AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-19 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 4 of 11https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 909 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 135 items from 6 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Vacation rental seminar | For employees considering starting a vacation rental or earning side income: Go beyond “starting from scratch”—learn about “revenue-generating vacation rental M&A,” buying an operating rental business. Held August 22 (Saturday) at 13:30https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080844https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080844Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:55:00 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【First-ever permanent store!】“岡田謹製茶織屋” set to open at 東京ギフトパレット in early October 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080845https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080845Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:53:57 +0900JapanPR TIMES Hanes for BIOTOP (WOMEN) 26AWhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080846https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080846Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:50:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES ラリック is holding a pop-up store on the 5th floor of the main building at 伊勢丹 Shinjuku. The latest lighting collection for fall/winter 2026, “Alizé,” will be available for advance purchase.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080848https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080848Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES X campaigns in the telecommunications and IT industries outperform other sectors with a median of 25,359 reposts, and more than 60% of prizes are points-basedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080847Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES AppHarbr publishes guidelines for addressing age-inappropriate ads in children’s apps, explaining the importance of real-time ad quality managementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080637Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:43:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES A Halloween celebration featuring the Japanese fantasy “Night Parade of One Hundred Demons” and 26 creators. nene_hope_heart launches 2 major Halloween series for 2026 simultaneouslyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080638Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:41:42 +0900JapanPR TIMES A dedicated web page has been launched, making it easy to create a stylish custom shopping bag, even for beginners!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080639Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES GARAGE MACHIDA境川店, a coworking space with an attached café in the Machida-Sagamihara area, celebrates its 1st anniversary! The attached day service center for children with severe disabilities, きっずがれーじ, also marks its 1st anniversary, with a commemorative campaignhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080640Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:39:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Media coverage] Industrial nursing division featured in the August issue of the nursing management journal Nursing BUSINESShttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080641Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:38:44 +0900JapanPR TIMES “AI education that doesn’t let children use AI”: Aura puts inquiry-based AI creative education into practice at 日本橋三越本店https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080642Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:38:35 +0900JapanPR TIMES “I want my child to wash them by themselves”—in response to such requests, the dedicated indoor shoe detergent “SHOES CARE UWABAKI CLEAN” is now available for general salehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080643https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080643Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:34:46 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Nihon Kajitsu] High-fruit-content liqueur “陽と月 小笠原パッションフルーツ” wins silver at the global spirits competition インターナショナル・スピリッツ・チャレンジ2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080644Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:33:25 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Taiwan market analysis] Gods, pets, and even the military!? New report reveals the secrets of local marketing, drawing lessons from Taiwanese professional baseball’s “rule-breaking theme days”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080645Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:33:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES システムファイブ begins taking orders for the Harlowe Max Spectra Series of portable lights with high color accuracyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080646Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES A ¥350,000 difference in appraisals for the same 4 precious-metal items: a look at actual purchase prices revealed by undercover surveys lasting as little as 5 minutes and as long as 90 minuteshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080684https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080684Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Natural wine specialist Wine Shop Salut Bibliothèque, which has operated an online shop for about 6 years and has a physical store in Nagoya, expands its selection of about 3,000 varieties and 10,000 bottleshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080683https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080683Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社ポジドリ launches Kijika, an AI-powered interview article production service, co-developed with 株式会社Kikuvi.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080682https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080682Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Launch of an identity verification solution for financial institutions in response to the 2027 amendment to the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceedshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080681https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080681Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 渋谷区立代々木中学校「別校祭」に AI 生成映像『永遠の卒業』を8/29に限定公開～実写素材を含め、約９割のカットに AI 処理https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080680Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Tangiblee offers high-precision virtual try-on that recreates realistic appearances across the entire cataloghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080679Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Nesect’s 3 HYGGE products triple-win the Grand Prize and Excellence Awards at the Disaster Preparedness Goods Awards 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080678Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【AIBS all-in-one AI language service “KORREPET”】Post-editing feature added—AI translation, AI error checking and human corrections, all carried out on one screen with full use of AIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080677Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES An experiential tour connecting disappearing “wooden baskets” to the futurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080676Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【名古屋栄三越】秋のリニューアル～４フロアに個性豊かなショップが登場！秋もNEW・リフレッシュオープンが続々～https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080675Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Learning design for modern society】Kuwasawa Design School to launch a new Experience Design major in April 2027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080674Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The 2nd release of Nagoya venue-exclusive products (8 items) is here! PEACH-PIT 25th Anniversary Special Exhibition, Nagoya venue, transcending publisher boundarieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080673https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080673Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Paper published on efficacy evaluation results for a canine dilated cardiomyopathy modelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080672https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080672Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Scientifically manage “anger” in the workplace: new corporate training to learn harassment prevention through a “game.” The “Anger × Anchor” board game, developed by an MBA, a medical doctor and an engineering doctorate holder and linked to an autonomic nervous system measurement app, is herehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080671Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “SUPER LOCAL 高知家 どっぷり市場 〜高知の日常に、どっぷり染まろう〜” is coming, guided by local Kochi talent Keisuke Shibata (Shibacchi), who is also active as a TV reporter and MC!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080670Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 品川美容外科・品川スキンクリニック to launch “Korean-style fat-dissolving injections,” designed with pain and swelling in mindhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080669Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Map of companies related to the national “AIロボティクス戦略” strategy released - 株式会社Listerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080668https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080668Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 住友商事のCVCが、サプライチェーンリスク管理クラウド「Resilire（レジリア）」を提供する株式会社Resilire へ出資https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080667https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080667Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES AI hearing agent Kikuvi expands into content production. Adopted as the hearing platform for 株式会社ポジドリ’s interview article production service “Kijika”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080666https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080666Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【都内8店舗目】格安板金の池内自動車、江戸川店に続く城東エリア2号店「葛飾店」を2026年8月21日(金)にグランドオープン！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080665https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080665Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Support for recovery and reconstruction in areas affected by the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080664https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080664Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES All-in-one platform for restaurants “Respo” begins integration with “ぴかいちナビ,” a management system for the food service industryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080663https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080663Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES As corporate PC prices rise, only 21.7% will “increase their budget”—more opted to delay purchases and upgrades, at 39.7%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080662https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080662Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The key to beautiful skin is “skin redness”! Survey finds that “skin redness” affects perceptions of beautiful skin more than spots and wrinkleshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080661Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The long-awaited collaboration product with レノファ山口FC is also here!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080660Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Survey Release] 76% say hiring is difficult — A survey of 300 managers at telephone sales organizations reveals the realities of turnover and training: “Staff don’t stay even after we hire them”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080659Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Survey on Seniors’ Attitudes] Should health care messaging start with “an explanation of the mechanisms behind health problems”? Strategies for turning seniors into customers, based on a survey of 2,079 peoplehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080658https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080658Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [On-sale preview and fair at 蔦屋書店 in Daikanyama] Japan’s first visual book devoted to anime T-shirts that have captivated the world, “Vintage Anime T-Shirt Catalog”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080657https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080657Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES When your dog or cat needs medical attention, do you go straight to the animal hospital? Survey examines owners’ decisions and the burden of vet visits; conducted by PS保険 provider ペットメディカルサポート株式会社https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080656https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080656Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES X algorithm guide fully updated for the August 2026 edition [キャンつく]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080655https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080655Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Bicycle Insurance Popularity Rankings] August 2026 edition announced! | Bicycle Insurance STATIONhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080654https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080654Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES What will you have after a hot spring soak? Enjoy draft beer in your room or an autumn-only cocktail at a hotel in Kaike Onsen, Tottori | 皆生風雅https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080653https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080653Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Enjoy the morning in Oku-Nikko as summer gives way to autumn: 休暇村日光湯元 launches “Oku-Nikko Morning Walks” on September 1 (Tuesday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080652https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080652Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Held Sept. 10 (Thursday)] いえらぶGROUP to sponsor and exhibit at the “Real Estate Future Forum 2026” | いえらぶGROUPhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080651Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “AEON Sukusuku Lab,” supporting local families with young children, to be held at Chikyu no Niwa Makuhari Shintoshin Store on August 26 (Wednesday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080650https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080650Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Prizes from the anime “Hetalia World★Stars” arrive at モーリーファンタジー and PALO starting August 21 (Friday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080649Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Reservations for new Reiwa 8 rice open August 19 (Wednesday)! Rice from producers working to reduce CO2 emissions through biocharhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080648https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080648Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 〈メゾン ド クレドローブ〉, the genuine leather bag brand from Element Rule offering “accessible quality,” to hold its first pop-up, with limited-edition items also going on salehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080647Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 23 leading companies from across Japan join forces to ask, “What will be the standard for homes in 2050?” Joint press conference to be held on August 26https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080508https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080508Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:28:59 +0900JapanPR TIMES Graphite thermal-storage boiler “G-TES” achieves about 6 months of continuous operation under real-world conditions — first domestic heat supply using graphite thermal storage, with zero supply interruptions due to problemshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080509https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080509Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:27:07 +0900JapanPR TIMES Orders now open for a range of products featuring newly drawn “Journey” artwork from the TV anime “Ace of the Diamond actⅡ -Second Season-”!! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandisehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080510https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080510Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:25:58 +0900JapanPR TIMES ALLYNAV AG/JAPAN to add マゼックス aircraft to its domestic lineup for nationwide saleshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080511https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080511Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:23:17 +0900JapanPR TIMES Recognized for the 4th consecutive year as an “Excellent Initiative Certified Operator” under the ESG Leasing Promotion Program for Building a Carbon-Neutral Societyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080512https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080512Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:21:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Celebrating the release of Volume 1 of ムサヲ’s new serialized manga “Ririm Holic”! All 12 episodes of the TV anime “Love and Lies” are now streaming to great acclaim for a limited time on YouTube’s “Full☆Anime TV,” starting 8/19 (Wed.)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080513https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080513Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:20:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES Ehime Shimbun’s 150th anniversary project, “Tomorrow’s Health Club,” launches September 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080514https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080514Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:20:07 +0900JapanPR TIMES Corporate sponsors support university students! “100-yen cafeteria” project serves about 25,000 meals at universities nationwidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080521Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES シャンパーニュ ポメリーよりガストロノミー向け新商品「アパナージュ 1874 ロゼ」誕生 2026年9月1日発売https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080520https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080520Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Free event] One of Japan’s largest maternity and family events, “Little Mama Festa Osaka 2026Aug.,” to be held in Osaka on August 29 (Sat.) and 30 (Sun.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080519Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Movie “Water Guardians” opens August 21. A super-youthful summer movie about young people giving their all to become lifeguards!! The Japan Lifesaving Association and active lifeguards are also providing full cooperation!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080518https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080518Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES An “edible sapphire” for those born in September. Fukuoka-born “Birthstone Tart” on sale in limited quantities starting August 21https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080517https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080517Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Held September 24 from 19:00] Networking event exclusively for women business owners at Shibuya’s KOBUSHI BEER. A new business community supporting women’s success!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080516https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080516Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Cat-shaped scone × sweet potato] ねこねこ’s scones, with over 170,000 shipped to date, debut in an autumn flavor made with Anno sweet potatoes! New release: “Delicious Meow Scone: Tuxedo Sweet Potato” with a two-tone cat patternhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080515https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080515Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Expanding the service scope of an online auction platform packagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080522https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080522Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:16:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES デサント launches the “AXIS THEORY Short-Sleeve Polo Shirt,” developed through swing analysis of golfer ザンダー・シャウフェレhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080523https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080523Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:15:31 +0900JapanPR TIMES Invests in the seed round of UnlimiTech, provider of the “DataFlow AI” AI workflow platform for manufacturinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080287https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080287Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:13:55 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sensors from Neat, a Nordic video conferencing device, reveal the reality of “ghost bookings” in Sansan’s officeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080288https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080288Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:13:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【露出が増える季節の身だしなみに】1台で全身＆VIOケアが完結するbelleskin「3in1全身用ボディシェーバー」が新登場！選べるおしゃれな3色展開https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080289https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080289Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:13:51 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【阪急うめだ本店】阪急初登場のかき氷も！素材にこだわった一杯が集結する「本日、かき氷日和」を8月26日より開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080290https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080290Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:12:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES 山形県商工会女性部連合会主催「令和8年度 トップセミナー」を開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080291https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080291Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:12:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES ＜プラダ ビューティ＞New fragrance “Prada Paradoxe Sweet Chemistry Eau de Parfum”: A delicious chemical reaction. A new floral fragrance that redefines sophisticated “sweetness.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080292https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080292Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:12:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES Celebrating the 35th anniversary of 『ぷよぷよ』! CLASSICS the Small Luxury launches its first 『ぷよぷよ』 collaboration handkerchiefhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080293https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080293Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:12:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES Compact, palm-sized design for space-saving installation. PoE＋-compatible Layer 2 unmanaged switch for businesses launches in mid-Septemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080294https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080294Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:43 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Supporting DX in temperature and humidity management] Buffalo confirms compatibility between its business Wi-Fi access points and T&D data loggers “Ondotori”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080295https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080295Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES [学校法人立志舎] Special screening of the theatrical anime “ひゃくえむ。” and “Special Project: Experience Animation Through Rotoscoping,” featuring director Kenji Iwaisawa, announced.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080296https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080296Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Distill garden herbs at home] Introducing SOMA, a home plant distiller that brings plant distillation within easy reachhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080335Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Bringing kunafa to Japan as a new kind of gift. Jimbocho specialty shop BALPAL TOKYO steps up its “choose and take home” kunafa offeringshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080334https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080334Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Preserving the culture of the nearly forgotten “hand knitting machine” for the future. Shizuoka-based Shimada knitwear brand AND WOOL marks its 10th anniversary with limited-edition yarn and a commemorative campaignhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080333https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080333Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES New fabric lights inspired by “In Praise of Shadows” to be unveiled at “Tokyo Gift Show Autumn 2026.” A consultation desk on lighting design will be available at the venue.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080332https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080332Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Launch of the “Suparanku” certified partner programhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080331https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080331Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES おもてなしの心が出会う、特別な一杯。AMAZING COFFEE×インターコンチネンタル横浜Pier 8によるコラボレーション「アフタヌーンコーヒー」を9月3日より提供開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080330https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080330Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A spritz of ukiyo-e. JAPON!SM Room Spray, bringing Japanese fragrance into your space, launches in 6 varieties.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080329https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080329Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 東京大学・松尾研究室発AIスタートアップ「パンハウス」と戦略コンサルティングファームZeNo Consultingが協業、企業の生成AI戦略から実装までを一気通貫で支援https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080328https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080328Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Crowdfunding for a TCG × board game created with 59 creators begins August 22https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080327https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080327Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [埼玉県吉川市]2026年は【音でつなぐ、恩送り】をテーマに掲げ、皆様からいただいた大切な想いを最高のステージへ！今年で14年目を迎える 「吉川ジャズナイト2026」９月５日（土）開催！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080326https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080326Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Part 1] A library transformed by one comment from a user—Small improvements that began with just one comment | 株式会社ソフテックhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080325https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080325Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Unusual move into apparel] Stationery brand “＋teacher” unveils “CANVAS,” an innovative clothing line that turns adults’ backs into a learning opportunity. Expanding the definition of stationery and creating an experience of “wearing what you learn”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080324https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080324Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Could “the network” be why factory DX is stalled? Launch of “All-in-One Factory Network” to support manufacturing siteshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080323https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080323Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Mist-dispensed supplement “IN MIST” now available at select PLAZA storeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080322https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080322Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社中央プロパティー joins the 関西SDGsプラットフォームhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080321https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080321Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Dustbin brand “SOLOW” to exhibit at “LIFE×DESIGN 20”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080320https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080320Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Won the “Outstanding Project Award” from 京都大学環境衛生工学研究会 for fiscal year Reiwa 8https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080319https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080319Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【独自調査】全体の約2割が野生のリスを目撃！外来種「タイワンリス」がもたらす被害https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080318https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080318Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Hosted by 広島ホームテレビ] Children become “shop assistants of the future” at the “Hiroshima Kids Job Exploration Team” event held at BASIC AND ACCENT Hiroshima storehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080317https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080317Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Surpassed 4 million yen on launch day] Not a backpack, but it can carry an iPad and PC. Lightweight, water-repellent mid-sized bag for one-handed use, “QUICK PACK 11s & 14s,” now available for presale on Makuakehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080316https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080316Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES AuB president Keita Suzuki, a conditioning expert: His book on conditioning from the gut, “A First-Class Man Has a Strong Gut,” will go on sale nationwide at bookstores and online bookstores starting September 29 (Tuesday). Reservations now open!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080315https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-09/index-en-p4.html#n2080315Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES