AI News 180m Report

2026-05-14 09:00–12:00 JST

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One 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.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)(889)

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Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:Superace Software Technology Co., Ltd.

小野デジタルヘルス announces completion of an additional investment in 株式会社Rehab for JAPAN

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:小野デジタルヘルス投資合同会社、小野薬品工業株式会社、株式会社Rehab for JAPAN

From choosing a watch to making one: UNDONE × コントワーヌ to hold an experiential watch customization event in Shibuya, Tokyo

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社一刻堂、株式会社 UNDONE Japan、コントワーヌ

Addressing the growing number of sexual health concerns encountered at marriage counseling agencies and eliminating the psychological barrier to visiting a clinic. Women's Medical Clinic LUNA and essayist YUZUKA release a YouTube collaboration to help women dealing with unconsummated marriages and painful intercourse!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:医療法人LEADING GIRLS、女性医療クリニックLUNAネクストステージ、株式会社ハルビナ、合同会社薄明舎

The “二條実穂 Dream Power Project 2026” will bring Paralympians to children to share the power of dreams

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:株式会社シグマクシス・ホールディングス、日本航空株式会社、深川市教育委員会、旭川市教育委員会、札幌市教育委員会

[Member Recruitment] Auditions to be held for members of men’s performance group “SIDVEL (provisional)”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社2L announces auditions for members of a new five-member male performance group, “SIDVEL (provisional),” with award-winning director Mizuki Ishida as producer.

Companies mentioned:株式会社2L

Saga-based Serita Construction and 菓心まるいち launch this year’s heatstroke-prevention food for workers on site: “餡 MMu (あんむー) salted strained bean paste”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社セリタ建設、菓心まるいち

[More than 1 million views] Interest continues in the video featuring mist-type supplement “IN MIST” on “通販の虎”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社Incubate Harbor、サントリーホールディングス株式会社、株式会社ゼロワンブースター

Fukuoka-based platform “アスリープラス,” supporting families raising children with disabilities, wins the Best Child-Rearing System Award in the Promising New System category

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Fukuoka’s “アスリープラス” wins Japan’s Child-Rearing System Award in the Promising New System category. Combining a digital platform with in-person facilities, it effectively supports families of children with severe disabilities and children requiring medical care.

Companies mentioned:合同会社がじゅまるの木、一般社団法人 日本育児制度普及協会

[Specified Skilled Worker × Foreign Drivers] May 20 (Wed.): In-depth explanation of the specified skilled worker system! “13th Online Seminar on Recruiting Foreign Drivers” / 外国人ドライバードットコム

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

阿茲員工株式会社 will hold its 13th online seminar on May 20, explaining the specified skilled worker system for recruiting foreign truck drivers.

Companies mentioned:株式会社アズスタッフ、Kizuna H.R. Solutions Pvt.Ltd、LPK TOTAL BALI SEJAHTERA

Announcement of the launch of the DJ-TX32 and DJ-RX32 small-power radio guide system

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:アルインコ株式会社

Family funeral hall “出雲殿互助会の家族葬 細島” opens and holds a commemorative event

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社出雲殿互助会

Announcement of the launch of the card-sized DJ-PX32 transceiver

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:アルインコ株式会社

Hospital core systems provider Henry raises a total of ¥3 billion in a Series C round

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original開發醫院雲端電子病歷系統的 Henry 於 C 輪融資籌集 30 億日圓,將用於擴展中型醫院市場、開發 AI 功能及擴充 BPO 服務。

Companies mentioned:株式会社ヘンリー、Angel Bridge株式会社、グロービス・キャピタル・パートナーズ株式会社、ゆうちょアセットマネジメント株式会社、Coral Capital、JICベンチャー・グロース・インベストメンツ株式会社、鈴与株式会社、Mpathy株式会社

Announcement of the publication of “The Technology of Making IT Strategy a Weapon: A Practical Approach to Rescuing Digital Transformation Departments That Have Lost Their Way” (on sale May 15)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:ケンブリッジ・テクノロジー・パートナーズ株式会社、日経 BP、日本経済新聞出版

ZIPCARE named a finalist for one of Asia’s largest international awards in care!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:株式会社ZIPCARE、医療法人社団悠翔会、マレーシア国民大学(UKM)

Newton Works to exhibit at “Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 YOKOHAMA”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:ニュートンワークス株式会社、公益社団法人自動車技術会

The neural foundations of clinical organizational science (COS): Neural Base Design, habit formation, trust-building and bodily awareness

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社DroR、株式会社マネーフォワード

Fast-growing U.S.-born league “MiLP” comes to Japan for the first time; Pickleball Japan secures exclusive license and prepares to launch national league

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:一般財団法人ピックルボール日本連盟、Minor League Pickleball、Major League Pickleball

Nursing DX Award selects companies to take the stage at pitch competition! Tickets for general admission and voting now on sale for online event shaping the future of healthcare

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

The Japanese Male Nurses Association announces the finalists for the “Nursing DX Grand Prize” online presentation event and opens ticket sales.

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人日本男性看護師會、ボイット株式会社、株式会社ワイズマン、株式会社CareShift、株式会社SIND、Notta株式会社、Contrea株式会社、株式会社 Tomopiia、株式会社ナースX、株式会社クラシテク、株式会社カナミックネットワーク

Nakanishi Seisakusho to unveil noodle-boiling, measuring and serving robot that cuts labor by 75% at FOOMA 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社中西製作所

Moving pricing strategy in the age of inflation from “experience and intuition” to “science” [Corporate Direction (CDI)]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

CDI and EDI launch a “scientific pricing support” service, using economics and data analysis to help companies navigate pricing strategies in an era of inflation.

Companies mentioned:株式会社コーポレイトディレクション、株式会社エコノミクスデザイン

[Nico Nico Rent-a-Car] Announces results of the 15th “Nico Nico Senryu Contest”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Nico Nico Rent-a-Car announces the winners of the 15th “Nico Nico Senryu Contest,” themed around AI and the digital age, with 8 outstanding works selected.

Companies mentioned:株式会社レンタス

Responding to demand for events amid scorching heat: “Novelty Summer Campaign 2026! Event Support 5% OFF Campaign” launches | Hansoku Hanako

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Chance Maker’s “Promotional Hanako” launches a campaign offering 5% off summer event merchandise.

Companies mentioned:チャンスメーカー株式会社

Develops “AI 磐田市 Mayor Bot” in collaboration with 磐田市 — announced alongside the formulation of the 磐田市 AX Vision 2030 —

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

SDT and 磐田市 collaborate to develop an “AI 磐田市 mayor bot” that assists municipal decision-making using the mayor’s way of thinking and advances the AX vision.

Companies mentioned:SDT株式会社、磐田市、SDT Inc.

株式会社日商 | Rolls out AI-powered safe driving management platform “Nauto” company-wide

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Logistics company Nissho rolls out the AI-powered safety management platform “Nauto,” provided by Nauto Japan, company-wide. Predictive AI helps prevent dangerous driving in real time and advances proactive safety management.

Companies mentioned:株式会社日商、Nauto Japan合同会社

British oral care brand “EUTHYMOL” to open pop-up store “THE PURPLE GLOW MAISON” in Harajuku

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Ginza Stephanie Cosmetics holds a pop-up for British oral care brand EUTHYMOL at Harajuku Tokyu Plaza and launches new products.

Companies mentioned:銀座ステファニー化粧品株式会社、東急プラザ原宿

First individual brand sponsorship! Volleyball apparel brand “MILEGRA” signs supplier agreement with player Hiroto Nishiyama of 大阪ブルテオン

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社フラスコ100cc、大阪ブルテオン

Kingston expands its high-performance product portfolio for the latest workloads and enterprise applications

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:Kingston Technology International Limited

Two Osaka bike-share brands to be integrated under “HUBchari” starting April 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:特定非営利活動法人Homedoor、株式会社ドコモ・バイクシェア

[New tea season] Limited-time sweets fair featuring rare Chiran tea from Kagoshima to launch May 16 at 5 Osaka locations of “Shokudo Cafe potto”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社have、さくら知覧園

[Studio apartment investment survey] More than 80% say their current finances are “on target,” yet more than half “regret” investing—why?

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

A Propally survey found that more than eight-tenths of studio apartment investors are meeting their financial targets, but more than half regret their investment due to concerns about future finances.

Companies mentioned:Propally株式会社、アイブリッジ株式会社

A product made with “RINGO-TEX®” by Aomori-based startup appcycle wins the Bronze Award at Italy’s international “A' Design Award 2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:appcycle株式会社、ANAホールディングス、ヨネノイデザイン、株式会社オーディオテクニカ、C&F DESIGN

株式会社シーティーエス launches joint proof of concept (PoC) with DSRアジア

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社シーティーエス、DSR Corporation、DSRアジア、Noema、CAMSTREAMER社

“SkyPeak LX” additional content: New program launches for registered training organizations and registered refresher training organizations

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社スカイピーク、株式会社Gakken LX

Experiential capsule toy “GTCHA X” has been introduced at major U.S. curry chain “CoCo Ichibanya USA” through its U.S. partner, I. Fujita International, Inc.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社ゼロプレイス、I. FUJITA INTERNATIONAL, INC.、CoCo Ichibanya USA

Original【NEW OPEN・名駅】昭和7年創業の老舗鰻卸問屋が手がける「うなぎ四代目菊川」。名古屋本店「奥見世」を2026年6月5日(金)開業。こだわりの「うなぎしゃぶしゃぶ」が楽しめるコースも登場。

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社パッションギークス、うなぎ四代目菊川

Yat Siu: “I already have 200 AI agents, and 1,000 by year-end”—proposes “Web4” at T4IS2026, sees major opportunity for Japanese IP

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:ソーシャス株式会社、Animoca Brands、Meta、Microsoft、Standard Chartered、HKT、CoinPost、Intertangible、Apple、X、BlackRock、Fidelity

Crisp, chewy and soft. A new taste of early summer: fragrant brûlée fresh bagel × refreshing homemade lemon cream.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:Bone株式会社、ボーノベーカリ

A total of 8,174 stores nationwide are taking part! Beat the heat with a cool break at drugstores! “Enjoy the Hot Summer! Take a Cool Break Campaign” starts Thursday, May 14

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人ジャパンデザイン、環境省、熱中症予防声かけプロジェクト

“PartnerProp” is the only “Leader” in the agency management system category at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Spring

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社パートナープロップ、ITreview

Blockchain Lock launches “UnlockOS,” a browser app designed to maximize facility operating revenue. Its first release is a pay-per-use billing feature.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:ブロックチェーンロック株式会社、Apple、Google、PayPay、Stripe

“LENZ,” a real estate investment brand focused on future value, to exhibit at “Asset Management EXPO Summer”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:株式会社トーシンパートナーズ、RX JAPAN合同会社、株式会社トーシンパートナーズホールディングス、浦和レッドダイヤモンズ

83% repeat customer rate in the Toyama area. What is the “eye-area analysis design for adults” practiced by “eyedeal BEAUTY LABORATORY,” which has earned support across the prefecture?

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

eyedeal BEAUTY LABORATORY offers “less-is-more design” eye beauty services for women aged 30-40, achieving a high repeat customer rate of 83% in the Toyama area.

Companies mentioned:株式会社and US

LINE marketing tool “L Step” begins integration with hyperautomation tool “Yoom”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:株式会社Maneql、Yoom株式会社

Japan-made AI character chat game “Oz Chat” surpasses 200,000 total players and 45 million round-trip chats. Expands support for official AI character chats and AITuber creation authorized by rights holders

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Japanese AI character chat game “Oz Chat” surpasses 200,000 players; Trippy to expand support for rights-holder-authorized official AI characters and AITuber services.

Companies mentioned:株式会社Trippy

“Otolio” launches automatic registration of Salesforce sales meeting notes

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:エピックベース株式会社、積水化学工業株式会社

“FAST Financial Accounting” to be introduced in Nakatsu City; development begins in a Google Cloud environment

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:ジャパンシステム株式会社、大分県中津市、丸紅情報システムズ株式会社、グーグル・クラウド・ジャパン合同会社、Google LLC

Planning and production of “She is Legend” solo concert merchandise | Capturing the world of “Watching The Perfect Star” [株式会社トランス]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社トランス、株式会社WFS、株式会社ビジュアルアーツ、株式会社トランザクション

[Starting May 14] “RATTORIA, À LA CARTE!” event featuring tableware for a seaside restaurant experience to be held at BASIC AND ACCENT locations nationwide.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社フィル・エ・クチーレ

“Running on instinct” is a recipe for disaster in food e-commerce… Free release of a lean KPI template for tracking sales, CVR and repeat purchase rates every month!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社GOAT

Elephant Stone releases new branding film featuring music by Cornelius. The film, created with participation from all employees, uses the methodology of its flagship service “ROOT”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

To mark its 15th anniversary, Elephant Stone releases a new brand film created with the participation of all employees and featuring music by renowned musician Cornelius.

Companies mentioned:株式会社エレファントストーン、ElephantStone (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

“toypo” surpasses 2 million cumulative users! New business development to build on its rapidly expanding behavioral data platform

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

OriginalToypo 的行為數據平台「toypo」累計用戶數於 2026 年 4 月突破 200 萬大關。

Companies mentioned:株式会社トイポ、ぐるなび、株式会社NTTデータ東海、西尾信用金庫、天拝の郷株式会社、福岡市

Maindia × ライオン株式会社 deliver an end-to-end process, from insight discovery to concept development, through a “human × AI hybrid”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Minedia and Lion Corporation partner to use “human × AI hybrid” technology to create a fast, end-to-end process from uncovering consumer insights to validating product concepts.

Companies mentioned:株式会社マインディア、ライオン株式会社

FUNDROP Fund No. 35 concludes its operating period, completing repayment and distribution at the initially projected yield of 5.5%

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:ONE DROP INVESTMENT 株式会社

Because we are different, there are sounds we can make—AI creative platform PixAI releases a special-edition music video for “凸凹MUSIC DAYS” by yozuca* and Katsuhiko Kurosu

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Metanomaly’s AI creative platform PixAI releases a special-edition music video for its spring campaign theme song and introduces new features, including an AI image editing model.

Companies mentioned:Metanomaly株式会社、Sensor Tower

In response to growing heatstroke prevention needs, launches “KURO-Q,” a heatstroke prevention system using WBGT

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

PC Phase launches “KURO-Q,” a cloud-based heatstroke prevention system based on the WBGT index, featuring high-precision sensors and real-time alert logging; it has been adopted at after-school childcare facilities.

Companies mentioned:ピーシーフェーズ株式会社、シダックス大新東ヒューマンサービス株式会社

Notice of exhibiting at the IFCAA 2026 NAGOYA International Fire and Disaster Prevention Exhibition

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社モリタホールディングス、株式会社モリタ

“Shark® ChillPill Personal Cooling Fan,” which raised over 110 million yen in crowdfunding, set for general release!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:シャークニンジャ合同会社、Shark Operating LLC

[Over 100 applicants] MagicSuccess opens recruitment for the 4th and 5th cohorts of “Practical CS Training”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社UPDATA announced that cumulative enrollment in its “Practical CS Training” program, designed for SaaS companies, has surpassed 100 people and that applications are open for the 4th and 5th cohorts. It will also hold a free webinar on “The Customer Lifecycle in the AI Era” on June 2.

Companies mentioned:株式会社UPDATA、株式会社スタメン、株式会社KiteRa、株式会社Jストリーム

[New product] Digitizing paper label operations in logistics and manufacturing. Launch of a battery-free “visible RFID” Smart Tag with a large 3.7-inch screen

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:株式会社アイオイ・システム、TOPPANホールディングス株式会社

Amanek Beppu to host a hotel work-experience program over summer vacation where children “learn while traveling” | Hospitality training in English also planned in anticipation of inbound demand

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:株式会社アマネク、SHIPS

“女子高生ラボ,” a marketing group that brings the authentic voices of Gen Z to companies, appoints exclusive egg model Serina Sato as its 2nd ambassador!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社with t

Subsidy update for small businesses considering machinery replacement—a subsidy covering a 1/3 out-of-pocket share is now open for applications

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社Franca AI

“TOYOSU STREET PARK FES,” an urban street festival celebrating LaLaport Toyosu’s 20th anniversary, draws 28,666 visitors over 5 days

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社MoveX、三井ショッピングパーク アーバンドック ららぽーと豊洲、アルバルク東京、清水建設江東ブルーシャークス、東京ユナイテッドバスケットボールクラブ

[First along the Tokyu lines] The surprise of “freshly baked despite being frozen.” Kobeya, founded 108 years ago, brings its smart bakery concept to Futako-Tamagawa, opening Thursday, May 21

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社神戸屋

Manhattan Associates named a Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for WMS for the 18th consecutive time

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:Manhattan Associates Inc.、マンハッタン・アソシエイツ株式会社、ガートナー社 (Gartner)

Original【日本最大級】創業・成長期スタートアップ/起業家の祭典!ROCKET PITCH NIGHT TOKYO : Bloom 2026 は大盛況のうちに終了!6組の登壇者がAwardを受賞

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:一般社団法人ベンチャー・カフェ東京、KPMGあずさ監査法人、tekaro、Nailoo、株式会社TAIZAN、UPCYCLE Technologies株式会社、AfterGlow、株式会社SATSOIL

Applications open for the 18th Kiraboshi Top School, a training program for the next generation of small and medium-sized business leaders!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社きらぼしコンサルティング、きらぼしグループ、ダイヤ精機株式会社、きらぼし銀行

For summer gifts and Oseibo. Kamakurayama, the renowned roast beef restaurant, is offering free nationwide shipping through August 15 on its long-selling “Kamakura Dayori Hamburger Steak Assortment of 3 Types”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社レストラン鎌倉山

Altius Link adopts AI role-play tool “amptalk coach” for new-hire training at its BPO operations

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:amptalk株式会社、アルティウスリンク株式会社

“アイスは別腹” to hold a limited-time matcha fair at each location!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:株式会社UNI

AI recruitment platform “AUTOHUNT” launches an “SNS-integrated talent pool feature” to maintain ongoing connections with candidates

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

XAION DATA announced the launch of an “SNS-integrated talent pool feature” for its AI recruitment platform “AUTOHUNT,” helping companies combine past candidate records with social media data to maintain recruitment contact over the medium to long term.

Companies mentioned:株式会社XAION DATA

Kong joins the nonprofit organization Financial IT Association (FITA)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:Kong株式会社、特定非営利活動法人金融IT協会

Is the idea that “young people are no fun to hang out with” outdated? 80% of Gen Z sales professionals are “positive” about work-related socializing such as drinks and golf

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

OriginalSALES GO 調查顯示,8成Z世代業務對高爾夫或飲酒應酬持正面態度,而50代則多認為應酬是浪費時間。

Companies mentioned:SALES GO株式会社

Sponsors the GO CUP 2026, one of the world’s largest junior soccer tournaments, held in Brazil. Japan’s team achieves the remarkable feat of reaching the Gold League for the first time in its history!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:行知学園株式会社、一般財団法人YTKスポーツ振興財団

Fostering parent-child conversation and enriching communication! Release of “ことたね,” an AI game app supervised by a speech-language-hearing therapist

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

On May 14, 2026, BBMedia released “ことたね,” an AI game app supervised by a speech-language-hearing therapist that aims to encourage parent-child communication through games featuring AI-generated images.

Companies mentioned:ビービーメディア株式会社

Boomi and ServiceNow announce a partnership to advance data utilization across enterprises

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:Boomi, LP.、Boomi株式会社、ServiceNow、Lightedge、Snowflake、SunBridge Partners, Inc.

BAUM launches hand wash and room spray in its HINOKI FOREST fragrance as signature scents.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:資生堂ジャパン株式会社、BAUM、資生堂

Discussing the front lines of local government digital transformation with the deputy mayor of 足立区—speaking at the 5th Local Government Summit

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社セブン・ペイメントサービス、株式会社セブン銀行、Sansan株式会社、足立区

Pure gold giveaway campaign! Everyone has a chance to win a “pure gold cassette” recreating the cassette for “Route 16 Turbo”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:サンソフト、サン電子株式会社

Cosmedy Pharmaceutical founder Fumio Kamiyama receives the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays

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Companies mentioned:コスメディ製薬株式会社、積水化学工業株式会社、上海医薬工業研究院、ストラカン製薬、パシフィック製薬

Flora selected for Kyoto Sangyo 21’s “Reiwa 7 Fiscal Year Kyoto Economic Gardening Support Enhancement Program”

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Flora receives support from Kyoto Sangyo 21 to use integrated wearable device and LINE data to analyze female athletes’ physiological and biological data.

Companies mentioned:Flora株式会社、公益財団法人京都産業21

“Suguraku,” a Word add-in with free basic features, launches an “Internal Regulations Revision Feature Set”

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On May 14, 2026, FRAIM Corporation launched the “Internal Regulations Revision Feature Set” for its Word add-in “Suguraku,” automating 四 cumbersome processes.

Companies mentioned:FRAIM株式会社、Microsoft

Nippon Kodo launches “Kemuri Lab,” a new brand focused on the value of incense smoke; first release is “Hyotenko,” menthol-infused incense, on May 20

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Companies mentioned:株式会社日本香堂

[Event report] More than 4,200 visitors came to Kamakura Arts Center during Golden Week! “What If You Walked Through the World of Dementia?” exhibition held in 鎌倉市.

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The “What If You Walked Through the World of Dementia?” exhibition organized by NPO issue+design in 鎌倉市 attracted more than 4,200 visitors, and 98% of participants changed their perceptions of dementia.

Companies mentioned:特定非営利活動法人イシュープラスデザイン、NPO法人ボーダレスファウンデーション、鎌倉市、日本財団

From “Gakuen Idolmaster,” Temari Tsukimura becomes a 1/7-scale figure in the Re;IRIS Ver.!

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Japanese figure maker Design COCO announced a 1/7-scale Re;IRIS version figure of Temari Tsukimura from “Gakuen Idolmaster,” with preorders open starting today.

Companies mentioned:株式会社デザインココ、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

[Long-awaited 3rd Ginza location] The impact of “freshly baked despite being frozen.” the SILK Ginza Sakura-dori, a women-only personal machine Pilates studio, opens Friday, May 15 | Offering personal machine Pilates in a refined space

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Women-only machine Pilates studio “the SILK” will open its 3rd Ginza location on May 15, 2026, offering private training space and trial promotions.

Companies mentioned:株式会社HYV

Enjoy freshly made sparkling water from the world’s No. 1 sparkling water brand in just 5 seconds! We’re confident you’ll love it, so we offer a full refund guarantee if you’re not satisfied. SodaStream announces its “Satisfaction Guarantee Campaign”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:ソーダストリーム株式会社、グローバルデータ社

Understated elegance in a single piece. The world’s finest cotton, made light enough for summer. カナダグース introduces “MADE IN JAPAN” T-shirts

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Companies mentioned:株式会社カナダグースジャパン、カナダグース

HIA brand launches “Belle,” a high-back floor chair with lumbar support that has received a utility model registration

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Companies mentioned:株式会社ジェネレーションパス

Hyperautomation tool “Yoom” launches API integration with LINE marketing tool “L Step”

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Companies mentioned:Yoom株式会社、株式会社Maneql

A time when inflation is widening the gap in recruitment and retention | Seminar for HR and back-office professionals

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Kort Valuta will hold a personnel management seminar on May 27, 2026, exploring how welfare strategies can improve employee retention in an era of high prices.

Companies mentioned:株式会社Kort Valuta、株式会社KortValuta、クレシェンド社労士事務所

PingCAP sponsors “AI Engineering Summit Tokyo 2026,” an event to be held in June.

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Companies mentioned:PingCAP株式会社、ファインディ株式会社

British baby brand Joie Signature to launch new series “elipto™” and “i-Harbour™” exclusively at Akachan Honpo from Friday, May 29.

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Companies mentioned:株式会社赤ちゃん本舗、株式会社カトージ

[小野建株式会社] 小野剛, the company’s representative director and president, to present individual awards at the final game of the ライジングゼファーフクオカ 2025–26 season.

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Companies mentioned:小野建株式会社、ライジングゼファーフクオカ、ベルテックス静岡

[BAMBI WATER] Seamless bra top that sold out immediately last year gets an upgrade! Relaunching with “long-lasting cooling” technology!

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Companies mentioned:株式会社ラングレー

[Free online seminar on Wednesday, May 27] Why AI adoption is not progressing and how to make it take hold on the front lines

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Companies mentioned:ARアドバンストテクノロジ株式会社

HERP AI Recruiter launches “AI Hiring Requirements Suggestions” as the second installment of its new feature releases.

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Companies mentioned:株式会社HERP

株式会社セラク introduces next-generation AI code editor Cursor Enterprise across the company.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:株式会社セラク

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