# AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-25 00:00–03:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 11 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 7 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 【あみやき亭 Higashi Betsuin store】The Higashi Betsuin store reopens on April 27 after renovations! “Everyday yakiniku” becomes a special experience found only here. New limited-time menu and ice cream bar

- Published: 2026-04-25T00:46:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000342.000130952.html
- anchor: #n214706

The Higashi Betsuin store of yakiniku chain あみやき亭 will reopen on April 27 after renovations. New additions include special store-exclusive menu items, an ice cream bar and private rooms.

## Okinawa-born singer Naz Yamada to release new song “Chameleon” on April 25

- Published: 2026-04-25T00:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000168863.html
- anchor: #n214696

Okinawa-born singer Naz Yamada released her new song “Chameleon” on streaming platforms on April 25, 2026. The pop song explores unease and betrayal in romantic relationships.

## At “Daicel Blind Soccer Week 2026 in Umekita,” Japan beats Thailand 2-0 to reach the Asian Championship final for the first time since 2013!

- Published: 2026-04-25T00:05:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000158910.html
- anchor: #n214697
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダイセル、国際視覚障害者スポーツ連盟、特定非営利活動法人日本ブラインドサッカー協会、一般社団法人グランフロント大阪TMO、双日株式会社、スカイライト コンサルティング株式会社、株式会社アーネストワン、アクサ・ホールディングス・ジャパン株式会社、ＳＭＢＣ日興証券株式会社、サントリーホールディングス株式会社、加茂商事株式会社・サッカーショップKAMO、公益財団法人日本ケアフィット共育機構、株式会社トピカ、大阪医専、全国旅館ホテル生活衛生同業組合連合会 青年部、ガンバ大阪、セレッソ大阪、ANAフーズ株式会社、白馬インターナショナルクリニック、株式会社エスター

At “Daicel Blind Soccer Week 2026 in Umekita,” Japan beat Thailand 2-0 to secure a place in the Asian Championship final for the first time since 2013. Japan will face China in the final, helping promote and build excitement around blind soccer.

## 荒野行動 × にじさんじ collaboration第4弾 launches April 25 (Saturday)! 葛葉’s SP outfit revealed!

- Published: 2026-04-25T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000627.000071247.html
- anchor: #n214700
- Companies mentioned: NetEase Games

NetEase Games’ battle royale game 荒野行動 will hold its第4弾 collaboration event with VTuber group にじさんじ starting April 25. Popular streamers will take part, with numerous exclusive items and events, including 葛葉’s SP outfit and customizable gold cars.

## Read 『東京闇虫』 in its entirety, right up to the latest volume, for a limited 48 hours!! All episodes free in a campaign on “Young Animal Web”!!

- Published: 2026-04-25T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002315.000046848.html
- anchor: #n214699
- Companies mentioned: 白泉社

白泉社 is running a campaign offering all episodes of the manga 『東京闇虫』, written by 本田優貴, for free on “Young Animal Web” for a limited 48 hours, through April 26.

## 『Ensemble Stars!!』 Raika’s “I’m a Candy Pot” launches worldwide on April 25 (Saturday)!

- Published: 2026-04-25T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008282.000016756.html
- anchor: #n214698
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フロンティアワークス、アニメイトグループ、Happy Elements K.K

Frontier Works will release “I’m a Candy Pot,” a solo song by Raika (voice: 照井悠希) from the popular app 『Ensemble Stars!!』 worldwide on April 25, 2026.

## On the eve of Sound Messe in OSAKA 2026, Char produces a jam session featuring a stellar lineup of artists and musicians, including ichiro and ASH! Tickets on sale starting today!

- Published: 2026-04-24T23:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000084808.html
- anchor: #n214701
- Companies mentioned: ZICCA、VEMURAM、Divided by 13、Two Rock

A jam session produced by leading Japanese guitarist Char will be held in Osaka on May 15, 2026. Top artists will gather for this Sound Messe pre-event.

## Toyama Grouses × Toyama Fugan Canal Kansui Park hold first drone show, “TOYAMA Night Canvas,” drawing cheers from 7,000 spectators

- Published: 2026-04-24T23:30:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000080729.html
- anchor: #n214689
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社富山グラウジーズ、環水共創パートナーズ、株式会社ホクタテ、有限会社金岡造園、株式会社飛鳥ガーデン、株式会社久郷一樹園、タイムズ24株式会社

Drone Show Japan Co., Ltd. and others held the first drone show at Toyama Kansui Park, drawing 7000 people. The show included a performance featuring professional basketball team Toyama Grouses.

## Popular ramen shop めん屋まぐ郎 unveils 3 impactful products offering a new tuna experience

- Published: 2026-04-24T23:30:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000171794.html
- anchor: #n214690

Ramen shop めん屋まぐ郎 in Togane, Chiba Prefecture, will launch 3 new menu items on April 29, including “極（きわみ）,” weighing a total of 2kg, designed to deliver buzz and an immersive experience.

## 【ＢＳ日テレ】Special “なおみ農園” booth coming to Oita Sports Park! 財前直見 to attend!!

- Published: 2026-04-24T23:15:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000910.000125910.html
- anchor: #n214691
- Companies mentioned: ＢＳ日テレ、おおいた財來作物研究会

A special booth for ＢＳ日テレ’s popular program 『なおみ農園』 will be set up in the free area of the music festival “ジゴロック2026,” taking place at Oita Sports Park on April 25 and 26, 2026. 財前直見 is also scheduled to attend.

## 【Video released】Colocal’s “Local specialties × comedians” YouTube series welcomes comedy duo カナメストーン for its第3弾

- Published: 2026-04-21T22:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000646.000030125.html
- anchor: #n214692

Colocal, a web magazine run by Magazine House, has released a video featuring comedy duo カナメストーン as the第3弾 of its YouTube series comparing local gourmet foods.

## UK Prime Minister’s Office: Falkland Islands residents have exercised self-determination; UK sovereignty remains unchanged

- Published: 2026-04-25T00:25:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604240343.aspx
- anchor: #n214702
- Companies mentioned: 路透社 (Reuters)、輿觀 (YouGov)、益普索 (Ipsos)

The British prime minister’s office said residents of the Falkland Islands had exercised their right to self-determination and that British sovereignty was unchanged. The statement came after reports emerged that the United States might “reassess” its support for Britain over the Falkland Islands in response to what it called European allies’ “lack of support” in the Iran war.

## 中職朱迦恩盜壘寫歷史 2度扳平助獅終結4連敗

- Published: 2026-04-25T00:21:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202604240341.aspx
- anchor: #n214704
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅隊、台鋼雄鷹隊

中華職業棒球大聯盟統一7-ELEVEn獅隊の朱迦恩選手が、中職史上1万5000個目の盗塁を記録しました。彼はまた2本のホームランを放ち、2度にわたって同点に追いつかせ、延長戦で決勝点を奪って、チームの4連敗を阻止する7対6の勝利に貢献しました。

## US Justice Department drops criminal investigation into Fed Chair Powell over renovation cost overruns

- Published: 2026-04-25T00:18:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604240342.aspx
- anchor: #n214703
- Companies mentioned: 美國聯邦準備理事會 (Fed)、美國司法部

The U.S. Department of Justice said it had ended its criminal investigation into cost overruns in renovations to the Federal Reserve headquarters involving Chair Jerome Powell and transferred the inquiry to the Fed inspector general.

## Magnitude 4.4 earthquake off Yilan; maximum intensity of 3

- Published: 2026-04-25T00:05:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202604240340.aspx
- anchor: #n214705
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

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## Intel earnings far exceed expectations; shares surge 28% to a record high

- Published: 2026-04-24T23:46:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604240339.aspx
- anchor: #n214693
- Companies mentioned: Intel

Intel, the U.S. semiconductor giant, reported first-quarter results far above market expectations, sending its stock up 28% to a record high.

## President Lai’s overseas trip blocked; German Institute Taipei voices support for Taiwan

- Published: 2026-04-24T23:33:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202604240338.aspx
- anchor: #n214694
- Companies mentioned: ドイツ在台協会、フランス在台協会

頼清徳総統の特機がアフリカ3カ国から飛行許可を取り消され外遊が延期された件について、ドイツ在台協会が遺憾の意を表明し、台湾支持の姿勢を示した。

## US State Department offers reward of more than 300 million to capture leader of Iraqi armed group

- Published: 2026-04-24T23:30:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202604240337.aspx
- anchor: #n214695
- Companies mentioned: 米国務省

米国務省が、テロ組織に指定しているイラクの武装組織「カタイブ・サイード・アル・シュハダ」の指導者サライ容疑者の情報に対し、最大1000万ドルの懸賞金をかけた。