[Sukiya] Ponta Points Partnership Service Launches at Approximately 2,000 Sukiya Locations Nationwide
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Gyudon chain Sukiya has launched a partnership with the Ponta loyalty points service. Starting April 7, 2026, customers at approximately 2,000 locations nationwide will earn 1 Ponta point for every 200 yen spent (tax included), and can use 1 Ponta point as the equivalent of 1 yen. Sukiya operates 2,001 locations in Japan, while Ponta has more than 100 million members. The companies will work together to improve customer convenience and satisfaction.
[Korean Spy-Action BL] The Long-Awaited Japanese Edition Is Finally Here! “Codename: Anastasia” Begins Distribution on Wednesday, April 1! [Preview Available]
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株式会社リブレ will begin advance digital distribution of the Japanese edition of the hugely popular Korean webcomic “Codename: Anastasia” on the e-book store “Renta!” starting April 1.
Long-Running Dungeon-Management Fantasy “How to Manage a Successful Dungeon” Manga Adaptation Concludes! Free Campaign for 3 Volumes Underway!
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Futabasha’s popular comic “How to Manage a Successful Dungeon” concludes with Volume 16. To mark the occasion, a campaign offering 3 volumes free on the app and website will run through April 17.
キャリアオーナーシップとはたらく未来コンソーシアム Releases “The Future of Work White Paper 2026”
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The consortium, whose secretariat is run by PERSOL CAREER, has released “The Future of Work White Paper 2026,” which compiles practical approaches to career-ownership management.
SB C&S Begins Offering “GETT Proskill,” a Talent Development Platform Provided by VOST
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SB C&S has begun offering “GETT Proskill,” a platform provided by VOST for developing tech skills such as AI programming and CAD. It offers comprehensive support for companies’ digital transformation and talent development.
A Total of 1,000 “SeaHorses Mikawa Chips” and “Tatsuo Chips” Donated to Support the Community. Distributed to Children’s Cafeterias and Community Support Centers Through Food Banks in West Mikawa
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As part of its community support activities, SeaHorses Mikawa donated a total of 1,000 “SeaHorses Mikawa Chips” and “Tatsuo Chips.” The chips will be delivered to children’s cafeterias and community support centers through food banks in the West Mikawa area (Ikomai Kariya, Food Bank Aichi, and Food Bank Nishio). SeaHorses Mikawa plans to continue contributing to society while building strong ties with the community.
“When the Sixth-Graders Were First-Graders” Is Already a Hot Topic Ahead of Its Release as a Comic! “Anime Comic Nintama Rantaro, Volume Three: The Beginning of Training” Goes on Sale March 30
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Poplar Publishing released “Anime Comic Nintama Rantaro, Volume Three: The Beginning of Training” on March 30, featuring an episode for which original author Sōbee Amako created the original anime story for the first time. A special edition will also be released at the same time.
A Bold, Spicy Junk-Food Mashup of Chinese Cuisine and Pasta Has Arrived! Limited-Time “Mapo Tofu with Sichuan-Style Fried Tofu” Yakispa at Roma Spa Barboa, a Specialty Shop for Grilled Spaghetti
NEC to launch integrated security package for semiconductor businesses
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NEC will begin rolling out an integrated security package covering both OT and IT at factories for semiconductor businesses in fiscal 2026. It will support security measures that comply with guidelines from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
NEC and Mori Building launch frictionless customer experience service using facial recognition at Azabudai Hills
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NEC and Mori Building will jointly launch contactless payments and ticket-booking services using facial recognition at Azabudai Hills Cafe starting April 1.
NEC to add DNS security feature developed with Soliton Systems to UNIVERGE IX-R Series VPN routers
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NEC has begun offering DNS security and RADIUS authentication features developed with Soliton Systems for its UNIVERGE IX-R Series VPN routers. The features provide lightweight, easy-to-implement security measures for small and midsize businesses.
Notice of approval of the rights conversion plan and start of construction for the “Noborito Station Front District Type 1 Urban Redevelopment Project”
NEC to exhibit jointly with Spready at Japan DX Week Spring 2026
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NEC will exhibit jointly with Spready株式会社 at Japan DX Week Spring 2026, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from April 8 to 10, 2026. NEC will showcase its AI-powered services for supporting new business and product planning: NEC Proposal AI Diagnosis Service, BestMove and cotomi Act. Spready will exhibit HASSAN.
Kyoto Bank, Keigin Card Service and JCB enter into a JCB Purchasing Service agreement with Kyoto Prefecture in partnership
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Kyoto Bank, Keigin Card Service and JCB, the 三 parties, have entered into a JCB Purchasing Service agreement with Kyoto Prefecture to streamline payment operations for local governments. The service issues only a credit card number, without providing a physical plastic card, and consolidates payments for public utility bills and expenses into card transactions to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The absence of a physical card also reduces the risk of theft or loss.
Yayoi Ken’s original in-store BGM content, Music Gig, features Aina the End in April!
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Aina the End will be the April guest on Music Gig, the in-store BGM content at the set-meal restaurant Yayoi Ken. A message exclusive to the official app will also be available.
Tokyo Metro and NAVITIME JAPAN launch Japan’s first full-scale “seatable route visualization” service: “Seatable Route Search”
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Tokyo Metro and Navitime Japan will launch Seatable Route Search on March 30, 2026, using train-car data to predict how easy it is to find a seat. The service aims to make travel more comfortable for paid app subscribers.
[Held 4/14] A receivables management expert from Raccoon Financial to speak at the Receivables Management DX Conference, bringing together experts from a total of 8 companies
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Mr. Tatezawa of Raccoon Financial will speak at the Receivables Management DX Conference on April 14. He will discuss responses to and prevention of unpaid receivables risks.
Thanks to you, Me-Tele achieves its first-ever “４ crowns” in its history in average ratings for fiscal 2025, across both the total individual and household categories! — Dodesuka!, now entering its 25th year, also ranked No. 1 for the year in its time slot from Monday to Saturday! —
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Me-Tele (Nagoya Broadcasting Network) ranked No. 1 for the first time in its history in 4 categories, including all-day programming, in average ratings for fiscal 2025, across both the total individual and household categories, earning “4 crowns.” Strong performance by the morning news program Dodesuka! helped drive the results.
Calbee and TuneCore Japan announce winners of first-ever song contest, Jaga Record Award 2025
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Calbee and TuneCore Japan have announced the 6 winning songs in their song contest, Jaga Record Award 2025. The top prize went to My&Co.’s “Potato Chips Are Vegetables.” The contest invited songs featuring “Tabeoto,” the sounds of Calbee products.
Megurhythm’s “Cooling Circulation” series, designed to ease heat buildup during extreme heat, to go on sale in limited quantities from April 4, 2026
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Kao Corporation will release the “Cooling Circulation” series from Megurhythm in limited quantities on April 4, 2026, to help address heat buildup during extreme heat.
[新潟医療福祉大学] When using an AED, cutting or lifting clothing makes a “24-second difference” in delivering an electric shock: Study simulates AED use by members of the public
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A research group at 新潟医療福祉大学 demonstrated that cutting clothing with scissors when using an AED results in a delay of about 24 seconds before defibrillation, compared with lifting the clothing.
Overcome hiring challenges with “easy Japanese” and practical instruction! Free online seminars on strategies for recruiting foreign care workers and improving productivity to be held April 20 (Mon) and 21 (Tue), 2026
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Human Life Care Co., Ltd. will hold free online seminars on April 20 and 21, 2026, for administrative and facility managers at care providers, addressing hiring challenges for foreign care workers and ways to improve productivity. The seminars will explain how to support the retention of workers from Indonesia and Nepal and how to teach using “easy Japanese.”
8割 interested in “healthy mahjong”; １割 have tried it, with hopes for “brain health” and “making friends”
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An awareness survey on “healthy mahjong” by the Asahi Shimbun’s Re Life Project found that about 80% of people aged 50 and over are interested, while only 10% have tried it. Expectations are high for maintaining brain health and making friends.
[Miyako Hotel Yokkaichi] Offering a fragrant, rich afternoon tea centered on matcha from local Yokkaichi-Mizusawa producer 萩村製茶
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Miyako Hotel Yokkaichi will offer afternoon tea centered on matcha from local Yokkaichi-Mizusawa producer 萩村製茶 from May 1 through June 30, 2026. The menu includes exclusive treats such as matcha macarons and matcha tarts, and is available by reservation starting at 4,500 yen per person.
Redefining the frozen omurice market with eggs more than 1.8 times thicker! Rakeru-supervised Special Tomato Sauce Chicken Omurice revamped — bringing the taste of a specialty restaurant home with fluffy eggs
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FamilyMart will revamp its frozen Rakeru-supervised Special Tomato Sauce Chicken Omurice and launch it nationwide from March 31, 2026. It features fluffy eggs more than 1.8 times thicker than before and authentic chicken rice, bringing the taste of a specialty restaurant home with ease.
“Sportiness” and “team unity” rank among the top impressions of soccer uniforms! What designs leave a lasting impression, according to people who have bought one?
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株式会社NEXER and 株式会社笹倉スポーツ社 conducted a joint survey of 829 men and women nationwide on perceptions of and interest in soccer uniforms. The survey aimed to shed light on impressions such as the “sportiness” and “team unity” associated with soccer uniforms, purchase experience, and the features of designs that leave a lasting impression.
Head to Hankyu Sanbangai, awash in Hankyu trains, this Golden Week! A wide variety of activities for parents and children will be on offer at the “Hankyu Train Festival,” opening 4/1!
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The family-friendly railway event “Hankyu Train Festival 2026” will be held at Hankyu Sanbangai in Osaka’s Umeda district from April 1 to May 6. Attractions will include a mini train and dioramas.
A new approach to real estate that doesn’t end with “selling and walking away” — community support initiatives starting with brokerage in the Hibarigaoka area (news release)
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株式会社コスモスイニシア is advancing community support initiatives in the Hibarigaoka area, starting with real estate brokerage. With an approach that does not simply “sell and walk away,” it aims to preserve the value of the community and its relationships.
A collection of conversations filled with “words of wisdom” to guide life’s journey, by Maha Harada: “Maha Harada Meets the Masters of Art” (Shincho Bunko), on sale Monday, March 30!
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“Maha Harada Meets the Masters of Art,” a collection of conversations between Maha Harada and 33 masters of art, will be published by Shincho Bunko on March 30.
Yuba Isukari, author of “Yokohama Station SF” and “Stories of Humans,” sees a long-awaited paperback release of a once little-known early coming-of-age masterpiece. “Gravity Alchemic” (Shincho Bunko nex), on sale Monday, March 30!
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“Gravity Alchemic,” an early masterpiece and full-length novel by science fiction writer Yuba Isukari, will be released in paperback by Shincho Bunko nex on March 30, 2026.
The shock of “Who Killed the Hero?” returns! “The Last Magic,” a brilliant coming-of-age novel about a wizard living in the modern world, by Daken, goes on sale March 30!
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“The Last Magic,” a new coming-of-age novel by light novel writer Daken, will be released by 新潮文庫nex on March 30. Set in the modern age, where magic has fallen into decline, it tells of a miracle brought about by two girls.
A corpse fled the scene of a brutal murder—?! Ian Rogers’s astonishingly entertaining, highly anticipated mystery “The City of Sycamore” (translated by Kenji Kazama) will be published by Shincho Bunko on Saturday, March 30!
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Ian Rogers’s dark fantasy mystery “The City of Sycamore” (translated by Kenji Kazama) will be published by Shincho Bunko on March 30, 2026.
No. 1 in “This Horror Is Amazing!” (2024 edition, domestic category). Masakuni Oda’s “Wazawai” goes on sale from Shincho Bunko on March 30.
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Masakuni Oda’s short story collection “Wazawai” will be released by Shincho Bunko on March 30. It ranked No. 1 in the domestic category of “This Horror Is Amazing! 2024 Edition.”
Now is the time to give serious thought to Japan’s Constitution. The latest book by Koichiro Kokubun, “Defeat by the Emperor: A Series of Philosophical Lectures,” goes on sale April 17!
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Koichiro Kokubun’s latest book, “Defeat by the Emperor: A Series of Philosophical Lectures,” goes on sale April 17. Exploring the Constitution of Japan, postwar Japan and Japanese literature, the book considers how to confront the crisis facing the constitutional order.
Useful for work and study! “The University of Tokyo Reading Method: Quickly Develop Reading Skills and Intellectual Ability” goes on sale Monday, March 30, from Shinchosha!
