https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.htmlOne place for news and notices from 1 countries/regions: Japan, 1817 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11730https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11730Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKADOKAWA will bring back into print the global bestseller [New Edition] The Battle of Stalingrad on March 30, 2026. The book depicts the Battle of Stalingrad in World War II, an important subject for considering the psychological background to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This classic examines the realities of the battlefield and the nature of war. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11810https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11810Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTottoko Hamutown Shop, where visitors can enjoy the world of Tottoko Hamtaro, will grand-open in Yoyogi, Tokyo, on April 23, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11811https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11811Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:59:30 +0900JapanPR TIMESConcrete Calling Co., Ltd. (West Japan) has received “Human Capital Management Quality 2025 (Silver).” Its ongoing efforts to build its organization, including advancing employee development and improving psychological safety, were recognized. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11812https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11812Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:57:13 +0900JapanPR TIMESA report on the state of new businesses and a pitch event will air late night on March 31 on Tokai TV’s business program “START UP!!”. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11813https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11813Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:56:52 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapan Pet Hotel Association Co., Ltd. opened a new location, the Hachioji store, in Hachioji, Tokyo, on March 11, 2026. This brings the company’s nationwide total to 92 stores and expands its pet care services in the western Tokyo metropolitan area. The Hachioji area has a large working-age population, and there is expected to be latent demand for high-quality pet hotel services. The company will combine operational expertise gained through its nationwide expansion with community-based services to provide a reassuring environment for pets and their owners and contribute to the development of local pet culture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11814https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11814Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:56:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAndTech Co., Ltd. will hold a WEB online Zoom seminar on semiconductor CMP technology on May 14, 2026. Leading experts will explain the CMP and cleaning processes in semiconductor manufacturing, material removal mechanisms, abrasive grain development, slurry dispersibility evaluation technologies, and the characteristics of post-cleaning. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11815https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11815Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:55:36 +0900JapanPR TIMES新富良野プリンスホテル will offer its “Afternoon Tea Heralding Spring,” themed around spring in Furano, exclusively during the Golden Week period (April 29-May 5). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11816https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11816Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:53:43 +0900JapanPR TIMESニューフレアテクノロジー (NFT) will exhibit at “Photomask Japan 2026 Technical Exhibition,” to be held at Pacifico Yokohama on April 9 and 10, 2026. The company will showcase its “MBM™-4000” multi-beam electron-beam mask writer for the A14 node and its “NPI-8000 Series” mask inspection system for 10/7nm to mature nodes. It will also present roadmaps for each product and advance cutting-edge technology development through synergies between electronic and optical technologies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11817https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11817Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:53:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Daska＆Desiree is launching a new cheese sweets brand, “Cheese is...,” and will operate limited-time pop-up stores around Tokyo Station and elsewhere starting April 6. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11818https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11818Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:51:51 +0900JapanPR TIMESSwedish Apple Watch case brand “Y24” has restocked its long-sold-out 49mm Apple Watch cases and begun sales at its official online store in Japan. The “APEX01” collection is priced at 49,500 yen (tax included), while “CRYSTAL EDITION” is priced at 29,700 yen (tax included). The cases are compatible with Apple Watch Ultra 1/2/3 (49mm). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11819https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11819Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:51:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本ペットホテル協会株式会社 opened its new Fukuoka Minami Ward store on March 5, 2026. It is the company’s 91st store nationwide and will strengthen pet care services in the Kyushu area. In recent years, demand for pet care services catering to diverse lifestyles has grown alongside the increase in households with pets. The company is responding in particular to needs among business professionals in their 20s to 40s. It plans to leverage its nationwide network to provide consistent-quality services and continue expanding its stores. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11820https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11820Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:50:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社スタジオインディ, which operates studios for job-hunting portraits, has launched an SDGs project to collect unneeded rental suits and donate them overseas through NPO法人ワールドギフト. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11824https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11824Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAuthor 兼若勇基 will launch the “Map Journey Project” in late April 2026, visiting 100 facilities nationwide. By donating copies of his book, “Find Freedom from Life’s Uncertainties! A Map to What You Want to Do,” and giving talks, he will help 3,000 young people discover what they want to do. The project aims to address social issues such as early turnover and low engagement rates. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11823https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11823Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESソーシャルインパクト・リサーチ has launched its “AI Support Program to Turn ESG into Corporate Value,” which streamlines companies’ ESG operations and helps boost corporate value. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11822https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11822Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDYM will relaunch its new-graduate recruitment app “DYM Scout” on March 30, 2026. As of March 2026, the app had more than 100,000 registered users. To reduce the burden on students of evaluating companies, the app has adopted a new swipe-based UI. It also includes a feature for starting a chat immediately after a match and a UI that displays company information in 3 lines. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11821https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11821Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“LUNA EARTH,” an affordable accessories brand operated by 株式会社エンドレス, launched new fruit-themed accessories on March 26. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11825https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11825Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:46:52 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本赤十字社は、5月を「赤十字運動月間」とし、創立記念日や世界赤十字デーに合わせて活動資金への協力を呼びかけます。JR東日本横浜支社管内や横浜高速鉄道みなとみらい線でのポスター掲示、JR川崎駅西口側大型ビジョンでのCM放映、レッドライトアッププロジェクトを通じて広報活動を強化します。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11826https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11826Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:45:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11827https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11827Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:44:50 +0900JapanPR TIMESTwo wines from 安心院葡萄酒工房, operated by 三和酒類, won the top Double Gold award at the “Sakura Awards 2026,” judged by female wine professionals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11828https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11828Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:44:43 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本ペットホテル協会株式会社 opened “港区港北店” in Minato Ward, Nagoya, on March 1, 2026, reaching 90 stores nationwide. The pet hotel industry has grown in recent years alongside the increase in households with pets, with particularly high demand among business professionals in their 20s to 40s. The new store is located in the 港区港北 area, which has good transport access, and will make services more convenient for local pet-owning households. The company will continue its nationwide expansion and seek to contribute to the development of the pet industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11829https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11829Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:44:11 +0900JapanPR TIMESBUSCA合同会社, which operates the art platform “FROM ARTIST,” will hold an online seminar for individuals explaining “art meditation,” a mental wellness practice for modern people. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11830https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11830Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:43:51 +0900JapanPR TIMES https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11831https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11831Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:43:39 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe first wave of participating shops has been announced for “パンのフェス 2026 in Fビレッジ,” to be held at Fビレッジ from May 19 to 24, 2026. Popular bakeries from across Japan, including Tokyo and Hyogo, will gather at the event. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11832https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11832Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:42:09 +0900JapanPR TIMESBritish luxury brand dunhill has announced “SAMURAI BLUE COLLECTION 2026” and a campaign as the official suit supplier to Japan’s national soccer team. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11833https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11833Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:41:47 +0900JapanPR TIMESTakayama City, Gifu Prefecture, has appointed JILL, vocalist of rock band “PERSONZ” and the shamisen group JILL屋, as a Hida-Takayama ambassador. JILL was impressed by the town’s beauty and the warmth of its people after performing in Takayama City and has grown fond of the city. As a Hida-Takayama ambassador, JILL is scheduled to promote the appeal of Hida-Takayama nationwide through “PERSONZ RELOAD TOUR ‘DISCOVER JAPAN47,’” a tour of all 47 prefectures starting April 17. The city hopes to benefit from JILL’s ability to share information and her high profile. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11834https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11834Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:41:06 +0900JapanPR TIMESAndTech Co., Ltd. will hold an online Zoom seminar on the fundamentals and applications of adhesive sheet development on May 12, 2026. The lecture will be given by Takashi Suzuki of Kamigami Corporation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11835https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11835Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:40:30 +0900JapanPR TIMESTokyo Metro and NAVITIME JAPAN will officially launch a new feature on March 30, 2026, that predicts the “probability of getting a seat” based on train crowding and suggests routes where passengers are more likely to find a seat. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11836https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11836Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:40:11 +0900JapanPR TIMESKyodo Milk Industry Co., Ltd. will launch “Uji Matcha Pudding, Tiramisu Style,” a new product made with Uji matcha blended by a tea master at a historic tea farm in Ujitawara, Kyoto Prefecture, nationwide at supermarkets and convenience stores from April 13, 2026. The pudding combines Uji matcha and cheese, topped with coffee sauce in a tiramisu-style dessert featuring a refined taste reminiscent of sweets from a pastry shop. The suggested retail price is ¥165 (before tax). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11839https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11839Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCheese Tavern CASCINA in Ebisu will serve its new interactive cheese dish, “Flaming Wagyu Hamburger Lasagna,” during dinner in April 2026 only. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11838https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11838Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESチョコレート専門店「Minimal」が、2026年4月1日から富ヶ谷本店で春限定の「フルーツサンドケーキ」を1日15食限定で販売開始する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11837https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11837Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESABEMA will begin early streaming of the second season of the popular romantic comedy TV anime “You and I Are Polar Opposites” on July 5, 2026. Episodes will stream every Sunday from 5:30 p.m., and free, unlimited viewing will also begin on Wednesdays. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11840https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11840Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:39:17 +0900JapanPR TIMESCumulative shipments of the “Oishii Mushi Mame” series from 株式会社マルヤナギ小倉屋 have surpassed 300 million servings. To mark the milestone, a special website was launched on March 30, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11841https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11841Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:36:24 +0900JapanPR TIMESAI Free Coffee Co., Ltd. will install its high-quality, low-cost coffee machine, “F COFFEE Sta.,” in the employee break room at 板橋郵便局, which accommodates about 250 people, on March 30. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11842https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11842Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:34:57 +0900JapanPR TIMES“売れるD2Cつくーる,” the SaaS offered by Ureru Net Advertising Group, has launched system integration with “atone,” the buy-now-pay-later payment service from Net Protections. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11843https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11843Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:34:12 +0900JapanPR TIMESとらふぐ亭, operated by 株式会社東京一番フーズ, will hold its “Founding-Era Prices Fair” from April 6 to 30, Reiwa 8, to mark its 30th anniversary. Domestic tiger pufferfish courses and popular menu items will be offered at substantially discounted prices. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11844https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11844Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:32:38 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社グッドラフ has launched a service to support clinics in implementing “LINE reservation and reminder functions,” aimed at reducing no-shows and improving reception efficiency. The service helps clinics prevent lost opportunities and optimize labor costs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11845https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11845Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:32:30 +0900JapanPR TIMESAATJ株式会社 announced that it will hold “Niku Fes® 2026 TOKYO JAPAN Premium20,” one of Japan’s largest food events, in Odaiba from April 29 to May 10, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11846https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11846Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:32:22 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人Reon is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for its “Social Activities Publicity Support Grant” from March 27 to April 30, 2026. Rather than providing money, the grant offers free practical support for public relations and design, including website production, flyer creation and SNS account management. The program aims to address the publicity challenges faced by many nonprofit organizations. Up to 5 organizations will be selected, with the results scheduled to be announced in early May 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11847Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:31:51 +0900JapanPR TIMESSwitch Science has launched the “ESPr® Developer C5,” a development board featuring Espressif社’s ESP32-C5-WROOM-1 with 5GHz and Wi-Fi 6 support. It enables rapid prototyping of IoT devices and smart-home equipment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11848https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11848Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:31:50 +0900JapanPR TIMESTaketora, a bamboo-materials specialist, is running a campaign through April 13, 2026, offering a free mini-size (about 10g) bar of “Tora-Take Village Bamboo Charcoal Soap,” with shipping included, to the first 100 people. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11849https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11849Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:30:53 +0900JapanPR TIMESDiamond Inc. has released the “Diamond Media White Paper 2026.” It found that more than 80% of media companies have adopted generative AI, while the biggest challenge for digital transformation is a “shortage of talent.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11850https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11850Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:30:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe final results of the “Listening Challenge,” run by Audio-Technica’s hearing-support brand MIMIO, have been released. About 14,600 people took part, and just 7 got the answers right, for an accuracy rate of 0.05%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11866https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11866Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJFE Techno-Research and Technical Support have teamed up to launch a new evaluation solution for EV drive units (e-Axles) under high-speed rotation conditions of up to 24,000 rpm. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11865https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11865Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ピアズ and 株式会社エアトリ have formed a business partnership and begun supporting the promotion of travel-related services. They plan to offer “AirTrip for d Value Pass” in April 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11864https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11864Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社オプロ has announced the 10 companies receiving the “OPRO Partner Award 2025.” The top honor, “OPRO Partner of the Year,” went to アクセンチュア株式会社. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11863https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11863Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESShinwa Auction held an auction of modern ceramics and modern art, among other works, in Marunouchi on March 28, 2026. The total hammer price was about ¥217 million, with a sell-through rate of 91.0%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11862https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11862Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESVIPO has opened submissions for projects to participate in NAFF It Project, the project market of the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, Asia’s largest genre film festival. Selected participants will have the opportunity to pitch their projects internationally. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11861https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11861Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESComnico, which provides social media marketing support, will rebroadcast “SNS TREND CATCH UP 2026,” a conference held in January that drew more than 1,400 registrations, on March 31. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11860https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11860Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNews Technology announced that freelance announcer Hikaru Shinohara will become the new MC of HEADLIGHT, an information program airing on the GROWTH taxi signage media platform, and that the show will launch with a new lineup alongside Kasumi Mori on April 6, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11859https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11859Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社マーキュリー announced its 2025 ranking of pre-owned condominiums by price increase. Price surges accelerated, particularly in central Tokyo, and many properties saw their asset values double from the time they were newly built and sold. The property ranked No. 1 saw its price rise to approximately 6.7 times its original price. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11858https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11858Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESLegal Tech has launched a new feature on its intellectual property AI platform, Tokkyo.Ai, that lets users record the reasons for patent application and maintenance decisions in a chat format. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11857https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11857Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “Use Paper Whenever Possible Project,” promoted by CHANGE FOR THE BLUE Osaka to certify restaurants that use environmentally friendly materials, has expanded to 120 participating locations. サンテレビ also aired a feature on the project. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11856https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11856Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESRock band SPYAIR, whose members are from Aichi Prefecture, has been named the monthly personality for April 2026 on FM AICHI’s radio program “Menicon Music Contact.” Vocalist YOSUKE and drummer KENTA will talk about their new album “RE-BIRTH” and their hall tour. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11855https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11855Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSeven-Eleven will update 5 of its signature chilled noodle dishes ahead of the warmer season and begin rolling them out nationwide on April 7. The “zaru soba” in particular will feature a richer bonito broth and loosening water to make it easier to eat, with the aim of improving customer satisfaction and boosting sales. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11854https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11854Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSukiya and Loyalty Marketing have partnered to launch the Ponta points service at approximately 2,000 Sukiya locations nationwide from April 7, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11853https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11853Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESProfessional basketball team SeaHorses Mikawa donated basketballs and pinnies to 26 elementary schools in Nishio City as part of its “Be With” SDGs project. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11852https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11852Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESORIHICA received the “Service Education Award” at the 28th Developer-Selected Tenant Awards. Its customer service, which enhances customer satisfaction, was highly praised, helping it establish its position as a business-casual specialty store. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11851https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11851Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESActress Anya Taylor-Joy appeared in a custom Dior look at the premiere of “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” held in Kyoto on March 28, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11867https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11867Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:27:46 +0900JapanPR TIMESMetLife Insurance Company of Japan will launch the single-premium whole life insurance policy “Sunny Garden Prime” on April 1, 2026. An update to the popular “Sunny Garden EX,” the new product has evolved into a customizable offering tailored to customer needs, with the addition of a yen-denominated plan, more options for selecting the guaranteed interest rate period, and 3 courses to suit different ways of using investment returns. Sales through financial institution agencies are scheduled to begin on the same day, while direct sales and insurance agency channels are scheduled to begin offering it on July 1. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11868https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11868Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:27:29 +0900JapanPR TIMESInsureMO株式会社 has launched the “AI Insurance Quote System,” which lets users get insurance premium estimates through conversations with an AI chatbot. The system is expected to reduce customer drop-off and improve operational efficiency for insurance companies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11869https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11869Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:24:23 +0900JapanPR TIMESワーナー ブラザース スタジオツアー東京 will launch the “Quidditch Collection,” inspired by the wizarding world’s popular sport, on April 1, 2026. The collection features a wide range of items, from apparel to accessories, with a retro sports aesthetic. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11870https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11870Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:21:29 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社グッドラフ has launched a free, 1-hour consultation on “SEO and MEO strategies tailored to clinics” for medical institutions. The company supports clinics in bringing patient acquisition expertise in-house and reducing costs, helping them become providers of choice in their communities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11871https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11871Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:21:19 +0900JapanPR TIMESA new water play area developed as part of Phase 2 of renovation work at a sports park in 神奈川県南足柄市 will open on April 25. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11872https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11872Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:20:50 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社pamxy has released its proprietary “YouTube Phase-by-Phase KPI Diagnostic Sheet” for free to help companies maximize returns on their YouTube operations. Based on a track record of managing channels with more than 2.5 million subscribers in total, it organizes KPIs according to a channel’s growth stage across 3 phases, enabling evaluation based not only on views but also on outcomes directly tied to business results. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11874https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11874Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAMATORA SPA will launch an exclusive head spa experience inspired by Ayurveda at “Sasho Kanza” at Imakumano Kannonji Temple in Kyoto from April 2026. The experience aims to restore balance to the mind and body in a quiet setting and engage all five senses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11873https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11873Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESアンリツ has found that nanoscale mesh-like graphene exhibits high thermal conductivity at room temperature, overturning conventional expectations. The findings were published in “2D Materials” and are expected to have applications in heat dissipation and heat-flow control technologies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11875https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11875Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:19:52 +0900JapanPR TIMESSiMa Technologies, Inc. will exhibit at the Embedded, Edge and IoT Development Expo, showcasing high-speed edge AI processing demonstrations using MLSoC, including image analysis, generative AI and robot control. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11876https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11876Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:17:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ナレッジセンス has begun offering OpenAI's latest model, "GPT-5.4," through its corporate AI agent "ChatSense." https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11877https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11877Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:16:09 +0900JapanPR TIMESohpner Inc. handled elevator advertising for "Finovo," a management accounting platform offered by Finovo Inc. The ads ran from March 30 to April 26, 2026, and ohpner supports clients' business growth through offline advertising and marketing consulting. Finovo is a no-code platform that automates and enhances processes from collecting financial and nonfinancial data to analyzing it. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11878https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11878Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:16:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESYamaha Music Japan is sponsoring "La Folle Journée TOKYO 2026" in May 2026 and will hold live performances themed around great rivers and instrument experience sessions at Yamaha Ginza Store. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11879https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11879Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:15:59 +0900JapanPR TIMESSkylark will hold "Deli Festival Part 2" on au PAY Market from April 3 to 6. 4 stores, including Matsuya and 大阪王将, will participate, offering discounts of up to 65% and a special gacha promotion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11880https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11880Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:15:49 +0900JapanPR TIMESColombin Inc. will launch 4 handheld waffles at Harajuku Sweets on April 1. The lineup includes 3 varieties—custard, chocolate custard and apricot—as well as a cup waffle topped with strawberries, ideal as a treat for yourself or a gift. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11881https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11881Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:15:48 +0900JapanPR TIMESGood Laugh Inc. has begun offering a "Multifunctional Digital Signage Implementation Support Package" for local governments, featuring disaster information distribution and multilingual support. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11882https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11882Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:15:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社壱番屋 is opening a Curry House CoCo Ichibanya outlet at Petco Park, home of MLB's サンディエゴ・パドレス. The company aims to expand brand awareness in the United States. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11883https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11883Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:15:14 +0900JapanPR TIMESMitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kyoto University have established the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Innovative Combustion Dynamics Chair, aiming to realize carbon-neutral combustion technology with GTCC efficiency exceeding 70% and develop talent. The industry-academia collaboration will foster next-generation hard-tech technology and talent. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11884https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11884Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:13:33 +0900JapanPR TIMESAshinaga will transfer the Rikuzentakata Rainbow House, a care center for children orphaned by the Great East Japan Earthquake, to Rikuzentakata City free of charge at the end of March 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11885https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11885Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:12:22 +0900JapanPR TIMESGood Laugh Inc. has begun offering a "LINE Reservation System Implementation Support Package" for small and medium-sized businesses and stores. The package centralizes everything from taking reservations to customer management through LINE, improving operational efficiency and increasing sales. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11886https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11886Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:11:50 +0900JapanPR TIMES「ムジークフェストなら2026」の公式ガイドブックが発行された。この音楽祭は今年で14回目を迎え、5月から6月にかけて奈良県内各地で開催される公演情報が掲載されている。ガイドブックは奈良県庁や文化施設などで無料配布され、郵送希望者には270円切手貼付の返信用封筒で対応する。有料公演チケットと無料公演の観覧申込は4月1日より開始されており、日本センチュリー交響楽団によるジブリコンサートなどが予定されている。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11887https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11887Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:11:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社AndTech will hold an online seminar on the latest trends in lithium-ion battery recycling and lithium recovery on May 11, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11888https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11888Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:11:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESMitsufuji has tapped Ryūji Akiyama of Robert for the 2nd consecutive year to promote "hamon band V," which visualizes heatstroke risks. The campaign will raise awareness of the importance of core body temperature and alerts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11889https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11889Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:10:37 +0900JapanPR TIMESSherpa and Company began providing IHI with SmartESG, a cloud service supporting sustainability information disclosure, and Answer Ease, an AI service that generates draft responses, on March 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11890https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11890Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:10:16 +0900JapanPR TIMESSony Network Communications has launched its "Data Insight Marketing Solution," which provides companies with end-to-end support from data collection and analysis through to implementation of measures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11891https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11891Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:10:10 +0900JapanPR TIMESSteelSeries is holding its "New Life Sale Final," with discounts of up to approximately 51%, from March 31 to April 6, 2026. Gaming devices are available at special prices on Amazon, 楽天市場 and at electronics retailers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11905Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCybercom Inc. received the "Partner Enablement Excellence Award" at HCLSoftware's "APJ Business Partner Summit Bali 2026." The award recognizes its sales performance for HCLSoftware products and contributions to solving customer challenges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11904https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11904Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTaito City, Tokyo, will hold commemorative projects throughout Reiwa 8 (2026) to mark the 10th anniversary of 国立西洋美術館's inscription as a World Cultural Heritage site. Events including a special website, architecture workshops, commemorative lectures and social media campaigns will share the museum's value and Le Corbusier's achievements with audiences in Japan and abroad. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11903Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESToray Research Center (TRC) has developed a new technology for highly sensitive analysis of impurity metal nanoparticles in chemicals used in semiconductor manufacturing and has launched an analytical testing service. The service will help improve semiconductor yields and purity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11902Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMitsubishi HC Capital has launched an inventory inspection service for the distribution and manufacturing industries using a solution from Hitachi Solutions East Japan. Through inventory visualization, analysis and improvement proposals, the service aims to optimize entire supply chains and address management challenges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11901Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDaiichi Life Techno Cross and Okinawa Software Center have agreed to a capital and business alliance. They will strengthen their collaboration, which began in 2004, and aim to reinforce their business foundations and achieve medium- to long-term growth through talent acquisition, management cooperation, talent development and joint research. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11900Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTakachiho Koheki Co., Ltd. announced that it will present at a company briefing for individual investors hosted by Japan Securities Newspaper Co. in Osaka on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Takanobu Ide, Representative Director, President and Executive Officer, will speak about the company’s business and future prospects. Participation is free and requires advance registration. The event will provide an opportunity to deepen understanding of the company through dialogue with individual investors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11899Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTomizawa Shoten, a specialty store for confectionery and bread-making ingredients, will open TOMIZAWA STUDIO FUKUOKA in Kego, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, on May 1, 2026. Following its Jiyugaoka location in Tokyo, this 2nd studio will offer hands-on instruction in a wide range of crafts, from confectionery and bread-making to cooking. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11898https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11898Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNippon Steel Engineering, together with Toyo Engineering, FullDepth and Oki Electric Industry, has proposed a roadmap for commercializing an unmanned underwater inspection system for offshore wind power facilities. The companies aim to put the system into practical use by 2030, drawing on AUVs and other technologies and on findings from a demonstration test conducted in October 2025. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11897https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11897Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESUnder the 3rd phase of “GENIAC,” run by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (経済産業省) and NEDO, Ricoh developed “Qwen3-VL-Ricoh-32B-20260227,” a multimodal large language model with reasoning capabilities that can accurately interpret complex documents, including charts and tables. The lightweight version, “Qwen3-VL-Ricoh-8B-20260227,” has been released free of charge to help companies make more efficient use of internal knowledge. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11896https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11896Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKousoku Offset Co., Ltd. has launched a special website introducing printing services using LIMEX, an environmentally conscious material. The company aims to reduce environmental impact by promoting the use of LIMEX, whose main raw material is limestone. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11895https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11895Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSanfuku Sogo Real Estate, based in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, announced that as of February 2026, 93.05% of vacant units in properties it manages were available with “zero initial costs.” The trend toward easing tenants’ financial burdens is gaining momentum. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11894https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11894Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESLa Fit, Belle Maison’s plus-size brand operated by Senshukai, will begin selling its first collaborative products with popular influencer “Maimai” on April 1, 2026. The spring/summer items combine current trends with figure coverage. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11893https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11893Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAmutus Inc. will change its name to Mecha Comic Inc. and move its headquarters to Jimbocho, effective April 1, 2026. The company will concentrate its management resources on its core digital comics business. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11892https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11892Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBandai Namco Entertainment announced that Miki Hoshii from “THE IDOLM@STER” appeared in a TV commercial for Sharp’s new “Xrostella VR1” VR glasses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11906https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11906Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:08:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESNara Prefecture and municipalities across the prefecture have released the implementation plan for the Reiwa 8 joint recruitment examination for civil engineering staff. The prefecture and municipalities will jointly recruit civil engineering technicians, with the 1st-stage examination held jointly and the 2nd-stage examination conducted separately by each organization. Applicants may select up to 3 organizations they wish to join, and successful candidates will be determined in order of their 1st-stage examination scores. A “second chance” is also available, allowing those who fail the earlier schedule to try again in the later schedule. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11907https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11907Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:07:53 +0900JapanPR TIMESリンクトイン・ジャパン and 株式会社ダイレクトソーシング have announced the “LinkedIn Student Career Week 2026,” one of Japan’s largest career events. The event will bring together 4,000 students and 40 companies, offering an opportunity to learn about diverse career paths. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260330-21/index-en-p11.html#n11908Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:07:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES商船三井と日立製作所、日立システムズの3社は、中古船を改造した浮体式データセンター（FDC）の共同開発に向けたMOUを締結した。