The world’s largest idol festival, “TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL,” and 株式会社TRUSTAR launch the “TIF de Debut 2026” audition! Applications open April 3!
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The world’s largest idol festival, “TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL,” and 株式会社TRUSTAR are jointly holding the “TIF de Debut 2026” idol audition. Applications will be accepted from April 3 to May 3, 2026. The audition has launched many idol groups, including “Sweet Alley” and “高嶺のなでしこ.” Prizes include an appearance at “TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2026” and a place in a new idol group. Suzuka Tomita, who belongs to TRUSTAR, will serve as ambassador.
Peaches carried with “the fear that my hands would tear off.” New tote launched in response to farmers’ feedback
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Ebisu Co., Ltd. of Okayama Prefecture will launch the “EBIST Tote” on April 5, 2026, a dedicated bag that safely carries gift boxes of peaches and grapes while keeping them horizontal.
A child who took part became a member of Japan’s 2025 Deaflympics team｜Now supporting the next generation as an event staff member—grant awarded to “Deaf Sports Festival,” a sports exchange for children with hearing impairments running for 10 years
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“Deaf Sports Festival,” a sports exchange for children with hearing impairments organized by the general incorporated association Deaf Nova, has been selected for the “FY2025 Sumitomo Life Community Sports Promotion Grant Program” run by the Sumitomo Life Health Foundation. The project will receive a total of 2.94 million yen in grants over 2 years and began in Osaka in 2013. A child who previously took part went on to represent Japan at the 2025 Deaflympics and now also participates as an event staff member. Three athletes from Sumitomo Densetsu and multiple Deaflympics competitors are scheduled to take part in this event, with about 50 participants expected on day 1 and about 30 on day 2.