AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-23 00:00–03:00 JST｜Page 1 of 10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 948 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 18 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en [Okayama University] Okayama University Senior and Mid-Career Researcher Support Package, 1st Initiative: Establishment of Okayama University Honorary Professor and Distinguished Professor positions — A system extending the retirement age to 75 to enable continued researchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190910https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190910Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:06:51 +0900JapanPR TIMES岡山大学は、シニア・ミドル研究者支援パッケージの第1弾として、75歳まで定年延長が可能な「岡山大学栄誉教授・卓越教授」制度を新設しました。これは、若手からシニアまで全年代の研究者を支援し、研究活動の継続を可能にする日本初の取り組みです。 “Fortress City Under Attack: Huis Ten Bosch” launches on April 24, 2026! First unveiling of “Shower of Lights: HARMONICS WITH EVANGELION,” the grand finale of an Evangelion experience to enjoy for 1 full day!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190880https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190880Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:06:31 +0900JapanPR TIMESA new Evangelion attraction has opened at Huis Ten Bosch, where the commemorative night show “Shower of Lights,” featuring Yoko Takahashi, was unveiled for the first time. [奈良県] Visiting Nara Park during Golden Week? Use the park-and-ride parking lots!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190127https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190127Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:02:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo ease congestion around Nara Park during Golden Week, park-and-ride parking lots will be available on weekends and public holidays from April 25 to May 6. The operating hours will be extended until 21:00, and parking at the Convention Center will newly be free. “Samsung Galaxy A57 5G” (unlocked model) goes on sale todayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190884https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190884Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSamsung Electronics Japan began sales on April 23, 2026, of the slim, large-screen “Samsung Galaxy A57 5G” (unlocked model), equipped with the latest AI features, “Awesome Intelligence.” <Samsung> “Samsung Galaxy A57 5G” (unlocked model) goes on sale todayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190883https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190883Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSamsung Electronics Japan launched the unlocked “Samsung Galaxy A57 5G” on April 23, 2026. The practical latest smartphone features AI functions and a 3-lens camera. <ソフトバンク> “Samsung Galaxy A57 5G” goes on sale todayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190882https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190882Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSamsung Electronics Japan began sales today, April 23, 2026, of the AI-enhanced “Samsung Galaxy A57 5G” smartphone at ソフトバンク outlets and other retailers nationwide. <Docomo> “Samsung Galaxy A57 5G” goes on sale todayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190881https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190881Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSamsung Electronics Japan has launched the slim, lightweight latest smartphone “Samsung Galaxy A57 5G,” equipped with the “Awesome Intelligence” AI feature, at Docomo retailers nationwide. Creating health benefits through laughter | Saiseikai Narashino Hospital plans and sponsors “Yoshimoto Kogyo On Stage”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190172https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190172Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人正しい医療知識を広める会 partnered with Yoshimoto Kogyo to organize a comedy show at an event at Saiseikai Narashino Hospital, aiming to lower psychological barriers to seeking medical care. The event seeks to create health benefits through laughter and bring local residents and medical institutions closer together. World’s first “token unification” technology overcomes the “vocabulary wall” between LLMshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190171https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190171Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNTT has developed the world’s first “token unification” technology to overcome the “vocabulary wall” between different large language models (LLMs). It makes it possible to reduce LLM token vocabularies without sacrificing accuracy and to integrate and transfer knowledge between different LLMs. Sell by communicating your value! A hands-on program for promoting your company’s productshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190170https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190170Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES大阪府商工会連合会 will run a hands-on program from June through December of Reiwa 8 to help small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses promote their products. Through seminars and participation in a product exhibition in Tokyo, the program will offer effective public relations strategies and sales opportunities, aiming to develop business operators. First orders up 50%. AI answers “What should I do next?” Jimdo launches “AI Companion,” a new feature offering hands-on support for website management and business growthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190169https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190169Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKDDI Web Communications launched “AI Companion,” a new feature that uses AI to support website management and business growth on its website creation service Jimdo, on April 20, 2026. In an early example in Germany, results included a 50% increase in first orders within 30 days of starting to use the service. Lattice launches “PMI Navigator Series,” a package for 3D drawings for XVL Studiohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190168https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190168Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLattice Technology will launch “XVL Studio PMI Navigator Basic,” the 1st product in the “PMI Navigator Series,” a package for 3D drawings for its 3D data software “XVL Studio,” on May 22, 2026. The package will promote end-to-end use of 3D data in manufacturing and support digital transformation from design through manufacturing and quality control. Space Compass selected for JAXA’s “Space Strategy Fund”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190167https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190167Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSpace Compass has been selected for JAXA’s “Space Strategy Fund” and will carry out a research, development and demonstration project for a data relay service using satellite optical communications. The project will address the rapid growth in space data and aims to realize the world’s first commercial GEO optical data relay service. Marking its 45th anniversary, matchmaking agency Sunmarie completely revamps its website. In response to the limits of “time-efficient matchmaking,” it promotes fulfilling marriages that envision life after the wedding.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190166https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190166Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMatchmaking agency Sunmarie marked its 45th anniversary and completely revamped its official website on April 22, 2026. In response to a matchmaking market focused on time efficiency, it has adopted “Comprehensive support for both marriage and life afterward” as its new concept and will strengthen services centered on helping clients make choices they feel good about. Global Partners’ Yamamoto, who achieved a 2% employee turnover rate, ¥0 in recruitment costs and an average annual salary of ¥9.36 million through “Zoss,” to discuss “unconventional management techniques” at a study session on June 30 (Tue.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190165https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190165Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社経営参謀 will hold a study session on June 30 featuring Koji Yamamoto of Global Partners, who will discuss “unconventional management techniques” that achieve a 2% employee turnover rate, ¥0 in recruitment costs and an average annual salary of ¥9.36 million. The event aims to invigorate Japanese companies. SUPER JUNIOR’s Donghae to hold his first solo concert!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190164https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190164Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSUPER JUNIORのドンヘがデビュー21年目にして初のソロフルアルバム『ALIVE』をリリースし、好調なセールスを記録。さらに、ソウルと日本（大阪・東京）でのソロコンサートツアー『2026 DONGHAE 1ST SOLO CONCERT TOUR [ALIVE] IN JAPAN』の開催も決定しました。 ACSiON launches anti-phishing service for Tokyu Corporationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190163https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190163Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESACSiON has launched an anti-phishing service for TOKYU POINT and the “Tokyu Plus” web services and app provided by 東急株式会社. The service aims to protect users from increasingly sophisticated phishing scams and preserve companies’ brand value and trust. NTT Anode Energy completes construction of the Kamitonno Battery Storage Facility it developedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190162https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190162Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe grid-scale “Kamitonno Battery Storage Facility” in Kamitonno, Nogata, Fukuoka Prefecture, developed and built by NTT Anode Energy, has been completed, and Eku Energy Japan began operations in April 2026. NTT Anode Energy will also monitor and maintain the facility, contributing to the wider adoption of renewable energy. 日本ペイントグループ announces affiliation agreements with women’s table tennis players Hitomi Sato and Saki Shibatahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190161https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190161Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本ペイントグループ has signed affiliation agreements with women’s table tennis players Hitomi Sato and Saki Shibata. Both players will continue competing in the T League as members of 日本ペイントマレッツ and contribute to raising the company’s brand recognition through their performances at major competitions in Japan and abroad. Online event on May 13 (Wed.) at 19:00! For affluent clients who want more than just “protecting” their wealth — strategies for inheritance planning and asset management to avoid regrethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190160https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190160Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGentosha Gold Online will hold a free webinar on “Inheritance Planning × Asset Management” for affluent clients on May 13, with Sonobe Takato, representative of Investance Wealth Management, as the speaker. The “2026 Biogen Cup Remote Sports Tournament” brings people together through sports, using technology to overcome barriers of distance and physical abilityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190159https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190159Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBiogen Japan, Ori Research Institute and the Online Boccia Association are jointly holding the “2026 Biogen Cup Remote Sports Tournament,” where people with physical limitations can participate remotely. The event offers opportunities to make friends and have fun through sports, with 2 events: OriHime soccer and online boccia. Which prefectures are keen on helping people find partners and get married?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190158https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190158Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey has found that in Japan, where the birthrate is declining and the population is aging, 41.7% of young people around the age of 20 are looking for a partner or someone to marry, but only 37.6% are taking action. Use of dating apps has reached 73.3%, with “Tapple” the most widely used. A limited-time new drink made with “Maison Perrier Chic” is now available at シアトルズベストコーヒー locations.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190157https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190157Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Peach Lemon Tea Soda,” a limited-time drink made with “Maison Perrier Chic,” a sister brand of “Maison Perrier” handled by 日仏貿易株式会社, will go on sale at シアトルズベストコーヒー locations starting April 23, 2026. It features a refreshing, light taste. 大阪府 × Lean on Me releases video content showcasing the appeal of frontline work under the theme “Disability welfare work is creative”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190156https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190156Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLean on Me, Inc. released video content on March 26, 2026, in partnership with 大阪府, under the theme “Disability welfare work is creative.” The project aims to secure personnel for the disability welfare sector and promote the appeal of frontline work. Hakuhodo Products launches an art co-creation program with people with disabilities through a business partnership with Cross Teamhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190155https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190155Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHakuhodo Products has partnered with Cross Team to launch “Co-Creation Creative Workshops,” where people with disabilities (Challenged Designers®) and company employees create art together. The program aims to promote DE&I and contribute to business results. JR Central × “Ekikome!” series collaboration campaign: 5th installment confirmedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190154https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190154Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMobile Factory will hold “Chiwa’s Toyohashi Round Trip,” the 5th collaboration campaign between the location-based game series “Ekikome!” and JR Central. To mark the debut of the new character “Toyohashi Chiwa,” the campaign will feature a digital stamp rally, distribution of promotional items and special decorations on the Tokaido Shinkansen and in Toyohashi. Rakuten Card to hold “GW Exclusive! A Chance to Win 10,000 Points Every Day! Increased Odds Stamp Rally!” campaign starting Friday, May 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190153https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190153Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESRakuten Card will hold the “GW Exclusive! A Chance to Win 10,000 Points Every Day! Increased Odds Stamp Rally!” campaign starting May 1 to coincide with Golden Week. Collect stamps in the Rakuten Card app to enter a daily drawing for 10,000 points. Even if you don’t win, you’ll receive 1 point, and the more stamps you collect, the higher your chances of winning. More merchants are joining “d払い”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190152https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190152Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNTT DOCOMO is expanding the number of merchants participating in its mobile payment service “d Barai,” increasing opportunities to use points at local stores and for online shopping. This will make life more rewarding and convenient for users. シアトルズベストコーヒー to offer “Peach Lemon Tea Soda” made with メゾンペリエ Chic Roselini for a limited time!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190151https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190151Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOperated by JR九州ファーストフーズ株式会社, シアトルズベストコーヒー will sell “Peach Lemon Tea Soda” for a limited time starting April 23, 2026. The new drink is made with メゾンペリエ Chic Roselini and features the refreshing flavors of peach and lemon tea. Fall 2026 Home Collection: Ralph Lauren, a pioneer who has continually reimagined lifestyle design, expresses the enduring connection between fashion and homehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190150https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190150Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESRalph Lauren unveiled its Fall 2026 Home Collection at Milan Design Week. With the fusion of fashion and home as its theme, the collection presented 2 new lines, “Saddlebrook” and “Sterling Square,” expressing the essence of lifestyle design. The 3 business skills executives are concerned about and prioritize in the age of AI: “creative thinking,” “the ability to think things through and see them through,” and “writing skills”; capability challenges vary depending on companies’ use of AIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190149https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190149Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Japan Management Association (JMA) released the results of its 2025 fiscal year survey on management challenges. As AI becomes more widespread, the 3 skills of “creative thinking,” “the ability to think things through independently,” and “writing skills” are increasingly valued, while concerns have also emerged about declining abilities due to dependence on AI. Applications for the 1st round of the fan club presale lottery for “KANG HA NEUL FAN MEETING in JAPAN 2026 ‘ALWAYS Season3’” open today, April 22 (Wed.), at 18:00!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190148https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190148Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESActor Kang Ha-neul’s Japan fan meeting “ALWAYS Season3” will be held in Yokohama on July 25, 2026. The fan club presale lottery opened today, April 22, at 18:00. Travel app “NEWT” announces 2026 Golden Week overseas travel trendshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190147https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190147Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESReiwa Travel, which operates the travel app “NEWT,” announced overseas travel trends for Golden Week 2026. The findings revealed a split trend: a preference for nearby destinations, with South Korea accounting for about half of trips, and growing demand for “affordable mid-distance” destinations such as Vietnam and Indonesia, amid the weak yen and rising fuel prices. Jin LEON, leader of the fire knife dance team Shibao라, and first-time competitor Yuta Noa to compete in the Fireknife Dance World Championshiphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190146https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190146Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSpa Resort Hawaiians in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, announced that it will send Jin LEON and Yuta Noa of its resident team Shibao라 to the 33rd Fireknife Dance World Championship in Hawaii. They aim to showcase Japan’s long-standing tradition of skill to the world and win the title for the first time. Original acrylic coasters featuring newly drawn illustrations are coming! Limited-time collaboration for the “Aikatsu! series” at “Bandai Namco Cross Spot,” where you can enjoy it at the movies!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190145https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190145Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBandai Namco Experience and Amusement will hold a limited-time collaboration with the “Aikatsu! series” at “Bandai Namco Cross Spot” inside イオンシネマ starting May 2, 2026. Acrylic coasters featuring exclusive newly drawn illustrations and original merchandise will be available for purchase. イケア、中国・四国地方において2店舗目、岡山県では初となる店舗「IKEA岡山」を4月24日（金）にオープンhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190144https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190144Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESイケア・ジャパンが2026年4月24日、岡山県初となる店舗「IKEA岡山」をイオンモール岡山内にオープン。中国・四国地方で2店舗目となり、地域住民に快適でサステナブルな暮らしを提案します。 Props and set pieces from the film “Mount Fuji, Coffee, and the Equation for Happiness” on display at Bunkyo Gakuin University, where the film is sethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190143https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190143Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBunkyo Gakuin University has established a permanent gallery at its Hongo Campus displaying props and set pieces from the film “Mount Fuji, Coffee, and the Equation for Happiness.” The gallery highlights the connection with the film, which was based on a book by the university’s founder, and offers students and visitors an educational and cultural experience. Early summer light that wraps around the heart: “Hotaru Biyori”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190142https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190142Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe firefly-viewing event “Hotaru Biyori” will be held at HANA・BIYORI, operated by Yomiuriland, from May 23 to July 1. Visitors can see 2 species of fireflies raised in-house, and the event will also include study sessions and Tanabata activities, offering a relaxing early-summer experience. Showa 100th Anniversary: Feature screenings of “Unearthed Classics! Films to Watch Now, 100 Years into Showa — Shin-Bungeiza Edition,” presented by 5 Japanese film companies and 新文芸坐https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190141https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190141Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark the 100th anniversary of the Showa era, 5 Japanese film companies (東宝・松竹・KADOKAWA・東映・日活) and Kinema Junpo have joined forces. 新文芸坐 will host a special program of 10 carefully selected classic films, along with talk events featuring director Yoji Yamada and others. For PR and marketing professionals: Free release of case studies on surveys featured in Yahoo!ニュース from January to March 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190140https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190140Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESIDEATECH, Inc. has released a free collection of case studies of survey announcements featured in Yahoo!ニュース from January to March 2026. It explains 3 key factors in gaining media exposure—“relevance to trends,” “targeted focus,” and “relatability”—through specific examples, supporting PR strategies for B2B companies. [Sint-Truiden] Sponsorship agreement signed with 株式会社MARK Nhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190139https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190139Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESベルギー1部リーグのシント＝トロイデンVV（STVV）は、広報PR事業を展開する株式会社MARK Nと2025-2026シーズンのシルバースポンサー契約を締結した。同社のロゴは練習着の背中に掲出され、日本企業のグローバル挑戦とスポーツを通じた社会価値創出を支援する。 Leverages makes 株式会社ペンマーク a group companyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190138https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190138Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESレバレジーズ株式会社が、大学生向け履修管理SNS「Penmark」を運営する株式会社ペンマークをグループ会社化。学生生活のDXとキャリア支援を統合し、大学生活から就職までの一気通貫なサポート体制を構築することを目指す。 <Survey on children’s vision correction and eyeglass use / Analysis of vision data from 2,300 elementary school students>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190137https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190137Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESIntermestic, operator of the Zoff eyewear brand, has released vision data from 2,300 elementary school students along with a survey of parents and teachers. The findings reveal that about half of children who need vision correction do not receive it, as well as a lack of knowledge among parents. Are you prepared to learn about the past of the person you love? The desire-filled coming-of-age mystery of obsessive love, “Please Don’t Investigate the Person I Loved,” goes on sale April 22! Nao Shirotsuki of Takane no Nadeshiko is left with a troubled heart and regrets! The truth is hidden within the cover.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190136https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190136Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFutabasha will publish “Please Don’t Investigate the Person I Loved,” a coming-of-age mystery of obsessive love by Harumi Miura, on April 22. A special website offering a simulated search experience will also launch. Head to Hong Kong to meet the adorable twin pandas turning 2 this year! Special tours with priority entry and private viewing of the giant pandas now on salehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190135https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190135Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESClub Tourism has launched a special tour, limited to departures on August 1, 2026, offering priority entry and a private viewing of the twin giant pandas turning 2 at Hong Kong Ocean Park. The tour is limited to the first 40 people. — “J:COM Hikari Day” to be held at Hanshin Koshien Stadium — Figure skater Kaori Sakamoto to try her hand at the ceremonial first pitch at Hanshin Koshien Stadium: “I’ll deliver my own powerful fastball, filled with gratitude and a ‘Thank you!!’”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190134https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190134Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESJ:COM will hold “J:COM Hikari Day” during the Hanshin vs. Giants game on May 2, 2026. Figure skater Kaori Sakamoto, who has announced her retirement, will throw the ceremonial first pitch. All-weather pickleball facility “PICA PICKLE FUJISAIKO” to open at PICA Lake Saiko on April 29 (Wednesday)! — Racket sports from around the world gather at the foot of Mount Fuji —https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190133Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ピカ, part of the 富士急グループ, will open the all-weather multi-court racket sports facility “PICA PICKLE FUJISAIKO” at PICA Lake Saiko in Yamanashi Prefecture on April 29, 2026. Visitors can enjoy 7 sports, including the globally popular pickleball. 【Dior】“House of Dior Shinsaibashi,” a new special destination opening in Osakahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190132https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190132Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESDior will open a new boutique, “House of Dior Shinsaibashi,” in Osaka’s Shinsaibashi district on May 21, 2026. Designed by Sou Fujimoto and Peter Marino, the site will also include a restaurant. Second edition of the reading and horror-story performance “Ka dans no Katariba” to be held, featuring 5 stories selected by Masao Yoshiihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190131https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190131Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESYoshimoto Kogyo will stage the second installment of “Ka dans no Katariba,” a reading performance based on an original concept by Masao Yoshii, in Tokyo and Osaka in August 2026. Notable comedians and others will write the scripts, and a special performance featuring Koji Matoba as a guest is also planned. DMM GAMES’ “転職魔王～リストラ勇者のお仕置きセレナーデ～” launches a spectacular campaign offering a total of 500,000 DMM points through an official X follow-and-repost promotion and an in-game Rita Awakening lottery!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190130Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA campaign offering a total of 500,000 DMM points has launched in DMM GAMES’ “転職魔王.” A new character, “【アルティメット】リタ,” and a new event have also been added. 【JAF Iwate】JAF booth to be set up at the “Tono Spring Festival,” touring Tono in spring♪https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190129Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe JAF Iwate branch will set up a booth promoting children’s traffic safety at the “Tono Spring Festival” on April 25, 2026. “AMNIBUS” to launch new products at Hatsune Miku “Magical Mirai 2026”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190128Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アルマビアンカ will sell new “AMNIBUS” products, including acrylic stands, at Hatsune Miku “Magical Mirai 2026,” both at the venue and through the official online store. Bringing thoughtfully made quality into everyday life: a new line from “URBAN RESEARCH DOORS”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190173https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190173Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:58:51 +0900JapanPR TIMESURBAN RESEARCH DOORS will begin accepting preorders for its new line on April 21, 2026, with sales starting May 8. The line features high-quality materials and relaxed silhouettes, offering basic items designed to be enjoyed for years. A special “DOORS” tag identifies the collection. Notice of advertising placement at Hanshin Koshien Stadiumhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190174https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190174Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:57:59 +0900JapanPR TIMESOutdoor products maker NANGA has announced sponsorships of the professional baseball team Hanshin Tigers and Hanshin Koshien Stadium, and will begin displaying company advertisements inside the stadium this season. The move reflects the company’s affinity with baseball’s spirit of relentless challenge and its alignment with the brand’s values. A new kind of everyday wear for adults with an easygoing feel, from “URBAN RESEARCH DOORS”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190175https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190175Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:57:30 +0900JapanPR TIMESURBAN RESEARCH DOORS has unveiled a new line focused on high-quality materials and a relaxed feel. Preorders open April 21, with sales beginning May 8 at select stores and online, offering a new take on everyday wear for adults. A special collection celebrating eternal icon Marilyn Monroe, from SENSE OF PLACEhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190176https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190176Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:56:00 +0900JapanPR TIMESSENSE OF PLACE by URBAN RESEARCH will launch the “Marilyn Monroe™ Collection,” inspired by Marilyn Monroe, on April 21, 2026. <News> “EGG Console Hydlide PC-8801” set for release on Steam® on April 29, 2026.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190177https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190177Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:55:23 +0900JapanPR TIMESD4 Enterprise will release the classic RPG “Hydlide PC-8801” on Steam on April 29, 2026, through its retro game distribution service EGG Console. 都心オフィスのランチ課題に新提案 ごはんじかん、1人525円の法人向け手作り惣菜ランチ提供を開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190178https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190178Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:51:25 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Kazamidoriが展開する「ごはんじかん」は、都心オフィスのランチ課題解決のため、1人525円で導入可能な法人向け手作り惣菜ランチの提供を開始した。 “I wished I had someone to talk to”: expressing those feelings in five-seven-five — entries now open for the Back-Office Senryu Contesthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190180https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190180Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESRX Japan合同会社 has opened submissions for the “Back-Office Senryu Contest,” inviting people working in back-office departments to express their real-life experiences in five-seven-five verse. Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden: Popular plant with a unique appearance, the “Yukimochisō,” is now in bloom! Golden Week events also planned!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190179https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190179Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe rare plant “Yukimochisō” is in bloom at Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden. The garden will open earlier during Golden Week and hold various events. WONTECH holds “Wave Tokyo” in Japan and officially launches Sandro Dualhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190181https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190181Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:46:42 +0900JapanPR TIMESKorean medical device maker WONTECH held the “Wave Tokyo” event in Tokyo and officially launched Sandro Dual, a multi-laser device newly approved in Japan. 【Gunma Crane Thunders: Game Result】April 22 (Wednesday) vs. 京都ハンナリーズ, Resona Group B.LEAGUE 2025-26 seasonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n189945https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n189945Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:35:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES 最優秀賞チャンピオン牛を数量限定で提供。焼肉店『牛恋』が4月29日に「肉の日」キャンペーン特別回を実施。毎月29日恒例の120分飲み放題550円も楽しめる。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190182https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190182Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:35:39 +0900JapanPR TIMESYakiniku restaurant Gyu Koi will serve limited quantities of champion beef, winner of the top prize at the 神戸市場枝肉共励会, during a special edition of its “Meat Day” campaign on April 29, 2026. The restaurant will also offer 120 minutes of all-you-can-drink for 550 yen. 【Nagoya】10th anniversary of opening: Savor richly flavored isaki and shima-aji known for its rich sweetness, followed by a juicy peach parfait for dessert! “Early Summer Special Course to Delight the 5 Senses” now on salehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190183https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190183Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:35:12 +0900JapanPR TIMESTakumi, the teppanyaki restaurant at ストリングスホテル 名古屋, will begin offering its “Early Summer Special Course to Delight the 5 Senses” on May 15, 2026, to mark the hotel’s 10th anniversary. The course features carefully selected seasonal ingredients, including shima-aji and isaki. Marketing AI OS “ENSOR” integrates OpenAI’s latest image-generation model, “GPT Image-2,” the day after its releasehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n189946https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n189946Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:15 +0900JapanPR TIMESREHATCH’s marketing AI OS “ENSOR” integrated OpenAI’s latest image-generation model, “GPT Image-2,” the day after its release. Improved Japanese text rendering and design accuracy will enable faster, higher-quality ad production. CSR initiative carried out through donations of used postage stampshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190187https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190187Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNSグループ and 日本セーフティー donated used postage stamps collected by employees to 日本国際ボランティアセンター（JVC） as part of their CSR activities. “ゆん⌇アパレルOLの日常vlog” joins the short-video reporting teamhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190186https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190186Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTikTok creator “ゆん⌇アパレルOLの日常vlog” has joined 株式会社ベクトル’s “Short-Video Reporting Team.” 【On-the-ground report】From the front lines of a project using dormant deposits ① Making “accessible evacuation shelters” the norm: Building level-free communities, starting with disaster preparednesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190185https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190185Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESJANPIA has launched “On-the-ground Reports” to introduce initiatives funded through dormant deposits. The first report features the activities of レベルフリー, which is creating “accessible evacuation shelters” in Yamaguchi Prefecture. “Kita-Osaka Kyuko Railway Official Channel” to launch on YouTube from Friday, April 24https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190184https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190184Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKita-Osaka Kyuko Railway will launch its “Kita-Osaka Kyuko Railway Official Channel” on YouTube on April 24, 2026. The channel aims to share a broad range of company information and help viewers feel closer to the railway, with planned videos about behind-the-scenes station operations, station staff’s daily lives, and information about areas along the line. Renge flower fields in full bloom, spreading a springtime scene in 高槻市 Mishimaehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190188https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190188Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:28:59 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Renge Village,” where renge flowers are planted in rice paddies before planting season, has opened to the public in the Mishimae district of 高槻市. Pink flowers are in full bloom, creating a distinctly springlike scene. 高槻レンゲ振興会, an organization of local farmers, has continued its activities since Showa 57, and the flowers can be enjoyed at their peak through April 30, Reiwa 8. A spring tradition in Takatsuki: 1000 carp streamers gracefully flying across the skyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190189https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190189Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:28:00 +0900JapanPR TIMES AIsmiley’s web magazine “AI Special Issue for Sales and Marketing” showcases the latest solutions to strengthen organizations, from customer analysis to sales DX!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190190https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190190Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:21:16 +0900JapanPR TIMESAI portal media “AIsmiley” has begun offering its free “AI Special Issue for Sales and Marketing,” covering everything from customer analysis to sales DX. Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority unveils new campaign: “Monaco, Everything At Once. (A country where everything comes true, Monaco)”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190192https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190192Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority has launched a new global promotional campaign, “Monaco, Everything At Once.” It highlights the appeal of a compact country that brings together a wide variety of experiences. Selected companies for the JR East Startup Program Autumn 2025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190191https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190191Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJR East selected 7 venture companies from 191 proposals for the JR East Startup Program Autumn 2025. A DEMODAY event to announce the results will be held in Shinjuku on June 4. Introduction of an AI-powered fuel-monitoring system at self-service gas stationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190195https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190195Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESENEOS will begin introducing an automated AI fuel-monitoring system to improve the operational efficiency of self-service stations (SS) in response to a change in the law. “ISO 14001:2026” now on sale! The latest edition strengthens responses to climate change and biodiversity!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190194https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190194Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Japan Standards Association has begun selling “ISO 14001:2026,” the international standard for environmental management systems, which strengthens responses to climate change and biodiversity. This latest edition enables more specific and effective action on today’s environmental challenges and enhances the effectiveness of ISO 14001, adopted by more than 670,000 organizations worldwide. “We can’t see results” even after adopting AI: デジタル・ナレッジ announces a new model to close the widening “AI utilization gap”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190193https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190193Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESデジタル・ナレッジ has announced “KnowledgeDeliverSkill+,” a new service supporting the development and assessment of talent skilled in AI use. It provides a framework to close gaps between companies after AI adoption. Agreement reached on joint study of workload shifting and wide-area optical network technologies, aiming for integrated operation of distributed AI data centershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190196https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190196Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:05:34 +0900JapanPR TIMES電源開発、日立製作所、シスコ、ビットメディア、JR東日本、JR西日本光ネットワーク、名古屋鉄道の7社が、分散型AIデータセンターの一体運用を目指し、ワークロードシフトと広域光ネットワーク技術の共同検討を開始しました。電力と情報通信インフラを連携させ、電力システムの安定化と効率化、地方分散型デジタルインフラの形成を促進します。 ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン announces summer event: A fresh take on summer nights for its 25th anniversary! New summer entertainment “Universal Summer Matsuri Night ~Neon Glow-Up~” launches July 1!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190197https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190197Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:02:26 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo celebrate its 25th anniversary, ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン will present “Universal Summer Matsuri Night ~Neon Glow-Up~” from July 1 to August 26, 2026, bringing a fresh take on its summer nighttime entertainment. The event will feature dance shows with water and bubbles, street performances, and illuminated food, creating a spectacular festival atmosphere where adults and children can join in the fun together. Contest to determine Japan’s top “charismatic store staffer,” “STAFF OF THE YEAR 2026,” announced! Preliminary rounds begin in June; the final takes place at Shibuya Hikarie on Thursday, November 12https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190198https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190198Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:02:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社バニッシュ・スタンダード has announced the “STAFF OF THE YEAR 2026” customer-service contest. Store staff will compete in omnichannel customer service skills to determine the Reiwa-era charismatic store staffer. TAKAMI BRIDAL ranked No. 2 in a popular-employers rankinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190199https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190199Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:01:54 +0900JapanPR TIMESTAKAMI BRIDAL was ranked No. 2 in the wedding and funeral services category of the “マイナビ・日経 2027 Graduate Employment Popularity Ranking.” The company was recognized for proposing a refined lifestyle through hospitality and for its corporate culture that prioritizes employee well-being. BATジャパン sponsors the “Super Smoking Area” at ニコニコ超会議 2026; “REMIX POD,” with luxury prizes up for grabs, also featured at the main “Future Smoking Area” booth where robots roamhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190200https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190200Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:36 +0900JapanPR TIMESBATジャパン sponsored the “Super Smoking Area” at ニコニコ超会議 2026 and gave away free samples of “VELO,” an oral tobacco product that produces no smoke or odor. At the main “Future Smoking Area” booth, visitors can enjoy an advanced experience featuring a four-legged robot and play “REMIX POD,” a game with luxury prizes up for grabs. The activation promotes the brand’s campaign theme, “Remix the Moment.” In a society focused on “time performance,” take a moment to pause: “Deep Thinking Lab,” which makes AI a “thinking partner,” begins regular public sessions on Saturday, April 25https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n189947https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n189947Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:28 +0900JapanPR TIMESCertified NPO 全世代 will open “Deep Thinking Lab” to the public from April 25, 2026, helping people develop their thinking skills by using AI as a “thinking partner.” In today’s society focused on time performance, it aims to build an infrastructure that encourages people to pause and think deeply. “Rakuten Ichiba” launches “Diggly,” a special page featuring a selection of distinctive productshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190201https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190201Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:09 +0900JapanPR TIMESRakuten Group has launched “Diggly,” a special page featuring unique products selected from more than 500 million items on Rakuten Ichiba. In partnership with Makuake, it offers a new shopping experience that does not rely on search, through story-driven content and a 3D planet-shaped user interface. The much-anticipated “Dufy Exhibition” opens in April 2027!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190245https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190245Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京都美術館 will hold the “Dufy Exhibition” from April 2027. Marking the 150th anniversary of Raoul Dufy’s birth, the original 6-meter version of “The Spirit of Electricity,” the monumental fresco created for the Paris Exposition, will come to Japan. The exhibition is scheduled to travel to Tokyo and Kyoto. Australian grapes arrive in Japan in record import volumes!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190244https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190244Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) announced that Australian grapes for the 2026 season have arrived in the Japanese market in record import volumes. With restrictions on varieties lifted, more than 130 varieties are being offered, and tasting and sales programs are being held nationwide. 観光庁 to hold briefing on its “Tourism Industry Efficiency Support Program Based on Regional Collaboration”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190243https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190243Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES観光庁 will hold an online briefing on its “Tourism Industry Efficiency Support Program Based on Regional Collaboration,” which aims to improve efficiency and productivity in the lodging industry, where labor shortages are a challenge. The program supports capital investment and renovations through collaboration among lodging businesses and other local organizations, aiming to improve operational efficiency and service standards across entire tourist destinations. Preorders begin for “Cool Shelter® Kai,” which contributes to a society with zero heatstroke cases※ — a “portable cool room” for factories and construction siteshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190242https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190242Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESリード技建 has begun accepting preorders for “クールシェルター®魁,” a portable cool room, as workplace heatstroke prevention measures become mandatory. An EMW遮熱シート® and a high-efficiency air conditioner provide a comfortable environment, helping prevent heatstroke at factories, construction sites and other locations. Why ultraviolet rays rob skin of elasticity as well as causing dark spotshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190241https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190241Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アビオス will launch ELASKIN, a skincare oil focused on elastin, which supports skin elasticity, on April 23. In response to the decline in elastin caused by ultraviolet rays and aging, the product proposes a “protective” skincare approach to address the skin concerns of women in their 30s. A “once-in-a-lifetime” ultra-rare experience made possible by Taisho Pharmaceutical, a top partner of Japan’s national rugby team, up for grabshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190240https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190240Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTaisho Pharmaceutical will launch a premium campaign on April 22, including invitations to events such as “Ball Delivery Kids” at Japan national rugby team matches. [Eligible for subsidies] Support for short-term preschool and trial school attendance. Experience “dual-region living” through “parent-child workations” in Furano!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190239https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190239Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFurano City, Hokkaido, has announced a subsidy program promoting dual-region living experiences through “parent-child workations” for families raising children. The program will subsidize part of expenses such as accommodation and childcare. Analyzes 10 member companies and publishes “Guidebook for Developing an Implementation Plan for a Lean, High-Performing Business”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190238https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190238Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Nagoya Chamber of Commerce and Industry has published a “Guidebook for Developing an Implementation Plan for a Lean, High-Performing Business,” analyzing case studies from 10 member companies. It presents concrete models and planning steps to help small and medium-sized businesses facing labor shortages increase added value with limited personnel. Venture Café Tokyo representative Ryusuke Komura appointed producer of “Global Startup EXPO 2026”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190237https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190237Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESRyusuke Komura, executive director of Venture Café Tokyo, has been appointed producer of “Global Startup EXPO 2026,” an international deep-tech event to be held in Osaka and elsewhere in October 2026. 3 products, including the GODIVA-supervised “Premium Chocolate Roll,” to go on sale for a limited time starting May 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190236Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMonteur, a maker of fresh Western-style confectionery, will launch 3 products, including the “Premium Chocolate Roll” supervised by GODIVA Japan, for a 1-month limited run starting May 1, 2026. The products will be sold at supermarkets nationwide, targeting demand for treats during Golden Week and for Mother’s Day. [Sports Biz launches IP athlete management business] First contract signed with Tsubasa Ozorahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190235https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190235Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSports Biz has launched “IP athlete management,” which manages fictional characters in the same way as real athletes. For its first signing, it has contracted with Tsubasa Ozora from “Captain Tsubasa,” with plans to pursue corporate partnerships and global expansion. Fairy Devices to pitch at “SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026,” bringing together innovators from around the world!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190234https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190234Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFairy Devices Co., Ltd. will exhibit and make a pitch at “SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026,” a global innovation conference held in Tokyo. CHARLES & KEITH LaLaport YOKOHAMA store to open on Friday, April 24, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190233https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190233Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCHARLES & KEITH will open its new store at ららぽーと横浜 on April 24, 2026, its 3rd location in Kanagawa Prefecture. A members-only giveaway will also be held to mark the opening. 「かながわプラスマカレッジ」に企画・運営として参画https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190232https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190232Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESアサヒユウアス is participating in 神奈川県’s “かながわプラスマカレッジ” as a planner and operator. It will support student groups’ pilot projects to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability activities. “12th Japan Resilience Award 2026”: “Challenge to Achieve True Disaster Preparedness in High-Rise Condominiums in Central Tokyo” wins the top prizehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190231https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190231Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES旭化成ホームズ’s disaster preparedness initiative at Atlas Tower Gotanda, submitted jointly with Shinagawa City, won the top prize at the “12th Japan Resilience Award 2026.” 12th Japan Resilience Award 2026: Wins “Excellence Award” for the 8th consecutive yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190230https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260423-00/index-en.html#n190230Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES旭化成ホームズ’s heavy-steel residence “earth-tect” won an Excellence Award at the 12th Japan Resilience Award 2026. This marks the company’s 8th consecutive year receiving an award.