https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 711 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 23 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417768Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESWillbase has added a feature to its OTC customer service support tool “D Counselor” to help staff serve customers seeking “designated medicines subject to abuse-prevention measures” under the revised Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act. The feature supports both legal compliance and more efficient sales. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417767https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417767Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTohoku University-born startup NanoFrontier has been selected for Vietnam’s “NIC Scale X” accelerator program. It will step up efforts to bring its next-generation organic nanoparticle battery technology into practical use in Southeast Asia and to raise funds. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417766https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417766Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMeilabo will hold a free online seminar sharing successful game marketing case studies drawn from its annual analysis of more than 720 games. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417765https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417765Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTokyo German Village has brought to life the “ideal flower field generated by AI” that went viral on social media, creating a new scenic area featuring 130,000 flowers to attract visitors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417764https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417764Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESZaboon Inc.’s AI compliance project has been selected for Ehime Prefecture’s “Triangle Ehime 2.0.” It will use AI to streamline maritime industry work that has traditionally relied on individual employees. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417763https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417763Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESRextore Asset Management has launched its 18th real estate crowdfunding fund, “VIFA,” with an expected annual yield of up to 9.00%, offering opportunities for small-scale investment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417762https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417762Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESRemoteLock Japan’s “RemoteLOCK” has integrated with Bot Express’s “Smartphone Municipal Office.” In conjunction with facility reservations via LINE, it automatically issues smart-lock access codes, significantly streamlining municipal key management. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417761https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417761Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNippon Materials Research has obtained a license from Sumitomo Chemical for its titanium oxide-based negative thermal expansion material “Ti2O3.” The material is expected to help address thermal expansion challenges in the semiconductor field. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417760https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417760Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESProssell’s DX support tool “Kosen Intern Hub” has been introduced at Nagaoka College of Technology to improve the efficiency of internship operations at colleges of technology (KOSEN). https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417759https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417759Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESInfosign Inc. will speak at a seminar on evaluating inquiry-based learning using digital badges at New Education Expo 2026 on June 6, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417758https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417758Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSanko Seika is launching a convenience-store-exclusive version of “Cheese Almond” with 150% more cheese cream. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417757Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTokyo IT company 蓼科情報 has introduced recruitment support AI “ジョーボットくん,” developed by THA, to digitize its new graduate hiring process, strengthen engagement with students and transform the recruitment experience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417756Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management has launched three new momentum funds in its SMT Trend Ranking series, investing in Indian, global and developed-market equities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417755Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFashion platform amood will hold an exclusive showcase for Korean brand “The Pink” from May 18 to 24, offering discounts of up to 83%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417754Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFashion platform amood is holding an exclusive promotion for “LAINI,” offering a great-value deal with 2 T-shirts for under 1,500 yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417753Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES韓國時尚平台amood舉辦「5月品牌週」，集結32個韓國品牌提供最高30%的折扣優惠。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417752https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417752Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAsset Technology has launched a property management outsourcing service with equipment warranties in the Osaka area to address issues such as delays in responding to equipment failures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417751https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417751Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGourica Inc. surveyed major companies in the financial industry on how they allocate working hours. The survey found a gap between executives and frontline employees in their perceptions of dependence on individuals for “specialized routine work,” and showed that the reduction in workload from DX adoption is limited. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417750https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417750Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSouth Korea’s Hyundai Department Store will open its first large-scale tenant store, “THE HYUNDAI,” in Omotesando, Tokyo, marking a major strategic move into the Japanese market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417749Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPONT des TECH, a Kansai Electric Power Group company, will hold refurbished computer sales events in Neyagawa and Daito, Osaka, promoting sustainable consumption. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417748https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417748Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFormer Japan international Shinji Okazaki will hold a live forum with guests including Kenta Hasegawa and Naohiro Takahara to discuss the future of Japanese soccer. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417747https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417747Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHeartbeats introduced its initial server monitoring response service for FuRyu’s “Pictlink.” Human monitoring significantly shortened initial response times to outages, easing engineers’ workloads and allowing them to focus resources on development. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417746https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417746Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCustom merchandise website “CLAT-JAPAN” has launched new T-shirts and bags to meet needs for corporate events, product sales and team customization. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417745https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417745Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES“G-SUPPORT,” a waste collection efficiency system jointly developed by Lecip and ShinMaywa Industries, will be exhibited at the 2026 NEW Environmental Exhibition. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417744https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417744Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社M2X’s equipment maintenance cloud service “M2X” has been adopted by Toyota Motor Kyushu. The company aims to improve maintenance efficiency through digitalization. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417743https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417743Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES玉島信用金庫 has introduced Kokopelli’s “BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL” platform to help small and medium-sized businesses overcome language and trade barriers and expand into overseas markets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417742https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417742Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES飯能信用金庫 has adopted Cocopelli's BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL platform to support small and medium-sized businesses in expanding into global markets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417741https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417741Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESレジル電気保安株式会社 has launched a Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry-certified "Safety Management Operations Course" to address the shortage of electrical safety personnel and accelerate the training of skilled technicians. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417740https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417740Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ドリームプランニング announced the results of a survey on selling real estate in urbanization control areas. More than half of respondents said they would ask "3 companies" for an appraisal. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417739https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417739Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKiyo Bank has begun trialing Knowledge Work's AI meeting-recording tool, which aims to automate meeting records and analysis, improving business efficiency and the quality of proposals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417738https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417738Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBizTech株式会社 gives an advance look at some of the exhibitors at "AI Market ExCon 2026" and their latest generative AI solutions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417737https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417737Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES日仏貿易 is holding an Instagram giveaway to promote its Italian organic honey brand Mielizia and raise brand awareness. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417736Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESBot Express's GovTech Express now integrates with RemoteLOCK. Public facility reservations and unlocking can all be completed through LINE, reducing key management work. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417735Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES"Summer Sweet Potato Expo 2026" is offering a limited-time, limited-quantity presale of special tickets with various perks through a crowdfunding platform, building anticipation for the upcoming event. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417734https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417734Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESリアルテックファンド has invested in biotech startup キャストバイオ to support its development of innovative treatments for intractable solid tumors using proprietary ADC technology. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417733https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417733Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESアイシークリニック has released survey results on cosmetic medical treatments before events. It warns of the risk of skin problems from treatments shortly before an event and recommends planning skin preparation in advance. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417732https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417732Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESZEALS has launched the conversational AI avatar "Omakase AIアバター," offering an interaction experience like talking with a real person. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417731https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417731Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESUnilever has released limited-edition collaboration packaging for "Domesto" and "Jif" with "YOSHI STAMP." It is also holding a campaign offering related merchandise as prizes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417730https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417730Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGreeshow, a brand under Mereshow Japan, has launched 三 essential products for disaster preparedness: a portable water purifier, a multifunctional emergency radio and an emergency toilet, and is offering limited-time coupons. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417729https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417729Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAccording to an i-plug survey, more than 60% of job-seeking students prefer clothes other than suits despite increasingly extreme heat, while 60% of companies require suits, revealing a wide gap between companies and students over attire. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417728https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417728Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTokyo Shoseki Co., Ltd. announced that its popular illustrated guide, "Illustrated Guide: A Complete History of Architecture," which covers 萬 years of architectural history, was reprinted in May 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417727https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417727Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGMO Internet Group has adopted PeopleX's conversational AI interview service to improve recruitment efficiency. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417726https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417726Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本旅行 visited Iizuna, Nagano Prefecture, to observe its "Hometown Resident Registration System." It will introduce this model for creating connections with local communities to municipalities and companies nationwide. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417725https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417725Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo celebrate the company's 49th anniversary, 古市庵, part of the Umenohana Group, will offer a commemorative sushi set for a limited time and discount its signature product, "うず潮巻." https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417724https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417724Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES梅の花 Group has been selected for inclusion in Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's "CLO (Chief Logistics Officer) Initiatives Casebook" for its achievements in logistics and supply chain reform through an integrated manufacturing-and-sales approach. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417723https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417723Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESErgonomic furniture brand FlexiSpot will exhibit at Beautyworld Japan Tokyo, showcasing height-adjustable tables and electric sofas designed for nail and beauty salons. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417722https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417722Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESアルファドライブ has begun full-scale service for "AlphaDrive Partners," an external talent solution for new businesses. It addresses talent shortages in driving new business initiatives. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417721Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOnline medical consultation service "SOKUYAKU" has launched a new feature that lets users search for and book clinics directly based on their preferred time slot. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417720https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417720Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESIn response to customer demand, the Sagami-Ono branch of udon chain Sukesan Udon began 24-hour operations on May 18. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417719https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417719Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAdvantage Risk Management will hold an online seminar on June 4, sharing practical experience and strategies as a company selected for the "Health & Productivity Stock Selection." https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417718https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417718Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESArrowlink is offering a recording of its online seminar, sharing how recruitment branding strategies and LINE helped reduce the rate of new graduates declining job offers from 70% to 10%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417717https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417717Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLeaguE has launched "Bora Plus," a 3-in-1 car gadget combining an emergency jump starter, electric air pump and high-capacity power bank, through crowdfunding platform Makuake. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417716https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417716Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLANY will hold a free online seminar on May 26, exploring strategies for large language model optimization (LLMO), with a focus on consumers’ consideration and purchase phases. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417715Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLoohcs志塾, a cram school specializing in comprehensive admissions selection, will offer free entrance exam preparation classes for Japan’s top universities, taught by experienced instructors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417714https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417714Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPIZZA-LA is teaming up with open-world RPG Wuthering Waves to sell a pizza set with exclusive merchandise in limited quantities nationwide starting May 20, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417713https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417713Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSkylark’s Hawaiian restaurant La・Ohana has added a Diamond Head Pork Grill, cooked at a low temperature for 12 hours, to the menus at select locations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417712Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSkylark’s restaurant La・Ohana is updating its weekday special meals starting May 21, offering 17 main-course set meals with a drink, from ¥1,490. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417711Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFashion brand “Number Rock” has launched a social media giveaway campaign to celebrate the release of its collaboration collection with the classic sci-fi manga “COBRA”. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417710Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESABC-MART has unveiled the latest sneaker sandal styles and proper fitting techniques aimed at reducing fatigue in summer 2026. It recommends avoiding oversized shoes and wearing socks as the “new standard.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417709Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSustainable fashion brand Firsthand’s unisex line MA Firsthand has released its new 26 spring/summer collection, supervised by designer Rin Mizutani, featuring 7 T-shirts and other items. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417708Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHANA member MOMOKA makes her first solo cover appearance on the Japanese edition’s July-August combined issue of Harper’s BAZAAR, showcasing a fresh fashion look. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417707Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMTG will release a new model of its beauty roller, ReFa 3D MOTION, in June 2026. Its three-dimensional movements fit the contours of the face and recreate professional techniques. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417706Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTaiwanese all-you-can-eat restaurant 點心甜心 at Minami-Machida Grandberry Park has announced extended serving hours for its “Express Course” and “Sweets Course.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417705Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe resort facility O Park Ogose in Ogose, Saitama Prefecture, will begin offering a summer-only dinner course featuring seasonal ingredients from Hokkaido. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417704Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Itabashi Ward Wind Orchestra will hold its 40th regular concert on June 21, with violinist Yasunao Ishida as a guest. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417703Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMagisemi Inc. will hold a webinar on “Comparing Lead Generation Methods: 2026 Edition,” explaining B2B marketing strategies in the generative AI era. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417702Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESComsq will hold a webinar for its cloud PBX service VoiceX to recruit sales partners and tap into the opportunity presented by the shift to cloud-based phone systems among regional businesses in Japan. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417701Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCanon IT Solutions will hold a webinar on advancing security operations. It will introduce the use of AI and response support from SOC specialists. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417700Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNDI Solutions will hold a webinar introducing methods for building a data visualization platform by integrating kintone and Domo. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417699Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSB Mobile Service announces a webinar on the need for systematic generative AI training for employees. The event will introduce its “Business Generative AI Comprehensive Training” program, a 10-hour course designed to address skill gaps and promote secure, organization-wide AI adoption, with subsidies available to help cover the cost. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417788https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417788Mon, 18 May 2026 08:54:35 +0900JapanPR TIMESパルファン・クリスチャン・ディオールが「ディオール バックステージ」の新製品としてハイライトスティックとメイクキープミストを発表。2026年5月29日に全国発売される。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417795https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417795Mon, 18 May 2026 08:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapan Educere has launched “Company Editor for 採用ブランディング,” a consulting service designed to help regional small and medium-sized businesses address hiring challenges by strengthening their employer brands. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417794https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417794Mon, 18 May 2026 08:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Seventh Aphasia Day event connected 18 venues across Japan and drew 1,926 participants. It used AI to analyze the challenges faced by people with aphasia, aiming to raise public understanding and advance policy recommendations. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417793https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417793Mon, 18 May 2026 08:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPatsnap Japan will hold a webinar on research support and AI on June 4, 2026. Two experts will discuss AI’s role in the early stages of research. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417792https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417792Mon, 18 May 2026 08:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESD2C manufacturer ichinosai has partnered with influencer Briana Gigante, who has more than 580,000 YouTube subscribers, to offer T-shirts featuring her actual photo for a limited time through preorders. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417791https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417791Mon, 18 May 2026 08:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESx3d Inc. has released a free white paper on its “x3d Organizational AI Education: 3-Pillar Basic Theory,” an AI adoption theory based on training experience with more than 1,500 companies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417790https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417790Mon, 18 May 2026 08:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESELEMENTS Group has held the top share of the Japanese market for 七 consecutive years with its eKYC solutions, strengthening its leadership in digital identity verification. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417789https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417789Mon, 18 May 2026 08:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHubSpot provider 100 Inc. will hold a seminar with U.S.-based Supered, unveiling a global sales benchmark survey for the first time and showing how “thorough execution” can create a 6.3-fold performance gap. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417669Mon, 18 May 2026 08:44:45 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapanese AI consulting firm NEXT INNOVAITION has launched “OpenClaw Lab,” a community exclusively for companies using its AI agent framework OpenClaw, to address operational challenges after businesses adopt AI. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417670Mon, 18 May 2026 08:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAI infrastructure technology company Fracta Japan has adopted “Next SFA/CRM,” visualized its sales processes, cut administrative check time by 50% and accelerated its shift to strategic sales. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417671Mon, 18 May 2026 08:32:13 +0900JapanPR TIMESIyo no Tojiba Kisuke no Yu, a bathing facility in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, will undergo a major renovation in June 2026. It will revamp its sauna and dining areas to enhance the relaxation experience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417682https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417682Mon, 18 May 2026 08:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESenco has released a free white paper proposing a new methodology for driving organization-wide transformation by starting with the top 20% of motivated employees. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417681https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417681Mon, 18 May 2026 08:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFujimi Panorama Resort in Nagano Prefecture will hold the “1.2 Million Lily of the Valley Festival” starting May 23. The spring tourism event offers two varieties of lily of the valley and spectacular views. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417680Mon, 18 May 2026 08:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTaiwanese AI company Crescendo Lab’s “DAAC AI Agent” has received Google Cloud Ready – Gemini Enterprise certification and been listed on the marketplace, marking international recognition of its enterprise AI capabilities as it enters the Japanese and Asian enterprise markets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417679Mon, 18 May 2026 08:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESIchifuji Food Service held CFP labeling events in cafeterias nationwide. It cut greenhouse gas emissions by 38.1% through the introduction of soy meat and served more than 50,000 meals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417678Mon, 18 May 2026 08:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGiken Shoji International has introduced an AI agent development process that can produce a “working prototype” with real logic in a matter of hours, upending the traditional software development sequence and significantly reducing the risk of rework. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417677Mon, 18 May 2026 08:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKnowledge Communication Inc. has added an API integration feature to its AI agent-building tool for non-engineers. This enables no-code connections with existing systems and promotes business process automation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417676Mon, 18 May 2026 08:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESFractal Workout will exhibit its corporate health support service “BODY PALETTE” at a major Tokyo trade show in June 2026 and hold a health management seminar to attract prospective customers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417675Mon, 18 May 2026 08:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESYokohama Excellence defeated 信州ブレイブウォリアーズ in the B2 playoffs third-place game to secure the club’s best-ever finish, third place. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417674Mon, 18 May 2026 08:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESExaMD has completed enrollment of the first case in a clinical trial of its “AI-assisted cognitive function diagnosis app,” which analyzes voice. The app has received priority review designation from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and the company aims to put it into practical use within fiscal 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417673https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417673Mon, 18 May 2026 08:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOnline prep school Agaroot Academy offered free answer速報 and an exam analysis video immediately after the 2026 surveyor exam to attract prospective students. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417672https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n417672Mon, 18 May 2026 08:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOnline prep school アガルートアカデミー is offering free answer速報 and a general review livestream for the Reiwa 8 assistant surveyor examination, and will release a detailed explanation video later to support examinees. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n418399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n418399Mon, 18 May 2026 11:22:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 6-truck pileup occurred on the northbound section of Freeway 1 in Kaohsiung’s Ruilong Road area, sending steel coils tumbling onto the road and causing severe traffic congestion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n418400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n418400Mon, 18 May 2026 11:22:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNALu Xinhua, the founder of “scar literature,” looks back at the background behind his representative work Scar and examines the Cultural Revolution’s far-reaching impact on Chinese society and individuals, as well as the institutional problems it exposed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n418401https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n418401Mon, 18 May 2026 11:17:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA man surnamed Liu was indicted by the Taipei District Prosecutors Office on charges including threatening the public after claiming in an online livestream to possess a large quantity of firearms and ammunition and threatening the public and the president. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n418170https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n418170Mon, 18 May 2026 10:55:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA根據報導，奧克拉荷馬雷霆隊的亞歷山大（Shai Gilgeous-Alexander）蟬聯NBA年度最有價值球員（MVP）獎項。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n418169https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n418169Mon, 18 May 2026 10:54:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATSMC plans to sell about 8.1% of its stake in Vanguard International Semiconductor, sending the company’s shares plunging to the limit-down price. TSMC stressed that the move would not affect the strategic partnership between the 2 companies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n418167https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n418167Mon, 18 May 2026 10:54:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA newly digitally restored version of the Taiwanese classic The Dull-Ice Flower premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, raising the profile of Taiwanese culture on the international stage. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n418168https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n418168Mon, 18 May 2026 10:52:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA patient with chronic cough who was diagnosed with asthma saw significant relief in symptoms including coughing, white phlegm and nighttime wheezing after three months of Chinese medicine treatment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n418171https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260518-09/index-en-p7.html#n418171Mon, 18 May 2026 10:32:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA