# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-06 18:00–21:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 33 items from 1 source; Japan, 23 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Taiwan-Palau friendship chocolate paves the way; Vice President Hsiao visits Palau baseball field to cheer on Taiwan team

- Published: 2026-06-06T20:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606060192.aspx
- anchor: #n764941
- Companies mentioned: 台灣國際棒球交流發展協會

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim departed for Palau on the 6th, launching the “Palau Rong Project.” After arriving, she added a stop at a baseball field to cheer on Taiwan's team and present commemorative chocolates.

## Huanan youth baseball team from Tainan reaches championship game for the first time in 13 years; hitting still needs to come through to win the title

- Published: 2026-06-06T20:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606060191.aspx
- anchor: #n764939

Tainan secured a championship berth after a 12-0 win, ending a 13-year gap; hitting and pitching were crucial.

## Former French first lady Bernadette Chirac dies at 93

- Published: 2026-06-06T20:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606060190.aspx
- anchor: #n764940

Bernadette Chirac, former French First Lady and the only one to hold public office, died peacefully at 93 on June 5, 2026, prompting tributes from President Macron.

## Organ Donation Center chair: Balancing supply and demand requires cooperation from all sectors

- Published: 2026-06-06T20:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606060189.aspx
- anchor: #n764832
- Companies mentioned: 器官捐贈移植登錄及病人自主推廣中心

Lee Ming-che, chair of the Organ Donation and Patient Autonomy Center, said a balance between organ supply and demand is achievable, but requires cooperation from all sectors.

## Pope's Madrid visit coincides with Bad Bunny concert; he admits facing fierce competition

- Published: 2026-06-06T20:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606060188.aspx
- anchor: #n764725
- Companies mentioned: 美聯社

Pope Leo XIV, visiting Spain, acknowledged competition with singer Bad Bunny for young people's attention.

## Building humanoid robots with Nvidia, 宇樹科技 faces skepticism in China

- Published: 2026-06-06T20:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606060187.aspx
- anchor: #n764724
- Companies mentioned: 輝達（NVIDIA）、宇樹科技、華為

Nvidia and 宇樹科技 are collaborating on humanoid robots, prompting concerns in China about technology leaks.

## Penghu Sea Fireworks Festival's Wang'an event opens, with drones showcasing island scenery

- Published: 2026-06-06T20:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606060186.aspx
- anchor: #n764611

The first offshore-island event of the Penghu International Sea Fireworks Festival opened in Wang'an, featuring 300 drones in a show inspired by local characteristics and attracting visitors.

## 張政禹3安3打點本季首轟出爐 龍勝雄鷹3連勝

- Published: 2026-06-06T20:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606060185.aspx
- anchor: #n764610
- Companies mentioned: 味全龍、台鋼雄鷹

味全龍's Chang Cheng-yu had 3 hits and 3 RBIs, including his first homer of the season. Foreign pitcher Mei Sai-si held the opposition scoreless over 6 innings as the team beat 台鋼雄鷹 10-2 to claim 3 straight wins.

## 理想混蛋首攻高雄巨蛋60秒票售罄 拚雙蛋黃再開1場

- Published: 2026-06-06T20:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606060184.aspx
- anchor: #n764490

Tickets for Bestards' October 17 concert at Kaohsiung Arena sold out in 60 seconds, and the organizer announced an additional show on October 18.

## New Taipei International Athletics Meet: World-record holder wins gold, with high hopes for Chang Po-ya

- Published: 2026-06-06T20:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606060183.aspx
- anchor: #n764488

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## Man driving under the influence of drugs crashes into police officer, breaking both legs; court releases him without bail, prosecutors to appeal

- Published: 2026-06-06T20:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606060182.aspx
- anchor: #n764489

Driver under influence collided with police, injuring an officer; court denied bail.

## Some entrance-exam score reports returned; NTOU to send text reminders to check results online again

- Published: 2026-06-06T19:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606060181.aspx
- anchor: #n764386
- Companies mentioned: 基隆郵局

Some entrance-exam score reports mailed by National Taiwan Ocean University were returned. The university activated contingency measures and sent text messages again reminding applicants to check their results online.

## Defense Ministry to hold reservist shooting contest to strengthen whole-of-society resilience

- Published: 2026-06-06T19:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606060180.aspx
- anchor: #n764181

The Ministry of National Defense will hold an airsoft shooting contest for reservists on July 25, 2026, to strengthen whole-of-society resilience.

## Su Chiao-hui and Lee Szu-chuan vie for support from Chiayi natives living in the north, present visions and seek to take the baton

- Published: 2026-06-06T19:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606060179.aspx
- anchor: #n764109

New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui of the Democratic Progressive Party and her Kuomintang opponent Lee Szu-chuan sought support at a New Taipei Chiayi Association event on the 6th. Lee proposed building the Lusha Bridge and an AI industry corridor, while Su stressed promoting the city based on existing foundations.

## U.S. and Iran exchange fire in Persian Gulf, putting fragile ceasefire to the test

- Published: 2026-06-06T19:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606060178.aspx
- anchor: #n764110
- Companies mentioned: BBC News、IRIB

The U.S. military attacked Iranian drones and a radar station, and Iran retaliated with missiles, testing the ceasefire agreement between the two sides.

## 台鋼天鷹 win inaugural pro volleyball season; Chen Chi-mai hopes team can repeat and bring glory to Kaohsiung

- Published: 2026-06-06T19:23:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606060177.aspx
- anchor: #n764108

台鋼天鷹 won the inaugural TPVL season with a 3-0 sweep, giving Kaohsiung its first professional volleyball championship. The mayor said he hoped the team would repeat as champions.

## Ukraine's defense AI chief: Large-scale task automation to be achieved within 5 years

- Published: 2026-06-06T19:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606060176.aspx
- anchor: #n764036

Ukraine defense AI chief Tsvok said large numbers of tasks would be automated within 3 to 5 years, with AI serving as an asymmetric measure against Russia.

## Huanan youth baseball fireballer Lin Pin-an halts the bleeding in relief, hopes to build national-team credentials

- Published: 2026-06-06T19:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606060175.aspx
- anchor: #n763961

Lin Pin-an pitched 3.2 scoreless innings in a key relief appearance at the Huanan Youth Baseball Tournament, helping the New Taipei City team beat Taitung 12-2 and advance to the championship game. He aims to reach 144 kilometers per hour before graduating.

## Tourists arguing over photos run into each other in a narrow passage and begin shoving; Penghu police quickly defuse the clash

- Published: 2026-06-06T19:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606060174.aspx
- anchor: #n763962

An argument among tourists over taking photos in Penghu led to a shoving match, which police quickly defused.

## New Taipei reaches Huanan youth baseball championship game, seeking a 3-peat; team values teamwork over individual performance

- Published: 2026-06-06T19:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606060173.aspx
- anchor: #n763959

New Taipei beats Taitung 12-2, eyeing three‑peat; coach promotes teamwork.

## Britain: Russia's incursions into NATO airspace in the first 5 months of this year equal last year's total

- Published: 2026-06-06T19:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606060172.aspx
- anchor: #n763960
- Companies mentioned: 英國國防部、北大西洋公約組織（NATO）、英國廣播公司（BBC）、皇家聯合軍事研究所（RUSI）

British Chief of the Defence Staff Knighton warned that Russia's incursions into NATO airspace in the first 5 months of this year already equal last year's total. He said Russia is stepping up pressure and could cross a red line, urging preparations for a larger-scale conflict and saying the world has entered its most dangerous period. The British government is expected to release a 10-year defense investment plan in the coming days.

## Packing zongzi with blue and green mayoral candidates, Chen Chi-mai says: “I'll give them a score”

- Published: 2026-06-06T18:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606060171.aspx
- anchor: #n763900
- Companies mentioned: 三鳳中街商圈

Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai attended a Dragon Boat Festival zongzi-making event on Sanfeng Central Street, sharing the stage with blue and green mayoral candidates. He joked that he was not good at making zongzi and scored the two candidates as the incumbent mayor. The event also invited chef Chang Yi-yen to create specialty zongzi and promote local businesses.

## Lien Yu-han named organ donation ambassador, hopes to share great love through life stories

- Published: 2026-06-06T18:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606060170.aspx
- anchor: #n763842
- Companies mentioned: 財團法人器官捐贈移植登錄及病人自主推廣中心

An organ donation memorial concert was held, with Lien Yu-han serving as ambassador. Donor families and recipients shared their life stories.

## Telecom company sign falls and hits 2 pedestrians in Taipei's East District; building authority fines operator NT$240,000

- Published: 2026-06-06T18:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606060169.aspx
- anchor: #n763841
- Companies mentioned: 台灣大哥大

A 台灣大哥大 sign fell and injured 2 pedestrians on Section 4 of Zhongxiao East Road in Taipei's Da'an District on the afternoon of the 6th. The Building Administration Office has fined the company NT$240,000.

## Laos cave rescue operation halted; 2 people remain trapped, with little hope of survival

- Published: 2026-06-06T18:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606060168.aspx
- anchor: #n763784

Rescue halted due to instability; five rescued, two missing.

## Taiwan Railways' Jiji Branch line project finishes early; full-line opening ceremony at Checheng Station on 6/25

- Published: 2026-06-06T18:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606060166.aspx
- anchor: #n763783
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵公司、交通部觀光署

With work on the Taiwan Railways Jiji Branch line ahead of schedule, a ceremony marking the reopening of the entire line will be held on June 25. Service is expected to resume before summer vacation.

## Healthy Taiwan expands screening; president aims to cut cancer mortality by 1/3 by 2030

- Published: 2026-06-06T18:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606060167.aspx
- anchor: #n763782
- Companies mentioned: 高雄醫學大學附設中和紀念醫院

President Lai Ching-te attended the Healthy Taiwan Deepening Forum and pledged to expand cancer screening, with a goal of reducing cancer mortality by 三分之一 by 2030. He also promoted the AI New Ten Major Projects.

## Unwilling to see show disappear, 3 “60 Minutes” hosts unhappy with major personnel shake-up but staying for now

- Published: 2026-06-06T18:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606060165.aspx
- anchor: #n763725
- Companies mentioned: CBS新聞網、美聯社

CBS新聞網's “60 Minutes” underwent a major personnel shake-up after new editor-in-chief Weiss took office, with several senior staff members dismissed. The 3 hosts decided to stay for now to prevent the show from disappearing.

## Heavy rain alert for northern and eastern Taiwan on the 7th; plum rain front to have greatest impact on the 9th and 10th

- Published: 2026-06-06T18:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606060164.aspx
- anchor: #n763723

Forecast of heavy rain on June 9‑10 across northern and eastern Taiwan.

## Often finishes 2nd in single-game MVP race, but Guardians' Lin Tse-pin takes a positive view

- Published: 2026-06-06T18:23:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606060163.aspx
- anchor: #n763724
- Companies mentioned: 富邦悍將

富邦悍將野手林澤彬常有好表現卻與MVP無緣，生涯15次優異表現僅獲1次MVP。他對此抱持正面態度，認為這代表球隊贏球機率高。今年打擊率維持3成15。

## 周天成不敵小15歲賴浩俊 印尼羽球賽止步4強

- Published: 2026-06-06T18:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606060151.aspx
- anchor: #n763602

台灣羽球選手周天成在印尼公開賽4強戰中，以1比2輸給韓國選手賴浩俊，無緣決賽。

## Rare Pyongyang visit in 7 years; NYT: Xi Jinping needs to win over Kim Jong Un

- Published: 2026-06-06T17:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606060150.aspx
- anchor: #n763549
- Companies mentioned: 紐約時報、亞洲協會

Xi Jinping will visit Pyongyang on June 8-9, nearly 7 years after his previous visit, and hold a summit with Kim Jong Un. The trip aims to reaffirm China's influence over North Korea and address North Korea's increasingly close alliance with Russia.

## 2 Taipei drivers arrested on suspicion of drug-impaired driving; Shilin prosecutors win approval for detention

- Published: 2026-06-06T17:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606060149.aspx
- anchor: #n763548

Two drug-driving cases occurred in Taipei, with a man surnamed Chen caught riding a motorcycle and a man surnamed Wen caught driving a dump truck. Both tested positive for amphetamine, and detention requests by the Shilin District Prosecutors Office were approved.

## A 3-tier quality assurance AI scoring engine implemented for the GTF-CTPA test

- Published: 2026-06-06T20:09:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000181785.html
- anchor: #n764491

GTF Co., Ltd. will implement a 3-tier quality assurance system in the AI scoring engine for the GTF-CTPA test, which assesses critical thinking. The system consists of initial AI scoring, a final review by certified evaluators, and an ICC quality audit.

## Notice of a book club on Column 2 of “Finance Theory”: “The Emergence of Zombie Companies in Europe and Japan,” by Meziane Lasfer

- Published: 2026-06-06T20:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000319.000158730.html
- anchor: #n764493
- Companies mentioned: 少数株ドットコム株式会社

少数株ドットコム株式会社 will hold a Zoom book club in late June 2026 on the column “The Emergence of Zombie Companies in Europe and Japan” from “Finance Theory,” written by 佐藤愛. The event will be co-hosted with the Nerima Political Research Association and the Civil Division 8 Monitoring Committee. Participation is free, and advance registration is required.

## Singer-songwriter 有華 releases music video for digital single “シアワセを。” released on April 22 (Wedding Surprise Ver.)

- Published: 2026-06-06T20:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004943.000019470.html
- anchor: #n764492

Singer-songwriter 有華 has released the music video for the digital single “シアワセを。” (Wedding Surprise Ver.). The video captures a surprise appearance at a fan’s wedding. Her piano-and-vocal tour is also currently underway.

## Producer Nobuyuki Sakuma’s idol group ラフ×ラフ holds large-scale free live event in front of Shinjuku Station, thrilling 1,522 people and fulfilling its pledge to launch a nationwide tour of all 47 prefectures

- Published: 2026-06-06T19:39:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000109064.html
- anchor: #n764182

ALWAYS, Inc. announced that the 8-member idol group “RoughxLaugh,” produced by Nobuyuki Sakuma, held a large-scale free live event at Seibu-Shinjuku Station PePe Plaza on June 6, 2026. They achieved their goal by entertaining 1,522 attendees, securing their first nationwide tour across all 47 prefectures.

## [Oisix Niigata] “Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Area Supporters’ Association Support Match” to be held during the June 12-14 game series against the Swallows, with a performance by NGT48, an “All Kashiwazaki” collaboration cheering event and a collaboration with the Kashiwazaki City Fire Department among many other events

- Published: 2026-06-06T19:20:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000156814.html
- anchor: #n764072
- Companies mentioned: オイシックス新潟アルビレックス・ベースボール・クラブ、東京ヤクルトスワローズ、ブルボン、株式会社小林文英堂

Oisix Niigata will hold a Supporters’ Association Support Match in Kashiwazaki. It will stage numerous events in collaboration with local organizations and businesses, fostering community interaction through baseball.

## [A new standard for preventing mismatches] New feature uses a scientific approach based on relationship assessments to prevent early breakups due to “personality differences”

- Published: 2026-06-06T19:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000175846.html
- anchor: #n763966
- Companies mentioned: エニトグループ、Omiai、株式会社ゆめスタ

Dating test site “Yoitoki” has launched a new matching support feature using MBTI assessments. It aims to prevent early breakups caused by differences in personality and values.

## [Event report] 井上祐貴 celebrates his 30th birthday with fans! Photo book and acrylic stand release unveiled during birthday livestream!

- Published: 2026-06-06T19:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001305.000028143.html
- anchor: #n763965
- Companies mentioned: 東京ニュース通信社、ホリプロ、SHIBUYA TSUTAYA

Actor 井上祐貴 held a birthday livestream event to mark his 30th birthday. He announced the release of the photo book “MADEKARA” and an acrylic stand.

## Exclusive live stream of FLOW’s performance from FLOW’s anime song rock festival “FLOW THE FESTIVAL 2026” on U-NEXT!

- Published: 2026-06-06T19:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002794.000031998.html
- anchor: #n763964
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社U-NEXT、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、株式会社U-NEXT HOLDINGS

U-NEXT will exclusively livestream a special edited video of FLOW’s performance at “FLOW THE FESTIVAL 2026,” the anime song rock festival hosted by FLOW, on September 5. Monthly subscribers can watch at no additional charge.

## Celebrating 10 years of solo activity by 和楽器バンド vocalist! New song “神代夜想曲,” a reunion with Vocaloid producer 黒うさ after 10 years, to be released digitally on 鈴華ゆう子’s birthday, June 7! Jacket image revealed for the first time!

- Published: 2026-06-06T19:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004945.000019470.html
- anchor: #n763963

To mark 10 years of solo activity, 鈴華ゆう子 will release the new song “神代夜想曲,” a collaboration with 黒うさ after 10 years, on June 7. The music video is scheduled to be released on the day, with an anniversary concert planned for June 13.

## A sauna not found on any map has come into being. — Within a 500m radius, unmanned. Invitation-only private sauna “湧火（YUUKA）” quietly opens.

- Published: 2026-06-06T18:56:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000165957.html
- anchor: #n763871
- Companies mentioned: サントリー

Invitation-only private sauna “湧火” has opened at an undisclosed address in Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture. It offers a wood-fired sauna heated to over 100°C and a cold bath using natural stream water, and presents itself as a counterpoint to an information-saturated society.

## [TAC Public Service Exam Prep] Online seminar “Learn about public-sector job types in 30 minutes!” to be held on Tuesday, June 9!

- Published: 2026-06-06T18:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002461.000021078.html
- anchor: #n763785

TAC Co., Ltd. will hold the online seminar “Learn about public-sector job types in 30 minutes!” on June 9, 2026, for people considering taking civil service exams. The free event will introduce 3 job categories: local senior-level and national general service, national comprehensive service, and foreign service specialist.

## 🔹 ORICO announces 6-in-1 USB-C hub ⚡ Combines 4K@30Hz output, 100W PD charging and 5Gbps high-speed data transfer in 1 device

- Published: 2026-06-06T18:14:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000145928.html
- anchor: #n763603
- Companies mentioned: ORICO

ORICO announces a limited-time campaign for its 6-in-1 USB-C hub. By combining a special code with other offers, customers can get it for an effective 45% off, at 1,859 yen.

## 81 MUSIC FESTIVAL to make its debut in Odaiba, Tokyo, on June 27, 2026; First Innovation to provide promotional sponsorship

- Published: 2026-06-06T18:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000483.000098210.html
- anchor: #n763604

First Innovation Co., Ltd. has agreed to provide promotional sponsorship for “81 MUSIC FESTIVAL,” an urban music festival to be held at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO in Odaiba on June 27, 2026. The event will feature 9 domestic and international artists, including THE KID LAROI and R3HAB, and the company will support communications by drawing on its expertise in WEB, social media and AI.

## Report on the end of special-designated-player activities for No. 17 player 崎濱秀斗

- Published: 2026-06-06T18:01:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001397.000036112.html
- anchor: #n763605

Okinawa Basketball Co., Ltd. announced that player 崎濱秀斗, No. 17, hopes to attend a U.S. university and will leave the team after ending his activities as a special-designated player.

## YouTube channel COCHO COCHO, with over 500 million views to date, to hold its first “ぽっぷあっぷすとあ”

- Published: 2026-06-06T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000142178.html
- anchor: #n763612

Chubby Co., Ltd., operator of the YouTube channel “COCHO COCHO（こちょこちょ）,” will hold its first pop-up event, “COCHO COCHOぽっぷあっぷすとあ,” over 3 days from June 19 to 21, 2026, at JOL Collab Store in MAGNET by SHIBUYA109. It will offer advance sales, ahead of online release, of 20 new merchandise items, including “こども名言トートバッグ” and “こども落書きハンカチ,” created through the “こども商品開発部” project marking the channel’s 2nd anniversary. The event will also feature “こどもきまぐれ店長,” in which children appearing on the channel serve customers.

## “Efficiency-focused matchmaking” on the rise! How Yoitoki uses AI to cut the time until a first date by about 80% by eliminating pointless exchanges

- Published: 2026-06-06T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000175846.html
- anchor: #n763611

“Yoitoki,” an AI dating concierge service offered by OLA PARTY JAPAN Co., Ltd., automates scheduling and restaurant selection, cutting the time until a first date by about 80%. In an in-house survey conducted in April 2026, 84.2% of users said they found pre-date planning messages burdensome, while 58.6% said they had canceled after delayed replies dampened their enthusiasm. The service aims to contribute to measures addressing the declining birthrate and to improving the marriage rate.

## TV anime “あかね噺” exhibition confirmed!

- Published: 2026-06-06T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000468.000030888.html
- anchor: #n763610
- Companies mentioned: 集英社、HMV&BOOKS SHIBUYA

An exhibition for the TV anime “あかね噺” has been announced. It will be held in Shibuya starting in July 2026, featuring displays of notable scenes from the series and original merchandise for sale.

## [香川ファイブアローズ] Notice of the end of support coach 筑波拓朗’s contract and his appointment as U18 assistant coach and academy coach

- Published: 2026-06-06T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000706.000060406.html
- anchor: #n763609
- Companies mentioned: 香川ファイブアローズ

香川ファイブアローズ announced that its contract with support coach and video coordinator 筑波拓朗 will expire on June 30, 2026, and that he will leave the top team. The club also announced that he will take up the roles of U18 assistant coach and academy coach effective the same date.

## [香川ファイブアローズ] Announcement of contract renewal with assistant coach ファイサンバ for the 2026-27 season

- Published: 2026-06-06T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000707.000060406.html
- anchor: #n763608

Kagawa Five Arrows announced that it will continue its assistant coach contract with Faye Samba for the 2026-27 season. His role changes from support coach in the previous season.

## 【フジテレビ】Bringing Cookie!'s love of motorcycles to the whole world! “Yasei Bakudan Cookie!'s Bike Men” June 13 (Saturday), 22 to 23 (scheduled) フジテレビONE Sports and Variety

- Published: 2026-06-06T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002101.000000084.html
- anchor: #n763607
- Companies mentioned: フジテレビ

フジテレビONE will begin airing “Yasei Bakudan Cookie!'s Bike Men,” a motorcycle program hosted by comedian Cookie! (Yasei Bakudan), on June 13. In response to a motorcycle boom, particularly among middle-aged and older people, the show will share the appeal of motorcycles through touring trips and visits to custom shops.

## Just a 20-second walk from Ikebukuro West Exit (North)! Gamers Ikebukuro Store grand opens on Tuesday, July 7, 2026!

- Published: 2026-06-06T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008476.000016756.html
- anchor: #n763606
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カードラボ、アニメイトグループ

株式会社カードラボ will relocate and expand Gamers Ikebukuro Store in Ikebukuro on July 7, 2026. The opening will mark the 30th anniversary at the birthplace of its first store.

## “What you wear” builds confidence and creates work opportunities—lilis Consulting and AnotherADdress hold a profile photo session for freelance women; 28 participants

- Published: 2026-06-06T17:59:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000182832.html
- anchor: #n763520

The web design school lilis Consulting, operated by Li-Li LLC, held a profile photo session for female freelancers at Daimaru Tokyo Store on May 27, 2026, in partnership with AnotherADdress, a fashion subscription service from Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores Co., Ltd. A total of 28 people took part in styling with high-quality clothing, professional photography, career consultations and networking with other participants.

## 【Case Study】Raksul achieves 230% of its semiannual target. Success story of new market development through ABM and inside sales released

- Published: 2026-06-06T17:58:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000126301.html
- anchor: #n763521

EmpowerX published a case study on their support for Raksul, which achieved 230% of its semi-annual target through ABM and inside sales in the real estate sector.