# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-21 18:00–21:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 16 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 14 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 【Okayama University】Exhibits a J-PEAKS booth at the 日本学術振興会 Special Research Fellows-DC Friendship Meeting 2026

- Published: 2026-06-21T20:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004115.000072793.html
- anchor: #n1157542
- Companies mentioned: 国立大学法人岡山大学、日本学術振興会、文部科学省

Facts:
- About 30 Special Research Fellows (DC) visited

## The nonfiction business school “The Neutral,” led by BUDDICA representative Yusaku Nakano, surpasses 800 members

- Published: 2026-06-21T20:25:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000169839.html
- anchor: #n1157539
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BUDDICA、株式会社ガネーシャ、女子建築設計株式会社、株式会社URBAN GARAGE、株式会社アカシア

Facts:
- Membership surpasses 800
- Annual sales exceed 17.5 billion yen
- A wealth of lecture videos, with more than 150 in total
- Monthly plan: ¥29,800 (excluding tax)
- Annual plan: ¥327,800 (excluding tax)

## The “Streamer Hyper Game Tournament FINAL” will be held at Tokyo Dome over 2 days, on November 28 (Sat.) and November 29 (Sun.)!

- Published: 2026-06-21T20:15:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000115510.html
- anchor: #n1157540
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社OPENREC、OPENREC.tv、mellow-fan

Facts:
- More than 22,000 attendees over 2 days
- Peak concurrent viewers for the livestream: more than 200,000
- More than 40,000 attendees over 2 days
- Peak concurrent viewers for the livestream: more than 300,000

## TV anime “I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day” to begin streaming ahead of its terrestrial broadcast and ahead of all other services on dアニメストア, U-NEXT and アニメ放題! Information on other streaming platforms also revealed!

- Published: 2026-06-21T20:04:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000086721.html
- anchor: #n1157531
- Companies mentioned: dアニメストア、U-NEXT、アニメ放題、ABEMA、niconico、NETFLIX、DMM TV、バンダイチャンネル、Hulu、TELASA、J:COM STREAM、milplus、Prime Video、Lemino、FOD、アニメフェスタ、HAPPY！動画、ビデオマーケット、カンテレドーガ、music.jp、一迅社、インフィニット、EVOLROAR、ROLL2

Facts:
- Every Tuesday from July 7 (Tue.), 24:00–
- Other platforms: Every Friday from July 10 (Fri.), 24:00–

## Ayumu Imazu to perform at Nippon Budokan on January 31, 2027 (Sun.); announcement made at the Tokyo show of his national tour

- Published: 2026-06-21T20:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000234.000118793.html
- anchor: #n1157535
- Companies mentioned: Ayumu Imazu、BMSG、SOGO TOKYO、Ayumu Imazu Official Fan Club

Facts:
- A national tour spanning 9 cities, the largest in his career
- Reserved seat: ¥9,800 (tax included)
- Upgrade ticket with exclusive original T-shirt: ¥17,000 (tax included)
- Price: 3,300 yen (before tax)
- Price: ¥7,000 (excluding tax)

## Preview stills from episode 12 of “Do You Like Big Girls? [Premium Edition],” streaming exclusively on AnimeFesta

- Published: 2026-06-21T20:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000408.000015126.html
- anchor: #n1157534
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウェイブ、AnimeFesta、竹書房、studio HōKIBOSHI、彗星社、スタジオマウス、竹コミ！

Facts:
- Broadcast and streaming begin at 1:05 a.m. on Monday, June 8
- A chance to win a production script signed by all 6 main cast members (1 winner)
- Start: Monday, May 10, 2021
- Capital: 73 million yen

## A limited-time community site commemorating the formation and 40th anniversary of RED WARRIORS has opened on “Bitfan”!

- Published: 2026-06-21T20:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001654.000017372.html
- anchor: #n1157533
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SKIYAKI、RED WARRIORS

Facts:
- ¥1,000 per month (tax included)
- Capital: 31 million yen

## The synopsis for the TV anime “BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita” is revealed, along with new information including the main key visual and 2nd PV!

- Published: 2026-06-21T20:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009572.000014827.html
- anchor: #n1157532
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブシロード、夢限大みゅーたいぷ、Poppin'Party、Roselia、Morfonica、RAISE A SUILEN、MyGO!!!!!、Ave Mujica

Facts:
- Project’s 11th anniversary
- Broadcast of the TV anime “BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita”

## Beauty products maker Reluster（リラスター） makes a full-scale entry into the postpartum care facility market!

- Published: 2026-06-21T19:49:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000133416.html
- anchor: #n1157529
- Companies mentioned: Reluster、リラスター、株式会社Neo craft、さくらセレニティ

Facts:
- 〒594-0041

## 北海道日本ハムファイターズライセンス商品「スタタン™」発売 球場のプラカップがそのまま入る真空断熱タンブラー

- Published: 2026-06-21T19:09:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000168923.html
- anchor: #n1157523
- Companies mentioned: 北海道日本ハムファイターズ、株式会社ハッピーストライク

Facts:
- ¥5,900 (tax included)
- 6,900 yen (tax included)
- 67 types in total
- 66 players on the first-team roster

## Official streaming by “負けん氣クラブ,” led by general manager Kazuyoshi Tatsunami, launches at 19:00 on June 21! Paid-member content and YouTube streams to run simultaneously

- Published: 2026-06-21T19:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000153104.html
- anchor: #n1157525
- Companies mentioned: 負けん氣クラブ、有限会社オフィスビバーチェ

Facts:
- Official streaming content will launch at 19:00 on June 21, 2026 (Saturday).

## オーラス株式会社 begins sales of its PL-600Ⅲ projector lift, also offering wholesale sales to dealers and installation companies

- Published: 2026-06-21T19:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000180701.html
- anchor: #n1157524
- Companies mentioned: オーラス株式会社、Victor（JVC）

Facts:
- Hours: 11:00–18:00

## New book “The Dignity of Words: Japanese Speech and Values Leaders Should Cherish” goes on sale June 21!

- Published: 2026-06-21T18:31:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000157358.html
- anchor: #n1157519
- Companies mentioned: セルバ出版、Amazon、kotonohaJAPAN

Facts:
- List price: 1,980 yen (base price 1,800 yen + 10% tax)
- Pages: 248

## ERPC releases “How to be faster on Solana?,” a report outlining how to achieve the highest speed on Solana—visualizing the “physics of network distance” that determines speed, using live real-world data

- Published: 2026-06-21T18:11:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000475.000105962.html
- anchor: #n1157515
- Companies mentioned: ERPC、Validators DAO、ELSOUL LABO B.V.、Solana、Shinobi Performance Pool、Jito、Shredstream、AMD Turin

Facts:
- A slot advances approximately every 400 milliseconds
- Up to approximately 80% goes to stake-weighted priority
- The remaining approximately 20% is shared among all other connections
- The minimum clock speed Solana validators must meet is 2.8 GHz
- Keep utilization at 30–40%

## The vaping product DR.CHILL7000 was featured by 限界カップル, a channel with 380,000 subscribers

- Published: 2026-06-21T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000159724.html
- anchor: #n1157514
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SOCIAL GREEN TECH、DR.CHILL、限界カップル、CHILL VAPE

Facts:
- About 380,000 subscribers
- Up to approximately 7,000 puffs
- 16 flavors in all
- 15% OFF coupon

## 【東急Sレイエス フットボールスクール 池袋】SKILL UP WEEK2607_08

- Published: 2026-06-21T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000501.000059271.html
- anchor: #n1157513
- Companies mentioned: 東急Sレイエス フットボールスクール 池袋、アディダスフットサルパーク池袋、東急スポーツシステム株式会社

Facts:
- Members: ¥1,980 per session ⇒ ¥1,760 per session (蹴祭 campaign)
- Nonmembers: ¥2,200 per session ⇒ ¥1,980 per session (蹴祭 campaign)
- 12 people each

## Chiang Wan-an: KMT caucus to propose drone bill; supports thorough discussion

- Published: 2026-06-21T20:35:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606210174.aspx
- anchor: #n1157541

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an expressed support for the Kuomintang-backed drone-related bill and stressed the importance of strengthening the industry’s competitiveness.

## Dense fog in Penghu disrupts transport; additional flights and military aircraft deployed to move travelers

- Published: 2026-06-21T20:14:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606210170.aspx
- anchor: #n1157537

Report on the air traffic disruption caused by dense fog in Penghu and the response.

## Lin An-ko hits his 5th homer in NPB’s minor leagues; Lin Chia-cheng records 2 hits in a game

- Published: 2026-06-21T20:06:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606210167.aspx
- anchor: #n1157536

Report on the performances of Taiwanese players Lin An-ko and Lin Chia-cheng in NPB’s minor leagues.

## Taiwan wins 1 gold and 2 bronze medals at the Asian Gymnastics Championships; coach Lin Yu-hsin says, “Nearly perfect”

- Published: 2026-06-21T20:06:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606210165.aspx
- anchor: #n1157538

Taiwan’s gymnastics team posts strong results at the Asian Championships and secures qualification for the World Championships.

## Formosa Petrochemical: Gasoline down NT$1 per liter, diesel down NT$0.7

- Published: 2026-06-21T19:29:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606210164.aspx
- anchor: #n1157530

Formosa Petrochemical announced fuel price cuts, aiming to ease consumer costs through adjustments to wholesale prices.

## “World Cat King” Tang Chia-hung wins horizontal bar gold, claims 2nd consecutive Asian Championships title

- Published: 2026-06-21T19:19:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606210163.aspx
- anchor: #n1157527

Tang Chia-hung won the horizontal bar at the Asian Championships for the 2nd consecutive time, demonstrating his strength on the international stage.

## Scattered congestion on national highways; expected to ease gradually after 9 p.m.

- Published: 2026-06-21T19:11:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606210160.aspx
- anchor: #n1157528

Traffic congestion on Taiwan’s highways on the final day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday and the outlook for easing conditions.

## 13 counties and cities remain under high-temperature alerts on the 22nd; Typhoon Mekkhala expected to come closest to Taiwan on the 25th

- Published: 2026-06-21T19:00:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606210154.aspx
- anchor: #n1157521

Warning of continued high temperatures across Taiwan and weather risks from an approaching typhoon.

## Japanese bathroom-fixture giant TOTO invests 15.7 billion to target the 1-nanometer semiconductor components market

- Published: 2026-06-21T18:59:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606210157.aspx
- anchor: #n1157526

TOTO to invest ¥80 billion in equipment for its semiconductor manufacturing equipment components business, strengthening production sites in anticipation of processes at the 1-nanometer level.

## Profits at 3 major offshore financial centers rise nearly 15% year over year in the first 4 months

- Published: 2026-06-21T18:57:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606210156.aspx
- anchor: #n1157522

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## Wang Nien-hao plays second base for the first time; Mitsutaka Goto cautions him beforehand: “Don’t be too surprised”

- Published: 2026-06-21T18:42:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606210149.aspx
- anchor: #n1157520

Wang Nien-hao of the Fubon Guardians played second base for the first time in an official game, as part of a tactical experiment.

## Ukrainian drone attacks on Crimea and Russia’s border region leave 5 dead and 28 injured

- Published: 2026-06-21T17:59:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606210139.aspx
- anchor: #n1157517

Ukrainian military drone attacks left 5 people dead in Crimea and Krasnodar Krai and paralyzed infrastructure.

## Water appears yellow and cloudy in parts of Tainan; Taiwan Water has begun flushing pipelines

- Published: 2026-06-21T17:51:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606210138.aspx
- anchor: #n1157516

Report on Taiwan Water’s investigation into the cause of cloudy water in Tainan and its response.

## Taiwan Railways repairs broken rail fishplate at north end of Shulin Station, restoring normal service; passengers delayed can get ticket refunds

- Published: 2026-06-21T17:29:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606210132.aspx
- anchor: #n1157518

Equipment damage occurred around Shulin Station on Taiwan Railway, causing a temporary service disruption, but service was quickly restored.