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クラスター株式会社, commissioned by 青山学院大学, has developed the 青山学院大学 VR Campus on the metaverse platform “cluster” and will open it to the public on April 1, 2026. This forward-looking educational initiative aims to support a wide range of activities, including regular classes, open campus events and alumni gatherings.
Companies mentioned：クラスター株式会社、青山学院大学
リバランス株式会社 offers “AIQfit,” a next-generation AI learning tool that automatically adapts texts and questions for children with learning difficulties, including those with developmental disorders. It supports local cram schools in easing the burden of providing reasonable accommodations and building their brands.
Companies mentioned：PR TIMES
Sanwa Direct has launched the “500-HD035ML/MR,” an L-shaped HDMI adapter that attaches and detaches instantly using magnets. The product supports high-speed transmission at 8K/60Hz and 48Gbps, while its L-shaped design allows space-saving connections in tight spaces. The magnetic connection reduces the hassle of plugging and unplugging and helps prevent port wear. Each adapter is priced at 2,073 yen before tax.
Bloom Act Co., Ltd. signed an official supplier agreement, effective April 1, 2026, with Fighting Eagles Nagoya, a professional basketball club in the B.LEAGUE. Under the agreement, Bloom Act will use its video production service SPOKES to communicate the club’s appeal and activities more clearly, with the aim of strengthening communication with fans. Fighting Eagles Nagoya seeks to deepen its ties with the local community through the power of sport, and the partnership will help strengthen its communications.
Kato Co., Ltd. joined April Dream on April 1 and announced its dream of creating “a world where people can cherish their loved ones forever.” While preserving graves as traditional places of memorial care, the company also proposes diverse and flexible ways of honoring loved ones that suit modern lifestyles. Its initiatives include operating the media site 孝行好日; the life education kit みとどけにっき; cemetery events such as 風車供養祭 and キャンドルナイト; and communication tools including メッセージバード and 家族で日本一周すごろく. By 2030, it aims to create a society where memorial care becomes “the most creative and heartwarming time, spent continuing a dialogue with loved ones.”
Rocket Music joined April Dream 2026 and announced its dream of “making musical instruments essential to everyday life.” It aims to create a society where music is woven into daily life and operates the wind instrument brand JINBAO JAPAN.
東急百貨店 will open the second location of its specialty wine shop, THE WINE by TOKYU DEPARTMENT STORE, inside Futako-Tamagawa Tokyu Food Show. The store offers more than 1,300 varieties and has a tasting counter.
Companies mentioned：東急百貨店
Swedish self-care brand LELO joined April Dream and declared its commitment to “improving the quality of rest” with its SONA™ 3 series, equipped with its proprietary sonic wave technology. The company is redefining intimate self-care as a way for business professionals to maintain their condition.
Companies mentioned：LELO
IP-RoBo Co., Ltd. has added a new feature to its AI-powered trademark research support service TM-RoBo that more comprehensively reflects application and registration status. The feature will be available starting April 1, 2026.
OriginalNTTドコモは、ドトールグループ店舗でdポイントカード提示とd払い決済を行うと抽選で最大4,000ポイントが当たるキャンペーンを2026年4月に開催する。
Companies mentioned：株式会社NTTドコモ、ドトールグループ
A PATEK PHILIPPE rectangular model made in the 1940s with an 18K rose gold case has arrived at vintage watch shop PRINCIPE PRIVE - Epoca d’Oro.
Companies mentioned：PATEK PHILIPPE
Tsukui Corporation acquired shares in aini Co., Ltd. on April 1, 2026, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. aini launched its home-visit nursing business in March 2020 and provides specialized services to clients with diverse needs. In January 2026, it also launched a home care support business, strengthening coordination with its home-visit nursing operations. Through the acquisition, Tsukui aims to leverage aini’s strengths to expand services that address the challenges of a super-aging society.
Wemex will begin offering two-factor authentication/USB connection restriction software for medical institutions and pharmacies on April 1, using technology from Soliton Systems. The software complies with Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare guidelines and strengthens security.
Companies mentioned：ウィーメックス株式会社、ＰＨＣホールディングス株式会社、株式会社ソリトンシステムズ
Yobuzo, a care taxi booking app provided by IT FORCE, will begin collaborating with welfare transportation network AILAS on April 1, 2026. The partnership will add about 200 registered businesses to Yobuzo, bringing the total to about 360 and making it easier to secure bookings. AILAS-affiliated businesses will be specially marked in the app, making it easier for users to choose reputable providers. AILAS is a care taxi group with about 250 vehicles operated by member businesses across Tokyo and four prefectures, and it handles more than 20,000 transportation trips annually.
Go Good Co., Ltd. has developed an AR Entrance Ceremony Sign using augmented reality technology and introduced it at 17 universities, junior colleges and other higher education institutions nationwide. The service allows new students and their families to scan a QR code on a smartphone and take commemorative photos anywhere on campus without waiting. It is designed to eliminate lines and congestion in front of physical signs. The company was established in June 2022 as the first in-house venture of Meiko Network Japan, known for its Meiko Gijuku individual tutoring schools.
Kenko BASE Co., Ltd., in collaboration with Dr. Ikako, a diabetes specialist, will begin Japan’s first human consumption trial using camel milk powder in April 2026. The trial will examine the potential of camel milk to help maintain blood sugar balance among Japanese people and aims to build evidence for a new self-care habit.
Companies mentioned：五十子クリニック
Rabbicour, an immersive head spa operated by 株式会社Only-No, announced that it aims to create “a world where stress has no place” through entertainment-based wellness (April Dream initiative).
Companies mentioned：株式会社Only-No
Rakus Co., Ltd. received SOC1 Type2 reports for Rakuraku Seisan and Rakuraku Hanbai on March 31, 2026. The reports evaluate the effectiveness of a service organization’s internal control design and operation. They allow companies preparing for an IPO and publicly listed companies to streamline some assessment work for internal and external audits. The reports also serve as supporting documentation for internal control audits under Japan’s Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. Preparations are also underway to issue a SOC1 Type2 report for Rakuraku Meisai in 2027.
OriginalLu Vitクレジットカードは、新規入会キャンペーンを実施中です。2026年4月1日から9月30日までに申し込んだ方が対象で、カード発行後、カードご利用期間中に1回利用すると3,000ルビットクレジットポイントが付与されます。特典の進呈時期は入会月によって異なり、詳細なスケジュールは記事本文の表に記載されています。キャンペーン内容は予告なく変更される可能性があり、一部取引や条件が特典対象外となる場合があります。
POCKETALK’s European subsidiary recorded its first consecutive monthly operating profits in February and March 2026. Expanded adoption in the medical sector and improved operational efficiency contributed to the results.
Companies mentioned：POCKETALK B.V
Original株式会社ビーライズと株式会社ゲームガムが、IP活用とRoblox領域における業務提携を締結しました。両社の強みを融合し、Robloxを活用した高品質なコンテンツ制作とソリューション提供を通じて、社会・企業課題の解決、IP事業展開、教育、ブランディング・マーケティング支援を推進します。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビーライズ、株式会社ゲームガム
株式会社サクラオブルワリーアンドディスティラリー will begin a gradual transition to labels bearing the JW (Japanese Whisky) logo on its whisky products starting in April 2026. The logo was established by the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association (JSLMA) on March 27, 2025, and is applied to products that meet its voluntary standards. The company is a JSLMA member, and all of its whiskies comply with these standards. There will be no changes to the products’ contents or quality.
株式会社ミスエル provides the Misuel Map, which supports working women in balancing their personal lives and careers. The company aims to build a society where life events such as fertility treatment, pregnancy and parenting are not reasons to give up on a career, but opportunities to consider the future together with employers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミスエル、経済産業省
Tokyo Gas has adopted an AI-driven platform combining Braze and Databricks to strengthen customer engagement. The move will advance 1-to-1 communications and data utilization.
Companies mentioned：Braze株式会社、東京ガス株式会社、Databricks
テクトロニクス has launched a 20% discount campaign to support adoption of bidirectional power supplies under the EA Elektro-Automatik brand. The campaign will help establish environments for next-generation energy testing.
Companies mentioned：テクトロニクス、EA Elektro-Automatik
Karaoke BanBan, operated by 株式会社シン・コーポレーション, has launched the “Karaoke BanBan 400-Store Celebration! Campaign” to mark reaching 400 locations. The article does not mention specific campaign details.
Well Body and Dai-ichi Life will begin a business partnership on April 1, 2026, to address productivity declines caused by health issues among corporate employees. Through Dai-ichi Life’s corporate sales network, they will offer services nationwide, including Offi-Stretch®, an on-site office treatment service provided by physical therapists.
Companies mentioned：Well Body株式会社、第一生命保険株式会社
タカラ産業株式会社 will launch TAR5686, an indoor clothes-drying rack that can slide against the wall while the drying pole remains attached, on April 1, 2026. Its design makes efficient use of space without obstructing daily movement.
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うれし野ラボ, a brand of 辻製油株式会社, has revamped the labels for its “Flavor Oil” series, which enhances aroma and flavor when drizzled over a dish just before serving. The products will go on sale starting April 1, 2026.
Companies mentioned：辻製油株式会社、うれし野ラボ
株式会社ベントロジー aims to become a leading company that carries Japan’s traditional culture, craftsmanship and the value of its ryokan into the future by 2035. Its roots lie in Chita no Kappo Onsen Yado Sasou, which it operates in Minamichita, Aichi Prefecture. The company runs the ryokan-originated brand Chita Souan and conveys the presence of artisans and the meaning of handcraft through food. Its businesses include ryokan operations, food planning and sales, and branding that draws on local resources, with the aim of promoting and preserving the value of regional culture.
The bodywork salon カ・ラ・ダ ファクトリー will launch the “Tensen Tensei Shoujo. Oshi-goto 30-Minute Course” for a limited time from April 1 to May 31, 2026, as a collaboration with the idol group 点染テンセイ少女。. The course includes 30 minutes of upper-body massage and 1 exclusive original trading card, randomly selected from 10 designs, for 4,230 yen (tax included). The campaign will run at 5 Karada Factory locations in Tokyo. It is organized by 株式会社ファクトリージャパングループ and KABUKIMONO’DOGs, the agency of 点染テンセイ少女。.
Continental Tire Japan has endorsed the April Dream project and shared its dream of bringing “peace of mind” and “confidence” to every journey, drawing on 150 years of history and technology.
有限会社折重 took part in April Dream and shared its dream of passing on the culture of cedar-wood boxes, a traditional craft of Ibaraki Prefecture, to the next generation. It is addressing declining demand through new proposals such as household goods.
DO株式会社 endorsed April Dream on April 1 and shared the company’s dream of “eliminating the phrase ‘women’s empowerment’ from Japan.” No specific plan was provided.
株式会社Liquid has begun providing its online identity verification service, “LIQUID eKYC,” for TaylorMade Golf’s online trade-in service. This eliminates the need to present identification at delivery, improving convenience.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Liquid、テーラーメイドゴルフ株式会社、ELEMENTSグループ
株式会社フィル・エ・クチーレ, which operates variety stores, endorsed April Dream and shared its dream of being a presence that makes both gift-givers and recipients “a little happier than usual.”
mare interno合同会社 has launched its “next-generation website optimization package for the AI era” for small and midsize businesses. The package addresses 3 risks in one offering: cookie regulation compliance, declining page speeds and unauthorized content collection by AI bots. It integrates 3 core technologies: server-side measurement, compliance-focused consent management and AI bot analysis. The price is 1.2 million yen (excluding tax) for a 2-year contract.
株式会社Grandeur endorsed April Dream and shared its dream of creating a society where people thrive and shine through its SES and custom suit businesses.
The “infant health checkup service” from “Parenting DX,” provided by 母子モ株式会社, has been officially adopted in 山口県阿武町 and will begin operating on April 1. Parents will be able to fill out questionnaires and check health screening results through the app, with expected benefits including more efficient administrative operations and improved resident services.
Companies mentioned：母子モ株式会社、山口県阿武町
特定非営利活動法人みんなのコード endorsed April Dream and shared a dream grounded in its mission: “Unlocking the potential of ‘everyone’ through technology.”
BOOKOFF Group Holdings shared its dream of realizing a circular society where reuse is part of everyday life, in support of April Dream.
Foodmenu.world株式会社 announced its vision for transforming learning if its Kakuseru memorization app for iPad were introduced in schools nationwide, through its April Fool’s Day initiative, April Dream.
Companies mentioned：Foodmenu.world株式会社
JAM Fukui Katsuyama Mountain Resort has reopened under a new brand and launched a new official website. Activities available during the green season include Green Park, Dinoland, JAM Terrace, Co-Terrace and Dinoland Summer. Special benefits are also available to overnight guests.
Tomoshia Holdings will hold its 32nd Spring Frozen Food Festival from April 1 to May 31. Participants can enter through 3 tracks—receipt entry, a bingo game and social media posts—for a chance to win JCB gift cards, home appliances and other prizes. One track is open even without a purchase, and prizes will be awarded to a total of 1,305 winners.
Original建設ICT企業のシーティーエスが、ワキタへ「クラウド転圧管理システム」事業を譲渡。両社は戦略的パートナーシップを深化し、建設業界のDXを推進する。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワキタ
S Foods will launch a collaboration campaign between Kotetchan and the popular anime Space Nancharakotetsu-kun on April 1, 2026. Customers who purchase eligible products will have a chance to win original merchandise.
Companies mentioned：エスフーズ株式会社
GENECH Communication Co., Ltd. has announced its vision for the future as a company working to advance DX and solve social challenges through cloud, IoT and generative AI technologies, guided by the motto “Failing is the best.” It particularly emphasized its focus on developing talent able to adapt to change.
Kyowa Holdings will launch STRUCK, a next-generation flat-roof mounting system designed to address on-site challenges in solar power installation, on April 1, 2026. The system prioritizes ease of installation, wind and earthquake resistance, and a lighter weight, while reducing design burdens and impact on waterproofing layers.
Companies mentioned：協和ホールディングス株式会社
HR Vision Co., Ltd. published vol. 14 of Japan’s HR Department LEADERS in March 2026, bringing together messages from 100 HR opinion leaders. The magazine’s theme is “People, Organizations and Management Capabilities,” and it provides information to support corporate HR strategy and organizational development.
JCCL, a startup from 九州大学, has announced the first successful CO2 capture in the world from small-scale sources such as residential water heaters, and the commercialization of a capture device.
Companies mentioned：九州大学、福岡市
Original楽天ペイメントは、キャッシュレス決済サービス「楽天ペイ」アプリで「モバイルSuica」にチャージすると、抽選で最大20,000ポイントの楽天ポイントが当たるキャンペーンを2026年4月1日から5月31日まで実施します。
Companies mentioned：楽天ペイメント、楽天カード
DIDION, the cosmetics brand of Fashion Net, a group company of MN Inter-Fashion, will launch its new DIDION SMOOTH COLOR EYELINER in 3 shades on April 1, 2026. Each costs 1,540 yen, including tax. Building on the smooth application of the previous formula, the new product has been updated with a revised texture structure and design to enable more consistent lines. The 3 shades are N01 Neon Groove, N02 Blue Silence and N03 Amber Dust.
Premium Water launched the Locca value plan (litta 6-year plan) on April 1, 2026, offering the litta countertop water purifier dispenser for a monthly fee of 2,380 yen, including tax, among the lowest in the industry.
The certified NPO United Nations WFP Association resolved to appoint new officers at its regular council meeting on March 17. Tomokuni Nishiguchi, senior executive officer and CAO of Itochu Corporation, was newly appointed as a director. A total of 11 people, including the chair and directors, will oversee the association’s operations. Nishiguchi took up the position of senior executive officer and CAO at Itochu Corporation in April 2026.
Money Forward, Inc. has rebranded AKASHI, which joined its group, as Money Forward Cloud Attendance Plus and launched the service for mid-sized and enterprise companies.
Companies mentioned：AKASHI (事業として言及)
GOOD OPEN AIRS myX, an outdoor shop operated by Kanagawa Toyota Motor Sales, will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026, with its anniversary year beginning April 1, 2026. Planned initiatives include creating a key visual, displaying a large banner, releasing an anniversary video and offering commemorative products.
Companies mentioned：神奈川トヨタ自動車株式会社、GOOD OPEN AIRS myX
Musashino City, Tokyo, will introduce the digital taxi ticket GO Ticket through its Muubebi mobility support program for expectant and new mothers and households with children under 1 year old. This is the first use of digital taxi tickets for maternal support in Tokyo. Applications open April 1, 2026, and eligible users are expected to receive GO Tickets worth up to 20,000 yen. GO Ticket, offered by GO Inc., can be used with the GO taxi app, which covers all 47 prefectures in Japan.
Through April Dream, the restaurant Le Blanc has expressed its enduring commitment to offering people “moments that make them want to come back” through its relaxing spaces in the heart of Ginza and Shinjuku, as well as frozen cakes and baked goods sold online.
AssistMotion株式会社 is developing a pediatric walking-assist robot for everyday use at home, aiming to support the dream of walking held by approximately 40,000 children in Japan who have difficulty walking. Applying technologies for lightweight design and ease of operation developed for its adult model curara, the company aims to give children successful experiences of moving under their own power.
Companies mentioned：AssistMotion株式会社、信州大学繊維学部
エスエス製薬 will begin selling “Dreyer Yourhythm,” a supplement series from its sleep brand “Dreyer” that lets customers choose products suited to their daily sleep concerns, on April 1. The functional food with claims contains GABA and lafuuma and supports improved sleep quality and stress relief.
株式会社taneco, which began as an Anno sweet potato farm in Nishinoomote, Kagoshima Prefecture, has announced its dream of raising awareness of the value of Anno sweet potatoes, which originated on Tanegashima, and creating a future industry. It aims to boost recognition of the GI-certified sweet potatoes and expand nationwide.
Companies mentioned：株式会社taneco
株式会社ぼん家具 is working toward regional revitalization from Wakayama, with its “ready-to-use service,” which eliminates the need to assemble furniture, at its core. By strengthening collaboration with welfare service providers and building social infrastructure that everyone can take pride in, it aims to help realize an inclusive society.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ぼん家具
Musical Company イッツフォーリーズ has announced its dream, as part of April Dream, of continuing to stage original Japanese musicals 50 years from now. Looking back on the achievements of founder いずみたく and the company’s history, it emphasized its contribution to the development of Japanese musicals.
Companies mentioned：株式会社オールスタッフ、イズミ・ミュージック・アカデミー
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学研Link, a subsidiary of 学研ホールディングス, will open Gakken Creative Gateway (GCG), a new-concept learning center for children from age 0 through elementary school, at Ariake Garden in Koto Ward, Tokyo, on April 1, 2026. It aims to foster the “ability to formulate questions” needed in the AI era.
Companies mentioned：株式会社学研ホールディングス、株式会社学研Link
株式会社TRIAD has announced the 2nd Visional City Design Competition, a competition in architecture and urban design. It is inviting proposals that will shape the future of cities, with experts from diverse fields serving as judges, and will place particular emphasis on business-oriented plans that consider commercial viability and social implementation.
As part of its “JCBig” promotion for members visiting Japan from South Korea, JCB will launch a major cash-back campaign on April 1, 2026. The campaign offers up to 20% cash back on dining, transportation and shopping during stays in Japan. JCB aims to be the most familiar and reliable partner for Korean travelers visiting Japan.
Fashion brand ne Quittez pas has unveiled its Summer Collection under the season theme “Embrace Every Moment.” The latest Look Book will be available on the official website from April 1, 2026, and the collection will go on sale in stages at all Pasand by ne Quittez pas stores. The brand also pursues sustainable initiatives, using India as a production base and having created employment for approximately 300 people over 20 years.
Asahi Metal Fine will begin offering silver products made using recycled silver from its Bando site in Bando City as hometown tax donation gifts from the city. This is the first time the company’s products have been selected for the program, and applications will be accepted in stages from April 2026.
アイアール技術者教育研究所 will hold an online basic Japanese medical writing course to develop the “ability to check one’s own work” required in the generative AI era. Participants will systematically learn the characteristics of Japanese and writing rules, and improve their document quality-control skills through practical proofreading exercises.
Companies mentioned：アイアール技術者教育研究所、メディカライト・ジャパン
株式会社Lcode will relaunch the “secret candymagic” color contact lens brand, modeled by 板野友美, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The 1month lenses will have new prices, and 2 popular water-glow designs will be updated. The glitter color contact lens “Lame Gray” from the 1day line will also go on general sale.
Sara mallika has released the Summer Look Book for its 2026 Spring/Summer collection themed “Festival Express.” The collection, which captures the festive energy and free-spirited mood, will go on sale in stages at all Pasand by ne Quittez pas stores from April 22.
Companies mentioned：ne Quittez pas、Pasand by ne Quittez pas
M&A Succede has launched “M&A Initial Offer Reception,” a feature that allows companies seeking to sell to gather specific terms and expressions of interest from potential acquirers while maintaining anonymity in the early stages of M&A negotiations. The feature is expected to make the M&A process more efficient and increase user satisfaction.
Companies mentioned：Visionalグループ、株式会社M&Aサクシード
虎斑竹専門店 竹虎, a bamboo materials manufacturer founded 132 years ago and operated by 株式会社山岸竹材店, is facing the flowering of tiger-striped bamboo, a phenomenon said to occur once every 120 years. The company dreams of preserving the value of bamboo for the future by focusing on bamboo grove conservation, mountain trail maintenance and passing down skills through experienced craftspeople.
Aida Sekkei will begin airing a new TV commercial for its “999万円 House” custom-built homes nationwide on April 1, 2026. The commercial targets households considering renovations and presents rebuilding as another possible option. In a survey conducted by the company, 45.3% of 300 people aged 50 or older who live in homes at least 20 years old said they would seriously consider rebuilding if they could build a new home for 1,000万～1,500万円. The findings support the existence of latent demand among the commercial’s target audience.
Lifestyle magazine Fujingaho will release its May 2026 issue on April 1. A special edition featuring kabuki actor 片岡仁左衛門 on the cover will be released at the same time. The issue includes a feature on “Fujingaho’s Online Shopping” and articles on Kamigata kabuki.
VTuber 乃江瑠パスタ, who has approximately 70,000 subscribers, has partnered with サンミュージック名古屋 and aims to expand music activities and event appearances. The partnership is expected to lead to more live performances, music releases and media exposure. 乃江瑠パスタ is known for regular singing streams and communicating with viewers. Operated by 株式会社Noel, the VTuber is pursuing new forms of expression both online and in person.
Art Moving Center Co., Ltd. signed an official partnership agreement with the Japan Wheelchair Rugby Federation (JWRF) on April 1. Under the agreement, the Art Group will support domestic transportation of sports wheelchairs and other equipment for JWRF-registered players during training camps, away trips and tournaments. The transportation will be handled by group company Art Setting Delivery Co., Ltd. The sponsorship reflects shared values of teamwork, a spirit of challenge and respect for diversity, and aims to help ease the burden of transporting equipment. Through transportation support drawing on its expertise, the Art Group will contribute to improving the competitive environment and advancing wheelchair rugby.
Watt Consulting will launch “Architectural Equipment Microlearning,” a video-based learning service that can be used during spare moments, on April 1, 2026, to address workforce development challenges in the construction industry. The service aims to help young workers become effective sooner and standardize training.
The company joined April Dream on April 1 and shared its dream: “Passing on to the future the wisdom and pride cultivated by Japan’s industries.” The statement expresses the company’s vision, rather than a specific plan.
The company joined April Dream on April 1 and announced its dream: “Make AI the best partner, bring peace of mind to education, and make Japan’s teachers the happiest in the world.”
The company joined April Dream and set out its dream: “Aim for zero pet abandonment and euthanasia by improving ‘dog-training literacy,’ and build a society where people and dogs can stay together for life.”
cajitsu wedding, operated by Shikirama Co., Ltd., joined April Dream and announced its dream of telling a story of a “new beginning” where two people’s past and future intersect, under the theme “Choose a ‘story’ that stays in your heart over a ‘record’ that looks good on screen.”
Fevlis’s virtual tutoring service “RalU” has launched a joint venture with 株式会社C4メディア and revamped the entire service. It aims to boost motivation to learn and establish study habits by leveraging the appeal of VTubers.
Companies mentioned：Fevlis、株式会社C4メディア、ユニバースプロダクション株式会社
Hidakaya Co., Ltd., which began as a greengrocer in Wakayama, joined April Dream and announced its ambitious dream of “growing into a ¥100 billion company in its 100th year.”
A.S.WAKABA is working to make sepak takraw a mainstream sport in Japan, promoting it through local trial classes and visiting lessons at schools. It has set out its dream of making weekend parks where everyone can keep the ball moving a familiar part of everyday life.
Companies mentioned：若林クラブ
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GE Healthcare Japan, Inc. announced a personnel change among its executives. The press release had no body text, so the specific personnel details, date and position are unknown. The announcement suggests a change in the company’s management structure.
The company joined April Dream and announced its distinctive dream of bringing a researchers’ culture festival to all of Japan through a nationwide simultaneous “cylinder drinking” event. The effort aims to share the enjoyment of research with the general public.
The company, headquartered in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, joined April Dream and shared its dream of “creating a happier world with barley.” It specializes in barley products and operates its own farm.
The company announced executive officer appointments effective April 1, 2026. The details were not included in the text, but the announcement indicates a change in the management structure.
Reqree株式会社 has launched its new D2C brand Hibié, introducing a fashion bag that reimagines the paper bag as its first product. Presales will begin on the crowdfunding site CAMPFIRE on April 1, 2026.
Companies mentioned：Reqree株式会社、Hibié、CAMPFIRE
The company joined April Dream and shared a dream based on its representative’s own experience: “From an unknown former athlete to business head in 6 months.” The story points to the potential of second-career support.
“Nashinoka,” a brand from Fujikawa Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, has announced the “Fujikawa Town Herb Village Initiative,” which will turn abandoned farmland into herb fields and develop a fragrance industry using local resources. The initiative aims to revitalize the community through sustainable efforts.
株式会社NEXER and Hiraishi Children’s Clinic jointly surveyed 100 men and women nationwide about extracurricular activities they want their children to take up. Swimming ranked No. 1 for boys, while piano ranked No. 1 for girls. English conversation and programming ranked highly for both genders, reflecting parents’ emphasis on future prospects and skills useful in a global society.
Kaopiz Co., Ltd. will exhibit at “Japan IT Week [Spring] 2026 - Software & App Development Expo (SODEC),” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from April 8 to 10, 2026. At the VINASA booth, it will present 5 core services supporting digital transformation at Japanese companies: AI-powered digital transformation, system development, 24/365 monitoring, cloud migration and facial recognition solutions. The services cover generative AI applications, system development, operations and maintenance, cloud migration and facial recognition technology, helping address IT workforce shortages and digital transformation challenges. The event is organized by RX Japan Ltd., and advance registration is required to attend.
Osaka City SC has signed an official platinum partnership agreement with 株式会社関西ぱど for the 2026 season. The partnership aims to revitalize the Osaka area by combining Kansai Pado’s locally rooted information outreach with the passion of sports at Osaka City SC.
Companies mentioned：株式会社関西ぱど、Osaka City SC
WaJu officially launched “CARELAY Catalog,” an online permanent exhibition site for the nursing care, medical care and welfare industries, on April 1, 2026. Companies can showcase products and recruit monitors for a monthly fee starting at ¥10,000. The company aims to build an information infrastructure that directly connects with frontline workers and is currently raising development funds through crowdfunding.
株式会社レオパレス21 began accepting applications for its 2027 scholarship program on April 1. The program provides free use of company properties and grants to students concerned about rising tuition and living costs. It is open to students planning to enroll in a university, junior college or vocational school in April 2027. Scholarship recipients will be selected through document screening and interviews.