https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.htmlOne 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.en https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662828https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662828Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:36:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662627https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662627Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:35:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662626https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662626Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:29:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAIn 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662424https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662424Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:19:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662425Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:16:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662220https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662220Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:11:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFrance’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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662222https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662222Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:09:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662223https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662223Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:04:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATrump confirmed that he had called Netanyahu “crazy,” as the Israel-Lebanon conflict affects US-Iran talks. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662221https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662221Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:04:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Taiwan Lottery No. 539 draw 115135 was held, with 7 jackpot-winning tickets, each worth NT$3,428,571. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662019Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:02:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662018Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:59:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662017Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:59:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHigh temperatures killed 101 people in Spain in May 2025, an 11-year high and 3.6 times the average. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n661805https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n661805Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:53:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACathay 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n661801https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n661801Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:50:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPremier 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n661802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n661802Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:49:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n661350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n661350Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:33:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA28 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n661145https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n661145Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:23:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n661146https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n661146Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:22:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASouth Korea’s local elections took place on June 3. Voting papers ran short at 14 polling stations in Seoul, and the election commission apologized. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660968https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660968Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:09:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660971https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660971Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660969https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660969Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660974https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660974Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:04:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAReuters 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660806https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660806Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:01:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWriter 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660604https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660604Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:54:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHanlai International increased its investment in TSMC amid the AI boom, bringing its holdings to a total of 70 lots, worth NT$165 million. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660605https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660605Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:53:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACzech 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660601Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:49:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660602Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:47:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA German official said an opportunity for dialogue between the EU and Russia is emerging, but it would take months and require Ukraine’s consent. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660603https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660603Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe public questioned whether police used excessive force, and the Xindian Precinct said there had been no deliberate obstruction. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660399Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:42:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660400Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:40:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACBS新聞網 fired veteran reporter Scott Pelley following a conflict with a new producer, reflecting personnel turmoil sparked by the new leadership. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660196https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660196Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:31:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660197https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660197Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:27:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660198https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660198Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660056https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660056Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:18:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA“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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660058https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660058Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATiananmen 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n659800https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n659800Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:12:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n659794https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n659794Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMoody’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%. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n659796https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n659796Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:07:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANVIDIA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n659798https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n659798Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n659589https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n659589Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:56:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKenda 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n659588https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n659588Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:56:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n659590https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n659590Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:55:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA fire at a B&B in New Delhi, India, killed at least 21 people, 18 of them foreign nationals. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n658639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n658639Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:54:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n658747https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n658747Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:52:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA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。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n658636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n658636Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:50:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Agriculture Ministry plans to amend the Seed and Seedling Act to exempt hobby growers and small-quantity sellers from applying for registration certificates. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662426Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:26:22 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662427Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:24:39 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n662120Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:22 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n661817https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n661817Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:45:24 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n661514https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n661514Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:40:20 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n661213https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n661213Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:25:32 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n661214https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n661214Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFive 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660908Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660907https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660907Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMEST.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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660299https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660299Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:44:20 +0900JapanPR TIMESNAMI 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660300https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660300Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:35:15 +0900JapanPR TIMESA 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660302https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660302Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660301https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660301Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660096Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:23:36 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n660097Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:20:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n659789https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n659789Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:02:50 +0900JapanPR TIMESCheesecake 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n659790https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n659790Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESGood 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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n659792https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n659792Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESV-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. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n659791https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260603-21/index-en.html#n659791Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESIdol 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.