LIMI feu introduces exclusive items for the LIMI feu Aoyama store and THE SHOP YOHJI YAMAMOTO.
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As part of its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, LIMI feu will release 2 exclusive tops at its Aoyama store and on the official online store THE SHOP YOHJI YAMAMOTO. Available in short-sleeve and long-sleeve styles, they come in 2 colors, black and white, and feature shoulder snap buttons that alter the silhouette. The “LIMI feu” logo, evoking flames, is printed at the back of the neck. The Aoyama store release is scheduled for April 11, 2026, and the online store release for April 15, 2026, at 10:00. Prices are 22,000 yen and 26,400 yen (tax included).
Tickets now on sale! Timeless masterpieces including Chekhov to be performed in an omnibus in Shibuya, directed by Minoru Nosaka
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A voice-actor reading performance directed by Minoru Nosaka, featuring an omnibus of 3 works including Chekhov, will be staged at Shibuya Cast on April 24–25, 2026. Tickets are on sale through Confetti.
イオンペット refreshes its corporate philosophy and establishes a new “Code of Conduct”
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イオンペット has refreshed its corporate philosophy and code of conduct based on the belief that pets contribute to the happiness of society as a whole. Its new corporate philosophy is: “To create a future in which the warmth of living with pets spreads throughout society, we will continue to create new systems and culture.” The refresh responds to the changing social role of pets, from “companion animals” to “family members,” and aims for a future in which the pet industry helps solve social issues. A project team of 15 junior and mid-career employees spent 1 year discussing the changes, which were developed through a survey of all 355 employees and interviews with the founder.
Carrying approximately 240 years of history into the future—株式会社宇佐美松鶴堂 renews its website and promotes digital transformation with a hanging-scroll simulator
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株式会社宇佐美松鶴堂, with a history of approximately 240 years, has revamped its website and introduced a “hanging-scroll simulator” to advance the digital transformation of traditional crafts.
Limited to the first 200 sets | Reservations open April 13: Enjoy the “store-exclusive flavor” at home. メゾン・ルルー launches presales of “C.B.S.® Ice Cream”
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株式会社トゥテラ will begin taking advance reservations on April 13 for メゾン・ルルー’s “C.B.S.® Ice Cream,” limited to the first 200 sets. The product lets customers enjoy a store-exclusive flavor at home.
Just before “Shima Zembu de O-kina Matsuri Okinawa International Cultural Festival 2026”! The festival of entertainment launching from Okinawa to the world evolves further, with a major expansion of new content
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一般社団法人沖縄エンタテインメント振興協会 has announced the latest information ahead of the Okinawa International Cultural Festival. New content has been added.
Education-focused junior golfer development project launches!
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The Japan High School and Junior High School Golf Federation has launched a junior golfer development project with an enhanced focus on education. The initiative aims to develop physical and mental discipline and social skills through golf, and contribute to the growth of the golf industry.
ドクターネイル爪革命 begins medical partnership with 永島メディカルクリニック, a diabetes clinic in Saitama
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ドクターネイル爪革命 and 国際コ・メディカルアンドヘルスケア協会（ICHA） have begun a medical partnership with 永島メディカルクリニック in Saitama. The partnership will strengthen collaboration between practitioners and medical professionals.
Produces tourism promotion video in collaboration with 奈良県, using generative AI to encourage visitors to travel around the prefecture
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NTT西日本 Group’s Regional Revitalization Co-Design Research Institute has produced a tourism promotion video using generative AI in collaboration with 奈良県. The initiative aims to encourage travel around the prefecture and revitalize local communities.
Cask-strength first batch from Islay’s 9th distillery, Ardnahoe, arrives in Japan
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The cask-strength first batch from Ardnahoe, Islay’s 9th distillery, has arrived in Japan for the first time. An importer with more than 30 years in business brings global drinking cultures to Japan.
[日本蓄電池株式会社] Grid-scale battery storage facility “NC Gifu City Taromaru Battery Storage Station” begins operations in the supply-demand adjustment market in Taromaru, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture
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日本蓄電池株式会社 has begun operating the grid-scale battery storage facility “NC Gifu City Taromaru Battery Storage Station” in the supply-demand adjustment market in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture.
“Sakura Miko” POP UP SHOP to open from Tuesday, April 28, 2026, celebrating the opening of 京都IP書店!
