[Hyatt Regency Kyoto] Second solo exhibition by artist tiki, “A Treasure Chest in a Sky Filled with Falling Cherry Blossoms” — The Future Begins Here
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Hyatt Regency Kyoto will hold a solo exhibition by contemporary artist tiki, “A Treasure Chest in a Sky Filled with Falling Cherry Blossoms” — The Future Begins Here, from April 17 through May 4, 2026. Featuring works inspired by cherry blossoms, the exhibition explores new beginnings and hope for the future. Part of the proceeds will be donated as art supplies for children in Kyoto City.
ウスイホーム launches 50th anniversary website: “50 Years Alongside Our Community, and by Your Side at Home for Years to Come”
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ウスイホーム has launched a special website, “50 Years Alongside Our Community, and by Your Side at Home for Years to Come,” to mark its 50th anniversary. The company will celebrate its 50th anniversary in July 2026 and has expressed its gratitude for the past and its commitment to the future. It also plans to publish campaign information and more.
Survey on the status of women in management and perceptions of related challenges
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エンワールド・ジャパン conducted a survey on the status of women in management and perceptions of related challenges. The findings showed that the share of women managers is higher at foreign-affiliated companies and startups than at Japanese companies, and that employed women are more eager to pursue promotions. There is a gap between companies and employed women in how they perceive the challenges.
Next-generation review support system powered by industry-specific AI agents enters live operation
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ビューローベリタスジャパン and mign have begun live operation of an industry-specific AI agent system they jointly developed to support building permit reviews. The system incorporates autonomous AI into inspection and review work requiring advanced expertise, marking a pioneering first in Japan.
mign, a real estate- and construction-focused AI agent company working to automate building reviews, raises ¥230 million [Core team members wanted]
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mign has raised ¥230 million. The company is strengthening the automation of building permit reviews and regulatory checks with AI agents for the real estate and construction industries, and is recruiting core team members.
[Fairfield by Marriott Michi-no-Eki Project] Third event exploring Nara’s traditional crafts: Experience making Nara fans, a craft with a history spanning more than 170 years!
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The Fairfield by Marriott Michi-no-Eki Project will hold an event on May 31, 2026, where participants can experience making Nara’s traditional craft, Nara fans. In collaboration with 池田含香堂, the event will offer guests a cultural experience rooted in the region, with 匡志池田 as the instructor.
[April 30] Why are company presidents so busy? “Five-Way Benefit Management Seminar” to be held
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Lumission will hold the “Five-Way Benefit Management Seminar” online on April 30, 2026, to address management challenges such as excessive burdens on company presidents and overreliance on individuals. The seminar is aimed at executives and officers of small and medium-sized businesses and growth companies, and will explain how to design an organization that can operate independently.
Grandberry Park posts sales of ¥41.4 billion in fiscal 2025, setting a record for the 6th consecutive year since opening!
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Grandberry Park posted sales of ¥41.476 billion and welcomed 12.69 million visitors in fiscal 2025, setting a record for the 6th consecutive year since opening. Ongoing renovations, an expanded food offering, and events contributed to the success.
[BoConcept’s 2026 Spring/Summer Collection] Unveils its first collaboration collection with Copenhagen-based design studio atelier axo
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BoConcept has unveiled its first collaboration collection with Copenhagen-based design studio atelier axo. The collection brings an architectural perspective to modern Danish design and will be launched globally starting April 8, 2026.
[RIMOWA] Announces finalists for the 2026 RIMOWA Design Prize
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The RIMOWA Design Prize is being held for the 4th time, and the finalists for 2026 have been announced. Aiming to connect young designers’ ideas with social contribution, this year’s 7 projects will compete in the final judging in Berlin on May 11.
Moriguchi City, Osaka Prefecture, begins offering tickets to the job-experience theme park Kandu Dainichi as a hometown tax donation gift
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イオンモール キッズドリーム合同会社 has been approved by Moriguchi City, Osaka Prefecture, as a hometown tax donation gift provider, and admission tickets to Kandu Dainichi were added to the gifts on April 10, 2026. Kandu Dainichi is a job-experience theme park that opened on the 3rd floor of イオンモール大日 on December 20, 2025, where visitors can enjoy about 30 types of job experiences. Gifts include paired tickets and private-hire tickets, contributing to the revitalization of Moriguchi City.
Receives letter of appreciation from the mayor of Kasugai City
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株式会社永賢組 received a letter of appreciation from the mayor of Kasugai City for supporting the city’s outreach program, “かすがい どこでもアート・ドア.” The company will become a corporate sponsor of “スクールアート・ドア” from 令和8年度, strengthening its contribution to culture and the arts in the local community.
Meiji Pharmaceutical to hold a limited-time pop-up at 大丸梅田店
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Meiji Pharmaceutical will hold a pop-up store for NMN anti-aging supplements at 大丸梅田店 from April 8 to 14, 2026. The company will offer its NMN series, manufactured to pharmaceutical-grade quality standards, at special prices, with expert staff on hand to help customers choose products.
Renxa株式会社 held its 2026 entrance ceremony on April 1, 2026, welcoming 42 new employees. The company provides marketing solutions centered on contact centers and aims to solve social issues.
Speaks at a study session hosted by 一般社団法人 日本レンタルボックス協会
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株式会社パルマ spoke at a study session hosted by 日本レンタルボックス協会, giving a presentation on market trends and operational data in the self-storage industry. The company will continue supporting businesses through both data and services to contribute to the industry’s growth.
XR content for MOOX-RIDE, a mobility experience support system developed by トヨタ紡織株式会社 and installed in Nagoya’s new SRT street-level public transportation system, produced by creative company 株式会社スピード
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MOOX-RIDE, a mobility experience support system developed by トヨタ紡織, has been installed in the SRT street-level public transportation system, which began operating in Nagoya on February 13, 2026. 株式会社スピード created the XR content and sound design, offering CG displays that introduce the city’s history, culture and information, as well as immersive audio and quizzes through transparent displays.
Red Box Japan and FLOLUX launch charity project — cold-process soap “Moon for RED BOX” created
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NPO法人レッドボックスジャパン and lifestyle brand FLOLUX have teamed up to launch the charity project “Moon for RED BOX.” Through sales of cold-process soap, the project will donate an amount equivalent to 5 sanitary napkins, “どこでもソフィ,” by Uni-Charm to partner schools, helping students feel secure in their learning environments.
No more worries about flood protection! Popular, easy-to-use flood barrier “みずからまもる君” gets even more accessible with AR
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ゴムノイナキ株式会社 has developed “AR3D設置確認,” an app that uses AR to show how its flood barrier “みずからまもる君” will look when installed. It will be unveiled for the first time at an exhibition opening in Osaka on April 15, 2026.
3rd Craft Beer & Yakiniku Festival to be held on May 3
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Tabayama Village will hold the 3rd Craft Beer & Yakiniku Festival on May 3. It has launched a government crowdfunding campaign with outdoor business YAMAP to raise 1 million yen for event operating costs. The event will promote local revitalization, with local ingredients and craft beer on offer.
Autodesk announces latest updates, including Forma Building Design — strengthening cloud connectivity between Forma and Revit and integrating workflows
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Autodesk has announced Forma Building Design for the AECO industry and strengthened cloud connectivity between Forma and Revit. The updates aim to integrate fragmented workflows, maintain data consistency from the early design stages and support more efficient project delivery.
Regarding the supply status and price revisions of our products due to the impact of the situation in the Middle East
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東京インキ株式会社 announced that, in response to rising raw material prices and supply instability caused by the situation in the Middle East, it may consult individually with customers about the supply of offset ink-related products and will raise prices of gravure ink-related products by at least 30% for shipments from May 1, 2026. The company says the situation cannot be absorbed through its own efforts alone.
[Survey on heartbreak] About 80% of people who have experienced heartbreak said they “didn’t know how to deal with their feelings”
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株式会社セキララカード conducted a survey of 423 people in their 20s and 30s who had experienced heartbreak, timed to coincide with “Heartbreak Day.” About 80% said they struggled with how to deal with their feelings after a breakup, while about 90% said they learned something through the experience. The results will be displayed at the experiential exhibition “失恋ミュージアム.”
Futako-Tamagawa Rise Shopping Center reaches sales of 45.7 billion yen in fiscal 2025, setting a record for the 3rd consecutive year
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Futako-Tamagawa Rise S.C. recorded total sales of more than 45.7 billion yen in fiscal 2025, setting a record for the 3rd consecutive year. Visitor numbers also reached 29.23 million.
[“Astoria Odile,” offering elegant, feminine office styles] A new wardrobe staple that pulls an outfit together in one piece: “きちんとカットソー” for working women, now on sale to popular acclaim
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アストリアオディール has launched “きちんとカットソー,” a new staple for working women that combines the polished look of a blouse with the comfort of a T-shirt.
Gender challenges in labor unions: moving toward organizational design that assumes gaps in awareness
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j.union and Mukogawa Women's University have issued the “K2P2提言2025,” highlighting internal challenges to gender equality in labor unions, including conflict among men and differences in awareness.
[Tokunoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture] Isen Town’s “ワデュケーションプログラム” corporate training-style workation held for the first time
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Isen Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, held “ワデュケーション,” a corporate training-style workation, for the first time in collaboration with the NTT東日本 Group and others. 12 people took part in training focused on solving local issues.
Ascend株式会社 was featured in the May 2026 issue of 『日経トレンディ』 in recognition of its DX promotion support for mid-sized and growing companies. The company provides high-quality, reasonably priced, hands-on consulting through a team of more than 200 professionals available for short-term assignments, supporting companies facing talent and execution-capacity shortages.
“祝 閉店！可哀想に！デパート” exhibition reveals highlights and limited-edition merchandise
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可哀想に！デパート製作委員会 has revealed highlights and limited-edition merchandise for the “祝 閉店！可哀想に！デパート” exhibition, to be held at Yokohama Sky Building. The exhibition will feature more than 100 items across more than 10 sections, including original characters drawn specially by creator 可哀想に！.
MOSAIQUE partners with サオマイジャパン to develop electrical worker talent — addressing Japan’s labor shortage
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India’s MOSAIQUE has partnered with Japan’s サオマイジャパン to develop electrical worker talent and introduce workers to Japanese companies. The initiative aims to address the severe labor shortage in the construction and electrical contracting industries.
[Industry first] An app that pays for itself by preventing just 1 missed application to exclude a charge!? A field management app that protects painting contractors’ profits, ヌリスマ
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株式会社元始人 has officially released ヌリスマ, a field management app specializing in maximizing painting contractors’ profits, and has begun recruiting sales agents, limited to 50 companies nationwide. The app promotes DX in the painting industry through features including the industry’s only function to prevent missed applications to exclude charges, as well as more efficient administrative work.
Bringing a world-renowned fragrance to tourist destinations as a new staple: “Yuzunade（ユズネード）”
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株式会社イガクリ will roll out its new product, “クラフトユズシロップ（シマシロップシリーズ）,” made with yuzu from Kamikawa Town, Hyogo Prefecture, to restaurants and accommodation facilities nationwide starting in March 2026. Named “Yuzunade” after “lemonade,” which is widely recognized around the world, it aims to become a new staple for Japanese-style nonalcoholic experiences in the inbound tourism market.
NOT DESIGN SCHOOL begins offering a “personalized design curriculum” tailored to each individual
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NOT DESIGN SCHOOL (operated by 株式会社Fluxion) has begun offering a “personalized design curriculum” tailored to each person’s goals and skill level. Current mentors oversee the program, and every assignment includes feedback and a pass/fail assessment to support reliable skill development and address the problem of “learning but not getting work.”
So pets can be sent off as “family,” ノーブルパートナー株式会社 introduces a “pet bereavement leave system.”
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ノーブルパートナー株式会社 has introduced a “pet bereavement leave system.” Based on the representative’s personal experience, the system recognizes pets as family and supports employees in spending their pets’ final moments together in peace. It marks an important step in reflecting the company’s pet-friendly housing business理念 in its internal policies.
Spend Golden Week at the “Yokohama Flower & Garden Festival,” one of Japan’s largest gardening events! Head to the 2025 event!
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The “Yokohama Flower & Garden Festival,” one of Japan’s largest gardening events, will be held at Pacifico Yokohama during Golden Week. Visitors can also get an early taste of the world of GREEN×EXPO 2027.
Launch a new business starting at ¥10,000 per month. “MVP fast” beta release: AI and templates deliver development in 1/10 the time
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株式会社TUKURO has released “MVP fast,” a platform that uses AI and templates to build an MVP in as little as 2 days, starting at approximately ¥24,000 per month.
[For companies and local governments] Recruitment begins for tenants at “Sakura Mall,” a virtual shopping mall on Roblox
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SmileMe株式会社 has begun recruiting tenants for “Sakura Mall,” a virtual mall on Roblox. Companies and local governments can promote themselves to Generation Z in the metaverse at low cost and in a short time, without developing their own worlds.
新日本ビルサービス株式会社’s “community-building-style building maintenance” selected for “Japan Service Innovation 2025”
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新日本ビルサービス株式会社’s “まちづくり型ビルメンテナンス” has been selected for “Japan Service Innovation 2025,” hosted by the Japan Productivity Center. It was recognized for combining building management with community collaboration.
“第6回芋フェス！IN名古屋オアシス21” will be held on April 25 and 26, 2026. Shops that have won Monde Selection gold awards are also scheduled to participate, and admission is free.
“ダークゲーマー：月光彫刻師”: Guaranteed mythic-grade items! Returning-player event featuring “guaranteed mythic rewards and up to 1760 gacha draws” launches!
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株式会社G・O・P launched a support event for returning players in the MMORPG “ダークゲーマー：月光彫刻師” on April 8, offering mythic-grade items and up to 1760 gacha draws.
“Japan Cider Awards 2026” confirmed! The 7th competition makes visible “why products sell”!
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The Japan Cider Master Association announced the 7th edition of “Japan Cider Awards 2026,” a competition that makes visible the reasons products are chosen in the marketplace.
[Ahrefs Education Partner] Free SEO and marketing tools for universities, research institutions and training programs to help develop data-driven marketers of the next generation
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Ahrefs has launched the “Ahrefs Education Partner” program in Japan, supporting the development of the next generation of marketers by providing SEO and marketing tools free of charge to educational institutions.
Companies mentioned：Athens University of Economics and Business、Universitat de Barcelona、The Chinese University of Hong Kong
New disaster-experience VR to be continually provided for disaster-prevention education in Hiroshima Prefecture—白獅子, applying research findings in society, proposes a new standard for disaster-prevention education for local governments
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白獅子 is continually providing new disaster-experience VR content for disaster-prevention education in Hiroshima Prefecture. Drawing on joint research with research institutions, it is promoting the practical application of disaster-prevention education that leads from understanding to changes in behavior.
Service “GreenHorn” launches, enabling direct commissions to Japanese manga artists while cutting manga production costs to 1/3
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株式会社同人 released “GreenHorn” on April 4, 2026, a commission service that lets companies hire Japanese manga artists directly. It can reduce manga production costs to approximately 1/3.
May 18 (Mon.): AndTech WEB online seminar on “The latest trends in PFAS regulations and risks, countermeasures, challenges and prospects for alternative technologies in secondary batteries”
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AndTech will hold an online seminar on PFAS regulations in secondary batteries on May 18, 2026. Experts will explain the risks of PFAS regulations for lithium-ion batteries and alternative technologies.
A new event, “古代の砂漠,” has begun in the mobile RPG “リネージュM,” operated by エヌ・シー・ジャパン. It runs from April 8 to May 13, 2026, and is open to players level 75 and above.
TAC, a professional exam prep school, will hold a free online seminar for its real estate transaction specialist course on April 15, 2026 (Wed.) at 19:00. Popular instructor Nobuhito Sato will speak and provide an overview of the exam and a sample lesson.
New TV commercial for “ビヒダス ヨーグルト Wのビフィズス菌,” the first new large-size plain “ビヒダス” product in 17 years, featuring new commercial character Yu Aoi. The “腸からわたしは” commercial begins airing nationwide on April 21 (Tue.)!
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森永乳業 has launched “ビヒダス ヨーグルト Wのビフィズス菌,” Japan’s first yogurt with dual functions to reduce abdominal fat and improve the intestinal environment. Yu Aoi has been named the new commercial character, and the new TV commercial will air nationwide starting April 21.
セガ フェイブ will hold the “Special Goods Campaign Vol. 5” for the competitive card action game 英傑大戦 starting April 9. Players can earn points by playing the game and receive limited-edition goods featuring original illustrations by popular artists.
The limited-time event “INSIDE THE DIOR ADDICT SWEET SHOP ディオール アディクト キャンディ ショップ” invites visitors into a world filled with sweet colors and scents.
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パルファン・クリスチャン・ディオール will hold a limited-time event celebrating its popular products at アットコスメトーキョー. The event will showcase the world of makeup and fragrance and offer limited-edition items and new products.
Now on sale! Chunky grilled fish, packed “just as it is” in a jar: a new rice accompaniment from 久世福商店
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株式会社サンクゼール has launched two new rice accompaniments under the 久世福商店 brand: “ゴロゴロほぐし焼鯵” and “ゴロゴロほぐし焼秋刀魚.” The products let customers easily enjoy the texture and savory flavor of grilled fish, preserved in jars.
Co-developed with a pharmaceutical manufacturer! Multifunctional skincare arrives, delivering sought-after beauty ingredients in seconds
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ウィルミナ社 has launched “ランカクゲン 卵殻膜配合オールインワンゲル,” a new skincare product co-developed with a pharmaceutical company. Formulated with the sought-after beauty ingredient “卵殻膜エキス,” it targets seniors and combines convenience with value for money.
Popular global boy group INI named brand characters: MEDULLA’s new commercial, premiering April 8, 2026, shows their authentic selves living together and depicts 11 members’ 11 personalized hair care routines
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Personalized hair care brand “MEDULLA” has named popular global boy group INI as its new brand characters. It released a new commercial on April 8, 2026, and launched a campaign.
プロギア has signed a golf club use agreement with professional golfer Tomoharu Otsuki, a proven player with 3 wins on the domestic men's tour. Otsuki's fondness for PRGR irons and his appreciation of the excellent performance of its prototype driver were key factors in the deal.
Event report: Bonds forged at Osaka Toin, Senbatsu champions! Former high school baseball player Hiroto Fukumori, battling a rare cancer, throws an emotional ceremonial first pitch at ZOZO Marine Stadium. A “pitch with everything he had,” made possible by his connection with coach Tsuyoshi Nishioka
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With センス・トラスト as a sponsor, Hiroto Fukumori, a former Osaka Toin baseball player battling a rare cancer, threw the ceremonial first pitch at ZOZO Marine Stadium. He returned to the mound just 25 days after liver tumor surgery.
A limited-edition sake bringing the bounty and stories of the region to guests at a hotel overlooking Mikawa Bay: Junmai Ginjo “X（かける）” connects agriculture, sake brewing, education and tourism in Nishio
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三河湾リゾートリンクス has launched a limited-edition Junmai Ginjo sake, “X（かける）,” developed in collaboration with farmers and a brewery in Nishio City. The sake is part of regional collaboration based on SDGs initiatives.
The TV viewing app “DiXiM Play” now supports cloud storage. Make your precious recordings part of your personal collection with the new “DiXiM U Cloud” service!
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株式会社デジオン will launch “DiXiM U Cloud,” a new cloud service integrated with the “DiXiM Play” TV viewing app, on April 8, 2026. It enables users to store recorded programs in the cloud, providing backups in case of recorder failure and viewing across devices.
Spring is in full bloom! Up to 65% off! The “April PICK UP Sale” is underway
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アトラス is holding its “April PICK UP Sale” on PS Store and ニンテンドーeショップ. This limited-time campaign offers titles including “RAIDOU Remastered” and “真・女神転生V Vengeance” at up to 65% off.
Seeking retailers and distributors: A core footbed that turns everyday walking into a workout—just put it in your shoes. Evidence-backed support for the buttocks and thighs, for the fitness, beauty and senior markets.
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合同会社ディーメド is seeking sales distributors for “COCCACU™,” insoles developed by a physical therapist. The product turns everyday walking into a workout and supports posture correction and a lifted appearance. The company aims to expand into the fitness, beauty and senior markets.
The “Moomin” characters are now available as “MUGYUUUS(むぎゅーず),” plush toys that let you secretly exercise by squeezing them between your thighs! “MUGYUUUS MOOMIN” goes on sale April 24 (Friday).
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バンダイナムコヌイ has teamed up with ドリームズ to release “MUGYUUUS ムーミン” on April 24. These weighted plush toys can be held between the thighs to exercise the adductor muscles and other muscles while working at a desk.
From B2B (Business to Business) to B2H (Business to Human): モメンタム ジャパン proposes a new concept for B2B communication
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モメンタム ジャパン has proposed “B2H (Business to Human),” a new concept for B2B communication. It advocates treating business counterparts as people with emotions and emphasizes the importance of an empathetic approach.
“CHARISMA,” created by Japan-based creative team “東京コスモキャッツ,” wins both Platinum and Gold awards at Tokyo Design Awards 2026!!
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“CHARISMA,” a music project created by 東京コスモキャッツ, has won both Platinum and Gold awards at Tokyo Design Awards 2026. The cross-cultural project, which blends Japanese and Egyptian cultures, received high praise.
Amazon: Full details of research on SEO keywords and sales strategies to boost sales!
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A research report explaining SEO keywords and the latest sales strategies has been released for businesses looking to increase sales on Amazon. It offers a practical, data-driven guide to improving metrics such as traffic, conversion rates and average spending per customer.
iKala held “iKala Connection Day” on April 1, 2026, featuring industry leaders including Google Cloud speakers on the use of AI by businesses. The company also announced new services, including the AI search analytics platform “Chroma,” and underscored the importance of AI transformation.
hololive’s fan-created content brand “holo Indie” has unveiled the Steam store page for the pixel puzzle game “んなたんのピクセルプリンセス.” Operated by CCMC, the game is scheduled for release on May 28, 2026. VTuber Himemori Luna is the protagonist, and the game is expected to energize the fan community.
株式会社evisu will open “SAKE CRAFTERS 谷中銀座店,” a standing sake bar, in Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street on April 9, 2026. To mark the opening, the shop will hold a free sake event for the first 200 visitors.
Instant attachment and release with magnetic force: Titanium Magnetic Releaser keychain launches with a robust locking mechanism rated for a 30 kg load
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サンコー株式会社 launched the “チタン製マグネットリリーサー” under its “THANKO” brand on April 8. It attaches and detaches instantly using magnetic force and has a load capacity of 30 kg. It can be used as a keychain to help prevent items from getting lost.
Honoring 20 of 252 applicants nationwide: The 2nd Alpron Junior Athlete Support Project awards ceremony — Supporting future challengers by valuing character as well as athletic ability
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Alpron held the 2nd Alpron Junior Athlete Support Project awards ceremony on April 4, 2026, honoring 20 junior athletes selected from 252 applicants nationwide. The initiative supports future challengers with nutritional and financial assistance, valuing character as well as athletic ability.
AI skills assessment launched — Just 5.7% are “AI masters” who can fully harness AI; 6 categories and 30 questions evaluate design skills, RAG, production-readiness, and organizational leadership
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AI Native has released a major v2 update of its free AI Skills Assessment tool, which visualizes individuals’ AI skills. The assessment has been expanded from 20 to 30 questions to help users objectively gauge their AI skills.
Collaboration merchandise from Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card and ヴィレッジヴァンガード is now available in the online store. The lineup includes trading button badges and character stands.
[Tokyo Station] COCORIS’s Sand Cookies, ranked No. 1 for 6 consecutive years, are now even more delicious. The overwhelmingly popular champion flavor has evolved with the times.
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COCORIS’s Sand Cookies, the No. 1 Tokyo Station-exclusive souvenir for 6 consecutive years, have been revamped. Their texture and chocolate now come together even better.
IL BISONTE × Mizuno collaboration items to go on sale
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IL BISONTE, by 株式会社ルック, and Mizuno have collaborated on caps and T-shirts combining functionality and design, scheduled to go on sale from April 10, 2026.
Hamayaki Uomaru Aomori Station Front Store to reopen after renovations on Thursday, April 9, 2026, near Aomori Station in Aomori, Aomori Prefecture! A 2-day-only reopening sale will offer half off everything!
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Hamayaki Uomaru Aomori Station Front Store, operated by Monte Rosa, will reopen after renovations on April 9, 2026. The restaurant will offer half off all dine-in items for 2 days only.
Uotami Kanazawa East Exit Station Front Store to reopen after renovations on Thursday, April 9, 2026, near Kanazawa Station in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture! A 2-day-only reopening sale will offer half off everything!
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株式会社モンテローザ will reopen Uotami Kanazawa East Exit Station Front Store after renovations on April 9, 2026. To mark the reopening, the restaurant will offer half off all dine-in items for 2 days only.
Women thinking about their family’s future are the most frequent users of insurance consultations
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パワープランニング株式会社 has released a survey on use of its insurance consultation service. About three out of 4 users are women, with those in their 30s and 40s accounting for 62% of all users.
SA VILLE / SA VIE releases the page featuring model Yuka Mannami in its web series THE STYLE Vol.14
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Apparel brand SA VILLE / SA VIE has released THE STYLE Vol.14, a web series featuring model Yuka Mannami. The feature presents summer looks incorporating vintage pieces.
Findings released from a survey on “Managers’ perceptions of their team members” and the state of management
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Recruit Management Solutions has released findings from a survey on the relationship between managers’ perceptions of their team members and their management practices. The findings show that managers’ views of their team members affect their own sense of fulfillment and emotions.
First-ever event at Tokyo Tower: Speed Puzzle Yanoman Championship, a competition testing how quickly participants can complete a puzzle, set for May 9, 2026!
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株式会社やのまん will hold the first Speed Puzzle Yanoman Championship at Tokyo Tower on May 9, 2026, where participants will compete to assemble jigsaw puzzles quickly.
Letting go of “the right answer” draws out children’s creativity. The Mirai Touch interactive display has been installed at 宗教法人鹿島大神 鹿島田幼稚園.
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Satsuki Co., Ltd. has installed the Mirai Touch interactive display at 鹿島田幼稚園 in Kawasaki. The installation aims to nurture children’s creativity and improve the quality of teaching, and is an important example of advanced ICT use in early childhood education.
[International patent application pending] Joint research with 神戸大学 Faculty of Medicine: Innovative MARINE CORE insoles that reduce “unsteadiness” while walking by 33.5% now available for advance sale on Makuake
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株式会社PRAIA has begun advance sales on Makuake of MARINE CORE, innovative insoles developed through joint research with 神戸大学 Faculty of Medicine’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery.
Sustainable Beauty Fes, with Ko Shibasaki as executive producer, unveils sustainable experiences to enjoy with all 5 senses under the theme “Let’s start because it’s fun”
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Retrowa Glace, headed by Ko Shibasaki, will hold SUSTAINABLE BEAUTY FES 2026 in Kawaguchiko in May 2026, featuring experiences to enjoy with all 5 senses. Activities will include upcycling stage curtains and an auction of chairs.
South Korean low-cost carrier イースター航空 has launched a collaboration with Shishamoneko, a character originating in Tokushima. The campaign will feature discount promotions and limited-edition merchandise.
[Next-generation AI workspace Genspark from Silicon Valley] Announces the desktop Genspark Claw app and AI Workspace 4.0, including Microsoft Office integration
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Silicon Valley-based AI workspace Genspark has announced AI Workspace 4.0. The release adds a desktop app and Microsoft Office integration, and the company has reached ARR of $250 million.
Ultra-trail event in Cappadocia, Türkiye, wins UN Tourism’s “Excellence in Sustainable Sports Tourism” award
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The Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail, held in Cappadocia, Türkiye, won the top prize in the “Excellence in Sustainable Sports Tourism” awards, hosted by UN Tourism and the FIA.
VRChat to speak and exhibit at “VRC Creators Club 2: Roadshow Edition”
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VRChat Inc. will speak and exhibit at “VRC Creators Club 2: Roadshow Edition,” taking place at Ikebukuro Sunshine City on April 12, 2026. The event will feature a talk session on the creator economy and sales of official merchandise.
With a new Keroro Gunsō theatrical anime film set for release for the first time in 16 years, advance reservations are open at Animate Tickets for movie tickets bundled with finger puppets created in collaboration with Anime Tenchō!
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Animate has begun taking reservations for movie tickets bundled with Anime Tenchō collaboration finger puppets for the new Keroro Gunsō theatrical anime film. The movie opens on June 26.
Genshin Impact version Luna Ⅵ update arrives today, April 8. New ★5 character Linnea (CV: Haruka Shiraishi) makes her debut, and a new area in northern Mondstadt opens!
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HoYoverse released version Luna Ⅵ of the open-world RPG Genshin Impact on April 8. The update adds the new ★5 character Linnea and opens Dawnman Port, a new area in northern Mondstadt.
Notice of the OwnersBook friend referral campaign [ロードスターグループ]
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Roadster Capital is running its 3rd “OwnersBook” referral campaign through OwnersBook, a real estate-focused crowdfunding service. The campaign aims to attract new members and encourage use of the service, which has surpassed 77 billion yen in cumulative investments as of the end of March 2026 and is growing, with many repeat investors.
ZOZO Introduces Its Proprietary AI Utilization Metric, “All ZOZO AI Readiness Score (AZARS)”
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ZOZO introduced its company-wide AI utilization metric, “All ZOZO AI Readiness Score (AZARS),” in April 2026. The proprietary metric is tailored to the company’s businesses and organization, and aims to accelerate AI use and create further value. AZARS consists of “Organizational AI Utilization Level” and “Individual AI Utilization Level,” and visualizes and evaluates AI utilization across all job categories.
2.5-dimensional talent group “シクフォニ” releases its 2nd single “RAGE” today, Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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2.5-dimensional talent group “シクフォニ” released its 2nd single “RAGE” on April 8, 2026. The song expresses the group’s journey and innermost emotions, and is being promoted on a large scale, including through in-school broadcasts at around 600 high schools nationwide.
Blue-Collar Jobs Are an Option for 80% of Students Depending on the Conditions; Signs of a Shift in Career Views in the AI Era. Students with On-Site Part-Time Work Experience Are More Likely to Find Blue-Collar Work Appealing, Survey Finds [Survey of 500 Current Students]
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A survey of 500 students conducted by X Mile Co., Ltd. found that around 80% consider blue-collar jobs a possible career option. With AI replacement risks in mind, interest is growing in on-site jobs that are less likely to be replaced by AI.
That Pianist Is Coming to a Hall with Views of Mount Fuji! “Fuji Kawaguchiko Piano Festival 2026”
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The “Fuji Kawaguchiko Piano Festival 2026” will take place from September 19 to 22, 2026. World-renowned pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii will participate as artist-in-residence, performing special recitals and a duo concert at venues including Kawaguchiko Stellar Theater.
CANDY TUNE Takes Over Japan’s Oldest Amusement Park, 浅草花やしき! Second Announcement for “Asakusa Ame-yashiki,” Celebrating the 3rd Anniversary of Their Debut
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The 7-member idol group CANDY TUNE will celebrate the 3rd anniversary of its debut with a special event, “Asakusa Ame-yashiki,” taking over Japan’s oldest amusement park, 浅草花やしき, for 8 days starting May 1, 2026. The second round of announcements includes advance-sale tickets with an exclusive photo book, collaboration food, and the release of a 3rd single CD.
[Actor Hayate Ichinose Shares a Delighted Comment and Some Newly Photographed Images Are Unveiled!] “Ichinosekai,” Collecting the Popular “BoyAge” Magazine Series in One Volume, Goes on Sale Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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KADOKAWA will release “Ichinosekai,” a collection of actor Hayate Ichinose’s popular series, on April 8, 2026. The book brings together a serialized feature from “BoyAge” magazine, and an additional online event to celebrate its release has been confirmed in response to strong fan demand.
An Online Lottery Celebrating Loco Musica’s Birthday from “Gushing over Magical Girls” Is Coming to Kuji引き堂! A Wide Array of Fabulous Prizes Featuring Newly Drawn Illustrations‼
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KADOKAWA will offer an online lottery celebrating the birthday of Loco Musica, a character from the TV anime “Gushing over Magical Girls,” through the online lottery service “くじ引き堂” starting April 15, 2026. Fabulous prizes include an oversized fabric poster and acrylic stand featuring newly drawn illustrations.