AI News 180m Report

2026-06-29 09:00–12:00 JST

841 received, 841 listed, 3 sources ・ Page 5 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.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)(761)

A melon-filled summer from a specialty chocolate shop. Seasonal desserts and afternoon tea arrive at Jiyugaoka’s カフェ ベルアメール.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Chocolat Melon ¥2,090 (tax included)
  • Early Summer Afternoon Tea Set: ¥7,480 for 2 people (tax included)
  • Shaved ice “Berry Fromage” ¥1,980 (including tax)
  • Shaved ice “Chocolat Earl Grey” ¥1,980 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:ベルアメール、カフェ ベルアメール、ショコラ ベルアメール

【MOS】Opens “MOSH Burger&Bar,” a new urban concept where guests can enjoy authentic burgers by day and a bar by night, in Ginza, Tokyo

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Wednesday, July 1, 2026
  • 47.4 tsubo
  • 75 seats
  • 980 yen
  • 1,280 yen
  • 1,680 yen
  • 800 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社モスフードサービス、VALX

A distinctive collaboration between a time-honored taste and urban homebuilding for Father’s Day: hosting a “Burger-Making Class That Brings Our Feelings Together” to support hard-working fathers

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Celebrating 125 years since its founding
  • Employees (consolidated): 6,495
  • Capital: 20.31988 billion yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社オープンハウスグループ、杉本食肉産業株式会社、スギモト

Harvesting edamame and corn sown in April: a heart-nurturing farming experience in Isesaki City on Saturday, July 11 [Gunma]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Originalパルシステム群馬利用者家族 約90人
  • Capital contributions: 1.15 billion yen
  • Number of members: 52,000
  • Total business volume: 6.36 billion yen
  • Total business volume of members using the unified business system: 268.96 billion yen
  • Total number of members 1.77 million

Companies mentioned:パルシステム群馬、利根川生産者グループ、めぐるんま、パルシステム生活協同組合連合会、プレマ、東毛酪農直販株式会社、榛名直販株式会社

Originalパルシステムグループ11制度で助成総額5千万円超 福祉・環境・まちづくりなど幅広く支援

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 50,535,737 yen in total
  • 199 organizations
  • Total business revenue 268.96 billion yen
  • Total number of members 1.77 million

Companies mentioned:パルシステムグループ、パルシステム東京、パルシステム神奈川、パルシステム千葉、パルシステム埼玉、パルシステム茨城 栃木、パルシステム山梨 長野、パルシステム群馬、パルシステム共済連、パルシステム連合会、有限会社大紀コープファーム、パルシステム生活協同組合連合会

Jewelry to treat yourself to with your summer bonus. Compare 350 brands at once and discover designer pieces and one-of-a-kind items! Three days to choose through hands-on experiences, not just shopping

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Advance tickets: 1,500 yen
  • Tickets on the day: 2,000 yen

Companies mentioned:RX Japan合同会社、IGI

Original「出産入院中に浮気相手からDM」「結婚式前々日に300万の借金が発覚」壮絶すぎる裏切りを乗り越えたシングルマザー&シングルファザーが大集合!現役女子高生シンママが過酷すぎる育児&アルバイト事情を激白

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Borrowed 3 million yen in 2 days
  • 540,000 followers on TikTok
  • “ABEMA Premium,” priced at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
  • “ABEMA Premium with Ads,” priced at 680 yen per month (tax included)

Companies mentioned:ABEMA、AbemaTV, Inc.

Launch of a service supporting cross-analysis of human capital data

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:株式会社日本能率協会総合研究所、JMAR

Original代表の清水が老人ホーム紹介事業者による新たな事業者協会「高齢者住まい紹介事業者協会」の監事に就任

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established June 26, 2026
  • Capital: 100 million yen (including capital reserves)
  • Founded: July 8, 2024

Companies mentioned:株式会社あかり保証、高齢者住まい紹介事業者協会、株式会社クーリエ、全国高齢者等終身サポート事業者協会

Launch of DataThinker® AI-OCR to kintone, a business-process-aware AI-OCR service

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Initial fee: 100,000 yen
  • Annual fee: ¥120,000
  • Annual page allocation: 5,000 pages
  • Additional processing pages (50,000 yen / 2,000 pages)

Companies mentioned:クラフテクス株式会社、サイボウズ株式会社、Amazon Bedrock

A single end-of-life vehicle turns into a memorable day for children: hands-on “Doodle Car” events held at 2 venues in Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture, and Obihiro City, Hokkaido

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total event attendance: 534
  • Doodle Car participants: about 300
  • More than 100 locations nationwide

Companies mentioned:株式会社スマイルカンパニー、スマイルカーズ、医療法人財団 弘慈会、株式会社帯広自動車学校、一般社団法人 日本自動車連盟(JAF)帯広支部

Original merchandise revealed for “The Pingu Exhibition: More Than Just Cute?!”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 100 goods in the lineup
  • Custom keyboard keychain (each keyboard ¥440
  • Flake sticker buffet (with clear pouch) ¥1,650
  • “PINGU™ FANBOOK” on sale July 23, 2026. Advance sale at “The Pingu Exhibition: More Than Just Cute?!” venue. B5-size softcover, 128 pages, list price ¥3,300 (¥3,000 before tax)

Companies mentioned:可愛いだけじゃない!?ピングー展 広報事務局、YURAKUCHO MUSEUM、ソニー・クリエイティブプロダクツ、イープラス、田中達也

Turning the individual charms of 737 favorite cats into products! Offering 22,000 merchandise combinations

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Combinations with 30 items
  • Sales: approximately ¥3.735 billion
  • Number of employees: 68

Companies mentioned:株式会社フォーカス、株式会社MOFF、Cat Café MOFF、CLAT-JAPAN

[NTTSportict] Providing the technological foundation for Jelly Beans Group’s sports DX service “STADIUM AI”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Supports 16 sports, including soccer, basketball, baseball and volleyball

Companies mentioned:株式会社NTTSportict、株式会社ジェリービーンズグループ、株式会社ジェリービーンズマーケティングラボ

Original『すとぷり 10th Anniversary in Shibuya with TOKYU GROUP』

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2026年8月7日(金)~8月30日(日)の期間
  • Original東急グループの6施設
  • Receive 1 original postcard for every 1,500 yen spent (tax included; receipts cannot be combined)
  • Shibuya Hikarie Cafe & Restaurant floors (6th and 7th floors): 22 participating stores
  • Shibuya Mark City, 1st floor and basement 1 / Shibuchika: Shibuya Tokyu Food Show, 39 participating shops
  • ShinQs by TOKYU DEPARTMENT STORE inside Shibuya Hikarie, basement 2 and basement 3: Toyoko Noren-gai, 26 participating shops
  • Shibuya Scramble Square Shops & Restaurants, 1st floor and basement 2: Tokyu Foodshow Edge, 13 participating shops

Companies mentioned:すとぷり、東急グループ、東急電鉄、東急バス、SHIBUYA109、Roblox

Notice and apology regarding the voluntary recall of “Rinse for Additive-Free Soap Shampoo”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:シャボン玉石けん株式会社

Aurum conducts a proof of concept for transferring ownership of gold bullion without moving it from the vault; begins seeking transaction and storage partners

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1 gold bar (100g, 999.9, demonstration sample)
  • Plans to begin offering the service to corporate clients during fiscal 2026 as an invitation-only limited service
  • Plans for full-scale rollout and service for individual clients from fiscal 2027 onward

Companies mentioned:株式会社アウラム、株式会社ハンズオン、Twelve Data

[Accelerating DX for small and medium-sized businesses] Modular SaaS NoahWorks gets fully underway, “unifying” back-office operations from recruitment and payments to AI analysis.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reaching 30 hours per month (equivalent to about 4 business days)
  • Unnecessary indirect costs of around 35,800 yen per month
  • Established: 2019

Companies mentioned:株式会社ProNoah、Stripe

The HACHI-8 PROJECT, sharing Shibuya’s iconic Hachiko with the world, launches! The theme of its first event in 2026 is “ART.” Works by 88 artists will be showcased across the entire city.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 88 artists
  • 3 days
  • 8 locations in Shibuya Ward

Companies mentioned:HACHI-8 PROJECT実行委員会、西武渋谷店、株式会社ビームス、ホープベアー株式会社、シブヤピクセルアート実行委員会、株式会社thePIXEL

[Self-care for the changing years] RITA ROOTS to launch a moisturizing oil for use all over the body on Saturday, June 27

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Volume: 30 ml
  • Price: ¥14,300 (tax included)
  • Economic losses from women’s menopausal symptoms amount to about 1.9 trillion yen annually

Companies mentioned:RITA ROOTS、Rita Wellbeing

[Starting July 1] For small businesses that have put off building a website: WARAYA (和良屋) launches a limited-time monitor recruitment campaign for its one-time-purchase website production service

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Entry plan: 29,800 yen (tax included)
  • 19,800 yen (tax included)
  • Standard plan: 49,800 yen (tax included)
  • ¥39,800 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:和良屋、WARAYA、川崎商工会議所

Originalファクタリング99社の手数料を徹底調査、約4割(38社)が手数料を「非開示」─下限手数料の中央値は2.0%【2026年版】

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 19 companies advertise fees of 1.0% or less
  • Even fewer disclose their “maximum” fees: only 37 companies (37.4%) publish their maximum fees.
  • The average maximum fee among companies that disclose it is 11.5%
  • 66 companies offer service in as little as the same day (within 24 hours)
  • 19 companies advertise processing within 1 hour
  • Original最速は5分(フリーナンス)

Companies mentioned:株式会社TORA、フリーナンス

Original那覇市のふるさと納税返礼品に、フルーツタルト専門店オハコルテの「ヒラミーレモンケーキ」が加わりました

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Applications open on the Naha City hometown tax donation portal site from June 29, 2026.

Companies mentioned:オハコルテ、チューイチョーク株式会社

AKRacing launches “MJ Grey,” a gaming chair optimized for mahjong; also offers “MJ Grey JPML,” a model bearing the 日本プロ麻雀連盟 logo

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Estimated market retail price
  • Reclining function up to 135 degrees
  • Accelerated degradation testing equivalent to 10 years

Companies mentioned:AKRacing、テックウインド株式会社、日本プロ麻雀連盟、BUZZ麻雀

Takaraprinting officially launches WizLabo Synapse, a system for end-to-end disclosure of financial and non-financial information

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • We are pleased to announce its official launch on June 29, 2026
  • Announced in December 2025
  • Phased mandatory disclosure based on SSBJ (Sustainability Standards Board of Japan) standards from the fiscal year ending March 2027
  • Development of API integration is underway, with a target of August 2026

Companies mentioned:宝印刷株式会社、TAKARA & CO、日立製作所、アスエネ株式会社

The second installment of the “Chain of Will Project” launches. Major Leaguer Munetaka Murakami takes on global food aid. Moving the world through food, one T-shirt at a time.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Donations totaling 3,760,000 yen were received
  • Price (tax included): 12,800 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社こす.くま、グッドネーバーズ・ジャパン、東京ヤクルトスワローズ

ヘルステックハブ株式会社 joins デジタル庁’s working group for products implementing the standard electronic medical record system

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: September 2024
  • The government has set a goal of introducing electronic medical records to share necessary patient medical information at nearly all medical institutions by 令和12年

Companies mentioned:ヘルステックハブ株式会社、デジタル庁

[For companies in Gifu Prefecture] Cut air-conditioning costs: トヨタモビリティパーツ株式会社 岐阜支社 begins handling the multifunctional heat-shielding paint “Terano Paint”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original節電量:55.2kWh/1日平均 削減
  • Original節電率:25.0%/1日平均 削減
  • CO2 emissions: average reduction of 712.1 kg-CO2 per month (calculated based on 1 month = 30 days)

Companies mentioned:トヨタモビリティパーツ株式会社、トヨタモビリティパーツ株式会社 岐阜支社

Former K-1 champion Hideaki Yamazaki backs “the challenge of beginners” | Kickboxing tournament “THE REASON,” limited to beginners, business owners and business professionals, to be held for the first time on 9/6

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Expected attendance: 1,000
  • A kickboxing tournament for adults aged 35 and over
  • Estimated number of matches: 20–30
  • 40–60 fighters
  • Entry fee: 33,000 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社IKIZAMAエンターテイメント、men's egg

Just 4.2% have a “positive impression” of hosts. Even so, 1 in 5 people who watched SNS videos came away with a better impression [Survey of 503 people nationwide]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Just 4.2% have a “positive impression” of hosts
  • People whose impression “changed for the better” after seeing SNS videos (20.1%)
  • People whose impression “changed for the worse” (13.1%)
  • “SNS” ranked first at 50.3%
  • TikTok topped the list at 37.0%
  • Just 3.0% said they “would like to visit”
  • The store’s official website was “helpful” to 8.6%

Companies mentioned:株式会社LeveL.L

Japan’s first AI assistant for light cargo transport, “URCHAT,” added to K-LEDGE. Payment statements, roll calls and invoices can now be handled via chat—with no additional charges on any plan. The free plan supports roll calls, daily inspections and driving records

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 9 areas: forms, roll calls, vehicles, maintenance, expenses, contracts, cases, shifts and notifications

Companies mentioned:ユアスタイル合同会社、K-LEDGE、URCHAT

株式会社Markdoor begins full-scale deployment of its automation system (LLM-OCR) at 神山運輸, aiming to reduce staffing needs and workload

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Data reading accuracy: approximately 95%
  • Master data normalization accuracy: 90% or higher
  • Staffing reduced by 4 people
  • 7,680 hours saved

Companies mentioned:株式会社MarkDoor、神山運輸株式会社

Bonds of friendship between Japan and Taiwan resonate in Kumamoto as 玉山銀行 holds “Sounds of Hope” concert

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 1,650 guests from Japan and Taiwanese residents in Japan attended

Companies mentioned:玉山銀行、玉山フィナンシャルホールディング

Made in Japan inner beauty stick jelly “Hale” wins the “OMOTENASHI Selection 2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established in 2023

Companies mentioned:株式会社 JP FUNCTIONS、OMOTENASHI NIPPON実行委員会

“doop,” a SaaS that drives e-commerce sales through trade-ins, begins deployment at sensitive-skin cosmetics brand “CONCIO”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Formulated without any of more than 2500 types of ingredients

Companies mentioned:株式会社SLONE、doop、CONCIO、株式会社MALOU

Originalカーテン・じゅうたん王国“夏の室温対策は窓から”断熱効果率68.5%(※当社比)を実現!光・熱・音を遮る「3層極みカーテン」を6月26日(金)新発売

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • As much as 71% of heat enters through windows

Companies mentioned:株式会社カーテン・じゅうたん王国、帝人フロンティア株式会社

[Kamakura, Yuigahama] After the experience, participants said, “We want to preserve a beach where sakura shells can be found.” Lino Drops Kamakura, Japan’s only specialty shop for sakura-shell accessories, to hold 10th-anniversary crafting experiences on a full scale from July

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 10th brand anniversary
  • 2–4 people per session
  • Base price: 6,160 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社リノクラフツ、Lino Drops Kamakura

A mechanism different from conventional completion guarantee systems: “performance guarantee insurance” is increasingly being used for large-scale condominium renovation projects (non-life insurer: 日新火災海上保険株式会社)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative applications: 209 buildings
  • Eligible renovation contractors: 90 companies
  • Original1件あたりの工事費用が数億円規模
  • 130 buildings in the Greater Tokyo area
  • 56 buildings in the Kansai region
  • 132 buildings with projects exceeding 1億 yen
  • Proposals from architectural firms: 102 buildings
  • Requests from homeowners’ associations: 80 buildings

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人マンションあんしんセンター、日新火災海上保険株式会社

Original【2026年版】BtoB企業における動画マーケティングの実態調査|動画の活用で効果があったと回答した企業は60.6%

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 60.6% of companies said video use had been effective
  • Original動画マーケティングを実施しているBtoB企業の担当者500名を対象に
  • “YouTube and SNS” at 48.6%
  • “WEB advertising” at 46.0%
  • “Posting on the company website” at 31.4%
  • “Trade shows and events” at 23.0%
  • “Company and service introductions during business meetings” at 20.0%
  • “Webinars (live streams and archives)” at 19.0%
  • “Case studies (such as customer interviews)” at 17.6%
  • “Support for existing customers (such as manuals)” at 17.2%
  • “Other” at 10.0%
  • “View count and impressions” at 41.6%
  • “Website visits (clicks)” at 36.0%
  • “Number of conversions (requests for materials and

Companies mentioned:アルファノート株式会社、ムビサク

きづきアセット株式会社 announces opening of Kagoshima office

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Opening date: June 5, 2026
  • 〒892-0847, 3rd Floor, W Building Nishisengokucho, 1-32 Nishisengokucho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
  • Phone: 099-833-9310
  • Established: June 2023
  • Phone: 03₋5962₋3900

Companies mentioned:きづきアセット株式会社

An environmental learning workshop will be held at Kawasaki City Hall, decorated with 600 windmills made by local elementary school students

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 102 windmills
  • July 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社SKLO、PRODUCT BASE SKLO

Develops electric radiant tube heater “D2-ERTH” to help decarbonize heat-treatment furnaces; sales to begin in August 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Heater capacity: 45 kW/unit

Companies mentioned:大同特殊鋼株式会社

JOEKR exhibits alongside 東京銀器 artisans at a 獺祭 pop-up held at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • All priced at 165,000 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 174,000 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 88,000 yen (tax included)
  • Price: ¥49,500 (tax included)
  • Price: 625,000 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 412,500 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 500,000 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 180,000 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 160,000 yen (tax included)
  • Price: ¥190,000 (tax included)
  • Price: 825,000 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社e-moer、JOEKR、獺祭、東京銀器、山田翔太、弘兼憲史

Social conference “BEYOND2026” to be held

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Students: ¥2,000
  • Working adults: ¥5,000
  • Networking reception: 4,000 yen
  • More than 3,600 participants cumulatively

Companies mentioned:京都市、株式会社taliki、京都リサーチパーク株式会社、一般社団法人namikaze communities、The HEADLINE、株式会社8bitNews、リンクルージョン株式会社、JTB、BEYOND実行委員会

[Limited release of 200 sets on Makuake] A decadent chocolate mint drink

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 1–August 30, 2026
  • Product shipments to begin in late September 2026
  • Super early-bird discount (20% off): 6-bottle set of chocolate mint drink, 2,560 yen (tax included)
  • Early-bird discount (10% off): 6-bottle set of chocolate mint drink, 2,880 yen (tax included)
  • Makuake regular price: 6-bottle set of chocolate mint drink, 3,200 yen (tax included)
  • Founded in 1956
  • Capital: 23 million yen (non-consolidated)

Companies mentioned:トモヱ乳業株式会社、Makuake、関牛乳

EPLink begins running recruitment ads for clinical trial participants on platforms including 楽天ヘルスケア

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Advertising was run in advance for 14 projects starting in 2025

Companies mentioned:EPLink、楽天グループ株式会社、楽天ヘルスケア

Marubeni Logistics opens the Kurume Logistics Center

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • June 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:丸紅ロジスティクス株式会社

CellTune Ver.2 software for optimizing cell culture launches worldwide simultaneously

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cuts the number of experiments by 40% compared with Ver.1
  • Trial plan: 154,000 yen per month
  • 1-year plan: from 2,992,000 yen
  • 2-year plan: from 5,940,000 yen
  • 3-year plan: from 8,140,000 yen
  • On-premises: 6,600,000 yen

Companies mentioned:エピストラ株式会社、島津製作所、株式会社島津ダイアグノスティックス

The Japan A2 Milk Association held its 6th regular general meeting of members.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 1200 stores nationwide

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人日本A2ミルク協会、東北大学

Hair salon Lond launches Organ., a hair-care brand inspired by “night beauty” and turning bath time into “time to restore yourself”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 88 beauty salons in Japan and overseas
  • Starting June 8, 2026
  • Volume: 390 mL
  • Price: 3,920 yen (tax included)
  • Net weight: 390 g
  • Price: 4,520 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社Lond、Lond group、Lond Holdings

OriginalCARBOTIX エヴァンゲリオン初号機が始動!6月30日(火) 10:00より予約開始!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (tax included): 36,300 yen
  • Product size (approx.): 330 mm in height
  • Weight (approx.): 460 g (product only)

Companies mentioned:CARBOTIX、エヴァンゲリオン、BLITZWAY JAPAN

Companies operating vacation rentals, fitness facilities and accommodations, take note: What compliance checks are often overlooked when choosing a laundry service provider?

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Collection and delivery network centered on Tokyo

Companies mentioned:J&Jカンパニー株式会社、しろふわ便

Joint research begins on environmental adaptability and fruit quality evaluation of a new strawberry variety

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Research period: April 1, 2026–March 31, 2028

Companies mentioned:千葉大学、株式会社CULTA、株式会社千葉大学コネクト、千葉大学環境健康フィールド科学センター

シェル signs an Enterprise Framework Agreement covering engineering services

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • for more than 50 years
  • Approximately 60 countries and regions

Companies mentioned:千代田化工建設株式会社、Shell Global Solutions International B.V.、シェル

The top reason for choosing joint burial was “no one to inherit the grave” (54.00%); 82.00% said they were glad they chose joint burial, while 39.00% were concerned about “family disputes” [わたしたちの墓じまい]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “No one to inherit the grave”: 54.00%
  • “No one to inherit the grave”: 54 people
  • “Difficult to visit because it is far away”: 41 people
  • “Want to keep costs down”: 38 people
  • “Can leave the management to someone else”: the most common response, with 63 people
  • “Can avoid leaving a burden for the next generation”: 54 people
  • “Can reduce costs”: 45 people
  • “Opposition or disputes with relatives or others”: the most common response, with 39 people
  • “Sadness at no longer having a place to pray individually”: 34 people
  • “Cannot retrieve the remains”: 32 people
  • “Glad”: 28 people
  • “Somewhat glad”: 54 people
  • “Slightly regret it”: 2 people
  • “Regret it”: 1 person

Companies mentioned:株式会社フーフー、わたしたちの墓じまい

Distilling the foundation of Japanese cuisine, awase dashi: A new spirit capturing the aromas of bonito flakes and kelp is born in Toyama

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Initial sales in Taiwan totaled 48 bottles
  • Price: 4,500 yen (before tax) ※Japan
  • Capacity: 500mL
  • Alcohol content: 40%

Companies mentioned:株式会社MAE、かね七株式会社、新蒸留研究所、KURISAKE

株式会社zapath and 株式会社B4A begin partnership

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Adopted by more than 600 clinics, from major operators to individual practices

Companies mentioned:株式会社zapath、株式会社B4A、WeMedical、B4A、ClinicHub

A new trial set from Curly Me, a pioneering brand for embracing naturally curly hair!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 1,000 yen (tax included)
  • June 29, 2026
  • The brand will celebrate its 4th anniversary on July 8, 2026

Companies mentioned:Curly Me、株式会社Curly Me

明治学園 signs an academic collaboration agreement with 早稲田大学大学院情報生産システム研究科 ~From Kitakyushu to the world: advancing AI and robotics education and strengthening global talent development~

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • June 23, 2026

Companies mentioned:明治学園、早稲田大学大学院情報生産システム研究科

[Generative AI × industrial robots] How far can generative AI operate industrial robots?

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 74.3% of the full score
  • +14.3 points

Companies mentioned:株式会社チトセロボティクス、Codex、Copilot、Claude Code

≪One of Japan’s largest Hub & Spoke systems≫ Remote ICU operations using “iBSEN DX” began on May 1 at 自治医科大学附属さいたま医療センター and 3 hospitals.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The remote ICU forming a “Hub&Spork” system using “iBSEN DX” is the 4th such case in Japan.
  • [Remote ICU established across 3 hospitals, with a total of 30 beds]

Companies mentioned:株式会社CROSS SYNC、自治医科大学附属さいたま医療センター、日本海総合病院、上尾中央総合病院、戸田中央総合病院

[Definitive guide] Average annual salaries by occupation for highly skilled foreign professionals in fiscal 2025

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2025年度の国内大卒初任給平均は、厚生労働省「賃金構造基本統計調査」によると月額262,300円、年収換算で3,147,600円となり、前年比5.6%増となりました。
  • The average annual salary of inexperienced foreign professionals newly hired through NINJA was 3,412,000 yen, higher than the average starting salary for university graduates in Japan.
  • Original厚生労働省「賃金構造基本統計調査(2025年)」によると、大卒25~29歳の平均年収は3,556,800円(前年比4.4%増)、30~34歳では4,083,600円(前年比4.6%増)となりました。
  • Meanwhile, foreign professionals hired through NINJA had an average age of 30.1 and an average annual salary of 3,630,000 yen, placing them between the averages for university graduates in Japan aged 25–29 and 30–34.
  • Among the highest-paying occupations by average annual salary, PMs (web, mobile, apps) earn 5.5 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社グローバルパワー、NINJA、厚生労働省

Teaser site unveiled ahead of the planned winter 2026 launch of the first single malt whisky from 野沢温泉蒸留所

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Winter 2026
  • 3 years
  • More than 20 awards

Companies mentioned:野沢温泉蒸留所、Nozawa Onsen Distillery株式会社

SIOS Technology conducts a survey of 550 executives and board members on the outcomes and challenges of implementing a free-address office system in 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 550 executives and board members
  • Implemented company-wide: 20.2%
  • Implemented in some departments: 29.1%
  • 30.3% said they recognize the need but do not collect or measure the data
  • 26.9% said some departments and job types are unsuitable for a free-address system due to the nature of their work
  • 24.7% said communication within and between departments has not become more active
  • 41.4% said it became easier to secure meeting rooms and seats near colleagues, advancing collaboration
  • 39.7% said making employees’ presence and location visible sped up communication and locating colleagues
  • Released

Companies mentioned:サイオステクノロジー株式会社、サイオス株式会社、B2Bマーケティング株式会社

Starting July 1!! Buy Misuzu Life’s cut bunashimeji mushrooms and enter for a chance to win PayPay Points or original merchandise. 350 winners in total!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Enter with a receipt totaling ¥2,000 or more, including tax
  • 1,000 yen worth of PayPay points
  • 35th anniversary

Companies mentioned:株式会社ミスズライフ、PayPay

Social conference BEYOND2026 to be held October 30 (Fri.) and 31 (Sat.); people from across Japan working to solve social issues will gather in Kyoto

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • BEYOND2026, now being held for the 10th time this year
  • A cumulative total of more than 3600 people have participated
  • Students ¥2,000
  • Working adults: ¥5,000
  • Networking event: ¥4,000
  • Early-bird tickets at 60% OFF the regular prices

Companies mentioned:株式会社taliki、京都リサーチパーク株式会社、JTB、海士町関係人口経営特命官、一般社団法人namikaze communities、The HEADLINE、株式会社8bitNews、リンクルージョン株式会社

Defying the era of price hikes: 35% more product at the same price! Misuzu Life’s 35th-anniversary commemorative product goes on sale July 1!!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Monday, August 31, 2026
  • 15 times the amount of shijimi clams

Companies mentioned:株式会社ミスズライフ

Dropbox publishes a case study on its use by DMC, one of the world’s largest DJ battle competitions

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Top DJs from more than 75 countries participate
  • A panel of 5–9 judges uses Dropbox Replay to review 300–400 videos online
  • Before adopting Dropbox, it could take judges up to 4 weeks to provide feedback on videos
  • After adoption, this was reduced to as little as about 3 days
  • The time required for judging was reduced by 80–90%

Companies mentioned:Dropbox, Inc.、Dropbox Japan 株式会社、DMC World DJ Championships、AlphaTheta、株式会社Numéro.8

Launching the “Original Clear Bottle ¥5,000 OFF Campaign” to meet summer promotional demand | Hansoku Hanako

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 5,000 yen off
  • Monday, June 29, 2026
  • July 30 (Thursday)

Companies mentioned:チャンスメーカー株式会社、販促花子ノベルティ

AI Baito Mensetsu, which automates part-time job recruitment, adds MCP support and launches the AI Baito Mensetsu MCP Server

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 〒153-0061

Companies mentioned:株式会社FLATBOYS、Anthropic、Claude、Claude Code

JC・JK Buzzword Awards 2026 First Half announced! “Lookism Satirical Illustration,” “setlog” and “Wahoo” make the rankings!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Survey results from 1000 junior high and high school girls across Japan
  • The song “ほんまやで☆なんでやねん☆しらんけど” has surpassed 900 million total plays across social media, led by TikTok
  • Ranked No. 1 in total app usage time in Japan’s entertainment category
  • A hit with more than 560,000 copies sold in its first week
  • A hit with more than 80,000 pieces of UGC (user-generated content)

Companies mentioned:株式会社AMF、Skyfall、New Chat Inc.、セブン-イレブン

“Midsummer Concert vol.9: A Musical Journey with Yasuko Otani — Baltic Sea Cruise in Northern Europe” to be held

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • S seats: ¥4,000
  • A seats: ¥3,000
  • Wheelchair seats: ¥1,000

Companies mentioned:練馬区、東京フィルハーモニー交響楽団、日本交響楽振興財団、BBCフィル、関西フィル、東京シティ・フィル、中部フィル、NHK、新国立劇場

Original西和賀町で初開催!地域企業7社が集う就職相談会「おしごとマルシェ」

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 7, 2026
  • 13:30~15:30

Companies mentioned:西和賀町、北上公共職業安定所、株式会社田中建設、有限会社小専商店、有限会社佐藤自動車、株式会社山人、社会福祉法人光寿会、社会福祉法人やすらぎ会、社会福祉法人潤沢会

Choshu Nagato Suisan, which introduced Smolt’s heat-tolerant masu salmon juveniles, completes its first year of trial farming. The partnership will continue next fiscal year to improve productivity and quality

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Start of rearing
  • End of trial (final harvest)
  • Number of fish in the trial
  • A heat-tolerant masu salmon strain that can be raised in high-water-temperature environments of around 20°C

Companies mentioned:株式会社Smolt、長州ながと水産株式会社、西日本鉄道株式会社

WECARS announces its “Summer Featured Cars Fair: Summer Time In-Store Visit Campaign”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Business hours extended until 20:00
  • A large inventory of approximately 28,000 vehicles nationwide
  • Approximately 240 stores nationwide
  • 5 Coke ON® drink tickets

Companies mentioned:WECARS、The Coca-Cola Company

[Shimotsuke Shimbun] Easy entry via LINE and free registration! Tochipo, a points service for Tochigi residents, launches a 3rd-anniversary campaign with luxury prizes awarded by lottery

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total value of ¥18万円
  • 36 winners in total
  • ¥5000 worth of Mac cards
  • ¥5000 worth of JCB gift cards
  • Originalうまい鮨勘食事券 5000円分
  • 13 local specialty products

Companies mentioned:株式会社下野新聞社、マクドナルド、JCB、うまい鮨勘、アマゾン、QUO

Free to attend: presenting and exhibiting at Developers Summit 2026 Summer!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 16–17, 2026
  • Capital: 100 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社トランスコスモス・デジタル・テクノロジー、トランスコスモス株式会社、株式会社翔泳社

Kalodata becomes the first event sponsor in Japan for “TikTok Shop Creator Practical Summit 2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Attracted interest from more than 130 people, including advance registrants and invitees
  • The event was held with approximately 100 attendees
  • 10% OFF Kalodata subscription fee
  • Sunday, June 7, 2026
  • Through July 31, 2026

Companies mentioned:Kalodata、株式会社Kalowave Japan、TikSeek、Jayの視点、動スク、王明陽、元アナウンサー林の魅せ方、林氏、AnyMind Japan株式会社

[Held July 14] Anyflow and Cloud CIRCUS to co-host a webinar on “Maximizing SaaS LTV”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capacity: first 100 people
  • SaaS tools provided to more than 66,000 companies

Companies mentioned:Anyflow株式会社、クラウドサーカス株式会社

Original株式会社ソフトクリエイトが「SSD-assistance」を導入

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The service continuation rate exceeds 97%
  • There are cases where the time required to create specifications has been reduced by as much as 91%
  • 43 years since founding: a journey as the best partner for IT strategy
  • Creating documentation for OS settings alone used to take about 1–2 hours
  • It can now be prepared in about 30 minutes, including edits for customers

Companies mentioned:セイ・テクノロジーズ株式会社、株式会社ソフトクリエイト、Cisco、アライドテレシス

A “made in the field” training leash developed by a dog-training specialty store to improve dog-walking manners and support owner education, launching early on Makuake

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total support purchases: ¥1,152,090
  • 1152% of target
  • Testing with more than 100 leashes

Companies mentioned:株式会社東京DOGS、Makuake

Original【ロッテアライリゾート】雄大な妙高の大自然を、空から独り占め。2日間限定のプレミアム体験「ヘリコプター遊覧飛行プラン」を7月の3連休に開催決定!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Limited to 2 days
  • Above 1,000 m elevation
  • Approximately 6 minutes
  • Original大人(中学生以上):13,000円/1名
  • Original子ども(3歳〜小学生以下):7,000円/1名
  • 1 million tsubo

Companies mentioned:株式会社LOTTE Hotel Arai、ロッテアライリゾート

OriginalセイコーソリューションズのAIナレッジプラットフォーム「Seiko Futureworks」が、ファーマインターナショナルの医薬品情報資材の校正業務に採用

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A trial lasting approximately 3 months
  • A total of 8 materials
  • More than 4,000 pharmaceutical information materials annually
  • More than 50 pharmaceutical companies
  • Materials of approximately 100 pages

Companies mentioned:セイコーソリューションズ、ファーマインターナショナル、セイコーグループ

[New Book] “Sakadaichi Wani,” winner of the Grand Prize at the 2nd YOMO Picture Book Awards, goes on sale June 30!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 200 works were submitted
  • List price: 1,540 yen (base price: 1,400 yen + tax)
  • Number of pages: 32 pages
  • Capital: 25 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社光陽社、株式会社ニコモ、Amazon、e-hon

株式会社ニューロープ announces its participation in カイタックグループ as a subsidiary

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Since its founding in 2014
  • Since its founding in 1948

Companies mentioned:株式会社ニューロープ、カイタックグループ、株式会社カイタックホールディングス

Does it eat back-office headaches!? クロノス’s official mascot, the headache-eating boy “ノッスン,” is here! Launching June 29, 2026 (Mon.)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Launching June 29, 2026 (Mon.)
  • June 29 (Mon.)–July 5 (Sun.)

Companies mentioned:クロノス株式会社、JR東日本

Originalアイディルートコンサルティング「NEXT BUSINESS EXPO SUMMER 2026」に出展

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Day 1: July 16, 2026 (Thu.), 10:00–18:00
  • Day 2: July 17, 2026 (Fri.), 10:00–18:00
  • 〒105-0022, 1-7-1 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Companies mentioned:アイディルートコンサルティング株式会社、チェンジグループ、NEXT BUSINESS EXPO実行委員会

ルスツリゾートゴルフ72 begins offering a “golf course private hire plan,” allowing customers to rent out the entire golf course

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Weekdays: 1,500,000 yen
  • Weekends and holidays: 2,000,000 yen
  • 200 people (50 groups)
  • 7:00–17:00 (10 hours)

Companies mentioned:ルスツリゾート、ルスツリゾートゴルフ72、加森観光株式会社

[ラッコM&A] Launches “AI Deal Search” feature, with AI suggesting suitable deals in natural language

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Boasts a domestic share of more than 90% of completed deals
  • More than 350,000 people in total
  • More than 300,000 users
  • More than 1.1 million monthly page views
  • 100 million yen

Companies mentioned:ラッコ株式会社、ラッコM&A

[Developed over the course of 1 year by young staff] 公益財団法人としま未来文化財団 establishes new mission, values and vision (MVV)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 11 young staff members selected from each department
  • A total of 7 main workshops
  • 3 special-edition sessions
  • Over approximately 1 year

Companies mentioned:公益財団法人としま未来文化財団

ストラタシス releases the latest PolyJet 3D printer, the J850TM Core

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Maximum build size
  • Printer dimensions
  • Material cabinet dimensions

Companies mentioned:丸紅I-DIGIOホールディングス株式会社、丸紅情報システムズ株式会社、ストラタシス

“霧のいけうち,” supporting baseball fans visiting ベルーナドーム, appears on the L Vision! A new 15-second commercial has been airing since June 26 (Fri.)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A new 15-second commercial
  • 2026 sponsorship
  • 22 games

Companies mentioned:株式会社いけうち、埼玉西武ライオンズ

ヘリテージ・オークションズ to hold “Timeless Treasures: Icons” exhibition at 銀座三越, opening rare collections gathered from around the world to the public

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • For 6 days, from July 8 (Wed.) to July 13 (Mon.), 2026
  • More than 2 million online bidding members
  • Images and detailed information for more than 7 million items

Companies mentioned:ヘリテージ・オークションズ、ヘリテージ・オークションズ・ジャパン、Heritage Auctions、Heritage Auctions Japan株式会社、三越

SummerFall begins supplying 3 tap cocktails to THE NIKKA WHISKY TOKYO, the ニッカウヰスキー flagship bar opening July 2 (Thu.)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Opening in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo, on July 2, 2026
  • Original2024年の期間限定運営で約1万5000人を集めた
  • Young people in their 20s and 30s made up approximately half of the visitors
  • Approximately 30 seats, including standing room
  • Choose from 20 cocktails served from kegs

Companies mentioned:株式会社WAKAZE、ニッカウヰスキー株式会社、The Bellwood

To mark the 40th anniversary of Okinawa specialty “Ganso Beni-imo Tart,” a collaboration “Okinawa BENIIMO Afternoon Tea” will go on sale for a limited time starting July 1 (Wed.)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • [Price] 6,000 yen
  • 7,500 yen with a glass of champagne
  • 400 guest rooms
  • 242 properties in more than 70 countries worldwide
  • With 77,027 rooms
  • More than 100 countries worldwide
  • More than 7,000 hotels open and operating
  • More than 1 million rooms
  • A development pipeline of more than 2,300 hotels
  • 400,000 employees

Companies mentioned:ANAインターコンチネンタル万座ビーチリゾート、御菓子御殿、インターコンチネンタル ホテルズ&リゾーツ、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ

Choosing colors and patterns is the biggest challenge when selecting a kimono, cited by 48%|People struggle more to find an outfit that suits them than to choose the size [Survey of 100 parents]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Choosing colors and patterns: 48.0%
  • Coordination: 28.0%
  • Size: 18.0%

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

株式会社プレサンス launches “PRELISSE (プレリス),” a new brand of income-generating condominiums

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting in April 2026
  • 16 consecutive years in the Kinki region
  • For 15 consecutive years in Nagoya.

Companies mentioned:株式会社プレサンス

ナインシグマ adds a new “Business Ideas (Beta)” feature to its technology application discovery AI tool “AKCELI”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Launching June 29, 2026
  • Thursday, July 23, 2026, 13:30–14:15
  • Deadline: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 13:00
  • 10,000 cases across 105 countries worldwide
  • More than 1,600 open innovation support projects in Japan

Companies mentioned:ナインシグマ・ホールディングス株式会社、OIカウンシル

Original国内×越境、EC販路拡大のロードマップ~次の売り場が決まる1日~ 7/8(水)無料セミナー開催

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Taking place on July 8, 2026 (Wed.)
  • Date and time: July 8, 2026 (Wed.), 13:00–16:30
  • 8 sales channel professionals driving the EC market will come together.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ウブン、Amazon、Shopify、楽天、TikTok Shop、ジグザグ株式会社、株式会社Nint、株式会社funnel、株式会社ECMSジャパン、株式会社これから、株式会社マクロジ、株式会社メディアエイド

Popular streamers and professional esports players to appear! “Higashi-Mikawa Esports Challenge 2026,” an event where visitors can experience and watch esports at the 20th Asian Games (2026/Aichi-Nagoya)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 20th Asian Games (2026/Aichi-Nagoya)
  • 2 days: Aug. 1 (Sat.) and 2 (Sun.), 2026
  • Capacity: 128 people (first come, first served)
  • Capacity: approximately 16 people (first come, first served)
  • Capacity: 30 people (first come, first served)

Companies mentioned:愛知県、東三河県庁、ホテルアークリッシュ豊橋、豊橋市こども未来館ここにこと、アジアオリンピック評議会(OCA)、東三河だいすキッチンカーズ

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