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株式会社アルネッツ has completely revamped the UI of its digital signage delivery system “CastSign,” cutting operating time by up to 20%. The company aims to reduce the burden of managing multiple locations.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルネッツ、株式会社FRONTEO
Mito Automotive College has added an SUV, the “Jimny Nomad,” as a training vehicle, provided by a company headed by one of its graduates. The school aims to develop the next generation of automotive talent through industry-academia collaboration.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ORIGINALZ
With mackerel prices surging due to Norway halving its mackerel fishing quota and a sharp decline in domestic landings, Iida Shoten has expressed its determination to protect Japan’s fish-eating culture.
Companies mentioned：国際海洋探査委員会（ICES）、ノルウェー水産物審議会、銚子市漁業協同組合
Sopra Inc. has launched “ReverseAGI” and “EnhanceAGI,” AI technologies that automatically rebuild legacy systems using the latest architectures. They significantly reduce development workload.
Companies mentioned：経済産業省
株式会社Athlete Works has launched a specialist trainer development program offering expertise in “junior training instruction” for osteopathic and acupuncture clinics. It aims to develop personnel who can support post-treatment performance improvements.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Athlete Works
VoiceTube Inc. has entered into a business partnership with AEON Co., Ltd. Under the partnership, it will provide VoiceTube Pro free of charge for up to 6 months to participants in corporate English training programs offered by AEON’s client companies. The campaign runs from April 7, 2026, through March 31, 2027, and VoiceTube Pro, normally priced at ¥2,580 per month, will be available for free. VoiceTube is an English-learning platform with more than 5.6 million users worldwide and more than 500,000 in Japan. Founded in 1973, AEON has provided English training to more than 4,000 companies.
Sankyo Foods Co., Ltd. held a unique 2026 welcome ceremony and in-house awards event. Comedian Satoshi Kaneda of “Hannya.” and Mark Panther appeared.
HIS Mobile will launch “Bizfone,” a next-generation fully cloud-based PBX integrating AI auto-attendant functions and low-cost SIM service, on April 7, 2026. The service will support DX adoption and cost reductions in corporate phone systems.
Companies mentioned：Microsoft、Zoom、Google
KURANDO will integrate 3 logistics IT services previously offered for different use cases and launch a new service, “Logimeter (LOGIMETER),” on April 13, 2026.
Ogawa Co., Ltd. will launch “PEANUTS”-design umbrellas for rain or shine and absorbent umbrella cases in mid-March 2026. The products combine Snoopy’s charming designs with high functionality, including 100% UV protection.
“wavelogy,” an audio-analysis startup originating at Tokyo Institute of Technology, won an excellence award at the demo day for Panasonic’s 2025 accelerator program. Its project to detect water-pipe leaks using audio-analysis AI linked to smart meters received high praise.
Companies mentioned：パナソニック エレクトリックワークス社、wavelogy株式会社
X-HACK Inc. has launched “Mentai,” an AI-powered web app for practicing interviews, specializing in engineering job changes. The AI provides immediate feedback on spoken answers from 5 perspectives to help users improve their interview skills.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI（ChatGPTに関連して）
Korean restaurant Obonjip will launch its new menu item “Toomba Kalnakchi” first at its Shin-Okubo location on April 10, 2026. The menu item, making its first appearance in Japan, combines Korea’s popular rich, sweet-and-spicy cream sauce with octopus udon.
Companies mentioned：フジテレビ
VoIT Inc. has been selected for Hamamatsu City’s “FY Reiwa 7, Phase 2 Hamamatsu City Fund Support Program” and will establish a Hamamatsu branch. The company will promote DX in manufacturing through AI-powered intercoms.
株式会社PeeLine conducted a survey on travel after flying and announced that 55.5% find it burdensome. A total of 67.1% said they would consider long-term car rentals with airport pickup.
株式会社ホープス and 株式会社WiseVine have launched a strategic partnership to roll out Build & Scrap, a budgeting and management SaaS platform for local governments.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホープス、株式会社WiseVine
WALLMATE Real Estate began accepting applications on April 7, 2026, for TRINITY FUND No. 8, a real estate crowdfunding offering with an 8.0% yield and an 8-month investment period.
Companies mentioned：株式会社WALLMATE不動産
Robotics startup HatsuMuv has been selected for the domestic general-purpose robot development competition hosted by AIRoA. As part of a NEDO project, it will advance the development of robots to collect data for generative AI.
Companies mentioned：株式会社HatsuMuv、一般社団法人AIロボット協会（AIRoA）、NEDO、早稲田大学、コトブキヤ
Harmony Cafe, a multipurpose salon in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, has launched the second installment of its SDGs initiative, “Children’s Clothing Hand-Me-Downs.” For mothers dealing with the fatigue of starting a new life, it combines beauty treatments with free childcare and femcare experiences that require no change of clothes, aiming to become a source of support for the well-being of local families with children.
Companies mentioned：ハーモニー農園合同会社
TOHO Cinemas will open a new theater in Nagoya Sakae on June 11. To mark the opening, it will hold a special collaboration with スタジオジブリ, featuring posters and interior decorations.
Companies mentioned：スタジオジブリ
Amane Career and SHA have formed a business partnership and launched a support service for large companies that integrates “AI governance development” with “organizational and talent development.”
Companies mentioned：あまねキャリア株式会社、SHA株式会社
Locobus, a locally focused charter bus booking service provided by 株式会社三浦観光バス, began serving the Sagamihara area in April 2026. Its flexible, community-based transportation arrangements meet needs such as rides to medical appointments for older people and group transportation.
Companies mentioned：株式会社三浦観光バス、ロコバス横浜、ロコバス湘南、ロコバス川崎
TSUMUGU WORKS株式会社 has released its “Impact Report 2026,” which documents the social impact of its employment support program for single mothers. The report shows how flexible work arrangements help them achieve financial independence and greater control over their time, while becoming a new source of strength for businesses.
Meian Kikaku Co., Ltd. has released the full version of “Mokutore AI,” an AI-powered simulation training service for insurance agents. AI analyzes audio from practical conversation exercises and provides feedback in about 90 seconds, helping sales representatives improve the quality of their conversations. The service can be used anywhere and completed in a short time.
ForestFolks, which operates a forest asset management business, has raised funding in a seed round. With investment from Mitsubishi UFJ Capital and others, it aims to address the problem of neglected forests and achieve “forest management that can continue for 1000 years.”
Companies mentioned：三菱UFJキャピタル株式会社、スパークル株式会社、株式会社taliki、エスイノベーション株式会社
株式会社珊瑚プラットフォームズ has launched a website service to help employers offering defined-benefit corporate pension plans make their systems more transparent and strengthen information sharing with employees and retirees.
Companies mentioned：株式会社珊瑚プラットフォームズ
株式会社Ribura has launched “Haisha-kun,” an AI dispatch support system that standardizes and streamlines the highly individualized and complex dispatch operations specific to the industrial waste sector.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ribura
Seed Inc. surveyed 1,022 people about “information touchpoints and trust in purchasing behavior.” The results showed that consumers in the Reiwa era do not simply accept company ads or search results at face value. Instead, they compare and verify information across reviews, social media, e-commerce platforms, official websites and brick-and-mortar stores before making a purchase. Sources of information are diversifying beyond search engines to include e-commerce platforms, social media and videos, official websites and generative AI. Consumers read user reviews, including negative ones, and prioritize avoiding a bad purchase. Social media and influencers can spark interest, but people tend to place their ultimate trust in information from friends and acquaintances.
Cielito Lindo, a Mexican restaurant in Takeshiba, Tokyo, will hold a 1-day-only event on April 22. A former Mexican Embassy chef and a chef from a two-Michelin-starred restaurant will collaborate on a course paired with tequila.
Companies mentioned：ドンフリオ
quietcation has announced Quietcation, a new kind of travel designed to address overtourism. By encouraging trips to quiet areas away from crowds, it aims to ease pressure on tourist destinations and revitalize regional communities. To make this happen, it has launched a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE with a target of 5 million yen.
Companies mentioned：CAMPFIRE
“Recruitment Boost,” an RPO (recruitment outsourcing) service, has released a case study showing a 61% reduction in recruitment costs for a company in the building maintenance and cleaning industry. The case demonstrates the effectiveness of optimizing channels such as Indeed and supporting a recruitment strategy that builds long-term assets in an industry facing severe labor shortages.
Companies mentioned：Stella Talent Partners株式会社、Indeed、求人ボックス、エンゲージ、スタンバイ
Originalエディオングループのオフィス通販「Forestway」が、新たな会員ランク「ロイヤル会員」を新設。年間70万円以上購入するヘビーユーザーを対象に、いつでも送料当社負担やポイント最大5%還元などの特典で顧客満足度とロイヤリティ向上を図る。
Companies mentioned：エディオングループ、フォーレスト株式会社
Original株式会社びねつが正社員522名を対象に実施した調査によると、健康管理への意識は64.8％と高いものの、健康診断結果を管理していない人が2割、再検査未完了が約半数にのぼることが明らかになりました。健康改善が続かない理由の1位は「モチベーション」、再検査未完了の理由には「多忙・費用」が挙げられています。この結果は、意識啓発だけでなく、行動を支える仕組みの重要性を示唆しています。
Original大阪府豊中市の団体が、福祉イベント「とよなかフクシてん2026」を5月に開催。従来の業界向け展示会から一般市民も参加できる企画へ発展させ、福祉をより身近に感じてもらうことを目指す。
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 豊中市介護保険事業者連絡会
株式会社BottoK has begun accepting bookings through a dedicated webpage for talks on HR, AI and DX aimed at organizations that support small and midsize businesses. Talks can be provided at no charge when arranged through an organization.
Companies mentioned：株式会社BottoK、デロイトトーマツグループ、香川銀行
Original名古屋大学発ベンチャーのXENCEが、デジタル設計と未利用木材を組み合わせた新建築プロセス「ジェネレーティブコントラクト」を提唱。建設費高騰などの課題解決を目指し、持続可能な建築の実現を推進する。
Companies mentioned：名古屋大学
Korean gadget brand Redbean announced the “P1 mini,” a 3-in-1 charger compatible with the latest “Qi2.2” standard. It immediately reached its crowdfunding target and is drawing attention for fast wireless charging of up to 25W and a compact, lightweight design weighing 177g.
Companies mentioned：Redbean、GREEN FUNDING、Apple
EDGEMATRIX has partnered with MSI and INFINITIX to provide an “AI-vRAN integrated server solution” for telecommunications carriers worldwide. The solution enables communications and edge AI to run efficiently on the same platform, creating new infrastructure that monetizes base stations.
Companies mentioned：Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. (MSI)、INFINITIX Inc.
VIA Technologies Japan will exhibit at “Japan IT Week Spring 2026,” unveiling its latest edge AI platforms powered by MediaTek and NVIDIA.
Companies mentioned：MediaTek、NVIDIA、AWS
Kuchofuku Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the Heatstroke Prevention Exhibition, which opens in Osaka on April 15. In response to revisions to the Industrial Safety and Health Regulations, the company will showcase its latest Kuchofuku(R) lineup and adoption examples for a range of industries, including construction and logistics, supporting companies’ efforts to prevent heatstroke.
Companies mentioned：厚生労働省
株式会社ヘルスクリエイト, a startup from Osaka University, will hold an interactive event in Ebisu on April 14, 2026, to promote the real-world implementation of the ketogenic diet.
Companies mentioned：STUDIO VIZZ EBISU
SAUNATURE LLC has officially launched “SAUNATURE,” a booking and business management system exclusively for sauna facilities. The industry’s only SaaS integrating bookings and payments with remote control of HUUM heaters, it helps facilities operate more efficiently.
Companies mentioned：HUUM
Originalヴィタリテハウスが2026年4月1日より新料金体系と早期予約割引制度（90日前予約で1泊3000円割引）を開始。産後ケアの計画的利用を促進。
Swiss luxury watch brand Century has announced the first stainless steel model in its signature “Dragon Stone” collection. The new material joins a series previously available only in 18K gold, offering a more contemporary option with broader appeal.
A survey by 株式会社CORE found that more than 60% of people who suspected infidelity confronted the person directly, and more than 70% of those respondents said this worsened the situation. The findings show that initial actions can significantly affect evidence gathering and relationship repair.
Companies mentioned：株式会社CORE
Osaka Sakuyahime SDGs Research Group will launch SWEP, a development program for female managers and leaders, in April 2026. The 2-year program aims to foster a management perspective and promote the appointment of women executives, helping companies improve diversity.
Companies mentioned：LinkedIn Learning
Nagoya City will host the 16th “World Fair Trade Day Nagoya Coffee Summit.” Commemorating the 10th anniversary of its Fair Trade Town certification, the event aims to contribute to the SDGs through one of the largest coffee tasting events in the Tokai region.
株式会社三電社 has expanded the capabilities of “prom call,” a number-calling system for dental clinics. The system now supports integration with receipt-computer systems and calling patients by treatment chair, aiming to improve operational efficiency and reduce stress from patient wait times.
Companies mentioned：株式会社三電社
株式会社ペーンクラフト has released v5 of the iOS version of “ZonePane,” a multi-SNS client app with 30,000 cumulative downloads. The update adds automatic refresh, and a new “Pro Plan” has also been introduced alongside the Android version.
株式会社Triiku announced a major redesign of its corporate website. The company is aiming to strengthen communications about its business and principles through the new design and content.
Kobe-based 水嶋プロデュース has launched “Medatsu Dot,” a subscription service supporting advertising planning for freelance creators and printing companies. It aims to address the challenge of being unable to move beyond low fees based on production skills alone and enable higher-value proposals.
Companies mentioned：水嶋プロデュース
“hanamaru flower,” a specialty shop for foam flowers, will hold a Mother’s Day workshop event on April 25 and 26, 2026, on the 7th floor of the main building at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store. Activities include making an original bouquet, open to participants aged 5 and up (3,300 yen), and making carnations, recommended for ages 12 and up (2,750 yen). A pop-up store will run concurrently from April 22 to 29. MI Card members can book from April 8 to 14, and the general public from April 15 to 28.
Under the supervision of the All Japan Sushi Federation Association, 株式会社寿司ウォーカー opened “Sushi University®,” a fully online school, on April 7, 2026. It aims to democratize sushi chef education by removing barriers of tuition, distance and time.
Companies mentioned：全日本寿司連盟協会（J.S.F.A）、株式会社寿司ウォーカー
Next Education Think has revamped “DX Certification,” taken by a cumulative 80,000 people, to align with the government’s Digital Skill Standard (DSS), renaming it “DX Next Certification™.” The certification aims to serve as an objective measurement and evaluation benchmark for companies’ DX talent.
Companies mentioned：経済産業省、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構（IPA）
Original株式会社ウキヨがBtoB受発注業務に関する調査を実施。一律のDX化が日本特有の商慣習に合わず、大口顧客への提案機会の損失を招いていることが判明した。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ウキヨ
株式会社CHECKホールディングス has acquired approximately 40 hectares of industrial land in Iizuka, Fukuoka Prefecture. It plans to attract businesses to the site, which will be called “セントラル・ビジネスパークIIZUKA.”
Companies mentioned：近畿大学（福岡キャンパス）
最適でんき株式会社 launched “最適AI,” a new service to support AI adoption by small and medium-sized businesses, on March 24, 2026. Built around 2 pillars—AI talent development and implementation support—the service aims to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
ファイナンスメディア株式会社 has released the results of its 2026 survey on novice investors. The biggest hurdle is “not knowing what to buy,” while YouTube has become the leading learning tool.
Companies mentioned：YouTube（Google）
株式会社プレラナ and MediFrame are joining forces to launch an AI implementation support service tailored to medical institutions in March 2026. The service aims to address challenges in medical settings and reduce workloads.
Companies mentioned：MediFrame（メディフレーム）
株式会社bibin held the 10th Korean beauty caravan event, “bibint,” in Shibuya on March 27, 2026. The event brought in mega-influencers and created opportunities to experience and promote Korean cosmetics.
3 months after the Act on Proper Transactions Involving Small and Medium-sized Entrusted Businesses took effect, risks of disguised contracting in major companies’ outsourcing arrangements and challenges in reviewing contracts have come to light.
numoment株式会社 has launched the “Claude training package” for business professionals. It aims to transform organizations into workplaces with 3 times the productivity by fully leveraging AI.
Companies mentioned：numoment株式会社、Anthropic社
Original青森県十和田市の「川上スクールジャパン」がコロナ禍を機にオンラインそろばん教室へ転換し、世界26ヶ国770名の生徒を抱える規模へ急成長した。
一般社団法人ウィンタースポーツサービス（WSS） will hold the mogul event “WORLD MOGUL CAMP,” featuring top athletes including Olympic medalists, at Nakayama Pass Ski Resort in Hokkaido in April 2026.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人ウィンタースポーツサービス（WSS）、NPO法人Dosapo
Genimo合同会社’s “YoLME出版” published a book on April 7, 2026, featuring the true stories of 9 women entrepreneurs who overcame adversity. It will be available at stores including 丸善 and 紀伊國屋書店.
Companies mentioned：丸善、紀伊國屋書店
SIGNPOST, a sign shop with 100,000 social media followers, has opened preorders for its first book, “signpost CASE,” which brings together its philosophy and stories behind exterior design. The company has also reached its crowdfunding goal.
Companies mentioned：SIGNPOST
CLOVE合同会社 has published a recruitment page for contract engineers and analysts specializing in data infrastructure development and BI dashboard development.
Companies mentioned：経済産業省、IPA、矢野経済研究所、レバテック
株式会社Ictus Laboratory has officially launched “Ictus Values® Finder,” a values assessment that integrates 3 major psychological theories. Rather than measuring outward behavior, it assesses the values underlying each individual.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ictus Laboratory
株式会社PLAISIR will launch RCV Model Mist, a facial mist developed in response to feedback from professionals on photo shoots, at partner salons nationwide on April 9, 2026. The mist instantly holds a lifted-looking complexion by forming a physical film, setting the skin in 3 seconds. The suggested retail price is 3,960 yen, including tax, and the contents are 100 mL. It also contains skin-conditioning ingredients such as NMN and niacinamide.
ヒューマンアラウンド株式会社 launched “PRO FIT AGENT,” a service to help recruitment and staffing agencies attract job seekers, in April 2026.
Companies mentioned：ヒューマンアラウンド株式会社
“TABILMO,” a booking site operated by 株式会社タビルモ, has launched a partnership program for property owners. As its first initiative, it is integrating with 株式会社ユーエムイー’s “LINKEY” smart lock to help address operational challenges.
Companies mentioned：株式会社タビルモ、株式会社ユーエムイー
Travel booking site “グットリ” has added a limited-time sale for flights on フジドリームエアラインズ（FDA）. The offer covers flight and accommodation packages for departures in months 5-6, making early-summer domestic travel more affordable. The promotion is a strategy to attract customers during the quieter period after Golden Week.
Companies mentioned：フジドリームエアラインズ（FDA）
“AMNIBUS,” an online store for original merchandise, has begun taking orders for 5 new products from the TV anime “拷問バイトくんの日常.” The goods include acrylic stands and cards featuring memorable scenes with the characters, offering fans items they can “use in everyday life.”
株式会社HashPort will exhibit “HashPort Stablecoin Cafe” at the Web3 conference “TEAMZ SUMMIT,” offering visitors the chance to try stablecoin payments using HashPort Wallet. The initiative aims to provide a new payment experience and encourage communication among attendees.
Supermarket 紀ノ国屋 has announced 3 new “Suica Penguin Big Tote” designs in collaboration with the Suica Penguin. The spacious tote bags are suitable for a wide range of uses, from shopping to travel, and the character collaboration aims to expand the customer base.
Companies mentioned：紀ノ国屋
NPO法人オカヤマビューティサミット will hold an opening ceremony on April 18 for “サリエモデル,” a digital skills training program supporting single mothers’ employment and independence. The program will provide approximately 10 months of ongoing support.
Companies mentioned：IPU・環太平洋大学、一般財団法人 日本民間公益活動連携機構（JANPIA）、一般社団法人 グラミン日本
LH Co., Ltd. will open the BBQ venue “BBQ DAYS” at Ichikawa Colton Plaza on April 18, 2026. The venue offers a free shuttle bus, capacity for up to 152 people, and organizer-goes-free and student discount campaigns, making it easy to enjoy authentic BBQ.
The “Pineapple Soy Milk Series,” sold by 鈴木ハーブ研究所, has surpassed cumulative sales of 7.56 million units in the 20 years since its launch.
Companies mentioned：株式会社鈴木ハーブ研究所
“SOCIALSQUARE Nishinomiya,” a disability welfare facility operated by 特定非営利活動法人ソーシャルデザインワークス, has reopened following renovations. As part of the renovation, a small community park called “pocket park” has been created in front of the facility, launching a new initiative to connect the neighborhood with the facility and people with the facility. SOCIALSQUARE Nishinomiya opened in April 2017 and provides vocational transition support and independent living training (daily living training). The renovation aims to broaden the range of value the facility can offer so that it becomes a preferred choice in the community. A representative said the “pocket park” was created as a place where local residents can drop by freely.
株式会社オール has begun sales of “SHISAI 4K LED Display,” a COB-type LED display available in 108-, 135- and 163-inch 4K models. The product aims to bring LED displays, which have traditionally been expensive, into more accessible spaces such as meeting rooms and educational facilities. The 135-inch model is priced at 3.98 million yen, excluding tax, and is designed for use in a range of settings, including meeting rooms, auditoriums and showrooms. Development and manufacturing were handled by its affiliate, SHISAI Optoelectronics Co.,Ltd.
Naito Furniture Interior Industry, a custom furniture maker in Minami-Alps City, has begun offering furniture and gift certificates from its “ARUNAi” brand as furusato tax return gifts.
MORIKEN HAUS, with a 26-year track record in Shiga Prefecture, has launched its “Home Renewal Project.” The initiative aims to address vacant-home issues and qualitative challenges in housing distribution by providing high-quality renovations to pre-owned homes.
Original国際障害同盟（IDA）とPEACE INCLUSION PIECE（PIP）は、2027年の「世界障害者地域サミット」日本開催を見据え、2025年4月13日から東京、福岡、大阪の3都市で特別講演会を共催します。IDAのエグゼクティブ・ディレクターを招き、障害インクルージョンにおける国際的潮流と、企業・福祉・市民社会の役割について議論します。
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人PEACE INCLUSION PIECE、国際障害同盟、サイボウズ株式会社
Original株式会社BeFreeが「第3回 東芝ブレイブルーパス東京 ビジネス交流会」を2026年4月25日に開催する。スポーツを通じた異業種交流と新たなビジネス創出を目指す。
Companies mentioned：株式会社ゴールドウイン、株式会社Yeny、TANPAC株式会社、東芝ブレイブルーパス東京、横浜キヤノンイーグルス
株式会社ALBA has unveiled “Future・Line,” a sustainable new textile collection that combines recycled materials with Kyoto textile-dyeing techniques, including pigment printing.
Companies mentioned：株式会社日興染織
株式会社Uravation will launch a corporate training service specializing in Google’s AI research tool “NotebookLM” in April 2026. Because NotebookLM uses only uploaded materials to generate responses, it has a significantly lower risk of hallucinations than general-purpose AI. The training provides systematic instruction in practical methods such as using internal knowledge and summarizing meeting minutes.
The imaginary-dimension corporation 虚次元法人ï.inc, operated by 株式会社il, has launched the “ï Project,” an initiative aiming to achieve world peace based on the “Extended Imaginary Number Theory,” and published its official website.
Companies mentioned：株式会社il、虚次元法人ï.inc
インフォームシステム株式会社 launched “Movie Activity Collect” on April 1, 2026. The service enables users to centrally manage, through a browser, everything from creating application forms for video submission contests and screenings to collecting videos and judging entries.
Companies mentioned：Google
AWA株式会社 will hold a listening party featuring live appearances by DA PUMP members in the “AWA Lounge” on April 8, 2026, to mark the release of the group’s 39th single.
Companies mentioned：DA PUMP (アーティストグループ)
According to a survey by 株式会社R65不動産, about 7% of landlords have experienced a co-guarantor becoming unavailable during a rental period. More than half of them had to deal with unpaid rent or belongings left behind by other means, while some struggled to resolve the issues. The survey revealed differing levels of risk awareness and a lack of prior consultation.
Fracton Ventures and others have opened applications for “AUTON,” an accelerator program aimed at promoting interaction between talent in DeFi（decentralized finance） and AI, and developing joint businesses.
Companies mentioned：ＳＭＢＣ日興証券株式会社、株式会社Next Finance Tech、東京大学協創プラットフォーム開発株式会社、Prime Beat株式会社
The Costarica Group in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, will open a new hub, “Green Hills Coffee Roaster's Lab.,” in April 2026, combining an in-house roasting facility with an experiential shop. The facility will bring new value to the community through specialty coffee.
Wellness Communications has begun selling “Preconception Care,” an e-learning video course designed to support employees’ life planning and career development.
Shinwa Auction株式会社 will hold the “Kitaoji Rosanjin Special Auction” on April 23, 2026, offering 497 items from a treasured collection.
Companies mentioned：Shinwa Auction 株式会社、Shinwa Wise Holdings 株式会社
株式会社LANY will hold multiple online company information sessions in April 2026 on career strategies in the AI search era and an overview of LANY. The sessions will take place on April 9, 14, 17 and 21, with a capacity of 100 people each and free admission. CEO Keita Takeuchi will explain market strategy, while a recruitment representative will discuss work styles and HR systems. The company provides digital marketing and recruitment support and is also promoting AI search optimization (LLMO).
株式会社on the bakery will exhibit at the 26th Marketing Week -Spring 2026-, one of Japan's largest trade shows, taking place April 22–24, 2026. It will introduce Croissant, a no-code tool for creating online prize draws and quizzes.
Dr. Masashi Umeda and others from TCB東京中央美容外科 will present 2 papers on PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy at the 25th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Regenerative Medicine. Their presentations highlight the importance of quantitative image analysis of aesthetic medical outcomes.
Companies mentioned：TCB東京中央美容外科
コーンズテクノロジー has signed a distributor agreement with AWL-Electricity and will deploy long-range wireless power transfer technology in Japan that is resistant to obstacles.
Companies mentioned：AWL-Electricity社 (AWL-E社)
株式会社いつも surveyed consumers in their 20s to 60s in its 2nd survey on the use of generative AI for product searches. The rate of respondents who had used AI search surged from 47.1% in April 2025 to 64.0% in December of the same year, showing that AI had become an everyday shopping tool in just 8 months. More than half of people in their 60s had also tried AI search, making AI a familiar way to gather information across all generations. The main reason for using it was that it makes it possible to search without spending much time (time efficiency), cited by 54.7%. E-commerce-focused AI tools such as Amazon Rufus also showed high rates of continued use.
すばるランド CAMP FIELD, operated by 富士観光開発株式会社, opened for the season on April 4, 2026. At the foot of Mount Fuji, it offers natural grass campsites and the convenience of being next to a theme park, aiming to attract families.