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タカラベルモント株式会社 has established a new purpose for the next 100 years, “Let’s make beautiful lives a reality,” and announced an initiative at its Osaka head office to bring the spirit of the “Expo legacy” to life.
ルークス志塾, operated by Loohcs株式会社, will hold an encore special online event on Keio SFC’s comprehensive selection process.
Companies mentioned：Loohcs株式会社、慶應義塾大学
ザムスト will launch the “Arm Sleeve Long COOL EDITION,” featuring arm movement support and UV protection, on April 14.
新社会システム総合研究所 (SSK) announced that it will hold a paid business seminar for corporate clients on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, titled “The Front Lines of China’s AI Industry and Legal, Compliance and Intellectual Property Risk Response,” featuring Yusuke 分部 of the IP FORWARD Group. SSK holds about 500 business seminars annually, sells market research reports, and provides seminar planning and operations services.
Automotive parts supplier 那須梱包 has automated its packing operations by introducing the “Thinker Model A” mixed-item picking robot, which is equipped with a proximity sensor.
Companies mentioned：那須梱包、大阪大学
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A company involved in LED lighting manufacturing and event businesses will hold the family event “Poyopoyo Inflatable Play Festival 2026” in Osaka, Hyogo and Shiga during Golden Week.
Iskra Industry Co., Ltd. has relaunched Iskra Phage Skin Balance, a medicated emulsion classified as a quasi-drug that helps prevent acne.
Umbrella brand KONCIWA has unveiled the MFU1S AIR, an automatic folding umbrella that opens and closes in 1 second and weighs just 200g thanks to its carbon-fiber construction.
Bang & Olufsen Roppongi, believed to be operated by or affiliated with オーラス株式会社, will close today. The company specializes in audio and video systems for luxury homes.
Companies mentioned：オーラス株式会社、Bang & Olufsen、Lutron、Crestron、Barco Residential、Sonus faber、Burmester
A consulting firm specializing in medium- and long-term governance support and venture investment is holding a book club for “Summarize Your Story in 5 Lines.” The event aims to boost corporate value and strengthen communication skills.
Suniste, a group produced by 株式会社STPR, will hold its 2nd Zepp tour. The expanded tour will feature 11 shows in 4 cities across Japan.
Companies mentioned：株式会社STPR
群馬クレインサンダーズ, a B.LEAGUE team, has reported the result of its game against 川崎ブレイブサンダース on 4/12 in the 2025-26 season. The team is based in its hometown of Ota and promotes regional revitalization through basketball.
Companies mentioned：群馬クレインサンダーズ、川崎ブレイブサンダース、りそなグループ
Popular creator “4 Girls from My Part-Time Job Dancing,” with more than 100,000 TikTok followers, has launched an official fan club. 合同会社CINEMA EYES is supporting the initiative as part of its social media strategy targeting Generation Z.
Companies mentioned：合同会社CINEMA EYES、TikTok、Instagram、YouTube
Ambassador Yutaka Izumi, former head of the Taipei office of 日本台湾交流協会, has been appointed honorary adviser to 四葉不動産株式会社. The appointment is expected to strengthen asset consulting that combines legal and real estate expertise.
Companies mentioned：毎日新聞、日本台湾交流協会
Louis Vuitton has released a new open-back model and new colors in its LV Sneakerina line, which combines ballet flats and sneakers.
The restaurant at Yokohama Artgrace, operated by Best Bridal, has teamed up with honey beauty brand HACCI. It will serve the limited-edition spring menu “HONEY Spring Collection.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社ベストブライダル、HACCI（HACCI's JAPAN LLC等）
Kumamoto University has discovered 4 new historical documents confirming that the Yatsushiro region once flourished as an international trading city and held a press conference.
Original医療・介護向けクラウドシステムを提供する企業が、総務省の「シンガポールにおける情報共有システム展開に向けた実証請負」事業を完了させました。
Companies mentioned：総務省
C&CH協会 and 特定医療法人新生病院 have partnered to launch a next-generation general practice program that will transform small and midsize hospitals into “community hospitals,” hubs for local healthcare.
