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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 445 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 25 items from 1 source.
One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.
A “distributed investment model” using low-voltage grid-scale batteries has been launched. It enables investment in power infrastructure starting with a plot of just 40 square meters, contributing to improved energy self-sufficiency in Japan.
AI inside sales platform “immedio” will exhibit at “マーケティングWeek春 2026,” one of Japan’s largest trade shows. Its online customer engagement tool handles meeting scheduling from start to finish, streamlining business connections.
Green Carbon has created Japan’s first and largest J-Credits from livestock and dairy farming. Guided by its vision, “Saving the planet through the power of life,” the company is stepping up its decarbonization efforts.
Legal automation tool “OLGA” has won the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Spring for the 3rd consecutive period.
邑楽町, 群馬県, will continue its online health consultation program using “ファミワン” in Reiwa 8. The program provides residents with online healthcare support from specialists.
Companies mentioned：ファミワン、群馬県邑楽郡邑楽町
A new store for the apparel brand “A.P.C.” will open at Ikebukuro PARCO on April 24, 2026. It aims to improve customer satisfaction and enrich lifestyle culture.
Companies mentioned：PARCO（パルコ）
An introduction to 2 indoor BBQ locations in Nonami and Sakae, Nagoya, and an announcement of new menu items for Golden Week 2026.
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Takeshi Shimoji, representative of an apparel company, will appear at a public talk salon held as part of the fashion event PLUG IN | Editorial. The head of the company, which operates a wide range of brands, will discuss the industry.
Companies mentioned：PLUG IN | Editorial
Rice specialist brand ArtisanNIPPON will launch first-grade rice “Haneyume” on April 20, selected by five-star rice meister Haruo Yamashita. It is grown by a rice-farming family with a 400-year history and is known for its plump, chewy grains and lingering sweetness. The brand will offer it as a new rice brand that shares Japanese food culture and artisan craftsmanship.
The communication platform Re:lation has been certified as an eligible IT tool under the “Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy 2026.” This will enable businesses adopting the platform to use subsidies to digitalize and streamline their operations at lower cost.
Companies mentioned：インゲージ
A food service company has launched the “Mega Wagyu Roast Beef Bowl” at select Roast Beef Ono locations. The gigantic dish weighs 4.8 kg and is designed to be shared by 10 or more people, aiming to attract attention.
FOLIOホールディングス will hold a special seminar on its AI investment service ROBOPRO to mark its total assets under management surpassing 1 trillion yen. This is an important milestone highlighting the company’s rapid growth and the success of its financial solutions powered by technology.
Companies mentioned：FOLIOホールディングス、株式会社FOLIO、AlpacaTech株式会社
A judo therapist with more than 100,000 social media followers will publish a new book, “The 5-Millimeter Wall Exercises,” on April 30, 2026, compiling a unique stretching method.
HUG BLACK CAR PLUS, a mobile flower shop that uses loss flowers, will open for a limited time in Shin-Sapporo on April 25 and 26. The pop-up is part of a locally rooted circular business.
トラノコ洋菓子店 will make its first appearance at the night market “HASHIGO vol,4” on April 29. The article discusses SHIRO & Co.’s work on brand strategy and civilization design.
Companies mentioned：トラノコ洋菓子店、SHIRO & Co.
NovAccel has successfully extracted high-purity actinium-225 (Ac-225) with radionuclidic purity exceeding 99.99%.
Companies mentioned：NovAccel
カルノリレンタカー opened its 5th location in Saitama Prefecture, Kawagoe Station Front, on April 16. As a car rental company specializing in medium- and long-term rentals, it prioritizes customer satisfaction and is expanding its locations nationwide.
Companies mentioned：カルノリレンタカー
Corns Technology has released the latest audio test software from Audio Precision, “APx500 v10.0.” It enables direct measurement of Dante, A2B and USB devices without dedicated hardware, improving testing efficiency and reducing costs.
Companies mentioned：Audio Precision、コーンズ テクノロジー
Takano Fruit Parlour has announced an afternoon tea starring pineapple and an all-you-can-eat cut-fruit event. It will offer multisensory menu items featuring seasonal fruit.
Consulting firm Power Interactive will hold a free webinar on “post-sales service” aimed at maximizing LTV on May 27 and 28.
According to Job総研’s “2026 Survey on Attitudes Toward Wage Increases,” 70% expect a raise, while many are dissatisfied with the amount and frequency of increases. The trend is particularly pronounced among women and section-chief-level employees, highlighting a gap between expectations and reality.
Companies mentioned：Job総研
PRINCIPE prive, the exclusive Japanese distributor for a range of overseas brands, is holding the “GW SPECIAL OFFER” campaign featuring numerous brands. The offer includes discounts of up to 60%, and customized products are also available.
Companies mentioned：PRINCIPE prive
Golf apparel brand MASTER BUNNY EDITION has launched a high-performance vest equipped with Peltier modules. Cooling and heating can be switched at the touch of a button, helping golfers comfortably regulate their body temperature on the course.
CMCリサーチ will hold a seminar on May 25 titled “Scaling Up Industrial Separation Processes and Energy Conservation in Process Industries,” streamed live and via ZOOM. It will explain how to use free chemical process simulation software and pinch technology, with the aim of helping engineers and researchers develop their skills.
Companies mentioned：CMCリサーチ
Yagish has launched “Yagi Survey,” an inadequacy assessment designed to prevent mismatches in hiring.
Hair salons in Kyoto are evolving from places that simply cut hair into “places that solve problems,” combining beauty, health and medical wigs.
NPO J-heritage has released the book “Illustrated Guide to Otherworldly Landscapes,” which presents ruined landscapes and industrial heritage as “scenery from another world” and proposes a new approach to tourism.
Takeshi Hiratsuka, executive vice president of Leave a Nest Knowledge, spoke at the Salesforce developer conference “TDX 2026,” presenting an integrated architecture for Tableau and Data 360.
Companies mentioned：Salesforce
株式会社むじょう is partnering with 三和物産株式会社 to hold the “Dead Mother’s Day Exhibition.” This is a new initiative by the company, which offers products that respond to changing needs, including the memorial website “葬想式.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社むじょう、三和物産株式会社
A medical AI company is offering “AI Hippo Medical Loop,” a platform dedicated to use within medical institutions. It is helping address challenges in healthcare by substantially shortening the time required for nursing records.
Companies mentioned：AIデータ株式会社
An NPO in Tochigi Prefecture will hold an online information session on free schools on YouTube on April 27. It is aimed at parents concerned about school refusal and reluctance to attend, complementing in-person support and nationwide consultations via LINE.
株式会社パレットグループ has installed a trading card vending machine at “ガチャ名人 Izumo store.” The company is strengthening its trading card business as it aims to become a group of infrastructure companies in the entertainment sector.
Companies mentioned：株式会社パレットグループ、ガチャ名人
株式会社LOC has achieved an impressive annual ROI of 288% through its new business support service. Drawing on its proprietary expertise, the company connects business leaders with companies and has maintained a customer satisfaction rate of 99% since its founding.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LOC
French IT software giant Dassault Systèmes will present an exhibition on the factory of the future at Hannover Messe. It is expected to showcase technologies including mobile robots, industrial AI and virtual twins.
Companies mentioned：Dassault Systèmes S.E.
A company that operates sweets brands will open a new location of the popular “Okada Kinsei An Butter Shop” at ルミネ大宮 on April 23. The opening by the company behind brands including “小樽洋菓子舗ルタオ” in Hokkaido will accelerate the brand’s expansion in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Companies mentioned：小樽洋菓子舗ルタオ、ルミネ大宮
Mirait One has won the EPC contract for the “Matsue Shinji Battery Storage Facility (tentative name)” in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture. The project reinforces the company’s commitment to co-creating an “exciting future” and to green business and regional revitalization.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ミライト・ワン
Real estate crowdfunding service “利回りくん” has opened additional subscriptions for the fund “SANU 2nd Home 南アルプス1st,” which covers properties in the second-home subscription service “SANU 2nd Home.”
Companies mentioned：シーラホールディングス
株式会社函館平安システム announced that it will succeed to the business of a long-established mutual aid society in Hakodate through an acquisition of shares. It aims to ensure the continuity and development of services that support life ceremonies.
株式会社T-LIFIX has opened “Grand FRITES,” Niigata’s first Belgian frites specialty shop making fries from fresh potatoes, in the Bandai area of Niigata Prefecture.
Niigata-based T-LIFIX has opened a second location of its ramen shop, built around the concept of “a filling meal for 1000 yen.” The company operates food service and advertising businesses.
