# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-24 21:00–24:00 JST One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 19 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. ## 夏の夜の楽しみ方を一新する、２５周年のユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパンがパークを飛び出し、東京のど真ん中に１日限定で登場！『夏の子どもホンネ演説会 in 東京』本日開催！「ママだけ夜のお菓子ずるい！」 - Published: 2026-06-24T23:17:11+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000846.000005761.html - anchor: #n1196928 - Companies mentioned: ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン、合同会社ユー・エス・ジェイ、コムキャスト NBCユニバーサルグループ、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.、Universal Studios、Amblin Entertainment、Nintendo、Sesame Workshop、Peanuts Worldwide LLC、SANRIO CO., LTD.、Walter Lantz Productions LLC、Pokémon Facts: - About 120 specially invited parent-and-child guests - The park’s 25th anniversary - Starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026 ## AI-BOUZ, an AI system recommended for attracting customers to salons and treatment clinics, surpasses 800 locations - Published: 2026-06-24T23:05:14+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000166927.html - anchor: #n1196891 - Companies mentioned: カイゼン・マーケティング株式会社、AI-BOUZ、ホットペッパービューティー Facts: - Adoptions increased 2.6 times - The hairdressing, beauty salon and treatment clinic industry, which is said to have about 370,000 locations nationwide - Stably maintaining monthly sales of 1.5 million yen - Aiming to surpass 1,500 locations by the end of 2026 ## 【宅建2026】AIで問題を自動抽出！「今日何を勉強しよう・・・」そんな悩みとはおさらば。宅建アプリ『宅スマ』の新機能！ - Published: 2026-06-24T23:00:56+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000171293.html - anchor: #n1196892 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社夢来備人、宅スマ、アズマ株式会社 Facts: - Plans to include 5,000 questions by the end of July - More than 1,500 original questions ## Hi3D significantly upgrades its AI 3D printing features in anniversary update. Moves toward automating the slicing process with a single click - Published: 2026-06-24T23:00:20+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000166290.html - anchor: #n1196893 - Companies mentioned: Hi3D、Creality、Bambu Lab、xTool Facts: - Reduces filament waste by up to 50% - Improves printing speed by 30–50% ## Details of “グランド・セフト・オートVI：アルティメット・エディション,” preorder bonuses and more revealed - Published: 2026-06-24T23:00:17+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000106039.html - anchor: #n1196894 - Companies mentioned: Rockstar Games、グランド・セフト・オート Facts: - It will be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19. - In addition to the “Standard Edition” and “Ultimate Edition,” everyone who preorders and purchases グランド・セフト・オートVI before November 20 - Those who preorder the digital version of グランド・セフト・オートVI can begin preloading on November 12 to ensure they can play on the November 19 launch day. - Released in 2013, グランド・セフト・オートV has sold more than 200 million copies worldwide. ## New exhibitions! “微わかる展２” + “小さいすぎるよ展” to be held in 8 cities nationwide! - Published: 2026-06-24T22:44:51+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000120766.html - anchor: #n1196837 - Companies mentioned: entaku、ENTAKU produce Facts: - 8 cities nationwide - Weekdays: ¥1,800 - Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: ¥2,100 ## サクセス株式会社 releases FanPort, a fan-payment platform that supports monetization for overseas fans - Published: 2026-06-24T22:35:54+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000060120.html - anchor: #n1196838 - Companies mentioned: サクセス株式会社、FanPort Facts: - 7-5-5 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo ## [Asakusa] Guests staying overnight on the night of the Sumida River Fireworks Festival are invited to the rooftop free of charge. “illi Haku Asakusa” to hold a 1-night-only event on Saturday, July 25. - Published: 2026-06-24T22:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000032253.html - anchor: #n1196774 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社BARE NOTE STUDIO、illi Stays、illi Haku Asakusa Facts: - First 6 groups - 100 guest rooms in total ## 一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会 (GDX) features “Dramatic Changes to Furusato Nozei” in Vol.9 of its newsletter, “自治体DXガイド” — Chronologically organizing the 4 major revisions continuing through 2029, with further explanation at an online briefing on 7/15 - Published: 2026-06-24T22:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000349.000132312.html - anchor: #n1196773 - Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会、シナジーマーケティング株式会社 Facts: - Application of the ban on awarding points in October 2025 - 47.5% or less in October 2026 - To 40% or less in 2029 - A cap of 1.93 million yen - About 4.38 million yen - 1支払先あたり100万円以上 - 100 people ## Saturday, July 4 [小西成弥・佐藤信長] “Pasta & Costa 1st Party ～最初のひと皿～” to be broadcast exclusively live in 2 parts on ニコニコ生放送 - Published: 2026-06-24T22:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001339.000056982.html - anchor: #n1196772 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドワンゴ、ドワンゴジェイピー、ニコニコ生放送、2.5次元やっぱニコメン Facts: - Price: ¥3,500 (tax included) + service fee of ¥350 (tax included) ## 2026-2027 season: registered players (as of June 23, 2026) - Published: 2026-06-24T22:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002969.000038094.html - anchor: #n1196771 - Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人Ｔリーグ、T.T彩たま、静岡ジェード、岡山リベッツ、琉球アスティーダ、トップおとめピンポンズ名古屋、京都カグヤライズ、日本生命レッドエルフ、日本ペイントマレッツ、九州カリーナ Facts: - 2026-2027 season - As of June 23, 2026 ## HoneyWorks sound-produced idol group 可憐なアイボリー to release major 3rd single “ナイト,” depicting the precious relationship between idols and fans, on Wednesday, June 24! Release event to be held at Lazona Kawasaki Plaza - Published: 2026-06-24T21:30:06+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000930.000025517.html - anchor: #n1196706 - Companies mentioned: HoneyWorks、可憐なアイボリー、株式会社TWIN PLANET、日本クラウン、ローソンチケット、イープラス、チケットぴあ、CROWN RECORD Facts: - Total views of related videos exceed 2.5 billion - More than 30 million total views on YouTube - ¥3,300 (pre-tax price: ¥3,000) - ¥2,750 (pre-tax price: ¥2,500) - ¥1,300 (pre-tax price: ¥1,182) ## 三井物産セキュアディレクション（MBSD）、マイクロソフト主導の マルウェア「Amadey」/「Stealc」テイクダウン（停止措置） プロジェクトに日本企業として唯一参画 - Published: 2026-06-24T21:30:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000003166.html - anchor: #n1196707 - Companies mentioned: 三井物産セキュアディレクション、マイクロソフト、Europol EC3、ドイツ連邦刑事庁、デンマーク警察、オランダ警察、ESET、BitSight、Lumen、IBM、Proofpoint Facts: - 約6年半の長期にわたりAmadeyのC2サーバを継続して観測してきました ## 全員10代の日本人5人組ボーイズグループ・VIBY、8月31日に日本武道館にて開催予定のDEBUT SHOWCASE『VIBY LAND』、オフィシャルファンクラブ「TOMO」限定プレミアム特典を解禁 - Published: 2026-06-24T21:26:16+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000332.000021008.html - anchor: #n1196674 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社CAM、VIBY、Rii.MJ Facts: - To be held on Monday, August 31, 2026 - 550 yen per month (tax included) - Employees: 125 (as of May 1, 2026) ## [GERA radio app] “スタミナパンのもっちりパン教室” to mark its 1st anniversary with its first merchandise release and a members-only event! - Published: 2026-06-24T21:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000222.000026953.html - anchor: #n1196642 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファンコミュニケーションズ、GERA Facts: - Those who spend at least 5,000 yen including tax will receive a sticker as a bonus. - ■ Price: 2,000 yen (including tax) - Capital: 1,189,560,000 yen (as of December 31, 2025) ## [June 27 and 28] “Early Summer Appreciation Festival” to be held at the Kurume showroom: 2 days to experience bathroom and kitchen renovations firsthand! - Published: 2026-06-24T21:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000318.000074598.html - anchor: #n1196641 - Companies mentioned: ニッカホーム株式会社 Facts: - Travel vouchers worth 100,000 yen - Gift certificates worth 30,000 yen - Group total: 1,860 employees (as of April 2026) - グループ全体 711.6億円（2024年度） - Group total: 88,842 cases (2025) ## Relationship Population Lab #1, “Beyond the Relationship Population — How Do Migration and U-turns Happen?” to be held online on Wednesday, July 1 — Rethinking the link between the relationship population and migration/U-turns through the history of migration and settlement in 和歌山市 - Published: 2026-06-24T21:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000348.000132312.html - anchor: #n1196640 - Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会、和歌山市、シナジーマーケティング株式会社、国際大学グローバル・コミュニケーション・センター Facts: - A total of 198 people participated - July 1, 2026 (Wednesday), 10:00–11:30 ## 「捨てられ聖女の異世界ごはん旅 隠れスキルでキャンピングカーを召喚しました」第2弾PV公開！第1話あらすじ＆先行カット解禁！徳井青空がパーソナリティーを務めるWEBラジオも配信決定！ - Published: 2026-06-24T21:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002739.000031422.html - anchor: #n1196639 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハピネット、カドカワBOOKS、ビットグルーヴプロモーション、ランティス、EMTスクエアード、あんきち工房、AT-X、BS日テレ、CBCテレビ、TOKYO MX、ABEMA、dアニメストア、U-NEXT、アニメ放題、Prime Video、DMM TV、J:COM STREAM、みるプラス、TELASA、Hulu、Lemino、FOD、バンダイチャンネル、HiBiKi Radio Station Facts: - The series has surpassed 600,000 copies in circulation - The TV anime begins airing on Monday, July 6, 2026 - Every other Sunday from 12:00, starting Sunday, July 12, 2026 - 7月11日(土)24:00以降順次 ## ネクライトーキー、TVアニメ「ヤニねこ」ED主題歌「煙とブルー」を7月1日に先行配信決定！対バンツアー、注目のゲストアーティスト第一弾・8組を一挙解禁！ - Published: 2026-06-24T21:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004968.000019470.html - anchor: #n1196638 - Companies mentioned: ネクライトーキー、日本コロムビア株式会社、講談社、スタジオ・レモン、マジックカプセル、バイブリーアニメーションスタジオ、Grape Kiki、PompadollS、Conton Candy、板歯目、omeme tenten、171、三四少女、Trooper Salute Facts: - Sunday, September 6: Fukuoka, Drum Be-1 — Doors 17:30 / Show 18:00 - Friday, September 11: Kanagawa, F.A.D YOKOHAMA — Doors 18:30 / Show 19:00, with Grape Kiki - Friday, September 18: Saitama, Nishikawaguchi Live House Hearts — Doors 18:30 / Show 19:00, with PompadollS - Saturday, September 26: Aichi, Nagoya ElectricLadyLand — Doors 17:30 / Show 18:00, with Conton Candy - Thursday, October 1: Tokyo, Shimokitazawa Shangri-La — Doors 18:15 / Show 19:00 - Sunday, October 4: Hokkaido, Sapporo cube garden — Doors 17:30 / Show 18:00, with 板歯目 - Sunday, October 11: Ishikawa, Kanazawa AZ — Doors 17:30 / Show 18:00, with omeme tenten ## Sync-Tech: Yuhlong chairman change is part of the planned transition; reducer progress unchanged - Published: 2026-06-24T23:37:09+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606240365.aspx - anchor: #n1196949 Sync-Tech's statement on the leadership change at its subsidiary Yuhlong and business continuity. ## Fubon Guardians set a club record for the fastest 31 wins to open a season; 1 more win would tie the half-season record - Published: 2026-06-24T23:20:36+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606240366.aspx - anchor: #n1196917 The Fubon Guardians beat the TSG Hawks to reach 31 wins faster than ever in club history. ## Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115153: 4 tickets win the top prize - Published: 2026-06-24T23:04:27+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606240362.aspx - anchor: #n1196906 Results announced for draw No. 115153 of Taiwan's public lottery, Daily Cash 539. ## Trump: Iran has promised not to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz - Published: 2026-06-24T22:56:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606240360.aspx - anchor: #n1196869 - Companies mentioned: 真實社群 Facts: - During the current 60-day negotiation period ## Market expects 美國 to raise interest rates; gold falls below US$4,000 - Published: 2026-06-24T22:55:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606240359.aspx - anchor: #n1196870 - Companies mentioned: 美國 Facts: - Gold fell 3.4% per ounce to US$3,978.67 - Gold fell 3.4% per ounce ## Merida: New products and recovering demand; European subsidiary revenue up 13% year on year - Published: 2026-06-24T22:29:08+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606240355.aspx - anchor: #n1196826 Merida recorded growth in Europe and China thanks to the impact of new products and normalization of market inventories. It is continuing its strategy to improve profitability after returning to the black. ## Typhoon Mekkhala approaches Taiwan; flights to and from Okinawa changed - Published: 2026-06-24T22:25:00+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606240351.aspx - anchor: #n1196815 Emergency notice of flight schedule changes between Taiwan and Okinawa as a typhoon approaches. ## Illegal group suspected of using Uber Eats to launder over 10 million; Taipei prosecutors search premises and question 9 people - Published: 2026-06-24T22:05:23+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606240348.aspx - anchor: #n1196760 A money-laundering case involving NT$10 million through Uber Eats has emerged, and Taipei prosecutors have begun an investigation. ## Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115153 results - Published: 2026-06-24T21:42:44+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606240344.aspx - anchor: #n1196718 Report on the drawing results of Taiwan's public lottery. ## Looking ahead to second-half interest rate and exchange rate uncertainties, Taipei Fubon Bank identifies 3 key factors - Published: 2026-06-24T21:41:42+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606240343.aspx - anchor: #n1196719 At an economic forum hosted by Taipei Fubon Bank, the outlook for interest rates and foreign exchange markets in the second half of 2026 and financial strategies for companies were presented. ## Luzhou man hacks both parents; prosecution and defense dispute need to show disturbing photos - Published: 2026-06-24T21:31:35+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606240340.aspx - anchor: #n1196685 At pretrial proceedings in a parricide case at the New Taipei District Court, prosecutors and the defense clashed over how to present evidence photos under the citizen judge system. ## Beijing says it will help Taiwan's farmers and fishers; Mainland Affairs Council: a 'cultivate, ensnare and kill' process - Published: 2026-06-24T20:52:02+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606240334.aspx - anchor: #n1196607 A dispute erupted between Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council and China's Taiwan Affairs Office over Beijing's 'support' for Taiwan's agricultural exports to China versus what the council calls a 'cultivate, ensnare and kill' process. ## Chinese tourism operators' inspection visit to Taiwan rejected; Mainland Affairs Council: communication through the 'small two associations' - Published: 2026-06-24T20:34:15+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606240331.aspx - anchor: #n1196653 A Chinese tourism inspection delegation was turned away by Taiwan, bringing tensions over cross-strait tourism negotiation channels into view. ## ASEAN News Flash, June 24, 2026 - Published: 2026-06-24T18:44:26+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606243003.aspx - anchor: #n1196905 A roundup of economic news on infrastructure, finance, trade and labor markets in Southeast Asian countries.