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“takagi 北九州 Water Wave,” a team operated or supported by 株式会社タカギ, will hold its home-opening 3-game series in its hometown of Kitakyushu from April 24 to 26.
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テレニシ株式会社 will add and release the “automated pre-duty roll call” feature for its cloud-based comprehensive roll-call system for transport operators, “IT点呼キーパー,” on April 13, 2026. The launch will contribute to advancing DX in the logistics industry.
Companies mentioned：ソフトバンク、ワイモバイル
インフォコム has published a special feature proposing a new reskilling option in “crisis management” that draws on the experience of senior professionals.
Companies mentioned：インフォコムグループ
ベースメントファクトリーデザイン will hold a POP UP event for its “CARE PRO” brand at ベルサンパティック in 横浜高島屋, offering visitors an opportunity to try its products.
Companies mentioned：横浜高島屋、ベルサンパティック
ペイロール has announced that it will exhibit at “Workday Elevate Tokyo 2026.” It will introduce “HR BPaaS,” which integrates HR and payroll SaaS with BPO, and support companies’ HR strategies.
Companies mentioned：Workday
Sun Emperor, a manufacturer and seller of electric mobility products, will preview “LBIRD,” its first 4-wheel compact electric scooter, on Makuake from April 27. The model combines stability and practicality.
Companies mentioned：Sun Emperor、Makuake
Cloud-based CTI “CT-e1/SaaS” has begun integrating with NTTテクノクロス CRM solution “CTBASE/AgentProSMART,” advancing the sophistication and efficiency of call center operations.
Companies mentioned：NTTテクノクロス
Sign maker セイビ堂 is participating in “ONE KUMAMOTOのわ 2026,” a recovery commemorative event marking 10 years since the Kumamoto Earthquake, and will provide spatial design and digital technology.
Companies mentioned：レベリック株式会社、株式会社シグラボ、Seibidou Viet Nam
第一住建グループ will release the 2nd installment of “TOMONO CURRY,” an authentic beef curry supervised by its affiliated figure skater Kazuki Tomono, on May 15, 2026.
Companies mentioned：第一住建グループ
Cloud-based CTI “CT-e1/SaaS” has begun integrating with NTTテクノクロス AI voice bot “CTBASE/SmartCommunicator.” The integration will advance automation and efficiency in call center operations.
Companies mentioned：NTTテクノクロス
ナノエッグ, a startup founded by a medical university, has launched simultaneous crowdfunding campaigns for 2 skincare brands based on dermatological research.
株式会社クラビズ has launched “dried-flower gifts for Mother’s Day,” designed to be enjoyed for a long time with minimal upkeep.
Employee benefits service “miive” has expanded the partners available through “miiveクーポン” into leisure, dining and lifestyle, increasing its value to users.
Companies mentioned：VISA
Fashion shopping app “amood” for women is holding a limited-time “Half-Price Marathon” campaign, offering spring shopping at up to half price.
Companies mentioned：ABLY
ThinkingData will change its company name to “ThinkingAI” and expand its business from data analytics to AI adoption support. The company, highly regarded in the gaming industry, aims to grow further.
Companies mentioned：ThinkingData、ThinkingAI
Apparel company サカゼン will hold the “Grand Sumo Jonan Ota Tour: サカゼン 80th Anniversary Tournament” on April 22, 2026, to mark its 80th anniversary.
Companies mentioned：サカゼン
The “Awareness-Raising for Children” working group of トヨタ・モビリティ基金 will hold a VR event for children that uses projection mapping to simulate traffic hazards.
Companies mentioned：トヨタ・モビリティ基金
ヤマハ has adopted the lease asset management system “ProPlus＋” to comply with the new lease accounting standards. Implementation support will be provided by a company that offers one-stop services as a best-in-class IT partner for customers.
Companies mentioned：ヤマハ
Merchandise vendors have been announced for “Toro Fest ~Toro’s Birthday Party 2026~,” the fan event for “どこでもいっしょ,” with rear seats to go on sale and free online streaming confirmed.
株式会社フェイガー has obtained certification for more than 20万 tons (225,735t-CO2) of carbon credits, a first in the agricultural sector. It aims to promote sustainable agriculture and create an environmental value market.
Belgian Royal Warrant chocolatier ピエール マルコリーニ will grand open at 大丸 Umeda Store on April 20, 2026. The store will offer exceptional chocolate from a pioneer of the bean-to-bar movement.
Companies mentioned：大丸、ピエール マルコリーニ
Fixstars announced technology that cuts AI training costs by up to 43% and reduces search time to 1/16. It will significantly improve the efficiency of AI development and reduce costs.
Hiroshima-based LED and HID products manufacturer エフシーエル will offer a special sale of two-color-switching LEDs that improve nighttime visibility for small and classic motorcycles during 楽天 Marathon. The company’s products are highly regarded for their quality.
Companies mentioned：エフシーエル、楽天、みんカラ
イー・エフ・エデュケーション・ファースト announced the judges and prizes for the EF Global Speech Contest 2026 for middle and high school students. The contest supports the development of the next generation of global talent.
Companies mentioned：イー・エフ・エデュケーション・ファースト
A company offering AI solutions for researchers has begun selling the AI English-language academic paper writing tool Paperpal at 大学生協 nationwide.
Companies mentioned：大学生協
A company offering voice AI has published a case study on 日本カーソリューションズ’ adoption of the AI video production service Video Craft.
Companies mentioned：日本カーソリューションズ株式会社
Beauty brand ROAlív will open a long-term pop-up shop at ルミネ北千住 starting April 24, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ルミネ北千住
Webetter has officially launched the enterprise AI execution platform Tako Flow. Backed by the technological capabilities of SUNEAST（旭東グループ）, it supports the integration of AI into business operations.
Companies mentioned：SUNEAST（旭東グループ）、Webetter
TSK, a television station whose broadcast area covers Shimane and Tottori, has published an e-book compiling know-how on attending the Cannes Film Festival.
Companies mentioned：TSK
The “Wisteria and Lupine Festival,” featuring about 1,000 wisteria plants and lupines in full bloom, opens April 25 at せらふじ園, operated by Sera Kogen Farm.
Highreso has begun offering its image-generation AI PICSOROBAN for vocational school curricula. The service supports the development of AI creators and the use of AI in education.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ハイレゾ
The Rakusai brand of デリカフーズグループ has begun accepting early-bird reservations for ripe mangoes grown in Kumamoto Prefecture. This is part of its efforts to bring fresh, delicious produce to the table.
Companies mentioned：デリカフーズグループ
FamilyMart and Book Off have partnered to launch a trial installing clothing and miscellaneous goods collection boxes inside convenience stores. The initiative promotes resource circulation.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファミリーマート、ブックオフコーポレーション株式会社
株式会社レンタルのニッケン has delivered a “toilet car” to Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture. The company offers a wide range of products, primarily construction equipment rentals.
Companies mentioned：株式会社レンタルのニッケン
長野県佐久穂町教育委員会 has adopted Wi-Fi 7-compatible access points from communications equipment manufacturer Furuno Systems.
Companies mentioned：長野県佐久穂町教育委員会
島村楽器株式会社 and ホットラインミュージック株式会社 have been selected and honored as “Eco Ship Mark Outstanding Businesses” for their efforts to reduce the environmental impact of logistics. 島村楽器株式会社, which operates more than 170 stores nationwide, provides comprehensive support, from instrument sales and repairs to event planning.
A company developing SPACECOOL, a new material based on radiative cooling technology, will exhibit at the Tokyo and Osaka venues of the “Jumbo Bikkuri Trade Show,” an exhibition of electrical equipment and housing products.
The “Kirei Kirei Daisakusen × SpoGOMI Tournament in Tsukuba” was held in Tsukuba City, with 144 participants collecting 48.3 kg of trash.
Applications have opened for free monitors of the beta version of “Tourism Intelligence WebInsights,” an AI/SEO search audit tool for tourism websites. The solution uses the latest IT technology and is aimed at local governments and DMOs.
Education startup StudyChain will run a limited-time 20% tuition discount campaign at its Shinshu University entrance exam prep school through April 30, 2026.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社、信州大学
A Mother’s Day event bringing together 日本橋のラッピング専門店 and 老舗紙屋 will be held for the first time in Tohoku at S-PAL Sendai, operated by Sendai Terminal Building.
Companies mentioned：日本橋のラッピング専門店、老舗紙屋
A Saga-based IT company has expanded the scope of its AI review service for pharmaceutical companies, “MIRAI Review,” to include web content, videos and patient materials.
Companies mentioned：木村情報技術株式会社 (推測)
Media Link will release 6th-anniversary merchandise for the popular character “Nameless Mouse.” Limited items will be sold in stores and online, alongside a social media campaign.
Companies mentioned：株式会社メディアリンク
Real estate technology company いい生活 has released a new feature for いい生活売買クラウド that automatically generates property introduction comments using AI. The feature aims to promote digital transformation in real estate operations and support greater efficiency.
株式会社メディアリンク has announced the sale of original merchandise commemorating 7 years of activity by soothing VTuber 乙夏れい. The lineup will include commemorative items featuring original illustrations.
Companies mentioned：株式会社メディアリンク
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New collaboration products from foil-stamping brands ROKKAKU and 365Cat.Art are now on general sale through the online shop and retailers nationwide.
Companies mentioned：ROKKAKU、365Cat.Art
New collaboration products from foil-stamping brand ROKKAKU and オビワン are now on general sale through the online shop and retailers nationwide.
Companies mentioned：ROKKAKU、オビワン
ベントレーモーターズ has appointed global actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas as its global brand ambassador.
Companies mentioned：ベントレーモーターズ
A furniture wholesaler will hold a seminar and showroom tour for design and contract professionals on the theme of “How to make use of live-edge slabs.” In addition to wholesale distribution nationwide, the company is involved in spatial design and developing original brands.
A company providing the EC centralized management system “GoQSystem” will launch the “ごくーの月キャンペーン” on April 13, waiving up to 10万円 in initial fees.
One of Japan’s largest tax accountant firms will rebroadcast an online seminar on tax reforms for 令和8年度. Participants will also receive digital copies of the materials.
A塾 specializing in Kanazawa University admissions has announced its new slogan, “Subtract rather than add. That’s the shortest route to passing,” and carried out a rebranding aimed at achieving 90 successful applicants.
休日いぬ部 and アイコニア・ホスピタリティ are running a special project, with free-stay campaigns to mark the release of accommodation experience reports.
Companies mentioned：休日いぬ部、アイコニア・ホスピタリティ
ブレインスリープ has opened its first lab-style physical store. It uses sleep medicine and advanced technology to provide sleep solutions tailored to each individual.
Companies mentioned：ブレインスリープ
株式会社ワッツ, which operates 100-yen shops, has opened a new store, “ワッツ 雑司が谷店,” in Toshima Ward, Tokyo.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワッツ
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ストックマーク株式会社 will hold a free seminar on mobility technology on Tuesday, April 14. It will examine the survival line for 2035 through policies and technology choices in the world’s 3 largest markets.
Companies mentioned：ストックマーク株式会社
昭和西川 will hold a limited sale on down comforters and other bedding at its Osaka showroom for 3 days, from April 17 to 19.
Companies mentioned：昭和西川株式会社
ストックマーク株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on April 16 on “making tacit knowledge explicit.” It will propose ways to share knowledge in manufacturing and other industries using generative AI.
Companies mentioned：ストックマーク株式会社
Tiger Corporation released its “Survey on Spring Heatstroke and Awareness of Water Bottles.” The survey found that understanding of “spring heatstroke” remains at 30%, while about 70% are at risk.
株式会社スリーシェイク has announced the addition of a “code execution feature” using Python and JavaScript to its cloud-based ETL tool “Reckoner.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社スリーシェイク
A company reported that its joint booth with SCSK drew strong interest at the 8th “Decarbonized Management EXPO Spring.”
Companies mentioned：SCSK
ツクリエ has announced that “太秦NINJA PITCH2026” will be held and has opened applications. The final will take place at “IVS2026,” one of Japan’s largest startup conferences.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ツクリエ
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Dr.Ci:Labo announced at the 2026 American Academy of Dermatology meeting that the effectiveness of a skincare regimen following IPL treatment had been clinically confirmed.
Companies mentioned：TPCマーケティングリサーチ㈱
Tsukiji Gindaco has announced the addition of a special “shrimp-filled” takoyaki, not available at its stores, to its lineup.
A highly rare “IWC R2500 18K yellow gold with full-numeral dial” has arrived at vintage watch shop PRINCIPE PRIVE - Epoca d’Oro.
Companies mentioned：IWC、PRINCIPE PRIVE - Epoca d’Oro
Machida City, Tokyo, will hold a joint induction ceremony for new employees at care facilities and other organizations in the city. The initiative aims to help retain local care workers and boost their motivation.
The book “The More You Travel, the Easier Parenting Gets,” about education through traveling with children, goes on sale Apr. 15, with an unusual reprint already decided before its release.
A company operating well-known restaurants, including ピーター・ルーガー・ステーキハウス 東京, will set up a food truck at “EBISU Bloomin’ JAZZ GARDEN 2026.”
Companies mentioned：ピーター・ルーガー・ステーキハウス 東京、ロウリーズ・ザ・プライムリブ、バルバッコア、よなよなビアワークス
A matchmaking event held for the first time by 金沢百番街 and 株式会社IBJ recorded a 60% match rate. The event is also helping encourage visitors to explore and revisit the facility.
Companies mentioned：金沢百番街、株式会社IBJ
Dai Nippon Printing (DNP), highly rated by the government and the market, has been selected for “Digital Transformation Stock Selection (DX Stocks) 2026.”
NHK出版 announced that “The Science of the Existence Called ‘I’” had drawn attention in a book review in the Nikkei Shimbun and would be reprinted following strong reception. Its exploration of the meaning of existence from a scientific perspective has attracted attention.
Companies mentioned：NHK出版、日本経済新聞社
Pharmacies near hospitals are facing hardship, with 30 bankruptcies in fiscal 2025, a record high for the second consecutive year. The main factor is the shift by drugstores into dispensing pharmacies, which is drawing away both patients and pharmacists.
Companies mentioned：帝国データバンク
“Rakuten Point Card” is now accepted at 3 brands, including “NATURAL BEAUTY BASIC,” offered by an apparel company (believed to be affiliated with TSI Holdings).
Companies mentioned：楽天グループ株式会社
Original株式会社学情が28卒学生を対象にインターンシップ参加予定社数や企業選びの重視点に関する調査結果を発表した。
Companies mentioned：株式会社学情
The browser game “Shakugan no Shana: Blaze Edge” has launched a flame-color personality quiz campaign on its official LINE account.
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Companies mentioned：世界文化社グループ
世界文化社グループ will release the latest installment in its popular guidebook series featuring 40 cafes in traditional Japanese houses, “Kamakura and Shonan: A Perfect Day at a Kominka Cafe,” on Apr. 16.
Companies mentioned：世界文化社グループ
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Music streaming service AWA has launched a cashback campaign for people who re-register for its STANDARD plan.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社
Shin Shakai System Research Institute (SSK) will hold a business seminar on May 25, 2026, featuring Professor Yasushi Umeda of 東京大学 and focusing on “Key Points for Leading the Circular Economy Era.”
Companies mentioned：東京大学
An affiliate of 学研ホールディングス has launched a new book series, “Shortcake BOOKS,” with “Idol Support Notebook ①: We’re Still a Work in Progress” as its first release.
Companies mentioned：学研ホールディングス
The Gakken Group has launched a new book series, “Shortcake BOOKS,” with “Always Together with Nero: The Story of Patrasche” as its first release.
Companies mentioned：学研グループ（持株会社）
A privately run store that introduced 株式会社FUJI’s smart locker system “Quist” has won the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award.
The company operating “OFFICE110,” with a track record of adoption by more than 120,000 companies, has warned of a blind spot involving LAN cabling when installing business phone systems and reported 69 cases of inquiries.
A farm resort in Katori, Chiba Prefecture, has announced a multi-night stay plan available in April, just before Golden Week. It offers a relaxing getaway with seasonal strawberry experiences, hot springs and more.
immedio, a provider of web customer-engagement tools, will take part in an open planning meeting for the conference “THE COMMIT” on Apr. 17, where participants will discuss solutions to inside sales challenges.
Companies mentioned：株式会社immedio
“Wakayu Festival 2026” will be held in Kyoto’s Arashiyama in June 2026. Guided by the principles of the SDGs, it aims to connect local residents through culture and sports.
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Setouchi Vélo協議会 will conduct “Share the Road” awareness activities in conjunction with the “Reiwa 8 Spring National Traffic Safety Campaign.”
Companies mentioned：ＪＢ本四高速グループ、Setouchi Vélo協議会
As part of the “Discover Setouchi’s Appeal” campaign run by the JB Honshi Expressway Group, the “Setouchi Museum Network” will expand to 92 participating facilities in fiscal 2026.
The corporate AI training program 「ホリエモンAI学校」 has launched a new project to create 100 AI businesses and solve 100 social issues. It offers one-stop support at the level of a digital transformation director.
ボーダーライン has launched 「まいどロジ」, a shipping fulfillment service for 楽天 and Yahoo! that meets the 「Strongest Next-Day Delivery」 standard. Costs can be calculated entirely online.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ボーダーライン、楽天、Yahoo!
SBI岡三アセットマネジメント has announced comments on changes to the ROBOPRO Fund’s investment allocation ratios in its April rebalancing. The comments highlight the company’s 60-year history and its commitment to new challenges.
Companies mentioned：SBI岡三アセットマネジメント
株式会社ミライトリンク, which operates catering and other businesses in Nara and Osaka, has earned B Corp™ certification and is stepping up efforts to promote sustainable food culture.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミライトリンク
株式会社アーリークロス has been recognized in 2 「DC Excellent Company」 categories at the same time. It is one of just 34 companies nationwide selected in the governance category.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アーリークロス