AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-15 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 5 of 7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 545 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 72 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Notice: “Cresta Summer Festival” to be held on August 11 (Tue., holiday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390820https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390820Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKamakura International FC will hold the “Cresta Summer Festival” at Gold Crest Stadium Kamakura on August 11, 2026, offering local food and a variety of hands-on activities. Advance registration is required. “Promise of Wizard” ~Our Magical Party Wiz You!~ “A Story About the Stars”: applications open for the 1st advance ticket lottery for the main performance and advance registration for the after-party app!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390819https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390819Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Promise of Wizard” will hold a special performance and after-party in July 2026, with advance ticket lottery applications opening today. Axxzia marks its 15th founding anniversary and 5th anniversary as a listed companyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390818https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390818Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “SAKAE SAKE SQUARE 2026,” featuring summer sake from Aichi and Gifu, confirmed to return to Nagoya’s Oasis 21!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390817https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390817Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [A must-see for chocolate-mint fans] The “Chocolate Mint Chiffon,” which sold out in 4 days, returns in an upgraded version. A new creation with an extra-refreshing taste goes on sale Friday, May 15.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390816https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390816Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A “real-life drinking party” with popular comedians in their 50s comes to life! A long-awaited collaboration between Hakata Hanamaru & Daikichi and Kenkoba! “I’d decided Kobayashi would be the first person we invited,” say Hanamaru and Daikichi. “I’ll be there anytime,” says Kenkoba.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390815https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390815Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ～Collaboration items by フリーズテック and コナカ・フタタ～Following a strong reception, new items keep arriving! Beat the scorching summer heat with the “氷撃シャツ”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390814https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390814Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【FANY :D】BLラッシュ、止まらない。——4タイトル連続配信で「男たちの愛」が5月を席巻https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390813https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390813Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES さりか appointed official ambassador for #頂マーラータン and sa-meshi ambassador (PR representative) @maratan_tokyo The original Japanese-style malatanghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390812https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390812Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Expanding 油そば総本店 further across the Tokyo metropolitan area! 4 壱角家 locations to reopen after consecutive renovations!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390811https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390811Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Tokyo Comic Con 2026】Main visual contest announced! Grand Prize work to be featured on posters and pamphlets; runner-up prize is the right to exhibit in Artist Alleyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390810https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390810Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会 announces that 株式会社ウィルズ has joined～Leveraging an investor base of 650,000 through shareholder benefit points and hometown tax donations to create a new donation market～https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390809https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390809Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 令和トラベル achieves a 100% employee AI utilization ratehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390808https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390808Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Results announced for the 2026 Western Liquor and Shochu/Awamori divisions of the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC), Japan’s only and one of Asia’s largest spirits competitionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390807https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390807Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES アソビュー！ launches the “Plarail Expo in KITAKYUSHU <Adult and Child Pair Tickets> Giveaway Campaign,” with 50 pairs (100 people) selected by lottery, starting May 15, 2026 (Friday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390806https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390806Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Exclusive survey】The keys to encouraging clinical trial participation are “safety” and “reliable sources of information”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390805https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390805Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Free online seminar, “【Taught by a Call Center Company!】Practical Course on Phone Etiquette and Techniques,” to be held on May 29, 2025!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390804https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390804Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Perfect One’s all-in-one beauty serum gel series surpasses 90 million units sold cumulatively and earns the No. 1 domestic sales ranking for 10 consecutive yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390803https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390803Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES クラスター and Meiji invite visitors to the much-talked-about “that house,” FOREST HILLS KINOKONOYAMA and FOREST TOWER TAKENOKONOSATO! Opens to the public on May 12!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390802Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A classic collection accented with a fleur-de-lis, adding a touch of elegance to its clear radiance, arrives from EAU DOUCE4℃https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390801https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390801Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES TOKIUM to exhibit at “Back Office DXPO Nagoya '26,” a trade show focused on improving administrative department efficiency and advancing DXhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390800https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390800Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “MURUA” to begin accepting preorders for its special collection inspired by the film The Devil Wears Prada on May 14 (Thursday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390799https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390799Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sonny Angel, whose birthday is May 15, dresses up in a pink bear costume! Introducing “Sonny Angel Plush Collection -Cuddly Bear- Pink.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390798https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390798Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES An android dressed in lolita fashion races through the city! Volume 1 of “ペアリングギア” goes on sale May 15 (Friday)!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390797https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390797Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTakeshobo Japan will release the first volume of the new manga “ペアリングギア” (Pairing Gear) on May 15, 2026, telling the story of an android girl in lolita fashion fighting in a dystopian world. Back to elementary school! A reincarnation occult mystery! Volume 1 of “月虹の教室” goes on sale May 15 (Friday)!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390796https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390796Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Hitachi agrees with Chiba Bank, Daishi Hokuetsu Bank, Toho Bank and Hokuyo Bank to establish a joint venture to consolidate back-office operationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390795https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390795Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Shintomi Town, Miyazaki Prefecture】Monthly community market “こゆ朝市” marks its 9th anniversary with a special lotteryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390794https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390794Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ★Event Information★ Starting May 22 (Friday): Have you seen their noble forms!? “重甲ビーファイター,” “ビーファイターカブト” and “ビーロボカブタック”—Metal Hero POP UP STORE coming to Nagoya!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390793https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390793Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Calling all trade show managers! A full guide to trade show strategies that generate business negotiations, from advance promotion to post-event follow-uphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390792https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390792Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Musical theater actor Kohei Kamiguchi relaunches his official fan club, UEGLAND, on Faniconhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390791https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390791Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “黒子のバスケ POP UP STORE －タロットの世界－” opens for a limited time at Shibuya Modi starting June 5!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390790https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390790Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES To mark the 25th anniversary of the TV anime Inuyasha and the start of the TV anime MAO, Japanese-style creator art is set for releasehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390789https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390789Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Merchandise for the TV anime “ガンバレ！中村くん！！” will be released by シンクイノベーション株式会社!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390788https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390788Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Nijigen no Mori’s “NARUTO&BORUTO 忍里” presents the midsummer Great Water Style Festival 2026: “Activate it!～Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu～” begins July 10 (Friday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390787https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390787Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES アスエネ calculates projected CO2 emissions for the 2026 Hibiya Music Festivalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390786https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390786Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 神戸紅茶 adds “Jasmine Mint Tropical,” fragrant with tropical fruit, and “Rooibos Lychee” to its cold-brew series, expanding the lineup to 5 flavors to suit your mood.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390785https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390785Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES From men’s skincare brand “DISM,” Japan’s first*1 skincare protein to reduce skin glycation stress is here: “DISM Skincare Protein Clear (Peach Flavor),” a food with function claimshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390784https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390784Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A new haircare series arrives from men’s skincare brand “DISM”! Its skincare-inspired formulas support a lifting*1 routine starting at the scalp. Two products—a serum shampoo and treatment pack—and a facial device for the scalp go on salehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390783https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390783Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Dear masters and mistresses, comics are a bargain for a limited time! Maid comic bundles are 50% off on d Anime Store!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390782https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390782Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The second edition of “新しい聴衆,” an event for people seeking radical musical experiences, has been announced! “新しい聴衆・六月”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390781https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390781Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The 2026 Summer Collection from “atmos pink” launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390780https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390780Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【First Tokyo location】Popular ramen shop 一天門, founded in Nakasu-Kawabata, Hakata, brings its new-style Japanese tonkotsu ramen to Kanda for the first time!! Opens May 15https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390779https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390779Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Kawasaki Plaza’s “Ready For Summer Campaign” is underwayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390778https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390778Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A cute bear-inspired corone is here, sure to be a hit with kids, too?! “GODIVA Bakery ゴディパン アーバンドック ららぽーと豊洲店” opens!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390777https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390777Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【BS Nippon TV】Ogi-Yahagi’s Classic Car Collection: “Nostalgic 2 Days,” one of Japan’s largest classic motor shows—strolling through vintage cars with Keisuke Okada. Airs Saturday, May 16, at 9 p.m.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390776https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390776Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES MILKFED. announces a collaboration collection with Hello Kitty.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390775https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390775Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「メガネスーパーAOKI御殿場店」 relocates and reopens on May 15 (Friday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390774https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390774Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Idol group “#Mooove!” member Hinano Himeno, a 148 cm angel, appears on the cover and in the opening gravure feature of Sweet Girls! “Sweet Girls vol.８” goes on sale May 15, 2026 (Friday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390773https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390773Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “SuperStream-NX Fixed Asset Management” receives certification for meeting the legal requirements for electronic bookeeping softwarehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390772https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390772Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A pop-up store for the S’YTE 2026 Spring/Summer Collection will be held at Y’s Omotesando and Y’s SUPER POSITION OKAYAMAhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390771https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390771Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES オプト wins the “Best LINE Mini App Award” at the “LINEヤフー Partner Award 2025 H2”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390770https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390770Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES TVアニメ『わたしが恋人になれるわけないじゃん、ムリムリ!（※ムリじゃなかった!?）』 オンラインくじ「くじコレ」にて販売開始！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390769https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390769Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Lottery for character goods from the TV anime "SAKAMOTO DAYS" goes on sale at "Marukuji"!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390768Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES アニメ「魔入りました！入間くん」【チェックセーラーすたいる りたーんず！】 オンラインくじ『まるくじ』にて販売開始！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390767https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390767Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【First announcement】The excitement is returning to Akiba. GiGO EXPO is entering its next phase.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390766https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390766Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Rakuten Points 2x Campaign” to be held at participating stores nationwidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390765https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390765Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES HeRIN.CYE (ヘリンドットサイ) to launch "MICKEY MOUSE"-design items on May 22 (Fri.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390764https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390764Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Win a vertical poster with an original autograph! Campaign marks the release of Iga Yomagai-sensei's "Edge Battle Money Shot" [Holly Love Books]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390763https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390763Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES As a bronze partner of 阪神タイガース, we held the "ELECOM Better being Day," our second title-sponsored gamehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390762https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390762Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES PING Apparel launches new interview series "PING ANSER"! Ryosuke Irie, a leading Japanese swimmer, appears as the first guest!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390761https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390761Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Car Goods Magazine July 2026 issue now on sale! Cover feature: Car Detailing Max!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390760https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390760Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [New release] Illustrated feature on "The Technology of Rotating Parts." "MOTOR FAN illustrated Vol.236" goes on sale May 15!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390759https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390759Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The ear-tingling situational voice drama label "Honey Mellow" will begin advance streaming of "More Than Neighbors, Less Than Lovers: The Beloved by the Intensely Sweet Sales Manager, Shiro" (CV: Chasuke) on ぼるコミ from May 15 (Fri.)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390758https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390758Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES New song "So So," imbued with enthusiasm for the 2026 national tourhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390757Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Manga animation based on the Weekly Shonen Jump series "ロクのおかしな家" released on the Jump Channel! [CV: Shoya Chiba, Takehito Koyasu]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390756Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The theme is "Nico's Birthday Party"! The TV anime "Witch Watch" POP UP SHOP in Abeno (ShoPro Mall pop-up location) opens for the first time in Osaka on May 30 (Sat.)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390755Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [二子玉川 蔦屋家電] Event on May 20 (Wed.) and 27 (Wed.) lets visitors experience the appeal of the new Vermicular Kitchen Knifehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390754Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 水面にぷかぷか浮かぶ動物たちの姿が楽しめる「PukaPukaシリーズ」第6弾！リアルな造形と丸いフォルムが特徴の「PukaPuka ぽちゃわに」が全国のカプセルトイ自販機に5月下旬より順次登場！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390753Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Amazon Music to release special programs on Prime Video and other platforms as an official supporter of "FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ’26"https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390752https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390752Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The hit romantic comedy "W Juliet," featuring a dramatic reversal and beloved by Hana to Yume readers, is available for free in its entirety for 2 days on "Hana to Yume+"!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390751https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390751Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [ホテルメトロポリタン 鎌倉] Accommodation plan includes admission tickets with priority viewing at Hasedera, a famous hydrangea spothttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390750https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390750Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A classic brought to you with dubbed audio… Release of [Dubbed Cinema CLASSICS 2nd] set for August 2026! All 6 titles in the first batch announced! Giveaway campaign open to all applicants!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390749Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Blu-ray and DVD of Ari Aster's latest film, "Eddington," set for release on July 15 (Wed.), 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390748https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390748Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES "Making clothes shopping easier and more fun for petite women"—the 3rd collaboration between BAYFLOW and popular influencer caho146cm!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390747https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390747Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES "ABEMA" announces guest appearance by snowboard halfpipe world champion Yuto Totsuka on May 16 (Sat.), the 7th day of the May Grand Sumo Tournament! "In both sports, you have to bring out everything you've built up in an instant"https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390746https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390746Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Full live coverage of all bouts from "RIZIN LANDMARK 14 in SENDAI," taking place June 6 (Sat.), on "ABEMA PPV"! Ticket sales now openhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390745https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390745Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES NCT's Yuta says, "I was sent a nude photo," revealing harassment by an "extreme fan" / "A call came from the clerk who handled my phone upgrade…" Mari Yaguchi's chilling experience with a frightening person, on "Naokiman's Urban Legend Wide Show SEASON3" #2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390744https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390744Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES "Chrono Trigger" and "Dragon Ball Z" rank near the top! "April 2026 AmiAmi Figure Monthly Ranking"https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390743https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390743Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Is "Down with war!" harassment!? 劇団チャリT企画 opens its 40th production, "Bun/Dan," on May 20 (Wed.)! A black comedy depicting contemporary Japan, where "division" and "paranoia" spiral out of controlhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390742https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390742Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [ザ・ホテル青龍 京都清水] Special viewing plan offers close-up views of the festival floats in Kyoto during summer, as Gion Matsuri music fills the air—enjoy the festival from a cool, premium seathttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390741https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390741Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Additional dates announced] Robert Akiyama Ryuji presents "10th Anniversary Creators' File: The Grand Exhibition That Gives You Heartburn," which has drawn a cumulative audience of 90,000 across 7 cities nationwide, will finally come to Shizuoka PARCO from July 15 (Wed.)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390740https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390740Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES "OUTDOOR MONSTER," beloved by passionate fans, holds its first art exhibition, "OUTDOOR MONSTER 1st ART EXHIBITION —DRIP NATURE—," at Sendai PARCO!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390739https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390739Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Opening next week!] "Bread Festival 2026 in F Village" brings 27 popular bakeries from across Japan together in Hokkaido!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390738https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390738Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES "Pia MUSIC COMPLEX (PMC) Vol.40," featuring a special Monaki book, goes on sale May 21 (Thu.)! Short video released of Monaki introducing PMC with an "aiueo" acrostichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390737https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390737Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Sesame Street Market] New "HELLO! JAPAN" collection brings Sesame Street friends together to enjoy local specialties from around Japan in a lively, playful style <May 21 (Thu.)>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390736Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Yasashii's Tai takes over Shibuya Mangeki for the first time for 2 consecutive nights! "Yasashii's Tai presents: Seven Wonderful Views of Shibuya, Two Nights in a Row" to be held!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390735Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Picard's popular "Poêlée Potatoes" gets a special limited-quantity edition made with potatoes awarded the "Label Rouge" designationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390734https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390734Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Tirol Choco joins the "Puku Peta" sticker series, featuring a glass-like sheen and a cute puffy look!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390733https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390733Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The "Explanations So Clear They're Almost Too Clear" problem book series, praised for explanations that are "truly incredibly easy to understand," gets a simultaneous reprint of 2 titles! Ideal for helping middle school students make independent study a habithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390732https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390732Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Marking 50,000 copies sold] 65 practice problems omitted from "Master Key Mathematics I・A・II・B + Vectors" published online! Build the foundation of the "thinking framework" needed to pass entrance exams with 1 bookhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390731https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390731Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Special-edition box set of the paperback "Kaidan Hyakumonogatari" series by Natsuhiko Kyogoku now available for preorder on Kadokawa Store! Design concept unveiled!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390730https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390730Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES AndTech to hold online Zoom seminar on "Development of Perovskite Solar Cell Module Materials and Ensuring Long-Term Reliability" on June 23 (Tue.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390629https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390629Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 +0900JapanPR TIMES "Materials aren't arriving" has risen 3.8 times. Impact has spread from fuel costs to materials, pesticides and fertilizers. Production sites enter a new phase 2 months after the Strait of Hormuz blockadehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390630https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390630Fri, 15 May 2026 11:59:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Yokohama Takashimaya] The only Japanese destination selected as a "must-visit travel destination in the world"! Yamagata's gourmet foods and crafts, now attracting global attention, gather in one place! Yamagata Exhibition opens!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390631https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390631Fri, 15 May 2026 11:58:29 +0900JapanPR TIMES COS announces its first store in Nagoya and pop-up stores in Tokyo and Kyotohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390632https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390632Fri, 15 May 2026 11:58:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES Rainbow brilliance colors the lake: 46th Kinshuko Lakeside Festival to be held May 30https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390633Fri, 15 May 2026 11:57:57 +0900JapanPR TIMES Photography permitted! Make a wish upon a star at the planetarium with "Tanabata Welcome Dome," starting June 5 (Fri.)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390634Fri, 15 May 2026 11:56:43 +0900JapanPR TIMES [UNION STATION by MEN'S BIGI] Summer Collection 2026 unveiledhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390635Fri, 15 May 2026 11:55:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES "Solid Knight" transforms travel with Made-in-Japan precision, introducing the series' first front-opening model. Available in carry-on size for domestic flights and 5 colors, launching in June 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390636Fri, 15 May 2026 11:55:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Mercure Tokyo Hibiya] Restaurant La Scène to serve its seasonal "Cherry Mille-Feuille" from May 20 (Wed.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-12/index-en-p5.html#n390637Fri, 15 May 2026 11:54:51 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe restaurant La Scène at Mercure Tokyo Hibiya will offer a seasonal dessert, "Cherry Mille-Feuille," from May 20 to June 30, combining Japanese and U.S. cherries.