Commitment line agreement signed with 株式会社みずほ銀行 under Mizuho Eco Finance
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Japan Concrete Industries has signed a commitment line agreement with Mizuho Bank under Mizuho Eco Finance. The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality in fiscal 2048, and its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and other initiatives received high marks. The agreement will accelerate efforts to realize a decarbonized society.
New release: Dimmable LED room lamp for HiAce/RegiusAce 200 series S-GL/GL models, with easy touch control. Adjust 3 color tones and 5 brightness levels at the touch of a button to create a comfortable cabin
A treat born from livestreaming becomes a product! online pâtisserie Lien, a brand that “connects the virtual and real worlds through sweets” by pastry chef Vtuber フレリア・ランヴェルセ, opens March 22
AI medical device maker アイリス wins Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at 10th Monozukuri Nippon Grand Awards
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The AI medical device nodoca, developed and provided by Iris Inc., has received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the 10th Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award. It was recognized for technology that detects influenza from images of the throat and for creating new value through the use of medical data. Developed through collaboration among industry, government, academia, and medical institutions, the product contributes to improving the quality of medical care and building sustainable healthcare infrastructure.
[Collaboration!] The collaboration collaboration event between the comic Chicken Fighter and the Japanese-style MMORPG Onigiri begins Thursday, March 26!
“VOLT” launches an AI tool for estimating web design costs for beauty salons, addressing industry-specific needs such as booking system integration and treatment menu displays
[Louis Vuitton] Zendaya wears Louis Vuitton to the premiere of the film The Drama (working title)
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Actress Zendaya attended the Paris premiere of the film The Drama wearing a custom-made Louis Vuitton dress. She wore a silk crepe dress with black silk ribbon details and satin pumps.
[6 days only; advance reservations required] An outlet sale featuring popular artists including Lisa Larson will be held for 6 days in Sarugakucho, Shibuya.
[ABEMA] K-pop fifth-generation rookies NOWZ take on Japanese variety shows for the first time! Yeonwoo: “My special skill that I think no member can beat me at is Japanese!” [Five-day consecutive member survey feature]
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ABEMA will stream a special program exclusively and for free starting March 28 to mark the Japanese debut of NOWZ, a 5-member boy band signed to CUBE ENTERTAINMENT. The program has released the answers from Yeonwoo as the 3rd installment of its individual member questionnaire series. Hosted by Masayuki Furuya, the show will see the members take on Japanese variety-show challenges.
A new whisky tourism initiative visiting 28 craft distilleries nationwide! Japanese Whisky Passport Copper Stamp Book now on sale
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Travel Yomiuri Publishing Co., Ltd. will begin selling the “Japanese Whisky Passport Copper Stamp Book” on April 1, covering 28 craft distilleries across Japan. Visitors can buy and collect original “copper stamps” at each distillery, with the aim of boosting whisky tourism. The book is supervised by T&T TOYAMA and costs ¥2,500, including tax.
Sundai Current Frontier to establish a middle school class at its Saidaiji school; a class for first-year middle school students to open at its Omiya school
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駿台教育センター and 駿台予備学校 will establish middle school classes at 駿台現役フロンティア西大寺校 starting in April 2026, and open a 1st-year middle school class at 駿台予備学校大宮校. The move will strengthen an integrated learning support system that prepares students for university entrance exams from middle school.
Notice Regarding Publication of Transcript Article and Archived Video of Logmi Finance’s IR Seminar for Individual Investors
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A transcript article and an archived video of an investor relations seminar for individual investors held on March 15, 2026, have been released. At the seminar, 三本幸司, Representative Director, President and CEO of Hmcomm株式会社, discussed the results for the fiscal year ended December 2025, the company’s business, and its future growth strategy. The company aims to expand its engagement with investors and deepen mutual understanding.
[Yamazaki Industry: New Product Announcement] New products are now available, including a wire basket with a stainless-steel tray and a wall-mounted rack that neatly conceals and stores routers and cables.
Family restaurant Joyfull’s Robert Akiyama transforms into “Akiyama Basho” in traditional Japanese attire! He mercilessly critiques employees’ haiku in an improvised poetry show, thrilling the audience!
[Over 300,000 copies sold] Book “The Technique of Putting ‘What You Like’ into Words” by book critic Kaho Miyake is generating even more buzz after her appearance on NHK’s Asaichi was announced!
[Fuji Television] Fuji Television ONE/TWOsmart, an all-around entertainment channel that lets viewers stream Fuji Television CS broadcasts, is now available as a Prime Video subscription!
[Kyoto Seika University] Hosting a keynote lecture by internationally acclaimed architect Sou Fujimoto: “Sustainable Environment and Technology — The Future of the Commons (Co-creation) Opened Up by the Expo” (conversation: Sou Fujimoto × Ousmane Sako × Toshiaki Kawai)
Kawai Juku’s career and university entrance exam information site Kei-Net redesigned on March 26, 2026 — adding new features to support students from career planning through university entrance exams
[Pilates machine installation case / JUNO PILATES] Studio Stormi, a small-group studio combining yoga and Pilates and introducing Nagoya’s first ballet exercise program, opens March 7, 2026
[Regular financing seminar] Build expertise in securing funding for advisory clients | A 30-minute lecture from a former government finance agency employee and a former shinkin bank employee
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株式会社SoLabo will launch a lending education program, “From the Basics of Financing to Practical Applications: 30-Minute Quick Seminar,” in April 2026 to support clients in securing financing. Instructors with backgrounds at the Japan Finance Corporation and credit unions will deliver the program online on the 4th Thursday of each month. Aimed at junior staff at tax accountant and accounting firms, among others, the free program offers systematic instruction in lending practice, from basics to advanced topics.
Kazuhiro Maeda, head of the Business Development Division, to speak at Kii Space HUB Action Workshop
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前田和宏, head of the Business Development Division at ASTRO GATE株式会社, spoke at the 3rd Kii Space HUB Action Workshop, hosted by Wakayama Prefecture. He discussed creating industries around spaceports and the potential for space businesses in local communities. Participants also held lively discussions on business ideas with a diverse range of companies.
“Moving-Out Costs: Are You Paying Too Much?” launches a moving-out cost assessment tool specializing in Kanagawa — a fair-cost assessment tailored to rental conditions in the Yokohama and Kawasaki areas
2 minutes on foot from Gotanda Station | Tokyo Inspection Clinic Gotanda Clinic, specializing in sexually transmitted infections and diseases, to open April 1, 2026 | ¥0 initial and follow-up consultation fees, same-day rapid testing, open until 21:00
A local company in Honjo, Saitama, supports a world champion and the next generation—ongoing support for young athletes and donation of 330 chairs to a junior high school
An era when even dieting is chosen for time efficiency. Genetic testing service “Gene Doctor” releases a new report. Adds 3 new features, including “My Chart,” which lets users see their genetic traits on one screen, and “Type-Specific Q&A”
A commemorative dedication Special Live marking the 130th anniversary of Heian Shrine’s establishment, featuring BE:FIRST and MAZZEL, begins streaming on ZAIKO on April 18 (Sat.)!
“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)
[LANVIN en Bleu] New accessories featuring double-ribbon scrunchies and feminine rose motifs go on sale
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LANVIN en Bleu has launched new accessories for spring. The lineup includes a ribbon scrunchie priced at 11,000 yen and rose-motif necklaces and earrings, each priced at 17,600 yen. The products are available at LANVIN en Bleu accessories counters nationwide and on the official online store.
[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
“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 has signed a support partner agreement for the 2026 season with 新正ビル管理, based in Saitama City. The club, based in Kawagoe City, aims to join the J.League and is focused on building its business model and contributing to the community. 新正ビル管理 looks forward to the club’s serious, community-focused challenge.
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
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