A seminar titled “Decarbonization and Renewable Energy Trends After the Iran War,” featuring Yo Yasuda of 英・ストラスクライド大学/九州大学/環境エネルギー政策研究所（ISEP）, will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026!
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新社会システム総合研究所(SSK) will host a seminar on May 21, 2026, with Yo Yasuda, titled “International Trends in Decarbonization and Renewable Energy After the Iran War.” The seminar will explain the divergence in Japan’s energy debate amid a rapidly changing international situation.
<SNIDEL(スナイデル)> unveils a resort collection to fuel anticipation for travel! Summer essentials include flattering swimwear and relaxed dresses <Web pre-sale April 8 (Wednesday)>
[F ORGANICS（エッフェオーガニック）] It foams. A refreshing, grainy beauty: “Sorbet” is here! A new cooling 2-in-1 body scrub wash that foams up and transforms into a wash <Nationwide launch Friday, April 10>
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F ORGANICS from Mash Beauty Lab is launching “Scrub Wash Cool Sorbet,” a body scrub that combines a cooling sensation with exfoliating care.
【O by F (O by F)】Back by popular demand! Cool and refreshing. A cooling 3-in-1 shampoo and cooling dry shampoo that leave you with fresh, fluffy hair even on hot days <launching nationwide April 10 (Friday)>
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O by F (O by F) is a wellness hair-care brand developed by Mash Beauty Lab Co., Ltd. Its cooling 3-in-1 shampoo, Scalp Shampoo Cool, and cooling dry shampoo, Scalp Dry Shampoo Cool Shot, which were popular last year, will launch nationwide on April 10, 2026 (Friday). The products keep hair fresh and fluffy even on hot days and offer a refreshing, cooling feel.
【Cosme Kitchen × HELLO KITTY】First collaboration with Sanrio’s popular character Hello Kitty! 18 exclusive items on offer
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Cosme Kitchen, operated by Mash Beauty Lab, is launching 18 items in its first collaboration with Sanrio’s HELLO KITTY. Presale reservations begin May 12.
The tea ceremony isn’t stuffy! It’s an incredibly fun otaku culture! ──A guide to tea gatherings in the new book “A Casual Introduction to the Japanese Tea Ceremony”
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A new book, “A Casual Introduction to the Japanese Tea Ceremony,” by Udagawa Sokō, 18th-generation head of the Sōwa school of tea ceremony, was released by 小学館 on April 8, 2026. It redefines the tea ceremony not as something “stuffy” but as “otaku culture.”
【Top 30 artists added to the most playlists last week】Mrs. GREEN APPLE, Official HIGE DANDism and BTS rank among the top artists
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Music streaming service AWA announced its top 30 artists added to playlists. Mrs. GREEN APPLE ranked No. 1, followed by Official HIGE DANDism at No. 2.
Ryo Ryusei and Akihisa Shiono appear together. Musk captures the relationship between the two as their paths cross again. Special content available on VOGUE JAPAN
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Actors Ryo Ryusei and Akihisa Shiono appear together in special content for VOGUE JAPAN. Videos and interviews exploring their relationship, themed around Narciso Rodriguez fragrance Heart of Musk, will be released on April 8.
WEB push notification service “PUSH ONE” introduces a new performance-based pricing plan
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株式会社シグニティ began offering “Semi-Affiliate Plan,” a new performance-based pricing plan for its WEB push notification service “PUSH ONE,” with fees tied to the number of conversions, on April 1. The plan aims to lower the barrier to adoption and clarify cost-effectiveness.
Enjoy juicy flavor like biting into a ripe, fragrant fruit! A “drinkable ice” treat to refresh your mood is here! “Coolish Fragrant Muscat” launches nationwide on April 20, 2026 (Monday)
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Lotte will launch “Coolish Fragrant Muscat” nationwide on April 20, 2026, as part of its Coolish brand. It delivers a rich flavor with 20% muscat juice and an aroma cutback process.
A beloved family member (pet) suddenly turns feral… The merciless, confined-space panic thriller “Primate” is coming to Blu-ray and DVD on June 24 (Wednesday)!
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The Blu-ray and DVD release of panic-horror film “Primate” has been set for June 24. The film depicts the terror of a pet chimpanzee turning vicious after contracting rabies, and brings together the producers of “IT” and the director of “47 Meters Down.”
“I’d be happier with a paper wedding invitation” tops the list at 47.6%! What personal touches leave an impression, and how do they affect expectations?
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NEXER and Ti amo jointly conducted a survey on wedding invitations. Some 47.6% of respondents said they would be happier to receive a paper invitation than a WEB invitation.
About 62% of people “hardly understand or do not understand at all” the differences between funeral formats. What kind of service do they want, and what matters most to them?
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A survey of 500 men and women aged 40 and over found that 62.2% do not sufficiently understand the differences between funeral formats. “Family funeral” is the best-known format (87.8%), but only a minority understand how the formats differ. “Family funeral” was the most preferred format at 63.8%, followed by “cremation-only funeral” (11.0%), “one-day funeral” (7.6%) and “general funeral” (7.4%). The top priorities for funerals were “keeping costs down” (46.0%), “giving family and relatives time to say goodbye” (40.4%) and “reducing the burden of preparations” (26.6%), highlighting the desire to balance lower financial costs with time for a heartfelt farewell.
BAYCREW’S to open the first overseas company-operated store for its BOUL’ANGE brand in West Hollywood, Los Angeles
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Bakery BOUL’ANGE, operated by BAYCREW’S, is opening the brand’s first overseas company-operated store in Los Angeles, the United States. The store will serve as a stepping stone for expansion across the United States and Asia.
【RISONARE Yatsugatake】The more you learn, the more you’ll love horses. “Horse Academy: Summer Vacation Independent Study” invites participants to explore horses’ bodies and minds
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The hands-on learning program “Horse Academy,” designed to support summer vacation independent study projects, will be held at RISONARE Yatsugatake from July 22, 2026. Participants will learn how horses differ from humans through activities such as health checks.
Pokemon’s official baby brand “monpoké” POPUP SHOP coming to 東武百貨店 Ikebukuro Main Store! Meet-and-greets with Pikachu and Eevee, plus a coloring contest!
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A POPUP SHOP for “monpoké,” Pokemon’s official baby brand, will be held at 東武百貨店 Ikebukuro Main Store from April 22 to May 6, 2026. Meet-and-greet events with Pikachu and Eevee will also take place.
【Ginza Cozy Corner】The “choco-mint” season is here! Refreshing choco-mint mille crepe and sable cookies arrive April 10
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Ginza Cozy Corner will launch new choco-mint-flavored sweets, “Choco Mint Mille Crepe” and “Choco Mint Sable,” for a limited time at stores nationwide from April 10.
【Survey on municipal infrastructure inspections】More than 40% of staff say it is difficult to continue inspections; while 80% see drones and AI as useful, staff concerns are revealed as a barrier to adoption ～Seminar to showcase digital technology use in 東京都大田区～
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Canon Marketing Japan released a survey on municipal infrastructure inspections. Amid staff shortages, more than 40% said it would be difficult to continue inspections, while views on adopting AI and other technologies combined both optimism and concern.
A special project inspired by professional golfer Momoko Ueda’s perspective: PEARLY GATES “GOLD RABBIT” Collection No. 1 to be sold by lottery in limited quantities on April 24 (Friday)
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TSI’s golf brand “PEARLY GATES” will sell the first collection in its special “GOLD RABBIT” collaboration with professional golfer Momoko Ueda by lottery on April 24.
Reprint ordered immediately after release! Rediscover the appeal of tanka poetry in “Tanka Talks Go On and On,” a collection of conversations about tanka featuring poet Hiromi Homura and guests who love the form!
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The talk collection “Tanka Talk Runs Long,” in which tanka poet Hiroshi Homura and a diverse range of guests discuss tanka, has been reprinted shortly after its release. The book features more than 70 hours of conversations and conveys the appeal of tanka from multiple perspectives. Homura’s translated picture book “Hansel and Gretel” is also scheduled for release on April 24.
“Zero food consumption tax for 2 years”: 64.8% of homemakers and househusbands support the proposal
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According to a survey by Shufu JOB Research Institute, 64.8% of homemakers and househusbands support setting the consumption tax on food to zero for 2 years. The survey also found that utility bills are the expense people feel most burdened by.
Latest developments in GPUs and physical AI unveiled in one event: “ASK Enterprise AI Conference 2026” to be held at Akihabara UDX
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ASK Corporation will hold “ASK Enterprise AI Conference 2026” at Akihabara UDX on April 24, 2026. The conference will present an overview of AI infrastructure, including NVIDIA’s latest GPUs, generative AI, robotics, and data center solutions. Sessions will cover domestic reports from GTC 2026 and examples involving physical AI, AMR development, and video generation. Partner companies are also scheduled to exhibit demonstrations.
Tatsuo communicates in sign language! Anjo City and Seahorses Mikawa release a sign language awareness video on YouTube and other platforms, offering fun learning for children and adults alike
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The Anjo City Disability Welfare Division and Seahorses Mikawa jointly produced an awareness video to promote understanding of sign language and released it on YouTube and TikTok. Tatsuo, a talent affiliated with Seahorses Mikawa, appears in the video, which makes learning sign language fun for everyone from children to adults. The video aims to offer an opportunity to learn about sign language and hearing disabilities and to promote awareness of diverse forms of communication.
The new book by Jun Uchiyama, author of “Witches’ Afternoon Tea” and “Retro Cafe Ōdokē,” which have attracted attention, tells the story of women in their 40s and 60s renovating an old detached house. “Time to Renovate Your Life” is out from Tokuma Shoten!
Limited quantities. Zero Halliburton introduces a refined new color for its professional-grade golf bag.
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U.S. luggage brand Zero Halliburton will release a limited-edition new “Brown” color for its professional-grade “ZHG-CB PRO” golf bag on April 8, 2026.
Akiko Abe, winner of the 2025 Booksellers’ Award for “Kafune,” will release her first novel since the award, “A Boat of Stars for You Who Are Not Yet Here,” from Shueisha Orange Bunko on Friday, June 19!
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Shueisha will release “A Boat of Stars for You Who Are Not Yet Here,” the first novel since the award by Akiko Abe, winner of the 2025 Booksellers’ Award, under its Orange Bunko imprint on June 19.
At vintage watch shop “PRINCIPE PRIVE - Epoca d’Oro,” Vacheron Constantin Ref.7811, a consummate creation imbued with the elegance of 18K white gold, is
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A Vacheron Constantin Ref.7811 in 18K white gold from the early 1960s has arrived at vintage watch shop “PRINCIPE PRIVE - Epoca d’Oro.”
Make curry or a one-person hot pot with just this one appliance! The “Easy-Cooking Pot that Also Cooks Rice in the Microwave” lowers the barriers to home cooking
Keito Nakamura x GOLDEN CONCEPT｜Second collaboration. Introducing a full-grain leather card wallet compatible with MagSafe.
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GOLDEN CONCEPT has released a MagSafe-compatible leather card wallet in its second collaboration with Japanese national soccer team player Keito Nakamura.
[ABC-MART] Actor Mei Hata wears them! New Balance’s latest “204L” model, a hotly anticipated new icon blending a low-profile sole, retro style, and Y2K design, is back on sale!
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ABC-MART will bring back New Balance’s popular “204L” model starting April 9, 2026. A new visual featuring actor Mei Hata has also been unveiled.
Business creation company 01Booster appointed ambassador for “SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026”
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Business creation company 01Booster has been appointed ambassador for “SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026,” a global innovation conference to be held in Tokyo in April 2026. The company aims to deepen collaboration with innovators around the world and expand a cross-border business creation ecosystem.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ゼロワンブースター、SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026実行委員会
A project that supports each person’s menstrual needs enters its 5th year! Applications open April 8 (Wednesday) for 2026 recipients of “Scholarship Napkins® 2026,” which provides 1 year’s supply of sanitary napkins free of charge
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Original大王製紙は、生理用品の入手に困る学生2,000名を対象に、生理用ナプキンを1年間無償提供する「奨学ナプキン®2026」の奨学生募集を2026年4月8日（水）から開始しました。このプロジェクトは「meet my elis」の一環で、今年で5年目を迎え、これまでに累計8,000名の学生に生理用ナプキンを無償配布しています。応募期間は2026年4月8日（水）10:00から5月17日（日）23:59までで、特設サイトから応募可能です。25以上の企業・団体が本取り組みに賛同しており、SDGs目標「5.ジェンダー平等を実現しよう」「17.パートナーシップで目標を達成しよう」への貢献を目指しています。
Voice actor Isamu Hayashi, the voice of Mikey in “Tokyo Revengers,” to serve as special judge at AMG Open Campus voice acting audition experience event on Saturday, April 25
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Amusement Media Academy (AMG) will hold an open campus event with a voice acting audition experience on April 25, 2026. Voice actor Isamu Hayashi, the voice of Mikey in “Tokyo Revengers,” will participate as a special judge and give direct advice to attendees. AMG’s voice acting department boasts a direct placement rate of 92% of graduates with production companies (2025 results) and provides practical education.
ISFnet announces its hiring policy for fiscal 2026
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ISFnet has announced its hiring policy for fiscal 2026. It will prioritize cultural fit and step up recruitment of experienced professionals, senior workers, and bilingual IT engineers.
A summer essential from early to late summer! The new “My wardrobe Shadow Pin Slub Set-Up” combines a cool, dry-touch feel with an elegant, elevated look
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P.S.FA will release the new “My wardrobe Shadow Pin Slub Set-Up” businesswear, designed to be worn from early to late summer, at stores nationwide and through its e-commerce site. It features a cool, dry-touch fabric and a relaxed silhouette that creates an elegant, elevated look, with a washable finish suited to the diverse working styles of modern women.
Yellow-pea gluten-free foods may help ease “stomach discomfort caused by wheat”
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ZENB JAPAN Inc. and the Central Research Institute of Mizkan Holdings conducted a clinical trial on gluten-free foods made from yellow peas. The study found that a low-gluten diet incorporating yellow-pea foods significantly improved abdominal symptoms, including bloating and abdominal pain, and enhanced quality of life (QOL). Improvements in the gut microbiome were also observed, with increases suggested in beneficial bacteria such as “Butyricimonas unclassified” and “Eubacterium hallii group.” The findings are scheduled to be presented at the 56th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Gastrointestinal Absorption, to be held in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, on Oct. 18, 2025. The findings scientifically establish yellow-pea foods as a new dietary option that supports health.
Tickets for the “Spring Nijigen no ‘Mori Mori’ Campaign,” bundling 4 permanent attractions with limited-time events at the anime park Nijigen no Mori on Awaji Island, will go on sale on April 8, 2026.
Clark Memorial International High School’s mountaineering team plans to launch “To the World’s Summit: A Kilimanjaro Climbing Project by High School Students” on Spotunity!
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The “CLARK Mountaineering Team Kilimanjaro Climbing Project Team,” formed by volunteers from Clark Memorial International High School, will launch a fundraising project on Spotunity, a crowdfunding platform specializing in sports. The project will see high school students take on the challenge of climbing Kilimanjaro, while also engaging in local support activities and cultural exchange. The fundraising period runs from April 15 to May 31, 2026, with a target of 2.3 million yen. The funds will go toward expedition costs and educational support for local porters.
Sleepwear that helps reduce fatigue just by wearing it—even on hot nights: A cool mesh model joins the popular “TIGORA SLEEP” recovery wear line in early April
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Alpen will launch a cool mesh model of its “TIGORA SLEEP” recovery wear for spring and summer in early April. It is a general medical device that helps reduce fatigue.
“1-Minute Subsidy Matching Assessment” now available for free from “Subsidy AI,” which automatically generates AI business plans—proposes up to 5 eligible subsidies with just 3 questions
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株式会社Mycat has made its “1-Minute Subsidy Matching Assessment” available for free through its “Subsidy AI” service, which automatically generates AI business plans. The assessment uses 3 questions to suggest up to 5 subsidies, aiming to address challenges small and medium-sized businesses face when applying for subsidies.
[Launching May 12, 2026] A richly pigmented lip mask with a “plump, juicy” finish arrives. Layer on a shade to match your makeup or lipstick color and moisturize over makeup during the day
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株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス’s BCLカンパニー will launch “Color Day Lip Mask” in 9 shades under its new brand “qruam” (キュルアム) on May 12, 2026. It can be used to moisturize over makeup, and shades can be selected to suit your personal color palette.
“Physically prevent” misconnections: Japanese translation of international medical safety standard “ISO 80369-1:2025” now on sale
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The Japanese Standards Association has released a Japanese translation of the international medical safety standard “ISO 80369-1:2025.” The standard is designed to structurally prevent misconnections in medical settings.
The conditions for a “gym of choice” vary so much by age and gender! How to avoid missing your target audience, whether younger people or women: From awareness to inquiry｜Seminar announced
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Canly Inc. will hold an online seminar in April for fitness gyms, explaining customer acquisition pathways tailored to age and gender.
New products in the PlayStation™ Official License series now available from vending machines!
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Blooming Nakanishi will launch new products, including handkerchief towels under the official PlayStation license, from April 10 at vending machines and other outlets.
Total plays of Olympic content on TVer for the Milano Cortina Olympics™ surpass 44 million
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Total plays of Milano Cortina Olympics content on TVer surpassed 44 million, far exceeding the Beijing Games. Viewing on smartphones and connected TVs drove the growth.
What you eat can change your life—an explanation of scientifically proven eating habits! “The Best Nutritional Eating Habits, Explained by a Doctor”
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“The Best Nutritional Eating Habits, Explained by a Doctor,” by physician and Tokyo University of Agriculture professor emeritus Etsuro Tanaka, goes on sale today, April 8, from ダイヤモンド社. The book explains scientifically sound eating habits amid a flood of health information and offers nutritional knowledge that will be useful for a lifetime.
A limited-edition compact featuring a “Cinderella” design arrives from DHC!
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DHC will release a limited-edition compact featuring a Disney “Cinderella” design on April 8, 2026. The limited-edition product offers a magical makeup experience.
[Following an overwhelmingly popular previous campaign, it will now be held throughout the year!] Make Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture’s “mushroom capital” enoki a staple at the dinner table! An interactive campaign where purchases and cooking earn points launches in phases from Wednesday, April 8
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Savings app “レシチャレ” launched its 2026 year-round campaign featuring enoki mushrooms from Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture, today, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Following the strong response to the 2025 campaign, it aims to encourage people to cook with enoki mushrooms throughout the year and make them a regular part of meals. The campaign awards points worth 20 yen for purchasing eligible products and 200 yen for preparing and posting a designated recipe, for a total of up to 220 yen worth of points.
Spring-limited junmai daiginjo from the directly operated store-exclusive “Hakutsuru Mikagego” brand launches April 10, 2026
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Hakutsuru Sake Brewing will release “Junmai Daiginjo Hakutsuru Nishiki,” a spring-limited sake from its directly operated store-exclusive “Mikagego” brand, on April 10, 2026. Limited to 600 bottles, it will add a touch of spring to the dinner table.
Notice of packaging redesign for “One Day Moist In,” a contact lens insertion solution
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Menicon will redesign the packaging for “One Day Moist In,” a contact lens insertion solution, in early April 2026. The new design features a water droplet motif to emphasize its moisturizing feel.
[Encourage workplace interaction over tea] “BONDISH DELIVERY” launches an elegant afternoon tea plan with light meals and sweets on April 8
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ボンディッシュ株式会社 will launch an afternoon tea plan that pairs well with coffee through its corporate catering service “BONDISH DELIVERY” on April 8. The offering responds to demand for workplace interaction as employees return to the office.
[petit main] First collaboration with illustrator Saku Izumi! Girls’ and baby items featuring adorable illustrations go on sale Wednesday, April 8
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Children’s clothing brand “petit main” has teamed up with illustrator 泉屋サク for the first time, releasing items for girls and babies on April 8. The collection features delicate, warm illustrations of animals and flowers.
A great read for the start of a new life! “Learn Through Play: My First Book of Manners,” an interactive picture book for ages 4 and up, goes on sale April 7 (Tuesday)! The 3rd book in the hugely popular “Learn Through Play” picture-book series.
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西東社 will release “Learn Through Play: My First Book of Manners,” an interactive picture book for children ages 4–7, on April 7, 2026 (Tuesday). The book teaches social rules and manners through play.
[Reservations now open] Sumana-sensei vs. dangerous creatures! “Too Dangerous to Apologize! Sumana-sensei’s Dangerous Creature Survival Class” goes on sale May 29 (Friday)!
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Popular YouTube channel “Water Challenge,” with more than 3.97 million followers, takes on missions to capture dangerous creatures in its new book, “Too Dangerous to Apologize! Sumana-sensei’s Dangerous Creature Survival Class,” which goes on sale May 29, 2026 (Friday). The book offers an entertaining look at more than 100 dangerous creatures through manga and illustrated reference entries. It will be sold with exclusive bonuses at Miraiya Bookstore, the Kinokuniya Bookstore Group and Rakuten Books, and select stores will also give a limited-edition postcard to customers who purchase earlier books in the series.
Cabinet Secretariat, Digital Agency and Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications gather for Share Economy Association-hosted Meetup; TRUSTDOCK representative Chiba set to speak
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Takahiro Chiba, representative of 株式会社TRUSTDOCK, is set to speak at an event hosted by the Sharing Economy Association on April 21, 2026. He will discuss private-sector eKYC and the use of My Number cards.
Recovery sandal brand “OOFOS®” launches the eagerly awaited “Plus Line” on April 25 (Saturday); first solo POPUP event also confirmed
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Alco Co., which operates recovery shoe brand “OOFOS®,” will launch the new “Plus Line,” featuring improved design and functionality, on April 25 and hold its first solo POPUP event.
Craif’s urine cancer test “MySignal Scan” introduced at 品川シーズンテラス健診クリニック
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Craif Co. has introduced its urine cancer test “MySignal Scan” at 品川シーズンテラス健診クリニック. The test uses AI to analyze microRNA in urine and assess cancer risk at an early stage. Its availability through corporate health screenings and other channels is expected to contribute to cancer prevention and early detection.
[Advance sale] The day shoe-cleaning changes. New “Brush Boy” model to go on advance sale through the online store
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CB Japan will begin advance sales of the new “Brush Boy,” a compact washing machine equipped with a brush that automates scrubbing indoor shoes and mud stains, through its online store from April 6.
[Free seminar on Friday, April 10] “End ‘Having to Start Over Again…’: How to Develop in the AI Era and Prevent Rework” (hosted by Stockmark)
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ストックマーク株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on April 10 to help prevent rework in the development process. It will explain approaches to gathering and using information with AI.
Lee Junho, a goodwill ambassador for World Vision Japan, is taking part in its new child sponsorship initiative, “Chosen.” The program, which allows children to choose their sponsors, is being launched in Japan.
Interview published exploring the real-life story of an investor who achieved FIRE through vacant-home investment
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AlbaLink has published an interview with investor Hikari Sakamoto, who achieved FIRE through vacant-home investment, on its website, “Real Estate Investment Forest.” The initiative promotes both the social value of putting vacant homes to use and individual asset-building.
12 new faculty members join 名古屋商科大学 (effective April 2026)
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12 new faculty members joined 名古屋商科大学 and its graduate school effective April 1, 2026. The new faculty include Professor Atsuomi Obayashi and Professor Shoko Kokubo, bringing practical experience and deep expertise.
Tenda earns “Kurumin” next-generation certification mark — promoting a workplace where diverse talent can work with confidence —
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Tenda Co. has received “Kurumin” certification from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for its proactive efforts to support child-rearing. The company will use this recognition to further promote a workplace where employees from diverse backgrounds can work with confidence.
Notice of expansion of existing Lock＋Store Petaling Jaya facility by LSGM (consolidated subsidiary of our group)
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Malaysia’s LSGM, a consolidated subsidiary of the Mitsuuroko Group, has expanded its existing self-storage facility, “Lock＋Store Petaling Jaya.” The facility, which opened in April 2024, is located in Selangor state adjacent to Kuala Lumpur. The expansion added approximately 5,200 square feet (approximately 480 square meters) of space, including approximately 100 air-conditioned storage units, to meet growing demand in the area.
[Kimuraya Sohonten] April new-product bestseller rankings for supermarkets
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Kimuraya Sohonten announced its April 2026 bestseller rankings for new products aimed at supermarkets. First place went to “Jumbo Steamed Cake Rare Cheesecake,” made with Hokkaido cream cheese.
Video analytics AI company Asilla develops industry-specific VLM “AsillaVision” using its proprietary dataset of more than 7 million security camera videos
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Asilla has developed its proprietary VLM, “AsillaVision-v1-4B,” specializing in security camera footage. Trained on its proprietary dataset of more than 7 million videos, it achieved 89% accuracy in detecting abnormal behavior, surpassing leading VLMs such as Gemini.
Inaba Petfood launches “CIAO Grilled Bonito Freeze-Dried” for cats!
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Inaba Petfood Co. has launched “CIAO Grilled Bonito Freeze-Dried,” a treat for cats. The product locks in the delicious taste and aroma of the popular “Grilled Bonito” through freeze-drying, giving it a crisp texture. It can be served as a treat on its own or sprinkled over regular meals, and comes in a resealable package to preserve its fresh-opened flavor.
Performance visuals and details revealed! Suzuki Matsuo returns to シアターコクーン for the first time in 3 years in “Dictator by the Sea”
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Suzuki Matsuo and Masako Yasumoto have formed the dance unit “Super Matsuyasu.” They will stage “Dictator by the Sea,” Suzuki Matsuo’s first dance performance, at シアターコクーン.
Galilei Group | Notice of exhibiting at Food & Hotel Asia 2026 in Singapore
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Fukushima Galilei Co., Ltd. will exhibit at Food & Hotel Asia 2026, held in Singapore from April 21 to 24, 2026. The company will showcase commercial refrigeration equipment featuring energy-saving technologies that meet the needs of the ASEAN market, as well as a comprehensive kitchen proposal developed through its alliance with SHINPO. In particular, it will exhibit a non-fluorocarbon refrigerator that has earned Singapore’s strict “5-tick (Excellent)” energy-efficiency rating, along with various products for yakiniku restaurants.
ALIENGATE beta version launches to help companies manage external risks
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In April 2026, CyberCrew Inc. launched the beta version of ALIENGATE, a new service that helps companies manage external risks. The service provides end-to-end support, from identifying publicly exposed assets and monitoring leaked information to checking vulnerabilities and managing investigations and responses, helping protect companies from growing cyberattacks.
New additions to the Brooks Brothers capsule collection focused on U.S. production, the Made in USA Collection!
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Brooks Brothers has announced new spring/summer items for its Made in USA Collection, which focuses on U.S. production. Items will go on sale online and in stores from April 8.
Visualizing vulnerabilities across thousands of projects annually: NEC’s data-driven security measures with IssueHunt One to fulfill accountability
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NEC has adopted IssueHunt One, a product security integrated support service from IssueHunt株式会社. It centralizes vulnerability information across thousands of projects annually and enables data-driven security measures.
A hit with travelers from overseas! New bilingual Japanese-English book Japanese HEROES and MASTERS goes on sale April 16!
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株式会社ナツメ社 will release Japanese HEROES and MASTERS, a bilingual Japanese-English book introducing traditional Japanese professions and notable figures to international visitors, on April 16.
Murata Manufacturing achieves a 100% retention rate for referral hires using integrated talent acquisition platform MyTalent Platform
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Murata Manufacturing has adopted TalentX’s referral recruitment service MyRefer. Its transparent system has achieved a 100% retention rate and succeeded in reaching potential candidates.
MODE announces new service BizStack Insight, evolving the use of frontline data from “monitoring” to “insight”
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MODE has announced BizStack Insight, a new service that uses AI to analyze frontline data and detect signs of anomalies. It supports a shift from responding after incidents to preventing them in advance.
Career experience event held at 豊田大谷高等学校 in Aichi! 100 first- and second-year students take part
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Jinjibu held a career experience event at Toyota Otani High School in Aichi Prefecture. About 100 first- and second-year students took part and interacted with 20 local companies. The initiative aims to prevent early resignations and revitalize local industry.
Kintetsu Department Store, part of the Kintetsu Group, adopts SPOKES, a service that turns materials into videos. It aims to improve customer-focused service quality through employee development.
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Kintetsu Department Store has adopted SPOKES, a service from Bloom Act that turns materials into videos. It aims to streamline updates to educational and training materials and improve the quality of customer service.
Sapporo City to support large-scale events and other initiatives expected to bring activity during the tourism off-season!
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Sapporo City is inviting applications for projects involving large-scale events held during the tourism off-season (April 15–May 31 and October 1–March 15), under a subsidy program aimed at attracting visitors and promoting tourism. Subsidies of up to 50 million yen are available, with the aim of revitalizing the region and generating economic benefits.
Permanent food drive drop-off point opens at the Shinagawa Ward head office of 城南信用金庫
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As part of its community partnership efforts, Shinagawa Ward opened a permanent food drive drop-off point at the head office of 城南信用金庫 on April 1. The initiative aims to make effective use of surplus household food, reduce food waste and contribute to social welfare.
Shinagawa Ward adds a tour of the T.Y.HARBOR Brewery craft beer plant to its hometown tax gifts
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On April 6, Shinagawa Ward added a tour of the T.Y.HARBOR Brewery craft beer plant to its hometown tax gifts. The tour offers a valuable opportunity to learn as a brewer guides visitors through the brewing equipment, lets them handle the ingredients and leads them in tasting and comparing craft beers. The decline in resident tax revenue to Shinagawa Ward due to hometown tax donations reached about 5.96 billion yen in fiscal 令和7年度, and the ward is focusing on developing new gifts that make use of local resources to secure funding.
New event announced! Exhibitor applications now open! Trade show to promote DX and address labor shortages in the construction industry
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ブティックス株式会社 will launch the first Construction Tech DXPO Osaka ’27, a business-matching trade show aimed at promoting DX and addressing labor shortages in the construction industry, at INTEX Osaka in March 2027.
Sakaken, a specialist wholesaler of construction materials, hardware and tools, streamlines operations from order receipt to shipping
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Sakaken, a construction materials wholesaler, has adopted 4 automation products from Usac System, significantly streamlining routine operations from order receipt to shipping.
GenTaskMining launches, using generative AI to analyze PC activity logs and drive operational improvements
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ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation (CTC) has launched GenTaskMining, a service that uses generative AI to analyze PC activity logs and support operational improvements. It will focus primarily on the finance and insurance industries.
Job Change Draft launches “Real-Time Feedback” feature to improve the quality of resumes
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Job Change Draft, operated by Livesense, has launched its Real-Time Feedback feature, designed to improve the quality of resumes and increase the rate of receiving scouting offers.
Event set for June 14 (Sunday)! Special event with art director Yuko Ogawa! Design an original Apollo package
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専門学校日本デザイナー学院 will hold a free trial class on June 14, 2026, featuring art director Yuko Ogawa as the instructor. Participants can try designing packaging for Apollo.