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Original株式会社アークミールが運営する「しゃぶしゃぶどん亭」は、2026年4月3日から5月中旬まで、全32店舗で『春フェア』を開催する。このフェアでは、桜の香りを加えた特製の「桜漂う春の鯛だし」と、限定つけダレ「日向夏の和風だしつけダレ」や「ふきの芽味噌」を提供する。食べ放題コースは3,180円（税込3,498円）から、定食は1,680円（税込1,848円）からとなる。
InShift LLC endorsed the April Dream project and announced its dream of turning the “invisible trust” of regional areas and small and midsize businesses into a business asset, and building a society where it is properly valued.
Stripe International Co., Ltd. will open or renovate 6 stores across 4 brands, including earth music&ecology, in stages starting March 17, 2026. It will conduct experiential promotions tailored to the characteristics of each region.
TE Connectivity released its 2026 “Industrial Technology Index,” revealing that AI adoption among industrial technology companies has exceeded 80%. For the first time, the survey found that companies tend to prioritize “financial goals” over “product innovation,” with 43% of executives ranking the pursuit of corporate profits as their top priority. AI adoption is growing worldwide, with a particularly sharp increase in the United States. Japanese companies, while taking a cautious approach, tend to pursue more transformative results.
New Relic K.K. announced the appointment of Masakiyo Furudate as head of its Japan business. With extensive experience in the enterprise IT industry, he aims to further strengthen New Relic’s leadership in Japan’s observability market. The appointment is a key personnel move as New Relic accelerates investment in the Japanese market.
Companies mentioned：ヴィーム・ソフトウェア株式会社、日本アイ・ビー・エム、日本マイクロソフト、レッドハット、F5ネットワークス
Yamagata-based Create Reibun Co., Ltd. held its 2026 entrance ceremony. The new employees were assigned to sales positions for the QOL housing brand Unite House and are also expected to help drive regional revitalization initiatives.
Blueship Co., Ltd. announced that it will transition to a new executive structure on April 1, 2026, with Katsuya Matsuno appointed Representative Executive Chairman and CEO and Masataka Kanai appointed President and COO. As the company moves into its next phase of growth, the changes are intended to strengthen collaboration with Japan System Co., Ltd., its capital and business alliance partner, and improve service delivery capabilities across the group. Under the new structure, Blueship will deepen its on-the-ground capabilities and relationships of trust with customers. Working with Japan System, it will expand access to specialized personnel and resources, improve its ability to handle large-scale projects, and enhance service quality and stability. There will be no changes to business arrangements or contract terms.
The Online Obstetrics and Gynecology/Pediatrics Service, operated by 株式会社Kids Public, was fully implemented in Tomisato City, Chiba Prefecture, starting April 2026. It provides access to specialists through smartphones to support pregnancy, childbirth and child-rearing.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Kids Public
Karen na Ivory, an idol group sound-produced by creator unit HoneyWorks, began advance streaming on April 1 of “Night,” the title track from its 3rd single, due out June 24.
Companies mentioned：HoneyWorks
Outdoor brand KiU, from 株式会社ワールドパーティー, has revamped and newly released its travel series and portable wear, designed to optimize packing for trips.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワールドパーティー
Osaka-based web production company エムダブ株式会社 endorsed the April Dream project and shared its dream of creating a society where working people can bring out and build on one another’s strengths.
Companies mentioned：エムダブ株式会社
OGM不動産株式会社 is proposing the revitalization and use of real estate to address the worsening vacant-home problem in Kisarazu City. The company aims to create new value from unused properties not only through sales, but also by proposing ways to use them and renovating them. Its goal is to achieve “zero vacant homes” in Kisarazu City in the future, and it says it will maximize the value of real estate as an asset connecting people and communities. The initiative was announced as part of the April Dream project.
サーモス株式会社 will release a store-exclusive design of its “真空断熱ケータイマグ” on April 1, 2026, to mark the 5th anniversary of the opening of its テラスモール湘南 store.
Companies mentioned：サーモス株式会社、テラスモール湘南
The company joined April Dream and shared its dream of creating “a society where ‘life-stage changes’ are not a disadvantage.” It aims to realize a future where every woman can continue to shine in her own life rhythm.
株式会社ナースキュア has released the book “それ、全部腸の話です。” Drawing on her experience as a nurse, the author suggests simple ways to improve gut health. A commemorative seminar will also be held, appealing to people with a strong interest in health.
Companies mentioned：エムディエヌコーポレーション
NPO法人日本科学振興協会(JAAS) opened applications on April 1, 2026, for “学生アイデアファクトリー 2026,” a program supporting independent student research. The application deadline is May 7. Participation is free, and the organizers will cover transportation and accommodation costs. The program consists of a summer camp starting July 3, 2026, an acceleration program starting July 6, and a final presentation on September 13. In fiscal 2025, 28 students from 19 universities participated.
アルムナス株式会社 and アルムナイ研究コンソーシアム announced applications for the “認定プロフェッショナルニート(CPN)” qualification course as part of their April Dream initiative. Against the backdrop of an overwork society in 2035 where everyone has become a company president, the course aims to create a brake on society.
Companies mentioned：アルムナイ研究コンソーシアム
The magazine “しあわせシニア犬生活,” dedicated to senior dogs, is set to be released in July 2026. Reader surveys and a social media photo-submission campaign are now underway.
Jardin des Costumes, a maker of custom ballet costumes, has joined April Dream. It announced that in 2026 it will focus on initiatives to bring smiles to “adult ballerinas” (adult ballet dancers).
Companies mentioned：ロームシアター京都
株式会社類設計室 announced that 岩井裕介氏 became its new representative director and president effective April 1, 2026. Former president 阿部紘氏 will step down to become a special adviser and director.
“CCN ENGLISH,” operated by 株式会社士心, joined PR TIMES’s “April Dream” initiative and announced its dream of “creating, together with teachers, an environment where 10,000 children speak English.”
Companies mentioned：PR TIMES
Australian compression-wear brand SA1NT has signed an official supplier agreement with ひらまつ病院陸上競技部. Under the agreement, SA1NT will provide the team with competition uniforms and training wear. Based in Ogi, Saga Prefecture, ひらまつ病院陸上部 was founded in 2011 and has competed in the New Year Ekiden 7 times, recording its best-ever finish of 23rd in 2026. SA1NT Japan is operated by 株式会社RiEx, whose representative, トリーズりえ子, has also been involved in promoting 2XU in Japan.
Wheelchair kimono dresser AYUMI MATSUMOTO announced her dream as part of the “April Dream” project: to have Japan’s team wear “real kimono” at the Olympic opening ceremony and share diversity and Japanese culture with the world.
Companies mentioned：PR TIMES
株式会社西原商事ホールディングス will launch 3 new features on LINE starting April 1, 2026, through “ダストーク,” an app provided by its group company ビートルマネージメント, in partnership with Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture: a garbage collection calendar, collection-day notifications, and a recycling drop-off map. The features will help residents address problems such as forgetting to take out the garbage or not knowing where to take it, without needing a dedicated app. The company aims to roll out the features to municipalities nationwide.
Reservations have opened for the 2026 summer season (5/29–9/30) at “余市ヴィンヤードグランピング,” operated by 株式会社nuy. Book early during April to receive 15% off accommodation.
一般社団法人HelloWorld supports April Dream and aims to bring study-abroad and international exchange experiences (IntEx) to every child. The organization provides “まちなか留学,” operated by HelloWorld株式会社, together with partner companies. To date, it has provided IntEx to more than 15,100 people in the Kanto region and Okinawa, with host families from more than 80 countries. To reduce the financial burden, it established the “まちなか留学基金” in 2021 and has provided the program free of charge to households facing financial hardship. Since 2024, it has also been running “Know The World -Awichグローバル教育プロジェクト-” with Awich.
As part of the April Dream project, HelloWorld株式会社 announced its vision of eliminating educational disparities and bringing international exchange experiences, “IntEx,” to every child. Through its AI platform “WorldClassroom,” the company aims to establish infrastructure for multicultural coexistence in school education throughout Japan.
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株式会社リモラボ announced its vision, “Toward a society where careers can continue anywhere and at every life stage,” through April Dream. The announcement outlined the company’s dream of making work styles independent of time and place a reality.
RMK will release 17 new nail colors and 5 summer-limited eyeshadow shades on April 3, 2026. The new collection offers nail colors that beautify the fingertips and lift the spirits, alongside vivid, shimmering shades for a summery eye look.
Companies mentioned：RMK
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Gloture Co., Ltd. will take part in the “Amazon Spring New Life Sale Final” at its Amazon store GeeTokyo and hold a sale. Running from March 31, 2026, through April 6, popular gadgets will be up to 23% off, and an additional 5% off coupon will be available for some products. Eligible items include the ultra-compact CapacMouse, the retro-design RetroCUBE camera, and the Floating Light series.
Monogatari Corporation, which operates Okonomiyaki Honpo, began recruiting middle and high school students for the OkoHon Club on April 1, 2026. Member-only benefits include free all-you-can-eat soft-serve ice cream starting with the next visit. On weekdays, the restaurant also offers the “After-School Student Course” (1,980 yen; 2,178 yen including tax), featuring all-you-can-eat okonomiyaki, monjayaki and yakisoba, as well as all-you-can-drink soft drinks.
ALSOK will release new commercials for HOME ALSOK Connect, starring actor Kenichi Matsuyama, on April 1, 2026. Told from the perspective of a pet watchdog, they depict everyday peace of mind and clearly convey the service’s features.
Toshan Electronic Equipment Co., Ltd. will launch “Support T Pro” in May 2026, a new “Well-being × Sports” initiative supporting パデル日本代表, a sport that will be an official event at the 2026 Asian Games. Drawing on its expertise in employee health and well-being, the company aims to bring HAPPY and WOW to society through sports.
Companies mentioned：パデル日本代表
Aichi Prefectural University is planning to establish a new interdisciplinary faculty, the School of Co-Creation, Department of Social Innovation, in April 2028. It aims to develop people with multifaceted perspectives who can help solve regional challenges.
Companies mentioned：文部科学省、愛知県公立大学法人
SHUKEN GROUP announced a new management philosophy framework (MVV) and brand concept developed over 1 year by its employee-led Branding Committee, whose members were recruited internally. From April 1, 2026, it will introduce a new logo, “Inspiring Synergy,” and completely revamp its corporate website, accelerating organizational unity and new initiatives as part of its “Second Founding.”
Companies mentioned：SHUKEN GROUP株式会社
NTT Docomo’s streaming service Lemino will stream the Korean drama “CLIMAX” exclusively in Japan from April 11, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NTTドコモ、KT StudioGenie Co., Ltd、HIVE media corp
弥彦ジャズフェスタ実行委員会 announced that it will hold “Yahiko Jazz Festa Vol.3” on September 27, 2026, with the aim of making Yahiko Village in Niigata Prefecture a “JAZZ VILLAGE.” The event will promote regional revitalization through music, set against the backdrop of the historic 彌彦神社 and the hot-spring district.
Companies mentioned：弥彦ジャズフェスタ実行委員会
UPDATER Co., Ltd. announced a vision for applying “power coloring,” a wireless power identification technology developed jointly with 京都大学, to space-based solar power (SBSP). By assigning IDs to power transmitted from space, the company aims to build a new energy infrastructure that enables specific facilities to receive power accurately.
Companies mentioned：京都大学、SpaceX、JAXA、欧州宇宙機関（ESA）
ブロックスプラス and RJ Office, joint ventures of 株式会社プロフィッツ, merged on March 31, 2026. By integrating their planning and operational structures, they aim to expand the shared-office business BLOCKS OFFICE and strengthen their management base.
Companies mentioned：株式会社プロフィッツ、株式会社ブロックスプラス、株式会社RJオフィス
Band-Aid®, the adhesive bandage brand from Kenvue, has launched its first collaboration campaign with Sanrio’s Kuromi. Customers who purchase eligible products can enter to win limited-edition goods featuring Kuromi dressed as a cheerleader; 200 winners will be selected. The campaign aims to raise brand awareness with a concept that encourages students to take on new challenges in the school year.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サンリオ
Inaba Petfood is holding an event exclusively for newsletter subscribers, inviting photos of dogs and cats to be featured in its May 2026 calendar. Entries will be accepted from April 1, 2026, through April 22, 2026, and the theme is “Children’s Day.” Selected photos will appear in “A Moment to Relax,” and the submitters will receive a gift set of our products by mail. Our products will also be mailed to randomly selected participants as prizes. The newsletter will also announce a new-product giveaway campaign.
AI English conversation app SpeakBuddy is offering 30% off all plans through April 26, 2026, in its “Spring English Conversation Campaign,” timed to meet demand for learning at the start of the new academic year. The campaign gives new subscribers an opportunity to get started with the AI app, which has surpassed 5 million downloads, at a discount, while helping expand its user base.
SpaceBlast Co., Ltd. appointed Yoshifumi Sakamoto as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective April 1, 2026. As principal investigator for its “orbital data center” project, selected for JAXA’s Space Strategy Fund program, he will drive the company’s space-based cloud business forward.
Companies mentioned：国立研究開発法人宇宙航空研究開発機構（JAXA）、株式会社DigitalBlast
JALPAK Co., Ltd. was selected for “JCSI Japan’s Leading Brands 2025-26,” announced by the Service Productivity & Innovation for Growth. The selection reflects the company’s customer satisfaction score ranking in the Top50 among the companies and brands included in the JCSI 2025 annual overall rankings. JALPAK works to improve quality through customer surveys, reports from tour conductors, and meetings of its Safety and Customer Satisfaction Promotion Committee. It aims to deliver “Good Trips, New Journeys” and achieve No.1 customer satisfaction.
株式会社インバウンドホールディングス opened HOAN, a guesthouse in a renovated traditional house near Kii-Tanabe Station in Wakayama Prefecture, on April 1, 2026. By revitalizing vacant homes in regional areas, it aims to offer international visitors a stay that lets them experience Japan’s distinctive tranquility and aesthetic sensibility, while contributing to regional revitalization.
Companies mentioned：株式会社インバウンドホールディングス、オーシャンテクノロジー株式会社
Payroll renewed its certification under “ISO 30414,” an international guideline for human capital disclosure, and published “Human Capital Report 2025.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社ペイロール、株式会社HCプロデュース
Akagiyama-Kai, a traditional-house inn on Mount Akagi in Gunma Prefecture, announced its vision of bringing stays where people and their dogs can truly relax to the world. In the pet tourism market, it aims to offer high-quality retreat experiences that make use of Japan’s natural environment and culture.
In April 2026, Smart Cause launched its new “AI Hands-On Training Support” program, tailored to real-world work, to address companies’ shortage of AI talent and challenges in improving operational efficiency.
Companies mentioned：野村総合研究所
株式会社PE-BANK has begun running video ads on TVer, the official streaming service of Japan’s commercial broadcasters, to raise brand awareness. Using a newly developed sound logo, it promotes the value of its services as an agent for IT freelancers through both sight and sound.
Companies mentioned：株式会社MCEAホールディングス、株式会社PE-BANK
OriginalNTTドコモは2026年4月より、石川県小松市においてマイナンバーカード保有者を対象とした「dポイント」進呈キャンペーンを開始する。
Companies mentioned：株式会社NTTドコモ、石川県小松市
株式会社CarLife Japan has published its “Rental Camper Van Usage Trends Report.” The market has expanded to approximately 2 times its size a year earlier. The report found that domestic users support booking numbers, while inbound visitors, who stay longer, are the main source of sales.
Companies mentioned：株式会社CarLife Japan、大井建設株式会社
株式会社LYNXS has added a QR code invitation feature to its “LYNXS” multi-professional collaboration platform. The feature enables smooth in-person collaboration and eliminates the need for manual data entry.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LYNXS
The final judging and awards ceremony for the 8th National Video Create Koshien, organized by Kanko ManaboneXt, was held on March 8, 2026, at the Kokuyo Tokyo Shinagawa Office. A record 848 teams from 192 schools, comprising approximately 4,000 students from across Japan, took part. Hamamatsu Gakugei High School won the gold award in the school collaboration category, Chuo University附属 High School in the regional collaboration category, and Hokkaido Sapporo Kokusai Joho High School in the corporate collaboration category.
株式会社ゼンシン has joined PR TIMES’ “April Dream” project and announced its dream of creating “a society where everyone can live filled with happiness and joy” through sports and disability welfare. It also discussed its new organizational structure, which takes effect in April 2026.
Companies mentioned：PR TIMES（April Dreamプロジェクト主体）
Original佐藤製薬は2026年4月1日より、Haleon plcからDr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.へ譲渡された禁煙補助薬「ニコチネル」の日本国内販売を開始します。「ニコチネル」は、ニコチン置換療法（NRT）により禁煙時の離脱症状を軽減し、ガムタイプとパッチタイプの2種類から選べます。ガムタイプは1個に2mgのニコチンを含み、パッチタイプは経皮吸収システムでニコチンを安定供給します。
Golf apparel brand “PEARLY GATES” will open a new store at 姫路山陽百貨店 in Hyogo Prefecture on April 1, 2026. The store features a design reflecting local culture and exclusive gifts.
Companies mentioned：株式会社TSI、山陽百貨店
株式会社NEXTES has signed a strategic agreement with leading global smart battery company AESC to procure a total of 1.5GWh of battery cells over 3 years starting in 2026. The partnership will strengthen the stable supply system for grid-scale energy storage systems in Japan and global markets.
Companies mentioned：AESC、上海翼飛天地電控科技有限公司（EVTD）、Envision Energy、Fluence、Nidec
Q.ENEST began supplying renewable electricity to automotive seat supplier アディエント合同会社 in April 2026, combining a corporate PPA with high-voltage electricity at 2 sites in the Kanto region.
Companies mentioned：Q.ENESTホールディングス株式会社、Q.ENESTでんき株式会社、Q.ENESTパワー合同会社、アディエント合同会社
Fast-growing energy company TG Octopus Energy announced that Hidehiro Nakaue took office as its new president and representative director effective April 1. Under the new leadership, the company will use technology to further accelerate the adoption of renewable energy.
Companies mentioned：TGオクトパスエナジー株式会社、Octopus Energy、東京ガス株式会社
Culture Convenience Club (CCC) will dispatch 1 employee for half a year starting April 1, 2026, under Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture’s “Regional Revitalization Entrepreneur” program. The employee will apply expertise in database marketing to help address local challenges.
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto will hold “Spring Gourmet Event—French kaiseki cuisine and wine enjoyed at the counter” at Kaiseki French Restaurant Gourmand Tachibana from April 22 to 24, 2026. This special event, limited to 3 evenings, features French kaiseki cuisine prepared by chef Atsushi Nagasawa with lavish use of seasonal spring ingredients, paired with wines selected by a sommelier.
株式会社HRteam will establish its “Job Commit Nagoya Branch” in April 2026. In a job market overwhelmed with information due to the shift online, the branch aims to revitalize the regional economy by offering in-person, hands-on career support tailored to students in the Tokai region and matching them with promising local companies.
株式会社フェイスネットワーク is holding the Faith Design Competition 2026, a design contest for architects aged 45 or younger, to mark its 25th anniversary. The large-scale project will award the grand prize winner ¥10 million and the right to design an actual condominium building.
Companies mentioned：ビルボードライブ東京
株式会社ＮＣネットワーク operates “EMIDAS,” a business-matching platform for manufacturers, and supports Japanese companies expanding their operations in Thailand and Vietnam. The company began recruiting co-organizers for the “EMIDAS Manufacturing Business Matching Fair 2027” on April 1. The Bangkok event is scheduled for May 12–15, 2027, at BITEC, and the Hanoi event for September 2027 at the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC). The Bangkok event expects 500 exhibitors and 50,000 visitors, while the Hanoi event expects 600 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors. Against the backdrop of supply chain restructuring, the fair will address growing demand for local procurement and provide an effective business-matching venue focused on small and medium-sized contract manufacturers.
Hakuhodo DY Sports Marketing changed its name to “Hakuhodo Sports Marketing Inc.” effective April 1, 2026. The change follows its becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Hakuhodo in April 2025 and is intended to integrate management, business operations and branding, while clarifying the company’s direction. Under its new name, the company will take a consistent role in creating and implementing value from sports, viewing sports as a “management asset” through the lens of “consumer-focused thinking.” Its existing partnerships and business foundation remain unchanged, as it aims to create sustainable value through sports.
合作株式会社 announced its dream as part of “April Dream”: to realize a circular society without divisions through “collaboration” among government, businesses and residents. It values local communities and people, and promotes activities that create a beautiful past for the future.
Companies mentioned：合作株式会社、大崎町SDGs推進協議会
Ulike Japan, which operates Ulike, the world’s No.1 brand in home-use beauty devices for 3 consecutive years, will launch a paid extended warranty service on April 1, 2026. The service extends coverage for products purchased through official stores or authorized retailers beyond the standard 2-year manufacturer warranty. Founded in 2013, Ulike had surpassed 8 million units in cumulative global sales as of July 2025 and held more than 1,000 patents as of December 2025.
Orient Corporation (Orico) has launched a dedicated website for its B2B payment service, consolidating information on guarantees for accounts receivable payments in business-to-business transactions. The site clearly explains the service overview, how it works, its benefits and use cases. Building on its credit assessment expertise developed since its founding in 1954, Orico provided B2B payment services to approximately 1,400 companies as of December 2025. Its mid-term management plan, which begins in the fiscal year ending March 2026, aims to contribute to the realization of a cashless society. The company will support business growth by facilitating business-to-business transactions and reducing credit risk.
Projector brand XGIMI will launch “MoGo 2 Pro (New),” an updated version of its portable projector “MoGo 2 Pro,” on April 1. The model features an upgraded operating system, now Google TV, as well as improved performance.
Companies mentioned：Google、Netflix、YouTube、Prime Video
ロッテ will launch “Ukiyo-e Bikkuriman Choco,” which combines Bikkuriman with ukiyo-e art from the Edo period, first in western Japan on April 21. The product offers collectors and fans a new experience amid growing interest in Japanese culture.
Companies mentioned：ロッテ
The top 8 teams in the CONCACAF Champions Cup have been determined, and the quarterfinal matchups and broadcast schedule have been announced. Inter Miami, home to Lionel Messi, was eliminated, while the LA Galaxy, home to former Japan national team players Maya Yoshida and Miki Yamane, advanced from the Round of 16. South Korea national team player Son Heung-min is also expected to play. All 8 quarterfinal matches will be broadcast exclusively on Nittele G+ and via Sky PerfecTV! program streaming.
メディフォン株式会社 has begun providing its “mediPhone” service, which supports the acceptance of foreign patients, to 東京都立広尾病院. The service establishes a remote medical interpretation system available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, facilitating smooth communication with foreign patients and helping ease the burden on medical professionals.
Companies mentioned：メディフォン株式会社、東京都立病院機構、東京都立広尾病院、特定非営利活動法人 健康経営研究会
aiESG has declared that it will serve as a “compass pointing toward a sustainable future” by using data to make environmental and social challenges visible and address them. The AI startup aims to eliminate the “hidden burdens” in supply chains and realize a society where well-being spreads from person to person.
“SALON Sui,” a “restore × strengthen” body-care salon for busy people in their 30s and 40s, has opened in the Shiba and Tamachi area of Minato Ward. It offers treatments combining aroma massage, bodywork and EMS, and will also hold an aroma spray-making workshop to mark its opening.
Companies mentioned：Sun合同会社、regalo
Rita Foods conducted a survey on disaster preparedness and evacuation with dogs, polling 194 male and female dog owners. Regarding evacuation locations where people can bring their dogs, 64.9% said they “didn’t know” and 27.7% said they “didn’t know how to use them.” The most common reason for hesitating to go to an evacuation shelter during a major disaster was concern about inconveniencing other evacuees, cited by 83.5%. Only 2.7% had participated in evacuation drills with their dogs.
株式会社L.CRAS operates APEX24, a same-day baggage delivery service that enables delivery from hotels to airports on the same day. Since its launch in November 2025, the business has grown 3 times in size, and user registrations have surpassed 1,500. The company aims to make baggage delivery a global tourism infrastructure by promoting hands-free sightseeing.
Companies mentioned：株式会社L.CRAS、JALABCカウンター
Q.ENEST Electricity will launch the “Q Basic Plan,” offering 50% off the basic charge, on April 1, 2026. The plan’s basic charge is set 50% below that of major regional power companies, and the electricity used is effectively 100% renewable. It aims to ease household expenses while protecting the environment, with an estimated annual CO2 reduction of approximately 2,092 kg for a typical household. Q.ENEST Electricity was established in June 2017 and received a five-star rating in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s Energy-Saving Communication Ranking System for fiscal 2025.
株式会社and US announced 3 new businesses through its “April Dream” project, aiming to ease the “loneliness of management” experienced by salon owners facing a challenging business environment in the beauty industry. The businesses are “oméme” for eye-area beauty, “BIOteA” for inner care and “サロスタ” for video-based learning.
Companies mentioned：株式会社and US
The bodyboarding event “play-ah!” will be held on April 18 and 19, 2026, at Hirasunaura Beach in Chiba Prefecture. The 2-day event offers participants a chance to improve while having fun through lessons with professional riders and video coaching. Participation costs 23,000 yen with accommodation, or 6,000 yen for 1 day. Capacity is 15 people per day.
SORABITO株式会社 will join “Ruyne Base,” a Hokkaido construction DX community to be established on April 1, 2026, as a supporting company. It will help drive digital transformation at construction sites and contribute to addressing challenges facing Hokkaido’s construction industry, including labor shortages and an aging workforce.
Companies mentioned：岩田地崎建設株式会社、株式会社レンタコム北海道、NTT東日本株式会社 北海道事業部
日本信用情報サービス株式会社 completely revamped its official website on April 1, 2026. The redesign added pages for “Client List,” “Customer Feedback,” “Frequently Asked Questions” and “Sales Partner Recruitment,” and expanded information including details on more than 2,100 client companies and feedback from more than 30 customers, including publicly listed companies. The site also introduces the company’s group businesses: 日本公益通報サービス, 企業防衛リスク管理会 and 日本データ分析センター.
株式会社さくら事務所グループ moved to a new management structure effective April 1, 2026. Former Executive Vice President and COO Naoya Yamamoto became Representative Director and President, while former Representative Director, President and CEO Rinka Onishi became Representative Director and Chairperson. The changes aim to ensure business succession and strengthen the organization at the company, which has a 27-year history.
Companies mentioned：株式会社さくら事務所、らくだ不動産株式会社
Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture, will fully launch “Online OB-GYN and Pediatrics,” operated by 株式会社Kids Public, on April 1, 2026. The decision follows a trial that began in August 2025. The service will provide an environment where people can consult specialists via smartphone and support them through pregnancy, childbirth and parenting.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Kids Public
SCO Group conducted a survey on awareness of periodontal disease to mark Periodontal Disease Prevention Day. One in 2 people do not know about the link between periodontal disease and systemic illnesses, and many tend to leave symptoms untreated, highlighting the importance of early detection.
株式会社ヘルスケアマネージメントオフィスBee will open “水の郷リトリート再,” a retreat lodging facility focused on rejuvenation for women, in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture, in August 2025. Located 90 minutes from Tokyo, it will offer fasting and relaxation services and aims to create more places where modern women can rediscover themselves.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヘルスケアマネージメントオフィスBee
株式会社Kids Public has partnered with Aguni Village, Okinawa Prefecture, to fully introduce “Online Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics” starting April 1, 2026, overcoming the geographic constraint of having no specialist doctors in the village. Residents will be able to consult obstetricians, midwives and pediatricians easily via smartphone, helping them feel secure during pregnancy, childbirth and child-rearing.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Kids Public
ユニソル株式会社 will launch the “Benchtop Drill Sharpener M-01-A/M-21-A,” which uses a proprietary flat-grinding method, on April 1. Amid a shortage of skilled workers, the machine enables high-precision grinding even for inexperienced users and helps extend tool life.
Companies mentioned：ユニソル株式会社
NTTドコモ株式会社 and Monex Securities, Inc. will jointly run a campaign from April 1 to June 30, 2026. Customers with a “d Card PLATINUM” who link their Monex Securities account with their d ACCOUNT for the first time and enter the campaign will receive d POINTS (limited period and use) worth +1% of their shopping spend for 2 months, beginning the month after entry. The maximum total award during the campaign is 5,000 points. The points are scheduled to be awarded by the end of November 2026.
Tokyu Hotels & Resorts rebranded and reopened “JAM福井勝山東急ホテル＆リゾーツ” in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, on April 1, 2026. As the official hotel of “JAM福井勝山マウンテンリゾート,” a year-round mountain resort where guests can enjoy nature in every season, it aims to showcase the region’s appeal and lead tourism in Fukui.
株式会社ピクシスト supports “April Dream,” an initiative that aims to realize personalized (precision) medicine through cutting-edge digital technology. By connecting the “seeds” of medical technology, making their potential visible and building an ecosystem where technologies and patients can meet, the company aims to create a future where “treatment tailored just for you” reaches everyone.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ピクシスト
株式会社Null, a supporter of April Dream, announced its vision of a society where people can choose to “be their true selves” through “beauty” and “self-expression.” The company helps people reclaim individuality that can be lost amid the uniform values of modern society, through beauty services such as hairstyling and makeup.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Null
Yasuyuki Higuchi, part-time adviser to Panasonic Connect, has been appointed senior adviser to Bridge International Group. アイ・ラーニング will offer a leadership development program for executives later this year, drawing on Higuchi’s expertise, to support the digital transformation of Japanese companies and the development of next-generation leaders.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アイ・ラーニング、パナソニック コネクト株式会社、ブリッジインターナショナルグループ株式会社、日本HP、日本マイクロソフト、ダイエー、パナソニックHD、松下電器産業、ボストンコンサルティンググループ、Apple Computer、コンパックコンピュータ、Blue Yonderジャパン株式会社、オフィス樋口
Original合同会社プリディレクションは、半年でマネジメントの共通言語化と実践・定着を支援する「マネジメントドライブ®️」を本格提供開始。急成長企業が抱える研修のみでは解決しない組織課題に対し、毎週伴走型のプログラムで成果創出を支援します。
Companies mentioned：合同会社プリディレクション
フォンテラジャパン announced that Steven O’Connor, finance director for its global ingredients business, became a new director effective March 31, 2026. He brings extensive international finance and strategy experience and has led business growth and transformation. Former director Richard Whiteman has stepped down.
Companies mentioned：Fonterra、Ampol、Z Energy、BlueScope、PwC
Yonabaru Town, Okinawa Prefecture, fully introduced the “Online Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics” service operated by 株式会社Kids Public on April 1, 2026. The decision followed a trial period. The service provides an environment where residents can consult obstetricians, midwives and pediatricians by smartphone, helping ease anxieties about pregnancy, childbirth and child-rearing.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Kids Public
To mark its 5th anniversary, TANGRAM will hold a limited-time pop-up store at CLUBHAUS in Osaka starting April 4, 2026. The store will launch collaboration items with GDC, created by TANGRAM brand director Takashi Kumagai, as well as CLUBHAUS exclusives.
Companies mentioned：TANGRAM、GDC、CLUBHAUS
Hoken Minaoshi Honpo Group announced its vision as part of the “April Dream Project,” aiming to provide security and happiness at every stage of life. Beyond insurance, it seeks to offer comprehensive life support that meets diverse needs, including asset building and health promotion.
Trim株式会社 installed the fully private “mamaro” baby care room at Isesaki Gardens in Isesaki City starting March 27, 2026. This is the first installation in Isesaki City. “mamaro” can be used for nursing and diaper changes, and has reached 900 installations nationwide and 1.6 million cumulative uses. Guided by its mission to “provide a better childcare environment,” Trim is advancing product development and installation.