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Original全国無料のBS放送局『BS10』の『BS10パネルクイズ アタック25』が放送開始51年を迎えリニューアルする。2026年4月5日より、赤の席に芸能人・有名人が登場する「ゲスト解答席」制を導入。初回放送はロバート・山本博が出演する「歴史好き大会」となる。1975年4月6日に朝日放送で始まったこの番組は、2025年に「パネルクイズ アタック25の日」として日本記念日協会に認定された。賞金100万円がパーフェクト達成者に贈られる。
Palsystem presented a flag bearing messages of support to 恩納村, Okinawa Prefecture, which has suffered coral bleaching. The presentation was part of its 17-year satoumi conservation initiative, and mozuku seaweed landings reached a record 252 tons.
Companies mentioned：恩納村、恩納村漁業協同組合、株式会社井ゲタ竹内
STACCATO, the footwear brand operated by 株式会社バロックジャパンリミテッド, has unveiled its LOOK BOOK for the 2026 summer season. The 2026 SUMMER COLLECTION leaflet will be available at stores starting Friday, April 10. The collection features shoes in natural colors and textures, with red, blue and white as its core palette. Styles include the Pull Cord Pearl Combo Shiny Flat, Pier Sphere Comfort Sandal and Cosmos Ring Rugged Sole Sandal, priced from 23,980 yen to 24,970 yen. Products will go on sale in stages starting Wednesday, April 22, at STACCATO stores in department stores nationwide, SHEL‘TTER WEBSTORE and other companies' e-commerce sites.
Y’s and Y’s for men will hold pop-up stores at Nagoya Matsuzakaya starting April 8 and Kokura Izutsuya starting May 20. The Nagoya store will feature Y’s × HTC items and early-release 2026 S/S items, while the Kokura store will offer early-release 2026 S/S items from Y’s for men. The stores will showcase a capsule collection inspired by cactus flowers, along with new items featuring distinctive materials and designs.
Moriyama no Mori, a green space at Dai Nippon Printing's Nagoya office, has been recognized by 環境省 as a Nature Coexistence Site in the “creation” category. The designation recognizes its contribution to biodiversity conservation and a nature-positive future.
Companies mentioned：大日本印刷株式会社、環境省、農林水産省、国土交通省、愛知県東部丘陵生態系ネットワーク協議会
Simeji, provided by Baidu, has announced the top 10 celebrities Gen Z would like to have as their homeroom teacher. The ranking is based on a survey of Simeji users, with 5,538 valid responses. The survey was conducted from February 28 to March 10, 2025. Ryohei Abe took first place, earning support for a range of qualities including his intelligence, personality and looks.
G-Mode and qureate will release a Nintendo Switch physical edition of the all-direction action shooter Maid of the Dead on July 30, 2026. Preorders opened today, April 2.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジー・モード、株式会社qureate
The BS Nippon TV suspense series The Traveler Coroner Shusaku Dojo is being adapted into a film, set for nationwide release on June 12, 2026. In addition to star Tsuyoshi Naito, more than 10 additional cast members have been announced, including Michiko Hada, Kotaro Satomi and Akira Emoto. Set in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, the story revolves around an unsolved case from 20 years ago. BS Nippon TV and Union Eiga are serving as production committee leads.
To mark the 4th anniversary of Daiwa Shobo’s Yontabi Bunko imprint, a fair in collaboration with 正和堂書店 will be held at bookstores nationwide starting April 9. The limited-edition book covers, designed to look like suitcases, are attracting attention, with orders flooding in at 2.5 times the usual level.
Companies mentioned：株式会社大和書房、正和堂書店
グランドメルキュール Nara Kashihara opened its new lounge, “Lounge LE CIEL,” on April 1, 2026, as a place to experience and pass on local culture.
Companies mentioned：グランドメルキュール、無印良品（株式会社良品計画）
Original株式会社MIXIは、スマホRPG「共闘ことばRPG コトダマン」において、TVアニメ「呪術廻戦」死滅回游 前編とのコラボイベントを2026年4月6日より開催します。本コラボでは、「虎杖悠仁vs乙骨憂太」などの新キャラクターがコラボ召喚に登場し、コラボ記念「禪院直哉パック」も販売されます。また、期間中にログインした方全員に「虎杖悠仁(宿儺の器)」と「髙羽史彦」をプレゼントするほか、コラボ特製ホワイトボードが当たるXキャンペーンも実施されます。コラボ期間は2026年4月6日16:00頃から4月24日11:59までです。
PEACH JOHN’s SALON by PEACH JOHN is launching its new 2026 summer collection. The lineup includes grown-up, cute functional bras, such as the luxurious “Nice Body Bra” made with lace.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ピーチ・ジョン
The online crane game Taikure, operated by TAITO, has surpassed 5 million registered users. To mark the milestone, a campaign offering in-game currency worth a total of 5 million yen will begin on April 2.
Companies mentioned：株式会社タイトー
To mark the 20th anniversary of its release, Kamome Diner will return to theaters nationwide for a limited 2 weeks starting Friday, April 10, 2026. Reproduction name tags, which drew attention at the time, will be given to a limited number of moviegoers on a first-come, first-served basis. A reproduction pamphlet will also be on sale for ¥1,500 (tax included). The heartwarming drama depicts the interactions between a Japanese woman who runs a diner in Helsinki, Finland, and her colorful customers.
The Mainichi Shimbun Corporate Leaders’ University will hold a talk session on April 15 with entertainer Nasubi as its guest. The venue is Hotel Green Tower Makuhari, with capacity for 60 people on a first-come, first-served basis. The admission fee is 2500 yen. Nasubi will discuss behind-the-scenes stories from “Contest Life” and his recovery support activities in Fukushima Prefecture. The application deadline is April 10.
AI Data, Inc. has begun offering 7 AI strategic adviser models for its AI platform “AI Quantum on IDX,” designed for the “quantum technology” field, one of the Japanese government’s 17 priority areas in its digital and science and technology strategy. The platform integrates and structures research and development data across 7 areas—materials, devices, control, algorithms, applications, intellectual property and management—to provide coordinated support for R&D optimization, technology transfer, patent strategy and management decision-making. It aims to address structural challenges facing Japan’s quantum industry, including fragmented data and breaks in the transfer of technology, and contribute to advancing Japan’s quantum technology ecosystem and improving its international competitiveness. AI Data, Inc. was established in April 2015, has capital of 100 million yen, and is led by President and CEO Takahito Sasaki.
Originalシンクイノベーション株式会社は、ロッテの人気菓子『パイの実』の新キャラクターデザイングッズの予約販売を2026年4月2日（木）12:00から開始します。アクリルキーホルダーやパスケースなど、普段使いしやすいかわいいデザインの商品が登場します。予約期間は2026年4月16日（木）23:59までで、発売予定日は2026年5月下旬です。販売サイトはvvit.jpです。
Global Brain Corporation has invested as a co-lead investor in Tensor Energy Co., Ltd., provider of Tensor Cloud, a system for developing, managing and optimizing the operation of renewable energy power plants. As advances in AI and digital transformation drive up electricity demand and make renewable energy plant operations more complex, Tensor Energy’s strengths include highly accurate power generation forecasts using AI and technology that automates optimal trading. Global Brain decided to invest after evaluating Tensor Energy’s development capabilities and highly specialized team.
Animax will air a 6-hour special program on May 17 to celebrate 40 years of the Bonobono manga and 10 years of the anime. A limited-edition, signed program book will also be given away.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アニマックスブロードキャスト・ジャパン
Original母子モ株式会社が運営する母子手帳アプリ『母子モ』が、栃木県市貝町にて『いちかい子育てアプリ』として4月1日（水）より提供開始された。このアプリは、予防接種のスケジュール管理、健診結果の記録、地域の情報配信などをサポートし、830以上の自治体で導入されている。市貝町は子育て家庭を支えることを目指しており、本アプリ採用で情報発信を強化する。令和8年度には『いちかいベビーファースト祝金』も開始され、第1子30万円、第2子35万円、第3子50万円が交付される。
D4 Enterprise Co., Ltd. released Seesaw MSX on April 2, 2026, as the 94th title in its EGG Console retro game distribution service for Nintendo Switch.
Companies mentioned：任天堂株式会社
MURUA, the women’s brand developed by MARK STYLER, has announced its first collaboration items with Korean streetwear brand Opening Project as part of its 20th anniversary plans. Preorders begin April 2.
Companies mentioned：MARK STYLER株式会社、ZOZOTOWN、RUNWAY channel
Original運動通信社とKDDIが運営する「SPORTS BULL」にて、東都大学野球連盟が開催する令和8年度東都大学野球1部リーグ戦全試合を無料ライブ配信する。
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人東都大学野球連盟、株式会社運動通信社、KDDI株式会社
運動通信社 and KDDI株式会社 announced that they will livestream all matches of the Capital University Baseball League Division 1 League for free on SPORTS BULL, the sports media platform they jointly operate. Now in its 6th year as “Capital Theater LIVE,” the coverage will run from the opening game on April 4, 2026, through the promotion and relegation playoffs. Students belonging to the Capital University Baseball Federation will handle everything from filming to commentary. On-demand videos will also be available for free, in addition to the live streams.
