# AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-07 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 1 of 10

One 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.

## [Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture] Karatsu City to provide subsidies in Reiwa 8 for travel product development, training camps, filming and reporting

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:14:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000142586.html
- anchor: #n52370
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人 唐津観光協会

Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, will provide subsidies during Reiwa 8 for travel product development, sports and cultural training camps, filming and reporting. The goal is to increase tourism and the number of people engaging with the region.

## QommonsAI training held in Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture — “Even after personnel changes, generative AI will probably be used” — Managers and younger employees learn together across organizational boundaries

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:12:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000666.000088829.html
- anchor: #n52371

Polimill株式会社 held a training session in Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture, on using QommonsAI, a generative AI service for local governments. Managers and younger staff took part and recognized the importance of using AI in future public administration. The training aims to promote digital transformation in local governments.

## DuoTech、相模原市による市マスコットキャラクター「さがみん」の生成AIアバターを活用した実証実験に協力

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:12:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000180551.html
- anchor: #n52372
- Companies mentioned: 相模原市

DuoTechは相模原市と協力し、市マスコット「さがみん」の生成AIアバターを用いた実証実験を開始。市民が市のウェブサイトで子育て関連情報を容易に探せるようにすることを目的とし、AIによる対話型の案内サービスを検証します。

## アパレル廃棄問題の「繊維選別」を低コスト装置で解決へ。手のひらサイズ・100万円以下の装置開発が環境省推進費に採択

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:10:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000041152.html
- anchor: #n52373
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人ニッセンケン品質評価センター、独立行政法人環境再生保全機構 (ERCA)、環境省、ナカノ株式会社

ニッセンケン品質評価センターが、アパレル廃棄問題解決のため、低コストな繊維選別装置を開発。この研究が環境省の推進費に採択され、循環型社会の実現への貢献が期待される。

## [April 23 (Thu.), 13:30 onward / Young Talent Recruitment Conference 2026] An in-depth look at recruitment strategies in the AI era — What skills are HR professionals expected to have now?

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001512.000013485.html
- anchor: #n52392
- Companies mentioned: 楽天グループ、株式会社ZENKIGEN、HRクラウド株式会社、株式会社ホリプロ・グループ・ホールディングス、株式会社学情

An online seminar explaining recruitment strategies in the AI era for HR and recruitment professionals will be held on April 23 as part of the Young Talent Recruitment Conference 2026, hosted by 株式会社学情.

## インフォマート、建設業界に特化した新サービス「BP経費精算」の先行ユーザー版を2026年5月に提供開始

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000849.000013808.html
- anchor: #n52391
- Companies mentioned: インフォマート

インフォマートは建設業界に特化した新サービス「BP経費精算」を発表。2026年5月に先行版、2027年1月に本格提供を開始。現場の立替経費をデジタル化し、工事単位の原価管理と業務効率化を実現する。

## 『ORICON エンタメ・マーケット白書 2025』 発売 音楽市場は6,410.7億円で19年以降最高 ストリーミング拡大で成長基調

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000745.000034467.html
- anchor: #n52390

Oricon Research Inc. has released “ORICON Entertainment Market White Paper 2025.” The music market reached ¥641.07 billion, its highest level since 2019, driven by streaming growth. The music segment performed well in the video market. In the book market, “BOOK” sales rose for the first time in 9 years. Snow Man ranked No. 1 in music and video software sales, while Mrs. GREEN APPLE became the first act in Oricon history to exceed ¥10 billion in digital sales.

## Mercari shipments via Eco Mercari Bin now accepted at PUDO Station parcel lockers

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000528.000026386.html
- anchor: #n52389
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メルカリ、Packcity Japan株式会社、SBS即配サポート株式会社

株式会社メルカリ began allowing Eco Mercari Bin parcels to be shipped from PUDO Station parcel lockers operated by Packcity Japan in April 2026.

## Business co-creation company Relic makes design consultancy SEESAW, winner of numerous design awards in Japan and overseas, a wholly owned subsidiary; Yohei Murakoshi to become CDO on April 1

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000471.000016318.html
- anchor: #n52388

株式会社Relic has made design consultancy 株式会社SEESAW a wholly owned subsidiary, strengthening its design capabilities in new business development and branding. SEESAW representative Yohei Murakoshi has become Relic’s CDO, and the two companies will combine their expertise to advance the “democratization of innovation.” The strategic acquisition adds creative leadership to Relic’s “two-pronged management” approach.

## [Total repayments exceed ¥25.5 billion] TECROWD Fund No. 87 completes distributions and repayment with an actual annual yield of 11.82%

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000270.000061009.html
- anchor: #n52387
- Companies mentioned: TECRA株式会社

Fund No. 87 of TECROWD, a real estate crowdfunding service operated by TECRA株式会社, has completed its investment period and repaid principal and distributed returns at an actual annual yield of 11.82%, exceeding expectations.

## British tea brand AHMAD TEA switches to packaging featuring the official emblem after receiving the King’s Award, the UK’s highest business honor

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000247.000020736.html
- anchor: #n52386
- Companies mentioned: 富永貿易株式会社

British tea brand AHMAD TEA received the King’s Award, the UK’s most prestigious business award, in 2024 in recognition of its contribution to sustainable development. The brand is now transitioning to packaging featuring the award’s official emblem.

## [Latest issue of WWDJAPAN] A “Fashion & Beauty Industry Guide” for newcomers joining the industry in 2026

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000185.000080364.html
- anchor: #n52385
- Companies mentioned: LVMH、ケリング(KERING)、リシュモン、ナイキ、アディダス、ファーストリテイリング、ロレアル、ユニリーバ、エスティーローダー、P&G、資生堂、花王

WWDJAPAN has released a “Fashion & Beauty Industry Guide” for 2026 graduates and industry professionals. It brings together the latest industry data and developments at major companies to support career development, and is available in print and digital editions.

## [Exclusive Report Vol. 42] Industrial solar power for large companies: “The optimal time to adopt” and the “persuasive evidence” needed to secure approval

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000086246.html
- anchor: #n52384
- Companies mentioned: 国際航業株式会社、IDEATECH

A survey by Kokusai Kogyo found that the main reason large companies consider industrial solar power is their decarbonization policies. Examples from other companies and detailed cost information are important to securing approval, and proposals made during budget planning are effective.

## Tomizawa Shoten Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu store to grand-open on Tuesday, April 21, 2026!

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000083916.html
- anchor: #n52383

株式会社富澤商店 will open the Tomizawa Shoten Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu store on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Located on the 2nd floor of Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu 1, the store will carry 3,200 SKUs. To mark the opening, it will offer a selection of promotions from Tuesday, April 21, 2026, through Wednesday, May 6, including lucky bags and special prices on popular products. Offers include a dried fruit lucky bag for ¥1,800 including tax and a special price when buying 3 bags of bean snacks for ¥1,080 including tax. Tomizawa Shoten is a specialty store for confectionery and baking ingredients and equipment, founded 107 years ago.

## “Akahon AI” launches to support independent study for university entrance exam essays

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000006170.html
- anchor: #n52382
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社みんがく

Sekaishisosha Kyogakusha has released “Akahon AI,” a new problem book in which AI evaluates and provides feedback on essays. Users can photograph their answers with a smartphone for an AI assessment, enabling independent study. The service is also expected to reduce teachers’ grading workload.

## [New release] Add a “soft” touch of pastel color to your room. “Kotorina,” a cute resin tatami mat that can be wiped clean and resists mold, is here.

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000084404.html
- anchor: #n52381

Hagihara Co., Ltd. has launched “Kotorina,” a resin tatami mat in pastel colors designed to suit Western-style rooms. It can be wiped clean and resists mold, combining practical features that address the concerns of families with children with an appealing design.

## [Latest for 2026] The real cost of cosmetic medical treatments by age group: beauty trends across generations revealed through average spending

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000078300.html
- anchor: #n52380

口コミ広場 Inc. has released average spending on cosmetic medical treatments by age group, based on 2025 data from “美容医療の口コミ広場.” Spending rises with age and peaks among people in their 50s at approximately ¥89,000.

## [Online / Thursday, April 9, 2026, 19:00] Free online seminar: “Real changes at 3 clinics: Designing practices that keep patients coming back naturally”

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000106940.html
- anchor: #n52379
- Companies mentioned: Wrusty

株式会社Wrusty will hold a free online seminar on April 9. Using “march,” a system that leverages LINE, the seminar will explain how to design clinics that encourage patients to keep coming back. It will share know-how that achieved a 9-fold increase in revenue in 1 year, with the aim of improving outcomes for medical institutions.

## <MIGAKI FARM Yuriage store> An exquisite, refreshing treat made by shaving frozen, fully ripened Migaki strawberries. 5 spring and summer menu items, including “Whole Shaved Strawberry,” go on sale April 9 (Thu.)

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000009020.html
- anchor: #n52378

MIGAKI FARM SHOP&CAFE Yuriage, operated by 株式会社GRA, will launch 5 spring and summer desserts made with Migaki strawberries delivered directly from its own farm, starting April 9, 2026.

## [Professional Talent Organization] “Official original muffler towel,” a support item for “Commuter Runner Shunsuke Matsui,” is ready!

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000144400.html
- anchor: #n52377
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プロ人材機構、RUNNET

プロ人材機構 has produced original muffler towels as fan merchandise for runner Shunsuke Matsui, whom it sponsors. The towels, which celebrate Matsui’s achievements and carry a message about the company’s business succession support, will be distributed at upcoming races.

## [Nationwide rollout] A “youth clinic” launches for people aged 10–20 who “have no one to talk to.” Counseling services for young people start at 100 yen.

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000139900.html
- anchor: #n52376
- Companies mentioned: ペアライフクリニック

ペアライフクリニックが、10〜20代向けの「ユースクリニック」を渋谷に開設。匿名・保険証不要で、性や心の悩みを1回100円で専門家に相談できる。今後は全国展開も予定。

## May 20 (Wednesday) | NOKIOO to speak at the “HR Conference 2026-Spring-,” hosted by 日本の人事部! Learn how to “design management experience that changes mindsets through action,” based on development data from 300 women leaders.

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000054755.html
- anchor: #n52375
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NOKIOO、日本の人事部

株式会社NOKIOO will speak at the “HR Conference 2026-Spring-,” discussing how to design management experience based on development data from 300 women leaders.

## Organizing “why projects stall” from 3 perspectives: individual, organization, and team. A set of 3 white papers released free of charge.

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000161959.html
- anchor: #n52374

株式会社enco has released for free a set of 3 white papers, “Building a Self-Driven Organization: The Complete Set,” explaining the causes of stalled internal projects across 3 levels: individual, organization, and team.

## Hakuhodo DY ONE and 博報堂テクノロジーズ add AI agent features to “iPalette,” their collaboration platform for advertisers.

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:09:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000140732.html
- anchor: #n52393
- Companies mentioned: Hakuhodo DY ONE、博報堂テクノロジーズ

Hakuhodo DY ONE and 博報堂テクノロジーズ have added AI agent features to the advertising collaboration platform “iPalette.” Automated analysis and insights from advertising reports will help improve operational efficiency and enable faster decision-making.

## A reinterpretation of JAPAN LUXURY — Okayama denim and the world of antiques by FUMI LEE, selected for VOGUE100 —

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:07:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000163940.html
- anchor: #n52394
- Companies mentioned: 阪急うめだ本店、VOGUE

FUMI LEE’s “FUMIJEAN,” selected for VOGUE100, will hold its first pop-up store at 阪急うめだ本店. The brand will unveil a limited collection that blends Okayama denim and antiques to express “wabi-sabi.”

