AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-18 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 107 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 76 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en OrcaRouter adds support for Thai, Dutch and Indonesian — AI gateway with 200+ models expands language support across Southeast Asia and Europehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1100010https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1100010Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES HIMEHINA’s “Ai-hō Dance Hall” music video surpasses 50 million views!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1100012https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1100012Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Bringing the excitement of the 2025 Tokyo performance and 2026 Fukuoka homecoming performance to Osaka — Taiko drummer Yamabe Taishi’s performance “Panta Rhei” to be staged in Osaka! Performance at NHK Osaka Hall on Dec. 11 (Fri.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1100011https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1100011Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ME-Q publishes “2026 Original Goods Popularity Ranking TOP 10” | A guide to popular products recommended for fan activities, sales, gifts and promotional giveawayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099678Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:29:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES “RAPSTAR 2025” finalist Masato Hayashi to release advance single “Tokyo on a Rampage” from upcoming album on July 1 (Wed.); release party limited to 200 people to be held in Shibuya on July 5 (Sun.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099679Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:20:44 +0900JapanPR TIMES Dokie AI unveils “Custom Template” feature for using company templateshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099459https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099459Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:14:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES Georgia’s national-structure hacking approach, which carried out astonishing deregulation under the banner “Sell everything except the national flag,” to be discussed as 少数株ドットコム holds its 4th sessionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099460https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099460Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:08:50 +0900JapanPR TIMES 少数株ドットコム to hold July 11 webinar on medium- and long-term investment opportunities exploiting “distortions” in Georgia’s financial and real estate marketshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099461https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099461Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:05:51 +0900JapanPR TIMES Winners of the “3rd Kansai Mirai Venture Award ‘Mirai Way’” announcedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099143https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099143Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Miyata Manamo】The 4th special photo exhibition “#6E0304” to be held in Tokyo’s Ebisu!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099142https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099142Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The popular food festival that drew more than 260,000 people over Golden Week makes its first stop at Boat Race Heiwajima!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099141https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099141Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Saigo no Seitai Hakken branch, a clinic specializing in myofascial release by physical therapists, to open on June 18, 2026. A 7-minute walk from Hachiken Station in Sapporo’s Nishi Ward.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099140https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099140Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES OrcaRouter adds support for OpenAI Codex CLI — Access more than 200 LLMs directly from coding agents, with 0% token markup and just 3 lines of setuphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099139https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099139Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFlashLabs announced that its AI gateway OrcaRouter now supports OpenAI Codex CLI. Developers can make optimal use of more than 200 LLMs depending on the task and cut AI coding costs by about 40%. “Welland Valley & Valley Shiraz” holds a Father’s Day sale, sharing the depth of Barossa Valley. Proven popular red wines and new products make ideal Father’s Day giftshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099138https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099138Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES G'day Wine launches 3 new red wines for its Father’s Day sale. Australian red wine gifts offered with gratitude, including original blue gift wrapping that makes them easy to give to fathershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099137https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099137Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES THE YELLOW MONKEY’s VR live exhibition “THE YELLOW MONKEY Sparkle Planet X -exhibition-” to tour Tokyo, Aichi and Hyogo starting August 17, 2026 (Mon.)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099136https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099136Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Gaming industry】A deep dive into differences in UI design and culture between Japan and the West! Free streaming of archives from the popular “Game UI Design in the Global Era” seminar on 7/6 (Mon.) and 7/10 (Fri.), and more!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099135https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099135Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Survey report】100% of existing clients want AI-powered website productionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099144https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1099144Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:45:29 +0900JapanPR TIMES Authentic CrossFit gym “クロスフィット元町” to open in Kobe’s Motomachi in June 2026 — Creating a new community with in-house-developed equipmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098917https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098917Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:42:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES The new summer anime fantasy “The World’s Strongest Rearguard: The Novice Explorer of the Labyrinth Country,” a talked-about isekai story featuring the “strongest support class,” to air simultaneously with its terrestrial broadcast and stream exclusively for free on ABEMA!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098918Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES NIJISANJI COUNTDOWN LIVE “CROSSING TONES” [Blu-ray] Package and bonus item designs, plus Liver Camera information revealed! In-store campaign to celebrate the release!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098921https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098921Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES From the manga “Bakemonogatari,” the tragic young girl Tsubasa Hanekawa, possessed by the Sawarineko aberration, is now a figure. Available exclusively from あみあみ.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098920https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098920Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Cloud sharing settings, data transmission, terms of use… Are you sure you’re using them safely? Free seminar on July 6 (Monday): “Basic Risks of Cloud Use That Are Easy to Overlook”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098919Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Announcement of the special exhibition “星野尚: Wooden Paintings—45 Years of Taracea”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098580https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098580Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:19:50 +0900JapanPR TIMES マックスマーラ presents its 2027 resort collection in Shanghai; a host of distinguished guests attend, including Hikari Mori, Michelle Yeoh, Katie Holmes and Maude Apatowhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098367https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098367Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:14:56 +0900JapanPR TIMES Preorders for the digital edition of the soccer action game “Captain Tsubasa 2 WORLD FIGHTERS” are now open for Nintendo Switch™! A broadcast featuring the first hands-on gameplay with special guests is also confirmed!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098368Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:13:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES When you become a cat, you can do whatever you want—meow!? Casual adventure game “Little Kitty, Big City: A Lost Kitten’s Stroll Through the City” is out todayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098369https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098369Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:04:43 +0900JapanPR TIMES “AI Firewall & Guardrails,” which protects businesses from the threat of social engineering attacks exploiting AI agent vulnerabilities, now available free through OrcaRouterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098377https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098377Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES First book by a popular Thai-language instructor on social media: Pim’s “A Book to Help You Read Thai: Learn About Thai Culture Through Thai Reading”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098376https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098376Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “ComiLab.” opens at イオンモール幕張新都心! More than 1,300 types of official merchandise from “Genshin Impact,” “Honkai: Star Rail,” “Honkai Impact 3rd” and “Zenless Zone Zero” come together!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098375https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098375Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Handmade Chinese zongzi for the Dragon Boat Festival season, supervised by the executive chef of 重慶飯店https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098374https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098374Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES LOVEBOAT “CLEAR SERIES” RELEASE!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098373https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098373Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The August 2026 issue of “Ray” goes on sale June 23 (Tuesday)! The regular edition cover features Mei Hata in her first solo cover, while the special edition cover welcomes “JI BLUE,” a special unit formed by JO1 and INI!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098372https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098372Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Nine groups, including Chotokkyu and M!LK, come together! All performances of “EBiDAN THE LIVE 2026” will once again be streamed live exclusively on U-NEXT! Special projects celebrating the 15th anniversary are also in the works!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098371https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098371Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Aftermath,” the first song from “NECLOGOS,” a music project originating from Kodansha’s cross-media content “ハンドレッドノート,” gets an MV release; music by Suisoh and vocals by arumahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098370https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098370Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Hakuhodo DY ONE begins handling OpenAI’s ChatGPT advertising pilot in Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098148https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098148Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:59:15 +0900JapanPR TIMES Jewelry brand ANNA DIAMOND to launch its first bridal collection, “Light - HIKARI Collection -,” on Sunday, July 5, 2026.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098149https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098149Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:58:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「アイドルマスター×相模原市」コラボ～765PRO ALLSTARSと巡る宇宙のまち～開催！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098150https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1098150Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:54:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Kanaya Hotel Bakery Headquarters Factory Shop reopens after renovation!】［A fresh start as a factory-direct outlet store!］https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097929https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097929Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:38:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES Volunteer ward mayors from 特別区長会 jointly submitted a request to 国土交通省 regarding the proper administration of the Private Lodging Businesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097930https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097930Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:37:37 +0900JapanPR TIMES N7, a clothing brand that designs garments around the body’s lines, to hold its first pop-up in Shibuya! New bust-focused bralettes and original protein smoothies to be unveiled. A Japanese wellness-inspired concept centered on pine trees takes the spotlighthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097931Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:33:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES マリオット・インターナショナル reaches its 10,000th property worldwide with the opening of JWマリオット・ランタンボール・リゾート＆スパ in Indiahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097932Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES Why do organizations slow down once they exceed 150 people? A new approach to company management transformed by AI agents to be unveiled July 30＜Free admission＞https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097936https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097936Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAt a seminar hosted by IPROS on July 30, AVILEN CEO Takahashi will speak. He will share examples of using AI agents internally to address challenges that arise as organizations grow. Admission is free. 「にじさんじ」debuting 「にじネイル Shiny」 merchandise! Sales begin June 19, 2026 (Friday) at 18:00!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097935Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Excel初心者向け】講義と演習で基礎からじっくりと学ぶ！7/2（木）～ 無料セミナー「前後編で学ぶ はじめてのExcel」（全20回）がスタート!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097934Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCreek & River Co., Ltd. is launching a 20-session free online seminar series for Excel beginners. Through lectures and exercises, it will teach skills ranging from the basics to practical applications in a step-by-step format. Idle RPG 『ドットアビス』 surpasses 1.5 million registered users! Pickup gacha featuring new SSR characters Diana and Levienne now available!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097933Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESDMM GAMES' RPG 『ドットアビス』 has reached 1.5 million registered users. To celebrate, a pickup gacha featuring new SSR characters 「ディアーナ」 and 「レヴィエーヌ」 will run through June 27. Following the strategic collaboration between OpenAI and dentsu Japan, 電通デジタル begins pilot operations as a domestic launch partner for the rollout of ChatGPT advertising in Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097744https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097744Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:25:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES Chatlock releases a special Father's Day message, proposing a new way of thinking about 「keys」 as our feelings for family evolvehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097745https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097745Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:24:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES Special footage of ジャクソン・ブラウン arrives! The film 『イミディエイト ファミリー』 opens June 19 (Friday)! An astonishing 98 songs, with the list of songs featured in the film also revealed! A music documentary with an astonishing 100% on Rotten Tomatoeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097746https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097746Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:20:57 +0900JapanPR TIMES A conversation with beauty and cosmetics print and web designer 三塚良枝, an expert in the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act: 「How to Create Designs with the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act in Mind」—video and article releasedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097749Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES yutori appoints 舩橋誠 as executive officer; he will lead the apparel business division and accelerate group growthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097748https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097748Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Popular illustrator 魔太郎's original character 「女忍-すみれ-」 has been turned into a figure. Available exclusively through あみあみ.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097747https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097747Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Business seminar hosted by 在日イタリア商工会議所: 「The Art and Business of Japanese Animation」 in Tokyohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097750https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097750Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:17:06 +0900JapanPR TIMES First event in Niigata Prefecture! 「Overcoming Labor Shortages! A Seminar on Robot Utilization for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses in Niigata」 to be held Tuesday, July 28, Reiwa 8https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097624https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097624Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:14:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES Grand prize winner at a meat festival attended by 400,000 people: 六本木にくる begins serving 「Miyazaki Beef Saikyo Miso Grill」, named Japan's besthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097625https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097625Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:14:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES タウンライフ未来総合研究所: 「Undecided」 tops the list for land budgets for custom-built homes at 38.2%—analysis of 152,153 cases reveals the size of the early-stage consideration segmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097626https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097626Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:13:00 +0900JapanPR TIMES Atlantic STARS to exhibit at PITTI IMMAGINE UOMO, one of the world's largest men's fashion trade shows, accelerating its expansion in the Japanese markethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097627https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097627Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:12:29 +0900JapanPR TIMES June 28 is 「Parfait Day」! What were the favorites chosen by 890 customers? Results of the 「Parfait & Shaved Ice Election」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097628https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097628Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:10:29 +0900JapanPR TIMES Launch of 「NINZIA Pancake Mix」, a gluten-free product made with konjac-derived ingredientshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097629https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097629Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Business seminar hosted by 在日イタリア商工会議所: 「Fashion Forward: Japan 2026 - Consumer Insights and Brand Strategy」 in Osakahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097630https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097630Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:07:07 +0900JapanPR TIMES Exclusive live stream of 『【June】HEROINES LEAGUE Ⅰ』, featuring groups from HEROINES competing, to air on ABEMA PPV from 14:00 on Thursday, June 25, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097631https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097631Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:01:59 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【FIORIA】Jewelry brand "FIORIA" produced by Chiaki (下山千晶) launches new line "TRIA"!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097632https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097632Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:01:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Report on the world's fastest screening released! 明良関根, 亜美小清水, 潤齋藤, 紘下野 and 崚汰鈴木 take the stage! The cast discuss the work's appeal and behind-the-scenes stories from recordinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097633Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:18 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe world's fastest screening of the TV anime 『天幕のジャードゥーガル』 was held, with the main cast in attendance. They discussed the work's appeal and behind-the-scenes production stories, building anticipation for its broadcast beginning in July. Four memorable scenes from the musical film 『メリリー・ウィー・ロール・アロング』, opening June 26 (Friday) at TOHOシネマズ 日比谷 and other theaters, have been unveiled! Comments have also arrived from 紗椰市川 and 翔真甲斐.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097634Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:06 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe film adaptation of the Broadway musical Merrily We Roll Along, winner of 4 Tony Awards, opens in theaters in Japan on June 26. Starring Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe. Kiyoharu unveils the second-half schedule for his 2026 national tour, “Amaru Hodo ni Rakuen”; 14 shows across regional areas including Akita, Yamagata and Tokushima for the first time in 20 years!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097655https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097655Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The staged reading “TV Anime ‘Petals of Reincarnation’—Song of the Sinful Flower” will be performed on Saturday, September 5, at the Zen-Dentsu Workers Hall Multipurpose Hall! Advance ticket sales beginhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097654https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097654Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Release event confirmed! Celebrating the release of “Kogane-iro no Mermaid” by 森田美勇人!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097653https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097653Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 20 acts announced for the 2nd lineup of “Kagayaki Fest 2026,” the largest idol festival in Hokuriku・The official Kagayaki Fest app is now available・Limited-quantity advance sales of “Kagayaki Fest All-Access Tickets” are underway!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097652https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097652Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Japanese edition of annual report “AI Threat Report 2026” released—while AI adoption stands at 88%, security assessments are at 37%; 97% of organizations breached via AI lacked basic access controlshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097651Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES New release from ロイヤルミント! Coin marks 500th anniversary of the Crown’s issuancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097650https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097650Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Japan women’s national team U-20 (Junior) to compete in the Handball World Championship opening June 24; all matches to be livestreamed on the official IHF YouTube channelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097649Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Online lottery “9-nine- Ruler’s Crown Lottery: A Healing Moment with Cat-Eared Maids” to launch June 24, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097648https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097648Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES moxymill opens applications for auditions for new members! Selected members will begin activities this fall as the new moxymill!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097647Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNTTドコモ・スタジオ＆ライブ-produced girl group moxymill has launched auditions for 2 new members. Successful applicants will begin activities this fall as a 7-member group. TV anime “Girls Band Cry” Ice Cream Girls Cafe at 洒落CAFE: New merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations by 米村雅人, themed around “Ice Cream Girls,” and collaboration menu items are here!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097646Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAnique is partnering with the TV anime “Girls Band Cry” to open a limited-time collaboration cafe. It aims to attract fans with merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations and special menu items. 選挙ドットコム has launched its Shiga Prefectural Governor Election 2026 voting match in partnership with 京都新聞社 (voting on July 5)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097645Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESIchini Inc. has launched the “Shiga Prefectural Governor Election 2026 Voting Match” in partnership with 京都新聞社. Voters can answer questions about policies and see how closely they align with candidates to help inform their vote. [Actually, highly psychic!] 3時のヒロイン’s Yumecchi to publish her first paranormal essayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097644Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 大型音楽フェスを育てたプロデューサーが登壇 文京学院大学 経営学部主催トークイベント 音楽フェス×経営学：人・空間・時間を編成するビジネスプロデュースhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097643https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097643Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [“Knockout Voice” 真田ナオキ] This year’s 2-day live show, “真田ナオキ LIVE2026 浅草ディスコ,” at Asakusa Public Hall is confirmed!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097642Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES No more struggling with the hassle of folding a compact parasol. The “amazing parasol” 晴雫, with 28,000 sold, is featured in a Rakuten time salehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097641Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES WILDSIDE YOHJI YAMAMOTO Original Collectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097640Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Notice of tryouts for the Kings U12 2026 training sessionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097639Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES TV anime adaptation set to air in 2027! “The Reincarnated Elf Who Mastered Magic and Set Out on a Journey Becomes a Living Legend with a Lifespan He Doesn’t Know What to Do With”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097638Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Beginner level] Start over with junior high school English! Master expressions for conditions and time!! Free seminars on July 1 (Wed.) and July 15 (Wed.): “Put the Basics into Practice! Easy English Grammar Course Day6/Day7”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097637Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCreek & River Co., Ltd. will hold free online English grammar classes for beginners in July. The classes will revisit junior high school English basics and help creators build their global capabilities. [絶対に死なないハムスター × ヴィレッジヴァンガード] Limited-edition collaboration goods are coming!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097636Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The official fan club “Akai Yume Gakuen” of Kaoru Hayamine, author of “The Phantom Thief Queen,” “Urban Tom & Sawyer” and “The Casebook of Detective Yumesui Kiyoshiro,” launches a second-round ticket lottery for a special event marking its 2nd anniversary; fan submissions are also now being acceptedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097635Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Launch of “DynaCAD CUBE Ver.4,” 2D/3D CAD software compatible with i-Constructionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097413https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097413Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:59:58 +0900JapanPR TIMES JOURNAL STANDARD presents printed T-shirts featuring Mickey Mouse and friends with a soccer themehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097414https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097414Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:59:31 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Film opens June 19 (Fri.)!] A nationwide bookstore fair, “A Reading List to Unpack the Film ‘Suddenly, I Become Unwell,’” curated by director Ryusuke Hamaguchi and original author Maho Isonohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097415https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097415Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:59:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES Ahead of Father’s Day on June 21, a survey on “the things families treasure” finds that “Mom, where is that?” is a phrase shared by dads?!? Fathers who have “lost track of their treasured belongings” are on the risehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097416https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097416Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:59:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Hakodate/Yunokawa Onsen] Make family trips more affordable amid rising prices. A summer-vacation-only “Half-Price Plan for Children” goes on salehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097417https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097417Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:58:50 +0900JapanPR TIMES One of visionary artist Bunta Inoue’s signature works, “Bubbles of Light,” rendered in Nishijin weavinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097418https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097418Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:58:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A new addition for children’s rooms and workspaces: “wooden glass windows” that combine privacy with a sense of opennesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097419https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097419Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:56:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES For creators who won’t compromise on color: INNOCN launches the 4K color monitor “CB27U1”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097420Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:55:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES BABY LISA SUMMER COLLECTIONhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097421https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097421Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:53:15 +0900JapanPR TIMESA BATHING APE® unveils the “BABY LISA SUMMER COLLECTION.” Reimagining the characters with summery motifs, the limited-design apparel and accessories will go on sale in stages starting June 19, 2026. Vietnam market research report for sale | Vietnam 2025 comprehensive list of state-owned enterprises scheduled to sell capitalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097422https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097422Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:52:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Studio apartment sale valuation] How much could it sell for? “Studio Apartment Sale: Ultra-Accurate AI Valuation” launches, using actual transaction data to calculate a genuinely achievable fair pricehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097423https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097423Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:51:49 +0900JapanPR TIMES We are providing information on the distribution status of the “ProP biz Emergency Earthquake Early Warning Distribution Service” regarding the earthquake centered in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, which registered a maximum seismic intensity of 5 lower and occurred at around 19:46 on June 16.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097424https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097424Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:50:57 +0900JapanPR TIMES Call for proposals opens for a project to foster innovation that addresses local challenges—businesses and local governments will work together to resolve social and administrative issueshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097425Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:50:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES [TAC Information Technology] Information Security Specialist (SC) “Online Live Course” starts June 27 (Sat.)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097427Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Marin Kitagawa” in a Halloween dress from the TV anime “My Dress-Up Darling” is now a figure. Preorders are being accepted at あみあみ.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260618-18/index-en.html#n1097426Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES