# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-04 00:00–03:00 JST One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 10 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 8 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link. ## “Strengthening Purchases of Buddhist Altars and Buddhist Objects” Initiative Launched in Chiba Prefecture as “Hanamaru Home Pickup” Expands Its Purchasing Network Through a Joint Sales Channel - Published: 2026-06-04T01:58:12+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000171804.html - anchor: #n665126 Hanamaru Home Pickup’s Chiba store launched an initiative in May 2026 to strengthen purchases of Buddhist altars and Buddhist objects. In response to rising demand for “closing down family altars,” it offers a minimum purchase guarantee of 10,000 yen. ## “Strengthening Purchase and Removal Consultations for Items Bought at かねたや家具” Launched in Chiba Prefecture, Ichikawa and Funabashi as “Hanamaru Home Pickup” Expands Its Furniture Purchasing Network Through a Joint Sales Channel - Published: 2026-06-04T01:42:58+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000171804.html - anchor: #n664826 - Companies mentioned: かねたや家具、SELUNO、カリモク、飛騨産業、パモウナ、綾野製作所、シモンズ Hanamaru Home Pickup’s Chiba store has stepped up purchase and removal consultations for items bought at かねたや家具. It is building a resale network in partnership with SELUNO and will also introduce a purchase guarantee starting at 10,000 yen. ## “Strengthening Wine Cellar Purchases” Launched in Chiba Prefecture, Ichikawa and Funabashi as “Hanamaru Home Pickup” Expands Its Home Appliance Purchasing Network Through a Joint Sales Channel - Published: 2026-06-04T01:24:45+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000171804.html - anchor: #n664527 The reuse service Hanamaru Home Pickup’s Chiba store is strengthening purchases of large wine cellars. It is establishing removal and resale systems to meet disposal needs across Chiba Prefecture. ## ◆ “Menya Maguro,” a hot topic for its “unprecedentedly distinctive ramen,” has a new offering! “Meshiya Maguro,” serving “ultimate set meals for big eaters” under the direction of a former sumo wrestler, will finally open in Togane on June 5! - Published: 2026-06-04T00:45:56+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000171794.html - anchor: #n664030 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社コネクト、飯田商店 “Meshiya Maguro,” run by a former sumo wrestler, will open in Togane on June 5. It specializes in set meals piled high with ingredients such as tuna and eel. ## Japan’s First Free AIO Score Diagnostic Tool Now Available | Check in 30 Seconds Whether Your Website Is Cited by ChatGPT - Published: 2026-06-04T00:43:59+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000184527.html - anchor: #n663731 Jenny Sun LLC has launched Japan’s first free AIO score diagnostic tool and AIO consulting services. The services help optimize customer acquisition through AI search. ## SEA SIDE GAIA RESORT HOTEL Adopts アクアイグニス仙台’s “FUJITSUKA Skincare” as an Amenity - Published: 2026-06-04T00:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000150804.html - anchor: #n663235 - Companies mentioned: ガイアグループ、アクアイグニス仙台 SEA SIDE GAIA RESORT HOTEL has adopted “FUJITSUKA Skincare,” a skincare brand made with hot spring water from アクアイグニス仙台, as an in-room amenity. As part of efforts to create a stay experience that draws on local resources, the hotel is using its amenities to share the story of the area. ## The 25th anniversary year of the Prince of Tennis anime series begins! 25th anniversary key visual and logo revealed! - Published: 2026-06-04T00:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000174.000127482.html - anchor: #n663234 - Companies mentioned: 集英社、NAS The Prince of Tennis anime series will mark its 25th anniversary in 2026, and a commemorative key visual and logo have been revealed. The 25th anniversary year will run through the end of December 2027, with various projects planned. The first will be a special program streamed on July 19, 2026. ## [船井総研 × 揚羽] A “Practical Framework” for Creating Synergy Between Organizations - Published: 2026-06-04T00:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000270.000038921.html - anchor: #n663233 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社揚羽、船井総合研究所 揚羽 will partner with 船井総研 to hold a free seminar on July 2 focused on creating synergies through holding company management. ## Latest information, including additional cast members and dates, has been revealed for the stage production Kemono Jihen: Tokyo Arc, based on the popular manga serialized in Jump SQ. (集英社)! - Published: 2026-06-04T00:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008457.000016756.html - anchor: #n663232 - Companies mentioned: 集英社 Details have been announced for the second stage adaptation of the manga Kemono Jihen, including 7 additional cast members and the performance schedule. It will run at Theater H in September. ## [COCOMEISTER] New colors and sizes arrive for Apple Watch leather bands in the Mattone, Enamel, Carmelina and Irina collections - Published: 2026-06-03T23:48:20+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000132813.html - anchor: #n663030 COCOMEISTER is releasing new sizes (L, S and M) and colors for its Apple Watch leather bands across the 4 collections Mattone, Enamel, Carmelina and Irina. The expanded lineup of premium leather bands made with Italian vegetable-tanned leather will meet the needs of more customers. ## 1架英國梅林直升機墜落英格蘭西南部 3海軍成員喪生 - Published: 2026-06-04T02:39:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606040004.aspx - anchor: #n666027 A Royal Navy Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed during training, killing 3 naval personnel. ## Bloomberg: EU Preparing for Trade Conflict with China - Published: 2026-06-04T02:17:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606043001.aspx - anchor: #n665626 - Companies mentioned: 歐盟執委會（European Commission） Bloomberg reports that the EU is preparing for a possible trade war with China. It has held high-level meetings to discuss countermeasures and is considering issuing warnings to citizens and businesses. ## Middle East Tensions Add New Uncertainty; European Stocks Close Lower as Oil Prices Rise - Published: 2026-06-04T01:32:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606040003.aspx - anchor: #n664725 The United States and Iran exchanged attacks, dashing hopes for a peace agreement. European stocks closed lower on the 3rd, while international oil prices climbed toward $100 a barrel. ## Taichung Hotpot Restaurant Operator Suspected of Fleeing with Funds; Prosecutors and Police Investigate - Published: 2026-06-04T01:00:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606040002.aspx - anchor: #n664229 The Huang-surnamed operator of a hotpot restaurant chain in Taichung’s Daya District is suspected of fleeing overseas with his wife and more than one hundred million yuan after investment losses. An initial estimate puts the number of victims at about 339. Police have received reports and referred the case to the Taichung District Prosecutors Office for investigation on suspicion of fraud. ## Trump Fuels Succession Talk, Says Vance-Rubio Ticket Would Be “Unstoppable” in 2028 - Published: 2026-06-04T00:59:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606030380.aspx - anchor: #n664526 - Companies mentioned: 紐約郵報 Trump said a Vance-Rubio ticket would be “unstoppable” in the 2028 election. The two are leading Republican contenders, but neither has formally announced a run. ## South Korean Local Elections: Opposition Calls for Vote Count to Stop; Ruling Party Says It Is Unnecessary - Published: 2026-06-04T00:00:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606030379.aspx - anchor: #n663186 - Companies mentioned: 中央選舉管理委員會、韓聯社 In South Korea’s local elections, the opposition party called for the vote count to stop after 14 polling stations in Seoul ran short of ballot papers. The ruling party opposed the demand. ## 球后莎芭蓮卡8強賽離奇吞敗 首座法網金盃希望破滅 - Published: 2026-06-04T00:00:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606030378.aspx - anchor: #n663185 世界球后莎芭蓮卡在法網女單8強賽爆冷輸給施耐德，無緣首座法網冠軍。 ## Women’s Football Union Raises Lack of Team Doctor for East Asian Cup; Football Association Says Event Organizers Will Assign a Physician - Published: 2026-06-03T23:52:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606030377.aspx - anchor: #n663029 - Companies mentioned: 中華民國足球協會、台灣女子足球員工會、東亞足球聯盟、運動部 The women’s football union revealed that the national team traveling to Guam for the East Asian Cup qualifiers would have no team doctor. The Football Association said this was due to limits on team size, but confirmed that the organizers would assign a physician. The union also urged 運動部 to address the Football Association’s administrative shortcomings.