[Ranking of traits of trustworthy real estate buyers] Survey of 410 people
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A “Ranking of traits of trustworthy real estate buyers” has been released based on a survey of 410 people. The survey aims to shed light on consumers’ perspectives when choosing a real estate buyer.
Email Customer Center launches “DM Shield,” a performance-based mailing list verification and rebate service that cuts wasteful direct mail costs and improves results
Shokindo, a traditional confectionery shop in Shimonoseki with a 160-year history, to hold an anniversary event from April 3, with limited offers and giveaways in-store and online
[Free online seminar] Turning young employees’ search for “the right answer” into “thinking”: A unique method for using “art” to develop talent in the AI era
A mysterious café where you “can’t leave until you solve the mystery” opens in Ikebukuro for the first time!
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A mysterious café based on the concept “you can’t leave until you solve the mystery” is opening in Ikebukuro for the first time. Visitors will get to try solving puzzles.
[Best Practices Guide to Metadata Management] Free guide to designing and managing metadata to prevent dependence on individual employees
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The “Best Practices Guide to Metadata Management,” a guide to designing and managing metadata to prevent dependence on individual employees, has been released for free. It provides best practices for metadata management.
[Limited spring and summer release] The best of baked and rare! “Blueberry Baked Cheese BREVAN,” a rich gluten-free dessert packed with blueberries, launches March 27
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Spring/summer limited gluten-free dessert “Blueberry Baked Cheese Brevan” goes on sale March 27. The dessert features the “best of both worlds” of baked and rare cheesecake, with a rich flavor made using plenty of blueberries.
Weekly results for the 4th week of March from the daily public-opinion poll “Public Opinion Radar” released: Takaichi Cabinet approval at 60.5%, up 3.2 points from the previous week; support for the Liberal Democratic Party rises to 30.9%
Survey of 1,100 people nationwide: High prices strain household budgets for 80%, but education costs are the one thing they cannot cut. More than 40% will put money saved through free high school tuition toward “living expenses”
【SDGs・Plastic Reduction】Peel it apart, play, and recycle: Experience dismantling gourmet food containers made from ultra-thin corrugated cardboard at a pro basketball stadium on 4/25
【Awaji Island】“Burger & Cafe MAHOROBA,” a serious local burger made by a baker with beef from its own farm, draws attention on social media with its 100% Awaji beef patty
“Sustainability KIDS AWARD SDGs STATIONS Tokyu and Sotetsu Lines” awards ceremony held—supporting companies’ and organizations’ SDGs initiatives through children’s ideas
Spirit-beast VTuber 鹿苑ミカ earns museum curator qualification, adopts new streaming approach to share perspectives on cultural properties and exhibits through a curator’s lens
Free webinar on Friday, March 27: “Introducing concrete examples and best practices for the much-anticipated ‘automated drafting and automated drawing inspection’ enabled by drawing DX”
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Curiositas Inc. (Liberty Data) will hold a free webinar on March 27 titled “Concrete Examples and Best Practices for the Long-Awaited ‘Automated Drafting and Automated Drawing Inspection’ in Drawing DX.” Aimed at the manufacturing and construction industries, the webinar will explain ways to improve the efficiency of drawing-related work using AI. Company representative Tatsuo Sato will speak about key considerations for AI adoption and specific successful automation cases.
Prevent work-start issues before they occur: automatic phone calls if no report is received—feature update for the Work Shift Scheduling Assistant
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Railway Information Systems Co., Ltd. (JR Systems) has added a “reporting feature” to its shift management system, Work Shift Scheduling Assistant Day. Staff can report their attendance status in advance via smartphone, and if no report is received, an automatic phone call is made to the staff member or manager. The feature helps prevent issues such as being unable to start work and strengthens safety management at 24-hour operational sites, including infrastructure and manufacturing facilities.
【AI forecast for tomorrow’s Nikkei average】AI quantifies trading uncertainty—PhoenixConnect releases an AI investment analysis tool showing the probabilities of gains and losses and projected trading ranges for the Nikkei average and Bitcoin
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PhoenixConnect Inc. has released an investment support tool that uses AI to analyze and present the next-day probabilities of gains and losses, along with projected trading ranges, for the Nikkei Stock Average and Bitcoin. It integrates and analyzes multiple market indicators, including foreign exchange rates, the VIX index and the SOX index, to support strategic trading decisions based on objective probability data. A 7-day free trial is currently available.
German CDMO ChemCon GmbH to exhibit at CPHI Japan 2026, taking place in Tokyo from April 21 to 23, 2026!
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German CDMO ChemCon GmbH will exhibit at CPHI Japan 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight from April 21 to 23, 2026. The company provides cGMP-compliant services ranging from custom development to commercial production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals. At the booth, it will be joined by the Japanese office of Sun-Ten Consulting to discuss development needs with pharmaceutical and biotech companies.
Tokyo German Village will revamp the scenery of “Irodori Hill” starting in mid-May 2026. Replacing the popular nemophila, about 42,000 petunias in 5 colors will cover the hill. In addition, about 94,000 snapdragons will bloom like a carpet in a new field, creating a spectacular floral stage with a total of 130,000 plants.
Discussing architectural AI with Takafumi Horie: “The more experienced you are, the better you work with AI”
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LIFEFUND Inc. discussed the use of AI in the construction industry on Takafumi Horie’s YouTube channel in February 2026. While people often assume that “young workers are good with AI,” the company says its highly experienced field staff are the ones who understand how AI makes decisions and lead its integration into practical work. The company has achieved results such as cutting report preparation time from 2 hours to 5 minutes.
60th-anniversary product from “Shabu-shabu and Japanese Cuisine Kisoji”: “3,900-yen course” offering an affordable way to enjoy Kisoji shabu-shabu launches in April
【Oisix Niigata】Collaboration cheering event with Nihon Bunri High School brass band set for the Lotte game on Sunday, 4/5
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Oisix Niigata Albirex Baseball Club will hold a joint cheering event with the Nihon Bunri High School brass band during its game against the Chiba Lotte Marines on April 5, 2026. The band will perform songs including “Ai wa Katsu,” which it played at Koshien, at the stadium to cheer on the players. The collaboration returns after last season, with the band bringing renewed energy following its success at Koshien.
【Tick Data Suite】EA backtesting accuracy reaches 99.9%—“Tick Data Suite Complete Guide” released, showing how to go beyond the limits of MT4’s standard testing and build a real-world verification environment
Complu, a SaaS platform supporting organizational task execution, to exhibit at “Japan DX Week Spring 2026 (Internal Business DX EXPO Spring)” in Tokyo (Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall 3: Booth E23-31)
MI Salon Kyoto, a private community for new-business leaders at manufacturing companies, opens recruitment for participating companies for fiscal 2026!
Soft, powder-like brows that adhere perfectly and stay put! dejavu’s Powder Pencil Eyebrow gets a complete color refresh from April 1 (Wednesday)! The lineup expands to 6 shades, from basic brown to camel, taupe and pink tones.
[Over 30,000 copies sold!] Readers say, “It gives me a reliable foundation for running an online store.” A reprint has been approved for “A Textbook That Clearly Explains the Practical Work and Knowledge Every E-Commerce Manager Needs in One Book”
“About 1/3 of canine epilepsy cases cannot be controlled with medication”: Influencer veterinarian Dr. Shiwa and pet nutritionist Hiromika explain the latest care approaches
[Survey on misconceptions about treating age spots] 58.7% believe “age spots disappear with 1 laser treatment”; findings show the number of treatments varies greatly by type, from 3 to 10 or more
“Refresh” ranks No. 1 as a reason for use; 89% say Tokyo’s babysitter support program “reduces parenting stress” [Survey report]
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Kidsline Inc. announced the results of a survey on Tokyo’s babysitter support program. 89% of users said they felt a reduction in parenting stress, and the main reason for using the service was “refreshment (50.6%).” Setagaya Ward is expected to introduce the program in April 2026, making it available in all 23 Tokyo wards. However, a shortage of babysitters and complicated application procedures were cited as challenges.
“Saigai Map” releases a disaster risk score assessment tool for the Kansai region — Enter an address to score the impact of a Nankai Trough earthquake
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Mycat Inc. has released a diagnostic tool focused on Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures for its AI-powered disaster risk scoring service, “Saigai Map.” Simply enter an address to receive an instant score out of 100 for the impact of a Nankai Trough earthquake and the risk of compound disasters. As the Noto Peninsula earthquake has underscored the importance of preparing for major earthquakes, the service supports appropriate disaster preparedness by visualizing local risks.
[First location in Shijonawate City] Stretch-specialty store Dr.stretch, offering its proprietary “Core Balance Stretch” technique, opens at Aeon Mall Shijonawate!
Complu, a SaaS platform supporting organizational task execution, to exhibit at “Japan DX Week Spring 2026 (Internal Business DX EXPO Spring)” in Tokyo (Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall 3: Booth E23-31)
Travel app NEWT launches “Bespoke,” a travel concierge service for high-end customers worldwide
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NEWT, a travel app operated by Reiwa Travel Inc., has launched “Bespoke,” a travel concierge service for high-end customers around the world. Dedicated concierges provide end-to-end support, from planning and booking trips to arranging experiences at destinations. The service supports multiple languages and caters to the individual needs of a wide range of customers, including international visitors to Japan.
How a parcel of land whose bordering road had more than 50 rights holders was sold through negotiations
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SA Inc. completed a transaction involving a parcel of land where the bordering road had more than 50 rights holders, making it extremely difficult to obtain consent. Working with Kawaguchi City Hall, the company conducted careful negotiations with each party and obtained consent from more than 70% of the rights holders. A media briefing on the case was held on April 2.
We received a corporate hometown tax donation from Towa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
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Towa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. made a donation to Yotsukaido City through the corporate hometown tax program, and a ceremony was held to present a letter of appreciation. The donation will fund regional revitalization initiatives promoted by Yotsukaido City. The presentation ceremony was held at Yotsukaido City Hall on March 11.
Conversational “Brain Health” assessment web application “Talk Lab KIBIT,” powered by AI analysis, launches through Asahi Life’s “Everyone’s 100-Year Peace of Mind Project”
Actor Yu Miyazaki, who appeared in the hit series “Glass Heart” and conveys quiet strength with a natural presence, features in Firsthand’s Spring/Summer 2026 web visual, “FORME EDIT” with Yu Miyazaki
[Also recommended as a gift for professionals and students] A must-read for understanding history and living in the age of AI. A beautifully boxed set of “NEXUS: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI,” the much-talked-about work by “intellectual giant” Harari, is now available! Don’t miss the special limited-time price.
Picture book Gunma-chan: Journey Through the Mysterious Tunnel, featuring mazes inspired by more than 10 Gunma Prefecture specialties, goes on sale March 27 (Friday)!
【Commemorating issue No. 300】33 years of tremendous gratitude! Solve Nanpara, a specialist kanji number-crossword magazine, and enjoy brain stimulation and luxurious prizes all at once!
Advertising-focused AI Pro ai launches a workspace feature (beta), enabling AI to generate banners, assets, article landing pages and videos all at once with just a URL
【Taiwan report】TSMC begins 2-nanometer mass production; Taiwan aims to raise domestic self-sufficiency in specialty chemicals to 70%＜Wise Machinery Industry Journal, 4th week of March 2026＞
Launches multiple AI agents specialized in sales, substantially reducing administrative work and increasing the number of business negotiations and the closing rate
Special event featuring desserts exclusive to Shodoshima. “Spring Shodoshima Olive and Citrus Gourmet Gathering” to be held April 4 (Saturday) and April 5 (Sunday).
A yogurt made by a doctor for himself wins Japan’s top honor at the ICC Summit 2026 Food & Drink Awards—recognized for “taste, philosophy and social impact,” and wins in 3 categories—
Join the world’s largest environmental movement! Earth Day Forum 2026, connecting Earth Day events across Japan and announcing the latest updates, to be held on 4/4 (Saturday)!