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Gentosha Comics launched Lynx as, a new digital-only BL web magazine and a sister publication to the BL magazine Lynx, which is marking its 23rd anniversary, on April 9.
Edia will release “ARETHA COLLECTION 1993-1995,” featuring 3 RPG titles owned by YANOMAN, on July 30.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エディア、株式会社やのまん、任天堂、ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント
Acer Japan will begin rolling out 3 gaming laptops in its “Nitro V” series, including a 16-inch model compatible with AMD Ryzen AI, starting April 9, 2026.
Companies mentioned：日本エイサー株式会社、AMD、NVIDIA、Amazon
To celebrate the release of the latest, Volume 9 of the manga “The Transparent Man and the Human Woman,” a merchandise giveaway on X and a free-reading campaign on pixiv Comic are underway.
Companies mentioned：双葉社、pixiv
The Face Current Pointer, launched by SALONIA, the beauty appliance brand of I-ne Co., Ltd., achieved 310% of its sales target about 1 month after launch and won 20 crowns in the Rakuten rankings.
Companies mentioned：楽天市場、Amazon、Yahoo!ショッピング
I-ne Co., Ltd. will launch REPROID, a medicated face cream for treating dry, troubled skin, in May 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ｉ－ｎｅ
BS Nippon TV’s program Drunk Tsukaji’s Casual Standing Soba Shop Visit marked its 100th regular broadcast with a visit to Nihonbashi, Tokyo. The program began airing in 2022, and this time Tsukaji Muga returned for the first time in 4 years to Sobayoshi Nihonbashi Main Store, which he visited in the first episode. He also stopped by the long-established confectionery shop Eitaro Sohonpo. A famous shop along the JR Tsurumi Line will also be featured in an encore broadcast. It airs Monday, April 13, at 10 p.m.
The 7th installment of Lawson Freak, a collaborative project between convenience store Lawson and select shop FREAK’S STORE, goes on sale Monday, April 27, 2026. Daytona International, the operator, was founded in 1986. The items will be available at the FREAK’S STORE official online store, Daytona Park, and Lawson stores nationwide. Items featuring playful designs are planned.
Seven-Eleven Japan has begun selling Sanrio Characters 2026 Random Smartphone Cards, featuring designs from the 2026 Sanrio Character Ranking, on multifunction copiers nationwide. The company expects to attract customers by leveraging the characters’ popularity.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、株式会社サンリオ
Originalイラストレーター・火曜びの個展「CREATE&CONNECT」が2026年4月11日から福岡で、5月からは大阪で開催。
Companies mentioned：CARBON COFFEE FUKUOKA、CARBON COFFEE OSAKA
Filmarks, one of Japan’s largest review services, will hold a nationwide revival screening of the film GO for a limited 2-week run starting June 12, to mark the 25th anniversary of its release.
Companies mentioned：講談社
The TV anime You and I Are Polar Opposites has launched a lottery for limited-edition merchandise, available simultaneously online and in physical stores.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ディ・テクノ
Seiko Watch has appointed Shohei Ohtani as global ambassador for the Seiko brand. A new commercial marking the 10th anniversary of his appointment will also be released in Japan and overseas starting April 9.
Companies mentioned：セイコーウオッチ株式会社、ロサンゼルス・ドジャース
AEON MALL and Mitsui Fudosan Retail Management will launch the joint project “Creating Shopping Centers Where Students Want to Work” in 2 shopping centers in the west Tokyo area starting in April 2026, with the aim of recruiting student part-time workers and supporting their retention. The pilot will run from April to September 2026 and cover about 360 stores at AEON MALL Tamadaira no Mori and Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Tachikawa Tachihi. The project will include on-campus joint part-time job information sessions, initiatives to build student communities, and “Thank You Tickets from the Facility” to support student life. It aims to address recruitment challenges among younger people in the shopping center industry and boost students’ motivation to work.
Asmark Inc. will hold a seminar on in-store customer surveys targeting international visitors to Japan on April 21, 2026. The seminar will explain practical know-how for everything from survey design to operations, from an on-the-ground perspective, with the aim of improving the precision of inbound strategies. It will introduce effective ways to use in-store customer surveys to capture consumer attitudes that are difficult to discern from POS data alone. Capacity is 500 people, and participation is free.
BLAZE Co., Ltd. has introduced PayPay as a payment option for electric mobility products purchased through its official e-commerce site. This makes it easier to purchase electric mobility products cashlessly, as demand grows amid high crude oil prices.
Companies mentioned：PayPay株式会社
Originalマテル・インターナショナル株式会社は、世界No.1ミニカーブランド「ホットウィール」のベーシックカーおよびモンスタートラック計約13,000台を全国約2,600か所の児童館へ寄贈します。これは、子どもたちの健全育成活動を推進する一般財団法人 児童健全育成推進財団の活動に共感し、子どもたちの「好きをみつけて挑戦する」心を育むことを目的としたキャンペーンです。1968年に誕生したホットウィールは、55年以上の歴史を持ち、現在までに80億台を製造している販売台数世界一のブランドです。この寄贈は2026年3月より順次実施されます。
Koyu Foundation will hold the Spring Shintomi Arts Festival in Shintomi, Miyazaki Prefecture, on May 16, 2026. The event will kick off a community development project based at the cultural center to increase the “creative population.”
Companies mentioned：新富町生涯学習課
Mycat Inc. has released the “Ground Conditions × Real Estate Prices Correlation Map” for free within its AI land-improvement cost assessment tool, Jiban Checker, visualizing the correlation between ground strength and land prices.
Companies mentioned：国土交通省
Canly Inc. has published a free report explaining the importance of displaying inventory on Google for the apparel industry. Making inventory information visible is key to preventing missed opportunities to attract customers to physical stores.
Companies mentioned：Google
Takeshobo will release Violence in the Hospital: What a Nursing Assistant Saw in a Psychiatric Ward, a comic essay by Midori Mizutani, on April 9, 2026. The work depicts the reality of psychiatric hospitals.
Companies mentioned：株式会社竹書房、ＫＡＤＯＫＡＷＡ、文藝春秋、講談社、小学館、イースト・プレス、新紀元社
D4Enterprise released Studio Kogado’s classic 1990 sci-fi simulation game Schwarzschild II: Betrayal of the Empire on Nintendo Switch on April 9, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ｄ４エンタープライズ、工画堂スタジオ
OriginalMARK STYLER株式会社が運営するファッションブランド「RESEXXY」は、2026年4月10日(金)に仙台PARCO 5階に新店舗をオープンします。オープンを記念して、16,500円(税込)以上購入でバニティポーチ、商品購入でmemorif.コラボの限定ショッパーがプレゼントされます。RESEXXY仙台PARCO店は宮城県仙台市青葉区中央1-2-3に位置し、営業時間は10:00～20:00です。MARK STYLER株式会社は2005年11月に設立され、代表者は秋山 正則です。
ニューエラ will launch the second collection in its collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) on April 16. The lineup includes designs inspired by da Vinci and items featuring famous works of art.
Companies mentioned：ニューエラ、The Met（メトロポリタン美術館）
A limited-time all-you-can-drink plan featuring rare premium sake, including Juyondai and Jikon, will be offered at the Omiya store of 日本酒原価酒蔵 from April 12 to 30. Limited to the first 30 customers, the plan costs ¥8,800 (tax included).
Companies mentioned：日本酒原価酒蔵
Originalディスカバリー・ジャパンが運営する「LaLa TV」で、5月に「復讐代行人２～模範タクシー～」と「ボーイフレンド」の韓国ドラマ2作品が放送される。
Companies mentioned：SBS、ディスカバリー・ジャパン株式会社
Discovery Japan Inc. will premiere the second season of the TV series ‘Gremlins: The Wild Batch,’ a prequel to the film ‘Gremlins,’ in Japan on Cartoon Network beginning Saturday, April 11. Of the 10 new episodes making their Japan debut, 3 will air in April. The series follows the adventures of young Sam Wing and Gizmo across America. Cartoon Network is an animation channel watched by around 400 million households in more than 192 countries and territories worldwide, and Warner Bros. Discovery is a leading global media company.
ジバンシイ will hold a pop-up event in Omotesando in April, where visitors can experience the world of its ‘Irresistible’ fragrance line.
Companies mentioned：ジバンシイ
Originalアイピーフォー株式会社は、2026年4月中旬より「いたずらぐまのグルーミー ほわっと光るライト」を全国のカプセルトイコーナーで順次発売予定です。価格は1回400円（税10%込）で、全6種類が提供されます。このミニライトはスイッチで光り、マスコットとしても使用可能です。本資料に記載されている情報は2026年2月現在のものです。
System Service Co., Ltd. will begin rolling out prize items from the Netflix series ‘Dandelion’ at amusement facilities in April 2026.
Companies mentioned：Netflix、集英社
4 companies—HATME, FORCE-R, SAVAWAY and Marketing Association—will jointly hold a web seminar on April 23, 2026. The seminar will explain comprehensive optimization strategies and system design to sustain sales growth in the e-commerce market. Each company will present on its area of expertise: e-commerce site operations, strategies to influence Amazon purchases, multichannel expansion and operational efficiency, and customer support and order processing.
Daisho Co., Ltd. will open the Konosu location of its popular diner ‘Teishoku no Marudai’ inside Elumi Konosu in Konosu, Saitama Prefecture, on April 10, 2026. This will be the brand’s 7th location, serving a wide selection of more than 40 Japanese, Western and Chinese set meals and rice bowls at reasonable prices. A specialty is dishes made with fresh fish selected by Yonakawa Suisan, a wholesale fish distributor founded 90 years ago. Customers can choose rice portions ranging from 300g for a regular serving to 800g for the ‘Chomolungma’ serving, with ¥50 off for a smaller portion.
Asoview Inc., operator of the ‘Asoview!’ leisure activity booking site, will begin selling admission tickets to a collaboration event with popular YouTube character Teiko Penguin at the urban aquarium AOAO SAPPORO in Sapporo. Tickets will go on sale through ‘Asoview!’ on April 9, 2026, and the special exhibition will run from April 28, 2026, to June 30, 2026. Admission is ¥2,200 for adults, ¥1,100 for children and ¥200 for toddlers. Limited-time content and collaboration merchandise will also be available. Teiko Penguin is a popular character with 2.02 million YouTube channel subscribers as of April 2026. Asoview Inc. was established on March 14, 2011, has capital of ¥1 billion and is headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo.
AltPlus began releasing ‘Chapter 4: Journey to the Capital in Eiroku 11,’ an additional episode of the visual novel app ‘Sengoku Komachi Kuroutan: Katari Emaki,’ based on a novel, on April 9.
Companies mentioned：株式会社オルトプラス、株式会社アース・スター エンターテイメント
Pixie Dust Technologies announced that the results report for the employment support project using assistive devices, in which its conversation visualization service VUEVO participated, has been published. The project is part of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s ‘Reiwa 6 Fiscal Year Assistive Device Demonstration and Dissemination Support Model Project.’ According to the report, introducing VUEVO reduced the burden of gathering information by 83.8% and increased the number of times employees spoke by 80%, improving the workplace participation and contributions of employees with hearing disabilities. The demonstration was conducted with the cooperation of Takenaka Corporation, and evaluations of conversation comprehension improved by approximately 20–30%. VUEVO features 360° sound pickup, real-time translation in more than 20 languages, and summary generation using ChatGPT.
Nadia Inc. announced the results of a survey on making bento lunches. Just 18% of respondents said they prepare everything in the morning, confirming that a hybrid approach is the norm.
Geotecnologies’ points app Torima has adopted Digital Plus’s Digital Gift® as a redemption option. Users can now seamlessly exchange rewards for a range of points or cash without registering as a member.
Companies mentioned：ジオテクノロジーズ株式会社、株式会社デジタルプラス
ビーズ株式会社’s plant brand APNL has launched ‘Tlamani Root,’ a liquid fertilizer specially formulated to maintain agave’s shape, and ‘Sierra Gleam,’ a plant tonic.
Companies mentioned：ビーズ株式会社、DOD、Bauhutte
‘Monsters, Inc.’ OH MY CAFE, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the film’s release, will open for a limited time in Omotesando, Tokyo, starting April 23.
Companies mentioned：株式会社CLホールディングス、株式会社エルティーアール、ディズニー、ピクサー
The Hans Dai University Entrance Exam Prep School, run by スタディチェーン株式会社, has launched a limited-time campaign offering half off the enrollment fee (27,500 yen) through April 30, 2026.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社、HUSTAR株式会社
A talk event titled “A New Experience in Rethinking the ‘Fat’ Body,” featuring aesthetician Asa Ito and artist Seiran Tsuno, will be held at Junkudo Bookstore Ikebukuro Main Store on May 19, 2026. Tsuno works across mental health nursing and fashion design and graduated from Ito’s research lab this spring. Through a conversation exploring their own bodily sensations and how they relate to their bodies, the two will offer participants new perspectives. Tsuno was selected as a finalist in 2018 for ITS, Europe’s largest fashion competition, and has also held a first solo exhibition at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa. Ito is a professor at Institute of Science Tokyo and a renowned aesthetician with numerous books and awards, including the Japan Academy Prize.
The Cinema, a channel specializing in foreign films, will mark the May 15 theatrical release of The Smashing Machine with a special broadcast of all 9 films from rising studio A24 on April 18 and 19. A campaign offering A24 merchandise as prizes will also be held.
Companies mentioned：ハピネットファントム・スタジオ、A24、株式会社AXNエンタテインメント
A collaboration campaign between Gokurakuyu and RAKU SPA and the HIPHOP project “Paradox Live” will launch on April 29, 2026. Original merchandise and collaboration baths will be offered at 7 locations nationwide.
Companies mentioned：株式会社GK Marketing
株式会社アップランド will begin selling scenario voice content themed around the walk home on April 10, featuring its VTuber groups “.LIVE” and “ぶいぱい”.
The Tsukuba University Entrance Exam Prep School, run by スタディチェーン株式会社, has launched a campaign offering half off the enrollment fee (27,500 yen) through April 30, 2026.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社、HUSTAR株式会社
The Tsukuba University Entrance Exam Prep School, run by スタディチェーン株式会社, has launched a campaign offering half off the enrollment fee through April 30, 2026.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社、HUSTAR株式会社
Entertainment startup taskey株式会社 released print editions (Volumes 1 and 2) of its popular ongoing psycho × bromance manga “Shirayuki-kun, the Psycho Who Falls in Love” on April 9.
Companies mentioned：taskey株式会社、二見書房、コミックシーモア
On April 9, 2026, 株式会社レンタルのニッケン and 両備ホールディングス株式会社 jointly developed the self-following robotic transport cart “Himōn II” and began offering it for rental. Building on the capabilities of the previous “Kamōn” model, the new model adds rope-guided route following, a simplified control panel and controller, LED lights, and voice guidance, improving convenience and safety.
株式会社ファイン has revamped its “Jelly de Supplement” nutritional jelly series. The products, featuring new packaging designed by art unit “tupera tupera,” will go on sale April 15, 2026.
富士屋ホテル株式会社 has launched a limited-time accommodation plan to mark the 5th anniversary of the renovation of Fujiya Hotel: “Renovation 5th Anniversary Classic Spring Stay: 20% Off Room Rates with Beef Curry Lunch.” The plan will be on sale from March 24, 2026, through May 31, 2026, with stays available from March 26, 2026, through May 31, 2026. Benefits include 20% off the standard room rate, a beef curry lunch, and late checkout.
The drama “Earn 30 Million!”, starring Keisuke Koide and available on the short-drama app BUMP, operated by emole株式会社, surpassed 30 million total social media views in 1 week.
Companies mentioned：emole株式会社
Original株式会社花やしきとJAグループは、「バケツ稲づくりセット」を使ったコラボキャンペーンを2026年4月24日、25日に開催します。浅草花やしきの入園口にて各日先着1,000名の小学生以下の子どもたちに「バケツ稲づくりセット」が無料配布されます。この取り組みは、子どもたちが稲作に触れ、農業を身近に感じる機会を提供することを目的としています。「みんなのよい食プロジェクト」のPRキャラクター『笑味ちゃん』も登場します。
株式会社アカツキ has announced that TV anime “Kumaba” Season 3 will begin airing on April 12, 2026, in the “Animori!” block across the テレビ東京 network’s 6 stations.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アカツキ、テレビ東京
22 solar module products from 株式会社電巧社 have been recognized by 東京都 as “Solar Power Generation Systems with Excellent Functionality” for fiscal 令和7年.
Companies mentioned：クール・ネット東京（東京都地球温暖化防止活動推進センター）、東京都
SANKYO will have a booth at the “L Pachislot Valvrave the Liberator 2” POP-UP SHOP hosted by Bandai Namco Filmworks. The event will be held at Ueno Marui starting April 10.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SANKYO、株式会社バンダイナムコフィルムワークス、株式会社丸井（上野マルイ）
Applied Materials has announced 2 new deposition systems with atomic-level precision for GAA transistors at 2nm and beyond in the Angstrom era. The systems will support the expansion of AI infrastructure.
Companies mentioned：アプライド マテリアルズ (Applied Materials, Inc.)
3 new early-summer sweets made with melon and loquat will go on sale April 16, 2026, at “Waguri Specialty Saori,” operated by Aim Enterprise.
Companies mentioned：エイム・エンタープライズ株式会社、和栗専門紗織本店
OriginalHBC北海道放送のテレビ番組「あぐり王国北海道NEXT」は、北海道の農畜産物にこだわった「オリジナル商品開発プロジェクト」の第3弾として「手造り餃子」を販売します。帯広の「餃子屋 北の匠」と協力し、鹿追町「倶來夢農場」の豚肉、和寒町の「和寒越冬キャベツ」、知内町の「しりうちにら 北の華」など北海道産食材を厳選。1袋15個入り（およそ375グラム）で価格は1,320円（税込・送料別）。予約受付は2026年4月11日、販売開始は2026年4月18日で、HBCショップや餃子屋北の匠直売所などで取り扱われます。
株式会社REJUVENATE will open the personal gym “ReViNa (レビナ) Kotesashi” in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on April 15, 2026. The gym offers efficient 60-minute training sessions 2 times a week.
Companies mentioned：株式会社REJUVENATE
株式会社pamxy has released a free YouTube operations and improvement checklist based on its track record of managing channels with more than 2.5 million cumulative subscribers. By answering just 8 questions, the tool identifies a channel’s bottlenecks and specific improvement actions in as little as 30 seconds. It provides professional benchmarks, including an impression CTR of 4%–10% and an average view retention rate of at least 40%, along with specific improvement actions prioritized by importance. The company offers end-to-end YouTube support, from consulting to analytics and improvement.
AOAO SAPPORO, an urban aquarium in Sapporo, will hold a collaborative exhibition with popular character Teikou Penguin starting April 28, 2026. The exhibition will offer new ways to enjoy the aquarium, including a stamp rally.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Plott、アソビュー株式会社
“Rental 819,” one of Japan’s largest motorcycle rental services, officially introduced an AI agent on its website on March 19, 2026. The move addresses the growing volume of inquiries and the need to provide multilingual support for inbound visitors who ride motorcycles. The AI agent provides information on FAQs, locations, campaigns, insurance and coverage in multiple languages, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The company plans to expand its capabilities, including reservation support and advice on choosing a motorcycle.
The 141st HGPI Seminar discussed the current state and prospects of obesity policy in South Korea. Kim Yu-hyun, representative of Healthy Together Social Cooperative, spoke at the seminar and reported that obesity prevalence in South Korea has reached 38.4%, with severe obesity among people in their 20s and 30s increasing about 3 times between 2012 and 2021. The seminar emphasized the importance of viewing obesity as a social issue rather than an individual problem, taking a two-pronged approach that separates prevention from treatment, and incorporating the firsthand experiences of people directly affected into policymaking.
Certified Specified Nonprofit Corporation Sodateage Net is continuing its “Youth Drive for Cybersecurity” cybersecurity skills development program for young people, with a grant from the Kyndryl Foundation. The program works with 36 support organizations nationwide, and a total of 299 young people took part in FY2024–FY2025. The foundational course was held online, while the advanced course took place at Kyndryl Japan’s headquarters in Tokyo, with Kyndryl employees also volunteering. As Japan’s shortage of cybersecurity professionals becomes more serious, with an estimated need for about 110,000 people, the initiative aims to help address the challenge. The program is scheduled to run again from June to December in FY2026, with ディースタンダード supporting course operations as a partner company.
株式会社エムネス will exhibit at ITEM2026, the International Technical Exhibition of Medical Imaging, in April 2026. It will present new features of its cloud-based medical information system LOOKREC and its medical collaboration platform LOOKREC Connect.
株式会社ケンエレファント will hold artist BURUMORI’s solo exhibition “PLAY” at VINYL inside JR Tokyo Station, starting April 10, 2026. Original merchandise will also be on sale.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ケンエレファント、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社（推測：JR東日本）
NPO Tokyo Rainbow Pride will hold the “Human Rights Conference” at お茶の水女子大学 on June 20, 2026. The conference will discuss LGBTQ+ human rights issues and structural inequalities in society from multiple perspectives.
Companies mentioned：お茶の水女子大学
“Flex Capital,” a debt financing service for startups operated by 株式会社Fivot, surpassed ¥15 billion in cumulative loans disbursed in March 2026. Since launching in February 2021, the service has enhanced credit assessments through technology and offered a user-friendly design, helping contract numbers grow rapidly to 301 in FY2025. Fivot uses AI to streamline and accelerate loan screening and has expanded funding through a fund established jointly with Resona Bank. The company is also exploring the use of AI agents and expanding the service to corporate lending. Flex Capital has issued a cumulative 583 loans totaling ¥15.8 billion, with a default rate of about 0.3%.
Korean 10-member boy group xikers (Saikaseu) will hold its 2nd fan meeting in Japan at Zepp Haneda on July 31.
Companies mentioned：バッドニュース
Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath will host the NTT JAPAN RUGBY LEAGUE ONE 2025-26 Round 15 match against Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo-Bay at Egao Kenko Stadium on April 18, 2026, as “Transcosmos Match Day.” Transcosmos Inc. will be the match-day partner, and the “10 Years Since the Kumamoto Earthquake: TRY! KUMAMOTO Project” will also be held as a special program. The venue will feature a professional sports experience area and Kyushu cuisine, bringing support for Kumamoto’s recovery 10 years after the earthquake, as well as smiles and hope through sports.
livepass spoke at “Direct Agenda 2026,” held in Kumamoto from March 17 to 19, 2026, and proposed “hospitality-style CRM” powered by its proprietary personalization technology. In the automotive sales sector, the initiative delivered digital customer service to 1,600 inactive customers and generated 8 new-car sales in 1 month. The company announced its next-generation product strategy in July 2025 and plans to continue enhancing its digital customer service solutions and using generative AI.
A campaign celebrating the release of the album “Serenade” by DK × SEUNGKWAN (SEVENTEEN) will be held at カラオケBanBan, operated by 株式会社シン・コーポレーション.
Companies mentioned：株式会社シン・コーポレーション、カラオケBanBan、SEVENTEEN
ライトフライヤースタジオ, a studio of 株式会社WFS, has announced that its new RPG “Another Eden Begins” will be released on September 17, 2026. The game will be available for Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms, and preorders are now open.
Companies mentioned：株式会社WFS、グリーホールディングス、任天堂、Valve
Okinawa soba restaurant Nakijin Soba, a popular spot in Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, will open a limited-time location in front of Miebashi Station in Naha starting April 25, 2026.
Companies mentioned：SUNZ dining株式会社、朝陽屋
Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER will display koinobori outdoors in preparation for Children's Day on May 5. The initiative aims to enliven the community and bring smiles to children, and is returning for the first time in 22 years since 2004. From April 9 to May 6, 2026, 33 koinobori will be installed about 30 meters above the ground. The colorful streamers flying over downtown Nagoya will create a special seasonal scene.
Kato City will host the Cycle Fest in FY Reiwa 8 at Harima Central Park. Alongside JBCF cycling races, stage events will include a Japanese taiko performance and a Detective Precure! show on Saturday, April 18, and a dance stage and a legendary Kamen Rider show on Sunday, April 19. Chainsaw art and a riding school will also be held over 2 days, with free admission.
RETOUCH, the men's hair cosmetics brand developed by CiiK Co., Ltd., has released its first concept movie, embodying the brand's philosophy. The brand offers grooming that is “just right” for grown men.
Companies mentioned：Amazon
データアナリティクスラボ株式会社 has announced findings from joint research with エヴィクサー株式会社 on technology for detecting audio content generated by AI. The research aims to advance countermeasures against misinformation such as deepfakes.
Companies mentioned：エヴィクサー株式会社、総務省
ripla Inc. has released GoDD, an AI-driven development framework that cuts development workload by up to 90%.
VRChat and RIOT MUSIC have formed a partnership, and the comprehensive support service AdHoc is now officially endorsed by VRChat. This enables paid events using external tickets to be held on VRChat.
Companies mentioned：VRChat Inc.、株式会社RIOT MUSIC
株式会社日本低軌道社中 has been selected for the platform development challenge under JAXA's technology development theme “Technology for More Efficient Use of External Space,” part of the Space Strategy Fund project (Phase II).
Companies mentioned：国立研究開発法人宇宙航空研究開発機構（JAXA）
OriginalAI自動記帳サービス「tofu」を展開する株式会社Tofuが、セブンセンス税理士法人と提携し、2026年7月より日本市場に本格参入する。
Companies mentioned：株式会社Tofu、セブンセンス税理士法人、freee、マネーフォワード、弥生会計
Water purifier manufacturer マーフィード will compete in SUPER GT 2026 as the main sponsor of HYPER WATER Racing INGING. It will promote its ultrapure water system for car washing.
Companies mentioned：トヨタ、HYPER WATER Racing INGING
Originalカラオケまねきねこは、2026年4月9日より「WOWOWオンデマンド」チケットの割引キャンペーンを開始する。このキャンペーンでは、UEFAチャンピオンズリーグの視聴チケットが無料または500円で提供される。期間は4月9日から4月16日までで、通常価格980円のチケットが割引対象となる。これにより、大音量・完全個室でスポーツ観戦ができる新しいスタイルを提案し、5名利用で1人あたり100円のコストパフォーマンスを実現する。
株式会社西河マネジメントセンター has officially launched Otasuke AI, a hands-on AI service that provides cross-functional support for small and midsize businesses, from management to sales and recruitment. It also helps businesses make use of government subsidies and aims to deliver practical results.
Companies mentioned：株式会社西河マネジメントセンター
Hitoshi Murayama, a novelist and former announcer at NBC長崎放送, became president of Samson Hotel in Hirado, Nagasaki Prefecture, effective April 1, 2026. He aims to revitalize the region by drawing on his unusual career path.
Companies mentioned：NBC長崎放送、NBCラジオ佐賀、学研
Kyoto restaurant 下鴨茶寮 has released a special Mother's Day meal set, “Fukufuku Feast Set: Two-Tier Box.” It offers a gift that lets recipients easily enjoy restaurant cuisine at home.
Companies mentioned：下鴨茶寮
DYM Inc. will hold the third Accelerated Selection Session for 2027 graduates on April 11 and April 18, 2026. The session includes multiple interviews in 1 day, and successful candidates can advance through the selection process to just before the executive interview in the shortest time possible. The company operates across several fields, including staffing and web services. It was established in August 2003 and has capital of 50 million yen. The session addresses demand for earlier and more efficient job hunting, offering benefits to both students and companies.
株式会社チクマ has created new uniforms for staff at Toei Kyoto Studio Park, which is being renovated as it marks its 50th anniversary.
Companies mentioned：株式会社チクマ、株式会社東映太秦映画村
株式会社Mission Full held a party to celebrate the publication of “A Map of What You Want to Do.” The 3-hour event challenged the low level of work engagement in Japan and helped participants put their aspirations into practical words. It was a success.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Mission Full、SBクリエイティブ、米ギャラップ社、LIFFFUL TABLE
Astamuse Inc. will hold a free webinar on April 23, 2026. It will explain a new method for estimating the future of technology by supplementing the limits of LLMs and using research papers, patent data and TF-IDF.
Companies mentioned：応用物理学会
AI Hack will speak at “Marketing Week - Spring 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from April 22 to 24, 2026. The session will present strategies for enhancing brand value in the AI era, drawing on the latest data from ONE-AIO Lab, a joint research organization with Hakuhodo DY ONE. Speakers include AI Hack President and CEO Daisuke Nakamichi, as well as Yumi Masubuchi, Akira Nobori, Takayuki Mouri and Takahito Hirabayashi of Hakuhodo DY ONE. The session responds to the growing importance of AI search optimization (AIO).
Trim Inc. has installed mamaro, a fully private baby care room, at the Nishi-Tokyo Ikoi no Mori Park Center and began operating it on April 6, 2026.
Companies mentioned：日比谷アメニス・公園とまちづくりグループ
“おすしと炉ばた 鮨炉まん” in Kyoto’s Karasuma district has begun accepting reservations for all-you-can-drink courses ahead of the spring season for farewell and welcome parties.
Hearing loss affects not only older people but also the working-age population, with difficulty hearing in meetings and on phone calls among the concerns raised. The JapanTrak 2025 survey shows the rate of hearing loss among people aged 45-64, while AudioNova is stepping up experiential events as part of its awareness month.
Companies mentioned：補聴器専門店オーディオ・ノバ、日本補聴器工業会、Anovum GmbH
APTO Representative Director 高品良 will speak at “Humanoid Robot EXPO [Spring]” on April 16, explaining data design and collection methods to accelerate robotics and Physical AI development.
Companies mentioned：APTO
Melodian’s new “Iced Coffee Potion” and “Iced Tea Potion” come in large 50-serving packs and are easy to enjoy by simply diluting with cold water. Available starting April 16.
Companies mentioned：メロディアン株式会社
Best Bridal Co., Ltd. will offer “Matcha and Hydrangea Afternoon Tea with 祇園辻利” for a limited time at 3 locations in Yokohama, Omiya and Tokyo Shirokane, from May 13 to June 29, 2026. This special afternoon tea offers an early-summer taste experience themed around premium matcha from 祇園辻利 and hydrangeas.
Companies mentioned：祇園辻利
Summons Board will hold “Easter Event ’26 Pasmina★Easter” starting April 9, 2026. Players can obtain a new character by logging in during the event, which will also feature event missions and an exchange shop.
医療法人幸恵会 will open Ikeda Katsube Dental and Orthodontic Clinic in Ikeda, Osaka, on April 20, 2026. Located a 2-minute walk from Hankyu Ikeda Station, the clinic will provide specialized dental care, including preventive dentistry, orthodontics and implants, to meet the needs of local residents.
Companies mentioned：医療法人幸恵会