AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-17 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 7 of 8https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.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 One Piece Card “World’s Strongest Warriors” reservation lottery: winning odds vary by as much as 6 times between stores! Toregeto (@cardchusen_com) releases datahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032192https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032192Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:20:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES An Amazon operations outsourcing company has created a service that doesn’t outsource operations. Welbon to launch AI in-house training in October, with an advance preview at EC and Mail Order DXPO Tokyo on 8/20-21https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032194https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032194Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Free appraisal] Get organized for summer! “高価買取おたからや” pop-up buying fair to be held at 島忠ホームズ所沢店 in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture! | Aug. 17 (Mon.)–Aug. 30 (Sun.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032193https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032193Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Co-hosted by Lingble and DGDV, with 株式会社繊研新聞社 as a supporting organization: “Material Matters: The Moment Japanese Materials Become Global Brands” to be held at Shibuya PARCODG Building on Sept. 30, 2026 (Wed.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032195https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032195Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:16:36 +0900JapanPR TIMES Oyster producers from 11 companies across Japan gather at Tokyo Big Sight!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032057https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032057Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:13:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES Opening of Driver Bank Kagoshimahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032058https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032058Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:12:24 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Contingency fee only, with refund guarantee] Launch of “NEXT HOTEL Global,” a foreign talent recruitment support service specializing in the accommodation industry!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032068Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES An affordable tavern serving authentic charcoal-grilled yakitori cooked by artisans, with a 99-yen happy hour! “Kokura Yakitori 33 (Sansan)” opens on July 18, 2026.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032067Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Domestic agricultural, forestry, fishery products and foods from across Japan gather in Tokyo! The 19th Agri-Food EXPO Tokyo to be heldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032066Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社プランベース obtains a patent for core technology behind its generative AI system for creating subsidy business planshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032065Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Aluminum flat pouches with excellent product-preservation performance can be made with original designs. Online printer Graphic is running a special monitor campaign for aluminum flat pouch printing.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032064Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Launching today] The release of the Oshicoco × 「北海道日本ハムファイターズ」 “FIGHTERS Test Commemorative Convenience Store Print” begins today.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032063https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032063Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Power through summer lunches with a numbing heat. Seasonal “Summer Mala Chicken Stir-Fry Set Meal” arrives at とりいちずhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032062Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [New store] いーふらん opens 「高価買取おたからや」 Ichihara Yawata store in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture! Opening August 17, 2026! Leave appraisals and purchases of gold, watches, brand-name bags and more to 「高価買取おたからや」!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032061https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032061Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【最大33％OFF！】ピザハットで「残暑見舞いの特大セール」開催！厳選された6種のMサイズピザがなんと740円〜のSサイズ価格で買える！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032060https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032060Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [New release] Two girls journey across a world where humanity has gone extinct in this laid-back post-apocalyptic story! Volume 1 of “The Tower at the Edge, the Girls Beyond” goes on sale Monday, August 17!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032059https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032059Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Projected annual yield of 12.0%] TECROWD101 fund closes subscriptions for an investment in the capital-gains-type fund “Osaka City Yotsubashi Namba Station-Front Building phase2”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032069Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:08:49 +0900JapanPR TIMES TechTrain co-hosts “New Graduate AI and IT Talent Recruitment Seminar” with インソース — explaining effective scouting techniques and the keys to getting new hires up to speed quicklyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032070Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:01:20 +0900JapanPR TIMES ABEMA開局10周年を記念した「ABEMA恋リア10th」キャンペーンを開催中！1年間で最も恋愛運が高まる日がわかる、2日間限定の無料体験イベント「恋の神回診断所」には1,600名以上が来場し大盛況https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032071Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:42 +0900JapanPR TIMES “AI acts, people decide.” AX implementation partner 株式会社Opsfield launches operations, offering 5 services including AI utilization assessmentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032141https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032141Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Held in Namba and Osaka Umeda] “Truck JobFes2026,” a joint transport-industry job fair and interview event where attendees can find work supporting logistics, will feature 30 companies at each sessionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032140https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032140Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “As durable and light as sneakers.” “Artisan Collection” arrives from South Korea-based dog gear brand HOZIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032139https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032139Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A new initiative to protect water safety through people and technology | Official launch of Meel® (Miiru), a pool safety monitoring system that does not use camerashttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032138https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032138Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Floral gifts for celebrations become support for disaster-hit areas. Hanatask begins sales of standing flower arrangements with donation panels supporting disaster relief for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquakehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032137https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032137Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Free