AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-07 03:00–06:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 12 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 4 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en ＝LOVE's 20th single, “劇薬中毒,” recorded a career-best first-week sales of 360,000 copies, earning No. 1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Ranking for the 2nd consecutive release and the 7th time overall!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49218https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49218Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 20th single “劇薬中毒” by idol group ＝LOVE, produced by Rino Sashihara, recorded a career-best first-week sales of 360,000 copies and claimed No. 1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Ranking for the 2nd consecutive release and the 7th time overall. The track has become a viral hit, surpassing 30 million cumulative streams, and the group has a large-scale tour and stadium concert ahead. New TV commercial for Häagen-Dazs Crispy Sandwich starring TWICE's SANA. Against a vivid blue sky, it announces the arrival of “The Green Tea,” the new classic Crispy Sandwich flavor! “It's finally unveiled!” commercial begins airing today.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49217https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49217Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESHäagen-Dazs Japan has begun airing a new TV commercial, “It's finally unveiled!,” featuring TWICE's SANA, and will sell its new Crispy Sandwich “The Green Tea” nationwide year-round starting April 7. Featuring premium matcha and white chocolate, the product will also be promoted with a web commercial as a new classic flavor. Tokyo City Keiba names Ryusei Yokohama as its 2026 image character! The communication theme is “Twinkle Race STAR☆T! to Make Japan Shine”.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49216https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49216Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTokyo City Keiba (TCK) has appointed actor Ryusei Yokohama as its image character for 2026 and chosen “Twinkle Race STAR☆T! to Make Japan Shine” as its communication theme. To mark the 40th anniversary of Twinkle Race, Japan's first night horse racing, Mika Nakashima will sing the new commercial's image song. More than just fragrance, a new “skin-kind fabric softener inspired by skincare*¹” is here! Its unique formula contains hyaluronic-acid softening ingredients*², creating a “moist, fluffy veil” for a smooth feel against the skin.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49215https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49215Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMAISON BLOOM株式会社 has launched FANDLY, a new fabric-care brand inspired by skincare. This fabric softener contains hyaluronic-acid softening ingredients and offers a pleasant feel against the skin and an elegant, perfume-like fragrance, proposing a new lifestyle. Starring Masaki Okada! A refreshing invitation to “start caring for your gut after meals※”! New Biofermin S Tablets' commercial “Forest Kitchen” begins airing April 7 (Tuesday). Okada also opens up about struggling to cook for himself and shares memories of living alone.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49214https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49214Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTaisho Pharmaceutical will begin airing a new commercial for its digestive medicine New Biofermin S Tablets, “Forest Kitchen,” nationwide starting April 7, starring actor Masaki Okada. The commercial suggests an easy way to start caring for gut health by taking the tablets after meals and speaks to consumers who struggle with planning daily meals. Masatoshi Hamada and Shinji Ono reveal their personal favorite recipes—the dishes they really eat! “I've always loved Sapporo Ichiban.” New spring TV commercial airs nationwide starting April 9 (Thursday).https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49213https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49213Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSanyo Foods' Sapporo Ichiban Soy Sauce Flavor marks its 60th anniversary in 2026, and a new TV commercial starring Masatoshi Hamada and Shinji Ono will begin airing nationwide on April 9. The campaign celebrates their love of Sapporo Ichiban as they enjoy it with their own favorite recipes. Starring Masaki Okada! A refreshing invitation to “start caring for your gut after meals※”! New Biofermin S Tablets' commercial “Forest Kitchen” begins airing April 7 (Tuesday).https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49212https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49212Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES大正製薬株式会社 will begin airing a new nationwide commercial for its digestive medicine New Biofermin S Tablets, “Forest Kitchen,” on April 7, 2026, starring actor Masaki Okada. The commercial encourages people to care for their gut after meals. Okayama University holds meeting with 愛媛大学 on developing and deploying research and development management personnel to support distinctive regional national universities and advance transformation.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49203https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49203Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:50:14 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn March 27, 2026, Okayama University and 大阪大学 visited 愛媛大学 and held a meeting on developing and deploying research and development management personnel. The meeting was part of a 文部科学省 initiative aimed at revitalizing academia in the Chugoku and Shikoku region and promoting university reform. 『漂着する光景 | Drifted Presence』安永ケンタウロス写真展https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49200https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49200Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:22:28 +0900JapanPR TIMESA photography exhibition by photographer 安永ケンタウロス, “漂着する光景 Drifted Presence,” will be held as part of the Kyoto International Photography Festival KG+ 2026 program. At kojin kyoto, along the Kamo River, works themed around water and washi paper will be displayed, presenting a serene world where traditional materials meet photographic expression. Taipei Custom Stainless-Steel Food Service Equipment | Commercial Kitchen Planning | 永發-YouFondIthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49207https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49207Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:54:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe website of 永發-YouFondIt, which handles custom stainless-steel food service equipment and commercial kitchen planning in Taipei. The page content consists mainly of JavaScript code for website speed and browser compatibility. geomatics.app | Engineering Surveying and LiDAR Scanning in Tainan and Chiayihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49206https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49206Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:53:26 +0900JapanPR TIMESgeomatics.app provides high-precision surveying services, including LiDAR scanning, photogrammetry, UAV surveying and land surveying, for architects and engineering consultants in Taiwan's Tainan and Chiayi regions. La Cozzi 拉釦子樂團 | Official Websitehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49205https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49205Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:52:46 +0900JapanPR TIMESTaiwanese handmade music band La Cozzi 拉釦子樂團 offers live performance services for weddings and commercial events through its official website. The band aims to bring special moments to life with emotionally rich live music. Trump says he could destroy Iran overnight; Hegseth: Large-scale strikes underwayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49221https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49221Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:47:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPresident Trump declared that if Iran does not make concessions by the deadline, he will destroy its infrastructure overnight. The U.S. defense secretary also warned of an attack on an unprecedented scale. Rescue of stranded Iranian airman; Trump says more than 170 military aircraft were deployedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49222https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49222Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe U.S. military deployed numerous aircraft to rescue a pilot whose plane made an emergency landing in Iran. Trump also warned the media over leaks of operational information. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard intelligence chief killed in Israeli airstrike; Iran vows revengehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49208https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49208Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:56:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn Israeli airstrike killed Iran's top intelligence official in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iran vowed devastating retaliation. Iran rejects ceasefire proposal; Trump reiterates 4/7 deadlinehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49199https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260407-03/index-en.html#n49199Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:43:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAfter Iran rejected a ceasefire, President Trump warned that the United States would launch a major attack on Iranian infrastructure if no agreement is reached by the deadline.