https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 38 items from 1 source; Japan, 22 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/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221982https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221982Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:20:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASoaring crude oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East are pushing Japan’s public bathhouses, or sento, into crisis. Under regulations that make it difficult to pass on higher costs, the number of facilities forced to shorten their hours or close is rising sharply. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221986https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221986Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:16:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 経済部 held the 2nd Best AI Awards, highlighting the importance of leveraging Taiwan’s strengths in AI hardware and applying AI across a wide range of industries. A total of 1,487 teams from 36 countries took part, promoting the adoption of the latest technologies in agentic AI and edge AI across industries. Lightweight AI applications in healthcare, ICT, manufacturing and education drew attention. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221983https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221983Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:09:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA recall vote targeting Datong Township chief Wu Bingzong, led by residents opposed to the move, passed in connection with a mine development project in Lunpi Village, Datong Township, Yilan County. Distrust of the development proposal and criticism of the chief’s response led to a majority of votes in favor, exceeding the legal threshold and resulting in his removal from office. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221984https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221984Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:08:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s Ministry of National Defense said 21 Chinese military aircraft entered the airspace around Taiwan on the afternoon of the 25th, with 13 crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait. Coordination with Chinese naval vessels conducting “joint combat readiness patrols” was also confirmed, and Taiwan’s armed forces are on high alert. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221988https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221988Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:06:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHit Fm held a ticket giveaway event for the “hito Pop Music Awards” at Taipei Arena, featuring popular rapper HowZ and boy band F.F.O. In keeping with the concept of his album, HowZ tossed a bouquet to give tickets to fans, exciting the crowd. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221985https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221985Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:05:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn interschool singing competition for the 114 academic year was held in Taiwan’s Lienchiang County, or Matsu. When the rankings were announced, contestants’ names were read out as “lucky codes” made up of 3 digits based on the number of strokes in their names, drawing attention for the unusual format. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221987https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221987Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:05:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s team shut out Sweden 5-0 in its opening match at the Thomas Cup, the men’s badminton team championship being held in Denmark. Ace Chou Tien-chen gave the team an early lead despite a tough match, building momentum for the squad. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221973https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221973Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:56:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台北市で男がBB弾銃と偽手榴弾を使い中国信託銀行を襲撃しようとしましたが、行員の機転と警察の迅速な対応により逮捕されました。経済的圧力による犯行と見られており、台北地検は男の勾留請求を行いました。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221971https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221971Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:55:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan President Lai Ching-te announced that nurse recruitment has returned to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels. Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang said the number of nurses in January this year had risen by more than 5,000 from the same period last year, reaching 190,000, and that legislation on nurse-to-patient ratios across 3 shifts remains under review. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221974https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221974Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:49:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Chinese language section of the 115 academic year technical and vocational college entrance exam included questions on emotional blackmail and the anime “Demon Slayer,” placing emphasis on students’ “information literacy.” The exam team rated the test as moderately difficult to difficult, saying high scores would be hard to achieve through rote memorization alone. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221969https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221969Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:45:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 115 academic year four-year college and two-year junior college unified entrance exam began, with the highest absentee rate on the first day at 5.62%, in line with recent years. There was no serious cheating, and 6 students took the exam at a reserve test site because of sudden illness and other reasons. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221970https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221970Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:42:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn response to the case of former 民衆党 legislator Li Zhenxiu, Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council clarified the rules on household registration in Taiwan under Article 21 of the Act Governing Relations Between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area. It said candidates for public office must submit proof of cancellation of their household registration in mainland China to the competent authority and wait 10 years before registering as candidates. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221972https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221972Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:38:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASingapore is sharply increasing fuel oil imports from Russia following a drop in supplies from the Middle East. The move reflects instability in the Middle East and a relaxation of the price cap on Russian crude. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221975https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221975Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:35:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe main stadium at the Asia-Pacific International Baseball Training Center in Tainan was flooded by rain, prompting an apology from the Tainan City Government’s Sports Bureau. Recent heavy rain is believed to have washed red infield clay into the drainage channels, where it accumulated. Cleanup and inspections are planned after this weekend’s games. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221959https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221959Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:26:02 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese professional basketball league TPBL team 台啤永豐雲豹 defeated 高雄全家海神 99-85 to secure a playoff berth. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221960https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221960Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 台湾千里步道協会 awarded the title of “honorary trail master” to 郭守発, who has worked on projects including bamboo-built elevated walkways. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221961https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221961Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:16:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASoaring crude oil prices amid worsening tensions in the Middle East have dealt a blow to Germany’s economy, prompting the government to halve its economic growth forecast for this year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221962https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221962Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:14:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA新北市美術館 marked its 1st anniversary with an eco-art project in which 800 residents jointly created a solar-powered flying device using recycled plastic. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221963https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221963Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:13:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA国民党の鄭麗文主席が駐台外国代表約50人と交流し、両岸の平和は国際社会の共同利益であり継続的な関心が必要だと呼びかけた。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221964https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221964Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:12:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA日本の埼玉西武ライオンズでプレーする林安可が、楽天戦で1試合3安打4打点（第2号本塁打含む）を記録し自己最高成績を更新した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221953https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221953Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:56:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s tourism agency, 台湾交通部観光署, held the “2026 Taiwan Tourism Roadshow” in Seoul. It promoted Taiwan to Korean tourists through Indigenous dances and food experiences. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221951https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221951Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:53:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s weather agency said moisture levels across Taiwan will decrease from April 26 to 27, bringing sunny skies with occasional clouds. However, a front is expected to pass from the 29th to the 30th, bringing brief showers or thunderstorms around the island. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221955https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221955Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:53:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese batter Lin An-ko of the Seibu Lions had a standout game against Rakuten, recording 3 hits and 4 RBIs. In the 8th inning, he hit a 2-run home run, the 2nd of his career in Japanese baseball, making a major contribution to his team’s victory. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221952https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221952Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:51:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s 陸委会 head Chiu Chui-cheng said in a speech that Xi Jinping is the biggest factor affecting cross-strait relations. “Peace should be built on our own strength, not through capitulation, lying flat or dependence,” he stressed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221954https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221954Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:41:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARakuten Monkeys closer Chu Cheng-yang has converted 14 consecutive saves across seasons. He said the key to his strong form is his mindset: “I pitch without thinking of it as the 9th inning.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221956https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221956Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:41:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen voiced support for KMT candidate Lee Szu-chuan, who is running for New Taipei mayor. In response, DPP candidate Su Chiao-hui expressed openness to future exchanges between the cities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221943https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221943Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:27:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Legislative Yuan’s Central and Southern Service Center held a “Democracy Navigators—Little Speaker Experience Camp” in Wufeng District, Taichung, where elementary school students from remote areas of Changhua learned about democracy and public participation in an engaging way. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221945https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221945Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:26:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe “2026 Tung Blossom Festival” is being held in stages across 13 counties and cities in Taiwan. Hakka Affairs Council head Ku Hsiu-fei attended an event in Miaoli. She said that despite funding adjustments following amendments to the Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure Allocation Act, she intends to work with local governments to promote tourism development in Hakka communities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221947https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221947Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:26:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck off Yilan County in Taiwan, and the Central Weather Administration urged people to watch for aftershocks of around magnitude 4 to 4.5 within the next 3 days. The quake is considered an independent event. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221944https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221944Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:21:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASouth Korea’s average diesel price has topped 2,000 won for the first time in about 4 years. To curb soaring fuel prices driven by tensions in the Middle East, the government introduced its 4th round of price caps on petroleum products. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221946https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221946Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:14:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare has officially added critical care and infectious diseases to its list of government-designated specialties, bringing the total to 25. The move is expected to standardize training and examinations in both fields and lead to adjustments in National Health Insurance reimbursements. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221936https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221936Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:55:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACommercial flights have resumed at Tehran International Airport in Iran. The restart, after about 2 months following the outbreak of conflict with the United States and Israel, suggests a temporary easing of tensions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221933Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:54:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer Australian Home Affairs Department Secretary Michael Pezzullo warned that China poses the greatest threat to peace in Asia and urged Australia to rebuild its defense posture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221934Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:51:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe conflict between the United States and Iran has hit China’s Yiwu trade with the Middle East hard, with Ramadan orders down more than 50% from a year earlier, putting severe pressure on businesses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221935Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:50:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATseng Jen-ho, who joined the Wei Chuan Dragons this year, is set to make his first appearance with the 1st team next week. Manager Yeh Chun-chang also praised his bullpen pitching as “the best I’ve seen so far.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221937https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221937Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:42:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn outdoor music festival celebrating the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Tainan Canal will be held on May 1 and 2. The Transportation Bureau urged people to use public transport to avoid congestion and released information on traffic restrictions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221938https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221938Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:41:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan-born Lin An-ko, who plays for Japan’s 埼玉西武ライオンズ, hit a 2-run home run against Rakuten, recording the 2nd of his NPB career. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221939https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221939Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:41:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAConstruction of the “Dayuan Sports Park” in Taoyuan has officially entered the bidding phase, with work scheduled to begin in August this year. The project will provide the community with a new sports facility for people of all ages. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221976https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221976Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:24:50 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ビサイドは、東方Projectの「ゆっくり」をテーマにした新作3D積み上げパズルゲーム『東方ゆっくりマウンテン』を2026年春にSteam、Nintendo Switch、Nintendo Switch 2 Editionでリリースすると発表。最大4人でのオンライン・オフライン対戦が可能で、ゴールデンウィークには体験イベントも開催されます。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221977https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221977Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:16:38 +0900JapanPR TIMESB2リーグのライジングゼファーフクオカは、シーズン最終戦でベルテックス静岡に76-81で惜敗した。青木選手の活躍も虚しく、連勝でシーズンを締めくくる目標は達成できなかった。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221978https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221978Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES新入社員が短期間で退職した場合の社会保険料の取り扱いに関するプレスリリース。1日勤務でも1か月分請求される可能性があり、その制度や実務上の対応、企業が事前に取るべき対策について解説するメディア向けセミナーが開催されます。特定社会保険労務士の小野純氏が登壇します。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221979https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221979Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:00:20 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe new theater EX THEATER ARIAKE opened on April 25, 2026, inside the multi-purpose entertainment complex TOKYO DREAM PARK. Equipped with the latest facilities and approximately 1,500 seats, it made a dazzling debut with AmberS -Anbaasu-, based on the original work and script by Shigeaki Kato and starring Kazuya Ohashi. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221981https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221981Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAmefurashi Quartet will release Wanoway, a full-length album that reconstructs Aomori's Tsugaru dialect as “sound,” on June 14, 2026. Blending jazz and pop, the innovative work brings out the musical characteristics of the dialect to the fullest. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221980https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221980Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCUL DRAMA, a YouTube channel operated by VAZ Inc., has released its latest work. The production was filmed with the cooperation of Koto City, Tokyo, and is notable for being recognized as an official location shoot by the local government. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221965https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221965Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:44:23 +0900JapanPR TIMESIncerto LLC has launched its manufacturing-focused Skills Management and Personnel Allocation AI. It automates ISO 9001-compliant skills management and staffing decisions that had relied on veteran employees' experience, aiming to address severe labor shortages and dependence on individual workers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221966https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221966Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:36:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社オープンハウスグループがオーナーを務めるB1リーグ「群馬クレインサンダーズ」が、2年連続でBリーグチャンピオンシップへの進出を決定。2025-26シーズンのリーグ制覇を目指します。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221967https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221967Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Seibugeki! My 55-year-old son came home just as I started preparing for the end of my life,” co-starring Pinko Izumi and Ryuta Sato, opened at シアター1010 in Tokyo. The hybrid of a staged reading and theater depicts the restoration of family bonds and is also scheduled to tour nationwide. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221968https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221968Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:16:52 +0900JapanPR TIMESプロバスケットボールB.LEAGUEの群馬クレインサンダーズが、4月25日のレバンガ北海道戦に勝利し、2025-26シーズンのチャンピオンシップ（CS）進出を確定させました。昨季の勝利数を更新する躍進を見せています。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221957https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221957Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NINZIAは、プラントベースかつグルテンフリーの「豆腐ワッフル」の母の日限定ギフトセットの予約販売を開始した。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221958https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221958Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:01:23 +0900JapanPR TIMESAnime song dance performers REAL AKIBA BOYZ will hold a solo live show at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on September 19, 2026, and have opened the earliest ticket presale through their official website. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221948https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221948Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTAC Corporation will hold its “Introduction to Tachikawa School-Exclusive Services” seminar online on May 2, 2026. Aimed at students and working adults preparing for civil service exams, it will introduce exclusive support such as early interview preparation and essay-writing seminars. A spring discount campaign is also underway. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221949https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221949Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTAC Corporation will hold YouTube-only events on May 4 and May 6 for those considering police officer and firefighter exams, explaining the work and exam preparation in 30 minutes. Instructor Keisuke Adachi will lead the sessions, and a spring discount campaign is currently underway. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221950https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221950Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:29:05 +0900JapanPR TIMESプロバスケットボールチーム「群馬クレインサンダーズ」が、2026年4月25日のレバンガ北海道戦での勝利により、「りそなグループ B.LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP 2025-26」への進出を決定しました。昨年に続き2度目の進出となります。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221940https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221940Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESMIXI will hold DREAMDAZE Ⅳ, a live entertainment show for the popular Monster Strike smartphone app, at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO on July 11 and 12, 2026. Advance lottery ticket sales for Monpass members start today, April 25, with general sales beginning June 1. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221942https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221942Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTHE KIMONO girl, a kimono magazine for Gen Z, has announced its 3rd exclusive model contest. The large-scale audition, which will share the appeal of traditional culture with younger generations, is a collaboration between the live-streaming app SHOWROOM and the long-established Kyoto Sagano-kan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221941https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221941Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAtsuhiro Tsuda of popular comedy duo Diane will release his first book, Tsuda Diary, through 新潮社 on May 27, 2026, his 50th birthday. The book is a diary he wrote every day throughout 2025, offering a vivid portrait of Tsuda's personality. Excerpts from the book have been released ahead of publication. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221929https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221929Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:40:05 +0900JapanPR TIMESMarius Petipa's classical ballet masterpiece Raymonda opened at 新国立劇場 on April 25, 2026. The production, choreographed and directed by Asami Maki, has received high acclaim. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221931Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMirarita, a business-investment crowdfunding platform, has launched its 10th fund, the Hokkaido Scallop Procurement and Distribution Fund. It offers an expected yield of 15%, and investors will receive scallops worth approximately 10,000 yen as a benefit. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221930https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221930Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESミラリタ株式会社 launched a campaign on April 26, 2026, offering an Amazon gift card worth 5,000 yen for a first investment through its business-investment crowdfunding service, “ミラリタ.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260425-18/index-en.html#n221932Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:15:06 +0900JapanPR TIMESMIXI’s smartphone app “Monster Strike” will hold its first collaboration with the popular anime “K-On!” starting April 26, 2026.