AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-20 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 3 of 7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.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 【京都橘大学】生成AIによる「声の模倣」をアニメの現場から考える ―声優・弁護士・AI開発者と考える声の著作権連続講座を開催 申込受付中―https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107615https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107615Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:58 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Land Cruiser 300 Resale Value Analysis] Examining the reality of its outstanding asset value, with a residual value ratio that remains above 110%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107616https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107616Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:39 +0900JapanPR TIMES ExaWizards Group's ExaMD begins a "pioneer comprehensive evaluation consultation" with PMDA on its AI-powered cognitive function diagnosis support apphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107617https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107617Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:15 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Saga Tamaya] Tamatera Aquarium, a small aquarium in town to enjoy in a traditional Japanese house, opens.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107618https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107618Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:10 +0900JapanPR TIMES Atom and Nippon Seiko sign MOU on strategic partnership to advance Japan's domestic humanoid AI robot industryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107635Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Recruitment support service for the Chikugo and Ariake regions. 『モトムット』 expands its coverage to the Ariake region. Erina Ota and, in addition, Yuki Nakajima have been appointed official ambassadors, and the site has been revamped!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107634https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107634Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Support for areas affected by the 令和8年 Kumamoto earthquake] A portion of treatment sales will also be donated. A recovery support project proposed by beauty salon 『韓美グループ』https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107633https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107633Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 目元を守る、新しい習慣を。1年分のアイケア 目元ふきとりシートが当たる！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107632https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107632Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Paris-based chocolate specialty shop アラン・デュカス・ショコラ・パリ, from France, to open its first Kyushu location at 岩田屋本店 on Sept. 16 (Wed.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107631https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107631Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Yume Tenbo rebrands its flagship brand Rose as Lilymelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107630https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107630Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES EIZO sets Sept. 18 as the launch date for an ultrawide curved monitor with a 7-year standard warrantyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107629https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107629Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【GENOVA】協賛企業として横浜FC「Medical DOC MATCH 2026」を開催！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107628https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107628Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Japan's first prediction-free sports lottery focused on basketball, "DUNK," launches!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107627https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107627Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The 7th entry in the popular series featuring an ultra-high-pressure vitamin C derivative※1, "matsukiyo Hot Cleansing Gel," is herehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107626https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107626Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Native-language support for ad creative that resonates in 48 countries and regions—supporting the planning and production of static creatives for Google, Meta, Microsoft and LinkedIn ads, tailored to local characteristicshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107625https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107625Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Domestic air tickets on 「skyticket」: Number of passengers booking and flying in the second half of July 2026 posts double-digit growth, up 127.6% year over year!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107624https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107624Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「FUNDINNO」 begins business collaboration with Funai Research Institute's 「資産形成セレクション」 on investor referralshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107623https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107623Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A curved facade brings new life to the city: mixed-use residential and commercial building 『THE GRANDUO GAKUGEIDAIGAKU』 completed! Architect Yuko Nagayama's “balcony home” brings light, wind and greenery into everyday lifehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107622https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107622Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ディズニー・アニメーション映画「ズートピア」シリーズの人気キャラクター「ニック・ワイルド」といつでも一緒におでかけ出来るアイテムが揃った「“ズーっと一緒”シリーズ」が新登場！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107621https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107621Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【揚げることを追求し続けた会社が作る“極上”とんかつ＆和牛ハンバーグカツ】串カツ田中の新ブランド「ザクッと とんかつ カツのジョー」8月21日(金) 東京都東大和市にグランドオープン！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107620https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107620Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 青援の大波を、この14人で！シーホース三河「Super Girls」2026-27シーズン新リーダー決定＆決意のコメントを発表https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107619https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107619Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Enjoy Shizuoka Kuroge Wagyu sirloin at a luxurious private rooftop BBQhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107576https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107576Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:28:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sixhill launches Japanese-language LINE official account “Sixhill Japan”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107577https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107577Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:26:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【令和8年熊本地震 被災地支援】豊島区から熊本市と美里町に8月21日から職員4名を派遣しますhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107578https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107578Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:24:54 +0900JapanPR TIMES The “Special Agency NERV Disaster Prevention” app will be added to the content eligible for the count-free option of the “LinksMate” MVNO service starting Aug. 20, 2026 (Thu.) — supporting access to disaster information through connectivityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107579https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107579Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:23:56 +0900JapanPR TIMES Apparel brand BOVERA to hold its first in-person event. The 2026 AUTUMN COLLECTION, depicting the moment of stepping onto a new “stage,” will be unveiled in Daikanyamahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107580https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107580Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:23:17 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【四国水族館×JRホテルクレメント徳島】四国水族館の仲間たちをモチーフにしたアフターヌーンティーが徳島に初登場！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107581https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107581Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:22:40 +0900JapanPR TIMES Autodesk introduces “3D Editor + Canvas” to Flow Studiohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107582https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107582Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:22:12 +0900JapanPR TIMES Following the face mask that surpassed 90,000 sheets sold, the eagerly awaited second product arrives: the innovative “Sagarame Hair Pack,” from Sugashima, a remote islandhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107583https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107583Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:20:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Mardi Mercredi × HELLO SUNRISE] A shop-in-shop pop-up store will open at the Mardi Mercredi Daikanyama store starting Aug. 21 (Fri.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107584https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107584Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:17:50 +0900JapanPR TIMES Japanese IT talent are “hungrier” than their global counterparts, with 64% prioritizing salary, while also valuing “stability” and “social recognition”; survey by Randstad reveals attrition riskshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107585https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107585Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:17:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「令和8年8月千葉豪雨被災者支援」決定https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107586https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107586Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:17:00 +0900JapanPR TIMES AI animation production platform PopPixs, powered by the latest video-generation AI “Seedance 2.5,” launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107587https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107587Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:15:54 +0900JapanPR TIMES 日本おもちゃ大賞2026で 「シルバニアファミリー どきどきアドベンチャーマウンテン」が大賞受賞https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107588https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107588Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:15:07 +0900JapanPR TIMES Last Origin introduces new skins “Sparkling Sleepwear” and “Fluffy Pajamas”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107358Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:10:53 +0900JapanPR TIMES Stamps become “art to carry with you.” Official original goods featuring stamp designs go on salehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107361Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sponsors the 3rd Sports & Nutrition Festahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107360Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Report on the Bukatsu Plus Mikawa Workshop: Envisioning the Future of Community-Based Expansion of School Club Activitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107359Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES エルザ ジャパン、英OLO Robotics社と販売代理店契約を締結https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107362Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:09:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES Who took the grand prize this summer? The software users truly choose now: Grand Prix winners announced for the 46th Vector Pro Regi Awards!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107363Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:07:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES 選挙ドットコムは「沖縄県知事選挙 立候補予定者公開討論会」を8月23日（日）19時より開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107364Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:07:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES With cumulative donations topping ¥600 million, the workplace-giving social contribution program “Wonder Dollar Donation” marks its 20-year milestonehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107365Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:06:25 +0900JapanPR TIMES From “speaking” to “getting the message across”: Inside sales training to improve the quality of phone communications!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107366Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:06:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Jewelry brand Hirotaka introduces the AMBER SPEAR earringshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107367https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107367Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:05:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES September is Dementia Awareness Month: The dementia support tool “Oboeteiru Techou” will exhibit at the Samukawa Orange Festa on Sept. 12 (Saturday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107368Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:05:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES 『2026 JUNG ILWOO 20th Anniversary Show in JAPAN ～Still with You～』本日8/20(木)18時より一般販売(先着)受付開始！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107369https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107369Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:04:52 +0900JapanPR TIMES 発売後即完売*の話題作！”塗る疑似皮膚膜”で目袋ケアできる、リバイタルの目もと用パックが待望の再販売 ～2026年9月21日（月）より数量限定・資生堂オンラインストア限定で発売～https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107370https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107370Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:03:38 +0900JapanPR TIMES Support for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake: Volunteer opportunities related to disaster-area relief, including support for local children and remote participation, are now being listedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107371https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107371Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:02:35 +0900JapanPR TIMES AI Dock, the first company created through BEC’s company creation initiative, launches its AI Dock preventive healthcare service combining full-body scans and AI, and raises approximately ¥260 million in a seed roundhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107372https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107372Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:01:38 +0900JapanPR TIMES Official release of Tokyo Map, which lets users view a range of map information useful for residents’ daily lives in one placehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107373https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107373Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:01:31 +0900JapanPR TIMES Winners announced in a game development contest themed around the YouTube channel Sansan Kids, which has more than 2 million subscribers! Play the award-winning game worlds full of exciting experiences in テラビット!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107374https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107374Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:44 +0900JapanPR TIMES ドイツ伝統工芸織物シュニール織のブランド「FEILER(フェイラー)」【VERY10月号掲載】2026年9月7日(月)発売親子リンクで学校生活を楽しめるアイテム「＃学校フェイラー」に新作が登場！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107375https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107375Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:42 +0900JapanPR TIMES New role discovered for the skin defense molecule LL-37 in suppressing melanoma progressionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107376https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107376Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:36 +0900JapanPR TIMES ADEKA boosts production capacity for photoacid generators used in advanced photoresistshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107377https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107377Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:29 +0900JapanPR TIMES ColorSing’s first event offering a chance to perform at an outdoor festival in Tokyo! Compete for the right to perform as the opening act at the hugely popular outdoor music festival TOKYO ISLAND 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107378https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107378Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES The winner of the “KNOCKERS -Fukuoka New Generation Music Contest -” has been announced!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107379https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107379Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES HOTEL IL PALAZZO, Japan’s first design hotel, launches new bakery brand IL PALAZZO BAKERYhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107380https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107380Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:22 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Turning preventive healthcare into a story.” AI Dock, a preventive healthcare service combining full-body scans and AI, launches officially and raises approximately ¥260 million in a seed roundhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107381https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107381Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:16 +0900JapanPR TIMES The reality of “wellness confusion” among people unsure what health and beauty products to choosehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107382https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107382Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES Mahjong tiles become cute, puffy stickers! Mahjong table manufacturer 大洋技研’s AMOS releases “Mahjong TOY TOY Stickers”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107595https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107595Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Tomin,” a liquid rapid freezer adopted by more than 4,000 companies*, registered as a product eligible for the 中小企業省力化投資補助金（カタログ注文型）https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107594https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107594Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The Value partners with Cotel AI株式会社 to jointly launch “Hotelabo,” an online training platform specializing in the hotel industryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107593https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107593Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES More than 45% of people who bought a car in the past 3 years with resale value in mind said they “allow” some form of smoking in the car, whether e-cigarettes or conventional cigarettes!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107592Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Heatstroke prevention] Women’s heat-protection wear “L.C.L Cooler Jacket 2027” set for releasehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107591https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107591Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Cotel AI partners with 株式会社The Value to jointly launch “Hotelabo,” an online training platform specializing in the hotel industryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107590https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107590Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A new cultural hub is coming to Jiyugaoka! “mimimi” to open in early October 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107589https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107589Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Oisix’s “Delicious Vegetables and Delicious Meals” to launch on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107464https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107464Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Nationwide child support consultation event to be heldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107457https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107457Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “YADO/Re Yakuin,” an urban-stay hotel in Yakuin, Fukuoka, set to open Monday, Sept. 14, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107456https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107456Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES From Fukuyama: “How can we create spaces that inspire local people to give things a try?” A pre-event will be held on Sept. 17, followed by a 5-session facilitation course starting in Octoberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107455https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107455Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Reze releases feature to import returned medical claims into its billing-workspacehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107454https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107454Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [From age 32 to 80, 44 contestants selected from across Japan] Japan’s representative for Mrs. Universe Japan 2026 named! Yuko Yoshimura (56), an executive at a company that publishes a free paper in Yamagata, wins the grand prix.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107453https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260820-15/index-en-p3.html#n2107453Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Second lineup announcement for “つるまち文化祭 2026”! 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