# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-29 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 2 of 9

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 795 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 46 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## “All-you-can-eat 三 types of domestic meat” 9,000-yen course offered for half price at 4,500 yen for 3 days only, July 13 (Monday)–15 (Wednesday)

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000125063.html
- anchor: #n1253035
- Companies mentioned: しゃぶ禅株式会社、しゃぶ禅

Facts:
- Regular price: 9,000 yen (before tax)
- Special festival price: 4,500 yen (before tax)
- 4,950 yen, including tax and service charge
- 7,150 yen (tax and service charge included)
- Operates 11 locations
- Number of employees: 200
- Capital: 47 million yen

## ドーガンMGXファンド invests in AZAPA株式会社 and enters into a business partnership agreement

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000059260.html
- anchor: #n1253034
- Companies mentioned: ドーガンMGXファンド、AZAPA株式会社、株式会社ドーガン

## 74% of “women who strength train” have experienced or are concerned about urinary leakage

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000153412.html
- anchor: #n1253033
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三井メディカルジャパン、銀座リプロ外科

Facts:
- A survey of female golfers found that 62% have experienced concerns or problems such as urinary leakage or frequent urination while golfing
- 80% recognize that it affects their training or performance
- Nearly 60% have reduced the number of sets or repetitions due to urinary leakage problems
- 47% use sanitary pads
- 43% use absorbent underwear or pads
- 30% consult their family, but 20% have no one they can talk to
- About 70% of women who strength train recognize that high-load training puts strain on the pelvic floor muscles
- About 80% of “women who strength train” said they were interested in underwear that supports the pelvic floor from below
- Price: 29,700 yen (consumption

## SHOPLINE integrates with the online payment service Amazon Pay

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000141754.html
- anchor: #n1253032
- Companies mentioned: SHOPLINE、SHOPLINE Japan株式会社、Amazon Pay、Amazon.com, Inc.

Facts:
- Chosen by more than 700,000 stores
- Adopted by more than 20,000 businesses in Japan
- A dedicated team of approximately 2,000 staff members

## <Meat no Yamaushi, charcoal-finished and committed to freshly sliced and freshly grilled meat> Serving eel and beef short ribs finished over charcoal!

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000141559.html
- anchor: #n1253031
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社肉のヤマ牛、トリドールホールディングス

Facts:
- Starting July 6, 2026 (Monday)
- This year’s Day of the Ox falls on July 26 (Sunday)
- 21 locations in Japan

## Toward the launch of a “reused EV with battery quality assurance” solution to address concerns about used EV batteries

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000134077.html
- anchor: #n1253030
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エヌ・ティ・ティ エムイー、EVolity株式会社、株式会社ドリームインキュベータ、丸紅株式会社、パナソニック ホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- June 29, 2026

## リチェルカ enters into a capital and business alliance with ＮＸグループ

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000105773.html
- anchor: #n1253029
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リチェルカ、NIPPON EXPRESSホールディングス株式会社、NXグループ、NXグローバルイノベーション投資事業有限責任組合

Facts:
- A capital and business alliance agreement was signed on June 25, 2026 (Thursday)

## “Foot infections” to watch out for during the rainy season and summer: 52% of women who experience swelling have never heard of cellulitis

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000154150.html
- anchor: #n1253028
- Companies mentioned: 医療法人社団マイクロ会、銀座リプロ外科、株式会社クロス・マーケティング、富士フイルム

Facts:
- 52% (62 people) of respondents who had experienced swelling did not know about cellulitis
- 58% (26 people), or approximately 60% of those who had experienced redness, warmth or pain, had not consulted or visited a medical institution
- 60% of respondents who had experienced swelling said it persisted for several days a week or more
- “After standing for long periods” was the most common response at 56% (67 people)
- “My legs look thick / I’m concerned about their appearance” was the most common response at 55.0% (66 people)
- “Bathing or warming the legs” was the most common response at 40% (48 people)
- Only 8% (10 people) said they had consulted a medical institution
- A total of 74% (89 people) said they became aware of the risk after it was explained to them
- 37% (45 people) answered “Yes”
- 58% (26 people) said they had not consulted or sought medical care
- “I don’t know which medical institutions specialize in swelling” was the most common response at 46% (12 people)

## 11 クラウドビルダーズ employees have been selected for “2026 Japan All AWS Certifications Engineers”

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000108722.html
- anchor: #n1253027
- Companies mentioned: クラウドビルダーズ株式会社、アマゾン ウェブ サービス、AWSパートナーネットワーク、Cloud Builders

Facts:
- The number of certifications held by employees has exceeded 300 across a staff of 30
- Engineers holding all 12 of the certifications listed below were eligible
- Providing employment support to more than 5,000 engineers with expertise in AWS
- Capital: ¥50,000,000

## 株式会社BULL receives a letter of intent (LOI) from European space company 株式会社Avio regarding procurement of a space debris prevention device

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000113020.html
- anchor: #n1253026
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BULL、株式会社Avio、AVIO S.p.A.、Vega-C

Facts:
- In January 2025, the company signed an MoU with Avio to begin a joint feasibility study on equipping the Vega-C small launch vehicle with the HORN space debris prevention device
- On June 15, 2026, accompanied Prime Minister Takaichi at the Japan-Italy summit held in Rome, Italy

## Medical charting support AI medimo launches a “speaker diarization feature” that automatically identifies speakers based on their voices and context

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000124331.html
- anchor: #n1253025
- Companies mentioned: medimo、株式会社medimo

Facts:
- Can identify up to 4 speakers

## 【宿泊施設向け無料セミナー】1年半でホテル直販率38%→100%を達成した実践ノウハウを大公開｜CHILLNN×合同会社還迎社

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000057642.html
- anchor: #n1253024
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CHILLNN、合同会社還迎社、合同会社環迎社、HOTEL 2YL ATAMI、1999/hotel、D2Cブランド「WHATEVER」

Facts:
- Direct booking rate: 38%
- 100% direct-booking rate
- Sales were YoY 175%

## Tensor Energy begins recruiting partner EPC companies to promote the transition of FIT solar power plants to FIP

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000096424.html
- anchor: #n1253023
- Companies mentioned: Tensor Energy株式会社、東京センチュリー株式会社、Delight Ventures、FFGベンチャーパートナーズ、Genesia Ventures、グローバル・ブレイン、グロービス・キャピタル・パートナーズ、みずほキャピタル、PlugAndPlay Japan

Facts:
- From April 2027 onward
- Power plants totaling more than 194MW
- 1051 sites
- 1.65 billion yen in cumulative funding

## Popular horse racing YouTube show “いちか馬ちか～HUK with オッズパーク～” is back!

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000172252.html
- anchor: #n1253022
- Companies mentioned: オッズ・パーク株式会社、兵庫アーバン競馬、SBプレイヤーズ株式会社

Facts:
- More than 700 comments were posted on YouTube

## A new colored contact lens brand made with silicone material, 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐋. (ワンドール), is born! REIRIE's 黒宮れい is the image model 🖤 Become a one-of-a-kind doll 𝑬𝒀𝑬, just for me, in all 3 colors!

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000051991.html
- anchor: #n1253021
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エース、エイショウ光学株式会社、QUEEN EYES、REIRIE

Facts:
- High oxygen permeability (150DK/L)
- 2026年7月3日(金) 11:00から同時発売

## Ricoh's technological expertise and ライズ・コンサルティング・グループ's execution capabilities combine to establish リコーAIコンサルティング株式会社, specializing in AI implementation

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000058161.html
- anchor: #n1253020
- Companies mentioned: リコー、株式会社ライズ・コンサルティング・グループ、リコーAIコンサルティング株式会社

Facts:
- Capital: 100 million yen
- リコー 80%
- ライズ・コンサルティング・グループ 20％
- Group consolidated net sales of 2,608.3 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 2026

## Proof-of-concept testing begins for EV battery life prediction and diagnosis

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000078440.html
- anchor: #n1253019
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エッチ・ケー・エス、KD eソリューションズ株式会社、株式会社電知、日産、住友三井オートサービスグループ

Facts:
- June 29, 2026
- Demonstration experiment period: July 2026–March 2027
- EV battery life prediction completed in 5 minutes!

## AI avatar system Bonappetica (ボナペティカ) releases an app integrated with the cloud POS register Smaregi

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000113498.html
- anchor: #n1253018
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社博報堂テクノロジーズ、株式会社スマレジ、博報堂ＤＹグループ、HCAI Professionals

Facts:
- Established in April 2022
- In August 2023

## Events including “Red Panda Festival: When you think of pandas, think red pandas!” and “BORDER! BORDER! Driving Along the Line” to be held!

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000136779.html
- anchor: #n1253017
- Companies mentioned: 東急株式会社、プランティオ、HUIS、糸編、D&DEPARTMENT、Bunkamura、me and you、RED PANDA NETWORK JAPAN、wizoo、株式会社FLEX、株式会社アタム、アタムアカデミー、antakanta

Facts:
- Students: 500 yen
- Working adults: 1,000 yen
- 606 works

## Business video media PIVOT launches a branding campaign from June 29 under the new tagline “Knowledge that moves you”

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000083417.html
- anchor: #n1253016
- Companies mentioned: PIVOT株式会社、国際自動車、大和自動車交通、S.RIDE

Facts:
- Its official YouTube channel reached 4 million subscribers on June 28, 2026
- Monthly active users: 11 million
- Cumulative views reached 1.09 billion
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Eligible vehicles: 100 taxis equipped with Canvas

## Shizen Connect selected as the control system for heat pump water heaters in 東京ガス's low-voltage VPP

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000168657.html
- anchor: #n1253015
- Companies mentioned: Shizen Connect、東京ガス、東京電力EP、関西電力、中部電力ミライズ、九州電力、東北電力、中国電力、北海道電力、北陸電力、四国電力、大阪ガス、ENEOS Power、東邦ガス

Facts:
- 家庭用蓄電池及びエコキュートを制御対象とした多様な制御の実績（表2）を評価され、本採用に至りました。なお、「Shizen Connect」を活用することで多くの補助金への対応が可能です（表3）。 本サービスは、東京ガスにおいて2023年5月に商用利用が開始され（*5）、2024年4月には「IGNITURE蓄電池」における家庭用蓄電池の制御プラットフォームとして採用され（*6）、2026年1月には容量市場向け制御に拡大されるなど（*7）、低圧VPPの分野で幅広く活用されています。両社は資本業務提携契約に基づき（*8、*9）、幅広い分野での協業を進めています。

## ABOUT___TONE. (アバウトトーン) will launch its new Blur Powder Shading product on Wednesday, July 1, through アバウトトーン's official Qoo10 store.

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000129853.html
- anchor: #n1253014
- Companies mentioned: ABOUT___TONE.、アバウトトーン、Qoo10

Facts:
- Price: 1,600 yen (tax included)

## [Webinar] July 9 (Thu): The often-overlooked importance of integration: Keys to successful ERP implementation through 5 case studies

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000177871.html
- anchor: #n1253013
- Companies mentioned: パナソニック デジタル株式会社

Facts:
- Capacity: 50 people
- Supporting ERP implementation and integration with surrounding systems for more than 20 years

## Consistent support from “earthquake-resistance consultations in normal times” to “safety checks after an earthquake.” 羽曳野市 signs partnership agreement with NPO法人『人・家・街 安全支援機構』 on housing seismic upgrades and disaster support

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000114029.html
- anchor: #n1253012
- Companies mentioned: 羽曳野市、NPO法人『人・家・街 安全支援機構』、LSO

Facts:
- Co-hosted lectures, consultation sessions and exhibitions since Heisei 30 (2018)
- Conducted more than 900 activities to promote earthquake-resistance awareness in municipalities
- Co-hosted 9 lectures, consultation sessions and exhibitions with 羽曳野市 since Heisei 30 (2018)
- Received the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Award in Reiwa 6 (2024) for contributions to Housing Life Month

## イレブンラボ and NTTドコモビジネス begin collaboration to enable contact center service using natural-sounding voice AI

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000160611.html
- anchor: #n1253011
- Companies mentioned: イレブンラボ、イレブンラボジャパン合同会社、NTTドコモビジネス、NTTドコモ・ベンチャーズ、株式会社NTTドコモ、株式会社ドコモ・ファイナンス、ElevenLabs、NTTコミュニケーションズ

Facts:
- Company valuation exceeds $11 billion (equivalent to approximately ¥1.5 trillion)

## Notice regarding executive personnel changes

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000115278.html
- anchor: #n1253010
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コムデザイン、翔泳社

Facts:
- Adopted by companies with a cumulative total of more than 1,950 tenants and 34,000 seats

## New “Pistachio Chocolate Daifuku” arrives! On sale for a limited time from Wednesday, July 1, mainly at 口福堂

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000118723.html
- anchor: #n1253009
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社柿安本店、口福堂

Facts:
- “Pistachio Chocolate Daifuku” (324 yen including tax / 1 piece)
- “Summer Strawberry Daifuku” (432 yen including tax / 1 piece)

## [Event Report] Asia's largest Pride event, “Tokyo Pride 2026,” holds 6 events, including the Pride Parade & Festival, under the theme “A future opened by diversity and equality”

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000075635.html
- anchor: #n1253008
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人東京レインボープライド、Marriage For All Japan

Facts:
- More than 270,000 people took part
- 6 events were held
- Participants: 15,000
- Attendance: approximately 270,000
- Participants: approximately 1,100
- Attendance: approximately 700
- Attendance: approximately 1,000
- Attendance: approximately 300

## Receives investment from ドーガンMGXファンド and signs business partnership agreement

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000025116.html
- anchor: #n1253007
- Companies mentioned: AZAPA株式会社、株式会社ドーガン、ドーガンMGXファンド

Facts:
- EV converted from a gasoline-powered vehicle (conversion EV)
- Swappable battery
- Grid-independent charging station

## Launches the J-LENS series of services using AI to leverage disclosed information

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000137648.html
- anchor: #n1253006
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JPX総研、JPxData Portal、日本取引所グループ

Facts:
- Launched the AI-powered disclosure information search service “J-LENS (beta version)” in December 2025
- Standard subscribers can use the trial version at no additional charge through September 2026
- The paid J-LENS Premium version is scheduled for around fall 2026
- Version 2, a major update, is scheduled for release around fall 2027

## Launches PFAS-free synthetic surfactant foam fire extinguishing agent, also compatible with foam fire extinguishing systems for parking lots

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000004424.html
- anchor: #n1253005
- Companies mentioned: モリタ宮田工業株式会社、株式会社モリタホールディングス

Facts:
- Volume: 20 liters (1 can)
- Suitable for low-temperature environments down to -10°C
- The conventional installation height limit for foam heads of 8 m
- Increased to a maximum of 10 m

## 宇都宮東武ホテルグランデが贈る、この夏を乗り切るご馳走三昧【鰻＆とちぎ和牛】7月1日（水）から期間限定で販売！

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000067062.html
- anchor: #n1253004
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東武ホテルマネジメント、宇都宮東武ホテルグランデ

Facts:
- Price: 3,600 yen
- [Domestic] 5,700 yen
- Price: 2,700 yen
- Price: 7,000 yen
- [Domestic] 8,800 yen
- Price: A. Tochigi Wagyu fillet (100 g) or sirloin (100 g): 17,000 yen
- B. Tochigi Wagyu fillet (150 g) or sirloin (150 g): 19,000 yen

## ラ・メゾン・デュ・ショコラ to open its first boutique in the Kyushu region at 大丸福岡天神店 on Friday, July 3, 2026

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000108726.html
- anchor: #n1253003
- Companies mentioned: ラ・メゾン・デュ・ショコラ、大丸福岡天神店

Facts:
- With purchases of 10,000 yen or more, including tax
- Retail price: 10 pieces, 5,670 yen
- Retail price: 24 pieces, 10,800 yen
- Total purchase amount of 8,000 yen or more, including tax

## When buying a detached house, do you consider “how many more years the building will last”? [Survey results]

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000167372.html
- anchor: #n1253002
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フィリアコーポレーション

Facts:
- The results show that more than 80% of respondents are strongly concerned about the building's lifespan
- 1st: Worries about repair costs in old age (72.4%)
- 2nd: Worries about leaving debt to children (58.1%)
- 3rd: Concern about collapse in an earthquake (49.6%)
- 4th: sustainability of asset value (35.2%)
- 5th: working backward from one’s life expectancy (21.8%)
- Valid responses: 500 people (320 women / 180 men)
- An expert who has handled more than 1,000 consultations

## “あいぱく®TOKYO” opens for a limited time at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya! A specialty shop for craft soft serve ice cream, to enjoy alongside a stroll through Hibiya

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000065431.html
- anchor: #n1253001
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイスクリーム・ラバー、カルピジャーニ、菊地ファーム、ニューヨーク堂、一般社団法人日本アイスマニア協会

Facts:
- The ice cream event “あいぱく®,” which has drawn a cumulative total of 4.5 million visitors
- Membership has surpassed 13,500

## [Search REINS listings using natural language] PICKFORM launches “PICKFORM AI物出し,” a Chrome extension that automatically analyzes desired property criteria with AI

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000097941.html
- anchor: #n1253000
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PICK、不動産流通機構、レインズ（REINS）

Facts:
- A beta version was made available to companies using PICKFORM starting in June 2026

## 世界的酒類コンペティション「サンフランシスコ・ワールド・スピリッツ・コンペティション（SFWSC)2026」本格焼酎が「最優秀金賞」及び、「金賞」を受賞

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000121144.html
- anchor: #n1252999
- Companies mentioned: 本坊酒造株式会社、サンフランシスコ・ワールド・スピリッツ・コンペティション、ARAWAZA、Stannum、屋久島 大自然林 芋、茜風、あらわざ桜島

Facts:
- ARAWAZA(あらわざ) Stannum(スタンヌム) ： 最優秀金賞(97点)
- 屋久島 大自然林 芋: Best Gold (96 points)
- 茜風 43: Gold (91 points)
- あらわざ桜島: Gold (91 points)
- Ingredients: sweet potato, rice koji; alcohol content: 36%
- Ingredients: sweet potato, rice koji; alcohol content: 25%
- Ingredients: sweet potato, rice koji; alcohol content: 43%
- Volume/Price: 700 ml / 3,300 yen in a gift box
- Volume/Price: 1,800 ml / 3,726 yen, 720 ml / 1,862 yen … available exclusively through authorized retailers
- Volume/Price: 1,800 ml / 3,726 yen, 720 ml / 1,862 yen

## [LIPPS] Large-scale ads featuring Pikachu and Eevee designs for “Stylist Shampoo & Treatment” to appear in Shinjuku and Shibuya starting Monday, June 29, 2026

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000023845.html
- anchor: #n1252998
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リップス、LIPPS、ポケットモンスター、ポケモン、Pokémon、任天堂、クリーチャーズ、ゲームフリーク

Facts:
- Volume: 400 ml / 400 g
- Price: 1,650 yen each (tax included)
- About 380,000 people visit annually (※1)
- The hair salon “LIPPS hair” has 36 locations nationwide

## Watermelons that can be eaten with their seeds are harvested for the first time in Fukuoka Prefecture

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000080393.html
- anchor: #n1252997
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オーレック、JAバンク、後藤商店、岩田屋

Facts:
- The harvest has reached about 100 melons

## 世界的酒類コンペティション「サンフランシスコ・ワールド・スピリッツ・コンペティション（SFWSC)2026」ジャパニーズ・ジン「和美人 The Forest」、「和美人」が「最優秀金賞」を受賞

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000121144.html
- anchor: #n1252996
- Companies mentioned: 本坊酒造株式会社、サンフランシスコ・ワールド・スピリッツ・コンペティション

Facts:
- Best Gold (99 points)
- Alcohol content: 47%
- 700 ml / 4,620 yen in a gift box
- Best Gold (98 points)
- 700 ml / 4,180 yen
- 700 ml / 4,400 yen in a gift box
- 300 ml / 1,650 yen

## 世界的酒類コンペティション「サンフランシスコ・ワールド・スピリッツ・コンペティション（SFWSC)2026」ウイスキー、リキュールが「金賞」を受賞

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000121144.html
- anchor: #n1252995
- Companies mentioned: 本坊酒造株式会社、サンフランシスコ・ワールド・スピリッツ・コンペティション

Facts:
- Gold (93 points)
- Gold (92 points)
- 700 ml / 9,020 yen in a gift box
- Alcohol content: 49%
- 700 ml / 3,300 yen
- Alcohol content: 40%
- 700 ml / 3,520 yen in a gift box
- 1,800 ml / 2,490 yen
- Alcohol content: 14%
- 720 ml / 1,210 yen

## [Event report] BRITA Japan holds ceremony to mark its 20th anniversary

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000057138.html
- anchor: #n1252994
- Companies mentioned: BRITA Japan株式会社、ブリタグループ、BRITA

Facts:
- Total sales for fiscal 2024 were 727 million euros
- As of the end of 2024, the company had 2,433 employees worldwide

## Arteryex launches initiative to use medical information through PHR data and AI

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000044584.html
- anchor: #n1252993
- Companies mentioned: Arteryex株式会社、パシャっとカルテ

Facts:
- Established: February 1, 2018

## Event announced offering a chance to enjoy a beloved classic from around the world high above Tokyo: “The Little Prince: A Journey Through the Sky in Search of What Matters,” marking 80 years since its publication in France

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000047885.html
- anchor: #n1252970
- Companies mentioned: 森ビル株式会社、六本木ヒルズ展望台 東京シティビュー、レイナル・ヒッチコック社、ガリマール社、Medialink Group、Whateversmiles、J-WAVE、博報堂、ムービック・プロモートサービス

Facts:
- 80th anniversary of publication in France
- This year, 2026, marks 80 years since its publication in France
- February 14, 2027
- 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower
- 300 million copies published worldwide
- Cumulative circulation of 6.4 million copies
- Published in the United States in 1943
- April 1946, ガリマール社

## 三菱化工機 supports a trial aimed at long-term use of high-purity biofuel for ships

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000116512.html
- anchor: #n1252969
- Companies mentioned: 三菱化工機株式会社、日本郵船株式会社、Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation

Facts:
- Used continuously for 1 year
- B24 and B30: each uses about 24% biofuel blended with conventional heavy oil

## Instantly straighten hair with a light pass. Re・De Hair Straight - Smooth earns the top rating in its category in the August issue of “LDK the Beauty,” following the July issue

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000077418.html
- anchor: #n1252968
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社A-Stage、株式会社晋遊舎、PIXELA GROUP

Facts:
- Retail price: 15,800 yen (tax included)
- Weighs just about 240 g (excluding the power cord)
- Capital: 50 million yen (as of March 31, 2023)

## ロート製薬 begins transport trial of skincare products and other goods using T2’s autonomous trucks

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000110471.html
- anchor: #n1252967
- Companies mentioned: ロート製薬、株式会社T2

Facts:
- ロート製薬 will make round trips covering about 490 km from its Kansai logistics hub in Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture, to its Kanto logistics hub in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture
- (Level 2 autonomous driving*⁵ section: about 450 km from Ibaraki IC on the Meishin Expressway to Ayase Smart IC on the Tomei Expressway)

## A special live performance, “津軽の夜,” by Tsugaru shamisen player 駒田早代, who has more than 1 million followers across social media, will be held at 参謀BAR浜松町 on July 12

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000016218.html
- anchor: #n1252966
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社経営参謀、合同会社 綾音事務所

Facts:
- More than 1 million total social media followers
- Admission: 15,000 yen (tax included)
- Has more than 890,000 Instagram followers
- A cover video of the Red Hot Chili Peppers has surpassed 18 million views

## “1 in 5” lawyers in Niigata use it—Legal research AI “Legalscape” aims to close the legal services gap between urban and rural areas

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000049838.html
- anchor: #n1252965
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Legalscape、新潟県弁護士会、未来トレンド研究機構

Facts:
- More than 4,500 legal books, among the largest collections in the industry
- More than 44,000 in total

## 10X certified as an IT implementation support provider under the “Digitalization and AI Implementation Subsidy 2026”

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000095.000030588.html
- anchor: #n1252964
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社10X、Stailer、Stailerネットスーパー、中小企業庁

Facts:
- Subsidies ranging from 1.5 million to 4.5 million yen will be granted
- Companies with capital of 5千万円 or less
- Companies with 50 or fewer regularly employed workers

## Practical seminar on learning how to respond to quality defects and prevent them

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000096.000085276.html
- anchor: #n1252963
- Companies mentioned: 日本アイアール株式会社、神上コーポレーション株式会社

Facts:
- Fee: 49,500 yen (tax included) /1 person (discounts available for multiple attendees)

## High school teams recognized for top honors in the Asia-Pacific regional round of the Otis STEM presentation contest

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000097.000020254.html
- anchor: #n1252962
- Companies mentioned: 日本オーチス・エレベータ株式会社、オーチス・ワールドワイド・コーポレーション

Facts:
- A grant of $20,000 (about 3 million yen) was awarded to Hiroshima Global Academy to advance the school’s STEM education program.
- A grant of $15,000 (about 2.3 million yen) was awarded to Yamagata Higashi High School.
- Since 2020, more than 1,000 Otis employees have served as mentors through Made to Move Communities, guiding more than 1,250 students.
- It has also awarded grants totaling more than approximately $1.5 million to approximately 150 schools to provide ongoing support for STEM education.
- Otis is a global leader in the manufacture, installation, maintenance and modernization of elevators and escalators. It maintains approximately 2.5 million elevators and escalators worldwide, more than any other company in the industry, and

## Awaken your inner fighting spirit — RAZER KITSUNE – RYU EDITION arrives

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000098.000163154.html
- anchor: #n1252961
- Companies mentioned: Razer、Razer Japan株式会社、CAPCOM、株式会社カプコン

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: US$319.99

## Secual Smart Pole begins integration with Hokuttsu's comprehensive disaster prevention information system

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000101.000015181.html
- anchor: #n1252960
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Secual、株式会社ほくつう、X-sys（クロシス）

Facts:
- From February 2026

## シャングリ・ラ 東京、名物のメロンかき氷が今年も登場

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000021498.html
- anchor: #n1252959
- Companies mentioned: シャングリ・ラ 東京、シャングリ・ラ ホテルズ＆リゾーツ

Facts:
- Price: ¥6,050 (tax included; 15% service charge not included)
- Inside the hotel, which has 200 guest rooms,
- more than 100 deluxe hotels and resorts

## The “new listing maintenance criteria” will affect approximately 70% of Growth-listed companies. Seminar to envision the “ideal form of investor relations for Growth companies” in anticipation of implementation in 2030

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000112.000022022.html
- anchor: #n1252958
- Companies mentioned: ログミー株式会社、日本金融経済研究所、東京証券取引所

## 【大丸東京店限定】夏の涼を一箱に。みずみずしい果実の恵みと、新しい日本銘菓との出会い。夏限定の「銘菓撰 ら・ふらんす」を発売いたします。

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000029663.html
- anchor: #n1252957
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社菓匠三全、大丸東京店、KASHO SANZEN

Facts:
- 3,400 yen (tax included)
- Pack of 9

## 東京科学大学で留学生向け講義を実施（オンライン開催）

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000134915.html
- anchor: #n1252956
- Companies mentioned: 水ing株式会社、東京科学大学

Facts:
- Lecture date: June 3, 2026
- The 15 international students who took part this time
- There are approximately 300 operation and maintenance bases across Japan.

## [Survey of companies that withdrew from cross-border e-commerce, 2026] More than 90% look back and say, “There were failures I could have avoided if I had known beforehand.” Securing a reliable local partner tops the list of priorities for a future relaunch

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000075777.html
- anchor: #n1252955
- Companies mentioned: ショッピージャパン株式会社、Shopee

Facts:
- 90.2% say, “There were failures I could have avoided if I had known beforehand”
- 91.9% say they are willing to try again

## primeNumber launches “prime Insight-First CDP,” a next-generation composable CDP solution that uses AI to automatically generate customer insights and optimal basic design documents

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000133.000039164.html
- anchor: #n1252954
- Companies mentioned: primeNumber、Snowflake、BigQuery、Databricks

Facts:
- 従来比で構築コストを2〜4割削減
- 導入期間を3〜5割短縮
- Enable marketing initiatives to launch in as little as 2 months

## ハイアット、日本初となるラグジュアリーブランド「アリラ」の導入を計画

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000136.000008031.html
- anchor: #n1252953
- Companies mentioned: ハイアット ホテルズ コーポレーション、株式会社フジタ、隈研吾建築都市設計事務所、SIMPLICITY、株式会社プレイスメディア、アリラ

Facts:
- Plans to introduce it in 2028
- 60 rooms in total
- Currently operates 22 hotels in Japan
- The introduction of アリラ will bring the total to 10 brands
- アリラ currently has 13 hotels in Asia
- 19 hotels worldwide

## Secure begins sales of an “Access Management System” that fully automates the site-entry process

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000052942.html
- anchor: #n1252952
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セキュア

Facts:
- A track record of deployments at more than 14,000 companies

## 【エスパシオ ナゴヤキャッスル】浴衣で愉しむ夏のホテル時間

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000097639.html
- anchor: #n1252951
- Companies mentioned: エスパシオ ナゴヤキャッスル、ピエール・エルメ・パリ、萃釅 AINSI THÉ、興和株式会社、エスパシオ ザ ジュエル オブ ワイキキ、エスパシオ 箱根迎賓館 麟鳳亀龍、エスパシオ ホテルグループ

Facts:
- THE GARDEN LOUNGE: ¥15,800 per person (lunch course included)
- THE BAR CASTLE: ¥18,500 per person (afternoon tea included)
- Chinese Restaurant Ryujyo NAGOYA CASTLE: ¥19,000 per person (lunch course included)
- Japanese Restaurant Jo: ¥25,000 per person (lunch course included)
- <Price> ¥4,345 per person
- ¥30,000 per person
- ¥15,000 per person
- Adults: ¥10,000 per person
- Elementary school students: ¥5,000 per person

## HACARUS selected for the “2026 Japan–U.S. Innovation Awards Innovation Showcase”

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000026090.html
- anchor: #n1252950
- Companies mentioned: HACARUS、Japan Society of Northern California、Stanford U.S. – Asia Technology Management Center、I Peace, Inc.、KORTUC INC.、OOKUMA DIAMOND DEVICE Co., Ltd.、Pale Blue Inc.、Anthropic、Sakana AI

Facts:
- 50 nominated companies
- 5 companies selected
- 2026
- Celebrating its 16th edition

## Launch of original Moroccan curtains inspired by Morocco's dreamlike aesthetic

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000054926.html
- anchor: #n1252949
- Companies mentioned: 通販ドットTOKYO株式会社、パーフェクトスペースカーテン館

Facts:
- We offer more than 5000 curtain designs

## Ritsumeikan Moriyama High School robot team “AIR,” supported by DigiKey, to represent Japan at the RoboCupJunior 2026 world competition

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000160.000051273.html
- anchor: #n1252948
- Companies mentioned: DigiKey、立命館守山高等学校、SparkFun、Raspberry Pi、Diodes Incorporated、ROHM Semiconductor、KiCad

Facts:
- From June 30 to July 6, 2026
- Approximately 38 times the processing performance
- No more than 22 cm in diameter
- Weighs no more than 1.5 kg

## “WINNER,” a sports lottery for the FIFA World Cup: Ahead of the match against Brazil! Voting results for the one-match prediction of Japan vs. Brazil in the Round of 32

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000162.000045157.html
- anchor: #n1252947
- Companies mentioned: 独立行政法人日本スポーツ振興センター、Jリーグ、B.LEAGUE

Facts:
- ３８％ predict a Japanese victory
- １９％ predict a draw
- Payout odds: ４．９ times
- Payout odds: ５．８ times
- Approximately 310.4 billion yen in grants provided to date.

## Two more companies added to eBay's cross-border e-commerce support program, “SSP Program”

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000015238.html
- anchor: #n1252946
- Companies mentioned: イーベイ・ジャパン株式会社、HIROGETE、Ship&co、株式会社コネクトウェーブ、株式会社BERTRAND、eBay Inc.

Facts:
- Supporting Japanese sellers in cross-border e-commerce (overseas sales) for 17 years
- It achieved gross merchandise volume of approximately $80 billion in 2025

## NX Group invests in リチェルカ社, provider of “RECERQA,” a next-generation core system that optimizes ordering and procurement

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000165.000136897.html
- anchor: #n1252945
- Companies mentioned: NIPPON EXPRESSホールディングス株式会社、リチェルカ社、NXグループ

Facts:
- As a global logistics company with approximately 78,000 employees in 57 countries and regions

## Momentum to speak at seminar: “Is low conversion the culprit behind stagnant e-commerce sales!? A complete guide to strategies that increase purchase motivation”

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000168.000011681.html
- anchor: #n1252944
- Companies mentioned: Momentum株式会社、株式会社これから、コクヨグループ、Shopify、LINE

Facts:
- Seminar to be held on July 2, 2026 (Thursday)
- Date and time: July 2, 2026 (Thursday), 13:00–16:00

## リンカーズ、新潟県「令和8年度ものづくり市場展開加速化業務委託」を受託

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000169.000025417.html
- anchor: #n1252943
- Companies mentioned: リンカーズ株式会社、新潟県、大阪ガス株式会社、株式会社ナインシグマ・ジャパン、Japan Innovation Network、大阪大学

Facts:
- A strong industry network of more than 30,000 people
- Kickoff seminar (July 23; approximately 50 companies attending in person; online participation available)
- Workshop (August–October; approximately 20 companies)
- Individual ongoing support (October–March 2027; approximately 5 companies)

## Joint public demonstration of new inspection and diagnostic technologies for sewer pipelines

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000171.000031759.html
- anchor: #n1252942
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Liberaware、日本ヒューム株式会社

Facts:
- A small drone approximately 20 cm in diameter

## ヤンマーエネルギーシステムがBtoB ECサイトの新規構築にecbeingを採用

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000176.000007074.html
- anchor: #n1252941
- Companies mentioned: ヤンマーエネルギーシステム、ecbeing、ヤンマー、株式会社ソフトクリエイトホールディングス

Facts:
- More than 1,600 sites have adopted the solution
- Capital: 200 million yen

## Oral tobacco product VELO launches new peach-and-menthol flavor “VELO Peach Ice Medium” on Monday, July 6

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000178.000051859.html
- anchor: #n1252940
- Companies mentioned: ブリティッシュ・アメリカン・タバコ・ジャパン合同会社、VELO、glo™

Facts:
- Generation of harmful substances reduced by 99% compared with combustible cigarettes

## NetApp strengthens support for large-scale AI workloads

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000181.000047898.html
- anchor: #n1252939
- Companies mentioned: NetApp、Forrester、StorageGRID、ONTAP、AFX

Facts:
- Scales up to 10 exabytes
- Up to 400% higher throughput compared with the previous version (12.0)
- Provides throughput of up to 12 TB/s for AI factories

## Teachme Biz has ranked No. 1 in market share for manual creation support for 2 consecutive years

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000183.000032315.html
- anchor: #n1252938
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スタディスト、株式会社アイ・ティ・アール、ITR、富士キメラ総研、デロイトトーマツミック経済研究所、Teachme Biz

Facts:
- 32.9% share by sales value
- FY2024 sales totaled ¥5.74 billion
- Up 17.4% from the previous fiscal year
- A 17.9% increase is also forecast for FY2025
- More than 2,400 companies in Japan and overseas
- Cuts the time required to create manuals from videos by 93%

## ULIZA updates its “Real-Time Live” feature

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000186.000048688.html
- anchor: #n1252937
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PLAY、ULIZA

Facts:
- 3 new options

## 【CASETiFY】CASETiFY unveils its latest tech accessory collection, bringing the world of the Netflix film “KPOP Girls! Demon Hunters” to life

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000188.000044448.html
- anchor: #n1252936
- Companies mentioned: CASETiFY、Netflix、HUNTR/X、Sony Pictures Animation

Facts:
- Worldwide release on June 30, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Phone cases: ¥6,050 (tax included)
- Tech accessories: ¥3,740 (tax included)

## Announces findings from a survey on attitudes toward working hours and holidays

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000194.000029286.html
- anchor: #n1252935
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リクルートマネジメントソリューションズ、株式会社日経BP、日経ビジネス

Facts:
- People who think “I’m fine with things as they are”
- “I want to work fewer hours than I do now”
- “I want to work more hours than I do now”
- “Because I want to earn overtime pay”
- “Because I want to protect my physical and mental health”
- “Because I want time for hobbies, fun and leisure”
- “Compensation and salary”

## “I can’t imagine living anywhere but Kameoka now”: The latest installment in a documentary series about moving to 京都府亀岡市

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000197.000052338.html
- anchor: #n1252934
- Companies mentioned: 京都府亀岡市、サンガスタジアム by KYOCERA、KIRI no KO、ガレリアかめおか

Facts:
- Now in the 5th year since moving
- Video duration: 3 minutes
- About 20 minutes by rapid train from JR Kyoto Station

## Head to the summer sea with ガチャピン・ムック: the “コロンビア × ガチャピン・ムック” Summer Collection

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000197.000075300.html
- anchor: #n1252933
- Companies mentioned: コロンビア、株式会社コロンビアスポーツウェアジャパン、ガチャピン・ムック

Facts:
- The lineup includes 7 styles: 2 types of T-shirts, sandals, a cap and bags.
- On sale from July 3, 2026, at 8 directly operated stores and the official online store.
- Price: ¥7,700 (tax included)
- Price: ¥6,930 (tax included)
- Price: ¥8,030 (tax included)
- Price: ¥5,390
- Price: ¥12,100

## 【一建設株式会社】Begins full-scale operation in June 2026 of a special online shop for tools and temporary construction materials for partner companies

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000197.000103915.html
- anchor: #n1252932
- Companies mentioned: 一建設株式会社、飯田グループホールディングス、道具屋、旭ハウス工業

Facts:
- Opened on April 6, 2026 (Monday)
- Full-scale operation will begin in June 2026
- Capital: 3.298 billion yen

## 博報堂ＤＹホールディングス establishes 株式会社Ads for Humanity and launches a human-verification ad network business to build an advertising delivery platform for the AI agent era

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000198.000036543.html
- anchor: #n1252931
- Companies mentioned: 博報堂ＤＹホールディングス、株式会社Ads for Humanity、Tools for Humanity Corporation、LG Electronics Inc.、Hakuhodo DY ONE、World

Facts:
- Losses from ad fraud in digital advertising are estimated at about ¥151 billion in Japan in 2024
- The global figure is estimated at about ¥13 trillion
- CTR (click-through rate) improved by about 10 times
- Bounce rate improved by about 15 percentage points
- World App is used by more than 3,900万人 worldwide
- Of those, more than 1800万人 hold verified World IDs
- Capital: ¥50 million

## Toward the launch of a “reused EV with battery quality assurance” solution to address concerns about used EV batteries

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000211.000010437.html
- anchor: #n1252930
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エヌ・ティ・ティ エムイー、丸紅株式会社、EVolity株式会社、株式会社ドリームインキュベータ、パナソニック ホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- Applications are scheduled to open this summer

## 株式会社リロパートナーズ adopts the cloud-based business management system “Loglass 経営管理”

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000213.000052025.html
- anchor: #n1252929
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リロパートナーズ、株式会社ログラス、株式会社リログループ

Facts:
- Established: 2015
- Established: May 2019

## Responding to growing demand for central Tokyo locations, Nagatacho’s “BIZcomfort平河町” opens an expanded space, adding rental offices for groups amid a return to office work and demand for office expansion

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000214.000043878.html
- anchor: #n1252928
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WOOC、BIZcomfort、JLL

Facts:
- Approximately 200 locations operated nationwide
- Annual sales: Fiscal year 18, 7,933,362 (thousand yen)
- Total number of employees: 217
- Capital: 175.1 million yen
- Area: 460.80 m²
- 4F expansion area: 76.75 m²
- For 3 people: 8.4 m²
- For 7 people: 19.70 m²
- For 8 people: 19.45 m²
- Daily plan (available anytime, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year): ¥17,600/month
- Weekends and holidays plan (available anytime on weekends and holidays only): ¥6,600/month
- All-location plan (access to all BIZcomfort locations nationwide): ¥22,000/month

## A refill pack using Toyo Ink’s delamination recycling technology wins the Worldstar Award at the “Worldstar Contest 2026”

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000214.000068461.html
- anchor: #n1252927
- Companies mentioned: artienceグループ、東洋インキ株式会社、ライオン株式会社、世界包装機構（WPO）

Facts:
- “Worldstar Contest 2026”
- Award ceremony (May 8, 2026, Düsseldorf, Germany)
- Experts from more than 60 countries
- 2025 Japan Packaging Contest

## 【Part 2】“Insurance EXPO 2026,” which defines insurance DX in the generative AI era, opens registration for 5 additional sessions featuring かんぽ生命, MS＆AD, 東京海上日動システムズ and others!

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000214.000145072.html
- anchor: #n1252926
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セミナーインフォ、株式会社グッドウェイ、かんぽ生命保険、Shift Technology Japan株式会社、東京海上日動システムズ株式会社、Snowflake合同会社、株式会社ブレインパッド、MS&ADインシュアランスグループホールディングス株式会社、株式会社RightTouch、三菱UFJインフォメーションテクノロジー株式会社、一般社団法人 金融データ活用推進協会（FDUA）、特定非営利活動法人 金融IT協会（FITA）、GardTechコミュニティ

Facts:
- To be held for the first time on July 23 (Thu.), 2026, at Otemachi Place Hall & Conference
- Date and time: July 23, 2026 (Thursday), 9:30–18:30
- A total of 14 sessions are planned
- Details of the programs for the 5 additional sessions

## 97% of メンズサロンfifth customers are satisfied: New men’s styling brand “w/fifth (With Fifth)” to roll out at ロフト stores nationwide from June 29 (Monday) ※Excluding some stores

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000233.000015244.html
- anchor: #n1252925
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社b-ex、fifth、ロフト、Loretta、KIRATERA、THROW

Facts:
- The fast-growing men’s salon “fifth,” with 17 locations nationwide
- Men aged 25–29
- Spend ¥1,760 (tax included) or more on eligible products
- 6 winners will be selected by lottery to receive luxury prizes
- 1975年に「モルトベーネ」として創業
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Number of employees: 151 (as of August 2025)

## Indoor sandals “WAVE” launched by 3D-printed shoe brand “STARAY” 【APPLE TREE Co., Ltd.】

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000244.000030909.html
- anchor: #n1252924
- Companies mentioned: APPLE TREE 株式会社、STARAY

Facts:
- Retail price: ¥14,300 (tax included)
- Available in 3 colors: black, white and silver

## Signs an agreement with Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, on a demonstration project for the use of shared bicycles and installs HELLO CYCLING ports

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000263.000113324.html
- anchor: #n1252923
- Companies mentioned: OpenStreet株式会社、マルシメ株式会社、HELLO CYCLING

Facts:
- Ports installed at a total of 3 public facilities and stations
- The number of port locations is 23
- On June 23, 2026, the 3 parties signed an agreement on a demonstration project for the use of shared bicycles
- マルシメ社 has provided the “HELLO CYCLING” service since July 23, 2024
- Existing and new users each account for about 50% of users in the city

## レノボ named to ガートナー’s 2026 Supply Chain Top 25

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000264.000013608.html
- anchor: #n1252922
- Companies mentioned: レノボ、ガートナー、世界経済フォーラム（WEF）

Facts:
- Achieves its highest-ever ranking of No. 7 worldwide
- More than 30 manufacturing sites
- 1台当たり平均2,500点の部品
- Total area exceeds 800,000 square feet
- About 1,100 employees

## 福田計器株式会社 introduces electric-assist bicycles to HELLO CYCLING

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000264.000113324.html
- anchor: #n1252921
- Companies mentioned: OpenStreet株式会社、福田計器株式会社、HELLO CYCLING

Facts:
- 200 electric-assist bicycles
- 29 prefectures
- Approximately 14,000 locations
- Approximately 59,000 bicycles
- Approximately 5.67 million people

## 三芳仮設機材株式会社 introduces electric-assist bicycles to HELLO CYCLING

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000265.000113324.html
- anchor: #n1252920
- Companies mentioned: OpenStreet株式会社、三芳仮設機材株式会社、HELLO CYCLING

Facts:
- 300 electric-assist bicycles
- 29 prefectures
- Approximately 14,000 locations
- Approximately 59,000 bicycles
- Approximately 5.67 million people

## マウザー launches a resource center offering technical information on LoRa, a long-range, low-power wireless communications technology

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000266.000136133.html
- anchor: #n1252919
- Companies mentioned: Mouser Electronics、マウザー、マウザー・エレクトロニクス、Semtech、STMicroelectronics、DFRobot、Digi International、Ezurio

Facts:
- LoRaWAN has a communications range of approximately 3–48 km
- Operates for more than 10 years on a single battery
- More than 6.8 million products

## The 4th installment of the ルミネ・ニュウマン “Ethical Carnival” is set to take place, with a lineup of plans to make the most of the heat, including a “summer festival” and “HOT＆COOL” menu items

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000267.000003279.html
- anchor: #n1252918
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ルミネ、ルミネ・ニュウマン、Cosme Kitchen、ナンバーナインブルワリー、amritara、MAMMABABY、OMO7横浜 by 星野リゾート、Clarks、JOHN SMEDLEY、Seep EYEVAN、バーミキュラ、中川政七商店、鹿猿狐ビルヂング、PASS THE BATON、株式会社スマイルズ

Facts:
- Approximately 28,600 unwanted cosmetics collected in the previous event
- Collection weight: approximately 517 kg (containers and contents)
- CO₂ reduction: approximately 498.4 kg
- Reduction rate: 84.7%
- Approximately 2,430 cosmetics recirculated
- Approximately 30 brands featured

## ＜June 2026 AI Trends Newsletter＞ A book arguing that “AI will cause human extinction” becomes a topic of discussion in the U.S. Senate. SHIFT AI explains existential risks from AI

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000272.000116644.html
- anchor: #n1252917
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SHIFT AI、Anthropic、MIT、モントリオール大学、GoogleDeepMind、OpenAI、GMOリサーチ&AI株式会社、GMO AI＆Web3株式会社、GMO AI＆ロボティクス商事

Facts:
- Membership exceeds 40,000
- Capital: 83 million yen (including capital reserves)
- Established on March 18, 2022
- 150,000 followers (as of June 2026)
- The figure of 10–20% estimated by Hinton and others

## エノテカ株式会社 resolves speed issues that persisted even after migrating to AWS with Speed Kit, improving LCP by 40%

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000273.000057359.html
- anchor: #n1252916
- Companies mentioned: エノテカ株式会社、株式会社ギャプライズ

Facts:
- CVR (conversion rate) improved by 8.0%
- After improvement: 1.524 seconds

## 10 popular YouTubers and other creators, with a combined 5 million subscribers, gather at the “Taiwan Festival” on July 19 (Sunday), featuring Banban Catcher (also known as Taiwan Catcher) experiences and competitions

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000281.000024989.html
- anchor: #n1252915
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東洋、エブリデイ、台湾観光庁、NyoNyoTV、はまちこチャンネル、美奈子ファミリーTV

Facts:
- A special mini lantern will be given to the first 200 children to visit

## While 90% say they make a habit of staying hydrated, approximately 1 in 5 have experienced dehydration. The No. 1 reason people find it hard to remember to hydrate indoors in a cool environment is that they “don’t feel thirsty.” Beware of “hidden dehydration,” which has no obvious symptoms!

- Published: 2026-06-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000282.000045997.html
- anchor: #n1252914
- Companies mentioned: プレミアムウォーター株式会社、済生会横浜市東部病院、東京医療保健大学

Facts:
- 93.9% say they make a habit of staying hydrated
- 22.7% said they had experienced dehydration
- 1日あたりの水分補給量は「800mL～1L未満」と回答した人が27.7%と最も多く
- The amount of water needed to boost immunity is approximately 1.2–1.3 L for adult men
- When asked whether they had heard the term “hidden dehydration,” 37.9% said “no”