[Yamagata] All 8 units fully leased immediately, just 2 months after construction began. Create ReBun completes “Uniterrace Kamihatamachi,” furnished student rental housing | 35th building in the series
[April event information] Bargain refurbished computer sales events to be held in Chuo Ward and Tarumi Ward, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture <Venue-only purchase benefits available>
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Bargain sales events for refurbished computers will be held in Chuo Ward and Tarumi Ward, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. Venue-only purchase benefits will also be offered.
[First in Japan] Tourism promotion project combining an ARG and an immersive mystery experience featuring popular voice actor Nobuhiko Okamoto launches in Nishikawa Town, Yamagata Prefecture! 2,000 people captivated by a mystery game quietly posted on a social media account with 3 followers!
“Eye City eco Project” signs an agreement with Ami Town, Inashiki District, Ibaraki Prefecture; first agreement with a local government in the prefecture
4 high-energy stages set to rock Shibuya revealed! Urban golf festival “CLUB SWING VOL.0” announces 4 stage partners and all performers! Full details revealed for the “get-pulled-in” battle challenging the pros!
Contributing to the realization of Sapporo’s zero-carbon city through “local production and consumption of environmental value originating in Hokkaido” with エネットEnneGreenⓇ
【笑たこ】Back for a limited time this year! “Plum and Green Onion Mayo Takoyaki,” a refreshing flavor that evokes the arrival of spring, goes on sale March 26, 2026 (Thursday)
【スマイリークレープ】Spring-only item arrives! “Matcha Shiratama Crepe,” a Japanese-style sweet rich in the aroma of matcha and bringing color to spring, goes on sale March 26, 2026 (Thursday)
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スマイリークレープ, a crepe specialty shop operated by 株式会社SMILE WHO’S, will launch its spring-only item “Matcha Shiratama Crepe” on March 26, 2026 (Thursday). This Japanese-style crepe combines crepe batter that brings out the flavor of matcha with matcha brownie, matcha ice cream and shiratama rice dumplings. It features moist batter made with milk, eggs and butter, without using water.
【SEO & LLMO Strategies Seminar】What do clinics recommended by AI have in common? Next-generation patient acquisition strategies that go beyond search rankings
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株式会社WeBridge will hold a free online seminar for doctors and medical professionals on April 14, 2026. It will explain the impact of generative AI on search results and the relationship between LLMO and SEO strategies. Misato Kako of the company’s Web Marketing Division will speak at the seminar.
3 Gold-winning companies discuss putting “workers first” into practice: The front lines of AI use in HR, engagement and workplace reform
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ミイダス and 朝日新聞社 held the awards ceremony and talk session for the “はたらく人ファーストアワード2025” on March 4, 2026. Representatives of the 3 Gold-winning companies, ライフデザイン, 大和工務店 and キースト, took part, with Yohei Tsunemi, associate professor at 千葉商科大学, serving as moderator. The session featured specific examples of AI use in HR, efforts to make employee engagement surveys part of company culture, and workplace improvements.
【Follow-up survey on sexual harassment in job hunting】41.0% of new graduates seeking jobs experienced “clear sexual harassment,” while 62.6% experienced “unauthorized recording/documentation” during interviews or alumni visits. The most common requested measure against sexual harassment in new-graduate job hunting was “ban personal LINE/SNS accounts.”
Japan’s first lab-grown diamond jewelry brand “SHINCA” is currently running its popular “2026 SPRING Points-Boost Campaign,” exclusively for members who shop at its directly operated stores or official online shop
【モンチッチ】The surprise is part of the fun! “Mystery Box Drawstring Pouch M” in 6 pop-art designs arrives from スケーター
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スケーター株式会社 launched the “Mystery Box Drawstring Pouch M,” featuring モンチッチ designs, in March 2026. Each blind package randomly contains 1 of 6 designs. The price is 6,930 yen (tax included) for a box (containing all 6 designs) and 1,155 yen (tax included) for an individual item. Made in Japan from 100% cotton, it measures 155mm wide and 170mm high.
“More than just value for money”: 3 types of “performance” consumers prioritize; the latest trend, “menpa,” which reduces mental burden, is still gaining traction
Responding to the expansion of the tax-free meal allowance for the first time in 42 years, OFFICE DE YASAI launches a new series of complete frozen meals
“チャネルトーク,” used by 220,000 companies worldwide, integrates with e-commerce platform “makeshop byGMO” and launches a dedicated app to help maximize online sales through customer data utilization
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In March 2026, Channel Corporation launched a dedicated “チャネルトーク” app integrated with “makeshop byGMO,” an e-commerce platform provided by GMOメイクショップ. The app automatically syncs customer information, such as names and loyalty points, enabling service tailored to membership status and segmented messaging. The AI agent “ALF” also optimizes responses and support based on customer information.
“Teladoc HEALTH” named an Excellence Award winner at the “Hospital DX Awards 2026”; real-time remote medical system also earns high marks, ranking 2nd in the final judging
Are today’s high school students in the Reiwa era more about having a broad but shallow social circle? Ranking of the number of friends they want to stay in touch with after graduation
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wakamono-research-co-jp announced a survey timed to coincide with graduation season, titled “Are Today’s High School Students Broad in Their Friendships but Shallow!? Ranking of the Number of Friends They Want to Stay in Touch With After Graduation.” It appears to rank the friendships of current high school students.
Galapagos adds “Automatic Ad Banner Generation” to the analysis assistant in “AIR Connect.” AI analyzes delivery data and outputs improved banners as images [First in Japan]※
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Galapagos has added a new feature to its data utilization tool “AIR Connect” that uses AI to automatically generate ad banners. It integrates and analyzes GA4 and ad delivery data, then automatically outputs images of improvement proposals incorporating elements from high-performing “winning banners” with high CTR and CVR. This helps prevent creative evaluation from depending on individual judgment and reduces the work required from analysis through proposal generation, accelerating data-driven PDCA cycles.
