# AI News 180m Report｜2026-03-28 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 37 of 59

One place for news and notices from 1 countries/regions: Japan, 5860 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Crossplus to speak at an “Investor Briefing for Individual Investors”

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:26:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000281.000048997.html
- anchor: #n3069

## Promoting freedom and confidence in everyday mobility for everyone! Toyota United Nara begins handling “WHILL,” a license-free personal mobility device for short trips

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:26:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000290.000011151.html
- anchor: #n3068

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!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:26:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000296.000059752.html
- anchor: #n3067

## Cosmo Oil Marketing and Kanuma City sign comprehensive regional partnership agreement toward realizing a zero-carbon city

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:26:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000300.000098598.html
- anchor: #n3066

## [Free online] Salesforce Certified Administrator preparation seminar to be held on 2026/4/2 (Thursday)

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:26:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000312.000078896.html
- anchor: #n3065

Frogwell Inc. will hold a free online seminar, “Salesforce Certified Administrator Preparation Seminar,” on April 2, 2026 (Thursday).

## Work vehicles gather in the form of ice cream cakes! Tomica Ice Cream Cake

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:26:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000324.000023547.html
- anchor: #n3064

## A popular flavor arrives as an authentic cake made with meticulous care! “31 Chocolate Raspberry Cake made from Love Potion サーティワン”

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:26:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000326.000023547.html
- anchor: #n3063

## 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!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:25:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000326.000159118.html
- anchor: #n3062

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.

## “TV Anime Gnosia in NAMJATOWN: Nyandafuru Journey!” to open from Friday, April 17, 2026. New illustrations feature 2 different expressions!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:25:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000327.000159118.html
- anchor: #n3061

## 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.

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:25:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000328.000039188.html
- anchor: #n3060

## 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!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:25:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000328.000159118.html
- anchor: #n3059

## Notice of participation in the 7th Kansai Logistics Exhibition KANSAI LOGIX 2026

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:25:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000331.000014943.html
- anchor: #n3058

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.

## Hotel JAL City Aomori begins permanent display of Nebuta floats depicting Prince Qiao and an airplane

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:25:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000344.000015676.html
- anchor: #n3057

## KPMG Consulting and Thomson Reuters release the preliminary edition of the “Economic Security and Geopolitical Risk Survey 2026”

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:25:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000347.000088324.html
- anchor: #n3056

## 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

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:25:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000349.000008963.html
- anchor: #n3055

## Kodomo Living creates articles for parents struggling with their children’s food for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government website “TEAM 家事・育児”

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:25:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000355.000057067.html
- anchor: #n3054

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.

## Sunrise Jōgahama, an accommodation facility in Akadomari, Minami-Sado, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, begins operations on April 1, 2026

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:25:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000362.000069250.html
- anchor: #n3053

## HUE ranks No. 1 in the domestic accounting ERP market in an ITR survey, leading the segment of companies with annual sales of 100 billion yen or more

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:25:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000364.000011485.html
- anchor: #n3052

## Ootoya Gohan-dokoro Kitanagoya store to open in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Thursday, March 26!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:25:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000368.000017712.html
- anchor: #n3051

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.

## Glasses are coming. JINS Ginza store finally opens Saturday, March 28, 2026!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:25:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000368.000027384.html
- anchor: #n3050

## 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

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:25:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000369.000027384.html
- anchor: #n3049

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.

## AI bot service Wisora strengthens Slack integration, enabling multiple bots to be added to the same workspace

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:25:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000376.000034562.html
- anchor: #n3048

## TRUSTDOCK’s eKYC (online identity verification) service adopted for identity verification when registering as a seller on cross-border e-commerce marketplace Shopee

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:25:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000383.000033766.html
- anchor: #n3047

## 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!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:25:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000394.000038980.html
- anchor: #n3046

## On-premises version of the generative AI service AI Puncher now available

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:25:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000398.000011515.html
- anchor: #n3045

## [Archived Broadcast] How to stop “quitting to escape”—for those who repeatedly change jobs early [Free / Limited time]

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:25:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000403.000041906.html
- anchor: #n3044

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.

## Enjoy a stamp rally at the Hyogo Field Pavilion! “EXPO Legacy Hyogo Stamp Rally” starts Friday, March 27

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:25:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000408.000005556.html
- anchor: #n3043

## “Ganso Tokyo Rich Chicken and Pork Bone Jigemon Champon” to offer “Bari Umaka Mentai Tsuke Champon” for a limited time from Wednesday, April 1

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:25:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000416.000036476.html
- anchor: #n3042

## アイリスオーヤマ and バイウィル form business alliance to promote resource circulation and regional revitalization

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:24:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000418.000013100.html
- anchor: #n3041

## TOKIUM AI Delivery Note Details, which digitizes delivery note line items in any format, now available

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:24:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000431.000009888.html
- anchor: #n3040

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.

## TOKIUM launches accounting AX project

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:24:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000432.000009888.html
- anchor: #n3039

## Terra Charge to install 3 kW standard EV chargers at Tokyo rental housing managed by Leopalace21

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:24:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000435.000075648.html
- anchor: #n3038

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

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:24:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000460.000019290.html
- anchor: #n3037

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”

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:24:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000463.000019378.html
- anchor: #n3036

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.

## Tomiya City, Miyagi Prefecture, adopts Value Design’s Furumachi Pay, an on-site payment hometown tax donation service

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:24:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000477.000004318.html
- anchor: #n3035

## SNS-born international couple りせとルイス, with over 2.5 million followers in total, gets a comic book

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:24:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000477.000015232.html
- anchor: #n3034

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.

## ソウルドアウト、Meta「認定企業プログラム」において、2025年に続き「メディア認定」「マーケティングサイエンス認定」「クリエイティブ戦略認定」の3部門を継続取得

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:24:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000484.000031201.html
- anchor: #n3033

## SBI Insurance expands its Sendai office to 130 seats

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:24:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000508.000098438.html
- anchor: #n3032

## Notice of new contract for CUE7, the AI basketball robot player—making its first appearance during halftime at the home game on Sunday, April 12!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:24:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000524.000035222.html
- anchor: #n3031

## 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

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:24:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000540.000016467.html
- anchor: #n3030

## New products launch at Doutor Coffee Shop on April 9, with a wide variety of menu items to enjoy throughout the day!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:24:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000547.000008784.html
- anchor: #n3029

## Showcase’s all-in-one KYC tool, “ProTech ID Checker,” which supports both in-person and remote verification, has surpassed 400 cumulative client companies!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:24:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000553.000003483.html
- anchor: #n3028

## 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

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:24:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000555.000044879.html
- anchor: #n3027

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.

## “V Rohto Dry Guard Premium,” over-the-counter eye drops containing 1% high-molecular-weight chondroitin※1, launches

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:24:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000557.000044879.html
- anchor: #n3026

## Supporting comfortable living and sleep for busy modern people: Applications open for Livio Maison Yushima, a rental apartment building equipped with sleep tech

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:24:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000565.000001379.html
- anchor: #n3025

## The ZAMST WIDE SUNSHADER folding parasol, which creates a large 130 cm circle of shade, will return in 2026

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:24:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000613.000002354.html
- anchor: #n3024

## 新学期を迎える子どもの“胸の奥の悩み”に寄り添う1冊 スタンフォード大学・オンラインハイスクール校長監修『きみの悩みに答える 10歳からの哲学の言葉160』2026年3月27日（金）発売

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:24:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000617.000024732.html
- anchor: #n3023

## The “47 Prefectures Master Card” wins the judges’ special award at the Kids Mirai Awards 2026!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:24:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000618.000024732.html
- anchor: #n3022

## ITOKI to hold the “SHIGA” exhibition in Aoyama from Friday, March 27, showcasing a work chair that sits quietly in a space

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:24:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000627.000032317.html
- anchor: #n3021

## 【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

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:23:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000642.000030125.html
- anchor: #n3020

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.

## The lightest auto-close stroller※1, “auto N first Ⅱ NC,” goes on presale at Akachan Honpo from Friday, April 24

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:23:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000658.000018863.html
- anchor: #n3019

## How can Aichi and Nagoya attract inbound visitors? The 7th Nagoya Inbound Night was held

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:23:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000669.000024522.html
- anchor: #n3018

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’s March new releases

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:23:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000671.000034873.html
- anchor: #n3017

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 Milestones 4” is out today!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:23:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000718.000041970.html
- anchor: #n3016

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.

## Introducing the Terra Charge EV charging service at properties managed in Tokyo to help realize a carbon-neutral society

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:23:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000721.000005429.html
- anchor: #n3015

## 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

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:23:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000726.000085653.html
- anchor: #n3014

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

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:23:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000741.000020223.html
- anchor: #n3013

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

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:23:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000768.000035169.html
- anchor: #n3012

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

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:23:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000782.000019896.html
- anchor: #n3011

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

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:23:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000783.000019896.html
- anchor: #n3010

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.

## Isuzu Motors adopts the business database Sansan

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:23:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000805.000049627.html
- anchor: #n3009

## Brother expands and relocates the Brother Technology Center Frankfurt

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:23:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000846.000011621.html
- anchor: #n3008

## Accor makes its debut in Hakuba, with 2 Novotel hotels set to open in 2030 and 2033

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:23:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## 【Tokyo Metropolitan Government TIB CATAPULT × eiicon】Formation of 3 new projects confirmed! “TOKYO LOGISTICS OPEN INNOVATION PROGRAM LOAD”

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:23:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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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

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:23:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## “Ikemen Villains: The Darkest Romance” marks its 3rd anniversary with a debut on a custom jewelry ordering service

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:23:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## Shiseido Parlour Salon de Café Lazona Kawasaki offers a limited-edition April menu to celebrate the arrival of spring!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:23:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## doda Report on Salary Changes Before and After Changing Jobs【February 2026 Edition】

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:23:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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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”

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:23:03+09:00
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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!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:23:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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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!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:22:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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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!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:22:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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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.

## “Jibundoki,” a private-room restaurant serving creative cuisine and carefully selected sake, opens at Namba Central Eatery on 4/1

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:22:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## Chiba University holds Nepal’s first “Future Prime Minister Workshop”

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:22:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## “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

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:22:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## 【On sale 3/26】Build even gigantic structures just by following the blueprints! “Minecraft Building Guide, Revised Edition, Nintendo Switch Version” arrives

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:22:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## 【Reprinted immediately after launch!】杏さん’s essay “杏のとことこパリ子連れ旅,” recounting the trip that inspired her life in Paris, is generating a buzz!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:22:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## Your efforts can make your community even more vibrant! Results announced for the “Share Your Local Specialty Products with Japan! Hometown Promotion Contest”

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:22:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## NEC Group blood testing service “Fones Visuas” selected by Royal Healthcare, a medical provider serving affluent clients in Singapore

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:22:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## “Yayoi Ken” official X and Instagram campaign: “Good Things for Today: Cherry Blossom Viewing Campaign”

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:22:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## “Hotto Motto” refreshes a popular classic! New “Makunouchi Bento” lets you enjoy a balanced selection of meat, fish and vegetables

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:22:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## 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.)!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:22:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## 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.)

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:22:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## 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.

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:22:22+09:00
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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.)

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:22:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## 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

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:22:17+09:00
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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.)

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:22:14+09:00
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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!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:22:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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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

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:22:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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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!

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:22:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## “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

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:22:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## 【FANCL】Gynecologist Dr. Miho Takao to lead a menopause seminar for International Women’s Day

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:22:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## 【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.)

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:21:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## 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

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:21:54+09:00
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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.

## i-mobile launches latest SDK for app developers using its i-mobile Ad Network, adding banner formats available through AdMob Mediation to maio SDK

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:21:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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株式会社アイモバイルは、提供するアプリデベロッパー向けSDK「maio SDK」をアップデートし、バナーフォーマット（320×50、320×100）およびミディアムレクタングル（300×250）がAdMobメディエーションに対応したと発表した。これにより、AdMobを利用するアプリデベロッパーは、maioのバナー広告を容易に実装可能となる。1つのSDKで複数のフォーマットに対応でき、開発工数の削減や広告収益の最大化が期待できる。

## 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

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:21:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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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.

## 1日1問だから続く！ できる！ 1年後の自分が楽しみになる『366日完成 まいにち韓国語ドリル』が3月26日に発売

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:21:47+09:00
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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.

## Intec and Saison Technology sign sales partnership agreement for HULFT Square, a cloud-based data integration platform

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:21:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## freee Accounting launches beta version of AI-powered automatic transaction detail retrieval

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:21:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002042.000006428.html
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## Transcosmos signs partnership agreement with Sapporo City to promote the introduction of online consultations for home medical care

- Published: 2026-03-28T00:21:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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