# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-19 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 8 of 9

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 788 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 15 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## “Xin chào! Funabashi Vietnam Fes 2026” to be held: international exchange event connecting Funabashi and Vietnam around the theme of water

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000102583.html
- anchor: #n1122369
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エクス・アドメディア、株式会社ディコミュニケーションズ

Facts:
- Chiba Prefecture ranks 6th in the number of Vietnamese residents
- Number of employees: 80 (as of the end of June 2026)

## TOTONOW株式会社, a lifestyle brand built around the concept of “finding your balance,” to launch “Japonica Gift” for the first time at 歌舞伎座 from June 21

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000184288.html
- anchor: #n1122368
- Companies mentioned: TOTONOW株式会社、歌舞伎座

Facts:
- From June 21, 2026
- Saturday, June 27
- October 10, 2025

## SH_KI unveils its first collaboration item with Mayumi Sada

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000088161.html
- anchor: #n1122367
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LNKS、SH_KI

Facts:
- ¥12,800
- ¥15,800

## “Th.an,” the bag that means “no more searching for things,” to be sold in stores for the first time

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000175706.html
- anchor: #n1122366
- Companies mentioned: MFOライフデザイン株式会社、Th.an、Carry Storage、Makuake、阪神梅田本店

Facts:
- Reached its target just 8 minutes after launch
- 564% of target
- Canvas ¥24,800
- Corduroy ¥29,800
- Fur ¥32,800
- Width: 37 cm
- Height: 40cm
- Depth: 3cm

## 【Limited quantities・Reservations now open】Sweet and tender right to the core! Takes 2–3 years to grow. The rare “Gold Barrel,” the king of pineapples, delivered from our own farm in Higashi Village, Okinawa Prefecture

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000071321.html
- anchor: #n1122365
- Companies mentioned: 沖縄特産販売株式会社、沖縄シークヮーサー本舗、楽天市場

Facts:
- Large pineapple, 1 fruit: approximately 1.7–2kg
- 2–3 fruits: approximately 3.5–4kg total
- Regular price: ¥5,500 (tax included, free shipping)
- Limited-time price: ¥5,200 (tax included, free shipping)
- Regular price: ¥7,980 (tax included, free shipping)
- Limited-time price: ¥7,680 (tax included, free shipping)
- ¥300 off the regular price
- Approximately 2–3 years from planting to harvest
- Average sugar content: 18 degrees Brix

## 株式会社エーアシ develops and delivers an “AI meeting summary tool” and “meeting status management system” to 株式会社irodas, a graduate recruitment agency — building an AI-native sales management foundation for a rapidly expanding recruitment organization

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000162322.html
- anchor: #n1122364
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エーアシ、株式会社irodas、Salesforce、Zoom、Google

Facts:
- A CA organization with more than 100 members

## 【Tochigi・Moka】All the best of Japanese summer! A complete guide to the “Five Great Summer Festivals,” where families can immerse themselves in excitement and relaxation

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000160252.html
- anchor: #n1122363
- Companies mentioned: 真岡市、二宮尊徳、千代ヶ岡八幡宮、尊徳太鼓保存会

Facts:
- A total weight of 1.5 tons! Experience the overwhelming spectacle up close
- Approximately 15,000 fireworks light up the sky
- Approximately 3,500 lanterns floating on the water
- Created by 1,500 dancers

## 株式会社LINEAイノベーション becomes the first Japanese company selected for “RESPOND Accelerator Energy,” an international accelerator program hosted by BMW財団

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000134840.html
- anchor: #n1122362
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LINEAイノベーション、BMW財団、ミュンヘン工科大学、UnternehmerTUM、Hawa Dawa、Made of Air、Kraftblock、BMWグループ

Facts:
- Participating companies to date have come from more than 19 countries
- After graduation, companies expand their operations to more than 120 countries worldwide
- Selected companies have created approximately 1,500 jobs
- They have gone on to raise more than €385 million (approximately ¥60 billion) in total
- More than 1,700 applications have been received from around the world to date
- 50 companies have been selected

## Achieves a top-tier domestic sound insulation rating of “D-75”! Environmental Space, a soundproofing and acoustic construction company, demonstrates reliable soundproofing performance at a newly built soundproof apartment building by Shinko Shoji

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000084030.html
- anchor: #n1122361
- Companies mentioned: 環境スペース株式会社、新興商事株式会社

Facts:
- A grand piano played at full volume (approximately 95dB)
- In the next room, the sound is reduced to approximately 20dB, quieter than a suburban area late at night or a library

## —More than 50 participants!— Held the “Town Life × TEM Lead-Generation Case Study Seminar for Beginner to Intermediate Participants”!

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000179222.html
- anchor: #n1122360
- Companies mentioned: タウンライフ株式会社、TEM

Facts:
- Monthly profit exceeding ¥14 million
- Monthly profit exceeding ¥10 million
- Monthly profit: ¥17.5 million

## プラスゼロ supports レック in developing AI dialogue technology for its newly announced brand “AI Charmy (アイチャーミー)”

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000070594.html
- anchor: #n1122359
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社pluszero、レック株式会社

Facts:
- Launch is scheduled for December 2026

## AI startup TAI officially launches “NIGIWAI,” AI software for analyzing people flows

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000072103.html
- anchor: #n1122358
- Companies mentioned: Tokyo Artisan Intelligence株式会社、北九州市

Facts:
- From February to March 2026

## Sun protection shifts from “applying” to “wearing.” A new UV arm cover joins the “UVHAT” series, which has sold more than 15,000 units, for summer UV protection

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000079906.html
- anchor: #n1122357
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Extage、Fabrich、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、一般財団法人ニッセンケン品質評価センター

Facts:
- Cumulative sales exceed 15,000 units
- Price: ¥1,790 (tax included)
- UV protection rate: 99.3%
- UPF: 50+

## 【Limited-time shop at Daimaru Sapporo!】Limited-time sales of popular “ザ カンパネラ 生タルトショコラ” and “生タルトレモン,” a seasonal flavor making its Sapporo debut

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000044390.html
- anchor: #n1122356
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイル、ザ カンパネラ、THE CAMPANELLA TOKYO、東京カンパネラ

Facts:
- Sale price: 3-piece set, ¥1,480 (tax included)
- Sale price: 1 piece, ¥3,800 (tax included)
- Sale price: 8-piece set, ¥1,500 (tax included)
- Sale price: ¥3,400 (tax included)

## “Long-lasting moisture,” achieved with a 1.5-layer system that goes beyond conventional mists.

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000053532.html
- anchor: #n1122355
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社meeth、meeth、CRAYBEAU、&meal

Facts:
- Capacity: 50 mL
- Price: 3,850 yen (tax included)
- June 25, 2026 (Thu.)

## [小千谷市, Niigata Prefecture] Sports community place “ソコラテ” to hold opening event (June 27)

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000147972.html
- anchor: #n1122354
- Companies mentioned: 小千谷市、東小千谷小学校、TSUNEI、FM-NIIGATA、自衛隊

Facts:
- 256 entries in total
- Parking: 117 spaces

## “GOOSE,” a monitored end-of-life planning app that isn’t just for the end of life, launches

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000032925.html
- anchor: #n1122353
- Companies mentioned: ホームネット株式会社、モバイル社会研究所、SBIいきいき少額短期保険、一般社団法人終活協議会

Facts:
- By 2025, 89% of people aged 60–84 owned a smartphone
- About 80% recognize the need for end-of-life planning
- Only one in 3 are actually taking steps
- The most common response, at 45.5%, was “I want to talk about it, but there’s no opportunity”

## [Monday, August 3, 2026] From “only some people” to “something everyone at the company wants to use”: Practical methods for embedding AI across a construction company to be presented at the 5th Construction AI Management Research Group meeting

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000160136.html
- anchor: #n1122352
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LIFEFUND、ダイテック、ハウスクラフト株式会社

Facts:
- Annual sales of ¥2.71 billion
- 114 buildings per year
- Sales: 1.6 times higher
- 1.3 times as many employees
- Pay increase of 4%
- 127 employees
- Scale of ¥4 billion in sales
- Limited to the first 80 people at the venue
- Approximately 6,000 yen in actual expenses
- 68 AI seminar participants
- 85% use AI in some form

## [Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] History and fireworks come together! The 3rd よねざわ戦国花火大会 will be held on Saturday, October 10! Special discounted tickets for Yonezawa residents only go on sale Saturday, June 20, with regular sales at 4 locations in the city

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000155660.html
- anchor: #n1122351
- Companies mentioned: 米沢観光コンベンション協会、米沢市役所、米沢商工会議所、置賜総合文化センター

Facts:
- ¥5,000 per seat
- ¥10,000 per pair
- Regular price: ¥8,000
- Regular price: ¥14,000

## Mayu Hotta makes a confident investment debut! MUFG’s reassuring reputation and all-in-one value-packed services seal the deal. Mitsubishi UFJ eSmart Securities’ new TV commercial, “I Tried Investing!”, begins airing June 20

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000097.000086540.html
- anchor: #n1122350
- Companies mentioned: 三菱UFJ eスマート証券株式会社、三菱UFJフィナンシャル・グループ、MUFG

Facts:
- ¥0 domestic stock trading fees
- Up to 7% in points back

## “Boss, can I watch soccer during work?” A 20-year-old employee’s direct appeal wins companywide approval for watching games during work hours

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000087010.html
- anchor: #n1122349
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リソースクリエイション、日本代表、スウェーデン

Facts:
- A 20-year-old junior employee
- Number of employees: 120
- Capital: 10 million yen

## The “DACセブンサミッツ冒険教室” outreach program, where ordinary workers take on the highest peaks on the Seven Continents, launches a nationwide expansion project. A campaign will be offered to the first participating school in each prefecture

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000021191.html
- anchor: #n1122348
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DACホールディングス、DACグループ、一般社団法人DAC未来サポート文化事業団

Facts:
- Schools in 33 prefectures where the program has not yet been held
- To bring the message to educational settings in all 47 prefectures
- ¥110 per participating student
- 14 prefectures where the program has already been held

## [東京都港区] The 46th Gender Equality Festa in Libra 2026, ““私”がひらく現在・未来,” will be held

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000121.000140793.html
- anchor: #n1122347
- Companies mentioned: 東京都港区、青山学院大学、男女平等参画センター、リーブラホール、みなとパーク芝浦、ウクライナ

Facts:
- To coincide with Gender Equality Week
- Capacity: 200 people

## [Free webinar] How to find excellent freelance writers who won’t let you down in the AI era: Insights from an SEO writing professional

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000075553.html
- anchor: #n1122346
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オロパス、FanGrowth

Facts:
- More than 2,000 SEO articles
- More than 2,800 companies
- More than 85%

## ABB Robotics and PSYONIC use human-generated data to improve robots’ dexterity

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000135.000081567.html
- anchor: #n1122345
- Companies mentioned: ABB Robotics、PSYONIC、国際ロボット連盟（IFR）

Facts:
- Potential to cut engineering time by up to 30%¹

## KOMPEITO, operator of “オフィスでやさい,” and Zespri issue joint “workplace nutrition balance” declaration

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000147.000015058.html
- anchor: #n1122344
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KOMPEITO、ゼスプリ インターナショナル ジャパン株式会社、一般財団法人 日本栄養実践科学戦略機構、Biozoom services社

Facts:
- More than 25,000 locations nationwide to date
- One in 3 adults in Japan is malnourished
- 83% are thought to have an unbalanced lunch
- 52% do not realize they are malnourished

## 1日単位で駐車場検索・予約ができる「ワンデイパーク」、全国47都道府県で導入

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000045188.html
- anchor: #n1122343
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニーリー、宮城県住宅供給公社、株式会社ヤマキシ、株式会社ヤマキシ不動産、株式会社スクエア、大樹不動産株式会社、株式会社ブルーボックス

Facts:
- With a history spanning more than 115 years
- Capital: ¥8,802 million

## Okta selected as a key identity provider supporting secure AI agent connections for Anthropic’s Claude

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000185.000063011.html
- anchor: #n1122342
- Companies mentioned: Okta、Anthropic、Asana、Atlassian、Canva、Figma、Granola、Linear、Supabase、Ramp、Webflow、HubSpot

Facts:
- XAA was introduced in June 2025 to address this challenge.
- XAA was adopted by the OAuth Working Group in September 2025
- It was incorporated into MCP in November 2025

## [Folliculitis survey] 78.3% of people troubled by “red bumps” after self-treatment used the wrong approach; a dermatologist explains 3 treatments and ways to prevent recurrence

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000215.000056499.html
- anchor: #n1122341
- Companies mentioned: 医療法人社団鉄結会、アイシークリニック

Facts:
- 78.3% of people who had experienced folliculitis used the wrong approach, such as popping the bumps themselves or leaving them untreated
- 62.7% of people who tried to remove ingrown hairs themselves said their symptoms worsened
- 89.0% of people who received medical hair removal said folliculitis recurred “less often”
- 34.7% said they “pop the bumps themselves” to treat folliculitis
- 63.3% of people tried to deal with ingrown hairs themselves using tools or their fingernails
- Just 10.3% chose comedone extraction at a dermatology clinic
- 15.7% developed an infection and eventually visited a dermatology clinic
- “I thought it would heal on its own” was the most common response, at 47.3%
- Of those, 52.3% felt the bumps had “almost completely disappeared”

## Beware of fake “free streaming” sites capitalizing on major sporting events. They may not show the game, instead making money through ads and clicks

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000219.000031981.html
- anchor: #n1122340
- Companies mentioned: Spider Labs、Malwarebytes、Censuswide、BeStreamWise、Spider AF

Facts:
- More than 40 fake streaming sites
- Estimated at approximately ¥159.2 billion
- 6,058,522,153 cases

## “Beijing International Motor Show 2026: Observation and Analysis Report” released

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000234.000042601.html
- anchor: #n1122339
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リブ・コンサルティング、ファーウェイ、シャオミ、フォルクスワーゲングループ

Facts:
- Since its launch in 1990
- More than 30 years of development
- The 19th Beijing Motor Show (2026)

## To mark the first anniversary of the start of the Doctor Yellow (T3) actual train display, a limited-edition T-shirt, 922 series “DOCTORS,” is now available at トレインパーク白山!

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000242.000054426.html
- anchor: #n1122338
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社チャンネルアッシュ、OJICO〈オジコ〉、トレインパーク白山

Facts:
- Children's: from 3,700 yen (4,070 yen including tax)
- Adults: from ¥5,300 (¥5,830 including tax)

## “PeopleX AI Roleplay” receives a major update to its AI assessment model, “Assessment AI for ロープレ”

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000261.000139786.html
- anchor: #n1122337
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PeopleX

Facts:
- Capital: 116 million yen (including capital reserves)

## [Published for 2 consecutive months] Volume 1 of the heartwarming comedy 『娘が彼女を連れてきた話』, about a mother supporting her daughter and her daughter’s girlfriend, goes on sale today, Friday, June 19!

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000270.000045783.html
- anchor: #n1122336
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ぶんか社、アニメイト、メロンブックス、とらのあな、まんが王

Facts:
- 『娘が彼女を連れてきた話』1巻
- Volume 2 will also be released next month, on July 16 (Thu).

## [On sale today] Volume 1 of Mysterious Eureka, chronicling the bizarre, silly everyday lives of eccentric girls who have wandered into a labyrinth of sensuality, goes on sale today, June 19 (Fri)!

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000271.000045783.html
- anchor: #n1122335
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ぶんか社、アニメイト、メロンブックス、とらのあな、まんが王、COMIC ZIN

## <Workshop> Flower arranging workshop using thinned apples

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000273.000076519.html
- anchor: #n1122334
- Companies mentioned: 飯綱町、フルールAeの風

Facts:
- Capacity: 25 people
- July 10, 2026

## ロレアル unveils the future of beauty at Viva Technology 2026's Beauty Odyssey

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000275.000004813.html
- anchor: #n1122333
- Companies mentioned: ロレアル、ロレアルグループ、ランコム、Microphyt、iSMART Developments、Google、Adobe、Seedance

Facts:
- 10th anniversary of Viva Technology
- Partnering with 500,000 creators around the world
- More than 260 biomarkers
- Available worldwide in 2027

## On sale now: chirashi sushi with the refreshing aroma of bamboo leaves, perfect for Tanabata!

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000283.000079479.html
- anchor: #n1122332
- Companies mentioned: 梅の花グループ、株式会社古市庵プラス、古市庵

Facts:
- Price before tax: 920 yen (994 yen including tax)
- 梅の花グループ currently operates 100 stores, primarily in department stores, shopping centers and station buildings nationwide.
- 2026年７月１日(水)～2026年７月７日(火)

## Travel app NEWT（ニュート） launches a limited-time last-minute discount offer—now is your chance to book before fuel surcharges rise!

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000331.000077082.html
- anchor: #n1122331
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社令和トラベル、NEWT（ニュート）、JATA、IATA

Facts:
- South Korea: from 14,800 yen (tax and fuel surcharge included)
- Taiwan: from 24,800 yen (tax and fuel surcharge included)
- Cebu: from 39,800 yen (taxes and fuel surcharge included)
- Hawaii (Honolulu): from 109,800 yen (taxes and fuel surcharge included)
- Share a pool of points worth 700 million yen for overseas and domestic travel!
- Win up to 50,000 yen worth of points
- Add us as a friend on LINE and receive a 10,000-yen-off coupon for overseas tours

## Support for delivering sports equipment to childcare facilities in Kotohira Town now available on TOKKEN. Helping create an environment where children can achieve more of their “I did it!” moments

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000331.000091165.html
- anchor: #n1122330
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社あるやうむ、株式会社都村製作所

Facts:
- 【販売価格】1施設あたり270,000円（税込）
- [Number available] 1 item for each facility, 3 offers in total

## [Pork bowl restaurant TONTON] Enjoy the taste of Hokkaido wherever you like! Delivery-only restaurant opens 3 locations nationwide simultaneously on June 15 (Mon)!

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000337.000061742.html
- anchor: #n1122329
- Companies mentioned: ワンズトライン株式会社、元祖豚丼屋TONTON

Facts:
- 3 locations open simultaneously nationwide
- Capital: ¥10 million

## A fresh idea solves the problem of where to put a desktop fan! Launch of the ROOMMATE® 2style Monitor & Slim Fan

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000388.000010374.html
- anchor: #n1122328
- Companies mentioned: ダイアモンドヘッド株式会社、ROOMMATE® OVER TIME®

## Neon Giant reveals development technology for upcoming title NO LAW at Unreal Fest Chicago 2026

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000399.000082433.html
- anchor: #n1122327
- Companies mentioned: Neon Giant、KRAFTON JAPAN株式会社、KRAFTON, Inc.

Facts:
- A small studio made up of about 20 veteran developers
- More than 3,000 NPCs placed throughout the city
- Founded in Uppsala, Sweden, in 2018
- Founded in 2007

## [Free participation; seminar co-hosted by 10 companies] Put an end to “spending on advertising without making sales.” Free practical seminar on improving sales, working backward from EC failure cases, to be held June 23

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000407.000059927.html
- anchor: #n1122326
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LeaguE、株式会社WUUZY、トゥルーコンサルティング株式会社、株式会社ウブン、W２株式会社、株式会社フラッグシップオーケストラ、株式会社サイブリッジ、株式会社LTV-X、株式会社エルマーケ、株式会社LANY、楽天、Amazon

Facts:
- CRM case studies from 2,400 websites
- Monthly sales of 1 million
- 7,000 EC specialists

## [A new standard for bike lights] Craft Cadence Light Buds, which smartly address the risk of forgetting to charge bike lights and of theft, now available for preorder on Makuake

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000408.000059927.html
- anchor: #n1122325
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LeaguE、Makuake

Facts:
- The project launched on June 19, 2026
- *The project is available for a limited time, through July 30, 2026
- Each front and rear light weighs just 21 g
- Including a super-super-early-bird 3-pack with a maximum discount of 45%

## Price revisions for products in connection with the liquor tax rate revision

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000460.000013868.html
- anchor: #n1122324
- Companies mentioned: 白鶴酒造株式会社

Facts:
- 1kL当たり100,000円
- 17 items in total

## [By reservation only; free participation] M&A Capital Partners Representative Satoru Nakamura to speak at a Sekisui House-hosted seminar on growth strategies for small and medium-sized businesses!

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000514.000051639.html
- anchor: #n1122323
- Companies mentioned: M&Aキャピタルパートナーズ株式会社、積水ハウス株式会社、株式会社船井総合研究所

Facts:
- Capacity: 100 people
- Securities code: 6080
- October 2005

## Notice: Webinar to be held Thursday, July 2, 2026: Practical considerations for “AI and copyright” in a time of transformation in creative production

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000522.000040283.html
- anchor: #n1122322
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アマナ、骨董通り法律事務所

Facts:
- July 2, 2026
- Capacity: 500 participants
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Number of employees: 520 (consolidated)

## AnyMind Group launches seju X Amplify, a new advertising package leveraging seju, a popular IP among Gen Z

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000654.000018392.html
- anchor: #n1122321
- Companies mentioned: AnyMind Group株式会社、GROVE株式会社、X、seju

Facts:
- Total views surpass 55 million
- Average of 1.47 million views

## 株式会社ＳＵＢＡＲＵ adopts LegalOn

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000785.000036601.html
- anchor: #n1122320
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ＳＵＢＡＲＵ、株式会社LegalOn Technologies、LegalOn

Facts:
- Employees: 17,885 (total across consolidated companies: 37,866) (as of March 31, 2025)
- 資本金 ：153,795 百万円（2024年3月31日現在）
- The number of paid customer companies worldwide surpassed 8,500 as of the end of March 2026.
- Capital and other funds: 20.15 billion yen (including capital reserves and other funds)

## 集英社文庫 夏のフェア「ナツイチ2026」、6月19日（金）にスタート！ 今年のメインキャラクターは乃木坂46の遠藤さくらさん・井上和さん！

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000892.000011454.html
- anchor: #n1122319
- Companies mentioned: 集英社、乃木坂46、Noritake

Facts:
- Around 3,500 bookstores nationwide
- Held for the 36th time this year
- All 82 eligible titles

## [SALONIA] Lock Style Milk, designed to hold its style for hours despite summer humidity, launches June 19 [World first]*1 Proprietary formula effective even with low-temperature heat <Tostea*2 × creatine*3>

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000966.000012002.html
- anchor: #n1122318
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Ｉ－ｎｅ、SALONIA、Mintel

Facts:
- Price: 2,178 yen (tax included)
- Volume: 75 mL
- Thanks to its proprietary formula, it locks in a hairstyle even at the low temperature of 120°C from a hair dryer or curling iron.

## Heatstroke in dogs: Are you taking precautions indoors, too? The cooling pet mat “Chin Rest Cool Sleep Mat,” chosen to beat the heat, has surpassed cumulative sales of 5,500 mats

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001000.000079792.html
- anchor: #n1122317
- Companies mentioned: Fun Standard株式会社、PetFun、楽天市場、Amazon、環境省

Facts:
- Cumulative sales surpass 5,500 mats
- Price: ¥2,480

## [Breaking news!! A recipe book for tacos, a huge hit around the world, is going on sale] Tacos, sparked by Netflix, get an easy-to-try recipe book: Tacos at Home!! Tacos Are Mexico's Onigiri!, to be released on Aug. 7 (Fri)!!

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001231.000072639.html
- anchor: #n1122316
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社主婦と生活社、Netflix、Amazon、楽天ブックス

Facts:
- List price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
- ISBN: 978-4-391-16830-3

## METOS sponsorship confirmed in support of sauna culture! METOS Presents “Komoriba Sauna Fest 2026 summer”

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001408.000034897.html
- anchor: #n1122315
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社温泉道場、COMORIVER、株式会社メトス、株式会社ONDOホールディングス、株式会社Kii company、株式会社さかなと、株式会社埼玉武蔵ヒートベアーズ

Facts:
- Available for 3 days only
- July 18, 2026 (Saturday)–20 (Monday)
- Regular price: 6,980 yen (tax included)
- 1日40名（各グループ20名）

## 2026 SUMMER: This summer, Bon dancing with 自衛隊

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001678.000026633.html
- anchor: #n1122314
- Companies mentioned: 自衛隊、陸上自衛隊、航空自衛隊、Amazon、楽天ブックス、株式会社扶桑社

Facts:
- List price: 780 yen (709 yen before tax)
- MAMOR August 2026 issue, vol. 234
- Launch date: Friday, June 19, 2026

## Adapted into a book based on a J-WAVE special program. John Kabira asks his father, Chosei Kawahira, about memories of Okinawa and family in Passing Down the Story of Okinawa: A Family History, published today, June 19 (Fri)

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002071.000025404.html
- anchor: #n1122313
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社J-WAVE、岩波書店

Facts:
- Price: 1,034 yen (tax included)
- Publication date: today, June 19 (Fri), 2026

## [From June 19] Streaming begins for “Briefing on the 7th Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy Seminar” [助成金なう]

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002200.000080271.html
- anchor: #n1122312
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナビット、助成金なう

Facts:
- Maximum subsidy: 100 million yen
- The subsidy rate is up to 2/3

## U-NEXT to exclusively stream the second theatrical film, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea, from the hugely popular series with cumulative sales exceeding 62 million copies!

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002806.000031998.html
- anchor: #n1122311
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 U-NEXT、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、株式会社U-NEXT HOLDINGS、GEM Partners

Facts:
- The series has surpassed 62 million copies in cumulative circulation
- Box office revenue exceeded 300 million yen in 3 days after the theatrical release
- Rental: 1,100 yen (tax included)
- Purchase: 2,546 yen (tax included)
- Enjoy more than 460,000 movies, dramas, anime titles and more
- More than 1.29 million manga and books also available to stream

## [5-day hands-on course] Seminar: “Battery Engineer Training Course Using a Battery Factory: Session 2, Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Technology—Applications (Ternary Cathodes and Graphite/Silicon Anodes)”! Aug. 31–Sept. 4. Hosted by CMC-R

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003038.000012580.html
- anchor: #n1122310
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シーエムシー・リサーチ、STL Japan㈱、ソニー、ATTACCATO 合同会社、GS ユアサ、リチウムエナジージャパン、BTR社、日本製箔㈱、UACJ製箔、東レ㈱

Facts:
- 5-day hands-on course
- Limited to 6 participants
- ¥550,000 (tax included)

## Erina Ikuta becomes a pro struggling with her game…!? An unexpected miracle awaits at the end of “Taka and Toshi & Lion’s! Let’s Play New Golf!” Season 3, #28, airing June 20 (Sat.) at 9:30

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005110.000029501.html
- anchor: #n1122309
- Companies mentioned: 吉本興業株式会社、BSよしもと、5GAP

Facts:
- Airs June 20 (Sat.) from 9:30 a.m.
- Broadcast time: June 20 (Sat.), 9:30–10:00

## A completely new Korea guide joins the “Chikyu no Arukikata aruco” series! “aruco Oshikatsu Seoul” is a must-have for fans of entertainment including K-pop and Korean dramas

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009112.000002535.html
- anchor: #n1122308
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 地球の歩き方、Amazon、楽天ブックス、Kindle、楽天Kobo

Facts:
- List price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
- A5 variant / 192 pages
- Capital: ¥5 million
- Capital: ¥19,817 million
- Revenue: ¥199.1 billion
- Consolidated subsidiaries: 82

## “Swim Better” and “Play Better Basketball” are now on sale from “Gakken Manga Introductory Series NEO,” a new Gakken series that makes it fun to improve at sports with full-color comics and illustrated guides!

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009113.000002535.html
- anchor: #n1122307
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 Gakken

Facts:
- List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
- “Gakken Manga Introductory Series NEO” was published on May 28, 2026. As the second installment, “Swim Better” and “Play Better Basketball” went on sale on June 19, 2026.
- Revenue: ¥199.1 billion
- Consolidated subsidiaries: 82

## Toru Domae of ロングコートダディ, champion of King of Conte 2025, releases his first essay, “にっきにき日記,” on Friday, June 19, 2026! Candid comments from his parents have also arrived!

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019482.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1122306
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、Amazon.co.jp

Facts:
- List price: 1,980 yen (1,800 yen before tax)
- 240 pages

## FLN signs an agreement with Higashiyamato City to share administrative information. It will deliver community-focused information through “まいぷれ” in a public-private partnership

- Published: 2026-06-19T08:54:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000500.000058260.html
- anchor: #n1122013
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フューチャーリンクネットワーク、まちのね合同会社

Facts:
- Partnerships completed with all 3 cities
- Operating in 893 cities, wards, towns and villages nationwide
- More than 150 operating partner companies
- Track record of collaboration with 140 local governments nationwide

## [Results Report] The 7th JAPAN AQUA AWARDS, a certification program for water-related products and services distributed in Japan, judged by experts—an event by 日本アクアソムリエ協会

- Published: 2026-06-19T08:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000065788.html
- anchor: #n1122017
- Companies mentioned: 日本アクアソムリエ協会、AHB GROUP S.A.、ジェイオール株式会社、株式会社アースオブライフ

Facts:
- Hardness: 129.0 mg/L
- Hardness: 119.0 mg/L
- Hardness: 116.0 mg/L
- Hardness: 87.6 mg/L
- Hardness: 49 mg/L

## “Transform operations dramatically without touching core systems”

- Published: 2026-06-19T08:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000089968.html
- anchor: #n1122016
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社レインフォレスト、T2サミットソリューションズ合同会社、Claude

Facts:
- Duration: 1–2 months

## Kounosuke Takeishi, representative of x3d(クロスサード)株式会社, appeared in アンファク’s AI education video content for business leaders

- Published: 2026-06-19T08:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000114743.html
- anchor: #n1122015
- Companies mentioned: x3d株式会社、アンファク、パナソニック株式会社、サツドラホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- Cumulative record of corporate training for more than 1,500 companies
- Lecture time: approximately 4 hours
- Video content structure (48 videos total)

## 株式会社農情人 speaks at public training for newly appointed heads of 普及指導センター nationwide

- Published: 2026-06-19T08:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000196.000087046.html
- anchor: #n1122014
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社農情人、普及指導センター

Facts:
- Approximately 70 newly appointed heads participated from across the country
- June 17, 2026 (Wed.), 10:30–12:00

## “We want to end the isolation of children with hair loss—one of the few ‘Hair Loss Kids Camps’ in Japan to be held”

- Published: 2026-06-19T08:47:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000083154.html
- anchor: #n1122018
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人Alopecia Style Project Japan、CAMPFIRE

Facts:
- Funding target: 1 million yen
- Target amount: 1,000,000 yen
- 47.3% of children with alopecia said they felt “there was something wrong with them”

## IAS launches “Quality Connect” for publishers to improve visibility into advertisers’ campaign requirements

- Published: 2026-06-19T08:45:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000142.000014440.html
- anchor: #n1122019
- Companies mentioned: Integral Ad Science、IAS、Financial Times

Facts:
- June 19, 2026
- Q3 2026

## Valqua certified as an IT implementation support provider for the “IT Implementation Subsidy 2026”; equipment inspection platform “MONiPLATⓇ” selected as an eligible IT tool

- Published: 2026-06-18T22:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000105646.html
- anchor: #n1123090
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バルカー、MONiPLAT、ZeroVisit

Facts:
- Subsidies covering up to 1/2 of costs (half)
- Up to 2 years
- At least 30% of all employees

## Solving the problem of “not getting more orders from trade shows and webinars.” Launch of outsourced inside sales services, with professionals handling everything from planning through follow-up.

- Published: 2026-06-18T19:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000161432.html
- anchor: #n1123568
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ディーノ

Facts:
- 3 times as many business cards collected at events
- 1.5 times as many orders in the past half-year
- 2.5 times as many orders within 1 year of the event

## [Episode 19] “Secrets to Hiring Foreign Drivers,” by a professional in Japanese traffic education

- Published: 2026-06-18T19:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000170492.html
- anchor: #n1123567
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TDGホールディングス、日本ロジソリューションズ株式会社、八大株式会社、(一社)東京都トラック協会

Facts:
- It is said that there will be a shortage of about 300,000 drivers by 2030.
- Supporting the supply of more than 300 high-quality foreign workers annually

## [Sold out! Thank you!] Real estate crowdfunding “おうちの再生ファンドVIFA” funds 19 and 20 have sold out, thanks to your support!

- Published: 2026-06-18T19:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000145909.html
- anchor: #n1123566
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リアルエステート、レクストアセットマネジメント株式会社、おうちの再生ファンドVIFA

Facts:
- ¥33 million in preferred investment
- Fund size: ¥42 million
- ¥10 million in preferred investment
- Fund size: ¥17.5 million
- Annual interest rate: 9.03%
- Annual interest rate: 8.82%
- 1口1万円
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Capital: ¥50 million

## Yunth unveils a “chameleon foundation” that adapts to your skin tone—a medicated cushion foundation offering skin brightening, protection against rough skin and the highest UV protection rating. On sale from July 9, 2026

- Published: 2026-06-18T19:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000122.000061176.html
- anchor: #n1123088
- Companies mentioned: Aiロボティクス株式会社、Yunth

Facts:
- Price: ¥3,960 (tax included)
- Size: 15g
- Release date: July 9, 2026
- ※Available for advance purchase on the official website from June 19
- SPF50+ PA++++
- 83% serum ingredients

## “Macqlo,” a “black × high-performance” apparel brand, achieves 220% of its sales target in the first week after opening its first permanent store in the Tokai region

- Published: 2026-06-18T19:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000651.000035410.html
- anchor: #n1122640
- Companies mentioned: Macqlo、株式会社オアシスライフスタイルグループ、#000T、#FFFFFFT

Facts:
- 220% of sales target

## New “Breezy Green Moisture-Retaining Soil,” a 100% plant-derived soil conditioner that protects plants from drying out during extreme heat!

- Published: 2026-06-18T19:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000864.000079052.html
- anchor: #n1122371
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コメリ、Breezy Green

Facts:
- Price: 998 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥798 (tax included)
- Number of stores: 1,234 (as of May 31, 2026)

## The blind spot for AI optimists: companies that have integrated their data make management decisions 3.6 times faster

- Published: 2026-06-17T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000023201.html
- anchor: #n1123091
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メルカート、ecbeing

Facts:
- Responded, “I’m not particularly optimistic about AI”
- Approximately 3.6-fold difference in the share able to “retrieve immediately” data for management decisions
- Valid responses: 400 people
- No. 1 market share in e-commerce platform development for 17 consecutive years
- More than 1,600 e-commerce sites built
- Average sales growth rate among adopting companies: 480%
- 240 free updates annually
- 97% customer support satisfaction
- 資本金：100,000 千円

## “nowas（ナワズ） Eau de Parfum,” a fragrant charm that links time through Japanese harmony and carries tradition into the present, holds a POPUP at Yurakucho’s Hankyu MEN’S TOKYO

- Published: 2026-06-17T19:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000095.000049915.html
- anchor: #n1122641
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本香堂、nowas（ナワズ）

Facts:
- Available for a limited time from June 17, 2026, through June 30
- The fragrance culture and aesthetic sensibilities nurtured by the Nippon Kodo Group over 450 years
- 15mL, ¥13,200 each (tax included)

## Dating apps to require proof of unmarried status. ヨイトキ（Yoitoki） already has it as a standard feature, leading the way in new identity verification standards

- Published: 2026-06-17T19:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000175846.html
- anchor: #n1122386
- Companies mentioned: ヨイトキ（Yoitoki）、株式会社エウレカ、株式会社タップル、MarryU、恋愛・結婚マッチングアプリ協会、デジタル庁

Facts:
- More than 27,000 cumulative registrations
- 94 couples married
- Tokyo’s official matching app, which began full-scale operations in September 2024
- デジタル庁は2025年6月19日、一般社団法人恋愛・結婚マッチングアプリ協会と「マッチングアプリサービスにおけるマイナンバーカード活用等に関する協定書」を締結
- 株式会社エウレカ began online identity verification (eKYC) using My Number card IC chip scans in August 2024.

## In an industry first, the Skills Map site has added an application feature using 建退共's electronic points system.

- Published: 2026-06-17T19:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000096.000058133.html
- anchor: #n1122373
- Companies mentioned: エムシーディースリー株式会社、独立行政法人勤労者退職金共済機構、建設業退職金共済制度、建退共、株式会社インダストリー・ワン、エムシーデジタル株式会社、株式会社ＭＣデータプラス、株式会社デンソーウェーブ

Facts:
- The service will begin rolling out to some customers in early July 2026.
- A major overhaul of 建退共's dedicated electronic application site was carried out in fall 2025.
- The October 2025 relaunch of the dedicated electronic application site.

## [Double whammy drives bankruptcies up 40%] Startup bankruptcies rise to 1.4 times the previous year's level amid the twin pressures of AI and a weak yen—CloudCut charts a path forward with savings of up to 20%.

- Published: 2026-06-16T23:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000183887.html
- anchor: #n1122387
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社◯／LEI,inc.、CloudCut、CloudZero、Gartner、arc5ventures、IBM、APPSWINGBY、pricey.jp、帝国データバンク、Harness、Cloud Capital、AWS

Facts:
- Monthly AI spending is up 36% year on year.
- 35% of cloud budgets are being wasted.
- Actual costs are up about 50% compared with 2021.
- Up 21% year on year.
- A market worth $723.4 billion (about 108 trillion yen).
- Up 36% year on year.
- Doubled to 45%.
- Gross margins are around 50% to 60%.
- More than 75%.
- Up 89%.
- Up about 50%.
- 220 cases.
- more than 80%
- 72%

## LPGA Meijer Classic: Hsu Wei-ling shoots 69 to sit in 12th place after the opening round.

- Published: 2026-06-19T11:40:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606190038.aspx
- anchor: #n1123569

On the opening day of the LPGA Meijer LPGA Classic, Taiwan's Hsu Wei-ling got off to a strong start, while the other 2 players are outside the projected cut line.

## First day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday: Highway bureau expects congestion on routes including the Danjiang Bridge in the afternoon.

- Published: 2026-06-19T11:35:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606190036.aspx
- anchor: #n1123581

Traffic forecast and travel advice for the first day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday.

## U.S.-Iran peace talks: Iranian-born Belgian lawmaker says ceasefire is only temporary and sanctions should not be lifted [Interview].

- Published: 2026-06-19T11:22:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606190029.aspx
- anchor: #n1123516

An interview article reporting skepticism about the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, as well as predictions of the Iranian regime's collapse.

## Learning platform 因材網 paired with AI tools brings marked gains in Chinese, English and math.

- Published: 2026-06-19T11:22:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606190034.aspx
- anchor: #n1123459

Taiwan's Ministry of Education integrated the generative AI tool e度 into its 因材網 learning platform and confirmed that students' learning outcomes improved statistically.

## Taiwan's men's gymnastics team takes 5th at Asian Championships, secures World Championships berth.

- Published: 2026-06-19T11:02:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606190031.aspx
- anchor: #n1123199

Taiwan's men's team placed 5th at the Asian Gymnastics Championships, earning a berth at the World Championships.

## Several EU countries say Russia has shown no sincere commitment to peace; sanctions extended by 12 months.

- Published: 2026-06-19T11:01:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606190030.aspx
- anchor: #n1123200

EU leaders extended sanctions against Russia to 12 months for the first time and approved a $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine amidst a lack of Russian interest in peace.

## Canada thrashes Qatar 6-0 as David scores a hat trick in the country's first World Cup win.

- Published: 2026-06-19T10:43:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606190026.aspx
- anchor: #n1123149

Canada secured its first World Cup victory, with Jonathan David scoring a hat trick.

## Daveigh Chase, who voiced Lilo in Lilo & Stitch, dies at 35.

- Published: 2026-06-19T10:43:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606190023.aspx
- anchor: #n1123138

Former child actress Daveigh Chase has died at 35. Complications from bacterial meningitis and a bloodstream infection were the cause of death.

## 15 Chinese military aircraft and vessels operate around the Taiwan Strait; Taiwan's military monitors the activity closely.

- Published: 2026-06-19T10:41:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606190025.aspx
- anchor: #n1123137

A report on Chinese military activity around Taiwan. Activity by 15 aircraft and vessels, including crossings of the Taiwan Strait median line, was confirmed.

## Amis DJ Runi tours the UK, blending traditional melodies, electronic music and dance.

- Published: 2026-06-19T10:34:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606190022.aspx
- anchor: #n1123093

Taiwanese Amis artist Runi held music and dance performances and research roundtables in 3 UK cities. During the same period, the New Classical Chamber Ensemble also took part in an immigration festival.

## Brawl and reports of gunfire erupt in Times Square; 17-year-old arrested.

- Published: 2026-06-19T10:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606190016.aspx
- anchor: #n1122952

A group brawl, stabbing and shooting took place in New York's Times Square.

## Nine highway sections prone to congestion on the first day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday; highway bureau urges travelers to depart after 12 p.m.

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:56:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606190020.aspx
- anchor: #n1122721

The highway bureau issued traffic congestion alerts and road safety guidance for the first day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday.

## Temperatures soar to 38 degrees during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday; Wu Der-rong says tropical disturbance could develop into a typhoon.

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:41:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606190018.aspx
- anchor: #n1122644

A weather expert said extreme heat is expected across Taiwan during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, with signs of possible typhoon formation.

## Taiwanese businesses in Vietnam fund local students; encouraged recipients hope to study in Taiwan.

- Published: 2026-06-19T08:56:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606190014.aspx
- anchor: #n1122374

A Taiwanese business organization in Vietnam is supporting Hanoi engineering talent through scholarships, strengthening industry-academia links and promoting talent exchanges between Taiwan and Vietnam.

## Good morning, World: President meets foreign media over tea, reiterates that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are not subordinate to each other and calls for maintaining peace and stability.

- Published: 2026-06-19T08:43:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606195001.aspx
- anchor: #n1122707

Key issues include Taiwan's assertion of political independence, strong international assessments of its economic competitiveness, domestic development of the defense industry, and strengthening of social institutions.

## Securities report (beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts)—24th period (2025/09/20–2026/03/19).

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%88%E5%86%85%E5%9B%BD%E6%8A%95%E8%B3%87%E4%BF%A1%E8%A8%97%E5%8F%97%E7%9B%8A%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC24%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F09%2F20%EF%BC%8D2026%2F03%2F19)-2026-06-19%2009%3A00
- anchor: #n1122108

Asset Management One published its securities report for the 24th period, disclosing the management status of its domestic investment trust to investors and contributing to transparency in financial markets.

## Annual Securities Report—66th fiscal year (2025/04/01–2026/03/31)

- Published: 2026-06-19T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC66%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F04%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F03%2F31)-2026-06-19%2009%3A00
- anchor: #n1122107

Shin-Etsu Polymer filed its securities report for the 66th period (April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026), providing investors with transparency on its finances and strategy.