# AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-01 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 9 of 14

One 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.

## From “a once-in-a-lifetime trip” to “everyday travel”: The future of cruising that Cruiseism is striving for

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000172658.html
- anchor: #n20999

Cruiseism, a general incorporated association, shared its April Dream of transforming cruises from “a once-in-a-lifetime trip” into “everyday travel.”

## A society where the next generation of manufacturing talent can thrive

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000156320.html
- anchor: #n20998
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PR TIMES、株式会社エフエム栃木（Radio Berry）

Hashimoto Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has joined April Dream and shared its dream of cultivating the next generation of manufacturing talent. Starting in April 2026, the company will showcase the appeal of manufacturing nationwide through PR TIMES projects and radio program sponsorships.

## THE SSS refreshes its corporate identity, evolving into a next-generation DX company that drives both corporate sales growth and efficiency through “AI × people” co-creation

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000046234.html
- anchor: #n20997
- Companies mentioned: ザ・サン・ストラテジック・ソリューションズ株式会社

THE SSS will refresh its corporate identity on April 1, 2026, and evolve into a next-generation DX company that drives both corporate sales growth and efficiency through “AI × people” co-creation. This symbolizes a strategic shift to respond to changing market conditions and the rise of AI.

## Connecting with 1 million talents worldwide to realize an “autonomous, decentralized career society”

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000160737.html
- anchor: #n20996

The company endorsed April Dream and shared its dream of connecting with 1 million talents worldwide to realize an “autonomous, decentralized career society.”

## Toward a future where we can understand one another without words! We’ll overcome language barriers through nonverbal communication.

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000064715.html
- anchor: #n20995

The organization endorsed April Dream and shared its dream of overcoming language barriers through nonverbal communication, in pursuit of a future where people can understand one another without words.

## A major step toward the dream: Jupiter産業 and 角徳コーポレーション jointly acquire management rights to ヒガシ化学

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000115457.html
- anchor: #n20994
- Companies mentioned: Jupiter産業株式会社、株式会社角徳コーポレーション、株式会社ヒガシ化学

On February 27, 2026, Jupiter産業 and 角徳コーポレーション jointly acquired management rights to ヒガシ化学, a manufacturer of high-performance materials. They aim to carry forward ヒガシ化学’s technology and expertise, strengthen support for Japanese manufacturing, and expand the business.

## AA Health Dynamics secures funding from the Ritsumeikan Social Impact Fund for a medical equipment finance business addressing healthcare challenges in Africa

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000102986.html
- anchor: #n20993
- Companies mentioned: 立命館ソーシャルインパクトファンド投資事業有限責任組合、プラスソーシャルインベストメント株式会社、立命館大学、学校法人立命館

AA Health Dynamics has secured equity investment and silent partnership investment from the Ritsumeikan Social Impact Fund (RSIF). Starting in fiscal 2026, it will establish the “Africa Medical Equity Fund Silent Partnership” and develop a medical equipment finance business in Africa, with the aim of addressing healthcare disparities.

## 【April Dream endorsement】The dream we’re pursuing in 2030: “We’ll bring food-truck-style mobile screening vehicles, ‘NCT Cars,’ to communities around the world!”

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000123291.html
- anchor: #n20992

株式会社100（ワンダブルオー）has endorsed April Dream and announced its dream of “bringing food-truck-style mobile screening vehicles, ‘NCT Cars,’ to communities around the world by 2030.” The NCT initiative has been a dream since the company was founded on March 7, 2023. The concept has been renamed from “next-generation cancer screening service” to “next-generation comprehensive simple screening service,” with the aim of providing opportunities to conveniently test for a broader range of disease risks along people’s everyday routes. The company is currently conducting demonstration projects with various stakeholders toward putting the concept into practice.

## Launch of “Bios Three® VC,” a mixed feed containing live beneficial bacteria

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000026602.html
- anchor: #n20991

Toa Pharmaceutical Industry will launch “Bios Three® VC,” a mixed feed containing live beneficial bacteria, for the livestock market on April 1, 2026. The product contains 3 types of beneficial bacteria that coexist with one another, along with active yeast, and cares for both the rumen and intestines of cattle. It is expected to reduce the labor involved in feeding and overall costs, and by helping maintain healthy stool, it will also contribute to improving barn environments.

## 【Out-Loop株式会社】「仕組み化・マニュアル化」の時代に逆行！営業の“属人性”を大爆発させ、営業オタクが集まる10億円企業を創ります。

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000116034.html
- anchor: #n20990
- Companies mentioned: Out-Loop株式会社

Out-Loop株式会社 has announced that it will go against today’s business environment, where “systems and manuals” are the norm, and champion a corporate culture that makes the most of each salesperson’s individual qualities. By respecting employees’ individuality and investing in their work environment, the company aims to become a top-tier business with sales of 1 billion yen and at least 40 employees.

## 54.4% say entrance exams for junior high school are “the child’s exams,” while about 1 in 4 feel they are “the parents’ exams” 【Survey of 500 people in Tokyo】

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000172832.html
- anchor: #n20989
- Companies mentioned: プラスト株式会社

A survey of 500 parents in Tokyo found that 54.4% view junior high school entrance exams as “the child’s exams,” while about 1 in 4 feel they are “the parents’ exams.”

## IPO協会轟がBtoBマーケティングに特化した業務委託マーケターマッチングサービス「b-growth Pro」を導入

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000136231.html
- anchor: #n20988
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社b-growth、IPO協会 轟 一般社団法人

株式会社b-growthが提供するBtoBマーケティング特化の業務委託マーケターマッチングサービス「b-growth Pro」をIPO協会轟が導入しました。これによりIPO協会轟は短期間で複数のコンテンツ制作に成功し、多角的な情報発信体制を確立しました。

## アーリークロス’s dream is to “solve the pension problem.”

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000163812.html
- anchor: #n20987

株式会社アーリークロス endorsed April Dream and shared that its dream is to “solve the pension problem.”

## 株式会社シーティーエス 横島連が新社長に就任

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000119586.html
- anchor: #n20986

横島連 was appointed president and executive officer of 株式会社シーティーエス, effective April 1, 2026. The leadership change is intended to refresh the company’s management structure in response to advances in ICT technology and to pursue the next stage of growth. 横島連 succeeds his father, Chairman 横島泰蔵, who built a record of 16 consecutive terms of revenue growth, 14 consecutive terms of profit growth, and 13 consecutive terms of dividend increases. Under its medium-term management plan, the company has made its DDS business a core operation and advanced development of the “Site Assist Package (SAP).” Under its new president, the company will work to solve challenges in the construction industry and contribute to maintaining and developing social infrastructure through the promotion of construction DX.

## From creating valuable properties to passing them on to the next future. Striving to be a “lifelong partner” who stays by each person’s side throughout their life.

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000070525.html
- anchor: #n20985
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フュディアルクリエーション、株式会社フュディアルコミュニティ、株式会社ベル研究所、PR TIMES

株式会社フュディアルクリエーション has announced its April Dream: creating long-term value in real estate investment by staying alongside owners as a lifelong partner, supporting them from asset building through exit strategies rather than simply “selling and moving on.” The company is developing high-value-added condominiums incorporating advanced technologies such as ZEH-M Oriented and facial recognition in Tokyo’s 23 wards, Yokohama, and Kawasaki.

## Koza Shinkin Bank joins the KSA Partner Program as a Strategy Partner

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000098718.html
- anchor: #n20984

Effective April 1, 2026, Koza Shinkin Bank joined the KSA Partner Program, operated by the KSA Steering Committee, as a Strategy Partner. The partnership will combine the expertise of a regional financial institution with KSA’s community of challengers to accelerate new business creation and regional economic revitalization from Koza, Okinawa City. Koza Shinkin Bank has previously supported KSA through sponsorship of KOZAROCKS and investment in the Tsuryo Fund. This partnership aims to foster more concrete business collaboration and support startup growth.

## Sun Emperor’s challenge: End “mobility refugees” in Japan

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000124820.html
- anchor: #n20983

Sun Emperor, a brand of Yushogen Ltd., joined April Dream and shared its dream of taking on the challenge of ending “mobility refugees” in Japan.

## 〖VALUENEX〗4月・5月ウェビナー開催のご案内 〜スコアヒートマップによる技術価値の俯瞰分析と、生成AIで進化したPatSnap Eurekaによる研究開発・知財業務の効率化を紹介〜

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000028558.html
- anchor: #n20982

VALUENEX Inc. will hold 2 online seminars on April 20 and May 13, 2026. The April 20 seminar will explain how to assess technology value through score heat map analysis, while the May 13 seminar will introduce ways to improve the efficiency of R&D and intellectual property operations using PatSnap Eureka powered by generative AI. Both seminars are free to attend.

## [April Dream] Now is the time for “serious ISMS”: Building secure companies and a society free from ransomware worries

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000081325.html
- anchor: #n20981

Optima Solutions has provided information security support in more than 3,500 cases over its 21 years in business. Its president, Koji Naka, advocates a “serious ISMS,” supporting the establishment of effective systems designed with attacks in mind rather than merely obtaining certification as a formality. The company has capital of 10 million yen and offices in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya.

## 食事代非課税枠拡大、40年ぶり見直しで約2倍に。miiveの「食事補助プラン」、2月の開始から新規導入企業は約50社へ

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000074177.html
- anchor: #n20980
- Companies mentioned: miive

政府・与党が2026年度税制改正大綱で食事代の非課税枠を月3,500円から7,500円へ約2倍に引き上げることを決定。これを受け、miiveは「食事補助プラン」を提供開始し、2ヶ月で新規導入企業約50社を獲得しました。食費高騰の中、従業員の可処分所得向上と企業の福利厚生支援が目的です。

## Marks Life opens Tachikawa branch as it expands operations in the Tama area

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000054696.html
- anchor: #n20979

Marks Life Inc. opened its Tachikawa branch on April 1, 2026, to strengthen its response to inherited real estate and vacant home issues in the Tama area. Establishing a base in Tachikawa, a transportation hub, will strengthen local consultation services and enable the company to provide comprehensive support for inheritance, end-of-life planning, vacant home management and daily living. The company now has 18 locations nationwide.

## [Launch] “Face Paint Journal Japan,” a specialist media outlet for face-painting events

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000002583.html
- anchor: #n20978

“Face Paint Journal Japan,” a specialist media outlet for face-painting events, has launched. It is Japan’s only platform providing specialized information on face painting for event industry professionals, advertising agencies and corporate promotion staff. At the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, 12,211 people received face painting, and collaborations with automobile brands were also held at the Tokyo Motor Show. The outlet is operated by POOL Inc., developer and operator of the face and body paint brand MIRACLE PAINT. The company’s track record includes running an official booth at the Rugby World Cup in Japan and receiving an award at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Tokyo International Conference.

## [April Dream] We will solve global challenges in food and health with “steamed soybeans”!

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000122.000035737.html
- anchor: #n20977

Maruyanagi Oguraya Co., Ltd. announced through the April Dream project its dream that steamed soybeans will be an ingredient that helps solve future global challenges in food and health. The “Delicious Steamed Beans” series, launched 22 years ago, has sold more than 300 million servings. Steamed soybeans are rich in dietary fiber and protein and are expected to serve as a sustainable protein source with a low environmental impact.

## 自治体DXを“最大6ヶか月無料”で実現LGWAN対応「moconavi」令和8年度 無償利用キャンペーン開始

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000137.000018768.html
- anchor: #n20976

Lecomot Co., Ltd. launched a campaign on April 1, 2026, offering local governments free use of its LGWAN-compatible remote access service, the moconavi series, for up to 6 months.

## Takano Fruit Parlour marks its 100th anniversary

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000162.000076727.html
- anchor: #n20975
- Companies mentioned: 新宿高野

Takano Fruit Parlour is celebrating its 100th anniversary with limited-time commemorative menus. A premium course exclusive to its Shinjuku flagship store and seasonal parfaits available at multiple locations will offer customers a special experience through fruit desserts that blend longstanding tradition with innovation.

## [CASETiFY] The trilogy of collaborations with Takashi Murakami reunites to celebrate CASETiFY’s 15th anniversary

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000174.000044448.html
- anchor: #n20974
- Companies mentioned: Apple、Samsung、Google

To mark its 15th anniversary, CASETiFY will release the “Takashi Murakami x CASETiFY: FULL BLOOM” collection on April 2, 2026, bringing together its trilogy of collaborations with contemporary artist Takashi Murakami: “MR. DOB,” “KAIKAI AND KIKI” and “FLOWERS BLOOM.” The collection features a wide range of items, including phone cases, MagSafe accessories and suitcases, decorated with Murakami’s signature motifs.

## CSロジネット株式会社と2026シーズンのオフィシャルトップパートナーを締結

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000185.000152859.html
- anchor: #n20973
- Companies mentioned: CSロジネット株式会社、Osaka City SC

CSロジネット株式会社がOsaka City SCと2026シーズンのオフィシャルトップパートナー契約を締結しました。物流事業を基盤とするCSロジネットは、サッカーを通じて地域活性化を目指すOsaka City SCの理念に共鳴し、クラブの成長と地域社会の発展に貢献します。

## On the Bakery Inc. to speak at “EC & SNS HACK 2026 Spring”

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000380.000097870.html
- anchor: #n20972
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マクロジ

On the Bakery Inc. will speak at “EC & SNS HACK 2026 Spring,” hosted by Macrologi, on April 9, 2026. The talk will cover increasing sales through social media and using data.

## Gose City, Nara Prefecture, adopts Value Design’s local-payment hometown tax donation service “Furumachi Pay”

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000480.000004318.html
- anchor: #n20971
- Companies mentioned: ペイクラウドホールディングス株式会社、株式会社バリューデザイン、株式会社J＆Jギフト、株式会社サンキュー観光、株式会社JTB提携販売事業部西日本営業部

Value Design’s local-payment hometown tax donation service “Furumachi Pay” has been adopted by Gose City, Nara Prefecture, and will begin accepting donations on April 1, 2026. This will expand hometown tax donation rewards from “things” to “experiences” and contribute to regional revitalization.

## [Business expansion and organizational strengthening] Tsukurie relocates headquarters to Ochanomizu

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000483.000033548.html
- anchor: #n20970

Tsukurie has relocated its headquarters to Ochanomizu to expand its business and strengthen its organization. The move prepares the company for employee growth and expansion into new business areas, strengthens collaboration with a diverse range of players, and creates an environment for its next growth phase.

## 【BtoBマーケ施策の「オーケストレーション」実態調査】84.3%が「施策を統合したい」、しかし「実現できている」はわずか4.6% この80ポイントの差が、BtoBマーケティングの"現在地"

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000593.000045863.html
- anchor: #n20969
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Bizibl Technologies、IDEATECH

BtoBマーケティング施策の「オーケストレーション」に関する実態調査が実施され、84.3%の担当者が施策統合を望む一方で、実際に実現できているのはわずか4.6%であることが判明しました。この調査は、リサーチデータマーケティングの「リサピー®️」とウェビナーマーケティングツール「Bizibl」が共同で実施したものです。

## A fluffy, spring-colored food experience: “Spring steamed buns” at the National Government Park Alps Azumino, Omachi-Matsukawa Area

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000711.000032901.html
- anchor: #n20968

A hands-on workshop to make “spring steamed buns” inspired by sakura mochi will be held at the National Government Park Alps Azumino, Omachi-Matsukawa Area. This special menu is available for one day only once a year. Participants can enjoy making spring-themed steamed buns using Nagano Prefecture wheat flour and topped with salted cherry blossoms.

## Welcome April 1, April Dream, with a record 1,149 “dream” locations. Dreams on up to 347,000 cherry blossoms. Dreams from more than 1,480 companies that applied in advance

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001641.000000112.html
- anchor: #n20967
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 PR TIMES、サンフレッチェ広島

PR TIMES will install Dream Spots at a record 1149 locations for its 2026 April Dream project, displaying up to 347,000 cherry blossom petals inscribed with dreams across Japan. More than 1480 companies will share their dreams, and a Yamanote Line “Dream Train” will also run.

## What if all the plastic in Japan captured CO₂? We want to build a society where everyday life becomes carbon-capture infrastructure!

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:29:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000121846.html
- anchor: #n21014

株式会社ベホマルは、日用品がCO₂を回収し、社会全体で炭素を循環させる「参加型炭素循環社会」の実現を目指すApril Dream構想を発表した。日本では年間約900万トン以上のプラスチックが使用され、もしこれらがCO₂を回収する素材で作られれば、日本人1人1日1gの回収で年間約4.4万トンのCO₂を回収可能になると試算している。さらに、ごみ焼却施設でのCCUS技術開発と組み合わせ、日本発の炭素循環エコシステムを構築し世界へ展開することを目指す。ベホマルはCO₂を吸収するプラスチック素材「DACプラ」の開発を進めており、本構想に賛同する企業・団体との連携を呼びかけている。

## Making AI search behavior visible: N-3 launches free “AIO Trace” tool to track “what ChatGPT and Gemini look at before answering”

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:27:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000178907.html
- anchor: #n21015
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI (ChatGPT)、Google (Gemini)

合同会社N-3 has launched “AIO Trace,” a free tool that shows which websites AI search engines such as ChatGPT and Gemini refer to and cite when generating answers.

## More than 70% don’t pay for generative AI: Survey on freelancers’ use of generative AI in 2026 released

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:26:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000180271.html
- anchor: #n21016

グロースフリー合同会社がフリーランス309名の生成AI利用実態調査を公開。78.3%が週1以上利用する一方、74.4%は無料プランに留まる。活用は進むが、課金へのハードルや運用ルールの未整備が課題。

## PIAA launches 3 types of new LED products: “LED Bulbs for Replacing Factory HID Bulbs,” “Bulbs for Factory LED Fog Lights,” and “ECO-Line LED Series”

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:24:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000104575.html
- anchor: #n21017
- Companies mentioned: PIAA

PIAA has introduced 3 types of new products, including “LED Bulbs for Replacing Factory HID Bulbs,” offering brightness of 10000lm. The use of W heat pipes improves brightness stability, and the products will go on sale in April 2026.

## Turning the experience of taking home a region’s “deep breath” into a product: Nagano-born fragrance products to go on sale April 1

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:24:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000166746.html
- anchor: #n21018
- Companies mentioned: Camp-fire

Local Knot株式会社 will launch a new product on April 1 that lets people experience the region’s nature and culture through fragrance. Sales will begin at accommodation facilities, offering a new form of “experience-based consumption” that brings travel memories into everyday life.

## ミーク announces IR website renewal

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:21:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000153.000073834.html
- anchor: #n21019

ミーク株式会社 renewed its IR website effective April 1, 2026. The renewal adds “MEEQ in 3 Minutes” and “Business and Services,” helping visitors quickly gain an efficient overview of the company. The company aims to strengthen information provision for investors and other stakeholders and promote understanding of its business. It was established in March 2019 and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market.

## AI writing support tool “作文ジョーズ” for foreign learners of Japanese launched today

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:21:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000134632.html
- anchor: #n21020

株式会社Remedies developed the core AI engine for a joint research project with the National University Corporation University of Tsukuba and the National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics. Today, as an outcome of the project, University of Tsukuba made “作文ジョーズ,” a writing correction and evaluation system for Japanese-language learners, freely available to the public. The system uses Remedies’ proprietary AI technology to reduce teachers’ correction workload and support independent learning. Professor Takuya Iwasaki of the University of Tsukuba and Professor Kei Ishiguro of the National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics provided comments.

## We want to bring experiences that help people feel the meaning of life to people around the world

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000180711.html
- anchor: #n21029

一般社団法人HEART-LABO. is running the “COCO-chan Project,” which offers experiences that help people feel the meaning of life through its fetal doll, “COCO-chan.” The project aims to realize an inclusive society.

## A world where the “technique” of video editing disappears and only “ideas” resonate: FlexClip’s challenge to make creative expression completely free

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000066882.html
- anchor: #n21028
- Companies mentioned: PearlMountain Limited

For April Dream, FlexClip announced its dream of realizing a world where people can create video assets using ideas alone, with no specialized video-editing knowledge or technical constraints.

## “A rising trajectory for everyone involved in real estate”: 株式会社ウィルステップ will create a secondhand housing market without information gaps.

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000160596.html
- anchor: #n21027

株式会社ウィルステップ joined the April Dream project and announced its dream—or goal—of improving the quality and scale of the secondhand housing market by eliminating “information gaps” in the real estate industry.

## Opening game for Saga Prefecture’s first professional baseball team! Seibu Lions legend and former player to throw the first pitch

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000147725.html
- anchor: #n21026
- Companies mentioned: 佐賀アジアドリームズ、埼玉西武ライオンズ、松下電器

The opening games for 佐賀アジアドリームズ, Saga Prefecture’s first professional baseball team, will be held on April 4 and 5. On the 5th, former Seibu Lions legend Tetsuya Shiozaki will throw the ceremonial first pitch.

## Local Food Cycling aims to establish “nutrient circulation within a 2km radius” throughout Japan by 2030

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000052836.html
- anchor: #n21025

ローカルフードサイクリング announced its dream of establishing a system for “nutrient circulation within a 2km radius” throughout Japan by 2030. The system creates a cycle within each 2km radius of composting food scraps, growing vegetables, and eating them. By 2030, the company aims to create 14.5 million composting households, 1500 community gardens, 88,000 farmers, and 1200 compost advisors.

## Changing the perception that “fortune-telling is suspicious”: “占いガイダンス,” a site operated by サイトクリエーション

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000080834.html
- anchor: #n21024

“占いガイダンス,” operated by 株式会社サイトクリエーション, announced its April Dream project, which aims to dispel the image that “fortune-telling is suspicious” and make it an accessible option for people facing worries.

## Turning “value lying dormant in regional areas” into work that connects to the future. Unlocking local potential through partnerships with local governments, sales-channel support, and IT talent development

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000072443.html
- anchor: #n21023
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TeN

株式会社TeN announced its April Dream: “Turning value lying dormant in regional areas into work that connects to the future.” It supports regional development through diverse businesses in areas such as advertising, AI, and e-commerce.

## Creating “strong Japanese companies” and rising from the M&A industry to become “the world’s leading investment bank”

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000497.000051639.html
- anchor: #n21022
- Companies mentioned: M&A支援機関協会

Ahead of its 20th anniversary, M&A Capital Partners announced its dream of becoming “the world’s leading investment bank,” rising from the M&A industry. It aims to continue addressing Japan’s “business succession problem” and contribute to the Japanese economy by creating “strong Japanese companies.”

## Pet-friendly accommodation booking site “INUYADO-いぬやど-” to exhibit at the 15th “Interpets Tokyo”

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000686.000052784.html
- anchor: #n21021
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブッキングリゾート

“INUYADO,” a booking site for pet-friendly accommodation, will exhibit at “Interpets Tokyo,” one of Japan’s largest pet events, which opens April 2. The booth will feature limited accommodation plans and a prize drawing, with the aim of raising awareness among dog owners and attracting new customers.

## アズパートナーズ signs business-matching agreement with 北陸銀行

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:17:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000131266.html
- anchor: #n21030
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社北陸銀行、株式会社ほくほくフィナンシャルグループ

アズパートナーズ has signed a business-matching agreement with 北陸銀行. It will introduce its “Care DX Support Business” to the bank’s customers, supporting local care providers facing staff shortages and seeking to improve productivity.

## Sales begin for multicultural collaboration items from ogawa × チャイハネ × grn GENERAL LIFE

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:16:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000112588.html
- anchor: #n21031
- Companies mentioned: ogawa、チャイハネ、grn GENERAL LIFE

The 3 brands ogawa, チャイハネ, and grn GENERAL LIFE have collaborated to launch items that offer a multicultural camping experience. The products will be presented as “GLOBALCAMP FESTIVAL Friends” for festivals and camping.

## Online exam-taker satisfaction rises from 51% to 80%, with 75% also intending to retake the exam

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:14:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000071304.html
- anchor: #n19815

## [April Dream] Helping PR professionals passionate about contributing to their communities put their skills to work locally

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000170210.html
- anchor: #n19832
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社EAT UNIQUE、クロスメディアパブリッシング

株式会社EAT UNIQUE, which operates a PR agency, joined April Dream on April 1 and announced plans to build a support system for PR professionals seeking to contribute to their communities. It aims to create a framework that enables people who cannot work full time due to childcare, caregiving, or other responsibilities to put their skills to work on the front lines of regional revitalization.

## “Supercharge rural regions with AI.” Xenkai株式会社 will drive AI transformation at 100 rural companies by 2030.

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000174598.html
- anchor: #n19831

By 2030, Xenkai株式会社 aims to implement AI at 100 rural companies and transform regional industries. The company develops vertical AI and physical AI specializing in manufacturing and retail to solve challenges facing rural businesses. It has already provided DX and AI training for local governments and AI training support for drugstores, among other projects. Starting in FY2026, it will launch the “ふくしまAI部（仮称）” project to develop AI talent in Fukushima Prefecture through collaboration among industry, academia and government. President 渡邉隆 has built a unique business model combining experience operating a strawberry farm, generative AI, regional revitalization and venture businesses. Xenkai proposes practical AI applications rooted in local workplaces to business leaders considering AI adoption and to engineers and job seekers who want to work in the AI field.

## How wonderful it is to hear — the challenge of hearing aids connecting us to the future — “A future where the word ‘hearing loss’ disappears and everyone can enjoy sound”

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000157124.html
- anchor: #n19830

アイシンヘルスケア株式会社 endorsed April Dream on April 1 and exhibited in the virtual venue of the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion at EXPO2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo. Through its hearing aid “SENTI センティ HC-001,” the company aims to shift the value of hearing from simply “being able to hear” to “being able to enjoy,” and to help create a society that enjoys sound. The hearing aid does more than simply compensate for hearing; it allows sound quality to be adjusted and is designed to make everyday conversation, music and ambient sounds pleasant to experience. The company’s vision is a society where hearing loss is no longer seen as something exceptional and everyone lives alongside sound.

## 【Leaneve】In the age of AI, real-life experiences matter more than ever. Creating new value in small-scale lodging, starting with staffed vacation rentals

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000152376.html
- anchor: #n19829

Leaneve is developing a “property transformation” business that rebuilds the value of buildings through real estate planning and management, and has launched staffed vacation rentals in Tokyo. Against the backdrop of the market’s scale—including 653.48 million guest-nights in Japan, according to a 2025 survey by the Japan Tourism Agency—the company is promoting the development of lodging facilities that offer more than just a place to stay, allowing guests to experience their value. This announcement was made as the company’s dream for the April Dream project.

## Making Anesis’s residential developments embodying “豊環（TOYOWA）” into “Japan’s original landscapes, worthy of pride around the world”

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000058306.html
- anchor: #n19828

株式会社アネシス endorsed the April Dream project on April 1 and announced its management vision, “豊環（TOYOWA）.” The concept represents a cycle of 4 values: the economy, the environment, design and technology. With April 2026 marking 10 years since the Kumamoto earthquake, the company aims to build communities where not just new buildings, but also “the richness of life,” thrives. Specifically, it dreams of branding Anesis’s residential developments as “Japan’s original landscapes, worthy of pride around the world,” revitalizing local communities and increasing asset values.

## A society where people don’t have to give up living with pets because of their age or changing family circumstances. This is ANIMANECT’s heartfelt dream.

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000150353.html
- anchor: #n19827

ANIMANECT aims to create a society where no one has to give up living with pets because of their age or changes in family composition. This dream began with the words of a senior: “Because I’ll die before my pet does.” Rather than reducing the responsibility, the company is focused on building a “system” that does not place the burden on individuals. As part of this effort, it will hold “ねこフェス2026” at さいたまスーパーアリーナ on August 1 and 2, 2026, promoting coexistence between people and pets.

## 【MasPender.】Sharing the skills and stories of Japan’s jewelry artisans with the world. The dream is announced through April Dream ahead of the first solo exhibition in Paris

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000085269.html
- anchor: #n19826

MasPender. dreams of sharing the skills and stories of Japan’s jewelry artisans with the world, and will hold its first solo exhibition in Paris, France, from June 25 to 28, 2026. The exhibition aims to showcase Japan’s outstanding craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibility to the world and spread awareness of the value of jewelry as something that accompanies people throughout their lives. The expression of MasPender. is supported in particular by techniques passed down in Kofu, Yamanashi, such as Koshu gemstone kiriko, created by 一級宝石研磨士 深澤陽一. MasPender.’s executive producer is 秋山真澄, COO of 株式会社Arariel, and its production director is 安藤慶太, representative of ADELTAS.

## 株式会社truestar becomes independent from the group through an MBO, effective March 31, 2026

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000070052.html
- anchor: #n19825

株式会社truestar carried out an MBO (Management Buyout) effective March 31, 2026, and became independent from the group, with 三菱UFJキャピタル, 八十二インベストメント and 技研商事インターナショナル as its new shareholders. In addition to its consulting business focused on data engineering and data science, the company will strengthen its data commerce business as a growth area. Through this independence, it aims to strengthen its management structure, respond to uncertainty in the data analytics market and achieve sustainable growth.

## Planbase, which supports subsidy applications and DX for small and medium-sized businesses, completely revamps its corporate website (April 1, 2026)

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000081815.html
- anchor: #n19824

株式会社プランベース completely revamped its corporate website on April 1, 2026. The revamp reorganized information on existing services, mainly subsidy application support, strengthened its DX support offerings and refreshed the visual design. The company has supported subsidy applications for more than 1,500 companies and has secured more than 15 billion yen in total approved funding. President 武衣貴志 emphasized the importance of support that starts by organizing business operations and challenges, rather than assuming that tools must be introduced.

## Integrated “subsidies × AI” support to back growth investments by small and medium-sized businesses — a consulting firm that addresses business challenges through two pillars: subsidy application support and AI and DX implementation support

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000081815.html
- anchor: #n19823
- Companies mentioned: 経済産業省

株式会社プランベース provides consulting for medium-sized and small and medium-sized businesses, integrating subsidy application support with AI and DX implementation support. Since its establishment, it has served more than 1,500 companies, providing end-to-end support ranging from large-scale subsidies of up to 5 billion yen to digital transformation on the ground.

## 技研商事インターナショナル、株式会社truestarへの出資を決定

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000098428.html
- anchor: #n19822

技研商事インターナショナルは、データエンジニアリングやデータサイエンスを中心としたデータコンサルティング事業を展開するtruestar社への出資を決定した。この出資は、truestar社が実施したMBOを契機とする。両社はこれまでも緊密なパートナー関係を築き、顧客企業のデータ基盤整備やダッシュボード開発を推進してきた。本出資を通じて、両社の連携を一層強化し、データプロダクトの共同開発やデータコマース領域でのマネタイズ支援を進めることで、顧客のデータ活用を力強く支援する。

## Make affiliate advertising one option. Making online customer acquisition on a performance-based model a safer, more accessible way for small and medium-sized businesses to advertise

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000135396.html
- anchor: #n19821

室屋アフィリエイト合同会社 is expanding its support for small and medium-sized businesses adopting performance-based affiliate advertising. It lowers the barriers of specialized initial setup and provides support ranging from system selection and tag installation to image creation. Based in Nagoya, it aims to make affiliate advertising an accessible option for businesses nationwide. This initiative is part of PR TIMES’s “April Dream” project.

## By 2035, a society where everyone can experience inclusion. We will make a world where everyone can enjoy climbing together a reality.

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000028771.html
- anchor: #n19820

特定非営利活動法人モンキーマジック aims to realize an inclusive society where everyone can experience inclusion through climbing by 2035. From August 2025, following its 20th anniversary, it will make climbing facilities across Japan “hubs for an inclusive society” and expand social climbing centers to all 47 prefectures. It will also bring together knowledge from Singapore, Taiwan and Japan to establish a global standard and accelerate progress toward an inclusive society worldwide.

## 福知山上下水道サービスセンター株式会社がメタウォーターグループに仲間入り

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000131.000129356.html
- anchor: #n19819

メタウォーター株式会社 acquired shares in 福知山上下水道サービス株式会社 and made it a subsidiary, effective April 1. To address challenges facing Japan’s water and wastewater market—including financial difficulties, a shortage of engineers and aging facilities—the company will draw on FWSC’s experience and expertise in pipeline construction to strengthen its pipeline management capabilities. FWSC will continue operating as a company that contributes to solving local challenges.

## Nurturing people who contribute to society through technology and connecting their capabilities to the future

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000139.000128963.html
- anchor: #n19818

学校法人東京電機大学は、創立以来115年以上にわたり「技術で社会に貢献する人材の育成」を使命としてきた。令和6年度より5年間の中期計画「TDU Vision2028」を推進し、理工系教育改革や探究心を育む理系教育に取り組む。学生・生徒の夢を支え、社会に貢献できる人材を育成することで、誰もが安心して暮らせる社会の実現を目指す。

## From “Someone like me” to “We can do it.” In 2030, 1,000 female executives will transform Japan’s landscape

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000242.000038460.html
- anchor: #n19817

株式会社チェンジウェーブグループ announced “Go Engage Transform (GET),” a support program aiming to produce 1,000 women in executive leadership by 2030. The program aims to develop an executive perspective, eliminate bias and build networks. The company also offers services including the “あたらしい課長力” implementation program, “エンパワメント・カレッジ” and “女性管理職育成研修.” Its representative director, president and CEO is Yuko Sasaki, a graduate of the University of Tokyo Faculty of Law who worked at the Bank of Japan and McKinsey & Company before taking up her current position.

## Teritama arrives at Pizza Hut! “Spring Teritama Series” and “MY BOX with about 37g of protein” launch simultaneously!

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000349.000031164.html
- anchor: #n19816

日本ピザハットは、2026年4月1日から6月15日までの期間限定で、春の新作「てりたまシリーズ」3種を発売します。同時に、MY BOXの新商品「【MY BOX】たんぱく質がとれるスモークチキンとふわとろたまご」も登場。このMY BOXは1食で約37gのたんぱく質が摂取可能です。新商品は全国のピザハット店舗で提供されます。

## Get the hugely popular Taiwanese castella, known for its “fluffy, airy” texture and must-visit queues, at Shinjuku PePe, made using high-quality Japanese ingredients and authentic methods!

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:08:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000291.000043435.html
- anchor: #n19833
- Companies mentioned: BOC Japan合同会社、西武鉄道（新宿ペペ）

Taiwanese castella specialty shop “台楽蛋糕” will open a limited-time pop-up at Shinjuku PePe, directly connected to Seibu-Shinjuku Station, from March 31 to April 6, 2026. It will sell items including sets featuring all 6 varieties, made with high-quality Japanese ingredients and authentic Taiwanese methods to create its distinctive “fluffy, airy” texture.

## Toward a Japan where skills endure even after veteran craftspeople retire in 2035

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:06:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000068726.html
- anchor: #n19834

株式会社クアンド is working to address challenges at construction, manufacturing and infrastructure sites, with the aim of building a society where skills are passed on even after veteran craftspeople retire in 2035. As an “IT company that implements solutions on-site,” it is advancing digital transformation at work sites using the latest technologies, including AI. In December 2024, it formed a group with 南都技研, achieving 1.5 times the sales and 3 times the profit. It also offers tools such as the remote communication platform “SynQ Remote” and AI agent “SynQ Remote Agent.” “SynQ Remote Agent” won a CES 2026 Innovation Award.

## Hirose Tusho: Get a 3,000-yen cashback with a LION CFD account opening and 1 new trade! Campaign now underway!

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:05:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000147343.html
- anchor: #n19835

ヒロセ通商は、2026年4月1日より「LION CFD口座開設+新規取引１回で3,000円キャッシュバック！」キャンペーンを開始しました。このキャンペーンでは、LION CFDの口座を開設し、新規取引を1回以上行った顧客に3,000円がキャッシュバックされます。新規口座開設期間は2026年4月1日から4月30日まで、取引期間は2026年4月1日午前9時から5月8日午前8時59分までです。申し込みは公式ウェブサイトの専用フォームから行えます。

## Hirose Tusho: Limited-time LION CFD gold spot offer — Pure gold giveaway campaign now underway!

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:05:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000129.000147343.html
- anchor: #n19836

ヒロセ通商株式会社 will run the “LION CFD Gold Spot Exclusive Campaign: Win Pure Gold” on “LION CFD” from April 1 to May 1, 2026. Customers who trade at least a specified quantity of gold spot on LION CFD during the campaign will receive 1g of pure gold. Applications must be submitted through the dedicated campaign form.

## LION FX pound-yen pair offer: Get up to 600g of Matsusaka beef or premium domestic Japanese Black beef!

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:05:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000147343.html
- anchor: #n19837

ヒロセ通商株式会社は、提供する「LION FX」において、2026年4月1日より「LION FXポンド円限定 松阪牛・国産高級黒毛和牛最大600gプレゼントキャンペーン」を実施します。キャンペーン期間は2026年4月1日AM 9:00から2026年5月1日AM 8:59までです。対象取引数量以上取引した方に、国産高級黒毛和牛すきしゃぶ用スライス300gと松阪牛ステーキ300gがプレゼントされます。

## “The essence of stone, brought to life through the power of architecture.” A new addition to the REALDE series! Precisely recreates the distinctive shades and depth of stone. REALDE®/STONE type now available.

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:04:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000161798.html
- anchor: #n19838

東レ建材株式会社は、天然石の深みと色彩を精密に再現した外壁材「REALDE®/STONE type」を2026年4月に全国で発売します。この製品は、東レのラップサイディングシリーズの新ラインナップで、窯業系サイディング素材を使用しています。価格は1枚あたり9,185円（1㎡あたり19,135円）です。

## LION FX campaign exclusive to AUD/JPY traders: Win Matsusaka beef, lobster and premium domestic Japanese black wagyu!

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:04:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000147343.html
- anchor: #n19839

ヒロセ通商 will launch the “LION FX AUD/JPY Exclusive Campaign: Win Matsusaka Beef, Lobster and Premium Japanese Black Wagyu” on its FX service “LION FX” starting April 1, 2026. Customers who trade at least the eligible trading volume on LION FX during the campaign will receive items such as 300g of premium Japanese Black Wagyu steak, lobster Thermidor and 300g of Matsusaka beef steak. The campaign runs from 9 a.m. on April 1, 2026, to 8:59 a.m. on May 1, 2026. Details are available on the campaign page of the company’s website.

## LION FX campaign exclusive to CHF/JPY traders: Cheese fondue giveaway!

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:04:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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ヒロセ通商は、提供する「LION FX」において、「LION FXスイスフラン円限定 チーズフォンデュプレゼントキャンペーン!」を実施する。キャンペーン期間は2026年4月1日AM 9:00から2026年5月1日AM 8:59まで。期間中、LION FXで対象取引数量以上取引した参加者にはチーズフォンデュ（3人前）がプレゼントされる。申込みは公式ウェブサイト内の専用申込フォームから可能。

## LION FX campaign exclusive to MXN/JPY traders: Churros giveaway!

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:03:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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ヒロセ通商 announced that it will run the “LION FX MXN/JPY Exclusive Campaign: Win Churros!” on its “LION FX” service starting April 1, 2026. Participants who trade at least the eligible trading volume on LION FX during the campaign will receive churros. The campaign runs from 9 a.m. on April 1, 2026, to 8:59 a.m. on May 1, 2026.

## LION FX campaign exclusive to TRY/JPY traders: Sausage burrito giveaway!

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:03:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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ヒロセ通商株式会社 will run the “LION FX TRY/JPY Exclusive Campaign: Win a Sausage Burrito” on its FX service “LION FX” from April 1 to May 1, 2026. Customers who trade at least the eligible trading volume on LION FX during the campaign will receive a LION FX sausage burrito (1 serving). Application and eligibility periods are specified; details are available on the campaign page.

## LION FX campaign exclusive to TRY/JPY traders: Turkish rice giveaway!

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:02:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000123.000147343.html
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ヒロセ通商 will run the “LION FX TRY/JPY Exclusive Campaign: Win Turkish Rice” on its “LION FX” service starting April 1, 2026. Customers who trade at least the eligible trading volume during the campaign will receive 1 serving of Turkish rice. The application period runs from 9 a.m. on April 1, 2026, to 8:59 a.m. on May 1, 2026, and the eligibility period runs from 6 a.m. on April 1, 2026, to 6 a.m. on May 1, 2026.

## LION FX campaign exclusive to TRY/JPY traders: Get a pork bun with 551Lot in trades!

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:02:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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ヒロセ通商 will run the “Trade 551 lots and win pork buns” campaign, exclusive to TRY/JPY on “LION FX,” from April 1 to May 1, 2026. Customers who trade at least the specified volume during the campaign will receive pork buns from 551蓬莱. Details are available on the campaign page.

## Limited to new account openings: April Spring Cashback Campaign with up to ¥1 million in rewards!

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:01:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000121.000147343.html
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ヒロセ通商 will run its “April Spring Cashback Campaign with up to ¥1 million in rewards” for new LION FX account holders from April 1 to June 1, 2026. Customers who open a new account during the campaign will receive cashback of up to ¥1 million, depending on their GBP/JPY trading volume. The new account opening period ends on April 30, while the trading and application periods run through June 1.

## “A pasta and pizza festival so delicious you could eat forever! There’s a freezer, too!” campaign launches!

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:01:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000120.000147343.html
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ヒロセ通商 will run the “A pasta and pizza festival so delicious you could eat forever! There’s a freezer, too!” campaign for “LION FX” users. Customers who trade at least the specified volume during the campaign will receive items such as a freezer, pizza and pasta. The campaign runs from April 1 to May 1, 2026.

## Decision-making for corporate trade show participation: concerns and necessary information are fragmented by role. Second survey reveals the underlying structural challenges

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:00:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000161477.html
- anchor: #n19847

株式会社Y’s Assist conducted the second survey on decision-making around corporate trade show participation. It revealed that concerns differ by the roles involved in exhibiting—decision-makers, practitioners and on-site staff—with “ROI,” “selection accuracy” and “accountability” identified as distinct concerns. The survey also highlighted that all groups lack information needed to make decisions.

## Giving a name to the “nameless work” of business. Making “business director” an established profession by 2030

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000140351.html
- anchor: #n20108

株式会社ママントレ aims to shine a light on the “nameless work” of business, such as coordination and planning, and establish “business director” as a profession by 2030. Drawing on its track record of supporting 1,000 workers and its short-hours regular employee system, the company works to visualize and streamline business operations through workshops for companies, aiming for a society in which these skills receive fair recognition and compensation.

## “Lunchbox crepes” that parents raising children can enjoy together: UDAUDACAFE to open in Hiratsuka on Wednesday, April 1

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000179759.html
- anchor: #n20107

株式会社NICO opened UDAUDACAFE, a takeout-only cafe for parents raising children, in Hiratsuka City on April 1, 2026. Its signature menu item is the “lunchbox crepe,” which is easy to eat with one hand and helps keep hands and mouths clean. It comes in 4 flavors: banana, blueberry, orange marmalade and seasonal fruit. The cafe also sells matching parent-child apparel and childcare rescue items, including diapers and hot water for preparing formula. The company was established in April 2025, and its representative director is Ayaka Udagawa.

## Toward a society where no parent and child are left unable to see each other

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000180085.html
- anchor: #n20106
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社posiddy

Haruka Katsuyama, representative of 株式会社posiddy, announced her “April Dream,” envisioning a society in which parent-child relationships are respected after divorce and children can build relationships with both parents with confidence. She points out that in Japan many children lose contact with one parent after divorce, and that challenges will remain even after the joint custody system is introduced in April 2026.

## Meidaimae Orthopedic Clinic marks 10 years since opening, offering hands-on therapy focused on breathing and the spine — Continuing body care for people with unexplained ailments —

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000180461.html
- anchor: #n20105

Meidaimae Orthopedic Clinic, located in Tokyo’s Setagaya Ward, marked 10 years since opening in April 2026. Its director, Shōtarō Ochiai, a nationally licensed practitioner, provides hands-on therapy focused on breathing and spinal movement, supporting people troubled by unexplained ailments. To mark its 10th anniversary, the clinic is running a campaign in collaboration with せたpay through the end of April.

## From Hokkaido to the world. Building a future that connects Arab and Japanese women through the power of beauty and the spirit.

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000141681.html
- anchor: #n20104

Kiyoshi Koharagi, representative of 株式会社アメージングアンク, has launched an international exchange project to connect Japanese and Arab women through the power of beauty and the spirit. The company has operated the beauty salon Oasis Ankh in Sapporo, Hokkaido, for 23 years, and Kohara has been involved in the beauty industry for more than 30 years. Starting in May 2026, the project plans to roll out online exchange events and wellness programs. It begins in Hokkaido and aims to expand around the world in the future, including to Cairo and Dubai. It is currently seeking companies, organizations, researchers, creators, business partners and investors to join the project.

## 【April Dream】Bring an acupuncturist’s “healing touch” and patented technology to your brand. Our dream is to create clothes together that improve QOL in Japan.

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000155223.html
- anchor: #n20103
- Companies mentioned: ハート＆アシスト（関西鍼灸院）、あいのふく

ハート＆アシスト（関西鍼灸院） is developing あいのふく, a life-stage apparel brand that draws on acupuncturists’ expertise and patented technology. Through co-creation with department stores and apparel companies across Japan, it aims to spread clothing that contributes to improved QOL.

## 【New Release】“A book with 0% reader satisfaction”: 屋根さえあればいいのだ now available on Amazon

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000158956.html
- anchor: #n20102
- Companies mentioned: Amazon

On April Fool’s Day, April 1, 2026, the supposedly worthless book 屋根さえあればいいのだ, which claims to offer 0% reader satisfaction, went on sale on Amazon. A launch event will also be held in Koenji on April 24, featuring craft beer and music for people who may not even be interested in books.

## 【fivestar】Contributing to a society where creators can enjoy their work more

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000158973.html
- anchor: #n20101

株式会社fivestar, led by representative Yoshihito Hihara, offers services including interview article production, social media management and e-book publishing, drawing on his sales and writing experience. In particular, the company aims to build a society where web creators, whose work opportunities are declining with the advent of generative AI, can thrive. Hihara started his business as a freelancer in July 2020 and incorporated the following June. The company holds monthly networking events in Osaka exclusively for web creators, with more than 300 people having attended in total. Its mission is to create an environment where creators can continue working happily, with community-building and stronger sales skills as the keys.

## SEM Technology incorporated on March 14, 2026, and launches a new business structure as 株式会社ベイズ＆ビヨンド on April 1

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000162246.html
- anchor: #n20100
- Companies mentioned: SEM Technology、株式会社ベイズ＆ビヨンド

SEM Technology incorporated on March 14, 2026, and will begin operating under a new structure as 株式会社ベイズ＆ビヨンド on April 1. Centered on marketing and technology, it incorporates Bayesian statistical thinking to help clients achieve their goals.

## 【A brighter future, opened up by AI that brings happiness to everyone.】Working toward a world with no AI gap between large corporations and smaller businesses — aiming to serve as an “external CAIO” for 3.3 million small and medium-sized businesses

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000168707.html
- anchor: #n20099

プラス・ムーブメント合同会社 announced its dream as part of “April Dream” on April 1, 2026, with the aim of eliminating gaps in AI talent and information faced by small and medium-sized businesses. As an “AI Future Designer,” the company offers external CAIO (Chief AI Utilization Officer) services to approximately 3.3 million small and medium-sized businesses, starting at 50,000 yen per month. Representative Takashi Wakimura draws on 14 years of web consulting experience and aims to make AI a “digital weapon” for smaller businesses. The goal is to make the benefits of AI accessible to everyone, regardless of company size, and eliminate disparities between businesses.

## Dedicated lead-processing service website launched, offering support from prototyping to mass production

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000169571.html
- anchor: #n20098

株式会社小沢精密工業 has launched a new service website specializing in lead processing. The site offers one-stop lead-processing services from prototyping to mass production, machining and laser processing, as well as post-processing zinc plating. It can accommodate short lead times of as little as 1 week, and customers can request quotes by submitting drawing data. Drawing on more than 40 years of metalworking expertise, the company achieves high-precision processing with dimensional tolerances of approximately ±0.2–1.0mm.

## We dream of a day when no one gets lost in a maze of data.

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000173313.html
- anchor: #n20097

mare interno合同会社 endorsed April Dream on April 1 and shared its vision: “We dream of a day when no one gets lost in a maze of data.” The company expressed its strong commitment to data utilization support and consulting.

## A dream of taking on a giant cake as a team and thrilling the world — April Dream

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000174691.html
- anchor: #n20096

Patisserie SugaR DayS endorsed April Dream on April 1 and shared its “dream of taking on a giant cake as a team and thrilling the world.” The announcement expressed its eagerness to take on grand entertainment through food.

## 株式会社On Technologies launches closed beta of “CXOn,” an AI agent for executives

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000175261.html
- anchor: #n20095

On Technologies, a group company of LegalOn Technologies, has begun offering a free closed beta of CXOn, an AI agent platform for executives, and is now accepting applications from prospective users. The platform supports executives’ decision-making and work through AI characters that gather and summarize global news and engage in voice conversations. At the same time, the company released its original manga, アントレプレナー-起業家群雄割拠-, based on an original story by representative Nozomu Tsunoda. The company was established on October 1, 2025, with capital of 10 million yen.

## 【New Service】Olympic medalist Ryo Tateishi puts an end to “effort that doesn’t suit you.” Launch of a genetic testing sports support service covering approximately 400 items, one of Japan’s largest

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000179502.html
- anchor: #n20094

RT-japan is a company led by Ryo Tateishi, a swimming medalist at the London Olympics. Today it launched a genetic testing support service that analyzes approximately 400 items of genetic information to reveal an individual’s physical characteristics and develop sports and training plans based on scientific evidence. The service aims to address mismatches caused by coaching that emphasizes “quantity” and “grit,” which remain deeply entrenched in Japanese sports. It develops specific action plans in 4 categories: “Me in motion,” “Me at rest,” “Me protected” and “Me in balance.” The service is aimed at junior athletes, masters athletes and enthusiasts, and people focused on their health.

## 【In collaboration with ヨヤクナシガールズ】“WN Essential Tote Bag,” designed to reduce strain on the shoulders and hands, launches on Makuake

- Published: 2026-04-01T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000179738.html
- anchor: #n20093
- Companies mentioned: FortyFive45、ヨヤクナシガールズ、Makuake

FortyFive45 begins presales on Makuake of “WN Essential Tote Bag,” a sustainable tote bag from Indonesia. In collaboration with “ヨヤクナシガールズ,” which drew attention at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, it features 3D air booster pads to reduce strain on the shoulders and hands, and recycled nylon.