NQ 80MirAristaApril 14, 2026
Mirarista Co., Ltd. announced "Spatial Address," a new foundational concept that assigns IP address-like identifiers to every location in real space, treating positions as common IDs. This concept normalizes location information obtained by different positioning methods (GNSS, SLAM, etc.) into a single identifier, allowing the same location to be treated with the same ID regardless of indoor or outdoor environments. This enables coordinated operations and overall optimal management based on location information for multiple entities such as people, robots, vehicles, and devices. Related technologies are patent-pending. The concept will be introduced at "Startup JAPAN EXPO 2026" from April 15-16, 2026.
NQ 39プリマハムApril 14, 2026
Prima Ham Co., Ltd. announced that a new TV commercial for its long-selling product "Kaorukun® Arabiki Pork" will begin airing nationwide from April 20, 2026. To commemorate this, a PR event was held on April 13, 2026, featuring actress Nanoka Hara as the new image character. During the event, Hara challenged a "classic stir-fry" cooking demonstration and successfully answered all quiz questions about Kaorukun®, earning the title of "Kaorukun Master." The TVCM aims to expand Prima Ham's customer base by emphasizing good price balance, product reliability, and "two aromas." Kaorukun® uses 11 types of spices, is smoked with cherry wood, and May 9th is designated as "Kaorukun Day."
NQ 38株式会社ユーネットApril 14, 2026
Jōhanke, a jikokumushi (hell-steaming) restaurant located within Hyotan Onsen in Beppu, has introduced a new spring-limited menu called "Seasonal Seiro." The main offering is the "Okubungo Pork and Spring Vegetables Spring Seiro," complemented by other seasonal dishes such as Sawara and bamboo shoot sakura-mushi, and steamed stewed pork. The dishes are prepared using the jikokumushi method, which utilizes hot spring steam to maximize the flavor of ingredients without water or oil. Hyotan Onsen, established in the Taisho era, is a 100% natural hot spring facility that claims to have received 3 Michelin stars for tourism for 14 consecutive years. It is located at 159-2 Kannawa, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture.
NQ 37株式会社講談社April 13, 2026
Kodansha's digital manga platform Comic DAYS launched a new manga series titled 'Satoko wa Jirai Janē kara' by Kana Fumiaki on April 13, 2026. New free chapters will be updated every Monday at noon, and the first chapter is always available for free.
NQ 32株式会社岡田商会April 14, 2026
My Peridot, an online shop based in Nishinomiya, Hyogo, has started accepting reservations for Mother's Day character preserved flower gifts. The lineup includes popular San-X characters such as Rilakkuma, Sumikko Gurashi, and Tarepanda. These preserved flowers require no maintenance, last long, and are allergy-free. Services include nationwide free shipping (excluding Okinawa), free wrapping, and a message card. An early bird discount of up to 1,000 JPY is available for reservations made by April 15, 2026.
NQ 32株式会社e-CHANNELApril 13, 2026
e-CHANNEL Co., Ltd. has released "hoiku-is App," a new tool to support childcare operations, as an extension of its comprehensive information media "hoiku-is" for nursery and kindergarten teachers. The app is free to use and offers features like one-tap access, a dedicated information window, and event-based activity idea notifications. To commemorate the launch, a campaign will be held from April 13, 2026, to May 12, 2026, where 50 users who download the app will be selected by lottery to receive a 1,000 yen Amazon gift card.
NQ 30SRSホールディングス株式会社April 14, 2026
Teishokuya Miyamoto Munashi, a set meal chain operated by M&S Food Service Co., Ltd., will revise its spring/summer grand menu starting April 15, 2026. New menu items include 'Marinated Tuna Bowl and Zaru Soba,' 'Pork Ginger Stir-fry Bowl and Zaru Soba,' and 'Special Pork Miso Soup and Omelet Set Meal,' each priced at 990 yen (tax included). Additionally, an X (formerly Twitter) follow & repost campaign will run from April 15 to April 28, 2026, offering prizes such as a 3,000 yen Amazon Gift Card (5 winners) and a 500 yen digital meal ticket (80 winners).
NQ 21フォーシーズンズ ジャパンコレクションApril 13, 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi will launch a limited-time 'Early Summer French Afternoon Tea' starting May 11, 2026. Executive Pastry Chef Michele Abbatecola will create sweets featuring French early summer fruits and rare loquats, while Guest Chef Charles-Henri will contribute a savory asparagus tart.