https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 940 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 43 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366197https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366197Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESドリームクエスト津田沼, operated by 合同会社WCTウィズ, will substantially expand its “fully remote work support program” for people with disabilities starting in May 2026. Through IT skills training and remote support, it aims to promote economic independence and social participation from home. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366196https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366196Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESびねつ調查顯示 44.8% 企業未設健康支援制度，逾 5 成受訪者盼有自動化與獎勵機制。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366195https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366195Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Worldfolio has officially established its WGS consulting division, focusing on global communications, overseas market entry, and ESG consulting to help companies expand in Asian and European markets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366194https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366194Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES瀛石商社株式会社 is offering ouTask TD2, a multifunctional portable light for camping, disaster preparedness, and everyday use, on the crowdfunding service Makuake through May 19. The product responds to growing demand for outdoor gear and rising disaster preparedness awareness, as the company strengthens its presence in the Japanese market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366193https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366193Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTakakatsu Group’s 髙勝の家 古川店 will simultaneously open 2 experiential model homes and a renovated showroom on May 16. The homes on display include a high-performance, comfortable single-story house and a 2-story model equipped with IoT. An opening commemorative event will also be held. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366192https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366192Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES匂坂量, representative director of 一般社団法人OPHIS, has joined the public-private emergency transport system demonstration project that 沖縄県名護市 has been working on since fiscal 2025. Drawing on his specialized knowledge as a doctor of emergency medicine, he will support the development of a sustainable ambulance transport model in northern Okinawa, an area characterized by wide geographic coverage and a growing aging population. The project aims to conduct the nation’s first model demonstration, with operations scheduled to begin in fiscal 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366191https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366191Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESQuantum computing startup Qubitcore announced that it has joined the second-phase research and development project for JST Moonshot Goal 6, where it will develop an ion-trap quantum computer system and conduct quantum error correction experiments. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366190https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366190Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe third round of BMW & MINI Racing 2026 will be held at Fuji Speedway on June 20-21, offering premium spectator experiences such as a pit-lane walk. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366189https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366189Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES動スク will hold its 12th in-person event in Kobe on May 19, 2026, aiming to teach participants how to generate revenue through TikTok Shop using only a smartphone. E-commerce support company Petabit will join as a co-presenter. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366188https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366188Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本住環境 has launched Pascal Damper 150, a pressure-differential-sensing natural air inlet that addresses negative pressure and difficulty opening doors caused by equipment operating in airtight homes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366187https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366187Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESEdgeX will showcase its AI review assistant Yakki-kun in Tokyo in May 2026. The tool automatically detects potential violations of Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act in medical advertisements and provides suggestions for revisions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366186https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366186Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESクレスト車両 has launched the new light camper Livin’GLIDE N-VAN, featuring versatile space layouts and a large-capacity power system expandable to up to 500Ah. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366185https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366185Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESA press release presents a new perspective: the quality of decision-making is shaped by “state” rather than “ability.” It proposes that improving one’s physical and emotional “state” can reduce decision-making errors in meetings and stabilize decision quality. Brain Lab is promoting this new approach to decision-making. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366184https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366184Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES中日本カプセル has developed TC Gummies using trehalose crystallization technology and obtained a patent, achieving a novel texture and resistance to sticking without a coating. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366183https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366183Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESHAKUBAVALLEY TOURISM has released a report on 5 years of SDG achievements, noting that energy-saving and waste-reduction measures have become widespread, but investment in renewable energy still needs to be strengthened. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366182https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366182Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESMarfied has signed a 300 million yen commitment line agreement with Bank of Yokohama. This will increase its financial flexibility and establish a framework for agile investment based on its growth strategy, as it aims to expand its business and enhance corporate value. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366181https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366181Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Kozotai began offering “What-If Simulation,” a new feature that uses AI to support management decisions, in its AI accounting software “KOZOTAI” on May 13, 2026. The feature uses bookkeeping data to run management simulations for scenarios such as investment in new businesses and capital investment using natural language, and generates reports. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366180https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366180Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESFirst Cabin Matsue, located in Shimane Prefecture, will hold its grand opening on May 13, after occupancy surged 2.4 times during its trial operation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366179https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366179Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES長野縣小布施町與 Glocal 簽署協定，透過「地域活性化起業人」制度派遣專業人才駐地，結合民間新規事業經驗與官民合作平台，共同推動地方產業轉型與永續發展。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366178https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366178Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES猫モチーフの焼き菓子と雑貨を展開する「NEKO LAB」が、福岡の百貨店「井筒屋」とコラボし、限定デザインのクッキー缶を発売します。猫好きのための贈り物や福岡土産に最適な特別仕様の商品です。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366177https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366177Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESKumamoto confectionery brand Toranosuke has reopened after renovation, adding seating and incorporating local tea culture to offer a contemporary take on the castle-town experience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366176https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366176Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESEthical jewelry brand HASUNA is now available on the global luxury platform Farfetch. This will introduce HASUNA jewelry to customers in more than 190 countries worldwide and accelerate the brand’s global expansion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366175https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366175Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式會社アト針對廣告印象調查顯示，逾七成受訪者因數位廣告中斷內容瀏覽感到不快，強調結合線上與線下廣告能更有效提升消費者的記憶度與信任感。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366174https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366174Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESNail care brand Longleage has announced a brand refresh ahead of its 40th anniversary. The company will update its logo, designed by graphic designer Naomi Hirabayashi, and renew its skincare line, with new products scheduled to go on sale in early July 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366173https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366173Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe number of registered agents on Agent Connect, a real estate agent comparison site operated by Agent Connect株式会社, has surpassed 500. The platform traces its origins to founder Tomiya’s experience with debt from real estate investment and is growing as a reliable real estate transaction platform focused on “people” rather than properties. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366172https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366172Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京根津美術館將於2026年5月30日起舉辦「美術中的文字」企劃展，聚焦繪畫落款與器物銘文，帶領觀眾輕鬆領略古美術魅力。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366171https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366171Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES腳踏車座椅領導品牌 OGK 技研將於 5 月推出「Roof Air」後置兒童座椅遮陽罩，主打 100% 遮蔽率與 UPF50+ 防護，並結合通氣設計與快拆雨罩，有效解決夏季高溫悶熱痛點。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366170https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366170Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESソラリスと中央大学中村研究室が、ミミズ型管内走行ロボット「Sooha®」の開発・製品化で「2025年度 日本機械学会賞（技術）」を共同受賞。産学連携による独創的なソフトロボティクス技術が、産業インフラの検査・清掃効率化に貢献し、社会実装として高く評価されました。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366169https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366169Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe University of Tokyo has published enrollment information for working professionals for the second session of its “Symbiotic New Industry Creation Colloquium,” which aims to create sustainable industries using microalgae. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366168https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366168Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESAlpha Tech Solutions is running a limited-time campaign to help small and midsize businesses with 500 or fewer consolidated employees adopt the cloud-based security platform Zscaler. The initiative aims to address the challenges of perimeter-based security and promote the realization of zero-trust environments. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366167https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366167Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESPlant-based ice cream brand yumrich has launched its first apparel line, bringing the brand’s culture into everyday fashion. The line goes on sale on May 13, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366166https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366166Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapanese audio brand LIFEEAR has launched preorders for “Nova,” customizable wired earphones created in collaboration with Hatsune Miku × Cinnamoroll. The earphones combine high-transparency resin craftsmanship with professional-grade sound. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366165https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366165Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESOsaka University startup Visgene will launch the oral bacteria testing device “VisPerio” on May 13. It quantifies the activity of enzymes associated with bacterial pathogenicity in 10 minutes, helping dental clinics communicate more effectively. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366164https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366164Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES住宿系統新創 Check Inn 完成 2 億日圓 A 輪融資，將結合 AI 推進宿泊產業營運自動化轉型。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366163https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366163Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESKōekisha, part of San Holdings, will open a new funeral venue, Kōekisha Sakai Onohiba Hall, in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, in June 2026, specializing in intimate family funerals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366162https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366162Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESPremium projector brand Valerion will partner with chain retailer AVAC on May 16 to hold in-store demonstrations of its flagship VisionMaster Max in 7 major cities nationwide. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366161https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366161Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESMazeru Share and Sharing Beauty have signed a strategic partnership, combining a network of salons across Japan with men’s beauty KOLs to build an integrated, one-stop marketing system for beauty brands. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366160https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366160Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESNaturally curly hair brand Curly Me will launch its leave-in hair serum, Aquary Milk Serum, on May 20. It promises intense moisture with a lightweight texture, addressing the dryness and heaviness concerns of people with curly hair. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366159https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366159Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社マイクロニティ’s business platform mfloow has launched an AI daily report generation feature that automatically converts task progress into daily reports, saving each employee around 10 hours of reporting work per month. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366158https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366158Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapan’s DroR has published research in clinical organizational science, proposing to transform an organization’s cycle of defensive criticism into a self-correcting system through the 3Good1More protocol. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366157https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366157Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESDouble Standard’s eKYC application D-Confia has launched an identity verification record creation feature that automatically generates PDF files containing identity information in compliance with the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds, reducing the burden of manual transcription and lowering compliance risks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366156https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366156Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTanigami Fusuma Kogei, an Osaka-based fusuma maker with 80 years of history, has launched the Oki-fusuma table lamp, turning traditional architectural craftsmanship into modern lighting. The design is by MOTON DESIGN STUDIO. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366155https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366155Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES5Kサポート株式会社 has announced 3 principles for preventing heatstroke at worksites this summer: “assess, notify and record.” The solution uses smartwatches to visualize and automatically record worksite conditions and workers’ vital-sign risks, strengthening heatstroke countermeasures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366154https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366154Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESYamaguchi Sangyo has agreed to donate part of the Kuwait Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, to Saga Prefecture and relocate it to Saga Prefectural Industrial Technology Academy. The initiative will put the legacy of the Expo to use in regional revitalization and education for the next generation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366153https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366153Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESパンスタークルーズフェリーは、韓国俳優チェ・ジニョク氏と船旅を楽しむ特別な3日間「ファンミーティングクルーズ」を2025年6月22日より開催します。船内でのファンイベント、釜山観光、新造船パンスターミラクル号での豪華な滞在が提供されます。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366152https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366152Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESMeitetsu Urban Development and Hakuyo Produce System have announced that the mixed-use building FRONTIS TOYOKAWA, now under construction at the east exit of Toyokawa Station, will grand open on November 15, 2026. The facility combines a hotel, offices and commercial spaces and will serve as a new hub for local business and community interaction. Reservations for the hotel and multipurpose hall will open at noon on May 15. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366151https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366151Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSNS management tool SocialDog has launched SocialDog Campaign Plus, a campaign tool compatible with the 5 major SNS platforms: X, Instagram, LINE, TikTok and YouTube. It also supports instant-win drawings, helping businesses make their SNS marketing more effective. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366150https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366150Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESNippon RAD has developed PEV, a high-speed pre-execution application verification engine designed for vehicles and industrial equipment in the SDV era. It helps prevent unauthorized programs from running and ensures software security. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366149https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366149Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTrust株式会社は、事業成長と技術強化のため、2026年4月1日付でデータサイエンスの第一人者である東京大学教授の山西健司氏をPrincipal Advisorに迎えました。山西氏は金融DXの推進に貢献し、市場予測や予兆検知に関する専門知識を提供します。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366148https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366148Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESDataSnipper has released its latest eBook, “AI Adoption Stage Assessment,” explaining why AI adoption in audit and accounting departments fails to deliver results and outlining ways to implement it in stages. SwiftLink is providing sales support, with the aim of addressing challenges in AI adoption from 2025 onward and embedding it in day-to-day operations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366147https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366147Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESZionex has announced that its SaaS-based SCM system PlanNEL has obtained ISO/IEC 27701 certification, the international standard for privacy information management. The company aims to strengthen the framework for global businesses to use PlanNEL with confidence and improve information security and reliability. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366146https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366146Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESFigma has announced Governance+, a new governance tool for enterprise customers. Already adopted by 三菱UFJ銀行 and others, the tool supports stronger data governance and security in the Japanese market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366145https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366145Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESNorinchukin Capital has invested in Check Inn株式会社, a provider of an all-in-one system for accommodation facilities, through the Norinchukin Capital Strategic Co-Creation No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership. The investment aims to advance DX in regional tourism and revitalize local economies by streamlining complex reservation and management systems. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366144https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366144Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESDenki Kogyo has launched the DK-TBX-15 dual thermal and visible-light imaging system for maritime and offshore surveillance. Equipped with a gyro-stabilized gimbal, it delivers stable, high-definition images despite strong winds and waves. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366143https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366143Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社マーキュリー・アド has launched the OJT Training Progress Checklist, which standardizes training content across 六 categories and incorporates a two-way feedback process. It aims to reduce the burden on trainers and close communication gaps with new employees. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366142https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366142Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESIwate Television, organizer of CHAGU CHAGU ROCK FESTIVAL 2026, has announced the performance schedule. Alongside performance times for a range of popular artists, the festival is introducing front-area priority admission tickets for the first time and partnering with Takizawa City to offer hometown tax donation gifts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366141https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366141Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESMaholova Minds Miura hotel in Kanagawa will launch its limited-edition Rilakkuma Afternoon Tea on June 1 and has announced that Rilakkuma-themed room accommodation perks will be refreshed starting in July. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366140https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366140Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESAsset management firm Partners wins the Encouragement Award at the 2026 Career Ownership Management Award, with its purpose-driven organizational development driving 120% growth in business performance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366139https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366139Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSHB 與 Mazeru Share 達成戰略聯盟，整合 2.8 萬名美髮師網絡與男性美容 KOL 資源，為美容品牌提供虛實結合的一站式營銷支援服務。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366138https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366138Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESHeptagon will exhibit as a Bronze Sponsor at AWS Summit Japan 2026, to be held at Makuhari Messe on June 25 and 26, 2026. The company will propose solutions that use AWS operations and maintenance expertise to address IT staffing shortages at regional small and midsize businesses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366137https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366137Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSCAT Co., Ltd. has launched “Future Design with Salon,” an industry-first service combining a POS×CRM×AI system with management support from a government-certified management support institution. The service reduces the back-office workload of beauty salon owners and supports digital transformation and sustainable growth. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366136https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366136Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapan-made vegan cosmetics brand AINOKI will launch a new tone-up shade of its popular liquid concealer on June 5. Sales of an eyeshadow palette will begin at the same time. The brand, operated by ジャプロ株式会社, is certified vegan by NPO法人ベジプロジェクトジャパン. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366135https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366135Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESU.S. mattress brand Serta has partnered with ORIX-affiliated luxury inns 佳ら久 and はなをり for its 2026 premium hotel campaign, offering an original pouch with the purchase of select mattresses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366134https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366134Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社INREVO has launched a partnership plan combining “Hitotore Recruitment” with “White Company Certification,” subsidizing the 90,000-yen certification fee to help companies boost their appeal to job seekers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366133Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ウィルネクスト has released the May 2026 edition of its “Guide to Automating Recruitment Processes Using Generative AI” for free. As businesses increasingly put generative AI to practical use in recruitment, many still face challenges adopting AI. The guide provides concrete automation examples, prompts and an implementation roadmap. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366132https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366132Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESJewelry brand e.m. will hold its limited-time “PLAYFUL” event at Isetan Shinjuku from May 27 to June 2, 2026, showcasing playful limited-edition jewelry and items from its sub-brand LOVE BY e.m. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366131https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366131Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESRATELWORKS has unveiled its flagship two-room tent, the BODEN G2, and an upgraded version of the MID, with improved setup flexibility and a new nylon material option. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366130Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSassor has launched a development service for battery power aggregation systems, offering custom design, market analysis and bidding support to help companies reduce reliance on external contractors and bring energy management systems in-house. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366129Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESジャッグジャパン株式会社 will open the Election Strategy Academy on June 15, 2026, to teach practical election campaign skills ahead of the 2027 unified local elections. The nonpartisan program will systematically teach concrete techniques for winning elections to first-time candidates and incumbent lawmakers. Applications for the first cohort open today. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366128Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESStartup studio SEREAL has launched a campaign offering “MVP-acceleration skills investment” of up to 10 million yen to 1 startup at the pre-seed or seed stage. Experts will work alongside the startup from product development through achieving product-market fit, supporting its growth. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366127https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366127Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESUCC will hold the UCC Coffee Academy Festival at its Tokyo school on May 29 and 30, offering free stamp collecting, a coffee tournament and paid expert lectures for coffee lovers of all levels to experience the appeal of coffee. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366126https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366126Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES大同至高 has launched the new “Aurora Replica Ticket,” designed for fans. It features a distinctive iridescent sheen and water-resistant durability, making it suitable for event giveaways and merchandise. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366125https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366125Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Leach has launched pre-registration and begun recruiting co-creation partners for WasteOS, an AI business management system for small and midsize industrial waste operators. The system aims to fully digitize cumbersome paper-based operations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366124Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESNippon Travel Agency's website Good Trip Express has announced a partnership with Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsue Ekimae, scheduled to open in August 2026. Flight-and-hotel packages are available to book starting today. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366123Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESKotozna has launched “Orchestration,” a new feature for its generative AI platform Kotozna TPG 2.0. Its primary-and-secondary bot architecture brings together scattered organizational information in a single conversational interface. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366122Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESMOTHER EARTH will hold the 12th Well Green Lab pop-up event for sustainable living at Shibuya Fukuras from May 12 to 25, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366121https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366121Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESStoryHub has announced a major overhaul of its AI editorial assistant, “StoryHub Studio,” enhancing asset management and version control as it aims to build content production infrastructure for the AI era. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366120Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESIkeya, a 140-year-old rush-grass goods shop in Fukuoka, has introduced the 2nd-generation “wash-free kitchen mat,” now with a water-repellent finish and 6 sizes. Designed to resist bacteria and odors, reduce foot fatigue and require no washing, it makes kitchen work more comfortable. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366119https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366119Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapan's Green Innovation Fund (JICN) has announced an investment in surgical AI company Anaut, aiming to use its technology to shorten operations and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and medical supply waste. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366118https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366118Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESNippon System’s FAST Financial Accounting and GMO’s GMO Sign electronic contract service integrate their functions, enabling local governments to digitize their entire contract workflow. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366117https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366117Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESGOAT Co., Ltd. has released a 30-item impact scoring sheet for 楽天, designed to improve SEO and CVR simultaneously. It assigns impact ratings to 30 improvement areas, helping e-commerce businesses make efficient improvements with limited resources. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366116Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESLifestyle goods brand deux C is launching new UV-protection items that combine functionality and design for the sunnier season, including parasols, sunglasses and hats. From May 12, a dot pattern will be added to its popular Sun & Rain all-weather umbrella, helping make daily outings more comfortable. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366115Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESFivot 與理索納銀行合作的 RFC 創業債券基金 1 號，向 AI 數據解決方案開發商 XAION DATA 提供 1.2 億日圓貸款。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366114Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESCloudera issued recommendations for World Telecommunication Day, saying communications resilience in the AI era depends on data sovereignty, intelligent orchestration and secure, large-scale AI operations to address the challenges of distributed networks and massive volumes of data. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366113https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366113Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESCreative Hope has released the Referral Marketing White Paper 2026, revealing that recommendations are shifting from seeking perks to “altruistic gift-giving.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366112https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366112Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社自動処理 has opened applications for early access to its AI presentation creation service, Deck Design Studio, which automatically generates high-quality, easy-to-present slides from simple prompts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366111https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366111Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESKIMOTO Co., Ltd. was featured in 週刊東洋経済, with its efforts in workplace reform, talent development and building an autonomous, decentralized organization recognized. As the company marks 70 years since its founding, it aims for sustainable growth by promoting digital transformation in manufacturing under its “people first” philosophy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366110https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366110Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アットヨコハマ and Toyota have launched a demonstration in Yokohama of TOYOTA Petit RIDE, an unmanned sharing service using the C+walk T/S compact mobility vehicles. The initiative aims to ease travel for older people and tourists and make operations smarter. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366109https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366109Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESCertified NPO SET has launched a new podcast series featuring open discussions of operational challenges related to young people’s participation in local communities. The series explores a changing society and how NPOs can operate, sharing ideas for fostering empathy and building sustainable communities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366108Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSubsidy Flash analyzed 34 market-development subsidies for restaurants and announced that many programs cover store renovations as well as advertising costs. It recommends using programs that allow renovations and publicity to be applied for together, as well as those with high subsidy rates that bring out-of-pocket costs to less than half. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366107https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366107Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSALA Real Estate Co., Ltd. will hold an event on June 13, 2026, at emCAMPUS FOOD to introduce the “delivery yakiniku” culture of Iida City, Nagano Prefecture, to Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture. Co-hosted with 南信州食肉組合, the event will welcome Nitchiro, Iida City’s goodwill ambassador for industry, and aims to revitalize the region and promote cultural exchange through food. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366106https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366106Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESMySherpa, a mental health support service, has partnered with Hatch Healthcare, which works in cancer, caregiving and healthcare data, to support cancer patients. The companies will draw on their respective expertise to enhance mental health support for people with cancer. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366105https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366105Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESアイアール技術者教育研究所 will hold an online seminar on medical device reimbursement strategies ahead of the 2026 medical fee revision. For medical device companies and staff responsible for regulatory affairs and insurance coverage, it will cover practical topics ranging from the basics of the system and preparing applications for coverage to reimbursement for SaMD. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366104https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366104Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESICMG Group will hold a summit at the May 2026 Asia Tech x Singapore event in Singapore to promote connections between Japan and Asia through an “innovation corridor” and to link AI startups. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366103https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366103Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESいなげや has launched a campaign to support recovery in areas affected by the Reiwa 6 Noto Peninsula Earthquake. It is selling Hokuriku specialties through its summer gift program and will donate part of the proceeds through 日本赤十字社. Consumers can indirectly support affected areas by purchasing their local specialties. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366102Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本蓄電池 and デジタルグリッド installed the grid-scale battery storage facility NC Takayama City Kuguno Battery Storage Plant in Kugunocho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, and began operating it in the balancing market on May 12, 2026. The initiative is expected to contribute to a stable renewable energy supply and a more active market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366101Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESELEMENT opened a new location on May 16, 2026, 1 minute’s walk from Ichigao Station, offering unlimited monthly access to personal training and machine Pilates classes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366100Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESLink and Motivation has adopted the sales meeting analysis tool developed by amptalk, enabling automatic conversion of mobile and online calls into data. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366099https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366099Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESMimonna Co., Ltd. has launched the Arizona Color Collection, a new range of colors inspired by Arizona’s natural landscapes, from the American soft cooler brand AO Coolers, for which it serves as importer. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366098https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-09/index-en-p6.html#n366098Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESCOHINA, a brand designed for petite women around 150 cm tall, has teamed up for the first time with leading Japanese denim maker KAIHARA to release 2 high-quality, eco-friendly collaborative denim styles.