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株式会社丹徳 has renewed its Bronze Partner agreement with KAWAGOE BC/LAFESTA KAWAGOE for the 2026-27 season. 株式会社丹徳 operates a merchant house with a 150-year history and a 200-tsubo Japanese garden in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture. The company offers services including matcha experiences, dining, lodging, and weddings. KAWAGOE BC/LAFESTA KAWAGOE is an organization based in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture.
Smart Life Association and Smart Gut will host an online seminar on “gut bacteria and chronic inflammation” on April 25, featuring Professor Yuji Naito of 京都府立医科大学.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人スマートライフ協会、株式会社Smart Gut、京都府立医科大学
株式会社ベクトル has revamped “JOBTV,” a recruitment media platform for new graduates that uses short videos and social media, and launched a recruitment ecosystem incorporating “SEESAS,” a behavioral model for the social media era.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベクトル
KADOKAWA Game Linkage released a comprehensive strategy guide for the Nintendo Switch 2 game “Mario Kart World” on April 2, 2026.
Companies mentioned：任天堂株式会社
Original合同会社EXNOAが運営するDMM GAMESのRPG『あやかしランブル！』が、リリース6.5周年を記念し、無料10連召喚イベントを開催します。無料10連召喚は2026年4月2日から2026年4月30日4:59まで毎日1回実施されます。また、「★5 ヨミ」が手に入る期間限定の逢魔襲来イベントが2026年4月2日から2026年4月16日まで開催。さらに、第5.5回陰陽大祭番外編の投票期間が2026年4月2日から2026年4月16日11:59まで設定されています。
On May 15, 2026, Takuto Ichimura and Yoshifumi Nagakubo of Mori Hamada & Matsumoto will hold a seminar titled “Key Points of the Simultaneous Market and the Outlook for the Electricity Business.” The seminar will share insights from the forefront of institutional design on market structures that balance a stable electricity supply with economic efficiency, focusing in particular on how the “simultaneous market” works, its challenges, and its impact on the electricity business of the future. It is hosted by 新社会システム総合研究所 (SSK).
Originalフェリシモなど4者は、神戸ウォーターフロントの回遊性を高めるため、「ワインボトル281本分」などユニークな指標を用いた路面サインを3月27日より新港町西地区の歩道に設置した。
Companies mentioned：株式会社アクアメント、株式会社Bowl、大手前大学
Kyushu’s first official Godzilla shop, “Godzilla Store Hakata,” is opening on the 2F of Hakata Marui. A giant Godzilla measuring about 2m will be on display, and limited-edition products featuring monsters set in Fukuoka will also be sold.
Companies mentioned：株式会社丸井、東宝株式会社（特撮怪獣の権利元として間接的）
HIROFU will host an Instagram Live with stylist Naoko Okusa starting at 20:30 on Thursday, April 9. The live stream will be broadcast from HIROFU Daimaru Tokyo and will mainly introduce “BREZZA,” a new mesh-bag series from the spring/summer collection. New styles and colors are scheduled to go on sale Friday, April 10, and a special announcement is also planned during the live stream.
ANYCOLOR株式会社 has launched official fan clubs for 3 Nijisanji members—十河ののは, 猫屋敷美紅, and 不破湊—as of April 2, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ANYCOLOR株式会社
Yohji Yamamoto’s brand “Ground Y” will reopen its Shinsaibashi PARCO store after renovation on April 24. The new store, featuring a striking contrast of black and white, will carry the 2026 spring/summer collection.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヨウジヤマモト、株式会社パルコ
Matsuya Foods will launch “Matsuya’s 60-Choice Lunch Set” on April 7, 2026, to mark its 60th anniversary. Customers can choose from 6 main dishes and 10 sides, and the new “Umatoma Cheese Gyumeshi” will also be available.
Companies mentioned：株式会社松屋フーズ
To celebrate 『動き出す妖怪展 TOKYO』, the 『浅草百鬼夜行パレード』 will take place on April 4, 2026, with more than 70 yokai parading along Asakusa Roku-ku Broadway.
Companies mentioned：寺田倉庫、浅草六区エリアマネジメント協会、キャライノベイト、フレグランスブランド『破天荒』
MGI, MIXI’s 100% investment subsidiary, has launched “LVLZero Tokyo,” an accelerator supporting the overseas expansion of Japanese indie games, and began accepting applications on April 2, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社MIXI、Nazara Technologies社、Chimera Ventures社、IGDA、株式会社アクティブゲーミングメディア、東京都（TOKYO SUTEAM）
Satoshi Okura, president and representative director of Iwaki FC, was appointed a visiting professor at Ritsumeikan University effective April 1, 2026. He plans to share his professional experience with students while deepening mutual learning.
Originalベルギー1部リーグのシント＝トロイデンVV（STVV）が、コンサル事業を展開する株式会社Interiorと2025-2026シーズンのコーポレートスポンサー契約を締結した。
Companies mentioned：株式会社Interior、合同会社DMM.com、FC東京、アルビレックス新潟、ガンバ大阪、SLベンフィカ、アル・ラーヤンSC、V・ファーレン長崎、湘南ベルマーレ、アンデルレヒト、サガン鳥栖
The Chinese restaurant 品川大飯店 at 品川プリンスホテル will offer “Chinese Afternoon Tea～A Special Treat in Jade Green～,” themed around fresh spring greenery, for a limited time from April 20 to June 21, 2026.
Companies mentioned：品川プリンスホテル
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バリューデザイン and 京都仏教会 have developed “おまいりPay,” a cashless payment service exclusively for temples and shrines. It will be introduced at places including Ginkakuji starting in April, offering a payment method that takes “freedom of religion” into consideration.
Companies mentioned：ペイクラウドホールディングス株式会社、一般財団法人京都仏教会、慈照寺（銀閣寺）、永観堂禅林寺、相国寺承天閣美術館
Shochiku Geino will hold the free comedy show “Shochiku Geino Higeki Live Make・座・Comedy Theater in Ginza ～Let the Symphony of Laughter Resound～” at the Shochiku Information Center on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The event will feature young comedians and talent affiliated with Shochiku Geino, including comedy performances and a rock-paper-scissors tournament for audience participation. No reservation is required, and anyone may attend.
Original株式会社一旗がプロデュースする「動き出す妖怪展 TOKYO」の関連イベント「浅草百鬼夜行パレード」が、2026年4月4日（土）に浅草六区ブロードウェイで開催されます。パレードは17:00頃から約1時間行われ、約百匹の妖怪が練り歩きます。また、同日には「浅草六区SAKURA STREET -桜艶通り-」も開催され、日本たばこ産業が「Ploom LOUNGE」を展開します。さらに、フレグランスブランド「破天荒」とのコラボレーションにより、桜吹雪をイメージした香りの演出も行われます。「動き出す妖怪展 TOKYO」自体は2026年3月27日（金）から6月28日（日）まで寺田倉庫 G1ビルで開催中です。
運動通信社 and KDDI have announced that “Prince Takamado Trophy JFA U-18 Football Premier League 2026” will be streamed live for free on “SPORTS BULL,” which they operate.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人日本サッカー協会、KDDI株式会社
Aquarium アトア and FELISSIMO have partnered to install pavement art signs that encourage visitors to explore the Kobe waterfront. The signs feature unique designs that show distances using measures such as the number of penguin steps.
Companies mentioned：AQUARIUM×ART átoa、株式会社フェリシモ、大手前大学、株式会社Bowl
Yamanashi Chuo Bank, Ltd. and Yamanashi Chugin DC Card Co., Ltd. are partnering with Ichikawamisato Town to offer a special promotion exclusively for gold card members of the credit card “JiMOCA.” The promotion aims to provide added value to “JiMOCA” gold card members and revitalize the region through collaboration with municipalities. Specifically, advance sales will be held for paid seats at the “Shinmei Fireworks” event. The bank group will continue striving to provide special experiences for customers to enjoy.
Originalウイスキー文化研究所が、日本最高峰の資格「マスター・オブ・ウイスキー」の2025年度合格者3名を発表した。難関試験を突破し新たなマスターが誕生した。
Companies mentioned：BAR リンクの木
Original株式会社令和トラベルは、旅行アプリ『NEWT』にて、中東情勢の急激な変化を受け、中東地域を目的地・経由地とする旅行の全額返金対応を4月30日出発分まで延長すると発表した。
Companies mentioned：株式会社令和トラベル
Bunkamura, currently closed except for Orchard Hall, announced its music and dance lineup for the first half of fiscal 2026 under “Bunkamura Challenge.” Through performances by renowned artists, it will present new ways of sharing culture.
Companies mentioned：NHK交響楽団
Originalオーガニックコスメブランド「ヴェレダ」が、2026年4月4日・5日にパシフィコ横浜で開催される「マタニティ＆ベビーフェスタ2026」に出展する。助産師によるセミナーや製品体験を提供する。
Companies mentioned：ヴェレダ
Asahi Shogakusei Shimbun and Kokumin Kyosai coop published a special advertisement for April 4, “Children’s Safety Watch Day,” to help prevent traffic accidents involving children starting first grade. Through the “7-Year-Old Traffic Safety Project,” the campaign has donated more than 1.94 million crossing flags to elementary schools and other institutions nationwide. On June 25, 2025, it also held an online traffic safety class attended by 7,104 students from 75 schools nationwide, and an archive video has been available since July 31 of the same year.
KeePer Technical Laboratory will make its first entry in the women-only motorsports series “KYOJO CUP” in 2026 as KeePer KONDO RACING. The team has selected 15-year-old driver Sara Matsui and is taking on a new challenge.
Companies mentioned：KONDO RACING、ウイリアムズF1チーム
Hankyu Hanshin Express held an entrance ceremony on April 1, 2026, welcoming 67 new employees. President Satoshi Yoshimoto delivered an address discussing changes in the international logistics environment and encouraging them to take on challenges as professionals.
Kokumin Kyosai coop published a special advertisement in Asahi Shogakusei Shimbun for the “7-Year-Old Traffic Safety Project,” which aims to prevent traffic accidents involving children starting first grade, to mark “Children’s Safety Watch Day” on April 4.
Companies mentioned：朝日学生新聞社
Goodpatch, Inc. and Ritsumeikan University’s Design Science Research Institute signed an industry-academia collaboration agreement on March 25, 2026. The agreement aims to advance education and research through design and develop talent. The partners will conduct joint research using data from Goodpatch’s “ReDesigner for Student” and offer educational programs directly linked to real-world implementation. They also plan to expand collaboration to education and research at Ritsumeikan University’s College of Design and Art and Graduate School of Design and Art, opening in April 2026.
Trainocate, Ltd. launched “IT Trends at a Glance: 2026 Edition” on April 1, 2026, an e-learning course covering the latest IT trends and business strategies essential in the DX era. The course explores the latest generative AI use cases and changes in development methods brought about by agentic AI, and is available in 2 versions tailored to learners’ roles: “for operating companies” and “for SIers.” Each costs 19,250 yen (tax included), and the courses take 8 hours and 12.5 hours, respectively.
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium began displaying the scalefin cardinalfish on April 1, 2026. The fish glows blue using “stolen protein” from the sea fireflies it eats. Its glowing mechanism has been scientifically confirmed through whole-genome sequencing.
Companies mentioned：東北大学
Persol Business Process Design, 流通科学大学 and 神戸市須磨区 launched a regional revitalization project through industry-academia-government collaboration. Led by students, the project aims to address challenges in the Myodani area and foster civic pride, and held the “Myodani Akamichi Furusato Festival.”
Companies mentioned：パーソルビジネスプロセスデザイン株式会社、流通科学大学、神戸市須磨区
株式会社GOODROID launched a 1st anniversary campaign for the smartphone game “SAKAMOTO DAYS Dangerous Puzzle” on April 2. The campaign includes the debut of tag-team characters and the distribution of 3,000 diamonds.
Companies mentioned：株式会社GOODROID、集英社
Jukusen, a cram school search site operated by 株式会社DeltaX, launched a new feature on April 2, 2026, that lets users search for nearby classrooms on a map. This makes it easier to get an intuitive sense of how convenient it is to commute to each school.
Companies mentioned：株式会社DeltaX
Original日本管財株式会社が、渋谷区の「学校施設包括管理業務委託」の契約候補事業者に選定された。老朽化が進む学校施設の計画的な管理を目的としている。
Companies mentioned：渋谷区
Hoken Minaoshi Honpo Group, which operates businesses related to insurance agencies, announced that its subsidiary Hoken Minaoshi Honpo will open “Hoken Minaoshi Honpo Sea Mall Shimonoseki” in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on Friday, April 3, 2026. The store is on the 1st floor of Sea Mall Shimonoseki. As an opening campaign, visitors will receive household goods or snacks from April 3 to April 5, 2026. Hoken Minaoshi Honpo Group was established on August 5, 2025, has capital of 100 million yen and has 2,255 employees on a consolidated basis.
Original医療機器大手のテレフレックス社が、o9ソリューションズのプラットフォーム「o9 デジタルブレイン」を活用し、需要計画・供給計画のグローバル本番稼働を開始した。
Companies mentioned：テレフレックス社、o9ソリューションズ
Tachibana E-Shuhan began selling the 113th edition of its popular whisky lottery, featuring “Yamazaki 18 Year Old,” on Amazon on April 2.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アップライジング、サントリー、Amazon
Gentosha Gold Online, Inc. will hold a free online seminar at 21:00 on April 23, 2026, about the high-profit business model of “Kaitori Daikichi,” where even people with no prior experience have achieved monthly earnings exceeding 3 million yen. The seminar will explain the outlook for the reuse market, the head office’s support system and the purchasing system that enables high profit margins. Benefits for participants will also be offered.
Nippon Hallmark Co., Ltd. will release summer-themed products on April 6, 2026, to brighten summer greeting cards. The lineup includes summer music-box cards, summer greeting cards, summer postcards and summer-patterned gift envelopes featuring themes such as fireworks, wind chimes and bon dances. The new collection comprises 58 items, including cards that bring Japanese summer scenes to life in three dimensions and gift envelopes with holographic foil.
Original株式会社アフロは、高品質なロイヤリティフリーコンテンツを誰でも1点1,100円（税込）で利用できる「バリューキャンペーン」を2026年4月1日より開始した。このキャンペーンは、2025年に開始されたバリュープランの好評を受けてアップグレードされ、申込み不要で約350万点の対象コンテンツが利用可能となる。
株式会社AGEST released the latest version, 2.0, of its domestically developed SBOM management tool, “SBOM Archi.” The update significantly enhances operability and security features for enterprise use.
Companies mentioned：株式会社AGEST、Okta、Slack、Redmine
株式会社パレット opened “Canvas Nagoya,” a satellite office for employing people with disabilities, on April 1, 2026. It is the company’s first location in the Tokai region.
Companies mentioned：CRGホールディングス株式会社、株式会社パレット
Social Welfare Corporation Hoyukai held its “FY Reiwa 8 Induction Ceremony” on March 31, 2026. A total of 68 people joined the organization: 33 new graduates with job offers and 35 EPA employees.
The Digital Currency Forum, whose secretariat is operated by DeCurret DCP Inc., published Progress Report No. 5, summarizing progress on studies aimed at implementation following the launch of commercial services for the digital currency “DCJPY.” The report covers initiatives by its working groups on electricity trading, regional currencies, administrative services and the Invoice Chain, and announces new participating members.
Oisix Niigata Albirex Baseball Club has appointed UUUM Inc. and popular video creator SOSHI as 2026 ambassadors. SOSHI is set to take part in a new project to showcase the team’s appeal through video, drawing on his years of video production experience. The club will share its appeal through a diverse range of content created in collaboration with creators affiliated with UUUM.
On April 2, 2026, JTP Corporation launched “Transcription Lite,” a mini-app available on the “Third AI Generative AI Solution” platform. By uploading audio or video recordings of a meeting, users can have AI automatically generate a full transcript, summary, meeting minutes and participant information. The app supports more efficient meeting documentation and knowledge use, and promotes the business adoption of generative AI.
AuthenticAI Inc. officially launched “AI Movie,” a video-generation feature powered by ByteDance’s “Seedance” series, on its enterprise generative AI platform “Maison AI.” The feature generates high-quality videos from text or images, while AI agents help create prompts, overcoming barriers of cost and expertise in producing social media assets and promotional videos.
AuthenticAI Inc. has added the next-generation “GPT-5.4” series, with 4 model options, to its enterprise generative AI platform “Maison AI,” comprehensively overhauling its existing GPT-5 models. This enables Maison AI to deliver both speed and accuracy, allowing users to choose the best AI model for their needs.
AuthenticAI Inc. published “Case of WORLD vol.2,” a collection of case studies on the use of its generative AI platform “Maison AI” at World Co., Ltd. The collection introduces AI use cases from 3 departments: World’s Corporate Communications Office, Business Management Office’s Finance and Accounting Management Department, and Corporate Strategy Office’s AI Initiative. It details how “Maison AI” is transforming work and delivering results across different business areas, including shortening translation work, reducing reliance on individuals in financial management, and advancing AI strategy.
AndL Inc. has been recognized by 農林水産省 as a “Food Education Practice Excellence Corporation 2026” in recognition of its efforts to promote food education and health among employees.
Companies mentioned：農林水産省
Agritech company NEXTAGE Inc. and renewable energy company SBI Smart Energy Co., Ltd. have jointly repurposed the former Katayose Elementary School in Shiwa, Iwate Prefecture, and launched Tohoku’s first AI-powered next-generation wasabi farm. The project aims to realize a “circular agriculture model” combining renewable energy with advanced agricultural technology, enabling stable wasabi cultivation using IoT and AI.
Tax Accountant Corporation Chester opened its Tsukuba office in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, in April 2026, bringing its nationwide network to 19 locations. Demand for inheritance tax filings is growing amid an aging society and tax reforms. The company specializes in inheritance tax and handles more than 3,000 cases annually, with over 400 employees across the group. The Tsukuba office is headed by Genta Yamada and will handle inheritance tax filings and inheritance planning, primarily in Ibaraki Prefecture.
Toho Co., Ltd. will open “Godzilla Store Hakata,” its first store in Kyushu, on April 6, 2026, and reopen “Godzilla Store Umeda” at a new location following renovations.
Companies mentioned：丸井グループ（博多マルイ）、大丸松坂屋百貨店（大丸梅田店）、阪急電鉄（NU茶屋町）
VOLVE Inc. has relaunched its “National Public Servant Annual Salary Simulator,” updated to reflect the significant salary increases in Reiwa 7.
株式会社マルエツ will open a new “Maruetsu Petit Nishiyokohama Station Front Store” in Nishi Ward, Yokohama, on April 9, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マルエツ
The world’s largest food manufacturing trade show, FOOMA JAPAN 2026, will be held at Tokyo Big Sight for 4 days, from June 2 to June 5, 2026. The exhibition will bring together technologies supporting next-generation food manufacturing, including automation and labor-saving systems, AI and robotics, and food tech, with a record 1,025 companies exhibiting. The Grand Prize for the 5th FOOMA Awards 2026 will be announced on the opening day, with 6 products selected from 27 entries nominated. In addition, 36 companies will give pitch presentations in the Startup Zone, and the Startup Grand Prix 2026 will also be held. The event will also feature Academic Plaza, with 43 universities and research institutions participating from Japan and abroad, as well as multiple seminars.
Staffbase has stepped up its communications to build brand awareness and understanding in the Japanese market. Initiatives include launching an official note account, releasing a video on business video platform PIVOT, and starting a taxi advertising campaign in Tokyo. On April 22, it will also hold a seminar at Shibuya Hikarie titled “The Latest Trends in Internal Communications in the AI Era.” The company offers the world’s first AI-native employee experience platform, adopted by more than 1,500 companies, including adidas and DHL.
株式会社ジェブ held a title game on March 28, 2026, during a home game of professional basketball team さいたまブロンコス. About 1,500 people attended, and the company promoted products including its 剥落防止くん.
Companies mentioned：さいたまブロンコス、しながわシティバスケットボールクラブ
一般財団法人球心会 will set up a “BEYOND OH! PLAY KIDS” corner at “Koshien Kids Festa ~2026 spring~,” to be held on May 6, 2026, at Hanshin Koshien Stadium and other venues. The event will offer children free activities to try basic baseball skills, including batting, pitching and base running, as well as a photo spot. Participants who visit all the content areas will receive a fluffy ball bearing the 球心会 logo, while those who register an ID will receive a fluffy bat. The event has been held since 2021, and this will be its 10th edition.
株式会社ゼウレカ and 住友ファーマ株式会社 have signed a joint research agreement on small-molecule drug discovery. Under the agreement, the companies will design and evaluate new small-molecule compounds targeting targets identified by 住友ファーマ, with the aim of creating novel drug candidates. ゼウレカ will advance the research using its advanced computational drug discovery technologies, including its proprietary Free Energy Perturbation program Xeureka FEP and molecular generation tool XE-Generator. ゼウレカ uses AI and large-scale molecular dynamics simulations to help pharmaceutical and biotech companies improve the efficiency and success rates of their drug discovery research.
Univis Group took over the business of Mother Brain effective April 1, 2026. The move integrates information services and consulting, particularly in accounting, tax and legal matters, and strengthens support for Japanese companies operating in Thailand. Following the transfer, the new company name is Univis (Thailand) Co. Ltd., and 森 陽平 will serve as its representative. The business transfer aims to combine the strengths of both companies to support client companies’ growth and help them address challenges.
The second outlet of “TOHO entertainment STORE,” a retail complex featuring merchandise from 東宝グループ, and its first in the Kansai region, will open at NU Chayamachi in Osaka on April 6, 2026.
Companies mentioned：TOHOリテール株式会社、東宝グループ
ブラザーズ株式会社 has launched EC兄弟, a multifunctional web service that supports more efficient e-commerce operations and higher sales, for 19,800 yen per month.
Companies mentioned：ブラザーズ株式会社、futureshop
テクセンドフォトマスク株式会社 won the Equity Issuer of the Year award in the equity category at DEALWATCH AWARDS 2025, hosted by LSEG. The company holds the world’s largest share of the semiconductor photomask market and was recognized for its flexible IPO structure, which took market conditions into account. Reasons cited for the award included strong profitability and the expansion of deal size through a large-scale share offering. CEO and Representative Director 二ノ宮照雄 expressed gratitude to investors and his commitment to contributing to the semiconductor industry.
株式会社医学書院 will release 医療者のポスターデザイン, a design guide for medical professionals and researchers, on April 6, 2026.
京成バラ園 has signed an agreement with 株式会社オフィスミゴト as its first attraction sponsor. The two parties will jointly operate the company’s ride attraction アリスツアーズ and promote the development of the park as a “rose-themed amusement park.”
Companies mentioned：京成バラ園芸株式会社、株式会社オフィスミゴト
ラス恋, the matching app operated by 株式会社ラス恋, has become a full member B of DMMA（一般社団法人恋愛・結婚マッチングアプリ協会）. At the same time, 2 experts were appointed as official advisers.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人恋愛・結婚マッチングアプリ協会（DMMA）
株式会社ユーリンク has launched SomonQA, a system that uses AI to efficiently create and manage anticipated questions and answers for shareholder meetings. By entering keywords, the system automatically drafts questions and answers and provides supporting documents, streamlining the preparation of Q&As. Centralized cross-departmental management, approval workflows and search functions also enable progress management and history tracking. The system stores and leverages past data to support annual meeting preparations and year-round IR and SR activities.
ペッツファースト動物病院 お台場クリニック, operated by ペッツファーストホールディングス株式会社, resumed consultations on April 1, 2026, following a closure that began in May 2025.
Companies mentioned：ペッツファーストホールディングス株式会社
株式会社アンドロード has begun full-scale sales of NU℃MO bedding, made with Conformar®, a next-generation temperature-regulating fiber developed by 住友化学株式会社, in collaboration with アサギ株式会社. The product reduces labor costs, storage space needs and inventory management burdens associated with seasonal bedding changes. Lodging facilities can eliminate the need for 2 changeovers a year, while hospitals and care facilities can benefit from wash durability and easier hygiene management, reducing staff workloads and improving users’ QOL. In addition to selling the product, アンドロード also proposes implementation plans tailored to the characteristics of each facility.
イエナアカデミー has launched a medical school entrance exam preparation course open to junior high school students. Through accelerated learning and past exam preparation tailored to each student’s target school, it offers the shortest route to medical school admission.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ウィア・エデュケーション、イエナアカデミー
エース株式会社 has released Midnight Green, a new color for Presti, a domestically made suitcase from Japanese travel bag brand PROTECA that combines luxurious design with high functionality. The new color features chrome-plated parts and genuine leather handles for an elegant look, while proprietary features such as silent casters and Magic Stop help ensure comfortable travel.
Barneys Japan Co., Ltd. will hold a pop-up event for ＜FRACTION＞ at its Barneys New York Yokohama and Kobe stores from April 3 to April 26, 2026. In addition to the 2026 Spring/Summer collection, customers can order jackets and shoes made from genuine crocodile leather. Designer KO NAKANO will also visit the stores to introduce the brand's vision. Items include the WG MOTERCYCLE COAT at 121,000 yen and the CAVE LONG BLAZER at 396,000 yen.
ENDROLL Inc.'s soothing idle game “Onomatopia” was selected as App Store's “Game of the Day” on March 22, 2026. The highly rated app has a 4.6 rating and generates natural sounds and ASMR to support users during work and relaxation.
Companies mentioned：ENDROLL
Himeji Cable Television signed a basic agreement with Kamikawa Town, Kanzaki District, Hyogo Prefecture, on March 31, 2026, concerning the commissioned operation of the town's cable television business. Under the agreement, operation of the Kamikawa Town cable television business will transition to the company's IRU-based model from April 2027. The transition period will be fiscal 2026. The company will cooperate in upgrading equipment for 10-gigabit services and, after resident information sessions, will visit households to complete contract transfer procedures. Its service area spans a wide region including Himeji City and Kamikawa Town. As of the end of December 2025, it had 72,000 television, 69,000 internet and 50,000 telephone subscribers.
Syn Co., Ltd., a music production company marking its 35th anniversary, announced that it will rebrand as “Nick Wood Music” and move into a new stage.
Companies mentioned：トヨタ、レクサス、ソニー、資生堂、CNN、フェラーリ、ディズニー、クラリッジズ、Amazon Japan、Mastercard、キリン、Mountain Dew、NHK、Tatcha
Sentino Co., Ltd. announced “Sentino,” an AI character creation and management platform for IP-owning companies and creators. It released a product demo on March 30, 2026, and is recruiting participants for its beta test.
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“Kyodashi Oden and Seasonal Vegetable Tempura Torii Kuguri,” operated by Elegant Ace Co., Ltd., began serving its new specialty, “chicken-stock oden,” and seasonal limited-time courses on April 2. The chicken-stock oden is characterized by its rich flavor, developed by simmering domestically produced chicken carcasses for 4 hours. The 4 banquet courses are “Itsukushima Course” (3500 yen), “Fushimi Inari Course” (4500 yen), “Izumo Course” (5000 yen) and “Ise Course” (6000 yen). The restaurants are located in Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Yokohama and Omiya, and offer many fully private rooms ideal for business entertaining and banquets.
Mitsui Fudosan has begun construction on the Block B rebuilding plan at Mitsui Outlet Park Tama Minami-Osawa. Block A will also undergo a major renovation while remaining open, and the facility is scheduled to open in spring 2028 with around 150 stores.
Companies mentioned：八王子市
株式会社Linksy began providing its “hands-on RPO” service and recruitment strategy support in February 2026 to help achieve the hiring plan associated with the business expansion of Hirakawa Energy HD.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Linksy、株式会社ヒラカワエナジーホールディングス
W2株式会社 will host a livestream on April 15, 2026, featuring 4℃'s digital marketing director and focusing on career development for e-commerce professionals and organizational development.
Companies mentioned：W2株式会社、株式会社エフ・ディ・シィ・プロダクツ（4℃）
Felo Inc. will exhibit at the Japan Startup Summit, part of “Japan IT Week Spring 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from April 8, 2026, showcasing “Felo,” an AI agent that handles everything from search to document creation.
Companies mentioned：AWS
khb東日本放送 will hold “Sendai Ramen Festa 2026” from April 24 to May 6, 2026. A total of 21 popular ramen shops will gather in Sendai.
Companies mentioned：khb東日本放送、仙台89ERS、ベガルタ仙台、Ramen Switch、ラーメンデータバンク
Haiko Onoda Remicon, Idemitsu Kosan and Nippon Concrete Industries have for the first time used concrete containing “カルカーボ,” a synthetic calcium carbonate that fixes CO2, in river improvement work in Shiga Prefecture.
Companies mentioned：灰孝小野田レミコン株式会社、出光興産株式会社、日本コンクリート工業株式会社、一般財団法人日本建築総合試験所（GBRC）
NEDO has opened applications for “NEDO Challenge, Baggage-Loading Robot,” a contest aimed at automating baggage loading at airports. The initiative seeks to identify and deploy robot technologies to address the severe labor shortage.
Companies mentioned：経済産業省、国土交通省
Kamakura International FC and the Innovation Gateway Shonan Rotary Club held “New Shonan Sports Festa by Innovation Gateway Shonan RC 2026” at Goldcrest Stadium Kamakura on February 28, 2026. A total of 9 teams participated, including 4 from Fujisawa City and 5 from Kamakura City, and children in the U-8 category enjoyed a friendly soccer tournament. The day before the tournament, a sportsmanship workshop was also held by a person certified by the Japan Sportsmanship Association. The event aims to develop the next generation of leaders and foster community in the Fujisawa-Kamakura area.
“JP SMART SIM,” a SIM service for foreign residents provided by DXHUB, now supports identity verification at Seven Bank ATMs. Users can start using the service as soon as the same day, without a dedicated app.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セブン銀行
StockSun Inc. has launched a free job listing review service by recruitment professional Riku Miyachi for subscribers to its recruitment outsourcing service “Torutorukun.” The service supports companies seeking to attract applicants. Miyachi is a former Recruit employee with a track record of supporting recruitment at more than 300 companies. The service also draws on web marketing expertise to help create listings that attract applicants.
Vegas Vegas Co., Ltd. will begin airing its new commercial, “Boiling Power Moves the World,” on April 1, 2026, featuring professional boxer Tenshin Nasukawa as brand ambassador. The company has also completely revamped its corporate website and launched its owned media outlet, “VEGAS INSIDE.”
ITFOR Inc. made donations totaling 3 million yen to 3 prefectures—Ishikawa, Tokushima and Tottori—in fiscal 2025 through the corporate hometown tax program. This marks the 4th consecutive year of the initiative, with 1 million yen going to each prefecture to support victims of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, disaster preparedness and digital prefectural government reform projects. The company considers “contributing to society through regional revitalization” an important issue and aims to continue supporting local communities.
Fuji Premium Resort has added 3 new concept rooms (Grande Suite and Moderate Suite) within Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, designed to help guests recharge their minds and bodies. To mark its feature on Nippon TV’s Hirunandesu!, the resort is offering a limited-time package that provides a resort experience where guests can enjoy the blessings of Mount Fuji.
Rakuten Travel announced travel trends for Golden Week 2026, with domestic room-night bookings performing strongly at approximately 1.1 times the level of the same period a year earlier. Trips by groups of women in particular rose to more than 1.3 times the previous year’s level, while solo trips by women and trips by mixed-gender groups also increased to more than 1.2 times. The top 5 destinations were Tokyo, Hokkaido, Osaka, Okinawa and Fukuoka, with Hokkaido and Okinawa each seeing an increase to more than 1.2 times. Niigata grew to more than 1.4 times, driven by concerts, and Nagasaki and Toyama also gained popularity. Packages featuring “pets,” “all-inclusive,” “lounges” and “glamping” are also proving popular, at 1.2 to 1.4 times the previous year’s level.
Harada Munenori’s short story collection Spring and Summer: A Collection of Travel Short Stories (Kadokawa Bunko) has been selected as a “Super Discovery Book!” in the Discovery Division of the 2026 Booksellers’ Award. The award recognizes books that stand the test of time or remain enjoyable on rereading, selected by booksellers at participating stores. Its sequel, Autumn and Winter: A Collection of Travel Short Stories, is also featured. Harada made his debut after receiving an honorable mention for the Subaru Literary Prize in 1984.
The family event “Koshien Kids Festa ~2026 spring~,” for children in elementary school and younger, will be held in the Hanshin Koshien Stadium area on May 6, 2026.
Companies mentioned：阪神電気鉄道株式会社、三井不動産株式会社、武庫川女子大学、西宮市、一般財団法人 球心会、阪神タイガース