イズミセ will launch advance sales on Makuake of a new product from its sake brand °Ondo, made using ice-temperature aging and additional maturation in Meursault barrels, in collaboration with 本田商店.
Companies mentioned：株式会社本田商店、株式会社マクアケ
M&A advisory firm 株式会社ストライク began airing a new in-house-produced commercial at Meiji Jingu Stadium on April 11, 2026, the opening day of the Tokyo Big6 Baseball League season. The commercial features M&A advisers and members of the Strike baseball team, showing them giving their all at work and on the field.
Companies mentioned：東京六大学野球連盟
Anique株式会社 announced that it will hold pop-up shops for new original merchandise themed around the “tarot cards” from the manga DEATH NOTE at 3 venues in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka, and will also sell the goods online.
Companies mentioned：Anique株式会社、紀伊國屋書店
Tabio will launch its first collaborative sock collection with denim brand YANUK on April 9, 2026. The special lineup combines YANUK’s beautiful silhouettes with Tabio’s high-quality materials and meticulous craftsmanship. The 3 styles are YANUK Collaboration Rib Socks (1,870 yen and 1,980 yen), YANUK Collaboration Sheer Loose High Socks (1,980 yen), and YANUK Collaboration Lace-Trimmed High Socks (3,080 yen). They will be available in physical stores from April 9, 2026, and on the official online store from April 15, 2026.
Originalチャリチャリは2026年2月から3月にかけ、九州リースサービスなどリース会社6社と連携し新車体を調達した。調達した車体は、2026年4月から本格展開を開始した京都・大津エリアや、東京エリアでの特別カラー車の導入、既存エリアの車体入れ替えおよび需要増加対応に充てられる。また、同社はベーシックの利用料金を1分あたり7円から6.5円へ値下げした。
Original株式会社アップランドは、VTuberグループ「.LIVE」と「ぶいぱい」のメンバー6名による『アップランドイースターバニーグッズ』をAPPLAND OFFICIAL SHOPで販売開始します。販売期間は2026年4月2日12時から4月15日23時59分までです。商品はバニーセット、ビッグカラーアクリルスタンド、ラバーマット、大きめ2連アクリルキーホルダー、ランダムコレクションカード、スマホ壁紙セットの全6種類です。価格は500円から9,000円（税込）で、発送時期は2026年5月下旬から7月下旬頃を予定しています。
AQUAPLUS will release Utawarerumono: White Marker, the latest entry in the Utawarerumono series, on May 28, 2026. The company has unveiled the latest information, including details about new characters.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アクアプラス
株式会社エテュセ will launch its revamped Pencil Brow Liner first at PLAZA on April 2, 2026, followed by a nationwide release on April 16.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エテュセ、PLAZA
リアルキューブ, a real estate and renovation business, has adopted BellSales AI, a Salesforce data-entry agent developed and sold by ベルフェイス. The Salesforce data integration rate has now exceeded 90%, helping build up data assets and improve the quality of sales activities. The company also plans to implement an automated suggestion feature using Agentforce around March 2026, with the aim of further accelerating sales DX. The 3 deciding factors were ensuring objectivity in records, improving information sharing across the entire team, including the design department, and building a sales DX foundation using Agentforce.
ME Campus, an online school operated by 株式会社Edutainment-Lab, has maintained an active rate of over 80% among its enrolled students for more than 1 year, supported by specialist coaches and community managers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Edutainment-Lab、スプリックス、SPRIX
株式会社Dstyleホールディングス sponsored the 23rd TOP CONNECT Ladies as title sponsor for the 5th consecutive year.
Companies mentioned：株式会社TOP CONNECT、プロポーションづくりのダイアナ
株式会社サンクゼール held a welcome ceremony for 8 new employees on April 1, 2026, at サンクゼールの丘 in Nagano Prefecture. Unique training at the winery and factory will foster a deeper understanding of the company’s management philosophy and culture.
エイケン has preview-launched a special website to mark the 40th anniversary of the Bonobono manga and the 10th anniversary of the anime, both celebrated in 2026.
Companies mentioned：フジテレビ、アニマックス、FOD、ADKエモーションズ
国際興業株式会社 will hold a “Bus Driving Experience & Depot Tour” at its Shimura Depot on April 25 as part of efforts to address the driver shortage and recruit staff. Participants can learn about the appeal of the job through hands-on driving experience and a workplace tour.
Companies mentioned：国際興業株式会社、経済産業省、国土交通省
Living Corporation has completely redesigned the official website for its Cherim brand of wooden 3-story apartment buildings, expanding information for investors.
スターフェスティバル株式会社 announced that the number of registered accounts for its corporate food-delivery service, Gochikuru Business, has surpassed 10,000. To mark the milestone, it is releasing the results of a survey on service usage and running a campaign offering 20,000 yen worth of Gochiso Points to winners selected by lottery. The survey found that 90% of users are satisfied and 83% have seen improvements in ordering and administrative efficiency.
hinna, the self-care brand from L-Rose, will make its first appearance at Organic Life TOKYO, a yoga and lifestyle event held in Harajuku. The brand will offer special prices on femcare products and hold a prize drawing.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エル・ローズ
株式会社クロスワン has launched a cross-business promotion for its vintage watch rental service, “TimeShelf.” By placing advertisements in photo-print instruction sheets through its online printing service, it aims to create new customer touchpoints. 穐山翔洋, deputy general manager of the development department at 株式会社アイスタ, also tried on a ROLEX Ref.6263 / Ser.6412345 (Nobunaga Daytona), and exchanged views on the “experiential value” of vintage watches. クロスワン plans to continue expanding its advertising efforts and developing the market.
再春館製薬所 and ZIPAIR Tokyo began test sales of “Medicinal Soup Porridge That’s Good for Your Body” as an international in-flight meal on April 1, 2026. Combining the principles of Kampo medicine with chrononutrition, the offering supports relief from jet lag and the maintenance of biological rhythms during flights.
Companies mentioned：株式会社再春館製薬所、株式会社ZIPAIR Tokyo、株式会社日本航空
Rosasen, a golfwear brand operated by グリップインターナショナル, has launched a “super water-repellent series” designed for all weather conditions. The series features super water repellency, 4-way stretch, a cool-to-the-touch finish, UV protection and wrinkle resistance, with prices ranging from 6,600 yen to 19,800 yen. The company was established in Kobe in 2001 and has capital of 60 million yen.
一般社団法人大東青年会議所 will hold “Walking Through Daito Across Time,” an experiential city-walking event, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, to help participants experience the region’s history and culture and foster a sense of ownership in the community. The event will include “Photo Rogaining” using old maps and photographs from the Showa era. Participants can gain a deeper understanding of the city’s history through explanations from volunteer guides やまびこ. The event aims to improve residents’ satisfaction with their city.
株式会社M2X will exhibit its next-generation facilities maintenance cloud, “M2X,” at the 29th FABEX 2026, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from April 15 to 17, 2026. The system supports the digitization of inspection records, troubleshooting and parts management in the manufacturing and food industries, helping improve operational productivity and equipment utilization. At the booth, staff will hear about visitors’ on-site challenges and provide feature demonstrations and examples of how the system is used.
Hotel Grand Bach Tokyo Ginza will host “An Evening of German Wine 2026” on April 17, 2026, in the Wald Tour boardroom. Anna Zenz, the current German Wine Queen, and 小林茂樹, executive chef at the German ambassador’s residence, will take part. Guests can experience the fusion of German wine, food and music. Tickets cost 8,000 yen, and capacity is 50 people. Reservations open April 1.
株式会社インフィニットループ began offering DLC featuring popular virtual artist GUMI on April 2, 2026, for its desktop mascot platform, “Desktop Mate.” The new content brings desktops to life with a range of motions and voice clips.
Companies mentioned：株式会社インフィニットループ、株式会社インターネット
タイムレス will open “Timeless Comprehensive Purchasing Salon Wing Kurihama” at Wing Kurihama in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, on April 10, 2026. It will be the company’s 2nd store in the prefecture. To mark the opening, the company will run a campaign through April 30 offering a chance to win a catalog gift worth up to 20,000 yen. The company will also be featured on Fuji TV’s new program “Timelessman.”
As part of Kinokuniya Bookstore’s 100th anniversary performances, “My Writing, Measuring the Page,” written, directed and designed by 小沢道成 and starring 木村多江, will be staged at Kinokuniya Hall in July 2026. This latest work by 小沢道成, winner of 3 categories at the 31st Yomiuri Theater Awards, will mark 木村多江’s first leading role on stage. The cast also includes accomplished actors 味方良介, 光嶌なづな, 中井智彦, 坂口涼太郎 and 猫背椿. Tickets are scheduled to go on general sale in May 2026.
Media applications are now being accepted for Japan’s largest touring rally, “SSTR2026.” More than 14,000 motorcycles are expected to gather for the major domestic event, which finishes at Chirihama in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 風間深志事務所、一般社団法人 日本ライダーズフォーラム
ポラール・エレクトロ・ジャパン株式会社 unveiled the “POLAR Street X,” a new running watch combining style and ruggedness, on April 8, 2026. It features MIL-STD-810H-compliant durability, WR50 water resistance and a battery life of up to 10 days, as well as new features including an LED flashlight and a high-resolution OLED display. The watch is priced at 43,780 yen, including tax, and comes in 3 colors.
アイデンティティー・パートナーズ株式会社 held the 3rd session of its online study meeting, “IDP Power Lunch,” on March 26, 2026. Toshや 西藤俊哉, a Tokyo Olympic fencing athlete, spoke about accepting failure and moving forward, drawing on experiences including being branded a “scapegoat” in coverage of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and not being selected for the Paris Olympics. 西藤氏 has won World Cup medals at 2 consecutive events since last year, and shared insights that can also be applied in the business world. Karate athlete 月井隼南 is scheduled to speak at the next session on April 16, 2026.
アンサー株式会社 has announced the “Four-Sided Side Loader with Lid for Regular Cards,” an industry-first product that seals all 4 sides. Its uniquely designed structure, registered as a utility model, prevents cards from slipping out, keeps out dust and helps prevent curling, enhancing protection and display capabilities for TCG collections.
Companies mentioned：アンサー株式会社
Paris-based vegan nail brand “Manucurist” will release the “Playback Collection,” inspired by the mood of music from the 70s to the 90s, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The collection features 3 shades: “Nebula,” a holographic milky white; “Spicy,” a red with pink undertones; and “Tangerine,” a light neon orange. Green Natural Nail Color is available in 15 mL bottles for 2,970 yen each, including tax, while the plant-based gel polish “Green Flash Nail Lacquer” is available in 15 mL bottles for 3,960 yen each, including tax. The products will be sold through the official online shop and at the Kyoto BAL and Isetan Shinjuku stores.
BMWグループ has completed the deployment of PTC’s ALM solution, “Codebeamer,” as the foundation for next-generation digital engineering. The platform will consolidate hundreds of distributed legacy systems into an integrated data model and strengthen AI-ready engineering workflows.
Companies mentioned：BMWグループ、PTCジャパン株式会社
鰻楽 began sales on April 2, 2026, of limited-time eel gifts for Mother’s Day. Under the new concept of “giving a special meal to enjoy,” the offerings include sets of domestically sourced kabayaki and shirayaki eel, with early-bird discounts also available. The company’s president and CEO is 大森龍太郎.
Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture, where the sea, forests and history and culture converge, is drawing attention from travelers seeking wellness and local experiences. In the port town of Aburatsu, visitors can experience everyday local life by exploring businesses rooted in the community. A luxury villa, “HINATA Oshima,” is scheduled to open on the uninhabited island of Oshima in summer 2026, offering an extraordinary stay.
NPO Okuchi no Kenko has teamed up with “Sakana no Onii-san Kawa-chan” to release “Katatsumuri Ha Nanbon?,” an edutainment song about animal teeth. The project aims to raise oral health awareness while providing fun for parents and children.
Companies mentioned：YouTube「はみがきうさぎチャンネル」
“The 16th Kumamoto Story of Fire and Clay: 7 Ceramic Artists” will be held on the 5th floor of the main building of Tsuruya Department Store from April 8 to April 16, 2026. The exhibition, themed around 10 years since the Kumamoto earthquake, features 7 ceramic artists based in Kumamoto Prefecture: Hiroyuki Saito, Hitoto Tsugane, Shinpei Ido, Makiko Fukushima, Shin Egami, Asuka Kusuda and Yuichi Yamaguchi. Admission is free. In addition to each artist’s new work, the artists will exhibit pieces on the shared theme of lidded vessels, and a venue-exclusive giveaway will also be held.
According to a survey by Nexcent Inc., only 29.5% of employees are able to perform to their full potential, resulting in ¥720,000 in unrealized profit per employee annually. The cause is a dysfunctional strategic execution foundation (OS). This white paper analyzes the structure of the problem and presents a practical method for rebuilding the organization to strengthen its execution capabilities.
Manga gallery cafe “CAFE Okaoka” will reopen at a new location in Asakusa on April 19, 2026. Operated by Okaoka Inc., headed by Britney Hamada, the 3-story venue will host original manga art exhibits, talk events and manga lessons. Its food menu will also include Hokkaido fresh donuts and house-roasted coffee. The 1st floor will serve as a cafe, the 2nd floor as a gallery and the 3rd floor as an event space. The 1st floor began a soft opening on April 3, and reservations have been accepted since April 13.
Nishima Pharma Inc., a media and PR company specializing in the medical industry, will exhibit at Pharma IT & Digital Health Expo 2026, organized by Informa Markets Japan Co., Ltd. The event, now in its 7th year, will be held at the East Halls of Tokyo Big Sight from April 21 to 23, 2026. Nishima Pharma will focus on introducing its corporate and industry PR services for pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. Its booth number is 8V-01. The event is expected to welcome 30,000 visitors, with approximately 120 companies scheduled to exhibit.
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The world’s first experiential retail store, Head Concierge Jingumae, has opened. 8 brand ambassadors with national qualifications, embodying the brand’s philosophy of “food, exercise and mental well-being,” have been introduced, and a reception party will be held on April 17.
Proto Corporation will make its first appearance at the 7th Kansai Logistics Exhibition, to be held at Intex Osaka from April 8 to 10, 2026. For the logistics industry, it will showcase 2 products: “RAM MOUNT,” a highly durable equipment-mounting system, and “Gel Zab,” which helps reduce work fatigue. The company will propose ways to improve workplace safety and efficiency.
Companies mentioned：ZEBRA、Honeywell、KEYENCE
The nonprofit organization STEM Leaders held workshops on February 5 and 12, 2026, for approximately 640 students at Chiba Prefectural Isobe High School to teach them about the uses and limitations of generative AI. University students served as instructors, guiding hands-on exercises using Microsoft Copilot to show how AI can help organize thoughts and broaden options. Before the lessons, 11% of students said they understood the risks of generative AI; afterward, all students understood its benefits, appropriate use and the importance of judging whether information is accurate. The organization also plans to create a “Generative AI Use Handbook.”
Publisher-born cosmetics brand Libroaria has redesigned the packaging for its fragrance line. The new design emphasizes the experience of opening a book and a sense of storytelling.
TAC, a school for professional qualifications, is offering an early-bird discount of up to ¥10,000 on its Fundamental Information Technology Engineer Examination course through April 1.
Companies mentioned：TAC株式会社
Vision Megane Co., Ltd. will open Vision Megane Tosa Road store, its first location in Kochi Prefecture, on Friday, April 17, 2026, to mark its 50th anniversary. The store will be located inside Camera no Kitamura Kochi-Tosa Road, and will be the company’s first new store since Vision Megane joined the Kitamura Holdings group. Services will include vision tests covering 17 items, lifestyle-scenario tests and an eye examination monitor. The store will carry more than 1,000 eyeglass frames, from its original brands to international brands. To celebrate the opening, a sale offering up to 50% off frames will run from April 17 to May 14, 2026.
Professional basketball team Tokushima Gambarous has announced that it will host home games against the Saitama Broncos on April 4 and 5. Details about the games are provided in an image; the text contains no further information.
Mental coach Yuki Kanewaka has launched an official website to coincide with the release of his new book, “The Map of What You Want to Do.” He has begun offering support to young people in Japan, where work engagement is low, through his original “Life Map Method.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社Mission Full、SBクリエイティブ、ギャラップ社
清正製菓株式会社 has opened its official online shop, “Kiyomasa Store,” bringing together its brands 清正製菓, 白い貴婦人 and ASOFORET. The store offers Kumamoto specialties and sweets nationwide through a single shop.
Companies mentioned：清正製菓株式会社
The new legendary fighter “K’” has joined Netmarble’s idle RPG KOF Dot Battle. A featured summon event will run through April 16, and the “Bunny Express Event,” featuring limited pets, will be held through April 23.
Companies mentioned：Netmarble Neo Inc
OriginalNHK文化センター梅田教室は、2026年4月から全5回の歌舞伎講座「ミーハー歌舞伎」を開講する。講師は京都芸術大学教授の田口章子が務める。開催日程は4月4日、6月6日、7月4日、8月1日、9月5日の各18:00から19:30。受講料は会員価格で20,625円（税込）。
Sekido Co., Ltd. will jointly host the “DJI Solutions Demonstration” with DJI JAPAN in Yokohama on April 23, 2026. The event will explain and demonstrate automated operations and surveying using the latest automated flight base, the DJI Dock 3, and the LiDAR sensor Zenmuse L3, supporting greater efficiency in the construction and surveying industries.
Companies mentioned：DJI JAPAN株式会社
長期熟成酒研究会 exhibited at Alimentaria2026, an international food exhibition held in Barcelona, Spain, introducing Japanese aged vintage sake. In Spain, where sherry culture is deeply rooted, the sake was seen as a good match and received a positive response from local visitors.
Companies mentioned：長期熟成酒研究会、本田商店
OriginalTAC税理士講座は、2027年の試験合格を目指す受講生向けに「5月入学 完全合格+上級コース」を5月10日（日）より順次開講します。このコースでは、簿記論と財務諸表論を週1回の講義ペースで学習し、その後「上級コース」で応用論点とアウトプット力を強化します。受講料は240,000円からで、教室講座、ビデオブース、Web通信、DVD通信の4つの学習メディアが利用可能です。また、初回講義の無料体験や、簿記の知識がない方向けの「税理士スタート講座」の無料提供も行っています。
Kyushu Sangyo University, operated by the Nakamura Sangyo Gakuen educational foundation, has announced that it will refresh its brand mark in April 2026. Details are unclear, as the text of the announcement consists only of “To members of the press.”
Veterinarian-founded cat healthcare company uniam raised approximately 770 million yen in Series A funding. WPower Fund led the round, which combined a third-party allotment of shares to ANOBAKA, Crest Skill Partners and individual investors with loans from Japan Finance Corporation, Mizuho Bank and others. The funds will go toward the full-scale launch of Japan’s first cat longevity research institute, strengthening recruitment for marketing, business development, R&D and wholesale sales, product development, and expanding its wholesale sales network. Since launching sales in February 2023, uniam has released 30 products in 3 years and achieved 100-fold growth in monthly sales.
Science Arts’ live communication platform Buddycom has been selected for the second avatar customer service pilot at Hankyu Umeda Main Store. The pilot will test a new customer service model by enabling seamless voice communication between remote avatar operators and store specialists.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サイエンスアーツ、エイチ・ツー・オー リテイリング株式会社、株式会社パソナグループ、阪急阪神百貨店
Smash Core Entertainment will release a Shō Nogami model as the 41st in its “C’CLOCK” voice actor digital clock series. Orders open at noon on April 2, 2026, and the product will be made to order. Audio and images can be changed using a dedicated microSD card, and the clock includes more than 130 newly recorded voice clips. A special order period will also be offered during which the voice actor will record a name specified at the time of purchase.
Carl Zeiss has announced the new FIB-SEM “Crossbeam 750.” Equipped with the newly developed Gemini 4 electron optics system, it enables real-time, high-resolution observation without interrupting FIB processing. It is expected to dramatically improve the success rate and efficiency of TEM sample preparation for semiconductor analysis.
ノーブルパートナー株式会社 has partnered with custom furniture brand フィオレマテリアル to offer living spaces with “accessible quality” for custom-built homes in Saitama, Kanagawa and Tokyo. To mark the partnership, a campaign will offer custom furniture worth 1 million yen to the first 20 households.
Companies mentioned：フィオレマテリアル、フィオレ株式会社、ノーブルパートナー株式会社
Hotel Terrace the Square Hitachi will hold a sweets buffet during Golden Week. It will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, with admission priced at 4,000 yen for adults and 1,800 yen for elementary school students. The buffet includes strawberry desserts, light meals and a soft drink bar, and is offered in 80-minute seatings. The hotel is conveniently located a 2-minute walk from Hitachi Station.
Resonance, a restaurant operated by Blue Note Japan, has launched a collaboration menu with the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum exhibition “Twilight, Shin-hanga.” From April 2 to May 24, 2026, it will serve “Dekopon and financier tart with ricotta milk sorbet” for 1,550 yen (tax included). Customers ordering the collaboration menu will receive an original sticker, and presenting it at the museum ticket counter will give them a 200-yen discount on general admission.
Sakuya Konohana Law Office has released a new book on work rules based on labor court cases on March 25, 2026. It explains practical approaches to developing work rules that protect companies and help them avoid litigation risks.
Companies mentioned：株式会社日本法令
Yokohama Bay Quarter, operated by Yokohama Dia Building Management, will mark its 20th anniversary on August 24, 2026. To celebrate, a special website will go live on April 20, 2026, and the venue will hold a special edition of “Yokohama Lantern Night” and a mascot dog contest. The shaved ice specialty shop Himitsudo will also open a limited-time location from April 25 to August 24, 2026.
Uokyu Seinikuso Honten, a butcher shop in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, will mark its 100th anniversary on April 1, 2026. As part of its commemorative project, it will begin selling collaboration products with a century-old sake brewery and hold a customer appreciation festival from April 20. The event is a way to thank the community and show appreciation for its longstanding patronage.
Keigan Co., Ltd. has been selected for the “Domestic General-Purpose Robot Development Competition,” organized by the AI Robot Association (AIRoA). Starting in March 2026, the company will develop and manufacture a prototype dual-arm mobile manipulator. The robot is designed to be lightweight, offer high backdrivability and support remote operation, with data collection planned in homes, retail, manufacturing and logistics settings. The development period runs from March to September 2026, with Associate Professor Atsushi Kakogawa of Ritsumeikan University serving as technical advisor.
Hexa Energy Service LLC held a completion ceremony on March 24, 2026, in Tagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture, for the Tagawa Battery Storage Facility, the first project selected in Japan’s long-term decarbonized power source auction. The facility has an output of 29,970 kW and a rated capacity of 130,390 kWh, and began operations in November 2025. The project was selected in the fiscal 2023 auction conducted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Organization for Cross-regional Coordination of Transmission Operators. The company plans to begin construction in phases on other selected projects in Hokkaido, Mie Prefecture and elsewhere, and is developing a total of 549 MW of grid-scale battery storage in Japan.
アラスカ航空 announced its first international business-class suites. Featuring private, fully flat suites, premium in-flight dining and premium lounge access, they will be available starting this spring as the airline expands routes to Europe and Asia. Marking the 5th anniversary of its membership in oneworldアライアンス, the airline is promoting its global network and strengthening its position as a major global carrier on the U.S. West Coast.
Companies mentioned：アラスカ航空、oneworldアライアンス
売れるAIマーケティング社, a consolidated subsidiary of 売れるネット広告社グループ, has launched “売れるAI ECデザイナー,” an AI platform that enables design changes and content updates to EC sites using only natural-language instructions. The service brings the natural-language coding method “Vibe Coding” to EC operations, allowing AI to directly rewrite EC site template files, even for users who are not engineers or designers. It will initially support Shopify, with plans to expand support to other major EC platforms. The company expects the service to contribute positively to consolidated results for the fiscal year ending July 2026.
Universal Studios Japan has signed corporate marketing partnership agreements with 3 companies: Nissin Foods, Nichiban and SANKYU. The partnerships will promote enhanced guest experiences and joint marketing initiatives, helping build excitement for the park’s 25th anniversary.
Companies mentioned：日清食品株式会社、ニチバン株式会社、山九株式会社、合同会社ユー・エス・ジェイ、コムキャスト NBCユニバーサルグループ
reGretGirl’s new song “日常” has been selected for the 2nd consecutive year as the WEB CM song for “柳屋あんず油.” The ballad celebrates the precious moments of everyday life shared by everyone. 林芽亜里 and 葉山陽琉 appear in the new commercial.
心斎橋PARCO and Daimaru Shinsaibashi opened a dedicated staff refresh room inside 心斎橋PARCO on April 1, 2026. The facility covers 60 tsubo, with the break area expanded to approximately 2 times its previous size at 心斎橋PARCO and approximately 140% across both buildings combined. Kokuyo collaborated on the space design and surveyed the needs of sales staff in February 2026. As opening events, “PARCO and Daimaru Complimentary Coffee” will be held on April 9 and April 11, 2026.
Daimaru Shinsaibashi and 心斎橋PARCO have opened a dedicated “PARCO and Daimaru Refresh Room” in the building to support the “emotional labor” of their staff.
Companies mentioned：大丸松坂屋百貨店、心斎橋PARCO、コクヨ
Originalゼットン、エムエスエンタープライズ、近鉄不動産の3社は、BTSのJinがアンバサダーを務める酒類ブランド「IGIN」の大型ポップアップストアをあべのハルカスで4月20日から開催する。日本初上陸の新作グッズなど100種類以上が販売される。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ゼットン、株式会社エムエスエンタープライズ、近鉄不動産株式会社、アンドエスティHDグループ
Kokuyo completed the planning, design, interior construction and furniture installation for the “PARCO and Daimaru Refresh Room,” for sales staff at Shinsaibashi PARCO and Daimaru Shinsaibashi, inside Shinsaibashi PARCO, operated by PARCO Co., Ltd., in late March. The shared facility for sales staff opened on April 1, 2026. It covers 60 tsubo and has 52 seats. Drawing on its expertise in workplace development, Kokuyo supports the creation of back-of-house environments that encourage physical and mental refreshment and communication among people working in customer service.
Yellow Co., Ltd., which handles promotional and novelty goods, has published a notice about its shipping arrangements during the 2026 Golden Week holiday period. The notice is intended to inform customers in advance.