# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-05 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 3 of 3

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 176 items from 2 sources; Japan, 53 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## “ii Office Shintomicho by HATTEN,” a private office with lockable rooms, opens a 1-minute walk from Shintomicho Station

- Published: 2026-06-05T07:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000324.000046744.html
- anchor: #n707105
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社いいオフィス、株式会社アクティベーターズ

いいオフィス opened “ii Office Shintomicho by HATTEN,” a private office with lockable rooms, in Shintomicho in partnership with 株式会社いいオフィス and 株式会社アクティベーターズ.

## Participating companies and speakers announced for the “Bizcon AWARDS 2026” talk session, bringing together corporate business-plan contest organizers from more than 70 companies

- Published: 2026-06-05T07:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000019317.html
- anchor: #n706803
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フィラメント、日立グローバルライフソリューションズ株式会社、株式会社RYODEN、積水化学工業株式会社、住友生命保険相互会社、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、ヤマハ株式会社、富士通株式会社、パナソニック システムデザイン株式会社、株式会社NHKエンタープライズ、株式会社マイナビ、川崎重工業株式会社、サッポロホールディングス株式会社、東急建設株式会社、タツタ電線株式会社、TIS株式会社

The speakers and participating companies have been announced for “Bizcon AWARDS 2026,” hosted by Filament. The event will provide a forum for corporate business-plan contest organizers to share their expertise and connect.

## You can forget your passwords. Next-generation security key with both fingerprint authentication and NFC to arrive in Japan in June 2026

- Published: 2026-06-05T07:01:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000382.000058844.html
- anchor: #n706804
- Companies mentioned: Advanced Card Systems Ltd.、Microsoft、Apple、Google、Facebook、X、ダイワボウ情報システム

Kofuku Shoji LLC announced that it will begin domestic sales in June 2026 of ACS’s biometric security key, “ACS PocketKey+ Bio.” It delivers high security and is FIDO2-compliant.

## Report: 5th-anniversary event for the theatrical release of “Revue Starlight the Movie” to include a premiere screening with a stage greeting; new stage production and Starlight Kukugumi orchestra concert also confirmed!

- Published: 2026-06-05T07:00:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009544.000014827.html
- anchor: #n706805

Bushiroad Move Inc. held a premiere screening with a stage greeting on June 4, 2026, as part of the 5th-anniversary project for the theatrical release of “Revue Starlight the Movie.” It announced that a new stage production, “少女☆歌劇 レヴュースタァライト -The MUSICAL-,” will be performed in early summer 2027, and that the “スタァライト九九組 オーケストラライブ” will be held on January 23, 2027.

## 株式会社mBiRS (Embaas) releases “PHOTONap,” which automatically creates photo logs that record location and direction just by taking pictures with a smartphone

- Published: 2026-06-05T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000156825.html
- anchor: #n706810
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社mBiRS

株式会社mBiRS has released “PHOTONap,” a smartphone app that completes photo-log creation for construction sites and other locations in as little as 30 seconds. It eliminates the need for PC work and promotes digital transformation of operations.

## [Event report] Approximately 4,200 attend the New York stop of “ONE Conference,” a tour of the world’s 三 major cities focused on M&A; next stops are London and Tokyo

- Published: 2026-06-05T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000142899.html
- anchor: #n706809
- Companies mentioned: Houlihan Lokey, Inc.

Approximately 4,200 people attended the New York edition of “ONE Conference,” a global event hosted by Houlihan Lokey. The event is expected to continue in London and Tokyo.

## Bringing flag football, an additional sport at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, to physical education classes at schools nationwide

- Published: 2026-06-05T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000144080.html
- anchor: #n706808
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人日本フラッグフットボール協会、公益財団法人鈴木道雄記念財団

The Japan Flag Football Association has launched a program to dispatch specialist instructors to schools nationwide free of charge, supported by a grant from the Michio Suzuki Memorial Foundation. The initiative will accelerate the sport’s spread as an event at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

## Willnext Inc. releases free “Guide to Automating Recruitment Processes Using Generative AI: June 2026 Edition”—a practical framework to automate screening, scheduling and data analysis while reducing recruitment workload and costs

- Published: 2026-06-05T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000039305.html
- anchor: #n706807

Willnext Inc. has released the free “Guide to Automating Recruitment Processes Using Generative AI: June 2026 Edition,” which outlines AI implementation frameworks in 4 areas: screening, scheduling, recruitment data analysis and onboarding. The guide includes concrete examples of AI’s impact, such as reducing screening processing time by 80%, cutting scheduling workload by 70% and increasing offer acceptance rates by 15%, as well as prompt examples and a 5-step implementation roadmap from goal-setting through ongoing evaluation.

## [Amazon 37% OFF time sale] “P10 Set Version,” a 10-inch tablet running Android 16, for 14,900 yen! High-value Wi-Fi model includes keyboard, mouse and stylus

- Published: 2026-06-05T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000285.000127114.html
- anchor: #n706806

深圳市道格创想电子商务有限公司 is holding a time sale on Amazon.co.jp for its “P10 Set Version,” a 10-inch tablet running Android 16. For 7 days starting June 5, 2026, it will be sold for 14,900 yen, 37% off its regular price of 23,900 yen. This high-value Wi-Fi model comes with a keyboard, wireless mouse, protective case, stylus and other accessories.

## [June 5 is World Environment Day] A healthy planet to leave to future generations. Haruulala organic, which has planted a cumulative 7,171 trees, launches “My Bottle Action”

- Published: 2026-06-05T06:51:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000033213.html
- anchor: #n706503

Do not accept the conclusion outright; recheck 3 points. Haruulala organic, an organic cotton baby and children’s clothing brand of Sunday Morning Factory Co., Ltd., which works to address child labor in Bangladesh, will run “My Bottle Action” from June 5 to June 30, 2026. Purchasers of eligible items, including original thermos bottles, will receive 1,000 points. The initiative will encourage behavior changes to reduce disposable plastics and CO₂ emissions through measures such as introducing the free water-refill app mymizu.

## Is your investment in English delivering results? CSQ and Japan Within

- Published: 2026-06-05T06:47:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000182149.html
- anchor: #n706504

Precious One English School has announced 2 new English-language education programs: “CSQ,” which evaluates the ability to switch between languages, and “Japan Within,” a test on Japanese culture.

## [株式会社かに道楽] A summer indulgence to bring cool relief. Kani Doraku presents “彩かに造り,” an artful creation on ice.

- Published: 2026-06-05T06:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000093595.html
- anchor: #n706099
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社かに道楽

Kani Doraku is introducing its summer-only “彩かに造り” menu in western Japan. A campaign for customers will also be held on June 22, “Crab Day.”

## A new alternative to naphtha-based cushioning material: “ダンボールエコクッション,” made from offcuts at corrugated cardboard factories, goes on sale

- Published: 2026-06-05T06:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000166.000094673.html
- anchor: #n705744

Earth Cardboard has launched “ダンボールエコクッション,” an environmentally conscious cushioning material made by reusing corrugated cardboard offcuts. The upcycled product addresses supply concerns caused by soaring naphtha prices.

## “Boom Boom Brothers,” born from BE:FIRST members’ hand-drawn illustrations, makes its debut today with 6 distinctive characters

- Published: 2026-06-05T06:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000229.000118793.html
- anchor: #n705743
- Companies mentioned: BMSG

“Boom Boom Brothers,” a character concept devised by BE:FIRST members, will debut on June 5. Merchandise and other content are planned.

## [New book] “教育テック 教育問題の見方・考え方の大転換,” a book that changes how we view education issues, goes on sale

- Published: 2026-06-05T06:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000108804.html
- anchor: #n705750
- Companies mentioned: 学事出版

Faculty members at the Graduate University of Education Tech have released a new book, “教育テック 教育問題の見方・考え方の大転換,” which spans education, management and IT. It proposes a new approach to increasingly complex challenges in education.

## [Sales revenue and units sold double in 2 months] TikTok live-commerce channel “燕チャンネル” surpasses 58 million yen in cumulative sales of “アレン シスミンCホワイト”

- Published: 2026-06-05T06:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000077.000090341.html
- anchor: #n705749
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Sホールディングス、株式会社ALEN INTERNATIONAL

Cumulative sales of “アレン シスミンCホワイト,” sold through “燕チャンネル,” have surpassed 58 million yen. Educational live streams aligned with seasonal demand, doubling results in 2 months.

## “図解入門業界研究 最新 小売業界の動向と仕組みがよ～くわかる本,” a guide to understanding changing consumer behavior and exploring a path to sustainable growth, to be published on June 19!

- Published: 2026-06-05T06:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000155.000169048.html
- anchor: #n705748
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社秀和システム新社

株式会社秀和システム新社は、2026年6月19日に小売業界の動向を解説する新刊を刊行する。本書は、コロナ禍や物価高騰など変化する消費行動を分析し、持続的成長への道筋を探る内容。

## A heart-fluttering office romance! “ドライな同期の溺愛癖” to be adapted into a live-action drama, premiering July 8, 2026

- Published: 2026-06-05T06:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000397.000015126.html
- anchor: #n705747
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウェイブ、BSテレ東

株式会社ウェイブ announced that its digital comic “ドライな同期の溺愛癖” will be adapted into a live-action drama and air on BSテレ東 starting July 8, 2026. Yui Karen and Fujibayashi Yasuya will co-star.

## The July 2026 issue of “文學界” goes on sale June 5! Special feature: “Fashion and Literature again”

- Published: 2026-06-05T06:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000998.000043732.html
- anchor: #n705746
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社文藝春秋

The July 2026 issue of literary magazine “文學界” went on sale on June 5. It features a variety of creative works and memorial tributes, centered on the special feature “Fashion and Literature again.”

## モナキ初のラジオ番組『ラジオやで☆モナキやねん☆しらんけど』7月4日（土）スタート！

- Published: 2026-06-05T06:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002201.000003392.html
- anchor: #n705745
- Companies mentioned: TBSラジオ、日本クラウン

The vocal group Monaki will launch its first regular program on TBSラジオ on July 4, 2026. The 4-member group, produced by Junretsu’s Kazuyoshi Sakai, will bring candid conversations to Saturday mornings.

## Unruly passenger cases climb in Swiss aviation, posing a safety challenge ahead of peak travel season

- Published: 2026-06-05T08:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606050014.aspx
- anchor: #n711034
- Companies mentioned: 瑞士國際航空（SWISS）、瑞士聯邦民航局（Bazl）、瑞士廣播電視台（SRF）、瑞士每日廣訊報（Tages-Anzeiger）

Data from the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation show that there were 2,021 unruly passenger cases on flights in 2025, up 17% year over year. Conflicts involving dogs increased 46%. With the summer travel season approaching, the aviation industry faces new challenges.

## NYT: Former U.S. national security adviser Bolton reaches tentative guilty plea in leak case to avoid lengthy prison term

- Published: 2026-06-05T08:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606050013.aspx
- anchor: #n710833
- Companies mentioned: 紐約時報、有線電視新聞網（CNN）

Former U.S. national security adviser Bolton has reached a tentative plea deal with prosecutors in a leak case, avoiding a lengthy prison term.

## Looking back at old photos: The world’s first Tropic of Cancer marker in Chiayi

- Published: 2026-06-05T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606045003.aspx
- anchor: #n710232
- Companies mentioned: 台灣總督府、嘉義縣政府、台灣鐵路管理局（台鐵）

In 1908, Taiwan Governor-General Sakuma Samata established the world’s first Tropic of Cancer marker in Shuishang, Chiayi, to celebrate the opening of the longitudinal railway. After being rebuilt several times, the fifth-generation marker (1942) and sixth-generation marker (1995) remain. In 2005, the site was redeveloped as the Solar Hall Science Education Center. Tropic of Cancer Station was closed in 2002, but Taiwan Railways plans to restore Beihui Station as part of its railway elevation project.

## Trump: No need to negotiate with Iran to obtain enriched uranium; upbeat about Israel-Lebanon progress

- Published: 2026-06-05T07:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606050012.aspx
- anchor: #n710231

U.S. President Trump said the United States could obtain enriched uranium without reaching an agreement with Iran, and said the situation between Israel and Lebanon was making progress.

## Fairchild gets his first hit of the season off Yankees left-hander, scores Guardians’ only run

- Published: 2026-06-05T07:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606050011.aspx
- anchor: #n707104
- Companies mentioned: 克里夫蘭守護者、紐約洋基

Taiwanese American outfielder Stuart Fairchild (“Fei Zai”) recorded his first hit of the season against Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón in his 3rd game since being called up to the major leagues, driving in the Guardians’ only run. Cleveland lost 2-1 on the road. Fairchild was called up because of his prowess against left-handed pitchers.

## U.S. sanctions Cuban president, expanding pressure on Communist Party leadership

- Published: 2026-06-05T07:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606050010.aspx
- anchor: #n706903
- Companies mentioned: 美國財政部、路透社

On the 4th, 美國財政部 sanctioned Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, 4 other people and 5 entities, including Cuba’s Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, in the latest move to expand pressure on the Cuban Communist Party leadership.

## Progress in the Middle East boosts investor confidence; Dow and S&P 500 close higher

- Published: 2026-06-05T06:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606050009.aspx
- anchor: #n706502

Signs that the Middle East war could end lifted market sentiment, sending the Dow to a record high, while the Nasdaq fell amid selling pressure on chip stocks.

## U.S. House passes measure calling for end to Iran war; Trump calls it “unpatriotic”

- Published: 2026-06-05T06:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606050008.aspx
- anchor: #n706199
- Companies mentioned: 法新社

Trump criticized the House’s passage of a bill calling for an end to the Iran war, calling it “unpatriotic” and saying it interfered with negotiations. The bill passed 215-208, with 4 Republicans breaking ranks.

## Small plane crashes in Croatia, killing 4 Austrian men

- Published: 2026-06-05T06:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606050007.aspx
- anchor: #n706098
- Companies mentioned: 克羅埃西亞國家航空、海事及鐵路交通事故調查局（AIN）、奧地利新聞通訊社（APA）、克羅埃西亞國營希納通訊社（Hina News Agency）、克羅埃西亞國家消防協會

A German-registered small plane crashed in northern Croatia, killing 4 Austrian men.