AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-15 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 180 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 82 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en 【山形県米沢市】呑んで「時代」を語ってほしい。自然栽培米を使用した日本酒をふるさと納税で提供https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394117https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394117Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESYonezawa City in Yamagata Prefecture has added Jidai, a junmai sake brewed by local company Chiba Taiyo Farm with the rare, pesticide-free naturally cultivated rice Sawanohana, to its hometown tax donation rewards. [Congratulations on selection for the Japan national team] STVV sponsor インキュベーター株式会社 launches a special free-trial campaign today for its sales-list creation tool Akamane List!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394116Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo celebrate the selection of 兩 STVV players for Japan's national team, Incubater Co. has launched a free-trial campaign for its B2B sales-list creation tool Akamane List. Flitto's Chat Translation AI solution for meetings officially integrated into Cisco's Webex collaboration platformhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394115Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFlitto's Chat Translation AI solution has been officially integrated into Cisco Webex, enabling real-time translation in 34 languages. 甘味処鎌倉から、3つの味を一箱で楽しめる新商品「鎌倉三味 9個入り」が登場https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394114Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKamakura Kanmidokoro will launch Kamakura Sanmi, a 9-piece box featuring 三 popular warabi mochi flavors—black sesame, soybean flour and matcha—from May 22. [No one can come between the two! Brilliant Thorn finally joins the fray!] Story synopsis and preview stills released for episode 31, “A Step Forward,” of the TV anime DIGIMON BEATBREAK!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394113https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394113Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESToei Animation has exclusively released the synopsis and preview images for episode 31, “A Step Forward,” of the TV anime DIGIMON BEATBREAK, which is scheduled to air on May 17. Shinko Electric Industries announces financial results for the fiscal year ended March 2026.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394112https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394112Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESShinko Electric Industries reports strong growth in both revenue and earnings for the fiscal year ended March 2026, with net profit reaching 5.208 billion yen. Additional cast announced: Kazuya Nakai to appear at the special “Akaribi Festival” stage event for “Akari no Moribito”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394111https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394111Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESVoice actor Kazuya Nakai will join the cast of the special stage event “Akaribi Festival” for the lighthouse-personification project “Akari no Moribito,” taking place on August 1. Figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu and costume designer Satomi Ito’s collaboration project, “Couture on Ice: Yuzuru Hanyu × Satomi Ito Photo Book,” to be released on Friday, July 24.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394110https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394110Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe premium photo book “Couture on Ice,” a collaboration between Yuzuru Hanyu and Satomi Ito, will be released on July 24 at a price of 27,500 yen. An exhibition celebrating the publication of “Couture on Ice: Yuzuru Hanyu × Satomi Ito Photo Book” will open on Friday, July 24, 2026.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394109https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394109Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn exhibition of costumes and photography for “Couture on Ice,” celebrating the release of the photo book collaboration between Yuzuru Hanyu and designer Satomi Ito, will be held at Tokyo Tower. Real estate crowdfunding platform CAMEL appoints investor and talent Anri Sugihara as official ambassador.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394108Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESReal estate crowdfunding platform CAMEL announced that it has appointed investor and entertainer Anri Sugihara as its official ambassador, aiming to attract more women and first-time investors. Anime production company Infinite to launch e-commerce site “Infiniccho.” on Friday, May 15!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394107https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394107Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAnime planning and production company Infinite will launch an e-commerce site for anime fans on May 15, offering distinctive merchandise inspired by settings from its works, with an opening discount at half price. Tissot Pinarello Special Edition combines Swiss precision with Italian performance.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394106https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394106Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTISSOT and Italian bicycle brand Pinarello have teamed up for the first time to launch the “Tissot Pinarello Special Edition” watch. Storage-unit awareness stands at 98.1% and usage experience at 22.8%: use is spreading in urban areas, with further growth expected [Storage Trends Survey 2026].https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394105https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394105Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording to a recent survey, awareness of self-storage units in Japan is as high as 98.1%, but only 22.8% have used one; demand is expected to continue growing as living spaces shrink. A “modern nenbutsu dance” in a temple more than 100 years old: Japanese-inspired fashion brand “REZEN KYOTO” opens at Soden-in.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394104https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394104Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESIGA’s Japanese-style fashion brand “REZEN” has opened a new store inside Soden-in, a temple with a 百年 history in Kyoto, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern fashion to create a new experience that transcends boundaries. Vino Terrace’s 2026 Advanced Course, second half, now open for enrollment.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394103https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394103Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESVino Terrace has launched the second half of its 2026 online advanced course, exploring wine regions in depth for those who have passed the sommelier or wine expert examinations. A new value in Japanese sake cultivated over 16 years: SAKE HUNDRED begins accepting lottery entries for its vintage sake “Reihi” on June 4.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394102Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSAKE HUNDRED will begin a lottery sale on June 4 for “Reihi,” a limited-edition premium sake aged at near-freezing temperatures for 16 years. FCジュロン announces strategic partnership with SKASports (India).https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394101Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSingapore football club FC Jurong and Indian sports investment company SKASports have entered into a strategic partnership to advance football in Asia. Limited-time feature page for Father’s Day return gifts launches as part of Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture’s hometown tax program.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394100Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESIzumi City in Kagoshima Prefecture has launched a feature showcasing hometown tax return gifts for Father’s Day, including local specialties such as shochu and eel. All performers announced for “Break My Case 4th Conference.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394099https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394099Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe game “Break My Case” has announced 4 additional voice actors and detailed performance information for its 4th Conference event, scheduled for August. A story comic leading into the series’ latest installment, “Utawarerumono: White’s Path,” has been released!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394098https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394098Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAQUAPLUS announced that the latest installment in the “Utawarerumono” series, “Utawarerumono: Toward the White Marker,” will be released on May 28, 2026, and has published a prequel story comic on its official website alongside a second-wave giveaway. Notice of the release of a video presentation and transcript of the financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2026.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394097Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGlobal Link Management’s revenue declined in Q1 2026 due to delays in property sales, but profit reached a record high. MLIT Vice-Minister Sasaki and others to attend as guests: full program for the “Construction Industry Workstyle Forum 2026” unveiled.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394096Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe full agenda and lineup of guests have been announced for the “Construction Industry Workstyle Forum 2026,” organized by Sukedachi and others, with officials including a vice-minister of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism set to attend. Report on a survey of 273 local governments and DMOs nationwide on city promotion and tourism DX published: about half of local governments have staff handling multiple roles, while 70% of DMOs struggle to maintain ongoing social media operations.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394095Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Local Government DX Promotion Council has published a survey report covering 273 local governments and DMOs nationwide. It found that about half of local governments have staff handling multiple roles, while 70% of DMOs face challenges managing social media. Limited-time pop-up shop celebrating Godiego’s 50th anniversary to open at Disk Union Rock in Tokyo (Shibuya)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394094Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo celebrate the legendary band Godiego’s 50th anniversary, Disk Union will open a limited-time pop-up shop in Shibuya, selling merchandise and displaying rare posters. Bass music party “Butterfly Effect”: the unstoppable king of trap, YELLOW CLAW, returns!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394093Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESDutch electronic music duo YELLOW CLAW will return to Tokyo’s ZEROTOKYO in July 2026 to perform at the bass music party “Butterfly Effect.” 【マクアケ新プロジェクト】筋肉のコリをほぐし、支えて伸ばす。1日10分から始める首ケア新習慣。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394092Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapanese company Needs has launched the “Dr.PRO Spiked Stretch Gel Cushion” on Makuake. Lie down for just 10 minutes a day to ease neck stiffness through stimulation and support. [Ouchi ni Pro] Survey on circumstances in which people choose to replace an air conditioner rather than have it cleaned.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394091https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394091Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording to a survey of 100 people by “Ouchi ni Pro,” many consider replacing their air conditioner after 10 years of use, but as many as 78% still prefer to pay 一万 yen for cleaning to extend its lifespan. Limited-quantity “Beat the Summer Heat! ISHIGAKI LEMONGRASS Outdoor Body Mist Commemorative Set” launches!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394090https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394090Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTotal beauty company uka is launching a limited-quantity set of the new “ISHIGAKI LEMONGRASS Outdoor Body Mist,” including a bottle and refill, at 10% off to mark its release. The product helps tackle summer heat and insects. Making Matsudo’s parks kinder and more fun: introducing parks with inclusive play equipment everyone can enjoy / A new initiative by “Matsudo, a city that’s easy to raise children in,” spreading smiles through neighborhood play spaces.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394089https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394089Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAs part of its efforts to create a city that is easy to raise children in, Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, is promoting inclusive play equipment that everyone can enjoy, regardless of disability. The city introduces 3 parks and aims to realize an inclusive society. Event for the anime “Galaxy Express Milky☆Subway” to be held at Yokohama Marine Tower.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394088https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394088Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSync Innovation will hold a tie-in event for the anime “Galaxy Express Milky☆Subway” at Yokohama Marine Tower, combining puzzle-solving, limited-edition merchandise and voice actor recordings to create an immersive experience. Dr. STONE Battle Craft launches the rerun event “[Rerun] Infiltrate Enemy Territory! The Stone Beam Heist Mission Begins! Part 2”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394087https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394087Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe mobile game Dr. STONE Battle Craft will hold a rerun event, “Infiltrate Enemy Territory! The Stone Beam Heist Mission Begins! Part 2,” and a new gacha starting May 15. Tachibana Hinano unveils full details of her first solo concert, Tachibana Hinano One-Man Live Progress!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394086https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394086Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTachibana Hinano, a member of the VTuber project VSPO!, will hold her first solo concert at Tachikawa Stage Garden on August 15 and 16, 2026. [NHK Culture] A commemorative lecture for the publication of Bring Paris Home, a book by Kaori Sakurai, known as Madame Lotta. Sakurai will share behind-the-scenes stories about creating the book, which is filled with her feelings for Paris, seen through the eyes of a traveler.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394085Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESEssayist Kaori Sakurai will hold a commemorative lecture for her new book, Bring Paris Home, at the NHK Culture Aoyama classroom on June 6, 2026. 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Amid the chaos of the disaster, one “fugitive” heads north. A story of human guilt, forgiveness, and renewal awaits there. The main and cast visuals for the stage play The Fugitive Heads North are unveiled!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394084Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESRenowned author Yuko Yuzuki’s novel The Fugitive Heads North will be adapted into a stage play to mark the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2026. The main promotional visual and cast visuals have been officially revealed. A pop-up shop celebrating the release of a new volume of My Personal Weatherman is set to open at 有楽町マルイ 7F!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394083Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo celebrate the release of a new volume of My Personal Weatherman, a pop-up shop will be held at Yūrakuchō Marui 7th floor from May 26 to June 8, 2026, selling brand-new original merchandise. Lumiétoile, a 6-member idol group produced by former Last Idol member Misaki Hata, launches! The group will make its debut at a live show on Saturday, June 27!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394082Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLumiétoile, a 6-member girl group produced by former Last Idol member Misaki Hata, has officially launched and will hold its debut concert on June 27. Post-event online sales have begun for Animal Yokochō: Doki☆Doki Spring—Better Than Flowers or Dumplings, It’s a Pop-Up Shop!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394081Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESExclusive original merchandise from the Animal Yokochō spring pop-up shop is available for post-event online preorder on the THE Chara website starting May 15. CYBIRD SHOP opens on the 7th floor of Shinjuku Marui Annex!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394080https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394080Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESContent Seed will open CYBIRD SHOP on the 7th floor of Shinjuku Marui Annex on May 29, selling new merchandise from the popular Ikemen series of romance games. Post-event online sales have begun for World Trigger Festival 2026 merchandise from THE Chara CAFE STAND Tokyo Dome City store!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394079https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394079Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLimited-edition merchandise from the World Trigger 2026 festival at THE Chara CAFE STAND Tokyo Dome City store will be available for post-event online sales starting May 15. [Japan and Taiwan BOOK☆WALKER] Full-scale launch of reciprocal doujinshi sales on May 15 / Mantra’s automatic manga translation offers a new reading experience that transcends language barriershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394078https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394078Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapan and Taiwan BOOK☆WALKER have teamed up with Mantra to launch full-scale cross-border sales of doujinshi in both directions starting May 15, featuring automatic AI manga translation. Results of the second ranking announcement on episode 8 of PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI, exclusively streaming on Lemino: 35 contestants advance to the next stage! Official reporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394077Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLemino, part of NTT Docomo, exclusively streams episode 8 of PRODUCE 101 JAPAN SHINSEKAI, announcing the second rankings and the 35 trainees advancing to the next stage. 【奈良ホテル】宿泊して体験する“特別な奈良” 蛍と清酒を楽しむ 奈良ホテルプラス「正暦寺 夜間蛍鑑賞と菩提酛（ぼだいもと）清酒飲み比べ体験【朝食付】」についてhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394076Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNara Hotel has introduced a new accommodation plan combining nighttime firefly viewing at Shōryakuji with a tasting of Bodaimoto sake. [文化庁 / Children’s Performing Arts Viewing Experience Support Program] Children aged 3–18 are invited to see Peter Pan for free in A-section seats! / On NHK’s Hayauta broadcast on May 25, Hiroki Utsumi will sing a song from the show!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394075Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESWith support from the Agency for Cultural Affairs, children ages 3 to 18 will be invited to attend performances of the musical Peter Pan in July and August for free, with A-section seats. ヴィジュアル系シーン注目の大型サーキット「MASKED 2026」ニコニコ生放送で独占生配信決定＜5月22日(金)・23日(土)＞https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394074Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMASKED 2026, a major visual kei band circuit event, will be held at 3 venues in Shibuya on May 22 and 23, with exclusive streaming on Nico Nico Live. Yuka Yamauchi to release her 2nd single, How to Love, digitally on May 15!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394073Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESActor Yuka Yamauchi, active in stage plays and musicals, digitally released her 2nd single, 愛の仕方, which she wrote herself, on May 15, 2026. Bestted to release 2 eagerly awaited new songs simultaneously! Titles and cover art revealed for the first time ahead of their debut performance at TORA PROJECT 3rd SHOWCASEhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394072Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThree-member boy group Bestted has announced the release of 2 new songs and will perform them for the first time at TORA PROJECT 3rd SHOWCASE in June 2026. SARUKANI's rock track WORLD RECORD, created with Ichika Nito and RINZO, now streaminghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394071Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSARUKANI, a rhythm beatboxing group, has released its new single WORLD RECORD, a collaboration with guitarist Ichika Nito and producer RINZO, on May 15. サントリーサンバーズ大阪・髙橋兄弟が“京都愛”あふれる出没スポットを紹介！勝負メシは“母のお手製ハンバーグ”！髙橋家のこぼれ話も！？「SVリーガー出没MAP』https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394070Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESABEMA’s SV League Player Hotspot Map features the Takahashi brothers of the Suntory Sunbirds sharing their favorite Kyoto spots and go-to meals for big matches, and previews a free live stream of the SV League championship final. ABEMA will air its original documentary CELEB SECRET for free at 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, exploring the secrets, light, and darkness in the lives of 4 “super-celebrity women” living glamorous lives around the world.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394069Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESABEMA will stream its original documentary CELEB SECRET for free on June 20, 2026, revealing the glamorous lives and hidden secrets of 4 super-rich socialites. You can simply listen! Make the most of your lunch break to improve your English conversation skills! Free seminars held every Wednesday: “Chris’s Lunchtime English Conversation: Grammar” and “Pronunciation”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394068Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCreek & River Co. will hold free online lunchtime English conversation seminars for creative professionals every Wednesday in June 2026. Aoki Macho joins the lineup! Tickets on sale now for the live event “Talking About Love and Sex at Lunchtime, of All Times” by Koiwarahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394067Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESYoshimoto Kogyo has announced an in-person event by its YouTube channel Koiwara, which discusses topics related to romance, and added comedian Aoki Macho to the guest lineup. The ChocoBall Wagacho Kyoro-chan joins the Puku Peta series of cute, puffy stickers with a glass-like sheen!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394066Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMovic will release stickers in its Puku Peta series featuring ChocoBall mascot Kyoro-chan, with designs inspired by all 47 prefectures of Japan. Crowdfunding begins on Soreosu on May 15 to produce the 2nd chibi rubber figure of ReoNa! The lineup will feature outfits from five new songs!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394065Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCrowdfunding for the 2nd chibi rubber figure of singer ReoNa will launch on the Soreosu platform on May 15. META TAXI’s all-new TRPG SOOPER SIGN / スーパーサイン is set for release from CCFOLIA GAMES on Thursday, June 4!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394064Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe META TAXI YouTube channel will release the all-new taxi-talk TRPG SOOPER SIGN on June 4. Additional cast announced for the TV anime BLACK TORCH, airing Saturday, July 4, 2026! Shinpachi Tsuji will voice Toshimasa Agatsuma, Yuko Kaida will voice Toko Kuzumi, and Hōchū Ōtsuka will voice Banjuro Tokieda! Main staff information also revealed!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394063https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394063Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe TV anime BLACK TORCH has announced that it will premiere on July 4, 2026, and revealed additional voice cast members and the core production team. Ayahi Takagaki and Junpei Fujita to appear! Special talk show celebrating the Blu-ray release of the Symphogear Film Concert 2025 “SymphoNare” announced!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394062Fri, 15 May 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBushiroad has announced a talk show celebrating the release of the Symphogear concert Blu-ray, to be held on September 6, 2026. 株式会社事業家集団 launches “Startup Support Portal,” a new service supporting entrepreneurs in the startup phasehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n393997https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n393997Fri, 15 May 2026 17:59:36 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社事業家集団 has launched “Startup Support Portal,” a new service addressing challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the startup phase, such as difficulty finding specialists and a lack of places to seek advice. The service creates opportunities to connect with trusted professionals. A-TOM ART AWARD 2026 opens for applications, welcoming student artists nationwide. The 9th edition’s theme is “Choosing and Creating”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n393998https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n393998Fri, 15 May 2026 17:59:17 +0900JapanPR TIMESAtom Co., Ltd. has announced the A-TOM ART AWARD 2026, an open call for student artists nationwide, offering prize money and exhibition opportunities. [New Fund Launch!] Applications for “Rakutama No. 43 (Tsuchiura Logistics)” open at 19:00 on May 18!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n393999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n393999Fri, 15 May 2026 17:58:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESフロンティアグループ will open applications on May 18 for “Rakutama No. 43 (Tsuchiura Logistics),” a new fund on its Rakutama real estate crowdfunding platform. The company is rolling out a new strategy to address market challenges and ease investor concerns. [New Fund Launch!] Applications for “Rakutama No. 42 (Shibuya Hatagaya Station Front Project)” open at 12:00 on May 18!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394000Fri, 15 May 2026 17:57:37 +0900JapanPR TIMESFrontier Group’s real estate crowdfunding platform Rakutama will begin accepting applications for Fund No. 42 on May 18. [A homecoming to Sapporo’s Susukino] Night parfait specialty shop Parfait Bar &VIGO to open on May 15, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394001https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394001Fri, 15 May 2026 17:56:18 +0900JapanPR TIMESCARTON Co., Ltd. will open Parfait Bar &VIGO, a night parfait specialty shop, in Sapporo’s Susukino, the birthplace of night parfait culture, on May 15, 2026. In this highly competitive area, it is promoting “night parfaits as a bar experience” and offering a new kind of nightlife. 【インタビュー集＆導入実績公開】不動産向け初期導入費用0円のファイナンススキーム「BRO-ZERO」を活用した民泊・不動産投資の成功の軌跡を一挙公開！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394002https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394002Fri, 15 May 2026 17:53:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESBroad Enterprise Co., Ltd. has published success stories using BRO-ZERO, a financing scheme that reduces upfront real estate investment costs to 0 yen. The scheme is helping vacation rental operators expand their businesses while preserving their own funds and double their sales. Party-chan’s Nobuko makes a “divine save” during a live broadcast blackout, commanding the screen with a bold pose | Former pro driver Tsugio Matsuda crashes unexpectedly during a game segment, drawing laughs with his spirited controller-tilting performancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394003https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394003Fri, 15 May 2026 17:53:00 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe screen went black during ABEMA’s live milestone broadcast, but Nobuko made a “divine save” with a bold pose, while director Tsugio Matsuda drew laughs playing a racing game. GGPT offers summer heat-relief products at special prices for a limited timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394004https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394004Fri, 15 May 2026 17:50:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES Greeshow family-friendly shower water purifier GS-2835Ahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394005https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394005Fri, 15 May 2026 17:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES In June, the only month with no public holidays, citizens create a holiday of their own. Ringrow holds the “My Holiday Grand Prix: A Holiday I Wish Existed”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394006https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394006Fri, 15 May 2026 17:49:25 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Minna no Option] Major service revamp to take place starting Saturday, May 30https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394007https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394007Fri, 15 May 2026 17:47:53 +0900JapanPR TIMESTraders Securities will significantly revamp its binary options service Minna no Option on May 30, 2026, upgrading the trading screen and trading conditions. Dr. Recella’s wooden pillow “音響森眠” to go on presale at Dr. Recella salons nationwide from Friday, May 15!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394008https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394008Fri, 15 May 2026 17:45:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES Ash Arms -Ashes of the Frontline- enters the final stretch of its 6.5th anniversary event! New character FV4004 makes its official debut!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394009https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394009Fri, 15 May 2026 17:45:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES [AKARUMI] Building a “brand chosen by AI”: Unraveling the LLM black box | Report from the EXPO presentationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394010https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394010Fri, 15 May 2026 17:43:42 +0900JapanPR TIMES FIAT launches “PASSPORT TO TORINO BY FIAT,” an experiential campaign exploring Italyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394013Fri, 15 May 2026 17:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Report published] Can you really say your AI use is safe? Framework released to identify your company’s risks among 80 types of AI riskhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394012https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394012Fri, 15 May 2026 17:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [TAC Civil Service] “Special Seminar at the Tachikawa School: Exam Information and Strategies for Tachikawa and Surrounding Areas, Special Wards, and Tokyo Metropolitan Government” to be held online on May 23!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394011https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394011Fri, 15 May 2026 17:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Raise a glass of ice-cold draft beer in early summer! Get piping-hot fried chicken for free‼ Event running through May 31 at 140 locations nationwide, including Shoyahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394014https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394014Fri, 15 May 2026 17:36:43 +0900JapanPR TIMES [A new kind of experience] A sake-and-small-plates specialty shop in Sapporo is redefining noodles with the “ultimate self-serve full-course meal.” Its “Rich Risotto Noodles,” to be savored down to the last drop, will be available exclusively at lunchtime from Monday, May 18.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394015Fri, 15 May 2026 17:36:19 +0900JapanPR TIMES [徳島市] Tokushima Castle Museum seeks participants for its “Spring Museum Storytelling Gathering”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394016Fri, 15 May 2026 17:36:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Special Bulletin] 36th Industrial Structure Transformation Working Group: Next-generation storage batteries move from “performance competition” to “implementation competition”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394017Fri, 15 May 2026 17:33:27 +0900JapanPR TIMESMaterials from the 36th working group meeting of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry show that next-generation battery development has shifted from “performance competition” to “implementation competition.” BESS project assessments should place greater weight on practical factors such as long-term operations and recovery. Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814 inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, renewing global acclaim as “JANET JACKSON JAPAN 2026” is announcedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394020https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394020Fri, 15 May 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJanet Jackson’s landmark album Rhythm Nation 1814 has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. To mark the occasion, the long-awaited Japan concerts, “JANET JACKSON JAPAN 2026,” will take place in June. “Goldman Sachs Corporate Bonds / ROBOPRO Strategy Fund 2026-06,” a unit-type publicly offered investment trust using ROBOPRO’s AI investment strategy, launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394019Fri, 15 May 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFOLIO’s AI investment strategy ROBOPRO will be used in a newly established publicly offered investment trust, “Goldman Sachs Corporate Bonds / ROBOPRO Strategy Fund 2026-06,” with Goldman Sachs International handling asset allocation. [For leaders and managers] What does it take to understand emotions and prompt action in others? Free streaming of the archive of the popular May 25 seminar, “Fostering the Organization’s Future Through Dialogue: Turning Individual Growth into Team Strength,” Vol. 4https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394018Fri, 15 May 2026 17:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCREEK & RIVER Co. will make the recording of its “Fostering the Organization’s Future Through Dialogue” leadership seminar available for free on May 25, exploring EQ and DLQ. Taoyuan man steals from Shopee pickup stores and assaults police; shot in the solehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394251https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394251Fri, 15 May 2026 20:26:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man in Taoyuan stole from 2 Shopee pickup stores and violently resisted when police surrounded him, and was shot in the sole. Xi Jinping says U.S. may be in decline; Trump post blames Biden administrationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394248https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394248Fri, 15 May 2026 20:24:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChinese President Xi Jinping said the United States may be in decline. Former U.S. President Trump echoed the comment in a post and blamed the Biden administration for the country's decline. Hsieh Ming-yang visits Kinmen court, discusses expanding remote video hearings and other issueshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394245https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394245Fri, 15 May 2026 20:22:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAActing head of 司法院 Hsieh Ming-yang visited Kinmen Court and exchanged views on judicial practice, including expanding remote video hearings and staffing plans to cope with rising caseloads. Scholars: Beijing raised Taiwan at Xi-Trump meeting to make its red lines clearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394255https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394255Fri, 15 May 2026 20:21:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAScholars said Beijing raised Taiwan at the Xi-Trump meeting to make its red lines clear and manage differences, rather than treating Taiwan as a bargaining chip. Highway bureau steps up monitoring and adjusts traffic management for first holiday weekend after Danjiang Bridge openshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394246https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394246Fri, 15 May 2026 20:20:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe first holiday weekend after the Danjiang Bridge opened is expected to bring heavy traffic, and the Highway Bureau will closely monitor conditions and adjust traffic management measures as needed. Itochu offers incentives for morning work to boost employee efficiencyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394247https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394247Fri, 15 May 2026 20:19:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAItochu Corporation introduced a “morning work” system to improve efficiency and address a shrinking workforce, successfully reducing overtime pay and overall costs. 華旭先進 targets packaging materials market, sets up glass substrate production line in Taichunghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394249https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394249Fri, 15 May 2026 20:15:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA投資台灣事務所 approved expanded investment by 6 companies, including 華旭先進, injecting funds into key industries such as semiconductors. U.S. prosecutors accuse Indian tycoon Adani of bribery; he agrees to multimillion-dollar settlementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394250https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394250Fri, 15 May 2026 20:14:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIndian billionaire Adani agreed to pay US$18 million to settle bribery allegations he faces in the United States. Vice president: Continue promoting regional peace and stability to support steady economic developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394252https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394252Fri, 15 May 2026 20:12:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAVice President Hsiao Bi-khim met with an NBR delegation and emphasized that Taiwan will continue promoting regional peace and economic transformation. 央視 announces it has secured mainland China broadcast rights for World Cuphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394253https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394253Fri, 15 May 2026 20:09:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAChina's 央視 and FIFA reached a partnership, securing exclusive mainland China broadcast rights to four editions of the soccer tournament. Online travel fair offers cheap airfare; China Airlines and 長榮航 roll out dealshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394254https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394254Fri, 15 May 2026 20:09:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATo coincide with the Taipei International Travel Fair, China Airlines and 長榮航空 were the first to launch online travel fair airfare deals. Capital markets rebound; 6 major life insurers post strong April profits of NT$60.1 billionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394256https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394256Fri, 15 May 2026 20:01:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABuoyed by a rebound in capital markets, Taiwan's 6 major life insurers posted combined April net income after tax of NT$60.154 billion. Magong councilor proposes stimulus payments; city government says it will review the ideahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394257https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394257Fri, 15 May 2026 20:01:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA Magong city representative in Penghu proposed giving residents a NT$10,000 stimulus payment, and the city government said it would review the proposal in light of its fiscal capacity. 5 major card-issuing banks record NT$302.4 billion in April spending; 中信銀 remains top card issuerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394258https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394258Fri, 15 May 2026 19:58:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNABenefiting from a travel boom over the holiday period, credit card spending at Taiwan's 5 major banks reached NT$302.4 billion in April, with 中信銀 leading the pack. 承億集團 founder Dai Chun-lang dies suddenly; elder sister says, “He has gone to play in heaven”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394223https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394223Fri, 15 May 2026 19:56:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATAI Group (承億集團) founder Dai Junlang died suddenly at age 54, and the art festival he had planned before his death opened as scheduled. Ennoconn: Gross margin to recover from Q2; maintains target of steady growth for the yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394218https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394218Fri, 15 May 2026 19:55:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIndustrial PC maker Ennoconn announced that gross profit is expected to recover from Q2. Backed by an order backlog of NT$215 billion, the company maintained its target of steady growth for full-year 2026. Kaohsiung breast surgery hospital accused of secretly filming patients; Health Bureau finds surveillance camerashttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394219https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394219Fri, 15 May 2026 19:49:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA breast surgery clinic in Kaohsiung has been accused of secretly filming patients and violating their privacy. A Health Bureau investigation found a surveillance camera in the mammography room and ordered it removed. The case has been referred to prosecutors and police for a full investigation. All 3 leaders in batting points are from the Hawks; Luis says mental preparation is keyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394220https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394220Fri, 15 May 2026 19:47:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPlayers from the Taiwan Steel Hawks occupy the top 3 spots in Taiwan’s professional baseball RBI rankings. Hitting coach Luis said the key to their success is “mental conditioning”—an exceptional mental approach. Philippine Senate shooting incident: Defense chief says no subversion threat has emerged within militaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394221https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394221Fri, 15 May 2026 19:44:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFollowing a shooting at the Philippine Senate, Defense Secretary Teodoro said there was no threat of a government takeover within the military, stressing its professionalism in an effort to reassure the public. 邏思起子 escape room employee dies; Taipei City fines company NT$700,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394222https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260515-18/index-en-p2.html#n394222Fri, 15 May 2026 19:43:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn employee suffocated and died at the Taipei escape room venue 邏思起子, and the city fined the business NT$700,000.