Muture sponsors 技術書典20 as a silver sponsor; employee volunteers create and distribute a technical doujinshi
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株式会社Muture will serve as a silver sponsor of 技術書典20, where employee volunteers will distribute a technical doujinshi they have written. The initiative shares real-world challenges and solutions in launching new businesses and developing products at large companies.
NINZIA BOSAI introduced at Hankyu Hanshin Properties’ FUTRWORKS
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株式会社NINZIA introduced its emergency food product NINZIA BOSAI at Hankyu Hanshin Properties’ coworking space FUTRWORKS on March 23, 2026. It is the world’s first case of emergency food designed to blend into everyday spaces.
One piece for rainy days and spring style. KEYUCA launches linen-look dresses and gathered wide-leg pants from its “Sugo Nano Water-Repellent” series, offering versatile styling that can be enjoyed for a long time!
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KEYUCA has launched new spring apparel in its “Sugo Nano Water-Repellent” series, featuring stain-resistant and water-repellent functions.
Interview with Shiga Bank President Shinya Kubota published in Newsweek International
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An interview with Shiga Bank President Shinya Kubota was published in the March 20, 2026 issue of Newsweek International. The article introduces Shiga Bank’s historical background as a regional financial institution based around Lake Biwa and its efforts to “strengthen the regional economy by leveraging a global network.” It also covers the bank’s management philosophy, rooted in the Omi merchants’ principle of “三方よし,” as well as its support for local companies expanding overseas, environmental management and sustainable finance initiatives. President Kubota said he aims not to become a global company himself, but to bring out the potential of local businesses by serving as a “hub” that connects diverse partners.
Brew Saga has signed a uniform supplier agreement with Taiwanese sports brand ENTES for the 2026 season. The deal is ENTES’s first full-scale project in Japan.
Popular CUEW Showcase & Conference to return on a larger scale
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The Japan Foundation and CUEW実行委員会 will hold the 2nd edition of CUEW, a music showcase and conference supporting Japanese artists’ overseas expansion, in April 2026.
【株式会社レント】Event offers a chance to try squash, an added sport at the Los Angeles Olympics! Sponsoring Portable Squash, to be held in Tachikawa on April 11 and 12!
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株式会社レント will sponsor the Portable Squash Tour 2026, an introductory event for squash, an added sport at the Los Angeles Olympics, organized by Be-Win株式会社. The event will be held on April 11 and 12, 2026, at Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Tachikawa Tachihi and will offer free, easy-to-try programs using portable squash. Squash is attracting attention as an added sport at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The event is open to people aged 5 and older, and no advance reservation is required.
【First in Saitama City’s Midori Ward; 9th clinic in Saitama Prefecture】Sekai no Kokoro Seitai-in イオンタウン Higashi-Urawa clinic to open on March 26
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The Kokoro Seitai-in Group has opened a new clinic featuring AI posture analysis inside イオンタウン Higashi-Urawa in Midori Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture.
The silver award-winning craft beer 泡No.1/SAISON from 日々一泡Brewery, operated by 株式会社ジェイアール西日本デイリーサービスネット, will go on limited sale at the HUB Ekimae Marche Osaka Umest store starting March 28.
From Haneda to the world! Haneda International Junior High School to open in April 2026
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Haneda International Junior High School opened in April 2026 under the school corporation Kannō Gakuen. With “global × local” as its concept, the school aims to foster “glocal thinking” over 6 years of junior and senior high school. It runs the WINGS Program to nurture students who are trusted and contribute to society, and calls its students “WINGS.” A kickoff meeting (preview information session) for recruitment of the 2nd cohort will be held on April 18 (Sat.), from 14:00 to 15:30. It is for incoming 6th- to 4th-grade elementary school students and their parents or guardians, and will take place at Haneda International Junior and Senior High School.
Audio drama released to mark the publication of Volume 4 of “May Tomorrow Be a Good Day, Too.”! A recording interview with cast members Yuto Uemura and Kazuki Ura is also available on note!
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Earth Star Entertainment has released an audio drama on YouTube to mark the publication of Volume 4 of the novel “May Tomorrow Be a Good Day, Too.”, starring Yuto Uemura and Kazuki Ura.
“Just 4 years after its founding, a 2nd national appearance! YFT U12 finishes runner-up at MUGEN CUP and secures a place at nationals!!”
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At the MUGEN CUP held in Mie Prefecture, youth soccer team YFT U12 battled through a fiercely contested tournament to finish runner-up. Just 4 years after the team was founded, it has secured a place at the national tournament for the 2nd time, marking a significant achievement that demonstrates the team’s steady growth and strong drive to win a national title.
Premium dog food maker POCHI has launched a 10% off campaign for its oral-care supplement Dental Probiotics Plus, timed to coincide with Good Teeth Day (April 18).
Read this before paying ¥50,000 a month. A 20-item “channel health checkup” you can do yourself | The 2026 checklist consultants don’t want you to see
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Japan Video Center has released a free 2026 checklist to help users self-assess the health of their YouTube channels. It makes visible the risks of losing monetization or being banned in the era of AI reviews.
【ABEMA】Anna Murashige and Gogo 0ji no Princess appear! Special program set to air to help viewers catch up and enjoy “WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE” even more! Airing Monday, April 6, from 7 p.m.
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ABEMA will air a special program offering an in-depth guide to the audition show from HYBE and Geffen Records starting April 6, 2026. Anna Murashige and others will appear to explain the appeal of the main program.
【Voting opens】Do social media platforms reduce happiness? Surfvote seeks opinions on young people’s well-being and restrictions for minors
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Polimill株式会社 has published an issue titled “Do Social Media Platforms Reduce Happiness? Considering Young People’s Well-Being and Restrictions for Minors Through the World Happiness Report” on its digital democracy platform Surfvote and opened it for public comment. The article aims to deepen discussion of how social media use affects happiness and mental health, especially among young people, and how minors should be regulated. Polimill is a 4-year-old ICT startup that also develops and operates QommonsAI, a generative AI tool for government support. QommonsAI has been adopted by more than 700 local governments and government agencies.
RS Taichi to launch new T-SABE product on April 24
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The motorcycle airbag vest “T-SABE,” jointly developed by RS Taichi and Autoliv, will go on sale on April 24, 2026. It delivers a high level of safety with no subscription fees.
[Nasdaq-listed Leefras] Appointed official partner of the Japan Sport Association (JSPO), one of Japan’s leading sports organizations. A document handover ceremony was held today to mark the start of efforts to expand the partnership.
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Leefras Co., Ltd., which operates sports schools for children, has signed an agreement to become an official partner of the Japan Sport Association (JSPO) starting in April 2026. A document handover ceremony was held at JSPO headquarters today, April 3, 2026, where Leefras representative Mr. Ito and JSPO Executive Managing Director Mr. Morioka exchanged the contract. Under the agreement, Leefras will gain the right to purchase “choice programs,” which will enable it to reach participants in JSPO-sponsored programs directly. The company plans to accelerate its social businesses nationwide, including its “club activities support business” and “sports school business,” and contribute to sustainable transformation of Japan’s sports environment as a whole.
A collaboration between a patisserie and bakery in Kuhombutsu, Tokyo: “CAKE meets BREAD in 九品仏 INFINI & Comme'N” to be held on April 24 and 25 under the concept “A day when aesthetic sensibilities meet…”
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In Kuhombutsu, Tokyo, patisserie INFINI and bakery Comme'N will hold a collaborative event, “CAKE meets BREAD in 九品仏,” on April 24 and 25. The event will offer a course-style dessert menu combining the skills and sensibilities of both establishments, along with pairings featuring specialty coffee from Comme'N STAND. Admission is 7,000 yen, including tax, and reservations open on April 3.
Travel-gear brand “RAWROW” to open its first project store in Japan in Roppongi, with exclusive perks for visitors.
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Korean travel-gear brand “RAWROW” will open its first project store in Japan in Roppongi, Tokyo. The store will showcase signature items and offer customization services.
Horin Love Books, operated by TORICO Co., Ltd., is holding a campaign to mark the release of Asato-sensei’s comic “やらしく躾けて愛してあげる-Dom/Subユニバース-(2).” Customers who purchase the eligible product, released on May 18, 2026, and whose orders have been shipped by June 18, 2026 (Thursday), will be entered into a drawing to win a mini shikishi board bearing Asato-sensei’s handwritten autograph and the recipient’s name. The campaign offers a rare opportunity; details are available on the official website and official X account.
New festival “HERO SONIC 2026,” executive-produced by Hiroyuki, announced! Two days at Yokohama Red Brick Park
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The new culture festival “UP-T presents HERO SONIC 2026,” with ひろゆき as executive producer, will be held at Yokohama Red Brick Park on June 27 and 28, 2026.
Museum founded on the spirit of “everyone getting along,” “山梨いちごの王さまミュージアム サンリオ創業者 辻󠄀信太郎記念館,” opens in Kai, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Friday, April 3, 2026!
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“山梨いちごの王さまミュージアム,” a memorial museum dedicated to Sanrio founder Shintaro Tsuji, has opened in Kai, Yamanashi Prefecture. Shintaro Tsuji and the governor of Yamanashi Prefecture attended the opening ceremony.
A limited-time large-scale battle event set on the Western Front of World War I in “Enlisted,” a free-to-play World War II FPS online game available on PC/PS4 and PS5 and operated by DMM GAMES
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A limited-time, large-scale battle event set on the Western Front of World War I has begun in “Enlisted,” an FPS game operated by EXNOA. Players can experience new weapons and trench warfare.
Choose a job close to home, not a job in the city. In its 2nd year of new graduate hiring, the company has recruited its first planning and sales employees
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Hidacara Co., Ltd. held its new employee welcome ceremony on April 1, 2026, welcoming 2 new graduates—one from Hida and one from Takayama—as its first hires for planning and sales roles. Founded in 2019, the regional trading company operates businesses using ingredients from Hida under its mission, “Creating a delicious and interesting future.” President and CEO Kanako Funasaka expressed her hopes for the new graduates who chose Hidacara as a place to grow in an era of rapid change. New employees Tsukushi Fuse and Noa Taniguchi said they decided to join because they wanted to make their home region of Hida a better place.
Celebrating 10 years since its release and an upcoming TV anime adaptation! Beloved comic “タヌキとキツネ,” with cumulative sales topping 1.3 million copies, to appear at the Frontier Works booth at AnimeJapan2026!
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Frontier Works exhibited at “AnimeJapan2026,” presenting an interactive booth for the comic “タヌキとキツネ,” which marks its 10th anniversary and has been confirmed for an anime adaptation.
[Venue map released] Around 70 exhibitors and 66 camper vans to gather! “新潟キャンピングカー&OUTDOOR EXPO 2026” also announces bargain outdoor gear outlet sales and food offerings
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“新潟キャンピングカー&OUTDOOR EXPO 2026” will be held at Toki Messe in Niigata on April 18 and 19, 2026. Around 70 exhibitors and 66 camper vans will gather, with outdoor gear exhibits and outlet sales.
Companies mentioned:株式会社モアソビ、OUTDOOR LIFE STORE WEST、有限会社カトーモーター、WEST、キャプテンスタッグ
Sony Music’s next-generation global artist development program “TORA PROJECT” to hold 3rd SHOWCASE
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The Orchard Japan, part of Sony Music, has announced the 3rd SHOWCASE for “TORA PROJECT,” a development program for next-generation global artists. The article provides no further details.
[New arc begins on 4/26 (Sun.)! GIFT arc visual revealed] Synopsis and preview stills released for episode 25, “半人前のヒーロー,” of the TV anime “DIGIMON BEATBREAK”!
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The new “GIFT arc” of Toei Animation’s TV anime “DIGIMON BEATBREAK” will begin airing on April 26, 2026, and its main visual has been unveiled.
“ABEMA Queen Of Poker” to return for its 3rd edition! Free exclusive broadcast begins on Saturday, April 11, 2026. A record 12 contestants will compete in the ultimate showdown among 12 of the strongest active female poker players!
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The 3rd edition of “ABEMA Queen Of Poker,” featuring 12 of the strongest active female poker players, will be broadcast exclusively for free on ABEMA starting April 11, 2026.
The APEX LEGENDS division of pro esports team “REIGNITE” will compete in the “ALGS YEAR6 Split1 - Pro League - APAC N.”
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The Apex Legends division of pro esports team “REIGNITE” will compete in the “ALGS YEAR6 Split1 - Pro League - APAC NORTH,” which begins on Saturday, April 4. REIGNITE has competed in the “ALGS Championship” world tournament for 2 consecutive years. This season, the 4-member team of players “ReyzyGG,” “Taida” and “Lully,” along with coach “ちゃんりよ,” will aim for the top. The team has set reaching the playoffs at the ALGS YEAR6 Championship as its minimum goal and will once again pursue a world championship title, its best-ever result.
Vehicle-specific high-performance brake hose kit [SWAGE-LINE PRO] now available for the HONDA CB1000F 26 model!
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株式会社プロト has launched its vehicle-specific high-performance brake hose kit “SWAGE-LINE PRO” for the HONDA CB1000F 26 model. It uses proprietary construction and crimping methods to deliver a high level of safety and fit.
HOUSE is evolving. Welcome to the forefront. The ongoing HOUSE MUSIC PARTY “ULTRAHAUS” is set to return during Golden Week, carrying forward the momentum of its previous event.
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HOUSE MUSIC PARTY “ULTRAHAUS” is set to take place at ZEROTOKYO on May 1. It will showcase the latest in contemporary HOUSE music.
What is the difference between a wine cellar and a sake cellar? A compact home cellar helps solve enthusiasts’ storage concerns
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Home appliance maker Areti. is running a sale on its slim Japanese sake cellar “サカリュエ 潤金,” which offers 2-temperature control, as part of the Amazon New Life Support Sale through April 6. Its features are designed specifically for storing sake and address enthusiasts’ concerns about deterioration.
[0.1gの誤算] 10th-anniversary solo concert retrospective special “大真面目な悪ふざけ-10年目の挑戦-” to stream on Nico Nico Live [from 20:00 on Thursday, April 9]
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A special program looking back at the 10th-anniversary solo concert by visual kei band “0.1gの誤算” will stream on Nico Nico Live on April 9, 2026. The program will feature the members watching concert footage and sharing behind-the-scenes stories.
Issue 110 of “税界タイムス” published: The coming shock wave of AI agents
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ジャスネットコミュニケーションズ, a subsidiary of クリーク・アンド・リバー社, has published issue 110 of “税界タイムス,” a specialist newspaper for tax accountants. The issue examines the impact autonomous AI agents will have on the accounting industry and the need to transform business operations.
TBS Radio has extended the streaming period for the event “真空ジェシカのイベン父ちゃん・沖縄.” The event reportedly featured Okinawa-born comedian 池城どんぐし, but the article contains no text, so details are unknown.
TBSグロウディア has launched the sound-producing picture book for young children “パヤピンとヒゲゲン” on its app. The book was created from a podcast program by comedy duo “ザ・マミィ.”
Toward fertility journeys where couples move forward as a “team”: meeta developer revamps official Instagram to share candid thoughts
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パスクリエイト株式会社 has revamped its official Instagram to address differences in awareness around fertility. The developer of “meeta” will share candid views and launch content supporting “fertility journeys as a team” starting in March 2026.
FLAFFY’s “わんこ証明写真” teams up with sakagamike café for the first time! Limited-edition frames and stickers arrive for a limited time starting Saturday, April 25!
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株式会社FLAFFY will launch its first collaboration for its “わんこ専用証明写真機” on April 25, 2026, to mark the 2nd anniversary of sakagamike café, operated by the animal rescue house さかがみ家.
New project “ネクストストーリー” lets children interview adults directly — Beyond the Box, featured on television, offers learning that grows from new encounters —
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Beyond the Box has launched “ネクストストーリー,” a new project in which children interview adults. On April 19, elementary and middle school students will ask groomers and cram school instructors questions directly, fostering curiosity.
Nemophila flowers to reach the 3-bloom stage starting tomorrow (Hitachi Seaside Park)
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Hitachi Seaside Park announced that nemophila flowers at Miharashi Hill will reach the “3-bloom stage” starting April 4. The best viewing period is forecast for April 11, 2 days earlier than average.
HOUSEI株式会社 announces changes to its board of directors
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HOUSEI株式会社 announced board appointments at its regular shareholders’ meeting held on March 27, 2026. 管祥紅 moved from president and representative director to chairman and representative director, while 多名賀淳 moved from director and executive officer and head of the president’s office to president and representative director. 友野史宇, 大村壮太 and 大川浩司 were appointed as new directors. Founded in 1996, the technology company provides AI and DX solutions. New president 多名賀 said the company would embrace changes brought about by generative AI and aim to grow as an IT partner.
[Uruma, Okinawa] “Additive-Free Kimchi Class” on April 18 teaches authentic Korean fermented kimchi. Lee of the YouTube channel “リーサンちゃんねる,” with 17.3万人 subscribers, will demonstrate how to make it in person
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株式会社リーサン will hold an “Additive-Free Kimchi Class” in Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture, on April 18. Popular YouTuber Lee will teach participants how to make authentic fermented kimchi.
学校法人宮田学園 to hold the entrance ceremony for 国際貢献専門大学校.
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国際貢献専門大学校, operated by 学校法人宮田学園, will hold an entrance ceremony on April 8, 2026, welcoming 562 international students. The school’s efforts to develop talent aiming to work in Japanese society, with studies in IT skills and Japanese traditions and hospitality, will be highlighted.
[TAC Tax Accountant Course] Discounted tuition for students aged 22 or younger! U22 plan for those aiming to take the 2027 exam
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資格の学校TAC has launched its “U22限定プラン” for people aged 22 or younger who aim to pass the 2027 tax accountant exam. The course is available at a special tuition rate.
POCKAM(楽天市場店) has launched 3 models in the DOOGEE BONEBEAT bone-conduction earphone series at once, featuring waterproofing, LED lighting and more, all for under ¥10,000.
[Back in stock by popular demand] HAIGE(ハイガー)’s hugely popular “フレークかき氷機 HG-FSIM40-1,” which sold out immediately last year, is back on sale!
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ハイガー株式会社 has begun selling again its hugely popular “flake shaved ice maker HG-FSIM40-1,” which sold out immediately last year. An early-bird sale is currently underway at its official online shop.
【New Release】A book celebrating the joys of seasonal cooking by food researcher 石原洋子 goes on sale April 3: 『二十四 Solar Terms Cooking Class』!
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Food researcher 石原洋子’s latest book, 『二十四 Solar Terms Cooking Class』, was released by 株式会社主婦と生活社 on April 3, 2026. It introduces how to handle seasonal ingredients, classic dishes and traditional food preparations in line with the 二十四 Solar Terms.
Vintage watch rental service “TimeShelf” launches new “Vintage Pack,” offering a new kind of value through trying multiple watches — 株式会社サザキテック representative 辛嶋亮哉氏 wears the “信長デイトナ”
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Vintage watch rental service “TimeShelf,” operated by クロスワン, has launched “Vintage Pack,” which lets customers compare and try multiple watches.
ReYuu Japan announces additional cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) acquisitions and cumulative acquisition status
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ReYuu Japan has made an additional Bitcoin (BTC) purchase within its designated cryptocurrency acquisition limit of ¥50 million. As a result, cumulative acquisitions total ¥20 million, or 1.8359 BTC, at an average purchase price of ¥10,893,840. The company is working to build a medium- to long-term financial strategy using crypto assets, and this purchase marks progress in operational and internal-control reviews. It plans to continue making phased purchases within the limit and further strengthen the operational foundation and management framework for its crypto treasury strategy.
Korean personal care brand “KUNDAL(クンダル)” will hold its “April Sale Festa,” offering discounts of up to 70% at major e-commerce sites including Amazon and 楽天市場 to coincide with the start of the new-life season.
Toshima City Tokiwaso Manga Museum Special Exhibition: Fujio Akatsuka’s 90th Birth Anniversary — “The Birth of the King of Gag Manga: The Fujio Akatsuka Exhibition — It All Began with ‘ナマちゃん’”
BDLC NFT holders can now receive a Bundle Standard plan for each NFT — full support for global Solana development with multiple-region support and doubled token capacity
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ERPC, operated by ELSOUL LABO B.V. and Validators DAO, has announced an update expanding the benefits for holders of multiple Buidlers Collective (BDLC) NFTs, allowing them to receive a Bundle Standard plan for each NFT held (list price: €698 per month). The update raises the monthly Solana RPC token allowance to up to 126 million tokens and increases the Solana Geyser gRPC and Solana Shredstream IP whitelist allowances according to the number of NFTs held. It addresses needs such as simultaneous deployment across multiple regions and separation of development and production environments, helping prepare infrastructure for global applications. ELSOUL LABO has received WBSO approval for 5 consecutive years and also plans to open a Solana-focused data center.
株式会社ニーズウェル has joined 3 AI-related organizations, including the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence, to grow its AI business and strengthen its competitiveness. The company aims to keep abreast of the latest technologies and expand its professional network.
【Osaka Takashimaya】New brands opening their first stores in western Japan, plus Takashimaya-exclusive products! “2026 Spring Food Floor NEWS”
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3 new sections, including British confectionery brand LONDON BAKE GALLERY, which is opening its first store in western Japan, will open on April 29 in the food floor of Takashimaya Osaka.
Timee releases research report on the potential for spot work to create connections with local communities
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株式会社タイミー has released a research report on the potential for wide-area employment through spot work to create connections with local communities. Each year, 742,000 people are matched with work beyond their usual living areas, creating new ties with local communities.
Coconala Tech wins “BRONZE” at the “Freelance Agent AWARD 2026”
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Coconala Tech won “BRONZE” at the “Freelance Agent AWARD 2026,” earning a place among 30 companies selected from 328. Winners are chosen through an objective evaluation based on votes from freelance engineers and recommendations from industry professionals. The company was recognized for its contributions to addressing the IT talent shortage and improving working conditions for freelancers, as well as its track record of more than 6,000 client companies and over 24,000 registered freelancers.
“Guilty Soda NOPE” makes a huge splash! Sales top 20 million bottles in 1 week! ※ The fastest-selling Suntory carbonated drink in the Reiwa era
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Suntory’s new “Guilty Soda NOPE” shipped 20 million bottles in 1 week after its launch. Its complex flavor and pairing with guilty-pleasure foods have drawn a huge response on social media.
【NEWSLETTER VOL. 2】Introducing newly listed campervans and overnight vehicle stay locations on Carstay
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Carstay株式会社 has added 3 vehicles and 3 overnight vehicle stay locations to its campervan-focused car-sharing platform. The platform now has 450 vehicles and 314 locations.
A premium version with enhanced ingredients joins the social-media sensation “Shiratama Body Milk”: “matsukiyo Polybarrier Body Milk Tone Brightening”
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MatsukiyoCocokara & Co. will launch “matsukiyo Polybarrier Body Milk Tone Brightening,” with enhanced ingredients compared with its social-media hit “Shiratama Body Milk,” on April 11.
“YEBISU BREWERY TOKYO” 2nd anniversary: “Travelogue,” a beer born from customer ideas, launches in limited quantities on Saturday, April 4
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Sapporo Breweries will release “Travelogue,” a limited-edition beer inspired by customer ideas, on April 4 to mark the 2nd anniversary of “YEBISU BREWERY TOKYO.” It features the refreshing notes of yuzu and mint.
Permanent exhibition space featuring an AI customer service system to open inside “Wellby Minoh HDC BOX” on Saturday, April 4
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株式会社ミラタップ will open a permanent exhibition space featuring an AI customer service system inside “Wellby Minoh HDC BOX” on April 4, 2026. AI employee “美楽ニーナ” will assist visitors, enabling the company’s first fully unmanned operation.
Goods featuring sword motifs connected to the 前田 family debut! “前田育徳会 100th Anniversary Project” to be held on the Marui Web Channel
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Marui Co., Ltd. will hold the Maeda Ikutokukai 100th Anniversary Project to mark the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Maeda Ikutokukai Public Interest Foundation. The project will offer 7 types of commemorative goods inspired by swords associated with the Maeda family, available by preorder through the Marui Web Channel from April 14 to June 7, 2026. Some items will also be available at the venue of the special exhibition “One Million Koku! The Kaga Maeda Family,” being held at the Tokyo National Museum. The Maeda Ikutokukai was established in 1926 and will mark its 100th anniversary in 2026.
Analysis under the guidance of the Tokyo Medical University Institute of Medical Science confirms that ADR120S development product “CrymEX” meets standards for extracellular particles
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ADR120S Co., Ltd. confirmed that its regenerative medicine development product “CrymEX” consists of uniform particle components that meet standards for extracellular particles, based on an analysis conducted under the guidance of Professor Takahiro Ochiya, a specially appointed professor at the Tokyo Medical University Institute of Medical Science. In response to the results, the company will accelerate efforts to strengthen collaboration with medical institutions and substantially expand product supply. The product represents an important step forward in addressing quality and uniformity challenges in the field of regenerative medicine.
Execution of a loan with a principal-forgiveness clause in the event of an earthquake (I-temホールディングス株式会社)
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Chugoku Bank executed a 200 million yen loan with a principal-forgiveness clause in the event of an earthquake to I-temホールディングス株式会社 on March 31, 2026. The loan waives repayment of 100% or 50% of the outstanding principal if a major earthquake measuring upper 6 or higher on the Japanese seismic intensity scale occurs at a predetermined observation point. I-temホールディングス株式会社 was established in 2022 and handles cash management for the Castem Group.
[1,040 new hires] World Holdings holds AI-powered 2026 fiscal year entrance ceremony
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World Holdings held an AI-powered entrance ceremony, with Tokyo Tower as the main venue and 17 locations nationwide connected online. AI avatars served as hosts.
NBI Holdings and SBI Securities launch operations of hot spring inn fund
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NBI Holdings received an investment from the SBI Securities Group, formed a fund to enhance the value of the luxury Atami hot spring inn Atami Sanga, and began operations.
DLC “SEGA Villains Stage” for “SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance” and free update available starting today! Gameplay trailer released to mark the launch
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株式会社セガ began distribution today of the DLC “SEGA Villains Stage” and a free update for the game “SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance.” A gameplay trailer commemorating the release was also unveiled.
Offline esports event for parents and children to be held in Ikoma, Nara Prefecture!
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A Fortnite esports event for parents and children will be held in Ikoma, Nara Prefecture, on April 18, 2026. The event aims to encourage communication within families through gaming and deepen understanding of online risks. Participants can take part in parent-child matches and solo matches, and trial lessons from online English conversation service SYUGO will also be offered. The event is organized by Tobira no Mukou LLC and Mahou no Dagashiya Tirol-do.
[Hotel Monterey Group] Hotel Monterey La Soeur Naha to reopen under a new brand on April 3, 2026, at the entrance to Kokusai Street in Naha, Okinawa’s gateway city
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The Hotel Monterey Group will reopen Hotel Monterey La Soeur Naha under a new brand in Naha, Okinawa, on April 3, 2026.
株式会社パルマ opened the indoor self-storage facility “Keypit Yokohama Tammachi” in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on March 28, 2026. It will serve as infrastructure to meet the storage needs of urban residents.
[Shizuoka / 下田ビューホテル] POP-UP featuring NAKAGO tin sakeware, designed to enhance enjoyment of Japanese sake
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Innovation Partners is holding a limited-time POP-UP for the tinware brand “NAKAGO” at 下田ビューホテル. Tin sakeware and Japanese sake will be exhibited and sold from April 6 to May 8.
2026 opening game! New-style baseball event “THREE GONG.6 -CHUBU FRONTIER in MIE-,” where everything is decided in an instant from the top of the 9th inning, to be livestreamed on “17LIVE”!
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17LIVE has announced that it will livestream “THREE GONG.6 -CHUBU FRONTIER in MIE-,” a new-style baseball event to be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Toin Town Central Ballpark in Mie Prefecture. The event uses a short-form format in which the winner is decided after 3 outs from the top of the 9th inning. The original team “LIVE’s,” made up of Ichinana streamers, will compete, and 5 streamers from Japan and 2 from Taiwan have been selected to appear as “Three Gong Girls.” Honoka. and mike are also scheduled to perform the theme song live.
Japan’s first OBDⅡ-type digital tachograph makes its Kansai debut at the 7th Kansai Logistics Exhibition
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Will Smart will exhibit the “OD420JP,” Japan’s first OBDⅡ-type digital tachograph, for the first time in the Kansai region at the Nakanishi booth at the 7th Kansai Logistics Exhibition.
[SBI Securities] SBI Securities and NBI Holdings launch operations of hot spring inn fund
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ER27 of the SBI Securities Group and NBI Holdings have partnered to begin operating a fund aimed at enhancing the value of the luxury Atami hot spring inn Atami Sanga.
“A gentle time to savor all of Kotohira, Kagawa” The TeaRoom KOTOHIRA reopens after renovation on April 2
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The TeaRoom KOTOHIRA, a café in the KOTOVEGAS complex in Kotohira, Kagawa Prefecture, will reopen after a menu overhaul on April 2, 2026. It will serve items including bagel sandwiches made with local ingredients.
Fuji-Q Highland Lisa and Gaspard Town “Flower Festival” to run April 11–July 5 — A cheerful spring flower picnic
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The “Flower Festival” will be held at Lisa and Gaspard Town at Fuji-Q Highland from April 11 to July 5, 2026. Events during the festival include a “Colorful Garden” decorated with 6 colors of snapdragons and a campaign offering a limited-edition lunch cloth to customers who spend at least 4,000 yen at participating stores. Fair menus and limited-edition goods will also be available, bringing a springtime picnic atmosphere.
Open House announces opening of Hanaten Sales Center
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Open House Kansai Branch, a group company of Open House Group Co., Ltd., opened the Hanaten Sales Center on April 3, 2026. It is the company’s 11th location in Kansai and is conveniently located directly in front of JR Hanaten Station. It offers easy access to major stations such as Kyobashi, Shin-Osaka and Kitashinchi, as well as smooth connections to Higashiosaka and Nara. Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park and Osaka Castle Park are easily accessible, and the area’s natural surroundings make it ideal for families with children. Tsurumi Ward, Osaka, ranked 3rd in Osaka City for the rate of increase in officially assessed land prices last year and has strong growth potential.
Burger Cafe honohono announces continuation as a bronze partner for the 2026-27 season
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Burger Cafe honohono has renewed its contract as an official bronze partner of KAWAGOE BC/LAFESTA KAWAGOE for the 2026-27 season. Burger Cafe honohono is a gourmet burger café and restaurant in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture. KAWAGOE BC/LAFESTA KAWAGOE is an organization based in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture.
Results of the 2025 collection programs for “Depart de Loop,” “Food Drive Activities” and “Waste Cooking Oil”
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Takashimaya announced its collection results for the 2025 fiscal year of its sustainable activities program, “TSUNAGU ACTION.” Collections through “Depart de Loop,” its unwanted-item recycling program, rose sharply to about 53,000 kg, up 142% year on year.
Open House announces opening of the “Machida Sales Center”
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Open House Co., Ltd. opened a new “Machida Sales Center” near Machida Station, a key transportation hub, on April 3, 2026. The company will strengthen its housing services in the Tama region and the Sagamihara area.
Open House announces opening of the “Kanamachi Sales Center”
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Open House Co., Ltd., a group company of Open House Group Co., Ltd., opened the “Kanamachi Sales Center” on April 3, 2026. The center is conveniently located within walking distance of Kanamachi Station on the JR Joban Line and Keisei-Kanamachi Station on the Keisei Kanamachi Line. The area around Kanamachi Station blends large-scale redevelopment, a lively shopping district and the natural surroundings of Mizumoto Park. Staff with in-depth local knowledge will recommend homes in an area they can confidently recommend to families raising children while both parents work.
“The 41st Nisshin OilliO Yokohama Isogo Spring Festival,” a community event to express gratitude to local residents, to be held
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Nisshin OilliO Group will hold the “41st Nisshin OilliO Yokohama Isogo Spring Festival” at its Yokohama Isogo Plant on April 18 and 19. The event will open part of the plant to the public and deepen ties with local residents. On the 18th, activities will include the “Isogo Dance Stadium” and a performance by the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Band. On the 19th, there will be a “Chou宇宙刑事Gavan Infinity” show and a soccer clinic by Yokohama F. Marinos. Visitors can also tour the “Nisshin OilliO Oil Museum,” attend a cooking oil lecture and join a handmade dressing workshop. The program offers something for everyone, from adults to children.