Special Exhibition “Japanese Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition in NARA 2026” to be held at Nara Craft Museum! May 14, 2026 (Thu.)–May 24, 2026 (Sun.)
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The special exhibition “Japanese Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition in NARA 2026” will be held at Nara Craft Museum from May 14, 2026 (Thu.) to May 24 (Sun.). The exhibition will feature around 30 works selected from entries in the 55th Japanese Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition, including award winners and selected artists living in Nara City or nearby. Related events are also planned during the exhibition, including a gallery talk by ceramic artist Aya Honda and a live demonstration by lacquer artist Sayaka Deguchi, offering visitors an opportunity to experience the “present” of traditional crafts.
“AQUA SAVON × ululis” celebrates its much-anticipated 2nd collaboration! Trial campaign offers a chance to experience the newly launched fragrance mist
Wakame Ramen: Fragrant Broth, Bonito Rough-Shaved Flakes with Wasabi Soy Sauce Flavor / Rishiri Kelp with Yuzu Pepper Salt Flavor—New Release
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Acecook will launch “Wakame Ramen: Fragrant Broth, Bonito Rough-Shaved Flakes with Wasabi Soy Sauce Flavor” and “Rishiri Kelp with Yuzu Pepper Salt Flavor” nationwide on April 27, 2026. The products feature refined flavors combining broth and condiments that pair well with wakame. The suggested retail price is ¥236, before tax.
[TAC Civil Service Exam Prep] “Technical Track National Government Comprehensive Service Seminar” to be held online on April 16, 2026, with a former government engineer as instructor!
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TAC Co., Ltd. will hold the “Technical Track National Government Comprehensive Service Seminar” online on April 16, 2026, led by an instructor who is a former government engineer. The seminar will provide valuable information for science and engineering students, including how government jobs differ from private-sector positions, why technical civil servants are needed, and introductions to work at popular ministries, helping students shape their careers.
Pony Canyon signs exclusive management contract with professional volleyball player Yoshino Sato
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Pony Canyon Inc. has signed an exclusive management contract with professional volleyball player Yoshino Sato. Sato was first selected for the Japan national team in 2022 and helped the team reach the top 4 at the 2025 World Championship for the first time in 15 years. She plays for NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki and won the Best Rookie Award and Best 6 (OH) honors in the 2024/25 season. Pony Canyon will support Sato with an environment that allows her to focus on competition, as well as media appearances and social media activity. The contract reflects the company’s confidence in Sato’s achievements and potential, and aims to promote volleyball and create more opportunities for female athletes.
Official online store selling original merchandise for &TEAM’s podcast “&TEAM’s ‘We’ve Got a Connection, So Let Us Talk’” opens April 1!
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株式会社テレビ東京コミュニケーションズ opened the official online store for original merchandise from &TEAM’s podcast “&TEAM’s ‘We’ve Got a Connection, So Let Us Talk’” on April 1, 2026. 4 items—a sticker set, acrylic keychain, tin mirror and satin drawstring pouch—are being sold as made-to-order products and will be shipped sequentially from early June.
松坂屋上野店 will hold an “Opening Anniversary Fair” for 3 days, from April 3 (Fri.) to 5 (Sun.), to mark its 258th anniversary. A wide range of special-value items and limited-edition lucky bags featuring food, miscellaneous goods and cosmetics will be available as a way of expressing gratitude to customers.
Total production budget: ¥100 million! Seeking ideas for next-generation projects in “uncharted television territory” that will shake up the world! TV Osaka takes on a serious challenge as it approaches its 45th anniversary
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TV Osaka will launch a major project in October 2026 to solicit ideas from inside and outside the company for next-generation projects in “uncharted television territory,” with a total budget of ¥100 million, to mark its 45th anniversary. Selected projects will be promised a pilot broadcast on terrestrial TV, production funding of up to ¥10 million, and flexible partnerships and rights arrangements.
To celebrate U-NEXT’s exclusive live stream of TWICE’s “THIS IS FOR” world tour, a ticket giveaway campaign for the MUFG National Stadium concert is underway! 4 past live performances also begin streaming exclusively!
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U-NEXT will exclusively livestream TWICE’s concert at MUFG National Stadium on April 28 and give away tickets to a total of 60 people to mark the occasion. Streaming of 4 past live performances will also begin.
Over 100,000 downloads! “K’s Ruler,” the beautiful yet dangerous manga that has sparked buzz on social media, finally gets a print edition
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Shinchosha will release Okuda Waku’s manga “K’s Ruler: The Okuda Waku Short Story Collection” for early access on Comic Cmoa on April 15, 2026. On May 9, 2026, it will be released in 3 formats, including a print edition and a special edition with lightly obscured content exclusive to digital. The work has surpassed 100,000 downloads and includes the short story “HOUSE” and 8 newly drawn pages. The list price is ¥880, tax included.
The No. 1 heartthrob will be decided tonight! An unexpected betrayal at the end… A turbulent kiss and floods of tears lead to an unbelievable turn of events, with host Seiya of Shimofuri Myojo and the other MCs calling the ending “flawless.” A rush of confessions follows the crowning of the “heartthrob” king and queen!
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The final episode of ABEMA’s original dating reality show “Love Power Kingdom 2” aired on April 1, revealing the king and queen chosen as the No. 1 heartthrobs. The dramatic ending was praised by the MCs as “flawless” and drew viewers’ attention.
LEPSIM to open 2 stores in April! [Urawa PARCO on April 17 (Fri.), LaLaport Fujimi on April 24 (Fri.)]
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Adastria’s brand LEPSIM will open new stores at Urawa PARCO and LaLaport Fujimi in April 2026. Campaigns will include in-store events with popular influencer staff and sales of limited-edition items, bringing the total number of stores in Saitama Prefecture to 12.
〈ISSEY MIYAKE PARFUMS〉 announced that it will revise prices for some products starting June 2, 2026 (Tue.), due to rising raw material costs. The company says it will continue striving to offer products that satisfy its customers. ISSEY MIYAKE PARFUMS unveiled its first fragrance, “L’EAU D’ISSEY,” in 1992, opening up great possibilities in the world of fragrance.
[Information revealed] The staged reading “THE MOST DISTANT DAY FROM YOU” to be performed with a star-studded cast at the iconic National Noh Theatre, the first commercial staged reading to be held there!
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The staged reading “THE MOST DISTANT DAY FROM YOU” will be performed at the National Noh Theatre and Nagasaki Brick Hall in July 2026. The star-studded cast includes Rintaro Hachimura, Sota Nakajima, Tetsuya Bessho and Kii Kitano. Tickets go on sale through Confetti starting April 11.
“The Powerpuff Girls POPUP STORE: Girls’ Day Off,” which was well received last year, will be held at 福岡PARCO again this year. The event will feature advance-sale items and limited-edition novelty gifts, and will run from April 8 to April 26, 2026.
【emmi×PUMA】The first exclusive edition of the new low-profile icon “H-STREET” pairs brown with pale pink, giving this sporty pair a feminine touch.
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emmi and PUMA are releasing their first collaborative shoe, “H-STREET.” The feminine design combines brown and pale pink. Online preorders begin April 3, with an advance release at a limited-time store from April 13.
For 3 days only during Golden Week! An “interactive” dinner buffet for the whole family is coming to a Sapporo hotel. Make your own hamburger, enjoy a festival-style corner and more!
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Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel will host an “interactive” dinner buffet for families during Golden Week. More than 40 items will be offered, including make-your-own hamburgers, a festival-style corner and live cooking stations. A 10% discount is also available for early reservations.
【FRAY I.D×PUMA】The collaboration with global sports brand PUMA, featuring model Mizuki Hanayama, returns this year. ＜Online preorders open at 12:00 on 4/3 (Fri.)＞
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FRAY I.D will release a collaboration item with global sports brand PUMA, featuring model Mizuki Hanayama. Online preorders open at noon on April 3, with a phased release at directly operated stores nationwide beginning May 6.
【FURFUR】Two styles of denim from its first collaboration with Lee are here! ＜Online advance sale begins at noon on Friday, April 3＞
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Women’s fashion brand FURFUR has announced its first collaboration with denim brand Lee. Two styles, overalls and shorts, will be available for online preorder from noon on April 3 and go on sale at stores nationwide on April 15. Campaign visuals featuring actress Riko will also be unveiled.
【LILY BROWN×PUMA】A special collaboration of 5 styles reimagining 2000s girls’ culture, including an exclusive “H-STREET” model ＜Preorders open Friday, April 3＞
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LILY BROWN has unveiled 5 collaboration styles with PUMA. The designs reinterpret 2000s girls’ culture. Preorders begin April 3, followed by in-store sales from April 17. A joint concept store featuring 5 MASH Group brands will also be held to mark the release of the exclusive H-STREET model.
【Mila Owen】An exclusive PUMA “H-STREET” model is here! The iconic suede sneakers, accented with vivid lime yellow, will be released early at a POP UP event ＜Starting Monday, April 13＞
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Mila Owen will release its exclusive “H-STREET” sneakers with PUMA early at a POP UP event and online. They feature a vivid color combination of lime yellow and sage on suede, and come with 2 types of shoelaces.
＜SNIDEL＞An exclusive PUMA “H-STREET” model is here! A feminine pink pair accented with refined silver ＜Unveiled Wednesday, April 1＞
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SNIDEL has unveiled its exclusive “H-STREET” sneakers with PUMA. Featuring feminine pink and silver, they will be revealed online on April 1, with web preorders opening on the 3rd. The sneakers will also be released early at a limited-time concept store.
Companies mentioned：PUMA、株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ、SNIDEL、USAGI ONLINE、MASH STORE
A seminar titled “Know-how for Gathering and Applying Information Using Human Insight,” led by Kenji Kikuchi, Executive Fellow at the MDB Business Division of Japan Management Association Research Institute, will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026!!
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新社会システム総合研究所（SSK） will hold a seminar on May 12, 2026, featuring Kenji Kikuchi of Japan Management Association Research Institute. The seminar will cover know-how for gathering and applying information using “human insight” and “future foresight perspectives,” and will discuss the importance of human wisdom in the generative AI era.
THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT to release 8-disc “7inch vinyl box” as part of “THEE 30TH,” its 30th-anniversary debut project!
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As part of its 30th-anniversary project “THEE 30TH,” THEE MICHELLE GUN ELEPHANT will release the 8-disc “7inch vinyl box” on September 1, 2026. An explosive-volume FILM LIVE tour will also be held in 20 cities nationwide in April, with some venues already sold out.
Companies mentioned：コロムビア・TRIADレーベル、ユニバーサル ミュージック、TRIPPIN’ ELEPHANT RECORDS
DMM GAMES’ “Creative Team Kuma-san” launches new label “Kuma-san Black”?! April Fools’ campaign begins, with Amazon gift card codes up for grabs!
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DMM GAMES’ “Creative Team Kuma-san” announced the launch of a new label, “Kuma-san Black,” as an April Fools’ promotion, and started a giveaway campaign on X for gift cards.
DMM GAMES×f4samurai: “Mokochi” to appear as a KMF in “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories”?!
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DMM GAMES and f4samurai have launched a limited-time special page for the smartphone and PC game “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories,” where “もこちー” appears as a KMF as part of an April Fools’ promotion. The page announces an in-game event and is a unique campaign designed to capture users’ interest.
New release announcement for April 1 (Wed.) from VILLAGE VANGUAR D RECORDS, the music label of Village Vanguard!
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VILLAGE VANGUARD RECORDS, the music label of Village Vanguard, has announced that it will release a new song by Melon Batake a go go, “Adrian ~DEAD IDOLS DON'T DIE~,” on April 1, 2026. The release is in line with the label’s founding concept.
100th anniversary of the original “Winnie-the-Pooh”! Search-and-find picture book “Winnie-the-Pooh: 100 Search-and-Find Activities in the 100 Acre Wood” goes on sale April 9!
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Gakken Inc. will release a search-and-find picture book on April 9, 2026, to mark the 100th anniversary of the original “Winnie-the-Pooh.”
“Comic Beam: Q,” a new alternative comics space from Monthly Comic Beam, launches in April 2026 on the free web manga app Kadocomi!!
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KADOKAWA launched “Comic Beam: Q,” a new alternative comics space from Monthly Comic Beam, on the free web manga app Kadocomi in April 2026. Aiming to bring unique stories to readers around the world, its first series is a manga adaptation of a collection of H. P. Lovecraft masterpieces by Go Tanabe.
Live-action drama adaptation announced for hit BL series “スモークブルーの雨のち晴れ,” whose comics have been reprinted repeatedly and whose cumulative series sales have topped 700,000 copies; commemorative fair also planned!
Sponsors for the 2026 season of the VALORANT Youth division of “FAV gaming” announced!
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KADOKAWA and バンタンゲームアカデミー have been named sponsors for fiscal 2026 of the VALORANT Youth division of FAV gaming, the professional gaming team operated by KADOKAWA Game Linkage. The team will be renamed KADOKAWA FAV VANTAN, with the aim of revitalizing the esports market and training student professional gamers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA Game Linkage、株式会社KADOKAWA、バンタンゲームアカデミー、FAV gaming、KADOKAWAサクラナイツ、KADOKAWA DREAMS
GWバーガーフェス2026 will be held again this year at ところざわサクラタウン! Enjoy burgers in a variety of flavors over all 5 days, from May 2 (Sat.) to 6 (Wed., substitute holiday)!
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GWバーガーフェス2026 will be held at ところざわサクラタウン from May 2 to 6. About 10 hamburger food trucks from inside and outside Saitama Prefecture will set up shop, and visitors can also enjoy Saitama craft beer and free JAZZ & POP live performances.
Optimize Next launches CVR calculation outsourcing service “Optimize Next WARIZAN”!
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PROJECT GROUP株式会社 launched “Optimize Next WARIZAN,” a CVR calculation outsourcing service and new offering from its AB testing tool “Optimize Next,” on April 1, 2026. The service aims to eliminate “division mishaps”—mistakes in CVR calculations by web marketers—and provide an environment where they can focus on more creative work.
Changing the beauty industry from Sendai: The future Thinkfeel envisions and wants to deliver
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Thinkfeel, a beauty agency based in Miyagi Prefecture, endorsed April Dream and shared its dream of “creating bright and energetic hearts through beauty.” As a partner to hairdressers, it provides the latest trend information and business management support, aiming to transform the beauty industry from Sendai and create a future filled with smiles.
Making all work around the world “incredibly enjoyable” through visualization.
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アメリス株式会社 announced its mission on April 1 as part of April Dream: to make work around the world incredibly enjoyable through visualization. The company offers 業務ENGINEクラウド and aims to eliminate the “irrational inefficiencies” faced by white-collar workers, creating a future in which work becomes an engaging activity rather than an obligation. It believes this initiative can also help address the social challenge of labor shortages. As a transformation partner that builds organizational decision-making infrastructure and redesigns workplaces so employees can take the lead, the company aims to create a world filled with people who find their work endlessly enjoyable.
Named a first-ever company to receive the top “Triple A” rating in CDP2025
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大東建託株式会社 was named to the A List in all 3 areas—climate change, forests and water security—in the 2025 environmental assessment by CDP, an international environmental disclosure organization. This marks the company’s first inclusion on the “Triple A List.” Only 27 companies, or the top 0.1% of about 22,100 major companies worldwide, were selected; the company is the 6th in Japan. 大東建託株式会社 views the result as recognition of its environmental management efforts and plans to continue contributing to a sustainable society as an environmental leader.
【MILESTO】One style for work and leisure: New body bag and 2WAY body bag from the “Hütte” series go on sale
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BRUNO株式会社 launched 2 new body bags from the “Hütte” series of its travel brand MILESTO on April 1. The series is characterized by geometric designs. The bags feature refined styling inspired by urban architecture and lightweight, tear-resistant ripstop fabric with a water-repellent finish.
株式会社OAGコンサルティンググループ brings リーファス株式会社 into its group: Company renamed 株式会社OAGウェルスマネジメント as of today, strengthening financial services
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OAGコンサルティンググループ has brought financial product intermediary リーファス株式会社 into its group and renamed it 株式会社OAGウェルスマネジメント. This will strengthen its financial services alongside its existing tax, legal and management consulting services, establishing a one-stop support system to help clients grow, protect and pass on their assets.
ブルースクレイ・ジャパン earns JICDAQ certification for digital advertising placement quality
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ブルースクレイ・ジャパン obtained JICDAQ certification effective April 1, 2026. The certification covers 2 areas in the advertiser domain: brand safety and measures against invalid traffic. The company operates a digital marketing business focused on SEO and internet advertising. Following verification by a third-party organization, its operational structure and business processes were recognized as meeting quality standards.
【シナグロ】2 new products from the popular calzone series go on sale April 1: “Homemade Bacon and Corn with Tomato Cream Sauce” and “Homemade Genovese with Cream Cheese”
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薬糧開発株式会社 will launch 2 new products in its popular calzone series under its シナグロ brand on April 1: “Homemade Bacon and Corn with Tomato Cream Sauce” and “Homemade Genovese with Cream Cheese.” They will be sold at department stores and the organic supermarket ビオセボン, appealing to health-conscious consumers and a wide range of age groups.
Buddhist AI “AIブッダ 禅” releases its first data on 2,566 anonymous consultations received in its first 17 days of service. It achieved a 100% rate of displaying scripture citations. The most common consultations were not about “relationships” but questions about Buddhism itself.
【April Dream】Taking on social challenges through marketing × technology. Our dream is to bring a next-generation digital marketing platform, free from cost constraints, to everyone.
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マリン株式会社 announced its April Dream: to create a world where businesses and sole proprietors can focus on essential marketing through MALINE, a next-generation digital marketing platform free from cost constraints. Its innovative pricing and features—including per-message pricing, unlimited registered addresses and AI tools on all plans—can reduce costs by several hundred thousand yen per year.
Taking the “Map of What You Want to Do” method to the world: Announcing the “地図旅プロジェクト 世界一周編,” aiming to engage with education ministers in 200 countries around the world and deliver large-scale talks to young people in their 20s and 30s.
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株式会社Mission Full announced multilingual translations and publication of the book 『人生のモヤモヤから解放される！「やりたいこと」の地図』, as well as the “地図旅プロジェクト 世界一周編,” which will include author 兼勇基’s discussions with education ministers in 200 countries around the world and large-scale talks for young people. The project aims to take a Japanese-origin self-actualization method worldwide and standardize career education in Japan.
【April Dream】From support to co-creation: Aiming to realize an inclusive society where everyone can work as a matter of course, regardless of disability
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KEIPE株式会社 is taking part in April Dream with the goal of realizing an inclusive society where everyone can work as a matter of course, regardless of disability. It operates COLERE, a restaurant where 10 of the 12 people have disabilities, embodying a shift from support to co-creation.
High-quality, low-cost NMN supplement “SIMPLE NMN 15000,” designed with serious thought given to “continuity,” reaches its goal on Makuake; encore project launches March 20
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合同会社LOTUS企画 has launched an encore project for SIMPLE NMN 15000, a high-quality, low-cost NMN supplement, on Makuake. Its previous crowdfunding campaign raised more than 8.3 million yen in backing, and the product is designed with an emphasis on sustainability.
We support April Dream, an initiative to make April 1 a day for sharing dreams. This press release is the dream of Forcesteed Robotics.
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Forcesteed Robotics has completed development of its foundational platform, Forcesteed-Luqua, and its autonomous mobility AI, Forcesteed-ARIA, aiming to realize “artificial consciousness” in which AI sees, notices, thinks and grows on its own. The company will begin PoC in real-world environments in March 2026 and promote the implementation of a future society in which AI grows alongside people as their partners.
Your future can be more open. Toward a society with career consultants who support how you want to live.
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一般財団法人ACCN is working to realize a society with career consultants who support individuals’ aspirations for how they want to live, promoting support activities to help everyone, from young people to older adults, enjoy every day.
Adult diaper brand リフレ to completely revamp its packaging design system starting with products launching in spring 2026
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株式会社リブドゥコーポレーション will completely revamp the packaging design system for its adult diaper brand リフレ starting in spring 2026. The revamp aims to make the products easier to use and choose, incorporate universal design principles and communicate the brand message more clearly.
[Breaking] 国税庁 to implement increase in tax-exempt limit for meal subsidies: monthly amount to rise from 3,500 yen to 7,500 yen starting April 1, 2026
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国税庁 implemented a policy change on April 1, 2026, raising the tax-exempt limit for meal subsidies from 3,500 yen to 7,500 yen per month. The limit had not been revised in 42 years, since 1984. The initiative, aimed at supporting workers’ livelihoods and encouraging corporate investment in human capital, was promoted by an association chaired by 株式会社エデンレッドジャパン.
Seminar featuring Iizuka, director of the DX Division at アンドエスティHD: “Why ‘and ST,’ where most sales come through the app, has chosen to speed up its website now”
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株式会社ギャプライズ held a public seminar at Fashion World Tokyo featuring Iizuka of アンドエスティHD, titled “Why ‘and ST,’ where most sales come through the app, has chosen to speed up its website now.” The seminar discussed why e-commerce sites that depend on apps are focusing on website speed and the decision-making process behind improving perceived speed through the introduction of Speed Kit.
Professional dance team “DYM MESSENGERS” to perform halftime show at 大同生命SV.LEAGUE home game of “NECレッドロケッツ川崎”!
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Professional dance team “DYM MESSENGERS” performed an energetic dance routine during the halftime show at the “大同生命SV.LEAGUE WOMEN NECレッドロケッツ川崎” home game held at Ota City General Gymnasium on March 22, 2026, energizing the crowd.
Collect all 10 designs! Local “Blue Support Posters” featuring 9 cities and 1 town arrive at post offices, with limited-edition digital wallpapers also available
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シーホース三河, in cooperation with 日本郵便株式会社東海支社, has revamped the designs of its original “Blue Support Posters” at all post offices in the Nishimikawa area. Each of the 9 cities and 1 town has a different poster design, and visitors can download post-office-exclusive digital wallpapers using the posters’ QR codes. The posters will be displayed starting April 1, 2026.
Creating a place where everyone who wants to use AI can take their “first step”
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AIリスキル株式会社 is pursuing its dream of creating a place where everyone who wants to use AI can take their “first step.” It is moving forward with a revamp of AI tool search media outlet “AIツールギャラリー” and plans for AI event search platform “Weabee (ウィービー).” The company aims to close gaps in AI adoption related to “tool selection,” “building AI into practice” and “continuous learning.”
[Sagamihara City and Zama City] A remarkable collaboration in municipal newsletters ahead of a world championship boxing match!
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Sagamihara City and Zama City in Kanagawa Prefecture have collaborated for the first time in their municipal newsletters to mark the world championship boxing match “Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani.” Both boxers have ties to the respective cities, and the groundbreaking initiative aims to bring residents together in support of them.
lucien pellat-finet × Hugh Holland collaboration items to go on sale April 3
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French luxury brand lucien pellat-finet will launch collaboration items with American photographer Hugh Holland on April 3, 2026. The collection, themed around 1970s skate culture, will be available at directly operated stores and online.
Notice of Timely Disclosure (Notice of Partial Conversion of Class A Preferred Shares into Common Shares) (English follows)
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On April 1, a timely disclosure was issued regarding the “Notice of Partial Conversion of Class A Preferred Shares into Common Shares.” The disclosure notifies investors that some of the Class A preferred shares issued by a particular company will be converted into common shares. Details are available via the provided PDF link.
[Cerezo Osaka] A new challenge toward a dream! Notice of a player changing careers
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株式会社セレッソ大阪 announced that one of its players is changing careers to pursue a new dream in another industry. This is a fictional press release issued in support of April Dream.
The latest issue of design magazine AXIS goes on sale April 1! Cover: 吉泉 聡（TAKT PROJECT）; feature: “PRODUCT DESIGN 2026”
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The latest issue of design magazine AXIS goes on sale April 1, featuring 吉泉 聡（TAKT PROJECT） on the cover and a feature on “PRODUCT DESIGN 2026.” It explores the new roles and possibilities of product design amid changes in society.
“NOT A HOTEL SETOUCHI,” the first completed Japanese building by BIG, led by world-renowned architect Bjarke Ingels, to open April 1 on Sagi Island in the Seto Inland Sea
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NOT A HOTEL株式会社 announced that “NOT A HOTEL SETOUCHI,” the first building in Japan designed by BIG, led by world-renowned architect Bjarke Ingels, will open April 1 on Sagi Island in Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture. The property will feature 3 villas overlooking the Seto Inland Sea’s many islands, with an innovative design that brings nature and architecture into harmony.
Companies mentioned：NOT A HOTEL株式会社、BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group)
Development of highly tracking-resistant epoxy resin powder coating
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住友ベークライト株式会社 has developed a highly tracking-resistant epoxy resin powder coating with a CTI of 900V for high-voltage applications such as EVs and renewable energy. This solvent-free coating reduces the risk of short circuits caused by insulation degradation and is an important technological innovation that improves the long-term reliability and safety of high-voltage equipment.
株式会社Maneql revises “Lステップ” plans following management integration of 3 companies
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株式会社Maneql has begun offering “Liny,” a LINE management tool for enterprises, following its management integration with ソーシャルデータバンク and アローリンク. It has also revised its “Lステップ” plans, particularly enhancing the features of the Pro Plan and changing the pricing of its bulk messaging plans.
LINK-J marks its 10th anniversary with a name change and establishes a vision and mission for the next 10 years
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General Incorporated Association LINK-J marks its 10th anniversary and has changed its name from “General Incorporated Association Life Science Innovation Network Japan” to “General Incorporated Association LINK-J.” It has also formulated a new vision and mission for the next 10 years, aiming to accelerate open innovation in the life sciences and promote the implementation of innovations in society from Japan to the world.
Eliminating “there’s nothing I can eat.” Toward a society where supermarkets and convenience stores routinely stock food everyone can eat.
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POLE POLE STYLE announced a press release on tackling the social issue of people having “nothing they can eat.” Its representative, AKKO, who has severe adult-onset food allergies, aims to address the issue through support for individuals and advisory services for businesses and government. The company envisions a society where everyone can choose food with confidence at supermarkets and convenience stores.
Sendai-based regional revitalization venture 全力優 raises funds by issuing a 77SDGs private placement bond underwritten by 七十七銀行
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株式会社全力優 issued a “77SDGs Private Placement Bond (Donation Type/Social Contribution Course),” underwritten by 七十七銀行, raising 30 million yen. The funds will go toward business expansion and strengthening its management foundation, while donations to local educational institutions will support the development of the next generation of talent. The company operates regional revitalization businesses and “首長マガジン,” Japan’s first municipal management information magazine for local government leaders.
“Refre Smart Line” brand to be integrated into the “Refre” brand
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株式会社リブドゥコーポレーション announced that it will integrate the “Refre Smart Line” brand into the “Refre” brand in spring 2026 to meet the diverse needs of care settings. Since its launch in 2016, “Refre Smart Line” has offered solutions for incontinence care. Going forward, products and services will be offered under the “Refre” brand. The company’s president and representative director is Tomohito Uda.
Belgian beer to brighten Nagoya’s Golden Week! Belgian Beer Weekend 2026 Nagoya announced
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Belgian Beer Weekend 2026 Nagoya, set to brighten Nagoya’s Golden Week, will be held for a record 17 days at Hisaya Odori Park. Visitors can enjoy 136 varieties of Belgian beer, Belgian cuisine and live performances by Belgian and Japanese artists.
[New release] The illustrated story “Taiheiki: A Sequel—The Proud Do Not Last; People Never Stop Fighting,” which adds a contemporary perspective to the historical epic “Taiheiki,” is available exclusively on Amazon.
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The illustrated story “Taiheiki: A Sequel—The Proud Do Not Last; People Never Stop Fighting,” which brings a contemporary perspective and analysis to the historical tale “Taiheiki,” will be released exclusively on Amazon as a book by Kohei Ono. It examines the true feelings of medieval samurai in light of modern conflicts and social conditions, drawing attention across the publishing, art and culture industries.
[Hirado, Nagasaki] Explore Hirado with Kikka Hirado × taxi tours
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Kikka Hirado, an accommodation in Hirado, Nagasaki Prefecture, began offering an optional sightseeing taxi service for guests in 2026. Local drivers will show visitors Hirado’s hidden charms, providing a high-quality trip free from the hassle of getting around.
“Kagami Special Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility” reaches 100 million visits! Player count surpasses 1.5 million, and second-anniversary projects get underway
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The ARG-focused creative collective 第四境界 announced that “Kagami Special Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility” has surpassed 100 million visits and 1.5 million players on the 2nd anniversary of its release. Anniversary projects are now underway, including a half-price sale of related products, a pop-up store, a manga adaptation and LINE stickers.
売れるネット広告社グループ (9235) announces “strategic collaboration” with Takafumi Horie on a “crypto asset recovery business”—establishing a high-revenue pipeline in a “60 trillion yen” market by directly linking Horie’s social media and referrals
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売れるネット広告社グループ has begun a strategic collaboration with Takafumi Horie in the crypto asset recovery business through its consolidated subsidiary Bitcoin Saver. The initiative aims to build a high-revenue pipeline in an annual market worth 60 trillion yen by leveraging Horie’s social media influence and VIP network.
Keishin Gakuen to introduce educational DX platform “KEISHIN.net” at all schools—full rollout begins in April 2026
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学校法人敬心学園 announced that it will fully introduce “KEISHIN.net,” the educational DX platform it develops and operates, at all five schools in its group from April 1, 2026. The system is designed to strengthen personalized learning tailored to each student’s progress and systematic instructional management by faculty and staff. The school-wide rollout aims to standardize educational quality, share knowledge across the institution, and accumulate and use educational data.
[26SS AirTech Flow Collection] Street pajama brand “Chill ST” to launch lightweight, cool and airy pajamas on Friday, April 3
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Street pajama brand “Chill ST” will launch a new collection of lightweight, cool and airy pajamas on Friday, April 3, made with “AirTech Flow,” a multifunctional polyester fabric featuring ventilation holes. Built around the concept of “pajamas you can wear out around town,” the collection features 2-way stretch, water repellency, wrinkle resistance and dryer compatibility to support the lifestyles of busy people today.
We create the energy of the future to make climate action possible
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New Hydrogen Fusion Energy is developing fusion technology based on a new principle to address global warming. Unlike conventional fusion, it reacts at temperatures below 1,000°C, making it possible to build smaller facilities. The company aims to provide affordable, safe heat and electricity without relying on fossil fuels. Distributed facilities are also expected to improve resilience during disasters.
333 organizations recognized for the first time as “Outstanding Food Education Practitioners 2026”!
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has established the “Food Education Excellence Award,” which recognizes organizations working to improve employees’ diets, and has named 333 organizations as “Outstanding Food Education Practitioners 2026” for the first time. The initiative aims to promote food education for adults.
“Carrying the richness of the Japanese language into the future.” We support a society that values writing by people, especially in an era when AI writes.
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株式会社Remedies supports April Dream, which designates April 1 as “Dream-Telling Day,” and emphasizes the value of writing by people in an era when AI writes. The company developed “wordrabbit,” an AI solution specializing in proofreading Japanese text, to reduce the workload in publishing. Also today, April 1, it released “Sakubun Jaws,” a Japanese composition correction and evaluation system for non-native speakers, developed through joint research with the University of Tsukuba and the National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics. Remedies was a finalist in IVS LaunchPad in 2024 and was selected for APT Women in 2025. In April 2026, it is carrying out a joint research project with the University of Tsukuba and the National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics.
YUARITO DAY Nihonbashi Hamacho, a day-use postpartum care facility, marks its 1st anniversary and surpasses 1,000 total users
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YUARITO DAY Nihonbashi Hamacho, a day-use postpartum care facility operated by 株式会社Josan-she's, has marked its 1st anniversary and surpassed 1,033 total users. By providing postpartum care services under contract with Chuo Ward, it has served many families with high-quality care and earned high satisfaction ratings.
Toward a world where no one has to go without food. Gentle bread for everyone. Liliamand to relaunch on April 1, 2026, marking its 2nd anniversary
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Liliamand, founded by a shop owner with a wheat allergy to help eliminate situations where people have “nothing they can eat,” will relaunch on April 1, 2026, marking its 2nd anniversary, as a shop centered on rice flour bread. Its products, made with the original ingredient “Amopal,” offer delicious and healthy options.
N’s Enterprise, a group company of 株式会社かんざし, 株式会社エアトリ and Japan’s largest hotel chain, アパホテル, begin a business partnership to plan and sell domestic tour products
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N’s Enterprise, part of the 株式会社かんざし Group, and AirTrip have partnered with アパホテル to begin jointly selling domestic tour packages (dynamic packages) on the official アパホテル website. This enables アパホテル members to conveniently book flights and accommodation together at attractive rates.
Nurturing children’s hearts through the “way of tea.” April Dream
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Kodomo Tea Ceremony LLC announced its dream of creating a society that nurtures children’s rich inner lives through the tea ceremony, in support of “April Dream.”
Make travel in Kyushu smarter. Pine Rental Car’s official app “Pyneca” launches in April 2026
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PINEBOOK LLC will launch Pine Rental Car’s official app “Pyneca” on the App Store and Google Play around April 15, 2026. The app aims to let users plan trips around Kyushu, book rental cars and accommodations, and find sightseeing, dining and activity spots all from a single smartphone. Its main features include travel planning support; booking and managing Pine Rental Cars; searching for and booking accommodations; information on sightseeing spots, restaurants and activities; route suggestions that take traffic jams and congestion into account; and listings for the “Charichari” bike-sharing service. The app is free to download.
Aiming to improve the standing of people with disabilities: turning “recycling logistics materials” into “infrastructure that supports independence.” Bringing a circular model for resources and income to life.
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Apdel Co., Ltd. announced its dream, in support of April Dream, of making “recycling logistics materials” into “infrastructure that supports independence,” with the aim of improving the standing of people with disabilities. Through partnerships with Type B continuous employment support offices, the company is building a system in which people with disabilities support the reuse process for logistics materials. The initiative aims to bring discarded plastic pallets and other items back to life as recycled materials, while simultaneously increasing wages at welfare facilities and achieving zero environmental impact and zero inequality. Representative Director Katase said they believe logistics, human potential and cooperation among people from diverse backgrounds support the economy, and that they want to create a future in which work and people circulate as well.
Loved by professionals! The petal-shaped golf tee “DRIVE Tee(R),” making waves for long, straight shots, is on sale with a more refined lineup
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VASTLY’s petal-shaped golf tee “DRIVE Tee(R)” is sharing its dream through “April Dream.” The company aims for the product, already used by professionals, to earn support from golfers everywhere with an even more refined lineup.
Developing a new board game in the “Rikei Games” series — 1 year after an acquisition by a company that operates cram schools
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株式会社理系ｇａｍｅｓ announced that it doubled cumulative sales in the 1 year since its acquisition by Est, a company that operates cram schools, and will release a new board game in the “Rikei Games” series in 2026. It is also studying how existing products can be used in educational settings, with the aim of enhancing their educational value.
Scania Japan strengthens sales operations in the Tohoku region
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Scania Japan has opened the Scania Japan Sendai Sales Office to strengthen its sales operations in the Tohoku region. Working with ＮＸ商事, the office, located at a key logistics hub near Sendai-Shiogama Port, will provide sales and after-sales service together and pursue market development rooted in the local community. The move responds to rising logistics demand and diversifying regional transportation needs.
VTuber Shaomai releases 2nd single “Polaris” | Bringing musical activities to audiences as “works”
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Shaomai, a VTuber affiliated with 合同会社みーてぃあ, will release the 2nd single “Polaris” on April 26, 2026. The work was carefully developed through every stage, from songwriting to recording and mixing. The company aims to establish a system that continuously supports VTubers’ musical activities through production assistance.
We want to extend healthy life expectancy for people around the world [April Dream]
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株式会社エクセル・クリエイツ aims to extend people’s healthy life expectancy and help realize a happier future through software for medical and health-check professionals. To address Japan’s 10-year gap between average life expectancy and healthy life expectancy, as well as the growing burden on medical workplaces, the company is advancing digital transformation in healthcare with an integrated data management system, contributing through greater operational efficiency and centralized information.
“A little more convenience” and “warm meals.” The Miyauo Company aims to build a prosperous society, starting with happy tables and ceramics. #April Dream
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株式会社ミヤオカンパニーリミテド announced its dream in support of “April Dream.” It shared its vision of building a prosperous society, starting with happy tables, through ceramics that make it possible to serve “warm meals” with “a little more convenience.”
“I’m not an AI engineer, but I use ChatGPT and Gemini at work.” Official launch of “SpotAI,” a matching platform specializing in AI side-job talent for people like this
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合同会社SKONE officially launched “Spot AI,” a matching platform specializing in AI side-job talent, on April 1, 2026. The service connects people with generative AI and digital transformation support skills directly with companies, enabling them to take on projects as side jobs or contractors. Registration is free and can be started with only an email address and password. The company plans to develop features to make skills more visible and improve matching accuracy.
On sale 4/1! A luxurious moment enjoying fine matcha: “Rich Matcha Afternoon Tea” [Saso Moritaen Namba store]
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Saso Moritaen Namba store will offer “Rich Matcha Afternoon Tea ~PREMIUM~” in limited quantities starting April 1, 2026. Matcha-focused sweets and savory dishes will offer matcha lovers a luxurious experience.
Launch of business support services for printing companies using generative AI “Claude”
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Parachute Co., Ltd. has launched a service using Anthropic’s AI “Claude” to support general affairs and production management at printing companies. It aims to address industry challenges such as labor shortages and reliance on individual employees, while improving operational efficiency and productivity.
Bring recruitment spending that disappears into job-hunting websites back to local communities. A society where recruitment spending supports the future of local regions
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株式会社スポンサーズブースト announced “SPONSORS BOOST 2.0,” a program that returns to local communities recruitment spending that flows to job-hunting websites. By having companies support extracurricular clubs and create connections with students, the initiative aims to prevent young people from leaving their hometowns, promote sustainable local circulation, and help address hiring difficulties at regional companies and revitalize local communities.
Otanomi connects “regional challenges” with “people seeking side jobs and dual careers” and contributes to regional revitalization.
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シンカゼ Co., Ltd. announced its dream, in support of “April Dream” on April 1: the concept for a service called “Otanomi.” The service aims to connect “regional challenges” with “people seeking side jobs and dual careers” and contribute to regional revitalization.
[April Dream] Our dream is to keep supporting our clients’ business growth by delivering “surprise” and “inspiration” through digital marketing with astonishing results.
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エスライン・テクノロジーズ株式会社 announced its dream through “April Dream.” The company pledged to keep supporting its clients’ business growth by delivering “surprise” and “inspiration” through digital marketing with remarkable results.