# AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-19 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 5 of 11

One 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.

## [Maihama View Hotel by HULIC] Opening on Saturday, August 1, 2026! “Umielle,” a kids’ park exclusively for hotel guests where the sea and light blend together, opens for a limited time this summer.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000164416.html
- anchor: #n428577
- Companies mentioned: エアージム社、トロ社、べカ社

舞浜ビューホテル by HULICが2026年8月、宿泊者専用の夏季限定キッズパーク『ウミエール』を開設。日本初導入の遊具などを備え、家族連れの宿泊体験向上を目指す。

## Crushed by fees and rattled by delays: exposing the pitfalls of cryptocurrency transfers

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000178703.html
- anchor: #n428576

A survey by 株式会社Clabo found that 56% of cryptocurrency users have experienced transfer problems. High fees and delays in transactions being credited were the main causes, with the rate reaching 75% among people in their 20s.

## Qeelin, the fine jeweler under ケリング・グループ, sees its global brand ambassador Yoona Lim attend the 79th Cannes International Film Festival wearing Qeelin fine jewelry

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000137934.html
- anchor: #n428575
- Companies mentioned: ケリング・グループ

Yoona Lim, ambassador for fine jeweler Qeelin, appeared at the Cannes Film Festival wearing pieces from the new collection and highlighting the brand’s fusion of Eastern culture and modernity.

## [Summer limited-time offer] Savor the cool to your heart’s content. All-you-can-eat udon launches at Fuufuya Tsurumi on 5/21!

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000177867.html
- anchor: #n428574
- Companies mentioned: クリエイト・レストランツ・ホールディングス、株式会社KRフードサービス

KR Food Service will begin offering a summer-only all-you-can-eat udon plan at Fuufuya Tsurumi in Osaka on May 21. The plan includes a tempura set and costs 1,628 yen, including tax.

## Fashion AI company Newrope launches a service to build brand-specific “Trend AI Agents”

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000024452.html
- anchor: #n428573

Fashion AI company Newrope has launched a service to build brand-specific “AI Trend Agents.” Replacing expensive consulting, the service provides customized market research at low cost and on demand.

## Digital Grid adopts TALKsmith to cut “explanation time” in informal recruitment interviews

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000113608.html
- anchor: #n428572
- Companies mentioned: デジタルグリッド株式会社

Digital Grid has adopted LOOV’s Video Agent “TALKsmith” to ease the burden of interviews as its hiring targets grow. The company aims to reduce time spent explaining and improve the quality of conversations.

## AO Coolers launches 3 new items for spring and summer 2026

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000110273.html
- anchor: #n428571
- Companies mentioned: AO Coolers

株式会社ミモナ, the import agent for the U.S. brand AO Coolers, has launched 3 types of soft coolers for different uses as part of the brand’s new spring-summer 2026 lineup.

## Cloudbase Sensor launches a feature to detect vulnerabilities in network equipment

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000077.000056572.html
- anchor: #n428570
- Companies mentioned: Gartner、CISA、Cisco、Fortinet、Palo Alto Networks、AWS、Microsoft Azure、Google Cloud、Oracle Cloud

Cloudbase株式会社 has released a new feature in its security platform “Cloudbase” to detect vulnerabilities in network equipment in on-premises environments. This enables integrated risk management across cloud and on-premises systems.

## Fisicom introduces AI editor “Cursor” for all engineers

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000145240.html
- anchor: #n428569

Fisicom has officially introduced AI editor “Cursor” for all engineers to boost development productivity. The company aims to establish a collaborative framework with AI, standardize quality and accelerate the development of junior staff.

## シーシーアイホールディングス株式会社, which manufactures and sells automotive chemicals, sound-insulating drainpipes for homes, industrial urethane wheels and other products, adopts next-generation AI cloud editor “LAWGUE”

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000037680.html
- anchor: #n428568
- Companies mentioned: FRAIM株式会社、シーシーアイホールディングス株式会社

CCIホールディングス has adopted FRAIM’s AI document management tool “LAWGUE” to streamline management of group regulations.

## Sales begin for “Green Scall,” a foam fire-extinguishing system for designated parking facilities using a new PFAS-free foam extinguishing agent

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000085174.html
- anchor: #n428567

Nohmi Bosai will launch “Green Scall,” a foam fire-extinguishing system for indoor parking garages that does not use PFAS, in June 2026. It reduces environmental impact and minimizes water damage.

## “Connections Born from Design” Season 6, “Always in Good Spirits” episode 1, will be available for a limited time starting Wednesday, May 20.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000067261.html
- anchor: #n428566
- Companies mentioned: emoemo、ミズノ兎ブックス

Umebayashi-do, a long-established confectionery shop in Saitama, has teamed up with designer Kanako Kamiya to release a limited-edition design of its popular sable cookies. The collaboration aims to attract new customers by blending tradition with contemporary art.

## World-class machine Pilates studio CLUB PILATES opens in Toyocho on Thursday, May 21, 2026!

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000043594.html
- anchor: #n428565

株式会社Wellness X Asia will open CLUB PILATES Toyocho, operated by a franchisee, on May 21, 2026. The studio is part of a world-class brand and offers an environment where beginners can participate with confidence.

## Online seminar on building “pelvic floor muscles for life” to be held on June 20

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000132.000046506.html
- anchor: #n428564

Wellpharma’s femcare brand “fuwari” will hold a free online seminar on June 20, 2026. Featuring experts, it will offer knowledge and practical advice on women’s aging care, aiming to boost customer engagement and brand loyalty.

## [Supports exercise therapy prescribed by a physician] FRACTAL WORKOUT has been designated a “Designated Exercise Therapy Facility” under a system established by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000168.000118106.html
- anchor: #n428563

FRACTAL WORKOUT, a private gym in Harajuku, has been designated a “Designated Exercise Therapy Facility” by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Use based on a physician’s prescription qualifies for a medical expense deduction.

## [Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture] Applications open for the staff recruitment examination for April 令和9年 hiring

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000207.000127749.html
- anchor: #n428562

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## [Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture] “11th Ichihara Environmental Festival” to be held

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000211.000127749.html
- anchor: #n428561
- Companies mentioned: リバー株式会社、アリオ市原

Ichihara City will hold the “11th Ichihara Environmental Festival” at アリオ市原. The event aims to deepen understanding of environmental conservation through stage events and factory tours.

## [1st anniversary event] “13th Discovering Strengths Workshop: Talent Development and Leadership” to be held at Gotanda Rocky

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000245.000052391.html
- anchor: #n428560
- Companies mentioned: 阪急阪神ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社サイバーエージェント、朝日放送グループホールディングス株式会社、オリコン株式会社、株式会社テレビ東京ホールディングス、PHP研究所、Bloomberg

Waksel will hold the “13th Discovering Strengths Workshop” on May 25, 2026. With talent development and leadership as its themes, Kazunori Hokesu will share a relationship-building method from a new perspective.

## [Ehime, Matsuyama] P・SPO launches original protein products

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000450.000004256.html
- anchor: #n428559
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三福ホールディングス

Ehime fitness brand P・SPO will begin limited preorders for 2 types of original protein products on June 1. A tasting campaign will also be held at participating locations.

## Business co-creation company Relic’s CEO Takao Kitajima to speak at the May 26 opening event for 愛媛県’s public-private co-creation hub “E:N BASE”

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000487.000016318.html
- anchor: #n428558
- Companies mentioned: 愛媛県、株式会社クロスウエスト・イノベーション、株式会社伊予銀行、南海放送株式会社、株式会社 sf.、株式会社山田屋、株式会社宇和島プロジェクト、株式会社ハートネットワーク、株式会社ATOMica、株式会社デジタルインファクト

Relic representative Takao Kitajima will speak at the opening event for 愛媛県’s “E:N BASE” on May 26, 2026.

## Get a taste of summer early! Lemon-scented citron sweets arrive one after another at セバスチャン・ブイエ and Goûter

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000529.000036932.html
- anchor: #n428557
- Companies mentioned: セバスチャン・ブイエ、Goûter、伊勢丹、西武池袋本店

セバスチャン・ブイエ has launched early-summer-only citron sweets. Goûter’s Gakugei-daigaku store will hold a citron fair starting 5/22 and offer limited-edition breads.

## Experience rice farming as a family, from planting to harvest: Learn from growers in Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama City, on Saturday, May 30 [Saitama]

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001190.000006976.html
- anchor: #n428556
- Companies mentioned: 南埼玉産直ネットワーク、沃土会、パルシステム東京、パルシステム神奈川、パルシステム千葉、パルシステム茨城 栃木、パルシステム山梨 長野、パルシステム群馬、パルシステム福島、パルシステム静岡、パルシステム新潟ときめき、パルシステム共済連、埼玉県勤労者生協、あいコープみやぎ

Palsystem Saitama will hold a rice-farming experience event for member families in Iwatsuki Ward, Saitama City. The program aims to foster year-round interaction with growers and deepen understanding of sustainable agriculture.

## Mirasapo × Palsystem team up for their first collaboration, combining work and creative expression, Saturday, June 27

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001194.000006976.html
- anchor: #n428555
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人DAC未来サポート文化事業団、DACグループ、小田急バス

The DAC Future Support Cultural Foundation and Palsystem Federation will hold their first collaborative event for children on June 27, 2026, combining work experiences with art. Participants will learn about logistics and IT, then express themselves through drawing.

## Expanding the circle of child-rearing support: 29th partnership agreement in Ibaraki Prefecture, signed in Tokai Village; signing ceremony Tuesday, May 26 [Ibaraki, Tochigi]

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001196.000006976.html
- anchor: #n428554

Consumers’ Co-operative Palsystem Ibaraki Tochigi has signed a partnership agreement on child-rearing support with Tokai Village, Ibaraki Prefecture. The agreement provides free gifts of childcare products to households raising children in the village. This brings the number of similar agreements with municipalities to 29.

## [TAC Public Service Exam Prep] Online event on Friday, May 29, 2026: “Your instructor speaks! What makes TAC students stand out”

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002297.000021078.html
- anchor: #n428553

TAC, a test-preparation school, will hold a free online seminar for aspiring public servants on May 29, 2026. An instructor will explain the strengths of TAC students and effective study methods, with the aim of attracting new students.

## What is a CBT exam? Get answers at a bookkeeping course briefing and exam venue tour, held together

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002341.000021078.html
- anchor: #n428552
- Companies mentioned: 紀伊國屋書店

TAC, a test-preparation school, will hold a free event in Nagoya for prospective CBT bookkeeping exam takers, combining a course briefing with a tour of the exam venue. The event aims to ease test takers’ concerns.

## A place to take home memories of a trip to Minamisanriku: “Minaminaya” reopens

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:09:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000134.000032102.html
- anchor: #n428599
- Companies mentioned: 南三陸イエス工房

The Minamisanriku Tourism Association has reopened the souvenir shop “Minaminaya” inside its tourist information center in response to visitor requests. The move will expand the range of products showcasing the region’s appeal and aims to improve visitor satisfaction.

## [Yahoo! Flea Market] Get 0% selling fees for 90 days by meeting the conditions for your first listing

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:08:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001712.000129774.html
- anchor: #n428600

LINE Yahoo has launched a campaign for new sellers on Yahoo! Flea Market. Sell 3 items within 30 days of your first listing and pay no fees for 90 days. The platform has also introduced a badge feature that recognizes users’ sales records on other flea market platforms, aiming to encourage new sellers to join.

## SCREEN HD, Yanmar HD and Kanadevia launch cross-company mentoring to support women’s advancement, with 59 participants

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:05:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000478.000071141.html
- anchor: #n428601
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SCREENホールディングス、ヤンマーホールディングス株式会社、カナデビア株式会社

PERSOL TEMPSTAFF has begun operating a cross-company mentoring program to support women’s advancement at 3 Kansai manufacturers: SCREEN HD, Yanmar HD and Kanadevia. The program has 59 participants and also aims to foster regional collaboration.

## [Summer limited] A special course weaving seasonal flavors with the skill of artisans. A blissful moment savoring refined Chinese cuisine. “Korin,” a premium course that brings out the best in every ingredient.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:04:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000197.000063228.html
- anchor: #n428602

Sangu, the Chinese restaurant at Umeda Sky Building, will begin serving its special “Korin” course featuring the flavors of summer from June through August.

## A BATHING APE® SPRING/SUMMER 2026

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:04:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000732.000008762.html
- anchor: #n428603
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ノーウェア

A BATHING APE®︎ has released new pieces from its Spring/Summer 2026 “Football Mania” collection, blending football culture with street fashion.

## Launch of a GX talent dispatch service in collaboration with Asuene

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:04:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000481.000071141.html
- anchor: #n428604
- Companies mentioned: パーソルテンプスタッフ株式会社、アスエネ株式会社、SBIホールディングス

PERSOL TEMPSTAFF and Asuene have teamed up to launch a service that trains and dispatches GX professionals with hands-on expertise. They aim to train 1,000 people over 3 years and support companies in implementing decarbonization measures.

## Let your hair shine with a luxurious gloss. New “White Tea & Thyme Natural” aroma hair oil made with 100% natural essential oils

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:03:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000262.000023783.html
- anchor: #n428605
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コーセー

Promo Tool Co., Ltd. has launched “White Tea & Thyme Natural” aroma hair oil made with 100% natural essential oils. A renowned perfumer and a former KOSÉ general manager were involved in its development, delivering high-quality hair care.

## Open-ear hearing-assist earbuds designed to deliver natural hearing

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:03:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000505.000040622.html
- anchor: #n428606
- Companies mentioned: WHO（世界保健機関）

Casio Computer has established “earU,” a new brand of hearing-assist earbuds, and will launch its first model, “ER-100,” on 5/28. The cuff-style design leaves the ear open, combining natural hearing with an appealing design, and aims to help address hearing-loss risks as a social issue.

## Natural-material wood-chip paving registered with MLIT’s NETIS

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:02:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000182487.html
- anchor: #n428607

The natural-material paving technology of the Thinned Wood Chip Paving Association has been registered in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s New Technology Information System (NETIS). It was recognized as a new technology expected to be used in public works.

## 50.6% of companies report a shortage of full-time employees, exceeding half for 4 consecutive years; shortages reach at least 60% in 7 industries; non-full-time staffing improves substantially in “inns and hotels”

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:02:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001341.000043465.html
- anchor: #n428608

According to Teikoku Databank Ltd.’s April 2026 survey, 50.6% of companies said they lacked full-time employees. The “information services” industry had the highest rate, at 66.7%. A mismatch between labor supply and demand and an aging population are contributing factors.

## TOPPAN launches full-color ink range for pharmaceutical tablets

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:02:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001881.000033034.html
- anchor: #n428609

TOPPAN has developed a light-resistant magenta ink, enabling Japan’s first full-color inkjet printing for pharmaceutical tablets. This improves tablet identification and enhances medication safety.

## [Ginza Onodera] Kumamoto Prefecture × Ginza Onodera’s “Completely Original Sake Brewing Project” gets fully underway! On Sunday, May 24, rice for “completely original sake” brewed with Kumamoto yeast will be planted alongside Kumamoto Governor 木村 敬

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:01:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000118864.html
- anchor: #n428610
- Companies mentioned: 千代の園酒造株式会社、合名会社天草酒造、有限会社松下醸造場、株式会社立花 地酒処たちばな酒店、農業生産法人 有限会社内田農場

Ginza Onodera has partnered with Kumamoto Prefecture and 3 local sake breweries to launch a project to produce completely original sake and shochu. The governor will join the rice-planting ceremony for sake rice on May 24.

## 69% of Apple gift card users are “concerned about gift card buyback sites”; “payout rate” matters most

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:01:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000080834.html
- anchor: #n428611
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サイトクリエーション

A survey by Site Creation found that 69% of users of gift card buyback sites are concerned about safety, yet 70% use them with payout rates as their top priority.

## [Patent granted] Turning “customer feedback that could not be put to use” into asset data

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:01:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000159371.html
- anchor: #n428612

LUC Co., Ltd. has been granted a patent for AI technology that structures subjective qualitative customer data so it can be used in decision-making. The technology is implemented in its experience analysis service, TERUS.

## [Karaoke Manekineko] New “Taiwanese shaved ice,” with a fluffy texture that melts in your mouth, goes on sale Monday, May 25

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:01:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000178734.html
- anchor: #n428613

Koshidaka-operated Karaoke Manekineko will launch its new product, “Taiwanese shaved ice,” on May 25, 2026. The seasonal item is designed to help customers cool down after karaoke and enhance the customer experience.

## KohMori Co., Ltd. renews its website

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:01:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000159185.html
- anchor: #n428614

KohMori Co., Ltd. announced the renewal of its official website on April 1, 2026. The update aims to better convey the company's vision of supporting athletes, showcase its partnerships with sports teams, and provide up-to-date information on its diverse business operations.

## Free webinar “How to Create New Businesses Exceeding 10 Billion Yen That Only Large Companies Can Build, and Industry-Specific Strategies” to be held again

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000782.000007141.html
- anchor: #n428615

Astamuse will hold another webinar for large companies on creating new businesses on June 2, 2026. It will explain business strategies on a ¥10 billion scale that leverage companies’ own assets.

## Sugino Machine-hosted talk event “TALK with GAKU,” in collaboration with the University of Toyama

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000155.000070070.html
- anchor: #n428616
- Companies mentioned: モンサンクレール、株式会社GKデザイン機構、国立大学法人富山大学

Sugino Machine Co., Ltd., headquartered in Toyama Prefecture, will hold a talk event in collaboration with the University of Toyama, featuring 3 experts from different fields. It is aimed at people interested in manufacturing and career development.

## [Survey report] What 1,711 consumers said they want from email newsletters

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000196.000079999.html
- anchor: #n428618
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マーケティングアプリケーションズ

WOW WORLD Co., Ltd., which supports improvements in customer experience, announced the results of a survey on attitudes toward email newsletters, conducted among 1,711 consumers.

## A “medicinal hot pot” supervised by 七宝麻辣湯, the driving force behind the spicy hot pot boom, arrives at Shabu Shabu Lettuce! An all-you-can-eat menu featuring popular items such as “Bunmoja” and “fish roe dumplings” will be available from May 20.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000478.000034691.html
- anchor: #n428617
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社れたす、七宝麻辣湯

Shabu Shabu Lettuce, a restaurant specializing in shabu-shabu, has partnered with 七宝麻辣湯, popular for its medicinal soup and glass noodles. For a limited time, it will offer an all-you-can-eat medicinal hot pot course supervised by 七宝麻辣湯, among other options.

## [Heatstroke risk alerts from the wrist] For every workplace responsible for people in its care. A warning that gets through before anyone collapses. Makers Co., Ltd. launches Heat Core Band, a heatstroke prevention band with an ultra-thin 11mm design and dual-stage alerts.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000159777.html
- anchor: #n428619
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キーエンス

株式会社メイカーズ has launched Heat Core Band, an ultra-thin heatstroke prevention band that requires no charging. The product addresses employers’ safety management obligations under revisions to the Industrial Safety and Health Regulations.

## Amid a “serious labor shortage,” healthcare and welfare ranked No. 1 among all industries for growth in employment. 1 in 7 workers is now a “care provider” [Statistics analysis by 総務省].

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000049144.html
- anchor: #n428620
- Companies mentioned: 総務省、介護労働安定センター

An analysis of 総務省 statistics found that the number of people employed in Japan’s healthcare and welfare sector reached a record 9.45 million, with particularly rapid growth in the care sector, which added 150,000 workers. Half of them came from other industries, revealing that the sector has become a major “employment safety net.”

## The Goldin team, known from Netflix’s “King of Collectibles,” visits Japan! An “auction consignment event” will be held at MINT LAB TOKYO in Toranomon, Tokyo.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000051892.html
- anchor: #n428621
- Companies mentioned: Goldin Auctions、Netflix

Trading card retailer MINT has partnered with global auction house Goldin to hold an auction consignment event in Tokyo on June 5, 2026. A team of specialists known from a Netflix program will visit Japan to appraise high-value items.

## Locally sourced home staging carried out in Sapporo, featuring “100% Hokkaido furniture” in properties across Hokkaido.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000175101.html
- anchor: #n428985
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インテリックスホールディングス、株式会社サマンサ・ホームステージング、株式会社カンディハウス

インテリックスHD等3社が連携し、札幌のリノベーション物件で北海道産家具を100%使用した「地産地消ホームステージング」を実施。不動産価値向上と地域産業活性化を目指す。

## An era in which everyone understands their own inheritance. The inheritance planning simulation system “MIRAIZ-Miraizu” is now available to the public. A seminar marking the launch will be held on Friday, May 29, at 13 o’clock.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000176484.html
- anchor: #n428984
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社デザインライフ、DL-CONSULTANT

株式会社デザインライフ has released “MIRAIZ-Miraizu,” an inheritance planning simulation system. It offers a free version for the general public and a 14-day free trial for businesses, helping users visualize inheritance matters.

## 岐阜・郡上の古民家うなぎ専門店「嘉門」、「フェアフィールド・バイ・マリオット・岐阜郡上」にて『極上冷凍うな重』が宿泊者向けメニューに正式採用

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000182119.html
- anchor: #n428983
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社UNG、嘉門、フェアフィールド・バイ・マリオット・岐阜郡上 (Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Gujo)、テクニカン社、佐藤農園

The “premium frozen eel rice bowl” developed by the eel restaurant 嘉門 in Gujo, Gifu, has been officially adopted for the dining menu for guests staying at Fairfield by Marriott Gifu Gujo.

## The 3rd Creator Festival Hugkumi, one of the largest beauty festivals ever, where visitors can “see, try and experience” beauty trends, will be held at WITH HARAJUKU HALL in Harajuku in May 2026!

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000182806.html
- anchor: #n428982
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社アルファメディカル、株式会社NEO FRONTIER、Living Proof株式会社、株式会社FOREVER、合同会社向日葵、株式会社ORMIRA&Co.、合同会社anytee、I-sonat株式会社、株式会社KIMEI、女性のミライ研究所、株式会社ナイアード、ECH株式会社、株式会社ユーアイエー、株式会社ALLisGOOD、株式会社Unwind、株式会社Omoi、株式会社Reze、株式会社タカミツ、株式会社雪の元本店、株式会社MOB、株式会社ほそ川創薬、エムイーアイ合同会社、株式会社ピノーレ、株式会社トリー、株式会社ウィンフィールド・ライフリサーチ、啓芳堂製薬株式会社、株式会社From、大橋珍味堂株式会社、株式会社1684、株式会社ベースシー、株式会社アメニティコーポレーション、一般社団法人全日本健康産業海外推進連合会（AHIA）

合同会社Cocoluce will hold the 3rd Creator Festival Hugkumi in Harajuku in May 2026. The event will bring together 33 beauty brands and approximately 500 influencers to promote experiential marketing.

## Beaujolais Wine Board to hold a wine tasting and pairing dinner for industry professionals.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000171868.html
- anchor: #n428981
- Companies mentioned: 東京ソムリエギルド

The Beaujolais Wine Board held an industry event in Tokyo, highlighting a strategy to expand white wine production 3 times over and promoting the pairing of Gamay wines with Japanese cuisine.

## [Appointment announcement] Koichi Takahashi, representative director of 株式会社Homiey Company, has been appointed a “Yamanashi Ambassador.” Using the power of social media, video and PR to present Yamanashi’s appeal in ways that resonate.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000176260.html
- anchor: #n428980
- Companies mentioned: 山梨県

Koichi Takahashi, head of Homiey Company, has been appointed a “Yamanashi Ambassador.” He will use marketing tools such as social media and PR to support regional revitalization in 山梨県 and local businesses.

## HanaCell (ハナセル), which offers U.S. SIM cards and eSIMs, increases data allowances without changing prices, making connectivity more convenient for study, work assignments and travel.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000182204.html
- anchor: #n428979
- Companies mentioned: モベルコミュニケーションズリミテッド

HanaCell has increased the data allowance on its monthly U.S. SIM/eSIM plans by 1GB without changing prices. The increase takes effect on May 18, 2026.

## Words imbued with purpose for management in the AI era. The Tag-lize corporate values program is officially launching nationwide after being adopted by 10 companies.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000182527.html
- anchor: #n428978
- Companies mentioned: ザツダン株式会社

Zatsudan株式會社 has officially launched its corporate values program, “Tag-lize,” nationwide. The program uses workshops to turn corporate principles into concrete slogans in response to the management challenges of the AI era.

## [Pwn2Own Berlin 2026]株式会社Ikotas Labs wins $48,000 at the world’s top hacking competition after discovering security vulnerabilities in OpenAI and NVIDIA products.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000183523.html
- anchor: #n428977
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、OpenAI、Trend Micro、Zero Day Initiative

Ikotas Labs discovered previously unknown vulnerabilities in NVIDIA and OpenAI products at Pwn2Own Berlin 2026, winning a total of 48,000 dollars in prize money. The findings demonstrated significant security risks in AI agents.

## Putting the brakes on mindless phone use. Bloom, a digital detox card from Los Angeles that limits only distracting apps, begins presales on machi-ya.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000121042.html
- anchor: #n428976
- Companies mentioned: CAMPFIRE

ProgressiveMind has begun presales of Bloom, an NFC card that limits access to specific smartphone apps. Physical interaction helps users pursue a digital detox.

## 2026年3月期から義務化へ。人的資本可視化指針の改訂と「経営戦略に連動したスキルデータ活用」を解説する共催ウェビナーを5月26日に開催

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000135247.html
- anchor: #n428975
- Companies mentioned: Luvir Consulting株式会社、株式会社ギブリー、日本マクドナルド、デロイト

Luvir Consulting and Givry will jointly hold a webinar explaining the revised Human Capital Visualization Guidelines, which become mandatory starting with the fiscal year ending March 2026, with a focus on linking skills data to business strategy.

## Type One Japan / Type One Ventures to hold the 3rd Annual Frontier Summit in Tokyo from May 20 to 22.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000165934.html
- anchor: #n428974
- Companies mentioned: Type One Japan株式会社、Type One Ventures、Axiom Space、Space Port Japan、KDDI、三井住友銀行

Deep-tech venture capital firm Type One Ventures is holding its third annual Frontier Summit in Tokyo, bringing together global leaders in space and AI to foster ties between Japan’s innovation ecosystem and the world.

## Average age 58: Game music legends take the stage together for the first time — their challenge across generations shows the enduring strength of Japan’s celebrated game music culture.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000178838.html
- anchor: #n428973

“Musou∞,” featuring 4 legendary game music creators, held its first live performance in Osaka. With collaborations with Gen Z artists, the group demonstrated a strong commitment to passing on human creativity in the AI era.

## Timekettle presents new possibilities for multilingual communication.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000180819.html
- anchor: #n428972
- Companies mentioned: Shenzhen Timekettle Technologies Co., Ltd.、金沢機工株式会社

Timekettle showcased its AI translation solutions at the Kanazawa Machinery Industry Exhibition and announced that its meeting-focused device, X1 Meeting, will launch in Japan in June, targeting the manufacturing B2B market.

## French AI monitoring system ORIKIO strengthens collaboration with Japan’s care and medical sectors. Next-generation technology detects sound.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000183458.html
- anchor: #n428971
- Companies mentioned: ORIKIO、朝日新聞社

The French AI care system ORIKIO is entering the Japanese market with sound-detection technology. Pilot projects have begun, with the aim of addressing labor shortages in long-term care.

## HOIKU株式会社 to expand nationwide its support program for introducing the Fujimori Method / Mimamoru Hoiku, which fosters children’s independence.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000082668.html
- anchor: #n428970
- Companies mentioned: 相愛館、SuruSu上陽こども園

HOIKU株式会社 is stepping up its nationwide rollout of the Fujimori Method / Mimamoru Hoiku implementation support program. It provides childcare facilities with 4–6 months of hands-on support.

## Apparel brand MIDOT unveils its 2026AW Collection, the brand’s 2nd season! Preorders are now available through the official online shop.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000161794.html
- anchor: #n428969
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MICHI

株式会社MICHIが自社アパレルブランド「MIDOT」の2026AWコレクションを発表。オンライン予約開始と合わせ、5月に白金高輪で展示会を開催する。

## Magmag and Tateoki launch a PoC partnership for the “Magmag Awards 2025”.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000175364.html
- anchor: #n428968
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社まぐまぐ、株式会社タテオキ

Magmag and Tateoki have launched a PoC collaboration to display winners of the “まぐまぐ大賞2025” newsletter awards in Tateoki’s bookshelf-style UI.

## A new book from イースト・プレス introduces practical methods for making decisions by your own standards in an era with no single right answer.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000178688.html
- anchor: #n428967
- Companies mentioned: イースト・プレス、Amazon、ソニーグループ、シャープ

Yuriko Fukaya, representative of Gouen LLC, released the book “The Decision-Making Skills Smart People Develop” from イースト・プレス on May 19, 2026.

## “Growth shouldn’t come at the expense of your life.” Official launch of “G-Quol,” SaaS that quietly streamlines freelance business management

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000182417.html
- anchor: #n428966

GRCEED released “G-Quol,” a business management SaaS for freelancers, on May 19, 2026. It brings project, workload and billing management together to streamline business operations before accounting.

## With the cooperation of Brighton & Hove Albion FC, the spin-off project “Seagulls In Japan,” featuring officially licensed team merchandise, has launched, along with its project website.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000182707.html
- anchor: #n428965
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Traspect、Brighton & Hove Albion FC、株式会社デイトナ・インターナショナル、FREAK’S STORE、heri:sync

Traspect has partnered with Premier League team Brighton & Hove Albion to launch “Seagulls In Japan,” an officially licensed merchandise series blending Japanese and British cultures, and opened a project website for global sales.

## [AI fully recreates professional hygiene management honed at 亀田総合病院] The AI cleaning shift management app “SOZY,” which analyzes dirt in on-site photos and optimizes staff assignments, will be available starting May 19, 2026.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000181320.html
- anchor: #n428964
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビジー・ビー、株式会社プラナ、亀田総合病院、Dyson、エステー、大王製紙、PUDU、株式会社クリーンシステム科学研究所

The “SOZY” app, combining AI with cleaning experts’ knowledge, has launched. It analyzes dirt in photos and optimizes cleaning staff schedules, bringing digital transformation to hygiene management.

## Personal gym in Tsukaguchi, Amagasaki: a new model with no extra fees until you get results

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000182303.html
- anchor: #n428963
- Companies mentioned: セミパーソナルジム ファシーノ

Fascino, a women-only gym in Amagasaki, has introduced an innovative pricing model, pledging “no extra fees until you see results.”

## Place furniture in your home by pointing your smartphone! Introducing 3D and AR simulation for the first time to ease concerns before purchase. A new way to choose furniture from the successor to a small furniture maker in Tottori Prefecture

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000182970.html
- anchor: #n428962
- Companies mentioned: Google

株式会社ナカジマ has added an app-free 3D and AR furniture simulation feature to its online store, easing concerns about dimensions and delivery access before purchase.

## “mL BASE,” a manufacturing facility of the ヘッドスプリング Group, has received ISO22716 certification, the international cosmetics GMP standard.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000064667.html
- anchor: #n428961
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メドルフ、ヘッドスプリングホールディングス株式会社、DMS、ヘッドスプリング、mL BASE

Headspring Group’s cosmetics manufacturing plant “mL BASE” has received ISO22716 certification, strengthening its ability to provide high-quality OEM services for aesthetic medicine in small lots starting at 200 units.

## Japan’s only theme park consultant with experience at Disneyland and USJ, Shigeru Shimizu, systematizes the “2% rule” for turning fans into devoted followers in the book “How to Create Fans Who Become Obsessed,” to be released by かんき出版 on June 3!

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000073397.html
- anchor: #n428960
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スマイルガーディアン、かんき出版、株式会社オリエンタルランド、株式会社ユー・エス・ジェイ

Former Disney and Universal Studios consultant Shigeru Shimizu has published a new book revealing practical strategies for cultivating loyal brand fans through the “2% rule.”

## Service issuing “Residential Energy Efficiency Performance Certificates,” which can be used for tax benefits when buying a pre-owned condominium, now available to consumers

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000119318.html
- anchor: #n428959
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社住宅あんしん保証

一般社団法人住宅あんしん検査 has begun offering its energy efficiency certificate issuance service directly to pre-owned condominium buyers, helping them take advantage of tax benefits.

## “TAIYO SHEET Road Heating Method” wins the Japan Society of Civil Engineers Technology Development Award

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000157936.html
- anchor: #n428958
- Companies mentioned: 公益社団法人土木学会

株式会社太陽’s “TAIYO SHEET Road Heating Method” has won the Japan Society of Civil Engineers Technology Development Award, earning high praise for combining traditional technology with cutting-edge materials.

## Japan’s first coin parking lot using “Smooth Pay,” a fully automated payment system, begins operations in Tokyo’s Itabashi Ward

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000164045.html
- anchor: #n428957
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社GTR、一般社団法人日本パーキングビジネス協会（JPB）、株式会社エイルパーク

Japan’s first coin parking lot using “Smooth Pay,” a fully automated payment system developed by 株式会社Smooth, has begun operating in Itabashi Ward, Tokyo. It improves convenience for users and reduces costs for parking lot operators.

## How the end of Windows 10 support affected the corporate PC disposal market—Analysis report of actual data from September 2025 to March 2026 [株式会社HAKU]

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000165474.html
- anchor: #n428956

HAKU has released data on corporate PC disposal following the end of Windows 10 support. Demand peaked in October 2025, with usage up 148% year over year for the period.

## [PAUL & JOE BEAUTE] A hair care collection focused on the scalp as well as the hair.

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000169347.html
- anchor: #n428955
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルビオン、PAUL & JOE BEAUTE

PAUL & JOE BEAUTE will release a new hair care collection for the scalp and hair on June 1, 2026. The lineup includes 5 products, such as a scrub and shampoo.

## 株式会社名南製作所 to exhibit at “IWF 2026” and “APA Annual Meeting & EWTA Info Fair” in the United States

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000172447.html
- anchor: #n428954
- Companies mentioned: APA、EWTA

名南製作所 will exhibit at 2 international trade shows in the United States in the second half of 2026, showcasing labor-saving technology for plywood manufacturing.

## Abandoned farmland on Awaji Island converted into a tea tree farm; landscaping company launches essential oil brand that handles distillation in-house

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000181848.html
- anchor: #n428953
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 津村造園、maf

津村造園 on Awaji Island has transformed abandoned farmland into a tea tree farm and launched “maf,” an essential oil brand managing everything from cultivation to distillation.

## 株式会社DENCYU begins offering an “Organizational Data Lake” feature in DataBuddy

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000171649.html
- anchor: #n428952
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DENCYU

株式会社DENCYU has begun offering an “Organizational Data Lake” feature in its AI agent DataBuddy, enabling data analysis across organizational divisions.

## [Survey on trying budgeting again] Only 30.3% of those who gave up succeeded when trying again—87.0% of those who stuck with it had stopped being perfectionists

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000182139.html
- anchor: #n428951

A survey by 株式会社NilCraft on giving up on budgeting and trying again found that just 30.3% succeeded on their second attempt. Many of those who succeeded had abandoned perfectionism and reduced the effort involved in keeping records.

## A new cross-cultural experience that turns a school grounds into a “movie theater”—ASOMANA World Film Festival

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000048185.html
- anchor: #n428950
- Companies mentioned: シンクアロット株式会社

シンクアロット株式会社 has launched the “ASOMANA World Film Festival” for Japanese preschools, offering young children a new cross-cultural experience through international short films and accompanying educational materials.

## 株式会社ピーエムティー and Nichirei Logistics Group begin demonstration testing of frozen AMRs for sustainable cold-chain logistics

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000097174.html
- anchor: #n428949
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ピーエムティー、株式会社ニチレイロジグループ本社

ピーエムティー and ニチレイロジグループ have begun demonstration testing of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for frozen warehouses, evaluating the effectiveness of automated transport in a -20°C environment.

## 株式会社メグラス opens Osaka branch, accelerating business expansion in the Kansai region with its team of space design and planting specialists

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000137307.html
- anchor: #n428948

株式会社メグラス has opened an Osaka branch to strengthen its business in the Kansai region. It will expand in Kansai the expertise in spatial greenery proposals it developed in Tokyo.

## クリニックHP表示速度、Google基準達成は約1割？全国300院の Core Web Vitals を独自調査【クリニック集客の設計図】

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000150325.html
- anchor: #n428947
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SUTEKi

株式会社SUTEKiが全国300院のクリニックHPの表示速度を調査し、Google基準達成率が約1割であることを発表。改善ガイドを無償公開した。

## Why is a cutting-edge carbon bike costing ¥500,000 selling so well among people aged 60 and over? The reason behind the “reverse trend” of seniors accounting for 53.5% of buyers of “VACTORS,” which surpassed ¥100 million on Makuake

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000156701.html
- anchor: #n428946

Rico社のE-Bike「VACTORS」が、カーボン電動バイク『EX ONE』でMakuake販売額1億円を突破。60代以上が過半数を占める異例のシニア需要で成功した。

## Udom recognized as an “Excellent Company for Accepting Foreign Workers” by Ibaraki Prefecture; accelerates management aimed at ensuring “all employees can thrive and find purpose in their work,” regardless of nationality

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000167005.html
- anchor: #n428945
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユードム、株式会社LuckyFM茨城放送

Udom, an IT company in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, has been selected as the inaugural “Excellent Company for Accepting Foreign Workers” for its fair personnel policies toward foreign employees and individualized cultural support.

## “OUTERPLANE” rolls out a major update celebrating its momentous 3rd anniversary!

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000169288.html
- anchor: #n428944
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MAJOR9、VAGAMES、ゴーゴーカレー

“Outerplane” marks the 3rd anniversary of its global launch with a major update, adding new characters, revamping PvP and launching store collaborations.

## A new annual plan for the simple pocket-money tracking app “Pokemane” offers the equivalent of 2 months free!

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000182139.html
- anchor: #n428943
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NilCraft

The simple bookkeeping app “ポケマネ” has launched an annual plan offering the equivalent of 2 months free, along with customization options for theme colors and app icons to improve the user experience.

## ASUE株式会社 recognized for the first time as a Great Place To Work® “Certified Company for Employee Engagement”

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000033423.html
- anchor: #n428942
- Companies mentioned: Great Place To Work® Institute Japan

ASUE株式会社 was recognized for the first time as a “Certified Company for Employee Engagement” in GPTW Japan’s 2026 survey. The company achieved a 97% positive employee response rate on overall workplace engagement, earning recognition for its high level of organizational engagement.

## ShinMaywa Soft Technology Co., Ltd. begins sales of Saviynt’s identity security platform, “Saviynt Identity Cloud”

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000044672.html
- anchor: #n428941
- Companies mentioned: 新明和ソフトテクノロジ株式会社、新明和工業株式会社、Saviynt Inc.、BlackBerry

ShinMaywa Software Technology has begun selling U.S.-based Saviynt’s identity security platform, “Saviynt Identity Cloud,” in Japan to meet growing demand for cloud security.

## Kaiser Group’s hugely popular performers Kanon, Hinata Fujisaki and Maki make their first appearance in “FLASH”

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000161944.html
- anchor: #n428940
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KAISER ENTERPRISE、株式会社光文社、日本マーケティングリサーチ機構、kokode digital

Three popular hostesses from the Roppongi top-tier club “アンジュール東京” appear in a photo feature in “FLASH” magazine as part of a cross-media promotion.

## Ibasen to hold pop-up events and workshops at 2 locations in Paris

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000172398.html
- anchor: #n428939

Ibasen will hold pop-up events and workshops at 2 locations in Paris. The events will offer hands-on experiences showcasing the appeal of traditional crafts passed down since the Edo period, as the company accelerates its global expansion.

## [Behind the scenes] From sourcing at the market at 5 a.m. to the department store basement: How “a cup of parfait” is made

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000174822.html
- anchor: #n428938

Fruit Bell Co., Ltd. has revealed the process behind “making a cup of fruit parfait.” The initiative aims to enhance the brand experience by offering a look at everything from its careful sourcing to service at the live kitchen.

## [Kuchofuku Co., Ltd.] Former Japan national team defender Yuji Nakazawa takes an in-depth look at Kawasaki Frontale’s home stadium! Special webpage to go live on May 12

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000179829.html
- anchor: #n428937

Kuchofuku Co., Ltd. has released a special webpage and video featuring ambassador Yuji Nakazawa. He visited the home stadium of club partner Kawasaki Frontale to report on how the ground staff use the company’s Air-Conditioned Clothing(R) to mitigate heat during demanding outdoor work, capturing authentic user testimonials.

## 株式会社meepa to hold “Miipa Time at ODAKYU Shonan GATE,” an event to help children discover what they love, at a commercial complex near Fujisawa Station

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000138559.html
- anchor: #n428936
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社meepa、株式会社小田急ＳＣディベロップメント

株式会社meepa will hold “Miipa Time,” an experiential event for children, at the commercial complex ODAKYU Shonan GATE. The event aims to offer children from dual-income households a variety of experiences and foster their non-cognitive skills.

## AI circuit library creation tool “Librizer” adds KiCad support, automatically generating symbols and footprints from datasheets to help reduce design workload

- Published: 2026-05-19T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000178950.html
- anchor: #n428935
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Leacron

Leacron has added support for automatically generating component libraries in KiCad format with its AI design support tool “Librizer.” The tool generates symbols and footprints from PDF datasheets, reducing the workload involved in circuit design.