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Sanwa Supply’s “Sanwa Direct” has launched the “200-BAGCR018BK,” a 2-way pilot case with a detachable carry handle that can be used either as a hand-carried bag or a rolling case.
Companies mentioned：サンワサプライ株式会社
Original合同会社EXNOAと株式会社KMSは、ゲーム『マブラヴ ガールズガーデン』にて新イベント「巡回日和」後半を開始し、新SSRキャラクター「大賀 真桜」を追加。『マブラヴ オルタネイティヴ』コラボの復刻イベントも開催中。
Companies mentioned：合同会社EXNOA、株式会社KMS、株式会社aNCHOR、合同会社ストーリィベリー
The JAF Tokyo Branch, in partnership with Embuddy Japan and Gyugyutto Happy, will hold a traffic safety experience event for preschool children in Tokyo on May 16, 2026. Children can have fun learning traffic rules through live music and dance.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エムバディジャパン、株式会社ぎゅぎゅっとハッピー
The JAF Okinawa Branch will set up a booth at an event held on April 26, 2026, at 道の駅 許田 in Nago City. It will offer traffic safety experiences and special discounts for members.
Companies mentioned：道の駅 許田
The “Rascal Does Not Dream of Ani-Art in Don Quijote” event from the “Rascal Does Not Dream” series will be held at the Don Quijote Fujisawa Station South Exit store starting May 2, 2026. Goods featuring new Ani-Art illustrations themed around “starry-sky dresses” will be available for advance sale, along with purchase bonuses. The event is also scheduled to take place at multiple Don Quijote stores.
An online lottery celebrating Yuki’s birthday from the TV anime “Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table” will go on sale starting April 15, 2026, through Kujibikido, operated by KADOKAWA.
Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA
Actor Hiroki Sana’s first photo book, “Muchu,” will be released by KADOKAWA on July 3, 2026. In celebration of its release, in-store events will be held in Tokyo and Osaka, along with an online event.
Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA
Pet memorial service Dearpet has held for the first time “Prayer for the Month of Uzuki: Rabbit Memorial Service,” a memorial service specifically for rabbits that is rare in Japan. The event highlights the growing recognition of pet-loss care.
Companies mentioned：株式会社インラビングメモリー、アニコム損害保険株式会社
Korean cosmetics brand JUNGSAEMMOOL (Jung Saem Mool) will begin advance sales in Japan on April 18 of 3 base makeup products designed to prevent makeup from wearing off in summer.
Companies mentioned：ロフト、プラザ、アットコスメ、株式会社韓国高麗人蔘社
General Incorporated Association Get in touch will hold “Maze Koze,” a charity gathering celebrating actor Chizuru Azuma’s 66th birthday, from 16:00 on June 6, 2026. The event will feature performances by the minority performer group Maze Koze Ichiza, light refreshments, fresh juice from Vitamix, and gifts. Tickets cost 10,000 yen, with all proceeds going toward activities promoting a more inclusive society. Sign language interpretation will be provided, and the venue is barrier-free.
DYM Co., Ltd. held its 2026 entrance ceremony on April 1, 2026, welcoming a record 444 new employees. President Mizutani spoke about the importance of creating value in the age of AI.
The restaurant floor on the 6th floor of Kyoto Yodobashi will be revamped from spring 2026 under the new concept “A Relaxing Dining Space.” The first phase is scheduled to open in late April 2026, with 4 new restaurants opening in Kyoto for the first time, including churrasco restaurant ALEGRIA, and 2 existing restaurants being renovated. The second phase of the overall renovation is scheduled for completion in late August 2026.
株式会社LDFS will open LENOX HOUSE, a casual Italian restaurant, on April 20, a 1-minute walk from Sangubashi Station near Yoyogi Park. The restaurant will offer a warm, inviting setting to enjoy handmade pasta, regional dishes made with seasonal ingredients, and wine.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LDFS
AI Security Solutions Inc. has launched its “100 Companies Free Campaign” for its AI BPO research outsourcing service.
