AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-20 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 3 of 10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.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 Hitachi High-Tech supports optimization of the cathode active material coating process for all-solid-state batteries through “HMAX Industry,” powered by physical AIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106763https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106763Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:17:07 +0900JapanPR TIMES 新しいまちの拠点が誕生！みんなでお祝いする1日https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106764https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106764Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:15:38 +0900JapanPR TIMES AI英会話スピークバディ to appear at a generative AI experience event at the “Nishi-Shinjuku Smart City Lab,” operated by 東京都!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106765https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106765Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:15:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Released today】The confidence switch for children! A parenting revolution programhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106590https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106590Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:14:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES Voting opens for the “Best Online Shopping Awards 2026”! 75 carefully selected products across 8 categories nominated; winners announced Thursday, November 19 ＜おとりよせネット＞https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106591https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106591Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:12:57 +0900JapanPR TIMES Comté cheese bagels to go on sale at BAGEL & BAGEL!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106592Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:11:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社名南製作所 to exhibit at “IWF 2026” in the United States, opening August 25https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106597Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES クリューシステムズ to launch on August 3 a one-of-a-kind surveillance camera solution for municipalities, combining on-site Wi-Fi acquisition with remote LTE status monitoringhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106596Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES KANSAI COLLECTION 2026 A/W: 33500 attendees! A report on the wildly popular eventhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106595https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106595Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Halloween begins with a touch of confectionery magic! An exciting “Halloween Collection” arrives from Tokyo Shirokane patisserie ラ・メゾン白金https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106594https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106594Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [For corporations only] Launch of “Office Essentials,” a service for officeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106593https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106593Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ASHEIS to open its first physical store, “アシス ルミネ Shinjuku,” on Friday, September 4, 2026.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106598Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:09:56 +0900JapanPR TIMES ノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027シーズン 公式戦 8月23日(日)開催 木下アビエル神奈川 vs 九州カリーナ ベンチ入り選手を発表https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106599Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:06:22 +0900JapanPR TIMES House of Representatives member Rie Saito and others to speak at “DEFCON” on Sept. 26, themed around “Deaf × IT”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106600Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:05:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES [New program] A talk-variety radio show for fans who love the “Monster Hunter” series starts in August!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106601Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:04:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES Frozen food that delivers both value and satisfaction amid surging rice prices and rising living costs: “Boldly Fragrant Garlic Rice” launches Tuesday, August 25! — 280g for ¥298 before tax, satisfying both appetite and soul! —https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106602Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:04:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES [BLUE BLUE] Jeans, a jacket and a work shirt made with geometric-print denim are scheduled to launch in early September. Preorders are now open.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106603https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106603Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:03:56 +0900JapanPR TIMES ノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027シーズン 公式戦 8月23日(日)開催 木下マイスター東京 vs T.T彩たま ベンチ入り選手を発表https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106604https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106604Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:03:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Webinar for tourism businesses] “Turning a region’s soft power into premium visitor experiences” (Okinawa Tourism Content Development Support Online Seminar)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106605https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106605Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:03:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES ロイヤルエンフィールド、「試乗キャラバン」関西エリアでの開催が正式決定！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106606Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:02:52 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Fudemame,” “Fudegurume,” “Fudeo” and “Atena Shokunin” launch Thursday, August 20, with a rich selection of designs for 2027, the Year of the Sheephttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106607https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106607Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:02:51 +0900JapanPR TIMES Announcement: Ryo Nakamura joins on a loan dealhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106608https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106608Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:02:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES リンクシェア・ジャパン、「リンクシェア アフィリエイト」にスニーカー・ストリートファッションセレクトショップ「atmos」が広告主として参加https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106609https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106609Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:49 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【ATERUI2026】挑戦する人の席は、0円に。集まったご協賛を「これから挑む人の席」へ再投資しますhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106610https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106610Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES [3-time MAX Award winner; Japanese premiere] LaVENIDERA’s “NO,” a groundbreaking work shaping the future of Spanish dance, comes to Tokyo for 2 performances — documentary “La Argentina” to be screened free of chargehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106809https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106809Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Experience Vermeer’s world through shifting colors and scents in approximately 20 minutes. SOZO launches incense in collaboration with “Girl with a Pearl Earring”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106808https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106808Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 4649株式会社 joins the freee AI BPO Partner programhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106807https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106807Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ミチノヒカリ株式会社 launches comprehensive mental health support for “fertility PTSD,” the psychological burden of trying to conceivehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106806https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106806Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES From Yao, Osaka, to the world: ウエダ美粧堂 to exhibit at the 102nd Tokyo International Gift Show Autumn 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106805https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106805Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Lucky cat brand NEKOMANEKI and RINO PROTEIN to hold their first collaborative pop-up event at MIL 2ND in Harajukuhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106804https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106804Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “ACTIAL Switchable Water Purifier NEW Model,” offering up to approximately 17% higher flow on the purified water side under the same conditions, to go on sale Aug. 25https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106803https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106803Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Keeping your dog healthy with 77 years of toothbrush technology.” Dog toothbrush “MIGAKENDE（ミガケンデ）” to make its first appearance at the Tokyo Gift Show Autumn 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106802Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES After 100 years of keeping Japan warm through winter, next, we’ll light up your time.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106801https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106801Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Fall-limited “apple pie shop’s chestnut pie” goes on sale Sept. 2!! Founded 30 years ago, the pie shop beloved for its “homemade apple pie by Mom” puts its heart into making a chestnut piehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106800https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106800Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES エクスチュア named a “Premier” partner in the Snowflake Partner Networkhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106799https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106799Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES B&C: Consultations about genetic diseases related to PGT-M increased 1.6 times year over year—launching information sharing and collaboration with patient groupshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106798https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106798Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Free AI and DX consultation service for small and medium-sized businesses, “AI、DXなんでも相談室,” launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106797https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106797Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “First in Japan”: AI assessment tailored to nurses! Free release of the “16-Type Professional Values Assessment for Nurses,” based on research at Tohoku Universityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106796https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106796Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES KODOMO PEAK CAMP 2026 event report: “The power of camping, for children”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106795https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106795Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “成田・ホスピタリティ・アカデミー,” a hotel-industry training facility for foreign technical intern traineeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106794https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106794Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ロバート Akiyama becomes a supermarket sampling promotion staffer!? New TV commercial for “Aran,” lutein-enriched eggs, released; the unusual casting came about through a connection with his former managerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106793https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106793Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 葛飾区のセイズが建築・販売する高性能ZEH分譲住宅を、東京都気候変動適応センターが視察https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106792https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106792Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES How much advance notice is needed before a water repair visit? Survey on ease of being present (survey of water repair contractors by 株式会社N-Vision)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106791https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106791Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Why do people hesitate after receiving a water pipe repair estimate? Survey examines customer attitudes (surveyed by water pipe repair company 株式会社N-Vision)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106790https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106790Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Jewelry brand “KIRARIKA” opens its first physical store in Imafuku-Tsurumi, Osaka—carefully selected pre-owned jewelry from a jewelry dealer, all priced under ¥100,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106789https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106789Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Unclear installation costs” is the most common concern: Survey on worries about buying water-related products and requesting installation only (surveyed by water pipe repair company 株式会社N-Vision)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106788https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106788Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Starsand Island” enters Famitsu Weekly’s Silver Hall of Fame! Packaged edition goes on sale August 20!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106787https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106787Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Joint research launched on the evaluation of next-generation diamond semiconductor deviceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106786https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106786Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Under the NDD (Non-Deceptive Design) certification system, the student media outlet 『マイナビ学生の窓口』, operated by 株式会社マイナビ’s Content Media Division, has been certifiedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106785https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106785Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Tokyo, Ueno Park | “上野東照宮ぼたん苑 特別祭典 ダリア綾なす秋の園,” where dahlias of 120 varieties and more than 200 plants color the autumn garden, runs from 2026/9/19 (Sat.) to 11/3 (Tue.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106784https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106784Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Vertical short drama app “SWIPEDRAMA” celebrates its 2nd anniversary! Authentic period dramas return in vertical format—『夜鷹-そば一杯で春を売る-』 and 『飯盛女』 stream 9/4; a live-action adaptation of the original 『豚の復讐』 is also confirmed!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106783https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106783Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Cumulative number of disability pension claims handled reaches 3,000, with support specializing in applications for people with depressionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106782https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106782Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 創業1805年の酒蔵・玉村本店が銀座NAGANOをジャックhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106781https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106781Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES An original spa treatment produced by MIKIMOTO BEAUTY will be available at HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO starting October 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106780https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106780Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Pilates Mee Life to open new “Irisō Branch” on 2026/8/17! Small-group machine Pilates just a 1-minute walk from Irisō Station, where redevelopment is underwayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106779https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106779Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 音声認識・AI 要約サービス「QuickSummary2.0」がコンバージャー対応を開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106778https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106778Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Joint research launched on the evaluation of next-generation diamond semiconductor deviceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106777https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106777Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “A Tree,” an art project in collaboration with DAIKEI MILLS: 6 groups of designers active in Japan and abroad take on the challenge of “small architecture”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106776https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106776Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A specialized facility for post-arrival training of foreign technical intern trainees, “成田・ホスピタリティ・アカデミー”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106775https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106775Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ＜Needed but not taught＞ 71.3% of parents said they lack confidence in their own financial knowledge. What children need for financial education is “an environment where parents and children learn together”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106774https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106774Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 9 municipalities from across Japan, connected through renewable energy, gather in Marunouchi, Tokyo!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106773https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106773Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A train event packed with railway experiences to enjoy with active railway staff: The 2nd “箱根登山電車に乗って行こう！風祭トレインフェスタ”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106772https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106772Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【海月雲ろあ×カラオケまねきねこ】A collaboration campaign with “海月雲ろあ” will run starting Aug. 20, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106771https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106771Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Preparing to stay at home” is worth reviewing ahead of Disaster Prevention Day: About 80% are insufficiently aware of the government’s call to “shelter in place”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106770https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106770Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Fans will decide the next scone flavor. Kobe-ya, a 108-year-old company, launches its first fan-participation project on Friday, Aug. 21https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106769https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106769Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES About 50 Excel templates ready for immediate use in factory management released for free; new service “MENTENAストア” launches Aug. 20https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106768Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “The 5th ONSEN Gastronomy Walking in 那智勝浦”: Discover something with every step. Fall in love with every bite. To be held Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026; applications accepted through Monday, Nov. 16https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106767https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106767Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Kids Blood Donation” event to be held ＜神奈川県赤十字血液センター＞https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106766https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106766Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES UHB-produced “板ばさみ 違法動物園と、人間たち” wins the July 2026 Galaxy Awards Monthly Prize in the Television Division!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106689https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106689Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The show breaks new ground with its 2nd event! A behind-the-scenes look at “NEW KAWAIIってしてよ？フェス ～真夏の七変化歌合戦～”! This time’s concept is a song competition!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106688https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106688Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “X (formerly Twitter) Advertising Agency Landscape Map [2026 Edition]” released: 20 companies organized into 5 categories. How to choose the X advertising agency that best fits your companyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106687https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106687Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO - Launching an original spa treatment produced by the newly established “MIKIMOTO BEAUTY” on Oct. 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106686https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106686Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【BtoB営業における生成AI活用】“AI活用は当たり前”の時代へ──それでも差がつく「対人力×独自データの活用」とはhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106685https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106685Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES さんふらわあ さっぽろ・ふらの (the Oarai–Tomakomai route) earns “Welcome Baby Ferry” certificationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106684https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106684Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES dinos and 富士ベッド工業 plan and develop the latest model of a pillow specialized for side sleeping, “YOKONEGU プレミアム® リュクス”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106683https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106683Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES サンフレッチェ広島ユース選手を対象に栄養セミナーを開催！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106682https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106682Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES お絵かき講座パルミーが無料お試し期間2倍キャンペーンを本日から開催！さらにイラストレベルチェックを1回分プレゼント！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106681https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106681Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 人気作家とつくる文具雑貨シリーズ『SUU（スー）』第2弾を10月19日（月）に新発売 イラストレーター・とつかみさこさん描き下ろし、レターやシールなど全6アイテムを展開https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106680Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES TIER IV and Renesas collaborate to build an open, AI-native computing platform for SDVshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106679Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Open-ended aircraft fund “Mach OE” completes its first aircraft deliveryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106678Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A training program of approximately 2 weeks will give 20 young people from Taiwan an inside look at the forefront of Japanese media and AIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106677Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “THE SUNS Kanda Ogawamachi Store,” designing leisure for adults, opens Friday, September 4, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106676Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Announcement of the opening of the LEADING EDGE official storehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106675Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES OA機器販売会社向け「顧客深耕・経営課題解決パッケージ」を「社長の分身」に実装。機器販売から顧客企業の経営支援まで提供価値を拡大https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106674Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ファイルサーバー不調が生む“見えない損失” 約9割が不調を経験、86.4％が“シャドー保管”へ 最多は「業務用PCのローカルに保存」が37.9％https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106673https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106673Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Funai Research Institute announces “PRIME,” an integrated AI agent platformhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106672https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106672Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Veltra holds the 3rd “Travel Model Audition,” Cairns editionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106671Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “天使のはね” randoseru outlet sale begins August 20 (Thursday) on the Seiban official websitehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106670Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A new addition to the upgraded Chococro “Premium Chococro” series, “Premium ICHIGO Chococro,” launches for a limited time starting August 21 (Friday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106669Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Nature Remo E / E2 now displays the “instantaneous power” of smart distribution boards in real timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106668https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106668Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Lexar “NM790 with Heatsink 4TB” gets ¥27,000 off, from ¥99,800 to ¥72,800! Special sale while supplies lasthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106667https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106667Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES マロンデザートにも月がでたでた。びっくりドンキーの秋のデザートが月見仕様にリニューアル！「秋、お月見マロン。」フェアが2026年8月26日(水)より期間限定で登場https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106666https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106666Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Practical Beauty of the Future,” co-created by people and generative AI—3 winning works selected in the TOKYO AI Fashion Week 2026 contesthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106665https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106665Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES New souvenir confectionery brand “来瑠未堂 (Kurumido)” launches. Brand concept and logo unveiled. A specialty shop for Shinshu souvenir sweets featuring walnuts as its centerpiece opens on Zenkoji Nakamise Street.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106664https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106664Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Returning this year! More than 30 popular shops from across the country gather for the “Yokohama Sweet Potato Expo 2026,” a festival of sweet potato treats!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106663https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106663Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 86% of executives take office “without sufficient opportunity to prepare,” highlighting demand for stronger expertise across a broad range of areas: GLOBIS announces survey on executive development based on 290 executiveshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106662https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106662Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES AI uses location data to support commercial facility development; KDDI Market Compass launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106661Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Global spotlight】Turkey’s largest-ever Troy exhibition is now on view at the Colosseum in Rome!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106660Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社フォーウェイ、書籍『部下がメキメキ伸びるリーダーはわざと“これ”をやっている』の要点を全10ページのAI漫画に ―「読まれる事前記事」でMOOTOON BIZを活用https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106659Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 品川区役所 adopts conversational AI interview service “En PeopleX AI Interview”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106658https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-12/index-en-p3.html#n2106658Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES