Promoting freedom and confidence in everyday mobility for everyone! Toyota United Nara begins handling “WHILL,” a license-free personal mobility device for short trips
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Toyota United Nara has begun handling all 4 models of “WHILL,” a license-free personal mobility device for short trips developed by WHILL. Citing the fact that the aging rate in Nara Prefecture is 32.9%, above the national average, the company is proposing a new mobility style that combines cars with personal mobility devices. In collaboration with local police and others, it aims to help build a community where everyone can travel safely and comfortably.
From Rino Sashihara-produced “TOPARDS”: “Goodbye, colored contact look.” 4 new colors delivering the best wearing comfort in TOPARDS history*¹ go on sale today!
Movie-themed prizes exclusive to Namco are here! “The SpongeBob Movie: The Cursed Pirate and the Grand Adventure, Wawawawawa!” in Namco Campaign to be held at Namco and ナムクレ amusement facilities nationwide from Friday, April 3!
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Bandai Namco Experience will hold a campaign celebrating the release of “The SpongeBob Movie: The Cursed Pirate and the Grand Adventure, Wawawawawa!” at Namco and ナムクレ amusement facilities nationwide from April 3 to May 17, 2026. During the campaign, visitors can receive Namco-exclusive prizes and mini sponges based on their use of designated game machines. Original stickers will also be handed out to visitors who present a movie ticket stub and the app. A prize drawing campaign will also be held on the official X account.
A much-anticipated new color arrives for a popular Jackery model! The “Sand Gold” Jackery Portable Power Station 1500 New, designed to blend in with interiors, launches Thursday, March 26.
An event where visitors can experience the world of “BLEACH” returns! “BLEACH WORLD Gaisen” to be held in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka in sequence from Friday, April 17, 2026!
Notice of participation in the 7th Kansai Logistics Exhibition KANSAI LOGIX 2026
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Logizard Co., Ltd. announced that it will exhibit at the 7th Kansai Logistics Exhibition KANSAI LOGIX 2026, a major trade show for the logistics industry. The press release body is blank, so details such as the exhibit content are unknown.
Following strong interest from local governments and companies, the long-awaited video version is here—PIXTA begins sales of a “Bear Video Dataset” for machine learning
Kodomo Living creates articles for parents struggling with their children’s food for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government website “TEAM 家事・育児”
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Kodomo Living was commissioned to produce content for “TEAM 家事・育児,” a website run by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The company created articles featuring recipes and favorite products from popular cooking duo ぐっち夫婦, as well as an interview with popular childcare expert てぃ先生 based on a survey of 4000 parents living in Tokyo. Kodomo Living has operated its business as a member of the Shogakukan Group since May 2020.
Ootoya Gohan-dokoro Kitanagoya store to open in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Thursday, March 26!
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A new location of the set-meal chain Ootoya Gohan-dokoro. It opened in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on March 26. The press release contains only images and provides no textual information about the store’s size or features.
JINS AI evolves. New “Lens Diagnosis” feature launches in earnest at JINS Ginza store, with AI providing full support for the shopping experience, from assessing how well frames suit you to choosing lenses
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JINS has added “Lens Diagnosis,” a new feature to its generative AI service JINS AI that recommends optimal lenses based on answers to questions. The feature will be fully introduced at JINS Ginza store, a global flagship store opening on March 28, 2026. Together with the existing “suitability assessment” and “conversational product recommendations” features, it aims to provide full support throughout the shopping experience. The rate at which users’ questions are resolved has exceeded 98%, and the company plans to expand availability to more stores in sequence.
TRUSTDOCK’s eKYC (online identity verification) service adopted for identity verification when registering as a seller on cross-border e-commerce marketplace Shopee
A Red Bull Racing car (RB21), from one of the Red Bull teams, arrives at Burger King® Soyora Suzuka Shiroko! Buy the “Red Bull Team Support Set,” available exclusively at this store, and get an original sticker!
