Job総研 conducts 「2026 Survey on the Current State of Office Attendance」; 70% are going to the office more often amid changes in company policies and individuals’ growing sense of its necessity
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Job総研 conducted a 2026 survey on the current state of office attendance. It found that 70% are going to the office more often, driven by changes in company policies and individuals’ growing sense of its necessity.
【明治記念館】Bridal fair featuring tastings of Japanese and Western cuisine, including traditional consommé, now underway to popular acclaim! Experience the appeal of a wedding with 五 senses!
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明治記念館 is holding a bridal fair featuring tastings of Japanese and Western cuisine, including its traditional consommé. Visitors can experience the appeal of a wedding with 五 senses.
【Limited to 2 days】ヤマサ蒲鉾株式会社 to hold its 「Night Shibazakura Viewing」 event again this year!
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ヤマサ蒲鉾株式会社 will hold its 「Night Shibazakura Viewing」 event again this year, for 2 days only. The important event deepens ties with the local community and showcases the appeal of the company’s nature-rich factory site.
Apparel e-commerce: Image quality influences “brand value” — 70% of consumers say it affects their impression of price
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株式会社セントラルオフィス offers 「スマートトリミングAI」, an AI-powered SaaS for batch cropping images for apparel e-commerce. It cuts 50 hours of monthly image processing work to just minutes, improving operational efficiency.
坂本優和 wins the opening round of the JBMXF 大東建託 Series for the first time!
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坂本優和 claimed a first victory at the opening round of the JBMXF 大東建託 Series. The event, hosted by 全日本BMX連盟, contributes significantly to the growth of BMX racing in Japan, a sport also included in the Olympic program.
Real-time quantification of fraudulent transfer risk by “location × time × device” — β version of 「GeoRisk」 risk-scoring engine now available
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Vlightup株式会社 has launched the β version of 「GeoRisk」, a risk-scoring engine that quantifies fraudulent transfer risk in real time based on “location × time × device.”
New menu items with an even better taste! 養老乃瀧 launches its 「Spring Featured Menu Half-Price Fair」
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養老乃瀧 is holding its 「Spring Featured Menu Half-Price Fair」 to mark the launch of new menu items. The company strives to deliver delicious food, energy and smiles to customers.
Sake tasting event featuring sake from approximately 50 breweries nationwide to be held in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi area on April 25. It has drawn approximately 7,000 people in recent years, and this spring marks its 10th edition! Food, merchandise and events galore.
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日本橋日本酒プロジェクト will hold 「日本酒利き歩き」 in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi area on April 25. Visitors can sample sake from approximately 50 breweries nationwide.
Upgraded remote-control system enables operation of a tunnel-boring machine between Japan and Taiwan
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A general construction company founded in 1907 has remotely operated a tunnel-boring machine between Japan and Taiwan. The case demonstrates advances in civil engineering across national borders, enabled by improvements to the remote-control system.
Professional basketball player Rui Hachimura to host 「BLACK SAMURAI SUMMIT 2026」, a special event for next-generation athletes
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Rui Hachimura will host 「BLACK SAMURAI SUMMIT 2026」, an event for next-generation athletes. Global ticketing company AXS is providing technical support to deliver a seamless experience.
Achieved ¥2 million in 1 week after launch! Innovative 3-way connectivity! Wireless × USB × XLR dynamic microphone maono PD200W Hybrid
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The maono PD200W Hybrid, a dynamic microphone with 3-way connectivity sold by Na Co., Ltd., received ¥2 million in support within 1 week of its launch. It is an innovative product from the company, which offers “just the right answer” from a fresh perspective.
[Limited to 5 companies per month · Free] Neglected websites pose a management risk. Launch of “Website Potential Assessment,” in which experts analyze the current state and growth potential
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株式会社DIANT has begun offering a free “Website Potential Assessment” to diagnose the management risks of neglected websites. The service is available to 5 companies per month.
TikTok launches new “TikTok Shop Local” project; “47マルシェ” selected as a key player in promoting regional specialties
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TikTok has launched its new “TikTok Shop Local” project, selecting “47マルシェ” as a key player in promoting regional specialties. IZULCA will provide its expertise.
Travel between the popular destinations of Setoda and Rabbit Island in as little as 10 minutes!
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ANxtend has announced a new transportation option connecting the popular destinations of Setoda and Rabbit Island, with a travel time of as little as 10 minutes.
51% are “passive job seekers” unsure whether to change jobs. “エージェントの窓口” surpasses 300 applications in 3 days after launch
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The career support service “エージェントの窓口” surpassed 300 applications just 3 days after launch. The figures highlight the large number of people who are unsure about changing jobs.
Former research department head at 帝国データバンク to discuss how “raising a company’s score increases profits” at a free 90-minute public consulting session for small and midsize businesses, limited to the first 100 participants
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ロードマップ will hold a free 90-minute public consulting session for small and midsize businesses, featuring a former research department head at 帝国データバンク. Limited to the first 100 participants, the session will focus on “increasing profits by raising a company’s score.”
Kitchen water purification and quality conversion system “イタリアンウォーター” for Italian restaurants
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A company with 35 years in business has announced “イタリアンウォーター,” a kitchen water purification and quality conversion system designed specifically for Italian restaurants. The product appears to draw on the company’s expertise in hydrogen-related equipment.
Turning Excel workflows in manufacturing and construction into a “data foundation for the AI era”: Business process management cloud “e-Smart BPM” launches April 27
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The business process management cloud “e-Smart BPM” for manufacturing and construction will launch on April 27. It will modernize Excel workflows into a data foundation for the AI era and support process transformation.
プラチナバイオ selected among the TOP 11 in its category at “Future Fit Asia 2026,” one of Asia’s largest tech awards
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プラチナバイオ, a genome-editing startup originating from 広島大学, has been selected among the TOP 11 in its category at “Future Fit Asia 2026,” one of Asia’s largest tech awards.
PortX equips Formula with an AI Agent that deciphers the structure of business systems “whose overall picture no one can explain”
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PortX has equipped its proprietary AI platform “Formula” with an AI Agent that analyzes and deciphers the complex structures of business systems in the supply chain sector. It provides end-to-end support for business transformation, from requirements definition through operations.
Smart ring “b.ring” adds proprietary AI health model trained on 1 million biometric data points ── Major update scheduled for mid-April
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A major update to the “b.ring” smart ring offered by アポスタージャパン, adding a proprietary AI health model trained on 1 million biometric data points, will be released in mid-April.
[Latest survey] Awareness of crypto assets is growing, but their use for payments remains low
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A digital marketing company has released its latest survey on crypto assets, finding that awareness is rising but their actual use as a means of payment remains low.
[Cosmetics OEM ベイコスメティックス] Secures stable supply line for aluminum refill pouch materials amid renewed closures due to the situation in the Middle East
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ベイコスメティックス, a cosmetics OEM company providing marketing support, has secured a stable supply line for aluminum refill pouch materials despite the impact of the situation in the Middle East.
建ロボテック receives the Commissioner of the Japan Patent Office Award (IP-utilizing venture) at the Reiwa 8 “Intellectual Property Merit Awards”
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建ロボテック has received the Commissioner of the Japan Patent Office Award (IP-utilizing venture) at the Reiwa 8 “Intellectual Property Merit Awards.” The company’s original labor-saving solution development was highly praised.
“90% say going out without a stroller is inconvenient”: The triple burden of “children, belongings and getting around” faced by families with children
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Survey findings on the burdens families with children face when going out, alongside the history of the brand that developed the innovative 3-wheel scooter “K2 Kickboard.” The kick scooter has become a globally recognized term.
笹一酒造, a 360-year-old sake brewery that makes sacred sake for Mount Fuji, welcomes a record 2,500 visitors to its spring brewery-opening event “ささいちの日”! Visitors captivated by the blessings of Fujimisaka’s water and land, sake and Japanese wine
With gratitude, the “タイムヴァレー Azabudai Hills 2nd Anniversary Fair” is coming! A perfect opportunity to get a watch health check. New and special models will also be on display.
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Luxury watch and jewelry retailer BEST ISHIDA is holding a fair to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of “タイムヴァレー Azabudai Hills.” The event will showcase new and special models and offer watch health checks.
[恵那 銀の森] A relaxing moment in a lush green forest|“GINNOMORI WEEK” Golden Week event
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銀の森 will hold the “GINNOMORI WEEK” event during Golden Week. At the comprehensive park facility “恵那 銀の森,” it will offer a relaxing moment amid lush greenery and promote diverse possibilities in food.
Akasaka Aka × SCRAP × 集英社ゲームズ: preorders open for new game カミとミコ, set for release on April 23 (Thursday)!
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集英社ゲームズ announced that it has opened preorders for its new game カミとミコ, co-developed with SCRAP and Akasaka Aka, and that the game will be released on April 23 (Thursday).
“When did you last visit the dentist?” A survey finds that 1 in 4 people have not visited a dental clinic in 5 years or more. Oral care doctor message video released ahead of “Good Teeth Day” on April 18
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Ahead of “Good Teeth Day” on April 18, a company that provides payment services for dental clinics has begun releasing an oral care doctor message video. A survey found that 1 in 4 people had not visited a dental clinic in 5 years or more.
イオングループ adopts PeopleX’s conversational AI interview service, PeopleX AI面接
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イオングループ has adopted PeopleX’s conversational AI interview service, PeopleX AI面接. The service is expected to improve recruitment efficiency and advance HRDX through the use of AI.
[あみやき亭中部] Enjoy yakiniku with the family over Golden Week! Up to 55% off, plus a chance to get your Mother’s Day bill free! A 10-day promotion from Golden Week through Mother’s Day to make family memories
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あみやき亭 will run a promotion offering discounts of up to 55% and a chance to get the bill free from Golden Week through Mother’s Day. The company operates 177 yakiniku restaurants, 53 yakitori restaurants, 42 restaurants and 14 other locations in the Chubu and Kanto regions. Its main brands include あみやき亭, 感激どんどん, 焼肉スエヒロ館, 美濃路 and 感動の肉と米.
Most people experienced haiku in class, but about 40% have never tried it, with results also pointing to waning interest: 8,167 people surveyed [Commissioned primary-data and survey research for the SEO and AIO era]
[Voicy] From “spend-and-forget” to “asset”: Launch of “archive-style audio ads” that visualize and accumulate fan community data for advertising content
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株式会社Voicy has launched “archive-style audio ads,” turning audio advertising that was previously a one-time expense into an asset and enabling fan community data to be visualized and accumulated.
[Dreamy romance] Korean brand douchidouchi launches a special promotion at 60%! Get 10% off everything and a limited coupon for up to ¥1,000 off.
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A special promotion for Korean brand douchidouchi is underway on the cross-border e-commerce platform 60%. The offer includes 10% off all items and a limited coupon.
[Grand reopening April 17‼ A lavish all-you-can-eat experience‼] The buffet restaurant ザ ブッフェ ダイナー イオンモール神戸北 reopens with a refreshed look and a diverse all-you-can-eat menu! Limited-time all-you-can-eat pancakes also arrive!
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ザ ブッフェ ダイナー イオンモール神戸北, operated by ニラックス株式会社, has reopened with a refreshed look. All-you-can-eat pancakes are also available for a limited time.
[イタリアン リゾート ペルティカ] A special weekday-only offer lets you enjoy a great-value set at lunch prices in the evening! Take this opportunity to enjoy an exceptional dinner at a sensory Italian restaurant for less.
株式会社さかなと unveils corporate logo, entering a new phase toward putting a resource-circulation model centered on land-based aquaculture into practice
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株式会社さかなと, part of the 温泉道場 group, has unveiled a new corporate logo as it moves toward putting a resource-circulation model centered on land-based aquaculture into practice.
M!LK’s 爆裂愛してる and モナキ’s ほんまやで☆なんでやねん☆しらんけど among “HOT SONG” playlist of tracks that made waves on TikTok in March, now available on AWA
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AWA, the music streaming service operated by CyberAgent and Avex, has released a “HOT SONG” playlist featuring tracks that gained attention on TikTok in March.
