AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-18 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 2 of 6https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 343 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 248 items from 7 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en 「もう、美容医療で泣く人を生まない」。脂肪吸引・豊胸の“最後の砦” THE CLINIC 初のCXO（チーフ顧客体験責任者）に、Rちゃんが就任。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058608https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058608Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:39:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES Exhibition “The Unnameable: A Cross Section of Contemporary Korean Photography,” featuring 7 emerging Korean photographers, to be held August 28 (Fri)–September 6 (Sun) at Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058609https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058609Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:36:52 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Earn a national qualification in 1 night and 2 days】A 91.6% pass rate and more than 3,000 students! “Drone Campus,” a residential drone training schoolhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058610https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058610Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:35:49 +0900JapanPR TIMES HASAMI PORCELAIN launches new “Round Glass Cup”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058611https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058611Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:33:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES 2 days to stir thought and sensibility. “Kobe Calling 2026” to be held Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at KIITO in Kobe!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058612https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058612Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:32:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES An event hosted by THE GOODLAND MARKET! The 4th “LOVE TO SEE YOU” event is coming!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058613https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058613Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:32:15 +0900JapanPR TIMES マリオット・バケーション・クラブ grand-opens Japan’s largest “Ebisu Sales Gallery”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058614https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058614Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:30:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES Kenshi Sugitani stunned by Sho Nakata’s talent: “It made me feel ridiculous playing baseball.” He reveals how he lost sight of himself amid comments from those around him like “That guy is annoying,” and shares the words from Manager Kuriyama that rescued him from despair…https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058615https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058615Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:30:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES 東京証券取引所 スタンダード市場への上場承認に関するお知らせhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058616https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058616Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:30:06 +0900JapanPR TIMES Notice of webinar: “Google Tag Gateway (GTG) and Server-Side GTM (sGTM): Basics and Best Practices” | 株式会社イー・エージェンシーhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058586https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058586Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Deadline: Tuesday, September 15】Call for research and development groups for “AI Monitoring Systems for the Maintenance of River Mechanical Equipment (Drainage Pump Stations)”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058585https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058585Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【2026年8月】フリーランス案件の単価における市場動向【フリーランスボード】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058584https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058584Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Alue, a provider of human resource development and employee training, launches “マネヨム,” a free diagnostic service that analyzes management development challenges through organizational structure — identifies “invisible conflicts of interest” through a 28-question assessment and recommends 3 priority development themeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058583https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058583Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ぐるなびのネットワークを活かし、全国の飲食店約300店舗で展開 インターネット専用くじ「クイックワン」全国の飲食店でプロモーションを開催中！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058582https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058582Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [TAC Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant] Pass the first- and second-stage exams next year! A strategy seminar for first-stage exam takers aiming to pass the first- and second-stage exams, to be held at TAC Shinjuku School on Saturday, Aug. 29https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058587https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058587Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:29:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES [On sale August 28] “Disaster Administration,” a collection of proposals to the Disaster Management Agency from 9 disaster preparedness professionals in disaster-prone Japan, goes on sale!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058588https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058588Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:24:24 +0900JapanPR TIMES Bring the cathode-ray tube TV of yesteryear to the palm of your hand. The ultra-mini Android TV “CaloR C1” arrives on Makuake at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 20. Sign up now for up to 40% off! A 1,500-yen-off coupon is also available!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058589https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058589Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:24:22 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Supporting preparations to start a business while raising children by providing childcare and office space.” The childcare-equipped shared office マフィス北参道 will launch its “Startup Working Parents Support Plan” on August 15https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058590https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058590Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:24:20 +0900JapanPR TIMES We will work on developing fiber-optic monitoring technology for offshore wind turbine mooring systemshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058591https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058591Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:22:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES エスエスケイがスポーツ業界の発展を目指し、アクティブ アンド カンパニーと業務提携！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058592Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:21:46 +0900JapanPR TIMES Full-length footage of 3 “TWICE” live performances to be shown on the large screen at Yunika Vision in front of Seibu-Shinjuku Stationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058593https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058593Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:20:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Notice of a partnership agreement for the 2026-27 season with 株式会社 サンゲツ 北関東支社https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058532https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058532Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:12:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES Summer memories made with family. Discover the charms of the Mochimune area, a port town where the sea, food and relaxation meet—a seaside oasis close to the city. Enjoy “Mochimune time” at your family’s own pacehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058533https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058533Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:10:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Now on] 株式会社Oshicoco collaborates with 梅田スカイビル and the Floating Garden Observatory: “Nuitemiya ～Summer～” brings a summer-themed photo spot for fanshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058535https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058535Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Food media outlet “Nadia” publishes a column featuring summer vacation independent research recipes!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058534https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058534Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “White Akadama Punch Can” launches for a limited timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058536https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058536Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:08:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Fruit-forward chu-hi” “－１９６(イチキューロク)〈キウイ〉” launches for a limited timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058537https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058537Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:07:38 +0900JapanPR TIMES Announcement of an “Supreme Class” experience event on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058538https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058538Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:07:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Fruit Torys Can <La France Highball>” launches for a limited timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058539https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058539Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Dior] Unveils new visuals for the “My Dior” collectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058540https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058540Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:06:17 +0900JapanPR TIMES “ティーチャーズ Highball Can” launches for a limited timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058541https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058541Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:06:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES Announcement of the start of a pilot project examining connections between train stations and autonomous taxis: testing a new ride-matching method for the autonomous driving erahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058542https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058542Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:04:57 +0900JapanPR TIMES [ON TOKYO SHOWROOM] Earns B Corporation certification as a fashion showroom and distributorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058543https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058543Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:04:20 +0900JapanPR TIMES Signs business partnership agreement with ジャパンM&Aソリューション株式会社 to support business succession and M&A in the disability welfare sectorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058544https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058544Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:04:15 +0900JapanPR TIMES 荒井商事 sponsors the “Hiratsuka Tournament 荒井商事 Cup,” Sept. 10–13https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058545https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058545Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:44 +0900JapanPR TIMES TOPPAN collaborates with アイドルマスター シンデレラガールズ at TOPPA!!! BASE AKIBA, a shop showcasing the new appeal of contenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058546https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058546Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:03:22 +0900JapanPR TIMES Putting customers in control of game server load balancing — New feature lets users move to a more comfortable server with one click【BESTNET-GSERVER】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058547https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058547Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:01:44 +0900JapanPR TIMES エルマーケ launches LINE Marketing Academy, teaching LINE setup and management skills to help users generate revenuehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058548https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058548Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:32 +0900JapanPR TIMES Launch of the system product “Explosion-Proof Network Camera with Edge AI”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058549https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058549Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES Announcement of an “Supreme Class” experience event on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058550https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058550Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES ブロックチェーン推進協会（BCCC） launches an individual membership program!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058551https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058551Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES Wins bid for UN agency IOM’s school fuel conversion project (Jibu Gas One Limited)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058571https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058571Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES AtHeart to premiere “3+4!,” a multi-format drama tied to new song “3! 4!,” globally in September!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058570https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058570Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Newly launches ENEN FOR BUSINESS, a dedicated service website for businesseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058569https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058569Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “The MEAD Collection 2026,” offering a chance to enjoy 3 uniquely characterful meads at once, goes on general sale from Friday, August 21!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058568https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058568Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 6 brewing grape varieties jointly developed by Oita Prefecture and Sanwa Shurui registered as varietieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058567https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058567Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES AUMOVIO focuses on technologies supporting efficiency, software-defined vehicles, electrification and autonomous drivinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058566https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058566Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【30日間無料お試しキャンペーン実施中】 医療・介護向け職員ポータル「ラクパス for Hospital」のサービスを開始 連絡漏れやヒヤリハット報告の不備などの課題を解決https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058565https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058565Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【全国平均の2倍超・採択率53.1％】エフアンドエム、「中小企業成長加速化補助金」第2次公募で支援64件・採択34件を達成https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058564https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058564Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Goodbye suits! More than 4割 of real estate sales staff opt for polo shirts and slacks in summerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058563https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058563Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Notice of execution of a share transfer agreement for 株式会社ストラソルアーキテクト and a basic agreement on collaboration with the companyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058562https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058562Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Conference on Friday, 8/28】Edge AI moves from PoC to implementation — “Edge AI Day Tokyo Japan 2026” offers a look at the present and future of industrial Edge AIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058561https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058561Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Signs supplier agreement with women’s handball team アランマーレ富山https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058560https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058560Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Jackery and 北海道美幌町 have signed a comprehensive partnership agreementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058559https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058559Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Popular Pet Insurance Rankings】August 2026 edition announced! | ペット保険STATIONhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058558https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058558Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ツキナミ、FRESH CHARM、STARNOTEら全11組集結。「BEEEEM FES Vol.10」が9月15日（火）、白金高輪SELENE b2で開催決定！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058557https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058557Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Misato Natsume’s summer vacation: 2 new swimsuit-and-tan figure versions! Reservations open today, Tuesday, August 18, at the Bfull online shop!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058556https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058556Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The share saying they are “not prepared” for disasters at home remains unchanged from last year at 74%; 7割 feel evacuation drills are necessary, but participation remains lowhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058555https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058555Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 夏休みの“親の悩み”、子どものゲーム・スマホ利用時間が「増えた」家庭は31.0%。宿題・自由研究の困りごと1位は「子どものやる気が続かない」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058554https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058554Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES もしもの不動産の現金化、専門買取サービスへの期待1位は「適正な価格での買取」。「周囲に知られず迅速に買い取るサービス」に約67%が"安心感を得られる"と回答https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058553https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058553Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【キャンドゥ】ダークでユニークな悪者「ディズニーヴィランズ」シリーズが初登場！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058552https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058552Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ORICO announces a 4-in-1 pro card reader compatible with CFexpress Type A/B, SD and TF. Features include speeds of up to 1500MB/s, a Thunderbolt chip and Ice-Skin cooling.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058461https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058461Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:56:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Osaka Prefecture] "100万人のクラシックライブ" to be held at ねやがわ成美の森こども園 on August 27https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058462https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058462Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:55:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Aichi FG × Nagoya Railroad] Regional art contest themed on "number one"https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058463https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058463Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Wind-powered off-site corporate PPA introduced at 14 Tohoku locations of the ニチレイグループhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058464https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058464Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:46:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES [M·A·C] Smoky sepia shades with a quiet presence arrive in a limited-quantity fall collectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058465https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058465Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:45:22 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Chiba heavy rain support] Narita Airport parking facility "SUPER PARKING (Airport Pickup and Drop-off Location)" opens a temporary storage area free of charge for flooded and inoperable vehicles, supporting efforts to prevent secondary damage and facilitate roadside assistancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058466https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058466Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:45:20 +0900JapanPR TIMES MRT Group's medical talent platform in Vietnam sees steady growthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058349Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:43:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES ブルージーペッパーズ Lecture Concert: The History of Jazz Explored Through Big Bandhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058350Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:42:15 +0900JapanPR TIMES リロクラブ launches "Lifenet Life Club Off," a benefits service for policyholders of Lifenet Life Insurance—creating a new customer experience that connects "coverage" and "everyday life" through integration with the policyholder-only account pagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058351Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0900JapanPR TIMES Corporate value collateral rights expand to 25 cases across 13 prefectures in the 2 months since the system launchedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058352Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:40:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES [SMYTHSON] Introducing the new <The Harlequin Capsule> collectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058354Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [New dining concept] A new dining experience featuring a robata grill at every table. "炉端会席 KAKU 品川" grand opens on August 26, 2026 (Wednesday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058353https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058353Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ORICO announces a 2-in-1 hub combining a USB-C dock and M.2 SSD. Features include 10-in-1 connectivity, up to 8TB, dual 4K support, PD 100W and powerful cooling.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058355Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:39:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【タケノコ歯科・矯正歯科クリニック】8 graduates of the TC Master College Regular Coursehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058356Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:36:48 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Yokohama/Omiya】A blissful bear-themed autumn afternoon tea featuring muscat grapes, chestnuts, fragrant pears and cassishttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058357Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:35:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【1 month until Respect for the Aged Day】Grandchildren hear about their grandparents’ lives. The “Respect for the Aged Day Children’s Essay & Panel Contest” closes for entries on September 3, in the summer 81 years after the warhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058358Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:33:36 +0900JapanPR TIMES Fixed-price contract development of smartphone apps for 800,000 yen across the board. Launch of AntLaunch, which supports both iOS and Android and includes store submissionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058359Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:33:29 +0900JapanPR TIMES Promotional platform Performance Media Network begins partnership with Excrea’s in-store purchase sampling service “テンタメ”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058360Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:32:17 +0900JapanPR TIMES Let AI read your materials without sending them outside your company. Launch of Anthole, a fully local knowledge apphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058361Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:31:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES Next stop: Puerto Rico! Children selected from across Japan compete at the “WRO 2026 Japan Final,” to be held in Tokyo on August 22 and 23 (Saturday and Sunday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058362Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:34 +0900JapanPR TIMES Special exhibition “Ceramic Resonance,” bringing together the ceramic artistry of 15 artists from across Japan, opens at 備前市美術館 on Saturday, October 10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058363Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【CHEFLINK Operations Partner Case Study Interview: “DANZERO”】Matched with multiple candidates in 1 month, supporting recruitment of chef candidates for full-time positionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058364Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES 4 sake breweries, wineries and breweries in Ogawa Town, Saitama Prefecture, gather in one place! “2026 Ogawa Town Local Sake Festival” to be held on September 12https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058393https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058393Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “ゆきのみず,” a natural mineral water from Hokkaido, selected as the “water” for HTB Hokkaido Television’s popular show “How Do You Like Wednesday?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058392https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058392Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES FRT and GRCS jointly launch an “AI-powered automated assessment service” to support compliance with the SCS assessment system.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058391https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058391Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Asuiku launches the “100 Exciting Jobs Project” to broaden children’s future choices through “experience-based temporary childcare” in partnership with companies and local governmentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058390https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058390Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Announcement of continued media partnership with PR TIMES for the 2026–27 seasonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058389https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058389Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES rakumo and AvePoint Japan begin sales partnership to promote cloud adoption and strengthen governancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058388https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058388Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A research paper on cryptography by researchers at ZenmuTech has been accepted for publication in IACR Communications in Cryptology.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058387https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058387Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES AvePoint Japan and rakumo launch sales partnership to promote cloud adoption and strengthen governance.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058386https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058386Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES FRT株式会社 and a partner launch an AI-powered automated assessment service to help companies visualize the status of their security measures.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058385https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058385Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The purchase-results-linked platform PMN launches a partnership with the in-store purchase sampling service テンタメ.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058384https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058384Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Survey on the state of back-office work, handled by 1 in 6 workers: 87.2% feel that work is at risk of becoming dependent on specific individuals. 75.0% say the absence of a person in charge affects business operations, including through delays in customer service.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058383https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058383Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES NRI Secure reorganizes its Secure Eggs training courses and launches Secure Wings, a training course specializing in practical application.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058382https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058382Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ウルテク expands the number of intent keywords available to users to 10 times the previous level.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058381https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058381Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ABEJA, as an early adopter, obtains the C Certification, an AI governance third-party certification system established by JDLA.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058380https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058380Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Introduces Lifenet Life Club, a benefits information service for policyholders.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058379https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058379Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Promotional platform Performance Media Network begins partnership with Excrea’s in-store purchase sampling service “テンタメ”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058378https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058378Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES DetonatioN FocusMeと足利銀行、栃木県eスポーツ推進協議会へ参画https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058377https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260818-15/index-en-p2.html#n2058377Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES