AI News 180m Report

2026-06-24 09:00–12:00 JST

969 received, 969 listed, 4 sources ・ Page 8 of 10

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 876 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 93 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 (continued)(828)

Null, a salon setting trends in bleach and design color, opens its 4th location, 「Null HauteCouture(オートクチュール)」, in the Shibuya- Harajuku area along Meiji-dori

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 600,000 total Instagram followers
  • Average age: 23.5 years
  • Capital: 9,000,000 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社Null、Null、PREPPY、ナプラドリームプラス、カミカリスマ、CONFLICT

New soft towels recommended for caregiving

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:東京メディカル株式会社

「スタンドLM」, an AI assistant that creates records from conversations, begins supporting the work of assistive-device specialists. Automatically creates care and consultation records, from assistive-device service plans and monitoring reports to various meeting minutes.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • FY2024 (Reiwa 6) long-term care fee revision
  • Established July 2022

Companies mentioned:株式会社ENBASE、一般社団法人全国福祉用具専門相談員協会(ふくせん)

[MATECH] Qi2-compatible mobile battery with a 360° rotating stand and a built-in semi-solid-state battery, just 8.2 mm thin: 「MagOn Watch FlexStand 5000」 launches

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Just 8.2 mm thin
  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity
  • Up to 15W wireless charging
  • Manufacturer's suggested retail price: 7,990 yen (tax included)
  • 1,598 points are returned
  • Effective price: 6,392 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:MATECH株式会社、Amazon.co.jp、Apple Watch

[July 14–16 event] Students sign up, so why don't they attend information sessions? Revealing an “automation” strategy to motivate inactive students

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 14, 2026 (Tuesday), 13:00–17:00
  • July 15, 2026 (Wednesday), 13:00–17:00
  • July 16, 2026 (Thursday), 13:00–17:00
  • A cumulative total of 88,000 interactive videos have been produced and distributed to date
  • Total views exceed 90 million

Companies mentioned:MIL株式会社、HRクラウド株式会社、リクルートミル

[Wellness Dining] Announces results of the second “primary prevention through food” pilot in Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The application ratio reached 245%
  • The retention rate was 100%
  • 67% of participants said they “gained insights into their eating habits”
  • 64% said it “gave them an opportunity to improve their lifestyle habits”

Companies mentioned:ウェルネスダイニング株式会社、フォーネスライフ株式会社、NECソリューションイノベータ株式会社

「ヘアフォロー」, a beloved bestseller for more than 25 years, joins the PROSIA series! An instant cover spray that conceals gray hair, adds volume and moisturizes—all in 1 bottle.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1.9 million units shipped cumulatively across the series
  • Price: 2,530 yen (tax included)
  • Net weight: 150 g

Companies mentioned:アイメディア株式会社、PROSIA

[New product / Chubu departures and arrivals] Sales begin for 「BLISSTIA SUITES & RESORT 沖縄恩納村」, opening July 15, 2026! Time sale underway on 「たす旅」, スカイマーク's official dynamic package

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Private spaces of 50㎡ or more in every room
  • Checked baggage is free up to 20 kg per person
  • Coupons worth up to ¥50,000 OFF now available

Companies mentioned:スカイパックツアーズ株式会社、スカイマーク、BLISSTIA SUITES & RESORT 沖縄恩納村、たす旅

Okta expands ecosystem for Cross App Access, the industry standard for secure AI agent connections

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • As one of more than 25 early adopters
  • Available through the Okta Integration Network (OIN) starting August 2026
  • Scheduled to become available in early access for Auth0 developers in late July 2026

Companies mentioned:Okta、Anthropic、Aquera、Archestra.AI、Asana、Atlassian、Canva、Cloudflare、Cursor、Datadog、Docker、Figma、Glean、Granola、Keycard、Keycloak、Linear、MintMCP、Scalekit、Serval、Slack、Stytch by Twilio、Supabase、VS Code、WorkOS、Zoom、Zuplo

Create a relaxing Japanese-style space with ease! Introducing “A bed, sometimes a living room.” A pallet bed and tatami mattress that change shape to suit your lifestyle!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥22,000 (tax included)
  • Tatami mattress: Approx. 100 cm wide × 200 cm deep × 1.3 cm thick
  • Originalパレットベッド:(1枚当たり) 約幅50×奥行50×厚み10cm
  • Tatami mattress: Approx. 3.65 kg
  • Originalパレットベッド:(1枚当たり):約2kg
  • Originalパレットベッド:(1枚当たり):約80kg
  • Capital: 45 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社エムール、EMOOR

CRM springs into action the moment a survey response comes in. immedio Box launches automatic integration with Salesforce and HubSpot

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Released on June 24, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社immedio、Salesforce、HubSpot

ZigZag marks its 11th anniversary. Connecting customers around the world with e-commerce sites seamlessly through “web inbound®”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 11th anniversary
  • Serves 228 countries and regions worldwide
  • Men: 54%
  • Women: 46%
  • Japan: just over 70%

Companies mentioned:株式会社ジグザグ、吉克查克股份有限公司、WorldShopping BIZ、WorldShopping、インバウンドナビ、インバウンドスワイプ

[Fukushima] A “Chikyu NASA Backpack” order event will be held at うすい百貨店.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Tax-inclusive price: ¥68,000 / pre-tax price: ¥74,800
  • Tax-inclusive price: ¥81,000 / pre-tax price: ¥89,100
  • Tax-inclusive price: ¥72,000 / pre-tax price: ¥79,200
  • In 2025, the IUCN reported that more than 40,000 species of wildlife are threatened with extinction.
  • 5% of sales will support WWFジャパン’s environmental conservation activities.

Companies mentioned:CHIKYU株式会社、NASA、WWFジャパン、IUCN

[Aomori] A “Chikyu NASA Backpack” order event will be held at TSUTAYA Hachinohe New Town store.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price including tax: ¥68,000
  • Price before tax: ¥74,800
  • Price including tax: ¥81,000
  • Price before tax: ¥89,100
  • Price including tax: ¥72,000
  • Price before tax: ¥79,200
  • Gusset width: 12.5 cm
  • Weight: approx. 1,010 g
  • Weight: approx. 1,230 g
  • Weight: approx. 1,140 g
  • More than 40,000 species of wildlife are threatened with extinction.
  • 5% of sales will support WWFジャパン’s environmental conservation activities.

Companies mentioned:CHIKYU株式会社、TSUTAYA、NASA、WWFジャパン

[Media accelerator for new businesses] Tokai TV’s “Edge” nearing application deadline for its summer 2026 plan, limited to several companies

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Summer 2026 plan
  • Application period: April 1–June 30, 2026
  • Program start: Scheduled for July 2026

Companies mentioned:東海テレビ放送株式会社、株式会社守屋実事務所、株式会社LEO、株式会社チリコンカン、ミスミ、エムアウト、ラクスル、ケアプロ、JR東日本、日本農業、デンソー、豊田合成、エクサウィザーズ

[National Institute of Technology, Kagoshima College] Lawmakers visit site to observe joint research with Toyohashi University of Technology on land-based aquaculture using CO₂

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1460-1 Masako, Hayato-cho, Kirishima, Kagoshima Prefecture

Companies mentioned:鹿児島工業高等専門学校、豊橋技術科学大学、江口漁協

[National Institute of Technology, Kagoshima College] Badminton club wins boys’ team event for the first time at the 61st Kagoshima Prefecture High School Badminton Tournament, becoming the first college of technology team nationwide to qualify for the Inter-High

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 61st Kagoshima Prefecture High School Badminton Tournament
  • 4 days
  • July 23 (Friday) to 26 (Sunday)

Companies mentioned:鹿児島工業高等専門学校、独立行政法人国立高等専門学校機構

[Z-kai Correspondence Education] Request course materials for junior high school students and receive “Carefully Selected Summer Drills” and “作文マスターBOOK” free!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • From June 1, 2026 (Monday)
  • Through August 23, 2026 (Sunday)
  • 0120-76-1039

Companies mentioned:株式会社増進会ホールディングス、株式会社Z会

[阪神梅田本店] Enjoy easy-to-eat vegetables at Snack Park, where the food is “fast, cheap and delicious”! Hosting its first event featuring a wide variety of vegetable dishes.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 14 kinds of vegetable dishes will be available for a limited time from 13 shops.
  • “Hanshin specialty ika-yaki”: Corn ika-yaki (1 piece), 198 yen
  • “カドヤ食堂”: Extra-vegetable chuka soba (1 bowl), 980 yen
  • “えきそば”: Refreshing vegetable ekisoba (cold/hot) (1 bowl), 680 yen

Companies mentioned:阪神梅田本店、カドヤ食堂、えきそば、ふじたま、ローマ軒、魚がし日本一、うどん藤味、天ぷらの山、元祖ちょぼ焼き本舗、おフクさん、うまかラーメン、海鮮丼の駅前、玉子丸

[Add summer sparkle to your car] エフシーエル launches a free Instagram giveaway where you can win your favorite product

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Receive any 1 item of your choice for free
  • Original応募締め切り 2026年7月8日(水)12:00まで

Companies mentioned:株式会社WiNEEDS HOLDINGS、エフシーエル(fcl.)

First-ever location in Ehime Prefecture! “Private Rooms Available: 大衆とり酒場 とりいちず 愛媛松山大街道店” grand opens on June 24, 2026 (Wednesday)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A large venue with 152 seats across the 1st and 2nd floors
  • Draft beer & highballs with extra-fizzy soda: 0 yen
  • A cover charge plus at least 1 order per person of an item priced 350 yen or more (385 yen including tax) is required
  • Seasonal fresh vegetable course with 2 hours of all-you-can-drink / 9 dishes total, 2,400 yen (tax included)
  • Imabari yakitori all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink course, 120-minute limit, 2,980 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社FS.shake、とりいちず

株式会社Reelu joins 一般社団法人港区観光協会

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: 38,497,600 yen (including capital reserve)

