https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 984 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 43 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/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429027Tue, 19 May 2026 10:34:54 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe latest issue of Wise Consulting’s Taiwan Business News covers major developments between Japan and Taiwan, including a possible Sony-TSMC joint venture and the closure of Bridgestone’s Hsinchu plant. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429028Tue, 19 May 2026 10:34:51 +0900JapanPR TIMESTOPPAN will exhibit at the Digital Trade Conference on May 20, 2026, showcasing its digital certificate issuance service and trade efficiency platform. The company aims to improve reliability and efficiency in trade and advance decarbonization. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429029Tue, 19 May 2026 10:33:57 +0900JapanPR TIMESJMAS has signed a reseller agreement with U.S.-based Anthropic related to Amazon Bedrock. It will begin offering authorized access to Claude through official sales channels and support enterprise adoption, promoting secure use of generative AI. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429030Tue, 19 May 2026 10:33:54 +0900JapanPR TIMESAeon Life and Aeon Retail will jointly hold the “End-of-Life Planning Happy Fair” at AEON MALL Kasukabe on May 29 and 30. Through end-of-life planning seminars and initiatives using AI technology, they will support efforts to address challenges in an aging society. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429031https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429031Tue, 19 May 2026 10:33:31 +0900JapanPR TIMESAt the 79th Cannes International Film Festival, prominent celebrities including Jun Ji-hyun and Léa Seydoux attended wearing dresses and jewelry by ルイ・ヴィトン. Their appearances once again showcased the brand’s global influence and luxury appeal. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429032https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429032Tue, 19 May 2026 10:33:29 +0900JapanPR TIMESSunnylive will hold the Tsukiji Gourmet Club event in Tsukiji on June 28. Through diagnostic-style pairings by sake experts, beginners can learn how to choose and order sake that suits them. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429033https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429033Tue, 19 May 2026 10:33:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESripla has launched GoDD Lab, an AI-driven lab-style development service. Support for requirements management, implementation and testing using AI will help address challenges in development structures. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429034https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429034Tue, 19 May 2026 10:33:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESripla has launched GoDD Analyse, a service supporting the analysis and specification visualization of existing fully custom-built systems. It uses AI to organize the specifications of systems that have become black boxes and accelerate renewal projects. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429035https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429035Tue, 19 May 2026 10:32:57 +0900JapanPR TIMESNice Corporation has launched transit advertising to communicate its brand message in Yokohama’s Tsurumi area, where it was founded. The ads highlight its contributions to the community through its building materials and housing businesses. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429036https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429036Tue, 19 May 2026 10:32:33 +0900JapanPR TIMESNice and Rienergy will introduce a renewable energy supply scheme using the FIT designated wholesale system starting in July 2026. They will establish a self-consumption model in which electricity from power plants owned by Nice is used at its own facilities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429037https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429037Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:53 +0900JapanPR TIMESIF Create Inc. has added a “Customer Survey Function” to its sales support platform, NEO GAINA. The function supports stronger compliance, as required in the insurance industry, and visualization of customer recruitment quality. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429038https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429038Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESTCB東京中央美容外科 held a charity piano concert in Osaka to raise awareness and support for childhood cancer. The event called for greater understanding through a picture-book reading and a discussion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429079https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429079Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社GARO has officially launched Rep, a closed social networking service (CNS) exclusively for participants at the director level and above. It aims to foster corporate growth by combining AI with the real-world insights of senior executives. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429078https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429078Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社アオヤジロ has launched a crowdfunding campaign for its Mori to, brand, positioned as a “media fragrance brand.” Through the scent of Akita cedar, the brand aims to connect consumers with the culture, everyday life and experiential tourism of Noshiro, Akita. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429077Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESYasunori Doi, representative of the advertising agency 株式会社ペコリス, has published a practical online advertising guide for beginners, designed to help small and medium-sized business owners run Google ads themselves. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429076Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社JADE has launched Amethyst MCP, allowing users to work with data from its SEO analysis tool directly through AI chat interfaces such as Claude. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429075Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDaiwa Securities and Daiwa Food & Agriculture will jointly hold a seminar on how companies from outside the agriculture sector can make “entering agriculture” part of their business strategy. Companies already active in the field will share their decision-making and implementation processes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429074Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社foxcale has released service overview materials for foxcope-CA, its early fraud detection tool designed to address corporate risks in digital communications. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429073Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJTC Co., Ltd. has begun full-scale sales through Amazon and other channels of Désir, a dedicated shochu glass designed by a sommelier at a French two-star restaurant. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429072Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ちろり has launched Shigaraki Kama, a gas-stove-compatible pot designed for restaurants that combines traditional Shigaraki ware techniques with the needs of modern food service. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429071Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark the 10th anniversary of the Japan-exclusive GLOBAL-IST series, Yoshida Metal Industry Co., Ltd. will release a limited-edition commemorative set featuring the full product lineup. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429070Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESLa Tiger Vegetable, a Chinese restaurant at Hanshin Umeda Main Store, adopted the gourmet influencer platform Unit and achieved a high engagement rate of 42.9%, while boosting dinner-period business. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429069Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapan-based NPO法人Grow&Leap has joined ハチドリ電力’s “A Drop Action” program, under which 1% of users’ electricity bills can be donated to the NPO to support career exploration and learning for junior and senior high school students. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429068Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapan’s first media outlet to interview people providing excellent service, THE GOOD JOB Institute, has launched. Readers can directly show their support for interviewees through small tips via the Kimochiru service. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429067Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESUtaTen has released a ranking of unreleased songs with the most anticipated lyrics, with next-generation artists including IS:SUE and ROIROM, both from audition programs, placing high. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429066Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe chatbot Sat-FAQ, developed by Sansou Systems, has been certified as an eligible tool for Japan’s Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy 2026. Small and medium-sized businesses can receive subsidies to adopt it. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429065Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESOne Eighty has added an AI-powered ad optimization function to its real estate marketing tool. It supports operations with cross-platform ROI visualization and AI-generated improvement proposals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429064Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTBA will hold its “Business Camp” entrepreneurship program for elementary and junior high school students at 9 venues nationwide in summer 2026. Through hands-on business operations using a mock currency, the program aims to foster independence and financial awareness in children. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429063https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429063Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPremium bath additive brand “Chapon” will begin selling a limited-edition bath additive set made with 100% natural essential oils for Father’s Day gifts on May 1, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429062Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESIKKAQ株式会社 has launched “IKKAQ Funding,” a crowdfunding platform for business investments. The service connects businesses with investors and offers a new fundraising option. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429061https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429061Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBREWDOG will sell its collaborative beer “SATANIC BLOODY IPA” exclusively at SATANIC CARNIVAL 2026 and promote it to festival attendees. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429060https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429060Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESビーブレイクシステムズ and Omluc will co-host a webinar on May 28, 2026, on enhancing ERP with generative AI. They will explain how to link MA-EYES and Dify to manage budgets and actual results in ways that prevent projects from running into the red. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429059https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429059Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDataHax株式会社 has launched a campaign to help customers switch from cash payment machines to “DENNOU PARK,” a cashless AI camera-based parking system. System usage fees will be waived for up to 1 year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429058https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429058Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社TKSがファインバブル技術と自社製品の理解促進のため、消費者向けオウンドメディアを開設した。正しい知識の普及により、サイトアクセス数3倍を目指す。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429057https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429057Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESニューテックジャパン will launch pre-sales on Makuake for “HEAT BLOCK INNER,” which attaches to existing tarps to improve heat shielding. Its air layer delivers insulation of up to 12°C, helping users cope with extreme heat while extending the life of their products. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429056https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429056Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESクラウドシエン has made a free information-sharing feature available on “Local Hub,” allowing local governments to approach companies directly without posting challenge projects. The feature lowers barriers to public-private partnerships and supports relationship-building. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429055https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429055Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマッケンジーハウス held a farming experience event for parents and children in Chigasaki City. Children learned about food through activities such as planting and harvesting vegetables. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429054https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429054Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESWiNEEDS HOLDINGS’ car-parts brand fcl. is taking part in an Amazon sale, offering discounts of up to 50% on LED lights and other products. The sale also includes new-model fog lamps. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429053https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429053Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESコパ・コーポレーション has updated its long-selling air conditioner fan cleaner “Kabisshu Torail.” A redesigned nozzle improves ease of use. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429052https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429052Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESHida’s 3 cities and 1 village have teamed up to create the “Hida-wide Castle Tour Map.” The project uses the latest AI to recreate Sengoku-era warlords, combining history and tourism through broad regional cooperation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429051https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429051Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESToyo Technica will begin selling 2 compact three-axis accelerometer products made by PCB in May 2026. Designed for EVs and PHEVs, they enable safe, high-precision vibration measurement. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429050https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429050Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社岩崎書店’s Ehonn-no-Ie division will release 5 “Classic Pooh Original Towels” featuring illustrations by E.H. Shepard on May 15, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429049https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429049Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESN1テクノロジーズ’ website improvement tool “SiteLead” has been selected as an eligible tool under the “Digitalization and AI Implementation Subsidy.” The selection will help reduce the initial cost burden for small and medium-sized businesses adopting AI and improving conversion rates. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429048https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429048Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Yururi Okunikko with DOGS,” operated by リロバケーションズ, has launched a special plan with 4 benefits to mark its 1st anniversary. It aims to attract repeat visitors and improve satisfaction by offering activities for both dogs and their owners. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429047https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429047Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGLION GROUP is celebrating its 40th anniversary and will hold its largest customer appreciation event, “GLION 39 Fair,” at all locations starting May 30, 2026. The campaign will include not only car sales but also the group’s dining and accommodation facilities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429046https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429046Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社岡田商会 has released heraldic-style wax seals inspired by characters from the anime “My Hero Academia.” Available in 24 designs, they can be used for everyday decoration of letters, planners and more. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429045https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429045Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSeven-Eleven will launch nationwide on May 26 peach and mango versions of “Ashacchu,” an iced tea and espresso drink originating in South Korea. A discount campaign will also be offered through the app. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429044https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429044Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESeiicon has been selected to operate 愛知県’s startup support program “AICHI NEXT UNICORN LEAGUE” Season 7 and has opened applications under the theme of sports innovation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429043https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429043Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESイオンファンタジー will open “Nobikko Jumbo Kumamoto,” its first day-stay indoor play destination in Kyushu, on June 13. It aims to attract families with affordable prices and convenience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429042https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429042Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESイオンファンタジーインドネシア will open “KIDZOOONA Splash 23 Semarang,” a new experiential indoor playground format, in Semarang, Indonesia, on May 23, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429041https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429041Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ぐるなび has spread biochar on the fields of the agricultural corporation Hinodeya in Ibaraki Prefecture as part of an NEDO project. The initiative aims to reduce CO2 and improve sweet potato quality. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429040https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429040Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGurunavi spread biochar on the fields of agricultural corporation Bブリッジ in Gifu as part of an NEDO project. It aims to reduce CO2 and improve soil, and is also planning a pilot sale of environmentally valuable farm products bearing the “未来の土そだち®” mark. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429039https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429039Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESそごう広島店 is holding the 42nd Dai-Kyushu Product Fair. A total of 56 stores from 8 prefectures in Kyushu are taking part, selling debut gourmet products and traditional crafts. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429080https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429080Tue, 19 May 2026 10:29:32 +0900JapanPR TIMES松島彩, who served as the Izumo dialect coach for the TV drama “ばけばけ,” has published a collection of 143 pastel paintings she created on set. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429081Tue, 19 May 2026 10:29:11 +0900JapanPR TIMES幸ちゃんラーメン, a brand under Hakata Ikkousha, is opening a Nishitsukiguma branch in Fukuoka, serving morning ramen for early-shift customers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429082Tue, 19 May 2026 10:28:56 +0900JapanPR TIMESRATIONAL, a global leader in commercial kitchen equipment, is expanding its iVario production plant in France, doubling capacity to meet growing global demand. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429083Tue, 19 May 2026 10:24:06 +0900JapanPR TIMESSabae City, Fukui Prefecture, is holding a business competition with a top prize of 1 million yen, while the Fukui Prefecture Yorozu Support Center offers business guidance, aiming to revitalize local industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429084Tue, 19 May 2026 10:23:54 +0900JapanPR TIMESSales support company 営業ハック, which operates on a fully remote basis, will introduce 三 days of special leave in June to improve employee well-being. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429085Tue, 19 May 2026 10:23:41 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo address the risk of fires from portable chargers, Sincere’s MaGdget brand has launched the internationally certified Fireproof Bag, designed to effectively contain flames. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429086https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429086Tue, 19 May 2026 10:23:28 +0900JapanPR TIMESCEO Yasitaka Yokoi, who grew sales 200 times and led a local company with 2億 yen in debt to a public listing, is publishing his management guide, “Small Companies Need Strategy for 九割 of Success.” Amazon pre-order customers will receive a free invitation to an online seminar. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429087https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429087Tue, 19 May 2026 10:23:18 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapan’s Nagai Sake Brewery has partnered with denim brand DENHAM to promote Japanese sake culture at a luxury hotel in Cortina, Italy, host site of the 2026 Winter Olympics. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429088https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429088Tue, 19 May 2026 10:22:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESRemote image diagnosis service “Y's REPORT CLOUD” has added Kumamon, Kumamoto Prefecture’s mascot, to its management interface, aiming to ease psychological stress among medical professionals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429089https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429089Tue, 19 May 2026 10:21:45 +0900JapanPR TIMESStreet-art gallery “Jinny Street Gallery” in Shibuya’s Jingumae area is launching a participatory art project called “Jinny Playground,” turning the entire neighborhood into a “playground.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429090https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429090Tue, 19 May 2026 10:21:06 +0900JapanPR TIMESABEMA announced the exclusive release of “Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death — The Movie Compilation,” alongside a free marathon of the entire series to drive subscriptions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429097Tue, 19 May 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESテクリコ has launched “リハまるLite,” a VR/MR-based functional training support service for care facilities. It supports rehabilitation for multiple people at once and can be introduced for an effective starting cost of 150,000 yen through the use of subsidies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429096Tue, 19 May 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社サンマルクグリル will open Saitama Prefecture’s first Yokohama Motomachi Doria at イオンレイクタウン mori on May 18, 2026. It aims to attract new customers with commemorative sets and limited-time menu items. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429095Tue, 19 May 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGerman fountain pen brand Pelikan is releasing the special-production “M600 Art Collection Georg Tippel,” inspired by historic poster works from the late 19th century. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429094Tue, 19 May 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDutch brand Xtorm has launched an IP65-rated, dustproof and waterproof 10,000mAh portable charger with 三-sided solar panels, designed for outdoor use and emergencies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429093Tue, 19 May 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPark Hyatt Kyoto will host a special sustainability-themed dinner, “Sustainable Seas, Kyoto Table,” at its Yasaka restaurant on July 7. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429092Tue, 19 May 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESエンファム. has launched “bjb SALON,” a membership community for people aged 50-60, offering a unique opportunity to connect with stars of the 80s. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429091https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429091Tue, 19 May 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNEDO and AIST have developed a new technology that can visualize the drying behavior of submicron particles in fine ceramic slurry at atmospheric pressure, with the aim of transforming manufacturing processes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429098https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429098Tue, 19 May 2026 10:19:13 +0900JapanPR TIMESTradition Blue is running a half-price campaign for its family-register collection service for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day 2026, aiming to pass family bonds on to the next generation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429099https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n429099Tue, 19 May 2026 10:18:50 +0900JapanPR TIMESTYCompany合同会社 will launch “OTONAMI” on May 19, 2026, a platform using AI to connect independent Japanese artists with overseas music curators. It aims to break down language and networking barriers and support the global expansion of Japanese content. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428546https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428546Tue, 19 May 2026 10:14:37 +0900JapanPR TIMESTownlife Co., Ltd. and イクラ株式会社 will co-host a free online seminar for real estate companies on May 21, 2026. Experts will explain effective direct-mail techniques for acquiring property sellers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428547https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428547Tue, 19 May 2026 10:14:18 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe craft gin “SANKA,” developed by the Itoigawa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, won the highest gold award at TWSC2026. The product aims to help solve local challenges by using underutilized forest resources, and the award will be used to raise its profile. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428548https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428548Tue, 19 May 2026 10:14:10 +0900JapanPR TIMESCGOドットコム has launched a project with Suntory to encourage Gen Z to dine out. Using its original “Gal-style interviews,” it will identify young people’s insights and implement promotional measures for restaurants. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428549https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428549Tue, 19 May 2026 10:13:42 +0900JapanPR TIMESKokusai Kogyo has revamped the UI and updated the functions of the free version of its disaster information service “Bois.” The update has significantly improved the efficiency of searching and reviewing aerial photos during disasters. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428550https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428550Tue, 19 May 2026 10:12:18 +0900JapanPR TIMESGap will launch its new retro, sporty summer collection “The Athletic Edit” on May 19. Featuring Americana designs and the Brannan Bear, the collection is aimed at all age groups. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428551https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428551Tue, 19 May 2026 10:10:33 +0900JapanPR TIMESSangu, a Chinese restaurant at Umeda Sky Building in Osaka, will serve its summer limited-time “Zuien” course featuring seasonal ingredients from June through the end of August. Premium ingredients and spectacular views create a special dining experience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428598Tue, 19 May 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ゼンシンは、ギフトEC「TANP」のBtoB領域参入に伴うBDR支援の導入事例を公開した。支援開始から3ヶ月で成約を獲得するなどの成果を上げた。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428597Tue, 19 May 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey by pilates note found that 93.4% of 500 people with Pilates experience felt its effects. Improved posture was the main benefit, while the reasons for starting differed between men and women. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428596Tue, 19 May 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPilates comparison site “Pilates Room” surveyed 200 women. “Access” was the most common deciding factor in choosing a studio, while “improving posture” and “improving body shape” were the most common goals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428595https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428595Tue, 19 May 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社リトアが、イトーヨーカドー立場店にカスタムスマホケース自販機「CASE FACTORY」を設置。約5分でオリジナルケースを作成でき、体験型リテールを推進。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428594https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428594Tue, 19 May 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKyoto-based Shirasugi Shuzo won the highest gold award at the “Wine Glass-de-Bijinshu Awards 2026” for “shirakiku MIRROR MIRROR,” a sake made with table rice. 3 other labels also won gold awards, demonstrating the high level of its sake-brewing techniques using table rice. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428593https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428593Tue, 19 May 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAntAI and GUILD have launched “Personalized AI Hackathons” for large companies. The initiative aims to address challenges in new business creation, AI talent recruitment and brand awareness all at once. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428592Tue, 19 May 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapan AI Center Holdings has unveiled a cleaning robot for outdoor areas and warehouses. Designed for easy operation, it aims to address labor shortages and harsh working conditions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428591https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428591Tue, 19 May 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Japan Original T-Shirt Association will hold the “Original T-Shirt Festival 2026” in Tsukuba. The event will showcase the appeal of T-shirts through art T-shirt displays, printing experiences and charity activities. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428590https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428590Tue, 19 May 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESDIY Watch Club will launch its new “Moser Dress Watch” series on May 22, 2026. The mechanical watch kit is designed for self-assembly and features an elegant design and a skeleton dial. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428589https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428589Tue, 19 May 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMiraiku Co., Ltd. is rolling out “Child Temporary Placement Navigator” nationwide, based on its results in Aichi Prefecture. Using LINE, the service streamlines the search for temporary placements for children, reducing staff workload and children’s waiting time. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428588https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428588Tue, 19 May 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社NESTAL will hold “Dance it Up NAGOYA” on November 22 and is seeking performers. Participants can experience a professional stage free of charge, and genres beyond K-pop will also be welcomed. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428587https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428587Tue, 19 May 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPAX TOPOLOGY has launched a pilot of “Idle Asset Market” at cleaning and security sites in Yaechika. The initiative aims to reduce procurement and disposal costs through centralized management of supplies and AI-based assessments for reuse. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428586https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428586Tue, 19 May 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESRounda Co., Ltd. has launched a new service to support companies from generative AI adoption through to its integration into operations. It aims to make AI practical and sustainable in the workplace through comparative testing of multiple models and rule-setting. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428585https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428585Tue, 19 May 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMEStasu Co., Ltd. has released “mieru!” and “tsuzuru!,” sticky-note stationery developed from feedback from educators to ease teachers’ workload. Sales begin May 25, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428584https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428584Tue, 19 May 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMostfun Co., Ltd. will open its new concept, “Robata Sakazuki,” in Ikebukuro on May 24, 2026. It will serve robata-grilled fresh fish selected by a fishmonger with a 100-year history, along with freshly harvested vegetables. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428583https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428583Tue, 19 May 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPLAYWORKS has launched a corporate support service that evaluates and improves the accessibility of products and websites, co-created with “certified lead users” with visual impairments. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428582https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428582Tue, 19 May 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHiroshima startup Nurse and Craft presented Japan’s model for addressing an aging society at a high-level ASEAN meeting. It is bringing experience from work on remote islands to policy dialogue across Asia. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428581Tue, 19 May 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark its 5th anniversary, UNO HOTEL will hold appreciation events, including art events and hotel tours, on June 21 and July 5. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428580https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428580Tue, 19 May 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Leach, which operates an AI SaaS business, has been selected for “Cloudflare for Startups.” The company will optimize infrastructure costs and strengthen security to accelerate its global business expansion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428579Tue, 19 May 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESZen office has released a new feature for its recruitment AI “MENDAN.” It structures interview audio and, after a review screen, automatically registers the information in CRMs such as PORTERS, cutting data-entry workload by approximately 63%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428578https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260519-09/index-en-p4.html#n428578Tue, 19 May 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNakanishi Seisakusho will make the overseas debut of its “Boiled Noodle Weighing and Plating Robot” at ProPak Asia 2026. The robot automates precise plating of boiled noodles and reduces staffing by 75%. The company aims to address labor shortages and quality-control challenges at food factories in Thailand and elsewhere.