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Original株式会社DATAFLUCTと日本電子計算株式会社は、2026年4月23日に無料オンラインセミナーを開催。AIを全社業務プロセスに組み込み定着させるための「接続設計」について解説する。
Companies mentioned：株式会社DATAFLUCT、日本電子計算株式会社
The regional co-creation web media platform “情報ぐんま” in Gunma Prefecture has surpassed 250,000 cumulative page views and is fully launching under a new structure, with 2 popular influencers joining the team to strengthen its reach.
Companies mentioned：株式会社群馬書房、株式会社グリーンエクセラテック、Office 刃-YAIBA
An exhibition of gag art by Hiroshi Yoshida of Yoshimoto Shinkigeki will be held at the Hananoren Tully’s Coffee Namba Grand Kagetsu location from April 7, following his selection and exhibition in a public art show in New York.
Companies mentioned：吉本興業、タリーズコーヒージャパン、髙島屋大阪店、マックスギャラリー
Originalカフェコムサは母の日限定のマンゴーローズケーキの予約・販売を開始します。ケーキはマンゴーのバラといちご、キウイで飾られ、カスタードクリームをベースにラズベリークリームがアクセントです。予約限定ケーキは12cmが4800円、15cmが7200円で、予約期間は4月6日から5月1日までです。店頭展開ケーキは1ピース1400円で、5月7日から5月10日まで販売されます。
株式会社フットボールクラブ水戸ホーリーホック has signed a new official partner (gold partner) agreement with 株式会社山田建商. The agreement runs from March 31, 2026, to March 30, 2027. It includes advertising on the stadium’s large video screen and academy assistance. 株式会社山田建商 is a demolition contractor headquartered in Hitachiota, Ibaraki Prefecture.
佐藤薬品工業株式会社 will add individually wrapped packs and a 20-capsule option for light users to “RED-Q,” a salt supplement developed in response to firefighters’ requests. Sales will begin on April 15, 2026.
Companies mentioned：奈良県広域消防組合消防本部
Birkenstock will open its first-ever brand pop-up shop at 渋谷スクランブルスクエア on April 6. A 50th-anniversary model and tote bags as purchase gifts will also be available.
Companies mentioned：BIRKENSTOCK（ビルケンシュトック）、渋谷スクランブルスクエア
日榮新化株式会社 has launched online sales of its “for R&D” series, which offers functional adhesive films in small quantities for universities and research institutions.
To mark its 10th anniversary, ABEMA will broadcast the special program “30-Hour Limit-Breaking Festival” live from April 11. As part of the program, 24 comedy acts will compete to make Ichikawa Danjūrō laugh for a chance to win 10 million yen.
Companies mentioned：株式会社AbemaTV
OriginalTHE NUDE株式会社は、24時間会員制フィットネスジム「THE NUDE」において、会員の長期的な自己投資をサポートする「継続特典プログラム」を2026年4月より開始する。本プログラムは、スタンダードプラン以上の期間契約者（半年・年間）を対象とし、月会費の優待を提供する。具体的には、半年プラン継続で月会費3% OFF、年間プラン継続で月会費6% OFFが適用される。この取り組みは、トレーニングの習慣化と身体づくりを継続しやすい環境を追求するために立案された。
F CHOCOLAT, operated by 株式会社アイフォレスト, has begun selling its 2026 Mother’s Day limited-edition “Strawberry Terrine.” The campaign also offers early-bird booking perks and free shipping.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アイフォレスト、F CHOCOLAT
A triple-collaboration cap with NEW ERA is returning to sale to mark the 50th anniversary of JJ magazine and the 40th anniversary of SAILORS’ opening in Shibuya. It will be sold at the event venue on April 18 and 19, 2026.
Companies mentioned：SAILORS（セーラーズ）、NEW ERA（ニューエラ）
合同会社EXNOA and 株式会社テクロス announced the addition of the maid-outfit character “Lily” to the RPG “Techronos” and the start of the second half of its seasonal event. A pickup gacha featuring the limited character will also be held.
Companies mentioned：合同会社EXNOA、株式会社テクロス
DMM GAMES has launched the “Team Kuma-san Titles Joint Campaign” featuring 5 popular titles, including “Mist Train Girls.” It runs from April 6 to 20.
Companies mentioned：合同会社EXNOA、DMM GAMES、クリエイティブチーム くまさん
STMicroelectronics has announced the “STDRIVEG212” and “STDRIVEG612,” fast half-bridge gate drivers for GaN HEMTs with built-in smart protection and an LDO, for motor control and power conversion.
Strings Hotel Nagoya will hold its “Spring Hygge Celebration” to mark its 10th anniversary. From April 13 to June 30, 2026, it will offer special plans and kids’ activities for Golden Week, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Lover’s Day. A “Nordic Fair” will also be held during the period at the buffet restaurant Chef’s Live Kitchen. Prizes in the drawing include pair tickets to Sauna Lab Nagoya.
The musical “The Man Who Called for a Miracle,” starring Ryoma Takeuchi, opened on April 4. In this Broadway-originated production, Takeuchi plays a con man.
Fortune-telling content by Ryusho, a monk from the Ryukyu Islands, became available on “Authentic Fortune-Telling | Minori” on April 6, 2026. Ryusho is said to have trained for 26 years and to be revered by more than 40,000 people, and to tell fortunes under the protection of the Dragon God.
Original『うみねこのなく כולくに』のPOP UP SHOPが2026年4月29日より池袋スキマストアで開催されます。4月7日まではeeo Store onlineで先行通販を受け付け、イベントでは「魔女会議」テーマの描き下ろしイラストやレトロアートの新作グッズが登場します。関連商品を1会計2,200円（税込）以上購入すると、限定ポストカードがランダムで1枚プレゼントされます。
New merchandise for the mystery horror BL game 『大穢』 goes on sale through the eeo Store online shop and at its Ikebukuro main store.
Companies mentioned：ステラワース
Characters from the TV anime 『SAKAMOTO DAYS』 join the original plush toy “あめぬい” series, with reservations now open.
Originalセブン‐イレブンにて、カプコンの新作ゲーム『プラグマタ』の発売を記念したキャンペーンが2026年4月6日より開始。対象のPSストアカード購入でアクリルパネルが当たる。
Companies mentioned：株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、株式会社カプコン、ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント（推測）
中外鉱業株式会社 will begin selling new original merchandise for a collaboration campaign between the anime 『忍たま乱太郎』 and the amusement facility ROUND1 on April 18.
Companies mentioned：中外鉱業株式会社、ROUND1 (株式会社ラウンドワン)
Original株式会社プラスワン教育は、2026年4月18日から小中学生向けに「救助犬トレーナー体験スクール～基礎編～」を愛知県で開催する。1人1頭の犬を預かり、本格的な職業体験ができる1泊2日のツアーである。
Companies mentioned：株式会社リソー教育グループ、株式会社プラスワン教育、IPCわんわん動物園、岡崎ニューグランドホテル
ミツウロコグループホールディングス established its wholly owned subsidiary, 株式会社ミツウロコアグリ, which began full-scale operations on April 1, 2026. The company aims to address challenges facing Japanese agriculture through the use of drones and AI.
Companies mentioned：ミツウロコグループホールディングス、株式会社ミツウロコテック、株式会社ミツウロコアグリ
株式会社DOU has introduced an “AI instructor” and “Career Passport” for international students at Koyama Gakuen, a vocational school specializing in auto maintenance. The initiative aims to develop students’ practical Japanese-language skills and reduce teachers’ workloads.
Companies mentioned：株式会社DOU、学校法人小山学園
A collaboration campaign with the TV anime 『忍たま乱太郎』 will run at ROUND1 locations nationwide from April 18 to June 21, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ROUND1
Takahashi Shuzo will release a new commercial for its rice shochu Hakutake Shiro, titled “Make Life More Interesting,” on April 6 (Shiro Day).
一般社団法人ディスカバー東広島 began distributing the “ヒガシルグルメガイド,” a food guide showcasing the culinary attractions of Higashihiroshima, on April 3, 2026.
サムライスタイル株式会社 has officially launched “HookHack,” a service that automatically generates conversion-focused video ads from landing pages in as little as 5 minutes.
The Sapporo NPO “トラブル相談センター” will waive its membership fee starting in April 2026 to encourage people to seek help early, following a sharp increase in consultations about social media bullying and harm caused by unscrupulous hosts during its first year of operation.
Companies mentioned：NEWSポストセブン、街録チャンネル
Traders Securities will begin providing news about high-interest European and Nordic currencies on “Minna no FX” and “LIGHT FX” from April 6, 2026. DZH Financial Research will provide the information.
Companies mentioned：トレイダーズホールディングス株式会社、株式会社DZHフィナンシャルリサーチ
Original株式会社Breakが初期導入費用ゼロの設備導入サービス『BRO-ZERO』を活用し、民泊事業で売上2億円（前期比2倍）を達成した導入事例が公開されました。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ブロードエンタープライズ
The 4th-round grant recipients for the “感動体験支援基金,” a collaboration between the Public Resource Foundation and プロジェクト希望, have been selected. A total of 6.5 million yen will be awarded to 4 organizations working to close the experience gap among children.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人パブリックリソース財団、一般社団法人プロジェクト希望、株式会社 Discovery Studio、認定NPO法人ブリッジフォースマイル、NPO法人 Learning for All、NPO法人 AYA、認定NPO法人 あっちこっち、NPO法人 学習支援ルーピス、NPO法人 CURASCOPIUM
BIRKENSTOCK will open a pop-up store at Tokyo Solamachi for a limited time, from April 1 to August 2, 2026. The store marks the brand’s first directly operated limited-time location in eastern Tokyo and will offer a wide range of products, from classics to the latest collections, including sandals, clogs and shoes. The first customers who spend at least 22,000 yen (tax included) will receive a tote bag featuring a BOSTON or LONDON motif.
Reuse company 株式会社エコリング will hold its “Ultimate Buy-Anything Event” in front of its Ecoring Himeji Shikama store for 3 days, from April 17 to 19, 2026. The event aims to find new potential in items usually considered to have no value, helping reduce waste and promote reuse. In Himeji, disposal currently costs 130 yen per 10 kg. In response, the company is holding the event with the idea of “finding value before things are thrown away.” Old household goods, damaged items, and unwanted goods in large quantities or sizes are all eligible, encouraging visitors to discover unexpected value.
株式会社リィ (Lii) has redefined the “value of exercise” that has been central to its business and revamped its corporate identity (CI) and visual identity (VI). It has established “Philosophy” and “Oath” as its new brand core, guided by the philosophy “You Move, Move You. Move your body, and everything starts moving.” The company has also introduced a new VI featuring the “Moving Beat” symbol and “Lii Orange,” with the aim of moving the world through the power of exercise.
Fashion brand ajew (エジュー) has released the “bloom edition case,” a new Spring/Summer 2026 smartphone case whose case and components can be freely combined. The brand presents smartphones as fashion accessories.
Companies mentioned：ajew、エジュー
Onitsuka Tiger partnered with Soho House to co-develop a uniform collection for Soho House Tokyo, the organization’s first location in Japan. Made with high-quality Japanese denim, the collection was unveiled at a reception on April 3, 2026.
Companies mentioned：Soho House
Soho House Tokyo opened on April 6 as the 50th location worldwide of Soho House, a members’ club for the creative community. A party was held to mark the opening and unveil uniforms created in collaboration with Onitsuka Tiger.
Companies mentioned：Onitsuka Tiger™
ヴァレンティノ ビューティ will launch “Purple Melancholia,” a new addition to its popular fragrance collection, on April 15, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ヴァレンティノ ビューティ
ミツウロコグループ announced that it will introduce renewable energy-based electricity at “HAMABOWL EAS,” a mixed-use commercial complex in Yokohama, and rename it “ハマボールビルディング” from April 28.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミツウロコ、ミツウロコグリーンエネルギー株式会社、株式会社ミツウロコヴェッセル
“毎日焼きたてパンキャッチャー,” a crane game supporting people with disabilities at “エブリデイ行田店,” operated by 株式会社東洋, has marked its 5th anniversary. The game offers bread from vocational support facilities as prizes and has supported them with approximately 80,000 loaves over 5 years.
Companies mentioned：就労支援のパン工房「パン・ド・ノア」
フリーランスボード released its “Ruby Engineer Project Survey Report” as of April 2026. Analysis of 18,409 data points found that the average annual income for Ruby projects is 10.01 million yen and the remote work rate reaches 89.1%.
ou2株式会社 has begun offering a new subdivision housing plan that proposes land and buildings as a package for people seeking to purchase a home in Tokyo.
Companies mentioned：ou2株式会社、D-LINE不動産、OU2HAUS、クレバリーホーム
株式会社総合近江牛商社 will open its new offal-focused restaurant, “近江牛ホルモン畜産すだく中村公園店,” in Nagoya on May 1, 2026. It features great value, including fresh offal for 390 yen.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Forme
東海テレビ放送 has begun streaming “Edge STORY,” new spring content from its corporate new-business development service “Edge,” which offers lessons on the real-world process of launching a new business.
Companies mentioned：東海テレビ放送株式会社
CRAVIA株式会社 announced the addition of broadcast stations and continued airing of the TV anime “ほっぺちゃん ～サン王国と黒ほっぺ団の秘密～,” based on the popular character “ほっぺちゃん.” From April 2026 onward, the anime will begin its main broadcast on TOKYO MX, with reruns on テレビ神奈川, チバテレ, テレ玉 and BS日テレ. The company is pursuing an “IP × media × commerce” strategy and aims to maximize revenue by expanding awareness of its IP, promoting sales through retail and wholesale channels, integrating social media and bringing online shopping demand to the fore. These efforts are intended to expand the IP business across sectors and strengthen its revenue base.
NVIDIA announced “NVIDIA Agent Toolkit” and the open-source “NVIDIA OpenShell” for building safer, self-evolving enterprise AI agents.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、Adobe、Atlassian、Amdocs、Box、Cadence、Cisco、Cohesity、CrowdStrike、Dassault Systèmes、IQVIA、Red Hat、SAP、Salesforce、Siemens、ServiceNow、Synopsys、LangChain
Based in Fukuoka, Growth Partners Japan draws on a record of more than 100 web customer acquisition consultations in fiscal 2025 to root out abusive contracts in the industry and provide hands-on marketing support.
ライカジオシステムズ launched the new “Leica TS20,” the industry’s first total station equipped with edge AI, on April 6, 2026. It enables automatic targeting even in bad weather, automating surveying work and significantly improving efficiency.
Companies mentioned：ライカジオシステムズ株式会社、Hexagonグループ
株式会社Fountain released AI-compatible API and MCP for its Japanese-made marketing automation platform “UTAGE” on April 4, 2026. This enables marketing funnels to be built automatically using only natural-language instructions from AI agents such as Claude.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Fountain、Anthropic、Google、Microsoft、Salesforce、ガートナー
日本エステティック振興協議会 began accepting applications on April 1, 2026, for an e-learning course aimed at improving the safety of cosmetic light-based hair removal.
株式会社fill was established on March 19, 2025, and launched its corporate website. Centered on planning, directing and producing advertising films, the company is a creative studio that visually expresses a brand’s intentions and beliefs. It supports the growth of brand value through a consistent vision across brand films, key visuals, social media content, CG and motion graphics. The company was founded amid the diversification of advertising films and the challenge of “how to communicate essential value”; fill aims to give form to the ideas at the heart of a brand. Representative Tomoyuki Hakamada emphasizes deeply understanding a brand’s intentions and working alongside it.
Original日本計画研究所（JPI）は、ダイキン工業株式会社の鷲野 恵子氏を講師に招き、PFASに関するセミナーを開催します。このセミナーでは、PFASの基礎から最新動向、国連・欧州・米国・日本における規制動向、そしてダイキン工業の対応戦略と取り組みについて詳説されます。開催日時は2026年4月17日(金)13:30-15:30で、受講料は1名37,230円、同一法人から2名以降は32,230円、地方公共団体所属者は2名まで11,000円です。
タカラベルモント has been certified as a “2026 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization” and as a “2026 Outstanding Food Education Practices Corporation,” a newly established certification. The recognition reflects the company’s efforts to promote employee health and food education.
Companies mentioned：経済産業省、日本健康会議、農林水産省
株式会社favy has begun renting out “reDine Shinjuku,” directly connected to Shinjuku Station, and a coworking space as filming locations. Two settings—a restaurant and an office—can be filmed at the same time.
Companies mentioned：東京ロケーションボックス
カラクリ株式会社 and 株式会社Helpfeel have formed a strategic partnership to strengthen their customer service AI platform. The partnership will make it easier to deploy solutions such as カラクリ’s AI agent “KARAKURI GeN” by using Helpfeel’s existing FAQ knowledge base. The companies aim to accelerate AI adoption by businesses, drive bottom-up change across the customer support industry and put generative AI to practical use. Since its release in 2024, カラクリ’s “KARAKURI GeN” has maintained an average quarterly growth rate of 45%.
UPBOND has partnered with アパホテル to launch “pre-check-in × AI agent” services for international visitors from April 8. The service aims to streamline check-in and improve the guest experience through advance passport information registration and multilingual AI support.
Companies mentioned：アパホテル、株式会社コスモスイニシア、バリューコマース株式会社
Suntory has developed “Ｔｅａｍｏｓｓ,” an alternative to horticultural peat moss made using manufacturing residue from beverage plants. Aiming to reduce environmental impact and promote resource circulation, the company plans a full-scale launch in 2027. A patent application is also pending.
Companies mentioned：サントリーホールディングス（株）、サントリーフラワーズ（株）
Against a backdrop of recruitment difficulties, Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, held a talk event for university students on March 19. The mayor, a former lawyer, and a business owner, a former band member, took the stage to discuss career choices and the significance of working in a regional area, exploring new approaches to recruitment.
Companies mentioned：株式会社リンクアンドモチベーション、株式会社TREE
ENVALITH launched research coverage of BellSystem24 Holdings and distributed an earnings preview report.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベルシステム24ホールディングス、Bloomberg、FactSet、Factiva、AlphaSense、Kabutan、IFIS、QUICK
Nanoka Hitomawari, operated by Toji Gurashi Co., Ltd., will welcome Aiiri Kawamoto, a top instructor at hot yoga studio LAVA, to Beppu Onsen for its “Gut-Warming Retreat” over Golden Week.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LAVA International
Squeeze Inc. has determined details of its public offering of shares for subscription, based on a resolution of its board of directors dated March 24, 2026. At a board meeting on April 6, 2026, the company changed the number of shares to be offered and determined the previously undecided payment amount and other details. This announcement is not intended to solicit investment.
Century 21 Japan held its 2026 joint induction ceremony for new employees, including those from member offices in the Kanto region, at 渋谷エクセルホテル東急 on April 2, 2026.
Companies mentioned：渋谷エクセルホテル東急
Yumi Matsutoya’s AI voice “Yumi AraI” makes its voice-acting debut in “MANGALOGUE: Phoenix,” a stage production based on the work of Osamu Tezuka. It plays an AI that leads humanity to ruin. The production will run from March 28, 2026, at a new museum in TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY.
Companies mentioned：MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives
新社会システム総合研究所 will hold a seminar on “Evolving into a Strategic Legal Affairs Department” on May 18, 2026, with Minoru Mitake of Foresight as the instructor. Participants will learn practical approaches to organizational reform and talent development in legal departments.
Companies mentioned：新社会システム総合研究所、株式会社フォーサイト
Preorders have opened at AmiAmi, operated by 大網株式会社, for FuRyu’s “Wuthering Waves Phoebe 1/7 Scale Complete Figure.”
Companies mentioned：大網株式会社、フリュー株式会社、KURO GAMES
Originalジュンが運営するコンセプトストア「V.A.」と「アディダス オリジナルス」がコラボし、ハイブリッドスニーカー「SUPERSTAN」を2026年4月11日に発売。過去の人気限定モデルを再構築した注目の製品。
Companies mentioned：アディダス オリジナルス
Native Camp has added a new “In-Flight” section to its travel English conversation materials. Learners can study 10 situations they may encounter on an actual flight at a basic level, helping ease concerns about communicating in English while traveling abroad.
W TOKYO held “TGC Vietnam 2026” for the first time in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The event was a major success, drawing approximately 15,000 attendees and reaching No. 1 in local social media trends.
Companies mentioned：双日株式会社、POPS、エースコック
Kose Holdings is strengthening its sustainability strategy. It has added 5 new medium- to long-term goals, underscoring its commitment to people and the planet. Its key pillars are social contribution activities and water resource conservation.
HYBE JAPAN announced that it will livestream BTS’s Japan concert, their first in approximately 7 years. Following the sellout, the company will offer 4K multiview streaming and live viewings at movie theaters nationwide, giving fans a range of viewing options.
Companies mentioned：Weverse、Netflix
ITOKI will exhibit for the first time at “Japan DX Week,” held in April 2026, and showcase its meeting room reservation system “Reserve Any.” The company will propose ways to increase the utilization of office resources and optimize operations.
Companies mentioned：Microsoft Corporation
S.L.D. Inc. has begun serving 5 varieties of soup pasta, each priced at 1,000 yen, exclusively during lunch at its Shibuya wine bar GabuLicious.
Mycat Inc. has released the “Retirement Benefit Tax Checker” for free through “Retirement Benefit Navi,” its AI-powered simulator for optimizing retirement benefit and iDeCo withdrawals. Simply enter the retirement benefit amount and years of service to automatically calculate the retirement income deduction and take-home amount. The tool explains how the deductions work with diagrams and can also simulate the difference in taxes between lump-sum and installment payments. It aims to close the information gap around retirement benefits.
Helpfeel and Karakuri have formed a strategic partnership. Helpfeel will add Karakuri’s AI agents and other products to its offerings, enabling it to provide comprehensive AI solutions covering all customer touchpoints through a one-stop service.
Life on Products Co., Ltd. will launch “USB Fast Charger USB PD Compatible 35W” under its own brand, featuring a translucent design. It delivers high output in a compact size using GaN technology.
AQ Group held its 2026 induction ceremony on April 1, 2026, where President and CEO Hiroaki Kato delivered a congratulatory address to 84 new employees. The company’s traditional “kanna shaving” event, which has continued since 2006, was held for the first time as the “Kanna Shaving Grand Prix.” The new employees split into 6 teams to try kanna shaving, and a Grand Prix team was selected based on criteria including teamwork. Despite a contracting housing market, the company continues to expand its locations and increase sales, and plans to accelerate market development in the wooden construction sector.
Kazuma Ito, representative of PoliPoli Inc., has been appointed to the board of the Japan Association of New Economy. In connection with the appointment, a seminar for startups on policy management under the Takaichi administration will be held on May 26.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人新経済連盟、日本経済団体連合会（経団連）、経済同友会、新公益連盟
Nature Innovation Group, operator of the umbrella-sharing service iKasa, will open rental spots at 3 stations, including Sagami-Ono Station on the Odakyu Line, starting April 3, 2026. The initiative aims to improve convenience along the Odakyu Line and reduce disposable umbrellas.
Companies mentioned：小田急電鉄
F&M Co., Ltd. will speak at an online seminar for businesses hosted by Shizuoka Bank’s Seibu Company on April 21, 2026. The seminar will cover the latest developments in the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy Program (General Type), which has an approval rate of about 70%, and an overview of the Tax System to Promote Investment in Specified Productivity-Enhancing Equipment, a focus for fiscal 2026. The speaker will be Mikio Kawai, deputy general manager of F&M’s Sales Promotion Headquarters. Participation is free.
Astroscale has released an overview of its ISSA-J1 space-debris observation mission, scheduled for launch in 2027. The mission will approach 2 retired Japanese satellites and examine their condition. It will be the world’s first close-range observation of multiple pieces of space debris by a private company.
Companies mentioned：文部科学省、中小企業庁
西村書店 will release its new book “The Sloth’s Guide to Exercise” on April 7 for people who dislike exercise. It offers a scientific look at ways to move your body in everyday life without overexertion and support good health. The author is Professor Kazuyuki Ogiso of 青山学院大学.
Companies mentioned：西村書店、青山学院大学
Digital Platformer Co., Ltd. will exhibit at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, which begins on April 27, 2026. The company will showcase a next-generation digital trading card experience compatible with Web2 and Web3, aiming to create new value.
Companies mentioned：SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026実行委員会
Chiba Kogyo Bank sponsored the production of original organic cotton drawstring bags distributed to new students by the Environmental ISO Student Committee at the 千葉大学 entrance ceremony for Reiwa 8.
Companies mentioned：千葉大学、千葉大学環境ISO学生委員会
Through its partnership with 埼玉りそな銀行, Housebird has expanded its vacant-home initiatives in Saitama Prefecture to 6 municipalities. Its public-private “Comprehensive Vacant Home Solutions System” renovates vacant homes into lodging facilities, aiming to revitalize local communities.
Companies mentioned：アグレ都市デザイン株式会社、埼玉りそな銀行、上里町、皆野町
AI security company CoWorker has launched a campaign offering its “Vulnerability Assessment Service,” which uses the company’s own AI, for ¥300,000 for first-time customers. The service is aimed at companies facing a shortage of security staff.
Companies mentioned：CoWorker株式会社
Kimura Chemical Plants has joined “J-BAS,” an industry-academia consortium aiming to produce bioethanol domestically using sorghum as a raw material. The company will provide its distillation and hydrothermal treatment technologies to help expand the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本産業機械工業会、信州大学、ACT FOR SKY
株式会社Job-Us has released a video explaining “job-based AI” on business video platform “PIVOT.” The video highlights challenges in job-based employment that can become a mere formality and presents AI-based solutions, aiming to restore the competitiveness of Japanese companies.
Companies mentioned：PIVOT
株式会社グリーンライフ will launch its “Electric Oscillating Mist Fan,” which connects directly to a water supply for continuous operation, on April 6. Its powerful airflow and mist provide a cooling effect for outdoor activities and construction sites in extreme heat.
Companies mentioned：株式会社グリーンライフ
The Japan Private Trust Foundation has established the Innovative Treatment Development Fund to support original research aimed at finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease. Applications from researchers seeking grants will open on April 6, 2026, with a total of ¥10 million to be distributed across 2 categories. The research support period will run from October 2026 through the end of March 2029, and the fund will support innovative research on Parkinson’s disease and related disorders. The fund was created in response to patients’ heartfelt desire to be free from the fear of the disease and to leave a future in which they can tell children that Parkinson’s disease is nothing to fear.
Asahi Breweries and Nikka Whisky held the limited-time event “The Black Nikka Exhibition You Don’t Know” in Harajuku. They invited comedy duo New York to promote the brand’s appeal and new products.
Companies mentioned：アサヒビール株式会社、ニッカウヰスキー株式会社
A new professional spot-care product, “NEWTON,” has been launched for the beauty and healthcare industries. As an alternative to laser treatment, it addresses spots through a dual approach of “peeling” and “sealing.” The program is exclusively for professionals and is offered at salons and clinics.
RESTART Detective Agency has released “data on the realities of infidelity” based on 2,000 past consultations. The analysis covers occupations in which people are more likely to have affairs, the time until an affair is discovered, and everyday warning signs.
Advanced Media, which specializes in voice AI, will make 株式会社feat, a company specializing in software testing and third-party verification, a wholly owned subsidiary. The move will establish a robust quality assurance framework combining AI and human collaboration.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アドバンスト・メディア、株式会社feat
Kao will release limited-quantity special designs of an automatic foam hand soap dispenser and body wash from its Biore u brand to mark the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh’s original debut.
Companies mentioned：花王株式会社
Bamboo specialist manufacturer Taketora is offering a 20% off coupon for its additive-free laundry detergent “Bamboo Charcoal Laundry Water 300ml” as part of its spring campaign for a fresh start. The offer is limited to the first 500 people and runs through April 28, 2026.
Preorders have opened at AmiAmi for Furyu’s “Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina - Elaina Citrus ver. 1/6 Scale Complete Figure.”
Companies mentioned：大網株式会社（あみあみ）、フリュー株式会社
OriginalJPI（日本計画研究所）は、九州電力の野田邦雄氏を招き、九電グループの海外事業戦略に関するセミナーを4月17日に東京で開催します。
Companies mentioned：JPI（日本計画研究所）、九州電力株式会社、九電グループ