AI News 180m Report

2026-06-21 15:00–18:00 JST

45 received, 45 listed, 3 sources

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 24 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 21 items from 2 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES(24)

[Weekends and holidays, limited quantities] A special deal combining Noboribetsu’s famous hot springs with local Iburi cuisine! Follow Sekisuitei on official Instagram and enjoy a day-use bath plus lunch for 2,000 yen

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Special set price: 2,000 yen (tax included)
  • Regular price: 2,400 yen (day-use bath 1,200 yen + lunch 1,200 yen)
  • Bathing tax: 50 yen extra
  • Check-in: 11:00
  • Check-out: 19:00
  • Last admission: 18:00
  • Lunch hours: 12:00
  • Number of guest rooms: 248

Companies mentioned:野口観光株式会社、登別 石水亭

[Okayama University] World-first new imaging technology developed for early diagnosis of heart failure and Parkinson’s disease~Results of international joint research involving Okayama University published in an international academic journal~

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026 (Reiwa 8)
  • June 6, 2026

Companies mentioned:国立大学法人岡山大学、神戸市立医療センター中央市民病院

Family bonds are put to the test—Blu-ray of “Mission: Yozakura Family 2” to go on sale Aug. 28, 2026 (Fri.)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ■Price: 26,400 yen (tax included)
  • Season 2, episodes 1–12 (episodes 28–39)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ハピネット、株式会社ハピネット・メディアマーケティング、株式会社クロックワークス、集英社、SILVER LINK.、スタジオシャムロック、REAL-T、Sus4 Inc.、櫻坂46、MBS、TBS

400th anniversary of the opening of Kindaichi Onsen: High school and junior high school students turn local folktales into a mystery-solving game—“Young People Weaving 400 Years of Memories of Kindaichi Onsen” project launches

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 400th anniversary of the opening of Kindaichi Onsen
  • 11 people, including high school and university students and local residents
  • 10 organizations have been selected

Companies mentioned:特定非営利活動法人miraito、金田一温泉開湯400年祭実行委員会、割烹旅館おぼない

[Okayama University] A topical lactic acid bacteria treatment for recurrent cystitis~Toward establishing a new preventive treatment that does not rely on antibiotics or hormone drugs~

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • One year of lactic acid bacteria vaginal suppository treatment prevented 86% of cystitis recurrences
  • Testing whether the same effect can be achieved with fewer treatments (8) and a shorter period (six months)

Companies mentioned:国立大学法人岡山大学、岡山大学病院、岡山大学病院腎泌尿器科、岡山大学病院臓器移植医療センター、岡山大学学術研究院先鋭研究領域(未来医療)・腎泌尿器科学、岡山大学病院新医療研究開発センター、岡山大学研究・イノベーション共創機構、岡山大学メディア「OTD」、SXプラットフォーム

SPIRIT ALMOND launches “Soy Sauce Jalapeño” flavored almonds, exclusive to ドジャースタジアム

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Winner in the snack category of the 2026 Good Food Awards
  • California almonds account for about 80% of global production
  • Price: $5 (before tax)
  • Size: 32g
  • Established: 2021

Companies mentioned:SPIRIT ALMOND、LUPHIA, LLC.、ドジャースタジアム、ロサンゼルス・ドジャース、Good Food Awards

About 5,200 people attend Okinawa’s largest fashion festivals at 沖縄サントリーアリーナ! “OKINAWA COLLECTION 2026” held [Official Report Vol.1]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 5,248 visitors attended
  • SS seats: ¥6,000
  • S seats: ¥5,000
  • A seats: ¥4,000

Companies mentioned:沖縄コレクション実行委員会、沖縄サントリーアリーナ、ミクチャ、X、Instagram、TikTok、MURUA、Malymoon、repipi armario、SAPPORO COLLECTION、LARME、学校法人 KBC学園、SWS、CoCo、ADASTRIA、FRUITS ZIPPER、ふみの

About 5,200 people attend Okinawa’s largest fashion festivals at 沖縄サントリーアリーナ! “OKINAWA COLLECTION 2026” held [Official Report Vol.2]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 5,248 visitors attended
  • More than 120 performers

Companies mentioned:沖縄サントリーアリーナ、ミクチャ、MORE STAR、Zipper、CUTIE STREET、FRUITS ZIPPER、UP-T、iLiFE!、Malymoon、SPINNS、TITTY&CO.、Tika、PiKi、LARME、Teechi、PARCO CITY、VINT WONDERCUBE、GRACE CONTINENTAL、niko and...、Top of the Hill、BAYFLOW、VASE WONDERCUBE、コルディオプレミアム、JUICYJUICY

Original中日ドラゴンズ球団創設90周年「セントレアドアラデー」開催!ドアラがセントレアにやってきた!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 1400 people attended the first and second sessions combined
  • ・Number of employees: 293, including full-time directors

Companies mentioned:中日ドラゴンズ、中部国際空港株式会社、名古屋鉄道株式会社

Original2026年度 建築設備士 第一次試験(学科)の自己採点をサポート 日建学院、無料WEB採点サービスを実施

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Course fee: 100,000 yen (110,000 yen including tax)

Companies mentioned:日建学院、株式会社建築資料研究社

Experience the ultimate retreat at THE FIVE RIVERS FINE GLAMPING 群馬 白沢. Grilled dinner featuring the best flavors of summer 2026 and a “summer dinner” for dogs supervised by a pet food stylist now available

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original料金:1 名 22,800 円(税込)~
  • S size…1300 yen
  • M size…1600 yen
  • L size…1900 yen

Companies mentioned:THE FIVE RIVERS FINE GLAMPING 群馬 白沢、前橋園芸株式会社

コンクルーAI launches its “AI Schedule Agent”—AI automatically generates schedules by referring to project information, past schedules and other materials

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Fee: ¥9,900 per month
  • Small and midsize construction companies with 15 or fewer employees

Companies mentioned:株式会社コンクルー、コンクルーAI

[Okayama University] “Open Innovation MatchUp vol.5” to be held, promoting industry-academia-government collaboration leveraging computing infrastructure in the AI era

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 200 people participated, including company representatives, researchers, students and local government officials

Companies mentioned:国立大学法人岡山大学、おかやまデジタルイノベーション創出プラットフォーム(OI-Start)、アマゾン ウェブ サービス ジャパン合同会社、blueqat株式会社、一般社団法人日本量子コンピューティング協会(JQCA)

“The heart of a machine” to spark the intellectual curiosity of adults: BLDB launches an ultra-precise, movable MINI engine assembly model

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total parts (piece count): 130 pcs
  • Retail price: 67,335 yen
  • Launch commemorative final special price: 51,796 yen
  • Approx. 117mm long
  • Approx. 86mm wide
  • Approx. 200mm high
  • Product weight: approx. 2500g
  • Controls the tolerance between parts to within 0.1mm

Companies mentioned:BLDB、碩輝網絡貿易有限公司

“Drink Noto Chestnuts”: Small chestnuts once discarded become “a cup of hope”—“Kanazawa Craft” launches to support Noto’s recovery

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 14,000 tons of domestic chestnuts are produced annually
  • Noto chestnuts are a rare product, accounting for just 0.71% of that supply
  • Furthermore, about 18.7% are discarded as off-spec
  • About 100 tons of chestnuts are harvested annually in the Noto region
  • About 2割 of them cannot be shipped because they are small or damaged
  • First release limited to 300 bottles

Companies mentioned:金沢クラフト合同会社、橋本栗園

[いわきFC] Notice of defender 牛澤健 joining on loan from 水戸ホーリーホック

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The loan period runs through June 30, 2027
  • April 11, 2001 (25 years old)
  • 178cm / 73kg
  • Hyakunen Koso League: 7 appearances / 0 goals
  • J2 League: 39 appearances / 0 goals
  • League Cup: 2 appearances / 0 goals
  • Emperor’s Cup overall: 2 appearances / 0 goals

Companies mentioned:いわきFC、水戸ホーリーホック、守西FC、名古屋グランパス、中央大学

[June 2026] Native Camp instructor rankings announced! Popular instructors from around the world make the list

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Instructors from more than 140 countries worldwide
  • More than 15,000 instructors offering a rich variety from around the world
  • More than 32,000 rich learning materials
  • 80 million lessons to date

Companies mentioned:株式会社ネイティブキャンプ、ネイティブキャンプ英会話、ネイティブキャンプ キッズ、ネイティブキャンプ ビジネス、Native Camp Japanese、ネイティブキャンプ留学、Going Global 世界への挑戦

歌役者 9Lana selected for the ending theme of the final cour of the TV anime “BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity”.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The series has surpassed 1億3000万 copies in circulation
  • More than 360 episodes of the TV anime have been produced to date
  • There have also been 4 feature-length theatrical anime films
  • Major-label debut in April 2024
  • Broadcast begins in July 2026

Companies mentioned:歌役者 9Lana、株式会社ソニー・ミュージックレーベルズ、BLEACH、週刊少年ジャンプ、久保帯人、集英社、テレビ東京、dentsu、ぴえろ

[Okayama University] Online information session for Okayama University’s Global Discovery Program (GDP)〔7/14, Tue. Online fire〕

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 18:00–18:45
  • Deadline: July 7 (Tue.)

Companies mentioned:国立大学法人岡山大学、Zoom

[Okayama University] 2026 “Advanced Semiconductor Technology Course” launches~Public course for working professionals to be held alongside as a core subject of Okayama University’s VISTA Program~

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026 (Reiwa 8)

Companies mentioned:国立大学法人岡山大学、中四国半導体人材育成加速プログラム、おかやま半導体関連コンソーシアム、中国地域半導体関連産業振興協議会

[10-minute walk from Shinodayama Station] Self-storage facility “スペラボ Izumiotsu Shinodayama” to open on July 1, 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 10 minutes from Shinodayama Station on the JR Hanwa Line
  • More than 700 locations and 22,000 indoor self-storage units
  • 800,000 vacant homes
  • Start using the service in as little as 1 hour after applying

Companies mentioned:株式会社UKCorporation、スペラボ

[Okayama University] Hirameki☆Tokimeki Science~Welcome to the university laboratory~KAKENHI: Explore the wonders of “vision,” our ability to sense light!!〔8/22, Sat. Okayama University Tsushima Campus〕

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reservation deadline: July 31

Companies mentioned:国立大学法人岡山大学、独立行政法人日本学術振興会、北海道大学、海洋研究開発機構、東京大学、理化学研究所、科学技術振興機構

Reiwa 8 fiscal year Building Equipment Engineer First Examination (written): Free “same-day scoring service.” Scoring results released today (June 21) from 19:30! Access videos preparing for the second-stage exam as a service benefit【総合資格学院】

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Scoring results are scheduled to be released today from 19:30
  • 52.6% of successful candidates
  • 59.2% of candidates who passed on their first try

Companies mentioned:総合資格学院、株式会社総合資格、田中道子

Global tendon brand 天丼琥珀 opens its 2nd U.S. location in Seattle!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2nd U.S. location
  • Opened on May 6, 2026
  • Wait times reached 5 hours during peak periods

Companies mentioned:Kohaku Global Pte Ltd、天丼琥珀

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA(20)

Monkeys waive McSweeney; Genki Sakakibara expected to make his debut during the 6-game series

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Rakuten Monkeys reshuffled their foreign pitcher roster, releasing McSweeney and registering Genki Sakakibara.

Chicago mass shooting leaves 13 injured; gunmen flee after drive-by shooting

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A drive-by shooting during a Juneteenth celebration on Chicago’s South Side left 13 people injured.

Defense Ministry: Strengthen rapid transition between peacetime and wartime; immediate readiness drills to be held on the 22nd

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense announces 5-day immediate readiness drills.

Boy climbs into car in Ershui, Changhua, locks himself in and cries; police and firefighters break window to rescue him

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Details of an incident in Changhua County in which a boy locked himself inside a car and was rescued by police and firefighters.

Medical school entrance exam leak scandal: 2.27 million Indian candidates to retake exam

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

India to hold retest for 2.27 million candidates following medical school entrance exam (NEET) leak scandal; government response.

Rail joint height difference between Banqiao and Shulin prompts Taiwan Railways to switch to single-track, two-way operation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan Railways imposed operating restrictions due to a track defect.

Japanese man arrested at Narita Airport on suspicion of smuggling zombie vape powder from Malaysia

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A jobless man was arrested on suspicion of smuggling etomidate powder from Malaysia to Narita Airport.

Switch malfunction at Taoyuan Airport MRT’s A6 station affects 8 trains and about 800 passengers

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Report on service delays and response following a switch malfunction at A6 station on the Taoyuan Airport MRT.

Kaohsiung dragon boat “collision” rerace controversy; Sports Development Bureau: Reracing allowed within 50 meters

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

An operational dispute over the fairness of judging and safety precautions arose at an official Kaohsiung City sports event.

Lawmaker says drugged-driving cases referred for prosecution surged 572 times in 3 years; Taichung police: Stepping up enforcement

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1,145 people in year 114
  • 715 drugged-driving cases have been cited
  • 6 drugged-driving traffic accidents have occurred
  • Ineligible to apply for a driver’s license for 3 years

Companies mentioned:民主進步黨、台中市政府警察局、台中地檢署、警政署

日本 thrash 突尼西亞 4-0, make history in the 1,000th World Cup match

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026 World Cup
  • 4 points

Companies mentioned:日本、突尼西亞、FIFA、荷蘭、瑞典

Lin Yu-ting wins silver at WB Cup China leg; coach says fitness needs improvement after moving up a weight class

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Ultimately lost 2-3
  • Hit in the head with 1 minute 38 seconds remaining in the match

Companies mentioned:世界拳擊聯盟(World Boxing,WB)

Russian airstrikes in eastern Ukraine kill 3, injure 22; Russia says it shot down 239 drones

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3 dead
  • 22 injured

Companies mentioned:Telegram

Reflecting pool renovation hit snags; Trump alleges deliberate sabotage

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 620-meter-long reflecting pool
  • Renovation project that has cost $14 million to date
  • Left a 250-foot-long scratch
  • Rode a bicycle for 84 kilometers

Companies mentioned:國家廣播公司新聞網、法新社、真實社群、華盛頓郵報、大西洋月刊、北卡羅來納大學

中華郵政 clarifies there is no ban on sitting in the A7 complex; says it will review and correct any improper practices

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:中華郵政、台北郵件處理中心

Original伊朗總教練獲告知 美國將放寬世界盃第3戰旅行限制

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026 World Cup
  • 伊朗 drew 2-2 with 紐西蘭, the lowest-ranked team in this tournament, last week
  • In 伊朗’s Group G, all 4 teams are currently tied on 1 point
  • Only the top 2 teams in the group can secure a place in the round of 32

Companies mentioned:伊朗、美國、墨西哥、比利時、埃及、紐西蘭、國際足總(FIFA)

Successful restoration of white wax apples in Xinshi, Tainan; district office promotes them during harvest season

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The district office began restoration efforts more than 10 years ago

Companies mentioned:台南市新市區公所、台南市

嘉市好店 launches twin exhibitions in the north and south, bringing products straight from producers to urban consumers

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Showcasing 12 嘉市好店 brands
  • Bringing together 15 嘉市好店 brands
  • Single purchase of NT$888 or more

Companies mentioned:嘉市好店、新光三越、台北國際食品展覽會、嘉義市政府建設處、Facebook

Former Xinjiang vice chairman Zhu Changjie investigated; played a major role in maintaining stability after the 七五事件

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Publicly available biography shows Zhu Changjie is 69
  • Nearly 8 years
  • The 3rd consecutive secretary from Aksu Prefecture to fall
  • Since the 20th CPC Congress in 2022, 6 senior officials have fallen
  • Since January this year, 34 “centrally managed cadres” have fallen

Companies mentioned:中國警察協會

Child loves reading but can’t write good essays? 3 ways to build writing skills【Book excerpt】

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Methods to address the gap between reading volume and essay-writing ability.

Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所(1)

[Tai Duan] Filed pursuant to Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation letter No. 1121801204, code Tai-Zheng-Shang-Yi

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

台端興業 announced its investments in and redemptions from four funds as required. The fair value of all the funds was 0 yuan, indicating severe financial losses and posing a significant risk to shareholders’ equity.

Companies mentioned:Ayers Alliance Financial Group Ltd.、STI PF Limited、City Credit Investment Bank Limited、City Credit Asset Management Nominee Co., Ltd.、CCAM Co., Ltd.

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