Companies mentioned：C&CH協会、特定医療法人新生病院
Ichigo Co., Ltd. has made a corporate hometown tax donation to Nobeoka, Miyazaki Prefecture. It will contribute to regional revitalization and sustainable community development through real estate utilization and clean energy generation.
The special exhibition “Western-Style Houses: Dreams and Challenges of the Meiji Era,” tracing the history of Western-style architecture in the Meiji era, opens at the Edo-Tokyo Museum on June 23. Visitors can experience the spirit of Japan’s modernization through more than 200 items and a three-dimensional panoramic display.
Companies mentioned：ベルリン工科大学建築博物館
株式会社GENDA announced key personnel changes at its group company 株式会社シン・コーポレーション, effective April 13, 2026. Hirofumi Inageta has been appointed as a new director, while Shigeo Nakao and Hisashi Kataoka will step down. GENDA’s Aspiration is “to make the lives of people around the world more enjoyable,” and it operates a wide range of entertainment businesses globally, including amusement facilities and karaoke.
株式会社三福ホールディングス will open the women-only fitness center P・SPO Dobashi in Dobashi-cho, Matsuyama, on April 15, 2026. The complex combines 3 functions—a gym, self-service machine Pilates and mugwort steam therapy—allowing visitors to work out, refresh and relax in 1 place. Free tours will be held, and those who join on the day of their tour will have the enrollment fee and administrative fee, totaling 11,000 yen, waived.
Railway operators and railway associations will begin displaying awareness posters to prevent customer harassment, or “kasuhara,” in stages from April 13, 2026. Continuing an initiative from fiscal 2025, the railway industry is working together to address customer harassment, with JR companies, the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation and the Japan Private Railway Association among the participants. The posters use karuta-style illustrations to depict forms of harassment that may be committed unknowingly and feature messages to raise awareness among passengers. They will be displayed at stations and on digital signage, and the policy is to respond firmly to customer harassment.
株式会社こんにちハロー will exhibit at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, a startup event hosted by 東京都, where it will showcase its video translation service こんにちHELLO, which uses generative AI.
Companies mentioned：東京都
株式会社プロディライト has improved navigation on the service website for its cloud phone system INNOVERA to make it easier for users to use.
“Happy Birthday! Party vol. 4,” a fan event for popular YouTuber Kasu, will be held on May 16, 2026. A ticket presale exclusively for bubble members has begun on Ticketplus.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 Dear U plus、株式会社チケットプラス、株式会社BitStar、OOO Entertainment
The 6-member dance and vocal group WATWING has announced the “WATWING Zepp Live Tour 'love',” a live-house tour visiting 6 cities nationwide starting Oct. 25, 2026. The electronic ticket service Ticketpla and its official resale service Ticketpla Trade, provided by Fanplus Co., Ltd. and Ticket Plus Co., Ltd., have been selected for the shows. Fan club presales will run from Apr. 12 to 19, 2026, and tickets cost 9,000 yen.
Kokopelli Co., Ltd. and CUCLEB Advisors Co., Ltd. signed a business partnership agreement on Apr. 13, 2026, to promote regional revitalization. The companies will combine Kokopelli’s network of regional financial institutions with CUCLEB Advisors’ strengths in matching business properties to jointly develop new businesses that help solve challenges facing local communities. Key initiatives include accelerating system integration between BM Portal, a business-matching management service for financial institutions, and CUCLEB Matching Box. The companies aim to create a model for circulating local economies, maximize synergies between them and contribute to the realization of sustainable local communities.
North Sand, a management consulting firm, has released its views on the impact of AI development on the industry, saying demand for consulting will not decline.
4 TOTO Co., Ltd. products, including a shower bar, have won the globally prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2026. This marks TOTO’s 14th consecutive year receiving the award.
unerry Inc., which operates the real-world behavior data platform Beacon Bank, will relocate its head office to WeWork at Hibiya Park Front effective May 11, 2026, as its business expands. The move anticipates an increase in employees and further business growth, and aims to foster interaction among people with diverse backgrounds and encourage new ideas and service development. The new office is located in the Hibiya-Uchisaiwaicho area, which is considered to have strong ties to the company’s business fields.
Virtualex Consulting supported the introduction of the generative AI chatbot KotoznaTPG for email response operations at TEPCO Energy Partner, increasing productivity by 1.7 times.
Companies mentioned：東京電力エナジーパートナー株式会社、Kotozna株式会社
MatsukiyoCocokara & Co., Ltd. will gradually revamp its popular “matsukiyo LAB Sustainable Locabo Line” as “Locabautier,” a new low-carb snack brand containing beauty ingredients. In addition to being low in sugar, the new brand contains beauty ingredients such as vitamin E, polyphenols and lactic acid bacteria, with the aim of supporting both beauty and health. Carefully selected ingredients, including whole grains and large nuts, deliver a satisfying taste. The packaging also features a unified matte look designed to improve visibility. As of the end of December 2025, the company operates more than 3,600 stores across Japan.
PIARA Inc. has launched Result＋AI, an AI service that checks ads, landing pages and videos for legal compliance in as little as 1 minute, starting at 100 yen.
Companies mentioned：株式会社トラスクエタ
A Timee survey found that more than 70% of people who moved into long-term employment through spot work switched to industries where they had no prior experience. Short-term gig work is helping accelerate labor mobility and address labor shortages.
Companies mentioned：株式会社タイミー
Hochi Shimbun will hold special preview screenings of the film “Driver’s License Surrender!?” and invite 800 people to the Denryoku Hall in Sendai on May 18 and 800 people to Hitotsubashi Hall in Tokyo on May 26. The film tells the story of movie star Hiroshi Nanjo (Hiroshi Tachi), who faces the prospect of surrendering his driver’s license at age 70. Co-stars include Nanase Nishino, Soya Kurokawa, Kotaro Yoshida and Ryudo Uzaki. The film is directed by Hayato Kawai, distributed by Toei, and scheduled for nationwide release on June 19, 2026. The application deadline is May 6 for the Sendai screening and May 18 for the Tokyo screening.
The American country-style baked goods specialty shop Stellaおばさんのクッキー will open a new location on the 1st floor of Ueno Marui.
Companies mentioned：株式会社丸井、株式会社アントステラ
The “Medallion Dog Festival,” an event championing a “dogs first” approach, will be held at Medallion Belgravia Resort, operated by 株式会社アメリカンネットサービス.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アメリカンネットサービス
株式会社エヌワイ will exhibit its new product, “Ship First-Aid Kit ShipAid,” at Sea Japan 2026, with the aim of reducing vessel off-hire risk. The product provides comprehensive after-sales service, from arranging parts to dispatching engineers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エヌワイ
“ＫＡＫＥＤＡＳＨＩ,” a product planned and developed by Sapporo-based health company サンセリテ札幌, won a gold award at Monde Selection 2026.
Companies mentioned：サンセリテ札幌
ライズ・コンサルティング・グループ has established a new subsidiary, 株式会社NouScale, to strengthen its AI consulting business. The company will support strategy execution and improved results through the use of AI technology.
Companies mentioned：ライズ・コンサルティング・グループ、株式会社NouScale
NTT DATA Intramart has launched a service to support migration to Oracle AI Database 26ai. Expert engineers will help customers make a safe transition to the latest platform.
Link Japan’s smart home OS HomeLink will be installed as standard in all units of Open House Development’s new apartment brand OPEN RISE.
Companies mentioned：株式会社リンクジャパン、株式会社オープンハウス・ディベロップメント
Rent, a comprehensive rental business, has launched a rental service for excavators and generators designed exclusively for B100 biodiesel fuel to help reduce environmental impact.
The Tachikawa office of a comprehensive construction equipment manufacturer with a 130-year history has continued to receive certification as an “outstanding waste management business site” in recognition of its everyday environmental conservation activities. The initiative contributes to enhancing corporate value from an ESG management perspective.
株式会社タスキ announces the launch of an investment offering for “Tasuki Capital-Focused Fund No. 17, No. 1” through its TASUKI FUNDS real estate crowdfunding platform.
