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<title>AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-08 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 1 of 5</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html</link><description>One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 418 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 73 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.</description><language>en</language>
<item><title>Tomoshirosha to hold 'Identity V: The Fifth Personality' pop-up event in Malaysia for the first time</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329032</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329032</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:27:46 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000074558.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Tomoshirosha Co., Ltd. will hold a pop-up event for the popular game 'Identity V: The Fifth Personality' in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for the first time. From May 8 to 26, the event at ORBcafe Malaysia will feature the 'Fifth Personality NEO' series and reissued 7th-anniversary merchandise, bringing the world of the game to fans overseas.</description></item>
<item><title>The essence of design is facing risks! Our head of mechanical plant design held an 'internship class' on Thursday, April 16, at 兵庫県立大学工学部's Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329033</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329033</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:25:32 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000168316.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Sanwa Engineering held an internship class at 兵庫県立大学工学部. As part of efforts to strengthen new graduate recruitment, the class aimed to share with students the 'fun and joy of manufacturing' and 'the importance of responding to risks in design.'</description></item>
<item><title>SafeRide, a startup aiming to eliminate accidents involving older drivers, begins a trial of a service that lets children give taxi vouchers to their parents in partnership with 第一交通産業株式会社</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329034</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329034</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:25:26 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000149165.html">PR TIMES</source><description>SafeRide is partnering with Daiichi Kotsu Sangyo to launch a trial of 'Oyataka Ticket,' a subscription service for giving taxi vouchers to older parents, starting May 10, 2025. The initiative aims to reduce accidents involving older drivers and give both parents and children peace of mind.</description></item>
<item><title>Fukushima DC special event: 'Kiri幻峡 Ferry Crossing × Balloon Lantern Event—Night of Misty Lights' to be held</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329035</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329035</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:25:06 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000172384.html">PR TIMES</source><description>A special event, 'Night of Misty Lights,' combining the traditional 'Kiri幻峡 Ferry Crossing' with balloon lanterns will be held in 金山町, 福島県. The event aims to enhance nighttime tourism offerings and attract more visitors to the area.</description></item>
<item><title>Pray for 'oshi activities to come true' and 'good relationships' at a shopping mall: shrine opens at Ariake Garden</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329036</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329036</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:22:54 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000457.000062100.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Sumitomo Fudosan Commercial Management has permanently opened the Ariake Garden Shrine inside the mixed-use commercial complex Ariake Garden, enshrining the spirit of 出雲大社東京分祠. Through prayers for 'oshi activities to come true' and 'good relationships,' it aims to attract visitors, including those attending Tokyo Garden Theater, with a new experience combining shopping and dining.</description></item>
<item><title>Mocablu to take part in the Cookie Expo at Sogo Yokohama. Limited-edition Mocablu cookie tins let customers savor the distinct character of coffee beans.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329037</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329037</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:22:46 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000168906.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社モカブル will take part in the 5th Cookie Expo at Sogo Yokohama, selling limited-edition products including Mocablu Cookies made with whole coffee beans. The company is proposing a new experience of 'eating' coffee and aims to raise brand awareness and expand sales channels.</description></item>
<item><title>Usage results during the 2026 Golden Week period</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329040</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329040</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:20:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001485.000030684.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The Japan Airlines (JAL) Group announced its air transport results for the 2026 Golden Week period. The domestic load factor hit a post-pandemic high of 84.6%, while international passenger numbers also topped the previous year's total, showing a strong recovery and expanding demand both at home and abroad.</description></item>
<item><title>Ideal for hiking and trekking! Compact, lightweight 8x binoculars 'LOGOS 8×21'</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329039</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329039</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:20:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001548.000008859.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. will begin selling the compact, lightweight 8x binoculars 'LOGOS 8×21,' ideal for hiking and trekking, on May 15, 2026. The suggested price is ¥5,500 including tax, and the binoculars come in 2 colors: khaki and gray.</description></item>
<item><title>Ceremony to unveil rose-themed train ahead of launch</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329038</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329038</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:20:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001992.000095753.html">PR TIMES</source><description>福山市 announced that it will launch a train decorated with a rose theme on May 15, 2026, as part of efforts to promote tourism. A commemorative ceremony will be held at Fukuyama Station, and the station premises will also be decorated with rose motifs.</description></item>
<item><title>[Seiko Golden Grand Prix 2026] 7th announcement of competing athletes and notice of withdrawals</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329041</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329041</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:17:47 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000773.000025141.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The 7th group of athletes competing in the Seiko Golden Grand Prix Athletics 2026 Tokyo, to be held at MUFG Stadium on May 17, 2026, has been announced. Nagiya Mori, Mikuni Yada and Nozomi Tanaka are among those confirmed to compete; withdrawals by some athletes were also announced.</description></item>
<item><title>日本不安症学会 and Viatris Pharmaceuticals sign partnership agreement to raise awareness of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329042</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329042</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:17:16 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000016151.html">PR TIMES</source><description>日本不安症学会 and Viatris Pharmaceuticals have signed a partnership agreement to raise awareness of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The agreement aims to increase awareness of GAD and promote early diagnosis and treatment through the joint production of public awareness and disease education videos.</description></item>
<item><title>[Voice Space in Use] 島根県美郷町 企画推進課 adopts Voice Space to broadcast IP announcements to every household in the town</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329043</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329043</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:17:15 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000112.000056192.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The AI voice service Voice Space has been adopted for IP announcements to all households in Misato, Shimane Prefecture. It addresses issues with free tools and was valued for accurately pronouncing proper nouns, its natural intonation, diverse voice models and editing functions.</description></item>
<item><title>Personnel changes at ポラスグループ</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329044</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329044</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:13:32 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000340.000009436.html">PR TIMES</source><description>ポラスグループのポラテック株式会社は、名誉理事である北大路康信氏が5月31日付けで退任することを発表しました。これは同社における重要な人事異動となります。</description></item>
<item><title>'1st Anniversary Thank-You Sale' reaches its finale! Hidaca, an urban supermarket in Osaka's Kyobashi district, holds its 4th sale from 5/11. Highlights include domestic black beef sirloin and fresh tuna shipped directly from Wakayama!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329045</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329045</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:10:32 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000179827.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Hidaca Kyobashi, an urban mini-supermarket operated by 株式会社ヒダカヤ, will hold the final installment of its 1st-anniversary sale starting May 11. The campaign will offer carefully selected fresh foods, including domestic black beef sirloin and fresh tuna shipped directly from Wakayama, at special prices, reinforcing the store's role as a local food hub.</description></item>
<item><title>GSX signs strategic business partnership with CoWorker, a professional cybersecurity and AI startup</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329051</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329051</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:10:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000200.000007157.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Global Security Expert (GSX) and CoWorker have formed a strategic business partnership to strengthen cybersecurity in the AI era. The partnership will accelerate GSX's 'growth strategy in the age of rising AI' and seek to develop new services by leveraging CoWorker's 'security × AI' expertise and development speed.</description></item>
<item><title>戦略的「名古屋証券取引所」上場の裏側とは？高成長企業ウリドキ木暮社長ランチ会レポート</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329050</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329050</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:10:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000239.000054393.html">PR TIMES</source><description>IR Robotics held a lunch meeting for business leaders with Kogure, president of ウリドキ and a guest on the business YouTube channel 'IPO or M&amp;A? TV.' They discussed strategic IPOs and the secrets of high growth. The company also announced future networking events featuring AlbaLink President Kawada and IBJ Chairman Ishizaka.</description></item>
<item><title>What is the 'logic of skill' shared by outstanding effects artists? A former Hollywood instructor explains in 'The Essentials of a Skilled Effects Artist' [May 13]</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329049</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329049</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:10:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000241.000073594.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社ボーンデジタル will hold an online course, 'The Essentials of a Skilled Effects Artist,' on CGWORLD ONLINE ACADEMY on May 13, 2026, led by Ryo Sakaguchi of the Hollywood VFX industry. The course will explain universal ways of thinking that are not tied to specific software and help effects artists improve their skills.</description></item>
<item><title>[Rescheduled for June 7] Enjoy an Expo-scale fireworks display by the sea. うみテラス二色の浜 in Kaizuka, Osaka, begins sales of special overnight and day-trip BBQ packages</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329048</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329048</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:10:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000704.000052784.html">PR TIMES</source><description>うみテラス二色の浜 in Kaizuka, Osaka, will begin selling special overnight and day-trip BBQ packages, available only on June 7, following the rescheduling of the large-scale JAPAN FIREWORKS EXPO 2026. It offers a luxurious experience of enjoying Expo-scale fireworks up close in a private setting.</description></item>
<item><title>Available only here, with a 9-day limited-time pop-up! The Maple Mania will open a pop-up store from Monday, May 11, featuring products exclusive to Hankyu Umeda Main Store.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329047</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329047</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:10:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001576.000016051.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The Maple Mania will open a 9-day limited-time pop-up at Hankyu Umeda Main Store starting May 11, 2026. Alongside the limited-edition Maple Chocolate Pool, the store will sell popular products and offer a brand experience centered on nostalgia.</description></item>
<item><title>《Ranked 1st in the most-praised gift-to-bring category!》Butter Butler has taken 1st place in the NEWoMan SHINJUKU Favorite Gourmet Election!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329046</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329046</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:10:01 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001577.000016051.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Butter Financier, a popular product from “Butter Butler,” operated by 株式会社シュクレイ, won 1st place in the “Most Compliment-Worthy Gifts” category of NEWoMan SHINJUKU’s “Favorite Gourmet Food Election.” The brand marks its 10th anniversary this year and will launch commemorative campaigns and limited-time products.</description></item>
<item><title>Launch set after receiving more than 12 million yen in crowdfunding support! The stylish router “HUAWEI WiFi Mesh X3 Pro” goes on sale May 8 (Friday)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329052</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329052</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:08:41 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000619.000024671.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Huawei Japan will begin general sales on May 8 of the design-focused mesh Wi-Fi router “HUAWEI WiFi Mesh X3 Pro,” which raised more than 12 million yen through crowdfunding. The product combines high performance with interior appeal, featuring a room-light function and Wi-Fi 7 support.</description></item>
<item><title>Vibrant new menu items perfect for summer sunshine debut at MARFA CAFE on May 14 (Thursday)!!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329053</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329053</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:08:28 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002211.000024488.html">PR TIMES</source><description>MARFA CAFE will launch vibrant new menu items perfect for summer sunshine on May 14 (Thursday). The lineup, ideal for early summer, includes tropical pancakes, Cajun oil pasta, refreshing soda floats and espresso tonics.</description></item>
<item><title>“Choose items from shops in the facility hands-free and try them all on together” wins support: LaLa Pick evolves after a trial found 96% willingness to reuse; limited-time rollout at LaLaport Ebina from May 19, 2026</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329054</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329054</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:07:04 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001050.000051782.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Mitsui Fudosan will offer LaLa Pick, a service that lets shoppers “choose items from shops in the facility hands-free and try them all on together,” for a limited time starting May 19, 2026, at the commercial complex Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Ebina. A previous trial found a high 96% willingness to reuse the service. This time, the experience has been further enhanced, helping increase customer spending and the number of shops visited.</description></item>
<item><title>Kansai-exclusive Kinoko no Yama Kinako Stick Flavor to be offered as a hometown tax donation gift from Takatsuki City</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329055</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329055</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:06:53 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000896.000118013.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Takatsuki City has added 株式会社明治’s Kansai-exclusive Kinoko no Yama Kinako Stick Flavor to its hometown tax donation gifts. Created in Osaka to mark the 50th anniversary of the launch of Kinoko no Yama, the product is intended to help revitalize Takatsuki City and promote its appeal.</description></item>
<item><title>[Campaign underway] Launch of FormGuard, a SaaS solution to counter sales emails sent through inquiry forms</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329056</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329056</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:04:59 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000168594.html">PR TIMES</source><description>micomia株式会社 launched FormGuard on May 8, 2026, a SaaS solution that uses AI to automatically identify sales emails sent through inquiry forms and forward only customer inquiries. The service reduces the workload of handling sales emails, a burden faced by many companies.</description></item>
<item><title>WESTER Mall, where customers can buy gourmet foods and more from across Japan online, surpasses 100 participating shops!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329057</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329057</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:04:46 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001988.000095753.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The number of shops on WESTER Mall, an online shopping site operated by JR West, has surpassed 100. To mark the milestone, selected products are up to 30% off, and a campaign is also underway offering 10 times the usual WESTER points on Golden Week purchases.</description></item>
<item><title>DX, AI and new businesses—“Can people really develop under the current systems?” Perspectives on HR systems and operations needed in times of transformation</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329058</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329058</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:30 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000264.000083936.html">PR TIMES</source><description>セレクションアンドバリエーション株式会社 will hold a seminar on perspectives on HR systems and operations needed in times of transformation on June 9, 2026. It will focus on developing talent capable of responding to DX, AI and new businesses, and redesigning HR systems.</description></item>
<item><title>Visit 6 hotels and receive a lunch voucher for use on a future visit! “Summer Flavors Tour,” a joint lunch promotion by 6 hotels in Osaka’s Kita area: each hotel’s top summer gourmet picks, plus summer sweets</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329059</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329059</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:15 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002354.000016682.html">PR TIMES</source><description>6 hotels in Osaka’s Kita area will jointly hold the “Summer Flavors Tour” lunch promotion from June 1 to August 31, 2026. Each hotel will serve its recommended summer gourmet dishes, and the event will also feature a stamp rally and survey rewards, aiming to invigorate the local hotel industry.</description></item>
<item><title>Born from the Nara elementary school tradition of “marathon towels”: The “sweat-absorbing innerwear” series, which draws sweat out from beneath clothing in extreme heat, surpasses cumulative sales of 40,000 items!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329060</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329060</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:11 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004278.000012759.html">PR TIMES</source><description>フェリシモ announced that its “sweat-absorbing innerwear” series, inspired by the Nara elementary school tradition of “marathon towels,” has surpassed cumulative sales of 40,000 items. Its unique design, which draws out sweat while the wearer keeps their clothes on, has gained support as a measure against extreme heat.</description></item>
<item><title>[Nikkei newspaper series concludes] 株式会社想ひ人 releases all features of “想ひ人ケアガイド,” which bridges gaps between fragmented systems for caregiving, illness and disabilities</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329061</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329061</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:04 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000103311.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社想ひ人 has released all features of the web app “想ひ人ケアガイド,” which bridges gaps between fragmented systems for caregiving, illness and disabilities. Developed based on the experiences of its representative, Moe Kaneko, a former young carer, the app is available for free through LINE.</description></item>
<item><title>株式会社BLAST receives a “Human Capital Management Support Letter” from 西日本シティ銀行.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329128</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329128</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000072483.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社BLAST received a “Human Capital Management Support Letter” from 西日本シティ銀行. The company’s management approach, which prioritizes the development of local communities and employee growth, was highly evaluated. With the bank’s support, it aims to further advance its human capital management.</description></item>
<item><title>Disease awareness campaign launched to coincide with CIDP Awareness Month</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329127</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329127</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000122574.html">PR TIMES</source><description>アルジェニクスジャパンは、5月のCIDP啓発月間に合わせ、疾患理解を深めるための市民公開講座とマンガ動画による啓発活動を展開します。国内推定患者数4,180人の指定難病であるCIDPへの社会全体の認知向上を目指します。</description></item>
<item><title>Passing Ashikaga’s textile culture on to the next generation: Tochigi Toyota Ashikaga store begins displaying valuable materials and weaving tools related to “Ashikaga Meisen,” which flourished in the Taisho and Showa eras</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329126</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329126</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000146676.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Gachaman Lab and Tochigi Toyota have begun an exhibition of “Ashikaga Meisen” at the Tochigi Toyota Ashikaga store. Featuring original designs and weaving tools from Ashikaga Meisen, which was popular from the Taisho through the Showa era, the exhibition aims to pass the region’s textile culture on to the next generation and deepen local pride.</description></item>
<item><title>New income-producing single-building property completed: “Naniwa Ward Nipponbashi 4-chome Project” (provisional name)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329125</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329125</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000161103.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Daiwa House Real Estate completed the new income-producing single-building property “Naniwa Ward Nipponbashi 4-chome Project” in April 2026 at Nipponbashi 4-chome, Naniwa Ward, Osaka. The investment residence is in a prime location, an 8-minute walk from Nankai Electric Railway’s Namba Station, and is expected to benefit from inbound tourism demand.</description></item>
<item><title>[Urgent expansion of slots for the food industry] Applications open for additional food-related businesses for the popular “Taiwan Business Tour with Guaranteed Business Meetings,” taking place June 15!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329124</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329124</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000161515.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The International Business Linkage Organization has urgently expanded the number of slots for food-related businesses on its popular “Taiwan Business Tour with Guaranteed Business Meetings” in response to strong requests from local buyers. The tour will give Japanese companies an opportunity to develop concrete sales channels in the Taiwan market.</description></item>
<item><title>[Up 11.6% year on year] Cumulative purchased receivables exceed 182.4 billion yen｜Record high renewed for 13 consecutive fiscal periods since founding</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329123</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329123</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000072285.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社ビートレーディング announced that cumulative purchased receivables for its factoring service surpassed 182.4 billion yen in FY2025, setting a record high for the 13th consecutive fiscal period since its founding. In FY2025, purchased receivables totaled 27.9 billion yen, up 11.6% year on year, while the number of users reached 19,500 companies, up 54.8% year on year, marking substantial growth.</description></item>
<item><title>Instantly visualize even black-boxed legacy systems with AI｜Free campaign offers reverse engineering of up to 200 COBOL programs into design documents</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329122</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329122</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000159668.html">PR TIMES</source><description>ワンダフルフライ株式会社 has launched a free campaign for “Wonder Robo Reverse Service,” which uses AI to automatically generate design documents from the source code of legacy systems such as COBOL. The service will provide free reverse engineering (conversion into design documents) for up to 200 COBOL systems, helping visualize black-boxed systems and advance DX.</description></item>
<item><title>“Kate Stage Lash Hon-Atsugi,” a salon specializing in eyelash perms and Parisienne lash lifts in Hon-Atsugi, launches a new “eyelash perm + eyebrow wax set” menu in May 2026—treatment menu, prices and visit guide</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329121</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329121</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000161189.html">PR TIMES</source><description>本厚木にあるまつげパーマ・眉毛WAX専門店「ケイトステージラッシュ本厚木店」が、2026年5月1日より「まつげパーマ＋眉毛WAXセット」の新メニューを提供開始しました。これにより、顧客は1回の来店で両方の施術を受けられるようになり、効率的なトータルビューティーケアが可能になります。</description></item>
<item><title>Kyoto Porta to host “Kyoto Machinaka Market by 京匠展”!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329120</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329120</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000073950.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Kyoto Porta will host “Kyoto Machinaka Market by 京匠展” for 16 days only, in collaboration with 京都SC開発 and 京都WORKS, to promote Kyoto’s traditional crafts and support businesses in the sector. The event will offer visitors opportunities to experience traditional crafts up close through a sales event and workshops that change daily.</description></item>
<item><title>Public recording of a streaming program featuring Mina Tominaga, Tomokazu Seki and Atsumi Tanezaki to be held Monday, June 1! “Anime Tokyo Station Early Summer Gathering”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329119</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329119</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000017625.html">PR TIMES</source><description>アニメ東京ステーション will host “Anime Tokyo Station Early Summer Gathering,” a public recording event for its YouTube program, on June 1, 2026, featuring popular voice actors Mina Tominaga, Tomokazu Seki and Atsumi Tanezaki. The event will consist of a talk show and a dramatic reading, and 50 people will be selected by lottery to attend in person. The program will later be available on YouTube for a limited time.</description></item>
<item><title>【ホテルアークリッシュ豊橋・emCAMPUS FOOD】Summer staple “beer garden” opens May 22, 2026!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329118</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329118</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000082210.html">PR TIMES</source><description>ホテルアークリッシュ豊橋 and emCAMPUS FOOD will each host a beer garden, a summer staple, starting May 22, 2026. ホテルアークリッシュ豊橋 will present “昭和ビア レトロポップ８０’ｓ,” while emCAMPUS FOOD will offer “BEER PARK 2026,” both featuring the rich bounty of food from 東三河.</description></item>
<item><title>10 years after the Kumamoto Earthquake, conducting “TKB48 shelter drill” with 熊本市</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329117</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329117</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000115884.html">PR TIMES</source><description>In May 2026, marking 10 years since the Kumamoto Earthquake, 株式会社TCL will conduct the “TKB48 shelter drill” jointly with 熊本市. The drill will use the innovative “EZDOME HOUSE” shelter, which can be set up in as little as 90 minutes, to showcase a new disaster preparedness model nationwide. The model aims to establish a high-quality evacuation environment—including toilets, a kitchen and beds—within 48 hours of a disaster.</description></item>
<item><title>12 speakers confirmed for “HOKKAIDO SPACE SUMMIT, SAPPORO LINK 2026,” including インターステラテクノロジズ and 岩谷技研</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329116</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329116</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000128637.html">PR TIMES</source><description>SPACE COTAN株式会社 and STARTUP HOKKAIDO実行委員会 will hold “HOKKAIDO SPACE SUMMIT, SAPPORO LINK 2026” in Sapporo on June 2, 2026, and have announced the program and 12 speakers. The event will create new business opportunities through keynote speeches and sessions on the forefront of the space business, startup pitches and networking.</description></item>
<item><title>エイトノット signs basic agreement with Malaysia’s CitySage toward business partnership</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329115</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329115</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000077033.html">PR TIMES</source><description>エイトノット, which develops vessel-intelligence technology, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Malaysia’s CitySage toward a business partnership. Under the agreement, CitySage will support エイトノット’s expansion of its autonomous navigation system business in Malaysia with data and AI solutions, and the companies will advance proof-of-concept projects in areas including the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone.</description></item>
<item><title>Developing advanced professionals who will shape the future at 早稲田大学’s Kitakyushu Campus</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329114</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329114</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000065365.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Starting May 1, 2026, 北九州市 launched its “University Support Program Using Corporate Hometown Tax Donations.” 90% of corporate donations will be provided as subsidies to 早稲田大学’s Graduate School of Information, Production and Systems (IPS), to improve the learning environment at its Kitakyushu Campus and develop highly skilled professionals.</description></item>
<item><title>Marketing MMM SaaS “NeX-Ray” surpasses 15,000 client companies</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329113</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329113</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000145240.html">PR TIMES</source><description>フィシルコム株式会社’s marketing MMM SaaS “NeX-Ray” has surpassed 15,000 client companies. Against a backdrop of increasingly diverse advertising platforms and cookie regulations, the service supports the measurement and analysis of marketing initiatives based on data and is used by a wide range of businesses.</description></item>
<item><title>“Earth Saver Farm” announced as a flower and greenery exhibit at the 2027 International Horticultural Expo</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329112</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329112</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000035570.html">PR TIMES</source><description>プランティオ and CLASS EARTH held a kickoff event for the “Earth Saver Farm” project at the 2027 International Horticultural Expo. Through food and agriculture education using IoT technology, children will share actions with the world to help realize a sustainable society.</description></item>
<item><title>“France Bed Gallery Shinjuku Electric Beds Hall: Health and Welfare Equipment Rental Shop,” a place to seek advice on daily life even before caregiving is needed, reopens after renovation</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329111</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329111</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000096896.html">PR TIMES</source><description>フランスベッド株式会社 will reopen its “France Bed Gallery Shinjuku Electric Beds Hall: Health and Welfare Equipment Rental Shop” on May 9, 2026. Focusing on electric beds, including nursing-care beds, the shop supports comfortable living. Specialist staff will help customers choose products suited to their individual circumstances, regardless of whether they use long-term care insurance.</description></item>
<item><title>Two MINIMAL WORKS × GEAR MISSION collaboration models go on sale!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329110</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329110</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000140235.html">PR TIMES</source><description>MINIMAL WORKS, for which UNBY株式会社 serves as the exclusive distributor in Japan, has announced its first collaboration with GEAR MISSION. The companies will offer limited-quantity presales of “SHELTER G” and a special model of the popular “KS-GE67” stove for winter camping. The partnership reflects their shared commitment to promoting safe stove use inside tents.</description></item>
<item><title>7th Moving Services Contest: Executive Director’s Cup Rookie Competition held!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329109</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329109</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000050616.html">PR TIMES</source><description>サカイ引越センター held the 7th Moving Services Contest, “Executive Director’s Cup Rookie Competition,” on May 6, 2026. Eight teams that advanced through nationwide qualifiers competed in driving, packing, moving techniques and customer service, with the Osaka South Block representing western Japan taking first place. The contest aims to improve the quality of young staff’s work and pass on their skills.</description></item>
<item><title>DPro to provide users with free AI agent “AI Paku-kun” for automating ad operations—from research to creative generation, ad submission and PDCA, fully automated</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329108</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329108</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000140101.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社KASHIKA has begun providing “AI Paku-kun,” an AI agent that automates advertising operations, free of charge to users of its AI video advertising analysis tool “DPro.” The AI automates the process from advertising research through PDCA, aiming to reduce operating costs and maximize results.</description></item>
<item><title>Kickoff event for “海ごみゼロウィーク2026,” a campaign organized by 日本財団 and 環境省: cleanup event with cosplayers to be held in Ikebukuro! Applications open for “コスプレde海ごみゼロ大作戦2026”!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329107</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329107</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000090.000061165.html">PR TIMES</source><description>“コスプレde海ごみゼロ大作戦2026” will be held in Ikebukuro on May 30, 2026. As the kickoff event for “海ごみゼロウィーク2026,” organized by 日本財団 and 環境省, participants will clean up litter around the city with cosplayers, raising awareness of marine litter and encouraging people to take part.</description></item>
<item><title>[A dish to remember] Kyoto’s Sir Thomas LIPTON brings back popular Western-style dishes beloved in the 80s and 90s for a limited time. Available from Friday, May 15.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329106</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329106</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000098.000079035.html">PR TIMES</source><description>京都の老舗喫茶店Sir Thomas LIPTONが、1980年代から90年代に人気を博した「国産牛サーロインステーキ テリヤキソース」と「ハンバーグステーキ ペッパーソース」を5月15日から6月30日までの期間限定で復刻提供します。当時の味を現代に合わせて再構築し、世代を超えて楽しめる一皿としています。</description></item>
<item><title>OSAJI to launch “Tuning Clearing Clay Pack Set” in limited quantities starting Wednesday, June 10, 2026.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329105</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329105</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000099.000132927.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Sensitive-skin brand OSAJI will launch its “Tuning Clearing Clay Pack Set” in limited quantities on June 10, 2026, addressing summer skin concerns caused by ultraviolet rays and air conditioning. The special-care set includes a clay pack, sheet mask, lotion and serum pouch to condition and hydrate the skin.</description></item>
<item><title>Results of recruitment for “Grivola,” the GREEN×EXPO 2027 Volunteer Family</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329104</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329104</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000097656.html">PR TIMES</source><description>GREEN×EXPO協会 has closed recruitment for volunteers to help operate GREEN×EXPO 2027 and manage plants, which ran from February to April 2026. There were 32,679 applications across the 3 categories from throughout Japan, representing 19,035 individual applicants.</description></item>
<item><title>マイベスト, operator of a product comparison service used by 30 million people monthly, to hold a “RubyKaigi 2026” after-event with ZOZO, 転職ドラフト and TOKIUM on Wednesday, May 13</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329103</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329103</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000068497.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Product comparison service MyBest will hold an after-event for “RubyKaigi 2026” at its headquarters on May 13, in partnership with ZOZO, 転職ドラフト and TOKIUM. The event aims to contribute to the Ruby community through presentations by young engineers, a panel discussion and a networking reception.</description></item>
<item><title>ENEOS Holdings will once again sponsor the 日本身体障害者野球連盟 this fiscal year!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329102</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329102</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000039980.html">PR TIMES</source><description>ENEOSホールディングスは、今年も日本身体障害者野球連盟（JDL）の活動を支援します。5月に開催される「第34回全国身体障害者野球大会」への協賛を通じ、障害者野球の普及と振興に貢献します。2007年から続くこの支援は、社会貢献と次世代育成の一環です。</description></item>
<item><title>Hair care brand “Linon” appoints Rion Tada as brand ambassador</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329101</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329101</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000133.000010863.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Hair care brand “Linon” has appointed Rion Tada, popular for her appearances on a reality dating show, as its brand ambassador. The brand is launching “Weekly Linon,” new content supporting Gen Z’s desire to “become cuter,” on TikTok and X, aiming to increase brand awareness.</description></item>
<item><title>[Event Announcement] Nitori JD.LEAGUE2026: “More than you expect. Nitori DAY” Sapporo Round to be held!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329100</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329100</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000142.000038720.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The Japan Women’s Softball League Organization announced that it will hold the “Nitori JD.LEAGUE 2026: More than you expect. Nitori DAY Sapporo Round” at Asabu Stadium in Sapporo on May 23 and 24, 2026. Alongside the games, the event will feature a fielding practice experience with Taeko Utsugi, food trucks and special guests, with plenty for the whole family to enjoy.</description></item>
<item><title>New “healthy choices” spot opens at JR Kyobashi Station, with “SALAD STAND” salad vending machine installed at “Daily Charge Station”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329099</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329099</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000015058.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社KOMPEITO will open “Daily Charge Station,” a health-focused vending machine area at the west exit of JR Kyobashi Station, and install its next-generation salad vending machine “SALAD STAND” there on May 13, 2026. Using AI cameras and dynamic pricing, the station will offer fresh salads and cold-pressed juices to station users, aiming to support health and reduce food waste.</description></item>
<item><title>Made exclusively with first-press oil! “MAGON Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil,” crafted with care for ingredients and production methods, launches</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329098</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329098</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000159.000056238.html">PR TIMES</source><description>サラヤ株式会社 announced that it will launch “MAGON Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil,” made with organic olives from Tunisia, on May 12, 2026. The oil is made exclusively from the first pressing of olives, pressed within 1 hour of hand-harvesting, and features a proprietary blend tailored to Japanese tastes.</description></item>
<item><title>Notice of the inaugural general meeting of the Rice Summit (registration for stakeholders; first 30 people)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329097</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329097</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000178.000146044.html">PR TIMES</source><description>大阪府泉大津市が、コメの消費・生産拡大を目指す「コメサミット」を設立。全国15自治体が参加し、産学官連携で持続可能な米食文化の実現を目指す。関係者向け設立総会を5月18日に開催。</description></item>
<item><title>“Japan Agricultural News App” evolves to support farmers’ daily operations</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329096</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329096</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000187.000089547.html">PR TIMES</source><description>The Japan Agricultural News revamped its farming support app, the “Japan Agricultural News App,” on May 8, 2026. New features include a login points program, agricultural quizzes and a rice crop growth forecasting function, making the app more enjoyable and useful for helping farmers gather information and make farming decisions.</description></item>
<item><title>Piyorin-themed “cookie tin” to be sold outside Aichi Prefecture for the first time! Arrives at そごう横浜店</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329095</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329095</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000192.000124425.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Nagoya’s “ぴよりん” will sell its themed “cookie tin” outside Aichi Prefecture for the first time at the “Cookie Expo” at そごう横浜店. Available by reservation through May 11, the offering features handmade cookies and an original-design tin. The move will help expand the brand beyond its home region.</description></item>
<item><title>SQUEEZE to open “Minn Oku-Asakusa” on June 1, 2026</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329094</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329094</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000226.000015235.html">PR TIMES</source><description>SQUEEZE, which is advancing AI transformation in the hotel and tourism industries, will open the apartment hotel “Minn Oku-Asakusa” in Asakusa, Taito Ward, Tokyo, on June 1, 2026. The hotel uses a high-revenue model converted from rental housing and leverages technology to streamline lodging operations.</description></item>
<item><title>Enjoy one of Japan’s signature festivals, the Sanja Matsuri, at ENGAWA ASAKUSA! Special alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks and food, including craft beer and sake from across Japan, available for a limited time.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329093</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329093</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000251.000017308.html">PR TIMES</source><description>During the Sanja Matsuri, held from May 15 to 17, ENGAWA ASAKUSA will offer a special menu featuring craft beer and sake from across Japan, original drinks and food. This 3-day limited-time event lets guests enjoy the festival atmosphere with drinks that evoke Japan.</description></item>
<item><title>[Setsunan University] Nursing program receives “compliant” rating in third-party assessment of educational quality</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329092</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329092</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000251.000140284.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Setsunan University’s Faculty of Nursing has been recognized as “compliant” in an assessment by the third-party organization JABNE. Its curriculum for an aging society and use of ICT were highly rated. The accreditation period runs from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2033.</description></item>
<item><title>MOTTERU: More freedom in how you use it! New models join the popular smartphone ring series</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329091</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329091</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000309.000078304.html">PR TIMES</source><description>MOTTERU has launched 4 new smartphone ring models. Their magnetic design makes them easy to attach and remove, while features such as a stand and drop protection suit a variety of uses, bringing greater freedom to the smartphone experience.</description></item>
<item><title>2 days to update new graduate recruitment from the “candidate’s perspective.” Online conference for corporate HR professionals, “A Map for New Graduate Recruitment,” begins Tuesday, June 16</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329090</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329090</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000336.000035321.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社ワンキャリア will hold “A Map for New Graduate Recruitment,” an online conference for corporate HR professionals, on June 16 and 17, 2026. Focusing on recruitment strategies and problem-solving from the candidate’s perspective, discussions will cover topics from building a candidate pool through acceptance of job offers.</description></item>
<item><title>onsemi reports first-quarter 2026 results</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329089</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329089</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000347.000035474.html">PR TIMES</source><description>onsemi reported its first-quarter 2026 results, with revenue of $1.513 billion, above the midpoint of its guidance. Its AI data center business grew more than 30% quarter over quarter, and the company expressed optimism about long-term opportunities in automotive, industrial and AI data center markets.</description></item>
<item><title>[Webinar confirmed for 5/26] Beyond strict warnings for harassment: What behavioral change approaches can prevent recurrence and support a return to success?</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329088</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329088</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000351.000024618.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Advantage Risk Management will hold a web seminar on May 26. It will explain behavioral change approaches that combine preventing a recurrence of harassment with supporting the person responsible in returning to work, and introduce practical support measures for HR, general affairs and labor department staff.</description></item>
<item><title>More chills, less buzz: “Vertical Horror Night” confirmed! SSFF &amp; ASIA 2026 announces and screens nominees for the Most Chilling Award, Horror &amp; Suspense Competition, supported by CRG</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329087</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329087</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000370.000037516.html">PR TIMES</source><description>SSFF &amp; ASIA 2026 will hold “More chills, less buzz: Vertical Horror Night” on June 7. It will announce and screen works nominated for the Most Chilling Award, sponsored by CRG, and winning creators will be offered opportunities to work with CRG.</description></item>
<item><title>RAVIJOUR 2026 COLLECTION #5: A lingerie collection imbued with refined glamour and elegance.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329086</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329086</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000385.000025939.html">PR TIMES</source><description>RAVIJOUR launched its 2026 COLLECTION #5 lingerie collection on May 8. Featuring 3 new lines—Myurena, Solaine and Miaels—the collection combines refined glamour and elegance while pursuing a new kind of sensuality for women.</description></item>
<item><title>[5th anniversary project for Kobe’s harbor aquarium “átoa”] Limited to 500 tickets! A commemorative “átoa 5th Anniversary Ticket” featuring a popular Asian small-clawed otter peeking out goes on sale</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329085</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329085</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000394.000084116.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Kobe aquarium “átoa” will celebrate its 5th anniversary with the sale of 500 limited-edition commemorative tickets featuring a popular Asian small-clawed otter, starting May 15, 2026. Each ticket also comes with a commemorative pin badge, offering visitors a special memento.</description></item>
<item><title>This year, eat Garigari-kun before the heat sets in!? Pre-cooling with Garigari-kun! First promotional campaign event features free samples</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329084</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329084</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000509.000000515.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Akagi Nyugyo is focusing on “pre-cooling” as a way to prepare for summer heat and will launch its “Pre-cooling with Garigari-kun!” promotion in May 2026. Through free samples of Garigari-kun Soda at event venues, it will propose a new way to cool down before the weather gets hot.</description></item>
<item><title>Sweets created by a high school pastry chef who competed in the Sweets Koshien: “Blueberry Rare Cheesecake That Brings Happiness” goes on sale May 13 (Wednesday)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329083</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329083</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000547.000020545.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Tully’s Coffee Japan will launch “Blueberry Rare Cheesecake That Brings Happiness” on May 13, developed jointly with a high school pastry chef from 野田鎌田学園高等専修学校, winner of the Tully’s Award at the Sweets Koshien in September 2025. The revamped “T’s Baked Cheesecake” will also be introduced.</description></item>
<item><title>“Kids’ Work in Kobe 2026,” a hands-on career experience event themed around Kobe’s sea, confirmed</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329082</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329082</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000695.000026954.html">PR TIMES</source><description>“Kids’ Work in Kobe 2026,” a marine career experience program planned and supervised by アクトインディ株式会社 in partnership with 神戸市, has been confirmed. This year, it will offer around 25 types of programs, the most ever, promoting career education for elementary and junior high school students.</description></item>
<item><title>Tokyu Land Corporation’s LOGI’Q logistics facility series: LOGI’Q Ichihara completed</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329081</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329081</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000696.000006953.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Tokyu Land Corporation, in partnership with JR West Properties, has completed the LOGI’Q Ichihara logistics facility in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture. The multifunctional warehouse is suited to wide-area distribution across the Tokyo metropolitan area and has received environmental certification. It is a key property in the company’s industrial real estate business.</description></item>
<item><title>TAITO joins the Rakuten Eagles School Viewing Program! A BOOTVERSE booth will be set up for 2 days, May 14 and 15! Try the exhilarating JET Cola attraction and get a novelty gift</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329080</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329080</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000745.000041970.html">PR TIMES</source><description>TAITO’s BOOTVERSE Sendai Vegaopolis store will participate in the Rakuten Eagles School Viewing Program, held on May 14 and 15, 2026, with a booth, an attraction and novelty giveaways.</description></item>
<item><title>【セブン‐イレブン限定】濃厚な「鉄観音茶」の味わいと香りを楽しむ「ハーゲンダッツ クリーミーコーン 鉄観音ミルクティー」5月12日（火）より順次発売</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329079</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329079</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000880.000155396.html">PR TIMES</source><description>セブン‐イレブンとハーゲンダッツが共同開発した限定商品「ハーゲンダッツ クリーミーコーン 鉄観音ミルクティー」が5月12日より全国のセブン‐イレブンで数量限定発売されます。若年女性に人気の鉄観音ミルクティーの濃厚な味わいと香りをアイスクリームで楽しめる一品です。台湾マジョリカタイルをモチーフにした華やかなパッケージも特徴です。</description></item>
<item><title>FDA: On sale of “Members Price,” a fare exclusively for FDA members</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329078</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329078</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000899.000046341.html">PR TIMES</source><description>FDA will offer the limited-time discounted “Members Price” fare on all routes for members. The fare is for summer travel, with reservations and sales starting May 12, 2026.</description></item>
<item><title>Traders Securities to expand benefits for Royal Traders Club members starting May 2026</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329077</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329077</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000943.000000168.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Starting in May 2026, Traders Securities will expand its loyalty program for Royal Traders Club members. In addition to “Eraberu Pay” benefits based on membership status, members will be able to choose premium gifts selected by experts, as the company aims to strengthen customer engagement.</description></item>
<item><title>[TGC Niigata 2026] More details announced! Kanagi Kajiwara, Yuki Kashiwagi, Rie Kitahara, Daiko Natsuki and others confirmed! MCs Eiji Wentz and Yuka Kageyama join forces! Main artists Marcy and ONE OR EIGHT to perform!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329076</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329076</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000977.000007466.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Additional details have been announced for TGC Niigata 2026, to be held on July 18, 2026, with Kanagi Kajiwara, Yuki Kashiwagi, Rie Kitahara, Daiko Natsuki and others confirmed to appear. Eiji Wentz and Yuka Kageyama will serve as MCs, while Marcy and ONE OR EIGHT will perform as the main artists, sharing a new kind of brilliance from Niigata.</description></item>
<item><title>Heroine Make’s iconic character finally gets a job in the human world—Himeko Elizabeth becomes a company employee.</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329075</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329075</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001064.000002194.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社伊勢半は、耐久メイクブランド「ヒロインメイク」のブランドアイコンであるエリザベート・姫子を主人公としたショートムービー「姫子さんと麗子さん」を2026年5月8日より公開します。姫子が会社員として人間界で奮闘する姿を描き、20代〜30代の女性に共感とユーモアを提供することを目的としています。</description></item>
<item><title>Enjoy Okinawa in Tokyo for 10 days! The 17th Sunshine City Okinawa Mensore Festa will be held May 22 (Friday)–31 (Sunday)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329074</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329074</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001110.000020364.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Sunshine City will hold the 17th Okinawa Mensore Festa for 10 days, from May 22 to 31. In commemoration of the Coral Project’s 20th anniversary, it is strengthening ties with Onna Village. Visitors can experience authentic Okinawan culture in Tokyo through a special products fair, live performances, a kids’ area and more.</description></item>
<item><title>A message of encouragement for “the life ahead,” brought to readers by novelist Haruna Terachi, who understands their hearts like no other. Her latest book, “When It Rains,” to be released May 25!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329073</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329073</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001218.000031579.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Poplar Publishing announced that it will release Haruna Terachi’s latest book, “When It Rains,” on May 25, 2026. This linked short story collection portrays the struggles and hopes of women in their 40s, offering readers deep empathy and encouragement. A reversible cover and editions with bonus items will also be available, and a message from the author has been released.</description></item>
<item><title>観光庁「ユニバーサルツーリズム促進事業」においてクラブツーリズムが旅行会社向けマニュアルを作成支援</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329072</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329072</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001376.000001864.html">PR TIMES</source><description>クラブツーリズムは観光庁の「ユニバーサルツーリズム促進事業」の一環として、旅行会社向けマニュアル作成を支援し、2026年4月に「旅行会社の商品造成・販売担当者向け ユニバーサルツーリズムの商品造成・販売マニュアル」が公表された。高齢者や障がい者の旅行需要喚起と誰もが安心して楽しめる旅行環境整備を目的とし、既存業務の延長として旅行者の「お困りごと」に対応する実践的な指針となる。</description></item>
<item><title>[Marugen Ramen] “Nearly 25 Years Since Opening! ¥500 Takeout Frozen Fresh Gyoza Campaign” starts May 14 (Thursday)</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329071</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329071</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001392.000044964.html">PR TIMES</source><description>To mark its 25th anniversary, Marugen Ramen will run a “¥500 Takeout Frozen Fresh Gyoza Campaign” starting May 14. Frozen fresh gyoza, normally priced at ¥690 for 25 pieces, will be sold for ¥500 (¥540 including tax) for a limited time, with an original insulated bag included.</description></item>
<item><title>“NIJISANJI” and “NIJISANJI EN” to exhibit at AFA Thailand 2026, starting May 30 (Saturday), 2026! “3SKM” and “BY THE BEAT” also confirmed for stage appearances!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329070</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329070</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001499.000030865.html">PR TIMES</source><description>ANYCOLOR Inc.’s VTuber groups “NIJISANJI” and “NIJISANJI EN” will exhibit at Anime Festival Asia Thailand 2026, which will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, starting May 30, 2026. The units “3SKM” and “BY THE BEAT” are also confirmed to perform on stage, and exclusive content will be offered at the venue.</description></item>
<item><title>Nikka Whisky’s flagship bar, THE NIKKA WHISKY TOKYO</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329069</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329069</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001502.000016166.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Nikka Whisky will permanently open its flagship bar, THE NIKKA WHISKY TOKYO, in Minami-Aoyama on July 2, following the success of its limited-time run. As a hub for sharing whisky culture, the bar will offer a place to experience the brand concept, “Whisky to Enjoy Life,” through a range of drinks and events.</description></item>
<item><title>Announcement: “Nitori JD.LEAGUE 2026: O, more than you expect. Nitori Day Sapporo Round”</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329068</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329068</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001522.000073913.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Nitori will hold the 6th round of JD.LEAGUE 2026, scheduled for May 23 and 24 at Sapporo Asabu Stadium, as the “Nitori Day Sapporo Round.” The event will feature a range of activities, including gifts for visitors, a fielding practice session with Taeko Utsugi and performances by local groups, aiming to contribute to the community and promote sports.</description></item>
<item><title>[May 21 event] Technical intern training, specified skilled worker status… How will foreign recruitment change under the revised systems?</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329067</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329067</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001667.000002663.html">PR TIMES</source><description>株式会社アイデムのアイデムグローバルが、5月21日に外国人採用に関する無料オンラインセミナーを開催。育成就労制度や特定技能制度の改正、運用の具体例、定着支援策などを解説し、外国人材採用を検討する企業を支援する。</description></item>
<item><title>【神戸須磨シーワールド】 開業記念日6月1日（月）からシャチのテールバースト解禁！もっとびしょぬれオルカパフォーマンス＆2周年記念撮影会を開催</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329066</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329066</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001911.000007398.html">PR TIMES</source><description>To mark its 2nd anniversary, 神戸須磨シーワールド will present special performances featuring orca tail bursts, starting June 1, 2026, and hold a commemorative photo event. It will also welcome visitors with limited-edition menu items and merchandise, a quiz rally and special events.</description></item>
<item><title>A gathering of vending machines, including Osaka's and Kansai's firsts! New station wellness spot Daily Charge Station opens just outside the west ticket gates of JR Kyobashi Station on Wednesday, May 13!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329065</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329065</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001991.000095753.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Daily Charge Station, an unmanned wellness spot featuring 3 of the latest vending machines, including Osaka's and Kansai's firsts, will open just outside the west ticket gates of JR Kyobashi Station on May 13, 2026. It aims to become a new station-based well-being hub where commuters can easily get a healthy food boost.</description></item>
<item><title>[UNTITLED] Feature page “Stylish and functional! Cool, comfortable clothing for adults Vol. 2” to go live on the official online store from May 8</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329064</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329064</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002005.000002439.html">PR TIMES</source><description>ワールドグループのレディースブランド「UNTITLED」が、機能性とデザインを両立させた「大人の涼やか服 Vol.2」特集ページを5月8日より公式オンラインストアで公開。接触冷感やUVカットなどの機能性アイテムを紹介し、モデルの古畑星夏さんが着こなす。</description></item>
<item><title>freee publishes a case study on the use of its products at 平安伸銅工業株式会社</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329063</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329063</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002073.000006428.html">PR TIMES</source><description>freee has published a case study on the use of its products at household goods manufacturer 平安伸銅工業株式会社. The case study shows how the company used freee Accounting and freee for Excel to make management information more transparent, enable real-time management and enhance management accounting, transforming into an organization where every employee takes initiative.</description></item>
<item><title>Creating opportunities for employees with disabilities and the local community to connect through farming: Pasona Heartful to hold a rice-growing experience event in Kashiwa on May 9; some of the harvested rice to be donated to a food pantry</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329062</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n329062</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:00:02 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002217.000016751.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Pasona Heartful will hold a rice-growing experience event in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, on May 9, bringing together employees with disabilities and local residents through farming. Participants can try rice planting and strawberry picking, and some of the harvested rice will be donated to a food pantry.</description></item>
<item><title>#FR2 to open a new store in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n328995</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n328995</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:51:34 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000022417.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Fashion brand #FR2 will open a multifaceted shop centered on the cafe concept Cafe Little Tokyo by#FR2 in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, on May 9, 2026. Bringing apparel and cafe culture together, the store will offer a new brand experience and serve as a community hub.</description></item>
<item><title>Auditions to win the right to appear on station vision screens announced!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n328996</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n328996</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:51:17 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003468.000022425.html">PR TIMES</source><description>AWA Co., Ltd. will hold auditions for the chance to appear on 20 digital screens at major stations in Tokyo for 1 month. The campaign aims to give audio livestreamers new exposure and discover breakout artists.</description></item>
<item><title>[Shichirin Yakiniku An-An Osaka] Limited to the Kyobashi and Ikeda-ekimae locations! “Horumon Festival” to run for a limited time from May 8!</title><link>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n328997</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260508-12/index-en.html#n328997</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:50:10 +0900</pubDate><category>Japan</category><source url="https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000178899.html">PR TIMES</source><description>Shichirin Yakiniku An-An will hold its “Horumon Festival” for a limited time at its Kyobashi and Ikeda-ekimae locations in Osaka from May 8 to May 31, 2026. Popular offal dishes, draft beer and highballs will be offered at special prices in a campaign perfect for the early-summer weather.</description></item>
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