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Rock band Wienners has been named seasonal regulars on “Ooru Night ZIP Session,” a new segment on ZIP-FM’s late-night program NONSTOP CALLING. The first broadcast aired on April 7, featuring frontman Tamaya 2060%, who spoke about his musical journey leading up to the band’s formation.
Companies mentioned：ZIP-FM
ビー・アンド・プラス Co., Ltd. has developed a split-ring wireless power module that can be retrofitted to a rotating shaft. It enables stable power transmission without a slip ring and requires no maintenance. The module will be unveiled at Manufacturing World Nagoya in April 2026.
ポーターズ株式会社 and 株式会社クウゼン will jointly hold free online seminars on April 17 and 23, 2026, for the staffing industry, showing how to maximize candidate acquisition while both suppressing CPA and increasing CV volume. The seminars will introduce effective ways to reach potential candidates using LINE, AI and data.
Companies mentioned：ポーターズ株式会社、株式会社クウゼン
アルプス システム インテグレーション株式会社 (ALSI) will begin offering the “ALSI Security Consulting Service” on April 27, 2026. The service provides end-to-end support, from assessing the current security situation to making improvements and assisting with operations, and is aimed especially at the information systems departments of mid-sized and small companies.
Companies mentioned：アルプス システム インテグレーション株式会社、ALSI
Andpad Vietnam, the Vietnamese subsidiary of Andpad, which operates the cloud-based construction project management service ANDPAD, has relocated and expanded its Hanoi office to support organizational growth and step up efforts to advance construction DX in Southeast Asia. The new office is located in TAISEI SQUARE HANOI, the first large-scale office building in Hanoi developed independently by a Japanese company.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アンドパッド、ANDPAD VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED、大成建設
株式会社セミナーインフォ has released new content on Finlink, a video media platform for the financial industry, about efforts to advance contact center operations at SBI Shinsei Bank. The video offers a real-world look at operations, including success stories, challenges and trial and error, and provides practical know-how for staff at financial institutions who work in contact centers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セミナーインフォ、株式会社SBI新生銀行
ペガサス・テック・ベンチャーズ announced the student teams selected for the “Youth Pitch” at the Nagoya regional competition of the “Startup World Cup 2026.” At the Nagoya competition, to be held on April 23, 4 teams will compete for a place in the global competition, with the winner advancing to the world finals in San Francisco in November.
Companies mentioned：ペガサス・テック・ベンチャーズ、ドルトンスクール東京、神山まるごと高専、愛知県立小牧高等学校
Bikkuri Donkey will refresh its regular menu starting April 8, 2026. 8 new items will be added, including the “Light Set,” “Garlic Chicken & Hamburger Steak,” “Green Onion Salt Salad” and “Coffee Parfait.” The expanded selection of hamburgers, salads and desserts will offer customers more options to mix and match.
青木フルーツ株式会社 has appointed Japan national soccer team player Keito Nakamura as official ambassador for its “double-press juice” brand Vicca. To mark the occasion, it will run a prize campaign from April 8 to June 30, 2026, offering signed merchandise and other prizes.
Companies mentioned：青木フルーツ株式会社、スタッド・ランス
JR Tokai Food Service will sell “Green Tea Piyorin,” a limited-edition version of its popular sweet Piyorin, from April 17 to April 26, 2026. The seasonal treat features green tea flavor with a touch of yuzu.
A pop-up shop for heritage kilt skirt brand O'NEIL OF DUBLIN will be held at 丸井今井札幌本店 from April 15 to April 28. A special 2-BUY sale will also be offered on select items.
Companies mentioned：丸井今井札幌本店、O'NEIL OF DUBLIN
TRIPLE DECKER LONDON, a sweets brand adding fresh color to traditional British confections, will open on the 1st floor of 大丸東京店 on April 22. Its offerings include three-layer Millionaire’s Shortbread and other sweets that blend tradition with innovation.
Companies mentioned：大丸東京店
Attendance at the “Learn About Skin and the Body!” exhibition, held by 株式会社ナチュラルサイエンス at Nachu no Mori in Shiraoi, Hokkaido, reached a cumulative 10,000 on April 6. The event, which has been running for a limited time since September 19, 2025, is an interactive exhibition where visitors of all ages can enjoy learning about how skin and the body work.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ナチュラルサイエンス
APTO will exhibit at the 10th AI & Artificial Intelligence EXPO Spring, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from April 15 to 17, 2026. The company will showcase its work on developing datasets for the latest physical AI, along with demonstrations using real robots and NVIDIA Isaac Sim. The announcement highlights the importance of a data-centric approach to AI development.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA
Furuno Systems will exhibit at the 17th Education Expo (EDIX) Tokyo, which opens on May 13, 2026. The company will showcase network solutions for schools and the ACERA EW750 wireless LAN access point, which supports Wi-Fi 7, and propose reliable, secure connectivity aligned with the NEXT GIGA initiative.
Companies mentioned：古野電気㈱、RX Japan株式会社
ｕｇｏ株式会社, which develops business DX robots, has been selected for the “Domestic General-Purpose Robot Development Competition” organized by the AI Robot Association (AIRoA). The competition is part of NEDO’s commissioned “Post-5G Information and Communications System Infrastructure Enhancement R&D Project.” ｕｇｏ aims to meet the evaluation criteria and be selected as a robot for data collection in the NEDO project. The company plans to develop its business with a view to further improving its robots and establishing a mass-production system. Its “ugo” is a hybrid business DX robot that combines remote operation with AI-based automated control.
マインドシェア provided end-to-end support for 大手IT企業’s first customer satisfaction survey, addressing challenges including a lack of clarity about the current state of customer satisfaction and which improvements should be prioritized. This led to the establishment of a research framework designed to deliver strategic results.
Companies mentioned：マインドシェア、大手IT企業
Nutrition brand VITAS will hold the “VITAS FUTURES CAMP 2026,” a basketball camp for junior high school students, on April 29 in partnership with KAGO BASKETBALL SCHOOL, 福岡大学附属大濠高等学校 and 東山高等学校. 60 selected students will experience top-level coaching and competitive play, with the aim of nurturing the next generation of athletes.
Companies mentioned：KAGO BASKETBALL SCHOOL、福岡大学附属大濠高等学校、東山高等学校
Fashion brand WEGO is stepping up its overseas expansion. It will begin opening stores in Taiwan in May 2026 and plans to open flagship stores in Taipei and Shanghai by the end of the year. It aims to have approximately 20 stores in Taiwan by 2030 and create new local culture grounded in Japanese youth culture.
Originalブックオフグループホールディングスが「春夏の衣替えに関する意識調査2026」を実施。約46%が不要な洋服を手放せず保管しており、環境省の衣類廃棄削減目標とのギャップが明らかに。ブックオフはリユースを通じた“すてない選択”を提案します。
Companies mentioned：環境省
SORABITO's paperless inspection checklist service for construction sites, “GENBAx点検,” developed by the company, has been introduced at construction sites under Toda Corporation's Kyushu Branch. As part of Toda Corporation's DX initiative, the service was recognized for its flexibility in meeting on-site needs and its future potential, with the aim of improving safety management and operational efficiency.
Companies mentioned：SORABITO株式会社、戸田建設株式会社
ANA Facilities has launched a dedicated information platform for business jet hangars. It addresses the nationwide shortage of business jet parking spaces by consolidating information on hangars at Kansai International Airport and Sendai Airport, enabling users to check availability and submit reservation requests in one place.
Companies mentioned：ANAファシリティーズ株式会社、Peach Aviation株式会社、株式会社ジャムコ
Shindengen Electric Manufacturing has begun on-demand streaming of a free online seminar on the fundamentals, characteristics and applications of silicon carbide Schottky barrier diodes (SiC-SBDs). The seminar compares them with conventional FRDs in terms of power supply efficiency and noise, and explains effective ways to use them. It is intended for engineers seeking to design highly efficient power supply circuits.
Bears Rock has launched a new “wearable storage sack” that lets children pack away their sleeping bags themselves and carry them on their backs. It enables children to enjoy tidying up at camp and nurture a spirit of adventure. Sales begin on April 8, 2026, at the official online store.
Crab specialty restaurant “Kora Honten” will hold its “Luxury Kamameshi Festival” from April 21 to May 8, 2026. The highlight is a limited-time “crab kamameshi” menu featuring red king crab and snow crab. Offerings include the premium crab kamameshi set “Aoi” (5,478 yen, tax included), which can be enjoyed in three different ways, and the Hanairo set with a crystal tiered box. The company, 株式会社甲羅, was established in April 1974 and operates about 40 locations nationwide.
The Toyama-focused job matching service “Job Antenna Toyama,” operated by インタラクティブ株式会社, surpassed 1,000 registered members on April 7, 2026. Its features include a focus on the local area and two-way matching that lets companies and job seekers approach one another by expressing interest with “いいかも！”.
Companies mentioned：インタラクティブ株式会社、北海道新聞社
eve autonomy will hold a group factory tour at Yamaha Motor's Hamakita Factory on May 22, 2026, for companies considering its outdoor-capable automated transport service “eve auto.” Limited to 10 companies and 30 people, the tour is for companies making an inquiry for the first time and offers a valuable opportunity to see the service in operation.
Companies mentioned：株式会社eve autonomy、ヤマハ発動機株式会社
The YouTube short drama “めでたしぷりんせす（めでぷり）” has surpassed 100,000 subscribers and 100 million total views, and is stepping up its media-mix expansion. With plans for a magazine, a terrestrial TV series and a film adaptation, it is seeking co-creation partners.
“Saga University Admissions Prep School,” operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, is offering a free enrollment campaign through April 15, 2026. It supports students aiming to enter Saga University with strategically designed exam instruction to help them study efficiently.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社
スタディチェーン株式会社 is offering a free enrollment campaign at its Shimane University Admissions Prep School through April 15, 2026. The campaign gives students aiming to enter Shimane University an opportunity to experience strategically designed exam instruction.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社
The Tokushima University Admissions Prep School, operated by Study Chain, is offering a free enrollment campaign through April 15, 2026. The campaign waives the usual enrollment fee, reducing it to 0 yen, for students aiming to enter Tokushima University. The school has helped many students gain admission to Tokushima University through strategically designed exam instruction, and this campaign offers an opportunity to experience the right strategy.
スペースデータ社 has launched the “Next-Generation Resilience Platform,” which integrates situational understanding, crisis assessment and future prediction, built on digital twin and AI technologies. To address complex social challenges such as climate change and geopolitical risks, it aims to promote dynamic information sharing and the aggregation of expertise through collaboration between industry and academia.
スタディチェーン株式会社's “Yamaguchi University Admissions Prep School” is offering a free enrollment campaign through April 15, 2026, for students aiming to enter Yamaguchi University. Strategically designed exam instruction supports efficient learning.
“Akita University Admissions Prep School,” operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, is offering a free enrollment campaign through April 15, 2026, for students hoping to enter Akita University.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社
スタディチェーン株式会社 is offering a free enrollment campaign through April 15, 2026, at “Hirosaki University Admissions Prep School,” a prep school specializing in Hirosaki University admissions. Its strategically designed instruction supports students aiming to enter Hirosaki University.
スタディチェーン株式会社 is offering a free enrollment campaign at Gunma University Admissions Prep School through April 15, 2026. It provides strategically designed exam instruction for students aiming to enter Gunma University and supports their efforts to gain admission.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社
Utsunomiya University Admissions Prep School is offering a free enrollment campaign through April 15, 2026. The campaign is for high school students and graduates aiming to enter Utsunomiya University, and waives the usual enrollment fee. The school, operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, has helped students gain admission through “strategically designed exam instruction,” and the campaign will give more students an opportunity to experience it.
シビレ株式会社 will hold “Discover a Town That Suits You,” an experiential event on April 20, 2026, where participants can compare water from 4 regions across Japan and explore local lifestyles and cultures. Based on the vision of “OFF TOKYO,” the event aims to create a personal connection with unfamiliar regions through water and give participants a chance to find a region that suits them by discovering water they enjoy.
“Kagoshima University Admissions Prep School,” operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, is offering a free enrollment campaign through April 15, 2026. The campaign is for students aiming to enter Kagoshima University and offers an opportunity to experience its unique “strategically designed exam instruction.”
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社
Children’s footwear brand IFME will begin releasing summer shoes for babies and kids featuring sea creatures, a new addition to its “IFME いきものシリーズ,” in mid-April 2026. As record-breaking heat has extended the sandal-wearing season in the children’s footwear market, these shoes combine water-and-land versatility, breathability and safety, and can be worn through early fall. Features include a design that helps children put the shoes on by themselves, as well as charming creature motifs.
愛媛大合格特化塾, operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, is offering a campaign waiving enrollment fees through April 15, 2026. It offers students seeking admission to Ehime University its original “strategy-based exam coaching” to support their success.
富大合格特化塾, operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, is offering a campaign waiving enrollment fees through April 15, 2026. The campaign is for students seeking admission to University of Toyama and gives them the opportunity to experience its original “strategy-based exam coaching.”
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社
山形大合格特化塾, operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, is offering a campaign waiving enrollment fees through April 15, 2026. It supports students with strategic study plans and offers a new opportunity to high school students and graduates seeking admission to Yamagata University.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社
長大合格特化塾, operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, is offering a campaign waiving enrollment fees through April 15, 2026, for students seeking admission to Nagasaki University. It provides strategy-based one-on-one instruction.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社、長崎大学（言及のみ）
三重大合格特化塾, operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, is offering a campaign waiving enrollment fees through April 15, 2026. The campaign reduces students’ initial costs and encourages them to take part in its original “strategy-based exam coaching.” The approach emphasizes strategy as well as study volume and has produced many successful applicants.
株式会社TeN will exhibit at Marketing Week Spring 2026, one of Japan’s largest marketing trade shows, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from April 22 to 24, 2026. At the TeN booth, the company will offer next-generation marketing strategies in one place, including AI technology, landing page and short-form video production, MEO services, web acceleration SaaS, and TikTok Shop management. The exhibition, organized by RX Japan合同会社, will provide an opportunity to present practical solutions to challenges businesses face, including digitalization, AI adoption, content production and website optimization.
Haircare brand Straine, operated by Ai Robotics, began nationwide sales on April 1, 2026, of 2 new shampoo and treatment lines (BASIC and SOFT) designed for different hair types. To mark the launch, the company will hold a sampling event at the Shibuya Modi storefront plaza for 2 days, April 11 and 12, 2026. Trial samples of the new lines will be distributed, and a large visual featuring brand ambassador Tomohisa Yamashita will be displayed. A special-value set is also on sale in limited quantities.
株式会社タカショー has signed a distribution agreement with Germany’s GARDENA社, a leading European gardening brand. The deal will accelerate the adoption in Japan of advanced gardening products, including automatic irrigation systems.
Companies mentioned：GARDENA社、ハスクバーナ・グループ
Video consulting firm LOCUS will speak at a webinar co-hosted with Maclogi on April 23. It will explain promotional methods that link 楽天市場 with YouTube and help e-commerce businesses boost sales.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マクロジ、楽天市場
静大合格特化塾, operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, is offering a campaign waiving enrollment fees through April 15, 2026. The campaign reduces students’ initial costs and encourages them to take part in its original “strategy-based exam coaching.” The approach emphasizes strategy as well as study volume and has produced many successful applicants.
Octopus Energy won awards in 4 categories, including the top prize, at the “New Power Awards 2025.” It recorded a growth rate of 1137% from 2022, ranking first in growth among the top 40 power companies. The company operates a retail electricity business in 8 countries using its technology platform, Kraken, and has surpassed 500,000 contracts in Japan in 4 years.
信大合格特化塾, operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, is offering a campaign waiving enrollment fees through April 15, 2026, for students seeking admission to Shinshu University. It provides strategy-based exam coaching.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社、信州大学（言及のみ）
Jinbei Inc. will exhibit at the 10th AI and Artificial Intelligence Expo [Spring], to be held from April 15 to 17, 2026. It will showcase “Jinbei GenOCR,” which combines generative AI and OCR, to promote the digital transformation of paper documents.
Companies mentioned：freee、マネーフォワード、SAP、RX Japan
熊大合格特化塾, operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, is offering a campaign waiving enrollment fees through April 15, 2026. It supports students seeking admission to Kumamoto University with strategic study plans.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社
The Japan Lifesaving Association and Shiseido Japan have signed an official supporter agreement. They will work toward zero water-related accidents through sun protection support for lifeguards and event sponsorship.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人日本ライフセービング協会、資生堂ジャパン株式会社
スタディチェーン株式会社 is offering a campaign waiving enrollment fees through April 15, 2026, at 岡大合格特化塾, a prep school specializing in admission to Okayama University. The campaign is for high school students and graduates seeking admission to Okayama University, and waives the usual enrollment fee. The school specializes in “strategy-based exam coaching” and helps students develop the strategies they need to pass.
金大合格特化塾, operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, is offering a campaign waiving enrollment fees through April 15, 2026. The campaign is for students seeking admission to Kanazawa University, and the usual enrollment fee is reduced to 0 yen. The school is known for its “strategy-based exam coaching,” which does not rely on deviation scores, and has helped many students gain admission to Kanazawa University. The campaign aims to provide students with access to effective strategies and create an environment where they can feel confident about passing.
新大合格特化塾, which specializes in helping students gain admission to Niigata University, is offering a free enrollment campaign through April 15, 2026. Its strategy-design-based exam guidance supports students in their efforts to pass.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社
広大合格特化塾, operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, is offering free enrollment through April 15, 2026, for students aiming to enter Hiroshima University. Its original strategy-design-based exam guidance helps students gain admission.
エーイーシー株式会社 will open the 24-hour gym エコフィット24 南草津店 in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, on April 20, 2026. Featuring a low monthly fee of ¥2,980, it will be the company’s 51st location as it expands its nationwide presence.
Companies mentioned：エーイーシー株式会社
丸善ジュンク堂書店 has published “赤本,” an exam-preparation book for the fictional university 本屋大学, as part of a project marking the 50th anniversary of ジュンク堂書店. The campaign’s distinctive premise is to train super bookstore staff who can overcome the publishing downturn, inspiring affection for books and bookstores.
Companies mentioned：教学社
名市大合格特化塾, operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, is offering a free enrollment campaign through April 15, 2026. It provides its original strategy-design-based exam guidance to students aiming to enter Nagoya City University, supporting them in their efforts to pass.
公大合格特化塾, operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, is offering free enrollment through April 15, 2026, for students aiming to enter Osaka Metropolitan University. Its original strategy-design-based exam guidance supports students in their efforts to pass.
横国大合格特化塾, operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, is offering a free enrollment campaign through April 15, 2026. It provides original strategy-design-based exam guidance for students aiming to enter Yokohama National University.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社
神戸大合格特化塾, which specializes in helping students gain admission to Kobe University, is offering a free enrollment campaign through April 15, 2026. Operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, it supports students with guidance that prioritizes strategy over volume.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社
Snowboard apparel brand 686 has unveiled its latest 2026-27 collection. Top pros 佐藤秀平, 山崎恵太 and 米野舜士 provide in-depth reviews of the apparel they selected themselves. Early reservations will be accepted at LIKES ONLINE STORE from March 11 to April 30, 2026, with delivery scheduled for around November 2026. Eligible products can be reserved with a 20% deposit, and high-end models come with 10% back in points and an original pouch.
筑波大合格特化塾, operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, is offering a free enrollment campaign through April 15, 2026. It provides original strategy-design-based exam guidance for students aiming to enter the University of Tsukuba.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社
Solvvy株式会社 and AironWorks株式会社 have jointly launched a cybersecurity package tailored to small and midsize businesses. It bundles practical training, AI support and cyber insurance in affordable, easy-to-adopt plans.
Companies mentioned：Solvvy株式会社、AironWorks株式会社、帝国データバンク
Chourakukan, a hotel designated as a cultural property in Kyoto, will launch a new photo wedding package in June 2026. Couples can complete everything from choosing outfits to the photo shoot during a 2-night, 3-day stay, offering a convenient experience for couples traveling from afar.
江原道株式会社 will release a limited-edition summer 2026 design of its popular “Gloss Film Foundation” in limited quantities starting June 1. It uses the effects of light to even out the skin and create a radiant, beautiful complexion.
Companies mentioned：江原道株式会社
株式会社都光 has begun selling the latest 2024 vintage from Burgundy natural wine master ドメーヌ・ド・シャソルネイ. Having overcome the challenges of a year in which harvest volumes fell 50%, the wine is distinguished by the refined taste created by its new proprietor.
Companies mentioned：株式会社都光、ドメーヌ・ド・シャソルネイ
Original株式会社Eye Universeは、美容業界特化AIサービス「iProducer Studio」に多店舗サロン向け新機能「グループ分け機能」の提供を開始しました。この機能により、数十店舗規模のサロングループでも1つのアカウントで全店舗のAIを一元管理でき、アカウント切り替えの手間や学習内容の重複入力といった管理コストを削減します。エンタープライズプランは月額200,000円からで、AI数、クレジット数、メンバー数は無制限です。現在、「iProducer Studio」は550法人以上、「iProducer」は約2,500人に利用されています。
株式会社pamxy has released its “YouTube Operations and Improvement Cycle Playbook” free of charge to help businesses address stalled growth on their YouTube channels. Based on operational insights accumulated from 2.5 million people, it is a practical toolkit that systematizes everything from identifying causes to planning content and VSEO measures.
株式会社コカジ has adopted TwooCa, a next-generation wallet from 株式会社Kort Valuta. With the aim of providing a “third form of wage increase” as a measure against rising prices, it will improve the convenience of employee benefits and streamline back-office operations.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Kort Valuta、株式会社コカジ
株式会社Globee has launched TED TALKS 英会話, a new service for paid subscribers to its AI English-learning app abceed. Using TED TALKS as learning material, the online community helps participants develop practical speaking skills.
Companies mentioned：Globee、TED
The Chugoku Bank and Cキューブ・コンサルティング have released a video conversation between their leaders about the “Okayama Model” of regional revitalization. They aim to go beyond the role of a regional bank and create a new economic sphere that directly connects local communities with the world.
Companies mentioned：ちゅうぎんフィナンシャルグループ、株式会社中国銀行、株式会社Cキューブ・コンサルティング
Original仙台市青葉区の生姜らーめん専門店「生姜ワンダー。」がオープン1周年を記念し、4月10日から12日まで「1周年祭」を開催。期間中、らーめん全品100円オフなどの特典を提供する。
Companies mentioned：株式会社キタカタ
Razer's ergonomically designed gaming chair, the Razer Iskur V2, was ranked No. 1 among gaming chairs most used by esports pros as of March 2026.
Companies mentioned：ProSettings.net
Nippon Purple completely revamped the website for SEBANGO, a high school placement support service for junior high school baseball players, on April 1, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社日本パープル
FIRME, a brand of MY WAY SMART Co., Ltd., began selling a urethane (TPU) protective film for the Galaxy S26 on February 20, 2026.
Companies mentioned：Samsung (推測: Galaxyメーカーとして)
FIRME, a brand of 株式会社MY WAY SMART, launched a TPU urethane protective film for the Galaxy S26 Ultra on February 20, 2026. It provides full-device protection with features including a proprietary special scratch-repair coating and fingerprint recognition support.
Companies mentioned：株式会社MY WAY SMART、楽天市場、Qoo10
France Bed Holdings Co., Ltd. and France Bed Co., Ltd. have been certified as 2026 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations (Large Enterprise Category) under the certification program conducted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Health Council. This is a continuation of their certification in 2025, recognizing initiatives to support employee health under a health management promotion framework led by the representative director. The companies will continue working to promote health and create a healthy, rewarding workplace where employees can work with peace of mind and vitality.
株式会社MY WAY SMART launched a camera lens protective film for the Galaxy S26 Ultra under its FIRME brand on February 19, 2026. The film is made with 10H-hardness tempered glass.
Companies mentioned：サムスン（推測：Galaxyメーカーとして）
FIRME, a brand of 株式会社MY WAY SMART, has launched a camera lens protective film for the Galaxy S26.
Companies mentioned：株式会社MY WAY SMART
Atlassian has begun general availability of Rovo Dev, a context-aware AI agent that works directly within Jira. It reduces context switching in the development process and boosts productivity.
Companies mentioned：GitHub、BitBucket (自社)
The 3rd installment of the “Mori Chara × LABO” ESD program, a joint research project by Toho Leo and the University of Tokyo, will be held at Hotel Setre Kobe Maiko on April 28, 2026.
Companies mentioned：東邦レオ株式会社、東京大学 大学総合教育研究センター、一般社団法人ホロニック、ホテル セトレ神戸・舞子、有限会社大造畜産
Beats Co., Ltd. led the overall production of a pop-up store marking the South Korean debut of apparel brand MOUSSY, in collaboration with Korean brand INSILENCE. The store is being held at Hyundai Department Store in Seoul.
Companies mentioned：株式会社バロックジャパンリミテッド、ワールド・モード・ホールディングス株式会社、VISUAL MERCHANDISING STUDIO株式会社
Asset Technology, a real estate management company, and MTG Professional, which operates the beauty brand ReFa, have formed a business partnership. ReFa showerheads will be installed in managed rental properties, with the aim of enhancing the experience for residents and increasing property value.
Companies mentioned：アセットテクノロジー株式会社、株式会社MTGプロフェッショナル
BRANU株式会社 added a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) feature to its construction industry tool CAREECON Plus on April 8, 2026, enabling users to visualize profitability for each customer.
Companies mentioned：BRANU株式会社、ブラニュー
株式会社ePARA has released worldwide the music video “The Unseen Beauty,” created using generative AI by 4 people who are visually impaired (totally blind). The groundbreaking project explores video expression through perception that does not rely on sight.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ePARA、SARUKANI
congatec has expanded its computer-on-module lineup powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3, announcing a rugged model that supports an industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
Companies mentioned：コンガテック (congatec)、インテル
Boomi, a data activation company, has been named a Leader in IDC MarketScape's “Worldwide API Management 2026” report. Its API management capabilities and strategy in AI-driven environments received high marks.
Companies mentioned：IDC
Seikei University's general admissions applicants for the 2026 academic year totaled 30,688, marking a 3rd consecutive annual increase and a record high. The newly established Faculty of International Co-Creation and expanded admissions methods contributed to the increase.
Original百十四銀行とゼネラル・パーチェスが提携し、コスト分析サービス「コストドック」を中小企業に提供。複合コスト高に悩む企業に対し、コストの可視化と収益改善を支援する。これは地域金融機関によるDX支援の一環である。
Companies mentioned：百十四銀行、ゼネラル・パーチェス株式会社
Original株式会社マーケティングアプリケーションズが、アンケートアプリ「ポケアン」にて、スーパーやコンビニなどへの来店でポイントがもらえる期間限定のチェックインキャンペーンを開始した。
Companies mentioned：株式会社マーケティングアプリケーションズ
Studio Ai Co., Ltd. has introduced “AI President Shintaro,” who speaks in the Hiroshima dialect, at information sessions for new graduates and mid-career hires. The AI recreates the president's thinking and common expressions, answering students' candid questions about topics that can be difficult to ask about, such as interviews and the realities of overtime. More than 20 students used it in the approximately 1 month since March 2026, drawing attention as a recruitment initiative that offers psychological safety. The company plans to use data on questions from users to improve the AI's learning accuracy and help it evolve to anticipate and answer students' needs.
Originalラーニングス株式会社は、書籍『アレルギー対応の教科書』を2月17日に発売。外食・宿泊業者向けに食物アレルギー対策の基本知識から実践方法までを解説し、安全なサービス提供を支援する。
Companies mentioned：ラーニングス株式会社、NPO法人アレルギーっこパパの会、一般社団法人メイドインジャパン・ハラール支援協議会、森トラスト・ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社
Retail giant PPIH implemented Pendo to address an increase in inquiries accompanying its core system migration. By creating intuitive guides for store staff, it successfully reduced the number of inquiries to half the projected level.
Companies mentioned：Pendo.io Japan株式会社、株式会社パン・パシフィック・インターナショナルホールディングス
エクレクト joined “The Future of Customer Service 2026,” an event hosted by Intercom, as a support partner and shared the latest trends and examples of AI use in customer support.
Companies mentioned：Intercom, Inc.、Anthropic
株式会社シンシア will add the new color “ブランペール” to its 2-week replacement color contact lens “シンシア2ウィーク S クレシェ” on April 8, 2026. The new color brings the popular No.1 shade from the daily-wear line to the 2-week line. It features a pink-beige gradient design that blends naturally while making the eyes look beautiful. Made with silicone hydrogel, it combines eye health with comfortable wear.