AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-07 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 2 of 4https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 274 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 66 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Payment methods and an installment payment calculator added to product detail pages on “gg,” one of Japan’s largest gaming PC search siteshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55608https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55608Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:52:36 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. The new food event “Nitobe Food Design Academy” will be held for the first time on Sunday, April 26, 2026! A new way to learn about food for high school students and adults! The first session will feature chef Kisao Nonaga of Nihonbashi Yukari, familiar to TV audiences, as a special instructor!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55609https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55609Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:50:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES Digital Garage Group launches “FT MediaString,” an AI-orchestration advertising business leveraging its proprietary fintech data and quality media data from 33 leading media companieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55610https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55610Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDigital 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.” Former Dentsu and X Corp. employees take on the challenge of circulating “creative capital.” The creator collective at ReBoot Inc. provides multifaceted support for the design work of Kyoto’s 一保堂茶舖, founded more than 300 years ago.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55611https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55611Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:49:18 +0900JapanPR TIMESCreative 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. [Kichijoji] From Korea! The hugely popular specialty churro shop STREET CHURROS opens a new location on Friday, April 10, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55612https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55612Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:46:29 +0900JapanPR TIMESPopular specialty churro shop STREET CHURROS, which originated in Korea and operates more than 120 locations worldwide, is opening a new store in Kichijoji. Buddhist AI “AI Buddha Zen,” featured in Forbes JAPAN, releases statistics exceeding 5,000 cumulative entries for the first time; about 20% of consultations take place late at night, and the top 10 Buddhist sayings most often shared as “scriptures for sleepless nights” are also announced.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55613https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55613Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:45:48 +0900JapanPR TIMESUsage statistics for “AI Buddha Zen,” a Buddhist AI provided by VeritasChain, have been released, revealing that about 20% of consultations occur late at night. April 18 is Mie Prefecture Residents’ Day! The special 1-week “Mie Residents’ Week” offers fun and savings “because you’re local”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55614https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55614Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:45:10 +0900JapanPR TIMESIse 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. HIPMI Japan officially launches a new initiative in collaboration with Maneki Neko Production (Indonesia) to promote the global expansion of Indonesia’s creative industrieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55497Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:41:46 +0900JapanPR TIMESManeki 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. Launching a Nagoya life-history project to document the lives of 100 people from diverse backgrounds in a bookhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55499Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAs 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. Pay raises bring not only “expectations” but also a sense of “reaching the limit”—some feel “they won’t go up any further” [attitude survey]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55498Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCorner, 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. Seminars on 4/15 and 4/24: “What happens after hiring matters! HR management to accelerate employee retention and development”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55500https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55500Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:38:36 +0900JapanPR TIMESN.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’s Entrepreneurship Studies Program launches.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55501https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55501Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:36:55 +0900JapanPR TIMES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.” Coverage begins on ProgLit, which has achieved growth of more than 20% for 3 consecutive fiscal periods since listing in the English-learning market | Next-generation equity research “ENVALITH”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55502https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55502Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:36:39 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. Hitotohito Holdings Co., Ltd. lists on the TSE Standard Market; special content site featuring “Power of People Ambassador” Hideki Matsui is releasedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55503https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55503Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:36:27 +0900JapanPR TIMESHitotohito 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 begins development of Ethereum’s next-generation client “Verity”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55504https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55504Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:35:36 +0900JapanPR TIMESNyx 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). “0-Second Reading for Mac”: AI-assisted reading helps you read more books. Now available for Mac, too. A feature offering a trial of 3 books’ worth of content will begin rolling out from the same day.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55505https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55505Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:34:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn April 7, SourceNext released “0-Second Reading for Mac,” software that converts e-books into PDFs that are easier to use with AI. [Ragnarok Online] New job class “Druid” implemented! Two major anniversary campaigns to run back-to-back!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55506https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55506Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:33:25 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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. Dr.Communication, Inc. joins “ACCEL JAPAN”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55507https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55507Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:31:24 +0900JapanPR TIMESDr.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. [Limited quantity!] Signed copies of the fun, interactive pop-up picture book “Who’s Eating?” will go on sale on Wednesday, April 8, on the 絵本ナビ website!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55508https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55508Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:31:21 +0900JapanPR TIMESTokyo 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. “WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE” Episode 7: Lauren Jauregui of Fifth Harmony makes a surprise appearance! Free broadcast from 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55509https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55509Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:31:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESABEMA 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. [NFT Manga Project, 9th installment] Applications for publication support for “It Starts with ‘A’,” a coming-of-age theater story by manga artist あばちょ, open April 14 (Tuesday); a special website and preview pages are released today in advance.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55510https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55510Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:21 +0900JapanPR TIMESAs 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. Adecco wins contract for 新潟市’s home-based teleworker training and employment support programhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55511https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55511Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:09 +0900JapanPR TIMESAdecco 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. Marui Co. and 神戸学院大学経営学部 sign comprehensive partnership agreementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55536https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55536Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMarui 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. GiGO opens its 2nd location in the Roppongi area! “GiGO六本木芋洗坂” grand opening on Wednesday, April 8, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55535https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55535Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGENDA 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 Development Company signs basic agreement with 千代田区 on cooperation to revitalize the local economyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55534https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55534Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJR 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. Save when buying a bundle of 3 varieties: croquettes, spring rolls and menchi-katsu! Mix and match: get 50 yen off when buying 2 items at once, or 100 yen off when buying 3!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55533https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55533Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSeven-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. Timee signs business partnership agreement with Asahikawa, Hokkaidohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55532https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55532Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTimee, 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. Cointreau brings a special terrace experience to summer evenings: “Pink Flamingo Beer Garden,” enjoyed with frozen margaritashttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55531https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55531Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESHotel 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. Shopping service PAY ID refreshes its logo in May 2026, with a new design by art director Takahiro Yasudahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55530https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55530Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPAY 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. Inbound Buzz signs exclusive agency agreement with popular actor Pigkaploy, whose social media following exceeds 7.2 million, to provide marketing support for Japanese companies and organizationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55529https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55529Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESInbound 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. Acai to continue supporting the “J.League × Shinji Ono Smile Football Tour” in fiscal 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55528https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55528Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFruta 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. Announcement of collaboration between “ほっぺちゃん” and online crane game “Bounty Hunters”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55527Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCRAVIA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. Chicken paitan ramen by day, grilled chicken wings by night: Easton’s new two-concept dining format brings a fresh food culture to Sasazuka. “白鶏舎,” a chicken paitan ramen shop, and “トリノイロ,” a grilled chicken wing specialty restaurant, open at 11:00 on Thursday, April 9!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55526https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55526Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. レクシスネクシス・ジャパン株式会社 uncovers “hidden prospects” among website visitors. Adoption of “Ultech” creates a data-driven organization where sales and marketing work as one.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55525https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55525Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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。 FreakOut begins 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55524https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55524Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. Medicated skincare line joins the popular “ヒルメナイドシリーズ,” with new lotion, emulsion and creamy balmhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55523https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55523Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMatsukiyoCocokara & 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. “ヒルトン” Garden Inn Yokohama Minatomirai opens today, Tuesday, April 7, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55522https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55522Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMitsubishi 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. CRE to hold free, in-person seminar in Osaka on May 22 (Friday): “Logistics Operations That Can Withstand Labor Shortages — The Latest Successful Labor Policy Examples and Tips”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55521Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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。 EC-Riderに新ラインアップ、BtoB EC構築サービス「EC-Rider Primo」提供開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55520https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55520Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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。 Nitto Kogyo holds “mobile factory tour” at elementary schools in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55519Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNitto 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. First location in Saitama! Preparatory office opens April 18 for advance information on “オランジュオーブ,” a greenery-filled wedding venue set to open near Omiya Station in spring 2027 【ブラス】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55518https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55518Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. Beat the Early April Heat and Start the New Season Cool: Aecooly Launches New Handheld Fan Serieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55517https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55517Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. “Data Can Be More Open — How ZenmuTech and AIST’s Collaboration Is Shaping the Future of Data Security”: Interview Video and Article Releasedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55516https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55516Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. NTT DATA INTELLILINK and NTT DATA MSE Develop Generative AI Solution to Transform Embedded Development Through Knowledge Transferhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55515https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55515Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNTT 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. [Survey on Extending Equipment Lifespans] 1 in 3 Companies Stop at Regular Inspections; 80% Cannot Turn IoT Adoption into “Preventive Maintenance” Proposalshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55514https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55514Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA 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, Senior Manager at Japan Research Institute, Appointed Strategic Adviser to TIME TRAVELER Inc.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55513https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55513Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMitsuru 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. Yoichi Ochiai Announces the Next Chapter for Expo Pavilion “null²”! Permanent Theater in Yokohama and 2 Locations for GREEN×EXPO 2027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55512https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55512Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESYoichi 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. [THULE BAG] Announcement of Participation in Outdoor Day Japan Fukuoka 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55537https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55537Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:27:48 +0900JapanPR TIMESSwedish 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. [Event Update] “AI Expo Spring 2026” Opens Today! New Physical AI and Robotics Zone Brings Together Cutting-Edge AIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55538https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55538Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:23:24 +0900JapanPR TIMESAIsmiley 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. Osaka’s “宇宙.サウナ,” a Wood-Fired Sauna Specialty Shop, Has 10 Days Left in Its Crowdfunding Campaign; Supporter-Only Preview to Be Held on Apr. 18 and 19https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55539https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55539Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:20:36 +0900JapanPR TIMES“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. AI Assistant to Support Smooth Information Sharing and Greater Efficiency at Construction Sites: New Platform “AmiVoice® B-Work One” for the Construction Industry Available Starting 4/9https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55540https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55540Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:20:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. [First in Japan] JOICFP Signs Partnership Agreement with Local Government to Promote Comprehensive Sexuality Educationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55541https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55541Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:17:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESNGO 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. In Mitsukyo, Enjoy Authentic Taiwanese Castella Made with High-Quality Japanese Ingredients and Traditional Methods: Its “Fluffy and Airy” Texture Is a Hit That Draws Lines!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55411https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55411Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:10:35 +0900JapanPR TIMESTaiwanese 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. Launch of Free Materiality Assessment Service Based on GPIF’s Latest Evaluation Perspectiveshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55412https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55412Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:10:25 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. Akagi Nyugyo’s “Sof’” to Hold Sampling Event!! A Castle Town Appears at the COREDO Muromachi Mitsui Tower Rooftop Plaza on Saturday, Apr. 11!?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55413https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55413Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:10:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESAkagi 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. マックス、東京メトロ東西線 茅場町駅ホーム壁面に“巨大ホッチキス”看板広告を掲出https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55414https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55414Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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。 YEJapan Strengthens Collaboration with Rotterdam-Based “Circular E” in the Netherlands — Steps Up Support for Implementing the Circular Economy in Europe —https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55415https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55415Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:05:40 +0900JapanPR TIMESYEJapan 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.” Hiroki Tahara, the Company’s Representative Director, to Speak at “Ethereum Korea One,” One of South Korea’s Largest Ethereum Eventshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55416https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55416Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:03:42 +0900JapanPR TIMESHiroki 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. ManpowerGroup to Speak at “HR Conference 2026 - Spring -”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55417https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55417Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:03:33 +0900JapanPR TIMESTakeo 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. A New Proposal from a Home Improvement Store That Had No Points Program: A New Visit Experience Where You Earn Rewards “Without Buying Anything”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55418Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:03:16 +0900JapanPR TIMESHome 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 Launches “FlexTapBoard,” a Multilingual Guidance and Information Navigation Service That Makes Use of Existing Websiteshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55419https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55419Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:58 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. Turn “You did a great job” into something tangible on Children's Day. マイ表彰状 adds templates for Children's Day ～Mother's Day thank-you campaign underway～https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55420Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:56 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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. 【４/17(金)】「中野南口のまちづくりを考える会 2025年度活動報告会」を開催！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55421https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55421Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. Start playing the free-to-play MMORPG Legend of YMIR on Steam now! Take the path to becoming the ultimate warrior with the new Rune Fighter classhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55422https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55422Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:47 +0900JapanPR TIMESWEMADE 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. UPDATER launches “virtue” points that never run out to record “good deeds” at Earth Day Tokyo 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55423https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55423Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. Ascend Inc. to hold an in-depth seminar on the fuel surcharge systemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55425Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESAscend 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. First-ever store in the Chugoku region! Social media sensation American cookie brand “PUG（パグ）” to hold pop-up stores at 広島PARCO and 三井アウトレットパーク木更津!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55424https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55424Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESAmerican 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. Sound multi-creator Kenta Kuriyama, known for sound direction on songs by AKB48 and others, joins 2D and 3DCG video production company デジタルギア as it prepares to launch a sound divisionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55542https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55542Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. foodable revises the monthly fee for its “Compact Bakery and Bread Mix Course” to 1,980 yen ～More bread mix options make it even easier for beginners to enjoy～https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55473https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55473Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPanasonic 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. Celebrating the release of their 2nd Album, Banquet! AWA Lounge to host a listening party featuring MAZZEL members in real timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55472https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55472Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAWA, 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. 株式会社アンドエスティ adds new payment method Rakuten Pay to its web store, and SThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55471https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55471Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. All 113 episodes of Leiji Matsumoto's timeless classic Galaxy Express 999 to stream free in a marathon on ABEMA starting Thursday, April 16! Join Tetsuro Hoshino and Maetel on their “galactic journey” on ABEMAhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55470https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55470Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESABEMA 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. 【新発想・簡単パンレシピ】オーブン不要でフライパン1つで全工程が完結！『がんばらなくても、絶対おいしい！フライパンパン』発売https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55469https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55469Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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。 A 6-day retreat-style training program for executives to refine their sense of purpose: Executive Boot Camp in Awajishima opens in Junehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55468https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55468Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPasona 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. [Miyako Hotel Amagasaki] Opening June 3 (Wed.): “MATSURI,” a Japanese-style summer beer garden! Enjoy summer evenings togetherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55467https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55467Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMiyako 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. TBSラジオ × Suntory launch campaign celebrating the birth of “drinkable supplements”! Chance to win fabulous prizes!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55466https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55466Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTBS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. [RISONARE] Savor a “plate in spring colors,” featuring seasonal strawberries and spring vegetables. Spring limited-time dinners celebrating the season's first growth to be served at 4 RISONARE resorts nationwidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55465https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55465Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESOTTO 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. [Celebrating the launch of a new course!] Pocket Gogaku, an app for learning NHK English courses, launches an X follow-and-repost campaign!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55464https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55464Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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] Experience Kyoto at its gateway: New lunch sets featuring an abundance of ingredients from Kyoto! “Choose Your Kyoto Lunch Set” now availablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55463https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55463Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESHotel Granvia Kyoto will begin serving its limited-time “Choose Your Kyoto Lunch Set,” featuring an abundance of local Kyoto ingredients, on May 7. <International Women's Day event report> We want our wigs to support emotional well-being, too: Sharing messages to encourage positive change for women at HAPPY WOMAN FESTA 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55462https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55462Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAhead 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. 【本日発売】「酷くしないで 小鳥遊彰編」(著：ねこ田米蔵)が表紙で登場！ マガジンビーボーイ5月号は4月7日発売！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55461https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55461Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. A special Licca-chan collaboration for parents and children to enjoy! The “Kids’ Pastry Chef & Flower Designer Experience Event” is coming soon.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55460https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55460Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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. 和食さと 「天然めばちまぐろ食べ放題」が4/9(木)からスタート!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55459https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55459Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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。 Celebrate the start of a new chapter! Evercook’s sleek, nonstick frying pan marks 15 years on the market with a huge giveaway for 1,500 winners — featuring an exclusive color created in partnership with food media outlet Nadia.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55458https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55458Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDoshisha 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. Last year’s popular “3D Ice” is back as bite-sized treats! The new “3D Fruit Pops” lets you enjoy 4 flavors!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55457https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55457Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSeven-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. Technology and communication bring excitement to the tournament! A range of events and campaigns will be held alongside the JLPGA Tour’s NTT Docomo Business Ladies.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55456https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55456Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESEvents 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. “Rakuten Pay” now accepted at the “and ST” web store operated by Adastriahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55455https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55455Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESRakuten 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. The 7th Food Sustainability Study Group and the internal new-business contest “Kuradashi Labo 2026” are being held. The top prize goes to “Tsurukame BCP,” an infrastructure business that protects the health of workers!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55454https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55454Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKuradashi 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. Bringing the reliability of clinical testing up to global standards!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55453https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55453Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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. The much-anticipated return of “hydrangea scent” to refresh and hydrate skin prone to early-summer fluctuations! Balance moisture levels and enjoy fresh-feeling skin even in sticky weather.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55452https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55452Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. Refreshing and delicious — sip away on hot days! New lemonade designed to help prevent heatstrokehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55451https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55451Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDyDo 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. “KIDS LABO,” a place for children’s learning from graduation from 1000days* until they start school. Familiar Preschool staff supervise and lead sessions themed around “Color Harmony.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55450https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55450Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. Rapid growth to ¥13 billion in sales just 5 years after its founding! 株式会社アシスト, a leader in next-generation AI search optimization (GEO/AIO), launches its first full-scale recruitment drive on Wantedly.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55449https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55449Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. Free web seminar: “Inheritance Planning Through Ruling Cases: A Case Involving Cash Withdrawn by an Heir”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55448https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55448Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. “Space Water Bureau” listed as a practical-stage technology in the revised “Water Supply and Sewerage DX Technology Catalog” compiled by 国土交通省https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55447https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55447Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“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. 【株式会社温故知新】2026 onboarding ceremony and training held at Hotel Season Nichinanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55446https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55446Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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.” Survey of online news about “spring”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55445https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55445Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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 teams up with a local construction company to offer a hands-on construction DX class at Kochi Technical High School for students — a first for Shikokuhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55444https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55444Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSpiderPlus 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. AI fully introduced to “Rakuten Card Chat Support”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55443https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55443Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESRakuten 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. 【南知多ビーチランド＆南知多おもちゃ王国】Special event for the park’s 20th anniversary: “Let’s Do Toy Exercises with Hiromichi!” May 6 (Wednesday, holiday) ＜Aichi＞https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55442https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-15/index-en-p2.html#n55442Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo 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.