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New goods for spring outings are being released by Tokino:ne (Tokinone), the fashion accessories brand of Watts, which operates 100-yen shops and other stores nationwide.
Demi Moore, a world-renowned actress, has been appointed global ambassador for cosmetics brand ランコム.
Companies mentioned：ランコム
According to a survey by エイトレッド, more than 80% feel that advances in AI mean SaaS needs to be reassessed, while 60% or more recognize that “governance SaaS cannot be replaced by AI.”
Companies mentioned：株式会社エイトレッド
Jackery will hold its first online talk show about portable power stations on April 28. The show will cover a wide range of topics, including outdoor activities and disaster preparedness.
Companies mentioned：Jackery
Cybozu has announced the official launch of AI features on its business improvement platform, “kintone.”
Companies mentioned：サイボウズ株式会社
株式会社ストライクグループ transitioned to a holding company structure on April 1, 2026. The group will strengthen its response to management challenges, including M&A brokerage and business succession issues.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ストライクグループ、ロート製薬
タナベコンサルティンググループ has launched “Family Governance Development Consulting” to support “sustainable growth” and “sound succession” for family businesses.
Companies mentioned：タナベコンサルティンググループ
Schoo, an online learning community, has added a “comprehension quiz” feature to eligible training packages for its corporate learning service, “Schoo for Business,” to measure learning retention.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Schoo
GO Inc. has released a new commercial, “Get a Good Deal with GO! GO Economy,” in its “What Should We Do? Let’s GO!” TV commercial series, featuring Mone Kamishiraishi for the first time. The company operates a range of businesses in the mobility sector and aims to help address social challenges in Japan.
KPMG Consulting conducted a survey on the maturity of alignment between companies’ business and HR strategies. The initiative aims to clarify the state of human capital management.
Companies mentioned：KPMGジャパン
Originalアイウエアブランド「JINS」が東北大学COI-NEXT「Vision to Connect」拠点に参画します。4月29日には「JINS PARK」で産学官連携の社会実装に向けた啓発イベントを開催します。
Companies mentioned：東北大学
Originalスタディチェーン株式会社が山形大学の過去25年分の入試傾向を分析した2027年受験生向けの対策を発表した。
Companies mentioned：山形大学
Lifestyle brand Afternoon Tea LIVING will release summer items as the 2nd collaboration with popular illustrator umao.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サザビーリーグ (推測)
The story-posting site TALES has surpassed 24,000 published works in the 1 year since its launch. In line with the philosophy of the media platform note, it supports creators and encourages diverse adaptations of their work.
Companies mentioned：note株式会社
Demand for business T-shirts has surged 9.7-fold in 6 years, prompting an early rollout at a record scale, with quantities at 140% of the previous year. The trend is being driven by the widespread adoption of business casual.
To mark the renovation of 伊勢丹新宿店, a cookie brand from Aoyama, Tokyo, will launch a new langue de chat confection, “Lan Lantern,” on May 20 (Wednesday). Known for its “Cigarettes,” made with generous amounts of butter, the brand has offered confections loved as gifts since its founding in 1969.
Companies mentioned：伊勢丹新宿店
サントリーウエルネス has adopted “AI Central Voice,” a VoC analysis AI provided by テックタッチ株式会社. It will use AI to structure call data to better understand customers and make effective decisions on initiatives.
Companies mentioned：サントリーウエルネス、テックタッチ株式会社
Classmethod has launched “AI-Driven Legacy Migration,” an end-to-end service that uses AI to support aging systems. It streamlines the modernization of legacy systems with AI.
Companies mentioned：アマゾン ウェブ サービス (AWS)
TOKIUM will hold an online seminar on automating invoice matching with AI. The event is relevant to companies seeking to improve accounting efficiency and optimize spending.
KDDIアイレット has won in 2 categories, “AI” and “Talent Development,” at the Google Cloud Partner of the Year Award for the 2nd consecutive year.
Companies mentioned：KDDIアイレット、Google Cloud
テレコムスクエア has newly installed WiFiBOX at 34 東横INN locations nationwide, bringing the total to 66 locations. Travelers can now rent Wi-Fi routers more easily, improving convenience during their trips.
Companies mentioned：東横INN、テレコムスクエア
Global Brain, one of Japan’s largest independent venture capital firms, announced an investment in Brave group, which operates IP businesses including comprehensive VTuber production.
Companies mentioned：グローバル・ブレイン株式会社、株式会社Brave group
新潟市 will hold the 1st pre-event lecture for the “Renovation School @ 新潟市,” featuring Good Design Grand Award winner Takashi Yoshida.
