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OriginalABEMAでアニメ『呪術廻戦』第3期「死滅回游 前編」の最終回直前特番が放送された。榎木淳弥や小松未可子ら6名のキャストが名シーンやアフレコの裏話を語った。
Companies mentioned：ABEMA
サイエンスアーツ will conduct a demonstration of its new service in development, “Buddycomかんたん通訳,” at “YUNUS GLOBAL FORUM 2026 TOKYO.” The service enables convenient multilingual interpretation and streaming via smartphone.
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人アース・アイデンティティー・プロジェクツ
12薬局, which provides dispensing services for veterinary clinics, has partnered with EPARKペットライフ to launch online prescription dispensing and delivery services for clinics using its booking system.
Companies mentioned：株式会社12薬局、株式会社 EPARKペットライフ
The 日本エステティック工業会 will hold a “Certified Maintenance Service Engineer [Basic Course] Training Session” on September 16, 2026, to improve the safety of equipment. Those who pass the exam will be awarded a qualification.
Companies mentioned：滝川株式会社
Game 4 of the Meijin, the highest-level title match in shogi, will be held at Takatsuki Castle Park Arts and Culture Theater on May 16 and 17, Reiwa 8. Meijin Sota Fujii and 8-dan Tetsuro Itodani will face off, and Takatsuki City is planning related events, including a pre-match party and a large-board commentary session. Applications to participate open on April 6, Reiwa 8.
Originalライアットゲームズは、ベトナムのホーチミン市で5月に開催されるeスポーツ大会「VCT Pacific Stage 1 Finals」のチケット情報を公開しました。4月10日よりTicketboxで販売開始されます。
Companies mentioned：Riot Games, Inc.、Ticketbox
At アドベンチャーワールド in Wakayama Prefecture, 2 baby flamingos have been born in the new “BIRDTOPE” area for the first time in 7 years, following the avian influenza tragedy.
Companies mentioned：アドベンチャーワールド
The Security Camp Council has announced the “Security Camp 2026,” an information security talent development event for young people. It will be held near Tokyo in August, with no participation fee. Applications are being accepted through May 11.
Companies mentioned：文部科学省、IPA (情報処理推進機構)
The “Sengoku History Certification: Hideyoshi Edition,” focusing on the life and strategies of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, will be held in fall 2026. The certification is aimed at a wide range of people, including history enthusiasts and businesspeople, and can be taken online. The official textbook is scheduled for release in June 2026, with applications expected to open around early summer 2026.
THE COMPANY JOURNAL, a media outlet featuring companies, has begun accepting applications for free listings for a limited time from businesses addressing sustainability and social issues.
Companies mentioned：miraidot
株式会社Malia Production will hold the family festival “Malia Fes 2026” in Fujisawa City on April 26, 2026. The event will feature family-friendly attractions, including a live performance by Eito and a giant capsule-toy machine.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Malia Production
OriginalNTTドコモの映像配信サービス「Lemino」が、UEFAチャンピオンズリーグ準々決勝のバルセロナ対アトレティコ・マドリード戦（1st・2nd leg）を配信決定した。
Companies mentioned：株式会社NTTドコモ、バルセロナ、アトレティコ・マドリード、ニューカッスル、トッテナム
Kirin Beverage will begin streaming a web commercial for its new “Kirin Afternoon Tea FRUITS & ICE TEA” series on April 6, 2026. Ayami Nakajo appears in the commercial, enjoying the product in office attire. The product sold 10,000,000 bottles on its launch day and reached 50,000,000 bottles in about 4 months. It has also received awards including “2026 Hit Forecast: Beverage Category” and “2025 Food Hit Awards: Outstanding Hit Award.”
A self-storage facility operated by GSC, our group’s Singapore subsidiary, served as an official venue for Singapore Art Week and hosted a solo exhibition by an illustrator.
Companies mentioned：General Storage Company Pte. Ltd.、ミツウロコグループ
FUSO Group Holdings’ demonstration project for recycled water use in Fiji has been selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Program subsidy. The project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and operating costs.
Companies mentioned：経済産業省
Kansai University will hold the 52nd Asuka History and Literature Lecture Series in Asuka Village from April 12, 2026, through March 2027. The series is drawing attention amid hopes that the “Asuka-Fujiwara Palace Sites” will be listed as a World Heritage site.
Companies mentioned：明日香村教育委員会、東京学芸大学
星野リゾート’s KAI Akiu is offering a special 2-night, 3-day plan to experience the 2026 Sendai Aoba Festival. It includes lessons in the Suzume Odori dance, front-row viewing and participation in the grand dance.
Companies mentioned：星野リゾート、（公財）仙台観光国際協会
A limited-time pop-up store operated by ベネリック株式会社’s Flower Miffy will open at 京王百貨店 Shinjuku Store from April 30, 2026. It will sell gifts for Mother’s Day and exclusive mascots, and offer purchase bonuses.
Companies mentioned：ベネリック株式会社、京王百貨店
The Faculty of Information Design (Correspondence Course) at Kaishi Sozo University, part of NSGグループ, held a fully online entrance ceremony for its 1st cohort in April 2026. New students from 40 prefectures across Japan took part.
Companies mentioned：学校法人新潟総合学園、NSGグループ
Originalサクサクもちもち食感が特徴のクレープ専門店「ジラフクレープ」が、4月23日にJR大阪駅の「エキマルシェ大阪」に駅ナカ初出店します。塩キャラメルバタークリームなどの豊富なメニューを提供します。
Companies mentioned：ジラフクレープ、株式会社ジェイアール西日本デイリーサービスネット
Originalアサヒビール株式会社は、阪神タイガースを応援するオリジナルサワー「トラピカルサワー」を阪神甲子園球場で4月7日から販売開始しました。このサワーは『アサヒGINONレモン 40度 ペットボトル1800ml』を炭酸飲料「オレンジスカッシュ」で割り、シークワーサーシロップを加えたものです。商品名は“トラ”と“トロピカル”を組み合わせ、「トラが光る」という意味も込められています。阪神甲子園球場内の3カ所で1杯850円（税込）で提供され、今後は近畿圏内の飲食店への展開も予定されています。
Enoteca is opening a new store on “LINE Gift,” operated by LY Corporation, and will launch a service on April 6 that makes it easy to send wine as a gift. The company is headquartered in Minato Ward, Tokyo, and its president is Shinji Hori. The service will offer around 25 of the top-selling wines from Enoteca Online, mainly priced in the ¥1,000 to ¥4,000 range before tax. A key feature is that senders can give gifts without knowing the recipient’s address. Wines from Chile’s “Montes” will be revamped starting in April 2026.
Odakyu Electric Railway will introduce wearable cameras for station staff at all 70 stations starting April 16, 2026. The aim is to deter incidents such as customer harassment and ensure appropriate responses and safety in emergencies.
Companies mentioned：ALSOK
NEC and 明治大学 have highlighted that consumers currently view fashion as a “consumable” and announced joint research findings that promoting “lasting comfort” is effective in reconciling environmental sustainability with economic growth.
Companies mentioned：日本電気株式会社（NEC）、明治大学、Springer
JR九州大分支社 will offer original “Adventure Trading Cards” as a limited-quantity, first-come-first-served gift exclusively to “Kids’ Adventure Ticket” users. The initiative aims to encourage passengers to make memories on their railway journeys.
Companies mentioned：JR九州大分支社
OriginalNFTを活用した「東急ステイ公式宿泊権リセールサービス」が「Japan Tourism NFT Awards 2025」オープンカテゴリー部門でグランプリを受賞しました。東急不動産、東急リゾーツ＆ステイ、Kaizen Platform、POCKET RDの4社が連携開発した本サービスは、宿泊予約をNFT化し二次流通を可能にすることで、ホテル業界のキャンセル率の高さや需給ミスマッチといった課題解決を目指します。利用者がWeb3技術を意識せずに直感的に利用できる点が評価され、今後は全国31施設への展開後、ホテル業界全体への応用も視野に入れています。
Sumitomo Mitsui Card began offering the “Shonan Monorail 1-Day Free Pass” on its all-in-one transit app “Pass Case” on April 8, 2026. Users can now combine trips with the Enoden using a single app.
Companies mentioned：湘南モノレール株式会社、江ノ島電鉄株式会社
YKK AP will launch a multifunctional post combining a mailbox and parcel locker on June 1 as the first product in “Orphes,” a new series for residential façades.
Companies mentioned：YKK AP株式会社
Annual attendance at the Gunze Museum, operated by グンゼ株式会社, exceeded 80,000 in fiscal 2025, setting a new record. Expanded exhibits and partnerships with local events helped attract visitors across a wide range of age groups.
Companies mentioned：グンゼ株式会社
Original東急不動産など4社が提供するNFTを活用した宿泊権リセールサービスが、「Japan Tourism NFT Awards 2025」のオープンカテゴリー部門でグランプリを受賞した。
Companies mentioned：東急不動産株式会社、東急リゾーツ＆ステイ株式会社、株式会社Kaizen Platform、株式会社POCKET RD、一般社団法人日本Web3ツーリズム協会
Nippon Sigmax Co., Ltd. will exhibit its “MEDIAID Icing Gear Vest 2” at 6 trade shows from April to July as a heatstroke countermeasure. With heatstroke-related workplace deaths and injuries at a record high, the company is stepping up its promotion of its uniquely structured cooling garment.
TOHO Ventures, operated by Global Brain, has invested in US drug discovery company Metaphore Biotechnologies, which uses AI to design functional antibodies.
Companies mentioned：グローバル・ブレイン株式会社、TOHO Ventures、Metaphore Biotechnologies, Inc.、Flagship Pioneering、東邦ホールディングス株式会社
株式会社Mycat has released “Inheritance Procedure Omission Checker,” a free tool within “3-Second Inheritance Tax Check” designed to prevent people from missing procedures when settling an inheritance.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Mycat
ZenGroup, which supports cross-border e-commerce, will hold its 2nd company information session for job seekers, “1day Experience,” at its Osaka headquarters on April 29, 2026. The event will offer an opportunity to experience the company’s diverse workplace firsthand.
Hakutsuru Sake Brewing will release small bottle-can versions of its low-alcohol sake “Awayuki Sparkling” and “Hakutsuru Blanc” exclusively at convenience stores nationwide starting April 20, 2026.
Companies mentioned：白鶴酒造株式会社
ライフオンプロダクツ株式会社 will launch its new “ice cream maker,” which automatically makes authentic ice cream and “ice slurry” for heatstroke prevention, on April 22, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ライフオンプロダクツ株式会社
OriginalJR東日本びゅうツーリズム＆セールスは、メルマガ会員を対象に「弥陀ヶ原ホテル」宿泊と立山黒部アルペンルートを巡る2日間の旅行プレゼントキャンペーンを実施しています。
Companies mentioned：株式会社JR東日本びゅうツーリズム＆セールス、JR東日本
Obunsha released a new “Question and Answer” feature for its “Manabi no Tomo” learning app on April 6. The first release supports the “High School Entrance Exam: Deru Jun Target” series, helping students study efficiently in their spare time.
Joint research by NEC and 明治大学 found that consumers view fashion as disposable. The researchers recommend promoting “lasting comfort” as an effective way to reconcile environmental sustainability with economic growth.
Companies mentioned：NEC、明治大学、Springer
Apirits Inc. provided SEO and conversion-path improvement support to “Market Trunk,” a media outlet operated by ProFuture Inc. The support included strengthening pathways from case study and article pages to inquiry forms, optimizing the header structure, and enhancing conversion paths through pop-ups and banners. As a result, the site-wide CVR improved by about 1.4 times, and a system for efficient lead generation was established.
Katsuo Matsumoto, who belongs to the Mitsuuroko Group, won the 100m freestyle and achieved other results at the 101st Japan Championships, earning provisional selection for Japan’s national team for the Asian Games.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミツウロコグループホールディングス
Outdoor brand DOD will begin advance sales of the “Nobiru BBQ Grill,” whose width and height can be adjusted to suit the number of people, on March 27, 2026.
The collaborative exhibition “Contours of Prayer,” presented in partnership with “Deathフェス2026,” will be held at Bunkamura Gallery 8/ from April 11 to 26. 8 artists will express diverse forms of “prayer.”
Companies mentioned：Bunkamura、Deathフェス2026
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Asahi G Japan, Trial, Mitsubishi Shokuhin and NTT will establish the “Distribution ISAC,” a first for the distribution industry, in April 2026. The 4 companies will share cyber threat information across the manufacturing, wholesale and retail sectors, aiming to strengthen defenses across the industry.
Companies mentioned：アサヒグループジャパン株式会社、株式会社トライアルホールディングス、三菱食品株式会社、NTT株式会社
The Green Co-op Federation, a general incorporated association made up of 16 cooperatives mainly in western Japan, will begin selling GC “Rice Flour Sable Cookies (Black Sesame and Kinako Flavor),” made with domestically produced rice flour and completely free of the 3 major allergens (wheat, eggs and dairy products). The product meets the needs of children with food allergies and health-conscious consumers. Made primarily with domestically produced rice flour, with almonds and soy mixed in, and using organic palm oil free of trans fatty acids, the cookies achieve a crisp texture and a fine balance of clean sweetness and saltiness.
Original株式会社オービックビジネスコンサルタント（OBC）は、株式会社東北銀行とビジネスマッチング契約を締結しました。この契約は、岩手県を中心とする東北地域のお客様の生産性向上とDX支援を通じた地域経済の発展を目的としています。両社は、地域企業のバックオフィス業務におけるDXを強力にサポートし、持続可能な地域社会の実現を目指します。共催セミナーなどを通じて、法改正やIT化ニーズに対応した最新情報の発信も行います。
Mitsubishi Research Institute announced that all 4 demonstration vessels in Stage 2 of the MEGURI2040 project have received automated vessel certification from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and begun commercial operations. The project aims to realize unmanned vessels and stable transportation, with 53 companies participating. The demonstration vessels have functions equivalent to Level 4 autonomous operation, with safety ensured through coordination with shore-based support centers. The project will help increase social acceptance of autonomous navigation technology and aims to automate 50% of domestic vessels by 2040.
Asahi Kasei Homes’ LONGLIFE総合研究所 has released findings from a survey on the lives and attitudes of parents raising children. Average life satisfaction was 6.9 points. The survey also found that those with lower satisfaction were less likely to take steps to regulate their emotions, and that some use AI as someone to consult.
Companies mentioned：旭化成ホームズ株式会社、LONGLIFE総合研究所
‘R100 tokyo,’ operated by 株式会社リビタ, has announced its “Ranking of Vintage Condominiums in Central Tokyo Where Members Want to Live.” Hiroo Garden Hills was selected as No. 1.
Companies mentioned：株式会社リビタ
Originalアサヒグループジャパンなど4社が、流通業界全体のサイバーセキュリティ向上を目的とした「流通ISAC」を2026年4月に設立。業界横断で脅威情報の共有や分析を行う。
Companies mentioned：アサヒグループジャパン株式会社、株式会社トライアルホールディングス、三菱食品株式会社、NTT株式会社
大阪市 has opened applications for the 2nd round of its 2026 Osaka Top Runner Development Program, which provides up to 2 million yen in funding and 1 year of hands-on support for innovative projects with growth potential.
Companies mentioned：大阪市、りそなグループ、関西みらい銀行
DHL Japan will launch its “Switch to Shipping Heavy Items Campaign” on April 6, 2026, promoting international express services as a new option for heavy cargo transportation. In a prize draw, 150 customers who ship cargo weighing 50kg or more during the qualifying period will receive prizes. The entry period runs from April 6, 2026, to July 6, 2026, and the qualifying period covers shipments sent from April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. Through this campaign, DHL will respond to the changing global supply chain environment and provide solutions to meet diverse transportation needs.
“SAPPORO ONE,” promoted by Heiwa Real Estate, has been certified by 札幌市 as a “Zero Carbon Promotion Building.” Scheduled for completion in August 2029, the building plans to obtain ZEB Oriented certification and use 100% renewable electricity, among other measures, contributing to decarbonization and resilience in 札幌市.
Companies mentioned：平和不動産株式会社、札幌市
Toyota Motor Corporation began offering its AI-powered connected dashcam “TransLog Pro” to businesses on April 1. The product helps detect accident risks, alert drivers and streamline vehicle management operations.
Companies mentioned：トヨタ自動車株式会社
A joint study by 早稲田大学 and Nihon Trim suggested in cell experiments that electrolyzed hydrogen water may increase sensitivity to anticancer drugs in certain cancer cells. Inhibition of autophagy through mTORC1 signaling is thought to be involved.
Companies mentioned：早稲田大学、株式会社日本トリム
The “Tokyu Stay Official Accommodation Rights Resale Service,” developed by Kaizen Platform and others, won the Grand Prize at the “Japan Tourism NFT Awards 2025.” It was recognized for its system of turning accommodation bookings into NFTs and enabling their secondary circulation.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Kaizen Platform、東急不動産株式会社、東急リゾーツ＆ステイ株式会社、株式会社POCKET RD、一般社団法人日本Web3ツーリズム協会
Novo Nordisk Pharma held “Don’t Ignore Obesity and Obesity Disease! DAY” at ZOZO Marine Stadium on April 4, 2026, under a partnership agreement with Chiba City and Chiba University. The event featured a talk by former Chiba Lotte Marines player Yoshiyuki Aomatsu and Professor Kei Ono of Chiba University, who explained the difference between obesity and obesity disease and the importance of addressing them as a society. Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company headquartered in Denmark and founded in 1923; its Japanese subsidiary was established in 1980.
AEON Entertainment Co., Ltd. will grand open AEON Cinema Hachioji Takiyama, a cinema complex with 9 screens, including Hachioji City’s first IMAX® with Laser, on June 26, 2026. Located inside the AEON Hachioji Takiyama shopping center, which also opens that day, the theater will offer an extraordinary immersive experience with an innovative 4K laser projection system and the latest 12-channel sound system. All seats will be individual seats with armrests on both sides, and the theater will also support self-service ordering and digital tickets.
CRAFT Bar and Grill in Fukuoka will host “TASTE OF ‘Rigo’ HAWAII,” a limited-time fair serving authentic Hawaiian cuisine from popular restaurant Rigo, from April 28 to June 14, 2026. The event offers a dining experience that makes guests feel as if they are traveling.
Companies mentioned：株式会社HUGE
auフィナンシャルサービス will release the third Web commercial for “au PAY Smart Loan,” titled “Charge,” on April 6, 2026. Voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda and actor Yu Yoshizawa appear in the commercial, humorously highlighting the service’s convenient charging feature.
Companies mentioned：auフィナンシャルサービス、KDDI
Nongshim Japan is running a social media campaign in collaboration with 富士急ハイランド and others to mark Shin Ramyun Day on April 10.
Companies mentioned：株式会社農心ジャパン、富士急ハイランド、札幌PARCO、韓国広場
ABABA Inc. appointed 4 new executive officers, including a CSO, effective April 1, 2026, and transitioned to a new management structure. The move is intended to address rapid organizational expansion and increasing product complexity, and accelerate business growth in the HR sector and management strategies geared toward a future listing.
Social Data Bank Co., Ltd. has launched an API integration feature for its LINE marketing tool, Liny. The feature enables direct connections with external systems, allowing marketing initiatives to be automated and personalized customer experiences to be delivered.
Companies mentioned：LINE、ChatGPT、Google Gemini、Claude、NanoBanana、Shopify、Salesforce、HubSpot
Social Data Bank Co., Ltd. has added a “Meta Ads integration” feature to its LINE marketing tool, Liny. This enables the actions taken within LINE by users who added the account as a friend through Meta ads (Facebook ads and Instagram ads) to be automatically linked as events in Meta ads. Businesses can now use outcomes such as requests for information, reservations and sales meetings within LINE—which had been a challenge—to optimize Meta ads, enabling optimization based on actual business results. The company is certified as a “Technology Partner” and “Govtech Partner” by LY Corporation, and in fiscal 2025 was certified as a “Premier” in the “Technology Partner” Communication category of the “LINE Yahoo Partner Program.”
TIMEWELL is recruiting students for the 6th cohort of WARP ENTRE, a business development and engineering course using generative AI. With more than 190 participants, the popular course aims to develop technology entrepreneurs and strengthen Japan’s startup ecosystem.
Companies mentioned：東京都
Original株式会社ニチレイフーズは、2026年4月10日の「お弁当始めの日®」に合わせて「全国お弁当事情に関する調査」を実施しました。調査によると、自分用にお弁当を作る人の割合は81.2%で、2017年以降で最も高い結果となりました。また、週に1回以上冷凍食品をお弁当に使用する人は63.0%に達し、今後も利用を続けたいという意向が67.5%でした。手作りお弁当にかける経費は平均252.8円、作成時間は平均17分38秒となり、都道府県別のランキングも発表されました。
The first-ever “Distribution ISAC” has been established by Trial Holdings, Asahi Group Japan, Mitsubishi Shokuhin and NTT. In response to increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, the initiative will facilitate information sharing and analysis across the manufacturing, wholesale and retail sectors, strengthening collective defenses and contributing to the stable supply of food and daily necessities.
Companies mentioned：株式会社トライアルホールディングス、アサヒグループジャパン株式会社、三菱食品株式会社、NTT株式会社
Cellest Inc. will hold an online company information session on April 14 to step up recruitment of live commerce hosts. Misaki of the company will speak and introduce the appeal of its new office and job roles.
ENEOS Holdings donated 77.8 million yen to the Japan National Council of Social Welfare. The donation will fund the ENEOS Scholarship Grant Program, which supports children who give up on further education for financial reasons. The program began in 2004 and has supported a total of 10,794 people. ENEOS HD will continue to support children’s independence through the program.
An event offering hands-free BBQ with panoramic views from about 300 m above the ground will be held from April 29 at Harukas 300, the observation deck at Abeno Harukas.
Companies mentioned：近鉄不動産
Trampoline athlete Ryosuke Sakai, 28, will join STEADY JAPAN Inc. starting in March 2026. His goal is to win a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. With a vision of “creating a society where people can live true to themselves in good physical and mental health,” the company aims to promote home fitness products and self-care by drawing on Sakai’s expertise. Sakai is a regular user of STEADY brand products and intends to focus on social contribution activities alongside his athletic career.
The president of Relife Co., Ltd. will explain at a free webinar how the I-Robo 2 cooking robot has significantly improved operations by reducing training time, labor costs and working hours while improving consistency in flavor. This is particularly important for restaurant owners facing labor shortages and seeking greater efficiency.
Companies mentioned：株式会社リ・ライフ
Sanfrecce Hiroshima will hold the “Super Exciting Expo” at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima on May 6, the final day of Golden Week. The event will feature entertainment, including a foam festival.
Companies mentioned：ヴィッセル神戸
Hyatt Centric Kanazawa will host a “Prestige Champagne Dinner” at FIVE – Grill & Lounge on May 30, 2026, in collaboration with MHD Moët Hennessy Diageo. The event will feature 5 prestige champagnes, including Dom Pérignon, Krug and Ruinart, alongside a special course made with high-quality ingredients from Ishikawa and the Hokuriku region. MHD brand ambassador Timothy Beck will join as a guest speaker to share the stories behind champagne and how to enjoy it. The price is 30,000 yen per person (15% service charge included; tax included).
The GREEN×EXPO Association signed official participation agreements for GREEN×EXPO 2027 with the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Republic of India on February 26, 2026. Luxembourg will showcase horticultural heritage and the connection between nature and people to mark the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Japan. India will introduce a horticultural culture incorporating elements of yoga, based on its philosophy of harmonious coexistence between people and nature.
クラシエ株式会社 will launch an X (formerly Twitter) campaign on April 6, offering special tickets to the “2025/26 WEリーグ Kracie Cup” final.
Companies mentioned：クラシエ株式会社、WEリーグ、Fujitsu
Japan Management Association Consultants (JMAC) has been selected by 国土交通省 as the implementing organization for its grant program to improve labor productivity among small and medium-sized logistics operators, and has opened applications for a project to promote logistics data integration.
Companies mentioned：国土交通省
“Giving Campaign 2025,” one of Japan’s largest student fundraising events, organized by Alumnote Inc., has wrapped up. Approximately 2,800 organizations took part and raised a total of ¥160 million in donations.
Companies mentioned：文部科学省
Independent systems integrator System Exe Inc. was newly listed on the 東京証券取引所 Standard Market on April 6.
Companies mentioned：東京証券取引所、日本取引所グループ
e-CHANNEL’s “Hoiku is Online Training” and Nihon Soft Development’s childcare ICT system “Kids View” have begun working together to improve operational efficiency at childcare facilities and enhance training quality.
Companies mentioned：株式会社e-CHANNEL、日本ソフト開発株式会社
Real estate company Nexwill has signed a partnership agreement with Mori Town, Shizuoka Prefecture. Aiming to address the vacant-home problem, it will dispatch an employee starting in April 2026. The public-private partnership will promote the circulation and effective use of vacant homes in the region and improve resident services.
NPO Fine and FORECIA conducted an international survey on balancing work and fertility treatment in collaboration with overseas patient organizations. Among those receiving treatment while working, 39% had resigned or considered doing so, highlighting a gap in perceptions between companies and employees.
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人Fine、特定非営利活動法人FORECIA、Fertility Matters at Work、Collectif BAMP、Nasz Bocian、Pink Elephants
The NTT Group, 1Finity and Mitsubishi Chemical successfully demonstrated a high-capacity, low-latency communications environment to support advanced industrial complexes using IOWN APN and 60 GHz wireless LAN (WiGig). In a test at the Mizushima industrial complex in Okayama Prefecture, IOWN APN connected buildings in Tokyo approximately 700 km away, while a WiGig wireless environment was set up across an approximately 2 km stretch within the complex in about 6 hours. The demonstration confirmed that video data from 8 4K cameras could be transmitted with latency of less than 0.1 seconds, showing the feasibility of outdoor smart maintenance.
The “Azaleas and Rhododendrons Fair 2026” will begin in late April at “Hotel de Yama, Odakyu,” on the shores of Lake Ashi in Hakone, when 84 varieties and approximately 3,000 azalea plants and 42 varieties and approximately 300 rhododendron plants come into bloom. Admission to the gardens will be free during the fair, welcoming many visitors. A variety of events are planned, including garden tours led by a green advisor, a lecture by azalea and rhododendron researcher Yuji Kurashige, and a chapel concert. New sweets called “Jardin,” inspired by the azalea garden, and takeout one-hand sweets will also be available.
ヒルトン京都 will serve its “Spring Afternoon Tea,” featuring fruits of spring and early summer, from April 7 to June 19, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ヒルトン京都、小川珈琲
OpenFactory Inc.’s embedded manufacturing service “Printio” has raised ¥80 million in the first round of its Series A financing. Investors include ADS Capital Investment Limited Partnership, NOBUNAGA Capital Village and Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings. The funds will be used to strengthen its development capabilities as a “Factory as a Service,” enhance development of its API and no-code tools, expand partnerships with regional factories and develop business with major operators. Printio provides a printing API and no-code tools specializing in on-demand printing, and aims to build sustainable manufacturing infrastructure without inventory. It seeks to advance the “democratization of manufacturing” by reducing inventory risks and operational workload, cutting waste from discarded products and lowering environmental impact.
株式会社Kiviaq launched a multilingual online prescription and delivery service for foreign visitors and residents in Japan in April 2026. The entire process can be completed on a smartphone, with delivery in as little as 30 minutes.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Kiviaq
Original株式会社ニッカネは2026年3月31日から4月3日にかけ、新入社員8名を対象に実践的な人材育成研修を実施した。本研修は、パートナー企業であるカゴメと連携し、新入社員が自分たちが商品を卸している先の食堂で食材を食べるという逆転の顧客体験を組み込んだ。これはBtoB産業特有の「手応えのなさ」を解消し、仕事の誇りを醸成することを目的としている。研修では、本社倉庫での実務研修に加え、カゴメ那須工場での見学と特別メニューの実食を通じて、食品流通のエコシステム全体を理解させた。
Dawn Corp.’s video calling system “Live-X” has been adopted by Chubu Electric Power Grid and put into operation as a tool for checking abnormalities in power facilities.
Companies mentioned：中部電力パワーグリッド株式会社
Yabushita Enesis is offering “S-LINE,” a solar mounting system that makes use of building walls. Against the backdrop of stricter battery connection rules in fiscal 2026, the company is promoting it as a new option for renewable energy deployment.
Companies mentioned：経済産業省、資源エネルギー庁、ヤブシタグループ
Japan DX and JCB have formed a capital and business alliance to improve convenience for international visitors to Japan and jointly develop high-value-added services, aiming to maximize inbound tourism spending.
Companies mentioned：Japan DX株式会社、株式会社ジェーシービー
“SUIWAN,” a luxury pet tableware brand made using Edo Kiriko cut glass, has launched. The products combine the beauty of traditional craftsmanship with pet safety, offering a new kind of pet accessory.
South General Systems, a group company of Local Force Holdings, sells a 1-person disaster preparedness kit developed based on its experience with the Kumamoto earthquakes. The product was designed based on a survey of more than 210 people in the Mashiki Town area, which revealed that the contents of disaster preparedness supplies were inadequate. Focusing on quality rather than the quantity of stockpiles, the company aims to promote “realistic preparedness” based on firsthand experience. The set contains a total of 19 items and costs ¥19,980.
“Soy Pro Beauty,” operated by ハリウッド株式会社, supported a well-being event hosted by 一般社団法人ATHENA to mark International Women’s Day. The event included a seminar on women’s bodies and working styles, as well as Pilates.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人ATHENA、ニコライ バーグマン フラワーズ ＆ デザイン フラッグシップ ストア
Pets Tokyo株式会社 has published the April issue of “ペッツトウキョウ新聞,” a free paper offering information to enrich everyday life with pets. This issue features “Spring outings with dogs” and is being distributed free of charge at Pets Tokyo locations. The company operates comprehensive care spaces offering pet daycare, grooming, boarding, training and other services, while its parent company, Lehman Holdings株式会社, also operates in real estate and energy and runs the Web3 project “LOOTaDOG.”
三日月屋, a croissant specialty shop operated by 有限会社a.crescent, will begin selling its popular “カスタードクリームクロワッサン” from its Kokura Station and Wakamatsu locations in Kitakyushu. Sales begin on Monday, April 6, 2026, and quantities are limited. The croissant features homemade custard cream made with plenty of eggs from chickens raised on spring water at the foot of Mount Unzen in Nagasaki Prefecture, along with fresh cream. The price is ¥450 before tax.
Pasco (敷島製パン) has announced its ranking of best-selling new products for April 2026. Products made with “きよら” eggs and products created in collaboration with UHA味覚糖 ranked near the top.
Companies mentioned：アキタフーズ、UHA味覚糖
Netmarble’s new open-world RPG “七つの大罪：Origin” exhibited at “CON-CON HONG KONG 2026” in Hong Kong, where visitors could try the game.
Companies mentioned：Netmarble F&C Inc.、SONY
株式会社MAW (ME-Q) has launched a new service offering affordable production of “Big Acrylic Stands” up to 27cm in size, starting from 1 item.
Companies mentioned：株式会社MAW