# AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-06 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 74 items from 1 source; Japan, 33 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## ニューロティカ bassist Kataru marks his kanreki and makes his solo debut with 1st EP “Passion’s Salty Night,” out May 6 (Wed)!

- Published: 2026-05-06T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001714.000011969.html
- anchor: #n312521
- Companies mentioned: ニューロティカ、KUSU KUSU、Rose Create

Kataru (語村田), bassist for punk band ニューロティカ, has reached his kanreki milestone and will make his solo debut as an enka singer with the release of his 1st EP, “情熱のソルティナイト,” on May 6, 2026. The EP features 5 tracks, including a song inspired by comments from fans during a livestream.

## SENSE OF PLACE launches “Skin Proof Series,” functional wear that protects the skin

- Published: 2026-05-06T11:53:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001534.000003710.html
- anchor: #n312504
- Companies mentioned: URBAN RESEARCH、ZOZOTOWN

SENSE OF PLACE by URBAN RESEARCH has launched the “Skin Proof Series,” featuring protection against UV rays and near-infrared radiation. The line also offers practical features for everyday use, including water repellency and sweat-mark resistance, while combining functionality with design.

## 【Re:EDIT Wellness】Early sales begin at Re:EDIT on Rakuten Ichiba from 12 p.m. on May 7 (Thu). Special coupons offer up to 20% off to celebrate the launch!

- Published: 2026-05-06T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000492.000057984.html
- anchor: #n312506
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ネオグラフィック、Re:EDIT、Re:EDIT Wellness

株式会社ネオグラフィック, which operates the women’s fashion brand Re:EDIT, will begin early sales of new items from its new brand Re:EDIT Wellness at Re:EDIT on Rakuten Ichiba from noon on May 7 (Thu). Special coupons offering up to 20% off will also be available to celebrate the launch.

## 【For executives and PR professionals】Is your information strategy for this fiscal year ready? Don’t miss out: video campaign unveils “30 practical PR techniques” with skills that PR and marketing professionals can use throughout their careers!

- Published: 2026-05-06T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000760.000033279.html
- anchor: #n312505
- 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、マルマン、TBS系サタデープラス、マツコの知らない世界

Takehisa Inoue of 株式会社カレー総合研究所 has launched a campaign featuring a YouTube video unveiling 30 practical PR techniques. The video offers the latest PR strategies, including the use of AI, for business leaders and PR professionals.

## A much-anticipated new addition to the No. 1 “Kassa Serum” at オリーブヤング! nutseline’s “Cooling Kassa Serum,” specialized for summer body care, to launch early on Qoo10 in May 2026

- Published: 2026-05-06T11:36:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000177912.html
- anchor: #n312507
- Companies mentioned: Qoo10、オリーブヤング、ロフト

Korean beauty brand nutseline will launch its much-anticipated new “Aroma Nuts Acti-Fit Cooling Kassa Serum” early on Qoo10 in May 2026. The product adds a cooling effect to the existing Kassa Serum and offers a new self-care routine ideal for summer body care and after exercise.

## “Nishiwaga Freshly Picked Bracken Fair 2026” to be held (May 11–May 31)

- Published: 2026-05-06T11:34:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000136246.html
- anchor: #n312508
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社西和賀産業公社、道の駅錦秋湖、湯夢プラザ、レストハウスゆのさわ、母ちゃんの店わがや、利久庵、春乃家、川端食堂、カタカゴ・ヒルズカフェ、居酒屋BARヴァーラー、わらび餅かふぇ団平、かたくりの宿一休館、一城、高繁旅館、せせらぎの宿吉野屋、新清館、萬鷹旅館、世寿美屋、山人、スーパーオセン湯本店、スーパーオセン北上店、高原ふれあい産直ハウス、産直里の恵、お菓子処たかはし、工藤菓子店、沢内天然ワラビ園、つきざわワラビ園、西和賀わらび生産販売ネットワーク

株式会社西和賀産業公社 will hold the spring event “Nishiwaga Freshly Picked Bracken Fair 2026” in Nishiwaga, Iwate Prefecture, from May 11 to 31. The fair offers 3 ways to enjoy the local wild vegetable culture centered on seasonal bracken: eating, shopping and hands-on experiences. It aims to invigorate the local economy and share the charms of Nishiwaga with the rest of Japan.

## 【Hiroshima/Sera】Wisteria is now in full bloom at the Wisteria and Lupine Festival at せらふじ園

- Published: 2026-05-06T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000135.000112057.html
- anchor: #n312509

The Wisteria and Lupine Festival is underway at せらふじ園 in Sera, Hiroshima Prefecture, where the flowers are now in full bloom. Additional dates for evening illuminations have been announced, with the garden staying open at night on May 6, 9 and 10. The garden is filled with the sweet scent of approximately 1,000 wisteria trees and 13,000 lupine plants in bloom.