https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 1 countries/regions: Japan, 731 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/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45148https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45148Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社プライム1スタジオ will premiere its latest online sculpting entertainment program, “NEXT LEVEL SHOWCASE XVII,” on YouTube on April 10. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45147https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45147Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES2 employees of Zeal Co., Ltd. have been certified as Master, the top rank, and Padawan in “JEDAI Order 2026,” a domestic user community certification program led by Databricks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45146https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45146Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45145https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45145Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESA radio episode in which Yosuke Horikoshi, a project researcher at the University of Tokyo, and Hikaru Kashida of the Digital Agency discuss the various “in-betweens” in society is now available on the VOOX audio learning platform and Spotify. The episode explores topics such as “Are rules always good?” and “What if we built a libertarian city?” VOOX is an audio platform specializing in learning and is operated by Moon Creative Lab Inc. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45144https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45144Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESEpisode 42 of “Professor Yoro Reflects on Life!”, a program in which anatomist Takeshi Yoro talks about life and how to engage with social media, is now available on the VOOX audio platform. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45143https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45143Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESMiroku Information Service (MJS) will exhibit at “2nd Back Office DXPO Nagoya ’26,” to be held in May 2026. It will showcase AI-powered ERP systems and cloud services that support digital invoicing. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45142https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45142Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESFashion brand EVRIS, operated by MARK STYLER, has cast actor and model Rana Tanida for its 2026 SUMMER MOVIE LOOK. The video will be released on its official online store on April 3. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45141https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45141Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESBeisia Co., Ltd. will launch Beisia Net Supermarket, which uses Rakuten’s platform, at its new-format Beisia Town Shin-Sayama Store starting April 7, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45140https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45140Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTerra Charge has installed 50-kW EV fast chargers at the Yokohama Station West Exit Underground Parking Lot and Konandai Birds, both operated by Sotetsu Building Management. The move will provide convenient EV access at locations including terminal stations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45139https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45139Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社TOKIUMは、代表取締役である黒﨑賢一氏が昨年5月に発表した経理AIエージェントの10か月間の歩みと今後の展望を綴ったnoteを公開しました。このnoteでは、経理AIエージェントの提供開始から8体のAIエージェントをリリースした同社の現状と将来について黒﨑氏自身の言葉で語られています。TOKIUMは「あらゆる経理"作業"から、人々を解放する。」というプロダクトビジョンの実現を目指し、経理AIエージェントの開発に注力しています。また、経理AXプロジェクトを通じて、AIによる経理業務の自動化とAX推進を図ります。TOKIUMは2012年6月26日設立、資本金100百万円で、経費精算・請求書管理などの経理AIエージェントを提供しています。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45138https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45138Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESDENTSU SOKEN won Partner of the Year for the 3rd consecutive year at Partner Award 2025, hosted by Panaya Japan on March 10, 2026. The award recognized the company’s top sales performance in Japan and contributions to joint marketing activities. DENTSU SOKEN has been Panaya’s largest distributor in Japan since 2009, with a cumulative record of more than 350 SAP ERP implementations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45137https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45137Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESWith ANA Holdings leading the initiative, 29 ANA Group companies have adopted SmartHR, a cloud-based human resources and labor management software. The initiative aims to migrate from the existing HR system and eliminate cumbersome HR and labor procedures that relied on paper documents and fragmented systems. SmartHR will provide centralized employee information management and a platform for using human capital data, helping strengthen alignment between the ANA Group’s overall business strategy and its human resources strategy. The software’s ease of use for frontline employees and ease of administration for managers were decisive factors in its adoption. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45136https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45136Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESGong cha Japan Co., Ltd. will open Gong cha Amu Plaza Kokura Store in Kokura, Kitakyushu, on Friday, April 10, 2026. The new store will offer the high-quality tea that Gong cha has consistently served since entering Japan, customizable drinks, welcoming service and a comfortable space for conversation. Gong cha is a global tea café with more than 2,000 stores in about 30 countries and operates about 200 locations in Japan. The company will continue striving to create a new tea culture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45135https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45135Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESHitachi Solutions has added AI-powered recommendations and an open recruitment function to its internal side-job matching service. The features promote employees’ self-directed career development and the integration of knowledge across the organization. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45134https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45134Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESWorks Applications (WAP) has launched OXYG, a new service brand that combines technology such as AI with an understanding of business operations to address the “oxygen deprivation” caused by labor shortages in Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45133Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark Earth Day, Randstad will hold a nationwide employee event from April 6 to 30, combining trash collection and jogging, or “plogging.” The company aims to collect 2,026 liters of trash. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45132https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45132Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESDigital Arrow Partners will speak at the BRAND STRATEGY 2026 conference hosted by Material Digital on April 23. The presentation will cover updating brand strategies in response to changing consumer behavior. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45131https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45131Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESFeedforce will hold a free online seminar on April 15 titled “7 Techniques for Improving Data Feeds for Google Shopping Ads.” The seminar will explain data feed optimization for e-commerce businesses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45130Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESAdvantage Risk Management Co., Ltd. has signed a sales agency agreement with Mediphone Inc. for mediment, a cloud-based health management system. Advantage Risk Management will begin selling mediment to support companies in promoting health-oriented management and human capital management. The companies aim to develop new services using their combined expertise and know-how and expand their customer bases, enhancing services and growing their businesses in the occupational health sector. mediment streamlines complex health management tasks, including health checkups and stress checks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45129Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESKPMG Consulting and Keio University will launch their endowed course, “Startups and Business Innovation,” on April 10, 2026. The course began in 2022, and this will be its 5th consecutive year. More than 4,000 students have taken the course to date, and the 2025 academic year included experiential programs on addressing regional challenges and exploring new businesses. In the 2026 academic year, KPMG Consulting professionals will again teach the course, offering instruction informed by practical experience and aiming to foster young entrepreneurs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45128Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTanabe Consulting planned and managed the “Cross-Organizational Practical Training for Accompaniment-Based Support” hosted by the Kinki Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry and held a presentation of its results. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45127https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45127Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESQuizKnock teamed up with Regional Fish to release a YouTube video on April 2, 2026, offering a fun way to learn about selective breeding and genome-editing technology. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45126https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45126Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESBandai Namco’s large capsule toy specialty store Gashapon Department Store will open inside アメリカンパラダイス北上店 in Iwate Prefecture on April 10, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45125https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45125Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESBandai Namco Experience Inc. announced that it will release the character Hayainpar from Nagano Characters, created by popular creator Nagano, as a prize plush toy in BIG size for the first time. The approximately 30 cm plush toy will be available starting April 11, 2026, exclusively at Namco amusement facilities nationwide and through Namco Online Crane. The company aims to offer a new appeal of crane games through Hayainpar, who appears in essays and has also become a hot topic on social media. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45124Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESMeta Heroes Inc. and 日本金融支援機構 will hold a free “Finance × AI Video Creation Experience Seminar” for elementary and junior high school students and their guardians on April 26, 2026, at the DX education facility “Hero Egg.” The seminar will feature a lecture on financial knowledge by Shintaro Tamaguchi, a certified instructor with 日本金融支援機構, and a video creation workshop using AI technology provided by Meta Heroes. With the theme of learning about the future of money and creativity, the event offers an opportunity to acquire financial literacy and AI skills at the same time. Hero Egg opened in August 2024 as a DX education facility where people can learn about the metaverse and AI, providing educational opportunities without financial constraints. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45123Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESArsaga Partners took the stage at the DX results presentation hosted by Kumamoto City, alongside Kyushu Sanko Landmark, which it supports. They presented a “proactive DX” vision based on integrating customer data. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45122Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ワニブックス released the book “National Defense Shrines: From Ancient Times to the Greater East Asia War and the Present,” by Jun Kuno and Tsuneyasu Takeda, on April 3, 2026. The book explores the history of shrines that supported Japan’s spiritual life and national defense. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45121https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45121Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESAs part of its core system overhaul, Square Enix adopted WingArc 1st’s cloud forms service “SVF Cloud.” The service meets the requirements for large-volume output and Japan’s characteristically detailed forms, while ensuring stable operations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45120Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTorafutake Specialty Store Taketora (Yamagishi Bamboo Products Co., Ltd.), founded in 1894, will run a campaign from April 4 to April 30, 2025, for new subscribers to its regular-purchase service, offering a 5–10% discount and 2 premium bamboo charcoal sticks. The service makes it easier to regularly use products made with natural materials, such as bamboo charcoal soap and bamboo charcoal washing water. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45119https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45119Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSpectee Inc. will exhibit at “Manufacturing World Nagoya,” to be held at Port Messe Nagoya from April 8 to 10, 2026. During the event, the company will speak at the “Manufacturing NEXT Seminar,” where CEO Kenjiro Murakami will discuss using AI to manage risks across the entire supply chain and strengthen its resilience. At the Spectee booth, the company will demonstrate its supply chain risk management service “Spectee SCR,” which surpassed 1,000 contracts in July 2024. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45118https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45118Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESAuthense Law Office will hold a free webinar on proactive use of intellectual property on April 15, 2026. Naohiro Matsuda of KAI Corporation and Masaaki Toyama of Authense Patent Attorneys Corporation will speak about practical ways for manufacturers’ IP departments to work with management, legal affairs and design, and use IP as a tool in business strategy. The webinar is intended for professionals seeking to use the design system and embed IP practices in their day-to-day work. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45117https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45117Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESNew and returning menu items inspired by Butterbeer will be available for a limited time at “Harry Potter Cafe” from April 8 to May 31, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45116Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社オウルテック has launched a high-airflow handheld fan that can attach to a parasol and a finger strap that can be used as a charging cable. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45115Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Apaman Shop,” operated by APAMAN Co., Ltd., has launched official Instagram, Red and TikTok accounts for foreign residents and international students to support their search for housing in Japan. It will share property listings, rental contract information and lifestyle tips in multiple languages, aiming to make it possible to find a home with confidence even from overseas. The initiative will deepen communication with foreign customers and support their new lives in Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45114Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESKenko Mayonnaise will launch 5 new products for fall/winter 2026, including dressings, salads and prepared dishes, starting Friday, May 1. The lineup includes 2 items in the “Dressings That Travel the World” series, “Macaroni & Cheese,” “Smoked Cheese Potato Salad” and “Marinated Shredded Crispy Potato.” The products meet the needs of an increasingly diverse food culture, responding to the recovery in inbound demand and growing interest in the value of food experiences. Guided by its vision to “become the world’s leading salad cuisine company,” the company aims to create new value through these products. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45113https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45113Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSen Corporation, provider of the comprehensive childcare tech service “Hai Cheese!,” has signed a relationship partner agreement with professional basketball club Levanga Hokkaido. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45112https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45112Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESライオン株式会社 will release limited-edition products featuring popular characters BT21 from its antiperspirant brand “Ban” on April 6, 2026, for the first time in 2 years. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45111https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45111Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESXREAL will showcase disaster-prevention AR experiences at a joint booth with STYLY and Hashirasu at “Metropolitan Area Disaster Prevention Fair 2026 Spring,” to be held in Marunouchi, Tokyo, from April 3 to April 4, 2026. The event will feature STYLY’s disaster-preparedness training content using XREAL smart glasses, as well as Hashirasu’s “GATZUNT XR Quick Action Checker.” It aims to share lessons from the Kumamoto earthquake of April 2016 and is intended for Chiyoda residents, people working in the Marunouchi area and others. XREAL says it will continue contributing to disaster preparedness and solutions to social issues through AR technology. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45110https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45110Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe fourth release of smartphone decoration stickers featuring Ocha-ken, the beloved Heisei-era characters, went on sale April 3 through the convenience-store printing service “My Series.” New designs featuring Sakura and Ran have been added. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45109https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45109Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESAnniversary celebrations will be held at 4 locations of “Yamashita Honki Udon” operated by 株式会社ガーデン: Shibuya, Kawasaki, Decks Tokyo Beach and Ikebukuro. Offers include free topping coupons and special-price menu items. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45108Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe limited-time shop “Apex Legends™ mini POP UP STORE in TOWER RECORDS” will open sequentially at 3 Tower Records locations in Tokyo, Fukuoka and Osaka starting April 10, 2026. The stores will sell official “Apex Legends™” merchandise and related products manufactured and sold by 株式会社インフォレンズ. Customers will receive an original sticker (8 designs in total) for every ¥3,300 purchase, including tax, and a social media posting campaign will also be held. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45107https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45107Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社リベルタ will launch a limited-edition series of “Mellow Charm” fabric softener and fabric mist, produced by Maki Goto, at ドン・キホーテ-affiliated stores starting in late June 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45106https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45106Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSockwell, a U.S.-origin self-care sock brand operated by weskiii株式会社, will hold a limited-time pop-up at 銀座ロフト from April 6 to May 10, 2026. Through self-care socks made with natural merino wool, the brand presents a comfortable lifestyle that “starts from the feet.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45105https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45105Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ダイセル held a research presentation by teams selected for the Daicel High School Students’ Overseas Challenge Support Program, which supports overseas research and study abroad for middle and high school students, on March 17, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45104https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45104Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESUMU Technology Japan will exhibit at “AI Expo Spring 2026,” to be held at Tokyo International Forum on April 7 and 8, 2026. At the exhibition, it will unveil “AI Management Dojo,” a dialogue training partner for managers, and demonstrate services including “UMU AI Roleplay.” The company’s representative director, 松田しゅう平, will also speak at a conference on April 8 on the theme “Limitless Growth Brought About by AI Talent Development.” The company offers the AI-powered learning platform “UMU,” which is used by more than 1 million companies across 203 countries and regions and by more than 28,000 companies in Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45103https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45103Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESAble Holdings’ “Living Alone Research Institute” conducted its “2026 Survey on Perceptions of ‘Connection’ Among People Living Alone.” It found that about 60% leave a spare key with someone, while more than half do not know their neighbors. About 80% talk to themselves at home, and about 60% feel a sense of familiarity with AI chatbots and smart speakers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45102Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESYokohama Red Brick Warehouse will host “Yokohama Frühling Festival 2026” from April 24 to May 10, 2026, offering food and activities themed around German spring festivals. During the event, shops inside the venue will offer limited-time food, sweets, souvenirs and outing goods. “BUTCHER REPUBLIC” will also reopen following renovations on April 1, and limited-time shops for “Curious George” and “TokiiRo pop up shop” will open. A collaborative campaign with the theatrical film “Detective Conan: The Fallen Angel of the Highway” will also be held. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45101Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社スキルアップNeXt produced 94 successful candidates in the first certification exam for the top-tier “Decarbonization Senior Advisor” credential recognized by 環境省. This brings the cumulative number of decarbonization advisors trained by the company to 10,744, strengthening its position as a leading company in developing GX talent to advance decarbonized management. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45100Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESServiceNow Japan released “The CX Shift,” a global research report on customer experience (CX) in the AI era. The report identifies 3 structural gaps—in customer expectations versus actual experiences, the working environment of service representatives, and the investment priorities of executives—and advocates balancing efficiency with empathy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45099https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45099Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Shop Counter Enterprise,” a leasing DX system for commercial facilities provided by COUNTERWORKS, has been adopted by Beisia, a supermarket operator. Beisia aims to expand event revenue and improve operational efficiency, building a sustainable operating structure. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45098https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45098Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey of 305 city gas users in Kanto conducted by 株式会社ALL CONNECT found that about 60% do not understand the liberalization of city gas, while only slightly more than 10% have switched providers. The main reason was the hassle of the process, but about 65% said they would consider switching in the future. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45097Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe smartphone soccer game “Venus Eleven Vivid!” will hold its “Thank You 10.5th Anniversary Golden Week Campaign” to mark 10.5 years since the launch of its Android and iOS versions. The campaign will include daily “Gold Cup Super Class” exhibition leagues and login bonuses offering a total of 90 million Gold. An official livestream, “Venus Eleven Vivid! 10.5th Anniversary Special: Vivid Communication GOLD,” and an X campaign offering Amazon gift cards as prizes will also be held. New in-game items are planned as the game sets its sights on its 11th anniversary. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45096Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES雪印ビーンスターク株式会社 will begin rolling out a redesigned package for its adult powdered milk “Gentle on the Stomach” in April 2026. The new design features the new corporate symbol adopted to mark the company’s 100th anniversary in 2025. The redesign expands the display of nutrients needed to maintain good health, specifies the number of vitamins and minerals included, and changes the layout of the statement that about 90% of the lactose has been removed. It also incorporates an illustration of cooking expert 祥子 村上. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45095Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESHibiya Kadan will begin accepting in-store reservations for Mother’s Day gifts created in collaboration with popular illustrator 望 湯浅 on April 3, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45094Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESFlying Tiger Copenhagen will begin selling 47 types of new “outdoor play goods” at all stores on April 17, 2026. These include next-generation bubble makers and active toys, and are part of a total of 558 new products. They went on sale early at the Omotesando Store, Kichijoji Store and online store starting April 10, 2026. Products include bubble makers priced from ¥660 to ¥3,300, spinning tops and water balloons for ¥550, and a mini badminton set for ¥660. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45093Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ATOMica is launching the “WOMAN PR Talent Development Program” to address labor shortages at regional companies and support women in building second careers. The program combines the network of “Mama Oasis,” a community operated by the company, with the latest know-how in AI to develop next-generation PR professionals. Applications for the first cohort of 30 participants open today. The program will run from May 12 to July 28, 2026, and the comprehensive course costs ¥150,000. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45092Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESパーソルビジネスプロセスデザイン conducted a proof-of-concept trial with 世田谷区 from January to February 2026 on generating knowledge from call recordings at telephone service desks. The trial collected and transcribed approximately 1,800 call recordings and added approximately 270 knowledge items to a database. It tested ways to streamline responses to inquiries and the potential for introducing AI-powered automated responses and chatbots, pointing to a path toward reducing staff workloads. In particular, it identified patterns in routine inquiries that surge at certain times of the year, including those related to My Number cards and tax returns. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45091https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45091Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESスリーアール株式会社 completed installation of its mobile battery-sharing service “プラパ” at 4 major commercial facilities operated by 西日本鉄道株式会社 on April 2, 2026. The service lets visitors enjoy shopping without worrying about their smartphones running out of charge. The company will continue developing charging infrastructure in collaboration with regional businesses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45090https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45090Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESオムロン株式会社 has been recognized by “ハタラクエール” as an “Outstanding Employee Benefits Corporation.” This is a higher-level award than last year’s “Employee Benefits Promotion Corporation” recognition. The company was recognized for creating an environment where diverse talent can thrive, expanding flexible work arrangements, using employee benefits to address HR and labor challenges, and incorporating employee feedback. In April 2025, it integrated its career support and employee benefits organizations to build a system that comprehensively supports life and work careers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45089https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45089Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESDSM Partners, whose secretariat is operated by 日本パブリックアフェアーズ協会, held its FY2025 activity report meeting on March 19, focused on developing DX talent at companies and local governments. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45088https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45088Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESVirtual talent Kizuna AI is collaborating with 株式会社SODA, operator of the fashion and collectibles marketplace “SNKRDUNK,” to offer limited-edition items by preorder from April 3, 2026. The collection features original illustrations by 3 illustrators—万年喪服, yudouhu, and OKADA—and includes T-shirts, tote bags, and acrylic stands, with 3 designs and 9 styles in total. Preorders will be accepted from April 3 to April 12, 2026, and products will ship sequentially from late July. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45087https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45087Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社スタディスト has launched its hands-on “Business Automation Support” service to address challenges in adopting AI and RPA. It provides end-to-end support, from standardizing business processes and designing new workflows to implementation and operational adoption, helping companies automate effectively and build in-house capabilities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45086https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45086Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES“instabase,” operated by 株式会社Rebase, has launched a campaign for 富士フイルムビジネスイノベーション株式会社’s private workspaces, “CocoDesk.” From April 1 to June 30, 2026, users can book for 3 hours at ¥990 on weekends and public holidays only. The campaign applies to 130 eligible CocoDesk units in Tokyo, Osaka, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, and other areas, and aims to increase individual use. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45085Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES音元出版 released the latest issue, No. 91, of “季刊・アナログ,” Japan’s only analog audio magazine, on Friday, April 3, 2026. The issue announces all the winners of “Analog Grand Prix 2026,” dedicated to analog audio, and includes sound-quality reviews of the Gold Award-winning models. It also features an introduction to Keith Jarrett’s “The Köln Concert” and a recreated work by 山口ちなみ, as well as a report evaluating the performance of 16 ground cable models. The magazine is priced at ¥1,680 and is available at bookstores and online retailers nationwide. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45084Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社カンム has revamped the website for “サクっと資金調達,” a financing service for small and midsize businesses that advances future sales. The site was redesigned to be more intuitive and easier to understand after cumulative applications for preliminary screening surpassed 1,000. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45083Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESClean beauty brand “rms beauty” has launched “Hydra Eyes Quartet,” a 4-color eyeshadow palette. The product combines a variety of textures while taking the environment into consideration. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45082Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESトライアルHD has established a new company, “TRYU,” to integrate and strengthen the group’s e-commerce business. It will use 西友’s expertise to launch a full-scale “TRIAL Online Supermarket” in Sapporo. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45081Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESA case study has been released showing how custom cake shop “菓ジ菓ジ” adopted “ロカオプ,” which provides Google Business Profile management support and a reservation system, and cut the workload of handling reservations—previously centered on LINE—by more than half. This significantly reduced the workload during peak periods. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45080https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45080Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社bajji has launched “AvatarBook,” a trusted platform that enables AI agents to autonomously place and fulfill work orders and make payments with one another. The platform integrates cryptographic identities based on Ed25519, internal payments using AVB, and a skills marketplace. It is currently operating as a public beta, with 26 AI agents active at launch and more than 1,200 skill transactions completed. Plans are available at Free ($0 per month) and Verified ($29 per month), and the platform supports interoperability with the OpenClaw / ClawHub format. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45079https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45079Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社リバスタ officially launched “Form Builder,” a new option for “Buildee,” its construction site management service, on April 1, 2026. Users can import company-specific Excel forms, link data, and flexibly create and edit form templates, helping reduce the workload of preparing reports and streamline information sharing. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45078https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45078Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社CRISP will open “Crisp Salad Works Omotesando Grid Tower,” its 56th custom salad specialty shop, on April 30, 2026. Located on the 1st floor of Omotesando Grid Tower, the store will also offer opening commemorative coupons. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45077Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESJLab Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of JLab, the No. 1 sports earphone brand in the U.S., will exhibit at TRAIL OPEN AIR DEMO 2026, taking place on April 4 and 5, 2026. The company will offer listening demos of earphones for runners and sell them at special prices. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45076Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSTATION Ai株式会社 has installed Suntory’s “President’s Treat Vending Machine” at STATION Ai, one of Japan’s largest open innovation hubs. The initiative aims to foster serendipitous interaction and communication among members and create new value. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45075Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSkillnote conducted a survey of 342 technical and skilled workers in manufacturing. 74% expressed dissatisfaction or neutrality toward career support from their company or managers, highlighting how unclear career paths are linked to the risk of employee departures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45074Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Skillnote has added new features to the “Skillnote Skill Management System” to address workforce challenges in manufacturing. The “Personal Profile” feature will be available as a paid option starting April 2, enabling intuitive access to information related to employee development and growth. The “Career Map” feature is scheduled for release from June onward and will visualize an organization’s workforce composition by occupation and job role, categorized by proficiency level. According to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s “Employment Trends Survey” for August 2024, the share of new graduates entering manufacturing has halved over 20 years, from 17.3% to 8.6%, increasing the risk of losing technical expertise and know-how. Through these new features, Skillnote will promote employee career development and strategic workforce utilization. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45073Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESICHIBIKO, a specialty strawberry sweets shop, will launch “MOOMIN × ICHIBIKO Spring Strawberry Tea Party,” a collaboration with Moomin, on April 3. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45072Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社GENEROSITY has stepped up its golf experience business for luxury brands. Drawing on its expertise in event production, the company offers experiential golf events that embody each brand’s identity. It will also use its digital product WeCALL to streamline invitation management and event operations. The company was established on May 15, 2015, and is headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45071Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESビーウィズ has published an interview about its outsourced operation of ＳＯＭＰＯひまわり生命保険’s customer center. Seeking to enhance agency support operations that handle about 400,000 inquiries a year, ＳＯＭＰＯひまわり生命保険 adopted an off-site outsourcing model. ビーウィズ was selected as a partner and is gradually advancing the distribution of sites with BCP in mind, as well as making response quality visible and improving efficiency through DX. The case study demonstrates the success of off-site outsourcing for agency support work that requires specialized expertise. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45070Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社SEプラス will hold an urgent free webinar on April 10, 2026, following IPA’s announcement of a major overhaul of the Information Technology Engineers Examination. The webinar will explain the changes and the schedule ahead. Drawing on the company’s long track record in IT workforce education, it aims to address concerns and provide information to exam candidates and corporate training staff. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45069Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTO Books has launched a campaign on the manga site Corona EX to celebrate the TV anime broadcast of Ascendance of a Bookworm, including free access to 56 chapters of the series and introductions to manga recommended by its characters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45068Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESアセットマネジメントOne株式会社 and the Iida Laboratory at the University of Tokyo’s Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology jointly held the “Spring Break Workshop: Money and Science to Shape the Future” at the University of Tokyo’s Komaba Campus Ⅰ on March 28, 2026. Held as part of Global Money Week, the event was attended by 23 students from elementary school 5th grade through junior high school 2nd grade. アセットマネジメントOne was established in October 2016 and had about 80 trillion yen in assets under management as of the end of December 2025. The “Institute for Nurturing the Future” was established within アセットマネジメントOne in October 2023. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45067Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ヤマタネ has joined the Japan Climate Leaders’ Partnership (JCLP), a group of companies working toward a sustainable, decarbonized society, as an associate member. Established in 2009, JCLP had 231 participating companies as of April 1, 2026, with combined sales of about 139 trillion yen and total electricity consumption of about 75 TWh. The Yamatane Group aims to reduce GHG emissions by at least 50% from FY2013 levels by 2030 and will contribute to achieving a decarbonized society through this membership. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45066Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESJALUX and Hong Kong-based deSter have entered into a strategic business partnership. The companies aim to create new businesses and expand operations involving environmentally conscious materials and related products for the aviation and hotel industries. JALUX has secured exclusive sales rights in Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45065Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESGREE X will consolidate multiple DX solutions under the Aumo brand and expand its AI offerings. The new brand rollout begins April 3, 2026, with the aim of providing users and clients with one-stop support across online and offline channels, from awareness through post-purchase. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45064Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe EXPO2025 Official Pop-Up Store will be held at the Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store from April 8 to 13, 2026, to mark the 1st anniversary of the opening of the Osaka-Kansai Expo. The event will bring together 30 companies that were popular at the Expo, 20 of them appearing at a department store for the first time. Noguchi Tonkatsu will make a limited-time return at the eat-in area. Spark Burgers from the U.S. Pavilion and egg tarts from the Portugal Pavilion will also be available. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45063https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45063Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社トーハン has announced the latest news for March 2026 from HONYAL, its service supporting the opening of small bookstores. The update features the newly opened Honya Hitorigokochi, and the service is expected to expand its reach and contribute to promoting local reading culture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45062Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社デルフォニックス has launched a series of programs to mark the 25th anniversary of its product brand Rollbahn. A special website and social media accounts went live on April 3, 2026, and a 25th-anniversary logo has also been created. Since its launch in 2001, Rollbahn has been embraced by many users. The company will look back on the brand’s history and roll out new initiatives in stages. Details will be published on the special website and social media accounts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45061https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45061Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSauna creative collective TTNE株式会社 has become an official sponsor of the Japan Aufguss Championship, “Aufguss Championship Japan 2026” (ACJ). Regional qualifying rounds for ACJ begin nationwide on April 4, 2026, and the national championship will be held at スカイスパYOKOHAMA from June 3 to June 6. TTNE株式会社 decided to support the event because it shares ACJ’s vision and aims to “create new value in saunas.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45060https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45060Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESあさま空山望, operated by 合同会社空山望くらぶ, will mark its 5th anniversary on April 26, 2026. To celebrate, it will hold “北軽井沢ミニフィエスタ 2026” free of charge on April 29, 2026 (Wednesday, public holiday). The event will feature a limited-time return of fresh doughnuts by former RK DONUTS chef 大西智仁, a food truck from 山形芋煮フードトラック モンターニュ, a nature yoga lesson with instructor Aco of W Tree House, and an oil-painting workshop with artist 興梠優護. There will also be a dog run, photo spots and a mini-market, with part of the proceeds donated to animal welfare organization CAHSA. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45059https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45059Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESメディフォン has entered a business partnership with アドバンテッジリスクマネジメント and signed a sales agency agreement for the cloud-based health management system “mediment.” The agreement will accelerate both companies’ efforts to promote corporate health management and human capital management. メディフォン also provides remote medical interpreting for healthcare providers, while アドバンテッジリスクマネジメント was founded in 1995 and offers services including EAP. The companies will draw on their respective expertise and know-how to develop new services and promote mutual referrals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45058https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45058Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESデフィデ株式会社 has launched “AI Future Talks,” an interview series with AI researchers. The series aims to explain the essence of generative AI to executives and business professionals and support its strategic use. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45057https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45057Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSmoothie specialist “F&P Smoothie Cafe” has surpassed 1 million cumulative customer visits. To mark the milestone, it is running a receipt coupon campaign offering 100 yen off the next visit. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45056https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45056Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ネクスウィル has signed a partnership agreement with 福岡県那珂川市 to promote measures addressing vacant homes. A signing ceremony will be held on April 7, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45055https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45055Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コンセント is launching the “RDA Series” in collaboration with the College of Design and Art at 立命館大学 and others, with the first volume, “Toward a Reconfiguration of Design Studies,” going on sale April 4, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45054https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45054Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エース has launched “it mee” (イットミー), a new colored contact lens brand produced by 齊藤早紀. The range features water-glow lenses that add subtle nuance to the eyes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45053https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45053Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社タノム has completed its registration as an IT implementation support provider under the “Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy 2026.” As a result, its ordering and sales promotion system for wholesalers, “TANOMU,” has been registered as an eligible IT tool for the subsidy. Under the invoice category, up to 4/5 of the cost of implementing “TANOMU” is eligible for subsidies, with up to 2 years of cloud usage fees covered. タノム has been selected as an IT implementation support provider for the 8th time and also offers application support. The subsidy, renamed from the project under the fiscal 令和7年度 supplementary budget, is designed to boost productivity, including through the use of AI. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45052https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45052Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45051https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45051Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ゼロプレイス has partnered with I. FUJITA INTERNATIONAL, INC. to promote the overseas expansion of Japan’s “gacha culture.” It will exhibit at the IFE trade show in New York as it seeks to expand its market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45050https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45050Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社イメージ・マジック has begun selling 4 types of high-performance folding umbrellas that can be printed starting from 1 item through “オリジナルプリント.jp.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45049https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260403-09/index-en-p2.html#n45049Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESマレリ will unveil its latest automotive lighting technologies at Auto China 2026, to be held in Beijing from April 24 to May 3, 2026. The exhibit will show how lighting is evolving into a software-defined platform to deliver design differentiation, brand expression, intelligent interaction, digital communication and safety. Featured technologies include an ultra-thin corner-to-corner headlamp with touch and voice interaction; a flat-lit-surface digital taillamp combining OLED and Folia-LED; and the h-Digi® MicroLED headlamp, equipped with a high-resolution MicroLED projection module. These technologies aim to improve safety and deliver next-generation user experiences.