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A “Sakura Miko” POP UP SHOP will be held from April 28, 2026, to celebrate the opening of 京都IP書店. A manufacturing company in Sendai will handle planning and construction.
[117th edition] “Yamazaki 18 Year Old” returns. Latest whiskey lottery goes on sale April 13
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株式会社アップライジング, which sells products from Kyushu and Miyazaki, began sales on April 13 of the 117th edition of its whiskey lottery, which includes “Yamazaki 18 Year Old.”
—An award-winning debut author writes about a cram school—Withus launches online serialized short story set at “Daiichi Seminar Kubo Juku”
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Withus, a comprehensive education services company, has launched an online serialized short story set at “Daiichi Seminar Kubo Juku,” which it operates. The story is written by an author who has won a newcomer award.
Partnership agreement signed with TOKYO DIME, a 3x3 professional basketball team operated by former Japan national team professional basketball player Yusuke Okada
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The company operating CPA Accounting Academy has signed a partnership agreement with “TOKYO DIME,” a 3x3 professional basketball team led by former Japan national team player Yusuke Okada.
Real estate investment crowdfunding service “CREAL” has announced the renewal of “CREAL for JAL,” a service developed in partnership with Japan Airlines (JAL).
PKSHA and Credit Saison jointly develop AI credit screening model, providing AI scoring technology for finance
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PKSHA and Credit Saison have announced the joint development of an AI credit screening model for the financial sector. The partnership is an important step in advancing digital transformation in the financial industry.
Geeks Inc. will hold a free seminar for IT engineering recruiters and development organization managers on hiring successes and failures in the generative AI era.
スマートプラス launches “Smartplus ONE,” an integrated customer service platform
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スマートプラス has launched its integrated customer service platform, “Smartplus ONE.” As part of Finatextグループ, it is promoting digital transformation in finance and aims to lower barriers to entry for non-financial businesses.
【BOTANIST】Achieves 【No. 1 in repeat buyers】∗ among premium shampoos in 2025! Surpasses 200 million bottles in cumulative sales∗∗, offering hair care that fits changing lifestyles and can be used every day
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Botanical lifestyle brand “BOTANIST” ranked No. 1 in repeat buyers among premium shampoos in 2025 and surpassed 200 million bottles in cumulative sales.
“STAR WARS SPECIAL STORE by BENELIC” to open at Tokyo Solamachi® on April 24, 2026 (Fri), and at Landmark Plaza in Yokohama on April 29, 2026 (Wed, holiday)!
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“STAR WARS SPECIAL STORE by BENELIC,” operated by ベネリック株式会社, will open in Tokyo and Yokohama in succession in April 2026. The stores will offer visitors an immersive experience of the characters and world through all five senses.
Notice of corrections to listings and service improvements for the “After-Pill Pharmacy List Map”
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A web media company has announced corrections to listings and service improvements for the “After-Pill Pharmacy List Map.” It aims to improve convenience in a niche market.
Sales of premium shopping district vouchers to begin
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Announcement of the start of sales of premium shopping district vouchers in Yokohama. The presumed aims are to revitalize the local economy and stimulate consumption.
Commemorative lecture marking the appointment of the director of the Kamiyama Space Science Institute: World-renowned astronomer and director Junichi Watanabe discusses the appeal of interstellar objects and comets
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Kyoto Sangyo University’s Kamiyama Space Science Institute will hold a commemorative lecture on April 25 for world-renowned astronomer Junichi Watanabe, who became director on April 1, 2026. The event will feature a special lecture by Watanabe on the latest research into “interstellar objects,” followed by a discussion with the former and current directors, Junichi Watanabe and Hideyo Kawakita, on the frontiers of comet research and behind-the-scenes stories from observations. The event will be held in Lecture Room 2 at Campus Plaza Kyoto, and is expected to explore the appeal of interstellar objects, wanderers of the cosmos, and comet research in depth.
Fully AI-generated video commercial goes on terrestrial television. Achieves an 86%∗ reduction in production costs
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株式会社ニジュウロクド has begun airing a fully AI-generated video commercial on terrestrial television. It succeeded in cutting production costs by 86% compared with conventional methods.
【Mother’s Day Gifts 2026】Limited to the first 100 sets｜“Warm Luv × 侘び寂びカフェ,” an experiential tea gift offering “time to do nothing,” makes its debut
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For Mother’s Day 2026, WaveOne is launching a limited run of 100 experiential tea gifts, “Warm Luv × 侘び寂びカフェ.” The gift offers a new kind of value: “time to do nothing.”
Hanshin Koshien Stadium Outer Grounds Food Event 2026: First installment, “Koshien Ramen Festival × Omotenashi Menbaka,” to be held!
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Hanshin Koshien Stadium, operated by Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd., will host the “Koshien Ramen Festival × Omotenashi Menbaka” from April 14 to April 19, 2026. The event is being held in collaboration with the “Omotenashi Menbaka” feature on Asahi Broadcasting Television’s “newsおかえり” program, and will bring together renowned ramen shops including “マルエス食堂” (Sapporo miso ramen) and “久留米 本田商店” (Fukuoka tonkotsu ramen). Each bowl of ramen will cost 1,100 yen. Comedian Tomoharu Shoji is scheduled to attend on April 17. The event is open to all visitors, whether or not they have a ticket to a game.
Caregiver-assist electric wheelchair “遊歩アシスト” to launch in April 2026
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株式会社セリオ launched the caregiver-assist electric wheelchair “遊歩アシスト” on April 1, 2026. The wheelchair provides powered assistance to caregivers, offering strong support not only on level ground but also on slopes, grass and gravel paths. It features a drive unit made by precision equipment manufacturer “ナブテスコ” and a frame made by “松永製作所,” enabling older people caring for one another and people with limited strength to enjoy outings in comfort. The suggested retail price is 418,000 yen (tax exempt).
“Yamasue・JR Railway Plaza—All Aboard for a Family Golden Week” event to be held
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On May 4 and 5, 2026, 株式会社やますえ and JR Kyushu will jointly host the “Yamasue・JR Railway Plaza—All Aboard for a Family Golden Week” event at Chikuzen-Maebaru Station and on the grounds of 株式会社やますえ. Paid activities will include mini-train rides, mentaiko-making, chopstick-making and butter-making experiences. Event-exclusive products will also be sold.
Visualizing well-being from a dog’s fur｜Shiga University startup 株式会社イヴケア launches joint project with dog-friendly hotel イチホテル浅草橋 to improve dogs’ well-being
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イヴケア, a startup from 滋賀大学, has launched a joint project with dog-friendly hotel イチホテル浅草橋 to visualize stress and well-being from dogs’ fur.
【Fukuoka seminar】Strong organizations are built on strong executives’ ability to develop talent!!
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A financial consulting firm established in January 2024 will hold an executive development seminar in Fukuoka. It offers “グリらく,” a tool that automatically prepares cash flow statements, and aims to help prevent small and medium-sized businesses from going bankrupt.
Exhibition brings the warmth of handwritten art to Kobe’s Shin-Nagata, where colorful lettering has spread 31 years after the earthquake
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ラフ株式会社 has announced that it will hold an exhibition of colorful handwritten lettering by creators in Kobe’s Shin-Nagata, marking 31 years since the earthquake.
Deli foods “crisp up again”: air fryers draw attention as appliances for a new life—also featured on a radio program
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A company that sells products under its own brand, “Simplus,” is promoting an air fryer that makes deli foods crisp again as an appliance for a new life. It has also been featured on a radio program, attracting attention.
関西エアポート株式会社 has installed the “Muskoka Chair” and “Timber Tile,” which were displayed at the Canada Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, in the international departures area of Terminal 1 at Kansai International Airport. The installation is part of the “EXPO Legacy Project,” which aims to carry on the culture and values shared at the Expo through the airport. A commemorative ceremony was held on April 13, 2026, with guests including Canadian government representative Laurie Peters. The exhibit is planned to remain in place for more than 3 years.
【相模原市】Milano-Cortina Olympic participation report event to be held on April 23 (Thu)!
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相模原市 has announced that it will hold a report event on April 23 for athletes who competed in the Milano-Cortina Olympics. The event will promote sports across the city.
Niigata University’s 2025 “Entrepreneur-in-Residence Training Course” creates prototypes for new products from local companies through industry-academia-government collaboration
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NTT DX Partner and Niigata University ran an “Entrepreneur-in-Residence Training Course” leveraging the technologies of local companies and developed prototypes for new products in about 3 months.
