AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-24 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 2 of 6

[Risonare Tomamu] The 160m-long “Flowering Carpet,” depicting Tomamu through the seasons, is finally complete and shown in real-life footage for the first time! “Flowering Tomamu” begins April 24, 2026

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:37:30 +0900

The 160m-long “Flowering Carpet,” depicting Tomamu through the seasons, has been completed at 星野リゾート Tomamu. The “Flowering Tomamu” event will be held from April 24, 2026.

[Chance to get a full refund!] Launching on CAMPFIRE at 12 p.m. on Monday, April 27: A magical way to transform listening on the go | Dual-driver earphones with bone conduction × air conduction

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:36:07 +0900

OpenDual earphones, featuring dual drivers with bone and air conduction, will launch on CAMPFIRE on April 27. They offer high water resistance and built-in storage, and a full-refund campaign will also be held.

[Louis Vuitton] “Louis Vuitton Hotel,” a limited-time pop-up event celebrating the 130th anniversary of the Monogram, opens

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:35:34 +0900

Louis Vuitton has opened “Louis Vuitton Hotel,” a limited-time pop-up event in London, to mark the 130th anniversary of the Monogram. Numerous celebrities attended.

Korean baby and children’s clothing brand moimoln launches new premium line featuring special garments made with JAPAN QUALITY materials

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:31:38 +0900

Hansae Dream Japan will launch new summer items from the Japan-exclusive premium line of Korean baby and children’s clothing brand moimoln on April 24, 2026.

Deemly unveils new AI analysis engine and timeline feature

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:30:01 +0900

株式会社Ishare has updated its AI analyst report generation engine, “Deemly,” adding a new “Comparison” engine, continuous analysis and a timeline feature. Users can now compare results with past earnings and view other users’ reports, significantly improving the efficiency of stock analysis for investors.

【2,846 households from across Japan participated in just 8 days!】Also supports Kids NISA! The financial education program making headlines after a participant said, “My son has started thinking, ‘Is this purchase an investment or a waste?’ when shopping” is launching its 15th term!

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:30:01 +0900

General incorporated association Nancy will hold the 15th term of its online financial education event, “Parent-Child Asset-Building Academy,” for elementary and junior high school students and their parents. The program aims to deepen children’s interest in society and the economy.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announces its Asia-Pacific Regional Dealer Awards

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:30:01 +0900

Rolls-Royce announced its 2025 Asia-Pacific Regional Dealer Awards in Hanoi, Vietnam. 4 Japanese dealers—in Hiroshima, Yokohama, Osaka and Fukuoka—won awards in categories including sales and Bespoke.

Exhibiting at [Kansai] Factory Innovation Week 2026

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:30:01 +0900

Patentfield株式会社 will exhibit at [Kansai] Factory Innovation Week 2026, which opens on May 13, 2026. The company will showcase its AI patent analysis platform and examples of intellectual property AI agents powered by MCP.

Dinii holds “Food Service AI Summit” for the first time to create a new standard for restaurant management

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:30:01 +0900

株式会社ダイニー held the “First Food Service AI Summit” in Tokyo and Osaka, focusing on the use of AI in restaurant management. About 240 people attended, and examples of AI-powered business automation were shared.

New colors arrive for the “URBALE TENT”! An expanded range of colors to brighten event settings

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:30:01 +0900

東京企画装飾株式会社は、イベント用テント「アーバルテント」に新たに紅色、ブルー、ネイビーの3色を追加し、全7色のカラーバリエーションとなりました。これにより、イベントのコンセプトに応じた柔軟な空間演出が可能になります。

Free online seminar special event for “AMA QUARTERLY FOURTH EDITION 2025,” co-hosted by アルー株式会社 and クインテグラル株式会社

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:30:01 +0900

アルー株式会社 and クインテグラル株式会社 will co-host a free online seminar on developing managers to succeed in a new era, based on AMA’s latest global research. The 3-part series will discuss shifts in managers’ roles and management in the age of AI.

VELO oral tobacco, enjoyable anytime, anywhere, adds 2 new varieties with an extra-strong kick to its popular cool berry flavors

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:30:01 +0900

BATジャパン will add 2 new varieties with a stronger kick to the berry-flavored range of its oral tobacco product VELO, with sales beginning gradually on May 4, 2026.

【New products from Yamazaki Jitsugyo】New products are now available, including a schoolbag stand with a large-capacity basket and a half-tissue case that can hold a smartphone upright.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:30:01 +0900

Yamazaki Jitsugyo has launched new convenient storage products, including a schoolbag stand with a large-capacity basket and a tissue case with a stand for smartphones.

Caramel confectionery specialty shop “CARAMER” makes its first appearance at 阪急うめだ本店! Limited-time item “Caramer Sand Hazelnut Cafe” also arrives

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:28:47 +0900

Caramel confectionery specialty shop “CARAMER” will open for a limited time at 阪急うめだ本店 from April 29 to May 5, 2026. A new item, “Hazelnut Cafe,” will also be available.

Let the light bring out your beauty. The long-awaited stick version of Light Reflecting Luminizing Powder launches today, helping skin shine brilliantly from every angle.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:27:39 +0900

NARS will launch “Light Reflecting Luminizing Stick,” a stick version of its popular powder, on April 24, 2026. Its multi-use formula creates a radiant, translucent-looking glow.

【New store opening】Kanteikyoku Akita to celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, April 18!

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:25:31 +0900

The Akita store of the Kanteikyoku pawnshop chain operated by FTC株式会社 will celebrate its grand opening on April 18, 2026. It will be the 2nd franchise location operated by 株式会社ライズコーポレーション.

【Opening announcement】Recycle Mart Aeon Kameoka, a buyback specialty store, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, April 25!

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:23:23 +0900

A new franchise location of FTC株式会社’s buyback specialty store chain Recycle Mart, Aeon Kameoka, will celebrate its grand opening on April 25, 2026.

About a 3-minute walk from Sakuragicho Station. An intimate hideaway for adults, tucked behind 札幌弥助.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:20:01 +0900

株式会社オーイズミフーズ will open the Japanese restaurant and izakaya 弥助の奥 inside Cross Gate in Sakuragicho, Yokohama, on April 21, 2026. It will serve dishes made with carefully selected ingredients from Hokkaido in a relaxed, secluded setting for adults, targeting customers seeking a venue for business entertaining and special occasions.

Sundai Group to exhibit at the 17th EDIX (Education Comprehensive Exhibition) Tokyo

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:20:01 +0900

Sundai Group will exhibit at the 17th EDIX Tokyo in May 2026, showcasing the latest education ICT tools, including the AI speaking platform “ELSA School” and the essay correction service “Tensaku-san.” The company will present solutions to reduce teachers’ workloads and support personalized learning for students.

One company in 2030: How operations management has changed — free online seminar on Wednesday, May 20

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:18:16 +0900

東海電子株式会社 will hold the free online seminar “One company in 2030: How operations management has changed” on May 20, 2026. Focusing on digitalization and automated roll calls, the seminar will offer practical insights into addressing the worsening labor shortage and building future safety management systems.

Korea’s No. 1 dermocosmetics brand AESTURA to launch the “Atobarrier 365 Cream New Product Trial Set” on Friday, May 1, offering moisture-barrier care while replenishing hydration

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:16:50 +0900

Amorepacific Japan will launch the “Atobarrier 365 Cream New Product Trial Set” on May 1, featuring its flagship cream alongside a new product released in April 2026. The limited-edition set offers comprehensive care for dry and sensitive skin.

Announcement of the release of a sponsored research report on D&M Company by AENTRO Research

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:15:45 +0900

株式会社D&Mカンパニー announced the release of a sponsored research report by AENTRO Research. The report outlines the company’s business, key issues and points to watch going forward for investors.

Fortune-telling salon Rashinban forms business partnership with “Fortune Teller Training Camp,” offering end-to-end support from training to career development

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:15:02 +0900

株式会社ミカン, operator of the fortune-telling salon 羅心盤, has formed a business partnership with 株式会社レイジーデイ, which provides the fortune-teller training service “Fortune Teller Training Camp.” The partnership aims to support people from training and recruitment through career development, while helping develop talent and promote digital transformation across the industry.

Rakuten Bank launches “Campaign Commemorating 18 Million Accounts”

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0900

Rakuten Bank will launch a campaign on April 24, 2026, offering a chance to win up to 18,000 points to mark the number of deposit accounts surpassing 18 million.

日本最大級のロクシタンスパが沖縄に！明日の開業するスパの内装を初公開。

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0900

ロクシタン will open Japan’s first spa attached to a resort facility at PGMホテルリゾート沖縄 on April 25.

Ralph Lauren marks 50 years in Japan, continuing to bring the world of the American Dream to the country

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:13:32 +0900

世界的なラグジュアリーライフスタイルブランドであるラルフローレンは、2026年に日本上陸50周年を迎え、1年を通じた多彩な記念アクティビティを展開する。

Comfort that wears the character of the land, brought to you from 4 regions. New items, including a Shiga waffle cloth, arrive from fabric brand “Futo（フト）”

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:13:18 +0900

7 new items, including waffle cloths and cut-and-sew garments showcasing the craftsmanship of Shiga, Wakayama, Gifu and Nagano, from the fabric brand “Futo” by 株式会社キントー, go on sale April 24.

CyberLink and Intel team up to offer a Promeo subscription to purchasers of Intel-powered PCs

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:13:07 +0900

CyberLink and Intel are teaming up to offer purchasers of Intel-powered PCs a 3-month free subscription to “Promeo,” an AI marketing tool.

Accelerating DX in the construction industry and women's empowerment. 株式会社日本計測 joins the “Public-Private Partnership DX Women's Empowerment Consortium”

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:12:59 +0900

株式会社日本計測 has joined the “Public-Private Partnership DX Women's Empowerment Consortium” and will promote digital skills development and employment support for women in the construction industry. In combination with its unique egg-freezing subsidy program, it aims to create an environment where diverse talent can thrive.

BlueMeme and TDI sign capital and business alliance agreement

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:12:27 +0900

BlueMeme and TDI have formed a capital and business alliance. They will jointly drive business expansion in low-code development, migration of legacy systems using generative AI, and bioinformatics using quantum AI.

3 minutes on foot from Yokohama Station! A sister school of the hugely popular voice training school opens a new location! “FUKURAMU MUSIC SCHOOL” OPENS!

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:12:20 +0900

株式会社FUKURAMU MUSIC has opened a new music school, “FUKURAMU MUSIC SCHOOL,” 3 minutes on foot from Yokohama Station. It offers more than 30 types of courses and professional recording facilities.

CGP Partners' official YouTube channel, “Katsuki Taro's Easy-to-Understand Guide to Asset Management,” surpasses 5,000 subscribers

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:10:36 +0900

The official YouTube channel “Katsuki Taro's Easy-to-Understand Guide to Asset Management,” run by independent IFA firm CGP Partners, surpassed 5,000 subscribers about 2 years and 4 months after its launch.

A closer way to keep an eye on children and stay connected as a family. New “myFirst Fone M1” offers the lightest design and longest battery life in the series

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:10:01 +0900

myFirst Japan株式会社 will launch “myFirst Fone M1,” a smartwatch for children designed to enable safe communication between children and their families, on April 24, 2026. Featuring the lightest design and longest battery life in the series, along with an AMOLED display, it meets needs for both security and communication.

イメージワン株式会社 signs basic agreement with 5 companies to develop and operate an AI-focused, high-performance data center

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:10:01 +0900

5 companies, including イメージワン株式会社, have signed a basic agreement to establish a joint venture, “AI Data Partners（仮称）,” for the development and operation of an AI-focused, high-performance data center. This strategic partnership aims to meet rising demand for data centers amid the rapid expansion of the generative AI and big data markets, establish a new earnings base, and foster the growth of Japan's AI market.

Hitachi develops edge AI semiconductor as a core physical AI technology supporting HMAX Industry

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:10:01 +0900

Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi High-Tech have developed a high-speed, energy-efficient edge AI semiconductor for manufacturing and logistics sites as a core technology for the industrial solution “HMAX Industry.” It enables real-time data analysis on devices with more than 10 times the power efficiency of conventional technology.

Video ad planned and produced by UUUM Marketing named a finalist for the “YouTube Works Awards 2026”!

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:10:01 +0900

A video ad for the dating app “Pairs,” planned and produced by UUUM Marketing, has been named a finalist in the Best Engagement & Action category of the “YouTube Works Awards Japan 2026.”

A quiet way out for a mind that keeps thinking. Classy Moon's piano work “RELIC,” guiding listeners toward organized thoughts, begins streaming April 24

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:07:04 +0900

“RELIC,” a piano work by Classy Moon, will begin streaming on April 24, 2026, from “CROIX HEALING,” the healing label of 株式会社クロア. The music centers on organizing one's thoughts, marking a new initiative by the company, which operates a well-being technology business.

【千葉県印西市】Celebrate 30 years with school lunch! A tasting of an SDGs menu using “out-of-spec pears” with the mayor. A food education lunch event connecting the thoughts of local farmers

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:05:45 +0900

千葉県印西市 held a lunch event at Takino Elementary School to mark 30 years since the city was established, serving “Celebration School Lunch,” an SDGs menu made with local ingredients and out-of-spec pears.

【Sakaba Nonki】Second location opens in 【Nishi-Ogikubo】!

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:03:31 +0900

株式会社ネクストグローバルフーズ will open “Nishi-Ogikubo Sakaba Nonki” on April 24, 2026. It will be the 31st location under the “Nonki” brand, serving casual pub favorites centered on sushi, sake and seafood.

【Lee】A pioneer in colored jeans. Faithfully recreating a rare prototype of the legendary “WESTERNER.” 2 styles—a jacket and pants—will be released in limited quantities at the newly opened Lee Namba Parks store in Osaka.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:01:40 +0900

To mark the opening of its new store at Namba Parks in Osaka, Lee, operated by 株式会社エドウイン, will faithfully recreate a rare prototype of the legendary “WESTERNER” and release it in limited quantities.

“MLB on SPOTV” arrives on Lemino! 1 game will be streamed live every weekday starting April 27, 2026

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:01:36 +0900

NTT Docomo announced that its video streaming service “Lemino,” in partnership with “SPOTV NOW,” provided by SPOTV JAPAN, will stream 1 MLB regular-season game live every weekday starting April 27, 2026. Highlights will also be available, focusing on teams with Japanese players and high-profile star players.

JOURNAL STANDARD presents an exclusive BIRKENSTOCK “Solana” model

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:01:23 +0900

An exclusive BIRKENSTOCK “SOLANA” model from JOURNAL STANDARD will go on sale in early June. It features suede and a minimalist design without a metal buckle.

【A store where you can find your favorite stars!】Entertainment complex “HMV＆BOOKS NAMBA” opens today on the 7th floor of Osaka's Namba マルイ!

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:43 +0900

On April 24, 2026, entertainment complex “HMV＆BOOKS NAMBA” officially opened on the 7th floor of Osaka's Namba マルイ. It has expanded its selection of fan merchandise and its inbound tourism section, and will host numerous events.

Beyond university boundaries, toward becoming the ideal teacher. Osaka Electro-Communication University’s “Teacher Certification Program” launches in full in 2026—training elementary school teachers with sports knowledge

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:36 +0900

Based on a comprehensive partnership agreement with 京都文教大学, Osaka Electro-Communication University will fully launch its “Teacher Certification Program” in 2026. Students at both universities will be able to earn teaching licenses in fields offered by the other university, with the aim of training teachers with diverse knowledge.

Notice on the launch of the “University DX Partnership Initiative,” a next-generation education infrastructure built together with university corporations

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:27 +0900

Aoba-BBT has launched the “University DX Partnership Initiative,” which uses online education and AI technology to address structural challenges in university education.

Japan's top high school dance team is decided! “マイナビHIGH SCHOOL DANCE COMPETITION 2026 FINAL”

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:07 +0900

On April 18, 2026, Japan's largest high school dance club festival, “マイナビHIGH SCHOOL DANCE COMPETITION 2026 FINAL,” was held at Ryogoku Kokugikan, with Meguro Nihon University High School and Nihon University Meisei High School taking top honors. Selection for “NAIL the NAME,” an audition for next-generation female artists, is also entering its final stages, and the first performance was unveiled.

[Tokyo debut] “BAKERY CAFE C” opens at Tokyo Solamachi on Tue., 4/28!

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:05 +0900

Saint Marc Holdings will open its first Tokyo location, “BAKERY CAFE C,” at Tokyo Solamachi on April 28, 2026. The cafe will offer an immersive experience of Japanese bread culture and target inbound demand with exclusive products and multilingual services.

Provides public personal authentication (JPKI) and the へ method of the “LIQUID eKYC” online identity verification service for the banking app of 株式会社西京銀行

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:03 +0900

Liquid is providing its “LIQUID eKYC” online identity verification service for Saikyo Bank’s banking app. Customers will be able to complete procedures such as opening an account and changing their address through the app, enabling rigorous identity verification online. Liquid’s extensive track record of implementations was a deciding factor in its selection.

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