# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-03 21:00–24:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 45 items from 1 source; Japan, 19 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## “Ghost Town” becomes a Ukrainian bestseller; Taiwanese literature appears at Kyiv book fair

- Published: 2026-06-03T23:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606030376.aspx
- anchor: #n662828
- Companies mentioned: Safran出版社

Taiwanese literature made an appearance at the Kyiv International Book Festival. The Ukrainian edition of Chen Sihong’s “Ghost Town” is a bestseller, and the Ukrainian edition of Yang Shuang-zi’s “Taiwan Travelogue” is due out this year. The translator said Taiwan and Ukraine share common ground in their colonial histories and commitment to freedom.

## Guardians routed as position player Liu Junhao takes the mound; Moya fulfills dream of batting right-handed

- Published: 2026-06-03T23:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606030375.aspx
- anchor: #n662627
- Companies mentioned: 台鋼雄鷹、富邦悍將

台鋼雄鷹 beat 富邦悍將 13-2. Guardians position player Liu Junhao took the mound, while Hawks player Moya switched to the right-handed batter’s box and hit a sacrifice fly.

## Using publishing as a weapon amid war, Ukraine book fair showcases cultural resistance

- Published: 2026-06-03T23:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606030374.aspx
- anchor: #n662626
- Companies mentioned: 松鼠出版社、Kovyla出版社

In the 5th year of the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainian publishers are engaging in cultural resistance at the Kyiv International Book Festival by publishing works by military personnel and books in English.

## Former New Taipei councilor Huang Junzhe accused of taking bribes and defrauding subsidy funds; detained and barred from contact

- Published: 2026-06-03T23:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606030373.aspx
- anchor: #n662424
- Companies mentioned: 新北地檢署、法務部廉政署、新北地方法院

前新北市議員黃俊哲涉詐領補助款、侵占公益款及收賄，不法獲利700多萬元，遭羈押禁見。

## Elevators repeatedly break down at Nangang depot public housing; Taipei City Housing Center vows to step up inspections

- Published: 2026-06-03T23:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606030372.aspx
- anchor: #n662425

南港機廠社宅電梯頻繁故障，5月報修44次，住戶不滿。民代6月3日晚間召開說明會，北市住都中心承諾加強巡檢。

## Shein hit with another hefty fine in France, exceeding NT$800 million, over information deficiencies

- Published: 2026-06-03T23:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606030371.aspx
- anchor: #n662220
- Companies mentioned: Shein、Temu、ISSL、ISEL

France’s DGCCRF fined Chinese-owned e-commerce company Shein 22.4 million euros over information deficiencies and other issues. Shein has objected, saying the fine is disproportionate.

## New structure suspected of appearing at Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea; Philippines investigating

- Published: 2026-06-03T23:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606030370.aspx
- anchor: #n662222
- Companies mentioned: 路透社、海洋之光（Sealight）

A Philippine task force announced on the 3rd that it was investigating reports of a new structure at Scarborough Shoal. Defense Secretary Teodoro learned of it on May 30 at the Shangri-La Dialogue.

## Trump confirms he called Netanyahu “crazy”; Israel-Lebanon conflict affects US-Iran talks

- Published: 2026-06-03T23:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606030368.aspx
- anchor: #n662223
- Companies mentioned: Axios、紐約郵報、路透社

Trump confirmed that he had called Netanyahu “crazy,” as the Israel-Lebanon conflict affects US-Iran talks.

## Taiwan Lottery No. 539 draw 115135: 7 jackpot-winning tickets

- Published: 2026-06-03T23:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606030369.aspx
- anchor: #n662221
- Companies mentioned: 台灣彩券公司

The Taiwan Lottery No. 539 draw 115135 was held, with 7 jackpot-winning tickets, each worth NT$3,428,571.

## Brothers suffer their 8th shutout; Lions’ Ruili thanks catcher Chang Xiang after strong 7.2 innings

- Published: 2026-06-03T23:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606030367.aspx
- anchor: #n662019
- Companies mentioned: 統一7-ELEVEn獅、中信兄弟、樂天桃猿、富邦悍將

The Uni-Lions shut out 中信兄弟 2-0, with Ruili pitching 7.2 scoreless innings. It was the Brothers’ 8th shutout loss of the season.

## Offshoot of 太子集團 case: prominent lawyer suspected of laundering money; released on NT$1 million bail

- Published: 2026-06-03T22:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606030365.aspx
- anchor: #n662018
- Companies mentioned: 太子集團、天旭

The Taipei District Prosecutors Office, investigating the 太子集團 money-laundering case, found that a prominent lawyer surnamed Chang was implicated. On June 2, investigators searched premises and detained 6 people. After they were transferred to prosecutors on the 3rd, the lawyer surnamed Chang and a defendant surnamed Lin were each released on NT$1 million bail. 太子集團 is suspected of carrying out scams in Cambodia and laundering more than NT$10.7 billion in Taiwan. A total of 62 people and 13 companies have been indicted.

## 西班牙5月101人因高溫死亡 創11年來新高

- Published: 2026-06-03T22:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606030366.aspx
- anchor: #n662017
- Companies mentioned: 西班牙衛生部、國家氣象局（Aemet）

High temperatures killed 101 people in Spain in May 2025, an 11-year high and 3.6 times the average.

## AI and net zero／Cathay Financial’s low-carbon financing exceeds NT$370 billion; calls for faster net-zero transition in Asia

- Published: 2026-06-03T22:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030364.aspx
- anchor: #n661805
- Companies mentioned: Google、亞洲投資人氣候變遷聯盟（AIGCC）

Cathay Financial Holding’s low-carbon financing reached NT$375.2 billion. Taking part in Singapore’s Ecosperity Week, it called for consistent standards to accelerate Asia’s net-zero transition.

## Cho Jung-tai: Systematic measures to prevent drug-impaired driving; vehicle confiscation mechanism under consideration

- Published: 2026-06-03T22:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606030363.aspx
- anchor: #n661801
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、法務部、內政部、衛福部、交通部、司法院、桃園市政府、新北市政府、交通部高速公路局

Premier Cho Jung-tai of 行政院 announced plans for systematic measures to prevent drug-impaired driving. Amendments will be launched to increase criminal penalties and fines, while confiscation of vehicles involved in offenses is also under consideration.

## Mercuries Life targets NT$15 billion in CSM this year; first-quarter balance reaches NT$64.4 billion

- Published: 2026-06-03T22:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030362.aspx
- anchor: #n661802

At an investor conference on June 3, Mercuries Life reported after-tax net profit of NT$3.37 billion from January to April. Benefiting from a rise in Taiwan stocks, net investment gains totaled NT$12.31 billion, and net worth climbed to NT$86.7 billion. Its new-business CSM target for this year is NT$15 billion, and its CSM balance reached NT$64.4 billion in the first quarter.

## 28 Taiwanese companies target Japan’s drone market, exhibiting to seize business opportunities

- Published: 2026-06-03T22:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030361.aspx
- anchor: #n661350
- Companies mentioned: 台灣卓越無人機海外商機聯盟、台灣無人機協會、漢翔航空工業、國防產業發展協會、工業技術研究院

28 Taiwanese drone companies formed a Taiwan Pavilion at Japan Drone 2026 to expand in the Japanese market. Taiwan’s representative to Japan, Lee Yi-yang, said Taiwan’s drone exports are growing rapidly but still mainly consist of components for Japan, and voiced optimism about Taiwan-Japan cooperation on supply chains excluding China.

## 從會外賽晉級4強 波蘭黑馬赫瓦林斯卡續寫法網驚奇

- Published: 2026-06-03T22:23:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606030360.aspx
- anchor: #n661145

波蘭女將赫瓦林斯卡在法網從會外賽晉級4強，擊敗第22種子卡琳斯卡婭，成為公開賽年代第2位達成此成就的女子選手。

## Voting papers run short at 14 Seoul polling stations in local elections; election commission apologizes at press conference

- Published: 2026-06-03T22:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606030359.aspx
- anchor: #n661146
- Companies mentioned: 中央選舉管理委員會

South Korea’s local elections took place on June 3. Voting papers ran short at 14 polling stations in Seoul, and the election commission apologized.

## Taipei Xiahai City God gets new birthday clothes, with design details reflecting Taiwan’s pioneering history

- Published: 2026-06-03T22:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606030358.aspx
- anchor: #n660968
- Companies mentioned: 大稻埕創意街區發展協會

Taipei Xiahai City God Temple will hold the “Danhuang Festival” from June 13 to July 5 to celebrate the City God’s birthday. Designer Lee Yu-sheng created new divine robes featuring motifs of Taiwan’s first steam locomotive, Tengyun, and the junk boats used by early settlers to cross the sea.

## Nepal official: More than a thousand people summit Mount Everest this season, a record high

- Published: 2026-06-03T22:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606030357.aspx
- anchor: #n660971
- Companies mentioned: 8K探險（8K Expeditions）

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## Altius-600M drone conducts first strike on a maritime target, with 100% hit rate

- Published: 2026-06-03T22:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606030356.aspx
- anchor: #n660969
- Companies mentioned: 軍聞社、軍事新聞通訊社

The Third Combat Theater Command conducted its first Altius-600M drone strike on a maritime target in Yilan, achieving a 100% hit rate. It also held a live-fire exercise with Javelin missiles.

## Reuters: DeepSeek to complete first funding round, with 騰訊 and 寧德時代 backing it

- Published: 2026-06-03T22:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606030355.aspx
- anchor: #n660974
- Companies mentioned: 騰訊、寧德時代、網易、京東、國家人工智能產業投資基金、中國積體電路產業投資基金

Reuters reported that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is set to complete its first funding round, expected to raise 50 billion yuan, with 騰訊 and 寧德時代 as major investors.

## Wang Yun sentenced to 12 years in first-instance ruling over meditation center killing; High Court orders 3-month detention

- Published: 2026-06-03T22:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606030354.aspx
- anchor: #n660806
- Companies mentioned: 台灣高等法院、台北地方法院

Writer Wang Yun was sentenced to 12 years in the first-instance ruling over the meditation center killing. The High Court ordered him detained for 3 months.

## Restaurant company also invests in TSMC; Hanlai International holds a total of 70 lots

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030353.aspx
- anchor: #n660604
- Companies mentioned: 龍巖

Hanlai International increased its investment in TSMC amid the AI boom, bringing its holdings to a total of 70 lots, worth NT$165 million.

## Vyskočil meets Wu Cheng-wen, hopes to deepen Taiwan-Czech research cooperation and supply chain resilience

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030352.aspx
- anchor: #n660605
- Companies mentioned: 國科會、捷克科學基金會（GACR）、捷克技術署（TACR）、捷克科學院（CAS）

Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil met 國科會 head Wu Cheng-wen on June 3. The two sides recognized the results of their semiconductor cooperation and agreed to deepen research collaboration and supply chain resilience.

## Japan and Philippines launch EEZ talks; Lee Yi-yang tells Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association chair Taiwan’s position

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606030351.aspx
- anchor: #n660601
- Companies mentioned: 日本台灣交流協會

Taiwan’s representative to Japan, Lee Yi-yang, met with Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Chairman Yasuaki Tanizaki to express Taiwan’s position on the launch of Japan-Philippines EEZ talks, stressing that negotiations over overlapping waters must not harm Taiwan’s interests.

## German official on Ukraine: Opportunity for EU-Russia dialogue emerging

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606030350.aspx
- anchor: #n660602

A German official said an opportunity for dialogue between the EU and Russia is emerging, but it would take months and require Ukraine’s consent.

## Public questions whether police used excessive force; Xindian Precinct says there was no harassment or illegality

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:44:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606030349.aspx
- anchor: #n660603

The public questioned whether police used excessive force, and the Xindian Precinct said there had been no deliberate obstruction.

## Taiwan Lottery No. 539 draw 115135

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606030348.aspx
- anchor: #n660399
- Companies mentioned: 台灣彩券公司

The Taiwan Lottery No. 539 draw 115135 was held, with winning numbers 08, 02, 17, 25 and 38. The 3-Star numbers were 735, and the 4-Star numbers were 1093.

## Another shake-up at CBS: veteran “60 Minutes” reporter Scott Pelley fired

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606030347.aspx
- anchor: #n660400
- Companies mentioned: CBS新聞網、派拉蒙天舞集團

CBS新聞網 fired veteran reporter Scott Pelley following a conflict with a new producer, reflecting personnel turmoil sparked by the new leadership.

## Ground crew member accused of secretly filming up skirts; 星宇航空 refers case to aviation police

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606030346.aspx
- anchor: #n660196
- Companies mentioned: 星宇航空

A 星宇航空 ground crew member secretly filmed up the skirts of passengers and flight attendants. The company said the employee was off duty and acting privately, and that the case had been referred to aviation police.

## Foreign investors net-buy NT$43.3 billion, adding more than 150,000 lots of Active Unified Upgrade 50

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030345.aspx
- anchor: #n660197
- Companies mentioned: 統一證券、聯電、永豐金、群創、臺企銀、第一金、鴻海、陽明、台新新光金、華邦電、長榮航、友達、群益投信、大華投信、華南金、廣達、正新、兆豐金、南亞科

Taiwan stocks hit a record high on June 3, with foreign investors recording net purchases of NT$43.396 billion, mainly adding shares of the Active Unified Upgrade 50 ETF and 聯電.

## Population policy: Interior Ministry to quickly designate infant care centers as facilities affiliated with government agencies

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606030344.aspx
- anchor: #n660198

The Ministry of the Interior’s National Land Management Agency announced it would work with the Ministry of Health and Welfare to promptly designate infant care centers for children aged 0 to 2 as facilities affiliated with government agencies, as part of President Lai Ching-te’s new population strategy.

## Controversy over China’s stress-relief toy Natasha spreads, with foreign social media users criticizing racial discrimination

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606030343.aspx
- anchor: #n660056
- Companies mentioned: 新京報、中國消費者協會

“Natasha,” a black baby-shaped stress-relief toy that went viral in China, has been used on social media as an outlet for violence, drawing strong anger from Black communities, who accuse it of being racist. Chinese authorities have taken regulatory action, but the controversy has continued to spread overseas.

## 37th anniversary of June Fourth: Wu’er Kaixi calls from Tokyo for Japan to become a bulwark of democracy in Asia

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606030342.aspx
- anchor: #n660058

Tiananmen student movement leader Wuer Kaixi held a news conference in Tokyo on the eve of the 37th anniversary of June Fourth, urging Japan to abandon its appeasement policy toward China and become a bulwark of democracy in Asia. He criticized the Chinese government’s crackdown on the pro-democracy movement and noted that the United States has adjusted its China policy, saying Japan should follow suit.

## Ministry of Economic Affairs: US Section 301 tariffs will not be stacked with Section 122; Taiwan has a relative advantage

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030341.aspx
- anchor: #n659800

The United States plans to impose 10% Section 301 tariffs on Taiwan. The Ministry of Economic Affairs said the Section 122 provision will expire and be reduced to zero on July 24, so the tariffs will not be stacked. Taiwan has a relative advantage because it has already reached an agreement with the United States.

## Ministry of Finance: Moody’s maintains Taiwan’s sovereign rating at Aa3, recognizes sound fiscal management

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030340.aspx
- anchor: #n659794
- Companies mentioned: 穆迪（Moody's）

Moody’s maintained Taiwan’s sovereign credit rating at Aa3 with a stable outlook, recognizing the island’s sound fiscal management. Economic growth was 8.8% in 2025, while debt as a share of GDP fell to 24%.

## Jensen Huang hosts a traditional Taiwanese banquet for employees for the first time, calls on Taiwan’s ecosystem to stand together

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030339.aspx
- anchor: #n659796
- Companies mentioned: 輝達（NVIDIA）

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang hosted a Taiwanese-style banquet in Taipei on the evening of June 3 to thank employees and express gratitude for support from Taiwan’s supply chain. He announced new products including the Vera CPU and said NVIDIA has become the world’s largest Ethernet supplier.

## Exposure to China by the three financial sectors fell to 763.8 billion yuan at the end of March, down 14% year on year

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030338.aspx
- anchor: #n659798

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## Kenda: Indonesian market heats up; Vietnam plant lands US electric-vehicle startup tire deal

- Published: 2026-06-03T20:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606030336.aspx
- anchor: #n659589
- Companies mentioned: 本田（Honda）

Kenda Rubber Industrial Chairman Yang Qi-ren said at a shareholders’ meeting that the motorcycle tire market in Indonesia is heating up and the company’s Vietnam plant is working with a US electric-vehicle startup. Pickup truck tires will launch this year, and he is cautiously optimistic about the company’s performance this year.

## Chen Sihong: Sincerity in literary creation moves people most; Taiwan needs greater confidence

- Published: 2026-06-03T20:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606030337.aspx
- anchor: #n659588
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、布克獎基金會

Taiwanese writer Chen Sihong spoke after a forum in London about how Yang Shuang-zi’s International Booker Prize win has encouraged Taiwanese creators. He stressed that writers should remain true to themselves and said the international literary community is paying attention to Taiwan.

## At least 21 dead in fire at Delhi B&B in India; 18 foreign nationals reportedly among the victims

- Published: 2026-06-03T20:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606030335.aspx
- anchor: #n659590
- Companies mentioned: CNN-News18、印度快報

A fire at a B&B in New Delhi, India, killed at least 21 people, 18 of them foreign nationals.

## Matsu Distillery’s Nangan Plant 2 to serve as a tourist attraction as well; production to begin in 116

- Published: 2026-06-03T20:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606030334.aspx
- anchor: #n658639
- Companies mentioned: 連江縣政府、行政院公共工程委員會

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## Ballot shortage controversy in South Korean local elections; opposition says it will hold those responsible to account

- Published: 2026-06-03T20:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606030333.aspx
- anchor: #n658747
- Companies mentioned: 中央選舉管理委員會、國民力量

韓國地方選舉因選票不足引發爭議，在野黨國民力量嚴厲譴責選管會。

## Agriculture Ministry plans to amend Seed and Seedling Act; hobby cultivation and small-quantity sales could be exempt from registration

- Published: 2026-06-03T20:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606030332.aspx
- anchor: #n658636

The Agriculture Ministry plans to amend the Seed and Seedling Act to exempt hobby growers and small-quantity sellers from applying for registration certificates.

## ACTUS furniture buyback drive launched in Chiba Prefecture, Ichikawa and Funabashi; 出張買取はなまる expands high-value purchasing with a joint sales channel

- Published: 2026-06-03T23:26:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000171804.html
- anchor: #n662426
- Companies mentioned: ACTUS

The Chiba store of 出張買取はなまる will step up purchases of ACTUS-brand furniture starting in May 2026. The move addresses demand to sell high-end furniture, and a buyback guarantee has been introduced for some products.

## Manufacturing leader 第一電材 makes strategic investment in CREATANT to accelerate enterprise AI adoption

- Published: 2026-06-03T23:24:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000184614.html
- anchor: #n662427
- Companies mentioned: 第一電材株式会社（DID）、CREATANT, Inc.

第一電材 (DID) has made a strategic investment in CREATANT. The company is moving from customer to shareholder to accelerate enterprise AI adoption in manufacturing.

## 【Ballet at the cinema】The Royal Ballet’s “Giselle” extended at TOHOシネマズ Nihonbashi through June 11 (Thu)! Audiences flock to see “Giselle,” performed by Japan’s world-renowned prima ballerina Akane Takada, with fans of “Étoile Blossoming in Paris” filling seats every day!

- Published: 2026-06-03T23:00:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000016700.html
- anchor: #n662120
- Companies mentioned: TOHOシネマズ、東宝東和

The Royal Ballet’s “Giselle” has had its run extended at TOHOシネマズ Nihonbashi. The performances have been sold out every day, fueled by the anime film “Étoile Blossoming in Paris,” and the run has been extended through June 11. Japanese principal dancer Akane Takada stars.

## Toward an environment where everyone can enjoy swimming: Japan Disabled Swimming Association’s activities to be featured on NHK General’s “Capital Region Network”

- Published: 2026-06-03T22:45:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000094402.html
- anchor: #n661817
- Companies mentioned: 日本放送協会（NHK）

The Japan Disabled Swimming Association will be featured on NHK’s “Capital Region Network.” The segment focuses on creating an environment where people with disabilities can participate in sports.

## The second installment of “－Afterglow of a Refreshing Bath－ Supported by Jurlique” launches at Snow Peak FIELD SUITE SPA HEADQUARTERS, with its hot-spring experience and spectacular views

- Published: 2026-06-03T22:40:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000110.000048065.html
- anchor: #n661514
- Companies mentioned: ジュリーク、Snow Peak、株式会社ピーオーグローバル

ジュリーク will hold the second installment of its limited-time collaboration, “－Afterglow of a Refreshing Bath－,” at Snow Peak FIELD SUITE SPA HEADQUARTERS. Skincare and body-care products will be available in the men’s and women’s communal baths.

## 千葉県・市川市・船橋市で「東京インテリア家具の買取・搬出相談強化」を開始 『出張買取はなまる』が共同販売ルート構築で高価買取体制を拡充

- Published: 2026-06-03T22:25:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000171804.html
- anchor: #n661213
- Companies mentioned: 東京インテリア家具、パモウナ、カリモク家具、綾野製作所、シモンズ、飛騨産業

The Chiba store of 出張買取はなまる has started stepping up purchases and removals of branded furniture bought at 東京インテリア. A 10,000-yen buyback guarantee is being offered for select brands such as パモウナ.

## KANA-BOON, Tele, ねぐせ。, 猫背のネイビーセゾン and berry meet confirmed to perform!

- Published: 2026-06-03T22:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000473.000088611.html
- anchor: #n661214
- Companies mentioned: FM802、GREENS、栗本鐵工所、大阪芸術大学グループ

Five acts—KANA-BOON, Tele, ねぐせ。, 猫背のネイビーセゾン and berry meet—will perform at “HIGH!HIGH!HIGH! 2026,” a summer indoor live event hosted by FM802’s program “ROCK KIDS 802-OCHIKEN Goes ON!!-.” The event will be held at Namba Hatch on August 11, 2026, with 栗本鐵工所 as special sponsor.

## Tao Tsuchiya and Shori Sato co-star! The second installment of “Borderless: Wide-Area Mobile Investigation Unit — Behind-the-Scenes Investigation” begins streaming exclusively on TELASA today!

- Published: 2026-06-03T22:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000165653.html
- anchor: #n660908

The special behind-the-scenes program “Borderless: Investigation into the Making of Borderless, No. 2” for the crime drama “Borderless: Wide-Area Mobile Investigation Unit,” co-starring Tao Tsuchiya and Shori Sato, will begin streaming exclusively on TELASA on June 3, 2026. The second installment features a conversation on the set where Sato interrogates Tsuchiya, along with candid footage of the cast enjoying time together.

## Registered players for the 2026-2027 season (as of June 2, 2026)

- Published: 2026-06-03T22:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002957.000038094.html
- anchor: #n660907

T.League announced its registered players for the 2026-2027 season. Tomokazu Harimoto and Sora Matsushima were registered with Okayama Rivets, while Miyuu Kihara and others were registered with Top Otome Ping Pong Nagoya. Rosters were released for 6 men’s teams and 5 women’s teams.

## A “stayable” cruiser yacht appears along a highway in Kochi

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:44:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000182551.html
- anchor: #n660299

NAMI TERRACE GEISEI, an accommodation facility operated by 和建設株式会社 in Geisei Village, Kochi Prefecture, has begun offering an extraordinary overnight stay in CHRISTINA ROSETTI, a 46-foot cruiser yacht known around the world and converted into guest rooms. Guests will also receive Kochi-made craft beer as a special offering, available only in summer 2026.

## 【Survey release】78% of companies use social media for customer acquisition and recruitment

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:35:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000217.000110808.html
- anchor: #n660300

A survey by BOTANICO株式会社 found that 78% of companies use social media for customer acquisition and recruitment. It also highlighted challenges including uncertainty about how to use social media, a shortage of staff in charge, and difficulty measuring results.

## 【Official tie-up with “Blue Lock,” with more than 50 million copies in circulation worldwide】New shooting-focused competition “SIX SHOOT PREMIERE 0” to determine the “No. 1 striker of the generation”

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000101475.html
- anchor: #n660302
- Companies mentioned: 講談社

リーフラス株式会社 announced “SIX SHOOT PREMIERE 0,” a new shooting-focused competition in an official tie-up with the popular soccer series “Blue Lock.” The event will be held on August 10, 2026, as the first premier tournament to determine the No. 1 striker of the generation.

## “UNIV. CAMBRIDGE JAPAN ACADEMY English Vocabulary Championship”: 1st middle school and university championships announced —— Top performers will also receive an online tutorial with a current Cambridge University professor

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000096694.html
- anchor: #n660301
- Companies mentioned: 集中出版株式会社、UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE JAPAN CONSULTING SUPERVISOR Co. Ltd.

集中出版株式会社 and UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE JAPAN CONSULTING SUPERVISOR Co. Ltd. will jointly hold the 1st English vocabulary championships for middle school and university students on August 23, 2026. Top performers will receive an online tutorial with a current Cambridge University professor.

## Massage chair buyback drive launched in Chiba Prefecture, Ichikawa and Funabashi; 出張買取はなまる expands high-value purchasing with a joint sales channel

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:23:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000077.000171804.html
- anchor: #n660096
- Companies mentioned: 出張買取はなまる、ファミリーイナダ、パナソニック

出張買取はなまる has started stepping up purchases of massage chairs at its Chiba store. It has introduced a buyback guarantee of 30,000 yen or more to promote the reuse of large appliances that are difficult to remove.

## SARUCREW earns “Bronze” certification in the SmartNews Ads Partner Program for 2 consecutive years; group company BABOON Lab earns “Silver” in its first certification, marking a simultaneous win for parent and subsidiary

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:20:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000079791.html
- anchor: #n660097
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SARUCREW、株式会社BABOON Lab、スマートニュース株式会社

株式会社SARUCREW and its subsidiary, 株式会社BABOON Lab, have earned certifications in the SmartNews Ads Partner Program. SARUCREW received Bronze for the 2nd consecutive year, while BABOON Lab received Silver in its first certification.

## “Japan’s most beautiful cheesecake, ‘Orbe,’” created by an SNS marketing company, surpasses 20,000 SNS followers!

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:02:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000120.000021425.html
- anchor: #n659789
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社EMOLVA、小学館

Cheesecake brand “Orbe,” created by SNS marketing company EMOLVA, sold out 1,000 units in its first month on sale and surpassed 20,000 SNS followers. Sponsorship of a popular golf event fueled the boom.

## Good Smile Company launches “Gattai Shin Series,” a completely new robot anime project marking its 25th anniversary

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:00:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001031.000042572.html
- anchor: #n659790
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アニプレックス、株式会社タカラトミー、東映株式会社、ライデンフィルム、カヤックアニメーション

Good Smile Company has launched the completely new robot anime series “Gattai Shin Series” as a 25th-anniversary project. The first installment, “獣王武神ダンデヴァイン,” is scheduled to begin airing in October 2026. The company will collaborate with industry leaders including Aniplex, Takara Tomy and Toei to develop new merchandising that fully links toys and anime.

## New V-Liver agency “Lilyette” launches its new website!

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000124.000078155.html
- anchor: #n659792

V-Liver agency “Lilyette,” a sister agency to VTuber agency “Haconnect,” has launched its official website. It also announced that member “堕堕仔ねうょ” will make their debut stream on June 9.

## ≒JOY releases music videos for streaming-only songs “Our Song” and “Nonfiction”!

- Published: 2026-06-03T21:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004876.000013546.html
- anchor: #n659791
- Companies mentioned: Sony Music

Idol group ≒JOY released music videos for 2 new songs and announced the release of its 5th single and a solo performance at K-Arena Yokohama. The latest news on the group as it continues to make strides.