# AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-04 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 84 items from 1 source; Japan, 45 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 杏 Kanie to hold a new works exhibition at GINZA SIX, unveiling around 60 new paintings at once.

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:58:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000156109.html
- anchor: #n300613
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大丸松坂屋百貨店、Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO、小学館、JBBY（日本国際児童図書評議会）、河出書房新社

Painter 杏 Kanie will hold “杏 Kanie: New Works Exhibition 2026” at Artglorieux GALLERY OF TOKYO in GINZA SIX from June 4 to 10, 2026. Around 60 new paintings will be shown, and admission is free.

## Professional pickleball player Yuta Funamizu becomes the first Japanese player to place 4th at a PPA Tour event

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:30:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000056377.html
- anchor: #n300614
- Companies mentioned: マイアミ・ピックルボール・クラブ、Veolia

Professional pickleball player Yuta Funamizu has placed 4th in men’s doubles at a PPA Tour Grand Slam event in the United States, the first Japanese player to do so. Since switching from soft tennis, he has made strides at the world’s highest level and is also scheduled to compete in the upcoming PPA Asia Tokyo event.

## The gateway to a story is just around the corner—large posters go up at Shibuya Station to mark the 10th anniversary of manga platform “Cyscomic”!

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001258.000005593.html
- anchor: #n300615

Cygames’ manga platform “Cyscomic” will mark its 10th anniversary with large posters at Shibuya Station starting May 4, 2026. It will also hold a follow-and-repost campaign offering a total of 500,000 yen in Amazon gift cards, strengthening user engagement.

## 【鹿島アントラーズ】5/23（土）FC東京戦で「JVCケンウッド マッチで感動を！」開催！豪華オーディオ製品が当たるハーフタイム抽選会や限定フォトスポットが登場

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:25:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000268.000087317.html
- anchor: #n300570
- Companies mentioned: 鹿島アントラーズ、FC東京、JVCケンウッド、KENWOOD、Victor

鹿島アントラーズ will hold the “JVCケンウッド マッチで感動を！” collaboration event with club partner JVCケンウッド during the FC東京 match on May 23 (Sat.). Fans can enjoy a special experience alongside the match, with a limited-edition photo spot and a halftime raffle offering premium audio products.

## 【Aichi and Hyogo prefectures】This year, give not a “thing” but “memories to last a lifetime.” ウッドデザインパーク is holding its “THANKS Campaign” at all locations from 5/8, inviting parents and children to share their gratitude!

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:20:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000998.000045400.html
- anchor: #n300571
- Companies mentioned: ウッドデザインパーク株式会社

ウッドデザインパーク will hold its “THANKS Campaign” from May 8 to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. At all its locations in Aichi and Hyogo, the campaign will encourage families to express their gratitude and create “memories to last a lifetime” with message cards, flowers, and original gifts for family bookings.

## How do you get around after giving up your driver’s license? Why Sun Emperor recommends electric mobility for a life on the move

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:14:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000124820.html
- anchor: #n300572
- Companies mentioned: Sun Emperor、有限会社龍昇

Sun Emperor recommends the license-free “specified small motorized bicycle” electric mobility vehicle for seniors who have given up their licenses. Its 4-wheel model, LBIRD, is particularly stable and offers ample carrying capacity, with a strong support network through more than 400 partner dealers nationwide.

## 【TCG GATE opening celebration】The 10th installment of the Instagram campaign offers a chance to win 1 box of Black Bolt

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000178839.html
- anchor: #n300575
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Anmore

Trading card specialty store TCG GATE has launched the 10th installment of its grand opening campaign, “LEGEND DROP14,” on its official Instagram account. This installment’s prize is 1 BOX of “Black Bolt.” The store aims to raise its profile as a hub for sharing Japanese TCG culture with the world.

## 【5/5,5/6開催】ショート映画配信サービス「SAMANSA」が、シネマカルチャーフェス「SHIMOKITA CINEMA PARK 2026」にてハズレなしガチャを展開

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000123.000082116.html
- anchor: #n300574
- Companies mentioned: SHIMOKITA CINEMA PARK

Short film streaming service “SAMANSA” is partnering with the cinema culture festival “SHIMOKITA CINEMA PARK 2026,” taking place on May 5 and 6, 2026, to run the no-lose “CINEMA GACHA.” The event offers a vision of everyday life that is about experiencing films, not just watching them, and features premium prizes including Amazon gift certificates and free coupons.

## ＜Jiggly, smooth, and chewy＞Made with juicy Setoka citrus from Ehime Prefecture. “Chitose Warabi Mochi Setoka” is now available for a limited time from 築地ちとせ.

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001568.000016051.html
- anchor: #n300573
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シュクレイ、築地ちとせ

株式会社シュクレイは、老舗和菓子屋「築地ちとせ」より、愛媛県産せとかを使用した期間限定商品『ちとせのわらび餅せとか』を発売しました。ジューシーなせとかピューレをもちもちのわらび餅で包んだ、これからの季節にぴったりの甘酸っぱい和菓子です。

## equalment, available by reservation only and appearing only on new and full moons, opens a limited-time shop at RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:05:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000128891.html
- anchor: #n300576

Lifestyle brand equalment will hold a limited-time pop-up store at RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK from May 4 to 10, 2026. Visitors can explore the brand’s full lineup and experience its world through clothing that combines comfort and beauty.

## Reset from spring fatigue over Golden Week. TOJI launches new 4-packet packs across its sake-lees bath powder range. Packaging updates and price revisions make the products an even better fit for everyday life

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000162813.html
- anchor: #n300591

TOJI, the wellness brand from TOJI, has launched a new 4-packet gift pack in its sake-lees bath powder range. The 1-packet product has also received updated packaging and a price revision, expanding the market for both gifting and everyday use.

## New “Ojamajo Doremi” content launches! Tie-in event “Ojamajo Doreminyon” set to take place on TikTok LIVE!

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000109680.html
- anchor: #n300590
- Companies mentioned: boom株式会社、東映アニメーション

boom株式会社 will launch a tie-in event between TikTok LIVE and “Ojamajo Doreminyon,” new content based on the popular anime “Ojamajo Doremi,” starting May 4, 2026. The promotion will offer a new experience to a broad fan base, from Gen Z to parents, and maximize the appeal of the IP.

## On May 6 (Wed., holiday), “Iron Fist” Mikito Nakano makes his comeback in a showdown against a world-ranked opponent! KENJI FUJITA and Sora Horiike also defend their titles—live exclusively on U-NEXT!

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000051485.html
- anchor: #n300589
- Companies mentioned: 帝拳、松田、横浜光、中日、八王子中屋、U-NEXT

At “DYNAMIC GLOVE on U-NEXT Vol.43,” taking place at Korakuen Hall on May 6 (Wed., a national holiday), Mikito Nakano will fight world-ranked Lerato Dlamini in a comeback bout. The card also features title defenses by Kenji Fujita and Sora Horiike, as well as a comeback fight for Miki Watarai.

## “Heart-Shaped Vegetable Fry” to launch for a limited time from May 4, sharing a “thank you” for Mother’s Day

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000016604.html
- anchor: #n300588
- Companies mentioned: カネテツデリカフーズ株式会社

Kanetetsu Delica Foods will release a limited-time “Heart-Shaped Vegetable Fry,” making its long-selling Vegetable Fry product in the shape of a heart for Mother’s Day. It will also run a “Share Your Gratitude on Mother’s Day Campaign” on its official X account.

## Hourly wages vary by city: high earnings in Sydney, lower living costs in regional areas

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000013835.html
- anchor: #n300587

The Japan Association for Working Holiday Makers analyzed earnings and living costs for working holidays in Australia. It found that Sydney offers high wages but also high rent, while regional areas have lower hourly wages but cheaper living costs. The association announced support measures to maximize disposable income, including “Working Holiday House” and a “198,000-yen plan.”

## “Meet-and-greet idol VTuber” group Rabipare!! unveils music video for “Noise Cancel,” the first song with lyrics by Yomogi Inumori; anticipation builds for May 10 live show in Shinjuku

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000109030.html
- anchor: #n300586
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Blackbox、ラブボックス

Rabipare!!, a unit affiliated with VTuber production company 「ラブボックス」, has released the music video for its new song “Noise Cancel,” written by Yomogi Inumori. The group will also hold a live show in Shinjuku on May 10, with anticipation growing as tickets continue to sell out.

## Announcement: 5th National Veterans Padel Tournament

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000143.000023667.html
- anchor: #n300585
- Companies mentioned: ADIF JAPAN アセットマネジメント株式会社、ホスピタリティオペレーションズ、清立商工株式会社、Bullpadel、PADEL DOJO

The Japan Padel Association will hold the 5th National Veterans Padel Tournament in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, on May 23 and 24, 2026. The event is one of Japan’s top tournaments for veterans and will also serve to select Japan’s representatives for the FIP Seniors World Cup 2026.

## 『ANTHEM#9』 marks participation in the “Steam Deckbuilders Fest” with a Ver.1.2.0 update; new skills, breaths and charms added for every character

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000116303.html
- anchor: #n300584
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社集英社ゲームズ、Steam、Wildfrost、DICEOMANCER

Shueisha Games has released the Ver.1.2.0 update for 『ANTHEM#9』 to mark its participation in the “Steam Deckbuilders Fest.” The update adds new skills and charms for each character, expanding strategic options. The company is also offering a 31% discount sale, a limited-time key visual and bundles with other titles.

## [Announcement of campaign offering free enrollment and half off the first month’s tuition] University-specific comprehensive selection coaching program offers free enrollment and half off the first month’s tuition through April 30, 2026

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000271.000176368.html
- anchor: #n300583
- Companies mentioned: スタディチェーン株式会社、HUSTAR株式会社

“University-Specific Comprehensive Selection Coaching,” operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, is offering a dual promotion of free enrollment and half off the first month’s tuition through April 30, 2026. Open to all applicants seeking admission to their desired universities, the program supports students in achieving admission in the shortest possible time through its original curriculum and weekly coaching.

## [New slogan announced] Keio University-specific comprehensive selection coaching program launches with the slogan “Don’t direct your efforts the wrong way” and a goal of 150 successful applicants

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000347.000176368.html
- anchor: #n300582
- Companies mentioned: スタディチェーン株式会社、HUSTAR株式会社

“Keio University-Specific Comprehensive Selection Coaching,” operated by スタディチェーン株式会社, has announced the new slogan “Don’t direct your efforts the wrong way” and set a goal of helping 150 students gain admission to Keio University by March 2027. Through online one-on-one instruction and a strategic curriculum, it aims to help applicants think independently and develop the ability to identify what they should focus on.

## HIMEHINA WORLD Tour 2026 “LIFETIME is BUBBLIN” heads toward its grand finale!

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000647.000044525.html
- anchor: #n300581
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LaRa、Studio LaRa

The world tour “LIFETIME is BUBBLIN” by VTuber unit HIMEHINA will conclude with a homecoming show in Tokyo and a grand finale. The homecoming show will take place at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo on August 11, 2026, and the grand finale will be held at SGC HALL ARIAKE on October 3 and 4. Ticket sales will begin in stages from May 16.

## M!LK’s Jutaro Yamanaka to appear as a guest! U-NEXT to present the classic clash “Barcelona vs. Real Madrid” as a special program that newcomers can enjoy, alongside a simultaneous broadcast with expert commentary for dedicated fans

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002752.000031998.html
- anchor: #n300580
- Companies mentioned: USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、株式会社U-NEXT HOLDINGS、Paravi

U-NEXT has announced a special live broadcast of the classic clash “Barcelona vs. Real Madrid,” taking place on May 11. Featuring Jutaro Yamanaka of M!LK as a guest, the program will offer content that newcomers can enjoy and aims to attract new soccer fans.

## TOKYO FM × 三重県伊勢市: This year, Ise City and Blue Ocean team up! “TOKYO FM ‘Blue Ocean’ Ise City Special: A Journey Toward the Reiwa 15 Ise Shrine Relocation”

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003865.000004829.html
- anchor: #n300579
- Companies mentioned: TOKYO FM、三重県伊勢市

TOKYO FM’s program “Blue Ocean” is teaming up with 三重県伊勢市 to air a special segment showcasing Ise’s appeal from May 5. A 60-minute special program featuring host Miki Sumiyoshi visiting Ise is also planned for June 9. It will introduce the Ise Grand Shrine’s Shikinen Sengu ceremony, the “Okihiki” festival, local cuisine and sightseeing spots.

## コレサワ、TVアニメ『クラスで２番目に可愛い女の子と友だちになった』EDテーマの新曲「ずっと１番にしてね」を5月20日に配信リリース決定！

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004895.000019470.html
- anchor: #n300578
- Companies mentioned: TOKYO FM、JFN、RECO RECORDS、ハンズオン・エンタテインメント、DISK GARAGE、キャンディープロモーション岡山、サウンドソニック、サンデーフォークプロモーション

Singer-songwriter Koresawa will release “Zutto Ichiban ni Shite ne,” the ending theme for the TV anime “I Became Friends with the Second-Cutest Girl in My Class,” on May 20. A release celebration and birthday livestream will also be held that day, and her first nationwide hall tour is planned to start in September.

## 『アイドリッシュセブン』より、ウォールクロックが受注生産商品で登場！

- Published: 2026-05-04T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008342.000016756.html
- anchor: #n300577
- Companies mentioned: ムービック、アニメイト、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.、Bandai Namco Music Live Inc.

『アイドリッシュセブン』から、アイドルデザインの「王様プリン」ウォールクロックが受注生産商品として登場。2026年5月4日から5月29日まで予約を受け付け、7月24日頃に発売予定です。

## [Which is right? Curry “freshly made” OR “left overnight”] There’s a reason behind this assumption! Video release campaign: [Curry Trivia] Is “curry tastes better after being left overnight” true? The surprising incident behind its origins

- Published: 2026-05-04T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000759.000033279.html
- anchor: #n300552
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カレー総合研究所、井上戦略PRコンサルティング事務所

株式会社カレー総合研究所, a curry-focused consulting company, has released a video investigating the truth behind the claim that curry “tastes better after being left overnight” on the YouTube channel “A World of PR You Didn’t Know with Takehisa Inoue.” To mark the video’s release, it is running a giveaway campaign for curry roux sets through May 4.

## [Nihonbashi Takashimaya] Around 40 Okinawan businesses showcasing local craftsmanship, from gourmet food to crafts, gather for the popular event “Okinawa: Island Style,” opening Friday, May 8!

- Published: 2026-05-04T11:49:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001438.000069859.html
- anchor: #n300553
- Companies mentioned: OKINAWA SOBA EIBUN、cafe MONDOOR、オッチサイダリー、三矢本舗、OKINAWA CACAO、アトリエ 五香屋、琉球カラス 匠工房、ニャン山、民具 なかぎり、かいのわ、イチグスクモード

Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. will hold the popular event “Okinawa: Island Style,” showcasing Okinawan craftsmanship, from May 8 to 11, 2026. Around 40 businesses will gather to offer Okinawan cuisine, crafts, fashion, miscellaneous goods and more.

## Estelle Bright from the popular RPG “Trails” series becomes an action figure in her “The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC” appearance!

- Published: 2026-05-04T11:48:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000125641.html
- anchor: #n300554
- Companies mentioned: 日本ファルコム Corporation、海洋堂

海洋堂が人気RPG「軌跡」シリーズのキャラクター、エステル・ブライトのアクションフィギュア「リボルテック エステル・ブライト『英雄伝説 空の軌跡SC』Ver.」を2026年12月に発売予定。多彩な表情パーツとエフェクト、ハーモニカなどのオプションパーツが付属し、全身可動ギミックで劇中の活発な姿を再現します。

## Eliminating a blind spot in property management: Bike Disposal 110 launches the “Abandoned Vehicle Proper Processing Partner Program” for property managers and owners, offering free, compliant removal and disposal services to improve bicycle parking areas

- Published: 2026-05-04T11:36:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000182468.html
- anchor: #n300555

株式会社アリーモ, operator of Bike Disposal 110, has launched the “Abandoned Vehicle Proper Processing Partner Program” for property management companies and owners. The program provides free removal and disposal services for abandoned motorcycles in compliance with regulations, aiming to improve bicycle parking areas and reduce management burdens.