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The 'Sweets that Eat Dashi' Series Renewed! 'Dashi Okaki' and 'Hokkaido's Dashi Potato' Now on Sale from March 5th

Sakewo Co., Ltd. has launched renewed versions of their 'Dashi Okaki' and 'Hokkaido's Dashi Potato' snacks, both featuring their flagship product, 'Sakewo's THE Hokkaido Dashi'. The 'Dashi Okaki' now uses 'Okhotsk Salt' and an improved dashi blend for enhanced flavor, while the 'Hokkaido's Dashi Potato' offers a cube-shaped fried potato snack with the authentic taste of Hokkaido.

Spotlight on the refreshing Ayami Nakajo walking through a pleasant, sunlit office district! New web commercial for "Kirin Gogo no Kocha FRUITS & ICE TEA" to be released on Monday, April 6th.

Kirin Beverage is launching a new "Kirin Gogo no Kocha FRUITS & ICE TEA" series with a web commercial starring Ayami Nakajo. The commercial promotes the drink as a refreshing choice for busy professionals, showcasing Nakajo in various stylish outfits. The product has achieved significant sales milestones and industry recognition, including awards and selection as a predicted hit item.

MEGURI2040 Stage 2 Results Announced: 4 Demonstration Ships Obtain Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Autonomous Ship Certification

"Chikyu no Arukikata" Launches "Chikyu no Arukikata Award" Project to Determine the Best of Travel by Reader Vote. The First Edition is the Airline Ranking!

Chikyu no Arukikata, a renowned travel guide publisher, has launched a new reader-voted award project called the "Chikyu no Arukikata Award" on its official website. The inaugural award, the "Airline Ranking," invites readers to vote for their favorite airlines based on their international travel experiences. This initiative aims to provide valuable insights for future travelers by showcasing real-world feedback and identifying the best in various travel categories.

Bringout CEO Kei Nakano's Book "Primary Information Management: How Generative AI Creates the Strongest Organizations by Connecting Top Management and the Field" Ranks No. 1 on Amazon's New Release Ranking in Management/Human Resources Category

Bringout Inc. will publish CEO Kei Nakano's first book, "Primary Information Management," on April 20, 2026. The book has already achieved the No. 1 spot on Amazon's new release ranking in the Management/Human Resources category, offering a systematic explanation of how generative AI can resolve structural issues in Japanese corporate management by fostering real-time, unfiltered information flow.

Japan's Only Analog Audio Magazine "Quarterly Analog" Latest Issue No. 91, Released on Friday, April 3, 2026

Ongen Publishing Co., Ltd. has released the latest Issue No. 91 of "Quarterly Analog," Japan's only analog audio specialty magazine. This issue features the results of the "Analog Grand Prix 2026," an audio system plan for listening to Keith Jarrett's "The Köln Concert" and a reproduction by Chinami Yamaguchi, and a report verifying the performance of earth cables.

VR Animation 'If You See a Cat,' Nominated at Venice International Film Festival, to Be Globally Distributed on Steam and Meta Store from April 3rd!

The VR animation 'If You See a Cat,' produced by Kodansha and planned/produced by Kodansha VR Lab, which was nominated at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, will be globally released on Steam and Meta Store starting April 3rd, 2026. This thought-provoking work delves into the challenges of mental healthcare in Japan, allowing players to experience the story from the perspective of a hallucinated cat, observing a boy's journey through psychiatric hospitalization. The project, a collaboration between animation director Atsushi Wada and VR producer Kenji Ishimaru, features both Japanese and English audio, with a special 20% off launch sale on Steam for two weeks.