AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-20 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 2 of 10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 755 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 164 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en 【Tokyo, 港区】“Azabu Town Gacha Vol. 3” goes on sale August 22! Sharing even more of Azabu’s appeal through capsule toyshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107117https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107117Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES IoTBiz SIM adds the “IoTBiz Just Plan,” compatible with 3 carriers: ドコモ, KDDI, and ソフトバンクhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107116Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Online event on August 28 to look back on the path to opening 六瀬ほしのさと小学校, a private elementary school established in a former school building, and its 1st semesterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107115Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES HOTEL FORK & KNIFE Miyajima, which opened this March and offers cultural retreat experiences, to hold a talk event themed around the photo book “Hiroshima 1958”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107114https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107114Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【南知多ビーチランド】Search, find and catch! AI x aquarium exploration game “Sakana Quest” launches on September 5 ＜Aichi＞https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107113https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107113Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Second installment in the “Sono Mama Pakutto Vegetable” series: 2 new products, “Steamed Cauliflower Mix” and “Roasted Sweet Potato”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107112https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107112Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Official launch of “Astream Deep,” the complete TikTok & TikTok Shop toolkithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107111https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107111Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Nextorage imaging products] Announcement of participation in Amazon’s “Summer Lifestyle Support Sale” and “5th Smile Sale”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107110https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107110Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Webinar to be held on “What kind of ‘Ho-Ren-So’ training is effective for new employees’ ‘retention’ and ‘growth’? — ‘Ho-Ren-So’ depends on ‘who you communicate with’” (August 25, 14:00–15:00) 株式会社LDcubehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107109https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107109Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Alpine unveils new product: vehicle-specific sound upgrade module with wireless DSP connectivity and no installation required, available for presalehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107108https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107108Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ＜Includes a reservation bonus!＞ 受験研究社 and 大阪市立自然史博物館 to jointly hold a puzzle-solving event on September 12 where parents and children can enjoy an outing!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107107https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107107Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Parking space reservation service “VEEMO Parking” launches a proof-of-concept trial in collaboration with NEXCO東日本https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107106https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107106Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 日東紅茶 marks its 100th anniversary in 2027: “NITTOH 100 PICNIC (100 Picnic),” a 100th-anniversary project, launches!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107105https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107105Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A Thai Food Buffet showcasing authentic Thai flavors, supervised by Chef X, executive chef at a Marriott hotel in Bangkokhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107104https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107104Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 12th HBA/KOKUBU Cocktail Competition 2026: A drink combining technique and sensibility wins 2 awards; 實野 愛 receives both the “Best Technical Award” and the “Gallery Award”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107103https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107103Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【ホテルニューオータニ博多】“Kumamoto Recovery Support Accommodation Plan” goes on sale today, in support of recovery in Kumamotohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107102https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107102Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 北九州発「歴史を映し出す地図の博物館」が東京で初開催 ゼンリンミュージアムが丸善・丸の内本店にて特別展示 会期：2026年9月16日（水）～2026年9月22日（火・祝）https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107101https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107101Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES DojoShoco, a new service for users of the “Dojo” manual-creation tool, launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107100https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107100Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES JR East Startup to exhibit at “ATERUI2026” and “DATERISE！2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107099https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107099Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Spookily cute” sweets arrive, including a Halloween cake covered in a chocolate dome and an edible jack-o’-lantern: “Halloween Sweets & Bread Selection”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107098https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107098Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Muscular doctors gather! Showa Nishikawa sponsors the "筋肉医局祭2026" event on Sunday, August 30!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107097Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A new collection of goods featuring characters from Disney and Pixar's Toy Story, the "Colorful Toy Series," is now available! Advance orders are now being accepted at the 粧美堂 official online storehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107096Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Tiger Corporation holds launch event for its first fully automatic coffee maker, <HYBRID BREW> ADG-A060https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107095Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [広島もとまち水族館 × 沖縄・座間味村 × pokke104] Traveling collaborative exhibition "From Whale Island" opens!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107094Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Free webinar "A Look at Alcohol Around the World" to be held September 16: The latest overseas trends in drinking culture, regulations and drunk-driving countermeasureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107093Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [WILLER EXPRESS] Named official gold partner of new D.LEAGUE team "ONODERA USER RUNBULLS"https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107092Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Reduces strain on the lower back and hips! Supports the area around the pelvis to promote good posturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107091https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107091Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [SPICE LAB TOKYO × Brianza] 3-day limited collaboration between Chef Tejas Sovan and Chef Yoshiyuki Okunohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107090https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107090Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A facility tour for high school students, the next generation of leaders, will be held at the "日の出地域エネルギー供給プロジェクト," a hands-on site for regional decarbonizationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107089https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107089Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 社会構想大学院大学 launches new short-term program, "Public Relations Strategy Management Course for Revitalizing Regional Communities"https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107088https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107088Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ITSUMEN, an AI and recorded interview system that prevents missed applications from candidates applying at night or on holidays, adds an "AI evaluation feature" to eliminate inconsistencies and standardize assessmentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107087https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107087Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Rock band アンダーグラフ's full-length instrumental live performance video, "Enjoy & Relax with Music by UNDER GRAPH," to be screened inside the venuehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107086https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107086Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ミツカン白だし gets a new package!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107085Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 指宿の秋の味覚を堪能できる「いぶすき秋のグルメ祭り」が９月1日よりスタート！ 休暇村指宿ではイベントに合わせて「伊勢海老一式料理」を同月１日より提供 ～今年は逸品料理でも伊勢海老をご提供～https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107084Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Autumn harvest afternoon tea featuring chestnut × pumpkin × caramel at Takamiya Teien Saryo in Minami Ward, Fukuoka Cityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107083https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107083Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Physical AI and domestic LLMs shaping the future of the Japanese economy gather! "AI Expo Summer 2026" is finally here!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107082https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107082Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [いわきFC] Notice of Haruto Nakano's selection for the U-19 Japan national teamhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107081https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107081Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 6th edition of the "Tenjin-Hakata Ride the Rail, Buy and Cheer Ticket" goes on sale!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107080https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107080Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [マイナビ TGC 2026 A/W] Make sweetness, strength and glamour all your allies. TGC's trend keywords for this season are "Sweet × Edgy × Maximalist Mix." Check out all 6 looks modeled by Momoka Ito of AKB48!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107079https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107079Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【ホテルハーヴェスト旧軽井沢】Savor matsutake, the king of autumn delicacies: “Matsutake Kaiseki” to be served starting Sept. 1, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107078https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107078Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【埼玉県】About the Saitama Derby “Governor’s Cup”—the 2026/27 season of WEリーグ (Japan’s professional women’s soccer league) kicks off-https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107077https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107077Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES NewDays and WEGO team up for the first time! “WEGO PICKS” now available at 21 NewDays stores!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107076https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107076Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【ホテルヴィスキオ尼崎】Enjoy the flavors of autumn with the whole family! “Autumn Family Lunch & Dinner Buffet” features dishes made with seasonal ingredients and a monthly hands-on activity corner!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107075https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107075Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 長崎マリオットホテル: The 5th Gourmet Dinner—Moonlight Soiréehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107074https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107074Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Powering Shinkansen trains with solar energy!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107073https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107073Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sales begin for the 6th edition of the “Tenjin-Hakata Ride Rail, Buy Ale Ticket”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107072https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107072Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES しぶきたパートナーズ, led by 東急株式会社, launches the “JINNAN Yuru Sports Development Project” with 世界ゆるスポーツ協会https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107071Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ベネッセ高等学院 中等部 partners with ベネッセ教育総合研究所 to publish research findings on using generative AI to support “self-directed learning” among students who do not attend schoolhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107070Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 『アサヒゼロ』 reaches 200 million cumulative units sold; major refresh of taste and packaginghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107069Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【島忠】Four days of great deals on original large furniture: “Furniture Bargain Consultation Fair” starts Friday, Aug. 21!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107068Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Loft】“Creator meets Loft Autumn Feast Market,” featuring “feast” items designed by creatorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107067Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A refreshed take on “potato chips for Hokkaido residents” returns this year! “Jagaimo-do: Umami Salt with Scallops and Kelp / Rich Hokkaido Onion with Fragrant Butter,” made with potatoes harvested in Hokkaido and produced at a Hokkaido factoryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107066Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【First in Kansai】Corporate showroom “SHOWROOM ASPLUND CONTRACT osaka” to open in Minamihorie, Osaka, on Wednesday, Sept. 16https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107065Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Free Special Lecture] How will business strategy change in the age of AI? “Strategic Planning in the Age of AI,” by a current lecturer at the University of Wales MBA program; livestreamed online on Saturday, Aug. 22https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107064Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【フジテレビ】韓国BL『Summertime』 FODにて独占配信決定！ ８月28日（金）０時より世界同時配信スタートhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107063https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107063Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES TBSラジオ『VIVANT 悪役会議室』に新庄（竜星涼）が生出演！本編退場直後、頭に「天使の輪」で登場し同接9.4万人突破。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107062Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【都ホテルズ＆リゾーツ】一人ひとりが地球環境について考え行動するきっかけを。『人に地球にHAPPYを。』 HAPPY EARTH FESTA 2026 に参画https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107061https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107061Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES U-NEXT to livestream all 10 matches exclusively, each with Japanese commentary and analysis, for the first time during the opening round of the 2026/27 Premier League season. Bringing audiences the world’s top league, featuring a record 10 Japanese players, with a stellar commentary team.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107060https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107060Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【阪急うめだ本店】2026‐27秋冬ファッションシーズンスタート！「TIME IS BEAUTIFUL」をテーマに新作や期間限定イベントが続々登場https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107059https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107059Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Alexander Krichel, a rising star of the contemporary piano world from Germany, appears at the Nikkei Muse Salon. With his refined musicality, he delves into the essence of masterpieces by Schubert and Prokofiev!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107058https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107058Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【JRタワーホテル日航札幌】実りの秋、森の恵みを味わうレストランフェア“Autumn Harvest”を9月1日より開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107057https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2107057Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES abt selects 5 projects for its 2026 “Spot Grant Program,” supporting emerging and ambitious initiatives that open up new possibilities in the environmental fieldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106956https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106956Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:59:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Japan’s first: 100 OCR pages per month, free forever] Launch of “OCR最強,” the high-accuracy AI OCR service transforming digital transformation for Japanese businesseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106957https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106957Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:55:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES LLMO (AIO/GEO) tool “DolphinX AIO” now supports retrieving ChatGPT ad data, enabling detection of competitors’ ChatGPT adshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106958https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106958Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:53:50 +0900JapanPR TIMES アッシュ・ペー・フランス、自由が丘に新店舗「Déclic 自由が丘店」を2026年9月17日（木）よりオープンhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106959https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106959Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:52:56 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Powder,” the undyed natural color and most popular item in the Premium Cotton series from Imabari towel brand OLSIA, returns to sale on Aug. 20https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106960https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106960Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:51:46 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Online event on Tuesday, Sept. 8] A seminar on building and publishing your company’s landing page in 1 hour: Create a website without outsourcing, using Claude Codehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106961https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106961Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:50:15 +0900JapanPR TIMES Webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026: “CG Production Strategies in the Generative AI Era: Workflows That Balance Cost and Quality, Drawing on Project Examples”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106962https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106962Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Free “Transport Operations Management DX Fair 2026” webinar on Sept. 10: A comprehensive guide to the latest regulations, roll-call DX and health management DX that transport companies need to knowhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106876https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106876Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:44:56 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Automated roll calls beyond the office.” Tokai Denshi to hold a Sept. 3 webinar unveiling its new “e-Tenko Self Type Mobile” in advancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106877https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106877Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:44:18 +0900JapanPR TIMES 12th “Remote Area Medical Study Visit”: Medical students learn about healthcare in Minami-Aizuhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106878https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106878Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:42:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【JOSHU RYDEEN】カラダサポート鍼灸整骨院とユニフォーム・パートナー契約締結https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106879https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106879Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:41:43 +0900JapanPR TIMES M&AのITリスクを現役エンジニアが評価する、ITデューデリジェンスサービス「テクカリ for ITDD・PMI」提供開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106880https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106880Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:41:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES Food distribution service for restaurants “KURU Mart” steps up its franchise expansion, with 2 franchise locations in different business categories set to begin operationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106881https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106881Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 新定番フレーバーに“バーベキュー味”が登場！リフレッシュタイムにぴったりな、ひとくちサイズのポテトスナック菓子「ポテト丸」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106882https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106882Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Announcing the number and rate of users and average donation amount by prefecture for hometown tax donations | Latest data for 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106883https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106883Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:39:37 +0900JapanPR TIMES CAMPER（カンペール） to hold limited-time store “Hiper Mercado de Camper” at 阪急うめだ本店https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106884https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106884Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:33:58 +0900JapanPR TIMES QR・バーコードリーダー「アイコニット」の「コードラリー」がリニューアル！1日最大3回スタンプ獲得可能に、8月は100名様にAmazonギフトカード500円分が当たるhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106885https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106885Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:33:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【CASETiFY】 CASETiFY announces new collaboration collection “MAKE iT YOURS.” with G-DRAGON to mark its 15th anniversaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106886https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106886Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:30:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES New “Chief Vintage Sturgis SD Edition”: Details of Japan sales announcedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106752https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106752Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Dutch earplug brand “Hears” launches sales in Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106751https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106751Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Company Name Change】ルミーズ to change its name to イージャイズ株式会社 in October 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106750https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106750Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara” registered as a World Heritage Site; company board chairperson 辻󠄀範明 named an honorary citizen of 明日香村https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106749https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106749Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 江田島市 launches a new tourism promotion initiative in earnest through citizen collaboration!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106748https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106748Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES AI agents added to the “Rakuraku Document Plus” document management system, making it a new partner for finding informationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106747https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106747Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The era of replacing PCs that still work: “breakdown” as a reason for replacement fell from 56.1% to 39.0% in 3 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106746https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106746Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Non-rotating watercolor lenses” in 6 colors launch today from colored contact lens brand EYE GENIC(アイジェニック)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106745https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106745Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES アイスリーデザイン supports the development of design systems that underpin development productivity in the AI erahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106744https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106744Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Launching a highly secure supply chain information-sharing service using Exostar features, with data managed and operated in Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106743https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106743Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【関光ロジNEXT】To mark the 1st anniversary of its name change, creates and unveils an original animation highlighting the importance of logisticshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106742https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106742Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【JUMELLE × Casselini】First collaboration items to go on sale, with a POP UP event also confirmed!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106753Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:29:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES “HPV Vaccine Lecture & Sunday Vaccination” to be held at 福岡大学病院 (9/13)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106754Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:28:35 +0900JapanPR TIMES 収穫全体の上位「1%のみ」を採用。年に1度のみ発売。信州中野生まれの厳選ぶどうシリーズ「THE NUMBERED（ザ・ナンバード）」2026年度の予約を開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106755Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:25:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Chiba, Funabashi】Addressing reliance on individual staff for municipal social media—Funabashi City Hall holds an “Instagram Basics Training” for staff, with 85.7% of participants saying they want to put what they learned into practice “within 1 week”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106756Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:25:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES WECARS advertising on the backs of Paraca parking receiptshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106757Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:24:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Nishio, Aichi Prefecture】A 100-year-old traditional house to be renovated! Crowdfunding launched for a project to create a base for building shops, led by a young first-class architect.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106758https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106758Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:22:36 +0900JapanPR TIMES Online Smart City Hall seminar on Friday, September 11. Topic: “From applications, benefits and coupons to matching: How LINE Official Accounts are changing the delivery of childcare services”; 栃木県矢板市 to speakhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106759https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106759Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:21:07 +0900JapanPR TIMES Applications open for individual Korean dance study abroad programs during the 2026 winter break | 1 week–3 months; auditions possible【ノブナガ留学／first 10 applicants】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106760https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106760Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:20:25 +0900JapanPR TIMES ‘DJMAX RESPECT V’ adds “Clear Pass Season 20” today!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106761https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106761Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:20:19 +0900JapanPR TIMES Making life even better for Aqua Bank members! Business partnership launched with セルカ, the car-buying auction servicehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106762https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p2.html#n2106762Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:19:46 +0900JapanPR TIMES