[Archived Broadcast] How to stop “quitting to escape”—for those who repeatedly change jobs early [Free / Limited time]
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An archived online seminar for people who repeatedly change jobs early. Offered by Kizuki, it focuses on practical ways to address the issue of “quitting to escape.” Available free of charge for a limited time.
TOKIUM AI Delivery Note Details, which digitizes delivery note line items in any format, now available
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A new service launched by TOKIUM Inc. It uses AI to digitize delivery note line items in any format. The press release contains only images and provides no textual information about the service’s specific features or pricing.
Terra Charge to install 3 kW standard EV chargers at Tokyo rental housing managed by Leopalace21
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The company announced that 3 kW standard EV chargers will be installed at Tokyo rental housing managed by Leopalace21. The press release contains only images, so details such as the number of chargers and installation schedule are unknown.
Accenture and Databricks accelerate support for the adoption of AI applications and AI agents
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Accenture and Databricks announced a partnership to accelerate support for companies adopting AI applications and AI agents. The press release body is blank, so details and goals of the partnership are unknown.
Event report: “Building a brand that stands out in the AI era—What to do now as customer experiences undergo a dramatic transformation”
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An event report on brand strategy and customer experience in the AI era. The press release body is blank, so details such as the event’s content, date and speakers are unknown.
SNS-born international couple りせとルイス, with over 2.5 million followers in total, gets a comic book
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A comic book about the everyday life of international couple りせとルイス, who belong to influencer agency BitStar Production, was released by KADOKAWA on March 18, 2026. Priced at ¥1,540 including tax, it features episodes from their first meeting through the birth of their child. This popular content, with over 2.5 million followers across social media, is now available as a book for the first time.
Zeal provides hands-on support for building a new data catalog to enable an autonomous data analysis environment at Dai-ichi Frontier Life Insurance, with generative AI integration also in view
Showcase’s all-in-one KYC tool, “ProTech ID Checker,” which supports both in-person and remote verification, has surpassed 400 cumulative client companies!
A new approach to children’s “digital eye strain” from screen use: “Rohto Eye Vision,” featuring Japan’s only BTA formula focused on eye inflammation in children※1, launches
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Rohto Pharmaceutical will launch “Rohto Eye Vision,” eye drops for children, on March 26, 2026. The product uses a BTA formula (berberine chloride hydrate, taurine and sodium azulene sulfonate hydrate) to help address digital eye strain caused by smartphone and tablet use. It can be used by children from 1 year of age and contains no benzalkonium chloride or parabens, which are preservatives.
Supporting comfortable living and sleep for busy modern people: Applications open for Livio Maison Yushima, a rental apartment building equipped with sleep tech
【Readers’ reviews keep coming!!】Recommended by booksellers, educators and librarians! The new-style mystery picture book that lets children “learn while playing,” “Detective Ivy the Little Bear: Find the Missing Legendary Flower!” is finally on sale
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Magazine House released “Detective Ivy the Little Bear: Find the Missing Legendary Flower!,” a puzzle-solving educational picture book for children by Christina Litten and translated by Mayumi Maeda, on March 26, 2026. An international bestseller originating in the UK, it combines mystery, play and science-learning elements. The hardcover has 80 pages and costs ¥1,430 including tax. It is available at bookstores and online bookstores nationwide.
How can Aichi and Nagoya attract inbound visitors? The 7th Nagoya Inbound Night was held
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The 7th Nagoya Inbound Night, an event focused on attracting inbound visitors to Aichi and Nagoya, was held. The press release contains only images and no textual information about the event’s specific content or outcomes.
Shoeisha Co., Ltd. announced that it published 15 new titles in March 2026. The article does not provide specific book titles or details, reporting only that the new books were published.
Taito Corporation announced that it released the video game “Taito Milestones 4” today. The press release contains only images and no textual information about the game’s specific content.
Kyukamura Norikura Kogen to unearth its original snow-buried sake, “Yukihara no Hana,” on April 3 — The unearthing will take place in outdoor temperatures of -10°C! Aged in a natural refrigerator under the snow, the sake will be available at Kyukamura around Golden Week
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An original snow-buried sake produced by Kyukamura Norikura Kogen will be unearthed on April 3. Aged in a natural refrigerator under the snow at an outdoor temperature of -10°C, it is scheduled to be available at Kyukamura around Golden Week. The unearthing itself will also be an event.
AmiVoiceⓇ ISR Studio, an AI voice bot for automated phone support, enhances external system integration with REST API connectivity to Cybozu’s kintone
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Advanced Media has enhanced external system integration for its AI voice bot, AmiVoice ISR Studio, adding REST API connectivity with Cybozu’s kintone. This enables the system to retrieve customer information and automatically register interaction histories, facilitating advanced automation of phone operations. Deployment at Daiwa LifeNext is also planned.
“Rakugaki PDF,” an easy way to write directly on PDFs, launches Thursday, March 26
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Sourcenext will release “Rakugaki PDF,” software that lets users enter and edit text directly in PDF files, on March 26. It automatically recognizes fields in scanned documents and forms, reducing the need for handwriting and rescanning. Features include creating seals, making PDFs with transparent text, and generating documents in bulk using Excel/CSV.
Perfect for a moment of self-care amid a busy new life: “Carré de Chocolat <Cacao 70 Strawberry>,” fragrant with strawberry and cacao, launches Tuesday, April 7
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Morinaga & Co. will launch “<Cacao 70 Strawberry>,” a new product from its premium chocolate brand Carré de Chocolat, on April 7. Strawberry pieces, powder and seeds are added to high-cacao chocolate, balancing its distinctive bitterness while bringing out a sweet-and-tart flavor. It offers a luxurious moment of relaxation during a busy new life.
A $100 million prize in a global competition for rejuvenation of at least 10 years (target: 20 years): Morinaga & Co. takes on the XPRIZE Healthspan challenge
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Morinaga & Co. has announced its participation in XPRIZE Healthspan, an international competition with a $100 million prize. The company will conduct human trials aiming to rejuvenate muscle strength, cognition and immune function, focusing on the functional ingredient piceatannol. It aims to extend healthy life expectancy and improve quality of life through age control, working with multiple companies, including ASAGI Labs.
【Tokyo Metropolitan Government TIB CATAPULT × eiicon】Formation of 3 new projects confirmed! “TOKYO LOGISTICS OPEN INNOVATION PROGRAM LOAD”
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The Tokyo Logistics Co-Creation Cluster program, whose secretariat is operated by eiicon, has confirmed the formation of 3 new projects. Seino Holdings and Mobirta will develop a vehicle inspection model using data, while Mitsubishi Warehouse and Quark will develop smart warehouse operations using XR technology; 1 additional project has not been disclosed. A workshop was held in Tokyo on March 2, 2026, and results are scheduled to be reported around autumn of the same year.
More than 60% of construction management professionals changed careers from other industries, driven by expectations of higher income and a low risk of replacement by AI
doda Report on Salary Changes Before and After Changing Jobs【February 2026 Edition】
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doda, the job-change service operated by Persol Career, announced the average salary change and percentage of people who changed jobs in February 2026. The average salary of all job changers rose by ¥74,000. The share of individuals whose salaries increased after changing jobs was 59.5%, with an average increase of ¥728,000. By industry, trading companies had a high share of people whose salaries increased, while by occupation, creative roles ranked high.
【Tokyo Arts and Space】Opening 4/4 (Sat.)! “TOKAS-Emerging 2026”
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Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS) will hold “TOKAS-Emerging 2026,” an open-call exhibition supporting emerging artists aged 35 and under, from April (4) through June (6) 2026. The 6 artists selected from across Japan will present their work in solo exhibitions over 2 exhibition periods. An artist talk featuring a guest will also be held on opening day.
Weighted for wind resistance! New “Wind-Resistant Leisure Sheet (165×200 cm, with Weights),” with an aluminum-coated underside that helps keep out the cold!
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Logos Corporation launched its “Wind-Resistant Leisure Sheet (165×200 cm),” a weighted leisure sheet designed to resist being blown away, on 2026/2/26. It has a total of 12 stainless-steel weights built into its 4 edges for stability in windy conditions. Its waterproof underside features aluminum-coated insulation, making it suitable for a wide range of outdoor settings as well as use in evacuation shelters.
A pearl-pink shade with a radiant, translucent finish, perfect for spring and summer, joins the limited-edition lineup of loose powder for heroine-worthy, poreless※1 skin!
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Heroine Make will release “Shimmer Pink,” a limited-edition shade of its pore-blurring loose powder, on 2026/4/8. The cool-toned pink is infused with pearls to brighten dullness and create a fresh, translucent look and rosy glow for spring and summer. Its oil-proof formula resists sebum and keeps skin soft and smooth for hours.
Camera no Kitamura opens its first location inside Yamada Denki, with a buyback-focused store on the 2nd floor of LABI Ikebukuro Main Store!
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Camera no Kitamura opened its first location inside Yamada Denki on the 2nd floor of Yamada Denki LABI Ikebukuro Main Store on 2026/3/27. The store focuses on buying used goods and offers an instant-cash service for used cameras and related equipment. It also provides photo services such as online ordering, ID photos and film developing.
“Delicious Oisix,” a dinner service offering “menpa”—freedom from the stress of making choices—which is drawing attention in 2026, has surpassed a cumulative 3 million meals in about 1 year since launch! Production capacity to be expanded 4 times in response to strong demand
【On sale 3/26】Build even gigantic structures just by following the blueprints! “Minecraft Building Guide, Revised Edition, Nintendo Switch Version” arrives
Your efforts can make your community even more vibrant! Results announced for the “Share Your Local Specialty Products with Japan! Hometown Promotion Contest”
SEVENTEEN’s S.COUPS and MINGYU’s special unit makes its first solo concert “CxM [DOUBLE UP] LIVE PARTY in JAPAN” available as an exclusive TV broadcast for the first time on 3/29 (Sun.)!
A new drink arrives in Pokémon’s 30th anniversary year! “Lactic Acid Bacteria Drink Flavor” provides nutrients children often lack in just 1 bottle; available nationwide for a limited time from 4/7 (Tue.)
Pokémon-design package for “Morinaga Petite Cheesecake: Cheerful Orange Harmony” launches nationwide in limited quantities on 4/7 (Tue.). The 3 standard flavors in the “Morinaga Petite Cheesecake” series will also be available nationwide in limited quantities from early 4th month.
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Morinaga Milk Industry will launch “Morinaga Petite Cheesecake: Cheerful Orange Harmony,” a new product featuring Pokémon illustrations on its packaging, nationwide in limited quantities on 2026/4/7. The 3 standard flavors—“Rare Cheesecake,” “Strawberry” and “Blueberry”—will also be reformulated and released nationwide in Pokémon-design packages in limited quantities, starting in early 4th month. The long-selling series first appeared in 1992, and its sugar content is 1.73g to 2.05g per piece.
“Piknik Café au Lait,” “Piknik Fruit au Lait” and “Piknik Strawberry au Lait” get “Pokémon” packaging! Rolling out nationwide for a limited time from the week of 4/6 (Mon.)
Pikachu, Snorlax and Eevee! “Kraft Sliced Cheese,” “Kraft Melting Sliced Cheese” and “Kraft Rich Melting Slices” arrive in packaging featuring Pokémon! Rolling out nationwide in limited quantities from early 4th month
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Morinaga Milk Industry will release Pokémon-design packages nationwide in limited quantities from early 4th month for 3 popular products in the “Kraft Sliced Cheese” series. Pikachu features on “Kraft Sliced Cheese,” Snorlax on “Kraft Melting Sliced Cheese” and Eevee on “Kraft Rich Melting Slices.” The characters also appear on the inner wrappers, adding fun to mealtimes.
Limited-time Pokémon packaging! Start the day full of energy! Pokémon, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, comes to the “Bifidus Yogurt 4-pot” series! Rolling out nationwide for a limited time from the week of 4/6 (Mon.)
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Morinaga Milk Industry will release Pokémon-design packages nationwide for a limited time from the week of 4/6 for all 7 varieties in its “Bifidus Yogurt 4-pot” series, featuring the popular “Pokémon” characters, which mark their 30th anniversary this year. The yogurt contains Bifidobacterium BB536 to support gut health and is presented as a product for the whole family to share. “Fruit Punch Cider Flavor” will also return.
【Nitori Deco Home】From innerwear to loungewear! Introducing a new line of “Modal Fabric Wear” with a luxuriously soft feel!
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Nitori Co., Ltd. began selling a new line of innerwear and loungewear made with the regenerated fiber modal at its home-goods store Deco Home in mid-3rd month. Made from beech trees, the material offers a silky-smooth feel and high moisture absorption and release. The line includes T-shirts, lounge pants, shorts and tank tops, bringing comfort to everyday life.
New launch of De Kuyper Crème de Cassis, a cassis liqueur loved in 48 countries worldwide and available for more than 100 years
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Kirin Brewery Company will launch “De Kuyper Crème de Cassis,” a liqueur made by the Dutch company De Kuyper, nationwide from 2026/4/7. Made with European blackcurrant extract, it is characterized by a rich, deep flavor and is enjoyed in 48 countries around the world. Through the launch, the company aims to expand its cocktail offerings across a wide range of business types.
A new production method brings out the fruit’s flavor with greater clarity. The biggest full refresh in the history of the “Kirin Hyoketsu®” and “Kirin Hyoketsu® Sugar-Free” brands!
“SPRING VALLEY BREWERY” wins a record 11 awards at the “INTERNATIONAL BREWING AWARDS, SINCE 1886,” one of the world’s most historic international beer competitions
【Japanese-Korean jointly developed cosmetics brand ByUR】First-ever UV protector shields skin from 3 types of light, pollen, dust and oxidized sebum! Nationwide launch on 4/30 (Thu.)
A reading and conversation guide to discovering the unexpected, from Shigehiko Toyama, author of “The Art of Organizing Thoughts,” which has sold over 3 million copies: “Random Reading, Random Conversation, and Serendipity,” on sale 3/26
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Fusosha Inc. released Shigehiko Toyama’s book “Random Reading, Random Conversation, and Serendipity” on 2026/3/26. Toyama, known as the author of “The Art of Organizing Thoughts,” explains reading and conversation techniques for inviting “serendipity”—the discovery of the unexpected. The book explores the value of “random reading,” or reading widely without being bound by genre, and “random conversation,” or talking with others.
Watami to open a new Torimero izakaya for the first time in 5 years and 9 months, as existing locations perform well; Torimero Tachikawa Station South Exit to open in Tachikawa, Tokyo, on Tuesday, March 31
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Watami Co., Ltd. will open the izakaya 三代目鳥メロ立川駅南口店 on March 31, 2026. It will be the first new location in this restaurant category in about 5 years and 9 months. The restaurant is opening near the south exit of Tachikawa Station, supported by strong sales at existing locations and an established profit model. To mark the opening, it will offer draft beer for 39 yen for 3 days only and hold a collaboration event with ウドラ, Tachikawa City's character.
ALC Press Inc. released the language-learning book 366日完成 まいにち韓国語ドリル on March 26, 2026. It is authored by Re mina Yamazaki, an associate professor at Waseda University. The book is designed to be completed 1 page a day and features a wide variety of exercises, including vocabulary, expressions and dictation. It aims to help learners build a Korean-study habit and improve their vocabulary and expressive skills.