[Hublot] Chris Pratt wears Hublot at the Tokyo photocall for “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”
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American actor Chris Pratt wore Hublot’s 44mm “Big Bang Unico King Gold Pave” at the photocall for the film “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” held in Tokyo on March 26, 2026. The watch features an 18K King Gold case and bezel set with diamonds, a skeleton dial, and the in-house-developed and manufactured “Unico” flyback chronograph movement.
New “Powdered Vegetable Dashi” joins the hugely popular powdered dashi series! Kuzu no Sato Shoten presents “Spring-Hued Rice,” a colorful table spread for enjoying spring vegetables
[Tokyo, Shinjuku | Limited to 15 participants] 3rd Privacy Mark Internal Audit Seminar for Beginners — Bring your company’s audit materials! A practical workshop to learn from real examples and exercises — April 17, 2026 (Friday), 15:00–17:00
[Osaka, Nakanoshima | Limited to 15 participants] 3rd Privacy Mark Internal Audit Seminar for Beginners — Bring your company’s audit materials! A practical workshop to learn from real examples and exercises — April 24, 2026 (Friday), 15:00–17:00
Public research institution in the medical and life sciences fields releases an early example of cross-analysis of research findings: cross-analysis of reports and evaluation documents visualizes policy considerations [AI IPGenius]
New manga label “Dangan Comics” launches! A new manga label featuring comic adaptations of light novels from Dangan Bunko! Serialization to begin mainly on ニコニコ漫画!
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BookBase Inc. launched the new manga label “Dangan Comics” on March 25, 2026. It will publish comic adaptations based on its light novels from “Dangan Bunko,” aiming to offer high-quality works through in-house editing and some of the industry’s highest-tier manuscript fees.
Stamen supports vision development for Mino City Hall
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Stamen Inc. was commissioned to carry out a workplace improvement project in 岐阜県美濃市. Through workshops led by young employees and surveys, it developed a new vision inspired by the area’s specialty, Mino washi paper, along with the “W.A.S.H.I” code of conduct, supporting sustainable municipal administration.
Nojima T.League 2025-2026 Season Playoffs Men’s Final to be held March 27 (Friday): Kinoshita Meister Tokyo vs. Kanazawa Port matchup order announced
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The Nojima T.League 2025-2026 Season Playoffs Men’s Final will be held on March 27, 2026 (Friday). The matchup is Kinoshita Meister Tokyo versus Kanazawa Port, and the matchup order has been announced. The game will be streamed live on YouTube, and live updates, team and individual matchup data, and predictions can also be viewed online.
Winners of the 30th “Promise Essay Award” announced
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Winners of the 30th “Promise Essay Award” have been selected from 7,429 entries: 21 works in the general category, along with winning entries in the Promise Yell! category (photography and illustration). The selected works depict everyday happiness, bonds, a positive outlook, and how love and hope support people through life. Details are available on the official website.
“CHARM” × “Party Queen” team up for the first time—dance show event at Shibuya bar “Kizuki” to be held on 3/28 and 29
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The dance show event “CHARM × Party Queen MAX BDS” will be held for 2 days, March 28 and 29, 2026, at “Kizuki, a bar for wounded dancers,” in Shibuya, operated by Graid. The event is the first collaboration between the popular dance show “CHARM” and dance entertainment group “Party Queen,” and was planned as a show celebrating the birthday of MAX, the founder of Party Queen. There will be 2 performances each day, featuring more than 10 professional dancers. The show charge is 6,000 yen.
Networking event for EC businesses, “9th Gokukai @ Osaka,” to be held April 24! GoQSystem, an all-in-one e-commerce management system, connects practical know-how with the latest trends
Enjoy spring in Harajuku and Omotesando with 6 authentic soft-serve flavors from Quaro
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Quaro in Harajuku and Omotesando has announced 6 authentic soft-serve flavors made with carefully selected ingredients as its new spring menu. The lineup brings out the natural flavors of ingredients such as milk, espresso, and matcha.
Golden Week 2026: Limited-time opening of the “Digital Art Museum” in Izu Kogen, offering a new experience of immersing yourself in masterpieces through AI
Brompton has updated its lightweight performance model, the P Line, with a new model that will launch in the Japanese market in phases from mid-April 2026. Advanced materials such as titanium and carbon reduce weight and improve performance, delivering a smooth, stable ride. The lineup includes 4-speed and 12-speed models, suited to everything from daily commutes to long rides.
“Inheritance AI” adds lifetime gift simulation feature—compare annual gifts with the inheritance-time tax settlement system
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Mycat Inc. has added a lifetime gift simulation feature to “Inheritance AI,” its inheritance tax simulation service. The feature uses AI to simulate the impact of 2 methods—annual gifts and the inheritance-time tax settlement system—on future inheritance tax amounts. It supports the tax reforms that took effect in January 2024, allowing comparisons that account for the extended period during which annual gifts are added to the taxable estate and the introduction of an annual basic deduction of 1.1 million yen under the inheritance-time tax settlement system. Users can get an indication of which system may be more advantageous by entering the estimated value of inherited assets, the number of statutory heirs, planned gift amounts and periods, and the recipients.
[JAF Ibaraki] Calling for seat belt use in all seats through simulated collision experiences; participating in Roadside Station Kasama’s “Spring Traffic Safety Campaign”
See how the latest DJI drones are used for surveying, inspections and agriculture｜Live demonstration to be held in Kagoshima on Wednesday, April 8 [Free admission; advance registration required]
Reuse PC company Ringrow: A computer’s value isn’t just its specs. An annual project focused on the “relationship” between people and computers. “Your Computer Story Exhibition” to be held
“Tigre (Salt Vanilla Latte),” from a latte-sweets specialty shop. A moist cake filled with coffee-flavored white chocolate. New from FiOLATTE on Friday, April 3!
A professional device featuring non-contact plasma technology, “PULLINER PLASMA,” has launched for the beauty industry. The device emits energy from a fixed distance without directly touching the skin, with attention to treatment consistency and hygiene. It works at low temperatures and is expected to be applicable to anti-aging and skincare menus while limiting the burden on the skin. Its compact design and short training sessions make it easy to introduce, and it may help salons diversify and differentiate their menus.
First-ever event in Kyushu! “Harry&Marie” is coming to Hakata Station! 1st anniversary collaboration event announced!
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An event celebrating the 1st anniversary of the collaboration between the characters “Harry&Marie” and JR Kyushu will be held at Hakata Station, marking its first time in Kyushu. Further announcements are awaited for details on the event’s program and schedule.
“Mori Biyori: Slow Country Living” × “Kumamon” collaboration announced!
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A collaboration has been announced between the game app “Mori Biyori: Slow Country Living,” offered by Genmu Game Co., Ltd., and “Kumamon,” the popular character from Kumamoto Prefecture. Further details are awaited on what the collaboration will bring to the game.
Be among the first to get tickets for 2NE1 & TEN’s Japan show! Advance lottery ticket sales for Lemino Premium members for “K*Pop Masterz Presents 2NE1 &TEN SPECIAL LIVE in JAPAN 2026”!
The butlers become cafe staff! New products featuring newly shot visuals from “The Devil Butler and the Black Cat” go on sale July 2!! Animate will also hold a promotion starting the same day, where shoppers can receive a “reserve-stand-style card” as a bonus♪
UNIVAS: Waseda University, which topped the newly added Tokyo competition in the cross-sport intercollegiate tournament “UNIVAS CUP 2025-26,” wins the overall title for the 7th consecutive year! Tokai University claims its first crown in the Kanto region!
Natural pet treat brand nico cook is exhibiting at Interpets 2026 Tokyo again this year! Limited-quantity gifts and exclusive products will also be available.
steer Co., Ltd. signs official sponsorship agreement with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars — “Machizuku Day” sponsored game to be held at Yokohama Stadium on Saturday, June 7, with new media outlet “machi-zuku” officially launching the same day
Bicycle blue-ticket fines take effect April 1. Do high school students know about the new system? Have they committed any violations so far? [High school student survey]
[Melt-in-your-mouth texture] Charcoal-aromatic “cross-section sashimi of fresh bluefin tuna” 30% off! Sale runs March 30–April 12 to celebrate the reopening of Ore no Kappo Takumi Gotanda
Collaboration campaign announced between popular Nijisanji VTuber unit “SMC-gumi” and “ROUND1”!
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A collaboration campaign has been announced between popular Nijisanji VTuber unit “SMC-gumi” and ROUND1, a multi-purpose entertainment facility. The announcement does not specify the campaign period or details; only an announcement image has been released.
Synopsis and preview stills released for Episode 102 of the anime “Himitsu no AiPri”!
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It has been announced that the synopsis and preview stills for Episode 102 of the anime “Himitsu no AiPri” have been released. However, the press release text is blank, and neither the synopsis details nor the preview images are included; the announcement consists of the title alone.
Mycat Co., Ltd. unveils a data integration hub connecting multiple services — enabling cross-service use of Inheritance AI × Asset Tax Navi and Move-Out Costs × Compensation AI
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Mycat Co., Ltd. has released a service integration hub that connects the 13 AI services it operates. The hub allows information to be shared across multiple services, including Inheritance AI, Asset Tax Navi and Move-Out Costs AI, eliminating the need to enter it again. Users log in with a shared account and describe their issue in natural language; the AI suggests relevant services and automatically links the data. Specific integration patterns are given, including Inheritance AI with Asset Tax Navi, Inheritance AI with Compensation AI, and Move-Out Costs with Compensation AI. More services are planned for the future.
Vertical short drama “OJ and JK”｜A tough-looking teacher is mistaken for a member of the yakuza and becomes a bodyguard!? A chaotic romantic comedy of one misunderstanding after another, now streaming in all 17 episodes on the “POPCORN” app
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The vertical short drama “OJ and JK” has begun streaming all 17 episodes on the “POPCORN” app. In the story, a tough-looking teacher is mistaken for a member of the yakuza and becomes a bodyguard, in a chaotic romantic comedy of one misunderstanding after another. The key visual has also been released.
Nippon TV-produced vertical short drama “Kare to Watashi, Like a K-Drama,” a love story starring Kaho Takada, Hongseok (PENTAGON) and NOA, brings together notable Japanese and Korean cast members and is now streaming exclusively on “BUMP”
Watch rental service “TimeShelf” surpasses 1,000 Instagram followers — strengthening its sharing of customer experiences through social media; Katsuhito Itabashi, FC Store Development Manager at 株式会社ギア, wears the “Nobunaga Daytona”
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Watch rental service “TimeShelf” announced that its official Instagram account has surpassed 1,000 followers. The service is strengthening its efforts to share customer experiences through social media, and also published an image of Katsuhito Itabashi of 株式会社ギア wearing the “Nobunaga Daytona.”
[Handball] 49th National High School Handball Selection Tournament [Day 4 Results] Top 4 decided
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The results from Day 4 of the 49th National High School Handball Selection Tournament were reported, and the top 4 were decided. The news was conveyed through its headline and image; the article contained no text detailing match results or matchups.
Information has been released about events to be held at Sendai Station in April 2026. A variety of activities are planned during the period, and many visitors are expected.
“Esther Bunny” and hair-care brand “Tottimo!” team up for the first time! Limited-edition color shampoo featuring exclusive “Esther Bunny” designs now on sale in limited quantities!
[Flexible dates for children’s holiday activities] Children’s Day! Hakuba Golden Kids Camp
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Plus One Education, a subsidiary of the Riso Education Group, will hold the “Children’s Day! Hakuba Golden Kids Camp” in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture. The dates are May 2 to 6, 2026, and participants can choose from 3 courses: 2 nights and 3 days or 4 nights and 5 days. Capacity is 32 or 10 participants per course, depending on the course, and the minimum number of participants for each is 6. Fees range from 63,360 yen to 121,000 yen, depending on grade and course. Activities include playing in the snow, a hot-air balloon experience and kayaking. The application deadline is April 28, 2026.
The quiet impact of dance, created by Mirai Moriyama and world-renowned choreographer アラン＝ルシアン・オイエン. The acclaimed work “STILL LIFE” that took European festivals by storm comes to Japan, where it was created, in June 2026.
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“STILL LIFE,” a dance work created by world-renowned choreographer アラン＝ルシアン・オイエン for Mirai Moriyama and Daniel Proietto, will tour Japan in June 2026. Performances will be held in 3 cities: Yokohama (June 13-14), Kobe (June 20-21) and Shizuoka (June 26). Created in Kobe in 2024, the work received acclaim at European festivals, including the Venice Biennale. This tour is a homecoming to the place where it was created. Kobe Culture Hall is leading the production, with Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse No. 1 and Granship collaborating to bring the work to Japan.
The final episode is here! The last day of the Vietnam trip: “Focus: Yuki Saito’s Solo Journey — Vietnam, a Land of Enchantment” airs tomorrow at 10:30 p.m.
7 years since the first volume was published, and still beloved, with more than 100,000 copies sold! The long-running “Tsuki to Coffee” series by Atsuhiro Yoshida returns with its eagerly awaited 3rd volume, published by Tokuma Shoten!
Japanese companies to begin publishing sustainability-related financial disclosures in Japanese and English simultaneously from fiscal 2025, in line with SSBJ standards—a first in Japan
A seminar titled “The Core of Connectivity Supporting SDV,” presented by Yuji Tamai of the 5G & IoT Services Department at NTTドコモビジネス（株）, will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026!!
Major update for “Enlisted,” the free-to-play World War II FPS online game for PC/PS4 & PS5 operated by DMM GAMES! New weapons arrive, and a limited-time event offers a new soldier class!
[Includes 6 previously unreleased photos] Beloved star racehorse Sodashi becomes a mother! Photo book following “Sodashi and her foal” goes on sale March 27! Photo exhibition also to be held at Tower Records Shibuya!
A new solution to pet odors. “Nyanto, Niowan!” to exhibit at Interpets, one of Japan’s largest pet events
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株式会社ネクスト・ライフ will exhibit at Interpets, an event taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from April 2 to 5, 2026, to promote “Nyanto, Niowan!”, a deodorizing care product for pet waste bins. The company donates a portion of product sales to animal protection organizations, and its event booth will share information about this social initiative as well as offer product demonstrations. The exhibition aims to bring the product’s appeal directly to consumers, which can be difficult to convey online, and to pursue both brand value and social contribution.
Turning curbside stops in central Tokyo into “prime PR opportunities.” Project to turn delivery trucks into “asset media” rolls out in earnest, making the most of the dense urban areas of Kawaguchi City and central Tokyo
Tournament highlight video released! Watch again as a high school student sets a Japanese record in the men’s 1-mile road race!!
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A highlight video capturing the moment a high school student set a Japanese record in the men’s 1-mile road race at an athletics tournament has been released. The video lets viewers experience the historic moment again.
[Exhibitor Information] coody to exhibit at “Outdoor Day Japan Tokyo 2026” at Yoyogi Park Event Plaza and Keyaki Avenue (April 4 and 5)
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COODY will exhibit at “Outdoor Day Japan Tokyo 2026,” to be held at Yoyogi Park on April 4 and 5, 2026. It will unveil for the first time actual models of the “coody Air Tent FAMILIA PRO” and “coody Air Tent HUB SHELTER PRO,” both making their Japan debut. The company also plans to display “YUSTONA,” currently available for advance viewing on Makuake, and demonstrate its “Tent Compression Bag.”
Meitu launches a new feature to make cherry blossoms “full bloom.” The “Cherry Blossom Effect” delivers ideal spring photos regardless of bloom conditions
Hotel Grand Bach Atami Crescendo | Launches “Framed Moments - Your Special Day -,” a stay plan with a photo shoot to preserve life’s milestones as “memories” and “keepsakes”
A doctor who spent 9 years volunteering to provide medical care in developing countries will share their thoughts for the first time since returning to Japan and thank supporters — Japan Heart’s 2025 activity report meeting set to take place!