New merchandise from Ouran High School Host Club! The official online store of animation studio BONES, bones store, will hold the 20th-anniversary “BouquetForYou! FAIR”!
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To mark the 20th anniversary of the Ouran High School Host Club manga, new merchandise featuring original illustrations by character designer 髙橋久美子 will be released, and the “BouquetForYou! FAIR” will be held at bones store. During the fair, customers will receive a bonus illustrated card for every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent. A variety of merchandise, including acrylic stands and tin badges, will also be available.
【To be held April 8 (Wed.)–10 (Fri.), 2026】SkyDisc to exhibit at “The 11th Manufacturing World Nagoya,” a specialized trade show for the manufacturing industry
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SkyDisc will exhibit at “The 11th Manufacturing World Nagoya,” to be held at Port Messe Nagoya from April 8 to 10, 2026. The company will showcase AI-powered production planning optimization solutions, with a focus on “最適ワークス,” its AI × SaaS offering for the manufacturing industry.
Practical performance suited to workload characteristics confirmed in a trial of distributed remote AI infrastructure between Tokyo and Fukuoka using “IOWN APN”
【New release, designed for the Toyota Noah and Voxy 80 series】Still removing the cover to adjust it? Dimmable LED room lamps with easy touch controls are now available. Adjust 3 color tones and 5 brightness levels with a single touch for a more comfortable car interior.
May 28 (Thu.): AndTech to hold an online Zoom seminar on “The latest technologies in semiconductor miniaturization and advanced packaging: trends and technical challenges in resist, lithography, packaging resist and RDL formation processes”
【April 9 event】In an era of a 2-times job-openings-to-applicants ratio! 3 recruitment and retention strategies for manufacturing and logistics businesses
【Reciprocal free use now available】BarterMatch opens applications for reciprocal use of “理念言語化・コンセプト設計壁打ち,” a service by Ondo that explores a brand’s passion
Japan’s first: inaugural “Local Woman’s Health Lab” symposium to be held simultaneously in 12 regions nationwide, bringing regional change to women’s health issues
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The nationwide network “Local Woman’s Health Lab (LWHL)” will hold Japan’s first women’s health symposium simultaneously in 12 regions nationwide on May 16, 2026. The symposium will be livestreamed nationwide online in the morning, followed by in-person programs in each region in the afternoon, in a hybrid format. Speakers will include journalist Hiroko Nomura and sociologist Masato Ito, and topics will include women’s health, gender, and access to emergency contraception. Crowdfunding to raise funds for the event is underway through April 12, 2026.
[Yamazaki Jitsugyo: New Product Announcement] New products are now available, including a carafe convenient for staying hydrated at bedtime and a hanger that lets you hang backpacks vertically, one above another.
Rental meeting rooms and shared offices directly connected to Shizuoka Station: “TKP fabbit Shizuoka Station Building Parche” opens today! — Opening reception to be held on March 27 —
[Dior] Robert Pattinson wears Dior at the premiere of the film “THE DRAMA”
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Actor Robert Pattinson appeared wearing Dior at the premiere of the film “THE DRAMA” in Paris on March 26, 2026. He wore a khaki wool notch-lapel suit paired with black leather loafers. The event drew attention as part of the Dior brand’s promotion.
PeoGlow (peony extract) from natural cosmetic ingredient maker Ichimaru Pharcos wins an award at Chinese cosmetic ingredients exhibition PCHi 2026
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一丸ファルコス株式会社 won silver in the Whitening and Brightening category at “PCHi 2026,” a cosmetic ingredients exhibition held in Hangzhou, China, for its cosmetic ingredient “PeoGlow” (peony extract). This marks the company’s 9th award at PCHi.
First store in Ibaraki Prefecture! Frozen food specialty store @FROZEN to open at “AEON STYLE MITO UCHIHARA @FROZEN” on 4/3 (Fri.)
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イオンリテール株式会社 will open its frozen food specialty store “＠ＦＲＯＺＥＮ,” its first in Ibaraki Prefecture, at AEON STYLE Mito Uchihara on April 3. The store will offer approximately 1,500 frozen food items.
Tokai University and Odakyu Electric Railway sign comprehensive partnership agreement
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Tokai University and Odakyu Electric Railway have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement covering educational and research activities and the creation of regional value. Building on existing agreements in healthcare and sports, they will broadly promote human resource development, mutual exchange, and regional revitalization. The two parties aim to combine academic knowledge and business foundations to create new value in areas along the railway lines and contribute to sustainable community development.
Commemorative labels celebrating Hikonyan’s 20th anniversary now on sale
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株式会社彦根麦酒 will begin selling “Hikonyan Ale 20th Anniversary Commemorative Label,” a limited-edition product marking the 20th anniversary of the birth of Hikone’s popular character “Hikonyan,” around April 13, 2026. The product features a special design on the label of the existing “Hikonyan Ale” and is available in limited quantities at a price of 770 yen, including tax. A collaboration product with related characters is also planned as a 2nd release.
QPS研究所 and 日特建設 begin demonstration of slope displacement monitoring using satellite data
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株式会社QPS研究所 and 日特建設 have begun a demonstration of slope displacement monitoring using small SAR satellite data. In response to challenges facing Japan’s aging slope infrastructure, the demonstration aims to enable wide-area, high-frequency monitoring with SAR satellites, which can make observations at night and in bad weather, and to detect signs of collapse and improve infrastructure management technology. On March 29, 2026, QPS-SAR14 “Yachihoko-I” made observations and confirmed the position of a corner reflector. QPS研究所 aims to build a 36-satellite constellation by 2030 and contribute to strengthening national resilience.
Real estate crowdfunding platform “Rimawari-kun” to begin accepting applications for “Villa Hakone Yumoto, Phase 2” on March 30!
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株式会社シーラ will begin accepting applications for “Villa Hakone Yumoto, Phase 2” on its real estate crowdfunding platform “Rimawari-kun” from March 30, 2026. The project has an expected yield of 5.8% and offers stable asset management against the backdrop of recovering tourism demand in Hakone.
[Annual income of 8.3 million yen] Latest March 2026 C# engineer project trends | Freelancer survey [according to Freelancer Board]
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Freelancer Board has published its latest March 2026 “C# Engineer Project Survey Report.” It found that the average annual income is 8.3 million yen and that the remote work rate reaches 74.5%.
[株式会社ミライト・ワン] Notice regarding the trade name of a consolidated subsidiary
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株式会社ミライト・ワン announced that, following the merger of its consolidated subsidiaries 株式会社ミライト・モバイル・ウエスト and 株式会社コムリード, the new company’s trade name will be “株式会社ミライト・ワン・コアリンクス.” The name change is scheduled for July 1, 2026. The new company aims to contribute to society by leveraging its strengths in network technology, the core of communications, and wireless technology.
Acquisition of “Glamorise Foundations, Inc.” through U.S. subsidiary
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株式会社ワコールホールディングス has signed a share transfer agreement to acquire all issued shares of women’s intimate apparel brand “Glamorise Foundations, Inc.” through its U.S. subsidiary. Through this acquisition, Wacoal aims to strengthen product development in the plus-size segment of the U.S. market, its D2C and e-commerce operations, and its establishment of a profitable business foundation. It plans to improve growth and profitability by leveraging Glamorise’s expertise, digital marketing knowledge, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce know-how.
[Museum Mania Stage Presentations Announced!] Natural science creative goods and specimen exhibition and sales event unveils its special guests and stage schedule!
Real estate operations and management platform service “T2TR ComFort (Tenitoru Comfort)” launches new “Document Management Option”!
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Prop Tech plus has added a “Document Management Option” to its real estate operations and management platform, “T2TR ComFort.” The service holds about 40% of the J-REIT and private REIT markets. The new feature enables centralized management of final-version documents, linking them to existing data, creating ZIP files for external distribution, setting access permissions, and managing logs. The company will also pursue future feature expansions, including AI-powered automatic classification of document types.
Nexus Holdings forms capital alliance with Bridge, an IT company offering end-to-end contract development and infrastructure services
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Nexus Holdings Co., Ltd. announced that it acquired 100% of the shares of IT company Bridge Co., Ltd. and formed a capital alliance, effective March 26, 2026. The alliance will combine Bridge’s expertise in sales management systems with the Nexus Group’s customer base and engineering resources to promote social contribution through software development. Naoko Kurihara will continue to serve as Bridge’s representative director.
May 22 (Fri): AndTech to hold WEB online Zoom seminar, “Fundamentals and Practical Applications of Property Control Through Polymer Stretching, Orientation and Crystallization: Process Optimization to Enhance the Strength and Optical Properties of Films and Fibers”
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AndTech will hold a WEB online Zoom seminar on May 22, 2026 (Fri), on controlling material properties through polymer stretching, orientation and crystallization. Yutaka Okoshi of the Institute for Fiber Science at Shinshu University will serve as the speaker and explain process optimization to enhance the strength and optical properties of films and fibers. The participation fee is 45,100 yen (tax included).
We are officially announcing the award results for the Viltrox Photo Masterclass photography event held on November 29, 2025.
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映像嵐株式会社 announced the award results for “A Journey to Explore Light and Shadow,” a Viltrox Photo Masterclass photography event. A total of 6 people, including the Grand Prize winner, received lenses or flashes.
Anshin Support rolls out “OEM-Style Service Support,” enabling companies to build and implement their own value-added products in a short time
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株式会社あんしんサポート has launched “OEM-Style Service Support,” which enables partner companies to build and implement their own value-added products in a short time. It has also launched “Kachinowa,” a website introducing the service. The initiative aims to strengthen companies’ market competitiveness by helping them roll out services under their own brands quickly and at low cost to build relationships with existing customers.
Iena Academy begins providing learning materials for its “University of Tokyo Mathematics Preparation Course” as a pilot school for an online program to systematically study 10 years of past University of Tokyo math exams (developed by Hayashi Mathematics Classroom)
Japan’s top accommodation for unique activity experiences has been selected. “Japavista Unlimited / Osaka, Osaka Prefecture” wins “BEST OF ACTIVITY STAY—Activity Category”
“Aromatory,” a personal blending service that designs your story through fragrance, officially launches
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Fragrance planner Kasumi Tokuhara officially launched the personal blending service “Aromatory” on March 13, 2026. The service involves consulting with customers about their daily lives and emotions, then creating a one-of-a-kind original aroma blend. It comes with a story card and is completed entirely online. The price is 12,000 yen (tax included).
[New Clinic Opening] Doctor Yasushi Aso supervises the clinic based on his personal experience of losing 24 kg. Medical weight-loss specialist MBD Clinic to open in Ebisu in April 2026.
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MBD Clinic Ebisu, a clinic specializing in medical weight loss, opened on April 1, 2026. Yasushi Aso, director of Tokyo Cosmetic Surgery, supervises the clinic’s method, based on his own experience of losing 24 kg in 1 year. The clinic provides support for “healthy body building that helps prevent weight regain,” based on medical evidence and detailed analysis of each patient’s constitution and lifestyle. The Ikebukuro clinic is scheduled to open on April 25, 2026, and the Osaka Umeda clinic in summer 2026.
[Reciprocal Free Use Offered] Applications are now open on BarterMatch for reciprocal free use of “Sales Blade,” offered by 株式会社VALTIC.
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BtoB matching platform BarterMatch has launched reciprocal free use of “Sales Blade,” an AI-powered sales planning tool with execution support offered by 株式会社VALTIC. This enables companies using BarterMatch to try “Sales Blade,” which is normally paid, by offering their own services in exchange. Sales Blade uses AI to design sales processes and build reproducible sales strategies. BarterMatch is a platform that encourages consideration of service adoption through hands-on experience of service value.
See, touch and enjoy: experience Yayoi-era life in Takatsuki City
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An exhibition offering a hands-on experience of life in the Yayoi period will be held at Anma Ruins Park in Takatsuki City. Set at the Anma Ruins, where traces of early Yayoi-period rice paddies dating back about 2500 years were discovered, the exhibition explores clothing, food and housing. Visitors can try on kantoi garments, take commemorative photos with bows and arrows or wooden farming tools, handle replicas of fire-making tools, pottery and stone tools, and try weaving. It will be held from 令和8年4月3日 through 4月5日, and admission is free.
Survey Report: “Survey on Rice Consumption: Changes in Meals Amid Rising Prices”
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朝日大学 Marketing Research Institute released findings from a survey on changes in meals amid rising rice prices. While rice remains the staple food at dinner and breakfast, signs of a shift away from rice are emerging in women’s lunches.
May 29 (Fri): AndTech to hold WEB online Zoom seminar course on “Development Trends and Corrosion Resistance Evaluation of Epoxy Resins (Epoxy Lining Materials) and Coating Materials with Corrosion and Rust Prevention Properties”
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株式会社AndTech will hold an online Zoom seminar on May 29 on development trends and evaluation of epoxy resins and coating materials with corrosion and rust prevention properties.
Tomomi Itano says there is a “moms’ group LINE chat in the baseball team,” sharing insights into moms’ friendships in professional baseball. Minami Minegishi is troubled by her husband’s fan activities: “His enthusiasm is starting to annoy me.” A close look at a 23-year-old single mother aspiring to become a midwife on “Himitsu no Mamaen 2”
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ABEMA aired the ninth episode of the information variety show “Himitsu no Mamaen 2” on March 29, 2026. The program followed a 23-year-old single mother who gave birth at 15 and is pursuing her goal of becoming a midwife. In the studio, guest Tomomi Itano, formerly of AKB48, shared insights into moms’ friendships in professional baseball, while host Minami Minegishi discussed her frustration with her husband Tetsuya of Tokai On Air’s fan activities and shared her views on marriage.
Notice on the Establishment of the Sparks Battery Storage Fund
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Sparks Group has established the “Sparks Battery Storage Fund,” targeting merchant battery storage facilities that aim to generate returns through market operations. It has concluded a partnership agreement totaling 6.1 billion yen, seeking to achieve both decarbonization and a stable electricity supply.
YAGI & CO., LTD. relocated its Tokyo headquarters on March 30, 2026, to Tokyo World Gate Akasaka (Akasaka Trust Tower) in Minato City, Tokyo. The new headquarters is a next-generation workplace making use of the latest technology, with the aim of improving employee creativity and productivity. The office, directly connected to Tameike-Sanno Station and Kokkai-gijidomae Station, offers an advanced environment for diverse working styles. Group company WEAVA is also scheduled to move to the new office after April.
[BLUE BLUE KYOTO, OKURA, SEILIN ONLINE SHOP] “SAKURA & KYOTO BLACK” event to be held from April 2 to April 12
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〈BLUE BLUE KYOTO〉, 〈OKURA〉 and 〈SEILIN ONLINE SHOP〉 will hold the “SAKURA＆KYOTO BLACK” event from April 2 to 12. The event will feature limited-edition products themed around cherry blossoms and Kyoto black dyeing, and customers who purchase eligible products will receive a limited-edition pin badge.
A comprehensive, hands-on guide to “bringing children’s voices into policymaking” is now available—supervised the Tokyo Children’s Workshop Practice Guide
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TOKYO PLAY, a general incorporated association, supervised the Children’s Workshop Practice Guide published by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Children’s Policy Coordination Office. The guide covers practical steps and resources for reflecting children’s opinions in government policies and supports efforts to address challenges in public administration.
May 19 (Tuesday): AndTech plans to hold a Zoom webinar on “Latest Technologies in Transparent Conductive Films: Material Design, Processes and Implementation Technologies for ITO Alternatives and Coatable Transparent Conductive Films”
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AndTech Co., Ltd. will hold an online seminar on May 19 titled “Latest Technologies in Transparent Conductive Films: Material Design, Processes and Implementation Technologies for ITO Alternatives and Coatable Transparent Conductive Films.” Leading experts will explain the fundamentals of transparent conductive materials, ITO alternatives, coatable transparent conductive film technologies and examples of their applications.
“This blue, too, is someone’s world.” Tokyo Tower and Azabudai Hills will be bathed in blue. HERALBONY launches the Beyond Blue Project for World Autism Awareness Day
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HERALBONY Co., Ltd. launched the Beyond Blue Project to coincide with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. Tokyo Tower, Azabudai Hills and other locations will be illuminated in blue as part of an awareness campaign using art and collaboration to deepen understanding of autism.
LayerX’s Bakuraku Invoice Receipt begins integration with Invoice
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Invoice Co., Ltd. and LayerX, Inc. have launched integration between the cloud invoice-receiving software Bakuraku Invoice Receipt and “Gi Tsushin” and “OneVoice Public.” The integration automates the consolidation of telecommunications and utility bills for companies with multiple locations, bookkeeping entries and the creation of bank transfer data, improving efficiency for accounting and general affairs departments.
LIF Tech named official media partner for GITEX AI EUROPE 2026, one of Europe’s largest AI and tech events
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LIFRELL Co., Ltd., which operates the AI and technology media outlet LIF Tech, has been named the official media partner for GITEX AI EUROPE 2026, one of Europe’s largest AI and tech events. The partnership will strengthen the exchange of AI and technology information between Europe and Japan and Asian markets.
[PFU BlueCats Ishikawa Kahoku] “BlueNya” lights up the night sky! Japan’s first outdoor drone show paired with professional volleyball to be held during the final home series
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The women’s professional volleyball team PFU BlueCats Ishikawa Kahoku held BlueCats Night Canvas, combining professional volleyball with an outdoor drone show for the first time in Japan during its final home series. Approximately 1,100 spectators enjoyed light art displayed across the night sky.
Research by TCB physician Kyosuke Iguchi and colleagues on double-eyelid suture surgery published in international journal Archives of Plastic Surgery. Large-scale clinical research analyzes factors behind the loss of the double-eyelid crease.
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A research paper by TCB Tokyo Central美容外科 physician Kyosuke Iguchi and colleagues on factors behind the loss of the double-eyelid crease after double-eyelid suture surgery has been published in the international journal Archives of Plastic Surgery. Based on large-scale clinical data, the study analyzes how factors such as surgical technique and eyelid thickness affect the retention of the crease.
Culture and art project OPEN MATCHA ROOM held for the first time, with plans to expand nationwide after launching at Hakuba Tsugaike Mountain Resort
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PIF Co., Ltd. held OPEN MATCHA ROOM for the first time, a project showcasing the value of Japanese culture and regional resources. At Hakuba Tsugaike Mountain Resort, it was presented as an immersive art project combining matcha, sound and silence, with plans for nationwide expansion.
New launch: UV Inner Protect, a supplement that helps protect skin from UV damage＊1 and supports an active lifestyle despite ultraviolet rays
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FRACORA Co., Ltd. will launch UV Inner Protect, a food with function claims that helps protect skin from ultraviolet rays and retain moisture, on March 30, 2026. It contains 3 mg of astaxanthin, which has antioxidant properties.
Niigata’s leading information magazines 3 collaborated on a joint feature in the issue released in March 2026, introducing the fine food and attractions of Sado, an island with World Heritage sites.
Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture, draws attention with relocation promotion created with residents: TikTok “KURIHA RAP” series surpasses 5 million views; new promotional video also set for release
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Kurihara City in Miyagi Prefecture announced that its resident-participation relocation promotion series “KURIHA RAP” on TikTok has surpassed 5 million views. The distinctive campaign, created jointly by local residents and the municipal government, is attracting attention. A new promotional video portraying the everyday lives of people who have relocated and the appeal of the seasons is also in production and is scheduled for release soon. The city is also strengthening its relocation and settlement concierge program and consultation centers in urban areas to support prospective residents.
[Survey of 1,009 people] What separates flyers people read from those they throw away immediately? An in-depth look at what really happens to items delivered to mailboxes
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A survey of 1,009 men and women ages 20 to 60 conducted by At Co., Ltd. found that about 70% check their mailboxes “almost every day,” with many doing so from evening through nighttime. About 70% also said they “almost always or to some extent look at” flyers and other materials delivered to their mailboxes, while the most common reason for not looking at them was “lack of interest.” Materials that attract interest include information directly relevant to daily life, such as “special offers at supermarkets, drugstores and co-ops” and “restaurant and café menus and promotions.” Coupons and gifts were the strongest motivators for taking action. The survey concluded that the keys to successful flyer distribution are “appealing incentives” and ensuring “trustworthiness and relevance.”
Japan’s first radio station license for a 5.7GHz-band wireless power transmission system using over-the-air transmission
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Denki Kogyo Co., Ltd. has become the first in Japan to receive a radio station license from the Kanto Regional Telecommunications Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications for a 5.7GHz-band wireless power transmission system using over-the-air transmission. The license allows the company to operate a 5.7GHz-band over-the-air WPT system installed at its Kanuma Plant in Kanuma, Tochigi Prefecture. The company will use the system, which features high-directivity beamforming technology and dual safety shutdown functions (camera-based human detection and an infrared motion sensor), to advance testing and practical applications while balancing utility and safety.
Regional collaboration through digital patient acquisition strategies: launch of a “regionally coordinated digital advertising package” linking clinics, pharmacies and care facilities
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Goodruff Co., Ltd. has launched a “regionally coordinated digital advertising package” in which clinics, pharmacies and care facilities jointly cover digital advertising costs to boost patient acquisition. The initiative aims to deliver cost-effectiveness and attract high-quality patients.
AI summarizes online medication counseling sessions and sends the summary to patients via LINE
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On February 24, 2026, EM Group released a new feature for its Followcare Videocall online medication counseling tool. The feature uses AI to summarize counseling sessions and send the summary to patients via LINE. It is designed to address concerns such as patients being unable to recall counseling details later or not having time to take notes, helping them feel more confident about their treatment. Recordings and summary data are not used to train AI.
GenerativeX reaches basic agreement with Money Forward Consulting on strategic business partnership
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GenerativeX Inc. has reached a basic agreement with Money Forward Consulting Co., Ltd. on a strategic business partnership. The collaboration aims to improve back-office productivity by combining GenerativeX’s AI development and implementation capabilities with Money Forward Consulting’s expertise in BPR and technology. By providing both general-purpose and custom-built AI workers, the partnership will help companies address challenges in process design and data infrastructure for AI adoption.
Keisei Electric Railway has signed an official partnership agreement with MLB and will launch various promotions featuring Los Angeles Dodgers player Roki Sasaki.
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Starting in fiscal 2026, Keisei Electric Railway has entered into an official partnership agreement with Major League Baseball (MLB). It will launch various promotions featuring Roki Sasaki of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The company sees in Sasaki’s integrity and success on the world stage a reflection of the Keisei Group’s spirit of challenge and hope for the future. A wide range of promotional initiatives are planned in succession, including new TV commercials, web ads, a dedicated website, social media campaigns and commemorative ticket sales. Through these initiatives, the group aims to spark interest in the Keisei Group and promote understanding of its business.
New management team launched to carry on and innovate Japan’s kimono culture
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Nihon Wasou Holdings Co., Ltd. launched a new management team following approval at its shareholders’ meeting on March 27, 2026. The new team is notable for its gender balance, with women accounting for 5 of its 8 directors (62.5%). Women also make up 3 of the 5 internal directors (60%), well above the average for all listed companies. The appointed female executives bring advanced expertise and extensive experience, and the company aims not only to increase the proportion of women but also to diversify its management and improve its effectiveness. The initiative embodies the preservation and innovation of kimono culture and aims to achieve sustainable growth.
[New on my route] Popular Nishitetsu train tickets “Dazaifu Strolling Ticket” and “Kirin Garden Coupon” to go on sale digitally starting April 1!
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Starting April 1, 2026, 3 popular Nishitetsu train paper tickets will be newly available as digital tickets on my route, the travel app from Toyota Financial Services.
LIVE BOARD joins HERALBONY’s “Beyond Blue Project,” an art initiative marking World Autism Awareness Day
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LIVE BOARD is participating in HERALBONY’s “Beyond Blue Project,” held to mark World Autism Awareness Day. From April 2 (Thu) to April 15 (Wed), 2026, art in blue—the awareness day’s symbolic color—will be displayed on digital out-of-home screens in Tokyo. The project will feature original art inspired by LIVE BOARD by Ryō Nakao, an artist contracted with HERALBONY, displayed against the backdrop of the city’s infrastructure.
“Nijisanji Store Voice App” launches, letting fans enjoy official Nijisanji voices by listening and collecting!
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Sony Music Solutions has launched the “Nijisanji Store Voice App,” an app dedicated to digital voice content from Nijisanji, under the supervision of ANYCOLOR.
Office Station, a cloud-based HR and labor management software, launches the first AI support feature to solve procedural work challenges
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F&M Co., Ltd. will launch the first AI support feature to address challenges in procedural work for its cloud-based HR and labor management software, Office Station, in April 2026. The “AI Questions and Consultation Chat” provides real-time answers based on company rules, reducing the risk of incorrect responses. The feature will be included in the “Internal Portal Option.”
New TV commercial “You Know the Store? Smaregi” starring Yumia Fujisaki to air from April 1
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Smaregi Co., Ltd. will begin airing a new TV commercial starring actor Yumia Fujisaki on April 1, 2026. The commercial promotes its “operating system for stores” strategy.
[First in Japan] Updating 1,300 years of hot spring therapy tradition: A pharmacy opens inside a hot spring inn, offering stays that support health, sleep and diet
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Wataya Besso has brought Ailee Pharmaceutical on board and will open Yakuhakudo, the first pharmacy inside a Japanese inn, in April 2026. It aims to update the hot spring therapy tradition of Ureshino Onsen and offer wellness stays.
Healthy staff are the source of customers’ “everyday moments of delight”! Super Hotel recognized as a Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2026 after maintaining 100% stress-check participation and holding company sports events
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Super Hotel has been recognized for the third consecutive year in the large enterprise category of the Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations 2026 program, jointly administered by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Health Council. The company focuses on employee mental health care and promoting communication, maintaining a 100% stress-check participation rate and holding company-wide sports events, among other initiatives. These efforts raised its overall evaluation deviation score by more than 6 points from the previous fiscal year.
Liberaware appears on business video media outlet PIVOT
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Liberaware Inc. President and CEO Hongkyu Min appeared on business video media outlet PIVOT in a program released at 16:00 on March 30, 2026. The program focused on “Growth Strategies for the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs: A New Vision Through Public-Private Collaboration” and also featured Oba of the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center, Ayaki of Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support, and Maeda of UrbanX Technologies. Min shared practical examples of using drones to inspect public infrastructure and his experience commercializing initiatives through public-private collaboration. The company was established on August 22, 2016.
Is sales DX spreading from Kyushu? AI cloud phone pickupon says 21% of new customers are Kyushu companies | Dedicated sales staff bolsters support for sales DX at regional businesses
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Kyushu companies account for 21% of new customers for pickupon, the AI cloud phone service provided by pickupon Inc. The company is strengthening support by assigning dedicated sales staff to Kyushu to address regional labor shortages and advance sales DX.
Spice Factory named among the top 500 in the “High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2026” ranking for the third consecutive year
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Spice Factory has been named among the top 500 in FT’s “High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2026” ranking for the third consecutive year. Company-wide adoption of generative AI and proactive returns to employees are driving its growth.
[Grand opening on March 7, Sauna Day!] Laguna Garden Hotel’s “Safi Spa Okinawa” set for grand opening | Laguna Garden Hotel, Okinawa
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Laguna Garden Hotel will hold the grand opening of its sauna and spa facility, Safi Spa Okinawa, on March 7, 2026, Sauna Day. A container-style outdoor sauna, Laguna Sauna, will be newly installed outside, while the indoor sauna has been renovated around the concept of “Ryukyu.”
V-cube, Inc. announced that cumulative installations of Telecube, its workspace product, surpassed 40,000 as of February 2026. Demand is growing particularly for units designed for 4–6 people, expanding Telecube’s role as infrastructure that supports flexible working styles.
Tommy Hilfiger welcomes American football icon Travis Kelce as global brand ambassador and creative collaborator
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Tommy Hilfiger has named American football icon Travis Kelce its global brand ambassador and creative collaborator. The partnership will begin in fall 2026, with a design collaboration planned for spring 2027.
Notice of closing ceremony at the Nihonbashi flagship store on March 31, 2026
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Eitaro Sohonpo will temporarily close its Nihonbashi flagship store at the end of March 2026 and move to a temporary location as part of redevelopment in the Nihonbashi district. A closing ceremony will be held on March 31, the final day, as a gesture of thanks, with numbered tickets distributed to the first 30 visitors.
【Matsuyama・三福快適生活】Expanded air-conditioner cleaning to help reduce electricity bills
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株式会社三福快適生活 is expanding its air-conditioner cleaning services and running a limited-time campaign in response to rising electricity bills. Cleaning the interior of air conditioners improves heating and cooling efficiency, with the aim of reducing electricity costs and providing a comfortable indoor environment.
ソフトエイジ and アステリア sign sales partnership agreement ～To provide a data integration platform centered on the 『奉行クラウドシリーズ』～
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株式会社ソフトエイジ and アステリア株式会社 have signed a sales partnership agreement. Through the agreement, they will provide a data integration platform centered on the 『奉行クラウドシリーズ』, helping companies make use of data and advance DX.
日本能率協会マネジメントセンター will release the book 『生成ＡＩ×広報ＰＲの教科書』 for public relations and PR professionals on March 30, 2026. It explains practical ways to use generative AI to improve work efficiency.
“Move-out Cost Overpayment Check” adds AI lease agreement reading feature ── Just photograph special clauses and AI will assess each one as “valid/invalid/requires review”
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株式会社Mycat added a “Contract AI Reading” feature to its AI move-out cost assessment service on April 14, 2026. By simply photographing and uploading special clauses in a lease agreement, users can have the AI assess their legal validity at 3 levels. The feature is designed to help resolve the approximately 13,000 move-out disputes that occur annually.
“Bs ROOM 2026,” limited to 1 room per 1 day, goes on sale today! Enjoy the Buffaloes to the fullest in an immersive room offering a vivid, in-the-moment experience