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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 59 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 42 items from 1 source.
One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.
DPC KOBE will hold a beginner and intermediate pickleball practice session in late April featuring Takuyo Sato, a 35+ Japan representative.
Companies mentioned：DPC KOBE
Original総合プロデュース企業が、北九州空港を周遊する謎解きイベントの開催を発表した。
Companies mentioned：北九州空港
IWC Schaffhausen has unveiled an anniversary edition of its Pilot’s Watch inspired by the adventurous spirit of the classic “The Little Prince.”
iPublish LLC has decided to hold the “Okage Mairi Touring Rally,” a pilgrimage to Ise Jingu, for its 3rd year starting April 25 (Sat.). The company is a multimedia production studio that operates motorcycle magazines and video media.
Native Camp has revamped its popular “5-Minute Discussion” learning material, which helps users develop the ability to express their opinions intuitively in English. The update enables users to improve their English communication skills more effectively.
A real estate tech company will open the storage facility “SPELabo Suminoe Yata” in Osaka on May 1, 2026. The project is part of the company’s real estate innovation strategy, which aims to address social issues in Japan by developing investment products that make use of vacant homes.
COEDAS Director Yuzu Shinn appeared on NHK’s “Asaichi.” The appearance is expected to raise awareness of the company, which provides corporate services to strengthen organizational capabilities, with a focus on the human side of organizations.
Companies mentioned：COEDAS、NHK
Okayama University has announced research findings on the secret behind crows’ black coloring. The university has received the Special Prize at the SDGs Awards and been selected for J-PEAKS as a regionally central university with distinctive research strengths.
OSHIAI Inc. has launched the 4th installment of the SPARKing collaboration for “OSHIAI,” an idol and VTuber chat app powered by AI, introducing 19 new idol AIs. The company aims to shape the future of next-generation entertainment.
スタディチェーン株式会社 has announced a service that analyzes 25 years of entrance exam trends at Yokohama National University to maximize applicants’ chances of admission. Based on the company’s vision, “Proving that people can change,” the EdTech service expands the possibilities of education and learning.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社
A company that operates commercial facilities such as PERIE in Chiba Prefecture will launch the “Jeff Original Sticker Giveaway Campaign” for Golden Week, starting April 24 (Fri.). The campaign will also offer special perks, including original stickers with Jeff players’ handwritten autographs.
“STREAM,” a personal training gym operated by 株式会社RIPPLE, has achieved a low turnover rate of 3%. Reports say the secret lies in an Okinawa company trip costing ¥8 million. The trip is analyzed as boosting employee satisfaction among Gen Z and ultimately recouping the investment.
Companies mentioned：株式会社RIPPLE
Under its vision of “Proving that people can change,” スタディチェーン株式会社 aims to grow as an EdTech company that incorporates 25 years of insights from Kobe University into its strategies and maximizes the possibilities of education and learning from 2027 onward.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社、Study Chain
The storage facility “SPELabo Kichijoji” will open a 14-minute walk from Kichijoji Station on May 1, 2026. The company develops investment products that combine real estate and technology to address social issues such as vacant homes and the ¥20 million pension problem.
Originalサポートメイト株式会社が、GW前に退職を検討している人向けに、傷病手当金と失業保険を合わせて最大500万円を受け取れる可能性のある国の給付金制度のサポートキャンペーンを5月末まで実施。
Companies mentioned：サポートメイト株式会社
Gion Festival Zero Waste Campaign 2026 is recruiting volunteer staff. Led by an NPO, the initiative provides a collaborative platform where universities, businesses, government, and citizens work together to realize a sustainable society.
Volunteer leaders are being recruited for the “Zero Waste Campaign” to be held during the 2026 Gion Festival. A collaborative platform brings together NPOs, universities, businesses, government, and citizens to work toward a sustainable society.
スタディチェーン株式会社 has completely revamped the comprehensive selection (AO and recommendation) curriculum for 早稲田大学, using AI and data on successful applicants. The update aims to maximize the possibilities of education and learning and provide strong support for applicants seeking admission.
Companies mentioned：早稲田大学
スタディチェーン株式会社 has announced a new service that analyzes 25 years of Tsukuba University data to design the fastest route to admission in 2027. Guided by its vision, “People can change!,” the initiative aims to maximize the possibilities of education and learning.
A beer garden will be held at Hokkaido Ballpark F Village from June 5 to September 2, 2023. Visitors can also enjoy delicious food making its Hokkaido debut during the event, which will bring summer in Hokkaido to life.
Companies mentioned：北海道日本ハムファイターズ
Okinawa souvenir shop “MIYAGEYA” has launched a support event for school trip students, offering a chance to win vouchers worth up to ¥3,000. The shop is promoting digital transformation in the souvenir retail sector by combining AI with customer service.
Companies mentioned：MIYAGEYA
A personal training gym, “TOKIEL岡山駅前店,” has opened in front of JR Okayama Station on the Sanyo Main Line. The new facility aims to promote residents’ health and meet local fitness needs.
水戸プラザホテル is offering a limited-time accommodation plan for families during Golden Week. Combining a trip to Ibaraki with a hotel stay, the plan includes special perks and offers time to relax in a luxurious setting.
Companies mentioned：水戸プラザホテル
株式会社ライバー will hold “THE CORE FORUM ONLINE 2026 Spring,” an online event for an open discussion of nuclear armament, on June 7 (Sunday). The company is building a new fan-business market by drawing on its expertise in content production and platform operations.
Professional table tennis team “T.T彩たま” has announced the renewal of its contract with player Yasukazu Ono for the 2026-2027 season. This is an important step toward achieving the team’s mission of being “an irreplaceable team needed by society.”
スタディチェーン株式会社, a cram school specializing in admission to Fukui University, is running a campaign waiving enrollment fees through April 30, 2026. As an EDTECH company seeking to maximize the potential of education and learning, it supports students preparing for entrance exams.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社、Study Chain
スタディチェーン株式会社 has declared a goal of 90 successful applicants as a new challenge for its cram school specializing in admission to Saga University, under the motto “Effort without strategy is a waste of time.” The company is an EDTECH firm seeking to maximize the potential of education and learning.
Hey! Say! JUMP performs the theme song for “小３アシベ QQゴマちゃん,” with animation produced by DLE, and the ending video with lyrics has been released without credits. DLE focuses on IP planning and development and content production, and plans to accelerate new initiatives combining AI and IP in 2025.
Companies mentioned：Hey! Say! JUMP
A new style of beach barbecue has arrived on the Chita Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture, where seafood and meat can be enjoyed together on a teppan grill. The initiative comes from a company that operates glamping and BBQ facilities across Japan.
株式会社Cone has fully revamped its BPO service comparison site “b-pos” as the BtoB service materials portal “slide lib.”
A research team at Okayama University has uncovered how human-specific pseudogenes influence the cell fate of stem cells and cancer. The discovery is an important contribution to medical progress.
A limited-time campaign offering 50% off first-month tuition has begun at the cram school specializing in admission to the University of the Ryukyus, operated by スタディチェーン株式会社. The offer runs through April 30, 2026.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社
EDTECH company スタディチェーン株式会社 has revamped the slogan of its cram school specializing in admission to Kochi University to “Change how you work hard, and the results will change,” and is aiming for 90 successful applicants.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社 (Study Chain)
A new storage facility, “スペラボ東松山店,” will open near Higashimatsuyama Station on May 1, 2026. It is part of an initiative to address the vacant-home problem through the use of real estate technology.
Okayama University Hospital has been designated a core hospital for the Initiative on Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases (IRUD), which aims to uncover the causes of diseases that remain undiagnosed.
Companies mentioned：政府、文部科学省
ココ ガーデンリゾート オキナワ is holding a dim sum feast lunch event for Children’s Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. A kids’ buffet will be available on Children’s Day, and young children can dine for free.
Companies mentioned：ルネッサンス リゾート オキナワ、アオアヲ ナルト リゾート、吉祥やまなか、かがり吉祥亭、吉祥CAREN、つるや吉祥亭
スカイパックツアーズ has launched the “Kobe to Okinawa Extra Flights Special” tour to mark increased service on the Naha route. Coupons for up to ¥40,000 off are also available through “たす旅.”
Companies mentioned：スカイマーク
The cram school specializing in admission to the University of Miyazaki, operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, is running a campaign offering 30% off enrollment fees through April 30, 2026.
The cram school specializing in admission to Shimane University, operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, has rebranded. Guided by the philosophy “Not maximum effort, but the right effort,” it aims for 90 successful applicants.
株式会社ワッツ, which operates 100-yen shops and other stores nationwide, has opened a new location, “ワッツウィズ 田村サンドラッグ店,” in Tamura, Fukushima Prefecture.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ワッツ、サンドラッグ
OriginalMeta HeroesとMeta Osakaが、経営層向けにAI活用の実践オンラインセミナーを5月に特別共催。メタバースでのMeta ID発行や新秩序創造も掲げる。
Companies mentioned：Meta Heroes、Meta Osaka
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Companies mentioned：GINZAグローバルスタイル、REDA（レダ）
The second installment of Yusaku Matsumoto’s photography exhibition, “Ao no Kodomotachi,” opens at 休暇村支笏湖 on May 16. The event brings together nature and art at a resort hotel in a national or quasi-national park.
Companies mentioned：休暇村
吉祥やまなか in Kaga Onsenkyo has launched a luxurious accommodation plan with dinner featuring crab delivered directly from Hashidate Fishing Port, whole nodoguro and Japanese black beef.
Companies mentioned：ルネッサンス リゾート オキナワ、ココ ガーデンリゾート オキナワ、アオアヲ ナルト リゾート、かがり吉祥亭、吉祥CAREN、つるや吉祥亭
Original野口観光グループが、ピーク時期をずらすことで最大25％オフになるお得な宿泊プランを北海道苫小牧の施設で展開。
Companies mentioned：野口観光グループ
株式会社ネオトレック has issued a press release introducing its TOP 3 popular gifts for Mother’s Day. It also highlighted its production of original cookie tins.
Okayama-born roast chicken takeout specialist 鳥周 will open its first store in Yamaguchi Prefecture in Shinden, Hofu, on April 21, Reiwa 8.
Admission gifts will be distributed at the Detective Precure! Exhibition, co-hosted by Toei Animation and 灯白社, and some of the exhibits and merchandise have been unveiled.
Companies mentioned：灯白社、東映アニメーション株式会社
Music artist NAO TOKYO has released the short story Smonby on Amazon Kindle, exploring the modern-day malady of smartphone use while walking, and launched a music, fiction and video project.
Companies mentioned：Amazon
ＹＵＤＡミルク株式会社 of Nishiwaga, Iwate Prefecture, will reopen its directly operated Milk Boya Shop after renovations on April 20.
Sakae Sohonpo’s popular shrimp chips TOKYO Love, with cumulative sales topping 500,000 bags, will make their debut at Tokyo Station’s Tokyo Gift Palette.
Companies mentioned：東京駅（東京ギフトパレット）
イーカムグループ has released a new apparel collection featuring the logo of the prestigious French soccer club パリ・サンジェルマン（PSG）.
Companies mentioned：パリ・サンジェルマン（PSG）
Originalリアルボディいわき店が「新生活応援サポート」を開始し、5月限定で入会金90%オフキャンペーンを実施。低価格で専門的なもみほぐしと運動療法を提供。
Originalリアルボディ山形店が、機能解剖学に基づいた「もみほぐし×運動療法」による新感覚ダイエットの5月限定サポートキャンペーンを開始。低価格で根本改善を目指す。
Companies mentioned：リアルボディ
COVERARY, one of the world’s largest smartphone case brands, has announced its first collaboration with designer Carole Baijings. The new designs are expected to make use of a wide range of colors and customization options.
Companies mentioned：Carole Baijings
Men’s professional basketball club Tokushima Ganbax has announced the final regular-season standings. The club’s name reflects its aspiration to become a team that residents of the prefecture can cheer on together.
Nagoya Grampus has announced that tickets have sold out for the inaugural match at Paloma Mizuho Stadium, to be held on April 19 (Sunday).
Companies mentioned：日本プロサッカーリーグ（Ｊリーグ）
株式会社Reaf has launched the Claude Code training program to help businesses use the AI Claude as effectively as an employee. It also offers a monthly development service.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Reaf、Anthropic (推測: Claude開発元)
Okayama University has announced new social support initiatives in nursing science using VR and the metaverse. The work is part of its efforts related to the SDGs and its role as a regional core research university.
Companies mentioned：政府、文部科学省
Restoration work on the historic Erlin Wude Hall in Changhua County has been completed. The building will be repurposed as a hub for cultural and sports exchanges.
Companies mentioned：彰化縣政府、文化部文化資產局、二林鎮公所、內政部國土管理署、彰化縣體育會劍道委員會
Tseng Sung-en of the Chinese Professional Baseball League’s CTBC Brothers and his family have been subjected to malicious online abuse, prompting his management company to announce it will take legal action.
Companies mentioned：中信兄弟（中信ブラザーズ）、啟程國際運動行銷（Start International Sports Marketing）
A cold has spread through Taiwan’s Fubon Guardians, sidelining Chang Yu-cheng and others. Liu Chun-hao stepped in and made his first start in the outfield.
Companies mentioned：富邦悍將（富邦ガーディアンズ）、統一7-ELEVEn獅（統一ライオンズ）
A bear has been spotted in a residential area of Aoba Ward, Sendai, Japan. Police used a drone to locate it and are urging residents to stay indoors.
Companies mentioned：仙台市政府、宮城縣仙台北警察署
Amid debate over Taiwan’s special defense budget proposal, Jaw Shaw-kong proposed a compromise between U.S. and domestic views: first approve the 350 billion yuan for which the U.S. has already made an offer.
Companies mentioned：立法院、民進黨（民進党）、民眾黨（民衆党）、國民黨（国民党）、美國在台協會（AIT）、國防部（国防部）
台中市民政局 held a matchmaking event for single men and women combining bowling and a meal, recording a high match rate of 95%.
Companies mentioned：台中市民政局、中區戶政事務所、大魯閣新時代購物中心
Liu Chun-hao of the Fubon Guardians was called in at short notice as an outfielder and made an impressive catch, demonstrating his versatility and meeting the manager’s expectations.
Companies mentioned：富邦悍將（富邦ガーディアンズ）、統一7-ELEVEn獅（統一ライオンズ）
Taiwan’s Railway Bureau has announced 3 measures to ease traffic congestion related to soil transport for the high-speed rail extension to Pingtung.
Companies mentioned：交通部鐵道局、台糖
Taichung’s Dayi Multi-Story Parking Garage and Huian Parking Lot have completed renovations. Huian Parking Lot incorporates artistic features, including car-shaped payment machines and an “Avatar Tree Walkway.”
Companies mentioned：台中市交通局、台中市停車管理處
Originalロシアで40名以上の中国人労働者を乗せたバスが横転する事故が発生しました。1名が現場で死亡、1名が病院で死亡し、少なくとも10名が負傷しました。
The Taipei Blood Donation Center held an awards ceremony for outstanding blood donors. Engineer Lu Shaoxu has continued donating blood for many years and avoided traveling to epidemic-hit areas for 26 years to remain eligible to donate.
Companies mentioned：台北捐血中心、台灣血液基金會
A new special exhibition, Between Thoughts, has opened at the King Boat Culture Museum in Pingtung County. Focusing on the City God worshipped by Xia Toujiao and his 24 departments, it explores choices in life.
Companies mentioned：屏東縣政府文化處、東港東福殿城隍廟、下頭角轎班促進會
Uni-President Lions player Chen Chieh-hsien, who broke a finger at the WBC, has returned to game action in the minor leagues. If his condition is good, he could return to the first team as early as the 24th.
Companies mentioned：統一7-ELEVEn獅（統一ライオンズ）、台鋼雄鷹（台鋼ホークス）
Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung met with a visiting delegation from the U.S. Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). He said Taiwan’s manufacturing strengths could be integrated into a U.S.-Philippines “economic security zone” initiative to strengthen supply chains.
Companies mentioned：美國外交關係協會（CFR）
Iran has partially reopened its airspace, but international flights continue to take detours. The Strait of Hormuz was also quickly closed again after a brief reopening, as geopolitical tensions weigh on the economy and markets.
Companies mentioned：Kpler（海運追跡機関）
EVA Air is marking the 35th anniversary of its Vienna service. President Sun Chia-ming outlined upcoming aircraft deliveries and the airline’s consideration of new routes to destinations including Boston and Delhi.
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In the case of an 11-year-old boy found dead in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, his stepfather is suspected of having searched online for “how to dispose of a body” before the incident, strengthening suspicions that the crime was premeditated.
The new iPad Air with the M4 chip has gone on sale in Taiwan. Experts say the increase in memory from 8GB to 12GB will ensure smooth operation of future AI features.
Companies mentioned：Apple (蘋果)、Samsung (三星)
A van crashed into a bus stop in Shibuya, Tokyo, killing the driver and lightly injuring 1 pedestrian.
Independent bookstores in China are facing a wave of closures amid the rise of e-commerce, a shrinking industry and increased censorship. Some owners are seeking ways to survive, such as relocating to smaller cities and making their operations more transparent.
Companies mentioned：豆瓣書店、另一個書屋、有杏書店、無累書屋、過濾氣泡、桂林野山書店、讀本屋、野梨樹
The Wei Chuan Dragons have recorded the best ERA in Taiwan's professional baseball league. Manager Yeh Chun-chang praised pitching coach Navarro's approach of trusting players and helping them relax, saying it differed from Taiwan's traditional “hate iron for not becoming steel” style.
Companies mentioned：味全龍隊（味全ドラゴンズ）、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊（統一ライオンズ）、台鋼雄鷹隊（台鋼ホークス）、中信兄弟隊（中信ブラザーズ）
North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles from near Sinpo on its east coast, which flew about 140km, South Korean media reported. The Japanese government lodged a strong protest and condemned the launches. Some have suggested they may have been submarine-launched ballistic missiles.
Tickets for the “2026宜蘭大拜拜辦桌暨音樂晚會,” hosted by the Yilan City Office, sold out just 82 minutes after sales began, with all 410 tables snapped up. The event celebrates the birthday of the Great Emperor Dongyue Rensheng and features dishes from renowned local restaurants and lavish live music performances.
The Zhongli Police Precinct carried out a large-scale crackdown over 1 week, solving a total of 100 criminal cases, including 36 fraud cases. The operation involved 187 police officers and also uncovered a gambling den, helping maintain public safety in the area.
Taiwan People's Party Chairman Ko Wen-je visited several temples in Yunlin County and introduced Kuomintang member Chang Chia-chun as the “future new county magistrate.” The move suggests cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Taiwan People's Party in local elections, with the parties expected to work together in elections at the end of the year.
Originalロサンゼルス・レイカーズのレブロン・ジェームズ選手が41歳109日で19得点13アシストを記録し、NBAプレーオフ史上最年長での「得点とアシスト」ダブルダブルを達成しました。レイカーズはヒューストン・ロケッツとのプレーオフ初戦を107対98で勝利しました。
Companies mentioned：ロサンゼルス・レイカーズ、ヒューストン・ロケッツ、アトランタ・ホークス
The Kaohsiung City Government's Sports Development Bureau has partnered with 馬拉松世界 to launch the “Run Kaohsiung 3.0” campaign. It offers 70 exercise spots and 8 hiking trails to encourage residents to exercise regularly, with rewards for those who complete the challenges.
Companies mentioned：馬拉松世界、一卡通公司
A book documenting the Indigenous food culture and recipes of Fengbin Township in Taiwan's Hualien County has been added to the University of Washington East Asia Library, bringing Taiwan's Indigenous culture onto the international stage.
Companies mentioned：華盛頓大學東亞圖書館（ワシントン大学東アジア図書館）、花蓮縣原住民族公共事務促進會
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After CPC Corporation, Taiwan, announced that gasoline and diesel prices would remain unchanged this week, Formosa Petrochemical also announced that its prices would remain unchanged from 1 a.m. on April 20. The moves aim to help stabilize household costs and prices nationwide.
Companies mentioned：台灣中油公司
The explosive growth in demand for AI computing has driven a surge in demand for data transmission for data centers. Prices for Chinese-made optical fiber products have jumped by as much as 650%, and orders are booked through the first quarter of next year.
Companies mentioned：亨通光電（亨通光纖）、通鼎集團、烽火通信、中国信息通信研究院
In a case involving the death of a worker surnamed Li, who fell 7.8m while working at a home in Kaohsiung, a court found that the employer had failed to install safety equipment and ordered compensation of more than NT$4 million for the bereaved family.
In response to concerns that the motorcycle lane on Taiwan's Danjiang Bridge, which opens on May 12, is too narrow, the Highway Bureau said it is 2.5m wide and meets standards, and that it would work with experts to optimize it.
Companies mentioned：札哈．哈蒂（Zaha Hadid）事務所
Tesla has expanded the test areas for its self-driving taxi service, Robotaxi, to Dallas and Houston. CEO Elon Musk posted a video of an uncrewed vehicle driving on X, promoting the company's focus on AI and robotics.
Companies mentioned：Google (Alphabet)、Waymo、Amazon、Zoox
Original台湾の彭啓明環境部長は、都市の猛暑対策として「都市林」の国家計画を年内に策定すると発表。街路樹のデジタル管理や台風時の倒木予測システム導入を目指す。
Companies mentioned：環境部、台北市政府、慈済基金会、交通部中央気象署
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an awarded NT$1 million in travel assistance to the marching band of Jianguo High School. The band will represent Taipei at the World Music Contest in the Netherlands this year.
Companies mentioned：台北市政府教育局、建國中學（建国中学）
Taiwanese physician Hou Hsin-an has called for easing restrictions on health insurance coverage for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) treatment. Although new drugs have improved patient survival rates, coverage requirements differ from international guidelines, and early precision medicine and continuity of treatment remain challenges.
Companies mentioned：中華民國血液病學會、台大醫院、中央健保署
A growing number of ramen shops in Japan are moving to ban customers from using their phones while eating. The practice can slow table turnover and put pressure on businesses with low profit margins, prompting both support and opposition.
Companies mentioned：博多拉麵Debuchan（でぶちゃん）、集英社