https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 851 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 27 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/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281713https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281713Fri, 01 May 2026 11:12:56 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark its 11th year since founding, THE HOUSE Inc. has launched the “Surely One of Them Is Your Holiday” campaign. Guests can designate a day to celebrate a milestone in their lives and receive half-price accommodation, helping them mark a special occasion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281714https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281714Fri, 01 May 2026 11:11:32 +0900JapanPR TIMESHodoc will launch “Hodoc Practice Lab,” an online program combining guided meditation with inward reflection to encourage “insights through bodily sensations,” for a monthly fee of 4,980 yen, starting May 1, 2026. In response to growing demand for self-care in a stressful society, the program offers a place to maintain a regular practice. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281726https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281726Fri, 01 May 2026 11:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDUAL ORBIT and K.S.ドローンカレッジ have formed a strategic business partnership and launched FPV drone courses taught by professional gamers. The 2 courses—the “FPV Creator Course” for aspiring video producers and the “Compact-Space FPV Piloting Course” for disaster preparedness—will support students in developing practical skills and building their careers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281725https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281725Fri, 01 May 2026 11:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAI finance company Quants and Life Lab and Consulting co-hosted an AI study session at the Japan Finance Corporation. They introduced AI models for business operations, particularly credit screening, as part of discussions on advancing operations through digital transformation and AI use, and creating new value. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281724https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281724Fri, 01 May 2026 11:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTokyo Denki University will hold “Open Campus 2026” for the School of Science and Engineering at its Saitama Hatoyama Campus on June 14, July 12, August 1, and August 2, 2026, over 4 days. The university will showcase its appeal to prospective students and high school students through hands-on programs, campus tours, individual consultations, and more. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281723https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281723Fri, 01 May 2026 11:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Safi Spa Maiko” at シーサイドホテル舞子ビラ神戸 will hold its 3rd Ladies’ Day on May 30, 2026. The women-focused wellness program will include an aufguss session led by a Heat Wave Koshien 2023 champion and a free Pilates experience, promoting mental and physical refreshment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281722https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281722Fri, 01 May 2026 11:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“100% Kaju Highball〈Peach〉,” a new product from Tominaga Trading, is now available at “YUNYUN,” a popular restaurant in Kobe’s Nankinmachi operated by Kenmin Foods. The Kobe-based companies aim to work together to revitalize the region. Customers can enjoy it paired with grilled xiaolongbao and other dishes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281721Fri, 01 May 2026 11:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES安楽亭 will offer “Fresh Greenery Party Platter,” a limited-time menu for enjoying with family and friends over Golden Week, starting May 1. The special platter weighs 480g and features 5 popular cuts, including Japanese Black Wagyu kalbi. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281720https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281720Fri, 01 May 2026 11:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“pilates K,” a women-only reformer Pilates studio operated by 株式会社LOIVE, will open at イオン古河 in Koga, Ibaraki Prefecture, on May 8, 2026. It will be the company’s 2nd location in Ibaraki Prefecture. Against a backdrop of growing health awareness and a boom in reformer Pilates, the studio aims to contribute to the well-being of women in the community. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281719https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281719Fri, 01 May 2026 11:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording to a survey by ヘイズ・スペシャリスト・リクルートメント・ジャパン, 89% of Japanese companies have experienced skills shortages, and hiring mid-career talent is particularly difficult. Companies are stepping up their recruitment efforts, while a lack of organizational support for human skills and AI use remains a challenge. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281718https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281718Fri, 01 May 2026 11:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn exhibition of original works by manga artist Hiroyuki Ohashi will be held at “Hobonichiyobi” in 渋谷PARCO. More than 100 original drawings from signature works “The Music,” “Zokki,” and “City Lights” will be displayed, and visitors can also take part in an interactive project to print their favorite panels on T-shirts and other items. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281717https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281717Fri, 01 May 2026 11:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDigital comics service “Mecha Comic” will run a limited-time campaign from May 1 to May 3, 2026, offering up to 2 times the usual bonus points when users purchase points. The campaign applies to both the web and app versions, allowing users to buy points at greater value. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281716https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281716Fri, 01 May 2026 11:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES北海道伊達市 has introduced Infomart’s “BtoB Platform” to digitize transactions with businesses. The initiative aims to reduce costs by cutting stamp tax and postage expenses, and is the first of its kind among municipalities in Hokkaido. Operations will begin on April 1, 2026, targeting about 300 companies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281715Fri, 01 May 2026 11:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCross Media Publishing Inc. will release editor Yohei Sadoshima’s new book, “Editor’s Feedback: Drawing Out Results That Exceed Expectations,” on May 1, 2026. The book explains his distinctive approach of bringing out people’s potential by “sharing impressions” rather than giving advice, and can be applied to a wide range of relationships, including at work and in parenting. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281727https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281727Fri, 01 May 2026 11:09:28 +0900JapanPR TIMESBot Express will hold its online “Bot Express Showcase” seminar on June 19. The theme is “Driving a points program through collaboration between the digital transformation department and program staff: managing everything from earning points to issuing and redeeming coupons through LINE.” 兵庫県小野市 will speak and present a case study of a citizen-facing points program using LINE. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281728https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281728Fri, 01 May 2026 11:09:12 +0900JapanPR TIMESAmiya Inc. has signed a sales agency agreement with ネットチャート株式会社, which will begin offering Amiya’s “ALog” log management and data security products. The companies will help improve the security of corporate IT infrastructure across both networks and data, providing comprehensive security measures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281729https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281729Fri, 01 May 2026 11:07:47 +0900JapanPR TIMESYADOKARI株式会社 has begun accepting reservations for “YADOKARI VILLAGE SOLO PASS vol.1,” a 2-stay package at its tiny-house accommodation in Kita-Karuizawa that combines a solo trip with a return visit alongside someone special. Through interaction with the local community and experiences in nature, the package offers new encounters and a sense of comfort. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281730https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281730Fri, 01 May 2026 11:05:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ブランドクラウド announced that Tachikawa, a player on the esports team Crazy Raccoon, which it supports, will compete in the Street Fighter 6 division of EVO Japan 2026, one of Japan’s leading fighting game tournaments. The company says it aims to contribute to the growth of the esports industry and support young people taking on new challenges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281731https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281731Fri, 01 May 2026 11:05:45 +0900JapanPR TIMESPickleball community PickleBASE will hold Japan Pickleball Festa 2026, one of the largest hands-on events of its kind in Japan, at Esforta Arena Hachioji in July 2026. The event aims to promote and develop pickleball by bringing together beginners, experienced players and community organizers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281732https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281732Fri, 01 May 2026 11:05:29 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エイブル is holding the 18th Able Spatial Design Competition for university, graduate school, vocational school and technical college students. The theme is “A Room for the Heart,” and the Grand Prix-winning work will be displayed at full scale at Spiral Garden. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281733https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281733Fri, 01 May 2026 11:04:58 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社GAGEX has opened pre-registration for its new smartphone game, “新・昭和駄菓子屋物語 ～心にしみるパズルゲーム～.” To mark the occasion, it is running a campaign on its official X account, with 100 winners selected by lottery to receive Amazon gift cards worth up to 10,000 yen. The retro puzzle game, set in a candy shop in the Showa era, is scheduled for release on June 8. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281734https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281734Fri, 01 May 2026 11:03:24 +0900JapanPR TIMESGOOD NATURE STATION, operated by 株式会社ビオスタイル, will hold hands-on events including plogging, farm tours and kintsugi, as well as a limited-time market aimed at reducing waste, to mark Environment Month 2026 in June. It will offer a variety of programs centered on enjoying and taking part in activities that are kind to the planet. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281735Fri, 01 May 2026 11:03:20 +0900JapanPR TIMESHobby Japan will jointly hold the Akita Shoten Original Novel Contest with 秋田書店 on the web novel submission site Novel Up+. 5 comic editorial departments will take part, and submissions of plots and novels are invited. The grand prize winner will receive 300,000 yen and a guaranteed serialization. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281736Fri, 01 May 2026 11:02:28 +0900JapanPR TIMESOnline DTM school Music Hearts, operated by ライアートプロモーション, will co-host the Music Hearts × TANA “ball pool” Remix Contest with producer/DJ TANA starting May 6, 2026. Winning entries will receive official digital releases, supporting the growth of the next generation of creators. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281737https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281737Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:12 +0900JapanPR TIMESKanuma, Tochigi Prefecture, will begin offering the MEF, an entirely domestically produced entry-level formula car developed by 株式会社イケヤフォーミュラ, as a furusato nozei donation gift starting May 1, 2026. The new initiative aims to support the growth of next-generation motorsports culture, with a donation amount of 31,429,000 yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281738https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281738Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:10 +0900JapanPR TIMESRémy Cointreau Japan will invite bartenders from the renowned Seoul bar ZEST to VIRTÙ, a bar in Tokyo, for a one-night-only guest shift event on May 8, 2026, as part of promotions for cognac Rémy Martin and liqueur Cointreau. Original cocktails reflecting ZEST’s zero-waste philosophy will be served. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281739https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281739Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESナインアウト株式会社 has announced a new use case that uses its AI interface “AI Magic” to turn surveys into conversational interviews. The approach is expected to provide deeper insight into the background behind respondents’ decisions, which conventional surveys have struggled to uncover, and improve the quality of insights. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281971https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281971Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESウォーゲーミング announced that it will hold the Eighth Wave, its 8th collaboration with the popular game アズールレーン, in the PC online naval action game World of Warships from April 30 to June 18, 2026. A range of content will be added, including new ships, commanders, commemorative flags and a special collection. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281970https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281970Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFurisode specialist kimono hearts will hold coming-of-age ceremony furisode events nationwide starting May 2. The shop will begin exclusively carrying new furisode and hakama from popular apparel brand LOWRYS FARM, targeting fashion-conscious young people. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281969https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281969Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESDry head spa specialist Unjo no Yurikago will open a new location, “Sleep Recovery Lab,” in Musashi-Shinjo in collaboration with Phiten. The venture will explore approaches to sleep that address the head, body and inner well-being, and propose a new area for investment in sleep. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281968https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281968Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe theatre and conference facility 東京建物 Pia Theatre & Conference, jointly operated by ぴあ株式会社 and 株式会社コングレ in Tokyo Station’s Yaesu district, opens for preview today, May 1. It comprises an 806-seat theatre, large and small halls, and 10 meeting rooms, and aims to be a place that connects people through entertainment and business. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281967https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281967Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKIRYU FESTIVAL 2026 MUSIC & CULTURE, an outdoor music festival being held for the first time in Kiryu, Gunma Prefecture, will take place on June 6 and 7, 2026. General ticket sales begin today, May 1, and the festival has also announced which day artists including TENDRE, Ovall, DONGROSSO and DÉ DÉ MOUSE will perform. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281966https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281966Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Maximal’s payment service BluePay has expanded its stablecoin payment infrastructure and enhanced fiat payment functionality through its integration with Stripe. Merchants can now offer a hybrid payment experience combining stablecoins with existing fiat payment methods. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281965https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281965Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESYamahisa Group, which operates a comprehensive renovation business, has revamped its mission, vision and values as it marks its 50th anniversary, with an eye toward a full-scale entry into the BtoB market and expansion into new business areas. It will begin operating under its new structure in May 2026 and aims to become a leading company that brings “smiles and inspiration” to customers and society. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281964https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281964Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKonica Minolta QOL Solutions has launched an integration between its AI shift-creation service “miramos” and freee’s time and attendance management system “freee Attendance Management Plus,” in collaboration with freee and Konica Minolta. The integration aims to eliminate the disconnect between shift scheduling and attendance management in the medical and nursing care industries, improving operational efficiency and significantly reducing the burden of preparing documents. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281963https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281963Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSeino Information Service Co., Ltd. is providing Point Mobile Japan (PMJ) with a comprehensive, one-stop 3PL service covering everything from international transportation and domestic delivery to repairs. With this service, PMJ established a stable supply system for business mobile devices in the Japanese market in about 4 months, enabling rapid market entry and business expansion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281962https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281962Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社カシマヤ製作所は、物価高騰を受け、家族間のコミュニケーションを深める「公園スポーツ」をテーマに、ゴールデンウィークから5月末まで楽天市場の公式オンラインショップでスポーツグッズの期間限定セールを開催。Franklinブランドの野球グローブや親子バドミントンセットなどが特別価格で提供されます。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281961https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281961Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESベストワンクルーズは、歌謡コーラスグループ「純烈」とのコラボレーションで、大規模リニューアルしたコスタセレーナを利用するライブ＆トークショー付き2泊3日の特別クルーズを2026年9月12日出発で発表。手頃な価格で非日常のエンターテインメント体験を提供し、クルーズ初心者にも訴求。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281960https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281960Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESReed's日本株式会社 has appointed singer-songwriter Hirai Dai as its brand ambassador and launched a new experiential project titled “To the Beach in One Sip.” Through REED'S, a craft ginger drink originating in California, the project promotes a lifestyle that makes it easy to enjoy a beachlike feeling in everyday life. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281959https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281959Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Enny has begun selling individual pieces of authentic nerikiri Japanese confectionery inspired by the “Devil Fruits” from the popular anime ONE PIECE. Made by 大徳屋長久, a confectionery shop with a 300-year history, the sweets are now easier to enjoy in response to requests from fans. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281958https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281958Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESマケイン研究所と国際文化会館が共催し、セドナ・フォーラム東京が国際文化会館で初開催されました。日米同盟の自由・イノベーション・安全保障を前進させるリーダーや専門家120名以上が参加し、地政学、AI、地域安定など多岐にわたるテーマを議論しました。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281957https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281957Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTRIPLETS Co., Ltd. will open FOOD’S DEPARTMENT SETAGAYA, a food court bringing together a diverse range of dining concepts, on May 1, 2026, in part of the Setagaya Ward Okura No. 2 Sports Ground. It will offer a place for food and relaxation for people of all generations, including local residents and families. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281956https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281956Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Sushi Making Osaka” by Food Activity Japan Inc. has won Tripadvisor’s “Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2026” for 3 consecutive years, ranking No. 8 worldwide and No. 15 in Asia. The recognition reflects the international acclaim for food experiences aimed at international visitors to Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281955https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281955Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKyoto Tango Planning has taken over the business of the closed local favorite “Kanemasu’s Shichirin Grill” and will reopen it in Miyazu on May 1, 2026. The restaurant will serve seasonal local fish grilled over a shichirin using its distinctive “ikkoku-boshi” drying method, aiming to become a new hub for passing local food culture on to the next generation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281954https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281954Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESULVAC expects orders for vacuum melting furnaces for rare-earth magnets to grow 3 times, led by Europe and the U.S., and is establishing a new production system in Japan. Its dual supply structure in China and Japan will address rising global demand and the need to diversify supply chains. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281953https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281953Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNEKO LAB, which makes cat-themed baked goods and accessories, will launch its limited-edition summer “cookie tin,” “clear pouch” and “paw-print cookie drawstring pouch” on May 1. The lineup blends refreshing lemon designs with the charm of cats, appealing to cat lovers and those looking for seasonal gifts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281952https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281952Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ラッキーナンバースリー（LN3） and 株式会社ウォーターフロント have partnered to launch new all-weather umbrellas for Mother’s Day. A X-ray flower display and a giveaway event will be held at the Jiyugaoka store, offering a new gift experience: “give an umbrella like you would flowers.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281951https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281951Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSANEI株式会社 signed a bronze partner agreement with セレッソ大阪ヤンマーレディース, effective May 1, 2026. As a faucet manufacturer, the company aims to contribute to a richer society by supporting sports culture and promoting sustainability initiatives. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281950https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281950Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NEUROSPHERE announced that Akinori Uchida, an executive officer at Fullcast Holdings, will speak at “NEUROSPHERE,” an AI implementation strategy conference to be held on May 18, 2026. The event will offer executives practical insights into adopting and using AI, and discuss how to redesign management for the AI era. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281949https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281949Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESANRI Inc. and STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION have opened applications for the 2nd cohort of “IPPO Science Fellowship,” a grant program for early-career researchers. The program supports the practical application of research in society by providing annual funding of 1 million yen and diverse networking opportunities to PhD holders pursuing ambitious research, primarily in the life sciences. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281948https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281948Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES合同会社ツタンカーメンプロジェクト will hold a “Quiz and Stamp Rally” as a special event for Golden Week 2026 at “MYSTERY OF TUTANKHAMEN,” currently showing at the Tutankhamun Museum in Yokohama Minato Mirai. A collaboration campaign with the film THE MUMMY: The Girl in the Coffin will also take place, with movie tickets awarded by lottery. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281947https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281947Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTaka-Q will launch its “Tech Seersucker” collection of functional wear, suitable for everything from business to casual occasions, on May 13, 2026. The garments offer breathability, light weight, stretch and machine-washability, combining comfort and a clean look even in hot weather. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281946https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281946Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTaichi Mabuchi, representative of 株式会社Job-Us, spoke at “HR FUTURE CONFERENCE 2026 Spring in Tokyo” about using AI to solve challenges in job-based HR and design its implementation. He highlighted the potential of the company’s job-based AI, “Job-Us,” to lower the barriers to adopting and operating job-based HR systems that can easily become mere formalities, and to make them work in practice. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281945https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281945Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGinza Repro Surgery surveyed 150 men trying to conceive about how they approach male infertility. The survey found that 86% recognized that infertility can also be caused by men, and 60.7% had undergone semen testing. However, 44% confused semen testing with ultrasound testing for varicocele, highlighting gaps in knowledge about male infertility. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281944https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281944Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ドゥファイン will hold a free seminar, “Seminar on Anger Management and Customer Harassment Prevention to Protect Organizations,” in Akita City on May 28, 2026. As customer harassment becomes a business risk, the seminar will offer an opportunity to learn practical measures that protect employees while ensuring sound customer service. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281943https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281943Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSpecialty coffee brand “Scrop COFFEE ROASTERS” has begun selling special gift sets for Mother’s Day 2026 in limited quantities through its official online shop. The brand is offering a coffee experience to ease fatigue caused by temperature fluctuations, with 3 types of gifts, including combinations of coffee to drink and coffee to eat, as well as pairings with local specialties. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281942https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281942Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESソーシャルインクルー株式会社 opened “Social Inclu Home Fukuoka Kasuya Town Okuma,” a group home providing daytime service support, in Kasuya Town, Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture, on May 1, to enable people with severe disabilities to live independently. The facility, the first of its kind in Kasuya District, offers excellent transport access, expands housing options in the community, and helps address the social issue of a shortage of housing for people with disabilities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281941https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281941Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社グローバー has released “Easy Search” and “Approval Status Tracking” features for its store-issue resolution app, “Q Navi ORDER.” The new features will accelerate digital transformation in store maintenance by simplifying requests and making approval processes more visible. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281940https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281940Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Corporate Defense Risk Management Association (CDRMC) has completely revamped its “Infidelity Investigation” page for people concerned about a partner’s infidelity. The association has introduced a 24-hour free consultation service via LINE and an automatic booking feature for Google Meet, improving convenience and peace of mind. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281939https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281939Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESソーシャルインクルー株式会社 opened “Social Inclu Home Okayama Saidaiji Hama,” a group home that supports independent living for people with severe disabilities, in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, on May 1. This is the 4th facility in Okayama City and provides 24-hour, 365-day support under a daytime service support model, expanding housing options for people with disabilities in the community. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281938https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281938Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESソーシャルインクルー株式会社 opened “Social Inclu Home Izumo Tsunematsu-cho” in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture, on May 1, to support independent living for people with severe disabilities. It is the first group home in Izumo City to provide daytime service support and will help address the shortage of facilities in the prefecture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281937https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281937Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTaisho Pharmaceutical is sponsoring the trail-running event “第5回 Funtrails Minano 50K/30K” through its “Lipovitan Sports” brand. It will provide product samples to 1100 runners before and after the race as a heatstroke prevention measure, supporting their efforts in harsh conditions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281936https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281936Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNEORT株式会社 will present “Rain Blooms,” a solo exhibition by generative artist Kazuhiro Tanimoto, at “NEORT++” in Bakurocho, Tokyo. The exhibition will accelerate the work’s overseas expansion through a collaboration with Art Blocks Studio on the digital artwork “Rain Blooms.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281935Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKirin Beer works to conserve cherry trees through “Hare Kaze ACTION,” and Hiday Hidaka, which operates Hidakaya, has joined the initiative and will make a donation. This expands support for local governments facing challenges related to aging cherry trees and their maintenance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281934Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHokushin Suisan will hold its “Mother’s Day Appreciation Sale” at all stores. Seafood will be discounted during the sale, and “Fish Aquarium®️” will also take place on May 9, offering an event the whole family can enjoy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281933Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESカリフォルニアプルーン協会は、東京の「Boulangerie S.Igarashi」と「es feuilletage」の2つのベーカリーと提携し、五十嵐聡太シェフ考案のカリフォルニアプルーン新商品を2026年5月1日より期間限定で販売開始します。自然な甘みと栄養豊富なプルーンの新たな魅力を提案します。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281932Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTicket subscription service “recri” will hold its first in-person event since launching in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo. Visitors can take an “entertainment type assessment” and discover stage productions that suit them at this interactive event. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281931Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMirakl achieved ARR of $218 million in fiscal 2025, up 23% year over year, and reached profitability across the group. The company announced its AI-powered new platform, “Mirakl Nexus,” and said it is making a full-scale entry into the agentic commerce market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281930https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281930Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “DX Specialist Program” in the information processing field at Japan Electronics College has been officially recognized by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as a “Professional and Practical Training Course.” This means all departments in the college’s daytime program are now covered by the recognition, strengthening practical DX talent development through industry partnerships. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281929https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281929Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Rice and Rice Flour Consumption Expansion Promotion Project Secretariat will publish a recipe for “rice flour kürtőskalács” starting May 12, 2026. The recipe was selected in the Trend Rice Flour Bread category at “Rice Flour Conference 2026 - Spring” and aims to promote rice flour through an easy-to-make recipe for home cooks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281928https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281928Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESJACCS has obtained third-party assurance for its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data from KPMG AZSA Sustainability. This will improve the reliability and transparency of its GHG emissions data and strengthen information disclosure to stakeholders. JACCS supports the TCFD recommendations and is advancing efforts to achieve its GHG emissions reduction targets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281927https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281927Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESJACCS Corporation has partnered with 八幡信用金庫 and will begin offering “Hachishin Free Loan + (Plus),” a free loan for mortgage customers, starting May 1, 2026. Backed by a guarantee from JACCS, the product allows mortgage customers to borrow funds at a preferential interest rate. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281926https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281926Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社JAMSHOPPING will begin domestic sales on May 1, 2026, of “MICHAEL JACKSON Bad World Tour Keepsake Premiere Collection,” an official trading card collection commemorating Michael Jackson’s “BAD World Tour.” The cards include a piece of a glove actually worn by Michael and autographed cards, catering to growing interest in him ahead of the film’s release. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281925https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281925Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ガーディアン has officially launched “SCSC Partner,” a new program that invites ordinary people without specialized knowledge to act as “bridges for raising awareness,” in a bid to address the fact that 87.4% of small and midsize businesses in Japan are failing with their websites. The program is based on the recognition that the malfunctioning websites of small and midsize businesses represent a structural loss for the Japanese economy as a whole. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281924https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281924Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThree High, a Yokohama-based industrial heater manufacturer, will publish its integrated report “OMOU 2025” on May 8 to deepen dialogue with stakeholders. The report, its 5th edition, features “Three High’s anatomy chart,” which visualizes the business as a whole; identification of material issues based on a stakeholder survey; and calculations of greenhouse gas emissions across the entire supply chain. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281923https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281923Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAt the special exhibition for “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime,” currently being held at アニメ東京ステーション, organizers have announced the distribution of the 3rd installment of admission bonus illustration cards, along with a clear-file-making workshop and character meet-and-greets. Fans can take part in a variety of events and experience the world of the series. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281922https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281922Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMEShotice株式会社が2026年の日本人X（旧Twitter）購買行動調査を実施。約4割が月1回以上X経由で購入し、若年層ほど日常的な購買インフラとして活用。購入前の情報再精査や世代別のリサーチ術も明らかに。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281921https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281921Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ロジテック exhibited at the 7th Kansai Logistics Exhibition, KANSAI LOGIX 2026, showcasing logistics solutions such as “25 Apps,” which aim to address challenges at transportation worksites. The solutions attracted interest from many visitors, highlighting the urgent challenges facing the logistics industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281920https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281920Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES梱包資材・店舗用品メーカーのZAPが、ユニバーサルナレッジ提供のAIサイト内検索「ユニサーチ」を公式ECサイトに導入しました。BtoB専用ECカート「Bカート」での初の導入事例となり、高度な検索環境を構築し、顧客の調達効率向上を目指します。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281919Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPersol Work Switch Consulting has been commissioned to operate 鳥取市’s digital talent development program “Torideji Career.” The program matches companies with participants before they begin their studies, supports practical skills development with a view to employment, and promotes employment in the IT industry for people with no prior experience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281918Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社横浜スカイビル will hold “Hama Terrace Market,” an experiential marketplace event, at Hama Terrace on the 2nd floor of Sky Building on May 9 and 10, 2026. The event brings together Kanagawa’s food and products with a wide range of hands-on activities, offering a place for families and friends to enjoy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281917https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281917Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社多田 will release a limited-quantity “PokéPeace Special Design” featuring Pokémon characters Pikachu, Pichu and Piplup, as part of its “plus eau Point Repair Series” hair-care brand. It will go on sale at variety shops and drugstores starting May 2, 2026, and on the official web store starting May 8. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281916Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKorean cosmetics brand “Heart Percent” will be rolled out at drugstores nationwide starting in April 2026 by its authorized Japanese distributor, 株式会社月架世交易. Its popular lip pencils and tints, which have gained traction on social media, will be available. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281915Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESClay-care brand CLAYGE（クレージュ） will release a limited-quantity collaboration product with Sanrio’s popular character シナモロール. Shampoo and conditioner, hair oil, cleansing balm and other products will go on sale at variety shops nationwide and some drugstores starting May 8, 2026, drawing attention from fans and beauty enthusiasts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281914Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESARROVA will begin selling digital fashion for VRChat faithful to the popular anime “A Certain Scientific Railgun T” on the digital fashion marketplace “TOKYO AVATAR GATE” starting May 1, 2026. The items, including outfits and gimmicks for Mikoto Misaka and Kuroko Shirai, let fans experience the world of the series. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281913Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKonami Arcade Games’ professional mahjong team “KONAMI Mahjong Fight Club” advanced to the Final Series, which begins May 4, 2026, after clearing the M League 2025-26 Semifinal Series. Player Kazunori Takizawa won the “Most Top Finishes” award, and the team secured its place with an overall 3rd-place finish. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281912Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGitLab has announced deeper integration with Anthropic’s AI model “Claude.” GitLab Duo Agent Platform users will be able to access the latest Claude models, including Claude Opus 4.7, through Google Cloud and AWS Bedrock, enabling them to use AI while maintaining existing governance and compliance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281911https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281911Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESB4A, a DX tool specializing in private-pay clinics developed by 株式会社B4A, has been certified as eligible for the Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy 2026. Up to ¥3.5 million in implementation costs will be subsidized, supporting DX initiatives at clinics. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281910https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281910Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ウォーターフロント will hold a Mother’s Day event at its directly operated store in Jiyugaoka on May 9 and 10, 2026. A collaboration with floral artist “memorif.” will create a festive space, and customers who spend ¥5,000 or more will receive flowers, a message card and a limited-edition umbrella marker as gifts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281909https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281909Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAs its business expands and its social profile grows, ELYZA has redefined its purpose as a company and revamped its corporate VI. Based on the concept of “hypothesis and validation,” the new VI conveys the company’s commitment to taking on uncharted fields and enhancing the value it offers. It will go into use on May 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281908Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ELYZA has appointed 4 people—Naoya Soneoka, Daiki Matsuura, Kuniyuki Kikuchi and Masato Hirakawa—as executive officers and transitioned to a new management structure to support business expansion and organizational growth. The move will strengthen its management foundation and accelerate research and development and the social implementation of advanced technologies using LLMs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281907https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281907Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES日工株式会社 will exhibit at the 2026 NEW Environmental Exposition, showcasing recycling solutions for construction-generated soil and industrial waste. It will highlight mobile soil-improvement equipment and recycling examples involving waste gypsum board, sludge and concrete, contributing to efforts to address waste issues at construction sites. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281906https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281906Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHiday Hidaka has newly endorsed and begun donating to the cherry tree preservation activities of “Harekaze ACTION,” run by Kirin Beer. As challenges in municipal cherry tree management come into focus, the initiative aims to strengthen collaboration among companies and pass on this seasonal symbol of Japan to future generations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281905Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFlora株式会社 will speak at the HR Conference in May 2026 alongside Cathy Matsui of MPower Partners Fund L.P. on “Supporting women’s health based on economic rationality from a Womenomics perspective.” The company plans to introduce its corporate healthcare service “Wellflow” and present HR’s role in connecting management with the workplace. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281904https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281904Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark the 14th anniversary in May 2026 of the smartphone game “大戦乱!!三国志バトル,” operated by MyNet Games, a subsidiary of 株式会社マイネット, the “14th Anniversary Celebration Event” will begin on May 1. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281903Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社JSH will open the whole-rental villa “AUFU VILLA” in Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, on April 4, 2026. Every villa is equipped with a barrel sauna, cold bath and outdoor relaxation area, offering a wellness experience to help guests unwind in body and mind. The property consists of 2 villas designed for couples and groups. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281902Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA new skincare line, the “Balance Mode Series,” from LANEIGE, offered by Amorepacific Japan, will go on sale nationwide at マツモトキヨシグループ and ココカラファイングループ stores starting June 1, 2026. The products address skin concerns such as shine and dryness and are based on proprietary barrier research grounded in dermatological science. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281901Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESVenture capital firm ANRI and STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) have opened applications for the 2nd cohort of “一歩の冒険〜IPPO Science Fellowship〜,” a grant program for early-career researchers. The program provides up to ¥2 million in research funding and diverse networking opportunities, supporting ambitious research, particularly in the life sciences. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281900Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ヤマタネ has acquired a 51.0% stake in 株式会社穂海耕研, an agricultural consulting firm whose new name is 株式会社コメプロ, making it a subsidiary. The move aims to strengthen the value chain of Yamatane’s rice business and accelerate the spread of Komepro’s farm support service, “コメプロ.” In particular, it seeks to support sustainable agriculture amid the aging of producers and the increasing number of farmers leaving the industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260501-09/index-en.html#n281899Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ヤマタネ announced that it will acquire all shares of 株式会社アジテック・ファインフーズ and make it a subsidiary, effective May 1, 2026. The move aims to enable Yamatane to provide new solutions that meet health-conscious consumer needs and expand its value chain.