https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 919 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 38 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/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830086https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830086Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESRigaku has discovered a new crystal polymorph (κ-form) of the painkiller indomethacin in collaboration with Shionogi, JEOL, and 明治薬科大学. The discovery demonstrates the effectiveness of MicroED technology, which enables structural analysis of extremely small crystals, and is expected to contribute to improved quality and efficiency in drug development. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830085Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESShinkura at Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto will launch a summer-only Japanese French cuisine course in July 2026. Featuring carefully selected ingredients from the Kyoto area and original dishes incorporating Japanese techniques, it will be offered for lunch and dinner. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830084Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe AGTS Agriculture Expo Executive Committee, operated by 株式会社イノベント, will hold “AGTS Agriculture Expo in Aichi” in Aichi Prefecture in June 2026. Through a range of programs, including wildlife damage prevention measures and the Women in Agriculture Project, it aims to address challenges facing local agriculture and promote its development. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830083Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSUUNTO is sponsoring Kaga Spa Trail Endurance 100 by UTMB® as a partner. It will support trail runners through opportunities to try the latest watches and a monitor campaign. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830082Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESKandon, a specialty restaurant serving kalbi bowls and sundubu, will begin selling its “Thick-Cut Beef Tongue with Green Onion and Salt Set Meal” for a limited time from June 16, 2026. The dish features the rich flavor and texture of thick-cut beef tongue with a special green onion and salt sauce. To mark the launch, the restaurant is also offering a free large serving of rice. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830081Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESDataHax Inc. has launched mobile “Pop-Up AI Parking,” which makes it possible to add parking spaces just for events. AI cameras and cashless payments enable unmanned operation, while setup and removal take as little as 2 hours. Riverbanks, school athletic fields, and other sites can be used as temporary parking lots. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830080https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830080Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESNordic Semiconductor has announced a new development environment that uses AI to support the entire lifecycle of IoT devices. It is expected to speed up prototyping, improve code reliability, and make debugging more efficient during operation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830079https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830079Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESReiwa Publishing has published “Japan Financial Innovation Yearbook 2026,” produced by FINOLAB. The book covers the results of JFIA 2026, which recognizes financial innovation in Japan, as well as cases from 2020 onward, and explains trends and future prospects in the financial industry. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830078https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830078Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESCertified NPO SET presented a report at the 28th annual conference of the Japan NPO Research Association on community practices that do not make young people’s “growth” an end in itself, and on the development of young people who continue to visit Rikuzentakata, 15 years after the disaster. The report analyzed participants’ growth and the conditions that foster it. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830077Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESKuriyama Automotive Industry donated ¥500,000 to Ayase, Kanagawa Prefecture, through the corporate hometown tax program and received a letter of appreciation. The donation will be used for the “Ayase Factory Project” to support the revitalization of the local economy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830076Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESMachimirai Seisakusho and REXEV have launched a new service, “REXEV e.CYCLE,” combining battery use with conversion to the Feed-in Premium (FIP) scheme. The service aims to improve profitability while returning benefits to local communities and supporting the spread of renewable energy. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830075Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESKaitori Senka Beisia Itako store is marking its 1st anniversary with a special campaign. The event offers increased purchase prices and bonus deals for designer bags, gold and platinum accessories, and luxury watches, as a show of appreciation to local customers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830074Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESGRAND Inc. has announced that, before advertisers book placements on its office-building media platform GRAND, it will disclose a “target list” naming tenant companies in the buildings where ads will be shown, along with their corporate numbers. Advertisers and agencies will be able to see by company name which major corporations their ads will reach before booking, eliminating uncertainty in mass advertising and OOH. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830073Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESReiwa Publishing will release Jun Do Seison’s book “The Duty of Being Human: For What Purpose Are We Born, and For What Purpose Do We Live?” on June 3, 2026. From a philosophical perspective, the book explores the meaning and purpose of life. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830072Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESa2network株式会社 has extended the monthly deadline for changing plans for its mobile Wi-Fi service “Skyberry WiFi®” to the 25th of each month. This gives users more flexibility to accommodate changes in plans at the end of the month and makes it easier to optimize communication costs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830071Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESRoast Beef Restaurant Kamakurayama launches a new project, “Kamakurayama Buyers’ Selection.” As its first offering, it is releasing a limited-edition set of 3 items—Hida beef hamburg steak, beef tongue stew, and simmered Hida beef offal—for 12,960 yen. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830070Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESGeorge & Shaun will hold the “Connection Design Conference,” a symposium supporting older adults’ social participation, on June 25. The event will feature discussions by experts and a hands-on session with “brainco.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830069Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESHagiwara Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the 32nd Hayashima-Kurashiki Hana-goza Festival, taking place on June 27 and 28, 2026. The event will feature a range of activities highlighting the appeal of igusa rush grass, including an exhibition and sale of igusa products, a rakugo performance, a giant maze, and an igusa pillow-making experience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830068Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESNineSigma Holdings and Teijin will hold a free online seminar on R&D strategies in the AI era on July 9, 2026. The seminar will present a case study of Teijin using the AI tool “AKCELI” to shorten the time needed to create technology roadmaps and improve their quality. Participants will learn how to define challenges and leverage technological assets in R&D in the AI era. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830067Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESPressance Group announced its financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending September 2026. Backed by its ability to secure land and sell properties, the group provided an outlook for its earnings base in a supply-constrained market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830066Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESmento, Inc. will exhibit at the 18th HR EXPO and demonstrate its new “mento Management AI” service, which uses AI to support managers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830065Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESユニオンエタニティ株式会社は「雨の日の車の困りごと」調査を実施。窓の曇りや視界不良が最多の悩みとなり、視界対策グッズへの高い関心が明らかになった。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830064Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark its 6th anniversary, MOSCOT YOKOHAMA will release eyewear in colors exclusive to its directly operated stores on June 12. The AMBER TORTOISE-color〈LEMTOSH〉,〈DOLT〉, and〈BAITSIM〉are part of a special collection inspired by the brand’s history and Yokohama’s cityscape. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830063https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830063Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESCohesity has joined Anthropic’s “Project Glasswing” and gained access to the AI model “Claude Mythos Preview.” This will strengthen Cohesity’s ability to discover and fix vulnerabilities in its platform, with the goal of improving customer data resilience. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830062Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTokyu Community’s Building Management Department ran a 1-month peer-gifting campaign in March 2026 using “TeamSticker,” a digital thank-you card provided by Communitio. The campaign aimed to revitalize communication and deepen mutual understanding following the department’s integration. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830061https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830061Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Barbour Shichirigahama pop-up store is collaborating with GELATERIA SANTi, a popular gelato shop in Kamakura, to release 2 original gelato flavors for a limited time starting June 12. The flavors are inspired by Britain, the birthplace of the brand. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830060https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830060Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESMottox Co., Ltd. has refreshed the flavor of “Powan. Junmai Nigori Sake,” a Craft Sake developed jointly with Chikumanishiki Sake Brewery. Made with rice harvested in 2025, it now offers a smoother sweetness and mouthfeel. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830059https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830059Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESAww, Inc. has launched “HITO,” a conversational AI virtual human. The service addresses labor shortages and rising inbound demand by automating facility guidance and multilingual customer service. It can also be used as the face of a brand. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830058https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830058Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESMBK Wellness, Nanajushichi Human Design, and Relo Club have partnered to support employee retention and engagement in regional companies. The agreement aims to revitalize local economies through enhanced welfare services, employee satisfaction, and health promotion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830057https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830057Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESAbe Ko Seika adopted Uchida Yoko IT Solutions’ sales management package “Super Cocktail Core FOODs” to improve operational efficiency and centralize information. The system improved workflows that had relied on Excel and handwritten records, making production, sales, inventory, and costs more visible and reducing dependence on individual employees. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830056https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830056Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社モトックスは、南仏プロヴァンスの辛口ロゼワイン「キュヴェ・マリー・クリスティーヌ プロヴァンス ロゼ 2025」が、ワイナリーのクリュ・クラッセ認定70周年を記念した特別ボトルで入荷したことを発表。750mlと375mlの2サイズで、2026年6月1日発売。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830055https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830055Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTohhan, in collaboration with Fujiwara Printing and Rights, will hold the “Craft Press Gathering! ZINE Fair Featuring Works from Fujiwara Printing” at 10 bookstores nationwide. The event is a pilot project aimed at developing a bookstore distribution model for ZINEs. It will showcase distinctive ZINEs and share the joy of making books. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830054https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830054Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESNikko Kinugawa Hotel Mikazuki will hold summer-only events from July 18 to September 6, 2026. A new “Challenge Museum” area will debut, offering experiences for children and adults alongside the rooftop pool and “MIKAZUKI Summer Wonderland.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830053https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830053Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESIDEABLE WORKS and MUIC Kansai will conduct a pilot project at Osaka Art & Design 2026, recommending art tailored to each individual’s mood. Using tools including BIG FIVE analysis, the project will offer an experience where “art comes to meet you.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830052https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830052Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社チェリオジャパン has relaunched its “ＦＯＲ” dietary fiber drink with a revamp, responding to requests for its return after 7 years. The drink now contains more dietary fiber and vitamin C and, for the first time, has been made low-calorie. Sales begin on May 13, 2026, in the Kansai, Chubu and Okinawa regions. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830051https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830051Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESPondetec, part of the Kansai Electric Power Group, announced that its IT equipment reuse initiative, conducted in collaboration with workplaces employing people with disabilities, has surpassed 34,000 devices. Through the refurbishment process, the company is working to create jobs for people with disabilities and expand IT equipment reuse. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830050https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830050Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe number of companies using Kozutumi, a platform for transferring important files, has surpassed 3,000. The milestone came about 3 years and 4 months after its official launch. The service helps companies move away from PPAP and strengthen security, and has been praised for its ease of adoption and high level of security. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830049https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830049Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSEKIYA RESORT held an all-company kickoff meeting to mark the start of its 62nd term. It announced a new philosophy and values, and strengthened unity across the organization through employee awards and letters of appreciation for part-time staff. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830048https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830048Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSEKIYA RESORT held its future-focused “POF (Picture of the Future)” training on June 2 and 3, 2026. Using its new facility, “Rock＆Steam,” as a theme, employees envisioned the organization’s future. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830047https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830047Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESHotel Chourakukan will serve its “Peach and Muscat Afternoon Tea” for a limited time at Chourakukan, a registered Important Cultural Property in Higashiyama, Kyoto, from August 1 to August 31, 2026. Guests can enjoy elegant, refreshing sweets and savory dishes featuring seasonal peaches and muscat grapes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830046https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830046Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESNPO なかよし学園プロジェクト carried out an initiative in Nepal introducing Japanese-style education using teaching materials created by children in Sakura City. Through exchanges with local schools and around food culture, the project fosters international understanding and a cycle of learning. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830045https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830045Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESミツモアの調査でEV充電コンセント設置依頼が急増し、4月は前年比2.6倍、5月は最高値を更新しました。EV普及と新設補助金が需要を押し上げています。 https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830044https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830044Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社WeBridge will exhibit at “開業医フェス2026,” one of Japan’s largest online exhibitions focused on supporting clinic openings and management. This year’s theme is “Finance,” and the event will run from September 7 to 13. The company will provide useful information for doctors at its booth. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830043https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830043Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESMOTERA, an apparel brand for plus sizes, surpassed 50,000 views in 1 month after launching TikTok live commerce. Its live streams convey sizing and fit in real time, offering a new shopping experience that addresses e-commerce challenges in the plus-size market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830042https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830042Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESPRESENTERS ROOM, a gift specialty store in the Onward Group, is launching a campaign designating the 9th, 19th and 29th of each month as “PRESENTERS ROOM DAY,” when Onward Members points will be awarded at 2 times the usual rate. The first in a series of members-only promotions celebrating the brand’s 1st anniversary, the campaign offers an opportunity to choose gifts at attractive prices. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830041https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830041Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESKairos Marketing announced that its Director and COO, Noriyuki Shirai, will speak at an online conference focused on the role of people in the AI era. The company provides “Kairos3,” an integrated MA and SFA tool, and Shirai will discuss the role people play in building trusting relationships with customers. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830040https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830040Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSaison Technology will launch “Agent Orchestration,” a platform for centrally managing AI use in business operations, on July 1. It features governance and cost-control functions to enable secure AI operations within companies. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830039https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830039Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESJinbei Inc. has been selected for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ “Reiwa 8 ICT Startup League.” The company will advance development of an on-premises document OCR system using a Japanese-focused VLM, with the aim of deploying it in the finance, medical care and government sectors. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830038https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830038Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESAP Communications has earned Zscaler Zero Trust Branch Sales Specialization. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830037https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830037Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 9th Hokuto City Mayor’s Cup Beach Volleyball Tournament will be held in Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, on August 1, 2026. The event will use a full-scale beach volleyball court meeting international standards and welcomes a wide range of participants, from children to adults and beginners to experienced players. Registration is now open for teams. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830036https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830036Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTaishin Yanagida, an engineer at AP Communications, has become a new member of the Zscaler Aces program, bringing the company’s number of certified engineers to 6. His experience on real-world projects and technical blog posts sharing information were recognized. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830035https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830035Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESInfosense Inc. won “Business Partner of the Year” at GRANDIT AWARD 2025 in recognition of its major contribution to the expansion of the GRANDIT business. Infosense integrates GRANDIT with its proprietary WMS to provide end-to-end solutions covering everything from back-office operations to logistics. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830034https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830034Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESCelebrix’s new book, “Sales Is 2: Fact Finding,” topped the bestseller charts in 4 Amazon categories. The book systematizes the “questioning techniques” needed in the AI era and is aimed not only at salespeople but also at business professionals in human resources, recruiting, management, planning, marketing and other fields. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830033https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830033Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESWeb3 professional firm DeFimans has formed a partnership with Hashlock, a specialist in blockchain security audits. The partnership will bring global security expertise to the Japanese market. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830032https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830032Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn June 18, 2026, AICX協会 will hold a seminar at the Metal Division of 名古屋商工会議所 on “The Cutting Edge of AI Agent Use in Manufacturing.” It will discuss practical points, challenges and case studies in implementing AI on manufacturing floors, as well as how to handle tacit knowledge, and introduce the initiatives of the Industrial Manufacturing AI Co-Creation Committee. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830031https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830031Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe game “Goddess of Victory: NIKKE” will receive the major “ARK RANGER” update on June 11. The update expands content for players, including new characters, events and limited-time costumes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830030Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES北洋硝子 has added 9 items to its Tsugaru Vidro “六の色” series: 6 individual sake cups and 3 pairs. They will be available first at POPUP Shop from June 12, 2026, and go on sale nationwide from June 22. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830029Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSEVEN BEAUTY株式会社 announced that it will launch “アネツ サンリットブーケ,” a hair serum oil that repairs hair with the help of heat, on July 10, 2026. Advance sales will run from June 9 to June 30, 2026, at a special price 50% off. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830028Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES「パーフェクトスペースカーテン館」, operated by 通販ドットTOKYO株式会社, has begun selling its original ocean-inspired curtain, <ハートブルー>. The curtain features a distinctive sheen that changes with the light and pairs well with vintage furniture. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830027Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark the 150th anniversary of 加藤汽船グループ, ジャンボフェリー株式会社 will hold a special event aboard a ferry departing from Kobe on October 24, 2026. A talent active in the Setouchi region may appear, with details to be announced later. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830026Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES東急モールズデベロップメント will hold its “Kids Staff Event,” a career experience program for elementary school students, at all 12 facilities in summer 2026. The event is part of its sustainability activities aimed at supporting local communities and nurturing the next generation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830025Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社スギノマシン has invested in a social bond issued by 日本学生支援機構. The bond will fund scholarship programs and contribute to equal access to educational opportunities and the achievement of SDG Goal 4. The company will continue to fulfill its social responsibility through investments in SDG bonds. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830024https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830024Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESエボラニ株式会社 will speak at the online seminar “Win at E-Commerce Through Systems 2026,” to be held on June 17, 2026. The company will explain a strategy for surpassing ¥50 million in monthly sales through the coexistence and mutual prosperity of physical stores and e-commerce, using its LINE marketing tool “anybot.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830023https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830023Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社LDcube will hold a webinar titled “Personalized E-Learning That Turns Learning into Results” on June 15, 2026. It will explain how individually optimized learning design can improve participation rates and promote behavior change. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830022https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830022Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESAirweave has announced its new “My First airweave” series. Mattresses for mothers, babies and children will go on sale June 9. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830021https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830021Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESAirweave will launch a new range of products for a comfortable sleep environment on June 9, including its first bed mattress compatible with electric reclining beds, a topper with improved lightness and breathability, and a washable 25-monme silk cover. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830020https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830020Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESワカモノリサーチ surveyed high school students’ reading habits and found that more than half do not read. A major factor cited in the decline in reading is a preference for digital entertainment. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830019Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESINTLOOP株式会社 has launched “AI BPO Consulting,” a new service built around its proprietary AI agent products. Through hands-on support, it addresses challenges companies face in embedding AI and tailoring it to their needs. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830018Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESMYTREX announced that it has renewed its contract with Lin Chi-ling, while sales of the MiRAY series grew 258% year on year. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830017Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESFashion Net, a group company of MNインターファッション, will launch 2 plumping lip glosses from its new cosmetics brand DIDION on June 9, 2026. The products combine shine and intense moisture, offering not only fuller-looking lips but also care benefits through proprietary moisturizing technology. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830016Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Urukamo,” operated by 株式会社ツクルバ, has obtained a patent for its proprietary system that visualizes AI valuations and prospective buyers’ reactions. The platform is growing by enabling users to gauge demand for homes before they go on sale. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830015Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESALSI’s web filtering service “InterSafe GatewayConnection” has won ITreview’s “The Best Software by Category 2026.” Winners are selected based on ITreview review data, with overall consideration given to factors such as satisfaction and the number of searches in the market. The service promotes safe device use in remote work and educational settings and has earned high customer satisfaction. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830014https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830014Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESWOW WORLD’s web survey creation system “WEBCAS formulator” has integrated with SBギフト’s “Web Campaign System (Instant Win feature).” The integration seamlessly handles everything from survey responses and prize drawings to digital gift distribution, helping increase response rates and reduce operational workload. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830013Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo celebrate the release of the film “Supergirl,” a pop-up store will open at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA from June 16. It will sell limited-edition art collaboration products and feature a life-size statue on display in Japan for the first time. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830012https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830012Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESFashion e-commerce site “オシャレウォーカー” unveiled its early-summer clothing collection on June 9. The collection features cool-looking bottoms, tops, dresses and more that combine stylish design with comfort and help cover the figure, offering ideas for summer fashion. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830011https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830011Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESIMD Alliance will launch “FRANKY,” a bespoke catering service integrating food, space and presentation, on June 9, 2026. Through dialogue with customers, it delivers memorable experiences tailored to each event’s purpose and vision. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830010https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830010Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESAt WALL_alternative, 布施琳太郎’s curatorial project “Amazing Fingers: Picture Plane in the Age of Finger-Made” is on view through June 23. Through cross-genre contemporary art and video works, it explores the relationship between technology and bodily sensation. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830009https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830009Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESメディアリンク株式会社 will speak at the online conference “AI×Contact Center Academia Summer 2026,” to be held on June 23, 2026. The conference will share practical insights on using AI not merely as a tool for greater efficiency, but to improve CX. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830008https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830008Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESForest Terrace Meiji Jingu is holding a bridal fair that includes a special opening of the historic building “桃林荘.” Visitors can experience the appeal of an exclusive Japanese-style wedding. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830007https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830007Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESおふろcafé yusa, operated by 株式会社旅館古窯, will hold the summer event “Cool off with ‘涼’: Yusa’s Summer” from June 15 to August 31, 2026. It will offer experiences themed around Yamagata culture, “heat” and “cool.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830006https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830006Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESモンテディオ山形’s signature stadium food, “Flame Curry Bread,” will return for a 1-day-only sale at the Jリーグ All-Star, to be held at the Japan National Stadium on June 13, 2026, following an official request from Jリーグ. It will be sold by 株式会社明友 (古窯グループ), with a total of 1,500 pieces planned for sale. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830005https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830005Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社一宝’s 工房Smith札幌 and 京王プラザホテル札幌’s “鉄板焼やまなみ” have teamed up for the first time. Starting June 10, 2026, they will offer a special weekday-lunch-only plan that makes a silver ring-making experience effectively free. The premium date plan is limited to 2 couples per day. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830004https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830004Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES京王プラザホテル札幌 and 工房Smith札幌 have launched a collaboration campaign offering a free silver ring-making experience to 50 hotel guests per month. The initiative offers a new form of hospitality that turns travel memories into keepsakes. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830003https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830003Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES京王プラザホテル札幌 and jewelry repair specialist RITZ GLANDE have launched a joint project. The campaign offers 1 free jewelry restoration (repolishing) service to hotel guests and visitors. At an atelier staffed by craftspeople, treasured jewelry is restored to like-new condition. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830002https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830002Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESGardening supplies wholesaler Kimura Green digitized its fax-based ordering operations with the “Pittaly Order” smartphone app, cutting order processing time by 83%. The change has eased workloads during busy periods and improved convenience for business partners. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830001https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830001Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTsuno Food Industrial and Tohoku University have won the 2026 Japanese Society of Nutrition and Food Science “Planning, Technology and Activity Award” for joint research on rice bran oil, which is rich in vitamins and biofactors. The research has contributed to improving the oil’s oxidative stability and identifying new health benefits, and is expected to help reduce food loss and support sustainable use of food resources. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n830000Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESLong-established Japanese confectioner お亀堂 has launched “酒まんじゅう 蓬莱泉 別撰,” a new product made with Okumikawa’s renowned sake “蓬莱泉 別撰.” Using sake and sake lees to the limit in both the dough and filling, it recreates sake’s distinctive aroma and umami for an experience of “eating sake.” https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829999Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESコンラッド東京 will hold its peach-themed “Peachful Afternoon Tea” for a limited time from August 1 to September 30, 2026. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829998https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829998Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社チェンジウェーブグループ President and CEO 佐々木裕子 will speak at “WE LEAD TOKYO,” a seminar hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, explaining why women’s advancement is important as a management strategy. The seminar will be held on June 29, 2026, and will support small and medium-sized businesses in strengthening their management through both theory and practice. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829997https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829997Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESMystery Channel has announced a special showcase of 3 new British mystery dramas, including a series starring Phyllis Logan, premiering exclusively in Japan for the first time over 3 consecutive weeks starting June 14. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829996https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829996Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe study confirmed that awareness of foreign workers’ enrollment in medical insurance promotes a preference for high-income groups. Whether people feel insecure about employment affects this impact. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829995https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829995Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESTalentX has released a white paper, “Engagement and Referral Recruitment,” explaining referral recruitment practices to improve employee experience and create fans of the organization. The paper examines structural challenges in referral recruitment and presents practical approaches. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829994https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829994Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社オミカレ partnered with Kanazawa City to hold the matchmaking event “恋フェス2026 in KANAZAWA.” The event drew 104 participants and achieved an 82.4% matching rate and 85.9% satisfaction rate. The success demonstrates the company’s strategy of working with local government and leveraging matchmaking expertise to build infrastructure for meeting people. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829993https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829993Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESGreen Carbon and South Korea's KIH have partnered to launch an agricultural carbon credit project in Vietnam. It is the first case aiming to apply the JCM. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829992https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829992Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESHotel New Otani Hakata will hold the “Super Sweets Buffet ~Aquam Lagoon~” for 2 days only, on July 11 and 12, 2026, featuring summer fruits. The buffet will offer sweets made with mangoes, melons and white peaches, along with live performances. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829991https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829991Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESAll-you-can-eat yakiniku restaurant Jyu-Jyu Karubi will offer shaved-ice cold noodles, eel, Umaibo and more for summer 2026 only. The B2C campaign aims to attract families and capitalize on summer demand. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829990https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829990Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESCyberAgent is releasing the second snack product with original stickers from “hololive Dreams,” hololive’s first smartphone game. It will be sold at FamilyMart and other outlets. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829989https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829989Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESSado Kisen will hold “Onboard Watching,” a parent-child shipboard experience event for elementary school students and their guardians, departing from Naoetsu, Niigata. The event aims to promote understanding of maritime affairs and marine conservation, and is an ideal way to make summer vacation memories. Part of the participation fee will be subsidized. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829988https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829988Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESMedia4u has earned ETOC’s Quality Telephone Service Provider certification. The company aims to strengthen measures against special fraud and provide reliable communications infrastructure. https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829987https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260609-09/index-en-p7.html#n829987Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn June 10, 2026, Fukushima Galilei will launch 3 models of vertical ice cream storage cabinets using R1234yf, a non-fluorocarbon refrigerant. The annual sales target is 500 units.