AI solves difficult inspection challenges involving resin, metal, circuit boards and more—Phoxter to exhibit at Manufacturing World Nagoya (April 8–10)
Make on-site decisions about adopting inspection and surveying technology. Demonstration seminar for the latest DJI industrial drones | April 10 (Fri), Sanjo, Niigata [Free entry; advance registration required]
“VOLT” adds 50 industry-specific website design templates, tailored to small and medium-sized businesses in food service, beauty, professional services and more
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Mycat Inc. has added 50 industry-specific website design templates for small and medium-sized businesses in food service, beauty, professional services and other sectors to its AI website creation platform “VOLT.” This will make it easier for small and medium-sized businesses facing website development challenges to understand the structure and estimated cost of a website suited to their needs.
[JPI Seminar] Nichimo Co., Ltd. on “Keys to Successful Land-Based Aquaculture, Challenges and Future Development Strategies,” to be held on April 13 (Mon)
The sound makes no demands. It leaves behind only an environment for sleep. CROIX HEALING’s “Pure Sleep Sounds – Where Sleep Grows Deep” begins streaming March 27
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CROIX HEALING began streaming its latest album, “Pure Sleep Sounds – Where Sleep Grows Deep,” on March 27. The album consists of gentle ambient sounds and aims to provide a comfortable sleep environment. It is also compatible with Dolby Atmos.
Results of survey on the Nippon Foundation-funded “A Notebook for After Parents Are Gone” project announced at event in 2025
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The Digital End-of-Life Planning Promotion Council (DEA), a general incorporated association, held an event on March 14, 2025, to announce the results of a survey on the Nippon Foundation-funded “A Notebook for After Parents Are Gone” project. The survey found that while 85.5% of parents of children with disabilities feel strong anxiety about what will happen after they are gone, only 57.0% have begun making preparations, highlighting strong needs for information sharing and digitalization.
[Kirishima, Kagoshima] Omi Beef Hormone Chikusan Sudaku Kokubu Chuo store opens! Fresh offal for 390 yen and draft beer for 190 yen; free reception to be held
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Sogo Omi Beef Trading will open its franchise store, Omi Beef Hormone Chikusan Sudaku Kokubu Chuo, in Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture, on May 18, 2026. The restaurant will serve its signature fresh offal for 390 yen and a small draft beer for 190 yen, and will be open until 3 a.m. To mark the opening, it will hold a reception on May 17, inviting 10 groups totaling 40 Kirishima residents free of charge.
[Louis Vuitton] Zendaya wears Louis Vuitton high jewelry to the premiere of the film “The Drama” (original title)
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Zendaya appeared at the Rome premiere of the film “The Drama” wearing Louis Vuitton high jewelry, including a Perception ring and Optimism earrings and ring.
National high school band competition TEENS ROCK to be held in Higashiosaka again this year! High school students lead the event’s operations?!
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The national high school band competition TEENS ROCK will be held in Higashiosaka. A key feature of the event is that high school students take the lead in organizing it.
“Higashi Betsuin Terrace Hall” opens next to Me-Tele! Nagoya’s Higashi Betsuin Hall in Naka Ward reopens after renovations; opening performance set for May 9: “Me-Tele Rakugo: Hosei Tsukitei Rakugo Show”
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Higashi Betsuin Hall in Nagoya’s Naka Ward will reopen as Higashi Betsuin Terrace Hall after upgrades to its sound and lighting equipment. The venue has a capacity of 450 seated or 600 standing. The opening performance, “Me-Tele Rakugo: Hosei Tsukitei Rakugo Show,” will take place on May 9, 2026, featuring Sh iraku Tachikawa as a special guest. Tickets cost 4,800 yen, tax included. The hall is scheduled to begin full-scale operations on July 1.
ud.Japan Co., Ltd. runs a global entrepreneur development program originating in Kyoto|Entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs from more than 6 countries take part; program earns a 100% satisfaction rating
AI-powered in-house DX platform DX BASE, backed by a track record of protecting corporate websites for 73,307 sites nationwide, now available completely free to SCSC contract companies
“Yes, it really does have the texture of fresh noodles.” 10 owners of shops honored by the Ramen Walker Grand Prix give Nissin Raoh an honest evaluation!
