“Health over flowers.” A new Mother’s Day gift favorite for 2026! Limited-time campaign for “エクウロ博士,” a test kit for women experiencing menopause
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キャンピングカー株式会社 will run a limited-time campaign for “エクウロ博士,” a test kit for women experiencing menopause, ahead of Mother’s Day 2026. The kit will be offered at a 500-yen discount through May 10 and is being promoted as a gift to show care for a mother’s health. It measures scores for components such as equol and urolithin A and calculates an inner beauty age.
Blood donation and donor registration drives to be held simultaneously at 7 locations across Osaka Prefecture on 4/18
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青鳩会, a group of young members of 一般社団法人大阪府宅地建物取引業協会, held simultaneous blood donation and bone marrow registry donor recruitment drives at 7 locations across Osaka Prefecture on April 18, 2026. Now in its 4th year, the initiative received blood donations from 377 new participants this time, bringing the cumulative total of donors to 1,666. The group emphasized its ongoing contribution to the local community.
リバネスナレッジ and 株式会社エレクトリック・シープ enter business partnership — Jointly supporting system renewal through AI-Driven Development and the transformation into an AI-driven development organization
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リバネスナレッジ and エレクトリック・シープ announced a business partnership to jointly provide system renewal through AI-driven development, organizational transformation and AI coaching for executives. The partnership will support business transformation at Japanese companies facing population decline and a shortage of AI talent.
La Prairie’s Skin Caviar Collection unveils a summer kit for a beautifully defined look*
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Swiss luxury skin care brand La Prairie has launched summer-limited kits from its flagship Skin Caviar Collection. The serum set, designed to give skin a firmer appearance, and a kit featuring 3 types of moisturizers bring firmness and hydration to summer skin.
A new matchmaking hub opens in Shinjuku: Sanmarie, a marriage consultation service celebrating its 45th anniversary, to grand-open its Shinjuku Salon on April 25, 2026
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To mark its 45th anniversary, marriage consultation service Sanmarie will grand-open its Shinjuku Salon on April 25, 2026. Through free counseling and around 80 types of “Marikale” seminars, it will offer extensive support to help clients find a marriage they can feel confident about.
PLAZA advance sale: SKINNYDIP LONDON × Sanrio Characters launch their 4th collaboration! Pixel-art mobile accessories inspired by the world of games go on sale from Sunday, April 26!
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株式会社エスツー・ラボ will launch pixel-art mobile accessories from the 4th collaboration between SKINNYDIP LONDON and Sanrio Characters.
“THE SAITAMA DAY” to be held at the Kawasaki match on Wednesday, April 29, a public holiday! Community-rooted professional soccer club to showcase Saitama’s appeal
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Urawa Reds will hold “THE SAITAMA DAY” at the April 29 match against 川崎フロンターレ, showcasing the appeal of Saitama. The event will feature a stage with comedians and former players, as well as limited-edition food.
From leisure to luxury shopping: 3 bag series make their debut on Originalprint.jp
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株式会社イメージ・マジック’s Originalprint.jp will begin selling 17 items across 3 series on April 23, 2026: the water-resistant “Lamicross Bag,” the premium-looking “Shiny Bag” and the “Craft Emboss Bag.” The products cater to diverse lifestyles and business needs.
Leading Thai label “YUPP! Entertainment” and Japanese music company “KSR Corp.” launch a Japan-Thailand joint project! Flower.far records a Japanese-language cover album in Hokkaido for the project’s launch!
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Thailand’s “YUPP! Entertainment” and Japan’s “KSR Corp.” have launched a joint music project, with Flower.far set to release a Japanese-language cover album on May 8. A documentary directed by Jaithep Raroengjai will also be released, promoting cultural exchange between Japan and Thailand.
Kyoto’s first location among the new openings! Stores catering to fashion, food and fandom are arriving at Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. [T8]!
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Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. [T8] will open 4 new stores in stages under the theme of fashion, food and fandom, including 2 making their Kyoto debut. Additions include Kyoto IP Bookstore, offering manga, anime and VTuber-related products, and ramen shop Chukasoba Kirimen, bringing new attractions to the area.
fanfancy+ × Hibiya Kadan unveil the 2nd wave of collaboration items themed around “Spring” to brighten the season!
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株式会社フクヤ’s original brand “fanfancy+” and “Hibiya Kadan” will begin selling the 2nd wave of collaboration items themed around “Spring” on April 25, 2026. The lineup includes acrylic frames and rigid card cases combining spring flowers and lace, offering accessories that let fans showcase the things they love.
Rice shochu “Hakutake KAORU,” with its fragrant aroma and appeal for younger generations, to host a Starry Sky Highball Festival at the landmark complex directly connected to Shibuya Station, “渋谷ストリーム”!!
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Takahashi Shuzo will hold the “Starry Sky Highball Festival” for its rice shochu “Hakutake KAORU” at 渋谷ストリーム from April 28 to May 10. The promotion targets younger generations and will feature a festival-exclusive highball and a collaboration with a film festival.
New book: With over 600,000 total social media followers, Gen Z is captivated by Mikami! His first book, “Hair-Setting Teacher Mikami: A Guide to Men’s Hairstyles,” is now on sale!
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株式会社日之出出版 released the first book by Mikami, a hairstylist and beauty influencer with over 600,000 total social media followers, on April 23, 2026. “Hair-Setting Teacher Mikami: A Guide to Men’s Hairstyles” covers styling techniques, products and mindset for Gen Z men, and also includes information on the “KANTAN SERIES,” which has sold over 1 million units, and a new clay wax.
Earlier efforts to protect against UV rays, but little protection around the eyes: Consumer survey highlights the barrier of sunglasses being “difficult to use”
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A consumer survey by ニコン・エシロール found that while awareness of UV protection is growing, protection around the eyes remains inadequate because of the “difficulty of use” and “resistance to the look” of sunglasses. The company is proposing its “Transitions®” photochromic lenses, which function as eyeglasses indoors and sunglasses outdoors, along with its new “Transitions® Color Touch™,” to address the issue.
Reprinted before publication! Jun Tamura’s book of “messages to his daughters,” “To You in Your 20s: A Father’s Messages to Read Before You Start Working,” goes on sale today, Friday, April 24!
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Jun Tamura’s book of “messages to his daughters,” “To You in Your 20s: A Father’s Messages to Read Before You Start Working,” was released by すばる舎 today, Friday, April 24, with a reprint decided before publication. The book is based on the concept of “a farewell letter to my daughters” that he shared on Instagram and offers guidance on how to live for young people in their 20s entering society.
ミニマルワークス × ギアミッション open reservations for their first collaboration models, “SHELTER G” and “KS-GE67”!
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ミニマルワークス and ギアミッション are opening preorders for their first collaboration models: “SHELTER G,” a tent, and “KS-GE67,” a kerosene heater. Combining high functionality with refined design, the limited-quantity items will be available for advance preorder from May 9, 2026.
Up to 3x points! CAGUUU’s “GW SALE” starts April 24, with 5 major perks to help create your ideal space, including ¥10,000 off assembly fees
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CAGUUU株式会社 will hold its “GW SALE” from April 24 to May 11, 2026. The sale offers 5 major perks, including ¥10,000 off assembly fees and fast delivery, to ease concerns about buying furniture and help customers create their ideal spaces.
“From ID photos to self-expression photos”: “Show Me” photography project launches to support job hunting on your own terms
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株式会社ベースミー ran “Show Me,” a photography project supporting job hunting on one’s own terms, alongside its “BaseMe” AI career agent for job seekers. The project proposes a new approach to recruitment that values students’ perspectives and individuality.
Autographed cards and J2/J3 players make their debut in J.LEAGUE FANTASY CARD’s new “Edition2” series
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株式会社マイネット, working with the J.League, launched the new “Edition2” card series for J.LEAGUE FANTASY CARD on April 20. The series features the first-ever autographed cards and J2/J3 player cards, strengthening fan engagement.
Following technology demonstrations at the Expo, “Mirable technology = next-generation infrastructure”: Science holds 20th anniversary ceremony, “A Gathering of Gratitude”
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株式会社サイエンス held a ceremony marking its 20th anniversary. It announced the progress of efforts to put the “Human Washing Machine,” showcased at the Expo, into practical use, as well as plans to develop a shower for space use by 2030.
Desktop Mate DLC “Kotonoha Akane” and “Kotonoha Aoi” released today!
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株式会社インフィニットループ released DLC featuring voice-synthesis characters Kotonoha Akane and Kotonoha Aoi for its desktop mascot Desktop Mate. A key feature is the “Combo Action” function, which lets the 2 characters act together.
Ko Shibasaki’s 12th LOOK BOOK unveiled; 26SS new items go on sale 【MES VACANCES】
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Retrograde Co., Ltd. will release new 26SS items from MES VACANCES, the sustainable beauty fashion brand directed by Ko Shibasaki, on April 24, 2026. The 12th LOOK BOOK was also unveiled.
学校法人神戸学園 will hold a series of 4 special lectures starting in May 2026, featuring 3 popular illustrators at the forefront of the industry: くるみつ, ななみ雪 and 江川あきら.
MEDULLA, the personalized hair-care brand operated by 株式会社Sparty, has launched a permanent “Gift Page” where customers can add names and customize gifts.
Is sugar-free chu-hi an exception to young people’s declining interest in alcohol? “Hyoketsu® Sugar Free” is gaining fans in their 20s
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Kirin Beer’s Hyoketsu® Sugar Free series has surpassed 1.8 billion bottles at the fastest pace in the past 20 years. Purchase rates for sugar-free chu-hi have surged about 5 times in 5 years, particularly among people in their 20s, making the product an exception to young people’s declining interest in alcohol.
My Hero Academia IN Concert Osaka performances set for Aug. 8 (Sat.) and Aug. 9 (Sun.), 2026! Advance ticket sales open today! Full details of all merchandise revealed!
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株式会社ソニー・ミュージックソリューションズ announced additional performances of My Hero Academia IN Concert in Osaka on Aug. 8 and 9, 2026, and opened advance ticket sales.
“ILLUMS by Bloom365,” bringing Nordic flower-filled living and curated gifts, goes on sale Friday, April 24
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株式会社大和 is partnering with ILLUMS to launch “ILLUMS by Bloom365” on April 24, combining artificial flowers with e-order gifts. The service offers both the joy of receiving flowers and the pleasure of choosing a gift.
SANU × SUEP. takes on a new architectural model, “ARC,” completed on Amami Oshima, a World Natural Heritage site
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SANU Inc. unveiled “ARC,” a new model of environmentally integrated architecture co-created with architecture unit SUEP. Designed with Amami Oshima’s climate and natural environment in mind, it is set to open in May 2026 as “SANU 2nd Home Amami Oshima 1st.”
【Free online seminar】New ways to cut electricity costs! An in-depth look at Toshiba’s new Top Runner transformers
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Denkosha Co., Ltd. will hold a free online seminar on May 21, 2026, focused on reducing electricity costs. It will explain Toshiba’s new Top Runner transformers and FORCE, the company’s own energy-saving product.
Leading voice AI startups take the stage! “ZVC Connect Vol.5” brings together the LINEヤフー Group and startups
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Z Venture Capital (ZVC) held “ZVC Connect Vol.5” on April 15, 2026, bringing together the LINEヤフー Group and 5 voice AI startups to promote collaboration. The event aimed to accelerate innovation and new business partnerships in the voice AI sector.
【Sold out】Final regularly published issue of Mac Fan sells out 3 weeks after launch! New structure will put Mac Fan Portal at its core and deliver Apple coverage from multiple angles
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Mynavi Publishing ended regular publication of Mac Fan after 33 years, and its final issue sold out 3 weeks after launch. The company is shifting to a web media structure centered on Mac Fan Portal and will strengthen its coverage of Apple from multiple angles.
Focus on the growing interest in the “nighttime economy” as a way to avoid crowds and beat the heat: “So, Let’s Go to Kyoto” campaign’s “A Touch of Green” edition launches; bookings for related plans open Thursday, April 23!
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JR Central has launched the “A Touch of Green” edition of its “So, Let’s Go to Kyoto” campaign and expanded nighttime sightseeing options to help visitors avoid crowds and extreme heat. It is offering new ways to enjoy Kyoto, including nighttime illuminations at Shoren-in Temple and a collaborative dinner with a long-established restaurant. Bookings opened April 23.
To mark the release of the film Future, bookstores nationwide hold a Kanae Minato fair, with special offers and an app campaign to win movie tickets!
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Miraiya Bookstore will hold a nationwide fair for Kanae Minato, the author of Future, to mark the film’s release. The campaign will distribute limited-edition letter-style postcards, display message panels from the cast and author, and offer a chance to win a pair of movie tickets through the iAEON app.
【WANDERIDE case study】Circulation demonstration begins in the Kanzanji Onsen area! Electric personal mobility shifts tourism from isolated spots to a wider area
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glafit Inc. began a demonstration of visitor circulation using its WANDERIDE electric personal mobility vehicle at 舘山寺温泉観光協会 in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on March 20, 2026. The initiative aims to address transportation challenges for tourists and shift sightseeing from isolated spots to a wider area.
Hanayashiki’s Panda Cars come in 10 colors! Fan-favorite Panda Cars go on sale!
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The Panda Car, a popular attraction at Japan’s oldest amusement park, Asakusa Hanayashiki, will be released as a plush ball chain in 10 colors on April 29, 2026, in response to fan merchandise demand. They will be sold for ¥1,200 each, tax included, at the Maruhana Shop in the park, letting visitors enjoy outings with a Panda Car in their favorite color.
Color contact lens platform PONPISH will open a flagship store at MUSINSA Seongsu Mega Store, one of South Korea’s largest, on Friday, April 24, 2026!
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Color contact lens platform PONPISH opened its flagship store on April 24, 2026, inside MUSINSA’s MUSINSA Seongsu Mega Store, one of South Korea’s largest fashion platforms. Building on its success in cross-border e-commerce in China, the company is accelerating its brand strategy across the Japanese and South Korean markets and strengthening its global expansion.
【BBQ with everyone over Golden Week】Special sale of Wagyu cattle entered in the carcass competition at 25% off! Plus, a limited-quantity sale of a 600g yakiniku set (frozen) for ¥2,650 including tax! The Sadowara direct-sales store will also hold a gachapon lottery and a Miyazaki beef tasting.
“Experience Banei horse racing in the sky”—Red Cliff to stage a 500-drone show in Obihiro on April 26
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Red Cliff and North Drone Show will hold the “Banei Tokachi Drone Show: Blossoming Banei” at Obihiro Racecourse on April 26. A fleet of 500 drones will illuminate the night sky with scenes celebrating the appeal of Banei horse racing, offering an immersive experience from a horse’s point of view.
Enhancement success rate raised to a maximum of 100%! N-AGE ONLINE NEO to hold a limited-time event promoting equipment and item upgrades starting April 23
Miki Nakatani × Ryuichi Sakamoto. 5 music videos that stood out in the 90s J-pop scene released all at once on YouTube; playlist “MIND CIRCUS～Miki Nakatani meets Ryuichi Sakamoto 1995-2001” also available
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5 music videos from the 1990s created by Miki Nakatani and Ryuichi Sakamoto have been released all at once on YouTube, alongside a related playlist. The release brings J-pop classics to a new audience.
【HESTA Okura Co., Ltd.】Signs an affiliation contract with women’s professional golfer Mafuu Nishida as part of its promotion of sports
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HESTA Okura Co., Ltd. has signed an affiliation contract with women’s professional golfer Mafuu Nishida, contributing to the promotion of sports and the development of golf. The company also operates a smart home business using AI+IoT technology and offers HESTA Solar, a new lightweight, thin, flexible solar panel.
Popular character Bonobono and E-DINER Ikebukuro Main Store will host a limited-time collaboration cafe. The cafe will offer picnic-themed food and goods featuring new designs, and goods will also be sold at E-Ani in Osaka.
【80% fruit content】“Shinshu Fruit Harvest Jam: Benihoppe,” brimming with ripe strawberries, to go on sale sequentially starting April 25. A limited-quantity premium jam embodying the origins of St.Cousair.
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St.Cousair will begin selling its limited-quantity premium jam “Shinshu Fruit Harvest Jam: Benihoppe,” with 80% fruit content, starting April 25. Made by hand to embody the founding spirit of St.Cousair, it features a generous amount of Benihoppe strawberries grown in Nagano Prefecture.
A supreme whisky experience in Karuizawa. A limited-time “ザ・マッカラン” pop-up event to be held at Liquor Mountain’s Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza Street store
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Liquor Mountain Co., Ltd. will hold a limited-time pop-up event for the Scotch whisky “ザ・マッカラン” at its Karuizawa store starting May 1, 2026. Visitors can experience the brand’s world through tastings, engraving services, and sales of limited-edition products.
Spotify teams up with SUMMER SONIC for the 4th consecutive year! Spotify Stage, representing 5 popular playlist brands with RADAR: Early Noise at its core, comes to SUMMER SONIC Tokyo
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Spotify will collaborate with SUMMER SONIC for the 4th consecutive year, bringing Spotify Stage to SUMMER SONIC Tokyo. The program will feature 14 next-generation artists and daily stages themed around popular playlists.
The joy of knowledge knows no bounds. Packed with elements of the much-discussed liberal arts education, the illustrated “World Natural History Encyclopedia: Collect, Arrange and Organize Visually” has gone to reprint just a month after publication.
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The illustrated “World Natural History Encyclopedia: Collect, Arrange and Organize Visually,” published by Tokyo Shoseki in December 2025, has been scheduled for reprinting in April 2026 following a positive reception.
Can you put up with this—or not? The line people draw on lazy cleaning revealed?! “How Much Can You Put Up With? Lazy Cleaning Exhibition” confirmed!
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Kärcher Japan will hold the “How Much Can You Put Up With? Lazy Cleaning Exhibition” in Shibuya in June 2026, reframing attitudes toward lazy cleaning in a positive light. It will also run a campaign inviting people to share their stories on X.
New trekking pants that let the breeze through while staying dependable despite their light weight! | finetrack
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Japanese outdoor gear maker finetrack released the Sylpha Pants in March 2026, trekking pants for summer mountains that combine high breathability with durability.
【Fashion brand ELLEgirl】New summer 2026 items now on sale!
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Fashion brand ELLE girl has begun selling its new Summer 2026 items on ZOZOTOWN. The collection is being developed under licensing agreements with クロスプラス株式会社 and 株式会社ラガルデール アクティブ エンタープライズ ジャパン, and promotes the SDGs under the brand concept, “A new you in a new style.”
Happy Birthday, Chiikawa and Hachiware! Cute birthday breads for Chiikawa and Hachiware arrive at Chiikawa Bakery!
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Limited-edition breads and drinks celebrating the birthdays of Chiikawa and Hachiware will go on sale at Chiikawa Bakery, operated by LTR, starting May 1, 2026.
[140 students to pass] Aoyama Gakuin admissions prep school refreshes its slogan: “Exams aren’t about addition; they’re about subtraction.”
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Aoyama Gakuin admissions prep school, operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, has announced a new slogan, “Exams aren’t about addition; they’re about subtraction,” and revamped its teaching approach.
[Coming to Osaka and Saitama] Pop-up shop for original merchandise from the timeless manga Initial D! A lineup of 7 original items capturing the world of the series
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Marimo Craft will hold pop-up shops selling original Initial D merchandise in Osaka (starting April 17) and Saitama (starting April 24). The shops will offer limited-edition items inspired by the world of the series.
Making after-school hours golden across Japan. The SoilxPolicy Fund selects the After-School NPO Afterschool, a specified nonprofit corporation
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The SoilxPolicy Fund, a joint fund by PoliPoli and Soil, has selected the NPO After-School Afterschool. With commissioned funding of up to 5 million yen and ongoing support, it will advance policy recommendations to improve after-school environments for elementary school students.
Something you’ll want to pick up during your travels. A limited-edition Tokyo Peasen, available only at Haneda, is here!
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Tokyo Peasen, the souvenir brand from 榮太樓總本鋪, will launch “Tokyo Peasen Drawstring Bag, 5-Pack” on April 30, 2026, exclusively at ANA FESTA in Haneda Airport Terminal 2.
[Latest research] “Temples of Itabashi” published: Tracing the forms of prayer through temple treasures from Itabashi-shuku, from artisans to members of the Tokugawa shogun’s family
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The Itabashi City Board of Education has published “Temples of Itabashi: Shingon Buddhism,” its latest research report on temples in Itabashi, the first in about 50 years. It compiles images of previously unpublished Buddhist art and research findings.
[May 13 event] “Lived-Experience-Informed Thinking × Inclusive Design” | CULUMU and Nikken Sekkei to hold a co-creation event
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CULUMU, operated by STYZ, and Nikken Sekkei will hold a co-creation event on May 13 to mark the publication of the book “Lived-Experience-Informed Thinking.” They will discuss how to put inclusive design into practice in architecture and urban settings.
14 days to shed the everyday and lose yourself with someone. Golden Week exclusive! Gravure photo book fair
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Wani Books is holding a Golden Week-exclusive 20% off campaign on digital gravure photo books. The offer covers 20 works by popular idols, including Nene Shida.
Makeup brushes join the goods series for the anime JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable! Now available at the Shobido official online store!
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粧美堂株式会社 has released new makeup brush sets, pouches and other items from its goods series for the anime JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable, available through its official online store.
So sexy and so cute ♡ An exclusive early streaming release on AnimeFesta for the romantic comedy about Someya: “The Story of How Someya, My Seminar Classmate, Was a Sexy Actress”!
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The TV anime “The Story of How Someya, My Seminar Classmate, Was a Sexy Actress” will begin its exclusive early streaming release on AnimeFesta, operated by 株式会社ウェイブ, on June 12, 2026. Alongside the broadcast version, a premium version (uncensored version) will also stream.
READYFOR signs an agreement with 生駒市 on a business partnership for “bequest donations”
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READYFOR株式会社 has signed a business partnership agreement with 生駒市 on bequest donations. Residents of 生駒市 and prospective donors will be able to use the READYFOR bequest donation support desk free of charge.
Special items featuring Vanellope from the Disney animated film Wreck-It Ralph make their debut at mezzo piano!
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Special items inspired by Vanellope from the Disney film Wreck-It Ralph will go on sale from Narumiya International’s mezzo piano brand starting April 25, 2026.
Celebrating the first CS broadcast of The Beekeeper! A Jason Statham movie marathon airs on Movie Plus on Saturday, May 2!
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Movie Plus, the movie channel operated by Discovery Japan, will air a special “Statham Festival!!” on May 2 to mark the first CS broadcast of The Beekeeper, starring Jason Statham. A campaign will also be held on X.
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New commercial featuring Hiroshi Abe as a Sony Assurance employee begins airing
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Sony Assurance will begin airing a new auto insurance TV commercial nationwide on April 24, 2026, featuring Hiroshi Abe. The commercial highlights reassurance and a supportive approach, and a version co-starring Asuka Saito has also been produced.
CANAL ４℃ presents “Early Summer Collection,” capturing early summer scenes woven from soft light and breezes
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New jewelry collection “Early Summer Collection,” inspired by early summer scenes, will go on sale from April 24, 2026, from CANAL ４℃, a brand developed by 株式会社エフ・ディ・シィ・プロダクツ.
Birth bonuses for the 3rd child and beyond raised from 2 million yen to 3 million yen; family allowances also increased across the board — Shinwa Group significantly enhances employee benefits
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Starting in April 2026, Shinwa Group is significantly expanding its employee benefits. It will increase birth bonuses for the 3rd child and beyond to 3 million yen and raise family allowances, aiming to address the declining birthrate and secure talent.
The second installment of the rakugo-meets-comedy live show featuring Shofukutei Sako, Manabu Kaneko and Hiraoka of Coffee Rumba is confirmed!
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The second installment of a live event in which Manabu Kaneko turns Shofukutei Sako’s rakugo into comedy sketches will be held at Shinjuku Batyos on June 7, 2026.
Win prizes in a drawing for the JLPGA’s first officially licensed game app, Women’s Pro Golf Heroine Collection! User meetup event to be held with pro Yui Noritomi as a guest!
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Gravity Game Arise will hold a simulated golf event for VIP users featuring pro Yui Noritomi on July 6, 2026, to celebrate the first anniversary of Women’s Pro Golf Heroine Collection.
[Online, May 19, 2026, at 16:00] Intellectual Property × AI Legal Tech Seminar
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Legal Tech株式会社 will hold the Intellectual Property × AI Legal Tech Seminar online on May 19, 2026. The seminar will explain how to choose between general-purpose AI and patent-specific AI in the invention creation process.
Crash Fever’s 10.75th anniversary event is here! New unit Valkyrie arrives at the Extreme Fever Fest!
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A 10.75th anniversary event for the mobile game Crash Fever, published by WonderPlanet, will begin on April 24, 2026. The event will include a new unit and up to 410 free gacha pulls.
Juyondai included in the all-you-can-drink plan | Limited offer at Sake No Genka Sakagura Ikebukuro West Exit and Shibuya Main Store, April 28 (Tue)–April 30 (Thu)
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A premium all-you-can-drink plan featuring rare sake such as “十四代” will be available for a limited time from 4/28 to 4/30 at the Shibuya Main Store and Ikebukuro West Exit Store of “日本酒原価酒蔵,” operated by 株式会社ビリオンフーズ.
Sotetsu Railway and CHARGESPOT launch tie-up campaign
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INFORICH and Sotetsu Railway will launch a campaign on April 24, 2026, offering free first-time use for less than 60 minutes, to mark the completion of CHARGESPOT installations at all Sotetsu stations.
<Shochiku Kabuki-ya Honpo Tokyo Main Store 15th Anniversary Special Project> Giveaway campaign to distribute “かぶきにゃんたろう” umbrella markers!
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To celebrate its 15th anniversary, Shochiku Kabuki-ya Honpo Tokyo Main Store will give away a “かぶきにゃんたろう” umbrella marker with purchases of 3,300 yen or more starting May 1, 2026.
The fervor of ordinary people who poured their efforts into the dream of “bringing a J.League club to Okayama” takes center stage. “The Miracle of ‘Ground Heat’ at ファジアーノ岡山: How a Community Club Without a Parent Company Earned Promotion to J1” goes on sale April 24, 2026‼
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Takeshobo will release “The Miracle of ‘Ground Heat’ at ファジアーノ岡山,” a book chronicling the journey of the community club ファジアーノ岡山, which has no parent company, to promotion to J1, on April 24, 2026.
Original merchandise for the anime “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray” set for release; preorders open Friday, April 24
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Culture Entertainment will begin accepting preorders for original merchandise from the anime “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray” on FAN+Life starting April 24, 2026.
Shanon to switch all users to new “Shanon MA” UI at the end of April: Service evolves to be easier to use, including an “AI Concierge” in the new UI for all users
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Shanon Inc. will completely revamp the UI for its marketing automation service “Shanon MA” and switch all users to the new UI, featuring an “AI Concierge,” starting April 30.
【Up to approximately 100km of range】Two dedicated optional products added for the “BLAZE e-CARGO,” a small 4-wheel electric motorcycle
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株式会社ブレイズ has begun selling an additional battery and an additional AC adapter as dedicated options for its 4-wheel electric motorcycle, “BLAZE e-CARGO.” These options enable a range of up to approximately 100km and improve convenience. The vehicle requires no license and can be driven on public roads, serving a wide range of users, from older adults to businesses.
The hugely popular “Kyushu Craft Beer Stadium” will be held on its largest scale ever! 10 carefully selected venues from across Kyushu will gather at 長崎スタジアムシティ.
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“Kyushu Craft Beer Stadium 2026 Early Summer” will be held on the largest scale ever at 長崎スタジアムシティ from May 8 to 10, 2026. 10 breweries from across Kyushu will gather, offering rare craft beer, food, and music events.
“Employing people with disabilities as valuable members of the workforce: A management consultant tackling improvements in welfare”—a lecture by the head of a consulting firm specializing in disability welfare
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At a lecture hosted by 毎日新聞企業人大学 on May 13, 深原関原 of Insight, a consulting firm specializing in disability welfare, will speak on “Employing people with disabilities as valuable members of the workforce.” The event will share successful examples of disability employment and know-how for improving the management of welfare businesses, and is accepting applications on a first-come, first-served basis, with places limited to 30 people.
A heartwarming moment with tea and flowers. Long-established tea maker Kobe Tea presents the “Blooming Tea Time Gift,” now available as a Mother’s Day gift!
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Long-established tea maker “Kobe Tea” has launched the “Blooming Tea Time Gift,” a set of tea and preserved flowers for Mother’s Day, exclusively through its online shop. Combining tea leaves carefully selected by a tea expert with colorful flowers, the gift offers a luxurious experience to enjoy with all five senses.
【Trailer unveiled & additional theaters announced!】 “Filmarks 90’s,” its 16th revival screening of a 90s classic, “The Big Lebowski,” opens nationwide for a limited 2 weeks starting Friday, May 29, 2026!
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As part of Filmarks’ revival screening project, the classic 90s comedy “The Big Lebowski” will be released nationwide for a limited 2 weeks starting May 29, 2026.
【ARMANI / CASA】ARMANI/CASA exhibition to be held from Saturday, April 25 to Wednesday, May 6
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Armani/Casa will hold “ARMANI/CASA Exhibition—Quiet Elegance Crafted by Light and Space” at MMoP in Miyota, Nagano Prefecture, from April 25 to May 6. Centered on the “Logo Lamp,” designed by ジョルジオ・アルマーニ, the exhibition introduces the brand’s aesthetic and an archive of residences in a world-first initiative.
Companies mentioned：Armani/Casa、ジョルジオ・アルマーニ、MMoP（Miyota Museum of Photography）
“Kotodaman” × TV anime “Dandadan” collaboration, 2nd installment, launches Tuesday, April 28!
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株式会社MIXI will hold the 2nd collaboration event between its smartphone RPG “Kyoto Kotoba RPG Kotodaman” and the TV anime “Dandadan” starting April 28. The event aims to engage existing users and attract new ones through new characters, login bonuses, and an X campaign.
Official report from the press event for Tamasaburo Bando (Living National Treasure and kabuki actor): “Talk and Su-odori”!
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The “Talk and Su-odori” performances by Living National Treasure Tamasaburo Bando enter their 5th year, with additional performances set for July and November. Launched in response to the pandemic, the performances continue to captivate audiences with the value of face-to-face interaction, life advice, and a dance to the classic “Zangetsu.”
That pianist is coming to a hall with a view of Mount Fuji! Advance ticket applications for the “Fuji Kawaguchiko Piano Festival 2026” open today!
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The “Fuji Kawaguchiko Piano Festival 2026” will be held from September 19 to 22, 2026, featuring world-renowned pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii as artist-in-residence. The earliest advance ticket application period opened on the festival website today, and some of the program has also been announced.
The world of the hugely popular anime “The Strongest King Illustrated Guide” recreated in cake. A collaboration cake lets you enjoy battles featuring your favorite characters! On sale at Cake.jp starting Friday, April 24
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Cake.jp began selling collaboration cakes with the popular anime “The Strongest King Illustrated Guide: The Ultimate Tournament” on April 24, 2026. The customizable cakes let customers recreate battle scenes using character chocolate plaques, and a surprise is hidden inside.