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Willgate has been ranked 10th in the advertising operations and SEO analysis tools category of the AI Search Citation Rankings. Its expertise in supporting small and midsize businesses is also receiving high marks from AI.
Showa Nishikawa Co., Ltd. will hold its “Early Summer Comfortable Bedding Sale” at 東武百貨店 Ikebukuro starting Thursday, April 23. Popular bedding products such as MuAtsu will be featured, offering a quality sleep experience.
Companies mentioned：東武百貨店
Study Chain Inc. has announced a learning program or information based on a complete analysis of 25 years of Nagasaki University exam trends. It offers support for 2027 entrance exams.
Companies mentioned：スタディチェーン株式会社（Study Chain）
An international NGO carried out simultaneous spay and neuter surgeries on 48 cats using a mobile surgical vehicle in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, an area affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake. The initiative aims to protect animals affected by the disaster and control reproduction.
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人（ピースウィンズ・ジャパン／ピースニャンコ）
株式会社FCE has announced the winners of the “2nd School Prompt Awards,” which recognize the use of generative AI in schools. The initiative aims to promote AI use in education and improve productivity.
Companies mentioned：株式会社FCE
A model from watch brand BREW WATCH CO. that has not yet been released in Japan will go on sale early at the TiCTAC Ikebukuro store.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヌーヴ・エイ、BREW WATCH CO.
チューリング has introduced ボンディッシュ’s “kitchenless company cafeteria” in conjunction with its office move. Its usage rate has reached 9割, and internal交流 is improving.
Companies mentioned：チューリング、ボンディッシュ株式会社
グリーグループ has made an additional investment in Brave group, which operates a VTuber business, and become its largest shareholder. The move aims to strengthen the companies’ strategic partnership in the VTuber field and accelerate business expansion.
Companies mentioned：グリーグループ、Brave group
GVA TECH has announced the relocation of its head office as its organization expands. The move reflects the business growth of the legal tech company, which promotes the automation of legal processes.
Companies mentioned：GVA TECH
EVラボ has completed joint registration with バイウィル and 三井住友海上 to convert the decarbonization benefits of electric vehicle adoption into carbon credits.
Companies mentioned：バイウィル、三井住友海上、EVラボ
Nitori has begun listing flyers from 550 stores nationwide on “Kurashiru Flyers” in the “Resichare” app.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニトリ、クラシル運営企業（dely株式会社と推測）
Brave group, which operates VTuber businesses and other ventures, has raised more than 8 billion yen in a Series E round. The funding is expected to further accelerate its global expansion.
Companies mentioned：Brave group
Nikkei's podcast “NIKKEI Runners Salon” has been adapted into a video program. Content is being diversified as part of its digital services.
Companies mentioned：日本経済新聞
三陽商会's brand ECOALF has launched new shoes and bags in its UTO series, made from recycled ocean plastic.
Companies mentioned：三陽商会
A special fair featuring DLT, a book about wood materials and sustainable society, is being held at 紀伊國屋書店 イトーヨーカドー木場店.
Companies mentioned：紀伊國屋書店、イトーヨーカドー、クロスメディアグループ(株)
SB C&S will launch the Victrix Pro KO professional leverless controller, created in collaboration with Street Fighter, and other products.
Companies mentioned：SB C&S株式会社、ソフトバンクグループ
株式会社アスク is holding a New Life campaign featuring memory products from PC component brand CORSAIR.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アスク、CORSAIR
JTB has announced a project to create new value in graduate recruitment in collaboration with leading companies across the industry. It aims to address challenges facing local communities and society through its exchange-creation business.
Companies mentioned：JTB
Harem Anecdotes, a browser game based on the popular IP The Apothecary Diaries, has surpassed 100,000 preregistrations.
ASUS gaming brand ROG has set the release dates for 3 products, including a QD-OLED gaming monitor featuring cutting-edge BlackShield film.
Companies mentioned：ASUS、Fortune
Yakiniku chain Kamimura Farm will hold a Melon Festival, offering all-you-can-eat melon at no extra charge as a special Children's Day event.
The Hiroshima Flea Market, an event offering rich experiences and discoveries, will be held at Hiroshima T-SITE on May 2 and 3.
Companies mentioned：カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社
The character “パグ獣,” produced by タケヤマ・ノリヤ, is becoming a capsule toy for the first time. Sales will begin in capsule toy vending machines across Japan in phases from late April.
Originalホテルオークラ京都 岡崎別邸が、5〜6月の3日間限定で『天然ホタルの鑑賞会付ディナープラン』を販売します。特別な食体験と季節の風物詩を組み合わせた企画です。
Companies mentioned：オークラ ホテルズ & リゾーツ、ホテルオークラ京都 岡崎別邸
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Companies mentioned：世界文化社
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Music streaming service AWA will hold a listening party featuring live appearances by members of 私立恵比寿中学 to celebrate the release of the group's 16th single.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社、AWA株式会社
A comprehensive supplier of PC peripherals and IoT-related products has launched a new floor-standing tablet stand that can accommodate heights of up to 190 cm.
Original『コリット① 上 機械じかけの心臓』の第2巻発売を記念し、電子版の無料公開が開始されました。出版や教育事業を手掛ける企業によるキャンペーンです。
Morfonica's 9th single, “Resonant Strings,” was released today. It is presented by an entertainment company pursuing an IP developer strategy.
The Case Files of the Biblia Bookstore is marking its 15th anniversary, and a TV anime adaptation has been confirmed for 2027. It was also announced that the long-awaited latest volume will go on sale April 24, 2026, making this a landmark year for fans.
Companies mentioned：KADOKAWA Group
MAIA is launching the Digital Women Project in partnership with 13 municipalities nationwide to support women's advancement through IT reskilling and employment assistance.
A cooking class featuring Nishiwalabi, a specialty of Nishiwaga Town in Iwate Prefecture, will be held in neighboring Kitakami on May 16.
The 三 parties—Yachimata City, 空き家再生協会 and オハナホーム株式会社—have signed an agreement to advance practical measures addressing vacant homes. They aim to support vacant-home regeneration and resolve inheritance-related challenges.
Companies mentioned：空き家再生協会、オハナホーム株式会社
あみやき亭 Chubu will offer Kumamoto-branded Ajisai beef special loin at a special price for April 29 “Meat Day” only.
Companies mentioned：あみやき亭、杉江商事、ニュールック
The main programs have been announced for City Green Fes. 2026, an urban festival to be held at Miyashita Park in Shibuya. Major companies and more than 30 ethical brands will take part.
“にぎりざんまい,” a hand-sweat remedy developed by a long-established desiccant manufacturer, won support from more than 500 people on Makuake and went on general sale on the official e-commerce site on April 22.
Companies mentioned：Makuake
POLA ORBIS HOLDINGS has announced a new business specializing in scar care, shaped by the voices of those affected. The company is offering a new product, Filling and Smoothing Primer, and has opened registration for an experience event timed to coincide with Scar Care Day (5/5), aiming to promote well-being and contribute social value beyond the boundaries of cosmetics.
A company that plans and sells anime character merchandise (朝日放送グループ) began accepting reservations on April 22 for a book-shaped acrylic and wood stand featuring Detective Conan.
Companies mentioned：朝日放送グループ
A company in the 朝日放送グループ that plans and sells anime character merchandise began accepting reservations on April 22 for a book-shaped acrylic and wood stand for the theatrical film Detective Conan: The Fallen Angel of the Highway.
Companies mentioned：朝日放送グループ
アイスリーデザイン has released AI utilization guidelines to support companies' digital transformation. AI-driven development will accelerate corporate transformation.
Companies mentioned：アイスリーデザイン
Lingerie brand tu-hacci (Tuhacchi) has launched a sweat-absorbing, deodorizing undershirt that hides your bra and a new-model rash guard.
株式会社宣伝会議 will hold the 宣伝会議 Summit 2026 on June 17. This year's theme is “BRAND × AMPLIFY,” and registration is now open.
Companies mentioned：株式会社宣伝会議
“Garden Classroom,” a new program offering an experience of life in Yanbaru, Okinawa, will launch at YAWN YARD Kouri Island, a lodging facility operated by カシワバラ・ハンズ.
Companies mentioned：カシワバラ・ハンズ
株式会社FLIGHTS will exhibit at the construction and surveying exhibition CSPI2026, showcasing the latest UAV (drone) laser and infrastructure inspection technologies. Free invitation tickets are currently available.
Companies mentioned：株式会社FLIGHTS
日本CLT技術研究所（NCL） will hold a completed-project open house for a CLT panel construction project using its proprietary LC-core method in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, on May 26 and 27.
Companies mentioned：日本CLT技術研究所（NCL）、ライフデザイン・カバヤ(株)
日本緑茶センター株式会社 will launch “Instant Tsubutsubu Kiwi,” a drink dessert with a novel texture reminiscent of kiwi, on April 24, 2026. Its popping texture and fizzy sensation are the product's defining features. It is a new offering from the company, which aims to promote physical and mental well-being.
Campaigns and events will be held at 国営滝野すずらん丘陵公園 during Golden Week to help visitors enjoy “outdoor play and outdoor activities.”
Kitakyushu-born udon chain 資さんうどん will begin selling 2 new items priced at 399 yen and 48 new cold noodle dishes at all 102 locations from April 23. The expansion of the menu is intended to improve customer satisfaction.
Companies mentioned：資さんうどん
ふじ嶋グループ is relaunching its stamp rally as the “Phantom Menu Challenge” from April 15. Participants can enjoy pork offal and alcoholic drinks for free.
Companies mentioned：ふじ嶋グループ
An international hospital in Hamadayama, Suginami Ward, Tokyo, has opened an Adult Congenital Heart Disease Surgery Center equipped to perform minimally invasive robotic keyhole surgery. The hospital reports a surgical success rate of more than 99.5% and supports patients' early return to society.
Entrepreneur network EO JAPAN will hold the “EO D&I Summit 2026” in Tokyo on June 2, focusing on diversity and inclusion.
Companies mentioned：Entrepreneurs' Organization、EO JAPAN
Technology company Valeo has opened a new AI development center in Cairo to mark its 20th anniversary of operations in Egypt.
Companies mentioned：ヴァレオ (Valeo)
OriginalSYSTR株式会社が展開する不用品回収サービス「まるっと本舗」は、千葉市限定でベランダに溜まったプラスチック容器の回収キャンペーンを5月限定で開始します。バケツや収納ボックスも対象で、最大1,000円の割引が適用されます。
Companies mentioned：SYSTR株式会社、不用品回収のまるっと本舗
immedio has launched a new AI customer service feature that can engage customers on a website “on the spot” before and after CV (conversion).
Companies mentioned：immedio
Confectionery brand HIBIKA will begin selling limited-edition Mother's Day cakes on May 8.
Companies mentioned：アンテノール、ヴィタメール、ル ビアン
JAPANサッカーカレッジ (NSGグループ) held tax education classes conducted by 新潟県租税教育推進協議会 as part of its efforts to revitalize the local community.
Companies mentioned：NSGグループ、JAPANサッカーカレッジ、新潟県租税教育推進協議会
株式会社シーエムシー・リサーチ will hold an online seminar (Zoom) on “Heat Dissipation and Cooling Technologies for AI Data Centers” on Tuesday, June 2.
Companies mentioned：株式会社シーエムシー・リサーチ
鶴野酒造店 in Oku-Noto and 福光屋 in Kanazawa have begun their 3rd joint brewing project using rescued yeast. Founded in 1625, 福光屋 is a long-established brewery that draws on contract-grown rice, underground water from Mount Hakusan and traditional techniques. It also develops cosmetics and food products in addition to sake.
Companies mentioned：鶴野酒造店、福光屋
To coincide with the Fukushima Destination Campaign, Aizuwakamatsu will hold “會津 SAMURAI WEEK 2026: Spring Campaign” on June 6-7, 2026. The event offers visitors a chance to experience Aizu’s samurai culture and aims to revitalize regional tourism.
スカイパックツアーズ has begun selling “Sky Station Renaissance Style Okinawa,” a new travel product featuring スカイマーク flights departing from and arriving at Kobe Airport.
Companies mentioned：スカイマーク
This press release announces a defense strategy that combines “people, processes and technology” to counter increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. Through research and development of domestically produced cybersecurity products, the company aims to help create secure digital environments for businesses.
株式会社いたばしトゲトゲ will hold “#UNI1 Grand Prix 2026,” a competition for students to raise sea urchins entirely on land in Itabashi, Tokyo.
Companies mentioned：株式会社いたばしトゲトゲ
A survey has revealed that 43.8% of inquiries about business phones concern malfunctions. The findings highlight adoption barriers for small and midsize businesses that price comparisons alone cannot reveal, and point to the importance of optimizing office environments.
Companies mentioned：OFFICE110
Online illustration school Atam Academy surveyed 500 parents of elementary and middle school students about their concerns over using AI for studying and homework. The survey shed light on parents’ interest in and concerns about AI education.
Initiatives by Imabayashi Orthopedic Hospital, operated by 医療法人明正会, were featured in the international news magazine “Newsweek Special Edition.”
Companies mentioned：Newsweek
株式会社くらしの友, which provides a range of lifestyle services, has produced and released its own company song.
株式会社ファミワン will continue providing online health care support in fiscal 令和8年度（2026年度） as part of 広島県三原市’s “Health LINE Support Project.”
Companies mentioned：広島県三原市、株式会社ファミワン
サーティファイ will hold a compliance seminar on July 4, 2026, featuring 郷原信郎 and 大久保和孝. The event will take place at a Tokyo venue and online.
“新潟直送計画,” a Niigata-based direct-from-producer e-commerce platform operated by クーネルワーク, has surpassed 1,000 participating businesses. To mark the milestone, the platform is extending its “trial listing option,” which has no initial fee, through the end of March, Reiwa 9.
Companies mentioned：クーネルワーク
A company providing “Hosport,” a generative AI-powered guest service agent for hotel operators, has obtained a patent for a customer support system.
JISDA株式会社 and Diarkis are advancing collaboration using “Diarkis,” a distributed communications platform for drone swarm operations. They aim to strengthen technology development in unmanned aircraft systems and cybersecurity and contribute to national security.
Companies mentioned：Diarkis、JISDA株式会社
株式会社むじょう has launched a plan to rent out grass-cutting goats for events.
Companies mentioned：株式会社むじょう
A SaaS and data strategy consulting startup has released for free a practical guide for business use, “A Diagrammatic Guide to DMBOK: The Blueprint for Data Management.”
Taiyosha, a confectionery shop in Sosa, Chiba Prefecture, will launch “Colorful Jewel Shake” on April 24, combining 5 fruit jellies with a vanilla shake containing 42% milk fat.
Companies mentioned：株式会社太陽社
Originalピザハットが新商品「チキン南蛮のたっぷりタルタル４（チージーロール生地）」を発売。お持ち帰り限定で半額となるお試しキャンペーンを実施している。
Companies mentioned：ピザハット
“All-in-One Coat,” a new product from cosmetics brand “デュカート” that combines 3 functions—base coat, top coat and reinforcement—in 1 bottle, went on sale April 22.
株式会社R4 is positioning recruitment as a management strategy rather than simply a task, and will significantly expand its hands-on RPO and recruitment consulting services. It aims to support companies through an integrated approach spanning recruitment, retention and organizational development, contributing to sustainable growth.
“fightdelight,” an MMA/Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym built around the concept “Strength makes life easier to live,” has opened in Ropponmatsu, Fukuoka City.
The multilingual platform “Polymemo” launches today. This next-generation social network lets people exchange ideas and value around the world across language barriers. Users spend points to post and browse, with a system that ensures creators receive fair compensation.
An Osaka-based software development company has launched “10-Minute Photo Calendar,” an app for iOS/Android that makes it easy to create a ¥100 desktop photo calendar using a smartphone. Aimed at Mother’s Day gift shoppers, it is being offered as an easy-to-make personalized gift.
AI pronunciation coaching app “BoldVoice” is accelerating its expansion in Japan. It has surpassed 5 million downloads globally and $10 million in ARR, helping non-native English speakers improve their English.
DIANT Co., Ltd. has launched “価値録 -KACHILOG-,” an article creation service for small and midsize companies facing hiring difficulties. By turning presidents’ aspirations into an “organizational textbook,” the service effectively communicates what makes a company attractive and supports recruitment.
Linkline has unveiled “Shonan Font,” a locally themed font created by people with disabilities. The initiative is part of its efforts to support ongoing employment for people with disabilities and activities rooted in the community.
Buffett Code, a corporate analysis SaaS platform, has revamped the industry classifications in its corporate database to 2,393 categories, among the most extensive in Japan. This will significantly reduce the time required for corporate research and analysis and enable more detailed analysis.
“真鶴 魚座,” a designated management facility in Manazuru Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, will reopen on May 29, 2026, as a regional collaboration hub. Family-oriented glamping facility “クスクスグランピング真鶴” will also open, with the aim of revitalizing the community.
TCL has unveiled a new tablet series and smart AI digital notebook. Its broad lineup ranges from premium models featuring NXTPAPER to entry-level models, strengthening its presence in the global market.
三田屋本店 大丸神戸店 will run a campaign offering a free upgrade to “roast beef salad” at dinner only on the “Meat Day” held on the 29th of every month. The restaurant is known for its distinctive ham and steak, as well as for having the world’s first Noh stage.
Companies mentioned：三田屋本店、大丸神戸店
A company focused on real estate has launched the 8th campaign on its official X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate the opening of its trading card business, “TCG GATE.” The campaign is part of a strategy to create diverse value from its assets.
A lumber manufacturer in Ashibetsu, Hokkaido, with a 90-year history, has joined the international education program “Future17” for the first time. The company’s efforts, focused on domestic timber and sustainability and guided by its philosophy of sustainable product development and resource use, are expanding into international educational activities.
VTIジャパン has become an official Odoo partner, supporting Japanese companies seeking to expand globally. It is a subsidiary of Vietnamese ICT company VTI and provides offshore development and AI-powered IT solutions.
Companies mentioned：VTIジャパン、株式会社VTI、Odoo
シンプロメンテ株式会社 has adopted “Genba Hub,” a business management system for construction and maintenance companies. The system will enable unified management and greater efficiency in facility maintenance operations at 55,000 stores nationwide.
Companies mentioned：シンプロメンテ株式会社
倶知安観光協会 in Hokkaido’s Niseko area and Insta360 have signed a tourism promotion partnership. The collaboration will use 360-degree cameras to showcase Kutchan’s appeal to the world and attract international tourists.
Companies mentioned：倶知安観光協会、Insta360
鹿沼カントリー倶楽部, operated by 鹿沼グループ, has introduced an R&A-approved “Community Golf” curriculum for the first time as part of 鹿沼市立北中学校’s “Nature and Outdoor Living Experience Learning.” The initiative aims to contribute to the community and promote golf, with the historic golf course, founded in 1964, serving as its setting.
Companies mentioned：鹿沼グループ、鹿沼カントリー倶楽部、鹿沼72カントリークラブ、鹿沼市立北中学校
株式会社CODATUM develops and operates the next-generation BI tool “Codatum,” which has been adopted by 株式会社HQ. This will enable HQ to build a high-quality analytics environment within its own product.
Companies mentioned：株式会社HQ、株式会社プレイド、株式会社CODATUM
IBC specializes in performance monitoring and develops and sells “System Answer G3,” a tool for monitoring network system operations and detecting signs of potential failures. The tool has been adopted as the monitoring platform for managed IT services provided by エイチ・シー・ネットワークス株式会社.
Companies mentioned：エイチ・シー・ネットワークス株式会社
Human risk management infrastructure “MONTAI” has been selected for the “TIB STUDIO” program, and MVP development and PoC support have begun. This is part of services including “Rule Tech” and “Risk Design” offered by a business development group that “does not define what kind of business it is.”
Companies mentioned：TIB STUDIO
JustCo, a premium shared office operator, plans to open a new location, “BASEGATE横浜関内,” in Yokohama Kannai in the second half of fiscal 2026. With more than 40 locations in 10 major Asian cities, the company aims to expand its business and strengthen its brand in the Japanese market.
ABA青森朝日放送 has used generative AI in its program review committee, achieving results through digital transformation at a local TV station. A cloud integrator in the Tohoku region provided the solution, with support from a company with more than 350 track records in community-based business.
Companies mentioned：ABA青森朝日放送、AWS
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Companies mentioned：セント・フォース、EDENA、イレブンラボ