Companies mentioned:株式会社Reelu、一般社団法人港区観光協会

Results of inquiries and information disclosure requests regarding 大阪市保健所’s March 26, 2024, recall order for “Benikoji CholesteHelp”—Nearly 5 months after filing an administrative appeal, the company has received no notification of progress in the review

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 大阪市保健所 orders 小林製薬’s “Benikoji CholesteHelp” recalled for violations of the Food Sanitation Act
  • Filing of an administrative appeal (request for reconsideration of the recall order)
  • 厚生労働省 officially responds: “We have not identified or announced puberulic acid as the causative substance”

Companies mentioned:株式会社薫製倶楽部、小林製薬、厚生労働省、大阪市保健所

Get authentic Taiwanese castella in Nakano, made with high-quality Japanese ingredients using the original method and featuring a “fluffy, soft” texture—a hugely popular treat that draws lines!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Pop-up dates: June 26, 2026–June 28, 2026
  • Business hours: June 26, 15:00–20:00
  • Established: March 12, 2019

Companies mentioned:BOC Japan合同会社、台楽蛋糕、日本テレビ、フジテレビ、BS朝日、読売新聞、サンケイ新聞、GINGER、Hanako、GINZA NOVO、東急プラザ銀座

おためし転職 launches mobile app

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:フィシルコム株式会社、おためし転職

First-ever location in Fukui Prefecture! “大衆とり酒場 とりいちず 福井駅前店” grand opens on June 23, 2026 (Tuesday)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Opening as a large venue with 135 seats
  • Draft beer & highballs with extra-fizzy soda: 0 yen
  • 2-hour limit
  • A cover charge plus at least 1 order per person of an item priced 350 yen or more (385 yen including tax) is required
  • 2,400 yen (tax included)
  • 2,980 yen (tax included)
  • 120-minute plan

Companies mentioned:株式会社FS.shake、大衆とり酒場 とりいちず 福井駅前店、とりいちず

The “Iburi Jomon Stamp Rally” is coming!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Limited to the first 1,000 people
  • June 27–August 31, Reiwa 8 (Saturday–Monday)

Companies mentioned:北海道胆振総合振興局、森永製菓株式会社

“大衆とり酒場 とりいちず 葛西店” grand opens on June 20, 2026 (Saturday)! All-you-can-eat and drink available! A new spot offering great value

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026/06/23 (Tuesday)
  • 2026/06/25 (Thursday)
  • 2-hour limit
  • Cover charge + 350 yen
  • ¥385 including tax
  • 2,400 yen (tax included)
  • 2,980 yen (tax included)
  • 120-minute plan
  • Seats: 80

Companies mentioned:株式会社FS.shake、大衆とり酒場 とりいちず 葛西店、とりいちず

A journey of renewal for children.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Opening date: March 1, 2026
  • TEL: 0980-53-0131

Companies mentioned:有限会社E・M・I、UNTEN INN、運天産婦人科

Cover the area all the way to the back to prevent splashes! Introducing the extra-long dirty-toilet cleaning mat (なが~いおトイレピカマット)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 30 cm longer

Companies mentioned:東京メディカル株式会社

Loving pants for 30 years! Stretch-pants specialist ビースリー launches “Ice Pants,” a new summer staple that feels cool the moment you put them on, even when going out in summer

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 29.6°C in 2025
  • Up 2.9°C over the past 10 years
  • UV protection rate of 98% or higher
  • 14 million units sold to date
  • Loved by more than 2.5 million customers to date
  • The “Eco Campaign” is now in its 18th year
  • Original1日約10万回の屈伸動作

Companies mentioned:ビースリー、株式会社バリュープランニング、気象庁、神戸新聞

Bedding with a “melt-in-your-hands feel,” loved for 20 years: “Torokeru Futon enifea II” wins the Gold Award at OMOTENASHI Selection 2026 for the 7th consecutive year

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Gold Award winner for the 7th consecutive year
  • The first-generation model was launched in March 2006
  • Layered into approximately 20 layers

Companies mentioned:株式会社ディーブレス、OMOTENASHI Selection

Give children access to education by participating in the Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity, taking place on Sunday, March 7, 2027
  • You can apply as a charity runner with a donation of at least 180,000 yen per person
  • Capacity: 93 charity runners
  • Original募集期間:2026年6月24日(水)11時〜7月9日(木)17時

Companies mentioned:国境なき子どもたち、東京マラソン財団

“airKitchen,” a platform connecting travelers with local cooking experiences, offers a “fully private vegan cooking class” near Osaka Castle that is popular with international travelers

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Professional skills backed by 25 years of experience
  • A fully private space for up to 3 people
  • A 5-minute walk from the nearest station (Tanimachi 4-chome Station)
  • July 4, 2017

Companies mentioned:ZAZA株式会社、airKitchen、Metoree、JPタワー名古屋、X、Instagram、Facebook、YouTube

A new model home where you can see, touch and experience easier housework is complete; tours available anytime at “Heartful Village Kujo Station Front”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 4,275 homes
  • Ranked No. 1 for 14 consecutive years

Companies mentioned:株式会社日本中央住販、日本中央住販グループ、株式会社日本中央住販滋賀

Notice of signing a silver partnership agreement with プレセントキッチン株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Contract period: July 1, 2026–May 6, 2027

Companies mentioned:プレセントキッチン株式会社、株式会社フットボールクラブ水戸ホーリーホック

[Summer vacation only・Niigata] Hands-on event lets participants dismantle a school backpack themselves

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Free experience with a remake order of 11,000 yen or more
  • More than 25,000 remakes to date

Companies mentioned:カナーズ・ジャパン株式会社、カナーズ・ジャパン

[Minamisanriku] Free dishes featuring farmed silver salmon devised by students! “Minamisanriku Farmed Silver Salmon Food Experience Fair” to be held

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2026年7月10日(金)から12日(日)までの3日間
  • Original1日70組限定
  • 210 meals in total

Companies mentioned:南気仙沼水産加工事業協同組合、南三陸ホテル観洋、学校法人晃陽学園、気仙沼リアス調理製菓専門学校

[TAC仙台校] “Ask a certified public accountant directly about the CPA exam! Ask us anything” Online seminar to be held on Thursday, July 9

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original7月9日(木)19時から無料オンラインセミナーを実施します。
  • Original2026年7月9日(木)19:00〜20:00

Companies mentioned:TAC株式会社、TAC仙台校

[Limited quantities available from July 1!] “Summer ticket booklet” goes on sale at 築地銀だこ. Get a PayPay coupon and save even more when you buy the “summer ticket booklet”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Set of 4: 2,462 yen (tax included)
  • Set of 11: 6,264 yen (tax included)
  • PayPay points worth up to 5%

Companies mentioned:株式会社ホットランドホールディングス、築地銀だこ、PayPay

How can companies be chosen in the city with the largest outflow of young people?—Free 5-minute self-assessment helps small and midsize businesses evaluate the power of their words

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Out-migration exceeded in-migration by 1,813 people
  • 2025 results

Companies mentioned:株式会社つむぎラボ、佐世保市

“Mori Art Award 2026 Grand Prize Winner Commemorative Exhibition: Mari Katayama” to open at 森美術館 on Saturday, October 31, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Prize money of 10 million yen
  • Prize money of 1,000,000 yen

Companies mentioned:一般財団法人森現代芸術財団、森美術館、Galerie Suzanne Tarasieve、Yutaka Kikutake Gallery、ヴィクトリア&アルバート博物館、アートサイエンス・ミュージアム、パラソル財団、テート・モダン、ヨーロッパ写真美術館、六本木クロッシング

97.2% brush their teeth every day. Oral health challenges remain—Orthodontist regularly holds oral self-care workshops focused on teeth clenching

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 97.2% brush their teeth every day
  • 24.7% even among those aged 15–24
  • Approximately 300 participants to date
  • Cost: 6,000 yen
  • Involved in more than 4,000 cases

Companies mentioned:株式会社Smile Smile1、産経新聞

“PC Simultaneous Interpretation System—Anywhere Translation® Neo” supports smooth communication with foreign workers

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Supports up to 15 languages
  • Initial cost: 180,000 yen
  • Monthly fee: 15,600 yen
  • 562,000 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社フィート、FEAT Limited

Launch of “FM Scope by BRILLER,” an independent system assessment specializing in FileMaker

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Available from June 24, 2026
  • A team of 9 FileMaker development engineers

Companies mentioned:株式会社ブリエ、Claris International Inc.

For those who paid by credit card for an expensive social media school (株式会社Unity)—We have begun refund negotiations through chargebacks

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 2,300 people nationwide
  • Approximately 650 million yen in total
  • Approximately 150,000
  • More than 2,000 cases

Companies mentioned:司法書士法人ライトストーン法務事務所、株式会社Unity、朝日新聞、毎日新聞

Emaar announces “Golf Fields,” a new residence overlooking a golf course in Emaar South【Dubai real estate】

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The development comprises a total of 181 units
  • 18-hole golf course
  • 100% construction completion scheduled for September 2030

Companies mentioned:Emaar、ドバイ総合研究所グループ、DRI Real Estate LLC

Fable England brings everyday delight with a little bee. New pieces join the brand’s signature “Bee Collection”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Announced on June 10, 2026

Companies mentioned:Fable England、Supamax Limited

GOOD SOIL FUND closes at 6.8 billion yen, exceeding its target—Building a regional development framework worth 15 billion yen with 13 companies, including 6 regional financial institutions

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 6.8 billion yen in total
  • Worth 15 billion yen
  • 13 companies in total
  • 6 regional financial institutions
  • Initial target of 5.5 billion yen
  • Original1プロジェクトあたり概ね10億円以上

Companies mentioned:GOOD SOIL株式会社、Staple、三井住友信託銀行株式会社、秋田銀行、足利銀行、群馬銀行、高知銀行、十八親和銀行、中国銀行、ガリレイ株式会社、JTB、鉃鋼ビルディング、平和不動産株式会社、三井住友海上プライマリー生命保険株式会社

Real-time voice AI company Kotoba Technologies raises an additional US$10 million (approximately 1.6 billion yen) in its seed round

