https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 1 countries/regions: Japan, 1370 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/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22768Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESKimono retailer Y. & SONS will begin carrying SOSAKUBAG, a basket bag brand based in Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture, on April 2, 2026. SOSAKUBAG bags are woven from dyed paper mulberry. The collection includes 5 colors specially commissioned for Y. & SONS and a limited-edition collection. To mark the launch, pop-up events will be held in succession at Y. & SONS stores nationwide, with appearances by the designer at select locations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22767https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22767Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESASPI, a personal training gym operated by ASPIREST Co., Ltd., has been named the official support gym for Best of Miss Kanagawa 2026. At the “Beauty Camp” for the Miss Universe competition, it provided finalists with a special training program covering posture assessment, breathing techniques, and body movement. ASPIREST operates more than 46 locations nationwide, and all its trainers hold U.S.-certified qualifications and internationally recognized Pilates certifications. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22766https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22766Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESテアトルアカデミーが「キッズモデル総選挙 2026」を開催し、全国から子どもモデルを募集。グランプリ受賞者は特設サイトや人気雑誌など各メディアへの出演が確約され、芸能界デビューを支援する年に一度の特別企画です。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22765https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22765Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESTheatre Academy Co., Ltd. is holding the Latest Korean Trend Reporter Audition in partnership with Popteen magazine. Successful applicants will be able to travel to Korea with their favorite POP model. Entries opened on April 1. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22764https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22764Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESb-style Group will introduce a shortened workweek system allowing employees to choose to work 3–4 days a week, as well as “Octo Work,” a flextime system with reduced working hours, starting April 1, 2026. The changes aim to support career continuity for people with diverse lifestyles, expand workforce participation, and improve productivity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22763https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22763Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESエリアリンク began providing operational support for STORAGE SQUARE, the indoor storage facility operated by 東急リバブル, in April 2026. Using エリアリンク’s “Partner Program,” it will provide integrated support ranging from new-location openings to operations, helping 東急リバブル improve the efficiency and expand its storage business. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22762https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22762Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESマーキュリー, a human resources services company, will refresh its group logo in April 2026 as it marks its 20th anniversary. The new logo combines the initial “M” of “MERCURY” with a circle symbolizing “the future self,” and adopts indigo, a traditional Japanese color, as its brand color. President 秋間剛 said the company intends to evolve its brand for the next 20 years while valuing its history. The company was established in November 2006 and had 5,610 employees as of April 1, 2025. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22761https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22761Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESアース・スター エンターテイメントは、ノベルレーベル「アース・スター ルナ」の4月新刊4作品を4月1日に発売した。発売されたのは『貴婦人たちの噂話は今日も楽しい』第3巻、『明日もいい日でありますように。』第4巻、『元貴族の四兄弟はくじけない！』第5巻、『異世界転移して教師になったが、魔女と恐れられている件』第10巻である。公式サイトでは新作や一部既刊の無料試し読みを提供している。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22760https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22760Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社MY mama launched the new project “MYシールLab.” on April 1, 2026, to establish handmade stickers as a new craft culture. The project will address concerns about the safety and durability of handmade stickers gaining popularity on social media, carrying out everything from material testing to product development. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22759https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22759Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESMeHer株式会社 offers “トドケデ,” a service combining digital tools and specialized expertise to help businesses navigate complex fire department procedures. The company aims to ease concerns about these procedures and create a society where businesses can operate with confidence. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22758https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22758Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESカクタス・コミュニケーションズ has opened applications for “エディテージ・グラント 2026,” which will award a total of 8 million yen to 20 recipients to support early-career researchers in Japan. A commemorative online event will also be held on April 15. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22757Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESプラチナバイオ株式会社 is focused on bringing allergy-reduced eggs to society to make “food accessible to all,” guided by its vision of “opening up the future with biotechnology.” In collaboration with universities, companies and medical institutions, it is advancing research and development of eggs that people with egg allergies can eat when cooked. The startup uses its proprietary bio-DX and genome-editing technologies to address global social challenges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22756Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES麻布台やまゆき鮮魚店, a fresh fish wholesaler at Toyosu Market, and organic supermarket 15/e organic have opened a limited-time collaboration shop at 麻布台ヒルズマーケット. The shop will serve special seafood rice bowls made with seasonal fish and naturally grown ingredients. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22755Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人be Place was established on November 18, 2024, and opened the パーソナルスクール sunow free school in Meguro, Tokyo. The school is led by psychologist 佐野祐介. It aims to provide children who have difficulty fitting into school with time and space to be themselves, and is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 16:00. Through support informed by psychologists’ professional perspectives and communal living centered on cooking for themselves, the school fosters children’s self-esteem and social skills. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22754Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESa2networkは、海外出張やリモートワーク向けの次世代ビジネス通信ソリューション「スカイベリー eSIM®」を2026年4月1日より提供開始します。eSIM技術により、世界94カ国で電源オンで即接続、月額0円プランや無制限プラン、日本語サポートが特徴です。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22753Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES有限会社ネットワーク社 has launched IBUKI, a brand for general consumers, to raise public awareness of and increase the value of metalworking. It showcases the appeal of metalworking through its e-commerce site and social media. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22752https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22752Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESディープサンクス has launched 『ふくとく。』, a student-led circular fashion project. To address the disposal of 50 million garments annually and students’ financial hardship, it will hold closed-market events on university campuses, offering students unsold inventory from apparel brands and aiming to circulate clothing and contribute to society. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22751https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22751Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES学校法人亜細亜学園 has fully renovated floors 2 through 4 of the 亜細亜大学 library, built in 1994, and reopened them on April 1, 2026. With this work, zoning across the entire library is complete, following the renovation of the first-floor area in April 2025. 株式会社オカムラ handled the spatial design for the renovation, creating spaces to support diverse learning styles among students and faculty alongside a collection of approximately 670,000 books. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22750https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22750Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “インフラ・ミライ・プロジェクト” has proposed designating December 6 as a day to “casually think about infrastructure.” As infrastructure built during the period of rapid economic growth continues to age, the initiative aims to make infrastructure maintenance a familiar topic and encourage people to take an interest in infrastructure without needing specialized knowledge. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22749Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES合同会社J STUDIOは、GoogleのAI「Gemini」とWordPressをAPI連携させたAI記事作成ツール「AI AUTO POST」を開発した。このツールは、AIが記事作成、アイキャッチ画像作成、1ヶ月分の記事予約投稿を自動で行う。当社サイトでは、AI導入後、訪問者が1日5人から20〜30人に増加した。同社はPR TIMESの「April Dream」に賛同し、情報発信の自動化を通じて誰もがクリエイターになれる世界を目指す。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22748https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22748Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESWAYS明大前教室, a tutoring school specializing in students at combined junior and senior high schools, completed its expansion and relocation within the same area on March 9, 2026, after enrollment surpassed 120 students. Spring classes began at the new school on March 14, with instruction ramping up ahead of the new school year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22747https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22747Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe world’s first international research conference dedicated to “near-infrared photoimmunotherapy (NIR-PIT),” a cancer treatment now covered by health insurance in Japan, will be held at the U.S. NIH on June 3, 2026. Researchers and clinicians from Japan, the United States and Europe are expected to discuss a wide range of topics, from basic research to clinical applications. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22746https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22746Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ジョブカン会計’s 『ジョブカン電子帳簿保存』 has begun integrating with 『ScanSnap』, Japan’s No.1 image scanner by market share. Scanned accounting documents will now be saved automatically, helping streamline accounting operations and reduce workloads. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22745https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22745Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社STAR AI supports April Dream, aspiring to a future in which “human creativity that creates value” is important in the age of AI. It aims to build a society where, as AI makes knowledge equally accessible, individuals’ personalities and experiences become the driving force behind value creation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22744https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22744Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESSinyi Realty Co., Ltd. has released “Let’s Live Happily with Our Dogs [Shibuya Ward Edition] 🐾 Google My Maps.” The map covers dog-related facilities in 7 categories, including pet salons, veterinary clinics and dog parks, and lets users search for the nearest facility based on their current location. Users can intuitively search for facilities on Google My Maps, making it useful in everyday life and emergencies. The first installment, covering Minato Ward, has been viewed more than 40,000 times and has received a positive response. Guided by its principle of “building sustainable communities,” the company will continue contributing to an environment where people can live with their dogs with peace of mind. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22743https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22743Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESBeTheHERO provides recruitment support specializing in the apparel industry. It aims to contribute to the industry’s development by protecting the value of its people and addressing recruitment challenges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22742https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22742Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES理学療法士の松田圭太氏による初の著書『腰痛は医者には治せない』が小学館から4月1日に発売されました。本書は、手術や薬に頼らない独自の運動療法と認知行動療法で慢性腰痛を改善する新常識を提唱し、Amazon売れ筋ランキングで複数部門1位を獲得するなど、発売前から大きな注目を集めています。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22741https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22741Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社北海道環境バイオセクター is stepping up development of a high-performance bird repellent to prevent bird strikes at airports and wind power facilities, based on “Marine Saponin,” a natural ingredient extracted from starfish in the Sea of Okhotsk that have long been considered pests. This is a new approach to bird damage prevention that targets birds’ physiological functions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22740https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22740Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Chiba University Environmental ISO Student Committee partnered with Asahi Yuus to make eco-baskets by upcycling plastic bottle caps collected on campus. Starting April 1, 2026, they will be used as shopping baskets and carriers at 千葉大学生協, with the aim of promoting understanding and practice of resource circulation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22739https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22739Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESNEXER Inc. and Taiyo Construction Co., Ltd. jointly surveyed 150 people who have purchased or are considering purchasing custom-built homes. “Price” was the top priority when choosing a home, cited by 69.3%. Asked whether they prioritize “performance” or “design and layout,” 74.7% chose “performance.” While respondents associated high-performance homes with comfort, many also expressed concerns about price and said they did not know what “high performance” meant. The survey was conducted from March 6 to March 13, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22738https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22738Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESエレキットを展開する株式会社イーケイジャパンは、太陽光で花びらが回転する電子工作キット「カレイドフラワー」を2026年4月15日より出荷開始します。本製品は、従来のロボット系とは異なり、飾って楽しむインテリアとしても機能し、女の子やギフト需要に応える新しい提案です。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22737https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22737Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ウインテック aims to nurture children’s creativity and self-esteem through KIKKA, an educational building-block toy from Japan. As its April Dream on April 1, it envisions a future where “KIKKA is synonymous with building blocks,” sharing Japan’s distinctive spirit of craftsmanship and culture of play with the world. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22736Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn April 1, 2026, QLC Produce Co., Ltd. will open “Let’s Club Takatsuki Bessho” (Walk & SPA), a day service supporting self-reliance, in Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture. The service offers power rehabilitation using rehab machines and other programs aimed at maintaining and improving activities of daily living (ADL). The facility builds on the existing “Let’s Club” model, adding bathing practice and training focused on walking. QLC Produce Co., Ltd. is a 100% subsidiary of Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. and operates 171 facilities nationwide. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22735Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES世界文化社は、『家庭画報5月号』でフィギュアスケートペアの三浦璃来選手と木原龍一選手（りくりゅう）の特集を8ページにわたり掲載し、4月1日に発売しました。ミラノ・コルティナ冬季五輪での金メダルを祝し、過去の独占取材記事やブルーノコーチの寄稿文も紹介しています。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22734https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22734Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESMarble Work aims to spread a new travel standard around the world: “You can feel at ease if Marble Work does the cleaning.” Believing that cleaning quality has a major impact on the lodging experience and impressions of the local area, the company dreams of building travelers’ trust and confidence by making cleaning companies visible. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22733https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22733Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社奏音楽企画 has announced its dream as part of the April Dream project: to transform handbells from instruments reserved for special occasions into music that people can enjoy casually in their everyday lives. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22732https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22732Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社IZUMIは、EC一元管理システム「クロスマ」の「春の初期費用無料キャンペーン」を2026年4月1日より開始しました。本キャンペーンでは、通常30,000円の初期費用が0円となり、公式LINEアカウント友だち登録者限定で提供されます。期間は2026年4月1日から4月30日までで、新規のショップ運営者を対象に、EC販路拡大と導入コストの負担軽減を支援します。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22731https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22731Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESTokyo Koki Testing Machine and Koubai Seiki have formed a business partnership to strengthen sales operations for testing machines in the Chugoku region, centered on Hiroshima. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22730https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22730Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn April 1, 2026, Bridge International Group welcomed Yasuyuki Higuchi, former president of Panasonic Connect, as a senior adviser. Higuchi has extensive management experience at IT companies and major corporations. He will help accelerate the group’s support for B2B companies’ sales growth and efforts to enhance corporate value. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22729https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22729Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESVOLTMIND is helping address the “2025 cliff” problem by supporting legacy system upgrades through AI-driven development and an FDE structure. By leveraging its in-house R&D division and GPU server clusters to bring cutting-edge AI technology to development teams, it is enabling large-scale system upgrades in less time and at lower cost, contributing to the advancement of digital transformation in Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22728https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22728Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESHome Staging Japan Co., Ltd. appointed Eiji Enomoto, former representative director and executive vice president of Nomura Real Estate Solutions Co., Ltd., as an adviser starting in April 2026. Enomoto will draw on his extensive experience in real estate investment, brokerage and business management to advise the company on its business and growth strategies. Home Staging Japan aims to maximize added value and advance its business, taking the lead in the industry as a company that creates value in real estate distribution. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22727https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22727Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES奥山製作所 provides a service for manufacturing worksites facing labor shortages caused by the declining birthrate and aging population. Based on the concept of “the power of preparation,” the service reduces the burden of inventory management and creates an environment where employees can focus on their core manufacturing work. It helps reduce time spent on ordering and improve productivity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22726https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22726Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe web media outlet “社長の履歴書,” operated by ラーニングス株式会社, has featured more than 500 business leaders. Focusing on successful people’s “lowest points,” the outlet offers readers hope and energy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22725https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22725Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESアスト株式会社 endorsed April Dream on April 1 and shared its dream: “Starting with ‘learning’: creating a society where anyone can take part in support, through household paper products.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22724https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22724Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESルマルメ株式会社 endorsed April Dream and shared its dream: “A Japan where the next generation of leaders emerge from regional companies.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22723https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22723Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESVeBuIn株式会社 has launched “Jugaad AIナレッジ,” an AI knowledge SaaS for retail and food service businesses, from ¥200 per month. It cuts managers’ time answering questions by 83% and encourages frontline staff to find answers on their own, helping address labor shortages and training challenges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22722https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22722Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe company announced a challenge to turn school backpacks into “treasured belongings for life” and establish a new “remaking culture” in Japan. It declared that the project would begin in 2026 and has garnered support from 210,000 people on social media. The new facility, “Askal 100年想い出工房,” will open in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, on May 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22721Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey of 436 married men and women found that 11.7% regretted cutting costs on their wedding expenses, with the most common regret involving the “wedding reception” (33.3%). If they could save ¥300,000 on ring costs, 32.8% said they would put it into savings. In addition, 88.3% supported the idea of “choosing rings wisely and putting the surplus funds to good use.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22720https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22720Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社静岡情報処理センター has joined 一般社団法人AICX協会 as a new member. This will further strengthen the association’s work to bring AI agents into society and optimize customer experiences. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22719https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22719Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES横須賀商工会議所パソコン教室は2026年4月1日にリニューアルオープンする。従来のWord・Excel講座に加え、ChatGPTなどの生成AI講座や日商簿記検定2級などの上位資格対策講座を新たに拡充する。リニューアルを記念し、4月中に4回以上の予約で無料受講券4枚を進呈するキャンペーンを実施。授業料は1コマ50分で1,500円（別途、月額教室維持費1,500円）、商工会議所会員は1,200円となる。運営は株式会社ミライフが行う。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22718https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22718Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESアクチュアル, operator of the architectural rendering AI “ArchiX,” and あかね社会保険労務士法人 have joined forces to launch a series on addressing the construction industry’s “2024 problem” with AI and subsidies. The series explains how subsidies can bring the cost of AI adoption close to zero, with the aim of advancing digital transformation across the industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22717https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22717Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES公益財団法人新宮霊園 will grand-open “虹の丘,” Japan’s first dedicated pet cemetery to use 3D hologram technology, on April 4, 2026. At a time when pets are increasingly considered family members, this new section offers owners a new way to “reunite” with deceased pets and aims to comfort people grieving the loss of a pet. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22716https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22716Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Coelia has set the goal of transforming how people in their 20s make friends in Tokyo, and aims to rent out an amusement park for 3000 people on April 1, 2028. This is part of a concrete action plan to provide communities and places to belong that young people who may feel isolated in Tokyo can visit without pressure, helping them build social connections. The company already holds many events designed for people to attend on their own. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22715Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本和菓子海外普及協会 endorsed “April Dream,” aiming for a future where people around the world make wagashi at home and enjoy Japanese culture. It works to share the appeal of wagashi internationally through wagashi-making experiences for foreigners and by training bilingual instructors who teach wagashi-making in English. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22714https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22714Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社EQSHARE changed its name to 株式会社FREEDIA effective April 1, 2026. On the same date, Takayasu Kanemoto, who has a strong track record in multi-cloud implementation in Japan, became Director and COO. The new name “FREEDIA” embodies the vision “AI DRIVEN FREEDOM.” Kanemoto has led business expansion in the Salesforce, Oracle, and Anaplan sectors and has won the Oracle Japan Award for 3 consecutive years. Under the new leadership, the company plans to strengthen its multi-cloud implementation support and business transformation through AI. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22713https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22713Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESMusic label Tune Factory has launched “不滅の絆,” a project to pass memories of wartime experiences on to future generations through music and books. It aims to increase attendance at the Zuikaku memorial service, held every October 25 at Kashihara Jingu in Nara Prefecture, from 150-200 people to 1000, sharing memories as “experiences” rather than “knowledge.” As part of the project, the requiem “不滅の絆” will be released digitally on August 15, 2026, and a related book will also be produced. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22712Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESスケーター株式会社 has launched microfiber kitchen cloths featuring popular Disney and Pixar characters: Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, and Toy Story. The box-style packaging lets users pull them out like tissues, making them convenient for household chores. They are highly absorbent and quick-drying, and can be used for both dry and wet cleaning throughout the home. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22711Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本ベネックス and 東京大学 have signed an agreement on a naming plan for university facilities. Under the agreement, the “21Komcee East K212 Lecture Room” at 東京大学’s Komaba Campus will become the “日本ベネックス ルーム,” serving as a place for students to interact, grow, and create. The contract runs for 5 years from April 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22710Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES共同カイテック株式会社 has announced that it has acquired the naming rights to Hikichidai Park in Yamato, Kanagawa Prefecture, and that the park’s nickname will be “共同カイテックみらいパーク.” The move aims to contribute to the local community and raise the company’s profile. The name will be used for 10 years starting April 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22709Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESまほろば工房 has begun offering the on-premises IP-PBX “MAHO-PBX NetDevancer UNI v2” for midsize businesses. Supporting up to 500 connections, it fills the gap between small- and large-scale models and helps businesses build flexible telephone environments. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22708Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESOsawa Laboratory at the College of Humanities and Sciences, Nihon University, endorsed April Dream and shared the lab’s dream: “Together, we will create Doraemon.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22707Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESシェルパワークス株式会社 endorsed April Dream and shared its vision, “Making sales a job to be proud of,” and its dream of creating a world that transforms the well-being of people and organizations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22706Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESスパイスキューブ株式会社 endorsed April Dream and shared its dream: “Designing ‘agriculture’ to be more enjoyable and more accessible.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22705Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESSoliton Systems’ PC authentication product “SmartOn” has been selected for WEMEX’s security solution for medical institutions and pharmacies. The managed service provides two-factor authentication and USB control compliant with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s latest guidelines, enabling easy implementation even at small facilities without IT administrators. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22704Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人アニマル・リテラシー総研 endorsed April Dream and shared its dream of building “a society where people can live together with animals in greater harmony.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22703Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe operator of “中国旅行ドットコム” announced its dream for 2026 April Dream: to stop people from turning away from travel to China. The operator plans to launch an online school teaching practical Chinese that travelers can use at their destinations, with the aim of creating a society where everyone can travel freely in China by overcoming language and system barriers. The goal is to ease travel-related anxieties and help people rediscover the appeal of traveling in China. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22702Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22701Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES滋賀県のペットフードメーカーである株式会社ハグオール will exhibit for the 2nd consecutive year at the 15th Interpets Tokyo, one of Japan’s largest pet trade fairs, to be held in April 2026. Through its “HUGBOX” brand, the company offers handmade raw food to support the health of dogs and cats. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22700Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社豆吉郎 and 株式会社立石フーズ, both part of the 株式会社西日本新聞社 Group, announced that they will merge effective April 1, 2026. 立石フーズ will remain as the surviving company and absorb 豆吉郎. The merger aims to integrate food business operations and optimize management resources; 豆吉郎, the brand used for the mobile sales business, will continue after the merger. The companies aim to achieve sustainable growth and contribute to local food culture by leveraging their respective strengths. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22699Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES有信アクロス株式会社 announced that it opened 19 new “ウィズ・ユー” child development support and after-school day service locations simultaneously on April 1, 2026, bringing its nationwide total to 415. The company plans to reach 500 locations by the end of 2027, building on its distinctive “attachment support model.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22698Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe schedule has been released for an online course on preventing workplace accidents among older workers, to be held in May 2026. Experts will provide guidance to help employers understand and implement the measures they are required to take under the revised Industrial Safety and Health Act. The course will be held online and can be attended from anywhere in Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22697Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESIGG announced that it will hold the first domestic “3rd Anniversary Dinner” for its zombie strategy simulation RPG “Doomsday: Last Survivors” in Tokyo on April 19, 2026, to mark the 3rd anniversary of the game’s launch. Players will be invited at no charge as part of efforts to energize the community. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22696Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社世界文化社 will release the May 2026 issue of “家庭画報” on April 1. The cover feature is a new guide to tableware, introducing 50 up-and-coming artists. The issue also includes renovation examples of “luxury condominiums” by architects, a Swiss roll recipe from pastry chef Kazuaki Eguchi, an interview marking the 70th birthdays of Mao Daichi and Hiromi Go, a feature on the “りくりゅう” figure skating pair’s gold medal, and an exhibition in which 11 painters depict Nachi Falls. The regular edition costs 2,000 yen (tax included), and the Premium Light edition costs 1,400 yen (tax included). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22695Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESハイム化粧品株式会社 will release the medicated sunscreen milk “halimo UVミルク” on April 3, 2026. The product offers Japan’s highest standard of SPF50+／PA++++ and contains two active ingredients to help improve wrinkles and prevent dark spots and skin irritation. Formulated for easy daily use even on sensitive skin, it combines strong UV protection with skincare benefits while reducing the burden on the skin. The price is 3,850 yen (tax included). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22694Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES札幌商工会議所 will open “札幌商工会議所パソコン教室 白石校,” its 2nd school in Sapporo, in Shiroishi Ward on April 6, 2026. It will offer about 60 types of courses, from beginner classes and certification preparation to the latest trends such as generative AI, with instructors on site providing individual guidance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22693Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社フォレスタ will launch “テルビュー（TelView）,” an AI voice analysis service supporting digital transformation for landline phones, on April 1, 2026. It automates everything from call recording to highly accurate transcription and AI-generated summaries, helping small and midsize businesses improve efficiency and prevent problems. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22692https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22692Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESエブリプラン, based in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, announced its April Dream, aiming to redefine traditional homes as “circular architecture” and build a society where people create their own way of life. It will combine Shimane’s traditions with modern technology and share a model for a sustainable society with the world. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22691Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe online Korean language school “K-PRO,” operated by 株式会社アクセントエース, held an in-person study session for students in Akasaka on February 21, 2026. About 65 people attended, practicing what they had learned online through speaking drills using the school’s original method and direct instruction from teachers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22690https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22690Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Mt., which operates a meat-processing plant handling venison and other meats, will open the French bistro “Bistro Montagne” in Bibai, Hokkaido, on April 10, 2026. The restaurant will serve traditional French cuisine featuring game meat handled by the company, local wild mountain vegetables and seasonal produce, creating a place where people can enjoy the region’s natural bounty close to home. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22689https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22689Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES日清丸紅飼料株式会社 has launched “MN-Layer,” a web-based performance management system for egg-laying poultry farms. Using cloud technology, the system enables centralized management of production results and flock performance on PCs and tablets, supporting business decisions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22688https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22688Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ZWEI, which operates marriage consultation services, is seeking designs and a nickname from the public for its official image character for the first time since its founding. Entries will be accepted from April 1 to May 15, 2026, and the grand prize winner will receive ¥300,000. The character will be used in ZWEI’s advertising and PR activities to foster a positive image of matchmaking. In 2025, the company recorded 14,564 new members and 3,628 marriages. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22687https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22687Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Fast Fitness Japan announced that Anytime Fitness Umeyashiki, a fitness club open 24 hours a day, year-round, in Ota Ward, Tokyo, reopened on April 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22686https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22686Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Fast Fitness Japan announced that Anytime Fitness Ochiai-Minami-Nagasaki, a fitness club open 24 hours a day, year-round, in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, reopened on April 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22685https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22685Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Fast Fitness Japan announced that Anytime Fitness Sumiyoshi Taisha, a fitness club open 24 hours a day, year-round, in Osaka, reopened on April 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22684https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22684Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Fast Fitness Japan announced that Anytime Fitness Hinodecho, a fitness club open 24 hours a day, year-round, in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, reopened on April 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22683https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22683Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Fast Fitness Japan announced that Anytime Fitness Watanabe-dori, a fitness club open 24 hours a day, year-round, in Fukuoka, reopened on April 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22682https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22682Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Fast Fitness Japan announced that Anytime Fitness Ekoda, a fitness club open 24 hours a day, year-round, in Nerima Ward, Tokyo, reopened on April 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22681https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22681Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Fukushima branch of the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) is recommending Nihonmatsu as a destination for a spring drive. The initiative appears to be part of efforts to promote local tourism and raise awareness of safe driving. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22680Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESMelitta Japan will launch the “X64 SD,” a home coffee grinder made by Germany’s Mahlkönig, on May 1, 2026. It features 64 mm grinding discs made of special stainless steel and stepless grind-size adjustment for a range of brewing methods, from espresso to cold brew. Its compact design comes with accessories convenient for single dosing as standard. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22679Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESエーツーケア株式会社 announced the launch of the “Takarazuka Revue Moon Troupe ‘Protect What We Cherish’ Campaign,” in partnership with a private performance at the Tokyo Takarazuka Theater in July 2026. The campaign is part of a promotion for the company’s “A2Care” product. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22678Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES青木フルーツ株式会社 has named Japan national soccer team player Keito Nakamura official ambassador for its “Vicca” double-pressed juice brand. The company aims to raise brand awareness and promote healthy habits by highlighting the approach of a top athlete who prioritizes health management. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22677Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES集英社 will hold its spring manga festival “Haru-Man!! 2026” from April 1 to May 7, 2026. About 700 digital comic titles will be available for free previews, with new selections each week, and discounts of up to 50% will also be offered. A puzzle-solving event, “Solve the Mysteries Hidden in 100 Manga,” marking the company’s 100th anniversary, will run at the same time. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22676Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESMynavi Partners joined the “April Dream” initiative on April 1 and shared its dream of creating a society that sees employment of people with disabilities not merely as meeting the “statutory employment rate,” but as a source of “talent” that supports corporate growth. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22675Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社オーラルケア will hold a 7-day flossing habit challenge, “An Invitation from ‘Fluorfloss,’” starting April 1, 2026. The initiative aims to promote preventive dentistry in Japan and make flossing a daily practice for preventing periodontal disease. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22674Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ウエルネス・ラボ joined PR TIMES’ “April Dream” initiative and announced its dream of creating a society where people can say, “I’m the best version of myself now,” no matter how old they get. The company will strengthen its range of supplements addressing concerns specific to women, including those associated with menopause, and support positive aging. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22673https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22673Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ワッツ has opened a new store, “Watts with Aomori Chuo Happy Drug,” inside Happy Drug Aomori Chuo in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture. The store offers affordable household goods and other products, contributing to the local community. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22672https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22672Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ワッツ has opened a new store, “Watts with Zentsuji Marナカ,” inside Marナカ Zentsuji in Zentsuji, Kagawa Prefecture. It offers daily necessities and other goods, helping improve convenience for local residents. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22671Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES公益財団法人中谷財団 began accepting applications on April 1 for its 2026 graduate student scholarships, which do not need to be repaid. The scholarships are for graduate students seeking doctoral degrees in BME (Bio Medical Engineering). Recipients in doctoral programs’ first stage will receive ¥120,000 per month, while those in the second stage will receive up to ¥200,000 per month. Applications are due by May 25, and about 11 recipients are expected to be selected. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22670Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Tomodachi'n-chi,” operated by a.d-life株式会社, has announced an initiative to turn actors’ unpaid rehearsal time into value. It offers guests the chance to experience the process of actors honing their expressive skills in a space modeled on a shared house. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-09/index-en-p2.html#n22669Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESThrough the “April Dream” project, Mari Co., Ltd. has unveiled a vision for preventive healthcare that detects abnormalities before people become ill, using millimeter-wave radar technology to collect vital data without contact or physical restraints.