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 step-down DC/DC converter with a 3A output capability. It supports an input range of 3.3V to 36V and is designed for smart meters and industrial equipment. With efficiency of up to 93%, it simplifies design by minimizing external components.
“pop’n music Kawa Poyo Stickers” roll out at amusement facilities nationwide
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Starting March 26 (Thu.), コナミアーケードゲームス will offer the arcade prize “pop'n music カワぽよシール” at amusement facilities nationwide and through its online prize game “コナクレ.” The sticker lineup includes 2 types: “あか” and “あお.” To mark the launch, the company is also running a social media campaign on its official X account through March 31 (Tue.), with sticker sets to be awarded to 3 winners selected by lottery.
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 in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to promote stays where guests can spend time with hairless cats such as Sphynxes. It aims to provide an environment where people with cat allergies or those unable to keep cats can still enjoy time with them. The property is within walking distance of JR Takamatsu Station and can also serve as a base for exploring the Setouchi region.
【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, operated by ウィア・エデュケーション, will begin an online spring course for incoming first-year junior high school students on March 26, 2026. It is offering free admission to a limited number of 300 students on a first-come, first-served basis. Aligned with “New Treasure” and “体系数学,” which are used at combined junior and senior high schools, the course offers 5 lessons each in English and mathematics, with each lesson lasting 60 minutes.
[For the Transport Industry] Changes to Filings and Permits After the 2024 Problem — “許認可ナビ” Publishes Guide for Logistics Businesses
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株式会社Mycat has published a “許認可ナビ” guide to help the logistics industry respond to the 2024 problem. It outlines the procedures required to review operational management systems in light of overtime work limits, change the number of vehicles, and reorganize business offices. Presented as a checklist, it clearly explains legal obligations and key filing requirements.
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, a marketing partner, appointed Akie Shimada as an outside director at its 22nd ordinary general meeting of shareholders. Shimada has extensive practical experience in branding and marketing, as well as strong insight grounded in the consumer perspective, and will become the company’s first female outside director. With Shimada’s participation, the company aims to increase diversity on its board, advance its brand strategy and strengthen its management structure.
【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 the acquisition of the office building 銀座PREX East as property for sale. Located in Tsukiji, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, the property is a relatively new, 10-story steel-frame half-set-up office building. With demand for offices in central Tokyo remaining firm, the company expects the high-income-generating asset to drive growth. It plans to continue actively acquiring real estate, primarily office buildings.
“Tardibloom,” a project expressing sensibilities as “things,” launches
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Tardibloom, a project bringing together artists and management members, has launched. It aims to express sensibilities shaped by different cultures and perspectives through “objects.” Its first release is the “no.917” fragrance series, inspired by the atmosphere of New York’s Lower East Side. The lineup includes incense, incense holders and sachets, as well as holders created in collaboration with HARIO.
Porous fibers created to adsorb causative agents of intractable diseases
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東レ has developed a technology that allows the pore size of porous PMMA fibers to be precisely controlled at the nanoscale and expanded to a maximum of approximately 1,000nm, about 50 times larger than before. The technology enables the selective adsorption and removal of large-molecular-weight substances that cause intractable diseases such as autoimmune diseases and cancer. The company aims to bring it into practical use early as a new option for blood purification treatment, and is also pursuing applications in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
“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.
[Puzzle & Dragons] First collaboration with “The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls”!
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The puzzle RPG “Puzzle & Dragons” will hold its first collaboration event with “THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS” starting March 27, 2026. Limited-time gacha draws featuring characters such as “new generations” and “Kaede Takagaki,” along with Magic Stone bundles, will be available, and collaboration dungeons are also planned. The event runs through April 4, 2026.
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 free webinars introducing its GIS product “SIS.” The webinars will take place on April 23, 2026, and May 19. Aimed at those facing challenges with GIS implementation and operations, such as license costs and data conversion, the sessions will explain SIS’s features and applications and provide details of a limited-time campaign.
“MapBoost” Releases Free Fukuoka Report on How Restaurants Respond to Reviews — PDF Data Available for the Tenjin and Hakata Areas
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株式会社Mycat has released a free Fukuoka edition of its “MapBoost” report analyzing how restaurants respond to reviews. It focuses on data from the Tenjin and Hakata areas and is available for download in PDF format from the official website after registering an email address.
Notice of Press Conference on Japanese National Water Polo Team Player Haruka Inaba Joining the Company
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Japanese national water polo team player Haruka Inaba will join 塩谷建設株式会社 effective April 1, 2026, the company announced. Inaba, who is from Toyama City, has competed in international events such as the World Championships since graduating from Shumei University. A press conference to announce her joining is scheduled for March 30 at 塩谷建設’s headquarters in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture.
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!
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
株式会社サイバーフォートレス has begun offering 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 improves performance through GPU acceleration support. The solution provides on-screen watermarking and operation log management.