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OriginalMATE.BIKEは2026年4月4日(土)より、直営店および公式オンラインストアでフレッシュマンキャンペーンを開催します。本キャンペーンでは、「MATE X EVO」、「MATE Fusion 2.0」、「MATE City 2.0」の3モデルを対象に、フロントライトなど4点を含む「Starter kit」を車体代金に含んだスペシャルプライスで提供。キャンペーン期間は2026年4月4日(土)から5月6日(水)までです。また、満18歳〜25歳までの日本在住者を対象とした「YOUTH SUPPORT PROGRAM」も併用可能で、車体を10%OFFで購入できます。MATE X EVO Starter kitは407,000円、MATE Fusion 2.0 Starter kitは363,000円、MATE City 2.0 Starter kitは275,000円となります。
丸山珈琲 will release “丸山珈琲のカフェラテ,” a bottled-can latte made without added flavorings, on April 6, 2026. It features the harmony of carefully selected beans and milk.
TSP太陽 has been commissioned by the 臨海副都心にぎわい創出実行委員会 to hold “Floral Festa” from April 4 to May 31, 2026. The event will feature flower and light installations, the “Tokyo Floral Passage,” with approximately 500,000 tulips in bloom, and “Infiorata” events on May 9 and 16. Food trucks will also appear every Saturday and Sunday, alongside a Hello Kitty stamp rally and next-generation mobility vehicles themed around Doraemon. TSP太陽 is responsible for planning, operation, venue setup and publicity for the event.
ポーターズ and immedio will jointly hold a free online seminar on April 8, 2026, for RAs (recruiting advisors) at recruitment agencies, focusing on improving productivity and converting prospects into immediate business meetings.
Companies mentioned：ポーターズ株式会社、株式会社immedio
楽天トラベルサービス’ site controller “ねっぱん！サイトコントローラー＋＋” has integrated with “Payn,” an automated cancellation fee collection service. The service is now available with no initial or monthly fees (success-based fees only).
Companies mentioned：楽天トラベルサービス株式会社、Payn株式会社
株式会社シーネット announced that 小野崎光彦氏 became president, representative director and COO, effective April 1, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社シーネットコネクトサービス、株式会社エーディエス、シーネットグループ株式会社
ロゼット株式会社 will release limited-edition original-design packages featuring Sanrio’s popular characters “クロミ” and “ウサハナ” from its long-selling exfoliating skincare brand “ロゼットゴマージュ.” “ロゼットゴマージュ クリアピール（クロミ）” and “ロゼットゴマージュ ブライトピール（ウサハナ）” will be available nationwide at drugstores, variety shops and the official online store starting May 25, 2026 (Mon.). The suggested retail price is 500 yen / 550 yen (including tax) each, and each contains 120g. These long-selling products, on the market for more than 25 years, feature a cute, pop design inspired by retro Heisei-era style.
BANDAI SPIRITS Co., Ltd.’s Collectors Division will release the “DX Chogokin VF-25 Messiah Valkyrie Top Gun Maverick Ver.,” a collaboration item between “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Macross F,” in September 2026 for 26,400 yen (including tax). Reservations open at 16:00 on April 3, 2026 (Fri.). The product features a color scheme inspired by Maverick’s beloved aircraft and can transform into three forms.
シンミドウ will hold its “Recruitment Site Strategy Seminar,” aimed at boosting hiring success, on 4 dates: April 7, 15, 24 and 30. In an era when 85.9% of job seekers check recruitment websites and approximately 70% change their level of interest in a company based on them, the seminar will explain the importance of recruitment-site quality and presentation. It will reveal what information job seekers really want to know and specific design approaches for becoming an employer of choice. The free Zoom webinar is aimed at small and medium-sized business owners, sales managers and marketing staff.
From April 15, 東日本振興株式会社 will host the Newtus Cup, Japan's first official men's professional golf tournament, at Tone Park Golf Course, a riverside golf course in 取手市, Ibaraki Prefecture.
Companies mentioned：東日本振興株式会社、取手市、守谷市、つくばみらい市
The Niigata City Food Culture Creative City Promotion Council has opened applications for its Reiwa 8 fiscal year Food Culture Creative City Promotion Project Support Program. The program supports initiatives that use private-sector expertise and networks to promote creative community development based on Niigata City's food and food culture. The maximum grant is 800,000 yen for new projects (2/3 of eligible expenses), a major increase from 300,000 yen last fiscal year. Applications are accepted from April 27 to May 13, and pre-application consultations are available from April 1 to 24. Past selections have included product development, sales channel expansion and food events.
Zendaya appeared wearing Tiffany sapphire and diamond jewelry at the premiere of the film The Drama (working title) in New York.
Companies mentioned：Tiffany & Co.
A BBQ beer garden offering a choice of 2 styles, American and Korean, is open on the terrace of the World Beer Museum Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi store through October 31, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ワールドリカーインポーターズ株式会社
Original劇場版『名探偵コナン ハイウェイの堕天使』の4月公開を記念し、小学館の少女・女性コミック6誌でコラボ付録が展開される。
Companies mentioned：小学館
Luxury golf wear brand OBSIDIAN will hold a pop-up store at 阪急うめだ本店 starting April 8, with an advance sale of its new line.
Companies mentioned：OBSIDIAN、阪急うめだ本店、COMME des GARÇONS、TOGA ARCHIVES
Ｈｍｃｏｍｍ announced that it will continue its demonstration project on AI-based water pipe leak detection with 滋賀県守山市 in fiscal 2026, moving into the next phase toward social implementation.
Companies mentioned：滋賀県守山市
UHA Mikakuto will resume sales of UHA Gummy Supplement Puffiness Care, which attracted attention for helping reduce facial puffiness before being temporarily discontinued, exclusively through the Qoo10 official shop starting April 1, 2026.
Companies mentioned：UHA味覚糖株式会社、Qoo10
In collaboration with S.RIDE, 大和自動車交通 will operate 4 specially wrapped collaboration taxis in Tokyo's 23 wards and the Musashino/Mitaka area for a limited time from April 6 to May 10, 2026, to mark the start of the Rilakkuma anime. The 4 vehicles will each feature a different Rilakkuma design, and can be requested through the S.RIDE taxi app. A commercial narrated by Rira Ikuta will also be shown on GROWTH, the taxi signage media in the back seats.
As part of its MEGURI2040 autonomous ship project, the Nippon Foundation will hold the “Quiz Tour at Sea with Takushi Izawa [MEGURI2040]” at Shin-Okayama Port in Okayama Prefecture on July 5. 100 middle and high school students will be selected by lottery and invited to take part in quizzes and puzzles aboard the autonomous vessel Olympia Dream Seto. Applications open at 10:00 on April 3 (Friday) and will be accepted through 23:59 on May 17 (Sunday). A new TV commercial featuring Takushi Izawa to promote the event will air in the Okayama and Kagawa area starting April 6 (Monday).
The live-action BL drama Smoke Blue, After the Rain Comes Sunshine will stream exclusively on FOD, the video streaming service of フジテレビ, starting April 6. Kohei Takeda and Kento Shibuya star together.
Companies mentioned：フジテレビ、読売テレビ、KADOKAWA
Original株式会社ヘッドウォータースが、経済産業省と日本健康会議から「健康経営優良法人2026（大規模法人部門）」に2年連続で認定された。2025年の基盤強化を経て、2026年は新KPI導入でさらに質の高い取り組みを目指す。
Companies mentioned：経済産業省、日本健康会議
Kozo Sushi Co., Ltd. will hold its New Life Support Fair for a limited time from April 4 (Saturday) to April 12 (Sunday), 2026. The “Big Satisfaction Nigiri (14 pieces)” and “Satisfaction Nigiri (11 pieces)” will be offered at special prices. Big Satisfaction Nigiri costs 920 yen before tax (993 yen including tax), while Satisfaction Nigiri costs 730 yen before tax (788 yen including tax). Products made with Five Star Salmon are especially recommended. The fair is hosted by Kozo Sushi Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of KOZO Holdings.
Asmark Co., Ltd. obtained a patent (Patent No. 7837523) on March 23, 2026, for core technology behind its “Fully Automated Research Process Platform,” which uses generative AI and natural language processing. The patented technology addresses industry challenges including 12,800 hours of manual work annually and human error rates of more than 50%. Its adoption can reduce working hours by up to 70% and error rates by up to 90%. After validating the technology in its own operations, the company plans to roll it out in Japan and overseas as a SaaS platform, advancing the industry's digital transformation. The company was established in December 2001 and is headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo.
Akashika Estate Co., Ltd. ranked No. 1 for the 4th consecutive year in the number of lots in development permit applications for dedicated housing under the City Planning Act in Himeji City (Reiwa 7 fiscal year: 107 lots). Development is also underway on large projects including Hanada-cho Ogawa (29 lots) and Tsuiji (27 lots). The company has earned the trust of local landowners and contributes to enhancing Himeji City's value through community development.
On April 3, 2026, Oisix ra daichi signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Niigata Prefecture to promote regional revitalization centered on food and sports. The agreement aims to boost sales of agricultural, forestry and fishery products from the prefecture and promote sports. It is the first time Niigata Prefecture has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with a food e-commerce business. Oisix ra daichi has previously pursued regional revitalization in Niigata through food and sports, including a collaboration with the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field from 2017 onward, the Niigata Food Tech Town Concept in December 2024, and participation in the management of professional baseball team Oisix Niigata Albirex Baseball Club starting in 2024. The agreement will advance initiatives including expanding sales of local products through Oisix, developing upcycled products, expanding into BtoB channels, promoting the appeal of local food through stadium cuisine, advancing sports through the professional baseball team, improving health through nutrition seminars, and improving the environment at Niigata Prefectural Baseball Stadium.
Original愛知県の野外民族博物館リトルワールドで、修復完了した「北海道 アイヌの家」を舞台にアイヌ文化を体験できる「アイヌウィーク」が4日間限定で開催される。
Companies mentioned：野外民族博物館リトルワールド、二風谷アイヌ、ウポポイ（民族共生象徴空間）
Arthur D. Little (ADL) has selected 7 consultants as partners across 4 offices in Tokyo, Paris, Dubai and San Francisco. At the Tokyo office, Akinori Uno of the Energy division has been promoted.
To mark its 30th anniversary, interfm will hold “LIVE BUZZ FESTIVAL 2026,” a live event originating from its Western music program, in Shibuya in July 2026.
Companies mentioned：interfm（株式会社InterFM897）、渋谷クラブクアトロ
S.RIDE Inc., provider of the taxi app S.RIDE, will operate 4 collaboration taxis in Tokyo from April 6 to May 10, 2026, to mark the start of the “Rilakkuma” anime. The app will allow users to book designated rides with an exclusive icon, and special commercial videos will be shown on in-car displays.
Nono Tori Nihonbashi has launched a new menu, “Kyoto Duck Hot Pot Course (with Special Sauce),” featuring Kyoto duck hot pot paired with a special beauty-inspired ethnic sauce, in collaboration with Thai cuisine researcher Jun. The sauce incorporates the golden ratio of “sour, spicy and sweet” flavors in Thai cuisine, enhancing the sweetness of the duck fat while leaving a light aftertaste. It comes in 3 varieties: “Plum & Sweet Chili Sauce,” “Peanut Sauce” and “Miso, Garlic Koji and Chili Sauce.” The price is ¥7,700, tax included.
Originalワールドグループのtk.TAKEO KIKUCHIが、ディズニーキャラクター「オズワルド・ザ・ラッキー・ラビット」のカプセルコレクションを4月24日より発売。ZOZOTOWNと全国店舗で展開される。
Companies mentioned：株式会社エクスプローラーズトーキョー、ワールドグループ、ZOZOTOWN、ディズニー
A seminar titled “Common Mistakes in New Business Ventures 2026,” led by Akiaki Arai, representative of Alpha Marketing Corporation, will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The seminar will cover practical steps to increase the likelihood of success for new businesses, dispelling misconceptions, generating ideas, building business models and managing risks. Participants can attend in person, via livestream or through an archived stream. Attendees will receive individual consulting worth ¥200,000 as a benefit.
D2C Inc. provided XR content and a glasses-free 3D experience for the “NURO” promotion at K-Arena Yokohama. The promotion will feature the “XR CHANNEL” AR app, which uses SoVeC’s VPS technology, as well as a glasses-free 3D experience on a large display. It will take place as part of “CENTRAL MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL 2026,” running from April 3 to 5, 2026. D2C, established on June 1, 2000, is a joint venture between NTT Docomo, Dentsu and NTT Ad, and has been a subsidiary of CARTA HOLDINGS since January 2026. D2C’s R&D unit, IMG SRC STUDIO, supported the content from concept and direction through implementation.
Leap beauty clinic surveyed 200 women in their 20s to 50s about their concerns and reasons for hesitating to try cosmetic medical treatments for the first time. The most common reason was “cost (48.5%).”
“CrenaPlugin,” a kintone extension plugin offered by 株式会社Crena, earned a two-star rating in the Extension category of Cybozu’s “CyPN Report 2026.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社Crena、サイボウズ株式会社
Originalアニコム先進医療研究所は、2026年4月17日に東京都港区へ「ペットホテル JARVIS Tokyo」をオープンします。同ホテルは、高度・救急医療施設「JARVISどうぶつ医療センター Tokyo」と同ビル内にあり、滞在中に健康診断を受けることも可能です。Basicコース52,800円からPremiumコース330,000円まで、各種健康診断コースが用意されています。施設内には約65㎡の屋内ドッグランも併設され、オープンに先駆け4月10日から12日には事前見学会が開催されます。
新光商事株式会社 will exhibit at the Embedded, Edge and IoT Development Expo, starting April 8, 2026, showcasing solutions to workplace challenges using AI cameras and edge AI.
Companies mentioned：新光商事株式会社
Travel Contents will officially launch the Tohoku edition of “Have Fun Pass,” a sightseeing pass for international visitors to Japan, on April 1, 2026. Using the e-ticket system it has rolled out nationwide since 2022, the company will boost visitor numbers to Tohoku through a free accommodation campaign and partnerships with transportation providers. The pass, featuring a curated selection of attractions in the Miyagi and Matsushima areas, will be sold through major OTAs and travel agencies such as Klook, KKday and Trip.com. Tripellet will operate the service, with system support from JTRweb.
Funai Research Institute held a summit for executives of mid-sized and small businesses aiming for ¥10 billion in annual sales. A total of 126 people attended.
Companies mentioned：株式会社船井総合研究所、神戸大学、東京商工リサーチ、エフィラグループ株式会社、ウェルビングループ株式会社
株式会社Elith will exhibit at “Japan DX Week [Spring] 2026,” held in April 2026, showcasing generative AI solutions tailored to specific business operations. Its CTO is also scheduled to take part in a panel discussion.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Elith、松尾研（関連組織として）
The Capsule Serum skincare brand, developed by 株式会社MD, has surpassed 2.5 million units sold across the series. Its original formulation design has received high praise on social media and through word of mouth.
Companies mentioned：株式会社MD、Amazon、楽天市場
ウォータースタンド株式会社 has signed an agreement with 刈谷市 to promote the installation of water dispensers for personal bottles and measures to prevent heatstroke. The initiative aims to reduce plastic waste and address global warming.
Companies mentioned：ウォータースタンド株式会社、刈谷市
Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture, and Panasonic Corporation have signed an agreement to promote child-rearing support and help make the city easier for families to raise children in. Under the agreement, they will conduct a pilot project to measure the impact of using dishwashers to shorten housework time and reduce the burden of household chores, thereby supporting child-rearing and encouraging the sharing of household tasks. Residents will be lent dishwashers free of charge, and the two parties will jointly study and analyze the effects. The pilot will use the NP-TSP1 “Slim Dishwasher,” a countertop model with a slim design approximately 34.1 cm deep that can wash dishes for 4 people. The two parties plan to use the results to consider new child-rearing support policies.
Originalランド オブ トゥモロー 丸の内店と心斎橋パルコ店が、イタリアのテーラリングブランド「CARUSO」に別注した春夏向けのスペシャルコレクションを4月3日より数量限定で発売する。
Companies mentioned：CARUSO、ランド オブ トゥモロー
CS broadcaster GAORA SPORTS will air “Ja Ga I Tensei produced by Gaja Dokuro,” a show held on Friday, March 13 by DRAGONGATE’s notorious unit Gaja Dokuro, at 10 p.m. on Monday, April 6. The event drew attention, with advance tickets selling out in 5 minutes. Matches included ISHIN vs. Masato Tanaka and Yoshiteru Kato vs. Yuma Anzai. After the main event, KAI was named the next challenger for the Open the Dream Gate Championship, and a title match against champion Madoka Kikuta was set for the Korakuen Hall event on Monday, April 6.
BIRKENSTOCK will open one of its largest concept stores in Japan in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, on April 3, 2026. The store will offer a full lineup embodying the brand’s world.
indent Inc. will release 2 new titles, 『私はドリー』 and 『ＶＲゲームから勇者召喚されました2』, from its original fiction labels NolaブックスGlanz and NolaブックスBloom on the creative platform Nola, starting Saturday, April 4, 2026, through e-book stores including Amazon Kindle. Founded on October 8, 2019, indent operates Nola, a platform connecting writers with companies. The company also supports writers in commercializing their work and collaborates with companies to create IP.
Original株式会社エンヴァリスは、MUSCAT GROUPの2026年3月期第3四半期のインタビューレポートを配信した。悪材料の一括処理完了や中東展開など、同社の次なる成長シナリオが明らかになった。
Companies mentioned：株式会社MUSCAT GROUP、Bloomberg、FactSet、Factiva、AlphaSense、Kabutan、IFIS、QUICK
GENDA GiGO Entertainment opened “Aipri Buzzrium Park” at “GiGO Sohonten” on April 2, 2026, offering visitors an immersive experience of the world of 『おねがいアイプリ』.
Companies mentioned：株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment
PR TIMES Inc. is sponsoring サンテレビ’s 『サンテレビボックス席』, where the second collaboration commercial featuring the popular character “Oh! Sun” will begin airing during pitcher changes.
Companies mentioned：サンテレビ
To mark the 2nd anniversary of YEBISU BREWERY TOKYO, Sapporo Breweries will begin year-round sales of its flagship beer “Yebisu ∞ (Infinity)” in take-home bottles starting April 4.
Companies mentioned：サッポロホールディングス(株)
Sapporo Breweries will launch the “Master of YEBISU” program to certify restaurant staff who deliver an outstanding Yebisu beer-drinking experience. In 2026, it will certify 20 to 30 people nationwide, aiming to enhance the brand’s value.
Companies mentioned：サッポロホールディングス株式会社、サッポロビール株式会社
株式会社地域新聞社 will hold an online company briefing for individual investors on April 13, 2026. The representative director and president will provide a direct update on progress with the new business model and strategies utilizing generative AI.
Companies mentioned：株式会社地域新聞社
Premier Anti-Aging has launched the “Reinca Stem Treatment Recovery Mask,” formulated with its proprietary stem cell culture extract and PHT ingredients. Launch events will be held at Isetan Shinjuku and Iwataya Main Store.
To mark the 2nd anniversary of YEBISU BREWERY TOKYO, Sapporo Breweries will introduce the “Yebisu Audio Guide,” narrated by Yuki Yamada, starting April 4.
Companies mentioned：サッポロホールディングス(株)
Jimoty is partnering with Kitami City, Hokkaido, to open “Jimoty Spot Kitami,” the first public-private reuse hub in eastern Hokkaido, on April 17, 2026.
Companies mentioned：北海道北見市（自治体）
Original公益信託臨床検査医学研究振興基金は、令和7年度の「藤田光一郎賞」「小酒井望賞」「研究奨励金」受賞者を決定し、授賞式を開催しました。藤田光一郎賞は佐守友博氏、小酒井望賞は松下和之氏が受賞。研究奨励金は武井理美氏他7名が受賞しました。本基金は1988年に発足し、臨床検査医学分野の研究者の育成を目的としています。SRLと富士レビオが委託者となり、みずほ信託銀行が受託者として運営しています。
French watch brand Pierre Lannier has added the new “Neora” and “Paia Mini” to its popular petite watch collection, completing a mini-watch series with 3 shapes. Neora is a classically modern square design, while Paia Mini is a simple, elegant round design. The Ovaria collection is also part of the mini series, offering options to meet a range of needs. Prices range from ¥28,600 (tax included) to ¥35,200 (tax included).
Tsuno Mirai Foundation and USEN NETWORKS have partnered to launch “Tsuno Hikari,” a fiber-optic service for residents of Tsuno Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, that provides monthly returns in the form of the local currency “Tsuno Coin.” The service became available on April 3 and aims to keep economic activity circulating within the community.
Companies mentioned：NTT西日本、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP
Sapporo Breweries will release a limited-quantity beer, “Travelogue,” made with malt grown using “regenerative agriculture,” which reduces environmental impact.
Companies mentioned：サッポロホールディングス株式会社、サッポロビール株式会社、Soufflet Malt（スフレモルト）社
HUSKEY Inc. has launched “Toilet no Masaya,” a toilet remodeling service for individuals in the Odawara and Seisho areas. Features include service as soon as the same day and end-to-end support from a dedicated representative.
The results of Analog Grand Prix 2026, organized by Ongen Publishing, were announced on April 3, 2026. A panel of 23 specialty stores nationwide and 4 critics judged the entries and selected outstanding products for analog playback.
Companies mentioned：CAVIN大阪屋、仙台のだや、のだや仙台店、MUSiCA、サウンドハイツ、オーディオユニオン、テレオン、ホーム商会、サウンドクリエイト、クサカベ電機、オーディオスクエア、でんき堂スクェア湘南、チャレンジャー音響、オーディオコア、ロイヤルオーディオ、クリアーサウンドイマイ、ノムラ無線、ジョーシンWEB、シマムセン、エディオン、アートクルー、マックスオーディオ、吉田苑
Original善光総合研究所が宮崎県の「ケアプランデータ連携システム」導入支援を完了し、好事例集を公開。セミナー参加者の99%超が肯定的に評価した。
Companies mentioned：株式会社善光総合研究所、宮崎県、（公社）国民健康保険中央会、社会福祉法人善光会、厚生労働省
中国銀行 executed a 100 million yen loan with a principal-forgiveness clause in the event of an earthquake disaster for ユタカ電装工業株式会社 on March 31, 2026. The loan is designed to support business continuity planning, with repayment of the principal waived if an earthquake with an intensity of 6-upper or higher occurs.
Companies mentioned：中国銀行、ユタカ電装工業株式会社
中国銀行 executed a 100 million yen loan with a principal-forgiveness clause in the event of an earthquake disaster for 永和電設有限会社. If an earthquake with an intensity of 6-upper or higher occurs, part or all of the principal will be waived.
Companies mentioned：中国銀行、永和電設有限会社
Original三起商行（ミキハウス）とOceanは、2026年11月施行の新免税制度（リファンド方式）への移行に先駆け、「Ocean Tax Refund」の導入・運用を開始しました。両社は免税対応に留まらず、訪日客の誘客から購買体験全体を強化するパートナーとして連携を深めます。ミキハウスの直営店舗ではインバウンド売上が大型店舗で約6割、観光拠点では約9割を占め、訪日客は中核的な顧客層です。Ocean Tax Refundは、LINEミニアプリやWeChat Payで返金手続きを完結させ、店舗オペレーションの負担を最小限に抑えます。
株式会社SUPERNOVA launched NOVA JOURNAL, a free web publication aimed at developing organizations and talent that will not be left behind in the AI era, on April 3, 2026. It aims to help companies address the challenge of embedding AI in their operations.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SUPERNOVA
Automotive technology company AUMOVIO (Omobio) appointed Laurent Fabre as its newly created chief commercial officer (CCO). He will oversee global sales activities.
Companies mentioned：コンチネンタル、Siemens Automotive、Siemens VDO、Synerject SAS
株式会社YAMAGIWA, which is marking its 100th anniversary, has begun airing a new TV commercial in the Tokai region that highlights its dedication to craftsmanship and its brand message, “The Art of Lighting.”
GMOグローバルサイン・ホールディングス株式会社’s electronic contract service GMO Sign has been selected for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ “Information Accessibility Best Practices 2025.” The selection recognizes the service’s consideration for diverse users and design that makes it usable regardless of disability. The importance of accessibility in digital services has grown following the enforcement of the amended Act for Eliminating Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities in April 2024. Since launching in 2015, GMO Sign has supported cost reductions and greater operational efficiency, and will mark its 10th anniversary in 2025.
Certified NPO PublicMind is launching full-scale operations of the PublicMind Fund No. 1, which supports organizations working to solve social issues.
The Japan Research Institute, Ltd. will hold the “Introductory Course on Renewable Energy Business Fundamentals, from the Ground Up” on May 7 and May 13, 2026. The course will be led by Koichiro Danno of the Research and Consulting Division and will be available via livestream and archive. Topics include the FY2026 FIP system, environmental value trading, trends in CPPAs, the GX Promotion Act, and the latest new rules for the FIP system.
Originalトータルブレインケアと日本旅行は、認知機能セルフチェックツール「CogEvo」の自治体市場における独占的販売権を日本旅行に付与する業務提携に関する覚書を締結した。日本旅行は自治体向け「CogEvo」の唯一の正規窓口として、導入提案からアフターサービスまでを一貫して担う。両社は「XKANSAI ソーシャルイノベーション・プログラム」で最優秀賞を受賞した「あらたな認知症予防事業モデル」の全国普及を加速させる。
印西市 opened the childcare transfer station KIDS MOBILITY STATION (KIDS MOS) in front of Chiba New Town Chuo Station on April 1. The unusual hybrid service temporarily looks after children at the station and transports them by dedicated bus to 8 childcare facilities in the city, easing parents’ transportation burden and helping address the shortage of childcare places.
Companies mentioned：印西市
Seibu Landscape will hold a special program of the environmental education program Furano Nature School Tokyo, supervised by writer So Kuramoto, at Showa Kinen National Government Park on Monday, May 4, 2026 (public holiday). The program will offer on a public holiday the individual program normally held only on Fridays. Special admission is 1,000 yen for adults and 500 yen for elementary, junior high, high school and university students, as well as seniors aged 65 and over. Each session is limited to 40 participants, with 2 sessions held, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The Flower Festival 2026 is also taking place at Showa Kinen National Government Park through Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Kikuka Night Harvest Kobushino 2023, a white wine from Kumamoto Wine Farm, won a gold medal and ranked among the top 10 at the Chardonnay du Monde international competition in France.
kiond, VISON and the Taiki Town Tourism Association are teaming up to hold a special tour in April 2026, giving members of the public the chance to take part in Takihara-no-miya Omiki-biki, an event held once every 20 years.
Companies mentioned：ヴィソンホテルマネジメント、一般社団法人大紀町観光協会、株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス
ハイアット リージェンシー 横浜 revamped breakfast at its buffet restaurant Harbor Kitchen starting April 1, 2026. Under the theme “A Gourmet Journey Around the World,” it serves more than 60 dishes from around the globe.
Companies mentioned：ハイアット リージェンシー 横浜
Video streaming service U-NEXT will stream the drama series Amadeus, based on Peter Shaffer’s play, exclusively from Friday, April 17, 2026. In the Japanese dub, Ryunosuke Onoda voices Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, while Koichi Yamadera voices Antonio Salieri. The 5-episode series supports 4K, and all episodes of both the subtitled and dubbed versions will be released simultaneously.
学研ステイフル began recruiting the first official ambassadors for its educational toy brand on April 3, 2026. The company aims to showcase the products’ appeal through authentic posts on Instagram, with new products provided to ambassadors.
Companies mentioned：日本出版販売株式会社、株式会社学研ステイフル
Seibu Media Communications and Fuji Television have formed a partnership and will begin airing popular Fuji TV content on Seibu Railway’s in-train digital signage, “Smile Vision.” Starting April 6, 2026, content including “Chiikawa Fortune-Telling” and “Quiz! NouベルSHOW” will be rolled out in sequence. The initiative aims to improve customer satisfaction during travel and maximize the value of its advertising media. Seibu Media Communications changed its trade name from Blue Muse on April 1, 2025.
The Chiba University Environmental ISO Student Committee and Keiyo Bank held a report meeting on March 17, 2026, on activities under the 2025年度 SDGs collaboration project, the Eco Project.
Companies mentioned：国立大学法人千葉大学、株式会社京葉銀行
Hiratsuka Secondary School, which adopted AI Samurai Co., Ltd.’s invention education program “Hatsumei Terakoya®,” won the Create New Value Award at the Ministry of Education’s “Entrepreneurship Education Awards 2026.” The program was recognized for using AI to develop students’ problem-solving skills.
Companies mentioned：文部科学省、神奈川県立平塚中等教育学校
Aoyagi Sohonke will launch “Slime Manju,” a new product developed jointly with Square Enix, starting April 17, 2026. It will be released in conjunction with “Dragon Quest Walking <Chubu>.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社青柳総本家、株式会社スクウェア・エニックス
株式会社10 announced that it plans to launch “TETRA Square™,” a new co-creation platform that combines research with social media mechanisms, in April 2026. The platform aims to connect companies, consumers and consultants on equal terms and co-create value through dialogue. It addresses the challenges of traditional research as a “task” and features a community structure that connects participants, as well as real-time viewing capabilities. It ultimately aims to build a co-creation community of tens of thousands of people and is also considering collaboration with “Nullo AI Studio.”
Original株式会社Belongが運営する「にこスマ」は、2026年3月の中古スマホ販売・買取数ランキングを発表しました。販売数ではiPhone SE（第3世代）(64GB)が10か月連続で1位、買取数ではiPhone SE（第2世代）(64GB)が7か月連続で1位を獲得。新生活応援セール（2026年3月16日〜3月31日）の影響で取引数が増加し、上位10機種はすべてiPhoneとなりました。Belongは伊藤忠グループの一員です。
Micronity, which operates an AI business succession platform, acquired all shares of Web Impact, a long-established cloud development company, from SiriusVision and welcomed it into the group.
Companies mentioned：シリウスビジョン株式会社
Nippon Warehouse, a website specializing in warehouses and factories, launched an industry-first AI-powered automated matching and recommendation system on April 9, 2026. The system responds to 300 monthly requests asking to be notified when a property matching their criteria becomes available.
Gloture Inc. launched crowdfunding on April 3, 2026, for “MiroPower Air,” a slim mobile battery making its debut in Japan. Featuring ultra-ceramic glass and a full aluminum frame, it packs strength and beauty into a 7.1mm-thin body.
ENDROLL’s new cooperative unpacking game “The Spaces We Share” surpassed 5,000 wishlists in 3 days after its Steam store page went live.
株式会社andUS and 株式会社太陽スポーツ announced some of the prizes and participating companies for the “1st andUS × Taiyo Sports CUP Business Networking Futsal Tournament,” to be held in Toyama Prefecture on May 16, 2026. The event aims to revitalize the region and foster interaction among companies through sports.
Companies mentioned：株式会社andUS、株式会社太陽スポーツ
Mitsui Sumitomo Trust Panasonic Finance invested in Limited Liability Company Libra, which operates grid-scale battery storage facilities and is managed by Tokyu Land Corporation as fund manager.
Companies mentioned：三井住友トラスト・パナソニックファイナンス株式会社、東急不動産株式会社、三井住友信託銀行株式会社、株式会社IBeeT、芙蓉総合リース株式会社、野村不動産株式会社、前田建設工業株式会社、日鉄興和不動産株式会社、伊藤忠商事株式会社
Shoten Kobo Co., Ltd. will launch 6 DULENS “APO Cambrian Prime” large-format PL-mount cinema lenses and a mount adapter on April 3, 2026. The products will promote the use of large-sensor cameras in video production.
Companies mentioned：DULENS、ソニー、ニコン、キヤノン
Tsubame Anshin Net Group increased driver earnings through a DX strategy using AI demand forecasting and the “GO” dispatch app, and appointed 2 women to management positions.
Companies mentioned：GO株式会社（アプリ「GO」関連として）
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AmiAmi, a major hobby retailer, has begun accepting reservations for “Dragon Quest Metallic Monsters Gallery: 40th Anniversary Version” and “Dragon Quest Metallic Items Gallery Special: 40th Anniversary Version,” from Square Enix. The lineup includes figures of Slime, King Slime, Metal Slime, Dragon, Hargon and Dragonlord, as well as the Sword of Light and Shield of Light, and the Armor of Light and Helmet of Light. Both products are scheduled for release in July 2026, with suggested prices ranging from 2,530 yen to 9,900 yen, including tax. Made of zinc alloy, they feature a special antique gold color commemorating the 40th anniversary of Dragon Quest.
株式会社スモールブリッジ has begun recruiting participants for its “DELE Exam Preparation Monitor” program, which supports learners aiming to pass the Spanish-language DELE qualification. Those who pass will receive 5,000 points (equivalent to 5,500 yen).
Companies mentioned：株式会社スモールブリッジ
Mary Chocolate held a “Welcome Chocolate Party” on April 2, where new employees toasted with specially made chocolate drinks instead of alcohol.
Original株式会社エフピー研究所が「NISA貧乏」問題に対応するため、FP・保険募集人向けのライフプランツール「FP名人」シリーズの無料オンライン説明会を4月9日に開催する。
Companies mentioned：株式会社エフピー研究所
Original鉄筋工事業の株式会社松伸が、2026年4月より給与を下げずに労働時間を短縮する「実質賃上げ型」の働き方改革を導入。女性事務職の完全週休2日制や男性職員の時短を実現する。
Companies mentioned：株式会社松伸、国土交通省