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Chariloto, JKA, and HUB co-host a free auto race viewing event at HUB Ueno on May 29, 2026, 18:00-21:00, featuring comedian Onigoe Tomahawk's talk show, limited coasters for 500 guests, and a 2-drink set for 100 yen for members.
Kumamoto City, in collaboration with Setagaya Ward, will host a disaster prevention panel exhibition at the Setagaya Ward Office from April 17 to May 1, 2026, marking the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake. The exhibition will showcase the 10-year recovery process and disaster prevention lessons, aiming to raise disaster awareness in urban areas through the long-standing ties between the two cities, fostered by literary figure Tokutomi Roka.
Ginza Mitsukoshi will host a special exhibition commemorating jockey Yutaka Take's 40th debut anniversary from April 28 to June 15, 2026. The exhibition will feature photographs of his G1 victories and his six Japan Derby wins, alongside digital content leveraging AI and AR. Exclusive merchandise and collaboration items will also be available for sale at the venue.
Hanshin Umeda Main Store is holding its 'Hanshin Mother's Day 2026' campaign from April 15 to May 10, 2026. The campaign offers experiential gifts such as professional makeup and photography, flower arrangement workshops with photo sessions, and personal color analysis. Additionally, staff-recommended gift items and dining options are featured. The 'Hanshin Family Photo Exhibition' will also run from April 22 to May 26.
Handa City, Aichi Prefecture, will host the "Manzo's White Banksia Rose Festival," featuring a special public viewing of a 160-year-old white banksia rose that has grown into a heart shape. The event will take place from April 18 to April 30, 2026, at the National Important Cultural Property Oguri Family Residence and around the Handa Canal. Special products, including sake made from the rose's flower yeast, will be available.
Omikale Co., Ltd., in collaboration with Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, will hold a 100-person matchmaking event, 'Koi Fes 2026 in KANAZAWA,' at the Kanazawa City Second Main Government Building on May 10, 2026. This public-private partnership aims to address the declining birthrate by providing high-quality opportunities for young people to find partners, building on the success of the previous event in November 2025, which achieved an 85% matching rate. The event will feature a pre-event seminar by matchmaking coordinator Naomi Araki, the use of the Omikale Live app for smooth interactions, and local sweets.
NPO Revalue Life will hold a dialogue practice session "Kikikiri, Hanashikiri, Hibikiai" (formerly "Open Dialogue Practice Study Group") on April 26, 2026, from 14:00 to 17:00 at Kawagoe City South Community Center. The event, based on the Open Dialogue method, focuses on "just listening and just speaking" without evaluation or advice. Participation fee is 1,000 JPY, capacity is 12 people, and applications are accepted via Peatix until April 25, 2026. NPO Revalue Life was established on March 27, 2024, and its main activities include support for hikikomori and school refusal, and promotion of Open Dialogue practices.
Hanshin Koshien Stadium, operated by Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd., will hold the "Koshien Ramen Festival x Omotenashi Menbaka" from April 14 to April 19, 2026. The event, a collaboration with Asahi Broadcasting TV's "newsおかえり" segment, will feature popular ramen shops like Maruesu Shokudo (Sapporo miso ramen) and Kurume Honda Shoten (Fukuoka tonkotsu ramen). Ramen bowls will be priced at 1,100 JPY. Comedian Tomoharu Shoji is scheduled to appear on April 17. The event is open to all visitors, regardless of game ticket possession.
The Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) Osaka Branch and Aeon Mall Ibaraki will co-host a traffic safety event "Hataraku Kuruma Atsumare!" on April 18, 2026, from 10:00 to 16:00, at Aeon Mall Ibaraki. The event aims to raise local traffic safety awareness through activities such as issuing "Children's Safety Licenses," a seatbelt convincer experience simulating a 5km/h collision, and displaying road service vehicles, police cars, and Self-Defense Force vehicles. Participation is free.
"Yawata Palette," a new multi-purpose public facility opened in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture in March 2026, is hosting a series of events. These include the "Open Mind Stage" featuring music and performances, held monthly on the 18th, and the "Yawata Plus One Festival," a flea market scheduled for April 26th. The facility integrates six public amenities, such as the Yawata Community Center and Ichihara Branch Office, and is designed to foster interaction across different generations.
Kiso Sansen Park Center, part of the Kiso Sansen National Government Park, will host the "Spring Flower Story" event from April 25 to May 24, 2026. The event, located in Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture, will feature various spring flowers including Nemophila, Shirley Poppy, and Casabar Lupine. Weekend events include a kitchen car party (April 25-26), a dog marche (May 16-17), and a handmade market (May 23-24).
The 'System Administrators' Association,' entrusted with operations by Unirita Corporation, will host the 7th IT Women's Roundtable, an offline event, at Unirita's headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo, on Friday, June 12, 2026. This event features a panel discussion and information exchange session focusing on career development and work styles for women in the IT industry. The capacity is 30 participants, and attendance is free. Speakers include Ms. Shoko Kasahara from Yamasakura Corporation, Ms. Yuki Kimishima from NTT DOCOMO Solutions, and Ms. Yoshiko Miyakawa from i-Net Corporation.
Zweigen Kanazawa (J3 League) announced that its May 10, 2026, match against Albirex Niigata in the Meiji Yasuda J2/J3 Centennial League will be a 'COLORS JAPAN SPECIAL MATCH,' sponsored by COLORS JAPAN Co., Ltd. The event will include a ¥1,000 discount coupon for beauty services, free shampoo samples, a complimentary pop-up beauty salon offering hair and hand care, and a halftime performance by Ishikawa-born artist Eight MAN.
Nikon Imaging Japan Inc., a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, will host the "10 'TEN' -Z Memory-" photo exhibition by photographer Yohei Sawamura at THE GALLERY in Nikon Plaza Tokyo and Osaka. The exhibition in Tokyo will run from May 13 to May 25, 2026, and in Osaka from June 4 to June 17, 2026. Talk events with the artist are also scheduled during the exhibition period.
Onward Holdings and Chacott Co., Ltd., in collaboration with the New National Theatre Foundation, will host the 4th "Ballet Mirai Seat" event on June 13th and 14th, 2026. This initiative invites elementary and junior high school students with over five years of ballet experience to attend a performance of "Swan Lake" by the New National Theatre Ballet and participate in a talk event with professional dancers. The goal is to foster children's dreams and communication skills through cultural experiences.
Sekido Co., Ltd., the official distributor of Hasselblad in Japan, will host a Hasselblad product touch-and-try event on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Camera no Ohbayashi in Umeda, Osaka. Attendees can experience products such as the 100-megapixel medium format mirrorless camera X2D II 100C, the 907X & CFV 100C, and various XCD series lenses. A Hasselblad seminar by photographer Koji Ueda will also be held on the same day from 2:00 PM.
An event featuring a kiln-baked pizza making experience and nature activities will be held at Nara Prefectural Outdoor Activities Center on May 17, 2026 (Sunday). The event is for approximately 10 families/groups (40 people) and costs 1,000 JPY per person (free for children under 3). Applications will be accepted via the Nara Super App from April 28, 2026, 9:00 AM to May 7, 2026, 12:00 PM.
Smilegate Megaport, publisher of the roguelike RPG 'Chaos Zero Nightmare' developed by SUPER CREATIVE, announced that cosplayer Iori Moe will serve as a one-day manager at a collaboration cafe held at Café&Bar RAGE ST on April 22, 2026, to celebrate the game's half-anniversary. The event will feature Iori Moe in 'Chaos Zero Nightmare' cosplay, serving collaboration menu items and holding photo sessions. Applications for the event are open from April 13 to April 19, 2026, and participation is by pre-抽選 only. The collaboration cafe will run from April 22 to May 7, 2026.
Creek & River Co., Ltd. (C&R) will host a free online seminar series "Chris's Lunchtime English Conversation [Beginner's Course]" for the creative industry in May 2026. The four-session series will be held every Thursday for 30 minutes each, via Zoom, with Chris Larimore as the instructor. Each session has a capacity of 30 participants and is free of charge.
Actor Kim Seonho will hold a fan meeting titled "2026 KIM SEONHO FANMEETING <LOVE FACTORY> in Japan" on May 10, 2026, at Culttz Kawasaki Hall in Kanagawa. Playguide pre-sale tickets begin today, April 13, at 6 PM JST, with general sales starting April 27. Tickets are priced at 16,500 JPY (tax included), and purchasers will receive benefits such as a send-off event and a lottery for photo sessions and autographed merchandise.
ABEMA PPV has announced the live-streaming of the musical "Touken Ranbu" Kashu Kiyomitsu Tanki Shutsjin Kiwami. The live broadcasts include the premiere on May 1, 2026, and the 13:00 and 18:00 performances on May 25, 2026. Tickets go on sale from April 13, 2026, at 13:00 JST. Ticket prices are 3,800 JPY for the premiere and grand finale, 2,200 JPY for the May 25, 13:00 performance, and 12,000 JPY for an all-access pass. The musical is based on the PC browser and smartphone game "Touken Ranbu ONLINE" by DMM GAMES/NITRO PLUS, and is co-directed by Ryuji Sato and Isamu Kayano.
Actor Hiroki Narimiya announced that he will hold "Hiroki Narimiya Fan Meeting 2026" in Osaka (HEP HALL) on April 18, 2026, and in Tokyo (Jiji Press Hall) on April 25, 2026. General tickets are currently on sale, with prices ranging from 8,000 JPY to 12,000 JPY.
Discovery Japan Inc.'s MONDO TV will start broadcasting the "Mondo Mahjong Pro League 25/26 21st Mondo Oza Tournament" on April 21, 2026, at 23:00 JST. This tournament determines the annual champion of the professional mahjong league. Participants include defending champion Sho Shiratori (aiming for a third consecutive title), Kaori Shimizu (22nd Women's Mondo Cup winner), Kazunori Takizawa (25th Mondo Cup winner), and the winner of the 19th Meijin-sen (to be determined). A pre-opening special began airing on April 8, 2026. MONDO TV reaches approximately 6 million households.
Hobonichi Co., Ltd.'s gallery space "Hobonichi Nichiyobi" on the 8th floor of Shibuya PARCO will temporarily open as a "Kayokyoku Cafe," offering high-quality audio playback of Showa-era popular songs. The event runs from April 24, 2026 (Friday) to May 17, 2026 (Sunday). Admission is free (one-drink minimum). Sound Create from Ginza, Tokyo, is providing the audio system. During the event, talk sessions titled "My 5 Songs" will feature guests such as Ningen Yokochō, Lily Franky, Hiroshi Hatano, Mino, Nem Yumemi, Moekara, Mari Watanabe, and Shigesato Itoi. Tickets for the talk events are 2,200 yen and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis starting April 14, 2026, at 11 AM.
System Five Inc. and Canon Marketing Japan Inc. will host a free seminar on April 24, 2026, in Hanzomon, Tokyo, titled "Canon How to Make 3D VR Video with EOS C50." The seminar will feature Makoto Hirose and Canon's VR lens representative, Mr. Hatakeyama, who will explain shooting, setup, editing, and monetization strategies for VR video production using Canon's EOS C50 and RF5.2mm F2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE lens. Attendees will have hands-on experience with the equipment, and special purchase benefits for the EOS C50 will be available exclusively on the event day. The seminar targets a wide range of participants, from VR shooting beginners to professional video creators, aiming to promote VR content creation technology.
TAC Corporation will host a free online webinar on April 22, 2026, titled 'Early Selection Civil Servants starting from New University 2nd Year.' The webinar addresses the trend of earlier civil servant exams from 2025, allowing students to aim for final acceptance in their third year of university. It will introduce relevant courses and a spring discount campaign.
Starts Publishing Co., Ltd.'s "OZmall" (5 million members) will hold a user-participation project "Wellness Item General Election Sleep Category (tentative name)" in June 2026, focusing on sleep. Prior to this, from April 13 to April 27, 2026, the company is recruiting self-nominated entries from manufacturers handling sleep-related products. Eligible products include gadgets, bedding, aroma items, beverages, and supplements related to sleep induction and quality, while skincare and hair care products are excluded. The results are scheduled to be announced in late July 2026.
Laguna Garden Hotel in Ginowan City, Okinawa, will host a special Mother's Day Afternoon Tea and a limited Chinese Lunch Set on May 9-10, 2026. The afternoon tea includes a main dish, savories, and sweets, along with a carnation gift and live piano performance. The Chinese lunch set at "Kocchuten" restaurant features a dim sum wagon service and special menu items for ¥3,500 per person.
The knowledge community "Nihon no Jinjibu" (Japan's HR Department), focused on recruitment, training, and organizational development, has opened applications for the "HR Award 2026." The award targets corporate HR initiatives, HR services, and books useful for HR operations, with an application deadline of May 29. The award aims to recognize excellent initiatives through votes from approximately 400,000 regular members and final approval from HR leaders, promoting HR knowledge sharing and corporate development. In 2025, recipients included Honda Motor Co., Ltd., YKK AP Inc., YOUTRUST Inc., Benesse Corporation, and Smart Sodanshitsu Inc.
Kataguruma Inc. announced a free online webinar for childcare facility management and directors, scheduled for April 21, 2026. The webinar will address the financial structure of nursery schools, focusing on optimizing staffing and personnel costs in the context of publicly determined prices and policy revisions by the Children and Families Agency. Shuji Yanagi, an executive consultant from Fukushi Soken Co., Ltd., will be the lecturer.
The ISEKI Group, participating in the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' 'Agriculture Girls Project' since 2013, will host an electric weeding experience event as part of its 'Dreaming 'Agriculture Girls' Support Project'. This event will feature demonstrations and hands-on experience with EGO brand electric products, including ride-on mowers, brush cutters, and blowers, aiming to showcase reduced work burden and quiet operation. The event is scheduled for May 13, 2026 (Wednesday), from 10:15 to 14:30, at ISEKI Agri Co., Ltd.'s Tobe Office (1 Yagura, Tobe-cho, Iyo-gun, Ehime). It targets female agricultural workers, prospective farmers, and facility/green space managers. Participation is free, with a capacity of 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. The application deadline is April 20, 2026 (Monday).
Hotel Pearl City Kobe will host a limited-time "GW Staff Selection Dinner with Half-Buffet" for three days during Golden Week, from May 2 to May 4, 2026. Guests can choose between Japanese Beef Loin Milanese Cutlet or Seafood Acqua Pazza as their main course, complemented by a half-buffet including a 20-item salad bar. The adult price is 5,500 JPY (tax included).
Yamasue Co., Ltd. and JR Kyushu will co-host the "Yamasue & JR Railway Plaza ~GW Family Departure~" event at Chikuzen-Maebaru Station and Yamasue Co., Ltd. on May 4-5, 2026. The event features various paid family-oriented experiences such as mini train rides, mentaiko making, chopstick making, and butter making, along with sales of event-exclusive products.
TBS Radio will broadcast 'Inoue Yoshio by MYSELF' on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 22:00 to 22:30 JST. Yoshio Inoue is the personality, and Seita Ueno will appear as a guest, with Yuichiro Onuki on piano.
The 2026 hito Pop Music Awards will be held on May 23 at the Taipei Arena. Hit Fm Network announced the first wave of performers, including bands Accusefive, Tizzy Bac, icyball, and singers Chang Chen-yue, Tarcy Su, Ann White, Peggy Hsu, and Patrick Brasca. Tarcy Su will celebrate her 36th year in the industry, and Chang Chen-yue will promote his new album "Follow Your Heart," released after a 12-year hiatus.
Boukensha Placole, operating the "PLACOLE & DRESSY" brand, announced a "Wedding First Experience Festival" at DRESSY ROOM OSAKA (KITTE Osaka 6F, directly connected to Osaka Station) on April 25-27 and 29, 2026. The event offers individual consultations for wedding venue selection, wedding dress try-ons, and photo shoots. It features introductions to over 1,700 certified venues nationwide and various wedding-related consultations. Participation is free for 40 pre-booked couples, with special benefits including a limited-time photo shoot and coupons.
Job Live Co., Ltd. announced details for "MUJINTO cinema CAMP JINOSHIMA," an outdoor cinema festival to be held on Jinoshima, an uninhabited island in Arida City, Wakayama Prefecture, from May 30-31, 2026. Featured films include "Begin Again" (directed by John Carney, starring Keira Knightley, etc., 2013, USA) and "The Intouchables" (directed/written by Éric Toledano, etc., starring François Cluzet, etc., 2011, France). The event will also feature live performances by artists like ROCK DJ PARTY "Play it!!" and singer-songwriter Shizuka Kazami, as well as daytime activities such as tent saunas, SUP, driftwood art, and original syrup making. Tickets are currently on sale.
NatureLab Co., Ltd. will set up a 'SVELTY beauty Booth by NatureLab Store' at the final home game of the Tokyo Great Bears professional volleyball team (established by NatureLab in June 2022) against Suntory Sunbirds Osaka in the 2025-26 Daido Life SV.LEAGUE MEN. The event, held on April 17th and 18th at Ariake Coliseum, will feature product sampling of SVELTY beauty protein smoothies and a lottery for purchasers of NatureLab products.
TAC Corporation will host a free online seminar via Zoom on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM JST, targeting the selection formula section of the Social Insurance Labor Consultant exam. Instructor Keiko Nukiba will cover trends, analysis, and strategies for clearing the passing score. A Q&A session will also be included. TAC Corporation, established in December 1980, operates in individual education, corporate training, publishing, and human resources.
Majisemi Co., Ltd. is rebroadcasting a webinar titled "BtoB Lead Acquisition Strategy Changing with AI Adoption." This webinar addresses how the proliferation of generative AI is transforming information gathering and making traditional SEO and advertising less effective for lead generation. It proposes new strategies, including leveraging reliable data-driven media and re-evaluating events like webinars and exhibitions. The webinar is organized by Majisemi Co., Ltd., with cooperation from Open Source Utilization Research Institute Co., Ltd.
Actress Yu Miyazaki will appear as a guest on the TBS Radio program 'Akari Nibu HAPPY CARAVAN' on April 18th and 25th, 2026. A special segment, 'Best GIFT Presentation Battle,' will be held, linked to the TBS Sunday drama 'GIFT' in which Miyazaki stars.
The "NU: Carnival" 4th Anniversary POP UP Store "Neon Carnival -Neon Rush-" opened on April 11, 2026, at Huashan 1914 Creative Park, Hall 7B, Taipei, Taiwan. The event features new merchandise lines "Neon Carnival -Neon Rush-" and "Neon Carnival -The 4th anniversary-", along with limited-edition baby castella. Various purchase benefits, SNS campaigns, and player-exclusive gifts are offered. Admission requires advance reservation via ACCUPASS and is restricted to individuals aged 18 and above with valid photo identification. Reservations close on April 26, 2026.
Godo Kaisha DMM.com announced that DMM TV will live stream three performances of Musical 'Touken Ranbu' Kashu Kiyomitsu Solo Performance Kiwami: the Tokyo premiere on May 1, 2026, at 18:00, the May 25, 2026, 13:00 performance, and the final performance on May 25, 2026, at 18:00. Pre-orders for these live streams began on April 13, 2026, via the DMM TV special website and include an archive viewing period. Individual tickets are priced at 3,800 JPY or 2,200 JPY, while a 3-performance set costs 12,000 JPY. A free DMM.com account is required for viewing, but DMM Premium membership is not necessary.
Lifestyle brand one'sterrace, operated by Lifestyle Innovation Co., Ltd. (World Group), will host an in-store event featuring Miffy merchandise from April 15 to May 17, 2026, across its stores nationwide. The event will showcase new Miffy goods, including a pistachio & lavender series, apparel, and car sunshades. Specific items like all-weather umbrellas (¥3,630), eco-bags (S: ¥1,980), and 350ml plastic bottles (¥1,650) will be available. Miffy is a character created by Dutch author Dick Bruna. one'sterrace celebrates its 29th anniversary this year.
The Japan Small and Medium Business Owners Association (JSMBOA), represented by Director Tetsuaki Ishiguro, will host a free seminar titled "Subsidies/Grants Utilization Seminar 2026 in Kagoshima" on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Kagoshima Prefectural Cultural Center Hozan Hall. Aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing rising labor and raw material costs, the seminar will cover how to find eligible subsidies and grants and practical application know-how. Specific examples include up to JPY 4.5 million for digitalization and AI implementation, and up to JPY 2.5 million for flyer and website creation. JSMBOA highlights that only 5.5% of Japanese SMEs currently utilize these programs, aiming to bridge this information gap.
The 'BEER HOUR FEST in Tokyo Tower 2026' event will be held at the Tokyo Tower outdoor special venue from April 24 to May 6, 2026. This limited-time event offers various beers, including German brands like Hofbräu and Paulaner, and Belgian brand Hoegaarden, along with cocktails and food. Admission is free, and the event is organized by the Oktoberfest Executive Committee.