AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-18 21:00–24:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 52 items from 3 sources; Japan, 7 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Estimate of barrier lake overflow at Wanli Creek delayed; 台鐵 to operate normally until noon on July 19https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594128Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:44:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Investigator with Taipei City Investigation Division found collapsed in office; police and firefighters arrived to find no signs of lifehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594129Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:42:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA US strikes Iran; 德黑蘭當局: At least 50 dead and more than 500 injured in recent weekshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594126https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594126Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:37:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 陳鏞基 cherishes every moment after hitting 2 singles and stealing 2 bases in All-Star Game, aims to stay healthy for retirement gamehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594125https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594125Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:28:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 官大元 takes loss in All-Star Game as hopes for 張奕 fall through; apologizes to 郭天信https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594123Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:09:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 今彩539第115174期 頭獎1注中獎https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594121https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594121Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:04:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Fire EX makes its debut at the Dome, shouting “Freedom”; fans hold up “I’m a bookstore employee” signs in supporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594122Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:03:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Rain eases; Wanli Creek barrier lake overflow now expected on the evening of the 19thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594120Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:58:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Barrier lake to overflow; 2 Hualien townships in alert zone suspend work and classes on July 19https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593998https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593998Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:50:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA After Taiwan Travelogue wins an award, 金翎’s debut novel is set to be releasedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593999Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:48:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 8 “legendary stars” appear at All-Star Game; 郭天信’s losing streak continueshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593996https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593996Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:30:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 翃舞製作’s New York performance of “羽人” draws praise from The New York Times for its soft, sharp imagery of feathered figureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593997https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593997Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:28:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Turkey cracks down on 伊斯蘭國 inside the country, arresting 119 IS suspectshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593995https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593995Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:13:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA June heatwave kills nearly 3,000 in Greater Paris, more than double the usual tollhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593992https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593992Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:59:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Blue camp: Scrutinize the overall budget and protect the people’s hard-earned moneyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593993https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593993Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:58:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Messi, Maradona and Pelé face off: BBC analyzes who is the greatest of all timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593871https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593871Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:48:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中聯油品 case: another 195 metric tons pulled from shelves; affected businesses remain at 1,322https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593867https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593867Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:47:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 今彩539第115174期開獎https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593868https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593868Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:44:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA今彩539第115174期開獎，中獎號碼出爐。同時公布了3星彩與4星彩的開獎結果。 Taiwan rallies past China for bronze at U18 Men’s Asian Volleyball Championship, returns to podium after 25 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593869https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593869Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:42:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan’s U18 men’s volleyball team rallied to beat China in the bronze-medal match at the Asian Championship, winning a medal for the first time in 25 years. UK nationalizes Chinese-owned steelmaker; China warns it will defend its rights if necessaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593870https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593870Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:40:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference: Chinese-made supernodes and large models draw attentionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593864https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593864Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:37:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Opposition to rapid AI data center expansion: protests coordinated at at least 125 locations across the UShttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593865https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593865Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:36:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Fire EX performs at Taipei Arena for the first time; Tsai Ing-wen attends in supporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593863https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593863Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:30:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFire EX performed at Taipei Arena for the first time, drawing former President Tsai Ing-wen. The event showcased the band’s influence in Taiwan’s cultural scene. Taiwan’s international position is increasingly difficult；金翎：Taiwan’s narrative is becoming more importanthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593862https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593862Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:26:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 捷克 to boost military spending by more than 50 billion；北約’s 2% of GDP target takes priority over aid to Ukrainehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593858https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593858Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:11:23 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 蘇慧倫 gives out “wife’s scolding” coupons；lucky fans get an earful and the whole crowd cracks uphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593857https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593857Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:01:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Pikmin players take note：任天堂 sets up at the comics expohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593735https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593735Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:52:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 仁川酷澎物流中心大火 消防大動員13小時仍難撲滅https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593736https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593736Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:49:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwanese police get free admission to scenic areas in mainland China as civil servants？！MAC response revealed in unusually forceful wordinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594060https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594060Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒2 current and former Taiwanese police officers were detained and questioned for 6 hours by China's state security authorities. The Mainland Affairs Council criticized the incident as Chinese cognitive warfare and stressed the need to warn civil servants. How damaging is the “725 anti-drug oil” campaign？Media figure says the key lies with “him”：it could seriously hurt the election or cool things downhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594061https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594061Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:46:29 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Protests are planned in Taipei on July 25 over the carcinogenic oil issue involving 中聯油脂. Media personality Lo You-chi warned that the issue could have a major impact on the Democratic Progressive Party's election prospects. The key lies in the president's response. New sports plaza opens beneath elevated bridge in Luzhu, Taoyuan！Featuring extreme sports facilities for unicycles and skateboards, plus 4 weekends of midsummer family funhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594062Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:38:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The newly built “Binhai Inclusive Wheel Sports Plaza” in Luzhu District, Taoyuan, opened on July 18 at a cost of NT$15 million. Combining extreme sports and family activities, it aims to boost grassroots sports and local tourism, becoming a new summer hotspot in northern Taiwan. “No one’s forcing you to eat it, and it hasn’t killed anyone”；DPP members make one shocking remark after another in the tainted oil case；she laments that food safety has been trampled and rendered worthlesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594063https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594063Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:22:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The remark by a Democratic Progressive Party figure, “No one told you to eat it,” has drawn criticism over the carcinogenic oil issue involving 中聯油脂, heightening food safety concerns. Kuomintang member Yang Chih-yu has called on the government to respond responsibly, and protests have been planned for July 25. Chen Chi-mai crisscrosses Kaohsiung to build the city’s brand！Anime and camellia industries drive tourism opportunitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594064Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:54:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒On the 18th, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai advanced a dual-track development strategy for anime and camellia. The city opened Taiwan’s largest underground anime district and promoted Liugui camellia, bolstering the city’s brand and tourism opportunities. Warsh is determined to reform！Plans to cut Federal Reserve reserves；Richard Koo warns Trump will regret it sooner or laterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593932Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒日本野村総合研究所の首席経済学者・辜朝明氏が、新任の連邦準備制度理事会（FRB）議長・華許（Kevin Warsh）氏が金融体系の超過準備金を縮減し、長期金利を引き上げる可能性を指摘。また、トランプ大統領が将来後悔する可能性も示唆した。 The “2026 Harbor Ice Festival” kicks off with a refreshing splash！Chen Chi-mai and Japanese competitive eater Angela Sato open the summer ice cream celebrationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593933Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:06:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung held the “2026 Harbor Ice Festival,” which was opened by Mayor Chen Chi-mai and Japanese competitive eater Angela Sato. The event showcased local agricultural products and tourism attractions, drawing large crowds. Kaohsiung’s Urban Development Bureau surveys more than 900 urban planning markers each year, accurately defining boundaries and safeguarding residents’ land rightshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593934Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:01:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung City Government’s Urban Development Bureau installs more than 900 urban planning markers each year to ensure urban planning boundaries are accurately implemented, protect residents’ land rights, and improve the quality of public construction. After Hours International》Is the AI bull market spiraling out of control？IBM plunges 25% overnight while SK海力士 swings wildly；is the next bubble hiding in Taiwan stocks？https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593798https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593798Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As AI enthusiasm overheats stock markets, IBM plunged 25%, SK海力士 surged and then tumbled, and Taiwan stocks posted their biggest-ever decline. Former Deputy Premier Shih Jun-ji warned of bubble risks in AI-related stocks. 長鑫存儲 IPO launches and 台積電 posts strong earnings call, yet Taiwan stocks tumble；Chen Fengxin reveals the semiconductor sector’s biggest concernhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593797https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593797Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒China's largest DRAM maker, 長鑫存儲, has launched an IPO and aims to raise $8.6 billion. 台積電 reported strong earnings, but Taiwan stocks suffered their biggest-ever decline. The market is concerned about oversupply. Kaohsiung launches therapeutic horsemanship life education summer camp；time with horses teaches animal rights and the power of rehabilitationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593799https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593799Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:49:22 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Kaohsiung’s Animal Protection Office and the Bagualiao Cultural and Educational Foundation co-hosted a therapeutic horsemanship summer camp, where children with special needs learned about life education and animal rights through interacting with horses. The camp carries social significance and demonstrates the value of public-private cooperation. Kaohsiung Youth Bureau holds its first AI career camp；hands-on AI activities and company visits help young people prepare for the future workplacehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593800https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593800Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:39:59 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Government Youth Bureau held its first AI career camp, combining hands-on AI activities with company visits to help young people adapt to workplace changes in the AI era. It also announced that Hsieh Tsu-wu will share career experience on July 25. CPC Corporation, Taiwan’s corporate integrity forum gets underway；working with government, industry and academia to build a transparent and secure energy supply chainhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593801https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593801Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:33:36 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台灣中油公司 held a corporate integrity forum, bringing together representatives from industry, government and academia, as well as supply-chain partners, to discuss energy equipment supply-chain quality management, safety practices, compliance governance and corporate integrity, with the aim of building a safe, transparent and resilient energy industry. Kaohsiung Labor Affairs Bureau job fair offers more than 1,000 openings；656 interviewees, with a preliminary matching rate of 58.3%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593802Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:31:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kaohsiung City Labor Affairs Bureau held a major job fair, with 48 companies offering more than 1,000 openings. A total of 656 people attended interviews, and the preliminary matching rate reached 58.3%. The event focused on employment for young people, women and middle-aged and older adults, and is significant for local industry development. Jiuru Bridge reconstruction set to open to traffic on 7/31；city government team inspects road alignment and auxiliary facilities along the entire routehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593803https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593803Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:28:55 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Jiuru Bridge reconstruction project will open to traffic ahead of schedule on July 31. The city government team inspected construction progress and safety features, emphasizing improvements to traffic safety and convenience for residents. Wang Jin-pyng campaigns for Ko Chih-en in Greater Qishan and Meinong！“If Greater Qishan and Meinong win, Kaohsiung wins”；hopes to turn Kaohsiung aroundhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593804https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593804Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:13:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Kuomintang’s Kaohsiung City branch held a party-member forum in Greater Qishan and Meinong, where former Legislative Yuan president Wang Jin-pyng campaigned for Ko Chih-en, stressing that the district is key to turning Kaohsiung around. About 1,500 people attended, demonstrating the KMT’s grassroots strength. Travel the North Coast through art；24 photo-worthy art spots connect mountain and sea sceneryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593805https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593805Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:12:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Headquarters has introduced 24 photo-worthy art spots combining art and natural scenery to promote in-depth travel. Artworks and photography activities encourage people to explore local culture and scenic attractions. 〈熱門股〉正道無懼大盤重挫 逆勢收漲站回半年線https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594000Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:23:31 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Jheng Dao rose 2.7% against the trend as the broader market slumped, driven by growth in its metalworking and system-cabinet businesses. June revenue hit a 7-year high, and its operating outlook is better than last year’s. Europe’s heatwave claims more than 10,000 lives！Extreme temperatures set records as air-conditioning shortages expose gaps in heat-protection infrastructurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594001https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594001Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:10:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網A record heat wave in Europe killed more than 10,000 people in 1 week. Aging populations and a lack of air conditioning have exacerbated the crisis, highlighting the urgent need to adapt to climate change. Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s Moscow region；smoke visible from several kilometers awayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593872https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593872Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:53:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Ukrainian drones attacked a logistics center in Moscow Oblast, injuring 30 people. Thick smoke was visible from several kilometers away, heightening international tensions. Iranian deputy foreign minister：Iran has stopped honoring the memorandum of understanding with the United Stateshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593873https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593873Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:42:12 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Iran's deputy foreign minister announced that the country would suspend implementation of a memorandum of understanding between the two countries, citing U.S. violations of its commitments. U.S. airstrikes destroyed infrastructure, raising tensions. Everything gets taxed！FIFA World Cup final could be affected by wildfires in Canada；Trump blasts the situation and threatens to impose tariffshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593874https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593874Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:30:19 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Smoke from Canadian wildfires could affect conditions for the FIFA World Cup final, while U.S. President Trump threatened Canada with additional tariffs. Environmental issues are spilling over into international sports and trade policy. DeepMind scientist angrily resigns and exposes Google’s wrongdoing！Accuses it of compromising with US Defense Department demands for military AI and disregarding safetyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593875https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593875Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:10:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網 Trump could order an expansion of military action against Iran “within days”！US considers sending dozens of refueling aircraft to Israelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593737https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593737Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:10:09 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Trump administration has deployed dozens of additional aerial refueling aircraft to Israel, and could expand military action against Iran within days. This could have a major impact on the Middle East security situation. ACEes co-stars for the first time in a dream drama! Starring Ryusei Fukada and co-starring Hidaka Ukisho, the Osidora Saturday special “Summer-Colored Clouds Stir Up Love and Storms” begins streaming exclusively on TELASA today, with the Part 1 special making-of video!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594127https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594127Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Okayama University] Analysis of infection trends and healthcare provision in Okayama Prefecture (as of June 29, 2026)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1594124Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:13:20 +0900JapanPR TIMES Admission from age 0; free invitations for children aged 18 and under! Enjoy a full-scale classical music performance with the family: “Masterpiece Premium Classic Vol.2” to be held at Hamarikyu Asahi Hall on August 26.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593994https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593994Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:08:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Okayama University] Agreement on collaboration and cooperation signed with 株式会社リバネス—connecting the Setouchi region with the world and accelerating the creation of startups.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593866https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593866Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:31:06 +0900JapanPR TIMES Fantastical sea fireflies at night, followed by the release of “living fossils,” horseshoe crabs the next morning: 休暇村瀬戸内東予 to hold a “Sea Firefly Bioluminescence Observation Event” exclusively for overnight guests starting July 18. The horseshoe crab release will be held for 2 days only, on August 3 and 16.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593859https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593859Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:06:18 +0900JapanPR TIMES くまモン Square, くまモン's home base and a hugely popular spot for international visitors, is holding an event to celebrate its 13th anniversary! The theme is “oshikatsu” (supporting your favorite idol or character)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593860https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593860Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:05:35 +0900JapanPR TIMES New song “Le Petit Lullaby” music video released by shinju, Vocaloid producer and dark-pop artist!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593861https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260718-21/index-en.html#n1593861Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES