AI News 180m Report

2026-06-30 15:00–18:00 JST

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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 480 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 281 items from 2 sources.

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

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)(480)

Allocation of the 26 GHz band through frequency auctions

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 13 regions

Companies mentioned:株式会社JTOWER

Original「NTT東日本グループ×N響 音楽教育プログラム」を山形県で開催

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • To be held on Friday, July 10, 2026
  • Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
  • Scheduled for around fall 2026
  • Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2027

Companies mentioned:NTT東日本、NTT ArtTechnology、NHK交響楽団、山形テルサ指定管理者(一財)山形市都市振興公社、学校法人富澤学園 東北文教大学山形城北高等学校

[リーガロイヤルホテル大阪] Summer-only menu to enjoy the heat and savor cool refreshment: “HOT&COOL Fair” at 中国料理 皇家龍鳳!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026
  • Through Sept. 30 (Wed.)
  • Extra-small platter: ¥2,657
  • Small platter: ¥3,542
  • Extra-small platter: ¥3,289
  • Small bowl ¥4,175
  • Extra-small bowl ¥3,922
  • Small bowl ¥4,807
  • Extra-small bowl ¥2,910
  • Small bowl ¥4,301
  • Chilled tantan noodles ¥2,404

Companies mentioned:リーガロイヤルホテル大阪、中国料理 皇家龍鳳、株式会社ロイヤルホテル

Can peer-reviewed manuscripts be entered into generative AI? 日本広報学会 publishes guidelines on the use of AI tools in research activities

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Published on Tuesday, June 30, 2026
  • Applies from Issue 31 of the journal 広報研究, scheduled for publication in March 2027
  • A total of 719 researchers, practitioners and others are members as of the end of May 2026

Companies mentioned:日本広報学会

[First municipal partnership in Mie Prefecture!] 志摩市 signs partnership agreement with the talent-matching service 「おてつたび」

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 97,000 registered users nationwide

Companies mentioned:志摩市、株式会社おてつたび、百五銀行

Celebrating 100,000 registered users! Winners of the 1st 「おてつたび」 Awards announced

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Registered users surpass 100,000
  • Registered businesses surpass 2,800
  • Currently partners with more than 70 local governments through agreements and other arrangements

Companies mentioned:株式会社おてつたび、天然温泉掛け流しの宿 ホテルおがわ、篠山城下町ゲストハウス quolo/inosica、新祖谷温泉ホテルかずら橋、SKY-HILL HOTEL伊豆高原、扇野の宿 扇芳閣、大塚ファーム、宮本園芸、てっぱん・お好み焼 まさ屋、JA里浦ファーム&徳島県鳴門市、西野農園

[Exhibition to address operational challenges and promote digital transformation at local governments and public agencies] Full seminar schedule now available for the 1st Local Government DX Support Exhibition in Kansai

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2 days
  • 30 companies (planned)
  • 500 attendees (local government and public agency staff; planned)

Companies mentioned:株式会社イノベント、行政システム株式会社、京セラ株式会社、京セラドキュメントソリューションズジャパン株式会社、HENNGE株式会社、株式会社サイバーリンクス、株式会社ぎょうせい、イシン株式会社、株式会社ジチタイワークス、株式会社時事通信社、先端教育機構

A challenge to values surrounding “cars” committed to domestic resource recycling: Choice!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The number of units currently in use has exceeded 120 (as of June 25, 2026)
  • Monthly usage fee: from ¥11,000 per month
  • Contract term: 2 years

Companies mentioned:カーレポ株式会社、水戸信用金庫、笠間市役所

Premium Water launches 「Icelandic Glacial Sparkling」, a new line from 「Icelandic Glacial」

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • On sale from July 1, 2026 (Wednesday)
  • 4 types in total
  • Volume: 330ml
  • Shelf life: 24 months from the date of manufacture

Companies mentioned:株式会社インターパイロン、Icelandic Glacial

Checkout.com and Agoda form strategic partnership

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 6 million accommodations worldwide

Companies mentioned:Checkout.com、Agoda、Sony、Netflix、Uber、Spotify、Alibaba、Docusign、Wise、Sainsbury's、Financial Times

[Building power infrastructure for the renewable energy era] グリーンエナジー&カンパニー and クラダシ reach basic agreement to establish a joint venture to promote grid-scale battery storage

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Plan to begin operating 5 facilities during fiscal 2027
  • グリーンエナジー&カンパニー 50%, クラダシ 50%
  • A society where 10 million people generate the energy they use themselves
  • Approximately 5,500 power generation facilities developed
  • Capital: ¥10,337 thousand

Companies mentioned:グリーンエナジー&カンパニー、クラダシ、GK-TK、Kuradashi

OriginalB.LEAGUE「神戸ストークス」にて ダイナミックプラス株式会社のダイナミックプライシングサービス「D+(ディープラス)」導入!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:ダイナミックプラス株式会社、神戸ストークス、三井物産株式会社、ぴあ株式会社、エイベックス・ライヴ・クリエイティヴ株式会社、日本電気株式会社

MA operations stall when 5 failures cascade—free practical guide released on restarting MA

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Limited to 10 companies
  • For a limited period of 3 months
  • About 60 minutes
  • Aug. 2021

Companies mentioned:株式会社FULLFACT、HubSpot、Salesforce、Marketo、Klaviyo

日本精化 to speak at 「AspenTech Operational Excellence Forum 2026」 on advanced technologies

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The event will be held on Friday, July 3, 2026
  • 13:00~19:00
  • Capital: 5.93322 billion yen
  • Established: February 1918

Companies mentioned:日本精化株式会社、アスペンテックジャパン株式会社

[浦和レッズ] FIFA Twinning Project launches a rehabilitation support program using soccer

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A group of 19 inmates

Companies mentioned:浦和レッズ、Twinning Project、FIFA財団、JFA、法務省矯正局、川越少年刑務所

Stable DJ operation and a refined setup: AlphaTheta launches the new DJ stand DJC-STS2

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Maximum load capacity: 6 kg
  • Price: 19,800 yen (tax included)
  • June 30, 2026

Companies mentioned:AlphaTheta株式会社、Pioneer DJ株式会社、Pioneer株式会社

The cumulative number of appraisals for SREホールディングス株式会社's real estate AI appraisal service 「SRE AI Appraisal CLOUD」 has surpassed 2 million

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative appraisals surpass 2 million
  • Service retention rate: 99.6%
  • Monthly churn rate: 0.4%
  • Appraisal error rate is 5.6%, compared with the industry range of 9–10%
  • Approximately 8.5 million hours of cumulative work-efficiency gains
  • Labor cost savings of approximately ¥27.2 billion
  • AICC segment profit growth of +26.1% year on year

Companies mentioned:SREホールディングス株式会社、メガバンク、地方銀行、信用金庫

VLCセキュリティアリーナ and テリロジー begin collaboration to develop cybersecurity professionals for industrial control systems

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Aiming for sales of ¥200 million
  • Course fee (before tax): ¥500,000 per person

Companies mentioned:VLCセキュリティアリーナ、テリロジー、Nozomi Networks、TXOne Networks、VLCセキュリティグループ、VLCセキュリティコンサルティング、VLCセキュリティラボ、VLCセキュリティ

Notice of signing a partnership agreement with HUENT LINKS株式会社 for the 2026-27 season

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026-27 season

Companies mentioned:HUENT LINKS株式会社、さいたまブロンコス、埼玉ブロンコス株式会社、株式会社ブロンコス20

Original株式会社友安製作所、久宝寺電化工業株式会社・株式会社友工社の2社をグループ化

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Each became independent approximately 30 years ago
  • Located just approximately 100 m from our company

Companies mentioned:株式会社友安製作所、久宝寺電化工業株式会社、株式会社友工社

うるるBPO adopts AVITA's AI role-play service 「アバトレ」

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Expected to reduce instructors' workload by more than 30 hours per month
  • Expected cumulative reduction of approximately 280 hours
  • NJSS (monthly churn rate: 1.44%)
  • fondesk (same: 1.1%)

Companies mentioned:AVITA株式会社、株式会社うるる、株式会社うるるBPO

つくる地所 and 大英産業 sign business partnership in real estate development

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Construction to begin around November 2026
  • Completion expected around November 2027

Companies mentioned:つくる地所、大英産業、トグルホールディングス株式会社、つくるAI株式会社、つくる資産。株式会社、リーウェイズ株式会社

Launches a 「CAN-compatible option」 for research and development cart robots

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1 CAN bus
  • 2 RS485 buses

Companies mentioned:ヴイストン株式会社、Arduino AG、Open Source Robotics Foundation, Inc.

「GX-Related Basic Materials: Company Initiatives Case Studies 2」 released

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: ¥400 million (including capital reserves)
  • アスエネ株式会社 51%
  • SBIホールディングス株式会社 49%

Companies mentioned:Carbon EX株式会社、株式会社exroad、アスエネ株式会社、SBIホールディングス株式会社

ふるさぽん, which charges a 5% hometown tax donation fee, opens a 「Portal Site Fees and Donation Amount Review Help Desk」 for local governments through the end of August

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 5% fee
  • Portal site fees average 11.5%
  • ¥137.9 billion
  • 4 million people
  • ¥989.65 million
  • Original208億767万円
  • 990 people

Companies mentioned:株式会社エフアンドエム、総務省、ふるさぽん

Graffer acquires 100% of the issued shares of 株式会社5Minutes

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 100% of issued shares
  • Effective June 30, 2026
  • Capital: 3,000,000 yen
  • Capital: ¥1,544,977,927
  • Adopted by more than 250 municipalities nationwide
  • Adoption rate among designated cities: 70%

Companies mentioned:株式会社グラファー、株式会社5Minutes、Google Workspace、Google Cloud

Next-generation sealing technology to support a hydrogen society presented at an international symposium; results reported from an international joint research project involving industry, academia and government in Japan and Germany

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 75 experts from industry, academia and government in Japan and abroad
  • Approximately 21 of them from Japan
  • Approximately 38,000 people across 15 countries and regions

Companies mentioned:NOK株式会社、ドイツ連邦材料試験研究所(BAM)、九州大学、フロイデンベルグ・グループ、科学技術振興機構(JST)、ドイツ連邦研究技術宇宙省(BMFTR)

Yachiyo Engineering and 公益財団法人東近江三方よし基金 begin collaboration to develop a new mechanism for watershed-scale circulation of funds

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A citizens' community foundation established in 2017 with donations from 772 citizens as its basic assets
  • A citizens' community foundation established in 2017
  • Certified by Shiga Prefecture as a public interest incorporated foundation on July 2, 2018

Companies mentioned:八千代エンジニヤリング株式会社、公益財団法人東近江三方よし基金

Original天空の農園が届ける、世界最高峰の1杯「アグロタケシ」を2026年7月1日(水)より発売

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Coffee beans 40g ¥3,811 (before tax)
  • Coffee beans 40g ¥3,811 (before tax) / ¥4,115.88 (including tax)
  • Drip bag, single ¥1,187 (before tax) / ¥1,281.96 (including tax)
  • Coffee beans 80g ¥2,780 (before tax) / ¥3,002.40 (including tax)
  • Drip bag, single ¥600 (before tax) / ¥648.00 (including tax)
  • Coffee beans 80g ¥1,935 (before tax) /

Companies mentioned:株式会社丸山珈琲、アグロタケシ農園

株式会社アシロ forms business alliance with エージェントIG社, expanding sales opportunities for the LegalBase legal support service through an extensive sales network serving small and midsize companies and sole proprietors

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: 611 million yen
  • Employees: 127
  • Capital: ¥100 million

Companies mentioned:株式会社アシロ、エージェントIG社、株式会社エージェント・インシュアランス・グループ、株式会社アシロ少額短期保険

NEDO prize-based program / Call for proposals opens for “NEDO Challenge, Robot Solutions for Manufacturing ~Bringing Robots Everyone Can Use to Local Manufacturing Sites~”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1st prize: ¥10 million
  • 2nd prize: ¥7.5 million
  • 5th prize: ¥5 million
  • 1st prize: ¥80 million
  • 2nd prize: ¥50 million
  • 3rd prize: ¥30 million
  • Total: ¥160 million (planned)

Companies mentioned:株式会社三菱総合研究所、新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構(NEDO)

UPSIDER Capital launches “UPSIDER Cash Boost,” an online lending service that instantly presents available loan amounts using its proprietary AI credit model

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Loans of up to ¥150 million
  • Cumulative total under management: ¥24.3 billion

Companies mentioned:UPSIDER Capital、株式会社UPSIDERホールディングス、みずほフィナンシャルグループ、京都キャピタルパートナーズ、山陰合同銀行、名古屋銀行、広島銀行、福岡銀行、富国生命保険、三井住友信託銀行

【Expected annual interest rate: 15.5%】Early information released for TECROWD Fund No. 100

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Projected annual yield: 15.5%
  • Term: 9 months
  • Total offering: approximately ¥2.6 billion
  • Original1口10万円
  • Original資本金:1億5660万円

Companies mentioned:TECROWD、TECRA株式会社

【Toyo Keizai Inc. × FIRST CVC】“Amazing CVC Awards,” accelerating open innovation in Japan, now accepting entries

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Entries for case studies opened on June 30, 2026
  • Entry deadline: August 31, 2026 (planned)

Companies mentioned:株式会社東洋経済新報社、FIRST CVC株式会社、早稲田大学、経済産業省、グロービス・キャピタル・パートナーズ株式会社、一般社団法人日本ベンチャーキャピタル協会、株式会社サイバーエージェント・キャピタル、Alpha Advisory株式会社、Theta Times Ventures GP、株式会社みずほフィナンシャルグループ、株式会社みずほ銀行、大和証券株式会社

Supplier agreement signed with trampoline athlete Ryosuke Sakai

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Aiming to win a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Companies mentioned:ベースフード株式会社、ステディジャパン株式会社、株式会社バンダイナムコアミューズメント

【Deadline: Tuesday, 7/21】《24 people invited by lottery》Try the latest Mitsubishi rice cooker! Free invitations to a tasting event ♪

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original月間2,000万人
  • More than 1,100 people
  • Total of 82 million people

Companies mentioned:Nadia株式会社、三菱家電、三菱電機、株式会社宝島社、株式会社ワン・パブリッシング、株式会社KADOKAWA

うるるBPO adopts AVITA's AI role-play service 「アバトレ」

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reduction of approximately 30 hours or more in monthly training time
  • Approximately 280 hours saved cumulatively
  • Monthly churn rate: 1.44%
  • Same: 1.1%

Companies mentioned:株式会社うるる、AVITA株式会社、株式会社うるる BPO、NJSS、fondesk

“Kobiham-chan” × DiCE collaboration cafes to open in Ikebukuro and Osaka! 9th-anniversary birthday merchandise to go on sale early!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • From July 9 (Thu.), 2026
  • July 26 (Sunday), 21:00
  • ¥1,210 (tax included)
  • ¥990 (tax included)
  • ¥1,430 (tax included)
  • ¥880 (tax included)
  • 1PACK ¥990 (including tax)
  • 1BOX ¥5,940 (including tax)
  • 1PACK ¥660 (including tax)
  • 1BOX ¥3,960 (including tax)
  • ¥1,100 (including tax)
  • ¥660 (including tax)
  • ¥3,300 (including tax)
  • ¥3,850 (tax included)
  • ¥1

Companies mentioned:株式会社シティコミュニケーションズ、株式会社ディスクシティエンタテインメント、ネットカフェ&カラオケ DiCE

Grand prize winner announced for the “LINEマンガ webtoon Awards 2025,” with ¥10 million in prize money and guaranteed serialization and global distribution! Final results announced

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Prize money of 10 million yen
  • Total votes: 88,831
  • 3 million yen in prize money
  • Prize money of 1,000,000 yen
  • Prize money of 500,000 yen
  • ¥50,000 in prize money
  • Prize money of 300,000 yen

Companies mentioned:LINE Digital Frontier株式会社、LINEマンガ、LINEマンガ WEBTOON STUDIO、CLIP STUDIO PAINT

For 3 days only during Tanabata, KEYUCA’s sweets brand 「ドルチェフェリーチェ」 launches fruit jellies with 6 kinds of fruit, inspired by “Orihime and Hikoboshi”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original1個 ¥630(税込)
  • July 5, 2026 (Sunday)–July 7 (Tuesday)
  • November 2023
  • September 3, 昭和49年 (1974)

Companies mentioned:KEYUCA、河淳株式会社、ドルチェフェリーチェ、西武新宿ペペ、ルミネ北千住、ルミネ立川、横浜西口、ラゾーナ川崎プラザ、相模大野ステーションスクエア、ルミネ大宮、楽天市場

ZEB conversion completed at the Hokkaido Refinery Production Center, which has begun full-scale operations

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Energy reduction rate: 109%
  • 56% reduction in energy consumption
  • 726kW solar power generation equipment
  • Total floor area: 3,423.12 square meters

Companies mentioned:出光興産株式会社

Kuradashi reaches basic agreement with Green Energy & Company to pursue a joint venture for the development and operation of grid-scale battery storage facilities

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Plan to begin operating 5 facilities during fiscal 2027
  • Approximately 5,500 power generation facility development projects completed
  • Food loss reduced: 37,951 tons
  • Economic impact: ¥18,464.65 million
  • CO2 reduction: 100,607t-CO2
  • Total funds raised: ¥187,674,126

Companies mentioned:株式会社クラダシ、株式会社グリーンエナジー&カンパニー、辻・本郷スマートアセット株式会社、合同会社クラダシ・インベストメント

Original米ワシントンD.C.のアメリカン大学で、FRONTEO代表取締役社長・守本正宏が講演

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • June 10, 2026 (local time)
  • A total of 21 patents
  • Capital: 915,057 thousand yen

Companies mentioned:FRONTEO、アメリカン大学、米国オクラホマ大学、Q Partners

Notice regarding the opening of a CAFE as a new business to create a new wellness culture and provide services supporting people’s lives overall

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: 1,357,449,180 yen
  • Number of employees: 320, as of April 30, 2026
  • 287 locations as of June 30, 2026

Companies mentioned:フィットイージー株式会社

A new spicy savory bread to whet the appetite on hot summer days! “Spicy Pizza Bread” to roll out starting Tuesday, July 7

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 198 yen
  • 213.84 yen (tax included)
  • Release date: July 7

Companies mentioned:株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、セブン‐イレブン

Popular podcast 『双葉社カラフルPodcast』 gets a major revamp on Sunday, July 5! Author Keiya Iwai appointed as new host

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2026年7月5日(日)12:00の配信回より
  • New episodes will be released every Sunday at noon (12:00)

Companies mentioned:株式会社双葉社

Original【ミスタードーナツ】『もっちゅりん』今後の販売についてのお知らせ

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Takeout: 216 yen
  • Dine-in: 220 yen
  • Takeout: 226 yen
  • Dine-in: 231 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社ダスキン、ミスタードーナツ

“Environmental Report 2026” released, disclosing updated scenario analysis and risk and opportunity assessments integrating climate- and nature-related information

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:キリンホールディングス株式会社、New Belgium Brewing

Pilot distribution of infectious disease forecast content begins on 「まちベル」, a lifestyle information service delivered through apartment intercoms

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Introduced in a cumulative total of 9 buildings, reaching approximately 4,500 households
  • Approximately 5,500 households in total are covered
  • Approximately 97% (※3) wish to continue using the service

Companies mentioned:パナソニック エレクトリックワークス株式会社、東北大学、株式会社ジェイ・シス

Update to “Live Multi Studio,” video, audio and control signal transmission software | Relay server “Weaver” introduced

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Updated on June 29, 2026
  • Monday, July 13, 2026, 13:00–14:00

Companies mentioned:TBSテレビ、WOWOW、株式会社WOWOW

【Amazon restock alert, 38% OFF flash sale】“DOOGEE U11” finally back in stock on Amazon! A chance to buy the Android 16, 11-inch tablet starting at ¥16,000, with a limited-quantity 38% discount

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Up to 38% off
  • Regular price: ¥23,900
  • Sale price: ¥14,900
  • 11-inch HD IPS display
  • 90Hz refresh rate
  • Up to 16GB RAM
  • 128GB high-speed storage
  • Supports microSD cards up to 2TB
  • Large-capacity 8580mAh battery

Companies mentioned:DOOGEE、Amazon、Netflix、Prime Video、YouTube、Unisoc

Investment in a fund operated by ON & BOARD株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A venture capital firm investing primarily in seed- and early-stage companies

Companies mentioned:ON & BOARD株式会社、株式会社東京アセットソリューション

Digital Garage teams up with INQ, which provides financing support for startups, to help them manage cash flow during the “funding gap”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 1,300 companies cumulatively
  • More than ¥13 billion in total
  • Deferred by up to approximately 60 days

Companies mentioned:株式会社デジタルガレージ、株式会社INQ、JCB、Visa、Mastercard、Diners Club、SAISON、NICOS、りそなグループ

“Support for Victims of the Venezuela Earthquake” approved (donations being accepted)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1,450 dead
  • More than 3,100 injured
  • More than 500 aftershocks
  • 12,700 people displaced
  • More than 2,500 buildings damaged
  • ¥200 million (private donations + government emergency reserves)

Companies mentioned:ジャパン・プラットフォーム、ピースウィンズ・ジャパン、災害人道医療支援会、グッドネーバーズ・ジャパン

【イオンリテール】Separate-style yukata to account for 40% of women’s yukata offerings

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The selection of amphibious wear has been expanded to approximately 1.3 times the previous year’s level
  • Approximately 190 イオン and イオンスタイル stores
  • Up to approximately 460 types of yukata
  • Approximately 320 types for women
  • Approximately 90 types for kids
  • Approximately 50 types for men
  • Up to approximately 180 types of resort swimwear for women
  • Up to approximately 160 types of amphibious wear for women
  • Base price: ¥9,800 (¥10,780 including tax)
  • ¥4,980 (¥5,478 including tax)
  • Base price: ¥1,980 (¥2,17 including tax

Companies mentioned:イオンリテール、イオン、イオンスタイル、イオンスタイルオンライン

【アモーヴァ・アセット】Completion of acquisition of shares in AHAM Asset Management Berhad and its conversion into a consolidated subsidiary

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Completed the acquisition of shares equivalent to 77.675% of the company
  • The ownership stake will total 97.675%
  • The company plans to also acquire the remaining 2.325% of shares
  • Original約1,034億リンギット(約4.16兆円)の運用資産残高
  • Total assets under management: approximately 43.1 trillion yen

Companies mentioned:アモーヴァ・アセットマネジメント株式会社、AHAM Asset Management Berhad、CVC Capital Partners、AIIMAN Asset Management Sdn. Bhd.、Versa Asia Sdn. Bhd.、三井住友トラストグループ

Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill: Sheep flock exceeds 20 for the first time in 11 years

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 23 sheep
  • The number of sheep exceeds 20
  • 5 lambs
  • For the first time in 11 years

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人札幌観光協会、株式会社流山のしおかぜ羊牧場

H.C.栃木日光アイスバックス announces team lineup for the 2026-2027 season

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026-2027 season
  • 2 goalkeepers
  • 6 defensemen
  • 11 forwards
  • 1 goalkeeper
  • 1 defenseman
  • 2 forwards

Companies mentioned:H.C.栃木日光アイスバックス

店舗経営者倶楽部 revamps the pricing structure for its second business launch support model, “視力改善アイケアサロン,” to a monthly subscription, and seeks franchise owners for its eye-area care salons

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Membership exceeds 300
  • A network of more than 1,000 stores at the grassroots level
  • The membership fee is ¥198,000

Companies mentioned:店舗情報サービス株式会社、店舗経営者倶楽部、視力改善アイケアサロン

Launch of “Vertical AI Studio,” a collaborative studio that builds industry-specific AI businesses with partners

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 8 (Wed.)–10 (Fri.), 2026

Companies mentioned:inovie株式会社、株式会社VERSE

Notice regarding entry into the EV battery business in Indonesia and signing of basic agreements with 2 major Chinese manufacturers

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Signing date: July 1, 2026 (予定)
  • Validity period: 1 year from the signing date (with an automatic extension clause)

Companies mentioned:株式会社イクヨ、PTイクヨ・インドネシア、PT Unified Advanced Battery System Indonesia、UABS、康耐拓(蘇州)汽車技術有限公司、CONEXAL、SAIC、CATL

H.C.栃木日光アイスバックス holds a press conference to announce its new organizational structure for the 2026-2027 season

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:H.C.栃木日光アイスバックス、県政記者クラブ、A.K.art-works

Chatlock restructures its corporate organization to strengthen its access management solutions business, centered on smart locks and electronic locks. Headquarters relocated to Chuo Ward, Tokyo

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 7F Kinpai Dai-3 Building, 1-14-5 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0033

Companies mentioned:チャットロック株式会社、Chatlock

Regional development producer さとゆめ launches “SATOBITO,” a hands-on human resources transformation program for businesses

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 14 years since the company was founded
  • Approximately 50 regions nationwide
  • A total of 16 companies in fiscal 2025
  • 104 participants
  • Average perceived growth: 120%
  • Program satisfaction: 4.4 out of 5.0
  • Likelihood of recommending to colleagues and subordinates: 8.8 out of 10

Companies mentioned:株式会社さとゆめ、株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス

Through joint development with sponsor companies, Pride House Tokyo created and made freely available workplace LGBTQ+ training materials titled “What You Can Do as an Ally: Become an Active Bystander!”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Organizations (total: 15 organizations)
  • Companies (total: 27)
  • Approximately 70% gave the highest rating
  • More than 90% of participants said they had learned something they could take back to their workplace

Companies mentioned:特定非営利活動法人プライドハウス東京、パナソニック コネクト株式会社、アビームコンサルティング株式会社、EY Japan株式会社、NTT株式会社、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、ギリアド・サイエンシズ株式会社、株式会社セールスフォース・ジャパン、東京海上ホールディングス株式会社、野村ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社みずほフィナンシャルグループ、アクセンチュア株式会社、株式会社アシックス、サントリーホールディングス株式会社、大日本印刷株式会社、パーソルキャリア株式会社、ビザ・ワールドワイド・ジャパン株式会社、富士通株式会社、ブリストル・マイヤーズ スクイブ株式会社、株式会社 明治、株式会社アイネット、エアロトヨタ株式会社、DAZN Japan Investment合同会社、トヨタ自動車株式会社、日本オラクル株式会社、伯東株式会社、芙蓉総合リース株式会社、Meiji Seika ファルマ株式会社

Notice of acceptance of investment from 名古屋中小企業投資育成株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Amount paid for shares: ¥50,000,000
  • Equity capital: ¥200 million after this transaction
  • ¥150 million before this transaction

Companies mentioned:名古屋中小企業投資育成株式会社、株式会社永賢組

Notice of acquisition of business site (Minami-Shinozaki-cho, Edogawa Ward)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original敷地面積 500.00㎡
  • 6-minute walk from Mizue Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line

Companies mentioned:株式会社THEグローバル社

Notice of acquisition of business site (Higashi-Nippori, Arakawa Ward)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original敷地面積 483.00㎡

Companies mentioned:株式会社THEグローバル社

Notice of completion of “L-FLORA Toyota”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2-minute walk from Toyoda Station on the JR Chuo Line
  • 6 floors above ground
  • 57 units in total

Companies mentioned:L-FLORA、株式会社THEグローバル社

Tasuki joins the Real Estate ST Creation Consortium

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • As of the end of March 2026, the real estate ST market had an asset size (based on appraised values of the properties covered) of more than ¥700 billion

Companies mentioned:株式会社タスキホールディングス、株式会社タスキ、Progmat, Inc.、三井住友トラスト基礎研究所

In summer 2026, the major food event “うなぎ、新発見。in 横浜中華街” will be held, with 34 restaurants in Yokohama Chinatown taking part

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 39 limited-edition eel dishes
  • ¥3,000 worth of discounts on eel dishes

Companies mentioned:横浜中華街発展会協同組合、友盛貿易株式会社、屏榮食品株式会社、株式会社友利

Original家庭用プロジェクターXGIMI「Elfin Flip 4K」「Elfin Flip Laser」が応援購入総額6億3688万円を突破し、「Makuake」歴代応援購入金額1位を更新

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original応援購入総額6億3,688万9,100円
  • Number of supporters: 5,717
  • Just 7.8 cm thin
  • From a distance of approximately 2.17 m
  • Image equivalent to 100 inches
  • 119,000
  • ¥130,000
  • The cumulative number of supporters is 300,000
  • Approximately 2.5 times the previous year
  • ¥50 million in total backing
  • 100 million yen
  • 7 million units shipped worldwide
  • More than 8,000 stores

Companies mentioned:XGIMI、Makuake、Harman Kardon、Google、Texas Instruments、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、TikTok Shop

20 years of trust, made smarter. Next-generation alcohol tester “ALC-PRO Slim” launches

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 22, 2026
  • 14:00〜15:00

Companies mentioned:東海電子株式会社

Originalゲーム内音声広告「AdMel」、大手日用品ブランドで高いブランドリフト効果

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • In-game audio ads achieve a 76.9% product awareness rate and favorability rate
  • About 3.0 times the rate for YouTube video ads (25.5%)
  • About 4.4 times the rate for in-store ads (17.5%)
  • 70.8% of smartphone game users play every day
  • 89.6% play while listening to audio through speakers or earphones
  • 81.2% of game users do not use Spotify
  • 44.6% of respondents have recalled the content of an in-game audio ad after playing
  • 27.7% of respondents have researched or purchased a product after seeing an ad
  • Brand lift survey (n=2,000)
  • AdMel proprietary survey (May 2026 / n=148)

Companies mentioned:株式会社AdMel、大手日用品ブランド、YouTube、Instagram、TikTok、Spotify、radiko、@cosme

Nintendo Switch™ competitive ninja gum action game “Ninjala” surpasses 12 million downloads worldwide!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Surpasses 12 million downloads worldwide
  • Surpassed 1 million downloads worldwide just 16 hours after launch
  • Now celebrating its 6th anniversary since launch
  • Battle royale for up to 8 players
  • 4-on-4 team battles
  • <Physical edition> 3,980 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:ガンホー・オンライン・エンターテイメント株式会社、Nintendo Switch、任天堂

Stablecoin platform PoC Phase 2 completed

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • By setting a limit of 1,000 yen per month, for example

Companies mentioned:株式会社CAICA DIGITAL、NCX

Joint research launched using real-world data and generative AI (LLM) to improve the accuracy and efficiency of identifying candidate patients for clinical trials

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Launched in June 2026
  • The project is scheduled to run through March 2027

Companies mentioned:近畿大学病院、中外製薬株式会社、NTT株式会社、株式会社NTTデータ、ライフデータイニシアティブ、NTT コンピュータ&データサイエンス研究所

Third survey on “supporting favorite creators and e-gifts”: About 70% say they do not cut back on spending to support their favorites; about 80% have increased or maintained the amount and frequency of e-gifts sent to them

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 80.0% have increased or maintained the amount spent on e-gifts for their favorites
  • 75.8% have increased or maintained the frequency of sending them
  • 81.3% have increased or maintained the amount spent on e-gifts for fellow fans
  • 79.0% have increased or maintained the frequency of sending them
  • Membership stands at approximately 2.57 million
  • More than 4,600 types
  • Capital: 3,286 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社ギフティ、giftee®

[LINE Yahoo] Survey conducted on awareness of false and misleading information during floods; 1 in 5 people have encountered false or misleading information

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 20.5% have “seen or heard false or misleading information about flood damage or evacuation advisories”
  • Of those, 86.6% cited “social media” as the source where they encountered false or misleading information, the most common response
  • 57.3% said they were “not confident” in determining whether false or misleading information is accurate
  • About 80% (79.0%) said they get information about flood conditions from “television”
  • Original続く「SNS」は5割強(53.8%)
  • Valid responses: 1,054 samples

Companies mentioned:LINEヤフー株式会社、LINEリサーチ、Yahoo! JAPAN、Yahoo!ニュース、LINEオープンチャット、GIGAワークブック、ニュース健診

“RESERVA salon,” an information site for salon owners struggling with labor shortages, officially launches

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: August 2013

Companies mentioned:株式会社コントロールテクノロジー、RESERVA salon、RESERVA

Original~13.8haの森が地域の未来をつなぐ。3者が連携して森林保全と地方創生へ~ 愛荘町・株式会社西武不動産・近江鉄道株式会社の3者間で、本日2026年6月30日、連携・協力に関する協定を締結しました

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 13.8ha “Aisho-Seibu Forest”
  • Five-year plan starting in fiscal 2024

Companies mentioned:株式会社西武不動産、近江鉄道株式会社、株式会社バイオーム

Advertising industry media outlet “AD AGENCY” publishes “Japan’s Advertising Agency Rankings 2026”; Dentsu wins the inaugural “Ad Agency of the Year 2026” award

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original1位の電通グループ
  • Original2位の博報堂DYグループ
  • Original3位のサイバーエージェント

Companies mentioned:電通グループ、博報堂DYグループ、サイバーエージェント、ADKグループ、ジェイアール東日本企画、東急エージェンシー、アクセンチュア ソング、セプテーニ・グループ、CARTA ZERO、大広、TBWA\HAKUHODO、ADKクリエイティブ・ワン、The Breakthrough Company GO、TUGBOAT、McCann、BBDO、Ogilvy、電通デジタル、Hakuhodo DY ONE、オプト、GO、株式会社トゥエンティトゥ

ExaMD, part of the ExaWizards Group, begins clinical development toward seeking approval for Japan’s first*1 at-home conversational voice AI diagnostic support app for dementia (SaMD)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 10 million people in Japan have dementia or MCI
  • Cognitive function tests are conducted about 900,000 times annually
  • As low as about 20% in some reports

Companies mentioned:株式会社エクサウィザーズ、株式会社ExaMD

Speee announces final agreement on a company split (simplified incorporation-type company split) to establish a joint venture with SOMPO Holdings Co., Ltd. and on a third-party allotment of shares by the newly established company

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative users: 300,000
  • Net sales: 3,811 million yen
  • Current assets 1,092
  • Current liabilities 450
  • Fixed assets 58
  • New shares to be issued: 6,473 shares
  • Issue price: 280 thousand yen per 1 share
  • Total issue price (estimated): 1,812 million yen
  • Increase in capital: 906 million yen
  • Increase in capital reserves: 906 million yen

Companies mentioned:Speee、SOMPOホールディングス、損害保険ジャパン、日本マーケティングリサーチ機構、株式会社Print、STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY 505103、日本マスタートラスト信託銀行株式会社、株式会社日本カストディ銀行

“Digital Creative Awards 2026” added to “YOUNG IMPACT,” an entrepreneurship program for middle and high school students

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original大阪・関西万博で約15,000人が来場したイベント「Metaverse Creative Awards 2025EXPO」
  • Eligible age expanded to 29 and under
  • “Digital Creative Awards 2026”

Companies mentioned:株式会社NANKAI、eスタジアム株式会社、株式会社Meta Osaka

Survey results on school toilets published; toilets ranked No. 1 among requested school facility improvements at elementary, junior high and high schools

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 25% at public elementary and junior high schools
  • 16% at public high schools
  • 42% at private high schools
  • About 70%
  • 20% at public elementary and junior high schools
  • 10% at public high schools
  • 40% at private high schools
  • 55% at public elementary and junior high schools
  • 58% at high schools
  • 47%
  • 62% at public high schools
  • 86% at private high schools
  • 45% at public elementary and junior high schools
  • 25% at public high schools
  • 59% at private high schools

Companies mentioned:学校のトイレ研究会、アイカ工業株式会社、株式会社オカムラ、株式会社木村徳太郎商店、TOTO株式会社、ミッケル化学株式会社、ロンシール工業株式会社

Joint development launched on “M&A Sourcing AI” for financial institutions and M&A support companies

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • M&A involving domestic companies reached 5,115 deals in 2025, up 8.8% year on year
  • About 1.6 million listed and unlisted companies in Japan
  • 2,393 industry classifications
  • 247 screening criteria

Companies mentioned:バフェットコード株式会社、株式会社Elith、M&Aキャピタルパートナーズ、経済産業省、NEDO、IVS2026 LAUNCHPAD

Money Forward Private Bank raises a total of 1 billion yen

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A 1 billion yen third-party allotment

Companies mentioned:マネーフォワードプライベートバンク株式会社、Spiral Innovation Partners 株式会社、三井住友信託銀行株式会社

Notice Regarding ネイス株式会社's New Listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Today, June 30, 2026

Companies mentioned:ネイス株式会社、日本取引所グループ

Business succession at 株式会社大庭塗装工業所

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: 12 million yen
  • Established: August 1958

Companies mentioned:株式会社セイワホールディングス、株式会社大庭塗装工業所、㈱セイワ工業、東栄コーティング㈱、光誠産業㈱、三陽電工㈱、三重工業㈱、㈱平野製作所、タマ化工㈱、㈱カケンジェネックス、日本計器㈱、㈱開伸、㈱金谷塗装工業所、㈱冨士鍍金工業所

We introduced SaaS, but manual work actually increased—A free practical guide to breaking down silos between freee, SmartHR and kintone

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Limited to 10 companies
  • 3 months
  • Aug. 2021

Companies mentioned:freee、SmartHR、kintone、株式会社FULLFACT

Support for the MAPPA booth at Anime Expo 2026, one of the world's largest festivals

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original世界 65 ヵ国から過去最多となる延べ約 41 万人の来場者を記録しました

Companies mentioned:円谷フィールズホールディングス株式会社、フィールズ株式会社、株式会社 MAPPA

株式会社プロジェクトホールディングス appoints Toshiki Kitamura, former president and CEO of Rise Consulting Group, as executive officer and COO

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Effective July 1, 2026
  • Stepped down in May 2026 upon completion of the term

Companies mentioned:株式会社プロジェクトホールディングス、株式会社ライズ・コンサルティング・グループ、フューチャーアーキテクト株式会社、株式会社野村総合研究所、株式会社プロジェクトカンパニー、株式会社アルトワイズ、株式会社Dr.健康経営

ServiceNow and Smartsheet integration enables sharing of IT operations information and improves business efficiency

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Including 85% of companies selected for the Fortune 500

Companies mentioned:株式会社NTTデータ先端技術、ServiceNow、Smartsheet

LIFTI bank launches LIFTI cash factoring service to strengthen financing support for the transportation industry

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Low fees starting at just 5%

Companies mentioned:LIFTI bank、株式会社Univearth

New series: An animal panic horror story set in an abandoned zoo—The much-anticipated work is now streaming on 「マンガBANG!」

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ◆ Hien: 6/11 (Thu)

Companies mentioned:株式会社Amazia、マンガBANG、マンガBANGコミックス

Originalネットプロテクションズ共催オンラインセミナー「与信の壁で立ち止まらない!社内の慎重派も納得するBtoBサブスク決済」を2026年7月29日(水)に開催

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 29, 2026 (Wed), 12:00–13:00
  • Original「5社に1社が利用するBtoB決済サービス企業が解説
  • Established: November 2006

Companies mentioned:ビープラッツ株式会社、株式会社ネットプロテクションズ、Bplats

Notice of Publication of Q&A on Questions from Shareholders and Investors Regarding the Fiscal Year Ended March 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Securities code: 2980

Companies mentioned:SREホールディングス株式会社

Signed an MOU with Canadian resource development company PMET and Mitsui & Co. to explore commercialization of low-carbon lithium ore smelting technology using microwaves

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 100% owned by PMET

Companies mentioned:マイクロ波化学株式会社、PMET Resources Inc.、三井物産株式会社、Shaakichiuwaanaanプロジェクト

Axelspace signs contract with JAXA to provide in-orbit demonstration services

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • We plan to provide the “AL Lab” service. We will continue to support the diverse space missions of customers in Japan and abroad by providing a broad range of space utilization services, including satellite bus systems.

Companies mentioned:株式会社アクセルスペース、国立研究開発法人宇宙航空研究開発機構、Pale Blue社

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