The latest buzz: the Real MOOK series “Washing Toilet” arrives on April 23, 2026!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
講談社 will release “Open It! Just Like the Real Thing! Real Sound Washing Toilet,” a children’s mook book with an included accessory that lets readers enjoy sounds and movements, on April 23, 2026.
[Report] In-Depth Analysis of the Action and Strategy Game Market
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Sensor Tower has published an in-depth report on the action and strategy game market. It finds that while growth on Steam is notable, mobile games are shifting toward monetization, and RPGs are on a downward trend.
TV Asahi Podcast’s popular show “Westland Iguchi and Yoshizumi’s Lonely Hideout” to hold its first live event, “Lonely Hideout presents Dokusai,” on Saturday, July 4!
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TV Asahi Podcast’s show “Westland Iguchi and Yoshizumi’s Lonely Hideout” will hold its first in-person event, “Lonely Hideout presents Dokusai,” on July 4.
Certified by the Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK): “TRANS‑Crew,” a labor management system for international seafarers
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AIS’s labor management system for international seafarers, “TRANS‑Crew,” has received official certification from the Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) confirming compliance with the international conventions MLC and STCW.
Bungeishunju’s sports magazine Sports Graphic Number issue 1142・1143, “The Era of Hiromitsu Ochiai and the Great Managers: 2006-2008 vs. Okada’s Hanshin and Hara’s Giants,” goes on sale Thursday, April 23!
Developing products using Aomori apples and cherry blossoms: crowdfunding begins for “APPLE BALM”
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Lips Lady Inc. of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE to develop products including “APPLE BALM,” gender-neutral cosmetics made with Aomori apples and cherry blossoms.
US and Iran extend ceasefire; US stocks close higher
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. major stock indexes rebounded to close higher after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire agreement with Iran, although market uncertainty remained.