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株式会社THINKフィットネス will hold the grand opening of ゴールドジムエクスプレス本川越 in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, on April 5, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社THINKフィットネス、ゴールドジム
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【New Makuake project】Clamp it and feel the vibration! Stimulate the muscles targeted by squats while seated! Muscle activity up to approximately 3.8 times higher!
Original株式会社ニーズと株式会社サンファミリーは、応援購入サービスMakuakeで「Dr.PRO挟んでブルブルスクワットエクサ」の先行予約販売を開始しました。この製品は、太ももに挟んで振動させることで、座ったままでも手軽に本格的なトレーニングを可能にし、筋活動量を最大約3.8倍に増加させます。目標金額は100,000円で、発送は5月下旬から開始予定です。
The best solution for WordPress hosting in Taiwan
Taiwanese hosting provider 光拓數位科技 (kuangto.com) offers fully managed WordPress hosting. The service handles all website operations and technical maintenance, allowing users to focus on their core business.
Companies mentioned：Facebook
[May 29 event] Fourth “Tasting Workshop” featuring TWSC award-winning bottles confirmed following popular demand!
The ウイスキー文化研究所 has announced that the 4th edition of its “Tasting Workshop,” featuring TWSC award-winning bottles, will take place on May 29, 2026. Participants can choose 10 varieties to sample from more than 100 whiskies and agave spirits, and learn how to taste them. The fee is 5,000 yen (tax included), and capacity is 40 people. First-time participants will receive an original tasting notebook worth 1,100 yen. The ウイスキー文化研究所 was established in March 2001 and is headed by whisky critic 土屋守.
“Making CSR and ESG reporting smarter with AI” — Launch of “AI CSRPro on IDX” — AI specialized in CSR/ESG to support sustainability reporting, organization and disclosure of non-financial information, and internal adoption
AIデータ株式会社 has launched AI CSRPro on IDX, an AI platform specializing in CSR/ESG. It supports tasks such as automatically generating sustainability reports and aggregating data, streamlining related corporate operations.
Companies mentioned：AIデータ株式会社
Star guests cheer on new students! New dean 矢尾一樹, faculty head 松本梨香, ≒JOY and others attend 2026 entrance ceremony
株式会社代々木アニメーション学院 held its 2026 entrance ceremony on April 3, 2026. At the joint ceremony for its Tokyo and Ikebukuro schools, new dean 矢尾一樹, faculty head 松本梨香 and idol group ≒JOY cheered on the new students. Alumni, including director 山本靖貴, 高野麻里佳 and ゴー☆ジャス, also attended as guests and delivered congratulatory addresses.
Opera on the big screen: Royal Opera’s La Traviata opens for a limited 1-week run from April 3 (Friday)! Look out for Ermonela Jaho’s soul-stirring portrayal of Violetta in Verdi’s operatic masterpiece, directed by Richard Eyre
The Royal Opera’s La Traviata will screen in cinemas for a limited 1-week run. Starring Ermonela Jaho, with commentary by Mika Iuchi, the production brings the timeless story of love and death vividly to life.
Companies mentioned：英国ロイヤル・バレエ、ロイヤル・オペラ・ハウス
ABC Metabolic Reset Weight-Loss Method — Your problem isn’t excess weight, it’s metabolic imbalance
Official website information for the ABC Metabolic Reset Weight-Loss Method developed by Taiwanese fitness coach 一休. Rather than restricting calories, it uses a diagnosis of 5 individual metabolic types and aims to fundamentally improve body composition and prevent weight regain. Pro
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Companies mentioned：Cloudbet
マーキュリーグループ holds 2026 new employee induction ceremonies nationwide
マーキュリーグループ held joint 2026 new employee induction ceremonies at 14 locations nationwide. A total of 945 people took their first steps into working life under the theme “Creating the future through inspiration.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社マーキュリー、マーキュリーグループ
“Classic Picture Book Cookie Tin Selection by Cake.jp” to make its debut at LUMINE Yurakucho from April 3 (Friday)!
Originalケーキ・スイーツ専門通販サイト「Cake.jp」は、ルミネ有楽町ルミネストリートにて、絵本とコラボしたオリジナルクッキー缶のポップアップストアを2026年4月3日(金)から9月30日(水)まで181日間開催します。このストアでは、『リサとガスパール』や『はらぺこあおむし』など17種類の絵本コラボクッキー缶が販売され、価格は各3,564円（税込）です。クッキーは小麦・卵・乳不使用で、食べ終わった後の缶は小物入れとして再利用可能です。Cake.jpは2017年1月にサービスを開始し、現在会員数200万人、加盟店舗数1,700店舗以上、8,000種類のラインアップを展開しています。
[Ginbis] April New Product News: “Tabekko Animals Salt Ramune, Sports Drink Flavor,” “Matcha Tabekko Animals,” and “Mini Tabekko Animals, Butter Flavor”
Ginbis Co., Ltd. will launch 3 new products from its Tabekko Animals brand in April 2026, including “Salt Ramune, Sports Drink Flavor,” for the summer season.
D&Mカンパニー Announces Expansion of Real Estate-Based Support in the Medical and Nursing Care Sectors
D&Mカンパニー has launched real estate-based support as a new service for medical and nursing care providers, and acquired land for a welfare facility in Miyagi Prefecture for ¥220 million.
Companies mentioned：D&Mカンパニー
E-COMEGROUP releases T-shirts featuring the iconic Paris Saint-Germain ( PSG ) logo!!
E-COME Group Co., Ltd. has released a T-shirt collection featuring the iconic logo of the globally popular French soccer club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The collection gives the PSG crest and typography a modern, oversized streetwear look. It offers 3 designs, ranging from styles with bold logos on the chest to subtle embroidered accents, in 3 colors: white, brown and black. The price is ¥4,290, tax included.
Seifukan High School’s second campus, the Ashiya Campus, finally opened on April 3, 2026.
Seifukan High School, a support school for correspondence-based education, opened its second campus in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on April 3, 2026. It offers a welcoming learning environment where students can feel at home.
Give creators the option of teaching as a second career! Free online seminar on April 21: “Information Session for Those Considering a Career Change to Teaching”
Creek & River Co., Ltd. will hold a free online information session on April 21, proposing teaching as a second career for creators.
LOUNIE and 3 popular influencers present the “Ready for Anywhere” series: versatile styles for different occasions, featuring high-performance fabrics.
LOUNIE, the women's fashion brand operated by AiiA, unveiled its new “Ready for Anywhere” series for summer 2026. The series features high-performance fabrics, including moisture-wicking and quick-drying, cooling-touch and UV-protection materials, alongside refined designs. As part of the project, 3 influencers—Shiori Irie, Misaki Shimura and Kaori Omura—have shared mix-and-match looks for 9 different lifestyle scenarios using items from the series. The double-breasted jacket is priced at ¥35,200, and the linen-look peplum blouse at ¥18,700.
Kanagawa-Yokohama DC Special Event: Experience-based pre-event for Yugawara’s “Yukake Festival,” “You got water Fes!! (Yugawara Fest),” to be held on April 18, 2026!
A pre-event for the Yukake Festival, where international visitors and other tourists can experience Japanese festival culture, will be held at Yugawara Onsen on April 18, 2026.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 湯河原温泉観光協会、株式会社JR東日本びゅうツーリズム＆セールス
IMAGICA GROUP’s original film production project: The second installment, evaluated by jury members Kei Ishikawa, Naizo Ichiyama and Yuka Sakano, to be unveiled to the world at Cannes!
IMAGICA GROUP launched the “IMAGICA GROUP Original Film Production Project” in 2025 and will announce details of its second installment at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, to be held in May 2026. The jury for the second installment included film director Kei Ishikawa, film festival programmer Naizo Ichiyama, and Yuka Sakano of the Kawakita Memorial Film Institute. Production and production management will be handled by 1 of OLM, P.I.C.S. or ROBOT, while IMAGICA GROUP will invest up to ¥70 million. The project aims to discover new talent and explore the potential of Japanese visual expression on the global stage.
サントリースポーツ株式会社 introduces a mobile walk-through unmanned store at サントリーサンバーズ大阪 home game venues
Suntory Sports is introducing a mobile walk-through unmanned store, eliminating checkout lines, at サントリーサンバーズ大阪 home game venues. The move aims to reduce congestion and improve the spectator experience.
Companies mentioned：サントリースポーツ株式会社、サントリーサンバーズ大阪、東京サントリーサンゴリアス
Grand opening of Torii Chizu Kyoto Saiin, a casual chicken tavern with private rooms! Opening campaign offers draft beer for ¥0♪
FS.shake Co., Ltd. will hold the grand opening of Taishu Tori Sakaba Toriichizu Kyoto Saiin on April 2, 2026, in the Saiin area of Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. Located near Hankyu Saiin Station, the restaurant has private rooms and caters to a wide range of occasions. To mark the opening, it will run a 3-day campaign from April 7 to April 9, 2026, offering draft beer for ¥0, no matter how many glasses customers drink. The menu features affordable, generously portioned chicken dishes, including its secret-recipe bone-in chicken and Imabari yakitori, as well as all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink courses.
[Okinawa Churashima Foundation] Launches joint research with aiwell株式会社 and 住友商事北海道株式会社 to make whale shark health “visible,” with a focus on visualizing the health of cartilaginous fish
Original沖縄美ら島財団、aiwell、住友商事北海道の3者が、ジンベエザメなど軟骨魚類の健康状態を可視化する共同研究を開始。AIを用いたタンパク質バイオマーカー探索技術を活用する。
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人沖縄美ら島財団、aiwell株式会社、住友商事北海道株式会社、東京科学大学
A colorful display of hope swims through the space between Umeda Sky Building’s towers. About 150 carp streamers, including ones painted by local children, will brighten the spring sky this year.
About 150 carp streamers, including ones painted by local children, will be hoisted at Umeda Sky Building. The event, which celebrates hopes for the healthy growth of children, will add color to the urban sky from spring into early summer.
bud brand to Exhibit Again at Milano Design Week 2026
bud brand, a project supporting young Japanese creators, will exhibit in the Tortona district at Milano Design Week 2026, showcasing more than 100 works to the world.
Companies mentioned：Japan Design Bank、Tortona Rocks、Superstudio
[Sales up 2 times after in-house implementation!] Fully automate operations with a “multilingual AI chatbot” that overcomes language barriers for inbound visitors. Drawing on proven in-house expertise, the company launches full-scale support for corporate AI development and operational efficiency.
Sales increased 2 times with a “multilingual AI chatbot” developed to address the company’s own challenges in serving inbound visitors. Building on this achievement, it has begun supporting other companies with AI development and operational efficiency.
[Raffine Group] Holds hands-on seminar with 100% satisfaction rating
Raffine, the relaxation brand of Bodywork Holdings Co., Ltd., held a technical seminar for external therapists. The 1st seminar received 24 applications and 19 people attended; all 18 survey respondents rated it “satisfied” or better. With support from EPARK Relax & Esthe, the seminar shared Raffine Group’s technical training expertise, aiming to raise standards across the industry. Raffine Group also ranked No. 1 in the relaxation salon category of the 2026 Oricon Customer Satisfaction Survey. The 2nd seminar will be held on May 13, 2026, on the theme of “weight shifting,” with a capacity of 30 participants.
Notice of Temporary Closure of Undersea Restaurant Manbo for Renovation (JR Kyushu Group)
Undersea Restaurant Manbo, part of the JR Kyushu Group, is undergoing renovations after more than 40 years in operation to meet increasingly diverse customer needs. It will temporarily close from June 1, 2026, until around fall 2026. The current restaurant is scheduled to remain open through May 31, 2026. Details about the new restaurant and construction progress will be announced on the company’s website and through other channels.
Offering pets skincare to “human standards.” Bell-Cool Laboratory, a cosmetics OEM manufacturer with 33 years in business, launches pet-care product OEM manufacturing with a minimum order of 10 units.
Bell Cool Research Institute in Hokkaido has begun contract manufacturing of OEM pet care products, with a minimum order of 10 units. Drawing on its expertise in developing cosmetics for people and its veterinary knowledge, the institute supports the production of high-quality original pet care products made to the same standards as products for humans.
[Tomorrow’s Nikkei Average Forecast AI] To investors who say, “My analysis is right, but I still can’t win”… What is the “one difference” that separates professionals from individual investors?
The article argues that individual investors fail to profit from stocks not because of poor analytical skills, but because they lack “consistent criteria for making decisions,” and promotes an AI app that can fill that gap.
[Breaking News, Part 5] Announcement of examination fees for Grades 6 and 7 of the Practical English Proficiency Test (scheduled to be added to the conventional Eiken® format from the 3rd test of fiscal 2026)
The Japan Foundation for the Promotion of English Language Education has set the examination fees for Grades 6 and 7 of the Practical English Proficiency Test, which will be introduced from the 3rd test of fiscal 2026. The new grades will be added to the conventional Eiken format, with details on how the tests will be administered and how to apply to be announced later. Earlier updates announced the introduction of online testing and the partial release of question formats. More information about Eiken Grades 6 and 7 will be provided by email newsletter.
Mugen Co., Ltd. joins the “ACCEL JAPAN” program
Mugen Co., Ltd. has joined the “ACCEL JAPAN” project run by Brangista Ale Co., Ltd. Mugen will now begin promotional activities using ACCEL JAPAN. The move aims to strengthen its creative capabilities and serve a broader range of customers. ACCEL JAPAN is a project that provides promotional support, enabling the low-cost use of materials featuring well-known talent, as well as opportunities for business leaders to network.
Why “high win rates but no profits” in FX automated trading… The “numbers trap” many investors misunderstand
The article explains why FX automated trading can result in losses despite a high win rate, highlighting the importance of risk-reward ratios and expected value. It also introduces the EA “Phoenix PRO,” designed with these principles in mind.
Companies mentioned：Phoenix Connect
People who focus only on “entry accuracy” will never achieve lasting stability… The crucial difference in “exit planning” that FX traders overlook [FX seminar]
An announcement for a free online practical course on the importance of “exit planning (closing trades)” in FX trading. It introduces “Phoenix PRO,” which uses AI analysis and the Span Model to provide a highly reproducible trading framework.
“How many times will your assets grow in 10 years?” Not being able to answer is risky… The essence of “compound interest calculation simulation,” the “first step in asset planning” professionals always take
An article explaining the importance of using “compound interest calculation simulations” to “plan” future assets as part of wealth building.
“Nōchi Navi” releases a comparison tool for farmland “property tax vs. tax after conversion”—AI estimates the 10-year tax difference between keeping land as farmland and converting it
Mycat Inc. has launched “Nōchi Navi,” an AI estimation tool that compares property taxes on farmland with taxes after conversion over 10 years. The tool provides tax simulations that take multiple factors into account, helping people who inherit farmland decide whether to keep it or convert it. It also addresses issues such as the sharp increase in tax burdens when farmland is converted to residential land, and cases where the inheritance tax payment deferral system becomes an obstacle to conversion. Users can enter the location, area, farmland classification and intended use after conversion to view a graph of the cumulative tax difference over 10 years. The service aims to help users make data-based decisions about farmland.
Dr. EVER Inc. partners with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and 日本海事協会 to promote “work-friendly workplaces”—designated as an accredited promoting organization for the “Driver Workplace Environment Improvement Certification System”
Dr. EVER Inc. has been selected as an accredited promoting organization for the “Work-Friendly Workplace Certification System,” promoted by 国土交通省. Through its job site “Dr. EVER,” the company will feature certified businesses and provide recruitment support, aiming to address labor shortages in the logistics industry.
Companies mentioned：国土交通省、日本海事協会
Safe for first-timers and rental homes alike! Peel-and-stick wallpaper—no special tools needed, making it easy to create your ideal room
Tansu no Gen has launched “peel-and-stick wallpaper,” designed to be easy and safe for DIY beginners and renters to use.
Companies mentioned：タンスのゲン株式会社
Reservations now open at 2 golf courses launching “Night Golf”
Accordia Golf has begun accepting reservations for “Night Golf,” which will launch at Ōmurazaki GC and Tokyo Sōbu CC in May 2026. Demand for nighttime golf is rising as a way to avoid the summer heat, bringing the company’s total number of night golf locations to 7.
[Tomorrow’s Nikkei Average Forecast AI] To investors who say, “I don’t know why I can’t win”… What “common structure” lies behind recurring losses?
An announcement analyzing why individual investors fail to profit from stock investments and introducing the features and concept of the “Tomorrow’s Nikkei Average Forecast AI” app, which supports investment decisions based on expected value.
Logistics and real estate startup Every WiLL wins multiple awards in programs organized by SME Support, Japan, the Cabinet Office and others
“Toriiiku,” a parcel pickup service operated by logistics and real estate startup Every WiLL, has won top awards and other honors in succession in acceleration programs run by SME Support, Japan and the Cabinet Office.
Companies mentioned：独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構、内閣府 沖縄総合事務局、森ビル、りそなキャピタル
Sundai Diverse × University Entrance Exam Prep School WAM strengthen university entrance exam support
H.M. Group Co., Ltd. has introduced Sundai Preparatory School’s learning system “Sundai Diverse” at its WAM tutoring prep schools, strengthening its university entrance exam support from April. The new system responds to recent entrance exam trends that place emphasis on critical thinking, judgment and expression, and provides a new learning environment combining these skills with individual instruction. WAM aims to maximize learning outcomes by pairing “Sundai Diverse” with individual instruction and helping students progress from “understanding” to being able to “solve” problems.
Bullet Group publishes a discussion with オルビス株式会社
Bullet Group has published a special discussion with cosmetics brand Orbis on affiliate advertising operations and improving LTV.
Companies mentioned：バレットグループ株式会社、オルビス株式会社
“KFC Next-Generation Model Store Sagamihara Ōnodai Store Opening Ceremony & New Product ‘Churulii’ Presentation”—popular cosplayer Enako to serve as “manager for 1 day”
Japan KFC held an event to announce its next-generation model store, Sagamihara Ōnodai, and its new jelly drink “ちゅる～りぃ.” Cosplayer Enako was appointed manager for 1 day.
Companies mentioned：日本ケンタッキー・フライド・チキン株式会社
A love “shock treatment” for Gokusen actor Hideo Ishiguro and an adorable female executive!? Shinji Ishimaru goes on his first date with a Miss Todai! “You’ve never dated before?” Hiroyuki also gets in a “romantic one-upmanship” jab | Ren’ai Byōin #1
The new dating show Ren’ai Byōin has begun airing on ABEMA. The documentary follows adults focused on their careers as they confront romance during a 2-night, 3-day shared stay. It features 10 prominent figures from various fields, including a former politician, an actor and a Miss Todai.
Companies mentioned：ABEMA
[Online, April 24, 2026, at 15:00] Intellectual Property × AI Legal Tech Seminar
Legal Tech Co., Ltd. will hold a free online “Intellectual Property × AI Legal Tech Seminar” on April 24, 2026. The seminar will discuss changes in intellectual property practice accompanying the spread of generative AI and the market value of professionals who use AI.
Companies mentioned：株式会社知財塾、サイボウズ株式会社、Smart-IP株式会社
Release of V3.2.0, the latest version of “ES/1 Shelty,” a performance management tool for next-generation enterprise systems
I.I.M. has released V3.2.0, the latest version of its enterprise performance management tool “ES/1 Shelty.” Enhancements to the statistics view and integrated dashboard upgrade analysis and operations.
Eyewear exhibition “WORLD OPTICAL FAIR” gets an update, with Japan’s first eyewear awards involving general users, the “TOKYO EYEWEAR AWARD”
The Tokyo Eyewear Wholesalers Cooperative will hold the 58th WORLD OPTICAL FAIR on April 21 and 22, 2026. The exhibition will feature major updates, including the launch of TOKYO EYEWEAR AWARD, an award in which the general public can participate; a joint event with EUROPEAN EYEWEAR SHOW, bringing together 18 European brands; a talk session with eyewear journalist Mirei Ito; and the appointment of 2 official ambassadors. A total of 26 products across 5 categories have been shortlisted for TOKYO EYEWEAR AWARD, with voting open on social media and at the venue.
Blurring the boundaries between Japanese and Western styles to deliver the most joyful “white space.” A new category of confectionery, Kohaku, from a former Kyoto pastry chef.
株式会社KOHAN launches Kohaku, a new Japanese-Western fusion sweets brand. Through its flagship product, KOHAKU YOKAN, it offers modern consumers a comforting moment of “white space.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社KOHAN
Stay in the port town of Yobuko over Golden Week. Enjoy a port-town getaway at the ocean-view Nakao Jinroku HOTEL and JIN6 Sauna in Yobuko, where stay-based tourism is growing beyond “just squid.”
In Yobuko, a port town, stay-based tourism is taking off during Golden Week (GW), offering visitors a deeper taste of the town’s tranquil charm through overnight stays at places such as Nakao Jinroku HOTEL and JIN6 Sauna, not just squid dishes. Unlike tourist spots bustling during the day, visitors can enjoy quiet harbor views in the morning and at night, as well as local food. Amina Collection Co., Ltd. is promoting this new way to spend time—by staying overnight—with the aim of revitalizing the Yobuko community.
Hikorohi opens up about past relationships: “My ex-boyfriend beat me up,” “I don’t want to pay rent…” A handsome boyfriend working in foreign-affiliated IT clashes over moving in together with his girlfriend, who wants to be a full-time housewife | Episode 5 of Goodbye Proposal via Australia
Episode 5 of ABEMA’s marriage-decision reality show Goodbye Proposal via Australia is now available. The episode features Hikorohi’s stories about past relationships and clashes between the participating couples over their views on marriage.
Companies mentioned：サイバーエージェント
Dragon Quest Walk announces new collaboration product “Slime Manju” with Aoyagi Sohonke!
Square Enix Co., Ltd. has announced the release of “Slime Manju,” a collaboration product between Dragon Quest Walk and Aoyagi Sohonke. The product is part of the fourth installment of the “Real Souvenir Project,” costs 972 yen including tax, and comes in a pack of 3. It will be on sale from April 17 to July 31, 2026, and will become available at some stores in succession from April 18. “Slime Uiro” is also back on sale from March 12.
【Which crib is right for you?】Nice Baby, a baby-product rental service, launches a LINE consultation service where baby-care professionals answer questions for expectant parents. Expert guidance helps ease “preparation fatigue.”
Nice Baby, operated by Baby Lease Co., Ltd., has launched a LINE consultation service for questions about preparing for childbirth and choosing baby products. Experts help ease “preparation fatigue” caused by information overload.
The era of designing flowerpots with 3D printers has arrived. SK Honpo’s 3D Planter Contest draws 36 diverse and compelling entries and sparks buzz on social media.
The 3D Planter Contest was held on a 3D data marketplace operated by SK Honpo, bringing together 36 entries. It has generated buzz on social media as a new trend combining gardening and 3D printing.
Companies mentioned：フェリデンシア・キャピタル株式会社、minne
Even after the full enforcement of the revised Construction Business Act, only 34% of construction companies can “always amend contracts” when material prices rise.
Even after the full enforcement of the revised Construction Business Act, just 34% of construction companies have been able to amend contracts with clients when material prices rise. A survey found that a gap remains between the law and actual business practices.
Original【そごう広島店】春の道の駅マルシェ
The Spring Roadside Station Marche, featuring more than 200 local specialties from 11 roadside stations across Hiroshima Prefecture, will be held at そごう広島店 from April 7 to 19.
Companies mentioned：そごう広島店、道の駅たかの、道の駅三矢の里あきたかた
【Held April 21】Information session on a program supporting Japanese startups and small and medium-sized businesses entering ASEAN and the Mekong region
Mitsubishi Research Institute and Kepple will hold an information session on a program supporting Japanese startups and small and medium-sized businesses seeking to enter ASEAN and the Mekong region on April 21, 2026, with support from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and others.
Companies mentioned：株式会社三菱総合研究所、株式会社ケップル、経済産業省、中小企業庁、JETRO、MRIV International
Celebrate Attack on Titan’s Jean Kirstein’s birthday on Awaji Island! TV anime Attack on Titan × Nijigen no Mori collaboration event: “Jean Birthday Commemorative Original Sticker”
At the Attack on Titan collaboration event currently underway at Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island, a campaign has begun to distribute original stickers in limited quantities to mark Jean Kirstein’s birthday on April 7.
SK Communications Co., Ltd. opens Sendai branch to expand operations in the Tohoku region
SK Communications Co., Ltd. opened a new Sendai branch on April 1, 2026, to meet growing demand for digital transformation and online customer acquisition in the Tohoku region.
【For 3 days from April 8】Get free, direct consultations with representatives from Amazon, Rakuten Ichiba, and Yahoo! Shopping
RX Japan Ltd. will host an “EC Mall Consultation Corner” at EC & Store Week Spring 2026, taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from April 8 to 10, 2026. Visitors can speak directly and free of charge with representatives from Amazon, Rakuten Ichiba, and Yahoo! Shopping about challenges such as increasing sales, attracting customers, and managing advertising. The event will offer practical improvement advice to address the uncertainty many businesses face amid intensifying competition in the e-commerce market.
KPMG Forensic & Risk Advisory publishes Japanese version of the “2026 Global TPRM Survey”
KPMG FRA has published the Japanese version of the “2026 Global TPRM Survey.” The survey identifies regulatory compliance and cyber risk as key drivers of TPRM, while highlighting challenges companies face in using AI, ensuring data quality, and integrating TPRM with ERM.
Companies mentioned：KPMG Forensic & Risk Advisory
【A Mother’s Day gift】A head-to-head draw limited to 466 entries, with a chance to win top prize Hakushu 18 Year. Reservations open April 3.
OriginalタチバナE酒販（株式会社アップライジング）は、2026年4月3日より「母の日感謝みくじ」の予約販売を開始しました。本企画は限定466口で、1口4,980円（送料無料）にて、「白州18年」などの希少なウイスキーが当たる可能性があります。商品は5月10日にお届け予定です。
Top honor in the Los Angeles Olive Competition category once again! The top award in the Delicate category goes to an Okayama-produced extra virgin olive oil with a subtle yet gorgeous bouquet and gentle sweetness.
Nihon Olive’s Ushimado Extra Virgin Olive Oil won the top award in its category at an international competition in Los Angeles.
Assist Co., Ltd. begins recruiting sales agents in the Aichi area for a local search optimization service covering AIO, GEO, LLMO, and MEO. The service optimizes generative AI responses and uses cutting-edge technology to help connect brick-and-mortar stores with users.
Assist Co., Ltd. has begun recruiting sales agents in the Aichi area for a local search optimization service integrating AIO, GEO, LLMO, and MEO. The service helps stores improve awareness and increase visits in the era of conversational AI.
Companies mentioned：Google、OpenAI (ChatGPT)、Perplexity
Freshly baked canelé shop KURAMAE CANNELÉ from Kuramae, Tokyo, opens a limited-time pop-up at エキュート大宮 from April 6 (Mon.) to May 10 (Sun).
KURAMAE CANNELÉ, a freshly baked canelé shop from Kuramae, Tokyo, will open a pop-up at エキュート大宮. The shop will run from April 6 to May 10, 2026, and will sell limited-edition products.
Companies mentioned：エキュート大宮
What if your appliances became your girlfriend?! New installment in the laid-back escape game “Girlfriend” series, Appliance Girlfriend, now available
Global Gear has released its new casual game, Appliance Girlfriend. It’s a puzzle-solving escape game in which players support an “Appliance Girlfriend” whose love is intense.
Companies mentioned：Apple (App Store)、Google (Google Play)
The new SUV DS N°7 from French automaker DSオートモビル features the exclusive ALCANTARA® color “Blu Eterno.”
The interior of the new SUV DS N°7 from French automaker DSオートモビル features the exclusive ALCANTARA color “Blu Eterno.”
Companies mentioned：DSオートモビル、アルカンターラ（Alcantara S.p.A.）
Notice of the End of BS Asahi 4K Broadcasting
BS Asahi Inc. announced that it will not renew its certification for satellite basic broadcasting operations effective Jan. 24, 2027, and will end its BS Asahi 4K broadcasting business. The decision was prompted by changes in the external environment and intensifying competition due to the growth of internet streaming and the spread of smart devices. The specific end date for broadcasts will be announced at a later date. 4K content produced by BS Asahi is scheduled to be offered free on WOWOW On Demand starting this fall, under a new framework announced on March 19, 2026.
Originalこの春観たいドラマNo.1に輝いた作品は？2026年春ドラマ期待度ランキングを発表！《Filmarks調べ》
Filmarks, operated by Tsumiki Inc., announced its “2026 Terrestrial Spring Drama Anticipation Rankings,” based on data from its service. TBS series The Tagusari Brothers ranked No. 1, The Mackerel Can Goes to Space, starring Takumi Kitamura, ranked No. 2, and the morning drama GIFT ranked No. 3. The ranking tallies the number of “Clip!” registrations by users who said they wanted to watch each drama, based on data as of March 27, 2026.
General ticket sales (first come, first served) for “2026 KIM NAM GIL FANMEETING ‘G . I . L’ in JAPAN” begin today, 4/3 (Fri.), at 18:00!
General ticket sales for actor Kim Nam-gil’s “2026 KIM NAM GIL FANMEETING ‘G . I . L’ in JAPAN” began today, April 3, at 18:00 on a first-come, first-served basis. The event will be held in 2 cities: Osaka (NHK Osaka Hall) and Tokyo (LINE CUBE SHIBUYA). Tickets cost 14,300 yen (tax included). Up to 4 tickets may be purchased per performance, and sales close 2 days before each performance.
Comprehensive business partnership between unico Inc., which provides child development support and after-school day services, and NPO Education A-Cube, which operates alternative schools
unico Inc. and NPO Education A-Cube have entered into a comprehensive business partnership to help unlock children’s potential. As part of the partnership, they will open unico place, a combined alternative school and after-school day service facility, in Onojo, Fukuoka Prefecture, in May 2026. The facility will provide learning and therapeutic environments tailored to the individual needs of children who do not attend school or have developmental characteristics, helping them become independent.
HIGHLIGHT’s Yang Yoseop to hold his first Japan solo concert in about 3 years! “2026 YANG YOSEOP SOLO CONCERT ＜Fade In＞ in TOKYO”
Yang Yoseop of K-pop group HIGHLIGHT will hold his first solo concert in Japan in about 3 years at Toyosu PIT on July 4 and 5, 2026.
Companies mentioned：HIGHLIGHT JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB
Aiming to address local challenges: “Regional Design Factory Tottori” to hold presentation ceremony for PR posters promoting collaboration between companies in 鳥取県 and local creators!
A presentation ceremony for posters promoting collaboration between companies in 鳥取県 and local creators will be held at the 鳥取県 Government Building on April 10 as part of a project organized by 株式会社クリエイターズマッチ.
Companies mentioned：株式会社クリエイターズマッチ、JT (日本たばこ産業株式会社)、鳥取県
Korean actor Wi Ha-joon, star of “Kiss of the Siren” and the hottest actor right now, to hold his first Japan fan meeting in about 2 years: “WI HA JUN 2026 FAN MEETING ＜WI-TH U＞ in TOKYO”
Korean actor Wi Ha-joon will hold his first fan meeting in Japan in about 2 years at The Galaxy Theatre in Tennozu, Tokyo, on May 30, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ウィ・ハジュン ジャパンオフィシャルファンクラブ
To mark the W League playoffs, visitors can get exclusive stickers and enter a drawing for “acrylic sticker bundles”! W Collection joins the sticker craze!
W Collection, the official W League digital trading card service operated by VOLZ Inc., will distribute stickers at the venue and hold a prize drawing to mark the playoffs.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人バスケットボール女子日本リーグ、京王電鉄
The Battle Cats makes its arcade debut! The Battle Cats Medal Game is rolling out nationwide
PONOS began rolling out The Battle Cats Medal Game, a new arcade game based on the popular smartphone game The Battle Cats, in March 2026. The game is available at Molly Fantasy and PALO, operated by Aeon Fantasy Co., Ltd. Combining strategy and satisfying gameplay, players defeat enemies, rescue cats, and earn credits and items. The Battle Cats was released on November 15, 2012, and had exceeded 111.11 million cumulative downloads as of March 2026.
Aohata Morning Stand, a breakfast support event for young people, to be held at 広島PARCO — sharing the importance of breakfast from Hiroshima with 広島県 and Takaki Bakery
Aohata will hold Aohata Morning Stand, a free breakfast event aimed at helping young people establish breakfast habits, at 広島PARCO in partnership with 広島県 and Takaki Bakery.
Companies mentioned：株式会社タカキベーカリー、広島PARCO、安田女子大学
TCK official YouTube live show “Uma-kyun” launches its 2026 season on April 13 (Mon.) with 2 new members! Special guests every time!
Tokyo City Keiba’s (TCK) official YouTube live show Uma-kyun will welcome Red Yoshida and SEAMO as new members for the 2026 season, which starts April 13.
Companies mentioned：東京シティ競馬 (TCK)
Hebel Maison BORIKI, rental housing designed to foster a sense of community among families with children, expands across Kansai and western Japan
Asahi Kasei Homes and Asahi Kasei Real Estate Residences are expanding Hebel Maison BORIKI, rental housing designed to foster a sense of community among families with children, into the Osaka and Hiroshima areas. A total of 4 buildings are scheduled for completion by the end of 2026.
Companies mentioned：旭化成ホームズ株式会社、旭化成不動産レジデンス株式会社
PERSOL Business Process Design signs location agreement with 北九州市, opens BPO center in Kokura, 北九州市, and aims to revitalize the region by actively hiring residents of 北九州市
PERSOL Business Process Design has signed a location agreement with 北九州市 and opened the Kokura Center. The company aims to revitalize the region by creating local jobs and developing DX talent.
Companies mentioned：北九州市、パーソルグループ、パーソルコミュニケーションサービス株式会社
Miyako Hotel Yokkaichi to hold “Ise-Shima Summit Legacy Night” to mark the 10th anniversary of the G7 Ise-Shima Summit — rediscovering Mie’s appeal and passing it on to the future
Miyako Hotel Yokkaichi will hold “Ise-Shima Summit Legacy Night: An Evening of Reunion and New Encounters” on May 24, 2026, to mark the 10th anniversary of the G7 Ise-Shima Summit. The commemorative event will showcase the appeal of Mie Prefecture and feature an archive exhibition of local sake and traditional crafts presented during the summit. The participation fee is 10,000 yen per person, and a special menu featuring ingredients from Mie will be served. Reservations are being accepted through the online shop until May 10, 2026.
Cath Kidston launches a travel collection perfect for the travel season, including totes and accessory pouches, along with new PVC book bags!
Cath Kidston has launched a travel collection for the spring travel season and PVC-coated book totes at its directly operated stores nationwide and its official online store. The travel collection comes in 2 designs, “Billie Goes On Holiday” and “Lace Sprigs,” and includes L/S travel tote bags, accessory pouches, passport cases, and luggage tags. The book bags come in small and large sizes, each with different designs. Prices include 12,100 yen for the L travel tote bag and 5,280 yen for the small book bag.
Shonen Brave’s The Chef Banished from an S-Rank Party, Whose Cooking Turns Out to Be the Ultimate Buff Food, ranks No. 1 in the Boys Monthly Ranking on Mecha Comic!
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Speaking at the “Sales & Digital Marketing Week Spring 2026” conference
“Sales & Digital Marketing Week Spring 2026” is an event taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from April 8 to 10, 2026. Organized by RX Japan Ltd., it will feature Naoya Doi, Representative Director of ipe, and Kosuke Umetsu, head of the AKARUMI business in the SaaS division. The session will explain how generative AI (LLMs) evaluate brands and present strategies for creating a “brand chosen by AI.” Registration for the event is available via the provided link.
Original1976年の意匠が現代に蘇る！米国腕時計『TIMEX（タイメックス）』から、希少な“角型時計”『1976 Rectangle Reissue（1976レクタングル リイシュー）』が発売。
The “1976 Rectangle Reissue,” a rectangular watch recreating the elegance of the 1970s, will launch on April 17, 2026, from U.S. watch brand TIMEX (Timex).
Companies mentioned：株式会社ウエニ貿易、TIMEX
[Leave “BBQ refugee” status behind this Golden Week] “Golden Week Early-Bird Barbecue Campaign” offers up to 3 major benefits — free cancellations for early bookings, changes to party size accepted, and a 2,000-yen coupon
ウッドデザインパーク has launched its “Golden Week Early-Bird Barbecue Campaign” for customers booking a day-trip BBQ during Golden Week. Benefits for early bookings include free cancellations and a 2,000-yen coupon.
Companies mentioned：ウッドデザインパーク
“Ending waste and connecting value”: A first step toward creating value. Trust Co., Ltd. holds joint induction ceremony for new graduates and mid-career hires
Trust Co., Ltd. held a joint induction ceremony for new graduates and mid-career hires on April 1, 2026, welcoming new colleagues. At the ceremony, the company presented “Value Creator Certification” and commemorative gifts made using products that might otherwise have been discarded, in keeping with its corporate philosophy of “eliminating waste and connecting value to the future.” The company buys surplus inventory from manufacturers and recirculates it through its directly operated Dream market stores and more than 400 discount stores nationwide, working to reduce waste and address environmental problems. Dream market currently operates 33 stores nationwide, mainly in the Kansai region, and Trust is a growing company that expects sales of 3 billion yen in the previous fiscal year and more than 4 billion yen in the current fiscal year.