AI News 180m Report

2026-07-01 09:00–12:00 JST

1299 received, 1299 listed, 3 sources ・ Page 12 of 13

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1247 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 52 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)(1246)

キール, an insurance agency specializing in small and midsize businesses, releases a free natural disaster risk check tool that takes 3 minutes using an address

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 1.5 times the level of about 40 years ago, based on the most recent 10 years
  • The BCP (business continuity plan) adoption rate among small and midsize businesses remains at 17.1%
  • About 35% of small and midsize businesses saw sales decline 3 months after a disaster
  • Get a result in about 3 minutes
  • Compare up to 5 locations
  • Capital: 1 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社キール、AIG損害保険株式会社、大同生命保険株式会社、国土地理院、防災科学技術研究所(J-SHIS)、帝国データバンク、中小企業庁

Full-scale launch on July 1, the opening of the climbing season on Mount Fuji! “腹黒循環プロジェクト” to upcycle “腹黒” into toilet paper

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the opening of the climbing season on Mount Fuji
  • A day when the project can be experienced by a group of around 20 people

Companies mentioned:SIDEWAY、新橋製紙株式会社、腹黒事変

“Dads shouldn't be left alone, either.” A Hachioji midwifery clinic launches crowdfunding on July 1 to provide postpartum care for fathers, too

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The fundraising target is 1 million yen
  • The participation rate among dads rose from 0% to 64.3%
  • Original想定利用料は、1回6,000円程度です
  • Short plan: 2 hours, 13,000 yen
  • Long plan: up to 6 hours, 30,000 yen

Companies mentioned:助産院ともこさんち、READYFOR

“もっと姫路たび,” a program to enjoy the charms of Himeji, is offering experience packages perfect for making summer memories!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capacity: 30 people
  • Participation fee: 3,800 yen for adults
  • Participation fee: 7,200 yen for adults (junior high school students and older)
  • Participation fee: 7,000 yen for adults
  • Participation fee: 6,500 yen for adults (junior high school students and older)

Companies mentioned:もっと姫路たび、姫路観光コンベンションビューロー、株式会社プロアクティブ、天晴水産 万福、家島漁業協同組合

“Japanese beauty, part of everyday life around the world.” Cross-border e-commerce site showcasing traditional craftspeople’s skills and stories opens July 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Opening on July 1
  • Established: August 2023

Companies mentioned:Mt.Valley株式会社、東海高校、名城大学附属高校、株式会社のらネコDD、WANOWA.

AI on-demand transport service “mobi” begins pilot operations in 北中城村

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Service begins Wednesday, July 1, 2026
  • Through March 31, 2027
  • Standard fare: 500 yen
  • Discounted fare: 200 yen
  • 94 locations, including public facilities, commercial facilities and hospitals

Companies mentioned:北中城村、沖縄セルラー電話株式会社、KDDIスマートモビリティ株式会社、ゆうなタクシー株式会社

“Only what moves people moves business.” 株式会社SAI launches “Clarity,” a creative collective handling everything from strategy to production and operations

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社SAI、Clarity

Children's free-spirited ideas will shape Japan's future. Applications for the 57th Ichimura Idea Award open July 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 35,512 applications were received from across Japan

Companies mentioned:公益財団法人市村清新技術財団、文部科学省、朝日新聞社、朝日学生新聞社

Original株式会社きものすなお、環境省「令和7年度補正予算 リユース等の促進に関するモデル実証事業」に採択

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Following the review, 10 projects were selected.

Companies mentioned:株式会社きものすなお、環境省

NPO法人グリーンズ and 株式会社invox launch a “Watershed Restoration Support Program” to help companies support local environmental restoration

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The program will begin in July 2026
  • Support for 3 organizations has been confirmed for the first year, FY2026

Companies mentioned:NPO法人グリーンズ、株式会社invox、ひょうご流域再生ラボ、一般社団法人 対馬里山繋営塾、屋久島山岳ガイド連盟

[Research institute from Taiwan visits Japan] エネテク and the Japan Photovoltaic Inspection Technology Association (J-PITA) hold hands-on training and an information exchange on the latest solar O&M technologies and theft prevention

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Event dates: Monday, June 1, 2026, to Thursday, June 4

Companies mentioned:株式会社エネテク、一般社団法人 日本太陽光発電検査技術協会(J-PITA)

Summer iced coffee with wine-like aromas. Launch of “醸造ブレンド,” a new product made with “醸造珈琲” from the company's own farm

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Net weight: 200g
  • Price: 2,260 yen (tax included)
  • Release date: June 20, 2026

Companies mentioned:KOUNOU COFFEE、宏納株式会社

“AI Cro'style,” an AI SaaS that streamlines real estate rental brokerage and property management contract operations, selected as a service provider for a 国土交通省 demonstration project

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original不動産賃貸業界では、重説や契約書類の作成に1件あたり60〜90分を要することが一般的
  • High extraction accuracy confirmed in testing 36 actual documents.
  • Significantly reduced workload when processing around 100 documents per month.

Companies mentioned:株式会社InterLinkGuild、国土交通省

New system and plan, “ちかデジ ライト,” launched from the excavation status 3D management app “ちかデジ®”.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cuts costs by up to 60% compared with the previous plan.
  • KT-220240-A

Companies mentioned:ジオ・サーチ株式会社、ちかデジ®、ちかデジ ライト、Adobe Acrobat Reader、国土交通省、NETIS、上下水道DX技術カタログ

Osaka-based watch brand MONOGRIIS’s new “RESTA” featured in Esquire UK’s “6 New Japanese Brand Releases for July 2026”.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Compact 36mm case size.
  • Approx. 42-hour power reserve
  • Following the brand’s rebranding in 2026.

Companies mentioned:MONOGRIIS、Esquire UK、CASIO、SEIKO、CITIZEN、KURONO TOKYO、MIYOTA、株式会社GROWING

株式会社EPARK begins recruiting sales partners for “EPARK集客でんき デリバリー支援パック” for restaurants.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: 90 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社EPARK

Kagoshima’s “blue” has so much to offer in summer! “A Summer Trip to Kagoshima, Diving into the Blue”.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Kagoshima is dotted with 28 inhabited remote islands.
  • In September 2026, the content of the feature page will be updated to match the season, and valuable coupons usable at lodging facilities in Kagoshima Prefecture are scheduled to be issued.

Companies mentioned:鹿児島県観光・文化スポーツ部PR観光課、じゃらんnet、公益社団法人 鹿児島県観光連盟

AZAPAエンジニアリング株式会社 has decided to raise the starting salaries for new graduates joining in or after April 2027, and to increase base salaries and monthly pay starting in fiscal 2027.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting salary increase (12,000 yen–15,000 yen)
  • Doctoral degree 352,875 yen 366,714 yen
  • Master’s degree 336,731 yen 352,875 yen
  • Bachelor’s degree 319,433 yen 336,731 yen
  • Technical college 302,135 yen 319,433 yen
  • Raise this fiscal year’s employee salary increase rate by approximately 8%, including base-pay increases.

Companies mentioned:AZAPAエンジニアリング株式会社

AIBTRUST’s “ヘルスインタビューMAX” adopted as a flagship system at 京都はぎわらクリニック—setting a new standard for thyroid DX, launching on the clinic’s opening day today, July 1, 2026.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • An estimated more than 5 million people in Japan are affected.
  • The process, from testing to prescription, is completed in approximately 100 minutes.
  • July 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:AIBTRUST株式会社、京都はぎわらクリニック

グローバルBiz専門職大学 adopts “ABC” for career support.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of more than 600 hours of required internships at companies and workplaces over 4 years.
  • 19 professional universities.
  • 3 professional junior colleges.
  • 1 professional degree program.
  • グローバルBiz専門職大学 opened in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, in 2023.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ガジリオン、グローバルBiz専門職大学、学校法人深堀学園、アルスコンピュータ専門学校

南 毅生 of みなとみらいペットウェルネスクリニックALCA appointed as director of ALCA.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Opened in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai in April 2026.
  • More than 30 years of experience in managing veterinary hospitals.
  • More than 20 years of providing veterinary professionals with medical information through the internet.

Companies mentioned:株式会社湘建、みなとみらいペットウェルネスクリニックALCA、株式会社南総合研究所

In the age of AI translation, why do people learn languages?—A new web series, “Traveling the Languages of the World,” by former 新潮社 proofreading department head 井上孝夫, starts July 1, 2026.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The languages whose grammars were traced number approximately 200.
  • A total of 12 installments are planned.
  • Worked in proofreading at 新潮社 for more than 40 years.

Companies mentioned:株式会社インターブックス、新潮社

Have a blast at Nagai Park this summer vacation! Packed with events for everyone from children to adults!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026
  • Wednesday, July 1, 2026
  • Monday, August 31
  • Participation fee: 500 yen
  • Adults: 400 yen
  • Children and seniors: 150 yen.
  • Original2026年7月29日(水)19:00キックオフ
  • Friday, July 17, 2026
  • Oct. 12 (Mon., national holiday)
  • July 25, 2026 (Sat.), 6:30–6:45.
  • August 22, 2026 (Saturday), 13:00–20:00
  • June 27, 2026 (Sat.).
  • Sunday, August 30
  • Saturday, July 18, 2026

Companies mentioned:わくわくパーククリエイト株式会社、チームラボ、ヤンマー、CEREZO OSAKA

NA Group株式会社 makes 株式会社SEED a wholly owned subsidiary.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Made a wholly owned subsidiary (100%)

Companies mentioned:NA Group株式会社、株式会社SEED

【DELISH KOSO】4 varieties of “Premium Frozen Smoothies” that bring out more than 100% of the potential of summer fruits are here! Made lavishly with carefully selected fruits, these enzyme smoothies are rich yet refreshing on the finish.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Summer 2026
  • July 1, 2026 (Wed.)
  • 32 varieties of domestically grown organic raw vegetables and fruits.
  • Carefully fermented and aged for approximately 2 years.
  • 【Melon Smoothie】¥918
  • 【Watermelon Smoothie】¥972
  • 【Acai Smoothie】¥918
  • 【Mango Smoothie】¥918

Companies mentioned:株式会社エーキャンバス、DELISH KOSO、UBER EATS

【蘇生会総合病院】Introduces the latest digital dental treatment equipment.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Captures 2,400 images per second.
  • Ultra-fine 0.6mm bur.
  • Original許可病床数・蘇生会総合病院 290床
  • Number of employees: 873

Companies mentioned:医療法人社団蘇生会、蘇生会総合病院、3Shape、デンツプライシロナ

Original株式会社EPARK 飲食店向けの新プラン 「EPARK集客でんき デリバリー支援パック」を提供開始

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 60.17 million members.
  • 12.87 million annual unique users.
  • 80,000 facilities in its network.
  • 550 yen per month (tax included).
  • Capital: ¥90 million

Companies mentioned:株式会社EPARK

株式会社壺中天, supported by 税理士法人ナナイロ, launches the “#HR Map Outreach Month”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The “100 Tips” series has sold more than 120,000 copies.
  • 25 years of practical HR experience.
  • 4 activities taking place throughout July.
  • The “Outreach Month” begins in July 2026.
  • Listing period: July 1, 2026–July 31.

Companies mentioned:株式会社壺中天、税理士法人ナナイロ

Helping people across Japan resolve concerns about vacant homes and closing down family homes.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ Housing and Land Survey, the number of vacant homes has reached approximately 9 million.
  • Of these, approximately 3.85 million vacant homes are not expected to be put on the market.
  • “JKAS,” a real estate business consortium made up of approximately 60 real estate companies nationwide.
  • Works alongside more than 100 specialists to help resolve issues.
  • Monthly sales of approximately 600,000 yen.

Companies mentioned:株式会社Trustee、JKAS、メリカレン・ジャパン合同会社、ティガリアルエステート株式会社

CREOK and オークファン form a capital and business alliance, aiming to create a live-commerce market for reused goods.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Japan’s first and one of its largest dedicated TikTok Shop facilities, “CREOK LAB,” spanning approximately 1,000 m².
  • Sales have continued to grow by more than 150% each quarter.

Companies mentioned:株式会社CREOK、株式会社オークファン、TikTok Shop、NETSEA

Corporate website completely revamped to strengthen communications about group management strategy.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Founded/established: October 2025.

Companies mentioned:グローバルフードソリューション株式会社、GFS Co., Ltd.

新渡戸文化学園 launches crowdfunding with a 10 million yen target to produce a film exploring and spreading the idea of “the school of the future” together with the community!—Dreaming of a future in which “a school you want to go to on Monday” spreads across Japan.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • With a target of 10 million yen.
  • More than 420,000 elementary, middle and high school students are not attending school.
  • Project marking the school’s 100th anniversary in 2027

Companies mentioned:新渡戸文化学園、READYFOR

Toru Hiratsuka, former president of SOMPO Health Support, appointed CSO of ウェル・アイ

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:株式会社ウェル・アイ、SOMPOヘルスサポート株式会社、株式会社保健同人フロンティア、MBK Wellness株式会社、損害保険ジャパン株式会社

ニュウマン横浜 to hold “Yokohama New En-nichi,” a summer festival for adults, for the first time on July 25 and 26!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • For 2 days, July 25 (Saturday) and 26 (Sunday), 2026
  • 10:00〜18:00
  • 10:00〜17:00
  • April 23, 2024 (Craft Beer Day)

Companies mentioned:ニュウマン横浜、NUMBER NINE BREWERY、横浜ファンカンパニー株式会社、ルミネ、OМO7 by 星野リゾート、有限会社 スタジオニブロール

Salon-quality innerwear designed for beauty, “peu a beaute,” unveils its 2026 SUMMER COLLECTION

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ■Cooling arm covers ・Release date: July 1, 2026 ・Price: 10,450 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:Caddireat Innovation株式会社、peu a beaute

The “アイドルマスター シンデレラガールズ × & Yogurt(アンドヨーグルト)” collaboration campaign featuring the 3 members of ワンステップス as ambassadors for 横浜店 and 大宮店 is set to launch! [Starts Sunday, July 19!]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Greek Yogurt Specialty Store & Yogurt 横浜店,” marking its 1st anniversary on July 12
  • Original2026年7月19日(日)~9月23日(水・祝)
  • The series will mark its 15th anniversary in 2026.
  • A total of 190 unique idols appear
  • More than 300 songs have been created to date.
  • ワンステップス × 横浜店 collaboration menu and 3-button badge set [横浜店 only] 1,500 yen (tax included)
  • Originalトレーディング缶バッジ(全8種) 単品 1点 600円(税込)
  • Set of 8 types: 4,800 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:アイドルマスター シンデレラガールズ、ワンステップス、& Yogurt(アンドヨーグルト)、横浜店、大宮店、株式会社iai

Japan’s largest HYROX Training Club opens in Kimitsu, Chiba Prefecture

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A spacious 157-tsubo facility
  • Parking for 20 vehicles
  • Visitor fees waived (normally 2,980 yen plus tax)

Companies mentioned:FIT Trading株式会社、HYROX、SureGym、CrossFit Japan Championship、Hyperice、Concept2、世界陸上2025、陸上自衛隊

株式会社システムシェアード achieves AWS Training Partner Advanced Tier status

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Has provided IT workforce development services to a cumulative total of more than 1,680 IT companies
  • Track record of training more than 1,680 companies and more than 18,800 people
  • Learner satisfaction rate: 93.6%
  • A 99.5% proficiency rate, including among humanities graduates and beginners
  • An estimated shortage of up to approximately 790,000 IT professionals in Japan by 2030

Companies mentioned:株式会社システムシェアード、アマゾン ウェブ サービス、AWS、東京ITスクール、経済産業省、みずほ情報総研株式会社、Amazon Bedrock、Amazon Quick

A new standard for the housing industry. New “individual leases for detached homes” plan to capture demand for solar power, storage batteries and EVs launches! “Partner ZERO Plan” to support higher profits rolls out nationwide, starting July 1, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Franchise registration fee: 0 yen; lease handling fee: 0 yen
  • Begins July 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社エスジーテック、エスジーエコリース

“Eco Action Points” launches in Yamagata City, Gifu Prefecture, on July 1!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 100
  • 5
  • 30
  • 200
  • 500

Companies mentioned:ティーエムエルデ株式会社、株式会社デンソーウェーブ

WOGO launches full-scale provision of an “AI automated design solution” for the manufacturing industry

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Achieved an 80% reduction in work hours compared with conventional methods

Companies mentioned:株式会社WOGO、高橋金属株式会社

[Matsuyama, Ehime] Art Real Estate becomes main sponsor of “MDC CHALLENGERS in EHIME,” an athletics meet for all generations!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • To be held on July 25, 2026
  • A traditional Japanese house inn that can accommodate up to 13 guests

Companies mentioned:株式会社アート不動産、一般社団法人SASAERU

フェアコンサルティンググループ establishes a new office in Toronto, Canada

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The group will have a total of 38 global offices across 22 countries and regions
  • The share of Japanese companies in Canada expecting to post a profit in 2025 reached 80.5%
  • The share of companies planning to expand their business within the next 1–2 years also reached nearly 50%
  • Toronto, which accounts for approximately 20% of Canada’s GDP (2026, JETRO), is the country’s largest commercial and financial city
  • 38 directly operated offices in 22 countries and regions worldwide (as of July 2026)

Companies mentioned:フェアコンサルティンググループ、日本貿易振興機構(JETRO)、Fair Consulting Canada Co., Ltd.、TD Place (Brookfield Place)、株式会社フェアコンサルティング

株式会社SuMPO NEXT: A new beginning

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Effective July 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社SuMPO NEXT、一般社団法人サステナブル経営推進機構(SuMPO)、株式会社LCAエキスパートセンター

Calling for “Ha-ha-ha Senryu” poems that will make you laugh out loud!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Last year, we received as many as 2,843 submissions
  • Grand prize (1 poem): certificate and a 30,000-yen gift certificate
  • Outstanding poems (3 poems): certificate and a 10,000-yen gift certificate
  • Honorable mentions (10 poems): certificate

Companies mentioned:公益社団法人日本歯科技工士会、日本記念日協会

“Roadside Station Aioi” announces major revamp of food court menu

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Set: 1,280 yen including tax
  • Single item: 1,080 yen including tax
  • 1,180 yen including tax
  • Capital: 70 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社フジタコーポレーション、株式会社TOMONIゆめ牧舎

RemitAid strengthens payment infrastructure for overseas transactions through system integration with M-DAQ

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The companies began integration under a system integration agreement in March 2025
  • The amended Payment Services Act took effect on June 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社RemitAid、M-DAQ Global Pte. Ltd.、M-DAQ Global

Kazuki Miura of Heptagon selected as one of the “2026 Japan AWS Ambassadors”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Has delivered results on more than 350 projects to date
  • In 2020, it became the first company in Tohoku to be certified as an AWS Partner Network (APN) Advanced Tier Services Partner
  • Established July 20, 2012

Companies mentioned:株式会社ヘプタゴン、アマゾン ウェブ サービス、AWS JAPAN APN

Supporting the world of 300 km/h from the inside. High-performance base layer brand ZEROFIT signs sponsorship deal with internationally active motorcycle racer Kaito Toba.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • June 9, 2026
  • 8 Hours of Spa
  • Date of birth: April 7, 2000
  • Height: 166 cm
  • Ion Sports in 1990

Companies mentioned:ZEROFIT、株式会社イオンスポーツ、GINNICO、Red Bull、MotoGP

eMotion Fleet takes the stage at the 2nd Asukukuru PITCH CAMP, a pitch event hosted by Askul

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Mid-sized and small trucking companies, which account for 98% of the logistics and transport industry
  • Fewer than 100 vehicles owned
  • More than 23,000 commercial EVs deployed cumulatively

Companies mentioned:eMotion Fleet株式会社、アスクル株式会社、ASKUL LOGIST株式会社

Premier Group fully integrates its key subsidiary into プレミア株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • On July 1, 2026, 4 key subsidiaries will be fully integrated into プレミア株式会社
  • A group structure comprising more than 20 companies in Japan and overseas
  • Capital: 1,817 million yen (as of the end of March 2026)

Companies mentioned:プレミアグループ株式会社、プレミア株式会社、プレミアワランティサービス株式会社、プレミアモビリティサービス株式会社、カープレミア株式会社

Issue 85 of the Environmental Market Newspaper (Summer 2026) has been published

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Circulation: approximately 255,000 copies (as of January 2026)

Companies mentioned:日本テクノ株式会社、ウシオ電機 株式会社、リンデンホールスクール中高学部

Tech Mentor, which supports career changes to web engineering for beginners, publishes a career support page | Launches full-scale career-focused guidance that goes beyond “just learning”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Career change success rate: 96%
  • A shortage of up to 790,000 IT professionals

Companies mentioned:Tech Mentor、株式会社if、経済産業省

Criminal IP and OpenCTI integrate — turning individual indicators into actionable threat intelligence

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Originalインバウンドおよびアウトバウンドの 2 つの観点

Companies mentioned:Criminal IP、OpenCTI、AI Spera Inc.

Special music video featuring TRUE as vocalist released! Illustration-generation AI service PixAI launches special sales and contests for its summer event, “Embers That Light the Summer”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Special contest with 29 million credits in total prizes
  • Used by more than 15 million creators worldwide
  • 50% off annual membership plans
  • Credit packs with up to 40% more credits
  • Camp supply pack for ¥2,700
  • Total value equivalent to 675%
  • Premium rewards worth a total of 2,432,500 credits

Companies mentioned:Metanomaly株式会社、PixAI、TRUE、yamazo、M-ACG Studio、PixAI Animation Team、Sensor Tower

With awareness at about 40%, 日本頭頸部癌学会 and Rakuten Medical promote prevention and early detection of head and neck cancer with awareness stickers featuring “お買いものパンダ”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 47,000 people annually
  • More than 58 million friends

Companies mentioned:日本頭頸部癌学会、楽天メディカル株式会社、楽天グループ、ヴィッセル神戸、楽天イーグルス、国立がん研究センター

Thinker relocates its head office to expand its services

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: August 2022

Companies mentioned:株式会社Thinker、JR東日本、那須梱包

テックドクター conducts data quality verification following the launch of the new Fitbit Air® device

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Minute-by-minute heart rates differed from existing models by an average of about 1 bpm or less
  • Daily resting heart rates also showed nearly equivalent results, with differences of within ±1 bpm across all devices.

Companies mentioned:テックドクター、Google、Fitbit

B&B Italia Group designs the interiors of the world’s largest sailing yacht, Orient Express Corinthian

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 220 meters long
  • 1,500 m² of rigid sails
  • 52 types
  • More than 500 items
  • More than 130 items
  • 700 people
  • More than 80 countries
  • More than 800
  • 80%

Companies mentioned:B&B Italia Group、Orient Express、Maxalto、Flos B&B Italia Group、Bulgari Hotels & Resorts、Rolex、Waldorf Astoria Residences New York、The Whiteley London

[Limited to 3 months] fapi, a skills management and assignment management support tool that accelerates optimal IT talent placement, launches a campaign waiving the initial fee!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Initial fee (normally ¥500,000) waived
  • 3 months

Companies mentioned:株式会社エフ・ディー・シー、fapi

UGREEN × 崩壊:スターレイル limited collaboration launches—charge up for your next Trailblaze adventure

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Brand available in more than 180 countries and regions
  • Loved by more than 300 million people
  • Large 10,000 mAh capacity
  • 65 W fast charging
  • 100 W fast charging
  • Loud 110 dB alert
  • Battery life of about 5–7 years
  • OriginalUGREEN × 崩壊:スターレイル 限定ギフトBOX(¥24,980)
  • UGREEN MagFlow Air magnetic portable power bank, 崩壊:スターレイル model (¥8,480)
  • UGREEN Nexode Air fast charger, 崩壊:スターレイル model (¥4,580)
  • UGREEN Nexode Pro portable power bank, 崩壊:スターレイル model (¥6,480)
  • UGREEN Nexode retractable USB-C cable, 崩壊:スターレイル model (¥2,180)

Companies mentioned:UGREEN、HoYoverse、ATL社、Apple、フロスト&サリバン、株式会社ユーグリーン・ジャパン

株式会社Srush forms partnership with 日本ナレッジ株式会社, a comprehensive ICT services company

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Over 40 years since its founding in 1985
  • Opened its Kyushu office in April 2025
  • Opened its Tokai office at STATION Ai in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, in March 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社Srush、日本ナレッジ株式会社、NTT

Strong support for relocation from the Tokyo metropolitan area! ふくしま12市町村移住支援センター Tokyo satellite office to open on July 10, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 975 people relocated to the 12 municipalities in fiscal 2025
  • Opening on July 10, 2026
  • The 24th relocation seminar to date

Companies mentioned:公益財団法人福島イノベーション・コースト構想推進機構、ふくしま12市町村移住支援センター、東京電力、株式会社ReFruits、道の駅ならは、株式会社ぷくぷく醸造、葛尾むらづくり公社

株式会社ホテルマネージメントジャパン adopts Payn(ペイン) to automate cancellation fee billing and collection

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Payn株式会社 founded in March 2022
  • Launched Payn in October of the same year to automate cancellation fee billing and collection
  • In 2026, began offering free access to the Practical Handbook for Cancellation Fee Billing and Collection, developed with legal review by 弁護士法人GVA法律事務所 and cooperation from industry associations
  • Since our establishment in 2005
  • Started a trial introduction in June 2024
  • It is currently in use at 12 hotels

Companies mentioned:Payn株式会社、株式会社ホテルマネージメントジャパン、弁護士法人GVA法律事務所、オリエンタルホテル、ホテル オリエンタル エクスプレス、ヒルトン、シェラトン、ハイアット、日航、ホリデイ・イン、Cansell

Sincerely representative Kunimoto to speak at NEXT BUSINESS EXPO SUMMER 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The exhibition drew about 5,600 visitors last year under the name AI Utilization EXPO
  • July 16 (Thursday) and 17 (Friday), 2026

Companies mentioned:シンシアリー株式会社、日清食品ホールディングス株式会社、エイジメディア株式会社

PLEATICA (プルリティカ), previously available only in South Korea, is finally coming to Japan, with its first pop-up event

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 10% off all products
  • Limited to the first 100 people

Companies mentioned:PLEATICA、プルリティカ、Black Purple、nugu Japan株式会社

Official partner パラリンアート to hold its 5th art contest, themed “Being yourself”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Grand Prize: ¥100,000, 1 winner
  • Excellence Award: ¥50,000, 2 winners
  • Approximately 500 artists with disabilities are registered nationwide

Companies mentioned:三菱鉛筆株式会社、一般社団法人障がい者自立推進機構、パラリンアート

Original『《よこしん》横浜F・マリノス応援定期2026』の取扱開始

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original預入金額:1契約10万円以上1,000万円未満
  • Each customer may deposit up to ¥10 million
  • Deposit term: 1 year
  • Interest rate: annual rate of 0.8% through the first maturity date
  • Offering amount: ¥40 billion

Companies mentioned:横浜信用金庫、横浜F・マリノス

Notice of the "Debt and Household Finance Consultation Week"

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A household finance counselor who has worked with more than approximately 10,000 cases, including people facing financial hardship
  • Period: July 6 (Monday)–July 10 (Friday)
  • Original時 間 : 9時~16時
  • Consultation fee: Free for up to 2 consultations after registration

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人NTSセーフティ家計総合研究所

Penta Security to speak at the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Event dates: July 22 (Wednesday)–24 (Friday), 2026
  • The company operates in 171 countries worldwide.

Companies mentioned:ペンタセキュリティ株式会社、ガートナージャパン株式会社、Oracle、Microsoft

Certified NPO Kidsdoor’s 2026 AC Japan support campaign begins

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Provides a place for about 2,100 children across Japan to continue learning each year
  • Also shares its expertise with more than 200 organizations nationwide

Companies mentioned:特定非営利活動法人キッズドア、公益社団法人ACジャパン

株式会社M2X, provider of next-generation cloud-based equipment maintenance, publishes a case study on 株式会社京都プラテック

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original月2回あった修理対応での休日出勤がゼロに
  • Recovery from unexpected stoppages shortened from 2–3 days to 1 day or less
  • Reduced managers’ approval time by about 75%

Companies mentioned:株式会社M2X、株式会社京都プラテック、レンゴー、タチエス、ロッテ、伊藤園、デンソーウェーブ

大阪商工信用金庫 begins using the overseas business-matching platform BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Began use on July 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社ココペリ、大阪商工信用金庫、BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL

SOMPOリスクマネジメント and GRCS begin collaboration in enterprise risk management (ERM)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A joint webinar explaining key points for building and establishing the operation of an effective ERM framework will be held on July 28, 2026 (Tuesday).

Companies mentioned:SOMPOリスクマネジメント、GRCS

静清信用金庫 begins using the “BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL” international business-matching platform

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Began use on July 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社ココペリ、静清信用金庫、BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL、Big Advance

Shokz “OpenFit Pro” wins 『家電批評』’s Best Buy award for the first half of 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Retail price: 39,880 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:Shokz Japan株式会社、晋遊舎、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング

[First in Shizuoka] Irreplaceable beauty as depicted by “sold-out artist” Kenta Nakajima

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Won the top prize, Tokusen, at age 24
  • Won the top prize, Tokusen, in 2009 at age 24, becoming the youngest recipient
  • Won the same award again in 2014
  • All more than 1,000 works created have sold out
  • Tracing a 21-year artistic career
  • 59 days
  • General admission ¥800
  • High school students: 400 yen
  • Capacity: approximately 20 people

Companies mentioned:静岡新聞社、静岡放送、駿府博物館、日展、NEWS23、徹子の部屋

SuMPO Group launches new organizational structure

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Effective July 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:SuMPO、SuMPO NEXT、一般社団法人サステナブル経営推進機構

Lexar establishes Japanese subsidiary and further strengthens its commitment to the Japanese market

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • As Lexar marks its 30th anniversary
  • Lexar products are available at more than 1,000 stores nationwide
  • A track record of steady efforts in the Japanese market over 8 years

Companies mentioned:Lexar、Longsys Group、Lexar Japan Co., Limited、ヨドバシカメラ、ビックカメラ、エディオン

Online seminar to be held on the theme of “pelvic floor muscles for life”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Saturday, June 20, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社ウェルファーマ、fuwari、女性のためのヨガ協会、WAY TOKYO西参道

e-Cloud NEXT investee ナッジ株式会社 raises a total of 1.48 billion yen

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ¥1.48 billion in funding
  • Cumulative funding reaches approximately 6.5 billion yen

Companies mentioned:イークラウド株式会社、ナッジ株式会社、モルガン・スタンレー、株式会社りそな銀行

Notice regarding new management structure

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 400 companies have adopted the service
  • Effective June 19, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社キャリオット、株式会社ソラコム、株式会社フレクト

“Conan Exiles Enhanced” opens a new chapter with free update “Legacy of the Giant-Kings”; 4-part series begins releasing July 21

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Peak concurrent player count reached 47,949
  • First released on May 10, 2018
  • Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Companies mentioned:Funcom、Inflexion Games、Conan Properties International LLC、Robert E. Howard Properties LLC

Original2026年9月にアクティメソッド四ツ谷校が新規開校します!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The number of operating schools has surpassed 100
  • Includes a total of 70 hours of English lessons
  • The number of English words students learn in middle school has increased by 400, from 1,200 to 1,600–1,800

Companies mentioned:株式会社iGO、アクティメソッド

Originalスシローデリバリーとエニキャリ配送網が連携、7月1日全国展開へ

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 620 stores nationwide
  • July 1, 2026
  • 663 Sushiro locations in Japan
  • Capital: 111,377,500 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社エニキャリ、株式会社あきんどスシロー、スシローデリバリー

GLI to hold 4-day STEAM-based summer school “SkyDive STEAM Adventure”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Ages 7–12
  • 20 hours in total

Companies mentioned:Global Learner’s Institute、GLI、株式会社鏑木教育コンサルティング、FlyStation

Issue 63 of “Fremarche,” a free magazine for discovering direct-sales outlets

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Circulation of approximately 250,000 copies
  • Approximately 700 JA direct-sales outlets nationwide

Companies mentioned:株式会社日本農業新聞、JAグループ、フレマルシェ編集室

The “edible Milky Way” is back! Make a wish beneath a starry sky. “Konpeito Melon Bread” available for 4 days only, July 4–7

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Takeout: ¥324 (tax included)
  • Takeout: 346 yen (tax included)
  • Takeout: 627 yen (tax included)
  • Original1日3,000個を売り上げる
  • 40 bakers
  • 180 employees in total
  • 89 full-time employees
  • Capital: ¥20,000 thousand

Companies mentioned:株式会社ダイヤ、クックハウス

CHEFLINK to exhibit at the Kinki Hotel and Ryokan Industry IT & Renovation Exhibition and Business Meeting

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 40,000 registered chefs
  • July 8, 2026
  • Original最短即日・1日3時間から対応可能

Companies mentioned:株式会社シェアダイン、CHEFLINK、株式会社リゾートマーケティング、京都東急ホテル

DHK CANVAS Agent Plan selected for AI-powered citizen-services phone support in 倉敷市; first full-scale implementation in a designated city or core city

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 倉敷市, Okayama Prefecture (population approximately 476,000)
  • Full-scale operations to begin on July 1, 2026
  • Handles 300 people simultaneously
  • Original職員の電話対応の負担を2〜3割軽減
  • Founded in 1978
  • June 2021

Companies mentioned:株式会社GROWTH VERSE、株式会社電話放送局、倉敷市

Self-checks for skin growths before summer outings: 80% have skipped checks and left them unattended! Survey of 300 people in their 20s–50s reveals 5 signs that should not be overlooked

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 82.3% said they do not check themselves for skin growths before summer outings
  • 67.7% said they had left a concerning skin growth unattended
  • The top reason for leaving one unattended was “not knowing when to seek medical care,” at 54.2%
  • Awareness of the “ABCDE rule” was just 8.7%
  • A survey on attitudes toward self-checks for skin growths before summer outings was conducted among 300 men and women nationwide in their 20s–50s

Companies mentioned:医療法人社団鉄結会、アイシークリニック

Sprocket launches corporate website to share its unique vision

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • April 2014

Companies mentioned:株式会社Sprocket、Sprocket

RoomClip creates the 4th installment of its project with リフォーム産業新聞, “New Homebuilding Standard Keywords: Renovation Guidebook vol.4”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Circulation: 200,000 copies
  • RoomClip, a home and lifestyle social network used by 6 million people monthly
  • RoomClip users are featured in more than 100 media outlets annually

Companies mentioned:ルームクリップ株式会社、リフォーム産業新聞、株式会社 LIXIL、立川ブラインド工業株式会社、リンナイ株式会社、パナソニック エレクトリックワークス株式会社、スガツネ工業株式会社、リリカラ株式会社

築野食品工業株式会社 receives the 日本食品保蔵科学会 Award for Contributions to Industrial Technology; recognized for research into rice bran-derived functional ingredients and their industrial applications

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 日本食品保蔵科学会 75th
  • June 27, 2026

Companies mentioned:築野食品工業株式会社、日本食品保蔵科学会、築野グループ株式会社

Classone and 水島信用金庫 launch business partnership to address vacant-home issues

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 2,400 specialist construction companies nationwide
  • More than 170,000 users to date

Companies mentioned:株式会社クラッソーネ、水島信用金庫

Beat the heat and inflation with popular Xiaomi products: “Xiaomi Hyper Prime Day” eligible items announced

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Up to 46% off
  • Original2026年7月7日(火)0:00から7月13日(月)23:59まで
  • Monthly active users (MAU) of its proprietary firmware reached approximately 754.1 million worldwide
  • More than 1.0792 billion smart devices

Companies mentioned:小米技術日本株式会社、Xiaomi、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング

Make the impact of AI investment and the state of development organizations a shared language for executives and teams. New feature “Development Capital Score (alpha version)” launches, measuring development capabilities in the AI era using 3 indicators

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Currently adopted by approximately 1,400 companies, from startups to major corporations (including trial users).
  • Approximately 290,000 cumulative service registrations
  • Used by approximately 5,400 companies, from startups to large enterprises, in Japan and abroad.

Companies mentioned:ファインディ株式会社、Findy Inc.、Findy Team+

Original【愛知県半田市】「大蔵餅 蔵街茶屋」が蔵のまちお休み処(中村街園)に7月3日(金)オープン!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original「大蔵餅 蔵街茶屋」が2026年7月3日(金)にオープン
  • Business hours weekdays: 11:00–18:00
  • Weekends and holidays: 10:00–17:00

Companies mentioned:半田市役所、大蔵餅 蔵街茶屋、だし丸くん

Shinane Holdings Group to refresh group logo and Mission, Vision and Values

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The group refreshed its corporate philosophy, Mission, Vision and Values (hereinafter “MVV”), on April 1, 2026, and established a new group logo symbolizing its corporate brand on July 1, 2026.
  • Looking ahead to the 100th anniversary of its founding in fiscal 2027

Companies mentioned:シナネンホールディングス株式会社、シナネン株式会社

Official app “HADO Stats” released, letting users check AR sport HADO records and rankings on their smartphones!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Now available in more than 40 countries worldwide

Companies mentioned:株式会社meleap、HADO、HADO Stats

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