AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-12 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 10 of 12https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1072 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 32 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en The much-anticipated return of M.O.F.U., a mental wellness event that was a huge hit last year!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356353https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356353Tue, 12 May 2026 09:56:24 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe mental health awareness event M.O.F.U. will return to Tokyo on May 31, 2026. Experts from Japan and the United States will promote mental well-being through art and hip-hop therapy. 朝ドラ star Akari Takaishi and exhibitors and performers from across Japan gather for the Spring Shintomi Art Festival!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356354Tue, 12 May 2026 09:53:35 +0900JapanPR TIMES新富町 in Miyazaki Prefecture will hold the “Spring Shintomi Art Festival” on May 16, 2026, celebrating the reopening of its cultural center and the 10th anniversary of the facility's opening. Morning drama star Akari Takaishi will take part in a discussion. A much-anticipated second collaboration event between a fishmonger and a liquor store in Kamakura! “Izakaya Marukama with 鈴木屋酒店 vol.2” takes place May 31 (Sun.).https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356355Tue, 12 May 2026 09:53:20 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Kamakura fish shop サカナヤマルカマ will team up with a century-old natural wine specialty store on May 31 for the 第二 edition of its “Fish Dishes × Natural Wine” social event. The event aims to revitalize the Kita-Kamakura shopping street and offer guests fresh fish delivered directly from the source paired with wine. German Bionic power suits go on display at SoftBank's EBC STATION Ai, with demonstrations offering hands-on experience of the actual equipment.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356370https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356370Tue, 12 May 2026 09:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGerman Bionic's powered exoskeletons are now at STATION Ai in Nagoya, where visitors can try the equipment in person through a partnership with SoftBank, with applications in logistics and manufacturing. VALORANT community event “MIX-OFF THE FINAL” to be held in Sasazuka, Tokyo, on May 22.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356369https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356369Tue, 12 May 2026 09:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES合同会社REALVE will hold the VALORANT community event “MIX-OFF THE FINAL,” hosted by its talent Reoponnu, in Sasazuka, Tokyo, on May 22, 2026. The 2 teams that advance through the online qualifiers will face off in person, offering a new esports experience that combines online and offline play. For students who thought working in central Tokyo was the norm: Awa Jutaku, based in Minamiboso for 50 years, is offering an internship featuring a SUP experience to help participants fall in love with the community before the job!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356368Tue, 12 May 2026 09:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAwa Jutaku, based in Minamiboso, will hold a unique internship in summer 2026 that includes a SUP experience. The initiative is part of the company's recruitment efforts to help students develop an attachment to the region as well as their work, and to introduce them to working in rural areas. Notice Regarding Appointment of Advisor: Former Special Advisor to the Prime Minister Yada Wakako joins 株式会社日本計測.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356367https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356367Tue, 12 May 2026 09:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNihon Keisoku announced that former Special Advisor to the Prime Minister Yada Wakako became an advisor on May 1, 2026, to strengthen its working environment and management foundations. Addressing the challenge of congestion and discussing future measures. The latest issue of the transport research journal “Transport and Economy” goes on sale May 12, 2026 (Tue.).https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356366Tue, 12 May 2026 09:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES交通經濟研究所於2026年5月12日發售《運輸與經濟》5月號，以「思考擁擠」為專題，深入探討鐵路、巴士及機場等設施的擁擠現況與應對策略。 Yudom provides generative AI consulting to Earth Travel Mito. Within 1 month of launch, it automated data cross-checking, cutting work that took hours to ２ minutes.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356365Tue, 12 May 2026 09:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESIbaraki IT company Yudom introduced generative AI consulting at a travel agency, successfully cutting laborious reconciliation work from several hours to 2 minutes. Writer Hotate Shinkawa’s new original novel “Wheat Never Withers” begins serialization in the Nihonkai Shimbun on May 12, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356364Tue, 12 May 2026 09:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo celebrate the Nihonkai Shimbun’s 50th anniversary, writer 新川帆立’s new serialized novel “Wheat Does Not Wither” launched on May 12, 2026. Set at Tottori University’s Arid Land Research Center, it tells the story of researchers’ efforts to develop drought-resistant wheat. [2026 Series on Board: Tokyo] Promoting global business partnerships in the Japanese and South Korean broadcasting and video sectorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356363Tue, 12 May 2026 09:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES韓国文化体育観光部 and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) will hold “2026 Series on Board: Tokyo” in Tokyo from May 19 to 21, 2026. The event is a B2B program that promotes global business partnerships in the Japanese and South Korean broadcasting and video sectors, connecting Korean production companies with buyers from around the world. [Yamaguchi, Nagato] 3 new guest rooms with dedicated yoga and meditation spaces surrounded by the morning sun and full moon. A private barrel sauna has also been added. “Escape the everyday and return to yourself” amid spectacular views of the sea and sky | Kiwado Onsen Retreat 悠久の季https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356362Tue, 12 May 2026 09:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES黃波戶溫泉度假村 悠久之季 in Nagato, Yamaguchi Prefecture, completed the second phase of renovations in April 2026, adding 三 guest rooms with dedicated yoga and meditation spaces, as well as a private barrel sauna. Winners of the “furari AWARD 2025” stamp rally announced! The top prize goes to the “Gifu Morning Stamp Rally”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356361Tue, 12 May 2026 09:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDigital stamp rally system “furari” announced its 2025 awards, with the “Gifu Morning Stamp Rally,” which promotes local breakfast culture, taking the top prize for its outstanding contributions to regional revitalization and health promotion. “Caribbean Latin America Street 2026” — May 30 (Sat.) and 31 (Sun.) at Sumida Park in early summer. Experience music, dance, food, crafts and art at a free outdoor festivalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356360Tue, 12 May 2026 09:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “2026 Caribbean and Latin American Street Festival” will be held at Sumida Park in Tokyo on May 30 and 31, offering experiences featuring music, dance, authentic cuisine and art from Caribbean and Latin American countries. Frequent problems at coin-operated parking lots stem from a mismatch in “payment,” a survey on the use of cashless payment and AI camera parking lots findshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356359Tue, 12 May 2026 09:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA DataHax survey found that although 74% of users still use cash at parking lots, more than 80% support mobile payments. Use of AI camera parking lots has topped 60%, and more than half of users recognize the advantages of barrier-free access and high security. Young employee from Shiga wins top prize at the national “Rookie of the Year in LOCAL 2026” awards! Tackling the challenges of “municipalities at risk of disappearing” through systemshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356358Tue, 12 May 2026 09:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESRyoka Wada, an employee of Shiga-based construction company Sawamura, won the top prize at the “2026 Local Rookie Awards” for outstanding contributions to regional revitalization and recruitment outreach, showcasing a new approach to addressing population decline. [May 21] AI inside sales delivers attentive hospitality. A new approach uses demographic data to move beyond reliance on phone callshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356357Tue, 12 May 2026 09:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社immedio and 株式会社インティメート・マージャー will co-host a webinar on AI inside sales on May 21, 2026. They will discuss a new approach that uses demographic data to deliver attentive hospitality without relying on phone calls and improve the rate of converting leads into business meetings. Updated the “List of Corporate Certification Programs (edited by Famione)” covering programs from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and others to the April 2026 edition; free distribution for corporate representatives beginshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356356Tue, 12 May 2026 09:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFamione updated and released the April 2026 edition of its “List of Corporate Certification Programs,” compiling the latest certification standards from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for free download by companies. Book “Making the Final Destination of Management a Happy One” goes on sale April 30 — Proposing a new M&A support model, from business closure firsthand to supporting successionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356371https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356371Tue, 12 May 2026 09:46:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社メルサ released the book “Making the Final Destination of Management a Happy One” on April 30, 2026. It proposes a new model in which people with M&A experience support owners of small and medium-sized businesses without successors as they make decisions about M&A. The book is part of the “Project to Develop Professionals for Promoting Sound M&A.” [Departing from Kansai, with 阪九フェリー] Enjoy summer in Yamaguchi and Yuda Onsen at a great price♪ “Yamaguchi Drive Pack” now on sale!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356372https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356372Tue, 12 May 2026 09:45:49 +0900JapanPR TIMESヴィーナストラベル has begun selling the “Yamaguchi Drive Pack” for departures from July to September 2026. The value package combines a ferry trip on 阪九フェリー with a stay at ルートイン山口湯田温泉, and visits to tourist attractions across Yamaguchi Prefecture. How can engineers thrive in the AI era? LF Education MEGA MAY offers up to 65% off — through 8:59 a.m. JST on May 21, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356373https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356373Tue, 12 May 2026 09:44:16 +0900JapanPR TIMESLinux Foundation Japan has launched its annual MEGA MAY sale, offering discounts of up to 65% on certification exams and courses to help engineers strengthen their cloud-native technology skills in the AI era. That vague feeling of being unwell after Golden Week may be linked to the stress of starting a new life in the new fiscal yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356374https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356374Tue, 12 May 2026 09:42:09 +0900JapanPR TIMESIn response to “May sickness” and the stresses of a new life that commonly arise after Golden Week, Oizumi Purells recommends its “MyLOHAS” gut health products to help maintain immunity and physical and mental well-being. About 50% of plush toy hobbyists say they are “concerned about how others see them.” Nuimap has released a survey of 172 people on “plush toy activities and the challenges they face”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356377https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356377Tue, 12 May 2026 09:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES合同会社Hoshikaru調查顯示，逾5成玩偶愛好者在意他人視線，期望餐廳及飯店能明確標示是否允許玩偶拍照。 Sogetsu Ikebana marks 100 years since its founding in 2027, launching 2 years of commemorative events inspired by the spirit of its first headmaster, Sofuhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356376https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356376Tue, 12 May 2026 09:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Taking place in May 2026] ABM seminar starting with ICP design: “ABM approaches that work in tandem with digital”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356375https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356375Tue, 12 May 2026 09:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ALUHAは2026年5月に、ICP設計から始めるABMセミナー「デジタルと連動したABMアプローチ手法」を開催します。本セミナーは、技術系BtoB商材を扱う製造業・IT企業のマーケティング担当者向けで、ABMの具体的な手法とAI時代の購買プロセス変化への対応を解説します。 SAN-EI comics’ “ドカベン” volumes 9 and 10 now on sale!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356378https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356378Tue, 12 May 2026 09:39:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社三栄 began selling SAN-EI comics’ “ドカベン” volumes 9 and 10 at bookstores nationwide on May 11, 2026. The reissue of the classic baseball manga features newly scanned original artwork and restores the page layout from the beginning of its serialization. It also includes comments from Sadaharu Oh. [Departing from Kansai] Head to Kyushu this summer on 阪九フェリー♪ “A Culinary Journey Through Kyushu” for departures from July to September 2026 now on sale!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356379https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356379Tue, 12 May 2026 09:39:22 +0900JapanPR TIMES阪九フェリー has begun selling “A Culinary Journey Through Kyushu” packages for departures from July to September 2026. Travelers take a ferry from Osaka’s Izumiotsu Port or Kobe’s Rokko Island Port to Kyushu’s hot spring resorts, where they can enjoy luxurious meals and accommodation at carefully selected hotels. “カイテクドクター,” a spot-work recruitment service for doctors, launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356380https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356380Tue, 12 May 2026 09:39:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESカイテク株式会社 will launch “カイテクドクター,” a spot-work recruitment platform for doctors, on May 12, 2026. The service aims to reduce recruitment costs and the risk of mismatches for medical institutions while supporting flexible working arrangements for doctors. [Mirai Partners] The era of a 1,500-yen minimum wage is fast approaching. Free online seminar on making full use of subsidies and rethinking approaches to weather the wage-hike rush to be held Wednesday, May 27https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356381https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356381Tue, 12 May 2026 09:38:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES社会保険労務士法人みらいパートナーズ will hold a free online seminar on May 27 to prepare for the era of a 1,500-yen minimum wage. The seminar will explain how to make use of subsidies and rethink approaches to weather the wave of wage increases, and is aimed at business owners and human resources and labor affairs staff. Debuts 2026.5.14: A refreshing cleanse with a cool after-feel. A summer cleansing gel scented with mint.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356382https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356382Tue, 12 May 2026 09:35:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESJohn Masters Organics will release “M&Cピュリファイングクレンザー ミント,” a summer-limited oil cleansing gel scented with mint and citrus, in limited quantities on May 14, 2026. Formulated with more than 96% beauty ingredients and plant extracts that help firm the skin, it cares for summer skin and promotes a radiant complexion. 旭ファイバーグラス株式会社 adopts next-generation AI-OCR “route-D AI data input”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356384https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356384Tue, 12 May 2026 09:34:54 +0900JapanPR TIMES Japan Shaken by a Declining Birthrate and Aging Population! Robots or Foreign Workers in the Future? Bellissimo Reveals the “Future of Hospitality”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356383https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356383Tue, 12 May 2026 09:34:54 +0900JapanPR TIMESCooking researcher Bellissimo held an event in Omotesando to discuss how the tourism and food service industries can combine the efficiency of robots with the “human value” of foreign talent to elevate Japan’s traditional culture of hospitality amid the challenges of a declining birthrate and an aging population. Loohcs Shijuku Sendai Campus to Hold “Free One-on-One Guidance” for Tohoku University AO Admissions Applicantshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356385https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356385Tue, 12 May 2026 09:33:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESLoohcs志塾 Sendai Campus will hold “Free One-on-One Guidance” for high school students and applicants considering Tohoku University’s comprehensive selection (AO admissions). Current Tohoku University student instructors will provide individual guidance and reproducible preparation strategies based on past admissions results. 株式会社ツクリエ Joins SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 as a Silver Sponsorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356386https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356386Tue, 12 May 2026 09:31:52 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ツクリエ to Participate in SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 as a Silver Sponsor, Promoting Content Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Education and Japan-Taiwan Startup Ecosystem Collaboration, and Sign an MOU with Taiwan’s Startup Terrace. [To Be Held in the Kanto and Tokai Regions] “White T-Shirt Conference” Launches. No More Worrying About “White T-Shirts.” What Is the “One Right Shirt” for Earning Trust in Business, Created by an “Impression Management Specialist®” and SUIT SELECT?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356406https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356406Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本印象管理士協会とSUIT SELECTが共同で、ビジネスシーンで信頼感を与える「白Tシャツ」を開発しました。この製品のリリースを記念し、2026年5月から8月にかけて名古屋、横浜、東京で体験型イベント「白T会議」を開催します。 A Former Toyota Motor Engineer Shares “Factory Management Techniques That Help People Grow” — 3-Part Seminar Series to Be Held in the Tokai and Kanto Regions from June to August 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356405https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356405Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES工場改善サービス株式会社 will hold a seminar on “Factory Management Techniques That Help People Grow,” led by a former Toyota Motor engineer, in the Tokai and Kanto regions from June to August 2026. Aimed at manufacturing executives and factory managers, it will share practical methods for escaping the red and building self-motivated organizations. Industry First: Easy Creative Launches Beta Feature to Automatically Generate Rakuten Marketplace Landing Pages Using AIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356404https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356404Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社 Ufas has launched the beta version of “Easy Creative,” an AI-powered automatic generation feature that helps Rakuten Marketplace sellers quickly create a complete set of images for a single-page product detail page. Combining “Cutting-Edge Motion Control Technology” with “On-the-Ground Expertise from Physical Therapists” to Achieve “Next-Generation Gait Rehabilitation” Through Robotics and Clinical Knowledge — INOMER Signs Joint Research Agreement with Toyota Motor and 藤田医科大学https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356403https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356403Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESWearable robotics startup INOMER announced that it has signed an agreement with Toyota Motor and Fujita Health University. The partnership aims to develop a next-generation walking rehabilitation system that combines Toyota’s Welwalk system with INOMER’s robotics technology to replicate physical therapists’ expertise. A New Concept: “A Second Brain” Powered by AIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356402https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356402Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAoyama Planning Arts Co., Ltd.’s AI platform “AI Reborn” was featured in The Wall Street Journal and introduced as a “second brain.” It is a new management infrastructure that supports executives’ decision-making and integrates company know-how that has traditionally depended on specific individuals, using AI. Announcement of Participation in Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 NAGOYAhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356401https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356401Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPatentfield株式会社 will exhibit at “Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 NAGOYA,” held from June 17 to 19, 2026, presenting its AI-powered patent search and analysis platform “Patentfield” and its generative AI research and analysis option “Patentfield AIR,” among other offerings. The company is promoting greater efficiency in patent research and analysis through AI. 東建コーポレーション株式会社 Introduces “Work Experience Videos,” a New Standard for Recruitment Videos!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356400Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES東建コーポレーション, a Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market-listed company, has introduced a “work experience video” service to address early employee departures caused by information gaps in sales job postings and improve the accuracy of job matching. First Showing of a New Demo That Uses Trial and Error to Mesh Gears That Do Not Fit Easily: Robot Hand Technology, a First Step Toward Implementing Physical AI, to Be Showcased at RoboDEX Kansaihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356399Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESRobotics startup Thinker will showcase its “Think Hand F” robotic hand at the Kansai robotics exhibition. Using sensing technology to mimic the exploratory “feeling” movements of a human hand, it automatically adjusts and completes challenging gear-assembly tasks. Long-Term POP-UP Store Confirmed for the 7th Floor of Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store! Popular Stylish Baby Items from Atelier Choux Paris and Martin Aranda to Be Featuredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356398https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356398Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESVacation Co., Ltd. announced that it will open a long-term pop-up store on the 7th floor of Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store starting May 13, 2026, featuring organic cotton swaddles from France’s Atelier Choux and fine children’s clothing from Spanish royal purveyor Martin Aranda. Domestic Laser Drone “mapryM4” Releases High-Precision Verification Results Demonstrating Compliance with Construction Quality Management Guidelineshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356397https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356397Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMapry announced that its domestically developed laser drone “mapryM4” has demonstrated its ability to capture high-precision 3D point-cloud data in compliance with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s construction quality management guidelines (within ±50mm). The use of the Helmert transformation meets the stringent accuracy standards and security requirements for public works, supporting its use in surveying and civil engineering sites. Tourism Area Assessment Tool “D-NEXT” Used in 鹿角市 Tourism Promotion Planhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356396https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356396Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe tourism area assessment tool “D-NEXT,” promoted by the Japan Tourism Agency, was used in the 鹿角市 Tourism Promotion Plan (FY Reiwa 8 to FY Reiwa 12). It analyzed the current state and challenges of tourism in 鹿角市 and will serve as a foundational analysis for future tourism policies. Announcement: ROBOPRO Fund, Which Uses FOLIO’s AI Predictions to Provide Investment Advice, Surpasses 400 Billion Yen in Net Assetshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356395https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356395Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSBI 集團旗下 FOLIO 提供投資建議的 AI 基金「ROBOPRO」純資產總額於 5 月 11 日正式突破 4,000 億日圓。 [Takano Fruit Parlour] May 25 Is Miyazaki Mango Day. Enjoy the Luscious Sweetness and Smooth Texture of Japanese Mangoes in a Limited-Time Dessert.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356394https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356394Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTakano Fruit Parlour will offer a limited-time parfait made with Japanese mangoes at all its locations to mark “Miyazaki Mango Day” on May 25. The mango dessert is characterized by its luscious sweetness and smooth texture. [Nagoya Zokei University] Open Campus to Be Held on Saturday, May 30!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356393https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356393Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNagoya Zokei University will hold an open campus at its Meijo Park Campus on May 30, 2026. A wide range of programs, including individual consultations, exhibitions of student work, workshops and entrance exam information sessions, will be available for high school students, prospective applicants and junior high school students. Advance reservations are required. Agricultural Support Program to Be Implemented with the Help of Companies from Outside the Townhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356392https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356392Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESIizuna Town will invite companies from outside the town to take part in an agricultural support program from May 13 to 15 to address the labor shortage among farmers and promote health-focused management. Company employees will contribute to the local community through farm work, which is also expected to help reduce stress. [ELECOM × CULUMU] “A Dead Battery Cuts You Off from the World”: Turning the Urgent Concerns of People with Visual Impairments into Value for Everyone. Joint Webinar on the Story Behind ELECOM’s First Inclusive Design Project to Be Held on May 26https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356391https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356391Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESELECOM and CULUMU will hold a webinar on May 26 to share the development process and design insights behind their first inclusive design product, a power bank with tactile battery-level indicators. Participating in the “Randoseru Festival 2027” at Hankyu Umeda Main Store. [Earth NASA Randoseru®]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356390https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356390Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCHIKYU Co., Ltd. will participate in the “2027 Randoseru Festival” at Hankyu Umeda Main Store, showcasing about 30 functional backpacks featuring NASA cushioning technology, including new models and a charity collaboration series with WWF. Dramatically Improve the Cost-Effectiveness of Exhibiting at Trade Shows. on the bakery Launches “Croissant Trade Show Lead Generation Package,” Combining LED Booth Décor and an Online Prize Drawhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356389https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356389Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESon the bakery has launched the “Croissant Exhibition Lead Generation Package,” combining LED booth décor with an online capsule-toy experience to help companies improve their visibility at trade shows and generate more leads. “Suntory Tennensui Kiritto Kajitsu” New TV commercial: Shingo Katori races at full speed alongside colorful fruit!? He bounds down a hill in the great outdoors with an innocent smile! The commercial features new lyrics set to an arrangement of the classic song “Tomorrow”.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356388https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356388Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSuntory has upgraded its Natural Mineral Water Kiritto Kajitsu in orange and mango flavor. Shingo Katori stars in the new TV commercial, and the product will go on sale nationwide from May 12. 【TAC宅建士講座】5/20(水)19:00開催！宅建士講座 無料セミナー開催！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356387https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356387Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Transforming the “exhausted recruitment agency workplace” with AI: Smareju and PORTERS to jointly hold a seminar on “The Future of Recruitment Agencies Pioneered by Industry-Specialized AI”.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356255https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356255Tue, 12 May 2026 09:28:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES Now running to great acclaim in Sapporo! An exhibition marking the 30th anniversary of the TV anime “Detective Conan”! Highlights include a gallery of memorable scenes, a special exhibition video and a wide range of original merchandise.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356256https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356256Tue, 12 May 2026 09:27:44 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn exhibition marking the 30th anniversary of the TV anime “Detective Conan” is now open in Sapporo. The event features displays of behind-the-scenes production materials and memorable scenes, as well as limited-edition merchandise, making it a major event for longtime fans and anime fans alike. 【Supreme harmony woven by the passage of time】First collaboration between Hiroshima’s historic sake brewery, 白牡丹酒造株式会社, and 株式会社イワタ木工.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356257https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356257Tue, 12 May 2026 09:26:51 +0900JapanPR TIMES Fall-prevention equipment that contributes to safer vehicle inspections and other work to be exhibited! Announcement of participation in “Railway Technology Exhibition Osaka 2026”.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356258https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356258Tue, 12 May 2026 09:26:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES Official release of GEO AIO TRACKER, a monitoring tool for LLMO and AIO (AI search optimization).https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356259https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356259Tue, 12 May 2026 09:20:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 2026年5月31日、小鹿野町総合運動公園 野球場にて埼玉武蔵ヒートベアーズ公式戦「おふろ cafe day」を開催しますhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356260https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356260Tue, 12 May 2026 09:19:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES Maruma Technica will begin selling hydraulic attachments made by EPIROC.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356261https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356261Tue, 12 May 2026 09:12:54 +0900JapanPR TIMES From English “study” to “expression”: “Kids English Theatre 2026,” a stage project co-created by children and professionals from 5 fields, launches in Chofu.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356267https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356267Tue, 12 May 2026 09:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “Kids English Theatre 2026” project has launched in Chofu, combining English-language theater and digital art. Led by professionals, children will co-create an immersive stage performance. 【AI-driven transformation of chemical and materials procurement】株式会社AI光 releases the full version of OVERSEE CLEARLY, achieving approximately 95% greater efficiency in a PoC demonstration.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356266https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356266Tue, 12 May 2026 09:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社AI光 has officially launched OVERSEE CLEARLY, designed specifically to determine chemical regulatory requirements, with efficiency improved by 95%. 【新規プロジェクト】ひとり暮らしの若者を「食」から支える『つながるパントリー』をスタート。月1回のフードパントリーをちばユースセンターPRISMにて実施https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356265https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356265Tue, 12 May 2026 09:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGeneral Incorporated Association Spice has launched the “Connecting Food Pantry” project in Chiba City, providing free food support once a month to young people living alone at “Chiba Youth Center PRISM” as they face financial hardship amid rising prices. Inventit to hold a special seminar on education DX and security at the 17th EDIX (Education Expo) Tokyo.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356264https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356264Tue, 12 May 2026 09:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESInventit will take part in the 17th EDIX Tokyo education expo in May 2026 and hold several special seminars on education DX, generative AI and information security. Shimamura to hold its “Big Lifestyle Support Festival” from May 13 (Wed.)! Bargains and collaboration products celebrating “FIBER DRY Day” to make their debut.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356263https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356263Tue, 12 May 2026 09:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESShimamura will hold its “Big Lifestyle Support Festival” from May 13, featuring daily special offers and collaboration products made with the high-performance “FIBER DRY” material. The retailer will also run a campaign for app members and give away gift certificates on X. Shimamura brings back bedding and area rugs from the Super COOL series of its CLOSSHI PREMIUM private brand! Improved textures and breathability make them even more comfortable.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356262https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356262Tue, 12 May 2026 09:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESShimamura will once again release bedding and area rugs from the “Super COOL” series of its CLOSSHI PREMIUM private brand. Improvements to the texture and breathability, along with contact-cooling and sustained-cooling functions, support comfortable summer sleep and everyday living. The products also help with heatstroke prevention and energy conservation. 【New release】Developed under the supervision of an enzyme expert, “Even After a Late Meal: Digest and Feel Light” combines proprietary “live enzymes” with gluten care.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356268https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356268Tue, 12 May 2026 09:04:18 +0900JapanPR TIMESShinya Koso Co., Ltd. has released “Even After a Late Meal: Digest and Feel Light,” a new product developed under the supervision of a medical doctor and formulated with its proprietary “live enzymes” and patented gluten-degrading lactic acid bacteria. It offers a new health habit tailored to modern eating patterns. 【Free to attend】“I’m trying hard, but it isn’t working”: Learn about the learning characteristics behind reading and writing difficulties. Certified NPO Edge will hold an online information session for its 【Reading and Writing Difficulties: Instruction and Support Course】 on May 30.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356269https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356269Tue, 12 May 2026 09:03:31 +0900JapanPR TIMESCertified NPO Edge will hold a free online information session on May 30, 2026, to help participants understand the learning characteristics behind reading and writing difficulties (dyslexia). The course is specialized e-learning that includes reading and writing support in Japanese and English, offering knowledge and practical approaches for people providing support. “Cosmic × Wabi-Sabi Luxury”: TAIZAN to unveil sustainable bonsai art at an international film festival drawing prominent figures from many fields.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356270https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356270Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:46 +0900JapanPR TIMESTAIZAN unveiled cosmic bonsai art at an international film festival, combining “regenerative bonsai” with “meteorites” to showcase its distinctive “wabi-sabi luxury” aesthetic. 【Independent survey】The biggest factor in preventing veterinary nurses from leaving their jobs is not “pay” but “veterinarian management”! Evidence on staff retention at veterinary hospitals released.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356335Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA PERE survey found that the most important factor in preventing veterinary nurses from leaving their jobs is not pay, but support and management from supervisors and veterinarians. Kyoto Cheesecake Museum began selling “The Ultimate! Cheese × Cream Soda?” on May 1. Its 2nd-floor eat-in space has also opened.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356334https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356334Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKyoto Cheesecake Museum began selling “The Ultimate! Cheese × Cream Soda?” on May 1. The novel drink is based on mascarpone ice cream and can be customized with a variety of cheeses and fruits. An eat-in space has also opened on the 2nd floor, where customers can customize cheesecakes as well. リベロジック株式会社 releases A11y Navigation Auditor, a new tool to support website accessibility checks.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356333https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356333Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESリベロジック has released the Chrome extension A11y Navigation Auditor to help developers quickly check and visualize website accessibility structures and compliance with WCAG guidelines. PREVIO (Previo), a personal career AI that anticipates market trends and suggests career options, is now available.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356332https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356332Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社OurStory has launched PREVIO, a personal career AI platform that uses patented AI technology to proactively explore the market and provide business professionals with tailored job recommendations and the reasons behind them. “The smile came before the words”: The day Bangladeshi staff transformed Christmas at a care facility — after 16 were assigned, there were zero resignations or disappearances, and the facility immediately decided to hire an additional 30.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356331https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356331Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAdsec helped a long-term care provider bring in 16 Bangladeshi care workers, whose exceptional warmth and zero turnover led to an additional 30 hires. “Gather, 1st-year gut health students!” — An in-class mini-lesson where students learn the basics of gut health through fun activities and a school lunch. Includes premium souvenirs!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356330https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356330Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKINNOE, a specialty shop for fermentable dietary fiber, will hold the “KINNOE518 Festival” at HOME/WORK VILLAGE from May 16 to June 14, 2026, in celebration of Fermentable Dietary Fiber Promotion Day on May 18. The event will promote knowledge of fermentable dietary fiber and gut health through a school-lunch-style mini-lesson, a stamp rally and collaborative menu items. Global digital learning platform Kahoot! has partnered with Universal Music’s Western music and education project, UM English Lab.!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356329https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356329Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDigital learning platform Kahoot! has partnered with Universal Music Japan’s UM English Lab. to create interactive English-learning materials using Western pop music, reducing teachers’ lesson-preparation burden and boosting student interest. “Why does a professional soccer player need English?” A J.League player who experienced the “communication barrier” with foreign players becomes a social media partnership partner for Supiful, an app that improves English speaking skills.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356328https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356328Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJ.League player 下澤悠太 has become a partnership partner for the English-learning app “Supiful” and will share his learning journey to overcome communication barriers on social media. An era of around 7.6万人 dying alone each year: What should be done with the real estate they leave behind?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356327https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356327Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES熊本不動產公司「Good Bye Buy」針對日本每年約 7.6 萬人孤獨死的現狀，推出事故物件專業收購服務「Okiyome 不動產」，透過清掃與再生協助家屬解決房產處置難題。 Consolidating processes through large-area laser processing. PICTURA, a “process-first” laser marker designed by an SIer, is now available.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356326https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356326Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Quantec has announced PICTURA, a “process-first” laser marker that addresses the challenges of conventional large-area processing. It consolidates processes and reduces takt time on manufacturing floors, enabling multipurpose processing in addition to laser marking. BtoB AI Workers launches “Enterprise Sales Master,” a hands-on support service specializing in winning enterprise clients.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356325https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356325Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBtoB AI Workers has launched “Enterprise Sales Master,” a hands-on support service offering assistance from ABM strategy design through execution. It helps companies win business in the enterprise market through content marketing and relationship-map visualization. 株式会社ファロ releases “Biru Shiso Lemon Gose,” a collaborative beer with Sailor's Grave Brewing of Victoria, Australia.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356324https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356324Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMiyagi’s Falò Brewing and Sailor's Grave Brewing of Australia have released “Biru Shiso Lemon Gose,” a collaborative beer combining shiso, lemon and sea salt. It will be available in limited quantities starting May 11. 株式会社クライム launches a new “Automated HA Failover” feature through integration with Scality and Veeam.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356323https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356323Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社クライム has begun offering the new “Automated HA Failover” feature in Japan through integration with Scality and Veeam. The feature is expected to strengthen data protection and improve business continuity by automatically maintaining access to backup data during system failures or cyberattacks. The cleaning festival “Kirei 1 Grand Prix 2026” will be held in Saitama on May 29.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356322https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356322Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe third “Cleanliness No. 1 Grand Prix 2026” will be held in Saitama City on May 29. Aiming to overturn the cleaning industry’s negative “3K” image, the event will showcase professional pride through skills competitions and AI report analysis. Preorders in Japan for the 2026 BTS issue of Rolling Stone Korea to open at the official SangsangJapan shop!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356321https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356321Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSangsangJapan will begin taking orders in Japan for the 2026 BTS issue of Rolling Stone Korea on May 12. The issue features articles, visuals and interviews on BTS, which resumed activities in March 2026, and includes official merchandise. Bluefield Energy launches “BF Cloud,” a corporate PPA settlement system, for Hokuriku Electric Power.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356320https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356320Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBluefield Energy is providing Hokuriku Electric Power with the “BF Cloud” system, digitizing and centralizing complex corporate PPA settlement operations to support the expansion of its renewable energy business. At the international digital identity conference IIW, NodeX proposes “Device ID Technology in the AI and IoT Era”; a report-back event will be held at Venture Café Tokyo on May 14.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356319https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356319Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNodeX will hold a report-back event on its participation in IIW in Tokyo on May 14, sharing device identification technology (NHI) for the AI and IoT era and discussing how to combine decentralized identifiers (DID) with existing PKI frameworks. Mizuguchi Shuzo ranks 6th in the “Best Brewery” category at Kura Master 2026, a sake competition held in France!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356318https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356318Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESEhime’s Mizuguchi Shuzo won 6th place in the “Best Brewery” category at the Kura Master 2026 sake competition in France. All 6 of its entries won gold, showcasing its top-tier brewing expertise. The 東京大学 One Earth Guardians育成機構 and the Toyota Mobility Foundation open recruitment for the fifth cohort of Good Life on Earth, a program supporting ideas that can help shape the planet’s future.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356317https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356317Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe University of Tokyo and the Toyota Mobility Foundation have launched the fifth Good Life on Earth program, recruiting young people passionate about and full of ideas for the planet’s future. The program provides mentorship and research and development funding. [Shizuoka, Mishima] Local Hakone Seiroku Mishima vegetables featured in exceptional dishes! The Saka-mono Teppen Marche 2026 will be held at Mishima Skywalk on Saturday, 5/23.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356316https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356316Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Saka-mono Teppen Marche will be held in Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May 23, 2026. 11 local businesses will offer limited-edition dishes featuring the branded Hakone Seiroku Mishima vegetables, showcasing the region’s food and agriculture. Held alongside the Mishima Flower Town Fair, the event aims to revitalize the area. New version of the model-reduction software NewtonSuite-MOR released.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356315https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356315Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESニュートンワークス株式会社 has released MOR 2025.1, the latest version of its proprietary NewtonSuite-MOR program, which reduces the stiffness matrix of FEM models. The update strengthens integration between 3DFEM and 1DCAE, providing strong support for front-loading and optimization in manufacturing design and development. A 3-day workweek, side jobs and additional work allowed, and a turnover rate of almost 0—a radical workplace reform! “After Losing Everything, Both My Life and My Company, I Built a Workplace with Outstanding Job Satisfaction” goes on sale 5/12.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356314https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356314Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESIntroducing the new book “After Losing My Life and Company, I Built a Workplace with Outstanding Job Satisfaction,” which describes how Media Brain achieved zero turnover through reforms including a 3-day workweek. Cosmetic Science, the cosmetics science journal, will become a monthly publication and launch a digital edition on June 15. It will come standard with integration features for Cosmetic-Info.jp, which boasts 1.3 million visits per month.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356313https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356313Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe cosmetics science journal Cosmetic Science will go digital and become a monthly publication on June 15, 2026, while launching two-way integration with Cosmetic-Info.jp, Japan’s largest cosmetics ingredient database. 10 years since the Tsukui Yamayuri Garden incident: screening event in Kawagoe invites audiences not to forget the questions it raised.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356312https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356312Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNPO法人リバリューライフ will hold a screening in Kawagoe on July 25, 2026, of the documentary “Do We Need a Reason to Live? What the Tsukui Yamayuri Incident Asked of Us…” Marking 10 years since the Tsukui Yamayuri Garden incident, the event will provide a space for discussion on the question of “the meaning of life for people with disabilities.” Director 澤則雄 will also attend for a talk and discussion. [Icchou and Manya] A new menu featuring blissful Japanese-style desserts made with ハーゲンダッツ Green Tea, evoking the start of summer.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356311https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356311Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapanese restaurant Icchou and yakiniku restaurant Manya will begin offering 4 early-summer-only Japanese-style desserts made with ハーゲンダッツ Green Tea at all locations on May 11, 2026. The two companies, both connected to Gunma Prefecture, have developed the menu by drawing on their ties to the region. ケータリングのセカンドテーブル、埼玉大宮支社を新設。埼玉エリアのパーティー需要に応え、地域密着型のサービスを強化https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356310https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356310Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES2ndTable株式会社 has opened a Saitama Omiya branch in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, and will strengthen its community-based catering service to meet growing demand for parties in the area. 株式会社ウィルオブ・パートナー, which provides Refcome referral hiring support, adopts the corporate health support service And L Work.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356309https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356309Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESWillof-Partner, which provides referral recruitment support, has adopted the And L Work health support service to reduce the time employees raising children spend seeking medical care and ease the burden on colleagues covering for them. Ranking of factors considered when choosing a kimono in 2026: The era of “price isn’t the only consideration”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356308https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356308Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe kimono rental service “Rental Costume My Select” surveyed 100 women in their 30s to 50s. The findings showed that when choosing a kimono, people tend to prioritize not only price but also the overall impression and how it looks in photos, highlighting consumers’ desire to balance practicality and appearance. [DX for Builders] “つながる家づくり plantable,” a communications app for homebuilders, gets an upgrade! Enhanced sharing of floor plans and large video files helps eliminate “I said, you said” disputeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356307https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356307Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESF.D.C. Co., Ltd. has released a major update to “つながる家づくり plantable,” a communications app for homebuilders. The update enhances sharing features for floor plans and large video files and expands supported file formats, with the aim of improving efficiency in the housing industry and eliminating “I said, you said” disputes through intuitive operation. THA, behind “AI President,” to hold AI seminar for small and midsize companies in the housing industry!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356306https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p10.html#n356306Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTHA will hold an online seminar on June 5, sharing hands-on experience with AI that helped small and midsize housing businesses save 2,247 hours a year without IT specialists.