AI News 180m Report

2026-06-30 06:00–09:00 JST

94 received, 94 listed, 3 sources

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 81 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 13 items from 2 sources.

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

Japan | PR TIMES(81)

【Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture】印西市教育委員会 creates a “Generative AI Lesson Package” and “Generative AI Handbook” for elementary and junior high schools

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 4 hours in total
  • 2 hours in total

Companies mentioned:印西市、印西市教育委員会、みんなのコード、文部科学省

ジオコード releases the “SEO, AIO and LLMO Trends Report, June 2026 Edition”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • We have performed search engine optimization for more than 4,743 websites in total
  • Capital: ¥364.61 million (as of the end of February 2026)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ジオコード、Google、メディアリーチ

For those who want to earn a qualification but can’t keep it up at home. Ageo coworking space コワーキングスペースMIRAI launches a new service today, in partnership with Gakken LEAP’s “Shikaku Pass,” to help make studying for qualifications a habit!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Course lineup (more than 20 courses in total)
  • Up to 30% off courses on “Shikaku Pass”
  • Original1本約5分のタテ型動画

Companies mentioned:合同会社シマーシステム、コワーキングスペースMIRAI、株式会社Gakken LEAP、学研グループ

しらかわホール to host its Piloti Concert Vol.1, “Summer Vacation: All-Out Classical!”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Wednesday, July 29, 2026
  • Admission is free.

Companies mentioned:しらかわホール、株式会社SKI、全力カンパニー、アイリスクラリネット、ビュッフェ・クランポン、ヤマハ音楽教室、Chaany

Neusignal Therapeutics raises a total of 5.32 billion yen in Series B funding

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Raised approximately 5.32 billion yen in total

Companies mentioned:Neusignal Therapeutics株式会社、Angel Bridge株式会社、DCIパートナーズ株式会社、ニッセイ・キャピタル株式会社、Red Capital株式会社、ごうぎんキャピタル株式会社、株式会社ファストトラックイニシアティブ、株式会社慶應イノベーション・イニシアティブ、三菱UFJ キャピタル株式会社、SMBC ベンチャーキャピタル株式会社、株式会社FFG ベンチャービジネスパートナーズ、日本ベンチャーキャピタル株式会社

Former J.Leaguer Ryuji Sugimoto to provide special coaching! “RC Soccer Garage,” offering children free access to soccer, gets underway in earnest

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 10% of sales from the soccer apparel business

Companies mentioned:株式会社ReverseConcept、東京ヴェルディ、名古屋グランパス、横浜F・マリノス

【July 23 (Thu.) at 11 a.m.】Free webinar: “Business Opportunities for Japanese Companies in the Data Center Value Chain,” featuring a former エクイニクス executive

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The event will be held on July 23 (Thu.) at 11 a.m.
  • Looking ahead to the next 6–12 months

Companies mentioned:株式会社 Gerson Lehrman Group、エクイニクス、マイクロソフト、Cloudscale Partners

FLATTEパーソナルピラティス opens a new location in the Yutenji area

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Grand opening on Monday, June 29, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社 ファノーヴァ、FLATTEパーソナルピラティス、FLATTEピラティス祐天寺店、FLATTEピラティス学芸大学店

【July|Free event】Industrial dry-fog humidification system demonstration|Improve work efficiency, productivity and product quality by preventing dryness and static electricity

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 5 locations nationwide
  • July 15, 2026
  • In July, the last event before the humidification season
  • About 90 minutes

Companies mentioned:株式会社いけうち、霧のいけうち、電子部品実装メーカー、印刷会社、樹脂成型工場

【Nojima Ikebukuro Tobu Store】There’s actually a Nojima in Ikebukuro, too! “We’ll Beat Any Competitor’s Price” sale! Get up to 20% back!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Up to ¥80,000 off
  • 2,500 Pt
  • 15,000 Pt

Companies mentioned:株式会社ノジマ、東武百貨店

AI customer support system “ヘルプドッグ” announces “Notification Bar” feature, which displays a banner announcement at the top of FAQ site pages

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: 76.06 million yen (including capital reserve)

Companies mentioned:noco株式会社、ヘルプドッグ

KII makes an additional investment in Neusignal Therapeutics, which is developing a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original総額53.2億円の資金調達

Companies mentioned:KII、Neusignal Therapeutics

株式会社シンミドウ wins 2 top rankings in graduate recruitment support in Saitama Prefecture: “No. 1 in prefectural market share” and “No. 1 in number of job offers accepted in the prefecture”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • No. 1 in prefectural market share
  • No. 1 in number of job offers accepted in the prefecture
  • 12 major companies
  • 100 people with experience using the service
  • Usage consideration rate of 5% or higher
  • Capital: 10 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社シンミドウ、日本マーケティングリサーチ機構

(Announcement) ダイナミックマッププラットフォーム to participate for the 5th consecutive year as an official supplier in the autonomous driving competition hosted by SAE International and GM

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 5 consecutive years
  • 10 universities in the United States and Canada
  • Currently operates in 26 countries

Companies mentioned:ダイナミックマッププラットフォーム株式会社、Dynamic Map Platform North America, Inc.、SAE International、ゼネラルモーターズ、GM、Mcity、ケタリング大学、ミシガン工科大学、ノースカロライナ農工州立大学、オハイオ州立大学、ペンシルベニア州立大学、テキサスA&M大学、トロント大学、ウィスコンシン大学マディソン校、クイーンズ大学、バージニア工科大学

株式会社100 launches “100 Agent Works,” an AI agent service for sales, marketing and customer success

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • $86.4 billion in 2025
  • $206.5 billion in 2026
  • $376.3 billion in 2027
  • Valuation of $11 billion
  • $15.8 billion
  • $25 billion
  • ¥150,000 per month

Companies mentioned:株式会社100、HubSpot、Salesforce、kintone、Notion、Google Workspace、Gartner、Harvey、Sierra、Cognition/Devin

アース製薬 promotes the “democratization of digital” by adopting SmartDB—accelerating employee-led business transformation with a platform used by all employees

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Full-scale operation as a business platform began in April 2026
  • A staff member with limited IT expertise built an application form app in approximately 1 week
  • Company-wide rollout was completed 1 month ahead of the original plan

Companies mentioned:アース製薬、株式会社ドリーム・アーツ、三菱UFJ銀行、KDDI、ツルハホールディングス、筑波大学、テクノ・システム・リサーチ、マイクロソフト

Preliminary answers for the written portion of the 2026 (Reiwa 8 fiscal year) judicial scrivener examination will be released on the day of the exam!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: 35,000,000 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社アガルート、アガルートアカデミー、株式会社ファンオブライフ、アガルートキャリア、Education Career、株式会社シナプス、株式会社 新社会システム総合研究所、株式会社エーアイアカデミー、株式会社メディアグロース、株式会社クエリマーケティング、買取バリュー、株式会社あそびラボ、株式会社ワクコンサルティング、アガルート法律会計事務所

76.2% of families affected by orthostatic dysregulation (OD) are anxious about “moving up to the next grade or school”; 90% of children and students say it affects school attendance

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A survey on the realities of school support was conducted with 105 parents living with children who have OD

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人 起立性調節障害改善協会

LINE-focused ATS “らくるーと” to exhibit at Back Office DXPO Tokyo ’26【Summer】

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Event dates: Tuesday, Aug. 18–Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社アイシス、LINE、ブティックス株式会社

Is sleep apnea syndrome (SAS) a disease of “overweight people”? Survey finds 53.5% believe they are “not at risk”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 53.5% of respondents answered “not much” or “not at all”
  • “Overweight or obese people” topped the list of those perceived as likely to develop SAS, at 27.6%
  • “People who snore loudly” 20.6%
  • “Slim or average-build people” are mistakenly believed to be less likely to develop SAS, at 22.2%
  • “People who don’t snore” ranked high, at 18.9%
  • Regarding “sleep apnea syndrome,” 72.0% know that it is associated with snoring and breathing pauses
  • As reliable sources of information about SAS, “explanations by doctors and specialists” ranked at 34.2%
  • “Official websites of medical institutions and specialist associations” 27.5%

Companies mentioned:ムーンムーン株式会社、一般社団法人 いびき無呼吸改善協会

A renovation open house will be held in Showa Ward, Nagoya, showcasing a kitchen-centered living/dining/kitchen space and a design that overcomes the plumbing constraints unique to condominiums, inspired by the dream of “opening a cooking school in the future”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Renovation cost: approximately ¥16.3 million (work completed in 2024)
  • Construction area: 83.94㎡
  • Building age: 38 years
  • Duration: approximately 7 months (4 months of design / 3 months and a half of construction)

Companies mentioned:株式会社sumarch、リノベーションスタジオKULABO

【LENDEX】Notice: cumulative total funds managed exceed 70 billion yen

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative total funds managed: 70 billion yen
  • Average annual interest rate of 8% or higher
  • You can invest starting from 2万円
  • Expected annual yield of 6–10%

Companies mentioned:株式会社LENDEX、レンデックス

Artist SHO MAYUMI to hold an OPEN STUDIO featuring a new work at the production atelier [BOTAI ART STUDIO]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3 days
  • July 17
  • July 19
  • 19:00

Companies mentioned:株式会社BOTAI、BOTAI SHO MAYUMI ART STUDIO

【Survey of 300 manufacturing engineer recruitment and training staff】Approximately 70% said they were “concerned about hiring difficulties and maintaining training”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 70%
  • About 60%
  • Approximately 70% or more
  • 300 people
  • 14 questions

Companies mentioned:株式会社ティーネットジャパン

Original冬季コンクリート養生用「ミツオリ温マット」が国土交通省のNETISに登録

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Can reduce installation time by approximately 50%
  • Size: 1,000mm×2,000mm
  • Weight: approximately 1kg per sheet

Companies mentioned:酒井化学工業株式会社、清水建設株式会社、国土交通省

Original水田の“見えない表面水”を可視化 クレアトゥラ、衛星データ×AIで表面水検出精度を2倍以上に

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Confirmed to improve surface-water detection performance by more than 2 times

Companies mentioned:クレアトゥラ株式会社、IEEE

KOFUKU酒販 offers applicants for its 37th lottery sale a 20% off coupon for all MICRODIA products

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original利用期間:2026年7月21日(火)12:00から2026年7月28日(火)23:59まで

Companies mentioned:KOFUKU酒販、MICRODIA、宏福商事合同会社、KOFUKU TRADING L.L.C.

10th anniversary of service launch: Toward next-generation communication powered by AI, cloud phone service 「MOT/TEL(モッテル)」

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Adopted by more than 33,000 companies
  • 10th anniversary of the service launch
  • Cumulative deployments of the MOT series surpass 30,000 companies
  • Cumulative deployments of the series surpass 32,000 companies

Companies mentioned:株式会社バルテック、MOT/TEL(モッテル)、VASS、MOTウェアラブルカメラ、オフィスのでんわばん

Putting an end to road cyclists’ fear of being stranded: 133g electric pump TascaAir E3 Ride Kit set for pre-launch on CAMPFIRE

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Compact electric air pump weighing approximately 133g
  • Supports up to 120PSI
  • Original2026年7月3日(金)12:00よりCAMPFIREにて先行公開
  • Shipping is scheduled to begin in August 2026, approximately 2 months ahead of general sales
  • General rewards are scheduled to ship sequentially from October 2026

Companies mentioned:合同会社グッドギアジャパン、CAMPFIRE

Cut recruitment work time to 1/4 with Claude Code — publishing the entire implementation process, from persona design to outreach message generation — archive now available

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cut recruitment work time to 1/4
  • More than 1,000 client companies
  • Database of more than 35,000 engineers
  • April 28, 2026
  • July 30, 2026
  • Capital: ¥208.8 million

Companies mentioned:株式会社overflow、Offers、クラシル株式会社、株式会社サイバーエージェント、株式会社ディー・エヌ・エー、エキサイト株式会社、パーソルキャリア

Don’t stop at “just ask AI.” Training that builds the ability to think things through independently while using AI effectively helps turn インソース job offer recipients into self-directed talent.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • All 11 job offer recipients completed the required curriculum
  • 100% completion rate for the required curriculum

Companies mentioned:TechTrain、株式会社TechBowl、株式会社インソース、インソース

[Official IVS side event] Chuo Sogo Law Office / Fox & Mandal to hold seminar on entering and investing in India [Free admission]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 21, 2026 (Tue.)
  • Approximately 60 people

Companies mentioned:弁護士法人中央総合法律事務所、Fox & Mandal、IVS 2026

[POMIII PARTAGE (ポミーパルタージュ)] 2026 Spring/Summer Collection POPUP STORE to be held at SHIBUYA109 in July 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 18, 2026 (Saturday)–July 20, 2026 (Monday)
  • ¥12,500 (tax included)
  • Purchases of ¥40,000 or more at the POPUP STORE

Companies mentioned:POMIII合同会社、POMIII PARTAGE、SHIBUYA109

Original総務省「ICTスタートアップリーグ」にMuuMuが採択 〜QRから人が出現するAR実写動画サービスの事業化を加速〜

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 574 applications were received from across Japan
  • 63 companies and individuals, approximately 11%, were selected
  • “The guided experience was good”: 90%
  • “The content was easy to understand”: 83%
  • AR video was selected as the most memorable format (49%)
  • Number of responses: n=35
  • Number of responses: n=274

Companies mentioned:株式会社MuuMu、総務省、大阪・関西万博2025、佐賀県 吉野ヶ里遺跡、Jリーグ V・ファーレン長崎、山口県立大学、株式会社島原観光ビューロー、株式会社デンソーウェーブ

Offers 「AI顧問」, an external CAIO service that companies can use without hiring

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The most common arrangement for leading AI initiatives is a CDO (chief digital/data officer) taking on the role concurrently (41%)
  • The median base salary for CAIOs in the United States is approximately $350,000 (approximately $351,519)
  • Monthly advisory contracts in the $5,000–$15,000 range
  • Expected annual compensation for CAIOs and executive board-level roles is ¥15 million to over ¥30 million
  • Even AI promotion director-level roles typically pay ¥8 million–¥15 million
  • Monthly fee: 200,000 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社TERRAISE、一般社団法人CDO Club Japan、Riviera Partners、KORE1、武蔵野大学、AISI、AIセーフティ・インスティテュート

[Natural capital data × finance] PBAF, an international framework involving 74 financial institutions — implementing its underlying scientific models (GLOBIO and ReCiPe) in the natural capital data API Carbontribe Engine

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 74 financial institutions across 22 countries
  • Assets under management exceed $16 trillion

Companies mentioned:Carbontribe Labs、PBAF、Earthood

Web3 and regional revitalization media outlet 「WEB3地方創生ねっと」 surpasses 500 published case studies

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Published case studies surpass 500
  • Approximately 150 cases
  • Approximately 3 years
  • Collected data on approximately 730,000 utility poles

Companies mentioned:株式会社ICHIZEN HOLDINGS、JR九州、SBIトレーサビリティ、サガン鳥栖、鎌倉インターナショナルFC、ベガルタ仙台

Co-op Sapporo formally announces adoption of DeCM-PF, a food value-chain optimization service that supported “leveling cargo volumes,” recognized with the Japan Logistics Award

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Improved load factor: 93% (a substantial 58-point improvement compared with before implementation)
  • Reduced working hours: 26,448 hours saved annually (freeing up capacity equivalent to 7 trucks every day)
  • Reduced environmental impact: annual CO2 emissions cut by 310t (equivalent to approximately 22,000 cedar trees)

Companies mentioned:株式会社シノプス、伊藤忠商事株式会社、生活協同組合コープさっぽろ、北海道ロジサービス株式会社、札幌軽量急送株式会社、株式会社道南エース

June 2026 media coverage | The use of senior professional talent and efforts to revitalize regional areas featured in 金沢シーサイドFM, まいどなニュース and coki

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Featured in and interviewed by multiple major and specialist media outlets
  • Supporting more than 30,000 business leaders

Companies mentioned:株式会社プロ人材機構、金沢シーサイドFM、まいどなニュース、coki、神戸新聞社、PEファンド

[June 13] Held the commemorative lecture for the 2026 general meeting of 市民福祉団体全国協議会

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The population aged 85 and over is growing rapidly
  • The older population will continue to grow through 2050
  • Full-scale revision in FY Reiwa 8 (FY2026)
  • Projected medium- to long-term service demand looking ahead to 2040

Companies mentioned:市民福祉団体全国協議会、厚生労働省、老健局、介護保険計画課長、西澤栄晃

Viltrox launches Viltrox Vintage Z2, an ultra-compact folding TTL flash

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: ¥7,600 (tax included)
  • Compact body weighing approximately 52g
  • Up to approximately 700 full-power flashes
  • Recycle time of approximately 2 seconds at full power
  • On sale June 30, 2026 (Tuesday)

Companies mentioned:Viltrox、映像嵐株式会社、Amazon、E&Iクリエイション

“¥100 million attraction investment” is no longer necessary. Introduce an award-winning XR experience with “¥0 upfront cost” on the same day! 日本XRセンター launches a revenue-sharing attraction in earnest to break the deadlock facing regional amusement parks

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • All you need is 40 square meters of dead space (unused land)
  • Achieves “5 times the visitor-attraction efficiency in the space of 1 unit”

Companies mentioned:株式会社日本XRセンター、グリーンランド

Web customer engagement tool TETORI takes the overall No. 1 spot in the Web customer engagement category of the “2026 First-Half BOXIL Document Request Ranking”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Now used on more than 600 websites
  • “2026 First Half BOXIL Document Request Rankings”
  • Capital: 50 million yen

Companies mentioned:グルービーモバイル株式会社、スマートキャンプ株式会社、BOXIL

Original「なぜ戦略人事は進まないのか?」パーソル総合研究所 × ユナイテッドアローズCHROが解く、人事と管理職の再設計論

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Only approximately 30% of companies have made progress on these initiatives
  • Capacity: 100 people (free; selection by lottery)

Companies mentioned:TOYNOVA株式会社、パーソル総合研究所、ユナイテッドアローズ

ココペリ opens its Kojimachi headquarters office to showcase its appealing workplace environment

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: May 1952
  • Established: June 2007

Companies mentioned:株式会社ココペリ、東日印刷株式会社、Tロケ

Signs official partnership agreement with professional basketball club 名古屋ダイヤモンドドルフィンズ

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 5% off your purchases the following day

Companies mentioned:名古屋ダイヤモンドドルフィンズ、アオキスーパー、ジャパン・プロフェッショナル・バスケットボールリーグ、B.LEAGUE

[近江ちゃんぽん亭] ゆめタウン廿日市店 to hold its grand reopening at a new location on June 30, 2026 (Tuesday)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • With this opening, 近江ちゃんぽん亭 will have 55 locations.
  • After about 11 years as a favorite in the food court at Youme Town Hatsukaichi, “Odashi no Champon” has moved to the restaurant area.
  • Omi Champon, regular size, on sale for 550 yen (tax included)!
  • A special gift for the first 2,000 customers!

Companies mentioned:ドリームフーズ株式会社、近江ちゃんぽん亭、ゆめタウン廿日市店、近江食品株式会社、台湾夢想食品有限公司

【焼肉すだく】Authentic flavors amid dazzling neon! The “Summer Korean Fair” and “Cold Noodle Fair” will be held simultaneously at all locations starting July 1, 2026 (Wednesday)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Wednesday, July 1, 2026
  • End of September 2026
  • Korean-Style Garlic Top Lean: 1,599 yen
  • Korean-Style Garlic Tongue: 999 yen
  • Korean-Style Garlic Kalbi: 999 yen
  • Korean-Style Garlic Small Intestine: 799 yen
  • Korean-Style Miso Top Lean: 1,599 yen
  • Korean-Style Miso Tongue: 999 yen
  • Korean-Style Miso Kalbi: 999 yen
  • Korean-Style Miso Small Intestine: 799 yen
  • Each assorted platter is 2,999 yen
  • Lemon Cold Noodles: 899 yen
  • Yuzu-Flavored Plain Cold Noodles: 799 yen
  • Yuzu-Flavored Morioka Cold Noodles: 899 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社すだくエンターテイメント、焼肉すだく

“ココペリ(千代田区紀尾井町)” registered as a filming location — TONICHI’s location-provision service, T-Location

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • and adopted by 75 financial institutions
  • Original基本撮影料2.5万円/1時間
  • After-hours filming fee: 35,000 yen/1 hour

Companies mentioned:東日印刷株式会社、株式会社ココペリ、Big Advance

Caster upgrades its online assistants to AI assistants

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Diverse industry workflow data and business expertise accumulated through support for more than 6,300 accounts (※1)
  • “CASTER NEO Assistant” is offered through monthly plans starting at 30 hours per month.
  • Six-month contract: 30 hours per month, 145,200 yen per month (tax included)
  • Annual contract: 30 hours per month, 132,000 yen per month (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社キャスター、Claude

【NTTSportict】Joins the “Bukatsu Support Consortium,” which supports the opening of school facilities and the regional transition of extracurricular activities

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • From June 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社NTTSportict、スポーツデータバンク株式会社、三井住友海上火災保険株式会社、日本郵政株式会社、一般社団法人ブカツ・サポート・コンソーシアム

【Survey Release】Median monthly income is 670,000 yen, while 5.5% earn over 1 million yen — unit price distribution for 52,000 freelance engineer projects released for the first time

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The median is 675,000 yen
  • The average is 709,000 yen
  • Original60〜70万円帯が最多となりました。
  • The study found that projects paying more than 1 million yen per month accounted for just 5.5% of the total.
  • Those earning over 1 million yen per month account for 8.7% of the total
  • The monthly unit price distribution was calculated from 52,760 projects, after removing duplicate entries with identical titles from 231,244 project records registered on “フリーランスジョブ(FJ).”

Companies mentioned:Hajimari株式会社、フリーランスジョブ、AI Professionals編集部、フリーランスジョブ編集部、ITプロパートナーズ、マーケティングプロパートナーズ、ファイナンスプロパートナーズ、人事プロパートナーズ、メンタープロパートナーズ、TechFeed、TUKURUS、HR University

Original浜松市が第十九回「十湖賞」俳句大会を実施。全国から俳句を募集。

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Nineteenth
  • 100 years since the death of Jikko
  • Original1人につき2句まで
  • From mid-December of Reiwa 8 onward
  • Reiwa 8, July 1
  • September 30, Reiwa 8
  • February 11, Reiwa 9

Companies mentioned:浜松市、浜松市中央区東行政センター、浜松市総合産業展示館、俳誌「鷹」、俳誌「みづうみ」、俳誌「椎」、俳誌「海坂」

【The Cutting Edge of Shopping Experiences in the AI Era 2026】About 1 in 3 people use AI to gather information when buying products; AI helps compare and organize information after a search

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Search within e-commerce sites” ranked highest at 63.8%
  • “Search engines such as Google” 59.4%
  • “AI agents (such as ChatGPT and Gemini)” 10.0%
  • “Chatbots on e-commerce sites” 5.4%
  • 9.7% of users said “often”
  • 25.4% of users said “sometimes”
  • Combined, the two total 35.1%
  • 65.4% use AI to “compare and consider products”
  • Valid responses: 981 people
  • Capital: 96 million yen (as of Oct. 1, 2024)

Companies mentioned:ZETA株式会社、ChatGPT、Gemini

【得得】Reopens after renovations on July 1 (Wed.) at the Ritto store (Shiga Prefecture)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • For the first time in about 22 years
  • For the first 4,000 customers
  • Parking: 121 spaces
  • Seating capacity: 68 seats
  • 100 yen off
  • Special price: 830 yen, tax included

Companies mentioned:家族亭、得得、SRSホールディングス株式会社、SRSグループ

【得得】A special X follow and repost campaign will be held on the official 得得 X account starting July 1 (Wed.)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 100 winners will be selected by lottery
  • 得得 digital coupon for 500 yen off
  • Premium eel rice bowl set (2 fillets) 2,355 yen (2,590 yen including tax)
  • Eel rice bowl set (1 fillet) 1,555 yen (1,710 yen including tax)
  • Eel and grated yam rice bowl set 1,300 yen (1,430 yen including tax)
  • Eel and egg rice bowl set 1,164 yen (1,280 yen including tax)

Companies mentioned:得得、家族亭、SRSホールディングス株式会社、SRSグループ

【家族亭】An “X Follow & Repost Campaign” will be held on the official 家族亭 X account starting July 1 (Wed.)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A “digital coupon for 500 yen off” will be awarded to 100 winners selected by lottery
  • Plus, a “free soba tofu coupon” for 1,000 winners

Companies mentioned:家族亭、SRSホールディングス株式会社、花旬庵、三宝庵、家族庵Family、うどんの詩、蕎旬、うどんのう、蕎菜、和食さと、にぎり長次郎、天丼・天ぷら本舗 さん天、宮本むなし、得得、うまい鮨勘、回転すし北海道、すし弁慶、鶏笑

A new beauty ritual: a “prep serum” for shiny skin lacking moisture. “Medicated Oil Control Serum” launches from PLAZA skincare brand “Dunamis.”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1,980 yen (including tax)
  • Volume: 47mL
  • Available at PLAZA stores nationwide starting July 7, 2026 (Tue.)
  • OriginalPLAZA オンラインストアでは、7月1日(水)10:00より先行販売を実施

Companies mentioned:PLAZA、Dunamis、株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス プラザスタイル カンパニー

【Hankyu Umeda Main Store】Enjoy the waterfront and city seamlessly! The event “Play the Beach Side‼ ~Play in the Water and Connect with Nature~,” offering a taste of a tropical resort, will be held

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “パタゴニア” Men's Baggies Longs, 7-inch, 9,900 yen
  • “PEAK&PINE” Fancy Fabric Sleeve Bikini 25,300 yen
  • “サロモン” RX MARIE-JEANNE 19,800 yen
  • “ROVA” Galaxy 28,600 yen
  • “アスレティア” Skin Protection UV Gel (80g) 5,500 yen
  • “ジョンマスターオーガニック” S&M Body Mist Ice Mint (60ml) 2,640 yen
  • A popular acai bowl specialty shop known for its long lines. Acai served in a “Hydro Flask” container, limited to 1

Companies mentioned:株式会社阪急阪神百貨店、パタゴニア、PEAK&PINE、サロモン、ROVA、アスレティア、ジョンマスターオーガニック、Speedo、kaipuni、PAIKAJI、Sun Bum、OTIS、Aloha collection、VIVA! ISLAND SANDALS、Hydro Flask、SWELLY、RESELVES、TORI RICHARD、Haupia、ALOALO Hawaiian Jewelry、Hanalima、LAKE BOWLS

“婚活テラス,” a matchmaking support project connecting marriage consultation agencies nationwide

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Since its launch in June 2025
  • It is common for one counselor to handle more than 100 members
  • A member database on the scale of tens of thousands of people
  • Coaching experience with more than 30,000 people to date

Companies mentioned:株式会社ピーク・トラック、婚活テラス、IBJ、TMS、結婚相談所 Hana Bridal、結婚相談所 Hiroka、結婚相談所 オ-ブ福島サロン、結婚相談所 ハピネスドア、結婚相談所 マリッジエージェンシー グリーンハーツ、結婚相談所 PATEO to PATECO、結婚相談所 aisaito、結婚相談所 エン・フィレール、結婚相談所 Vi-tuber marriage、結婚相談所 soyo

Cut verification work by 75% through fully cloud-based attendance and payroll!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reduce the work hours required to review attendance and payroll by 75%
  • An organization with more than 60 employees
  • Reconciling timesheets with entered data, which used to take 4-5 hours each month
  • Cut to around 1 hour after implementation
  • Labor administration tasks such as annual updates and preparing separation certificates also fell sharply to 1-2 hours, one-fourth or less of the previous time

Companies mentioned:株式会社BOD、株式会社大北製作所

Limited to 1000 units: Honda Super Cub Key Chain BLACK EDITION now available for general sale!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Limited production of 1000 units

Companies mentioned:株式会社フェイス、Honda、CAMSHOP.JP

A new souvenir, “せとまめ,” brings together flavors from the Setouchi area in an assortment of bean snacks for a “journey through beans”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Contains 6 bags (6 varieties × 1 bag each)
  • Price: 1,058 yen (tax included)
  • Release date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
  • 16 stores and 4 websites

Companies mentioned:株式会社ドウシシャ、徳永製菓株式会社、西日本旅客鉄道株式会社

[Pre-sale at Kanazawa Station] Two new flavors, “Kaga roasted stem hojicha” and “Gorojima Kintoki,” join T.D.Early Caramelized Baum, the popular confection that has sold more than 1.45 million units

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 1,296 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ドウシシャ、T.D.Early

[Osaka souvenir] Even Osaka locals can't read them?! A new kind of souvenir, “読めへんクッキー,” lets you enjoy Osaka's hard-to-read place names in quiz form

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 12 pieces
  • 1,000 yen (tax included)
  • 4.993 billion yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社ドウシシャ

The Circulight HELIX (ヘリックス), a fan-equipped ceiling light that combines stylish design with excellent functionality and comfortable air circulation, is now available for general sale

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A hit brand with cumulative sales of more than 800,000 units*
  • Starting June 30, 2026 (Tuesday)
  • Rated power consumption (approx.): 11W (at maximum fan speed)
  • 7 fan speed settings
  • Capital: 4.993 billion yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社ドウシシャ

[Starts 7/1] A toast for summer gifts and before Tanabata: “Hakushu” and “モエ・エ・シャンドン” offered through a fair lottery sale | 37th KOFUKU酒販

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • From July 1 to July 15, 2026
  • Scheduled for 12:00 on July 21, 2026
  • Original2026年7月21日(火)~2026年7月28日(火)順次発送予定

Companies mentioned:KOFUKU酒販、宏福商事合同会社、サントリー、モエ・エ・シャンドン

Passwordless authentication and PKI in 1 device. Hirofuku Shoji begins handling ACS's FIDO-certified USB security key “PocketKey+ II”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Measures 35mm × 18mm × 7.8mm
  • Weighs approximately 4.2g
  • Resident key storage: 100
  • Supports 150 for PKI

Companies mentioned:宏福商事合同会社、Advanced Card Systems Ltd.、ACS Japan 株式会社

Taiwan's Dellwa enters the Japanese market, filling the gap left by the absence of a domestic distributor! Signs distribution agreement for the Japanese market with 宏福商事

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • microSD (64GB / 128GB)
  • Industrial SSD (256GB / 512GB)

Companies mentioned:Dellwa、宏福商事合同会社、ダイワボウ情報システム、Amazonビジネス

The “5-crown” baumkuchen from the Final Kuchen General Election makes its debut at Daimaru Tokyo: パティスリー ザ・エレン opens its first limited-time shop on the 1st floor of 大丸東京店 from July 1 (Wednesday)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The fluffy and moist “Soft (S)” costs 410 yen (tax included)
  • The crisp, fragrant “Hard (S)” costs 443 yen (tax included)
  • Event-exclusive | Taste comparison set, 3 pieces (from 1,458 yen / tax included)
  • Exclusive to 大丸東京店 | Midyear gift set, 6 or 8 pieces (from 2,916 yen / tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社イーファイト、パティスリー ザ・エレン、大丸東京店

Refresh your mood and body with a warming massage. Triple Mag, a balm with 15% more of 3 types of natural magnesium, is here!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Net weight: 100g
  • Capital: 1 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社ジャクトリンク、Amazon、楽天市場、DREXEL

Sales begin for the STANDARD VXD40BT digital simplified radio

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A reliable operating time of 16 hours when using the standard lithium-ion battery pack
  • 5W high-power digital transceiver
  • 351.03125-351.10000MHz (12 channels)
  • 351.20000-351.63125MHz (70 channels)
  • Release date: Scheduled for mid-July 2026
  • Capital: 93.3 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社CSR、Vertex Standard Trademark Holdings,LLC、Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

Launch of a consultation service for refunds of 50.7 billion yen in annual overpaid inheritance tax, easing the tax burden on children after the loss of a parent

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • In 2024, 166,730 people were subject to inheritance tax (the number of deceased people for whom inheritance tax returns were filed)
  • It rose to 10.4% in 2024
  • Tax-exempt up to 160 million yen
  • A total of 6,421 cases in which errors in past inheritance tax returns or land valuations were reviewed
  • A total of 49.417 billion yen was reduced or refunded
  • Refunded tax totaling 1.36 billion yen in the year the returns were filed

Companies mentioned:株式会社WataSelica、全日本相続技研株式会社

Wear black. Eyewear brand NYX launches

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Launches 3 styles in 1 color each (all-black models)
  • A collection of 3 styles in 3 colors each

Companies mentioned:株式会社FUJIKON HOLDINGS、NYX

リース releases a report on rent payment histories and delinquency rates, overseen by Fumio Otake, a leading behavioral economics expert

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • At least 2 delinquencies early on

Companies mentioned:リース株式会社、CoBe-Tech株式会社、連邦住宅抵当公社(Fannie Mae)、Experian、Credit Ladder

[阪急ベーカリー] Hearty! Refreshing! A hot-and-cold food fair is underway!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Takeaway: ¥238 (tax included)
  • Dine-in: ¥242 (tax included)
  • Takeout ¥195 (tax included)
  • Dine-in ¥198 (tax included)
  • Takeaway: ¥303 (tax included)
  • Dine-in ¥308 (tax included)
  • Takeout ¥281 (tax included)
  • Dine-in ¥286 (tax included)
  • Takeout ¥324 (tax included)
  • Dine-in ¥330 (tax included)
  • Takeout: 216 yen (tax included)
  • Dine-in: 220 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:阪急ベーカリー、株式会社阪急デリカ、豆狸、FREDS CAFE+BAKERY

[フレッズカフェ] Take a trip around the world in one hand. A world sandwich stand

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Takeout ¥356 (tax included)
  • Dine-in ¥363 (tax included)
  • Takeaway: ¥410 (tax included)
  • Dine-in: ¥418 (tax included)
  • Takeout: 486 yen (tax included)
  • Dine-in: 495 yen (tax included)
  • Takeaway: ¥378 (tax included)
  • Dine-in: ¥385 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社阪急デリカ、フレッズカフェ、豆狸、阪急ベーカリー

Starring Yuno Nagao, a commitment to protecting teeth that transcends generations. SCO Group releases a brand film today depicting 100 years of dental care history

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Tuesday, June 30, 2026
  • March 22, 2013

Companies mentioned:株式会社SCOグループ、paylight X

[フレッズカフェ] \リプトン and フレッズカフェ team up again/ The hugely popular collaboration returns this summer! New items include “Fruit in Tea Green” and “Muchacha Shine Muscat Tea,” along with other fruit-packed menu items!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Takeout: 1,512 yen (tax included) / Dine-in: 1,540 yen (tax included)
  • Takeout: 756 yen (tax included) / Dine-in: 770 yen (tax included)
  • Takeout: 972 yen (tax included) / Dine-in: 990 yen (tax included)
  • Original※1日4杯のみ

Companies mentioned:株式会社阪急デリカ、リプトン、リプトン・ティーアンドインフュージョン・ジャパン・サービス株式会社、フレッズカフェ

[Bringing the essence of Japanese culture to the world] Treasure Japan launches in June 2026, offering authentic calligraphy and spiritual culture experiences—not mere “role-play.” Set to be introduced at major hotels in Tokyo

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 3,000 students
  • At 59, she launched this business as “the final challenge of her life”

Companies mentioned:Treasure Japan、Treasure Japan株式会社、宍戸瑞鳳

Available exclusively at エキュート大宮 (inside JR Omiya Station). Saza Coffee launches 2 limited-time “Chocomint Pan” varieties

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Chocomint Melon Pan: 450 yen (tax included)
  • Chocomint Koppe Pan: 450 yen (tax included)
  • From June 29, 2026 (Monday) through July 20 (Monday)

Companies mentioned:サザコーヒー株式会社、エキュート大宮

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA(8)

Original巴拉圭PK戰擊退德國 晉級世足16強

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The teams finished regulation and extra time tied 1-1
  • OriginalPK大戰巴拉圭以4比3勝出晉級16強
  • Original巴拉圭在上半場控球時間僅26%
  • Original第42分鐘巴拉圭把握住機會由恩希索(Julio Enciso)一記精彩頭槌破門
  • Original德國終於在第54分鐘扳平戰局
  • Original延長賽上半場第104分鐘,德國隊塔赫(Jonathan Tah)一記頭槌破網

Companies mentioned:巴拉圭、德國、國際足球總會(FIFA)、恩希索(Julio Enciso)、費爾茨(Florian Wirtz)、哈斐茨(Kai Havertz)、塔赫(Jonathan Tah)、吉爾(Orlando Daniel Gill)、法國、瑞典

Good morning, World》President Lai: China is weaponizing agricultural products; US and Japan become Taiwan's top two markets

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The value of 2025 ECFA early harvest goods exported to China fell to US$13.1 billion
  • Taiwan's agricultural exports to China have fallen from 20.5% in 2015
  • to 11.5% last year
  • The budget is NT$240 billion
  • will invest 1000 trillion won over the next 10 years
  • About NT$20.6 trillion
  • A total of 200 people took part this year, setting a new record
  • A total of 50 players were ultimately selected by teams

Companies mentioned:三星電子、SK海力士、富邦悍將、味全龍、台鋼雄鷹、統一獅、中信兄弟、樂天桃猿

Ukraine intelligence: More than 7,000 North Korean troops aiding Russia killed; Russia increasingly using North Korean weapons

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 7,000 North Korean soldiers who helped Russian forces fight were killed in Russia's Kursk region
  • The estimate of around 6000 previously made by 南韓與英國情報機構
  • About 2300 North Korean soldiers were killed while supporting Russian forces in combat against Ukraine
  • At least about 11,000 North Korean soldiers were sent to Russia
  • At one point, they controlled about 1294 square kilometers of territory
  • It covered about 100 settlements

Companies mentioned:烏克蘭國防部情報總局、南韓與英國情報機構、基輔獨立報、英國廣播公司新聞網、烏克蘭軍方、烏克蘭真理報、路透社、南韓外交部、民族之魂聯合組織、偵察總局百人部隊

Pingtung University student teachers gain classroom experience in Czech schools, using traditional children's games to build cultural ties

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 6 student teachers from the Department of Education and Department of English at National Pingtung University
  • Embarked on a 2-week overseas teaching practicum

Companies mentioned:国立屏東大學

Seattle Pride Parade: Taiwan contingent forms a rainbow bridge and invites international friends to visit Taiwan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Officials estimate that more than 250 groups took part
  • The momentum will carry over to the Taiwan Pride Parade on October 31

Companies mentioned:Felicia Oh、林美呈、觀光署、西雅圖辦事處

Investors buy tech stocks on dips as US stocks close higher

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original道瓊工業指數上漲306.63點或0.59%,收52182.74點。
  • Original標準普爾500指數揚升86.41點或1.18%,收7440.43點。
  • Original那斯達克指數大漲522.52點或2.07%,收25820.14點。
  • 費城半導體指數 surges

Companies mentioned:道瓊工業指數、標準普爾500指數、那斯達克指數、費城半導體指數

Fragile US-Iran ceasefire sends international oil prices slightly higher

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Brent crude futures rose 1.6% to US$73.15 a barrel.
  • West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 2.2% to US$70.75 a barrel.

Companies mentioned:美國、伊朗

Peru presidential election's second-round count completed; 藤森惠子 wins by a narrow margin

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 藤森惠子 received 9,223,396 votes
  • The vote share was 50.135%
  • A vote share of 49.865%

Companies mentioned:藤森惠子、桑傑士、藤森謙也

Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所(5)

【訊芯-KY】Clarification regarding the Liberty Times report dated June 27, 115

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

訊芯-KY clarified statements in a Liberty Times report regarding its cooperation with 台積電 and revenue forecasts, stressing that the related financial projections were not issued by the company. This is crucial to information transparency for investors.

Companies mentioned:台積電

【景岳】Announcement that the term of the company’s fifth compensation committee has expired

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

景岳(3164)announced that the terms of office of members of its 5th Remuneration Committee had expired. 黃則仁 and two other members stepped down, and replacements have not yet been appointed. This is a routine governance change that affects the company's governance structure.

【達新】Clarification of media reports

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

達新工業 issued a clarification announcement regarding a media report that misstated its revenue target, stressing that financial information should be based on official announcements. The move aims to protect investors' interests and market transparency.

Companies mentioned:工商時報

【全國】Announcement on the cash dividend ex-dividend record date set by the company’s chairperson

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

全国公司 announced that its chairperson has set the record date for the cash dividend ex-dividend, with a distribution of NT$2.2 per share. The move signals the company's financial stability and is positive for investors.

Original【上緯投控】公告本公司名稱由「上緯國際投資控股股份有限公司」更名為「上緯國際控股股份有限公司」,公告期間:115年6月11日至115年9月10日。

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

上緯投控 changed its company name from “上緯國際投資控股” to “上緯國際控股.” This suggests a redefinition of its investment function, while stock code 3708 will remain unchanged.

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