https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 585 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 30 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171294https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171294Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn AI agent for responding to reviews has been adopted at 200 locations in the early stages after launch. The service, provided by Eye universe Inc., uses AI and technology to support the growth of businesses in a range of fields, including the beauty industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171293https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171293Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey by Spicemart found that 35.2% of new mobile games expected to be hits in 2025 conducted beta tests, with incentives and social media use increasing to encourage user participation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171292https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171292Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESo9ソリューションズ has announced Gabe Cortes’s appointment as CFO. He will oversee financial strategy at the company, which provides the supply chain planning platform “o9 Digital Brain.” The appointment is an important step toward further accelerating the company’s growth and business expansion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171291https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171291Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNext-generation POS “Redx®” was unveiled at Retail Tech Japan 2026, proposing a new standard for store operations facing labor shortages. The company aims to transform the way people work and live through IT and real estate digital transformation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171290https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171290Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESIn-house communication tool “THANKS GIFT” won awards in 6 categories at “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Spring.” The recognition reflects the high regard for the company’s cloud service, which supports employee engagement and organizational vitality. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171289https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171289Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFractal Workout Co., Ltd. has announced a business partnership with 株式会社ドリームゲート in corporate health management and medical fitness. The partnership will strengthen Fractal Workout’s corporate health management support service “BODY PALETTE,” with both companies aiming to promote health and enhance corporate value. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171288https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171288Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES3 SUNEAST products have won the DGP Mobile Award 2026. The company develops storage products, AI security solutions and electronic accessories, pursuing innovation through technology. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171287https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171287Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESシンギュラボ has launched a strategic collaboration with デジタルハリウッド大学. The collaboration may also involve technology from スペースデータ, which aims to create new industries and social infrastructure using digital twin technology for space. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171286https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171286Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAI Market, a service that helps companies select AI providers, has launched a collaboration with 株式会社スニフアウト, which provides development and talent-training support for RAG and AI agents. This will enable the service to offer more specialized support to companies considering AI adoption. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171285https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171285Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe results of the 14th survey on “Companies you would like your children or grandchildren to work for” were released. The findings showed that public-sector jobs remain popular, while “stability” and “healthy working practices” tend to be priorities when choosing a company. The company behind the survey provides services such as credit management to reduce business-to-business transaction risks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171284https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171284Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTokyu Department Store will hold multiple events during this year’s Golden Week at locations including Shibuya Hikarie ShinQs and Shibuya Tokyu Food Show. Events include “ずっきゅん。-IN LOVE WITH RETRO -,” “Foodshow Special Weeks” and the “428 Food Fair.” As the company approaches its 90th anniversary, the events are part of its efforts to create new customer value and contribute to richer lives in Shibuya and along the Tokyu railway lines. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171283https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171283Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSecureNavi株式会社 has shared the case of ユナイトピーシズ, which built an ISMS in-house just 6 months after its founding. The ISMS automation tool SecureNavi supports efforts to strengthen information security. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171282https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171282Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESILMIIO ROASTERY Lab. has begun selling 2 limited-edition coffee gift sets and 2 original blends to express everyday gratitude for Mother’s Day. The company, operated by e-commerce specialists, offers a special gifting experience through high-quality coffee. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171281https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171281Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESVSG相続税理士法人 released “Reiwa 8 Edition: Everything You Need to Know About Inheritance and Gifts, With Tips From the Experts” on 2026年4月21日. ベンチャーサポートグループ has compiled its specialist knowledge on inheritance and gifts to help address clients’ complex needs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171280https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171280Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESメリーチョコレートカムパニー has migrated its 25TB large-scale file server to Fileforce, a domestic cloud storage service. Used by more than 23,000 companies, Fileforce is a cloud file server that supports centralized management of corporate data and helps reduce security risks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171279https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171279Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSeven-Eleven, 井村屋 and nana's green tea have teamed up to recreate nana's green tea’s signature “Matcha Shiratama Parfait” as an ice cream, which will go on sale at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide from April 28. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171278https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171278Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESInsta360がゴールデンウィーク限定のスペシャルセールを開催。全天球VRカメラで世界シェアNo.1を誇る同社が、最新のイメージング技術を一般消費者に提供し、人生の記録と共有を促進します。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171277https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171277Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAs it ends its strawberry offering, Sweets Paradise will hold a limited-time, seasonal all-you-can-eat fruit course featuring melon and mango. The promotion offers a new way to enjoy fruit in season. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171276https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171276Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES音元出版 has launched the β version of music score, a music review platform that draws on its more than 70-year history. The new entertainment service is designed to let users listen to music, record their thoughts and connect with other users. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171275https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171275Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Shinshu Soba Restaurant Sojibo,” part of the Gourmet Kineya Group, began serving its seasonal limited-time menu on April 23. The initiative is based on the company’s philosophy of contributing to better quality of life through food. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171274https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171274Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSugino Machine has completed construction of a new design office at its Kakegawa site. Founded in 1936, the industrial machinery manufacturer works in fields including waterjet technology and aims to strengthen its design and development capabilities with the new facility. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171273https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171273Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エージェント has opened the in-person 「ふるモバ窓口」 at 「カトカミ」, a public-private partnership facility in Tottori City. The counter is a place where local residents can easily seek advice and is part of the company’s efforts to address social issues through social business. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171272https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171272Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES創造舎, an architectural design firm, is hosting a limited-time collaboration pop-up shop with The COFFEE ROASTER and popular bakery Pain SiNGE. The event offers a new experience as part of efforts to revitalize the community and promote culture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171271https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171271Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社LDcubeが、武庫川女子大学に自己肯定感を高めるための教育プログラム「HEP」を導入。大学生の成長を支援する取り組みとして、その成果事例を公開しました。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171270https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171270Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTokihana, a wedding venue search service available on LINE, has launched the 5th term of its “Bridal Preparation Program.” The program collaborates with leading figures from a range of fields to help couples prepare for their weddings. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171269https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171269Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSwitchBot has announced a new product, “Smart Daily Station,” which lets users check the weather, their schedule and indoor conditions all in one place without a smartphone. The company is an IoT smart-home brand with more than 2 million user households in Japan and sales of more than 5 million devices. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171268https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171268Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESShimamura Music has set out a brand promise and will begin initiatives in stages from April 21, 2026. As Japan’s largest full-service musical instrument retailer, the company promotes the joy of music and provides comprehensive support to musicians through instrument sales, music lessons, repairs and event management. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171267https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171267Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPiyorin will make its debut in Hamamatsu and be sold as the “Piyorin Outing Set” at an event. The products will be available at stores inside stations operated by JR東海, with the aim of promoting regional collaboration and attracting customers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171266https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171266Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESフルーツショップ青木 will offer special fruit gifts for Mother’s Day. Since its founding in 1924, the company has sought to enrich people’s hearts and lives through fruit and has developed a range of fruit-related businesses. It is proposing “exquisite red fruits” as a way to express gratitude. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171265https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171265Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES＋CLOTHET/クロスクローゼット will hold a limited-time pop-up store on the 1st floor of the men’s building at 伊勢丹新宿店. The brand is produced by a textile trading company founded in 1864. It operates globally with its textile business at its core and is also focused on sustainability. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171264https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171264Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn interview column and YouTube video featuring 丹埜倫, representative of R.project, which operates THE FARM and the campground booking site “なっぷ,” have been released. They discuss the current state and future of the camping market and introduce the appeal of THE FARM, an agricultural resort in Katori, Chiba Prefecture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171263https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171263Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ユニバーサルエンターテインメント ran a collection ads campaign on X (formerly Twitter) using “Shuttlerock BBF,” provided by ShuttleRock Japan. The campaign drew more than 8,000 entries. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171262https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171262Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCorporate business card management app “ネクスタ・メイシ” has won “LEADER” for the 5th consecutive term in the business card management software category of “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Spring.” The award indicates high customer satisfaction and market recognition. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171261https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171261Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA provider of cloud services that help optimize matching operations in the staffing business will make popular content on launching a recruitment and staffing business for highly skilled foreign professionals available in an archive for 2 weeks only. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171260https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171260Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPhone AI agent “DXでんわ” has launched an integration with Google Chat. This expands the options for incoming-call notifications and improves convenience for business users. The new feature is offered by an IT venture specializing in communications. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171259https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171259Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESシェアフル株式会社 was established in January 2019 as part of the PERSOL Holdings Group. It provides the short-term staffing platform “シェアフル” and aims to expand the labor-sharing market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171258https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171258Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSTARAY, a brand of APPLE TREE株式会社, will exhibit at FIELDSTYLE TOKYO 2026 and run a campaign for visitors. The company aims to popularize 3D printers and advance digital fabrication. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171257https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171257Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA city hotel in Kanazawa has announced a special accommodation plan themed around the premium fish nodoguro. The plan includes a kaiseki meal featuring nodoguro and a breakfast buffet, offering a special experience to customers visiting Kanazawa for sightseeing or business. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171256https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171256Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESスタディチェーン株式会社 operates a cram school specializing in admission to Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and is offering 20% off monthly tuition for 2 months through April 30, 2026. As an EDTECH company seeking to maximize the potential of education and learning, it supports students preparing for entrance exams. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171255https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171255Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA “comprehensive marketing solutions company” will hold a seminar on May 13 to present practical methods for preventing products from being dropped from shelves in fall, under the theme “The last move before sales negotiations.” The seminar will introduce methods for using POS data to build the case for a proposal. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171254https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171254Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSales Marker has won the “Salesforce Japan Partner Award 2026.” The company provides the AI-powered intent sales platform “Sales Marker” and contributes to solving challenges in sales and marketing. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171253https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171253Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESReal estate technology company いい生活 has signed an outsourcing agreement with NHK. The agreement will link tenant application information to streamline NHK contract procedures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171252https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171252Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA company engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of wireless power transfer products has begun developing a 920MHz-band microwave power transfer system. The company aims to become a world leader in wireless power transfer, and development of the new system marks an important step toward that goal. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171251https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171251Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESウォータースタンド株式会社 has signed an agreement with 岡山県早島町教育委員会 to promote plastic waste reduction and heatstroke prevention. The company aims to reduce single-use plastic bottles by promoting the use of water dispensers connected directly to water supplies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171250https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171250Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES旭化成株式会社 has adopted “Dataseed SAQ,” a platform for streamlining survey distribution and responses. The provider of “Zeroboard,” a solution for calculating and visualizing GHG emissions, will use the adoption to strengthen its support for corporate decarbonization management. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171249https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171249Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Yasashii Ososhiki” contributed to the editorial supervision of the book The Latest: Everything You Need to Know About Funeral Services, Memorial Services and Inheritance—Etiquette and Procedures, published by 主婦の友社. This is based on the company’s mission to improve QOL by building information and service infrastructure for an aging society. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171248https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171248Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOpenStreet has launched an integration between “CHARGESPOT,” a mobile battery-sharing service, and “HELLO CYCLING,” a bike-sharing platform. Users can now access CHARGESPOT at HELLO CYCLING stations, improving the convenience of last-mile transportation and charging infrastructure. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171247https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171247Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESUnilita Group has launched the agricultural DX tool “ベジパレットコネクト.” It eliminates visual checks of cultivation records and supports digital transformation in agriculture by leveraging its strengths in data management and service management. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171246https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171246Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESXREAL, a global leader in the AR industry, has announced the end of sales for its flagship AR glasses, “XREAL Air 2 Pro” and “XREAL One.” This signals a major change in the company’s product strategy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171245https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171245Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES休日いぬ部 is introducing a facility registration feature and member ranking system, evolving into a participatory media platform that reflects the authentic voices of dog lovers. It aims to boost user engagement by offering benefits based on rank. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171244https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171244Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社やまと has launched “Yukata Student Discount 2026,” offering students aged 22 or younger 20% off all yukata, including new designs. The company aims to promote yukata culture among younger generations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171243https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171243Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES三田製麺所 has announced “Chilled Sea Bream Broth Salt Tsukemen,” a new menu item available for summer only. Guided by its operating company MPキッチン’s mission, “Fullness and happiness for everyone,” it aims to offer customers delicious food and an enjoyable dining experience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171242https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171242Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCloud Ace conducted a survey on the state of data infrastructure and data quality at companies using AI. As a leading Google Cloud systems integrator, the company is a Google Cloud Premier Partner and provides end-to-end services from cloud adoption to generative AI utilization, supporting more than 1,000 companies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171241https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171241Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESスタディチェーン株式会社 has announced the new slogan “Commit to narrowing your focus” for its prep school specializing in admission to Yamanashi University, and has undertaken a rebranding aimed at achieving 90 admissions. As an EDTECH company, it works to maximize the potential of education. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171240https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171240Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKyoto Kita-Shirakawa Ramen Kairikiya is returning to Miyagi Prefecture for the first time in about 11 years, with the grand opening of its “イオンモール Shinrifu Store” on April 28, 2026. Founded in Kyoto in 2005, the restaurant has earned broad support for its Kyoto-style soy sauce ramen with back fat, which is light yet richly flavored. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171239https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171239Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKimuraya Sohonten, a long-established bakery founded in Meiji 2, continues to evolve with the times, guided by its philosophy of contributing to customers’ taste and health. It is now launching 3 varieties in the “Steamed Cake with Protein” series, making it easy and delicious to get protein. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171238https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171238Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESItabashi Ward is a lively residential city with a population of 580,000, where history and the spirit of a new era come together. The ward is developing and promoting “Itabashi, the Picture Book Town” as a brand by making use of its unique picture-book resources, and aims to be a growing city that leaves no one behind. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171237https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171237Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESウィルゲート’s SEO support tool “TACT SEO” has won for the 23rd consecutive term and earned Leader recognition for the 21st time at ITreview Grid Award 2026 Spring. The awards reflect the company’s sustained success and market recognition in providing web marketing support for small and medium-sized businesses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171236Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe family restaurant ジョイフル, marking its 50th anniversary, is partnering with ミスターマックス, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, to bring food to the “ぜーんぶMrMax展” event at JR Hakata Station. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171235https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171235Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA press release indicating that EDTECH company スタディチェーン株式会社 offers a service called “The Requirements for Admission, Revealed by 25 Years of Okayama University Exam Questions.” Guided by its vision, “Proving that people can change,” the company aims to maximize the potential of education. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171234https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171234Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 2nd episode of “BUZZ STATION,” hosted by Masaru Hamaguchi, has aired, featuring NeoStella following first-episode guest UNIVER23. The program is drawing attention as part of an entertainment company’s efforts to pursue new inspiration and growth. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171233https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171233Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESStockmark Inc. will hold a free seminar on Friday, April 24. The discussion will cover the impact of the situation in Iran on global supply chains, particularly its effects on energy and materials, and how manufacturers should prepare. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171232https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171232Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA healthtech company will hold “Health Management Terakoya Series: The 4th Installment,” a seminar on certification for the “Health Management Strategy Map,” on May 13, 2026. It is hosted by a company providing services that combine preventive healthcare and technology (AI). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171231https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171231Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHacobu will hold an online seminar titled “Logistics × AI: Real Development Lab.” At the event, a CTO will directly address logistics challenges and introduce the “MOVO” series of cloud logistics management solutions and “Hacobu Strategy” logistics DX consulting, underscoring the company’s commitment to AI-powered logistics DX. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171230https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171230Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA new line specializing in recurring acne and oily-skin concerns is launching from the Perfect One Focus cleansing balm, which has surpassed cumulative sales of 6 million units. The launch is part of a business initiative proposing new lifestyles in the health and beauty sector. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171229Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社メディアネットワーク received White Company certification from ホワイト財団 in April 2026. Its record of zero departures and 32 consecutive profitable terms was recognized, along with its efforts to become a company that employees and their families can be proud of. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171228Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アウラホールディングスが2026年4月にホワイト企業認定を取得しました。従業員の約7割が外国籍である同社は、人手不足が深刻な飲食業界において新たな雇用モデルを提示しています。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171227Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Coordinator of Ideas & Lifestyle” will launch its new “Seat Box Cooler Bag” on April 21, turning an existing seat box into one with cooling functionality. The product is offered as an idea-driven item designed to make everyday life more convenient and fun. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171226Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA book focusing on nostalgic foods from the Showa era, “The Complete Guide to Nostalgic Japanese Foods,” will go on sale April 21 from 辰巳出版社グループ. The company publishes magazines and books across a wide range of genres, and the book is drawing attention as a look back at the history of food culture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171225https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171225Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESロイヤルパインズホテル浦和 announced that it will continue offering its popular hotel wedding plan, with quality that makes no compromises on price. The high-quality plan is limited to the first 5 couples and is aimed at couples seeking a special wedding. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171224https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171224Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アイズ, the company behind Media Radar, an advertising-industry platform, has announced that it will hold the large-scale seminar event “22nd Media Radar WEEK 2026 Summer,” featuring speakers from 楽天, KADOKAWA, ローソンユナイテッドシネマ and others. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171223https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171223Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESShokz will exhibit at “Mt.FUJI100 EXPO,” being held at Fuji Hokuroku Park from April 24 to 26, 2026. Through フォーカルポイント, which introduces outstanding products to Japan’s digital gadget market, the company will showcase the appeal of Shokz products to people with active lifestyles. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171222https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171222Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESアスエネ, which provides one-stop solutions for decarbonization and ESG management, has been selected as a semifinalist among promising startups at “SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026,” hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and will speak at the event. The company offers services including a cloud platform for visualizing CO2 emissions and is accelerating its global expansion after 5 M&A deals and raising a cumulative 10.6 billion yen. Its selection highlights its growth and influence in the climate tech sector. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171221https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171221Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES宣伝会議 will open its “Creative Direction Course,” taught by creative director Shunsuke Ishikawa, on June 9. Drawing on its long-standing expertise in publishing and education, the company aims to develop the next generation of creators. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171220https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171220Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 2nd season of the timeless music IP project “デートウォーズ” is underway, and a new key visual has been unveiled. The new song “フラッシュバックメモリー～時代を駆ける物怪たち～” is scheduled for release on April 30. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171219https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171219Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アスク will hold a campaign to mark the launch of CORSAIR FRAME 4000D WOOD RS. The campaign aims to introduce cutting-edge computer peripherals from overseas that the company distributes, raise awareness of the product in the market and promote sales. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171218https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171218Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES河出書房新社 will release a new edition of the sex education picture book “Where Did I Come From?”, translated by Shuntaro Tanikawa, on April 22. A bestseller with more than 2.5 million copies sold worldwide, it gently addresses questions about sex that parents may find difficult to answer. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171217https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171217Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKaraage specialty restaurant からやま has started selling its “Pork Menchi Katsu and Karaage Combo” for a limited time. The hearty dish combines juicy, hand-prepared pork menchi katsu with karaage. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171216https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171216Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe popular “Ume Karaage” is returning for a limited time to karaage specialty restaurant “からあげ縁.” Its special plum sauce and shiso aroma whet the appetite, bringing back the flavor that was well received last year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171215https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171215Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES岡もと has started selling its new “Beef Yakiniku Rice,” characterized by “bold flavor + guilt-inducing indulgence + satisfaction.” The product offers customers new value through food, in line with the company philosophy of “making the impossible possible.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171214https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171214Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA new aloha shirt with a traditional Japanese design inspired by the TV anime “NARUTO-ナルト- 疾風伝” is now available from 株式会社コスパ. Its carefully crafted pattern draws on the world of the series and the “Shadow Clone Jutsu.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171213https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171213Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社学情 provides career-change and job-placement services for people in their 20s and 30s, and is presumed to have announced a survey on attitudes toward work, focusing in particular on 3rd-year university students. The findings suggest that young people consider factors beyond income when choosing a job. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171212https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171212Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESマネーフォワード services won awards at “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Spring.” The company offers financial platforms including マネーフォワード ME for individuals and マネーフォワード クラウド for businesses, and the awards once again highlight its market leadership and innovation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171211https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171211Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKeio University has launched the “Keio FUTURE” project, with 朝日新聞社 providing ongoing support. The initiative aims to connect people, ideas and information and build a future filled with hope. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171210https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171210Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES星野リゾート will co-host “The Witch of the Vanished Highlands,” Japan’s first overnight mystery-solving experience written exclusively for a resort, with Tales & Co. at its stay-focused resort, Risonare Nasu. The experience brings the company’s theme of “making travel fun” to life. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171209https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171209Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES世界文化社グループ will simultaneously release 2 coloring books for adults, featuring picture-book-like worlds, on April 23. The new products offer a chance to unwind and relax. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171208https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171208Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171207https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171207Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171147https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171147Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:51:38 +0900JapanPR TIMES国立劇場おきなわが5月の自主公演を案内しました。文化庁の「文化を守り、文化で未来をつくる、世界とつながる」というビジョンに基づき、日本の文化芸術を次世代に伝え、世界に発信する重要な活動です。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171148https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171148Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:50:37 +0900JapanPR TIMESDr. Rikuo Hoshino, director of “Sodachi to Care Clinic Yokohama” run by 認定NPO法人おれんじハウス, will speak at a public forum on children requiring medical care. The organization began with childcare and has since expanded its support for children requiring medical care and families raising children. The forum will discuss the current state of support and coordination. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171153https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171153Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMonvert Farm Mountain will hold a Golden Week event in Minamata, Kumamoto Prefecture. The event will promote circular agriculture and local production for local consumption through an all-you-can-eat BBQ featuring its own Monvert Pork, a mölkky tournament and a wood education experience with local carpenters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171152https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171152Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe digital stamp rally “furari” has added AI photo verification and AI receipt verification features. These allow organizers to make taking photos or making purchases on-site conditions for earning stamps, with the aim of improving sales promotion effectiveness. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171151https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171151Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAsakusa-based hand-roll sushi specialty shop “Hand Roll Tokyo” issued a press release titled “Taking on poverty and inequality, food waste and employment issues.” It aims to help solve social issues by serving hand rolls made to order with premium nori, carefully prepared sushi rice and powdered soy sauce. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171150https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171150Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“2050 coffee,” a futuristic café operated by Kyoto-born specialty coffee brand Kurasu, is opening its first Osaka location in Shinsaibashi on April 21, 2026. The new store brews coffee 10 seconds after a tap and aims to offer a new standard for coffee culture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171149https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171149Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLegal tech service “GVA Corporate Registration” now supports the preparation of registration application documents for establishing, relocating and closing branches of limited liability companies. It helps companies improve efficiency and reduce risk through the automation of legal processes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171154https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171154Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:47:57 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe AI agent “Sales Copilot” has launched for SES providers, leveraging a database of 4 million companies across Japan. The service provides end-to-end support through to securing appointments. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171156https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171156Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMinna LLC will hold 2 types of study tours in Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan in summer 2026, with a total of 5 sessions focused on interacting with horses and self-exploration. In partnership with local businesses, the tours aim to create a system that ensures fair compensation and pride for local people through experiential travel centered on horseback riding. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171155https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171155Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA company providing talent development and recruitment support has launched “Kakedas for IT Engineers,” a career support service for IT engineers. It provides specialized support to help prevent IT talent from leaving and improve engagement. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171157https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171157Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:34:50 +0900JapanPR TIMESYakitori dining chain “Cocco-chan” will undergo a bold makeover starting April 22, adopting a “casual, Western-style” concept at 3 stores in selected areas. The company, which operates 50 restaurants mainly in Sapporo, Hokkaido, aims to attract new customer segments. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171158https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260421-09/index-en-p5.html#n171158Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:30:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES京都産の九条ねぎを通常の2倍盛り付ける期間限定キャンペーンが実施されます。食を通じて安らぎと笑顔を提供することを目指す企業が、ブランド価値向上の一環として提供するものです。