Godzilla’s hide—is it just like “Choco Flakes”?! The “Godzilla vs. Choco Flakes: Bumpy Big Showdown Campaign” starts Monday, April 27, 2026
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Nissin Cisco will launch the “Godzilla vs. Chocolate Crisps” collaboration campaign on April 27, 2026. Customers can enter a drawing for a limited-edition Godzilla figure by presenting a purchase receipt.
Notice of the launch of a collaboration between the anime “Hoppe-chan: The Secret of the Sun Kingdom and the Black Hoppe Gang” and “Pokekara,” a free karaoke app featuring professional scoring and high-quality backing tracks
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CRAVIA株式会社 launched a collaboration between the anime based on the popular character IP “Hoppe-chan” and the karaoke app “Pokekara” on April 8, 2026. The initiative is designed to monetize the IP immediately by linking the anime broadcast with the app and directing viewers to the digital platform. During the event, the “Pokekara” app will offer exclusive collaboration items and a collection of songs from the anime, giving users an immersive singing experience. The model aims to maximize the IP’s LTV by accelerating monetization, encouraging further sharing through UGC, and creating ongoing digital revenue opportunities. The company plans to use data from this initiative to expand the model to other IPs and platforms.
A participatory event bringing generations together to “work on something together”! ■ Calling for designs for the headmark of the “Yume-Machi Action Train” ■ “Yume-Machi Action Team: Let’s Decorate the Walls of a Train Wash!” to be held on Sunday, May 31
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As part of its “Future Yume-Machi Project,” Hankyu Hanshin Holdings will solicit designs for the headmark of the “Yume-Machi Action Train” and hold a car-wash wall art workshop.
NeXT launches event services for livestreamer agencies
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NeXT has launched an event service offering comprehensive support to livestreamer agencies, including brand collaborations, in-person events and merchandise production.
Applications open for the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026! Registration begins in stages from Wednesday, April 15!
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The Tokyo Marathon Foundation has announced that applications are open for the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026. Registration will begin in stages from April 15.
Suzuyo Co., Ltd. signs naming rights agreement with the University of Shizuoka
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Suzuyo Co., Ltd. has signed a naming rights partnership agreement with the University of Shizuoka and held a commemorative ceremony on April 13, 2026. Under the agreement, the student hall on the university’s Kusanagi Campus, on the 1st and 2nd floors, has been named “Suzuyo Mirai Hall（鈴与みらいホール）.” This is the university’s first naming rights project. Suzuyo also plans to sign similar agreements with Hokkaido University and Kyushu University, aiming to contribute to local communities and develop the next generation of talent through collaboration with universities. The agreement runs for 5 years, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031.
[THE AOYAMA GRAND HOTEL × BOUTIQUE] A new collaboration inspired by Aoyama’s culture launches. Original tote bags in 4 sizes released.
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THE AOYAMA GRAND HOTEL, operated by Plan・Do・See Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo), has collaborated with BOUTIQUE, a select shop run by fashion director Keiji Kaneko, to release 4 types of original tote bags. The bags will be sold in hotel rooms and on the official online site. Kaneko was born in 1973 and opened his own shop, BOUTIQUE, in 2023. THE AOYAMA GRAND HOTEL is located at 2-14-4 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo.
Prologis begins recruiting students in Tokyo and Osaka for “Prologis Academy,” which develops the next generation of logistics leaders
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Prologis has begun recruiting students in Tokyo and Osaka for “Prologis Academy,” which develops the next generation of logistics leaders. The program aims to nurture talent in the logistics industry and contribute to its development.
[WIZAI × JACC] AI videos become “family smiles” and “skills for the future.” The “Mother’s Day Charity AI Contest,” which will invite single-mother families to 焼肉ふたご, begins April 10!
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WIZAI, an AI solutions provider, and JACC have partnered to hold the “Mother’s Day Charity AI Contest,” inviting single-mother families to a yakiniku restaurant. The initiative will provide support through the use of AI videos.
[New design] Upgrade your bath time with the “Shiratake Onsen Basket,” combining durability and beauty
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A long-established bamboo shop founded in Meiji 27 has launched a new version of the “Shiratake Onsen Basket,” combining durability and beauty. Made with tora-fu bamboo, which is also attracting attention from an SDGs perspective, the basket is designed to make bath time more enjoyable.
TKP to take over operation of Hibiya Kokusai Building Conference Square from Mitsubishi Estate, directly connected underground to Uchisaiwaicho and Kasumigaseki stations
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TKP will take over operation of Hibiya Kokusai Building Conference Square from Mitsubishi Estate starting April 1, 2027. The move is intended to further strengthen its operational base around Tokyo Station.
[Dior] Dior reveals the savoir-faire behind the look worn by Ethel Cain during her performance at COACHELLA 2026
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On April 10, 2026, Ethel Cain performed wearing a Dior look designed by Jonathan Anderson at COACHELLA 2026 in Indio, California, in the United States. The savoir-faire behind the look was revealed in photographs taken by Sophie Calle. Ethel Cain wore black denim pinstripe overalls, a black cotton T-shirt and leather boots.
Exhibiting at the 3rd SPEXA — International Space Business Expo —
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Takenaka Corporation will exhibit at the 3rd SPEXA — International Space Business Expo —, which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from May 27, 2026. Under the theme “Build with us,” the company will showcase technologies and development scenarios for improving quality of life in lunar habitats, along with its vision for the future, through models and immersive experiences. It will unveil for the first time structural technologies, including regolith-solidifying blocks, and environmental control technologies for enabling lunar habitation. The exhibition will provide a venue for creating partnerships to realize space architecture through collaboration across diverse fields.
Launch of real-time information provision for Apple Maps
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The Public Transportation Open Data Council began providing Apple Maps with real-time information from 10 additional public transportation operators on April 9, 2026. This brings the total number of public transportation operators listed on Apple Maps to 28. The council aims to facilitate the open distribution of public transportation data and advance digital transformation in Japan’s mobility sector. It has operated the Public Transportation Open Data Center since May 2019.
Schoolchildren safety monitoring program starting at 7 a.m. wins Best Parenting Program Award
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Toyonaka City’s “Elementary School Supervision Program Starting at 7 a.m.” has won the “FY2025 Best Childcare Policy Award (Award for Measures to Address the Declining Birthrate),” organized by the Japan Child-Rearing System Organization, a general incorporated association. To address the “first-grade barrier” that families face after children enter elementary school, the program provides staff to supervise and receive children from 7 a.m. at all elementary schools in the city. It received the award in recognition of its usefulness to diverse households and its effectiveness as a measure to address the declining birthrate. Toyonaka City will continue working to enhance its childcare support.
Kento Yamazaki and Naoto Fujiki star together for the first time in a new “uno” commercial! Looking cool 10 years from now, too — airing begins April 20 (Monday)
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FineToday Co., Ltd.’s men’s brand “uno” will begin airing a new TV commercial for its new “4D All-in-One Shampoo” nationwide on April 20 (Monday), 2026. The shampoo is a new-concept product that combines 4 functions in 1 bottle: shampoo, conditioner, scalp care and base design. Brand ambassadors Kento Yamazaki and Naoto Fujiki appear together in a commercial for the first time, expressing the brand value of “looking cool 10 years from now, too.” The commercial titles are “Uno 4D All-in-One Shampoo ‘salon de uno: Confidence and Composure’” (30 seconds) and “15 seconds.” The commercial URL is scheduled to be released at 14:00 on April 13, 2026.
Nichirei’s “Honki Itame Chahan®” marks its 25th anniversary! Tokyo Metro’s Ginza and Marunouchi lines taken over simultaneously! Trains featuring “Honki Itame Chahan®” bring the product’s 25-year history and evolution to life
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Nichirei Foods is running a campaign featuring specially designed trains on Tokyo Metro’s Ginza and Marunouchi lines from April 13 to April 27, 2026, to mark the 25th anniversary of its frozen food “Honki Itame Chahan.” The product has been No. 1 in frozen fried rice sales for 25 consecutive years and ranked No. 1 in purchase value across all frozen foods in 2025. The Ginza Line trains are yellow, evoking the product’s egg, while the Marunouchi Line trains feature red, Nichirei’s brand color. Timelines and advertisements inside the trains introduce the product’s 25-year history, its distinctive features and its renewal journey. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the product, which was relaunched in spring 2026 with a 10% increase in quantity.
Nichirei’s “Honki Itame Chahan” marks its 25th anniversary! 25th anniversary web commercial “Incomplete, Because of Love” released!
