https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 844 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 35 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269986https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269986Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269985https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269985Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESStarting May 7, Jolly Pasta will hold its “Southern Italy Tour Fair: Sicily Edition,” offering new pasta dishes and appetizers made with lemon and ricotta, as well as chilled pasta perfect for early summer, for a limited time at 322 locations nationwide. The new menu’s refreshing flavors aim to enhance the customer experience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269984https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269984Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESシーホース三河 have qualified for the 2025-26 B.League Championship and will sell “ROAD TO CHAMPIONS” commemorative merchandise as they pursue their first title. The merchandise will be available at the venue for the 越谷アルファーズ games and online starting May 2 and 3, rallying fans behind the team. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269983https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269983Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESオリエンタルホテル広島 will hold the summer-only event “Hiroshima Beer Hall 2026” as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations. In particular, the second half of the event, “Hiroshima Sky Beer Hall 2026,” offers spice dishes and a wide range of drinks alongside night views from the 23rd floor. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269982https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269982Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESネットマーブルは、MMORPG『レイヴン2（RAVEN2）』の大規模アップデート「ZERO」の実施を決定し、予告ティザーサイトを公開しました。5月のサービス開始1周年を記念し、5月27日にはプレイヤーに新たな体験を提供する大規模な内容が予定されています。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270007https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270007Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:26:54 +0900JapanPR TIMESProduct Think Inc. has launched an AI shift-management feature for its “Review Plus” store operations support SaaS. The AI considers staff preferences and compatibility, then automatically generates optimized shift proposals with explanations, significantly streamlining managers’ shift-creation work. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270008https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270008Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:25:38 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe annual “Gotō Islands Festival in Fukuoka” will be held from May 8 to 10, 2026. The event will introduce the attractions of Gotō to people in Fukuoka through tourism promotion, sales of local specialties, tastings of local cuisine, workshops and more. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270009https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270009Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:25:33 +0900JapanPR TIMEScoody will exhibit at the first-ever “FIELDSTYLE TOKYO 2026” at Tokyo Big Sight, showcasing its leading products, including the new “FAMILIA PRO” and “HUB SHELTER PRO” air tents. Visitors can experience the spacious interiors and feel of the materials firsthand. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270010https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270010Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:24:11 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe first group of event support guests and guest runners for the “Yokohama Marathon 2026” has been announced. A star-studded lineup will add excitement to the event, including judoka Natsumi Tsunoda, EXILE MAKIDAI, professional runner Sora Nobusakura, former professional baseball player Alex Ramirez, former race walker Yuki Yamazaki and ultrarunner Tomomi Bito. Runner registration is also open. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270011https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270011Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:22:55 +0900JapanPR TIMES国際協力NGOジョイセフ will launch the multiparty “Local Assembly Members’ League for the Promotion of SRHR” to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Aiming to promote policy initiatives at the local level, it will hold an online study session for local assembly members on May 13, 2026, and work to promote comprehensive sexuality education. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270012https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270012Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:22:20 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社マルヤナギ小倉屋 and 加東市もち麦活用協議会 will hold a “Glutinous Barley Harvesting and Cooking Workshop” for elementary school students in Kato, Hyogo Prefecture, on May 16, 2026. The event aims to promote food education and revitalize the local community through hands-on harvesting and cooking of Tenshin rice topped with glutinous barley. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270013Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:21:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESCorevice launched “Codens,” a 5-agent development suite that fully automates development and operations and maintenance with AI, on April 29, 2026. It has fully disclosed an industry-first per-token pricing structure, allowing users to calculate costs in advance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270014https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270014Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:20:43 +0900JapanPR TIMESKomamugu Co., Ltd. has developed a wooden toy, “どんぐりころころ コーヒー染め,” colored with dye made from spent grounds of its own-roasted coffee beans, as it responds to uncertainty in material procurement caused by the situation in the Middle East. Sales will begin in mid-May 2026. The initiative aims to reuse underutilized resources and promote sustainable manufacturing. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270027Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe new product for electrical contractors, “TMDパンチャーゲージ DPG-TMD,” jointly developed by Niigata Seiki and TomiDen, will go on sale in April 2026. It eliminates the marking step when drilling holes in Ducter Channel, significantly reducing work time. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270026Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES元祖鯱もなか本店, a traditional Japanese confectionery shop founded 119 years ago, has sold a limited-edition Western-style confection, “ひとりじめショートケーキ,” which garnered 440,000 impressions and 22,000 likes on social media. The cakes have sold out day after day at its main store in Osu, drawing attention as a new success story that fuses tradition and innovation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270025Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES新潟精機株式会社は、TomiDen株式会社との共同開発により、ケーブルラックの連結マーキングを1本のゲージで完結できる「TMDラックゲージ RGSQ-TMD」を2026年4月より販売開始しました。これにより、電気工事現場での作業効率が大幅に向上します。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270024https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270024Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Leach has announced its “AI Business OS” concept, which aims to redefine DX for small and midsize businesses. Combining industry-specific vertical SaaS with AI, it will transform business processes in 6 industries, including manufacturing and food event management. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270023https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270023Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBeauty & the Beast, a café and restaurant in Yokohama Chinatown, has announced that it will remain open throughout Golden Week, from May 1 to 6. It will also open on its usual closing days, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, offering a special experience for Yokohama dates, sightseeing and anniversary celebrations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270022https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270022Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES4 regional cultural centers in Toshima Ward will hold their first joint event, “Circle Activities Open House Month,” in May 2026. More than 90 diverse circles will open their activities to the public simultaneously, offering local residents a chance to easily discover learning opportunities and communities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270021https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270021Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn interview with Takumi Watanabe, representative of Industry Alpha Co., Ltd., has been published in “倉庫DXナビ,” a media outlet specializing in warehouse DX. The article introduces a phased approach to warehouse automation centered on the company’s in-house software suite “Smart Software” and domestically developed AMR “Kagero.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270020https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270020Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エンファム. will hold “リトル・ママフェスタ 八王子2026 May,” one of Japan’s largest parent-and-child festivals, at Tokyo Tama Mirai Messe on May 29 and 30, 2026, with the support of Hachioji City. The popular event, which welcomes more than 300,000 visitors annually, offers experiences for parents and children to meet, learn and play. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270019Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESOkulu, a specialty shop for personalized gifts, has launched 2 gift sets for Mother’s Day, combining a personalized tumbler with either tea or a soap-flower bouquet. The sets blend practicality and elegance and are offered as special gifts to express gratitude. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270018Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Japan Anger Management Association will make an archive of its popular free online seminar, “Big Misconceptions You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask About: Anger Management You Can Get Right by Knowing This,” available on May 28, 2026. Founder Shunsuke Ando will speak, dispelling misconceptions about anger management and explaining its essence. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270017Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSYSTR株式会社は、家具家電1点から即日配送可能な軽トラック配送サービス「ラビット救急便」を本格展開。ジモティーなどの個人間取引における「1点だけ運びたい」「夜間配送」といった隙間ニーズに24時間体制で対応する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270016Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESYamada Denki’s TSUKUMO brand launched the “G-GEAR ピラーレスモデル” gaming PC on April 30, featuring LEDs and a pillarless design. The 2 models come with clear tempered-glass panels, a variety of LED lighting features, high-performance AMD Ryzen™ CPUs and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ GPUs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270015Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe JAF Nagano Branch has published a feature on app coupons for JAF members to use at art museums, museums and hands-on workshops in Nagano Prefecture. The annual promotion includes new participating venues this year, offering more places to enjoy art and culture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270028Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:19:58 +0900JapanPR TIMESMISIA’s new song “ラストダンスあなたと” has surpassed 10 million cumulative streams, and its music video has been released. The video features Yuma Kagiyama, an Olympic silver medalist in figure skating. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270029Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:17:12 +0900JapanPR TIMESすし酒場 にほんいち will launch a new-style creative sushi roll on April 30, 2026, combining smoked salmon, avocado, cream cheese and basil sauce. Its blend of Japanese and Western flavors offers a fresh dining experience that turns conventional ideas about sushi on their head and appeals to a wide range of customers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270030Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:16:33 +0900JapanPR TIMESSafety Innovation will unveil its “創業支援プラットフォーム,” which enables startup support without local government funding, at “地方創生EXPO” and “地域×Tech 九州.” The platform combines the “Biz保証” business rent guarantee service with “ちいきぼオフィス,” a website listing small offices, to address the social challenges of too few startups and rising vacancy rates and to revitalize local economies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270031https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n270031Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:16:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESGLIN Impact Capital has invested in U.S. company Checksammy, which is digitally transforming the waste and recycling industry. The investment is GLIN’s 12th and aims to accelerate the transition to a circular economy and generate impact. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269623https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269623Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:13:09 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn April 24, 2026, BLACKPINK's Jisoo appeared wearing ディオール at the 9th Cannes International Series Festival. She wore a black silk dress and shoes from ディオール's Fall/Winter 2026-2027 collection. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269624https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269624Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:12:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES伊藤忠都市開発, 伊藤忠ハウジング and 伊藤忠アーバンコミュニティ jointly held “CREVIA Thanks Festa 2026,” an event exclusively for residents and contract holders of CREVIA condominiums. A record approximately 600 people attended, enjoying a diverse program that included a parent-child workout session with なかやまきんに君 and deepening their attachment to the brand. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269626https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269626Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:12:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社スマレジ is a special sponsor of “Smaregi presents Harapeko CIRCUS,” an Osaka Golden Week event. The food festival will use Smaregi's cloud POS register, payment terminals and proprietary mobile ordering system to deliver a smooth purchasing experience and reduce lines. More than 260,000 people attended last year's popular event, and this year it will feature an expanded food area and an enhanced selection of hands-on booths for children. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269625https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269625Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:12:12 +0900JapanPR TIMESOpen House Group held an SDGs workshop using construction waste at Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens' Spring Festival. Children learned about environmental protection and the effective use of resources by making giraffe keychains. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269627https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269627Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:06 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Edistal Hotel Narita will hold its “Tex-Mex Fair” lunch buffet on weekends from May 1, 2026. Guests can enjoy spicy dishes such as tacos and fajitas, with special offers available on Children's Day and Mother's Day. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269628https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269628Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES産経新聞社 will hold the symposium “Strengthening Japan's Defense Industry” in person and online simultaneously on May 30 to promote public understanding of the importance of the defense industry. Key figures in security and the defense industry will speak about the current situation, challenges and future direction at this important event. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269650https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269650Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe new soap flower brand “8CA (ハチカ)” will launch on May 1, 2026. Born from the vision of a father who was an haute couture artisan and his daughter, who runs 株式会社omo Creation, the brand offers soap flowers that retain their beauty and let recipients enjoy changing fragrances, under the concept of “a gift that connects the giver's feelings with the recipient's memories.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269649Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESScience podcast サイエントーク and 日本科学未来館 are collaborating for the first time. A podcast exploring the work of science communicators and an in-facility report video will be released simultaneously from April 30, proposing a new form of science communication. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269648https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269648Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTrepro, which supports SNS recruitment, will launch SNS job-matching support for the construction management industry from April 28, 2026. Addressing the construction industry's aging workforce, shortage of young workers and high turnover, the service aims to make the value of the work and the realities of job sites visible through SNS, prevent mismatches and improve employee retention. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269647Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES外壁塗装の専門企業が、価格高騰時代における後悔しない外壁塗装の選び方と判断基準を解説。名古屋東店1周年、豊田店3周年を記念し、5月に相談会・キャンペーンを実施する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269646Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESLuxury select shop “AYIN” has announced 2 standout brands for the Spring/Summer 2026 season: “ERD,” which it has carried for many years, and newly introduced “PARIS LAUNDRY.” Based on AYIN's distinctive buying philosophy, the store will strengthen its lifestyle offerings beyond the bounds of fashion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269645Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESUnisex eyewear brand NOCHINO OPTICAL will hold a POP UP for its Spring Summer 2026 collection at 伊勢丹新宿店. Japanese fabric brand wanonuno will make a special appearance, creating a space that blends Japanese craftsmanship with a contemporary sensibility. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269644Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エミッシュ and 有限会社エンコントロ have formed a business partnership and launched a new sampling service for food and consumer goods manufacturers. The service offers automated sorting of included items to match target audiences, outreach to food experts, and experiential sampling linked to digital content, aiming to solve sampling challenges and create new experiential value. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269643https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269643Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESUniversity entrance exam preparatory school 広大研 has opened 広大研ミドル 西高屋校, a school specializing in high school entrance exams, in Takaya-cho, Higashihiroshima. The new school offers local junior high school students preparation for high school entrance exams and regular tests, and provides a “県立広島専門個別ゼミ” for students at 県立広島高校 who aim to enter highly selective universities. It features fully 1-to-1 tutoring and study consultations, and all instructors are graduates of Hiroshima University. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269642Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社えんぷれあ, which operates the Buddhist altar remodeling service 結壇, is rolling out a “next-generation division-of-labor model” to address the decline of the traditional Buddhist altar industry by creating jobs for craftspeople and passing on their skills. By taking orders directly from customers nationwide and assigning work to skilled craftspeople on a project basis, it aims to revive traditional techniques and contribute to a circular society. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269641Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESeMoBi has expanded its electric tuk-tuk rental locations in the Shonan area (Enoshima, Fujisawa and Zushi) and launched a mobility service connecting 4 locations for area-wide travel. The service encourages the dispersal of visitors as a measure against overtourism and can also be used as a means of transportation for local residents. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269640Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey conducted by Exterior & Exterior Partners, operated by 株式会社ソーラーパートナーズ, found that concrete is the most commonly used exterior paving material, while approximately 40% of gravel users are dissatisfied with weeds. Artificial turf has a low adoption rate but a high satisfaction rate of approximately 90%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269639Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFashion AI company ニューロープ and Vautrail Fashion Academy have collaborated on data analysis and published a research report on students' body-type analysis and trouser silhouettes. The survey revealed the unexpected finding that trends have more influence than body-type analysis. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269638Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESアイコム株式会社 will release the IP phone app “IP200FS,” which enables extension calls, outside calls and group announcements on Windows® PCs, in mid-May 2026. The product is a remake of its existing smartphone app “IP200APP” and supports improved work efficiency by allowing users to handle phone calls while working on their PCs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269637Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESゴリラレンタル has launched a “Game Event Streaming Set” for individual creators and small communities. Professional-grade equipment can be rented in a compact package at low cost, helping address challenges in esports streaming. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269636Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSAT-BOX株式会社 today launched the latest entry in its popular series, “Our Eraser Drop 4: Space-Time Battle,” on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch2 and Steam. The game gives the nostalgic eraser-flicking pastime a modern twist, featuring a variety of modes, more than 800 types of erasers and customization options. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269635Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTakeuchi, NAVICUS’s representative, held a special class at バンタンゲームアカデミー, discussing the importance of community in the game industry, career development for people without prior experience and ways to use social media. The company is supporting the development of the next generation of creators and strengthening its presence in the industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269634Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESヴォートレイル ファッション アカデミー has partnered with 株式会社ニューロープ to introduce “AI Business Applications,” a curriculum on trend analysis using AI. Students analyzed trouser silhouettes by body-frame type using data from ZOZO and Instagram, and announced the finding that “the influence of trends outweighs body-frame type.” The project is drawing attention as a practical example of AI use in fashion education. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269633Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESダイヤ株式会社 will release a lightweight model of the “Daiya Swing Pro Tour Short,” a golf training aid recommended by pro golfer Shugo Imahira, on May 1, 2026. The “Daiya Swing Pro Tour Short WH (White)” weighs 480g, down from the previous 600g, making it easier to feel the shaft flex. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269632https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269632Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESIR Robotics will hold the 10th Individual Investor Summit at Akasaka Garden City on May 30, 2026. The free IR event will feature prominent investors and listed companies, giving individual investors the opportunity to meet and speak with them directly. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269631https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269631Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA networking event to learn about new marketing methods combining AI and manga will be held on May 29, 2026, at “KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR,” operated by KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社. COLOR.as representative Mizuno and MangaXX representative Kinoshita will discuss differentiation strategies in the generative AI era. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269630https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269630Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMusashino University has released “Musashino Manabi Navi,” a video series on YouTube to support new students in its Correspondence Education Division. The series aims to address the anxieties and questions specific to distance learning and help students get through the “difficult 3 months” and make the best possible start. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269629https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269629Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES福助株式会社 is teaming up for the first time with popular game character PAC-MAN, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary, to release “PAC-MAN×フクスケ” socks starting May 1, 2026. The company will offer cheerful socks that blend pop culture and craftsmanship, with a focus on design and comfort. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269651Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:08:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ラメリア・ジャパン has found, in joint research with 九州大学, that its proprietary ingredient “rosemary fermented extract” may promote collagen production. Identifying the optimal lactic acid bacteria and fermentation conditions is expected to pave the way for applications in beauty products. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269652https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269652Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:05:23 +0900JapanPR TIMESヤマハ株式会社 has completed restoration, in collaboration with the graduate school of Tokyo University of the Arts, of an early grand piano made by 日本楽器製造株式会社 more than 120 years ago and designated a cultural property by Tokyo’s Minato Ward. The piano will return to display at 港区立郷土歴史館 starting May 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269653https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269653Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:05:11 +0900JapanPR TIMESNetmarble has released the latest update for the action RPG “Mongil: STAR DIVE” for smartphones and PC, adding the new character Mina. Mina is a fire-element nine-tailed fox known for powerful attacks and summoning clones. Commemorative events and login bonuses are also being held, in a move expected to boost activity in the game. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269654https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269654Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:04:15 +0900JapanPR TIMESMotonobu Nishimura, chairman and representative director of 株式会社マンダム, has received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, in the spring 令和8年 honors. The award recognizes his contributions to the development of the cosmetics industry through his work at the company, as well as his contributions to industry as a whole through senior positions in industry organizations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269655https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269655Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:03:58 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Too will hold a free online seminar on June 5, 2026, for publishing industry professionals to learn efficient ways to use InDesign, PDF and generative AI. It is aimed at editorial and production staff seeking to address concerns and improve efficiency, as well as people interested in using generative AI. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269656https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269656Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:03:48 +0900JapanPR TIMESFish-paste product maker 株式会社かね貞 will launch an Instagram posting campaign on May 1, 2026, to celebrate the return of its popular product “Kushiō.” Participants can post scenes of themselves enjoying “Kushiō” for a chance to win a ¥5,000 gift certificate or an assortment of products. This is the 2nd campaign marking Kanesada’s 100th anniversary. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269657https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269657Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:02:49 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapanet Holdings will hold a V・ファーレン長崎 home game as “Japanet DAY” on May 6, 2026. To mark the group’s 40th anniversary, a variety of events showcasing its businesses will take place inside and outside the stadium, including a quiz contest, a sticker rally and a cashless capsule-toy draw. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269658https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269658Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:01:35 +0900JapanPR TIMESFender will begin distributing the latest issue of “FenderNewspaper Vol.17,” a free paper from its online information media outlet “FenderNews,” nationwide on May 1, 2026. Marking the 75th anniversary of the Telecaster, the issue includes a conversation between J (LUNA SEA) and MIYAVI, along with information on notable new products and campaigns. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269659Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:01:28 +0900JapanPR TIMESRankup Co., Ltd. will relaunch its “Ultra-Light UV-Cut Hat” from its own brand “Manara,” with a UV-blocking rate of 99.9% or higher, in a limited run of 3,000 units starting April 1, 2025. Combining parasol-level UV protection with a lightweight, breathable design, the hat is aimed at consumers seeking protection from ultraviolet rays. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269660Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:01:20 +0900JapanPR TIMES埼玉県草加市のタケノコ歯科・矯正歯科クリニックが、2026年5月23日（土）に「大人と子どもの歯並び・矯正相談会」を無料開催します。学校歯科検診で「要観察」とされた歯並びの根本原因である口腔習癖に焦点を当て、マイオブレース矯正などを紹介し、将来の健康リスク軽減を目指します。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269661Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:01:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESLuxury bath-product brand “Chapon,” gift-focused online store “TANP,” and catalog-gift company “Yamato” have partnered to launch the “&catalog BOX” series on TANP, ideal for celebratory return gifts and other occasions. Each set combines a catalog gift of your choice with Chapon bath products, and will be available from April 2026 starting at 10,040 yen, including tax. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269662https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269662Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:24 +0900JapanPR TIMESKOSÉ’s “SEKKISEI BLUE” will hold a limited-time POPUP event at Shibuya Scramble Square starting May 14, 2026, to mark its 1st anniversary. Model Moeko Fukuda will also attend, and the event will feature limited-edition kits, purchase gifts, and sustainable initiatives. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269663https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269663Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:16 +0900JapanPR TIMESSanzo Okada, chairman and representative director of Hida Sangyo, has received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, in recognition of his longstanding contributions to the development of the furniture industry and the promotion of regional industries. He has also worked to raise the industry’s international profile as chairman of the Japan Furniture Industry Promotion Association, and contributed to sustainable manufacturing and the training of craftspeople. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269664https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269664Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:12 +0900JapanPR TIMESKonami Digital Entertainment began taking preorders on April 30 for the digital version of “Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027,” the latest installment in its popular baseball game series. Preorder and early-purchase bonuses will be offered, along with the download-exclusive “Powerful Edition,” as anticipation builds for the June 11 release. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269665https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269665Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:09 +0900JapanPR TIMESARI has signed a Bedrock reseller agreement with US-based Anthropic through AWS. The agreement enables ARI to resell licenses for Claude models offered on Amazon Bedrock, providing end-to-end support for secure AI adoption by enterprise companies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269666https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269666Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:06 +0900JapanPR TIMESWEGO Co., Ltd. has named popular boy group “NCT WISH” as the visual models for WEGO 2026 SPRING and is rolling out new visuals at stores nationwide. Starting May 1, a campaign will also give customers an original shopping bag with purchases of 5,000 yen or more, including tax. A report on NCT WISH’s visit to the Harajuku store and a special interview have also been released. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269934Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMeru Sumigokochi Office, Inc. has announced “Meru’s Professional Association Chair®,” a service in which an outside expert takes on the role of condominium association chair, to address management failures. The company will exhibit at “BREX,” held at Tokyo Big Sight from May 13 to 15, 2026, presenting the service as a way to restore condominium asset values and support sound association management. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269933Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES旧Honest Career Recruit株式会社は2026年4月1日付で「株式会社Brand New」に社名変更し、オフィスを移転しました。同時に、中島亜希子氏が新任取締役に就任し、代表取締役の吉田裕貴氏が成蹊大学経営学部の客員講師に就任しました。同社は人材紹介事業に加え、広告代理事業とブランディング支援を強化し、事業拡大を目指します。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269932Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES福岡の有限会社TMworksが、シアーズホームバースカンパニーの北九州市新展示場に大型LEDビジョンを設置しました。既存建物への設置において、荷重分散設計と防水処理の専門知識が活用され、屋外広告物条例に基づく許可も取得済みです。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269931Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Dad-Only Eyebrow and Beard Salon,” specializing in fathers in their 30s–50s, will add eyebrow design services in April 2026 and reopen in Osaka’s Tennoji district as a comprehensive care salon. It offers services tailored to the busy lifestyles of fathers, meeting beauty needs that have long been overlooked. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269930https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269930Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMiddle school students in Minamichita, Aichi Prefecture, and Maru-I Shoten, a long-established business founded in the Meiji era, have jointly developed “Whitebait Rice-Ball Seasoning” using locally sourced whitebait. The project combines industry and education to revitalize the region and develop the next generation, and crowdfunding is also underway. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269929https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269929Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Oga Station Area Plaza Revitalization Joint Venture will hold special events at OGA ISLAND PARK HUBAGO in front of Oga Station from May 2 to July 12, 2026, including a MEGA-sized inflatable land obstacle course, water activities, and putting golf. From Golden Week through early summer, the event will offer active experiences for families and limited-time Oga × Okinawa gourmet food. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269928https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269928Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe national freestyle basketball tournament “GroovMix” marks its 10th anniversary in 2026, with its opening event, “GroovMix 2K26 — 10th Anniversary — EAST-1,” taking place at LaLaport Toyosu on May 4. The tournament will feature 2 divisions, U-15 and OPEN, with each winner earning a place in the December championship. A freestyle football qualifying event will also be held the same day, with the aim of promoting urban sports and developing the next generation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269927https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269927Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESD&Mトレーディング株式会社は、2026年5月8日から開催される第50回日本ホビーショーに出展し、日本初上陸の「KnitPro Ginger Purple」を含む注目商品を展示・販売します。会場では特別価格での販売や限定特典、新製品の予約販売も行われ、KnitPro社副社長や人気YouTuberも来場予定です。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269926https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269926Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESShokujidokoro GOEN, a Rui-buta pork specialty restaurant in Jiyugaoka, began serving tonkatsu made with the rare “Shiraginu Loin,” limited to 3 servings per 1 day, on April 30, 2026. Noted for its tenderness—the meat comes apart with chopsticks—and its rich yet light finish, the dish is attracting attention as the restaurant’s new signature item. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269925https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269925Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アットネット released ニュー速＋, a smartphone app version of the news site ニュー速, which has a 15-year history, on April 30, 2026. With fewer ads, AI-powered personalization and enhanced community features, users can enjoy a new news experience that lets them not only read but also discuss and post. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269924https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269924Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESArt Book Osaka 2026, one of the largest art book fairs in Kansai, will be held in Osaka on May 30 and 31, 2026. More than 100 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions will take part, giving visitors the chance to buy art books and ZINEs while meeting creators directly. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269923https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269923Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES琉球ソフトクリーム株式会社 will begin selling “黒糖生削り（コーヒー風味）,” a new-style dessert featuring soft serve topped with pure brown sugar from 合資会社共栄社, founded in 1975, shaved right before customers’ eyes. It goes on sale April 24, 2026, and stands out for its freshly shaved aroma, rich flavor and live preparation, with hopes it will become a new Okinawan specialty. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269922https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269922Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey by Robert Walters Japan found that about 65% of non-managerial employees in their 20s to early 30s are motivated to pursue middle-management roles, but those with stronger interest are also considering the job market. While companies regard middle managers as important, individuals are deterred by “high stress and inadequate compensation,” highlighting a gap in how the role is designed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269921https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269921Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アカネサス has launched Food Industry Review, a trade magazine for food manufacturer executives. It will share representative Hojo’s expertise in using subsidies, with a particular focus on subsidies from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, to help address management challenges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269920https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269920Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey of 1,410 clinics without inpatient beds nationwide by 株式会社ウェルピポ found that only 9.4% of facilities with websites describe all 3 categories under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s posting rules (Notice No. 107), made mandatory in the 2024 medical fee revision. The company estimates that approximately 94,000 clinics have yet to comply. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269919Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGlobal talent platform Remoteli is making a full-scale entry into the Japanese market, offering a subscription-based team-building model that introduces highly skilled African IT professionals to Japanese companies. The initiative aims to help address Japan’s IT talent shortage and support companies’ globalization. The company has already raised pre-seed funding and earned international recognition. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269918Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社IDATENase, an AI startup from the University of Tokyo, has been certified as a “松尾研 startup®︎.” With AI for Science as its mission, the company provides AI solutions for science and technology R&D in areas including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and energy, aiming to accelerate research and development and drive discoveries around the world. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269917https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269917Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社TorchUp has made its “Complete Guide to Launching Inbound Sales” available free of charge to contract software development companies. The guide explains practical ways to consistently win profitable direct contracts as a prime contractor through web marketing, without relying on referrals or subcontracting. It offers important information to help companies achieve steady growth and strengthen their competitiveness. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269916Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Finfinity will open a new office in Suda-cho, Kanda, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on May 1, 2026, in response to business expansion and staff growth. The move will strengthen in-person consultations and the development of financial education programs, expanding services through a 2-location setup alongside its head office. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269915Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ヤマダ made its first appearance at the Premium Incentive Show, held in April 2026, where its block-style customizable stamp “ブロスタ” won the runner-up prize in the SP Tools Contest. Drawing on its long experience in the wholesale and manufacturing of seals and stamps, the company is proposing new ways to use stamps. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269914Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社BottoK has been selected to deliver Saga Prefecture’s Reiwa 8 fiscal year DX hands-on support program, providing 6 months of assistance to promote digital transformation at small and midsize businesses in the prefecture. A public briefing will be held on May 29. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269913Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES音光（arcivo） launched 3 models of its “Rich Fan Series” handheld fans equipped with Peltier cooling plates on April 27, 2026. Their refined design and cooling function help users cool down in a wide range of settings. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269912Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NEXTSTAN has opened early registration for “右腕ダイレクト,” a membership-based matching platform that directly connects executives with outside professionals. With no referral fees, it offers a “third option” beyond full-time employment or consulting, and is scheduled for a full launch in winter 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269911https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269911Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESヤマサちくわ、シェアローカル、あまねキャリアの3社が連携し、和歌山県すさみ町の未利用魚「カジキ」を活用した新商品『カジキナゲット』を開発。食品ロス削減と地域活性化を目指し、2026年5月のGWより限定販売を開始する。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269910https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269910Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESProAI has launched “Company Twin,” a new feature for its AI app “Card Command” that lets users build custom business teams by combining cards. The first 10 new customers to sign a contract will receive a “Marketing Department Twin.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269909https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260430-09/index-en-p4.html#n269909Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLaundry service しろふわ便, operated by J＆Jカンパニー株式会社, has launched a campaign offering “freedom from laundry” for Mother’s Day. The campaign provides 1 free laundry service, giving busy mothers more free time and reducing their household chores.