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合同会社気づけば has added payment method information and an installment payment calculator to product detail pages on “gg,” its gaming PC search site.
Companies mentioned：合同会社気づけば
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Digital Garage, Inc. has launched “FT MediaString,” an AI-orchestration advertising business that leverages its proprietary fintech data and data from the Quality Media Consortium, which includes 33 leading media companies in Japan. Through its subsidiary BI.Garage, the company has been advancing brand-safe advertising, and aims to maximize advertisers’ brand value with this new service. In collaboration with “ONE Insight,” an AI solution provided by SQREEM Technologies, it combines advanced audience analysis with contextual targeting. In a proof-of-concept test, ads were delivered for “DGFT Invoice Card Payment,” and brand lift effects were confirmed, including an 18pt increase in understanding of the ad content and a 10pt decrease in respondents rating trustworthiness as “low.”
Creative agency ReBoot Inc. is providing multifaceted support for the design work of 一保堂茶舖, a Kyoto company founded more than 300 years ago. It has delivered video and graphic design featuring next-generation creators.
Companies mentioned：ReBoot Inc.、一保堂茶舖、株式会社電通、X Corp.
Popular specialty churro shop STREET CHURROS, which originated in Korea and operates more than 120 locations worldwide, is opening a new store in Kichijoji.
Companies mentioned：フジテレビ、TBS、ヨドバシカメラ、レインフォレスト・アライアンス
Usage statistics for “AI Buddha Zen,” a Buddhist AI provided by VeritasChain, have been released, revealing that about 20% of consultations occur late at night.
Companies mentioned：VeritasChain株式会社、Forbes JAPAN、彼岸寺
Ise Sea Paradise will hold “Mie Residents’ Week” for 7 days, from April 13 to April 19, 2026. During the event, Mie residents will receive special discounts on admission and annual passes, with prices starting at ¥1,200 for adults when purchased in advance online. On April 17, the nighttime aquarium event “Night Aquarium,” open to non-residents of Mie as well, will be held, and a pop-up store will open at Tsu Station on April 10 and 11. Advance online tickets for Night Aquarium cost ¥500, and the seahorse-themed roll and hands-on encounter experience costs ¥300.
Maneki Neko Production and HIPMI Japan have launched a new initiative to support the global expansion of Indonesia’s creative industries, with a focus on the traditional craft of batik.
Companies mentioned：Maneki Neko Production、HIPMI Japan、PPIJ（在日インドネシア学生協会）
As part of its 140th-anniversary commemorative project, 中日新聞社 has launched the “Nagoya Life History” project, recruiting 100 interviewers to document in a book the lives of 100 people with ties to Nagoya.
Companies mentioned：中日新聞社、筑摩書房、みすず書房、北海道新聞社
Corner, Inc. surveyed 1236 business professionals on attitudes toward base pay increases. The results showed that reactions to pay raises vary, with a certain number of people feeling that “they won’t go up any further.” The findings also showed that, even when the size of a pay increase is similar, whether or not employees are given explanations about the reasons and future outlook greatly affects how satisfied they feel. Among those who are dissatisfied, a sense of “reaching the limit” and willingness to change jobs are higher, suggesting that pay raises are assessed not only by the amount but also by the context and how they are communicated. Takahiro Monma, the company’s representative director and CHRO, stressed the importance of viewing pay raises not simply as increases or decreases in amounts, but as a message from the company.
N.J. Hi-Tech Co., Ltd. will hold HR management seminars for small and medium-sized businesses on the theme of “employee retention and development” in Tokyo (4/15) and Osaka (4/24).
京都産業大学 has launched its Entrepreneurship Studies Program, and an orientation and networking event for the 1st cohort was held at the newly built Building 4, “Innovation HUB.”
Companies mentioned：京都産業大学
株式会社エンヴァリス has begun multilingual research coverage of ProgLit. It will provide multifaceted analyses of financial results in multiple languages, strengthening the communication of corporate value to the world.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エンヴァリス、株式会社プログリット、Bloomberg、FactSet、Factiva、AlphaSense、Kabutan、IFIS、QUICK
Hitotohito Holdings Co., Ltd. listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market on April 7, 2026. To mark the occasion, it released a special content site featuring ambassador Hideki Matsui, titled “Thinking with Mr. Matsui about the Power of People.” Since its founding in 1974, the company has operated a human-resources infrastructure business built on a talent pool of approximately 12,000 people, with “the power of people” at its core.
Nyx Foundation has begun developing Ethereum’s next-generation client “Verity.” The project aims to build the most secure foundation, with an eye toward formal verification and migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC).
Companies mentioned：Ethereum Foundation、金融庁
On April 7, SourceNext released “0-Second Reading for Mac,” software that converts e-books into PDFs that are easier to use with AI.
Companies mentioned：ソースネクスト株式会社、Google (Gemini)、OpenAI (ChatGPT)、Microsoft (Copilot)
The new job class “Druid” has been added to the PC game Ragnarok Online, operated by GungHo. A giveaway campaign on social media has also begun.
Companies mentioned：ガンホー・オンライン・エンターテイメント株式会社
Dr.Communication, Inc. has joined the “ACCEL JAPAN” project operated by Brangista Yell, Inc. The company will now begin promotions using ACCEL JAPAN. The project supports the growth of companies across Japan by offering low-cost access to materials featuring well-known talent, as well as opportunities for business leaders to connect. Dr.Communication aims to contribute to society through its communication education business.
Tokyo Shoten Co., Ltd. will sell a limited quantity of signed copies of the interactive picture book “New Edition: Who’s Eating?” on 絵本ナビ starting April 8.
Companies mentioned：絵本ナビ
ABEMA will air Episode 7 of the HYBE × Geffen Records audition show “WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE” for free starting at 8 p.m. on April 7. Lauren Jauregui of Fifth Harmony will make a surprise appearance.
Companies mentioned：株式会社AbemaTV、HYBE、Geffen Records、Fifth Harmony
As the 9th installment of the NFT Manga Project, a collaboration between カイカフィナンシャルホールディングス and 実業之日本社, sales of publication-support NFTs for manga artist あばちょ’s new work “It Starts with ‘A’” will begin on April 14.
Companies mentioned：株式会社カイカフィナンシャルホールディングス、株式会社実業之日本社、株式会社実業之日本デジタル
Adecco Co. has won a contract from 新潟市 for its home-based teleworker training and employment support program. The initiative aims to promote remote work, address labor shortages and enable diverse working styles.
Companies mentioned：新潟市、Adecco Group
Marui Co. (Kobe Marui) and 神戸学院大学経営学部 signed a comprehensive partnership agreement on March 20, 2026, to promote regional revitalization, education and human resource development.
Companies mentioned：神戸学院大学経営学部
GENDA GiGO Entertainment Inc. will open “GiGO六本木芋洗坂,” an amusement facility focused on crane games, in Tokyo’s Roppongi district on April 8, 2026.
JR East Cross Station and 千代田区 have signed a partnership agreement to revitalize the local economies of 3 areas, including Akihabara. About ¥3.05 million in revenue from game machines at ecute Akihabara will also be donated to local organizations.
Companies mentioned：千代田区、秋葉原地域連携協議会「アキバ21」
Seven-Eleven Japan will hold a bundle sale on beef croquettes, five-ingredient spring rolls and spring cabbage menchi-katsu for 7 days starting April 15. Customers will get 50 yen off 2 items and 100 yen off 3 items.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン
Timee, a short-term shift-work app, has signed a business partnership agreement with Asahikawa, Hokkaido. The partnership aims to address severe labor shortages and promote diverse working styles in the region.
Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya will host “Pink Flamingo Beer Garden” from May 1 to October 31, 2026. Guests can enjoy 2 varieties of Cointreau Frozen Margarita and experience the brand’s world against the Shibuya nightscape. The food menu also includes pizza Margherita, with prices starting at 7,150 yen.
PAY ID, a shopping service for buyers operated by BASE Co., will refresh its logo and written branding in May 2026. The new logo, designed by 安田昂弘, aims to unify the brand’s visual identity.
Companies mentioned：CEKAI
Inbound Buzz has signed an exclusive agency agreement with popular Thai actor and YouTuber Pigkaploy to serve Japanese companies. The company will leverage her social media following of more than 7.2 million to support marketing aimed at Thai visitors to Japan.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ラバブルマーケティンググループ、株式会社インバウンド・バズ、DTK AD CO.,LTD.
Fruta Fruta Inc. will continue supplying acai products to the J.League-hosted “Smile Football Tour,” where elementary school students learn about soccer and climate action.
Companies mentioned：Jリーグ（公益社団法人 日本プロサッカーリーグ）、明治安田、鹿児島ユナイテッドFC、奈良クラブ、サンフレッチェ広島、レイラック滋賀、カマタマーレ讃岐、川崎フロンターレ
CRAVIA株式会社 will launch a collaboration between popular character “ほっぺちゃん” and online crane game “Bounty Hunters” on April 6, 2026. In conjunction with the anime broadcast, it will create a direct path from viewing to in-game purchases.
Companies mentioned：CRAVIA株式会社、メモリーテックつくば株式会社インタラクティブコンテンツ事業部（サン宝石）
株式会社イーストン will open a two-concept restaurant in Sasazuka on April 9, 2026, serving chicken paitan ramen at “白鶏舎” during the day and operating as grilled chicken wing specialty restaurant “トリノイロ” at night.
Companies mentioned：株式会社イーストン、あべ養鶏場
OriginalログリーのBtoBマーケティングツール「ウルテク」をレクシスネクシス・ジャパンが導入し、インテントデータを活用して隠れた見込み顧客の発掘と高い商談化率を実現した事例が公開された。
Companies mentioned：ログリー株式会社、レクシスネクシス・ジャパン株式会社
株式会社フリークアウト has begun providing technical support to ヘルスケアアドネットワーク推進コンソーシアム for a data-driven advertising delivery environment, including RTB connections, on media platforms for healthcare professionals.
Companies mentioned：株式会社フリークアウト、ヘルスケアアドネットワーク推進コンソーシアム
MatsukiyoCocokara & Co. will launch its first medicated skincare products—a lotion, emulsion and balm—from the popular “ヒルメナイドシリーズ” on April 11. Anti-inflammatory and moisturizing ingredients help care for rough skin.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マツキヨココカラ＆カンパニー
Mitsubishi HC Capital Realty and “ヒルトン” opened Hilton Garden Inn Yokohama Minatomirai on April 7, 2026, marking the brand’s first entry into the Kanto region. The hotel has 228 rooms and a range of amenities.
Companies mentioned：三菱ＨＣキャピタルリアルティ株式会社、ヒルトン、三菱ＨＣキャピタル株式会社
Original株式会社シーアールイーは、2026年5月22日(金)に大阪で無料来場型セミナー「人材不足に負けない物流事業運営 ― 労務政策の最新成功事例とヒント ―」を開催する。本セミナーは、物流業界が直面する慢性的な人材不足や2024年問題などの課題に対し、持続可能な事業運営の考え方と実践事例を解説する。講師はアドバイスプラス代表の牧邦彦氏。定員は50名で、申込期限は2026年5月20日(水)16:00。
Original株式会社フライトソリューションズが、導入コストと拡張性のバランスを取ったBtoB向けEC構築新サービス「EC-Rider Primo」の提供を開始した。
Companies mentioned：株式会社フライトソリューションズ
Nitto Kogyo held mobile factory tours at 4 elementary schools in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture, for about 500 children. The educational outreach program taught them about the role of electricity and manufacturing.
株式会社ブラス will open the wedding venue “Orange Ove” in spring 2027 in front of Omiya Station, marking its first location in Saitama Prefecture. Ahead of the opening, advance information sessions will begin at the venue’s preparation office on Apr. 18, 2026.
株式会社AECOOLY has announced a new series of handheld fans for the new season, featuring 3 types: an ultra-thin model that fits in a pocket, a stylish handheld model designed for portability, and a touch-operated model that blends into a desk. In response to the Japan Meteorological Agency’s forecast of a trend toward higher temperatures, the series offers the right breeze for every aspect of a new routine, from commuting and outdoor activities to desk work. Products include the “Air Pocket Fan,” which can run continuously for up to 24 hours (¥2,499); the iF Design Award-winning “Handy Fan Aero Ultra” (¥5,499); and the “Touch Desk Fan,” with 100 touch-controlled speed settings (¥8,499). A new cooling device that sprays mist is also scheduled to be announced in mid-to-late April 2026.
株式会社ZenmuTech and AIST have released an interview video and article on the future of data security using secret-sharing and secure computation technologies.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ZenmuTech、国立研究開発法人産業技術総合研究所（産総研）
NTT DATA INTELLILINK and NTT DATA MSE have jointly developed a solution that uses AI agents to transform the embedded software development process. It turns specialized tacit knowledge into explicit knowledge, supporting more efficient development and talent development.
Companies mentioned：株式会社NTTデータ先端技術、株式会社NTTデータMSE、IPA（独立行政法人 情報処理推進機構）、JASA（一般社団法人 組込みシステム技術協会）
A survey by BizCube Consulting found that measures to extend equipment lifespans in the facilities industry remain limited to “regular inspections.” Delays in adopting IoT and responding to legal revisions have come to light as challenges for the industry as a whole.
Mitsuru Omori, a senior manager at Japan Research Institute, has been appointed strategic adviser to Tokyo University-born startup TIME TRAVELER Inc., which aims to achieve longevity and healthy aging.
Companies mentioned：株式会社日本総合研究所、東京大学定量生命科学研究所、米国XPRIZE財団
Yoichi Ochiai has announced new developments for “null²,” a pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo. A permanent theater will open in Yokohama in 2026, and a new work will be unveiled at GREEN×EXPO 2027 in 2027.
Companies mentioned：ランドマークタワー
Swedish bag brand THULE, handled by ゼット株式会社, will exhibit at “Outdoor Day Japan Fukuoka 2026,” taking place Apr. 18–19, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ゼット株式会社
AIsmiley operator アイ スマイリー is holding “AI Expo Spring 2026” at Tokyo International Forum. The newly established Physical AI and Robotics Zone is drawing attention, and the event is bustling with business professionals seeking the latest AI trends.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Highlanders、日本マイクロソフト株式会社、ソフトバンク株式会社
“宇宙.サウナ,” a wood-fired sauna specialty shop in Osaka, is scheduled to open on Apr. 26. Having reached ¥3 million through crowdfunding, it will hold a preview event exclusively for supporters.
Companies mentioned：宇宙.サウナ株式会社、CAMPFIRE
株式会社アドバンスト・メディア will launch its new platform “AmiVoice B-Work One” on Apr. 9 to support information sharing and improve operational efficiency at construction sites. The platform uses AI speech recognition and generative AI to provide features including chat-based information sharing, question answering by an AI assistant, and support for creating KY lists. Existing applications for the construction industry will also be available at no additional cost.
NGO JOICFP has signed a partnership agreement with 宮崎市教育委員会 to promote comprehensive sexuality education. This is the first agreement in Japan between a local government and a specific organization focused on sex education.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人ジョイセフ、宮崎市教育委員会、宮崎市立古城小学校
Taiwanese castella specialty shop Tairaku Castella will open for a limited time at Mitsukyo Station on the Sotetsu Line from Apr. 7 to 13. It will sell castella with a “fluffy and airy” texture, made using traditional methods.
Companies mentioned：BOC Japan合同会社、相鉄ライフ
株式会社ソーシャルインパクト・リサーチ has launched a “Free Materiality Assessment Service” that reflects GPIF’s latest evaluation perspectives. It will support listed companies in improving the quality of their sustainability disclosures.
Companies mentioned：GPIF（年金積立金管理運用独立行政法人）、株式会社ソーシャルインパクト・リサーチ
Akagi Nyugyo will hold a sampling event for its ice cream “Sof’” at COREDO Muromachi on Apr. 11. It will distribute 5,000 products for free, and the commercial’s character “上様” will also appear. The event aims to raise awareness of the product and offer visitors a chance to refresh themselves in a venue modeled on a castle town.
Original文具・工具メーカーのマックス株式会社が、東京メトロ東西線茅場町駅に巨大なホッチキスを模した看板広告を掲出。ホッチキスのイメージを活用し、多角的な事業展開の認知度向上を狙うブランディング戦略の一環である。
Companies mentioned：東京メトロ
YEJapan is strengthening its collaboration with the Netherlands-based “Circular E” and stepping up support for implementing the circular economy in Europe. It will expand access to firsthand local information and help Japanese companies and municipalities develop strategies. It is also launching “Circular Cafe Rotterdam.”