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“The University of Tokyo Reading Method: Quickly Develop Reading Skills and Intellectual Ability” by author Issei Nishioka, who gained admission to the University of Tokyo after starting with a deviation score of 35, went on sale March 30. Drawing on the practices of University of Tokyo students, the book introduces efficient reading techniques and offers tips to cultivate intellectual curiosity useful for work and study.
[Latest full-length novel by Shino Sakuragi] Cover revealed for “Not Abnormal,” which delves into the truth of parent-child relationships and human dynamics behind the Mitsubishi Bank hostage incident!
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Shino Sakuragi’s latest full-length novel, “Not Abnormal,” goes on sale April 22. Inspired by the Mitsubishi Bank hostage incident in Osaka, the work explores parent-child relationships and the truth of human dynamics.
A dark, unsettling short story collection by Ayano Takeda, author of “Even If I’m Not Loved, It’s Fine”! “Poor Fly” (Shincho Bunko) goes on sale March 30.
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The paperback edition of “Poor Fly,” a short story collection by Ayano Takeda, author of “Even If I’m Not Loved, It’s Fine,” went on sale March 30. It features 4 stories centered on the idea of being “pitiful,” including tales of online harassment and domestic violence.
“The Saint’s Legacy” by Eiko Mutsuhana, author of “Death Pro” and “Love Witch,” is set to receive a manga adaptation! Serialization starts in June 2026.
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A manga adaptation of Eiko Mutsuhana’s signature work “The Saint’s Legacy,” illustrated by Waka, has been announced. Serialization is scheduled to begin in June 2026 on the digital bookstore Comic Cmoa and Shinchosha’s web manga magazine “Comic Bunch Kai.”
Bring a sparkle to your everyday life! The “Shincho Bunko nex Comics Adaptation Project ne-comi” launches Monday, March 30!
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Shincho Bunko nex launched “ne-comi,” a website introducing manga adaptations of popular novels, on March 30. Featured titles include “The Saint’s Legacy” and the “Convenience Store Brothers” series.
Onigoe Tomahawk’s Kin-chan reveals the latest on Punk Boo Boo’s Tetsuo and his “serious brawl”—the “special-grade cursed object of Yoshimoto”! Linda Color∞’s Den is baffled by Ryo Fukawa’s “wearing kimono as everyday clothes” issue | “Chance no Jikan”
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On ABEMA’s program “Chance no Jikan,” Kin-chan of Onigoe Tomahawk revealed the latest developments in the “serious brawl” controversy involving Tetsuo of Punk Boo Boo.
[大丸 Kobe Store] An exhibition of the popular picture book series comes to Kobe! “Pan Dorobou Exhibition” opens Wednesday, April 1.
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An exhibition of the popular picture book series “Pan Dorobou” will be held at 大丸 Kobe Store from April 1 to 13, 2026. The exhibition will feature original artwork from all 7 books in the series, character designs, new photo spots and new merchandise.
Calling all future hoteliers! The Golden Week–only “Hotel Work Experience Plan” is now on sale and proving popular.
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ホテルニューオータニ幕張 is offering a “Kids’ Hotelier Experience Stay Plan” for children, available exclusively during Golden Week 2026. The program offers hands-on experiences in jobs such as bell staff and bartender.
[Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba] “Early Summer Parfait with 2 Kinds of Melon and Gin” available from Friday, May 1, to Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba will offer the “Early Summer Parfait with 2 Kinds of Melon and Gin” and 3 early summer cocktails at its top-floor bar for a limited time, from May 1 to June 30.
Cybersecurity measures for medical institutions: “GMO Trust Login Medical Institution Authentication Enhancement Plan” launches March 30, 2026 [GMO GlobalSign]
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GMO GlobalSign will begin offering the “GMO Trust Login Medical Institution Authentication Enhancement Plan” for medical institutions on March 30, 2026. The plan will support ransomware countermeasures and compliance with guidelines.
Aeon Eheart to offer large imagawayaki filled with “zunda paste” made from Iwate Prefecture’s secret-recipe beans at “Murasaki An” for a limited time starting April 1 (Wednesday)!
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Starting April 1, Aeon Eheart will sell large imagawayaki filled with “zunda paste” made from Iwate Prefecture’s secret-recipe beans for a limited time at Murasaki An, a specialty bean-paste shop.
New display stand supports 2 screens stacked vertically, strengthening information sharing while saving space
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サンワサプライ株式会社 has launched the “CR-PL71BK,” a stand with continuously adjustable height that can hold 2 displays vertically while saving space, for 77,000 yen.
[“kiwi_lif” plush] arrives at Village Vanguard Online!
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Plush toys of “kiwi_life,” a character by illustrator ningen_life, are now on sale at ヴィレッジヴァンガードオンラインストア. The new product is released by CAMPFIRE Creation.
Easy to understand at a glance! A visually engaging textbook on design history, “Learning the History of Design Through Illustrations: A Diagrammed Guide to the Interconnected History of Graphic Design, Products, and Culture,” is now on sale
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MdN Corporation has released “Learning the History of Design Through Illustrations,” a book that offers a visual introduction to design history from ancient times to the present.
A working mother’s parenting method for achieving 2 successful University of Tokyo admissions without relying on cram schools: “The Ultimate ‘Self-Directed Learning’—A Non-Coercive Approach to Raising 2 Children to Gain Admission to the University of Tokyo Straight Out of High School” published
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Impress Corporation has published a book on the parenting methods of a hard-pressed working mother who helped 2 children gain admission to the University of Tokyo straight out of high school without relying on cram schools.
Sales launch for the “Mountaineering Group Search and Rescue Expense Insurance Plan,” following the “Yama to Keikoku Mountaineering Insurance”
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Yama to Keikoku Publishers, in partnership with ABC Small Amount and Short-Term Insurance, began selling the “Mountaineering Group Search and Rescue Expense Insurance Plan” on April 1 for mountaineering groups of 5 or more people.
[Includes a limited first-edition sticker] A major hit with more than 180,000 copies sold! The latest, fourth volume of “Dobe and Nora,” a popular comic essay that lovingly depicts everyday life with a beloved dog, is published
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KADOKAWA will release the latest, fourth volume of the popular comic essay “Dobe and Nora,” written by Yoshimofuro, on March 30, 2026. A special sticker will be included with the first edition only.
[Includes double-signed copies] Why is it hard to feel more prosperous despite record wage increases? Akira Ikegami × Tatsuya Goto’s “Money Studies for Shaping the Future” goes on sale Monday, March 30, 2026
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KADOKAWA released “Money Studies for Shaping the Future” (by Tatsuya Goto), the seventh installment in a series edited by Akira Ikegami, on March 30, 2026. The book explores financial literacy and asset building in an era of inflation.
Punch-needle MOOK featuring Pan Dorobō goes on sale, with a display of finished works at 新宿オカダヤ’s main store
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KADOKAWA has released a MOOK featuring a punch-needle kit based on the picture book “Pan Dorobō,” and will open a commemorative exhibition of finished works at 新宿オカダヤ’s main store starting April 1.
2025 Pets First Monthly Pet Report: Year in Review
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Pets First Holdings has released a report on pet sales (19,586 animals), adoptions (124 animals) and mortality rates in 2025. Through initiatives such as raising the minimum age for transactions to 60 days, genetic disease testing and introducing online veterinary consultations, the company aims for “zero pet deaths.”
ACSHU Co., Ltd. introduces new measures to protect employees against inflation
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ACSHU Co., Ltd. has introduced new measures to support employees’ livelihoods and reduce energy consumption in response to rising crude oil prices and inflation. The measures include an allowance system linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), a 10,000-yen high-crude-oil-price allowance for all employees, and active promotion of remote work. The company aims to curb declines in employees’ real incomes amid inflation and achieve sustainable business operations. The measures will generally be in place for a limited period of 6 months.
TeamSparta Co., Ltd. to exhibit at the “Human Resources and Organizational Transformation Expo in the AI Era” at NexTech Week 2026 [Spring]
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TeamSparta Co., Ltd. has announced that it will exhibit at the “Human Resources and Organizational Transformation Expo in the AI Era” at NexTech Week in April 2026.
[Limited to spring] Ikuta Shrine in Kobe to offer 6 types of limited-edition goshuin!
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Ikuta Shrine in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, will begin offering 6 types of limited-edition goshuin from April 1, Reiwa 8, including a spring-only kirie paper-cut goshuin. The beautiful designs depict spring scenes in paper-cut art.
[Dior] Anya Taylor-Joy wears Dior at the premiere of “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”
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Actress Anya Taylor-Joy appeared at the premiere of “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” in Kyoto on March 28, 2026. She wore a strapless organza dress adorned with cherry-blossom embroidery and was dressed in Dior. The event was held as part of Dior’s brand promotion.
Com2uS announces new game project based on popular TV anime “I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths!”
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Com2uS Japan has announced the development and global release of a new mobile game based on the popular TV anime “I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths!”
THE FOUND. × URBAN RESEARCH to release special collaboration items!
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A collaboration T-shirt by “THE FOUND.,” created by Shusaku Takaoka, and “URBAN RESEARCH” is now on sale. It will be rolled out at URBAN RESEARCH KYOTO and other locations starting April 3.
Back-to-back visits by the US’s 2 major exchanges signal a “green light” for Galaxy Corporation’s planned listing
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Galaxy Corporation received back-to-back visits from Michael Harris, vice chairman of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), and Bob McCooey, vice chairman of Nasdaq (NASDAQ). Harris directly asked about the possibility of the company listing on the US stock market and said he was impressed by its philosophy of “challenging the impossible.” McCooey also discussed its AI-based K-pop robot project and virtual IP strategy. It is unusual for executives from both of the US’s major exchanges to visit the same company within a short period, and the visits are seen as a “green light” for the company’s US listing.
Domestic CNAPP Cloudbase adds support for AWS compliance with “PCI DSS v4.0.1” and related misconfiguration diagnostic checks
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Cloudbase has begun supporting the latest international security standard, “PCI DSS v4.0.1,” for AWS environments on its Cloudbase cloud security platform. It has added 6 diagnostic checks to support secure cloud operations.
About 70% of recovery wear users report feeling a benefit, according to a survey by Smart Rank LLC
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A survey on recovery wear conducted by Smart Rank LLC found that 72% of users felt a benefit and 95% wanted to continue using it. However, concerns about price and effectiveness remain barriers to adoption.
[A new trend in corporate health management] Major companies are promoting “behavior change” by using data on physical constitution and gut health
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KEAN Health begins supporting the introduction of its gut flora test, “chatFLORA G,” at J-POWER Business Service. As Phase 2 following genetic testing, the initiative aims to encourage changes in employees’ behavior.
Value Design to provide its cloud-based proprietary payment service, “Value Card,” to Osaka supermarket Sanko
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Value Design has begun providing its cloud-based proprietary payment service, “Value Card,” to Osaka supermarket Sanko. The service aims to improve checkout efficiency and reduce payment processing fees.
Notice of change in representative director. Tatsuya Tsubuki appointed new representative director of EMC GLOBAL.
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EMC GLOBAL, a general incorporated association aiming to develop global talent, announced that Yoichi Ito stepped down as representative director and Tatsuya Tsubuki took up the post effective March 3, 2026.
Old Rookie Sauna’s 3 locations rank in the overall top 10 at the 6th Sauna Awards hosted by 日刊SPA!; Old Rookie Sauna Hotel Kisarazu Kaneda takes 2nd place in the lodging category
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At the 6th Sauna Awards hosted by 日刊SPA!, 3 Old Rookie Sauna locations ranked in the overall top 10, and Old Rookie Sauna Hotel Kisarazu Kaneda took 2nd place in the lodging category. The company’s sauna facilities were recognized for offering the ultimate “totonoi” experience, pursuing “scorching heat, icy cold” and “absolute silence.”
Is “There’s no snoring, so I’m fine” a misconception? About half were unaware of sleep apnea that occurs “without snoring”
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A survey by the Snoring and Sleep Apnea Improvement Association found that about half (44.5%) were unaware of “sleep apnea without snoring (SAS).” Rather than assuming all is well because there is no snoring, the association encourages early detection based on observations from those nearby and subtle signs.
According to a Teikoku Databank survey, Japan’s domestic ryokan and hotel market is expected to reach 6.5 trillion yen in FY2025, setting a new record. About 30% of companies are expected to see revenue growth, driven in part by inbound demand, but the share of insolvent companies is also high at about 30%, making financial improvement and measures to address labor shortages key challenges.
NEXTRock, BCKD and SVCV announce convertible debt financing and initial bridge financing
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Newly established asset management company NEXTRock and its holding group SVCV have announced the launch of convertible debt financing and initial bridge financing. The funding will strengthen both companies’ financial bases for business expansion and strategic growth.
Companies mentioned：NEXTRock、NextRock Group、NextRock Investment Group、SVCV、SVCV, Inc.、SVCV Global、BCKD Capital
“Developing perspectives, co-creating the future”: Iwakura High School to revamp the “learning structure” of its general studies program starting in academic year 2027
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Iwakura High School will revamp its educational system for the general studies program starting in academic year 2027, revising its existing course structure. The new “learning structure” will feature 4 courses: “Global Co-Creation,” “Science Co-Creation,” “Career Design” and “Sports Design.” The school will put into practice the “Convivial School,” nurturing student initiative and creating new value through collaboration. The reorganization responds to the importance of the ability to think independently and work with others to address challenges.
Practical performance suited to workload characteristics confirmed in a trial of distributed remote AI infrastructure between Tokyo and Fukuoka using “IOWN APN”
株式会社キシマ has launched LINCS, an electric coffee grinder with 39 grind settings. Its features include letting users enjoy freshly ground coffee at home without getting their hands dirty, as well as a design that blends into home decor. The product is attracting attention as a response to growing demand for “at-home cafes.”
【Aoba-BBT Group anniversary project】What is the “source of the breakthrough spirit” of the man who changed Japan’s rules? “A legal tech pioneer × an innovation strategy for DX”
A hit for budget-conscious and health-conscious consumers! Grow it for fun and enjoy eating it with the new book “A Little Harvest: Herbs and Leafy Greens”!
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In response to growing interest in saving money and health-conscious living amid rising prices, Fujin no Tomo-sha will release a new book by herb researcher Sachiko Shono, “A Little Harvest: Herbs and Leafy Greens,” on March 31, 2026. The gardening book offers beginners a guide to growing and eating their own produce at home.
【Sharon】“Sharon Wearable Alaska Cooling Sheet, 8 Sheets” — a wearable cooling sheet that cools your back — goes on sale in late March 2026. Enjoy the feeling of being the only one in an Arctic freeze♪
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株式会社シャロン will launch its “Sharon Wearable Alaska Cooling Sheet, 8 Sheets,” a wearable cooling sheet that cools the back, nationwide in late March 2026 as a measure against summer heat. Addressing concerns about sweat and sweat stains, the product proposes a new habit that delivers Alaska-like coolness.
Kyoto Goencha strengthens small-lot production starting at 30 pieces and large-lot orders of 3,000 or more. Expands custom tea production for trade show giveaways, anniversary gifts, promotions and OEM
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エスティーワイ株式会社, which operates Kyoto Goencha, has expanded its custom tea production service, strengthening both small-lot orders starting at 30 pieces and large-lot orders of 3,000 or more. The service supports a wide range of uses, including trade show giveaways, anniversary gifts, promotions and OEM, and is being expanded ahead of the company’s 10th anniversary in May 2026.
AI translation app “翻訳カモメ” adds learning features for 32 languages, integrating translation and learning
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The AI translation app “翻訳カモメ” has launched language-learning features supporting 32 languages. The update seamlessly integrates translation and learning, allowing users to switch to learning mode immediately after translating. It is initially available on iOS, with Android support planned for April 2026.
A human lactoferrin/human serum albumin fusion protein strongly suppresses cancer-related cell migration by disrupting pH homeostasis in the Golgi apparatus of cancer cells
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A research group at 東京工科大学 has discovered that a fusion protein of human lactoferrin and human serum albumin (hLF-HSA) disrupts pH homeostasis in the Golgi apparatus of cancer cells and strongly suppresses cell migration. The findings could lead to the development of new drug discovery strategies and were published in the international scientific journal FEBS Open Bio on March 24, 2026.
【Investing in talent in the era of human capital management】“HEROIC Assessment,” which encourages individual behavior change, significantly expands its recommended actions for test takers to a total of 250
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株式会社Be&Do has significantly expanded the “recommended actions” offered to test takers through HEROIC Assessment, which visualizes risks and growth opportunities for individuals and organizations, from 90 to 250. The change responds to the “Guidelines for Visualizing Human Capital (Revised Edition)” published in March 2026 and supports high-quality investment in human capital aligned with management strategies.
Sales partnership with 株式会社インソース: Win School’s hands-on programming and CAD training to be rolled out widely through a broad corporate network
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Win School, operated by ピーシーアシスト株式会社, has signed a sales partnership with 株式会社インソース and Insource Digital Academy. Through the partnership, Win School’s practical programming and CAD training will be offered through Insource’s corporate customer network, helping companies facing DX promotion and labor shortages develop job-ready talent.
Practical learning beyond books. Centou Playground, an insight-learning service themed around “Having fun while mastering the art of insight,” gets a redesign
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株式会社alma has revamped Centou Playground, a learning service for gaining practical skills in customer insight, in response to an increase in users. The service addresses the importance of insight in the generative AI era and aims to develop insight—which often remains individual knowledge—into a skill that teams can master together.
丸文 to exhibit at Japan IT Week Spring 2026, starting April 8
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Electronics trading company 丸文 will exhibit at Japan IT Week Spring 2026, which runs from April 8, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight, showcasing products related to AI and edge computers. The company aims to create business opportunities by proposing solutions that leverage the latest technologies.
Companies mentioned：丸文、ADLINK、AUO、NVIDIA、ASUS IoT、AxeleraAI、Toradex、RX Japan 合同会社
Parent communication service “tetoru” to launch new “Absence Notification Customization” feature in fiscal 2026, allowing schools to set absence notification items individually
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Classi株式会社 will launch a new “Absence Notification Customization” feature for its parent communication service “tetoru” in April 2026, allowing schools to customize absence notification categories and reasons. The feature will help improve teachers’ work efficiency and reduce the burden of communication on parents.
So you don’t have to compromise your dog’s health because of the price. “Cocomog,” a new sister brand from Coco Gourmet, the No.1 fresh dog food brand (※1), brings handmade meals to the masses.
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株式会社バイオフィリア, which operates “Coco Gourmet,” the No.1 fresh dog food brand, launched “Cocomog,” a sister brand offering handmade-quality dog food at an affordable price, on March 27, 2026. Partnering with overseas factories, the company has achieved safe, additive-free products for owners who don’t want to compromise their dogs’ health because of the price.
To celebrate the release of “Foundation: Galactic Frontier”! “V-Cas” campaign featuring 34 VTubers launches!
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“V-Cas,” a VTuber casting service operated by 株式会社アイブレイド, launched a streaming campaign on March 27, 2026, to celebrate the release of the new game “Foundation: Galactic Frontier.” The 34 participating VTubers will compete in the number of streams and game progress, while sharing the game’s appeal.
Extended by popular demand: scenic buffet and authentic sauna and spa package from ¥5,000.
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Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe announced that it will extend sales of its “Food and Relaxation Luxury Set Ticket,” which combines a scenic buffet with an authentic sauna and spa, through June 30, 2026. The extension responds to strong demand for personal treats and growing popularity of saunas.
Exhibiting at the 11th Manufacturing World Nagoya, one of the largest manufacturing trade shows in the Chubu region
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東陽テクニカ will exhibit at the Measurement, Inspection and Sensor Expo Nagoya, part of the 11th Manufacturing World Nagoya, which runs from April 8, 2026, at Port Messe Nagoya. It will showcase measurement solutions for the manufacturing industry, including condition-monitoring sensors, sound and vibration measurement, motor evaluation and EMC evaluation, helping shorten development and manufacturing cycles and improve quality.
《POCHI》500-yen-off coupon for use on “Sakura Meat” items
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Premium dog food maker “POCHI” launched a coupon campaign on March 27 offering 500 yen off “Sakura Meat” items in celebration of spring. The discount applies to purchases of 3,000 yen or more in the horse meat category.
New book: Comprehensive guide to “optical submarine cables,” the technology underpinning global communications infrastructure—revised edition of “Optical Submarine Cables” published
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パレード will publish a revised book on “optical submarine cables,” which underpin global communications infrastructure, on March 30, 2026. Reflecting the latest technological trends, it provides a comprehensive guide for engineers and students.
Practical performance suited to workload characteristics confirmed in a trial of distributed remote AI infrastructure between Tokyo and Fukuoka using “IOWN APN”