Yokohama National University, the Forest Culture Association and the parties have signed a collaboration agreement on the conservation and activities of the Tokiwa Forest nature coexistence site.
The top spot at Mirrativ will finally be decided! The grand final of “Mirrativ Grand Prix 2025” kicks off on March 27!
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The game streaming platform “Mirrativ” will hold the grand final of its annual competition, “Mirrativ Grand Prix 2025,” starting March 27, 2026. A select group of 20 contestants who advanced through their respective divisions will compete to determine Mirrativ’s top “Grand Champion.” An in-person awards ceremony is also scheduled for May 23.
Tokyo Boeki Group announces new presidents at major group companies; introduces executive officer system to expand business and achieve sustainable growth
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Tokyo Boeki Holdings will introduce an executive officer system at its major group companies on April 1, 2026, and overhaul its management structure. The move aims to enable nimble management decisions and strengthen governance by separating decision-making from business execution. New presidents will take over in each segment as the group seeks further sustainable growth.
How can you break away from job listings that attract no applicants? 5 points agents in the startup phase should keep in mind
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Porters, which provides systems for the staffing industry, will rebroadcast a seminar titled “5 Key Points for Job Postings That Agents in the Startup Phase Should Keep in Mind” starting at 14:00 on April 9, 2026. The seminar will explain 3 issues common to job listings that receive no applications, and introduce examples from other companies that increased applications by 1.2 times, along with specific improvement tips. The speaker will be Yohei Kaneda, the company’s customer success manager. Participation is free, and capacity is 500 people.
“Moving-Out Cost Overpayment Check” launches a comparison tool for moving-out costs during the moving season — instantly estimates a fair amount based on floor plan and building age
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Mycat Inc. has launched a new tool for its AI moving-out cost assessment service, “Moving-Out Cost Overpayment Check,” that instantly estimates and compares fair moving-out costs based on floor plan and building age. Timed to the peak moving season in 3-4月, it provides a simple way for users concerned about whether their bill is fair to check it themselves. The tool also includes a feature for assessing “ordinary wear and tear” based on Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism guidelines, helping users feel confident in the assessment.
TMJ Inc., a Secom Group company, publishes a case study on the introduction of “JeroTalk,” a training tool for interacting with older adults, at ORIX Bank Corporation
[Digitalization and AI Implementation Subsidy 2026] Learning management system WisdomBase certified as an eligible tool; “Invoice枠” subsidy of up to 350万円 available
LITALICO Work Navi marks 8 years since launch. More than 1,900 job listings and over 5,300 registered offices. Supporting employment for people with disabilities
IVS2026 to offer official on-site childcare service by Josan-she's; qualified midwives, nurses and childcare workers will be on site, accepting children from age 0 IVS2026
Making breakfast fun! Nissin Cisco holds launch event for “Play, Eat, Cereal Hapimoni★Land”; Harajuku-style video creator Shinako named “Hapimoni★Leader” to spread the joy of breakfast (event report)
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Nissin Cisco will hold “Play, Eat, Cereal Hapimoni★Land,” a cereal tasting event, at 3 venues starting March 30, 2026. Ahead of the event, a launch ceremony was held at Shibuya Cast SPACE on March 24, 2026. Tomoyo Sekine and Kana Fujii took the stage to explain the initiative, and video creator Shinako was appointed “Hapimoni★Leader.”
[First introduction at a public childcare facility in Shizuoka Prefecture!] Shizuoka City promotes DX in childcare through “Daredemo Kessai” cashless payments!
Like Group CEO Yasuhiko Okamoto to speak at the Kabu Berry Lab IR Seminar on April 26
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Like Inc. will participate in the Kabu Berry Lab IR Seminar to be held on April 26, 2026. Yasuhiko Okamoto, representative director, chairman and president, and Group CEO, will speak about growth strategies for the childcare, staffing and nursing care businesses. Participants can attend in person or online, and there will also be a question-and-answer session.
Yuki Tanimura brings “MAKE HAPPY” to life through a DX revolution — announces 40% cost reduction and 250,000 management users surpassed with iDoors, registration with the Toyama DX Consortium, and a refreshed graduate recruitment site
“Kyoto Matcha Langue de Chat,” a classic souvenir loved in Kyoto for over 20 years. New packaging positions it as a Kyoto souvenir chosen across generations
Shoichi Co., Ltd. sends about 4,500 items of clothing provided by DHC to Ukraine and Cambodia — promoting humanitarian aid and reduced environmental impact through effective use of unused clothing
Development of a 300-unit rental apartment complex in Atlanta, Georgia, USA — combining decarbonization and economic viability through the use of wood
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Sumitomo Forestry’s 100% subsidiary Crescent Communities and NTT Urban Development’s U.S. subsidiary will jointly develop the rental apartment complex NOVEL Lulah Hills in Atlanta, Georgia. The project will comprise 303 units in a 6-story building, with the second floor and above built of wood, on a site of approximately 16,200m². Completion is targeted for 2028. The use of wood-frame construction is expected to reduce construction-related CO2 emissions and costs compared with reinforced concrete construction.
Let’s all become supervising support organizations! Seminar on transitioning to a training and employment system that leaves no one behind <Free live stream, 2026/4/14 at 10:00>
New store opens in Shoo Town, Katsuta District, Okayama Prefecture! Enjoy great value living at Watts Shoo Marui Store.
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Watts Co., Ltd. will open a new store, Watts Shoo Marui Store, in Shoo Town, Katsuta District, Okayama Prefecture. The store will offer local residents ways to save on everyday living.