AI News 180m Report

2026-04-04 12:00–15:00 JST

43 received, 43 listed, 1 sources

One place for news and notices from 1 countries/regions: Japan, 43 items from 1 source.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES(43)

【Interview Video Released】“Increase the Number of Adults Children Look Up To”: BMC Takes on Structural Flaws in Japanese Society. CEO Eiji Takasu Discusses His 100-Year Vision

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

An interview video featuring BMC株式会社 CEO Eiji Takasu and former announcer Yutaka Hasegawa has been released. They discuss challenges in “education and entrepreneurship” and developing business leaders who can balance love and success.

Companies mentioned:BMC株式会社、YouTube

OTRN 2026 Is Taking Live Shows Back from “Viewing” to “Encountering”—A High-Stakes Close-Quarters Battle Unfolds Before Approximately 3000 People at Zepp Venues in Tokyo and Osaka

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

The live event “OTRN 2026,” which explores the value of live performance, will be held at Zepp venues in Tokyo and Osaka in April, with a crowd of approximately 3000.

【New Opening in Wako City】Storage facility “Sperabo Wako City Shiroko Store” to Open on May 1, 2026!

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The storage facility “Sperabo Wako City Shiroko Store” will open in Wako City, Saitama Prefecture, on May 1, 2026. Special discounted rent will be offered as an opening promotion.

【Well Body】A New Kind of Self-Analysis Based on “Verbs” Is Attracting Attention. Career Event Supports “Career Choices You Can Feel Good About” Without Relying on Job-Hunting Rankings.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Well Body株式会社 will hold a job-hunting event for university students to help them discover their own priorities without relying on job-hunting rankings. 85% of participants said they wanted ongoing support from a mentor.

【Hotel Crown Palais Hamamatsu】Watch the Hamamatsu Festival During Golden Week. Reservations Now Open for a Hamamatsu Festival Kaiseki Meal Featuring Japanese Cuisine While Viewing the Goten Yatai Floats

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Hotel Crown Palais Hamamatsu has begun accepting reservations for its “Hamamatsu Festival Kaiseki” to coincide with the Hamamatsu Festival, taking place from May 3 to 5, 2026. The plan offers a special Japanese meal while guests watch the Goten Yatai floats from a dedicated venue.

Companies mentioned:ホテルマネージメントインターナショナル株式会社

【Event Report】Xiaomi Store Opens Its First Location at LaLaport! Grand Opening at LaLaport Koshien on Saturday, April 4, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Xiaomi Japan opened a Xiaomi Store at LaLaport Koshien on April 4, 2026. It is the brand’s first store at the facility, where customers can experience and purchase more than 200 products.

Companies mentioned:小米技術日本株式会社、三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社

wimo Revises Prices Starting May 1—Ultra-Light Kids’ Bike “wimo kids” Available at Current Prices Through April 30, While Supplies Last

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wimo株式会社 will revise prices for electric-assist bicycles, kids’ bikes and other products starting May 1, 2026, due to factors including rising raw material costs. Products will be sold at current prices through April 30.

Companies mentioned:wimo株式会社

Survey of Current High School Girls! Which King & Prince Member “Seems Like He’d Put Up With Your Selfish Demands”? Plus, Their Favorite King & Prince Songs Revealed!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Wakamono Research, an information site for people in their 10s, surveyed current high school girls about King & Prince members. Kaito Takahashi narrowly outpolled Ren Nagase, with 51.6%, as the one who “seems like he’d put up with your selfish demands.”

“Eiga Kimi to Idol Precure♪ Omatase! Kimi ni Todokeru Kirakkira Live!” to Stream Exclusively on U-NEXT Starting April 28 (Tuesday)!

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U-NEXT will stream “Eiga Kimi to Idol Precure♪” exclusively starting April 28. The hit film, which has surpassed 1.2 billion yen in box-office revenue, will be available to rent or buy.

Companies mentioned:東映アニメーション

\April 4 Is “4-Panel Manga Day”/BOOK☆WALKER Holds a Sale on 4-Panel Manga: More Than 6,000 Titles With Up to 40% in Rewards and 50% Off!

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株式会社ドワンゴ will hold the “4/4 Is 4-Panel Manga Day 2026: The Dramatic 4-Panel Manga” campaign on BOOK☆WALKER from April 4 to 10.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ドワンゴ

Chanson Singer Kumiko to Release New Album “Chanson-Tique Songs Vol. 2”; Tokyo Opera City Concert Set for Friday, October 30, 2026!

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Chanson singer Kumiko will release the second concept album, “Chanson-Tique Songs Vol. 2,” on May 27. A concert at Tokyo Opera City has been announced for October 30 to mark the release.

Companies mentioned:ベイビーブー

Esports Team “REJECT” to Compete in ALGS Year 6 Split 1 Pro League With New Apex Legends Roster

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Esports team REJECT will compete in the ALGS Year 6 Split 1 Pro League, which begins on April 4, 2026. The team boasts the most title divisions and international tournament appearances in Japan, and has won more than 750 million yen in total prize money, ranking first domestically. REJECT has also been selected as a partner team for the Esports World Cup, which has a total prize pool of more than 10 billion yen, and aims to compete in the tournament scheduled for July 2026.

【April 6 Is Castle Day】70% Have Visited a Castle, Citing “History” Rather Than “Instagrammability”—What Makes Castles Appealing? Survey of 8,194 People【Commissioned Primary-Data Surveys for the SEO and AIO Era】

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株式会社メディアシーク conducted a survey of 8,194 people about castles in conjunction with Castle Day (April 6). 70% said they had visited a castle.

【Mito Plaza Hotel】Discover, Create and Make Memories This Golden Week! Special Event Exclusively for Hotel Guests

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Mito Plaza Hotel will hold a free treasure hunt and craft event exclusively for hotel guests during the Golden Week period (Apr. 27–May 11).

“Domestic Beef Hanasaki Steak” Half Price at 999 Yen (1,099 Yen Including Tax)|Available at All Yakiniku Horumon Maruyoshi Meat Shop Locations from Monday, April 6 to Friday, April 17

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Yakiniku Horumon Maruyoshi Meat Shop will run a weekday-only promotion offering “domestic beef Hanasaki steak (flap meat)” at half price: 999 yen (1,099 yen including tax). The promotion runs from April 6 to April 17.

“Okinawa Miso Ramen” Available for a Limited Time Starting in April

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Original【オイシックス新潟】4/18(土)日本ハム戦は「長岡市消防本部コラボDAY」!音楽隊の演奏や消防車の展示、放水体験など親子で楽しめるイベント盛りだくさん

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Oisix Niigata Albirex BC will partner with 長岡市消防本部 for a “Spring Fire Prevention Campaign” during its Nippon Ham game on April 18.

Companies mentioned:オイシックス新潟アルビレックス・ベースボール・クラブ、北海道日本ハムファイターズ、長岡市消防本部、長岡市消防音楽隊

Miyagi-Based “Attivo Gym” Becomes Uniform Sponsor of コバルトーレ女川, Supporting the Team’s Ambitions Alongside the Community

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株式会社ジーズニューコンセプト (Attivo Gym) has become the uniform sponsor of コバルトーレ女川, a soccer club in 女川町, Miyagi Prefecture.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ジーズニューコンセプト、コバルトーレ女川、女川町

Notice: Book Club for “Modern and Contemporary History for Adults: 19th-Century Edition”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

少数株ドットコム株式会社 will hold an online book club on “Modern and Contemporary History for Adults: 19th-Century Edition,” focusing on “East Asian Historical Dialogue,” in late April 2026.

Companies mentioned:少数株ドットコム株式会社、練馬政治研究会、民事8部監視委員会、投資ブラザーズ合同会社、エヌビディア(NVIDIA)

【Voice Cast: Gakuto Kajiwara and Yuki Sakakihara】Promotional Video Released for the 2nd Anniversary of “Inaho-kun Is Supposed to Be My Fake Girlfriend”! Congratulatory Messages From the Cast Also Arrive!

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The manga “Inaho-kun Is Supposed to Be My Fake Girlfriend,” serialized in the web comics magazine Comic Earth Star, marked its 2nd anniversary today, Saturday, April 4, and a commemorative promotional video was released. Gakuto Kajiwara voices Shintaro Mori, while Yuki Sakakihara voices Inaho Sawatari. Volume 4 of the series is also set to go on sale on Wednesday, May 13. The author is Tokonomashi.

Survey of “Dangerous Categories” on YouTube: Category Trends Identified by a Proprietary Analysis Tool to Help Creators Avoid Monetization Removal|2026

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株式会社日本動画センター has released a free report on its survey of “dangerous categories” related to YouTube monetization suspensions. It analyzes AI review criteria and offers guidance on avoiding bans and restoring monetization.

Companies mentioned:YouTube

Fatty Old Driver’s World Travel Map

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Taiwanese traveler 肥宅老司機 has released an interactive travel map, “Fatty Old Driver’s World Travel Map” (FattyMap), documenting food and tourist attractions around the world. Linked to more than 200 podcast episodes, it features the traveler’s own journeys

Home - RGK4IT

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Metadata extracted from the homepage of the official website of Brazilian IT provider RGK4IT. The company provides customized solutions for infrastructure, network connectivity and data management.

約書亞診所 Taipei Hernia Surgery Center | New Minimally Invasive Hernia Surgery, Varicocele Surgery

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約書亞診所 Taipei Hernia Surgery Center provides new minimally invasive hernia surgery and varicocele surgery. Through innovative surgery and specialist physicians, it delivers safe, high-quality medical care to patients from Taiwan and abroad, aiming to provide the ultimate solution to hernias through minimally invasive treatment using the patient’s own tissue.

Pionex | Bitcoin Ethereum Auto buy low and sell high | Free Crypto Trading Bot

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Pionex bills itself as the world’s first exchange with built-in cryptocurrency trading bots, offering automated trading services for Bitcoin and Ethereum. Users can automate strategies to buy at low prices and sell at high prices. This material consists mainly of a technical notice about browser compatibility.

Companies mentioned:Chrome、Safari、Firefox、Microsoft Edge

The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

In April 2026, The New York Times reports on major developments shaking the world, including escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran, NASA’s release of lunar photos from the Artemis program, and speculation about a SpaceX IPO. Geopolitical risks and scientific advances intersect.

Companies mentioned:NASA、SpaceX、Apple、xAI (Grok)

The AI workspace that works for you. | Notion

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Notion announced Notion 3.0, equipped with autonomous AI agent capabilities. It offers a powerful AI workspace that integrates multiple SaaS tools to bring knowledge together and automate work.

Companies mentioned:Ramp、Y Combinator、Fortune 100、G2

村上數位 | Architecture of Order

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Taiwanese IT consulting company 村上數位 (Murakami Digital) introduced its brand concept, “Architecture of Order,” which supports digital transformation for businesses (秩序の

Companies mentioned:村上數位設計有限公司

牧牧教練 Mumu Coach | One-on-One Fitness · Pregnancy Fitness · Group Classes

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牧牧教練 (Mumu Coach) is a specialized fitness service based in Taipei’s Songshan District, offering personal training, pregnancy fitness and small-group classes. Its coaches hold international qualifications such as ACE-CPT.

Companies mentioned:World Gym、Fitness Hub、健生活 Living Fitness

lib.nycu.edu.tw

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The integrated portal for National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) Library has been updated, with enhanced digital research support and smart library features. It offers mobile access, thesis uploads, integrated searches of academic resources, and more for researchers and students.

Companies mentioned:台湾連合大学システム(UST)、台北市立図書館

Taichung Invisalign Diamond-tier Clear Aligner Specialist: 承鴻牙醫’s Dr. 蔡宜廷 | Recommended Orthodontist in Taichung

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承鴻牙醫 in Taichung, led by Dr. 蔡宜廷, has received Invisalign Diamond Elite recognition for 7 consecutive years. Its specialists have completed more than 1000 treatments and have over 30 years of orthodontic experience. Advanced Invisalign technology

All Serialized Series - 夜信 Nightlet

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A list of serialized series on 夜信 Nightlet, a content distribution platform run by Taiwanese architect 唐嘉鴻. It currently features the novel 臺北陰街誌 and the essay 小唐雜談.

Home - 毛茸茸 FLUFFY | Taichung’s Premium In-Home Pet Sitting

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Taichung-based premium in-home pet-sitting service 毛茸茸 FLUFFY is setting a new standard for caring for pets like family, with high-resolution video records and multinational-company SOPs. It was founded out of deep affection for a black dog rescued 11 years ago.

毛小愛 Fluv | Pet-Sitting Platform | In-Home Pet Care, In-Home Pet Sitters, Cat Sitters

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An introduction to 毛小愛 (Fluv), one of Taiwan’s largest pet-sitter matching apps. It offers home visits, dog-walking services and cage-free pet hotels starting at 200 yuan per visit, with sitters who have passed strict screening.

Companies mentioned:巴克幫、SPCA Taiwan、流浪動物花園、Carousell、中山基金會婦女協會、好牧人全人關懷協會

Home - 毛茸茸 FLUFFY | Taichung’s Premium In-Home Pet Sitting

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Taichung-based 毛茸茸 FLUFFY is a pet-sitting service with 11 years of experience. It sees pets as family and provides professional, caring in-home pet care with high-quality records and multinational-company-level SOPs.

Original巴哈姆特電玩資訊站

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巴哈姆特電玩資訊站 is a platform offering comprehensive updates on games and anime. In 2026, the Akihabara Anime Festival opened at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, with image ambassador Enako taking part. The 2026 巴哈姆特 ACG創作大賽 was also held, and many new anime and game releases were announced. Highlights include new seasons of popular anime such as 轉生史萊姆 第四季 and Re:從零開始的異世界生活 第四季, as well as applications for testing the new game 魔物獵人:旅人, supervised by CAPCOM.

OriginalAthemaster 炬識科技

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Athemaster (炬識科技) is a Taiwan- and Silicon Valley-based company specializing in data and AI. Its offerings include consulting, projects, infrastructure and product development centered on “Data as a Product”.

Hao0321 Studio — AI · Games · Visual Stories

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Creative studio Hao0321 Studio, specializing in AI technology, game development and visual storytelling, has launched its official website. It offers AI-assisted music production and original digital con

btse.com

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Console log messages for developers, rather than a news release, were detected on the btse.com website. This is a technical check, not public information.

Original台灣大哥大

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Original台湾大哥大(Taiwan Mobile)に関連するウェブサイトのCSSスタイルシートコードの一部が提供されました。一般的なプレスリリースの文章やニュース内容は含まれていません。

Companies mentioned:台湾大哥大

Home Services · Course Registration · Members’ Store | CM生活+

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CM生活+ is an all-in-one lifestyle services platform offered by CM魅奇學院 (育邦文化教育科技), bringing together home services, course registration and a members’ store. It offers a wide range of services, including air conditioner cleaning and children’s financial literacy camps, as well as discounts using points.

Companies mentioned:CM魅奇學院、育邦文化教育科技

Home – Elnido Insights

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Independent Palawan, Philippines travel guide El Nido Insights has released its latest travel information for 2026. Covering practical details on island hopping, transportation, dining and more, it aims to make travel more convenient for visitors.

Companies mentioned:AirSwift

【Taoyuan, New Taipei, Hsinchu】Waste Removal, Food Waste Removal, Sludge Removal, Scrap Disposal | Licensed Class A Contractor | 宸羽環保

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宸羽環保科技有限公司 provides licensed Class A waste removal services in Taoyuan City, New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County and Miaoli County. Its services include commercial waste, food waste and sludge removal; scrap shredding and disposal; and demolition and site preparation work. It uses GPS tracking and triple-copy form management.

Companies mentioned:宸羽環保科技有限公司

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