AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-15 00:00–03:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 1 countries/regions: Japan, 13 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en [Okayama University] Pests also die when they consume caffeine: Study reveals its effects on beetles that damage stored grainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n995341https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n995341Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:40:33 +0900JapanPR TIMESA research group at Okayama University has found that caffeine negatively affects the growth and reproduction of the red flour beetle, a stored-grain pest, by shortening its lifespan and delaying its development, demonstrating its potential as a new pest management tool. Oxford University wins the 3rd FT Nikkei UK Ekiden! Participating universities grow from 3 to 17 in 3 years as Japan-born ekiden takes root as a sport in Britainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n995342https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n995342Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:31:16 +0900JapanPR TIMESEkiden Group Ltd. held the 3rd FT Nikkei UK Ekiden in Britain on June 12, 2026. Oxford University won the university division, while マーシュ won the corporate division. With the number of participating universities expanding to 17, the event underscored how ekiden culture is taking root in Britain. [Okayama University] Okayama University technical staff member certified as an Okayama University research and development management professional: Advancing an environment where researchers can focus on research and enhancing staff expertisehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n995340https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n995340Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:03:26 +0900JapanPR TIMESOkayama University announced that it has newly certified Yuri Nakamura, a technical specialist in its General Technical Division, as an Okayama University research and development management professional. Hidden lymphoma may be detected during cancer immunotherapy [Okayama University, 愛媛県立中央病院, 九州大学病院]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n993180https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n993180Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:33:38 +0900JapanPR TIMESA research group including Okayama University has identified how hidden lymphoma can become apparent during cancer immunotherapy, though this occurs at an extremely low frequency. The group recommends regular checkups to enable treatment to continue safely. サブスクライン、LINE配信を“1人ずつ違う1通”に変える「AIパーソナライズ配信」を提供開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n993178https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n993178Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:11:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESSubscLine Inc. has launched AI Personalized Delivery, a new feature that automatically personalizes LINE messages for each recipient. [Okayama University] President Yasutomo Nasu discusses the future of regional food at the LBS Club Setouchi Meeting 2026 Spring: Setouchi's Food for the Futurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n993179https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n993179Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:06:36 +0900JapanPR TIMESOkayama University President Yasutomo Nasu spoke at the LBS Club Setouchi Meeting 2026 Spring event held on May 18, 2026. He discussed the future of regional food and the creation of new industries with local business leaders, including through industry-academia-government collaboration. [LINE Manga] BLEACH's Thousand-Year Blood War arc goes free starting today, June 15 (Monday)! Anniversary gacha offering guaranteed manga coins or time-saving items runs for 2 days onlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n993177https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n993177Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESLINE Manga and ebookjapan launched commemorative events on June 15, 2026, including free access to BLEACH's final arc, Thousand-Year Blood War, and a gacha campaign. TV anime Dr. STONE x Space Travelium TeNQ exhibition ROAD TO THE MOON unveils new visual featuring characters in spacesuits!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n993176https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n993176Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA collaboration exhibition, ROAD TO THE MOON, featuring the TV anime Dr. STONE will be held at the space experience facility Space Travelium TeNQ starting July 18, 2026. The event will include the release of a newly drawn visual, special events and tickets bundled with exclusive merchandise. Live-action short film Yakan Family da zo! surpasses 21 million views: Season 2 introduces actress Shiori Kubo for the first time as the grown-up Aichan, a young woman devoted to Shin-chan!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n993175https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n993175Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESコカ・コーラシステム has cast Shiori Kubo in episode 3 of season 2 of Yakan Family da zo!, releasing it on June 15. A collaboration bottle will also go on sale the same day. Gothic wa Mahou Otome: Hurry Up and Make a Pact! adds a special familiar to mark CAVE's 32nd anniversary; minigames and campaigns are also underway on the special website!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n993174https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n993174Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo celebrate its 32nd anniversary, CAVE has introduced the limited-edition familiar Raiko, a special stage and prize campaigns in Gothic wa Mahou Otome. The initiative boosts fan engagement and highlights the value of its classic IP. A single flower where passion and delicacy coexist. Emerging artist [KANAKA] releases latest single Flower.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n993173https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n993173Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESArtist KANAKA began streaming the new song Flower on June 15, 2026. The artist has drawn attention for a distinctive sensibility and fashion-forward style, with the fusion of music and culture earning praise. 2 rearranged soundtrack albums from Megami Tensei I and II now available via Bandai Namco Game Music!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n993172https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n993172Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBandai Namco has begun distributing the rearranged soundtrack from Megami Tensei I and II worldwide. Composer 増子津可燦（司） personally reworked the music, offering fans a new experience. [Okayama University] Okayama Semiconductor Research and Education Promotion Committee holds its 2026 annual meeting: Strengthening industry-academia-government ties and accelerating the development of advanced talent with a broad view of the entire supply chainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n993171https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260615-00/index-en.html#n993171Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:52:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Okayama Semiconductor Research and Education Promotion Committee, led by Okayama University, held its 2026 annual meeting and elected Professor Kenji Tsuruta as its inaugural chair. It decided to accelerate the development of advanced talent with a broad view of the entire supply chain.