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株式会社ウェブリポ announced that it will revamp the listing plans for “Franchise WEB Report” starting in June 2026, making its information session recruitment feature completely free across all plans.
Companies mentioned：だんらんの家
Experiential customization shop “らぶLab” is holding a spend-and-save promotion at its Harajuku store to celebrate the Yokohama Chinatown store welcoming more than 333 visitors and the opening of the Harajuku store.
Companies mentioned：Ninevation合同会社
株式会社ガジリオン and Kochi University of Health Sciences have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement on fundraising to improve the educational environment. A portion of the revenue from the recruitment service “ABC” will be donated to the university.
Companies mentioned：学校法人土佐リハ学院
ECMS Japan, which provides logistics for cross-border e-commerce, has begun API integration with Ship&co, an app for issuing shipping labels. The integration enables automatic generation of customs documents and shipping labels, streamlining international shipping operations.
Companies mentioned：株式会社BERTRAND、Shopify、eBay、Amazon、BASE、Magento、FedEx、DHL、UPS、日本郵便、ヤマト運輸、佐川急便
Dousuku株式会社 will hold “Dousuku Academy 11th In-Person Event in Nagoya,” a hands-on workshop on video commerce using TikTok Shop, free of charge in Nagoya on Friday, April 24, 2026. The practical program is designed to teach even beginners the filming and editing skills needed to monetize on TikTok Shop using just 1 smartphone in 1 day. Past participants include creators and sellers who achieved monthly sales of 10 million yen within 3 months of the event, as well as those who surpassed monthly sales of 100 million yen. The event will cover monetization mechanisms and techniques, a filming workshop led by professionals, and an on-the-spot video posting challenge.
Atelier Lemon Leaf will display a large-scale visual advertisement featuring dogs and cats wearing flower crowns in the underground passage at Tokyo Metro Ginza Station, near Exit C4 at the Sukiyabashi intersection, from April 20 to April 26, 2026. The flower crowns feature a patented, registered design that uses no wire, with pet safety in mind. The advertisement measures approximately 2 meters high by 6 meters wide, and the displayed works were created by ordinary pet owners who are students. The company also offers a “Soft Flower Crown Instructor Training Course.”
株式会社遊食房屋 will grand open “Live Fish and Performance Seto Park,” a theater-style restaurant in Utazu, Kagawa Prefecture, on April 15, 2026. It will showcase the food and culture of Setouchi.
Companies mentioned：寶月堂、香川県立多度津高校
BERTRAND, provider of Ship&co, and ECMS Japan, a logistics provider for cross-border e-commerce, have launched an API integration. Users can now issue ECMS EXPRESS shipping labels and prepare customs invoices through Ship&co, helping reduce shipping costs and improve efficiency for cross-border e-commerce.
Companies mentioned：株式会社BERTRAND、株式会社ECMSジャパン、FedEx、DHL、UPS、日本郵便、ヤマト運輸、佐川急便、Shopify、Amazon、BASE、eBay、Magento、ECMSグループ
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Nexthink has announced “Mobile Experience,” a new solution for Android and iOS devices. It provides IT visibility across mobile environments and improves the digital employee experience (DEX).
Companies mentioned：Citrix、Omnissa、AWS、Microsoft
Kamikatsu, Tokushima Prefecture, and 株式会社スペック will hold the sustainable beer garden “Future Beer Garden 2026” in Otemachi, Tokyo, in May 2026. The event will feature installations such as a waste station where visitors can experience resource circulation.
Companies mentioned：三菱地所グループ、Wrap建築設計事務所、ロックペイント株式会社、ChopValue Japan、ＵＡＣＪ、EcoinnoJapan
The number of students participating in Earth Travel Mito’s educational travel programs has surpassed 13,000, a 3-fold increase in 2 years. The “inquiry-based learning” program, which draws on Ibaraki Prefecture’s local resources, is highly regarded by private schools in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Companies mentioned：東洋英和女学院小学部、鎌倉学園中学校高等学校、関東学院中学校高等学校、笠間市立岩間中学校
Original韓国のダーマコスメブランドCentellian24は、2026年4月15日から4月21日まで@cosme NAGOYAで期間限定ポップアップストアを開催します。このイベントでは、既存の「マデカシリーズ」と「PDRNシリーズ」に加え、5月中旬に全国発売予定の新作「集中ケアシリーズ」3種セラムがオフラインで初公開されます。また、TOMORROW X TOGETHERのTAEHYUNが新アンバサダーとして紹介されます。SNSフォローや購入金額に応じた特典が提供されます。
Omi Japan has launched “Omi-PHR™ for Pharma,” a PHR development package for pharmaceutical companies. It includes functions needed for “Beyond the Pill” strategies, such as medication management and PRO collection.
Companies mentioned：Omiグループ
Since launching its service in 2018, 株式会社オクタウェル has surpassed 60,000 cumulative participants in specific health guidance as of April 2026. The continuation rate through final assessment is 96.9%, well above the industry average, while satisfaction among program completers remains high at 95.9%. The company combines results with practical effectiveness through its registered dietitian training model, flexible operational design and in-house business management system. Going forward, it aims to expand into preventive healthcare and advance social implementation and standardization.
Smart Craft representative Ukibe will speak at “MDX 2026 Manufacturing AI & DX EXPO,” which will be held at Makuhari Messe on April 15 and 16, 2026. The event is part of “Startup JAPAN 2026” and focuses on digital transformation and the use of the latest technology in manufacturing. Ukibe will speak on “Japanese-Style Manufacturing DX That Delivers Results Through Full Use of AI: How Should the Manufacturing Industry Use Data Today?” and present practical solutions and the latest examples of digitizing worksites and implementing AI. Advance registration is required.
German technology company Tempris GmbH has developed proprietary sensor technology that provides real-time visibility into product temperatures during pharmaceutical freeze-drying processes. The technology addresses the longstanding challenge of indirect temperature verification and enables continuous temperature control. A free webinar featuring Tempris GmbH CEO Anton Mangold will be held on May 27, 2026, introducing how the technology works, its implementation benefits and use cases. Information about the webinar will also be available at CPHI Japan 2026 and Interphex Japan 2026.
HR tech company 株式会社HERP has adopted Andel Work, a corporate health support service from アンドエル株式会社. The service consolidates occupational physician services and stress checks, improving employee convenience and reducing costs.
Companies mentioned：株式会社HERP
株式会社ブリングアウト’s AI conversation analysis platform BRING OUT has been selected for a proof-of-concept analysis of sales meeting data involving 150 SUBARU locations nationwide and a sales force of 1,000. The initiative aims to prevent sales discussions from becoming a black box and improve customer service quality.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SUBARU
株式会社プリメディカ has released version 2.0 of its health management app, “PreMedica Test Results Registration App.” The new version adds an API integration with Arteryex株式会社’s PHR app “Pashatto Karte,” allowing users to easily digitize health checkup results by taking photos. This will support “Health Checkup 2.0,” an initiative to gain a multifaceted, ongoing understanding of personal health and improve lifestyle habits and health awareness. Users can also register results from the children’s stomach test “Uncheck.”
株式会社新経営サービス will hold a seminar on recruiting university graduates for small- and medium-sized business owners in Fukui on May 21, 2026. It will explain what makes companies attractive to students and share recruitment know-how.
Companies mentioned：日本実業出版社
Okumura Corporation and Marugo Foundation Engineering Co., Ltd. added a construction method using an all-rotation machine to their jointly developed enlarged-base pile method, the Okumura-Marugo Enlarged-Base Pile Method (OMR/B-2), and renewed its technical review certification as of Jan. 6, 2026. The expansion is expected to enable construction without an earth drill machine even when underground obstacles are present, reducing construction time and costs while ensuring ground stability. Under the new method, the all-rotation machine handles the entire process, from shaft excavation to enlarged-base excavation. The companies plan to actively propose the method for urban redevelopment projects and similar work.
Arteryex’s PHR app “Pashatto Karte” has been adopted for PreMedica’s “PreMedica Test Results Registration App.” API integration enables centralized management of health checkup data and is expected to promote preventive care.
Companies mentioned：株式会社プリメディカ
NASEF JAPAN introduced a regular membership system on April 1, 2026, as it moves toward establishing a nationwide organization. To mark the occasion, it will hold a press conference on April 24 to announce its future activities and plans for establishing regional branches.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サードウェーブ、株式会社NTTe-Sports、株式会社ロジクール、金沢工業大学、株式会社アプリシエイト、eスタジアム株式会社、木村情報技術株式会社、株式会社熊本日日新聞社、楽天グループ株式会社
株式会社エーアイセキュリティラボ and 株式会社ハートビーツ will jointly hold a webinar on May 14, 2026, on how to comply with the “Supply Chain Security Assessment System,” which is scheduled to launch in fiscal 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エーアイセキュリティラボ、株式会社ハートビーツ
Focus Co., Ltd., a custom apparel manufacturer, has launched a new service that lets customers change the thread color of an embroidery design in up to 2 variations at no charge. The service covers apparel, bags, caps and other items.
Kokopelli Inc. will hold an online earnings briefing for individual and institutional investors on May 14, 2026. CEO Shigeru Kondo will speak about the results for the fiscal year ended March 2026 and the growth strategy starting in the fiscal year ending March 2027. Participation is free, and the event will be held as a Zoom webinar, with time set aside for questions and answers. Questions may also be submitted in advance. The briefing will give participants an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the company’s businesses and services.
ROHM Co., Ltd. has released the ROHM PLECS Simulator, which enables designers of power electronics circuits to rapidly simulate the operation of ROHM power devices online. Based on PLECS®, the tool can significantly reduce the work involved in selecting optimal devices during the initial stages of circuit design. 20 types of topologies are already available, and the company plans to add more device models and topologies. The tool is free to use, and a detailed manual is also available.
株式会社オロパス and 株式会社キーワードマーケティング will hold a webinar on April 21, 2026, focusing on ways to increase branded searches (citations) in the AI era.
Companies mentioned：株式会社キーワードマーケティング
BizTech Co., Ltd. has opened visitor registration for AI Market ExCon 2026, an AI-focused exhibition and conference to be held in Shiodome, Tokyo, on June 2, 2026.
Companies mentioned：日本マイクロソフト株式会社、アクセンチュア株式会社
Acompany has raised a total of ¥960 million through venture debt from 5 institutions, including Hokkoku Bank. The funding will accelerate the development of confidential AI and recruitment.
Companies mentioned：株式会社北國銀行、あおぞら企業投資株式会社、Funds Startups株式会社、株式会社りそな銀行、株式会社日本政策金融公庫
eve autonomy Inc. will exhibit eve auto® at MODEX 2026, a trade show for the manufacturing and logistics industries to be held in Atlanta, United States, from April 13 to 16, 2026. Along with an on-site display of an autonomous vehicle, the company will present use cases and operational scenarios from Japan and accept inquiries about business expansion in the North American market. Through the exhibition, eve autonomy aims to raise its profile in global markets and contribute to sustainable operations.
IC Clinic conducted a survey on facial redness and rosacea and announced that 86.0% of respondents with experience of laser treatment (V-beam or ICON) felt their redness had improved.
Martha 21, a multi-purpose shopping center operated by Kawabou Co., Ltd., has adopted Misecile, a foot-traffic analysis AI Agent provided by GROWTH VERSE Co., Ltd. The tool enables the center to assess its current position by comparing it with nearby facilities, analyze changes in customer movement following the closure or opening of nearby stores, verify promotional initiatives and strengthen tenant support. Through the use of this data, Martha 21 aims to improve the precision of its promotional initiatives and enhance facility operations. Misecile uses smartphone big data to provide a diverse range of data analysis at an industry-leading level.
株式会社Sprocket has released a U.S. store visit report warning of the demise of stores without a “reason to visit.” It will hold a networking event for retail and e-commerce businesses on May 13 to discuss customer experience in the AI era.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Sprocket、エンバーポイント株式会社、一般社団法人リテールAI研究会、合同会社db-lab
エン株式会社 and 株式会社PeopleX established a joint venture, エンPeopleX株式会社, in April 2026, combining HRTech with conversational AI technology. The company aims to enhance recruitment operations by offering PeopleX’s AI products on an OEM basis and implementing AI in existing services.
Companies mentioned：エン株式会社、株式会社PeopleX、エンPeopleX株式会社
MODE, Inc., a Silicon Valley-based startup, announced that Tekken Construction Co., Ltd. has adopted BizStack to improve the management of dump truck operations at construction sites. The system enables real-time visualization of vehicle locations and automatic AI notifications when vehicles pass geofences. Previously, traffic controllers had difficulty knowing in advance when dump trucks were approaching. BizStack helps reduce their physical and psychological burden and strengthens safety measures for third parties. MODE plans to further enhance data utilization through generative AI and support the construction industry’s digital transformation.
株式会社Dooox will hold a webinar titled “Entering India and Business Strategy” on May 15, 2026, through its India market-entry support platform, Do Lab India.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Dooox、HLSグローバル、Zoom
Promotool has appointed Yoshitaka Okubo, a new graduate with strong AI implementation skills, as deputy director of the Promotool Fragrance AI Lab. The appointment will accelerate productivity innovation through AI and data utilization in the fragrance industry.
Brooks Brothers Japan Co., Ltd. is launching a Japan-exclusive collaboration with BARBARIAN, North America's largest rugby shirt maker. The collaboration items will go on sale at the Brooks Brothers official online store and select stores starting April 15, 2026. Based on short-sleeved rugby shirts made with 8oz lightweight fabric for everyday wear, the items feature the BB 1 stripe. They are made to Japan size specifications designed with Japanese body types in mind and are priced at 25,300 yen each, tax included.
Stretch specialty chain Dr.stretch will open its 4th Sapporo-area location, La Sola Sapporo, on April 18. With more than 300 locations worldwide, Dr.stretch offers its proprietary Core Balance Stretch technique, with professional trainers targeting deep muscles. To mark the opening, a special promotion offering 45-minute stretching sessions for 1,500 yen, tax included, will run from April 18 to May 10. The company is operated by nobitel Co., Ltd., which is also stepping up recruitment of stretching trainers as it expands its business.
Shibuya Future Design and the TOKYO CRAFT BEER WEEK Executive Committee will co-host the urban culture festival “SHIBUYA CROSS-CULTURE FEST.” at Yoyogi Park on April 25 and 26, 2026. The event will bring together craft beer, Korean culture and skateboarding to create a new urban experience.
Companies mentioned：TOKYO CRAFT BEER WEEK 実行委員会、代々木公園STAGES、XLARGE、Instant
Nihon Chouzai Co., Ltd. has been recognized for the first time in the continuing education division of “DC Excellent Company 2026,” established by the NPO Pension Education Association. The program recognizes companies that actively manage defined contribution (DC) pension plans, work to create an environment where employees can make effective use of the plans, and achieve outstanding results. Nihon Chouzai was praised for its multifaceted support system, including regularly holding investment education seminars to improve employees’ financial literacy. The company says it will continue building a foundation where employees can work with confidence through active investment in human capital.
SA Co., Ltd. sold an old, vacant building on a small plot of land. The property had not been surveyed and had multiple encroachments, making it difficult to put to use. SA considered various plans, including tenant use and conversion into offices, and assessed the property’s potential value. Persistent negotiations with neighboring landowners and the eventual completion of a survey made the sale possible.
Original韓国ファッションブランド「DUGGY」が、ECプラットフォーム「60%（シックスティーパーセント）」にて、最大20%OFFのセールと購入金額に応じたノベルティキャンペーンを2026年4月14日12:00から4月21日23:59まで実施。株式会社シックスティーパーセントは2018年7月設立、代表取締役は真部大河。アジア10カ国以上から2700以上のブランド、15万点以上のアイテムを取り扱うグローバルファッションECストア「60%」を運営。
HATTRICK Auction, operated by Valuence Japan Inc., will hold “Gekidan Maeno’s 500-Yen Musical ~The Little Mermaid Princess Non~ SPECIAL AUCTION” from April 12 to April 19, 2026. The auction will feature script, costume and prop sets used by 15 cast members in a musical held at Lumine the Yoshimoto on April 12, 2026. The musical is based on the concept of cast members preparing costumes and props with a production budget of 500 yen, and aims to make it easy for people to enjoy performing arts.
The cumulative number of guest rooms at accommodations featuring products from MTG Co., Ltd.’s beauty brand ReFa, known as “ReFa Rooms,” surpassed 100,000 as of March 31, 2026. As travelers’ interest in beauty and wellness grows, the rooms are being introduced rapidly across Japan.
Companies mentioned：シックスセンシズ京都、HOTEL VISON
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エン株式会社 and PeopleX established the joint venture “En PeopleX” in April 2026. The company will use conversational AI technology to support people from recruitment through success after joining.
Companies mentioned：エン株式会社、株式会社PeopleX
Takashimaya is holding a POP UP SHOP for “Fashion for ALL your SENSES,” presenting fashion that everyone, including people with visual impairments, can enjoy through the senses.
Companies mentioned：ダブルスタンダードクロージング
At Watches & Wonders 2026, Bulgari unveiled the new “Octo Finissimo,” with a 37mm case that achieves a more compact and refined design. Equipped with a newly developed Solotempo movement, it demonstrates exceptional design and technical expertise.
Companies mentioned：LVMH
Hanshin Umeda Main Store will run its “Hanshin Mother’s Day 2026” campaign from April 15 to May 10, 2026. The campaign offers experiential gifts such as professional makeup and photography, flower arranging and a photo session, and personal color analysis. It will also feature gift items recommended by Hanshin Department Store staff, along with dining and relaxation options. In addition, the “Hanshin Family Photo Exhibition” will be held from April 22 to May 26.
Originalマジセミ株式会社と株式会社オープンソース活用研究所が協力し、「BtoBマーケにおける対面セミナーの動向」をテーマとしたウェビナーを開催します。コロナ禍を経てオンライン施策が定着する中、対面セミナーの再評価が進んでおり、特にBtoB領域では信頼形成や商材理解の点で対面接点の重要性が増しています。本ウェビナーでは、オフライン開催とウェビナーの費用対効果、運営負荷、集客の広がり、継続性などを中立的に比較し、限られた予算と工数で成果を最大化するためのウェビナー活用方法を解説します。
Assetment Co., Ltd. will hold a webinar focusing on gaps in the management of SaaS accounts for temporary and contracted workers. Unlike accounts for full-time employees, those for external workers are often inadequately managed, while the separation of identity management from SaaS license management presents another challenge. The webinar will explain how to centrally manage external workers’ identity information and cloud licenses by linking them to an IT asset register, and offer practical tips to prevent accounts from being overlooked. It is recommended for information systems staff and those considering a review of their IT asset management.
NOVE Co., Ltd. will hold a webinar focusing on the problem of employees taking another leave of absence after time off for mental health issues. According to a Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey, more than 10% of workers take leave for at least 1 month due to mental health reasons, and the high rate of repeat leave is a concern. The webinar will outline the circumstances of employees on leave and the risks to companies, and explain how to establish a systematic approach to return-to-work support. It will share expertise that has helped reduce the rate of repeat leave to 5% or less, including establishing return-to-work criteria and providing self-care guidance, and is recommended for executives and human resources and labor relations staff.
Kodansha will release the first guidebook to take an in-depth look at shop information for all 80 stores at 東京ディズニーリゾート on April 16.
Companies mentioned：株式会社講談社、東京ディズニーリゾート、東京ディズニーランド、東京ディズニーシー、ディズニー、ボン・ヴォヤージュ、イクスピアリ
Original富山県は、ゴールデンウィーク期間中に富山湾のホタルイカをテーマにした特別ツアーを企画し、ANAクラウンプラザホテル富山、スーパーホテルPremier富山 城址公園前、ホテルヴィスキオ富山などの宿泊施設と連携して提供しています。このツアーは、一般非公開の漁港でホタルイカの発光を鑑賞し、水揚げされたばかりのホタルイカを使った朝食を体験するものです。2026年5月9日、10日、16日、17日、23日、24日に実施され、料金はホテルやプランによって異なります（例: ANAクラウンプラザホテル富山連携プランは2名1組74,600円から）。この取り組みは、県外からの日帰り客が多いという課題に対応し、「すし県 とやま」ブランディングの一環として、夜間の滞在を促進し観光消費額の拡大を目指しています。
LUMRAN (ルムラン) has begun preselling a car smartphone holder that can be attached and removed repeatedly through Makuake, a crowdfunding service for supporting new products and experiences. The product features strong suction from nano gel and a vacuum suction cup, as well as one-touch smartphone mounting using a magnet. It was developed in response to issues with conventional car smartphone holders, including difficulty changing their position or installing them, as well as concerns among consumers who feel uncertain when purchasing from the many similar products on the market. LUMRAN also offers a “peace-of-mind guarantee” to address concerns after purchase. The project began on March 21, 2026, and is scheduled to end on May 30. The planned retail price is 4,980 yen.
Familient, the child care service of Synk Co., Ltd., has been named a “Serandipians Preferred Experiences Partner” by luxury travel consortium Traveller Made. The company will strengthen its provision of high-value-added services for affluent families visiting Japan.
Companies mentioned：Traveller Made、Serandipians
Rainforest Co., Ltd. has strengthened OpenCTI and AI-focused MCP integrations for “Senda-Nexus,” its domestic IP threat intelligence service. Using observation data from NICT and its proprietary honeypot, the service enables more advanced threat analysis and AI automation.
