AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-18 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 2 of 10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 881 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 93 items from 5 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Ahead of its 100th anniversary, Yokohama-born brand “キャラバンコーヒー” opens a new hub in its founding city of Yokohama!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056729https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056729Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【2026 survey on payment practices at medical institutions in the Kanto region】Cashless payments have surpassed half, but a gap with patient needs remainshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056728https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056728Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Youth Now! Youth Trends Survey】“Buying because it’s on sale” is outdated. Gen Z is optimizing what they “plan to buy.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056727https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056727Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES AXer adds business-specific dashboards and launches an analytics platform where AI analyzes KPI changes and external factors weeklyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056726https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056726Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A trip to unwind in nature. Strengthening proposals to enhance the value of stays at lodging facilities｜Barnibervi introduces a chilled-water bath and Hagoromo1 at “amarancia cottage hugging nature house”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056725https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056725Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Zuora advances product strategy to strengthen monetization in the AI erahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056724https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056724Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Casio’s AI pet robot “Moflin” teams up for the first time with “パンとエスプレッソとまちあわせ.” “パンとエスプレッソとMoflinとまちあわせ” opens for a limited time at MIYASHITA PARK starting Sept. 5https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056723https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056723Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES When you notice it, is it time to start?! How does the impression of your hair affect how old you look?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056722https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056722Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Set to speak at PyCon JP 2026, one of Japan’s largest international Python conferenceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056721Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Bringing AI motion analysis technology developed in sports education to medicine. SPLYZA completes notification as a general medical device (Class I) for gait analysishttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056720https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056720Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES CAD data becomes the actual jobsite. Welding simulation tool “WeldNext” updated to Ver. 2.0.0 with an MR pre-rehearsal feature using actual dimensionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056719https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056719Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “ITmedia Virtual EXPO 2026 Summer” to be heldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056718https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056718Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [On-demand streaming now available] How can organizations build systems to protect employees from disasters such as earthquakes and torrential rain? Archive video released for disaster preparedness seminar on strengthening crisis management systems, co-hosted by 静岡県 and KENTEMhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056717https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056717Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES AGEST releases “SBOM Archi Version 2.2,” a wholly Japanese-made SBOM management toolhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056716https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056716Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Osaka/Umeda, KoKuMiN ドーチカ店] Take a fragrant detour after work: Korean perfume brand “DAILY COMMA” holds a limited-time pop-up!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056715Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Event to explore data preparation and integration, which determine the results of AI adoptionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056714https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056714Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 東京スタートアップ法律事務所 adopts “Notion” and “Notion AI”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056713https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056713Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES How can the construction industry address “AI was rolled out, but nobody uses it”? LIFEFUND hosts the 5th Construction AI Management Study Group, where around 130 construction business leaders and others learned practical ways to embed AI across organizationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056712Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Video production tool] Copyright-free BGM and sound effects expanded to more than 30,000 tracks | “メディア博士”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056711Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES タカミヤ launches “Platform Partner,” expanding equipment maintenance and supply hubs by utilizing partner companies’ equipment storage locationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056710Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES インフォメーション・ディベロプメント releases “Practical AI Agent Training with Dify,” where participants learn skills for practical use through hands-on experience, from foundational knowledge to development and deploymenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056709Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 餃子の無限なる可能性が一堂に！「クラフト餃子フェス® SAITAMA 2026」2026年の集大成！さいたま新都心にあの“餃子沼”が帰ってくる！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056708Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Uruma City, Okinawa] Full renovation of all 7 twin-dome units at “glampark resort アクナ浜” completed; accepting guests againhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056707Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Vendor menus revealed! “Craft Gyoza Fest® NAGOYA 2026” brings around 25 varieties of craft gyoza to Hisaya Odori Park in Nagoya!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056706Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES SHEGLAM launches “Good Grip Ultra-Blur Primer,” a new kind of primer that helps makeup adhere and creates a poreless finish, on August 15 (Saturday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056705Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Avatar robot OriHime to participate in Aichi Art Brut Disability Arts Exhibition’s special program, “From fluffy picture books and AI art to boccia!?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056704Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “シュミテクト,” the No. 1 toothpaste brand for 10 consecutive years (2), launches “シュミテクト 歯周病プラスEX プレミアム” nationwide on August 24 (Monday), with the maximum amount of gum disease care ingredients (1) and 10 benefits in 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056703Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社BackCast and 株式会社ORENDA WORLD sign a comprehensive partnership agreement for regional revitalizationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056702Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Organic cotton lifestyle brand プリスティン to hold event celebrating its 30th anniversary — Born from the soil, returning to the soil — “Ufufu” Living Exhibitionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056701Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES プリングルズ Truffle goes on sale August 24 (Monday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056700Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Chicken restaurant トリヤマルハチ] Chicken skin skewers discounted by 60 yen for 2 weeks only! Dinner onlyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056699Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [メイクアップフォーエバー] Unleash a healthy glow. Just like a serum. A melt-in-your-mouth cushion foundation launches! September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056698Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 日東工業 steps up efforts to promote the use of “seismic circuit breakers”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056697Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Highly rated in a survey] 23 people who sampled Mitake’s “Kakejiku Series” ahead of its release at a special seminar: 96% said they would recommend it to others, including all 6 liquor industry professionals! Limited edition of 582 bottles to go on sale online at 21 hours on 8/28 (Friday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056696Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Tabemono-gatari Hiroba,” an interactive event where parents and children can enjoy food by eating, touching and playing, to be held in Futako-Tamagawa on September 5 and 6 (free admission)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056695Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A practical seminar on generating new business and R&D themes from market and technology trendshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056694Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Okulu, personalized gifts from the heart] For Respect for the Aged Day and longevity celebrations. New personalized “Kotobuki Tsuru-Kame Preserved Flowers” embodying the wish “a crane lives 千年, a turtle 万年”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056693Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Aomori City resident survey: 45.6% aware of “Aomori Kokuspo and Shosupo”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056692https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056692Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Manufacturing procurement spending accounts for about 65% of sales, yet only 1 in 3 CFOs considers it a “strategic function” [A.T. Kearney]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056691Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Cloud migration costs run 20% over budget on average, with about 4分の1 of spending wasted [A.T. Kearney]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056690https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056690Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “MSC Japan Awards 2026” to recognize businesses that have helped promote seafood products bearing the MSC labelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056689https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056689Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A society where about 70% hesitate to take on challenges because of their age. Live painting inspired by conversations with visitors, envisioning a future of taking on challengeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056688https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056688Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Full program announced] Practitioners working to extend “contribution years” gather for “Age-Well Conference 2026,” to be held October 5https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056687https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056687Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Survey on career changes to mechanical and electrical engineering roles without prior experience] About 70% work on-site or in the field. Meanwhile, about half use flex-time, and about 69% said they were glad they changed jobshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056686https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056686Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES TableCheck partners with BEENOS Entertainment to launch a table reservation solution for the entertainment sectorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056685https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056685Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Free seminar and networking event to promote sustainable collaboration between food businesses and agriculture, forestry and fisheries operators, hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on September 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056684https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056684Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Make your daily planner time more fun! ■ “Deco Rush [Limited] Planner Biyori” decorative tape in 6 designs ■ “[Limited] mizutama Design Planner Pouch (Decoration Item Set)” in 3 types — launching simultaneouslyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056683https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056683Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【駅直結・横浜髙島屋に期間限定オープン】夏の不調傾向をチェック！エステプロ・ラボが8月19日（水）よりポップアップショップ開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056682https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056682Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ユニオンテック launches full-scale service for “Designers Construction,” a construction service specializing in spatial designhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056681https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056681Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Includes recommendations from booksellers] From “Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!” to “Stop Making Sense”! “Cult Movies: Poster Collection” set for release on Tuesday, September 29https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056680Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [ジルスチュアート ビューティ] A fantastical shimmer that changes with the angle of the light. Limited-edition “Iridescent Moon” collection enveloped in the magic of the moon.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056679Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “カフェ・ド・クリエ ソリオ宝塚” to open on Monday, August 31, directly connected to 阪急宝塚駅! A place to relax before or after a performancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056678Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “チャネルトーク,” an AI agent for understanding customers, launches integrations with major domestic e-commerce marketplaces including 楽天市場, Yahoo!ショッピング, Amazon and Qoo10! “1-month free campaign” available through the end of Novemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056677Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Retail prices for glo™-dedicated heated tobacco sticks to be revised effective October 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056676Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ラピュタロボティクス to exhibit at “International Logistics Exhibition 2026” at Tokyo Big Sight.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056675Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Survey on heat countermeasures] More than 60% are unaware that using handheld fans on extremely hot days can increase the risk of heatstrokehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056674Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES CRE to exhibit at the 17th International Logistics Exhibition 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056673https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056673Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [New service] Launch of “TeamSpirit Project Management”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056672https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056672Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ＮＸワンビシアーカイブズ to exhibit at “FIT Osaka 2026 (Financial Information Technology Exhibition)” (September 3 and 4 at Grand Front Osaka)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056671Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Case study published] 全日空モーターサービス株式会社 introduces anger management training to promote “a psychologically safe workplace”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056670Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES スパイスファクトリー launches “pickles” as a full-scale new business: an integrated operations and AI platform connecting marketing, billing and management analysis through a single datasethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056669Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A fitness program that does not ask you to push yourself, supervised by bodywork salon “カラダファクトリー.” “KA·RA·DA プチフィット” for adults opens at イオン Kurihama store on Tuesday, Sept. 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056668https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056668Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ATOMica launches a project to explore plans for a startup support facility in collaboration with 旭川市https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056565https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056565Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Yoyogi Animation Academy High School Division establishes an esports club in its general commuting course; special information session to be held at pro esports team REJECT’s headquarters on Aug. 26https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056564https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056564Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 住友ファーマ株式会社 adopts “HRBrain Talent Management.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056563https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056563Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【チーズガーデン】A new baked confection featuring salt from Okinawa and carefully selected ingredients: チーズガーデン’s first salt-flavored “Salt Financier” launches Wednesday, Aug. 26https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056562https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056562Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Loglass 経営管理” adds a comment feature to reportshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056561https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056561Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【TOPPING】Compact gaming DAC/AMP “DX1 II,” featuring an easy-to-use plug-and-play design, goes on sale Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. A separate OTG cable with separation also goes on sale the same day.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056560https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056560Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【SHANLING】New lineup of portable DAC/AMPs. The “UA6 II,” equipped with 8 CS43131 DACs, and the compact “UA1 II” go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056559https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056559Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【SHANLING】The “Moria,” a single dynamic driver earphone designed to deliver a new audio experience and featuring a 60-layer titanium-plated diaphragm, goes on sale Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056558https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056558Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A rice cooker that changes the way you think about rice cookers: introducing a cute, colorful 3-cup model that’s easy for the whole family to use. “Toffy 3-cup Microcomputer Rice Cooker” launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056557https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056557Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Latest Trends in Cashless Payments 2026】—How next-generation digital currencies and AI are transforming the payments business—❘ Seminar Infohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056556https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056556Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Flying Tiger】Spotlight on the latest fall trend from overseas, “Spooky Season”! A new “Black Cats and Ghosts Halloween” collection that blends into everyday lifehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056555https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056555Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES SkyDrive signs an LOI with Gold Coast Helitours for the introduction of Australia’s first flying carshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056554https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056554Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Add a thoughtful touch to a Respect for the Aged Day gift. A little extra effort that’s easy to do makes “thank you” come across even more: 創作品モールあるる releases a special feature on handmade giftshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056553https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056553Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Cloud-based mobile POS register “POS＋ (Postas)” adopted at mobile stores at all 3 キッザニア facilities in Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056552https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056552Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Teradata to hold automotive R&D and AI webinar on Sept. 2 featuring speakers from Daihatsu and Honda R&D Institutehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056551https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056551Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Generative AI Skills Cards” for teachers released! Hands-on event to be held on 8/31https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056550https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056550Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Full-scale launch of “PKSHA Dialogue,” a solution for building conversational AI agents—A new PKSHA AI service that goes beyond question answering to support decision-makinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056549https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056549Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES CMDM in the spotlight! Interview on new song “Skyline”: What is “Answer and Dance”?! Japan performances underway through Aug. 30https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056548https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056548Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Okada Yui used to dislike hot weather. A balcony and wind chimes made her fall in love with summer: “Madoriimu” Vol. 69 releasedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056547https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056547Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 東京のラーメンシーン最前線を180ページで徹底紹介『ラーメンWalker東京2027』8月18日発売https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056546https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056546Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Qubena, an educational e-portal and AI-based learning material, officially adopted in Shodoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture—introduced at all 5 municipal elementary and junior high schools, with about 700 students using ithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056545https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056545Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES For recruitment teams at staffing agencies: How can you maximize registrations? 3 key points for improving conversion rates without relying solely on applicationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056544https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056544Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Lenovo announces “ThinkEdge SE50a Gen 1,” an all-in-one industrial edge PC with a fanless design, supporting edge operations in a wide range of workplaceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056543https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056543Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 千株式会社, used by more than 40,000 companies on Wantedly, nominated for “BEST TEAM NOMINATION 100” at the “Wantedly Awards 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056542https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056542Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Team-building activity “HADO” expands support for large-scale corporate eventshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056541https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056541Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [A breakfast buffet packed with autumn flavors to delight the whole family] コンフォートスイーツ東京ベイ to offer 17 limited-time menu items featuring sweet potatoes, pumpkin, autumn fish and more from Tuesday, Sept. 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056540https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056540Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Launch of sales of mineo’s new devices, “arrows Alpha2” and “moto g37j”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056539https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056539Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES エフ・ディ・シィ・プロダクツ, operator of the 4℃ブランド, adopts “Repro Mail” to deepen 1-to-1 email communicationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056538https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056538Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Put kintone data to work for marketing with ease. Synergy! releases “Customer Data Integration,” enabling automatic integration with kintonehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056537https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056537Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A source of ideas for independent research, too! Learn about Japan’s geography, culture and history through trivia in the latest installment of the popular series, “The More You Know, the More You Love Japan: Its Secrets”—on sale nowhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056536https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056536Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Deodorizes even socks left balled up! The アリエール liquid detergent series gets a complete makeover. New deodorizing technology suppresses odors and prevents dirt from redepositing!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056535https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056535Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【休日いぬ部×箱根リトリート före & villa 1/f 特別企画】1日1組限定の客室で過ごせる、愛犬との無料宿泊キャンペーンを開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056534https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056534Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES <Wonjungyo> Prep your skin before makeup and replenish moisture. A large-size version of the moisturizing cream that helps makeup go on smoothly arrives for a limited time!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056533https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056533Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES エクスペディア offers free LINE stickers featuring Rilakkuma for a limited timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056532https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056532Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A new product joins the highly satisfying dorayaki series, with anko making up at least half of the total weight! “3-piece pack: Black Syrup Kinako Dorayaki with Plenty of Anko” launches Monday, Aug. 24https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056531https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056531Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES GREEN FUNDINGにて支援総額7,000万円を突破 「デロンギ リヴェリア 全自動コーヒーマシン ミルクモデル（オニキスブラック）」と日本限定スペシャルティコーヒー豆の特別セットhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056530https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056530Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES コールマン、日本創業50周年記念アイテム「50 リミテッド」シリーズの第2弾を発売https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056529https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056529Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Official 2026/27 season uniform for Portugal’s UD Oliveirense goes on sale in Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056528https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p2.html#n2056528Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES