Winning team announced for the 12th Mynavi Career Koshien, one of Japan's largest business idea contests for high school students nationwide
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Mynavi Corporation and TBS Television, Inc. held the final round of the 12th Mynavi Career Koshien, a business idea contest for high school students, on March 14 and 15, 2026. A record 3,151 teams and 11,668 people from across Japan took part. Team ノーサイド, representing Mizkan, won the Breakthrough Division, while team ≒0, representing Secom, won the Innovation Division. The winning teams received trophies and overseas travel vouchers worth 1 million yen.
Free streaming now available! Special conversation: Kaoru Hasuike × Yoshihiro Makino, “The Current State of the Abductions”
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Shinchosha's Book School has begun free streaming of “The Current State of the Abductions,” a conversation between Kaoru Hasuike, specially appointed professor at Niigata Sangyo University, and Yoshihiro Makino, Asahi Shimbun diplomatic correspondent. The video will be available from 11:00 on March 26, 2026, through 23:59 on April 30. It can be viewed on the Shinchosha Book School YouTube channel. The discussion analyzes North Korea's economic realities and leadership structure, as well as Japan-U.S.-North Korea relations.
Interview with 20-year-old forward Kento Shiogai, called up to the Japan national team for the first time! The secret to his speed: “Analyzing Bolt's running technique”; does making Bolognese by hand factor into his routine!? His unexpected side reveals a surprising contrast on ABEMA Sports Time
The complex created by niko and ... is finally complete! niko and ... BASE, featuring a sauna, cafe and BBQ facilities, opens to great anticipation at Senba Park in Mito on Thursday, April 23!
[Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba] Private Wine Vintage 2025 to go on sale from Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba will begin selling its 2025 vintage of original wine, produced with the cooperation of Fukagawa Winery, on April 1, 2026. This year, the hotel has prepared 2 unfiltered varieties with an orange wine theme. The wines will be served at the hotel's restaurants and bars, and bottles will also be sold at the Bakery & Pastry Shop. The project began in 2017, and this is its 8th edition.
A guide to the roles and responsibilities of cloud service providers and users in ensuring cloud security, focusing on ISMAP: “Using Cloud Services Safely: Understanding ISMAP” published
[Boys, make your choice to protect.] OVER MATE １ goes on sale Thursday, March 26, 2026!
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KADOKAWA released OVER MATE 1, a manga serialized in Monthly Comic Gene, on March 26, 2026. It is written by Gyoniku and priced at 814 yen (740 yen before tax). Customers who purchase it at select stores, including Melonbooks, Fromage Books and Miraiya Bookstore, will receive an exclusive illustrated card. The series is a dark human action story about boys torn between duty and friendship.
SANYOCOAT 80th anniversary project. Special trench coat featuring standout floral cutwork embroidery goes on sale.
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Sanyo Shokai has released the Embroidered Trench Coat, featuring cutwork embroidery in a narcissus flower pattern, to mark the 80th anniversary of its coat brand SANYOCOAT. The coat brings together the techniques of Ishikawa Prefecture's lace-making region and the sewing expertise of the company's own Sanyo Sewing Aomori Factory. It is priced at 330,000 yen, tax included.
- No to hate speech! - Briefing on the judgment date in the lawsuit against Shiori Soeda, a member of the Sennan City Assembly, to be held on April 24
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TryHard Japan Inc. announced that a judgment in its damages lawsuit against Shiori Soeda, a member of the Sennan City Assembly, will be handed down at the Osaka District Court on April 24, 2026. At 14:00 the same day, immediately after the ruling, company representative Rakuyo Otsuki and the head of the legal team will hold a press briefing at the Osaka Bar Association building.
Professional Studio refreshes website for FirstHR, its HR system design and operations service
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Professional Studio revamped the service website for FirstHR, an HR system design service that combines hands-on consulting with IT tools, on March 26, 2026. The company has a broad track record of supporting businesses from startups to major corporations, and the redesign presents its consulting services, IT features and case studies in a visually clear way.
Certified as a 2026 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (Large Enterprise Category)
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一冨士フードサービス has been certified as a 2026 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (Large Enterprise Category) by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. This is its 4th consecutive year of certification, continuing from fiscal 2023. The company plans to continue treating employees’ physical and mental health as a management priority and promoting a comfortable workplace.
メゾン・イチ to make its first appearance at Tobu Ikebukuro’s “17th IKEBUKURO Bread Festival,” with a live demonstration and sale of limited-edition “Freshly Baked, Fluffy Sakura Pullman”!
New spot for park-style BBQ and bucket-style Genghis Khan barbecue opens in Fuji Park! “THE BBQ POINT FUJI PARK” opens on Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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株式会社一家レジャーサービス will open the BBQ facility “THE BBQ POINT FUJI PARK” in Fuji Park, Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The facility offers BBQ plans with everything provided as well as plans that allow guests to bring their own ingredients, and also serves “bucket-style Genghis Khan,” a rare offering in Tokyo. It aims to become a local leisure hub, drawing on the operational expertise of 一家ホールディングス.
Orders open for items including “Shugo Chara!” TV anime frame acrylic charms with collectible parts vol. 2, available from AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社アルマビアンカ began taking orders on Monday, March 23, for 7 original goods based on the TV anime “Shugo Chara!” through its online store AMNIBUS. The lineup includes frame acrylic charms, jewelry-style tin badges and hologram ticket-style cards. Purchase bonuses include AMNIBUS-exclusive charms with parts and tin badges.
“Booster Pack vol. 6: Everyday Festival Fun” from “The Quintessential Quintuplets Card Game” goes on sale Thursday, April 30, while “Booster Pack vol. 7: Extra Cute, Mount Chomolungma!” launches in summer 2026!
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株式会社ブシロード announced upcoming plans for “The Quintessential Quintuplets Card Game” at a presentation held on March 25, 2026. “Booster Pack vol. 6: Everyday Festival Fun,” featuring a new card type, goes on sale April 30. The 3rd installment of the 2nd season, “Booster Pack vol. 7: Extra Cute, Mount Chomolungma!” is scheduled for release in summer 2026. Both packs will include newly drawn illustrations by Negi Haruba.
Orders open for the “Project SEEDS Digital Watch” from the TV anime “TRIGUN STARGAZE,” available from AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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Orders for the “Project SEEDS Digital Watch,” inspired by the TV anime “TRIGUN STARGAZE,” opened on March 18 through AMNIBUS, the online store operated by 株式会社アルマビアンカ. It is priced at ¥6,578, tax included. Featuring the “Project SEEDS” logo, the watch is designed for everyday use and includes a stopwatch function and 3-atmosphere water resistance. The “TRIGUN STARGAZE” logo is engraved on the case back.
SNS platform “CLOSM i,” connecting the right and left brain, gets a major update! New features unveiled to turn “just a post” into “your asset”
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合同会社CLOSM has rolled out a major update to its SNS platform “CLOSM i,” adding a work-saving feature, a refreshed UI and multilingual support. It also unveiled a roadmap for upcoming features that will transform users’ works into merchandise and NFTs. The company also announced plans for 3 new pricing tiers—Free, Lite and Premium—designed to suit different styles of activity.
[UtaTen’s Most-Awaited Lyrics Ranking] MANATO (BE:FIRST) solo song takes No. 1, with INI and MAZZEL also making the list! Top 5 new songs whose lyrics fans can’t wait to see revealed
The “Hair-Growth Dad,” featuring Ultraman’s Father, is here! Special “CHAP UP” visuals take over the escalators at Bic Camera Ikebukuro Main Store!
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Social Tech has created special promotional visuals for its men’s hair-care brand “CHAP UP,” featuring Ultraman’s Father. Since February 4, 2026, large-scale visuals have been displayed on the walls and ceiling of the escalator connecting the 1st and 2nd floors of Bic Camera Ikebukuro Main Store. The brand’s cumulative sales have surpassed 13 million units.
Results announced for the 37th survey on “What I Want to Be When I Grow Up”
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第一生命保険 announced the results of its 37th “What I Want to Be When I Grow Up” survey, which polled a total of 3,000 pairs of elementary, junior high and high school students and their parents. “Pastry chef” ranked No. 1 among elementary school girls for the 6th consecutive year, while “company employee” topped the rankings for elementary school boys and junior and senior high school students. “Baseball player” rose to No. 2 among elementary school boys, and “investor” entered the rankings for the first time among high school boys. The survey also found that about 25% of elementary, junior high and high school students use generative AI regularly, and 75% of parents view the use of AI positively.
“相続AI” releases inheritance-procedure deadline countdown tool ── Enter the date of death to automatically calculate the days remaining for all procedures
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株式会社Mycat has released a countdown tool on its inheritance tax simulation service “相続AI” that automatically calculates deadlines and days remaining for inheritance procedures. Entering the deceased person’s date of death displays the deadlines and days remaining for 5 types of procedures, including renunciation of inheritance, provisional tax returns and inheritance tax returns. The tool aims to help users manage complex inheritance deadlines and reduce the risk of missed filings.
[Up to ¥10,000 off / children stay free] Three limited-time sale campaigns at “矢板温泉グランピング yulampi” in Yaita, Tochigi Prefecture. Spring travel support coupons offering even greater savings are also available
55th anniversary | 共和ゴム株式会社 strengthens development of ultra-soft, multilayer-molded rubber to address labor shortages and challenges in complex rubber molding
[Foo Tokyo] Brand’s first long-awaited directly operated store opens at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store. Limited-edition “Mitsukoshi Bronze” in the finest silk to be sold in limited quantities
Orders open for various newly illustrated “Young Lady & Butler” version products from the TV anime “The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior,” available from AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
[96.6% have experienced “morning despair”] Can you save 15 minutes in the morning?! “Morning Time-Efficiency Improvement Campaign” launches March 26, aiming for bedhead-free hair with mildly acidic pH 5.5 shampoo!
Mother’s Day gift giveaway: 20 winners will receive gifts worth a total of ¥150,000! From classic flowers to sweets, wellness goods and even the skincare gifts everyone is talking about, 20 carefully selected Mother’s Day gifts are up for grabs.
Orders open for a portable clear CD player and CD jacket keychains from “Band Yarouze!” Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise.
Dodgers and UNIQLO forge historic partnership; “UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium” debuts
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The Los Angeles Dodgers and UNIQLO have entered into a partnership. “UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium” will be established inside Dodger Stadium. This will be UNIQLO’s first major sports partnership in the United States, and the company will contribute to the local community and hold events for Dodgers fans.
[Spring at Yamanashi Prefecture’s Fuefukigawa Fruit Park] A viewing spot where Mount Fuji and a peach-blossom paradise can be seen together. Cherry blossom events will also be held.
Zuellig Pharma opens logistics hub in Misato, Saitama Prefecture, to strengthen clinical logistics and sourcing capabilities in Japan
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Zuellig Pharma has relocated and opened a logistics hub in Misato, Saitama Prefecture, to strengthen its clinical trial logistics network in Japan. The new site specializes in clinical logistics and sourcing, providing project management to address Japan’s complex regulatory and logistics requirements. The company will continue to advance high-quality, compliant clinical logistics solutions across the Asia-Pacific region.
[Shima City, Mie Prefecture] Full support for companies and startups seeking to commercialize industrial technologies through demonstration projects. “Shima City Marine Tech Demonstration One-Stop Center” to be established in April of Reiwa 8.
[Latest 2026 survey] Average cost of new-build exterior work rises about 32% in 5 years, with the ¥2 million range becoming the most common price point.
Giant “Monster Capsule” capsule-toy machine measuring 3.0 m tall and 4.5 m wide to appear at “Ariake Spring Festival,” celebrating the opening of TOKYO DREAM PARK! “Dream Gacha” to be held at Daidan DREAM TERRACE on the 6th floor.
Horinishi × potato snacks finally come together! An “absolutely delicious” flavor arrives in amusement-venue-exclusive packaging. Rollout begins in stages from late March.
[Outdoor Day Japan Tokyo] Kamakura Tenmaku and WILD THINGS to exhibit for the first time! Visitor-exclusive perks include “special discount coupons up to 40% off,” “special prices for the first 50 visitors,” and “new product announcements.”
About 80% are satisfied with their pet insurance! The most popular coverage rate is 70%, while satisfaction is highest with 100% coverage! | Pixy pet insurance comparison
In collaboration with TOKYO TULIP ROSE! A spring-limited flower box and confectionery set offering beauty and deliciousness together goes on sale.
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The confectionery brand TOKYO TULIP ROSE, operated by Hibiya-Kadan and Grapestone, has developed a confectionery gift set with a flower box in collaboration with Hibiya-Kadan. The product is a set comprising the “Assorted Gift <Spring>” and a limited-edition preserved flower box, priced at ¥6,600 (¥6,000 before tax). It will go on sale from April 1, 2026, at select TOKYO TULIP ROSE stores and through the official online shop, with a limited run of 400.
[Saga area] Shared-cycle service Charichari to expand its service area along National Route 208 (West Circular Line + South Bypass) from Monday, April 13, 2026
Lancers conducts survey on civil servants’ attitudes toward side jobs and concurrent employment following review of the national civil service side-work system
[Shimane’s many attractions] Tsuwano hot spring inn offers plan commemorating 3rd anniversary of renovation; enjoy scenic Aonoyama and blackthroat seaperch | April 1–July 17, 2026
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Yutorelo Tsuwano, a hot spring inn in Tsuwano Town, Shimane Prefecture, will offer a special plan from April 1 to July 17, 2026, to mark the 3rd anniversary of its renovation. The plan guarantees a Japanese-Western-style room with a semi-open-air bath in an annex overlooking Aonoyama, a designated Place of Scenic Beauty. Perks include a gift of Tsuwano’s famed Genji-maki confection and a special dinner course featuring the branded fish “Donchicchi Nodoguro.”
Ielove Park and Landmark launch a new customer acquisition model to maximize parking lot occupancy
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Ielove Park and Landmark have launched a new customer acquisition model to maximize parking lot occupancy. Landmark handles parking arrangements, while Ielove Park provides its online parking contract service, Ielove Parking, to meet short-term demand. The partnership will make it easier for parking lot owners and managers to generate revenue from vacant spaces.
From internet memes to budget gourmet food, it was all “folklore”! “So Interesting You Won’t Be Able to Sleep: An Illustrated Guide to Folklore” goes on sale March 24!
Do ships carry 99.6% of trade? Why do massive chunks of iron float? Ferries, battleships and cruise ships—an in-depth look at every kind of ship! “So Interesting You Won’t Be Able to Sleep: An Illustrated Guide to Ships” goes on sale 3/24!
Limited-time food fair “Local Shaved Ice Showdown” comes to Ofuro cafe utatane! Hokkaido, ranked 1st in the prefectural attractiveness rankings, and Saitama, ranked last, showcase the appeal of local ingredients through themed offerings.
[TOKYO TULIP ROSE] New spring-limited special box! In a floral collaboration with Hibiya-Kadan, the first “preserved flower box set” goes on sale in limited quantities.
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Grapestone’s confectionery brand TOKYO TULIP ROSE will launch its spring-limited “Assorted Gift <Spring>” on April 1. It is collaborating for the first time with Hibiya-Kadan, which has a 150-year history, and will also offer a limited-quantity set that includes a preserved flower box. The products cater to gift demand for occasions such as Mother’s Day.
Asahi Shimbun reports on 70 years of Minamata disease: The pain of “the origin of pollution” continues to this day
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Asahi Shimbun Company has launched a special feature exploring the history and current state of Minamata disease from multiple perspectives, marking 70 years since its official confirmation (May 1). The digital edition’s “A Stories” portrays the life of fetal Minamata disease patient Shinobu Sakamoto, while the company is also conducting a large-scale, ongoing survey jointly with a university and an affiliated broadcaster. A special website brings together related articles and video content to share lessons from environmental issues from a contemporary perspective.
[Garden Restaurant Tokugawaen] Special menu to be available from April 18 (Saturday) to coincide with the NHK Taiga drama special exhibition “The Toyotomi Brothers!” at the Tokugawa Art Museum
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Zetton Inc. will offer a limited-edition collaboration menu at Garden Restaurant Tokugawaen from April 18, in partnership with “The Toyotomi Brothers!”, an NHK Taiga drama special exhibition at the Tokugawa Art Museum. The menu elevates red sea bream and ingredients from Aichi Prefecture through French techniques to evoke the world of the show. A hands-on “Golden Tea Room” dessert will also be available.
“Reバース for you” reveals upcoming product information!
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Bushiroad Inc. unveiled upcoming product information for the card game “Reバース for you” at a presentation held on March 25. A Trial Set and the “Medalist” Booster Pack will go on sale on April 24. The company has also announced releases for “vα-liv” and “Ganso! Bandori-chan.”
81.00% of people feel “there are no opportunities to meet people in rural areas” | Survey of 200 adult men and women living in areas where a car is needed: the most common reason was “all the young single people move away from their hometowns” (according to Happy Mail)
Apparel brand “KEITH” is holding its “SPRING FAIR 2026.” Details are unavailable because the main text was not provided, but the event appears to be a campaign or event promoting spring merchandise.
A track record of 36,000 videos. A video production service is officially launching, backed by specialists in videos that “get the workplace moving” and strengthen organizations
Industrial product comparison and sales service Metoree begins listing SoftBank Robotics’ diverse robot solutions
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Metoree, an industrial product comparison service operated by ZAZA, has begun listing SoftBank Robotics’ robot products. Listed products include the humanoid robot Pepper, the serving and transport robot Servi Plus, and the AutoStore automated storage system. This partnership will make it easier for companies considering robot adoption to compare product specifications and evaluate their options.
AndTech WEB to hold Zoom seminar on Friday, April 24: “Analysis of Display and Optical Technologies Used in XR (VR/MR and AR) Devices and Their Trends, Including Teardown-Level Analysis of the Latest XR Devices Scheduled for Commercialization in 2025 and Beyond”
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AndTech plans to hold a Zoom seminar on April 24 titled “Analysis of Display and Optical Technologies Used in XR (VR/MR and AR) Devices and Their Trends, Including Teardown-Level Analysis of the Latest XR Devices Scheduled for Commercialization in 2025 and Beyond.” Details are unavailable because the main text was not provided.
Leading schools in Japan and Hawaii collaborate for the first time. “Hawaii Exploratory Learning Summer Camp 2026” for parents and children to develop their inquiry skills to be held in July
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Kodomo edu and Hanahau‘oli School will hold “Hawaii Exploratory Learning Summer Camp 2026,” an educational program for parents and children, from July 20 to July 24, 2026. The program includes a 5-day summer school for students in grades 1 through 4 and a 2-day educational workshop for parents and education professionals. Held in Honolulu, Hawaii, it will offer inquiry-based learning combining the educational methods of both schools.
Mitsubishi HC Capital and Hitachi Automation launch monthly service for mobile collaborative robots with maintenance included
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Mitsubishi HC Capital and Hitachi Automation began offering a monthly service for mobile collaborative robots with maintenance included on April 1. The package includes a robot equipped with 3D vision, along with installation, operational support and troubleshooting, making it possible to introduce robots while limiting large upfront investments. The service supports labor savings and improved work efficiency in manufacturing and logistics operations.
[Sakura Drone Project] Providing video for “April: One Hundred Tatami Mats of Cherry Blossoms,” an opening commemorative program for the MoN Takanawa museum at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, opening on March 28
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Drone Entertainment Inc. is supporting the planning of “April: One Hundred Tatami Mats of Cherry Blossoms,” an opening commemorative program at the MoN Takanawa museum in TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, and will provide drone footage of cherry trees in full bloom. At Tatami, a space spanning about 100 tatami mats, visitors can experience high-resolution images of cherry blossoms from across eastern Japan in an immersive event. It will be held free of charge from April 11 to 12.