tool “COIMcart” launches for Amazon sellers, automatically detecting and sending alerts when a product loses the Buy Boxhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032136https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032136Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESCOIM launched “COIMcart,” a free tool for Amazon sellers that automatically detects and sends alerts when a product loses the Buy Box, on July 1, 2026. Anyone can use it with a Google account. EcoTraceDX™ begins preparations for the enforcement of the amended PCB Special Measures Act — also expanding AI chatbot, news feed and online payment features —https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032135https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032135Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Launching “EcoTraceDX™ for PCB〈非破壊検査〉” to address PCB items that are difficult to identify — drawing on inspection experience covering more than 250,000 devices and assessment support using more than 50,000 X-ray images —https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032134https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032134Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES New product from “武装米,” a character brand created by rice farmers! “武装米 Curry” launches, made to enjoy with ricehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032133https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032133Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESGunma Prefecture rice farmer 木菜米ルファーム has launched “武装米 Curry,” developed to pair perfectly with its own rice. Created in response to a social media post, it contains multiple spices and no additives. Which student-raised sea urchin tastes best? Social media judging is underway for the “UNI1 Grand Prix 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032132https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032132Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Buddhist altar fittings manufacturer in Toyama and Takaoka] 3 new items launched from pet memorial brand Sotto Sorahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032131https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032131Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Asaka Industrial to unveil new professional civil engineering and construction tools at the JAPAN DIY HOMECENTER SHOW 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032130https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032130Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Family courts remain unchanged even after the new Civil Code introducing joint custody takes effect—NPOキミト publishes survey of parties conducted immediately after implementationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032129https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032129Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES FastNeura presents research findings on closed-loop control of sleep dynamics at NEURO2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032128Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESAt NEURO2026, FastNeura presented research on closed-loop sleep control technology integrating brain waves and heart rate. An important step toward realizing biologically adaptive AI. 【NEKO LAB】New autumn products go on sale starting Aug. 17. An “Autumn Campaign” will also run at the same time!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032127https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032127Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Imperial Household-presented rice “伊彌彦米” from Niigata’s 弥彦村 teams up with longtime Miyagi-Ishinomaki seafood company “湊水産”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032126https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032126Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【For Okinawa businesses】“Japan-Korea IT Business Exchange in Naha” to be held on October １５ (Thursday) (free to attend)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032125https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032125Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Unlock new possibilities in salon work simply by “changing the sprayer.” The “アイビル Nano Bubble Sprayer,” which generates approximately 180 million nanobubbles per 1cc, goes on salehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032124Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES VR digital therapeutics company BiPSEE completes second close of Series A; total funds raised reach 990 million yen.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032123Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESVR digital therapeutics company BiPSEE completes the second close of its Series A, raising a total of 990 million yen. It aims to advance clinical trials and obtain regulatory approval. Carrying a mikoshi and connecting with the community—players from rugby League One team 清水建設江東ブルーシャークス take part in the Fukagawa Hachiman Festivalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032122Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Kumamoto Earthquake Relief】Second convoy completes relief operations and returns safely—multiple disaster relief organizations work together to deliver supplies to affected areashttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032121https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032121Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sri Lankan ambassador to Japan visits 蘇生会総合病院 as efforts continue to address labor shortages in healthcare and nursing carehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032120Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社bridge wins contract for 山形県’s Reiwa ８ fiscal year Manufacturing Startup Creation Support Program; launches support program offering hands-on assistance through commercialization and fundraising.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032119https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032119Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ワンコンテンツで商談前の信頼を作る〜BtoBコンテンツ設計の型〜【8月18日〜8月24日限定無料公開】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032118https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032118Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Chosen by 836 people】“Your Favorite Station Melody Ranking 2026” announced! Popular songs differ widely between younger and older generationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032117https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032117Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Domestic AI search optimization tool “DolphinX AIO” adds daily tracking for Claude and Perplexity, enabling simultaneous daily measurement across 6 AI modelshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032116Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES From “implementing” AI to “developing and connecting” it. NEXT INNOVAITION representative 黒山結音 to speak at SHIP’s “SHIP Summer Grand Networking Event”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032115Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Kumamoto Earthquake Relief】Second convoy completes relief operations and returns safely—multiple disaster relief organizations work together to deliver supplies to affected areashttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032114Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Don’t miss out on inbound demand! Green Culture launches “Green Soy Ham,” a new vegan option for restaurantshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032113https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032113Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 長野県グリーンボンド：大和証券の窓口でご購入・投資表明を実施いただけます（法人のお客さま向け）https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032112https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032112Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES MagicPod adds support for E2E tests involving mobile app cameras and QR code scanninghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032111https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032111Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Third speaker announcement!] Otsuka of Mynavi to speak at Insight Management Summit 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032110https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032110Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A popular autumn sweet, sweet potato flavor, arrives at 雪の宿! Its crisp, soft texture pairs perfectly with its rich, sweet aroma. “18-piece 雪の宿 Sweet Potato Flavor” launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032109https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032109Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Daiichi Jitsugyo to exhibit “DC Link,” which maximizes solar power generation revenue, in collaboration with Japanese stationary battery manufacturer HOBE ENERGY社 and U.S. string optimizer manufacturer Ampt社https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032108Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [First 150 applicants] First in the prefecture! “Reiwa ８ Disaster Volunteer Seminar in Yamagata” to be held at Yamagata International Exchange Plaza on October 14 (Wednesday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032107https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032107Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社フジシールウエスト adopts M2X equipment maintenance cloud servicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032106https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032106Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Ishikawa soul food “チャンピオンカレー” extends its popular 10% points-back offer through August 31!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032105https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032105Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES BSよしもと『ニューヨーク屋敷のゴルフ交友録』、ダイアン津田＆とにかく明るい安村と爆笑喧嘩ラウンド！“安村ベストスコア更新”の奇跡が勃発！？https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032104https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032104Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Tickets for Tokyo Comic Con 2026, one of the world’s largest pop culture events, now on sale through TicketMehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032103https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032103Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【東京都港区】港区の中高生24人が被爆地で学んだ体験を語る「平和のつどい～若者が伝える平和の想いと未来～」を開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032102Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The “third option” after stock and real estate investments: ココザス株式会社 to unveil the full picture of COCO VILLA Owners at THE GOLD ONLINE Fes 2026 SUMMERhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032101Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Step Golf, one of the world’s largest indoor golf schools, surpasses 110,000 total members, reaching the milestone just half a year after passing 100,000!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032100Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Launching today] The “FIGHTERS Certification” collaboration between Oshicoco and 北海道日本ハムファイターズ launches today at 10 a.m.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032099https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032099Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 若者からシニアまで広がる“旅先で働く”「おてつたび」、夏休みは10代の申込数が前年同期比9.7倍にhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032098https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032098Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES DHK CANVAS Agent Plan selected for 綾瀬市’s AI automated telephone response system — service to launch August 17, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032097Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [September 2 (Wednesday)] Spider Labs to speak at AI marketing conference “AI Marketing Front By Galapagos”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032096Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Survey] 78.3% of people who have experienced prickling skin pain when sweating misunderstand its cause | Dermatologist explains the difference between cholinergic urticaria and heat rashhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032095Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [古市庵] Autumn is the season for these delicacies! Introducing “Assortment: Autumn Calendar,” featuring ６ kinds of sushi, including pressed sushi with grilled eel-seasoned Pacific saury—perfect for autumn outings. Available for a limited time!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032094Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [古市庵] Adorable sushi shaped like jack-o’-lanterns arrives! Halloween products available for a limited time starting October 1 (Thursday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032093Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [古市庵] September 15 is Osaka Sushi Day! An assortment featuring Osaka sushi classics—conger eel, battera, snow crab and more—goes on sale!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032092Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Technoa / Application deadline August 31] Give us a line no AI could come up with. Just 2 weeks left to enter the “6th Monozukuri Oogiri Grand Prix”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032091https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032091Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Travel app “NEWT（ニュート）” launches international eSIM service available in more than 215 countries and regionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032090https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032090Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会（GDX）、神奈川県葉山町にて「令和8年度 各課業務課題・DX推進ニーズ調査」を実施https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032089https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032089Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Turning the “painfully slow” work of human resources into “easy and fast.” ジンジャー’s new commercial, “HR’s Hands-On Work,” begins airing in the Kansai region on August 17https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032088https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032088Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Loohcs志塾 to launch preparation for the second-stage exam of Keio University Faculty of Law’s FIT admissions on September 5; intensive package includes a refund guarantee if applicants fail the first stagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032087https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032087Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES New release: A surprisingly fun life together for two in their thirties♪ The first volume of “Didn’t You Say We’d Live Together If We Were Still Single at 30?” goes on sale Monday, August 17!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032086https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032086Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Jent Louis to open its first global flagship store in Harajuku (Jingumae), Tokyo, on Saturday, August 22; 2026 Fall/Winter collection to go on sale ahead of its wider releasehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032085Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【La・Ohana ラ・オハナ】ロコモコやグリルメニューなど全部で17種類！平日17:00迄のドリンクもついたお得なセットに新メニューが登場！夏を感じるラインナップで癒しのひと時をお過ごしください。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032084Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 『屍人荘の殺人』今村昌弘による待望の新作長編『0秒前の彼女』が10月14日発売！「死んだはずの恋人」からの電話をきっかけに「謎」が展開する怒涛のミステリhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032083Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【8/31グランドOPEN‼】大人気のインペリアルドリンクバーに生パスタやフォカッチャなど、五感をくすぐるイタリアン『イタリアン リゾート ペルティカ』が千葉県内に2店舗目をオープンいたします！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032082Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES All courses for elementary school students are just 1,099 yen‼ Limited to 8/17–8/31! ニラックスブッフェ is offering its wide variety of all-you-can-eat dining at 1,099 yen for elementary school students at 7 locations! Enjoy an all-you-can-eat meal with your family during summer vacation!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032081Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES All-you-can-eat for 60 minutes, for a limited time♪ Through 8/31! ニラックスブッフェ is extending its popular 45-minute “Petit Buffet” course to 60 minutes! Plus, weekday lunch is just 1,099 yen! Enjoy all-you-can-eat dining with ease♪https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032080https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032080Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The hard-to-book all-you-can-eat plan has been revamped! “Autumn à la Carte All-You-Can-Eat,” an exclusive plan at the Tim Ho Wan ららぽーとTOKYO-BAY store, from Hong Kong dim sum specialist 添好運（ティム・ホー・ワン）https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032079https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032079Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ONDOホールディングス received the 2026-27 season uniforms from さいたまSAICOLOhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032078https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032078Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Grammy-winning pop/rock icon Sheryl Crow, a 9-time Grammy Award winner, has announced that her 12th new album, “Pick You Up,” which champions hope and unity, will be released on October 9.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032077Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【阪神梅田本店】This year, a total of 22 stores from across Japan will gather for the opening of “Summer Hanshin Used Book Market,” featuring a carefully selected lineup of books.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032076Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Webinar to address the question: “Even after comparing VMware alternatives, why can’t companies decide on the best replacement strategy for their needs?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032075Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Webinar to address the topic: “For small and medium-sized business executives: How should you think about business continuity when there is no successor?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032074Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Webinar to address the topic: “Case study: How is generative AI changing the organizational use of sales data?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032073Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【メイプル超合金’s Natsu Ando publishes her first recipe book】“Natsu Ando’s Freewheeling Meals” announced! A recipe book full of surprises and wonderfully unconventional ideas is now available for preorder!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032072Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【おそうじ革命】A new option for diversifying work styles: becoming a franchise owner. A YouTube Live featuring a working comedian and franchise owner discussing his “two hats”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2031987https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2031987Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【ETVOS】エトヴォス, whose sensitive-skin base makeup has ranked No. 1 in sales for 5 consecutive years※, is revamping its bestselling makeup primer and highlighter balm for the first time in 6 years. Its proprietary science advances the skincare benefits.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2031986https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2031986Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Dentures swallowed and lodged deep in the colon; doctor uses an endoscope to navigate 120 centimeters and remove themhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2033232https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2033232Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:48:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Export orders stabilize; number of workers on reduced hours falls to 181 companies and 2,406 peoplehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2033233https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2033233Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:45:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA After more than 30 years of painstaking efforts, 微軟 once considered exiting Chinahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2033231https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2033231Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:40:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Oil prices drive up costs and the yen continues to weaken; Japan's GDP grows just 0.3% in the 2nd quarterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2033150https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2033150Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:38:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Bank manager indicted over alleged leak of information to third-party payment providerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2033148https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2033148Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:33:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA University placement admission rate hits 97.54%, a 4-year high; 603 unfilled spots, fewest in nearly 6 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2033149https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2033149Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:33:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA AI cybersecurity threats enter new phase; Cyber Security Institute recommends 7 steps to strengthen defenseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2033085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2033085Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:24:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNACyber Security Institute Director Kung Hua-chung said AI technology has lowered the barrier to launching cyberattacks, and the threat landscape has entered a new phase. In response, the institute issued 7 recommendations, including reducing the attack surface and strengthening supply chains, to bolster the overall cybersecurity resilience of the nation and businesses. Applications open for Outstanding Contributions to Indigenous Languages Awards; deadline 10/16https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032939https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032939Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:20:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che meets with Seibu Lions president Tsuyoshi Okumura to discuss games and tourismhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032940https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260817-09/index-en-p7.html#n2032940Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:18:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA