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The maternal and child health handbook app 母子モ, operated by 母子モ株式会社, will launch in Tenryu, Nagano Prefecture, on April 1. Adopted by more than 830 municipalities, the app promotes digital transformation in maternal and child health, supporting families with child-rearing through features such as vaccination and health checkup record management and local information updates.
Companies mentioned：母子モ株式会社
Demae-can announced that “Demae-can at in-store prices” surpassed 15,000 participating stores one month after the nationwide rollout began. Order volumes at participating stores rose by an average of 2.9 times, contributing to increased activity across the platform.
Companies mentioned：株式会社出前館
PIZZA-LA, the delivery pizza chain operated by Four Seeds, will run an anniversary celebration giveaway campaign starting April 1, 2026. Members who place online orders during the campaign can enter a drawing to win “Sumikko Gurashi Puffy Stickers” for 2,000 winners or online coupons worth 2,500 yen for 100 winners. The entry period runs from April 1, 2026, to May 12. The anniversary celebration marking the company’s 39th anniversary will run through June 30.
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Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. launched the “Integrated Science for Food Well-Being” collaborative chair within the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Tokyo on April 1, 2026. Building on research such as Professor Emeritus Ryuichiro Sato’s work on lipid metabolism, the chair will advance research into food and biological functions, aiming to contribute to a healthy longevity society. Rohto Pharmaceutical, whose origins lie in selling gastrointestinal medicines, has in recent years focused on creating health value through food as a “pharmaceutical company that does not rely on medicine.” Through the chair, it aims to strengthen its research base in the food business and realize “well-being through food” to support healthy lives.
NTT West and Regional Revitalization Co-Design Research Institute welcomed 2 experts as regional revitalization advisers, effective April 1, 2026. The appointments will strengthen regional revitalization initiatives that draw on a diverse range of assets beyond ICT, deepening efforts to solve regional challenges and foster co-creation.
Companies mentioned：NTT西日本株式会社、株式会社地域創生Coデザイン研究所、一般社団法人日本リビングラボネットワーク
Poppin Games Japan is holding several celebratory events for the 1st anniversary of its smartphone game “The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You: Bibean!! Puzzle,” based on the popular TV anime, including generous login bonuses and limited-time draws.
Companies mentioned：ポッピンゲームズジャパン株式会社
株式会社CRAZY BUMP will hold a pop-up store for 東映’s tokusatsu “Metal Hero” series at the ハンズ Machida store starting April 15, 2026. It will sell merchandise related to titles including “重甲ビーファイター,” which marks its 30th broadcast anniversary.
Companies mentioned：株式会社CRAZY BUMP、ハンズ、東映、墓場の画廊
OriginalポッピンゲームズジャパンとMuscleMagic Gamesは、スマホゲーム『マッシュル-MASHLE-マッスルパズル』の1周年記念イベントを開催。期間限定で「マシュパズチームバトル」や「1周年記念チームガチャ」を実施し、ミニストーリーイベントも開催予定。
Companies mentioned：ポッピンゲームズジャパン株式会社、合同会社MuscleMagic Games、集英社
株式会社Wiz launched its new “Nice Work Points” program on April 1, 2026, to make everyday expressions of appreciation among employees visible and reward them. The program aims to strengthen connections among employees and create a rewarding workplace by enabling them to share messages such as “That’s nice” and “Thank you” through an internal communication tool. Points awarded are given as “Wiz Coins,” which can be exchanged for premium prizes and other items. Through the program, Wiz aims to energize its internal community and improve employee satisfaction.
Nikon Imaging Japan Inc. will begin accepting entries for the 74th Nikko Photo Contest on April 1, 2026. The Web category has been expanded to 3 categories, with broad participation encouraged from both professionals and amateurs.
Zenken株式会社 will hold online information sessions on its “2026 Summer Vacation Short-Term Study Abroad Program” for middle and high school students. The sessions will introduce a range of programs that foster global awareness and independence, in addition to improving language skills, and offer study abroad opportunities in the Philippines, New Zealand, the United States and elsewhere.
Companies mentioned：Zenken株式会社、グローバルスタディ海外留学センター、スタンフォード大学
常滑市 held a “Tokiair Parent-Child Workplace Tour” as the first initiative under its ordinance “A town that soars into the future together with 中部国際空港セントレア.” With Tokiair’s cooperation, parents and children from 常滑市 learned about how aircraft work and careers in the aviation industry through classroom lessons and an on-site tour.
Companies mentioned：トキエア株式会社、常滑市、中部国際空港セントレア
PERSOL INNOVATION CO., LTD. has endorsed April Dream, an initiative to make April 1 a day for sharing dreams. It shared its dream of “putting a new standard for career-change support into practice and uncovering ‘matching theory’ to support recruitment for frontline workers.”
Daio Paper and 杏林堂薬局 donated 675,734 yen from a portion of Elleair product sales during the campaign to the public interest incorporated foundation Fujinokuni Future Foundation, as part of the “Elleair Egao ni Touch PROJECT.” The donation will support nonprofit organizations that help raise children in Shizuoka Prefecture, including through creating safe places for children, supporting families in poverty and providing educational assistance.
Companies mentioned：大王製紙株式会社、株式会社杏林堂薬局、公益財団法人ふじのくに未来財団
Paris-based fragrance brand ジュリエット ハズ ア ガン will launch “Not a Collection,” the home and body line of its bestseller “Not a Perfume,” nationwide on April 1, 2026. New additions include a shower gel, body lotion and room spray, offering a clean, pure fragrance.
Companies mentioned：ジュリエット ハズ ア ガン
Royce' Confect launched a new product, “Royce' Pop Choco [Shimaenaga RCW],” on April 1, 2026, featuring the Hokkaido wild bird shimaenaga, as part of its New Chitose Airport-exclusive “Royce' Pop Choco” line. The fluffy, adorable milk chocolate makes an ideal Hokkaido souvenir.
Original株式会社コメリが自社の決済手段「コメリカード」会員向けに、4月より複数のポイント獲得キャンペーンを開始。
Companies mentioned：株式会社コメリ、デルモンテ、P&G
フィットイージー株式会社 will run its “Spring FIT-EASY FESTIVAL” campaign from April 1 to May 31, 2026. Through the FIT-EASY app, which promotes AI healthcare automation, the campaign will support users in becoming their “ideal selves” and offer prizes including Amazon gift cards and an Apple Watch SE3.
Companies mentioned：フィットイージー株式会社、Amazon、Apple
PC Bal, operated by 株式会社バルテックフィールドサービス, is holding its “New Life Support Fair” for a limited time through April 30. Mobile laptops are 10% off, and PCs with at least 16GB of memory are 16% off for April only. A student discount is also available, offering an additional 5% off all items when students present their student ID in store.
Companies mentioned：株式会社バルテック、株式会社バルテックフィールドサービス
Originalレバウェル株式会社は、深刻な人材不足を抱える美容業界に向けた特化型の求人・転職サービス「レバウェルビューティー」を4月1日より提供開始した。
Companies mentioned：レバウェル株式会社
Originalバーガー・ワンが展開するゼッテリアは、4月8日から期間限定で「贅沢MELONフェア」を開催する。販売商品は「メロンパフェシェーキ（420円）」「シェーキメロン（Sサイズ240円、Mサイズ320円）」「ディップチュロメロン（290円）」の3品。全国260店舗で販売予定であり、5月上旬までの提供を予定している。
ダスキン ターミニックス will introduce a new termite-control method nationwide from April 1, 2026: “Foam Application,” which uses foaming pesticide to eliminate termites without requiring workers to crawl under floors. The method aims to reduce the difficulty and physical burden of underfloor work and provide an efficient, safe service.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ダスキン、ターミニックス
株式会社mov released a review analysis report based on its independent survey of 23 変なホテル locations. The average review rating was ★4.2, with particularly high ratings for “hospitality and service.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社mov、変なホテル
The “New Life Support Campaign” will launch on March 27, 2026, on “Horoscope | 彌彌告’s Fortune-Telling,” a fortune-telling site operated by 株式会社レンサ. The campaign offers new readings predicting fortunes for the first half of 2026 and exclusive good-luck images, supporting people as they make a fresh start.
Companies mentioned：株式会社レンサ
Canon MJ and Primagest have introduced an “Identity Verification Support Solution” at Chiba Kogyo Bank to strengthen the reliability of identity checks at branch counters. The system will go into operation at all Chiba Kogyo Bank branches starting in May 2026, enhancing security and operational efficiency through IC chip reading and JPKI support.
Companies mentioned：キヤノンマーケティングジャパン株式会社、株式会社プリマジェスト、株式会社千葉興業銀行
Furunavi, a hometown tax donation website, has added 6 municipalities to its “Furunavi Catalog,” bringing the number of partner municipalities to 388. Donors can now accumulate points and choose local specialty products with no expiration date.
株式会社dinos will hold “dinos 55EXPO” online starting April 1, 2026, to mark the 55th anniversary of its founding. The event will feature commemorative products, special collaborations, campaigns, messages from TV shopping presenters and models, customer stories, and “55YEARS HISTORY,” a look back at the company’s half-century history, along with other content to enjoy with customers.
8HOTEL CHIGASAKI, operated by 湘南レーベル株式会社, will hold “8HOTEL CHIGASAKI MARCHE vol.5” on April 19, 2026. The spring market offers a chance to enjoy Shonan, with vendors across a range of categories, including accessories, secondhand clothing, and food trucks, as well as workshops and original hotel food.
Companies mentioned：湘南レーベル株式会社、株式会社DD グループ、8HOTEL CHIGASAKI
Karuizawa Marriott Hotel has received 4 Gyoiko cherry blossoms under “Sakura Quality An ESG Practice,” a Japan-originated ESG certification. It is the first accommodation facility in the Karuizawa area to achieve this distinction.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サクラクオリティマネジメント、一般社団法人 発酵バレーNAGANO、グローバル・サステナブル・ツーリズム協議会（GSTC）
Hotel Management Japan will grand-open “Hotel Oriental Express Ginza West” in Shimbashi, Tokyo, on April 1, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホテルマネージメントジャパン
青森屋 will hold “Garlic Beer Garden 931” from June 1 to August 31, 2026, showcasing garlic produced in Aomori Prefecture. Garlic burgers and original beer will be served.
Companies mentioned：星野リゾート、青森屋
Universal Music and Sony Music have established a joint venture, “NINE BY NINE.” Through the planning and operation of Japan-originated music festivals in Asia, the company will help Japanese music reach a global audience.
Companies mentioned：ユニバーサル ミュージック合同会社、株式会社ソニー・ミュージックエンタテインメント、NINE BY NINE株式会社
Original株式会社ナビットが最大約6,666万円が支給される「埼玉県新技術・新製品開発支援補助金」の申請サポートを開始。埼玉県内の中小・中堅企業の新技術開発を支援する。
Companies mentioned：埼玉県
Pasona Group Co., Ltd. established a new company, “株式会社Pasona Future Gateway,” on April 1, 2026. Based on Awaji Island, the new company will provide long-term residential training programs where young corporate employees and students from middle school age and up can gain practical experience in developing new businesses and addressing social issues. It aims to nurture global talent by drawing on the Pasona Group’s experience in language and cultural training and the expertise of the “Awaji Youth Federation.”
Hotel New Grand will offer a blueberry tart for a limited time from May 1 to June 30, 2026. This eye-catching dessert features a chocolate tart topped with 2 kinds of cream and blueberries.
A fishing program produced by テレビ大阪, “THE Fishing,” will air on Saturday, April 4, featuring mackerel fishing off the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture.
Companies mentioned：テレビ大阪、テレビ東京、テレビ愛知、テレビせとうち、テレビ北海道、TVQ九州放送
In April 2026, the 三越伊勢丹グループ will launch its spring “think good” sustainability campaign. It will showcase the appeal of cultures, craftsmanship and local specialties from across Japan, and aims to co-create with local communities.
Companies mentioned：三越伊勢丹グループ、伊勢丹、三越、トンマージ
Originalポッカサッポロフード＆ビバレッジ株式会社が、農林水産省の「食育実践優良法人2026」に初認定された。レモンの健康機能を起点とした従業員の食育推進が評価された。
Companies mentioned：農林水産省、経済産業省
株式会社C&Rリーガル･エージェンシー社 published issue 96 of “Attorney's MAGAZINE,” a human-interest documentary magazine about the legal profession, on April 1, 2026. This issue features attorney Yasuzumi Kanda of 御茶の水ひまわり法律事務所, and the article is also available on the website.
Companies mentioned：株式会社クリーク･アンド･リバー社、株式会社C&Rリーガル･エージェンシー社、御茶の水ひまわり法律事務所、TXL法律事務所、弁護士法人久屋総合法律事務所、TR & Associates法律事務所、新四谷法律事務所、アイフル株式会社
A figure recreating comedy duo Mitorizu member Shintaro Moriyama during his 125kg days, “Old Moriyama Figure: #GiveUsBackOurMoriyama,” is set to go on sale April 1.
DMM.com will launch “DMM昆虫” on April 1, 2026, a mail-order service offering comprehensive support for raising rhinoceros beetles and stag beetles. It will provide a complete guide and kits designed to put beginners at ease.
Companies mentioned：合同会社DMM.com
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KADOKAWA Game Linkage released the game magazine for children “てれびげーむマガジン May 2026” on April 1. It comes with a Mario character guide and a video explaining gameplay commentary.
Companies mentioned：任天堂
Daikoku Denki resolved to establish a subsidiary and launch a new business at its board meeting on March 23, 2026, and today launched an agritech business related to matcha. Against the backdrop of a growing matcha market driven by health-conscious consumers and inbound demand, the company aims to address challenges at tencha production sites and build a supply system.
Companies mentioned：ダイコク電機株式会社
ダイコク電機株式会社 announced that it had acquired all shares of 株式会社SHUNRI, which operates the Japanese-style crepe specialty shop “Tabane no Shi,” making it a subsidiary.
Companies mentioned：ダイコク電機株式会社、株式会社SHUNRI
Original札幌市は企業誘致を加速させるため、企業立地促進補助金を拡充する。本社機能・バックオフィス等立地促進補助金では、雇用補助として1人当たり最大100万円を追加し、人数要件を20人以上から10人以上に緩和した。また、IT・コンテンツ・バイオ立地促進補助金においても、雇用補助として1人当たり最大100万円を追加する。本施策は2026年度以降の大型ビル竣工を見据えたものである。
Musetech is a company led by CEO Mai Ueda and was established in May 2024. Its mission is “Giving everyone the power to design their own life.” It supports individuals in planning their lives through its “LifeCanvas” life-planning tool and its training and education businesses. In particular, it emphasizes “life planning,” which looks ahead through 3 key areas—values, time and money—and aims to foster the ability to independently choose, decide and act in life. This press release, as Musetech’s “April Dream,” declares its vision of creating a society where life planning is a natural part of life.
Popular hamburger steak restaurant “Hamburg and Rice,” supported by 株式会社オフィスフェリスタ（Table Bridge）, has opened a new location in Jakarta, Indonesia. Table Bridge provides comprehensive support for the brand’s overseas expansion and licensing negotiations.
Companies mentioned：株式会社挽肉と米
イビススタイルズ札幌 and メルキュール札幌 will hold a cleanup activity on April 6, 2026, with approximately 20 employees in the Susukino and Nakajima Park areas of Sapporo, where litter stands out after the snow melts. The initiative aims to provide a comfortable environment for visitors and help beautify the community.
Companies mentioned：イビススタイルズ札幌、メルキュール札幌、アコーホテルズ
サヴァリ株式会社 has launched a new feature on its official YouTube channel, “ECの未来NEWS,” inviting EC analyst Tomohiko Motoya to explain the future of the EC market. Through data-based market analysis and strategic recommendations, the feature supports decision-making by EC businesses.
Companies mentioned：サヴァリ株式会社、株式会社デジタルコマース総合研究所
株式会社YONDE announced a vision, as part of April Dream, to create a society where anyone can easily carry out corporate promotions. It will provide support through tools such as “ストーリーズBank,” an Instagram-use tool.
株式会社カワニシ has launched “Babyeets（ベビーツ）,” a service for medical institutions that streams real-time updates on newborns in NICUs to their families.
Companies mentioned：PR TIMES (April Dream主催)
ふじたクリエイトスタジオ has joined April Dream and declared its dream of becoming a “Heat Catalyst” that works alongside businesses to create new ventures in the VUCA era through collaborative brainstorming.
Companies mentioned：PR TIMES
Chuo High School, a support school for correspondence high schools, will begin releasing a new CM featuring 3 graduates on April 1. In it, the graduates share their real-life experiences in their own words.
Original吉本新喜劇の公式ファンクラブが2026年4月1日(水)12:00より「吉本新喜劇OFFICIAL FAN CLUB」としてリニューアルオープンする。従来の月額料金（スタンダード550円、プレミアム1,650円）を見直し、月額500円（税込）の一律価格へ改定。新特典としてOfficialデジタル会員証の発行や座員自ら撮影のオリジナルフォト・ムービーを配信。好評のチケット先行予約も継続する。
Tenpos Holdings abolished its mandatory retirement system in 2005, and employees aged 60 or older now account for 31% of its workforce. The company is promoting its “115 Strategy,” which aims to build the assets of its 1,000 employees to 50 million yen within 10 years. It also uses “My Life Sheet,” which supports individuals’ dreams regardless of nationality, to build “infrastructure for dreams” that removes barriers related to age, nationality and money. Its representative director and president is Atsushi Morishita.
N.Y.C.SAND will open for a limited time at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin and sell its new product, N.Y. Matcha Caramel Sand. The product combines matcha caramel, matcha cookies and white chocolate. The shop will also offer its classic N.Y. Caramel Sand, priced from 756 yen including tax for 4 pieces to 3,780 yen including tax for 20 pieces. The gift box, priced at 3,240 yen including tax for 14 pieces, also includes the limited-time product and can be given as a gift. Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin is located at 1-4-1 Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka.
Matsuzakaya Nagoya Store will hold an exhibition from April 22, 2026, to mark the 6th anniversary of K-pop group Stray Kids’ Japan debut.
Companies mentioned：JYPエンターテインメント、株式会社大丸松坂屋百貨店
A survey on government subsidies for electricity bills conducted by 株式会社クラシェルジュ found that just 14% of consumers correctly understand the benefits of subsidies that have continued for about 3 years, while nearly half have made “no preparations” for when the subsidies end. The findings highlighted consumers’ sense of crisis and the barriers to taking action.
Companies mentioned：株式会社クラシェルジュ、GMO Ask
一般社団法人ポジティブ子育て協会 supports new career development for women raising children and homemakers. The association aims to change societal assumptions such as “I can’t because I’m a mom” and “I can’t because I’m a woman,” and to create a society where each woman can choose her own path in life. Its work now extends beyond Japan to include education support activities in Cambodia, helping expand the possibilities for women’s careers. Going forward, it plans to expand its “Positive Parenting Adviser Course” and online school, strengthen education projects in Cambodia, and promote a business supporting companies in making use of “mom talent.”
The company behind Yunomi.life will open the matcha stand Yunomi.Matcha in Togoshi Ginza, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, in May 2026. The shop will serve matcha drinks and hold workshops, including hands-on tea preparation and tea tastings. Using tea leaves purchased directly from tea farmers across Japan, it aims to become a hub connecting tea farmers with the world. A preview and tasting event for media representatives is planned for May 2026.
