The world’s first sticker book comes packed with 246 stickers ★ The sticker book Haru! Garten of Banban, based on the hugely popular game Garten of Banban, is finally on sale!
An original-design manhole cover featuring the TV anime BanG Dream! It’s MyGO!!!!! will be donated to Toshima Ward! Installation near the west exit of Ikebukuro Station set for spring 2026!
Men with men, women with women, amid the feverish London of the 60s. A witty buddy mystery starring partners in crime! Volume 1 of “London Buddies” goes on sale April 22, with an original illustration as a purchase bonus
[Algomatic] Jointly entered with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in the “GENIAC-PRIZE,” hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and NEDO, and won 2nd place in the theme “Turning tacit knowledge in manufacturing into explicit knowledge”
Anime-style action RPG Soulworker approaches its 10th anniversary! Pre-anniversary event kicks off—with a new raid party mode and the addition of “Navi’s” second-class advancement
[Limited-time, participating locations only, dine-in only] Popular onigiri at Sukesan Udon are just 100 yen for a limited time! Enjoy them with udon and more!
[Real estate brokerage × successful new-client acquisition case study] Shifting from letters to form-based sales consolidated 30% of work hours into “strategy design.” The method that achieved a 15% unique visit rate
JAXA venture TENCHIJIN wins the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the 10th Monozukuri Nippon Grand Award, hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and others
The key to early detection of dementia! Tips to help families spot the signs and ways to smoothly get someone to the hospital — “Health Capsule! Genki Time,” 3/29 (Sun.)
STMicroelectronics announces a single-chip 3A step-down DC/DC converter for home appliances and industrial equipment
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STMicroelectronics has announced the DCP3603, a compact single-chip step-down DC/DC converter with 3A output capability. It has an input voltage range of 3.3V to 36V and is suitable for smart meters, home appliances and industrial equipment. Its conversion efficiency reaches up to 93%, delivering high efficiency while reducing board space. It is currently in mass production, with a unit price of about $0.44.
“pop’n music Kawa Poyo Stickers” roll out at amusement facilities nationwide
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Konami Arcade Games Co., Ltd. will roll out “pop’n music Kawa Poyo Stickers,” featuring three-dimensional versions of characters from the “pop’n music” rhythm game series, at amusement facilities nationwide and through the online prize game “Konakure” starting March 26. There are 2 types in total, and a social media campaign marking the launch is also underway.
CLACK signs “Nakano City Community-Based Integrated Care Promotion Partnership (NIC+) Agreement” with Nakano City
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CLACK Inc. has signed a “Nakano City Community-Based Integrated Care Promotion Partnership (NIC+) Agreement” with Nakano City. The company operates “Job Transit,” an education and employment support service for single mothers. It will contribute to strengthening the community-based integrated care system by supporting employment and career development for single mothers and homemakers in Nakano City.
A place to stay with cats even if you have a cat allergy: crowdfunding begins in Takamatsu, Kagawa
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TEN TO SEN Inc. has launched a crowdfunding campaign to offer overnight stays where people with cat allergies can enjoy spending time with cats. At KUKU Pet Lodge, the accommodation facility it operates in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, guests can spend time with hairless cats. The facility aims to meet the needs of people who cannot keep cats because of their housing situation or allergies, and to promote its use as a base for tourism in the Setouchi region.
Sunkist® launches an orange-themed campaign and experience event to celebrate “Orange Day” on April 14
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Sunkist Growers will roll out nationwide initiatives to showcase the appeal of oranges in celebration of Orange Day on April 14. In addition to a giveaway campaign on its official Instagram account, the company will hold an experiential event titled “Challenge Sunkist®” in Futako-Tamagawa, Tokyo, on April 13 and 14. The venue will feature tastings showcasing the differences in flavor among orange varieties, games and special sales.
【Free for the first 300 applicants】Get a head start before junior high school begins—online spring courses for incoming first-year students (preview English and math before enrollment)
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Iena Academy has begun offering free places in its “Online Spring Course” to students planning to attend combined junior and senior high schools, with places available to the first 300 applicants. The course offers advance study in English (New Treasure) and mathematics (Systematic Mathematics), aligned with the pace of classes after enrollment, to ease concerns about studying immediately after entering school. It is delivered in video format and can be taken at home.
“Kyoka Ninka Navi” adds a filing checker for the transportation industry, including changes to filing requirements following the 2024 issue
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Mycat Inc. has launched a notification checker for the transportation industry through its permit and license search service, “Permit Navi.” It allows businesses to easily check and determine which notifications are required for changes to vehicle fleets and operational management systems, which have increased amid the 2024 problem. A list of required notifications, deadline alerts and permit renewal management features reduce administrative burdens for small and medium-sized businesses without dedicated administrative departments.
Porous fibers created to adsorb causative agents of intractable diseases
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Toray has developed a technology that precisely controls the pore diameter of porous polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) fibers up to about 1,000 nm. The technology makes it possible to selectively adsorb high-molecular-weight disease-causing substances that were previously difficult to remove, and is expected to provide a new option for blood purification treatment. Toray will also pursue applications in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, in addition to the medical field.
“Unchin Sagaryu-kun - Gomidenese Series” honored in a grant program by the ACC Foundation, recognized for logistics cost savings and environmentally conscious design
New, unopened computers released in 2025 are on sale at special prices on “Business Sales of Used Computers,” a used computer sales site for businesses!
A cutting-edge hotel laundry service for “SDGs & DX”! Exhibiting at “Leisure & Sports Japan 2026 in Okinawa” (April 24 (Fri.) and 25 (Sat.), Okinawa Convention Center)
Survey conducted on attitudes toward implantable contact lenses (phakic posterior chamber lenses) among men and women in their 20s to 40s with visual acuity of 0.1 or below
[Up to 50% OFF] Bring Kuromatsunai’s bounty to your table! Towa Veil’s “Nice to Meet You! Campaign!” half-price sale runs for a limited time from March 26
[Hida, Gifu Prefecture] A landmark achievement after 30 years! 377 items, including “stone rods,” Jomon-period ritual objects excavated in Miyagawa, Hida City, to become Important Cultural Properties of Japan! Recognized for their high academic value as materials illuminating the production process
【Projected annual yield of 15.0%】Real estate crowdfunding platform “TECROWD” releases information on domestic income-gain fund “OME Data Center#02 phase2”
Unleash your creativity with blocks that light up, move and make sounds! “SparkBlocks” arrives in Japan. No smartphone or PC required—just build the blocks to intuitively understand electronic circuits!
caseplay launches 3 smartphone case models compatible with the latest “iPhone 17e”! Find the perfect case for you from a wide selection of more than 5000 designs※1!
Marketing AI OS “ENSOR” adds an “element replacement” feature for ad banners — upload 2 images to precisely replace selected areas while preserving the background, composition and lighting
“Turn Your Beloved Dog into Contemporary Art!” An “EIJI TAMURA DOG ART” commission event featuring vividly painted dogs will be held at Sendai Mitsukoshi from Wednesday, April 8! Make your special dog into a timeless work of art.
“Model Press Best Drama Awards” ceremony held, with a star-studded lineup of winners who shaped the 2025 drama scene, including Ryoma Takeuchi, Kyoko Yoshine, Kyoya Honda and Takeru Satoh
“Asset Tax Navi” releases a fixed asset tax overpayment checker for Osaka City—with diagnostic features reflecting assessment value trends across 24 wards
[For hospital executives, senior administrators and university representatives] 97th study session to be held Wednesday, April 15. Hosted by the Association for Considering the Future of Japanese Healthcare
[NIJISANJI EN Anniversary Project, Part 2] Online-only merchandise sales worldwide confirmed! Convenience store printing campaign to also launch exclusively in Taiwan at Hi-Life (莱爾富)
[2 days to go (3/28)] Registration opens for “EGG JAM Festival,” an AI festival planned and run by middle and high school students (first 100 applicants)
[Yokosuka City hometown tax donation] More than 50 years in business, crafting sails with skilled craftsmanship! Sails made by a 79-year-old active sailor available nationwide through hometown tax donations
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Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, has listed custom-made sails and repair tickets from Hood Sailmakers Japan Co., Ltd., which has been in business for more than 50 years, as hometown tax donation gifts. The tickets cover new custom-made sails and repairs, and are available in values ranging from ¥10,000 to ¥100,000, depending on the donation amount. They are available through major websites, including Rakuten Furusato Nozei.
“COEDO KAWAGOE F.C,” aiming to reach the J.League from Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, signs 2026 season support partner agreement with Shinsho Building Management
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COEDO KAWAGOE F.C Inc. has signed a support partner agreement for the 2026 season with Shinsho Building Management of Saitama City. The club is based in Kawagoe City and aims to join the J.League in 2030. Shinsho Building Management is also active in local community initiatives, and the partnership will support the club’s development and promotion to the league.
Second collaboration between “NIJISANJI” and Marion Crepes confirmed! A host of new items featuring matching uniforms and newly shot Live2D visuals are coming!
3 films, including “Sake and Diary,” to make their television premieres in April! “Lost Films: Miraculously Preserved Film Reels Brought Back to Life” on CS Eisei Gekijo
“Turn Your Beloved Dog into Contemporary Art!” An “EIJI TAMURA DOG ART” commission event featuring vividly painted dogs will be held at Sendai Mitsukoshi from Wednesday, April 8! Make your special dog into a timeless work of art.
Bergfabel 2026 Fall/Winter trunk shows to be held at Kyoto BAL and Marunouchi stores in sequence from Friday, March 27, 2026; special made-to-order event featuring a wide selection of archival textiles
[SBI Securities] SBI Securities and Okasan Securities sign an absorption-type company split agreement concerning the “Okasan Online Securities” business
[Hotel Granvia Wakayama] Get into the “strawberry mood” with strawberry sweets and savor the sweet-and-tart flavors of spring! Strawberry fair featuring a refreshed “Strawberry Déclinaison” and a gorgeous strawberry parfait
Love and relationships / finding love / marriage ◆20 years of bringing destined partners together◆ Content by Ruby, Nagoya fortune-teller specializing in matchmaking, now available on “Authentic Fortune-Telling | Minori”
Starring popular, acclaimed actors Yoo Seung-ho and Lee Hye-ri! The DVD box set 1 of “Moonshine,” a romantic period drama about a woman who takes up brewing during a ban on alcohol and the government official who pursues her, is set for release on Wednesday, 4/1!
The world’s first sticker book comes packed with 246 stickers ★ The sticker book Haru! Garten of Banban, based on the hugely popular game Garten of Banban, is finally on sale!
An original-design manhole cover featuring the TV anime BanG Dream! It’s MyGO!!!!! will be donated to Toshima Ward! Installation near the west exit of Ikebukuro Station set for spring 2026!
Men with men, women with women, amid the feverish London of the 60s. A witty buddy mystery starring partners in crime! Volume 1 of “London Buddies” goes on sale April 22, with an original illustration as a purchase bonus
[Algomatic] Jointly entered with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in the “GENIAC-PRIZE,” hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and NEDO, and won 2nd place in the theme “Turning tacit knowledge in manufacturing into explicit knowledge”
Anime-style action RPG Soulworker approaches its 10th anniversary! Pre-anniversary event kicks off—with a new raid party mode and the addition of “Navi’s” second-class advancement
[Limited-time, participating locations only, dine-in only] Popular onigiri at Sukesan Udon are just 100 yen for a limited time! Enjoy them with udon and more!
[Real estate brokerage × successful new-client acquisition case study] Shifting from letters to form-based sales consolidated 30% of work hours into “strategy design.” The method that achieved a 15% unique visit rate
JAXA venture TENCHIJIN wins the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the 10th Monozukuri Nippon Grand Award, hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and others