Companies mentioned：株式会社タスキ
This is a case study of wire manufacturer SWCC adopting the cloud-based media service “LaKeel Online Media Service” at its Aichi Plant.
Companies mentioned：SWCC、株式会社ラキール
Summary not yet available
Sendenkaigi Inc. will publish a new book, “The Secrets to Successful Direct Mail: Lessons from Case Studies, All Japan DM Awards Yearbook 2026,” compiling successful direct mail case studies.
High-precision industrial translation AI “T-4OO” has announced an update incorporating agentic AI to achieve nearly fully automated translation, with a 0.05% revision rate.
PR TIMES Inc. announced organizational changes and personnel transfers effective April 13, 2026. The changes appear aimed at strengthening its organizational structure to support global expansion and the creation of new businesses.
株式会社PR TIMES announced its full-year results for fiscal 2025, with both revenue and operating profit reaching record highs.
Companies mentioned：株式会社PR TIMES
A book club for “America in Collapse” has been announced. The organizer is believed to be a consulting firm involved in investor relations with institutional investors, venture investment and business succession support.
Retty株式会社 has partnered with Credit Saison to launch a campaign offering reservations at hard-to-book restaurant Shokudo Todaka to new applicants for and users of the Saison Platinum Amex card.
Companies mentioned：株式会社クレディセゾン、Retty株式会社
Voting and discussion on changing Japan’s energy policy have begun amid concerns about a new oil shock stemming from the risk of the Strait of Hormuz being closed.
株式会社ワサビ exhibited at “Reuse Business EXPO Spring.” It published an event report on its proposal for a next-generation Re commerce strategy and cross-border e-commerce listings with automated translation through its reuse-focused system “WASABI SWITCH.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワサビ
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens has opened reservations for “Garden Picnic2026,” its spring picnic rental plan. Visitors can enjoy a picnic without bringing anything at a spectacular site 400 meters above sea level.
訪問介護事業所「音色」 will become independent from こうのとり株式会社 of Osaka City in April 2026. The case involves the use of the company’s independence support program and is expected to further strengthen local care support.
Companies mentioned：こうのとり株式会社、訪問介護事業所「音色」
株式会社メディアポート is expanding its social media affiliate marketing support business amid growing demand for side jobs and work-from-home opportunities. It is proposing a new standard that enables even beginners to earn income.
Companies mentioned：株式会社メディアポート
A publishing house founded in 1987 has released “What I Want to Write Down for My Family and Myself! Peace-of-Mind Notes for Organizing Your Affairs Before Death,” a new book designed as a keepsake for families.
GUESS JEANS has launched “GUESS JEANS Artist Series,” a new project co-created with local artists in Japan. The first collection will go on sale at GUESS JEANS Tokyo on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The project reinterprets GUESS JEANS’ denim culture and self-expression through the perspectives of artists active in Tokyo’s cultural scene. For the first collection, filmmaker, photographer and graphic artist udai contributes items centered on photography. T-shirts are priced at 8,690 yen and hoodies at 16,390 yen.
The pop-up picture book “New Edition: Who’s Going to Eat?,” published by a publishing house founded in 1987, has been praised for letting children enjoy touching it, and a reprint was approved soon after its release.
Wing Kurihama, operated by Keikyu Department Store, is celebrating its 39th anniversary and will hold “GOLDENWEEK FAIR 2026” starting April 25. Family-friendly events include a prize drawing and “Coloring 5days” for children.
Companies mentioned：株式会社京急百貨店、京急グループ、GRAN SAC'S、LBC with Life
WORLD WINGS, Japan’s only organization officially registered with the 国際チア連合, achieved the remarkable feat of appearing on “BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT SERIES 19” and winning the Golden Buzzer.
Companies mentioned：国際オリンピック委員会、国際チア連合
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IP technology company AoharuNEXT will launch “FocusRay Extention,” an eye-tracking device for VRSNS, worldwide on October 17, 2026. Prices start at 17,700 yen.
Companies mentioned：AoharuNEXT
A comprehensive entertainment wholesaler has announced that it will release the Blu-ray of “Ichijoma Mankitsu Gurashi!” on August 28, 2026.
Spectee has released a free white paper analyzing the impact of a Strait of Hormuz closure on Japan’s manufacturing supply chains. It uses crisis visualization technology to forecast risks.
Summary not yet available
株式会社アートチューンズ will host the next-generation summit “Blue-Shrimp Summit.” at CEATEC 2026. The event will focus on art and the ocean, with discussions on creating systems for a creative society.
Kansai Airports Co., Ltd. announced that it will hold “Tabihaku 2026 in Umeda” at Grand Front Osaka on June 20, 2026 (Saturday). Under the theme “Discover a journey you don’t know yet,” the event will feature booths, seminars and PR stages hosted by tourism boards of destinations served, airlines, travel agencies and tourism-related organizations, offering travel tips and the latest information. Advance registration will be given priority, with registration scheduled to open on April 20 (Monday). Admission is ¥500 (tax included), and free for elementary school children and students in junior high school and above.
Mitsubishi Jisho Property Management and Walt Disney Japan will hold “STAR WARS DAY YOKOHAMA MINATOMIRAI 2026” in the Yokohama Minato Mirai area from April 29 to May 24, 2026.
Companies mentioned：三菱地所プロパティマネジメント株式会社、ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン株式会社、横浜市、公益財団法人横浜市観光協会
Plus Hair Japan is offering a “secret Turkish hair transplant” package for Golden Week in partnership with Este Pera Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey. The company emphasizes reassuring support based on its representative’s own experience.
Companies mentioned：Este Pera Clinic
LIG will hold a free webinar on April 24 about the impact of Claude Code on management. The event will feature generative AI advisor 梶谷健人, who will discuss the benefits of adoption.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LIG、株式会社POSTS、Anthropic社、株式会社VASILY、MESON
ダブルツリーbyヒルトン沖縄北谷リゾート will launch a lunch and sweets buffet themed around “Alice in Wonderland” on May 23, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ダブルツリーbyヒルトン沖縄北谷リゾート、ヒルトン
一般社団法人沖縄エンタテインメント振興協会 has announced the first group of Red Carpet participants for the “Shimazentō de Ōkina Matsuri Okinawa International Cultural Festival,” to be held on April 5 and 6, 2025.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人沖縄エンタテインメント振興協会
Kodansha released the gravure mook “FRIDAY GOLD 2026 Spring” on April 13, 2026 (Monday), priced at ¥1,200 (tax included). The mook features a collection of popular gravure photos published in FRIDAY from late 2025 through February 2026. It includes a 105-minute making-of DVD as a special supplement. Aoi Mizobata (24) and Mao Takano (22) appear as a pair on the cover and in the 30-page opening feature, which is linked to the DVD. Other featured talents include Nene Shida, Ina Ebara, Nozomi Miyabe, Aguri Ōnishi, Maya Yamaoka & Seirei, Rino Ōshima, Namae wa Mada Nai., Chiimaki, Otono Sakurai, Ai Yamada, Rina Koike and the Erimari sisters. Those featured include actresses who began as Kamen Rider heroines, popular voice actors, TikTokers and gravure models.
株式会社叶 匠寿庵 will launch “Akai (Black Sesame)” at stores nationwide on April 15, 2026 (Wednesday), marking the 60th anniversary of “Akai,” its long-selling product first released in 1965. The new product features roasted black sesame seeds coating habutae mochi, served with kuromitsu syrup made with Okinawan brown sugar. To mark the 60th anniversary, the company will also run a “Confectionery Fortune Slip” campaign, offering prizes with purchases of ¥3,240 or more (tax included).
クロスパス・アドバイザーズ株式会社 opened its Fukuoka satellite office, “Fukuoka Base,” in April 2026 to expand its business in the Kyushu region and strengthen its operating structure. The company has provided asset management services for domestic real estate and is focused on investment opportunities in Kyushu, particularly in Fukuoka City. The new office will serve as a base for expanding operational support, strengthening coordination with headquarters and building ties with regional financial institutions and other organizations. The company also plans to contribute to revitalizing the regional economy and creating jobs by hiring and developing local talent.
ホリスティックキュアーズ will begin selling “Magnet Hair Pro Mirai Soap,” an all-over body shampoo developed with a focus on hairstylists’ hand irritation, on April 13, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ホリスティックキュアーズ、コスモグループ、一般社団法人 日本ママ美容師協会
OriginalSpace Compass、Apolink、JSAT International Inc.の3社が、静止軌道（GEO）と低軌道（LEO）間における光データリレーサービスの技術的およびビジネス面での可能性を共同で検討するためのMOU（覚書）を締結しました。この協業は、ApolinkのLEOデータリレーネットワークとSpace CompassのGEOベースの光データリレーサービスとの相互接続に焦点を当て、GEO-LEO間の光衛星間リンクのコンセプト策定と実現可能性評価を通じて、将来的な市場投入を目指します。Space CompassはNTTとスカパーＪＳＡＴの合弁会社で、宇宙統合コンピューティング・ネットワークを構築。Apolinkはカリフォルニア州パロアルト拠点の宇宙通信企業で、LEO衛星向け高速・低遅延データリレーネットワークを開発。JSAT International Inc.はスカパーＪＳＡＴの米国現地法人で、GEO衛星通信サービスを提供し、宇宙関連スタートアップとの協業を推進しています。
ブラッコ・ジャパン株式会社 announced that Kohei Endo became its representative director and president effective March 31, 2026. Endo began his career as a marketing consultant for healthcare companies and, after earning an MBA from Duke University’s graduate school in the United States, worked on business restructuring at a medical device manufacturer. Most recently, he served as head of the Japan office and in other roles at Integra LifeSciences. Tetsuaki Sakamoto, the former representative director and president, stepped down as a director on the same date. Under its new president, the company plans to help realize the “early detection of disease through diagnostic imaging” by bringing new products and innovations to Japan.
株式会社NEXT STAGE has selected the winners of the “Japan Housing Quality Award 2025,” which evaluates the construction quality of homes. The award prioritizes “manufacturing quality (on-site capabilities)” over design quality and is based on an evaluation period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Assessments involve on-site audits across 10 processes and a penalty-point system, with corrective actions also taken into account. The award ceremony will be held in Osaka on June 10, 2026. A total of 13 companies in the company category and 26 companies with 49 buildings in the building category were nominated.
The cabin-style accommodation facility Resol Poshtel Tokyo Asakusa, operated by Resol Co., Ltd., has won Booking.com’s “Traveller Review Awards 2026.” The facility received a guest review score of 9.4 and met the award requirement of an average score of at least 8.0 over the past 3 years (December 1, 2022-November 30, 2025). Its features include a convenient location for sightseeing in Asakusa, a Japanese-modern interior design, a secure layout with men-only, women-only and mixed-gender floors, and highly soundproof cabins. International guests account for 90% of its overnight stays. Resol Hotels operates 20 properties nationwide.
Mobile Factory, Inc. will exhibit its location-based game series “Station Memories!” at the Local Revitalization Expo, part of Local Governments and Public Services Week 2026, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from May 13 to May 15, 2026. The booth will showcase examples of past local revitalization collaborations with local governments and railway companies.
DIA, in collaboration with renowned chef Ryuzo Abe, will open its new bakery brand “D.baguette by parigot & DIA” on April 20 at 大丸梅田店 in Osaka.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ダイヤ、大丸梅田店、Boulangerie parigot、クックハウス、ダイヤ製パン
CB Lab Co., Ltd. began full-scale operations in January 2026 of a job-matching platform specializing in remote IT work that connects IT companies with employment support providers for people with disabilities.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人ソフトウェア協会（SAJ）、ミガロホールディングス株式会社
Panasonic Homes Co., Ltd. established Panasonic Homes Construction Co., Ltd. as a construction subsidiary on April 10, 2026. The new company aims to strengthen construction capabilities in the greater Tokyo area and deliver high-quality, safe construction work. To address challenges such as shortages of engineers and skilled workers and growing workloads, it will specialize construction management and recruit and train skilled employees. Capital is 100 million yen, with Panasonic Homes Co., Ltd. holding a 100% stake.
Actor Kim Seon-ho will hold the fan meeting “2026 KIM SEONHO FANMEETING <LOVE FACTORY> in Japan” on May 10, 2026, at Culttz Kawasaki Hall in Kanagawa. Advance ticket agency sales begin today, April 13, at 18:00, and general sales start on April 27. Tickets cost 16,500 yen (tax included). Buyer benefits include a send-off event, plus a chance to win a photo session or merchandise with an original signature.
OriginalBunkamuraは2026年度上半期の多彩な文化・芸術ラインナップを発表しました。5月にはTHEATER MILANO-Zaで「歌舞伎町大歌舞伎」が開幕し、これを記念して東横線で「歌舞伎トレイン」が運行されます。6月には松尾スズキと康本雅子によるダンス公演『海辺の独裁者』がBunkamuraシアターコクーンで上演。また、「Deathフェス2026」連携企画『祈りの輪郭』展がBunkamura Galleryで開催中です。さらに、太陽生命保険株式会社がオフィシャルサプライヤーに新規加盟し、全7社体制となりました。
Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management announced that the net assets of its investment trust, the Newton Power Innovation Fund, nicknamed “Power Revolution,” reached 606 billion yen as of April 9, 2026, exceeding 600 billion yen. Established on October 28, 2024, the fund invests in global equities that stand to benefit from rising electricity demand and market transformation. It achieved this milestone in about 1 year and 5 months since its launch, earning support from many investors.
DyDo Drinco, Inc. will launch “DyDo Blend Demitasse Aroma Lightly Sweet” on Monday, April 20, as a new product for spring and summer 2026. Since its launch in 1992, the “Demitasse” series has continued to pursue the authentic flavor of coffee. The company’s research found that canned coffee drinkers tend to value a pronounced coffee flavor, richness and aroma. The new product uses 2 types of roasting machines to create a flavor that brings out the fragrance of dark-roasted coffee and its bitterness and sweetness through the finish. The company aims to further energize the market with the launch.
WealthNavi and Dai-ichi Life have launched “Wealth Term Insurance,” a group life insurance product for users of discretionary investment services, the first of its kind in Japan.
Companies mentioned：ウェルスナビ株式会社、第一生命保険株式会社
Iwasaki Shoten will publish the picture book “I Am Here,” from Korea. Featuring a stone by the roadside as its protagonist, the book quietly yet powerfully conveys the importance of living in one’s own place and having self-esteem. Written and illustrated by Yoon Hye-jeong and translated by Nagi Yoshikawa, it is priced at 1,870 yen (tax included). Copies will be distributed on April 10, 2026, and the book will go on sale on April 14.
Nén Tokyo, a modern Vietnamese restaurant in Daikanyama, is collaborating with 三和酒類株式会社 of Oita Prefecture. From April 26 to May 9, 2026, it will serve a special course combining Oita ingredients with Vietnamese cuisine.
Companies mentioned：Nen Global株式会社、三和酒類株式会社、Mirai House
Originalサンエックス株式会社は、アニメ「チキップダンサーズ」のキャラクター「ほねチキン」が、2年連続で『日本唐揚協会 公式アンバサダー』として「第17回からあげグランプリ®授賞式」に登場したと発表した。チキップダンサーズは2026年に5周年を迎え、授賞式では5周年お祝い動画も上映された。今年から最高金賞の副賞として「チキップダンサーズ賞」が新設され、「ほねチキン」のぬいぐるみが贈呈された。
S&B Foods released a web commercial for “Golden Curry Powder Roux, Rich Golden Aroma, Medium Hot” on April 6 and held a PR event featuring Yō Yoshida on the same day.
Companies mentioned：エスビー食品株式会社
SBI Securities has partnered with Aichi Bank to launch its “Real-Time Deposit” service on April 10, 2026, allowing funds from Aichi Bank accounts to be reflected immediately in available purchasing power, free of charge.
Companies mentioned：株式会社あいち銀行、株式会社SBI証券