https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 940 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 22 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52290https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52290Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:34:22 +0900JapanPR TIMESInterContinental Hotel Osaka has partnered with Amanosake, a long-established sake brewery in Kawachinagano, Osaka Prefecture, to launch the 4th 「INSIDER PARTNERSHIPS」 program. Experiences include a brewery tour, sake tasting and lunch featuring fermented seasonings. The program also offers original sake sets for sale and accommodation plans with restaurant credit. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52291https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52291Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:34:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社BUB donated 1 million yen to つくば市, Ibaraki Prefecture, through the corporate hometown tax program. The city presented the company with a letter of appreciation for its contribution to regional development. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52292https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52292Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:34:00 +0900JapanPR TIMESハッピーメール surveyed 200 university students about dating. The survey found that about 60% had a romantic partner and about 60% viewed dating app use favorably. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52293https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52293Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:33:22 +0900JapanPR TIMESスイスの高級時計ブランド「クロノスイス」が、伝統の手彫りギョーシェと建築的デザインを融合させた最新作「パルス GMT シルバー ギョーシェ」を5月に発売します。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52294https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52294Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:33:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52295https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52295Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:33:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES「シャンウェイ渋谷店」, operated by バッカーナ株式会社, has begun offering its 「堪能コース」 for 5,500 yen. The course includes 8 dishes, such as Peking duck and shark fin fried rice, plus 2 hours of all-you-can-drink. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52296https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52296Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:32:26 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe insurance comparison site operated by 株式会社エレメント has added car and motorcycle insurance from チューリッヒ保険会社, expanding customer options and improving convenience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52297https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52297Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:31:49 +0900JapanPR TIMESMetLife Insurance surveyed the spending habits of affluent seniors (ages 50-79 with financial assets of at least ¥100 million). Monthly spending is particularly high on “asset investment and management,” while interest is shifting toward “health investments” such as health checks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52340https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52340Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAeon Fantasy Co., Ltd. will launch BIG plush toys of Cinnamoroll and Kuromi on April 10, 2026, as the final installment of the Sanrio Characters Poyoyon Airport series. A giveaway campaign offering a complete set will also be held on the official Molly Fantasy X account. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52339https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52339Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAeon Fantasy will hold Smile Inclusive Day on May 5, 2026, Children's Day, opening playgrounds at about 200 locations nationwide free of charge. The initiative aims to close the “play experience gap.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52338https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52338Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSeven-Eleven Japan will begin rolling out its new Strawberry Milk Smoothie nationwide on April 7. The new product offers the flavor of strawberries and milk and expands the chain's fruit-based lineup. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52337https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52337Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESIelove GROUP and 2 group companies will exhibit at the Rental Housing Management & Brokerage Expo 2026 in May 2026. They will propose ways to improve operational efficiency in the real estate industry through real estate DX, social media marketing and BPO services. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52336https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52336Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKyukamura Kishu-Kada in Wakayama City will begin serving its Sea Bream Broth Dashimaki Set Meal on April 8, exclusively for weekday lunches. The dish features broth made from locally renowned sea bream and eggs beloved by Wakayama City residents. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52335Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOkada Shokai, which operates the online stamp shop Inkan Hanko SHOP Hankozu, has released the Natsume Stamp Book: Yuin Stamp Collection, inspired by traditional hobby seals known as yuin. The collection offers 18 designs featuring Nyanko-sensei and other main characters from the anime Natsume's Book of Friends. Choose between round and square shapes, each with different product specifications; both shapes have a stamp-face size of 15 millimeters. The stamps are designed to brighten planners, letters and other paper goods. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52334https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52334Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESRaconte Arima, an inn in Arima Onsen, has begun selling special accommodation plans for celebrating milestone birthdays and longevity. Perks such as local sake from Nada Gogo and the loan of a red celebration vest will help families mark important occasions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52333https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52333Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAt 株式会社アマナ, 2 new creators who passed a rigorous internal review will begin working in April 2026. The introductions include new photographer Mizuki. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52332https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52332Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSystem Service Co., Ltd. will roll out plush prizes from SI-VIS: The Sound of Heroes at game centers nationwide in April. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52331https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52331Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn April 6, 2026, Bizmates Inc. integrated its student platforms for online English lessons and coaching. Its proprietary system uses AI analysis in coaching to enhance learning progress tracking and ongoing support. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52330https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52330Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Shippio announced that Ananas Japan, an importer and wholesaler of frozen bread, has adopted its trade DX platform. The platform standardized trade operations that had relied on individual employees, reducing stockouts and improving operational efficiency. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52329https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52329Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ワサビ、イーベイ・ジャパン、オレンジコネックスジャパンの3社が、越境ECセラー向けに「eBay成長戦略2026」セミナーを2026年4月24日に共同開催します。受賞セラーの成功事例や最新動向を共有し、日本事業者の海外進出を支援します。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52328https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52328Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コロンバン will begin taking reservations on Monday, April 27, for Harajuku Honey Nouveau 2026, a gift-boxed wildflower honey, and will start sales on Saturday, May 9. The product is the season's first honey, gathered from spring flowers in the Harajuku area, and is characterized by its refined, floral flavor. It is offered without heat treatment to preserve its natural nutrients and aroma. The product also contributes to local environmental conservation as part of the company's urban beekeeping initiative, which began in 2010. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52327https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52327Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTatenokawa Shuzo has released The Art of Pressing, a Junmai Daiginjo sake and the final chapter in a series about its mascot Tatenyan's ambition to become a master brewer. The product pays tribute to the real cat that inspired the character. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52326https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52326Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMother Farm will hold the Singapore Festival from April 21 to September 27. Marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations, the event will feature a Merlion statue and limited-edition food. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52325https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52325Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPanasonic Connect has adopted Centric PXM from Centric Software. It has integrated product information (PIM) and digital assets (DAM) globally to improve the customer experience. The move has also established a structured data foundation that can be used with AI. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52324https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52324Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPXG Japan has signed 2 young professional golfers, Aldrich Potgieter and Marco Penge, whose formidable driving distance is a key strength. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52323https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52323Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES丸文株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on April 21 covering how to read power IC datasheets and design peripheral components. It is aimed at engineers new to the field and those looking to revisit the fundamentals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52322https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52322Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCertified NPO D×P has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise operating costs for fiscal 2026 for its youth center, which supports young people in Osaka's “Guri-shita” area. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52321https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52321Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESYasaka Bus and Tomytec have teamed up for the first time to release the Tomica Limited Vintage Yasaka Bus Model in August 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52320https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52320Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESタカハ機工株式会社 has introduced a new slogan: “Smarter keys and doors.” Although it has not announced any specific products, the company is signaling plans to expand into smart locks and related security fields. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52319https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52319Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESREDAS株式会社 is relaunching a limited-quantity WPC Salted Caramel flavor from its “Wellni” protein brand with an updated formula. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52318https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52318Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESベースメントファクトリーデザイン will hold a pop-up event for the hair-care device “CARE PRO” at the ビックカメラ Ikebukuro Nishiguchi IT tower store from April 10 to 12, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52317https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52317Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ブレーンセンター will hold a free webinar on integrated report cover design on April 15. The webinar will explain design approaches that appeal to people’s emotions and convey what makes a company distinctive—an increasingly important consideration in the AI era—as well as examples from Japan and abroad. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52316https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52316Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ほんやら堂 has begun offering its “CHILL-Ace” cooling neck sleeve to businesses as a heatstroke prevention measure for the logistics industry. It provides a cooling sensation of −5°C for 4 hours. The product does not require refrigeration or freezing, can be stored at room temperature, and is ready to use immediately, providing strong support for companies’ duty of care. Designed with comfort and hygiene in mind, it helps improve working conditions on site while keeping management costs to a minimum. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52315https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52315Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 12th Kyoto Night Market will be held on April 11, 2026 (Saturday), at Oto-san Hiroba in front of Higashi Honganji Temple. This year’s theme is “Toast Beneath the Nighttime Cherry Blossoms,” with offerings including complimentary sake from 丹山酒造, a heart-shaped cherry blossom monument, and a ninja show. The previous event drew a record approximately 28,000 visitors, and this event will once again offer local residents and tourists a chance to enjoy Kyoto’s food, culture, and performances. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52314https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52314Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京保健医療専門職大学 has refreshed its logo to strengthen its brand identity. The new design features a “first penguin” motif. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52313https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52313Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ニード’s Vietnam office, vina nide, has entered into a strategic business alliance with local digital marketing company Brospixel. The partnership will provide marketing support tailored to local contexts for Japanese companies expanding into Vietnam. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52312https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52312Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Livmo has partnered with 株式会社R65 to begin introducing “らくもり,” a monitoring service using electricity data to support senior citizens renting homes and reduce the risk of unattended deaths. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52311https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52311Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOsaka’s Artbar Osaka is stepping up its provision of art-based team-building workshops for new employees and teams ahead of spring. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52310https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52310Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52309https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52309Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe multilingual AI chat service “IWATA Sleep Concierge,” jointly developed by 株式会社Gns and long-established bedding maker イワタ, has won a regional award in the “GENIAC-PRIZE,” organized by NEDO. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52308https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52308Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESxxxxnese, a cross-border e-commerce company, is making a full-scale entry into the Japanese market. It has begun domestic sales of “OXIA,” a nicotine- and tar-free inhalable flavor device, using an AI-powered D2C model. The company will draw on its overseas experience to tailor its offering to the Japanese market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52307https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52307Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“マネラボ,” a personal finance media outlet, surveyed 300 people about rising interest rates. Approximately 90% were aware of the increase, but “bank deposits are the main way I manage my money” remained the most common response. The survey revealed that anxiety over rising prices coexists with a cautious approach to managing assets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52306https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52306Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ZebraX has begun the pre-release of “即戦力AI社員,” a service supporting the implementation of AI agents for businesses. Plans start at 150,000 yen per month, and a first-month-free campaign is underway. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52305https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52305Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey conducted using “Emily.アシスタント,” provided by COEL社, found that 60% of Japanese companies expanding into the U.S. are considering withdrawal or downsizing because of increased back-office workloads. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52304https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52304Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESキャル株式会社 has launched a brand website for its spot-work service “welp” and held a “Career Design Festa” for students at 服部栄養専門学校 who are interested in the food and beverage industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52303https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52303Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社クレス has fully launched “YOSUGA (ヨスガ),” a web service where people can post and share businesses and services they would like to see in their communities. The service will first roll out across 3 prefectures in Hokuriku, making local needs visible. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52302https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52302Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“LED lantern launch experience” events will be held at Odaiba Marine Park on April 25, 2026 (Saturday), and May 9 (Saturday). The event uses LED lanterns without flames; the environmentally and safety-conscious “e-lanterns” will float into the night sky. Admission costs from 5,980 yen for 1 lantern and from 8,980 yen for 2 lanterns. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52301https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52301Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社伍拾雀堂 will make its first appearance at “Sea Japan 2026,” exhibiting next-generation ship-handling simulators that promote maritime digital transformation and 3DCG teaching materials, including “灯火形象物教材.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52300https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52300Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“電話占い未来,” operated by 電話占い株式会社, launched a web tool on April 2, 2026, that uses tarot cards to provide a free reading on when users may meet their twin flame. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52299https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52299Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社MAT applied its flagship product, “マットスプレー,” in renovation work on a Nagoya City pedestrian bridge through its certified installer 株式会社末廣. The project beautifully restored the bridge’s walkway surface in a short time while harmonizing with the surrounding landscape. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52298https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52298Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Japan AI Implementation Support Association, a general incorporated association (J-AIX), was established on April 1, 2026. The association provides training, implementation support, adoption support and information to help companies apply AI across their operations. At its founding, it also began operating its official media outlet, “AI JOURNAL,” and its AI services database, “AI CATALOG.” It aims to help companies bridge gaps in AI implementation and contribute to higher productivity and stronger competitiveness. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52341https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52341Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:29:51 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アイアットOEC has launched a new development and support partner program for its no-code business app creation tool “@pocket”. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52342https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52342Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:29:13 +0900JapanPR TIMESA campaign celebrating the release of “Pragmata” will begin at セブン-イレブン locations nationwide on April 6. Those who purchase an eligible PS Store Card will have a chance to win a life-size acrylic panel of Diana; 3 winners will be selected. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52343https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52343Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:28:35 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アルマビアンカ has begun accepting orders for original merchandise from the TV anime “Durarara!!×２,” including glitter can badges featuring Izaya and Shizuo, through its online store “AMNIBUS.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52344https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52344Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:28:20 +0900JapanPR TIMESアスタミューゼ株式会社 is holding another free webinar on data-driven forecasting. The webinar aims to offer tips for companies seeking sustainable growth in uncertain times and is important for those in charge of new businesses and corporate planning. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52345https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52345Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:27:56 +0900JapanPR TIMESViolinist Fumiaki Miura will perform with 新日本フィルハーモニー交響楽団, whose music director is conductor Yutaka Sado, at The Symphony Hall in Osaka. They will present an all-Brahms program on May 28, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52346https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52346Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:27:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Former Tsutaya,” a new tourist hub in Atami created by renovating a 70-year-old former geisha house, will grand open on April 11. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52347Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:25:35 +0900JapanPR TIMESAlmabianca has begun accepting orders for 6 types of original merchandise from the TV anime “Shugo Chara!” through its online store “AMNIBUS.” The lineup includes acrylic stands with designs suited for everyday use. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52348Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:25:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSales support provider “Sales Hack” held transformational training (study sessions) to raise organizational standards ahead of fiscal 2026. Participants shared approaches to designing processes for achieving goals, providing feedback from the other person’s perspective, and articulating ideas with the help of AI. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52349Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:23:45 +0900JapanPR TIMESKorean daily care brand “IHOPE” has decided to exhibit at the “2026 Tokyo K-Premium Consumer Goods Show,” which will be held in Tokyo in April 2026. The brand aims to make a full-scale expansion into Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52350Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:23:34 +0900JapanPR TIMESエン株式会社が支援する会計検査院の「ソーシャルインパクト採用プロジェクト」にて、125名の応募から新たに「データ戦略人材」の採用が決定した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52351Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:20:56 +0900JapanPR TIMESNTT DOCOMO will launch the “Google Pixel 10a” on April 14, 2026, and a Japan-exclusive model created in collaboration with ヘラルボニー on May 20. The new model is intended to enhance user convenience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52352Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:20:18 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Meta Heroes (Hero Egg) and Kura Sushi Co., Ltd. will hold an “Learn about SDGs through Sushi” experience event at Hero Egg in Osaka on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Through the latest technology and games, children will learn about SDGs challenges such as marine environmental issues and food problems, and get to design future sushi in 3DCG. The event is for students in grades 4 through 6, and admission is free. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52359Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESRX Japan will hold the “26th Marketing Week -Spring 2026-” at Tokyo Big Sight starting April 22, 2026, with “experiential marketing” against the backdrop of digital fatigue as its theme. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52358Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コードタクト will speak at “HR Conference 2026-Spring-” on May 20, 2026, presenting methods for developing self-directed talent using AI coaching. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52357Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アスカ has announced the results of a survey on workplace communication among childcare workers. The most common concern was “difficulty finding the right time to ask questions or seek advice,” highlighting communication challenges caused by the busy nature of childcare settings. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52356Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社AIセキュリティソリューションズ’ “QuickCheck,” an automated AI security questionnaire response service, has been officially adopted by a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market and has begun operations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52355Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社レディーバード surveyed 50 people involved in hair removal salons about startup costs. The most common total initial cost range was “301–500万円,” and the survey found that many owners recoup their initial investment within 2 years. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52354Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Nagasawa Rosetsu,” an exhibition catalog and book published by Tokyo Bijutsu, is going into its 3rd printing just 2 weeks after release, bringing its total circulation to 18,000 copies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52353https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52353Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社トモシビ launched “Marutto Plus AI,” a tool that automates Web marketing tasks with AI, on March 30, 2026. It can reduce work time by 99%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52360Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:17:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESAlmabianca has begun accepting orders through its online store “AMNIBUS” for collaboration merchandise featuring “Touhou Project” and illustrator 松本能人. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52361Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:15:19 +0900JapanPR TIMESTatsuya Sato, representative of Karada Note, appeared in a collaboration video between the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s “Tomoiiku Project” and Orange Page, sharing tips on parenting as a couple. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n52362Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:15:18 +0900JapanPR TIMESＳｋｙ株式会社 is sponsoring a contest hosted on the competitive programming platform AtCoder. The event will be called the “Ｓｋｙ株式会社 Programming Contest 2026,” with the aim of recruiting highly skilled engineers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51846https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51846Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:14:20 +0900JapanPR TIMESTokyo-Ebisu-based jewelry brand PARCELLE JEWELRY has announced its April new ring, “Luce,” and a range of monthly events at its store in 新宿髙島屋. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51847Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:13:23 +0900JapanPR TIMESAlma Bianca Co., Ltd. has begun accepting orders for new products, including “Newly Illustrated American Diner ver. Trading Acrylic Cards” from the TV anime Delicious in Dungeon, through its original merchandise online store AMNIBUS. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51848https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51848Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:12:43 +0900JapanPR TIMESTOPPAN will begin offering UCDisplay® LIVE, a non-cloud-based automatic interpreting display, on April 3, 2026. The service enables near-real-time automatic interpretation in a highly secure environment where conversation data does not pass through external servers. It can be used for face-to-face consultations at public, medical and financial institutions handling highly confidential information, as well as in locations with unstable communications. TOPPAN aims to generate approximately 2 billion yen in sales by 2028 across its multilingual services, including this service. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51896https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51896Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51895https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51895Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPalsystem Kyosairen held a “Medical and Health Disparities Study Session,” discussing the serious impact of the government’s increase to the maximum out-of-pocket payment under the high-cost medical care system. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51894https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51894Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPalsystem Ibaraki Tochigi has signed childcare support agreements with 4 municipalities in Ibaraki Prefecture and begun providing birth gifts during visits to families with newborns and other administrative services. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51893https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51893Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAdventure Company Placole has released 3 new April designs for its freely customizable “Meeting Booklet”: bouquet, balloon release and detective. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51892https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51892Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDai-ichi Hoki’s free legal information database “D1‐Law.com Current Laws Free” has begun integration with FRAIM’s “SUGURAKU” Word add-in. Users can now check laws and related information for free in Word, making document creation more efficient. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51891https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51891Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMos Food Services will sell a 2-piece set of limited-design small plates in collaboration with Coji-Coji at stores nationwide starting April 8. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51890https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51890Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESYE Digital has enhanced the shipping functions of its warehouse automation system MMLogiStation, with availability beginning in June 2026. The update introduces Wave control to keep operations running even during peak periods. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51889https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51889Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESUSAC System announced that a book written by its AI Agent Business Division head, Ueno Masahiro, titled 『図解まるわかり AIエージェントのしくみ』, will be published by 翔泳社 on April 13, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51888https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51888Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESStar Pilates Osaka Tenroku Studio, operated by ＳＤエンターテイメント, will reopen at a new location in the Tenjinbashisuji shopping arcade area on April 5, 2026. It offers a new beauty routine combining women-only machine Pilates with free self-esthetic treatments. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51887https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51887Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMetawater Co., Ltd. has established a “General Employer Action Plan” under the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace, covering April 2026 through March 2031. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51886https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51886Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDRIVER Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the 7th Kansai Logistics Expo, KANSAI LOGIX 2026, showcasing its driver recruitment site and the DX vehicle management tool 運SOUL. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51885https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51885Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFractal Workout Inc. has begun offering its “Self-Conditioning Training and Video Program,” designed to help employees build habits for managing their own condition. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51884https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51884Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES錦城護謨の「機能性と意匠性を両立させた高透明シリコーン技術」が評価され、第10回「ものづくり日本大賞」近畿経済産業局長賞を受賞した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51883https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51883Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMOLTON Inc. has developed technology that uses AI to automatically generate a 60-page report for legal due diligence in M&A. Lawyers have praised it as “almost ready to use as is.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51882https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51882Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESiHistory Inc. held an event proposing “MAP 3.0,” a new concept that defines a map as “a canvas for expressing memories.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51881https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51881Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Open Badge Network (OBN) and the Association for Practical Competency Assessment (ACPA) have jointly begun soliciting applications for third-party certification of open badge metadata as part of ACPA’s newly launched Open Badge Quality Assurance business. The initiative aims to clarify the trustworthiness and value of open badges, and initial certification will be provided free of charge. A seminar on skills strategies for “organizations of choice” in 2026 will also be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, and will include a presentation on ACPA’s open badge certification. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51880https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51880Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESVenture capital firm ON＆BOARD will hold DEMO DAY for the 4th cohort of its startup support program “Out of BOUNDS” at Global Business Hub Tokyo on May 13, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51879https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51879Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESIzawa Towel received a direct order from Amazon.com (U.S. headquarters) to manufacture beach towels commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51878https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51878Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNeuralport has begun general availability of “Brain Performance Personality,” a new service that classifies brain performance characteristics into 8 types based on 12 questions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51877https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51877Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAsahi Technology and JR West conducted a field trial using autonomous drone flight and image analysis to inspect station facilities. They confirmed improved inspection efficiency and accuracy while ensuring safety. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51876https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51876Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESヴィガラクス株式会社 has begun accepting orders for “電力BASE（PHB）,” a 13-foot, fully off-grid power base that operates without resupply or staff. Combining solar power, batteries and satellite communications, it can rapidly establish power and communications infrastructure at disaster sites and construction locations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51875https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51875Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBEST365, operated by BEST株式会社, surveyed 100 people who had previously experienced electrical problems. It is promoting the need for a “comprehensive spring inspection” before summer. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51874https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51874Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESOFFICE110, operated by 株式会社ベルテクノス, found that inquiries comparing leasing and purchasing when introducing multifunction copiers accounted for 32.1% of the total. Cost burden, maintenance and contract length were the main factors in the decision. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51873https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-09/index-en-p4.html#n51873Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAomori Prefecture-based startup appcycle secured a syndicated loan from みずほ銀行 and 日本政策金融公庫. It will invest in expanding production and research and development of RINGO-TEX®, a bio-based leather made from apples.