Companies mentioned：YEJapan、Circular E、BlueCity
Hiroki Tahara, CEO of 株式会社HODL1, will speak at “Ethereum Korea One,” one of South Korea’s largest Ethereum events. As a Japanese listed company, it will promote its long-term ETH holding model to global institutional investors.
Companies mentioned：株式会社HODL1、Ethereum Foundation、SharpLink、Parataxis Ethereum
Takeo Furukawa of ManpowerGroup will speak at “HR Conference 2026 - Spring -” on May 20. He will explain the structure of “career dependence,” a trap many companies fall into, and offer recommendations for encouraging employees to take ownership of their careers.
Home improvement retailer Gooday has released “Tamary,” a rewards app that lets users earn coins even without making a purchase. Distinct from conventional points programs, the app turns store visits and everyday activities into value, aiming to drive customer visits and purchases.
株式会社ヨシダＴＰ has launched FlexTapBoard, an NFC service that directs users to the necessary page simply by holding up a smartphone. It makes it easy to use existing websites to set up multilingual information and visitor guidance.
The convenience-store printing service マイ表彰状 has added prewritten-text templates and designs for Children's Day. It has also launched a Mother's Day campaign on X, with Amazon gift cards up for grabs.
Companies mentioned：Amazon
中野南口のまちづくりを考える会 will hold its 2025 fiscal-year activity report meeting on April 17. Participants will share student proposals for workshops and the results of social experiments, and discuss the community's future at a panel discussion that will also include the mayor of Nakano Ward.
Companies mentioned：明治大学、日本大学
WEMADE has officially released the free-to-play MMORPG Legend of YMIR on Steam and added the new Rune Fighter class. The release is part of its global expansion strategy, and the game will run on Steam-exclusive servers. A variety of progression support events will also be held for new users.
Companies mentioned：WEMADE Co., Ltd.、Steam
株式会社UPDATER is sponsoring the environmental event Earth Day Tokyo 2026. It will introduce a new system at the venue to record good deeds, such as donating blood and sorting waste, as “virtue points,” aiming to make social contribution activities visible and encourage participation.
Companies mentioned：株式会社UPDATER、日本赤十字社、博報堂
Ascend Inc. will hold a free online seminar on the fuel surcharge system on Friday, April 17, 2026. In response to rising fuel prices amid the situation in the Middle East, the seminar will explain practical steps for fully passing on price increases, introducing a fuel surcharge system, and negotiating with shippers. The seminar will be held online via Zoom for executives and administrative staff in the transport industry.
American cookie brand “PUG,” a social media sensation, will open limited-time pop-up stores at 広島PARCO, its first location in the Chugoku region, and 三井アウトレットパーク木更津. The openings are expected to raise the brand's profile nationwide and expand its sales network.
Companies mentioned：広島PARCO、三井アウトレットパーク木更津
デジタルギア株式会社, which produces 2D and 3DCG video content, has appointed creative director Kenta Kuriyama and will establish a new sound division in April 2026.
Companies mentioned：デジタルギア株式会社
Panasonic is revising its Compact Bakery course, part of its home appliance and food subscription service foodable, and lowering the monthly fee to 1,980 yen. The course has been revamped to make it easy for beginners to enjoy, with premeasured, single-use bread mixes that require no measuring and a wider selection.
Companies mentioned：パナソニック株式会社
AWA, the music streaming service operated by AWA株式会社, will hold a free listening party featuring MAZZEL members on Friday, April 10, 2026, to celebrate the release of their 2nd Album, Banquet.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社、BMSG、ユニバーサル ミュージック
株式会社アンドエスティ will add Rakuten Pay (Online Payment), a cashless payment service from Rakuten Payment, Inc., to its web store and ST starting April 7, 2026. The move aims to make payments more convenient for customers and maximize the platform's value. The and ST HD Group has already partnered with services from the Rakuten Group, and this launch will further strengthen that collaboration.
ABEMA will stream all 113 episodes of Leiji Matsumoto's classic anime Galaxy Express 999 for free in a marathon starting April 16, 2026. The service aims to bring the appeal of this classic science-fiction series to audiences across generations.
Companies mentioned：ABEMA
Original主婦の友社が、オーブン不要でフライパン1つで作れるパンレシピ本『がんばらなくても、絶対おいしい！フライパンパン』を2026年4月8日に発売する。
Companies mentioned：株式会社主婦の友社、Amazon
Pasona HR Solution, in collaboration with 生態会, will launch Executive Boot Camp in Awajishima, a practical retreat-style training program for executives, starting in June 2026.
Companies mentioned：NPO法人生態会、サンブリッジグループ、株式会社U-ZERO、横浜市立大学
Miyako Hotel Amagasaki will host a beer garden themed around “MATSURI,” a Japanese-style summer celebration, starting June 3, 2026. It will serve food-stall dishes and original drinks to set the scene for summer evenings.
Companies mentioned：アサヒビール
TBSラジオ will run a giveaway campaign and program tie-in starting April 14, 2026, to mark the launch of Suntory's new products Locomore WATER and Sesamin 1000.
Companies mentioned：TBSラジオ、サントリービバレッジ＆フード株式会社、サントリーウエルネス社
OTTO SETTE, the main dining restaurant of RISONARE, the resort hotel brand operated by Hoshino Resorts, will serve its spring-only dinner, “A Plate in Spring Colors,” at 4 locations nationwide: Yatsugatake, Tomamu, Nasu, and Shimonoseki. Each resort will offer a dining experience combining local ingredients with regional Italian cuisine, featuring seasonal produce such as strawberries, bamboo shoots, and asparagus. The dinner will be available from March 18 to June 30, 2026. RISONARE Shimonoseki is also scheduled to open in December 2025, and RISONARE Fukui in 2027.
The Pocket Gogaku app is running a follow-and-repost campaign on X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate the release of its new course, Enjoy Simple English Readers. 3 people will be selected by lottery to receive JTB travel gifts worth 50,000 yen each. The campaign runs from April 7 to April 21, 2026. The app offers NHK English courses for a monthly fee starting at approximately 899 yen, and a 1-month free campaign is also available with an initial free-trial registration.
Hotel Granvia Kyoto will begin serving its limited-time “Choose Your Kyoto Lunch Set,” featuring an abundance of local Kyoto ingredients, on May 7.
Companies mentioned：半兵衛麸、オーガニックnico、祇園原了郭、丸久小山園
Ahead of International Women’s Day, 株式会社アデランス took part in HAPPY WOMAN FESTA 2026. Through a special live performance by Mai Kuraki, wig and innerwear exhibits, and talk sessions, it promoted women’s empowerment.
Companies mentioned：株式会社CEメディアハウス、ハリウッド株式会社、ユミコア
株式会社リブレ will release the May 2026 issue of the BL manga magazine Magazine B-boy on April 7. The cover features 「酷くしないで 小鳥遊彰編」 by ねこ田米蔵.
Companies mentioned：株式会社リブレ
The Strings Omotesando will hold a special collaboration event with the dress-up doll Licca-chan: the “Kids’ Pastry Chef & Flower Designer Experience Event.” Inspired by an episode about Licca-chan’s grandmother, the event offers cake-making and flower-arranging experiences for parents and children to enjoy together. The pastry chef experience includes making an original decorated cake and lunch, while the flower designer experience includes creating an original arrangement with art flowers and afternoon tea. It offers a special parent-child experience that stimulates the five senses in an extraordinary setting.
Original和食さとが2026年4月9日から期間限定で「天然めばちまぐろ食べ放題コース」を開始する。人気の食べ放題コースに追加される形で、お造りやアレンジ寿司、多彩な一品料理を提供する。
Companies mentioned：和食さと
Doshisha and Nadia have launched a giveaway campaign to mark the 15th year of the kitchen brand evercook. A frying pan is up for grabs for 1,500 winners.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドウシシャ、Nadia株式会社
Seven-Eleven Japan will begin advance sales nationwide on April 14 of “3D Fruit Pops,” an assortment of bite-sized versions of its popular three-dimensional ice cream.
Companies mentioned：GoldStar
Events featuring sports tech and d POINT campaigns will be held at the JLPGA Tour’s NTT Docomo Business Ladies, sponsored by NTT Docomo Business and NTT Docomo.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本女子プロゴルフ協会（JLPGA）、浜野ゴルフクラブ
Rakuten Payment has introduced the cashless payment service Rakuten Pay at the and ST web store operated by Adastria. Customers can earn points twice on a purchase and receive up to 2% back.
Companies mentioned：楽天ペイメント株式会社、株式会社アンドエスティ、楽天グループ株式会社、楽天Edy株式会社
Kuradashi held the final presentation event for its internal new-business contest “Kuradashi Labo 2026.” “Tsurukame BCP,” an infrastructure business that protects the health of essential workers, won the top prize.
Companies mentioned：株式会社クラダシ
The Japanese Standards Association published “JIS Q 15189:2026,” a quality standard for clinical laboratories, in March 2026. It aims to improve the quality of healthcare and promote international standardization.
Companies mentioned：一般財団法人日本規格協会
株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス BCLカンパニー will release a limited-quantity sheet mask featuring a hydrangea scent from its time-saving cosmetics line Saborino on April 7, 2026. The product, “目ざまシート N HY25,” completes cleansing, skincare, and moisturizing primer in 1 minute. Its moisture-sealing veil formula replenishes the skin with hydration, while ingredients help balance sebum levels, which can become disrupted with age, for a fresh-feeling complexion.
DyDo Drinco will release a new lemonade on April 20 as part of its spring and summer 2026 lineup. It contains vitamin C and sodium and is suitable for helping prevent heatstroke.
Companies mentioned：全国清涼飲料連合会
株式会社ファミリア will hold “KIDS LABO,” a workshop designed to nurture children’s creativity, in Kobe, Daikanyama, and Shirokanedai from April through June 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファミリア
株式会社アシスト reached ¥13 billion in sales within 5 years of its founding and has begun recruiting on Wantedly as it expands its next-generation AI search optimization business.
Companies mentioned：Wantedly、ChatGPT、Gemini
辻・本郷 税理士法人 will hold a free web seminar on inheritance planning starting April 14, 2026. It will explain an actual ruling in which withdrawals from bank deposits made before death were deemed subject to a “claim for restitution of unjust enrichment,” and outline measures to reduce the risk of future tax audits.
Companies mentioned：辻・本郷 税理士法人
“宇宙水道局,” a satellite data solution provided by JAXA-certified space startup 天地人, has again been listed as a practical-stage technology in the revised “Water Supply and Sewerage DX Technology Catalog” by 国土交通省.
Companies mentioned：国土交通省、JAXA
株式会社温故知新 held its onboarding ceremony on April 1, 2026, at 「ホテルシーズン日南」 in Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture, welcoming 25 new employees. It also held fieldwork training themed “Discovering the Light of the Community.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社温故知新
株式会社トドオナダ surveyed and analyzed online news about “spring” from March 1 to March 31, 2026. The study was based on data from the PR impact measurement service Qlipper and monitored more than 4,000 web media outlets. Top articles by page views included stories about Seven-Eleven sweets and cherry blossoms. The total number of articles was 72,792, and total page views reached 1,255,357,526.
SpiderPlus partnered with Kishinoue Construction and Kochi Technical High School to hold a hands-on class using the construction DX tool “SPIDER+” on April 22, 2026. The first initiative of its kind in Shikoku aims to develop young talent.
Companies mentioned：株式会社岸之上工務店、高知県立高知工業高等学校、修成建設専門学校
Rakuten Card has fully introduced an AI search system to “Rakuten Card Chat Support,” which handles customer inquiries. By suggesting response templates, the AI is expected to cut operators’ handling time by about 60 seconds and improve customer satisfaction.
Companies mentioned：楽天カード株式会社
To mark the 20th anniversary of 南知多おもちゃ王国, a special event featuring guest Hiromichi-oniisan will be held on May 6, 2026. Families can enjoy a special stage featuring “Toy Exercises” together.
Companies mentioned：南知多ビーチランド、南知多おもちゃ王国、NHK