AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-18 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 4 of 10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.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 Limited-edition T-shirts featuring “Toy Story” designs are here from AS KNOW AS plus ♪https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056148https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056148Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:55:22 +0900JapanPR TIMES “志目録,” an interview media outlet highlighting the aspirations of small and midsize business leaders in Hamamatsu and Shizuoka, officially launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056153https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056153Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Mie—Ise] The 32nd Kuru Fuku Maneki Neko Festival to be held at Okage Yokocho, featuring works by lucky cat artists from across Japan and events to bring good fortunehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056152https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056152Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The vertical short-form video asset service DeLMO has surpassed 200,000 video assets!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056151https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056151Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES フジオイル アジア streamlines product information management and cuts lead times by 10–15% with Centric PXMhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056150https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056150Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES X campaigns in the media sector had the lowest median repost count at 7,350, one-third that of other industrieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056149https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056149Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES For families who want to keep enjoying summer. O Park Ogose’s “Staggered Summer Vacation” is a great-value accommodation plan that includes free meals for children.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056154https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056154Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:48:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Courses eligible for the Education and Training Benefits System designated by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare] 3 BBT大学 certificate programs newly designated as “Specialized General Education and Training” courseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056155https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056155Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:47:56 +0900JapanPR TIMES Community support for earthquake damage caused by the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056156https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056156Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:46:46 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Event on Aug. 26 (Wed.)] Break free from salary competition! Learn the secrets of “purpose-driven hiring” that supported business expansion to 250 stores nationwide with a workforce that is 99% women!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056157https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056157Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:46:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES Logics, a core system specializing in the transport industry, obtains its second patenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056158https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056158Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:45:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES Can you hear earthquake and typhoon evacuation alerts? Experience “hearing in an emergency” in Nakamegurohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055988https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055988Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:43:49 +0900JapanPR TIMES Tackling the local “shortage of engineers” with a robot contest: ROX 2026 to be held September 4 (Fri.) and 5 (Sat.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055989https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055989Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:41:48 +0900JapanPR TIMES Saison Technology announces progress on sleep-tech adoption in conjunction with “Autumn Sleep Day” — sleep tests led 67.6% of participants to begin full-scale treatmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055991https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055991Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES metropolitana Money Seminar “Building assets without overdoing it, for the laid-back: How to protect and grow your money without panic amid rising prices” [Registration open]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055990https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055990Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES COHINA’s first-ever CONVERSE collaboration item is here!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055992https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055992Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:39:55 +0900JapanPR TIMES Expand 二 subsidy programs to support more familieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055993https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055993Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:39:45 +0900JapanPR TIMES ターキッシュ エアラインズ launches new service to Chengdu, Chinahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055994https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055994Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:37:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES South Korean lifestyle platform Ohouse significantly expands payment options! Shopping is now even smoother with support for 楽天ペイ, Apple Pay and メルペイhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055995https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055995Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:36:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES Event report: “Summer Gathering of Decision-Makers” held in Ariake on 7/29 | Approximately 300 decision-makers and business executives attended, drawing 3 times the advance capacityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055996https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055996Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:34:56 +0900JapanPR TIMES 4 cities and 6 universities in the Tama region join forces to support students’ desire to take on challenges; applications open for the “Tama Business Design Camp 2026” [Deadline: August 24 (Monday), 1 p.m.]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055997https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055997Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:34:31 +0900JapanPR TIMES “World Heritage Site Nijo Castle Yoga” eventhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055998https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055998Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:33:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Ticket shop J・market] Announces July 2026 rankings of ticket inquirieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2055999Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:52 +0900JapanPR TIMES Now accepting orders for TV anime Attack on Titan aurora acrylic stands, motif and dialogue dog tags, glitter can badges 2-piece set vol. 2, and more, at AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandisehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056000Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:48 +0900JapanPR TIMES A spectacular performance!! “台湾發祭 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056001https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056001Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES Long-established Japanese confectionery shop 亀屋万年堂, founded in 1938, adopts gourmet-focused influencer platform ユニット. Successfully attracts new younger customers with posts achieving an engagement rate of approximately 70%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056002https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056002Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sales role-play AI tool “amptalk coach” begins deployment for Nissan Motor’s nationwide dealershipshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056003https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056003Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:07 +0900JapanPR TIMES Launches “Gacha Regi,” an electronic cash register app available for 0 yen per monthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056046https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056046Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [REFOLMO Med] Co-hosted with GMO MakeShop | “Another source of revenue beyond the examination room.” E-commerce and merchandise sales options for clinicshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056045https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056045Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES MoverX to release beta version of “misemiru,” a web app for creating your own personal list of favorite restaurants, on August 18https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056044https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056044Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社フードフォース holds a “Short-Term Tea Studies Course” in Vietnam as part of joint research with 静岡県公立大学法人https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056043https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056043Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES セバスチャン, which drew attention in Shibuya for shaved ice “that looks just like cake,” opens Sebastian Labo, a dessert lab in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, with counter seating for 6 and reservations requiredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056042https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056042Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Making lighting for night construction easier to use. 明成車輌’s “MEISEI Portable Lighting” now available through major specialized trading company 株式会社YUASAhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056041https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056041Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【現・経済産業大臣 赤澤亮正 著】世界を揺るがした「トランプ関税」措置。日米交渉の舞台裏を、現役閣僚が自ら執筆！ 新刊『トランプ関税 交渉の記録』8月21日発売https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056040https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056040Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES MMO × mahjong! “Memento Online JAN,” where beginners and experienced players can play together, has reached 400% of its target on Makuake! Until August 30 (Sunday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056039https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056039Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Plarail Momotaro Dentetsu SL” to go on sale Nov. 21, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056038https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056038Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【ISS】Announces “Emergency Response Service (ERS)”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056037https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056037Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Seed raises starting monthly salaries for new graduates joining in 2027 or later by 20%, from 250,000 yen to 300,000 yenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056036https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056036Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The reality of plummeting lab-grown diamond prices and “virtually zero asset value”—the “no-brand natural diamond ring” is what people are choosing nowhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056035https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056035Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Tokyo Midtown】West Coast Brewing’s directly operated beer restaurant from Shizuoka opens in Roppongi! 16 craft beers and authentic American burgershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056034https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056034Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES アムール株式会社、8月31日にゾーホージャパンとAI検索時代の商談獲得をテーマとした無料ウェビナーを開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056033https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056033Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Hare Container, a seller of shipping containers, launches “AI Concierge,” allowing customers to consult via texthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056032https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056032Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Tokai Air launches its “Autumn Big Giveaway”! A total of 150 passengers flying either Niigata Airport–Chubu Centrair International Airport or Niigata Airport–Kobe Airport will be selected by lottery to receive 10,000 yen worth of QUO Card Pay!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056031https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056031Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 推される側が、推す側のアプリを作った――アーティスト・田口タツヤ、AIを使い1人で推し活アプリ「推シツジ」を開発https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056030Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES トーメンデバイスのチャリティウォークが盛況のうちに終了！バディチームへの寄付を実施https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056029Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “SUPER LOCAL Kochike Doppuri Market ~Immerse Yourself in Everyday Life in Kochi~” to be held Sept. 6 at OSAKA FOOD LABhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056028Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The first group of sponsors announced for “TechGALA Japan 2026: BEYOND,” a technology festival opening new possibilities for the future of the planet, bringing together more than 5,000 attendees from Japan and abroad!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056027Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Tickets on sale for “TechGALA 2026: BEYOND”; all judges and ambassadors for the speakers and “Grand Pitch 2026: BEYOND” pitch contest announced!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056026Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES International exchange event “Autumn Beach Party” to be held on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at Momochihama in Fukuoka City!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056025Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【From Japan】Next-generation AI identity verification e-learning service ONLINE FACE® wins both silver and bronze awards at the 23rd International Business Awards®!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056024https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056024Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Final report: Why did 1,500 people gather? The 2026 Catan Japan Championship was the largest ever, with 40% first-time participants for the 3rd consecutive year! And in 2027, the event aims to welcome 2,000 people.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056023https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056023Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 萩原株式会社 to exhibit at the 62nd JAPAN DIY HOMECENTER SHOW in 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056022https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056022Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A tough style on and off the pitch - Captain Cook × ヨーロピアンクリケット Special Edition -https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056021https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056021Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Get ready for autumn road trips】fcl launches a campaign with up to 50% off during the 5th Amazon Smile Salehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056020https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056020Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES STATION Ai to hold the final pitch event for the 9th cohort of its student entrepreneur development program “STAPS” on Oct. 4https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056019Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Next-generation leaders who move those around them” are developed through cross-border learning. LoanDeal and コードタクト to co-host a webinar on Aug. 31https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056018Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Instagram algorithm official mentions roundup fully updated for 2026 [キャンつく]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056017Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Survey on “making a move on someone you like”! 85.5% took action to win them over | Survey also examines traits of men and women likely to be seen as romantic prospects, as well as behaviors to avoid [survey by ハッピーメール]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056016Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Cloud ERP “ZAC” launches “ZAC MCP Server” to enable integration with AI agentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056015Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Fall-only “Festbier” now available; draft beer from マイセナー makes its Japan debuthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056014https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056014Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Shufoo!AI analysis] The number of flyers themed around “Disaster Preparedness Day” is increasing year by yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056013Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 海外から見た"日本の当たり前"を、次の一手に。 「令和8年度 八王子市グローバル視点を磨くセミナー」の参加者を募集しますhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056012https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056012Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Ehime・Matsuyama] 三福グループ installs “Clothing Collection Boxes” at 6 locations in Matsuyama Cityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056011https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056011Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sumikko Gurashi adorably shows off your name! “PONPA! Sumikko Gurashi ver.” name stamps let you keep your important belongings organized in a cute wayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056010https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056010Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 出羽三山が見守る田んぼで育った、特別な庄内産米 休暇村庄内羽黒では、地元農家より直接仕入れるこだわりの3種のブランド米を食べ比べで楽しめる会席「旬のきのこと山形牛の旬彩料理」を９月１日より提供https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056009https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-09/index-en-p4.html#n2056009Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES In an era when SEO alone won’t reach customers, attract customers by being “chosen by AI”! 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