Companies mentioned：新潟市
フォーカルポイント will launch the open-ear earbuds “Shokz OpenFit Pro” in the Japanese market on April 22, 2026, as a new product designed to enrich everyday life.
Companies mentioned：フォーカルポイント、Shokz
東急不動産 has completed “Ishikari Renewable Energy Data Center No. 1” in collaboration with Ishikari City, using renewable energy.
Companies mentioned：東急不動産、東急不動産ホールディングス
The number of trading card-focused e-commerce sites adopting Buyee Connect, a cross-border e-commerce support service, surged 3.1-fold in 1 year, the company announced. This is an important indicator of growing demand for cross-border e-commerce.
Street bag brand EDGELINK will open its first directly operated store at Namba Parks on April 22.
マリメッコ has unveiled a light-blue Unikko home collection to brighten early-summer dining tables and will hold a brand fair at all stores. The company aims to create new lifestyles and value while pursuing customer satisfaction.
Companies mentioned：マリメッコ
Rings engraved with memorable lines from the anime Haikyu!! are returning with 10 new designs. These fine jewelry pieces from ユートレジャー are made for fans and feature lines including Oikawa’s quote engraved on the inside.
Companies mentioned：ユートレジャー
Cross Media Group Inc. has announced a 2nd printing of “What the World’s Best Teach Their Subordinates,” a book that reveals the differences between management in Japan and around the world.
Originalワンダーシェアーの『Filmora』と『PDFelement』が「ITreview Grid Award 2026 Spring」で連続受賞しました。これは、同社の「wonderful」を「share」するという企業理念に基づいた、シンプルで便利な製品開発が評価されたものです。
Companies mentioned：ワンダーシェアー、ITreview
SB C&S Corporation won the “Nutanix 2026 APJ Distributor of the Year Award” at Nutanix.NEXT 2026. The award recognizes the company’s provision of products and solutions leveraging advanced technologies such as cloud and AI in the IT distribution business, and its expansion in the corporate and consumer markets.
Companies mentioned：Nutanix、ソフトバンクグループ
To mark its 2nd anniversary, V Point will hold the “Super V Point Festival” starting April 22. Open to both new and existing users, the campaign aims to offer “small moments of happiness” tailored to each customer by leveraging V Point Marketing’s proprietary data science.
大学受験ナビオ, part of the Ｚ会グループ, will run its “Comprehensive Selection Exam Kickoff Seminar” for 3rd-year high school students through September. The comprehensive education group, which provides a wide range of services including correspondence courses and classroom instruction, is strengthening its university entrance exam preparation offerings.
Companies mentioned：Ｚ会グループ、株式会社Ｚ会、大学受験ナビオ
ディスカヴァー・トゥエンティワン announced that its new book “Nature Is Amazing” ranked No. 1 in Amazon category rankings, prompting a reprint before publication and bringing sales to over 10,000 copies. The achievements demonstrate the company’s content strategy and market influence.
Companies mentioned：ディスカヴァー・トゥエンティワン、Amazon
Yokohama City will hold seminars on “apartment window renovations” for businesses and residents on May 30. The seminars will offer an opportunity to get subsidy information, individual consultations and product viewing all in one place, promoting window renovations.
Yokohama City’s official Instagram account has surpassed 150,000 followers. It shares the appeal of the international city of Yokohama, where a history dating back to the opening of its port blends with modern attractions, and has grown its following against a backdrop of cultural and artistic activities and a concentration of global companies.
New products celebrating the Harry Potter 25th anniversary, including brooches, postcards and stickers, will be released sequentially at “Harry Potter Mahou Dokoro” starting April 25, 2026. Limited-edition items eagerly awaited by fans will offer an opportunity to enjoy the world of the series with all five senses.
ヒューマングループ has launched “Human Build Future.”, a special website highlighting 4 priority areas, and released a brand movie in response to the social challenge of a declining working population. It showcases the group’s commitment to building the future through diverse businesses spanning education, human resources, nursing care and IT.
Companies mentioned：ヒューマングループ、大阪エヴェッサ、Human Academy CREST GAMING
新社会システム総合研究所(SSK) will hold an introductory seminar on “financial analysis” on May 22, 2026, with Shinichi Mori of 合同会社ヒューマンパワー・リサーチ as the instructor. The seminar is part of the company’s paid business seminars for corporations, which provide cutting-edge information with direct business relevance.
Companies mentioned：新社会システム総合研究所(SSK)、合同会社ヒューマンパワー・リサーチ
A Japanese general supply manufacturer has launched a multifunction office chair designed for Japanese body types and comfortable even after long periods of sitting. The launch expands its product lineup designed to make digital life more comfortable.
The mini album and stage adaptation of “If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die” were released today. The company operates a wide range of entertainment businesses using intellectual property and develops IP through a media-mix strategy.
The book “Learn Proverbs with Water Challenge! 125 Proverbs,” which offers a chance to learn with the popular YouTube series “Water Challenge,” went on sale today. The educational content from KADOKAWA is part of a media-mix strategy that leverages intellectual property.
Companies mentioned：KADOKAWA
KADOKAWA will release the nonfiction picture book “Okichan of Churaumi: The World’s Greatest Dolphin Who Made 50 Million People Smile” on April 22, 2026. The book is about Okichan, a dolphin beloved in Okinawa for 50 years, and aims to bring smiles and hope to many people through the moving story of the dolphin’s life.
Companies mentioned：KADOKAWA
KADOKAWA will release “Awajishima Walker 2026-27” on April 22. The magazine features “island cuisine” and includes a photo feature on Takuya Nishimura of Kansai Junior, presenting Awajishima’s appeal from multiple angles.
Companies mentioned：KADOKAWA
KADOKAWA is holding a campaign to mark the release of Noritake Suzuki’s latest picture book, “New Edition: Space Sushi.” The company aims to maximize IP value through its “Global Media Mix with Technology” strategy.
Companies mentioned：KADOKAWA
鉄建建設 will sponsor the 2026 fiscal year children’s invitation performance “Theater of the Heart.” Founded in 1944, the company specializes in railway construction and is strengthening ties with local communities through social contribution activities.
Companies mentioned：鉄建建設
株式会社グロップ will hold an online seminar on April 24 titled “Heatstroke Prevention Seminar: More than 90% of deaths result from errors in initial response.” Experts will explain heatstroke prevention and appropriate initial responses in emergencies, supporting safe workplaces and healthy daily lives.
屋上緑化システム株式会社 has earned SBT (Science Based Targets) certification. Through rooftop and wall greening and self-consumption solar power generation, the company supports corporate decarbonization management and sustainable growth. The certification demonstrates its strong commitment to environmental contributions.
株式会社Secretary will hold a networking event with a seminar in Omotesando on May 22, focusing on careers for secretaries in the AI era. The company aims to contribute to Japan’s economic development by training secretaries and promoting their success.
Original従業員74名の株式会社あつまるが、マイナビ・日経 2027年卒大学生就職企業人気ランキングで上位にランクインしたことを発表。マーケティングと新卒採用コンサルティングで企業の持続的成長を支援する企業。
Companies mentioned：マイナビ、日経
According to a survey conducted by the International Co-Medical and Healthcare Association (ICHA), more than 60% of sole proprietors said they have “almost no time to study.” ICHA runs a “future-oriented community” that provides business knowledge and consultation support not only to practitioners but also to business owners across a range of industries, helping them realize their business goals and dreams.
Originalワイズリサーチが台湾のアパートメントホテル投資に関する独自調査を発表。日系企業が台湾市場で成功するための最新トレンドと潜在的な落とし穴を分析し、勝機を探る。
Companies mentioned：ワイズリサーチ
In connection with Senior Day on April 28, more people in their 50s are overcoming “midlife crisis” and building new careers in “beauty care for older adults,” a field that combines caregiving and beauty. Supported by a human resources consulting company, this trend is bringing purpose and happiness to workers.
And Resort Co., Ltd. announced the limited-time rainy-season plan “A luxury of doing nothing, unwinding to the sound of rain” at Ryoso Umi no Cho in Ise, Mie Prefecture. The plan aims to offer a special relaxing experience during the rainy season.
Original総合物流企業であるギオンは2026年度入社式を開催し、新入社員40名が新たに入社しました。「人が輝く物流」の担い手としての期待が寄せられています。
Companies mentioned：ギオン
EEFUL DB has launched “Tips for a Long Career as a Care Manager: The Assessment Edition,” a new series in its popular column “Care: An Anatomy for New Care Managers.”
Companies mentioned：EEFUL DB
Long-established towel maker “ろ七タオル” in Osaka Senshu will begin selling a premium towel gift box that lasts more than 1 year in limited quantities starting April 22. The gift is intended for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
Companies mentioned：ろ七タオル
Original元テレビ東京アナウンサー亀井京子氏の司会で、全国65か所で「ウーリー」を運営する法人が事業承継に向けた取り組みを開始しました。
Companies mentioned：テレビ東京
Original㈱KILAMEKは、エアージェイ製デバイス周辺機器への名入れカスタマイズサービスの提供を開始した。企業の販促商品やノベルティとして、高品質なモバイルアクセサリーの提供が可能になる。
Companies mentioned：エアージェイ
Original世界文化社グループが、七夕の伝統行事を楽しむための絵本『たなばた ねがいごと かいたの だあれ？』を4月16日に発売。子どもたちに日本の伝統文化を伝えるコンテンツの提供を目的としています。
Companies mentioned：世界文化社グループ
A special seminar on “grid-scale battery storage investment” will be held at the 5th Asset Management EXPO Summer. It will explain how to turn Japan’s electricity challenges into an asset.
Healthcare-focused web design firm SO MEDICAL DESIGN has incorporated and launched an AI-powered medical catchment area research service for practicing physicians.
株式会社MAW has launched custom mesh pouches through ME-Q (Make), its custom merchandise creation service. They can be made starting from 1 piece.
Companies mentioned：株式会社MAW
Original神奈川県相模原市は、令和8年度の職員採用試験（大学卒業程度・免許資格職）の申込受付を開始しました。リニア新駅設置予定など将来性豊かな政令指定都市としての魅力を背景に、次世代を担う人材を募集します。
Companies mentioned：相模原市
R-plusic, which operates a transformation platform combining bodywork, coaching and music, will hold an event in Ginza for business leaders and people taking on challenges. The event reached 143% of its target, and final applications have opened for the remaining 30 seats.
Companies mentioned：R-plusic
“Smile Cars,” a no-store used-car buying franchise operated by 株式会社スマイルカンパニー, opened 2 new locations in April 2026, expanding its network to 132 locations nationwide.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スマイルカンパニー
La.riberta合同会社 is bringing “Mibuddy,” the world’s first AI-powered smart collar that translates dog language and achieved 3,500% of its goal on Kickstarter, to Japan for the first time, and will launch a project on Makuake in summer 2026.
Companies mentioned：La.riberta合同会社、Makuake、Kickstarter
Takamitsu Co., Ltd. will launch a Mother’s Day gift campaign for “Perserum,” an individually packaged serum developed using pharmaceutical manufacturing technology, starting April 25.
Abe, who has more than 30 years of experience on the front lines of the service industry, has been appointed adviser to the company operating the real-world tipping service “Kimochiru.” The company aims to address labor shortages and rising costs in the service industry.
OriginalGW期間中、建替前最後のイベントとして藤井大丸の地下で「京都夜市 in 藤井大丸」が5日間開催される。昭和の縁日を再現した内容となる。
Companies mentioned：藤井大丸、合同会社京都夜市プロジェクト
Senior magazine はいから and shoe brand WTシューズ are collaborating to hold a health seminar themed “Let’s Walk Until We’re 100!” The initiative supports healthy walking among active seniors.
Companies mentioned：はいから、WTシューズ
Contemporary ikebana artist Saiho Osono and 積彩デザイン事務所 are collaborating to display a large outdoor installation at “Meet with Flowers in TOKYO YNK 2026.”
Companies mentioned：積彩デザイン事務所
株式会社THA has introduced AI president “AI Chiko-chan,” embodying its philosophy, for 社会福祉法人ちとせ交友会’s childcare facilities nationwide. The organization aims to strengthen its capabilities with a 24-hour AI partner.
Companies mentioned：社会福祉法人ちとせ交友会、株式会社THA
日建レンタコム株式会社 has adopted the SaaS management cloud “Josys” and succeeded in reducing manual IT asset management work by 30%.
Companies mentioned：日建レンタコム株式会社、ジョーシス株式会社
The “Children’s Architecture School,” run by 類設計室, enters its 3rd year and has held its first graduation ceremony for the 1st cohort.
Companies mentioned：類設計室
ローム株式会社 will hold the Edge AI development contest “ROHM EDGE HACK CHALLENGE 2026.” The semiconductor manufacturer, which puts quality and reliability first, is promoting innovation in Edge AI technology.
Companies mentioned：ローム株式会社
株式会社MIYABI has launched “Fleur Mug Gift,” a new Mother’s Day gift combining personalized engraving with birth flowers. It is offered as a gift that conveys feelings beyond flowers.
Companies mentioned：株式会社MIYABI
Originalシニアの4割以上が「3か月に1回」歯科を受診し、主な理由が「予防・定期健診」であることが判明。口腔ケアが治療からメンテナンスへとシフトしている。
Original岐阜県飛騨市が、同市出身の美術家である袖垣治彦氏と蒲雄二氏の展覧会を同時開催します。
Companies mentioned：岐阜県飛騨市
Shared office brand “THE HUB” announced that it has expanded its partner workspaces to more than 1800 locations, making it one of the largest networks in Japan.
Hackerzook has absorbed and merged with recruitment support company Rain, integrating its alumni (former employee) and recruitment businesses. It will roll out the “BBB platform” to support human capital management. In a survey, 76.9% of engineers said their impression of their former company improved after leaving.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ハッカズーク、株式会社レイン
Beach radish, a native spring plant, is coming into bloom at Ninohama Beach in front of the resort hotel 休暇村 Echizen-Mikuni in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture. The hotel offers accommodations and activities that make the most of the area’s rich natural environment.
Companies mentioned：休暇村
It has been announced that actress and essayist Shigeru Muroi will serve as a special selection committee member for the 6th “ReLife Literary Prize.”
A business news publication issued by a Taiwanese information services company reported that TSMC expects revenue to rise 30% in 2026 and plans to expand 3nm process production globally, including in Kumamoto.
Companies mentioned：TSMC、情報サービス企業グループ
The picture book “The Sad Fat Cat: Hiroshima Edition — Maru, the Wandering Hero,” associated with the Maeda Housing Group and others in Hiroshima Prefecture, will go on sale on April 24.
Companies mentioned：㈱マエダハウジング、㈱マエダハウジング不動産、㈱マエダハウジングプラス、㈱ザメディアジョングループ、島根不動産㈱、㈱ラーバン、(有)夢工房
Fried sandwich specialty shop “Age.3” will launch its new “Melon Parfait Fried Sandwich” on May 1. 株式会社ANCHOR is introducing this novel new kind of sweet.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ANCHOR、Age.3 GINZA
All-you-can-eat yakiniku and sushi restaurant “すたみな太郎” will open its new-format “PREMIUM BUFFET Plus Tokorozawa” on April 25, offering made-to-order dishes in addition to its regular buffet.
Companies mentioned：すたみな太郎
“Okada Kinsei An Butter-ya” will open for a limited time at LaLaport Aichi Togo from April 29, offering popular an-butter sweets from Tokyo Station.
Companies mentioned：小樽洋菓子舗ルタオ、三井ショッピングパーク
Pistachio sweets specialty shop “PISTA & TOKYO” will open for a limited time at 博多阪急 from April 29. This new venture comes from a company that operates 小樽洋菓子舗ルタオ and other brands.
Companies mentioned：博多阪急、小樽洋菓子舗ルタオ
パナソニック (inferred) will launch the “LUMIX S 40mm F2 (S-S40)” interchangeable lens for the L-Mount System used with LUMIX full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Companies mentioned：パナソニック
Entrepreneurship school キンダリーインターナショナル will hold a workshop at TIB on April 26, where children can experience being the president of a game company.
Companies mentioned：キンダリーインターナショナル、Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB)
Reqree株式会社 has been commissioned to manage the shared facilities of “Geoent Umeda Kita Riverfront,” an urban rental condominium in Osaka’s Umeda area.
Companies mentioned：Reqree株式会社
OWNDAYS is dramatically raising the maximum annual salary for area managers to 32.4 million yen, overhauling the eyewear industry's compensation structure. This strategic move aims to secure outstanding talent and boost employee motivation.
BRINGROW has more than 10 years of experience as a company specializing in training CAD engineers and supports people aspiring to become CAD professionals. This press release introduces the company's CAD education business.
CLAT-JAPAN has welcomed 9 foreign-national employees and introduced an in-house prayer space called “prayer space,” with consideration for religion and culture. This is part of an initiative to create a comfortable working environment for a diverse workforce.
“Toshi Yoroizuka” has announced a new pound cake for Mother's Day. The sweet, infused with the care of chef Toshihiko Yoroizuka, is available at stores in Tokyo and Kanagawa and online.
函館湯の川温泉 海と灯／ヒューイットリゾート has begun taking reservations for the “Mount Hakodate Night View Sightseeing Bus,” exclusively for guests staying during Golden Week. It offers a special experience featuring a three-Michelin-star night view and spectacular scenery at Hachimanzaka.
Companies mentioned：函館湯の川温泉 海と灯／ヒューイットリゾート
A survey of 292 people conducted by a company specializing in cryptocurrency and Web3 found that 1 in 3 face the risk of losing assets through their cryptocurrency management practices. The company operates “Clabo,” a next-generation financial media outlet, and promotes the safe use of digital assets.
The hotel-stay postpartum care service “milieu,” operated by 株式会社ロイヤルネクサス, has won a contract to provide postpartum care services in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture. It will work with the local government as the first private service of its kind in the Tokai region.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ロイヤルネクサス