# AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-01 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 18 of 24

One place for news and notices from 1 countries/regions: Japan, 2366 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## [April Dream] Bringing happy encounters to people across Japan by “redefining encounters.” Omicale’s new president declares a mission to “create excitement” by combining data on 1 million people seeking marriage with intuition.

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000254.000020019.html
- anchor: #n28107

株式会社オミカレ declared its vision of “redefining encounters” through April Dream. The new president announced a vision of combining data on 1 million people seeking marriage with intuition to bring happy encounters and “create excitement” across Japan.

## 法人向け社宅に特化した「アパマンショップ静岡店（社宅専門店）」を新規オープン

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000261.000049635.html
- anchor: #n28106
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイワ不動産、EL CAMINO REAL株式会社

株式会社アイワ不動産, a franchisee of APAMAN株式会社, opened “アパマンショップ静岡店（社宅専門店）” on April 1, 2026, specializing in arranging corporate housing. It will provide specialized services to meet rental demand in the Shizuoka area related to corporate transfers and new beginnings.

## 法人向け社宅に特化した「アパマンショップ新富士駅前店（社宅専門店）」を新規オープン

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000262.000049635.html
- anchor: #n28105
- Companies mentioned: APAMAN株式会社、株式会社ハウシード、EL CAMINO REAL株式会社、株式会社エクスクリエ

株式会社ハウシード, a franchisee of APAMAN株式会社, opened “アパマンショップ新富士駅前店（社宅専門店）” on April 1, 2026, specializing in arranging corporate housing. The store aims to contribute to the community by meeting demand for corporate housing under company leases.

## 法人向け社宅に特化した「アパマンショップ滋賀店（社宅専門店）」を新規オープン

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000263.000049635.html
- anchor: #n28104
- Companies mentioned: APAMAN株式会社、EL CAMINO REAL株式会社、株式会社エクスクリエ

株式会社エルアイシー, a franchisee of APAMAN株式会社, opened “アパマンショップ滋賀店（社宅専門店）” on April 1, 2026, specializing in arranging corporate housing. The store aims to contribute to the community by meeting demand for corporate housing under company leases.

## [30th Anniversary] Digital forms platform “SVF” marks 30 years since launch. Anniversary-year project begins, drawing on the “trust” that has supported Japanese businesses to open up the future of data utilization

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000325.000053341.html
- anchor: #n28103
- Companies mentioned: ウイングアーク１ｓｔ株式会社

ウイングアーク１ｓｔ株式会社 has launched an anniversary-year project themed “The era of forms as strategy” to mark the 30th anniversary of its digital forms platform “SVF” in December 2026. The company aims to evolve the platform as data infrastructure.

## Message on the appointment of the new president

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000341.000012100.html
- anchor: #n28102
- Companies mentioned: アクセンチュア、シーオス、インターワークス、コンフィデンス・インターワークス、トラスト・テック、オープンアップグループ

株式会社ミスミグループ本社 announced that 新清水 became president and representative director effective April 1, 2026. The company plans to strengthen its AI platform and contribute to digital manufacturing worldwide.

## Rohto Children’s Dream Fund selects 9 organizations for its 3rd round of grants

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000380.000035080.html
- anchor: #n28101
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人ピースウィンズ・ジャパン、一般社団法人 家庭教育研究機構、一般社団法人神戸みらい学習室、チーム フランポネ、特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト、特定非営利活動法人AYA、一般社団法人Escorde野田スポーツクラブ、特定非営利活動法人JAMネットワーク、一般社団法人日本金融教育支援機構、認定NPO法人フリー・ザ・チルドレン・ジャパン

Peace Winds Japan and Rohto Pharmaceutical selected 9 organizations for the 3rd round of grants from the Rohto Children’s Dream Fund. The fund supports efforts to address social issues affecting children.

## Ideal for outings and travel! Dolce & Gabbana launches “Perfume Gel,” a portable way to enjoy an alluring fragrance

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000800.000003907.html
- anchor: #n28100

ブルーベル・ジャパン株式会社 has launched Dolce & Gabbana’s “Perfume Gel.” The product offers an alluring fragrance in a portable format, making it ideal for outings and travel.

## Connected with every wedding venue and wedding planner around the world. 冒険社プラコレ declares a “world where everyone can have the wedding they want”

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001079.000021126.html
- anchor: #n28099

冒険社プラコレ has completed its partnerships with wedding venues and wedding planners around the world and declared its aim to create “a world where everyone can have the wedding they want.” This will make it easy for couples to find planners and venues that suit them.

## [Ideal for the new academic year’s education DX] Free event on Apr. 24. Introductory EdGPT seminar on understanding the essence of AI

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001384.000012383.html
- anchor: #n28098

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## MUJI to launch 3 new types in its sunscreen series

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001803.000000987.html
- anchor: #n28097

Ryohin Keikaku, which operates MUJI, will launch 3 new types in its sunscreen series starting April 8: 2 types of Tone-Up Sunscreen Milk, Sunscreen Mist, and Sebum-Control Sunscreen Powder. The new products pursue functionality and ease of use in response to increasingly diverse needs for UV protection.

## Next-generation recruitment management tool “採マネnext≫” gets a complete name and logo overhaul, becoming “Liny HR.” New plan launches with enhanced recruitment DX and hands-on support.

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:08:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000363.000070726.html
- anchor: #n28134

Following the management integration of アローリンク, ソーシャルデータバンク, and Maneql, the recruitment management tool “採マネnext≫” has been renamed “Liny HR.” The new plan provides access to all features and strengthens its transformation into a recruitment platform through API integrations, as well as operational support from a dedicated team. The underlying “Liny” has been adopted by a cumulative total of more than 49,400 companies and can process 280 million messages per month. Existing users can continue using the service at their current rates.

## [From Kumamoto: a taste available for just 2 months in spring] Rare “Tsunagi Kohaku Onion,” a new onion that can be eaten without soaking in water, with remarkable sweetness and freshness, available for a limited time

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:08:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000112.000072443.html
- anchor: #n28135
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TeN、イミコトマルシェ

The online food shop イミコトマルシェ, operated by 株式会社TeN, has begun limited-time sales of “Tsunagi Kohaku Onion,” a rare branded new onion from Tsunagi Town, Kumamoto Prefecture. Harvested only during the 2 months of spring, it is characterized by outstanding sweetness and can be eaten raw without soaking in water.

## [HANA × Sony Store] — HANA 1st Anniversary — “Blooming Journey in Sony Store” confirmed!

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:08:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000091362.html
- anchor: #n28136
- Companies mentioned: ソニーマーケティング株式会社、BMSG、Amazon

Sony Marketing will hold “Blooming Journey in Sony Store,” an event celebrating the 1st anniversary of artist HANA’s debut, at Sony Stores nationwide. The event will offer fans an opportunity to look back on HANA’s activities through experiences viewing the latest music video and exhibits in an immersive space.

## Climbs to the upper 110,000s: bids and public solicitations totaled 119,000 in February 2026 [Bid King]

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:05:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000003291.html
- anchor: #n28137
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ズノー

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## Added dates in Tokyo’s Shirokane due to popular demand! Enjoy seasonal strawberries and Gion Tsujiri’s rich matcha during a lovely spring afternoon, as cherry blossoms dance in the sunshine: “Matcha and Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea with 祇園辻利”

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:05:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001287.000004975.html
- anchor: #n28138
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベストブライダル、祇園辻利

株式会社ベストブライダル has added a 5-day run of its “Matcha and Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea,” a collaboration with 祇園辻利, at Art Grace Club in Shirokane, Tokyo. It will serve seasonal strawberries, premium matcha, and delicate sweets themed around cherry blossoms.

## Not “to sell,” but “to earn trust.” A 50-year history in hair salons inspires a challenge to create a future where no one has to feel lost about hair care.

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:03:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000101518.html
- anchor: #n28139
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ティ・ケー・エス

ティ・ケー・エス, which operates the Silkhouse hair salon, has marked its 50th anniversary and announced its vision of making “hair care you don’t have to agonize over” a reality, putting customer trust first through a private brand informed by on-the-ground expertise. It is a commitment to honest product sales free from sales quotas.

## Where can you find uncrowded cherry blossoms in Kyoto? MK Taxi publishes 30 hidden-gem spots [2026 edition]

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:03:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000051512.html
- anchor: #n28140

エムケイ株式会社 has published “30 Hidden-Gem Cherry Blossom Spots in Kyoto (2026 Edition),” based on the knowledge of its taxi drivers. By suggesting places to enjoy cherry blossoms at leisure while avoiding crowds at major tourist destinations, it is helping improve the quality of the visitor experience and address overtourism.

## The 38th “Transit Advertising Grand Prix 2026” opens submissions on April 1 (Wed)!

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:02:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000628.000041458.html
- anchor: #n28141

株式会社ジェイアール東日本企画 opened submissions on April 1, 2026, for the 38th Transit Advertising Grand Prix 2026. The competition is open to advertising displayed or broadcast on transit media from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, including JR East, Tsukuba Express, Yurikamome, the Rinkai Line, JR Freight, Shinano Railway, and Tokyo Monorail. Entries are being accepted in 6 categories, with a total of 38 works to be selected, including 1 Grand Prix winner. The winning works are scheduled to be announced in late July 2026.

## [April Dream] “I’m glad NIPP exists”—bringing treatment options for pelvic cancers that anyone can choose

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:02:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000162111.html
- anchor: #n28142

メドキュレーション株式会社 has shared its “April Dream”: to create a society where anyone can choose NIPP, a catheter-based treatment for pelvic cancers. The company aims to popularize this innovative treatment, which delivers high concentrations of anticancer drugs to the affected area while limiting side effects.

## [㈱神明] A new proposition: “Choose yogurt based on dietary fiber”

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:02:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000055313.html
- anchor: #n28143
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社神明、丸善製薬株式会社

株式会社神明 is renewing the packaging for “Brown Rice Yogurt” and “Brown Rice Shreds” to help address challenges related to gut health. It is proposing a new value: “Choose yogurt based on dietary fiber.”

## Avanti Staff announces new brand concept: “Together, we create value that’s right for you.”

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:01:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000460.000071141.html
- anchor: #n28144
- Companies mentioned: パーソルグループ

株式会社アヴァンティスタッフ of the パーソルグループ has established a new brand concept, “Together, we create value that’s right for you,” effective April 1, 2026. Amid increasingly diverse work styles, the company has clarified its commitment to staying close to each customer and creating value together.

## New series from cactus hair-care brand Savon du Savota, which sold 10,000 units in 2 days*! Achieve bouncy, sleek hair with restorative power beyond the professional level!

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:01:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000033581.html
- anchor: #n28145
- Companies mentioned: アンド・ナイン株式会社

アンド・ナイン株式会社 will launch the new Master Repair Series from its hair-care brand “Savon du Savota” in mid-April 2026. Cactus-derived ingredients help restore dry, frizzy and wavy hair.

## [LINE Yahoo] Opens Akasaka Office as a new business location

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:01:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001691.000129774.html
- anchor: #n28146
- Companies mentioned: LINEヤフー株式会社、森トラスト（赤坂トラストタワー運営）

LINEヤフー株式会社 will open a new location, the Akasaka Office, in Akasaka Trust Tower in Tokyo’s Minato Ward in May 2026. It announced that it will promote hybrid work and gradually transition to a system requiring employees to come to the office 3 times a week.

## [Daiichi iPet] Campaign for new estimates and applications launches to mark company name change

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000226.000046213.html
- anchor: #n28147
- Companies mentioned: 第一アイペット損害保険株式会社、タリーズコーヒー、B-R サーティワン アイスクリーム、ダイソン

第一アイペット損害保険 has launched a campaign for new pet insurance estimates and applications to mark its company name change. Prizes will be offered through a drawing, along with gifts for all participants.

## [World first] HOKTO and Sunpro unveil “Mushroom-Built Homes,” launching April 1, 2026

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000035652.html
- anchor: #n28148
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンプロ、ホクト株式会社

This is an April Fools’ Day press release announcing that Sunpro and HOKTO will jointly launch “Kinokozo Jutaku” on April 1, 2026.

## [SAK University] Applications open for the early transfer program for spring 2026 enrollment — Information sessions also planned for prospective applicants —

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000072233.html
- anchor: #n28149
- Companies mentioned: エセックス大学（University of Essex）

SAK University, authorized by the University of Essex in the UK, has opened applications for its Early Transfer Program (Special Restart Track) for spring 2026 enrollment. The program allows students who feel they chose the wrong academic path to switch to fields such as AI and computer science without wasting time.

## その売却額は正解？「売上200億を2年で2倍に、あなたの企業価値を10倍に。」営業ドクターが新規営業で創る

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000101460.html
- anchor: #n28150

セールスインテリジェンスGROUPは、2035年までに1,000社の企業に対し、2年での売上倍増と企業価値10倍の実現を支援する目標を掲げている。同社は医師、弁護士、MBAホルダーなど約500名のプロフェッショナルを擁し、リソース最適化ネットワークを通じて戦略介入を行う。実績として、売上高200億円規模の企業において2年間で売上を2倍、時価総額を10倍以上に成長させた事例がある。提供サービスには、営業支援事業部「営業ドクター」やコスト削減支援が含まれる。

## [Kufu Tokubai] “Shopping Relay” campaign launches April 1 in the Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa regions, with shopping at multiple stores increasing your chances of winning!

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000513.000046400.html
- anchor: #n28151
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社くふうカンパニー

“Kufu Tokubai,” operated by Kufu Company, will hold its “Shopping Relay” campaign in the Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa regions starting April 1. The more stores participants shop at, the higher their chances of winning, up to 10 times.

## The annual major online event “Hyakka Ryouran: Celebration of Colors” was held on the live-streaming app everylive.

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000116.000109280.html
- anchor: #n28152
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Gold Star、株式会社MAYAビジネスソリューションズ、株式会社湘南ベルマーレフットサルクラブ

Everylive Co., Ltd. held the large-scale online event “百花繚乱 彩の祝典” for its live-streaming app everylive on March 27, 2026. The 25 selected streamers teamed up with the studio MCs, and the event drew excitement with 9 sponsors.

## RUCKUS Networks selected for NTT DOCOMO’s public Wi-Fi service “d Wi-Fi”

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000178676.html
- anchor: #n28153
- Companies mentioned: ラッカス・ネットワークス、株式会社NTTドコモ、Starlink

ラッカス・ネットワークスのWi-Fiアクセスポイントが、NTTドコモの公衆Wi-Fiサービス「d Wi-Fi」に採用されました。独自の指向性アンテナ技術とStarlink等の衛星通信を組み合わせることで、密集地での安定通信と圧倒的な短納期でのネットワーク構築を実現しています。

## ユニファ、代表取締役CEOの土岐泰之が一般社団法人こどもDX推進協会の代表理事に新たに就任

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000151.000031858.html
- anchor: #n28154
- Companies mentioned: ユニファ株式会社、一般社団法人こどもDX推進協会、こども家庭庁、厚生労働省

Yasuyuki Toki, CEO of ユニファ株式会社, has been appointed representative director of the Children’s DX Promotion Association. The aim is to accelerate digital transformation in the childcare industry and improve its operating environment through public-private collaboration.

## 静岡県発、高校生向けアントレプレナーシップ育成プログラム「FuJI #2（Future Japan Innovator 2期）」成果報告会を開催

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000139448.html
- anchor: #n28155
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社RePlayce、静岡県

株式会社RePlayceは、静岡県主催の高校生向けアントレプレナーシップ育成プログラム「FuJI #2」の成果報告会を2026年3月20日に開催した。19名の生徒が事業案を発表し、地域課題の解決策を提示した。

## “An answer for damaged hair.” Hair-care brand DAMAGE HERO for severely damaged hair to launch nationwide at approximately 3,000 stores from Wednesday, April 1, 2026!

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000069448.html
- anchor: #n28157
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MD、ドン・キホーテ

株式会社MD will launch DAMAGE HERO, a new hair-care brand for severely damaged hair, at approximately 3,000 stores nationwide from April 1, 2026. The brand features a formula containing repair ingredients of different molecular sizes.

## 京都産業大学の学生との協業による閉店特別メニューの開発について

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000075032.html
- anchor: #n28156
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンマルクホールディングス、株式会社La Madrague、京都産業大学、藤井大丸

サンマルクHD傘下のマドラグ社が京都産業大学の学生と協業し、「喫茶マドラグ」藤井大丸店の閉店特別メニューを開発。4月1日から販売を開始し、産学連携で地域の価値創造を目指す。

## Yoyogi Animation Academy, a specialist school for anime and entertainment, moves to a new structure ahead of its 50th anniversary, with an eye to industry development; Kazuki Yao appointed academy head

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000199.000027285.html
- anchor: #n28158

Yoyogi Animation Academy announced that Kazuki Yao will become its new academy head effective April 1, 2026, ahead of its 50th anniversary in 2028. Founded in 1978, the academy has produced more than 120,000 graduates for the anime and entertainment industries. In addition to education, it operates an entertainment business that manages groups such as the idol group =LOVE, as well as a facilities management business. The academy will strengthen collaboration among these businesses and establish a new structure capable of responding to changes in the industry.

## アバントグループ、一橋大学大学院 経営管理研究科にて寄附講義を開講

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000546.000016467.html
- anchor: #n28159
- Companies mentioned: 一橋大学、東京証券取引所

アバントグループが、一橋大学大学院経営管理研究科で寄附講義「企業価値経営論」を開講。企業価値向上への関心が高まる中、日本の将来を担う人材育成を通じて社会に貢献することを目指す。今年で3度目の開講となる。

## “Compressing” smart trash bins SmaGO installed for the first time at a park site in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000080115.html
- anchor: #n28160
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社小田急箱根、株式会社フォーステック、神奈川県箱根町

Hakone Town, Odakyu Hakone and Forcetec have joined forces to install 5 smart trash bins, “SmaGO,” which automatically compress waste, around Lake Ashi. The initiative aims to preserve the scenery of the tourist area and improve operational efficiency.

## After 3 years of challenges, on to year 4. “Buy It, Peyo” test-marketing vending machine, where a dream cherry blossom blooms, announces a new dream

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000052629.html
- anchor: #n28161

株式会社鶴と学び announced the start of year 4 of the “Buy It, Peyo Tsukuba Test-Marketing Vending Machine” project, along with a new dream. Launched in April 2023, the project supports local businesses in taking on new challenges. From April 1 to April 19, 2026, “dream cherry blossoms” will be displayed on the vending machine. The annual “April Dream” event and a workshop by toy creator Shinpei Takahashi were held on March 28, 2026.

## “Make work a life experience”: Yakiniku Kojima strengthens employee development through company-wide training attended by 150 people

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000172503.html
- anchor: #n28163
- Companies mentioned: 帝国データバンク

Yakiniku Kojima held company-wide training attended by 150 people as it seeks to build an organization where people stay, amid labor shortages in the restaurant industry. Its strategy uses distinctive “character × customer service” training, with a projected 20% improvement in employee retention, to accelerate expansion from 21 to 60 locations.

## ORBIS × HERALBONY’s popular collaboration bottle to be available at directly operated stores nationwide; limited release from Monday, April 20, 2026

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000705.000002061.html
- anchor: #n28162
- Companies mentioned: オルビス株式会社、株式会社ヘラルボニー

A collaboration bottle of skincare lotion by Orbis and Heralbony will go on limited sale at directly operated stores nationwide from April 20, 2026.

## Nstyle presents a fashion show celebrating self-expression beyond gender, showcasing “the self in which you feel most comfortable”

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000027280.html
- anchor: #n28165

Nstyle, a brand of 株式会社エル・ローズ, has released a visual for a fashion show themed around expressing “the self in which you feel most comfortable,” beyond gender.

## Piccoma Lottery unveils first-half-of-April lineup, featuring “The Crown of the Green Shade” and “The Villainess’s Ending Is Death”!

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000862.000003707.html
- anchor: #n28164
- Companies mentioned: カカオピッコマ

Online lottery service Piccoma Lottery, operated by カカオピッコマ, has announced its new releases for the first half of April. Two popular titles, “The Crown of the Green Shade” and “The Villainess’s Ending Is Death,” will be featured with exclusive merchandise. The initiative is attracting attention as a new way to engage fans.

## [April Dream] Working toward a remote-care society that supports a “comfortable distance” between parents and children who live apart

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000122731.html
- anchor: #n28166

The company endorsed the April Dream project and shared its dream of realizing a remote-care society that supports a “comfortable distance” between parents and children who live apart.

## [株式会社Ｆプライマル] Building a sustainable and stable operating structure for Fukui Arena: 3 companies with specialized expertise join the project

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000172944.html
- anchor: #n28545
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Ｆプライマル、株式会社梓設計、Sol Levante Sports株式会社、合同会社DC、株式会社福井アリーナ、オールコネクト

株式会社Ｆプライマル has transferred shares to 3 companies—Azusa Sekkei, Sol Levante Sports and 合同会社DC—to strengthen the operating structure of Fukui Arena. By working with these companies, each bringing specialized expertise, it aims to accelerate the development of a hub for sustainable regional revitalization.

## [April Dream] The dream is to bring children in Japan, from Africa, opportunities to imagine and create

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000178008.html
- anchor: #n28544
- Companies mentioned: PR TIMES（April Dream主催者として）

From fiscal 2026, an educational program will launch in earnest to give children in Japan opportunities to imagine and create through Africa, including Rwanda. It will be delivered through 2 main components: “visiting classes” and the training program “RWANDA CREATIVE JOURNEY.”

## New production company “遊心 - YUXIN,” one of the largest in Kansai, established. Taking its exceptional production capabilities from Kansai to all of Japan.

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000180619.html
- anchor: #n28543
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社藍

株式会社藍 has established “遊心 - YUXIN,” a new influencer and talent agency in Osaka. Using its distinctive scriptwriting capabilities, it aims to create social media trends and develop the next generation of stars who will take flight from Kansai to the world.

## Asia debut: “Humanoids Summit Tokyo 2026,” the world’s largest international conference dedicated to humanoid robots and physical AI, set for May 28-29 in Takanawa, Tokyo

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000180712.html
- anchor: #n28542
- Companies mentioned: Humanoids Summit Inc.、Google DeepMind、Cooley LLP、大阪大学

The world’s largest international conference on humanoid robots and physical AI, “Humanoids Summit Tokyo 2026,” will be held for the first time in Asia in Takanawa, Tokyo, in May 2026. Leading figures including Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro and Google DeepMind will speak, with discussions on live demonstrations and strategies for commercialization.

## [First in Japan] Shrine and helmet maker collaborate: Japan’s only “shrine for the head,” 頭之宮四方神社, partners with bicycle helmet market leader OGK Kabuto

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000154472.html
- anchor: #n28541
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オージーケーカブト、頭之宮四方神社

頭之宮四方神社 in Mie Prefecture and helmet maker OGK Kabuto will begin offering Japan’s first bicycle-helmet-shaped goshuin on May 1, 2026. Sharing a commitment to “protecting the head,” they aim to raise awareness of bicycle safety.

## New channel launches on FAST Channel and V FAST Channel!

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000163707.html
- anchor: #n28540
- Companies mentioned: プランダス株式会社、BBM株式会社、北海道放送、札幌テレビ、北海道テレビ、テレビ北海道、北海道文化放送

Plandas and BBM will launch a new channel, “丸ごと北海道ch,” on the FAST service on April 1, 2026. In a regional revitalization project, all 5 commercial broadcasters in Hokkaido will collaborate for the first time to stream the island’s appeal, portrayed from a distinctly local perspective, nationwide for free, 24 hours a day.

## 【April Dream】Making business a game that can be mastered. Creer Coco becomes a “guide to the future,” creating a world where the potential of every company is realized through the power of UI/UX and analytics

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000174547.html
- anchor: #n28539

Creer Coco Co., Ltd. has announced its dream of transforming business into “a game that can be mastered” in support of April Dream on April 1. The company is headquartered in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, and its representative director is Masakazu Nakajima. Founded in April 2012, it is a creative company that provides end-to-end branding, web analytics, and UI/UX design. Using its proprietary XS (cross-site development) technology, it offers IT solutions that bring companies’ potential to life in society.

## “Time spent staying is also a scene in your journey.” LINKS HOTEL Koenji opens as an entire-building rental hotel combining design furniture by Ligne Roset and others with privacy

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000179882.html
- anchor: #n28538
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社J・リンクス、Ligne Roset (リーン・ロゼ)、Simmons (シモンズ)、Kartell (カルテル)、ウィリアム・モリス

J-Links, a real estate development company, will open LINKS HOTEL Koenji, an entire-building rental hotel in Koenji, Suginami Ward, Tokyo, in March 2026. Furnished with design furniture by Ligne Roset and others, it offers a private space for up to 6 guests.

## Ampai to be adopted as the official results-tracking app of 日本プロ麻雀連盟; operations begin April 1 across all leagues of the 43rd Phoenix Battle and 21st Women's Ouka

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000180635.html
- anchor: #n28537
- Companies mentioned: 日本プロ麻雀連盟

The mahjong results-tracking app Ampai has been adopted as the official tool of 日本プロ麻雀連盟, one of Japan’s largest professional organizations. Operations will begin with major leagues such as the Phoenix Battle in April 2026. Results from more than 6,000 matches a year will be made available to fans in real time, helping streamline operations and improve the viewing experience.

## The much-anticipated “The Mytol Medicated Mask Dry Rescue,” containing heparinoid and placenta extract, becomes a regular product following popular demand!

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000180826.html
- anchor: #n28536
- Companies mentioned: 大正製薬株式会社

Taisho Pharmaceutical will make its popular limited-edition product, Medicated Mask Dry Rescue, from its aging-care brand THE MYTOL a regular offering starting April 1, 2026. Formulated with heparinoid and placenta extract, it delivers strong moisturizing and brightening effects and a close fit.

## Bringing Japanese music into “the body of work of the world.” KAON launches sync licensing support business for overseas markets

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000139047.html
- anchor: #n28535

KAON Co., Ltd. will launch its overseas sync licensing support business on April 1, 2026, connecting Japanese music with overseas film, advertising, and gaming markets. The service will address structural challenges such as complex rights clearance and the lack of a point of contact, supporting independent artists’ global expansion.

## Announcement of Appointment of New President

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000150817.html
- anchor: #n28534
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トレンド・プロ

Hiroyuki Okazaki, head of group company 株式会社トレンド・プロ, has been appointed president and representative director of 株式会社グラスルーツ. Founder Ono will support the business succession as a director.

## Toward a society where “being unable to eat in old age” is not taken for granted

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000170761.html
- anchor: #n28533

Healthcare business operator epice has announced a vision for developing products that support people’s ability to “eat by mouth,” using its own product +leaf to help address frailty among older adults. Inspired by the health improvements experienced by the representative’s father, the company aims to create a society where people can live as themselves as they age.

## A felled tree’s story doesn’t end. Turning precious memories into future smiles by putting “felled timber” to use.

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000171640.html
- anchor: #n28532

Frontier Japan Co., Ltd. has announced an initiative to put felled trees to use rather than treating them as waste, in support of April Dream on April 1. The company transforms the memories embodied in felled trees into keepsakes and products that convey warmth. Drawing on its years of experience working with domestic timber, it has built a unique, integrated system covering everything from pre-felling surveys to design and processing. In collaboration with companies, government bodies, and educational institutions, it has turned trees that would otherwise have been lost into cherished keepsakes that express care for the environment and communication tools that connect communities. Going forward, it will work with designers and wood product manufacturers to develop a range of products, including tables, chairs, and toys, while also researching wood that has been difficult to put to use.

## Toyota Corolla Himeji to open combined villa and camping resort with entire-building rentals in Kamikawa Town: “COROHIMERIVER” opens 4/25! Reservations open today (the 1st)

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000173299.html
- anchor: #n28531
- Companies mentioned: トヨタカローラ姫路株式会社

Toyota Corolla Himeji will open COROHIMERIVER, a resort combining entire-building rental villas and a campground, in Kamikawa Town, Hyogo Prefecture, on April 25, 2026. The second experiential destination developed by a car dealership, it offers a new kind of car life spent alongside your own vehicle.

## 6,000 veterinarians from around the world to gather in Tokyo and tackle future social challenges through “One Health”

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000180732.html
- anchor: #n28530

The 41st World Veterinary Association Congress (WVAC2026) will be held at Tokyo International Forum from April 21 to 24, 2026. 6,000 veterinarians and researchers from around 70 countries and regions are expected to attend and discuss the future of veterinary medicine, including infectious disease control, food security, and the use of AI, under the theme of “One Health.” The congress will be held in Japan for the first time in around 30 years, and in Tokyo for the first time.

## ひたちなか市の「親水性中央公園」が「プロンちゃんパーク」へ！株式会社NEXT・カワシマがネーミングライツパートナーに決定。

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000161605.html
- anchor: #n28529
- Companies mentioned: ひたちなか市

“Shinsui Central Park” in 茨城県ひたちなか市 will be renamed “Pron's Park” under a naming rights agreement with 株式会社NEXT・カワシマ. The new nickname will be used starting April 1, 2026, with the aim of invigorating the local community and establishing the park as a landmark.

## Win a dream resort vacation! Answer a survey for a chance to win—100 winners in total!

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000177173.html
- anchor: #n28528
- Companies mentioned: Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Vacation Club will run a survey campaign for 1 year starting in April 2026, with resort stays and other prizes for a total of 100 winners. The campaign aims to collect data on people with a strong desire to travel and raise awareness of timeshare services.

## AI tool “HP BOOSTER” beta release: Automatically generates landing pages and corporate websites

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000177930.html
- anchor: #n28527
- Companies mentioned: 経済産業省

BOOSTTECH Inc. has released the beta version of HP BOOSTER, an AI tool that automatically generates landing pages and corporate websites from URLs or text. It completes everything from design and SEO to hosting in minutes, addressing the website production cost challenges faced by small and midsize businesses.

## [Makuake: More than 500 backers] A dedicated case for My Number cards. Ultra-thin, ultra-light, and made of high-purity titanium. Trusted Tsubame-Sanjo craftsmanship, Made in Japan

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000180522.html
- anchor: #n28526
- Companies mentioned: Makuake

A dedicated case for My Number cards made from high-purity titanium produced in Tsubame-Sanjo has received support from more than 500 people on crowdfunding platform Makuake. Measuring just 2mm thick and weighing only 15g, it combines durability with skimming protection.

## Livemax Co., Ltd. to air new TV commercials, “Spy at the Resort” and “Musical at the Resort,” starting Wednesday, April 1, 2026!

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000146618.html
- anchor: #n28525

Livemax Co., Ltd. will begin airing its new TV commercials, “Spy at the Resort” and “Musical at the Resort,” on April 1, 2026. The commercials will be shown on television in the Kanto and Kansai regions, in taxi advertisements, and on YouTube. Yusuke Yamamoto appears in the ads, which are built around the concept of “letting go of your worries at Livemax and facing tomorrow with a positive outlook.” Through these commercials, the company will convey that Livemax is a place where guests can reset their minds and bodies and feel more positive.

## Redefining the role of aesthetic medicine: X CLINIC’s vision of “care that accompanies you for life”

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000166539.html
- anchor: #n28524
- Companies mentioned: 医療法人社団SUNRISE

X CLINIC, operated by 医療法人社団SUNRISE, has announced a shift from aesthetic medicine that ends when a procedure is completed to “care that accompanies you for life.” As its first initiative, it has launched a “Lifetime Support Program for Under-Eye Bags,” offering retreatment and other care throughout a patient’s life when deemed necessary by a doctor.

## “You can tell the difference as soon as you sit down”—Boulies makes its first appearance at the “Gadget Exhibition 2026 Spring” at 二子玉川 蔦屋家電, where visitors flocked to compare 2 chair models

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000171379.html
- anchor: #n28523
- Companies mentioned: ガジェットソリューションズ、Ulanzi、二子玉川 蔦屋家電

UK gaming and office chair brand Boulies made its first appearance at an experiential event held at 二子玉川 蔦屋家電. Visitors were able to compare its flagship Master Rex and the Japan-exclusive Master Neo 2026, helping raise the brand’s profile in the Japanese market.

## A company that keeps tackling local challenges and adding “happiness” to communities

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000176415.html
- anchor: #n28522

シティプラスホールディングスは、障がい者支援、空き家再生、農業再生などの地域課題解決事業を展開している。新たにネパール支店を設立し、地方建設会社のDX支援事業を開始した。2025年6月期のグループ連結売上高は64億1,600万円。今後は100億円企業を目指し、まちづくりを通じた事業拡大を推進する。

## [Toothbrushing Survey] Do more than 70% have “oral health concerns”? Exploring the relationship with time spent on care and “hints for solutions”

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000178933.html
- anchor: #n28521

Kizuna Dental Clinic in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, surveyed 716 men and women aged 20–69 about oral care. The survey found that 75.1% had concerns such as bad breath or a sticky feeling in the mouth, highlighting the importance of promoting proper care habits.

## Three products, including “Kirby” products for Nintendo Switch(TM) 2, from PowerA(TM), go on sale May 29, 2026！

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000004571.html
- anchor: #n28520
- Companies mentioned: 任天堂株式会社、PowerA

PowerA will release 3 Kirby-branded accessories compatible with Nintendo’s next-generation console, Nintendo Switch 2, on May 29, 2026. The lineup includes high-performance licensed products such as a wireless controller equipped with Hall effect sensors.

## Making every worker smile with compliance that gets the message across

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000156709.html
- anchor: #n28519

High Technology Communications Co., Ltd. endorsed April Dream and shared its dream: “Making every worker smile with compliance that gets the message across.” The company believes compliance education should not be stuffy, and that it is important to communicate clearly with a touch of humor. It aims to help create workplaces where employees understand and embrace compliance and can act positively.

## At the forefront of dementia prevention research！ New habit-building program “Co-Good” now available～ Toward extending healthy life expectancy through “SOMPO Positive Aging”～

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000175480.html
- anchor: #n28518
- Companies mentioned: カロリンスカ研究所

SOMPO Wellbeing will launch “Co-Good,” a new habit-building program that supports the maintenance and improvement of cognitive function, on April 1, 2026. It offers evidence-based exercise, brain training, nutrition, and social interaction online, with the aim of extending healthy life expectancy.

## A first for the industry！ Up to “13 years” of peace of mind for store and office air conditioners. “Takumi’s安心ケア保証” is set to change the air in Japan.

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000103374.html
- anchor: #n28517
- Companies mentioned: 巧株式会社

巧株式会社 announced “巧のあんしんケア保証,” an industry-first warranty service of up to 13 years that levels out repair costs for commercial air conditioners used in stores and offices. The service reduces the risk of sudden, costly repairs and helps stabilize business operations.

## “It wasn’t that they didn’t sell. They just didn’t reach people.” Giving cosmetics another chance. Seriously working to achieve zero cosmetics waste in Japan.

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000139274.html
- anchor: #n28516
- Companies mentioned: ドットシー株式会社、April Dream

ドットシー株式会社 announced an initiative to achieve zero cosmetics waste by redistributing usable cosmetics through its socially conscious e-commerce store, “.C (Dot C).” The initiative aims to help solve the problem of cosmetics waste and build a sustainable society.

## Toward a future where people “ride to discover local attractions and share them”｜Creating new tourism experiences with the cycling app SEEKCROW

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000148680.html
- anchor: #n28515
- Companies mentioned: イー・フォース株式会社

E-Force announced its April Dream: to promote a culture of discovering and sharing local attractions through the cycling app SEEKCROW. Since its release in September 2025, the app has increasingly been used at local events and elsewhere. The company aims to revitalize regional communities through cycling and create a “chain of discovery.”

## A society where “play” nurtures the ability to think. Creating a future where children think enthusiastically through the independently developed trading card game Legend of Stars

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000164245.html
- anchor: #n28514

The independently developed trading card game Legend of Stars has unveiled a vision for a society that nurtures thinking skills through play, drawing on its distinctive strategy built around moving cards. Since its release in 2025, it has notched achievements including sellouts and a successful crowdfunding campaign.

## Never keep customers waiting. In an era when “95% of companies adopting generative AI have yet to see results,” TAPP is transforming the seminar customer experience with Salesforce’s Agentforce

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000169054.html
- anchor: #n28513
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TAPP、株式会社セールスフォース・ジャパン、MIT（マサチューセッツ工科大学）

株式会社TAPP has introduced Salesforce’s AI agent Agentforce, transforming the customer experience for its asset-management seminars. It achieved an inquiry resolution rate of 90.3%, delivering concrete business results amid the difficulty many generative AI projects face in producing results.

## Repairing things is cool. Toward a society where repair is the norm.

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000175222.html
- anchor: #n28512

Ｒ＆Ｒ株式会社 endorsed April Dream on April 1 and shared its dream of spreading the belief that “repairing things is cool” and creating a society where repair is the norm. The company aims to foster a culture that helps realize a sustainable society.

## Bring the world of work into children’s learning！ Career education coordinators create classes that connect learning to the future.

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000040690.html
- anchor: #n28511
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ax-factory、一般社団法人キャリア教育コーディネーターネットワーク協議会

株式会社ax-factory is redefining the “purpose of learning” in the age of AI and promoting the training and practice of “career education coordinators,” who connect academic learning with society. It aims to realize education that gives children hope for the future, and will expand its training courses, mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area, in fiscal 2026.

## Toward a world where no one has to worry about where to put their white cane.

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000134177.html
- anchor: #n28510
- Companies mentioned: 松ノ助

松ノ助 has developed PITACO, a magnetic attachment that allows people with visual impairments to temporarily secure their white cane and use both hands freely. It addresses the longstanding challenge of finding a place to put a white cane and helps make daily life more convenient.

## Cloud Link Group to change its name to “AIdea Holdings” in April 2026 and unify group branding under “AIdea”

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000141885.html
- anchor: #n28509
- Companies mentioned: Cloud Link Group株式会社、AIdea Holdings株式会社

Cloud Link Group株式会社 will change its name to AIdea Holdings株式会社 in April 2026 and unify its group brand under “AIdea.” The rebranding aims to clarify the company’s expanding business areas and its commitment to delivering value centered on people in the age of AI.

## CHホールディングス launches new design company Kujaku

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000166642.html
- anchor: #n28508
- Companies mentioned: CHホールディングス、Kujaku、DELANCY、BOLDTYPE、Hikidashi

CHホールディングス has established 株式会社Kujaku, a new company in the design field. In response to the question of “who to create with” in the age of AI, it aims to bring together creative fields that have been divided—such as video, web, and branding—and provide integrated services spanning strategy, design, and video.

## 【成果報告】東海大学×レンブラントグループ、地域共創を目指す産学連携プロジェクト

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000022711.html
- anchor: #n28507
- Companies mentioned: レンブラントグループ、東海大学、aumo

レンブラントグループと東海大学は、産学連携プロジェクトの成果として、学生が立案した企画を温浴施設「ととのいの郷 秦野湯花楽」で2026年4月より順次実施すると発表しました。地域共創と実践的な教育を目指すものです。

## Insurance expands children’s futures: recreation insurance Min-Rec supports “National Anywhere Children’s Cafeteria” for the 4th consecutive year

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000061825.html
- anchor: #n28506
- Companies mentioned: マーブル株式会社、一般社団法人全国ドコデモこども食堂

Min-Rec, a recreation insurance service operated by マーブル株式会社, has donated to “National Anywhere Children’s Cafeteria” for the 4th consecutive year. It promotes “ethical consumption” as a form of social contribution through insurance services, aiming to provide meals to children living in poverty and foster connections with local communities.

## Standing nap pods can now be installed with “0 yen” in rental fees. New project giraffebase to monetize unused space launches nationwide！

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000124646.html
- anchor: #n28505
- Companies mentioned: 広葉樹合板株式会社

広葉樹合板株式会社 announced giraffebase, a rental service for its standing nap pod, giraffenap. The service can generate revenue from unused space and has begun recruiting a limited 10 locations for monitor companies with “0 yen” rental fees. It aims to help solve the problem of sleep deprivation among Japan’s businesspeople.

## Silva’s dream: restore lost forests and pass on a society where people and nature coexist to the next generation #April Dream

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000159566.html
- anchor: #n28504
- Companies mentioned: 環境省、G20 Global Land Initiative

The nonprofit general incorporated association Silva (シルワ) endorsed April Dream and is promoting forest creation using native plants and other greening activities under its principle of “restoring sustainable greenery for generations to come.” In response to environmental issues caused by climate change, it aims to realize a society where people and nature coexist. Its wide-ranging activities include forest restoration at Shonan International Village Megurinomori, training instructors, and holding courses nationwide.

## RobinX株式会社 aims to realize a society where people are freed from labor through autonomous lawn-mowing robots

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000160967.html
- anchor: #n28503
- Companies mentioned: RobinX株式会社

RobinX株式会社 has developed autonomous lawn-mowing robots that combine AI and robotics technology, aiming to automate lawn maintenance at golf courses, parks and other locations. The company aims to address labor shortages and work burdens and help create a society where people can focus on more valuable work.

## A society where employee health becomes a company’s greatest source of pride. ウェル・アイ takes on the challenge

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000161375.html
- anchor: #n28502
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウェル・アイ、NPO法人健康経営研究会

株式会社ウェル・アイ announced a press release outlining its aim to realize a society where employee health is a company’s greatest source of pride, in support of April Dream on April 1. The company provides consulting on health and productivity management® and data health to businesses and health insurers, and supports them in obtaining Health and Productivity Management Organization certification and being selected for White 500.

## The key to eliminating prejudice against people with disabilities lies in “experience”—a new “social model through dance” involving government, businesses and education gets underway

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000165532.html
- anchor: #n28501

一般社団法人フェアリーエンターテイメント announced a project on April 1 as part of April Dream, aiming to realize a society free of discrimination and prejudice related to disabilities. Through the power of dance, it is developing inclusive activities in which people perform together regardless of whether they have disabilities. Its initiatives include “ハピ★ダンス” dance lessons in the welfare sector in collaboration with government, D&I training for businesses, and classes on understanding diversity in schools. It is seeking collaboration with the media, businesses and local governments to expand these efforts throughout society.

## SiMa.ai and 富士ソフト sign memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate the rollout of physical AI in Japan

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000167041.html
- anchor: #n28500

SiMa.ai and 富士ソフト have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate the rollout of physical AI solutions in Japan. 富士ソフト will support proof-of-concept (PoC) development and implementation using SiMa.ai’s Modalix architecture. The companies plan to showcase 2 generative AI demos using RAG at the Embedded Systems, Edge and IoT Development EXPO, to be held from April 8 to 10, 2026.

## Generative AI × design thinking: toward a society where every company is chosen for its value

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000108662.html
- anchor: #n28499

一般社団法人ブランディングデザイン協会 announced its “April Dream,” which aims to combine generative AI and design thinking to help companies articulate their value and realize a society where they are chosen for that value rather than their price. The initiative aims to address the challenge faced by small and midsize companies of not fully communicating their value and to boost their competitiveness.

## “Staying at a business hotel” becomes time spent “thinking of someone special.” The emotional infrastructure for lodging experiences created by Gift Communication.

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000119571.html
- anchor: #n28498

株式会社SUN, in support of April Dream, announced that its Gift Communication business has reached its 6th anniversary. Building on its track record as a community hub in Magome, the company aims to create a new business hotel experience combining lodging and retail. As a first step, it has begun offering venues for pop-up shops, with the goal of eventually spreading a model of community partnership to lodging facilities across Japan. Representative 篠原継之助 became independent in 2014 and incorporated the business in 2018. The company currently also operates a career support business and other ventures.

## JICDAQ marks 5 years since its establishment and the start of operations

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000152602.html
- anchor: #n28497

一般社団法人デジタル広告品質認証機構（JICDAQ） has marked 5 years since its establishment and the start of operations. JICDAQ was established in March 2021 and began operations in April of the same year, aiming to improve the quality of digital ad placements and promote a healthy market. Over the past 5 years, the number of quality-certified businesses and supporters has steadily increased. As of April 1, 2026, there are 213 quality-certified businesses (450 certifications), 203 registered advertisers, 4 supporting government ministries and local governments, and 5 registered supporting businesses.

## アクセラテクノロジ deploys WebRAG-based AI chatbot on ニチバン’s official website

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000145503.html
- anchor: #n28496

アクセラテクノロジ deployed its WebRAG-based AI chatbot “SolutionDesk” on ニチバン’s official website and made it available from April 1, 2026. ニチバン adopted the chatbot to improve customer support convenience and strengthen self-service pathways. SolutionDesk reduces operational burdens by eliminating the need for scenario design, helps prevent incorrect answers and guide users reliably through drill-down RAG, and features an add-on configuration that is easy to implement on existing websites. アクセラテクノロジ will also expand multilingual support through an improvement cycle based on usage log analysis.

## Selected for JST’s “D-Global SU Direct Support,” begins activities on April 1

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000169309.html
- anchor: #n28495
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社IntraPhoton、国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構（JST）、立命館大学

株式会社IntraPhoton was selected for JST’s “D-Global SU Direct Support” program and began activities on April 1, 2026. Founded on research results from 立命館大学, the company aims to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation micro LEDs and expand globally, with GaN:Eu red LED technology at its core.

## 『かさまーと』, which prints custom clear files, and 『FunFinityWear』 join the “Energize Japan from Small and Midsize Businesses Project,” with ガチャピン・ムック as official ambassadors

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000062804.html
- anchor: #n28494
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KASAMA

「かさまーと」, which prints custom clear files, and 「FunFinityWear」, an online retailer of custom T-shirts, operated by 株式会社KASAMA, have joined the “Energize Japan from Small and Midsize Businesses Project.” Featuring official ambassadors ガチャピン・ムック, the companies will launch advertising and promotional activities from April 2026.

## 【April Dream】Turning Japan into a “theme park to explore through quizzes.” The “Quiz TRIP” concept: a new infrastructure for regional experiences that turns visitor circulation data into value

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000134497.html
- anchor: #n28493
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社THE QUIZ TEAM

THE QUIZ TEAM announced its “Quiz TRIP” concept for April Dream, inviting people to explore regions through quizzes. It aims to turn Japan into a theme park that can be explored through quizzes and build new infrastructure that uses visitor circulation data as a new regional asset.

## Which commercial facility is No.1 among parents with children? National ranking survey launches

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000136054.html
- anchor: #n28492

子育て応援イベント『ママハピＥＸＰＯ』を運営する株式会社ルバートは、全国の子育てファミリーを対象に「推し商業施設アンケート」を開始しました。この調査は、子ども連れでの利用しやすさや設備の充実度などを基準に、子育て世帯が選ぶ商業施設の全国ランキングを半年ごとに発表するものです。

## We will create a Japan where every hospitalized child can meet an animal.

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000149893.html
- anchor: #n28491

株式会社STARIUM, in support of April Dream on April 1, announced its dream of bringing “time to encounter life” to every hospitalized child. The company developed “ARどうぶつえん” using AR technology and has held experiential events at multiple medical institutions, including 国立旭川医大病院. In March 2026, it began Japan’s first permanent installation in a pediatric ward at 横須賀市立総合医療センター. The initiative is provided at no cost to medical institutions through corporate sponsorship, and the company aims to expand it nationwide. Encounters with animals are expected to foster smiles and curiosity about life among children.

## 株式会社Le’aDESIGN.TOKYO joins the “April Dream” project—toward a society where women can realize their dreams through “joy and happiness”

- Published: 2026-04-01T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000154425.html
- anchor: #n28490

株式会社Le’aDESIGN.TOKYO announced its participation in the April Dream project, sharing its dream of realizing its vision of “a society where women can achieve their dreams through ‘joy and happiness.’”