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みのり漢方株式会社 has announced a new skincare brand, “フルクモイス,” featuring “rakkyo fructan,” an ingredient derived from rakkyo grown in Miyazaki Prefecture. Developed through joint research with 佐賀大学, the project makes effective use of a manufacturing byproduct and connects agriculture, research and the beauty industry. A crowdfunding campaign will also launch.
Companies mentioned：みのり漢方株式会社、佐賀大学、CAMPFIRE
株式会社Elith has launched support for companies seeking AI governance certification, in line with the certification standards established by JDLA. This enables companies to build frameworks for using AI safely.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本ディープラーニング協会 (JDLA)、株式会社Elith
Actor Sawa Nimura has been appointed brand ambassador for URBAN RESEARCH DOORS for the 2nd consecutive year. New visuals celebrating “a natural way of life” and special content featuring the functional material UR TECH have been released.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アーバンリサーチ
To mark the official launch of American bourbon “Wild Turkey Bourbon 101” in Japan, the “WILD TURKEY AMERICAN CLASSIC MARKET” will be held at Shibuya Cast from April 10 to 12, 2026. The event will offer ways to experience American culture, including bourbon highballs, hot dogs, DJ performances and a collaboration with a vintage shop.
Companies mentioned：VCM (Vintage Collection Mall)、LEAD、THISMAN、RUMHOLE beruf、FJ、カンパリ
一般社団法人ツーリストシップ and ツーリストシップグローバル株式会社 will hold the 5th Touristship Summit in Kyoto on June 12, 2026. With collaborative efforts to promote tourist etiquette as its theme, the summit will offer practical tips and explore opportunities for cooperation to address overtourism and build a better tourism environment.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人ツーリストシップ、ツーリストシップグローバル株式会社
Iid, Inc. will release the May 2026 issue of the anime magazine Animedia on April 10. The cover features “Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku,” while the back cover features “Assassination Classroom the Movie: Our Time.” The issue includes special features on popular anime.
Rokko Mountain Tourism Co., Ltd. will hold the interactive exhibition “The Curious Plants Exhibition at Rokko Garden Terrace” at Rokko Garden Terrace from April 17 to August 16, 2026. In addition to exhibits themed around space plants, details have been released about original merchandise and limited-edition food.
Companies mentioned：株式会社人間、ない株式会社
Kanefuku, a mentaiko specialist, will exhibit at FABEX Tokyo 2026 for the 4th time. The company will showcase the appeal of mentaiko, focusing on its popular “Mentaiko Stick” and presenting new products and various ways to enjoy it.
ユニセフ announced that military attacks on Lebanon after the ceasefire agreement killed 33 children and injured 153. The escalating hostilities have taken a devastating toll on children, and the organization is calling for compliance with international humanitarian law and the provision of humanitarian aid.
Companies mentioned：ユニセフ、国連児童基金
“OSAKA BAY SKYLUMINA” will be held at Maishima in the Osaka Bay Area in June 2026. 10,000 fireworks and 1,500 drones will illuminate the night sky in an event connecting the legacy of the Osaka-Kansai Expo to the next generation.
Companies mentioned：葛城煙火、REDCLIFF
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Original兵庫県川西市の加茂地区では、特産の早生桃の花が今年も開花し、畑一面を鮮やかなピンク色に染めている。農家の大田雅之さんは約1000平方メートルの敷地で約50本の桃の木を栽培しており、今年は3月中旬頃から花が咲き始め、4月初旬に開花のピークを迎えた。桃の収穫は例年6月中旬～下旬の予定で、5月頃には摘果作業や袋かけが行われる。大田さんは今年もおいしい桃を届けられるよう努力すると話している。
Lending-based crowdfunding platform “Funvest” began taking subscriptions on April 16 for a new fund supporting professional basketball team “Niigata Albirex BB.” The “Niigata Albirex BB Support Fund 6-1” is intended to fund team development and business operations, with an expected annual yield of 3.45%, an investment period of about 8 months and a maximum offering amount of 50 million yen.
Companies mentioned：株式会社新潟プロバスケットボール、大和証券、クレディセゾン、Fintertech
Tomonori Tomura, president of Japan Management Research Institute LLC, has earned the “BFJ-Certified Baseball Instructor (U-15)” qualification and a “USAB Umpire Certificate” to support his son, who has taken up middle school hardball baseball. In line with his “Dad School” concept, where parents learn and grow alongside their children, the qualifications prepare him to coach and umpire with up-to-date knowledge.
株式会社ファイバーゲート has introduced 2 AI tools developed by an intern from the United States: “Sales Role-Play Bot” and “Proposal Feedback Bot.” The move aims to streamline daily operations and develop AI technology in-house, supporting sales staff in improving their skills and working more efficiently while accelerating the company’s digital transformation.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファイバーゲート
Dark Pilates studio “BEAT PILATES,” which opened in Gamagori, has launched a limited-time “Spring Start Campaign,” offering savings of up to ¥34,300, bringing the price down to ¥0. The campaign marks the studio surpassing 100 members within 2 weeks of opening. The women-only machine Pilates studio offers a new experience incorporating darkness and music, and has been praised as accessible for beginners.
AglaiaSense has announced the “GS500” edge AI camera. Integrating a ソニー IMX500 sensor and an AI chip, it is a groundbreaking product that addresses the challenges of conventional cloud-based AI cameras.
Companies mentioned：AglaiaSense、ソニー
Hotel Indigo Karuizawa will hold the Golden Week event “Karuizawa Sakura Time” from April 29 to May 6, 2026. The experience combines Karuizawa’s cherry blossoms with local culture and offers “another cherry blossom season” to enjoy after the season in central Tokyo has ended.
TIMEX and NASA will release the “Q Timex × NASA” collaborative watch on April 17, 2026, in tribute to Apollo 17. Its design features details that evoke a fascination with space.
Companies mentioned：TIMEX、NASA、ウエニ貿易
Eikei University held the “Social Career Lab Wrap-Up” event on March 19, 2026. It aimed to give participants ideas for their next career steps through career presentations by PWS planners and a sharing session reflecting on participants’ own careers.
Sakai City in Fukui Prefecture and 丸岡文化財団 announced “happiness” as the theme for the 34th annual Isshuu Keijo Award, a contest for Japan’s shortest letters, for fiscal 2026. The contest is also part of Sakai City’s 20th-anniversary commemorations, and entries are being accepted through October 16.
Companies mentioned：丸岡文化財団、住友グループ広報委員会
HDL LLC has announced “Multi-Drone Lessons: Thinking Like a Drone Show,” using CoDrone EDU. The program shifts the criteria for choosing drone lessons toward their potential after launch, offering a consistent educational experience from planning through hands-on drone operation.
DigKnow has launched the SaaS model of “Codeledge,” an AI-powered automatic technical document generation service. The service addresses challenges in IT development, such as technical debt and reliance on individual employees, and promotes a shift from a document culture focused on “writing” to one focused on “using” documents through automatic generation and updates.
Companies mentioned：DigKnow
Tokyo Dome Hotel will launch “FUGA,” a new wedding plan featuring a Japanese-Western fusion course, on April 10, 2026, under the supervision of Honorary Executive Chef Akio Kamata. To meet diverse needs, it offers wedding cuisine combining Japanese and Western dishes, as well as a ceremony at a Shinto shrine and traditional Japanese attire.
Violinist Naoya Nishimura, praised by major German newspapers for his “persuasive performance and tone,” will give a recital at MUSICASA in Tokyo on July 27, 2026. He will perform a diverse selection of violin works. Tickets are now on sale at Confetti.
Companies mentioned：ロングランプランニング株式会社
To mark the 40th anniversary of the serialization of the legendary music manga “TO-Y,” 株式会社CRAZY BUMP will hold a POP UP STORE at TSUTAYA Tosadori Store. Fans can enjoy exhibits recreating the world of the series and limited-edition merchandise.
Companies mentioned：株式会社CRAZY BUMP、TSUTAYA 土佐道路店
ReGACY Innovation Group has been selected to serve as the secretariat for Ehime Prefecture’s “Triangle Ehime” digital implementation project for the 5th consecutive year. The project aims to address regional challenges and stimulate the economy, and applications for fiscal 2026 are now open.
Companies mentioned：ReGACY Innovation Group株式会社
Resol no Mori, an experiential resort facility, will host “OCR SPEED SPRINT in Resol no Mori 2026,” Japan’s first standalone OCR70m obstacle sports event. It will use Japan’s first indoor certified course for “obstacle,” a new event attracting attention as part of modern pentathlon, which is also used as a training base by top athletes.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本オブスタクルスポーツ協会、日本近代五種協会
Original岐阜県高山市で2026年4月14日・15日に「高山祭（山王祭）」が開催されます。ユネスコ無形文化遺産にも登録された豪華絢爛な祭屋台の曳き揃えや伝統のからくり奉納、数百人規模の御巡幸が見どころです。
Companies mentioned：岐阜県、飛騨山王宮日枝神社
Original大阪電気通信大学は、メタバースプラットフォーム「cluster」上に「OECUメタカフェ」を開店しました。これはデジタルゲーム学科が推進する「第三のキャンパス」構想の一環で、学生や教員との交流、遠隔地からの情報収集を可能にする新しい情報発信の場です。
Companies mentioned：大阪電気通信大学、cluster
The Japan Tourism Agency will hold an online briefing session on April 24, 2026, for the “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Tourism DX Promotion Project for Tourist Destinations and the Tourism Industry Nationwide.” In response to the recovery in tourism demand, the project aims to expand sales channels, strengthen marketing, and improve profitability and productivity in tourist destinations. It is open to local governments, destination management organizations, accommodation providers, and others, and participation is free.
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Companies mentioned：公益財団法人佐賀県産業振興機構さが産業ミライ創造ベース、RYO-FU BASE
Independent venture capital firm Valueup Partners株式会社 has announced the closing of additional investments in its first fund, “Valueup Partners 1st Investment Limited Partnership.” The Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN, and individual investors have newly joined as LP investors. Fundraising will continue. Valueup Partners株式会社 was established on August 8, 2024.
CRASHIP PARK, a city-based culture event celebrating Japanese craftsmanship, will be held at Tokyo Midtown from May 29-31, 2026. It gathers 100 artisans from across Japan, featuring new 'Theater-style Workshops' and an 'Official Bar' for immersive experiences.
Companies mentioned：三井不動産株式会社
Taiwan will present a cybersecurity pavilion at Japan IT Week 2026, with 9 companies participating. The pavilion will highlight deeper Taiwan-Japan cybersecurity cooperation and the technological capabilities of Taiwanese companies.
Companies mentioned：uniXecure、KeyXentic、ZUSO Generation、RUITINGTECH、台湾デジタル発展部 デジタル産業署（ADI）、台湾情報セキュリティコンソーシアム（TWDDC）、台湾情報セキュリティ協会（TWISA）、台北駐日経済文化代表処
An article about “Robot and AI: A New Era,” a forum held in February 2026 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Kayamori Foundation of Informational Science Advancement, was published by INTERNET Watch, an IT and internet news outlet. Since its establishment in 1996, the foundation has supported research and human resource development in information science.
Companies mentioned：ダイコク電機株式会社、株式会社インプレス
株式会社ミスミグループ本社 has been selected for the “Digital Transformation Stocks (DX Stocks) 2026” and “DX Grand Prix 2026.” The selections recognize the company’s particularly outstanding efforts to transform its business model through digital technologies and enhance corporate value.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミスミグループ本社
une osaka has launched a project to redefine weddings as “lasting assets of emotional memories.” At a time when people prioritize cost and time efficiency, the project reappraises the emotional value of weddings and explores their meaning through short dramas and a campaign.
Asahi Beer has become a gold partner of “MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026,” with Super Dry named the official beer. Original tumblers will be presented as supplementary prizes, and a related campaign will also launch on April 21.
Companies mentioned：CEIPA
一般社団法人グリーンビルディングジャパン（GBJ） has opened nominations for the “2026 Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards,” organized by the WorldGBC Asia Pacific Regional Network (APN). The awards recognize innovative individuals, organizations, and projects advancing sustainable green building. The application deadline is June 26, 2026.
Companies mentioned：World Green Building Council、WorldGBC、一般社団法人グリーンビルディングジャパン、GBJ、ヘンダーソンランド
Coca-Cola will launch a collaboration campaign featuring Real Gold and Street Fighter on April 13, 2026. Limited-edition merchandise and PayPay points will be awarded to approximately 300,000 people.
Companies mentioned：コカ・コーラシステム、カプコン
On April 10, 2026, OWNDAYS opened a new store at イオンモール神戸北店, marking the Kansai debut of its AI customer-service mirror, “OWNDAYS MIRROR.” The store offers customers a new shopping experience, using AI recommendations to help them find the eyewear that suits them best.
