# AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-18 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 2 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 446 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 68 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## [Hyatt Regency Tokyo] A Summer Culinary Experience for All Five Senses: Summer Promotions at Its Restaurants and Bars

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:51:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000149320.html
- anchor: #n421041
- Companies mentioned: MOCKTERIA（モクテリア）、ピエール・エルメ・パリ

Hyatt Regency Tokyo is launching a summer culinary promotion featuring Argentine-style barbecue, mocktails created in collaboration with a renowned establishment, and innovative sake cocktails.

## Warts often go untreated for long periods, with 40% of sufferers dealing with them for 5 years or more; delayed treatment can also lead to worsening symptoms.

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000138138.html
- anchor: #n421042
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人SKINLABO、フラルクリニック

A SKINLABO survey found that many people with warts leave them untreated for long periods and, despite feeling stressed, do not seek medical care.

## Project to expand marine industries launches from the waters of Iki

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:49:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000051921.html
- anchor: #n421043
- Companies mentioned: IKI PARK MANAGEMENT株式会社、一般社団法人リーフボールジャパン、KDDI株式会社、国際ファッション専門職大学

IKI PARK MANAGEMENT, Leaf Ball Japan, and KDDI have launched a joint project in Iki City to promote marine industries and restore the marine environment. Working with local authorities, the project aims to roll out a sustainable fishing model nationwide using IT.

## VIRCHE’s Marula Blend Oil [Bright] in a large size, a summer-only limited production item, launches in limited quantities

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:48:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000098.000030149.html
- anchor: #n421044
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヴァーチェ

株式会社ヴァーチェ will release a large-size version of its popular Marula Blend Oil [Bright] on June 9, 2026, in limited quantities. Formulated with high-performance ingredients, the product is a strategic limited-edition offering designed to care for skin affected by summer damage.

## For preventing near-miss incidents in warehouses and factories: New “Forklift Safety Circle Light High-Brightness 20W Model LED Green” marks a clearly visible green safety boundary

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:47:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000450.000111905.html
- anchor: #n421045
- Companies mentioned: サンコー株式会社

Sanko has released a high-brightness green LED light designed to prevent forklift accidents. The B2B safety product uses highly visible light to alert pedestrians to approaching forklifts.

## Satofull presents its Satofull Award in the 2nd Iron Product Ideas Contest; plans to offer a high school student’s idea as a hometown tax donation gift

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:47:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001304.000025119.html
- anchor: #n421046
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社長谷川鉄工、株式会社蟻塚設計、株式会社東酸

Satofull selected an iron product idea from a high school student in Aomori Prefecture for its “Satofull Award” and is advancing an industry-academia collaboration project to commercialize it as a hometown tax donation gift.

## “HUF & STONES THROW” PRESENTS “CELEBRATES 30 YEARS WITH A SPECIAL JAPAN TOUR 2026”!

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:44:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001419.000009786.html
- anchor: #n420903
- Companies mentioned: Stones Throw Records、HUF、Zaiko、RA、e+

Music label Stones Throw Records is marking its 30th anniversary with a joint tour in Tokyo and Osaka in collaboration with HUF. Limited-edition apparel will also be available.

## California-based towel brand “LEUS” unveils 6 new beach towel designs for 2026SS

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:41:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000034833.html
- anchor: #n420904
- Companies mentioned: LEUS、カスタムプロデュース株式会社

California-based brand “LEUS” has released 6 new beach towels for 2026SS. The eco-friendly, functional products are made with 100% recycled cotton.

## Sapporo, a leader in waste reduction, takes its next step: memorandum of cooperation signed with paper recycling at its core

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000177172.html
- anchor: #n420906
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人古紙再生促進センター

Sapporo City and the Center for Promotion of Wastepaper Recycling signed a memorandum of cooperation to promote the recycling of “miscellaneous paper” and advance waste reduction and resource circulation.

## Xtorm, a brand of rugged, waterproof mobile batteries built for emergencies and outdoor use, has made its full-scale debut in Japan. Its next-generation batteries combine high output with durability to meet a wide range of needs, from emergencies to everyday use.

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000125300.html
- anchor: #n420905
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハンズインターナショナル、Apple、Nintendo

Hands International will begin sales in Japan of Xtorm, a mobile battery brand from the Netherlands, on May 29, 2026. Designed for high safety and durability, the products meet a wide range of needs, from disaster preparedness to everyday use.

## Hokkaido’s largest-scale gaming event enters its 5th year: “Sapporo Game Camp 2026” confirmed!

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:39:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000234.000130084.html
- anchor: #n420907
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セガ札幌スタジオ、株式会社インフィニットループ、株式会社ロケットスタジオ、株式会社ボーンデジタル、一般財団法人さっぽろ産業振興財団、札幌市、株式会社セガ

“Sapporo Game Camp 2026,” an event to develop game creators in Sapporo, will be held October 9–11. The event aims to nurture the next generation of talent through collaboration among industry, government, and academia.

## Showa retro is booming! “Cute Showa Retro Color Schemes and Design,” an idea book of stylish color palettes and designs, goes on sale May 20.

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:38:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000861.000033602.html
- anchor: #n420908
- Companies mentioned: 東京カラーズ株式会社、SBクリエイティブ、西東社、エクスナレッジ、KADOKAWA

Daiwa Shobo will release “Cute Showa Retro Color Schemes and Design” on May 20, 2026. The book analyzes Showa-era products and design and offers color palette ideas for creative work.

