https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 317 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 91 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/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369526https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369526Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES阪神高速道路株式会社 is opening applications for the 2026 Hanshin Expressway Young Researchers Grant Fund to support the development of young researchers. The fund supports research in fields related to urban expressways and provides grants of up to 1.5 million yen, contributing to a safe, secure and comfortable society. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369525https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369525Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ジチタイアド has signed a public-private partnership agreement with 千葉県木更津市 to address vacant homes and lots. The company’s expertise in “アキソル,” its comprehensive consultation service for vacant homes, was recognized, and the partnership will advance the city’s vacant-home measures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369524https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369524Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社日本TOYO has filed a patent application for larger-scale, continuous-operation hydrolysis processing equipment designed for unused biomass and organic waste. The company aims to strengthen its business development in waste processing and renewable energy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369523https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369523Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESInternet Academy has launched corporate training in hands-on AI agents, teaching participants how to build a custom AI question-answering bot based on internal company documents without coding, using Dify or Copilot Studio. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369522https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369522Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京インキ株式会社 has announced that it will hold an online briefing for institutional investors and analysts on its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 2026 and its earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027. The event will be held on June 2, and questions will also be accepted in advance. It will be an important opportunity for investors to understand the company’s financial position and future strategy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369521Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCLAT-JAPAN has launched 5 custom bags for summer outdoor activities, including an insulated bag and a water-repellent 2-way bag. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369520https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369520Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFormer Major League Baseball player Koji Uehara has been appointed special ambassador for Golf Network’s 2026 overseas men’s golf majors and will take part in live coverage and commentary. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369519Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“every-1 Vertical Short Drama Competition 2026,” hosted by Everylive, was won by “Kuroko Taxi” in the preliminary round, earning a place in the year-end final. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369518https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369518Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESispace and the University of Leicester have signed an agreement to transport a Raman spectrometer to the Moon aboard its new “ULTRA” lunar lander to analyze lunar resources. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369517https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369517Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESフラクタルワークアウト株式会社 has launched its "Women's Health Program," helping companies and health insurance associations create workplace environments that address women's unique health challenges. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369516https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369516Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESリズム株式会社 has launched its "Early Summer Heat Protection Campaign" at the 楽天 official online store. Customers who buy a bundle featuring a handheld fan or a thermo-hygrometer will receive the popular radio-controlled digital clock "フィットウェーブスマート" as a gift. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369515https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369515Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES八千代工程顧問公司 will hold 2 free online seminars in May 2026, offering an in-depth look at changes to the CDP 2026 scoring standards and water resource management strategies from a watershed perspective to help companies improve the quality of their ESG disclosures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369514https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369514Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES女子プロゴルフツアー「Ｓｋｙ ＲＫＢレディスクラシック」が2026年5月17日(日)午後3時よりTBS系列全国28局ネットで放送されます。賞金総額1億2000万円、優勝賞金2160万円の国内最高額ビッグトーナメントで、神谷そら、河本結、佐久間朱莉ら注目選手が出場します。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369513https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369513Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES京都伝統産業ミュージアム will launch its "Summer Kyoto-Made Goods Fair" online and at Zest Oike from June 1 to promote Cool Biz and traditional industries. The fair will feature traditional crafts for a more comfortable summer, including Kyoto Sanada braids, Nishijin textiles and Kyoto folding fans, helping showcase Kyoto culture and revitalize the local economy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369512https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369512Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESmonoAI technology has developed for NEXST the highly immersive VR live-streaming app "Xmersive" and the digital photo card collection app "PhotoEX". https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369511https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369511Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCartier unveiled its new high jewelry collection "Le Coeur des Pierres" in Saint-Tropez in southern France on May 13. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369510https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369510Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESConstruction equipment rental company アクティオ has opened its 9th large-scale central plant in Chikuma, Nagano Prefecture, equipped with advanced repair and disaster-prevention capabilities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369509https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369509Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES綿半ソリューションズ has obtained fire-resistance and heat-insulation certification for a self-propelled parking structure using Tokyo Steel's electric-furnace material "TSC295" and has been awarded 2 environmentally conscious parking projects, with construction now underway. The projects will reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 69%, contributing to a decarbonized society and the clients' ESG management. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369508https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369508Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSystems integrator ニーズウェル announced its financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending September 2026. After absorbing the cost of shareholder benefits, it posted sales of 5,206 million yen, up 3.4% year on year, and operating profit of 608 million yen, down 17.1%, meeting its consolidated earnings plan for the first half. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369507https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369507Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESアマナ will hold a free webinar on May 26, 2026, on "Behind the Making of Advertising Visuals: Professional Judgment and Key Points for Using AI." Drawing on real-world examples, the webinar will introduce professional decision-making and the complementary use of AI, and explain collaboration among specialists and AI's role in visual production. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369506https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369506Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDenon's new spatial audio speaker range, the "DENON HOME series," has won the "iF Design Award 2026," one of the world's 3 major design awards. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369505https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369505Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESUGG has unveiled its new "Harmony Collection," a footwear range that blends contrasting elements to deliver both comfort and design. New colorways of Heritage Utility Axoid Crackle and PeakMod are also arriving. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369504https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369504Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社クロス・マーケティング has released the results of its "Survey on Kitchen Chores and Cooking (2026)," conducted among men and women aged 20 to 69 across Japan. The kitchen chore respondents most wanted someone else to handle was "cleaning the range hood," while the benefits of cooking were "saving money" and "being able to make food to your own taste." https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369503https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369503Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMEScocoloni has launched new fortune-telling content on its platform, supervised by veteran fortune-teller "禮愛." https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369502https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369502Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESWacoal brand "OUR WACOAL" and "beautiful people" have teamed up for the first time to release innovative cup-in tops and dresses that make the structure of innerwear visible. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369501https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369501Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本計画研究所（JPI） will hold a seminar on May 28, 2026, featuring 研介原田 of 経済産業省, to discuss the changes Physical AI will bring to industrial structures and the direction of AI robotics policy. The seminar will explore policy trends, on-site implementation and business opportunities, offering practical insights for DX promotion teams in manufacturing, logistics and other industries. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369500https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369500Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマイボイスコム株式会社 will hold a free online webinar on its AI analysis tool "CotoEL." The webinar will demonstrate how AI can analyze survey data and how the results can be used in marketing and planning proposals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369499Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey by NEXER and アイワクリーン found that about 86% of people with unused items had struggled to choose a disposal service provider, mainly because they were concerned about high costs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369498Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESWomen's fashion brand "CELFORD" has named actor and model 出口夏希 as a campaign model for the first time and announced its second collaboration with botanical artist P.J. Redouté. The products will go on sale online and at stores nationwide starting May 13, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369497Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES小林謙吾 of ソフトバンク will speak at a seminar on June 17, 2026, about industrial applications of 5G TSN and deterministic communications, SoftBank's demonstration results, and prospects for IT-OT convergence. The seminar, hosted by SSK, will focus on the cutting edge of industrial 5G. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369496Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESリコーリース and GMOエンペイ have reached an agreement to jointly develop a collection solution supporting multiple payment methods, with a launch planned for spring 2027. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369495Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBio c' Bon Japon announced that it will launch a yearlong organic education program for all employees starting in May 2026, using internal training to promote the development of Japan’s organic market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369494Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKADOKAWA will release “Classroom of the Elite: Honami Ichinose Character Book” on September 25, and has unveiled a newly illustrated cover and a life-size tapestry illustration. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369389https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369389Wed, 13 May 2026 15:58:25 +0900JapanPR TIMESCapcom is holding the “CAPCOM MAY SALE,” with discounts of up to 85% on the “Devil May Cry” series and all arcade add-on games half price. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369390https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369390Wed, 13 May 2026 15:57:09 +0900JapanPR TIMESENVALITH Corporation has launched research coverage of 株式会社Ｉ－ｎｅ, which operates D2C brands such as BOTANIST and is accelerating its global expansion. Today, it released a preview report on results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2026, providing investors in Japan and overseas with information on the company’s value in multiple languages. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369391https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369391Wed, 13 May 2026 15:55:25 +0900JapanPR TIMESドラEVER to exhibit at “Japan Truck Show 2026,” showcasing recruitment, management DX and a new vehicle-backed financing service for the transport industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369392https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369392Wed, 13 May 2026 15:54:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES福岡大学 Hospital will illuminate its facilities in purple from May 12 to 26 to promote understanding of IBD (inflammatory bowel disease), in conjunction with World IBD Day on May 19. The campaign is part of an effort to deepen public understanding of this “invisible intractable disease,” which is believed to affect approximately 400,000 patients. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369393https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369393Wed, 13 May 2026 15:52:44 +0900JapanPR TIMES千葉銀行總部前將於5月底舉辦市集，集結千葉縣內10家知名甜點店的特選與限定鐵盒餅乾。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369394https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369394Wed, 13 May 2026 15:51:37 +0900JapanPR TIMESNext-generation equity research service “ENVALITH” has launched research coverage of セーフィー株式会社, which has Japan’s No. 1 share of cloud recording. It will provide investors with a multifaceted analysis of the company’s transition to monetizing its AI solutions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369395https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369395Wed, 13 May 2026 15:51:07 +0900JapanPR TIMES千葉銀行旗下「千葉銀商店」將於 5/30-5/31 在總行大樓前舉辦週末市集，匯集各地特色餅乾與美食餐車。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369396https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369396Wed, 13 May 2026 15:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo meet growing demand for heat dissipation, including at AI data centers, Shinto Kogyo will invest approximately 10 billion yen to build a new mass-production plant in Toyokawa, Aichi Prefecture, for metal heat-dissipation parts and ceramic heat-dissipation substrates made using 3D printing technology. The company aims to begin mass production in August 2028 and supply high-value-added components. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369397https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369397Wed, 13 May 2026 15:49:17 +0900JapanPR TIMESGurunavi has announced “Medium-Term Management Plan 2028,” positioning itself as a partner for restaurant businesses. It aims to achieve operating profit of 1.3 billion yen in 2028 and resume dividend payments. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369398https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369398Wed, 13 May 2026 15:46:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES“7me,” a shichimi seasoning made with 100% domestically produced ingredients, is now available at Umihotaru and Ebina service areas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369400Wed, 13 May 2026 15:40:47 +0900JapanPR TIMESAlpine Marketing has developed a mobile disaster-response hub that can respond quickly in the initial stages of a disaster and will exhibit it at the Regional Disaster Prevention Expo. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369399Wed, 13 May 2026 15:40:47 +0900JapanPR TIMESDexerials Corporation announced on May 13, 2026, its consolidated financial results (IFRS) for the fiscal year ended March 2026 and a refresh (update) of its medium-term management plan, “Realizing Evolution.” Detailed materials are available in PDF format. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369404https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369404Wed, 13 May 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe rescue cat café “Neko to Cafe” in Osaka’s Tennoji district has launched a crowdfunding campaign with a goal of 4.5 million yen, and faces the possibility of closing if it falls short by June 26. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369403https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369403Wed, 13 May 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA video release is on the way of the closing concert led by Char, held to mark the upcoming closure of the historic Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369402https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369402Wed, 13 May 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSecure has released a video interview with former House of Representatives member Taizo Sugimura and its representative, Mr. Taniguchi, as well as videos demonstrating its main products, on the video platform “IRTV Channel.” The content is intended to help individual investors gain a deeper understanding of the company’s business and vision. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369401https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369401Wed, 13 May 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAppier’s Q1 2026 revenue reached a record 12.1 billion yen, with agentic AI driving significant profit growth. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369405https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369405Wed, 13 May 2026 15:38:17 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社エンヴァリス has launched research coverage of レカム株式会社. Recomm is a fast-growing company advancing carbon neutrality and DX in 9 countries overseas and achieving 2 times the previous year’s consolidated net profit. Through its next-generation equity research service “ENVALITH,” ENVALITH will share the company’s value with investors in Japan and overseas. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369406https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369406Wed, 13 May 2026 15:37:57 +0900JapanPR TIMESKasumigaseki Capital met with His Highness Sheikh Maktoum, Dubai’s First Deputy Ruler, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, to discuss business opportunities and strategic partnerships in real estate, hospitality, logistics, healthcare and urban development in Dubai. The company aims to expand its global business platform. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369407https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369407Wed, 13 May 2026 15:35:23 +0900JapanPR TIMESNearly 八 in ten women in their 20s and 30s say they would marry a man with no romantic experience, challenging the stereotype that inexperience is an outright disadvantage in the search for a spouse. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369408https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369408Wed, 13 May 2026 15:35:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESBandai Namco Music Live has acquired a 35% stake in UDO Artists, Inc., forming a strategic partnership to strengthen its global music business. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369409https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369409Wed, 13 May 2026 15:34:23 +0900JapanPR TIMESCAICA DIGITAL, a subsidiary that operates an NFT publishing platform, announced the launch of the official online store “INO Fine GOODS STORE” for creators in its “NFT Manga Project.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369410https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369410Wed, 13 May 2026 15:34:17 +0900JapanPR TIMESいちご株式会社 made a corporate hometown tax donation to Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, for its “Expanded Support for Revitalizing Shopping Districts” project and received a letter of appreciation from the city. The company will strengthen its partnership with Matsudo City and contribute to sustainable community development. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369411https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369411Wed, 13 May 2026 15:33:45 +0900JapanPR TIMESトビラシステムズ has expanded the automatic SMS-sending functionality of its cloud phone service “トビラフォン Cloud.” The number of text types that can be registered has increased from 10 to 30, while the maximum message length has risen from 70 to 660 characters, enabling businesses to communicate with customers more flexibly and thoughtfully. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369412https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369412Wed, 13 May 2026 15:32:46 +0900JapanPR TIMESジンコソーラー is strengthening its customized solar power solutions for the Japanese market to meet rising electricity demand in the AI era. It offers products tailored to Japan’s specific environmental needs, including low-current, lightweight, anti-glare modules and modules with drainage channels, and aims to ensure a stable, long-term supply in the distributed energy market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369413https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369413Wed, 13 May 2026 15:31:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES紀ノ国屋 will hold a special sales event at 鶴屋百貨店 in Kumamoto from May 13 to 26. The event will feature a wide range of high-quality products, including apple pies baked in-store, seasonal limited-edition sweets and popular original bags, strengthening ties with local customers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369414https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369414Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:25 +0900JapanPR TIMESアパホテル株式会社 opened “アパホテル〈京都福知山駅前〉” on May 1 under a franchise agreement with 株式会社R・INN and held its unveiling ceremony today. Conveniently located a 1-minute walk from JR Fukuchiyama Station, it is a high-quality, high-functionality “new urban-style hotel” and will form part of the company’s 9-hotel network in Kyoto Prefecture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369415https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369415Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:14 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe food-service industry faces a labor shortage crisis following the suspension of Specified Skilled Worker visas. Sky Dining is proposing a solution that automates the process from ordering to payment with its “One Regi” POS system, enabling reduced-staff and unmanned operations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369451https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369451Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 2026 1st Cinema Awards ceremony was held in grand style. “Kokuho” took the top prize as the film most desired by cinema employees nationwide for audiences to see in theaters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369450https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369450Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ニューストリーム surveyed 3,028 people nationwide, ranging from their 20s to ages 60 and older, on AI usage and published a report on the findings. The results showed that AI use has grown to about half of respondents, but more than 70% use it only for free, while businesses are lagging in establishing governance for workplace use. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369449https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369449Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社イーディーピー will launch large seed crystals measuring up to 20x20mm for lab-grown diamond production on May 25, 2026. The crystals will enable more efficient production of larger gemstones and gemstones in a wider variety of cut shapes than before, contributing to the growth of the lab-grown diamond market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369448https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369448Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGRIFFY will begin offering “PROLICA LIGHT,” an AI intrusion detection solution for construction sites, in early June 2026. Its edge AI camera system detects people and vehicles and sends alerts in real time, reducing implementation costs and lead times while improving the efficiency of on-site safety management. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369447https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369447Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLong Black Partners Group’s Succession Japan Fund No. 2 will jointly acquire shares in 株式会社セントラルリース with the Yamagata Co-Creation Fund 1, supporting the company’s business succession. The aim is to promote further growth at セントラルリース and contribute to the regional economy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369446https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369446Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMysurance株式会社 and 株式会社ホテル三日月 have partnered to offer “Travel Cancellation Insurance” through the official booking website of 龍宮城スパホテル三日月. The insurance fully covers cancellation fees in the event of a sudden cancellation, allowing guests to plan their trips with peace of mind. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369445https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369445Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES佐川急便 and 陸上自衛隊東部方面隊 have signed a transport cooperation agreement to facilitate relief and recovery efforts in the event of a disaster. They will work together on transporting supplies and storing emergency stockpiles, contributing to community safety. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369444https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369444Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapan Michelin Tire has published the Michelin Guide Nara 2026, featuring 78 restaurants, including 8 new entries, showcasing the ancient capital’s rich food culture and spirit of sustainability. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369443https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369443Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSynspective announced that its 8th small SAR satellite, launched on March 21, 2026, successfully acquired its first images. The satellite captured test images over Cape Town, South Africa, on April 30, demonstrating the company’s enhanced capacity to provide SAR data. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369442https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369442Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBlue Innovation has announced “BEP Line mini,” a compact module for its power transmission line drone inspection system. It is 73% lighter and suited to mountainous terrain. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369441https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369441Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ストラテジックキャピタル announced that it will exercise its shareholder proposal rights at the regular shareholders’ meeting of 株式会社ゴールドクレスト, scheduled for June. The 3 proposals concern changing the body that determines year-end dividends, correcting excessive equity capital, and acquiring treasury shares from the representative director and president. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369440https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369440Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGENOVA and Karadanote have formed a business partnership, combining a health app and medical content to build a new patient-acquisition platform. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369439https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369439Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アールプランナー plans to open a new neighborhood model home for “アールギャラリー” in Yagoto Fujimi, Showa Ward, Nagoya, in mid-October 2026. Visitors will be able to experience a GX-oriented home at full scale. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369438https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369438Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSenior Job, a company focused on employment support for older people, established the “Senior Job Research Institute” on April 29, 2026, to study and publish the latest data on employment among older people. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369437https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369437Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLifenet Life Insurance will raise the maximum enrollment age for term life insurance, whole life medical insurance and whole life cancer insurance from 70 to 80 starting in June 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369436https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369436Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAI inside Inc. has launched its AI integration platform, Leapnet. The platform enables companies to build and operate AI agents using internal data, and supports API integration and the creation of new revenue streams. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369435https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369435Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAI inside launches its Sovereign Grid initiative to transform data centers in Japan into AI factories and build a dedicated AI inference network. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369434https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369434Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESDuring the previous fiscal year (March 1, 2025–February 28, 2026), Welcia Pharmacy collected PET bottles, refill packs and aluminum cans with customers’ cooperation, recycling a total of 2,495,864 PET bottles and other items. The initiative aims to promote a circular economy and contribute to a sustainable society. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369433https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369433Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCRAVIA株式会社 announced that the first Japanese franchise store of ARTBOX, a popular South Korean variety goods brand, will open in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, on June 12, 2026. The opening marks an important step toward the full-scale expansion of the company’s brick-and-mortar retail business and a strategic milestone in building a next-generation retail model combining “IP × e-commerce × physical stores.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369432https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369432Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESエヌ・シー・エヌ held its Weight-Bearing Timber Premium Partner General Meeting in Sapporo, bringing together a network of 64 homebuilders selected from registered contractors using its proprietary SE construction method. The meeting aimed to share priority measures for fiscal 2026 and strengthen collaboration across the group. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369431https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369431Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKaradanote and GENOVA have formed a business partnership to combine a health management app with medical content and build a new patient acquisition platform that does not rely on search engines. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369430https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369430Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社シンカ is exhibiting at the Rental Housing Management and Brokerage Expo 2026, part of BREX 2026, which opens at Tokyo Big Sight on May 13, 2026. The company is showcasing Kaikura, an integrated AI communications platform. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369429https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369429Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSho-Bi launched Ocean Blue, a limited-edition color of its popular eyelash curler, on May 11, 2026. Its patented rubber shape and edgeless design curl lashes firmly from the roots while reducing damage. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369428https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369428Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMitsubishi Electric has developed a new technology that combines optical measurement with a carbon cycle model to estimate farmland soil carbon storage with high accuracy and at low cost. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369427Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESJimoty Spot Higashimatsuyama, a reuse hub opened in partnership between Jimoty and Higashimatsuyama, Saitama Prefecture, reduced waste by approximately 17 tons in 1 month. Unwanted items brought in by residents are passed on within the community at low cost or for free, promoting resource circulation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369426Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESIHG and Fujikyu Railway announced a strategic partnership to renovate the historic Hotel Mount Fuji as Japan’s third Vignette Collection hotel. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369425Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMarket Enterprise’s Takakuureru.com has partnered with Tokai Tokyo Securities’ Clair Ciel membership service for mass-affluent customers. Members can use its unwanted-item purchasing service at preferential prices, with the aim of enhancing the reuse experience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369424https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369424Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSuntory Beverage Solution launched Jihanpi Ticket, a service for businesses that uses the Jihanpi cashless vending machine app, on May 1, 2026. The service supports stronger workplace heatstroke prevention measures by allowing employees to receive free drinks from participating vending machines nationwide. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369423https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369423Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOdakyu Electric Railway acquired a partial interest in Ontario Town Square Townhomes, a rental housing property in Ontario, California, through its U.S. subsidiary. The acquisition is part of the company’s efforts to expand its real estate business in the United States, where steady economic growth is expected. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369422https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369422Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES小田急電鉄等三家公司於6月10日在新宿站前開設「Shinjuku Future Gallery」，展示新宿西口再開發計畫的立體模型與提供工地VR體驗。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369421https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369421Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOdakyu Electric Railway will gradually expand its shareholder benefit program starting in 2026, lowering the shareholding threshold and adding various benefits. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369420Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOdakyu Electric Railway announced plans to invest 58.6 billion yen in its railway business in fiscal 2026, focusing on improved safety, better services and the development of a sustainable operating structure. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369419https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369419Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本計画研究所 will hold a seminar on the latest policies to promote timber use in buildings and business opportunities on May 27, 2026, with Hideshi Makino of 林野庁 as a guest speaker. The seminar will cover the importance of the circular use of forest resources and timber, as well as specific support measures and ways to turn them into business opportunities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369418Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES十国峠株式会社, part of 富士急グループ, announced plans to introduce a slope car at Jukkoku Pass in summer 2027, replacing the aging cable car and offering 360° panoramic views. The project, with a total cost of approximately 800 million yen, will provide an accessible and comfortable ride and strengthen tourism infrastructure as Fujikyu Railway marks its 100th anniversary. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369417https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369417Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFujikyu Railway and IHG sign partnership to renovate Hotel Mount Fuji as Japan’s third Vignette Collection hotel https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369416https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369416Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBEYBLADE X POP UP SHOP アニメイト出張所 will be held at Ueno Marui and Ebina Marui. Visitors can enjoy free battles and staff battles featuring the latest BEYBLADE X series, as well as displays and original merchandise. Participation prizes and victory prizes will also be available. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369452https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369452Wed, 13 May 2026 15:27:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般社団法人カーボンリサイクルファンド(CRF) has opened applications for research grants in carbon circulation (carbon recycling) to help achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The grants cover a wide range of research fields, including converting CO2 into chemicals and fuels and negative emissions, and also support early-career researchers and startups. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369453https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369453Wed, 13 May 2026 15:26:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESSouth Korean pharmaceutical company Dongkook Pharmaceutical’s skincare brand Centellian24 has unveiled new visuals featuring its ambassador TAEHYUN and will hold its first pop-up store in Tokyo at @cosme TOKYO starting May 13, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369454https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369454Wed, 13 May 2026 15:20:21 +0900JapanPR TIMESFintertech will launch the new fund “NSG Holdings Niigata Innovation Fund 7-1” on the Funvest platform on May 14, with an expected annualized return of 3.50%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369456https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260513-15/index-en-p2.html#n369456Wed, 13 May 2026 15:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESRinbell has launched its 2026 Father’s Day gifts, featuring “GIFT LIST,” a digital gift service that lets senders create a customizable list and send it instantly, along with an Amazon Pay prize draw.