https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 1 countries/regions: Japan, 40 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/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44147https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44147Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESYACHIYO FLAGs, a 3x3 professional basketball team based in Yachiyo, Chiba Prefecture, has signed a sponsorship agreement with NUMBER NINE, a night lounge bar in Yachiyo, for the 26-27 season. YACHIYO FLAGs is rooted in the local community and holds events with children and participates in community development activities. NUMBER NINE is a new social venue for adults in Katsutadai, Yachiyo. The two parties plan to collaborate in various ways, including joint promotions at game venues and sponsorship of local events. 株式会社HABAYA is a company specializing in full renovations, house cleaning and other services. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44165https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44165Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス プラザスタイル カンパニーは、全国のPLAZAで140種以上の限定デザインTシャツを販売するプロモーションを2026年4月3日から開催します。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44164https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44164Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESイシン株式会社 and Palo Alto Networks will co-host a free webinar for local governments on “Zero-trust practices and data governance” on May 21, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44163https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44163Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESApril 3 was designated Share Cycle Day, and 日本シェアサイクル協会 and others released an awareness video on safe bicycle use. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44162https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44162Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Women’s Life and Work Festival was held in Minato, Tokyo, on March 20, 2026, drawing 220 attendees. The event featured 22 booths covering fields directly related to building income, including entrepreneurship, investment and side jobs, as well as beauty, health and childcare services. It provided a hands-on setting where attendees could explore concrete options through conversations with experts. Talks were also given by Ryotaro Kodama of 税理士法人井上事務所 and Takuma Nitta, founder of OSUSO, and information was provided about a paid membership designed to support continued practice after the event. The organizer, FEA, is an association dedicated to supporting the true independence of women entrepreneurs and intends to continue its activities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44161https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44161Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESRenewable energy solutions company GBP株式会社 has secured its first European order for replacement solar panels compatible with discontinued models. In February 2026, it received an order from a French power producer for 300 260W-compatible panels, helping ensure the long-term stable operation of an existing solar power plant. GBP plans to use this order as a springboard to accelerate overseas expansion as a leading manufacturer of compatible replacement panels for discontinued models. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44160https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44160Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES2ndfocus, operated by E&Iクリエイション, has begun offering the latest firmware for AstrHori’s autofocus-compatible interchangeable lenses, the “AstrHori AF 85mm F1.8 II” and “AF 27mm F2.8 STM.” The AF 85mm F1.8 II has been updated to V1.05 for Sony E mount, V1.20 for Nikon Z mount and V1.12 for Leica L mount, improving compatibility and operational stability. The AF 27mm F2.8 STM has also been updated to V1.01 for Sony E mount and V1.20 for Nikon Z mount, with similar improvements. E＆Iクリエイション株式会社 was established in March 2023. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44159https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44159Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES千葉県八千代市を拠点とする3人制プロバスケットボールチーム「YACHIYO FLAGs」は、有限会社割烹大洋と26-27シーズンのスポンサー契約を締結しました。割烹大洋は八千代市で長年営業する日本料理店で、新鮮な魚介を使った寿司や和食を提供しています。YACHIYO FLAGsは地域密着型チームとして、スポーツを通じたまちづくり活動を行っており、今後は共同プロモーションや地域イベントへの協賛・協働を予定しています。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44158https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44158Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES千葉県八千代市を拠点とする3人制プロバスケットボールチーム「YACHIYO FLAGs」は、株式会社わえんと26-27シーズンのスポンサー契約を締結しました。株式会社わえんは「ひと、もの、わえん」を理念に、建築資材ソリューション、物販・貿易、自社ブランド、高機能ガラスコーティング、各種工事事業を展開する企業です。YACHIYO FLAGsは地域密着型チームとして、スポーツを通じたまちづくり活動を行っており、今後は共同プロモーションや地域イベントへの協賛・協働を予定しています。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44157https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44157Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44156https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44156Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社GRACEZ opened the personal machine Pilates gym Lucio Soka in Soka, Saitama Prefecture, on April 18, 2026. It is the group’s 41st location. Located a 3-minute walk from Soka Station, it offers one-on-one training, weight training and stretching. To celebrate the opening, a trial campaign priced at 500 yen is underway for the first 30 people. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44155https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44155Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESADF（NPO青山デザインフォーラム） will hold a solo exhibition by artist Yosuke Yamanouchi at GARDE Gallery in Omotesando starting April 17, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44154https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44154Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn independence support program for high school students at children’s homes, run by NPO法人JAMネットワーク, has been selected for the 3rd round of grants from the 2026 Rohto Children’s Dream Fund for the second consecutive year. The program has achieved results, including improvements in participants’ ability to express themselves. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44153https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44153Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAs the spread of AI search ushers in the “zero-click era,” Z Creative Partners has announced its proprietary tool, “Z-GEO AI Monitor,” designed to help businesses earn meaningful AI recommendations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44152https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44152Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESYui Muto won Japan’s first individual overall gold medal in the women’s class at the 2026 World Logging Championships. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44151https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44151Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESうなぎ専門店『鰻の森田』が近鉄四日市駅近くに4月5日オープン。高級なうなぎを手頃な価格で提供し、関東風の蒸し焼きと大阪の老舗醤油蔵のタレが特徴。オープン記念として、4月5日から12日までうな重・蒲焼が300円引き、4月5日・6日にはビール・ハイボールが100円で提供される。さらに5月末まで使えるうな重300円引きクーポンも配布される。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44150https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44150Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESY’s Assist Co., Ltd. surveyed companies that organize business exhibitions on their KPI setting, performance tracking, visitor management and information provision practices. The results showed that KPIs mainly focus on visitor-related metrics, but challenges remain in assessing visitor quality and designing opportunities for business meetings. While many respondents felt they were successfully tracking results and managing visitors, challenges also persisted, and approaches to providing information varied. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44149https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44149Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESEishoin in Mino, Gifu Prefecture, has begun accepting tour reservations and applications for “Mino: Seiryu-no-Oka,” a cherry blossom tree-burial site overlooking the clear waters of the Nagara River. It is scheduled to open in summer 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44148https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44148Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCACTUS TOKYO Co., Ltd. announced the results of a survey on in-store background music. 52% of stores are concerned about costs, and 82% are considering switching to “self-managed BGM.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44166https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44166Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:51:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESA block kit for building Toyota’s popular GR Yaris has gone on sale at CAMSHOP.JP. The kit consists of 317 pieces and faithfully reproduces details. It is an officially licensed Toyota product, sold by Faith and available through its online store. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44168https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44168Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESorosy株式会社 has released “AI Tanadori,” an AI search brand assessment tool for B2B companies, and will run a campaign through the end of June 2026 offering a report on how a company is evaluated across 4 generative AI platforms for 500 yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44167https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44167Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPatsnap will exhibit at the 11th Manufacturing World Nagoya, held at Port Messe Nagoya from April 8 to 10, 2026. At its booth, it will showcase “Patsnap Eureka,” an AI agent supporting R&D and intellectual property strategy, and “Analytics,” an AI application for patent searches and analysis. Visitors who book a meeting in advance will receive a free trial of the AI agent. The booth is at Manufacturing DX Expo, 29-35. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44169https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44169Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:46:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES“JAPAN FIREWORKS EXPO 2026 in Osaka – Nishikinohama” will be held on April 4, 2026, at Nishikinohama Beach and surrounding areas in Kaizuka, Osaka Prefecture. Wakino Art Factory, which handled the fireworks for the opening day of the Osaka-Kansai Expo and its special fireworks, will oversee the display. Two special guest launches by Kishi Fireworks Manufacturing are also planned. The program will include a fireworks commentary segment and a comedy workshop with Tetsuo of Warai Meshi. The display will span more than 330m, with shells up to size 10 positioned in the center and on both sides. All seating will be reserved for paid admission. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44144https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44144Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:43:21 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group has announced a special travel plan to Hachimantai and Appi Kogen through its “Z-Leg™︎” helicopter charter service. The service can take passengers from Sendai Airport to Appi Kogen in about 1 hour and is available for up to 8 people, with one-way fares starting at 1.5 million yen. The plan offers an aerial journey to a resort with a wide range of year-round activities. It features twin-engine helicopters selected with safety in mind and a highly reliable operational system. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44146https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44146Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGolf school “ChickenGolf Sapporo” has relocated to a larger site and reopened as a combined wellness and fitness facility, with the group’s Pilates studio “Celestia” also on-site. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44145https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44145Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFintokei, a next-generation prop trading platform, held “Fintokei Summit 2026 Spring” on March 15, 2026. The event featured the awards ceremony for the “Pro Trader Awards 2026,” recognizing outstanding traders for fiscal 2025, and revealed the top traders’ results. The company also released a new plan, “Quartz,” and launched a commemorative campaign offering it for 1,000 yen to first-time buyers only. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44136https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44136Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDoshisha Co., Ltd. has secured a license for the FRISK brand and began selling summer cooling products on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. To help people cope with the lingering summer heat, the lineup includes 4 products: a body-cooling spray, a roll-on cooler, Cool Spray EX and a cooling spray. The products were developed to help people stay comfortable in summer, drawing on FRISK’s signature refreshing sensation and fragrance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44135https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44135Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGloria Engineering Co., Ltd. has been established in Osaka to develop IT talent, provide SES services and support digital transformation for small and midsize businesses. CEO Tatsumi Tomita aims to address the growing shortage of IT professionals and the lag in digital transformation among smaller businesses by focusing on training engineers with no prior experience. The company aims to build a team of 100 engineers within 3 years. It will also provide services such as AI system development and business process improvement support, with the goal of contributing to sustainable regional economic development. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44142https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44142Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAI統合型経営を推進する株式会社Anfiniに、法政大学教授でキャリア研究の第一人者である田中研之輔氏がChief Growth Officer（CGO）として参画した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44141https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44141Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社スタンドケイは、京都市場直送の魚介を浜焼きで楽しむ「マル都水産」を、2026年4月6日に「ホテルエミオン京都」内にオープンする。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44140https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44140Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGo Go Curry Group will open a new location, “Go Go Curry Machida,” in front of Machida Station on Sunday, April 5, 2026. On opening day, it will offer medium-size loin katsu curry free to customers named Machida. As an opening promotion, customers will also receive 5 topping vouchers on Sunday, April 5, and 1 voucher per day from the 6th through the 14th. Founded in 2003, the company currently operates about 140 locations in Japan and overseas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44139https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44139Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44138https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44138Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA spring-only “spring-water tent sauna and BBQ plan featuring local ingredients” has launched at Nozawa Onsen Lodge, a nationally registered tangible cultural property. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44137https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44137Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSakura-dori Orthopedic Clinic supported runners taking part in the Fukui Sakura Marathon 2026 with 180 pole advertisements. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44143https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44143Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:57:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe ACN Group has been named presenting partner of the “2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships London.” The tournament, organized by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) and World Table Tennis (WTT), will be held from April 28 to May 10, 2026, at OVO Arena Wembley and Copper Box Arena in London. London is a historic city for table tennis, where the World Table Tennis Championships were first held in 1926 and the ITTF was founded, making 2026 the 100th anniversary. Japanese national team players including Miwa Harimoto, Tomokazu Harimoto and Sora Matsushima are also expected to perform well. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44134https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44134Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSayaka Murata’s novel “Convenience Store Woman” has surpassed 3 million copies worldwide and 2 million copies in Japan. Translated in 46 countries and regions and highly praised by overseas media, it has become a global bestseller. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44133Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“The Crow of the Full Moon,” the latest paperback in Chisato Abe’s Japanese-style epic fantasy “Yatagarasu” series, is set for release on May 8. It was also announced that the final volume of the main series, “The Crow on the Throne,” will be published in 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44132https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44132Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社秀和システム新社が、親子で実践できる書籍『3ステップでみるみる速くなる！ 1日10分 親子かけっこエクササイズ』を2026年4月15日に発刊する。動画連動で楽しく運動能力を向上できる。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44131https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44131Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESS Holdings Co., Ltd. sold 800 of Couleur Labo Co., Ltd.’s carbonated beauty packs, “[ZOGANKIN] G4U Sparkling Pack,” in about 10 minutes on its TikTok live-commerce channel “Tsubame Channel.” The results came from a livestream on March 13, 2026, which drove concentrated purchasing in a short time through product demonstrations and real-time Q&A. Tsubame Channel ranked No. 1 in TikTok Shop’s monthly GMV rankings from November 2025 through February 2026. It has also run a regional revitalization project, recording sales of more than 40 million yen in 2 days. S Holdings was established on May 14, 2012, with capital of 50 million yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-06/index-en.html#n44130Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Regional Policy Division of the Amakusa City Regional Development Department is promoting “design management” to raise corporate value. The initiative was announced as an effort to foster a place in Amakusa where “people and businesses connect.” Details of specific measures and events are expected in future announcements.