AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-17 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 5 of 8https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 702 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 93 items from 7 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Food and beverage brand ARIH（アリ）, making waves in the U.S. and South Korea, launches exclusively at セブン-イレブン locations nationwide on August 20!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032682https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032682Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Chiptip launches vFPGA Orchestrator, software for operating FPGAs on Kuberneteshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032681https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032681Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ISSEI, Japan’s most-subscribed YouTube channel creator, makes emergency trip to flood-hit Ghana. A painting created with local “friends” will support recovery efforts: “Light for this town”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032680Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Advance Composite raises additional Series B funding from Environmental Energy Investmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032679Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Learn programming for high school “Information I” with just a smartphone ── Free Python learning platform launched with no setup or registration requiredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032678Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Held August 22 and 23】Take on extreme heat and soaring electricity bills! Experience a “whole-home air-conditioning system” that keeps the entire house at 26°C with 1 air conditioner and cuts utility costs by 67% at an open house in Kurashikihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032677Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Oiles Corporation’s “オスビー” enters the NIKKEI Corporate Mascot General Election 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032676Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【28卒・選考調査】WEBテスト受検者の約8割が時間切れで準備不足！？就活マップが28卒のリアルな選考失敗データを公開https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032675Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Nishi-Azabu’s J’apprends（ジャプォン） to begin operating under a new structure in July 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032674Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Leading digital transformation in the pharmaceutical industry: Report on in-house IT systems at 東洋製薬化成 published by a Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare research group.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032673https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032673Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES EmotionX and Chiptip Technology collaborate to build a computing infrastructure that enables fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) to run in large-scale cloud environmentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032672https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032672Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES EGS株式会社 expands expertise from electronic circuit breakers at more than 4,000 sites to air conditioning and LED lighting, officially launching an “integrated energy proposal” that cuts capital investment by up to 50%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032671Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The Super Mario Galaxy Movie becomes a blockbuster, surpassing ¥7.9 billion in domestic box office revenue! Enjoy the global sensation at home!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032670Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 🎉【広島県で本格稼働】エコキュート専門店「エコ殿」が広島エリアでサービス拡大！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032669Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Limited quantities: “Shirayuki Tanrei Dry 2L Carton” launches September 14https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032668https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032668Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [OEM for AI countermeasures] Launch an AIO business with no development costs! Seeking OEM partners for analytics tools and countermeasure serviceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032667https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032667Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Tsubaiso revamps its cloud ERP, “RobotERP Tsubaiso,” with a headless design that lets AI operate it without a graphical interface. It also launches “Tsubaiso Intelligence,” knowledge that enables AI to perform complex ERP operationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032666https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032666Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A new “THINK Blood Donation” commercial, “My First Step,” encouraging people to take the first step toward donating blood, begins airinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032665https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032665Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Two grid-scale battery storage sites jointly developed by RS Asset Advisors and Maeda Corporation enter JEPX and the balancing markethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032664https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032664Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社カイトル opens its first franchise store in Kakogawa, Hyogo Prefecturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032663https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032663Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES TEMPOSTAR, an e-commerce central management system, adds support for social gift orders on Yahoo!ショッピングhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032662https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032662Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Event Report] 3rd Joint Study Meeting of Skin Disease Patient Organizationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032661Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [私の部屋水戸京成店 reopens] A lifestyle shop offering ideas for a beautiful, fulfilling lifehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032660Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES メドケア株式会社’s online health support service “Medically” surpasses 500 organizations in cumulative contractshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032659Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [New release] BALLOT（バロット） socks with silver ions, for every day without odorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032658https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032658Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [New release on 7/27] A smoky aroma that makes you want more rice. Introducing “Aromatic Sesame and Bonito,” a rice seasoning made with smoked sesame and bonito flakes from Kagoshima Prefecture.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032657https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032657Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [New release on 7/27] Introducing “Fermented Dashi + Lactic Acid Bacteria,” a powdered dashi made by a “dashi specialty shop” to make it easy to enjoy fermented ingredients every day.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032656https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032656Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The mobile ordering system “CHUUMO” will be exhibited at DXPO Tokyo '26 [Summer].https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032655https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032655Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES CLANE launches its first collaboration with the “WACOAL” brand, releasing underwear that combines comfortable wear with minimalist design.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032654https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032654Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ALSOKレスキューCM「HOT LIMIT」第4弾 「ALSOKレスキュー西川氏プレゼン」篇 2026年８月17日（月）テレビ放送開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032653https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032653Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Synflux株式会社 selected for the 5th round of “SusHi Tech Global,” 東京都’s startup promotion programhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032652https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032652Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Standardization is transforming e-commerce logistics. FulfillX (Fulfill X), which delivers accuracy, speed and low cost at the same time, launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032651Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社ブリッジが所属するトゥーヴァージンズグループがグループ名を変更https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032650https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032650Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Smart Energy wins an aggregation business contract in the grid-scale battery storage sectorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032649Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES September 6 is “Kurokirishima Day.” In response to fan requests, the “Kurokirishima Day Commemorative Set 2026,” featuring 5 items including a tumbler that keeps drinks hot or cold and a tabletop pot, will be sold in limited quantities, with online sales beginning August 17 (Monday).https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032648https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032648Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The “right answer” for real estate investment differs from person to person. Automatically select a seminar tailored to you with 3 questions. Watch 1-minute lecture videos by active seminar instructors, completely free and with no email address required.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032647Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Nihon Soda Group’s official character “そだまる” is entering the “NIKKEI Corporate Character Election 2026.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032646Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [全国商工会連合会] Holding of “All Japan Specialties Gala 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032645Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “ZOOM新宿御苑前” by Toshin Partners wins an award at the New York architecture awards “Architizer A+Awards 2026/the 14th”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032644Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Nationwide survey of electricity use] 39.1% of family households use 4,000–5,000 kWh annuallyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032643https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032643Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Notice of a reading group on “Research on Food Security,” by Kazuhito Yamashitahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032642Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES No-code tool “@pocket” releases feature enhancements for August 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032641Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES <On sale 9/29> Two new ultra-fine eyeliner pens from the 1DAY TATTOO eyeliner series: “for defining the lash line” and “for extending the eye width”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032607https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032607Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES NanoFrontier selected for the development-start category of the Reiwa 8 fiscal year Miyagi Environmental-Related Research and Development Support Program Granthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032606Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 豊田市とコドモン「保育・子育て支援DXに関する連携協定」を締結～こども家庭庁「保育ICTラボ事業」に参画、園内の「中核人材」とICT専門家の伴走支援を組み合わせ、保育ICTの活用定着モデルを実証～https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032605https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032605Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Launching Aug. 17] A yakiniku restaurant puts serious effort into a new lunchtime specialty! “Jiro-style cold noodles” make a spectacular debut at 焼肉ホルモンきょうい.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032604https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032604Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Joint exhibition by 4 locations of the Saga Prefectural Industry Promotion Organization at “SAGAものスゴフェスタ12,” taking place Aug. 22 (Sat.)–23 (Sun.)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032603https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032603Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES This summer, work without being tied to a PC. Launch of a 60-day free trial campaign for “Shadow Desktop”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032602Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Fun to hand out!] Halloween party treats made with meat ♪ A limited-edition Halloween package of the popular dagashi snack Oyatsu Calpas is here: “おやつカルパス ハッピーハロウィン™,” rolling out nationwide from Aug. 24, 2026 (Mon.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032601Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The long-awaited print comics of popular titles from the otherworld fantasy label “comicスピラ” go on sale today, Aug. 17 (Mon.)! Campaign marks the 3rd anniversary of the launch of “novelスピラ”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032600Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Sept. 4–6] Quantum Flowers & Foods (QFF) to exhibit at the “43rd Annual Meeting of the 日本植物バイオテクノロジー学会 (Tottori)”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032599Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社ウィルネクスト to hold a co-hosted webinar on Sept. 17 (Thu.) titled “How to Build an Organization Where Managers Start Acting in Their Own Words”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032598Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A public-private-academic-financial “circular financial education model” launches in 松戸市. Kickoff ahead of the “4th FES Contest®” Matsudo workshophttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032597Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Kobeya, founded 108 years ago, held an in-house burger contest, and the inaugural champion, “O.G.B.Classic Burger,” will stop being sold on Aug. 31! Only 2 weeks remain to enjoy it at 8 select locations—don’t miss this exceptional taste.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032596Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 今日を頑張るあなたの疲労回復・予防に！コンビニエンスストア等向けユンケルローヤルシリーズから『ユンケルローヤルG』 新発売！！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032595https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032595Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [京都外国語大学] Students selected from across Japan gather in Kyoto for the “19th All-Japan Student Italian Speech Contest,” to be held on Dec. 5, 2026 [Now accepting applications from contestants]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032594https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032594Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 但馬信用金庫 leverages the sales-matching platform “カクトク” to help local businesses address sales challengeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032593https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032593Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES In 2026, the shift to eSIMs and smartphones is also underway. The era of choosing how to stay connected has arrivedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032592Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [HILLTOP RESORT FUKUOKA] Digital detox plan revamped: “A quiet space for your mind and heart.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032591https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032591Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES マークスライフ establishes M&A-focused subsidiary “マークスライフM&A株式会社” and launches its operationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032590https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032590Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “AI Tower Japan,” jointly established by THA, developer of “AI社長,” and Vision Base, appoints Hiroki Sugiyama, executive officer of 株式会社ライトアップ, as special advisorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032589https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032589Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [ビーグレン] Marking 20 years since its full-scale launch in Japan, the company opens a special website on “results-driven skincare” backed by 20 years of researchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032588https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032588Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [UGREEN] New mobile batteries featuring “Dymondcell™,” which passed the world’s most rigorous safety testshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032587https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032587Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A collection of piano etudes, “Whimsical Etudes” (5 pieces in total), by composer Kosuke Yamashita, who has composed music for many television dramas and films, will be released by DICT Records on August 17, performed by Saeko Miyasyo!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032586https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032586Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Survey report released] A BCP cannot function if it is “just created.” The share saying it “works in an emergency” hit a 3-year low of 43%.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032585https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032585Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 愛犬の爪切り｜頻度は「1ヶ月に1回程度」が最多で64.00％、実施場所は自宅53.51％、動物病院・サロン46.49％、爪切り時の工夫や失敗談も調査【コノコトモニ】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032584https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032584Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES リバティ seeks municipalities to receive donations of new BYD DOLPHIN EVs through the corporate hometown tax donation programhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032583https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032583Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Scores as high as 97 points from a leading global wine publication! 5 new vintages from Bolgheri’s prestigious レ・マッキオーレ arrivehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032582https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032582Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES As part of iHerb’s 30th anniversary sale, an offer providing up to 30% off more than 600 participating brands begins Thursday, August 20https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032581Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES テックファームホールディングス株式会社 announces donation for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquakehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032580https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032580Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Lazuli株式会社 to speak at “AI Commerce EXPO / SNS Operations Strategy Expo 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032579Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【ホテルエミシア東京立川】Celebrate the bounty of autumn at your banquet! A new “Nagomi Course” launches this fallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032578https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032578Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES New D.LEAGUE entrant “ONODERA USER RUNBULLS” names the 14 members who will compete in the 26-27 SEASON! Audition-winning members finally unveiledhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032577https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032577Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【小野建株式会社】Update to Ono Ken’s official YouTube channel: video introducing the LS3015MC fiber laser combination machine by 村田機械, installed at the Nagoya Sales Officehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032576https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032576Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Ozeki’s craft gin OZEKI CRAFT GIN 001 wins a silver medal at the global spirits competition ISC2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032575https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032575Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Now available on Amazon.co.jp] Competitive gaming brand Frinkey launches a TMR electromagnetic stick module for DualSense Edge! Fixes stick drift with no soldering, tools, or disassemblyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032574https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032574Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 『誰ソ彼ホテル -蕾-』のオンラインくじが登場！「キャンディパーティー」をテーマに新規描き起こしのグッズが8月25日(火)10:00より販売開始！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032573https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032573Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sponsorship agreement signed with world-ranked para standing tennis player Kishi! Supporting the active athlete, who is nearing 62, in taking on new challenges around the world with CBD oil “M-SPORTS”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032572https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032572Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社サトクリフが所属するトゥーヴァージンズグループがグループ名を変更https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032571https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032571Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Crowdfunding campaign launches] Survey sheds light on the current state of children’s cafeterias working hard despite rising priceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032570https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032570Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES New “Hoshi Tabeyo” crackers featuring the Pokémon official baby brand “モンポケ” design! Supporting parents and children during their “first” snack time. “3P Monpoke Small Hoshi Tabeyo (salt flavor)” goes on sale September 7 (Monday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032569Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES RAKUSAI’s No. 1-selling pear: Hosui pears from 山﨑梨園 (grown in Chiba Prefecture)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032568https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032568Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社トゥーヴァージンズが所属するトゥーヴァージンズグループがグループ名を変更https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032567https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032567Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES JAPAN AI partners with GENIEE SSP to use AI to support the work required to run a website, from article production to advertising revenue analysishttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032566https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032566Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Accelerating technology development toward offshore trials of TLP-type hybrid floating platforms for floating offshore wind powerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032565https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032565Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Kyoto Child-Rearing Support Event” to be held at Miyako Messe on August 29 (Saturday), with hands-on activities for infants and toddlers in a fully air-conditioned indoor venuehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032564https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032564Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES First-ever at a wedding venue nationwide! The “mamaro” installed baby care room has been set up at “Mia Via”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032563https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032563Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The “mamaro” installed baby care room has been set up at “かにファクトリー甲羅組” with 2 units!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032562https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032562Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Making golf enjoyable for families across 三 generations! Step Golf declares it will “accelerate” initiatives to help children get involved in golfhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032561https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032561Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES TMJ to hold online seminar: “AI That Transforms Customer Service vs. AI That Ends with Adding a Tool”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032560https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032560Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社秀和システム新社が所属するトゥーヴァージンズグループがグループ名を変更https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032559https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032559Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Free release of the guide “Understand Everything in 10 Minutes! For Training Instructors, Preparation Matters More Than ‘Presentation Skills’ | A Preparation Guide to Successfully Delivering Your First Training Session” | 株式会社LDcubehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032558https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032558Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Spice Factory launches its “AI Agent Development” servicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032557https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032557Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【アイスリーデザイン】「Enterprise IT CONFERENCE 2026」に出展～無料の「AI駆動開発レベル診断」で、AI活用度とボトルネックを可視化～https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032556https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032556Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Two RAKUS products, “Rakuraku Email Marketing” and “Rakuraku Automated Responses,” to exhibit at “5th Sales & Marketing DXPO Tokyo ’26 Summer”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032555https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032555Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES First-ever event in Kitakyushu on August 25 (Tuesday)! “Rethink Creator PROJECT” Kitakyushu seminarhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032554https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032554Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 4 cities and 6 universities in the Tama region join forces to support students’ desire to take on challengeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032553https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032553Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Survey on operational efficiency conducted among 542 managers at companies ranging from those with 30 or more employees to those with 5,000 or more employeeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032552https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032552Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES AnyReach publishes a case study on 株式会社LayerX’s adoption of the corporate gifting platform “AnyGift Business”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032551https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032551Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES For campers and hotel lovers alike: Enjoy the autumn starry skies and hot springs to your heart’s content. Vixen fan meeting “TONAKAI StarParty 2026” to be held Oct. 17 (Sat.) and 18 (Sun.); registration opens today.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032550https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p5.html#n2032550Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES