https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 42 items from 1 source; Japan, 12 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147428https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147428Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:27:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中華海員總工會 held its delegates' congress in Penghu, encouraging young people to join the maritime team and reaffirming its commitment to protecting seafarers' rights. An 80th anniversary celebration is scheduled for the end of the year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147430https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147430Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:26:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe men's basketball team of 台湾科技大学 won the UBA (University Basketball Association) second division title and will return to the first division next season. Its goal is to reach the top 8. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147429https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147429Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:22:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFollowing Taiwan's return to the list of African swine fever-free countries, Premier Cho Jung-tai thanked industry for its cooperation. The government said it would use the experience to strengthen border controls and disease prevention measures, and deepen coordination with industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147433https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147433Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:21:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAForeign slugger Bonilla of 富邦悍將 recorded the team's 1万th hit, but also made a fielding error during the game. He said he had no excuses for the mistake, and also made a long throw that prevented a run. He expressed eagerness to hit his first home run. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147435https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147435Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:20:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese pitcher Hsu Jo-hsi was demoted to the farm team by Japan's SoftBank Hawks. Manager Hiroki Kokubo said this had been the plan from the outset and was unrelated to the previous day's game. The team's chief baseball officer, Kenji Johjima, also said that feeling dissatisfied could help the player grow, adding that he would aim to return through further intensive training. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147431https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147431Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:13:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中国では、無償捐血者に医療上の優先的用血権を与える「献血法」が悪用され、「献血証」が闇市場で高値で取引される「黒色産業チェーン」が形成されています。仲介業者は、不適格な捐血者を手配し、不正に利益を得ています。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147432https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147432Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:11:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Uni-Lions have fielded many inexperienced young position players this season. Manager Lin Yueh-ping said that fluctuations due to lack of experience were inevitable, but expressed confidence in the team's potential with the saying, “Even a nag has a kick in it.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147434https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147434Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:07:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWriter Zhou Fenling spoke with writer Li Xinlun about her new novel, “鹹菜街.” Zhou discussed her creative process of exploring memory and the inner self, as well as her experimental writing style that crosses the boundaries between novels and prose. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147419https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147419Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:56:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 2026 Tainan Tung Blossom Festival opened today at Meiling in Nanxi, ushering in Taiwan’s earliest romantic display of “April snow.” The event combines traditional Hakka culture, a market featuring local agricultural products, and distinctive tours, showcasing cultural heritage and the vitality of local tourism. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147421https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147421Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:51:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt a forum in Sweden, Taiwan and Nordic countries discussed strengthening defense resilience through cooperation to counter threats from authoritarian states. Maritime and airspace security, critical infrastructure and countering disinformation were the main topics. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147424https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147424Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:48:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChang Yu-cheng of the Fubon Guardians missed practice and went home because he was feeling unwell. Manager Koichi Goto said it was an illness, not an injury, and that his availability tomorrow would depend on how he felt. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147420Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:38:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIran announced today that it had reopened part of its eastern airspace to international flights. Some airports have also reopened, but flight-tracking data show that many aircraft are still avoiding Iranian airspace and taking detours. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147422https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147422Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:36:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA new law on food delivery couriers taking effect in Taiwan in July will require delivery platforms to provide new couriers with at least 3 hours of training, followed by refresher training every 3 years. Training will cover hazard identification and prevention, among other topics. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147423https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147423Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:35:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPolice conducted forensic work at a public restroom near the home of an 11-year-old boy who was murdered in Kyoto, Japan. The boy's stepfather has been arrested on suspicion of abandoning a body, and police suspect he may have temporarily left the body at the restroom. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145150https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145150Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:27:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABrazilian basketball legend Oscar Schmidt, who holds the all-time record for most points scored in Olympic basketball, has died at 68 after battling a brain tumor. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145144https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145144Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:25:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA investment scam falsely claiming to capitalize on oil price fluctuations amid tensions in the Middle East cost a woman about NT$2.42 million. Police issued a warning and urged the public to use the AI function on the 165 hotline. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145145https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145145Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:24:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中国当局は無許可の「幽霊デリバリー」店舗を放置したとして、拼多多や美団などEC7社に計35.97億元（約168億台湾ドル）の罰金を科した。各社は処分を受け入れ、改善を約束した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145143https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145143Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:16:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA weekly digest of major domestic and international news from April 12 to 18. Stories include Hungary's political upheaval, the commutation of Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence in Myanmar, US moves concerning the war in Iran, and President Lai Ching-te's diplomacy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145146https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145146Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:13:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATo prevent exposure to secondhand smoke, Taipei plans to set up 19 smoking areas, including Taiwan's first outdoor “negative-pressure smoking rooms,” at locations such as Ximending by the end of April. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145151https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145151Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:11:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台北神経医学センター has introduced “Dance for PD,” a dance-assisted therapy using music and rhythm for people with Parkinson's disease. The non-drug intervention aims to reduce stiffness and improve walking stability. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145147https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145147Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:08:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANew Zealand's military rejected China's accusation of “interfering with reconnaissance,” saying it was carrying out a monitoring mission for UN sanctions on North Korea in accordance with international law. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145148https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145148Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:04:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAVietnam and China issued a joint statement signaling unprecedentedly close ties. Experts said stalled relations with the United States had created an opportunity for China, while noting that Vietnam remained wary of dependence on China. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145149https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145149Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:01:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe chairman of 世界先進（VIS） donated NT$1 million to his alma mater, Chiayi Senior High School, to establish a “semiconductor classroom.” The initiative will help lay the foundations for semiconductor education at the high school level. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145133Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:51:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMeta reportedly plans to carry out large-scale layoffs on May 20, affecting about 10% of its workforce, or about 8,000 employees. AI-driven efficiency gains are behind the move. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145134https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145134Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:50:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Pingtung 3D Travel Carnival will be held in Pingtung County. The event will offer activities including trial flights in ultralight aircraft, and registration opens on May 1. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145135https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145135Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:49:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台湾・台東市の国立台湾史前文化博物館へ続く地下道で頻発する冠水被害を防ぐため、台東市公所が120万台湾元を投じて排水設備を更新。4月末の完工を目指す。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145136https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145136Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:39:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATwo earthquakes with estimated magnitudes of 5.0 and 5.1 struck Nagano Prefecture, Japan, in quick succession on the afternoon of the 18th. The maximum seismic intensity was 5-lower, and there was no tsunami threat. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145137https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145137Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:38:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAccording to US media reports, China has indicated it may take possession of or dilute Iran's enriched uranium as the Trump administration pursues an agreement with Iran. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145139https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145139Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:36:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese pitcher Hsu Jo-hsi of Japan's SoftBank Hawks was hit hard, giving up 7 runs in 1.2 innings. His former team manager, Yeh Chun-chang, said he had noticed something was wrong since the previous outing and hoped the SoftBank coaching staff would support him. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145138https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145138Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:34:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台湾民衆党の柯文哲主席が夜市での選挙活動中に唐辛子スプレーを吹きかけられた疑いがある事件について、同氏は社会の対立を煽らないよう呼びかけた。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145140https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145140Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:28:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOil prices fell and US stocks surged after Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz. Taiwan's market is also expected to rise, supported by TSMC's strong earnings and foreign investors' return to buying. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145127https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145127Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:28:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Supreme Court upheld the guilty verdict in the sexual assault case involving Taiwanese artist Sakuliu Pavavalung. In response, 国家文化芸術財団（国芸会） revoked his eligibility for the National Award for Arts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145126https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145126Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:24:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA東華病院 in Nantou County has introduced 2 “remote-area medical outreach vehicles,” equipped with advanced medical devices and AI monitors and costing NT$10 million, to strengthen healthcare services in remote areas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145128Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:22:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACPC Taiwan announced that gasoline and diesel prices will remain unchanged next week. To counter the surge in oil prices caused by the war in Iran, it has absorbed cumulative costs of about NT$11.47 billion to help stabilize prices. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145129Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:16:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARising costs for components such as memory have driven up smartphone prices, and shipments in the Indian market fell 3% in the first quarter of 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145130Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:54:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAbout 50 days after the war in Iran broke out, more than 500 million barrels of global oil supplies have been disrupted. The damage has reached US$50 billion, and it is expected to take years to fully restore energy infrastructure. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145117https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145117Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:53:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of Culture's “Picture Book and Illustrated Book School” opened its 2nd term, with Culture Minister Li Yuan encouraging participants to “keep this joyful work going to the end.” Li said the lack of support for the picture book sector had become clear, and outlined a series of policies, including the “Picture Book and Illustrated Book Emerging Talent Award” and the “Golden Picture Book Award.” Of the 30 emerging talents in last year's 1st cohort, 1 has published a book and 12 are negotiating contracts with publishers. Xie Yu-an's work “媽媽手” has had its rights sold to Penguin Random House. The ministry hopes international picture book events will unleash a surge of creative energy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145118https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145118Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:52:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed strong protest and stern condemnation over the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s statement in the “Joint Press Communiqué of the Meeting between the Foreign Ministers of the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Namibia” that “Taiwan is an inseparable part of Chinese territory.” The ministry said the Chinese Communist Party had issued false claims under the guise of other countries to denigrate Taiwan’s sovereignty and was trying to create the false impression of an “international consensus.” It emphasized that the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the People’s Republic of China are not subordinate to each other, and that Taiwan’s sovereignty belongs solely to the people of Taiwan. It urged countries to reject China’s unilateral political maneuvering. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145119https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145119Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:44:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAYilan County’s Wu Sha Junior High School came under fire for disturbing a black-crowned night heron’s nest while pruning trees on campus. The school apologized, covered the nest with a black waterproof tarp, and cordoned off the area around the affected tree to establish an ecological observation reserve. The parent birds have returned to the nest and are feeding their chicks. The county Agriculture Department said the act was not subject to penalties under the Wildlife Conservation Act, but advised the school to hold its landscaping contractor accountable for negligence and include the incident in life education materials. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145120Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:39:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKo Ching-hsien, a 19-year-old position player with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the United States, showed the results of adjustments to his batting stance, hitting his first home run in his 2nd game in 1A this season. He recorded 3 hits in the game and had an extra-base hit for 2 consecutive games. Although the team lost 4-5, Ko went 3-for-4 with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored. The club had supported adjustments to his batting stance and mechanics, hoping to improve his power. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145121https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145121Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:35:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s Ministry of Transportation announced a proposed legal amendment this week requiring large vehicles carrying hazardous materials to be equipped with GPS starting Jan. 1, 2028. Violators would face fines of up to 18,000 yuan. The measure aims to improve the efficiency and safety of hazardous materials transport management by connecting vehicle tracking data to a designated platform, enabling real-time monitoring and reports of abnormal conditions. The legislative process is expected to be completed in the second half of this year, with operators given a 1-year grace period. Of the 14,013 large vehicles that applied for temporary permits to transport hazardous materials between 2022 and 2024, 4,923 have already installed GPS equipment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145122Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:28:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA中国大陸全国台湾同胞投資企業聯誼会（台企聯）の第7期会長選挙委員会第1回会議が上海で開催され、廈門台協会長の韓螢煥氏が第7期会長候補に、鄭州台協会長の王尚卿氏が監事長候補にそれぞれ選出された。これらの候補者は今後、会員大会で承認される予定で、会員大会は通常5月に開催される。韓螢煥氏は、台企聯の活動への参加は個人の意思によるもので、多くの時間と労力を要すると述べている。台企聯は2007年に設立された非営利団体で、3年ごとに役員改選が行われる。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147425Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:07:50 +0900JapanPR TIMES東北大学 and 岡山大学 have uncovered a new mechanism behind the diversity of fish fins. They found that the evolution of fin spines hinged on breaking free from rod-shaped collagen. 岡山大学 aims to help achieve the SDGs and create new value as a regional core university with distinctive strengths. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147426Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNational Theatre Live’s The Audience, opening on May 1 (Friday), returns to the screen as a gem of contemporary British theater that captivated audiences around the world. Several special videos showcasing the production’s appeal have also been released, building anticipation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147427Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:48:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES沖縄の自然体験型施設「ビオスの丘」で、2026年に「らんの花祭り うりずん2026『らんの舞』」が開催されます。湖水観賞舟や水牛車、カヌーなどを通して亜熱帯の森と湖の自然を体感でき、ランをはじめとした南国植物や四季折々の花々を楽しめます。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147417https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147417Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:40:20 +0900JapanPR TIMESSocial Update Company, which aims to realize a “lifestyle where people can see who they are dealing with” through its proprietary blockchain technology, has launched “Original Tiger Mask Electricity.” It is a new electricity service that contributes to solving contemporary social issues. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n147418Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:35:43 +0900JapanPR TIMES岡山大学 announced its analysis of infection trends and healthcare provision capacity in Okayama Prefecture as of March 30, 2026. The university aims to help achieve the SDGs and create new value as a regional core university with distinctive strengths. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145142https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145142Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA spring tennis experience event for parents and children will be held. The initiative promotes a healthier society and smiles in local communities through tennis. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145141https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145141Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNative Camp has added a new “Beginner Level” for newcomers to its popular “Daily News” materials. Even beginners in online English conversation can use news as learning material with confidence. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145131https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145131Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:32:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社木立 announced the full-scale launch of its AI-powered system development business, saying it would also handle large-scale projects. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145132https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145132Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:28:38 +0900JapanPR TIMESProduct comparison service mybest will hold an event on April 18, inviting Natsuki Kato and offering visitors the chance to try more than 100 baby products. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145124Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSAK University, which brings together IT schools and other institutions operated by 株式会社エスアイイー, has opened early applications for spring 2027 enrollment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145123Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA new overnight plan has launched in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, combining a sauna experience where guests can stay without bringing anything and take a plunge into the river with sauna cuisine. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145125https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260418-15/index-en.html#n145125Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:57:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESスカイパックツアーズ has launched a new overnight-departure tour from Kobe to Okinawa, “たす旅.” Coupons worth up to 40,000 yen off are also available.