AI News 180m Report

2026-06-23 12:00–15:00 JST

897 received, 897 listed, 4 sources ・ Page 1 of 9

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 773 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 124 items from 2 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES（723）

Builds communications network for 「東京建物 ぴあ シアター＆カンファレンス」

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original東京建物 ぴあ シアター（806席）
  • 10 meeting rooms
  • A dedicated line for event organizers with speeds of up to 10 Gbps in both directions

Companies mentioned：株式会社ファイバーゲート、ぴあ株式会社、株式会社コングレ、東京建物 ぴあ シアター＆カンファレンス

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株式会社UnReact releases “Simple Customer Information Deletion | Easy Unsubscription Form | Account Deletion,” an app for adding an account cancellation form to Shopify stores

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Basic Plan: $14.99 per month
  • Effectively save the equivalent of 2 months
  • 175 countries worldwide
  • More than 1 million shops

Companies mentioned：株式会社UnReact、Shopify

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Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden: Shichidanka hydrangeas, the rare variety introduced by Siebold, are in bloom; hydrangea garden open for a limited time!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original【開園時間】10：00～17：00（16：30 チケット販売終了）
  • [Admission] Adults (junior high school students and older): 900 yen
  • 【Parking fee】1,000 yen

Companies mentioned：六甲山観光株式会社、阪神電気鉄道株式会社、阪急阪神ホールディングス

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ネクソン announces investment in public-private fund to promote next-generation game development in South Korea

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 250 billion won (approximately 26.3 billion yen[i]) will be contributed
  • Launched the 120 billion won (approximately 12.6 billion yen[i]) Kona Venture Fund VII.
  • The fund includes a 60 billion won investment from 韓国文化体育観光部.
  • Separately, direct investments of up to 130 billion won (approximately 13.7 billion yen[i]) will be made.

Companies mentioned：ネクソン、Nexon Partners Co.,Ltd.、Kona Venture Partners、韓国文化体育観光部

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“Everyone wants to give it: JR East Souvenir Grand Prix 2026” launches!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 60 products entered
  • JRE POINT and prizes will be awarded to a total of 330 people
  • 1,000 JRE POINT points

Companies mentioned：東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、JRE MALL

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What are the “truly effective decarbonization actions” identified from specialist data? Japan’s first game themed around “carbon budgets” launches — nationwide rollout begins in partnership with the National Network for Climate Change Prevention and 金沢工業大学

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • To limit the rise in the Earth’s average temperature to a specific target (within 1.5°C or 2°C)
  • Data book on decarbonized lifestyle choices in 52 cities across Japan: carbon footprints and emissions-reduction effects
  • Players: 3–4
  • Playing time: approximately 25 minutes (5 minutes × 3 rounds + scoring)
  • Recommended age: 10 and older
  • 16 crowdfunding supporters
  • An intermediary support organization whose members include regional centers for climate change prevention activities at 58 locations nationwide

Companies mentioned：株式会社LODU、金沢工業大学、一般社団法人地球温暖化防止全国ネット、株式会社UPDATER、旭化成ホームズ株式会社、国立環境研究所、地球環境戦略研究機関（IGES）

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LIMO, a lifestyle and personal finance news outlet, launches a LINE account media channel

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original今年5月の月間UU（ユニークユーザー）数は1,900万人を超え
  • Capital: ¥1,089,494,376 (including capital reserves)

Companies mentioned：株式会社モニクルリサーチ、LINE

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[Back by popular demand for its 2nd edition] Inclusive food and a realistic doctor experience come to Sapporo on 10/24. Experience and learn about illness and life at “Kokoro no Tomo Festival 2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 200 people attended
  • A program that has attracted a total of more than 3,000 participants
  • In Japan, approximately 1 in 100 children is born with congenital heart disease

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人ハートキッズライフリンク、北海道立子ども総合医療・養育センター、北海道手稲養護学校、株式会社北洋銀行、全国心臓病の子どもを守る会北海道支部、北海道新聞社、北海道教育委員会

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ビザマネ to exhibit at Overseas Business Expo 2026 Osaka

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The event will be held at OMM 2F Exhibition Halls A and B on Thursday, June 25, 2026
  • Original日時：2026年6月25日（木）10:00〜17:00
  • Participation fee: Free (advance registration required)

Companies mentioned：DXHUB株式会社、ビザマネ、海外ビジネスEXPO実行委員会

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[Up to 5 million yen in investment for outstanding participants] Student startup program “PennyShot Club” launches. Nurturing future entrepreneurs by letting them test ideas and technologies on a small scale, with opportunities to receive up to 5 million yen in investment

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Investment of up to 5 million yen
  • Up to 12 weeks
  • Selection period of up to 4 weeks

Companies mentioned：TechHouse.Works株式会社、株式会社PLATINUM INTERACTION、株式会社ハックツ

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Belnatio, a resort hotel in Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture | Marking the hotel’s 30th anniversary with a fresh perspective from young people.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Marking the 30th anniversary of its opening
  • The top 10 entries to advance from the preliminary round
  • 10 selected members
  • Vast grounds spanning 510 ha (equivalent to 109 Tokyo Domes)
  • Held once every 3 years

Companies mentioned：あてま高原リゾートベルナティオ、滋慶学園、TCA東京コミュニケーションアート専門学校、THE SOULMATICS、SOA GOSPEL SINGERS、TCA東京ECO動物海洋専門学校

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[株式会社if] Launch of the “Generative AI Training: Practical Applications Course ①” for businesses | Advanced training on semi-automating entire workflows and building systems that work across organizations; up to 75% subsidized through the Human Resources Development Support Subsidy

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The course runs for 2 months, with a minimum enrollment of 1 person
  • Up to 75% subsidized through the Human Resources Development Support Subsidy
  • Original自己負担額の一例は1名65,000円（税込）
  • Regular price: 215,000 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社if、ChatGPT、Gemini、Claude

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[A stunning fusion of tradition and technology] Yasaka Taxi’s “Gion Festival Kankoboko Taxi” hits the streets of Kyoto!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Number of vehicles in operation: 1
  • Operating period: 1 year from June 15, 2026 (planned)
  • The special-vehicle display in the GO app will run through July 31, 2026
  • The Kankoboko Preservation Association was established as a foundation in 1966 to pass on the traditions of the Gion Festival to future generations
  • It marks its 60th anniversary this year
  • The current float was restored in Tenpo 10 (1839)

Companies mentioned：彌榮自動車株式会社、公益財団法人 函谷鉾保存会、GO株式会社

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[Thailand’s 7th location] Katsu Sushi Katsu Central Northville store to hold its grand opening on July 8, 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Grand opening: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
  • Soft opening: Friday, July 3, 2026
  • A site of approximately 59 rai (approximately 94,000 m²)
  • Total floor area of approximately 210,000 m²

Companies mentioned：株式会社 活美登利、Central Pattana、Central Northville

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ZEN大学 announces results from its inaugural academic year

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • In its inaugural year, it welcomed 4,236 students from all 47 prefectures and overseas
  • The share of students who entered ZEN大学 directly from their 3rd year of high school (including colleges of technology) was 52.8%
  • Students such as those who had taken time off before entering university and students from other universities accounted for 14.6%
  • A total of 350 students received support in the inaugural year
  • 60.9% had household incomes below 3.99 million yen
  • Original400〜499万円が15.4%
  • 116 students selected from a highly competitive applicant pool studied around the world and broadened their horizons
  • The course registration rate was 95.6%
  • The credit completion rate was 72.7%
  • The dropout rate in the inaugural year remained at 5.9%
  • Slack’s monthly active user rate was 96.9% shortly after the university opened
  • It was still 83.4% as of February 2026, at the end of the academic year

Companies mentioned：ZEN大学、日本財団

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[Digital Gallery] Artwork on display inside the 誠品生活 Nihonbashi store — 2nd term of the 1st HACKK TAG Digital Gallery Art Contest @ 誠品生活 Nihonbashi

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 13 works will be exhibited in the 2nd term
  • Exhibition period: Tuesday, June 16, 2026–Tuesday, July 28, 2026
  • ■ Display size: 61 cm × 61 cm (window dimensions), 2 units

Companies mentioned：株式会社IDEABLE WORKS、誠品生活

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RightTouch supports the use of AI for 東北電力’s telephone customer service through “QANT Speak”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • It has a customer base of more than 6 million accounts, primarily across the 6 Tohoku prefectures and Niigata
  • Approximately 1.7 million calls are received annually
  • 99.3% accuracy in intent-based routing

Companies mentioned：RightTouch、東北電力、株式会社プレイド

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テュフズード Japan to speak as a regulatory expert at World Clinical Biomarkers & CDx Summit Japan 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established in 1993

Companies mentioned：テュフズードジャパン株式会社、テュフズード

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With the real estate transaction agent exam becoming more difficult and longer, 日建学院 opens applications for its 2026 practice exams

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • FY2026
  • June 23, 2026
  • 3 types of practice exams

Companies mentioned：日建学院、株式会社建築資料研究社、住宅新報出版

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Notice of Kohei Mochizuki joining on a development-type loan from 横浜 F・マリノス

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The development-type loan runs through June 30, 2027

Companies mentioned：横浜 F・マリノス、テゲバジャーロ宮崎

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About the Gion Festival in Kyoto Station Building

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 7 (Tuesday)–July 31 (Friday), 2026
  • Saturday, July 11, 2026
  • 1st session: 16:00–16:30
  • 2nd session: 17:00–17:30
  • 3rd session: 18:00–18:30
  • July 11 (Saturday), 2026, 13:00–13:40

Companies mentioned：西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、公益財団法人 南観音山保存会、ホテルグランヴィア京都

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＼A special travel plan is now on sale／ Charter 1 car on the outbound Shinkansen between Hakata and Shin-Osaka; special Buddhist services by temples participating in the Nara Yamato Four Temple Pilgrimage aboard the outbound Shinkansen; a journey through the Nara Yamato Four Temple Pilgrimage guided by monks

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 69,800–85,800 yen

Companies mentioned：西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、長谷寺、室生寺、岡寺、安倍文殊院、tabiwa by WESTER、今行きたい旅おとなび 九州版

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Stable transmission even over long distances! 3 fiber-optic HDMI cable products supporting 4K60Hz to go on sale in late June

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Suggested retail price: 12,980 yen (tax included)
  • Suggested retail price: 14,520 yen (tax included)
  • Suggested retail price: 17,380 yen (tax included)
  • Scheduled shipping date: late June 2026

Companies mentioned：ラトックシステム株式会社、ラトックプレミア楽天市場店、ラトックプレミアAmazon店、ラトックプレミアYahoo!店

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Original【家事分担どうしてますか？】性別にかかわりなく、すべての人があらゆる場面で個性と能力を発揮できる社会の実現に向けて…愛知県豊橋市でキャンペーンを実施

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • June 23 (Tuesday) to 29 (Monday) every year is Gender Equality Week
  • Original6月25日（木）夕方17時30分～18時00分頃まで
  • Original豊橋市役所東館1階の市民ギャラリーでは、6月23日（火）から29日（月）まで男女共同参画に関するパネル展示を行います
  • Original豊橋市中央図書館では6月23日（火）から、男女共同参画に関連する図書などを集め、館内で展示します
  • The exhibition runs through July 7 (Tuesday)

Companies mentioned：豊橋市、豊橋女性団体連絡会、豊橋商工会議所女性会

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Original“Z世代の企画屋”による日経クロストレンド新連載「今瀧健登の頭の中」が開始！初回は麻辣湯市場のマーケティング戦略を解説

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Launched on June 17, 2026
  • Opened in Daikanyama at the end of 2025
  • The 2nd installment is scheduled for release during the week of July 13

Companies mentioned：僕と私と株式会社、日経クロストレンド、転転麻辣湯

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Ranks among the top 3 for “Tekigo R Housing” certificates issued for 6 consecutive years, leading the renovation industry with a long track record

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 6,621 cases in fiscal 2025
  • Surpassed a cumulative 87,000 cases in 17 years
  • Continues to maintain an annual volume of more than 1,000 cases
  • Cumulative certificates issued are approaching 20,000
  • As a pioneer in the renovation industry, the company has a track record of more than 30,000 homes
  • [Capital] 2.253 billion yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社インテリックスホールディングス、株式会社インテリックス、一般社団法人リノベーション協議会

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HARUMI FLAG wins the 2026 ULI Asia Pacific Awards for Excellence, an international award recognizing outstanding real estate and urban development projects

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Transformed into a sustainable waterfront city home to about 12,000 people
  • A vast site of about 13 hectares
  • A total of 24 buildings, comprising 5,632 for-sale and rental residences and commercial facilities
  • More than 45,000 members
  • Membership exceeds 2,600
  • Original総開発面積 133,906.26㎡
  • For-sale residential district: 4,145 units
  • Rental residential district: 1,487 units

Companies mentioned：HARUMI FLAG、ULI、Urban Land Institute、三井不動産株式会社

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Calling all kids who love vegetables and fruit! A delicious, festival-style event packed with treats will be held at Michi-no-Eki Toyohashi

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original２０２４年の市町村別農業産出額（推計）は豊橋市が全国１５位
  • Original田原市は２位と

Companies mentioned：豊橋市、田原市、株式会社道の駅とよはし、豊橋田原広域農業推進会議、豊橋農業協同組合、愛知みなみ農業協同組合

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Applications open for the FY Reiwa 8 technology development support program for promoting new energy

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original助成額 ： １グループあたり最大30億円
  • Total project costs must be at least 1 billion yen to apply
  • Grant rate: up to 2/3 of eligible expenses

Companies mentioned：公益財団法人 東京都環境公社、京セラ株式会社

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ネットマーブル to hold an official livestream tomorrow, June 24 (Wednesday), at 19:00, revealing the official release date and roadmap for its latest MMORPG, VAMPIR!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Official release planned for July
  • Ranked 1st in sales rankings on both Google Play and the App Store
  • 100,000,000 gold

Companies mentioned：ネットマーブル、ネットマーブルジャパン株式会社、Netmarble Neo Inc.、Netmarble Corp.、Kabam、SpinX Games、Jam City、HYBE、NCSOFT、Apple Inc.、Google LLC

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[Osaka, July 24] Seminar on cyber regulatory compliance for manufacturers. Integrated strategies for regulations, products and OT sites in anticipation of JC-STAR/CRA

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A security measures seminar for manufacturers will be held on July 24 (Friday), 2026
  • 15:00–17:30 (registration opens at 14:00)
  • Capital: ¥1.632 billion

Companies mentioned：福西電機株式会社、サイバートラスト株式会社、Moxa Japan合同会社、パナソニックグループ

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System integration with SmartHR launches for イーウェル’s 3 employee benefits services: WELBOX, Cafeteria Plan and SumaCafe

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Number of employees: 1,096 (as of April 2026)
  • Capital: ¥499,992,500
  • Capital: 100 million yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社イーウェル、SmartHR、株式会社SmartHR

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日本プロジェクトソリューションズ株式会社 opens プロシアグループ’s onboarding training program, “Prosia Business School,” to prospective employees as a special offering

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Limited to 5 participants in a special enrollment category
  • At the session scheduled for July 16 (Thursday), 2026
  • Thursday, July 16, 2026

Companies mentioned：日本プロジェクトソリューションズ株式会社、プロシアグループ

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Bringing the marvel of the internal combustion engine to your desk. BLDB launches in Japan a “metal V8 and inline-4 engine-powered art model” that captures the soul of the automobile

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3D metal puzzle: 500-piece V8 engine
  • The substantial weight of metal, felt the moment you pick it up (about 1 kg or more)
  • Ultra-precise CNC machining with tolerances of 0.1 mm or less

Companies mentioned：BLDB、碩輝網絡貿易有限公司

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【Online seminar event “Commerce NEXT” starts streaming tomorrow】Don’t forget to register in advance to receive the “TOP200” and “archive” benefits!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A full lineup of 18 seminars
  • Archive viewing period: June 26–July 24

Companies mentioned：日本流通産業新聞社、日本ネット経済新聞、日本ロレアル、ワールド、キューサイ、THE RICH、LINEヤフー、TikTok Shop、アイリスプラザ、ユーグレナ、スピック

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【JAF Tokyo】Event for elementary school students at タカノフルーツ; first collaboration with Ukiha City, Fukuoka Prefecture, promoting local fruit including Kyoho grapes and pears

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • At the previous event, 82 groups applied for the 16 available places
  • Event application deadline: July 22 (Wednesday) at 23:59

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 日本自動車連盟、JAF、タカノフルーツパーラー、やまんどん、弘農園

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Full-scale launch of self-service identity verification processing for ongoing customer management using ATMs

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Expanded to 5 branches in addition to the head office sales department

Companies mentioned：西尾信用金庫、日立チャネルソリューションズ株式会社

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【For elementary, junior high and high school students】- Risshisha SUKI-1 GRAND PRIX - Manga and illustration contest

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Entries are being accepted through Friday, July 31, 2026.
  • Awards ceremony: Scheduled for Sunday, August 30, 2026

Companies mentioned：学校法人立志舎、青心社、スタジオジブリ、TAC

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The book that touched Nobel Prize-winning author Han Kang's heartstrings, Piano at Dawn. The words she wrote in her notebook until 3 days before her death are truly a diary of life. [Reprint]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • B6 format, 272 pages
  • List price: 2,420 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社CEメディアハウス、株式会社C-パブリッシングサービス、Amazon、楽天ブックス

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富士ソフト to exhibit at AWS Summit Japan 2026 — proposing cloud migration using Amazon EVS and generative AI together

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2026年6月25日（木）・26日（金）
  • 富士ソフト booth: Hall 4-6, P034

Companies mentioned：富士ソフト、アマゾン ウェブ サービス、AWS、VMware、Amazon EVS

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COROS renews partnership agreement with TWOLAPS

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：COROS、TWOLAPS、株式会社TWOLAPS、MDC、青野氏、横田氏

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Turn a pristine white plate into a palette of your own colors. The Summer Palette Collection kicks off Wednesday, July 1, at Salon de Sweets in Maihama, Chiba!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Weekday lunch: Adults 2,490 yen (2,739 yen including tax)
  • Weekday dinner: Adults 2,990 yen (3,289 yen including tax)

Companies mentioned：株式会社クリエイト・レストランツ・ホールディングス、株式会社クリエイト・ダイニング、Salon de Sweets、東京ディズニーリゾート、イクスピアリ

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5 working vehicles combine into the ultimate robot! A dream-come-true combining robot launches in June

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Suggested retail price: ￥1,980 (tax included)
  • Suggested retail price: ¥1,280 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社ハック

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Epson evolves moving experiences into memories to take home

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The period runs from June to September.

Companies mentioned：エプソン販売株式会社、株式会社ファイターズ スポーツ＆エンターテイメント、北海道日本ハムファイターズ

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Seeking care facilities eager to introduce care robots (residential facilities and monitoring)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 12 facilities
  • From Tuesday, June 23, Reiwa 8, through Thursday, July 23

Companies mentioned：神奈川県、株式会社善光総合研究所

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Original【事例公開】1万人を巻き込む荏原製作所の法務改革、案件数25%増・人員減のなかで「10営業日以内の回答率」を57%から89%へ大幅改善。

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • From 57% to 89%
  • On a scale of 10,000 people
  • The team shrank by 1–2 members
  • Approximately 30% reduction in workload

Companies mentioned：MNTSQ株式会社、荏原製作所

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Naphtha supply concerns: 51.7% are preparing for risks by securing inventory. Buyers are building inventories as suppliers select customers, while disparities in response capacity based on profitability become increasingly clear.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Securing inventory
  • Rising procurement costs
  • Unstable procurement
  • Number of companies providing valid responses
  • Growing impact
  • Longer lead times
  • Volatile purchase prices make quotations and contracts difficult
  • Prioritizing customer needs
  • Price revisions
  • Renegotiating delivery dates, prices, and specifications with customers
  • Rising logistics, transportation, and packaging costs
  • Rising energy costs
  • Chemical processing materials
  • Packaging and logistics materials
  • Equipment, construction, and electronic components

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“米粉ろおる” wins Gold at OMOTENASHI Selection 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Various items: 450 yen each (tax included)
  • 1,380 yen (tax included) per box (1 piece)
  • From 240 yen (tax included) per bag (1 piece)
  • Limited-edition collaboration package with the adjacent Tokyo Station Gallery: 2,200 yen (tax included) per box
  • 1,600 yen (tax included) per box (5 pieces)
  • Capital: 4.101 billion yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション、㈱タカキベーカリー、新幹線「グランクラス」、FromAQUA、acure＜アキュア＞、エキュート、グランスタ

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Solves the hassle of taking off your gloves on a Rebel 250. New dedicated engine-side bag opens quickly without removing your gloves.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Suggested retail price: from 2,380 yen
  • Combined storage capacity of 3L across both sides
  • Approx. 1.5L per side
  • 240g per side
  • 26cm × 13cm × 7cm per side

Companies mentioned：Fun Standard株式会社、CRAFTWORKS、ホンダ

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A food-service company founded on shaved ice returns to its roots. The venture that began as a pop-up operation is moving forward again: リンカーン氷菓店 opens June 22

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Facts

  • Fresh strawberry cream (1,800 yen including tax)
  • Shingen (1,800 yen including tax)
  • Pistachio and raspberry (1,800 yen including tax)
  • Tropical (1,800 yen including tax)

Companies mentioned：株式会社LETS、居酒屋リンカーン、酒場ロッカク、リンカーン氷菓店

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Stay cool on even the hottest days with an evening escape: annual summer event SUZUMUSHI CAFÉ held at ザ・プリンス パークタワー東京

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Facts

  • Starting August 7, 2026 (Fri.)
  • Through Wednesday, September 23 (national holiday)
  • Original縁側席 1名さま 土休日￥8,000
  • Original室内席 1名さま 土休日￥6,500
  • Original庭園 入場料 1名さま ￥1,000
  • Original1ドリンク付き 1名さま ￥2,000
  • Available only on days when the high reaches 40°C
  • Original浴衣のレンタル・着付け 1名さま ￥2,500
  • Original和傘のレンタル 1名さま ￥500

Companies mentioned：ザ・プリンス パークタワー東京、KDDI株式会社、富士フイルムイメージングシステムズ株式会社、四国団扇株式会社、東京港醸造、美保姿きもの学院

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Yahoo!ショッピング launches AI Shopping Memo, which suggests product options and helps users consider purchases simply by noting what they want

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Launched in February this year
  • Original5月に提供を開始

Companies mentioned：LINEヤフー株式会社、Yahoo!ショッピング、OpenAI、Yahoo!トラベル、Yahoo!天気、Yahoo!マップ

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The 1252 Project, an educational and information initiative on menstruation and sports, launches activities as part of the joint global campaign Let’s Move, promoted by 国際オリンピック委員会（IOC） and 世界保健機関（WHO）

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Facts

  • More than 430 athletes
  • More than 200 stakeholders
  • 17 million people worldwide
  • Total engagement exceeded 220 million
  • More than 150 events worldwide

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人スポーツを止めるな、国際オリンピック委員会（IOC）、世界保健機関（WHO）、横浜市、JOC、EXPO2025大阪・関西万博

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Municipalities pay a 2.5% site usage fee!! New entrant in the hometown tax donation portal business: ふるコミ

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Facts

  • Original総務省が2026年5月に発表した調査結果（※1）の手数料割合（決済手数料込みで11.5%）
  • Municipalities received 1.2728 trillion yen in hometown tax donations in fiscal 2024
  • Municipalities paid portal site operators 137.9 billion yen, excluding costs for procurement and shipping
  • Entrusted with operations by approximately 60 municipalities
  • Susaki City, Kochi Prefecture, with a population of just over 18,000
  • Founded in 2020

Companies mentioned：株式会社パンクチュアル、ふるコミ

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Official launch of the Japanese-language version of MIPPIA, an AI-powered music rights information search service

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Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：MIPPIA、MUCHECK、JASRAC、スタッドプラン

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[Available free] How much overtime pay can you claim? Asano Law Office releases an overtime pay calculator

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Usable in as little as 1 minute

Companies mentioned：弁護士法人浅野総合法律事務所

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Changing agriculture, where simply producing is not enough to sustain a business. A farming couple in Wakayama is expanding opportunities for small-scale farmers through processed products and e-commerce

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Hassaku juice

Companies mentioned：きみのフルーツ、農林水産省

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New bath-time-focused brand 天櫂 TENKAI to hold its first pop-up event at PAMM House on Saturday, July 4

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Special event price: 3,980 yen (tax included)
  • Regular price: ¥4,500 (tax included)
  • Regular price: ¥1,600 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社花琥、PAMM、土佐鶴酒造、HUG、haru.、株式会社HUG

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[Case study video released] Cut planned work by the equivalent of 2 employees, reduced overtime, and made workloads visible

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reduce planning time by the equivalent of 2 people

Companies mentioned：アスプローバ株式会社、パナソニック エレクトリックワークス池田電機株式会社、リコージャパン株式会社、NSW株式会社

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A ceremony was held to present letters of appreciation for donations to the Lake Biwa Museum

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Facts

  • Received support donations for the Lake Biwa Museum from 4 companies in Shiga Prefecture

Companies mentioned：㈱小松製作所、東レエンジニアリング㈱、㈱村田製作所、草津電機㈱

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A classical concert that will bring smiles to children is coming to Matsuyama

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Facts

  • 1,281 facilities
  • 135,000 people

Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人みんなのことば、文化庁、公益社団法人チャンス・フォー・チルドレン、愛媛県、松山市、松山市教育委員会、松山市立北条小学校、東京藝術大学、東京音楽大学、武蔵野音楽大学

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Exhibiting heatstroke prevention products at the “Extreme Heat Countermeasures Exhibition 2026”

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Facts

  • 3 days
  • July 15
  • July 17

Companies mentioned：文化シヤッター株式会社

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[Supporting the first J.League club to open a TikTok Shop] Septeni promotes sales channel development independent of follower count through livestreams featuring V・ファーレン長崎 character IP

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A newly launched account with around 100 followers
  • Users who did not follow the account made up about 90% of viewers

Companies mentioned：株式会社セプテーニ、株式会社セプテーニ・ホールディングス、V・ファーレン長崎

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CREATIP signs a LINE Yahoo Sales Partner agreement, strengthening cross-border advertising support using major platforms in Japan and South Korea

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Phone: 03-6632-4899

Companies mentioned：株式会社CREATIP、LINEヤフー株式会社、NAVER

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Personal gym “eF-foria,” pursuing natural health and beauty, gives away skincare beauty water made from natural ingredients!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 4th anniversary of the launch of the gym business
  • Limited to 200 items
  • 144 meters underground

Companies mentioned：eF-foria、株式会社ワークス企画、オフィシーヌ・ユニヴェルセル・ビュリー

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Additional speakers and content announced for invitation-only global conference “IMPACT GALLERIA TOKYO 2026”!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 300 participants
  • Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.)

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人IMPACT SHIFT、GSG Impact JAPAN、公益財団法人 社会変革推進財団、AVPN、株式会社UNERI、NorthStar Impact、Perennial Investment Partners、SOCAP、Sankalp Forum、TPCグループ、Fosun International、Quadria Capital、Medtronic、SOHO Global Health、金融庁

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Creator gift platform “Gipt（ジプト）” releases official app [iOS / Android]

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The number of registered users has exceeded 80,000
  • The cumulative number of gifts has exceeded 50,000
  • The iOS version on June 15, 2026
  • The Android version became available on June 22

Companies mentioned：株式会社Gipt、Gipt（ジプト）

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“Pilates Mee,” a women-only machine Pilates studio with over 130 locations nationwide, launches “Pilates at Home,” online lessons to practice at home

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Over 130 locations nationwide
  • From June 23, 2026
  • Original1回あたり1,250円
  • 6-month retention rate: 96.3%

Companies mentioned：株式会社RiAGEL、Pilates Mee

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AI accounting software KOZOTAI officially launches on June 19

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Basic fee: ¥11,000 per month (tax included)
  • Per-sheet fee: ¥2,200 per month (tax included)
  • Free until your business grows (if the number of journal entries in the previous fiscal year is 1,000 or fewer, the following fiscal year is also free)

Companies mentioned：株式会社Kozotai、KOZOTAI

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[Yamashita-cho, Yokohama] Brand manager visits Japan from Friuli, Italy’s white wine capital; tasting for liquor retailers and restaurants on July 1, public tasting event on July 2

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Facts

  • Around 20 varieties of Italian wine
  • 4,400 yen (tax included)
  • 《20% OFF》
  • 《30% OFF》
  • Over 50 years old

Companies mentioned：株式会社リアルソフト、レアーレカンティーナ、ヴィーニャ・トラヴェルソ、マイオリーニ、ロッカジョバンニ、マルコボンファンテ、ヴィラベッラ、アマンティス

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[R HOTEL] The feeling of staying in a sleeper train cabin. “R Hotel Nagoya Station,” a hotel imbued with the world of railways, opens in August 2026, a 6-minute walk from Nagoya Station

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Scheduled to open in August 2026
  • A 6-minute walk from the Taiko-dori Exit of Nagoya Station
  • Number of guest rooms: 79

Companies mentioned：株式会社R Hotels & Resorts Management、蒼樹株式会社、円築株式会社、R HOTELS

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Multi Ecube × キビヤック launches a locker pickup service for prescription medications

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Launch date: June 23, 2026
  • Pickup available within 24 hours after placement in the locker
  • Reached 1,000 units on May 28, 2026
  • Plans to deploy around 2,000 units nationwide by the end of fiscal 2030

Companies mentioned：株式会社JR東日本スマートロジスティクス、株式会社Kiviaq

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iChoosr signs partnership agreement with Ishikawa Prefecture to jointly purchase residential solar power systems

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 110,000 households have registered to participate to date
  • Monday, June 22, 2026
  • Net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2050

Companies mentioned：アイチューザー株式会社、iChoosr Ltd.

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[93% acceptance rate in the first round of applications for the 2026 Digitalization and AI Implementation Subsidy for OWEN adoption] OWEN, a semi-self-service register that addresses challenges with reception and payment operations in medical settings

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：株式会社シスポ、OWEN

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Experience Tokyo’s 7 artificial islands in Ota from land and sea; popular tour enters its 4th year and will be held over 2 days for the first time

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • [Part 1] ¥20,000 (tax included)
  • [Part 2] ¥14,000 (tax included)
  • Capacity: 20 people per session (lottery if applications exceed capacity)

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人大田観光協会、東京港埠頭株式会社、ART FACTORY城南島、大森 海苔のふるさと館、HANEDA SKY BREWING、川崎重工KAWARUBA、東京モノレール、大田清掃工場

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<Event Report> “Waste Fishing Net Collection and Recycling Project” held in Inatori, Izu

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 34 students and company representatives took part
  • Since around 2023

Companies mentioned：株式会社リファインバースグループ、PADIジャパン

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Multi Ecube × キビヤック launches a locker pickup service for prescription medications

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Launch date
  • Within 24 hours after placement in the locker
  • Reached 1,000 units on May 28, 2026
  • Plans to deploy around 2,000 units nationwide by the end of fiscal 2030

Companies mentioned：株式会社JR東日本スマートロジスティクス、株式会社Kiviaq、TIS株式会社

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Nobuaki Nakakita, director general of Jiyugaoka Clinic, to serve as chair of the 156th academic meeting of 日本美容外科学会（JSAPS）—proposing a new direction for aesthetic medicine under the theme “Natural Appearance”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • To be held on Saturday, July 4, 2026
  • The 156th academic meeting of 日本美容外科学会（JSAPS）

Companies mentioned：医療法人社団 喜美会 自由が丘クリニック、日本美容外科学会（JSAPS）、NPO法人自由が丘アカデミー、P.SKIN Aesthetics Institute、国際美容外科学会（ISAPS）

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E-signature service “SignTime” begins OEM provision to 使えるねっと株式会社

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Available from ¥9,200 per month (before tax; annual contract)
  • Used by more than 3,000 companies and organizations

Companies mentioned：サインタイム株式会社、使えるねっと株式会社、a2network(Thailand)

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HKS’s 4th satellite shop, “HKS GATE OSAKA”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Will open on Wednesday, June 24, 2026
  • HKS’s 4th satellite shop
  • Phone number: 072-734-6581
  • Weekdays 11:00–19:00
  • Weekends and holidays 10:00–18:00
  • Securities code 7219
  • ＴＥＬ： 0544-29-1111

Companies mentioned：HKS、A PIT AUTOBACS、株式会社エッチ・ケー・エス、株式会社オートバックスセブン

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The ability to support the transition to a new core system, resolve system challenges following corporate integration, and make us feel that “Panasonic Digital is the only choice.” Case study published on MP五協フード&ケミカル株式会社’s adoption of “ASTERIA Warp”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Manufacturing and sales of tens of thousands of food and chemical products

Companies mentioned：パナソニック デジタル株式会社、MP五協フード&ケミカル株式会社

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[CÉ LA VI TOKYO] Stunning visuals and surprising flavor transformations! Premium shaved ice made with natural ice from renowned shop 八義, presented in a pâtisserie style, goes on sale Wednesday, July 1

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • CLOUD BERRY ¥2,800 (tax included; service charge not included)
  • MANGO BLISS ¥2,800 (tax included; service charge not included)
  • The southern foothills of Yatsugatake, at an elevation of 1,300 m

Companies mentioned：株式会社ICONIC LOCATIONS JAPAN、CÉ LA VI TOKYO、蔵元 八義

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Agoda reports rising travel interest ahead of Japan’s 2026 Obon holiday period

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Interest in domestic travel up 12% year over year
  • Interest in international travel up 13% year over year
  • Yokohama up 17% compared with the 2025 Obon holiday period
  • Nagoya and Osaka each up 15%
  • Kobe up 13%
  • Tokyo, Fukuoka and Sendai each rose 10%
  • Pattaya, Thailand, rose 18% year on year
  • Seoul, South Korea, rose 17%
  • Searches for Bangkok, Thailand; Da Nang, Vietnam; and Cebu Island, the Philippines, all rose 13%
  • Taipei, Taiwan, rose 12%
  • More than 6 million accommodations
  • More than 130,000 flight routes
  • More than 300,000 activities
  • Available in 39 languages
  • Locations in 26 places around the world
  • More than 7,000 staff

Companies mentioned：Agoda、Agoda Company Pte. Ltd.、Booking Holdings

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To mark its 20th anniversary, JSTQB has revamped its official website

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 20th anniversary
  • June 22, 2026

Companies mentioned：JSTQB、ISTQB、ASTER

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Survey on the use of AI tools at work: 499 men and women polled on changes in usage frequency and work applications

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 85.2% of respondents said they use AI tools at work more frequently than they did 1 year ago
  • 90.6% said they want to learn more about using AI at work
  • Among 499 people who have used AI tools at work
  • Valid responses: 499 people (315 women / 184 men)

Companies mentioned：株式会社エムフロ、Craudia採用動画制作サービス、東北大学大学院経済学研究科

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Announcement: First 2026 fiscal year “Life Seminar” to be streamed online

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Streaming period: June 23, 2026 (Tue.), 14:00 – September 30, 2026 (Wed.), 14:00
  • Lecture duration: about 40 minutes

Companies mentioned：公益財団法人JR西日本あんしん社会財団、西日本旅客鉄道株式会社

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Original「早稲田大学人間科学部オープンラボ2026in所沢」開催のお知らせ

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Friday, July 24, 2026
  • Tuesday, August 25

Companies mentioned：早稲田大学、早稲田大学人間科学部

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HIKVISION to officially launch HikMedio, a cloud management platform for digital signage, in September 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Scheduled to open in July 2026

Companies mentioned：HIKVISION、HIKVISION JAPAN株式会社

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Special event held June 19 for the “Kawasaki Brave Thunders × AKB48 Wall Art Project”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 8 AKB48 members
  • A total of 400 fans
  • To be displayed over an extended period of 3 years

Companies mentioned：株式会社DeNA川崎ブレイブサンダース、AKB48

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Originalスポーツ・エンタメ・アートが融合し、川崎の魅力を再発見「川崎ブレイブサンダース × AKB48 ウォールアートプロジェクト」始動のお知らせ

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 15 landmarks in Kawasaki City
  • Number of pieces displayed: 16
  • Display period: June 19, 2026 (Fri.)

Companies mentioned：川崎ブレイブサンダース、AKB48、東急ドレッセとどろきアリーナ、ラ チッタデッラ

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Dainichi Corporation, maker of サンサンスポンジ, to exhibit at Marketing Week Summer, one of Japan’s largest comprehensive marketing trade shows!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • サンサンスポンジ has surpassed 2.8 million units in annual sales across the series
  • Ranked No. 1 in the cleaning sponge category on Rakuten Ichiba for 6 consecutive years
  • 27th Marketing Week Summer 2026-Mas-

Companies mentioned：株式会社ダイニチ・コーポレーション、RX Japan株式会社、TENT

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U.S.M.H promotes food drive activities

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Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：ユナイテッド・スーパーマーケット・ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社マルエツ、株式会社カスミ、株式会社いなげや、株式会社イオンフードスタイル、フードバンク八王子

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Tokyu Livable achieves “No. 1 for 3 consecutive years” in transaction value for brokerage sales in fiscal 2025

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 6 programs
  • Company established in 1972

Companies mentioned：東急リバブル株式会社

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Original【宝酒造】タカラ「焼酎ハイボール」〈山椒サワー〉7月14日(火)数量限定新発売

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Alcohol content: 7%
  • Pure alcohol content: 20 g per 350 ml
  • Suggested retail price (excluding consumption tax): 350 ml / ¥159

Companies mentioned：宝酒造株式会社、タカラ

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Hands-on activities to support independent research, including DNA experiments and VR disaster-prevention experiences — 神戸学院大学 to exhibit at the “御影クラッセ Summer Independent Research School” on July 12 (Sun.)

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 12, 2026
  • 10:00～16:00

Companies mentioned：神戸学院大学、御影クラッセ

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Originalとろりとかける味噌『CRAFT MISO とろみ』が100名様に当たる！Instagramプレゼントキャンペーン 2026年6月23日(火)より開始

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Giveaway campaign with prizes for a total of 100 people
  • OriginalCRAFT MISO とろみ 370g
  • Suggested retail price: 540 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：ひかり味噌株式会社、CRAFT MISO

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“I don’t want to burden my family with caregiving”: 84.6%; even so, 74.4% have not sought medical care

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 84.6% over “becoming a caregiving burden on their family”
  • 25.6% sought medical care
  • 68.9% regard “aging” as the cause of knee problems
  • 81.8% of people who “sometimes have knee pain” worry that it will worsen in the future
  • Rehabilitation (30.1%)
  • Hyaluronic acid injections (30.1%)
  • 2.7% said they were offered regenerative medicine, etc.*

Companies mentioned：セルソース株式会社、株式会社ネオマーケティング

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Japan Sport Council and ブリュッセル自由大学 sign a memorandum of understanding on a partnership

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 160th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Belgium

Companies mentioned：独立行政法人日本スポーツ振興センター、ブリュッセル自由大学、欧州連合

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Don’t let summer classes be “just something you attend.” Accelerate your medical school entrance exam studies with 武田塾医進館’s “Summer-Only Medical Prep”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A short-term course plan that lets students experience 武田塾医進館’s study management and instruction for 1 month
  • June 1, 2026 (Mon.) – August 31, 2026 (Mon.)
  • Established: December 2004

Companies mentioned：武田塾医進館、株式会社A.ver

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ENJOY YORIMICHI! × Taiheiyo Ferry “Michi × Umi” Connected Highway & Cruise Campaign

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 1, 2026–September 30, 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社ネクスコ東日本エリアトラクト、太平洋フェリー株式会社

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