AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-19 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 1 of 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 178 items from 4 sources; Japan, 117 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en ABEMA original romantic reality show series “今日、好きになりました。” to hold a one-day-only premium bus tour, the “KyoSuki” “Love Comes True Bus” tour!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088399Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Exhibitor Announcement] Aurora Mobile株式会社 to exhibit at “AI 博覧会 Summer 2026” — live demonstrations of GPTBots.ai, EngageLab and Modellix.aihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088400Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:39:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES Wakana Matsumoto makes a surprise appearance as narrator of an in-show documentary on ABEMA original drama “バカンスの法則”! Her affectionate, acerbic narration adds color to an up-close video featuring Ryo Katsumata as “Konta,” drawing a strong responsehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088401https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088401Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:33:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Kobe Maiko, hotel with spectacular views] A new hot-and-cold dessert, “Chou au Chocolat,” launches August 20 (Thursday), available exclusively during cafe hours!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088402https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088402Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES XLEDIA updates D180D luminous-flux maintenance rate information on product pagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088392https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088392Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:29:39 +0900JapanPR TIMES Actress Marina Ozawa appointed official ambassador for bonsai brand “JUME BONSAI”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088393https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088393Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:26:18 +0900JapanPR TIMES [TAC Civil Service] Overcome your struggles with “quantitative reasoning,” a subject that can determine whether you pass or fail! TAC’s online trial lecture to turn despair into hope takes place 8/26 (Wednesday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088394https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088394Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:20:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES CyberX JP changes its name to “Genelith Technologies” — becoming an AI infrastructure company that continually learns the “judgment” of manufacturing industry expertshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088384https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088384Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:12:56 +0900JapanPR TIMES [TAC Civil Service] Online event on August 27 (Thursday), 2026! “Your Instructor Speaks! Choosing a Course and the Strengths of TAC Students”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088385https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088385Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Selected 12 companies for the 3rd program by “Techstars,” a world-class global accelerator!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088386https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088386Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:03:24 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Those who weave the future make it sing.” At a milestone in 東京大学’s 150th anniversary. Charity event “Wrapping The Earth in 東京大学” to be held October 18 (Sunday) at Yasuda Auditoriumhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088388https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088388Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Online “Occupational Physician Fast-Track Training Course (6 sessions total)” to be held starting November 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088387https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088387Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “ASOBIEXPO 2026” closes after showcasing a diverse range of cultures; announces a 2nd consecutive year in Hawaii and a nationwide auditionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088320https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088320Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:55:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Management] How can you build an organization where people grow and results follow? Free seminar on 9/28 (Monday): “Nurturing the Future of Organizations Through Dialogue — Let’s Grow Our Teams and Organizations,” 9th sessionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088252https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088252Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Major update released for AI smart notebook “iFLYTEK AINOTE 2”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088178https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088178Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:28:58 +0900JapanPR TIMES Holds the 5th meeting of the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake Support Coordination Councilhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088179https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088179Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:25:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES [50% OFF on 楽天市場] “POCKAM P10” tablet featuring Android 16 and Gemini AI drops from 32,800 yen to 16,400 yen! Full set with keyboard at a limited-time pricehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088180https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088180Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:21:42 +0900JapanPR TIMES Rapper RUNE999, who drew attention for appearing in “ラヴ上等2,” steps up activity on a new stagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088106https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088106Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:13:25 +0900JapanPR TIMES Chatlock to strengthen its overseas business and domestic sales structure. | Hiring a full-time sales assistant in Chuo Ward, Tokyohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088107https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088107Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:12:45 +0900JapanPR TIMES SWEET STEADY releases new song “ちょーだいHAPPY！” by meiyo, creator of a hit viral trackhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088108Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:12:35 +0900JapanPR TIMES Toua’s new track “Haute Couture” from the 1st Digital Album is available for early streaming， a Toua-style runway anthem dedicated to everyone who keeps moving forward with confidence in their own stylehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088109https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088109Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:08:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES VML launches new joint training program for businesses； “Practical Autonomous Driving Development Course: Introductory Edition” to be held in Tokyo on October 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088110https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088110Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:03:45 +0900JapanPR TIMES Welcome the new autumn a little early。 “Poodle Visage Lumière Douce” to launch first at 髙島屋https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088111https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088111Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES REJECT streamer dtto. to release “dtto. Birthday Goods 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088112https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088112Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES Korean skincare brand “イズエンツリー(ISNTREE)” to hold limited-time POP UP event “イズエンツリー うるおいスタンド”！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088113https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088113Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES Visitor numbers at “Moving Ukiyo-e Exhibition HIROSHIMA”， produced by 一旗， surpass 20,000； commemorative ceremony held。 An immersive digital art museum where visitors can experience the world of ukiyo-e， which has attracted a cumulative total of more than 600,000 visitors worldwidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088114Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:07 +0900JapanPR TIMES Question letter submitted to the director of the Osaka City Public Health Center — regarding the consistency between documents the 厚生労働省 said it “does not possess” and 大阪市’s announcement about “puberulic acid”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088115Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:06 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【株式会社アシタへ】Starring 江守沙矢！ A teacher infiltrates the warped class society of an elite girls’ school and brings its vicious young ladies to justice！ BUMP produces new original series “The Lying Saints”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088128https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088128Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Taking on the dark side of 食べログ！？ The real reason Nagoya’s popular cafe “THE LAB NAGOYA” decided to introduce a paid “食べログ” plan despite expecting criticism， and its commitment to Nagoya’s famed gâteau au chocolat。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088127https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088127Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “KAZUKI HOSOKI LEGENDARY RAP TEES Vol.2，” featuring 細木数子， goes on presale from Friday， Aug. 21！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088126https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088126Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES OASIZ launches open recruitment for its screenwriter discovery and development project to support business expansion， starting Wednesday， August 19https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088125https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088125Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Starring 江守沙矢！ A teacher infiltrates the warped class society of an elite girls’ school and brings its vicious young ladies to justice！ BUMP’s new original series “The Lying Saints” begins exclusive streaming on Wednesday， August 19https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088124Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES b-monster、初の九州進出。「イオンモール福岡スタジオ」を2026年11月オープンhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088123Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES バッカス launches “Sour Folic Acid conocoto” folic acid supplementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088122Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES New merchandise based on the hit BL comic “Weather Forecast”， which has surpassed 30 million cumulative downloads， to be released！！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088121https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088121Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Visitor numbers surpass 20,000！ “Moving Ukiyo-e Exhibition HIROSHIMA” now underway to popular acclaimhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088120Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Distribution of the 2026-27 season opening posters beginshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088119https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088119Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【timelesz’s Daiki Shinozuka appears】Following the announcement that the film “Incinerator” will be released， Kaori Ekuni’s “すいかの匂い”， which contains the original story， is attracting attention！ Major reprint decided！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088118https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088118Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Shiho Kato wears a look of love on the cover of “CanCam”♡ The unexpected bonus！？ A collaboration notebook with “極上!!めちゃモテ委員長”！！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088117https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088117Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【For product development professionals】Team collaboration transformed by AI agents； free seminar on Saturday， 9/12： “A new way of working that connects product， UX， and development”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088116Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Chosen by clients who say， “I want to work with this person again。” Make listening your profession： the Active Listening Professional Training Course opens its 1st cohort on September 26， 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088034https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088034Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:56:56 +0900JapanPR TIMES TOKYO Toy Show 2026 press conference / Japan Toy Awards 2026 awards ceremony。 Toy trends for 2026 are “toys reflecting social trends” and “nostalgia toys”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088035https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088035Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:55:54 +0900JapanPR TIMES BtoBの値上げ、何％が正解？価格改定の決め方から顧客説明までをまとめた完全ガイドを無料公開https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088036https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088036Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:54:25 +0900JapanPR TIMES What should you check before adopting generative AI services? Free procurement, contract and data management checklisthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088037https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088037Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:53:34 +0900JapanPR TIMES Smartphone-focused full-scale online RPG Sword and Magic Logres: Goddess of Ancient Times <Rate-up event for the 2 limited-time weapons “Terawitch” and “Cradle”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088038https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088038Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:52:25 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Dior】Drew Starkey wears ディオール on the Today showhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088039https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088039Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:51:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES Tokai region’s largest outdoor Halloween entertainment event, “Hikari to Monogatari 2026,” to be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Nagara River in Gifuhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088040https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088040Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:48:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Savory and Spicy Garlic Fried Chicken,” with an irresistible punch of garlic flavor, returns to からあげ縁-YUKARI-!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088041https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2088041Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:45:51 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【HOORSENBUHS】HOORSENBUHS to hold a pop-up event at the men’s building, 1st-floor promotion space, 伊勢丹新宿店, starting Wednesday, Sept. 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087960https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087960Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:43:32 +0900JapanPR TIMES あずさ監査法人 signs partnership agreement with 京都市 on supporting the growth of Kyoto companies and other initiativeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087961https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087961Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:43:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Gel nail brand deumoon(ドゥムーン) launches its second collaboration with popular nail artist モリワキ ジュリナ. 4 colors arrive, blending sweetness with sophistication.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087962https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087962Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:38:43 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【韓丼】Signature menu item “Sacchan’s Kalbi Bowl” wins the Grand Prix in the Specialty category at the 102nd ジャパン・フード・セレクション!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087963https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087963Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:35:42 +0900JapanPR TIMES A fair featuring 『Kyūnbro』 (Akagi Wen and Murakumo Kagetsu) and 『THE BOOM』 (Hihachi Mana and Inami Rai), VTubers affiliated with にじさんじ, will be held at Animate stores nationwide starting Aug. 26.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087964https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087964Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:31:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES AtHeart releases the 2nd single, “3!4!,” from the TIME TRAVEL PROJECT today!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087938https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087938Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 日テレAI-HR to host a free webinar on developing “AI builders”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087937https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087937Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES OrcaRouter launches “OrcaRouter Open Source Program” to support open-source developershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087936https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087936Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The popular “Dubai chocolate mochi cookie” is now available through frozen vending machines! A new way to enjoy it easily across Japan!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087935Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【TAC警察官・消防官（消防士）】「合格者に聞く！東京消防庁の攻略法とは？」を8月24日（月）にオンラインで開催！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087934Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The Shinobi World War versions of Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha figures from NARUTO-ナルト- 疾風伝 are returning. Now available exclusively through select retailers, including あみあみ.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087933Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Architecture] What lies ahead for data centers surging forward on robust demand? Kawahara Hidehito’s Architecture Management Study Group vol.3 to be held on 9/11 (Friday)! (Hybrid format; free seminar and networking event)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087932Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [TOKYO Whisky Library] 10th anniversary of its opening! A single-cask M&H (Milk & Honey), aged in a pomegranate wine cask—a remarkably rare variety worldwide—will be released for a limited time on August 25 (Tuesday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087939https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087939Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:28:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES 水戸葵陵高等学校×monoDuki合同会社が挑む、水戸市を舞台に高校生が「失敗」から学ぶデジタル人材育成プロジェクト 〜オープンキャンパスで生徒自らが成果を発表〜https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087940https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087940Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:27:43 +0900JapanPR TIMES Just enter a URL for a 100-point assessment of AIO, SEO and trustworthiness in about 30 seconds: AIO Free Checker launched!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087941https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087941Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:25:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Harajuku, 8/29] crack株式会社 to hold solo exhibition crack philosophy ART gallery, tracing the journey of art brandinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087942https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087942Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:24:57 +0900JapanPR TIMES A limited-edition Respect for the Aged Day label arrives for sweet potato ice cream, which has sold more than 4,000 sets, offering a cool gift for the holiday amid lingering summer heat [Oimoya]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087943https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087943Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Japanese-dubbed versions of Is It a Coincidence?, starring Chae Jong-hyeop, and Idol Eye, starring Girls' Generation's Sooyoung and Kim Jae-young, begin exclusive free streaming on ABEMA!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087944https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087944Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:19:31 +0900JapanPR TIMES Let's Make a Pro Soccer Club! Road to World holds the Good Choice SCOUT!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087945https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087945Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:19:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES Tackling the worsening issue of children on waiting lists for after-school day services. After-school day service ウィズ・ユー opens a total of 11 new classrooms nationwide over the 3 months beginning in June — accelerating the nationwide expansion of support centers and increasing capacity to support children and their familieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087946https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087946Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:18:49 +0900JapanPR TIMES ARTMS returns with 2nd album Hyper-Ego — the K-pop girl group known for its most beautiful world-buildinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087884https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087884Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:14:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Limited to 150 companies] AI Samurai MCP Server, an AI agent for intellectual property, launches a free 2-week trialhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087885https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087885Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:06:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES KBF Autumn Mood Collectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087886https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087886Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:06:36 +0900JapanPR TIMES To mark the 30th anniversary of the Ookini Foundation, Eirakuya donates bolts of white silk fabric to geiko from Kyoto's 五 geisha districtshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087887https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087887Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:05:39 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Surges to No. 13 in Amazon's overall ranking!] Takes the No. 1 spot in 3 Amazon categories; major reprint decided less than 1 month after launch! The Letter Shop: Keisetsu Edition — 十 Letters That Changed My Exam Studies (Junior Edition)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087888https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087888Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:04:39 +0900JapanPR TIMES A showcase of Shuya Okino's record-sleeve artwork: VISUALIST～Shuya Okino Cover Art Exhibition opens September 18, 2026 (Friday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087889https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087889Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:03:38 +0900JapanPR TIMES SAGA Take Action, a DAO-based regional co-creation model launched by a professional sports clubhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087890https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087890Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:02:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES Announcement of joint project by 名古屋鉄道株式会社 × 名古屋グランパスhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087891https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087891Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:01:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES MyTOCKLE, a rental service offering partial ownership of next-generation mobility, available for a limited quantity at 980 yen per monthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087892https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087892Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:18 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sales of the dynamic package “FDA Dynamic Express” will begin on Guttori following the decision to operate the FDA Sendai–Izumo route seasonally!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087893https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087893Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:11 +0900JapanPR TIMES 山八商事株式会社 to list on TOKYO PRO Market on Aug. 19, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087926https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087926Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社安田屋: “One of the largest in the industry, with space for 200 vehicles. Solar carports installed at Yasuda Maebashi.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087925https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087925Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Generative AI × DX] How can we overcome “distributed but not used”? The journey to embedding practical use at ロッテ and サーラグループ to be revealed at the “BSIA Symposium 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087924https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087924Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES It takes 2 years to arrive. And yet, you can buy it for just 3 days!? Online sales for 3 days only, Sept. 5 (Sat.)–7 (Mon.). Even “not arriving right away” is part of the appeal. The ultimate sweet potato treat, hard to get your hands on.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087923https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087923Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A stage integrated with a vehicle is coming to Atsugi, Miura and Kiyokawa! Free outdoor concerts for everyone to enjoyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087922https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087922Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Five Deaf athletes affiliated with Tokyo Power Technology—翠 門脇, 宏人 北谷, 莉生 遠山, 諒斗 瀧澤 and 拓也 岡田—received awards from the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology at the Reiwa 8 Sports Meritorious Service Awards and other honorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087921https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087921Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Notice of the launch of trading for new crypto asset “SVL” on the crypto asset exchange CoinTradehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087920https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087920Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Hatsune Miku returns to Okinawa! “CHURA MIKU STREET 2026” set to take place!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087919Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The “immersive painting exhibition” “Paintings You Must Not Look At,” which drew more than 50,000 visitors in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, arrives in Hokkaido! Opens in Sapporo on Oct. 2 (Fri.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087918Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [OSAMU GOODS] New arrival! Combines the beauty of luxurious embroidery with the lightness of carrying only what you need. Add a playful touch to your everyday look with grown-up charm. A compact 2WAY pochettehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087917https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087917Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES CAMEL affiliate Ray of Water supports recovery efforts in areas affected by the Kumamoto Earthquake, installing an “AirQua” water generator at the Kosa Town Officehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087916Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Partnership agreement signed to secure decarbonized energy and make use of local characteristics in 片品村, Gunma Prefecturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087915Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Live report] HALCALI make a full comeback at Summer Sonic. The happiness of “Otsukare SUMMER” beyond 9.9 billion TikTok playshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087914Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Sold out on launch day] Popular merchandise from gaming commentary group ドズル社’s “DOZLE Corp. VILLAINS” returns for preorder sales starting Aug. 19https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087913Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Handball] Notice of the start of the 14th Takamiyama Memorial Cup All-Japan Social Handball Championshipshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087912Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【日本医師会】令和８年熊本地震におけるJMATの活動を紹介した動画を公開https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087911https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087911Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Mercury-operated cryptocurrency exchange CoinTrade begins handling the new cryptocurrency スラッシュビジョンラボ（SVL）https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087910https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087910Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Orders are now being accepted for merchandise including ribbed long-sleeve T-shirts, T-shirts, character rubber mats and mugs from the TV anime 「New PANTY ＆ STOCKING with GARTERBELT」!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087909https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087909Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Orders are now being accepted for T-shirts and mugs from the TV anime 「幼馴染とはラブコメにならない」!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087908Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Orders are now being accepted for acrylic character stands and thumbnail glitter sticker sets from the TV anime 『カナン様はあくまでチョロい』!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087907https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087907Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Orders are now being accepted for merchandise including a set of 2 hologram buttons, a set of 2 metallic buttons, acrylic coasters (with stands) and thick acrylic stands from the TV animation 『ガンバレ！中村くん！！』!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087906https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087906Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [HIKE編集部] Set to take part in the off-site editorial department at 「コミティア157」 on Sunday, August 23! Submissions of all genres are welcome, with a particular call for creators working on manga adaptationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260819-18/index-en.html#n2087905Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES