Originalオープン部門は明治大学フリーフライヤーズ、ウィメン部門は2年連続でGONAが優勝！[第8回全日本U21アルティメット選手権大会]
Original第8回全日本U21アルティメット選手権大会において、明治大学フリーフライヤーズがオープン部門で優勝し、GONAがウィメン部門で2連覇を果たしました。
Companies mentioned：明治大学、早稲田大学、大阪成蹊大学、宮崎大学、GONA
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[Japan’s No. 1 in craftsmanship] Munehiro Harada, Shizuoka Prefecture’s representative and Gold Prize winner at the 33rd Skills Grand Prix, receives a Governor’s Commendation at the Shizuoka Prefectural Government. His employer, 株式会社平成建設, is also honored for its achievements in training and developing skilled workers.
Munehiro Harada, a carpenter at 株式会社平成建設, won the Gold Prize in the “Architectural Carpentry” category at the 33rd Skills Grand Prix and received a Governor’s Commendation. His employer, Heisei Construction, also received a Governor’s Commendation for its achievements in training and developing skilled workers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社平成建設
“Tachikawa Green Week 2026 Greenery Festival” to be held
The “Tachikawa Green Week 2026 Greenery Festival” will be held in Tachikawa City on April 18, with free distribution of flower seedlings and saplings to 550 people, among other activities.
One of the region’s largest natural-grass dog-run events is coming! A special day to enjoy with your dog at a golf course
The 4th TAMAGAWA DOG＆GOLF, an experiential event for people to enjoy with their dogs, will be held at Tamagawa Golf Club on April 29, 2026. The event will feature one of the region’s largest natural-grass dog runs, “Snack Ball de Golf,” where dogs take center stage, and the first-ever adoption event for rescue dogs. A market with about 50 vendors and food trucks will also be on site, with plenty of activities for dog lovers and families.
APOC announces transfer of its “Matsuri NOW” festival DX service business
株式会社APOC has transferred its “Matsuri NOW” festival DX service, which had been scheduled to end, to 株式会社TSUMUGU. The service will continue and be further developed as a result.
Companies mentioned：株式会社TSUMUGU
[JR Central] Crowdfunding campaign launches for a ZIPPO lighter exclusive to JR Central MARKET!
Kanareal Shop on JR Central MARKET will launch a crowdfunding campaign on April 8 for limited-edition ZIPPO lighters inspired by the Shinkansen “N700S” and “Doctor Yellow.”
Companies mentioned：東海旅客鉄道株式会社（ＪＲ東海）、株式会社インスピリア
[26 new releases] Deliver your best performance in any environment with an ultra-light running vest weighing 230g or less
U.S. outdoor brand PINGORA will release its ultra-light Flow series running vest, weighing about 230g or less, in late April.
[New Product] Revopoint redefines industrial inspection with high-speed scanning at up to 90FPS, 0.015mm single-frame accuracy and one-click verification: Announces the “MetroY Ultra”!
Revopoint has announced the “MetroY Ultra,” an industrial 3D scanner offering high-speed scanning at up to 90FPS and high accuracy of 0.015mm, designed specifically for measurement and verification.
Kyoto University to hold research event on understanding and achieving a cure for ulcerative colitis
Kyoto University Hospital has announced new research findings aimed at a “cure” for ulcerative colitis. The discovery of a disease-causing autoantibody has opened the way to developing the world’s first diagnostic kit and new treatments.
Companies mentioned：株式会社医学生物学研究所（MBL）、国立研究開発法人日本医療研究開発機構（AMED）
Musashikosugi Aoba Law Office to hold free web seminar for supervising organizations: “Complete Guide to Permit Applications and On-Site Inspections”
Musashikosugi Aoba Law Office will hold a free web seminar, “Complete Guide to Permit Applications and On-Site Inspections,” for supervising organizations nationwide. A lawyer who formerly worked at the Immigration Services Agency will explain practical responses ahead of the employment-for-skills-development system.
10th Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award: Director and Head of R&D Division receives Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director-General’s Award
Shabondama Soap received the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Director-General’s Award at the 10th Monodzukuri Nippon Grand Award for its additive-free soap technology, which combines gentleness on the skin with antiviral effects.
Companies mentioned：広島大学
Coach to open at The Stage, Main Building, 伊勢丹新宿店, from April 8 (Wednesday)
To mark the 10th anniversary of its dinosaur mascot “Rexy,” Coach will open a pop-up store at 伊勢丹新宿店, featuring a limited capsule collection and interactive experiences.
Companies mentioned：伊勢丹新宿店
Original＜歯のホワイトニング※と知覚過敏に関する実態調査＞歯のホワイトニング※経験者の約7割が、歯の不快症状を実感！「歯がシミる」症状を感じた方の3人に1人がホワイトニング※の継続を断念
OriginalHaleonジャパンは歯のホワイトニングと知覚過敏に関する調査結果を発表。ホワイトニング経験者の約7割が不快症状を感じ、3人に1人が知覚過敏により継続を断念していることが判明した。
Companies mentioned：Haleonジャパン株式会社
[April 29] All children attending the “TCB presents Keisuke Matsumura Charity Piano Concert” for childhood cancer awareness and support will receive a free copy of the picture book “I Want to Say I Love You.”
TCB Tokyo Chuo Cosmetic Surgery will hold a charity piano concert in Osaka on April 29 to raise awareness of childhood cancer. Children attending will receive a free picture book inspired by experiences of battling childhood cancer.
Companies mentioned：みらいパブリッシング、読売テレビ放送株式会社
A seminar titled “Challenges and Directions for Strengthening the Defense Industry,” featuring Hideki Tsuchimoto, special adviser to the Security Business Innovation Association (SBIJ) and former commissioner of the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency, will be held on May 20, 2026 (Wednesday)!
The Japan Management Association Research Institute will hold a seminar on May 20, 2026, featuring Hideki Tsuchimoto, former commissioner of the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency, on challenges and directions for strengthening the defense industry. The seminar will provide a detailed overview of the industry’s current state, challenges and future direction.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人 原総合知的通信システム基金
Enjoy a “feast of gourmet delights” at a hotel during Golden Week. A “Golden Week Special Gourmet Buffet” featuring Japanese black beef, sushi and Amaou strawberries
During Golden Week 2026, Hotel New Otani Osaka will host the “Golden Week Special Gourmet Buffet” at its all-day dining restaurant SATSUKI, featuring Japanese black beef, sushi and sweets. The offering responds to the trend of seeking a luxurious getaway close to home while avoiding the weak yen and crowds.
[Early-summer afternoon tea with juicy melon: “Melon & Mango”] The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome will offer its early-summer afternoon tea, “Melon & Mango,” themed around melon and mango, from May 1 to June 30, 2026. It will be served at THE BAR, the 24F bar and lounge, and Harmony, the all-day dining restaurant. Prices are 7,500 yen with unlimited coffee and 9,000 yen with unlimited SIROCCO tea (6,000 yen with online reservations).
Win a mini autograph board signed by the author! Campaign marks the release of Ayato’s “I Want to Touch Your Heart” [Horin Love Books]
A release campaign for Ayato’s BL comic “I Want to Touch Your Heart” is being held at Horin Love Books, the bookstore operated by 株式会社TORICO. Autographed boards will be awarded by lottery.
Companies mentioned：ジーウォーク、株式会社TORICO
Futabasha launches 1st-anniversary campaign for “Pastel NOVEL”! Special Mamuan-chan stickers available at bookstores nationwide!
Futabasha will mark the 1st anniversary of its light-literature label “Futabasha Bunko Pastel NOVEL” with a campaign offering special “Mamuan-chan” stickers at bookstores nationwide.
Companies mentioned：株式会社双葉社
Survey on the number of attempts at the Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant Examination: “The most common number of attempts among successful candidates was 2 for both the 1st- and 2nd-stage exams”
アガルートアカデミー surveyed successful candidates of the Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant Examination about the number of attempts. The results showed that the largest number of candidates passed on their 2nd attempt at both the 1st- and 2nd-stage exams.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アガルート、アガルートアカデミー
Survey on study hours for the Land and House Investigator Examination: “The most common total study time among successful candidates was 800 hours or more but less than 1,000 hours”
アガルートアカデミー surveyed successful candidates of the Land and House Investigator Examination about their study hours. The most common total study time was 800 hours or more but less than 1,000 hours, revealing trends among successful users of the company’s courses.
Survey of successful candidates of the Condominium Management Specialist Examination: “20.2% of users who passed both exams also passed the Condominium Manager Examination”
A survey by アガルートアカデミー of successful candidates of the Condominium Management Specialist Examination found that 20.2% of those who took both exams also passed the Condominium Manager Examination. The company surveyed the results of its course users and highlighted its strengths in supporting certification.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アガルート、アガルートアカデミー
[Iwaki FC] Update on Sosuke Shibata’s injury
Iwaki FC announced that player Sosuke Shibata was injured during the Matsumoto Yamaga FC match on April 5 (Sunday). He was diagnosed with a right anterior cruciate ligament injury and a right lateral meniscus injury, and is expected to need about 6 months to recover. Shibata underwent surgery on April 7 (Tuesday).
[Sint-Truiden] Sponsorship agreement with Minami Town, Tokushima Prefecture
Belgian soccer club Sint-Truiden VV (STVV) has signed a Canary Sponsor agreement with Minami Town, Tokushima Prefecture, for the 2025-2026 season. Minami Town shares STVV’s vision of “building bridges between Japan and Belgium” and will promote the town’s appeal in Japan and abroad as an SDGs Future City. This is the first agreement of its kind between STVV and a local government in Japan, and aims to expand the number of people connected to the town.
[Fukuoka Edition] Latest office market report released: Office vacancy rate declines for 6 consecutive months
Sanko Estate has released its Fukuoka City office market report for March 2026. The office vacancy rate declined for 6 consecutive months, with particularly strong improvement in medium-sized buildings. Demand for newly built buildings is strong, and vacancies are also being filled in existing buildings.
Companies mentioned：西日本シティビル、天神ビジネスセンターⅡ
[Sendai Edition] Latest office market report released: Office vacancy rate nearly unchanged
Sanko Estate has released its Sendai City office market report for March 2026. Sendai’s office vacancy rate was nearly unchanged from the previous month at 5.38%, while medium-sized buildings saw a notable decline of 0.5 percentage points. Asking rents are trending downward under pressure from lower-rent properties in surrounding areas, but rents are rising and leases are progressing in high-grade buildings directly connected to Sendai Station.
Companies mentioned：三幸エステート株式会社
[Sapporo Edition] Latest office market report released: Office vacancy rate edges up for 2 consecutive months
Sanko Estate has released its Sapporo office market report for March 2026. Sapporo’s office vacancy rate edged up for the 2nd consecutive month to 3.40%. The South Exit area rose to the 2% range for the first time since April 2016. The completion of the new “THE VILLAGE SAPPORO” building and WeWork’s first location in Hokkaido are drawing attention.
Companies mentioned：三幸エステート株式会社、WeWork
[Nagoya Edition] Latest Office Market Report Released: Office Vacancy Rate Falls for 4 Consecutive Months
Sanko Estate has released its April 2026 Nagoya Office Market Report. The office vacancy rate in Nagoya fell for 4 consecutive months to 3.03%.
[Osaka Edition] Latest Office Market Report Released: Office Vacancy Rate Falls for 3 Consecutive Months
Sanko Estate has released its March 2026 Osaka Office Market Report. The vacancy rate in large-scale buildings fell for the 3rd consecutive month to 2.38%, intensifying the sense of a shortage.
Companies mentioned：淀屋橋ゲートタワー
Latest Office Market Report Released: Office Vacancy Rate Rises Slightly for 2 Consecutive Months
Sanko Estate has released its March 2026 Office Market Report. The vacancy rate in large-scale buildings across Tokyo's central 5 wards rose slightly for the 2nd consecutive month to 1.15%, but remains low. Asking rents have continued to trend upward for 5 consecutive months.
Companies mentioned：三幸エステート株式会社
Reach 4,000 companies for ¥48,000: MIKOMERU, which uses AI to automatically send form DMs, adds a list-highlighting feature that makes companies excluded from sending immediately visible
A highlighting feature has been added to MIKOMERU, a tool that uses AI to automatically send form DMs, displaying companies excluded from sending against a red background. This reduces time wasted on unnecessary checks and enables more efficient sales outreach.
OriginalHERALBONY ACADEMYが、1名から参加できるDE&I研修「スクール型 公開講座」を5月より提供開始
Originalヘラルボニーが、DE&I研修「HERALBONY ACADEMY」にて個人参加可能な「スクール型 公開講座」を5月より開始。組織の枠を超えた学びの場を提供する。
Mother's Day gifts now on sale at the Yoshinoya Official Online Shop; the Gratitude Bowl set, a way to express appreciation, returns this year!
Yoshinoya will sell Mother's Day gifts through its official online shop through May 15. Sets that include the Arita ware Yoshinoya Gratitude Bowl come with a thank-you card and special gift wrapping, and are being offered as special gifts to express everyday appreciation.
SBI Life earns HDI Rating Benchmark Quality Rating Three Stars for 4 Consecutive Years
SBI Life Insurance has earned Three Stars in the HDI Rating Benchmark Quality Rating for 4 consecutive years. The recognition reflects the high quality of its customer service and marks the results of the company's ongoing efforts to improve its customer services.
Companies mentioned：SBI生命保険株式会社、HDI-Japan、シンクサービス株式会社
Coleman baby and kids' clothing makes its debut at ベビーザらス! An original collection to enjoy the outdoors as a family is here
Toys“R”Us Japan Ltd. will launch an original apparel collection for babies and children from the outdoor brand Coleman at 76 ベビーザらス stores nationwide starting April 10.
Companies mentioned：Coleman（コールマン）、ベビーザらス
Helpfeel to exhibit at NexTech Week 2026 Spring
株式会社Helpfeel will exhibit at NexTech Week 2026 Spring, taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from April 15 to 17, 2026. At its booth, the company will demonstrate its knowledge search system, Helpfeel, and introduce its AI Knowledge Data Platform and AI Agent, which support businesses in using AI, while proposing ways to improve operational efficiency and customer support.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Helpfeel、RX Japan 合同会社
BIG6.TV enters its 10th year! All Tokyo Big6 Baseball League games will once again be livestreamed for free on SPORTS BULL's BIG6.TV
Undō Tsūshinsha and Sports Marketing Laboratory will livestream all games of the 2026 Tokyo Big6 Baseball League for free on BIG6.TV, part of the sports media platform SPORTS BULL. Now in its 10th year, BIG6.TV will begin streaming with the opening game on April 11, with replay videos also available the same day.
Companies mentioned：株式会社運動通信社、株式会社スポーツマーケティングラボラトリー、一般財団法人東京六大学野球連盟
The first pop-up event for CHIKAKO YAJIMA, whose concept is “Wear with poise and beauty,” will be held at Barneys New York Fukuoka.
A pop-up event for jewelry brand CHIKAKO YAJIMA will be held at Barneys New York Fukuoka from April 10 to April 26, 2026. The event will showcase natural-stone jewelry featuring designs inspired by nature and geometry, with refreshing hues themed around “spring colors” as a particular highlight.
Companies mentioned：株式会社バーニーズ ジャパン、CHIKAKO YAJIMA
[Ladies Svenson] Limited-time shop where customers can try on and experience wigs to open at Olinas Kinshicho on April 9!
Svenson’s Ladies Division will open a limited-time pop-up shop at Olinas Kinshicho from April 9 to April 21, 2026, where customers can try on and experience wigs. The shop will offer a wide range of wigs, from fashion styles to medical wigs, as well as visitor benefits and limited-price items, supporting women's beauty.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スヴェンソン
株式会社エッジコネクト announces development of Asyca, a project revenue and expense management system for IT companies, to move away from spreadsheet-based, person-dependent project management
株式会社エッジコネクト has announced the development of Asyca, a project revenue and expense management system for IT companies. Designed to move away from person-dependent management using spreadsheets, it features separate tracking of budgets, forecasts and actual results, as well as monthly summary displays. Announced in March 2026, preparations are underway for its official launch.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エッジコネクト、一般社団法人ソフトウェア協会（SAJ）
[Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture] Ichihara Lakeside Museum exhibition: “If You Pass Through the Darkness, Part 1: Kota Takeuchi Exhibition, ‘Nononononomatsuri’”
After closing for renovations from January to April 2026, Ichihara Lakeside Museum will partially reopen through September and hold a series of solo exhibitions by 2 artist groups, beginning with Kota Takeuchi's video installation “Nononononomatsuri.” The theatrical exhibition invites visitors into another world.
Learn from leading instructors and cultural figures in the heart of Tokyo: Toyo Gakuen University's public lecture series (6 sessions, free admission)
Toyo Gakuen University will hold its 2026 public lecture series in a hybrid format, with in-person and online sessions, for a total of 6 sessions. The program offers an opportunity to learn a broad range of subjects for free.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人文京アカデミー
EBISU Bloomin’ JAZZ GARDEN 2026 is coming! A beer created for the event will be sold for a limited time!
The music festival EBISU Bloomin’ JAZZ GARDEN 2026 will be held at Yebisu Garden Place from May 8 (Fri.) to 10 (Sun.), 2026. Sapporo Breweries has developed a limited-edition beer, Bloom Groove, for the event, offering a premium experience alongside food from popular Ebisu restaurants.
Companies mentioned：サッポロビール株式会社、ピーター・ルーガー・ステーキハウス 東京、ウェスティンホテル東京、サッポロ不動産開発株式会社、MINI Japan、クロレラ工業株式会社、よつ葉乳業株式会社、プラス株式会社、エンジェルズ・エンヴィ、ローランド株式会社、PREMIUM WATER
Final judging event held for the 1st JA-DX No-Code App Development Contest
The Japan Agricultural News held the final judging event for the 1st JA-DX No-Code App Development Contest. The top prize went to Ueno of JA滋賀中央会 for the Palette Management App, which is attracting attention as an example of DX promotion in the agricultural sector.
Companies mentioned：JA滋賀中央会、JAグリーン近江、JA東びわこ、アステリアキャンバス株式会社
Report on the 1st Open Campus Staff Summit (OSS): 50 participants, including student staff, gather from 13 schools nationwide
株式会社マインドシェア successfully held the 1st Open Campus Staff Summit (OSS) on March 2, 2026. A total of 50 student staff from 13 schools nationwide gathered to share know-how and challenges related to running open campuses through keynote speeches and group work, and to reaffirm the role and value of student staff.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マインドシェア、北海道武蔵女子大学・短期大学
Shinto Kogyo signs agrivoltaic off-site PPA service agreement with Chubu Electric Power Miraiz; begins using locally produced renewable energy
Shinto Kogyo Co., Ltd. has signed an agrivoltaic off-site PPA service agreement with Chubu Electric Power Miraiz Co., Inc. As a result, 3 sites in Aichi Prefecture will use solar-generated electricity, with annual consumption of approximately 610,000 kWh and CO2 emissions reductions of approximately 252 tons expected. Chubu Electric Power Miraiz will procure electricity from a solar power plant installed in Toyokawa City by Agrigascom Co., Ltd. and supply it to Shinto Kogyo's sites for 20 years. This initiative is part of measures to achieve Shinto Kogyo's decarbonization goals.
Sales at shopping center stores opened last year exceeded 172% of plan in the first month after opening! Made-to-measure brand KASHIYAMA to open its “KASHIYAMA Urban Dock ららぽーと Toyosu Store” on Friday, April 24
Onward Personal Style will open a new store for its made-to-measure brand KASHIYAMA at ららぽーと Toyosu on April 24. The opening follows strong performance at its shopping center stores and will cater to the diverse needs of the waterfront area.
Companies mentioned：株式会社オンワードパーソナルスタイル、ららぽーと
About 1 in 2 people has hay fever—severe sufferers are using e-commerce sites more often, while tissue purchases have more than doubled
A survey conducted by Nippon Information found that about half of Japanese people have hay fever. It also found that people with severe symptoms are using e-commerce sites more often and buying tissues twice as frequently. The survey sheds light on the impact of hay fever on consumer behavior.
Companies mentioned：日本インフォメーション株式会社
[Hiroshima/Sera] Nemophila and moss phlox are in bloom! The Moss Phlox and Nemophila Hills at Flower village 花夢の里
Nemophila and moss phlox are in bloom at Flower village 花夢の里 in Sera, Hiroshima Prefecture. Snowflake shrubs and rapeseed flowers are also flourishing, creating a colorful display known as the “Spring Patchwork.” Some areas of moss phlox are still approaching peak bloom, making this an event visitors can enjoy for an extended period.
Winner of the every-1 Grand Prix 2026 Next Up! vol. 2 announced! ‘ヨネダコーヒー’ takes the title in the 2nd edition
‘ヨネダコーヒー’ won the every-1 Grand Prix 2026 Next Up! vol. 2, hosted by エブリライブ株式会社. The next-generation competition combines comedy and livestreaming, with BS12 トゥエルビ also serving as a sponsor.
Companies mentioned：エブリライブ株式会社、BS12 トゥエルビ
[小野建株式会社] Analyst report by 株式会社シェアードリサーチ now available
小野建株式会社 published an analyst report by 株式会社シェアードリサーチ on April 8, 2026, to help investors deepen their understanding of the company. The report analyzes its business and growth strategy from an independent perspective.
Companies mentioned：小野建株式会社、株式会社シェアードリサーチ
Hamada Hospital expands its women athletes’ clinic, adding appointments on the mornings of the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from April—strengthening weekend specialist care to meet the needs of athletes with busy schedules at school clubs and work
From April 2026, Hamada Hospital will also hold appointments at its women athletes’ clinic on the mornings of the 2nd and 4th Saturdays. The expansion responds to the needs of busy female athletes and strengthens its weekend specialist care.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セントラルメディエンス、医療法人財団 小畑会 浜田病院
[Amazon.co.jp exclusive] Take on Hakushu 18 Year Old. 9th Whiskey Fortune Draw, limited to 466 tickets, goes on sale April 8
タチバナE酒販 has launched the 9th Whiskey Fortune Draw exclusively on Amazon.co.jp, with 466 tickets available. The top prize is the hard-to-find Hakushu 18 Year Old. Tickets cost 4,880 yen, including tax and free shipping.
Companies mentioned：Amazon.co.jp、タチバナE酒販、株式会社アップライジング
totonoü home sauna installed at Sekisui House Osaka North Branch’s latest model home
totonou Japan株式会社 has installed the Auroom Cala Glass home cabin sauna at “Sherwood Minoh Model Home,” the latest model home at Sekisui House Osaka North Branch. The installation aims to bring “life with a sauna” to Japan and promote sauna adoption in the housing market.
Companies mentioned：totonou Japan株式会社、積水ハウス株式会社大阪北支店
[Digital Gallery] “Sunny COLLECTION” to be exhibited at WowUs GALLERY on the 16th floor of Osaka Dojima Hama Tower
株式会社IDEABLE WORKS will exhibit 14 works solicited under the theme “Sunny” at WowUs GALLERY on the 16th floor of Osaka Dojima Hama Tower, using the digital gallery platform HACKK TAG. The exhibition runs from April 8 to June 7, 2026.
CRG Holdings signs partnership agreement with pro dance team SEGA SAMMY LUX for the 2025-26 season
CRG Holdings has signed a partnership agreement with pro dance team SEGA SAMMY LUX for the 2025-26 season. Based on a shared commitment to growth and creativity, the partnership aims for both sides to evolve together and contribute to the local community.
Companies mentioned：SEGA SAMMY LUX、SEGA SAMMY HOLDINGS
ファイテック recognized as a 2026 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Category)
株式会社ファイテック, which manufactures fire-extinguishing agents and other products, has been recognized as a 2026 Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Category). The recognition reflects its efforts to manage employee health and create a supportive workplace.
Companies mentioned：経済産業省、日本健康会議
BoConcept’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection: New collection “Catskills” by global artistic director Helena Christensen
BoConcept has unveiled “Catskills,” a new Spring/Summer 2026 furniture collection by Helena Christensen. The designs are inspired by nature.
Japan’s first corporate-backed surfing team, seven x seven SurfTeam, launches—talent-search audition program BLUE MONSTER to feature Kosuke Kitajima and surfer Connor O’Leary as special judges
FHG HOTELS has launched seven x seven SurfTeam, Japan’s first corporate-backed surfing team, and will start a talent-search audition program featuring judges including Kosuke Kitajima.
Companies mentioned：霞ヶ関キャピタルグループ
In Oita Prefecture, where the number of people moving in has risen for 5 consecutive years, high school students team up with 立命館アジア太平洋大学 to revitalize the region.
株式会社花形, 立命館アジア太平洋大学 (APU) and 株式会社ディック学園 will hold “Inou Camp 2026 @ Beppu・APU,” a residential inquiry-based learning program for high school students in Oita Prefecture.
Companies mentioned：立命館アジア太平洋大学、株式会社ディック学園
Reconstruction charity photo exhibition “Noto, One More Push” to be held at Shinjuku Kitamura Camera; talk event with photographer Masashi Asada also planned
Camera no Kitamura will hold the reconstruction charity photo exhibition “Noto, One More Push” in Shinjuku. The event will include a talk with photographer Masashi Asada and sales of photo books.
Companies mentioned：写真部FOCUS、饅頭VERYMUCH、田中サトミ
Langaku, which enables extensive English reading through manga, officially announces launch for educational institutions
Mantra株式会社 has officially launched Langaku, an app that enables extensive English reading through manga, for educational institutions. A pilot program at metropolitan high schools confirmed increased time spent studying English and the development of regular study habits among students.
Building lasting appeal for Japanese real estate. 株式会社HOMETACT established to increase asset value through smart homes
Mitsubishi Estate transferred its smart home service HOMETACT business to the newly established 株式会社HOMETACT, which began operations on April 1, 2026. The business aims to increase real estate value.
Companies mentioned：三菱地所株式会社、株式会社HOMETACT
Live event featuring a speaker from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism [in-person in Tokyo]—The front line of driver recruitment in 2026: turning inexperienced and foreign workers into effective members of the workforce through DX
G.A. Group will speak at a seminar hosted by ナビタイムジャパン on April 22, 2026, discussing strategies for recruiting and onboarding foreign talent in the logistics industry through DX.
Companies mentioned：ナビタイムジャパン
A donation presentation ceremony for the Tasukeai Scholarship Program was held by 日本コープ共済生活協同組合連合会
日本コープ共済 donated 5.1 million yen to the Tasukeai Scholarship Program on April 6, 2026. The donation will help students facing financial hardship continue their studies and maintain access to learning opportunities.
Companies mentioned：日本コープ共済生活協同組合連合会、一般財団法人全国大学生協連奨学財団、全国大学生活協同組合連合会
Notice of group reorganization accompanying transition to a holding company structure
広島建設株式会社 reorganized its group effective April 1, 2026, to improve the efficiency of group management and enhance service quality. As part of the reorganization, administrative functions were transferred to セナリオ広島GHD株式会社, and the headquarters functions of the Scenario Hiroshima Group were consolidated at a new location, 柏末広町ビル. Employees in the affected departments transferred to セナリオ広島GHD株式会社, which will continue the administrative work previously handled by those departments.
Skyscanner app now available on ChatGPT
Skyscanner has launched a dedicated app on ChatGPT that lets users search and compare flights. It enables intuitive travel planning through natural-language conversations, offering a new AI-powered travel search experience.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI
X-HEMISTRY CEO 新貝文将 appointed business and product strategy adviser to smart home platform company 「株式会社HOMETACT」
新貝文将, CEO of X-HEMISTRY株式会社, has been appointed business and product strategy adviser to 「株式会社HOMETACT」, a smart home company in the 三菱地所グループ. He will draw on his expertise in the international standard Matter to support the business’s growth and wider adoption.
Companies mentioned：株式会社HOMETACT、三菱地所グループ、Connectivity Standards Alliance
[Fiscal 2026 medical fee revision] A thorough guide to navigating the “enhanced management add-on” that will determine the fate of clinic management. A collaborative video featuring popular YouTuber 「りゅう」 and コガソフトウェア is now available!
コガソフトウェア has released a video with YouTuber 「りゅう」 explaining the “enhanced management add-on” in the fiscal 2026 medical fee revision.
Companies mentioned：YouTube『診療報酬りゅうチャンネル』
ラティス accelerates on-site DX in manufacturing with generative AI
ラティス・テクノロジー has added an AI-powered automatic programming feature to its 3D data software 「XVL Studio」. The feature accelerates DX on manufacturing floors through natural-language instructions.
Original東京インキ、株式会社日本政策投資銀行の「DBJ環境格付」で最高ランクの格付を取得
東京インキ has received the top rating in the 「DBJ環境格付」 from 株式会社日本政策投資銀行. It received financing based on the rating in March 2026. The rating is the world’s first financing program to score companies on their environmental management and select those with outstanding performance. 東京インキ received high marks for its structure centered on the Sustainability Management Promotion Committee, its efforts to reduce GHG emissions, and the launch of products designed to meet sustainability needs.
Originalチョコレートプラネットがマルハン東日本の入社式にサプライズ登場・お祝いVTRから本人登場で、新入社員52名に歓声広がる！
The comedy duo 「チョコレートプラネット」, official ambassadors for マルハン東日本カンパニー, made a surprise appearance at the company’s entrance ceremony reception. They delivered messages of welcome and encouragement to 52 new employees, making it a memorable start to their careers.
Companies mentioned：マルハン東日本カンパニー
Thank you always, dear owners♪ A new gacha is here to mark the 1st anniversary of 「シュガードール」
株式会社グローバルギア has marked the 1st anniversary of its dress-up and nurturing game 「シュガードール」 with the launch of a new gacha and a limited-time pack.
Companies mentioned：Apple、Google
マイナビブリッジ provides venture debt to LocationMind
株式会社マイナビブリッジ has provided venture debt to LocationMind株式会社, a University of Tokyo spinout developing location-data AI.
Companies mentioned：東京大学
Originalデータ活用企業の経営者の約3人に1人が、経営判断でデータ分析の結果と自身の経験や勘が異なる場合、経験や勘を優先すると回答！株式会社devが「企業の意思決定におけるデータ活用の実態に関する調査」を実施！
Original株式会社devが企業経営者を対象にデータ活用の実態調査を実施。データ活用企業の経営者の約3割が、データ分析と自身の勘が対立した際、勘を優先することが判明した。
Companies mentioned：RCリサーチデータ
2026 STARSHIP GLOBAL AUDITION Part 2 confirmed!
STARSHIP ENTERTAINMENT will hold 「STARSHIP GLOBAL AUDITION Part 2」 in Japan. The auditions will take place in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka in May 2026, and are open to aspiring vocalists, rappers, dancers and actors born between 2004 and 2016 who aim to succeed globally.
Companies mentioned：STARSHIP ENTERTAINMENT、K.will、MONSTA X、宇宙少女 (WJSN)、CRAVITY、IVE、KiiiKiii、IDID
OriginalファーマエッセンシアとTECH-Tokyo、第1回「ファーマエッセンシア イノベーション アワード」を開催
Taiwan’s ファーマエッセンシア and Japan’s TECH-Tokyo have jointly announced the 1st 「ファーマエッセンシアイノベーションアワード」 to support startups in the biomedical field. The program will offer a total of $200,000 in prize money and support for global expansion.
Companies mentioned：TECH-Tokyo
OriginalファーマエッセンシアとTECH-Tokyo、第1回「ファーマエッセンシア イノベーション アワード」を開催
ファーマエッセンシア has established the 「ファーマエッセンシア イノベーション アワード」 in partnership with TECH-Tokyo. The award will identify and support biotech and healthcare startups seeking to expand into global markets.
Companies mentioned：TECH-Tokyo
“Japan’s first combination of hypoxic and HYROX training”: New bases for tackling the world’s toughest race are opening one after another! Following HYEX Kichijoji, opening March 16, the Omiya location is set for a soft opening on April 20.
HYEX, which offers training tailored to the fitness competition HYROX in a hypoxic environment, will soft-open a new location in Omiya, following its Kichijoji location.
Seminar on store presentation and merchandising that sell!
宮崎県商工会連合会 will hold a free hybrid seminar on May 26, 2026, for stores struggling with sales and customer traffic. The seminar will explain customer psychology-based “merchandising that sells” and “store displays that communicate.” Consultant for commercial facilities 明子内村 will lead the session.
Companies mentioned：宮崎県商工会連合会、ニューウェルシティ宮崎
[10 years after the Kumamoto earthquakes] 益城町 has kept moving forward after two quakes registering seismic intensity 7. A short film featuring 200 townspeople and actor 高良健吾 is complete. Screening set for April 16.
As it marks 10 years since the Kumamoto earthquakes, 益城町 has produced the short film 「10年 -NEW STARTING LINE-」, featuring more than 200 townspeople and actor 高良健吾. A screening will be held on April 16, celebrating with residents the moment of standing at a new starting line ahead of the film’s release on YouTube. The event is an important opportunity to pass on the memory of the disaster and express gratitude for recovery and hope for the future.
Special サンケイスポーツ × 甲子園歴史館 event: Talk show with former 阪神タイガース player 福留孝介 set for Friday, May 1!
甲子園歴史館, operated by 阪神電気鉄道, will host a talk show with former 阪神タイガース player 福留孝介 on May 1 (Friday), with support from サンケイスポーツ. Tickets go on sale online starting April 9 (Thursday), and the discussion will cover the team’s campaign and its prospects for winning consecutive titles.
Companies mentioned：サンケイスポーツ、阪神電気鉄道株式会社、ローソンチケット
Bring a new perspective—art—to student life! NII日本情報産業 begins displaying 「雹を集める」, a work by popular contemporary artist 風能奈々, at 上智大学’s Yotsuya Campus.
日本情報産業（NII） has sponsored the 「Art in Student Life Project」, proposed by gallerist 小山登美夫, and begun displaying 「雹を集める」, a work by contemporary artist 風能奈々, at 上智大学’s Yotsuya Campus. The project aims to bring art into students’ daily lives and broaden their sensibilities and thinking.
Companies mentioned：日本情報産業株式会社、NII、ギャルリ ニュアージュ、上智大学、明治大学
[First arrival in Japan] Korean fashion brand 「YUJI」 to hold a pop-up store at 大丸東京店
Korean fashion brand 「YUJI」 is making its debut in Japan, with a pop-up store at 大丸東京店 from April 15 to May 12, 2026. WONDERFUL WORLD株式会社 and 株式会社TSG are supporting the brand’s expansion in the Japanese market, and the event marks its full-scale entry into Japan.
Companies mentioned：WONDERFUL WORLD株式会社、株式会社TSG、大丸東京店
Seminar on using subsidies to help address rising prices!
A seminar for companies grappling with rising prices will be held in Miyazaki City on April 24, 2026, on using subsidies to strengthen businesses. It will be held in a hybrid format, both in person and online, and is free to attend.
Companies mentioned：合同会社ブループランニング、宮崎県商工会連合会
National youth ultimate championship held! [12th National Youth Ultimate Championship]
At the 12th National Youth Ultimate Championship, held in 福生市, Tokyo, on March 28 and 29, 2026, BANKINGS won the lower elementary school open division, GONA U-12 won the upper elementary school open division, and migrant junior won the junior high school open division. Youth athletes from across Japan competed in exciting matches, contributing to the growth and development of flying disc sports.
Companies mentioned：BANKINGS、GONA U-12、migrant junior、アクティブ低学年、GONA U-9 East
[15th anniversary] スタクラ releases a special anniversary session with the leaders of Lancers and マイクロ波化学, both of which went public, discussing “hiring as a driving force”
株式会社スタートアップクラス (Stakla) marked its 15th anniversary by hosting a commemorative session on “Recruitment as a Driving Force for Startups,” inviting the representatives of listed companies Lancers and Microwave Chemical. About 100 venture capitalists and entrepreneurs took part in discussions on the essentials of practical recruitment.
Companies mentioned：マイクロ波化学株式会社、ランサーズ株式会社、株式会社スタートアップクラス
Covers all the “criteria for reputable providers” recommended by major media! 株式会社えねこ helps you choose solar power and battery storage without regrets.
株式会社えねこ was featured by major media outlet マイナビニュース as a reputable provider of solar power generation and battery storage. Its in-house construction, extensive track record and support with subsidy applications help consumers make choices they won’t regret.
Companies mentioned：マイナビニュース、株式会社えねこ
Originalラムサール条約湿地「ウトナイ湖」の生命線である美々川に開発の恐れ―― (公財)日本野鳥の会が苫小牧市の「(仮称)美沢地区土地利用方針」に対して取り下げを求める要望書を提出
Original日本野鳥の会は、ラムサール条約湿地ウトナイ湖の水源である美々川の開発計画に反対。苫小牧市に対し、半導体関連施設建設を可能にする土地利用方針の取り下げを求める要望書を提出した。希少鳥類の生息地保護が目的。
Companies mentioned：苫小牧市、北海道
Much-anticipated Toy Story collection launches from Manhattan Portage.
Manhattan Portage has launched a limited-edition collection featuring Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story. The range includes bags and accessories featuring iconic characters, appealing to fans of both the brand and the film.
Companies mentioned：Disney、Pixer
[April 8-10] Advantech to exhibit at Japan IT Week 2026.
Advantech will exhibit at Japan IT Week 2026, held from April 8 to 10. It will showcase the latest edge AI and industrial AI solutions, proposing practical ways to use AI to address challenges such as labor shortages.
“Follow train etiquette!” pencil boards presented to new first-graders along the Hanshin Line.
Hanshin Electric Railway will present “Hanshin Train Original Pencil Boards” as entrance gifts to new first-graders along its railway lines. Now in its 19th year, the initiative promotes railway etiquette and understanding of the local community, reflecting the company’s commitment to contributing to society and encouraging safe, comfortable rail travel.
Companies mentioned：武庫川女子大学附属中学校・高等学校
Japan-ASEAN Centre receives Friendship Order from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
Original国際機関日本アセアンセンターが、ラオス政府より友好勲章を受章。長年にわたる両国の友好協力関係の強化、特に経済連携への貢献が評価された。今回の受章は、日ラオス外交関係樹立70周年を記念するもので、今後の更なる関係発展が期待される。
Companies mentioned：日本アSEANセンター
Breitling unveils a Kamen Rider 55th-anniversary model; the actor and his son, who both portrayed Takeshi Hongo, discuss a “spirit passed down through generations.”
Breitling has unveiled a Japan-exclusive model to mark Kamen Rider’s 55th anniversary. At the launch event, Hiroshi Fujioka, who played the original Takeshi Hongo, and his son Maito Fujioka, who also played the role, spoke about a spirit passed down across generations.
Companies mentioned：ブライトリング・ジャパン株式会社、三越伊勢丹ホールディングス
Sponsorship of “JAPAN LEADERS SUMMIT 2026 Spring.”
Ｓｋｙ株式会社 is sponsoring “JAPAN LEADERS SUMMIT 2026 Spring,” to be held April 22-23, 2026, and will hold a seminar on eliminating reliance on individual salespeople.
Companies mentioned：スマートキャンプ株式会社
Documentary on OOKABE GLASS president’s journey to the Skills Grand Prix to air on 福井テレビ.
A documentary about OOKABE GLASS president Katsuhiro Okabe competing in the Skills Grand Prix as a craftsman aired on 福井テレビ.
Companies mentioned：福井テレビ
Former JAXA astronaut Satoshi Furukawa appointed specially appointed professor at Kyorin University, encourages new students at entrance ceremony.
Former JAXA astronaut Satoshi Furukawa was appointed specially appointed professor at the Kyorin University Faculty of Medicine effective April 1, 2026. In a special lecture at the entrance ceremony, he encouraged new students, drawing on his experiences in space.
Companies mentioned：JAXA
2026 Exhibition III: “KABUKI: A Parade of Villains” to be held.
Itsuo Art Museum, operated by 阪急文化財団, will hold the special exhibition “KABUKI: A Parade of Villains,” focusing on various villains in kabuki, starting July 4, 2026.
Companies mentioned：阪急文化財団、阪急阪神東宝グループ、早稲田大学
Develops testing methods for “cashew nuts,” newly added as a specified allergen; methods included in Consumer Affairs Agency notification.
House Foods Group has developed new testing methods (PCR and LC-MS/MS) for the specified allergen “cashew nuts,” which will be subject to mandatory labeling from April 2026. The test kits will be sold by 株式会社ファスマック.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファスマック、ハウス食品分析テクノサービス株式会社
Original「クラッシュ回避」がスリル満点な、「サイクロンクラッシュ」が4月中旬より、「ホットウィール ベーシックカー アソート」が5月初旬より順次販売開始！
Mattel International is launching new products from its Hot Wheels miniature car brand: “Cyclone Crash” and “Basic Car E Assortment.”
Companies mentioned：マテル社、マテル・インターナショナル株式会社