AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-21 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 4https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 196 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 154 items from 6 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Donny 1 Grand Prix is here! The signature segment from TV Aichi's information program “Kin Doniichi” heads to a festival event! The venue will also feature “Manzai Karaoke,” where anyone can try performing manzai!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137465https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137465Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Literary label ことのは文庫 celebrates its 7th anniversary! “Favorite Buddy Fair” offers photo-ID-style cards (all 6 types) at bookstores!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137464https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137464Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES New Jersey, featured in the in-game “Lodgings” content in Azur Lane, is now a figure. Preorders are being accepted at あみあみ.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137463https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137463Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Don't let “asking someone to repeat themselves” become a reason to withdraw from conversation. Cearvol announces Liberte, an open-ear cuff-style sound amplifierhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137468https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137468Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:09:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Reciprocal free offering launched] BarterMatch has launched a reciprocal free offering of “Turning Executive Interviews into Media Content,” provided by 株式会社ロードマップhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137469https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137469Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:07:18 +0900JapanPR TIMES “On Air!” × カラオケの鉄人 collaboration’s second installment is coming!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137470https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137470Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:03:31 +0900JapanPR TIMES The “Semiannual Closing Summer Sale” on affordable refurbished used PCs is on now! PCバル adds generation-specific “favorite PCs” at sale-only prices, with a last chance for the remaining 10 days through the end of Augusthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137471https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137471Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:03:26 +0900JapanPR TIMES Applications open for the Sakai Startup Acceleration Program 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137472https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137472Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:03:03 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Mutual free service offering begins] BarterMatch has begun mutually offering FirstPayment®, provided by 株式会社ファーストディグリー, free of chargehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137473https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137473Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:02:20 +0900JapanPR TIMES 『STRANGER THAN HEAVEN』: Star-studded stage guests confirmed for the セガ／アトラス booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026. Yu Shirota and Dean Fujioka will appear on the final day's stage!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137474https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137474Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:01:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【福岡県 Prefectural Government】Japan's first! Applications open for sustainable (used) EV leases for individuals and businesses, with lightweight EVs added!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137475https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137475Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:45 +0900JapanPR TIMES Fuller receives the 43rd Niigata Prefecture Economic Promotion Awardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137476https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137476Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【BSフジ】A 2-hour special on ZARD, marking 35 years since their debut! 『輝き続けるZARD』 broadcast confirmed! Sunday, August 30, 2026, 19:00–20:55https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137588https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137588Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A collaboration event featuring the 『Danganronpa』 series, 『Sanrio Characters』 and illustrator 望月けい is set to take placehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137545https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137545Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Rising young actor 松本怜生 stars in 乃紫's new song “LとR” music video! A new story born from music, brought to life through his expressive actinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137544https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137544Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The charming 「11ぴきのねこ」 cats, even for grown-ups. First collaboration items with 神戸レタス go on salehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137543https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137543Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【OXO Project】Korean hybrid beauty brand “sohme（ソミ）” holds its first offline experience in Japan in Omotesandohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137542https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137542Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 『Clash Royale』 is seeking submissions for its first-ever “Rage” emote!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137541https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137541Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Korean actor Park Seo-ham, who has drawn attention for 『Semantic Error』, 『River Where the Moon Rises』 and 『Give You the Universe』, to hold his first solo fan meeting in Japan in Yurakucho on Saturday, 11/14! Advance ticket lottery starts Saturday, 8/22https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137540https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137540Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 『The “I Kind of Get It” Exhibition 2 + The “Way Too Small!” Exhibition』 coming to Kyoto and Matsuyama! Now open to great acclaim in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya and Osaka!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137539https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137539Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Voice actor Yoshimasa Hosoya confirmed as the audio guide narrator for “The Exhibition You Can See If You Have the Sight.” Official trailer, venue map and merchandise unveiled!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137538https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137538Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A special exhibition offering an immersive experience of the world of the anime 北斗の拳 -FIST OF THE NORTH STAR- opens tomorrow, Saturday, August 22! Special exhibition for 北斗の拳 -FIST OF THE NORTH STAR-https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137537https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137537Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES VEILANCE 2026 Fall & Winter: Wrap up in warmth for autumn and winter in the city. “Men's Pick Up Collection”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137536https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137536Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Reducing the number of people who say “I didn’t know,” primarily through transit advertising. Searches for “Miita” reach 250% of the same month last yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137535https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137535Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Special event for Sarasa’s popular podcast “Live Bluesy Radio” set for September 11https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137534https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137534Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Orders open today for collaboration items with the world-famous rock band The Rolling Stoneshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137533https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137533Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【moz(モズ)】New fall colors, camel and orange, join the lineup! This spacious tote holds B4-size items and enough belongings for a 1-night trip, with a capacity of about 14L. Its 9 useful pockets keep belongings neatly organized, making it a reliable everyday bag for commuting, school, and travelhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137532https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137532Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Sold Out】CAMEL enriches people’s present lives and future prospects: CAMEL “CAMEL Issue 81: Yamaguchi Nagato City Grid-Connected Battery Series Sold Out”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137531https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137531Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES FAVOY, a project offering a taste of the fragmented world of online music all at once. Its 3rd edition will be held at GORILLA HALL OSAKA on September 19 (Sat.) and 20 (Sun.).https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137530https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137530Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【入間市, Saitama Prefecture】Official TikTok for the 60th anniversary of the city’s founding “Ryokusui Project” goes viral, surpassing 130,000 views in just 10 days! A TikTok contest is underway, bringing Japan together through a new school song!!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137529https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137529Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Konoka Matsuda makes her first appearance as an assistant in the final round of “MX Grand Prix 2026: Battle to Determine the Eccentric Comedian”! September 6 (Sun.), 19:00–21:00【Live broadcast】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137528https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137528Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【ステーキのあさくま】Meat Day customer appreciation event! All 3 cuts—sirloin, tenderloin, and rump—are 50% larger! Only on August 29 (Sat.) and 30 (Sun.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137527https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137527Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A limited-edition easy-to-carry spot-shading palette from muice, produced by beauty video creator かわにしみき! Limited-edition shades of popular items are also availablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137526https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137526Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES First-ever collaboration between “Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-” and “山下本気うどん”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137525https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137525Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Shifting priorities when choosing a mobile battery. “Safety” tops the list at 38.6%, ahead of “capacity” at 15.4%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137524https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137524Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「壊れやすい」に悩むヘアアイロンユーザーの声に向き合い、高耐久モデルへ。アレティの2WAYヘアアイロン『i679GD』をアップデート!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137523https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137523Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Butterfly Effect,” a crazy bass music party that shatters conventions, is coming! Headliner Subtronics, reigning at the top of today’s bass music scene, makes a comeback!!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137522https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137522Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Choose the area you want to target—around the eyes, along the face line, or around the nostrils—with dermatologist-supervised beauty device TOTALIFT / Totalift, launching 3 models｜Get a 50% OFF coupon to celebrate the launch!【Ur.Salon】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137521Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Special collaboration LIVE by アミューズ's first boys' group of the Reiwa era, The Right Light, coming to the “Taco Bell” Shibuya Dogenzaka location! Collaborative menu returns, with an exclusive LIVE and send-off event for purchasershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137520https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137520Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES TOKIUM launches YouTube channel “ミライ経理,” with Saya Hiyama as MC of the first videohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137519Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Original manuscripts from Fist of the North Star return in triumph to Kichijoji, Tokyo! “Fist of the North Star Original Art Exhibition RETURNS+ ～From the End of the Century to the Heavenly Emperor～” opens at ギャラリーゼノン on Saturday, September 12, 2026; first-ever display of a gold-leaf-adorned Souther artworkhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137518https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137518Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Rare Sake Month】Enjoy the popular rare sake “Aramasa” every day! “Rare Sake Opening Every Day” event runs for a limited time in late August, exclusively at 日本酒原価酒蔵 Jimbochohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137517https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137517Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【おうちにプロ】New “Option Filtering” feature launched!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137516https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137516Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【More than 150g of protein】13 of 24 dishes are meat dishes! VALX’s first “high-protein osechi” opens reservations on August 21, with limited quantities availablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137515https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137515Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Blu-ray & DIGITAL CODE for “2025 LE SSERAFIM TOUR 'EASY CRAZY HOT' ENCORE IN TOKYO DOME” to be released on Wednesday, October 28!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137514https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137514Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【NHKカルチャー】Carrying on tradition and opening up the future. Kabuki actor Ukon Onoe discusses the current state of “expression,” in his own words.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137513https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137513Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 『にゃんこ大戦争』など人気コンテンツが初集結！「にゃんこサマーフェスティバル」名古屋会場イベントレポート 次回は8月29日（土）・30日（日）に横浜会場で開催！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137512https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137512Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【20th anniversary of its release】Voice actor Mitsutaka Itakura, who played Kosuke Tsuda in the animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, to appear! Tokyo’s only film screening event will be held at 新文芸坐 on Saturday, August 29https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137511https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137511Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ◆Celebrating 55 years as an artist and 50 years of dog manga: a volume chronicling the entire career of master artist 高橋よしひろ. Complete art collection “Yoshihiro Takahashi: The World of Dog Manga,” featuring a Ginga Legend Pukupuku sticker as a release commemorative bonus, goes on sale 9/18https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137510https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137510Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「ハリウッド・フェスティバル・オーケストラ ニューイヤーコンサート2027」佐藤隆紀（LE VELVETS）、夏川りみ、新妻聖子 豪華ゲスト出演のプログラムが決定！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137509https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137509Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES DOES announces overseas shows for its 20th debut anniversary: “DOES Live ‘Thanksloving! Overseas’”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137508https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137508Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES SNEAKER LAB to exhibit at “Got Sole Tokyo 2026,” taking place on Aug. 29. A collaborative booth with KIXSIX will feature free sneaker cleaning and a prize-draw promotion for followershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137507https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137507Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Aug. 21 is Bubbly Day] “Make Me More Bubbly” to be adapted into a voice drama! (Starring Soma Saito and Takeo Otsuka) PV video and cast interviews released‼ Manga booklet, limited-edition sets and more♪https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137506https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137506Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Post-event online sales begin for the TV anime “Inu × Boku SS” POP UP SHOP!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137505https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137505Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES POP UP SHOP for the TV anime “Yomi no Tsugai” to open on the 7th floor of Shinjuku Marui Annex!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137504https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137504Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Post-event online sales begin for “Tears of Themis × THEキャラ 5th Anniversary Event: The Only Truth That Moves Your Heart”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137503https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137503Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Post-event online sales begin for “The New Prince of Tennis × THEキャラSHOP”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137502https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137502Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Opens today] Stage photos arrive for the immersive event “A Strange Job Experience: Nighttime School Investigator” [Held Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Aug. 21 to 30]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137501https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137501Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The final show of the girls’ metal band HAGANE’s tour will be broadcast live exclusively on ニコニコ生放送 on Saturday, Aug. 29!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137500https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137500Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES にじさんじ to begin selling “CLUB RETRO” merchandise from 18:00 on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137499https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137499Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ジョルジャ・スミス (Jorja Smith), bringing a fresh sound to the R&B alternative scene, releases her ３rd new album, “What Are The Odds”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137498https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137498Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 新井和輝(King Gnu)×キタニタツヤ、初対談が実現！J-WAVE『SPARK』8月25日(火)24:00～25:00放送https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137497https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137497Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The 3rd and final installment of the traveling rooftop beer garden! “EUROPEAN TABLE” arrives for a limited time from Aug. 26 at “うめだ阪急ビアガーデン2026,” featuring all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137496https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137496Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES This year, it’s 6 straight days of non-stop fun! “テレビ大阪YATAIフェス！2026 supported by サントリー生ビール,” the Kansai region’s largest food and entertainment festivalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137495https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137495Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Commemorating the Aug. 28 release of volume 6 of “I Was Called Useless and Kicked Out of the Craftsmen’s Guild for Being a ‘Clock User,’ but Awakened to My True Power in the Depths of the Dungeon THE COMIC”: Bookstore fair offers a newly illustrated card!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137494https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137494Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A limited-time collaboration cafe is coming to celebrate the 7th anniversary of ことのは文庫, published by マイクロマガジン社! Starting Sept. 1 (Tue.), collaboration menus based on 6 works will be available at Cafe＆Dining Take (カフェドタケ) in Tokyo!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137493https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137493Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Ai Otsuka’s annual anniversary and birthday live show “LOVE IS BORN” will once again be streamed live exclusively on U-NEXT! An SNS watch party will also be held on the day!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137492https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137492Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【阪急うめだ本店】韓国「YG」の30周年記念ポップアップを8月26日(水)より開催。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137491https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137491Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The second installment of an original comedy series by ニッポン放送 × 小林顕作, starring 䋝田圭亮! Stage production “いつかアイツに会いに行く-BEYOND THE MOON-”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137490https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137490Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A listening party celebrating the release of the 7th Album 『BLINGY』, featuring NCT 127 and exclusive voice clips, will be held at AWA Lounge!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137489https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137489Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「メアリー・セレスト」 from アズールレーン is being made into a figure wearing a popular alternate costume!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137488https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137488Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「陽見恵凪」 from 『ライムライト・レモネードジャム』 by ゆずソフト is being made into a giant figure. It will be available as an あみあみ exclusive edition with an extra smiling face part.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137487https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137487Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 山崎怜奈のラジオ番組にラパルフェ、KO1KEYZ DAIKI・RYUJI、永野、TAKARAが登場！ TOKYO FM『山崎怜奈の誰かに話したかったこと。』https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137486https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137486Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ムーンライダーズ announces a campaign celebrating the release of the analog edition of its 50th anniversary album 『e.d morrison』! Featuring a 「TOWER VINYL」 collaboration poster, limited-edition T-shirts and a livestream with signed merchandisehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137485https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137485Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Back after 4 years! Visiting the president of Japan's oldest musical instrument retailer, founded 201 years ago! 『ニッポンの社長と日本の社長 前編・後編』 airs Sunday, Aug. 23 and 30, 22:00–22:30https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137484https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137484Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 『クレイヴ・サーガ 神絆の導師』第15回 極致絆成武闘宴 ハクマ杯開催！3.5周年記念復刻『業物シリーズ』ガチャや期間限定パックも登場！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137483https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137483Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Yuko Araki makes her long-awaited first appearance in ViVi! An “grown-up cute” feature that lets readers enjoy her stunningly fresh look is here ♡https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137482https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137482Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Akihiro Nakagawa confirmed to appear in 『芳雄のミュー Dream Fes.』! General ticket sales start tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 22, at 12:00!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137481https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137481Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The first-ever “ultra-local edition” in the 「地球の歩き方」 series, 『日本橋』, set for release in December 2026! An entire book devoted to an in-depth look at Nihonbashi. Reader reviews are also being solicitedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137480https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137480Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「『Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活』×JR東海 ～Re:ゼロから始める異世界旅行～」が開催決定！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137479https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137479Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Synopsis and preview images released for episode 8 of the TV anime 『BLACK TORCH』, airing Saturday, Aug. 22 at 22:00! An official X follow-and-repost campaign is underway to win an acrylic stand set signed by the cast!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137478https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137478Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Reprinted immediately after launch!】＝LOVE member Hana Oba’s comic essay 『はなコミ！～となりにアイドル～』, depicting “daily life as an idol,” will be reprinted following its great success!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137477https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137477Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [OTOMATE LOGBOOK PAGE02.「9 R.I.P. sequel」] Advance lottery applications open today for オトメイト fan club members and GemTsumu subscription members!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137376https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137376Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:59:45 +0900JapanPR TIMES Shifting new employee training from “teaching procedures” to “development that teaches decision-making through the first assignment” — 10 pages of 『新入社員から始める 判断デザイン』 now availablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137377https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137377Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:59:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES Free tasting of 狭山茶, one of Japan's 三 famed teas! The 「狭山茶テイスティングEVENT」 will be held at ワルツ所沢 on Aug. 22 and 23, with tea farms 「やまとう栗原園」, 「古谷園」 and 「奥富園」 from Sayama participatinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137378https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137378Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:57:15 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Mutual free service launch】BarterMatch has launched reciprocal free access to 「人材紹介会社向けAI求人マッチング」, provided by 株式会社Nexiahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137379https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137379Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:56:27 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake】More than 2,700 bags of support collected. 255DELI continues food assistance, delivering rice balls to the quake-hit Yatsushiro regionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137380https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137380Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:55:37 +0900JapanPR TIMES Consultations from home loan applicants worried about whether they will pass the preliminary screening rose approximately 34% year on year in January-March 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137381https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137381Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:51:35 +0900JapanPR TIMES Start of new product offerings at SBIさくらんぼ支店https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137382https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137382Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:50:56 +0900JapanPR TIMES Standard implementation of LLMO measures begins across all initial website production planshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137383https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137383Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:50:49 +0900JapanPR TIMES The cape avatar “マリアージュゲージ” makes its debut in the Rainbow Roulette in “幻想神域 -Another Fate-”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137388https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137388Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 両備グループ 令和8年熊本地震被災地への支援についてhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137387https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137387Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES スシロー × RSK山陽放送 “金曜ライブ いまドキッ！” team up for the first time! Jointly developing products inspired by local dishes and specialties of Okayama and Kagawa!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137386https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137386Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Implementation of a campaign to strengthen the “Reach Out and Support” initiativehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137385https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137385Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Bomber Girl POP UP SHOP SUCCUBUS BUNNY at あみあみ” opens. New products featuring newly drawn illustrations and a crane game with plush bombs as prizes will be available.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137384https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137384Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES KATITAS, No. 1* in used-home purchases and resales, partners with Yamagata City to promote the circulation of vacant homeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137389https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2137389Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:47:45 +0900JapanPR TIMES 德國副總理批中國藐視貿易規則 預告將採更強硬立場https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2138057https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2138057Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:42:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 宏泰人壽總經理湯維華請辭 資深副總經理邢開國暫代https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2138058https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2138058Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:40:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Brothers in their 7th decade found dead at home in Keelung; police ask prosecutors to conduct autopsies to determine cause of deathhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2138059https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2138059Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:40:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taipei's senior-driver license renewal rate stands at 32.8%; 道安委員 recommends adding service locationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2138053https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260821-18/index-en-p2.html#n2138053Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:38:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA