AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-12 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 6 of 12https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.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 【長崎県波佐見町】Donations totaled 3.27 million yen, up 144% year on year; “GenchiⓇ” used at the Hasami Pottery Festival venue.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356507https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356507Tue, 12 May 2026 10:02:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES Exhibiting at the 6th Local Government DX Expo, part of Local Government and Public Week 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356508https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356508Tue, 12 May 2026 10:01:54 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Survey on Father’s Day Gifts】About 70% would be happy to receive practical car accessories or gadgets! Which car accessories are likely to be appreciated?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356509https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356509Tue, 12 May 2026 10:01:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES調查顯示約 7 成車主樂於收到實用汽車用品作為父親節禮物，尤以 60 歲以上族群高達 9 成最感興趣。 From “wagashi you can’t buy” to “wagashi people love”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356510https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356510Tue, 12 May 2026 10:01:37 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【ココイチ】「肉塊総選挙」で1位に輝いたメニューが復活！「ホロ肉ドカンと豪快カレー」を5月15日より店舗・数量限定で再販https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356511https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356511Tue, 12 May 2026 10:01:32 +0900JapanPR TIMES Certified rent guarantee company L’s Support surpasses 10,000 registrations for its LINE mini app for tenantshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356512https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356512Tue, 12 May 2026 10:01:31 +0900JapanPR TIMES租金保證公司 L's Support 宣佈其承租人專用 LINE Mini App 註冊用戶突破 1 萬人，提供線上轉帳登記與繳費查詢，有效提升繳費便利性並減輕管理端負擔。 An AI-era diagnostic experience! Organization-type diagnostic tool Barusoku now available to the publichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356513https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356513Tue, 12 May 2026 10:01:19 +0900JapanPR TIMESAgentum has launched Barusoku, an AI organization diagnostic service that analyzes 16 organizational types and predicts potential breakdown patterns, offering tailored avoidance strategies and AI-powered advice on how to navigate workplace relationships. Survey released on new students’ use of communication toolshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356515https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356515Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:57 +0900JapanPR TIMES Survey conducted on consumers’ everyday lives and in-game advertisinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356514https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356514Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:57 +0900JapanPR TIMES Legendary assassins become block figures. The first SAKAMOTO DAYS × Mitacle Block collaboration adds 4 characters to the lineup: Taro Sakamoto, Shin Asakura, Lu Shaotang, and Nagumohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356516https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356516Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:48 +0900JapanPR TIMES Delivering custom matching and sharing apps faster than everhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356517https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356517Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:35 +0900JapanPR TIMES Dates and visual design announced for “APK PUBLIC Vol.2,” the second installment of TODA BUILDING’s public art programhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356518https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356518Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:34 +0900JapanPR TIMESToda Corporation announced that TODA BUILDING’s art program “APK PUBLIC Vol.2” will begin in June 2026 and run for 548 days. Curated by Tomoko Yabumae, with visual design by Natsuko Yoneyama, the program will feature works by three emerging artists. Nurses get “5 more days off” than the average across all industries, yet still feel short of time off… The reason: a cycle of single days off, a new survey findshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356519Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:32 +0900JapanPR TIMESA new survey found that although nurses in Japan get more annual leave than the all-industry average, 56% have fewer than 2 periods of consecutive days off per month—a “single-day-off cycle” that leaves them using their time off just to recover. The Blu-ray of the film “Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-” goes on sale May 13! Details also announced for an Animate-exclusive set featuring items with illustrations from the theater visitor bonushttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356520https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356520Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES Booost launches a world-first automated integration model with “AIST-IDEA” as its first calculation partnerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356521Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES Subsidy roundup: If you run a store in Kyoto City, a range of “streetscape investment” grants are available—even outside traditional industrieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356522https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356522Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES (May 20) Itanji CEO Nagashima and So, a professor at 麗澤大学 and director of its AI and Business Research Center, to hold a discussion at the “Real Estate DX EXPO”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356523https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356523Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES Global sports brand 361° to open its second store in Japan, “361° SPORTS LaLaport Nagoya Minato AQULS”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356524https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356524Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES BUZZ, a rental studio chain with more than 84 locations nationwide, to hold a special “KAITA from RHT.” workshop on May 21 to celebrate the opening of BUZZ Nagoya Main Storehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356526https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356526Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:06 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo celebrate the opening of its Nagoya flagship studio, nationwide rental studio chain BUZZ will invite world-class dancer KAITA to hold a free, limited-access workshop on May 21, fostering local street dance culture. Monster rock band Aerosmith teams up with MASTERMIND WORLD for a special piece collection, on sale at ZOZOVILLA from May 15https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356525https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356525Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:06 +0900JapanPR TIMESLegendary rock band Aerosmith and fashion brand MASTERMIND WORLD collaborate on a collection of 9 styles, including T-shirts and caps, launching May 15 at ZOZOVILLA and MASTERMIND TOKYO. 株式会社ヤマタネ, a comprehensive service provider built around 4 businesses—logistics, food, information, and real estate—adopts next-generation AI cloud editor LAWGUEhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356527Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:05 +0900JapanPR TIMESYamatane, a comprehensive service provider, has adopted FRAIM’s AI-powered cloud document workspace LAWGUE to improve the efficiency of creating and managing documents such as contracts and regulations. This will enable the company to focus resources across the organization on higher ... value-added work. Launch of a new consulting service that begins with a company’s vision for where it wants to be in 10 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356902Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCentered on interviews with business owners, the service turns companies’ visions for 十 years in the future into stories and provides end-to-end consulting support, from strategy development through execution. 単身世帯・子どものいない夫婦312名に調査!「お隣さんだったら嬉しい有名人ランキング」第1位はマツコ・デラックスさんhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356901Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey in Japan of single people and couples without children found that Matsuko Deluxe was chosen as the ideal neighbor, while also highlighting widespread concern about sorting belongings after death. NYX Co., Ltd. recognized as a “Premier” Store Promotion Partner for fiscal 2026 in the “LINE Yahoo Partner Program”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356900Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNYX Co., Ltd. has been recognized as a “Premier” Store Promotion Partner for fiscal 2026 in the “LINE Yahoo Partner Program.” The program evaluates partners specializing in supporting the implementation of LINE Yahoo’s marketing solutions. [Eliminating pickpocketing and theft in Japan] No one but you can open it! Unlocks in 1 second with fingerprint recognition! Jewelry designer’s next-generation security bag “Secretta” available for a limited-time advance sale on Makuake through 5/30https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356899Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESJewelry retailer OUT OF BOX has launched “Secretta,” a secure anti-theft bag with fingerprint recognition, combining 1-second unlocking technology with jewelry-inspired design. It is now available for a limited-time advance sale on Makuake. [2026 survey] Around 70% of companies have not checked whether they appear in generative AI search resultshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356898https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356898Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA 2026 survey found that around 70% of companies have not checked how they appear in generative AI search results, mainly due to a shortage of specialized staff. The market is currently in an education phase. “Kobo” and Omio, one of the world’s largest travel platforms, launch API integrationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356897https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356897Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKobo Co., Ltd. has launched API integration with Omio, one of the world’s largest travel platforms. This will enable inventory from the high-speed bus booking site “発車オ～ライネット,” operated by Kobo, to be sold globally through Omio, with the aim of improving convenience for international visitors to Japan and revitalizing regional tourism. [Measures for extreme heat] New-generation backpack-style air-cooled garment “COOLER MASTER,” which lowers body temperature with cool air and cooling technology, to launch May 15https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356896https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356896Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapan’s Mecha Link has launched the next-generation backpack-style air-cooled garment “COOLER MASTER.” Combining a cooling unit with airflow technology, it can lower temperatures by up to 14 degrees compared with the ambient temperature, offering an effective heat countermeasure for outdoor workers and leisure activities. The 30 minutes I spend “knitting” while thinking of my beloved dog or cat become my mindfulness practice. Pet collar DIY kit “Only Wan,” delivering not an object but “the joy of time spent creating,” now rolling out in earnest.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356895https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356895Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPet brand “Only Wan” has launched a DIY kit for handmade paracord collars, offering “the happiness of making something by hand” and a mindful experience that lets owners easily create a special gift for their beloved pets. Design firm launches general sales of “EG BOX,” a telework booth in the industry’s lowest price rangehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356894https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356894Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社engine began accepting general orders for “EG BOX,” a private telework booth that combines stylish design with soundproofing, on April 15, 2026. It is available from ¥790,000, excluding tax, placing it among the lowest-priced options in the industry, and features a design that blends into a variety of spaces. [Survey findings] Use of medical tape: 1 in 4 people have used it for 5 years or more. The “value of design” also matters to the quality of life of long-term usershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356893https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356893Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA 2026 survey found that 23.1% of medical tape users had used it for more than 5 years. The survey noted that, in addition to functions such as allergy prevention, well-designed products can significantly improve long-term users’ psychological QOL. Demand for design among users who secure medical devices reached 40.6%. “Sterling Squad,” which provides professional-level running coaching, joins Nagano City’s “Future Discovery Project” to support sports experiences and growth for elementary and junior high school studentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356892https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356892Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESProfessional-level running coaching service “Sterling Squad” has joined Nagano City’s “Future Discovery Project,” enabling elementary and junior high school students in the city to receive top-level coaching using digital points. The initiative supports children’s sports experiences and growth. Flowers bloom from equations: “Algorithmic Garden” mathematics art exhibition to be held in Ginzahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356891https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356891Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe art exhibition “Algorithmic Garden,” which uses mathematics and algorithms to create flower-like shapes, will be held in Ginza. Around 10 works by SPIRA SUURA will be exhibited, and admission is free. WABIMA bonsai-inspired home fragrance diffuser, rooted in Japanese aesthetics, launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356890https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356890Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ナンモク has launched “WABIMA,” a home fragrance inspired by the aesthetics of Japanese bonsai, and will release “Japanese white pine” in its online shop on May 12, 2026. With the calming character of a tree and a delicate scent, the product brings a welcome sense of space to modern interiors. In-house knowledge AI “ものしりAI” launches — Simply upload internal documents to create a company-specific knowledge AI, accessible anytime through the LINE Official Accounthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356889https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356889Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCorporate knowledge-base AI “Monoshiri AI” has officially launched. Users can create a dedicated AI by uploading PDF or Office documents, with support for LINE and the MCP protocol and no limit on the number of users. A5 wagyu × sukiyaki × an immersive experience: “The world’s most luxurious wagyu udon” arrives in Ginzahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356888https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356888Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ドラマティック will open a new restaurant, “麺屋いしヰ 銀座店,” in Ginza on May 24, 2026. It will serve an experiential udon dish combining A5-grade wagyu and sukiyaki, offering a new dining experience primarily for international visitors to Japan. Corporate “Physical AI Seminar” now available — Udemy course offered free to the first 100 registrants to mark the launchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356887https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356887Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Digital Information Strategy Office has launched a corporate “Physical AI” seminar that provides a systematic explanation of embodied intelligence promoted by NVIDIA, and is offering a limited number of free Udemy course passes. Supporting U.S. expansion for Japanese healthcare startups in partnership with Kicker Ventures, Mayo Clinic Platform and othershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356886https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356886Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKicker Ventures announced a partnership with JETRO and Mayo Clinic to advance the fiscal 2026 J-StarX program, supporting Japanese medical technology and digital health startups seeking to enter the U.S. market through expert strategic guidance and clinical connections. Beyond furniture manufacturing: MASTERWAL launches full-scale spatial design and production businesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356885https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356885Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAKASE GROUP’s furniture brand “MASTERWAL” has fully launched “MASTERWAL SPACE PRODUCE & DESIGN,” a spatial design and production business for hotels and commercial facilities. Drawing on its perspective as a furniture maker, it aims to maximize the experiential value of entire spaces and evolve into a lifestyle company. 【進路指導の実態調査】データ活用済みは8割超も「質」には課題感。現在の体制で不足している要素1位は「生徒と向き合う時間」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356884https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356884Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey found that more than 八成 of teachers already use data in career guidance, but face challenges with its “quality.” The biggest shortfall is time to spend with students. UNIDO, UNDP and 田川産業株式会社 partner to advance sustainable reconstruction solutions in Ukrainehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356883https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356883Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESUNIDO, UNDP and Japanese company 田川産業株式会社 signed a memorandum of understanding to use the patented “LIMIX” technology to turn Ukraine’s postwar waste into low-carbon building materials, promoting green industrial recovery and a circular economy. 株式会社ヨセミテ raises approximately 1.5 billion yen in fundinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356882https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356882Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ヨセミテ has raised approximately 1.5 billion yen from 4 companies, including B Dash Ventures. The funding will accelerate the development of a platform through M&A in the commerce and lifestyle sectors and contribute to addressing the social issue of business succession. [Algae control for ponds] Long-lasting algae prevention with a simple application. Slow-release algaecide is safe for use in ponds with fish.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356881https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356881Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES新日本化成 has launched “Aqua Guard Gel Type,” a long-lasting algaecide that uses natural slow-release technology to control algae for 3 to 6 months with a single application. It contains no chlorine and is safe for fish. AI ad optimization tool “Cascade” now supports AI generation of UGC videos, apparel try-on UGC videos and product motion videos. AI generation of try-on UGC videos is a first in Japan for an ad campaign optimization platform, according to the company’s own research.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356880https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356880Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCascade introduces AI generation features that automatically create UGC ad short videos and Japan’s first apparel try-on UGC videos, simplifying creative production and improving ad delivery efficiency. “Can I do it even if I have no sense of design!?” Survey of 100 women earning income through work-from-home jobs with no prior experience using Canva and web skillshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356879https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356879Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey by Ms.Academy found that 100 women working from home used Canva to boost their career value, with 56% of respondents successfully raising their rates per project. The findings show that practical design skills can help even non-designers escape the cycle of low pay. [Household Budgeting Survey] Among those who have kept it up for more than 1 year, 42.2% prefer apps — “categorizing expenses” is the No. 1 source of stress at 41.7%; a “simple design” is the best choicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356878https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356878Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES調查顯示家計簿長期使用者中「App派」佔42.2%為主流，但超過4成使用者認為細節分類負擔沉重，市場對簡約記帳軟體需求日益增長。 株式会社NEXA to exhibit at “Eight EXPO 2026 Summer” | Demo of AI sales role-play service “ジシュトレAI”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356877https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356877Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NEXA will exhibit at “Eight EXPO 2026 Summer,” taking place on June 3 and 4, 2026, and demonstrate its AI sales role-play service “ジシュトレAI.” Visitors who reserve a booth visit and exchange digital business cards will receive a venue-wide voucher worth 2,000 yen. NordicNinja joins seed round for Swedish AI startup Redpine as lead investorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356876https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356876Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES日系創投 NordicNinja 領投瑞典 AI 新創 Redpine 680 萬歐元種子輪，旨在建立 AI 代理專用的非公開優質數據存取平台。 “Wicked: For Good” to be available for digital purchase first! Experience that moving story at home!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356875https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356875Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNBCUniversal announced that the musical film “Wicked: For Good” will be available for digital purchase starting May 13, followed by rentals from June 10, letting fans experience the final chapter of the Oz saga at home. “Hakone Gora KAIKA” opens reservations today — Hakone Gora TEN evolves into a new brand pursuing essential “recovery”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356874https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356874Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Hakone Gora hotel brand has been renamed from “TEN” to “KAIKA (開花),” embracing the concept of “sukiya resilience” and a focus on restoring mind and body. Reservations have opened today for stays beginning with its first opening in summer 2026. 【高3生対象】部活引退からの大逆転！115項目の独自指標で「合格力」を可視化し、総合型選抜の遅れを3日間で取り戻す「夏期特訓合宿2026」を8月に開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356873https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356873Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES個別指導塾 Pronoia 將於 2026 年 8 月舉辦為期 3 天的「綜合型選拔夏季特訓營」，利用獨家「Pronoia 115」指標將合格力可視化，助高三生短期衝刺逆轉勝。 「肌荒れはスキンケアだけでは不十分？」皮膚科医の約9割が“腸内環境”を重視https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356872https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356872Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey of dermatologists found that about 九-tenths believe gut health is closely linked to skin problems, and recommend paying attention to gluten intake and internal care. [塩チーズ 背徳の芋けんぴ ‐國黄‐], created by the creator behind Japan’s top roasted sweet potato shop, gets a packaging refreshhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356871https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356871Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社IGAFOODS has revamped the packaging design for its popular product “塩チーズ 背徳の芋けんぴ ‐國黄‐.” The design has shifted from a Japanese-inspired look to a visual style that combines a handcrafted feel with a sense of luxury, conveying the product’s flavor more intuitively and strengthening the brand’s value. [Expanding salon availability] Popular hair salon “FILMS” begins carrying “TRIII” on Rakuten Ichibahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356870https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356870Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPopular hair salon “FILMS” has begun carrying the haircare brand “TRIII” on Rakuten Ichiba. This meets demand from consumers seeking salon-quality care at home and strengthens trust in products selected by professionals. Candy Stripper and mimi décor take limited preorders for 2 distinctive ruruko dolls. Orders close May 26https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356869https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356869Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFashion doll ruruko is accepting limited preorders for 2 collaboration models with popular brand “Candy Stripper” and doll-clothing designer ryoko (mimi décor). Orders are being accepted by Hobby Japan through May 26, 2026. 【pas de calais】5月29日、京都髙島屋店が拡張リニューアルオープン！京都の染め文化とブランドの世界観が融合した限定手描きバッグを発売https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356868https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356868Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESファッションブランド「pas de calais」が2026年5月29日に京都髙島屋店を拡張リニューアルオープンします。京都のテキスタイルデザイナー朱音氏とのコラボによる限定手描きバッグを発売し、京都の染め文化とブランドの世界観を融合させた特別な空間を提供します。 LiMiNAL begins training people to embed dialogue in organizations — applications open for the “Integrator Training Course (1st cohort),” starting in Julyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356867https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356867Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLiMiNAL will launch its first “Integrator Training Course” in July 2026, aiming to develop people who can foster deep dialogue within organizations and draw out employees’ honest views to meet the decision-making needs of the AI era. Preventing hand irritation for frontline workers! Production of the sold-out bestseller is being significantly expanded. “Giga Selection Skin Protectant Cream Giga Protect” to go back on sale following popular demand!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356866https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356866Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESユニソル宣佈「Giga Protect 皮膚保護霜」因熱銷完售，將於5月中旬大幅增產並重啟販售，解決製造現場工人的手部粗糙與污垢問題，相關優惠活動也將同步延長。 [Carries 300kg; handles narrow aisles] ASPINA to exhibit domestically made AMR at “ROBOT TECHNOLOGY JAPAN 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356865https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356865Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESASPINA (Shinano Kenshi) will take part in the 2026 Japan Robot Technology Exhibition, showcasing a domestically made autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that can carry 300kg and travel through aisles as narrow as 80cm. Turning champagne into an “experiential offering” — advance rollout of Champagne Doll beginshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356864https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356864Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNINA'S合同会社 launched an advance rollout plan for “Champagne Doll,” a luxury presentation service that decorates champagne bottles with haute couture dresses, on May 11, 2026. Aimed at nightclubs and high-end restaurants, the service seeks to create memorable experiences and encourage social media sharing, boosting sales and VIP customer satisfaction. Integration begins between “モタクル,” an integrated motorcycle sales and maintenance management system, and “e-JIBAI,” a shared platform service for compulsory automobile liability insurancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356863https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356863Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESRibon Enterprise began data integration in March 2026 between “モタクル,” a system for motorcycle shops, and “e-JIBAI,” NRI’s compulsory automobile liability insurance service. This will significantly reduce the burden of insurance procedures for motorcycle shops and promote digitalization. AI to manage hotel back-office operations on an outsourced basis — AI-managed BPO service “Delta AI Ops” launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356862https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356862Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESDELTA HQ PTE. LTD. has launched “Delta AI Ops,” an AI-managed BPO service for hotels and accommodation facilities. The service handles back-office operations for an industry facing severe labor shortages through a hybrid team of AI and specialized operators, helping staff focus on hospitality. “A model home open to the community,” Renka wins both the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award and the Good Design Award 2025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356861https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356861Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFukuoka architecture firm raumus renovated a 70-year-old rice mill into a model home for “連家,” winning the 2025 Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award and the Good Design Award. The site has been transformed into a regional cultural hub combining housing and community space. [Early-summer special] Choose what’s “most delicious right now” — Mask Melon Fair features melons sourced according to their condition on the dayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356860https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356860Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESフルーツデザート専門店「フルーツベル」「マルトメ・ザ・ジューサリー・パフェテリア」を展開するフルーツベル株式会社が、2026年5月13日より旬のマスクメロンを使用した「メロンフェア」を期間限定で開催します。市場で厳選したメロンを贅沢に使用したパフェやクレープを、プレミアムとカジュアルの2ラインで提供し、作りたての美味しさを追求します。 【SHOHEI x EDWIN】“Zen is Punk” unveiled: selvedge denim crafted with Kyoto persimmon tannin dyeing and sashiko stitching. May 11-27, RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK THE [ ] STOREhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356859https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356859Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAustrian-Japanese fusion brand SHOHEI has teamed up with EDWIN on the “Zen is Punk” project, using Kyoto persimmon tannin dyeing and sashiko stitching. A pop-up store will open at MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya starting May 11. 【New service for the aesthetic medicine industry】“CLINIC COMPASS,” comprehensive support to serve as a “guiding compass” for aesthetic clinic management, launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356858https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356858Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESClinicare and LiberateBeauty have launched “CLINIC COMPASS,” offering dual support through data analysis and improvements to on-site operations to help aesthetic clinics optimize overall management efficiency, from customer acquisition to closing deals. 神奈川県の地域特化型・貸切バス手配サービス『ロコバス県央』5月よりサービス提供開始、横浜の反響受けエリア拡大https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356857https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356857Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社三浦観光バス launched “Locobus Ken-o,” a Kanagawa regional charter bus booking service, in the prefecture’s Ken-o area in May 2026. Building on the success of “Locobus Yokohama,” the company aims to expand the service across Kanagawa Prefecture. 96% say “a place to learn is needed”: In response to feedback from gifted families, the Gifted Support Center gets fully underway—an exchange event on May 31 and an online seminar also plannedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356856https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356856Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNPO法人Future Education Support has officially launched the Gifted Support Center to meet the needs of gifted families, and will hold an exchange event on May 31. “Expanded Imaginary Number Theory” officially published in the international academic repository Zenodo — a new ontological framework describing existence as Z = D + iDhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356855https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356855Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社il founder Yuma Suguri has officially published a paper on “Expanded Imaginary Number Theory” on Zenodo, proposing the ontological framework Z = D + iD. Demonstrating its potential as “infrastructure on wheels”: 株式会社ナッツ, one of Japan’s largest campervan manufacturers, reports on its mobile support efforts following the earthquake in northern Cebuhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356854https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356854Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本最大露營車製造商 Nuts RV 報告為期半年的菲律賓宿霧北部地震支援活動，利用露營車的機動性提供物資、醫療及校舍重建，展現「移動基礎設施」的救災潛力。 株式会社Next IWATE opens the “Sanriku Miyako Office (Digital and DX Co-Creation Center)”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356853https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356853Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Next IWATE opened the “Sanriku Miyako Office (Digital and DX Co-Creation Center)” on May 11, 2026, under a cooperation agreement with 宮古市. The center aims to contribute to the sustainable development of the local community by supporting businesses in the Sanriku region, developing human resources, promoting digitalization and DX, and fostering industry-academia-government collaboration. Preparing for the first 48 hours after an information leak—a free practical FAQ covering reporting, notification and decisions on public disclosurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356852https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356852Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSankunet has published a free practical FAQ on initial response to information leaks, reporting to the Personal Information Protection Commission, notifying affected individuals and deciding whether to make a public announcement. It is designed to prevent mistakes in urgent decision-making and delays in response, and can be used by companies of any size. Bringing AI and DX to labor and social security attorney offices—through the introduction of “Yohakuru,” シンカ社会保険労務士法人 cut subsidy-checking work by 80% and document preparation procedures by more than 50%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356851https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356851Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn AI service for labor and social security attorney offices from Lean Stack helped a firm reduce subsidy-checking work by 80% and streamline its processes. A pledge to become a trusted 100-year company: Executive training puts harassment prevention and information security into practicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356850https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356850Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESティーコム株式会社 held training on harassment prevention and information security governance for all executives on April 18, 2026. The training aimed to fulfill the company’s responsibilities by promoting awareness and behavioral change among management in response to social issues such as harassment and cybersecurity. Creating ads with AI, inspired by user feedback: First newspaper ad produced with Genspark’s AI agent published in the morning edition of 日本経済新聞https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356849https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356849Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGenspark published its first newspaper ad created with AI based on user use cases in the morning edition of 日本経済新聞. The ad showcases the many ways the AI workspace “Genspark” can be used through real-world success stories. One of Japan’s largest student-business ethics events, “ETHICAL CAMPUS 2026,” to be held Sunday, May 17https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356848https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356848Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“ETHICAL CAMPUS 2026,” a large-scale sustainability exchange event for students and businesses, will be held in Tokyo on May 17, 2026. 3D Systems accelerates additive manufacturing for production-scale manufacturing with a new high-throughput platform and next-generation factory softwarehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356847Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES3D Systems has introduced the next-generation SLA 825 Dual dual-laser 3D printing system and AddiTrak factory monitoring software, significantly increasing production-scale capacity and precision. Your smartphone becomes an employee ID or hotel key! Hanx partners with Smart Approach社 of Taiwan to begin domestic sales of “PassPRO,” an authentication system officially certified by Apple and Googlehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356846https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356846Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHanx has partnered with Taiwan’s Smart Approach to launch the Apple- and Google-certified “PassPRO” system in Japan, digitizing employee IDs and hotel keys in smartphone wallets. Goats to graze at solar power plants to reduce the use of mowing equipmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356845https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356845Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社インテレクト has launched a vegetation-control project using grazing goats at a solar power plant in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, in partnership with nearby companies. The initiative aims to reduce the use of mowing equipment, lower environmental impact and foster coexistence with the local community. ETUSUS raises the insulation performance of its homes to the highest grade, Grade 7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356844https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356844Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESETUSUS announced that it has raised the insulation performance of its homes to Japan’s highest national grade, Grade 7 (UA value 0.26), aiming to address Hokuriku’s severe winter climate and significantly reduce energy costs. Tomen Devices selects Buddy Team as beneficiary of its charity walk donationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356843https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356843Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTomen Devices has selected 認定NPO法人バディチーム as the beneficiary of its in-house charity walk. Donations based on employees’ step counts will support in-home assistance for families raising children in difficult circumstances. 【Farming that can withstand extreme heat】Glutathione achieves a 100% premium-grade yield for long green onions. Participants sought for a support program that waives the full cost of materials if results are insufficienthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356842https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356842Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFukushima Agricultural Technology Innovation WAKU has launched a “Summer Stable Production Support Program” using glutathione biostimulants to combat extreme heat, with a full refund guarantee if the product is ineffective. It is seeking 3 large-scale producers to participate. A shift in ritual practices prompted by cemetery contracts: More people are switching funerary rites to Shinto ceremonieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356841https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356841Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOsaka Memorial Park has observed a marked increase in customers who switch from Buddhist to Shinto-style interment ceremonies after signing a contract for a “Takeda-style kofun tomb,” reflecting changing views on life and death. SENTAN Pharma begins on-farm trials of “High Gamma Oryza Meal,” a “brown rice nano-feed” aimed at improving livestock production efficiency.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356840https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356840Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSENTAN Pharma has begun on-farm trials of “High Gamma Oryza Meal,” which uses its proprietary micronization technology. The company aims to improve feed efficiency and reduce environmental impact, contributing to sustainable livestock farming. 東京消防庁×ゲーム技術。「視界ゼロ」の現場を再現するVR訓練、初任学生119名への効果検証で「学習の深化」と「コスト適正化」の可能性を確認https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356839https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356839Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMankind Games and the Tokyo Fire Department have developed a VR firefighting training system. Testing confirmed that it can simulate smoke-filled environments and reduce costs by 90%. Launch of “Agentic Commerce Studio,” a platform for experiencing and testing agentic commercehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356838https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356838Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESStellagent launches the “Agentic Commerce Studio” validation platform, helping companies test automated shopping workflows in which AI agents handle everything from product search to checkout. World’s first illusion technique conveys softness and stickiness without touchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356837https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356837Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNTT has developed the world’s first non-contact illusion technology. By manipulating the way virtual objects deform in AR, it lets users experience their softness and stickiness using only a smartphone camera, without haptic devices. Agritech venture レグミン signs demonstration agreement with 山陰酸素工業株式会社 for pesticide-spraying BPO servicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356836https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356836Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAgritech venture レグミン has signed a demonstration agreement with 山陰酸素工業 for a pesticide-spraying BPO service. Using autonomous pesticide-spraying robots, the initiative will address labor shortages and an aging workforce in Tottori Prefecture and aim to improve the sustainability of local agriculture. Air cargo optimization platform “CargoLabo” deployed company-wide at ケイラインロジスティックス, significantly reducing cargo-tracking workload with real-time trackinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356835https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356835Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCargoLabo’s air cargo optimization platform, “CargoLabo,” has been deployed company-wide at ケイラインロジスティックス. Its real-time tracking feature has significantly reduced the workload involved in tracking air cargo. By automating complex tracking tasks, the platform is expected to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. New service for the aesthetic medicine industry: “CLINIC COMPASS,” comprehensive support to serve as a “compass” for aesthetic clinic management, launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356834https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356834Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESクリニケア and LiberateBeauty have partnered to launch “CLINIC COMPASS,” a service that integrates external marketing data with internal operational processes at aesthetic clinics to help managers achieve comprehensive, data-driven optimization. Virtual waiting room service keeps websites running during traffic surges; short-term plan for 149,000 yen for 7 days launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356833https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356833Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESフューチャースピリッツ推出「Future Quick Lobby」虛擬等候室短期方案，以 7 天 14.9 萬日圓的低成本，協助企業與政府應對高流量癱瘓風險。 New technology works backward from cell arrangements to determine how tissues formhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356832https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356832Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNTT has developed a machine-learning technology that works backward from cell arrangements to reconstruct how tissues form, accelerating progress toward “digital twins of biology.” SECAI MARCHE raises additional funding with 株式会社welzo as investor, accelerating farmer support and supply infrastructure through business collaborationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356831https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356831Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSECAI MARCHE has completed an additional funding round with investment from welzo. The companies will collaborate to support agricultural production in Southeast Asia and strengthen the supply chain for high-quality fresh produce. 【ASAGAO JAPAN合同会社】Large-capacity ASAGAO power station “AS9700PRO,” featuring IPX4 protection and a 0ms uninterruptible UPS with 10kWh-class capacity, to go on sale in early June 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356830https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356830Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESASAGAO JAPAN will launch the large-capacity power station AS9700PRO in June 2026, featuring IPX4 water resistance and a 0ms uninterruptible UPS. Orthomol arrives on LINE Gift, including a Japan-exclusive “1-day supply”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356829https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356829Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES德國頂級保健品牌 Orthomol 正式進駐 LINE Gift，提供多款維生素及礦物質套裝，並特別推出日本限定的單日份包裝，方便用戶作為禮物或日常營養補給。 A drop from Japan recognized around the world: “金辺オリーブ園 Extra Virgin Olive Oil” from Setouchi’s Kurashiki wins gold at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competitionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356828https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356828Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESExtra virgin olive oil from 金邊橄欖園 in Kurashiki, Okayama, won gold at the prestigious New York International Olive Oil Competition (NYIOOC) on its first entry, earning recognition for its world-class quality. Research begins on teaching materials in collaboration with diverse learning settings, including those for students who do not attend schoolhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356827https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356827Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES大日本図書株式会社 has begun collaborative demonstration research with online alternative school aini school on teaching materials for use in diverse learning settings, including those for students who do not attend school. The initiative aims to create learning environments tailored to each student through tools such as digital textbooks. Notice of joining the Sansan Group and company name changehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356826https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356826Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社イードア has joined the Sansan Group and changed its name to Eightキャリア株式会社 effective May 12, 2026. The companies aim to combine their strengths to create new value in the human resources sector. Tomohito Okubo named head coach of Japan’s women’s ice hockey team (SMILE JAPAN); Hanae Kubo and Jun Hazawa appointed coacheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356825https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356825Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA new coaching lineup for Japan’s women’s ice hockey team, “SMILE JAPAN,” has been announced, with Tomohito Okubo named head coach and Hanae Kubo and Jun Hazawa appointed coaches. The team will begin training camp in June and compete at the Women’s Asian Championship in October and the IIHF Women’s World Championship in November. 【In an emergency, sake rice cannot be eaten】A 161-year-old brewery’s resolve to make junmai daiginjo from table rice: Aichi’s 渡辺酒造 bets on polishing “にこまる” to 40% for food securityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356824https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260512-09/index-en-p6.html#n356824Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES渡辺酒造 in Aichi Prefecture is taking on the challenge of brewing premium junmai daiginjo using the table-rice variety “Nikomaru,” polished to 40%, aiming to increase the value of table rice and safeguard Japan’s food security.