https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 862 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 37 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63435https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63435Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63434https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63434Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63433https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63433Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESF ORGANICS from Mash Beauty Lab is launching “Scrub Wash Cool Sorbet,” a body scrub that combines a cooling sensation with exfoliating care. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63432https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63432Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESO 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63431https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63431Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマッシュスタイルラボが展開するミュシャ財団公認ブランド「MUCHA」は、新商品「フレグランス ボディスクラブ」を発売。人気の4種の香りを揃え、香りを楽しみながら角質ケアとなめらかな肌へ導く。2026年4月17日より先行発売。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63430https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63430Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCosme Kitchen, operated by Mash Beauty Lab, is launching 18 items in its first collaboration with Sanrio’s HELLO KITTY. Presale reservations begin May 12. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63429https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63429Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA 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.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63428https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63428Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMusic 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63427Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESActors 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63426Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63425Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESLotte 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63424https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63424Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63423https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63423Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNEXER 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63422https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63422Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63421https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63421Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBakery 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63420Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63419https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63419Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63418Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ダイドーフォワード has released a spring dress feature for its flagship brand NEWYORKER, featuring plus-size model Nao Yoshino. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63417https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63417Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGinza 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63416https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63416Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCanon 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63415https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63415Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTSI’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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63414https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63414Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo celebrate its “Shin-Okubo Fair,” Yakiniku King is holding “King’s Grand Prize Drawing,” offering prizes to members of its official app. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63413https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63413Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63412https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63412Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63411https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63411Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESASK 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63410https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63410Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63409https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63409Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社徳間書店は、内山純氏の書き下ろし新作長編小説『人生のリフォームどき』を4月15日に発売する。40代と60代の女性がタッグを組んで古い一戸建てをリフォームするシスターフッド小説。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63408https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63408Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESU.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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63407https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63407Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESShueisha 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63406https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63406Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA Vacheron Constantin Ref.7811 in 18K white gold from the early 1960s has arrived at vintage watch shop “PRINCIPE PRIVE - Epoca d’Oro.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63405https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63405Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社コメリは2026年4月8日、自社ブランド「Athena Life」から「ご飯も炊ける電子レンジでらくらく調理ポット」を発売した。1台5役で火を使わずに電子レンジで簡単に調理でき、時短や自炊のハードルを下げる。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63404https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63404Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGOLDEN CONCEPT has released a MagSafe-compatible leather card wallet in its second collaboration with Japanese national soccer team player Keito Nakamura. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63403https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63403Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESABC-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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63402https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63402Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBusiness 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63401https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63401Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMEScaseplay, operated by FOX Inc., has begun taking preorders for “Made For Google”-certified smartphone cases compatible with Google Pixel 10a. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63400Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA space-themed furniture exhibition by Italian design duo alcarol will be held at CIBONE (Omotesando), with YOSHIROTTEN overseeing the presentation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63399Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63398https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63398Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES国内最大級の電子書籍ストア「コミックシーモア」が、全国のファミリーマートやミニストップで販売される「えらべるギフト」の対象商品に参画しました。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63397https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63397Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAmusement 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63396https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63396Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESISFnet 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63395https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63395Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESP.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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63394https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63394Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESZENB 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63393https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63393Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESASUENE’s CO2 emissions visualization cloud service “ASUENE” has been introduced at more than 3,000 SMBC Group locations worldwide. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63392https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63392Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTickets 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63391https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63391Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63390https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63390Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAlpen 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63389https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63389Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63388https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63388Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス’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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63387https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63387Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDaiya Corporation will launch a children’s toothpaste from “Pinaco,” a brand produced by popular creator Shinako, at イオン and ドン・キホーテ. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63386https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63386Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63385https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63385Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCanly Inc. will hold an online seminar in April for fitness gyms, explaining customer acquisition pathways tailored to age and gender. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63384https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63384Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBlooming Nakanishi will launch new products, including handkerchief towels under the official PlayStation license, from April 10 at vending machines and other outlets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63383https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63383Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTotal 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63382https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63382Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63381https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63381Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDHC will release a limited-edition compact featuring a Disney “Cinderella” design on April 8, 2026. The limited-edition product offers a magical makeup experience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63380https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63380Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBoston-born brand ’47 (Forty Seven) will launch its new “WELL-WORN COLLECTION” of vintage-style caps with distressed finishes in April. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63379https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63379Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSavings 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63378https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63378Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESHakutsuru 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63377https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63377Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAjino Mingei will hold a limited-time fair featuring top-grade “hon-maguro” (bluefin tuna) at 50 locations nationwide from April 9. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63376https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63376Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMenicon 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63375https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63375Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63374https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63374Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESChildren’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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63373https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63373Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63372https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63372Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPopular 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63371https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63371Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSystem Service will roll out amusement-only prizes for popular content “18TRIP” nationwide for 2 consecutive months starting in April 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63370https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63370Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTakahiro 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63369https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63369Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAlco 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63368Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCraif 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63367https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63367Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCB 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63366Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63365Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESLee 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63364Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAlbaLink 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63363Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES12 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63362Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMeta Heroesが、AIのビジネス導入に悩む企業・個人向けに「AIビジネス活用セミナー」を4月・5月に無料オンライン開催。1時間でAIの最新トレンドや実践的な活用戦略を解説する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63361Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTenda 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63360Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMalaysia’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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63359Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKimuraya 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63358Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESアニメ『このすば』の新規描き下ろしイラスト「プロレスラー！」を使用したグッズが、ソフマップの一部店舗と通販で先行販売される。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63357Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAsilla 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63356Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESInaba 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63355Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES楽天お買い物マラソンに合わせて、春キャンプの底冷え対策として極厚インフレータブルマットと4本脚コットのセールを開催。4月10日午前1時59分まで実施される。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63354Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSuzuki 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63353https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63353Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFukushima 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63352Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKimono Yamato, a brand of 株式会社やまと, will launch a yukata collection created in collaboration with illustrator Junichi Nakahara on April 25, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63351Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESIn 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63350Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBrooks 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63349Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNEC 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63348Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63347Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMurata Manufacturing has adopted TalentX’s referral recruitment service MyRefer. Its transparent system has achieved a 100% retention rate and succeeded in reaching potential candidates. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63346https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63346Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMODE 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63345https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63345Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJinjibu 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63344https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63344Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKintetsu 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63343https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63343Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSapporo 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63342https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63342Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAs 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63341https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63341Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63340https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63340Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63339https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63339Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSakaken, a construction materials wholesaler, has adopted 4 automation products from Usac System, significantly streamlining routine operations from order receipt to shipping. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63338https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63338Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESITOCHU 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63337https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63337Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJob 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63336https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260408-09/index-en-p5.html#n63336Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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.