# AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-11 00:00–03:00 JST｜Page 6 of 21

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1980 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 44 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## New skincare born from rakkyo

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:57:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000181400.html
- anchor: #n90352
- Companies mentioned: みのり漢方株式会社、佐賀大学、CAMPFIRE

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.

## Elith launches support for certification reviews in line with JDLA’s AI governance certification standards

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:56:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000121022.html
- anchor: #n90353
- 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

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.

## [URBAN RESEARCH DOORS] Actor Sawa Nimura appointed brand ambassador for the 2nd consecutive year; new visuals celebrating “a natural way of life” unveiled

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:56:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001477.000003710.html
- anchor: #n90354
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アーバンリサーチ

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.

## Outdoor and indoor event “WILD TURKEY AMERICAN CLASSIC MARKET” to be held to mark the full-scale launch of “Wild Turkey Bourbon 101” in Japan!

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:53:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000226.000058608.html
- anchor: #n90355
- Companies mentioned: VCM (Vintage Collection Mall)、LEAD、THISMAN、RUMHOLE beruf、FJ、カンパリ

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.

## The 5th Touristship Summit will be held in Kyoto on June 12! It will explore ways to work together to promote tourist etiquette and build sustainable tourism.

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:52:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000163899.html
- anchor: #n90356
- 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

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.

## 4月10日発売のアニメディア5月号、表紙は『プロジェクトセカイ カラフルステージ！ feat. 初音ミク』、Wカバーは『劇場版「暗殺教室」みんなの時間』！

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:50:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000528.000004642.html
- anchor: #n90357

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.

## Details revealed on original merchandise and limited-edition food for “The Curious Plants Exhibition at Rokko Garden Terrace,” an interactive exhibition opening Friday, April 17!

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003586.000005180.html
- anchor: #n90359
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社人間、ない株式会社

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.

## Mentaiko maker Kanefuku will exhibit at FABEX Tokyo 2026!

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000138991.html
- anchor: #n90358

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.

## Attacks on Lebanon after ceasefire agreement kill 33 children and injure 153; “a devastating and cruel toll on children,” says ユニセフ statement [Press release]

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:49:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002680.000005176.html
- anchor: #n90360
- Companies mentioned: ユニセフ、国連児童基金

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.

## At Maishima, a venue connecting the Osaka-Kansai Expo legacy to the next generation, 10,000 fireworks and 1,500 drones will light up the night. Future Night Entertainment’s “OSAKA BAY SKYLUMINA” set for June 2026.

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:46:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000180986.html
- anchor: #n90361
- Companies mentioned: 葛城煙火、REDCLIFF

“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.

## School lunches begin today in Takatsuki, which was among the first to achieve permanent free meals throughout all 9 years of compulsory education.

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:46:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000874.000118013.html
- anchor: #n90362

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## Kawanishi’s specialty early-season peach trees bloom again this year / Kawanishi, Hyogo Prefecture

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:44:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000494.000098199.html
- anchor: #n90363

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” to open subscriptions for new fund “Niigata Albirex BB Support Fund 6-1” from April 16

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:43:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000324.000056375.html
- anchor: #n90364
- 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

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.

## “Dad School,” where parents and children learn and grow together: Tomonori Tomura earns BFJ-certified baseball instructor qualification and USAB umpire certificate in middle school hardball baseball, preparing to serve as a dad coach and dad umpire [Japan Management Research Institute LLC]

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000653.000025058.html
- anchor: #n90368

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.

## Launch of proprietary AI tools to support sales meetings and proposals

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000006908.html
- anchor: #n90367
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファイバーゲート

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.

## [More than 100 members within 2 weeks of opening] Gamagori’s talked-about dark Pilates studio Beat Pilates launches limited-time campaign: up to ¥34,300 reduced to ¥0!!

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000176773.html
- anchor: #n90366

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.

## Edge AI cameras are transforming cities and industry

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000169660.html
- anchor: #n90365
- Companies mentioned: AglaiaSense、ソニー

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.

## “Karuizawa Sakura Time,” a Golden Week event celebrating cherry blossoms and local culture

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:37:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000089765.html
- anchor: #n90369

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.

## The “moon” and “Earth” seen by Apollo 17, brought to your wrist. The latest NASA × TIMEX collaboration watch, “Q Timex × NASA,” captures a fascination with space in every detail.

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:35:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001887.000025284.html
- anchor: #n90370
- Companies mentioned: TIMEX、NASA、ウエニ貿易

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.

## [Eikei University] Holds “Eikei University PWS Monthly Event: Social Career Lab Wrap-Up — Our Careers”

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:35:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000572.000051586.html
- anchor: #n90371

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, Fukui Prefecture] Isshuu Keijo Award seeks letters on “happiness”

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:34:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000229.000081038.html
- anchor: #n90372
- Companies mentioned: 丸岡文化財団、住友グループ広報委員会

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.

## The era of choosing drone lessons based on how they can expand after launch: HDL unveils “Multi-Drone Lessons: Thinking Like a Drone Show,” using CoDrone EDU

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:34:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000095839.html
- anchor: #n90373

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】Launch of the SaaS model (beta version) of “Codeledge,” an AI-powered automatic technical document generation service. Representative Ito will speak at a session at “New Business Grand Conference 2026.”

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:30:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000172956.html
- anchor: #n90374
- Companies mentioned: DigKnow

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.

## New wedding plan “FUGA,” featuring a Japanese-Western fusion course to meet diverse modern needs, to go on sale April 10, 2026 (Friday)

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:30:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000301.000059999.html
- anchor: #n90375

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.

## German newspapers rave about violinist Naoya Nishimura’s “persuasive performance and tone”; recital to be held again this year

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003616.000013972.html
- anchor: #n90381
- Companies mentioned: ロングランプランニング株式会社

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.

## ★Event Information★ “Hey, is the faraway one singing?”—the echoes of youth ring out once more! A POP UP STORE celebrating the 40th anniversary of the serialization of Junshi Kamijo’s music manga “TO-Y” will be held at TSUTAYA Tosadori Store!

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000603.000073415.html
- anchor: #n90380
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CRAZY BUMP、TSUTAYA 土佐道路店

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.

## ReGACY selected for the Ehime Prefecture “Triangle Ehime” secretariat for the 5th consecutive year

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000176.000099287.html
- anchor: #n90379
- Companies mentioned: ReGACY Innovation Group株式会社

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.

## Japan’s first standalone OCR70m obstacle sports event, “OCR SPEED SPRINT in Resol no Mori 2026,” to be held

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000129.000055952.html
- anchor: #n90378
- 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

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.

## Splendidly decorated floats bring spring to life at the Takayama Festival (Sanno Festival)

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000143336.html
- anchor: #n90377
- Companies mentioned: 岐阜県、飛騨山王宮日枝神社

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。

## 大阪電気通信大学がメタバース空間で「OECUメタカフェ」を開店！新たな交流空間で大学の魅力を発信

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000127223.html
- anchor: #n90376
- Companies mentioned: 大阪電気通信大学、cluster

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。

## 【Japan Tourism Agency】Information on briefing session for the “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Tourism DX Promotion Project for Tourist Destinations and the Tourism Industry Nationwide”

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:28:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000160768.html
- anchor: #n90382

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.

## Mirai Resort wins contract for Saga Prefecture startup support program for the 2nd consecutive year

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:27:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000139668.html
- anchor: #n90383
- 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

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## Notice of additional investment closing for “Valueup Partners 1st Investment Limited Partnership”

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:26:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000170335.html
- anchor: #n90384

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.

## About 100 creators and storytellers from across Japan gather at Tokyo Midtown in Roppongi! “CRASHIP PARK,” an urban cultural event where visitors can experience Japanese craftsmanship with all five senses, to be held

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:25:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001032.000051782.html
- anchor: #n90385
- Companies mentioned: 三井不動産株式会社

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.

## Taiwan-Japan cybersecurity cooperation deepens; 9 Taiwanese companies to exhibit

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:24:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000181407.html
- anchor: #n90386
- 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

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.

## 【Robots × AI】The 30th anniversary lecture of the Kayamori Foundation of Informational Science Advancement was featured in INTERNET Watch, an IT and internet news outlet.

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:24:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000113812.html
- anchor: #n90387
- Companies mentioned: ダイコク電機株式会社、株式会社インプレス

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.

## Digital Transformation Stocks (DX Stocks) Grand Prix

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:22:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000348.000012100.html
- anchor: #n90388
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミスミグループ本社

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.

## Reframing weddings from “consumer events” as “lasting assets of emotional memories”

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:22:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000048029.html
- anchor: #n90389

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.

## Gold partner agreement signed for “MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026,” one of Japan’s largest international music awards

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001487.000016166.html
- anchor: #n90390
- Companies mentioned: CEIPA

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.

## Call for nominations opens for the “2026 Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards,” organized by the World Green Building Council Asia Pacific Regional Network

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:19:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000111737.html
- anchor: #n90391
- 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

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.

## “The ones who don’t overdo it are the strongest.” The “Real Gold” × “Street Fighter” collaboration campaign launches April 13, 2026 (Monday)

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:13:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005728.000013450.html
- anchor: #n90392
- Companies mentioned: コカ・コーラシステム、カプコン

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.

## 【OWNDAYS | OWNDAYS】Kansai debut! イオンモール神戸北店, featuring the “OWNDAYS MIRROR” that uses generative AI to recommend flattering styles, opens on April 10

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:12:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000259.000005214.html
- anchor: #n90393
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オンデーズ、イオンモール神戸北

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.

## Entries sought for the 33rd Newspaper Delivery Essay Contest — Japan Newspaper Publishers & Editors Association

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:12:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000112112.html
- anchor: #n90394

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 Sazae-san family’s “Morinowa” Dialogue Bubble Contest 2026 is being held!

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:11:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000272.000052804.html
- anchor: #n90395
- Companies mentioned: 長谷川町子美術館

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.

## Netmarble to hold an online showcase for its new action-adventure RPG Game of Thrones: Kingsroad on its official YouTube channel from 20:00 on Friday, April 17

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:11:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002483.000007736.html
- anchor: #n90396
- Companies mentioned: HBO®

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.

## The 3rd Machikane Fire Brigade launches, with children taking charge of future community disaster preparedness

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:11:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000983.000078420.html
- anchor: #n90397
- Companies mentioned: 豊中市消防局

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.

## Medii Econsult, a specialist consultation service for doctors, surpasses 2,000 expert specialist doctors providing answers

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:10:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000099.000060898.html
- anchor: #n90398

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 to hold in-hotel events and offer commemorative plans for its 1st anniversary

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:10:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000910.000053012.html
- anchor: #n90399
- Companies mentioned: ANA

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.

## ＜Strawberry pieces and texture＞ A light, crisp pastry sandwich that melts in your mouth. Strawberry Shop by FRANÇAIS launches its “Strawberry Pie Sandwich” on Friday, April 17!

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001548.000016051.html
- anchor: #n90403
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シュクレイ、フランセ、イチゴショップ by FRANÇAIS

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.

## Governor Kuroiwa and current ice hockey players to exchange views at “Face-Off Meeting”!!

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001497.000108051.html
- anchor: #n90402
- Companies mentioned: 横浜GRITS

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.

## “Asahi Dry Zero Foam Mug Can” gets a recipe and packaging refresh; limited-time release from May 12

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001486.000016166.html
- anchor: #n90401
- Companies mentioned: アサヒビール株式会社

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.

## How have flying cars been designed? Design director Takumi Yamamoto to showcase their evolution at the “TOKYOROOMS Exhibition”

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000213.000038857.html
- anchor: #n90400
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SkyDrive、株式会社ソーシャルインテリア

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.

## Bring rhythm to your breathing amid busy days. Yoga and meditation sounds to support relaxation and focus. Sugar Candy’s “Silent Breathlines” available from 4/10

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:08:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000715.000068516.html
- anchor: #n90404
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クロア

“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.

## “Menba Tadokoro Shoten Kaede Walk Nagatsuta” opens Friday, April 10, 2026

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:06:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000171465.html
- anchor: #n90405
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トライ・インターナショナル

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.

## Latest news ahead of the opening of “Hanae Mori: Vital Type — 100 Years Since Her Birth”!

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:06:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000169537.html
- anchor: #n90406
- Companies mentioned: 国立新美術館、サロン・ド・テ ロンド、カフェ コキーユ

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.

## Buffalo showcases the forefront of Japan-made security — a network equipment manufacturer embodying “simplicity, peace of mind and safety”

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:05:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000239.000013310.html
- anchor: #n90407
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メルコホールディングス

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.

## AIR RACE X 2026 set to begin | First American woman pilot to compete as air-racing champion Yoshihide Muroya prepares for competition at his Fukushima base

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:04:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000157356.html
- anchor: #n90408

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】Collaboration cheering performance by Niigata Commercial High School’s brass band set for the Hanshin game on 4/29 (Wednesday, public holiday)

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:04:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000156814.html
- anchor: #n90409
- Companies mentioned: 阪神タイガース

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.

## “Spring Festival” at an altitude of 850 m: Kuju Flower Park Spring Flower Festa

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:03:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000120483.html
- anchor: #n90410
- Companies mentioned: 笑５株式会社

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。

## Solve the problem of “getting appointments but not making sales” | Seminar on building systems to prevent sales outsourcing from becoming a total handoff to be held Thursday, April 16

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000033268.html
- anchor: #n90411
- Companies mentioned: pickupon株式会社、株式会社Panta Rhei、株式会社Cquick

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.

## Craft x Tech, a collaborative exhibition pairing Tokai traditional crafts with world-renowned creators, returns for its second installment, Craft x Tech Tokai Project, at kudan house in Tokyo

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000138916.html
- anchor: #n90412
- 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

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.

## Saitama Prefecture seeks participants for Table Tennis Dream Festa 2026! — Table tennis lessons led by T.T 彩たま

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000928.000104306.html
- anchor: #n90413
- 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

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。

## Pragmata releases TV commercial featuring newly recorded voice performances!

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005733.000013450.html
- anchor: #n90481
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カプコン

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.

## Maika Iwami says, “Watch with an espresso in hand” — From “sweetly awkward” to “super sweet”!? She discusses the evolution in The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Season 2 / “I wonder if you can keep your eyes on it until the end?” Taito Ban also issues a “super-sweet” warning | The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten special event report

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003049.000064643.html
- anchor: #n90480
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA

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.

## 39歳バツ2子持ち彼氏が明かす“セックスレス問題”「もう誘い方が分からない…」ゆきぽよの“彼氏との仲直り術”にスタジオ陣共感｜『さよならプロポーズ viaオーストラリア』第6話

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003047.000064643.html
- anchor: #n90479
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、サイバーエージェント

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.

## BIRKENSTOCK for SLOBE IÉNA / 417 ÉDIFICE introduces exclusive FLORIDA sandals

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002432.000011498.html
- anchor: #n90478
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベイクルーズ、SLOBE IÉNA、417 ÉDIFICE、BIRKENSTOCK

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.

## Miyako City Osaka Hommachi offers Mother’s Day Thanks Lunch & Dinner for 3 days only

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002196.000023303.html
- anchor: #n90477

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.

## [First in Osaka City] New large-scale condominium project with 261 homes planned to receive 5 certifications simultaneously, announced in the rapidly redeveloping Awaji area

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001950.000095753.html
- anchor: #n90476
- 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

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.

## Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station launches GOLDEN WEEK SPECIAL LUNCH COURSE, with a set-course meal and all-you-can-eat buffet-style desserts

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001758.000006521.html
- anchor: #n90475

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.

## Trial training ¥9,000 → free and no enrollment fee | 808TOKYO, a diet-focused personal gym, launches its “Make someday today” spring diet campaign

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001703.000006302.html
- anchor: #n90474
- Companies mentioned: 808TOKYO

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.

## New merchandise from the TV anime The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior Season 2, including acrylic stands of Pride and other characters, can badges and Tsuma-mare clips! [株式会社コスパ]

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001475.000099047.html
- anchor: #n90473
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コスパ、COSPA

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.

## New online contact center for educational travel established

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001363.000001864.html
- anchor: #n90472

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.

## Learn about the world and envision the future: New Global Education Center established to provide comprehensive support for global education

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001361.000001864.html
- anchor: #n90471

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.

## Collaboration with Hiroshima-born Puyo Puyo launches at The Royal Park Hotel Hiroshima Riverside

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001284.000039557.html
- anchor: #n90470
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セガ

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.

## Avidly loved books selected by employees from overseas come together in a 7-publisher fair, “What brought you to Japan’s publishing world?” now on at bookstores nationwide!

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001216.000012754.html
- anchor: #n90469
- 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

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.

## [Hotel Granvia Hiroshima] A luxurious “Traveling Buffet: A World of Fine Cuisine” featuring dishes from 19 countries — matcha mont blanc and roast beef return as lunch-only offerings in this edition!

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001186.000095932.html
- anchor: #n90468

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.

## [Tsukuba Botanical Garden, National Museum of Nature and Science] Special collection display: Clematis Garden open to the public, with a media preview

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001163.000047048.html
- anchor: #n90467

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.

## Survey on attitudes toward hydration

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001013.000039153.html
- anchor: #n90466

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.

## <SoftBank> 8 Samsung Galaxy products begin supporting “SoftBank Starlink Direct” today

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000915.000030942.html
- anchor: #n90465
- 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

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.

## Matka highlights the importance of “referral design from the initial contact” to overcome customer acquisition challenges in recruitment agencies facing low response rates to scout messages

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000798.000003955.html
- anchor: #n90464
- 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

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.

## キャリタス就活・CFN 就職希望企業ランキング調査結果 ～国内1位は伊藤忠商事、海外大生1位は三菱商事～

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000752.000003965.html
- anchor: #n90463
- Companies mentioned: 伊藤忠商事、三菱商事

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。

## 姫路市を舞台としたコスプレイベントに「ニジゲンノモリ」が登場！『ニジゲンノモリPOP UPストアin姫CON2026」

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000643.000128966.html
- anchor: #n90462
- Companies mentioned: ニジゲンノモリ、アクリエ姫路

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.

## AI care cost simulator “Kaigo Futaan AI” launches free “Sibling Care Cost Sharing Balance Checker” to calculate fair shares based on income and days spent providing care

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000583.000167015.html
- anchor: #n90461

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.

## Share your gratitude with Mom through Fujiya’s Mother’s Day sweets and gifts: “Fujiya Confectionery Shop Mother’s Day Sweets”

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000417.000097396.html
- anchor: #n90460

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.

## プラスチックごみの削減とマイボトルで快適な野球観戦の浸透を目指し北海道日本ハムファイターズとタイガー魔法瓶が2026年シーズンを通して「＃タイガーボトルで野球観戦」を推進するアクションを実施！

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000392.000027804.html
- anchor: #n90459
- 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

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.

## Extended hours during Golden Week! A variety of hands-on events! [Kobe’s theatrical aquarium átoa]

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000385.000084116.html
- anchor: #n90458

Kobe’s theatrical aquarium “átoa (Atoa)” will extend its opening hours during Golden Week and hold a variety of interactive events and workshops.

## “Obunsha University Entrance Exam Pass Navi,” an information site for university applicants, marks its 25th anniversary in April 2026

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000359.000055026.html
- anchor: #n90457
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社旺文社

“University Entrance Exam Pass Navi,” a university admissions information site operated by Obunsha, marks its 25th anniversary in April 2026.

## A PROPと世界の信頼あるトップブランド5社が連携24時間の生活をアップデートする「24H LIFE GEAR」プロジェクト公式HPを本日4月10日にオープン

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000338.000134689.html
- anchor: #n90456
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Fast Fitness Japan、ANYTIME FITNESS、COVEROSS、récolte、SIDAS

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.

## “Chikyu NASA Backpack” order event to be held at ダイヤ書房 in Hokkaido. Apr. 25 (Sat.)–Apr. 26 (Sun.) and Apr. 29 (Wed., holiday)

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000338.000077136.html
- anchor: #n90455
- Companies mentioned: ダイヤ書房、(株)柿本商店

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®.

## [Seagaia Ocean Wedding] “A veil of blessings woven from light.” Balancing photogenic appeal with elegance, the wedding banquet coordination has been revamped

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000289.000017658.html
- anchor: #n90454

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.

## [Senko Shoji × Carmate] Jointly develop “Millimeter-Wave Rear Collision Prevention Sensor 2” to prevent truck backing accidents

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000284.000017074.html
- anchor: #n90453
- 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

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.

## 院生625人が選んだ「研究のお供」1位は糖分補給のお菓子──アカリク、先輩の応援を詰め込んだ「研究・就活応援ボックス」提供開始

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000277.000017667.html
- anchor: #n90452
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アカリク

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。

## [Keeps you cool directly underneath] siroca to release its wall-mounted fan again this year, delivering airflow throughout the room without taking up space!

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000262.000041147.html
- anchor: #n90451
- Companies mentioned: シロカ株式会社

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.

## The No. 1 best-selling job-hunting book, “The Ultimate SPI & Test Center Intensive Practice Book,” returns this year! A workbook for civil service exams joins the lineup

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000253.000144952.html
- anchor: #n90450

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.

## [How do you make friends at the start of a new school year?] Friendly social media platform GRAVITY surveys users and reveals “friend-making styles” by 16 personality types

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000230.000079070.html
- anchor: #n90449
- Companies mentioned: HiClub株式会社

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.

## FastLabel to speak at W&B Japan’s “A One-Stop Look at the Physical AI Development Ecosystem and Use Cases,” covering data collection challenges and project examples in AI robotics development

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000196.000065427.html
- anchor: #n90448
- 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

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.

## [Seminar hosted by Microsoft Japan and Skillup NeXt] Exploring the forefront of AI, from embedding Microsoft Copilot across organizations to the latest developments in Agent 365

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000193.000035215.html
- anchor: #n90447
- 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

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.

## A photo T-shirt featuring scenery from the John Muir Trail, presented for Earth Day, a day to give thanks for the beautiful natural environment: “Earthday Hardwear T”

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000184.000075300.html
- anchor: #n90446
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コロンビアスポーツウェアジャパン、Raicho inc

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.

## AGRIST、農林水産省のフードテック官民協議会の事例集に選出

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000180.000050444.html
- anchor: #n90445
- Companies mentioned: 農林水産省、フードテック官民協議会

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.

## ReGACY opens applications for companies to join co-creation-based new business development program for small and medium-sized businesses in 千代田区

- Published: 2026-04-10T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000177.000099287.html
- anchor: #n90444
- Companies mentioned: シナジーマーケティング株式会社、千代田区

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.