https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.htmlOne 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.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29571https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29571Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:13:52 +0900JapanPR TIMESPet care brand MIRANEST will exhibit at “Interpets 2026 Tokyo” from April 2 to 5, 2026. The company will showcase pet health foods made with natural edible bird’s nests. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29572https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29572Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:13:17 +0900JapanPR TIMESMetLife Insurance Co., Ltd. will gradually introduce a new design system, including a brand logo and color palette, to clearly communicate its commitment to being close to its customers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29573https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29573Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:12:39 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn March 10, 2026, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and EO, a global entrepreneurs’ organization, held their first official exchange event at “Betsu Nana.” The event aimed to foster mutual understanding and collaboration between the entrepreneurial community and the government agency responsible for Japan’s industrial policy. EO has approximately 20,000 entrepreneurs across about 70 countries and 220 chapters, including approximately 1,500 business leaders in 18 chapters in Japan. EO Japan Regional Chair Jun Tarikino and Shohei Sakoda of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry spoke at the event, where participants engaged in dialogue connecting policy with practice. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29574https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29574Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:12:36 +0900JapanPR TIMESCoca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group held an entrance ceremony on April 1, 2026, for 273 new employees from 4 group companies. Executives welcomed the new employees, and the president delivered a message. Through activities including “Kiki Coke” and “Kiki Tea,” the new employees deepened their understanding of Coca-Cola products. After training, they will take up their duties across the group’s business area spanning 1 metropolis, 2 urban prefectures and 35 prefectures, as the company works to create an environment where diverse talent can thrive. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29575https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29575Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:11:14 +0900JapanPR TIMESFUTUREWOODS has published a case study of a textile materials manufacturer with no dedicated sales staff that adopted “FutureSearch” and achieved more than 1,000 new outreach attempts per month and an 8.4% visit rate. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29576https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29576Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:10:56 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社テラーノベル will hold “The 6th Tenocon,” a novel contest offering winning entries a guaranteed manga adaptation and consideration for a short drama adaptation, starting April 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29578https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29578Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMonthly General Affairs Co., Ltd. has announced the “General Affairs Awards 2026,” which recognizes pioneering initiatives by general affairs departments. Starting this year, the awards will have 2 categories based on company size, with entries and an online event opening on June 1. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29577https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29577Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCertified NPO Florence will expand the service area for its home-visit and mutual-aid sick-child care services for the first time in 5 years, launching in 5 new areas including Hino, Tokyo, and locations in Saitama Prefecture from April 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29579Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:09:10 +0900JapanPR TIMESLive-Max Co., Ltd. will open “リブマックスホステルズ東京上野” in Taito Ward, Tokyo, in April 2026. The hostel is conveniently located for access to central Tokyo and will offer multilingual support as a base for business and sightseeing. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29580https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29580Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:09:06 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社SUITEN held a pre-opening event on March 1, 2026, for “HIGASA,” a mixed-use community hub renovated from a former rice cracker factory in the Tenryukyo area of Nagano Prefecture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29581Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:08:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社UMITO will open the first trailer-home-style facility from vacation-home subscription service “WITH SEA” in Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, on April 1, 2026. It will offer a new kind of stay where guests can experience the sea and nature. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29582https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29582Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:08:17 +0900JapanPR TIMESピュアサーモンジャパン has completed financing through more than US$180 million (approximately ¥28.7 billion) in senior notes, led by フォートレス・インベストメント・グループ. Development of Japan’s largest land-based salmon production facility is making significant progress. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29583https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29583Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:07:11 +0900JapanPR TIMESA graduate who studied web production at online school “Daytra” and became an independent freelancer after being a full-time homemaker was featured in 朝日新聞’s reskilling coverage. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29584https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29584Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:05:41 +0900JapanPR TIMESActive J.League players Kosuke Saito and Tetsuyuki Inami have been appointed CAOs of 株式会社NewSPO. The pair have also launched new services “Athlete Buchiage CH” and “NewSPO.CAMPUS,” for which they will serve as business leads. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29585https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29585Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:05:33 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Japan Equestrian Promotion Association, a specified nonprofit organization, released the free magazine “Uma Tabi Spring 2026” on April 1, aiming to promote horseback riding and create second careers for retired horses. “Uma Tabi” is distributed at riding clubs and tourist facilities across Japan, with the goal of promoting horseback riding and expanding opportunities for retired horses. The association also provides ongoing support for retired racehorses, including retraining them as riding horses, to help them build second careers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29586https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29586Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:03:10 +0900JapanPR TIMESGaxi, which operates a scholarship platform, announced its “April Dream” vision of transforming scholarships from “special assistance” into “social infrastructure.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29587https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29587Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:01:37 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “Chihiro Nagashima Exhibition — My Safe Room” will be held at the art gallery on the 10th floor of Shinjuku Takashimaya from April 22 to May 4, 2026. Artist Chihiro Nagashima primarily depicts girls, layering everyday imagery and expressing it through vivid colors. Her distinctive world has an unsettling quality beneath its seemingly sweet, pop-art atmosphere. The exhibition will include works such as her signature piece “My Safe Room.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29588https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29588Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:57 +0900JapanPR TIMESFukuoka-born apparel brand “Local T-Shirt” will release 7 new spring series inspired by Kyushu culture and dialect on April 3. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29590https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29590Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:43 +0900JapanPR TIMESJibunraku has launched “Industrial Gerontology: Professor Sakiyama,” an AI avatar service trained on the thinking of Miyuki Sakiyama, an industrial gerontology expert. The business-focused service is available 24 hours a day to help younger managers address communication and management challenges with older direct reports. Consultation details are not shared with the human resources department, and the service can be accessed from a PC or smartphone. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29589https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29589Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:43 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Japan Package Design Association (JPDA) opened entries for the “Japan Package Design Awards 2027” on April 1, 2026. The deadline is April 30. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29591https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29591Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:35 +0900JapanPR TIMESMakotoya Co., Ltd. has released a limited run of 200 official collaboration soap-flower bouquets inspired by the popular manga “KochiKame,” set in Kameari, Katsushika Ward. The locally inspired gift product features designs based on the main characters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29592Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:32 +0900JapanPR TIMESSherpa Group has begun operating its first investment project, the Ishikawa Prefecture Kaga City Bunkomachi Battery Storage Facility (2 MW/4 MWh). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29593https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29593Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:31 +0900JapanPR TIMESZoshinkai Holdings Co., Ltd. will open “Z-KAI Inventive School” at Toyota Woven City on April 1, 2026, launching an elementary school for primary school students and an after-school program. It follows the nursery school for young children, which opened on October 1, 2025. Based on the concept of “Child Centered,” the school incorporates Montessori and STEAM education and is open to students from both inside and outside Toyota Woven City. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29594https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29594Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:24 +0900JapanPR TIMESKokoro no Company Co., Ltd. and Nomura Securities formed a business partnership on April 1, 2026. They have begun offering “Ohisapo,” a lifetime support service for older adults living alone, to Nomura Securities customers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29595https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29595Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:20 +0900JapanPR TIMES https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29596Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:13 +0900JapanPR TIMESFuller Inc. announced that it held its 2026 new graduate induction ceremony. The announcement did not specify the number of attendees or provide details of the ceremony. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29598Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Relax Aroma Body Milk,” the second product from Plus Switch Co., Ltd.’s wellness brand YuraNe, is set to launch. It offers fragrance and moisturizing care based on the concept of beauty sleep. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29597Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エーアイエス will launch “MightyChecker® Cloud X,” cloud-based claims review software for small hospitals, on April 1, 2026. It features management analysis tools and advanced security, and supports healthcare institutions in improving revenue. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29599Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:05 +0900JapanPR TIMESpluszero and First Partners have stepped up development of “AI Fund,” which uses AI to systematize the expertise of investment specialist Toshiya Matsunami. They have also begun operating an automated meeting-minutes app and offering an AI sales-meeting simulator for M&A sales teams. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29651Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPainu Co., Ltd. will grand-open Painu Osaka, a beauty-themed pineapple smoothie shop, in Kitahorie, Osaka, on April 11, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29650https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29650Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAardman Animations has appointed CAAブランドマネジメント as its licensing agent in Japan and Greater China. The appointment will accelerate the growth of brands such as “Shaun the Sheep” in Asian markets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29649Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESYokohama-based PR firm ORANGE SENSE has announced its dream for April Dream: to carefully share with society the diverse initiatives connected to the 2027 International Horticultural Expo (GREEN×EXPO 2027). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29648https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29648Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESShinsuke Usami, former representative director of CARTA HD, has acquired all shares in group subsidiary Supporters through a newly established company and announced its independence through an MBO. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29647Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe select shop surf, operated by LOKAHI LLC, aims to offer city-center businesspeople a place to unwind and help create a vibrant city. Owner Etsushi Kubota wants to bring the rural culture of mutual support to the city center. By collaborating with people with various abilities and skills, he helps them realize their dreams. The shop aims to serve as a hub where many people can talk about their dreams and work together. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29646Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESStar Signal Solutions has signed a cooperation MOU with French company Look Up to advance space situational awareness (SSA). Combining optical and radar observations will improve the accuracy of tracking satellites and debris. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29645Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESRelace Inc. launched a “1-month money-back guarantee” on April 1, 2026, for its “Shuharisu Learning” IT Passport study materials for working adults. The guarantee covers eligible customers even after they have used the materials. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29644Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Future Traditional Japanese Houses” has been selected as the featured theme for “Urbanity and Circulation 2026.” Exhibition content and the first wave of speakers, including Yoshiharu Tsukamoto, have also been announced. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29643https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29643Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESデュホームアンドガーデン株式会社と保健所犬猫応援団が、福島県郡山市の1000坪の荒地を保護犬猫と人間のための「アニマル・スローライフ・サンクチュアリ」にするプロジェクト（April Dream）を発表した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29642Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人ライフDX推進協会 has announced its vision for EVER, a program to digitize people’s lives and thoughts and preserve them for the future, as part of April Dream. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29641Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES石黒堂株式会社 has announced plans to develop “Oshi Reply,” a digital letter service that lets creators earn revenue by replying during their spare moments, as part of the April Dream project. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29640Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKIMIKA, a female singer, has been named ambassador for the jewelry brand Over Excellent, operated by 株式会社ほほえみブレインズ. The appointment came about because the unique value and potential of both parties resonated with one another. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29639Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ICEは、創業10周年を迎える「西麻布けんしろう」の運営ノウハウを活かし、目黒に「うしみつ一門目黒店」をオープンしました。この新店舗は、五感と第六感を刺激する「体験型メニュー」を提供し、大人が集う“街の拠点”となることを目指しています。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29638Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESユナイテッド航空は、今後2年間で250機以上の新型機を導入し、機材の近代化とプレミアムな機内体験を強化すると発表しました。これにより、顧客ロイヤルティを高め、競合との差別化を図ります。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29637Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESユナイテッド航空は、エコノミークラスの3席をフルフラットの「カウチ」として利用できる「United Relax Row」を発表しました。2027年導入予定で、長距離国際線の快適性向上を目指し、特に家族連れやカップル、一人旅の顧客に新たな選択肢を提供します。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29636Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFukuya Co., Ltd. will launch the “Chara-fuku Lottery twinkle reflection,” featuring exclusive items from the TV anime “Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch,” at hobby shops, bookstores and other locations nationwide from April 25, 2026. Items include accessory cases and acrylic stands featuring newly illustrated designs of 8 Mermaid Princesses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29635Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESアイティメディアは、マジセミ株式会社の全株式取得を完了し、BtoBマーケティング支援を強化します。両社の会員基盤とサービスを連携させ、顧客のリード獲得を強力に支援し、デジタルイベントを通じた市場シェア拡大を目指します。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29634Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESWebull Securities has launched “Webull Open API,” the first service in Japan to offer margin trading through a U.S. stock API. Investors and developers can now use the API to execute a range of investment strategies, including leveraged trading and short selling, creating a more advanced and flexible environment for trading U.S. stocks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29633Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTakahiro Yamaguchi of Buy and Hold Co., Ltd. gave a financial education lecture for 5th graders and their parents at Zushi Municipal Kotsubo Elementary School. With the planned launch of “Kodomo NISA” in 2027 in mind, he emphasized the importance of “parent-child education,” which raises financial literacy across the family, and aimed to dispel negative perceptions of entrepreneurship. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29632https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29632Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMLB公式アーティストのチャールズ・ファジーノ氏の立体ポップアート展が、2026年4月8日から近鉄百貨店 上本町店で無料開催されます。活動50周年を記念し、3Dレイヤリング技法を用いた作品が展示されます。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29631https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29631Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGentosha Gold Online will host an online seminar for high-income earners led by Yoshio Morishita of RENOSY. On April 9, he will explain U.S. real estate investment strategies and propose ways to use financing of up to 95% and protect assets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29630https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29630Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESabc Co., Ltd. has reached a final agreement with House of Doge and ReYuu Japan on forming a fund in anticipation of a Dogecoin (DOGE) ETF. This marks a major step toward turning crypto assets into financial products. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29629https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29629Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES公益社団法人姫路青年会議所は、2026年5月21日に姫路商工会議所にてセミナー「未来を動かすつながりの力～仲間と出会い、次の自分へ～」を開催します。株式会社イーグループホールディングス代表取締役の渋谷巧氏が講師を務め、青年会議所を活用して100億企業を創り上げた秘訣を公開します。参加者は、人を動かす力、組織を回す仕組み、想いを伝える力について学ぶことができます。受付は18:30から、セミナーは19:00から20:15までです。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29628https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29628Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESG.O.P Co., Ltd. implemented the new “Relic System” progression feature in the PC MMORPG “SiLKROAD Revolution” on April 1, 2026. The update enhances strategic gameplay for high-level players, and a limited-time spring event is also underway. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29627https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29627Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESJR東海’s “Oshi Tabi” is collaborating with the TV special anime “The Quintessential Quintuplets＊” on the campaign “The Nakano Quintuplets’ 2026 All-Out Hospitality Operation for Fuutarou Uesugi,” starting May 1, 2026. MAGES. will release original merchandise featuring newly illustrated artwork, available at POP UP STORE locations and events. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29626https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29626Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMatsui Securities will run the “Up to 1% Investment Trust Balance Points Service Boost Campaign” for 7 funds from Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management starting April 1, 2026. The campaign will significantly increase the points reward rate for eligible funds, offering customers an attractive opportunity. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29625https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29625Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBooost株式会社 has developed “booost CBAM,” Japan’s first application for compliance with the EU and UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and began offering it free of charge from April 1 through September 2026. The application supports the sharing and management of actual emissions data across the entire supply chain, helping Japanese companies maintain their international competitiveness. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29624https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29624Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCeres has made SQUIZ a consolidated subsidiary and signed a shareholder agreement with Mandom, an existing shareholder. The agreement will continue and advance the joint development of the “Oops” online medical consultation service by Mandom and SQUIZ, accelerating efforts to promote people’s well-being. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29623https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29623Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCeres, Inc. has made 株式会社SQUIZ, operator of the “Oops” online medical consultation service, a subsidiary. In addition to its Enypill online birth control consultation service, Ceres will evolve into a comprehensive online medical consultation platform covering a wide range of areas, including AGA, ED, gynecology and mental health. The companies will also develop healthcare products using their customer bases and big data. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29622https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29622Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMobaoku will hold a charity auction of mimosa shirts by 大阪ラヴィッツ and ヒュンメル from April 1, 2026, in commemoration of International Women’s Day. Proceeds will be donated to the Osaka Prefecture Women’s Fund, contributing to the realization of a gender-equal society. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29621https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29621Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社インゲージ aims to address challenges such as business communications becoming dependent on individuals or hidden from view through its “Re:lation” communications platform, and to use AI to turn customer service into a corporate growth asset. Now in its 13th year since founding and with more than 6,000 companies having adopted its services, the company aspires to deliver more efficient, higher-value customer service through collaboration between AI and people. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29620https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29620Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording to a 2026 survey on attitudes toward home cooking conducted by Nadia株式会社’s food media outlet “Nadia,” the share of people who cook at home every day rose to 55% amid rising prices. The survey found that people are increasingly cooking at home as part of their daily routines and making the process more efficient by using time-saving cooking methods and cost-effective ingredients. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29619https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29619Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCosmo Energy Holdings Co., Ltd. announced that it held its fiscal 2026 entrance ceremony. No details were provided in the article. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29618https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29618Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Phoenixx held TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026 in Tokyo’s Suginami Ward on March 20 and 21, 2026. Its first online showcase reached more than 2 million users, while 12,978 people attended the in-person event, making it a major success. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29617https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29617Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSHOWA NISHIKAWA relocated its directly operated SHOWA NISHIKAWA FACTORY STORE Kawagoe to Crea Mall in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, and reopened it on April 3, 2026. The store carries Muatsu mattresses, down comforters and custom-made pillows. To mark the opening, it is offering a bedding sale with discounts of up to 70%, as well as free delivery and removal of unwanted futons for purchases of ¥55,000 or more, including tax. A 20% discount campaign on custom-made pillows will also run through April 27. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29616https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29616Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESJBL has signed a sponsorship agreement with live music venue Zepp. Through this partnership, the companies aim to showcase the sound environments of Zepp venues more widely through JBL sound systems, enhance the quality of live experiences and strengthen brand experiences. Building on their long-standing relationship, which dates back to 1998, they aim to create new musical experiences. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29615https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29615Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES大江戸温泉物語グループ has acquired the business of Gensen-yu no Yado Matsunoi in Minakami Onsen, Gunma Prefecture. The property is scheduled to undergo renovations in August 2026 and open as part of the Premium series, offering a high-quality experience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29614https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29614Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSumitomo Mitsui Card and Regional Creation Nagasaki have formed a partnership for the food hall at Nagasaki Stadium City. Sumitomo Mitsui Card has acquired the food hall’s naming rights and will offer benefits to cardholders, with the aim of enhancing the visitor experience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29613https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29613Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCOEDO KAWAGOE F.C Co., Ltd., which aims to join the J.League, has signed a club partnership agreement for the 2026 season with Shibuya Sangyo Ltd., which operates LIVE CAFE Jammin’ in Kawagoe. The partnership aims to establish a local culture through soccer and contribute to the development of Kawagoe. Founded in 2020, COEDO KAWAGOE F.C is working toward joining the J.League within 10 years. Masahiro Nakamura of COEDO KAWAGOE F.C Co., Ltd. said the club values this connection and will work toward promotion to the Kanto Division 1 League in the 2026 season and entry into the J.League in 2030. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29612https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29612Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSeven-Eleven Japan held its fiscal 2026 entrance ceremony at Tokyo Big Sight for the first time, welcoming 109 new employees. The ceremony was revamped in conjunction with a product exhibition, with a program that let attendees experience the franchise business and key initiatives, and served as a forum to share the company’s vision for the future. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29611https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29611Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESイビススタイルズ東京ベイのレストラン「STREATS」で、2026年5月8日(金)から6月14日(日)まで朝食フェア「推し唐揚げ頂上決戦」が開催されます。このフェアでは、シェフ厳選の3種の唐揚げ（しっとり衣、あご出汁、薄衣）の中から、来店客が人気No.1を投票で決定します。投票はホテル公式Instagramで行われ、人気No.1の唐揚げに投票した方には抽選で特典がプレゼントされます。朝食料金は大人2,200円、4歳～12歳1,100円、3歳以下無料です。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29610https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29610Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFC Osaka has signed an official supplier agreement with Goldwin, which holds the exclusive rights to sell sustainable footwear brand Allbirds in Japan. Based on the shared value of sustainability, the partnership aims to promote sustainable choices to society through sports. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29609https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29609Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESStarting April 1, 2026, Sumitomo Mitsui Card will hold the naming rights to the food hall at Nagasaki Stadium City and offer benefits to cardholders. A partnership with professional basketball club 長崎ヴェルカ is also planned, contributing to the development of regional sports and a community hub. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29608https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29608Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBS10プレミアム announced that it will broadcast all 12 films in the Nemuri Kyoshiro series starring Ichikawa Raizo over 4 consecutive months. In April, 4 films, including Nemuri Kyoshiro: Sappocho, will air, offering viewers a chance to enjoy the nihilistic appeal of the superstar who died young. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29607https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29607Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESホテルグランヴィア岡山 has renovated its 16th-floor guest rooms and will begin accepting reservations for stays from April 23, 2026. Every room now features a showerhead and hair dryer from beauty brand ReFa, along with locally inspired amenities and upgraded facilities for greater comfort. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29606Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGinza Cozy Corner will sell “Is It Real Mentaiko or Mayo?! Drinkable Strawberry Custard” at fresh cake outlets nationwide from April 3, 2026, until around April 12. It is priced at ¥378, including tax. It looks like mentaiko mayonnaise, but contains custard cream with strawberry pieces. It will not be available at stores in Hokkaido, Kyushu or certain prefectures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29605https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29605Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESDaidoh Forward Co., Ltd. will hold “NEWYORKER Sustainability Month” at NEWYORKER shops in April. Promoting sustainable fashion recommended by the Ministry of the Environment, the company will encourage customers to take good care of their products and use them for longer through 3 events, including a resizing service. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29604https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29604Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNature photographer Yuki Ueda launched his first official online community, “Yuki Ueda’s FIELD NOTES,” on April 1. The community will offer exclusive content for fans, including live streams about behind-the-scenes photography stories, members-only videos and early access to new photos. A giveaway of signed photos will also be held as an early membership benefit. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29603https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29603Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESマジセミ, a BtoB webinar business, has joined the ITmedia Group, which is listed on the TSE Prime Market. As the importance of BtoB marketing grows in the generative AI era, the two companies will leverage their respective strengths to expand the webinar business and strengthen lead-generation support. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29602Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGMOペパボ will launch “ムームーAIサイトエージェント” on April 1, 2026, enabling users to automatically create and update websites through conversations with AI alone. High-quality sites can be created without specialized knowledge. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29601Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKodansha and 京都大学 will jointly publish the science paperback series “Kyoto University × Bluebacks” starting April 23, 2026. The series will make the frontiers of science easy to understand. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29600Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKADOKAWAは、ダイエット講師・松田リエ氏による新刊『ひとさじで変わる 瞬食お酢ダイエット』を2026年5月26日に発売します。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29652https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29652Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:58:14 +0900JapanPR TIMESDesign school NOT DESIGN SCHOOL has announced an April Dream vision to cultivate “designers who create genuine value” and will not be displaced in the AI era. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29653https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29653Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:57:00 +0900JapanPR TIMESStarting April 1, 2026, トレイダーズ証券 will run the “Trade and Get Huge Rewards!!” program on “みんなのFX” and “LIGHT FX,” adding AUD/JPY and AUD/USD to the eligible currency pairs. Trading these pairs can earn customers cashback of up to 2 million yen. The program runs from April 1 to May 29, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29654https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29654Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:56:24 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人コーチング心理学協会 has endorsed “April Dream” and announced its dream of fostering growth among individuals and organizations and improving well-being through coaching psychology. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29655https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29655Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:56:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES桜十字グループ’s FLOW team has announced an April Dream vision for a “Global Well-Being Plan” that will bring employee well-being to 100% and extend it around the world. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29656https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29656Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:52:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES松本ちあき, a consultant specializing in Kampo pharmacies, has announced an April Dream vision of “creating a society where people can use Kampo pharmacies as casually as convenience stores.” She pledged to support Kampo pharmacies with strong technical expertise but challenges in management and customer acquisition. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29657https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29657Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:52:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe novel “天馬の子” by 高瀬乃一 has won the 11th Junichi Watanabe Literary Award. Set in Nanbu and Hachinohe, the story follows a girl named リュウ as she overcomes hardships alongside a foal after losing her beloved older brother. The book was published by KADOKAWA. 高瀬 also shared a message of joy following the award. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29658https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29658Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:50:42 +0900JapanPR TIMES三共食品 will begin offering “豊橋ナポリタンソース,” made with locally produced Toyohashi quail eggs and other ingredients, as a hometown tax donation gift from Toyohashi City on April 1, 2026. The company aims to showcase the region’s appeal by promoting local production for local consumption. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29659Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:50:39 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社延田エンタープライズ welcomed comedy duo かつみ❤︎さゆり as surprise guests at its entrance ceremony on April 1, 2026. The event was designed to ease new employees’ tension and anxiety and bring smiles to their faces. かつみ spoke about the importance of continuing to take on challenges, while さゆり talked about the power of a smile. The event was attended by 49 new employees and was a great success. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29661Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESコスギ不動産ホールディングス’s Design and Public Relations Department has endorsed PR TIMES’s “April Dream” and announced its dream of sharing the company’s initiatives as information assets and preserving them for the future as “culture.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29660Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMarsta株式会社 has begun offering free career support specializing in marketing for people in their 20s. The initiative aims to break Japan out of stagnation and encourage young people to take on challenges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29662https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29662Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:49:18 +0900JapanPR TIMES合同会社B&H Promoter's announced through its April Dream initiative that, in an era when AI can easily generate “correct writing,” it has shifted its focus to training writers in expression that emphasizes “fun” and “moving people’s hearts.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29663https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29663Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:48:40 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe new company 株式会社活力共創研究所（活創研）, established on the foundation of 株式会社類設計室, will begin full-scale operations on April 1, 2026. It will develop its business as an act tank aiming to solve social issues and create vitality. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29664https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29664Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:47:55 +0900JapanPR TIMESオリエンタルホテルズ＆リゾーツ will hold its “Indulgent Meat Fair” for the first time as a summer-limited event at 4 locations nationwide, starting May 9. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29665https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29665Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:47:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 4th broadcast on QVC of “KARA×KARA,” a home karaoke soundbar developed by 共同テレビジョン, has been scheduled for April 2, 2026. Its patented technology delivers low latency and high sound quality. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29666https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29666Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:45:48 +0900JapanPR TIMESTOYO President 栄治細井 addressed 66 new employees at the 2026 entrance ceremony, explaining the global shortage of engineers and TOYO’s mission. He emphasized 三 key qualities: “the ability to understand others,” “the ability to keep making an effort” and “sensitivity to the times,” urging them not to fear change and to ride its waves. He also offered the words, “Bloom where you are planted,” and spoke about the importance of physical and mental health and teamwork. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29667https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29667Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:45:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Compalyze, operator of the corporate information database “Compalyze,” has announced an April Dream vision: “Teach AI accurate information about every company in Japan.” The company is highlighting the importance of organizing scattered, unstructured Japanese corporate data into a form AI can use. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29668https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29668Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:43:48 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Linc will hold an emergency online seminar for food-service businesses following the suspension of new admissions after the cap on Specified Skilled Worker No. 1 intake in the food-service sector was reached. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29669Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:43:37 +0900JapanPR TIMESパーソルエクセルアソシエイツ株式会社 has decided to make a change in its president and representative director, effective April 1, 2026. Eiji Yoshida will assume the role of president and representative director, while former president and representative director Takuro Ito will become a director. Yoshida was born on October 8, 1970. After graduating from the Faculty of Letters at Chuo University, he joined テンプスタッフ株式会社（現パーソルテンプスタッフ株式会社） and held a number of positions. パーソルエクセルアソシエイツ株式会社 was established in October 2010, has capital of 9 million yen, and is headquartered in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260401-15/index-en.html#n29670Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:42:11 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社La Beaute will launch its salon-exclusive toner, “Emute Series Rich Moist Lotion,” on April 20. It recorded 6,207 orders in the 3 days after preorders opened, drawing considerable attention.