# AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-15 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 2 of 5

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 387 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 88 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 京都府宇治田原町 and 合同会社LOCUS BRiDGE Sign Partnership Agreement, Providing Ongoing Support for “Communications That Get the Message Across”

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:30:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000159606.html
- anchor: #n393872
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社LOCUS BRiDGE、京都府宇治田原町

京都府宇治田原町 and LOCUS BRiDGE have signed a partnership agreement. Through Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ “Regional Revitalization Entrepreneur” program, experts will help improve local public relations and information sharing.

## “Digital Lake Biwa Museum” and “Biwahaku GIS” Receive Major Revamps

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000183099.html
- anchor: #n393880
- Companies mentioned: 滋賀県立琵琶湖博物館、日本野鳥の会滋賀、滋賀県野鳥の会

The Lake Biwa Museum has extensively updated the “Digital Lake Biwa Museum” and “Biwahaku GIS” websites, making a wealth of valuable digital materials and 3D models available.

## Call for Applications Opens for the FY Reiwa 8 Regional Economic Policy Promotion Project Subsidy (Project to Create Repeat Visitors Through Film and Arts and Culture)

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000139830.html
- anchor: #n393879
- Companies mentioned: Yamaide Art Office 株式会社、経済産業省

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry grant program “HAMA CONNECTED” is accepting applications for projects using art and design to revitalize 12 municipalities in Fukushima.

## “2026 Weather-Based Merchandising Calendar, Second Half”: 52-Week Promotional Merchandising Calendar That Makes Countermeasures for Extreme Weather and Temperature Fluctuations Easy to See at a Glance, Now on Sale

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000016941.html
- anchor: #n393878
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クレオ、日本気象協会

クレオ and the Japan Weather Association have released the “2026 Weather-Based Merchandising Calendar, Second Half,” helping retailers plan targeted promotions in response to extreme weather.

## 【Kantsu HD】Accelerating Digital Transformation in Education: Takes Over 株式会社サンワ’s “School Mall” Fee Collection and Sales Platform for Public Schools

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000161.000026898.html
- anchor: #n393877
- Companies mentioned: 関通ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社サンワ

關通HD will take over Sanwa’s public school fee collection and sales platform “School Mall,” accelerating digital transformation in education.

## Alue, a Provider of Talent Development and Employee Training, Announces Schedule of Free Online Seminars for HR Professionals. Topics Focus on Workplace Challenges, from New Employee Development to Training Design and Strategic Thinking

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000169.000052583.html
- anchor: #n393876
- Companies mentioned: アルー株式会社

Talent development company Alue has announced its schedule of free online seminars for late May 2026, focusing on new employee training and corporate analysis skills.

## Notice Regarding the Launch of a Reseller Program for the AI Voice Agent “Terry2 mini”

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000187.000033941.html
- anchor: #n393875
- Companies mentioned: Hmcomm株式会社

Hmcomm announced the launch of a reseller sales program for its AI voice assistant “Terry2 mini” as it seeks to expand its presence in the corporate market.

## New event “Kamisanpo! The Land of Humans and Fairies, Ailee” launches in “Quiz RPG: The Wizard and the Black Cat’s Wiz”!

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001954.000004473.html
- anchor: #n393874
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コロプラ

Colopl’s mobile game “The World of the White Cat” launched a new event, “Kamisanpo! The Land of Humans and Fairies, Ailee,” and a limited-time gacha on May 15, 2026.

## 12th anniversary event Episode 1 “XENO:CHRONICLE” launches in “Shironeko Project NEW WORLD’S”!

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001955.000004473.html
- anchor: #n393873
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コロプラ、SMILE BASE CAFE、Amazon.com, Inc.、Google LLC

Colopl’s mobile game “Shironeko Project NEW WORLD’S” held the first installment of its 12th anniversary event, “XENO:CHRONICLE,” on May 15, featuring new characters and commemorative merchandise.

## New “Color Blossom” jewelry watch unveiled by ルイ·ヴィトン

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:23:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002429.000060591.html
- anchor: #n391485
- Companies mentioned: ルイ･ヴィトン ジャパン株式会社、ルイ·ヴィトン、ラ·ファブリク·デュ·タン ルイ·ヴィトン、ラ·ファブリク·デ·ザール

Louis Vuitton has unveiled a new jewelry watch from its “Color Blossom” collection, modeled by brand ambassador Ana de Armas.

## 2 premium shochu labels from SHOCHU REPUBLIC win double honors in the shochu and awamori category of TWSC2026

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:22:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000047009.html
- anchor: #n391486
- Companies mentioned: 南山物産株式会社、宇都酒造、紅乙女酒造、TWSC実行委員会

## [Starting July 2] Practical Seminar on Building an Organization for Globalization (Session 1: Identifying Challenges in Overseas Expansion) [Free]

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:22:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000161331.html
- anchor: #n391487
- Companies mentioned: 公益財團法人 日本生産性本部、公益財團法人 東京都中小企業振興公社、タマノイ酢株式会社、株式会社花善、重光産業株式会社

## Media Links strengthens visualization and operational management functions for its Xscend IP transmission platform through integration with the DataMiner operations management platform application

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:20:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000028223.html
- anchor: #n391488
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メディアリンクス、Skyline Communications

## Horiemon AI School tests the legal review performance of major generative AI tools through blind scoring by lawyers using Claude for Legal, ChatGPT and Gemini

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:20:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000126.000142396.html
- anchor: #n391489
- Companies mentioned: ホリエモンAI学校株式会社、Anthropic、Google、OpenAI

## Media Links expands into Southeast Asian markets through partnership with Clearcast Asia—announces reseller agreement at Broadcast Asia 2026

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:19:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000028223.html
- anchor: #n391490
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メディアリンクス、Clearcast Asia、JAA Systems (JAA.S)

## “Lemonade Tamago,” with the fresh aroma of just-picked lemons, is now on sale to popular demand

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:19:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000182.000107337.html
- anchor: #n391491

Ginza Tamaya is selling its new “Lemonade Tamago,” which showcases the flavor of lemon. Promoting it as a new Tokyo souvenir staple, the company is distributing it mainly at train stations and airports and highlighting its refreshing taste.

## 〈N.Y.C.SAND〉, popular for its gooey caramel, returns to 大丸京都店! Limited quantities of “N.Y. Matcha Caramel Sandwich,” an elegant Japanese-style sweet celebrating matcha, will also be available

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:19:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000183.000107337.html
- anchor: #n391492
- Companies mentioned: 大丸京都店、大丸東京店

〈N.Y.C.SAND〉 will open for a limited time at 大丸京都店, selling its classic caramel sandwiches as well as the limited-quantity “N.Y. Matcha Caramel Sandwich.”

## Fermented soybean snack “Daizu Tempeh CHIPS” sponsors the 2026 Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER Stair Climbing Challenge Nagoya event, to be held on May 23

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:18:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000176424.html
- anchor: #n391493
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DRAGON AGENCY

DRAGON AGENCY will sponsor the Nagoya tower-climbing race on May 23, promoting its fermented soybean snack “Daizu Tempeh CHIPS” with a booth and staff participation in the race.

## “Raise a toast with your voice”—proposing a new “voice pairing” experience that combines sake with the voice of your favorite creator. The “V-SAKE Collection,” a co-creation project between VTubers and Niigata breweries, gets underway in earnest

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:17:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000077.000029185.html
- anchor: #n391494
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FARM8、株式会社イタチ、津南醸造、高野酒造、株式会社FERMENT8

FARM8 has launched the “V-SAKE Collection,” a project combining Niigata sake and VTubers. Scanning a QR code on the bottle lets customers listen to exclusive voice content, creating a new “voice pairing” tasting experience.

## [50th anniversary project of 伊豆シャボテンリゾート株式会社] New areas open at Izu Shaboten Zoo! “Monkey Terrace,” home to white-faced sakis and tufted capuchins, and “Hands-on Horse-Riding Ranch,” welcoming a one-humped camel

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:16:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000266.000038159.html
- anchor: #n391495
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社伊豆シャボテン公園、伊豆シャボテンリゾート株式会社

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Izu Shaboten Zoo has opened two new areas, “Monkey Terrace” and “Hands-on Horse-Riding Ranch,” and introduced a range of animals, including white-faced sakis and a one-humped camel.

## Notice of “BEMANI PRO LEAGUE -SEASON 6-”

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:16:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000169916.html
- anchor: #n391496
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コナミアーケードゲームス、株式会社共和コーポレーション、株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment、株式会社レジャラン、株式会社 シルクハット エンターテイメント、株式会社タイトー、株式会社ラウンドワンジャパン、株式会社山崎屋

Konami Arcade Games has announced the esports competition “BEMANI PRO LEAGUE -SEASON 6-,” featuring three music games and teams fielded by seven companies.

## Hiroyuki Fujieda of Hitachi Building Systems wins the “IPC Soldering Contest 2026 Japan Championship,” organized by グローバル・エレクトロニクス・アソシエーション

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:16:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000164665.html
- anchor: #n391497
- Companies mentioned: グローバル・エレクトロニクス・アソシエーション、株式会社日立ビルシステム、三菱電機株式会社、パナソニックコネクト株式会社、JBC Soldering Japan 株式会社、株式会社 ジャパンユニックス、千住金属工業株式会社、株式会社日本スペリア社、化研テック株式会社、日本ボンコート株式会社

Hiroyuki Fujieda of Hitachi Building Systems won the “IPC Soldering Contest 2026 Japan Championship,” organized by グローバル・エレクトロニクス・アソシエーション. Fujieda will represent Japan at the world championship in Germany in November.

## Unicharm enters the pet care business in Brazil

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:15:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000177.000026351.html
- anchor: #n391498
- Companies mentioned: Nutrire Indústria de Alimentos Ltda.

Unicharm has made Nutrire, a Brazilian pet food manufacturer, a wholly owned subsidiary, marking its full-scale entry into the pet care business. The company aims to expand across Latin America, using Brazil—the world’s third-largest market—as a foothold.

## Notice: “Town Life × TEM: A Comprehensive Guide to Winning Lead-Generation Deals” Seminar for Beginner to Intermediate Participants

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:12:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000179222.html
- anchor: #n391499
- Companies mentioned: TEM

Town Life will hold a seminar on succeeding in advertising affiliate marketing on May 16, 2026. Featuring TEM representative Keizo as a guest, the event will share practical know-how for beginner and intermediate participants.

## TAOKE ENERGY obtains “wide-area certification” from the Minister of the Environment

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:12:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000103834.html
- anchor: #n391500

TAOKE ENERGY has obtained “wide-area certification” from the Minister of the Environment. The certification enables the collection and recycling of used lithium-ion battery modules nationwide, supporting the company’s goal of realizing a circular society.

## “Moimoi Marche” will be held at oimo＆coco. Main Store on Saturday, May 16: Enjoy a heartwarming family day with sweet potatoes. Popular food and dessert shops will gather, alongside a traditional festival hosted by 就労継続支援B型ここっと in Shizuoka City

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:12:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000156.000101362.html
- anchor: #n391501
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社nonii、熟成豚肉ダイニング HAM、J baked、一菓 ～glutenfree sweets～、ふわとろたこ焼き あじたま、テラカドコーヒー SHIZUOKA WAGON、就労継続支援B型ここっと

## “Regional Innovation Co-Creation Strategy 2026” brings together multicultural coexistence, disaster preparedness and the regional economy

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000182235.html
- anchor: #n391506
- Companies mentioned: 東京大学

The Japan Junior Chamber Kanto District Council will hold “Regional Innovation Co-Creation Strategy 2026” in Uenohara, Yamanashi Prefecture, focusing on multicultural coexistence, disaster preparedness and the regional economy. The event aims to build a sustainable local community.

## Speaking at the “Kabu Berry” investor relations seminar for individual investors on May 21

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000177698.html
- anchor: #n391505
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ネクストジェン、Kabu Berry

## Do you know any dog lovers? Tohoku’s first pet food brand, “Pekofuru,” has launched a limited-edition gift set available as an e-gift, making it easy to send via social media and suitable for summer and year-end gifts.

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000126522.html
- anchor: #n391504
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ぺこふる、株式会社カキヤ

## Proship reports ordinary profit exceeding 3 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 2026, achieving 3 consecutive years of revenue and profit growth

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000120877.html
- anchor: #n391503
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プロシップ

## Go beyond “turning images into AI art” and become a manga artist! AI manga creation platform “MOOTOON STUDIO” officially launches today, May 15, with its inaugural awards also announced

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000232.000006034.html
- anchor: #n391502
- Companies mentioned: 木村情報技術株式会社

## Now is the time to dive into Fiji’s waters! The golden diving season has arrived

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:09:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000137269.html
- anchor: #n391507
- Companies mentioned: フィジー政府観光局

斐濟迎來5至10月的最佳潛水乾季，清澈海水與豐富三大生態亮點吸引全球愛好者。

## Hydrogen-assisted bicycles arrive in Togitsu, Nagasaki.

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:08:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000161900.html
- anchor: #n391508
- Companies mentioned: YOUON JAPAN株式会社、長崎県西彼杵郡時津町

YOUON JAPAN has provided 3 hydrogen-assisted bicycles free of charge to Togitsu, Nagasaki Prefecture, making it the first municipality in Kyushu to introduce them and promoting their use for decarbonization and disaster preparedness.

## Nagasaki Marriott Hotel to hold its 4th culinary event, “Moonlight Soirée”

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:08:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001209.000037933.html
- anchor: #n391509

Nagasaki Marriott Hotel will hold its 4th culinary event, “Moonlight Soirée,” on June 12, 2026, themed around locally sourced ingredients. The executive chef will serve a special Greek-inspired course, creating a Mediterranean culinary experience.

## SHOTEN XTZ firmware update Ver.1.10 released

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:07:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000655.000071960.html
- anchor: #n391510
- Companies mentioned: Nikon、Viltrox、TTArtisan、富士フイルム、株式会社 焦点工房

Focus Studio has released firmware Ver.1.10 for the SHOTEN XTZ electronic mount adapter. The update improves compatibility with Nikon Z8 and adds support for 3 third-party lenses.

## A new staple for beating the heat? The “shake-to-cool towel” series sold more than 36,000 units in one season is half price for 3 days only | “Furifuri Cooling-kun” limited-quantity early-bird sale

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:07:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000971.000079792.html
- anchor: #n391511
- Companies mentioned: Fun Standard株式会社、株式会社RKB毎日ホールディングス、Amazon、楽天市場、BELLEMOND

BELLEMOND, a brand under Fun Standard Co., Ltd., will hold a 3-day half-price sale on its “shake-to-cool towel” series from May 15 to 17.

## Head office to relocate to Shinjuku Eastside Square on Oct. 5

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:06:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000473.000071141.html
- anchor: #n391512
- Companies mentioned: パーソルテンプスタッフ株式会社、パーソルグループ

Persol Tempstaff announced that it will relocate its headquarters to Shinjuku Eastside Square on Oct. 5, 2026, consolidating several existing offices.

## ispace announces full-year results for the fiscal year ending March 2026

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:06:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000149.000140640.html
- anchor: #n391513
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ispace、欧州宇宙機関（ESA）、米国NASA、韓国URL社、英国レスター大学、清水建設株式会社、Team Draper

ispace reported full-year results for the fiscal year ending March 2026. Project revenue reached 5.89 billion yen, buoyed by an increase in subsidies for its Japan mission, and is forecast to rise to 9 billion yen in the next fiscal year.

## DUKE KAHANAMOKU will exhibit again this year at GREENROOM FESTIVAL '26! First-ever collaboration items, too!

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:02:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000121807.html
- anchor: #n391514
- Companies mentioned: ALOHA REVOLUTION、グリーンルームフェスティバル実行委員会

アパレルブランド「DUKE KAHANAMOKU」が、5月に開催される「GREENROOM FESTIVAL '26」への出展を発表。ハワイのブランド「ALOHA REVOLUTION」との初のコラボTシャツを先行販売し、サーフカルチャーファンにアピールする。

## Follow Showa Nishikawa’s official Instagram and get ready for restful sleep before the rainy season! A giveaway campaign is offering sleep-enhancing goods that are perfect for hot, restless nights!

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:01:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000377.000031377.html
- anchor: #n391515

Showa Nishikawa is running a giveaway campaign on its official Instagram to help people prepare for restful sleep before the rainy season. Humidity-control sheets and cooling mattress pads will be awarded to 20 winners by lottery.

## Mugen Estate: First-quarter results for the fiscal year ending December 2026

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000139230.html
- anchor: #n391516
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ムゲンエステート

Mugen Estate reported its first-quarter results for 2026, with revenue and profit both falling sharply year over year, while maintaining its dividend forecast.

## thatgamecompany marks its 20th anniversary and enters a new chapter. Carrying forward the “gentle connections” nurtured through 20 years of games

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000135.000061534.html
- anchor: #n391517
- Companies mentioned: thatgamecompany, Inc.

Sky: Children of the Light developer thatgamecompany is celebrating its 20th anniversary and will continue striving to create profound emotional experiences and human connections through games.

## A Japanese-style lantern from Nintama Rantaro is coming from animate LIMITED SELECTION! Orders open on May 15 through Anisele!

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008372.000016756.html
- anchor: #n391518
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アニメイトホールディングス、株式会社アニメイト、ＮＨＫ、ＮＥＰ

The Animate Limited Selection project will release a traditional Japanese-style lantern themed around Nintama Rantaro, with preorders opening on May 15.

## Hakuhodo Gravity and Hakuhodo Cabin win gold at the 2026 Clio Awards, one of the world’s three major advertising awards

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000057218.html
- anchor: #n391519
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社博報堂Gravity、株式会社博報堂キャビン、株式会社シップス

An animation created by Hakuhodo Gravity and Hakuhodo Cabin for SHIPS’ 50th anniversary won a Gold Award at the 2026 Clio Awards, one of the world’s three major advertising awards.

## LIMNO (headquartered in Tottori City) adopts Platio Connect! Builds a no-code platform for automatically linking field data and core systems in 5 days

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000420.000010008.html
- anchor: #n391520
- Companies mentioned: アステリア株式会社、株式会社LIMNO、鳥取三洋電機、三洋テクノソリューションズ鳥取

LIMNO adopted Asteria’s no-code tool Platio Connect and completed automatic integration of field data with its core system in just 5 days, substantially reducing work hours and paper use.

## The Secret Society Eagle Talon, celebrating its 20th anniversary, gets a feature on SHIBUYA ANIME BASE! An original anime and an interview with FROGMAN about behind-the-scenes production stories are also available on ABEMA’s catch-up service

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000329.000026677.html
- anchor: #n391521
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ディー・エル・イー、株式会社AbemaTV

FROGMAN, creator of the anime The Secret Society Eagle Talon, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, appeared on an ABEMA program and discussed the behind-the-scenes stories and philosophy of handling production single-handedly.

## Raises 1 billion yen in funding from MUFG Strategic Investment

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000043357.html
- anchor: #n391561
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイビーアイ、株式会社三菱UFJ銀行、株式会社MUFGストラテジック・インベストメント、株式会社ジャパンプレミアム東京、株式会社Z、Uber

## [Perfect pronunciation by a former announcer] The official LINE account “Seungjoon’s Korean Pronunciation Boot Camp” surpasses 1万3,000 subscribers. 5 free lessons also released on YouTube

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000170601.html
- anchor: #n391560
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アクセントエース、株式会社リクルート、AVEX

前主播 Seungjoon 的韓語發音 LINE 帳號破 1.3 萬訂閱，並在 YouTube 釋出 5 部免費發音教學影片。

## From sports to education—A-GOAL conducts the international academic assessment TOFAS in Kibera slum

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000079787.html
- anchor: #n391559
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人A-GOAL、株式会社スプリックス、公益財団法人スプリックス教育財団

A-GOAL and Sprix teamed up to hold the international academic assessment TOFAS for more than 40 children in Kenya’s Kibera slum through a soccer network.

## “Freshly cooked rice” transforms organizations: The “Onakama System” takes on the challenge of communication gaps in the workplace—providing freshly cooked rice free of charge to address a lack of internal communication

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000167538.html
- anchor: #n391558
- Companies mentioned: Dashi Corporation株式会社

## [48 years in business. “All-you-can-eat raw beef tongue” at a yakiniku restaurant frequented by butchers] Enjoy premium, never-frozen raw beef tongue and freshly cooked silver rice to your heart’s content.

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000172503.html
- anchor: #n391557
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社こじま

## Lively launches Lively Scope3 Advisory, an end-to-end support program to help companies address Scope 3

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000160689.html
- anchor: #n391556
- Companies mentioned: Lively合同会社、MSCI

Lively has launched Lively Scope 3 Advisory, offering companies end-to-end consulting support for supply-chain greenhouse gas emissions, from calculation through disclosure.

## Subsidiary Atelier Book and Bed launches a limited-time “Star” themed menu at BOOK AND BED TOKYO SHINSAIBASHI

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000153230.html
- anchor: #n391555
- Companies mentioned: abc株式会社、アトリエブックアンドベッド株式会社

BOOK AND BED TOKYO Shinsaibashi, operated by a subsidiary of abc株式会社, will launch an early-summer limited-time “Stars” themed menu starting May 1, 2026.

## Gold Online Shinsho’s The Trump Show and Taxation of the Ultra-Wealthy: Tax Hikes or Tax Cuts?—The Truth About America Reflected in Its Tax System published on Amazon Kindle ★ New book and free campaign [3 days only] May 15–17

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000030719.html
- anchor: #n391554
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社幻冬舎ゴールドオンライン、Amazon、税理士法人奥村会計事務所、OKUMURA HOLDING INC

## From Kobe, the rare 5-year-aged sake ZUI SAKE 2020 Ko will be back on sale in limited quantities from May 18, following a strong response to its initial release

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000127012.html
- anchor: #n391553
- Companies mentioned: 早駒運輸株式会社、株式会社神戸酒心館、湊川隧道保存友の会

## バカルディ社 launches new global cocktail competition FUTURE ICONS. Japan will participate, too!

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000136.000001172.html
- anchor: #n391552
- Companies mentioned: バカルディ社、バカルディ ジャパン株式会社

Bacardi Japan announced its participation in the FUTURE ICONS cocktail competition, spanning 14 Asia-Pacific countries and seeking the next generation of classic cocktails.

## Notice Regarding the Merger of SBI VC Trade and SBINFT

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000141.000013931.html
- anchor: #n391551
- Companies mentioned: SBIホールディングス株式会社、SBI VCトレード株式会社、SBINFT株式会社

## T.T Saitama table tennis clinic presented by Saitama Toyopet confirmed for July 12, 2026!

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000038300.html
- anchor: #n391550
- Companies mentioned: T.T彩たま株式会社、埼玉トヨペット株式会社

## Fermented aging-care*¹ brand FAS to hold a pop-up event at 阪急うめだ本店 starting Wednesday, May 27

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000185.000057605.html
- anchor: #n391549
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シロク、阪急うめだ本店

## Fermented aging-care*¹ brand FAS to hold a pop-up at 阪急うめだ本店 starting Friday, May 22

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000186.000057605.html
- anchor: #n391548
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シロク、阪急うめだ本店

## Japan national team forward Ayase Ueda, who helped Japan qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, named official ambassador for Budweiser Japan

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000189.000034628.html
- anchor: #n391547
- Companies mentioned: AB InBev Japan 合同会社、アンハイザー・ブッシュ・インベブ ジャパン株式会社

## Notice Regarding the Merger of SBI VC Trade and SBINFT

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000201.000059421.html
- anchor: #n391546
- Companies mentioned: SBIホールディングス株式会社、SBI VCトレード株式会社、SBINFT株式会社

SBI VC Trade and SBINFT announced they will merge on July 1, 2026, aiming to combine resources and advance comprehensive on-chain financial services.

## Japan フリトレー to continue as official sponsor of 横浜DeNAベイスターズ

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000207.000014806.html
- anchor: #n391545
- Companies mentioned: ジャパンフリトレー株式会社、横浜DeNAベイスターズ、カルビーグループ、ペプシコ、フリトレー

Japan フリトレー will continue as an official sponsor of 横浜DeNAベイスターズ for the 2026 season. It will hold new between-innings events and sell stadium-exclusive products.

## Introduces mirAIs, an AI skills visualization index to accelerate digital transformation in the housing equipment industry

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000215.000016209.html
- anchor: #n391544

Miratap Co., Ltd. will introduce mirAIs, its proprietary index for visualizing and developing all employees’ AI skills across 6 levels, starting in May 2026. The company aims to establish AI as organizational infrastructure and advance digital transformation in the housing equipment industry.

## Fluffy and rich, shaved ice specialist Nanaka offers a free taste of its meltingly delicious treats for an SNS “like♡”

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000369.000053263.html
- anchor: #n391543
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SANKO MARKETING FOODS、金の蔵

Nanaka, a summer-only shaved ice shop under SANKO MARKETING FOODS, has launched an Instagram giveaway and introduced new flavors including rich edamame milk.

## 2 engineers from Ururu selected from about 300 applications to speak at TSKaigi 2026, one of Japan’s largest TypeScript conferences: Fujita and Tateishi of the Govtech Business Division

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000377.000049287.html
- anchor: #n391542
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社うるる

株式會社うるる’s 兩 engineers selected from about 300 submissions will speak at TSKaigi 2026, one of Japan’s largest TypeScript developer conferences.

## PUBG MOBILE × Ford collaboration launches! Race across the battlefield in legendary American cars!

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000383.000082433.html
- anchor: #n391541
- Companies mentioned: KRAFTON JAPAN株式会社、Ford Motor Company

KRAFTON JAPAN has launched a collaboration between PUBG MOBILE and American automaker Ford. The Mustang GTD and F-150 Raptor R will appear in the game.

## Allied Architects and Nyx Foundation to launch joint research assessing the security resilience of an asset management system using AI agents

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000390.000058547.html
- anchor: #n391540
- Companies mentioned: アライドアーキテクツ株式会社、一般社団法人 Nyx Foundation、イーサリアム財団、京都大学、国立情報学研究所

Allied Architects and Nyx Foundation have formed a partnership to jointly research attack simulations and security assessments of blockchain asset management systems using AI agents.

## May 17 (Sun.): Nishikoi to throw the ceremonial first pitch at Hokkaido Nippon-Ham vs. Saitama Seibu; live coverage on GAORA SPORTS

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000498.000009300.html
- anchor: #n391539
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社GAORA、北海道日本ハムファイターズ、埼玉西武ライオンズ

Comedy duo Nishikoi will throw the ceremonial first pitch before the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters game on May 17, with live coverage on GAORA SPORTS.

## Following Asaka and Fujimino, adoption is expanding along the Tobu Tojo Line: Shiki City, Saitama Prefecture, introduces Surala Drill at all 12 elementary and junior high schools, with about 5,800 students beginning to use it

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000617.000003287.html
- anchor: #n391538
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社すららネット、志木市教育委員会

Surala Net’s AI learning materials, Surala Drill, were introduced at all 12 elementary and junior high schools in Shiki, Saitama Prefecture, in April 2026, for use by about 5,800 students.

## Itoki designs co-creation space “co-niwa Econifa” using domestic timber at 東京大学

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000644.000032317.html
- anchor: #n391537
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イトーキ、東京大学、農林水産省、林野庁

Itoki planned and designed “co-niwa Econifa,” a co-creation space using domestic timber at the University of Tokyo, with the aim of fostering cross-disciplinary interaction and innovation.

## Rakuten Securities’ asset-building app iGrow® revamps mutual fund detail screens and search functions

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000719.000011088.html
- anchor: #n391536
- Companies mentioned: 楽天証券株式会社

## A multifaceted, in-depth exploration enabled by “Light Depth 2,” a large-scale qualitative survey powered by an enhanced AI moderator

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000766.000004729.html
- anchor: #n391535
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クロス・マーケティング

## Realizing community well-being through “AI × amusement”! FIT-EASY Takamatsu Ota to open as the 2nd location in Kagawa Prefecture and the first in Takamatsu!

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000877.000099487.html
- anchor: #n391534
- Companies mentioned: フィットイージー株式会社、大塚製薬株式会社

## Ambassador agreement signed with Shun Ishikawa, former professional baseball player who played for 中日ドラゴンズ

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000885.000030133.html
- anchor: #n391533
- Companies mentioned: 17LIVE株式会社、中日ドラゴンズ

## [Matsuya Foods] Notice on commemorative dividends for the fiscal year ending March 2027 and forecast dividends

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000944.000047538.html
- anchor: #n391532

松屋フーズが創業60周年を記念し、2027年3月期に1株あたり年間2円の記念配当を予定。株主への感謝を示す施策で、同社の好調な業績を背景としている。

## Nijisanji talent development project VTA (Virtual Talent Academy) launches new auditions today, May 15, 2026 (Fri.)!

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001505.000030865.html
- anchor: #n391531
- Companies mentioned: ANYCOLOR株式会社

## Recruiting elementary school students in Iwate: Discover the appeal of local businesses! “Kids’ Iwate PR Ambassador Experience,” featuring Yuta Watanabe, to be held at Aiina on May 31 (Sun.)

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001659.000000112.html
- anchor: #n391530
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PR TIMES、株式会社クロス・クローバー・ジャパン

## [Reflect] Special feature on “Reflect’s timeless classics,” beloved for years, to be published on the website starting May 15 (Fri.)

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002025.000002439.html
- anchor: #n391529
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワールド、株式会社フィールズインターナショナル

## [JWSC国際スノーボード＆スケートボード専門学校] 2 new professional snowboarders emerge from JWSC, bringing the total number of graduates to 62

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002040.000032951.html
- anchor: #n391528
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NSGホールディングス、JWSC国際スノーボード＆スケートボード専門学校、小布施Quest、オンヨネ株式会社

## The venue is fully booked! Don’t give up if your preferred exam venue is closed—taking the exam at home with a score report is also an option (information on the architecture written exam open mock test)

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002323.000021078.html
- anchor: #n391527
- Companies mentioned: TAC株式会社

## About 44% of new-graduate recruitment managers say they face “challenges that are difficult to solve on their own”; need for external support comes to light

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002646.000044800.html
- anchor: #n391526
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER、株式会社プレイス＆アビリティ

## The Hiroshima City Premium Vouchers can be used throughout the hotel! Recommended accommodation packages and restaurant menus also available [グランドプリンスホテル広島]

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003690.000024668.html
- anchor: #n391525
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド、グランドプリンスホテル広島

グランドプリンスホテル広島 will accept Hiroshima City Premium Vouchers throughout the hotel starting May 20, 2026, and will offer special dining and accommodation packages.

## Accommodation package goes on sale to mark the 10th anniversary of the club floor renovation [グランドプリンスホテル広島]

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003694.000024668.html
- anchor: #n391524
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド、グランドプリンスホテル広島、広島 なだ万、宮島ロープウエー

グランドプリンスホテル広島 has launched an accommodation package commemorating the 10th anniversary of its club floor renovation.

## Digital Restaurant byGMO launches delivery integration with Uber Direct [GMO Financial Gate]

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005372.000000136.html
- anchor: #n391523
- Companies mentioned: GMOインターネットグループ株式会社、GMOフィナンシャルゲート株式会社、GMOペイメントゲートウェイ株式会社、Uber

GMO’s mobile ordering service, Digital Restaurant by GMO, has completed integration with Uber Direct.

## DMM GAMES’ lifestyle support game for women, Fleur Days, announces collaboration with the TV anime The Fish I Let Slip Away Was Big, but the Fish I Caught Was Too Big

- Published: 2026-05-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006261.000032953.html
- anchor: #n391522
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社EXNOA、株式会社サイバード、株式会社リベル・エンタテインメント

DMM GAMES’ lifestyle support game for women, Fleur Days, has announced a limited-time collaboration with the hit anime The Fish I Let Slip Away Was Big, but the Fish I Caught Was Too Big.

## GODZILLA STATION to be held at JR Shinjuku Station from May 19 (Tue.) to June 1 (Mon.)! A wide range of popular Godzilla merchandise and exclusive items will be available!

- Published: 2026-05-15T15:58:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000136134.html
- anchor: #n391423
- Companies mentioned: CCPJAPAN株式会社、東宝株式会社

## AKT Health announces HAIOps, bringing regulatory-grade governance to medical AI

- Published: 2026-05-15T15:57:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000142551.html
- anchor: #n391424
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AKT Health、株式会社Interakt

## Notice on the formulation of the “Mid-Term Management Plan 27-29”

- Published: 2026-05-15T15:55:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000085937.html
- anchor: #n391425
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォーカスシステムズ

Focus Systems announces a new medium-term management plan, targeting revenue of 45 billion yen and an operating margin of 10% in fiscal 2029.

## Regional Career announces a new article in its “Successful Career Change Interviews” series

- Published: 2026-05-15T15:54:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000008746.html
- anchor: #n391426
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リージョナルスタイル、中部電力パワーグリッド株式会社

## Local manufacturer launches a new business worth 800 million yen in 5 years; opens a “live office” in Ginza. “See it, touch it, decide.” The era of choosing offices through experience is here.

- Published: 2026-05-15T15:53:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000181768.html
- anchor: #n391427
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヤマシタ

## Seminar appearance confirmed by former Shiseido top marketer! Beauty Collection Tokyo launch announcement event on May 26 in Roppongi

- Published: 2026-05-15T15:51:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000222.000078233.html
- anchor: #n391428
- Companies mentioned: エバーリッジ株式会社、株式会社MICHI、株式会社ONSKI、株式会社Scalehack

## Breaking into the Malaysian market! 一般社団法人国際ビジネス連結機構 launches full-scale live-commerce broadcasts for Malaysia with its first exclusive livestreamer, Mall.live

- Published: 2026-05-15T15:51:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000161515.html
- anchor: #n391429
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人国際ビジネス連結機構

## A major achievement for NTG, which plans and sells the “Noto Gin” series: its imported Welsh Palo Cortado Cask Aged Gin wins gold at TWSC 2026, while Signature Style Gin takes silver

- Published: 2026-05-15T15:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000117901.html
- anchor: #n391431
- Companies mentioned: NTG、In the Welsh Wind 蒸留所、東京ウイスキー＆スピリッツコンペティション

NTG’s 兩 imported craft gins from Wales, UK, won gold and silver awards, respectively, at the TWSC 2026 tasting competition.

## PR TIMES | Joint project with Meta launches; seminar on the latest social media strategies for public relations professionals

- Published: 2026-05-15T15:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001658.000000112.html
- anchor: #n391430
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PR TIMES、Meta日本法人 Facebook Japan合同会社、株式会社マガジンハウス、宝島社、コンデナスト・ジャパン

PR TIMES and Meta partner to hold a seminar on using Instagram and Threads for corporate public relations on June 26, 2026.

## FIFA World Cup 2026™: Yuto Nagatomo comments on selection for SAMURAI BLUE (Japan national team)

- Published: 2026-05-15T15:49:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000973.000034942.html
- anchor: #n391432
- Companies mentioned: 東京フットボールクラブ株式会社 (FC東京)、浦和レッズ

Yuto Nagatomo, a player with FC Tokyo, has been officially selected for Japan’s national team (SAMURAI BLUE) for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

## An evening exploring the present-day and traditional culture of Namie, Fukushima Prefecture

- Published: 2026-05-15T15:48:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000121.000018592.html
- anchor: #n391433
- Companies mentioned: シビレ株式会社、鈴木酒造店

シビレ株式会社 will hold an experience event in Tokyo on May 18, introducing Namie Town in Fukushima Prefecture and its traditional “Taue Odori” dance, and promoting a local tour in July.

## [Joetsu—Suzuki Ryokan] Ryokan to become a business hub, offering accommodation, coworking and satellite offices when it opens on May 30

- Published: 2026-05-15T15:46:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000086910.html
- anchor: #n391434
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イノベーションパートナーズ、大島グループ、和多屋別荘、丸新電気工業

The former Suzuki Ryokan, with a 120-year history, will reopen on May 30, 2026, after renovations as a multipurpose facility combining accommodation, coworking and satellite offices.

## レイバン | Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu collection launches

- Published: 2026-05-15T15:45:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000005515.html
- anchor: #n391435
- Companies mentioned: ルックスオティカジャパン株式会社、レイバン、Lucasfilm Ltd.、エシロールルックスオティカグループ

Ray-Ban has launched a Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu collaboration eyewear collection, featuring four styles of sunglasses and optical glasses for adults and children.

## Insta360 GO 3S Retro Kit Debuts

- Published: 2026-05-15T15:42:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000151.000052813.html
- anchor: #n391436
- Companies mentioned: Insta360 Japan株式会社、Apple、Garmin、COROS、iGPSPORT

Insta360 has introduced the GO 3S Retro Kit, which captures the nostalgic appeal of film photography and offers an immersive hands-free shooting experience.