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Pia Corporation released the 4th installment of archived performances from 神戸新開地・喜楽館’s “Genki Yose” on April 2 via “Pia Rakugo Zanmai,” its subscription video streaming service with unlimited viewing.
Companies mentioned：神戸新開地・喜楽館
“wash+ Comfort,” a detergent-free laundry service for hotels offered by wash-plus, has been adopted by “ホテル京阪 なんば グランデ.” It will help reduce staff workloads, promote the SDGs and lessen environmental impact.
Companies mentioned：ホテル京阪
Hobby retailer AmiAmi has begun accepting pre-orders for 1/4-scale finished figures of “雪泉” and “日影” in their Bondage Maid Ver. outfits from “シノビマスター 閃乱カグラ NEW LINK.”
Companies mentioned：大網株式会社、フリーイング、Marvelous、HONEY PARADE GAMES
AmiAmi, a hobby retailer, has begun accepting pre-orders for “Nendoroid 灼眼のシャナIII-FINAL- シャナ 2.0,” made by グッドスマイルカンパニー.
Companies mentioned：大網株式会社、グッドスマイルカンパニー
AR sports facility “HADO ARENA お台場” is celebrating its 4th anniversary and will run commemorative promotions in April 2026, including weekday-only discounts and family events.
AmiAmi, a hobby retailer, has begun accepting pre-orders for a 1/6-scale articulated figure of “煙,” a character from the manga “ドロヘドロ.” The figure is scheduled for release in December 2026.
Companies mentioned：大網株式会社、スリー・ゼロ、小学館
Smartphone cases featuring designs from Lotte’s “パイの実” go on sale from April 6, 2026, through caseplay, operated by 株式会社FOX. The cases come in 6 designs and are compatible with more than 160 models.
Companies mentioned：株式会社FOX、株式会社ロッテ
いえらぶGROUP has begun offering its “AI automatic masking” function for identity verification documents free of charge on its real estate industry platform, いえらぶBB.
Companies mentioned：株式会社いえらぶGROUP
Kenko Mayonnaise and Salad Cafe will exhibit at “dancyu祭2026,” held April 11 and 12. They will sell substantial salads and convenient seasonings, and offer advance sales of new products.
Companies mentioned：ケンコーマヨネーズ株式会社、サラダカフェ株式会社、dancyu
Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, is sharing updates on cherry blossom and rapeseed flower blooms on its official Instagram account and website. The rural landscape through which the Kominato Railway runs is a popular attraction. In 2026, Ichihara City ranked 30th in the “Top 30 Municipalities with Spectacular Spring Scenery” list compiled by travel app NEWT.
株式会社KINTO has launched a proof-of-concept study with Toyota and 3 companies to analyze the relationship between drivers’ vital data and driving behavior data. The study aims to visualize health conditions through an app and reduce accident risks caused by unnoticed changes in physical condition.
Companies mentioned：トヨタ自動車株式会社、株式会社センシング、東京海上日動火災保険株式会社
Original三菱商事100％子会社MCD3は、2026年4月15日から17日まで東京ビッグサイトで開催される「第10回 AI・人工知能EXPO【春】」に出展し、「PL直結型シミュレーションAI」を初公開します。このAIは投資判断の高度化、事業ポートフォリオ最適化、配船・物流計画最適化の3つのユースケースをデモ展示します。MCD3は2025年7月にインダストリー・ワン、エムシーデジタル、MCデータプラスが合併して発足し、AI・デジタル技術を活用した事業構想からサービス提供まで一貫して支援します。
Vook and ボーンデジタル will co-host a free online conference on April 21 addressing the problem of CG and video creators “being unable to continue working.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社Vook、株式会社ボーンデジタル
Meat specialty retailer Sugimoto is holding the “Sugimoto Just Meat Festival!” campaign in partnership with 中日ドラゴンズ. App members can win prizes including the right to throw the ceremonial first pitch, game tickets and signed merchandise.
Companies mentioned：中日ドラゴンズ
日本HHT研究会 and 日本オスラー病患者会 will hold “TOKYO2026,” a joint event on the rare disease Osler disease, at 東京大学医科学研究所 on July 11, 2026.
Companies mentioned：日本HHT研究会、特定非営利活動法人日本オスラー病患者会、東京大学医科学研究所、榊原記念病院、東京都立多摩総合医療センター
株式会社ファーストブランド has launched a free, unlimited AI-powered column-writing service for registered experts on its expert-matching platform, MyBestPro. The service supports experts’ outreach and customer acquisition in the age of AI search.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファーストブランド、株式会社電通
Original関西外国語大学は、文部科学省認定の「数理・データサイエンス・AI教育プログラム」の初年度修了者364人にデジタル証明書を交付しました。文系学生への実践的なAI・データサイエンス教育が実を結び、就職活動での活用が期待されます。
Companies mentioned：文部科学省
The 4th “Imo Festival!” will be held at Shizuoka Sunpu Castle Park on April 11 and 12, 2026, with 23 vendors announced, including a shop that has won a Monde Selection gold award.
Companies mentioned：るいいだKITCHEN、芋屋まさる、えんむすび
Convenience-store printing service “My Message Card” has been revamped to support designs without photos. Users can choose from more than 70 designs, expanding the service’s uses. A “Mother’s Day Thank You campaign,” offering a chance to win an Amazon gift card, is also underway.
Companies mentioned：Amazon
株式会社ソリューションズ launched a crowdfunding project on CAMPFIRE on April 1, 2026, to develop a new product, “Chicken Liver × Chicken Breast Powder,” from its baby food brand Hiyori no Wa Gohan. The product aims to address iron deficiency in infants aged 6 months and older and eliminate the effort involved in preparing liver. Drawing on expertise gained at nursery schools, it is a powdered blend of chicken liver and chicken breast in an 8:2 ratio. Funding will be sought through April 30, 2026. After production, the product is also planned for sale through the company’s e-commerce site, Amazon and Rakuten Ichiba.
Originalウィメンズ向けスニーカー・アパレルセレクトショップ「Forget-me-nots」が、2026年4月11日(土)から5月31日(日)まで札幌PARCOにてPOPUP STOREを開催します。期間中、「Forget-me-nots」のオリジナルアイテムや人気ブランドの最新コレクションが多数展開されます。札幌PARCO B1での開催時間は10:00〜20:00です。株式会社TSIホールディングスが本件に関する問い合わせ窓口となっています。
Dior has unveiled the new “Dior Archie” bag from its 2026 Fall collection. The design combines architectural beauty with practicality.
Companies mentioned：Dior
株式会社Relic has been selected as the operator for FY Reiwa 8 of “Digi-PoC TOYAMA,” a demonstration project promoted by 富山県 that uses digital technology.
Companies mentioned：富山県
株式会社ミショナ updated its Instagram automation tool Elgram on March 26, 2026, revamping the template editor UI to make it more intuitive to use.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミショナ
The official website for the U-22 Programming Contest 2026 has opened, and application guidelines have been released. Changes to the rules on AI use and the key visual were also announced, with the next generation of engineers expected to make their mark.
Companies mentioned：U-22プログラミング・コンテスト実行委員会
Online printer Graphic launched a campaign on April 1 offering up to 30% off thick-paper printing for orders with a long lead time of 14–28 days.
Companies mentioned：株式会社グラフィックネットプリント
株式会社Reelu held an information session for about 120 people certified as “Inbound Tour Conductors (ITC)” by Travel & Conductor College, outlining how to register for guide work and opportunities to work in the field.
Companies mentioned：トラベル & コンダクターカレッジ
株式会社シー・エス・エス marked its 50th anniversary on April 1, 2026, and launched a commemorative website. It shares the company’s gratitude for the support it has received and its vision for the next 50 years as it seeks to create new value.
Senbay株式会社 held “Local Jobs Guidebook in TOKYO,” a career event connecting Tohoku-born students studying in the Tokyo metropolitan area with local businesses, on January 29. More than 30 students took part.
Companies mentioned：青森県庁、青森みちのく銀行、CRAZY DAYS、From One’s Heart
株式会社Award will hold “Rakuten GirlsAward 2026 SPRING/SUMMER” at Yoyogi National Gymnasium First Gymnasium on Saturday, April 18, 2026. A special stage for the TV Asahi drama “If I Fell in Love with a Terminator” has been announced, featuring Kaito Matsukura, Nako Yabuki and Eriko Sato. Numerous models, guests and artists are also scheduled to appear.
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Companies mentioned：昭和冷凍株式会社
Fuji Oil’s plant-based stock “MIRA-Dashi” has been selected for the full vegetarian course at Chibo Diversity, an upscale teppanyaki restaurant opening in Taiwan. It will offer delicious food that transcends borders and dietary restrictions.
Companies mentioned：千房ホールディングス株式会社
ルイ·ヴィトン has unveiled the new Tambour Taiko Arty Automata watch. Combining automata with grand feu enamel, it presents a new aesthetic in contemporary haute horology.
Companies mentioned：ルイ·ヴィトン、ラ·ファブリク·デュ·タン ルイ·ヴィトン
Straker Japan held the 3rd webinar on English-language disclosures in the age of AI agents, highlighting the importance of communicating information in a way that AI can interpret correctly. Following strong interest, a recap seminar will also be held from April 7, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社レクタスパートナーズ
Food delivery service Rocket Now will serve as title sponsor of the Giants vs. Yakult game on May 6 and hold “Rocket Now Day.” Tickets to the game will be given away through app orders and social media.
Companies mentioned：読売ジャイアンツ、東京ヤクルトスワローズ
DLE designated April 6 “Takanotsume Corps’ Earth-Friendly World Domination Day” to mark the 20th anniversary of the start of broadcasting of the anime 『秘密結社 鷹の爪』.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 日本記念日協会
GenerativeX Inc. began airing a new commercial on multiple media outlets in central Tokyo on April 6, 2026, about the business use of generative AI and featuring model Saka Okada.
i-dac Bangkok, part of DAC Asia under Hakuhodo DY ONE group company DAC Asia, won “Branding Agency of the Year” for the Thai market at the “TikTok Partner Awards 2026.”
Companies mentioned：TikTok、株式会社Hakuhodo DY ONE、DAC ASIA PTE. LTD.、株式会社博報堂、H＋
Toda Corporation has opened applications for the second cohort of “APK STUDIES,” an art-connected learning space based at TODA BUILDING. The program will run from June 2026 to February 2027.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人藝と、めとてラボ、mi-ri meter
Original資生堂のブランド「マキアージュ」から、自眉の黒さを和らげる「アイブロウカラーマスカラ」全3色が2026年5月21日に発売されます。ふんわりとしたサロン級の仕上がりを叶える商品です。
Companies mentioned：資生堂、マキアージュ
Original株式会社ニューテックは、2026年4月8日から10日まで東京ビッグサイトで開催される「Japan IT Week 春 2026」内の「データセンター EXPO」に出展します。同社はハイエンドストレージ「MAGNA Storage」やNAS製品「Cloudy6」、RAIDカード「Condor」、レコーダー用途向けの「Nrec6000」などを展示予定です。ニューテックの本社は東京都港区にあり、資本金は4億9,631万円です。代表取締役社長は早川広幸氏。
Sushiro will hold the “Kyushu Umakamon Festival” nationwide starting April 8. Kyushu specialties including Nagasaki bluefin tuna and Makurazaki bonito will be available from 120 yen including tax.
KADOKAWA’s comic essay 『ヤンキーと住職』 is drawing a strong response, prompting a 5th printing. It has proved popular for explaining Buddhist terms in an easy-to-understand way through contrasting characters.
To mark the TV anime adaptation of the manga 『とんがり帽子のアトリエ』, transit ads will appear on large screens in Shibuya, Ikebukuro and Osaka starting April 6, 2026. The creator’s meticulous drawing process will be revealed in a video.
Companies mentioned：モーニング・ツー、コミックDAYS
Impress Corporation will release a Japanese translation of 『AIの仮面を剥いでやる』, a book by Dr. Joy Buolamwini exposing bias in facial recognition AI, on April 8, 2026.
Companies mentioned：MIT（マサチューセッツ工科大学）、インプレスグループ
Originalスマートフォン向けパズルゲーム『モンスターハンターパズル アイルーアイランド』で、2026年4月6日（月）より新モンスター「ティガレックス希少種」が登場するイベント「大轟竜＜黒い挑戦者＞」が開催されます。イベントでは、「ビッグザモンスター」を仲間にしたり、「世界チャンピオンベルト」などの報酬を獲得できます。一部報酬は税込760円の「シーズンチケット」購入が必要です。開催期間は2026年4月6日11:00から2026年4月14日11:00までです。
Daisuke Imaizumi of Infrastructure Commons Inc. will hold a seminar titled “Strategic Use of AI-Driven Cross-Border M&A” on May 15, 2026. He will explain know-how for corporate acquisitions using generative AI.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 新社会システム総合研究所（SSK）
Original株式会社NEXERと北海道モビリティスクールが、運転免許取得時の「通学」と「合宿」の選択理由と満足度に関するアンケート調査結果を発表した。
Companies mentioned：北海道モビリティスクール、株式会社NEXER
International Garden Hotel Narita will hold the Children’s Day-only event “Narita Spring Campaign: Japanese Culture Adventure 2026” on May 5, 2026. The event will offer experiences with horses and samurai culture, including a thoroughbred viewing session, pony rides, samurai armor try-ons, and rickshaw tours. A market featuring local ingredients, a mölkky activity, and a prize-drawing game with prizes including hotel stays will also be held. The restaurant will serve lunch and dinner buffets, with activities planned to keep the whole family entertained for the day.
Fairway Solutions and Intec announced that they have jointly developed S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) functionality for “Φ-Pilot,” a supply-and-demand planning solution for manufacturers, to maximize achievement of company-wide profit targets. The functionality will be available starting April 6, 2026. It brings a profit perspective to supply-and-demand planning and supports the optimization of management decisions.
Companies mentioned：株式会社フェアウェイソリューションズ、株式会社インテック、TISインテックグループ
Koikeya conducted its own survey on its long-selling Polinky product and found that its distinctive taste has not come across to Generation Z. The company plans to roll out initiatives to clarify the brand’s value for younger consumers.
COSPA Inc. will release new merchandise, including pass cases and T-shirts featuring characters such as Yuji Itadori and Megumi Fushiguro from the “Culling Game” arc of the TV anime 『呪術廻戦』.
mov Inc. has released its 2026 ranking of popular inbound-tourism hotels and inns in Tokyo, based on the latest review data from “Inbound Lab” and “Kuchikomi.com.” The survey analyzed 25,607 reviews on Google Maps, including 16,293 in foreign languages. MIMARU Tokyo Kinshicho ranked No. 1, earning 581 foreign-language reviews in about 7 months. The report also includes rankings by language and detailed analysis of reviews for popular properties.
Tokushimaru, a subsidiary of Oisix ra daichi, will launch a benefits service on April 6, 2026, using the senior-focused magazine Guu Suu Monthly Tokushimaru. Companies will send the magazine regularly to employees’ parents, helping prevent isolation among older adults and supporting employees’ efforts to care for their parents.
Companies mentioned：オイシックス・ラ・大地株式会社
Nomura Real Estate Holdings announced that it will be the sole sponsor of a new program, “Afterglow of the Sunset,” on TV Tokyo starting in April 2026. The travel documentary depicts everyday city life and scenery in a richly evocative way and airs every Wednesday at 22:58. Goro Inagaki will narrate, and the program is scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
G-MODE Corporation will hold a live broadcast on April 16 to mark the 6th anniversary of “G-MODE Archives.” Kobutsubu Murashita will appear as a guest, and a new title will be unveiled to the world for the first time.
Companies mentioned：フロム・ソフトウェア、アトラス
S&B Foods will launch “Specially Crafted Spice Sauce,” a Worcestershire sauce made with an improved version of its secret 1935 recipe, exclusively online starting April 6, 2026.
Companies mentioned：楽天市場、Yahoo！、Amazon
Seven-Eleven is partnering with Lotte and Sanrio to launch the new product “Sanrio Characters Manchoco” on April 7, 2026. The product includes voting rights for the “Character Ranking,” encouraging fans to visit stores and make purchases.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ロッテ、株式会社サンリオ
Sansan Inc. will provide special sponsorship for the Sansan KBC Augusta Golf Tournament 2026, to be held in Fukuoka in August 2026, for the 6th consecutive year. Through the tournament, it will support business networking and innovation, and will also run a quiz campaign with GDO.
Companies mentioned：九州朝日放送株式会社、一般社団法人日本ゴルフツアー機構、株式会社ゴルフダイジェスト・オンライン
Gunze Ltd. will revise prices for packaging OPP film sold by its Plastics Company, effective with shipments from April 21, 2026. The move comes amid rising procurement costs for crude oil and naphtha due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. In addition to raw material costs, logistics and ancillary material costs are also rising, making it difficult to absorb the increases through internal efforts. The company has decided to raise prices as an unavoidable measure to maintain product quality and ensure stable supply.
IBM and the Masters Tournament have announced new features powered by generative AI “watsonx.” They include “Masters Vault Search,” which lets users search more than 50 years of archived footage through conversational queries.
Companies mentioned：Masters Tournament
Athome Co., Ltd. has revamped “Smart Contract,” an online contract system specializing in real estate transactions. New features include the ability to complete the collection of consent for electronic delivery within the system, as well as a draft feature for advance review.
Oyatsu Company, Ltd. will launch a limited-time “French Bread Kobo (Sweet-and-Sour Grown-Up Lemon Flavor)” in its “French Bread Kobo” series of French bread chips. It will go on sale ahead of other retailers at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide, excluding some areas, starting April 6, 2026. These crispy, thin-baked chips are not fried and feature lemon flavor and the sweetness of sugar. The product contains 45g and has an estimated retail price of around 172.80 yen, including tax.
クラシエ株式会社 has refreshed the design of its “Hiyashi Series” for hair and beauty salons and will launch the new “Hiyashi Scalp Cleansing” on April 6, 2026. The move will strengthen proposals for an “ice-cooling head spa menu” at salons and meet summer hair-care needs.
Companies mentioned：クラシエ株式会社
Hands Co., Ltd. has begun offering UV-protection products for 2026 at its stores nationwide and online. Its selection includes a variety of sunscreens for the face and body, as well as products that can be applied over makeup.
Companies mentioned：ヤーマン株式会社（オンリーミネラル展開企業等、推測）、日本ロレアル株式会社（ラロッシュポゼ展開企業等、推測）
VALX株式会社 is partnering with ロッテシティホテル錦糸町 to serve a “Kyoho Grape and Red Cabbage Amazake Smoothie with Protein,” made with VALX whey protein in Kyoho grape flavor, at the breakfast buffet for a limited time. The collaboration is linked with VALX GYM Kinshicho, which hotel guests can use free of charge, offering a wellness experience that combines exercise and nutrition.
Companies mentioned：VALX株式会社、ロッテシティホテル錦糸町
Alpen will launch “Under Rack Frame 110” and other expansion units for its popular “Aluminum Unit Table,” which has sold more than 60,000 units, on April 17, 2026. The additions will further improve customization and storage options to suit different camping styles.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルペン
Aktio Holdings, the largest construction equipment rental company, has migrated its core system to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and begun production operations. This has strengthened its disaster recovery (DR) capabilities and significantly improved business continuity.
Companies mentioned：日本オラクル株式会社、株式会社アクティオホールディングス
The home appliance e-commerce site “XPRICE Yahoo!店” won 5th place in the home appliances, audio and camera category of the January 2026 “Yahoo!ショッピング Monthly Best Store” awards. The award is based on customer reviews and sales, and the store has previously ranked 1st in the same category.
Companies mentioned：エクスプライス株式会社、XPRICE Yahoo!店、Yahoo!ショッピング、PREMOA Yahoo!店
Dentsu Soken will hold the “Dentsu Soken HR Forum 2026” in Tokyo on June 5, 2026. Under the theme “The Evolution of HR: Toward a Future Opened by HUMANOLOGY,” the forum will discuss maximizing the value of human capital, including the adoption of talent intelligence using AI and data.
Companies mentioned：スズキ株式会社、関西電力株式会社、株式会社電通総研
The number of companies using “Kokoro no Hanataba,” a corporate donation model from the international medical NGO Japan Heart, has reached 30. Under the model, donations are made to Japan Heart instead of sending flowers or telegrams to mark employee transfers or anniversaries. KDDI and Nomura Research Institute have used it continuously since 2024, and many companies, including major financial institutions, adopted it for the new fiscal year. The initiative also helps reduce environmental impact and aims to spread a culture of giving.
Originalフジフイルム スクエアは2026年6月26日（金）から7月16日（木）まで、写真家ハービー・山口氏の企画写真展「HOPE 2026 ～シャッターを切ったとき、幸せだった。～」を開催します。本展では、幼少期の病気を克服した経験から「生きる希望」をテーマに、1970年代の初期作から最新作まで約80点を展示します。作品に加え、撮影エピソードやハービー・山口氏自身からのメッセージも紹介され、写真に込められたストーリーを深く知ることができます。大阪会場での巡回展も予定されています。
“Wagyu Selection by OGAWA×onion” began selling 432 individual products featuring Matsusaka beef, Hitachi beef, Maezawa beef and domestic Japanese Black beef on April 6, 2026. In addition to its existing catalog gifts, the service is adding 2 options—Wagyu gifts and purchases for home use—and is transforming into a comprehensive online store for Japanese beef. It offers a wide selection of 432 varieties, with combinations of intended use, brand, preparation method and weight. The project is a joint initiative by Onion Shimbunsha Co., Ltd. and Ogawa Food & Service Co., Ltd., part of the Ogawa Livestock Group.
Original株式会社PHONE APPLIは、農林水産省が2025年7月に創設した「食育実践優良法人顕彰制度」において、「食育実践優良法人2026」に選定されたことを発表しました。同社は、社員の食生活改善や健康的な食環境づくりへの継続的な取り組みが評価されたとしています。具体的には、年2回の「野菜摂取週間」や「栄養を意識した時短レシピ共有会」などを実施し、心身の健康を重視したウェルビーイング経営を推進しています。PHONE APPLIは2008年1月設立で、資本金は398,365,710円です。
Starting April 6, 2026, travel app NEWT will support 4 languages—English, Korean, traditional Chinese and simplified Chinese—and launch a service for overseas customers, including visitors to Japan. With this move, NEWT is making a full-scale entry into the inbound tourism market and evolving into a global travel booking service.
Companies mentioned：株式会社令和トラベル
Travel app NEWT has marked 4 years since its launch and is accelerating its global expansion. In addition to overseas tours and accommodation bookings in Japan and abroad, multilingual support is turning it into a travel service available regardless of customers’ place of residence or language, as it enters its next growth phase.
Actress Riko Horikawa will appear at “Rakuten GirlsAward 2026 SPRING/SUMMER,” to be held on April 18, 2026, at the First Gymnasium of the National Yoyogi Stadium. Horikawa won the grand prix at an audition in 2022 and made her acting debut in 2023. The 17-year-old will make her runway debut at the event and has spoken of her excitement and nervousness.
One人事株式会社 confirmed the potential to identify candidates and reduce workload in a joint study with 大阪市水道局 on creating personnel assignment proposals using generative AI (LLM). The results are expected to contribute to greater operational efficiency in the future.
Companies mentioned：One人事株式会社、大阪市水道局
With support from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “BeSmartTokyo” initiative, Tokai Kisen will release the “Tokyo Islands Digital Map” on April 6, 2026. The service will offer digital ticket purchases and route searches. Digital tickets for items such as the Oshima Onsen Hotel breakfast and rest package and the Oshima Bus 1-day pass are planned for sale. It will also provide route searches for Tokai Kisen Group ferry routes and local bus routes on Oshima. The goal is to create a digital map that conveys the appeal of the Tokyo Islands in greater depth by expanding its map information and ticket offerings.
Sinanen Mobility PLUS and 沖縄県宮古島市 have partnered to launch a pilot program for the “Daichari” shared bicycle service in Miyakojima City starting April 1, 2026. The initiative aims to encourage tourists to explore the area and make travel more convenient for residents, helping address transportation challenges.
Companies mentioned：シナネンホールディングス株式会社、シナネンモビリティPLUS株式会社、沖縄県宮古島市
Misawa Homes will expand its comprehensive real estate brand “MISAWA RELAY” nationwide to strengthen its real estate brokerage and resale businesses, and will launch “Ie-katsu Concierge.”
Companies mentioned：ミサワホーム株式会社
Asakusa View Hotel and others will host an “Elegant Experience for Adults” during the Sanja Festival, featuring Akita sake, geisha dancing and Japanese drums.
Companies mentioned：ヒューリックホテルマネジメント株式会社、木村酒造、斎藤果樹園、J:COM
ANDPAD Inc., a provider of construction DX services, has opened voting for the user-selected “ONE Award” at the ANDPAD AWARD 2026. Registration has also opened to watch the awards ceremony, which will be held on June 12, online.
Toyo Glass has begun full operation at its Chiba Plant of a large-scale glass-melting furnace using oxy-fuel combustion, the first of its kind in Japan. The furnace will substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve resources.
Companies mentioned：東洋製罐グループホールディングス株式会社、東洋ガラス株式会社
TD SYNNEX Corporation won awards in a total of 4 global and regional categories at the Broadcom 2025 Partner Awards, announced on March 11, 2026. In the global category, it received the “Technical Support” award. In the regional cybersecurity awards, it was recognized in 3 categories: “Technical Enablement,” “Endpoint” and “Cyber Security Aggregator.” The company was highly rated for the advanced technical support provided by its Japan subsidiary and its contribution to expanding sales of cybersecurity solutions. TD SYNNEX is the exclusive distributor in Japan of Broadcom’s enterprise security products from Symantec and Carbon Black. It aims to deepen its collaboration with Broadcom and continue providing reliable security solutions.
Photomatic, a self-photo brand operated by PhotoCreate, has installed a self-photo booth at 羽田空港 Terminal 3, marking the brand’s first airport location.
Companies mentioned：株式会社フォトクリエイト、キタムラ・ホールディングス グループ、羽田空港
Iwatani Corporation will launch the “Slim Millser,” a new lightweight, space-saving model of its long-selling Millser kitchen appliance, on April 6.
Japan Medical Company has begun postoperative helmet therapy at Kumamoto City Hospital, in combination with endoscopic surgery for pathological skull deformities.
Companies mentioned：熊本市立熊本市民病院、株式会社ジャパン・メディカル・カンパニー
Kenji Yamamoto and Takayuki Sakawa of 株式会社FoundingBase have been certified as “Regional Revitalization Advisors” by 総務省.
Companies mentioned：株式会社FoundingBase、総務省
Studist Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the Manufacturing DX Expo, part of Manufacturing World [Nagoya], opening on April 8, 2026. The company will showcase the latest AI features of “Teachme Biz.”
Japan Women's University held “A First Entrepreneurship Workshop for High School Students: Learning from Women Entrepreneurs” for high school girls on March 28, 2026. About 30 second-year high school students took part and experienced the process from identifying challenges to considering solutions and presenting their ideas. The instructor was Ai Aoki, representative director and CEO of Viriina Japan, who will become a specially appointed professor in the proposed Faculty of Economics on April 1, 2026. Participants learned about the concrete steps involved in starting a business and deepened their interest in the proposed faculty. The university is planning to open the proposed Faculty of Economics in April 2027, and is also considering opening the proposed Faculty of Fashion Design and the proposed Faculty of Human Sciences in 2028.
株式会社美手紙 has fully disclosed the order margins charged by its franchise headquarters for its Short Video Shop franchise business. Its highly transparent compensation structure provides an environment where even inexperienced operators can earn appropriate profits.
Companies mentioned：株式会社美手紙
ロッテシティホテル錦糸町 is collaborating with VALX to serve “Kyoho Grape and Red Cabbage Amazake Protein Smoothies” at its breakfast buffet for a limited time from April 6 to 24, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ロッテシティホテル錦糸町、VALX株式会社
FOLIO Holdings, Inc. announced that its total assets under management surpassed ¥950 billion as of April 3, 2026. Financial solutions such as ROBOPRO and 4RAP, along with new fund offerings, are driving growth.
Companies mentioned：SBIグループ、SBI岡三アセットマネジメント株式会社、ゴールドマン・サックス
NEC Nexsolutions deployed the cloud-based PLM system “Obbligato for SaaS” at Ohm Electric. The system enables a rapid response to the growing number of requests to investigate chemical substances in products and streamlines environmental compliance operations.
Companies mentioned：NECネクサソリューションズ株式会社、オーム電機株式会社
株式会社マルアイ is running a collaboration campaign between the film “Why Do People Write Love Letters?” and its “Maruai Kokoro Bank” service. Movie tickets and experience kits will be awarded by lottery.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マルアイ
A volunteer team that includes Hirokazu Suzuki, a Govtech strategist at Graffer Inc., received an Honourable Mention in the Canadian government-hosted “G7 GovAI Grand Challenge.” The hackathon is an international project aimed at promoting the use of AI in the public sector and efficient government services, based on agreements reached at the G7 Kananaskis Summit in June 2025. The winning solution, “Civic Reach,” uses generative AI to reduce communication barriers between government and citizens. Graffer was established on July 18, 2017, has capital of ¥1,544,977,927, and provides a digital government platform to more than 250 local governments nationwide.
Oiter Co., Ltd. installed its free sanitary napkin service, OiTr, at Fukuoka University and launched the service on April 1, 2026. The initiative follows a survey by the university’s student council general affairs committee and aims to reduce the financial and psychological burden students face in obtaining menstrual products. Dispensers have been installed in restrooms at 10 locations on campus. Through a dedicated app, users can receive 1 napkin every 2 hours, up to 7 napkins every 25 days. As of March 2026, a total of 4,120 OiTr dispensers had been installed at 367 facilities across 34 prefectures.
JobRainbow will conduct a nationwide online survey to shed light on the circumstances of social minorities, including LGBTQ+ people and people with disabilities.
Tomohiko Sho of コーエーテクモゲームス will appear on TOKYO MX’s gaming variety show “Noda Kuri’s Ambition” and play old and new titles from the “Dynasty Warriors” series.
Companies mentioned：東京メトロポリタンテレビジョン、コーエーテクモゲームス