AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-20 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 2 of 7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 366 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 272 items from 7 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Stripe announces agreement to acquire OpenRouter, which helps optimize AI model selection and token usagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107872https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107872Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Genspark, the next-generation AI workspace from Silicon Valley】Launches a campaign for paid members to use new features at up to 100% offhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107885https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107885Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Official Licensed Shop, the 1st store near Nagoya Station, has opened inside 名鉄商店!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107884https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107884Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Global X Japan株式会社’s “Global X Nikkei 225 ETF” (ticker code: 632A) approved for listing by the Tokyo Stock Exchangehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107883https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107883Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Global X Japan株式会社’s “Global X Korea Semiconductor Top 10 ETF” (ticker code: 633A) approved for listing by 東京証券取引所https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107882https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107882Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The number of listings on フリーランスボード, a project platform for freelance engineers and IT freelancers, surpasses 600,000!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107881https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107881Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Hatena officially launches its new service はてなパークス as it marks its 25th anniversaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107880https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107880Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Yappari Steak】Summer stamina festival to beat the scorching heat! “American Steak” and “Spicy Mala Steak” available for a limited timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107879https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107879Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The long-awaited rising star of Japanese science fiction is finally unleashed. Teiji Riyama’s “At the Place Where All Dreams End” to be published by Tokyo Sogensha on August 20https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107878https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107878Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Yamazaki Jitsugyo: New Products】New products are now available, including a bowl and colander set for scooping and washing, and an extendable slide rack that adds storage space.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107877https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107877Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Notice regarding an earnings briefing for individual investorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107876https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107876Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Certification body and consulting firm explain: “New ISMS Certification Seminar” to be held online on September 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107875https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107875Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The 2nd collection of goods from “Galaxy Express Milky☆Subway” is here! Advance orders now open at the Shobido official online storehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107874https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107874Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Wizardry Variants Daphne” surpasses 4 million downloads worldwide! Commemorative campaign offers rewards including a total of 2000 Orgr’s Gemshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107873https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107873Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:30:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「CAPCOM END OF SUMMER SALE」開催中！ 『新 鬼武者 DAWN OF DREAMS』がPlayStation(TM) Storeで初セール！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107832https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107832Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:29:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES Yakitori arrives at Juwari soba restaurant 「千寿庵」; free tasting event for the new product to be held on August 27 for the first 50 guestshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107833https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107833Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:27:32 +0900JapanPR TIMES [A new way to cool off this summer] Limited-time VR event at 「Edo-gura」 by Asakusa Jidaiya! Introducing the talked-about Japanese horror title 「Shira-san: The Arrival of Death」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107834https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107834Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:22:54 +0900JapanPR TIMES THULE bag pop-up store | Opening for a limited time at Shinjuku Takashimaya in September!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107835https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107835Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:21:19 +0900JapanPR TIMES [株式会社SIND] AI nursing-record support SaaS 「Caretomo」 to exhibit and present at the 30th 日本看護管理学会 Annual Conference. Luncheon seminars sold out shortly after registration opened, with both days at capacityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107836https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107836Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:20:17 +0900JapanPR TIMES [三浦工業株式会社] Donation made to 愛媛県障がい者アートサポートセンターhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107837https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107837Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:20:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「Will implementing a revenue management system increase sales?」株式会社micado and ダイナミックプラス release an archived video of their joint seminar on pricing strategies for accommodation facilitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107841https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107841Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A pop-art exhibition depicting imperfect people [Limited-time event at 松坂屋静岡店]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107840https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107840Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES WSP announces new collection 「MATOA」. Exhibition to showcase new iconic jewelry representing the brandhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107839https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107839Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 55th National Junior High School Handball Tournament: GHR wins the boys' title for the first time, becoming the first club team to reach the tophttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107838https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107838Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES PICKLEBALL PARK TOYOSU, the first permanent court in Tokyo under the PICKLEBALL PARK brand, to open on September 9https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107842https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107842Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:19:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES <Latest trends in supplements and foods with function claims> JADMA's 17th 「Supplement School」 to be held on Thu., Sept. 17https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107843https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107843Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:18:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES It's not that 「the sound is too quiet」. Important words are buried in noise. Cearvol to begin distributing coupons for its 「Wave」 and 「Wave Lite」 personal sound amplifiers on August 20https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107844https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107844Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:17:49 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「ぱにっくボンバーW」 arrives in 「スーパーボンバーマン コレクション」 with a free update!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107845https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107845Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:17:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES 3rd-EYE supports real-time integration with domestically produced drones, AI and smart glasseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107846https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107846Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:15:59 +0900JapanPR TIMES SNS campaign offering skincare products by lottery; through August 30 (Sun) [Tokyo]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107847Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:15:58 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Event report] Art brand 「JAPONITONE」, created by dentist and artist 吉田詩奈美, holds a 5-day pop-up store in Harajukuhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107778https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107778Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:12:48 +0900JapanPR TIMES A long-established inn in Tsuetate Onsen, Oguni, Kumamoto, passes the torch to the next generation! Ceremony held to sign the business transfer agreement for 「Ryokan Marumasa」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107779https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107779Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:12:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Whisky introduction] 「Mamoru Tsuchiya Special Tasting: Taste 7 Shangri-La Series Whiskies and a Talk Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Tibet Expedition」 to be held August 29https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107780https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107780Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:10:54 +0900JapanPR TIMES International hotel industry conference 「AHICE Far East Asia 2026」 to be held in Tokyo on September 2–3, at its largest scale to datehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107781https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107781Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:09:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES Osaka's Sakaisuji-Hommachi nail salon private nailsalon mellow now offers custom nail tips. In collaboration with タテヨコシネマ, it releases the vertical short drama “来愛編”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107782https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107782Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:08:58 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Just a little more summer.” Enjoy a poolside resort at ホテルアナガ on Awaji Islandhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107783https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107783Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:08:46 +0900JapanPR TIMES AI artist-focused label IRECORDS to begin recruiting artist producers on September 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107784https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107784Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:06:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES [オルタナ's first Kyushu project] Invests in Daimyo Square, a commercial facility in Tenjin, Fukuoka, valued at ¥11.4 billion. Expected annual yield: 3.9–4.1%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107785https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107785Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:01:46 +0900JapanPR TIMES Launch of malware analysis training for advanced cybersecurity professionals, taught and supervised by world-renowned malware researcher Yosuke Chubachihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107786https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107786Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:01:07 +0900JapanPR TIMES “モチベーションクラウド エンゲージメント” ranks No. 1 in sales share for the 10th consecutive year!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107787https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107787Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:46 +0900JapanPR TIMES The fantasy RPG “希望の戦士 - Created by テラビット,” created using テラビット's game-making tools, launches for iOS and Android on August 20, 2026 (Thursday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107788https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107788Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:18 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【JWマリオット・ホテル東京】An autumn promotion inspired by Takanawa's traditional Nijurokuya-machi moon-waiting customhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107789https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107789Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES ITreview launches an AI product selection assistanthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107790https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107790Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES SUKU, a craft inn offering an immersive experience of Echizen washi, to open new guestroom wing SUKU hanare on October 1, 2026.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107824https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107824Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Investment in an office building in central Sydney【相鉄アーバンクリエイツ】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107823https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107823Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【45 tuna in 1 day! More than 250 in total, thanks to your support!】Experience the unparalleled sourcing power and craftsmanship of 大起水産! The 6th “Live Whole Bluefin Tuna Cutting Show” will be held on Saturday, August 29!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107822https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107822Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ピックルボールワン expands plans to operate dedicated pickleball courts in Tokyo and begins accepting reservations for PICKLEBALL PARK TOYOSU, which it is developing and operating!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107821https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107821Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Satisfaction with digital government services falls to 66% globally, down from 10 years ago; AI could help improve services: BCG surveyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107820https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107820Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES CRE戦略セミナー「投資家は、あなたの会社の“不動産”を見ている」を2026年8月25日（火）・27日（木）に開催 ― 基調講演にCRE会計研究の第一人者・明海大学 山本卓 教授https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107819https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107819Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Rd. 4 on 8/29] Exhibition race drivers announced! — A diverse lineup, including e-motorsports players, will take to the track!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107818https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107818Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Tokyo University of Foreign Studies students hold an international understanding event for the local communityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107817https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107817Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 8月20日（木）放送『Why So Good?』のゲストは、ヒバチ株式会社 取締役・松嶋活智氏！「会議を録音するのが財産に」——会議ツール「Reki note」が挑む情報資産の活用https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107816https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107816Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 令和8年熊本地震被災地支援としてWOTA社への寄付を決定https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107815https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107815Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES LIVE coverage of 16 second-round matches in the Emperor’s Cup JFA 106th Japan Football Championship, taking place August 26 (Wednesday)!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107814https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107814Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES About 1 month until the event! Meet the vendors at “TOKYO MEAT FOODFES,” bringing meat dishes together at Tokyo Towerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107813https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107813Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Limited-time offer: Get up to 48,000 yen off the popular medical administration course! Now is your chance to earn a qualification at a great price! Up to 50% off tuition in this campaign — plus, tuition is 0 yen if you take a job as a ニチイ medical administration staff memberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107812https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107812Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Play pickleball or putt-putt golf with your dog. “THE DOG PARK TOYOSU” brings together experiences from 4 companieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107811https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107811Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Promoting the appeal of Iwata: Actor 天音神谷 appointed “Shizuoka Iwata PR Ambassador”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107810https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107810Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 超十代 × WEGO announce “超WEGO 2026,” a premium, immersive in-store festival!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107809https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107809Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Will AI sharply reduce real estate sales jobs? A bleak future of “polarization” predicted by 30%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107808https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107808Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [カンデオホテルズ大阪枚方] A special stay plan is back this year for the hugely popular “5th Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107807https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107807Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Online learning expands into practical skills instruction] スタディング’s architect course launches “fully online individual feedback on drafting exams”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107806https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107806Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Rare Iki beef bought whole. 3 limited-edition dishes, including teppanyaki you grill yourself, arrive in Osaka’s Honmachi on August 20 | 北海道海鮮 にほんいち 本町店https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107805https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107805Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [TV anime “吸血鬼すぐ死ぬ2” × DiCE] Collaboration coming to Ikebukuro, Osaka and Yokohama! “A random concoction made with the egg John dropped” joins the drink menu!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107804https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107804Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Adoption efforts for rescued dogs and cats are expanding! The schedule is set for adoption events at 綿半 stores in September 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107803https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107803Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 綿半 launches a new 10-pack of “boxless tissues in clear packaging”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107802https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107802Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【D-SHOCK 5th Kanto Third Qualifier】51 groups and 158 participants gather in Kanagawa! Announcing all results from the 2026-2027 season, judged by 2 accomplished judges, with total prize money of 500,000 yen at stakehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107801https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107801Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Avant adds a peer comparison feature for capital costs to AVANT Compass — supporting a more multifaceted review of a company’s own capital costs, a premise for EP and corporate valuationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107800https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107800Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The “Noir” figure in a swimsuit has been updated to PVC/ABS! Second-round preorders begin today, August 20 (Thursday), at the Bfull online shop!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107799https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107799Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES First in the industry! 楽天証券 adds U.S. stocks (cash equities) as eligible substitute securities for domestic stock margin tradinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107798https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107798Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES FRONTEO begins providing “KIBIT Knowledge Probe” to 七十七銀行https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107797https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107797Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “AMPHI” and “ふたりはプリキュア” team up for their first collaboration! With [グラマリッチ], turn the aspirations of that day into confidence in yourself todayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107796https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107796Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Men’s health concerns include hair loss and thinning hair, and weight and body shape. Physical concerns include eye problems, declining sleep quality and insufficient sleephttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107795https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107795Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Anna Ishii appears on the cover of “ゼクシィ国内リゾートウエディング”! She showcases a bridal look surrounded by Karuizawa’s rich natural beautyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107794https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107794Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Hankyu Men’s Tokyo】Opening 3 new brands! The 「リーバイス® プレミアム ストア」, UK-born 「ユニバーサルワークス」 and bicycle brand 「ケルビム」 are arrivinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107793https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107793Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A seminar titled “Reviewing and Transforming Corporate R&D Strategies to Enhance Corporate Value,” led by Toru Takahashi, Representative Director of 株式会社ニューチャーネットワークス, will be held on September 29, 2026 (Tuesday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107792https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107792Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「AmbiO」からテツ＆ルウォンがゲスト。稲田も絶賛した熊プロの簡単カニカマ寿司も！『つまみは紅しょうが 男子～!宅飲みするからウチ来ぃや～!』8月22日（土）23:00～放送https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107791https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107791Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Opening celebration! Limited-time 500-yen ramen. Minato-ku Mita tonkotsu ramen shop “Motomaru” resumes business!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107703Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:58:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Practical materials released to develop “decision-making experience” in the AI era — focus on the “work,” not the other party’s requestshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107704Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:56:24 +0900JapanPR TIMES “ほいくis,” a comprehensive information media outlet for childcare professionals, and “Web幹事,” a website production consultation site, form a business partnership and launch website production and social media management support serviceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107705Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:55:15 +0900JapanPR TIMES IMGAME officially joins ESCAPE.ID, strengthening business collaboration in escape games and immersive entertainmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107706Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:51:43 +0900JapanPR TIMES 理学ボディ publishes analysis results from 12,235 people with chronic musculoskeletal pain in the international journal “European Journal of Pain”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107707Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:51:25 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Michael Jackton,” the man carrying on Michael Jackson’s spirit, will hold a birthday concert at Blues Alley in Meguro, Tokyo, on August 29!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107708Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:50:59 +0900JapanPR TIMES The latest HC volume goes on sale the same day! “Don’t Spend Your Youth on Someone’s Remaining Life” appears on the cover! Issue 18 of “Hana to Yume” goes on sale August 20 (Thursday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107709Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:50:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES World’s first dedicated beamline to be built at SPring-8-II to “examine materials for fuel cells and water electrolysis in their entirety while in motion”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107710Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Oshira, misono and Rina Aiuchi will judge the ＜ONLINE VOCAL CONTEST＞! The winner will make a digital debut in 160 countries and regions worldwidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107711Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:49:31 +0900JapanPR TIMES From the latest works by Living National Treasures to pieces by rising artists, approximately 550 examples of traditional Japanese crafts come together in one place. The 73rd Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition will be held on the 7th floor of the Main Building at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store. Opens Wednesday, Sept. 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107712Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:47:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES Launch of the “Insurance to Protect Employees from Customer Harassment”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107602https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107602Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:44:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES A new approach to brand PR. nonu, centered on Kampo, launches “cinema ads,” which are attracting attention overseas, as a pioneering initiative in Japan.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107603https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107603Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:43:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES Vestory, an apparel inventory management and demand forecasting AI, begins integration with CROSS MALL, a cloud service for centralized management of multiple online shopshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107607https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107607Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Tasuki Partners, Sun Music Production and 西桂町 sign an agreement to collaborate on vacant-home regeneration and regional revitalizationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107606https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107606Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES CROSS MALL, a cloud service for centralized management of multiple online shops, begins integration with Vestory, inventory management and demand forecasting AI specializing in apparelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107605https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107605Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [For new 1st–6th graders] Registration open for the “Step-Up Clinic,” a basketball program led by シーホース三河 youth coaches!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107604https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107604Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Exhibition Decoration Lab speaker] Bizibl社 to host a webinar: “Thirty-Six Stratagems for Exhibitions: Summer 2026 Campaign (Decisive Battle Edition) — Master every technique, from booth design and giveaways to follow-up, and maximize results!”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107608https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107608Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:38:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES 事例制作のRe:Case、AI導入支援企業11社・83事例を独自分析した「BtoB導入事例白書」を公開https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107609https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107609Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:36:14 +0900JapanPR TIMES The 13th グレイドパーク private event space opens on Aug. 22, a 3-minute walk from Shinagawa Station. Hold everything from seminars to receptions at one venuehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107610https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107610Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:35:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES TMN’s bingo-style marketing tool “Smart Bingo” has been adopted for an Iwate Co-op campaign involving member participationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107611https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107611Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:35:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES Pickleball club “TOKYO PICKLES by GREATBEARS” launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107612https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107612Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:35:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES Tobila Systems resumes offering the Android version of its ad-blocking app “280blocker”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107613https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107613Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:32:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Survey on disposable plastic products] In response to shortages and rising prices of plastic raw materials, more than 60% said they would accept simpler containers and packaging, while more than 50% would accept simpler container and packaging designs, colors and printinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107614https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p2.html#n2107614Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:31:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES