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株式会社ファーマプランニング will begin offering all courses in its e-learning service “GMP Meister® Academy,” for GMP practitioners, at new prices.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファーマプランニング
株式会社グロスペリティ relocated its Fukuoka headquarters to the area in front of Hakata Station on April 1, 2026, and opened a new office in Ginza, Tokyo.
Okayama Toyopet released the PR video “出会いがしラブ” on April 6, highlighting the dangers of using a smartphone while cycling. The company is promoting bicycle traffic safety in conjunction with the enforcement of the revised Road Traffic Act.
Companies mentioned：警察庁
Bakery chain Pompadour will hold “Pompadour’s School Festival” starting May 1, 2026, selling original breads conceived by students from 4 schools at all its stores.
Companies mentioned：フェリス女学院高等学校、早稲田実業学校高等部、東京経済大学、相模女子大学
The Japan tour by the world-renowned boy soprano group “Libera,” “SMFLグループ presents LIBERA Angel Voices Tour 2026,” wrapped up to great acclaim in Kobe on April 3.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ウィステリアプロジェクト、SMFLグループ、Libera Records、FREEDOM STUDIO INFINITY、内藤音楽事務所、藤野興業株式会社、LINE CUBE SHIBUYA、オリックス劇場、神戸国際会館こくさいホール
有限会社フィジオ will release the 6th installment of “激闘戦国伝,” a series of Sengoku warlord stickers designed to attract tourists, in 9 prefectures nationwide on April 11. Centered on Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s later years, the project promotes regional tourism and IP development.
オフィスコム株式会社, in collaboration with “暮らしのデザイン,” will open an experiential showroom in Yokohama Motomachi in April 2026, seamlessly connecting work and living spaces.
Companies mentioned：暮らしのデザイン
株式会社CREOK has been appointed Japan’s exclusive distributor of “CADOTHY Amaze 5Pro,” an advanced all-in-one streaming device from China’s Shenzhen Cadothy Technology. The company will provide strong support for live commerce businesses.
Companies mentioned：株式会社CREOK、Shenzhen Cadothy Technology Co., Ltd.、TikTok Shop
Originalヤモリとトライシクルは2026年4月1日に業務提携契約を締結し、空き家再生の現場で中古リサイクル品の活用を推進することで、資源循環と環境負荷低減の両立を目指す。トライシクルはリユース・リサイクルを通じて価値をつなぐ「マルチバリュー循環」を、ヤモリは250戸の空き家再生実績を持ち「活かして残す」空き家活用を推進している。本提携では、トライシクルのリユースマッチングプラットフォーム「ReSACO」が取り扱う中古リサイクル品をヤモリの大家オーナーや賃貸・民泊物件に提供し、年間約1,500件規模の物件接点を見込む。両社は今後、産業廃棄物領域での連携や残置物のリサイクル化も視野に入れ、業務提携をさらに発展させる予定。
株式会社ワン・ステップ began full-scale provision on April 3, 2026, of “Mist Wall,” a portable cooling system inflated with air, and “Penguin Mist Wall” for event venues. Using its proprietary “Air” technology, the products stand on their own in just 5 minutes and can be ready for operation within 1 hour. Their “dual cooling” system combines fans and mist to effectively lower the perceived temperature, helping prevent heatstroke at demanding work sites and event venues. Through its air-based disaster prevention division, established in 2020, the company offers a range of disaster-prevention and safety products that can be deployed quickly.
BUSO BREWERY in Machida, Tokyo, completely revamped its food menu on April 1, incorporating local ingredients. It aims to revitalize the community by serving dishes that pair well with craft beer.
Companies mentioned：総務省
The Marine Drone joint development team, comprising JMA, 日本災害救助艇研究所 and 一冨士本店, has begun considering the use of the “Marine Drone” water drone to automate patrol boat operations and develop them into a business. Building on remote-control technology and long-duration operating performance confirmed in past demonstration tests, the team aims to reduce staffing needs and improve safety in monitoring and patrol operations on waterways. Potential applications under consideration include seawall and marine construction, patrol boat demand during rocket launches, and search and monitoring activities in bad weather. Going forward, the team will work with relevant organizations and private-sector operators to conduct verification for practical use and develop concrete operational frameworks.
コインタックス株式会社 has launched the “Agentforce × Slack Implementation Support Package,” which uses Salesforce and Slack data to support Agentforce implementation. The package addresses concerns about costs and challenges with how to use the platform.
Companies mentioned：Salesforce、Slack
株式会社LandSitz surveyed people in their 20s and 30s about savings. About half (55.8%) had effectively no savings, highlighting a growing divide between them and those using the new NISA.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LandSitz
株式会社Dilecta held tours and discussion sessions at 越生自動車大学校 and other schools to help address the mechanic shortage. It also announced the development of a DX support tool for automotive vocational schools.
Companies mentioned：越生自動車大学校、水戸自動車大学校
Kao’s “Men’s Biore” is undergoing its first brand refresh in 15 years. Featuring 菅田将暉 and 井之脇海 and using a song by Vaundy, the new TV commercial, “さらっといい距離。,” will air nationwide from April 11.
Companies mentioned：花王株式会社
Nishiazabu French restaurant 『J'apprends』 will offer a strawberry-focused dessert course for 2 days only, on April 25 and 26, 2026. The restaurant planned the special experience for dessert lovers after the parfait served to conclude its course received a favorable response.
Companies mentioned：GLAMOROUS co.,ltd.、伊勢丹新宿店
2 popular cast members from Roppongi’s No. 1 cabaret club, “アンジュール東京,” will appear in a new TV commercial for Kirishima Natural Water “のむシリカ,” beginning April 7.
Companies mentioned：株式会社カイザーエンタープライズ、株式会社Qvou
Beauty and health brand JJENYC Balance has issued half-price trial coupons for cleansing and face-washing products designed to protect healthy skin, in conjunction with World Health Day on April 7.
Companies mentioned：ビー・スタイル ジェニックジャパン
Sapporo web design company Gear8 released “EIGHT HOP BEER Spring Edition” on April 3, 2026, the second installment in its craft beer project created with borderless artists. The label features “クラゲ,” a work by borderless artist りね. A portion of sales will support the artists’ creative activities, and the beer will be part of a seasonal series themed around Hokkaido’s four seasons. It is made by 月と太陽ブルーイング and features a fresh aroma from modern German-style hops and wet hops.
Data analysis by 個別の会, a private tutoring school, suggests that the theory that “middle school entrance exam results are decided in grades 4–5” reflects both system-related reasons and a turning point in cognitive development. The decline in deviation scores after grade 5 may partly be an illusion caused by changes in the test-taking population, and some students do improve in the final stretch. Although students who have switched schools tend to have lower acceptance rates, the findings indicate that students can continue to improve academically through exam day with instruction focused on addressing individual challenges.
Auto supply retailer Yellow Hat is running a campaign from April 6 in conjunction with the Spring National Traffic Safety Campaign. It will offer road sign quizzes on X and give away acrylic good-luck charms in stores.
Companies mentioned：株式会社イエローハット、一般財団法人 全日本交通安全協会
Leading.AI LLC wrote 11 AI strategy books using AI in 1.5 months and released them for free as open source, surpassing 1万 unique readers in 35 days.
Companies mentioned：GitHub
UNIPET株式会社 has released “ピタッと分業,” a new feature for its reservation management system for pet grooming salons that automates staff allocation and task sharing. It helps address lost sales opportunities and staff shortages at stores.
一般社団法人フォレスタの蔵 will redevelop the former “地球村” as “SUN←GOヴィレッジ,” an experiential outdoor facility. The preview opening is scheduled for April 24, 2026, and the grand opening for July 19, 2026, with expanded facilities and activities.
美食都市研究会 announced the 4 winning cities of “美食都市アワード 2026”: 余市町, 八戸市, 飛騨市 and 日田市. The award is Japan’s first to recognize regional revitalization through food.
株式会社丸八化成 has developed a glow-in-the-dark carabiner that is 30% larger and requires no power. The product improves visibility in the dark and is useful for outdoor activities and emergencies. Advance reservations will begin on Makuake on April 6, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社丸八化成、Makuake
『組織の器』, the debut book by 羽生琢哉, representative of 株式会社人としての器, will be released on April 22, 2026. It examines the structural reasons HR initiatives fail through the concept of “器.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社日本能率協会マネジメントセンター、慶應義塾大学
株式会社アフロ has begun recruiting tenants for “AFLO Garden -SHINSAIBASHI-,” a newly built property 3 minutes on foot from Shinsaibashi Station in Osaka. Scheduled for completion in November 2026, it is being developed as an urban building to meet a range of needs.
ピムト株式会社 has launched its mobile unmanned sales robot “PIMT-0” service at Narita International Airport. The robot changes its sales location to match pedestrian traffic, helping enhance the airport’s appeal and profitability.
Companies mentioned：ピムト株式会社、パナソニック ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社マッシュアップ、一般財団法人成田国際空港振興協会
Originalスポーツ栄養食「FAM」が、トヨタ自動車硬式野球部「レッドクルーザーズ」の2025年フィジカル強化改革の一環として、「FAMアスリート食」の提供を開始した。
Companies mentioned：トヨタ自動車、FAM
広島たいよう歯科衛生士専門学校 will hold a campus completion ceremony on April 29, 2026. With the effective job-offer ratio for dental hygienists in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions standing at about 20 times, the school will help fill a gap in the “呉・東広島・府中” area. Its key feature is a “morning-only classes” format, offering an environment where students can pursue a national qualification over 3 years while working and supporting career changes from other professions and further education. Through these efforts, it will contribute to extending healthy life expectancy in the region and building a sustainable society.
株式会社イヴレス absorbed its 100% subsidiary, staffing company 株式会社AltNate, effective April 1, 2026. The merger aims to consolidate human resources and management resources for related businesses across the イヴレス Group, speed up decision-making, improve operational efficiency and enhance service quality. After the merger, オルタネイト’s businesses and services will continue as the HR division within イヴレス, with no changes to services for existing business partners or job seekers. Through the merger, イヴレス will evolve into a group structure that opens up the future of recruitment and accelerate the creation of synergies through business integration.
To celebrate the streaming release of asmi’s latest song “あわ,” AWA株式会社 will hold a free listening party on AWA Lounge on April 8, 2026, with asmi participating in real time.
Companies mentioned：AWA株式会社
LUNA EARTH, the affordable accessories brand operated by 株式会社エンドレス, released new spring items on April 2. Scrunchies and ribbon hair clips are available starting at 330 yen.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エンドレス
Green Carbon株式会社 partnered with dairy farmers in Hokkaido to create 6,749 t-CO2 of dairy-derived J-Credits, the largest-scale project in Japan, by changing livestock waste management methods.
Green Carbon株式会社 selected for a JAXA Space Strategy Fund project. It will build a national-scale agricultural emissions management system in Vietnam by integrating carbon credit development with satellite data.
Companies mentioned：国立研究開発法人宇宙航空研究開発機構（JAXA）
Kyushu okonomiyaki chain どんどん亭 has revamped its “Student Discount: All-You-Can-Eat for 1,000 Yen” offer and will hold it regularly every month starting in April 2026.
The exhibition “KAGAYA: Songs of the Sky,” featuring astrophotographer KAGAYA, will be held at the Sogo Museum of Art from April 11 to May 31, 2026. The exhibition will feature about 100 photographic works, including signature pieces and new works by KAGAYA, as well as video works projected on an 8-meter-wide screen. A special talk event by KAGAYA will be held on April 10, with advance sales of the new book “Searching for Gifts from the Sky” and sales of venue-exclusive goods. Visitors can also receive reciprocal discounts with Konica Minolta Planetaria YOKOHAMA.
Associate Professor Hiroshi Okajima of Kumamoto University has established a design theory for a multirate steady-state Kalman filter that optimally integrates information from multiple sensors with different sampling periods. The theory resolves, through linear matrix inequality (LMI) optimization, a mathematical problem involving positive semidefinite noise covariance matrices that could not be solved using conventional standard methods. In vehicle navigation testing, it achieved an estimated accuracy about 2 times that of GPS alone (±1 m), at ±56 m. The research is expected to have applications across a wide range of engineering fields, including autonomous driving, robotics and IoT, and the design code is available on GitHub.
MedTech Group and AIデータ have begun offering API integration for “Medical Loop,” a new AI feature in “AI Hippo,” a medical AI platform that adds AI functions to electronic medical records. This enables AI functions to be implemented in 30 days without changing the electronic medical record system. In a trial, the time required to create nursing records was reduced from about 2 hours to 30 minutes, helping ease workloads in medical settings and improve the quality of care. MedTech Group was established in February 2019 and has capital of 40 million yen.
Original株式会社アイシスが提供する採用管理ツール「らくるーと」は、2026年4月6日（月）20:00に配信予定のYouTubeライブ「ひろゆきのユキサキミテイ」でスポンサー提供クレジットを掲出します。本取り組みは、2026年3月より1年間のスポンサー契約の一環として実施され、採用に関する情報発信機会の拡大を図ります。前回は2026年3月2日に同様のクレジット掲出が行われました。「らくるーと」はLINEを活用した採用管理ツールで、AI機能も搭載しています。
“Krugle Biblio,” an Agentic RAG that enables analysis of Excel and PDF files, has been added as a new feature to the system development AI platform “Krugle.”
株式会社Mycat has added “Estimate Item Checker” to its AI move-out cost assessment service. The AI assesses estimates from property managers, allowing tenants to identify improper charges based on Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism guidelines and use the findings in negotiations.
Companies mentioned：国民生活センター、国土交通省
株式会社ゆめスタ, led by an entrepreneur who is a current university student, has begun distributing its job-hunting magazine “ゆめマガ” free of charge every month to high school students. It will be delivered directly to more than 40 schools in Aichi and Mie prefectures, with the aim of eliminating information disparities in employment for high school graduates.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ゆめスタ、文部科学省
Anrakutei will run a limited-time “Everyday Yakiniku Support Campaign” in April to support people starting a new chapter in life. The popular “Family Kalbi” set will be offered at a special price. Dinner is 1,000 yen with free rice refills, while lunch comes with 1.5 times the meat.
In a survey conducted by Job総研, 50% of respondents said starting salaries for new graduates at their workplace were increasing. Meanwhile, 87.5% felt that the salary inversion phenomenon, in which new graduates receive higher pay, was unfair, highlighting dissatisfaction among existing employees.
Companies mentioned：パーソルキャリア株式会社、Job総研
株式会社コミクス has launched a Claude Code implementation support service for education and training companies without dedicated IT staff. From setting up the environment to demonstrating business process automation, the process is completed in 1 day, helping organizations advance digital transformation.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、Google
株式会社エムール will launch the “Recycled Down Lightweight Comforter” on April 6, 2026, for 11,000 yen, using recycled down carefully washed in Japan. It offers cleanliness beyond that of new products along with sustainability.
Companies mentioned：日本羽毛製品協同組合
hacomono will sponsor RubyKaigi 2026 as a Ruby Sponsor. The company is built on Ruby development and will showcase its technical capabilities and commitment to contributing to the community.
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Companies mentioned：株式会社タカノフルーツパーラー
The 4th participant briefing for the “Gut Flora Survey,” an intestinal environment study conducted through a partnership among Maruyanagi Oguraya, the National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, and Kato City, will be held on April 11. This important public-private partnership project aims to improve residents’ health throughもち麦.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マルヤナギ小倉屋、国立研究開発法人 医薬基盤・健康・栄養研究所、加東市もち麦活用協議会
Around 70,000 tulips are coming into bloom at Harvest Hill. Visitors can enjoy them through mid-April 2025, and a flower-picking experience will be held for 1 day only on April 11.
Building materials wholesaler RIVIERA has published its latest catalog of tiles for residential use. It has expanded its lineup of products for creating sophisticated spaces, including “LUXIA,” which incorporates Italian aesthetics.
The Flower Art Culture Association will hold “TOKYO FLOWER CARPET 2026” on Gyoko-dori in Tokyo’s Marunouchi district from April 17 to 19, 2026. Special events will mark the 25th anniversary of flower art culture and the 30th anniversary of Pokémon.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ポケモン (暗示)
株式会社Ｉｓｈａｒｅ has launched “Deemly,” a tool that uses AI to automatically generate analyst reports from IR materials. It aims to address challenges such as analyst shortages and a lack of research on small- and mid-cap stocks.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ｉｓｈａｒｅ
Sapporo-born innovation festival “NoMaps” will hold a kickoff event in Tokyo on April 13 to solicit co-creation projects for its 2026 event.
株式会社SHIRO & Co. has unveiled “Protocol Publishing,” an interactive media platform where meaning changes according to user behavior. It proposes a new content structure for the generative AI era.
Kitano Shoten, a community bookstore in Kawasaki, will reopen its main store after renovations on December 6, 2025. It is introducing “Connected Bookshelves,” a classification system also used in school libraries, and aims to become a new place for learning.
“Kamihakusa” (KAMI-HAKUSA), natural sand produced through conservation dredging at Taisho Pond in Kamikochi in the Northern Alps, will go on sale in 2026. The product makes use of a byproduct of dredging work carried out for around half a century, aiming to reconcile nature conservation with resource recycling. It can be used for a variety of purposes, including aquariums and gardening, and is intended to raise interest in preserving Kamikochi’s scenery as a link between nature and people’s daily lives.
少数株ドットコム株式会社 will hold a free online book club in late April 2026 focused on “The Technological Republic,” which explores AI and national security.
Companies mentioned：少数株ドットコム株式会社、パランティア・テクノロジーズ、エヌビディア
Original株式会社クラフティア（旧九電工）が社名変更の背景を伝える新CM「変わりすぎ？」篇と「覚えにくい」篇を2026年4月6日より放映開始する。俳優の髙石あかり氏を起用している。
Companies mentioned：九電工
少数株ドットコム株式会社 will co-host a book club for “Resonating East Asian History” in late April 2026 with the Nerima Political Research Group and the Civil Division 8 Monitoring Committee. Its representative director and chairman, Hiroshi Yamanaka, has built assets worth more than 1500億 yen through investing and achieved returns of more than 100 times on his NVIDIA investment. In the 2010s, he submitted 15 shareholder proposals to HOYA Corporation and received favorable recommendations from Glass Lewis, the Japan Proxy Governance Institute, and ISS, 3 companies. He also won rulings in the Amsk shareholder meeting resolution cancellation case and the HyAS & Co. damages claim case, demonstrating the effectiveness of minority shareholder protection. He is now known as an “investor who proves the effectiveness of governance on the ground,” investing in more than 1000 listed companies in Japan and overseas and more than 200 unlisted companies.
株式会社TeN launched “misot Protein Miso Soup” on March 30, “Miso Day.” 1 cup (without toppings) provides 11.3 g of protein and 8,000 mg of collagen. The product is designed for people who dislike protein supplements and busy modern consumers, with a focus on the taste and convenience of miso soup. The soup can also be used as an all-purpose seasoning, and food writer and miso sommelier Mikiko Gomi developed quick recipes for it.
株式会社VERIPATH has obtained a patent for core technology behind “KIDSCALL,” a facial recognition system that automates child pickup at childcare facilities. IT intellectual property strategy expert Seiji Satake has also been appointed intellectual property advisor to strengthen the company’s intellectual property portfolio.
Lighting manufacturer DI CLASSE ran an advance sale of its new “Yunel rope Floor Lamp” on the crowdfunding service Makuake. The product reached its 1 million yen target just 5 hours after launch and ultimately raised 1,769,900 yen, equal to 1769% of its target. This innovative floor lamp lets users design a space by freely “tying, twisting, and shaping” the light. Representative director Michiaki Endo and designer shun endo discuss zoning spaces with light and the philosophy of “unfinished beauty.”
The Shimamura Group is holding its sustainability initiative, “Sustainable Week.” The campaign includes sales of environmentally friendly products and clothing collection at all stores.
株式会社FS.shake will open the 3rd location of its casual seafood grill bar “Namigoya” in Shimodori, Kumamoto City, on April 9, 2026. It will serve grilled seafood and innovative “ate-maki” sushi rolls.
FS.shake has grand-opened “CAGE,” a shisha café and bar in Shibuya Jinnan modeled on an American prison. It offers an immersive, otherworldly space.
Video production company THINGMEDIA began exclusive streaming of its new short drama “Re: Share Love” on the short drama app DramaBox on April 3, 2026. The series is a romantic reality show in which 6 former romantic partners live together, competing for prize money of 10 million yen. It depicts past and new romances and interpersonal conflicts. The cast includes Akari Matsukawa, with Kotaro Matsubara playing Daisuke Nakahara. The directors are Ryu Ichinose and Hitomi Maiki.
A new poetry collection, “So It’s Love,” by poet Shohei Koyama will go on sale on March 27. Inspired by letters and postcards, it features pages that can be torn out and sent.
Companies mentioned：自由丁、封灯
Ishikatsu Exterior Co., Ltd. has redefined the founding vision and established a new purpose: “Toward a Well-green World where both greenery and people shine with vitality.” In conjunction with this, it will completely revamp its corporate website on March 31 and evolve into a company providing “environmental greening services.”
Companies mentioned：東急不動産ホールディングス
Content by Kuni Takeda, an expert in restaurant marketing, has been added to Kore Mane Education DX, an education platform for restaurants. It systematizes the essential marketing skills restaurants need and supports improved productivity.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ケイノーツ、株式会社リクルート
“SUGOI Mop!” and “Gomiba GO!,” cleaning tools that run by infrared, have returned after 13 years and are now on sale from Kyosho Egg, Kyosho’s toy label.
A clinical study on developing a new treatment for intestinal aganglionosis using stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED), jointly proposed by Kidswell Bio Group’s S-Quatre and 九州大学, has been selected by AMED.
Companies mentioned：キッズウェル・バイオ株式会社、株式会社S-Quatre、九州大学、日本医療研究開発機構（AMED）
H.C.栃木日光アイスバックス has announced that head coach Yasufumi Fujisawa will step down at the end of the 2025-2026 season. His successor has not been decided, and a departure ceremony is planned.
Companies mentioned：H.C.栃木日光アイスバックス、西武鉄道アイスホッケー部、カルガリー・カナックス、アラスカ ゴールドキングス、古河電工アイスホッケー部
AIdeaLab and TV Asahi Corporation have jointly developed “AI Sandwich Man,” with the script, audio and video all generated by AI. It will be installed at the “TOKYO DREAM PARK Opening Commemoration: Ariake Spring Festival,” offering visitors venue guidance and AI comedy routines. The initiative is part of a limited-time event commemorating the opening of the complex entertainment facility TOKYO DREAM PARK.
Mediance Co., Ltd. officially launched “Cocobaby Fertility Navigation,” a comprehensive information website for people facing fertility treatment, on April 1, 2026. It features AI navigation and presents a range of options.
A special exhibition, “Hokusai and Hiroshige: Spectacular Views! The Ultimate Showdown,” featuring around 100 landscape works, mainly by Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige, will be held at 和泉市久保惣記念美術館.
Companies mentioned：和泉市久保惣記念美術館、LIFE
Shinjuku Italian restaurant Ark Lounge will serve its “Shrimp Volcano Pasta,” lavishly made with shrimp and cheese, for a limited time from April 1 to June 30, 2026. The dish features rich lobster sauce, 3 types of cheese and large shrimp, and is drawing attention on social media for its visual impact and interactive dining experience. The price is discounted from 3000 yen to 2600 yen (tax included).
ANA Airline School, operated by ANA Business Solutions, will launch the “ANA Cabin Attendant Career Hiring Preparation Course” for people with work experience and graduates who have not yet entered the workforce, starting in June 2026.
Companies mentioned：ANAビジネスソリューション株式会社、ANAグループ
Decom Co., Ltd. has obtained a patent for an AI insight analysis system that identifies insights from qualitative consumer data and calculates quantitative evaluation scores.
The 5th “Hola! Taco Party” will be held at the Shokusai Terrace on the 1st floor of Hanshin Umeda Main Store from April 15 to 20. Popular taco restaurants from Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto will take part, selling Mexican drinks and sweets as well as edible cactus. The event will also feature a special talk show by actor Anna Iriyama and a cocktail competition themed around tequila.
株式会社給与アップ研究所 and 株式会社iBRIDGE have entered into a business partnership. Combining their strengths in “personnel evaluation” and “management and leadership development,” the companies will support businesses in achieving organizational strength and business growth simultaneously.
Companies mentioned：株式会社給与アップ研究所、株式会社iBRIDGE
Miho Kogyo will exhibit at “Crime Prevention and Disaster Management Expo 2026,” held in Osaka in April 2026, and unveil “Safety Box,” an indoor seismic shelter designed to withstand a seismic intensity 7 earthquake. Developed following joint experiments with the Kanagawa Prefectural Safety and Disaster Prevention Bureau and the Faculty of Engineering at Kanagawa University, the product can be installed in as few as 10 days. It creates an “ultimate evacuation room” inside an existing home without damaging the house, meeting the needs of seniors and households with pets seeking shelter at home. It is also certified as a recommended product by the NPO Japan Crime Prevention and Disaster Prevention Association and will be exhibited at INTEX Osaka from April 15 to 17.
株式会社YOUR MEAL has launched individually packaged protein coffee and begun selling it at Loft. At the same time, it has refreshed the brand, changing “EXIT COFFEE” to “YOUR COFFEE.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社ロフト、株式会社YOUR MEAL
Aesthetic dermatology clinics including IC Clinic have released a survey on concerns about sweating in spring. 73.7% of working adults said sweat and body odor had made them less outgoing in relationships, and the clinics explain medical approaches such as MiraDry and excision.
Tokyo Shoseki Co., Ltd. released “Is There Anything Wrong with ‘Is This Correct?’” by Japanese linguist Shuta Nakagawa on April 3, 2026.
Nillax Buffet has introduced a special course available for a limited time through May 13, featuring all-you-can-eat premium nigiri sushi, including fatty salmon, fresh scallops and salmon roe available at dinner only.
Companies mentioned：ニラックス株式会社
The Japan Pet Disaster Prevention Association has begun recruiting members from pet-related businesses to help establish systems for accommodating pets during disasters, including Paw Stations and Animoba.
Exam Dr., operated by 株式会社日本教育指導総合研究所JET, will hold an admissions strategy seminar for applicants to Kaisei Junior High and Oin Junior High on April 17, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社日本教育指導総合研究所JET
Two new dips, Basil Mayonnaise and Garlic Sauce, will be available for a limited time at the all-you-can-eat ニラックスブッフェ from April 9 to April 26, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ニラックス株式会社
The 60-minute Express Course, priced at 1,990 yen and previously available only for weekday lunches at THE BUFFET 大丸札幌店, is now also being offered during weekday dinner hours for a limited time through April 28.
Companies mentioned：大丸
LED TOKYO and Ofractal have launched joint research into the spatial and dynamic visualization of orbital design for space exploration missions using LED displays.
Companies mentioned：LED TOKYO株式会社、株式会社Ofractal、JAXA宇宙科学研究所
tecture株式会社 has selected the winners of the TECTURE AWARD 2025, a spatial design award for the architecture and interior design industries, and named “奄美大島の家” the Grand Prize winner.
Companies mentioned：株式会社酒井建築事務所、青木真研究室、ADX
Marking its 2nd anniversary, 株式会社Peter Pan redefined its mission, vision and values (MVV) and refreshed its overall brand, including its logo and website.
The study guide 旅する参考書 中学地理・歴史, a collaboration between Gakken and 地球の歩き方, went into reprint immediately after its release. It makes learning fun with a sense of travel and has found broad support, from test preparation to adults returning to their studies.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 Gakken、地球の歩き方
LegalOn Technologies will begin airing taxi advertisements for LegalOn, its AI agent specializing in legal work, in Tokyo and major cities on April 6, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LegalOn Technologies、PIVOT株式会社
GapKids will release 14 pieces for kids and toddlers featuring Mario characters on April 6, 2026, to coincide with the release of the film The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Companies mentioned：任天堂、イルミネーション、ユニバーサル・プロダクツ＆エクスペリエンス、ZOZO
株式会社地球の歩き方 unveiled its new 地球の歩き方アワード program on its official website on March 30, 2026. The award selects the “best in travel” through reader votes. Its first edition announced an airline ranking for users of international flights from October 2024 to September 2025. The survey ran from November 7, 2025, to January 7, 2026, and solicited ratings in 7 categories, including convenience. The company, part of the Gakken Holdings Group, plans to publish rankings on a range of travel-related themes.