Companies mentioned：株式会社オンデーズ、イオンモール神戸北
The Japan Newspaper Publishers & Editors Association is holding the 33rd Newspaper Delivery Essay Contest ahead of Newspaper Delivery Day and Newspaper Boys’ Day, and is accepting entries. This year’s special judge is Mayu Yamaguchi, specially appointed professor at Shinshu University’s Institute of Social Infrastructure. Applicants should write an episode related to newspaper delivery or a newspaper sales office in about 400 characters. Entries can be submitted through the website form, by postcard, sealed letter, fax or email. The deadline is Monday, June 8, 2026, and the results are scheduled to be announced in October.
The Forestry Agency, in collaboration with Sazae-san, is holding the “Morinowa” Dialogue Bubble Contest 2026, themed around the circular use of forest resources. The contest aims to raise public awareness and is seeking fun lines of dialogue.
Companies mentioned：長谷川町子美術館
Netmarble will hold an online showcase at 20:00 on April 17, 2026, to share new information about its upcoming action-adventure RPG Game of Thrones: Kingsroad. Developers and influencers will appear and are scheduled to announce details about the game system and release schedule. A playtest on Steam will also begin the same day.
Companies mentioned：HBO®
豊中市消防局 will hold an induction ceremony for the 3rd Machikane Fire Brigade on April 18 to help nurture children who will support future community disaster preparedness. The 70 children will take part in activities including initial fire-suppression training, with the aim of raising disaster-preparedness awareness across the community.
Companies mentioned：豊中市消防局
Medii's expert consultation service for doctors, 'Medii Econsult', has surpassed 2,000 specialist doctors. This network connects frontline medical expertise with clinical sites nationwide, supporting diagnosis, regional cooperation, education, and research.
ANA Holiday Inn Tokyo Bay will offer in-hotel events and special plans for overnight guests and local residents to mark the 1st anniversary of its opening on April 24, 2026. The initiatives are intended to express the hotel’s gratitude.
Companies mentioned：ANA
株式会社シュクレイ will release a new product, “Strawberry Pie Sandwich,” for a limited time from April 17, 2026, through イチゴショップ by FRANÇAIS, a strawberry-sweets specialty shop launched by the French confectionery brand フランセ. It features crisp pastry, sweet-and-tart strawberry cream and a textured strawberry filling, making it ideal as a Mother’s Day gift or a souvenir.
Companies mentioned：株式会社シュクレイ、フランセ、イチゴショップ by FRANÇAIS
Kanagawa Prefecture will hold a “Face-Off Meeting” where Governor Kuroiwa and current ice hockey players will exchange views. The event aims to promote ice hockey and build momentum for the 81st National Sports Festival Winter Games. It also aims to promote local sports and increase residents’ interest in sports.
Companies mentioned：横浜GRITS
Asahi Breweries will refresh its “Asahi Dry Zero Foam Mug Can” and release it for a limited time from May 12. The beverage has been improved for a more satisfying taste, and the packaging makes the “non-alcoholic” labeling easier to understand.
Companies mentioned：アサヒビール株式会社
Takumi Yamamoto, design director at SkyDrive, will showcase the design process for flying cars at the “TOKYOROOMS Exhibition.” The exhibition will feature design sketches and models of the company’s actual test aircraft and demonstration aircraft, tracing their development from initial concepts to products.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SkyDrive、株式会社ソーシャルインテリア
“Silent Breathlines,” a new yoga and meditation sound album from the soothing label Sugar Candy, operated by 株式会社クロア, became available for streaming on April 10, 2026. The album encourages relaxation and focus, with a minimalist sound suited to nighttime rest and meditation.
Companies mentioned：株式会社クロア
Miso ramen specialty restaurant Menba Tadokoro Shoten opened a new location on April 10, 2026, inside the Kaede Walk Nagatsuta shopping complex in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. The restaurant serves miso ramen that draws on the distinctive qualities of miso from different regions, offering local residents a new dining experience.
Companies mentioned：株式会社トライ・インターナショナル
The “Hanae Mori: Vital Type — 100 Years Since Her Birth” exhibition opens at 国立新美術館 on April 15. It will feature dresses from Tetsuko Kuroyanagi’s collection, outfits worn by the Mori family and related video works. A special collaboration café menu will also be available to mark the exhibition.
Companies mentioned：国立新美術館、サロン・ド・テ ロンド、カフェ コキーユ
Buffalo announced a new mobile battery with enhanced safety and 1st-place finishes in 15 categories at the BCN AWARD. After marking its 50th anniversary and going public, the company aims to create new value.
Companies mentioned：株式会社メルコホールディングス
Ahead of the start of the 2026 season, AIR RACE X held a pilot academy at Fukushima Sky Park in Fukushima. The competitors include Melissa Burns, the first American woman pilot to take part.
Oisix Niigata will join forces with Niigata Commercial High School’s brass band for a cheering performance at the Hanshin game on April 29. Hit songs will get the stadium fired up.
Companies mentioned：阪神タイガース
Original大分県の「くじゅう花公園」が、標高850mの久住高原で4月19日より「スプリングフラワーフェスタ」を開催。22万㎡の広大な敷地に500種500万本の花が咲き誇り、特にリビングストンデイジーとネモフィラが見どころ。ファミリーやカップル、ペット連れも楽しめる癒しのテーマパーク。
Companies mentioned：笑５株式会社
pickupon株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on April 16, 2026, jointly with 株式会社Panta Rhei and 株式会社Cquick. The seminar will share methods for using AI to create prospect lists and analyze calls to improve sales, helping businesses avoid outsourcing sales entirely and generate telemarketing calls that lead to orders.
Companies mentioned：pickupon株式会社、株式会社Panta Rhei、株式会社Cquick
The second installment of Craft x Tech Tokai Project, produced by art and design studio Tangent, opens at kudan house in Tokyo on May 30, 2026. Traditional crafts from 6 production areas across 3 Tokai prefectures will be brought together with international creators to unveil innovative art pieces ahead of their global debut.
Companies mentioned：Tangent、不動窯、ワラビペーパーカンパニー、スズサン、安藤七宝店、眞窯、糸伍
Original埼玉県はプロ卓球チーム「T.T彩たま」と連携し、2026年6月6日に卓球教室「卓球ドリームフェスタ 2026」を戸田市スポーツセンターで開催します。プロ選手による指導やエキシビションマッチ、サイン会など、障害の有無や年齢、卓球歴を問わず誰でも参加できる無料イベントです。
Companies mentioned：T.T彩たま、あいおいニッセイ同和損害保険株式会社、戸田市、戸田市教育委員会、戸田市卓球連盟
Capcom has unveiled a new voice-over TV commercial for the sci-fi action game Pragmata and announced that it will be released on April 17, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社カプコン
ABEMA exclusively aired a free special program ahead of the broadcast of the anime The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten 2. The voice cast looked back on Season 1 and shared behind-the-scenes dubbing stories, exploring what makes the series appealing.
Companies mentioned：ABEMA
ABEMA began streaming Episode 6 of its original marriage-decision reality show Sayonara Propose via Australia on April 9, 2026. The program follows couples who are hesitant to marry as they take a 7-day trip abroad and decide whether to marry or separate.
Companies mentioned：ABEMA、サイバーエージェント
SLOBE IÉNA and 417 ÉDIFICE, operated by 株式会社ベイクルーズ, will begin accepting advance reservations on April 10 for their exclusive FLORIDA sandals made with BIRKENSTOCK. The unisex sandals feature chic black leather and silver buckles.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベイクルーズ、SLOBE IÉNA、417 ÉDIFICE、BIRKENSTOCK
For 3 days only, from May 8 to 10, 2026, Miyako City Osaka Hommachi will serve a Mother’s Day lunch and dinner at its in-house restaurant HALOW. The meals come with a dessert plate and carnation to express gratitude, and an accommodation plan is also available.
JR West Real Estate & Development and Osaka Gas Urban Development have announced J-GRAND CITY Awaji, a large-scale condominium with 261 homes in Osaka City’s rapidly redeveloping Awaji area. The project is planned to receive 5 certifications simultaneously, a first for Osaka City, covering ZEH, low-carbon standards, disaster preparedness, security and child-rearing. It will feature a range of shared facilities and aims to build a community that connects people with the neighborhood.
Companies mentioned：JR西日本不動産開発株式会社、大阪ガス都市開発株式会社
Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station will offer the GOLDEN WEEK SPECIAL LUNCH COURSE during Golden Week, from April 29 to May 6, 2026. The meal features a course for adults, a one-plate meal for children and a dessert buffet, providing a special lunch for the whole family.
Diet-focused personal gym 808TOKYO has launched its Spring Body Reset Campaign, offering a free trial training session (normally ¥9,000) and waiving the enrollment fee for those who join on the day (normally ¥50,000). The gym prioritizes compatibility with trainers and offers one-on-one guidance from female trainers, all in a private setting.
Companies mentioned：808TOKYO
株式会社コスパ has announced new merchandise for the TV anime The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior Season 2, including acrylic stands, can badges and Tsuma-mare clips featuring the main characters. The products are scheduled to go on sale in late June 2026, and preorders are now open.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コスパ、COSPA
Kinki Nippon Tourist established the Educational Travel Online Contact Center in April 2026 to reduce regional disparities in educational travel support for schools nationwide, improve services and enable more diverse working styles for employees. The center will provide consistent, high-quality educational travel services nationwide online and create an environment where employees raising children or caring for family members can thrive.
In April 2026, Kinki Nippon Tourist established the Global Education Center, a new organization specializing in support for overseas educational travel, study abroad and training. It will build a comprehensive support system tailored to each school’s educational policies and help develop globally minded talent.
The Royal Park Hotel Hiroshima Riverside will offer a collaboration accommodation plan supervised by Sega to mark the 35th anniversary of the popular action puzzle game Puyo Puyo. From May 1 to June 30, 2026, guests can stay in a Puyo Puyo collaboration room that comes with original novelty items.
Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ
7 Japanese publishers are jointly holding the “What brought you to Japan’s publishing world?” fair at bookstores nationwide. Employees from overseas selected books that inspired them to come to Japan or that they hold dear, showcasing 15 titles across a range of genres. The fair has been rolling out since late March 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社河出書房新社、株式会社クオン、株式会社光文社、株式会社すばる舎、株式会社ダイヤモンド社、株式会社双葉社、株式会社ポプラ社
Hotel Granvia Hiroshima will hold the Traveling Buffet: A World of Fine Cuisine at Dish Parade, its cafe and buffet on the 2nd floor, from May 7 to June 30, 2026. Guests can enjoy dishes from 19 countries, with matcha mont blanc and roast beef served exclusively at lunch.
The Tsukuba Botanical Garden of the National Museum of Nature and Science will hold its Clematis Garden public display from April 25 to June 7. Around 250 species and 1,200 clematis plants will be on display, including new varieties, rare species and wild varieties, alongside a range of related events. Admission is free on Greenery Day and International Museum Day.
Asahi Soft Drinks surveyed 200 men and women in their 20s to 50s who have children about their attitudes toward hydration. The survey found that about 40% have difficulty drinking water, with “water has no flavor” identified as the biggest challenge. It also showed strong interest in unsweetened water with a natural flavor.
Starting April 10, 2026, SoftBank will offer “SoftBank Starlink Direct,” a service that uses Starlink to connect satellites directly with smartphones. 8 Samsung Galaxy products will support the service. This will enable users to receive text messages and emergency alerts, as well as use data communications, in areas with poor signal coverage, such as mountainous regions, remote islands and at sea, and during disasters.
Companies mentioned：サムスン電子ジャパン株式会社、ソフトバンク株式会社、Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.、ソフトバンクグループ株式会社
Matka has unveiled a new customer acquisition method, “referral design from the initial contact,” for the recruitment industry, which is struggling with low response rates to scout messages and rising CPA. Through seminars and consulting, representative Shoko Nakano will help agencies reduce their dependence on job platforms and build systems for generating referrals.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ガイアックス、株式会社Matka、株式会社ダイレクトソーシング
Original株式会社キャリタスは、2027年卒業予定の学生を対象とした「キャリタス就活 就職希望企業ランキング2027」と、大学1・2年生向けの「将来働いてみたい憧れの企業」ランキングを発表しました。国内1位は伊藤忠商事、海外大生1位は三菱商事でした。
Companies mentioned：伊藤忠商事、三菱商事
Awaji Island anime park ニジゲンノモリ will open a pop-up store at the cosplay event “HimeCON2026,” held in Himeji City. The event will offer original merchandise from “Dragon Quest Island” and “Dragon Quest Fukubiki-jo Special,” as well as the latest information from ニジゲンノモリ.
Companies mentioned：ニジゲンノモリ、アクリエ姫路
Mycat Inc.’s AI care cost simulator “Kaigo Futaan AI” has launched a free tool to check the balance of care cost contributions among siblings. It calculates a fair cost-sharing ratio based on each sibling’s annual income and the number of days per month they participate in caregiving. Reflecting Family Court standards for support payment mediation, the tool can serve as an objective reference for discussions among siblings. It aims to help prevent disputes over caregiving and money.