アルクスモア, a foot-care salon operated by 株式会社HACCI, announced its aim to “realize a society where everyone can walk on their own two feet throughout their lives” as part of the April Dream project for April Fool’s Day. Its goals include making foot care part of compulsory education, promoting regular foot checks for older people and establishing routine foot care. It hopes to extend healthy life expectancy by +5 years and substantially reduce falls and the number of people certified as requiring long-term care. アルクスモア already provides foot-care treatments and facility visits, and conducts awareness activities. The salon is located in Tomizawa-cho, Nihonbashi, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, and its representative is Juri Watanabe.
Aiseikan Group will hold the “Himawari Village Sakura Festival 2026” on April 5, 2026, at the CORRIN complex in Hekinan, Aichi Prefecture. The event is being held for the 10th time this year, and about 900 people attended last year. Activities will include an accessories workshop led by 9 medical students from Fujita Health University and 10 children with disabilities, a dementia VR experience, and a talk by Aiseikan Group representative Kiyohiko Kobayashi. A special lecture by Toshio Sugiura, representative director of Sugi Seika, is also planned.
The creator “カレー親父” has released “coroworld,” a social media app set in augmented reality spaces and designed to foster critical thinking and compassion, as part of the April Dream project.
Companies mentioned：Apple、Google、OpenAI (ChatGPT)
Japan’s largest-scale bar-hopping event, “TACHINOMIST10,” set in Fukuoka and South Korea, will be held over Golden Week. A total of 102 venues from Japan and South Korea will take part.
Companies mentioned：新道蒸留所「SHINDO-LABO」
JinaCoin, a cryptocurrency news outlet operated by 株式会社jaybe, conducted an online survey on perceptions of investment assets among 800 Japan residents aged 20 and older. The survey explores how people view a range of investment options, including stocks, investment trusts, cryptocurrencies, gold and Pokémon cards.
株式会社八天堂 began selling online on April 1 its “Take a break with cream buns: Peekaboo! Bear Set,” created from an April Fool’s project.
WellGo aims to turn “health” into a new source of national strength for Japan, focusing on the value of health as an intangible asset. Drawing on experience gained in the financial system, it is a SaaS company that makes the health and well-being of working people a foundation of society.
傑ラボラトリ has begun seeking development partnerships with companies that have technologies for recycling discarded plastic and producing recycled fibers, as it works to make its dream a reality. Having completed a patent application, it aims to contribute to an inclusive society by providing “marketable products” to employment support service providers.
Companies mentioned：傑ラボラトリ
“ivi house,” developed by KiQ, the Haseko Group and a co-creation team, has won the iF Design Award, an international design prize. The experimental home proposes a new living environment using AI and robotics designed around human sensibilities and movements, based on the concept of a “living house.”
Companies mentioned：長谷工コーポレーション、細田工務店、KiQ
株式会社Honey Jコーポレーション has been certified under the Japan Tourism Agency’s Tour Operator Quality Certification System. The certification ensures that its inbound tourism operations meet international standards for safety, reliability and quality management. As an “implementation partner for inbound tourism strategies,” the company handles everything from strategy design to sales and quality management, and plans to strengthen its focus on the luxury market and the international promotion of regional resources.
株式会社外為どっとコム will run a campaign offering 200 FX points to every customer who opens a new Raku Raku FX Accumulation account.
スリーアールソリューション株式会社 marked its 10th anniversary in April 2026. The company has contributed through product development and sales in the industrial sector, including PC peripherals, microscopes and endoscopes, as well as the beauty and health sector, including visualization equipment. Going forward, it will deepen its expertise in both fields and promote value creation through partnerships with customers. Its representative director and president, Yoichi Imamura, said the company aims to adapt to change and strengthen its ability to make proposals that directly solve problems.
Polimill Co., Ltd.’s generative AI, “QommonsAI,” has expanded its cross-government administrative knowledge search to publicly available administrative documents from all prefectures, municipalities and central government ministries and agencies. This gives comprehensive coverage of knowledge from every administrative body in Japan and helps improve the efficiency of municipal employees’ work.
The Institute of Advanced Biomedical Engineering and Science at Tokyo Women’s Medical University has begun accepting applications for the 58th Biomedical Curriculum (BMC), which starts in October 2026. For more than half a century, the program has fostered future “biomedical engineers” through the integration of medicine and science and engineering. It aims to develop pioneers in medical care who can respond to a super-aging society and social change.
The 33rd Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Symposium will be held from June 4 (Thu.) to 5 (Fri.), 2026. It is organized by the Fuel Cell Development Information Center (FCDIC). The venue is Tower Hall Funabori in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, a 1-minute walk from Funabori Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line. The program includes talks on the latest policy developments, component technologies and individual fields, poster presentations, an accompanying exhibition and a networking event. Participants can attend in person or online.
SAUNA NOVA, whose concept is “Saunas are for everyone,” shared its dream on April 1 as part of April Dream: creating a “sauna culture with no right answers.” The company proposes enjoying saunas by pursuing personal comfort, free from the “right way to use a sauna” advice that fills social media.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NovaClearly、SAUNA NOVA
株式会社日商保 has expanded and relocated its Fukuoka branch to the 13th floor of WeWork Tenjin Brick Cross. The move will support business growth in the Kyushu and Fukuoka areas, as well as an increase in companies adopting its security deposit reduction guarantee service and in brokerage transactions.
Companies mentioned：株式会社日商保、WeWork
TOKYO MX has announced that its new Thursday drama『あざとかわいいワタシが優勝』, starring 大友花恋, will begin airing on April 2, 2026. Adapted from a popular digital comic, the series is a romantic comedy about women who stake their pride on being “cunningly cute.”
Companies mentioned：東京メトロポリタンテレビジョン株式会社 (TOKYO MX)、DPNブックス
フロムアイズ株式会社 launched『Cielumei(シエルメイ)』, a 1-day colored contact lens line produced by influencer Mumei, on April 15, 2026. Inspired by the colors of the sky, the line comes in 4 colors and features “non-rotating water-glow colored contacts,” using technology developed for toric lenses.
Companies mentioned：フロムアイズ株式会社
株式会社チーグッド・デザイン has announced a new PR vision originating in Miyazaki. It aims to foster relationships between companies and society and create a society where employees can love the companies they work for.
Companies mentioned：株式会社チーグッド・デザイン、日髙水産
株式会社ゴーフォワード announced its April Dream: to create a world where e-commerce businesses everywhere can deliver their ideal product experiences to customers, regardless of their size or location.
株式会社KUMANOMICS has issued its “Nomadic Policy Maker” declaration, setting out a vision for a future in which policies are created together with everyone, not just experts.
circuRE act will work with DREAM BUILDERS, an environmental protection team of elementary and junior high school students, to run an educational program exploring the potential of microalgae at Earth Day Tokyo 2026. The children will learn about microalgae (Solaris), take on product planning for cosmetics and food, and experience the fun of biology and chemistry.
Companies mentioned：circuRE act、DREAM BUILDERS
NPO法人MORE企画 announced its April Dream: establishing a school to train civilian divers to protect the sea and save lives. It aims to be a school by heroes, for heroes.
株式会社ゼネラルパートナーズ will hold free online seminars on the basics of employing people with disabilities on April 16 and 23, 2026. The seminars will address the increase in the statutory employment rate to 2.7% in July 2026 and explain the latest legislative changes and recruitment methods. They are intended for people responsible for disability employment and companies looking to accelerate hiring, and will be held via the “Zoom Webinar” web conferencing system.
阿智 星降りの宿 やま星 proposes a new kind of travel under the theme “Beyond a place to stay with your pet,” where dogs can feel at ease as members of the family. The inn aims to provide a comfortable stay for both pets and their owners by offering greater freedom to move around the property and dine.
As it marks 100 years since its founding, 木村石鹸工業 is expanding its business from soap and detergents to hair care, and in 2026 launched its first skin care brand, “HASHUKA.” In July 2025, it obtained the international “B Corp™” certification, affirming its commitment to social contribution and sustainable manufacturing.
Companies mentioned：木村石鹸工業株式会社
The Japan Center for NPO Evaluation (JCNE) announced on April 1, 2026, that 2 more organizations had received the “Good Giving Mark,” bringing the total number of certified organizations to 31. The mark aims to make NPOs’ reliability and transparency visible and provide reassurance to donors and supporters.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人日本非営利組織評価センター (JCNE)、一般社団法人 Anchor、一般社団法人 全日本ピアノ指導者協会
株式会社toraru announced its April Dream: to free people from the constraints of “place” and “distance” through GENCHI, a service billed as a “way to travel without moving.”
DMMグループ digital comics publisher CLLENN has launched the “異世界漫画家オーディション” as of April 1, jointly run by its boys’ and isekai label Comic REBEL and its women’s label Koi Pare Editorial Department. In this groundbreaking initiative, manga artists themselves are evaluated, with a guaranteed serialization and a contract payment of 300,000 yen on offer.
Companies mentioned：DMMグループ
Okinawa-born skin care brand “SuiSavon-首里石鹸-” will begin selling limited-edition “Sakura” scented products across 5 items, including its hugely popular marine clay facial soap and essence hand cream, on April 1, 2026. The lineup also includes the newly introduced Thalasso Marine Clay Facial Soap.
Companies mentioned：株式会社首里石鹸
GLOBIS University marks its 20th anniversary on April 1, 2026. Its enrollment capacity has expanded 20-fold in 20 years, and it has grown into Japan's largest business school. To mark the occasion, it launched a special page and announced it would accelerate AI-centered education as it aims to become the world's No. 1 MBA in the Technovate era.
Companies mentioned：グロービス経営大学院大学
American lifestyle brand Cole Haan announced that actor and model Mizuki Yamamoto will become its brand muse in Japan starting April 1, 2026. Through a range of lifestyles, she will showcase the brand's vision, which pursues innovative craftsmanship and comfort, with a particular focus on the appeal of the Spring/Summer 2026 women's collection.
Companies mentioned：Cole Haan
BuySell Technologies provided reused yukata for the Yukata Experience Workshop Project of the Cabinet Office's 37th Ship for World Youth. The initiative is part of the company's “Good Things, Things That Last” project, which it has run since 2020. A total of 175 young people from 12 countries around the world took part in the 28-day program, held from February 15 to March 14, 2026, with ports of call in Thailand, Okinawa Prefecture and Aichi Prefecture. Yukata were tried on by 35 participants, helping to promote interest in Japanese culture, and were presented to participants as keepsakes. The company conducts more than 440,000 in-home appraisals a year and operates about 500 purchasing stores.
Seven-Eleven Japan began selling new-design postcards featuring Sanrio characters Bad Badtz-Maru and Pompompurin on multifunction copiers nationwide on April 1, 2026. All 6 designs are available for 200 yen including tax through August 31.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、株式会社サンリオ
PlanetDAO, which preserves Japan's historic buildings, won the grand prize at the Japan Tourism NFT Awards 2025. It has drawn attention as a DAO-based project funded with more than 100 million yen contributed by 289 people from 23 countries, which also enables local residents to co-own properties.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ガイアックス、株式会社Planet Labs、一般社団法人日本Web3ツーリズム協会
JCB has revamped and launched “JCB Corporate Card Station,” a web service for corporate card administrators at mid-sized and large companies. It supports both stronger governance and greater operational efficiency, and offers new features such as issuing VCNs for online payments and sending usage notifications and setting spending limits.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジェーシービー
Originalバンダイナムコエンターテインメントのスマートフォンアプリ『SDガンダム ジージェネレーション エターナル』に、メインステージ「新機動戦記ガンダムW Endless Waltz」と「機動戦士ガンダム00」（後半）が追加されました。
Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント