AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-16 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 3 of 6https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 438 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 83 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Make summer vacation memories at びわこ箱館山! A spectacular park where you can spend all 1 day at photogenic spots ／Reopening after renovations on July 18／https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537518https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537518Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES Tourist hotel ホテルリソル函館 brings the Hakodate Port Festival to life from the hotel! Hosting a “Port Festival Enjoyment Stay”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537519Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:11 +0900JapanPR TIMES playknot, a Claude Partner Network certified partner, shares foundational knowledge about how Claude works and how businesses can use ithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537521Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【The Osaka Station Hotel, Autograph Collection】Special accommodation plan for the 38th Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival; lottery applications open July 23. Enjoy the fireworks in an elegant private space about 140m above groundhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537520https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537520Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:10 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Osaka Station Hotel is offering a special accommodation plan for the 38th Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival through a lottery. Guests can watch the fireworks from the upper floors and enjoy a luxurious stay. 【Il Azzurri】First in Shizuoka Prefecture※ to introduce aroma ice “Kugel” in guest rooms, offering a sauna experience with changing fragrances to match the morning, evening and nighttime sceneryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537522https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537522Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESIl Azzurri, in Nishiizu, will mark its 5th anniversary by introducing aroma ice “Kugel” in guest-room saunas and launching a new sauna experience combining scenery and fragrance. 【Industry first: semi-solid mobile battery included as standard】Stay safe in extreme heat with urban-style cooling wear to prevent heatstroke. “HVAC Wear,” combining fans, Peltier cooling and a semi-solid mobile battery, goes on sale to the general public on Amazon｜株式会社メイカーズhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537523https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537523Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社メイカーズ has begun selling “HVAC Wear,” cooling wear featuring the industry’s first semi-solid mobile battery. Its hybrid Peltier-and-fan design supports both cooling and heating. “Video Production Company Chaos Map 【2026 Edition】” released: an in-depth survey of 23 companies across 5 categories. How to choose a video production company without making costly mistakeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537598Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESStockSun has released its “Video Production Company Chaos Map 【2026 Edition】.” As demand for video grows, the guide helps companies compare providers and select the best fit for their needs. NTTロジスコ absorbs entertainment logistics’ 5-times-normal fluctuations with “t-Sort MAS”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537597Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Kyoto, Hotel Chourakukan】One-day special opening of the normally closed “Onari-no-Ma”; 5th “Art Festival in CHOURAKUKAN” to be held on Sept. 27https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537596Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHotel Chourakukan will hold the one-day event “Art Festival in CHOURAKUKAN 2026” on Sept. 27, offering an experience of welcoming guests at an Important Cultural Property. The high-value program features a special opening and a collaborative dinner. Turn scattered data into a competitive advantage. Sapeet uses AI to provide end-to-end support from data-driven management to frontline executionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537595https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537595Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSapeet has launched “SAPEET AX Solution,” which uses AI to structure and interpret corporate data and automate processes from management through frontline execution. It enables organizations to manage with data without relying on individual experience. Uber Taxi launches service in Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537594https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537594Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Survey on dinner habits of working parents】More than 70% of dual-income households feel “guilty” about using frozen or delivered meals for dinner. A persistent aversion to “cutting corners” remains, with men also showing a greater tendency toward psychological resistancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537593https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537593Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社イングリウッド surveyed dinner habits in dual-income households. The survey found that more than 70% feel guilty about using frozen foods and similar products, and that men experience stronger psychological resistance. It also identified a major gap between spouses in how they view the division of household chores. Launching “Song of My Life: Weaving Your Thoughts Through Sound,” a song production and distribution service for sharing life stories ahead of Respect for the Aged Dayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537592Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES NX Research Institute visualizes individual workloads with Zoho Peoplehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537591https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537591Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Launch of a “business improvement support package” for BPO会社, adding new features to support everything from operational improvements to management improvementshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537590https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537590Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Get excited from the moment you start preparing for your trip! New packing starter set launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537589https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537589Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The best of “Tokyo” and “local” in one place. Hybrid standing bar “STAND T -HAKATA-” to open near Hakata Station on Tuesday, July 21https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537588https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537588Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Real estate crowdfunding platform “CAMEL” concludes its first individual project under its business partnership with Birdmanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537587https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537587Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Samurai AX” signs sales agency agreement with SB C&Shttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537586https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537586Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The star of water play is here! The “Aqua Storm SMG Water Blaster,” featuring realistic gimmicks that light up, move and shoot, goes on sale July 17! A super-refreshing water gun to beat the summer heat!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537585https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537585Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【沖縄美ら海水族館】海遊びはライフジャケットを着用しよう！「ムク」一日名護海上保安署長に就任！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537584https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537584Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Classic favorites such as “Nyakki!” and “Capelito” come together! The “Petit Petit Anime POP-UP SHOP” will also be held at ロフト locations in Umeda, Sapporo, Yokohama and Sakae!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537583https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537583Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Visit 市原歴史博物館 during summer vacation! Enjoy more than 20 hands-on activities in the cool museum 🎐👒https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537582https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537582Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Summer menu items for the season starting July 18, 2026 (Sat.)! Restaurants and other outlets in the dining area on the inbound side of Awaji Service Area, including Restaurant Royal, the food court, Ramen Mikoto and Cafe a too, will offer items such as a Setouchi Lemon Fair menu.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537581Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Free online seminar] “Next-Generation CX Strategies for Business Leaders: ‘Proactive’ Customer Touchpoints to Keep Up with 2026, the ‘First Year of RCS’” to be held from 12 p.m. on July 30, 2026 (Thu.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537580https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537580Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The 2nd installment of inventive “Japanese onigiri” menu items, popular at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, goes on sale in limited quantities at “Zojirushi Ginpaku Onigiri Kyobashi Store” starting July 17 (Fri.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537579Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Green Carbon Co., Ltd. demonstrates in the Philippines that AWD (alternate wetting and drying) improves biodiversity and ecosystem resilience in rice paddieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537578https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537578Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGreen Carbon demonstrated the effectiveness of AWD farming for biodiversity in the Philippines. The company confirmed pest suppression and improved ecosystem health, highlighting its importance as a sustainable rice-growing technique. A big plush toy measuring about 59 cm arrives as an エブリデイ-exclusive prize ～An original prize supervised by crane game pro Naoya Igarashi, designed to stand out on social media～https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537577https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537577Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES AI commerce platform “ecforce” begins integration with TikTok for Businesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537576https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537576Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES New products featuring original illustrations by illustrator 灸場メロ are coming from the hugely popular game “Apex Legends (TM)”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537575https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537575Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESInfolens announced 5 new products featuring original illustrations by 灸場メロ for “Apex Legends.” Advance sales and an Animate fair will also be held. Two blind-box products from Minecraft—a walking figure and a flat plush keychain—will be available for preorder starting July 16, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537574https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537574Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [PARCELLE JEWELRY] POP-UP SHOP to be held at 大阪髙島屋 (Osaka, Osaka Prefecture)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537573https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537573Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社PARCELLE will hold a limited-time POP-UP SHOP at 大阪髙島屋 from July 22 to 28 and sell limited-edition rings featuring concave-cut sapphires. [Back by popular demand] Registration opens for the rebroadcast of the “Furusato Nozei Survey Findings Briefing” — more than 9割 of participating municipalities said it was “useful”; report on a survey of 327 municipalities and practical presentations by 3 companies to be presented againhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537572https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537572Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES One-night-only champagne event “TELMONT Champagne Rooftop Okuribi Night” to be held at シックスセンシズ 京都, bringing color to a Kyoto summer nighthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537571https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537571Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESレミー コアントロー ジャパンの「メゾン テルモン」と「シックスセンシズ 京都」が、8月16日に京都五山送り火を鑑賞する一夜限りのコラボイベントを開催する。 ラグザス株式会社 renews its official title partnership with Japan’s national baseball team “侍ジャパン” and signs a multi-year contract through 2030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537570https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537570Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ラグザス株式会社 signs a special sponsorship agreement for WBSC events, including the Premier12, and a global sponsorship contract through 2029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537569Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ARCH Toranomon Hills, an incubation facility for major corporations, launches “ARCH Booster Plan,” a new service to accelerate new business creationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537568https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537568Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESMori Building and PERSOL CAREER have partnered to launch “ARCH Booster Plan,” a new service for companies participating in ARCH. The service accelerates new business creation through ongoing support from professional talent. ナムコでしか手に入らない景品や特典をゲットしよう！ 『映画クレヨンしんちゃん 奇々怪々！オラの妖怪バケ～ション』×ナムコキャンペーンhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537567https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537567Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [EXELCO DIAMOND] New bridal rings for summer 2026: “Reflet d'Amour” — a single droplet.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537566https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537566Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESEXELCO DIAMOND will launch its new “Reflet d'Amour” collection on July 18, 2026. The engagement and wedding rings feature the brand’s proprietary setting technique. “The moment sumika changed my life” and “My story, changed by sumika”—we’re looking for your real-life stories!!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537565https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537565Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESReal-life stories about sumika are being sought for a live event hosted by テレビ朝日 that combines music and short films. Selected stories are planned to be adapted into videos. For 3 days only this summer! “The Witch’s House” is coming to Yokohama! Details announced for the 40th anniversary event, “A Neru Neru Party at the Witch’s House!”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537564https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537564Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Cumulative sales of all models in the hugely popular Fure Hand Fan series have surpassed 8 million units※1!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537563https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537563Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES GROOVE X、「NVIDIA Cosmos Coalition」に参画約 2 万体の LOVOT から得られた知見を、世界のフィジカル AI 発展へ。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537562https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537562Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES KACHIKA: Too beautiful to call slippers. New room shoes crafted using shoemaking techniqueshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537561https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537561Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Amana Official YouTube] Film director 堤幸彦 appears in a special conversation exploring the origins of creativity, released in 3 installmentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537560https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537560Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [てんや] Enjoy crispy, fragrant grilled eel tempura on the midsummer Day of the Ox. The “Unatoro Tendon” goes on sale in limited quantities from Thursday, July 23!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537559https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537559Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ★Event Information★ The most terrifying event in history, where spiral mania and monstrous fish writhe! “Junji Ito POP UP STORE -Uzumaki & Gyo-” coming to ハンズ町田店 ■JUNJIITOhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537558https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537558Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社CRAZY BUMP is holding “Junji Ito POP UP STORE -Uzumaki & Gyo- in Machida” at ハンズ町田店. A wide range of exclusive goods capturing the world of Junji Ito will be on sale. 富樫勇樹選手がプロデュースするクロスカルチャーイベント「UNAVERAGE FES.」へザムストが協賛、特設ブースを出展https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537557https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537557Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Shibaura Shokuniku / Sekine Seinikuten] Spicy, savory offal returns to beat the midsummer heat! The offal restaurant business marks its 19th anniversary with a revamped full menuhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537556https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537556Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe offal izakayas operated by AP Holdings have added a seasonal spicy offal menu and revamped their full menus. The new offerings cater to a range of needs, from dining to a casual drink. 【BtoB購買検討者の62.9％が「企業サイトの代わりに生成AIの要約を使うことがある」】IDEATECH、解説資料「検索しない時代のBtoBマーケティング」を無料公開https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537555https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537555Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社IDEATECHは、BtoB購買行動のAIシフトを分析した資料を無料公開した。検討者の6割超が企業サイトより生成AIの要約を活用しており、マーケティングの戦略転換の必要性を示唆している。 三井倉庫ロジスティクス and 日本IBM develop hands-on talent development model enabling frontline employees to build and operate AI applications themselveshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537554https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537554Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Earn 70% back in points on AI-related books and 40% on other books! Shoeisha’s summer PDF e-book sale runs through July 22https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537553https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537553Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES At Home to exhibit at the “Rental Housing Fair 2026 Tokyo”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537552https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537552Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Rei Kurahashi × サンリオキャラクターズ] A dream collaboration! A lineup of cute stationery featuring girls playing with puppets and stuffed animalshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537551https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537551Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sansan signs sales agency agreement with Daiwabo Information Systemhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537550https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537550Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Free Seminar] “Digitalization of Court Proceedings and Ideas for Document Creation and Editing in the AI Era” announced, with free tools as a bonus!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537549https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537549Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Parkinson’s disease can be detected simply by “writing”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537548https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537548Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES メガネスーパー launches a recruitment website for high school students on July 1, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537547https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537547Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES New capsule toys arrive all at once from 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン, marking 30 years since its TV broadcast!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537546https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537546Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [ゼッテリア] Indulge in the juiciness of white peaches and generous chunks of fruit! ZETTERIA holds its “White Peach Fair”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537545https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537545Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A grand adventure on キヤノン星! The children's company-introduction booklet “The Secrets of キヤノン星” is now availablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537544https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537544Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Does housework never stop during summer vacation? 70% say the amount or frequency of dishwashing increases. The most grueling chore after nodding off is washing the piled-up dishes, while the dishwasher is the most popular “summer vacation lifesaver appliance.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537543https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537543Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESPanasonic surveyed 800 dual-income households about the burden of housework during summer vacation. The increased burden of dishwashing is serious, and dishwashers are valued as lifesavers that bring peace of mind. [Exclusive Survey] 2026 Latest: Ranking of Hotels and Inns Popular with Foreign Visitors [Gifu Edition] — No. 1 is “Hotel and Spa Gift TAKAYAMA”! | Inbound Popular Hotels and Inns Ranking MEOhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537542https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537542Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES JMS, an investment company of JCB, 三菱UFJニコス and UCカード, begins handling “Tap on Mobile,” provided by CARDNEThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537541https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537541Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES At the “Japan Wine Competition 2026,” 2 wines — “シャトー・メルシャン 桔梗ヶ原メルロー シグナチャー 2021” and “シャトー・メルシャン 片丘 2023” — received Grand Gold Awardshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537540https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537540Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Z会 Correspondence Courses] For elementary school students: a kids' smartwatch will be awarded to 40 winners selected by lottery!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537539https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537539Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Sapporo Grand Hotel] Make delicious summer vacation memories at the hotel. Summer Vacation Promotion 2026. Available through August 31, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537538https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537538Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSapporo Grand Hotel is holding its “Summer Vacation Promotion 2026” through August 31, 2026. It offers a variety of accommodation and dining experiences, including special buffets during the Obon holiday period and afternoon tea. The 2nd series of miniature items featuring サンリオキャラクターズ, inspired by cotton candy seen at festival stalls and fairs! Going on sale at capsule toy vending machines nationwide from late July 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537537https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537537Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Opening in Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, in January 2027: “Human Life Care Itabashi Hospice Home,” a residential hospice supporting people with intractable neurological diseases and terminal cancer to live life their wayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537536https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537536Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESヒューマンライフケアが2027年1月、東京都板橋区に神経難病・がん末期対応の住宅型ホスピスを開設。医療・介護・リハビリの多職種連携で24時間体制のケアを提供します。 Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, one of Japan’s hottest cities, kicks off the “Kuwana Shaved Ice Trail”! A record 29 local shops are taking part!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537535https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537535Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES First for the “Plarail Lottery”: limited-edition Plarail trains among the prizes! FamilyMart-exclusive “Plarail Lottery -FamilyMart-” goes on sale July 25. The final prize is a clear version of a special-design train in FamilyMart colors!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537534https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537534Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark its 45th anniversary, FamilyMart is launching the “Plarail Lottery,” a collaboration with Takara Tomy’s “Plarail.” For the first time, Plarail trains will be offered as lottery prizes, with the lottery available at approximately 6,000 stores nationwide. [ホテルニューグランド] Available for 1 month only! “Chocolate Mint Parfait” (コーヒーハウス ザ・カフェ)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537533https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537533Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【後悔しない家づくりへ】注文住宅を建てた約44%が後悔を経験。原因の1位は「情報収集の不足」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537532https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537532Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESNEXER Group and 創建建設 surveyed people about regrets and mistakes in custom homebuilding. More than 40% had some kind of regret; insufficient information gathering was the top cause, while floor plan and design was identified as the stage that deserves the most time. The hottest “island of love” this summer lands in Shinjuku and Ikebukuro! ABEMA’s “Shuffle Island Season7” and a popular Korean beer garden launch a limited 1-month collaboration on August 1 (Saturday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537531https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537531Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESA limited-time collaboration with ABEMA’s “Shuffle Island Season7” is coming to 2 beer gardens operated by 株式会社ゼットン. The venues will offer exclusive menu items and decorations, as well as 1-day manager events. “Jalan” announces the 2026 National Roadside Station Grand Prix: Gunma Prefecture’s “Roadside Station Kawaba Denen Plaza” takes 1st place for the 2nd consecutive year!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537530https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537530Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESTravel information website “Jalan” announced the “2026 National Roadside Station Grand Prix.” “Roadside Station Kawaba Denen Plaza” in Gunma Prefecture ranked 1st for customer satisfaction for the 2nd consecutive year. To mark the start of “Shuffle Island Season7,” a collaboration has been announced with rooftop beer gardens “池袋パルコ コリアン BBQビアガーデン” and “韓国酒場ビアガーデン ルミネエスト新宿”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537529https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537529Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A “green jewel” that shines against the Minato Mirai nightscape: 横浜ベイホテル東急’s sweets buffet packed with Shine Muscat grapes. Reservations open August 1!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537528https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537528Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A special summer in a Shibuya hotel, gazing up at the stars. Three story-rich cream sodas devised by a stargazing guide and an afternoon tea journey through the galaxy are available for a limited time!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537527Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSHIBUYA STREAM HOTEL is partnering with コスモプラネタリウム渋谷 to hold a summer-only event themed around the starry sky. The hotel will showcase local attractions through afternoon tea and workshops. A seminar titled “Practical Design for Liquid Cooling and Energy-Efficient Operation of AI Data Centers,” featuring 杉田 正, president and CEO of 株式会社エルエックススタイル, will be held on Monday, August 31, 2026!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537526https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537526Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES With the support of 福岡ソフトバンクホークス! The new baseball-based learning workbook “ホークスドリル” is now on sale. Recommended for summer vacation study!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537525https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537525Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES First pre-order deadline approaching! Goods featuring illustrations drawn by Ryoko Kui for the “Official Recipe Book: Cooking ダンジョン飯 at Home” are now available for pre-order!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537524https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537524Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Organ-chan: Organ Girls!!,” a doctor-supervised social media anime anthropomorphizing the body, launches with a focus on safe enjoymenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537265https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537265Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:57:48 +0900JapanPR TIMESKaKa Creation has launched the doctor-supervised social media anime “器官ちゃん オルガンガールズ!!” on YouTube. Featuring character designs by Kazuho and 6 popular voice actors, it shares health knowledge in an entertaining way. Be yourself in any environment — “socio-relaxation,” bringing hand care and conversation to care and treatment settings across Hokkaido, provided to 366 people in Hokkaido over 1 yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537266https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537266Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:55:24 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe General Incorporated Association Socio-Relaxation Association has provided hand care and time for conversation to 366 people in Hokkaido receiving care or treatment. The initiative is drawing attention as a welfare activity that emphasizes connections with society. アジラ launches full-scale rollout of its VLM-integrated AI security system, “AI Security asilla,” for real-time video analysishttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537267https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537267Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:55:13 +0900JapanPR TIMESアジラ is launching a full-scale rollout of its VLM-integrated AI security system, “AI Security asilla,” using NVIDIA Metropolis. Situational understanding through real-time video analysis aims to transform safety at large-scale facilities. トロン株式会社 joins the NVIDIA Cosmos Coalitionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537268https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537268Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:55:04 +0900JapanPR TIMESトロン株式会社 has joined the NVIDIA Cosmos Coalition to accelerate the development of physical AI for manufacturing. The integration of on-site data from Japan with NVIDIA technology will be key. アイスリーデザイン to exhibit at the “AI-Driven Development Conference 2026 Summer,” taking place July 30 and 31https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537270https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537270Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESアイスリーデザイン will exhibit at the “AI-Driven Development Conference 2026 Summer,” taking place July 30 and 31, 2026. Representative Director Yoichiro Shiba will speak and present successful approaches to using AI. The presentation will highlight the importance of AI-native management, with expected implications for the industry. [Complete your summer vacation research project with this!] Become a junior chef! “Kyoto Tsuruya” Japanese cooking classes for parents and childrenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537269https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537269Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES名古屋マリオットアソシアホテル’s “Kyoto Tsuruya” will hold Japanese cooking classes for parents and children in August 2026. Participants can learn how to make dashi and arrange dishes, with activities suitable for independent research projects. The initiative promotes food education and cultural experiences for families. [ROLEUP] Ranked ８th by deal count for publicly announced deals of ５千万 dollars or less in the “Mid-Market Japan M&A Financial Advisory Review 2026 First Half” league table (21st the previous year)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537271https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537271Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:48:18 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ROLEUP ranked 8th by number of mid-market deals in LSEG’s M&A league table. Its substantial rise from the previous year reflects recognition of its growing track record. [SAMANSA] Announces its lineup of new short films for the 3rd week of July! Releasing 4 films, from a human drama about a mother exhausted by her baby’s endless nighttime crying to a terrifying horror story about a phone ringing in a stigmatized propertyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537272https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537272Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:47:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社SAMANSA began streaming 4 new short films on July 17, 2026. As a VOD service available for 490 yen per month, it offers works across a range of genres and aims to democratize film culture. 子どもの貧困率に大きな改善見られず――当事者の暮らしはどうなっているのか？ 支援現場が示す実態 ひとり親家庭で「1日1食」もhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537273https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537273Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:46:48 +0900JapanPR TIMESA Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare survey found that the child poverty rate remained unchanged at 11.0%, reaching 44.7% in single-parent households. A survey by グッドネーバーズ・ジャパン revealed severe conditions, including restrictions on food. A new experience combining “beer garden × Bon dancing × DJ” at the rooftop “MORES BBQ Beer Garden”: “Yokohama MORES Bon Odori Bon DANCE 2026” to be held on Aug. 21 (Friday)! (Yokohama MORES)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537150https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537150Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:44:46 +0900JapanPR TIMES横浜モアーズ will hold “Bon DANCE 2026,” a new event combining Bon dancing and DJs, on August 21, 2026. DJ Celly and others will perform, bringing a fresh take on urban festivals. Two new Panerai Luminor Luna Rossa modelshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537151https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537151Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:44:12 +0900JapanPR TIMESPanerai has announced 2 new watches for the Luna Rossa team ahead of the 2027 America’s Cup. The combination of maritime heritage and innovation has drawn praise. YE Digital and NVIDIA collaborate in the physical AI fieldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537152https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537152Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:40:16 +0900JapanPR TIMESYE Digital and NVIDIA are collaborating to optimize logistics and factory transport using physical AI and digital twins. Integrating the WES “MMLogiStation” with NVIDIA Omniverse will enable autonomous operations through the convergence of the real and virtual worlds. 株式会社Enactic joins the NVIDIA Cosmos Coalition to accelerate physical AI developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537156https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537156Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESEnactic has joined NVIDIA’s Cosmos Coalition to accelerate the practical deployment of humanoid robots in care settings. It is strengthening international collaboration on physical AI development using world foundation models. Joins the NVIDIA Cosmos Coalitionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537155https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537155Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESテレイグジスタンス has joined NVIDIA’s physical AI ecosystem, the “Cosmos Coalition.” The move will accelerate development of Japan-originated foundational models for robots and promote the commercial deployment of humanoids. クラスメソッド joins the NVIDIA Cosmos Coalitionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537154https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537154Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESクラスメソッド has joined NVIDIA’s Cosmos Coalition to advance the implementation of physical AI in Japan. It will contribute by bridging model development and on-site operations. Hitachi and NVIDIA collaborate on integrated control of physical AI to autonomize entire worksites and advance HMAXhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537153https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537153Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESHitachi and NVIDIA are developing multi-agent orchestration technology to autonomize entire worksites using physical AI. The collaboration will accelerate the advancement of HMAX and the development of an ecosystem. [Reprint decided!] “Sparkling, Cute Drawing Special BOOK,” a tracing and drawing picture book, gets a major reprinthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537157https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537157Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:37:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe drawing picture book “キラキラかわいいおえかきスペシャルBOOK,” published by 東京書店, is getting a reprint and major print run following strong sales. It is by popular illustrator Minika and includes more than 700 drawing guides. The book aims to spread the joy of drawing. “Water Day Photo Exhibition: Each Life, Each Mountain” to be held at Azabudai Hills from July 30 to August 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537158https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537158Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:35:54 +0900JapanPR TIMESSuntory Beverage & Food will hold the “Water Day Photo Exhibition” at Azabudai Hills. The exhibition will feature photos and stories from 4 water sources visited by J-WAVE navigators, highlighting the importance of natural water. Colorful, pop-style “Monchhichi” makes its debut as HIPPERS! On sale starting Friday, July 24.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537159https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-12/index-en-p3.html#n1537159Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:35:37 +0900JapanPR TIMESDreams Inc. will release “HIPPERS Monchhichi COLORS:Wink Series,” a colorful decorative figure featuring the popular character “Monchhichi,” on July 24, 2026. The new product addresses demand for comfort in the B2C market.