## An immersive concert exploring Monet’s world of paintings through music: “Planetarium Concert -Classics Inspired by Monet-”

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:07:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000165.000140736.html
- anchor: #n52395
- Companies mentioned: コニカミノルタプラネタリアTOKYO

コニカミノルタプラネタリアTOKYO has decided to extend the run of its popular immersive concert, “Planetarium Concert -Classics Inspired by Monet-.” Audiences can experience Monet’s world of paintings through 360-degree visuals and live performances by a string quartet.

## [Ragnarok Online] New job “Druid: Chosen by the World Tree,” which lets players transform into animals, goes live today!

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:06:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002091.000025063.html
- anchor: #n52396

On April 7, 2026, Ragnarok Online introduced a new job, “Druid: Chosen by the World Tree,” which lets players transform into animals. To mark the launch, the “Druid Launch Celebration Event” and the “4th Job and Expanded 4th Job Starter Pack Campaign” will be held. The “Mimimi Mission Master” event and a new item, “Costama FlowerGardenVI,” will also be introduced, giving players a range of rewards and content to enjoy.

## [Nara stay experience report] Listening closely to the voice of the “sacred forest”: A look at the “World Heritage Kasugayama Primeval Forest Guided Walk”

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:06:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000410.000036429.html
- anchor: #n52397

Nara City is offering the “World Heritage Kasugayama Primeval Forest Guided Walk” as a hometown tax donation gift. The city is expanding its stay-and-experience gifts and increasing donations. This article introduces the appeal of an experience exploring a forest that has been protected as a sacred site.

## KANA-L HOLDINGS enters business partnership with AI video creator Akihiro Miyagi and AOI Pro.

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:05:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000149265.html
- anchor: #n52398
- Companies mentioned: AOI Pro.、シースリーフィルム、ティー・ケー・オー、日本テレビ

Akihiro Miyagi, an AI video creator affiliated with KANA-L HOLDINGS, has entered a business partnership with major video production company AOI Pro. The partnership aims to improve the efficiency and sophistication of video production using generative AI, marking an important move to accelerate AI adoption in the industry.

## 母子モ expands its “Pregnancy Notification Service,” specializing in the digitization of pregnancy notifications!

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:05:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000534.000099909.html
- anchor: #n52399

母子モ株式会社 is expanding its “Pregnancy Notification Service,” an additional feature of the 母子モ maternal and child health handbook app that lets users submit pregnancy notifications digitally. The service aims to improve municipal operational efficiency and convenience for pregnant women, while advancing digital transformation in maternal and child health.

## TOKYO EPIC to deliver keynote at CartoonNext2026. Japan-born AI animation studio takes center stage in Europe.

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:05:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000120274.html
- anchor: #n52400

TOKYO EPIC COO Hayato Inoue has been selected as a keynote speaker at Cartoon Next 2026, one of Europe’s leading conferences, to be held in France in April 2026. He will discuss structural changes in animation production driven by generative AI.

## [福岡ソフトバンクホークス] First wave of former-player guest announcements for “OH SADAHARU LEGACY DAY,” to be held on May 24 (Sunday)!

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:04:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000515.000012156.html
- anchor: #n52401
- Companies mentioned: 福岡ソフトバンクホークス、北海道日本ハムファイターズ

福岡ソフトバンクホークス has announced the 1st group of former-player guests for “OH SADAHARU LEGACY DAY” on May 24. Legendary players, including Sadaharu Oh, will take part in the ceremony, which aims to pass on baseball culture.

## [Up to 70% OFF] Shopping app “amood” launches limited-time campaign for girly fashion brand “Sugar Powder”.

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:04:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000172038.html
- anchor: #n52402
- Companies mentioned: ABLY Corporation., Inc.

Korean shopping app “amood” will run a limited-time campaign starting April 6, 2026, featuring spring arrivals from girly fashion brand “Sugar Powder.” Discounts will reach up to 70%.

## GIGABYTE launches the 24.5-inch GIGABYTE GS25F14 gaming monitor with full HD resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate.

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:03:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001090.000032645.html
- anchor: #n52403
- Companies mentioned: シー・エフ・デー販売株式会社、GIGABYTE、Amazon

GIGABYTE has launched the 24.5-inch full HD gaming monitor “GIGABYTE GS25F14.” It features a 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, and will be sold exclusively on Amazon starting April 10, 2026.

## [0 yen in initial setup costs] “BRO-ZERO,” a new financing scheme as an alternative to bank loans, revamped with a dedicated business landing page. Increase property value without using credit lines!

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:03:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000097580.html
- anchor: #n52404
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブロードエンタープライズ

Broad Enterprise has published a landing page for “BRO-ZERO,” a new financing scheme as an alternative to bank loans. The service enables property owners to increase property value without using their own funds or credit lines, drawing attention as a new approach to solving financing challenges in the industry.

## An “online reporting feature” has been added to MESICOT, the adverse event information collection and management system!

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:03:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000049259.html
- anchor: #n52405
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミュートス

株式会社ミュートス has added an online reporting feature to MESICOT, its adverse event information collection and management system. Healthcare professionals can now submit information directly via a web form, reducing the workload for medical representatives and speeding up information collection.

## [Seminar report] How is food e-commerce changing in the age of AI search? What makes content stand out—and what needs to be reconsidered?

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:02:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000220.000001653.html
- anchor: #n52406
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エスファクトリー、Google、OpenAI (ChatGPT)

Island Co., which operates “Otoriyose Net,” held a seminar for food e-commerce businesses on content strategy in the age of AI search. The seminar report and archived video have been made available for free.

## [Patent obtained] Long sleeves that keep you cooler the more you move. New “SHIELDÉ” sports line optimized for active movement. Makuake presales begin Monday, April 13.

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:02:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000143539.html
- anchor: #n52407
- Companies mentioned: Makuake

東光商事株式会社 will begin presales on Makuake on April 13, 2026, for the “SHIELDÉ Sports Line,” sportswear featuring patented heat-dissipation and heat-shielding technology.

## Full-scale adoption of AI agents to automate QA processes. Strengthening the quality of LINE Yahoo services and accelerating development.

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:02:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000152561.html
- anchor: #n52408
- Companies mentioned: LINEヤフー株式会社

LINEヤフーコミュニケーションズ fully introduced AI agents to automate QA processes in April 2026, cutting test design workload by 50%. The company aims to reduce QA workload by up to 80% in fiscal 2027.

## Caddireat Innovation株式会社, creating innovation in beauty, holds reception to mark its 10th anniversary.

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:01:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000080003.html
- anchor: #n52409

Caddireat Innovation株式会社, which operates beauty and innerwear brands, held a reception in Tokyo to mark its 10th anniversary.

## [Aeon exclusive] T-shirts in collaboration with popular anime “Tom and Jerry” go on sale April 10 (Fri.)

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005756.000007505.html
- anchor: #n52410

On April 10, 2026, Aeon will release 8 T-shirt designs featuring “Tom and Jerry” through Doublefocus, a specialty store for young casual wear. The shirts will be available in sizes S to XL and cost 1,980 yen before tax (2,178 yen including tax). They will be sold at about 170 Aeon and Aeon Style stores in Honshu, Shikoku and Okinawa, as well as on Aeon Style Online. “Tom and Jerry” is a popular animated series that debuted in 1940.

## 【アルティスリンク】新入社員研修に農業体験を組み込んだ食育・人材育成の取り組みが評価─農林水産省「食育実践優良法人顕彰制度」の初回認定法人に認定

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000484.000019180.html
- anchor: #n52411
- Companies mentioned: 農林水産省

アルティウスリンク株式会社が、新入社員の農業体験など独自の食育・健康経営施策を評価され、農林水産省が新設した「食育実践優良法人」の初回認定を受けました。

## Comprehensive 24-hour brightening※1 care, day and night. A new Snow Beauty skincare powder arrives. Enhanced with the brightening※1 active ingredient “4MSK※2” and the moisturizing ingredient niacinamide.

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003089.000005794.html
- anchor: #n52412

Shiseido will release the Snow Beauty Brightening Skincare Powder on July 21, 2026, in limited quantities, offering comprehensive 24-hour brightening care. The product newly features the brightening active ingredient “4MSK” and the moisturizing ingredient niacinamide, helping prevent spots and freckles while preserving skin moisture. It can be used to finish or touch up makeup during the day, and as the final step in nighttime skincare, protecting skin from friction with bedding and dryness. Suggested retail prices are 7,000 yen (7,700 yen including tax) for the compact and 4,300 yen (4,730 yen including tax) for a refill.

## Opening April 24 (Fri.): “A voice in a million!” A singular soprano takes on Wagner’s greatest masterpiece. Trailer, promotional video and stills from Tristan und Isolde unveiled all at once!

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000504.000053064.html
- anchor: #n52413
- Companies mentioned: メトロポリタン・オペラ、東劇、ニューヨーク・タイムズ、ニューヨーク・マガジン

Wagner’s opera Tristan und Isolde will be screened at cinemas nationwide from April 24 as part of the 2025-26 season of Shochiku’s MET Live Viewing.

## AI meeting minutes tool LINE WORKS AiNote receives major update

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000524.000020202.html
- anchor: #n52414

LINE WORKS’ AI meeting minutes tool LINE WORKS AiNote has been updated with an “Automatic Speaker Recognition” feature that identifies up to 30 speakers and an “AI Summary” feature that can extract tasks.

## Steak Miya enters a new era. The menu expands to offer something for everyone, adding light meals and seafood alongside new steak dishes.

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000683.000043111.html
- anchor: #n52415
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アトム、コロワイドグループ

コロワイドグループの株式会社アトムが運営する「ステーキ宮」が、2026年4月8日より新グランドメニューを開始。全粒粉パンの食べ放題やコミコミ価格の導入、新メニューの追加により、幅広いニーズに応える。

## Meek launches eSIM service on KDDI lines for its MVNE service

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000157.000073834.html
- anchor: #n52416
- Companies mentioned: KDDI、NTTドコモ、ソフトバンク

Meek Corporation launched eSIM service using KDDI lines for MVNO operators on April 7, 2026.

## CLINKS株式会社 joins 一般社団法人 Generative AI Japan

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000056645.html
- anchor: #n52417
- Companies mentioned: CLINKS株式会社、一般社団法人 Generative AI Japan

CLINKS株式会社 has joined 一般社団法人 Generative AI Japan (GenAI) as a member company, aiming to promote the responsible use of generative AI and create value together. The company will accelerate its evolution as an AI DRIVEN COMPANY and strengthen company-wide AI talent development, the creation of a secure AI utilization platform, and support for client companies using AI.

## Johnny Walker’s new product, “Johnny Walker Blonde,” finally launches April 7! Introducing “Magic Hour Mix,” a new style of whisky “born to be mixed”

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000077535.html
- anchor: #n52418

Johnny Walker released its new whisky, Johnny Walker Blonde, designed for mixing, on April 7, 2026. The new product has a light taste and a fruity, vibrant character, and introduces “Magic Hour Mix,” enjoyed in combination with a variety of mixers. To mark the launch, a collaborative campaign with LEMONADE by Lemonica and 3 experiential events will be held. Influencers Hana, Clara Blanc and KANAKA also share recommended “Magic Hour Mix” recipes.

## The April issue of “Monthly Gift PREMIUM” is now on sale to popular acclaim! An in-depth guide to the fundamentals of gift distribution and the latest in sales promotion! Also available at the Premium Incentive Show

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000293.000033104.html
- anchor: #n52420
- Companies mentioned: 日本プロモーショナル・マーケティング協会、流通ジャーナリスト・ラディック

株式会社ビジネスガイド社 released the April 2026 issue of “Monthly Gift PREMIUM,” a magazine specializing in gifts and distribution, on April 1. The issue features a special section on the fundamentals of gift distribution.

## Nihon Calmic holds 2026 entrance ceremony

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000063379.html
- anchor: #n52419
- Companies mentioned: 共立製薬株式会社

On April 1, 2026, Nihon Calmic held a joint entrance ceremony with Kyoritsu Seiyaku at Kudan Kaikan Terrace, welcoming 9 new employees. President Takaaki Takai called on them to take on the challenge of new transformation.

## Bounce strengthens luggage services through partnership with JTB Global Marketing & Travel in Kyoto

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000150374.html
- anchor: #n52421
- Companies mentioned: Bounce, Inc.、株式会社JTBグローバルマーケティング＆トラベル

Bounce, a luggage storage service, has partnered with JTB Global Marketing & Travel. Luggage storage has begun at the Sunrise Tours Desk in front of Kyoto Station, promoting hands-free sightseeing.

## Even Maomao, protagonist of “The Apothecary Diaries,” recommends it...? Volume 1 of the fresh cannibalism comedy “The Son of the Immortal King” goes on sale Tuesday, April 7, 2026!

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019188.000007006.html
- anchor: #n52644
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、イマジカインフォス

株式会社KADOKAWA will release volume 1 of the comic “The Son of the Immortal King,” based on a work by Natsu Hyuga, on April 7, 2026. This new cannibalism-comedy series is by the author of the popular work “The Apothecary Diaries.”

## [A hot topic] Self-care book “90% of Your Health Depends on Blood Flow,” which focuses on circulation and the spine, ranks No. 1 in weekly rankings (overall or practical books) at major bookstores

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019167.000007006.html
- anchor: #n52643
- Companies mentioned: KADOKAWA、サニタス東京中目黒、紀伊國屋書店新宿本店、有隣堂アトレ恵比寿店、三省堂書店有楽町店

KADOKAWA’s self-care book “90% of Your Health Depends on Blood Flow” ranked No. 1 in sales at major bookstores shortly after its release. Its original method for improving modern-day ailments by focusing on “blood flow” and the “spine” is attracting support.

## 4月25日(土)より【TVアニメ『氷の城壁』 POP UP SHOP in ブシロードクリエイティブストア 秋葉原本店】の開催が決定！

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009420.000014827.html
- anchor: #n52642
- Companies mentioned: ブシロード、ブシロードクリエイティブ、アニメイト

ブシロードクリエイティブが、TVアニメ『氷の城壁』のPOP UP SHOPを秋葉原で期間限定開催。「ウッぴー」バウンドコーデの描き下ろしイラストを使用した新商品を販売する。

## DIANA Bunko’s “The Regressed Lady Wants to Be Happy This Time: Her Fated Partner Is a Yandere Duke with an Outrageous Reputation” goes on sale April 7, 2026!

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007313.000005875.html
- anchor: #n52641
- Companies mentioned: インプレスグループ、Kindle、コミックシーモア

株式会社ICE is releasing a new title from DIANA Bunko, a romance fiction imprint for adult women. The story follows a noblewoman who is killed by her husband and repeatedly returns to the past. It will be available through e-book stores from April 7, 2026. The story features time looping and yandere elements.

## DIANA Bunko’s “The Monster Princess’s Wedding” goes on sale April 7, 2026!

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007312.000005875.html
- anchor: #n52640
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ICE、インプレスグループ、天海社、Amazon (Kindle)、コミックシーモア

株式会社ICE released “The Monster Princess’s Wedding” on April 7, 2026, from DIANA Bunko, its romance fiction imprint for adult women.

## [April 16 event] A special event where Shibata and Nishiyama give an in-depth explanation of the “secrets of Pasocom Music Club’s live set” themselves

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007311.000005875.html
- anchor: #n52639
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リットーミュージック、インプレスグループ

Rittor Music will hold an in-person and online-streamed event on April 16, 2026, offering an in-depth explanation of the “secrets of Pasocom Music Club’s live set.”

## Compact cooler uses 2 fans to dissipate heat, helping prevent heat buildup in routers and other devices

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005903.000011495.html
- anchor: #n52638
- Companies mentioned: サンワサプライ株式会社

Sanwa Supply has released the USB-powered compact cooler TK-CLN32U to prevent Wi-Fi routers and other devices from overheating. Equipped with 2 quiet fans, it cools devices efficiently when placed underneath them.

## Aeon E-Heart’s Ohitsu Gohan Shichijuchu opens at 福屋広島駅前店 in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, on April 9!

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005748.000007505.html
- anchor: #n52637
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イオンイーハート、福屋広島駅前店

株式会社イオンイーハート will open the first Hiroshima Prefecture location of its dashi chazuke specialty chain Ohitsu Gohan Shichijuchu at 福屋広島駅前店 on April 9. The restaurant will also offer limited-time menu items tailored to demand for Japanese-style cafes and local preferences.

## 「GMOトラスト・ログイン」、関連会社のID管理を支援する「サプライチェーンIDプロテクトプラン」提供開始【GMOグローバルサイン】

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005321.000000136.html
- anchor: #n52636
- Companies mentioned: GMOインターネットグループ

GMOグローバルサイン began offering “サプライチェーンIDプロテクトプラン” on 2026年4月7日, enabling centralized management of external users’ IDs without requiring development.

## 【DMM Regional Revitalization】DMM supports a project by 馬路村農業協同組合! Crowdfunding campaign launches to support the last remaining 1 green chili pepper farm

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005012.000002581.html
- anchor: #n52635
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社DMM.com、馬路村農業協同組合、CAMPFIRE

DMM Regional Revitalization is supporting a crowdfunding campaign by the Umaji Village agricultural cooperative in Kochi Prefecture. The number of farms growing green chili peppers, an ingredient in the local specialty “青オニゆずこしょう,” has dwindled to 1, putting production at risk. The project aims to encourage new entrants by improving farmland and preserve the traditional flavor.

## “Show your appreciation with your mother’s favorite color” A new Mother’s Day proposal to enjoy in the skies over Shibuya. A French Mother’s Day course featuring a choice of 5 cake colors: “Mother’s Day Course ～Merci Maman 推しカラーケーキセレクション～”

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004062.000005113.html
- anchor: #n52634
- Companies mentioned: 渋谷エクセルホテル東急

渋谷エクセルホテル東急 will begin offering a French course for Mother’s Day on 2026年4月18日. The highlight is a cake available in 5 colors, allowing guests to choose their mother’s “oshi color” (favorite color).

## ＜Chiba Prefectural Citizens’ Day Celebration＞Turning gratitude for the local community into an exceptional dish. A culinary festival celebrating “local production for local consumption” opens on 5/8 (Fri)

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003628.000014571.html
- anchor: #n52633
- Companies mentioned: ホテルニューオータニ幕張

ホテルニューオータニ幕張 will mark Chiba Prefectural Citizens’ Day by offering a special course themed around locally sourced food for a limited time starting May 8. The course features an abundance of ingredients from Chiba Prefecture and showcases the appeal of local cuisine.

## 『銀の匙 Silver Spoon』15th anniversary! Bookstore giveaway fair offers a special mini clear file (全3種)!

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003626.000013640.html
- anchor: #n52632
- Companies mentioned: 小学館（推測）

A giveaway fair offering special mini clear files at participating bookstores nationwide will be held to mark the 15th anniversary of the serialization of 『銀の匙 Silver Spoon』 by Hiromu Arakawa.

## “Lunch Course” launches at Hawaii-born French bistro “natuRe tokyo,” perfect for a special treat! A set with a free-flow wine plan is also available for wine lovers

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003056.000001304.html
- anchor: #n52631
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゼットン、アンドエスティHDグループ

“Lunch Course,” priced from 4,300 yen, has launched at “natuRe tokyo,” a Hawaii-born French bistro operated by 株式会社ゼットン. A free-flow wine plan is also available.

## 新たなD.R.Bに向けたストーリーを描く「ヒプステ《Fling Posse & 麻天狼 feat. 鬼瓦ボンバーズ ＆ D4》」千秋楽2公演を4月19日（日）に「ABEMA PPV」にて独占生放送！

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003023.000064643.html
- anchor: #n52630

ABEMA PPV will exclusively livestream the 2 closing performances of the new production “ヒプステ《Fling Posse & 麻天狼 feat. 鬼瓦ボンバーズ ＆ D4》” from 『ヒプノシスマイク -Division Rap Battle-』Rule the Stage on April 19 (Sun), 2026. The performances come in 2 versions, 【Mode A】 (17:00 performance) and 【Mode B】 (12:00 performance), with some differences in the opening direction and live performance segments. Tickets go on sale at 18:00 on April 6 (Mon), 2026, with prices ranging from 3,700 yen (tax included) to 8,000 yen (tax included) each. A 700-yen cashback campaign will also be held for ABEMA Premium subscribers who purchase a ticket for both performances.

## Takashi Atoda, 91, to release final story collection 『掌より愛をこめて』 on May 27 (Wed)!

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002794.000047877.html
- anchor: #n52629
- Companies mentioned: 新潮社、NHK

The final story collection, 『掌より愛をこめて』, by Naoki Prize-winning author Takashi Atoda, 91, will be released by 新潮社 on May 27. It contains 36 flash-fiction stories written between 1993 and last year.

## コスモスイニシア enters a new stage of growth, launching the first year of its new medium-term management plan with 27 new employees (news release)

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002634.000002296.html
- anchor: #n52628
- Companies mentioned: 大和ハウスグループ、リクルートグループ

コスモスイニシア, part of 大和ハウスグループ, held its 2026 entrance ceremony and welcomed 27 new employees. As it enters the first year of its new medium-term management plan, the company has expressed its determination to move into a new stage of growth.

## “A home with clean air without running 24-hour mechanical ventilation”: Approximately 80% said they were unaware. What do people think about the air quality in their homes?

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002526.000044800.html
- anchor: #n52627

株式会社トラストホーム and 株式会社NEXER jointly surveyed 350 men and women nationwide who own and live in detached houses about “awareness of home air and indoor environments and their effects on health.” The survey was conducted from March 19 to March 26, 2026. Results showed that 45.4%, or about half, had at some point been concerned about indoor air quality, while 80.3% said they did not know about “homes with clean air without running 24-hour mechanical ventilation.” Meanwhile, 73.4% said they would like to prioritize clean air when choosing a home, and 82.3% felt that the air environment at home is important for their family’s health.

## Mynavi releases its “2026 Survey Report on Clothing and Appearance for Part-Time Jobs”

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002384.000002955.html
- anchor: #n52626

According to a Mynavi survey, about 67% of student part-time workers support “freedom in clothing and appearance” at work, and about 60% said flexible rules increase their desire to apply and their motivation.

## 【Kyushu region only】FamilyMart × HKT48 project starts April 7. Chance to win a poster personally signed by an HKT48 member!? Message-printed bromides and more as the Kyushu support project ramps up with a series of new offerings

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002263.000046210.html
- anchor: #n52625
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Mercury、アサヒ飲料

FamilyMart will launch a new campaign in its “Community-Based Kyushu Support Project” in the Kyushu region and Yamaguchi Prefecture on April 7, 2026, in collaboration with HKT48.

## FURYU launches a full-scale print business for “oshi activities” / “SUKELU factory,” a machine for printing text and photos, to roll out nationwide from March

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002225.000005167.html
- anchor: #n52624

FURYU will roll out “SUKELU factory,” a machine for printing text and photos, nationwide from March, targeting the “oshi activities” market of around 14 million people. Leveraging purikura machine technology, it makes it easy to create cute goods celebrating your favorite idols and characters.

## 【Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka】“Voice Actor Chiaki Kobayashi Premium Talk Show Vol.2” returns for a second edition following popular demand

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002191.000023303.html
- anchor: #n52623
- Companies mentioned: イープラス、チケットぴあ、ローソンチケット

Popular voice actor Chiaki Kobayashi’s “Premium Talk Show Vol.2” will be held at Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka on June 14, 2026. The second edition follows the popularity of last year’s event.

## 【Risonare Nasu】Toast in the middle of a vast rice paddy! “Rice Paddy Beer Garden,” featuring craft beer and homemade pickles, returns this year

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002038.000033064.html
- anchor: #n52622
- Companies mentioned: 星野リゾート（推測）、那須高原ビール

“Rice Paddy Beer Garden” will be held at Risonare Nasu starting July 1, 2026. Guests can enjoy craft beer, homemade summer vegetable pickles and amazake shaved ice in the middle of a vast rice paddy.

## 【CODE A】26SS POP UP SHOP to be held on the 4F of 博多阪急 from April 8 (Wed)

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001981.000002439.html
- anchor: #n52621
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワールド、博多阪急

The apparel brand “CODE A,” operated by 株式会社ワールド, will hold a limited-time POP UP SHOP at 博多阪急 from April 8 to April 21.

## Revealing efforts to visualize “resource circulation in the district” in Yokohama Minato Mirai

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001893.000013670.html
- anchor: #n52620

The Yokohama Minato Mirai 21 District was selected by the Ministry of the Environment as a “Decarbonization Leading Area” and is working to promote a circular economy. To track and visualize resource flows generated within the district, the number of participating facilities has been expanded to 30, and results including the latest material flow diagrams have been published. The diagram is the world’s first example of visualizing resource circulation at the city-district level, and also shows categories with high emissions and the circularity rate. The initiative aims to identify priority areas and create new opportunities.

## J:COM establishes an alumni hiring program

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001871.000007676.html
- anchor: #n52619

J:COM will establish an “alumni hiring program” for former employees, with full-scale operations beginning in April 2026, to secure immediately effective talent with diverse experience. The company aims to create new value by rehiring experienced people who understand its corporate culture.

## 『異世界はスマートフォンとともに。ファンタジアコネクト』正式サービス開始！

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001614.000036635.html
- anchor: #n52618
- Companies mentioned: CTW株式会社

CTW株式会社は、G123プラットフォームにて新作放置型RPG『異世界はスマートフォンとともに。ファンタジアコネクト』の正式サービスを開始した。

## “Comfortable sleep, starting with how warm or cool you feel.” This year’s N Cool aims to eliminate stickiness and stuffiness.

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001465.000073913.html
- anchor: #n52617

Nitori Co., Ltd. launched its 2026 N Cool Bedding Series in early March 2026. This year’s N Cool bedding has been revamped with a focus on comfort, incorporating customer feedback to eliminate stickiness and uncomfortable stuffiness. Changes to the fabric’s knitting method and the use of polyethylene improve its cooling effect, while Toyobo’s moisture-wicking filling helps reduce stuffiness. Prices range from 1,990 yen for an N Cool mattress pad to 4,990 yen for an N Cool Extreme Cooling comforter.

## A beloved frozen treat with a history spanning more than 30 years! Morinaga Aloe Yogurt Flavor Frozen Cup launches nationwide for a limited time starting Monday, April 20

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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Morinaga Milk Industry will launch Morinaga Aloe Yogurt Flavor Frozen Cup nationwide for a limited time starting April 20, recreating the taste of its long-selling Morinaga Aloe Yogurt. Looking ahead to summers that are growing longer amid seasonal changes driven by global warming, the frozen dessert offers a refreshing texture with its two-layer ice-and-ice-cream structure and introduces a new way to enjoy a brand beloved for more than 30 years.

## A long-selling favorite for 22 years. Refreshed vanilla flavor and packaging! Morinaga Ajiwai Soft Vanilla and Morinaga Ajiwai Soft Vanilla & Chocolate relaunch nationwide Monday, April 20

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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- Companies mentioned: 森永乳業

森永乳業は、発売から22年で初のパッケージ変更と11年ぶりに味を刷新した「森永あじわいソフト バニラ」「森永あじわいソフト バニラ＆チョコ」を4月20日より全国でリニューアル発売。バニラ感を向上させ、甘さの後切れを良くし、物価高の中でも手頃な価格で楽しめるソフトクリーム型アイスとして提供します。

## Boosting well-being through entertainment: NEC holds “Idol Job Experience” event for employees and their families

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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- Companies mentioned: 木村情報技術株式会社、Sizuk Entertainment株式会社、日本電気株式会社

NEC held a family-friendly “Idol Job Experience” event in collaboration with Kimura Information Technology to promote employee well-being.

## A new book on the hugely popular craft of crochet is already getting a reprint! Crochet Bags and Hats in Spring-Summer Yarns is selling well. The reprint is due out April 22!

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001282.000018219.html
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- Companies mentioned: NHK出版、Amazon、楽天ブックス

NHK出版から発売された手芸本『かぎ針で編む 春夏糸のバッグと帽子』が好調な売れ行きを記録。発売から2週間足らずで増刷が決定し、4月22日に出来予定。人気の高さを示している。

## Endless ways to enjoy it! “Fujin Tree Taiwanese Cuisine & Champagne” Harajuku Quest location presents the “Fujin Tree Harajuku Course,” designed around the joy of choice

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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The Harajuku Quest location of Taiwanese restaurant Fujin Tree Taiwanese Cuisine & Champagne will offer the Fujin Tree Harajuku Course, available exclusively to groups of 3 or more, starting April 10, 2026. The course includes Fujin Tree tofu pudding, which guests can customize with a choice of 20 toppings, and is priced at 4,980 yen per person, including tax. The restaurant’s flagship location has earned a Michelin star for 5 consecutive years, from 2021, in the Michelin Guide Taipei & Taichung. The brand made its Japan debut in Nihonbashi in 2019, and its Harajuku Quest location opened in November 2025.

## Asahi Jurokucha launches new “16 Charge Festival Across Japan!!” campaign starting April 7

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## Sukiya: Spring arrives with a satisfying crunch. Vegetables tossed in a savory salted sauce whet the appetite! Sukiya launches its Crunchy Savory Salt Vegetable Beef Bowl

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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## Innovative Italian restaurant FARO launches a new course by its new chef, themed around “food cycles”

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000936.000006543.html
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- Companies mentioned: 株式会社資生堂パーラー

FARO, an innovative Italian restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo, will launch a new course by its new chef this spring, themed around “food cycles.” The dishes reflect the sustainable culture of satoyama, Japan’s traditional rural landscapes.

## Try the Gadgetable DP2 4U, with a choice of 4 shoulder harness types, at a limited-time interactive event at 大丸梅田店

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000896.000015319.html
- anchor: #n52608
- Companies mentioned: エース株式会社、大丸梅田店

エース株式会社が4タイプのショルダーハーネスを選べるビジネスリュック「ガジェタブルDP2 4U」の体験型イベントを大丸梅田店で期間限定開催。期間は2026年4月8日〜21日。

## Annual purchases of “toys, hobbies and goods” through Buyee cross-border e-commerce platform rise 1.7 times, expanding business opportunities

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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BEENOS Solutions analyzed purchases in the “toys, hobbies and goods” category made through its Buyee international shopping support service in 2025. Annual purchase volume rose 1.7 times year over year, led in particular by plush toys. The main destinations were Taiwan, the United States and Hong Kong, and the median purchase amount was 2,800 yen. Japan’s domestic toy market topped 1 trillion yen in 2024, while the toy industry’s e-commerce penetration rate remains high at around 30%. BEENOS Solutions supports Japanese companies’ overseas expansion and contributes to the growth of the cross-border e-commerce market.

## Launch of a 100% Hokkaido potato gratin made exclusively with ingredients from Hokkaido

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000873.000052177.html
- anchor: #n52606
- Companies mentioned: アコー、イビススタイルズ札幌

To boost consumption of Hokkaido milk, イビススタイルズ札幌 will serve Hokkaido Potato Gratin, made with 100% Hokkaido ingredients, at breakfast for 1 month in April 2026.

## 和食さと’s “Wild Bigeye Tuna Fair” starts Thursday, April 9!!

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
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- Companies mentioned: 和食さと

和食さと will hold its Wild Bigeye Tuna Fair starting April 9, 2026. The limited-time menu features premium dishes including set meals and sushi made with wild-caught tuna.

## Eight and connpass to hold first conference for tech leads at career crossroads on April 22

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000814.000049627.html
- anchor: #n52604
- Companies mentioned: Sansan株式会社、タワーズ・クエスト株式会社、有限会社システム設計

Eight and connpass, services provided by Sansan, will hold TechLead Conference 2026, a specialized conference for tech leads, for the first time on April 22.

## The fourth installment in the Yama to Kogen Chizu Jigsaw Puzzle series features that famous mountain! Yama to Kogen Chizu Jigsaw Puzzle: Tsurugi and Tateyama goes on sale April 17

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000802.000007916.html
- anchor: #n52603
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社昭文社ホールディングス、株式会社昭文社

Shobunsha will release Tsurugi and Tateyama, the fourth installment in its Yama to Kogen Chizu Jigsaw Puzzle series, on April 17, 2026. The latest in the popular series, it ranks among the most difficult puzzles due to the rugged terrain.

## 金融庁が推進する地銀主導のM&A支援を後押し「地銀版M&Aサクシード」をアップデート

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000799.000034075.html
- anchor: #n52602
- Companies mentioned: Visionalグループ、株式会社M&Aサクシード、金融庁

VisionalグループのM&Aサクシードは、地域金融機関向けプラットフォーム「地銀版M&Aサクシード」に「M&A初期オファー受付機能」を追加し、4月7日から提供を開始する。

## Adorable round Mochikororin plush toys based on the anime Everyday Host are here! Store-specific box bonuses include 2 types of badges!

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000791.000059072.html
- anchor: #n52601
- Companies mentioned: 中外鉱業株式会社

Chugaionline has started selling Mochikororin, a new plush toy based on the anime Everyday Host. Reservations open April 7, 2026, with store-exclusive bonuses also available.

## 枝 marks its 55th anniversary with elegant black tea aroma and a crisp texture: new 小枝＜ロイヤルミルクティー＞ launches Tuesday, April 21 — “Take a crisp little break with 枝” campaign also underway

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000790.000019896.html
- anchor: #n52600
- Companies mentioned: 森永製菓株式会社

To mark the 55th anniversary of 枝, Morinaga & Co. will launch 小枝＜ロイヤルミルクティー＞ for a limited time starting April 21. A giveaway campaign offering prizes such as cushions will run at the same time.

## The second installment in the mix-and-enjoy chilled frappé series! A colorful look and fun sugar pearl texture! The eagerly awaited “Drinkable Blueberry Yogurt Frappé,” supervised by Harajuku-style video creator Shinako, is here!

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000785.000049164.html
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Akindo Sushiro Co., Ltd. will begin selling Drinkable Blueberry Yogurt Frappé, supervised by Harajuku-style video creator Shinako, at Sushiro locations nationwide on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The frappé features a colorful appearance and a sugar pearl texture, combining fruity blueberry flavor with the refreshing taste of yogurt. A campaign offering limited-edition sushi plates and meal vouchers will also be held to celebrate the launch.

## A hearty chilled noodle dish joins the series supervised by 中華蕎麦 とみ田! Chilled Pork Mixed Noodles supervised by 中華蕎麦 とみ田 launches in stores from Tuesday, April 14

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000784.000155396.html
- anchor: #n52598
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、中華蕎麦 とみ田

セブン-イレブンが、有名ラーメン店「中華蕎麦 とみ田」監修の新商品「冷し豚まぜ麺」を4月14日より発売。濃厚な味わいと極太麺が特徴の、ガッツリ系冷し麺だ。

## Seikatsu Club advances its move away from plastic packaging, starting the switch to biomass film made from sugarcane bagasse

- Published: 2026-04-07T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000747.000002456.html
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From January 2026, Seikatsu Club switched the packaging of its popular “Pork Wiener” product to sugarcane-derived biomass film to promote the reduction of plastic use. The move aims to reduce environmental impact and CO2 emissions.