# AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-14 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 2 of 4

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 289 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 88 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 2026 joint training for new marketers: One day to gain practical marketing knowledge; online seminar on May 13 — 株式会社マーケティング研究協会

- Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000189.000102999.html
- anchor: #n107289
- Companies mentioned: 社会産業イノベーション株式会社、ZOOM社

株式会社マーケティング研究協会 will hold a one-day online joint training program for new marketers on May 13, 2026.

## “Flower Bouquet Blend,” a Mother’s Day exclusive, and seasonal “珈琲栗タルト” to launch on Wednesday, April 15

- Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000232.000024955.html
- anchor: #n107288
- Companies mentioned: 小布施堂

丸山珈琲 will launch “フラワーブーケブレンド,” created for Mother’s Day, and “珈琲栗タルト,” a collaboration with 小布施堂, for a limited time starting April 15.

## クロス・マーケティンググループ、IPプロモーション領域の強化に向けてスタートリング株式会社の株式取得を合意

- Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000233.000071371.html
- anchor: #n107287

クロス・マーケティンググループ agreed on April 14, 2026, to acquire all shares in スタートリング株式会社, which plans and sells apparel and other products using IP, to strengthen its digital marketing business. The acquisition is intended to enhance customer support in the IP promotion sector and create synergies with group company トキオ・ゲッツ. The companies plan to combine スタートリング’s expertise in IP product development with トキオ・ゲッツ’ promotional planning capabilities to establish a new revenue base and expand sales.

## Event report: Next-generation infrastructure enabled by AI data centers — the future of computing power supported by energy and electronic components

- Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000261.000010295.html
- anchor: #n107286
- Companies mentioned: Amazon、Microsoft、Google、JEITA、クリーンエネルギー研究所、太陽誘電株式会社

AKKODiSコンサルティング held an event on the expansion of AI data centers and the electricity and energy strategies supporting them.

## ジャヴァコーポレーション’s multi-brand shop MARBLE VALET (マーブルヴァレー) at 大丸京都店 to reopen after renovation on Wednesday, April 15

- Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000280.000025473.html
- anchor: #n107285
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジャヴァコーポレーション、大丸京都店

The 3-brand shop MARBLE VALET, operated by ジャヴァコーポレーション, will relocate to the 4th floor of 大丸京都店 and reopen on April 15, 2026.

## 360Channel helps create digital archive of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, using VR filming and editing technology to preserve the Expo’s legacy.

- Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000301.000020337.html
- anchor: #n107284
- Companies mentioned: 内閣官房国際博覧会推進本部事務局、公益社団法人２０２５年日本国際博覧会協会

株式会社360Channel is helping create the “digital archive” of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. Using VR technology, it will preserve the Expo site, which is scheduled to be dismantled, in an immersive format for future generations.

## Supplier agreement signed with clarinetist 直場友紀恵

- Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000315.000022258.html
- anchor: #n107283
- Companies mentioned: ベースフード株式会社

BASE FOOD, which sells nutritionally complete food, has signed a supplier agreement with clarinetist 直場友紀恵 as part of its BASE UP MUSIC PROJECT, which supports musical activities.

## 30th Anniversary: Certification campaign for digital forms platform “SVF” for 530 certified partners

- Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000329.000053341.html
- anchor: #n107282

ウイングアーク１ｓｔ will run a certification campaign for 530 certified partners from May 11, 2026, to December 31, 2026, to mark the 30th anniversary of its digital forms platform “SVF.” The campaign will support participants seeking SVF Certified Professional and SVF Expert qualifications and provide special campaign-only merchandise worth 5,000 yen.

## Bicycle insurance popularity rankings: April 2026 edition announced | 自転車保険STATION

- Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000410.000073883.html
- anchor: #n107281

株式会社エレメント has announced its April 2026 edition of the recommended bicycle insurance rankings on its comparison site 自転車保険STATION. The rankings are based on applications received from March 1 to March 31, 2026. In 1st place is “自転車向け保険 Bycle” from au損害保険株式会社, followed by “サイクルアシスト” from 楽天損害保険株式会社 in 2nd place and “ちゃりぽ” from ジャパン少額短期保険株式会社 in 3rd place.

## 綿半’s “無限∞から揚げ醤油味” wins Gold Award at the 17th Karaage Grand Prix®

- Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000433.000047889.html
- anchor: #n107280

株式会社綿半ホームエイド’s prepared-food item “無限∞から揚げ醤油味” won the Gold Award in the Central Japan supermarket prepared-food category at the 17th Karaage Grand Prix®, organized by 一般社団法人 日本唐揚協会. The product was revamped in 2025 to improve its quality and is seasoned with a special sauce featuring 2 carefully selected types of soy sauce and ginger. Named for the impression that it is “endlessly” enjoyable to eat, the product was developed and supervised by the company’s in-house chef with the aim of delivering “specialty shop quality” beyond typical supermarket karaage.

## 鷹祭 SUMMER BOOST 2026 uniform design unveiled!

- Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000517.000012156.html
- anchor: #n107279
- Companies mentioned: SoftBank HAWKS

The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have unveiled the special uniform design for 鷹祭 SUMMER BOOST 2026. The design is based on white, and made-to-order sales, including professional replica uniforms, will also begin.

## ビジネスコーチ社 launches coaching certification business; first program aimed at management and executive veterans

- Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000638.000011115.html
- anchor: #n107278

日本経済新聞社とビジネスコーチ株式会社は共同でコーチング資格事業を開始します。2025年11月に締結した資本業務提携を基盤とし、第1弾としてエグゼクティブ向けコーチング資格制度および資格取得講座を立ち上げます。受講料金は100万円（税別）で、2026年6月27日から9月12日まで全8回開催されます。両社は本取り組みを通じてコーチング市場の質的向上と人的資本経営の高度化に貢献します。

## [Gunma Prefecture only] Gunma residents’ soul food, yaki manju, arrives! Its appeal lies in its fragrant aroma and addictive sweet-and-savory miso sauce!

- Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000782.000155396.html
- anchor: #n107277

Seven-Eleven Japan will launch Gunma Prefecture’s regional specialty, yaki manju, at Seven-Eleven stores in the prefecture starting April 21. The price is 270 yen (291.60 yen including tax). Drawing on its expertise in developing original sweet breads, the product features a light-textured dough and a rich, sweet-and-savory miso sauce, applied and grilled 3 times in a high-temperature oven. Development began in response to requests from franchisees in Gunma Prefecture.

## [Saitama Prefecture] First certified companies selected under the Saitama Prefecture Sustainable Company Certification Program! A certification ceremony will be held on April 20.

- Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000929.000104306.html
- anchor: #n107276

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## Celsys’ “CLIP STUDIO PAINT” sponsors the 2nd New Picture Book Award Chosen by Readers, supporting a reader-participation digital picture book contest and providing an app for creating works.

- Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001099.000005223.html
- anchor: #n107275
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社講談社こども事業部、株式会社絵本ナビ

Celsys is sponsoring the 2nd New Picture Book Award Chosen by Readers, co-hosted by Kodansha and Ehon Navi, and supporting creators by providing applicants with free access to a creation app.

## [Native Camp Study Abroad] Language school Winning English Academy to hold 2026 International Camp

- Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001100.000012419.html
- anchor: #n107274
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ネイティブキャンプ、Winning English Academy

Native Camp will hold a joint Japan-Taiwan International Camp in summer 2026 at the language school Winning English Academy on Cebu Island in the Philippines.

## Announced today! Manga Ishibumi, a nonfiction work conveying the reality of the atomic bombing, has won the Grand Prize in the Manga Division at the 55th Japan Cartoonists Association Awards.

- Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001212.000031579.html
- anchor: #n107273

The nonfiction manga Manga Ishibumi: When the Atomic Bomb Fell, We Were Looking at the Sky, published by Poplar Publishing in July 2025, has won the Grand Prize in the Manga Division at the 55th Japan Cartoonists Association Awards. The work depicts in manga form the account of the first-year students at Hiroshima Second Junior High School, all of whom perished in the atomic bombing, and aims to pass on memories of wartime experiences. It is based on the 1970 children’s book Ishibumi: The Record of the Entire First-Year Class of Hiroshima Second Junior High School, and on the program “Ishibumi,” broadcast nationwide by Hiroshima Television Broadcasting in 1969. The manga was created by Machio Same, who based it on interviews with bereaved families and took care to respect the facts.

## Money Forward establishes new shareholder benefit program

- Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001617.000008962.html
- anchor: #n107272

Money Forward is establishing a new shareholder benefit program to expand its base of individual investors and deepen their understanding of its services.

## [360Channel] Contributes to the creation of a digital archive of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. Preserving the legacy of the Expo through VR filming and editing technology.

- Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001939.000004473.html
- anchor: #n107271
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コロプラ、内閣官房国際博覧会推進本部事務局、公益社団法人２０２５年日本国際博覧会協会

360Channel is contributing to the creation of a high-resolution VR “digital archive” to preserve for future generations scenes from the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai venue and all its pavilions. The archive has been published on a dedicated website.

## [TAC Level 1 Building Construction Management Engineer] 3 things previous examinees should do | 2026 Second-Stage Examination Pass Strategy Seminar

- Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002246.000021078.html
- anchor: #n107270

TAC Corporation will hold the online seminar “3 Things Previous Examinees Should Do: 2026 Second-Stage Examination Pass Strategy Seminar for Level 1 Building Construction Management Engineers” on April 28, 2026. The seminar is intended for previous examinees aiming to pass the 2026 second-stage examination and will explain the characteristics of the exam and specific preparation strategies in about 60 minutes. Participation is free, and the seminar will be held online via Zoom. The instructor will be Reika Matsushima, a dedicated lecturer for TAC’s Level 1 Building Construction Management Engineer course.

## “Convenient because you can go whenever you like” tops perceptions of 24-hour gyms at about 49%! What services and facilities do people interested in them want?

- Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002542.000044800.html
- anchor: #n107269
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER

株式会社NEXERとSynerGymが24時間ジムに関する共同調査を実施。約半数が「好きな時間に通えて便利」と好意的なイメージを持つ一方、深夜の安全性への不安も浮き彫りになった。

## The grand finale is here! After an intense battle in which Comdot were hit by pies 179 times, they reach Pia Arena! With 26 million yen in prize money still up for grabs, Yamato wins the high-stakes “one-shot screen rock-paper-scissors” showdown against RG and takes the prize.

- Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003088.000064643.html
- anchor: #n107268
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AbemaTV

In a special program marking ABEMA’s 10th anniversary, video creators Comdot completed a grueling 30-hour mission and won 26 million yen in prize money.

## A seminar titled “The Crude Oil and Gas Markets Shaped by the Situation in Iran,” featuring Yuki Togano, researcher in the Research Department at the Japan Research Institute, will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026!

- Published: 2026-04-14T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004402.000032407.html
- anchor: #n107267

The Japan Research Institute will hold a seminar titled “The Crude Oil and Gas Markets Shaped by the Situation in Iran” on Thursday, May 28, 2026. The speaker will be Yuki Togano, a researcher in the Research Department at the Japan Research Institute. The seminar will review the latest developments in the tense Middle East situation and energy markets, and explain the outlook for crude oil and gas markets under multiple scenarios, as well as the impact on the macroeconomy. It will also discuss how Japanese companies should revise their resource procurement and cost strategies, along with the Japanese government’s policy response. Participants can attend in person, via livestream, or through an archived recording.

## Edmilson Fans Asia to hold a soccer experience event at Fujitsu Stadium Kawasaki on 4/19

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:58:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000181390.html
- anchor: #n107304
- Companies mentioned: 薬糧開発株式会社、かわさき市民活動センター、エジミウソン財団

Edmilson Fans Asia will hold a free soccer experience event in Kawasaki City on April 19 for children facing financial hardship. Former professional players, including Rui Ramos, will also take part.

## Fold it up and it’s a kamaboko. A novelty sticky note that stretches out to share a message: “Stretchy Kamaboko Sticky Note”

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:53:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000135819.html
- anchor: #n107305

Suzuhiro Kamaboko will launch “Stretchy Kamaboko Sticky Notes” on April 25, 2026. Folded up, the sticky note takes the shape of kamaboko; stretched out, it can be used to write a message. It costs 770 yen, including tax. Its designs feature Suzuhiro’s staple products “Cho-tokusen Kamaboko Kokon (Red and White),” “Kanoko,” and “Cho-tokusen Datemaki Kogane.” The product is part of the “Kamaboko Goods Development Department” series and will be sold at directly operated stores and online.

## Solutions from 150 exhibitors converge in Fukushima for the food service sector, struggling with labor shortages and rising prices. Nikkane Inc. to hold its first “Grand Exhibition 2026 in Fukushima” in 11 years on May 13

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:52:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000179883.html
- anchor: #n107306
- Companies mentioned: Umios株式会社、株式会社ニイタカ

Nikkane Inc. will hold “Grand Exhibition 2026 in Fukushima” on May 13, 2026, returning to Fukushima for the first time in 11 years to address labor shortages and rising prices in the school meal and food service industries. 150 companies will exhibit and present the latest solutions.

## AI reproduces consumer survey responses with an error margin of 2.2%

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000027192.html
- anchor: #n107307
- Companies mentioned: 国内大手小売企業（名称非公開）

Through joint testing with a major retailer, Laboro.AI successfully used AI simulation research to reproduce actual consumer survey results with an average error of 2.2%. In response, it will begin offering its AI market research service “Mirai Research (Beta)” and recruiting early-access partners.

## Dickies® × semoh for URBAN RESEARCH: Special collaboration models featuring art by contemporary photographer Tim Barber

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:47:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001484.000003710.html
- anchor: #n107308
- Companies mentioned: URBAN RESEARCH、Dickies、semoh、TINYVICES

Dickies, semoh, and URBAN RESEARCH have collaborated on a special capsule collection printed with works by photographer Tim Barber. The collection will go on sale sequentially starting April 17, 2026.

## Limited for spring! A strawberry and café au lait afternoon treat arrives!

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:47:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000091461.html
- anchor: #n107309

Cafe au lait specialty shop Cafe au lait Tokyo will offer the limited-time menu “A Strawberry and Café au Lait Afternoon Treat” starting April 15, 2026. The menu centers on sweets made with strawberries and café au lait and costs 3,980 yen, including tax. Guests can choose 2 drinks, including customizable café au lait, and alcoholic drinks are also available after 18:00. Reservations are required in advance, and visits are available from 15:00, with the last booking at 21:00.

## Applications now open for the “Fukuoka Yokato Business Plan Contest 2026”!

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000066714.html
- anchor: #n107174

Fukuoka Prefecture and Global Connect Fukuoka Network opened applications on April 1, 2026, for the Fukuoka Yokato Business Plan Contest 2026, aimed at making use of local resources and solving regional challenges. Participants in the second-stage screening will be eligible to apply for the Fukuoka Yokato Startup Support Grant of up to 2 million yen. Applications are open from April 1 through noon on May 18, and the final judging will be held in Fukuoka City on August 22. The grand prize in the general category is 500,000 yen, while the student category grand prize is 100,000 yen.

## Needswell certified as an ISTQBⓇ Gold Partner

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000458.000092586.html
- anchor: #n107176

Needswell Co., Ltd. has been certified as a Gold Partner by ISTQB, an international software testing certification organization. The company has consistently worked to promote the acquisition of ISTQB certifications and strengthen software testing skills. The certification recognizes these efforts based on international standards. Needswell will work to further develop ISTQB-certified engineers and earn Platinum Partner certification.

## Shibuya Corporation signs 3-year comprehensive contract for Synopsys simulation software

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000530.000004714.html
- anchor: #n107175
- Companies mentioned: サイバネットシステム株式会社、澁谷工業株式会社、Synopsys, Inc.

Through Cybernet, Shibuya Corporation has signed a 3-year comprehensive contract for Synopsys' Ansys simulation software portfolio. The company aims to shorten development times and improve design quality by using multiphysics analysis capabilities across the organization.

## GW limited | Study business English in Kawaguchiko: a domestic study-abroad experience | Intensive short-term program

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:37:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000108962.html
- anchor: #n107177

Achieve Goal Co., Ltd. has begun accepting applications for the 2026 Golden Week program of Achieve English Camp, an intensive short-term business English program for working adults. The program will be held at the Kawaguchiko campus from April 26 to May 9, 2026, and a premium plan that includes online lessons will also be available. A promotion offering a full waiver of the 16,500-yen enrollment fee to the first 30 applicants is now underway.

## From “using” a school to “building” one: NIJIN High School students take part in campus design, website creation and app development

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:37:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000775.000099150.html
- anchor: #n107178
- Companies mentioned: 文部科学省

NIJIN Co., Ltd., which operates the correspondence-school support school NIJIN High School, has launched a new learning initiative in which students take part in building the school's systems, including designing a metaverse campus, creating websites and developing apps.

## To celebrate the 30th anniversary of our founding, we're holding our biggest-ever* value promotion on the long-selling supplement Dynavital, featuring 1200mg of nucleic acids, and more! Please check and evaluate the “ingredient labeling,” proof of the trust and quality we've built over the years!

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:35:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000176398.html
- anchor: #n107179
- Companies mentioned: ビー・ヘルシー

ビー・ヘルシー is holding a limited-time promotion to celebrate its 30th anniversary, offering 30% off nucleic acid supplements including Dynavital.

## Notice of increase in DOE target (from 4% or more to “5% or more”)

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:34:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000330.000036834.html
- anchor: #n107180

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## [NFT manga project, installment 9] Fundraising for publication of “It Starts with ‘A.’,” a coming-of-age theater story by manga artist あばちょ, begins today

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:32:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000346.000097511.html
- anchor: #n107181
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カイカフィナンシャルホールディングス、株式会社実業之日本社、株式会社実業之日本デジタル、CAMPFIRE

CAICA Financial Holdings and Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha have teamed up to launch a publication support project for manga artist あばちょ's new work, “It Starts with ‘A.’” They are seeking support through CAMPFIRE and the NFT launchpad INO Fine.

## グローバル・エレクトロニクス・アソシエーション latest research: Shifts in supply driven by AI demand are intensifying memory constraints across the electronics industry and driving a structural transformation in the memory market

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:32:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000164665.html
- anchor: #n107182
- Companies mentioned: グローバル・エレクトロニクス・アソシエーション

According to the latest research by グローバル・エレクトロニクス・アソシエーション, shifts in memory supply driven by AI demand are intensifying memory constraints across the electronics industry. This points not to a temporary supply-demand imbalance but to a long-term structural transformation of the market, causing longer lead times and higher prices.

## Easier cleaning! Dramatically reduced cleaning time! Lower labor costs! “Jet Links,” an energy-saving high-pressure cleaning system

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:31:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000174372.html
- anchor: #n107183

Arimitsu Kogyo will begin accepting orders for a new series of its energy-saving high-pressure cleaning system, Jet Links, on April 15, 2026. The system automatically adjusts motor speed according to the cleaning location and shuts down when not in use, helping save electricity and water. It features a patented plunger pump, and the lineup also includes a model equipped with a high-efficiency IE5 motor. The washer itself and its tank do not need to be placed at the work site, and cleaning can be performed simultaneously in multiple locations.

## TocA launches as a new apartment brand built around the Real Value of everyday life

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:31:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000181655.html
- anchor: #n107184

Tress Development Co., Ltd., part of the Tress Group, has launched TocA, a new Real Value apartment brand. The business handles the entire process, from land acquisition to construction, sales and management. Aimed primarily at single people and couples, TocA apartments offer opportunities for new lifestyles and connections. The first project, TocA Shibamata, broke ground in January 2026, while the second, TocA Nishiarai, is scheduled to break ground in April 2026.

## Ueno Transtech Co., Ltd. signs comprehensive industry-academia collaboration agreement with Hiroshima College of Maritime Technology

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:31:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000181247.html
- anchor: #n107185

Ueno Transtech Co., Ltd. has signed a comprehensive agreement with Hiroshima College of Maritime Technology to advance education and research, promote talent development and strengthen industry-academia collaboration. The signing ceremony will be held on April 21, 2026. Founded in 1869, Ueno Transtech is a shipping company that transports petroleum products and other cargo by sea. Hiroshima College of Maritime Technology is a national college of technology that trains specialists in shipping and maritime fields.

## Core business performing well! An explanation of results for the second quarter (interim period) of the fiscal year ending August 2026 (IR note updated)

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000172.000144252.html
- anchor: #n107186

Prodilite Co., Ltd. has updated its IR note on financial results for the second quarter (interim period) of the fiscal year ending August 2026. The company provides INNOVERA, a cloud PBX service that advances “DX for telephony,” and reported strong performance in its core business. It has launched an official note account to share information with stakeholders.

## KEECOON temperature-control kettle with spill prevention when tipped sees strong sales: Why its 1°C increments from 10 to 100°C and safety features are winning customers

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000166854.html
- anchor: #n107187

KEECOON's KC-WK-3912 electric kettle is selling well, earning praise for its spill-prevention feature when tipped and temperature control in 1°C increments from 10°C to 100°C. Its slender 4mm spout is suited to pour-over coffee, and it also features a spill-resistant design compliant with new safety standards and boil-dry protection. It has a capacity of 0.9L, an output of 900W and PSE certification.

## What to watch: Saga Ballooners game, April 25 (Sat.) and 26 (Sun.) @ Okinawa Suntory Arena

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001339.000036112.html
- anchor: #n107188

On April 25 (Sat.) and 26 (Sun.), the Ryukyu Golden Kings will host the Saga Ballooners at Okinawa Suntory Arena for their final home games. Saga is known for its organized, tough defense and coordinated passing, with Tanner Groves, who averages 18.7 points, leading the offense. The Kings will counter with cohesive team play; key factors will include defending league third-ranked Taiki Tsunoda and rebounding by league fourth-ranked Jack Cooley. The article highlights players to watch and average stats for both teams, based on data as of April 14.

## TWOSTONE&Sons 2026年８月期 第２四半期決算発表 中長期の事業拡大を目的とした採用投資継続、主力事業売上高は27四半期連続で最高値更新

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000356.000015060.html
- anchor: #n107189
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FAM

TWOSTONE&Sonsの2026年8月期第2四半期決算は売上高49.2億円（前年比3.1%増）。主力事業は好調だが採用投資により営業利益は1.05億円の赤字。増配も発表。

## Beecle, a next-generation onboard service cart that replaces mini trucks, to be exhibited at Sea Japan 2026

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000140061.html
- anchor: #n107217

NY Co., Ltd. has unveiled Beecle, an electric onboard service cart made by reusing secondhand electric golf carts. Beecle does not use gasoline or emit GHG, has a speed limit of 12km/h and is equipped with a recycled lead-acid battery. It will be exhibited at the company's booth at Sea Japan 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight from April 22 to 24, 2026.

## Parmigiani Fleurier unveils its 2026 collection in Geneva

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000033696.html
- anchor: #n107216

Parmigiani Fleurier unveiled a new collection marking the Maison’s 30th anniversary at “Watches & Wonders Geneve 2026,” which opened in Geneva on April 14, 2026. From the Tonda PF line comes the Tonda PF Chronographe Mystérieuse, a chronograph with five hands arranged coaxially at the center of the dial. From the Toric line, the brand announced a model featuring a movement with a hand-hammered dial and hand-applied Clou de Paris guilloché.

## NTT DATA Advanced Technology tests generative AI for financial system development using a local LLM environment

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000042493.html
- anchor: #n107215
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NTTデータフィナンシャルテクノロジー

NTT DATA Advanced Technology and NTT DATA Financial Technology conducted a proof-of-concept (PoC) test of local LLM use in a closed, on-premises environment for financial institutions.

## ZenmuTech provides co-developed technology for AIHOBS’ “Digital Trust Grid” — secret-sharing technology fully implemented in an advanced medical DX platform

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000041061.html
- anchor: #n107214
- Companies mentioned: ZenmuTech、AIHOBS、医療AIプラットフォーム技術研究組合（HAIP）

ZenmuTech announced that it will provide its jointly developed “Secret Sharing Proxy” for AIHOBS’ medical DX platform, “Digital Trust Grid.” This will bring ZenmuTech’s secret-sharing technology into full-scale use in an operational network infrastructure in the medical field, achieving both advanced security and convenience for medical data.

## “Jelly Beans Style Recovery Wear” now on sale at Yodobashi Camera

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000063236.html
- anchor: #n107213

Wireless Gate Inc. began selling “Jelly Beans Style Recovery Wear,” offered by Jelly Beans Group Inc., at Yodobashi Camera stores and Yodobashi.com on April 6, 2026. The product is a controlled medical device designed to promote blood circulation when worn, and is available as a T-shirt, long-sleeve shirt, long pants, eye mask and wristband. The T-shirt costs ¥10,780 including tax, while the long-sleeve shirt and long pants cost ¥11,880 including tax.

## [Business Coach launches coaching certification program with Nikkei Inc.] First program targets people with management and executive experience

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000040945.html
- anchor: #n107212

Business Coach Inc. and Nikkei Inc. are jointly launching the “Nikkei Executive Coach Certification Program.” The program aims to develop executive coaches with business management literacy and will run from June 27 to September 12, 2026. The tuition is ¥1,100,000 including tax, with an early-bird rate of ¥990,000 for applications submitted by May 31. The program will be delivered in a hybrid format, combining livestreaming and in-person sessions.

## MBSR Instructor Training Program, 7th cohort (starting in fall 2026) — Free online orientation on May 24 opens the way to international certification

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000071987.html
- anchor: #n107211
- Companies mentioned: Institute for Mindfulness-Based Approaches (IMA)

International Mindfulness Center JAPAN will hold a free online orientation on May 24 for the 7th cohort of its MBSR Instructor Training Program, which starts in fall 2026. The information session is for people seeking international certification as mindfulness instructors.

## Miku Tanaka fan meeting set for May 2026! Fan club presale now open on Ticketpla!

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000095.000170825.html
- anchor: #n107210
- 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、集英社、MBS

株式会社チケットプラス has opened presale ticket applications for “miclub,” Miku Tanaka’s fan club event taking place in May 2026. The event will use “Ticketpla E-Ticket” and the official resale service “Ticketpla Trade.”

## How companies are strategically using external talent to stay competitive in an era of hiring challenges: 2025 business needs trends survey report released

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000045956.html
- anchor: #n107209
- Companies mentioned: 東京商工リサーチ

Coconala has released its 2025 business needs survey. It found that companies’ use of external talent has become established, while AI-related assignments are evolving toward integration into practical operations.

## Notice: Jelly Beans Style Recovery Wear now on sale at Yodobashi Camera

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000069992.html
- anchor: #n107208
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジェリービーンズグループ、株式会社ワイヤレスゲート

JELLY BEANS Group is launching its "Jelly Beans Style Recovery Wear" at Yodobashi Camera on April 6, 2026. This partnership with Wireless Gate aims to expand their recovery wear business into major retail channels, enhancing brand recognition and sales.

## Notice Regarding Changes to the Shareholder Benefits Program

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000012372.html
- anchor: #n107207

The company announced that it will replace the QUO cards previously offered through its shareholder benefits program with “Digital Gift🄬,” provided by Digital Plus Inc. The change will take effect for the shareholder benefits program with a record date of May 31, 2026. The value of the benefits, based on the number of shares held and the holding period, will remain equivalent to that under the previous program. Redemption options for Digital Gift include Amazon gift cards, PayPay and Rakuten Points.

## MYPE, the social media platform jointly operated by CyberBuzz and Kodansha’s ViVi division, to host an experiential booth at “ViVi Super Positive EXPO 2026”

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000151.000013256.html
- anchor: #n107206
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社講談社

サイバー・バズと講談社ViViが運営するSNSメディア「MYPE」が、5月開催のイベント「ViVi 超ポジティブ EXPO 2026」にて体験ブースを出展します。

## 税理士法人ＡＳＣ、Uniposを活用して専門職の「個人商店化」を打破

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000168.000036775.html
- anchor: #n107205
- Companies mentioned: 税理士法人ＡＳＣ、Unipos株式会社

Tax Accountant Corporation ASC introduced the peer bonus platform Unipos to break down the “siloing” characteristic of professional work. It fostered an organizational culture with high psychological safety, while strengthening its recruitment brand and improving the retention of younger employees.

## Spice Factory establishes new company “Ginger Lab.”

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000181.000022779.html
- anchor: #n107204
- Companies mentioned: 三徳屋株式会社

Spice Factory Inc. has established a new company, “Ginger Lab,” to create new businesses and put them into practice in society.

## Ultech Studio launches a dashboard integrating slide-by-slide close-reading analysis of sales materials with intent data

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000192.000006043.html
- anchor: #n107203

ログリー株式会社は、BtoB営業ツール「ウルテク スタジオ」にて、資料のページごとの精読分析と企業のインテントデータ（サイト外検索行動）を統合した「ダッシュボード」機能の提供を開始した。

## Appier autonomous AI case study: accelerating the global expansion of Germany’s Omio, a transport comparison and booking platform

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000208.000025921.html
- anchor: #n107202
- Companies mentioned: Appier Group株式会社、Omio

Appier announced that it provided its autonomous AI, “AIBID,” to Omio, a transport comparison and booking service, helping it expand new user acquisition across 21 European countries in 1 year while optimizing CPA and maximizing ROI.

## 30 years of Starbucks in Japan! Special series featuring about 20 prominent figures with ties to Starbucks launches Monday, April 20

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000218.000033194.html
- anchor: #n107201

Starbucks Coffee Japan will launch the special series “#MeAndStarbucks” on April 20, 2026, to mark 30 years since Starbucks arrived in Japan. In the series, about 20 prominent figures with ties to Starbucks will share their stories about the company. Japan’s first store opened in Tokyo’s Ginza district on August 2, 1996, and the company had 2,100 stores nationwide as of the end of December 2025.

## [Update] “KstylePARTY2026,” one of Japan’s largest K-pop festivals, to be held at K Arena Yokohama on May 9 and 10, 2026

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000230.000037149.html
- anchor: #n107200

“KstylePARTY2026,” for which CRAVIA Inc. provides sales support, will be held at K Arena Yokohama on May 9 and 10, 2026. SAY MY NAME has been confirmed as the opening act. TWS, TAEMIN and BOYNEXTDOOR will perform on DAY1, while SUPER JUNIOR-D&E and RIIZE will perform on DAY2. Special offerings for attendees have been announced, including a “send-off event” with all performers and upgrade tickets that allow fans to enjoy the performances from closer up. Standard one-day tickets cost ¥16,000 including tax, and applications opened on March 23, 2026.

## Initiative linking materiality with day-to-day operations featured in a specialist book

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000257.000020953.html
- anchor: #n107199

An initiative by Global Link Management Co., Ltd. (GLM) to connect materiality with employees’ daily work and encourage behavioral change has been featured in a specialist book. GLM positions sustainability as part of its management strategy, and in a 2025 awareness survey, 82% of employees said, “My work is connected to materiality.” Based on a five-stage model of “awareness → understanding → empathy → making it personally relevant → voluntary action,” the company encourages behavioral change among employees through video newsletters and study sessions. The initiative aims to improve work quality, standardize risk awareness, and raise awareness of governance, with its effectiveness monitored through regular awareness surveys. The book is titled “Implementing Sustainability Strategy: Designing Internal Engagement to Drive Organizational Behavior” and was released by Chikura Shobo on March 5, 2026.

## Life Card launches new payment option, “Skip Payment”

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000326.000009391.html
- anchor: #n107198

Life Card Co., Ltd. launched a new payment option, “Skip Payment,” for individual cardholders on April 8, 2026. The service allows customers to move the payment month for a one-time shopping payment up to 8 months into the future, with multiple changes also permitted. It accommodates unexpected expenses and adjustments to financial plans, allowing customers to pay the total of the purchase amount and fee in a lump sum in the designated month. Fees vary by card type.

## [Auto Insurance Popularity Rankings] Latest rankings for April 2026 announced! | Auto Insurance STATION

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000411.000073883.html
- anchor: #n107197
- Companies mentioned: アクサ損害保険株式会社、ＳＯＭＰＯダイレクト損害保険株式会社、三井ダイレクト損害保険株式会社、ソニー損害保険株式会社、楽天損害保険株式会社、チューリッヒ保険会社

The latest auto insurance popularity rankings for April 2026 have been announced on Auto Insurance STATION, a comparison website operated by Element Inc. Based on the number of applications by users, AXA General Insurance ranked No. 1.

## [Event Report] Solaseed Air launches special aircraft “Go！forward Kumamoto” carrying a message of support for recovery

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000462.000011231.html
- anchor: #n107196
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ソラシドエア、熊本城総合事務所

Solaseed Air has launched the special aircraft “Go！forward Kumamoto,” dedicated to supporting recovery, marking 10 years since the Kumamoto Earthquake. The airline will distribute commemorative boarding gifts, feature the initiative in its in-flight magazine, and accept donations of support miles.

## Hakuhodo and VisasQ enter capital and business alliance, to jointly develop “Expert AI” trained on experts’ perspectives and decision-making criteria

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000483.000015233.html
- anchor: #n107195
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社博報堂、株式会社ビザスク

Hakuhodo and VisasQ have formed a capital and business alliance and will jointly develop “Expert AI,” a decision-support AI combining expert knowledge with AI. They aim to help solve challenges such as new business development.

## Sapporo City adopts electronic contract service “CloudSign”

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000573.000044347.html
- anchor: #n107194

弁護士ドットコムは、北海道札幌市が契約マネジメントプラットフォーム「クラウドサイン」を導入したと発表しました。札幌市は2026年4月よりクラウドサインを活用した電子契約サービスの運用を開始します。全国の自治体でのクラウドサイン導入数は300を超え、導入シェア率は約70%に達しています。このサービスは電子署名法に準拠し、2023年にはマイナンバーカード署名機能も導入しています。

## Hakuhodo and VisasQ enter capital and business alliance, to jointly develop “Expert AI” trained on experts’ perspectives and decision-making criteria

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001146.000008062.html
- anchor: #n107193

Hakuhodo and VisasQ entered into a capital and business alliance dated April 14, 2026. The companies will jointly develop “Expert AI,” an AI service trained on experts’ perspectives, decision-making criteria, and thought processes. Through the alliance, they aim to support decision-making for business expansion and new business development by combining AI analysis with the expertise of real-world specialists. VisasQ has a network of more than 800,000 experts in Japan and overseas, while Hakuhodo has expertise in AI-powered decision support.

## Notice: TORICO Ethereum Roundtable (X Spaces) to feature Yasuo Matsuda, Senior Analyst at Rakuten Wallet

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001168.000005279.html
- anchor: #n107192

株式会社TORICOは、楽天ウォレットのシニアアナリスト松田康生氏をゲストに迎え、イーサリアムを中心とした暗号資産市場の動向に関する音声対談をXスペースで開催する。配信は2026年4月20日19:00開始予定。本対談は、暗号資産市場の構造、ビットコインとイーサリアムの関係性、今後の価格動向などを専門家の知見を交え議論することを目的としている。

## オイシックスグループが米国のBtoB事業へ初参入 ニューヨークを拠点とするBentOnの和食事業を譲受

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001179.000008895.html
- anchor: #n107191

オイシックス・ラ・大地株式会社は、米国ニューヨークでBENTO事業を展開するFUN BENTO INC.（BentOn）の和食事業（機内食製造受託事業含む）を譲り受けることを決定した。本件は、子会社Oisix Inc.が設立する孫会社を通じて実施され、2026年6月に事業譲渡が予定されている。これにより、オイシックス・ラ・大地は国内のBtoC、BtoBサブスク事業に加え、米国のBtoB市場へ初参入する。農林水産省の調査によると、北米の日本食レストラン数は2025年に約29,400店に拡大する見込み。

## Railway electrical systems advance through collaboration: smart maintenance of facilities and mechanization and digital transformation of construction work

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001401.000017557.html
- anchor: #n107190

JR East and JR West are collaborating in the railway electrical field to promote smart maintenance of electrical facilities and the mechanization and digital transformation of construction work in response to the declining working-age population caused by the falling birthrate and aging population. Results from approximately 1 year of efforts include the actual introduction of a multifunctional railway heavy-duty machine at JR East. In February 2026, Shikoku Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company also joined the collaboration, and efforts to engage other railway operators will continue.

## The 4th National High School “Local Nature” Koshien (Nature Koshien) opens

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:29:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000082806.html
- anchor: #n107218
- Companies mentioned: 文部科学省、環境省、公益財団法人日本鳥類保護連盟、一般財団法人自然環境研究センター、株式会社バイオーム

The International Garden and Greenery Exposition Commemorative Association and Regional Environmental Planning Co., Ltd. have opened entries for the 4th “Local Nature” Koshien (Nature Koshien), a competition for high school students nationwide.

## [Takara Shuzo] Takara “Shochu Highball” Tokyo Green Lemon launches in a limited quantity on Tuesday, May 12

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:28:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000166337.html
- anchor: #n107219

Takara Shuzo Co., Ltd. will launch a new flavor of Takara “Shochu Highball,” Tokyo Green Lemon, nationwide in a limited quantity on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The new flavor uses the rare Ogasawara Island Lemon, harvested on Hahajima in Tokyo’s Ogasawara Islands, and features a dry taste and refreshing aroma. The 350ml can will sell for 159 yen before tax, and the 500ml can for 217 yen before tax. The Takara “Shochu Highball” brand marked its 20th anniversary on March 7, 2026.

## Children at a certified childcare center in Takatsuki City make original carp streamers ahead of Children’s Day

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:27:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000876.000118013.html
- anchor: #n107220

On April 14, Reiwa 8, 28 five-year-olds from Tatsumikai Seigaoka Nursery School Children’s Future Academy, a social welfare corporation, tried their hand at making original carp streamers for Takatsuki City’s “Carp Streamer Festival 1000.” The children completed one-of-a-kind creations by attaching pictures of animals, fruit, and other motifs to carp streamers approximately 3 meters long. The festival, a spring tradition in Takatsuki City, has been held since Heisei 4 and marks its 34th edition this year. Approximately 1,000 carp streamers will fly in the sky from April 26 to May 5, Reiwa 8.

## LIVENT Inc. established for livestreaming, event production, and TikTok marketing; Mynet President and CEO Atsushi Iwaki appointed as adviser

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:25:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000179274.html
- anchor: #n107221
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マイネット、ByteDance、ミラティブ、Mildom、セガ

LIVENT Inc. was established on January 30, 2026, creating an integrated support structure for TikTok marketing and livestreaming businesses. Atsushi Iwaki, Mynet’s President and CEO, was also appointed as an adviser effective April 1.

## Angry Birds wins “International Classic IP Award” at “2026 Weibo Cultural Exchange Night” in Macau, China! — Its longstanding brand value and cultural influence receive high praise

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:21:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007300.000005397.html
- anchor: #n107222
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セガ、ロビオ・エンタテインメント、微博（Weibo）

Angry Birds, operated by Sega subsidiary Rovio, won the “International Classic IP Award” at the “2026 Weibo Cultural Exchange Night” held in Macau. The award recognized the franchise’s longstanding cultural value and influence.

## [Tsuchiya Kaban] Limited-time reuse pop-ups to be held for the first time at Kobe and Fukuoka stores; events at 4 locations, including Nishiarai Main Store and Jiyugaoka Store

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:21:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000454.000007557.html
- anchor: #n107223
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社土屋鞄製造所

土屋鞄製造所は、顧客から引き取った鞄を職人が修理し、定価の約4〜7.5割で販売するリユースのポップアップストアを自由が丘店など4店舗で期間限定開催します。

## To the northernmost tea fields: “New Tea Picking Experience” to be held in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:20:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000528.000090796.html
- anchor: #n107224

一般社団法人村上市観光協会は、2026年5月30日と31日に新潟県村上市で「新茶のお茶摘み体験」を開催します。参加者は三面川の茶畑で、九重園社長の瀧波匡子氏の指導のもと茶葉を手摘みできます。摘んだ茶葉は持ち帰り可能で、参加費は1名1,300円（税込）です。予約受付は2026年4月18日10時からBASEで開始されます。

## 29 new works inspired by bouquets unveiled; Yuta Okuda’s solo exhibition “With Gratitude” now on view at Gallery & Bakery Tokyo ８分

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000374.000038948.html
- anchor: #n107225
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社The Chain Museum、TODA BUILDING

Artist Yuta Okuda’s solo exhibition “With Gratitude” is on view at Gallery & Bakery Tokyo ８分, operated by The Chain Museum. The exhibition features 29 new works depicting bouquets on the theme of gratitude.

## “Insurance for Renting a Room” takes first place in the household contents insurance category of the “Kakaku.com Insurance Awards 2026” for the 2nd consecutive year

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:17:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000107664.html
- anchor: #n107226

“Insurance for Renting a Room,” sold by Nisshin Fire & Marine Insurance, took first place in the household contents insurance category of the “Kakaku.com Insurance Awards 2026,” announced on April 1, 2026, for the 2nd consecutive year. The policy features generous personal liability coverage of ¥100 million and affordable premiums starting at ¥3,500 per year. The award is based on the number of policies and applications from January 1 to December 31, 2025.

## Aoyama Gakuin University’s ekiden team set to participate! The world’s largest charity run with a simultaneous start | Wings for Life World Run 2026

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:17:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000270.000049143.html
- anchor: #n107227

レッドブル・ジャパンが支援するチャリティーランイベント「Wings for Life World Run 2026」が、2026年5月10日日本時間20時に世界同時スタートで開催される。本イベントには箱根駅伝3連覇中の青山学院大学駅伝チームの参加が決定しており、原晋監督もその意義を語っている。2014年の初開催以来、累計187万人以上が参加し、6,053万ユーロ（約99億円）を寄付。2025年大会では、世界で310,719人が参加し、860万ユーロ（約14億円）の寄付金を集めた。日本では東京、大宮、広島、福岡でアプリを利用したランニングイベントが開催され、参加費は3,900円となっている。

## NIJIN Academy to open Yamanashi Kofu Campus, Yamanashi Prefecture’s first free school in the NIJIN Academy network

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:16:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000777.000099150.html
- anchor: #n107228

株式会社NIJINは、不登校オルタナティブスクール『NIJINアカデミー』のリアル教室として、山梨県初の『NIJINアカデミー山梨甲府校』を2026年5月より開校する。同校は山梨県甲府市の「山梨県立青少年センター」と提携し、小学校1年生から中学校3年生を対象に週1回（毎週木曜日）開校し、定員は5名。NIJINアカデミーはメタバースを活用したバーチャル学校として累計入学者数700名を超え、出席認定率97%の実績を持つ。

## “MISHIMA no Mori,” a forest covered by an agreement between Yusuhara Town, Kochi Prefecture, and Dai Nippon Consultant, recognized by the Ministry of the Environment as a “Nature Coexistence Site”

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:14:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000050196.html
- anchor: #n107077

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## Senno Therapeutics accelerates development of cell therapy using iPS cell-derived hepatoblasts

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:10:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000174918.html
- anchor: #n107078
- Companies mentioned: Saisei Ventures、One Capital、みずほキャピタル株式会社、東京大学、日本医療研究開発機構(AMED)

Senno Therapeutics has raised a total of ¥750 million to accelerate development of a cell therapy for severe liver disease using allogeneic iPS cell-derived hepatoblasts.

## 「同時視聴」がスマホ1台で完結。アニメ同時視聴プラットフォーム「RASENWATCH」スマホ版を正式リリース！

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000162585.html
- anchor: #n107082

The iOS version of anime co-watching platform RASENWATCH has officially launched. Co-watching, which previously required a PC or multiple devices, can now be done on 1 smartphone. The service automatically synchronizes playback on YouTube and various video streaming services, allowing users to start watching together with a click. It supports fully synchronized playback on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT and DMM TV, and also supports Netflix and d Anime Store, among others. The service is operated by RASEN Inc.

## [5th anniversary] Accommodation package featuring Tokyo’s latest attractions goes on sale

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000147.000071974.html
- anchor: #n107081
- Companies mentioned: 森ビル、チームラボ

Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo has launched an accommodation package including チームラボボーダレス admission tickets and a rickshaw experience to mark its 5th anniversary. It also announced a new steakhouse and wedding packages.

## [Survey on online customer reviews] Approximately 56% of people refer to online reviews when buying or using products and services; among review users, just over 40% trust them

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001763.000007815.html
- anchor: #n107080
- Companies mentioned: マイボイスコム株式会社

MyVoice Communications announced the results of a survey on online customer reviews. Approximately 56% of people refer to reviews when purchasing products or services, and the findings showed that a large number of reviews and specific details help build trust.

## ROKKO MORI NO OTO MUSEUM: Golden Week limited-time morning SIKI Garden access and instrument preparation demonstrations, including tuning an automatic-playing violin

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003591.000005180.html
- anchor: #n107079
- Companies mentioned: 六甲山観光株式会社

ROKKO MORI NO OTO MUSEUM, operated by Rokko Mountain Tourist Co., will extend its opening hours during Golden Week 2026, offering morning walks in SIKI Garden and public demonstrations of tuning an automatic-playing violin.

## Japan’s first fully screened social dining service, LYMiN, launches

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:01:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000026700.html
- anchor: #n107083

How Television, Inc. has released the iOS version of LYMiN, Japan’s first fully screened social dining service. Leveraging the membership base of Gaishishukatsu.com, it provides a safe place to meet for highly educated people and business professionals.

## FIBA 3×3 SHIBUYA CHALLENGER 2026 to be held in Ebisu, Shibuya-ku

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:01:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000097099.html
- anchor: #n107084

Iwasaki Electric is sponsoring FIBA 3×3 SHIBUYA CHALLENGER 2026, to be held on April 18 and 19, 2026, at the Center Square of Yebisu Garden Place in Ebisu, Shibuya-ku. The tournament is an international event offering qualification for the FIBA 3x3 World Tour, and is the first of its kind to be held in a public urban space in Japan. Iwasaki Electric will illuminate the court with its proprietary light-control LED lighting, supporting the tournament by providing a comfortable lighting environment that takes players, spectators and the surrounding area into consideration.

## JAL Digital develops and begins sales of a new product! Launches airport staff shift management system “Sora Shift®”

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:00:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000152059.html
- anchor: #n107085

JAL Digital Co., Ltd. began selling Sora Shift®, a solution supporting the creation and management of airport staff schedules, on April 14, 2026. The solution is scheduled to become available to customers in July 2026. A JAL Group company has previously reduced the time required to create staff schedules to approximately 1/3 by implementing the solution. Sora Shift® centralizes flight information, staff skills and qualifications, and facility information, and enables the creation and management of monthly and daily schedules. JAL Digital, the JAL Group’s core digital company, was launched on April 1, 2025, following the integration of Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. and JAL Infotec Co., Ltd.

## CUNE launches “Otona Kodomo” collection

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:00:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000050201.html
- anchor: #n107086

CUNE will launch its “Otona Kodomo” collection at stores nationwide from April 18, 2026. The collection uses skin-friendly organic cotton and comes in 2 sizes: adult (one size) and children’s (100 cm). Key items include a sleeveless romper (¥39,600 for adults and ¥22,000 for children) and an ear-detail hooded romper (¥49,500 for adults and ¥28,600 for children). The collection is scheduled to go on sale at CUNE ONLINE STORE at a later date. CUNE is a fashion brand founded in 1994, with Yuki Yasuda as its designer.

## Iris Toreca enhances the excitement of drawing from online oripa packs

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:00:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000238.000021743.html
- anchor: #n107088
- Companies mentioned: アクセルマーク株式会社

Iris Toreca, an online oripa service operated by crafty Inc., introduced a new animation featuring a legendary sword and a new “Unlock Conditions Oripa” feature on April 14, 2026, and launched a commemorative campaign.

## [Hublot] New Big Bang Reloaded: an icon embodying boldness and excellence, from its movement to its materials

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:00:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000306.000016230.html
- anchor: #n107087
- Companies mentioned: HUBLOT (ウブロ)

To mark the 20th anniversary of the Big Bang, Hublot has unveiled the new Big Bang Reloaded, featuring an evolved version of its integrated Unico chronograph movement.

## 1 Hotel Tokyo to launch the early-summer collection of its signature La Belle Vie Afternoon Tea from May 11 (Monday)

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:00:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000166784.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/1256597-en.html
- anchor: #n107089
- Companies mentioned: 1 Hotel Tokyo、みつばちファーム

1 Hotel Tokyo will begin serving the early-summer collection of its signature La Belle Vie Afternoon Tea, featuring melon, from May 11.

## Kiyokawa, representative of etomoji, selected for the “2026 Design Grant Program”; launches empirical research into building culture in outsourced organizations

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000167981.html
- anchor: #n107150
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人日本デザイン振興会、ランサーズ株式会社、一般社団法人プロフェッショナル＆パラレルキャリア・フリーランス協会

清川英恵, representative of etomoji, has been selected for the “2026 Fiscal Year Design Grant Program” and launched “Project Mikan,” a demonstration study on fostering culture and building a foundation for growth in outsourced organizations. In response to the social issue of inadequate education and growth opportunities for freelancers, the project aims to establish a new organizational design model that does not depend on employment.

## Just under 70% of classic car owners say heavier taxes, including automobile tax, could prompt them to give up their classic cars! 有限会社キングスロード conducts a survey on how heavier taxes on older vehicles affect continued ownership of classic cars!

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000176422.html
- anchor: #n107149
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社キングスロード、RCリサーチデータ

A survey by 有限会社キングスロード found that about 70% of classic car owners said they might give up their beloved cars because of heavier taxes, including automobile tax. More than 85% are dissatisfied with the tax burden and say tax breaks are needed to preserve classic cars as cultural assets.

## About 90% of companies consider improving employee satisfaction an important management issue, but most say their employee satisfaction initiatives have not been sufficiently effective! ジー・ブーン conducts a survey on the state of efforts to improve employee satisfaction.

- Published: 2026-04-14T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000177873.html
- anchor: #n107148

ジー・ブーン株式会社 surveyed companies with 50 or more employees about efforts to improve employee satisfaction. The survey found that while about 90% of companies consider employee satisfaction important, more than 85% do not feel their current initiatives are sufficiently effective.