AI News 180m Report

2026-04-22 12:00–15:00 JST

350 received, 350 listed, 3 sources ・ Page 1 of 4

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 274 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 76 items from 1 source.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES(273)

【Dickies®×RHC】Exclusive short-sleeve chambray shirt launches April 25 (Sat.)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Little League Co., Ltd. will launch an exclusive chambray shirt with Dickies® and RHC on April 25. The company was spun off from the Sazaby League in April 2024.

Companies mentioned:Dickies®、RHC、株式会社サザビーリーグ

OriginalJR東日本スタートアッププログラム2025秋に株式会社Kailas Roboticsが採択

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original軽量かつ高精度なロボットアームを開発する株式会社Kailas Roboticsが、JR東日本スタートアッププログラム2025秋に採択された。

Companies mentioned:株式会社Kailas Robotics、JR東日本、JR東日本スタートアップ株式会社

“tiit tokyo” announces its 2026 fall/winter collection. Theme: “more.”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

The brand “tiit tokyo” (ティート トウキョウ), created by KIDS-COASTER Co., Ltd., has announced its 2026 fall/winter collection. The theme is “more.”

【Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture】“Disaster Preparedness Stockpile Feature” published for hometown tax donations. Kochi City offers suggestions for stockpiling supplies to suit everyday life.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Steamship, which supports hometown tax donations, has partnered with Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, to publish a “Disaster Preparedness Stockpile Feature” showcasing hometown tax donation gifts.

Companies mentioned:株式会社Steamship

Toward “evidence-based community development” through medical big data

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

An independent IT company founded in 1973 has announced an initiative to use medical big data to pursue “evidence-based community development.”

Stella AI adds same-day support for OpenAI’s latest image-generation AI model, “GPT-Image-2”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Stella AI added same-day support for OpenAI’s latest image-generation AI model, “GPT-Image-2.”

Companies mentioned:Stella AI、OpenAI

Is your management keeping pace with the ever-growing use of AI?

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Building on broad quality assurance capabilities spanning enterprise systems to apps, SHIFT is expanding its business to support the resolution of challenges across the IT sector, including planning, development, AI management and digital transformation.

Companies mentioned:株式会社SHIFT

Original赤坂のミシュラン掲載店「あかさか割烹和史」が、次世代の美食“駝鳥(ダチョウ)”を主役にした新コースを5月より提供開始。和の伝統技法で昇華させた「究極のヘルシー割烹」への挑戦

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original赤坂のミシュラン掲載店「あかさか割烹和史」が、ダチョウ肉を主役にした新コースを5月から提供開始。和の伝統技法を用いた「究極のヘルシー割烹」に挑戦する。

“Apples are entering an era of being savored before harvest”: A new experience lets customers reserve the harvest

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

An apple farm in Nagano Prefecture with a history spanning more than 100 years has launched a new experience themed around “savoring before harvest,” allowing customers to reserve the harvest. Targeting outdoor enthusiasts who love nature, it offers a moving fruit experience.

【V3D Asia】The developer of a life-size Transformers robot is building a “house” next! Robot builder Kenji Ishida joins V3D Asia as chief engineer

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Kenji Ishida, developer of a life-size Transformers robot, has been appointed chief engineer at V3D Asia, which specializes in 3D-printed construction. The company aims to address global housing challenges using cutting-edge technology.

Companies mentioned:V3D Asia

マイトジェニック presents academic findings on the anti-aging and heart-function-improving effects of its new ingredient “Mitorubin.” Published in Nature portfolio journal “npj Aging”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Originalマイトジェニックが新規成分「マイトルビン」の抗老化・心機能改善効果を学術発表し、Nature系の『npj Aging』に掲載されました。学習院大学発のバイオベンチャー企業が長年のミトコンドリア研究の成果を発表したものです。

Companies mentioned:マイトジェニック、学習院大学

Supporting decarbonized management for small and medium-sized businesses: “Osaka Decarbonized Management Support Center” opens

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Osaka Prefecture has opened the Osaka Decarbonized Management Support Center to help small and medium-sized businesses pursue decarbonized management. The center serves as a hub for residents, businesses and government to work together to prevent global warming, and conducts public awareness activities through events and consultation sessions.

日本甜菜製糖株式会社 changes its trade name to 株式会社ニッテン

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

日本甜菜製糖株式会社 has announced that it will change its trade name to 株式会社ニッテン. The leading domestic sugar company, with a history of more than 100 years, aims to achieve further growth under its new brand name.

Companies mentioned:日本甜菜製糖株式会社、株式会社ニッテン

【2026 Latest】Free release of survey on data utilization, integration and analysis

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Panasonic Digital has released for free its latest 2026 survey on data utilization, integration and analysis. The report is an important resource for understanding how companies are using data.

Companies mentioned:パナソニックグループ

[Tokyo East Side Hotel Kaie] Tea and cherries take center stage in an early-summer afternoon tea blending Japanese and Western styles

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Tokyo East Side Hotel Kaie, operated by Senko Creative Management, will offer an early-summer afternoon tea themed around tea and cherries. The hotel features Japanese-Western-style rooms and accommodations for larger groups, and also emphasizes interaction with the local community.

【Case study】New possibilities for 老舗香料メーカー revealed by generating 65 business meetings in 3 months!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Originalアースリンクが老舗香料メーカー向けにITソリューションを提供し、3ヶ月で65件の商談を創出した事例を公開。これにより、香料メーカーの新たな可能性が示された。

Companies mentioned:アースリンク、老舗香料メーカー

Experisus, a leader in the high-end inbound tourism market, strengthens its organizational foundation by refreshing its Purpose and Value

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Experisus, a leader in the high-end inbound tourism market, has refreshed its Purpose and Value to strengthen its organizational foundation. By creating “five-star experiences” across Japan and developing them as a sustainable business, it continues to propose new ways to enjoy Japan.

Companies mentioned:XPERISUS

How can you become a sports interpreter? Free online seminar, “Contribute to victory through the power of language! The work of a sports interpreter” (May 24)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

The Japan Association for the Promotion of International Education will hold a free online seminar on May 24 focusing on the work of sports interpreters. The foundation, which promotes education for children living overseas and returnee students, will contribute to developing talent active in the international community by supporting careers in sports.

Come stay in Gifu Prefecture! Applications are now open for hometown tax donation travel coupons!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original鴻池グループ企業が、岐阜県のふるさと納税旅行クーポンの受付を開始しました。WEBブランド「GOOD TRIP EXPRESS」を通じて、航空券とホテルを組み合わせるダイナミックパッケージを提供し、ふるさと納税を活用したお得な旅行を提案します。

Companies mentioned:鴻池グループ

Large-scale XR experience facility IMMERSIVE JOURNEY Yokohama to premiere in Japan in June 2026 the new work “THE SECRET OF THE PYRAMID BUILDERS —Secrets of the Pyramid Builders—”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Creative company CinemaLeap will premiere its new work “THE SECRET OF THE PYRAMID BUILDERS” in Japan in June 2026 at the large-scale XR experience facility IMMERSIVE JOURNEY Yokohama.

Companies mentioned:CinemaLeap

DeCurret DCP and Visual Voice launch a proof-of-concept experiment for a “value-circulating community” (DAO) using blockchain technology

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

DeCurret DCP and Visual Voice have launched a proof-of-concept experiment for a “value-circulating community” (DAO) using blockchain.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ディーカレットDCP、株式会社ビジュアルボイス

システムエグゼ wins “Certified Expert of the Year” at ウイングアーク1st’s “WingArc Partner Award” for 2 consecutive years

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

システムエグゼ has won “Certified Expert of the Year” at ウイングアーク1st’s “WingArc Partner Award” for 2 consecutive years. The company was highly commended for its contributions in the database and cloud fields.

Companies mentioned:システムエグゼ、ウイングアーク1st

“Novel × city walk” experience content, installment 2: Episode 5 (final chapter), Shibuya edition. Booklets to be distributed free starting April 23 (Thu.)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

From April 23, the booklet for Episode 5 (final episode) of “Novel × City Walk,” the second installment of an experiential content series, “Make a Wish at That Station,” will be distributed free in Shibuya.

Original【日水コン】「No Entry実現に向けた概略点検・詳細点検併用型ドローン×AI実証事業」が国土交通省のAB-Crossプロジェクトに採択

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original日水コンの「ドローン×AI実証事業」が国土交通省のAB-Crossプロジェクトに採択されました。下水道インフラの点検において、人の立ち入りが不要なNo Entry点検を実現します。

Companies mentioned:国土交通省

49.3% have checked the same company’s email newsletter and social media at the same time, with the share highest among people in their 20s — Yumiru Link releases survey findings

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

According to a survey conducted by Yumiru Link, 49.3% of respondents had checked the same company’s email newsletter and social media at the same time, with the share particularly high among people in their 20s. This points to the importance of companies using multiple channels in an integrated way to engage with customers.

For extremely hot and scorching days! “A Taste of Early Summer: Grilled Mackerel Bomb Noodles, Made with Our Famous Broth, Now in Its 53rd Year” — Yamamori Co., Ltd. to make its first appearance at The Dried Noodle Grand Prix in Tokyo 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Yamamori Co., Ltd., a full-line food manufacturer, announced that it will make its first appearance at The Dried Noodle Grand Prix in Tokyo 2026 and serve “Grilled Mackerel Bomb Noodles.” The announcement promotes a new menu for the hot early-summer season.

OriginalシーラHD、2026年5月期第3四半期 決算説明会書き起こし記事を公開

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original不動産とテクノロジーを融合するシーラホールディングス(証券コード8887)が、2026年5月期第3四半期の決算説明会書き起こし記事を公開しました。

Companies mentioned:シーラホールディングス

“A Life with Books and Art” to be held at 誠品生活日本橋 from April 24

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

A bookstore chain operated in part by Yurindo will hold an event called “A Life with Books and Art” at 誠品生活日本橋 starting April 24.

Companies mentioned:誠品生活日本橋、株式会社有隣堂

Yokohama Vanilla to hold another limited-time pop-up store at 大丸札幌店 following popular demand!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Startup Yokohama Vanilla Co., Ltd. will once again hold a limited-time pop-up store for its gift sweets brand “Yokohama Vanilla” at 大丸札幌店.

Companies mentioned:大丸札幌店

A perennial favorite! Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo’s beer garden returns with tempting spices and grilled dishes, plus a ladies’ plan

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo will host its popular annual beer garden, featuring spices and grilled dishes as well as a ladies’ plan.

Companies mentioned:IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ

Instabase ranks No. 1 overall in the 2026 GMO Customer Satisfaction Ranking, earning high marks among rental-space search and booking services

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Instabase, a rental-space booking site operated by Rebase, ranked No. 1 overall in the 2026 GMO Customer Satisfaction Ranking.

Companies mentioned:株式会社Rebase、GMO

泉大津市 × 日本システム技術 Co., Ltd. × 大阪公立大学 Well-being Co-Creation Research Center

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

泉大津市, 日本システム技術, and 大阪公立大学 announced an initiative to co-create well-being, aiming to develop models for solving social challenges.

Companies mentioned:泉大津市、日本システム技術株式会社、大阪公立大学

Prologis launches endowed course at 早稲田大学 School of Commerce: “The Frontiers of Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Prologis, a major logistics real estate company, has launched an endowed course at 早稲田大学 School of Commerce titled “The Frontiers of Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management.” The initiative promotes talent development through industry-academia collaboration.

Companies mentioned:早稲田大学

“Zettai ♥ Kareshi,” a service that lets users organize their finances, future plans and emotions in everyday conversations with an “AI boyfriend,” releases a free trial version for LINE

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

A free trial version of “Zettai ♥ Kareshi,” a LINE service that helps users organize their finances, future plans and emotions through everyday conversations with an AI boyfriend, has been released.

AGRIST strengthens recruitment after reporting its “Nippon Food Shift Award” to the Miyazaki governor, moving toward the implementation phase of the government’s “food tech” growth strategy.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Food tech startup AGRIST reported its “Nippon Food Shift Award” to the Miyazaki governor and announced plans to strengthen recruitment. It is moving into the implementation phase of food tech, a national growth strategy.

Taking future technologies born in Osaka and Kansai to the world! The international deep-tech event Global Startup EXPO 2026 returns to Osaka from October 5 (Monday) to 7 (Wednesday)! Advance registration opens today.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

The international deep-tech event Global Startup EXPO 2026 will be held in Osaka from October 5 to 7, and advance registration has opened.

Companies mentioned:大阪スタートアップ・エコシステムコンソーシアム、公益財団法人大阪産業局、大阪イノベーションハブ、内閣府

大阪大学医学部附属病院 and Ubie launch a generative AI pilot in clinical trials and clinical research

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

大阪大学医学部附属病院 and health tech startup Ubie have launched a pilot study on the use of generative AI in clinical trials and clinical research.

Companies mentioned:大阪大学医学部附属病院、Ubie

Ladies Svenson’s new-format wig specialty store, “Ladies Svenson LaLaport Ebina Shop,” opens April 24 on the 4th floor of LaLaport Ebina, directly connected to Ebina Station!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Svenson Co., Ltd. will open “Ladies Svenson LaLaport Ebina Shop,” a new-format wig specialty store, at LaLaport Ebina on April 24.

Companies mentioned:三井不動産商業マネジメント(ららぽーと海老名運営)

OBC to hold in-person event “The Current State of Cyberattacks and the Front Lines of Corporate Defense” on May 22 (Friday)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

OBC will hold an in-person cybersecurity event, “The Current State of Cyberattacks and the Front Lines of Corporate Defense,” on May 22 (Friday). The event aims to help companies strengthen their defenses.

Companies mentioned:株式会社オービックビジネスコンサルタント

Speaking at HR Conference 2026 Spring, to be held online on May 13

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Originalレアジョブグループが5月13日にオンライン開催される「HRカンファレンス2026 春」に登壇する。

Companies mentioned:レアジョブグループ

Makuake partners with 楽天 to propose a new shopping experience centered on “discovery and empathy”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Makuake Inc. is partnering with 楽天 Group to launch a new shopping experience centered on backing projects on “Makuake.”

Companies mentioned:楽天

A thorough analysis of 25 years of trends at Ehime University. In 2027, spring brings success from the land of mandarins.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

OriginalEDTECHカンパニーのスタディチェーンが、愛媛大学入試の過去25年分の傾向を徹底解析した情報を公開しました。2027年の合格に向けたサポートを提供します。

Companies mentioned:スタディチェーン株式会社、愛媛大学

We’re looking for people to make a birthday cake! Celebrate a capybara’s birthday with us! [Kobe’s waterfront aquarium atoa]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

atoa, a waterfront aquarium in Kobe, is inviting people to make a birthday cake to celebrate a capybara’s birthday. The event aims to foster ties with the local community through participation.

Original《周年記念企画》 彩る花と幻想のアクアリウムを愉しむアトア×神戸メリケンパークオリエンタルホテル

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Originalアトアと神戸メリケンパークオリエンタルホテルが周年記念企画を開催し、花とアクアリウムのコラボ空間を提供します。

Companies mentioned:アトア、神戸メリケンパークオリエンタルホテル

Agreement reached on joint study of workload shifting and wide-area optical network technologies, aiming for integrated operation of distributed AI data centers

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

A major private railway in the Chubu region has agreed to jointly study workload shifting and wide-area optical network technologies, aiming for integrated operation of distributed AI data centers.

Reach 4,000 companies for ¥48,000: MIKOMERU, which uses AI to automatically send form DMs, adds a founding-year search feature for lead lists

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

AI form-DM tool MIKOMERU has added a search feature by founding year, enabling efficient sales outreach to 4,000 companies for ¥48,000.

BookLive unveils “StellaJean,” a new entertainment platform combining video, novels and screenplays, today; streams popular short dramas, including original works

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

BookLive has launched “StellaJean,” a new entertainment platform integrating video, novels and screenplays, and begun streaming short dramas.

Companies mentioned:株式会社BookLive

Solo exhibition by urushi sculptor Yudai Kitaura, who gives form to invisible thoughts

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

A solo exhibition by urushi sculptor 北浦雄大 will be held. Multiple hotels and facilities in the Kyoto and Shiga areas are believed to be involved.

Companies mentioned:ザ・サウザンド キョウト、京都センチュリーホテル、琵琶湖ホテル、京都タワーホテル、京都タワーホテルアネックス

Nijigen no Mori arrives in Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture, for the first time! “Nijigen no Mori POP UP Store in イオンレイクタウンkaze” will feature a lineup of 1000 items

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Anime park Nijigen no Mori will hold its first pop-up store at イオンレイクタウンkaze in Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture. It will sell a total of 1000 anime goods.

Companies mentioned:イオンレイクタウン

Estimated passenger numbers for the 2026 Golden Week holiday period

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

An announcement on estimated airport passenger numbers during the 2026 Golden Week period and the airport’s vision.

“Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team” aloha shirt 2026 model launches as a first production run limited edition! [株式会社コスパ]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社コスパ will release a 2026 model aloha shirt from “Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team” as a limited first production run.

Companies mentioned:株式会社コスパ、創通、サンライズ

Make “フルグラ®” part of your new daily routine! “フルグラ® コーヒー牛乳テイスト” features a mellow coffee milk flavor topped with colorful fruit

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

カルビー will release “フルグラ® コーヒー牛乳テイスト,” topped with fruit and aimed at breakfast for people starting a new chapter.

Companies mentioned:カルビー

[Event announcement] Caregiving is creative!? A career-planning seminar for students seeking jobs and a special seminar by Yukio Wada will be held on April 26 (Sunday)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

A holding company operating education, medical and welfare businesses (believed to be the Gakken Group) will hold a career seminar for students seeking jobs, titled “Caregiving Is Creative!?,” and a special lecture by Yukio Wada on April 26.

Planet Savers conducts a carbon recycling demonstration for agriculture in Hokkaido using DAC-derived CO2

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original日本のスタートアップPlanet Saversが、北海道で大気中CO2の直接除去技術(DAC)を用いて回収したCO2を農業に活用するカーボンリサイクル実証を実施する。

Companies mentioned:Planet Savers

A dream in full bloom, blossoming alongside future peers! Royal Gakuen “April Dream” project interim report

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School corporation ロイヤル学園 has released an interim report on its “April Dream” project at its beauty and bridal vocational schools.

Trusted by 20,000 Google reviews. MY ONLY FRAGRANCE Nagoya Sakae store marks its 3rd anniversary with a special “take home a memory” project

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MY ONLY FRAGRANCE Nagoya Sakae, a made-to-order fragrance shop, will hold a special event to mark its 3rd anniversary.

Companies mentioned:Google

[Reopening] “Kaitori Senka フレッセイ通町本店” starts a new chapter. Limited-time campaign runs through the end of April!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

フレッセイ通町本店 of the purchasing business Kaitori Senka has reopened after renovations and will run a limited-time campaign through the end of April.

Companies mentioned:フレッセイ

Used-car export platform TCV begins reducing CO2 emissions from international transportation

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TCV, a used-car export platform operated by 株式会社じげん, has launched a new initiative to reduce CO2 emissions from international transportation.

Sit on the steps and gaze at Shibuya’s “living things” and the “moon”: illustrator atelier*zephyr’s exhibition “朔望 ―日々、いきもの―” opens June 2 (Tuesday) at “階段室(たまりば)” on the 3rd floor of 渋谷アクシュ

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Originalイラストレーターatelier*zephyrの作品展『朔望 ―日々、いきもの―』が渋谷アクシュにて6月2日より開催される。

Companies mentioned:atelier*zephyr

Growing in popularity in 尾道, Hiroshima’s town of cats!! “猫節” and “まるにゃんグッズ,” fun for people and cats alike, are coming to 【ひろしま夢ぷらざ】 during Golden Week!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

A food manufacturer founded in Meiji 17 will sell “猫節” and “まるにゃんグッズ,” products for people and cats to enjoy, at “ひろしま夢ぷらざ” during Golden Week.

Original東北大学発スタートアップNanoFrontier、「SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026」に出展

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NanoFrontier, a startup from 東北大学, will exhibit at the global innovation event “SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026.”

Companies mentioned:東北大学

Juicy hamburger steak specialist “ぎゅう丸” to launch “TikTok Shop,” where customers can buy directly from videos, on April 22!

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Hamburger steak specialist “ぎゅう丸,” founded in 1978, launched “TikTok Shop” on April 22, enabling customers to buy products directly from videos.

Companies mentioned:TikTok

Bicycle helmet brand JQP launches from Higashiosaka, a city of manufacturing

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A new bicycle helmet brand, JQP, has launched from Higashiosaka, a city of manufacturing. It combines a design tailored to the shape of Japanese heads with a simple aesthetic.

World’s first skills competition! Contestants vie for the title of thermal spraying champion

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

A thermal spraying manufacturer has announced plans to hold the world’s first skills competition in thermal spraying technology. The company champions “management that puts people first” and is also scheduled to complete a new headquarters in spring 2026.

Instantly solve order-management challenges in manufacturing and distribution. Starting with the order-management domain—the first step toward ERP autonomy—the first agentic AI ERP product, “kozokaAI 受注AI-OCR,” is now available

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

kozokaAI has begun offering “kozokaAI 受注AI-OCR,” which uses unstructured data such as faxes and PDFs for the manufacturing and distribution industries.

Companies mentioned:kozokaAI

English conversation school Reflet Ofuna is launching a new class for preschoolers, where they can learn through play.

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English conversation school Reflet Ofuna has launched a new class for preschoolers. Using TBL and CLIL, the class aims to build practical English skills through play, with small groups and a dedicated teacher.

Topy Industries Group promotes resource recycling of discarded rubber crawler tracks

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Topy Industries Group has announced initiatives to promote resource recycling of discarded rubber crawler tracks. The effort is part of the company’s environmentally conscious business activities, which span integrated production from steel to automotive parts.

Industrial and construction machinery rental company Rent to exhibit at Hokkaido Civil Engineering and Construction Future Technology Exhibition 2026, presenting ways to improve safety and work efficiency

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Rental services provider Rent will exhibit at the Hokkaido Civil Engineering and Construction Future Technology Exhibition 2026. Under the themes of the environment, safety and efficiency, it will present proposals to improve safety and work efficiency.

Companies mentioned:株式会社レント

スパイスファクトリー and フライング・ペンギンズ enter into a capital and business alliance

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

スパイスファクトリー and フライング・ペンギンズ have entered into a capital and business alliance to accelerate solutions to challenges in the digital sector and the creation of new businesses.

Companies mentioned:スパイスファクトリー、フライング・ペンギンズ

May 17 (Sunday) | Enjoy the great outdoors in cosplay. “Run, fly and make a ruckus! THE FARM Costume Sports Day!” announced

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

A costume sports day where participants can enjoy the great outdoors in cosplay will be held on May 17 at the farm resort THE FARM in Katori, Chiba Prefecture.

Companies mentioned:THE FARM、おふろcaféかりんの湯

“Chaos Zero Nightmare” half-anniversary update details unveiled!

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Smilegate has released details of the half-anniversary update for its game Chaos Zero Nightmare. The company said it remains committed to developing content.

Companies mentioned:Smilegate

A smartphone-focused patient acquisition and conversion service launches to help clinics increase visits: “Medi-Clip”

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株式会社アドヴァンテージウェーブ has launched Medi-Clip, a new service designed to help clinics increase patient visits through smartphone-focused patient acquisition and conversion strategies.

Companies mentioned:株式会社アドヴァンテージウェーブ

Original道の駅記念切符に新デザイン登場―高橋ゆなさん起用で菰野町の魅力を発信

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Original菰野町の魅力を発信するため、高橋ゆなさんを起用した新デザインの道の駅記念切符が登場しました。

Companies mentioned:菰野町

Exhibiting at the “Local Government and Public Week 2026: Regional Disaster Prevention Expo”

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古野電気 will exhibit at the “Municipalities and Public Services Week 2026 Regional Disaster Prevention Expo,” showcasing sensing technologies and disaster preparedness solutions.

Companies mentioned:古野電気

Original【松戸市限定】子どもの成長で使わなくなった乗り物グッズをまとめて回収、5月限定キャンペーン開始|キックボード・三輪車・ヘルメット対応【1,000円割引】|不用品回収のまるっと本舗

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Originalまるっと本舗が松戸市限定で、子ども用の乗り物(キックボード等)の回収キャンペーンを5月に実施。割引特典あり。運営元はSYSTR株式会社。

Companies mentioned:SYSTR株式会社、まるっと本舗

Dermatologist-developed skincare brand “Dr.G” to hold an event at A:PERS! 7th pop-up event

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L&K, which handles Korean cosmetics, will hold the 7th pop-up event for skincare brand “Dr.G” at A:PERS.

Companies mentioned:株式会社L&K、Dr.G

First Light makes additional investment in 株式会社モノクローム, provider of building-integrated solar panels and HEMS

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ファーストライト・キャピタル has made an additional investment in 株式会社モノクローム, which provides building-integrated solar panels and HEMS.

Companies mentioned:ファーストライト・キャピタル、株式会社モノクローム、UB Ventures

GAAAT to hold “Captain Tsubasa ONE WORLD ONE TEAM Art Exhibition 2026,” a traveling global art exhibition, in major cities worldwide starting in June

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Art brand GAAAT will hold “Captain Tsubasa ONE WORLD ONE TEAM Art Exhibition 2026,” a traveling global art exhibition, in major cities worldwide starting in June.

Companies mentioned:GAAAT

[Event report] What does it take for Japanese apparel to sell overseas? ZenGroup data shows overseas demand and cross-border e-commerce strategies

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ZenGroup has released an event report on Japanese fashion brands expanding overseas. Drawing on its cross-border e-commerce data, the report examines overseas demand trends and effective strategies.

Companies mentioned:ZenGroup

[Kaga Iryokuen] “Shiho Kishida: Forest, Flowers and Strolling,” capturing memories of forests and flowers in fabric (on view through May 13, 2026) / “Shunjiro Ishitomi Exhibition,” showcasing Kutani ware inspired by free-spirited ideas (from May 16)

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株式会社リナシェンテ is holding an exhibition by Shiho Kishida at Kaga Iryokuen through May 13, 2026. An exhibition of Kutani ware by Shunjiro Ishitomi will follow from May 16.

Companies mentioned:株式会社リナシェンテ

[WOWs member YUMEKI] Selected as model for “ICY FEEL,” HARE’s cool-touch fashion line

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Creator YUMEKI, who belongs to creator agency “WOWs,” has been selected as a model for the cool-touch line by fashion brand “HARE.”

Companies mentioned:WOWs、HARE

Community bus Kamoshika-go begins service to Kintetsu Sakura Station; “Public Transportation Guide” also receives a complete overhaul

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Community bus Kamoshika-go has begun serving Kintetsu Sakura Station, and the “Public Transportation Guide” has also been completely overhauled. Improved convenience is expected to boost tourism in the area.

Companies mentioned:近畿日本鉄道(近鉄)

37.1% say they will “stay home” during Golden Week; even among those going out, nearby destinations and day trips are the norm. Spending time with family members in the same household is most common, while 28.7% prefer to go solo, citing the ease and lack of plans

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“CHACO's Travel Box,” an information community for moms who want to take their children on a Disney cruise, launches on FANTS on April 25

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“CHACO's Travel Box,” an information community for moms who want to take their children on a Disney cruise, will launch on FANTS on April 25.

Companies mentioned:株式会社スタメン

Spring is in full bloom! “Spring names” are all the rage for babies: “Sakura names” and “rapeseed flower names” are popular for girls, while “Haru names” are a hit for boys. 2026 March baby naming trends announced

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株式会社ベビーカレンダー has announced its naming trends for babies born in March 2026. Names evoking spring are proving popular.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ベビーカレンダー

“Basketball Experience Class 2026” to be held with players from TOTO茅ヶ崎女子バスケットボール部 (after-school day service “After School Ocean’s Love Chigasaki”)!!

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A basketball experience class, “Basketball Experience Class 2026,” led by TOTO茅ヶ崎女子バスケットボール部 will be held at an after-school program operated by certified NPO Ocean’s Love.

Companies mentioned:TOTO茅ヶ崎女子バスケットボール部

Original立命館大学にて 連携科目「ヴィジョン特殊講義(アドベンチャーワールドの飼育現場からの学び)」を開講 2026年4月8日(水)~2026年7月15日(水)

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立命館大学 and アドベンチャーワールド are collaborating to offer the “Vision Special Lecture” from April to July 2026. The course offers edutainment through lessons from animal care settings.

Companies mentioned:アドベンチャーワールド、立命館大学

[SHOP NEWS] BONAVENTURA will open a new store at 三井アウトレットパーク木更津 on Friday, April 24, 2026.

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BONAVENTURA will open a new store at 三井アウトレットパーク木更津 on April 24, 2026. The brand is known for its finest European materials and refined designs.

Companies mentioned:BONAVENTURA、三井アウトレットパーク木更津

New hands-on support service helps professional firms bring social media in-house and stand out in the AI era

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株式会社NWS has launched a hands-on social media support service to help professional firms strengthen their brands in the AI era.

Leave the time and cost of hiring to us: recruitment outsourcing service launches for small and midsize businesses

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tothnara, based in Nara, has launched a recruitment outsourcing service for small and midsize businesses. It aims to reduce the time and cost of hiring and support business growth. The service provides end-to-end support by drawing on digital marketing expertise.

“Ryu Spa” gets a complete rebrand, combining deep ocean water from Kumejima with Okinawa’s vitality for tangible results. Flagship store offering an early experience of the new “Ryutiè” concept reopens in Naha on Saturday, April 25

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Cosmetics maker ポイントピュール is completely rebranding its flagship brand “Ryu Spa” as “Ryutiè.” A flagship store built around the new concept and using deep ocean water from Kumejima will reopen in Naha on April 25.

Companies mentioned:ポイントピュール

SENTAN Pharma reports basic research findings on gamma-oryzanol, a compound derived from brown rice

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Pharmaceutical startup SENTAN Pharma has reported findings from basic research on gamma-oryzanol, a compound derived from brown rice. The findings demonstrate the effectiveness of the company’s proprietary particle-forming technology and could inform future product development.

Companies mentioned:SENTAN Pharma

OriginalWOWによる宇宙と空の没入型映像インスタレーションを日本科学未来館で公開

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OriginalビジュアルデザインスタジオWOWが、日本科学未来館で宇宙と空をテーマにした没入型映像インスタレーションを公開します。これは、広告映像から空間演出まで手がける同社の新たな試みです。

Companies mentioned:日本科学未来館

Originalジヤトコ製 電動アシスト自転車用ドライブユニット搭載車が販売開始

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Automotive parts maker ジヤトコ has developed a drive unit for electric-assist bicycles, and bicycles equipped with the unit have gone on sale. The company is applying core technologies from automotive transmissions as it enters the e-bike market, as part of its business diversification.

Companies mentioned:ジヤトコ

Resort hotel in Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture, ベルナティオ | [30th Anniversary] Kickoff event to share a common purpose among all employees and uniform renewal

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Niigata Prefecture resort hotel ベルナティオ announced a kickoff event and uniform renewal to mark its 30th anniversary. The hotel aims to share a common purpose among all employees and deliver new value to customers.

Companies mentioned:ベルナティオ

Mirai Project launches in Kitahiroshima City! Fully supporting people’s pursuit of their dreams

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Hokkaido’s Kitahiroshima City has launched the Mirai Project to support residents and businesses in pursuing their dreams. The city aims to further revitalize the region by making the most of its convenient access to Sapporo and New Chitose Airport.

Toward a sustainable future through real estate DX: Asset management firm Partners publishes CSR statement page, pledging to “open up the future for people and society”

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Partners, a comprehensive asset management advisory company, has published a CSR statement page. It has clarified its commitment to “open up the future for people and society” by promoting real estate DX.

Monochrome raises Series B funding

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Monochrome, which develops residential solar panels and HEMS software, has raised Series B funding. The business, born from its founder’s personal experience, is expected to accelerate the spread of renewable energy.

When signs of aging begin to concern you: KISOCARE’s gentle, replenishing skincare welcomes a 10% niacinamide serum to its lineup. Rolling release begins May 1 (Friday)

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Skincare brand KISOCARE is launching a new serum formulated with 10% niacinamide for people concerned about signs of aging. The new product is scheduled to go on sale from May 1, with a phased rollout.

Companies mentioned:KISO

High-quality, ready-made designs added to the lineup of “DD Cards” for hotel guest rooms

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Osaka design company 株式会社マーキュリー・アド has added a high-quality, ready-made lineup to its “DD Cards” for hotel guest rooms. This allows hotels to use attractively designed cards while keeping implementation costs down.

Companies mentioned:株式会社マーキュリー・アド

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