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • US$10 million (approximately 1.6 billion yen)
  • Total funding reaches US$23 million (approximately 3.7 billion yen)
  • The number of users of the simultaneous interpretation app “Kotoba” has already surpassed 180,000

Companies mentioned:Kotoba Technologies, Inc.、Kindred Ventures、Salesforce Ventures、Sony Innovation Fund、Fortune Global 500、Kotoba Technologies Japan

AI conducts business negotiations on behalf of people. “Gorilla Sales AI Business Meetings” launches today.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Officially released on June 24, 2026
  • Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 12:00–13:00

Companies mentioned:株式会社アスレバ、野村證券株式会社、野村総合研究所(NRI)

U-KOMI wins awards in 3 categories at “ITreview Best Software in Japan 2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 158,000 reviews

Companies mentioned:U-KOMI、株式会社サブスパイア、ITreview、makeshop、カラーミーショップ、futureshop、ecforce、Shopify、EC-CUBE

GuliKit announces “GOKU 2,” a next-generation wireless controller adapter

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Suggested retail price: 3,699 yen (tax included)
  • When connected to a GuliKit TT Series controller: 810Hz / 2.95ms
  • When connected to a PS5 DualSense: 750Hz / 5.75ms

Companies mentioned:GuliKit、Shenzhen Guli Technology Co., Ltd.、任天堂、Microsoft、ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント、Valve Corporation

Original丸亀市通町商店街の活性化へ!官民横断の「丸亀うどんストリート実行委員会」設立

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A population of approximately 110,000
  • Marugame uchiwa fans account for approximately 90% of production nationwide

Companies mentioned:NPO法人DAIS、丸亀うどんストリート実行委員会、住友重機械マテリアルソリューションズ株式会社

OriginalBtoBリード獲得特化!対話形式でリードを獲得する、シナリオに頼らない「ノンシナリオ型AIチャットボット」AICommsを2026年7月7日リリース

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Available starting Tuesday, July 7, 2026
  • 19,800 yen per month
  • 200 times/month
  • 700 times/month
  • 2,000 times/month
  • 15% off with an annual contract
  • 14-day free trial

Companies mentioned:アズ・マーケティング株式会社、AWS、Anthropic、Claude

A ceremony will be held to present a letter of appointment as a community support officer to the head of Tomioka Post Office!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The head of Tomioka Post Office will be appointed as a community support officer starting July 1, Reiwa 8.

Companies mentioned:富岡町役場、日本郵便株式会社

Originalアルファクラブ武蔵野が「社内版ビズリーチ by HRMOS」を導入

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 70 new companies and 70 company presidents
  • By 2032
  • Number of employees: 1,030

Companies mentioned:アルファクラブ武蔵野株式会社、株式会社ビズリーチ、Visionalグループ

Reflet, an English conversation school for children, launches VR lessons, offering a new experience of playing in English.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: December 2022

Companies mentioned:Reflet、株式会社ルフレ

[Fisheries Job Fair in Fukuoka, Osaka and Tokyo] Become a fisher from scratch! Japan’s largest-scale career consultation event, “Fisheries Employment Support Fair 2026,” to be held

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 23,000 Instagram followers
  • Kei Tanida, with 1 year of experience as a fisherman

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人全国漁業就業者確保育成センター、漁師.jp、Instagram、フジテレビ、静岡県立焼津水産高等学校、水産庁

Aged sake “八継 刻15 実楽” wins the top award, the Platinum Award, in the aged sake category at Tokyo酒チャレンジ2026

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Aged for 15 years or more
  • Price: 33,000 yen (tax included)
  • Volume: 720 ml

Companies mentioned:沢の鶴株式会社、TEAM HAKKEI

株式会社DAO launches the first installment of its “New Era Project” series, which redesigns social infrastructure using Web3 technology

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Pre-launch operations have already begun for more than 15 projects.
  • Discord, a community platform with approximately 700 million registered users worldwide

Companies mentioned:株式会社DAO、ゼニくる、Discord、JPYC

“Special Lecture by Professor Masato Tanabe” and the “Kato City & Kita-Harima Tourism and Products Fair” to be held

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 500 yen each for the morning and afternoon sessions
  • First 500 people

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人加東市観光協会、神戸新聞、兵庫県立社高等学校、カルメニ

Recommended for care facilities and hospitals! Floor wipers now on sale

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:東京メディカル株式会社

Year 3! This summer, Shoda’s soy sauce candies from Tatebayashi are once again supporting the vitality of the local community

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Free distribution for fiscal 2026 begins in July

Companies mentioned:正田醤油株式会社、正田醤油グループ

For outings during the rainy season: “Forest Afternoon Tea: Early Summer,” featuring hydrangea sweets to enjoy at a forest café

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 3,480 yen (tax included; drinks sold separately)
  • “Little Forest Afternoon Tea: Early Summer” (1,320 yen, tax included; drinks sold separately)
  • A vast natural area of approximately 600,000 m², comparable to Yoyogi Park

Companies mentioned:INN THE PARK、INN THE PARK 沼津、Canis restaurant、HATSU

株式会社AITech to exhibit at the inaugural “Construction DX Expo Plus.” A new workflow proposal to dramatically cut the time required for quantity takeoffs and energy-saving calculations—with automatic calculations from uploaded drawings to greatly improve practical work efficiency

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3 days, from July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) to July 3 (Friday)

Companies mentioned:株式会社AITech、RX Japan 合同会社

Notice of name change for the Japan Telecommunications Users Association

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Effective July 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:公益財団法人日本電信電話ユーザ協会、公益財団法人 日本ICTテレコムユーザー協会

Summer vacation special event “Picture Book Author Mitsuhiro Kurokawa’s Dinosaur World” to open at Tamiya’s flagship facility in Shimbashi, Tokyo, from July 15 (Wednesday)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Worldwide cumulative circulation surpasses 4.6 million copies
  • 教材費: 2,750 yen (tax included)
  • Approximately 6,000 types of Tamiya products

Companies mentioned:株式会社タミヤ、TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO

It sold out day after day last year. “Whole Peach Cake,” a popular summer treat made with Okayama-grown “Hanayome” peaches, is now available at all galbe locations. A summer-only cookie tin also arrives on July 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥1,150 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥4,000 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:galbe yokohama、MOMONA Peach Farm

Notice: おうちカンパニー枚方招提南店(株式会社マツリカ) will open on July 2, Reiwa 8.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The business has grown to operate 51 stores, including those scheduled to open
  • This business has now grown to operate 6 locations
  • I am currently 24 years old
  • 3 years in the transportation industry
  • I have worked in the construction industry for 9 years

Companies mentioned:おうちカンパニー、株式会社マツリカ、コメダ珈琲、UberEats

[Hervé Chapelier(エルベシャプリエ)] New nylon tote bags featuring premium leather handles arrive! 4 colors, including camouflage and panther prints, are available at the official online store and stores nationwide

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥69,850 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥74,580 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:Hervé Chapelier、エルベシャプリエ、株式会社サニーサイドアップ

日本メジフィジックス adopts Shaperon’s AI review system. Source-consistency checks that previously took up to 30 minutes are now completed instantly.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Source-consistency checks that previously took up to 30 minutes
  • Instantly

Companies mentioned:日本メジフィジックス、株式会社シャペロン、Shaperon

Heptagon’s “in-house” support fuels CloudFastener’s rapid growth

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Has delivered results on more than 350 projects to date
  • Rather than 1 million people around the world who don’t know your face

Companies mentioned:株式会社ヘプタゴン、株式会社サイバーセキュリティクラウド、AWS

Private after-school program “ものづくりエデュベース” to hold summer school at 13 locations in the greater Tokyo area!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 13 locations in the greater Tokyo area
  • 36 days in total
  • Approximately 30 people at each location

Companies mentioned:株式会社サイエンス倶楽部、ものづくりエデュベース

Original<Staple、ファミリーオフィス 3 社から資金調達> 200 億円規模の地域開発体制へ

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original11 億円超の資金調達
  • Original68 億円のファイナルクローズ
  • Approximately 20 billion yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社Staple、合同会社ネコ、千島土地株式会社、池森ベンチャーサポート、GOOD SOIL株式会社、三井住友信託銀行

The fourth project from an igusa manufacturer founded 140 years ago. Bringing Japanese spatial culture to the world. “Raised tatami platforms” that create a Japanese-style space simply by placing them down are now available for presale on Kickstarter

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 1,700 supporters to date
  • 1 set / 14,000 yen
  • Launch offer [30% OFF] 9,800 yen
  • 2 sets / 28,000 yen
  • Launch offer [30% OFF] 19,600 yen
  • 4 sets / 56,000 yen
  • Launch offer [30% OFF] 39,200 yen
  • 6 sets / 84,000 yen
  • Early-bird offer [30% OFF] 58,800 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社イケヒコ・コーポレーション、Kickstarter

Autonomous mobility trial begins at a logistics hub

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The trial is scheduled to run for approximately 1 year
  • Original週1回程度の頻度で検証を行います

Companies mentioned:ダイセーロジスティクス株式会社、東海クラリオン株式会社、ダイセーホールディングス株式会社

“everies,” an AR app that lets you talk with everyday objects, launches June 24

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 460,000 downloads in 5 days after launch
  • Price: 300 yen
  • Approximately 3,000 applications from around the world

Companies mentioned:株式会社ワットエバー、Whatever、Google、App Store、ARCore

PixAI, an AI creation platform, releases a generation tool that brings characters into virtual streaming scenes

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 15 million people worldwide

Companies mentioned:Metanomaly株式会社、PixAI、PixAI Creator Lab(PCL)、Mio.2、Tsubaki.2

Kochi Prefecture Green Bond: Available for purchase at Daiwa Securities and 四国銀行 counters (for corporate and individual customers)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Corporate bonds can be purchased by investors nationwide (corporations only) starting at ¥10 million
  • Individual bonds can be purchased in increments of ¥10,000, starting at a minimum of ¥10,000...
  • Individual bonds are available for purchase... (with a maximum of ¥9.99 million for corporations and organizations)
  • Issue amount: ¥4.5 billion
  • Issue amount: ¥500 million
  • A brokerage commission (including tax) of up to 1.26500% of the contract value (minimum ¥2,750) is required
  • For foreign transactions such as foreign stocks, a domestic handling fee (including tax) of up to 0.99000% of the contract value will be charged, in addition to

Companies mentioned:大和証券株式会社、四国銀行、SMBC日興証券株式会社、野村證券株式会社、株式会社日本格付研究所、国際資本市場協会、環境省

orosy launches closed beta of “orosy API,” a new service that enables bulk purchasing of a wide range of products in Japan

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Registered brands: approximately 5,000 (Japan and overseas)
  • Registered buyers: more than 20,000
  • Countries served: more than 20
  • Capital: 100 million yen

Companies mentioned:orosy株式会社、orosy

60% of unmarried women in their 20s and 30s feel anxious about “marriage and childbirth.” A gap in attitudes with men of the same generation also comes to light!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 60.6% of 104 women in their 20s and 30s (average respondent age: 30.2) said they “always feel intense anxiety” or “sometimes feel anxious”
  • Among 104 men (average respondent age: 32.7), the figure was 46.1%, a gap of 14.5 percentage points
  • 56.7% of 104 unmarried women in their 20s and 30s said they know that “egg freezing” is an option for preparing for the time limit on childbirth
  • Grace Bank’s official LINE account is offering a “coupon for a free AMH test (up to ¥10,000)” to those who add it as a friend

Companies mentioned:株式会社グレイスグループ、Grace Bank(グレイスバンク)

Daimaou Kosaka appears on “TickTockTalk♪”! He talks about his distinctive approach to choosing watches and turning points in his life. The program airs for 3 consecutive weeks on TOKYO FM starting June 28 (Sun)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3 weeks: June 28, July 5 and 12, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社ベスト販売、クロノス日本版、TOKYO FM、ブライトリング、カルティエ、ブレゲ、IWC

Making its first stop in Tochigi and marking its 50th store nationwide! Spaghetti specialty restaurant スパゲッティーのパンチョ opens its Utsunomiya Tomatsuri store on July 3 (Fri), with 3 consecutive opening campaigns

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A milestone as the 50th store nationwide
  • 3 days, July 3 (Fri)–July 5 (Sun)
  • 100 yen off
  • Toppings priced up to 240 yen
  • Plan to reach 100 stores nationwide

Companies mentioned:スパゲッティーのパンチョ、株式会社パンチョ、株式会社B級グルメ研究所ホールディングス、株式会社ファイブグループ

“CHEESE WONDER YELLOW,” a fresh cheesecake capturing the sweet-and-sour taste of summer-limited 瀬戸内レモン, a popular flavor from past years, returns for a limited-time sale starting July 1 (Fri), 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative sales have topped 2 million pieces
  • 1 box, 6 pieces / ¥3,980 (tax included)
  • 6 pieces: 2,980 yen (tax included)
  • 6 pieces, crunch: 3,186 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:北海道コンフェクトグループ株式会社、CHEESE WONDER、瀬戸内レモン

Adal’s corporate magazine “Furniture at Work” gets a makeover

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 74 years since founding
  • Circulation: 10,000 copies
  • 36 pages
  • July 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社アダル、HINATA大島、成田国際空港、and roots、釜飯ビクトリア、燃え殻氏、しんご氏

Launching a series of easy-to-understand lectures on cost accounting and its application for transportation businesses

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Insights from seminars delivered to more than 3,000 people in total
  • The industry’s average operating profit margin remains at just 0.0%
  • Raised ¥1.1 billion in Series B funding in November 2025
  • Cumulative funding has reached ¥1.8 billion
  • Employees: 46 (as of June 2026)

Companies mentioned:アセンド株式会社、一般社団法人 運輸デジタルビジネス協議会(TDBC)、静神運輸株式会社

Entries top 1,500 companies with 2 months to go. Entry count for the 6th “えんむすBA” online business-matching event for small and medium-sized businesses has grown about 5 times in 4 years

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Number of participating companies tops 1,500
  • About 5 times growth in 4 years
  • 1,649 company entries
  • 1,035 business meeting opportunities
  • 62.8% held business meetings
  • August 3 (Mon)–31 (Mon), 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社ココペリ、Big Advance、えんむすBA

For summer vacation trips and visits to your hometown: TOKI AIR Summer Sale

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Weekdays: ¥7,000 (tax included)
  • Weekends and holidays: ¥9,000 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:トキエア株式会社、TOKI AIR Co., Ltd.

Acompany successfully demonstrates technology for running NEC’s generative AI “cotomi” in a Confidential Computing environment

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • At most, approximately 10%

Companies mentioned:Acompany、NEC、Apple、Google、NVIDIA、AMD

株式会社キャリオット to exhibit at “Back Office World 2026 Summer Tokyo”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Used by more than 400 companies (as of the end of September 2025)

Companies mentioned:株式会社キャリオット、Bizcrew EXPO 実行委員会

Even when FIFA covered up the Levi’s® name, its symbol was clear to everyone

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Levi Strauss & Co. reported net revenues of $6.4 billion in 2024
  • Approximately 3,400 brand-dedicated stores and shop-in-shops around the world
  • Sold in more than 120 countries worldwide

Companies mentioned:Levi’s®、FIFA、リーバイス® 原宿フラッグシップストア、リーバイス® ストア大阪、リーバイス® ストア京都、Levi Strauss & Co.、Dockers®、Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™、Denizen®、Beyond Yoga®

[mederi survey] About 90% of HR representatives notice “physical and mental health issues among young employees.” The reality of resignation and leave risks that emerge in the first 2 months of the new fiscal year

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 89.1% said they had noticed physical or mental health issues or changes among new graduates and young employees since the start of the new fiscal year
  • The most common sign of ill health was “less communication” (20.7%)
  • Original87.3%が5月以降に新卒・若手社員の離職・休職リスクを感じており
  • 93.7% said that physical and mental health issues among young employees are a corporate concern
  • 88.7% said that women employees’ health issues, such as menstruation and PMS, affect their work
  • The most commonly cited challenge in advancing health support initiatives was “insufficient understanding within the company” (25.9%)
  • The most commonly cited health support initiative they want to strengthen going forward was a “health consultation desk” (26.4%)

Companies mentioned:mederi株式会社、mederi Pill、mederi for biz

[Air conditioning use × skin survey] 58.9% have experienced “air-conditioning dermatitis,” which causes dry skin in summer. A dermatologist explains how indoor humidity of 40% or less damages the skin barrier

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 58.9% of respondents have experienced air-conditioning dermatitis
  • The rate was especially high among office workers, at 67.8%
  • People who use air conditioning for 6 hours or more face 2.3 times the risk of skin problems compared with those who use it for less than 3 hours
  • Spending 8 hours in an environment with indoor humidity of 40% or less reduces the moisture content of the stratum corneum by an average of 32.4%
  • Original1日1.5L以上の水分摂取が効果的
  • Awareness of “air-conditioning dermatitis” is just 18.7%
  • Original7割以上が1日6時間以上エアコン環境で過ごす
  • The most common symptom is “tight, dry skin,” at 38.6%
  • The most common response was “I don’t take any particular measures,” at 28.3%

Companies mentioned:アイシークリニック、医療法人社団鉄結会

Asobica supports 大創産業’s official fan community “DAISO Circle” on “coorum(コーラム).” A new product, “Petit Block DX Quest Series,” was created using fan feedback.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 300 yen each (330 yen including tax)
  • The product went on sale at DAISO stores nationwide on a rolling basis starting in early June 2026

Companies mentioned:Asobica、大創産業、DAISO、Standard Products、THREEPPY

New tops from ブルックス ブラザーズ add a touch of elegance to early-summer outfits

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Polo shirt ¥16,500
  • Skirt ¥31,900
  • Trucker jacket ¥53,900
  • Blouse ¥26,400
  • Bermuda shorts ¥22,000
  • Linen shirt ¥24,200
  • Cardigan ¥22,000
  • Cropped pants ¥31,900
  • Bag ¥61,600
  • Polo sweater ¥24,200
  • Denim ¥26,400
  • Linen shirt ¥28,600
  • Sweatpants ¥17,600

Companies mentioned:ブルックス ブラザーズ、BAIRD McNUTT

Original福岡県庁にて、福岡県産食材を使用した「福岡名物になりたいとうふしゅうまい」の完成と販売開始を報告。

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥1,580 (tax included)
  • Contents: 8 pieces (250g)
  • Launch date: June 2026 onward

Companies mentioned:株式会社梅の花グループ、福岡県

[A challenge from 三田製麺所] The long-awaited return! The shock of the mega-sized serving is back. Thank you for waiting: “Extra-large 1.5kg tsukemen”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Extra-large 1.5kg tsukemen
  • Extra-large tsukemen: ¥1,410 (tax included)
  • Extra-rich extra-large tsukemen: ¥1,560 (tax included)
  • Extra-large chilled sea bream dashi salt tsukemen: ¥1,380 (tax included)
  • Spicy extra-large tsukemen: ¥1,510 (tax included)
  • Spicy extra-rich extra-large tsukemen: ¥1,660 (tax included)
  • You can upgrade the noodle portion from regular to extra-large for an additional ¥450.
  • We operate 51 locations nationwide.
  • Employees: 1,500 (200 full-time employees, 1,300 partners) *As of June 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社エムピーキッチンホールディングス、三田製麺所

キリンビジネスシステム adopts the CRM/MA tool カスタマーリングス

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A customer base of 14 million
  • Adopted by more than 850 companies to date

Companies mentioned:キリンビジネスシステム、株式会社プラスアルファ・コンサルティング、カスタマーリングス

Synthetic cannabis, zombie cigarettes and prescription drug overdoses. “Legal highs” next door have become a social phenomenon! Why do “ordinary people” get caught up in the “quagmire” of the gray zone? A record of more than 10 years of reporting by the bestselling author of “ルポ川崎”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • List price: 1,980 yen (1,800 yen before tax)
  • 256 pages in total

Companies mentioned:株式会社大洋図書、サイゾー、新潮社、毎日新聞出版

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