Rina Ikoma appeared at an event marking the renovation of “道の駅にしめ” in her hometown of Akita. She unveiled a sleeve for “Hamanasu Milk Soft Serve” that she designed herself.
Companies mentioned：道の駅にしめ はまなすの里
Hokkaido-based well-being education startup 株式会社ULUCUS PARK has completed its Series A funding. It has introduced an educational curriculum from Spain’s Basque Country and operates multisport facilities for children up to age 12.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ULUCUS PARK
Meets Consulting株式会社, which provides e-commerce consulting services, has moved its office to Marunouchi, Tokyo. It will also strengthen its use of AI and support for digital transformation.
Companies mentioned：Amazon、楽天、Yahoo!ショッピング
JBCRG, Japan’s largest clinical research organization for breast cancer, will open registration on April 20, 2026, for “YWBCH 2026,” an international conference on breast cancer in young women.
Companies mentioned：ＪＢＣＲＧ（Japan Breast Cancer Research Group）
株式会社Coco has launched a project on CAMPFIRE to develop “Story-Making Cards,” a teaching tool supervised by a speech-language-hearing therapist to support children’s language development.
Companies mentioned：CAMPFIRE
株式会社三恒, an Osaka-based seafood wholesaler founded 90 years ago, has begun early-bird sales of seafood gifts for Mother’s Day through the “ざこばの朝市オンラインショップ.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社三恒
Original大阪府の「NQ Global Startup Gateway」事業が主催する「Nakanoshima Qross Innovation Challenge」の全登壇者が決定しました。ライフサイエンス領域でのイノベーションを加速させます。
Companies mentioned：大阪府
株式会社かちうむ has signed an MoU with the Philippines’ University of Eastern Philippines. The partnership will promote collaboration in digital transformation, carbon credits and sustainable agriculture.
Companies mentioned：University of Eastern Philippines
株式会社長栄 is providing 3 kg of award-winning gold medal rice from Shiga Prefecture to 500 residents as part of its new-life support initiative. The company is highlighting its resident-first services.
An NPO promoting support for families with children and interaction across generations will hold the “Forest Environmental Education Instructor Training Course” in Ome City in FY2026.
The student-run restaurant “プランタン,” operated by 中村調理製菓専門学校, is relaunching with a new concept and will begin accepting reservations on April 20.
Companies mentioned：中村調理製菓専門学校、中村国際ホテル専門学校
鳥羽旅館組合 and 鳥羽水族館 are partnering to offer the “Night Aquarium,” exclusively for overnight guests, with sales starting April 20. The special event offers a chance to encounter sea otters at the aquarium after dark.
Companies mentioned：鳥羽旅館組合、鳥羽水族館
At NAB 2026, OWC announced the “OWC Express 4M2 Ultra,” a 4-slot NVMe M.2 SSD enclosure with Thunderbolt 5. The new product is aimed at professionals seeking high-speed data transfers.
Companies mentioned：Other World Computing (OWC)
Chiba Prefecture's Kashiwa-based basketball team LEOVISTA KASHIWA has signed a gold sponsorship agreement with 三協フロンテア株式会社 for the 2026-27 season.
Companies mentioned：三協フロンテア株式会社
繁田 of パーソルホールディングス has joined the advisory board of the “BtoB Marketing Study Group,” run by 才流（サイル）. The appointment is expected to help strengthen BtoB marketing at companies.
Companies mentioned：パーソルホールディングス株式会社、株式会社才流
Rentals of Shichi-Go-San outfits are increasing through the online kimono rental service “マイセレクト.” “Distributed Shichi-Go-San,” which avoids concentrating visits in autumn, is becoming the new norm in 2026.
Leisurepass, offered by 株式会社オリグレス, will launch its “Spring Outing Campaign” on April 20. New and returning members will receive coins.
Companies mentioned：株式会社オリグレス
Eyelash salon ロレインブロウ, specializing in eyelash perms and eyebrow treatments, has opened a new location in the Katsura area of Kyoto Prefecture.
株式会社VOST, which harnesses cutting-edge technology, is launching a new “Gemini Seminar” that teaches participants to use Google's latest generative AI, Gemini, in 2 days.
Companies mentioned：Google、株式会社VOST
株式会社VOST is launching a new “ChatGPT Seminar” to help improve work efficiency using one of the world's largest generative AI systems.
Companies mentioned：株式会社VOST
ナレッジコミュニケーション's “ナレコムAI Chatbot” now supports Anthropic's latest large language model, “Claude Opus 4.7.” Users can now access an AI chatbot with more advanced conversational capabilities and greater accuracy.
Companies mentioned：ナレッジコミュニケーション、Anthropic、マイクロソフト
Ramen restaurant “節丸（BUSHI-MARU）” is revamping its menu and pricing. It is introducing a new lineup to make its “freshly shaved bonito flake experience,” described as the only one of its kind in the world, accessible to more people.
Urban Innovation JAPAN has announced 2 partners that will conduct pilot projects with 豊橋市. The projects aim to address administrative challenges, including DX for school lunch fee management and standardizing the work of community comprehensive support centers.
Companies mentioned：Urban Innovation JAPAN、豊橋市
A regional financial group has signed a basic agreement on the battery storage business with battery developer パワーエックス. As its first step, it will build a grid-scale battery storage facility in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, and make a full-scale entry into the renewable energy business.
Companies mentioned：パワーエックス、株式会社中国銀行
株式会社Liquid has received approval from the minister with jurisdiction to operate as a “platform operator” for public personal authentication (JPKI) services using My Number cards. The approval will strengthen the foundation for identity verification solutions.
ピアズ and エアトリ have launched a joint business and will offer a new service, “エアトリ for dバリューパス,” for Docomo’s “dバリューパス” from April. Members of dバリューパス will be able to use special travel products.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エアトリ、株式会社NTTドコモ
横浜スカイビル has adopted “ミセシル,” an AI agent for analyzing pedestrian traffic offered by a company that supports business growth with data and AI. The system will analyze customer movements within the facility to help optimize marketing strategies.
Companies mentioned：横浜スカイビル
Gyoza restaurant “渋谷餃子” is holding “Shibuya Gyoza Day 3 DAYS” for 3 days only. The campaign offers a 350-yen discount, equivalent to the price of 1 plate of gyoza. It is organized by food business operator MPキッチン.
Companies mentioned：MPキッチン
The Narita location of the Kitakyushu-origin udon chain 資さんうどん will begin 24-hour service on April 20. Customers will be able to enjoy its extensive menu of more than 150 items at any time, improving convenience.
Companies mentioned：資さんうどん
IT solutions company テクバン will hold a free web seminar on May 14. The seminar will explain how to reduce time spent searching for information and transform work processes using generative AI to leverage internal knowledge. It is part of the company's efforts to support DX initiatives.
Companies mentioned：テクバン
The “Sagami Giant Kite Festival,” featuring Japan's largest kites, will be held in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, on May 4 and 5, Reiwa ８. The traditional festival symbolizes the appeal of Sagamihara, where urban convenience coexists with abundant nature.
Korean apparel brand WEBHOUSE launches its new 26SS collection on 60%, a cross-border e-commerce platform featuring Asian brands. To mark the launch, it will hold a special promotion offering up to 15% off the new collection.
Companies mentioned：60% (シックスティーパーセント)
宣伝会議 will hold a free online seminar on decarbonizing factories. The seminar will explain the benefits of rooftop solar power and the latest examples of capital investment, and is aimed at corporate sustainability officers and others.
Companies mentioned：宣伝会議
ファミワン Inc. produced an educational video as part of 神戸市’s preconception care program. The video will be screened at the “2026 Coming-of-Age Celebration in 神戸市” and aims to raise health awareness among young people.
Companies mentioned：神戸市
The digital manga and novel service Piccoma has marked its 10th anniversary. Its operator, カカオピッコマ, is celebrating with a special website and campaigns. Further growth is expected from the company, which ranks No.1 in app revenue in Japan.
Companies mentioned：カカオピッコマ
A new spring menu item, “Mentaiko Pasta with Plenty of Toppings and the Aroma of Extra Bonito,” is now available at Italian Resort PERTICA, operated by ニラックス. The pasta offers two delicious flavor experiences using drip dashi.
Companies mentioned：ニラックス
温泉道場, operator of Tamagawa Onsen, a retro Showa-era hot spring bathhouse, has launched a project seeking household items from the Showa era. The collected items will be used for interior decor and events at the facility, with the aim of creating new value from treasured keepsakes.
Companies mentioned：温泉道場、ONDOホールディングス、Kii company、埼玉武蔵ヒートベアーズ、さかなと
The PlayStation 5 physical edition of GAME FREAK’s all-new action RPG Beast of Reincarnation is set for release on August 4, 2026. Preorders open today.
Companies mentioned：GAME FREAK、PlayStation
“Nagoya Winged Gyoza,” a new signature menu item at Nico Nico Gyoza, operated by 有限会社アイズ, will be available starting April 22. It is expected to bring a new twist to local cuisine.
Companies mentioned：有限会社アイズ
写真工房ぱれっと, which operates photo studios, has launched a multilingual Instagram account for inbound visitors. It will share Japan’s photography culture and spaces with the world.
Companies mentioned：studio aim、aimme、三景スタジオ、Palette+plus
A new feature has been added to “L Members Card,” which provides digital membership cards through the LINE mini app. It automatically creates a customer profile for each visit, helping streamline customer management.
Companies mentioned：LINE
A new interactive area, “KISUKE TIME ATTACK,” inspired by the obstacle-racing sport “Obstacle,” will open this summer at Kisuke KIT in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. キスケ株式会社 is offering it as part of its efforts to contribute to the community and create jobs.
Companies mentioned：キスケ株式会社
A company based in Singapore and Japan has begun full-scale operations at its Taiwan base and will support regional revitalization through local trading companies and inbound tourism businesses.
TuneAI has launched TuneAIBot, a DX solution that integrates LINE, email, web chat and social media to automate customer support using AI.
Companies mentioned：TuneAI
株式会社メタメンター will hold its first practical course to address the isolation and “should” expectations faced by women successors and business owners. The company, which provides digital coaching, DX system development and owned media operations, aims to help resolve these challenges through its support.
Companies mentioned：株式会社メタメンター
Notice regarding the payment of surplus (year-end dividend). A company that provides AI optimization and SFA/CRM tools will return profits to shareholders. This reflects the company’s financial soundness.
The “Komono Four Peaks Trail” race will be held in Komono Town, Mie Prefecture, at the foot of the Suzuka Mountains. The event offers abundant nature, Yunoyama Onsen with its 1300-year history, and local food.
April 25 is Aphasia Day. About 500,000 people in Japan face the “invisible disability” of aphasia. This article introduces an NPO supporting people with aphasia and their families, and their efforts to help them return to society and increase public understanding.
AlphaDrive and Podcast Studio Chronicle have launched a new podcast, “BIZ QUEST.” Focusing on practical insights into business development, the show aims to satisfy listeners’ intellectual curiosity across business, economics and general knowledge, and change how they see the world.
Companies mentioned：Podcast Studio Chronicle
Shimane Prefecture will launch a registration support service starting in Reiwa 8 to address challenges related to accounting requirements under the forest management system. The service aims to promote use of the system and ensure the appropriate management of forest resources.
“Structural Design Support Club: Seismic Retrofit Edition,” a practical community specializing in seismic retrofits for wooden homes, has launched. A company headquartered in Chuo Ward, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, aims to help designers move from “being able to calculate” to “being able to make decisions.”
High school and university students have unveiled 3 new services that use AI to transform the concepts of career paths, cooking and “lies.” The initiative aims to expand society’s potential through technology by developing digital talent and supporting online learning.
The LINE-based ticketing service “Atouchチケット” has officially launched. It offers a seamless experience from ticket purchase to entry, with no login required.
Companies mentioned：LINE社
The “Business Improvement AI Agent,” which supports data-driven management and the promotion of DX and AI, has been launched. This enables companies to swiftly achieve a structural shift to next-generation businesses.
A video of Yoshimura, representative of ダイナミックマッププラットフォーム, being interviewed by kenmo of the Shonan Investment Study Group has been released. The video is important for understanding the company’s business and vision.
Companies mentioned：ダイナミックマッププラットフォーム
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Companies mentioned：AlphaDrive
Office Busters is offering 7 used office furniture products at special prices as part of its new fiscal year support sale. The initiative supports office improvements for businesses and promotes a reuse-based circular model.
BS Nippon TV aired a program in which Maki Mizuno faces a rule requiring her to “unravel history” in front of an exquisite hot pot. As a member of 日本テレビグループ, it offers a wide range of programming on BS digital broadcasting and is supported by a broad audience.
Companies mentioned：日本テレビグループ
Models are being recruited for promotional filming ahead of the opening of 「ウッドデザインパーク京都-彩-」. The recruitment is being conducted by a company that operates glamping and BBQ facilities nationwide.