Companies mentioned：国立研究開発法人情報通信研究機構（NICT）
Fisicom Co., Ltd. has launched a new customer management feature (CRM feature) for “Xtrategy,” its strategic marketing support platform. The feature brings together customer information and interaction data that had often been scattered, enabling users to manage everything from strategy development and execution to data utilization in an integrated way. The new feature provides centralized customer information management, integration with marketing initiatives, and support for data-driven strategy improvement, helping companies maximize marketing ROI. The company plans to expand its analysis support and initiative optimization features using AI, further supporting companies’ marketing digital transformation.
rewood Co., Ltd., operator of Scandinavian-style furniture brand “NORTE,” has introduced a 10-year warranty for its flagship Beak Chair to mark the brand’s 20th anniversary. Its solid-wood structure, carved from a single piece and developed in response to a past breakage, delivers exceptional durability.
With support from Asahikawa City, Color WiTh株式会社 will hold a hands-on “side work” program on April 16, 2026, aiming to address career challenges faced by people living in regional areas. The program is designed to help participants identify their strengths and broaden their career possibilities.
Companies mentioned：Color WiTh株式会社、株式会社学報
International Mindfulness Center JAPAN (IMCJ) will hold a 3-night, 4-day "Spring Heartfulness Retreat: Gift of Loving Awareness" from April 25 to 28, 2026, at Kuu Retreat in Saikai City, Nagasaki. The retreat, limited to 10 participants, focuses on mindfulness and compassion through guided meditation and noble silence. A free online information session will be held on April 18, 2026. Kiyoko Inoue, representative of IMCJ, will lead the retreat.
The “Mail Validator” email address validation service provided by Cacco Inc. has secured a patent for its proprietary algorithm. Adoption is growing in industries including finance and real estate, and the cumulative number of validations has topped 2 million.
Accommodation “ミラドール” has teamed up with popular music group JPCO on Fridays and Saturdays. It has begun offering a special stay experience featuring live performances and interactive elements, as “an inn where music takes center stage.”
Companies mentioned：JPCO（Japan Popular Classics Orchestra）
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Patsnap has launched a lead compound analysis agent for “Patsnap Eureka,” its AI agent specialized in drug discovery. The agent performs advanced analysis of the structure-activity relationship (SAR) of lead compounds and supports the evaluation of promising candidates. At “Pharma IT & Digital Health Expo 2026,” taking place at Tokyo Big Sight from April 21 to 23, 2026, visitors can try “Patsnap Eureka” for free at the booth, and a talk on using AI agents will also be held.
The Japan Association of Private Dental Schools and the EPARK Group began a joint initiative in May 2025 and have released the 2026 edition of “Explore Dental Schools!,” an Instagram project sharing the appeal of private dental universities and dental faculties with high school students. In addition to university introductions, the new edition expands practical information useful to prospective students, including entrance exam preparation, tuition and support programs, and employment rates after graduation. The project aims to give young people an opportunity to discover the appeal of dental care and consider becoming dentists as a future career. Through medical IT, the EPARK Group contributes to the development of the dental industry and promotes the development of the next generation of professionals.
GETPAIRR has released comparison information on 2 products that expand in-car entertainment, “GetPairr TV” and “GetPairr On The Go,” and is running a campaign offering them at a special price of ¥9,999 through April 25.
Companies mentioned：Amazon (販売プラットフォームとして)
Fist of the North Star and Core Force are collaborating to release 4 limited-edition accessories. Featuring designs inspired by Kenshiro, Raoh, Toki and Jagi, each is priced at ¥86,900 (tax included). Core Force accessories support core balance, and this collaboration is a special model commemorating the anime’s broadcast.
Light and sound devices from the Panasonic Group Pavilion “Nomo no Kuni” at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo were donated to Yonago National College of Technology and others as an Expo legacy.
Companies mentioned：パナソニック株式会社 エレクトリックワークス社、鳥取県、米子市
Original株式会社ファミワンは、長崎県から委託されている「妊活LINEサポート事業」を令和8年度（2026年度）も継続して提供すると発表した。専門家による匿名・無料のLINE相談を通じて、妊活・不妊治療やヘルスケア全般を支援する。
Companies mentioned：長崎県
The Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group has launched “A sky cruise around Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay, recommended by pilots,” a sky-cruise plan with benefits offered through its helicopter booking service “Z-Leg™︎.” The trip costs ¥550,000 (tax included), departs from and returns to Shizuoka Heliport, and includes a 30-minute sightseeing flight. Departures are available from April 2026, and benefits include transportation, a boarding assistance voucher and a flight commemorative gift. The service originated through Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ internal idea contest, and Kawaju Gifu Service Co., Ltd. is accepting bookings.
合同会社onigiri has launched MIGARU, a built-in-pump automatic compression bag on Makuake to solve the hassles of packing for business trips.
Companies mentioned：合同会社onigiri、Makuake、JTBビジネストラベルソリューションズ
Socioak SEED BASE Nagatoro Genki Plaza will hold “Gather Around, Genki Kids!” from May 5 to 6, 2026, an overnight experience event for preschoolers through 2nd-grade elementary school students and their guardians. The event offers nature experiences that engage the senses, including rainbow trout catching, forest walks, drawing on giant sheets of paper and onomatopoeia games. A parenting support workshop will also be held for guardians, helping families make memories and recharge. Participation costs ¥7,500 for high school students and older, ¥5,500 for junior high school students and younger, and ¥3,500 for preschoolers. The application deadline is April 20, 2026.
Socioak SEED BASE Nagatoro Genki Plaza will hold “Game Meat and Knives: Connecting Forests and Food,” a 1-night, 2-day hands-on event, on May 9–10, 2026. Participants will learn about “receiving the gift of life” and food production through hands-on deer butchering, a lecture on knife culture, and tasting and preparing game meat dishes. As damage to agriculture and forestry caused by wild animals has become a social issue, the event aims to provide hands-on learning about effective use of game meat and the cycle of life. Families and groups are welcome.
Original美容業界で注目される「1人サロン」向けに、久田篤氏の新刊『はじめよう！ひとりサロン』が同文舘出版より発売されました。本書は、独立や売上向上に悩むサロンオーナーに対し、回転数ではなく平均客単価やリピート率向上、広告費抑制による「価値を高める経営」への転換を提案。月商190万円超や週4日営業で年商1000万円超といった成功事例も多数掲載し、読者特典として著者の無料出張講習も用意されています。
A survey conducted by Moon Moon found that more than 90% of people feel groggy on spring mornings, and that a misaligned body clock is an overlooked cause.
LENDEX Inc., operator of the loan-based crowdfunding platform Rendex (LENDEX), has released its operating report for March 2026. It raised funds through 22 offerings in March, totaling ¥1.40712 billion, while repayments totaled ¥1.24236 billion. As financial markets remain unstable, interest in loan-based crowdfunding is growing as an asset management option without principal fluctuation risk. Rendex offers expected annual returns of 6–10% (before tax), with investments starting at ¥20,000.
WorkX held “Sushi Party,” a career consultation event offering an inside look at the consulting industry.
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Chen Ou-po, a former legislator from the Democratic Progressive Party, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for bribery and subsidy fraud. The party’s integrity committee is scheduled to hold its regular meeting on the 22nd and consider disciplinary action, including his expulsion.
Taiwan’s Control Yuan released Sports Minister Lee Yang’s first asset declaration. It showed that he owns land and a building in the Linkou District of New Taipei City and has NT$34,012,998 in deposits. He also has debts totaling NT$36,385,451, including for property purchases and working capital. Lee took office as sports minister on September 9, 2025, and declared his assets on September 16, 2025. These included a presale home worth NT$20.82 million.
The Taichung City Police Department announced on April 14, 2026, that it had solved a drug case and arrested 2 men, aged 58 and 48. The investigation began in September of the previous year, and the suspects used their residence as a site for manufacturing and selling drugs. Police seized heroin, amphetamines, etomidate, cash, firearms and ammunition as evidence. Prosecutors at the Nantou District Prosecutors Office indicted the suspects in February 2026.
EU lawmakers and national governments have agreed to double tariffs on foreign steel to 50% and cut duty-free quotas by 47% to protect the EU steel industry from the impact of cheap Chinese steel. The move aims to address global excess steel production capacity and reduce the duty-free quota to 18.3 million metric tons a year, using 2013 as the baseline. The new measures will apply to steel imports from all countries except Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
A man surnamed Wei poured gasoline outside a Chinese medicine clinic in Taichung’s Xitun District and fled. Police arrested him on the afternoon of the 13th. After questioning him, prosecutors concluded there was substantial evidence that Wei had prepared to set fire to a residence occupied by people, threatened public safety and violated the Stalking and Harassment Prevention Act. Considering that he had repeatedly threatened people by pouring gasoline, the Taichung District Court approved his detention.
The US military announced a blockade of the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea east of the Strait of Hormuz, prompting 2 oil tankers to turn back. The blockade took effect at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on the 13th, affecting about 20,000 seafarers and more than 1,600 vessels. Data from the London Stock Exchange Group and Kpler show that 8 vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz, 2 of them linked to Iran.
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On April 13, following the breakdown of US-Iran negotiations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a phone call. Wang Yi stated that the current ceasefire is extremely fragile and the situation is at a critical juncture. The US has ordered a naval blockade of Iranian ports, creating a “dual blockade” situation where the US military restricts Iranian ships while Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz. China expressed its willingness to work with the international community, including Pakistan, to contribute to peace and stability in the Middle East.
Former Democratic Progressive Party legislator Chen Ou-po was sentenced by the Taipei District Court to 16 years in prison and stripped of civil rights for 6 years in the first trial for allegedly accepting bribes and fraudulently claiming more than NT$8.74 million in aide expenses. His wife, Hsu Hui-yu, was also sentenced to 4 years and 6 months. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office said in its indictment that Chen used his legislative powers to benefit businesses in exchange for more than NT$4.63 million in bribes, and inflated aide salaries to fraudulently claim more than NT$4.11 million.
The Tourism Administration will select 60 participants for study visits to Japan and Thailand to develop tourism talent, focusing on “Sustainable Resilience x Digital Innovation.” The program includes courses for senior executives and mid-level managers, aiming to strengthen the industry’s resilience and drive product upgrades and added value. After completing domestic courses, the senior executive group will visit Japan’s Tohoku region, Bangkok and Chiang Mai in Thailand, and Japan’s Kanto region.
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Boosted by gains on Wall Street, Taiwan’s weighted index surged more than 600 points in early trading on the 14th, topping the 36,000 mark for the first time and setting a record. TSMC shares rose NT$25 against the broader trend, opening at NT$2,015 and pushing its market capitalization above NT$52 trillion.
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Taipei stocks opened up 126.8 points on April 14, with the weighted index at 35,584.09 points and trading value at NT$12.299 billion. These are real-time market figures at the opening.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni issued a rare statement rebuking former US President Donald Trump for criticizing Pope Francis’s foreign policy. She said it was only natural for the pope to call for peace and condemn war in all its forms. The rebuttal is seen as reflecting domestic backlash in Italy, pressure from the center-left and public sentiment.
Nuclear talks between US and Iranian officials in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, over the weekend collapsed, mainly because of a major disagreement over the deadline for Iran to halt uranium enrichment. Iran proposed a 5-year suspension, but the Trump administration insisted on 20 years. US Vice President JD Vance said the Iranian negotiators’ lack of authority was the main reason the US side walked away. After the talks collapsed, US President Donald Trump ordered the US military to blockade Iranian ports in the Gulf from 10 a.m. US Eastern Time on April 13, barring Iranian ships from entering or leaving. European allies did not join, and enforcement faces difficulties. The sides have discussed arranging a second face-to-face meeting. Trump said he was open to normalizing US-Iran relations if Iran agreed to key US proposals.
Original2026年4月13日、ドナルド・トランプ前米国大統領はホワイトハウスで記者会見を開き、DoorDashの配達員からマクドナルドの食事を受け取った。このイベントは当初、彼の「チップ免税」政策を強調する目的だったが、AI生成画像、イラン紛争と制裁、教皇レオ14世への批判、トランスジェンダーの女子スポーツ参加禁止政策など、様々な世界的および論争の的となる話題に発展した。トランプは配達員に100ドルを渡した。
The Central Weather Administration issued a high-temperature alert for temperatures of 36 degrees Celsius or higher in southern Taiwan, including Tainan City, Pingtung County and Kaohsiung City. Weather expert Wu Derong said skies would be sunny and warm around Taiwan during the day, while moisture would increase in northern Taiwan from tomorrow, the 15th, bringing a shift to occasional rain. The atmosphere is expected to become unstable near Taiwan from the 19th to the 21st, with localized showers forecast in the afternoon. Typhoon Sinlaku, reported to be among the strongest typhoons for April, is not expected to affect Taiwan.
Nan Ya PCB, a major IC substrate maker, expects its performance this year to improve further compared with 2025, driven by growth in AI cloud and edge computing. The company plans to continue expanding applications for IC substrates and circuit board products used in AI servers and high-end switches. Amid challenges from US-China trade tensions and semiconductor restrictions, it will leverage the technological advantages of Taiwan’s semiconductor supply chain and step up development of substrates for advanced computing applications, including GPUs, 1.6T switches and ASICs.