# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-01 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 9 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.

## 【Renta!】『葵くんはムキムキ彼女を肯定したい』がRentaコミックスで復活！連載再開＆独占配信開始！

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000384.000022475.html
- anchor: #n1280528
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パピレス、スクウェア・エニックス、Rentaコミックス

Facts:
- Membership surpasses 11 million
- “Rental” option with 48-hour access
- 50% OFF coupon

## From memories of a smoke to new encounters with “taste”: “Ploom Taste Journey” runs Thursday, July 2–Sunday, July 12, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000384.000031450.html
- anchor: #n1280527
- Companies mentioned: JT、Ploom

Facts:
- 5 million units sold cumulatively
- 10 varieties

## A new flavor, “Caramel Chocolate Sandwich Cookies — Hokkaido Cheese,” joins the popular series of gifts and souvenirs that can be stored at room temperature

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000384.000061362.html
- anchor: #n1280492
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社八天堂

Facts:
- 1 box of 5 pieces: ¥1,200 (tax included)
- Rolling out from Wednesday, July 1, 2026

## Meta Heroes to hold an experiential event for AI smart glasses and AI agents. Hands-on demonstrations and development demos will be presented under the theme “The Era of Wearing AI.”

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000391.000094539.html
- anchor: #n1280491
- Companies mentioned: Meta Heroes、Even Realities、Rokid、Meta、Anthropic、OpenAI、Hero Egg

Facts:
- Saturday, June 13, 2026
- 17:30〜19:00
- Established in August 2024
- AIの企業研修を行うと同時に教育・防災・地方創生など社会課題の解決に取り組む企業です。2025年5月大阪・関西万博のEXPOホールにて「メタバース・XR・AIアワード」および「防災万博」を主催し、成功を収めました。

## TECO Designと業務提携し、「弥生勤怠 Next」の初期設定代行を開始

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000393.000015865.html
- anchor: #n1280490
- Companies mentioned: 弥生株式会社、TECO Design、弥生勤怠 Next

Facts:
- A track record of supporting implementations at more than 1,000 companies
- Companies with 50 to 1,000 employees
- 4 million registered users
- Number of employees: 801 (as of September 2025)

## The ENERSYS CITY electric-assist bicycle, combining sporty performance with practicality, gets a makeover

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000396.000015371.html
- anchor: #n1280489
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社あさひ、サイクルベースあさひ

Facts:
- Assist ratio improved by 20%
- Price: 130,900 yen (tax included) (list price: 119,000 yen)
- Weight: 25.8 kg

## Visa launches its “Going to Korea? Go with Visa!” campaign today

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000398.000006846.html
- anchor: #n1280488
- Companies mentioned: Visa、エクスペディア、韓国観光公社、大韓航空、ビザ・ワールドワイド・ジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- 15% off stays at participating hotels in Korea
- 1件あたり最大25,000円割引
- 航空券（大韓航空限定）＋ホテルのセットが4,500円割引
- Packages priced at 90,000 yen or more are eligible

## New colors for the “Tour Model Series” golf bags

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000399.000013327.html
- anchor: #n1280487
- Companies mentioned: ブリヂストンスポーツ株式会社

Facts:
- Goes on sale July 17
- The opening tournament of the 2026 tour season
- Domestic men’s and women’s tours from August

## 【3支店同時開設】訳あり不動産の専門家・AlbaLinkが「新潟支店」「富山支店」「山口支店」3支店を同時オープン！

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000406.000055654.html
- anchor: #n1280486
- Companies mentioned: AlbaLink、上越市、三条市、小千谷市、弥彦村、滑川市、萩市

Facts:
- The number of vacant homes in Japan has reached a record high of approximately 9 million
- The vacancy rate is 13.8%.
- 27 sales offices nationwide

## au PAY マーケット to launch its “Membership Rank” program in October, with more benefits as customers shop and move up the ranks

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000417.000035663.html
- anchor: #n1280485
- Companies mentioned: au PAY マーケット、KDDI、auコマース＆ライフ、auフィナンシャルサービス株式会社、Pontaパス

Facts:
- 5 ranks: “Diamond,” “Gold,” “Silver,” “Bronze” and “Regular”
- Purchase eligible products totaling 3,980 yen or more
- Up to 6% in Ponta points

## READYFOR announces relocation of its head office

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000418.000031325.html
- anchor: #n1280484
- Companies mentioned: READYFOR株式会社、住友不動産

Facts:
- Wednesday, July 1, 2026
- 100 million yen

## Online seminar: “Data Strategy in the Generative AI Era: Design Principles and Architecture for AI-Ready Data” (hosted by LTS)

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000418.000032743.html
- anchor: #n1280483
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エル・ティー・エス、LTS

Facts:
- Date and time: July 16, 2026 (Thursday), 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Participation fee: Free

## IT freelance agency PE-BANK opens a Shikoku sales office in Takamatsu

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000419.000012015.html
- anchor: #n1280482
- Companies mentioned: PE-BANK、MCEAホールディングス、アスノシステム

Facts:
- Capital: 312.95 million yen
- Capital: 100 million yen

## A special visual featuring Masataka Kubota, available only on “parasol weather” days above 30°C: Men’s parasol brand Wpc. IZA launches an outdoor campaign to make people want to use a parasol

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000421.000058622.html
- anchor: #n1280481
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワールドパーティー、Wpc. IZA、東京メトロ、楽天市場、ZOZOTOWN、Amazon、マルイウェブチャネル、心斎橋パルコ、LUCUA 1100、Echika fit、タカシマヤ ゲートタワーモール

Facts:
- “Temperature-linked” outdoor digital signage displayed only on sunny or cloudy days when the temperature exceeds 30°C
- Cumulative sales of the series have topped 2.8 million units
- Displayed at a total of 15 stations

## オリコ、自動車販売プラットフォーム「クルモ」でイオンカード会員さま向けに新たな取り組みを開始

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000424.000084623.html
- anchor: #n1280480
- Companies mentioned: オリコ、イオンカード、オリエントコーポレーション、クルモ

Facts:
- 最大2％相当のオリコポイント

## On sale today: Reset whole-body pain with the “Tsunoda Method” joint therapy, a hot topic in the sports world! “Reset Whole-Body Pain by Aligning Your Ankles! The Tsunoda Method Joint Therapy That Works Instantly in 5 Seconds” goes on sale August 12 (Wednesday)!

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000427.000029007.html
- anchor: #n1280479
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社西東社、予防医科学推進協会、Amazon、楽天ブックス

Facts:
- Has treated more than 300,000 people
- More than 4,000 people are waiting for reservations
- List price: ¥1,540
- A5 / 128 pages

## Strengthening the Menicon Group’s sales base in eastern Japan and creating new customer touchpoints: Notice regarding the acquisition of shares in 株式会社インターオプチカル

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000432.000005623.html
- anchor: #n1280478
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メニコン、株式会社ダブリュ・アイ・システム、株式会社インターオプチカル

Facts:
- Acquired 100％ of the shares
- 86 contact lens stores under the Ace Contact name
- Operates 3 stores

## An event featuring more than 1,000 Sanrio character goods! “HELLO KITTY’S SWEETS MARKET~Chocolate lovers~” comes to Kyoto!

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000438.000021989.html
- anchor: #n1280477
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンリオ、ELLET™、HACHETTE FILIPACCHI PRESSE

Facts:
- Hello Kitty mascot: 2,640 yen
- My Melody mascot: 2,640 yen
- Reusable bag: 2,420 yen
- Cake plate: 2,750 yen
- <Morozoff> Almond cookies: 1,080 yen each
- Clear Multi (SS/S): 990 yen each
- 3-pocket pouch: 2,420 yen
- 1会計5,500円以上
- Limited to the first 1,000 customers

## YSL LOVENUDE introduces its first liquid lipstick, the new-feel, long-wearing milk lipstick “YSL Love Nude Lip Stain.”

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000438.000032072.html
- anchor: #n1280476
- Companies mentioned: YSL LOVENUDE、イヴ・サンローラン・ボーテ、ZOZOCOSME

Facts:
- 5 colors in total
- 5,940 yen each (tax included)
- 92% skincare ingredients

## A new way to find a trip—without the hurdle of entering search criteria. The new service “すま旅サ〜チ！ANAトラベラーズ,” combining multiple AIs with expert insight, launches July 1!

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000442.000029572.html
- anchor: #n1280475
- Companies mentioned: ANA X株式会社、ANAトラベラーズ

Facts:
- Service launch: July 1, 2026 (Wednesday), 10:00–

## A collaboration with a hugely popular Heisei-retro goods brand! 不二家洋菓子店 and SWIMMER collaborate to launch Heisei-retro-style sweets under “SWIMMER×PEKO”

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000447.000097396.html
- anchor: #n1280474
- Companies mentioned: 不二家、SWIMMER、patty's co.,ltd.

Facts:
- 540 yen including tax
- ¥583 including tax
- 1,650 yen including tax
- ¥1,320 including tax
- At least 2,000 yen, tax included
- 4,000 yen or more including tax

## Sales of general-admission tickets for the 2026 Awa Odori festival begin

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000452.000096281.html
- anchor: #n1280473
- Companies mentioned: 徳島市、セブンイレブン、チケットぴあ、Sansan、株式会社バル

Facts:
- Sales start July 1 (Wednesday) at 10:00

## Classmethod receives multiple awards from AWS at AWS Summit Japan 2026; a total of 207 individual certifications and awards

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000454.000014901.html
- anchor: #n1280472
- Companies mentioned: クラスメソッド株式会社、アマゾン ウェブ サービス、AWS

Facts:
- A total of 207 engineers received individual certifications and awards
- 171 engineers hold every AWS certification, the most among AWS partners in Japan
- “Japan AWS Top Engineers” is a Japan-only awards program recognizing engineers with AWS expertise who work for companies belonging to the APN. This year, 29 people from Classmethod were selected
- 2026 Japan AWS Ambassadors: 3 people
- 2026 Japan AWS Jr. Champions: 2 people
- Top AWS Ambassadors (global recognition): 高国真之介
- AWS Ambassadors - Agentic AI: 筧剛彰
- Has supported approximately 5,600 companies to date
- The cumulative number of AWS accounts supported with management and setup has topped 40,000

## 和食麺処サガミ Ikoma Uemachi store grand opening on July 15 (Wednesday)!

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000454.000031654.html
- anchor: #n1280471
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サガミホールディングス、サガミレストランツ株式会社、和食麺処サガミ

Facts:
- 和食麺処サガミ Ikoma Uemachi store will hold its grand opening on July 15, 2026 (Wednesday).
- July 15, 2026 (Wednesday) to July 21, 2026 (Tuesday): 7 days
- Operates 167 locations, mainly in the Tokai region as well as in Kanto, Kansai and Hokuriku.
- Opening commemorative price: 1,890 yen (tax included)
- Opening commemorative price: 1,590 yen (tax included)
- Opening commemorative price: 1,670 yen (tax included)
- Regular price: 690 yen (tax included) → Special price: 490 yen (tax included)
- 通常価格：1本142円（税込） → 感謝価格：1本100円（税込）

## LINE Manga begins distributing titles on Manga Kingdom! A wide range of popular works, including “クレバテス−魔獣の王と赤子と屍の勇者−”!

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000454.000034768.html
- anchor: #n1280470
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビーグリー、LINE Digital Frontier株式会社、宝島社

Facts:
- A cumulative 2.5 billion downloads, equivalent to comic volumes
- “Read at your own pace” offers more than 10,000 books

## More than 100 investors and operating companies from Japan and overseas join the judging panel. Applications open for startups to present at “GRIC PITCH 2026”

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000462.000032589.html
- anchor: #n1280469
- Companies mentioned: フォースタートアップス株式会社、Major7th、WiL、みずほフィナンシャルグループ、Woven Capital、TIP、Eurazeo、Craif株式会社、LINEAイノベーション、ElevationSpace

Facts:
- 18 companies were selected from among the applicants to present after a screening process.
- Last year, about 30% of the more than 120 judges participated from overseas.

## [Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo] A major staffing company with a database of 2.67 million people takes on its own challenges of “recruitment difficulties and workload.” 株式会社綜合キャリアオプション transforms its organization with AI role-play and HR digital transformation, earning White Company certification.

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000469.000039303.html
- anchor: #n1280468
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社綜合キャリアオプション、一般財団法人日本次世代企業普及機構

Facts:
- 143 locations nationwide
- 2,782 employees
- More than 14,000 client companies
- Review criteria covering 70 items
- 687 companies to date

## [Shampoo & Treatment No.1 Showdown] We investigate the best lines for men's scalp and hair care! Which picks are pleasant to use and help you avoid looking older?

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000471.000017263.html
- anchor: #n1280467
- Companies mentioned: アンファー、track、ステラシード、N/AI pro、ELECTRON、フィッツコーポレーション、FIRSTHAND、AIR、株式会社晋遊舎、LDK the Beauty、MONOQLO

Facts:
- Street price: 3,630 yen
- Street price: 4,400 yen
- Street price: 4,840 yen
- Street price: 3,190 yen
- Street price: 1,540 yen
- Street price: 2,530 yen
- Street price: 2,970 yen
- Street price: 2,640 yen
- Actual

## [Tsu City, Mie Prefecture] Facing industry challenges of a serious shortage of engineers and the burden on individuals, 株式会社でんきかんりみらい is strengthening its training system and improving the working environment, earning “White Company certification.”

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000477.000039303.html
- anchor: #n1280466
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社でんきかんりみらい、一般財団法人日本次世代企業普及機構、ホワイト財団

Facts:
- A total of 687 companies have received this certification.
- A rigorous review criteria covering no fewer than 70 items
- Established: April 2017

## ＼ A summer companion ／ UHA味覚糖 launches “Salt Hassaku Candy,” made with puree of “紀の川はっさく” from Wakayama Prefecture, on July 7, 2026 (Tuesday).

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000479.000011343.html
- anchor: #n1280465
- Companies mentioned: UHA味覚糖株式会社、紀の川市、ハッサクプロジェクト

Facts:
- Net weight: 27g
- Accounts for about 70% of hassaku distributed in Japan

## Free online seminar on July 8 (Wednesday): “Does this work really need to be done in-house? — Organizing HR and labor affairs work and how to make use of external resources”

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000486.000071141.html
- anchor: #n1280464
- Companies mentioned: パーソルテンプスタッフ株式会社、パーソルビジネスプロセスデザイン株式会社、FlexibleCAREER

Facts:
- July 8, 2026 (Wednesday)
- 12:00 ～ 13:00

## Make your own cute My Melody! Add pieces again and again to gradually complete it! “Make Your Own! Puni-kawa My Melody” arrives on July 6, 2026 (Monday)!

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000491.000016394.html
- anchor: #n1280463
- Companies mentioned: クラシエ株式会社、サンリオ

Facts:
- ■ Net weight: 19g

## 『LOVOT』 × UNDERCOVER announce their first collaboration. To mark the occasion, limited-time pop-up stores will open at 伊勢丹新宿店 Men's Building from July 29 and 阪急うめだ本店 from August 1.

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000492.000055543.html
- anchor: #n1280462
- Companies mentioned: GROOVE X 株式会社、UNDERCOVER、伊勢丹新宿店、阪急うめだ本店

Facts:
- At 伊勢丹新宿店 Men's Building 1F from July 29 to August 4, 2026
- At 阪急うめだ本店 8F from August 1 to August 31

## Special summer access! Registration opens for the “Karisaka Tunnel Cycle Tour in Yamanashi City,” riding through a normally inaccessible evacuation tunnel.

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000499.000078927.html
- anchor: #n1280461
- Companies mentioned: 山梨県、山梨県道路公社、やまなしスポーツエンジン、笛吹川源流まつり実行委員会

Facts:
- An approximately 18 km round-trip course
- August 15, 2026

## The 2nd collaboration between a VTuber and Niimi City, Okayama Prefecture! Bus tour plans, business experiences and a collaboration with high school students

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000504.000058260.html
- anchor: #n1280460
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フューチャーリンクネットワーク、株式会社uyet、岡山県共生高等学校、夢すき公園

Facts:
- From July 1 through the end of October
- A regional revitalization event to be held by Niimi City on October 24 (Saturday)
- So far, the project has been carried out in a total of 8 municipalities: Niimi City in Okayama Prefecture, Hachimantai City in Iwate Prefecture, Hokota City in Ibaraki Prefecture, Kitakata City in Fukushima Prefecture, Tamana City in Kumamoto Prefecture, Tarui Town in Gifu Prefecture, Tsurui Village in Hokkaido, and Kawaguchi City in Saitama Prefecture.

## Global partnership agreement with Zero-Zero株式会社

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000504.000059271.html
- anchor: #n1280459
- Companies mentioned: Zero-Zero株式会社、東急SレイエスFC、東急スポーツシステム株式会社

Facts:
- Global partnership agreement for the 2026-2027 season

## [ニューエラ] Triple collaboration cap with 読売ジャイアンツ, joined by ＜WHIZLIMIED＞ as a partner, goes on sale July 6 (Monday).

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000506.000015945.html
- anchor: #n1280458
- Companies mentioned: ニューエラ、WHIZLIMITED、読売ジャイアンツ

Facts:
- [9FIFTY™ Soft Buckram] 11,000 yen
- July 6 (Monday), WHIZLIMITED's anniversary day

## TVer, UltraImpression and VOXX reach basic agreement on a business partnership to create a new advertising delivery platform for the broadcasting industry.

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000508.000002492.html
- anchor: #n1280457
- Companies mentioned: TVer、UltraImpression、VOXX、テレビ朝日、Supership、サイバーエージェント、電通グループ、博報堂、TBSホールディングス、CARTA HOLDINGS

Facts:
- 4,470万 unique browsers per month
- 650 million video views per month
- Cumulative app downloads: 90 million

## [Supporting summer vacation remote work] Get out of the house and focus! The “1day500-yen campaign” starts July 15 (Wednesday)!

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000510.000024845.html
- anchor: #n1280456
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AGORA、BUSO AGORA、AGORA Hon-atsugi、AGORA KGU KANNAI、me:rise TACHIKAWA

Facts:
- 1day500-yen campaign
- 通常10,000円の入会(金)が0円（無料）になる特典
- An affordable price of 700 yen
- A spacious area of approximately 520 square meters (157 tsubo)

## [Kishiwada, Osaka] The Kishiwada Danjiri Festival's special viewing seats enter their 4th year. “Viewing Seats” offer a comfortable way to enjoy the thrilling “yarimawashi”; sales begin July 3 (Friday).

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000510.000032099.html
- anchor: #n1280455
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TryHard Japan、株式会社SBI MUSICCIRCUS

Facts:
- Entering its 4th year
- Held over 3 days
- 7月3日（金）10:00より販売開始
- Viewing seats include bench seats priced at 3,300 yen (tax included).
- All 22 danjiri floats
- September 18, 2026 (Friday): Trial run
- September 19, 2026 (Saturday): Eve of the festival
- September 20, 2026 (Sunday): Main festival day

## Regarding the capital and business alliance with 株式会社ＪＯＹＣＬＥ

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000527.000075524.html
- anchor: #n1280454
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ＪＯＹＣＬＥ、鈴与商事株式会社

Facts:
- Established: March 2023

## A collection marking the 5th anniversary of the anime “Jujutsu Kaisen” is here — 6 items, including an eco bag featuring Domain Expansion designs and a gadget pouch inspired by Special Grade Sorcerers —

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000529.000042497.html
- anchor: #n1280453
- Companies mentioned: ブルーミング中西株式会社、集英社、MBS/TBS

Facts:
- The comics have surpassed an astounding 150 million copies in cumulative worldwide series circulation (including digital editions)
- A huge hit with worldwide box office revenue of ¥26.5 billion

## Solving the “difficulty” and “concerns” of choosing a restaurant. The “Delivery Standouts” feature, which identifies “trusted restaurants” using unique selection criteria, launches today (July 1).

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000533.000029254.html
- anchor: #n1280452
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社出前館、出前館

Facts:
- Available starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026
- Scores are calculated and updated on the 1st of each month based on results from the past 90 days and average benchmarks.

## “An Introduction to Startup M&A for Entrepreneurs” goes on sale July 1! Maximize corporate value with a dual-track IPO and M&A strategy.

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000534.000045710.html
- anchor: #n1280451
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダイヤモンド社、株式会社ファイナンス・プロデュース、SBIインベストメント、ドリームインキュベータ、JDSC

Facts:
- List price: ¥2,860 (tax included)
- A5-size, paperback, 352 pages

## Is “quick-wittedness” an inborn talent? “Thinking Switch,” a guide to ways of thinking that can help anyone become someone who “understands 10 things from hearing 1,” is now on sale.

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000535.000045710.html
- anchor: #n1280450
- Companies mentioned: ダイヤモンド社、株式会社北の達人コーポレーション、東証プライム、株式会社リクルート、実業之日本社、幻冬舎

Facts:
- Built a company with a market capitalization of 100 billion yen from the ground up
- List price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
- 四六-size, paperback, 322 pages

## The latest essay collection, “How to Trust in Everyday Life,” by acclaimed essayist Chikako Koga, affirming “the self who lives through today,” goes on sale July 1.

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000537.000045710.html
- anchor: #n1280449
- Companies mentioned: ダイヤモンド社、素粒社、ポプラ社、ホーム社、シカク出版

Facts:
- List price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
- 四六-size, paperback, 220 pages

## Limited-time] Launch of “Debut Support Ordinary Deposit,” offering an equivalent annual rate of 1.00% on yen ordinary deposits (before tax).

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000538.000026860.html
- anchor: #n1280448
- Companies mentioned: auじぶん銀行株式会社、auフィナンシャルグループ

Facts:
- 1.20% per year (before tax)
- 1.35% per year (before tax)
- Approximately 1.7 times
- 1 million yen
- 10,000 yen
- 20.315％

## auじぶん銀行とアルティウスリンクを共同代理店とする住宅ローン契約時における火災保険の取り扱いを開始

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000539.000026860.html
- anchor: #n1280447
- Companies mentioned: auじぶん銀行、アルティウスリンク、KDDI

Facts:
- Approximately 91% of customers who signed up say they are satisfied.
- Set the maximum mortgage loan term at 50 years.

## The festival of comedy songs kicks off! Tetsu and Tomo, AMEMIYA, Omimai Geinin Shinichi, Masahiro Ehara and others to perform at the must-see laugh fest “Comedy Song Festival: Laughing Rhythm Paradise,” to be held at Asakusa Public Hall on November 8, 2026 (Sunday!

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000547.000084776.html
- anchor: #n1280446
- Companies mentioned: ニッポン放送、アイエス、WOWOWプラス

Facts:
- General admission: 7,700 yen
- U15 ticket: ¥3,800
- Thanks (ages 70 and over): ¥2,000

## [SBI Resta Small Amount and Short Term Insurance] Begins sales of “Wedding Comprehensive Coverage Insurance with a Special Rider for Resort Weddings”

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000548.000098438.html
- anchor: #n1280445
- Companies mentioned: SBIリスタ少額短期保険株式会社、ワタベウェディング株式会社、SBIインシュアランスグループ株式会社

Facts:
- Sales begin July 1, 2026
- Since its founding in 1953
- Opened in 2006
- October 1964

## A summer-only treat infused with tropical sunshine. Chocolatier ベルアメール launches seasonal “Coconut Mango” sweets

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000549.000036932.html
- anchor: #n1280444
- Companies mentioned: ベルアメール、ジェイ・ワークス株式会社、伊勢丹、三越、東急フードショー、静岡伊勢丹、松坂屋、JR京都伊勢丹、阪急、岩田屋、西武、そごう、うすい百貨店、久が原ファクトリーショップ

Facts:
- Coconut Mango: ¥681 (tax included)
- Jelly Cream Soda: ¥692 (tax included)

## Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, adopts the “Infant Health Checkup Service” from “Kosodate DX”!

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000549.000099909.html
- anchor: #n1280443
- Companies mentioned: 母子モ株式会社、Google LLC.、Apple Inc.、Cisco Systems, Inc.

Facts:
- In October 2018, the city adopted the maternal and child health handbook app “Boshipo” as the “Hiroshima Child-Rearing Support App”
- Since April 2025, the city has offered the “Questionnaire Service” from “Kosodate DX,” available as an additional feature of “Boshipo”
- Operations begin Wednesday, July 1

## “近代麻雀” August 2026 issue on sale July 1! Enako, whose beauty and cuteness bring the ultimate flair to 近代麻雀, graces the cover and opening photo feature!! The booklet features estimates of deal-in rates and push-fold strategy!! “Mahjong Combo Theory”

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000554.000109856.html
- anchor: #n1280442
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社竹書房、近代麻雀、Mリーグ

Facts:
- List price: 980 yen (tax included)
- “近代麻雀” August 2026 issue

## “HEAT & PLAY” campaign kicks off July 1 to help you make the most of summer!

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000558.000050026.html
- anchor: #n1280441
- Companies mentioned: トータルビューティーカンパニー uka、uka、ukainn、ukafe

Facts:
- ¥8,800 or more, including tax
- 5 people

## The 2nd “パウ・パトロール” collaboration: A paw-some summer! Limited-edition candies and gummies go on sale July 2

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000560.000018984.html
- anchor: #n1280440
- Companies mentioned: PAPABUBBLE、パウ・パトロール、Spin Master Ltd、Viacom International Inc

Facts:
- Price including tax: 880 yen
- Price including tax: ¥590 each
- Thursday, July 2, 2026
- Founded in Barcelona in 2003

## [Could it be the NEXT panda?!] “Futaba the Shoebill: The Complete FANBOOK,” capturing all the appeal of shoebill idol Futaba, goes on sale July 1

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000570.000093966.html
- anchor: #n1280318
- Companies mentioned: 辰巳出版株式会社、掛川花鳥園、廣済堂出版、ライブ・パブリッシング、カンゼン

Facts:
- The 10 years from the time of arrival at the zoo to the present
- List price: 1,760 yen (base price 1,600 yen + tax)
- One of Japan’s largest greenhouses (7,000 square meters)
- Approximately 600 birds representing 100 species

## 3 winners of the New Voice Actor Award at the “第二十回 Voice Actor Awards (2025 fiscal year)” named as new narrators for “アニマックス” and “キッズステーション”!

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000577.000003633.html
- anchor: #n1280317
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アニマックスブロードキャスト・ジャパン、アニマックス、キッズステーション、日本音声製作者連盟、KADOKAWA、文化放送、小学館集英社プロダクション

Facts:
- Distribution will begin sequentially from August 2026

## [Gemini now lets users manage Google Business Profiles, among other updates] Free release of Google Maps and Google Business Profile updates (June 2026 edition)

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000582.000037205.html
- anchor: #n1280316
- Companies mentioned: Google、Yahoo!プレイス、Appleマップ、株式会社カンリー、カンリー店舗集客、カンリー福利厚生

Facts:
- Information on approximately 130,000 or more stores

## [S.T.] Estée’s “Support Rescue Cats Project” campaign will donate cat litter products to animal rescue groups based on the number of social media actions

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000600.000010075.html
- anchor: #n1280315
- Companies mentioned: エステー株式会社、ペットメディア「sippo」

Facts:
- S.T. will donate 1 cat litter product to an animal rescue group for every 222 actions
- The cap is planned to be 1,000 items

## A first for the bridal industry! (*) Coverage also applies to cancellations due to flight cancellations or delays. “Wedding Comprehensive Coverage Insurance with a Special Rider for Resort Weddings” goes on sale Wednesday, July 1, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000602.000011086.html
- anchor: #n1280314
- Companies mentioned: ワタベウェディング株式会社、SBIリスタ少額短期保険株式会社

## Miniature Life: Tatsuya Tanaka’s World of Reimagining Objects, “MINIATURE LIFE Exhibition 2,” to be held at the Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000603.000073351.html
- anchor: #n1280313
- Companies mentioned: 北海道新聞社、HTB北海道テレビ

Facts:
- More than 3.2 million visitors in Japan and overseas to date
- Approximately 180 works on display
- Instagram followers (@tanaka_tatsuya) exceed 4 million
- General admission: 1,500 yen
- University and high school students: ¥800
- Junior high and elementary school students: ¥500

## Akippa to operate official parking for the “第74回 Shinmachi Shinshu Summer Fireworks Festival”

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000604.000016205.html
- anchor: #n1280312
- Companies mentioned: akippa株式会社、信州新町納涼大会実行委員会

Facts:
- Approximately 4,000 fireworks
- 500 lanterns
- August 15, 2026 (Sat.)
- Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:00
- Current cumulative membership stands at 5.4 million
- More than 55,000 locations available nationwide at any time

## Akippa to operate official parking for the “Tokai Festival Fireworks Display”

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000605.000016205.html
- anchor: #n1280311
- Companies mentioned: akippa株式会社、東海市観光協会、東海市、東海商工会議所

Facts:
- The event will be held in 東海市, Aichi Prefecture, on Saturday, August 8, 2026
- Approximately 4,000 fireworks will be launched
- Established: February 2, 2009
- Capital: 2 billion yen (including capital reserve)
- Current cumulative membership stands at 5.4 million

## “ウコンの力” launches 2nd LINE promotional DX campaign aimed at building habits, following a campaign that gained 100,000 friends and achieved a record number of entries

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000608.000011255.html
- anchor: #n1280310
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイリッジ、株式会社Qoil、ハウスウェルネスフーズ株式会社、ウコンの力

Facts:
- Gained approximately 10万 friends
- Participated in the campaign 3 times in total
- “Eraberu Pay” worth up to ¥50,000
- A total value of 555万円

## Shop Channel’s consolidated sales for fiscal 2025: 1,700億円

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000614.000003563.html
- anchor: #n1280309
- Companies mentioned: ジュピターショップチャンネル株式会社、BS朝日、テレビ朝日グループ、ロッピングライフ、日本対がん協会、一般社団法人 放送サービス高度化推進協会

Facts:
- Consolidated sales were 1,700億円
- 101.1% year on year
- The number of households able to watch Shop Channel 24 hours a day is 3,210万 households
- 3,215万 households
- Broadcast time on commercial BS stations is 75 hours per week
- 84 hours per week
- The number of devices capable of receiving 4K8K satellite broadcasts: 2,573万
- Page views were 124% of the previous year

## 【ヌーラボ調査】約7割が「人数増で業務負荷増」と回答、チーム管理の限界は平均24.5人に

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000618.000025423.html
- anchor: #n1280308
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヌーラボ、Backlog