## [JAF Shizuoka] “My Car Inspection Workshop” to offer advice on vehicle inspection points

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:35:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007050.000010088.html
- anchor: #n420909
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人 日本自動車連盟（JAF）静岡支部

The Shizuoka branch of the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) will hold a free “My Car Inspection Workshop” at its Numazu facility on June 24, offering drivers guidance on routine vehicle checks.

## 【JAF静岡】「2026オートテスト in つま恋リゾート彩の郷」開催に協力します

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:32:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007066.000010088.html
- anchor: #n420910
- Companies mentioned: チームエムアイ、つま恋リゾート彩の郷

The Shizuoka branch of JAF will support the organization of the “2026 Auto Test,” to be held in Kakegawa City on June 27. The event aims to promote motorsports that beginners can take part in using their own cars.

## Sagami Women’s University receives official accreditation for its International Baccalaureate (IB) teacher training program

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000179639.html
- anchor: #n420925
- Companies mentioned: 国際バカロレア機構、文部科学省IB教育推進コンソーシアム、ワンパーパス株式会社

Sagami Women’s University has become the first women’s university in Japan to receive accreditation for an International Baccalaureate (IB) teacher training program. The newly established department will enable students to earn both an IB teaching qualification and an English teaching license.

## [Kyokasu-zuke Uokyu] Uokyu launches a limited Father’s Day set that includes “iidako Kyokasu-zuke,” which sold out temporarily at all stores after a TV feature

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000178419.html
- anchor: #n420924
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社魚久

Long-established kasuzuke maker Uokyu has launched a limited Father’s Day set featuring “iidako,” which drew attention on television. The set includes 6 products made using traditional fermentation techniques and is aimed at seasonal gift buyers.

## Official logo selected to promote the actions of the Beyond SDGs Public-Private Partnership Conference!

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000165789.html
- anchor: #n420923
- Companies mentioned: 東京藝術大学、慶應義塾大学、株式会社博報堂

The Beyond SDGs Public-Private Partnership Conference has selected the official logo for its action slogan, “BEYOND! for beyond SDGs,” which looks ahead to goals beyond 2030. The design by Akari Takehara of 慶應義塾大学 was chosen and published on the conference’s official website today.

## Emergency transports due to heatstroke top 100,000 for the first time; indoor beer gardens proposed for summer events in an era of extreme heat

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000039049.html
- anchor: #n420922
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社あどばる、株式会社ビジョン、総務省消防庁

あどばるが猛暑対策として、屋内貸切スペースでの『室内ビアガーデンプラン』を5月から開始。全4会場で展開。

## 株式会社メンテル selected as energy-sector co-creation partner for startup collaboration program by Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Building Systems

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000130784.html
- anchor: #n420921
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日立製作所、株式会社日立ビルシステム、株式会社フツパー

株式会社メンテル has been selected as an energy-sector partner for a startup collaboration program in the Hitachi Group’s building systems field. By optimizing facility controls using AI, it aims to enhance the value of Hitachi’s building OS.

## Brain relearning and motor system control play a major role! “Peripheral Nerve Surgery × Neuroscience: Brain Science Based Hand Surgery—Why Doesn’t Function Recover Even After Reconstruction?” goes on sale 4/20

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000014570.html
- anchor: #n420920
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社医学書院

Published by Igaku-Shoin on April 20, 2026, Jin Hirata’s book combines peripheral nerve surgery and neuroscience to explore the mechanisms of recovery in hand surgery from the perspective of brain function.

## Raiko Enbu かぐづち [A spectacle of fire and light that transforms the sea of Ito into a fantastical scene] USAMI Fest 2026

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000161977.html
- anchor: #n420919
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社かぐづち

USAMI Fest 2026 will be held in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, featuring a special performance of light and fire by the internationally acclaimed かぐづち. The event is an important opportunity to revitalize the region and boost the appeal of nighttime tourism.

## Surpassing 10,000 stores. The “KINUJO Silk Premium Dryer Pro,” the highest-spec dryer in KINUJO’s history, launches from the KINUJO Pro series.

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000094687.html
- anchor: #n420918
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KINUJO

KINUJO will launch “Silk Premium Dryer Pro,” its top-of-the-line salon-exclusive dryer, on May 25. It features fast-drying performance and automatic temperature control to automatically recreate professional techniques.

## Employees and families from the Haseko Group’s sustainability activities and 東海建栄会 take part in the “Spring Fujimae Tidal Flat Cleanup Operation.”

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000128890.html
- anchor: #n420917
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社長谷工コーポレーション、東海建栄会

A total of 30 people from the Haseko Group, affiliated organizations, and employees’ families took part in a cleanup at Fujimae Wetland in Nagoya, demonstrating the company’s commitment to environmental protection.

## [For cryptocurrency trading, choose bitbank] Win a ¥5,000 nationwide meal voucher! Launch of the “Pizza Day 16th Anniversary Campaign” on the company’s official X account

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000251.000024344.html
- anchor: #n420916

bitbank has launched an X campaign offering meal vouchers worth ¥5,000 to mark the 16th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day. The campaign aims to promote awareness of cryptocurrency history and strengthen user engagement.

## Sensoji Temple’s first-ever projection mapping show, “ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS 2025,” has won a Gold Award at the international creative awards “MUSE Creative Awards 2026.”

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000442.000046440.html
- anchor: #n420915
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社一旗、IAA（International Awards Associate）、文化庁

Projection mapping at Sensoji Temple by 株式会社一旗 won a Gold Award at the international “MUSE Creative Awards 2026.” The fusion of cultural heritage and cutting-edge technology received global recognition.

## Why don’t occupancy rates and revenue align? — Release of “AI RealEstate on IDX,” an AI optimization model for optimizing real estate management

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000707.000040956.html
- anchor: #n420914
- Companies mentioned: AIデータ株式会社

AI Data Inc. has begun offering “AI RealEstate on IDX,” an AI model that optimizes revenue from real estate management. Data integration and predictive analytics help maximize profits, not just occupancy rates.

## [For the real estate industry] “AI answers can be ‘designed’! Steps to master LLMO and adapt to the latest trends through data” seminar｜いえらぶGROUP

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000787.000008550.html
- anchor: #n420913
- Companies mentioned: Google、ChatGPT

いえらぶGROUP will hold a free webinar on AI search optimization (LLMO) for the real estate industry in late May 2026. It will share the latest trends and a practical 4-step approach.

## Initiatives to address the shortage of delivery drivers and reduce food loss: Efforts to mitigate freshness inversion in soft drink deliveries

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000899.000155396.html
- anchor: #n420912
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、アサヒ飲料株式会社、株式会社伊藤園、キリンビバレッジ株式会社、コカ・コーラボトラーズジャパン株式会社、サントリービバレッジ＆フード株式会社

7-Eleven Japan will relax its receiving standards for “freshness inversion” in soft drinks to address driver shortages and reduce food waste.

## GMO Brand Security survey: “The State of Email Security at Universities in Japan”

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005365.000000136.html
- anchor: #n420911
- Companies mentioned: GMOインターネットグループ、北海道大学、山形大学、東京大学、一橋大学、横浜国立大学、国際教養大学、横浜市立大学、大阪公立大学、長崎県立大学、学習院大学、芝浦工業大学、日本大学、玉川大学、同志社女子大学

A GMO Brand Security survey found that only 4.1% of 338 universities in Japan have properly configured measures against spoofed emails.

## First unveiling of 2 of the latest beauty devices making their Japan debut! Global wellness tech leader Therabody to exhibit at “Beautyworld Japan Tokyo”

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:29:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000065463.html
- anchor: #n420926
- Companies mentioned: ユナイテッドスポーツブランズジャパン株式会社

At a trade show in May 2026, Therabody will unveil in Japan for the first time its latest LED facial device and hot-and-cold care device. The company is bringing science-backed wellness technology to the beauty sector.

## 〈Setagaya Art Farm 2026〉Akira’s music talk

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:28:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000069304.html
- anchor: #n420927
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人せたがや文化財団、世田谷パブリックシアター

Composer Akira Miyagawa and director Akira Shirai will hold a talk event on July 29 at Setagaya Theatre Tram, sharing stories about creating music and theater.

## Kume Sekkei to open its head office building to the public for a special event! Designers will offer special commentary on “behind the scenes of projects” and “design in the AI era,” along with office tours 【Tokyo Architecture Festival 2026】

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:27:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000123454.html
- anchor: #n420928

Kume Sekkei will open its head office building to the public on May 23, 2026. As part of the “Tokyo Architecture Festival 2026” program, it will offer commentary on design in the AI era and office tours.

## Modely, a 3D content production and development company, to exhibit at the “19th Content Tokyo — Video and CG Production Expo”

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:24:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000025751.html
- anchor: #n420929
- Companies mentioned: RX Japan 合同会社

Modely, the 3D production brand of 株式会社メルタ, will exhibit at “Content Tokyo” in June 2026. It will showcase the latest glasses-free 3D technology, AI avatars, and interactive experiences to promote the use of 3D by businesses.

## Yotsuba Milk Products to begin airing new TV commercial series “Life with Yotsuba” on Monday, May 18

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:20:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000170412.html
- anchor: #n420930
- Companies mentioned: よつ葉乳業株式会社

Yotsuba Milk Products will launch its new TV commercial, “Life with Yotsuba,” on May 18, 2026. Watercolor illustrations depict the everyday happiness of having dairy products in one’s life.

## 【TAC公務員】TAC大宮校で5月も開催！「担任講師 個別受講相談2026」＜参加無料・要予約＞

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:20:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002345.000021078.html
- anchor: #n420931

TAC株式会社 will hold individual consultations on civil service exams at its Omiya School in May 2026. Instructor Mizoe will offer personalized advice to candidates, with participation benefits also available.

## [Trade shows in IT and DX] New events confirmed at 3 venues in Niigata, Kobe, and Matsuyama! — Exhibitor applications now open

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:19:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000234.000017704.html
- anchor: #n420932
- Companies mentioned: ブティックス株式会社

Boutiques will launch new DX trade shows called “DXPO” in Niigata, Kobe, and Matsuyama in 2027, expanding its presence to 8 regions nationwide.

## Order received for waterjet propulsion system for a CTV for the Nagasaki Maritime Human Resources Development Association

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:16:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000803.000025611.html
- anchor: #n420933
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社沖新船舶工業、NPO法人長崎海運人材育成協会、日本財団

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has received an order for its latest waterjet propulsion system for a training CTV. The system will support maintenance training for offshore wind power generation.

## Axel Mark launches pore-clog dissolving cleansing oil from its total beauty care brand 『≒4.7（ニアリーフォーセブン）』

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:15:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000243.000021743.html
- anchor: #n420779
- Companies mentioned: アクセルメディカ株式会社

Axel Mark has launched “Pore Bright Deep Cleansing Oil,” the third product from its total beauty care brand 『≒4.7』. Its proprietary pore-clog dissolving technology combines pore care with cleansing power.

## Hiroshima dermatologist heads to Gifu for free public seminar

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:11:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000159384.html
- anchor: #n420780
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ITreat、身原皮ふ科・形成外科クリニック、厚生労働省、国民生活センター

Dermatologist Kyomi Mihara will hold a free skincare seminar in Gifu City on June 18, 2026. Against the backdrop of a sharp rise in cosmetic medical treatment problems, the event aims to promote accurate information.

## A new added value for stays at 東横INNセブ. DH English Academy launches English lessons for hotel guests

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000160938.html
- anchor: #n420789
- Companies mentioned: 東横INNセブ、TTEPU株式会社

DH English Academy has partnered with 東横INNセブ to offer one-on-one English lessons exclusively for hotel guests. The partnership will provide flexible learning opportunities tailored to guests’ travel styles.

## Reduce workload and meet hiring targets with BeTheHERO’s recruitment outsourcing service! How クラークスジャパン株式会社 created an environment that enables staff to focus on core duties.

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000167459.html
- anchor: #n420788
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社BeTheHERO、クラークスジャパン株式会社

BeTheHERO’s recruitment outsourcing service helped Clarks Japan cut 40 hours of work per month and meet its hiring targets, enabling its HR department to focus on core interview duties.

## “Odawara-style STEAM education” takes root in all 11 junior high schools in Odawara City — CURIO SCHOOL publishes a full record of its 3-year partnership support on note

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000014794.html
- anchor: #n420787
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CURIO SCHOOL、小田原市教育委員会、小田急電鉄株式会社

CURIO SCHOOL has published a report on the results of its 3-year partnership with Odawara City, successfully introducing “Odawara-style STEAM education,” which incorporates local issues, in all 11 junior high schools across the city.

## A new approach to the relationship between skin and mind! “Well-Reishi,” a cosmetic ingredient that nurtures resilient beauty, goes on sale today, May 18!

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000070472.html
- anchor: #n420786
- Companies mentioned: 丸善製薬株式会社

Maruzen Pharmaceuticals has launched “Well-Reishi,” a new cosmetic ingredient that uses reishi mushroom extract to address the effects of psychological stress on skin, with a focus on resilient beauty.

## Award-winning products in 10 categories for 8 consecutive years! “Well-Reishi” places 3rd in the Anti-Aging and Barrier Function Recovery category at the BSB Innovation Award 2026

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000101.000070472.html
- anchor: #n420785
- Companies mentioned: 丸善製薬株式会社、BSB社

Maruzen Pharmaceuticals’ reishi mushroom extract “ウェルレイシ” won an international cosmetics award for its innovative stress-relief and skin barrier-repair functions, strengthening its position as a leader in the ingredients market.

## How does generative AI portray your company? Inova launches “AI Assessment and Improvement Support,” quantitatively analyzing citations by ChatGPT and others

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000054994.html
- anchor: #n420784

Inova has launched its “AI Assessment and Improvement Accompaniment Support Service,” which quantitatively analyzes how the company is cited by generative AI and helps improve its results.

## Up to 35% off booklet printing! Online printer Graphic is running a special campaign on saddle-stitched and perfect-bound booklets.

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000134543.html
- anchor: #n420783

Online printer Graphic has launched a campaign offering up to 35% off saddle-stitched and perfect-bound booklets in A4 and B5 sizes. The campaign runs through the end of June 2026, meeting businesses’ promotional needs.

## Instagram automation tool Elgram launches auto-reply feature in its app

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000403.000059114.html
- anchor: #n420782
- Companies mentioned: Meta社

Mishona Co., Ltd. has added auto-reply and message-creation features to the app version of its Instagram automation tool, Elgram. Settings can now be configured from mobile devices 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, significantly improving operational efficiency.

## @cosme STORE Lumine Yurakucho to reopen after renovation in September 2026

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000486.000005126.html
- anchor: #n420781
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイスタイル、株式会社アイスタイルリテール

@cosme STORE Lumine Yurakucho, operated by istyle retail, will undergo renovations in September 2026. The store will temporarily close from July for the renovation and expand its product selection.

## Video dubbing AI mimidub expands language support to 200 languages and officially launches

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:06:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000162617.html
- anchor: #n420790
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Titan Intelligence

Titan Intelligence has officially launched its AI video dubbing service, mimidub, which supports 200 languages and preserves the original speaker’s voice quality and emotion.

## UBE announces feature interview in U.S. business magazine Entrepreneur

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:06:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000097856.html
- anchor: #n420791
- Companies mentioned: ＵＢＥ株式会社、Entrepreneur Media社

UBE Corporation President Yuki Nishida was interviewed by U.S. business magazine Entrepreneur, discussing the company’s global strategy for transforming into a specialty chemicals company.

## For companies considering ERP implementation: Limited to 3 companies—free Fit&Gap support

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:06:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000128857.html
- anchor: #n420792
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パートナーズ

Odoo official partner 株式會社パートナーズ is offering free Fit&Gap analysis to the first 3 companies considering ERP implementation.

## Hankyu Umeda Main Store to host event for the first time: “The comeback of Japan’s celebrated traditional baked treats!” “あられ、せんべい、いとをかき。” opens new horizons for rice crackers and senbei

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:05:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002893.000014431.html
- anchor: #n420793
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社阪急阪神百貨店、志満秀、BYTEN、トーキョー煎餅、をかし楽市、hokka（北陸製菓）、ぼんち、田中屋せんべい総本家、京煎堂、桂新堂、浅くさ中村屋、せんべいや喜八堂、麻布十番たぬき煎餅、煎茶堂東京

Hankyu Umeda Main Store will host for the first time “あられ、せんべい、いとをかき。,” a rice cracker and senbei festival bringing together about 80 brands and 500 products, reimagining the appeal of traditional Japanese baked treats.

## “Summer Yui Festival—An evening colored by island songs, taiko drums and fireworks”—Daily events during summer vacation at グランドメルキュール沖縄残波岬リゾート

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:05:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000908.000052177.html
- anchor: #n420794
- Companies mentioned: グランドメルキュール沖縄残波岬リゾート

グランドメルキュール沖縄残波岬リゾート will hold the Summer Yui Festival during summer vacation in 2026, offering guests daily performances of traditional Okinawan arts and fireworks. The event aims to enhance the value of guests’ stays.

## Important notice regarding 西口プロレス

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:03:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000183321.html
- anchor: #n420795
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウエストゲートエンタテインメント

West Gate Entertainment, organizer of 西口プロレス, has announced that it will issue an important statement on May 21, 2026, regarding its wrestler Choshu Riki.

## Aoba-Japan International School marks its 50th anniversary today, May 18

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:02:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000418.000059894.html
- anchor: #n420796
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Aoba-BBT、株式会社アオバインターナショナルエデュケイショナルシステムズ、ムサシインターナショナルスクール・トウキョウ

Aoba-Japan International School has announced its 50th anniversary. It aims to improve the quality of global education by strengthening online education and expanding into regional areas, including Kanazawa.

## Exhibiting ASKOC™-40, which combines temperature control and efficiency in food logistics

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000152808.html
- anchor: #n420797
- Companies mentioned: 三菱ケミカルインフラテック株式会社

Mitsubishi Chemical Infratec will exhibit ASKOC™-40, a temperature-controlled folding container that combines temperature management and efficiency in food logistics, at FOOMA JAPAN 2026.

## Instalimb, which develops AI- and 3D-printed prosthetics and orthotics, raises funds with Altomos Investment as the investor and signs a basic agreement with ALCARE

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000035921.html
- anchor: #n420798
- Companies mentioned: オルトモスインベストメント株式会社、アルケア株式会社、インド義足製造公社（ALIMCO）、ジェイプールフット（BMVSS Jaipur Foot）

Instalimb has raised funds from Altomos Investment and partnered with ALCARE for domestic expansion. The companies will bring AI and 3D technologies to Japan’s medical sector.

## Mirable technology tackles the triple burden facing care facilities: 3 products, including Mirable Assist Bath, receive new TAIS codes

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000098081.html
- anchor: #n420799
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人テクノエイド協会

Science Co., Ltd. has obtained TAIS codes for 3 products for the care sector. The company aims to put next-generation infrastructure into practical use, using fine-bubble technology to reduce the burden of bathing assistance.

## Second store in Sapporo: Large hobby shop 駿河屋 新札幌DUO店 opens July 16 (Thursday)!

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000170.000043409.html
- anchor: #n420800
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 駿河屋、文教堂書店

Large hobby shop 駿河屋 will open its second store in Sapporo, 新札幌DUO店, on July 16.

## BorgWarner to showcase advanced propulsion system technologies at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000155444.html
- anchor: #n420881
- Companies mentioned: BorgWarner Inc.、JSAE - 公益社団法人自動車技術会

Global auto parts maker BorgWarner will showcase its latest propulsion system technologies for electric vehicles, hybrids and internal combustion engines at the 2026 Automotive Engineering Exposition in Yokohama.

## Altomos Group invests in Instalimb Co., Ltd. and signs a basic agreement in the prosthetics and orthotics field

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000175098.html
- anchor: #n420880
- Companies mentioned: オルトモスインベストメント株式会社 (Altomos Investment)、インスタリム株式会社 (Instalimb Inc.)、アルケア株式会社 (Alcare Inc.)、オルトモスグループ (Altomos Group)、オルトモスホールディングス株式会社 (Altomos Holdings)

Altomos Group has invested through an affiliated investment company in startup Instalimb, which develops prosthetics using AI and 3D printing, and signed a basic agreement to jointly advance digital transformation in the prosthetics field.

## Survey on attitudes toward rising interest rates: About 70% expect greater household financial burdens, while about 60% say they do not understand the indicators that affect mortgage rates

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000039606.html
- anchor: #n420879
- Companies mentioned: サクリサ

Minato Asset Management surveyed 1,004 people on attitudes toward rising interest rates. 70% expect greater financial burdens, but 60% do not understand how mortgage rates work.

## AIM’s compact electric mobility vehicle AIM EVM begins mass production, with 24 units now in Okinawa

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000131130.html
- anchor: #n420878

AIM’s compact electric mobility vehicle AIM EVM has begun mass production, with the first 24 units delivered to Okinawa Prefecture. The company aims to promote its use as local transportation infrastructure and as an emergency power source during disasters.

## New fan-equipped apparel approved by 広島東洋カープ!

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000159215.html
- anchor: #n420877
- Companies mentioned: 広島東洋カープ、洋服の青山、FIELD、アタック

Sun-S has launched fan-equipped apparel approved by 広島東洋カープ. The company has adapted air-conditioned clothing technology designed for professionals for use by sports fans and will sell the items as a set.

## A new kind of beauty item selected by personal color: “ear acupressure jewelry,” a general medical device, launches May 18, 2026

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000049067.html
- anchor: #n420876

Chukyo Pharmaceutical will launch “ear acupressure jewelry,” a general medical device based on personal color, on May 18, 2026. The product combines fashion appeal with pressure-point stimulation to relieve stiffness.

## The e-book released 2026/5/4, “Why Do We Blame Ourselves for Burning Omelets? Ways to Shift Your Mindset and Say YES to Yourself,” ranks No. 1 in 6 Amazon categories

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000131393.html
- anchor: #n420875
- Companies mentioned: Amazon.co.jp

Tokitsukaze Publishing has released a new book by mindfulness coach Coai. It presents methods for overcoming self-criticism and ranked No. 1 in 6 Amazon categories.

## Asahi Techno Research to exhibit at international pharmaceutical development exhibition CPHI Japan 2026, offering one-stop nitrosamine analysis and synthesis

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000171238.html
- anchor: #n420874
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アサヒテクノリサーチ、渡辺化学工業株式会社

At CPHI Japan 2026, Asahi Techno Research will promote a one-stop solution for nitrosamine impurities, from synthesis through analysis, offered in collaboration with its group companies.

## Takikawa City B&G Marine Center, also known as B&G Aso River, reopens May 9, 2026: 8m-wide LED display and interactive “Virtual River Adventure” installed

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000063277.html
- anchor: #n420873
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社札幌トランジスター、株式会社セルインタラクティブ、ビービーメディア株式会社

Fract Co., Ltd. and others have installed an 8m-wide giant LED display and interactive content at the Takikawa City B&G Marine Center, which is being renovated in May 2026. The project combines the local natural environment with digital technology to support children’s learning and physical development.

## Assetment Neo Ver.2.18 released for internal asset management, with new features to strengthen in-house help desk operations

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000011447.html
- anchor: #n420872

Assetment has released Ver.2.18 of its internal asset management cloud service, Assetment Neo. The release enhances in-house help desk and external personnel management features to improve IT department efficiency and security.

## “Learn by watching” is outdated: KAWADA launches C-LUM, a welding monitoring system that transforms the transfer of welding skills

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000045183.html
- anchor: #n420871
- Companies mentioned: 川田テクノロジーズ株式会社、川田工業株式会社

Kawada Technologies and Kawada Industries have launched C-LUM, a welding monitoring system that visualizes the “field of view” and “data” of skilled welders. The system aims to address challenges in passing on skills in manufacturing and education, including tacit knowledge, safety and training time.

## [LINE GAME] LINE WALK and radiko to hold their first joint campaign, “Listen and Walk for Rewards WEEK!”

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000179742.html
- anchor: #n420870
- Companies mentioned: LINEヤフー株式会社、株式会社radiko、Amazon.com, Inc.

LINE Yahoo and radiko have launched a joint campaign for LINE WALK and radiko. The initiative promotes earning rewards by combining walking with radio listening and aims to expand use of both services.

## [More than 2500 readers] Put the latest research papers to work in business in just 5 minutes a day. “Paper News” breaks down research from Japan and abroad. The idea that “research papers are difficult” is outdated. This free site translates management research from Japan and abroad into insights that are “useful in practice.”

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000107365.html
- anchor: #n420869
- Companies mentioned: やさしいビジネススクール

The free research-paper summary site Paper News has published 50 articles, surpassed 2500 readers and launched an official email newsletter. It will deliver explanations of academic insights for business professionals every Saturday.

## New self-propelled aerial work platform, Super Deck AS-19PHD, with a deck load capacity of 1,000kg and a maximum working height of 19.1m

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000092573.html
- anchor: #n420868

Tadano Ltd. has launched the new self-propelled aerial work platform AS-19PHD. With a load capacity of 1,000kg and a working height of 19.1m, it is designed to boost productivity on worksites.

## The Real Pro Salon has opened at Panasonic Beauty Omotesando, offering an exceptional massage experience. Visitors can try a massage chair equipped with Panasonic’s top-tier kneading technology for the price of a coin, with a drink included.

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000163417.html
- anchor: #n420867

Panasonic has opened the Real Pro Salon, an appointment-only venue in Omotesando. Visitors can experience its latest high-performance massage chairs for 500 yen, with a drink included.

## Everyday life in Iranian society beyond the headlines, and the power of “poetry”: Screening of the Iranian film The Poet of the Abandoned

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000162518.html
- anchor: #n420866

On July 4, 2026, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies will hold a free screening of the Iranian film The Poet of the Abandoned, followed by a talk session with Islamic studies scholars.

## komham to exhibit at the 2026 NEW Environmental Exhibition

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000069421.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/1405301-en.html
- anchor: #n420865

At the 2026 NEW Environmental Exhibition, komham will showcase MICROBOOST®, a diagnostic and treatment service for composting facilities. It uses the power of microorganisms to help facilities save energy and improve efficiency.

## ユナイテッド航空 to launch nonstop Sapporo–San Francisco flights and a Tokyo/Narita–Chicago route

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000091889.html
- anchor: #n420864
- Companies mentioned: ユナイテッド航空

ユナイテッド航空 will launch nonstop Sapporo–San Francisco service, with 3 flights per week, and year-round nonstop service between Narita and Chicago starting in winter 2026. The service will be the first nonstop flight from Sapporo to the United States, further expanding the route network of the largest airline between Japan and the United States.

## A new item for the jirai-kei style! Veteran festival-supply wholesaler Kissies Co., Ltd. launches a “jirai-kei cat mask” designed to make anyone look great.

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000080338.html
- anchor: #n420863

Kissies has launched a new cat mask inspired by jirai-kei fashion.

## Breathing is the “engine” that drives life. A research project on the body’s internal environment during sleep begins

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000117786.html
- anchor: #n420862

Toratani Co., Ltd. has launched a project to study the relationship between breathing during sleep and the body’s internal environment. The project positions breathing as fundamental to life and seeks to raise awareness of the importance of keeping the airway physically open.

## Survey examines Mimi Beauty users’ face-washing and cleansing habits

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000149034.html
- anchor: #n420861
- Companies mentioned: Biore、KANEBO、FANCL、d program、SENKA、Attenir、shu uemura、ma:nyo、ORBIS、KOSE、VT COSMETICS

The beauty media outlet Mimi Beauty surveyed 547 members about their face-washing and cleansing habits. The findings revealed strong interest in pore care, information gathering led by social media, and the use of different products for different purposes.

## CogEvo® launches its first AI recommendation service, CogEvo Consultation Room: AI turns cognitive-function test results into personally relevant insights and supports changes in everyday behavior

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000068511.html
- anchor: #n420860

Total Brain Care has launched CogEvo Consultation Room, which uses AI to provide personalized advice based on CogEvo measurement results. The service supports users in changing their behavior after testing.

## A large LED display installed at the all-weather plaza at Hokuriku Shinkansen’s Kagaonsen Station, creating a hub for community activity

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000160188.html
- anchor: #n420859
- Companies mentioned: 竹内電気工事株式会社

Hyoshitoh Co., Ltd. has installed a large LED display at the all-weather plaza at Kagaonsen Station. The project uses an advertising revenue model to cover maintenance costs.

## [First clinic in Kyushu] Just outside an exit of Tenjin Underground Mall! 17th clinic, Clinic For Tenjin, to open on Monday, June 1, 2026

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000096150.html
- anchor: #n420858

Clinic For will open Clinic For Tenjin, its first clinic in Kyushu, on June 1, 2026. Smartphone-based visits and online consultations will improve access to healthcare in the Tenjin area.

## 【1分でオフィスタイプ診断】約4割が現状オフィスに不満と回答する中で“1,000人が選ぶ”人気1位の「理想のオフィス」の特徴とは？

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000083983.html
- anchor: #n420857
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アーバンプラン、サクリサ

In an office-environment survey conducted by Urban Plan, a “flexible office” where people can choose where to work according to their work style was selected as the most desirable environment.

## A solo trip with your dog is now available at あさま空山望. The “Memorable Stay Plan for You and Your Dog” launches June 18, with a private dog run to enjoy the cool early-summer breezes of Kita-Karuizawa and beds where guests can sleep alongside their dogs.

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000069365.html
- anchor: #n420856
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社空山望くらぶ、WAN-DELI-TOKYO

あさま空山望, a private villa resort offering entire-villa rentals, has launched a commemorative stay plan designed for solo trips with dogs. Services prioritize privacy, including sharing a bed with your dog and exclusive use of a dog run.

## And Plants marks its 5th anniversary. Its flower business becomes an independent brand, AND FLOWER

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000048183.html
- anchor: #n420855
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Ｄｏｍｕｚ、AND PLANTS、AND FLOWER

To mark the 5th anniversary of the AND PLANTS brand, Domuz Co., Ltd. has spun off its flower business as the new brand AND FLOWER, allowing it to serve different customer groups with a more focused approach.

## People focus on the face, but it is the scalp that others notice. A survey of 1,000 women finds a blind spot in perceived age: a difference of about 15 years when viewed from behind

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000032924.html
- anchor: #n420854
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社nijito、楽天インサイト株式会社

Kurokami Research Institute of 株式会社nijito surveyed 1000 women. It found that how visible the scalp is from behind can create a difference of about 15 years in perceived age, highlighting a gap between consumers’ beauty concerns and how others actually see them.

## Official launch of “A CEO’s Double (for Video Production Companies),” a service to address overreliance on individual sales staff, one-off projects and declining customer retention

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000173646.html
- anchor: #n420853

Lumission Co., Ltd. has launched “A CEO’s Double,” a free business-support service for video production companies. It helps reduce reliance on individuals and build a recurring revenue structure.

## AI英語学習アプリabceed、令和8年度の学校有料会員数が大幅増加〜前年同月対比195%成長〜

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000038232.html
- anchor: #n420852

The number of paid school subscribers to the AI English-learning app abceed grew 195% year over year for the same month. New plans using AI features and a flexible adoption strategy contributed to the growth.

## New feature, “16-Type Lifestyle Diagnosis,” added to the resident app totono!

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000049968.html
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Sumasapo Inc. has added “16-Type Lifestyle Diagnosis,” which visualizes everyday challenges, to its resident app totono. The feature aims to improve residents’ quality of life and satisfaction while reducing the workload of property management.

## Individual course: Notice of a new course on preparing Forms 10-1 and 10-2 for applications to become accredited Japanese-language education institutions

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000048317.html
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- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人外国人材活躍支援協会（CSAF）、BTS言語学院

CSAF has launched an individual course focused on Forms 10-1 and 10-2 for applications to become accredited Japanese-language education institutions. The course provides individual guidance on each school’s draft application documents.

## 将来宇宙輸送システム株式会社 to exhibit jointly at space business trade show SPEXA with 10 companies from diverse industries

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000106229.html
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- Companies mentioned: 将来宇宙輸送システム株式会社、愛知産業株式会社、株式会社エスト・ルージュ、株式会社商船三井、株式会社JALエンジニアリング、常石ソリューションズ東京ベイ株式会社

将来宇宙輸送システム (ISC) will exhibit at the space business trade show SPEXA alongside 10 companies from different industries, showcasing the space industry’s value chain.

## 3 production color printer models win the internationally renowned Red Dot Design Award

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000118297.html
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- Companies mentioned: 富士フイルムビジネスイノベーション株式会社、ノルトライン・ヴェストファーレン・デザインセンター、富士フイルムホールディングス、富士フイルム株式会社

Fujifilm’s three professional color printers have won the prestigious 2026 Red Dot Design Award for their innovative design incorporating AI technology.

## 【Reprinted before publication!】Will “Claude Code” rewrite the conventions of software development and solve challenges facing the IT industry? “Boost Development Efficiency! A Practical Introduction to Claude Code” goes on sale 【No. 1 on Amazon】

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000129.000016440.html
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- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マイナビ出版、Anthropic、経済産業省、みずほ情報総研株式会社、Google、Slack、GitHub、Jira、Amazon

To help address the shortage of IT talent, Mynavi Publishing has released “A Practical Introduction to Claude Code.” As AI coding tools reshape development workflows, strong demand prompted a reprint before its release, and the book reached No. 1 on Amazon.

## “Artists Who Gather at ‘Cafés’—From the Impressionists to Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec and Picasso”: Collaboration with BAR S（バーエス）, operated by 資生堂パーラー, confirmed.

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000136.000030575.html
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- Companies mentioned: 三菱一号館美術館、資生堂パーラー、BAR S（バーエス）、三菱地所株式会社、公益財団法人ひろしま美術館

Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum is collaborating with the Shiseido-operated bar “BAR S” to offer 2 limited-time collaborative cocktails for the “Artists Who Gather at ‘Cafés’” exhibition.

## AlpacaTech、アンソロピックが公開する金融業界向けAIエージェント・スキルと自社構築基盤「MixSeek」を連携した「MixSeek AIデータレイク」を提供へ

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000139.000123546.html
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- Companies mentioned: アンソロピック、SBIグループ、FOLIOホールディングス

AlpacaTechはアンソロピックの金融AI技術を日本株向けにカスタマイズし、TDnet/EDINETデータを利用可能な「MixSeek AIデータレイク」を構築した。

## Atom Law Group introduces a “Claude Usage Promotion Allowance” as an employee benefit.

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000143.000103921.html
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- Companies mentioned: アトム法律グループ (Atom Law Group)、Anthropic、KADOKAWA、クロスメディア・パブリッシング (Cross Media Publishing)、アトム法律情報株式会社

Japan’s Atom Law Group has introduced a “Claude Usage Promotion Subsidy” as an employee benefit to encourage staff to learn about and use generative AI.

## 【Noda Kuri’s Ambition: The Road to Conquering the Gaming World】Muscle-bound contestants are exhausted…! Maximum immersion with a balance ball! The new-sensation action game “BB Adventure” airs tomorrow, May 19 (Tue), at 9:25 p.m.

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000122205.html
- anchor: #n420843
- Companies mentioned: 東京メトロポリタンテレビジョン株式会社、TOKYO MX、Rチャンネル、TVer

TOKYO MX’s gaming show “Noda Kuri’s Ambition” will introduce “BB Adventure,” a new motion-controlled action game that combines a balance ball and an accelerometer, on May 19.

## A perennial favorite that keeps getting chosen! The long-awaited left-handed version of the hugely popular handgun holster is here! In response to user requests, the “40way CQC Holster” goes on sale May 22, 2026! No more second-guessing your holster choice.

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000156.000070919.html
- anchor: #n420842
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社ライラクス、SIG SAUER、KRYTAC、KRISS USA、MECHANIX WERE、LANCER TACTICAL、MAGPUL、MIDWEST INDUSTRIES、HKarmy

Japanese airsoft gear maker LayLax will release a left-handed version of its best-selling “40way CQC Holster” on May 22, 2026, in response to user requests.

## 【まん福ホールディングス株式会社】Carrying the food culture nurtured alongside Shimokitazawa into the future: Jackpot Planning joins the group.

- Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000162.000079095.html
- anchor: #n420841
- Companies mentioned: まん福ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社ジャックポットプランニング

まん福HD, a business succession platform focused on the food service industry, announced the acquisition of ジャックポットプランニング, a restaurant group with 50 years of history in Shimokitazawa.