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Innofis Co., Ltd., a startup originating at Tokyo University of Science, has delivered its “Muscle Suit Exo-Power” assistive suit to 社会福祉法人友愛学園. The initiative aims to both reduce physical workloads and expand employment opportunities at facilities for people with disabilities.
Companies mentioned：社会福祉法人友愛学園、東京理科大学
Yogibo and oggi otto have teamed up to launch the quantity-limited “Yogibo × oggi otto Relax gift,” a gift set that combines comfortable sleep and hair care, on April 24, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Yogibo、テクノエイト株式会社
The M League Organization will hold a public viewing and awards ceremony for the “M League 2025-26 Final Series Final Showdown” at Bellesalle Tokyo Nihonbashi on May 15, 2026.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人Mリーグ機構、ZOZOTOWN、ローソンエンタテインメント（ローチケ）、ABEMA
Adinte Co., Ltd. will install next-generation marketing vending machines called “AIICO” at 4 major Osaka Metro stations starting April 1, 2026. The machines will sell healthcare products and offer experiential marketing through digital signage.
Companies mentioned：大阪市高速電気軌道株式会社（Osaka Metro）
“nittoh.1909,” a premium tea shop operated by Mitsui Norin Co., Ltd., will mark its 5th anniversary in April 2026 and celebrate with a giveaway campaign and events including Japanese black tea-making experiences. The campaign runs from April 13 to May 11, 2026, with nittoh.1909 products worth approximately ¥11,000 to be awarded to 5 winners. Applicants must register as members and subscribe to the email newsletter. The nittoh.1909 brand was established in April 2021, and “1909” in its name commemorates the founding year of Mitsui Norin’s original business.
JAXA-certified space startup 株式会社天地人 has signed an agreement with Higashine City, Yamagata Prefecture, to introduce its water utility DX solution, “Space Water Bureau.” The solution uses satellite data and AI to analyze the risk of leaks caused by aging water pipes and support sustainable water services.
Companies mentioned：株式会社天地人、東根市上下水道課、JAXA
Originalディスカバリー・ジャパン株式会社が運営するMONDO TVは、プロ雀士によるリーグ戦「モンド麻雀プロリーグ25/26 第21回モンド王座決定戦」を2026年4月21日(火)23:00より放送開始します。本大会には、前回王者の白鳥翔（3連覇挑戦）、第22回女流モンド杯優勝の清水香織、第25回モンド杯優勝の滝沢和典、および第19回名人戦優勝者（未定）が出場します。開幕直前スペシャル番組は2026年4月8日(水)より放送されています。MONDO TVは約600万世帯で視聴可能です。
パルシステム連合会 migrated approximately 50 systems, including its delivery service platform, from on-premises infrastructure to Oracle Exadata Database Service (OCI), cutting operating costs by 20%.
Companies mentioned：日本オラクル株式会社、パルシステム連合会、パルシステム共済生活協同組合連合会、オラクル・コーポレーション、株式会社アシスト
Kitakyushu City has launched a portal site compiling initiatives carried out over 2 years by Japan’s first “Generation Z Division.” The site showcases policymaking that starts with young people’s voices and examples of projects in practice, sharing a new model of collaboration between government and Generation Z. Featured projects include the “Gen Z Break Out Contest” and “KOKURA DANCE STATION,” highlighting the importance of bringing young people’s perspectives into community development. City officials describe young people as “partners,” not “targets,” and hope to foster new forms of collaboration.
OriginalHONEY∞PARADE GAMES運営の「ドルフィンウェーブ」より、WEBくじ第2弾が販売開始。みちる、氷織、麻汐、トモの「アニマル耳×配達員」描き下ろしイラストを使用した等身大タペストリーやバストアップパネルなど豪華グッズがラインナップ。ラストWIN賞には特大アクリルスタンド、購入特典としてコースターが用意されている。販売期間は2026年4月13日12:00から6月11日17:59まで。
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Taito Corporation will launch a Taito Kuji lottery for the anime “Haikyu!!” at ファミリーマート locations nationwide starting May 2, 2026. The lottery will be the first to feature characters from Karasuno High School and Aoba Johsai High School.
Companies mentioned：ファミリーマート
Iwaki FC announced that it will trial the “Joban District Elementary School Group Match Attendance Program” at its match against Ventforet Kofu on May 9. The initiative, carried out in partnership with the Council for Promoting Community Development through Sports, will provide an opportunity to watch top-level play and aims to revitalize the region and raise awareness of Iwaki FC. This time, the program is aimed at approximately 280 fifth-grade elementary school students from the Joban District, with the main stand’s unreserved seating (mixed) designated as a special area.
Originalチロルチョコ株式会社は、新製品「チロッキー」を2026年4月20日（月）より全国のセブン‐イレブンで順次発売します。価格は1個108円（税込参考価格）。竹炭パウダーで岩のような見た目を再現したミルク風味のチョコレートで、ブラッククランチクッキーのザクザク食感が特徴です。
Tirol Choco Co., Ltd. will launch “Hokkaido Taste Delivery 2026,” a new product made with Hokkaido ingredients, nationwide on Monday, April 20, 2026. The suggested retail price is ¥324, including tax, for a pack of 15. It comes in 3 flavors: haskap soft serve, Hokkaido corn and Hokkaido cheese. Each flavor uses Hokkaido-produced raw milk, dried corn or cheese powder. The package is shaped like a miniature cardboard box (55 mm × 110 mm × 80 mm).
AOI Pro. and Sunrise Promotion enter a strategic partnership in the live entertainment sector. Their 1st initiative will be a series of “VISIONARY READING” performances blending readings and video, staged in May 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社AOI Pro.、株式会社サンライズプロモーション
The latest Vol. 3 of Mamita’s BL manga “40までにしたい10のこと” will be released in print and digital editions on June 10, 2026. It will cost 977 yen (tax included). The 2nd drama CD will also be released and made available for streaming on September 25, 2026, with Atsushi Abe as Suzume Tojo and Takuya Eguchi as Keiji Tanaka. The announcement also includes information on purchase bonuses and wallpapers celebrating the characters’ birthdays.
OriginalエディアがNintendo Switch用ソフト『あやかしごはん ～おかわりっ！～ for S』を2026年8月20日に発売決定し、予約を開始。2015年のファンディスクの初コンシューマー移植作。
Companies mentioned：株式会社アリスマティック、honeybee、アニメイト、ステラワース
“TUIN greenery” by BAROQUE JAPAN LIMITED will hold the plant event “TUIN marché” at The Outlets Shonan Hiratsuka on April 25 and 26, 2026. The event will include a talk show by Seijun Nishihata, among other activities.
Companies mentioned：そら植物園株式会社、株式会社office N seijun
OriginalJ3リーグのツエーゲン金沢は、2026年5月10日(日)に開催される明治安田J2・J3百年構想リーグ第16節アルビレックス新潟戦を「COLORS JAPAN SPECIAL MATCH」として開催すると発表しました。冠企業はカラーズジャパン株式会社で、イベントには1,000円OFFクーポン配布、ヘアシャンプーサンプル配布、無料の出張ビューティーサロン、石川県出身アーティストのエイトMANによるハーフタイムショーが含まれます。
A data analysis and preview of this weekend’s San-en NeoPhoenix games on April 18 and 19. San-en has been in strong form since February, with a 15-3 record, and is known for an offense featuring top-tier shooting accuracy and coordination. The Kings will counter with tenacious defense and strength under the basket, averaging 74.3 points allowed and 41.5 rebounds. The key to winning this fierce matchup will be how effectively the Kings slow down San-en’s offense and control the rebounds.
JCB has revamped “JCB Premium Service” for Prestige and Platinum JCB cardmembers issued in South Korea, focusing on experiences during trips to Japan and offering benefits throughout the year.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ジェーシービー、株式会社ジェーシービー・インターナショナル、ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン、ドン・キホーテ、ZIPAIR
Toyota Motor Corporation and UT, UNIQLO’s graphic T-shirt brand, have collaborated to unveil the “Toyota UT” collection. The collection features 4 models—the Land Cruiser, Corolla, Hiace and 2000GT—to represent Toyota’s manufacturing history. Kosuke Kawamura, a collage artist active in Japan and abroad, reworked original sketches and blueprints into works of art. STARBASE Co., Ltd. joined as a planning partner. The collection has been available at UNIQLO stores nationwide and online since April 13, 2026.
Acecook Co., Ltd. launched a fan site on April 13, 2026, to mark the 25th anniversary of Soup Harusame. In “推し味会議!!” (“Favorite Flavor Meeting!!”), fans will help develop a new product based on their feedback, with a release planned. “Soup Harusame総選挙” (“Soup Harusame General Election”) will have fans vote to choose the No. 1 flavor from 25 past products. Through these initiatives, the company aims to deepen engagement with fans and further develop the brand.
Sammy Networks Co., Ltd. will open “ぱちキャラ！ベース,” a new store for pachinko and pachislot character merchandise, on the e-commerce site “GAPOLI Mall” on April 13, 2026. The store is operated by Daiko Co., Ltd. At GAPOLI Mall, coins earned on the online game center GAPOLI, launched on March 28, 2023, with more than 1 million users to date, can be used for discounts on purchases at a rate of 100 coins = 1 yen. To mark the opening, a campaign will run from April 13 to April 26, 2026, with merchandise gift sets awarded to 5 winners by lottery. Products include the “海物語 クジラッキーぬいぐるみ” (3,960 yen), “ぱちキャラ！ガジェットステッカー” (440 yen each), and “ぱちどーる ゆるぜうす” (4,400 yen).
OriginalTBSラジオは2026年4月19日（日）22:00から22:30まで、『井上芳雄 by MYSELF』を放送します。パーソナリティは井上芳雄、ゲストは上野聖太、ピアノは大貫祐一郎です。
Nozomu Hayashi’s new book, “書物を楽しむ―あえて今、紙の本を読む理由,” was released by Asahi Shimbun Publications on April 13, 2026. He discusses the state of Japan’s print publishing market, which has halved from about 2.6 trillion yen in 1996 to 964.7 billion yen in 2025, and the bill approved by the Cabinet on April 7, 2026, to recognize digital textbooks as official textbooks. He expresses his view of the advantages of print books and his concerns about digitization. In particular, he warns that digital textbooks could make people less intelligent and adversely affect the transmission of Japanese classical literature.
Original私立恵比寿中学のメンバーである風見和香の1st写真集『和ぐころ』が2026年6月12日に発売されます。予約受付は2026年4月13日正午より開始。価格は3850円（税込）で、撮影は木村智哉が担当しました。撮影地は山形・蔵王と静岡・伊豆下田です。風見和香はTBS系『KUNOICHI 2025秋』でアイドルとして令和初の1stステージクリアを達成しています。発売記念イベントは2026年6月13日に東京、2026年6月15日に大阪で開催予定。Amazonと楽天ブックスでオンライン特典があります。風見和香は2007年8月25日生まれ、東京都出身、スターダストプロモーション所属で、2021年5月に私立恵比寿中学に加入しました。
Original10代の日本人5人組ボーイズグループ「VIBY」が、ABEMAの特番でデビュー曲「Mi*light」を初パフォーマンス。密着番組の放送とCD発売も決定した。
Companies mentioned：ABEMA、Rii.MJ
The May 2026 issue of “Monthly Sky PerfecTV!,” the official Sky PerfecTV! guide magazine, will go on sale Friday, April 24. Fumiya Takahashi, who plays Shin in the live-action film “SAKAMOTO DAYS,” appears on the cover and in the lead feature, with a newly shot interview. Other features include the sequel to the drama “Draft King,” starring Tsuyoshi Muro and Hio Miyazawa, and a look back at actor Kazunari Ninomiya’s career. The magazine costs 760 yen (tax included) and will be sold at bookstores nationwide and online.
GMO Design One’s local business information site Ekiten began integrating with Pacific Porter’s centralized reservation management system Kanzashi for beauty salons on April 13, 2026. The integration aims to improve business productivity by automating reservation operations.
Companies mentioned：GMOデザインワン株式会社、パシフィックポーター株式会社
eMoBi Co., Ltd. has signed an agreement with 鎌倉市教育委員会 to provide electric tuk-tuks called “Emobi” free of charge to teachers at junior high schools in the city. The initiative aims to ease the burden of commuting and transporting teaching materials.
Companies mentioned：鎌倉市教育委員会
KEIPE株式会社 (nouto Factory Outlet) and Kiyosato Milk Plant have jointly developed “fruit gelato” made with Yamanashi-grown fruit and whey, a byproduct often discarded during cheese production. The product will go on sale on April 28, 2026.
Companies mentioned：KEIPE株式会社、株式会社清里ミルクプラント
“Silk Cream (50g)” from Ärztin, a medical skincare brand launched by South Korea’s Abijou Clinic, has surpassed 3.5 million units in cumulative sales in Japan and South Korea through 2025. The cream contains nanoliposomal EGF, 2 types of peptides (EGF and IGF), adenosine, pea extract, ceramide NP, argan oil, black currant seed oil and bifida ferment lysate, and is designed to moisturize, improve skin elasticity and support the skin barrier. Its low-irritation formula is also suitable for sensitive skin. The brand was established in August 2013 and entered the Japanese market in 2017.
The “Human Resources and Organizational Reform Expo for the AI Era [Spring]” will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from April 15 (Wednesday) to 17 (Friday), 2026. The expo brings together services to update how people and organizations operate in the AI era. Visitors can compare and experience solutions for reskilling support, AI talent development, reviewing compensation and personnel systems, and advancing human capital management.
OriginalグローバルECプラットフォームのAliExpressは、日本の自動車関連アクセサリー市場の需要増に対応し、2026年4月13日16:00から4月20日15:59まで最大60%OFFの「春のわくわくセール」を開催します。2026年3月の「16thアニバーサリーセール」では、自動車用品カテゴリーのGMVが前年比約180%増加しました。日本発のタイヤブランド「SHIBATIRE」は2026年2月にAliExpressに正式出店し、2026年4月初旬には代表取締役がAliExpress本社を訪問し協業について意見交換を行いました。AliExpressは今後も日本の自動車関連アクセサリーカテゴリーを強化し、ブランド誘致と商品拡充を進める方針です。
Originalシーサイドホテル舞子ビラ神戸は、2026年5月6日（水）から5月31日（日）まで、「母の日ステイプラン」を期間限定で販売します。本プランでは、ダイニング「キーウエスト」での本格ディナーとメッセージプレート付きホールケーキを提供。3名様以上での利用や12:00レイトチェックアウト特典も含まれ、家族で明石海峡の絶景を楽しみながら感謝を伝える特別な時間を過ごせます。
Kasumi Co., Ltd.’s “Savory Salt-Fried Domestic Chicken Breast with 4 Kinds of Broth” won the Gold Award in the Eastern Japan Supermarket Deli category at the 17th Karaage Grand Prix®. The product went on sale in March 2026 after an extensive development process, from selecting ingredients to determining the blend. It features a crispy coating, juicy chicken, a subtle salty flavor and the aroma of Japanese-style broth, and is available at all Kasumi stores.
A hero show based on TV Asahi’s “Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity” will be held at Theater G Rosso in Tokyo Dome City on weekends and holidays from April 11 to May 6, 2026. The show features a crossover between Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity and Kamen Rider Zeztz, with Gavan Bushido and Gavan Luminous also appearing in a story that crosses dimensions. Each performance runs for about 30 minutes, and ticket prices range from 1,800 yen to 3,400 yen depending on seat type and age.
ターキッシュ エアラインズ has announced changes to its management structure. Former CFO Professor Murat Şeker has been appointed chairman of the board, and former CCO Ahmet Olmuştur has been appointed CEO.
Companies mentioned：ターキッシュ エアラインズ、ターキッシュ テクニック、サンエクスプレス、世界銀行、ジラート銀行、IATA
In April 2026, DXONE released a new feature for produce and food wholesalers that supports the management of foods bearing JAN codes. The feature helps businesses expand their product offerings and turn profitable by leveraging existing logistics networks.
Idea Co., Ltd., which operates the maritime industry platform Aisea, has released Aisea Maintenance, a construction management DX solution. The service provides a data collection and aggregation foundation that underpins digital transformation in construction management. This enables the company to provide services across all core areas of the shipping industry: safety management, vessel allocation and operations management, marine affairs and engineering.
株式会社チケットプラス has announced that its electronic ticket service Ticketpla and official resale service Ticketpla Trade have been selected for Terumi Yoshida’s event on June 8.
Companies mentioned：株式会社チケットプラス、株式会社エムアップホールディングス
OriginalOKI、SOMPOリスク、損保ジャパンの3社は、ETC2.0のプローブデータを活用したドライバー管理・安全運転支援サービスの実証実験を共同で推進しています。2026年4月に実験を完了し、中小企業向けに低コストでの本格リリースを目指します。
Companies mentioned：沖電気工業株式会社（OKI）、リスクマネジメント株式会社（SOMPOリスク）、損害保険ジャパン株式会社（損保ジャパン）
Viyyon, a baumkuchen specialty shop founded in 1965, opened a new store at Kitasenju Marui in Tokyo on April 10, 2026. The shop offers baumkuchen made using traditional German methods, without emulsifiers or leavening agents, and has won consecutive Gold Awards at the DLG competition. To celebrate the opening, it will sell a limited number of special opening sets for 1,451 yen, including tax, for 5 days from April 10 to 14.
Fanplus Inc. and Dear U plus Inc. announced that Megumi Ota of SKE48 Team E joined the fan communication app “bubble for JAPAN” on April 13, 2026. Ota’s subscription service began at 10:00 a.m. that day, with monthly fees of 600 yen for web payments and 640 yen for in-app payments. SKE48 members can subscribe at the discounted web payment rate of 540 yen. The app provides a private space where artists and fans can exchange messages in real time, and includes features such as automatic translation and livestreaming. SKE48 was formed in Nagoya in July 2008 and released its 36th single, “Sandals Daze,” on March 18, 2026.
Glico Channel Create Co., Ltd. launched a new “e-Gift” feature for its dedicated Office Glico app, a snack delivery service for offices, on April 14, 2026. The feature lets employees send each other gift tickets with messages, making it easy to express everyday gratitude and appreciation and helping foster communication in the office. As relationships grow more tenuous amid the widespread adoption of hybrid work, the service responds to demand for micro-communications. Recipients can use their gifts to purchase products from Office Glico shelves.
Suntory Beverage & Food is launching a campaign on April 27 to mark Pokémon’s 30th anniversary. Customers who purchase eligible bottled drinks can win original merchandise. The company will also release a party pack for its “At-Home Drink Bar” line.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ポケモン
The latest 2026-2027 edition of the “Highway, Service Area (SA) and Parking Area (PA) Guide” will be released by Kodansha on April 16, 2026. In addition to the latest information on evolving SAs and PAs, the book introduces 29 roadside stations across Japan that can be used without additional fees when vehicles equipped with ETC2.0 temporarily exit the highway. It also features value-for-money rice bowls and noodle dishes, as well as information on hamburgers and sandwiches that are easy to enjoy, making it a guide to more enjoyable highway drives. The list price is 1,364 yen (before tax).
Korean cosmetics brand hince (VIVAWAVE Co.,Ltd.) is expanding its mini lip tint lineup on April 16, 2026. The “New Blur Tint Mini” (10 shades in total) will launch in Japan for the first time, alongside two new shades of “Raw Glow Gel Tint Mini.”
Companies mentioned：アインズ＆トルぺ、ショップイン、ハンズ、イオン、ココカラファイン、マツモトキヨシ
Tokai Television Broadcasting and Spready will hold a study and networking event on “the power of listening” in new business development at STATION Ai on May 13.
Companies mentioned：東海テレビ放送株式会社、Spready株式会社、株式会社SQUEEZE
Chachamaru Real Estate DX Co., Ltd. has launched a full-scale “end-to-end DX model” to eliminate the real estate industry’s “multi-layered structure,” handling everything in-house, from investment decisions to sales brokerage, property redevelopment and tenant management. By using technology to optimize labor and intermediary costs and reduce the risk of brokerage disputes, the model has achieved 2.5 times the sales recorded two fiscal periods earlier. The company centrally manages all processes through its digital infrastructure, aiming to improve service quality for customers and ensure fair pricing.
Sports technology company Euphoria has formed a capital and business alliance with Sysmex, a major laboratory testing company. The companies aim to integrate biometric and behavioral data to develop new solutions for sports and healthcare.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユーフォリア、シスメックス株式会社
ほぼ日曜日, a gallery space operated by Hobonichi Inc. on the 8th floor of Shibuya PARCO, will open for a limited time as a “kayōkyoku café,” where visitors can enjoy Showa-era popular songs on high-quality audio equipment. It will run from Friday, April 24, 2026, through Sunday, May 17. Admission is free, with a one-drink minimum, and Sound Create of Ginza, Tokyo, will provide the sound system. During the event, the venue will also host “My 5 Songs,” a series of talk events featuring guests including 人間横丁, Lily Franky, 幡野広志, みの, 夢眠ねむ, 燃え殻, 渡辺真理 and 糸井重里. Tickets for the talk events cost 2,200 yen and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14.
Kao Corporation has been selected for the “Digital Transformation Stocks (DX Stocks) 2026” list, chosen by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Under its medium-term management plan “K27,” the company is promoting company-wide DX with AI at its core. It was highly rated for its use of data from core systems, building a data utilization platform through “My Kao,” and developing digital talent. Kao aims to transform its business and enhance corporate value through DX.
OriginalOKI、SOMPOリスクマネジメント、損保ジャパンの3社が、ETC2.0のデータを活用した中小企業向けドライバー管理・安全支援サービスの実証実験を共同で開始した。
Companies mentioned：沖電気工業株式会社（OKI）、SOMPOリスクマネジメント株式会社、損害保険ジャパン株式会社
MegaHouse will release a “Reiwa Evolution Edition” of “Tick Tock Ban Ban,” a classic Showa-era puzzle game with new features, in late April 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社メガハウス、バンダイナムコグループ、American Plastic Equipment, Inc.
Golf apparel brand “MARK & LONA” will release a limited-edition collaboration hoodie with Hello Kitty, the “Hello Skully Zip Hoodie,” on April 13, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社キューブ
LY Corporation has launched its digital content payment feature for all businesses on LINE Mini App. Online applications through the developer console are now available, with the change expected to speed up implementation.
Companies mentioned：Playco社
KONAMI eSports Academy will lead instruction for the “第一学院高等学校 eSports Online Course” starting in April 2027. The course lets students learn eSports at home while balancing their high school studies and supports them in building accomplishments for their future careers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント、第一学院高等学校
CLF PARTNERS Inc. has published a special interview with Hideaki Kitanaka, a professor in the Faculty of Commerce at Takushoku University, on its sales knowledge media outlet, “Sales Insight.” The interview explores how to systematize sales practices that have traditionally depended on individual skill, and turn them into insights that support sustainable organizational growth amid changes in the field driven by a shrinking workforce and the spread of AI. Key topics included learning the “science of sales,” moving away from dependence on high performers, and the division of roles between AI and people. As a professional firm specializing in sales, CLF PARTNERS supports client companies in maximizing revenue and transforming into “self-sustaining sales organizations.”
The General Incorporated Association Good Sea has released “GOOD SEA Future Report Vol. 2,” demonstrating that seaweed farming expands ecosystems. A survey across 6 marine areas nationwide found that cultivated seaweed beds increase biomass and species numbers and form food chains.
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人日本財団
LINEヤフー株式会社 has added an integration with LINE Manga to its rewards app LINE WALK. The new feature lets users fill an in-app meter and earn coins by reading manga.
Companies mentioned：LINEヤフー株式会社
Original株式会社Lenaは、ヘアケア家電ブランド「Lena」のヘアアイロンを対象とした母の日限定ギフトキャンペーンを、2026年4月13日から5月17日まで公式オンラインショップで実施します。対象商品購入者には、フラワーリボンラッピング、オリジナルステッカー、メッセージカード、バンスクリップ、ラッピングバッグが提供されます。Lenaのヘアアイロンは5,000円から8,000円台で、主に10代・20代女性に支持されています。
Original中埜酒造は、5月に咲くよう調整された桜のミニ盆栽と梅酒、桜柄のグラスがセットになった「おうちでお花見 ～梅酒と盆栽セット～」をオンライン限定で発売した。母の日のギフトや自宅での花見に最適。
Companies mentioned：株式会社妙興 (盆栽妙)、丸モ高木陶器
Originalアスタリール株式会社は、次世代成分NMNと防御成分アスタキサンチンを配合した医療機関取扱サプリメント「アスタリール NMN＋アスタキサンチン」を2026年4月15日（水）に新発売します。本製品は、細胞の働きをサポートし、エネルギッシュで若々しい毎日を応援します。NMN（250mg）、アスタキサンチン（12mg）、ヒシエキス（100mg）の3成分を配合し、国内GMP認証工場で製造され、1日1袋（4粒）の便利な個包装です。希望小売価格は15,984円です。
Royal Canin Japan launched the “Calling All ‘Poop Faces’ Collection” campaign on April 13, 2026, to raise awareness of the importance of assessing cats’ health by looking at their stool. The campaign highlights that pet owners often overlook the firmness of their cats’ stools and that cats need about 50ml of water per 1kg of body weight. Hard stools can cause discomfort, constipation and loss of appetite, making stool a barometer of health. The campaign invites people to submit photos of their cats’ “poop faces,” with prizes such as wood carvings and illustrations awarded to the top vote-getters. The campaign website also features a “Cat Poop Diagnosis” and Royal Canin veterinary diets to support appropriate nutritional management for cats. The submission period runs from April 13 to June 1, 2026, and voting runs through June 2.
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OriginalWEリーグのクラシエカップ決勝に、テレビ東京の番組『シナぷしゅ』のキャラクター「ぷしゅぷしゅ」らが来場。家族で観戦しやすい環境づくりをアピール。
Companies mentioned：WEリーグ、テレビ東京、クラシエ
Asante Inc.’s Tohoku-Fukushima Branch signed an agreement with Yamagata Prefecture on community watch activities on March 19, 2026. The agreement aims to build a community where everyone can live with peace of mind by watching over people in need of support, including older adults, people with disabilities and children, and connecting them with appropriate assistance. Asante will conduct community watch activities as part of its regular work and contact municipalities if it notices anything unusual, or the police or fire department in an emergency. It will also cooperate with municipal efforts to prevent social isolation.
Napoli no Kama, a pizza delivery chain operated by Strawberry Corners Inc., has teamed up with Maruka Foods Co., Ltd.’s Peyang to launch “Peyang Pizza” and “Extra Spicy! Peyang Pizza” in limited quantities from April 14, 2026. The pizzas were produced by YouTuber Hikaru and cost 3,200 yen each, including tax, in size L (30cm).
早稲田大学 has announced its lineup of special exhibitions at on-campus museums for the first half of fiscal 2026. Planned exhibitions include one on Japanese romantic comedy films and another on refugee literature.
Companies mentioned：早稲田大学、坪内博士記念演劇博物館、會津八一記念博物館、早稲田大学歴史館、国際文学館（村上春樹ライブラリー）、早稲田スポーツミュージアム、本庄早稲田の杜ミュージアム
Luxury diamond jewelry brand Graff (格拉夫) has unveiled a new campaign for its Butterfly collection, showcasing the beauty of transformation and rebirth in nature through exquisite craftsmanship.
Companies mentioned：グラフダイヤモンズジャパン株式会社、グラフ
Notion Labs Japan has opened applications for the “Notion Campus Leader Program 2026” for university students. The program aims to encourage students to use Notion and support their career development.
Companies mentioned：Notion Labs Japan合同会社、株式会社リブ・コンサルティング
In spring 2026, Mie Prefecture’s first official Hokkaido antenna shop, “Hokkaido Dosanko Plaza,” will open on April 25 (Sat.) on the 2nd floor Green Patio of Kintetsu Department Store Yokkaichi. It will be jointly operated by Kintetsu Department Store and the Hokkaido Trade and Products Promotion Association, and will carry about 600 items, including Hokkaido seafood, dairy products, agricultural products, famous confections and trending sweets. To mark the opening, limited quantities of items such as “Akai Silo” from Kitami’s Seigetsu and “Jaga Pokkuru” from Calbee’s Chitose plant in Chitose will also be sold. Hokkaido Governor Naomichi Suzuki has also sent a message.
Kneipp Japan Inc. will launch 5 items from its “Kneipp Mint Series,” including bath products and foaming body wash designed to cool down summer discomfort and fatigue, in limited quantities from April 21, 2026.
COFO Inc. has signed a brand ambassador agreement with the esports team よしもとゲーミング, operated by Yoshimoto Kogyo. The partnership will support professional gamers’ training environments through COFO products and accelerate development of next-generation products.
Companies mentioned：吉本興業株式会社、よしもとゲーミング
ALCANTARA® is supporting “Weaving Connections,” an installation by artist Verena Melgarejo Weinandt, at the exhibition “TIDE OF RETURNS,” running from March 28 to October 11, 2026, at Ocean Space in the former Church of San Lorenzo in Venice. The work uses ALCANTARA® material and explores water, care for others and connections with Indigenous communities.
In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, the Damiani Group achieved revenue of more than 400 million euros and outperformed overall market trends. The company boosted brand awareness by appointing I.N of K-pop boy band Stray Kids as a global ambassador. It is also expanding its hard luxury portfolio, including through its acquisition of Baume & Mercier from Richemont and the acquisition of Laboratorio Carraro S.r.l. to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities.
日本生協連 will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a 3-day retro-style “Kissa Coop” experience in Shibuya from April 24 to 26, appealing to younger customers.
Companies mentioned：日本生活協同組合連合会、日本生協連
Full KAITEN Inc. has launched “FULL KAITEN〈Store Agent〉,” a business support tool for retail store staff that recommends actions directly linked to sales without requiring data analysis.
Roche Diagnostics announced the 13 recipients of the “Roche Infectious Disease Award 2025.” The top prize went to 高橋希 of 千葉大学, whose research showed the potential of a novel therapeutic target for sepsis.
Companies mentioned：千葉大学、慶應義塾大学、東京科学大学、国立健康危機管理研究機構、大阪大学、東北大学、北海道大学、広島大学
TSP太陽株式会社 has begun the full-scale rollout of “SHIROYAGI,” an event management app also adopted at the Osaka-Kansai Expo. The app centralizes operations such as going paperless and managing lost items and missing children, helping reduce workloads.
Companies mentioned：公益社団法人2025年日本国際博覧会協会
Originalリコーの調査で、営業担当者の72.4%が日程調整に1日30分以上費やし、57.0%が機会損失を経験していることが判明。「RICOH ビジネスクラウド：アポ取り」の新機能で即時予約を実現する。
Companies mentioned：株式会社リコー
リクルートマネジメントソリューションズ and 日経BP released the results of the “企業の新卒採用実態調査2026.” About 60% of companies are struggling to meet their hiring targets, prompting a review of recruitment methods, including the use of AI.
Companies mentioned：株式会社日経BP、日経ビジネス
Golf apparel brand “MARK & LONA” will release new coffee products and apparel from its café concept “GOLF OR Café by MARK & LONA” for a limited time starting April 13, 2026.
Companies mentioned：MARK & LONA
Laguna Garden Hotel in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, will offer Mother’s Day afternoon tea and a special Mother’s Day Chinese lunch set for 2 days only, May 9 and 10, 2026. The afternoon tea includes carnations and live piano music, and is served as a course featuring fresh pasta with roast beef as the main dish. The Chinese lunch set will be served at the Chinese restaurant 壺中天 and includes dim sum cart service and a special menu. The price is ¥3,500 per person, including tax.
Korean apparel brand “Wacky Willy” has unveiled its 2026 summer collection, “The Sweet & Salty Summer.” GISELLE (ジゼル) is the collection’s ambassador, and the pieces feature light textures and romantic silhouettes. The official online store will hold limited-time events from April 13 to 19, 2026, including a sale of up to 15% off and giveaways of photocards and secret gifts.
ゲオストア will open its 2nd location of “Geo Digital Base,” a new concept combining sales and purchases of digital products with repairs, setup consultations and rentals, in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture, on April 25. It will be the brand’s first location in the Greater Tokyo area.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ゲオホールディングス
“DX Comprehensive EXPO,” “Business Innovation Japan” and “AI World,” being held in the Tokai region for the first time, will take place over 3 days, from April 14 to 16, 2026, at Port Messe Nagoya. The exhibition brings together IT, AI and DX solutions to support greater productivity and stronger business foundations, and expects more than 180,000 visits in total. A venue map has been released, and the program is also set to include Bizcrew webinars where visitors can compare products, as well as special talks by prominent figures and experts including 落合博満, ひろゆき, 日本マイクロソフト, ソフトバンク and 日清食品HD.
Burton will begin selling the limited-edition “Celebration Snowboard” on April 14, honoring the achievements of 3 team riders, including 深田茉莉.
Companies mentioned：B Lab
paiza株式会社 announced that it will sponsor the “U-22 Programming Contest 2026” as a Gold Sponsor for the 2nd consecutive year, aiming to discover the next generation of IT talent.
Companies mentioned：U-22プログラミング・コンテスト実行委員会
株式会社WIZE announced that its cumulative acquisition of the cryptocurrency Solana (SOL) has reached ¥500 million (more than 24,500 SOL), putting it at the equivalent of 15th place in the global ranking of corporate holders.
Companies mentioned：株式会社WIZE、株式会社モブキャストホールディングス、CoinGecko、Dawn Labs、ソラナ財団、DoubleZero
株式会社オミカレ, in partnership with Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, will hold “Koi Fes 2026 in KANAZAWA,” a singles event for around 100 people, at the Kanazawa City Hall Second Main Building on May 10, 2026 (Sunday). The public-private partnership event combines the reliability of local government with Omicale’s ability to attract participants and expertise in matchmaking to address the “decline in opportunities to meet,” a factor in Japan’s falling birthrate and rising rates of unmarried people. At the previous event, held in November 2025, 42 couples formed among 99 participants, achieving an 85% matching rate. The upcoming event is set to include a seminar by matchmaking coordinator 荒木直美, use of the dedicated “Omicale Live” app, and local sweets served at the Kanazawa City Hall Second Main Building venue.
ライオン, in collaboration with サッポロビール and 味の素冷凍食品, demonstrated that its “CHARMY Magica” dish soap removes “hard-to-see grime” from glasses and frying pans, helping beer and gyoza look more appetizing.
Companies mentioned：サッポロビール株式会社、味の素冷凍食品株式会社
The L’Oréal Group has been named one of Ethisphere’s “World’s Most Ethical Companies for 2026” for the 17th time. Its corporate ethics and ESG practices were recognized.
Companies mentioned：エシスフィア（Ethisphere）
株式会社インテージ will publish the book “なぜ日本人は、それを選ぶのか？” on April 13, 2026, drawing on extensive consumer data. A second printing was quickly ordered in response to interest even before its release, and the book is attracting attention as a compass for navigating uncertain times.
Companies mentioned：朝日新聞出版、インテージグループ
積水化学工業 will introduce its “100-Year Long-Term Support System” for セキスイハイム owners in conjunction with the 55th anniversary of its housing business in 2026. The system includes free building inspections through 100 years after handover.
Companies mentioned：積水化学工業株式会社
Akamai released its “State of the Internet (SOTI)” report, “Protecting the Publishing Industry: Navigating the Era of AI Bots,” on April 8, 2026. According to the report, AI bot activity increased 300% in 2025, and the media industry, including publishers, accounted for 13% of AI bot traffic, making it the 2nd most targeted industry globally. AI bots targeting publishing-related companies account for 40% of all AI bot activity. AI bots are being deployed to collect data for LLMs and enhance AI-powered search tools. In the fourth quarter of 2024, referral traffic from AI chatbots fell by about 96% compared with traditional Google searches. OpenAI is the largest source of AI bot traffic targeting media companies, and publishing-related companies account for 40% of all requests from OpenAI’s AI bots. AI training crawlers account for 63% of all AI bots targeting the media industry (37% for publishing-related companies), while AI fetchers account for 25% (43% for publishing-related companies). Patrick Sullivan, Akamai’s CTO for Security Strategy, noted that AI bots are eroding revenue sources such as advertising and subscriptions, increasing infrastructure costs and reducing brand exposure. The report offers a new security approach for the publishing industry and an AI bot management checklist.
PIA Corporation released new colors “Cherish Brown” and “Gray Bunny” from “MOLAK,” the color contact lens brand produced by Sakura Miyawaki, on April 13, 2026.
Companies mentioned：A.M. Entertainment