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A new band, “無双∞,” formed by 4 legends of the video game music world and Gen Z influencer Mumeixxx, will hold a first live show limited to 200 attendees in Osaka on May 15.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Cloud Illusion
The March 2026 instructor rankings have been published for Native Camp Japanese, an online Japanese conversation service provided by 株式会社ネイティブキャンプ. The rankings are based on 3 criteria: ratings, number of reservations, and number of lessons taught.
Originalサグリ株式会社が、茨城県の「衛星データによる作付け状況調査効率化」実証実験業務に3年連続で採択されました。AI解析アプリ「デタバ」を用いて、自治体の作付け調査の省力化と高度化を目指します。
Companies mentioned：茨城県、地域農業再生協議会
Ishincho Group will hold “Food Video King Contest 2026,” a video-posting competition open to influencers, starting April 7, 2026. With 10 million yen in total prize money, as well as participation prizes, the contest aims to increase the value of creators.
Jewelry brand PARCELLE JEWELRY’s Umeda store has announced its new “Luce” ring for April and a monthly event. The store is showcasing one-of-a-kind jewelry reflecting the colors of spring.
Companies mentioned：株式会社PARCELLE、阪神梅田本店
NPO法人唐津Farm&Food held a Precious Plastic workshop with 九州探検隊（博多大丸） at Fukuoka Flower Show 2026, which took place at Fukuoka City Botanical Garden on March 22, 2026. At the workshop, participants heated and molded about 1,000 plastic bottle caps to make original flower pots, and about 30 participants learned about upcycling. Participants planted foliage plants from 第一園芸センター and violas from クレマーファクトリー, experiencing how discarded plastic can gain new value. Fukuoka Flower Show 2026, an internationally recognized flower event, ran from March 22 to 26, 2026, highlighting the promotion of a circular economy through regional collaboration. Precious Plastic is an open-source project originating in the Netherlands, and a cumulative total of 11,241 people have taken part in plastic recycling experiences with 唐津Farm&Food.
The Meguro Kakinoizaka branch of storage facility スペラボ will open on May 1, 2026. It is conveniently located a 10-minute walk from Toritsu-daigaku Station, and an opening discount campaign is underway.
TransFortune has begun preselling the latest model of EraClean（エラクリーン）, a compact ozone sterilizing and deodorizing device specially designed to preserve freshness in refrigerators, on CAMPFIRE. Features include slowing the ripening of vegetables by breaking down ethylene gas and removing more than 90% of odors.
Companies mentioned：Xiaomi Youpin
Original石川県加賀市の「吉祥やまなか」は、北陸随一の渓谷美を誇る鶴仙渓沿いに位置する湯宿です。2026年4月1日から9月30日まで、幻のブランド牛「能登牛」と「のどぐろ」をメインとした鉄板会席ディナー付き宿泊プランを提供します。料金は1泊夕朝食付きで1人31,600円から（入湯税150円別）です。また、2026年4月からは天空ヨガや星空観察、みずひき体験などの新しいおもてなしもスタートします。山中温泉街の散策に便利な「加賀 湯めぐり街あるき帖」も2,200円（税込）で販売されます。
OriginalKOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社は、2026年5月26日(火)17:00より、広告費ゼロでも指名と紹介を生む認知戦略に関する無料オンラインセミナーを開催します。本セミナーでは、CPA競争が激化する現代において、「脳内の看板」となる認知・ブランド・信頼を構築し、受注率を高めるための考え方と仕組み化について解説します。代表の井上裕介氏が登壇し、定価でも選ばれるブランド作りの秘訣を伝授します。
Aichi Children’s Hospice Project received “Approved NPO” certification from 名古屋市 on April 1, 2026. The certification makes tax benefits available to donors and is expected to support the organization’s activities on an ongoing basis.
Companies mentioned：名古屋市
Well Body株式会社 has introduced its corporate physical care service, “Offi-Stretch®,” as an employee benefit. Through physiotherapists caring for one another, the initiative aims to improve their skills and put health-focused management into practice.
Companies mentioned：Well Body株式会社
Manretsu, a 6-member comedian idol group affiliated with 吉本興業, will release its debut single “A-11” on May 6. A special live show with NMB48 is also set for May 10, as the group aims to grow as idols.
Companies mentioned：吉本興業、NMB48
OriginalANYCOLOR株式会社は、VTuberグループ「にじさんじ」「NIJISANJI EN」が、2026年4月5日から4月12日まで全国3都市のイオンモールで「にじさんじと春の運試し」キャンペーンを実施すると発表した。キャンペーンでは、16名のライバーが登場する立体広告や、オンラインで楽しめるスペシャルWEBサイトが展開される。
log you will release the new songs “桜色オーバーレイ” and “LET'S GO TO THE TOP” simultaneously on April 5, 2026, and will hold its first solo concert at Spotify O-EAST on June 10. The positive songs encourage listeners as they embark on new beginnings in spring and pursue their goals.
Companies mentioned：PEAK SPOT
YOSHIKI’s classical concert “YOSHIKI CLASSICAL 2026” will hold its final Tokyo performance on Sunday, April 5, with an exclusive live broadcast on “YOSHIKI CHANNEL.” The performance marks YOSHIKI’s full-scale return after about 3 years, and the second chapter of his world tour in Los Angeles is also set for July.
Companies mentioned：ニコニコチャンネル、YouTube Channel、サンリオ
株式会社ワッツ opened a new store, “ワッツウィズ 六日町イオン店,” on the 2nd floor of Aeon Muikamachi in Minamiuonuma, Niigata, on April 5, 2026. It offers a wide selection of daily necessities, sundries, and 100-yen shop products, bringing value to local residents.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワッツ、イオン
少数株ドットコム株式会社 will hold a book club on the theme “World History Seen from Ryukyu” via Zoom in late April 2026, co-hosted with 練馬政治研究会 and others. Based on a book exploring the significance of Ryukyu history in world history, participants will discuss exchanges across East Asian waters and the disposition of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
Companies mentioned：少数株ドットコム株式会社、練馬政治研究会、民事８部監視委員会、投資ブラザーズ合同会社
Kappa Sushi, part of the Corowide Group, has announced a collaboration with the currently airing Kamen Rider Zeztz. Details of the campaign are scheduled to be released on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Kappa Sushi says it will continue offering customers exciting experiences through a range of initiatives aimed at making mealtimes more enjoyable.
Toei Animation has released a lyric-free video for “Mira Mira,” the new ending theme for the third cour of the currently airing TV anime DIGIMON BEATBREAK.
As the third installment of the JINGU Project, Mother Goose Jingumae Nursery School will hold an enrollment ceremony (opening ceremony) on April 11, 2026. In the project, rapper XBS (深見展啓), a representative of Japan’s hip-hop scene, will serve as promotional director, while midwife 猪瀬真菜 will take the role of facility head. Together, they will propose a new model of childcare supported by society as a whole. XBS will not take part in childcare duties, but will communicate the value of childcare to society through music and culture, while Director 猪瀬 will build an operational structure grounded in her expertise.
Tablet maker Teclast has launched a limited-time sale on its Android 16-powered 8.7-inch P50Mini tablet. It is available on Amazon for ¥11,897, 20% off its regular price of ¥14,900.
Companies mentioned：Amazon
The “Tomorrow’s Nikkei Average Forecast AI” app, which predicts movements in the Nikkei Stock Average and Bitcoin for the following day using data from the previous night, is drawing attention. It helps investors plan their strategies in advance.
Nagoya cream puff specialty shop PUPPY CHOUX&COFFEE has launched Pick Up Cream Puffs, offering a different flavor at a special price each week. The April-only flavor “Sakura Mochi” is also now on sale.
おたからや, operated by 株式会社いーふらん, will hold purchase events at 13 venues nationwide in April 2026. With gold prices fluctuating sharply amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, the company will offer free appraisals based on the latest market information. It will appraise and purchase brand-name goods, precious metals, jewelry and more in areas including Aichi, Shizuoka, Saitama, Tokyo, Kanagawa and Osaka. The events will be held at nearby supermarkets, home improvement stores and other locations, giving people a chance to find out what items they have been thinking of selling “someday” are worth. おたからや operates more than 1,700 stores nationwide, where specialists conduct appraisals.
スペースノーム研究所 sponsored Jishakusai, a cultural festival run by the N High School Group. The initiative was featured in the N High School Group Newspaper, a student-led media outlet, which highlighted the festival’s significance as a “co-creation space” for jointly shaping the society of the future. Guided by its principle of “designing Earth 10 generations into the future,” the company aims to nurture the next generation and build long-term connections between education and society.
The online reader for the electronic Buddhist texts database CBETA (中華電子仏典協会) has been updated. The latest information includes the release of version 2025.R3 and applications of OCR in the age of AI.
Companies mentioned：法鼓文理學院、中華電子仏典協会
CardSwitch 權益切換通, a tool for credit card users in Taiwan to compare the best card and rewards rate for each store, has been launched. It helps users maximize rewards on everyday spending.
Companies mentioned：國泰、玉山、台新、中信、滙豐、聯邦
Taiwanese company 思邁智能 (MaiAgent) offers a generative AI platform that supports more than 20 LLMs and helps businesses adopt AI.
Kaohsiung-based 華翼品牌形象設計 has released an overview of its brand design and marketing services, which use AI. It offers businesses a new brand aesthetic.
Online store 漢克嚴選 (hankmart.com) has launched operations targeting food lovers in Taiwan, offering premium meats, seafood and prepared foods sourced from around the world. The company aims to stand out with its high-quality selection.
Companies mentioned：Shopline
Idol Maps is a database website that compiles information on Taiwan’s underground idols. The text consists largely of CSS code specifying fonts for the website and contains no details about specific services or features. Based on its name, it appears to be an information platform focused on Taiwan’s indie idol scene.
The official website of 小馬租車 RENT-A-CAR. The site features a date-selection function and numerous marketing tracking scripts, including Google Analytics, LINE and Yahoo. The text does not provide details about services or campaigns, but suggests a focus on building an online reservation system.
Taiwanese real estate agent 王愛群 has launched a personal website. Specializing in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, she offers locally focused services. The site features property listings and FAQs, and aims to attract customers by showcasing her expertise.
Companies mentioned：太平洋房屋 中和高中加盟店、皇星不動產有限公司員山分公司、中華民國不動產仲介經紀商業同業公會全國聯合會、遠雄建設、達永建設
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learnstarquest.com has announced a new education service, Star Quest - Adventure Learning, which makes learning feel like a game. It aims to boost children’s motivation to learn…