AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-19 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 8 of 9https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.htmlOne 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.en “Xin chào! Funabashi Vietnam Fes 2026” to be held: international exchange event connecting Funabashi and Vietnam around the theme of waterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122369https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122369Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 21https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122368Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES SH_KI unveils its first collaboration item with Mayumi Sadahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122367https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122367Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Th.an,” the bag that means “no more searching for things,” to be sold in stores for the first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122366Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【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 Prefecturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122365Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 organizationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122364Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【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 relaxationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122363Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122362Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 Shojihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122361Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES —More than 50 participants!— Held the “Town Life × TEM Lead-Generation Case Study Seminar for Beginner to Intermediate Participants”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122360Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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)”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122359Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES AI startup TAI officially launches “NIGIWAI,” AI software for analyzing people flowshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122358Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 protectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122357Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【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 debuthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122356Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Long-lasting moisture,” achieved with a 1.5-layer system that goes beyond conventional mists.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122355Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [小千谷市, Niigata Prefecture] Sports community place “ソコラテ” to hold opening event (June 27)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122354Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “GOOSE,” a monitored end-of-life planning app that isn’t just for the end of life, launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122353https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122353Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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 meetinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122352Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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 cityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122351Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 20https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122350Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Boss, can I watch soccer during work?” A 20-year-old employee’s direct appeal wins companywide approval for watching games during work hourshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122349Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 prefecturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122348Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [東京都港区] The 46th Gender Equality Festa in Libra 2026, ““私”がひらく現在・未来,” will be heldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122347Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Free webinar] How to find excellent freelance writers who won’t let you down in the AI era: Insights from an SEO writing professionalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122346https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122346Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ABB Robotics and PSYONIC use human-generated data to improve robots’ dexterityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122345https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122345Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES KOMPEITO, operator of “オフィスでやさい,” and Zespri issue joint “workplace nutrition balance” declarationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122344https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122344Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122343https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122343Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Okta selected as a key identity provider supporting secure AI agent connections for Anthropic’s Claudehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122342https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122342Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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 recurrencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122341https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122341Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Beware of fake “free streaming” sites capitalizing on major sporting events. They may not show the game, instead making money through ads and clickshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122340https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122340Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Beijing International Motor Show 2026: Observation and Analysis Report” releasedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122339https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122339Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122338https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122338Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “PeopleX AI Roleplay” receives a major update to its AI assessment model, “Assessment AI for ロープレ”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122337https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122337Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122336https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122336Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122335Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES <Workshop> Flower arranging workshop using thinned appleshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122334https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122334Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ロレアル unveils the future of beauty at Viva Technology 2026's Beauty Odysseyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122333https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122333Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES On sale now: chirashi sushi with the refreshing aroma of bamboo leaves, perfect for Tanabata!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122332https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122332Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122331https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122331Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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!” momentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122330https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122330Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Pork bowl restaurant TONTON] Enjoy the taste of Hokkaido wherever you like! Delivery-only restaurant opens 3 locations nationwide simultaneously on June 15 (Mon)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122329https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122329Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A fresh idea solves the problem of where to put a desktop fan! Launch of the ROOMMATE® 2style Monitor & Slim Fanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122328https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122328Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Neon Giant reveals development technology for upcoming title NO LAW at Unreal Fest Chicago 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122327https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122327Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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 23https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122326https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122326Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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 Makuakehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122325https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122325Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Price revisions for products in connection with the liquor tax rate revisionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122324https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122324Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122323https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122323Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Notice: Webinar to be held Thursday, July 2, 2026: Practical considerations for “AI and copyright” in a time of transformation in creative productionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122322https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122322Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES AnyMind Group launches seju X Amplify, a new advertising package leveraging seju, a popular IP among Gen Zhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122321https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122321Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社ＳＵＢＡＲＵ adopts LegalOnhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122320https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122320Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122319https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122319Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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>https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122318https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122318Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 matshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122317https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122317Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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)!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122316https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122316Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES METOS sponsorship confirmed in support of sauna culture! METOS Presents “Komoriba Sauna Fest 2026 summer”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122315https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122315Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 2026 SUMMER: This summer, Bon dancing with 自衛隊https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122314https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122314Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122313https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122313Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [From June 19] Streaming begins for “Briefing on the 7th Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy Seminar” [助成金なう]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122312https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122312Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122311https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122311Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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-Rhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122310https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122310Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 9:30https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122309https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122309Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 dramashttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122308https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122308Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122307https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122307Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122306https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122306Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 partnershiphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122013Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:54:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122017Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Transform operations dramatically without touching core systems”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122016Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 leadershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122015Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社農情人 speaks at public training for newly appointed heads of 普及指導センター nationwidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122014https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122014Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:50:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “We want to end the isolation of children with hair loss—one of the few ‘Hair Loss Kids Camps’ in Japan to be held”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122018Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:47:19 +0900JapanPR TIMES IAS launches “Quality Connect” for publishers to improve visibility into advertisers’ campaign requirementshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122019Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:45:11 +0900JapanPR TIMES Valqua certified as an IT implementation support provider for the “IT Implementation Subsidy 2026”; equipment inspection platform “MONiPLATⓇ” selected as an eligible IT toolhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123090https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123090Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123568https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123568Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Episode 19] “Secrets to Hiring Foreign Drivers,” by a professional in Japanese traffic educationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123567https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123567Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123566https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123566Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123088https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123088Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “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 regionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122640Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES New “Breezy Green Moisture-Retaining Soil,” a 100% plant-derived soil conditioner that protects plants from drying out during extreme heat!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122371https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122371Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The blind spot for AI optimists: companies that have integrated their data make management decisions 3.6 times fasterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123091https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123091Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “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 TOKYOhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122641Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 standardshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122386https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122386Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES In an industry first, the Skills Map site has added an application feature using 建退共's electronic points system.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122373https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122373Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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%.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122387https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122387Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES LPGA Meijer Classic: Hsu Wei-ling shoots 69 to sit in 12th place after the opening round.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123569Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:40:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAOn 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123581Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:35:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATraffic 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].https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123516https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123516Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:22:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAn 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123459https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123459Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:22:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan'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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123199https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123199Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:02:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan'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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123200https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123200Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:01:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEU 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123149https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123149Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:43:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACanada secured its first World Cup victory, with Jonathan David scoring a hat trick. Daveigh Chase, who voiced Lilo in Lilo & Stitch, dies at 35.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123138https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123138Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:43:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFormer 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123137https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123137Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:41:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1123093Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:34:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwanese 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122952https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122952Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122721Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:56:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122644Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:41:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122374https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122374Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:56:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA 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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122707Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:43:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAKey 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).https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122108Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示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)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122107https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260619-09/index-en-p8.html#n1122107Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0900JapanEDINET 金融庁開示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.