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   "title": "A blissful dinner from “the world’s happiest country”! Finland invites the world to its first-ever official tasting event",
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   "title": "Generative AI chatbot “AI Digital Staff” introduced at 青森県庁 [operating costs cut by more than 70%, with a significant improvement in workload]",
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   "title": "Public facilities in 名寄市 adopt the “Eneoku” power procurement support service to cut electricity costs and advance digital transformation of operations!",
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   "title": "The TEAMFIGHT TACTICS division of “ZETA DIVISION” has qualified for the Esports World Cup 2026.",
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   "country_name": "Japan",
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   "title": "An original SMARTOON® by TOHO × MUGEN FACTORY, “Shadow Master: The Peerless Tale Under the Moon,” is currently running to great acclaim on the Piccoma digital manga and novel service, starting Saturday, May 16!",
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   "country_name": "Japan",
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   "title": "FoodDataBank evolves: Introducing “FoodDataBank AI,” an AI tool that automates menu proposals for the food industry!",
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   "summary": "SARAH Inc. has launched “FoodDataBank AI,” which uses food-related big data to automate menu proposals. The service streamlines processes from analysis to document creation.",
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   "country_name": "Japan",
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   "title": "世界で注目トレンドの“塩コーヒー”が早くも焼き菓子に！シーキューブから夏限定『焼きティラミス sio』新発売",
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   "source_type": "prtimes",
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   "title": "Monchhichi and C3 collaborate for the first time, with an adorable limited-time package. The lineup includes “Yaki Tiramisu,” which has won triple awards in Japan and abroad, along with other products.",
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   "title": "[INNISFREE] Tone-up*¹ care with every wash. Introducing “Vita C Brightening Pack Foam,” a face wash inspired by skincare packs! On sale starting June 1 (Monday).",
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   "title": "Time stands still when they perform. — The 65th NHK Trophy honors the refined “precision of beauty”; the Seiko Excellent Award goes to athletes Oka and Yamaguchi, who embodied flawless execution.",
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   "title": "[Match Results] OsakaCitySC wins 6-2 in Round 3 to take the top spot!",
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   "title": "An early-summer dish: Tomato and Beef Cold Noodles, available starting in June",
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   "title": "Order received for a grid-scale battery storage system for the “Nikko Battery Storage Facility”",
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   "title": "Ryuuji × the Kunsei-ya series: A collaboration brings new flavors with “Kunsei-ya viral recipes,” Ryuuji-style",
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   "title": "外国人が知りたい＆日本人が伝えたい「今」の日本がわかる1冊。『見る・知る・遊ぶ 英語で紹介する日本』が好評重版出来",
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   "title": "Melon season is here! The largest melon fair in Lumine’s history, with 29 participating stores. Featuring premium melons from Hokota, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan’s top melon-producing region! “Hokota Melon Fair” comes to Lumine and NEWoMan in Shinjuku.",
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   "title": "[Found in a LION beauty survey] A sign of overexertion? More than 70% may have a teeth-clenching habit!",
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   "title": "XOP to hold “AI for Business: From Basics to Practice” workshop on May 25 (Monday)",
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   "title": "SBI Insurance launches SBI Overseas Travel Insurance through Nagano Shinkin Bank, a first for a credit union",
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   "title": "Featuring an Odakyu “Mokoron” collaboration! Summer Food Festival marks 65th anniversary",
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   "title": "Parent-child Night Museum event to be held at the Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Museum Funeshiru!",
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   "title": "Showcase begins proof-of-concept testing of next-generation masking technology using LLMs in its ProTech AI-OCR image analysis service",
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   "title": "[Officially licensed EXPO2025 merchandise] New black Myaku-Myaku “Water-In Key Ring” launches!",
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   "title": "Get ready to be drenched! Two splash events: Crayon Shin-chan Summer Splash",
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   "title": "As part of the DX Vision “Digital Fusion,” a cumulative investment of 100 billion yen: SoftBank co-hosts the “AI Agent Contest”",
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   "title": "【Survey of 1000 creators and photographers】Professionals prioritize “advanced features,” while creators put “intuitiveness” first! What are the “absolute criteria” for software selection that distinguish the 2 types of production professionals?",
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   "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p2.html#n418256",
   "title": "Enhancing the everyday experience of enjoying Ayataka with onigiri: 5 varieties of AEON-exclusive rice balls designed to pair with “綾鷹” in “あや茶丸” packaging, on sale from May 20 (Wed.) at directly operated AEON and AEON Style stores nationwide [footnote 1]",
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   "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p2.html#n418255",
   "title": "Made possible by home appliance experts: Launch of a TV stand in a compact size that is just right for your needs!",
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   "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p2.html#n418254",
   "title": "Make early summer meals more exciting! A lineup of visually striking, great-value set menus featuring seafood towers, beef short ribs and more! The limited-time 4-day “かっぱのトクトクメニュー” is here!",
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   "country_name": "Japan",
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   "title": "【Exhibitor report】Approximately 2,400 visitors came to the booth! NEC showcases the latest open innovation examples at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026",
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   "title": "【Seminar on May 28】JR East × NEC: “What Is the Strategy for Creating New Businesses Across Economic Spheres?”",
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   "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p2.html#n418251",
   "title": "“やよい軒” to run a “Soy Meat Renewal Commemorative Campaign” on its official X and Instagram accounts",
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   "title": "Collaboration with a hugely popular smartphone app confirmed! “Hotto Motto” × “Monster Strike”: “Freshly Made, Strike Shot! Super Hotto Motto Festival”",
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   "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p2.html#n418249",
   "title": "Apparel and tote bags featuring Haruko, Canti and more, bringing fans into the world of FLCL! 【株式会社コスパ】",
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   "country_name": "Japan",
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   "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p2.html#n418248",
   "title": "New feature content introduces the NEWYORKER MEN CHINO PANTS COLLECTION 2026 Summer.",
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   "title": "【A dream showdown between Toho’s “Godzilla” and Koikeya’s “Karamucho” and “Suppa Mucho”】“Godzilla VS Karamucho: The Sriracha Counterattack” and “King Ghidorah VS Suppa Mucho: Seafood Total Assault” go on sale sequentially from May 18",
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   "title": "“SHARE LOUNGE Tokyu Stay Mercure Hiroshima” opens May 18",
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   "permalink": "https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p2.html#n418245",
   "title": "【Loft】“RAINY DAYS 2026”: Make even gloomy rainy days fun with functionality and style on your side!",
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   "country_name": "Japan",
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   "title": "Japan’s first [1] “sanitary napkins as workplace and school supplies project”: “職場のロリエ” and “学校のロリエ” surpass 1,000 installation sites [2]! A new initiative aiming to make this a social standard is expanding at an accelerating pace",
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   "country_name": "Japan",
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   "title": "Qualica introduces its “KOM-MICS” productivity improvement system at Star Micronics’ new plant, supporting both higher productivity and reduced environmental impact",
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   "country_name": "Japan",
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   "title": "【Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa】“翠彩 Afternoon Tea,” featuring tropical fruits, and a limited-time menu inspired by the nature of Yanbaru",
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   "country_name": "Japan",
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   "title": "freee launches startup financing support, offering an AI startup business plan tool and free expert reviews of business plans",
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   "country_name": "Japan",
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   "title": "【OMO7旭川】Make visits to Asahiyama Zoo even more fun! A new service lets visitors customize their own “Asahiyama Zoo Backpack,” available for sale or rental starting July 1, the zoo’s opening anniversary",
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   "title": "Amazon expands its Tokyo office and opens a new location at Azabudai Hills",
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   "title": "Cookie Vanilla Frappe, with the rich aroma of Madagascar vanilla, launches in limited quantities starting May 19 (Tuesday) — with richer milk flavor for an even more indulgent, full-bodied taste",
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   "title": "Mynavi releases its “April Survey of Career Intentions Among University Students Graduating in 2027: Job Hunting and Career Decisions”",
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