# AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-15 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 8 of 13

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1062 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 185 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Against a backdrop of growing demand for high-value payments, Luxury Card launches ‘deposit-based’ campaign

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000136.000036389.html
- anchor: #n108260

Luxury Card launched a premium rewards campaign for deposit-based credit cards on March 1, 2026. Members who join with a security deposit of at least ¥50 million and meet the spending requirements will receive points equivalent to the annual fee. Eligible cards are the Mastercard® Gold Card (annual fee: ¥220,000), Black Card (annual fee: ¥110,000) and Titanium Card (annual fee: ¥55,000). Deposit-based credit cards allow cardholders to set a credit limit from ¥300,000 to a maximum of ¥99 million, and were launched in 2024.

## [Tama Rokuto Science Center] Original shows presented by interpreters! Annual schedule announced for the ‘Planetarium for Adults’

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000140.000141165.html
- anchor: #n108259

Tama Rokuto Science Center announced the annual schedule for fiscal 2026 for its ‘Planetarium for Adults,’ aimed at people aged junior high school and older. In April, it will hold a special program featuring a live, narrated tour of the starry sky.

## [Yoshizumi Information] Survey of 365 companies: Companies using Google Workspace spend about 27.5% less time preparing documents. Report comparing use of Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 released

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000142.000069271.html
- anchor: #n108258

Yoshizumi Information Co., Ltd. released a report titled ‘Comparative Survey on Usage and Productivity,’ analyzing companies that use Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. The report found that companies using Google Workspace spend about 27.5% less time preparing documents, report an 18% difference in perceived benefits from generative AI, and show a stronger correlation with a more challenging and tolerant organizational culture. The survey was conducted in 2025.

## Have fun with the family over Golden Week! Gourmet Kineya Restaurant holds ‘Everyone’s Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament’!

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000090386.html
- anchor: #n108257
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グルメ杵屋レストラン

株式会社グルメ杵屋レストラン will hold ‘Everyone’s Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament’ from April 25 to May 10, 2026. Children who order a children’s menu are eligible to participate and can win prizes based on the outcome.

## ispace and Shimizu Corporation sign basic agreement to develop infrastructure architecture for cislunar space

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000140640.html
- anchor: #n108256
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ispace、清水建設株式会社、国土交通省、文部科学省

ispace and Shimizu Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to study plans for building infrastructure, particularly a lunar data center, in ‘cislunar space’ near the Moon.

## [ETVOS] Reservations for the 2026 Summer Collection open today! Items capture a summer twilight imbued with sparkle and sweetness, like it has been dusted with sugar.

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000040925.html
- anchor: #n108255

株式会社エトヴォス will launch its 2026 Summer Collection, ‘Sugared Twilight,’ nationwide on Friday, May 1, 2026. Reservations will be accepted at ETVOS stores from Friday, April 17, 2026, through Thursday, April 30. The collection includes Mineral Multi Powder (¥2,783, 4 new shades), Mineral Designing Eyebrow (¥3,894, 3 new shades), the limited-edition Mineral Silky Veil (¥3,872), and Ice Smooth Primer (¥2,750). The products feature gentle formulas designed for sensitive skin, 7 free-from ingredients and easy removal with soap.

## Smartphone app ‘Railway Timetable Information,’ supervised by monthly magazine ‘Railway Timetable Information,’ to launch on April 20, 2026!

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000050139.html
- anchor: #n108254
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社交通新聞社、ＪＲグループ、ジェー・アール・アール

株式会社交通新聞社 will launch a new smartphone app, ‘Railway Timetable Information,’ for railway enthusiasts on April 20, 2026. The app has been extensively updated with a refreshed UI and information compared with the previous app.

## A comprehensive guide! BL Award 2026 seminar confirmed!!

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000151.000022111.html
- anchor: #n108253

Commercial BL information site ちるちる will hold the BL Award 2026 seminar to explain hit trends in 2025. Using voting data, it will analyze trends by generation and language, as well as fan behavior patterns.

## 【98.5% unknowingly reuse】31 companies join forces to realize a circular economy. Registration opens for the August 8 Reuse Day experiential event for elementary school students

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000153.000123523.html
- anchor: #n108252
- Companies mentioned: 環境省、経済産業省、一般社団法人日本リユース業協会

With the support of 31 companies, BOOKOFF will hold a reuse experience event for elementary school students on August 7 and 8, 2026. A survey found that 98.5% of people with no prior reuse experience reuse items without realizing it.

## Small but dependable, an all-in-one robot vacuum. Compact design and high functionality update the norms of cleaning. On sale from April 15 (Wednesday)

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000157.000017926.html
- anchor: #n108251
- Companies mentioned: エコバックスジャパン株式会社

ECOVACS Japan will launch DEEBOT mini 2, an all-in-one robot vacuum that combines a compact design with high functionality, on April 15, 2026.

## ｕｇｏ raises funds from companies supporting social infrastructure businesses, with NTT West Japan as lead investor

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000163.000034305.html
- anchor: #n108250

ugo has completed a Series B3 funding round, with NTT West Japan as lead investor and participation from companies supporting social infrastructure, including telecommunications, railways, energy, real estate, retail and logistics. The company’s total funding has now reached approximately 4 billion yen. The funds will accelerate research and development in the physical AI field, expand robotics solution deployment, strengthen mass-production capabilities for robots, and increase hiring, particularly of engineers. The company offers the ugo series of business DX robots and the ugo Platform robot integration management platform, and has achieved approximately 2 times year-over-year sales growth over the past 3 years. The ugo mini compact inspection robot, released in 2025, surpassed 100 cumulative units shipped in approximately 1 year.

## A map showcasing Higashi-Maizuru’s attractions, bringing the past to mind through the present, is unveiled

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000173.000049369.html
- anchor: #n108249
- Companies mentioned: 舞鶴市、けやきの会

舞鶴市 has completed the Higashi-Maizuru Now × Then Map, which brings together the results of citizen-participation workshops. It highlights not only tourist attractions but also the area’s everyday charms, and will be used to support community development.

## Monoxer publishes the Foreign Worker Education White Paper 2026

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000174.000029973.html
- anchor: #n108248
- Companies mentioned: モノグサ株式会社、株式会社IDEATECH

モノグサ株式会社 has published the Foreign Worker Education White Paper 2026. The findings show that while more than 80% of companies are open to appointing foreign talent as leaders, 70% face challenges in running education programs.

## Next-generation AI call solution now in use at Aeon Delight Connect’s call center

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000176.000019526.html
- anchor: #n108247
- Companies mentioned: イオンディライトコネクト株式会社、株式会社ネットスターズ、VoxAI Japan株式会社、Daisybell Japan株式会社

Aeon Delight Connect has introduced Netstars’ AI phone solution VoxAI Agent at its call center. The company aims to streamline responses to inquiries about facility management and improve its response rate.

## TSP太陽株式会社 implements an average 5.9% increase in salary levels for all employees

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000177.000056254.html
- anchor: #n108246

TSP Taiyo will implement an average 5.9% increase in salary levels for regular employees starting in fiscal 2026. The decision was made to strengthen its workforce and share profits with employees after the company recorded its highest-ever operating profit last fiscal year. The pay increase will apply to salaries from April 2026. Based on its medium-term management plan, the company aims to build a structure capable of delivering greater social value through improved employee compensation.

## Charity collaboration items for Us 4 IRIOMOTE, designed by artist 長場雄, return this year. April 15 is Iriomote Cat Day

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000189.000059148.html
- anchor: #n108245

Outdoor brand KEEN will release new charity items designed by artist 長場雄 as part of Us 4 IRIOMOTE, a nature conservation project on Iriomote Island.

## TBグローバルテクノロジーズ株式会社 OTC新技術賞をダブル受賞 海上エネルギー移送の安全と効率を高める技術が国際評価

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000189.000098548.html
- anchor: #n108244

TB Global Technologies, part of the Tokyo Boeki Group, has won the Spotlight on New Technology Award in 2 categories at OTC, the world’s largest offshore technology conference. The awards recognize CHOKUSEN, a system that automatically connects LNG transfer lines offshore, and a detoxifying emergency release system (ERS) that reduces the risk of leaks during ammonia transfer. These technologies have been highly rated internationally for dramatically improving the safety and efficiency of offshore energy logistics and contributing to a sustainable society.

## NX Wanbishi Archives to hold a tour of its storage facilities for the medical and pharmaceutical industries!

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000194.000047901.html
- anchor: #n108243

NX Wanbishi Archives will hold tours of its storage facilities for the medical and pharmaceutical industries from June to October 2026. The tours will showcase the cell and specimen storage areas added to its Kanto Regional Storage Center in Saitama Prefecture, as well as the digitization and storage of GxP-related documents. The company will present its management systems compliant with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s GLP and GMP regulations, state-of-the-art equipment such as liquid nitrogen tanks, and advanced security, while proposing solutions to industry-specific challenges. Participation is free, with approximately 10 participants sought for each session.

## 【Staffing industry seminar】Breaking away from rising CPA and reliance on active job seekers: PORTERS × クウゼン（KUZEN） to share practical ways to reach passive candidates

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000197.000017833.html
- anchor: #n108242
- Companies mentioned: ポーターズ株式会社

株式会社クウゼン and ポーターズ株式会社 will co-host a free online seminar for the staffing industry on April 17, 2026, explaining approaches to reaching passive candidates using LINE, AI and data.

## A deep dive into the rapid growth of foreign talent recruitment! Sharing know-how that delivered a 124% increase in interviews and a 132% increase in recommendations

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000199.000033277.html
- anchor: #n108241
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社京進

ポーターズ株式会社 will rebroadcast a seminar sharing 株式会社京進’s results—a 124% increase in interviews and a 132% increase in recommendations—and its use of PORTERS.

## 【April 23 event: Essential for companies preparing for an IPO/listing or M&A】Could “concerns over antisocial forces and compliance” become an issue just before exit!? Initial responses and routine planning for corporate administration teams

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000200.000039683.html
- anchor: #n108240
- Companies mentioned: ソーシャルワイヤー株式会社、法律事務所ZeLo

Effectual will co-host a webinar for companies preparing for an IPO or M&A with Socialwire and 法律事務所ZeLo on April 23, 2026, titled “Could ‘concerns over antisocial forces and compliance’ become an issue just before exit!?”.

## Unveils first collaboration model with Chinese outdoor brand MetaMount

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000203.000011659.html
- anchor: #n108239

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## Trading figure series ViViSTAR (ビビスター) launches its 2nd installment, Dream Orchestra

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000204.000091783.html
- anchor: #n108238

株式会社ハシートップイン will release Dream Orchestra, the 2nd installment in the ViViSTAR (ビビスター) trading figure series by the popular Asia-born brand HERE, around May 2026. The characters appear as performers in a dream orchestra, dressed in instrument-inspired outfits. The blind-box collection includes 7 types, including a secret figure, and is priced at 2,970 yen (tax included). Pre-sales begin at the Kiddy Land Omokado store on April 24, 2026.

## HERE, an Asia-born brand, launches new series Feela (Global Study Wander)

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000205.000091783.html
- anchor: #n108237

株式会社ハシートップイン will release Feela (Global Study Wander), a new series from the popular Asia-born brand HERE, around May 2026. The collectible figure series is based on a story about Feela, a curious elf girl who travels to schools around the world. The blind-box collection includes 7 types, including a secret figure. It is priced at 2,970 yen (tax included), with pre-sales starting at the Kiddy Land Omokado store on April 24, 2026.

## Trading figure series ZIYULI (ユーリー) launches its 3rd installment, Spiritual Power

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000206.000091783.html
- anchor: #n108236

株式会社ハシートップイン will release Spiritual Power, the 3rd installment in the ZIYULI (ユーリー) trading figure series, around June 2026. This dark fantasy-style figure series depicts a girl named ZIYULI who steps into a mysterious world of spirits and transforms as she resonates with the powers of dreams, time and magic. The blind-box collection includes 7 types, including a secret figure, available through an exchange system, and is priced at 2,970 yen (tax included). Pre-sales begin at the Kiddy Land Omokado store on April 24, 2026.

## University Entrance Exam Festa in KYOTO 2026 Spring to be held May 31 (Sunday) at Miyako Messe in Kyoto! Start preparing for university entrance exams this spring

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000206.000108310.html
- anchor: #n108235
- Companies mentioned: 成基学園、コミュニティ・バンク京信、京都府教育委員会、滋賀県教育委員会、京都市教育委員会

The Kyoto Shimbun will hold the “University Entrance Fair in KYOTO 2026 Spring” at Miyako Messe on May 31, 2026. A total of 52 universities will exhibit, with admissions consultations and lectures.

## New “FUNII” (Funny) release from the Asia-born brand “HERE”

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000207.000091783.html
- anchor: #n108234

Hashy Topin Co., Ltd. will release “FUNII” (Funny), a new trading figure from the popular Asia-born brand “HERE,” around May 2026. The collection features fairy characters who live in the clouds and watch over fragments of the weather. It comes in blind boxes with 7 designs, including a secret figure. It is priced at 2,970 yen (tax included) and will be available for advance sale at Kiddy Land Omokado from April 24, 2026.

## Trading mascot “ZIYULI” returns with its 4th installment, “Cloudland Dreams”

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000209.000091783.html
- anchor: #n108233

株式会社ハシートップインは、トレーディングフィギュア「ユーリー（ZIYULI）」の第4弾『Cloudland Dreams』を2026年6月に一般発売する。発売に先駆け、2026年4月24日よりキデイランドオモカド内のSECRETARIUMにて先行販売を実施する。本作は雲の上の世界をテーマにした全7種のコレクションで、価格は1体3,300円（税込）となる。着脱可能なコスチュームや美しい瞳の造形が特徴のブラインドボックス仕様。

## [S-PAL Sendai] “GOTTO” to open on Wednesday, April 22!

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000211.000149926.html
- anchor: #n108232

仙台ターミナルビルは2026年4月22日、エスパル仙台本館B1Fに焼き菓子店「GOTTO（ゴット）」をオープンします。運営は宮城県気仙沼市の株式会社パルポーで、パイやクッキーなどを三層に重ねた手作りの多層食感が特徴です。オープンを記念して5月22日まで、訳あり品500gを972円で販売するほか、フィナンシェやあかふさ食品の鮭フレークも特別価格で提供されます。ショッピングエリアの営業時間は、金・土曜日が21時まで、それ以外が20時までとなっています。

## New gift box centered on personal tumblers from New York’s “stojo” and London’s “topl” to go on sale at “HYACCA” on April 15

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000212.000012817.html
- anchor: #n108231

HYACCA, a group company of Cubic, launched a new gift box at its online gift shop “HYACCA” on April 15, 2026. The lineup includes 3 options featuring tumblers from New York-based “stojo” and London-based “topl,” paired with towels, bags and coffee. Prices range from 6,050 yen to 7,073 yen (tax included), offering practical gifts suited to modern lifestyles.

## [Notice of half-price enrollment fee campaign] Ehime University admissions prep school offers half-price enrollment fees through April 30, 2026

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000212.000176368.html
- anchor: #n108230

Ehime University admissions prep school, operated by Studychain, is offering half-price enrollment fees through April 30, 2026. The regular fee of 55,000 yen (tax included) is discounted to 27,500 yen (tax included). Representative Akihiro Takemoto is urging students to take advantage of the campaign as they work toward admission.

## Directly connected to the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge! New menu featuring “Awaji Island fresh whitebait” arrives at “Mikeya,” the main dining restaurant at Awaji Highway Oasis, on Saturday, April 25, 2026!

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000222.000040849.html
- anchor: #n108229
- Companies mentioned: ユーアールエー株式会社

The restaurant “Mikeya” at Awaji Highway Oasis will begin serving new menu items, including the “Awaji Island Fresh Whitebait Rice Bowl Set,” featuring fresh whitebait from Awaji Island, on April 25, 2026.

## [May 27 event] Takahiro Anno, leader of チームみらい and a member of the House of Councillors, to speak

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000223.000045379.html
- anchor: #n108228
- Companies mentioned: チームみらい、株式会社BEDORE、MNTSQ株式会社

Findy Inc. will hold an online event on May 27, 2026, featuring Takahiro Anno, leader of チームみらい.

## 4/22(水)15:00 Zoom開催｜ランチの混雑を売上に変える―お弁当対面販売の実践と、施設価値を高める次の一手

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000224.000017102.html
- anchor: #n108227

スカイファーム株式会社は2026年4月22日、商業施設やオフィスビル担当者を対象に、ランチ混雑を売上に変える施策をテーマにした無料ウェビナーを開催します。日鉄興和不動産が協力し、「TORANOMON MARCHÉ」での弁当対面販売の実例や、モバイルオーダーシステム「NEW PORT」を活用した施設価値向上の手法を解説します。現場での実践事例をもとに、空きスペースの有効活用やテナントとの関係強化、収益改善の具体策を提示します。オンラインZoom形式で15時から1時間実施されます。

## Call for public comments on the draft outline of the “(provisional name) Municipal Office Surroundings Community Development Plan”

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000239.000047922.html
- anchor: #n108226

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## “Ii Seikatsu Website” launches AI article-generation feature

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000240.000003214.html
- anchor: #n108225

Ii Seikatsu Co., Ltd. has launched an AI article-generation feature on its “Ii Seikatsu Website.” The feature aims to reduce the burden on real estate companies of creating website content, freeing up time for customer service. The company has obtained 3 international certifications: ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27017 for information security, and ISO/IEC 20000 for IT service management. It continues to maintain strict operational standards. Ii Seikatsu was established on January 21, 2000, and had capital of 628,411,540 yen as of the end of March 2025.

## “Kumamoto City Products Fair—10 Years Since the Kumamoto Earthquake” to be held April 18 and 19

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000240.000047922.html
- anchor: #n108224

Marking 10 years since the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, Kumamoto City will hold the “Kumamoto City Products Fair” at Higo Hosokawa Garden in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, on April 18 and 19, 2026. The event will feature sales of local specialties such as Kumamoto ramen and spring watermelon, as well as a panel exhibition sharing the recovery process and lessons learned. Kumamoto City is the organizer, with Bunkyo Ward, which has historic ties to the city, providing support. A campaign will also give away Kumamon merchandise to people who follow the city’s official Instagram account.

## BS Asahi launches “The Breath of Japan,” a video series showcasing Japan’s little-known charms, and releases videos featuring 4 regions in its first installment

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000240.000112870.html
- anchor: #n108223

BS Asahi Inc. has launched “The Breath of Japan -through new eyes,” a video series showcasing Japan’s landscapes and traditional culture, and opened an official YouTube channel. For its first installment, the company has released videos about 4 regions—Mino, Kanazawa, Kumejima and Arita—capturing the handiwork of craftspeople and the natural environment from the perspective of young creators. The series reexamines the value of cultural traditions passed down across generations, including Mino washi paper and Kumejima tsumugi silk. The company plans to continue sharing the little-known charms of places across Japan.

## [2nd event | Previous event’s 300 seats filled immediately] The impact of building apps without writing code—SAMURAI to host a webinar on improving business operations with “Claude Code” (April 28)

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000241.000047683.html
- anchor: #n108222
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic社

SAMURAI Inc. will host the 2nd free webinar for non-engineers on app development using the AI coding assistant “Claude Code” on April 28, 2026.

## LuLuLun, the No. 1 face mask brand, unveils a new addition to its Hydra series for “calming care.” For recurring skin problems, the “LuLuLun Hydra CX Mask” combines dual CICA with glycine.