Fujiya Confectionery Shop will release “Mother’s Day Strawberry Roll Cake,” “Mother’s Day Cake with Plenty of Strawberries” and “Mother’s Day Strawberry Flower Cake” for a limited 3 days for Mother’s Day. These festive sweets are designed for families to enjoy and are suggested as gifts to express everyday gratitude.
Tiger Corporation and 北海道日本ハムファイターズ will run a “Watch Baseball with a Tiger Bottle” campaign throughout the 2026 season. To combine plastic waste reduction with a comfortable baseball-viewing experience, the campaign will encourage fans to bring their own bottles and offer discounts on carbonated beverage bottles, social media campaigns and original bottles for sale.
Companies mentioned：北海道日本ハムファイターズ、タイガー魔法瓶株式会社、そらとしば by よなよなエール
Kobe’s theatrical aquarium “átoa (Atoa)” will extend its opening hours during Golden Week and hold a variety of interactive events and workshops.
“University Entrance Exam Pass Navi,” a university admissions information site operated by Obunsha, marks its 25th anniversary in April 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社旺文社
A PROP, the official store of Fast Fitness Japan, has launched the official website for its “24H LIFE GEAR” project, which aims to update everyday life.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Fast Fitness Japan、ANYTIME FITNESS、COVEROSS、récolte、SIDAS
CHIKYU Co., Ltd. will hold a “Chikyu NASA Backpack” order event at ダイヤ書房 and other locations in Hokkaido. About 50 items will be on display, including new models made with Temperfoam®.
Companies mentioned：ダイヤ書房、(株)柿本商店
Phoenix Seagaia Resort has revamped “Luminous Veil,” its wedding banquet coordination service at its flagship hotel. Combining social media appeal with an elegant atmosphere, it will be available for wedding receptions starting in July 2026.
Carmate and Senko Shoji jointly developed “Millimeter-Wave Rear Collision Prevention Sensor 2” to prevent truck backing accidents and launched it on April 1. The product incorporates feedback from logistics sites and offers improved safety and ease of installation.
Companies mentioned：株式会社カーメイト、センコー商事株式会社、センコーグループホールディングス株式会社
Originalアカリクは2026年4月1日より、大学院生向けに「研究・就活応援ボックス」の提供を開始した。アンケートで1位になったお菓子などの詰め合わせを無料で配布する。
Companies mentioned：株式会社アカリク
シロカ株式会社 will release its 2026 wall-mounted fan on April 25. It features the company’s original “Fuwa-Byun” technology, which directs airflow even directly below the fan.
Companies mentioned：シロカ株式会社
Natsume Publishing Co., Ltd. has released the 2028 editions of its “Shijo Saikyo” and “Dantotsu” job-hunting exam preparation series. A new “SCOA Intensive Practice Book” for civil service exams has also been added.
HiClub, operator of the social media platform GRAVITY, has announced survey results on “friend-making styles” by 16 personality types ahead of the new school year.
Companies mentioned：HiClub株式会社
FastLabel spoke at W&B Japan’s “A One-Stop Look at the Physical AI Development Ecosystem and Use Cases,” discussing challenges in AI robotics development.
Companies mentioned：Weights & Biases Japan株式会社、エヌビディア合同会社、ヤマハ発動機株式会社、川崎重工業株式会社
Skillup NeXt will host a seminar featuring 花ケ﨑 of Microsoft Japan on embedding Microsoft Copilot across organizations and the latest AI developments, including Agent 365.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スキルアップNeXt、日本マイクロソフト株式会社
Mountain Hardwear is releasing the “Earthday Hardwear T,” printed with scenery from the John Muir Trail, for Earth Day. The aim is to promote appreciation for and protection of the natural environment.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コロンビアスポーツウェアジャパン、Raicho inc
AGRIST was selected and featured as an advanced agritech case in materials from the “フードテック官民協議会” of the “農林水産省”. The company’s AI-powered automatic harvesting robot was recognized.
Companies mentioned：農林水産省、フードテック官民協議会
ReGACY Innovation Group has opened applications for companies to join the 2026 fiscal year of “Chiyoda CCC,” a new business development support program for small and medium-sized businesses in 千代田区. A kickoff event will also be held on April 17.
Companies mentioned：シナジーマーケティング株式会社、千代田区