AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-22 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 1 of 6https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 492 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 70 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Chichibu Yumoto Buko Onsen will begin selling its “Buko Onsen Original Bear Bell,” designed for use while hiking Mount Buko and visiting the pilgrimage temples.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468660Fri, 22 May 2026 14:14:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESChichibu Yumoto Buko Onsen will begin selling original bear bells in June 2026. Alongside offering perks to water-carrying volunteer porters, it aims to promote hiker safety and boost tourism. Calvin Klein will hold a 2-day store-visit stamp rally at Takeshita-guchi Park in Harajuku on May 23 (Sat.) and 24 (Sun.), where visitors can get banana milk.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468661Fri, 22 May 2026 14:12:40 +0900JapanPR TIMESCalvin Klein will hold an event in Harajuku to celebrate its collaboration with Jung Kook. Banana milk will be given away through a stamp rally. 【AMI PARIS】Ami Paris announces a new chapter for its evolving Omotesando pop-up storehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468662https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468662Fri, 22 May 2026 14:11:30 +0900JapanPR TIMESAmi Paris has announced Chapter 2 of its Omotesando pop-up store, featuring a light-themed space and a collaboration with “STAR ISLAND.” The cafe menu will also be revamped and served starting May 23. Travel back 1,600 years? Make your own haniwa at a recreated site of an ancient haniwa workshophttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468663https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468663Fri, 22 May 2026 14:10:53 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn event set at the site of a haniwa workshop from 1,600 years ago will be held at Shinike Haniwa Factory Park in Takatsuki. Families can enjoy making haniwa and sketching. Reprint decided before release! A new book offers a solution for those who “can never move beyond loungewear-level sewing, no matter how many years they practice.” “A Sewing Textbook for Stitching Like Ready-to-Wear Without Using Pins,” which explores the handmade market’s potential of approximately ¥303 billion, goes on sale nationwide on 5/25.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468670Fri, 22 May 2026 14:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES星野書房 will release a new book by Kaori Sone explaining factory sewing theory on May 25. Its popularity has prompted a reprint before publication. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, NVIDIA, Analog Devices, Microsoft and 富士通 collaborate to accelerate the deployment of physical AI in society — opening a physical AI development center in Silicon Valley, U.S.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468669Fri, 22 May 2026 14:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKawasaki Heavy Industries has opened a physical AI development center in Silicon Valley. In collaboration with NVIDIA and others, it will promote automation in the medical and mobility fields. MLB and 3 Nippon Professional Baseball teams to jointly hold “PLAY BALL Weekend” at 3 venueshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468668https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468668Fri, 22 May 2026 14:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMLB and 3 Nippon Professional Baseball teams have partnered to hold “PLAY BALL Weekend,” a baseball experience event for children, at 3 venues in June. High-profile guests will provide instruction and interact with participants. Recipients selected for the 4th round of corporate hometown tax donations through an open callhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468667https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468667Fri, 22 May 2026 14:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESアサヒビール will donate a total of ¥100 million to 10 municipalities under the theme of “Smart Drinking.” It will work with communities selected through an open call to foster a culture of responsible drinking. Bringing urban sports closer to everyone! Tryout events to be held across the prefecture!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468666https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468666Fri, 22 May 2026 14:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES神奈川県 will hold urban sports tryout events around the prefecture. The first event, a skateboarding session, will take place in Odawara on May 30, expanding residents’ opportunities to participate in sports. The “Yokosuka” team, winners of the 19th Spring All-Japan Elementary School Boys Softball Tournament, will visit the governorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468665https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468665Fri, 22 May 2026 14:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe “Yokosuka” team, winners of the All-Japan Elementary School Boys Softball Tournament, will pay a courtesy visit to the governor of Kanagawa Prefecture. The visit will be held at the prefectural government office to report on the victory. The “M-1 Grand Prix 2025 Special Tour Final” has unveiled a full-scale recreation of its familiar “provisional box” photo spot, along with venue-exclusive merchandise and an online lottery featuring premium prizes!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468664https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468664Fri, 22 May 2026 14:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe first arena tour final for M-1 Grand Prix 2025 will be held in Kobe and Tokyo. Organizers have announced an exclusive photo spot, merchandise sales and an online lottery. 700 wooden votive plaques made from Hokkaido forest timber were linked in a line approximately 84m long, earning a Guinness World Records™ title for the “longest line of specially made votive plaques”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468671Fri, 22 May 2026 14:09:11 +0900JapanPR TIMESMitsui Fudosan lined up 700 specially made votive plaques in Nihonbashi over a distance of approximately 84m. The display was recognized by Guinness World Records™ as the “longest line of specially made votive plaques.” Digital Platformer releases a white paper compiling Japan’s only practical experience implementing “tokenized deposits”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468672https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468672Fri, 22 May 2026 14:07:44 +0900JapanPR TIMESDigital Platformer has released a white paper compiling practical experience with bank-linked tokenized deposits, promoting the deployment of next-generation financial infrastructure in society. Exclusive FRUITS ZIPPER collaboration batteries now available at “CHARGESPOT”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468673https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468673Fri, 22 May 2026 14:07:12 +0900JapanPR TIMESINFORICH announced that FRUITS ZIPPER had reached 3,000 cheers through its collaboration with the idol project “KAWAII LAB.” It has begun nationwide rollout of limited-edition design batteries. [toroa] A blissful tea-time set for baked-goods lovers, featuring a perfect pairing, is now available on LINE Gift!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468674Fri, 22 May 2026 14:06:46 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe sweets brand “toroa” has launched a new butter sandwich and tea set on LINE Gift. It highlights the convenience of sending it without needing the recipient’s address. Selected to compete in the “JR東日本グループ Drone DX CHAMPIONSHIP 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468675Fri, 22 May 2026 14:06:14 +0900JapanPR TIMESJR East Building Tech has been selected to compete in a drone tournament to be held in June 2026. Building on its 3rd-place finish last time, it aims to win under a new team structure. [Arts Council Tokyo] Launching a “Community Partnership Practicum,” a project to develop people who support locally rooted cultural activitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468676Fri, 22 May 2026 14:05:11 +0900JapanPR TIMESArts Council Tokyo has launched its “Community Partnership Practicum” in Tama New Town. The program aims to develop people who support locally rooted cultural activities. A collaboration model based on the “HANDBALL SPEZIAL” from adidas Originals, the “Denim Pack,” is coming from atmos and atmos pinkhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468677Fri, 22 May 2026 14:04:49 +0900JapanPR TIMESA denim sneaker collaboration between atmos and adidas Originals, called “Denim Pack,” has been announced. The men’s and women’s versions feature different designs. Forest management watershed partnership agreement signedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468678Fri, 22 May 2026 14:02:22 +0900JapanPR TIMESChiba City, Sakura City and Yotsukaido City have signed the first forest management partnership agreement in the Kashima River basin. They aim to conserve forests across the wider area using the Forest Environment Transfer Tax. Demonstration testing begins ahead of the introduction of next-generation biofuelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468679Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:56 +0900JapanPR TIMESJR Kyushu will begin demonstration testing of next-generation biofuel (HVO) in passenger train operations on May 27, as part of efforts to decarbonize railway vehicles. TAOKE ENERGY completes grid connection of a high-voltage storage facility in Oga, Akita Prefecture; to enter the primary balancing market in August 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468680Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:49 +0900JapanPR TIMESTAOKE ENERGY has completed the grid connection of a 2MW grid-scale battery storage facility in Oga, Akita Prefecture. It will enter the primary balancing market in August 2026, contributing to power infrastructure stability. International Day for Biological Diversity: St. Cousair marks 11 years of forest conservation at its certified “Nature Coexistence Site” in Shinano, Nagano Prefecture, and moves to accelerate its contribution to nature positivityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468681https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468681Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:38 +0900JapanPR TIMESSt. Cousair has carried out its 11th year of conservation activities in its certified “Nature Coexistence Site” forest in Nagano Prefecture. It has also begun a new biodiversity survey using AI acoustic analysis to strengthen its contribution to nature positivity. Straker Japan attends IBM’s global conference “Think 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468682https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468682Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:23 +0900JapanPR TIMESStraker Japan attended IBM’s annual event “Think 2026” and demonstrated its latest AI dubbing technology. It highlighted the fit of its multilingual AI content services and secured business opportunities. June is Environment Month! Learn about the environment while having fun at the “Eco Life Fair Summer”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468683https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468683Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:22 +0900JapanPR TIMESItabashi Ward will hold “Eco Life Fair Summer” on June 28, with workshops and exhibits on global warming and energy conservation. The event aims to raise awareness of environmental issues across the community. Study Pocket announces “AI Interpreter,” a real-time, two-way interpretation service for schools that supports 60 languages. A free trial will be offered to all teacher accounts before the product’s release.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468684https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468684Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:21 +0900JapanPR TIMESStudyPocket has announced a real-time, two-way AI interpretation service supporting 60 languages for schools. A free trial for teachers will be available starting in June 2026. 2,000-yen-off campaign marks 1st anniversary of glo™ Hilo launch; glo™ Hilo and glo™ Hilo Plus to be sold at limited-time prices from May 25https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468685https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468685Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESBAT Japan will launch a nationwide 2,000-yen-off campaign on May 25 to mark the 1st anniversary of the launch of glo™ Hilo. The company aims to strengthen its product appeal to smokers. Fans can directly support soccer players pursuing opportunities overseas! English coaching service TORAIZ and a leading domestic crowdfunding platform form partnershiphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468747https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468747Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTORAIZ and CAMPFIRE have partnered to launch a project supporting soccer players pursuing opportunities overseas through funding and English education. The project will raise funds through crowdfunding and help players acquire the English skills needed for an overseas transfer in 1 year. Applications are now open for exhibitors at the 19th Kawasaki International Eco-Tech Fair, where businesses across industries with environmental technologies and local government officials can connect through business matching.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468746https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468746Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 19th Kawasaki International Eco-Tech Fair is set to take place in November 2026. The event has opened exhibitor applications, aiming to foster collaboration among industry, academia and government to realize a circular economy. For satisfaction with wart treatment, “clean results” and “short treatment time” matter more than low costhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468745https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468745Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey of 300 people who received wart treatment found that “clean results” matter more to satisfaction than low cost. There is a gap between concerns before treatment and points of satisfaction afterward. Intertek named sole certifier for global honey certification program True Source Certifiedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468744https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468744Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESIntertek has been selected as the sole certification body for the international honey certification program True Source Certified. The selection will establish a globally centralized quality assurance system. Support for a joint operations center with taxi operators begins in the Seishin traffic areahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468743https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468743Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSystem Origin has begun supporting the consolidation of taxi operators’ operations in the Seishin traffic area. It will help improve productivity and cut costs through shared dispatch centers and administrative services. Notice of the 18th International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific, ISAP2026: “Regional capacity to overcome crises: Bringing solutions to multiple challenges to the world”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468742https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468742Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESIGES will hold the international forum ISAP2026 in Kobe on July 22. The event will share with the world synergies in addressing challenges at the local level. Major update: New version of Tad AI released, featuring 4 fully implemented functions: music generation, AI covers, AI rap and text-to-speechhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468741https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468741Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAI audio platform Tad AI released V2.1.0 on May 22, 2026. The update adds “Suno V5.5” and “Mureka,” and features 4 core functions—music generation, AI covers, AI rap and TTS—with generation speeds improved by up to 6 times. Turning “White Rose Milk” into “milk with a reason to choose it”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468740https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468740Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDaisen Dairy Agricultural Cooperative has announced that it obtained J-Credit certification through the use of biochar and began displaying environmental labels. It is stepping up efforts to build a sustainable dairy farming model. Beauty and wellness event for women in their 50s and 60s, “Beauty Activity Fest for Women 50 and Over: An Experiential Beauty Event for Adult Women,” set for June 18, 2026, at Rand Omotesandohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468739https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468739Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMazeru Share and Ostans will jointly hold a beauty and wellness event for women in their 50s and 60s on June 18. The event will create beauty experiences for adult women. “Food Earth Museum 2026,” reimagining the future of food, held in Naritahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468738https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468738Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAGBIOTECH and NPO法人ELP held “Food Earth Museum 2026,” an event exploring the future of food. It combined cutting-edge technology with tradition to present solutions for sustainable food. Media viewing time shifts to a decline; preference for time efficiency and AI adoption accelerate changes in consumer behavior — BCG media consumer behavior surveyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468737https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468737Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBCGの最新調査により、日本人の1日あたりのメディア総視聴時間が4.1時間に減少したことが判明。タイパ志向と生成AIの普及により、受動的なテレビ視聴から能動的な情報取得へ消費行動がシフトしている。 Badminton registration reached 299,493 in fiscal 2025, the highest since the pandemichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468736Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe number of registered badminton players reached 299,493 in fiscal 2025, setting a post-pandemic high. Students, particularly high schoolers, are driving the growth. “emplir (アンプリール)” enters Hong Kong, with sales set to begin sequentially in late June at around 250 stores of leading Hong Kong drugstore chain Mannings（マニングス）https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468735Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESHaircare brand Emplir will begin sales in late June at around 250 stores of Hong Kong’s leading drugstore chain, Mannings. The launch will serve as a foothold for expansion in Southeast Asia. Food e-commerce businesses relying on gut feelings to explain “why sales are weak” are at risk: a 29-item, 100-point self-assessment checklisthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468734https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468734Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGOAT Inc. has released a “Checklist of Items to Review First When Sales Stall” for food e-commerce businesses. The self-assessment tool quantitatively identifies priorities for improving sales. New slim, 35.6-cm-wide mirror-glass freezer blends into living rooms and offers 70L of space while saving roomhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468733https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468733Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESツインバードがミラーガラス採用のスリムな1ドア冷凍庫を6月に発売する。インテリアに馴染むデザインと冷凍・冷蔵切り替え機能を備える。 Brioni unveils “Grand Tour” experiencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468732https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468732Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBrioni is reviving its historic “Grand Tour” and beginning to offer a bespoke experience around the world. Starting in Hong Kong, the maison will bring its craftsmanship and tailoring philosophy directly to clients. Kobe Gakuin University Faculty of Business Administration students to hold experiential game “Chocolate Trade”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468731https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468731Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESStudents from Kobe Gakuin University’s Faculty of Business Administration will hold “Chocolate Trade,” a game promoting fair trade, at Mikage Classe on May 31. The experiential program combines education with community engagement. Tagajo City to offer digital transit passes for older adults through Miyagi Prefecture’s official Pocket Sign apphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468730https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468730Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTagajo City has launched digital passes for the “Nor umon Pass” through the app operated by ポケットサイン株式会社. The service uses My Number to improve convenience and administrative efficiency. カナダグース showcases the world of its Spring/Summer 2026 “SNOW GOOSE BY CANADA GOOSE” collection through extreme adventures on land, water and in the airhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468729https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468729Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESカナダグース has launched its new “Adrenaline Expeditions” project. Athletes will wear the collection in extreme environments, bringing the brand’s vision to life. Dietitian-supervised complete nutrition protein “RICH RISE PROTEIN,” which ranked 1st soon after launch, now available in a 400g trial size across all flavors in response to customer feedbackhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468728https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468728Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSteady Japan will launch a 400g trial size of RICH RISE PROTEIN on May 22, 2026. In response to customer requests, the company aims to make the product easier for protein beginners to try and continue using. Just 300 days until GREEN×EXPO 2027 opens! Special countdown board appears at Tokyo Stationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468727https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468727Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGREEN×EXPO協会 and JR East have installed a countdown board at Tokyo Station to mark 300 days until the opening of the 2027 International Horticultural Expo. The move aims to raise awareness and build momentum for the event. Prime Minister Takaichi appointed honorary chairhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468726https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468726Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been appointed honorary chair of the 2027 International Horticultural Expo. The government’s support structure will be strengthened. “Trending Keywords” and “Top 20 Trending Rankings” based on data from mybest’s 30 million monthly usershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468725https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468725Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESmybest analyzed search data from 30 million monthly users and announced its Top 20 Trending Keywords. Established ingredient searches and seasonal needs are driving trends. Mental health YouTuber Hossy launches a newsletter on the professional writing platform theLetterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468724https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468724Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMental health YouTuber Hossy has launched a newsletter on the writing platform theLetter. He will share in-depth content on mental health from the perspective of someone with firsthand experience. Our engineer Junko Tanaka to speak at “ITmedia Security Week 2026 Spring”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468723https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468723Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJunko Tanaka, an engineer at AP Communications, will deliver a keynote at a security event hosted by ITmedia. The talk will focus on practical implementation of zero trust. AI automated fuel-dispensing authorization monitoring system “AiQ PERMISSION (Aikyū Permission)” goes on sale nationwide, aiming to enable unmanned self-service stations (SS)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468722https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468722Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESELEMENTS has obtained Japan’s first “Test Confirmation Certificate” for its AI automated fuel-dispensing authorization monitoring system, “AiQ PERMISSION,” and begun sales to self-service SS nationwide. The system supports unmanned and low-staff operations and improved safety at SS. Begins bench-scale validation of solid carbon production from CO2 using molten salt electrolysis technologyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468721Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES5 companies have jointly begun bench-scale validation of molten salt electrolysis technology that converts CO2 into solid carbon. The initiative aims to commercialize CCU technology and ensure a stable supply of carbon materials. 【6/3（水）13:00開催】オンラインセミナー『いま、そこにあるマーケティングリサーチの課題 第2回：データ品質とデータリテラシーの課題』https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468720https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468720Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapan Information will hold its 2nd free online seminar on June 3, 2026. Lecturer Masayuki Hagiwara will explain challenges in data quality and data literacy. Baseball School 2026 Talk Event: “Revisions to the 2026 Baseball Rules”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468719https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468719Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will hold a talk event on “Revisions to the 2026 Baseball Rules” with Seiji Yamakawa, head of the NPB Records Department, on June 27, 2026. Registration opens May 22, with capacity for 30 people. ヒロクリニック、最新AIが“未来の隠れシミ”まで可視化する「3Dスキンアナライザー」を導入！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468718https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468718Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESヒロクリニック美容皮膚科が最新AI肌診断「3Dスキンアナライザー」を導入。客観的データに基づくオーダーメイド治療を開始。 “WINNER” lottery for the Soccer World Cup goes on sale today, Friday, May 22!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468717https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468717Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Japan Sport Council will begin selling its “WINNER” lottery for the Soccer World Cup on May 22. Proceeds will support sports promotion grants. ECOVACS’ window-cleaning robot “WINBOT” ranks No. 1 worldwide in unit sales*https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468716https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468716Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESECOVACS’ window-cleaning robot “WINBOT” achieved No. 1 worldwide in unit sales in the window-cleaning robot market in 2025. It has established a position in the global market by combining technological innovation with safety. 13th investment from the “Osaka Social Issues Solution Fund No. 2”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468715Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES大阪信用金庫が運営するファンドが、採用プラットフォーム運営のパブリックコネクトへ投資を実行。地域社会の課題解決を支援する。 Notice of participation in “FOOMA JAPAN 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468714https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468714Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBando Chemical will exhibit at FOOMA JAPAN 2026, a comprehensive food manufacturing trade show, and present belt technology for clean production lines. Ras Koi, the first partnership between a dating app specializing in middle-aged and older users and Kanagawa Prefecture! Agreement signed to promote the appropriate use of dating appshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468713https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468713Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESRas Koi Co., Ltd. has signed an agreement with Kanagawa Prefecture to promote the appropriate use of dating apps. This is the first such partnership for an app specializing in middle-aged and older users, and will promote safe encounters for mature adults through matchmaking support. Beauty and wellness event for “adult women” in their 50s and 60s: “Beauty Activity Festival from the 50s Onward: An Experiential Beauty Event for Adult Women” to be heldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468712Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA beauty and wellness event for women in their 50s and 60s will be held on June 18. It will offer new experiences through makeup seminars and consultations. The June 2026 issue of Amakara Techo, “Let’s Go to a Bar!,” goes on sale May 22.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468711Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESクリエテ関西が『あまから手帖』2026年6月号「バーへ行こう！」を5月22日に発売。多様なバーの魅力を特集する。 February report: “Career Experience Fair” and “Teacher Fes” career experience events for high school students and teachershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468710Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJinjibu held career experience events for high school students and teachers at 24 venues nationwide. More than 90% of teachers value work experience before joining a company, and demand for early career education is growing. Japanese Red Cross disaster preparedness seminar develops new curriculum, “Evacuation Triggers for Heavy Rain and Typhoons”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468709Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Japanese Red Cross Society has developed a new curriculum, “Evacuation Triggers for Heavy Rain and Typhoons,” to bridge the gap between disaster preparedness awareness and actual action. It will be rolled out nationwide starting in April of Reiwa 8. “Hebel Village,” a secure rental residence for active seniors, completes “Hebel Village Setagaya Kinuta ~Music~”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468708Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES旭化成ホームズは、東京都の先導事業に選定されたシニア向け住宅「ヘーベルVillage 世田谷砧～Music～」を完成させ、5月から入居を開始した。 Roses are in full bloom at Hakone Gora Park!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468707Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSpring roses are in full bloom at Hakone Gora Park, which is also hosting a limited-time music event. The initiative aims to boost tourism in the area. Begins bench-scale validation of solid carbon production from CO2 using molten salt electrolysis technology — establishes new framework involving 5 industry-academia partnershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468706Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESコスモ石油ら5者が溶融塩電解技術を用いたCO2由来固体炭素製造のベンチスケール検証を開始した。技術の実用化とサプライチェーン構築を目指す。 A range of special events will add even more excitement to the pre-campaign for the Shinshu Destination Campaign!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468705Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJR東日本びゅうツーリズム＆セールスは、2026年夏の「信州プレDC」に合わせて特別列車運行や旅行ツアー企画を発表した。長野県全域の観光魅力を発信し、誘客を強化する。 Special lunch fair featuring “Handa Okabe Noodles (Handa somen),” a traditional specialty of Handa, Tsurugi Town, Tokushima Prefecture, launches Tuesday, June 2, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468704Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA limited-time lunch fair featuring Handa somen, a traditional ingredient from Tsurugi Town in Tokushima Prefecture, will be held at Rurubu Kitchen, a restaurant operated by JTB Publishing. Secures land for approximately 230 residential lots to accelerate growth of overseas businesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468703Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Australian joint venture of KI-STAR Real Estate has secured land for approximately 230 residential lots in the Deanside area. The company will strengthen its housing supply capacity in the Australian market and accelerate growth in its overseas business. Announcement of the launch of sales for “LEBEN Hikarigaoka GLOW GARDEN”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468702Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTakara Leben has begun sales of “LEBEN Hikarigaoka GLOW GARDEN” in Nerima Ward, Tokyo. The environmentally conscious condominium is equipped with the “MIRARESI” disaster preparedness system. Why aren’t supply, demand and prices in sync? — A new era of energy optimizationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468701Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAI Data Inc. has launched “AI SolarPower on IDX,” an AI solution for energy optimization. It eliminates fragmented operations to maximize revenue while ensuring a stable supply. モンストのルシファーが主役のグルメコメディ漫画 「ルシファーさんの堕落ごはん」新潮社WEB漫画誌「コミックバンチKai」にて2026年5月22日（金）より連載開始！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468700Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMIXIの「モンスターストライク」の人気キャラ「ルシファー」を主役にしたスピンオフ漫画が新潮社の「コミックバンチKai」で連載開始。 [Thank-You Campaign!] All-you-can-eat premium sushi: 50 items for 3,900 yen! A lavish gourmet experience in limited quantities! [FUJIYAMA TOKYO Akihabara Main Store]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468699Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFUJIYAMA TOKYO Akihabara Main Store will begin offering an all-you-can-eat premium sushi plan for 3,900 yen, tax included, for a limited time in June 2026. A Nick PC cushion from the movie Zootopia is here! At approximately 45 cm tall, this BIG-size cushion makes everyday computer work, studying and other desk tasks more fun while you hug it!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468698Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBandai is releasing a Nick PC cushion from the movie Zootopia. Its 3-way design combines a plush toy and an armrest to support desk work. [TGC Niigata 2026] Additional lineup announced! Yui Kobayashi, Aita Komagine, Yudai Toyoda and others confirmed! Main artists SOTA HANAMURA (from Da-iCE) and Shinako will also appear!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468697Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAdditional performers, including Yui Kobayashi and SOTA HANAMURA, have been confirmed for TGC NIIGATA 2026, taking place in July 2026. A pre-event promoting Niigata's textile industry will also be held in June to advance regional revitalization. CS Award 2026 Spring winners announced!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468696Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Narita Airport CS Council has announced the winners of the CS Award 2026 Spring. The award recognizes outstanding customer service by airport staff and aims to improve customer service. [National Museum of Nature and Science] The cumulative number of species found in the Imperial Palace grounds reaches 7,982 — Results of the Imperial Palace Biodiversity Survey (Phase III) releasedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468695Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe National Museum of Nature and Science has released the results of the Imperial Palace Biodiversity Survey (Phase III). Numerous organisms, including new species and species newly recorded in Japan, were identified, bringing the cumulative number of species confirmed in the Imperial Palace grounds to 7,982. [ホテルヴィスキオ尼崎] Enjoy ice-cold beer in a cool indoor space!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468694Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESホテルヴィスキオ尼崎 is holding a summer-only beer hall. It aims to attract customers with all-you-can-eat-and-drink options and a wide selection of beverages. First trailer unveiled—essential viewing for every movie-loving boy from “that day”! A recommendation from Utamaru (RHYMESTER) has also arrived! '5-25-77: For the Movie-Loving Boys of That Day'https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468693Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBS10 Premium, operated by Japanet Broadcasting, will air the film '5-25-77: For the Movie-Loving Boys of That Day' exclusively for its Japanese premiere. The trailer has been released, and a recommendation from Utamaru has been announced. The official promotional video for the musical Mary Poppins (2026 stage production footage version) is out! The Osaka run is on through Saturday, June 6!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468692https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468692Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA promotional video for the 2026 version of the musical Mary Poppins has been released. After the Tokyo run, the Osaka performances began on May 21. Just 300 days until GREEN×EXPO 2027 opens! A special countdown board appears at Tokyo Station!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468691Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMarking 300 days until the 2027 International Horticultural Expo opens, JR East and the expo association have installed a countdown board at Tokyo Station. Using the official character and video signage, they aim to raise awareness and build momentum for the international event in Yokohama. [Loft] “Great things from Japan” you’ll want for yourself, too — 'LOFT MEETS JAPAN ㏌ GINZA' now underway!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468690https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468690Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn event showcasing and selling approximately 600 varieties of goods and food that combine Japanese tradition with modernity is underway at 銀座ロフト. [コートヤード・バイ・マリオット 新大阪ステーション] Set off on a culinary journey to discover another side of Okayama: Around Japan vol.28 'Discover Okayama' now availablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468689https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468689Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESコートヤード・バイ・マリオット 新大阪ステーション will offer 'Discover Okayama,' a teppanyaki course featuring carefully selected ingredients from Okayama Prefecture, for a limited time this summer. [grove] Cumulative sales top 360,000! The “signature knit” gets an upgrade with heat-shielding functionalityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468688https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468688Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESgrove has upgraded the functionality of its “signature knit,” with cumulative sales of 360,000 items. The update adds heat-shielding functionality and refreshes the design, with a feature page going live on May 22. [Miyako Hotel Amagasaki] Opening Wednesday, June 3: “MATSURI,” a Japanese-style summer beer garden. Enjoy a summer evening together with a varied lineup of stage shows, including music, dance and comedy!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468687https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468687Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMiyako Hotel Amagasaki will host “MATSURI,” a beer garden themed around Japanese summer festivals, from June through September 2026. Harikenz, the veteran comedy duo drawing attention after reaching the final 4 in 'THE SECOND 2025,' will publish their first autobiographical book in their 36th year as a duo, on Friday, June 26! 'Opening-Act Comedians: Even If We Can't Be the Stars, We'll Make a Life Here'https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468686https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468686Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESVeteran comedy duo Harikenz will publish their first autobiographical book in June 2026, in their 36th year together. The book recounts their pride and survival strategies as opening-act comedians. Start DX in as little as 2 weeks, from 1 million yen. Launch of the 'Pro-SPIRE Data Lake Service Package,' which creates a data foundation for generative AI simply by adding fileshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468748https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468748Fri, 22 May 2026 13:59:45 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Pro-SPIRE has launched the 'Pro-SPIRE Data Lake Service Package,' a service for building data foundations. It provides an environment for AI use at low cost and in a short time. The show's first live broadcast! Manabu Manaka, Kenshin Kawakami and Ryota Igarashi appear live on May 25 (Mon.) for 'Dugout!!! 90-Minute Special Ahead of the Central League–Pacific League Interleague Play'https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468749Fri, 22 May 2026 13:57:53 +0900JapanPR TIMESBS10 will air a special ahead of Central League–Pacific League interleague play on May 25, marking the first live broadcast of 'Dugout!!!' The show will preview the action ahead of the first-ever live broadcast of every game throughout the entire schedule. [Registration now open] Online event on June 3 (Wed.) from 19:30: 'Lives Can't Be Protected by Supplies Alone: Preparedness Seen Through Support Work in Noto, Informed by the Experience in Fukushima'https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468750https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468750Fri, 22 May 2026 13:57:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESADRA Japan will hold an online disaster-preparedness event on June 3. Drawing on its experience supporting people after the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, the event will provide a place to learn about preparedness beyond supplies and the challenges of sheltering at home. <NUMBER POLISH> SUMMER 2026: Grown-up “glossy nails” that shimmer with the light of summerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468751https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468751Fri, 22 May 2026 13:56:51 +0900JapanPR TIMESD-UP will release 4 new summer shades of its all-in-one nail brand NUMBER POLISH on June 5. The shades feature a sheer, translucent look. 2026年4月に毎月17日を「ひめじ防災家族会議の日」に決めた姫路市に5台 災害用移動式トイレトレーラー納車 5月に全国で累計62台にhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468752https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468752Fri, 22 May 2026 13:53:13 +0900JapanPR TIMESJP Home Supply has delivered 5 disaster-relief mobile toilet trailers to Himeji City, bringing the nationwide total to 62. The versatile units can be used for tourism in ordinary times and at evacuation shelters during disasters. 保冷剤、まだプラスチックのまま？ キャンプ・BBQ・釣りのクーラーボックス問題に、釣りブランドDRESSの「金属製保冷剤 チタンコート」5月末発売https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468753Fri, 22 May 2026 13:52:38 +0900JapanPR TIMESOutdoor brand DRESS will release its 'Metal Ice Pack, Titanium-Coated,' featuring excellent thermal conductivity, at the end of May 2026. Its slim, space-saving design and high durability have already attracted over 100 preorders shortly after reservations opened. For a girls' getaway, a family trip or a private stay with friends: TREE HOTEL NIKKA Komono in Komono, Mie Prefecture, launches a 'Private Room-Only Plan'https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468754Fri, 22 May 2026 13:51:55 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 'Private Room-Only Plan' for 2–4 guests is now available at TREE HOTEL NIKKA Komono, operated by ニッカホーム株式会社. Guests can use a treehouse as their base and enjoy the extensive outdoor facilities exclusively. A much-anticipated new design arrives in “Flutter,” one of Samantha Vega's bestsellers!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468755Fri, 22 May 2026 13:51:35 +0900JapanPR TIMESA new design, “Junon Flutter,” joins Samantha Vega’s best-selling “Flutter” bag. Following an advance sale, it will launch nationwide on June 1. [Tomi, Nagano Prefecture] Winemakers from the Chikuma River Wine Valley gather! “Shinshu Ueda Region Wine Tasting” to be held on May 25https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468756Fri, 22 May 2026 13:50:52 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Ueda Regional Development Bureau and others will hold the “Shinshu Ueda Region Wine Tasting” on May 25. The event brings together local wineries and promotes regional wines through exchanges with businesses and consumers. 2 times the okara, with even more refreshing lemon. A summer-only lemon cake from a tofu shophttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468757Fri, 22 May 2026 13:50:25 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ヒダカラが夏季限定「おキャロットレモンケーキ」を発売。おからの使用量を昨年の2倍に増やし、レモンの爽快感を高めたリニューアル商品。 [DIOR] Guitarricadelafuente wears Dior at the premiere of “La Bola Negra” at the Cannes Film Festivalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468758https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468758Fri, 22 May 2026 13:50:08 +0900JapanPR TIMESGuitarricadelafuente wore Dior at the Cannes Film Festival and appeared at the film premiere. Meeting replacement demand as fluorescent lamp production ends: Launch of “Replacement Downlights,” with support for “3 types of cutout diameters” and “freely adjustable brightness” to significantly reduce the burden on installation siteshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468759https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260522-12/index-en.html#n468759Fri, 22 May 2026 13:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPanasonic will launch “Replacement Downlights” in June. Support for various cutout diameters and wireless dimming will reduce installation work for customers replacing fluorescent lights.