AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-26 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 3 of 10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 850 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 114 items from 6 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Adults save ¥1,000! Students can have fun for ¥1,500! The “Parents, Do Your Best! Parent-Child Sports Day Pack” and “Student-Only Blowout Student Discount” launch at トンデミ locations nationwide on Tuesday, September 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248056https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248056Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Big-Buy Ultra SALE] エクスプライス株式会社 to hold a super-value event at its 3 Yahoo! stores, featuring daily ¥399 deals and limited-time points boosts of up to 5%! Starts at 12 on Wednesday, August 26, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248055https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248055Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Dentsu Soken implements its integrated HCM solution “POSITIVE” as the core HR system for 3 companies in the Nomura Real Estate Grouphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248054https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248054Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES オトナリマート launches “Koji Smoothie,” a new series of original counter drinks to support gut and skin health, in 3 flavorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248053https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248053Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Terrada Warehouse to present “After Light,” featuring 3 contemporary artists—今西真也, 志村諭佳, and 金氏徹平—at BONDED GALLERY starting Friday, October 2, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248052https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248052Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [KFC’s first “chicken to enjoy with sauce” makes its debut] Snack chicken “Crazy Dip Chicken,” served with 3 kinds of dipping sauce, goes on sale in limited quantities starting Wednesday, September 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248051https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248051Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Online event on Tuesday, September 29] Employment policy decided! What lies ahead for “autonomous and diverse ways of working” and “AI collaboration”? — Revisions to the Labor Standards Act and the direction of AI, autonomous work, side jobs and concurrent employment, with leading exampleshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248050https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248050Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES All-night Halloween music festival “SPOOKY PUMPKIN 2026,” held for one night only at サンリオピューロランド, announces its full lineup of 74 artists!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248049https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248049Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 6 participants have been selected for the first half of fiscal 2026 for the “K-NIC Startup Hands on Program,” an accelerator program for deep-tech startups.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248048https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248048Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 地方銀行を対象としたNPS®ベンチマーク調査2026の結果を発表。NPSおすすめランキング1位は2年連続で伊予銀行https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248047https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248047Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A handkerchief with a playful touch is now available from CLASSICS the Small Luxury, featuring an owl whose eyes glow softly in the darkhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248046https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248046Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A community-building initiative proposed by young employees! Machida Store’s 50th anniversary “Memorable Moments Project”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248045https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248045Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Interview with Risa Yoshiki, a mother of 2: candidly discussing elementary school entrance exams, parenting with her husband, and her own experience of school nonattendance [ママスタセレクト]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248044https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248044Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “TOKYO BLOCKS PARK! 2026 — Cooling Off in the Alley” to turn the alleyways of Yaesu, in front of Tokyo Station, into a “symbol of the neighborhood”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248043https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248043Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A chance to showcase your company’s appeal to the fullest! Entries featuring a company song are also welcome! Applications are open for groups to compete in the corporate singing competitionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248042https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248042Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Overseas Business ‘Practical’ MBA: Concept Validation” — New e-learning course now available | How to validate in order to gain the “right learning” rather than the “right product” (INSIGHT ACADEMY)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248041https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248041Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Developed a system for sharing on-site conditions to speed up situational awareness and decision-making when responding to disruptions at social infrastructure sites, including railways, power and telecommunicationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248040https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248040Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES エフサステクノロジーズ and NTT西日本 make domestically developed LLM “tsuzumi 2” available on the on-premises generative AI platform “Private AI Platform on PRIMERGY”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248039https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248039Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [New Store Information] Kushikatsu Tanaka Furukawa store opens on Aug. 26 (Wed.)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248038https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248038Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Finatext launches “AI Workflow Platform” and “Inspire MCP Server” on its insurance business platform Inspirehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248037https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248037Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Tamba-Sasayama Black Soybeans] An activity launches to harvest “miracle edamame,” available to enjoy for only 2–3 weeks a yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248036https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248036Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Improved website navigation] Electric mobility manufacturer 株式会社ブレイズ gives its portal site a major revamp!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248035https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248035Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Anker Japan] Provides more than 1,500 units in support of areas affected by the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake”; also newly offers the Anker Power Bag 2026 emergency kithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248034https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248034Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “GGGP (Gundam Game Grand Prix) 2026,” an esports tournament with total prize money of ¥10 million, held by the team “2024 Rematch,” takes the title!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248033https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248033Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sanko Estate provides end-to-end support for Born Digital’s headquarters relocation, from defining work styles and space requirements to property selection, brokerage and project managementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248032https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248032Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Mama & Kids Baby Milky Lotion (Extra Moisture)” to go on sale early at アカチャンホンポ from Aug. 28 (Fri.)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248031https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248031Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES October 10 is “Baby Day”: A special event featuring crawling races, calendar photo sessions and other activities for parents and children!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248030Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Belluna Gourmet’s sake mail-order store “I Want to Drink Delicious Sake” achieves No. 1 in domestic sake e-commerce sales for 10 consecutive years!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248029Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A new pudding with a flavor reminiscent of a Japanese parfait!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248028Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The popular series, with cumulative sales topping 4 million units※, evolves further in response to customer requests! Enjoy a reward just for yourself at the end of 1 day. The 3-product “Kewpie’s Eggs: Eat with Sauce” series is revamped with a smooth, soft-boiled texturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248027Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A sweet autumn treat. Enjoy autumn flavors to finish your sushi meal. 4 autumn-limited sweets featuring chestnuts, sweet potatoes and Shine Muscat grapes! On sale for a limited time at にぎりの徳兵衛 and 海鮮アトム from Sept. 1 (Tue.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248026Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES On Friday, Sept. 11, we will co-host “[Yamaha × AmiVoice Seminar] Experience high-performance microphones firsthand in Yokohama! A seminar on maximizing the effectiveness of AI meeting-minutes tools.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248025Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A new fragrance, “204 Velvet Fig,” arrives from 〈ボン パフューマー〉, with a contrast of milky fig and fresh edamame in its scenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248024https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248024Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES アリオを展開する商業ディベロッパーのクリエイトリンクが契約AXサービス「Contract One」を導入https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248023https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248023Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Study finds that continued intake of cumin extract may support cognitive function in older adultshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248022https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248022Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “The Soldier Husband and Radish Wife,” a nostalgic pure-love story with more than 13 million likes on Piccoma, joins the “Piccoma Lottery”! On sale from Aug. 26 (Wed.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248021https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248021Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Hotel Selection Osechi 2027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248020https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248020Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「資生堂パーラー」 支店レストランにて、秋の訪れとともに楽しむ旬の恵み「秋の味覚フェア」開催！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248019https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248019Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ＜Event report＞The largest event in Qoo10 history！Domestic sellers from every category invited to “Qoo10 Seller Conference 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248018https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248018Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Noxiera，a functional suitcase with a subtle metallic sheen to brighten your travels，debuts from Jewelna Rosehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248017https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248017Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Disclosure based on the recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248016https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248016Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES His name and color at your fingertips. An oath ring that weaves the story of two people. Engagement and wedding rings featured in “Olympia Soirée: Sakura Letters from Tenkyujima” now available as products！Character-model wedding rings are delivered in the size of his left ring fingerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248015https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248015Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [マリメッコ] A pop-up shop featuring new Maridenim styles，coats and jackets will open at Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store. Limited-edition and advance-sale items will be available，along with a novelty fair.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248014https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248014Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [SALONIA] New hair irons with a “fresh glossy finish” that create loose curls：the brand’s first ＜38 mm curling iron＞ and ＜2WAY straightening and curling iron＞https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248013Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Adecco launches “Work Start Support Campaign via LINE”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248012https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248012Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [なか卯] The indulgent “uni-don!!” is back this year！Enjoy the rich umami and briny aroma in the “Uni Bowl” and “Uni and Tuna Bowl”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248011https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248011Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Launch of 4 models of the “RORO” fully automatic washing machine equipped with a DDM inverterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248010https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248010Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES コスモスベリーズ加盟店団体「ローカルプラットフォームおきゆい」が宜野湾市と連携協定を締結！経済支援が必要な世帯へリユース家電を無償で提供https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248009https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248009Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sushi restaurant soy sauce in a dessert！かっぱ寿司 launches 3 autumn treat desserts made with its original “Soy Sauce Caramel Ice Cream”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248008https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2248008Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Excitement is already building ahead of release！] The latest volume of the hugely popular children’s book series，with more than 350,000 copies sold，“History Ghostbusters ⑫: The Eraser Squad’s Wacky Journey!?” goes on salehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247935https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247935Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Utsuke”，the meat dipping udon restaurant，serves up an autumn bowl to savor with its rich umami and depth. Limited-time menu item：“Mixed Udon with Sakura Shrimp，Whitebait and Moon-Viewing Grated Yam”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247934Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “ウルフギャング・ステーキハウス” Roppongi restaurant：This autumn，savor the best of meat in the “Autumn Meat Feast Course”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247933Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Expand the gear in the NESTOUT outdoor brand series for easier use！New carabiner strap and clamp armhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247932Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES So thin you’ll forget it’s charging！New cable-free wireless-charging mobile batteries：a 5,000mAh model approximately 8.5mm thin and a 3,000mAh model thinner than iPhone17https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247931Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Silent design refreshed for the first time in 5 years! New silent keyboard delivers a solid typing feel while reducing typing noise by 90% compared with standard modelshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247930https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247930Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Keep your desk tidy with a slim clamp! New gas-spring monitor arm makes the most of the space under your monitorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247929https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247929Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A coupon for 80% off Discover business books, including popular titles, is now available on 楽天Kobo!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247928https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247928Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「やよい軒」店内BGMオリジナルコンテンツ『ミュージックギグ』9月はマカロニえんぴつさんが登場！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247927https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247927Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「ほっともっと」 brings great value day and night! New “550 (Go-Go) Lunch” meals packed with satisfaction: Beef Yakiniku Value Bento Lunch, Ginger Pork Value Bento Lunch, and Chicken Cutlet Value Bento Lunchhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247926https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247926Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 40% of parents want their children to develop “expressive skills”; children who enjoy reading also tend to enjoy writinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247925https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247925Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【ニトリのアパレルブランドN+】1,990円。1枚で表情が変わる！前後2wayネックデザインカットソーが新登場！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247924https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247924Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【New wisdom for the second half of life, from intellectual giant Haruaki Deguchi】A much-anticipated guide to life and death uses data to unravel anxieties about aging and death: “Taking a Fact-Based Look at Aging and Death” set for release!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247923https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247923Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【翠嵐 ラグジュアリーコレクションホテル 京都】An autumn menu arrives for the fermentation-themed “Japanese Afternoon Tea,” celebrating the wisdom of fermentationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247922https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247922Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Earl Grey & Peach,” a new fragrance from 「ハミングフレア」 that captures fragrance trends among younger consumers, launches August 29, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247921https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247921Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 松木美定’s long-awaited 2nd album, “The Night Atelier,” arrives 9/23, 3 years after the previous one! Lead single “Late Show (Writer’s Cut)” is released digitally today, 8/26!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247920https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247920Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The 5th “Mirai Pitch” pitch event to be heldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247919Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Nara 蔦屋書店】A talk event with photographer Naoki Ishikawa marking the publication of “Asuka | Fujiwara” will be held on 9/23 (Wed.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247918Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 10月３日（土） 横浜市鶴見区制100周年プレ・イヤーイベント「伝えたい鶴見 これからの鶴見」を開催します！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247917https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247917Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Moon viewing】A taste test of “full moon sweets”! 「鎌倉五郎本店」 unveils a new “Moon-Viewing Tin” featuring an irresistibly cute rabbit beneath the autumn harvest moonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247916Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【CODE A】26AW POP UP SHOP to be held at Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 4F, starting September 2 (Wed.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247915Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Amazon launches its Career Choice workforce education program in Japan, expanding investment in employees’ career developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247914Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Banta Cafe】See, touch, and taste Okinawan crafts at the autumn event “Seaside Yachimun Market.” This year brings a new “Yachimun Afternoon Tea” served with yachimun pottery!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247913Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES テレビ東京 is producing “Peropero★Sparkles,” illustrated by せきやゆりえ, an illustrator hugely popular for her characters with large, sparkling eyes; an anime adaptation has also been confirmedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247912Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【リーガロイヤルホテル京都】Sale of “Restaurant Premium Coupons” to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the renovationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247911https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247911Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Announces “Mynavi 2027 Graduates: University Student Career Intentions Survey, July <About Scholarships>”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247910https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247910Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【TAC Certified Public Accountant】Videos analyzing the Reiwa 8 Certified Public Accountant Examination essay exam by TAC instructors to be released starting tomorrow, Aug. 27 (Thu)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247909https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247909Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Pet博2026 Osaka】The hugely popular pet event will be held at INTEX Osaka during Silver Week!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247908Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES エイチームグループ receives “Eruboshi Certification” in recognition of its efforts to promote women's successhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247907https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247907Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【8/31（月）まで！！】TAC不動産鑑定士 25歳以下は対象コースが最大10万円割引！「U25割引キャンペーン」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247906https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247906Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Celebrate the release of RIIZE The 3rd Japan Single “Sunburst”! Sing “Sunburst” at JOYSOUND karaoke for a chance to win an original tambourine!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247905Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES About half of respondents are dissatisfied with storage space at home. Seasonal items top the list of things they have trouble storing, at 46.8%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247904https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247904Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A special event hosted by “fibona,” created by 資生堂’s research institute, will feature a panel discussion and a special 16K video screening on the theme of “Space × Wellness”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247903Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The West “creates” history, while in Japan history “comes to be”—Keishi Saeki explores Japan’s distinctive spiritual history in “The Japanese Spirit II: A Historical Consciousness of ‘Onozukara,’” on sale today, Aug. 26.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247902Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Buson Yosa was an extraordinary talent who mastered two disciplines in his lifetime: haiku and painting. Haiku poet Madoka Mayuzumi explores his artistic vision and character in “Buson: Discoverer of the Beauty of Everyday Life,” released today by 新潮社.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247901Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Hiroyuki Kurokawa exposes every aspect of “Tokuryu” crime! The gripping crime thriller “Quicksand” goes on sale today, Aug. 26 (Wed)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247900Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【こたけ正義感・五十嵐律人も絶賛！】結城真一郎さん最新ミステリ『少年ABCの完璧な選択』、本日8月26日(水)ついに発売！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247899Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES About half prioritize “quality and technical capabilities” when choosing an outsourcing partner for processing and manufacturing. However, 56% worry they “can’t assess technical capabilities” when searchinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247898https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247898Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Survey of custom-home buyers】More than 90% prioritize “freedom of choice,” yet about 40% say “it wasn’t as flexible as I expected”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247897https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247897Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 好みの袴コーデ1位は「シンプル・上品」で34.0%が最多に。一方で53.5%が「他人とかぶらないことは重要」と回答https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247896https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247896Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Momoko Sakura’s goofy, delightful everyday life is guaranteed to make you laugh out loud! Her latest essay, “Fujisan,” featuring precious “picture diaries,” is released today.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247895https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247895Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【本日発売】ミランダ・ジュライによる9年ぶりの最新長篇『はいつくばって』（岸本佐知子訳／新潮クレスト・ブックス）が本日発売！テーマはずばり「中年」＆「更年期」！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247894https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247894Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Whimsical Capsule,” a collection commemorating the 100th anniversary of Shinichi Hoshi’s birth, will be released by 新潮文庫 on August 28. It includes essays never before published in book form and newly discovered flash fiction!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247893https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247893Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Everything about renovation and DIY is here!] \\From 85㎡ to just 25㎡!\\ Cover design unveiled for “Living Small: A Rich Life in 25㎡” (Haruko Ohkina).https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247892https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247892Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 森 香澄’s first beauty book, “How to Create Strategic Cuteness” (published by Shogakukan), will have an additional printing before its release.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247891https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247891Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【グランドニッコー淡路】2026年9月1日（火）11:00より「年末年始ご宿泊プラン」を販売https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247890https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247890Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES DIANA Bunko’s “The ‘Faceless’ Background Extra Lady Accidentally Picks Up a Villainous Young Master: Since You Saved My Life, You Must Take Responsibility to the End” goes on sale August 26, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247889https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247889Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Winner of the Net Novel Award! A gentle fantasy romance in another world, woven in a library. “The Great Sage’s Sacred Library 1” published as an August release from Izumi Novels.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247888https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247888Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The 「インプレスグループ」 Zone returns to Maker Faire Tokyo this year! Highlights include 3D-printing exhibits, AI experiences, quizzes and book sales.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247887https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247887Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES MORE MORE JUMP! releases its 13th single, “If Your Sky Should Weep / Polar Star,” today!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247886https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247886Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Does an “unbalanced information diet” lead to smartphone addiction? Reprint decided for “I Was Just Looking at My Phone!”—a book that helps parents and children learn by comparing information to food.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247885https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260826-09/index-en-p3.html#n2247885Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES