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Karakku Co., Ltd. has partnered with 株式会社オズビジョン to launch “Survey × Affiliate Planning,” leveraging the membership base of the Hapitas points mall. This new affiliate operations model for the generative AI era supports the development of messaging strategies and landing page improvements based on real consumer purchasing behavior data.
Companies mentioned：株式会社オズビジョン
Leading domestic headless CMS microCMS has launched an AI-powered content review feature. Aiming to improve review efficiency and quality, the AI generates comments based on configured criteria. This is an important step in supporting corporate content operations.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エイチームホールディングス、Qiita、Google
KPMG Japan has launched the KPMG Junior Golf Ambassadors program to support junior golfers aspiring to compete on the world stage, and announced 10 ambassadors. The program will support players throughout the year with financial assistance and events.
Companies mentioned：日本高等学校・中学校ゴルフ連盟
FOUR SEEDS FOODS EXPRESS Co., Ltd. will open Smashed Burger TOKYO, which is committed to using patties made with 100% domestically produced beef and serving them freshly prepared, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Rakuten Mobile Saikyo Park Miyagi (2-11-6 Miyagino, Miyagino Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture). The restaurant's Tohoku debut will also feature an exclusive menu item, "Daichan's Melty Egg Cheeseburger," produced by player Daisuke Nakajima. Prices include tax, and set meals, side dishes and drinks will also be available.
The Cabinet Office's Moonshot Research and Development Program project IoB has released the science-fiction manga Silent Summer Vacation as part of its science communication efforts. The initiative aims to convey advanced science through storytelling and encourage public discussion.
Companies mentioned：草野デザイン事務所
株式会社佐野質店 will open Mono CASH!, a next-generation pawnbroking service that lets customers turn possessions into cash without selling them, at Kinshicho Marui on April 1, 2026. By leaving items such as watches and bags as collateral, customers can receive cash in as little as 5 minutes. If they cannot repay the loan, they can simply forfeit the item. The parent company is 株式会社RsTRUST, and its representative is Toyohisa Kaneko.
Yokohama craft chocolate shop VANILLABEANS is launching a Mother's Day exclusive product. Nama chocolate sandwiches with a fruit tea flavor, made with ingredients from Kanagawa Prefecture, will be available for advance online sale from April 1.
Companies mentioned：チョコレートデザイン株式会社
Original集英社公式ライセンスショップ「JUMP SHOP」が手掛けるライフスタイルブランド『RofJ』が、東京と大阪に長期ポップアップストアをオープン。限定商品や購入者特典でファンを魅了し、ブランド認知度向上を図る。
Companies mentioned：ベネリック株式会社、集英社、RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK、心斎橋PARCO
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Earth Corporation's owned media site, Earth Corporation's Lice Consultation Room, won an Excellence Award at the Content Marketing Grand Prix 2025. The award recognized its provision of useful, expert information, which is helping enhance the company's credibility.
Companies mentioned：Content Marketing Academy（株式会社日本SPセンター）、オウンドメディア勉強会
Original株式会社ビリオンフーズは、六本木で若手寿司職人育成プロジェクト「鮨カゲロウプロジェクト」の『本格赤酢寿司コース15貫3,000円』の提供期間を4月1日〜30日まで延長することを決定しました。16,000人以上が体験し、予約殺到の人気企画です。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビリオンフーズ、鮨 無垢、鮨あさひ
NEO FLAG. has been recognized as a 2026 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Category), selected jointly by 経済産業省 and 日本健康会議. The company, which operates catering, events and wedding businesses, positions employee health management as a business strategy and aims for sustainable growth and increased customer value.
Companies mentioned：経済産業省、日本健康会議
株式会社Mycat has added a Room for Improvement Score Assessment to its AI review-response tool MapBoost, scoring the optimization status of Google Business Profiles (GBP). AI quantifies MEO improvement potential across 3 measures—number of photos, posting frequency and review response rate—and offers store owners specific recommendations.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Mycat、Google
株式会社みちプロ has launched Complete Loan Application Preparation Service, a fully success-fee-based loan support service for web businesses. With no upfront fee, the service prepares loan documents on clients' behalf in as little as 5 days, helping web businesses accelerate growth through advertising investment and outsourcing.
Companies mentioned：日本政策金融公庫
京都 清宗根付館 will hold the special exhibition Netsuke Encyclopedia from April through June 2026. The April theme is "Nature: Seasonal Scenes That Color the Year," showcasing netsuke depicting beautiful mountains, rivers, plants and trees, as well as the changing seasons. The exhibition will spark intellectual curiosity through the profound world of netsuke.
Companies mentioned：京都 清宗根付館、佐川印刷
Sanei will release The World of Takao Yaguchi: ART WORKS 1969-2020, an art book by manga artist Takao Yaguchi, on March 31, 2026. Featuring 200 color originals and color works from Fisherman Sanpei that have never appeared in collected editions, this definitive volume captures his life and the appeal of his work.
Companies mentioned：株式会社三栄
株式会社オフィスウエノ will manufacture and sell paper air fresheners and fabric mists featuring the popular Samurai Aquamarine fragrance as officially licensed merchandise for the Japan national soccer team. Released by 株式会社ウエニ貿易 on Friday, April 3, the products respond to demand from fans who want to bring the national team, which draws attention at major international tournaments, into their everyday lives.
Companies mentioned：株式会社オフィスウエノ、株式会社ウエニ貿易
Idol group SKE48 and Kushikatsu Dengana will hold the limited-time SKE48 × Dengana Daze collaboration from April 1, 2026, to mark the release of the new song "Sandals Daze." The collaboration will offer exclusive menu items and merchandise, as well as a social media campaign with a chance to win name tags handwritten by members, giving fans a special experience.
Companies mentioned：SKE48、株式会社フォーシーズ、串かつ でんがな
The Food NFT Consortium has announced that it will launch Washoku Republic, a comprehensive Web3 process-economy solution, on March 31, 2026. The project aims to create a new economic sphere by turning activities related to Japanese cuisine into data and value, and to develop a decentralized, AI-collaborative national model involving everyone from producers to consumers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社東ハト
Originalホテルメトロポリタンは、人気商品「Suicaのペンギン ケーキ」と「Suicaのペンギン プリン」のテイストを2026年4月1日より変更し、1日30個限定で販売すると発表しました。ケーキはショコラオランジェット、プリンはカフェラテ味に刷新され、新たな味わいを楽しめます。
Companies mentioned：ホテルメトロポリタン、JR東日本
Gravure idol Asuka Kishi will release her 5th photo book, “Trajectory,” her first in 5 years, to mark the 15th anniversary of her debut. The book will be published by Wani Books on May 22, 2026. Photographed in Da Nang, Vietnam, it will feature bold shots.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワニブックス
Asmark Inc. will hold a free short seminar on April 15, 2026, focusing on the issue of “bias” in survey design. The seminar will explain specific examples of bias that hinder data use and ways to address it, and is aimed at marketers seeking to gain more accurate consumer insights.
“Kuruma Erabi.com Kaitori,” operated by 株式会社ファブリカコミュニケーションズ, has released its used-car purchase price trends report for March 2026. Prices reached a record high in February, but the outlook has become increasingly uncertain due to the impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure on exports.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファブリカホールディングス、株式会社ファブリカコミュニケーションズ
Mitsubishi UFJ Capital has invested in KOEDA, a medical-device startup developing anchors for endoscopic treatment of digestive diseases. KOEDA aims to apply its technology to acute cholecystitis and gastrojejunostomy, and plans clinical trials and expansion in Japan and overseas, with support leveraging MUFG’s network.
Companies mentioned：三菱UFJキャピタル株式会社、株式会社KOEDA、東北大学大学院医工学研究科
株式会社イード has announced the results of the “Gaming PC Award 2025-2026,” conducted by the gaming information sites “Game*Spark” and “Inside.” GALLERIA won the top prize in the desktop PC category, while MSI took the top prize in the laptop PC category.
Companies mentioned：GALLERIA、MSI、株式会社イード
Tamurakoma Co., Ltd. and the Osaka Design Center jointly held “BILLIKEN CREATORS OSAKA 2026” for 4 days, from March 12 to 15, 2026, at the hall of Tamurakoma’s Osaka head office. The event aimed to support creators and promote culture through “Billiken,” a symbol of Osaka, and drew more than 1000 visitors. The “BILLIKEN CREATORS AWARD 2026” was held during the event, with YUUM receiving the judges’ special award and GROOVY COLORS winning the audience award. Each recipient was awarded 150,000 yen.
The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu will hold “Spring SAKURA Lounge” in its guest lounge reserved for hotel guests from March 16 to April 20, 2026.
Leading affiliate marketing operator CARRAC has adopted “Hapitas Customer Survey,” provided by Ozvision, as the insight-gathering platform for its new affiliate marketing scheme, “Survey × Affiliate Planning,” designed for the era of AI search. The service will leverage authentic consumer voices to help advertisers achieve results and grow their businesses.
Companies mentioned：株式会社オズビジョン、株式会社カラック
A collaboration event between WonderPlanet’s mobile game “Crash Fever” and Sega’s arcade game “CHUNITHM” will begin on March 31, 2026.
Companies mentioned：セガ（推定・CHUNITHM提供元として）
A collaborative drone show with “Colorful Peach,” held at Tobu Zoo on February 21 and 22, 2026, drew approximately 19,000 visitors, achieving attendance on par with a major holiday period. A fleet of 300 drones recreated the world of the IP in the night sky, while visitors’ social media posts were shared further, expanding the event’s reach. 株式会社White Crow handled planning and operations.
The vertical short drama “Macho and Manami,” produced by QREATION and directed by Crystal Noda, will begin streaming on March 31 on 吉本興業’s app “FANY:D.” Nagisa Shibuya and Macho Aoki co-star.
Companies mentioned：株式会社QREATION、吉本興業
The Asahi Shimbun Company will publish content in which trainer Yoshito Yahagi talks about the road to “conquering overseas.” The material appears to be an interview or article featuring him, known as YAHAGI on the world stage, though the medium and format are unclear. It is being announced to members of the press.
CS Eisei Gekijo will air the NHK variety show “Yukai ni On Stage: Broadcast April 23, 1990,” featuring Hideki Saijo, for the first time on CS on April 4 and April 29. Viewers can enjoy a duet with Nana Kinomi, cooking, and a performance of the song “WHISPERING NIGHT.” “Kakkurakin Daiboso!!,” also featuring Hideki Saijo, and numerous films are also scheduled to air.
株式会社レゾナック・ホールディングス will begin sponsoring “MORNING INSIGHT,” a segment on J-WAVE’s FM program “J-WAVE TOKYO MORNING RADIO,” starting April 1, 2026. The segment airs Monday through Thursday from 8:35 to 8:50, and is hosted by Tetsuya Bessho. Resonac will also run radio commercials before and after the segment to build its corporate brand and raise awareness.
NTTdocomo has launched a new version, “Akubi Girl Bakery,” on its “Shabette Chara” service for smartphones. The “Akubi Girl Squirrel Version” has also arrived on Shabette Chara ahead of this launch. These services are available through “Tatsunoko★Characters” and are also scheduled to roll out on services such as “Shabette d Chara Torihodai.” This service is available only on docomo smartphones.
TAPP has implemented Salesforce’s AI agent platform “Agentforce” to transform the customer experience for its “Capital Hack” asset management seminars. The move has achieved an inquiry resolution rate of approximately 90.3% and reduced inquiries by approximately 100 per month.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セールスフォース・ジャパン、株式会社TAPP
Combined sales for 株式会社Ｉ－ｎｅ’s health food brands (Collatein, Teaflex and Befas) surpassed 300 million yen in February 2026 alone.
Companies mentioned：代官山山口整骨院
Original日本蓄電池株式会社とデジタルグリッド株式会社は、佐賀県唐津市相知町に設置した系統用蓄電施設「NC唐津市相知町蓄電所」の運用を2026年3月27日に開始しました。本施設は1,988kW・8,146kWhの容量を持ち、再生可能エネルギーの出力変動吸収や地域電力の安定供給に貢献します。両社は、デジタルグリッドプラットフォームを活用したアグリゲーションサービスにより、持続可能な電力調整モデルの構築を目指します。今後は全国展開を推進し、脱炭素社会の実現に寄与する方針です。
Fermented skincare brand “FAS” will hold a solo exhibition event by acrylic artist Hidetō Hyōdō at FAS Kyoto Higashiyama Main Store from April 20 to May 10, 2026. As part of “FAS THE CRAFTS,” which explores Japanese materials and craftsmanship, acrylic works themed around water and tea utensils will be exhibited and sold.
Companies mentioned：株式会社シロク
前方後円墳 held its spring rites, the “Mitama Festival,” on March 21, 令和8年, at Osaka Kofun Cemetery in Daito, Osaka Prefecture. The ceremony was conducted in a format blending Shinto and Buddhism, with names recited and tamagushi offerings made for the spirits of thirty deities. Through the “Takeda-style Kofun Cemetery,” designed and supervised by Tadao Ando Architect & Associates, the company aims to offer a new culture of memorial services.
KOEDA Inc. is developing a next-generation device for endoscopic treatment using the world’s first “anchor technology” and has completed a private placement with Mitsubishi UFJ Capital Co., Ltd. as the subscriber. The funds will be used to conduct domestic confirmatory clinical trials, strengthen preparations for regulatory approval applications, and prepare for global expansion aimed at obtaining U.S. FDA approval. KOEDA aims to achieve an M&A exit to become a global medtech company by 2030.
ESCAPE LLC has released 3 new web mystery titles on “ESCAPE.ID GAMES,” an online puzzle-solving and escape game portal. A limited-time bundle purchase campaign is also underway, offering works with web-exclusive gimmicks, including “CATCH&RELEASE” and “リドルスロット,” both aimed at intermediate players.
Companies mentioned：ハードナッツ、早稲田大学謎解き企画algo
Kaien Inc. will open “Teens Sendai,” an after-school day service for junior and senior high school students with developmental or mental disabilities, in April 2026. Its 2nd facility will provide specialized programs in learning, daily living and career design with a focus on future independence, strengthening support in the community.
TENTIAL will launch its “SPRING CONDITIONING” campaign on April 1, focusing on improving sleep as a way to address spring ailments. Customers who purchase eligible products can win items such as promotional gifts.
Companies mentioned：星野リゾート、東京家政大学
Original女性ファッション誌『Oggi』が3月30日から4月5日まで表参道駅をジャックし、専属モデル5人全員と、人気グローバルボーイズグループINIがスーツ姿で登場する大規模なプロモーションを展開。5月号の発売を記念した企画で、30面のポスターやデジタルサイネージでファッションの到来を盛り上げる。
Bank Rentacar, a group company of D&D Holdings, will take over REXEV’s directly operated “eemo” EV car-sharing business, making a full-scale entry into the energy sector.
Companies mentioned：株式会社D&Dホールディングス、株式会社バンクレンタカー、株式会社REXEV、株式会社D&Dマネージメント
NTT Docomo’s video streaming service “Lemino” has announced its February 2026 rankings of popular Korean and Asian content. “復讐代行人3 ～模範タクシー～” took the top spot for 4 consecutive months, with new popular titles also making the rankings.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NTTドコモ、SBS
The key visual has been unveiled for “コテンペスト,” the first production in “俺もそろそろシェイクスピア・シリーズ,” starring actor Shinya Kote for the first time. Written by Taiki Murakami, head of the theater company 拙者ムニエル, it is a full-fledged comedy that boldly adapts Shakespeare’s masterpiece “The Tempest.”
Companies mentioned：拙者ムニエル、WHITE SCORPION、モダンスイマーズ
Travel company HIS acquired 70% of the issued shares of 株式会社こころ企画, which plans and sells travel goods, making it a consolidated subsidiary. The move aims to strengthen the development of its own-brand products.
Companies mentioned：株式会社こころ企画、株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス
The new music festival “81 MUSIC FESTIVAL” is set to take place in Tokyo on June 27, 2026. THE KID LAROI and others have been announced as the first artists in the lineup.
Companies mentioned：TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO
レコテック株式会社’s resource circulation data platform “pool” will be fully introduced at approximately 1,200 facilities under the jurisdiction of 横浜市 starting April 1, 2026. This marks an important step toward 横浜市’s transformation into “a major supply center from a major consumption center” and the creation of a circular city.
Companies mentioned：レコテック株式会社、横浜市
“Heisei Romance Exhibition” opens Tuesday, April 7, showcasing romance across approximately 30 years of the Heisei era through more than 3,000 items, exhibits and experiences. Visitors can handle nostalgic items such as pagers and flip phones and relive romance from that era in this fresh take on an exhibition.
Shiba Inu magazine “Shibamaru” Vol. 6 goes on sale March 31, featuring Shiba Inu and cat companions who have become popular on social media. The issue includes approximately 200 user-submitted photos and an April-start wall calendar as bonus items, making it a must-read for fans.
PERFECT BEER will sell “Fresh Sakura Miruko,” a spring-limited drink inspired by a new employee’s mistake, at stores nationwide from April 1 to 30. The drink combines a foamy beer with sakura syrup and lemon, and is characterized by a light taste that even beer beginners can enjoy.
Companies mentioned：モナン、PERFECT BEER
Original株式会社INFORICHが運営する応援広告プラットフォーム「CheerSPOT」は、「第38回ジュノン・スーパーボーイ・コンテスト」のチアランキング結果を発表しました。1位は福永顕司氏で、JUNON公式CMへの出演が決定し、全国の「CHARGESPOT」デジタルサイネージで放映されます。CheerSPOTは1箇所462円(税込)からファンが応援広告を出稿でき、CHARGESPOTは2025年12月時点で日本全国に約5.9万台設置されているモバイルバッテリーシェアリングサービスです。
The Fukuno Yotaka Festival, which has a history of more than 300 years in Nanto, Toyama Prefecture, will be held May 1-3, Reiwa 8. A special viewing plan offering prime seats for the festival’s highlight, the “hiki-ai” contest, will go on sale April 1. The plan also includes a tour led by a local guide.
Identity Partners Inc. will hold the 4th installment of “IDP Power Lunch,” an online talk show for business professionals, on April 16, 2026. Karateka Junna Tsukii will appear as a guest and speak on the theme of “How to Break Out of Your Comfort Zone.” Admission is free, with advance registration required, and the event will be streamed on YouTube.
As part of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s PHR Social Implementation Acceleration Project, the EXPO-PHR Secretariat held the “PHR Social Implementation Acceleration Event” on March 18, 2026. The event featured presentations on the results of PHR services, a keynote speech and a panel discussion, with participants discussing challenges and solutions for the social implementation of PHR.
Companies mentioned：住友生命相互保険会社
School Corporation Kadokawa Dwango Gakuen held a joint graduation ceremony for N High School, S High School, R High School and N Middle School in Osaka on March 25, 2026. Shin-chan of Shimofuri Myojo and NMB48 made surprise appearances to celebrate the approximately 1万 graduates.
Companies mentioned：NMB48
Team Entertainment, a subsidiary of Edia Inc., began selling limited-edition original merchandise for “Hakuoki Shinkai Calendar 2017 ver.” through its online lottery service Marukuji on March 27, 2026. Tickets cost 770 yen, tax included, and are on sale through April 19. The lottery features newly drawn illustrations from the popular Hakuoki romance adventure game series, with prizes including A3 fabric posters and cushion covers.
Classi Inc. has added a “Document Distribution” feature to its learning platform, Classi. The feature streamlines the distribution of individual documents, such as report cards and receipts, helping reduce printing and postage costs and the risk of documents being lost. Available functions include specifying recipients, immediate or scheduled distribution, and open-status checks. As part of the Benesse Group, Classi promotes SchoolTech for high schools and combined junior and senior high schools nationwide.
Hifumi Shobo, a subsidiary of Edia Inc., will launch Meltia Books, a light novel label for women, on June 5, 2026. Focusing on romance in other worlds, the label will offer sweet, mature romance novels. 2 titles are scheduled for release on launch day, with additional releases planned for July and August.
Outdoor goods brand Captain Stag has announced a project to mark the 50th anniversary of its founding. The initiative celebrates this milestone and is run by Captain Stag Co., Ltd. Details of the project are not clear from the article, but it will commemorate the brand’s long history.
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AI VTuber Yumemi Nana, who belongs to KLab株式会社’s VTuber agency ゆめかいろプロダクション, will livestream a collaboration with popular VTuber 犯罪学教室のかなえ先生 on YouTube on April 7. The program will feature the pair answering viewers’ questions, with their interactions drawing attention as they bring different personalities to the stream.
Companies mentioned：KLab株式会社、ゆめかいろプロダクション、犯罪学教室のかなえ先生
Nichinan City in Miyazaki Prefecture is running a tourism promotion for inbound visitors themed around “a journey to restore balance to mind and body.” The campaign will showcase the area’s historic scenery, abundant nature and appeal as a port of call for cruise ships to audiences in Japan and overseas, seeking to attract travelers interested in wellness and slow travel.
According to the latest Z-SOZOKEN survey, Gen Z support for travel brands is split between those seeking “overwhelming peace of mind” (ANA ranked 1st, 20%) and those prioritizing “earning points and value for money” (Rakuten Travel ranked 2nd, 19%). JAL also ranked 3rd (18%), indicating changing values among Gen Z travelers. The survey was conducted among 300 Gen Z respondents nationwide.
A survey on disaster preparedness for a new chapter in life conducted by 株式会社スマテン among 70 men and women nationwide found that while stocking drinking water and emergency food is widely recognized as important, awareness varies when it comes to everyday safety measures such as securing furniture to prevent it from toppling.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スマテン
All episodes of the 2nd cour of the TV anime DIGIMON BEATBREAK, the “Tactics Arc” (episodes 13-24), will be available for free for a limited time on the official Digimon YouTube channel. The release gives viewers a chance to catch up through the latest episode. To mark the 25th anniversary of the broadcast, all 51 episodes of Digimon Tamers will also be available on YouTube for a limited time.
The Sea and Japan Project in Shiga Prefecture donated a “Microplastic Investigation Learning Kit” for elementary school students to 滋賀県総合教育センター.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人海と日本プロジェクトin滋賀県、滋賀県総合教育センター、日本財団、しがローカルSDGｓ研究会
2 teams from the National Institute of Technology, Kumamoto College won a total of 3 awards at the Reiwa 7 Entrepreneur Koshien. The CPR BEAT team received the NICT President’s Award and the SG Incubate Award, while the SMILE KUMAMOTO team received the 株式会社ニフコ Award. The honors recognized the students’ entrepreneurial spirit and technological development skills in applying ICT.
Companies mentioned：総務省、国立研究開発法人情報通信研究機構(NICT)、株式会社ニフコ、崇城大学、熊本県、チームラボ
TST Entertainment Co., Ltd. will hold “TOKYU KABUKICHO TOWER 3rd ANNIVERSARY” to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the opening of Tokyu Kabukicho Tower. The event is expected to be packed with entertainment. Details are not available.
Chevon and Tsuyoshi Muro appear together for the first time on Tower Records’ “NO MUSIC, NO LIFE.” poster. The poster will be displayed at Tower Records stores nationwide from April 3, and purchasers of eligible products can enter a lottery to win a signed poster. Chevon is a 3-piece band from Sapporo, while Tsuyoshi Muro is an actor. Chevon will release the album “三者山羊” on April 8.
“Scalp D Next Plus Style Elebrush,” launched by Anfar Co., Ltd.’s hair care brand “Scalp D Next Plus,” won No. 2 in the Hair & Head Care category of “VOCE 2025 Best Beauty Appliances for the Second Half of the Year.” The multifunctional device was recognized for its EMS, ion and vibration functions, which enable hair, face and scalp care as well as styling with one device.
Originalブシロードが、5月上演の舞台『ZERO RISE』全公演において、スマートフォンでの動画撮影が可能なスペシャルカーテンコールを実施すると発表した。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブシロード
Alvark Tokyo will hold the second collaboration with the TV anime “Chibi Godzilla Raids Again” at its Shimane game on April 11. The program will include a short anime newly written by director Taketo Shinkai and player introductions.
Companies mentioned：島根スサノオマジック、りそなグループ
Original鍋島焼開窯350年を記念し、伊万里鍋島焼協同組合が制作した献上瓶子が、フランク ミュラー ウォッチランド東京で特別展示されます。日本の伝統工芸と世界的時計ブランドの「時」をテーマにした共鳴が注目されます。
Companies mentioned：伊万里鍋島焼協同組合、フランク ミュラー、家庭画報
Osaka University of Arts and Shirahama Town in Wakayama Prefecture signed a comprehensive partnership agreement on March 10, 2026. The agreement aims to address local challenges through art, promote tourism and develop the next generation of talent. Building on exchanges that have continued for about 10 years, students will contribute to revitalizing the community through projects such as wall art and workshops for children. The mayor expressed hope that young people’s fresh perspectives will help rediscover Shirahama’s appeal and support education.
Originalブシロードとフロントウイングラボは、大槍葦人氏がキャラクターデザインを手掛けるビジュアルノベルゲーム『Lilac ~side Witch~』と『Lilac ~side Wizard~』を発売しました。発売を記念して、サイン色紙キャンペーンと声優コメント動画の公開も実施されます。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブシロード、株式会社フロントウイングラボ、フロントウイング
OriginalFC大阪はUHA味覚糖とのオフィシャルパートナー契約を締結しました。2026・2027シーズンからは、UHA味覚糖グループの完全食ブランド「COMP」に加え、キャンディやグミ、サプリメントなども活用し、ファンや地域住民の健康をサポートする取り組みを強化します。
Companies mentioned：UHA味覚糖株式会社、株式会社COMP、FC大阪
株式会社カンリー has released a free report on changes in store customer acquisition through AI search and how businesses can respond. Based on a consumer survey of about 800 people, it analyzes the impact of Google Search’s “AI Overviews” on how people choose stores.
Companies mentioned：株式会社カンリー、Google
Asteria and Howdy Crypto have formed a business partnership, adding standard support for the domestically produced Openloop hardware wallet to “JPYC Gateway,” a corporate JPYC deposit and withdrawal management service. The aim is to strengthen the security of private key management for corporate stablecoin use and accelerate adoption.
Companies mentioned：アステリア株式会社、株式会社ハウディ・クリプト
Gifu Grand Hotel will hold the 193rd Nagaragawa Concert, “A Small Spring Sound Story,” on April 30, 2026. The event offers French cuisine and ensemble music performed by flute, harp and double bass, alongside views of Mount Kinka and the Nagara River.
Starting April 1, 2026, under a policy set by CVTE, the manufacturer of MAXHUB products, Nice Mobile Co., Ltd. will centrally handle authorized sales and imports, distribution and customer support in Japan. This will help ensure a stable supply of MAXHUB products in the Japanese market and strengthen support. The company has worked with CVTE since 2018 and has sold more than 20,000 “All in One Meeting Board” units to date. It will continue to deepen its partnership with CVTE and contribute to advancing digital transformation in corporate meetings.
株式会社MY WAY SMART’s brand FIRME launched a clear case for iPhone 17e on March 30, 2026. Made from TPU, the case features fingerprint and yellowing resistance, a lightweight and slim design, impact resistance, camera protection and wireless charging compatibility.
Companies mentioned：株式会社MY WAY SMART、FIRME
La Scène, the French restaurant at Mercure Tokyo Hibiya, will begin serving its seasonal courses “Scenario” (¥6,000) and “Artist” (¥9,000) on April 16, celebrating the fresh greenery of spring and early summer through the senses. Executive Chef Manabu Ichizuka uses seasonal ingredients to create courses that express both lightness and depth.
Almabianca began accepting orders on March 24 through its online store AMNIBUS for 6 types of original merchandise from “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX.” The 6 products include acrylic nameplates (¥660 each, ¥5,940 per box) and scene still can badges (¥495 each, ¥4,455 per box). The products feature illustrations and scene stills of characters including Jaden Yuki and Chazz Princeton.
株式会社jaybe has released the results of a survey on assets held and investments by generation. The title suggests that “investment trusts” are a major investment choice among people in their 20s and 30s. The survey also examines trends among those in their 40s and older, but details are unavailable because the article text was not provided.
“Sublease Property Sales,” operated by 株式会社フロンティア, has opened advance registration for its “First-Time Sublease Sale Consultation,” covering rent reductions under master lease agreements and the sale of sublease properties. The service offers free online consultations for property owners facing their first sale or struggling with rent reduction negotiations.
Companies mentioned：株式会社フロンティア
The “Mitama Festival,” a traditional Japanese perpetual memorial service combining Shinto and Buddhism, was held at the kofun cemetery at Osaka Memorial Park. Based on the syncretic spirit of Shinto and Buddhism embodied by the kofun burial style, this rare form of memorial service aims to preserve the dignity of the deceased for generations to come.
Companies mentioned：大阪メモリアルパーク販売株式会社、株式会社前方後円墳
株式会社リスキル has launched “Training for Managers: Detecting Signs of Young Employee Turnover” to help prevent young employees from leaving. The program teaches managers to notice small changes in their subordinates and communicate with them while maintaining psychological safety.
Companies mentioned：株式会社リスキル
AMNIBUS began accepting orders on March 20 (Friday) for trading acrylic mascots, trading hologram pin badges and BIG acrylic stands from 『おしり前マン～復活のおしり前帝国～』. Operated by 株式会社アルマビアンカ, AMNIBUS offers character goods for everyday use.
“Yusen no Yado Yuamu” at Yumura Onsen in Hyogo Prefecture will offer a limited-time plan from April 1 to June 15, 2026, featuring a lavish serving of Kasumi crab, a spring delicacy. A highlight is the “Kasumi Crab Treasure Box Grill,” which can be eaten without the hassle of shelling the crab.
Companies mentioned：アイアンドエフ・ビルディング株式会社、ビナリオホテルズ＆リゾーツ
MOVeLOT.Inc has completed a funding round through the issuance of J-KISS-type stock acquisition rights, with スタートアップファクトリー1号投資事業有限責任組合, headed by Osamu Suzuki, as the subscriber. Its cumulative funding has reached ¥190 million. The company aims to move people through rideable robots and become a global leader.
Companies mentioned：スタートアップファクトリー1号投資事業有限責任組合
The Japan RV Association published its “Japan RV Association Annual Report 2025” and announced that the number of campervans owned in Japan reached a record 173,000 in 2025. However, gross sales totaled ¥91.7 billion (81.4% year over year), while production stood at 7,727 units (81% year over year), both trending downward amid a shortage of base vehicles.
Studyコーデ, an online university entrance exam prep school, has launched a “consultation service with professional instructors” as an optional add-on to its comprehensive selection admissions preparation course. The service gives students struggling with self-analysis or choosing a topic the opportunity to gain an objective perspective through 3 sessions of dialogue with a professional instructor, each lasting 60 minutes. The fee is ¥19,800, and sessions are held as students complete each chapter of the course. The school is operated by 合同会社STUDY SHIFT and boasts a record of helping students gain admission to highly competitive universities, including MARCH and above.
株式会社スパイスワークスホールディングス and 株式会社IFREA will simultaneously open new shaved ice shops in Okinawa, “oceangood OKUSHIBU” and “海が見えるだけで with OKUNOSHIBUYA,” on April 1, 2026. Okinawa-exclusive menu items created by Yasumasa Era, a master of the shaved ice world, will also be available, showcasing “the art of shaved ice” using tropical ingredients.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スパイスワークスホールディングス、株式会社IFREA
CHINO will launch the “Panel Recorder FP Series,” a device for small- and medium-scale systems, on March 31, 2026. Suitable for remote monitoring of heat treatment equipment and pharmaceutical and food plants, it can manage data from up to 500 points at once and transfer data via Ethernet.
Companies mentioned：株式会社チノー
株式会社Ridilover has published a feature on “Gambling Addiction in the 2020s” on its media platform focused on social issues. Drawing on data and voices from the field, it explores the serious realities of addiction in the smartphone era, including younger people becoming affected, borrowing money over shorter periods and accumulating larger debts.
Companies mentioned：公益社団法人ギャンブル依存症問題を考える会、厚生労働省
The National Institute of Technology, Japan held semiconductor manufacturing process training sessions simultaneously at Asahikawa College of Technology and Sasebo College of Technology for instructors from colleges of technology across Japan. The sessions address a structural challenge in Japan’s semiconductor education: the declining number of instructors with hands-on manufacturing experience. By giving instructors experience in everything from semiconductor device design to completion, the initiative aims to improve the quality of education.
Companies mentioned：独立行政法人国立高等専門学校機構、旭川工業高等専門学校、佐世保工業高等専門学校、釧路高専