【Dickies®×RHC】Exclusive short-sleeve chambray shirt launches April 25 (Sat.)!
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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.
【Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture】“Disaster Preparedness Stockpile Feature” published for hometown tax donations. Kochi City offers suggestions for stockpiling supplies to suit everyday life.
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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.
Is your management keeping pace with the ever-growing use of AI?
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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.
“Apples are entering an era of being savored before harvest”: A new experience lets customers reserve the harvest
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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
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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.
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”
Supporting decarbonized management for small and medium-sized businesses: “Osaka Decarbonized Management Support Center” opens
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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 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.
【2026 Latest】Free release of survey on data utilization, integration and analysis
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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.
[Tokyo East Side Hotel Kaie] Tea and cherries take center stage in an early-summer afternoon tea blending Japanese and Western styles
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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.
Experisus, a leader in the high-end inbound tourism market, strengthens its organizational foundation by refreshing its Purpose and Value
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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.
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)
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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.
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—”!
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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.
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
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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.
“Novel × city walk” experience content, installment 2: Episode 5 (final chapter), Shibuya edition. Booklets to be distributed free starting April 23 (Thu.)
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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.
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
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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
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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.
Prologis launches endowed course at 早稲田大学 School of Commerce: “The Frontiers of Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management”
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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.
“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
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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.
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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.
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The international deep-tech event Global Startup EXPO 2026 will be held in Osaka from October 5 to 7, and advance registration has opened.
OBC to hold in-person event “The Current State of Cyberattacks and the Front Lines of Corporate Defense” on May 22 (Friday)
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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.
We’re looking for people to make a birthday cake! Celebrate a capybara’s birthday with us! [Kobe’s waterfront aquarium atoa]
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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.
Agreement reached on joint study of workload shifting and wide-area optical network technologies, aiming for integrated operation of distributed AI data centers
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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.
BookLive unveils “StellaJean,” a new entertainment platform combining video, novels and screenplays, today; streams popular short dramas, including original works
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BookLive has launched “StellaJean,” a new entertainment platform integrating video, novels and screenplays, and begun streaming short dramas.
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
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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.
[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)
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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.
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
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!
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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.
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
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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
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kozokaAI has begun offering “kozokaAI 受注AI-OCR,” which uses unstructured data such as faxes and PDFs for the manufacturing and distribution industries.
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
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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.
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
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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.
May 17 (Sunday) | Enjoy the great outdoors in cosplay. “Run, fly and make a ruckus! THE FARM Costume Sports Day!” announced
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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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
[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.
[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.
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.
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
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.