Car accessories maker Pellucid launches tablet holder with flexible arm, compatible with tablets up to 12.9 inches and designed for low-position mounting that helps keep the driver’s view clear (PH2682)
The uncompromising pursuit of and attention to internal construction deliver a feel that satisfies professionals. STEADY Hex Dumbbell Solid launches to elevate the quality of your training
New cherry blossom work unveiled for the first time at teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka. “Crystallized Cherry Blossoms and the Astral Body of Cherry Blossoms,” where blossoms glow on a spring night as if crystals were emerging, is scheduled to be on view through Sunday, April 12. The light of the lamps floating on the large pond turns cherry-blossom pink.
Koshien History Museum to hold Hanshin Tigers special exhibition “Relief” starting Tuesday, April 7 — distribution of Hanshin Tigers-exclusive digital trading cards also begins the same day
[JAF Kagawa] JAF app coupon for 100 yen off Zeni-gata Sand Painting Monaka Ice available at Roadside Station Kotohiki!
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The JAF Kagawa branch will offer a JAF app coupon for use at Roadside Station Kotohiki from April 1 to June 30, 2026. The coupon gives customers 100 yen off Zeni-gata Sand Painting Monaka Ice. This is a special member benefit that makes use of features such as the JAF smartphone app’s digital membership card.
Joyfull family restaurants have received the Kurumin certification 4 times through last year and promote diverse work styles as a company supporting child-rearing
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The family restaurant chain Joyfull has received Kurumin certification 4 times as a company that supports child-rearing. The company has created a family-friendly workplace by extending the statutory childcare leave period and allowing employees to use options such as reduced working hours, restrictions on late-night work and nursing leave through the end of the school year in which their child is in 4th grade. It also offers financial and institutional support, including childcare leave, childbirth and childcare lump-sum benefits, housing allowances and meal discounts.
12 winning works selected for Haneda Airport photo contest “YOUR HANEDA STORY 2026”!
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12 winning works have been selected for the Haneda Airport photo contest “YOUR HANEDA STORY 2026.” Actor Shunsuke Kazama, film director Shinichiro Ueda and freelance announcer Junko Toyoda served as judges. The contest was held under the theme “Haneda Airport is a place where your own special story unfolds.” Submitted photos and stories are available on the contest website.
Launch of the “Bus & Rail Combi Pass Hiroshima ⇔ Shobara”
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Bihoku Kotsu and JR West will launch the “Bus & Rail Combi Pass,” valid between Hiroshima and Shobara. The special ticket combines a highway bus ticket with a JR Geibi Line ticket and, with support from Shobara City, can be purchased for 2,500 yen instead of the regular price of 3,830 yen. It will be on sale from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.
April 23: AndTech to hold a Zoom seminar, “Introductory Course: Design and Component Characteristics of Prefilled Syringe (PFS) Formulations and Compliance with U.S. and European Regulations — Barrels and Plungers, E&L, MDR and QMSR”
Neko Musubi launches breeder evaluation scoring feature — quantifying breeding environments and health management
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Mycat Co., Ltd. has released a breeder rating and scoring feature for its AI cat breeder matching service, “Neko Musubi.” The feature scores breeders out of 100 based on 5 criteria: breeding environment, health management, socialization, information disclosure and after-sales support. The AI calculates the scores by combining registration information with user feedback.
Learn compassion by experiencing a world that is difficult to see: “Compassion Doctor Certification Quiz Adventure Rally” to be held April 4 (Saturday)
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Wakasa Seikatsu Co., Ltd. will hold “Compassion Doctor Certification Quiz Adventure Rally,” an experiential event to deepen understanding of visual disabilities, in Kyoto on April 4, 2026. Participants will learn the importance of helping one another through white cane walking and low-vision experiences.
Hachinohe Biomass Power Plant to provide environmental value to JR East through a virtual PPA—promoting decarbonization in railway operations
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In collaboration with eREX, Hachinohe Biomass Power will provide JR East with environmental value equivalent to approximately 85 million kWh annually through a virtual PPA starting in April 2026. The initiative will promote decarbonization in railway operations and the independence of renewable energy sources through a transition from the FIT to the FIP system.
A new standard for treating mandibular fractures! Publication of “Surgical Techniques for Mandibular Fractures: Toward Freedom from Intermaxillary Fixation and Early Return to Normal Life”
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Ryo Sasaki, a lecturer at Tokyo Women's Medical University, has published a specialist book outlining a new approach to treating mandibular fractures, “Surgical Techniques for Mandibular Fractures.” The book explains surgical strategies aimed at avoiding intermaxillary fixation and helping patients return to society early, offering practical guidance for oral surgeons and residents.
Don't let cost stop young people from pursuing overseas study: scholarships totaling 10 million yen, with no repayment required, available to prospective students starting March 31
Checking routes to safety from the 3/11 tsunami: Jinno District Disaster Prevention Association holds tsunami evacuation drill in the Jinno district of Mikawa Port, Toyohashi City!
Revitalizing the Tokyo Bay area through community development powered by sports: “WANGAN ACTION Sports Academy: ‘Kachi-Meshi®’ Talk Show with Wataru Morishige” to be held
Initiatives for the FY Reiwa 7 demonstration project toward the social implementation of automated logistics roads (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)
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Nomura Real Estate and its partners conducted a demonstration project in Yokohama toward the social implementation of the “automated logistics road” concept promoted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. They examined the potential for efficiency gains through automated cargo transfers at logistics hubs and the sharing of truck arrival information, and confirmed effects including reduced driver waiting times. Going forward, they will apply the findings from the project to help realize the concept.
7 JR companies to work together to standardize materials and parts for railway electrical equipment—toward sustainable railway operations and a stronger supply chain
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7 JR companies have begun working together to standardize materials and parts for railway electrical equipment and strengthen the supply chain. The initiative is expected to stabilize parts supply, improve manufacturers’ efficiency and enable parts sharing during disasters. The companies aim to support sustainable railway operations and the development of the industry as a whole.
Revitalizing the Tokyo Bay area through community development powered by sports: “WANGAN ACTION Sports Academy: ‘Kachi-Meshi®’ Talk Show with Wataru Morishige” to be held
JAL Group and Hato Bus collaboration: sustainable tour exploring the area around Narita Airport, featuring an “Aircraft Eco Class” led by JAL flight crew!
Yamaha, the musical instrument maker, Yamaha Motor, the vehicle maker, and Shunkado, maker of Unagi Pie, collaborate on “GAKKI SABLE,” cookies inspired by musical instruments
Miki Fujimoto reveals how she handles marital arguments: “My husband sometimes leaves home”; Sayaka’s Niiyama shares a “surprising move” after arguing with his wife, leaving the studio convinced | Episode 4 of “Goodbye Proposal via Australia”
“anifull,” a Japanese animal orthopedic support-care brand, to exhibit at “AVNC 2026,” the first international conference for veterinary nurses to be held in Asia!
Kaminara Energy Storage Facility begins receiving power in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture, establishing a new deployment model for storage facilities with the first installation of a HOBE ENERGY grid-scale battery storage system (5MWh)
Celebrating 5 years on air! Past-episode leaders from “Torikizoku,” “Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten” and “Shionogi & Co.” keep appearing! The ever-evolving leaders of Kansai hit the mark again!
Softening the words that are hard to say: “Umeko,” a LINE conversation support service for situations where people struggle with how to communicate, launches
Wine and cider event and sales of a Nagano Prefecture local sake set
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As a special event for the “Gather! Eki Sake Part! Vol. 6” stamp rally, JR East Nagano Branch will hold a wine and cider pairing event at Hotel Metropolitan Nagano on April 29. Capacity is 50 people, and the participation fee is 8,500 yen. A limited run of 100 “Nagano Local Sake Sets” will also be sold at NewDays Nagano and NewDays Matsumoto Meihinkan from April 1 to May 11.
Solid appears liquid — SOLID AS LIQUID — sign maker DAIKAN to exhibit at Milan Design Week 2026 for the first time
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DAIKAN, a sign maker based in Osaka and founded in 1964, will exhibit for the first time at Milan Design Week 2026, held in Milan, Italy, from April 20 to 26, 2026. At the exhibition venue Palermo 18, it will collaborate with FEEL GOOD CREATION and 130 to present a prototype of the FLUX TABLE, featuring FLUX METAL, a new metal finish that ripples like liquid. The exhibition, “Return to…,” will offer an experience that gradually awakens all five senses—not only sight, but also touch, smell and taste.
Rear-end collision and multiple-vehicle crash involving an express bus: drowsiness from long hours of driving and inadequate post-accident response cited as factors
Kanagawa Information Service Industry Association to hold joint company information session: Kanagawa IT Company Research Fair for students graduating in 2027
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The Kanagawa Information Service Industry Association will hold a joint company information session, the Kanagawa IT Company Research Fair, for students graduating in 2027 at Yokohama Shintoshi Hall on April 24, 2026. A total of 29 IT companies will take part, offering students an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the IT industry. An interview preparation seminar will also be held.
Agreement on industry-academia collaboration signed with Nagoya University
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JA Bank Aichi Shinren (Aichi Prefectural Credit Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives) announced on March 13, 2026, that it had signed an agreement on industry-academia collaboration with Nagoya University.
100 works selected from around 450 recommended by museum curators nationwide: “100 Artworks to See in Japan: Contemporary Art in Japan” to go live on a special website on Friday, March 27, 2026
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The National Center for Art Research published “100 Artworks to See in Japan: Contemporary Art in Japan” on a special website on March 27, 2026. The selection comprises 100 works chosen from around 450 recommended by museum curators across Japan, showcasing the appeal of contemporary Japanese art. The selected works are held by museums in 32 prefectures, with attention also paid to gender balance among the artists.
The 6th installment produced by vertical short-video creator “Kacchan”! New content tracing the homebuilding process from the beginning through handover released
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AVANTIA Inc. released new content introducing the homebuilding process at 18:00 on March 27, 2026, as the 6th installment of its Instagram project produced by vertical short-video creator “Kacchan.” In the video, employees show the process of building a home, from sales discussions through handover. Previous installments have also drawn strong audience response.
Seven Rich Group signs comprehensive partnership agreement with Hokuyo Bank to support startups and more, providing hands-on assistance for startups entering Hokkaido from outside the region and for DX, and driving regional economic revitalization
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Seven Rich Group and Hokuyo Bank signed a comprehensive partnership agreement on startup support and other matters on March 27, 2026. The agreement aims to support startups from outside Hokkaido as they expand into the region, as well as DX, and to revitalize the regional economy. In addition to fundraising assistance, the partners will provide hands-on support, including BPO services and DX assistance.
[Video released] “GovTech Conference” held to discuss the latest developments and future of medical DX from the perspectives of government, medical institutions, businesses and patients
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GovTech Tokyo has released an archive video of the GovTech Conference held on February 6, 2026. Under the theme “The Future of Medical DX: Transforming Healthcare Through DX,” participants discussed the current state and future of medical DX from diverse perspectives, including those of government, medical institutions, businesses and patients. Tadateru Yamada of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Public Health and Medical Care and Masami Sakoi, Medical Director-General at the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, spoke about national and Tokyo initiatives in medical DX. GovTech Tokyo will continue to hold conferences as a forum for discussing the use of technology in government.
Reimagining tradition for “a life with igusa in every home”: Hagiwara Co. to hold the “Connecting Igusa: Future Project Igusa Marche” at Tokyo Station from April 23
Bringing Generation Z’s sensibilities to business! “Konan Women’s University Students × Lab Network Industry-Academia Collaboration Project” creates new commemorative items
[Certified as a Kanagawa Prefecture ME-BYO BRAND | Evidence-based Hot Tab bath additive] A daily essential for “pre-symptomatic care”: supporting a healthier body through chemical-free bathing without relying on “soap and shampoo routines”
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Hot Album Tansansen Tablet Co. announced that its bicarbonate bath additive, Medicinal HOT TAB WELLNESS, was certified as a Kanagawa Prefecture ME-BYO BRAND on March 27, Reiwa 8. A certification ceremony, product exhibition and hands-on event will be held at the Kanagawa Prefectural Government Office on April 8, Reiwa 8, with Governor Yuji Kuroiwa in attendance. The product promotes a lifestyle that supports blood circulation and improvement of pre-symptomatic conditions through the bathing effects of neutral bicarbonate ions.
Online school “Daitora” partners with IT recruitment agency “Workship CAREER” to launch career support for Daitora students
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Online school Daitora and IT recruitment agency Workship CAREER have partnered to launch career support for students from March 27, 2026. Their “W Support” model combines job matching with portfolio assistance to provide free, robust support for people seeking to move into IT careers without prior experience.
“Infinity Nikki” Ver. 2.4, “Don’t Listen, Forest,” launches March 27. Set off to explore an uncharted forest!
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Infold Games released the Ver. 2.4 update, “Don’t Listen, Forest,” for the open-world RPG Infinity Nikki on March 27. The update introduces a new ☆5 outfit set and free events.
The globally popular romance simulation game Love and Deepspace introduces Mahiru’s new Sun-rank ☆5 Memory Pair in the limited-time wish “When Ten Thousand Ghosts Fade Away,” starting 3/28! The event “Guiding Souls Through the Shadowlight” is also underway!
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INFOLD will hold the limited-time wish “When Ten Thousand Ghosts Fade Away” and the event “Guiding Souls Through the Shadowlight” in the romance simulation game Love and Deepspace, which has surpassed 80 million users worldwide, starting March 28, 2026. The limited-time wish will increase the odds of obtaining Mahiru’s new Sun-rank ☆5 Memory Pair, while the event offers rewards including a ☆4 Memory Pair for free. A sign-up event offering a ☆5 Memory upon meeting certain requirements will also run from March 19, 2026.
Maruzen Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. | PPA-based renewable power generation introduced at Miyoshi Plant
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Maruzen Pharmaceuticals introduced renewable power generation through a PPA (power purchase agreement) at its Miyoshi Plant in March 2026. This will switch the plant to around 460,000 kWh of renewable electricity annually and is expected to cut CO2 emissions by 250t per year. The company has already achieved CO2 reductions at its Shin-Onomichi Plant and Kui Farm, and plans to introduce PPAs at its Research Institute and Tokyo Branch in the new fiscal year. It aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46% from 2013 levels by 2030.
Poise Skin Care Pad for reassurance against sudden heavy leakage (300cc): new extra-value pack
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日本製紙クレシア will launch nationwide on April 1, 2026, its new “Poise Skin Care Pad Super Absorbent Wide—For Peace of Mind With Sudden Heavy Leakage, 36 Pads, Extra Value Pack,” a product designed specifically for incontinence care. The pad has an approximate absorption capacity of 300cc and measures 16×35cm. It features deodorizing and 24-hour antibacterial functions using functional cellulose nanofibers, as well as a skin-comfort sheet designed to reduce skin irritation.