“Customer Service Chinese Phrasebook” to Boost Sales to Chinese Visitors to Japan Opens for Kindle Preorders! Includes 1,500 Practical Words and 1,709 Audio Clips
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On March 30, 2026, マジェステック began accepting preorders for the Kindle e-book “すぐ使える！接客中国語フレーズ集.” It will be released on April 20, 2026, and costs ¥1,180. The book includes more than 1,500 phrases organized by industry and situation, along with 1,709 audio clips that can be played in a browser or downloaded.
Next-Generation Leader Development Program “ALIVE” to Hold Its First “CENTRAL” in Fall 2026; Compact 1-Night, 2-Day “ACTIVE” Event to Be Held in 静岡 for the First Time Ahead of It!
[EU Business Hub Event Report] Accelerating the Green Energy Transition: EU Business Hub Exhibits for the Third Time at Smart Energy Week Spring 2026
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EU Business Hub exhibited for the third time at Smart Energy Week Spring 2026. The event drew more than 63,000 visitors and about 1,500 exhibitors, highlighting cooperation between the EU and Japan. More than 1,000 meetings and business discussions took place during the event, leading to tangible business results. The next event is scheduled to take place at INTEX Osaka from July 2 to 4, 2026, as “WHX Osaka.”
株式会社AOZORA COMPANY has expanded the showroom at オーシャンデザイン長岡店 in 長岡市, 新潟県. In response to strong demand for mobility in snowy regions and rising interest in used cars amid higher prices, the company aims to add about 50 vehicles.
[八千代市, 千葉県] 3x3 Professional Basketball Team YACHIYO FLAGs Signs Sponsorship Agreement with 昭和ゴム工業株式会社 — Creating the Future with Businesses as a Community-Based Professional Team
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YACHIYO FLAGs, a 3x3 professional basketball team based in 八千代市, 千葉県, has signed a sponsorship agreement with 昭和ゴム工業株式会社 for the 26-27 season. 昭和ゴム工業, a general rubber manufacturer headquartered in 八千代市, plans to carry out promotions and community events jointly with the team.
[八千代市, 千葉県] 3x3 Professional Basketball Team YACHIYO FLAGs Signs Sponsorship Agreement with 株式会社住まいるワークス — Creating the Future with Businesses as a Community-Based Professional Team
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YACHIYO FLAGs, a 3x3 professional basketball team based in 八千代市, 千葉県, has signed a sponsorship agreement with 株式会社住まいるワークス for the 26-27 season. 住まいるワークス, which provides real estate services around 幕張本郷 in 花見川区, 千葉市, plans to carry out promotions and community events jointly with the team.
[八千代市, 千葉県] 3x3 Professional Basketball Team YACHIYO FLAGs Signs Sponsorship Agreement with 信和産業株式会社 — Creating the Future with Businesses as a Community-Based Professional Team
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YACHIYO FLAGs, a 3x3 professional basketball team based in 八千代市, 千葉県, has signed a sponsorship agreement with 信和産業株式会社 for the 26-27 season. 信和産業, a local company specializing in food packaging, plans to carry out promotions and community events jointly with the team.
“The Problem Isn’t Hiring When an Organization Fails to Act”: Seminar on Building “Self-Driven Organizations” Through Strategic HR and Cognitive Science Coaching
[First Time in 北海道] Joint Job Fair for 2 Professions—Dental Hygienists and Dentists—“DH就活フェス＆MEETUP” to Be Held in 札幌 on July 12, 2026; Applications Open for a Limited 10 Exhibitor Clinics
[Managing High-Stress Ratios] Launch of a Program to Track High-Stress Trends in an Explainable Way and Support Improvement Efforts in Priority Departments
GBP Strengthens Capacity for Procurement and Related Work for PCS Repowering at Solar Power Plants—End-to-End Service from Junction Boxes and Collector Boxes to Cable Installation
Win a Special Invitation to the Red Bull VIP Lounge! Enter to Win an Exclusive Experience at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, Including Flights and Accommodation, in the “Red Bull Unserious Race Campaign!”
一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会（GDX） Launches a “Local Government Seminar Attendance Support Service,” Using Its Local Government Network to Provide Full Support for Attendance at Company-Hosted Seminars
Stayway Begins Business Partnership with 広島信用金庫, Aiming to Improve Subsidy Utilization Support Through 補助金クラウド and Promote Sustainable Growth for Companies in 広島県
83% of Taiwanese Consumers Who Have Visited Japan Continue to Buy Japanese Products Through Cross-Border E-Commerce After Returning Home [2026 Report on Taiwanese Consumers’ Japanese Product Purchasing Behavior]
【Application deadline: 3/31 (Tue)】ZETA CEO Yamazaki to speak at the “Hirota Securities IR Seminar & Lecture,” exploring ZETA’s growth strategy and key highlights with Eimei Sakurai of Kabutocho Catalyst
〈Why, when and how did language emerge, and how has it evolved?〉Leading archaeologist Steven Mithen takes on humanity’s greatest mystery in the groundbreaking new book A History of Language and Humanity, on sale March 27, 2026!
“J-WAVE SOUND OF CINEMA Award” to be presented again this year at Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia! Recognizing the potential of “sound” in short films
Beyond the Void: Space Science Forged by Vacuum Technology
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Vacuum technology is essential for recreating the space environment on Earth and supporting research and development in materials science and manufacturing in space (additive manufacturing). Vacuum technology is the foundation for experiments aboard the ISS, short-duration experiments using sounding rockets, and the future realization of self-sufficient manufacturing in space. Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions provides vacuum technologies ideally suited to these space research applications.
Slide-sharing service Doxcel officially launches video posting and restricted-sharing features
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Applucid Inc., operator of the slide-sharing service Doxcel, has officially launched a feature that lets users post and share videos on Doxcel. Public videos are free, while paid plans allow videos to be shared privately with only people who have the link. This will enable companies that cannot use public video platforms such as YouTube to post and manage videos while complying with their internal security policies.
【Survey on choosing cosmetic medical treatments and experiences of poor outcomes】About 70% regret their choice of clinic. An in-depth analysis of the causes and decision-making criteria
●Limited to 3000● SUZUKI JIMNY SIERRA key chain now available to the public at Narita Airport
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A 3D key chain of the SUZUKI JIMNY SIERRA has gone on general sale at Narita Airport (Terminal 2 departure area) through CAMSHOP.JP, operated by Faith Co., Ltd. Limited to a production run of 5000, the key chain features realistic 3D sculpting, a premium finish, a logo plate and a mini shovel-shaped charm. It is also suitable as a gift and is available on the official CAMSHOP.JP website.
【Limited to the first 5 companies】AI transformation starting at 0 yen! Launch of the “Claude Implementation Speed Pack” for small and medium-sized businesses and specialized departments.
FM802’s spring campaign ACCESS! Kicks off in April! This year’s campaign song will be composed by Yoshiki Mizuno (Ikimono-gakari, HIROBA), with lyrics by Maguro Taniguchi (KANA-BOON)!
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FM802 will launch its spring campaign “ACCESS!” in April. This year’s campaign song will be composed by Yoshiki Mizuno (Ikimono-gakari, HIROBA), with lyrics by Maguro Taniguchi (KANA-BOON). The song will receive its first broadcast on Wednesday, April 1, and will be aired exclusively on FM802 for this year only.
【Rapidly gaining adoption by government agencies】Widely adopted by the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Defense, Hello Work and others. Patent-protected AURAL SONIC technology helps improve acoustic environments in a variety of settings.
《Class of 2027》ITOCHU Corporation ranks first for the 7th consecutive year; trading companies and finance remain popular with job seekers, while “stability × growth” and “internship focus” emerge as trends [Employer Brand Survey: Class of 2027, first half]
【Knowing the cause of death can change how you live】A forensic pathologist’s guide to life, drawn from 6000 autopsies: Why Do We Die? A Forensic Pathologist on “The Art of Living Longer and Better” now on sale
Notice Regarding Change in Representative Director
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At the annual shareholders’ meeting and board meeting held on March 27, 2026, the company resolved to make changes to its representative directors. Yoshihisa Hirata will become an adviser, and Kazuhisa Hirata will become president and representative director. After graduating from Keio University, Kazuhisa Hirata worked at Nomura Securities before joining the company in 2014, where he has held positions including managing director.
LAVOIR, a laundry brand repeatedly named an Amazon’s Choice, launches in 500 Don Quijote stores in Japan
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Premium vegan lifestyle brand LAVOIR is expanding its offline distribution, having begun selling its products at around 500 Don Quijote stores across Japan. The brand has relied primarily on Amazon, but is strengthening its offline customer reach with this launch, following its Costco rollout in 2025. To mark the launch, it will debut a large-size “Vegan Ball Laundry Detergent, 88-count” (¥3,300, tax included), developed jointly with Don Quijote, and will also sell fabric softener and other products.
【TV Tokyo × U-NEXT】“World Table Tennis 2026” broadcast and streaming dual-viewing campaign announced!
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TV Tokyo and U-NEXT will run a “W (Double) Viewing Campaign” spanning broadcast and streaming to coincide with “World Table Tennis 2026.” The initiative aims to offer a new sports-viewing experience, requiring entrants to use both U-NEXT viewing and a password obtained through terrestrial TV broadcast data services.
Make the things you’re curious about every day more accessible! The “FBS App” launches on 3/30 (Mon)! FBSID, a shared ID for accessing FBS services with a single account, is also launching!
The “Moody Chorus Choir Festival” will be held at Nasu Highland Park on April 12, 2026. The event will feature the “Moody Chorus Choir,” dogs wearing matching bow ties with Moody Katsuyama, and Moody Katsuyama himself will also take part as a special guest. Dog goods and treats will also be on sale at the venue.
【Genspark’s new TV commercial begins airing nationwide on April 1 (Wed)!】“I want to use Genspark to plan a family trip”—the wonderful document-making man, Tori Matsuzaka, is born!?
【Okayama University】Meeting with Iwate University on developing and deploying research and development management professionals capable of leading university management
Epics DAO Solana validator reaches 3rd place overall worldwide — score of 99.93, global top-tier Solana infrastructure supports ERPC
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The Epics DAO validator, operated by ELSOUL LABO and Validators DAO, has reached 3rd place overall worldwide among all Solana validators, with a score of 99.93. It holds approximately 200,000 SOL in active stake, and its high performance supports the infrastructure quality of ERPC's SWQoS and Epic Shreds. ELSOUL LABO has also acquired its own ASN (AS200261) and plans to open a new data center specializing in Solana next month.
FRUITS ZIPPER's Ruka Nakagawa faces actor Yusuke Yamamoto as Chidori's Nobu relentlessly tanks his likability! Special edition of the popular segment “Let's Lower Nobu's Likability!” from Chidori-hosted “Chance no Jikan” set to air as part of the “30-Hour Limit-Breaking Festival”
[Okayama University] Visualizing CO2 emissions from beer and sake: University faculty and staff attend results briefing on carbon footprint calculations by Chugoku Bank and Hiroshima Bank
[Okayama University] 2 groups from its Faculty of Agriculture and Faculty of Education win awards in the “Student Innovation Challenge Promotion Project”
[Okayama University] Holds “University Startup Support Talent Development Program” to enhance administrative and technical staff's ability to support startups
[Okayama University] With “love for Okayama University” in their hearts! Holds “Okayama University Fellowship,” a gathering of alumni in the Kanto region (3rd meeting of Reiwa 7)
CUTIE STREET's first solo concert in South Korea ends in a huge success; following an immediate sellout, an encore show will be held in South Korea in July!
[Yokohama Excellence] Beats Iwate on the road, marking a club first in B2! Finishes the B2 season with a winning record and secures a place in the “Resona Group B2 PLAYOFFS 2025-26”!
YOSHIKI performs national anthem “Kimigayo” at ceremony before the start of the F1 Japanese Grand Prix final; his historic piano-and-drums arrangement earns acclaim worldwide and sparks an enthusiastic response on social media
MFJ establishes the MFJ Women's Motorcycle Awards (MWMA)
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The Japan Motorcycle Sports Association (MFJ), a general incorporated foundation, has established the MFJ Women's Motorcycle Awards (MWMA) to recognize the contributions of women active in motorcycle sports and promote the development of the next generation and growth in participation. The inaugural recipients will be announced on International Women's Day, March 8, 2027, and the awards ceremony will be held at the Motorcycle Show in late March 2027.