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<title>AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-27 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 3 of 9</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html</link><description>One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 858 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 24 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.</description><language>en</language>
<item><title>Personal care for sweat and odor during the season when they become a concern 2026</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236168</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236168</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000664.000070824.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社ハンズ will begin offering personal care products to combat sweat and odor at stores nationwide from April 25, 2026. The lineup includes dry shampoos, antiperspirants, makeup-setting sprays, and other items, including new and limited-quantity products, offering ways to stay fresh and comfortable in summer.</description></item>
<item><title>A collaboration between Raion-chan and Heso Production is underway, with new Raion-chan merchandise rolling out from late April!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236167</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236167</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000669.000026530.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Heso Production Co., Ltd. will begin releasing new merchandise featuring Mainichi Broadcasting’s character Raion-chan in late April 2026. A diverse lineup, including acrylic keychains and snacks, will be available at stations and souvenir shops across Kansai, as well as through the official e-commerce site.</description></item>
<item><title>[May 13 (Wed.)–15 (Fri.), 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight] Side-job talent matching service “lotsful” to exhibit at the 2nd Human Resource Shortage and Labor Shortage Countermeasures EXPO [PEREX]</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236166</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236166</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000676.000071591.html">PR TIMES</source><description>“lotsful,” a side-job talent matching service operated by PERSOL INNOVATION, will exhibit at the 2nd Human Resource Shortage and Labor Shortage Countermeasures EXPO, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight in May 2026. Representative Midori Tanaka will speak about new ways to use talent to address labor shortages.</description></item>
<item><title>Supporting the introduction and operation of a process intelligence solution to visualize and optimize benefit payment operations at Meiji Yasuda, as a first step toward next-generation autonomous operations</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236165</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236165</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000710.000046783.html">PR TIMES</source><description>IBM Japan is supporting the introduction and operation of Celonis’s process intelligence solution for Meiji Yasuda’s benefit payment operations. By making operations visible in real time, the initiative aims to improve productivity and enable autonomous operations.</description></item>
<item><title>名古屋大学・実践データサイエンティスト育成プログラムにオリコンが調査データを提供 社会人と大学院生の協働により自動車保険を顧客満足度から分析</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236164</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236164</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000747.000034467.html">PR TIMES</source><description>オリコンが名古屋大学の実践データサイエンティスト育成プログラムに、自動車保険の顧客満足度調査データを提供。社会人と大学院生が統計とNLPを駆使して分析し、実社会の課題解決に挑む産学連携の取り組みです。</description></item>
<item><title>A new proposal for beating the heat as summers grow longer: “in Jelly” arrives in a bite-sized format for salt intake! “in Jelly Mini Salt Plus” launches Tuesday, May 19</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236163</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236163</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000797.000019896.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Morinaga &amp; Co. will launch “in Jelly Mini Salt Plus” on May 19, 2026, as a way to cope with the heat as summers grow longer. The bite-sized product is easy to carry and contains salt, minerals, and citric acid; it will be available in an assorted lemon and lychee flavor pack.</description></item>
<item><title>SoftBank-born venture “AGENTIC STAR” wins the grand prize at the Third Japan New Business Awards</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236162</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236162</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000823.000049627.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Final judging was held for the “第三回 Japan New Business Awards,” and AGENTIC STAR, an autonomous AI agent platform developed by SoftBank, won the top award. The awards recognize new business ventures and open innovation within companies, and the platform was recognized for its advanced results in automating operations with AI technology.</description></item>
<item><title>3 Matcha Sweets to Welcome the New Tea Season: New Products Join Popular Series “Kumo Dora” and “Moko”!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236161</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236161</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000834.000155396.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Starting April 28, Seven-Eleven will roll out 3 matcha sweets nationwide to coincide with the new tea season. The lineup features new additions to popular series “Kumo Dora” and “Moko,” combining Uji matcha with carefully crafted textures.</description></item>
<item><title>Nippon Yell and APA Hotel Collaborate for the First Time: “APA President’s Rice 55th Anniversary Commemorative Package—Nippon Yell Collaboration” Goes on Sale May 10!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236160</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236160</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000837.000018265.html">PR TIMES</source><description>APA Hotel and ZEN-NOH’s Nippon Yell have teamed up for the first time to launch the “APA President’s Rice 55th Anniversary Commemorative Package” on May 10, made with 100% Hyakumangoku rice from Ishikawa Prefecture. They will also make a donation to support recovery from the Noto Peninsula earthquake.</description></item>
<item><title>LIFULL ArchiTech and Azuma Shikoku Sign Partnership Agreement to Revitalize Tokushima Prefecture</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236159</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236159</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000859.000033058.html">PR TIMES</source><description>LIFULL ArchiTech and Azuma Shikoku have signed a partnership agreement to revitalize Tokushima Prefecture. Using instant house technology, they aim to build sustainable communities and foster connections with the region by creating community hubs, renovating vacant houses and strengthening disaster preparedness.</description></item>
<item><title>A New Cookie Sandwich Created in Collaboration with the Long-Selling Picture Book “Nontan’s Birthday” Joins the Classic Picture Book Collaboration Series! On Sale at Cake.jp Starting April 27</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236158</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236158</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000871.000015685.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Cake.jp will launch a plant-based cookie sandwich created in collaboration with the popular picture book “Nontan’s Birthday” on April 27, 2026. Made with carefully selected ingredients and free of wheat, eggs and dairy, it will be available through its e-commerce site and pop-up stores in Tokyo and Osaka.</description></item>
<item><title>Event Report: Japanese Creativity Reaches 8 Countries and Regions Worldwide! “Creator Toy &amp; Art Discovery 2026” Draws More Than 45,000 Visitors</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236157</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236157</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000887.000035599.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The online event “CTD 2026,” hosted by BeeCruise, recorded a total of more than 45,000 visitors. More than 60% were from overseas, with particularly strong interest from Taiwan and the United States.</description></item>
<item><title>Event Report: 45,000 Visitors from 8 Countries and Regions Worldwide—Highlights from “Creator Toy &amp; Art Discovery 2026”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236156</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236156</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000888.000035599.html">PR TIMES</source><description>BeeCruise, part of the BEENOS Group, has published an event report on “Creator Toy &amp; Art Discovery 2026.” About 45,000 people from 8 countries around the world attended, highlighting the strong overseas interest in works by Japanese creators.</description></item>
<item><title>With New Applications for Specified Skilled Worker Status in Food Service Suspended, a Seminar on Strategies to Retain and Develop Foreign Employees</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236155</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236155</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000889.000035599.html">PR TIMES</source><description>BEENOS HR Linkは、外食業の「特定技能1号」在留資格の新規交付停止を受け、外国人従業員の定着と育成戦略に焦点を当てた無料セミナーを2026年6月4日に開催します。</description></item>
<item><title>Your “Credit Card Tap-to-Ride” Can Make a Difference: “Touch Happy” Campaign No. 16 Now Underway</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236154</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236154</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000905.000032321.html">PR TIMES</source><description>三井住友カードが「タッチハッピー」プロジェクト第16回を開始。スマホでの「クレカ乗車」1回につき10円を、海洋ごみ問題解決に取り組むJEANへ寄付する取り組みです。</description></item>
<item><title>“Black,” an Exclusive Color for Directly Operated Stores, Joins the “Frestar EX” Front-Opening Suitcase from “Proteca”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236153</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236153</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000916.000015319.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Ace Co., Ltd. has added “Black,” a color exclusive to directly operated stores, to the “Frestar EX” from Proteca, its Japanese-made suitcase brand. The latest model caters to diverse travel styles with features including front access and an expandable design.</description></item>
<item><title>2 New Cocktails Debut with Imaginative Presentation</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236152</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236152</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000919.000053012.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The bar Amber at Hotel InterContinental Tokyo Bay will introduce 2 new “Amber Special Selection” cocktails on May 1, 2026. To mark extended Friday and Saturday opening hours, the bar will offer creative, immersive drinks that delight the senses with their appearance and aromas, creating a luxurious evening experience.</description></item>
<item><title>“Zoff | Attack on Titan” Eyewear Collection</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236151</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236151</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000940.000002864.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Eyewear brand Zoff is collaborating with the TV anime “Attack on Titan” for the first time. Online preorders for the “Zoff | Attack on Titan” collection will begin on April 30, 2026, with try-on areas set up at 5 stores nationwide.</description></item>
<item><title>Ginza, Tokyo’s BAR S Presents Limited-Time Cocktails for the Refreshing Early Summer Season</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236150</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236150</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000944.000006543.html">PR TIMES</source><description>BAR S in Ginza, operated by 資生堂パーラー, will offer limited-time early summer cocktails starting in May 2026. The 4 original seasonal drinks include a reimagined version of “Aru Hikari,” named after a song paying tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto, and “Spring Water in the Forest,” inspired by fresh greenery.</description></item>
<item><title>SB C&amp;S to Hold In-Person Exhibition “Network &amp; Security MeetUp! Hokuriku”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236149</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236149</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001030.000022656.html">PR TIMES</source><description>SB C&amp;S will hold “Network &amp; Security MeetUp! Hokuriku” in Kanazawa on June 3, 2026. The event, the first of its kind in Hokuriku, will feature 16 companies from Japan and abroad sharing security measures and the latest developments aimed at strengthening supply chains.</description></item>
<item><title>Approximately 33% of Factory Electricity to Come from Renewable Energy: Solar Panels Installed at Yamada West Japan Reuse Center’s Yamaguchi Factory</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236148</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236148</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001094.000082557.html">PR TIMES</source><description>CIC, part of the Yamada Holdings Group, has installed solar panels at its Yamaguchi Factory, switching approximately 33% of its electricity use to renewable energy. This will reduce annual CO2 emissions by approximately 139 t and accelerate efforts to lower environmental impact through its reuse business.</description></item>
<item><title>濃密泡で人気の炭酸※1泡洗顔から世界中で大人気の「エスターバニー」デザインが登場！「ビフェスタ 泡洗顔 限定品」が2026年4月27日(月)より発売</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236147</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236147</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001103.000006496.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Mandom will launch 3 limited-edition versions of its popular “Bifesta Foaming Facial Cleanser,” featuring artist Esther Kim’s “Esther Bunny” design, on April 27, 2026. The cleansers retain the benefits of carbonated foam while featuring a cute character to appeal more strongly to younger consumers.</description></item>
<item><title>During Golden Week, App Members Get 27% Off “Southern Bluefin Tuna Otoro,” Packed with Rich Flavor! Indulge in Spring Delicacies, Including Rolls Topped with Luxurious Sea Urchin and Salmon Roe, Available for a Limited Time—Enjoy a Special Golden Week Treat!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236146</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236146</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001103.000018731.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Kappa Sushi will run a campaign during Japan’s 2026 Golden Week, offering app members 27% off “Southern Bluefin Tuna Otoro.” Along with a special shipment of rare sushi toppings, limited-time menu items generously topped with sea urchin and salmon roe will also be available.</description></item>
<item><title>Sunshine Aquarium × 高橋書店: “The Election of Unfortunate Animals at Sunshine Aquarium,” from the “Unfortunate Animals” Series. Voting Period: April 29 (Wednesday, public holiday)–August 23 (Sunday)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236145</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236145</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001105.000020364.html">PR TIMES</source><description>サンシャイン水族館と高橋書店のベストセラー書籍「ざんねんないきもの事典」がコラボ。展示生物23種から人気No.1を決める総選挙を4月29日から開催し、参加型体験で集客を強化する。</description></item>
<item><title>A Limited-Edition Fragrance Joins the Repair Hair Mask from the “Re:(Re) Series,” Designed for Ultimate Shine and Manageability! “LUCIDO-L Re: Repair Hair Mask Lilac” Goes on Sale Monday, May 4, 2026</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236144</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236144</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001115.000006496.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社マンダム will launch “Lilac,” a limited-edition fragrance for its repair hair mask from the “Re: Series” by haircare brand LUCIDO-L, on May 4, 2026. The product contains heat-reactive care ingredients that use heat to enhance hair’s shine and manageability.</description></item>
<item><title>The Hit Horror Novel “A Questionnaire About the Mouth,” with More Than 320,000 Copies Sold, Gets a Theatrical Film Adaptation Opening July 3! A Long-Awaited Second Book Is Also Announced.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236143</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236143</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001216.000031579.html">PR TIMES</source><description>A live-action film adaptation of Poplar Publishing’s hit horror novel “A Questionnaire About the Mouth,” which has sold more than 320,000 copies, is set to open on July 3, 2026. Starring Rihito Itagaki and directed by Takashi Shimizu, the film will be accompanied by the release of a sequel novel, “Eyes.”</description></item>
<item><title>Fortunes for the Second Half of 2026 | Discover your fortune and turning points through the Mayan calendar. “Fortunes for the Second Half of 2026 Based on the Mayan Calendar” now available to the public on the official fortune-telling website</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236142</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236142</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001250.000074768.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社レンサ has begun offering “Fortunes for the Second Half of 2026 Based on the Mayan Calendar” to the public through its monthly subscription fortune-telling website, “Mayan Calendar | Yumitama’s Fortune-Telling.” Based on the ancient Mayan calendar, the service forecasts fortunes and turning points for the second half of 2026. It is supervised by Yumitama, a leading researcher of the Mayan calendar.</description></item>
<item><title>“Wolfgang’s Steakhouse” Begins Selling Digital Gift Cards</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236141</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236141</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001268.000018232.html">PR TIMES</source><description>“Wolfgang’s Steakhouse,” which originated in New York, has begun selling its digital gift card, “eGift,” at 7 locations in Japan. Available in 3 denominations—¥10,000, ¥30,000 and ¥50,000—the cards can be easily sent by email or social media, offering a new way to express gratitude or congratulations.</description></item>
<item><title>Enjoy a Variety of Meat Dishes at the Steak Lunch Buffet／ザ ロイヤルパークホテル 京都梅小路</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236140</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236140</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001293.000039557.html">PR TIMES</source><description>ザ ロイヤルパークホテル 京都梅小路 will hold a “Steak Lunch Buffet” at its 1F restaurant, Umegoromo, starting June 1, 2026. Guests can enjoy a variety of meat dishes, including beef steak grilled by the chef right before their eyes and a monthly changing menu.</description></item>
<item><title>NEC Launches Africa Corporate Innovation Program to Accelerate Business Through Co-Creation with African Startups</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236139</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236139</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001318.000078149.html">PR TIMES</source><description>NEC has launched the Africa Corporate Innovation Program to address social challenges in Africa, including agriculture and food security. In collaboration with シェル財団, Double Feather Partners and JICA, NEC aims to accelerate its business through co-creation with local startups.</description></item>
<item><title>東海大学 and NEC Carry Out Collaborative Project for a “Data Utilization Platform PoC for Universities”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236138</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236138</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001322.000078149.html">PR TIMES</source><description>東海大学 and NEC jointly conducted a proof of concept (PoC) for a data utilization platform in educational institutional research (IR), aiming to improve the quality of university education and enhance operations. Completed in March 2026, the project yielded valuable insights into analytical models for educational IR and laid the groundwork for further development, including the use of AI.</description></item>
<item><title>【Nitori Deco Home】More Than 10 New “Heat Protection” Products to Keep Summer Outings Cool and Comfortable</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236137</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236137</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001500.000073913.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Nitori’s Deco Home will launch more than 10 “heat protection” products to make summer outings more comfortable, starting in late April. The lineup includes handheld fans, portable ice packs, cooling neck rings and UV protection items, combining stylish design with functionality.</description></item>
<item><title>Super Delivery and 専修大学 Faculty of Commerce Launch Industry-Academia Collaboration Program to Study the Front Lines of Ethical Consumption</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236136</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236136</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001514.000003091.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Super Delivery, operated by 株式会社ラクーンコマース, and the 専修大学 Faculty of Commerce will launch an industry-academia collaboration program in April 2026 focused on ethical consumption and distribution. The program will give students opportunities to gain practical knowledge of ethical store management and the role of wholesalers, contributing to the creation of a sustainable society.</description></item>
<item><title>“Money Forward ME” Makes Some Asset Trend and Breakdown Charts Available to Free Members</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236135</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236135</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001624.000008962.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Money Forward ME has opened some asset management features previously available to Premium members to free members. Users can now access asset trend and breakdown charts, among other features, to support household budgeting and asset building. The service aims to improve financial literacy among more users.</description></item>
<item><title>Enjoy the World of Numbers to Your Heart’s Content with “Math Brother” Asuki Yokoyama! “NHK Master Math in 3 Months: The Fascinating Mysteries of Numbers You’ll Want to Share”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236134</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236134</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001645.000026633.html">PR TIMES</source><description>A new book by Asuki Yokoyama, known as the “Math Brother,” titled “NHK Master Math in 3 Months: The Fascinating Mysteries of Numbers You’ll Want to Share,” will be released by 扶桑社 on May 2, 2026. Based on the content of an NHK Eテレ course, the book offers an enjoyable way to revisit arithmetic and mathematics, aiming to help a wide range of readers develop mathematical thinking.</description></item>
<item><title>A First-Ever “Kirby of the Stars” Collaboration Package! Rich Pizza-Flavored “Pizza Potato” with Gooey Cheese</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236133</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236133</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001817.000030525.html">PR TIMES</source><description>カルビーは人気ゲーム「星のカービィ」と初のコラボレーションとなる『ピザポテト』の新パッケージを2026年4月下旬から全国のコンビニで期間限定発売。同じ1992年生まれの両ブランドが共同で幅広い世代にアピールする戦略。</description></item>
<item><title>「いしかわ大学連携インキュベータ」入居者の募集について</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236132</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236132</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001899.000021609.html">PR TIMES</source><description>中小機構’s Hokuriku Headquarters is seeking tenants for Ishikawa University Collaboration Incubator (i-BIRD), a university-affiliated facility for developing entrepreneurs. Tenants can sign leases for up to 5 years. Applications for designated rooms will be accepted from May 11 through 20, with occupancy available from late June onward.</description></item>
<item><title>“freee Sales” and “freee Time Tracking Plus” Win Top “Leader” Award for the First Time at ITreview Grid Award 2026 Spring</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236131</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236131</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002065.000006428.html">PR TIMES</source><description>“freee Sales” and “freee Time Tracking Plus” from フリー株式会社 have won the top “Leader” award for the first time at ITreview Grid Award 2026 Spring. The company received awards in 14 categories for a total of 8 products, demonstrating their strong market reputation and customer satisfaction.</description></item>
<item><title>【Survey on Generation Z’s Work Values and Individuality 2026 vol.1】When Choosing an Employer, “Social Need for the Work” Matters More Than “Salary”; More Than 40% View Labor Shortages as an “Opportunity to Make Their Mark”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236130</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236130</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002073.000005089.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Human Holdings conducted the “Survey on Generation Z’s Work Values and Individuality 2026.” Generation Z places greater importance on the social need for a job than on salary when choosing an employer, and tends to view labor shortages as an opportunity to make their mark.</description></item>
<item><title>【フジテレビ】FOD’s “Spring Golden Week Campaign” Begins! Enjoy the Service for Just 200 Yen on Your First Subscription, Plus the Popular Film “Pure Love, All Right!” Streaming Exclusively Starting Today; Promotional Video Focused on BL Also Airs</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236129</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236129</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002081.000000084.html">PR TIMES</source><description>フジテレビ’s video streaming service FOD has launched its “Spring Golden Week Campaign.” First-time subscribers can access FOD Premium for 200 yen, with exclusive streaming of popular films including “Pure Love, All Right!” and promotional campaigns focused on BL titles.</description></item>
<item><title>Transcosmos Introduces AI into Customer Consultation Processes for Contact Center Services in South Korea</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236128</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236128</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002085.000000183.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Transcosmos has introduced an AI-powered “AICC service model” in South Korea, optimizing customer consultation processes across 4 stages. This has eased the workload on operators and shortened customer wait times. The company is also considering expansion into Japan, China and Malaysia.</description></item>
<item><title>【Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo】Summer-Only “Summer Strawberry Afternoon Tea” Offers Delicate Strawberries and a Colorful Summer Tea Time</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236127</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236127</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002183.000023303.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo will serve its summer-only “Summer Strawberry Afternoon Tea” at the Lobby Lounge Bamboo from June 1 to August 31, 2026. The menu features sweet-and-tart strawberry desserts and colorful savory dishes, with plans that include all-you-can-eat strawberries also available. Guests can enjoy an elegant tea time with TWG tea.</description></item>
<item><title>A New Challenge for the Series Endorsed by the World’s No. 1 Barista: Chilled-Cup “Decaffeinated Café Latte” Made with Coffee Beans Stripped of More Than 90% of Their Caffeine Launches—A Premium Offering from Famimaru as the Decaffeinated Market Grows</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236126</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236126</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002284.000046210.html">PR TIMES</source><description>FamilyMart will launch “Decaffeinated Café Latte,” a chilled-cup coffee developed jointly with Tetsu Kasuya, the world’s No. 1 barista, at stores nationwide starting April 28, 2026. Made with 100% Colombian beans, the premium product uses the Mountain Water Process to remove caffeine while preserving the beans’ original flavor.</description></item>
<item><title>【Survey of 1,000 Men and Women】Ranking of Celebrities Who Would Suit an Art Truck! 2026 Edition</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236125</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236125</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002629.000044800.html">PR TIMES</source><description>In a nationwide survey on “celebrities who would suit an art truck,” jointly conducted by 株式会社NEXER and 株式会社アートフレンドAUTO, George Tokoro took the No. 1 spot with 85 votes. Sho Aikawa, Eikichi Yazawa and Shohei Ohtani also ranked highly, highlighting the connection between celebrities’ public images and art truck culture.</description></item>
<item><title>About 28% of Custom Home Buyers Say the Estimate and Final Cost “Differed Significantly”; About 87% of Them Faced a Difference of 1 Million Yen or More</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236124</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236124</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002630.000044800.html">PR TIMES</source><description>A survey conducted by 株式会社NEXER and クオレ・ホーム株式会社 found that about 28% of custom home buyers experienced a significant gap between the estimate and the final cost, and about 87% of those buyers faced a difference of 1 million yen or more. The findings show that buyers place great importance on price transparency and have significant concerns about additional costs.</description></item>
<item><title>【The Westin Yokohama】Head to Yokohama for Golden Week and summer vacation outings. Reservations open for a hotel package including admission tickets to 横浜アンパンマンこどもミュージアム.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236123</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236123</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002637.000011305.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The Westin Yokohama will begin offering a hotel package that includes admission tickets to 横浜アンパンマンこどもミュージアム and a limited-edition drink on April 27, 2026. Targeting families during Golden Week and summer vacation, the package offers a wellbeing-focused stay in the Minato Mirai area.</description></item>
<item><title>【For high school and university students】Digital Hollywood University public lecture: “Developing Art Experiences Using Technology”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236122</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236122</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002662.000000496.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Digital Hollywood University will hold a public lecture for high school and university students, “Developing Art Experiences Using Technology,” on May 12, 2026, featuring Shuhei Matsuyama, representative of 株式会社enigma. The lecture will explain the process from conceiving to developing technology-based art and offer cutting-edge learning connected to society.</description></item>
<item><title>Sing the songs selected by FC東京 players at JOYSOUND! Score points matching their jersey numbers in the scoring challenge for a chance to win a signed uniform!!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236121</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236121</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002852.000004747.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社エクシング will hold the collaborative campaign “FC東京 | JOYSOUND ‘Tokyo Sings at the Top of Its Voice’” starting April 27. In this fan-participation campaign, participants sing songs selected by FC東京 players using JOYSOUND’s scoring feature; those who achieve a score that includes a player’s jersey number will be entered in a draw to win a signed uniform.</description></item>
<item><title>The first mask-style beauty device and cream in the “EFFECTIM” anti-aging care※1 line are here. Enveloping care in just 3 minutes for deeply rested, beautiful skin※2, like after a night of quality sleep</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236120</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236120</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003094.000005794.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The anti-aging care brand “EFFECTIM” will launch its first mask-style beauty device in the series, the “Intensive Beauty Repair Mask,” equipped with contactless ultrasound and LED, along with a cream containing carefully selected beauty ingredients, on June 1, 2026. The 3-minute treatment aims to give skin a deeply rested, beautiful look, like after a night of quality sleep.</description></item>
<item><title>“He had that ‘this is bad’ look in his eyes”: The benefactor who came to the rescue of Anjash Watabe during his suspension appears! Chidori burst out laughing as his “commute by Mercedes” on his first day at a part-time job was revealed. If he can’t escape, the whole hut will be blown up! “Come back to life as a comedian”—will Chidori’s feelings reach Watabe…?</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236119</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236119</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003143.000064643.html">PR TIMES</source><description>ABEMA’s popular show “Chance no Jikan” aired a special project, “Great Escape from a Real-Life Flame-Up,” centered on the comeback of Ken Watabe of Anjash, who is currently on hiatus. A turbulent series of events unfolded, including grueling missions, a forced name change and a benefactor’s revelations about his part-time job days.</description></item>
<item><title>The complete digital collection of all works by Tsutomu Mizukami, a leading Showa-era author who portrayed human nature with an unwavering gaze, begins distribution on April 30!!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236118</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236118</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003641.000013640.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Shogakukan will begin distributing a complete digital collection of all works by Tsutomu Mizukami, a leading Showa-era author, on April 30, 2026. The collection also includes unpublished works, detailed commentary by experts and handwritten manuscripts.</description></item>
<item><title>Enjoy the evening cool at a bar overlooking Hiroshima’s city lights, with original cocktails inspired by scenes from the Seto Inland Sea 【グランドプリンスホテル広島】</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236117</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236117</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003642.000024668.html">PR TIMES</source><description>グランドプリンスホテル広島 will offer 3 original cocktails inspired by scenes from the Seto Inland Sea at the “Sky Lounge Top of Hiroshima” on the 23rd floor from July 1 to September 23, 2026. To be enjoyed alongside views of Hiroshima’s city lights, the cocktails feature whiskey and gin from local distilleries and showcase the region’s appeal.</description></item>
<item><title>【Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto】“Rose Financiers” to go on sale from May 1 for Mother’s Day</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236116</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236116</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004197.000002213.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto will offer the limited-edition Mother’s Day sweets “Rose Financiers” from May 1 to 31, 2026. This elegant assortment of 5 rose-shaped financiers makes an ideal gift for expressing gratitude.</description></item>
<item><title>Seminar titled “How to Improve Hospital Management,” presented by Masakazu Odawara, Director of the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Life Sciences Division at ＰｗＣコンサルティング合同会社, to be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026!!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236115</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236115</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004414.000032407.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The Social System Research Institute (SSK) will hold a seminar on improving hospital management on May 28, 2026. Masakazu Odawara of PwC Consulting will explain practical methods for balancing “effectiveness” and “staff development,” drawing on real-world improvement cases.</description></item>
<item><title>福井県 adopts “GMO Sign Electronic Official Seal” to handle promulgation of ordinances with electronic signatures 【GMOグローバルサイン・ホールディングス】</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236114</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236114</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005348.000000136.html">PR TIMES</source><description>“GMO Sign Electronic Official Seal” from GMOグローバルサイン・ホールディングス was adopted by 福井県 in March 2026. This enables the prefecture to comply with the amended Local Autonomy Act, digitize signatures by the governor and streamline administrative work, while allowing ordinances to be promulgated quickly during disasters.</description></item>
<item><title>Aeon Eheart’s “Murasaki An” features matcha from 祇園辻利! Limited-time sale of large imagawayaki filled with “matcha cream”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236113</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236113</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005807.000007505.html">PR TIMES</source><description>“Murasaki An,” operated by Aeon Eheart, has launched a limited-time large imagawayaki filled with matcha cream made using matcha from 祇園辻利. The combination of homemade chunky red bean paste and matcha cream is offered as an early-summer treat.</description></item>
<item><title>Reiwa ８ fiscal year project proposal program: “Your ideas can change Tokyo.” Applications open for “Public Proposals” and “University Proposals”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236112</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236112</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006570.000052467.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has opened applications for its Reiwa 8 “Public Proposals” and “University Proposals.” This important initiative for public participation in metropolitan government solicits solutions to policy challenges from residents and university researchers, puts them to an online vote and incorporates them into the Reiwa 9 budget proposal.</description></item>
<item><title>【JAF Iwate】Heading out for Golden Week♪ JAF booth to be featured at “Iwate Job Experience Festival in APPI”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236111</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236111</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006991.000010088.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The JAF Iwate Branch will exhibit at the “Iwate Job Experience Festival,” held at Appi Kogen on May 3 and 4, 2026. Through activities for children, including issuing safety licenses and trying on uniforms, the branch will promote traffic safety to families.</description></item>
<item><title>Applications for exhibitors and sponsors for “Hamamatsu Micro Maker Faire 2026” open from April 27!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236110</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236110</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007354.000005875.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Impress Corporation has opened applications for exhibitors and sponsors for “Hamamatsu Micro Maker Faire 2026,” to be held at 浜松科学館 on July 4, 2026. The small-scale event aims to bring makers together and invigorate regional innovation.</description></item>
<item><title>【Winner of the 19th Watakushi, Tsumari Nobody Award】Acclaimed writer Awa Ito’s first picture book, “Mopuu wa Henda,” to be released on Wednesday, May 27, 2026</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236109</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236109</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019217.000007006.html">PR TIMES</source><description>KADOKAWA will release “Mopuu wa Henda,” the first picture book by acclaimed writer Awa Ito, on May 27, 2026 (illustrations by Kazumi Deguchi). Through a story in which other people’s judgment that someone is “strange” takes physical form, this eagerly anticipated work explores diversity and self-acceptance.</description></item>
<item><title>A BL story about awkward corporate wage-earners, sparked by a difference in interpretation!! “Uketa and Semegahara” to be released on Monday, April 27, 2026</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236108</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236108</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019268.000007006.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社KADOKAWA will release “Uketa and Semegahara,” a popular manga serialized in Gene Pixiv and written by Hashi, on April 27, 2026. The story of 2 awkward corporate salarymen who support the same idol but have clashing interpretations is being published as a collected volume in this eagerly anticipated BL title about “work (supporting your fave).”</description></item>
<item><title>More than half say, “I want to sort them out, but keep putting it off”? Survey results on children’s photos and artwork released!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236107</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236107</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019270.000007006.html">PR TIMES</source><description>KADOKAWA’s media outlet “Yomeruba” has released survey results on how families store children’s photos and artwork. Around 90% of parents feel they face challenges with organizing them, and the survey highlighted that more than half want to sort things out but keep putting it off.</description></item>
<item><title>“DA HAWAII: Back to Hawaii’s Roots,” a new book from Kaori Akazawa and Ryo Uchino, who love Hawaii more than anyone, their first in 10 years, to be released Monday, April 27, 2026!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236106</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236106</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019271.000007006.html">PR TIMES</source><description>KADOKAWA will release “DA HAWAII: Back to Hawaii’s Roots,” a new book introducing the charms of Hawaii, on April 27, 2026. Kaori Akazawa and Ryo Uchino, who know Hawaii inside and out, join forces for the first time in 10 years. Accompanied by film photographs by photographer Orie Ichihashi, the book offers a look at “everyday Hawaii” that guidebooks don’t show.</description></item>
<item><title>Track and field athlete Ryota Yamagata’s recommended read! The 4th volume of “The Way of Life at an All-Boys School,” a popular essay manga depicting 6 years at an all-boys school in a relaxed style, to be released Monday, April 27, 2026!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236105</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236105</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019281.000007006.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社KADOKAWA will release Volume 4 of the popular essay manga “The Ecology of an All-Boys’ School,” about everyday life at a boys’ school, on April 27, 2026. Track and field athlete Ryota Yamagata recommends the book, which includes more than 40 pages of newly drawn material and in-store bonuses.</description></item>
<item><title>“Bread Thief” board book and gift set with hand puppet set for release</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236104</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236104</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019318.000007006.html">PR TIMES</source><description>KADOKAWA announced that it will release a board book edition of the popular picture book “Bread Thief” in July 2026, followed by a gift set with an exclusive hand puppet in November of the same year. The company aims to make the book more durable for young children and boost demand for gifts.</description></item>
<item><title>Manga “Books Are for Sale” wins Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize’s Manga Grand Prize</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236103</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236103</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019322.000007006.html">PR TIMES</source><description>“Books Are for Sale,” written by Ao Kojima and published by KADOKAWA, has won the Manga Grand Prize at the 30th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize. Set in a secondhand bookstore, the moving work depicts the bonds between books and people and achieved the remarkable feat of sweeping the major manga awards of 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>For those worried about slipping on rainy days: “Slip-resistant everyday shoes” popular with people aged 50 and older surpass ¥6.8 million on Makuake</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236334</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236334</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:59:45 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000157659.html">PR TIMES</source><description>“Slip-resistant everyday shoes,” developed by J-BREAK Co., Ltd., have surpassed ¥6.8 million on the support-based crowdfunding service Makuake. Targeting people aged 50 and older, the shoes are attracting support for their practicality in reducing the risk of falls on rainy days and wet surfaces, as well as their design for everyday use.</description></item>
<item><title>| Applications accepted through July 12, 2026 | Noguchi Kanko special match: 北海道日本ハムファイターズ vs 東北楽天ゴールデンイーグルス / Information on the “Let’s Make Everyone’s Dreams Come True” campaign</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236335</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236335</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:59:44 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001951.000019483.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The Noguchi Kanko Group is running a campaign to mark its sponsored game between 北海道日本ハムファイターズ and 東北楽天ゴールデンイーグルス, to be held on August 8, 2026. It is accepting entries from guests staying at its hotels for a prize drawing to win experiences including throwing the first pitch, a stadium tour and viewing the game from a dog-friendly seat.</description></item>
<item><title>Limited-time shop “SEGA 65th THE LIMITED SHOP” to open at Shibuya’s MIYASHITA PARK from Thursday, May 21!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236336</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236336</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:58:48 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007330.000005397.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社セガ will open a limited-time shop at Shibuya’s MIYASHITA PARK from May 21, 2026, to mark its 65th anniversary. The experiential event will feature 40 types of collaborative products with artists and exclusive items, reinterpreting Sega IP through the perspectives of contemporary art and fashion.</description></item>
<item><title>Men’s golf: “66th Chunichi Crowns” to be streamed free</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236337</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236337</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:55:46 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000319.000077000.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Sportsnavi will livestream the “66th Chunichi Crowns,” taking place from April 30 to May 3, 2026, free of charge. It will bring fans the action of featured players including Ryo Ishikawa in a variety of formats, including streams that follow featured groups.</description></item>
<item><title>Doughnut Robotics to unveil new physical AI for the first time at “SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026”! “Learning movements from video” accelerates evolution. Dance collaboration with 新しい学校のリーダーズ also confirmed!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236338</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236338</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:55:21 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000057944.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Doughnut Robotics will unveil its new compact humanoid “cinnamon mini” for the first time at “SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026.” Its key strength is technology that teaches movements from video, and it aims to put the robot to use in the entertainment industry. A collaboration with 新しい学校のリーダーズ is also planned.</description></item>
<item><title>[First time in Osaka] “Heart Kids Classroom 2026 in Osaka,” an interactive program for learning about the heart and medicine in an engaging way, to be held in Umeda on Sunday, May 24. Participants sought</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236339</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236339</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:52:48 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000161577.html">PR TIMES</source><description>NPO Heart Kids Japan will hold its first children’s medical experience program in Osaka, “Heart Kids Classroom,” on May 24, 2026. The program will include a simulated heart surgery experience, a special lecture by Dr. Norihide Fukushima, who was involved in Japan’s first heart transplant, and an exhibition of advanced medical equipment.</description></item>
<item><title>[Gaitame.com Co., Ltd.] Adds 12 new currency pairs to its “Gaika Next Neo” FX service!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236340</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236340</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:52:18 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000852.000052387.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Gaitame.com Co., Ltd. began offering 12 new currency pairs on its “Gaika Next Neo” FX service on April 27, 2026. The lineup has expanded to a total of 42 pairs, including the Swiss franc/Turkish lira and Central and Eastern European currencies.</description></item>
<item><title>[OWNDAYS] Spanish eyewear brand MELLER, founded in Barcelona, arrives in Japan</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236341</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236341</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:51:55 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000265.000005214.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社オンデーズ will begin selling eyewear brand MELLER, founded in Barcelona, Spain, in Japan on May 1, 2026. The collection comprises 26 sunglass styles featuring sustainable materials and polarized lenses as standard, and will be available at 36 stores in major cities and online.</description></item>
<item><title>Aomori-born bio-based leather “RINGO-TEX®,” made from discarded apples, to be exhibited at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236342</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236342</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:50:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000103443.html">PR TIMES</source><description>appcycle株式会社 developed “RINGO-TEX®,” a bio-based leather made from discarded apples in Aomori. The material won the grand prix at the SIC Awards 2025 with a co-created model developed with Azumaya, a long-established Sumida Ward business, and will be exhibited at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026. It is attracting attention as a material that can contribute to a sustainable future, with efforts underway to put it to use across a wide range of fields, including fashion, mobility and art.</description></item>
<item><title>Orders open for newly illustrated “Nintama Rantaro” cherry-blossom-viewing designs, including trading acrylic cards! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236343</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236343</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:46:54 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008962.000016064.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社アルマビアンカ has opened orders for 9 new products featuring newly illustrated artwork from “Nintama Rantaro” on the online store AMNIBUS. The lineup includes acrylic cards and pin badges themed around cherry-blossom viewing, along with other items designed for everyday use.</description></item>
<item><title>Build your ideal home with just the right balance of affordability. 株式会社讃建サンワ開発 launches a new website to help families find their own home style.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236344</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236344</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:46:44 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000181727.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社讃建サンワ開発 of Gifu Prefecture has launched a new corporate website. Moving away from the conventional approach of showcasing housing specifications, it is strengthening experiential branding that helps families discover their own home style through an engaging, magazine-like experience.</description></item>
<item><title>JORNAL STANDARD releases “Archive Stitch Shorts,” a special-order model from Gramicci</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236345</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236345</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:46:40 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002489.000011498.html">PR TIMES</source><description>JOURNAL STANDARDがGramicciに別注した「Archive Stitch Shorts」を5月中旬に発売。アーカイブをベースに現代的なワイドフィットと個性的なカラーステッチで再構築した一本です。</description></item>
<item><title>[Survey] In-depth analysis of factoring companies: Screening pass rates, same-day payments and fees revealed</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236346</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236346</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:45:39 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000080834.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社サイトクリエーション has published the results of a survey on the factoring market for small and medium-sized businesses and sole proprietors. The findings reveal improvements in convenience, including an increase in same-day payments and the spread of services that can be completed entirely online.</description></item>
<item><title>Nippon Zettoc’s “Hepatorit” series wins Excellence Award in the Variety category at the 38th Hit Product Awards organized by Drug Magazine</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236001</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236001</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:40:59 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000063663.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Nippon Zettoc’s medicated moisturizing skincare “Hepatorit” series won the Excellence Award in the Variety category at the 38th Hit Product Awards, selected by votes from distribution industry professionals. It was highly praised for its strong moisturizing properties, backed by pharmaceutical development expertise, and its safety for sharing among family members.</description></item>
<item><title>“FINAL FANTASY XIV: Silver Wanderer” set for release in January 2027!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236002</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236002</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:40:44 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000349.000128734.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Square Enix announced that it will release “Silver Wanderer,” the latest expansion pack for FFXIV, in January 2027. The major announcement also confirmed the introduction of a seasonal system, an overhaul of the battle system and crossover content with “Evangelion.”</description></item>
<item><title>Orders open for a character fine-art print of Mai Sakurajima from “Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus”! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236003</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236003</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:40:22 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008957.000016064.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社アルマビアンカ has opened orders on the online store AMNIBUS for a “Character Fine Graph” featuring heroine Mai Sakurajima from the popular series “Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus.” The high-quality art merchandise uses fine-art printing technology.</description></item>
<item><title>[SDGs] Support for 11 organizations tackling social issues rooted in poverty, including young carers and learning support</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236006</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236006</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:40:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000132307.html">PR TIMES</source><description>令和アカウンティング・ホールディングス increased its donations for FY2025 to 9.76 million yen, 1.8 times the previous year's amount. It expanded the number of recipient organizations to 11 and is stepping up efforts to address social issues stemming from poverty, including support for young carers and learning assistance.</description></item>
<item><title>Pilot testing begins for AI chatbot service for students and faculty</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236005</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236005</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:40:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000099285.html">PR TIMES</source><description>大和大学とシステム ディは、大学事務システム「Campus Plan」のAIチャットボット機能を活用した実証実験を2026年5月下旬より開始します。学内規定や便覧を学習させ、学生や教職員の質問に24時間対応することで、利便性向上と業務効率化を目指します。</description></item>
<item><title>[New product] A new twist on a smash-hit sweet: Dubai Chocolate Mochi [Matcha] launches | FRUITS SAND THREE / Age.3 KAMA</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236004</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236004</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:40:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000107332.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Fukuoka Prefecture-based sweets brand FRUITS SAND THREE / Age.3 KAMA, in Kama City, will launch a new matcha flavor of its smash-hit Dubai Chocolate Mochi on May 1, 2026. The product reimagines a trend from the Middle East using Japanese gyuhi mochi dough, creating an evolved Japanese-style sweet.</description></item>
<item><title>eMotion Fleet to install its proprietary energy management system (EMS) at Nagasaki Bus</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236007</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236007</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:38:25 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000143174.html">PR TIMES</source><description>eMotion Fleet will install its proprietary energy management system (EMS) at Nagasaki Bus and begin full-scale operations in May 2026. The cloud-based system will integrate optimization of electricity costs associated with introducing electric buses and more efficient operational management.</description></item>
<item><title>ローデ・シュワルツ、5月に電力エレクトロニクス・オンライン会議「From Design to Validation」を開催</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236008</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236008</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:37:59 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000182.000104512.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Rohde &amp; Schwarz will hold an online power electronics conference on May 5 and 6, 2026. Experts from industry and academia will discuss next-generation semiconductor technologies, EMC requirements and high-precision measurement methods, helping engineers address challenges.</description></item>
<item><title>[Sendai] Any medical specialty; schedules of 2–3 days a week can be discussed. — あいの実クリニック seeks a doctor to support community living for children and adults requiring medical care —</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236009</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236009</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:35:44 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000111672.html">PR TIMES</source><description>社会福祉法人あいの実 is recruiting a medical director for あいの実クリニック in Sendai, which supports children and adults requiring medical care and their families. The additional hire will help stabilize the 10-bed short-term residential medical care service launched in April 2026 and strengthen the foundations for community living.</description></item>
<item><title>[YouTube support] Use a professional video structure as-is. 株式会社pamxy releases a free YouTube video script template designed to prevent viewers from dropping off—just fill in the blanks</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236010</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236010</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:35:21 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000049325.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社pamxy has released a free YouTube video script template to reduce dependence on individual operators and improve audience retention. Drawing on a track record of more than 2.5 million cumulative subscribers, it offers a tool that makes professional video structures reproducible and supports companies' social media marketing.</description></item>
<item><title>“Gold nails” at the fingertips of a gold medalist — Yuto Totsuka talks about the appeal of nail art</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236011</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236011</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:32:04 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000062012.html">PR TIMES</source><description>NPO法人日本ネイリスト協会 interviewed snowboard gold medalist Yuto Totsuka. He discussed the appeal of men's nail art, its impact on competition and its importance as a form of self-expression.</description></item>
<item><title>Nail art that brings the film TOKYO Taxi to life — Chieko Baisho talks about its appeal and meaning</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236012</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236012</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:30:47 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000062012.html">PR TIMES</source><description>For Shochiku's 130th-anniversary film TOKYO Taxi, the Japan Nailist Association (JNA) provided nail supervision. Leading actor Chieko Baisho spoke about the importance of nail art in preparing for a role, her own experiences with nail art and her respect for nail technicians' expertise.</description></item>
<item><title>Napolitan specialist restaurant スパゲッティーのパンチョ 五反田店 to open on May 5 (Tuesday, national holiday), with 3 consecutive opening campaigns</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236013</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236013</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:30:18 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000097.000117096.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Napolitan specialist restaurant スパゲッティーのパンチョ will open its Gotanda location on May 5, 2026. Expanding into Gotanda Valley, home to many IT companies, the restaurant will leverage its Showa-era retro atmosphere and generous portions to run a 3-stage opening campaign.</description></item>
<item><title>新生活で買い替えたプリンターそのままにしていませんか？買いクル川崎高津は5月の衣替えに合わせた『初夏の住まい最適化キャンペーン』を4月27日から実施。</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236014</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236014</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:30:04 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000163489.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The mobile purchasing service Buy Kuru Kawasaki Takatsu will launch its “Early Summer Home Optimization Campaign” on April 27, 2026, covering household printers and other items. Its “appraise anything” service, regardless of manufacturer or age, will help local residents clear out unwanted belongings.</description></item>
<item><title>Discover art that is １ of a kind in the world, created through a truly unique approach! “UMUNI Gallery Project in PERTiCA” opens May 1</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236045</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236045</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000180194.html">PR TIMES</source><description>UMUNI, the art brand of NPO法人UBUNTU, will hold the “UMUNI Gallery Project in PERTiCA” in Sendai in May 2026. The exhibition will feature one-of-a-kind original works created using distinctive techniques by “Abe-kobe Creators,” who have profound disabilities.</description></item>
<item><title>[On sale in Hokkaido only] A specially designed mini that captures the authentic taste of Yubari melon in one bite: New “Yubari Melon Jelly Rich Taste Mini,” backed by 40 years of skill and dedication</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236044</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236044</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000173880.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社北辰フーズ will launch “Yubari Melon Jelly Rich Taste Mini,” a Hokkaido-only souvenir packed with 40 years of expertise, on May 1, 2026. Its specially designed single bite recreates the peak of the flavor, aiming to meet growing inbound demand with a premium souvenir product.</description></item>
<item><title>マルエム商会 to exhibit at Kansai NEPCON JAPAN</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236043</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236043</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000181075.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Technology trading company マルエム商会 will exhibit at the 2nd Kansai NEPCON JAPAN, showcasing SiC-related products and technologies from Japanese and international companies, including a 12-inch SiC epitaxial wafer making its debut in Japan. It will offer tailored solutions for next-generation power semiconductors, spanning material supply, manufacturing equipment and cooling solutions.</description></item>
<item><title>Protect yourself from unfair contracts!? Yashiro Azuki turns his company's contracts into manga!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236042</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236042</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000153616.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社サンカクケイ has released “Contract Manga,” in which its representative, Yashiro Azuki, turns the contents of contracts into manga to protect creators from unfair agreements. The initiative visualizes complex legal clauses to help prevent problems before they arise.</description></item>
<item><title>Sales begin for ZERO ICE, “ice that doesn't melt” and keeps items cool for up to 48 hours</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236041</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236041</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000113563.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社ASTROSQUARE has begun exclusive advance sales on Makuake of ZERO ICE, a large-capacity, non-melting ice cube from Australia. With cooling performance lasting up to 48 hours, this reusable eco-friendly product brings innovation to outdoor activities and everyday use.</description></item>
<item><title>[Even when stepped on or bitten.] The strength and flexibility of metal. A stainless-steel suit of armor. “SOLIDZ Power Cable,” a metal spiral cable, launches | 株式会社メイカーズ（MAKERZ）</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236040</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236040</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000159777.html">PR TIMES</source><description>メイカーズ, a Keyence subsidiary, has launched SOLIDZ Power Cable, a highly durable USB cable with a stainless-steel outer layer. Combining the strength and flexibility of metal, it features a 17mm-long boot structure to prevent cable breakage, bringing industrial-equipment-level quality to everyday use.</description></item>
<item><title>5K heatstroke and health management cloud service begins test deployment at 大手ゼネコン. On-site heatstroke measures move beyond warnings to operational management</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236039</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p3.html#n236039</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000057429.html">PR TIMES</source><description>5K Support's 5K heatstroke and health management cloud service has begun test deployment at 大手ゼネコン. By visualizing changes in each worker's health as well as WBGT levels, it enables coordinated organizational management of heatstroke prevention measures that go beyond warnings.</description></item>
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