Cecile Co., Ltd. released “One-Piece Petticoat Shorts for Cool, Comfortable Skirt Wear” on March 27, featuring a cooling-touch fabric for summer. Combining a petticoat and shorts, the product eliminates the heat and bulk of layering.
Prince Grand Resort Karuizawa will hold its “Showa Retro Gourmet Fair” from April 29 to September 7, 2026. On April 29, Showa Day, it will offer a limited-edition “Showa Retro Set” for 1,926 yen, inspired by 1926, the first year of the Showa era, with only 10 sets available. Special menu items, including the “Adult Melon Soda” made with 1 whole muskmelon for 30,000 yen and an “Adult Children’s Lunch,” will be served at 3 restaurants at Karuizawa Prince Hotel (West and East) and Karuizawa Asama Prince Hotel.
Hitachi GLS will release a new compact model of its “Big Drum” drum-type washer-dryer, designed for easier installation, in mid-June.
Companies mentioned：日立グローバルライフソリューションズ株式会社
株式会社サンステラ has begun domestic sales of Bambu Lab’s latest 3D printer, the “X2D,” equipped with dual nozzles and a 65°C heated chamber, for under 200,000 yen.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サンステラ、Bambu Lab
Ohinata Secondary School, operated by Morai Gakuen, will begin a joint pilot program in its new school building in April 2026 with Kokuyo and Kenchiku Chiku Office, testing a learning environment based on Jena Plan education.
Companies mentioned：コクヨ株式会社、株式会社建築築事務所
Adventure Inc. began offering the “Unlimited eSIM Plan” on skyticket on April 15, 2026, with service available in 59 countries worldwide. The plan meets travelers’ needs for large amounts of data and voice calls, making international travel more convenient.
Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, is holding the “Discover Koriyama’s Charms Stamp Rally” in collaboration with Lucky, Fukushima’s official Pokémon, during the Fukushima Destination Campaign (DC). From April 11 to June 30, 2026, participants can visit 8 stamp spots around the city and enter a drawing to win prizes such as Lucky stickers by collecting stamps. The campaign aims to revitalize the region and promote tourism.
This press release announces a joint spring campaign by Yakiniku Sakai, Nikushou Sakai, Shichirin Sakai, and Karubi Tairiku, offering a chance to win JTB Travel Gifts and dining vouchers with in-store purchases.
Companies mentioned：JTB
Serge Telle was appointed senior adviser for international relations and science diplomacy at HELENE Omotesando Helene Clinic, a medical corporation, effective April 1, 2026. The clinic focuses on regenerative medicine and the ATMP field, and Telle’s extensive diplomatic experience is expected to help strengthen international collaboration and dialogue in advanced medicine.
Emerson K. Kun, principal of Musashi International School Tokyo (MIST), an Aoba-BBT Group school, will speak at Cambridge East Asia Schools Conference 2026, to be held in Shenzhen, China, on April 18-19, 2026. As Japan’s member of the Cambridge Community School Board, he will co-lead a workshop on “Assessment for Learning (AfL)” and share insights from Japan’s Cambridge International Education community.
LINKS UMEDA’s 8th-floor restaurant floor, LINKS DINING, is undergoing a large-scale renovation starting April 2026 under the concept “EVOLUTION! DINING.” Approximately 20 stores will be renewed or replaced, aiming to enhance the dining experience with new brands and specialized concepts across four key axes.
Companies mentioned：LINKS UMEDA、LINKS DINING、ねぎし、炭炉まん、麺屋優光
Kankaku Inc. won 3 awards at the 45th Ehime Advertising Awards, including the top honor, the Ehime Advertising Grand Prize 2025. The winning works were “Smiles are professional. So is the work.” (advertiser: Matsuyama City) and “Let’s become richer through manufacturing” (advertiser: Yutaka Co., Ltd.). The company was highly praised for its communication design, which goes beyond advertising as mere expression by organizing what needs to be conveyed and shaping it so it reaches its audience.
The Couleur Group in the Tokai region has launched “care beauty” services at its housing for older adults with support services. Working with specialists, it aims to improve residents’ QOL and promote their physical and mental health.
Companies mentioned：介護美容さくら、ACT BELLEZZA
RYODEN Corporation has established the “RYODEN Group Procurement Policy” to build a sustainable supply chain and collaborate with all business partners. The policy emphasizes respect for fundamental human rights, fair working conditions, legal compliance and environmental conservation, and supports efforts to realize the medium-term management plan “ONE RYODEN Growth 2029 | 2034” and sustainability management.
Bitcoin Saver, a consolidated subsidiary of Ureru Net Advertising Group, has secured a cryptocurrency recovery project involving 151 BTC (approximately 1.5 billion yen). The company provides the first cryptocurrency recovery service offered by a publicly listed Japanese company, and this major contract marks an important step in its business expansion. The project uses a performance-based compensation model and may contribute to future results.
Reskill Inc. has launched “Respect Mind Training” to improve relationships and psychological safety in increasingly diverse workplaces. The training promotes thought habits and practical behaviors that recognize the value of others.
“Japan’s Qualifications and Certifications” launched its “Study Support Giveaway Campaign” on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to express its appreciation. A total of 80 winners will receive 20 items, including a pair of overnight stays at a reward getaway or a Hoshino Resorts property, MYTREX self-care appliances, a Colantotte magnetic necklace and JBL earphones. Entries are open until Wednesday, May 20.
DATE PLAN released its 3rd single, “The Fixed Star Is Burning (feat. Asukadog),” today. The song was produced by Vocaloid producer 世界電力 and features a fast-paced rock sound and literary lyrics.
Companies mentioned：日本コロムビア
In Turkey, April 23 is celebrated each year as National Sovereignty and Children’s Day. The article introduces the unique tradition of children becoming social leaders for a day, as well as an arts and international festival to be held in 2026.
Companies mentioned：AKM（アタテュルク文化センター）、Go Türkiye
ISSUE 03 of the AR-linked culture magazine MNC is now on sale. With the theme “Back to Our Roots,” it explores the inner self and Japan’s roots.
Z Venture Capital (ZVC) has invested as a co-lead investor in the Series B round of BALLAS, which operates an AI procurement platform for the construction industry. The industry faces structural challenges, including soaring material costs, a severe labor shortage and a record number of bankruptcies in 2025. BALLAS has achieved a 30% total cost improvement by standardizing design and procurement with AI. ZVC expects BALLAS to smarten fragmented supply chains and become a central force driving industry transformation.
Clipkit, a website-building CMS developed by Vector Inc., has released a new consent management platform (CMP) feature. It centralizes the management of consent for cookie use through the admin dashboard, enabling compliance with regulations such as the GDPR and the revised Telecommunications Business Act. The feature includes consent banner display, management of lists of external data recipients and consent log management. Existing Clipkit users can access it depending on their plan.
Sanwa Warehouse will build a hazardous materials automated rack warehouse with one of Japan’s largest capacities (3,400 pallets) in Daito, Osaka, in June 2026. The facility will ease storage constraints in chemical logistics and improve safety and efficiency through automation.
OriginalNeoRealXなど4社は、ガス漏洩を空間的に可視化するARレーザーガス可視化システム「Laser Gas Visualizer」を共同開発しました。熟練者への依存を減らし、現場の安全支援と効率化を目指します。
Companies mentioned：ＥＮＥＯＳグローブ株式会社、新コスモス電機株式会社、東京ガスエンジニアリングソリューションズ株式会社
Mobility Edition Inc., operator of the medium- and long-term car rental service Monthly Go, has raised funding in an angel round from investors including the founder of Opt. The company will strengthen its vehicle supply and business development structure.
Companies mentioned：株式会社オプト、デジタルホールディングス、株式会社SODA
Lalamove has launched a new delivery service for 1-ton and 2-ton cargo vehicles in the Kanto region, responding to a sharp rise in demand from businesses and individuals for deliveries of large and heavy items.
Early Reflection has unveiled “Early IO,” a development tool that flexibly handles data integration and backend construction for enterprises. It addresses complex system integration, a barrier to AI adoption.
佐賀県鹿島市 has begun recruiting for the 2nd cohort of the “鹿島市高校生広告課.” The project gives high school students professional guidance as they promote the city’s appeal.
Companies mentioned：佐賀県鹿島市、株式会社テツシンデザイン
Zaimo has released the beta version of “Zaimo.ai FP&A,” an AI-native budgeting, forecasting and management platform for medium-sized and large companies. The platform supports multidimensional budgeting and forecasting by department and project, seamlessly connecting executives, business units and frontline teams. Its AI agent “ザイモン” assists with planning, aiming to reduce manual work and errors and speed up management decisions. Features for automatic analysis of budget variances and dashboard creation support are scheduled for phased release during 2026.
“uconnect,” a gross profit management cloud for the construction industry provided by unlimited, has launched API integration with “マネーフォワード クラウド会計.” Automatic transmission of journal entry data eliminates duplicate data entry.
Companies mentioned：株式会社マネーフォワード、フリー株式会社、株式会社帝国データバンク
株式会社優良國際 began regular sales of the “Lafuture マルチクリップファン,” equipped with a Peltier cooling plate and 100-level airflow adjustment, on April 14, 2026. The fan uses TEC cooling technology to cool the skin directly even in temperatures above 35°C. With powerful airflow reaching up to 7.7m/s and 5 ways to use it, including attaching it to a parasol, it is being offered for 2,980 yen, including tax, as the ultimate solution for extreme heat.
Outdoor brand “BROOKLYN OUTDOOR COMPANY” has published the feature page “旅を、もっと自由に。” to make travel more comfortable and flexible. The page recommends products that enhance comfort while traveling, provide ease at destinations and help users cope with sudden weather changes. They combine durability, functionality and portability with designs suited to everyday use and travel.
株式会社カエカ will open “渋谷校,” its 5th location, in July 2026. It will strengthen business communication education by developing the “ability to communicate,” essential in the AI era, in Shibuya, a hub for innovators.
Companies mentioned：McKinsey Global Institute
てっちゃん工房, operated by カネテツデリカフーズ株式会社, which is marking its 100th anniversary, will hold hands-on events on April 18 and 19, 2026, to celebrate the facility’s 14th anniversary. The events will feature popular hands-on chikuwa and kamaboko making, local collaborative vendors and workshops, bringing together the community, food and experiences.
MNTSQ株式会社 announced that its contract lifecycle management platform “MNTSQ CLM” has received the top “Leader” ranking for 3 consecutive periods in both the overall CLM and large enterprise categories of ITreview Grid Award 2026 Spring. The award reflects the high level of trust it has earned from enterprise companies.
富士通クライアントコンピューティング株式会社 will rename its official FMV shopping site “富士通 WEB MART” to “FMV Store” on April 17, 2026, and completely revamp the site’s design and features. The updated site will offer improved convenience, with enhanced search, comparison and saving functions, as well as a feature to filter customer reviews. A commemorative campaign will also be held.
コクヨ株式会社 has donated 408 school backpacks to 認定NPO法人キッズドア so children from financially struggling families can start the new school year with peace of mind. The donation extends コクヨ’s stationery support and will provide a foundation for learning that helps open up children’s futures. キッズドア also plans a second round of support on a similar scale around summer 2026.
新コスモス電機株式会社 developed “Laser Gas Visualizer,” an AR laser gas visualization device that makes gas leaks visible, on March 31, 2026, in collaboration with ENEOSグローブ株式会社, 東京ガスエンジニアリングソリューションズ株式会社 and 株式会社NeoRealX. The device combines laser detection and AR technologies to display gas leak conditions as intuitive spatial information, which can be difficult to grasp from numerical data alone. The company aims to commercialize it in 2027, and it is expected to improve work efficiency and safety at sites.
岡本株式会社’s sock brand “脱げないココピタ” has surpassed 100 million pairs sold across the series. To mark the milestone, a collaboration product with サンリオキャラクターズ is making its debut. A cooling-touch type and collaboration products featuring new characters are also planned for release.
株式会社ドール and エステー株式会社 announced a collaboration to launch “脱臭炭 冷蔵庫用 バナナ炭,” made using Dole’s “バナナ炭,” in limited quantities on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The product is made from bananas processed into charcoal in the Philippines after being deemed “out of spec” because of blemishes, size or shape. It is part of the “もったいないバナナプロジェクト,” which aims to reduce fruit waste. The suggested retail price is around 427 yen before tax. It will be sold at supermarkets, drugstores, home improvement stores and online shops nationwide. Dole began selling “バナナ炭” in 2025, and more than 200 companies currently participate in the “もったいないバナナプロジェクト.”
Café 1894, located at Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, will offer a limited-time collaboration menu during the “Artists Gathered at the ‘Café’ — From the Impressionists to Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec and Picasso” exhibition. Lunch, mini desserts, desserts, dinner and drinks will include items inspired by the exhibition’s theme. The exhibition runs from June 13 to September 23, 2026, and menu items are priced from 1,000 to 3,000 yen.
Serverworks is strengthening its collaboration with クラウドストライク社 and expanding its sales and implementation support for cloud security modules. This will strengthen responses to the risk of breaches caused by misconfigurations in AWS environments.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サーバーワークス、クラウドストライク合同会社、AWS
Net Off, a subsidiary of Rinnet Japan Group, has launched an industry-first “Image AI Appraisal” service for Pokémon cards, figures, and plastic models. This free feature lets users instantly check buyback prices by photographing items with their smartphones, addressing the challenge of identifying specific product variations.
Companies mentioned：リネットジャパングループ株式会社 (Rinnet Japan Group Co., Ltd.)
Nakabayashi will launch new seal binders in its “Milput” series in early May 2026. They combine convenient features for organizing and decorating with an appealing design.
OriginalNakabayashi Co., Ltd. is launching the 'Urupuku Tattan Seal Fuwa Fuwa Tattan' in collaboration with Sunlemon Inc. in early May 2026. These shiny, puffy 3D stickers feature popular 'Fuwa Fuwa Tattan' characters in three cute designs.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サンレモン
Myanmar Unity, Myanmar’s largest manpower agency, has released a free replay of its highly popular online seminar on the “training and employment system” and how to become a supervising and support organization.
Companies mentioned：Myanmar Unity Co.,Ltd、株式会社スリーイーホールディングス、SCSK株式会社、株式会社オフィックス、3E Global Co.,Ltd、3E Yangon Co.,Ltd、株式会社サップ、オフィネット・ドットコム株式会社、弁護士法人Global HR Strategy、独立行政法人国際協力機構、慶應義塾大学、名古屋大学
Migalo Holdings Co., Ltd. has begun accepting applications for free access to its “AI for Sales Meeting Analysis,” a tool specializing in real estate investment sales. The AI features a 95% reduction in time spent preparing meeting minutes, automatic data integration with Salesforce, and topic-adaptive summaries, helping streamline and visualize sales activities. Developed in-house based on practical use within the group, it has delivered strong results, including a 73% reduction in role-playing time. A demonstration will be featured at the 10th AI & Artificial Intelligence EXPO, running from April 15, 2026.
Original株式会社ビジョンは、海外用Wi-Fiレンタルサービス「グローバルWiFi」において、2026年4月14日よりアメリカ自治領プエルトリコでの5G無制限プランの提供を開始した。これにより同サービスの5G対応エリアは世界57の国と地域に拡大し、ビジネス渡航やワーケーションの需要に応える。現地スタッフによる入念な電波調査に基づき、大容量データ通信が必要なオンライン会議等でも快適な通信環境を提供する。料金は1日300円からで、国内20空港のカウンターやロッカーで受け取り可能である。
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S.T. Corporation will launch “Deodorizing Charcoal for Refrigerators—Banana Charcoal,” a refrigerator deodorizer made with “banana charcoal” from Dole’s food waste reduction project “Mottainai Banana,” in limited quantities from May 27. The product upcycles non-standard bananas, contributing to sustainability while offering consumers an environmentally conscious product in an accessible form.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドール
Sega Feve will begin taking reservations for the “Detective Conan Fuwapuchi Deformed Figure: Ai Haibara” on April 15, 2026. Designed by Sankaku Hachibi, this interactive figure lets users change its expression and pose, offering fans both a collectible and a playful experience.
Companies mentioned：小学館、読売テレビ、TMS
KEITH will launch a feature page on its official online store on April 15, 2026, titled “Refreshing Summer Styles,” showcasing model Naoko Hamajima and the brand’s British aesthetic.
Companies mentioned：KEITH
Kokuyo Co., Ltd. will begin a pilot project for a new learning environment in the new school building of Ohinata Secondary School in mid-April, in collaboration with the school and Kenchiku Chiku Office Co., Ltd. The initiative aims to address the limitations of conventional, uniform classroom environments as inquiry-based and project-based learning expand, and to create a learning environment that supports both “personalized learning” and “collaborative learning.” The project will document and analyze children’s activities and use of spaces including the “main corridor,” “library,” and “staff room.”
Kokuyo Co., Ltd. donated 408 randoseru to 認定NPO法人 キッズドア, supporting the new school year for children facing financial hardship and providing opportunities to learn.
Companies mentioned：認定NPO法人 キッズドア
More than half of university students believe that “hard work pays off,” while expressing concern about Japanese society 10 years from now. Even so, they show a positive attitude, hoping to shape the future through their own efforts.
Companies mentioned：株式会社学情
Original三井不動産は、国内初の民間企業によるフル電動旅客船「Nihonbashi e-LINER」を2026年4月26日より日本橋・豊洲間で定期運航開始します。新艇就航を記念し、2026年4月26日から5月31日まで「Hello♥Nihonbashi e-LINERキャンペーン」を開催。乗船予約・販売は2026年4月15日15:00より開始されます。本船は空・水・風を感じるWell-beingな移動を提供します。
HUGO BOSS Japan will hold a BOSS womenswear pop-up store at Isetan Shinjuku from April 15, 2026, featuring the spring/summer collection and exclusive items.
Companies mentioned：ヒューゴ ボス ジャパン 株式会社、株式会社三越伊勢丹（伊勢丹新宿店）
Kinokuniya Co., Ltd. opened its first outlet-format store, No. 1, inside the LakeTown Outlet shopping complex in Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture, on April 15, 2026. The store offers private-label products, snacks, processed foods, eco-bags, and more at affordable prices, as part of efforts to reduce food waste. Two store-exclusive “Sweets Bag” varieties, priced at 1,188 yen and 959 yen, are on sale, offering a touch of luxury for everyday meals. The store is open from 10:00 to 20:00.
B&Plus Co., Ltd. has announced lightweight, high-power 500W wireless charging technology developed specifically for drones and begun offering custom prototypes.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビー・アンド・プラス
Kaiyodo will reissue the first expansion pack in its general-purpose firearms series in August 2026, offering more play options for articulated figures.
Companies mentioned：株式会社海洋堂
Ryubo Industry Co., Ltd. is teaming up with EIBUN Co., Ltd. to open EIBUN palette, the 4th location of Okinawa soba restaurant EIBUN, on the 1st floor of Department Ryubo on April 27, 2026. Taichi Kuma of Kengo Kuma & Associates is in charge of the store design, creating a space where tradition and modernity coexist through the use of Okinawan red roof tiles. The restaurant will offer 2 exclusive vegan Okinawa soba dishes featuring mushrooms and soybeans, starting at 1,360 yen, and will also begin selling dried noodles for takeaway. The first 300 customers on opening day will receive an original sticker.
Ace Co., Ltd. will add a cabin size for fewer than 100 seats and a new gold hairline color to the Frester EX front-opening suitcase from its travel bag brand PROTECA. The new options will go on sale in mid-April 2026.
株式会社美十 will hold a Golden Week event at atelier京ばあむ from April 25 to May 6, 2026. The event will feature a candy-making demonstration by a world championship-winning chef, pastry chef experiences and sales of exclusive sweets.
Companies mentioned：株式会社美十
Regina Clinic, a nationwide medical hair removal clinic, has named actress Nanao as its new brand image model and refreshed its brand message.
Companies mentioned：医療法人誠崇会、太陽企画、ハンディ、The End Tokyo、SIGNO、IINO GRAPHIC IMAGES、Sable et plage
SELF株式会社 has published an interview with Tsubakimoto Chain, which adopted the generative AI chatbot SELFBOT. The article highlights how the company encouraged customers to find answers on its product website, keeping inquiries in check even as visitor numbers increased.
Companies mentioned：SELF株式会社、株式会社椿本チエイン
Leaner Purchasing and Leaner Quotes, provided by Leaner Technologies Inc., have won “Leader” recognition in the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Spring.
Companies mentioned：アイティクラウド株式会社（ITreview運営会社・推測）
Original高知大丸にて、全国の有名店の人気グルメが集結する「全国うまいもの大会」が今年も開催される。広島のお好み焼きや東京のローストビーフにぎりなど、多様なご当地グルメが販売される。
Companies mentioned：高知大丸、お好み焼 みっちゃん横川店分家、銀座ローストビーフ浅伊、オスピターレ、博多とりかわ大臣、骨付鳥 蘭丸
HEAVEN Japan launched new black and beige colors of its popular SELFIT BRA, a non-padded-style bra known for its exceptional lightness and thinness, on April 14. The company is promoting it as a product that addresses common issues with non-padded bras and is ideal for managing summer sweat.
Companies mentioned：株式会社HEAVEN Japan
APPLE TREE Co., Ltd. has opened reservations for Bambu Lab’s latest 3D printer, the X2D. The product features a dual-nozzle design to improve print quality and productivity. It also includes automatic calibration and a heated chamber to support high-precision printing.
スパイラル株式会社 has provided the low-code development platform SPIRAL ver.1 to the Civil Engineering Research Institute (CTI), building the CTI Partner Registration System. It has brought the previously paper-based registration process online, significantly improving operational efficiency.
Companies mentioned：スパイラル株式会社、株式会社建設技術研究所
Marvel Games and NetEase Games announced that the second half of Season 7.5, “The Hunt Is On,” for the team-based PvP shooter Marvel Rivals will begin on April 17, 2026. The new hero Black Cat will join the season, and the new PvE mode Blood Hunt is scheduled to arrive on April 23. Hellfire Gala 2026 will also run from April 23, while Phase 1 of “Path to Doomsday” begins on April 30. As part of optimization for the PC version, the high-resolution texture pack will be separated into standalone DLC, potentially saving about 35GB of storage space.
The Japan Drone Fight Association has launched a personal subscription for 660 yen per month, letting users enjoy drone competitions. It is also promoting peaceful use and interaction across generations, and running a campaign to give every subscriber 1 toy drone.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本ドローンファイト協会
横浜バニラ株式会社 will launch its summer-only new product, Salt Vanilla Financier Shari-Juwa Lemon, on April 22, 2026.
Companies mentioned：横浜バニラ株式会社、JAかながわ西湘
To mark Child-Rearing Day on April 12, BABY SLEEP SCHOOL highlighted the importance of easing the fatigue of starting a new chapter by improving children’s sleep. It also shared its track record of holding seminars for companies and pediatric clinics.
Companies mentioned：キリンホールディングス株式会社
Brazil’s representative to Taiwan said that “Taiwan is part of China,” drawing a strong protest from Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The government is considering countermeasures that use the economy as leverage.
Companies mentioned：上報（Up Media）
Original中鋼は世界鉄鋼協会から3度目の「持続可能性優秀企業」に選出された。同社は2018年から2025年までに1459件の炭素削減策を完了し、年間158.7万トンの炭素排出量を削減、2018年比で7.18%の削減を達成し、短期目標を達成した。中鋼は2050年のカーボンニュートラル目標に向け、気候ガバナンス体制を構築し、省エネプロセス、資源効率向上、循環経済推進、再生可能エネルギー導入、炭素削減技術の深化に注力している。世界鉄鋼協会の「持続可能性優秀企業」は、世界の鉄鋼業界における最高レベルの持続可能性評価とされている。
A 12-year-old boy surnamed Hsu had rare conditions including congenital hepatic fibrosis and congenital bile duct dilation, and his liver and kidneys deteriorated in turn. Within 1 year, he received a liver from his mother and a kidney from his father, as National Taiwan University Hospital successfully completed its first combined pediatric liver and kidney transplant. His parents spent 10 years managing their health to meet the criteria for organ donation. The boy received a liver transplant from his mother in January 2025, but his kidney function then deteriorated rapidly, so he received a kidney transplant from his father in January 2026. He can now return to normal school life as long as he takes care to follow his anti-rejection medication regimen. National Taiwan University Hospital said the successful, highly complex operation further demonstrates its deep expertise and outstanding achievements in transplantation medicine.
Original高雄市政府觀光局は、海線漁村の観光魅力を高めるため、「海線潮旅行」団体旅行補助計画を開始しました。この計画では、旅行会社が15人以上の団体を組織し、指定された海線五区の観光地を訪れ、現地で食事をすると、1団体あたり4500台湾ドルの交通費補助が申請できます。補助期間は即日から6月30日までで、申請は7月15日まで受け付けられます。また、指定された5つの観光地を巡ると、高雄熊の限定商品が当たる抽選に参加できます。
Four waste disposal operators in Changhua County have been exposed for illegally dumping large quantities of waste, from 719.92 cubic meters to 2000 cubic meters, on factory premises. Prosecutors are investigating suspected violations of the Waste Disposal Act. One person has been detained, 15 released on bail, and 2 placed under residency restrictions. The dumping poses a serious risk of environmental pollution.
Original台湾の衛生福利部長が、「発芽・腐敗した米国産ジャガイモでも輸入可能」との見方を「文脈の切り取り」と否定し、厳格な検疫と選別プロセスを強調した。
Companies mentioned：米国通商代表部 (USTR)、衛生福利部、農業部動植物防疫検疫署
The Finance Committee of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan gave initial approval to amendments to the Entertainment Tax Act, deciding to abolish entertainment tax on movies, professional singing, dancing, equestrian events, magic, performing arts, nightclubs, theater, music performances, amateur singing and dancing performances, and various sporting events. The changes aim to encourage public participation in cultural and artistic activities and sporting events while taking local governments’ fiscal autonomy into account. They are based on a draft submitted by the Executive Yuan in September 2024. Local governments would be authorized to suspend these taxes based on industrial development and their fiscal situations. Some entertainment venues, including dance halls and golf courses, would remain taxable, but the tax rate for dance halls would be cut from a maximum of 100% to 50%.
Politico reported that U.S. federal agencies and senior government officials are secretly circumventing President Donald Trump’s ban to test cutting-edge models from AI company Anthropic. The Commerce Department’s Center for AI Standards and Innovation is actively testing the hacking capabilities of Anthropic’s AI model Mythos, and several congressional committees have also been briefed on Mythos’s network-scanning capabilities. The move comes after the Trump administration blacklisted Anthropic because the company refused to allow its technology to be used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons systems.
Taiwanese students won 2 silver medals and 1 bronze at the 15th European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad, tying for 13th in the international rankings. Lu Peng-en of Tainan First Senior High School and Chang Yi-hsuan of Taipei Fuhsing Private School tied for 36th individually and won silver medals. The Ministry of Education said students with these outstanding results qualify for recommended admission to university departments related to mathematics.
A change of government in Hungary following the election is expected to lift the freeze on 90 billion euros in funding for Ukraine. The process of joining the EU could also accelerate.
Companies mentioned：欧州連合 (EU)、国際通貨基金 (IMF)、世界銀行
Originalトランプ米大統領の5月の訪中日程について、天壇視察や軍事パレード観閲が含まれる可能性が浮上している。貿易や台湾問題に関する米中交渉の行方が注目されている。
Companies mentioned：ボーイング、South China Morning Post、China Moon Strategies、The German Marshall Fund
Lixing Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Taiwan Financial Asset Service Corporation, and Hua Nan Bank are partnering to offer care trusts for seniors, using rental income from real estate.
Companies mentioned：台湾金聯 (Taiwan Financial Asset Service Corp)、力興公司 (Lih Sing Asset Management Co.)、華南銀行 (Hua Nan Bank)