AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-16 03:00–06:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-03/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 1 countries/regions: Japan, 11 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en “Tanrei Green Label” × “Mrs. GREEN APPLE” releases its first 6 AR videos! Mrs. GREEN APPLE appears as mini figures about 5 cm tallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-03/index-en.html#n1023072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-03/index-en.html#n1023072Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKirin Brewery is collaborating with Mrs. GREEN APPLE to release the AR video “Mrs. Green Label Camera” starting June 22, 2026. Hold a smartphone over a can to see mini characters appear and enjoy a music experience. [Sharing the appeal of our signature product; first up is the “Founding Anniversary Pack”] “Original Chicken: Discover the Secret to Its Deliciousness” campaign starts June 17 (Wednesday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-03/index-en.html#n1023071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-03/index-en.html#n1023071Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJapan KFC will launch the “Original Chicken: Discover the Secret to Its Deliciousness” campaign on June 17. The Founding Anniversary Pack and a new TV commercial will strengthen the brand’s value. [Series sales surpass 100 million bags※] Haruka Igawa appears in a new commercial for “Premium Calorie Limit,” the top product in the Calorie Limit series!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-03/index-en.html#n1023070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-03/index-en.html#n1023070Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESファンケル will air a new commercial for “Premium Calorie Limit” nationwide starting June 16. Featuring Haruka Igawa, it shows her enjoying meals while using Calorie Limit. The commercial promotes the latest product from the popular supplement series, which has surpassed 100 million bags in cumulative sales. Uncovering the mechanism that clears blockages in the ribosome tunnel — YheS pulls tRNA to restart the ribosome — [東京大学, 東京科学大学, 岡山大学, 科学技術振興機構]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-03/index-en.html#n1023069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-03/index-en.html#n1023069Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:33:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES東京大学 and others have uncovered the mechanism by which YheS releases stalled translation in ribosomes. They structurally elucidated how translation resumes when YheS pulls tRNA, raising hopes for applications in the bioindustry. [岡山大学] Taiwanese elementary school students visit Okayama University Elementary Schoolhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-03/index-en.html#n1023068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-03/index-en.html#n1023068Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:15:17 +0900JapanPR TIMESOkayama University Elementary School held an exchange event with students from 3 elementary schools in Taiwan. The event aimed to deepen international education through cultural exchange and joint classes, and was significant in strengthening educational ties between Japan and Taiwan. [岡山大学] “Photonexus” holds its 8th meeting — A hub for knowledge and the future connected by light, aiming to bring disciplines togetherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-03/index-en.html#n1023064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-03/index-en.html#n1023064Tue, 16 Jun 2026 03:03:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES岡山大学 held the 8th meeting of “Photonexus.” Researchers from different fields are working together on a foundation of photonics, aiming to create new research. “What are we trying to respond to through our work?” The challenge of creating essential value through spatial designhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-03/index-en.html#n1023077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-03/index-en.html#n1023077Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSalad Bowl Company has adopted “a design — responding through design” as its new slogan and declared its commitment to pursuing the essential value of spatial design. It highlighted the importance of real-world experiences in the age of AI. NICI × RAMIDUShttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-03/index-en.html#n1023076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-03/index-en.html#n1023076Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA new collection created through a collaboration between NICI and RAMIDUS will go on sale on June 20, 2026. The collection features items that reimagine the classic “LOVE BEAR” in blackout fabric. Announcement of the appointment of a vice president as representative director and the new management structurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-03/index-en.html#n1023075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-03/index-en.html#n1023075Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES旭光精工 appointed 渡邉拓也 as vice president and representative director in June 2026 and launched a new management structure to strengthen decision-making speed and corporate value, laying the groundwork for becoming a century-old company. [ハウステンボス exclusive] The 2nd release of Nikkorino plush toys, its first theme park collaboration, is coming! Sales are scheduled to begin June 15 (Monday).https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-03/index-en.html#n1023074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-03/index-en.html#n1023074Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCapsule toy maker Qualia will release the 2nd limited-edition plush toy collaboration with ハウステンボス and “Nikkorino” starting June 15, 2026. The collection features 6 plush toy designs inspired by seasonal flowers, expected to be popular on social media. CM Plus forms strategic partnership with Singapore’s Memsift Innovations — Bringing circular water treatment infrastructure to Asia’s advanced manufacturing sectorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-03/index-en.html#n1023073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-03/index-en.html#n1023073Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCM Plus Singapore and Memsift Innovations have formed a strategic partnership to bring circular water treatment infrastructure to Asia’s advanced manufacturing sector.