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2026-04-24 18:00–21:00 JST
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Japan | PR TIMES（212）
Can you be fired immediately within 14 days of starting a job? That decision can lead to disputes: blind spots in dismissal rules
A media seminar explaining misconceptions and risks surrounding immediate dismissal within 14 days of starting a job will be held by the Crea Human Resources Development Association on May 1, 2026. At the seminar, certified labor and social security attorney Jun Ono will speak about the proper management of probationary periods and issues involving abuse of the right to dismiss.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人クレア人財育英協会、株式会社SA
9Lana’s new song “DYNA MIND” music video to premiere! A thrilling visual work like never before is complete—don’t miss this latest release, packed with everything that shows how far the artist has evolved!
The music video for singer 9Lana’s new song “DYNA MIND” will premiere at 20:00 on April 25. The thrilling visual artistry, created in collaboration with Sunsea and DENN, has drawn anticipation from Japan and abroad.
Companies mentioned：ソニー・ミュージック
【JPO to appear!】SOUKYUU NO FAFNER Symphony Orchestra Concert 2026
Presented by King Records, “SOUKYUU NO FAFNER Symphony Orchestra Concert 2026” will be held on August 20 and 21, 2026, at Sumida Triphony Hall. Japan Pops Orchestra will perform, with a special appearance by angela.
Companies mentioned：キングレコード株式会社、株式会社タクティカート、Japan Pops Orchestra
＼Get up to 7,000 JRE POINT points!／“Adult Holiday Club” Web Enrollment Campaign
OriginalJR東日本は「大人の休日倶楽部」のWeb入会キャンペーンを2026年5月1日より開始する。新規入会と各種Webサービス登録で最大7,000円相当のJRE POINTが付与される。
Companies mentioned：JR東日本、JCB
Extended viewing period for nemophila! Full bloom through April 26, with the latter half of the viewing season lasting through May 1 (Hitachi Seaside Park)
The forecast viewing period for the nemophila blooming on Miharashi Hill at Hitachi Seaside Park has been extended by 1 day. The flowers are expected to remain in full bloom through April 26, with the latter half of the viewing season continuing through May 1.
【Featuring Mamoru Hagiwara】“That Person and Me” Photo Exhibition Project. vol.2 features actor Mamoru Hagiwara × photographer Shogo Hokumura
株式会社para will hold vol.2 of the “That Person and Me” photo exhibition, featuring actor Mamoru Hagiwara and photographer Shogo Hokumura, from May 19 to 24, 2026, at 弘重GALLERY in Ebisu, Tokyo.
Companies mentioned：株式会社para、弘重GALLERY
【Moena Watanabe】Photo exhibition “This Bouquet for You” to be held in Omotesando, Tokyo
株式会社para will hold “This Bouquet for You,” a conceptual photo exhibition featuring former idol Moena Watanabe, in Omotesando, Tokyo, on May 30 and 31, 2026. The exhibition will display and sell works themed around her “true self × flowers,” as she draws attention for launching a new idol project.
Companies mentioned：株式会社para、東映シーエム、ギャラリーフェーレス表参道
A long-awaited set letting fans compare 3 past varieties of “Yozuki,” jointly developed by Yukihana Lamy and Meiri Shurui, “Yozuki Award Collection,” goes on sale Friday, April 24!
“Yozuki Award Collection,” a tasting set of 3 past varieties of the sake “Yozuki,” jointly developed by VTuber Yukihana Lamy and Meiri Shurui, will go on sale on April 24.
Companies mentioned：明利酒類株式会社、カバー株式会社、ホロライブ
Special limited-edition model: Leica M-A Hammertone “Leica Store Ginza 20th Anniversary”
To mark the 20th anniversary of Leica Ginza, a special limited-edition “Leica M-A Hammertone” will be released in a run of 100 units. A commemorative photo exhibition will also be held at Leica Gallery Tokyo.
Companies mentioned：エルンスト・ライツ・ウェッツラー、エルメス
Orchestral concert to mark the 15th anniversary of “DIABOLIK LOVERS” announced!
株式会社タクティカート will hold a full orchestral concert on June 6, 2026, at Tachikawa Stage Garden to mark the 15th anniversary of Rejet’s popular title “DIABOLIK LOVERS.” Kosuke Toriumi and Tatsuhisa Suzuki will appear as guest MCs.
Companies mentioned：株式会社タクティカート、Rejet、Japan Pops Orchestra、サンライズプロモーション東京
【Iruma, Saitama】“Hachijuhachiya New Tea Festival” to offer a multisensory experience of fresh tea at the “tea fields of City Hall”
Iruma City, Saitama Prefecture, will hold the “Hachijuhachiya New Tea Festival” on May 2. The event will showcase the appeal of Sayama tea through tea-picking experiences and demonstrations of Japan’s top hand-rolling technique.
Companies mentioned：入間市茶業協会、入間市手揉狭山茶保存会、いるま未来共創ラボ
Original【MOTTERU】4/24(金) 20:00スタート「楽天お買い物マラソン」にて新商品・人気商品を最大約50%OFFで販売
株式会社MOTTERU will offer 88 popular and new products, including portable batteries, at up to approximately 50% off during the Rakuten Shopping Marathon, which begins on April 24.
Companies mentioned：楽天グループ株式会社
The 4th edition of soccer YouTuber “Makihika”'s LINE stickers, W杯 ver., is now on sale!
株式会社Carry On, which manages creators, has begun selling the 4th edition of LINE stickers, “W杯Ver.,” featuring its affiliated YouTuber “Makihika.”
Companies mentioned：LINE
A chance to stock up during the season of fresh greenery and fruit: the late-April Rakuten Shopping Marathon is underway! (4/24-4/27) “Show !t” is packed with featured items. amadana is selling well.
The Rakuten marketplace store “Show !t” is showcasing smart glasses, smart tags, amadana products and more in conjunction with the Rakuten Shopping Marathon, which starts on April 24.
Companies mentioned：楽天グループ株式会社、Apple
Shinji Ishimaru: “Feelings I don’t usually have toward anyone”; studio erupts over “hand-holding” with Miss Todai Asato / love triangle takes a sudden turn! Asa admits, “I prefer Shinji” | “Love Hospital” #3
The love triangle involving former politician Shinji Ishimaru and Miss Todai Asato Kamiya took a sudden turn on episode #4 of ABEMA’s romance show “Love Hospital.” The studio was abuzz with unexpected revelations about the past and a bold game.
Companies mentioned：新しい未来のテレビ「ABEMA（アベマ）」
【For web creators】What makes people feel that something is easy to use? Learn psychology to make products more appealing! Free streaming of the archived “Psychology of UX” seminar, well received on Friday, 5/15!!
C&R will stream a free recording of “Psychology of UX,” an online seminar for web creators explaining the relationship between UX design and psychology, on May 15.
Companies mentioned：Bank of America、Disney、Berlitz、Volvo、ADP
Original運命の恋とともに始める新生活──『ときめきメモリアル Girl’s Side』ときめき生活♡応援フェア&オンリーショップ2026 アニメイト新宿フォトレポート
Originalアニメイトにて恋愛シミュレーションゲーム『ときめきメモリアル Girl’s Side』の「ときめき生活♡応援フェア2026」及び「オンリーショップ2026」が開催。限定グッズや特典が提供される。
Companies mentioned：アニメイト、KONAMI
“TRANCE GYM,” a hybrid gym combining 24-hour access, personal training and a flat-rate plan, opens its 4th location in Nagaoka｜Set to open in Oyama, Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, on June 24, 2026
株式会社IINO DOJO will open the Nagaoka location, the 4th branch of its hybrid gym “TRANCE GYM,” which combines a 24-hour gym, personal training and a flat-rate plan, on June 24, 2026.
【Statement】JBIC and 3 megabanks’ launch of fossil fuel financing in the United States breaks 2 commitments: adequate environmental and social impact reviews and international commitments to climate action
Environmental NGOs FoE Japan and JACSES issued a strongly worded statement of protest against JBIC and 3 megabanks’ policy to provide approximately 250 billion yen in total financing for fossil fuel projects in the United States, citing a lack of environmental and social considerations.
Companies mentioned：国際協力銀行（JBIC）、日本貿易保険（NEXI）、三菱UFJ銀行、三井住友銀行、みずほ銀行、フリーポートLNG、Texas Campaign for Environment
Add vintage flair to the rugged Jimny. 2 new, lower-priced all-PVC designs added to the Jimny-specific seat cover lineup.
Originalシーエルリンク株式会社は、ジムニー専用のクラシックレザーシートカバーに、価格を抑えたオールPVCレザーの新デザイン「モントレー」「サンクレスト」を追加し販売開始した。
Color-stone jewelry brand BIZOUX (Bizoux) opens its first store in the Marunouchi area on Friday, 4/24. Limited-edition rare-stone items and a gemstone capsule toy for shoppers are also available.
Color-stone jewelry brand “BIZOUX (Bizoux)” will open its first store in the Marunouchi area (Shin-Marunouchi Building) on April 24. The store will offer limited-edition products and a gemstone capsule toy as a purchase gift.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドリームフィールズ、株式会社ハリズリー、土屋鞄
The “Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu” animated film’s social media promotion is being run by Seiichi Sakakibara of “Reiwa no Tora,” who has more than 500,000 followers! A new fan-oriented PR approach combines an overwhelming love for the work with powerful reach.
Seiichi Sakakibara, head of social media marketing company EMOLVA, promoted the animated film “Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu” through his personal social media account. The campaign surpassed 150,000 impressions, demonstrating a new, fan-oriented PR approach.
Companies mentioned：サイバーエージェント
Fendi launches “Accessorize Your FENDI,” a LINE-exclusive service for creating original wallpapers
Fendi has launched “Accessorize Your FENDI,” a limited-time LINE-exclusive service for creating original wallpapers. Users can freely combine bags and charms emblematic of the Maison to design personalized wallpapers and share them with friends, helping strengthen customer engagement.
Companies mentioned：LINE
レダラッハ Spring Collection: Limited-edition truffles and pralines in floral packaging make ideal Mother’s Day gifts
Swiss luxury chocolate brand レダラッハ will release a spring collection inspired by flowers on April 27, 2027. The collection features limited-edition truffles and pralines suggested as Mother’s Day gifts, with striking floral packaging.
Companies mentioned：Läderach、レダラッハ
SAVE THE DUCK’s QUARTZ Shinsaibashi store to grand-open on 4/25 (Sat.)
Italian sustainable-wear brand SAVE THE DUCK will grand-open its world-class flagship store, SAVE THE DUCK QUARTZ SHINSAIBASHI, in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, on April 25, 2026. As Japan’s first brand design concept store, it will also offer sustainable initiatives, including a recycling counter.
Companies mentioned：SAVE THE DUCK S.p.A.
CUTIE STREET’s 3rd single title track “Cute na Cue-tai” chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime “Pokémon”! Artwork featuring the members as idols alongside adorable Pikachu characters revealed
“Cute na Cue-tai,” the title track of the 3rd single by 8-member idol group CUTIE STREET, has been chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime “Pokémon.” Special CD jacket artwork featuring a collaboration with Pikachu has also been unveiled, along with an announcement of a special event for fans.
Originalあの子はもう、ゲームを「未来の力」に変え始めている。お友達の紹介で、一歩先ゆくクリエイター体験を！5月末まで「お友達ご紹介キャンペーン」を開催中
Originalやる気スイッチグループとPFNが展開する「プログラミング教育 HALLO®」は、お友達紹介キャンペーンを5月末まで実施。新規入会者と紹介者に、プログラミング教材Playgram™で使える限定アイテムをプレゼントする。子供たちがゲームを「創る」力に変える教育を推進。
Companies mentioned：株式会社やる気スイッチグループ、株式会社Preferred Networks
Open House gives back to the place where it was founded, donating 25,000 original garbage bags to 渋谷区 to promote its new “no littering” rules taking effect on 6/1
To show its gratitude to 渋谷区, where it was founded, the Open House Group donated 25,000 garbage bags with an original design to 渋谷区 to promote new anti-littering rules that take effect on June 1. The initiative aims to raise awareness of environmental beautification and support people with disabilities, and is being carried out in collaboration with 株式会社ロングライフパートナー.
Companies mentioned：株式会社オープンハウスグループ、渋谷区、株式会社ロングライフパートナー
[Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture] Make your Golden Week night more than just a barbecue. A special outdoor experience with campfires and wood chopping｜Wood Design Park Ichinomiya - Tsumugi
Wood Design Park Ichinomiya - Tsumugi will offer free campfire and wood-chopping experiences to visitors using its “Evening Session: Day-Use BBQ” service during the Golden Week period.
Companies mentioned：ウッドデザインパーク株式会社
Space Shower TV to air special program on April 30 featuring 東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ’s April V.I.P. guest, TAKUMA (10-FEET)
Space Shower TV will spotlight 東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ as its April 2026 V.I.P. artist, airing a special program featuring guest TAKUMA (10-FEET) on April 30. The program marks the release of a new album and the live-house tour “VerSus Carnival.”
Companies mentioned：東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ、10-FEET
Urban sports return to the Tokyo waterfront! Two-day event featuring tryouts in 7 sports to be held at BLUE FRONT SHIBAURA
MoveX Inc. will hold the hands-on urban sports event “Cross Sports Park” at BLUE FRONT SHIBAURA on May 2 and 3, 2026. The popular event is back with 7 sports, and visitors can enjoy professional instruction and performance shows for free.
Companies mentioned：野村不動産株式会社
Project launched to develop solutions for upgrading information management in tax administration
The National Tax Union has launched a solution development project aimed at upgrading information management in tax administration. The project will address risks of information leaks caused by external factors and internal control challenges, with nationwide deployment in view, using AI-generated meeting minutes and decentralized technologies.
Companies mentioned：グローバルユニオン（国税ユニオン）、厚生労働省
Marketing AI OS “ENSOR” to exhibit and deliver a pitch at “Eight EXPO 2026 Summer”!
REHATCH株式会社’s marketing AI OS “ENSOR” will exhibit and deliver a pitch at “Eight EXPO 2026 Summer,” being held at Tokyo International Forum on June 3 and 4, 2026. The event will provide broad exposure for ENSOR’s capabilities in supporting the full cycle of marketing operations with AI.
Companies mentioned：REHATCH株式会社
株式会社Mavericks adds Burmese to the videos generated by its AI video-generation tool “NoLang,” expanding support to 19 languages. The platform enables in-house production of Burmese videos without translators or narrators.
The AI video-generation tool “NoLang,” provided by 株式会社Mavericks, now supports Burmese, enabling video production in a total of 19 languages. This establishes a platform for producing Burmese videos in-house without translators or narrators and supports efficient information outreach to Myanmar residents in Japan.
Companies mentioned：出入国在留管理庁、厚生労働省、グローバル採用ラボ、東京都多文化共生ポータルサイト、外国人技能実習機構
REHATCH to exhibit at global AI trade show “COMPUTEX 2026”
REHATCH株式会社 has announced that it will exhibit at the global AI trade show “COMPUTEX 2026,” to be held in Taiwan in June 2026. Its AI marketing OS “ENSOR” uses companies’ brand and marketing data to produce optimized banners and landing pages in multiple languages at scale, providing powerful support for user acquisition in global markets.
Companies mentioned：REHATCH株式会社、NVIDIA、Microsoft、Google DeepMind
A ring from the “MAILS (Meirusu)” series, L AH’s signature model
Jewelry brand LAH has unveiled rings from its signature “MAILS” series, inspired by chain mail. Events for the semi-custom “PERSONAL MAILS” ring will be held at Daimaru Umeda and Kagoshima Yamakataya, offering combinations with special natural stones.
Hotel Livemax Nagasaki Airport to reopen under a new brand in April 2026!
Livemax Inc. reopened Hotel Livemax Nagasaki Airport under a new brand in April 2026. Located near Nagasaki Airport, the hotel offers comfortable accommodations for business travelers and tourists, and has introduced new facilities such as a sauna, capsule hotel and trailer houses to meet a variety of needs.
Be-fit light24, the popular low-cost, high-quality gym in Kansai and Saitama, opens its 8th location in front of Hankyu Sonoda Station in Hyogo!
株式会社ビーバーレコード will open the 8th location of Be-fit light24, a fitness gym combining low prices with high quality, in front of Hankyu Sonoda Station in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, on April 25, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ビーバーレコード、MATRIX
Marketing AI OS “ENSOR” to speak at “Marketing Agenda 2026,” an invitation-only conference for Japan’s top brand marketers
REHATCH株式会社 will speak about its marketing AI OS “ENSOR” at “Marketing Agenda 2026,” a leading conference for marketers in Japan, to be held in Okinawa in June 2026.
Companies mentioned：REHATCH株式会社、株式会社ナノベーション、KDDI、SUBARU、富士通、ダイキン工業、リクルート、キリン、楽天グループ、Haleonジャパン、味の素株式会社
“KONAMI Medal Game MedaFes!! ~Golden Week Campaign~” to be held!
株式会社コナミアーケードゲームス will hold “KONAMI Medal Game Medafes!! ~GW Campaign~” at amusement facilities nationwide through May 10, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社コナミアーケードゲームス
Aurora Mobile’s GPTBots.ai adopts DeepSeek-V4 Preview, bringing million-token context and next-generation agentic AI to businesses
Aurora Mobile’s AI agent platform GPTBots.ai has adopted DeepSeek-V4 Preview. It is now offering businesses a 1 million-token context and advanced agent capabilities with no-code tools.
Companies mentioned：Aurora Mobile、DeepSeek
First-ever pop-up: Japanese shoe brand SWAAN4RLBERG, whose shoes “feel like wearing a T-shirt,” opens a limited-time shop at 奈良蔦屋書店
Japanese shoe brand SWAAN4RLBERG will hold its first pop-up shop at 奈良蔦屋書店 from April 23 to May 12, 2026. With “shoes like T-shirts” as its concept, the brand offers lightweight, comfortable footwear.
Companies mentioned：TOSTO株式会社、奈良蔦屋書店
Original【北陸地方初】LC-core構法を用いた新社屋の実例完成見学会を5/8〜5/10に石川県金沢市で開催
株式会社クロダハウス will hold an open-house event for its newly completed headquarters, a 3-story wooden building and the first in the Hokuriku region to use the LC-core construction method, in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, May 8–10, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社クロダハウス、ライフデザイン・カバヤ株式会社、日本CLT技術研究所、有限会社剛配管設備工業
Original【横浜エクセレンス】「りそなグループ B2 PLAYOFFS QUARTERFINALS 2025-26(※準々決勝)」入場無料のパブリックビューイング開催決定！
OriginalプロバスケットボールB2リーグ「横浜エクセレンス」が、2026年5月2日・3日に横浜武道館で「りそなグループ B2 PLAYOFFS QUARTERFINALS」の無料パブリックビューイングを開催する。
Companies mentioned：横浜武道館、りそなグループ、ソフトバンク
NUROJUNK debuts from music production company RK Music
NUROJUNK, a virtual girls’ hardcore duo formed by カグラ and サクヤ, has made its debut from RK Music. The duo is scheduled to hold its first livestream on May 16.
Companies mentioned：株式会社RK Music、REALITY Studios株式会社
Additional tickets for Nasunakanishi’s “Cousins’ Manzai Festival” and “Cousins’ Song Festival” to go on sale; venue-exclusive merchandise also announced
Additional single-day tickets for the May 4 live show by comedy duo Nasunakanishi will go on sale from April 25. Original merchandise exclusive to the venue will also be available.
Companies mentioned：座・高円寺2
MimoriN of esports team REJECT’s PUBG MOBILE division selected as Japan’s coach for the Esports Nations Cup
MimoriN, coach of esports team REJECT’s PUBG MOBILE division, has been selected as Japan’s coach for the Esports Nations Cup 2026.
STPR’s new group とぅるりぷ releases its 2nd original song! “True＆Lip” music video unveiled!
とぅるりぷ, a 2.5D singer-idol group affiliated with STPR, released the music video for its 2nd original song, “True＆Lip,” on April 24, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社STPR
Korean Kia EV vans arrive for the first time at Mikawa Port, Japan’s top auto-import port; brands handled rise to 23
Mikawa Port, Japan’s leading port for automobile imports, has begun unloading 2 EV van models from South Korea’s 起亜（Kia）. The latest automaker to enter the import market is the first since Hyundai in 2023.
Companies mentioned：起亜（Kia）、Kia PBVジャパン株式会社、ヒョンデ（Hyundai）、株式会社商船三井
New circuit-style festival 音MABUSHI to be held in Nagoya! Anime songs, idols and VTubers gather in the city with its distinctive “gacha pop” concept!
The new circuit-style festival 音MABUSHI, featuring anime songs, VTubers and more, will be held in Nagoya’s Osu area on September 21, 2026. It will offer a “gacha pop” experience where the city and music intersect.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アブストリームクリエイション、株式会社 神楽会、株式会社 GenomeFactory、株式会社 Relations、DRAMATICAL RECORDS 株式会社、SUGAR&SPICE
Eyewear collaboration “Zoff｜SHIKANOMA,” featuring glasses brand Zoff and beauty influencer 鹿の間, launches in 9 styles
Zoff is teaming up with beauty YouTuber 鹿の間 to release “Zoff｜SHIKANOMA,” an eyewear collection designed to make the midface appear shorter, on May 8, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社インターメスティック
Announcement: Kings Dancers auditions for the 2026-27 season
The Ryukyu Golden Kings have announced auditions for the Kings Dancers for the 2026-27 season. Members to energize the team will be selected through web and practical auditions.
sophisticated silence to release new song “Echoes of Life” on April 24
Lo-fi beatmaker sophisticated silence will release the new song “Echoes of Life” on April 24, 2026.
Companies mentioned：Idiot Pop Records
“Mr. Urban Legend Akio Seki’s Hidden Urban Legends” to stream all 20 episodes of new series “Nikola Tesla: The Man Who Knew Too Much About the Future” on “タテドラ” from Friday, April 24
The new series “Nikola Tesla: The Man Who Knew Too Much About the Future” from Mr. Urban Legend Akio Seki’s program will begin streaming on April 24, 2026, on タテドラ, the short-drama app operated by 株式会社DONUTS.
12 years since its web serialization began: a legendary masterpiece long supported by readers finally gets a long-awaited print release! Reservations open for GC Novels’ June release, “The Gray Hero Continues to Walk the Path of the Inhuman 1”!
Micro Magazine will publish the acclaimed fantasy novel “The Gray Hero Continues to Walk the Path of the Inhuman 1,” which marks 12 years since its web serialization began, under GC Novels on June 30, 2026.
ABEMA to stream a lineup of swoon-worthy youth and romance movies for free over Golden Week! Snow Man’s Hikaru Iwamoto stars in “My Boyfriend in Orange,” making its free-streaming debut
ABEMA, “the TV of a new future,” will stream a lineup of youth and romance movies for free during Golden Week 2026, including “My Boyfriend in Orange,” starring Snow Man’s Hikaru Iwamoto.
Companies mentioned：株式会社AbemaTV
To celebrate the release of The 1st Mini Album “Glow”! A listening party featuring XngHan&Xoul, with exclusive voice messages, to be held at AWA Lounge!
AWA Co., Ltd. will hold a listening party at AWA Lounge on April 27 to celebrate the release of XngHan&Xoul’s “Glow.” The event is free to attend and will feature exclusive voice messages.
Companies mentioned：株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社
Original4月24日（金）19:00抽選販売受付開始！ 生駒里奈を新たに迎え舞台『結城友奈は勇者である -絆-』上演決定！
The stage adaptation “Yuki Yuna Is a Hero -Kizuna-” will run from June 11 to 14, 2026. Lottery ticket sales begin April 24, and the production will feature a star-studded cast including Rina Ikoma.
Companies mentioned：ロングランプランニング株式会社、株式会社ピウス、株式会社KADOKAWA
[神保町シアター] Eternal first love… A retrospective of actress Izumi Ashikawa’s signature films! The legendary program is back! “Actress in Love: Izumi Ashikawa 2026” opens Saturday, May 9
A retrospective showcasing signature films by Izumi Ashikawa, an actress from 日活’s golden age, will run at 神保町シアター from May 9 to June 5, 2026.
Companies mentioned：神保町シアター、日活
[Kasumi Mori] What are her secrets to glowing skin and staying in shape? Follow her grocery shopping at an organic supermarket and café visit on 美的’s YouTube! A peek inside her latest pouch, too♪
A second vlog featuring Kasumi Mori, ambassador for 美的’s 25th anniversary, has been released on the beauty magazine’s official YouTube channel. It showcases her diet for maintaining glowing skin and a fit figure, as well as the contents of her latest pouch.
Companies mentioned：美的
Chatlock smart lock relaunches on Taiwan crowdfunding platform—keyless smart living at up to 39% off
Japanese smart lock Chatlock has relaunched its project on Taiwan crowdfunding site zeczec. It aims to address security challenges in the Taiwanese market with high-quality products and certified installation services that meet Japanese standards.
Companies mentioned：zeczec、Amazon、Yahoo、天下、商周
“Yuki Ota Fencing Visualized,” which detects sword tips too fast for the human eye to follow and overlays them in AR in real time, will be used in competition at the World Fencing League in Los Angeles
“Fencing Visualized,” an AR technology for overlaying the tips of fencing swords developed by Rhizomatiks and Dentsu Lab Tokyo, will make its U.S. debut at the World Fencing League in Los Angeles in April 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社アブストラクトエンジン、Dentsu Lab Tokyo、World Fencing League
Matsui Shuzo launches a 32-variety series of “palm-sized” 50ml miniature bottles
Matsui Shuzo has launched a 32-variety series of 50ml miniature bottles featuring its own whisky, gin and liqueurs, including “Kurayoshi.” The series offers a new way to explore premium spirits in convenient sizes.
【Next session confirmed】Real estate inheritance consultation event draws large crowds!
Mercury held a free real estate inheritance consultation event in Minato Ward on April 22, drawing a large crowd. Following the positive response, the company has also confirmed plans to hold the event regularly.
Jointly wins the “Excellence Award” with 蒲郡市 at the Japan Resilience Award 2026
I-NEC and 蒲郡市 jointly won the Excellence Award at the 12th Japan Resilience Award 2026. The award recognized their efforts to strengthen resilience and achieve decarbonization simultaneously by securing electricity and air conditioning at evacuation centers.
Companies mentioned：蒲郡市、一般社団法人レジリエンスジャパン推進協議会、東京ガス株式会社
Global Union begins review of rights protections and systemic issues concerning a series of incidents involving investigations by 国税当局
Global Union has begun reviewing rights protections and systemic issues related to inappropriate conduct during tax investigations by 国税当局, including coercion to meet in person and inadequate management of seized items.
Companies mentioned：国税当局
Celebrating the brand’s 11th anniversary, available exclusively at the Kamakura main store: “Nama Chocolate Banana Pie”
Aroma chocolate brand Maison Cacao will celebrate its 11th anniversary by launching a new dessert, “Nama Chocolate Banana Pie,” exclusively at its Kamakura main store from April 25, 2026, in limited quantities.
At last, fans’ wish comes true! Chocolate Planet fan club CHOCOLATE PLANET OFFICIAL FANCLUB “Pod_C” launches!
“Pod_C,” the official fan club of comedy duo Chocolate Planet, has launched. Membership costs 3,500 yen per year and includes advance ticket access and members-only content.
Special event photos unveiled for the release celebration of “Rei Jonishi Cosplay Photobook: #れーちゃんこれくしょん,” taking place on May 9 and 10!
Release events for Rei Jonishi’s cosplay photobook “#れーちゃんこれくしょん” will be held in Shinjuku and Ebisubashi on May 9 and 10. Special photos available at each store and participation details have been announced.
Companies mentioned：紀伊國屋書店、TSUTAYA、イマジカインフォス、主婦の友社
“QUOTATION”: Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary Special Issue
MATOI PUBLISHING Co., Ltd. will release a special issue celebrating the Ultraman Series’ 60th anniversary in the culture and art magazine “QUOTATION” on April 28, 2026. It will feature creator interviews, a special discussion and original cards.
Companies mentioned：円谷プロダクション、日販IPS、DNP出版プロダクツ、STARTO ENTERTAINMENT
“Your discomfort may be caused by poor blood flow”
Life & Energy Co., Ltd. is promoting “Magic Spine Release,” which focuses on improving blood flow to address health issues affecting people in their 30s and 40s, and is offering wellness seminars for businesses.
Companies mentioned：KADOKAWA、紀伊國屋書店、有隣堂、三省堂書店
Original＼PENGSOO初来日決定！／ 5月新宿マルイアネックスでPENGSOOに会える大チャンス！
A pop-up store for popular Korean creator “PENGSOO (Pengsoo)” will open at Shinjuku Marui Annex from May 16. A Meet & Greet with PENGSOO, the first of its kind in Japan, is also scheduled for the 24th.
Companies mentioned：韓国EBS、丸井（新宿マルイアネックス）
Applications are open for a media tour showcasing the process from growing Kishu timber to milling, structural design and precut processing
Original和歌山県の山林事業者である株式会社山長商店が、メディア関係者を対象とした紀州材の生産から加工までを見学できる1泊2日の見学会を2026年5月に開催する。
Companies mentioned：株式会社山長商店、ムクファースト構造設計事務所
BtoB Holdings completely revamps its corporate website
BtoB Holdings Co., Ltd. has completely revamped its corporate website ahead of its 20th anniversary in August 2026. The site presents the company’s business and vision for the future more clearly and provides expanded recruitment information.
Myprotein launches limited-edition products as its biggest Golden Super Sale of the first half of the year gets underway
Myprotein, Europe’s No. 1 sports nutrition brand, will hold its biggest Golden Super Sale of the first half of 2026 from April 24. Alongside discounts of up to 80%, the sale will feature new products, including limited-time flavors.
Companies mentioned：THG Nutrition Limited、ユーロモニターインターナショナル
Top annual income: 100 million yen! First-ever ranking of high-earning men as potential marriage partners revealed. 30 distinctive men, including business owners, former athletes and Mr. Japan Grand Prix winners, gather; acclaimed by leading dating and marriage advisor Miyuki Uekusa
ABEMA will begin airing the new dating reality show “Clockwork Marriage” on April 28. It was revealed in advance that the 30 “high-spec men” taking part have an average annual income of more than 20 million yen.
Companies mentioned：AbemaTV,Inc.
Machi Supacha Project to take part in a program at the Ibaraki Prefecture booth at Niconico Chokaigi 2026
The Machi Supacha Project, operated by 株式会社uyet, will showcase a booth for Hokota City, Ibaraki Prefecture, at Niconico Chokaigi 2026, taking place on April 25 and 26, 2026.
Companies mentioned：ななしいんく、株式会社フューチャーリンクネットワーク、株式会社uyet
300 bags of “drinkable dashi” offered free at a local festival to introduce a new food culture and support community events
Dashi Corporation Co., Ltd. offered 300 bags of “Dashidori,” a drinkable dashi, free of charge at a local event in Saitama Prefecture, introducing a new way to enjoy dashi.
Upcycled fishing-net company amu to host collaborative booth with ベガルタ仙台, featuring special sales of sunglasses made from fishing nets and displays of fishing gear
amu Co., Ltd., which upcycles discarded fishing nets, will set up a collaborative booth at a ベガルタ仙台 home game on April 25, 2026. The booth will promote sustainability and sell products.
Companies mentioned：ベガルタ仙台、モンテディオ山形、Jリーグ
Genesis Healthcare announces GeneLock™, the world’s first genetic data protection platform
Genesis Healthcare has announced “GeneLock™,” the world’s first genomic security platform for protecting genetic data. It provides advanced protection by fragmenting data and distributing it across multiple locations.
【LENDEX】Notice of offering for Loan Fund No. 1827 with an annual interest rate of 10%
株式会社LENDEX will begin offering “Loan Fund No. 1827,” with an annual interest rate of 10% and a 12-month term, at 19:00 on April 24, 2026. Investments start at 20,000 yen, with an attractive yield.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LENDEX、株式会社LENDEXLOAN
Comprehensive partnership agreement signed to promote regional revitalization in 愛知県武豊町
Haier Japan Sales has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with 愛知県武豊町 on regional revitalization and donated home appliances to childcare facilities and other locations.
Companies mentioned：愛知県武豊町、日本空港ビルデング株式会社
Norurun-Reyes Cup: Soccer tournament for elementary school students along the railway lines
The Norurun-Reyes Cup for elementary school soccer teams along the Tokyu lines will be held again this year. Participation is free, and the tournament supports families and students as part of the Tokyu Scrum Project.
Companies mentioned：東急株式会社、東急SレイエスFC、東急電鉄㈱、㈱東急モールズデベロップメント、東京都市大学、國學院大學
Collaboration items with the TV anime “NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE” set to go on sale♪
Apparel brand SPINNS will launch collaboration items with the TV anime “NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE.” Advance sales will begin at a collaboration café in May 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ヒューマンフォーラム、Yostar Pictures、WSS playground
YAESU LAUGH WEEK Presented by Pia announces 6th lineup and additional performers!
The comedy event “YAESU LAUGH WEEK” will be held May 2-6, 2026, at Tokyo Tatemono Pia Theater & Conference, a new venue inside TOFROM YAESU TOWER, directly connected to Tokyo Station. Additional performers have been announced.
Companies mentioned：ぴあ株式会社、東京建物株式会社
An Evening of Music and Fine Dining [The Kitano Hotel Tokyo] Orangerie Koan Salon Concert & Dinner ~ Featuring Cellist Yuya Mizuno
The Kitano Hotel Tokyo is collaborating with 登大路ホテル to hold a salon concert and dinner on May 23, featuring cellist Yuya Mizuno. The special event combines music and fine dining.
Companies mentioned：登大路ホテル、Japan National Orchestra、ベーゼンドルファー・ジャパン、サントリー芸術財団
Asian Kitchen Sanagi Shinagawa launches a new menu on April 28, featuring 2 types: white mala tang and mala tang. The menu offers Asian-style “soup” dishes with aromatic, spicy and savory flavors.
Asian Kitchen Sanagi Shinagawa will launch 2 new soup dishes, “White Mala Tang” and “Mala Tang,” each priced at ¥1,700, on April 28, 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ポトマック
[Total views surpass 16 million!] The major live-streaming event “Doom or Zenith,” featuring 137 popular streamers, wraps up to great success!
The live-streaming event “Doom or Zenith,” hosted by Dozle Co., Ltd. and using an original Minecraft MMORPG, has concluded. A total of 137 streamers took part, and views surpassed 16 million.
Companies mentioned：Mojang AB、Microsoft
THE RAIL KITCHEN CHIKUGO to run special “Early Summer Night Brewery Tour” service!
As a special service on its sightseeing train THE RAIL KITCHEN CHIKUGO, 西日本鉄道 will hold “Early Summer Night Brewery Tour” on May 29 and June 12, 2026. Passengers can enjoy all-you-can-drink sake and a meal on board.
Companies mentioned：西日本鉄道、酒商菅原、サントリー、ピエトロ、かしわ屋源次郎、西鉄旅行株式会社
YOSHIKI to perform the U.S. national anthem at Dodger Stadium; later that night, live from a studio in Los Angeles, U.S. YOSHIKI CHANNEL live broadcast set for 4/28 (Tue.) at 16:00 Japan time
YOSHIKI will perform the U.S. national anthem at Dodger Stadium’s “Japanese Heritage Night” and broadcast live from LA on YOSHIKI CHANNEL on the same day (April 28, Japan time).
Companies mentioned：ロサンゼルス・ドジャース、マイアミ・マーリンズ、ニコニコチャンネル、YouTube
“Thailand × Kichima Night Market 2026” to be held!
“Thailand × Kichima Night Market 2026” will be held at Kichima. The event will feature authentic Thai cuisine, character merchandise and special collaboration dishes.
Companies mentioned：クンテープ、タイ政府商務省、タイ航空
New “New Order” outfit for Akane Shinjo in Gridman Universe’s Holo Model goes on sale April 25 (Sat.); also available for purchase at Nico Nico Chokaigi
株式会社Gugenka will begin selling the “New Order” outfit for Akane Shinjo from Gridman Universe through its digital figure service Holo Model on April 25, 2026. It will also be sold as a serial-code card at Nico Nico Chokaigi 2026.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Gugenka、ニコニコ超会議実行委員会
A classic animated film becomes a book: Tokuma Anime Novel Panda! Go, Panda! goes on sale!
Tokuma Shoten Co., Ltd. released Tokuma Anime Novel Panda! Go, Panda!, a children’s book adaptation of the classic animated film directed by Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki, on April 24.
Companies mentioned：株式会社C-パブリッシングサービス、セブンネットショッピング、楽天ブックス、Amazon
Crested ibises take to the skies over Noto, Ishikawa, for the first time in half a century
The first release of crested ibises on Honshu will take place in 石川県羽咋市 on May 31, 2026. 石川県 is seeking 600 people who wish to watch from the public viewing area at the release ceremony.
Companies mentioned：石川県、石川県羽咋市
Biome wildlife collection app marks 7th anniversary, steps up overseas expansion, particularly across the Pacific region
Biome, a wildlife collection app operated by BioM Co., Ltd., marks its 7th anniversary, with cumulative downloads surpassing 1.25 million. The company is stepping up overseas expansion, particularly in the Pacific region, including Indonesia.
Entries open for Nurse Men of the Year 2026 | Deadline: May 31
The Japan Association of Male Nurses and Nurse Men have announced Nurse Men of the Year 2026 and opened entries. The award recognizes the diverse work and achievements of male nurses.
Companies mentioned：アメリカ男性看護師協会（AAMN）、東京大学、日本看護連盟
Satofull launches “Reiwa 8 April Iwate Prefecture Otsuchi Town Forest Fire Emergency Support Donation Site”
株式会社さとふる has launched an emergency donation site to support areas affected by a forest fire in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in April 2026. Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture is accepting donations on the town’s behalf, and donations will be delivered to the affected area with no payment processing fees.
Companies mentioned：株式会社さとふる
Independent survey on the adoption of overseas-made body-shaping equipment | Evaluating the use of Tesla Sculpture and other devices and examining technical challenges
株式会社MEDLACインストゥルメントアンドコンサルティング has published findings from a survey on the domestic adoption of overseas-made body-shaping equipment and technical challenges in its operation.
Companies mentioned：株式会社MEDLACインストゥルメントアンドコンサルティング、美德拉克股份有限公司（MEDLAC, Taiwan）
Enjoy hobbies over Golden Week! Hobby Search Golden Week Sale launches!
Hobby Search Co., Ltd. will hold its Golden Week Sale on its online shop from April 24 to May 10, 2026. Figures, plastic models and other products will be offered at special prices with discounts of up to 99%.