AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-16 06:00–09:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 1 countries/regions: Japan, 66 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Gunma Prefecture to hold creative experience workshop “tsukurun trial in Ota City”—a first step toward becoming a digital creator in Ota City (Ota City, Gunma Prefecture)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025338https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025338Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:44:37 +0900JapanPR TIMESGunma Prefecture will hold the digital creativity workshop “tsukurun trial in Ota City” for elementary, junior high and high school students. Aimed at nurturing future creators, it is attracting attention as a form of local educational support. [Survey on sago dessert shops] Will customers stay away even with 80% product satisfaction and 100% service ratings? The “surprising pitfall” driving repeat customers away, revealed by mystery shopping at popular Asian dessert shops serving sagohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025339https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025339Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:41:32 +0900JapanPR TIMESインパクトフィールド conducted mystery shopping at 5 sago dessert shops in Tokyo. Products and service received high ratings, but willingness to return stood at just 80%, revealing that small details in the store environment are key. [富士フイルム to speak] Improving business operations, starting with going paperlesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025340https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025340Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES清和ビジネス and 富士フイルム will hold an online seminar on June 25, 2026, about improving business operations through paperless initiatives. The seminar will offer practical perspectives on promoting digital transformation. StandardAI to exhibit at “Contact Center MashUpBOX 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025354Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESStandardAI will exhibit at “Contact Center MashUpBOX 2026,” a specialized contact center event taking place in July 2026. It will showcase its AI-powered tool “オペすいすい” and highlight ways to improve operational efficiency. 一般財団法人夢投資財団、新ブランド「ささえ財団」を始動https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025353https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025353Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES一般財団法人夢投資財団 announced its new brand, “ささえ財団,” on June 2. It has clarified its mission of supporting local changemakers and also launched an online dialogue series. [Bear safety] Additional production approved for portable bear deterrent “イカズチ,” which has received more than 100 inquiries｜Delivery planned for early Julyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025352Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES岐阜県の防除研究所 has approved additional production of “イカズチ,” a bear deterrent device that has received more than 100 inquiries. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in early July 2026 to meet rising demand. “Supervised sauna-meal ramen” project launches to transform customer traffic at bath facilities｜First installment: Ofuro no Osama Machida store × SUSURU TV. (On sale June 26, Bath Day)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025351Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESマフモ has teamed up with ramen YouTuber SUSURU to produce “sauna-meal ramen,” a supervised ramen product for bath facilities. The first installment will go on sale at the Ofuro no Osama Machida store on June 26, 2026. [Build a house list you can put to work immediately] テクロ to explain methods for improving conversion to sales meetings in the AI era at a seminar on July 2 (Thu.) from 12:00https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025350Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESテクロが7月2日に開催されるウェビナーで、AI時代に適応したハウスリスト育成と商談化率向上の手法を解説する。BtoB企業のマーケ担当者向け。 神奈川中央交通 to promote driver health management and operational efficiency using the “Wellnee Sleep” sleep-monitoring device and a drug screening testing servicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025349Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES神奈川中央交通 has introduced the “Wellnee Sleep” sleep-monitoring device and wipe-based drug testing to strengthen driver health management. The measures improve operational efficiency, reduce the burden on drivers and contribute to safe operations. 【CoCo Bubble Tea監修】夏の定番『楊枝甘露(ヤンジーガンルー)』をグミで再現！全国のセブン‐イレブンにて先行発売。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025348Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCoCo Bubble Teaが監修した『ヤンジーガンルー風グミ』が、Tastea Trustea Japanとukkaの共同開発により全国のセブン‐イレブンで発売される。飲むスイーツを食べるスイーツに再現し、新たな体験を提供。 Viltrox launches the lightweight short telephoto lens “AF 90mm F2.2 EVO,” delivering serious portrait photography with a 135mm-equivalent focal length on APS-Chttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025347Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESViltrox will launch the lightweight short telephoto lens “AF 90mm F2.2 EVO,” designed for APS-C cameras, on June 16, 2026. Its 135mm-equivalent angle of view and F2.2 maximum aperture enable high-quality portrait photography. IRISデータラボ to hold major conference “Atouch Commerce Conference 2026” for the first time on Monday, July 6!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025346https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025346Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESIRISデータラボ will hold “Atouch Commerce Conference 2026” for the first time on July 6, 2026. Leading companies including 資生堂 and オイシックス will speak and share the latest commerce strategies using LINE. (Announcement) ダイナミックマッププラットフォーム to hold joint seminar with NVIDIA and MathWorks｜Showcasing the generation of training and validation data for physical AI using high-precision 3D map data and simulationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025345https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025345Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESダイナミックマッププラットフォーム will hold an online seminar with NVIDIA and MathWorks on training and validating physical AI using high-precision 3D map data. The seminar will present a data-generation ecosystem for AI development. Ease strain on the neck and hips and become more immersed in reading. New launch: an ergonomically designed “chair for reading”! Make time spent with books more rewarding. Reservations are now open to try it at the Minami-Aoyama showroom.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025344https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025344Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESエムール launched the “chair for reading” on June 15, 2026. Its ergonomic design reduces strain on the neck and hips to enhance the reading experience. Customers can try it at the Minami-Aoyama showroom. [Koto Ward only] June-only campaign｜Collection of unused items found in apartment storage｜Gifts, presents and stockpiled goods also eligible｜まるっと本舗 unwanted-item collectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025343https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025343Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESまるっと本舗 is running a June campaign in Koto Ward only to collect unused items. Gifts and stockpiled goods are eligible for discounts of up to 1,000 yen. The campaign addresses demand for decluttering storage spaces. 【東北支社入荷情報】イトーキ「アクト メッシュ アルミ」肘無ハイバックチェアを仙台店に入荷https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025342https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025342Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESオフィスバスターズ東北支社がイトーキ製「アクト メッシュ アルミ」チェアを仙台店に入荷。B2B・B2C問わずオフィス環境改善を検討する顧客に提案。 Scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026｜“Management Talent Development Seminar” for transport company presidents｜株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティングhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025341https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025341Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES船井総研SC will hold an online seminar on management development for transport companies on July 22, 2026. The seminar will focus on developing leaders to address labor shortages and labor regulations. Stayway, operator of 補助金クラウド, enters business partnership with 西部ガス｜Accelerating open innovation and creating new customer experiences to address the management challenges of local businesseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025333https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025333Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:26:13 +0900JapanPR TIMESStayway and 西部ガス have entered a business partnership to expand subsidy support for businesses in the Kyushu region. The partnership will accelerate solutions to management challenges through open innovation. [Seeking sponsors for illuminated bamboo lanterns] Ice Fest & Asian Night Market 2026 at Sunpu Castle Park! Let your message shine on a summer night in Shizuoka alongside the glow of bamboo lanterns.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025334https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025334Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Ice Fest & Asian Night Market will be held at Sunpu Castle Park in Shizuoka City in July 2026, and businesses are being invited to sponsor illuminated bamboo lanterns. The event aims to revitalize the community and provide families with an extraordinary experience. Meeting the needs of the times, including AI, labor shortages and inbound tourism: バルテック’s “MOT Series” surpasses 33,000 cumulative company installationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025293https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025293Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESバルテック’s “MOT Series” has surpassed 33,000 cumulative company installations. Its latest features, including AI-powered automatic transcription, multilingual interpretation and AI cameras, address the needs of the times, such as labor shortages and inbound tourism. Ubie’s 鹿野壮 to speak ── Offers to hold July 15 webinar for engineers on “Parallel development environments for Claude Code”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025294https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025294Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:01:11 +0900JapanPR TIMESUbie’s 鹿野壮 will present a parallel development environment using the AI coding agent “Claude Code” at a free webinar hosted by Offers. The event will be held online on July 15, 2026. 株式会社Kaito unveils service offering to “evaluate” corporate purchasing and procurement priceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025324https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025324Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Kaito announced 3 new services that objectively evaluate corporate procurement prices. The services analyze whether prices are appropriate and support management decisions. Analyze yourself for job hunting or a career change in “1 minute.” Free “Work Type Diagnosis 16” tool reveals your strengths at work now availablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025323https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025323Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESANCa Inc. has launched “Work Type Diagnosis 16,” a free self-analysis tool for job hunting and career changes. It visualizes your strengths at work in 1 minute and can be used to develop a personal pitch. Yakushima architecture firm named the world’s best. tono selected as Best Sustainability Firm at the Architizer A+ Awards 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025322https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025322Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMEStono, an architecture firm based on Yakushima, was selected as Best Sustainability Firm at the Architizer A+ Awards 2026. It is the first firm from Japan to achieve this in the category. “Ring box reveal” proposal experiences boost men’s interest in bridal eventshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025321https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025321Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESOrkos surveyed 93 men whose proposals were successful. A total of 74.7% said experiences that delighted their partners influenced their interest in weddings and photo weddings. Regardless of whether they had an engagement ring, 84.9% plan to attend a bridal event. Gift campaign collaboration between Italian furniture brand “Calligaris” and Italian fragrance brand “Dr.Vranjes”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025320https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025320Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESItalian furniture brand “Calligaris” and fragrance brand “Dr.Vranjes” are holding a gift campaign in Japan only. The first 100 customers who spend at least 200,000 yen will receive a fragrance. The campaign aims to strengthen the shared brand experience. [Free] SaMD × cybersecurity: An in-depth look at trends in review findingshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025319https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025319Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA free hybrid event on cybersecurity for SaMD will be held on June 24, 2026. Experts will explain trends in review findings and share the latest developments from a practical perspective. “O SKIN&HAIR” joins this summer as the latest addition to the fourth installment of the capsule surprises in Mama&Baby’s popular “Special Kit” gift.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025318https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025318Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMama&Baby has added new products from “O SKIN&HAIR” to its “Special Kit.” The lineup features products focused on skin and hair care and made with carefully selected naturally derived ingredients. The collaboration between brands that prioritize environmental responsibility and organic products is drawing attention. ピンクフォンカンパニー、テレビ朝日と初タッグ新作3DCGショートアニメーションシリーズ『モモモ！ニニモ』を共同制作https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025317https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025317Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESピンクフォンカンパニーとテレビ朝日が初の提携で3DCGショートアニメ『モモモ！ニニモ』を共同制作し、2027年1月より放送開始。家族向けのノンバーバルコメディで、グローバル展開も視野。 Zero sensation when worn! “Netsu SEE,” a heat stress sensor that attaches to helmetshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025316https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025316Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTanizawa Seisakusho has unveiled “Netsu SEE,” a heatstroke sensor that attaches to helmets. It helps detect abnormalities early at construction sites and will make its first public appearance at CSPI2026. Ocean to exhibit at “Retail Tech Osaka”! Get the full picture of how to comply with the new tax-free shopping systemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025315https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025315Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESOceanが2026年7月の『リテールテック大阪』に出展し、新免税制度対応のプラットフォーム『Ocean Tax Refund』を紹介。導入コスト0円で小売店支援。 “Japan has value that the world has yet to discover.” Launch of a “Context Translation Platform” for global markets, using Expert Graph Global Edition to pass on know-howhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025314https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025314Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCROSS Business Producers has launched “Context Translation Platform,” which communicates Japanese companies’ technology, culture and management know-how to overseas audiences. Using Expert Graph Global Edition, it translates value while conveying its context. With the maglev opening in sight, development of the west side of Nagoya Station moves forward: Official website launched for the Nagoya Station Taiko-dori Exit Community Development Councilhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025313https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025313Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESトガル株式会社 has launched the official website for the Nagoya Station Taiko-dori Exit Community Development Council on the west side of Nagoya Station. The site aims to strengthen the area’s brand ahead of the maglev opening and serve as a hub for regional collaboration and information sharing. Cios delivers autonomous transport robot “TUGBOT2” to logistics site operated by ニチレイロジグループhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025312https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025312Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCios delivered the autonomous transport robot “TUGBOT2” to a logistics site operated by ニチレイロジグループ, helping reduce staffing needs and improve productivity in refrigerated logistics. 【Ⅾ2Ⅽ業界最強の2人が両社の裏側を丸裸に】「Commerce NEXT」リアル交流会にユーグレナ、スピックが登壇https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025311https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025311Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESユーグレナとスピックのD2C業界のトップリーダーが、Commerce NEXTのリアル交流会で特別講演。ヒット商品の裏側を対談形式で公開し、業界の注目を集める。 Viltrox launches “AF 75mm F1.8 EVO,” a medium telephoto portrait lens for APS-Chttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025310https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025310Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESViltrox will launch the APS-C-compatible medium telephoto lens “AF 75mm F1.8 EVO” on June 16, 2026. Its high performance, light weight and affordable price support portrait photography. [July 29] 7th IPO Study Session in Tokyo: Former Greenmonster CFO Kaihara to speak! “Taking an IPO forward with a lean team: Practical insights into going public”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025309https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025309Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBridge Consulting Group will hold its 7th IPO Study Session in Tokyo on July 29, 2026. Kaihara, former CFO of Greenmonster, will share insights into successfully going public with a lean team. Blue Bottle Coffee reimagines iced espresso drinks. “Kyoto-Style Espresso,” inspired by Kyoto’s water-drip coffee culture, makes its debuthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025308https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025308Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBlue Bottle Coffee has unveiled “Kyoto-Style Espresso,” a new brewing method inspired by Kyoto’s water-drip coffee culture. It will be available first at locations in Shibuya, Harajuku and Kamakura starting June 16, 2026. The company is proposing a new standard for iced drinks. Antigravity A1 integrates with Nossa360’s “real-time remote site management system”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025307https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025307Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Antigravity A1 drone has integrated with Nossa360, and Tokyu Construction has adopted the real-time remote site management system. The move significantly strengthens information sharing and safety management at construction sites. CYBERDYNE、ペガサス・テック・ベンチャーズ運営の100億円規模CVCファンドを設立https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025306https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025306Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCYBERDYNEとペガサス・テック・ベンチャーズが100億円のCVCファンドを設立。フィジカルAIやロボティクス分野のグローバルスタートアップに投資し、技術開発と事業共創を加速する。 [Same-day shipping orders available from June 15] 3rd collaboration between organizing consultant Mako Ikeda and HAYNI. A grown-up shoulder bag, “Thuki,” to rely on when you have a lot to carryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025305https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025305Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESHAYNI has released “Thuki,” its 3rd collaborative bag with organizing consultant Mako Ikeda. Designed for adult women who have a lot to carry, it focuses on storage capacity and ease of use. 【岡田結実×村田祐基（超特急）】ContentAge制作作品が月間1位を獲得https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025304https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025304Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA short drama produced by ContentAge and starring Yumi Okada and Yuki Murata as co-leads ranked first for the month on ReelShort. It drew attention as the first title in the platform’s full-scale rollout in Japan. Top speakers unveiled for “HR LEADERS CONFERENCE 2026,” a major in-person conference for HR professionals in Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025303https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025303Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESHajimari has announced the first speakers for its 2026 HR conference, “HR LEADERS CONFERENCE 2026.” Senior executives from companies including Panasonic and PeopleX will discuss AI and HR strategy, making the event an important gathering for the HR professional community. A fresh kind of magic quiz show that defies expectations, “Spot the Climax! Amazing Magic: The Trickster,” airs nationwide on the Tokai TV and Fuji TV networks on Saturday, June 20, at 23:40!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025302https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025302Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Spot the Climax! Amazing Magic: The Trickster,” a new kind of magic quiz show produced by Tokai TV, will air nationwide on June 20, 2026. Featuring the world’s top magicians, it offers a new form of entertainment that viewers can enjoy while puzzling over the tricks. ZETA SEARCH, an e-commerce product and site search engine, adopted for NY.ONLINE, the direct-operated fashion e-commerce site run by Daidoh Forwardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025301https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025301Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESZETA’s AI search engine ZETA SEARCH has been adopted for Daidoh Forward’s fashion e-commerce site NY.ONLINE. The move aims to improve users’ product discovery experience and convenience. アディダス ストア by ABC-MARTイオンモール岡崎店2026年6月19日（金）よりオープンhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025300https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025300Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESABC-MARTが2026年6月19日に愛知県岡崎市のイオンモールに「アディダス ストア by ABC-MART」を新規オープン。ストリートとスポーツを融合した新コンセプト店舗。 adidas Store by ABC-MART LaLaport Izumi to open on Saturday, June 20, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025299https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025299Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESABC-MART will open a new adidas Store by ABC-MART at LaLaport Izumi in Izumi, Osaka, on June 20, 2026. The new-concept store focuses on apparel and combines sports with street culture. The grand prize winner of the “anan Manga Awards” reaches its moving conclusion! Mio Hamaya’s Yamatowa Koi no Mahoroba final volume 9 goes on sale Tuesday, June 16!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025298https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025298Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMio Hamaya’s youth romantic comedy Yamatowa Koi no Mahoroba concludes with its final volume 9, going on sale June 16, 2026. The award-winning title, which centers on ancient burial mounds and campus life, won the anan Manga Award. Yakiniku King’s Marv Urayasu location to grand-open on Tuesday, June 30, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025297https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025297Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESYakiniku King will open a new location, Marv Urayasu, in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, on June 30, 2026. The brand’s 369th location will offer all-you-can-eat yakiniku with table-side ordering, marking further expansion for a brand popular with families. Up to 70% off: Shufunotomo launches a huge sale of more than 3,000 e-books starting June 16! A wide selection spans parenting, fortune-telling and comics, as well as cooking and practical tips for coping with rising prices.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025296https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025296Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark its 110th anniversary, Shufunotomo will launch a major sale on June 16, offering more than 3000 e-books at up to 70% off. The sale focuses on practical books for everyday life and addresses consumers’ need to save. ReoNa’s 13th single, “Lv.1 職業：人間,” the ending theme for the TV anime The Exiled Reincarnated Heavy Knight Is Unstoppable with Game Knowledge, set for release on Wednesday, 8/26! Audio will also be unveiled for the first time in part in the second main trailer!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025295https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025295Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSinger ReoNa’s 13th single, “Lv.1 職業：人間,” has been selected as the ending theme for the TV anime The Exiled Reincarnated Heavy Knight Is Unstoppable with Game Knowledge and will be released on August 26, 2026. An advance digital release has also begun. music2.0 to present special collaborative performance “Wabisabi Music #1 – Particles” with ラサール大学（La Salle-URL）https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025290https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025290Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:24:50 +0900JapanPR TIMESmusic2.0 will present “Wabisabi Music #1 – Particles,” a special performance combining traditional art with science and music, in Barcelona in collaboration with La Salle University. The event is part of Sónar+D 2026 and reflects deeper international creative experimentation. BOD releases helpful resource, “Key Terms in Logistics Management”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025291https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025291Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBOD has released a free glossary of key terms in logistics management. It organizes knowledge into 3 steps—strategy, operations and practical work—to support companies in improving their business operations. Iconic scenes from Initial D brought to life in all-over embroidery: limited-edition Initial D sukajan jacket unveiledhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025292https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025292Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:15:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESCAMSHOP.JP, a novelty goods brand for vehicle fans, has released a limited-edition sukajan jacket featuring iconic scenes from Initial D rendered entirely in embroidery. A high-quality collectible that fans won’t want to miss. New product: Launch of MIRAI-X KUMA, a video-AI bear detection system.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025274https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025274Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSOREST will begin shipping its video-AI bear detection system, MIRAI-X KUMA, on June 22, 2026. The company will also offer a generative AI integration option and promote adoption by local governments and industrial facilities. The first nationwide (according to the secretariat): “all-inclusive experience across an entire hot spring town,” allowing guests to freely visit 16 inns, 13 bathhouses and 25 businesseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025281https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025281Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESIn June 2026, Fukushima’s Iizaka Onsen district will launch the nation’s first “all-inclusive experience across an entire hot spring town.” 16 inns and 25 businesses are joining forces to revitalize the whole area. Singapore-government-approved GGA launches one-stop service covering all global assignment procedures under the only comprehensive license held by a Japanese companyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025280https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025280Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGGA, the only Japanese academic credential evaluation agency certified by the Singapore government, is expanding its services to cover universities worldwide. The move will strengthen support for Japanese companies expanding overseas. Does career autonomy boost organizational productivity? Exploring the relationship between individual growth and organizational outcomes in the era of human capital managementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025279https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025279Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Protean Career Association will hold a free online seminar on June 26, 2026, on the relationship between career autonomy and organizational productivity. It will analyze the link between personal growth and organizational outcomes using data from 4designs. New ARCAM A15+ and A5+ integrated amplifiers deliver lower noise through redesigned circuitry and improved sound quality through optimized key componentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025278https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025278Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESHarman International will launch the new ARCAM A15+ and A5+ amplifiers in June 2026. Redesigned circuitry and optimized components improve sound quality, as the company seeks to strengthen its position in the high-fidelity audio market. Star-studded cast including Mayu Yokota, Neru Nagahama and Riho Nakamura! The trusted No. 1 “VOCE Best Cosmetics of the First Half of 2026” kicks offhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025277https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025277Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBeauty magazine VOCE has announced its best cosmetics of the first half of 2026. Models Mayu Yokota, Neru Nagahama and Riho Nakamura appear in the feature, drawing attention to the trusted No. 1 results selected by 72 experts from 2383 submitted products. Yoji Iwase, beautiful enough to be a national treasure, makes his first-ever beauty magazine cover on the special edition of VOCE’s August issue!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025276https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025276Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESRising actor Yoji Iwase graces the cover of the special edition of beauty magazine VOCE’s August issue, marking his first beauty magazine cover. A summer-themed photoshoot and premium bonuses are also attracting attention. Minami Hamabe showcases 2 summer makeup looks, “cute” and “beautiful”; VOCE’s August issue goes on sale Monday, June 22!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025275https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025275Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESActress Minami Hamabe graces the cover of VOCE’s August issue and showcases 2 summer makeup looks. The issue also looks back at her work in the first half of 2026 and explores changes in her approach to health. On sale June 22. [Edogawa Ward] MAISON Riam Nishi-Kasai Station Front strengthens its focus on salon ambiance with the application of the antioxidant coating Naturia Coat. It also launches new services for ingrown nail correction and problem nail care.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025269https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025269Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMAISON Riam Nishi-Kasai Station Front in Edogawa Ward has applied an antioxidant coating to enhance its space while launching new services, including ingrown nail correction. The salon is focused on customer comfort and well-being. DeasyCare, a research and development and demonstration center for the DeasyCare disposable diaper shredding system, opens in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025263https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025263Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe DeasyCare Project has opened a research and development center in Yokosuka for its DeasyCare disposable diaper shredding system. It aims to help address waste management challenges in an aging society. Ryo Asai’s “Yutori Trilogy” essay series has also surpassed 550,000 copies! [Includes handwritten comments from the author]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025262https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025262Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESRyo Asai’s Yutori Trilogy essay series has surpassed 550,000 copies in cumulative sales. Buzz on social media and readers’ sense of connection have helped bring the series renewed attention. The essays have drawn strong interest as works by the author of a Honya Taisho-winning novel. [Inagi City only] June-only campaign to collect recital merchandise from discontinued lessons; costumes, accessories and sheet music accepted | Marutto Honpo junk removalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025256https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260616-06/index-en.html#n1025256Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESまるっと本本舗, a collection service for unwanted items, will run a campaign in June limited to Inagi City, collecting goods from recitals for lessons people have graduated from. The service will offer discounts of up to 1,000 yen, including on cherished items, to help households declutter.