AI News 180m Report

2026-06-25 09:00–12:00 JST

1017 received, 1015 listed, 4 sources ・ Page 6 of 11

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 943 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 72 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)(898)

Original大分県別府市 鉄輪温泉発の「HAA」が、ブランド設立から5年を機に、ブランドメッセージを一新。新タグラインは「こころが、とけていく。」

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1 million bags sold to date

Companies mentioned:株式会社HAA、鉄輪温泉

日本キヤリア launches data center model of its Universal Smart X (USX) EDGE modular chiller

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 70,000 units installed to date
  • COP at a chilled-water outlet temperature of 30°C is 192% that of the previous model
  • 117 seconds for the 60HP model
  • 150 seconds for the 70HP model
  • Current total harmonic distortion (THDi) below 5%

Companies mentioned:日本キヤリア株式会社、Carrier Global Corporation

[July 1 (Wed.), 14:00] Free webinar by 3 companies to explain METI’s “Security Measures Evaluation System for Strengthening Supply Chains”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 1, 2026 (Wed.), 14:00–15:00

Companies mentioned:株式会社アトミテック、合同会社OfficeSRC、TIS株式会社、経済産業省

“Extreme heat days” above 40°C are here! Beat summer fatigue and air-conditioning chills with food! グランフロント大阪 presents its summer gourmet fair, “Cool and Warm, to Get Your Body Moving,” opening July 3 (Fri.)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Available at 24 restaurants
  • “Chilled Osaka whitebait and lemon peperoncino” 1,980 yen
  • “Sudachi soba” 1,500 yen
  • “Whole melon” 2,180 yen
  • “Chilled noodles set meal” 1,400 yen
  • “Ethnic soup curry with fragrant Thai herbs” 2,585 yen
  • “Curry and biryani thali” 1,850 yen
  • “Large steamed bun set” 3,520 yen
  • “Grilled Japanese Black Wagyu round steak with black bean flavor, 200g” 7,150 yen

Companies mentioned:阪急阪神ビルマネジメント株式会社、グランフロント大阪、DEAN & DELUCA、河内鴨 蕎麦 スタンド 藤乃、堀内果実園、鶴橋 焼肉 白雲台、Rojiura Curry SAMURAI.、ERICK SOUTH、JawDim、THE CITY BAKERY BRASSERIE RUBIN、THE COSMOPOLITAN GRILL|BAR|TERRACE、OSAMPOアプリ

MBKデジタル to distribute exclusive white paper at Google Cloud Next Tokyo, sharing practical insights on AI use

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2026年7月30日(木)~31日(金)
  • Session date and time: July 31 (Fri.), 13:00–13:30

Companies mentioned:MBKデジタル、Google Cloud、Google LLC、三井物産

Figma unveils intelligent canvas for full-stack development at “Config 2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 10,000 product builders at Config in San Francisco
  • 3 years of data (8,403 total responses)
  • 639 qualitative interviews
  • Respondents at companies with the most advanced AI adoption were 25% more likely than those at other companies to say that “the importance of design in business has increased.”
  • 57% of respondents said design has become more important.
  • 77% of PMs said they do more than half of their work on the canvas.

Companies mentioned:Figma, Inc.、Figma Japan株式会社、Figma Weave

[Hosted by 東京都] First Social Firm Seminar to focus on “Single Parents and Social Firms”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capacity: 20 people
  • The seminars for Reiwa 8 fiscal year will be held in 5 sessions

Companies mentioned:東京都、東京都ひとり親家庭支援センターはあと、株式会社キャリア・マム、ツムグワークス株式会社、テレビ東京

Itoshima City global talent development startup to launch podcast “Behind the Learning” on June 25

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Available from June 25, 2026
  • Founded in July 2024

Companies mentioned:株式会社Learner's Learner、米国ミネルバプロジェクト社、一般社団法人みつかる+わかる

[Full coverage of all 5 insurance industry segments] Biz Up Research gives e-JINZAI for insurance a major overhaul

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Launch date: June 25, 2026 (Thu.)
  • A wide range of more than 30 certification courses
  • Original資本金: 3 億 7,600 万円

Companies mentioned:株式会社ビズアップ総研、e-JINZAI for insurance、生命保険会社、損害保険会社、生命保険代理店、損害保険代理店、少額短期保険会社

Children’s GPS tracking device series “BoT (Bot)” ranks No. 1 in GMO’s overall customer satisfaction rankings

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • No. 1 in overall customer satisfaction rankings
  • 3,978 people
  • Device price: 4,800 yen
  • “GPS Plan (480 yen per month)”
  • “GPS & Talk Plan (680 yen per month)”
  • Width: 50mm
  • Height: 50mm
  • Thickness: 21mm
  • Weight: 58g
  • Charging time: 3 hours
  • Capital: ¥5 million

Companies mentioned:ビーサイズ株式会社、GMOリサーチ&AI株式会社

Receives letter of appreciation for repairing the steel tower at the NTT青森 Hachinohe Building

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Maximum seismic intensity: 6 upper
  • Magnitude (M): 7.5
  • 14 partner companies
  • Built in September 1970
  • Began on December 15, 2025
  • Repair work was completed on the 26th of the same month

Companies mentioned:電気興業株式会社、NTT東日本株式会社、NTT青森、青森県、国土交通省、八戸市、総務省

Completed the “Reiwa 7 fiscal year Demonstration Project for Building a Resource Circulation System in Wide-Area Local Governments”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Depending on assumptions such as production scale, CRPE and CRPP were found to cost around 2–3 times as much as petroleum-derived PE and PP.
  • It was found that food container packaging made using some CRPE and CRPP can be manufactured at roughly 1.5 times the price of packaging made using petroleum-derived PE and PP, depending on conditions such as the blend ratio and layer structure.

Companies mentioned:三菱ケミカル株式会社、日本ポリエチレン株式会社、日本ポリプロ株式会社、アールエム東セロ株式会社、株式会社カナオカホールディングス、大日本印刷株式会社、東洋製罐グループホールディングス株式会社、三井物産株式会社、三井物産流通グループ株式会社、リファインバース株式会社、株式会社三菱総合研究所

Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s “Before the Coffee Gets Cold” surpasses 1 million copies in cumulative circulation; debut novel becomes a million-seller after 11 years

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative circulation of 1 million copies
  • Box office revenue: 1.5 billion yen
  • 56 languages worldwide

Companies mentioned:株式会社サンマーク出版、Audible.com、ハリウッドスタジオ

Community marketing company KEEN increased UGC impressions about 5-fold through a social media campaign for 資生堂’s マキアージュ. The initiative created high-quality, natural posts by using generative AI-based community analysis to understand context.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • UGC impressions increased about 5-fold compared with organic posts.

Companies mentioned:KEEN株式会社、資生堂、マキアージュ、株式会社資生堂、株式会社コーセー、株式会社フリークアウト・ホールディングス

In an era when “savings bring peace of mind” can turn into “losing value,” how should you make the most of your summer bonus? An on-demand seminar on building assets will be available for a limited time on weekends.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1,546 homes sold
  • 11,226 units under management
  • Annual occupancy rate for 2025: 99.2%
  • Revenue occupancy rate (R) 98.7%
  • Capital: 100 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社アイケンジャパン

Heat-related injuries and deaths at construction sites reach a record high; IoT weather monitoring aims for “safety management that doesn’t rely on people”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • There were 1,803 workplace heat-related injuries and deaths in 2025.
  • The construction industry accounted for 292 people.
  • Up 43% year over year
  • There were 19 deaths, down 39% year over year.
  • The record-breaking heat of summer 2025 (average temperature anomaly: +2.36°C

Companies mentioned:株式会社シーティーエス、株式会社ウェザーニューズ

Green AI begins collaboration with クリーンエナジーコネクト

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • AI selects the most suitable measures from a database of more than 5,700 energy-saving and decarbonization initiatives.
  • Installed at dispersed locations nationwide (about 2,800 sites as of June 2026)

Companies mentioned:株式会社Green AI、クリーンエナジーコネクト、第一生命保険、NTTグループ、東急、野村不動産、ヒューリック、スギホールディングス、富士フイルム、Amazon、Google

Sports, live events and anime—one exciting title after another is coming this summer! Find the perfect thrill for you with choices to suit your tastes. The “docomo MAX Choices Guide: July Edition” is now available.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Featured streaming content for July 2026
  • In July, MLB on SPOTV’s live streams will spotlight Japanese players such as Shohei Ohtani and Seiya Suzuki, as well as star players from around the world.
  • Customers of “docomo MAX” and “docomo Poikatsu MAX” can choose up to 2 services each month at no additional charge.

Companies mentioned:株式会社NTTドコモ、Lemino、dアニメストア、DAZN、NBA docomo、東京ディズニーリゾート、ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン、King Gnu、SHINee、乃木坂46、櫻坂46、日向坂46、SLL Joongang Co.,Ltd

DiscoverFeed株式会社 launches distributed data center business

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Data storage capacity of about 7,000 TB

Companies mentioned:DiscoverFeed株式会社、トレードワークス株式会社、AKB48、BNK48、CGM48、Instagram、TikTok、YouTube、X

株式会社yett, operator of Everidays, invited by Microsoft’s Global CASA Team to a Customer Round Table on cloud use in the AI era

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Wednesday, May 20, 2026
  • Established: July 2018

Companies mentioned:株式会社yett、Microsoft Corporation、日本マイクロソフト株式会社、Everidays

New release: fuacha, a specialty flower and fruit tea shop, begins selling high-quality Chinese tea leaves!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • First Chinese Tea Set (4 varieties): 2,400 yen
  • First Chinese Tea Set (8 varieties): 5,360 yen
  • Oolong Tea Tasting Set: 3,060 yen
  • Pu-erh Tea Tasting Set: 1,640 yen
  • Jasmine Tea Tasting Set: 2,100 yen

Companies mentioned:fuacha、株式会社CROSSASIA

As hidden washing-machine tub grime peaks this season, two washing-machine cleaning pros join forces! ミューズ and 洗濯機のまじん release a collaborative video for the “Muse All-in-One Washing Machine Tub Cleaner.”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Eliminates 99.9% of bacteria lurking in washing-machine tubs
  • Net volume: 250 ml (1 use)
  • Release date: February 16, 2026

Companies mentioned:レキットベンキーザー・ジャパン株式会社、ミューズ、洗濯機のまじん

株式会社フードトラックカンパニー opens a Sendai sales office

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Manufactured and delivered more than 2,000 food trucks to date
  • More than 360 business launch seminars annually
  • In 2026, recognized as the nationwide coordinating corporation for the Cabinet Office’s Disaster Response Vehicle Registration System

Companies mentioned:株式会社フードトラックカンパニー、enspace

First-ever achievement for a men’s makeup item: THE FUTURE’s “Color Change BB Cream” wins 1st place overall in the men’s cosmetics category at the “WWDBEAUTY Best Cosmetics for the First Half of 2026” awards!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 1,980 yen (including tax)
  • Net weight: 25g

Companies mentioned:STORiiY株式会社、THE FUTURE、WWDBEAUTY

Summer vacation special exhibition: Mamoru Suzuki’s “Bird Nests Around the World and Picture Book Original Artwork” opens July 18 at 遊朴館 HIDA GALLERY

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 25 bird nests in a variety of shapes and sizes
  • 20 original illustrations from picture books depicting bird nests
  • There are 300 species of bird nests*
  • More than 1,500
  • Participation fee: 500 yen
  • Capacity: 100 people
  • Capacity: 20 people

Companies mentioned:飛騨産業株式会社、遊朴館 HIDA GALLERY、高山市教育委員会、飛騨・高山観光コンベンション協会

Luxury bath additive Chapon ranks 1st in bath salt gifts on 楽天市場 for 22 consecutive months

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • For 3 consecutive months
  • Cumulative sales have exceeded 380,000 bottles
  • BIRTHDAY BAR: 27 locations nationwide

Companies mentioned:株式会社Tokel、楽天市場、Amazon、BIRTHDAY BAR

Reopening July 1 after a 6-year hiatus! A full look inside the UCC Coffee Museum, transformed into a “coffee theme park” where adults and children can learn and have fun!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Adults (high school students and older): 880 yen
  • Children (elementary and junior high school students): 440 yen
  • More than 1.5 million visitors in total
  • For more than 35 years
  • Beans or ground coffee: 1,220 yen
  • Single-serve drip coffee: 240 yen
  • OriginalUCCコーヒー博物館 リーフクッキー 神戸発の老舗洋菓子ブランド「モロゾフ」さまのスイーツが、UCCコーヒー博物館のオリジナルデザイン缶で登場!
  • 550 yen (socks)
  • 4,400 yen (body pillow)
  • Coffee sapling: Take home a small coffee tree along with memories of the UCC Coffee Museum.
  • Originalカプセルトイ(1回400円
  • (Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:UCCジャパン株式会社、UCCグループ、全日本コーヒー協会、モロゾフ

Nara’s visitor numbers hit a 15-year high of 2.038 million as the city shifts toward becoming a place to stay. “今昔荘 奈良 きたまち -真名鹿の湯-,” a luxury vacation rental for up to 16 guests, opens.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Visitor numbers hit a 15-year high of 2.038 million
  • The number of international overnight visitors also reached 445,000.
  • 14.87 million tourists visited Nara City.
  • The number of international visitors was 2.977 million.
  • There were 42.68 million international visitors to Japan in 2025.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ファンバウンド、株式会社スマイルアップ、今昔荘 奈良 きたまち -真名鹿の湯-

OriginalSHIRORUが2026年上半期ベストコスメ受賞:「クリスタルホイップ」「クリスタルホイップブラック」「ブライトコンシーラーパレット」「ブーストホワイトセラム」が複数のベストコスメを受賞

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price including tax: 3,300 yen (base price 3,000 yen + tax)
  • Price including tax: 3,960 yen (base price 3,600 yen + tax)
  • Price including tax: 7,700 yen (base price 7,000 yen + tax)
  • Original厳選された保湿成分を92. 3%と高配合
  • Original厳選された保湿成分を9 2. 3%と高配合

Companies mentioned:SHIRORU

SABERA and Kotoba form a strategic partnership to deliver world-class simultaneous interpretation

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative funding: ¥3.7 billion
  • 21 input languages
  • 13 output languages
  • Displays translations with a head start of up to 0.5 seconds
  • Average delay from speech to translated text appearing is in the 3-second range
  • Under 2 seconds for some language pairs

Companies mentioned:株式会社jig.jp、Kotoba Technologies, Inc、Kotoba Technologies Japan Co-Founder, CEO 小島 熙之、株式会社Kotoba Technologies

Molten’s marine brand DEARBLUE makes its first installation at NOT A HOTEL SETOUCHI, designed by ビャルケ・インゲルス

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3 villas: “180,” “270” and “360”
  • Making products we can be proud of 100 years from now
  • Across the entire group, including overseas operations

Companies mentioned:株式会社モルテン、NOT A HOTEL株式会社、BIG、ビャルケ・インゲルス

Reflecting on “where we return at the end of life” while walking in the mountains: 山旅人 and circular burial to hold their first collaborative tour on Oct. 20.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The share of the population aged 65 and older has reached 29.3%
  • It is projected to rise to 38.7% by 2070
  • Tour price: ¥33,000
  • Capacity: 14 people
  • Minimum of 6 participants
  • About 3 hours of walking
  • About 3.5 hours of activity
  • Cumulative elevation gain: 519m ascent

Companies mentioned:at FOREST株式会社、循環葬® RETURN TO NATURE、株式会社山旅人

“日本経営グループ Healthcare Value Co-Creation Awards 2026” to be held on Friday, July 24, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Date: Friday, July 24, 2026, 15:00–19:30

Companies mentioned:株式会社日本経営ホールディングス、株式会社肥後銀行、株式会社静岡銀行、株式会社山陰合同銀行、埼玉縣信用金庫、株式会社ヘルスケアイノベーション

[QFF] Quantum Flowers & Foods begins research on “Tamba black soybeans” with 京都府農林水産技術センター生物資源研究センター.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • For plants such as flowers, vegetables and grains, new varieties can be created in as little as 1 year.

Companies mentioned:株式会社クォンタムフラワーズ&フーズ、京都府農林水産技術センター生物資源研究センター

28 Taiwanese technology companies and 66 products come together at the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion, exhibiting at Taiwan Expo 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “SSD2705-B” is the world’s first 27-inch triangular color TFT-LCD
  • Delivers excellent visibility even in direct sunlight with a high brightness of 1,000 nits
  • AI translator equipped with a 16.8-inch AM-miniLED transparent touchscreen
  • Smooth multilingual communication through instant translation in 21 languages
  • Controls form with an accuracy of within 5 degrees
  • Precisely pulverizes and blends more than 20 types of natural minerals at the nanoscale
  • 200,000 human stem cell-derived exosomes
  • Contains 2,000 ppm caffeine

Companies mentioned:台湾貿易センター、Litemax Electronics Inc.、GIO Optoelectronics Corp.、デルタ電子株式会社、メリダジャパン株式会社、MAKALOT CONDUSTRIAL CO., LTD、SH-RD Beauty 株式會社、ゆうちゃみ、ゆい小池、株式会社マテリアル

45.5% of readers want to know whether AI is used in email newsletters [株式会社コンビーズ]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Either is fine” was the most common response, with 73 responses (36.5%).
  • “Would prefer to know” received 70 responses (35.0%)
  • “No need to know” received 30 responses (15.0%)
  • “Definitely want to know” received 21 responses (10.5%)
  • “Would rather not know” received just 6 responses (3.0%).
  • Survey respondents: 200 people
  • Established: 2002

Companies mentioned:株式会社コンビーズ、Combeez Inc.

[京都外国語大学 × 京都商工会議所] First-of-its-kind initiative to encourage university students to settle in the region: Industry-academia collaboration to hold the “100-yen breakfast (Asakatsu) Project” on July 2

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 15–20 students will participate
  • While enjoying breakfast at the affordable price of 100 yen

Companies mentioned:京都外国語大学、京都商工会議所、株式会社ゑり善、小川珈琲株式会社

SUUNTO ambassadors and supported runners shine at “Kaga Spa Trail Endurance 100 by UTMB® 2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Finished in 6 hours, 8 minutes and 16 seconds
  • Finished in 12 hours, 5 minutes and 56 seconds
  • Cumulative elevation gain: 2,607m
  • “KAGASPA 50K (distance: 56.8km)”
  • “KAGASPA 100K (distance: 97.4km)”
  • 1.5-inch AMOLED display
  • Battery life of up to 55 hours
  • Up to 65 hours of battery life

Companies mentioned:SUUNTO、UTMB®、Kaga Spa Trail Endurance 100 by UTMB® 2026、Suunto Oy

Resource recycling in Odawara: tiles made from discarded fishing nets installed at 鮑屋’s 魚商 小田原六左衛門 Rasca Odawara store, a business with a 430-year history

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 430 years in business
  • 鮑屋 is set to open on June 25, 2026

Companies mentioned:amu株式会社、鮑屋、魚商 小田原六左衛門、ODAWARA GARAGE BREWING

[一般財団法人日本科学技術連盟] Notice of change of chairperson

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Basic assets: 2.3172 billion yen

Companies mentioned:一般財団法人日本科学技術連盟、株式会社安川電機製作所、株式会社安川電機、日本ロボット工業会、日本電機工業会

全面 renovation of “三菱地所の住まいリレー,” a home sales, brokerage and rental information website

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:三菱地所グループ、三菱地所ハウスネット株式会社、三菱地所リアルエステ―トサービス株式会社

◢◤Developing “engagement talent” for the era of human capital management: The Certified Engagement Coach® Training Course, supporting psychological safety, well-being and employee retention, will be held on August 22 and 23, 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2026年8月22日(土)・23日(日)の2日間、オンラインにて【認定エンゲージメント・コーチ®養成講座】を開催いたします。
  • Original①1日入門コース:11,000円
  • Original②2日間コース:22,000円
  • ③ Certification course: ¥44,000
  • ④ Refresher course: ¥11,000

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人コーチング心理学協会

It has been 5 years since Rome came to Tokyo. Giolitti Japan is celebrating its 5th anniversary in Japan.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 5th anniversary in Japan
  • June 25, 2026
  • June 25, 2021
  • June 25–July 31, 2026

Companies mentioned:Giolitti Japan、Giolitti、株式会社Mogu-UP、株式会社P-UP、株式会社P-UP World、駐日イタリア大使館、東急プラザ原宿、有楽町マルイ

レックスアドバイザーズ to launch an organizational diagnostic program for accounting firms and small and medium-sized businesses

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The organizational diagnostic program for accounting firms and small and medium-sized businesses is priced at ¥180,000
  • The program will be offered for ¥150,000 (regular price: ¥180,000)
  • “Limited to 3 companies, exclusively accounting firms and tax accountant corporations”

Companies mentioned:株式会社レックスアドバイザーズ、REXキャリアデザイン、REX派遣、アカナビ

Wooden window frames from “日本の窓” selected for a factory café lounge. Overcoming noise challenges while delivering insulation, soundproofing and environmental benefits

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Founded in 2016

Companies mentioned:株式会社日本の窓、株式会社レゾナック、カシワバラグループ

World record set for video game collectibles: A sealed, top-graded copy of “Super Mario Bros.” sells for US$3 million (about ¥483.54 million)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The record of $2 million set in a private sale in 2021
  • The record of $2 million set in a private sale in 2021 (about ¥322.36 million)
  • The total sales from the auction were $5,047,669
  • The total sales from the auction were $5,047,669 (about ¥813.58 million)
  • PSA 9.8 “Super Mario Bros.” sealed, 4th print production edition (1985); sale price: $575,000
  • PSA 9.8 “Super Mario Bros.” sealed, 4th print production edition (1985); sale price: $575,000 | about ¥92.68 million

Companies mentioned:Heritage Auctions、任天堂、PSA、Professional Sports Authenticator、Nintendo Entertainment System、World of Warcraft、Excitebike、Donkey Kong Jr.、ゼルダの伝説、ポケモンピンボール、ポケットモンスターピカチュウ、コロコロコミック

Responding to rainy-season decluttering needs: 買いクル太田桐生店 launches its “Rainy-Season Home Organization Support Campaign” on June 25

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting June 25, 2026
  • Appraisals take an average of 30 minutes to 1 hour

Companies mentioned:買いクル太田桐生店、株式会社RC

陸前高田 begins hosting the JICA Global Program as pre-departure training for Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers heading abroad

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3 participants scheduled to travel overseas under the JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers 2026 program
  • For about 2 and a half months
  • 5,000 or more people per year

Companies mentioned:JICA、認定特定非営利活動法人SET

Finance and accounting freelancer matching agency FINANCEBIZ to exhibit at “DX Comprehensive EXPO 2026 Summer Tokyo”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 30,000 cumulative job placements
  • Track record of transactions with approximately 3,000 companies
  • Approximately 96% ongoing engagement rate

Companies mentioned:株式会社テックビズ、FINANCEBIZ、Bizcrew EXPO 実行委員会、TECHBIZ、HRBIZ、MARKETINGBIZ

Kimono shoppers value “design and colors/patterns” most at 82%, outpacing price | Survey of 100 parents

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The most important factor when choosing a kimono is “design and colors/patterns,” cited by 82.0%
  • “Price” was cited by 66.0%
  • 30.0% said they prioritize size

Companies mentioned:株式会社LIN、レンタル衣裳マイセレクト

Japan’s first insight management cloud, Centou, publishes a case study on its use at the fast-growing startup “カミナシ”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cuts development costs by ¥3 million per month
  • 2x sales growth
  • Launching a new business in 3 months
  • 5x analysis efficiency

Companies mentioned:株式会社alma、株式会社カミナシ、Centou

Exhibiting [fall prevention equipment] that contributes to safety measures for working at heights! Notice of participation in “Architecture and Building Materials Exhibition Osaka 2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 2 (Thu.)–3 (Fri.), 2026
  • 10:00~16:30
  • More than 2 m
  • Capital: 481,524 thousand yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社ダイケン、日本建築材料協会、日本経済新聞社、テレビ大阪

Web-based internal newsletter service SOLANOWA launches new IdP integration option, “Automatic User Synchronization (SCIM)”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A web-based internal newsletter service used by more than 1 million people cumulatively
  • Up to 1,000 users: ¥20,000 + consumption tax
  • 1,001–5,000 users: ¥30,000 + consumption tax
  • 5,001 users and above: ¥50,000 + consumption tax

Companies mentioned:株式会社フューチャースピリッツ、Microsoft、Google、Salesforce、Okta

Notice of official partner agreement with モンテディオ山形

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established in 1984 as NEC山形サッカー部
  • Joined the J.League in 1999

Companies mentioned:モンテディオ山形、株式会社XAION DATA、NEC山形サッカー部

[Ranking of the best heat-relief products people bought] Survey of 500 men and women

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 83.8% of respondents have increased the frequency with which they buy heat-relief products
  • Original買ってよかった暑さ対策グッズの第1位は「ハンディファン(23.6%)」
  • Original「買って後悔した暑さ対策グッズ」を聞いたところ、1位になったのは「ネッククーラー(28.2%)」

Companies mentioned:株式会社エムフロ、Craudia採用動画制作サービス、医療法人社団志嵩会かなまち慈優クリニック

[Umenoyado Shuzo × インド料理ムンバイ] The 2nd collaboration is here! A limited-time “Dinner Menu with Indian Snacks” for toasting over Indian appetizers

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • June 25, 2026 (Thu.)–September 30, 2026 (Wed.)

Companies mentioned:梅乃宿酒造株式会社、インド料理ムンバイ

[日本蓄電池株式会社] Grid-scale battery storage facility “NC Shibata-gun Kawasaki-machi Imajuku Battery Storage Facility” in Shibata District, Miyagi Prefecture, begins operation in the balancing market

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Rated output and capacity: Battery storage system, 1,998kW and 8,146kWh
  • Balancing market operations start date: June 19, 2026

Companies mentioned:日本蓄電池株式会社、デジタルグリッド株式会社、CATL、TMEIC、JEPX

[Disney] Mickey dives into the world of Japanese culture! The “Mickey meets JAPAN” series debuts! <Rain-or-shine umbrella / eco bag>

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 6 designs in all
  • Rib length: 50 cm
  • 99.99% light blocking
  • UV protection rate: 99.9%
  • UPF50+

Companies mentioned:株式会社サントス、タキヒヨー株式会社、ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン株式会社

[日本蓄電池株式会社] Grid-scale battery storage facility “NC Iwase-gun Kagamiishi-machi Battery Storage Facility” in Iwase District, Fukushima Prefecture, begins operation in the balancing market

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Rated output and capacity: Battery system, 1,977 kW and 8,146 kWh

Companies mentioned:日本蓄電池株式会社、デジタルグリッド株式会社、CATL、TMEIC、JEPX

[日本蓄電池株式会社] Grid-scale battery storage facility “NC Shirakawa City Kinshoji Battery Storage Facility” in Shirakawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, begins operation in the balancing market

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Rated output and capacity of battery storage system: 1,999 kW / 8,146 kWh

Companies mentioned:日本蓄電池株式会社、デジタルグリッド株式会社、CATL、TMEIC、JEPX

“Equipment Management” added to the construction management function of CAREECON Plus

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The number of contracted companies has exceeded 6,500 (as of the end of April 2026)

Companies mentioned:BRANU株式会社、CAREECON Plus

MESON plans and produces “MAZDA Carbon Cycle Journey,” a brand experience content that lets visitors experience Mazda’s proprietary CO₂ capture technology

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 330 people experienced “MAZDA Carbon Cycle Journey”

Companies mentioned:株式会社MESON、マツダ株式会社

After 20 years of developing technology focused on water and trials at the Expo, Science will launch its first new showerhead in about 2 years and 3 months, “Mirable Ex,” on July 25

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Mirable technology, refined over 20 years
  • 98.3% satisfaction rate
  • Approximately 265 g
  • Mist spray holes: 16

Companies mentioned:株式会社サイエンス、一般社団法人ファインバブル産業会、野村皮膚科医院

A new kind of rice snack created by a rice-growing town and Iwatsuka Seika: “Higashikawa Snack Contest” awards ceremony and tasting event to be held on June 28 (Sun.)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 78 outstanding works!
  • Of these, 41 entries were from Higashikawa Town residents

Companies mentioned:北海道 東川町、岩塚製菓株式会社、JAひがしかわ

“Doronko Paralym Art Cup 2026,” supporting social participation and independence for artists with disabilities, opens for submissions on July 15

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Prize money of ¥30,000
  • This year marks the commemorative 10th edition
  • At least 5 submissions from the same organization
  • Collaborative works by at least 5 people
  • Approximately 200 facilities
  • Approximately 2,900 people
  • Approximately 10,900 people

Companies mentioned:どろんこ会グループ、一般社団法人障がい者自立推進機構、TSUMUGI CAFE 武蔵野、日本プロサッカー選手会、日本バスケットボール選手会、日本ラグビーフットボール選手会、日本プロ野球選手会

Pokémon bread featuring “Poko a Pokémon” designs launches on July 1! Includes a “Poko a Pokémon Special Sticker” (all 22 types)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • There are 22 sticker types in total
  • Pokémon bread first went on sale on June 1, 1998

Companies mentioned:第一屋製パン株式会社、株式会社ポケモン、株式会社ゲームフリーク、株式会社コーエーテクモゲームス、任天堂、クリーチャーズ、ゲームフリーク

Clean Energy Connect and Green AI begin collaboration

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Installed at dispersed locations nationwide (about 2,800 sites as of June 2026)
  • AI selects the most suitable measures from a database of more than 5,700 energy-saving and decarbonization initiatives.

Companies mentioned:株式会社クリーンエナジーコネクト、Green AI、第一生命保険、NTTグループ、東急、野村不動産、ヒューリック、スギホールディングス、富士フイルム、Amazon、Google

Transforming “analog operations and complex management” in the construction industry: industry-specific ERP PROCES.S demonstrates “data use for the job site” on TV program “ええじゃない課Biz”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Adopted by more than 370 companies nationwide
  • Number of employees: 637
  • Capital: ¥460 million

Companies mentioned:株式会社内田洋行ITソリューションズ、PROCES.S、ええじゃない課Biz、TOKYO MX

ALH株式会社, which provides IT consulting, infrastructure construction and other services, adopts next-generation AI cloud editor “LAWGUE”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:ALH株式会社、FRAIM株式会社

Pocket Sign launches the “Hokkaido App” to distribute “Doumin Seikatsu Ouen Points” to approximately 2.82 million households across Hokkaido

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Points worth ¥5,500, redeemable at participating stores
  • Gift card worth ¥5,000

Companies mentioned:ポケットサイン株式会社、株式会社ニッセンレンエスコート

Real estate technology company TRUSTART begins business partnership with LIXILリアルティ

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Operates a nationwide franchise network of 450 stores (as of May 2026)

Companies mentioned:TRUSTART株式会社、LIXILリアルティ、LIXILグループ、株式会社LIXILイーアールエージャパン

Tokyo Soir × Toray launches black formalwear using KAZENOA ™, a functional fabric designed for breathability and lightness

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Breathability improved by approximately 46%
  • Approximately 28% lighter
  • Original生地重量は1㎡あたり約55g軽くなり
  • Price: ¥61,600 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥58,300 (tax included)
  • Price: 64,900 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社東京ソワール、東レ株式会社

Jobsite construction management service “Worksite” reflects the number of KY meeting participants in daily work records and labor input records

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • In July 2025, 株式会社インダストリー・ワン, エムシーデジタル株式会社, and 株式会社MCデータプラス merged.

Companies mentioned:エムシーディースリー株式会社、インダストリー・ワン、エムシーデジタル株式会社、株式会社MCデータプラス

Originalリムジンバスの東京空港交通、「落とし物クラウドfind」 を導入!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Handles approximately 1,200 lost items per month
  • Capital: 100 million yen
  • Capital: 10 million yen

Companies mentioned:東京空港交通株式会社、株式会社find、リムジンバス

Original【あべのハルカス近鉄本店】連日の暑さは涼しいあべのハルカス近鉄本店で吹き飛ばす!百貨店初・夢の「カルピスじゃぐち」が7/3(金)~5(日)・7(火)期間限定で登場!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “カルピスⓇ” celebrates its 107th birthday
  • Spend ¥777 or more including tax (purchases may be combined)
  • First 777 customers
  • More than 1 m long

Companies mentioned:カルピス、アサヒ飲料株式会社、安倍晴明神社、株式会社近鉄百貨店

【CLLENN】Natsumi Okamoto and Rei Sawamura (ONE N’ ONLY) star in the live-action adaptation of the hugely popular TL manga “Shall We Stop Being Friends Now?” The drama premieres tonight in the MBS Drama Fill slot

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • We are pleased to announce that the show will begin airing in the MBS Drama Fill slot today, Thursday, June 25, 2026.
  • More than 6,000 titles in total

Companies mentioned:株式会社CLLENN、DMMグループ、MBS、ONE N’ ONLY、ソケット、ユニバーサル ミュージック、コミックストック、フューチャーコミックス、GIGATOON Studio

New program “Welcome to My Swamp.” Premieres Wednesday, July 1! 【Starcat】

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ■Capital: 2.685 billion yen

Companies mentioned:スターキャット株式会社、スターキャットアルバトロス・フィルム

“Nama Northman,” which has sold more than 9 million units cumulatively, will expand its directly operated retail locations starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 800 million yen in the fiscal year ended September 2021
  • Approximately 2.6 billion yen in the fiscal year ending June 2026

Companies mentioned:北海道コンフェクトグループ株式会社、千秋庵製菓株式会社

Original森泉さんが語る“境界線のない”二拠点生活。ゼロリノベの人気連載「自由に住みたい大人たち」が第10回を突破!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reached its 10th installment
  • Approximately 1 million people per month

Companies mentioned:株式会社groove agent、ゼロリノベ

【HASHLE(ハッシュル)】The 2nd summer-limited waffle featuring a “fruit” theme goes on sale Wednesday, July 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price (tax included): 280 yen
  • Price (tax included): ¥330
  • July 1, 2026–mid-August
  • May 16, 2026–mid-August

Companies mentioned:荒井商事株式会社、HASHLE(ハッシュル)

Riken Technos develops “microbial composite-type” plastic through industry-academia collaboration

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Launches at Yokohama Port

Companies mentioned:リケンテクノス株式会社、理化学研究所、サーマス

Cloudflare announces joint development of a privacy-first protocol for the global internet with major browser developers

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original(2026年 6月 22日 太平洋標準時6:00本国発表)

Companies mentioned:Cloudflare、Mozilla Firefox、Google Chrome、Microsoft Edge、Shopify

AI to support OEM product development for hair salons, service launches June 9

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Service launched on June 9, 2026
  • Easy Order 12: the smallest plan, available for orders of just 12 units
  • Pattern Order 100: available for a total quantity of 100 kg or more
  • Full Order 300: a fully customized plan available for a total quantity of 300 kg or more

Companies mentioned:株式会社Eye Universe、デジタルサロン協会、株式会社ワイマック ジュエル・コスメティックス

Salad bowl specialty shop WithGreen opens its 4th location in the Ginza-Yurakucho area at Yurakucho Metropia on Thursday, June 25

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Its 55th location nationwide
  • Seating capacity: 13
  • Capital: 50 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社WithGreen、WithGreen

App “ピカピカ” and Shintaro Asanuma’s staged reading project wraps up successfully

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 50 audience members attended on the day

Companies mentioned:夢の光株式会社、ピカピカ、大阪アニメ・声優&eスポーツ専門学校

Original京都市・伏見稲荷大社近くにスマートゴミ箱「SmaGO」3台を設置し、京都市内累計18か所37台へ

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Of these, 14 units at 7 locations were donated by Kinoshita Kansei
  • 24 units donated in total
  • A total of 24 smart trash cans donated over 10 years

Companies mentioned:株式会社フォーステック、株式会社木下カンセー、京都市

At Yokohama Green Expo, which will welcome 10 million visitors, a “hydration system” for an era of extreme heat is set to be implemented in society ~“Refill Circular Project” launches~

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:GREEN×EXPO協会、日本ヒートアイランド学会、国立環境研究所気候変動適応センター、味の素AGF株式会社、象印マホービン株式会社、株式会社OSGコーポレーション、ウォータースタンド株式会社、横浜市、株式会社クボタ、株式会社栗本鐵工所、コスモ工機株式会社、大成機工株式会社、月島JFEアクアソリューション株式会社、月島ジェイテクノメンテサービス株式会社、株式会社デック、東京ガスエンジニアリングソリューションズ株式会社、メタウォーター株式会社

【Bunmeido Castella】Doraemon’s cheerful smile for a summer snack! Light and refreshing honey lemon flavor★ “Doraemon Honey Lemon Castella” goes on sale July 1, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price including tax: 1,296 yen
  • Best before: 19 days from the date of manufacture

Companies mentioned:株式会社 文明堂東京、ドラえもん未来デパート

【Anjo, Aichi Prefecture】24-hour fitness gym “ECOFIT24 Mikawa-Anjo” opens July 13|Expands to 61 locations nationwide

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 61 locations nationwide
  • 2,980 yen per month
  • More than 35 machines
  • Limited to the first 300 people
  • Save up to approximately 9,000 yen on initial costs

Companies mentioned:エーイーシー株式会社、ECOFIT24、TRESUL

Original6/25~ さだまさしさん出演。「本当に?」という声にも向き合う、株式会社りらいぶの新CMが放映開始

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative sales of the series have surpassed 5 million garments
  • Established October 2017

Companies mentioned:株式会社りらいぶ、さだまさし

“Terahertz Waves and Resonant-Tunneling Diodes Symposium” to be held

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Can generate and detect terahertz waves at a frequency of 320 GHz (Typ.).
  • Friday, Aug. 7, 2026

Companies mentioned:ローム株式会社、東京科学大学

Miidas selected at No. 54 in the TOP 100 of “ITreview The Best Software in Japan 2026,” Japan’s SaaS and software rankings rated by business users!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3.9 out of 5
  • Approximately 600,000 (as of June 2025)

Companies mentioned:ミイダス株式会社、パーソルグループ、ITreview、未来トレンド研究機構

Original【小野建沖縄株式会社】小野建沖縄×FC琉球さくら「クリーンアッププロジェクト」を実施

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original社員とその家族、FC琉球さくらの選手ら総勢76名が参加
  • Established: September 7, 2010

Companies mentioned:小野建沖縄株式会社、FC琉球さくら

UNDONE launches its first slim watch, “The UNDONE Slim 4.9mm.” Add a custom engraving to a slim case measuring just 4.9mm

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Case is just 4.9mm thick
  • ¥49,500 (tax included)
  • Water resistance: 30 m
  • Warranty: 1 year

Companies mentioned:UNDONE、株式会社UNDONE JAPAN、Ronda

Original清掃・建物管理事業を展開する株式会社OBMが「TwooCa」を導入

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Aired March 16, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社OBM、株式会社Kort Valuta、PST株式会社、TOKYO MX(東京メトロポリタンテレビジョン株式会社)

Keeper Security enables privileged access management from Microsoft Teams

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Millions of users worldwide
  • Thousands of companies and organizations

Companies mentioned:Keeper Security APAC株式会社、Microsoft Teams、Keeper Security

【For students nationwide】Students become “public relations representatives” for local businesses! The 2nd year of “Koga Ship,” a tour-based internship in Koga City, Fukuoka Prefecture, gets underway! Partnering with 6 local companies, students create and share promotional reel videos

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Over the 5 days
  • 2 student video creators also participate
  • Approximately 20 minutes to Hakata Station
  • Approximately 50 minutes to Kokura Station
  • Approximately 40 minutes to Tenjin
  • Travel expenses subsidized (from home to the site, up to 20,000 yen)

Companies mentioned:株式会社Asian Bridge、株式会社デザインネットワークアソシエイツ、株式会社西昆、株式会社昭和テックス、株式会社高山プレス製作所、九州パッケージ株式会社、有限会社左衛門

Online seminar on “3 approaches to transforming the reality of core systems” to be held—Practical approaches to achieving core business DX, from legacy system measures in the AI era and business process automation to adoption on the front lines

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 23, 2026 (Thursday)
  • First 50 people
  • Founded in 1976

Companies mentioned:東京システムハウス株式会社、ZAC

Learn and put it to work right away! E-learning course on practical generative AI applications launches on “サイバックスUniv.” starting June 24

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Standard learning time: 1 hour
  • Amazon gift card worth 500 yen
  • 49,500 yen per month
  • Approximately 5,000 courses
  • More than 40 million times in total
  • The Rismon Group had 15,042 members as of the end of March 2026

Companies mentioned:リスクモンスター株式会社、サイバックスUniv.、ChatGPT、MyGPTs、Amazon

Content discovery project “DOPAMINE” selects its 2nd-term grand-prize project! Applications for the 3rd term open in October 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Production budget of up to 20 million yen
  • Prize money of 1,000,000 yen
  • More than 500 applications

Companies mentioned:山陰中央テレビジョン放送株式会社、TSKさんいん中央テレビ

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