First in 2026: PARCELLE JEWELRY opens a LIMITED SHOP at Isetan Shinjuku Store
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Jewelry brand PARCELLE JEWELRY will hold a LIMITED SHOP on the 1st floor of the main building at Isetan Shinjuku Store from April 1 to April 7, 2026. The shop will sell one-of-a-kind jewelry by Japanese artisans, along with the store-exclusive new “Mille Gothique” and the corundum collection. Staff will also accept custom jewelry orders.
Newspaper pages featuring Kazuya Ohashi, Takuto Teranishi, Tatsuya Ueda, Noel Kawashima and Hikaru Iwamoto now on sale through Sports Hochi Convenience Store Print
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Hochi Shimbun Co. is selling newspaper pages dated March 26 through Sports Hochi Convenience Store Print, a service that lets users print pages at convenience-store multifunction copiers. The pages feature the announcement of the opening lineup for the new theater EX THEATER ARIAKE, attended by Kazuya Ohashi of Naniwa Danshi, Takuto Teranishi of timelesz, Tatsuya Ueda, Noel Kawashima of Travis Japan and Hikaru Iwamoto of Snow Man.
Win a hand-signed reproduction manuscript! Campaign celebrates the conclusion of Kana Kurihara’s “Kaicho, Iiko wa Mou Owari” 【Holin Love Books】
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Holin Love Books, operated by TORICO, is holding a campaign to celebrate the release and conclusion of Kana Kurihara’s comic “Kaicho, Iiko wa Mou Owari (3).” Eligible items include the new volume, released by Overlap on April 15, 2026, and previously published volumes in the series. A hand-signed reproduction manuscript by the author will be given away in a drawing among orders for eligible items that have been shipped by May 15, 2026.
Idol group #BABABABAMBI’s farewell concert “-FINAL Baka Sawagi-” to be livestreamed exclusively and in full on Nico Nico Live from 16:00 on Saturday, March 28, 2026
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Dwango Co., Ltd. will livestream in full and exclusively on Nico Nico Live the farewell concert “-FINAL Baka Sawagi-” by idol group “#BABABABAMBI,” taking place on March 28, 2026. The group, which has been active since its formation in 2020, including a performance at Nippon Budokan, will bring its final stage to viewers nationwide. Fans will also be able to interact through real-time comments.
KREVA visits Nagasawa Stationery Center, a 140-year-old establishment! A deep dive into Kobe’s stationery culture, featured over 2 weeks on J-WAVE’s “PILOT THE ORIGINAL”
Reservations open at Gamers stores and online for the latest “Neptunia” series title, “Cho Shinjiku Game Neptunia ∞ (Unlimited)”; a “Gamers Super-Limited Edition” with deluxe bonuses is also available!
“Suku-Waku Navigator Schools,” central to peer learning among institutions participating in the “Tokyo Suku-Waku Program,” selected (fourth installment)
【HIGH! STANDARD】Custom cap event featuring U.S.-made caps and vintage patches
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Select shop HIGH! STANDARD will hold a 2-day event on March 28 and 29, where customers can customize U.S.-made caps with vintage patches. With support from Cooperstown Ball Cap, customers can create their own color combinations using a choice of all 5 cap colors and all 5 types of vintage patches.
Wins the “Special Award: Sustainable Implementation Award” and the “Partner Organization Special Award: HDI-Japan Award” in “GENIAC-PRIZE,” a prize-based program hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and NEDO
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Nextremer Inc. and Tokyu Corporation have won the “Special Award: Sustainable Implementation Award” and the “Partner Organization Special Award: HDI-Japan Award” in “GENIAC-PRIZE,” hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and NEDO. The awards recognized a trial of the conversational AI service “AI Minarai” at a tourist information center in Shibuya, which achieved a 22.4% reduction in response workload and improved answer accuracy.
Nogizaka46’s Sakura Kawasaki to release a 1st photo book, “Etude”; reprint decided before publication!
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A reprint has been decided before the release of Nogizaka46 member Sakura Kawasaki’s 1st photo book, “Etude.” The announcement drew a strong response, with the official X account’s followers surging and preview images exceeding 28 million views. Photographed in Paris and Nice, France, the book captures a range of sides, from a mature presence to an innocent expression.
A perennial favorite returns: this year’s exclusive collaboration between THOUSAND MILE and FREAK’S STORE, featuring UV protection and water-repellent functions for city outings, travel, the beach and outdoor activities!
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho expands Club Floor benefits to become a hotel chosen as a travel destination; launches breakfast featuring regional cuisine and carefully selected ingredients under the theme “Traveling Japan”
Multiple-key time-varying formation point theory: the potential of the world’s strongest security. “Media release tops ２６万 X views (impressions) in １ day” An evolution of zero trust: next-generation cutting-edge security without PINs
Nagano Prefecture PR character Arukuma appointed “Matsukawa Town Public Relations Department, Matsukawa Town 70th Anniversary Special Ambassador” 【Appointment ceremony at Nagano Prefectural Office on April 15】
Small-group functional movement sports classes | Trial lessons now open ahead of new school year enrollment; on-the-ground data highlights the importance of exercise habits
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Life & Sports Inc. has begun accepting trial lesson bookings for the new school year at its Karada Kino Sports Class in Bunkyo Ward. The small-group instruction focuses on helping children overcome reluctance to exercise and build confidence through successful experiences. The program supports the development of exercise habits, drawing on approximately 1,000 parent survey responses.
Notice of closure of the “Mizuhashi Hojudo TOKYO77th” Harajuku flagship store
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Mizuhashi Hojudo Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. will close its experiential flagship store, “Mizuhashi Hojudo TOKYO77th,” on March 29, 2026. Rather than continuing to operate a fixed location in Harajuku, the company will step up efforts to meet customers directly across Japan through pop-up stores and discussion sessions, drawing on the “medicine chest” tradition that was central to its founding.
【FM Aichi Kita Broadcasting】Radio programs available nationwide | Aichi Kita FM (broadcast from Inuyama Castle Town) also available online and on YouTube
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Alive Inc. will launch a new radio program, “Sparkling Lunch Time,” on FM Aichi Kita Broadcasting in April 2026. The program will air live from a studio in Inuyama Castle Town and focus on parenting and education. It will be available nationwide and is also scheduled for later release on YouTube and other platforms.
【Handball】21st Spring National Junior High School Handball Championship 【Day 1 results】
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The 21st Spring National Junior High School Handball Championship opened on March 26, 2026, in Himi, Toyama Prefecture. The opening day featured 1st-round matches for boys and girls, with winners including Tsurushiro Junior High School of Kumamoto, the previous girls’ champions. The tournament runs through March 29, and all matches will be streamed on the official YouTube channel.
Creators making their mark around the world explain: What makes memorable game environment design? Free seminar on 4/22 (Wed.): “Introduction to Game Worldbuilding: Basic Principles of Environment Design and Biome Construction”
Operated by an exterior wall repair company serving public agencies including UR, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, JKK Tokyo and JKK川崎市｜To mark its upcoming broadcast on『東京女神コレクション』, a special campaign for free trial participants begins April 1
Epics DAO Solana validator breaks into the top 5 in the Shinobi Performance Pool — a score of 99.92, with steady daily improvements delivering world-class performance
A total of 6 products, including “Island Pork Sausages with Umamo,” a collaboration with Okinawa food retailer Ibano, which has been in business for over 60 years, go on sale in April 2026
The half-anniversary celebration for『トリッカル・もちもちほっぺ大作戦』is coming soon! New Eldain Apostle イード makes an appearance! Join the event for a chance to get up to 200 gacha pulls!
“Kurhouse Consultation,” a LINE counseling service offering 24-hour support from AI and counselors, provides support for isolation during spring break and before the new school year
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The nonprofit organization くるくるネット is offering “Kurhouse Consultation,” a 24-hour LINE counseling service, to help prevent the sense of isolation that can arise during spring break and at the start of a new school year. The free, anonymous service combines initial AI responses with support from counselors and addresses concerns such as loneliness and future plans. It currently has 80 registered users.
Misato Shimizu shows her full-on love of baths as she becomes a special supporter of the “Pocari Bath Project”!
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Otsuka Pharmaceutical has launched the “Pocari Bath Project” in 2026, the year of “026 (bath),” to promote hydration and electrolyte replenishment before and after bathing. Misato Shimizu has been named special supporter. Initiatives include offering Pocari Sweat cans on the 26th of each month at bathing facilities nationwide.
“Cosmic Princess Kaguya!” is a huge hit in theaters! Celebrating its success and long run, and aiming for an even happier ending! “Super” hit thank-you video released!
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Netflix’s original animated film “Cosmic Princess Kaguya!” has opened in theaters and become a hit, with cumulative box office revenue topping 1.3 billion yen. To mark its extended theatrical run, the 3rd round of audience bonuses will be distributed from March 27, alongside screenings featuring character welcome announcements that change weekly.
Enjoy a major “Heaven Burns Red × SMALL WORLDS TOKYO” event at the miniature museum in Ariake, Tokyo! March 28, 2026 (Sat.)–April 28 (Tue.) / 9:00–19:00
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A collaboration event with the RPG “Heaven Burns Red” will run from March 28 to April 28, 2026, at the miniature museum SMALL WORLDS TOKYO in Ariake, Tokyo. Featured characters will change between the first and second halves of the event. Tickets with limited-edition bonuses, including adult tickets for 3,700 yen, will be sold, along with an in-venue stamp rally (participation fee: 2,500 yen), limited-edition merchandise and menu items, and a special print-sticker booth (700 yen per use).
Second teaser visual unveiled for “The New Prince of Tennis U-17 WORLD CUP: Final Roster Selection Match”!
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The second teaser visual for the anime “The New Prince of Tennis U-17 WORLD CUP: Final Roster Selection Match” has been unveiled. The story follows the selection of Japan’s representatives for the U-17 WORLD CUP final. The series is scheduled to air in fall 2026.
muque’s nationwide and Asia tour “GLHF” Tokyo show to stream live exclusively on U-NEXT! Watch party on social media to be held on the day of the stream!
【I Z A】Three-day limited “I Z A BLOOMING WOMAN” event to be held during cherry blossom season—celebrating “a delicious, beautiful and feel-good spring”
Callisto offers free, labeled datasets of chest X-rays with suspected lung cancer and prostate cancer MRI scans for AI and clinical research【Commercial use permitted】
First-ever full-scale festival in collaboration with『Zipper』! Report on “Zipper×NIG FES-LIVE&FASHION SHOW-,” featuring “Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku” and “SWEET STEADY”
Orabubble, a mouthpiece-style oral irrigator using fine-bubble technology, featured in Yano Research Institute’s “2026 Edition: Current Status and Outlook for Healthcare Ventures”
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Orabubble, a mouthpiece-style oral irrigator developed and sold by Orabubble株式会社, has been featured in Yano Research Institute’s market research report “2026 Edition: Current Status and Outlook for Healthcare Ventures.” The product uses fine-bubble technology to clean with water alone and is expected to help reduce the burden on caregivers. It is also registered with the Welfare Equipment Information System (TAIS).
Drama『ゆかりくんはギャップがずるい』Blu-ray set for release on July 1 (Wed.), 2026; preorders begin today!
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TOKYO MX has announced that the Blu-ray of the drama『ゆかりくんはギャップがずるい』will be released on July 1, 2026, with preorders opening today at online retailers. The release includes all 8 episodes, along with bonus content such as a special cast roundtable and previously unreleased footage. Additional broadcasts on Higashi Nippon Broadcasting and TV Hokkaido have also been announced.
Footage of a surprise visit to recipients of recycled table tennis tables used in official matches to be released on YouTube
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With support from Sanei Co., Ltd., the T League is running a project to recycle and donate tables used in official league matches to school table tennis clubs across Japan. Kitayama Junior High School in Kitayama Village, Wakayama Prefecture, has been selected to receive a donation. Footage of the surprise visit to deliver the news will be streamed on the official YouTube channel from 19:00 on March 26, 2026.
Third printing confirmed within 1 week of release: “A Theory of Professional Baseball Managers Through the Lens of Management Techniques” sees repeated reprints amid strong sales
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
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Modelpress held the “Modelpress Best Drama Awards” ceremony on March 18, 2026, to honor the year’s best dramas. The first initiative of its kind to span terrestrial TV, streaming and short dramas across all platforms, the awards were selected based on reader votes and judging by influencers and the editorial team. A stellar lineup of winners, including Ryoma Takeuchi, Kyoko Yoshine and Takeru Satoh, gathered for the event.
Company employees take part in the selection meeting for IPA’s “10 Major Information Security Threats 2026”
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株式会社エーピーコミュニケーションズ announced that 3 engineers from its zero-trust business, “0-WAN,” took part in the IPA’s “10 Major Information Security Threats 2026” selection committee. The company has participated in the committee for 4 consecutive years since 2023. Through its 0-WAN business, it supports migration to zero-trust models and provides security operations support.
Omu Town, Hokkaido, and Stellar Green sign partnership agreement to achieve carbon neutrality
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Oumu Town in Hokkaido and 株式会社ステラーグリーン signed a partnership agreement on March 26, 2026, to achieve carbon neutrality. They will promote demonstration projects to visualize forest resources and create carbon credits, contributing to Oumu Town’s goal of becoming a “Zero Carbon City.” The initiative aims to convert abundant forest resources into economic value and build a sustainable community.
“資産税ナビ” Releases Osaka City Version of Fixed Asset Tax Overpayment Checker — AI Compares and Assesses Valuation Trends by Ward
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株式会社Mycat has released “資産税ナビ,” a service that uses AI to analyze and check the validity of fixed asset tax valuations in Osaka City. It assesses discrepancies from market prices for residential land. The service also analyzes area trends by ward and recommends ways to check for fixed asset tax overpayments.
[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
Kyoto University of the Arts sponsors J-WAVE’s “KYOTO GEIJUTSU DAIGAKU SONG STORIES,” hosted by SUPER EIGHT’s Shota Yasuda
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Kyoto University of the Arts began sponsoring “KYOTO GEIJUTSU DAIGAKU SONG STORIES,” a music program airing on J-WAVE, on April 3, 2026. The university will launch an online “Music Course” in April 2026, where students can study music production. SUPER EIGHT’s Shota Yasuda will host the program, and faculty members from the music course are also scheduled to appear as guests.
“Midnight Black Sesame Tantanmotsu Stew,” perfected to pair with alcohol, goes on sale
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KURAND株式会社 began selling “真夜中の黒胡麻担々もつ煮,” a new product developed to pair with alcoholic drinks, through its online liquor store “クランド” on March 26, 2026. A J.S.A. Wine Expert and a kikizakeshi were involved in its development. The product features a rich, tantan-style black sesame soup that blends with the fat of the offal for a bold flavor. Advance sales are currently underway on the crowdfunding service “クラファン！”.
“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, a soccer club based in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, that aims to join the J.League, has signed a 2026 season support partner agreement with 新正ビル管理, a building management company. The partnership came about because both parties share a commitment to revitalizing the local community. The club is stepping up its activities with the goals of promotion to the Kanto Division 1 League for the 2026 season and entry into the J.League in 2030.
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!