AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-14 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 2 of 10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 909 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 [Café Kitsuné] Limited-edition menu for early summer 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377178https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377178Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCafé Kitsuné will launch limited-edition early-summer drinks and desserts on May 19, including Earl Grey peach soda and a selection of store-exclusive treats. [La Carpe Fes 2026] “Beyond beauty: a festival celebrating choices that shape the future”—two days to experience and buy online-exclusive products in person. Discover Chikugo-grown chlorellahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377177https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377177Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESクロレラ工業 will exhibit at “La Carpe Fes 2026” from May 23 to 24, 2026, selling products from its online store “tasumo” in person for the first time and offering samples of its various green algae health foods. アサンテ airing new TV commercial on the need for termite prevention during the spring swarming seasonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377176https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377176Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESアサンテ has launched a new TV commercial during the spring termite swarming season, urging people to take termite prevention seriously and act early. Industrial and construction equipment rental company レント begins renting “Icing Shelters” to protect workers from extreme heathttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377175https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377175Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社レント will begin renting “Icing Shelters,” temporary rest facilities with air conditioning, in May 2026 as a heatstroke countermeasure at construction sites. The service responds to the high number of workplace accidents caused by extreme heat and the mandatory heatstroke prevention measures, helping improve worker safety and comfort. IT system spending by HR departments at major companies is trending upward, while generative AI adoption is up about 10% from the previous survey. Staff shortages and onboarding challenges are becoming apparenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377174https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377174Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Origress marks its 5th anniversary and begins its first graduate recruitment for the class of 2027. Representative Yu Yoshitake shares expectations for the “first cohort of new graduates”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377173https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377173Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [株式会社キナリ] Begins research with 神奈川大学 on the skin benefits of yuzu residuehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377172https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377172Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A 3-hour introductory course organizes the most important knowledge about turbopumpshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377171https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377171Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [西武秩父駅前温泉 祭の湯] Enjoy Chichibu more freely and casually: NEW ERA® × Chichibu The Craft original collaboration caps now on sale!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377170https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377170Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES SCSK’s AI-native next-generation ERP “PROACTIVE” adds new JV management features for the construction industryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377169https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377169Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Joins RE100, an international initiative aiming for 100% renewable energy usehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377168https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377168Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Worlding − No Oars, No Shore,” opens June 12 (Friday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377167https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377167Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Experience all of Akita! “Marutto Akita Expo 2026” to be held!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377166https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377166Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Bluemoo Securities makes passkey authentication mandatory for logins to combat fraudhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377165https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377165Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBluemoo Securities will require passkeys for logins and verification of important transactions starting June 29, 2026, to strengthen asset security. Toray’s “NANODESIGN®” technology adopted: “SAKASANANO,” an “ultimate water-repellent umbrella” with a reverse-folding design and replaceable fabric for lasting water repellency, opens for advance orders todayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377164https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377164Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESWaterfront launches the “SAKASANANO” water-repellent umbrella featuring Toray’s NANODESIGN technology, a reverse-folding design and replaceable umbrella fabric; preorders open today. Event Report: Special discussion on “The Future of the Content Industry” with Minister Kimi Onoda, Tsuyoshi Natsuno and HARC Director Koichi Hosoihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377163https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377163Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA special ZEN University Festival discussion was held at Nico Nico Chokaigi 2026, bringing together representatives from government, industry and academia to discuss the future of Japan’s content industry and national strategy. Nareful Chat wins in the text-generation AI category at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Spring”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377162https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377162Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Nareful Chat,” a generative AI chat service for businesses from CLINKS株式会社, won the “High Performer” award in the text-generation AI category at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Spring. It was recognized for its high customer satisfaction. Applications open for “Waffle Empower Next Program,” a global entrepreneurship development program for female and nonbinary university, middle and high school studentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377161https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377161Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNPO Waffle has launched a program supporting female and nonbinary university, middle and high school students in developing AI apps and starting businesses. The program aims to close the gender gap in Japan’s technology sector. Attorney Hitomi Sugino of ベリーベスト法律事務所 secures acquittal in a case involving alleged complicity in fraud (joint principal offense)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377160https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377160Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAttorney Hitomi Sugino of ベリーベスト法律事務所 secured an acquittal for a client charged as an accomplice in a fraud case. The court found that the client had only provided transportation and had no intent to commit fraud or conspire in it; the ruling became final without an appeal. The case demonstrates the firm’s criminal defense capabilities. The advance-order allotment of the first “Sansan Sponge” × “Sanrio Characters” collaboration packaging sold out due to popular demand! General sales begin May 15!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377159https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377159Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe limited-edition “Sunsun Sponge,” featuring a collaboration with popular Sanrio characters loved across generations, goes on sale May 15. Ark Edge Space successfully deploys an antenna in orbit aboard its microsatellite AE1ahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377158https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377158Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESArk Edge Space successfully deployed in orbit the deployable antenna aboard its microsatellite AE1a. This lays the groundwork for demonstrating the next-generation VDES communications system for ships, with full-scale verification of communications performance to follow. Layers Consulting launches a specialist “AI Insourcing Team” to support corporate AI implementation and expands its AI agent development and deployment serviceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377157https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377157Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLayers Consulting has established a 30-person “AI Internal Resources Team” and appointed former Google Cloud executive Tsuyoshi Hashiguchi as AI strategy advisor, launching AI agent development services across the company. [Case Study] 株式会社北川鉄工所 adopts “LEAD,” an IR document creation support service. Professional design proposals refresh its materials to make them “more impactful” and ease the psychological burden on staffhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377156https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377156Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社北川鉄工所 has adopted “LEAD,” an IR document creation support service from Streamline. Professional design proposals refreshed its materials and significantly reduced the psychological and workload burden on staff. Illustrator Aki Ishibashi, popular on social media and active across a wide range of fields, joins FAVORRIChttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377155https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377155Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESRenowned illustrator Aki Ishibashi has joined lifestyle brand FAVORRIC, launching a range of home goods that combine art and functionality. [株式会社COFO] Signs brand ambassador agreement with よしもとゲーミング, operated by 株式会社FANY, a Yoshimoto Kogyo Group company.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377154https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377154Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCOFO has signed a brand ambassador agreement with esports team Yoshimoto Gaming, operated by FANY, part of the Yoshimoto Kogyo Group. COFO will provide height-adjustable desks and monitor arms to support players’ practice environments. [Digital Gallery] Enjoy art at the Yaesu Building: 1st ART CONTEST @ Yaenaka Dining Galleryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377153https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377153Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESIDEABLE WORKS held a digital gallery exhibition at Yaenaka Dining in the Tokyo Yaesu Building, showcasing 14 selected works from its inaugural art competition. [Noevir] Launches a cooling lotion that transforms into refreshing, bursting foam and cools and firms the skinhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377152https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377152Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社マッケンジーハウス holds the first workshop for “湘南ベルマーレ custom-made sandals” in Hiratsuka Cityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377151https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377151Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A great option for trips and business travel to Busan, South Korea! MK Sightseeing Bus begins accepting reservations for private transfers between Gimhae Airport or Busan Station and the cityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377150https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377150Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES New launch: 3 “Nepia Tender Nighttime Comfort Pads for Buttock Care” items designed to prevent skin problems and reduce the burden of nighttime diaper changeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377149https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377149Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Nikken Total Sourcing] Opens the Chugoku-Shikoku Welding Skills Center, a specialized welding training facilityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377148https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377148Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [AIST Group / Free Seminar] The frontiers of next-generation battery materials: Latest research on high-capacity cathodes and lightweight organic active materials [June 5, onsite at Umekita and live-streamed; June 10, recorded stream]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377147https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377147Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Uber Japan to hold “Uber One Member Days,” offering discounts of up to 50%, starting May 15https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377146https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377146Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Favorite × Kotobukiya] Product development challenge launches for “Tabimakura Yoka’s Matching Tracksuit”! Production will be confirmed once a set number of preorders is reached!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377145https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377145Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Integrated monitoring tool “OpManager” wins the top “Leader” award at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Spring for the 27th consecutive termhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377144https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377144Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES NHN Techorus launches a support service that enables business process automation using AI agentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377143https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377143Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Survey on digitization of payment statements] More than 60% of payment operations staff have adopted electronic delivery, but about 30% still rely on paperhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377142https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377142Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Digital certificate platform “proovy” receives a major updatehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377141https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377141Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES COCOO wins the Excellence Award at the “Career Ownership Management Awards 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377140https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377140Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Takashi Yoshioka, Representative Director and President Executive Officer of Technos Japan, gives a special lecture at the 1st Learning and Exchange Seminar hosted by Kyutech ARISEhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377139https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377139Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Custom salad specialist CRISP SALAD WORKS to open its “Time With Shin-Nihonbashi” location on May 28 (Thursday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377138https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377138Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 92% say they have no regrets about middle school entrance exams! Respecting a child’s wishes is key to satisfaction [2026 survey]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377137https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377137Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Paris chocolatier Jean-Paul Hévin to launch its “Father’s Day Collection 2026” on June 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377136https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377136Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [May 30 (Saturday)] One-day premium tour with contemporary artist Yasumasa Morimura at Morimura@Museumhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377135https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377135Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES —Taiko Pharmaceutical launches its first official apparel line— 3 original T-shirt designs inspired by “Seirogan” go on sale May 20https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377134https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377134Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Table tennis: Japanese national team returns from London and pays a courtesy visit to Butterfly’s headquartershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377133Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Nippon Express enhances AI shipping forecast capabilities in its logistics web app “DCX”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377132https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377132Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Summer Vacation Overseas Study Tour: Spend 1 week in the Philippines connecting with children and experiencing the realities of international cooperation (July 30 departure course for junior high, high school and university students; Sept. 3 departure course for university students) Online information session on May 19https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377131https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377131Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Bears women’s track and field team welcomes 5 new members and launches new lineuphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377130Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [どうとんぼり神座] Eat and feel refreshed! The No. 1 summer menu item by sales over the past 3 years returns: “Refreshing Beef Toro-Tama Ramen”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377129Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Dietary Improvement Support for Health Insurance Associations] Launch of nutrition and health education support that goes beyond simply distributing information by emailhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377128Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES New “cool items” are arriving one after another to brighten early summer, including a “cool bedding series” that doesn’t compromise on style or comfort!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377127https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377127Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Introducing voting trends for the “WINNER” semifinals, “Nagasaki vs. Chiba J” and “Ryukyu vs. Nagoya D,” in the Resona Group B.LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP 2025-26!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377126https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377126Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sega XD joins as planning and development partner for “Asahi GAMES,” a gaming platform offered by the Asahi Shimbun Digital edition where users can easily play brain-training puzzleshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377125https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377125Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Saga City] The 34th Saga City Mayor’s Cup and 35th Wakaba Cup, hot-air balloon competitions bringing color to early summer in Saga, to be heldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377124Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [New release reservations] Reservations open at the ClaGla web shop for new board games and puzzle-solving games!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377123Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Seminar: “[For Agencies] Failure cases and keys to success in using external partners: Methods to move beyond ‘handing everything over’ and build trust”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377122Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Proof-of-concept test of immersive public viewing using IOWN APNhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377121https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377121Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES HP Japan announces high-performance workstations for local computing and AI workloadshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377120Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Hiroshima Bank’s management support service “Hirogin Current Club” adopts the business video streaming service “SmartSkill Video Library”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377119https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377119Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Survey] Even among companies with more than 300 employees, 60% have person-dependent tasks that “only certain people can do”; 57.7% say, “I don’t know what to do,” due to inadequate manuals and procedureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377118https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377118Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Initiatives to preserve the Japanese language for children growing up overseashttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377117https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377117Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [CONVERSE] “Fondant Pink,” a seasonal color for spring/summer 2026, joins the MADE IN JAPAN model of ALL STARhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377116Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Less than 10% immediately buy into trends—as 90% now “screen items before buying”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377115Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 将来の肌への投資を支援する若年層向け新プラン「スキンケアU22割」を2026年5月15日(金)より開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377114Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Results announced from an analysis of the “Survey on New Graduate Hiring Selection Processes and Follow-Up”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377113https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377113Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Kazuki Matsuo of the Technology Development Department at Premier Anti-Aging receives the Japan Oil Chemists’ Society’s Reiwa 7 Progress Awardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377112https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377112Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES yutori’s cosmetics brand “minum” launches squishy grip eyeliner with a magical-girl-inspired charmhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377111https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377111Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES DUO’s cleansing balm series earns the No. 1 spot in cleansing balm sales for 8 consecutive years※1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377110https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377110Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Infroneer Holdings adopts “COMPANY” for its group HR platformhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377109https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377109Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES About 60% have no experience with or are beginners to jazz; Seiko launches “Seiko Time & Jazz” to open the door to jazzhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377108Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Flying Tiger] Make summer 2026 refreshing. New “Summer Flower Series” is perfect for home cafés and picnicshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377107https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377107Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES SkillUp NeXt supports Kirin Holdings in building a strategic community to embed generative AI. “Dynamic KPIs” tailored to each phase and an “evangelist system” aim to create a self-sustaining organization led by frontline teams.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377106https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377106Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Advantech announces the “MIC‑AI Series” featuring NVIDIA® Jetson Thor™https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377105https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377105Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [チーズガーデン] A tropical fruit flavor perfect for the start of summer: “Goyotei Pineapple Cheesecake,” a harmony of pineapple and cheesehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377104https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377104Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Sept. 26 (Sat.) and Sept. 27 (Sun.)] Announcement of Minayo Watanabe 40th Anniversary Live!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377103https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377103Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 21 leading companies based at “Creation Core Higashiosaka” come together for the “MOBIO/SME Support Organization Incubation Exhibition 2026”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377102Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Registered as an official supporter of certified NPO “J.POSH”; supporting the Japan Breast Cancer Pink Ribbon Campaignhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377101Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Men’s salon fifth, a trendsetter in hairstyles, develops new styling product “w/fifth” and takes the men’s styling market to the next stage.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377100Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Crystal of Reunion” announces its first collaboration with the TV anime “Code Geass”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377099https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377099Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES <Time Secret/Love Liner> Pop-up events coming to マツモトキヨシ stores in Shibuya and Ikebukuro!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377098https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377098Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Ehime FC Supporter Shared Taxi” service makes travel before and after matches more comfortable!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377097Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES About 1 in 4 Gen Z members look for side jobs on social media. Can a side job also help people “reassess themselves”? Survey examines attitudes toward side jobs among Gen Z and Gen Yhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377096Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES United Arrows adopts Toyokumo’s “Safety Confirmation Service 2” to strengthen business continuity planninghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377095Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Cloud-based mobile POS register “POS＋ (Postas)” releases restaurant sales trends report for May 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377094Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 第10回目開催！高校生ヴォーカリストの夢を大阪芸術大学とGIZAがサポート「すごいよ！キャンパスター ヴォーカルコンテストvol.10」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377093Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Free release: “Introduction to Vibe Coding, Claude Code Edition 3: Let’s Try Agent Skills,” using the latest AI coding tools!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377092Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Featuring teacher T-sensei] weskiii Co., Ltd. to hold an event exploring how to establish children’s routines before summerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377091https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377091Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES New chlorine-based washing machine tub cleaner from “Kabitorunado”! Recreates the techniques of washing tub cleaning professionals (※1). Overnight cleaning dissolves even years-old mold completely (※2)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377090https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377090Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Free online seminar: “The fate of shadow IT, seen through data: What security guidelines can help shift from ‘prohibition’ to ‘liberation’?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377089https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377089Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “subsclife” relaunches as “subsclife by TOKYOROOMS,” an interior service that helps people “live in a space they love”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377088https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377088Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ContentAge (formerly FOR YOU) signs an agreement as licensor for popular IPs including “Gorogoro Nyansuke,” “Shibanban” and “Ichigo Ichie”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377087https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377087Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Answer a survey for a chance to win great prizes! “Let’s All Reduce Salt Festival” to be held on May 17, World Hypertension Dayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377086https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377086Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Latest survey※] Data reveals the dietary concerns of people with hypertension: Survey finds that about half recognize the “importance of reducing salt” but also find it “difficult”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377085Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Potatoes, corn dogs and churros recreated with udon!? Yamashita Honki Udon expands sales locations for its innovative “U Series” menu to 9 storeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377084Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES —Father’s Day at the UCC official online store— Give the gift of a rich coffee moment to unwind. Gift set of popular “Ueshima Coffee House” items goes on sale May 14https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377083Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Survey release] Even after overcoming the “data barrier,” the “adoption barrier” remains: 77.9% of those spending more than 70% of their time on non-core tasks※1 intend to leave; those facing handover challenges are about 6.6 times as likely to intend to leave as those without such challengeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377082Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [University of Shimane] Open campus to be held!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377081Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [和歌山県 × AlphaDrive] Recruitment opens for participants in the open innovation program and seminars for local companies in Reiwa 8!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377080https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377080Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Part of efforts to improve accessibility at one of Japan’s proudest tourist destinations! Ise-Shima Barrier-Free Tour Center launches rentals of short-distance mobility deviceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377079https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260514-09/index-en-p2.html#n377079Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES