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<title>AI News 180m Report｜2026-04-27 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 7 of 9</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.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>“A way of living that makes life interesting for yourself,” discovered through a life full of adversity—the memoir of a man who survived repeated brushes with death and setbacks, “If It’s Not Interesting, It’s Not Play,” now available at bookstores nationwide!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235791</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235791</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000576.000046294.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Genki Sawaki, born in Showa 19, has published “If It’s Not Interesting, It’s Not Play,” a book recounting his turbulent life, including starting a business at 23, serious illness, and betrayal by an employee. The book shares lessons on overcoming adversity and the philosophy of “making life interesting for yourself.”</description></item>
<item><title>—30th anniversary of the Japanese edition—The audiobook of the global bestseller “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Restoring the Character Ethic” is 1,777 yen for 7 days over Golden Week!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235790</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235790</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000600.000034798.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社オトバンクと株式会社FCEが、『完訳 ７つの習慣』日本語版出版30周年を記念し、2026年GWの7日間限定でオーディオブック版を1,777円で特別販売。また、5月末まで「第2の習慣」までを聴き放題プランで配信します。</description></item>
<item><title>Shop Channel to air “Special Picks for the 30th! 30th Anniversary Thank-You Celebration!” on Thursday, April 30</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235789</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235789</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000602.000003563.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Jupiter Shop Channel will air the special program “Special Picks for the 30th! 30th Anniversary Thank-You Celebration!” on April 30 to mark its 30th anniversary. Selected premium products, including Nishikawa down blankets and MCC hamburg steaks, will be offered at special prices, and a 4K TV giveaway campaign will also be held.</description></item>
<item><title>Exhibiting at “HANKYU BEAUTY FRAGRANCE FESTIVAL 2026.” The “L’OCCITANE Café” makes its Kansai debut, with an early release of summer fragrances.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235788</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235788</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000654.000011965.html">PR TIMES</source><description>L’Occitane will exhibit at “HANKYU BEAUTY FRAGRANCE FESTIVAL 2026” at 阪急うめだ本店. The event will feature a limited-time opening of the “L’OCCITANE Café,” making its Kansai debut, and Japan’s earliest advance release of summer fragrances commemorating the brand’s 50th anniversary, showcasing the brand’s world from multiple angles.</description></item>
<item><title>Gaming chair, gaming controller, and vibrating “Volretch” model launched</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235787</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235787</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000673.000009202.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Mizuno is entering the esports market for the first time, unveiling a gaming chair and an innovative asymmetrical controller in collaboration with Juri, a popular character from “Street Fighter 6.” Preorders will open on Makuake on May 1, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>Helping children develop the skills to thrive in the future: Kewpie Mirai Tamago Foundation holds its 2026 grant certificate presentation ceremony</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235786</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235786</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000707.000044559.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The Kewpie Mirai Tamago Foundation held its 2026 grant certificate presentation ceremony. It approved grants for a record 204 organizations, supporting food education activities and places for children to spend time. The foundation is strengthening initiatives to address social issues such as disparities in access to experiences and social isolation around meals.</description></item>
<item><title>Scalp D Next Plus Style Elebrush wins 1st place in the electric brush category of the MyBest Monthly Awards for April 2026!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235785</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235785</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000715.000013377.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Angfa’s “Scalp D Next Plus Style Elebrush” won 1st place in the electric brush category of the MyBest Monthly Awards for April 2026. Its multifunctionality, featuring EMS, ion, and vibration technologies and offering care from the scalp to the whole body, received high praise.</description></item>
<item><title>P.S.FA introduces a revolutionary “cool and stretchy” suit set for extreme heat! —Now adding a short-sleeved jacket—</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235784</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235784</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000719.000030981.html">PR TIMES</source><description>“Karami Set-Up,” high-performance summer businesswear from P.S.FA, operated by Haruyama Trading, launches on April 29, 2026. The new lineup adds a short-sleeved jacket and offers high breathability for extreme heat as well as the practicality of being machine washable.</description></item>
<item><title>【アルマーニ / カフェ 表参道】メロンに抹茶の余韻が重なる、涼やかなひととき - 5月限定「メロンと抹茶のパフェ」</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235783</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235783</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000727.000072701.html">PR TIMES</source><description>ARMANI / CAFFÈ Omotesando has announced its “Melon and Matcha Parfait,” available only in May 2026. Featuring seasonal melon, the luxurious dessert combines the tartness of sudachi citrus with the bitterness of matcha to evoke early summer.</description></item>
<item><title>[Archive streaming begins] AI Expo Osaka 2026 — Conference accelerating DX in Kansai now available</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235782</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235782</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000756.000053344.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社アイスマイリー began streaming the archive of all 27 presentations from “AI Expo Osaka 2026,” held in Osaka in January 2026, on April 27. With accelerating DX in Kansai as its theme, the online content presents case studies on the use of generative AI and AI agents.</description></item>
<item><title>FamiOne service to continue in fiscal 2026 (Reiwa 8) as part of Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture’s “Fertility Support Program”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235781</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235781</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000775.000014333.html">PR TIMES</source><description></description></item>
<item><title>Gunze Museum “Shuzo” 30th anniversary exhibition. Showcase of fine ceramics, including works by Living National Treasures from Ayabe, Kyoto Prefecture, where the company was founded</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235780</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235780</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000777.000023550.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Gunze Museum “Shuzo,” located in Ayabe, Kyoto Prefecture, where Gunze was founded, is marking its 30th anniversary with a commemorative exhibition opening May 2 and featuring around 65 works by renowned ceramic artists, including Living National Treasure Iwao Shinno.</description></item>
<item><title>TAICHIRO MORINAGA launches a limited-quantity new product: “Yofukashi Cookies,” indulgent adult cookies with a comforting finish and rich flavor, from Monday, April 27!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235779</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235779</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000798.000019896.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Morinaga &amp; Co.’s premium brand “TAICHIRO MORINAGA” will launch its new “Yofukashi Cookies” on April 27, with the concept of a nighttime treat for yourself. Available in 3 flavors combining luxurious ingredients, they offer an extraordinary eating experience.</description></item>
<item><title>Vie BOARD, established by Docomo and DatViet Group, begins operating DOOH in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235778</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235778</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000811.000118641.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Vie BOARD, a joint venture between NTT Docomo and Vietnam’s DatViet Group, will begin operating digital out-of-home advertising (DOOH) in Ho Chi Minh City in May 2026. Using Docomo’s proprietary data science technology, it will provide accurate audience estimates and ad delivery.</description></item>
<item><title>5月開始の「dポイント」「d払い」自治体キャンペーン</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235777</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235777</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000812.000118641.html">PR TIMES</source><description>NTT Docomo will run a points-back campaign offering up to 20% for users of “d払い” in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, from May 20, 2026. The campaign aims to revitalize the local economy and promote cashless payments.</description></item>
<item><title>[Machida, Tokyo] Nozuta Park to host “ROSE FEST2026”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235776</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235776</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000841.000052170.html">PR TIMES</source><description>“ROSE FEST2026” will be held at Nozuta Park in Machida, Tokyo, on May 16 and 17, 2026. With 1,500 rose bushes across 425 varieties in bloom, the community event will feature food trucks and workshops by local businesses.</description></item>
<item><title>Addressing summer vacation childcare challenges and boredom, concerns for 80% of parents. Kids Duo® to hold a summer school that turns after-school care into “exploration that opens doors to unknown worlds”!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235775</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235775</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000887.000028894.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Kids Duo®, the English-language after-school program operated by 株式会社やる気スイッチグループ, will hold a summer school starting July 13, 2026. To address the lack of childcare options during summer vacation and children’s boredom, concerns for around 80% of parents, it will offer English-language inquiry-based programs on topics such as architecture and disaster prevention.</description></item>
<item><title>Beat the heat with a cooling plate and high-airflow fan! Launch of versatile “3WAY+ Ice High-Airflow Handheld Fan”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235774</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235774</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000894.000028427.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社ドウシシャ will launch the “3WAY+ Ice High-Airflow Handheld Fan,” combining a cooling plate with powerful airflow, in early May 2026. It can be used in 3 ways—as a handheld, neck-hanging or desktop fan—and offers 100 airflow settings, making it the ultimate heatwave solution.</description></item>
<item><title>[A.P.C. GOLF] Golf style with a witty attitude — pop-up event at A.P.C. Kobe store from Thursday, April 30</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235773</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235773</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000938.000095084.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Lifestyle golfwear brand “A.P.C. GOLF” will hold its first pop-up event in Hyogo Prefecture at the A.P.C. Kobe store from April 30 to May 17, 2026. It presents a distinctive golf style that adds humor to high-quality basics.</description></item>
<item><title>“Squid Ink Spice Black Curry” available for a limited time at SPICE FACTORY Ecute Shinagawa from May 1!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235772</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235772</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001093.000082978.html">PR TIMES</source><description>A limited-time menu item, “Squid Ink Spice Black Curry,” will be available at SPICE FACTORY Ecute Shinagawa from May 1, 2026. The dish pairs the richness of squid ink with “Swicy” potatoes. A tomato lassi made with koji amazake will also go on sale.</description></item>
<item><title>A bold blue drink with zero sugar and zero calories※1! New “AQUARIUS THE 0” launches nationwide Monday, April 27</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235771</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235771</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001103.000001735.html">PR TIMES</source><description>コカ･コーラシステム will launch “AQUARIUS THE 0,” with zero sugar and zero calories, nationwide on April 27, 2026. It features a bold blue color and will also be promoted through a collaboration campaign with the anime “Blue Lock.”</description></item>
<item><title>[Average hourly wages for jobs for homemakers, March 2026] Part-time: “1,255 yen”; temporary: “1,488 yen.” Food and beverage jobs reach the 1,200-yen range for the first time</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235770</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235770</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001118.000003176.html">PR TIMES</source><description>B-style Media announced the average hourly wages for “jobs for homemakers” in March 2026. Part-time wages were 1,255 yen and temporary positions paid 1,488 yen, while food and beverage jobs reached the 1,200-yen mark for the first time.</description></item>
<item><title>The June issue of “VOGUE JAPAN,” on sale May 1, features the Met Gala! A rich selection of fashion and art under the theme “Portraits of Bodily Beauty”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235769</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235769</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001167.000000930.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The June issue of “VOGUE JAPAN” goes on sale May 1. Under the theme “Portraits of Bodily Beauty,” linked to the Met Gala, it features coverage delving into fashion and art, including an exclusive interview with Martin Margiela and an introduction to a new creative hub in Kyoto.</description></item>
<item><title>Eat onigiri and donate rice to children’s cafeterias</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235768</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235768</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001168.000006976.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Palsystem has launched the “Onigiri good” initiative. For every 10,000 participations, including posting photos of onigiri, it will donate 1 ton of locally sourced rice to children’s cafeterias, aiming to boost rice consumption and improve the food self-sufficiency rate.</description></item>
<item><title>Top national-team-caliber talent clashes in North and Central America, host region of the FIFA World Cup: the true battle for supremacy, the North and Central American Champions Cup semifinals, to be broadcast live exclusively in Japan on 日テレジータス/日テレNEWS24!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235767</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235767</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001221.000009198.html">PR TIMES</source><description>CS Nippon has announced that it will broadcast the semifinals of the “North and Central American Champions Cup 2026,” which determines the top club in the region, live exclusively in Japan on 日テレジータス and 日テレNEWS24. The highly anticipated matchup pits top teams from MLS against Mexico’s Liga MX.</description></item>
<item><title>“Top SCM Study Group,” a study group for executives and SCM leaders, launches in earnest in May 2026. Free invitations for the inaugural session now being accepted | Funai Research Institute Supply Chain Consulting</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235766</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235766</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001230.000059144.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Funai Research Institute Supply Chain Consulting will fully launch “Top SCM Study Group,” a practical community for executives and SCM leaders, in May 2026. It will support corporate SCM reform through sharing the latest developments and specialist courses, including AI demand forecasting.</description></item>
<item><title>The third “Seasonal Design” collection, bringing a touch of the seasons to “V Kisekae,” is here! The third collection features designs by illustrator CHINATSU</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235765</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235765</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001262.000000983.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Vポイントマーケティングは、モバイルVカードをカスタマイズできる「Vキセカエ」の『シーズナブルデザイン』第三弾を2026年4月27日より発売。イラストレーター・CHINATSU氏による季節感あふれるデザインを1点88円で提供します。</description></item>
<item><title>[Ginza Cozy Corner] The No. 1 winner of the “Hidden Favorite Sweets” poll, the “Mocha Eclair,” is back with 20% more weight at the same price!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235764</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235764</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001425.000004367.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Ginza Cozy Corner will sell its “Mocha Eclair,” voted No. 1 by employees, with 20% more product at the same price, for a limited time from May 2 to 7, 2026. The campaign rewards fans in celebration of “Cozy Corner Day.”</description></item>
<item><title>Do job hunters have a job they want to do? “No particular idea” is the most common response, while the biggest concern is “I don’t know what job suits me” [Survey on outlook for the future among third-year university students]</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235763</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235763</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001518.000013485.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社学情による大学3年生を対象とした将来観調査で、6割超がやりたい仕事について「ある」「なんとなくある」と回答した一方、約4割が「ない」「わからない」と回答しました。具体像を描けない最大の理由は「自分に向いている仕事が分からない」であり、自己理解への不安が浮き彫りになっています。</description></item>
<item><title>Awarded planning and operations contract for “Global Startup EXPO 2026,” an international deep-tech event</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235762</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235762</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001537.000000196.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Sony Network Communications, Hakuhodo, Hakuhodo Products and the Japan Research Institute have been commissioned by 大阪府 to plan and operate Global Startup EXPO 2026. Through an international event focused on deep tech, the 4 companies aim to foster new business creation and build an industrial cluster in Osaka and the Kansai region.</description></item>
<item><title>SHARE LOUNGE Work Styling New Chitose Airport to open in August '26</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235761</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235761</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001651.000018760.html">PR TIMES</source><description>CCC and Mitsui Fudosan will open SHARE LOUNGE Work Styling New Chitose Airport in August 2026, the first joint-venture store inside New Chitose Airport. In partnership with semiconductor community RISE-A, the companies aim to create a multipurpose hub supporting business professionals and companies expanding into Hokkaido.</description></item>
<item><title>Original soundtrack for the anime The Monster-Eating Adventurer: I Alone Eat Monsters and Grow Stronger, airing in April 2026, to begin streaming on April 27!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235760</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235760</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001719.000007785.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The original soundtrack for the anime The Monster-Eating Adventurer, which airs in April 2026, will begin streaming on April 27. It features 30 tracks by popular composer onoken, using music to convey the story's tension and immersive atmosphere.</description></item>
<item><title>Seeking tenants for the Kobe Medical Device Development Center (MEDDEC)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235759</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235759</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001900.000021609.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The Kinki Headquarters of the Organization for Small &amp; Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan (SMRJ) is seeking new tenants for the Kobe Medical Device Development Center (MEDDEC), an incubation facility on Kobe Port Island. Applications will be accepted from May 7 to 18, 2026, as the organization steps up support for medical-device startups.</description></item>
<item><title>Seeking tenants for the Kobe Healthcare Industry Development Center (HI-DEC)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235758</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235758</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001901.000021609.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The Organization for Small &amp; Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan (SMRJ) is seeking tenants for HI-DEC, an incubation facility on Kobe Port Island. The facility is open to startups and small and medium-sized businesses in the medical and health industries, and a rent subsidy program is available. Applications open on May 7, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>[Yokohama City] A promenade connecting Sakuragicho and the Shinko District! An exhibit showcasing railway heritage has been installed along Kishamichi</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235757</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235757</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001918.000013670.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Yokohama City has installed a new exhibition facility along Kishamichi, a promenade connecting Sakuragicho and the Shinko District, to showcase railway heritage. Rails and sleepers from the former Rinko Railway, uncovered during renovation work prompted by aging infrastructure, are now on permanent display behind acrylic panels and are being promoted as a tourist attraction.</description></item>
<item><title>Passing track facilities at Kotobuki Station on the Fujikyu Railway Line to be completed in December 2027</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235756</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235756</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001955.000001110.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Fujisanroku Electric Railway has announced plans to build new passing track facilities at Kotobuki Station on the Fujikyu Railway Line, with completion scheduled for December 2027. The company aims to increase service from 2 to 3 trains per hour in a March 2028 timetable revision, boosting capacity and convenience.</description></item>
<item><title>TBS Radio's JUNK Banana Moon GOLD and 西武鉄道株式会社 to air a special collaboration program on Friday, May 15! The comedy duo Bananaman leaves the studio and heads to Chichibu aboard the limited express Laview!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235755</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235755</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002150.000003392.html">PR TIMES</source><description>TBS Radio's JUNK Banana Moon GOLD and Seibu Railway are teaming up to air Banaraview GOLD, a special program recorded aboard the limited express Laview on May 15, 2026. A campaign will also let listeners hear an original message via a poster available only on the train.</description></item>
<item><title>Pasona JOB HUB and Asha Design form business partnership; new Sports Talent Sharing initiative to address challenges facing companies and communities launches April 27</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235754</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235754</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002213.000016751.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Pasona Group and Asha Design have formed a business partnership and will launch Sports Talent Sharing on April 27, 2026. The new initiative will leverage sports talent, including former athletes, to help address challenges facing companies and communities.</description></item>
<item><title>[Hotel Okura Niigata] Rooftop beer garden The Rooftop Beer Terrace 2026 to open on June 26, 50 m above ground</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235753</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235753</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002232.000005118.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Hotel Okura Niigata will hold The Rooftop Beer Terrace 2026 from June 26, 2026. Guests can enjoy Mediterranean-style dishes prepared by the hotel chef and 43 kinds of drinks on an all-you-can-eat-and-drink basis for 120 minutes.</description></item>
<item><title>【九州地方限定】昭和21年創業の北九州の名店「ぎょらん亭」監修第2弾人気No.1メニューの「十割ラーメン」をカップ麺で再現創業から続く名店のこだわり監修商品が4月28日（火）から発売</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235752</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235752</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002291.000046210.html">PR TIMES</source><description>FamilyMart will release its second product supervised by long-established Kitakyushu ramen shop ぎょらん亭 in Kyushu and Yamaguchi Prefecture on April 28, 2026. The lineup includes cup noodles recreating its No. 1 Juwari Ramen and 2 varieties of rice balls that pair perfectly with it, as the company strengthens its local focus.</description></item>
<item><title>The final comeback!? The Fallen JK and the Wasted Teacher: Extra Story; The Dropout at God School on the cover! The Hana to Yume: Gods issue goes on sale Monday, April 27!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235751</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235751</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002321.000046848.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Hakusensha Inc. released the special issue The Hana to Yume: Gods on April 27, 2026. It features an extra story from The Fallen JK and the Wasted Teacher and a special bonus from The Dropout at God School.</description></item>
<item><title>「日本刺繡でアルファベット!?」はじめてでも縫える新提案！ 草乃しずか最新刊『アルファベット図案ではじめる日本刺繡』4.30 発売</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235750</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235750</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002327.000009728.html">PR TIMES</source><description>A new book by embroidery artists Shizuka Kusano and Aya, Getting Started with Japanese Embroidery Using Alphabet Patterns, will be released on April 30, 2026. It offers a new approach to stitching the alphabet using traditional Japanese embroidery techniques, with practical designs for clothing and accessories as well as kimono.</description></item>
<item><title>“People who hate Mondays” are sure to love this book! A special cover for the widely discussed book that sparked a wave of empathy on social media! Things I Love, Even Though I Hate Mondays [5th reprint confirmed‼]</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235749</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235749</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002338.000009728.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Sekai Bunka Publishing will offer a special-cover edition of Things I Love, Even Though I Hate Mondays, inspired by readers' comments about the book that has attracted attention on social media, for advance sale at TSUTAYA starting May 1, 2026. The essay collection has resonated with readers and reached its 5th printing.</description></item>
<item><title>Can the chewy Yukimi Daifuku become crispy!? The secret is ●●●●● chocolate bits! Yukimi Daifuku Choco Crispy goes on sale Monday, May 11, 2026</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235748</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235748</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002641.000002360.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Lotte will launch Choco Crispy, a new addition to its popular Yukimi Daifuku ice cream line, nationwide on May 11, 2026. The product mixes in chocolate bits used in the summer-limited Suika Bar, adding a crispy texture to its familiar chewiness.</description></item>
<item><title>A first in the 48th year of Pie no Mi—and more than 2 years in development! A new texture featuring “melty cream” instead of chocolate: Toro Rich Pie no Mi launches nationwide on Tuesday, May 12</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235747</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235747</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002642.000002360.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Lotte will launch Toro Rich Pie no Mi nationwide on May 12, 2026, marking the first time in the brand's 48-year history that it has filled the pastry with melting milk cream instead of chocolate. The new product marks a turning point in the brand's strategy as it pursues the deliciousness of the pastry itself.</description></item>
<item><title>テタンジェが「2026年FIFAワールドカップ™」公式シャンパーニュに決定！FIFA公式記念ボトル4月28日(火)数量限定発売</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235746</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235746</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003111.000012361.html">PR TIMES</source><description>テタンジェ champagne, imported and sold by Sapporo Breweries, has been named the official champagne of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. A limited-edition commemorative bottle will go on sale nationwide on April 28.</description></item>
<item><title>Shizuoka Bakushu cans to go on sale in limited quantities in Shizuoka Prefecture on Tuesday, April 28</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235745</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235745</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003118.000012361.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Sapporo Breweries will launch canned Shizuoka Bakushu, a draft beer exclusive to Shizuoka Prefecture, in limited quantities across the prefecture starting April 28. The locally focused product marks its 13th anniversary and brings a flavor suited to local cuisine into people's homes.</description></item>
<item><title>Sapporo Koime no Lemon Sour Motto Koime to go on sale in limited quantities on Tuesday, April 28</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235744</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235744</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003130.000012361.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Sapporo Breweries will launch Motto Koime, an even more lemon-forward addition to its Koime no Lemon Sour brand, which enjoys overwhelming popularity in the RTD category, nationwide in limited quantities on April 28, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>Long-awaited by fans! Kiriko Nananan's timeless works arrive in digital editions! 3 titles begin streaming on April 27, with more to follow!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235743</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235743</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003398.000006568.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Tokyo News Service will begin distributing digital editions of 3 signature works by manga artist Kiriko Nananan, who died in 2024, including strawberry shortcakes, on April 27. All 12 titles are scheduled to become available in stages, bringing the timeless works back in digital form.</description></item>
<item><title>Marking the theatrical release of Honest Real Estate! Bookstore promotion offers business cards featuring designs seen in the film (4 designs in all)!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235742</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235742</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003634.000013640.html">PR TIMES</source><description>To mark the May 15, 2026, theatrical release of the popular manga Honest Real Estate and the publication of its latest 24th volume, bookstores across Japan will hold a promotional giveaway. Customers who purchase eligible volumes will receive character business cards reproducing designs featured in the film (4 designs in all).</description></item>
<item><title>Reiwa Eight Summer Grand Sumo Tour: Misawa</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235741</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235741</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004125.000011710.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The Grand Sumo Misawa Tour will be held in Misawa, Aomori Prefecture, on August 19, 2026. The program will include demonstrations of wrestlers having their hair styled and shokkiri comic sumo, which are not seen at official tournaments, as well as events where attendees can interact with wrestlers.</description></item>
<item><title>物価高の今、テイクアウトの焼鳥に注目！ゴールデンウィークに国産焼鳥を１本１００円で展開</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235740</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235740</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005800.000007505.html">PR TIMES</source><description>イオンリテールは2026年ゴールデンウィーク期間中、全国約350店舗で国産鶏の焼鳥串を1本100円で販売します。物価高における家計支援と、拡大するテイクアウト需要への対応を目的とした大規模キャンペーンです。</description></item>
<item><title>[May 2026] Pre-release products from “Poképeace POP UP STORE by VILLAGE VANGUARD” go on sale</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235739</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235739</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006289.000018131.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Village Vanguard will hold pop-up stores for Poképeace, which depicts the Pokémon enjoying peaceful lives, in Saitama and Osaka starting in May 2026, and will release limited pre-release products. The fan-oriented experiential event will feature mascot merchandise and stickers as purchase bonuses.</description></item>
<item><title>Beat volatile markets! Experts handpick stocks to watch now: “A Beginner’s Guide to Stock Investing: 2026 Edition—Latest Stock Rankings and Buying Guide” goes on sale April 27</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235738</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235738</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007353.000005875.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社インプレス will release the mook A Beginner’s Guide to Stock Investing: 2026 Edition on April 27, compiling 100 stocks to watch in the 2026 stock market and the basics of investing. It explains the latest rankings to guide investors through volatile markets, as well as how to use NISA.</description></item>
<item><title>[The answers to business were found in Buddhism] Business novel by a consultant and Buddhist priest explores “7 blind spots”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235737</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235737</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008884.000002535.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Gakken Co., Ltd. has released the business novel What If Buddha Were the President of a Struggling Company?, by Buddhist priest Koichiro Shimizu, a former consultant at a foreign-affiliated firm. The story follows a business leader overcoming “7 blind spots” through Buddhist teachings.</description></item>
<item><title>[E-book] To mark Langrisser’s 35th anniversary, the legendary beauty illustrated by Satoshi Urushihara returns—The eagerly awaited e-book release of Satoshi Urushihara Art Collection: Legend of Langrisser is confirmed!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235736</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235736</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008922.000002535.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社Gakken has reissued the legendary art book Satoshi Urushihara Art Collection: Legend of Langrisser, first published in 1998, as an e-book on April 26, 2026, to mark the 35th anniversary of the Langrisser simulation RPG series.</description></item>
<item><title>Chiikawa, Hachiware and Usagi as real instax™! Limited quantities of 5 types of movie instax cards for Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island go on sale!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235735</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235735</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019252.000007006.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社ムービーウォーカー will release a limited quantity of 5 types of “Movie Instax” featuring designs of the characters Chiikawa, Hachiware and Usagi to mark the release of Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island. The product combines a real instax photo with an advance movie ticket and costs 2,880 yen (tax included). Sales run from April 27 to May 31.</description></item>
<item><title>Winners of the 30th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize announced</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235619</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235619</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:59:42 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002144.000009214.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The winners of the 30th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize have been announced, with the award ceremony and commemorative talk event to be held at Yurakucho Asahi Hall on June 11. The Manga Grand Prize went to Aoi Kojima’s A Book Is Worth Selling, and the New Creator Prize, Short Story Prize and Special Prize were also announced. A total of 350 members of the public will be admitted free of charge, with applications accepted through May 15.</description></item>
<item><title>[New store opening] Bringing the creativity of artists with disabilities into everyday life—the “Suu to.” atelier store opens today</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235620</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235620</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:56:54 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000165069.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社note has opened an atelier store in Karuizawa for “Suu to.,” an art brand built around works by artists with disabilities. Through exhibitions and sales of artworks and the public sharing of the creative process, the brand aims to integrate art and social welfare into everyday life and create lasting value.</description></item>
<item><title>Premium seafood from Scotland</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235621</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235621</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:56:19 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000121859.html">PR TIMES</source><description>With support from Scottish Development International (SDI), a campaign for Scottish mackerel continues in seafood departments at イオン-affiliated stores, and the volume and value of mackerel imports into the Japanese market have risen significantly. Pairings with Scotch whisky are also being suggested, and a new product, “Oji Mackerel,” has been introduced.</description></item>
<item><title>Limited collaboration product “Usamaru × Tsuki de Hirotta Tamago”: 4 original package designs to go on sale May 1</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235622</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235622</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:55:24 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000133698.html">PR TIMES</source><description>あさひ製菓の「果子乃季」は、代表銘菓「月でひろった卵」の40周年を記念し、人気キャラ「うさまる」とコラボした限定商品を2026年5月1日に発売します。うさまるの作者sakumaru描き下ろしイラストの4種パッケージで、ゴールデンウィークの需要を狙います。</description></item>
<item><title>To mark Earth Day, AYANA Komodo Waecicu Beach opens “Coral Trail” and an expanded “Marine Discovery Centre”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235627</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235627</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:50:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000047329.html">PR TIMES</source><description>To mark Earth Day, AYANA Komodo Waecicu Beach has opened the experiential program “Coral Trail” and an expanded “Marine Discovery Centre.” The initiative aims to deepen understanding of Komodo’s marine ecosystem through ocean conservation and education.</description></item>
<item><title>「新卒」と「勤続50年」が並ぶ、入社式・表彰式レポート。5年で社員数2倍の急成長と「一生働ける」を両立する中小企業の人的資本経営のリアル</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235626</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235626</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:50:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000054116.html">PR TIMES</source><description>滋賀県の総合建設会社・株式会社澤村 held “SAWAMURA AWARD 2026” at 京都南座. The event honored a veteran with 50 years of service and welcomed new employees in a hiring ceremony, symbolizing human capital management and the passing down of culture across generations.</description></item>
<item><title>[May 12 event] Don’t let content investment go to waste. テクロ × デボノ × immedio reveal the optimal design for making sales meetings repeatable through “operations”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235625</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235625</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:50:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000263.000106428.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社immedio、テクロ株式会社、株式会社デボノが2026年5月12日にオンラインセミナーを開催。コンテンツ投資を「垂れ流し」にせず、BtoBマーケティングにおけるリード獲得から商談創出までのプロセスを科学し、商談獲得をオペレーションで再現する最適設計術を解説します。</description></item>
<item><title>Joining a JAXA（宇宙航空研究開発機構） public-call project with 東北大学 as the lead institution! “Artefacts” to support simulations of a lunar mobility and work robot system</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235624</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235624</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:50:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000417.000010008.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Asteria ART has joined 東北大学’s project to develop lunar infrastructure construction technology under JAXA’s Space Strategy Fund program. Using the company’s “Artefacts” simulation platform, it will build a simulation environment for a lunar mobility and work robot system, supporting robot development and testing in the harsh lunar environment.</description></item>
<item><title>New arrivals at LUNA EARTH ONLINE on 4/23 (Thu): new designs in the popular dot hair accessories collection, plus accessories with eye-catching sparkle and clear finishes.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235623</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235623</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:50:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000852.000061261.html">PR TIMES</source><description>LUNA EARTH ONLINE added new designs in its popular dot hair accessories collection, along with appealing accessories featuring sparkle and clear finishes, on April 23. The affordable brand, operated by 株式会社エンドレス, offers items starting at 330 yen.</description></item>
<item><title>“Tradition, meet the unexpected”: GAORA launches new show! An unpredictable variety show that refuses to read the room!? “Gokai Captain: Their Way Is Their Way, Our Way Is Our Way”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235628</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235628</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:49:21 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004977.000029501.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The first show hosted by comedy duo Gokai Captain, “Gokai Captain: Their Way Is Their Way, Our Way Is Our Way,” is launching on GAORA SPORTS. A live recording will take place on June 5, with the premiere airing on July 4. Advance ticket sales begin April 25, and the show is also set to stream on FANY Channel.</description></item>
<item><title>[Special Kanagawa-Yokohama DC event] “Miracle Moments Contest!” to be held at aquariums across Kanagawa Prefecture!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235629</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235629</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:48:57 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000181046.html">PR TIMES</source><description>5 aquariums across Kanagawa Prefecture have joined forces to hold the “Miracle Moments Contest!” Visitors can photograph memorable moments featuring the animals and post them on social media for a chance to win original stickers or annual passes.</description></item>
<item><title>【10th Anniversary】The 8-room hot spring inn “萃sui-諏訪湖,” nestled on the shores of Lake Suwa, launches commemorative plans available in June and July, with original Kiso lacquerware chopsticks as a gift</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235630</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235630</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:45:18 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000049106.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The Nagano Prefecture hot spring inn “萃sui-諏訪湖” will mark its 10th anniversary in June 2026. To celebrate, it is offering special accommodation plans available only in June and July, with original chopsticks made from the local traditional craft of Kiso lacquerware as a gift. By incorporating local cultural experiences into the value of a stay, the inn aims to encourage repeat visits and deepen inbound demand.</description></item>
<item><title>Chronoswiss launches its latest watch, “Delphis Art Deco,” bringing the Art Deco style to life with a modern movement</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235631</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235631</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:45:08 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000037081.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Swiss luxury watch brand Chronoswiss has unveiled its new “Delphis Art Deco,” combining the Art Deco style of the 1920s with modern technology. This rare timepiece, limited to 150 worldwide, features a jumping hour and retrograde minute hand.</description></item>
<item><title>Preferred Hotels &amp; Resorts unveils “The Preferred Experience,” a luxury drive through the Alps in premium sports cars</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235632</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235632</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:42:03 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000126.000051199.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Preferred Hotels &amp; Resorts has partnered with InRadius to unveil “The Preferred Experience,” a 5-day luxury drive through the German and Austrian Alps in premium sports cars. Limited to 20 guests and scheduled for July 2026, the program combines scenic drives, stays at carefully selected hotels and fine dining, offering travelers a special experience.</description></item>
<item><title>【Free AI Interior Simulator】New feature lets users buy AI-recommended furniture “as is.” AI trained in professional expertise coordinates your room</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235633</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235633</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:40:17 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000137893.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社Flavor, which operates the furniture and interior brand “Re:CENO,” released “Re:CENO AI Interior Simulator ver.2” on April 24, 2026, enabling users to purchase AI-recommended furniture directly through its e-commerce site. This makes it easier for users to turn AI recommendations into actual purchases.</description></item>
<item><title>【相模原市限定】"一度だけやってやめた趣味グッズ"をまとめて回収、5月限定キャンペーン開始｜釣り・キャンプ・楽器など途中放置アイテム対応【1,000円割引】｜不用品回収のまるっと本舗</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235637</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235637</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:40:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000258.000163141.html">PR TIMES</source><description>不用品回収のまるっと本舗が、相模原市限定で「一度だけやってやめた趣味グッズ」をまとめて回収する5月限定キャンペーンを開始。釣り・キャンプ・楽器などのアイテムを対象に1,000円割引を提供し、GW後の片付け需要に応えます。</description></item>
<item><title>【Quick, yet makes a difference in the finish】4 professional makeup base techniques demonstrated—sensitive-skin brand DECENCIA</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235636</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235636</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:40:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000286.000002987.html">PR TIMES</source><description>DECENCIA shared quick makeup base techniques in an Instagram Live session. Addressing concerns related to sensitive skin, it introduced professional techniques and ways to use its products, drawing a strong response.</description></item>
<item><title>The 3-generation boulangerie Le Bihan, founded in Brittany, France, will hold a “Matcha Fair” from Friday, May 1.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235635</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235635</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:40:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001264.000017643.html">PR TIMES</source><description>フランス・ブルターニュ発祥のブーランジュリー「ル ビアン」が、5月1日(金)から31日(日)まで期間限定で「抹茶フェア」を開催。宇治抹茶とホワイトチョコを組み合わせた抹茶ブラウニーや、抹茶あんぱん、マカダミア抹茶ショコラなど、抹茶の豊かな風味を活かした商品を展開します。</description></item>
<item><title>デジタル・ナレッジ to exhibit at the “Manufacturing DX EXPO” at the Industrial DX Exhibition Osaka Spring, May 20–22◆What does workforce DX through skills transfer and skills visualization entail?</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235634</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235634</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:40:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001399.000012383.html">PR TIMES</source><description>デジタル・ナレッジ will exhibit at the “Manufacturing DX EXPO,” to be held in Osaka from May 20 to 22, 2026. The company will showcase workforce DX solutions using e-learning and AI, proposing ways to address challenges such as reducing reliance on individual employees, transferring skills and visualizing skills.</description></item>
<item><title>China’s auto market: from “price” to “intelligence”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235638</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235638</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:35:59 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000094688.html">PR TIMES</source><description>マッキンゼー・アンド・カンパニー has released a white paper analyzing changes in consumer attitudes and purchasing behavior in China’s auto market. It examines the market’s shift from price to “intelligence” and offers strategic insights for Japanese companies seeking to maintain their competitiveness.</description></item>
<item><title>【Goka, Ibaraki Prefecture】Popular tomato-picking experience offered as a hometown tax donation gift!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235639</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235639</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:33:40 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000127418.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Goka, Ibaraki Prefecture, announced that it will offer the popular “Mr. Nakamura’s Tomato-Picking Experience,” organized by 道の駅ごか, as a hometown tax donation gift. The event will be held on May 6, 2026, and includes 30 minutes of all-you-can-eat tomatoes and a souvenir. It is available to people living outside the town.</description></item>
<item><title>Free AI and DX seminar held for DX core members in Misaki, Okayama Prefecture</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235640</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235640</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:31:10 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000170267.html">PR TIMES</source><description>AItegrity held a free AI and DX seminar for DX core members in Misaki, Okayama Prefecture. The seminar introduced the fundamentals of AI and how to use the latest tools, aiming to support work-style reform in local governments. Participants showed strong interest, and the next session is scheduled to cover how to use the LogoAI assistant.</description></item>
<item><title>Aeon Heartful Volunteer holds a “Marine Debris Cleanup Volunteer” event in the Kuroshima district of Monzenmachi, Wajima, with about ３００ participants!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235641</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235641</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:10 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005810.000007505.html">PR TIMES</source><description>MaxValu Hokuriku and the AEON Group held a “Marine Debris Cleanup Volunteer” event in the Kuroshima district of Monzenmachi, Wajima, with about 300 participants. They collected about 1,175 kg of marine debris washed ashore on coastlines uplifted by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, contributing to recovery efforts in the disaster-hit area and the creation of a new recreational area.</description></item>
<item><title>〈What happened in completely sealed-off Gaza?〉A historian enters and documents the realities of wartime in the report that shook the world, “A Historian Enters Gaza,” rush-published April 28!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235642</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235642</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:09 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001219.000012754.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社河出書房新社 will rush-publish “A Historian Enters Gaza” on April 28, a nonfiction account documenting the realities of wartime Gaza by Jean-Pierre Filiu, a leading scholar of modern Middle Eastern history. The book depicts from within the realities of Gaza that are difficult to see from the outside, conveying their impact to the world.</description></item>
<item><title>“グラフェナリー株式会社,” selected for the Keio Startup Incubation Program (KSIP), completes 240 million yen in funding and graduates from the program</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235662</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235662</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000179397.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Keio University startup グラフェナリー社 raised 240 million yen in a seed round. Leveraging its proprietary graphene optical device technology, it aims to accelerate practical applications in next-generation semiconductors and optoelectronic integration.</description></item>
<item><title>株式会社サンポチャート launches a pilot of “さんぎょういカルテ,” a platform that centralizes occupational physician records, medical opinions and information sharing</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235661</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235661</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000181430.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社サンポチャート has launched a pilot of “さんぎょういカルテ,” a DX tool that centralizes occupational physicians’ interview records, preparation of medical opinions and information sharing. It also features AI transcription and summarization, and aims to reduce occupational physicians’ workload and improve quality.</description></item>
<item><title>iimono expects delivery of about 20,000 boxes of PVC gloves; accepting inquiries from businesses about bulk orders and repeat purchases</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235660</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235660</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000075997.html">PR TIMES</source><description>About 20,000 boxes of PVC gloves are scheduled to arrive at iimono.co.jp, operated by 株式会社ベター・テック. Shipments will begin in stages after Golden Week, and the company will step up its handling of inquiries from businesses about bulk orders and repeat purchases.</description></item>
<item><title>Specialist funeral service 株式会社花安 in Niigata Prefecture named a Certified Health &amp; Productivity Management Outstanding Organization for 3 consecutive years and achieves “Bright 500” for 2 consecutive years</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235659</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235659</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000068962.html">PR TIMES</source><description>新潟県の葬儀社・株式会社花安が、経済産業省が認定する「健康経営優良法人2026（ブライト500）」に3年連続で選出されました。地方の中小規模法人ながら、従業員のウェルビーイングを経営の核に据えた先進的な取り組みが全国トップクラスと評価されています。</description></item>
<item><title>Cradle offers an explanatory video on the effort-based duty to support employees balancing treatment and work</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235658</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235658</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000111102.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社Cradle has begun offering an explanatory video by occupational physician Masashi Omuro ahead of the April 2026 introduction of an effort-based duty to establish systems supporting employees balancing treatment and work. The video systematically explains practical considerations and the background to the legal revision for corporate HR and labor staff and executives.</description></item>
<item><title>Make “Thank you. Stay healthy forever” a Mother’s Day gift. 株式会社100, which aims to democratize testing by making simple tests available outside medical institutions, launches a social media campaign inviting messages to mothers</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235657</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235657</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000123291.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社100 has launched a campaign inviting messages of gratitude on social media in conjunction with Mother’s Day. It will award items including breast cancer risk test kits through a prize draw, and aims to promote the “democratization of testing” outside medical institutions and raise awareness of early detection.</description></item>
<item><title>Workato begins operations at its China data center</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235656</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235656</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000090265.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Workato Japan has officially launched operations at its China data center. This enables global companies to operate a globally unified automation platform natively while keeping their data within China.</description></item>
<item><title>What makes popular cosmetics appealing, and how are they made? Analysis report on newly ranked products in e-commerce marketplace cosmetics rankings</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235655</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235655</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000070676.html">PR TIMES</source><description>UOCC Co., Ltd. has released a free report analyzing new products in the cosmetics rankings on Amazon and 楽天. It visualizes the pricing, selling points and strategies of successful products, supporting OEM product development and e-commerce operations.</description></item>
<item><title>Explore shops in the art district of Kitakagaya with tickets at the Kitakagaya-style street-bar event “Kitakagaya Crawl vol.4,” taking place on its largest scale yet! A diverse lineup of 45 shops will participate.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235654</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235654</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000082775.html">PR TIMES</source><description>千島土地株式会社 will hold “Kitakagaya Crawl vol.4,” a street-bar event featuring 45 shops in the art district of Kitakagaya, from May 15 to 22, 2026. The event will be its largest yet and will include a collaboration with “Yama Sen Sekai,” an outdoor and public-bath event, as well as a stamp rally, offering visitors a chance to experience the region’s culture and food.</description></item>
<item><title>[Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture] Head to Ishinomaki for a Golden Week outing! The “Spring Mangattan Festival 2026” will feature the “Kamen Rider Zeztz &amp; Gav Show,” the “Sea Jetter Kaito Show” starring Ishinomaki’s hero, and more!!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235653</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235653</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000079726.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The “Spring Mangattan Festival 2026” will be held at the Ishinomori Manga Museum in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, on May 3 and 4, 2026. It will showcase the charms of Ishinomaki through the latest Kamen Rider show, a local hero show and workshops.</description></item>
<item><title>Roasted sweet potato and sweet potato sweets shop “mogmog” opens Fukaya store on April 11, drawing a huge response in 2 weeks</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235652</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235652</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000101362.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The roasted sweet potato specialty shop “mogmog” opened in Fukaya, Saitama Prefecture, on April 11, 2026. It earned a high Google review rating of 4.8 within 2 weeks and is also attracting attention as a community gathering place run by a welfare service provider.</description></item>
<item><title>[Takano Fruit Parlor] 9 bouquet-inspired parfaits to give on Mother’s Day</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235651</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235651</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000076727.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社タカノフルーツパーラー will offer 9 limited-time parfaits inspired by bouquets at its stores for Mother’s Day on May 10. Customers can enjoy colorful fruit parfaits that vary by location, including the Shinjuku flagship store and the Nagoya Takashimaya store.</description></item>
<item><title>[First visit to Iwate] The ultimate strawberry sweet. Strawberry chocolate specialty shop “Strawberry choco” to appear at the 5きげんグルメフェス! May 2, 2026–May 6, 2026</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235650</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235650</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000171.000046377.html">PR TIMES</source><description>“Strawberry choco,” a Harajuku-born strawberry chocolate specialty shop operated by 株式会社MARU, will make its first appearance at “5きげんグルメフェス” in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, from May 2 to 6, 2026. Its popular products combining high-quality strawberries and premium chocolate will be available for a limited time.</description></item>
<item><title>Limited quantities of the “strawberry craft gin” that captivated the president at a sake brewery! | Nihonichi Osaka Sakaisuji-Hommachi Store, specializing in domestically produced horse sashimi and freshly slaughtered chicken</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235649</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235649</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000240.000136460.html">PR TIMES</source><description>At “Nihonichi Osaka Sakaisuji-Hommachi Store,” operated by 株式会社N・I, the rare craft gin “Shima Strawberry,” produced in a limited run of 100 bottles, will be available starting April 27. It is a sustainable product that draws on distilling techniques from Iki, Nagasaki, and makes use of food scraps.</description></item>
<item><title>Construction, healthcare, accounting and manufacturing—generative AI adoption support spreading across industries, with more than 30 adopting companies | 株式会社コミクス generative AI adoption support</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235648</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235648</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000254.000002500.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社コミクス announced that more than 30 companies have adopted its generative AI support service for small and medium-sized businesses. It supports low-cost improvements in operational efficiency using Google Workspace and Gemini API across industries such as construction, healthcare and manufacturing, where shortages of IT personnel are a serious concern.</description></item>
<item><title>Analysis of 731 medical malls in the Kinki region. New dashboard on market trends in Osaka, Hyogo and Kyoto, and insights into location changes along JR西日本, Hanshin and Hankyu lines.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235647</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235647</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000304.000005122.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Magellan Medical has released a “Medical Mall Market Trends Dashboard” analyzing 731 medical malls in the Kinki region. It visualizes regional characteristics in Osaka, Hyogo and Kyoto, as well as changes in locations near stations, and serves as an important data tool to support business strategies for healthcare professionals.</description></item>
<item><title>A rare timepiece equipped with an automatic winding mechanism patented by Hart. Accompanied by a certificate obtained after a visit to the BLANCPAIN headquarters factory, this watch has a complete story encompassing its construction, history and verification process.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235646</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235646</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000829.000016079.html">PR TIMES</source><description>A rare watch made by BLANCPAIN around 1925, featuring automatic winding and jumping hours under a Leon Hart patent, has arrived at vintage watch shop “PRINCIPE PRIVE - Epoca d’Oro.” It comes with a certificate of authenticity issued after appraisal at the BLANCPAIN headquarters factory in Geneva, highlighting its historical value.</description></item>
<item><title>[Biscuiterie Bretonne, a baked-goods specialty shop] An online-shop-exclusive assortment featuring refreshing tea-and-orange financiers is here!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235645</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235645</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001266.000017643.html">PR TIMES</source><description>焼き菓子専門店「ビスキュイテリエ ブルトンヌ」が、オンライン限定の「初夏のフィナンシェ アソート〈テ・オランジェ〉」を5月・6月に数量限定で発売します。紅茶とオレンジを合わせた爽やかな新作と定番フィナンシェの詰め合わせです。</description></item>
<item><title>A new product in the popular “Eco Andalya” line. Summer accessory patterns made with a softer, easier-to-knit yarn.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235644</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260427-09/index-en-p7.html#n235644</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001845.000012109.html">PR TIMES</source><description>誠文堂新光社 will release “Small Bags and Pouches Crocheted with Andalya Soft,” a collection of summer accessory patterns using “Andalya Soft,” an improved version of the popular craft yarn “Eco Andalya,” on May 11, 2026. The new product features a softer, easier-to-knit yarn, and the book includes a variety of designs for everyone from beginners to advanced crafters.</description></item>
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