AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-04 12:00–15:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 39 items from 1 source; Japan, 26 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Taitung Hot Air Balloon Festival opens at dawn; visitors head up mountain at 1 a.m. to secure spotshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317507https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317507Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:51:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 沙拉油苯駢芘超標流向 消基會籲完整公布https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317508https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317508Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:50:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China’s Ethnic Unity Promotion Law could expand “long-arm jurisdiction” and trigger a chilling effecthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317509https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317509Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:45:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 槽車司機落水受困 8旬勇翁跳入海中成功救人https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317510https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317510Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:44:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 24 Taichung schools used problematic oil products; prosecutors open separate case to clarify matterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317503https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317503Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:39:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Man suspected of drug-impaired driving crashes into guardrail; police rapid test detects 3 drugs, case referred for prosecutionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317504https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317504Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:36:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 寒流難擋阿根廷球迷熱情 驚險晉級後全城湧上街頭https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317500https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317500Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:33:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA As Super Typhoon Bavi approaches, emergency work begins to raise the Sanyeh Creek embankment by 30 centimetershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317501https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317501Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:32:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 國際研究：久坐每天多1小時 癌症死亡風險增10%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317498Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:26:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA As extreme weather arrives, Peng Chi-ming witnesses Taiwan-Japan MOU signing to cooperate against high temperatureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317493https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317493Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:19:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Gang-backed fraud ring makes more than 40 million by buying columbarium niches at high prices; Taipei police arrest 9https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317494Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:16:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 川普 speaks at Mount Rushmore, says national identity is under attack againhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317488https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317488Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:02:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 4-car pileup on National Highway No. 1 in Taishan section; lane change suspected of causing crash, 2 people hospitalizedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317489https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317489Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:00:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 6-day funeral rites for Khamenei begin; 伊朗 expects millions to pay their respectshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317477https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317477Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:52:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ko Wen-je: Blue-White alliance remains the main strategy for 2026; pushes matchup in Hsinchuhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317478https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317478Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:50:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 9-member task force completes survey of Wanli Creek barrier lake; helicopter airlifts team downhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317475https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317475Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:42:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 監委：台灣近8成蛋雞場仍籠飼 應具體推動產業轉型https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317472https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317472Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:39:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Huang Kuo-chang: Taiwan’s chips were not stolen from 美國; government has a duty to protect themhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317469https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317469Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:32:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Japan’s consumption tax cut remains uncertain; experts estimate effects will last just over 1 yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317470https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317470Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:32:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 哥倫比亞世界盃1比0迦納 搭上16強末班車https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317467https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317467Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:30:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Nearly toppled 阿根廷; 維德角 goalkeeper says team is disappointed to exit but can leave with heads held highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317464https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317464Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:23:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Adjusted schedule means Shohei Ohtani may not pitch in MLB All-Star Gamehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317465https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317465Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:21:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Shanghai fans cheer for Japan team; Chinese Communist Party media say support should have boundarieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317460https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317460Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:15:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Von der Leyen: China-EU trade negotiations must deliver tangible resultshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317461https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317461Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:14:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 104 job openings hit 1.23 million in July as hiring heats up in AI, semiconductors and green-collar jobshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317458https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317458Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:09:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Traffic cone placed on head of Zheng Chenggong statue at Tainan's Yanping Commandery Shrinehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317456https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317456Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:02:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 高雄男疑債務糾紛家門口中2刀不治 警逮2人追緝4人https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317454https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317454Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:59:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hypermarkets and supermarkets face a new landscape; expert says competition is shifting from channel battles to battles over lifestyle settingshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317447https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317447Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:49:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 6,000 per person: Huatanz Township's economic stimulus payments to be distributed starting 7/20https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317448https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317448Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:47:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA British media: Russia switches to jet-powered drones that are harder for Ukrainian forces to intercept, boosting airstrike effectivenesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317449https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317449Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:47:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chinese coast guard ships continue to appear off the eastern Taiwan Strait; 2 Coast Guard vessels sail in parallel to monitor themhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317445https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317445Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:41:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 歐盟 scraps duty-free exemption for low-value items; post office temporarily suspends acceptance of some merchandise mailhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317435https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317435Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:24:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 維德角 exits the World Cup in disappointment at the round of 32; 阿根廷 coach praises them as a strong teamhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317436https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317436Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:23:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Backing Taitung farmers, Chiang Wan-an announces purchase of 2 thousand cartons of pineapple custard appleshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317437https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317437Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:21:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 橋本愛疑被騷擾 經紀公司將嚴正因應誹謗中傷https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317432https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317432Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:15:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 世界盃16強英格蘭對陣墨西哥 FIFA維持原定開球時間https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317416https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317416Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:08:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Lee Yuan apologizes for remarks at the Legislative Yuan, praises 公廣集團 as full of hidden talenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317417https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317417Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:07:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 芬蘭 and 立陶宛 lift bans, paving the way for nuclear weapons deployment; Russia warns the move could backfirehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317414https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317414Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Russian forces advance in eastern Ukraine's 頓內茨克, claiming to have captured Kostiantynivkahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317411https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317411Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:54:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 62.7% want AI-generated images and videos to be labeled as AI-generated; 66.0% object to them being used without people realizing they are AI-generatedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317497Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:20:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCreative Works Mall Aruru surveyed people about AI-generated images and videos. 62.7% said they want AI-generated content to be labeled, while 66.0% objected to it being used without people realizing it is AI-generated. The findings highlight the importance of transparency. Obayashi Takayuki, the successor to owner Hiroyuki Obayashi, who was named the world’s top beauty professional, has returned from overseas and introduced international-style haircutting education to ASCH’s training curriculum, which incorporates the owner’s techniques, further enhancing the program.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317486https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317486Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESASCH has strengthened its training curriculum by introducing international-style haircutting education following Obayashi Takayuki’s return. The program develops the next generation of hairstylists in both technique and theory. 【全６ラウンド12戦で開催】BMW & MINI Racing 2026 RD.4は、７月１８日（土）・１９日（日）にスポーツランドSUGOで開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317485https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317485Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe 4th round of BMW & MINI Racing 2026 will be held at Sportsland SUGO on July 18 and 19, 2026. A new endurance race, GRAN HEAT, and interactive activities are among the highlights. The first official ambassador has been named for Sanctuary Golf, an indoor golf school exclusively for beginners that has served a cumulative total of 37,000 people.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317484https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317484Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSanctuary Golf, a golf school exclusively for beginners, has selected 3 people as its first official ambassadors. The ambassadors, who started out with no golf experience, will share the joy of golf nationwide and aim to nurture new golfers. Rock band “すなお” releases music video for latest song, which is also set to become the ending theme for TBS’s “王様のブランチ”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317483https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317483Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESRock band “すなお” has released the music video for its new song “あこがれ,” which has been chosen as the ending theme for a TBS program. The band is currently rolling out live performances and releases for 3 consecutive months. [Arakawa Ward・July] Bulk collection of unused sewing machines, knitting machines and craft supplies｜Also handles sewing machine disposal in Arakawa Ward; discounts of up to 1,000 yen｜Marutto Honpo junk removal servicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317482https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317482Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMarutto Honpo will run a bulk collection campaign in July 2026, exclusively in Arakawa Ward, for sewing machines, knitting machines and craft supplies that are no longer being used. The service also handles heavy items and large quantities of materials, with a 1,000-yen discount. [Summer weight loss and fitness] “Summer Campaign” now on: 30,000 yen off the enrollment fee plus a free 1-session training pass｜808TOKYO, a personal gym specializing in weight loss in Omotesandohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317481https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317481Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES808TOKYO, a gym in Omotesando specializing in weight loss, is running a summer campaign for July 2026 only, offering a 30,000-yen enrollment fee discount and a free training pass. It provides personalized instruction in a private space exclusively for women and specializes in preventing weight regain. [18-minute walk from Shinozaki Station] Storage facility “スペラボ江戸川下篠崎店” to open on August 1, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317474https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317474Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESStorage facility “スペラボ江戸川下篠崎店” will open on August 1, 2026. It is conveniently located an 18-minute walk from Shinozaki Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line and is open to individuals and businesses alike. LDP Secretary-General for the House of Councillors Junichi Ishii, Public Relations Headquarters Director Takako Suzuki and others to appear live on Niconico on Monday, July 6https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317452https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317452Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESLDP leaders will appear on Niconico Live on July 6, 2026, to explain Diet deliberations. The program aims to deepen public understanding of politics, with outreach to younger audiences expected. A homebuilder that started out quietly in Fukuoka! With “high standards for housing,” life can be more flexible. Why Good Light Home’s “Standard＋One” is the choice for homeownershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317453https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317453Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFukuoka custom homebuilder Good Light Home is drawing attention for its “Standard＋One” approach to homebuilding. It combines structural performance with design and pursues quality through limited production of 10 homes or fewer per year. New National Theatre Ballet opens a double bill! Two original works, including a world premiere, offer a stimulating artistic experiencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317443https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317443Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:44:35 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn July 3, 2026, the New National Theatre Ballet premiered a double bill featuring 2 new works by Naoya Homan and Jessica Lang. The productions are drawing attention for their artistic excellence and international collaboration. “＋PLUS MIRROR,” offering experiences including photo-printing sessions and virtual uniform try-ons, installed at V・ファーレン長崎’s official “FLAGSHIP STORE” goods shophttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317444https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317444Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESInnovation Studio’s interactive mirror, “＋PLUS MIRROR,” has been installed at V・ファーレン長崎’s official store. Visitors can enjoy virtual try-ons and photo experiences, in a move aimed at revitalizing the facility. Parent-child violin concert open to children from 0 years old to be held in Chiba City: A summer holiday chance to experience the “authentic sound” of professional violinist Ai Takamatsuhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317439https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317439Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:19:56 +0900JapanPR TIMESNPO Heart Kids Japan will hold a parent-child violin concert in Chiba City on July 19, 2026, open to children from 0 years old. Professional musician Ai Takamatsu will perform on a renowned instrument, with the event aiming to offer an experience that goes beyond medical support. Aquariums and art from inside átoa featured on stationery! Popular polka-dot stingray goods also go on sale!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317419https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317419Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:10:27 +0900JapanPR TIMESAQUARIUM×ART átoa in Kobe has released new products featuring artwork and popular characters from the facility. The lineup includes art-themed stationery and polka-dot stingray goods. Featuring Ichiyo Izawa, planetarium live tour “Ichiyo Izawa LIVE in the DARK tour 2026” to visit Fukuoka, Kobe and Tokyohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317421https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317421Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMusician Ichiyo Izawa will hold the planetarium live tour “LIVE in the DARK tour 2026” in Fukuoka, Kobe and Tokyo in October 2026. The performances offer an immersive musical experience amid darkness and starry skies, and are drawing attention for their special presentation for fans. TOY STORY | PEACEMINUSONE “THE FIRST FAN” EXCLUSIVE IN JAPAN 7.15 START!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317420Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Why do I continue hiring former beauty pageant contestants? Hiroki Uchida, head of one of Japan’s largest beauty pageant organizers, explains the abilities he truly valueshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317422https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317422Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:04:47 +0900JapanPR TIMESHiroki Uchida, head of one of Japan’s largest beauty pageant organizers, explains why he continues to hire former contestants, valuing their practical experience. What matters is not appearance, but the resolve to stand before an audience. “Kyoto Foodie Tour 2026 Summer” and “Tokyo Foodie Tour 2026 Summer” to be held simultaneously for the first time! A 2-month event offering “special meals packed with a sense of occasion” at “easy-to-understand prices” during the restaurant industry’s slow season!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317423https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317423Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:02:11 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Foodie Tour 2026 Summer” will be held simultaneously in Kyoto and Tokyo for the first time, starting August 1, 2026, and running for 2 months. The event aims to boost business during the restaurant industry’s slow season, offering special menus in 1,000-yen increments. It is drawing attention as a food event for both local residents and tourists. TSUMUGU Inc. brings digital map “まつりNOW” to the Murakami Grand Festival, which has a history of around 400 years, for the 2nd consecutive yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317431https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317431Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTSUMUGU has brought “まつりNOW” to the Murakami Grand Festival for the 2nd consecutive year. Visitors can check the real-time locations of festival floats and portable shrines without downloading an app. The event highlights the growing fusion of traditional culture and technology. [Grand opening 6.21] A new arrival in Nasushiobara: “ヴィラ楓倉 -KAGURA-,” a tranquil retreat reserved for “just two groups,” invites guests to an unfamiliar stay experiencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317430https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317430Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn June 21, 2026, the private hot-spring villa “ヴィラ楓倉 -KAGURA-” opened in Nasushiobara. Limited to 2 groups per 1 day, the luxurious retreat offers a new resort experience integrated with nature. Third wave of performers and daily lineup announced for “鯖江 JAM フェスティバル 2026,” a music festival where you can meet red pandas! Yu Takahashi, EGO-WRAPPIN' and others confirmed. Second presale, local tickets and hometown tax donation gifts now available!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317429https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317429Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe third wave of performers and daily lineup have been announced for “鯖江 JAM フェスティバル,” to be held in Sabae, Fukui Prefecture, in October 2026. Yu Takahashi, EGO-WRAPPIN' and others will perform, with hopes that the event will bring together regional revitalization and music culture. SETAGAYA UNITED player Yuten Tsuzurahara to join FC Jurong (Singapore) on a permanent transferhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317428https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317428Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSETAGAYA UNITED midfielder Yuten Tsuzurahara will join Singapore's FC Jurong on a permanent transfer starting in the 2026/27 season. The symbolic move represents the development of young players and international expansion. [Rare Sake Month] Enjoy popular rare sake, including 十四代, 而今 and 新政, every day! The July-only “Rare Sake Openings Every Day” event will be held exclusively at 日本酒原価酒蔵 新宿総本店https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317427Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES日本酒原価酒蔵 新宿総本店 will hold “Rare Sake Month” in July 2026. Popular rare sake, including 十四代 and 新政, will be opened daily and offered at special prices. A campaign to watch for sake fans. hummel unveils collaboration kit with Elvis Presley at サンダーランドAFC!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317426Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMEShummel teamed up with サンダーランドAFC and エルヴィス・プレスリー財団 to unveil the 2026-27 season away kit. The lyrics to “Can't Help Falling in Love” are inscribed on it, celebrating the bond with fans. [Summer e-Book 2026] Afternoon's 40th anniversary fair kicks off!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317425Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKodansha has launched “Summer e-Book 2026,” offering a 40th anniversary celebration of Afternoon and free previews of works based on popular anime. The large-scale campaign aims to promote readers' digital consumption. A crowdfunding campaign to erect an 18m-class advertisement featuring the protagonist's mecha,〈レイダス〉, from 『機動転生』, a new robot light novel by Full Metal Panic! author Shoji Gatoh, starts today at 19:00! Rewards unveiled all at once!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317424https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260704-12/index-en.html#n1317424Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESKADOKAWA has launched a crowdfunding campaign for Shoji Gatoh's new light novel 『機動転生』. The campaign aims to put up a life-size, 18m-class advertisement featuring the protagonist's robot, 『レイダス』, drawing attention from fans.