Weaving together the bounty of Hiroshima’s Yaginada and the lives of its people. Nakase-to, an experiential hub created by restoring a traditional house more than 100 years old, launches. Its first venture, local trading company やぎなだ商店, grand-opens on April 25, 2026.
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Akitsumugu LLC is launching Nakase-to, an experiential hub created by restoring a traditional house more than 100 years old in Akitsu, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture. As its first venture, local trading company やぎなだ商店 will grand-open on April 25, 2026. やぎなだ商店 brings together local products from Yaginada, a sea area that disappeared from maps, and serves as a “hands-on trading company” connecting producers with consumers. Special events, including sales of original boxed lunches and a rice-cake toss, will also be held on opening day.
【Toyonaka】＼NEW OPEN 3/23／Feel the effects in just 1 session with chiropractic care × Pilates ◎ A new women-only personal Pilates studio opens in Toyonaka!
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La pilates, a women-only Pilates studio, will open a new location in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture, on March 23, 2026. It offers a method combining chiropractic care and machine Pilates.
“Emergency Support Packs” provided 12 times a year: App-based aid for people without housing [Tokyo, Saitama]
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Pal System Tokyo Consumers’ Cooperative Union and Pal System Saitama Consumers’ Cooperative Union distributed 12 “Emergency Support Packs” in fiscal 2025 in partnership with nonprofit Toymikke. People who have lost their homes register through a dedicated app to receive the pack, which secures emergency accommodation as well as communication and transportation. In fiscal 2025, 234 people registered for the first time, leading to a total of 783 consultations. Pal System Tokyo has 22.57 billion yen in capital contributions, while Pal System Saitama has 9.44 billion yen, and both aim to contribute to their local communities.
“Galleria Presents” Gunma Crane Thunders title-sponsored game to be held
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Galleria Nism Co., Ltd. is an online retailer and brick-and-mortar operator selling bags, wallets and small accessories, and fashion goods, based in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture. To contribute to the local community, the company will title-sponsor a home game of the local professional basketball team, the Gunma Crane Thunders. Galleria Nism has been an official partner of the Gunma Crane Thunders since the 2024-25 season. Plans for the game include gifts for all attendees and a prize drawing at the company booth.
Manekineko Karaoke transforms from “a place to sing” into “a place to make dreams come true”: 2nd Maneccha audition announced! Root of “すとぷり” to provide a song to the winner!
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Karaoke chain Manekineko has announced the 2nd edition of its “Maneccha” audition to discover the next generation of stars. Root of “すとぷり” will provide a song to the winner.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コシダカホールディングス、株式会社STPR、Sony Music Entertainment、Victor Entertainment、ポニーキャニオン、KING RECORD、CEミュージック クリエイティブ株式会社、B-ZONE、upcoming株式会社、HoneyWorks
CALL&RESPONSE, with the tagline “Dad, this is nice,” opens a new store at Miyako City in Miyazaki! All visitors will receive an original pouch!
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CALL&RESPONSE Co., Ltd. opened a new store, CALL&RESPONSE Miyako City, on the 1st floor of Miyako City in Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture, on April 3. As an opening promotion, all visitors will receive an original “CALL COFFEE hakata” pouch. The brand is a menswear label focused on solving clothing-related challenges for dads, offering products that prioritize comfort and ease of care. Founded in October 2006, the company achieved sales of about 5 times its pre-pandemic level in 2024.
[New release] Idling-stop canceler for Serena/X-Trail. Simply replace the factory switch! No need to operate the switch every time. Heating and air conditioning keep running, and starts are smooth. Installation video makes it easy to fit as soon as it arrives.
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CRAFTWORKS, the automotive accessories brand of Fun Standard Co., Ltd., began selling an idling-stop canceler for the Serena/X-Trail through its official Amazon store on March 5, 2026. The product eliminates the need to turn off idling stop manually and keeps the system off at all times. The suggested retail price starts at ¥3,498. It is also available through the official Rakuten Ichiba shop and Yahoo! Shopping store. Compatible models are the Serena (August 2016–November 2022) and X-Trail (December 2013–June 2022).
Check Point named a Leader and Fast Mover in the “Application and API Security” category of the 2026 GigaOm Radar Report
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Check Point Software Technologies has been named a Leader and Fast Mover in the “Application and API Security” category of the 2026 GigaOm Radar Report for the 3rd consecutive year. The company’s web application firewall (WAF) was recognized for its high detection accuracy and advanced protection for web applications and APIs. GigaOm cited Check Point’s comprehensive WAAP capabilities, AI-driven threat detection, API protection and integration with development workflows as strengths. In the 2026 WAF comparison test, it achieved a 99.3% detection rate and a 0.81% false-positive rate.
OriginalDo As Infinity、アキナ・山名が登場！『FM大阪 こどもてらす～To Zero for Children～トーク＆ライブ～子どもの虐待ゼロのために』開催！
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A live talk and music event recorded for FM大阪 radio program “こどもてらす” was held at 阪急うめだ本店. Do As Infinity and Fumikazu Yamana of Akina appeared as guests and spoke about parenting and preventing child abuse.
Kagurazaka bookstore to become a hub for “reading, working and sharing”
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Bunyu Bookstore, which has served Kagurazaka for 75 years, is being renovated and will add the multifunctional rental space Kagurazaka Bunyu in mid-April. It aims to become a “third place” that connects the local community.
Yamato Iori of .LIVE will appear on Nico Nico Live’s “Watch Movies with VTubers! Movie Commentary Series,” hosting a watch-along stream of the Taiwanese film “祝宴！シェフ” on April 18.
Fan event for the popular RPG “テイルズ オブ” series set for July 4 and 5, 2026! 4th wave of performers and assistant host announced for “テイルズ オブ フェスティバル2026”!
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Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced the 4th wave of performers and the assistant host for “テイルズ オブ フェスティバル 2026,” to be held at Yokohama BUNTAI on July 4 and 5, 2026.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Japan to release limited-quantity miniature model of “ZX350LCK-7 Multi-Boom Specification”
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Hitachi Construction Machinery Japan will release a detailed miniature model of the demolition-spec “ZX350LCK-7 Multi-Boom Specification” in a limited quantity in April 2026.
Announcement of the Secret Society holoX × GiGO Campaign
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GENDA GiGO Entertainment Co., Ltd. will hold a collaboration campaign with VTuber group 「秘密結社holoX」 at GiGO Group locations nationwide and on the online crane game GiGO ONLINE CRANE from April 18, 2026. The campaign will run from April 18 to May 31, 2026, and will feature exclusive prizes, a must-buy campaign, collaboration taiyaki 「holoX焼き」 (650 yen), drinks with bonus items (500 yen), and collaboration popcorn (1,100 yen). Under the must-buy campaign, customers who spend 500 yen will receive an original bonus item, while the collaboration taiyaki and popcorn will come with a bonus coaster and ヤマダラー.
Launch of “In-house Politics Avoidance Training” to Help Employees Avoid Fruitless Internal Conflicts and Focus on Their Work: Reskill Employee Training
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Reskill Inc. has launched “In-house Politics Avoidance Training” as a new course to help employees avoid fruitless internal conflicts and focus on their work. The training aims to help participants minimize political risks and consistently achieve results by understanding how factions and fruitless conflicts arise, and learning transparent information-sharing and communication techniques that avoid creating adversaries. It is intended for junior and mid-level employees, and instructors can be dispatched throughout Japan; the training is also available online. Information current as of April 2026.
New key visual and schedule announced for Sustainable Beauty Fest, with 柴咲コウ as executive producer
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Retrowa Glace, headed by 柴咲コウ, will hold Sustainable Beauty Fest 2026 at Kawaguchiko Stellar Theater in Yamanashi Prefecture on May 23 and 24, 2026. A new key visual and schedule have been unveiled.
[Limited to 12 invitees; invitation only] Intellectual Property Legal High-End Closed Salon featuring top intellectual property executives from アリババグループ to be held in Hamamatsucho, Tokyo, on Saturday, April 4
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麦策コンサルティング will hold an invitation-only “Intellectual Property Legal High-End Closed Salon” in Tokyo on April 4 for intellectual property and legal affairs professionals at companies doing business between Japan and China. Speakers will include executives overseeing patent legal affairs at アリババグループ, who will share practical challenges and insights.
‘みんなのポンキッキーズ展 P-kies for Everyone’ to be held at PARCO MUSEUM TOKYO and Shibuya PARCO
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Parco Co., Ltd. will hold ‘みんなのポンキッキーズ展 P-kies for Everyone,’ an exhibition reimagining the culture of the children’s program 「ポンキッキーズ」, at Shibuya PARCO from April 17, 2026.
Advance ticket sales begin for POLA presents BALLET TheNewClassic 2026
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NewClassic Co., Ltd. will present POLA presents BALLET TheNewClassic 2026 at the New National Theatre, Tokyo’s Playhouse from July 30 to August 2, 2026. Advance ticket sales begin at 12:00 on April 3, 2026, and general sales begin at 12:00 on April 17. The cast includes 12 leading ballet dancers, including 中村祥子 and 三宅啄未. Costume design is by KAKAN and mister it., and lighting and spatial design are by 久松夕香. Seats range from the POLA VIP Seat at 50,000 yen to B seats at 12,000 yen.
[Membership surpasses 1,000] Japan’s largest sustainability professionals’ community, SLC, makes SSBJ readiness visible and launches its second working group and expert series simultaneously
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The sustainability professionals’ community SLC, organized by Booost Inc., surpassed 1,000 members as of the end of March 2026. It also conducted a survey of practitioners on readiness for SSBJ standards, identifying key challenges in Japanese companies’ disclosure efforts. Based on the survey results, it has opened recruitment for the second SSBJ working group and launched an expert series on the online media outlet Sustainability Leadership Magazine. The survey found that SSBJ readiness remains at the “not started to information gathering” stage at approximately 70% of companies, highlighting bottlenecks in organizational structures and data infrastructure. SLC aims to help resolve these challenges and promote SX and enhance corporate value at Japanese companies.
Earth Saver Project launches, putting children at the center of a project linked to the 2027 International Horticultural Expo and connecting food and agriculture through technology. A briefing for co-creation partners will also be held in Otemachi on Saturday, April 11
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CLASS EARTH and Plantio have launched Earth Saver Project, a food and agriculture education program for children linked to the 2027 International Horticultural Expo. The program uses technology to teach sensitivity to life and the cultivation of native species. A briefing for co-creation partners will also be held on April 11.
城ヶ峰亜希 figure from ‘勇者のクズ’ now available for preorder!
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KADOKAWA’s figure brand KDcolle has opened preorders for a 城ヶ峰亜希 figure from ‘勇者のクズ.’ Early preorder bonuses include an “anxious expression” face part.
TV anime ‘呪術廻戦’ POP UP SHOP ‘コガネといっしょ -Ordinary-’ to open on Tuesday, April 21, 2026!
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KADOKAWA Co., Ltd. will hold a limited-time pop-up shop for the TV anime ‘呪術廻戦’ at 5 HMV stores nationwide from April 21, 2026. The shop will sell newly illustrated merchandise themed around ‘コガネといっしょ.’
AMNIBUS, operated by Arma Bianca Co., Ltd., will have a booth at the 第二十三回博麗神社例大祭, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight on May 4, 2026. A variety of merchandise will be available for advance sale at the event, including model watches (7,000 yen each), T-shirts featuring illustrations by 松本能人 (5,500 yen each), and badges (600 yen each/9,600 yen per box). Visitors who spend 2,000 yen will receive a bonus postcard, with 9 designs in total. Some products are also scheduled to go on sale on the AMNIBUS e-commerce site from 12:00 on May 7, after the event ends.
Summer merchandise from the アニメイト collaboration with ‘なにぷあらにbyろこまこあこ’ to be released!
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Animate Holdings Co., Ltd. has decided to release summer merchandise in collaboration with “なにぷあらにbyろこまこあこ.” Details about the specific products and release date have not been provided in the text.
Monzen Noriyuki, author of the 11th Ayukawa Tetsuya Award-winning work, is releasing a new book as Shosen and Horindo Bookstore’s original paperback, “モンゼニウム 門前典之作品塊.” It will go on sale ahead of its general release at Literary Flea Market Tokyo 42. Reservations open Friday, April 3!
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Monzen Noriyuki’s latest short story collection, “モンゼニウム 門前典之作品塊,” will be released by Shosen and Horindo Bookstore on May 4, 2026. This definitive edition brings together 4 short stories published over Monzen’s 25-year career, along with a newly written story. It will be available in advance at Literary Flea Market Tokyo 42, where an event offering the chance to meet Monzen will also be held. Shosen and Horindo Bookstore are also running the “書泉と、10冊” and “芳林堂書店と、10冊” projects, which bring back previously out-of-print books. Across 2 seasons, the projects have sold a total of more than 35,000 copies.
A seminar titled “Emerging Trends Seen Through U.S., Chinese and European Automotive Fuel Policies,” led by Kazuhiro Kaiho of the Research and Consulting Division of The Japan Research Institute, will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026!
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新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar titled “Emerging Trends Seen Through U.S., Chinese and European Automotive Fuel Policies” on May 15, 2026, with Kazuhiro Kaiho of The Japan Research Institute as the speaker.
Just 1 month until “YOKOHAMA GOGO DOG FES 2026 Spring” kicks off! Full details of the event lineup are now available!
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“YOKOHAMA GOGO DOG FES 2026 Spring” will be held at Rinko Park at Pacifico Yokohama on April 25 and 26, 2026. The event will feature a special dog run and a dog race Grand Prix, appealing to dog lovers and families.
SHIZUOKA World Theatre Festival 2026 tickets are selling well! Featured international productions to be staged at Shizuoka Performing Arts Center: “マライの虎─ハリマオ” and “Qui Som(キ ソム)?ーわたしたちは誰？”
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SHIZUOKA World Theatre Festival 2026 will be held at venues including Shizuoka Performing Arts Center from April 25 to May 6, 2026, with tickets now selling well. International productions including “マライの虎─ハリマオ” and “Qui Som(キ ソム)?ーわたしたちは誰？” will be staged.
[March roundup] AWA releases its original rankings! Arashi, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, MAZZEL and KAT-TUN top their respective categories.
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Music streaming service AWA has released “March Audience Reactions: Roundup,” its original rankings compiled from usage data for March 2026. Arashi topped the “Most-Added Artists to Playlists” ranking, while Mrs. GREEN APPLE led the “Most-Recommended Artists” ranking, among other category leaders.
A total of 14 acts, including RIIZE, THE RAMPAGE and ALPHA DRIVE ONE, to appear at “Mynavi presents The Performance”; 3 days of exclusive domestic live broadcasts free on ABEMA from 4/10.
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Global music festival “Mynavi presents The Performance” will be held at K-Arena Yokohama for 3 days, from April 10 to 12, 2026, and will be broadcast live exclusively in Japan for free on ABEMA. A total of 14 acts, including RIIZE, THE RAMPAGE and ALPHA DRIVE ONE, will perform.
Set in a university architecture department! “Blueprint,” a compelling story of youth and iconic architecture, begins serialization on Kurage Bunch.
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The new series “Blueprint” will launch on April 3, 2026, on Kurage Bunch, the web manga site operated by Shinchosha Co., Ltd. Set in the architecture department of a university in Tokyo, the coming-of-age story follows the growth of protagonist Sota Aharaya. Many real-life landmark buildings also appear in the series. The manga is by Asagao Nakai, with architect Taichi Kumagai serving as supervisor.
Story trailer released for “Echoes of Aincrad,” the latest “SAO” home console game for PlayStation®5/Xbox Series X|S/STEAM®!
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Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. has released the story trailer for “Echoes of Aincrad,” scheduled for release on PlayStation®5/Xbox Series X|S on July 9, 2026, and on STEAM® on July 10. The opening approximately 10 minutes of the promotional anime “Unanswered//butterfly” is now available, and entries for a special event at movie theaters are open until 23:59 on April 5. The event will be held in Tokyo and Osaka on May 9, with a star-studded cast including Yoshitsugu Matsuoka and Haruka Tomatsu. The Dengeki Store game shop on ebten is accepting preorders for the deluxe packaged edition, while digital editions are available for preorder on each platform. The “Sword Art Online” home console game series has surpassed 10 million copies sold.
Universal Music and Tokyo Shoseki collaborate in the English education field.
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Universal Music LLC and Tokyo Shoseki Co., Ltd. have begun collaborating in the field of English education. The collaboration links Universal Music’s English education project “UM English Lab.” with Tokyo Shoseki’s junior high school English textbook “NEW HORIZON.” The companies aim to jointly develop new English learning content using Western music and provide it to schools nationwide. They aim to create a learning environment where students can “understand, use and enjoy” English through music. First published in 1966, “NEW HORIZON” has a history spanning more than 60 years, and teaching materials using Universal Music’s song catalog will be provided free of charge.
Niigata University of Health and Welfare held the 1st Niigata University of Health and Welfare Research Festa on March 25, 2026. Approximately 150 incoming 2nd- and 3rd-year high school students from 8 schools inside and outside Niigata Prefecture took part, presenting a total of 65 research projects. Topics covered a wide range of areas, including medicine and health, with university faculty judging the presentations and lively question-and-answer sessions taking place. Outstanding presentations received awards for excellence and special awards, making the event an opportunity to encourage students’ enthusiasm for research. The university will continue supporting research activities and contributing to the development of the next generation.
“Kuro Neko no Wiz” × “RED° TOKYO TOWER” collaboration event now underway!
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To mark the 13th anniversary of “Kuro Neko no Wiz,” Colopl is holding a collaboration event at “RED° TOKYO TOWER” in Tokyo Tower. The event features exclusive merchandise, collaboration menu items and a quiz rally.
A mechanical watch that tells time in reverse is set to be released, inspired by the legendary spell “戦斧・イドリスの驕り,” used by the protagonist and Lou MagMell in the dramatic exploration action RPG “CODE VEIN II.”
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Ueni Trading has begun taking reservations for a mechanical watch inspired by “Battle Axe: Idris’s Pride,” a lore spell from the game CODE VEIN II. It is priced at 29,700 yen.
Fastest advance lottery ticket sales for “Cinema Deme” begin! The characters played by each cast member in “Super Space-Time Investigation Squad Maru-Q” are also announced!
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Imagica Infos Co., Ltd. and Tokyu Recreation Co., Ltd. will hold the 3rd performance of the murder mystery event “Cinema Deme” at “109 Cinemas Kiba” on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The performance will feature 2 episodes of “Super Space-Time Investigation Squad Maru-Q,” with 5 popular voice actors newly joining the cast. The fastest advance lottery ticket sales begin at 12 p.m. on Friday, April 3, and seats with special benefits are also available.
“In Another World With My Smartphone: Fantasia Connect” launches its full service on April 7!
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CTW株式会社 announced that the full service for its new idle RPG “In Another World With My Smartphone: Fantasia Connect” will launch on April 7, 2026. Rewards for surpassing 100,000 pre-registrations will also be distributed.
Wake up to beautifully moisturized, healthy hair with ease. Introducing the new “N Kirei Pillowcase”
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The beauty-focused “N Kirei Pillowcase,” jointly developed by Nitori Co., Ltd. and Teijin Frontier, will go on sale in mid-March. It releases malic acid while you sleep to moisturize your hair.
Complete collector’s edition celebrating the 35th anniversary! GOLF TODAY May 2026 issue on sale! “72 Key Points for Hitting Longer”: a complete guide to the greatest lessons through the years
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“GOLF TODAY” released its May 2026 issue on April 3 to mark its 35th anniversary. Special supplements include “35 Years of Golf Clubs” and “The New Swing Fundamentals, Learned from the Greats.” This month’s issue, titled “72 Key Points for Hitting Longer,” explains the secrets to increasing distance in Q&A format, drawing on lessons from renowned players throughout the years. It also features a special report in which Daisuke Ura, coach at the popular YouTube channel “Kattobi Golf Juku,” compares the latest drivers and recommends the best one. The article concludes with a company profile of publisher Sanei Co., Ltd.
Into the decisive final stretch with “the power of unity.” A look back at this season’s trials and growth through a collection of quotes.
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The B.League’s 琉球ゴールデンキングス has published a collection of quotes looking back on this season’s trials and growth as it heads into the final stretch of the regular season. The team is calling on fans to unite in pursuit of a place in the championship.
[CV: Makoto Furukawa, Karin Nanami and Shoya Chiba] Celebrating the release of volume 2 of the manga “What Happened When a Drunken Lady Proposed to a Hero Without Knowing Who He Was”: the 2nd voice comic is now available [Yoi Shirakon]
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Shufu to Seikatsusha has released the 2nd voice comic on YouTube to celebrate the release of volume 2 of “What Happened When a Drunken Lady Proposed to a Hero Without Knowing Who He Was.” In addition to the 1st installment’s cast, Karin Nanami and Makoto Furukawa, Shoya Chiba joins the 2nd installment as Clement. The voice comic offers fans a deeper experience of the world of the series, and related information about Comic PASH! neo and the official X account is also provided.
Big Echo, Karaoke CLUB DAM, Karaoke Mac and Karaoke Mega Big to launch collaboration with the movie “Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway” on April 10
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Daiichikosho will launch a collaboration with the movie “Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway” at karaoke locations including Big Echo from April 10. The collaboration will include drinks for sale, limited-edition novelty giveaways and displays of film stills at select locations.
INSILENCE POP UP STORE to open on the 1F of The SHEL’TTER TOKYO Tokyu Plaza Omotesando “Omokado” store!
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An INSILENCE POP UP STORE has opened at the SHEL'TTER TOKYO Tokyu Plaza Omotesando “Omokado” store. The store is a flagship location that reopened following renovations on March 3, 2023, and will feature items from INSILENCE, a Korean brand that expresses contemporary trends through its own distinctive interpretation. Visitors and purchasers will receive novelty gifts during the event.
A new flavor offering bittersweet notes and the texture of coffee jelly! GODIVA “Coffee Jelly Chocolixir”
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GODIVA Japan Co., Ltd. will launch “Coffee Jelly Chocolixir,” a new flavor of its chocolate drink Chocolixir, at participating stores nationwide from April 17, 2026. The “drinkable dessert” combines the sweetness and richness of milk chocolate with bittersweet coffee jelly. The jelly’s texture and acidity add a distinctive touch, while the drink is characterized by its refined aftertaste. It is available for 810 yen in regular size and 920 yen in large size.
Kawasaki Motors Japan Co., Ltd. has unveiled the new Ninja ZX-10R and sponsors for Kawasaki Plaza Racing Team, which will compete in the All Japan Road Race Championship and the Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race in 2026. The team was formed in 2022, with Shu Nishijima as team director and Ryosuke Iwato, Gun Yae and Yosuke Nakayama as riders. 12 companies, including the Kawasaki Plaza network, are supporting the team and promoting its motorsports activities. The new Ninja ZX-10R was developed using technology honed in WorldSBK.
Notice regarding TWIN PLANET Representative Director Kenji Yajima’s appearance at the “SBI Neo Media Ecosystem Strategic Vision” press conference
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Kenji Yajima, representative director of TWIN PLANET, spoke at the “SBI Neo Media Ecosystem Strategic Vision” press conference hosted by the SBI Group on March 31, 2026. Mr. Yajima also serves as a director of SBI Neo Media Holdings Co., Ltd., and gave a special lecture with music producer and lyricist Yasushi Akimoto. Their discussion focused on the theme “Taking Japanese Entertainment to the World: What Is Needed Now?” As a member of the SBI Neo Media ecosystem, TWIN PLANET aims to explore new possibilities in entertainment through the fusion of media, IT and finance, and plans to deepen its collaboration with the SBI Group.
Original集英社コバルト文庫の大人気シリーズの「すべて書き下ろし新作」8本を集めた『コバルト・プレイバック・アンソロジー part 1』、集英社より4月16日に発売。氷室冴子氏の『少女小説家は死なない！』も復刊
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To mark the 50th anniversary of Cobalt Bunko, 集英社 will release “Cobalt Playback Anthology part 1” on April 16, 2026, featuring entirely new works from 8 popular series from the 90s and 00s. A classic by Saeko Himuro will also be reissued.
“SEVENTEEN Special” airs April 10 (Fri.) and other dates! Jun’s film “野。良犬” to receive its Japanese premiere! CS衛星劇場
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A SEVENTEEN special programming event will air on CS衛星劇場 in April 2026. The Hong Kong film “野。良犬,” featuring Jun during his years as a child actor, will receive its Japanese premiere, along with a reality show from the group’s early days.
Yodobashi Akiba × ERWAY joint event: “ERWAY Spring Test-Ride Festival,” an electric-assist bicycle event, to be held April 18 (Sat.) and 19 (Sun.), 2026!
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鑫三海株式会社 announced that electric-assist bicycle brand “ERWAY” and Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Akiba will jointly hold a “Spring Test-Ride Festival” on April 18 and 19, 2026. Visitors can test-ride the entire ERWAY lineup in front of the Showa-dori Exit of JR Akihabara Station and experience the bikes’ assist power, stability, and light, comfortable ride. The event will also feature a limited-time prize drawing and special discounts. ERWAY is a brand that combines designs suited to urban life with practicality.
[My Adventure Debut 2026] To be held from April 17, 2026 (Fri.)
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An experiential event for preschool children will be held from April 17, 2026, at “Dragon Quest Island” at ニジゲンノモリ on Awaji Island. Participants will receive a sticker featuring a new design.
RIOT MUSIC launches “AdHoc,” a comprehensive support service for VRChat activities
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株式会社RIOT MUSIC has launched “AdHoc,” a comprehensive support service for creators active on VRChat. It will operate a permanent world and a Discord community.
Take a moment on Sunday morning to check in with your body and mind. はなさく生命’s “I’m OK? PROJECT” ambassador Anna Umemiya hosts a lifestyle program for women, launching on interfm!
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A new program, “はなさく生命 presents Bloom Your Life,” hosted by DJ Anna Umemiya, will begin airing on interfm on April 5. The talk program focuses on women’s health concerns.
シンクイノベーション株式会社 began taking preorders on April 3 for new merchandise based on 集英社’s popular manga “Pink and Habanero.” Shipment is scheduled for late June, with a wide range of items for fans.
Chosen by 100 yoga instructors! Winners of the 2nd “YJ Wellness Item Award” announced: “Yoga Journal Japan” selects top wellness products across 7 categories!
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Interspace Corporation announced the winners of the “YJ Wellness Item Award 2026,” hosted by “Yoga Journal Japan.” The “Yoga Journal 100-person Labo,” made up of 100 popular yoga instructors, evaluated 32 entries across 7 categories, and winners were selected in each category. The winners are “My Complete Beauty Food, Brown Sugar Plain Flavor,” “Nomu Silica,” “WE VEGETABLE Red Vegetable Soup,” “Wheatgrass Detress Water,” “ZENB BREAD Kinako An,” “LYKKE Cracked Heel Balm Large Size,” and “Medicated HOT TAB WELLNESS.” The awards are expected to continue next year and beyond.
Collaboration with “kikippa Earphones,” featuring the world’s first※1 gamma-wave sound™! HERALBONY launches a limited-quantity “kikippa Earphones HERALBONY Model” adorned with art by contracted artists
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株式会社ヘラルボニー is launching the “kikippa Earphones HERALBONY Model,” an open-ear type of earphone featuring the world’s first※1 “Gamma Wave Sound™,” jointly developed with ピクシーダストテクノロジーズ株式会社 and 塩野義製薬株式会社. The model will be produced in a limited run of 3,000 units in total, with 3 art designs and 1,000 units of each, and will go on sale at the PxDT official online store from April 3, 2026 (Fri.). The earphones modulate audio at the same cycle as gamma waves, brain waves associated with memory and concentration, with the aim of providing an easy way to stimulate the brain.
The “Boshi Mo” maternal and child health handbook app launches in 静岡県松崎町!
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母子モ株式会社’s “Boshi Mo” maternal and child health handbook app launched as “Matchi Parenting Navi” in 静岡県松崎町 on April 1. It supports the development of the local childcare environment through the digitization of paper records and the distribution of childcare information.
Ahead of its release! 3 must-see topics for beginners revealed for Cinema Kabuki’s “Sonezaki Shinju,” including screenings with Japanese subtitles!
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Shochiku’s latest Cinema Kabuki release, “Sonezaki Shinju,” opens on April 10. Japanese-subtitled screenings and an earphone guide app have been announced for beginners.
Ayumi Kasai solo exhibition “Reijin 1993-2025” to open on 2026/4/4 (Sat.)!
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An exhibition by illustrator Ayumi Kasai, who creates cover art for the manga magazine “Reijin,” will be held at ヴァニラ画廊 from April 4, 2026. Original artwork will be displayed, and an art book will also be released.
株式会社ナリス化粧品 has designated April 8 as “White Kidney Bean Extract Day” to mark the patent registration of its proprietary ingredient derived from white kidney beans. The ingredient both removes dead skin cells from the stratum corneum and supports the skin barrier function, and is the result of the company’s 90 years of research into the stratum corneum.
Oracle announces agentic AI innovations for its AI database for business data
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On April 3, 2026, Oracle announced new agentic AI innovations for “Oracle AI Database” at Oracle AI World Tour in London. These innovations enable customers to rapidly build, deploy, and scale secure agentic AI applications suited to production workloads. New features include Oracle Autonomous AI Vector Database, Oracle AI Database Private Agent Factory, and Oracle Unified Memory Core. Oracle Deep Data Security and Oracle Private AI Services Container also minimize risks to AI data, while open standards and frameworks eliminate vendor lock-in for AI data.
The 30th Game Industry Information Exchange Meeting was held!
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マーケティングアソシエーション株式会社 co-hosted the 30th Game Industry Information Exchange Meeting with 株式会社ビヨンド on March 13, 2026. The event aims to build networks in the game industry, understand needs, and create business opportunities.
CULUMU launches “当事者発想ジャーナル,” a new media outlet sharing co-creation insights — inclusive design studio CULUMU renews its website to change society starting with “N=1”
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Inclusive Design Studio CULUMU has completely revamped its website and launched a new media platform, “当事者発想ジャーナル,” to share co-creation insights. It aims to make business creation know-how starting from N=1 publicly available and contribute to business development and solving social issues.
“kikippa Earphones,” the world’s first*1 earphones equipped with Gamma Wave Sound™, to launch in a limited-edition HERALBONY collaboration model
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Pixie Dust Technologies will begin sales on April 3, 2026, of the “kikippa Earphones HERALBONY Model,” jointly developed with Shionogi & Co. and created in collaboration with HERALBONY. Sales will be limited to 3,000 units. The product features Gamma Wave Sound™ to support brain health habits and is priced at 34,900 yen (tax included). To mark the launch, a limited-time pop-up store will be held at Hankyu Men's Tokyo, alongside a podcast and a project linked to music. Customers who purchase the product during April 2026 will receive an exclusive pouch as an early-bird bonus.
Barneys New York begins carrying <Matthew M. Williams>, offering a modern wardrobe that combines practicality and sophistication without relying on trends
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Barneys Japan Inc. will begin carrying <Matthew M. Williams>, the new eponymous brand of Matthew M. Williams, starting with the Spring/Summer 2026 season.
[Sustainability officers sounding the alarm at the start of the new fiscal year!?] About 90% of Prime Market-listed companies say they have experienced inadequate handovers from their predecessors
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S-Pool Blue Dot Green conducted a survey of Prime Market-listed companies. It found that about 90% of sustainability officers have experienced inadequate handovers from their predecessors, making the reliance on individuals for business operations a challenge.
Announcement of post-event online sales for the Keio Line collaboration project commemorating the release of “Gintama: The New Movie - Yoshiwara in Flames -”: “Gintama” Spring Stroll — “You’ve got nothing better to do anyway, you idiot.”
Bike-sharing service Charichari conducts traffic safety awareness activities in conjunction with the introduction of the bicycle blue-ticket system
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Bike-sharing service Charichari conducted traffic safety awareness activities at its 6 service locations (Fukuoka, Nagoya, Tokyo, Kumamoto, Kurume and Saga) in conjunction with the April 1, 2026, implementation of the revised Road Traffic Act, which introduces a blue-ticket system for bicycles. In coordination with local governments and police, the company promoted safe bicycle use and public awareness of the new rules through parades and events. The initiative aims to create an environment for safe bicycle use.
Itsuki Fujiwara × Infaction | A new collection featuring signature motifs such as Infaction’s logo and brand name. The second installment of accessories from the cat-themed “Cat Line” collection also makes its debut.
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Infaction launches 'Infaction Signature' collection April 3, 2026, with eyewear and 'Cat Line' accessories, collaborating with Itsuki Fujiwara.
Companies mentioned：Infaction、THE RAMPAGE、LDH JAPAN
Dstyle group. announced a sponsorship agreement with professional golfer Mai Arai, a member of the JLPGA’s 87th class. The agreement aims to support the ambitions of young athletes and promote the value of beauty and health through sports.
W2 Group opens new office at Ginza PREX East to expand its workforce
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W2 Group opened a new satellite office at Ginza PREX East in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, in March 2026, to accommodate business expansion and increased hiring. The new office will house group companies Up Growth Inc. and NETFRAME Inc., strengthening recruitment and promoting diverse working styles. This brings W2 Group’s network to 4 locations in Japan and 2 overseas.
More than 1 million pairs sold! “Tsubutsubu Fumippa Mega-Oshi” joins the “Fumippa” series—check your body’s center of gravity yourself by wearing them for ３ minutes
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Alphax Inc. has added the new “Tsubutsubu Fumippa Mega-Oshi” to its “Fumippa” series, which has sold more than 1 million pairs. These slippers provide an intense massage effect that stimulates the entire sole of the foot, as well as a self-check of the body’s center of gravity that can be done in 3 minutes.
New Spring/Summer 2026 Miffy plush toys from BON TON TOYS include items exclusive to the official “marcs STORE”!
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Dutch plush toy maker BON TON TOYS has released new Miffy plush toy collections, “Cotton Candy” and “Tiny Teddy,” for Spring/Summer 2026. The new products are available exclusively through the “marcs STORE” e-commerce site operated by Marcs International Inc. Led by CEO Itaru Natori, the company wholesales and sells interior, kitchen and lifestyle products.
Must-see for Chiba Lotte Marines fans: “Marines Room” renovated! One-of-a-kind original wall art unveiled, with reservations open for an immersive baseball-viewing stay at Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho
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Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho has renovated “Marines Room,” its collaboration room with the Chiba Lotte Marines, and began accepting reservations on April 3, 2026. The room features original wall art depicting 5 new players and offers an immersive stay where guests can experience the excitement of ZOZO Marine Stadium. Guest benefits include an exclusive-design towel, “Marines Tiramisu,” and access to the Pacific League’s official video streaming service, “PERSOL Pacific League TV.” 2026 is the 20th anniversary year of the Marines’ official fan club, “TEAM26.”
AI real-time translation service “CoeFont Interpreter” releases Android version, extending availability to all smartphone users
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CoeFont Inc. released the Android version of its AI real-time translation service “CoeFont Interpreter” on April 3, 2026. This makes the service available to all smartphone users and meets the needs of Android users in business settings.
Blu-ray BOX release announced for RIIZE’s solo variety show “BOSS RIIZE : SHANGHAI IMPOSSIBLE”!
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The Blu-ray BOX of “BOSS RIIZE : SHANGHAI IMPOSSIBLE,” a solo reality variety show starring hugely popular K-pop boy group RIIZE, is set for release. TBS Glowdia is the publisher, and TC Entertainment is the distributor. The deluxe edition is priced at 11,000 yen (tax included), product code TCBD-1937, while the standard edition is priced at 8,800 yen (tax included), product code TCBD-1938. Bonus items include a 12-page photobook featuring previously unreleased shots and 2 randomly selected phot cards from 6 types. The deluxe edition also includes a set of 6 mini acrylic keychains wearing original shirts.