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
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 single-chip, 3A synchronous buck DC/DC converter for consumer and industrial equipment. Its compact 3 x 1.6 mm package enables high-efficiency conversion and low power consumption. It supports input voltages from 3.3V to 36V and is suited to smart meters and industrial equipment. It is in mass production, with a unit price of approximately $0.44 for orders of 1,000.
“pop’n music Kawa Poyo Stickers” roll out at amusement facilities nationwide
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Original株式会社コナミアーケードゲームスは、音楽ゲーム「pop'n music」シリーズのキャラクター立体シール「pop'n music カワぽよシール」（全2種）を3月26日より全国のアミューズメント施設およびオンラインクレーンゲーム「コナクレ」に展開する。登場記念として、公式SNSにてプレゼントキャンペーンも実施中。
CLACK signs “Nakano City Community-Based Integrated Care Promotion Partnership (NIC+) Agreement” with Nakano City
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株式会社CLACK has signed a Nakano Ward Community-based Integrated Care Promotion Partnership Agreement (NIC+ Agreement) with 東京都中野区. The company operates Job Transit, an education and employment support service for single mothers, and will support career development by helping single mothers and homemakers in Nakano Ward find employment.
A place to stay with cats even if you have a cat allergy: crowdfunding begins in Takamatsu, Kagawa
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株式会社TEN TO SEN has launched a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE to promote stays at KUKU Pet Lodge, an accommodation in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, where guests can interact with hairless cats. It offers a chance to spend time with cats for people who cannot keep one because of allergies or housing circumstances. The lodge can also serve as a base for Setouchi tourism.
【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)
“Kyoka Ninka Navi” adds a filing checker for the transportation industry, including changes to filing requirements following the 2024 issue
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株式会社Mycat has added a filing checker for truck operators to its licensing and permit search service, 許認可ナビ. Users can enter basic information to automatically check various filings made more complex by tightened labor regulations under the 2024 problem, while also receiving support with deadline management and renewal alerts. The service aims to ease the workload of small and midsize operators without dedicated administrative departments.
Akie Shimada appointed outside director of PIARA Inc., strengthening the management base with expertise in branding and marketing
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株式会社ピアラ appointed 島田明恵 as an outside director at its annual general meeting of shareholders on March 26, 2026. 島田 has extensive practical experience in branding and marketing and is ピアラ's first female outside director. The company aims to strengthen its management foundation and sustainably enhance corporate value by drawing on her expertise.
【3482 Roadstar Capital】Notice of completion of acquisition of real estate for sale
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ロードスターキャピタル has completed payment for the acquisition of a property for sale that it disclosed in a timely manner on March 12, 2026. The property is Ginza PREX East, part of the PREX series of mid-sized offices developed by 住友商事. It is located at 築地二丁目1番4号, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, and is a 10-story steel-frame building completed in August 2024. The site area is 751.29 square meters and the total floor area is 4,832.76 square meters. Against a backdrop of steady demand for office rentals in central Tokyo, the company will continue to pursue acquisitions of high-quality properties with strong market competitiveness.
Porous fibers created to adsorb causative agents of intractable diseases
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東レ has developed a new technology that can control the pore size of PMMA porous fibers in real time, from several nm up to 1,000 nm. It achieves pore sizes approximately 50 times larger than those possible with conventional technology, enabling the adsorption and removal of large-molecular-weight pathogenic substances such as autoantibodies and exosomes. The company aims for early practical application as a new blood purification treatment option for intractable diseases such as autoimmune disorders and cancer.
“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!
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.
Marvis Inc launches “AI Today,” a free service that optimizes and delivers AI information, simultaneously worldwide
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Marvis Inc has launched AI Today, a free service available worldwide that curates and delivers the latest AI-related information. It gathers information on AI models, tools and research from more than 200 sources, then tailors delivery to users' areas of interest, preferred channels and frequency. Founder 波多野昌昭 developed the service to address the difficulty of keeping up with information comprehensively.
[Puzzle & Dragons] First collaboration with “The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls”!
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The first collaboration event between the puzzle RPG Puzzle & Dragons and THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS will run from March 27 to April 4, 2026. During the event, a limited-time Super Godfest featuring collaboration characters and Magic Stone sets bundled with characters and background music will be available. Collaboration dungeons and a title challenge are also planned.
Planning to introduce or migrate to GIS? Don’t miss this: Key points to consider when using GIS
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株式会社インフォマティクス will hold a free webinar introducing its SIS product for people considering the implementation or migration of a geographic information system (GIS). The webinar will explain the features of SIS, which has a track record of more than 37,000 licenses, with a focus on improving work efficiency and reducing costs through GIS. It will also provide details of a limited-time support service campaign.
“MapBoost” adds review-reply feature supporting Korean, Chinese and English — New multilingual AI replies for restaurants attracting many inbound visitors
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MapBoost, an AI review-response tool provided by 株式会社Mycat, has added a multilingual response feature for reviews in Korean, Chinese and English. In response to the growing number of foreign-language reviews as inbound tourism increases, AI automatically analyzes and translates the content and drafts a reply in the same language. Owners can check the Japanese translation and respond with one click. The feature helps address foreign-language communication challenges in attracting inbound visitors.
Major update enhances the playing experience of Project Motor Racing, which aims to deliver the ultimate racing simulator; Japanese GT500 Pack featuring Japanese cars also set for release
2 new noicomi COMICS releases, including the latest volume of the comic series The Ogre’s Bride, which is being adapted into a live-action film, go on sale Friday, March 27, 2026!
New sunscreen for the face that is gentle on both skin and the planet, ideal for leisure activities and the outdoors
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クラランス株式会社 will launch Youth-Protecting Sunscreen High Protection, a face sunscreen cream, exclusively through its official online shop on April 2, 2026. It offers SPF50+ and UV water resistance ★, and uses a formula that includes skin-care ingredients while taking the marine environment into account. Its comfortable texture is based on more than 50 years of sun-care research.
KOITO MANUFACTURING wins the Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director-General's Award at the 10th Monozukuri Nippon Grand Award for developing the world's thinnest and lightest headlamp lens
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株式会社小糸製作所 has received the Kanto Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director-General's Award at the 10th Monozukuri Nippon Grand Award for developing the world's thinnest and lightest headlamp lens using light-green polycarbonate (PC). The lens was made possible by developing a new material for thinner walls and a process that prevents deformation, contributing to vehicle weight reduction, lower CO2 emissions and improved safety in collisions.
[Survey Results] January 2026 Ranking of Popular Residential Solar Panel Manufacturers!
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Solar Partners Co., Ltd. announced its January 2026 ranking of popular residential solar power manufacturers. Hanwha Japan took first place with a 35.1% share, rapidly expanding its share with the launch of new panels. Canadian Solar came in second, followed by AIKO Solar in third. Changes in the balance of power among manufacturers are emerging, partly due to measures such as support for Tokyo’s subsidy program.
Cyber Fortress Co., Ltd. announced version 10.3.1.0 of xSecuritas ScreenWatermark, a solution to prevent information leaks from PC screens. The update enhances the webcam watermark feature and adds support for Media Foundation and DirectShow. It also improves performance and visibility through the use of GPU acceleration.
[Selected by the Japan Tourism Agency] From Kagawa to the world: Otemae Takamatsu High School and Tokotoko Earth jointly develop an overseas education program to nurture next-generation leaders
A new collaboration between ukiyo-e and sake marks the close of THE YELLOW MONKEY’s 35th anniversary year. A one-of-a-kind sake embodying tradition and innovation is here.
AffiliCode System launches a new analytics platform that puts measurement data to work. BigQuery integration accelerates optimization of marketing initiatives
NOTHING NEW unveils additional visuals and exhibition experience details for its new special exhibition, “Champ Chime Chocolate”
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Film label NOTHING NEW will hold its new special exhibition, “Champ Chime Chocolate,” at GinzaNovo starting April 10, 2026. Centered on the history of chocolate as made by a real British pastry chef in 1934, the exhibition will feature displays of historical materials and sales of limited-edition merchandise. Visitors can learn about the history and experience the story.
Ohnan Town in Shimane Prefecture, Temix Green, Mapry, Salesforce Japan and Stellar Green sign partnership agreement to advance digital transformation in forestry
“Neko Musubi” releases a checklist tool to help first-time cat owners prepare—step-by-step guidance on essential items, costs and health care
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Mycat Co., Ltd. has released a checklist tool to help first-time cat owners prepare, through its cat breeder matching service “Neko Musubi.” It provides step-by-step guidance on options for welcoming a cat, criteria for choosing a reputable breeder, initial and ongoing costs, essential supplies and health care. Together with its AI-powered breeder matching feature, the tool helps users prepare for cat ownership smoothly.
Yutaka Mizutani releases a new song from his former label For Life for the first time in 28 years. “Omoihateru Made,” which he wrote and composed himself, gets its first performance on NHK-BS’s “Futari Fes”!
Osaka University of Arts graduate and artist Seiya Nakayama designs a school bus!
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Osaka University of Arts began operating a school bus designed by university graduate and artist Seiya Nakayama on March 13, 2026. The wrapped bus, decorated with colorful stickers, runs between Kishi Station on the Kintetsu Line and the university campus. Nakayama created it with a message of encouragement for the students who ride the bus.
“Walking, made lighter.” The “K-shaped” trekking pole Keizenjo UL ZEN POLE goes on sale
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YAMAP Inc. launched the ergonomically designed “K-shaped” trekking pole Keizenjo UL ZEN POLE on March 26, 2026. Its proprietary technology absorbs vibration, boosts forward momentum and reduces the risk of falls. Made from carbon material, it weighs approximately 174g and is the first product in the “Karada Power” Revitalization Project.
Notice of Gold Partner Agreement with Kappa Osteopathic Clinic
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Football Club Mito Hollyhock Co., Ltd. has signed a Gold Partner agreement with Kappa Osteopathic Clinic, operated by Global growth Co., Ltd. Starting April 1, 2026, the clinic will support the club through initiatives including banners on the back stand and a booth at the venue. The partnership aims to support the progress of a club rooted in the local community.
International Professional University of Fashion new TV commercial, “Make Your Name Known to the World” edition, features music by 8-member global boy group ONE OR EIGHT! Preview available online starting today! Nationwide broadcasts to begin in April!
[BS Nippon TV] Japanese-style food in India? Drunk Tsukaji is thrilled by the signature curry and giant kakiage! Enjoy standing soba in Shinjuku with guest Eiichiro Funakoshi!
A final boss in full bloom: Sachiko Kobayashi appears at Makuhari Messe on 4/25 in a giant new costume as “Hanasaka Baasan,” the embodiment of cherry blossoms
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Dwango will hold “Niconico Chokaigi 2026” at Makuhari Messe on April 25 and 26, 2026. From 12:00 on April 25, Sachiko Kobayashi will appear in the “Super Niconico Bon Dance” area as “Hanasaka Baasan,” the embodiment of cherry blossoms. She is set to perform live vocals and more in a giant costume inspired by a towering cherry tree, transforming the venue with a blizzard of cherry blossoms.
Collaboration featuring “Nendoroid Futaba Sakura” launches on Nendoroid Face Maker! All 6 collaboration-exclusive Nendoroid expression parts now on sale
[Niconico Live] Music program “Satellite! (tentative title) curated by Afro,” hosted by Afro, launches. The 90-minute program is built around the concept “Everyday highlights, with music”; the first episode airs March 29 at 20:00!
Production of Season 3 of the TV anime Ranma 1/2 has been confirmed! It will begin airing on Nippon TV in October 2026! It will be broadcast nationwide on Nippon TV-affiliated stations in succession! It will be available exclusively on Netflix immediately after each broadcast!
A talk video has been released to mark the publication of freelance announcer Hitomi Nakamura's first book! The first installment features Hiroaki Ogi of Ogi Yahagi, and the second features Miki Fujimoto!
DMM GAMES × f4samurai has added Chapter 7 of Part 5 of the main story to Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories! A major campaign offering training materials and Sakuradite is also underway!
“Kara (Full) × 3! Stage!,” a newly written song by Funta7, known for creating numerous anime songs, has been released! The second artist collaboration for DMM GAMES’ STELLAR IDOL PROJECT