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Nichirei Foods has released 2 web commercials marking the 25th anniversary of “Honki Itame Chahan,” telling the story of its development and the bond between parent and child. It is also running special train advertisements on 東京メトロ.
Milk-loving voice actor Takuya Eguchi appointed “spokesperson for milk”: “Meiji Oishii Milk Series (Milk Coffee and Milk Tea)” launches a “counterattack” promotion on April 7 (Tuesday), with milk taking center stage in lattes
TOKYU CARD customers: limited to the first 3,000! “Q SEAT Full Cashback Campaign!” on the Toyoko and Oimachi lines begins April 16!
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Tokyu Corporation and Tokyu Card will run a campaign from April 16 to June 15, 2026, for the first 3,000 TOKYU CARD members, offering cashback for the fare (500 yen) for 1 ride on the Q SEAT paid reserved-seat service on the Toyoko and Oimachi lines. Eligible cards are TOKYU CARD ClubQ JMB and various gold cards.
Breaking: Among the world’s top 10! Japan’s original “Yamato Nadeshiko Beauty Method®” stuns France. Japanese esthetician Shina Horima named a finalist at a global esthetics competition featuring 45 elite participants.
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Shina Horima of 株式会社アンジェラックス placed among the top 10 in the body category at a global esthetics competition held in France. Japan’s original “Yamato Nadeshiko Beauty Method” was highly praised as a specialized technique grounded in anatomy.
The forefront of community co-creation in the UK and Japan: Co-Creation Forum Vol. 2 with 東京藝術大学 — “Arts, Health & Wellbeing: Finding Happiness in Museums”
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NCAR, 東京藝術大学 and ブリティッシュ・カウンシル will hold a co-creation forum on the theme “Arts, Health & Wellbeing” on May 23. Drawing on examples from Japan and the UK, the event will explore how museums can support communities and health in the future.
Experimental comedy live festival “Shimokita www.2026,” bringing the streets of Shimokitazawa into the act, is coming!
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Keio SC Creation and others will hold “Shimokita www.2026,” an experimental comedy and music live festival taking place throughout Shimokitazawa from May 7 to 10.
The first Golden Week since the grand opening of TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY is here. Head to Takanawa this Golden Week! Enjoy a new urban experience where you can learn, eat and play, amid the intersection of next-generation culture and international exchange.
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The first Golden Week event will be held at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, which opened in March 2026. A wide range of food, culture and learning experiences will be offered throughout the area.
“Hoiku is App,” a childcare tool for nursery teachers and kindergarten teachers, launches a commemorative campaign
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株式会社e-CHANNEL has released “Hoiku is App,” a childcare-work support tool and new feature of “Hoiku is,” a comprehensive information platform for nursery teachers and kindergarten teachers. The app is free to use and offers one-tap access, a dedicated window and notifications with ideas tailored to events. To celebrate its launch, a campaign will run from April 13 to May 12, 2026, with 50 users who download the app selected by lottery to receive an Amazon gift card worth 1,000 yen.
“Mobility Transformation 2026”: In-person event to return for the first time in 7 years, under the theme “AI and Data Are Changing the Structure of the Automotive Business”
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株式会社スマートドライブ will hold the mobility conference “Mobility Transformation 2026” in person on June 30, 2026, for the first time in 7 years. The theme is business model transformation driven by AI and data.
株式会社トルビズオン unveiled a new version of its air-route design and visualization platform, “Sky Domain_New Version,” at “FGN Growth Pitch,” held on April 9, 2026. To address the shortage of “flyable routes” that is holding back drone adoption, the company uses patented technology to quantify the value and risks of airspace and works with local governments and major companies to put air-route infrastructure into practice. The platform offers solutions to structural challenges such as disaster preparedness and a shortage of logistics workers.
“povo Data Oasis,” offering free povo data, available for a limited time at private railway stations and other locations in the Kanto region
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KDDI and PASMO have partnered to offer the “povo Data Oasis” service, providing free data to povo2.0 users at private railway stations in the Kanto region.
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Cybertrust strengthens efforts to ensure “reliable identity verification” and “the authenticity of electronic documents” — supporting robust compliance with stricter regulations, safer online transactions and greater operational efficiency
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Cybertrust Co., Ltd. is strengthening its trust-service initiatives to meet growing demand for “reliable identity verification” and “the authenticity of electronic documents,” amid amendments to the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds and the promotion of digital transformation. From February to March 2026, the company announced collaborations with business partners to support robust compliance with stricter regulations, improve the safety of online transactions and increase operational efficiency. Hiroki Yamano, who is responsible for marketing operations, is supporting this initiative from a customer experience perspective.
Initiative launched to advance risk management in the retail sector while building a sustainable framework
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Chugoku Bank Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. have launched efforts to strengthen their risk management frameworks in the retail sector. The initiatives include reviewing some estimation methods and developing an analytical environment. They aim to build a sustainable framework that can adapt to changes in the environment surrounding financial institutions and enable the appropriate operation and continuous improvement of models. In particular, they are working to build an open, highly scalable Python environment leveraging generative AI, establishing a foundation that can accommodate future expansion of functionality and talent recruitment.
[20th anniversary of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts’ arrival in Japan] The 20th of every month is “Original Glazed Dozen ¥1,500 Day”! The “Original Glazed® Dozen” will be offered at the same price as 20 years ago through November 2026
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To mark the 20th anniversary of its arrival in Japan, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Japan Co., Ltd. will run its “Original Glazed Dozen ¥1,500 Day” campaign from April through November 2026, offering the “Original Glazed® Dozen” for ¥1,500 before tax—the same price as 20 years ago—on the 20th of each month. The campaign is limited to in-store purchases at all locations, and the regular price is ¥1,600 before tax.
A first for a local public corporation! Osaka Prefectural Housing Corporation to issue “Kosha Rental Sumario Bonds” for individual investors
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Osaka Prefectural Housing Corporation will issue “Kosha Rental Sumario Bonds” for individual investors in June 2026, a first nationwide for a local public corporation.
A baby is born for the first time in 3 years!! A spotted seal pup has been born at Ise Sea Paradise
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A female spotted seal pup was born at Ise Sea Paradise in Ise, Mie Prefecture, at 21:27 on April 8, 2026. The pup weighs 10 kg and is 74 cm long. With both mother and pup in stable health, the pup went on public display today. It is distinguished by its pure white coat, which is visible for only 2–3 weeks after birth. The father is Daifuku (15) and the mother is Lou (12); this is Lou’s 3rd birth, and her first in 3 years.
New items to make everyday outings more fun♪ Fujiya milky × OUTDOOR PRODUCTS limited-edition items go on sale
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To mark the 75th anniversary of its long-selling “Milky” candy, Fujiya will release 2 limited-edition items in collaboration with lifestyle brand “OUTDOOR PRODUCTS.” They will be available at Fujiya confectionery shops and Fujiya restaurants nationwide, and feature the Milky brand logo and illustrations of Peko-chan and Poko-chan. The products are a backpack (¥10,780 including tax) and a shoulder bag (¥4,290 including tax), both lightweight, durable and water-resistant. They are designed for a wide range of uses, from everyday outings to travel.
An exhibition offering an experience of “Living alone, but not being alone” to be unveiled at the TOKYOROOMS exhibition
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Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate Co., Ltd.’s “+ONE LIFE LAB” will present an interactive exhibition themed “Living alone, but not being alone” at the “TOKYOROOMS” exhibition, which will be held at TOKYO NODE (Toranomon Hills) from April 18 to May 17, 2026. Based on its fiscal 2025 lifestyle research on people living alone, the exhibition aims to ease the loneliness and anxiety they experience and offer an opportunity to reflect on their lives. It comprises 4 interactive zones, including a digital exchange diary, data visualizations from FACT MAP, and BOOKSHELF, which provides related information.
Building a circular lifestyle with Hands: Launch of collection and recycling initiative for lithium-ion battery products
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Hands Co., Ltd. is launching a collection and recycling initiative in cooperation with VOLTA, RuiTech and Ecomotion, 3 companies, in response to the environmental impact of improper disposal of lithium-ion battery products and the rise in fire incidents. The initiative will establish and operate a domestic recycling process covering every step, from collection and safety inspections to packaging, removal, crushing, sorting and recycling. First, a handheld fan recycling campaign will be held at 46 stores nationwide starting April 13.
What if a “seafloor dweller” got their hands on Ajipon...? Fantastical deep-sea fish × Ajipon recipes revealed!
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株式会社Mizkan has unveiled “Seafloor Pon Recipes,” featuring deep-sea fish and “Ajipon,” as a tie-in promotion with the film “Doraemon: New Nobita and the Castle of the Undersea Devil.”
Limited-time Golden Week events in Munakata, Fukuoka, offering a taste of local culture and cuisine, including Hakata Okiage traditional craft-making and mentaiko-making experiences [Mercure Fukuoka Munakata Resort & Spa]
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Mercure Fukuoka Munakata Resort & Spa will hold limited-time events in Munakata, Fukuoka Prefecture, during Golden Week, from April 29 to May 5, 2026. Events include a workshop to make the traditional craft “Hakata Okiage” (May 3; fee: ¥3,800), a mentaiko-making experience with support from local company うめ屋 (May 4; fee: ¥3,000/¥1,500), a chocolate tasting program with support from UMEYA BRAINERY, a kids’ barista experience, and a raw-sweets parfait-making activity.
“Mandom Advanced Cosmetic Science Joint Research Institute” established — aiming to advance research and accelerate its implementation in society through collaboration with the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Graduate School of Medicine
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Osaka University and 株式会社マンダム are establishing the “Mandom Advanced Cosmetic Science Joint Research Institute” to accelerate research into next-generation cosmetics that combine medical and cosmetic technologies.
A first for the railway industry! Smoother two-way communication through sign language: “Sign Language Link” to launch at 16 Odakyu Line stations on April 16
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Odakyu Electric Railway will introduce “Sign Language Link” at 16 stations and on its website starting April 16, 2026, for passengers with hearing or speech difficulties. The initiative is a first for the railway industry.
The long-awaited first strawberry in the “From the Farm, to Your Convenience Store” series! “Root for” the next-generation “Tochiaika” strawberry, with a heart-shaped cross-section, in ice cream. A sweet, soothing moment that supports Tochigi agriculture and its farmers with every bite
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FamilyMart will launch “Melting Texture: Gyuutto Strawberry,” an ice bar made with Tochiaika strawberries grown in Tochigi Prefecture, nationwide starting April 14, 2026. It is the 4th installment in the “From the Farm, to Your Convenience Store” series, which supports agriculture.
[JAF Osaka] Fun for the whole family! Traffic safety event to be held at Aeon Mall Ibaraki
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The Osaka Branch of the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) and Aeon Mall Ibaraki will co-host the traffic safety event “Let’s Gather the Working Vehicles!” at Aeon Mall Ibaraki from 10:00 to 16:00 on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Aimed at raising local awareness of traffic safety, the free event will feature “Children’s Safety Driver’s Licenses,” a seat-belt impact simulator that recreates a collision at approximately 5 km/h, and displays of a roadside assistance vehicle, police vehicles and Self-Defense Forces vehicles. The Osaka Provincial Cooperation Office of the Self-Defense Forces and Ibaraki Police Station are participating as cooperating organizations.
Paradise City marks its 9th anniversary with “PARAFESTA－9OLDEN MOMENTS,” starting Monday, April 13
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South Korea’s integrated resort Paradise City will launch a special campaign, “PARAFESTA－9OLDEN MOMENTS,” on April 13, 2026, to mark its 9th anniversary.
The latest season of “Detective Conan” to stream free weekly on ABEMA! Broadcast starts Saturday, April 25! Each episode will also be available to stream free for 1 week
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The latest season of the TV anime “Detective Conan” (Season 31) will air for free weekly on the video streaming service ABEMA starting April 25. A series of related theatrical film episodes will also be broadcast.
Strengthening solution proposals for public facilities: “Public Pro Studio Tokyo” relocates and reopens after renovation
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Panasonic Housing Solutions will relocate and reopen its facility for proposals to public facilities, “Public Pro Studio Tokyo,” in Ginza on May 8, 2026. It will strengthen hands-on proposals to help address challenges facing the construction industry.
BOA® TECHNOLOGY marks 25 years of precision-fit innovation
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BOA Technology announced that it is celebrating its 25th anniversary, with its innovative fit systems gaining a global reach. The company highlighted achievements including product adoption and environmental initiatives.
[山口県岩国市] A new multipurpose facility centered on welfare and science education, “Ikoi and Learning Exchange Terrace,” opens! Experiential opening events, including facility tours and science shows, will also be held.