写真工房ぱれっと帯広店 | New location for baby and kids photo shoots: 幸福駅
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写真工房ぱれっと帯広店 has added 幸福駅 as a new location for photo shoots for babies and children. The studio seeks to offer value not only through photos but through the “space” itself.
Announcement of overhaul to corporate philosophy framework and brand strategy
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A real estate company founded in 1952 has announced an overhaul of its corporate philosophy framework and brand strategy, signaling its commitment to future business development and rebranding.
[専用コイン式] Start playing right away! New lineup of Gacha Machine Starter Sets now on sale at Amazon.co.jp!
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株式会社フェイス has begun selling a new lineup of Gacha Machine Starter Sets on Amazon.co.jp. The machines use dedicated coins, making it easy to start offering capsule-toy vending right away.
Carrying the story of kSc-Kisuke Sauna club- into the future: A sauna project that has evolved with the community takes on a new challenge in June 2026 [Ehime Prefecture / キスケ株式会社]
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キスケ株式会社, based in Ehime Prefecture, has announced a new challenge for its kSc-Kisuke Sauna club- project in June 2026.
Understanding what comes “after” school refusal: Those with firsthand experience share their candid stories. Free study session to be held in Sakura, Tochigi Prefecture
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An NPO supporting students who refuse to attend school will hold a free study session in Sakura, Tochigi Prefecture, on the theme of “what comes after school refusal.” The event aims to deepen understanding through candid accounts from people with firsthand experience.
Strong support for industrial waste permit applications in Shizuoka Prefecture. Fees for preparing an “industrial waste diagnostic report” through an administrative scrivener are sharply discounted to the ¥40,000 range for April only!
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A service has launched for businesses in Shizuoka Prefecture, offering a steep April-only discount on fees for preparing an “industrial waste diagnostic report” through an administrative scrivener, bringing the cost to the ¥40,000 range. An experienced small and medium-sized enterprise management consultant will handle the work.
[Latest Case Study in AI Agents Specializing in R&D and Intellectual Property] A New Challenge for the Intellectual Property Department: Supporting New Business Proposals with Patsnap Eureka
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Patsnap, which provides intellectual property and R&D support, announced a case study on using its AI agent “Patsnap Eureka” to support new business proposals. The company offers a comprehensive platform that includes an innovation database and APIs.
[Available from April 13] Awareness Video Released: “Is That Post Safe? Online Harms Affecting People in Their 10s”
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beME has used AI to create an awareness video about online harms affecting people in their 10s, including sexual abuse and defamation, and began streaming it on April 13. The video promotes services that protect victims from digital crime.
Solving the problem of people with severe intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviors having “nowhere to go.” The share of people with intellectual disabilities using intensive home-visit care nearly doubled to “1.94 times” in 1 year
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ユースタイルラボラトリー announced that the share of people with severe intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviors using intensive home-visit care increased to about 2 times in 1 year. The company is helping address the problem of people with disabilities having “nowhere to go.”
First collaboration between gourmet popcorn specialty shop HillValley and Yokohama-based craft chocolate specialty shop VANILLABEANS! Popcorn infused with the aroma of house-roasted cacao goes on sale April 16 (Thursday)
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Gourmet popcorn brand HillValley and craft chocolate brand VANILLABEANS have teamed up for the first time. A product made with house-roasted cacao goes on sale April 16.
[BS日テレ] Kazuhiko Nishimura praises the Keio Line’s new train for its “cuteness + futuristic feel” … and gives a deep-dive analysis that gets the “railway enthusiast” in him fired up
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Actor Kazuhiko Nishimura offered an enthusiast’s analysis of the Keio Line’s new train on a BS日テレ program and praised it.
[Sales Resume!] The hugely popular local capsule toy “Machi Gacha in Komono Town” is back! Ideas wanted for the 2nd installment!
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Sales have resumed for “Machi Gacha in Komono Town,” the hugely popular local capsule toy from Komono Town, Mie Prefecture. Ideas are also being solicited for the 2nd installment.
“H°M’S” WatchStore” opens a new location in Shinsaibashi, Osaka / As it marks its 10th anniversary, the brand embarks on a new direction centered on micro-watches. A collection room for “journeys to unknown lands” opens in Kansai
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“H°M’S” WatchStore” has opened a new location in Shinsaibashi, Osaka. Marking its 10th anniversary, it is bringing a collection room themed around “journeys to unknown lands,” centered on micro-watches, to Kansai.
unlock.ly (アンロックリー) joins the “100 Best Human Resources Consulting Companies & Services Guide”
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unlock.ly, offered by a company that operates a media outlet specializing in human resources, has been selected for the “100 Best Human Resources Consulting Companies & Services Guide.”
The 5th AICafe, hosted by engineer and representative 遠藤, will be held on April 18, 2026 (Saturday) at 13:00 and April 21 (Tuesday) at 19:00 [Registration now open]!
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The “5th AICafe,” hosted by 遠藤, representative of 株式会社AI INNOVATION, will be held on April 18 and 21. Registration is now open.
Care worker referral service launches — job review site “Care Hunting” helps match job seekers with recruitment agencies
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シアンウォールズ has launched a new referral service using “Care Hunting,” a job-review and career-change site for care worker job seekers, to help match them with recruitment agencies.
Professional basketball player Rui Hachimura takes on “strengthening and advancing Japanese basketball”: “BLACK SAMURAI SUMMIT 2026” to connect next-generation athletes with “global standards” is confirmed
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5am announced that “BLACK SAMURAI SUMMIT 2026,” an event for next-generation athletes involving Rui Hachimura, will be held.
What is the “asymmetry of understanding” in trade show operations? How perceptions of outcomes and control of visitors differ between current and former insiders
Bringing “deliciousness” and “joy” to care food. Double win of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award and the Gold Award at the 11th Care Food and Smile Care Food Contest
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トーニチ株式会社 won both the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award and the Gold Award at the 11th Care Food and Smile Care Food Contest. Its long-standing expertise was recognized.
原田産業株式会社 obtains ISCC PLUS certification as a Collecting Point
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General trading company 原田産業株式会社 has obtained ISCC PLUS certification, an international certification for sustainable supply chains, as a “Collecting Point.”
Participation in the “Partnership Building Declaration”
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Used car dealership オーシャンデザイン announced its participation in the “Partnership Building Declaration.” It is working to provide services that boost customer satisfaction, including in-house auto loans and various after-sales services.
Gratitude strengthens organizations: GRATICA launches new “Organizational Survey” service
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株式会社オーケーウェブ has launched a new “Organizational Survey” service on its mutual support platform GRATICA. The service helps strengthen organizations through gratitude.
[ホテル長楽館] Enjoy an early-summer moment in a designated Important Cultural Property in Higashiyama, Kyoto: “Citrus Herb Afternoon Tea” offered for a limited time
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“Citrus Herb Afternoon Tea” will be served for a limited time in early summer at 長楽館, a designated Important Cultural Property in Higashiyama, Kyoto.
[Implementing health support tailored to sex differences] BODY PALETTE launches exercise program design based on analysis of sex and health issues
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Fractal Workout Co., Ltd. has begun offering exercise programs through BODY PALETTE, a corporate health management support service based on analysis of sex and health issues.
Apr. 20 (Mon.): Seminar on how to properly get started with vacation rentals. Achieve FIRE through vacation rentals! Aim for 13.5 million yen a year! Tax savings available. A former banker behind the “Profitable Vacation Rentals YouTube” channel, which has produced many vacation rental investors and has more than 4,000 subscribers, shares his insights.
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ファイナンスアイ will hold a “Seminar on How to Properly Get Started with Vacation Rentals” on April 20 (Mon.). A former banker will explain strategies for aiming to earn 13.5 million yen a year and the tax savings available.
Tickets go on sale for the Suwa Lake Fireworks Festival, a highlight of summer in Shinshu
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The announcement concerns the start of ticket sales for the Suwa Lake Fireworks Festival in Shinshu. The provider is a technology company that operates the LINE EC service Atouch, among others.