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000247.000017608.html
- anchor: #n108221
- Companies mentioned: ドン・キホーテ、株式会社富士経済

Dr. LuLuLun Co., Ltd. has launched the high-performance face mask “LuLuLun Hydra CX Mask” for recurring skin problems. Advance sales will begin April 15, exclusively at ドン・キホーテ-affiliated stores.

## ATM leader Hitachi Channel Solutions strengthens referral hiring with “MyTalent Platform,” an integrated talent acquisition platform

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000249.000036924.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/1266614-en.html
- anchor: #n108220

TalentX Inc. announced a case study in which Hitachi Channel Solutions Co., Ltd. strengthened referral hiring using “MyRefer,” part of the integrated talent acquisition platform “MyTalent Platform.” As an ATM industry leader, Hitachi Channel Solutions prioritizes acquiring and developing talent who can lead business transformation, and promotes referral hiring as a way to boost employee engagement and encourage independent career development. The company has many people registered with “MyRefer,” has hired several people through referrals every year, and aims to establish the practice as part of its corporate culture.

## “So, which companies are looking at us?” GoQMieruca addresses the frustrations of web analytics with a new dashboard that shows visiting companies and regions “at a glance.”

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000272.000062228.html
- anchor: #n108219

GoQSystem Co., Ltd. has significantly updated the dashboard features of its sales support tool, “GoQMieruca.” The new features visualize trends in PVs and UUs, as well as visitor company names and regions in ranking format. The Standard plan is available from an initial fee of 50,000 yen and a monthly fee of 30,000 yen, excluding tax. The company aims to create an environment where marketing staff can streamline analysis and focus on concrete sales approaches.

## Notice: Reading Group on Semiconductor Hegemony: Giant Companies at the Mercy of Nations

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000275.000158730.html
- anchor: #n108218
- Companies mentioned: 日本経済新聞社、日経BP、インテル、エヌビディア、TSMC、サムスン、ラピダス、チャールズ・シュワブ

Shosuto Kabushiki.com Co., Ltd. will hold a reading group on the theme of “Semiconductor Hegemony” via Zoom in early May 2026. Participants will discuss in depth the intersection of the semiconductor industry and national strategies.

## [More than 17,000 HR professionals have registered and participated] Japan’s leading HR companies and opinion leaders gather! “Acaric Summit Premium HR and Recruitment Conference -2026 Spring-”

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000276.000017667.html
- anchor: #n108217
- Companies mentioned: パナソニック インダストリー株式会社、PwCコンサルティング合同会社、株式会社人材研究所、Thinkings株式会社、トイトイ合同会社、株式会社Hajimari、Great Place To Work Institute Japan、株式会社ディスコ、広島大学、株式会社i-plug、株式会社SmartHR、株式会社ビズリーチ

An archive of “Acaric Summit Premium HR and Recruitment EXPO -2026 -Spring,” one of Japan’s largest online HR events, hosted by Acaric Co., Ltd., is now available. All 39 presentations can be viewed free of charge through April 30.

## Notice: Reading Group on “Starting from Dialogue,” Chapter 1 of Kenichi Yoshida’s Dialogue Collection: Considering School Education from a Broad Perspective

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000276.000158730.html
- anchor: #n108216

Shosuto Kabushiki.com Co., Ltd. will hold an online reading group via Zoom in early May 2026 on Chapter 1 of “Starting from Dialogue,” titled “Considering School Education from a Broad Perspective.” The company’s Representative Director and Chairman, Hiroshi Yamanaka, is an investor born in December 1976 who achieved returns of more than 100 times on his investment in NVIDIA and became Japan’s first investor billionaire. He is also known for shareholder proposal activities at HOYA Corporation and as the founder of several political organizations, and has contributed to corporate governance reform in Japan. On March 27, 2025, he also won a damages claim lawsuit against HyAS & Co. Inc.

## UCC’s edible coffee “YOINED” sales end for the current season

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000278.000074056.html
- anchor: #n108215
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社近鉄百貨店（あべのハルカス近鉄本店）、SAKE HUNDRED、サケラボトーキョー、ザ・プリンスギャラリー 東京紀尾井町

UCC’s “YOINED,” an “edible coffee” created using the company’s proprietary process, has ended sales for the current season. New flavors and pairing suggestions with sake and other drinks were well received, and the product sold out early.

## New tote bag series supervised by JOHNBULL, “BELL SYSTEM”: inspired by authentic tool bags used by telephone company construction workers in the 1950s

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000280.000061295.html
- anchor: #n108214

JOHNBULL will debut “BELL SYSTEM,” a new tote bag series inspired by vintage tool bags used by telephone company construction workers in the 1950s, for Spring/Summer 2026. Based on these practical, durable, iconic bags, the series offers a wide range of variations in JOHNBULL’s signature casual style. Made from 20 oz. natural canvas, the bags come in 2 colors—unwashed rigid and distressed—and are available in 4 sizes and with 2 handle lengths.

## First collaboration between Korea-born Khakis and MERRELL: “Moab 3 x Khakis,” a pair whose aging reflects each wearer’s lifestyle, goes on sale April 18, 2026

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000281.000035698.html
- anchor: #n108213

U.S. outdoor brand MERRELL and Seoul-based Korean lifestyle brand Khakis will release their first collaborative model, “Moab 3 x Khakis,” on April 18, 2026. Based on MERRELL’s iconic hiking shoe, the “Moab 3,” the design combines Khakis’ distinctive vintage sensibility. Materials including nubuck, polyester mesh, and rubber are combined, with wax and stone-wash treatments adding a naturally worn-in look. The result is a pair that reflects each wearer’s lifestyle.

## [A new philosophy of entrance exam preparation] Nagasaki University-focused cram school aims for 90 successful applicants with the slogan “The power to choose is the power to pass.”

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000288.000176368.html
- anchor: #n108212

Nagasaki University-focused cram school, operated by Study Chain Co., Ltd., has announced a rebranding under the new slogan “The power to choose is the power to pass.” The new approach emphasizes eliminating unnecessary study and improving the quality of learning while building on students’ strongest subjects. Under Representative Director Akihiro Takemoto, the school has set a goal of helping 90 students gain admission to Nagasaki University by March 31, 2027.

## <Kimono Yamato> “Yukata from Daytime 2026” starts April 25

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000289.000015937.html
- anchor: #n108211

Kimono Yamato will launch its new yukata promotion, “Yukata from Daytime 2026,” on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The new visuals, set in Arimatsu, showcase a variety of yukata styles while exploring the history and process of tie-dyeing. During the promotion, “Yukata from Daytime — Yukata Style Book 2026” will be distributed at all Kimono Yamato stores, and a special interview will be published on the website. A “Yukata Student Discount” campaign for people aged 22 and under will also be held.

## Nikkei Cross Trend proposes “AICAS,” a new consumer purchasing behavior model for the AI era

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000291.000041279.html
- anchor: #n108210
- Companies mentioned: 電通グループ、マクロミル

Nikkei BP has announced “AICAS,” a new consumer purchasing behavior model for the generative AI era. Replacing “AISAS,” it proposes a process that begins with consulting AI (Ask), followed by verification through other media (Confirm, Check), and then a purchase.

## New Clean White color for “Brain Sleep Comforter All Seasons” and launch of “Brain Sleep Wear Recovery T-Shirt (Short Sleeve)/Half Pants”

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000292.000046684.html
- anchor: #n108209

Brain Sleep will release a new color for its self-temperature-regulating “Comforter All Seasons” and a new summer version of its general medical device recovery wear in April.

## [May 21] “Operational Excellence Summit 2026,” a conference to maximize organizational execution, announced!

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000297.000029485.html
- anchor: #n108208

Ingage Co., Ltd. will hold the online business conference “Operational Excellence Summit 2026” on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The event focuses on “Operational Excellence,” which maximizes organizational execution in response to labor shortages and changes in industrial structures driven by AI. Leaders and experts in digital transformation and organizational reform will speak and present practical approaches. Participation is free, and the event is intended for business leaders, digital transformation executives, customer support department heads, and others.

## [180th location!] Kyoto Kitashirakawa Ramen Kairikiya’s Kawasaki Ginza-gai location in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, grand opens on Tuesday, April 21, 2026!

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000305.000019478.html
- anchor: #n108207

Kairikiya Co., Ltd. will open its 180th location, Kawasaki Ginza-gai, in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, on April 21, 2026. To mark the opening, ramen will be offered at a 110-yen discount through April 26.

## [Serve sparkling clear ice to your guests] The Rakuten No. 1 “ALTENA Clear Cube Rapid Ice Maker” elevates family gatherings! A “Spring Home Life Support Coupon” for 3,000 yen off is available through April 20!

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000308.000068824.html
- anchor: #n108206

三金商事株式会社は、楽天ランキング1位を獲得した「ALTENA クリアキューブ高速製氷機（ICE-CB01）」の3,000円OFFクーポンを2026年4月20日まで配布している。同製品は最短約6分で16個の透明な氷を製氷でき、1時間で約160個の供給能力を持つ業界最短クラスのスピードが特徴である。独自のパネル式製氷により、溶けにくく純度の高い透明氷を家庭で手軽に作ることが可能。自動クリーニング機能や13段階のサイズ選択、1年間の国内保証も付随しており、新生活やホームパーティー需要に応える。

## [Grand opening] Anytime Fitness Sendai Miyagino, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Wednesday, April 15, 2026 <24-hour fitness gym open year-round>

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000322.000134689.html
- anchor: #n108205

Anytime Fitness, a 24-hour fitness gym open year-round, opened its Sendai Miyagino location in Miyagino Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on April 15, 2026. Its operator, Fast Fitness Japan Co., Ltd., reached 1,200 locations in Japan in June 2025 and surpassed 1.1 million members in January 2026. The gym is located on the 2nd floor of the Maruhan Nigatake Building and is part of a global network with more than 5,500 locations across 30 countries and regions. Drawing on its U.S. origins and convenience, the company aims to create fitness opportunities suited to a diverse range of lifestyles.

## [Grand opening] Anytime Fitness Nagano Shinonoi, Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Wednesday, April 15, 2026 <24-hour fitness gym open year-round>

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000323.000134689.html
- anchor: #n108204

2026年4月15日（水）、長野県長野市に「エニタイムフィットネス長野篠ノ井店」がグランドオープンしました。この店舗は24時間年中無休で利用できるフィットネスジムです。エニタイムフィットネスは、「ヘルシアプレイスをすべての人々へ」を掲げ、フィットネス機会の創出を進めています。店舗HPでは詳細情報が提供されています。

## Free sanitary napkins available in restroom stalls: “Toreluna” installed at 大通BISSE

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000325.000021661.html
- anchor: #n108203
- Companies mentioned: 大通BISSE

Nexino Inc. has introduced its “toreluna” service, which provides free sanitary napkins in restroom stalls, in 11 restrooms at 大通BISSE in the Odori district of Sapporo. The service began on April 17.

## Investment in BALLAS, a startup offering a procurement platform for construction materials, through a CVC fund

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000325.000065135.html
- anchor: #n108202

JGC Holdings and JGC have invested in BALLAS, a startup that offers a procurement platform for materials used at construction sites, through the CVC fund JGC MIRAI Innovation Fund. With the investment, JGC aims to use BALLAS’s expertise to shorten delivery times for plant materials and improve operational efficiency.

## Winners from 71 organizations across 7 categories announced for the “Studyplus for School Award 2026,” recognizing educational institutions working to solve challenges in education!

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000329.000047308.html
- anchor: #n108201

Studyplus provides the “Studyplus for School” communications platform for educational institutions. The company announced the winners from 71 organizations across 7 categories at the “Studyplus for School Award 2026,” recognizing efforts to solve challenges in education. The awards have been held since 2017. This year, 71 organizations and 151 campuses from cram schools, preparatory schools and other educational institutions across Japan were honored. “Studyplus for School” is now used by approximately 2,800 schools nationwide.

## 1,000 kites to color the sky! Family kite-flying event to be held on the Arakawa riverbank

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000330.000129038.html
- anchor: #n108200

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## Notice of the release of the “Sustainability Report 2025”

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000332.000070816.html
- anchor: #n108199

Mitsuuroko Group Holdings Co., Ltd. has published its “Sustainability Report 2025” on its website. The report covers the group’s ESG activities and performance data, as well as its new “Planetary Health Project.” The company has ended its print publication and distribution starting this fiscal year, switching to an online-only release to disclose information promptly and reduce its environmental impact. It will continue working to contribute to a sustainable society and enhance corporate value.

## そごう横浜「西武・そごうのランドセル受注会」に参加いたします。4/28(火)～5/10(日)

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000339.000077136.html
- anchor: #n108198
- Companies mentioned: 西武・そごう、そごう横浜店、WWFジャパン

CHIKYU株式会社は、2026年4月28日〜5月10日にそごう横浜で開催される「西武・そごうのランドセル受注会」に参加する。NASA開発の衝撃吸収材を用いた地球NASAランドセル®の新作・コラボモデルなど約50点を展示販売する。

## Japan Management Association and Bandai Town, Fukushima Prefecture, sign “Co-Creation Partnership Agreement”

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000340.000078820.html
- anchor: #n108197

The Japan Management Association signed a “Co-Creation Partnership Agreement” with Bandai Town, Fukushima Prefecture, on April 8, 2026. Under the agreement, they will jointly hold study sessions and events on promoting digital transformation in local governments, redesigning work styles and creating connections with people outside the region. They also aim to develop new public-private partnership frameworks through support for talent development in Bandai Town and workshops using SHIBUYA QWS. The association says it will share the knowledge gained with local governments across Japan and contribute to the development of a sustainable society.

## A new go-to option for people struggling to find a place for web meetings while on the move: demand for work boxes has grown 48 times in 5 years, as new brand “SpemaBOX” launches with 63 units nationwide

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000345.000015560.html
- anchor: #n108196

Space Market Inc. launched “SpemaBOX,” a new brand of work boxes that meet its own standards, with 63 units nationwide on April 15, 2026, in response to surging demand for web meetings while away from the office.

## Hero Egg to expand its directly operated locations to 5 regions nationwide in 2026, growing community-based digital transformation education hubs toward a vision of 100 regions by 2030

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000347.000094539.html
- anchor: #n108195

Meta Heroes Inc. will operate its “Hero Egg” digital transformation education facilities, where people can learn about the metaverse, AI and XR, in 5 regions across Japan in 2026. It aims to expand to 100 regions by 2030.

## [Free seminar on Friday, April 17] “The State of Automotive Batteries in 2026: Strategic Shifts and Competitiveness in the Battery Business Amid Changes in the EV Market” (hosted by Stockmark)

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000367.000024407.html
- anchor: #n108194

Stockmark Inc. will hold an online seminar, “The State of Automotive Batteries in 2026,” on April 17, 2026. The seminar will feature Noboru Sato, a leading expert in automotive battery technology, who will discuss changes in the market structure, including shifts in EV demand, the renewed evaluation of HEVs and the growing market share of Chinese companies. It will examine the competitiveness and challenges facing Japanese companies, including supply chains and securing raw materials. The seminar is also scheduled to introduce generative AI applications, including “Aconnect,” the company’s AI agent for the manufacturing industry.

## “Taisho University × Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Pop-Up Store” to be held

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000387.000054969.html
- anchor: #n108193

Taisho University will hold the “Taisho University × Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce Pop-Up Store” in Sugamo from April 25 to July 12, 2026, in partnership with the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. As a project-based learning initiative in which students take an active role in planning, operations and sales, the store will offer the Brooklyn-based brand “Brooklyn Made” and exclusive products.

## Hacobu launches new features for its truck booking service “MOVO Berth” to automate truck guidance and call-ups. AI automates “decision-making” at logistics facilities.

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000389.000018703.html
- anchor: #n108192

Hacobu Inc. has launched two AI-powered features for its truck booking service “MOVO Berth”: “Automatic Assignment” and “Automatic Call-Up.” The features automate tasks that require logistics facility staff to make decisions, such as directing trucks after they enter the facility and calling in the next vehicle, improving truck reception efficiency. The features use operational data accumulated in MOVO Berth and user-defined rules to automate vehicle coordination at loading bays. MOVO Berth has secured the No. 1 share of the loading-bay management system market, and the new features aim to further improve efficiency.

## Report on the “Mynavi High School Dance 2026 High School Student Support Initiative -Part 4-”!

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000392.000010125.html
- anchor: #n108191
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アノマリー、株式会社マイナビ

Anomaly and Mynavi held the “Mynavi High School Dance 2026 High School Student Support Initiative -Part 4-” at Tokyo Metropolitan Komae High School. Professional dancer YURIYURI led dance instruction and gave a career lecture.

## 60% say they have not felt the impact of wage increases, yet 60% still want to “continue driving.” Hacobu conducts its [2026] survey on truck drivers

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000392.000018703.html
- anchor: #n108190
- Companies mentioned: 独立行政法人労働政策研究・研修機構、連合

Hacobu Inc. conducted its “2026 Truck Driver Survey” among 1,516 truck drivers nationwide. The survey revealed that 60% had not felt the impact of wage increases, and that reduced overtime under work-style reforms was directly leading to lower incomes.

## 東海大学付属福岡高等学校 adopts “The 7 Habits J®” (FCE)

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000409.000029370.html
- anchor: #n108189
- Companies mentioned: 東海大学付属福岡高等学校

The “7 Habits J®” educational program offered by FCE Inc. will be introduced at 東海大学付属福岡高等学校 starting in September 2026. The program is intended to foster “personal capabilities” as part of the school’s reforms.

## [Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gifts] nishikawa’s “Give the Gift of Energy Through Sleep” campaign runs from April 15 to June 23, 2026

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000418.000010201.html
- anchor: #n108188
- Companies mentioned: Panasonic、Amazon

Nishikawa Co., Ltd. will launch its “Give the Gift of Energy Through Sleep” campaign on April 15, 2026, for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. The campaign promotes health through sleep, and purchasers of eligible products will be entered into a drawing to win prizes such as home appliances.

## Himeji City Museum of Literature to hold special exhibition “Manga Artist 30th Anniversary: Fumiyo Kouno Exhibition—Birds Fly, Rabbits Leap, Flowers Sway, Running, Falling, and the Long Road”

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000422.000073910.html
- anchor: #n108187

The Himeji City Museum of Literature will hold a special exhibition from April 18 to June 21, Reiwa 8, marking the 30th anniversary of manga artist Fumiyo Kouno’s career. This retrospective, the largest ever, covers her work from her debut to the present and will feature more than 500 original manga drawings, rare original drawings from before her debut, and video footage being shown for the first time. Events during the exhibition include a live painting by Fumiyo Kouno, a lecture and film screenings. Admission is 1,100 yen for adults, with a 20% discount for visitors who bring a used admission ticket from the first half during the second half.

## [Make office hours more rewarding with sweets] The 2nd installment, following popular demand! “Petit Bon Financier,” designed to foster communication among colleagues, goes on sale April 16 (Thu).

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000423.000036259.html
- anchor: #n108186
- Companies mentioned: 三菱UFJ信託銀行、クーミル株式会社

Bondish Co., Ltd. will launch “Petit Bon Financier,” a new office-focused sweet, on April 16, 2026. The product aims to encourage communication among colleagues through convenient dining experiences in company cafeterias and in-house cafes.

## Get ready for a comfortable summer with Nordic goods! “Kyoto Nordic Fair” to be held

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000426.000021989.html
- anchor: #n108185

JR Kyoto Isetan will hold the “Kyoto Nordic Fair” from April 22 to May 4. The fair will feature Nordic home goods and fashion items themed around early summer, coffee, and baked goods made with berries. Visitors can also take part in a Dala horse painting workshop and attend talk events.

## A “melt-in-seconds balm” that changes texture in 3 stages on the skin for friction-free makeup removal: “Coral Rich Soar Melting Balm Cleansing” launches April 15 (Wed).

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000443.000003705.html
- anchor: #n108184

Kyusai Co., Ltd. will launch “Coral Rich Soar Melting Balm Cleansing,” a new product from its “cola・rich soar” skincare line, on April 15, 2026. Its texture changes through 3 stages—balm, oil, and milk—combining cleansing power and moisturizing benefits for people in their 40s and 50s.

## For dull, mature skin (※1) that somehow fails to glow even with bright colors, this UV makeup base uses light to bring out radiant beauty and guide skin toward a more polished, youthful look. “Coral Rich Soar Brightening UV Base” launches April 15 (Wed).

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000444.000003705.html
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Kyusai will launch “Brightening UV Base,” a UV makeup base from its “Coral Rich Soar” skincare line for people in their 40s and 50s, on April 15, 2026.

## “Coral Rich Soar Wake-Up Gel Wash” and “Coral Rich Soar Premium Rich Foam” launch April 15 (Wed).

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000445.000003705.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/1266491-en.html
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Kyusai Co., Ltd. will launch 2 products on Wednesday, April 15, 2026: “Coral Rich Soar Wake-Up Gel Wash” and “Coral Rich Soar Premium Rich Foam.” The new products join the “cola・rich soar (Coral Rich Soar)” series, launched in April 2025, and are facial cleansers tailored to skin conditions in the morning and at night. “Coral Rich Soar Wake-Up Gel Wash” is a morning gel cleanser priced at 2,500 yen (tax included), with a net weight of 80g. “Coral Rich Soar Premium Rich Foam” is a rich foaming cleanser for nighttime, also priced at 2,500 yen (tax included), with a net weight of 80g. The company drew on more than 20 years of collagen research to meet customer needs.

## [Fresh from Aizu, Fukushima] Sales begin for sweet, tender seasonal asparagus. Rare white asparagus also arrives.

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000451.000045277.html
- anchor: #n108181
- Companies mentioned: ふくしま市場

Sales have begun of asparagus grown in Kitakata, in Fukushima Prefecture’s Aizu region, at ふくしま市場, operated by Space One Co., Ltd. Rare white asparagus is also making its debut.

## Available for a limited time during Golden Week! Loohcs Shijuku to hold “GW Courses” at campuses nationwide for students aiming to pass the comprehensive selection (AO entrance exam).

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000459.000036547.html
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Loohcs Shijuku will offer “GW Courses” from April 25 to May 17, 2026, both at campuses nationwide and online, for high school students aiming to pass the comprehensive selection admissions process. With about 4 months remaining until applications are due, the intensive courses will cover structuring statements of purpose, writing essays, and preparing for interviews. The fee is 143,000 yen (tax included) for 4 days, and students will work toward being able to write application documents at a passing level on their own. An early enrollment campaign also offers a discount of up to 46,000 yen on the course fee for students who enroll in a monthly course at the same time.

## [New Era] New “SWIM” category joins the sportswear collection. Amphibious shorts and half-legging styles go on sale April 23 (Thu).

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000470.000015945.html
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New Era is adding a new “SWIM” category to its sportswear collection and will release amphibious shorts and half-legging styles on April 23. Both the men’s and women’s items are chlorine-resistant and quick-drying, and are suitable for the beach, pool, and light swim training. Swim caps that draw on the brand’s heritage as a cap maker will also join the lineup.

## [Chiyoda] “Boost yourself with the platform revolution♡” Chiyoda-exclusive platform sneakers from FILA launch! Promotional campaign featuring Hinano Segawa begins!

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000484.000013170.html
- anchor: #n108178

Chiyoda Co., Ltd. has launched 3 exclusive platform sneaker models in collaboration with FILA: Potent, Balena, and Libero. The company has also launched a promotion themed “Boost yourself with the platform revolution♡,” featuring model Hinano Segawa. The sneakers are available at Shoe Plaza stores nationwide and through the official online shop “kutsu.com.” Prices range from 5,940 yen to 8,690 yen (tax included).

## Special guests announced: SANGO SAPPORO, a new landmark in Susukino, Sapporo, set for its grand opening on Tuesday, April 28, unveils a star-studded lineup to heat up its Golden Week opening period!

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000486.000032099.html
- anchor: #n108177
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TryHard Japan、有限会社アートライフ

TryHard Japan will hold the grand opening of “SANGO SAPPORO,” a new nightlife entertainment venue in Susukino, Sapporo, on April 28, 2026. The venue will offer a new nightlife experience with state-of-the-art facilities and high-profile guests.

## A trusted guide for 28 years! An unvarnished, real-world guide to universities: everything about 80 well-known universities in 1 book! “University Guidebook! 2027” goes on sale April 15.

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000494.000045710.html
- anchor: #n108176

Diamond Inc. will publish “University Guidebook! 2027,” covering 80 well-known universities, on April 15, 2026. Based on candid accounts from more than 5,000 current students and alumni, the book explains what universities are really like beyond their deviation scores. It also features a university rankings map created with help from popular YouTuber “wakatte.TV” and a roundtable discussion with current university students, making it a useful guide for choosing a path after high school. The price is 2,420 yen (tax included).

## Shimizu Corporation and Daiya Industry overhaul their product in response to feedback from worksites! Preorders begin for an arm-focused assist suit that can be put on in about 10 seconds.

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000494.000060537.html
- anchor: #n108175

Medical supplies maker Daiya Industry and Shimizu Corporation have revamped their assist suit for excavation work and jointly developed a new product, “DARWING Lift Up AS.” Advance sales began on the crowdfunding service Makuake on April 2, 2026. Responding to feedback from worksites, the new product brings 4 improvements: it can be put on in about 10 seconds, offers stronger arm assistance, has optional lower-back support, and includes measures to address heat. It is available on Makuake at special prices starting from 8,980 yen through May 10.

## 元オックスフォード大の医学研究者が教える「最高の脳で働き続ける方法」とは？あなたの脳寿命を縮める“悪癖”をとっぱらう1冊！『糖毒脳』 4月15日発売

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000495.000045710.html
- anchor: #n108174
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダイヤモンド社、オックスフォード大学、福島県立医科大学

Diamond Inc. will publish “Sugar-Toxic Brain,” a medical book exploring the relationship between sugar and the brain, on April 15. The author is Kenju Shimomura, a practicing physician and former Oxford University researcher.

## Photographer AKANE featured in the May 2026 issue of “Commercial Photo.”

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000496.000040283.html
- anchor: #n108173
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アマナ、株式会社玄光社

AKANE, a photographer affiliated with 株式会社アマナ, is featured in “Commercial Photo” magazine’s May 2026 issue, in a special feature titled “The Art of Planning Product Photography.” The feature introduces AKANE’s unique creative process using glassware as its subject.

## Nippon Foundation and Nagano Prefecture sign partnership agreement.

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000512.000025872.html
- anchor: #n108172
- Companies mentioned: 社会福祉法人法延会、社会福祉法人つるみね福祉会、特定非営利活動法人フリーキッズ・ヴィレッジ、こども家庭庁

Nippon Foundation and Nagano Prefecture have signed a partnership agreement to promote foster parenting and family-based care. Through the introduction of QPI and grants to support organizations, they aim to increase the placement rate by fiscal 2029.

## 一見、普通のネッカチーフ。実は、保冷剤ポケット付き。「Sybilla」「キタムラ」の2ブランドから、猛暑対策をスマートに叶える大判ハンカチが新登場

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000512.000042497.html
- anchor: #n108171

Blooming Nakanishi will release oversized handkerchiefs with pockets for cooling packs from the Spanish brand “Sybilla” and Yokohama Motomachi brand “Kitamura.” Developed to help people cope with Japan’s extreme summer heat, they look like elegant neckerchiefs but have pockets for cooling packs on the inside. Each brand’s handkerchief is priced at 2,750 yen, tax included, and is made of 100% cotton, measuring approximately 58×58cm. They will be sold through the “Handkerchief Gallery” online shop and handkerchief sections at department stores nationwide.

## Title-sponsored game “Tiger Fans’ Wallet: au Jibun Bank Day” announced! Campaign launches for a chance to win a special event offering interaction with players and game tickets.

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000529.000026860.html
- anchor: #n108170
- Companies mentioned: 阪神タイガース、東北楽天ゴールデンイーグルス、ミズノ

au Jibun Bank will hold the title-sponsored game “Tiger Fans’ Wallet: au Jibun Bank Day” at Hanshin Koshien Stadium on June 6. A campaign offering a chance to win a player interaction event and game tickets will begin on April 15.

## 【Applications exceed 1.75 million!】Applications open for the 42nd Quality Management and Quality Control Examination (QC Kentei)!

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000539.000004052.html
- anchor: #n108169

The Japan Standards Association has opened applications for the 42nd QC Kentei (Quality Management and Quality Control Examination), which has surpassed 1.75 million applicants in total. Grades 3 and 4 will be administered in CBT format.

## MAXWIN launches the DA-DVD03 DVD player, compatible with Toyota and Lexus factory-installed Display Audio Plus systems!

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000562.000085678.html
- anchor: #n108168

Car accessories brand MAXWIN (Shoto Yugen Kaisha) has launched the USB-connected DA-DVD03 DVD player, compatible with Toyota and Lexus factory-installed Display Audio Plus systems. Simply connecting it to a USB port enables DVD playback without complicated setup, and it can be used in cars without Wi-Fi. Its compact design supports both vertical and horizontal placement and is intended to fit in a console box. It uses a slot-in design for easy disc loading and removal and also features a resume function that lets playback continue from where it stopped after restarting the engine.

## Art Nature’s ready-made wig shop opens for the first time in Tokyo’s Shinjuku area! Julia Olger Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku opens on Wednesday, April 15!

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000578.000000702.html
- anchor: #n108167

Art Nature Inc. will open Julia Olger Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku, its first ready-made wig shop in Tokyo’s Shinjuku area, on April 15, 2026. The shop is located on the 1st basement floor of Shinjuku Nishiguchi HALC and offers a wide range of products, including the Refia Grace partial wig and ANCS medical wigs. To mark the opening, it will run promotions through May 10, including a soap gift for the first 100 customers and wig trade-ins worth up to 33,000 yen. In-store aftercare, such as post-purchase styling adjustments, will also be available, offering customers a high-quality wig experience.

## NTT West invests in ｕｇｏ

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000590.000032702.html
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NTT西日本は、労働力不足解決のため、ロボット開発企業ｕｇｏ（ユーゴー）株式会社へ出資しました。これにより、マルチロボティクスプラットフォームの展開を加速し、人とロボットが協働する社会の実現を目指します。両社は共同でプラットフォーム開発を進めており、今回の出資でロボット社会実装の推進体制を強化します。

## The popular Hiroshima Toyo Carp × J SPORTS cheering photo towels featuring 6 players are back this year with new designs! Sales begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15!

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000619.000014079.html
- anchor: #n108165

J SPORTS announced that it will launch redesigned versions of its popular cheering photo towels, produced under the supervision of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp, at 10 a.m. on April 15, 2026. Designs featuring 6 players, including Kaito Kozono and Tai Sasaki, will be available. The towels cost 2,400 yen, including tax, and can be purchased from the J SPORTS online shop.

## 【Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido】Golf 5 Omagari Golf Center has completely renovated its field and introduced a new automatic ball-collecting robot for its expansive 220-yard fairway!

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000619.000042346.html
- anchor: #n108164

Golf 5 Omagari Golf Center, operated by Alpen Co., Ltd., has reopened following a complete field renovation and the introduction of a state-of-the-art automatic ball-collecting robot. Visibility across the expansive 220-yard fairway has improved, and the quiet robot helps create a comfortable practice environment. From late April 2026, the center will hold a renovation campaign in conjunction with nearby Sapporo locations, featuring benefits for loading IC cards and a period with no admission fee.

## “Black × high-performance” apparel brand Macqlo opens a limited-time shop at 大丸札幌店 from Wednesday, April 22

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000634.000035410.html
- anchor: #n108163
- Companies mentioned: UNIVERSAL OVERALL、大丸札幌店

Macqlo, the “black × high-performance” apparel brand operated by Oasis Lifestyle Group Inc., will open a limited-time store at 大丸札幌店 from April 22. New products for summer and collaboration items will also be on sale.

## 【CIO Inc.】Sales begin for the SMARTCOBY SLIMⅡ Wireless2.2 Pro SS10K, a 10000mAh semi-solid-state mobile battery with Qi2.2 and 35W wired charging

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000641.000043212.html
- anchor: #n108162
- Companies mentioned: Amazon.co.jp、楽天市場

CIO Inc. launched the SMARTCOBY SLIMⅡ Wireless2.2 Pro SS10K, a 10000mAh semi-solid-state mobile battery with Qi2.2 support and 35W wired output, on April 15, 2026.

## 【On sale today】Earth Star Novel’s latest April releases are here

- Published: 2026-04-15T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000643.000101562.html
- anchor: #n108161
- Companies mentioned: Amazon

Earth Star Entertainment released 3 new titles in its Earth Star Novel line on April 15, including new volumes in popular series and works adapted into anime.