Facts:
- 約7割（66.3%）が、チーム人数増加によって「業務や進捗管理の負荷が増えた」と回答
- The figure rose to 81.5% among those with leadership experience
- The average team size at which management starts to become difficult is 24.5 people
- “Checking progress (48.2%)”
- “Meetings and check-ins to understand the situation (45.8%)”
- “Responding to individual inquiries from team members (44.8%)”
- Even for teams of “50 or more,” the average settled at 33.8 people

## [Nulab survey] The barriers to DX adoption are not limited to a talent shortage; “work being dependent on specific individuals” and “unclear objectives and goals” rank among the top challenges

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000619.000025423.html
- anchor: #n1280307
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヌーラボ、株式会社ネオマーケティング

Facts:
- The share of people involved in DX work reached 72.3%
- “A shortage of personnel and staff able to promote DX (35.3%)”
- “Work being dependent on specific individuals (26.0%)”
- “Work is moving forward while the objectives and goals of process improvement remain unclear (25.5%)”
- “Using AI and automation in work (42.2%)”
- “Integrating and organizing data (33.1%)”
- “Visualizing and organizing workflows and processes (31.8%)”

## The Human Resources and Education Business Unit of 日本経済新聞社 to hold “HR Transformation Summit 2026” jointly with リンクアンドモチベーション

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000648.000011115.html
- anchor: #n1280306
- Companies mentioned: 日本経済新聞社、リンクアンドモチベーション、レゾナック・ホールディングス

Facts:
- More than 22,000 business professionals have participated to date
- In-depth discussions will unfold across all 10 sessions

## アルペングループ signs official sponsorship agreement with セレッソ大阪

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000656.000042346.html
- anchor: #n1280305
- Companies mentioned: アルペングループ、セレッソ大阪、スポーツデポ

Facts:
- Capital: 15.1 billion yen
- Sales: 268.6 billion yen
- Ordinary profit: 10.4 billion yen

## カインズ、黄金ラガービールが発売から1か月で販売30万本突破 感謝を込めて期間限定で1本125円に値下げ

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000668.000008255.html
- anchor: #n1280304
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カインズ

Facts:
- Cumulative sales have surpassed 300,000 units
- 125 yen, including tax
- 2,980 yen per case of 24
- 266 stores across 29 prefectures

## 【株式会社CIO】Announces the 3rd batch of products eligible for Amazon Prime Day on Amazon! Popular CIO silicone cables and more will be available at special prices!

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000669.000043212.html
- anchor: #n1280303
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CIO、Amazon、Amazon.com, Inc.

Facts:
- Even including the battery, it weighs just 100 g
- Up to 8 hours of continuous playback on a full charge
- Supports PD fast charging up to 240W
- Also supports USB 2.0 data transfer (up to 480 Mbps)
- Supports HDMI 2.0 and up to 4K 60Hz (18Gbps)
- Supports high output of 100W and USB-PD
- Passed 30000 bend tests

## On sale today: July's latest releases from Earth Star Luna

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000675.000101562.html
- anchor: #n1280302
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アース・スター エンターテイメント、Amazon

Facts:
- Goes on sale Wednesday, July 1

## 世界初！トヨタグループの公式アップサイクルグッズショップ「ALL TOYOTA CIRCULAR STORE」が中部国際空港セントレアにオープン！

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000690.000024522.html
- anchor: #n1280301
- Companies mentioned: トヨタグループ、豊田通商株式会社、豊田合成株式会社、トヨタ紡織株式会社、中部国際空港株式会社

Facts:
- Store area: approximately 52 m²
- “Tsugi-Craft 9-Handbag Large” / 100,980 yen (tax included)
- Folding step stool (100 kg load capacity)
- Number of employees: 293

## 【香川ファイブアローズ】Announcement of the 2026-27 season team staff

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000713.000060406.html
- anchor: #n1280300
- Companies mentioned: 香川ファイブアローズ、B.ONE、あなぶきアリーナ香川

Facts:
- 2026-27 season

## 【NHKカルチャー】Now accepting online registrations! Naoki Sanada to discuss “the words of today” at a special talk event. A new stage awaits after 10 years since his debut and 5 years since his major-label debut.

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000715.000071793.html
- anchor: #n1280299
- Companies mentioned: NHKカルチャー、日本レコード大賞

Facts:
- 10 years since debut
- 5th anniversary of major-label debut
- Course fee: Members and nonmembers (membership not required), 3,850 yen (tax included)

## Asuene opens its Nagoya office today; commemorative event to be held on July 10

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000716.000058538.html
- anchor: #n1280298
- Companies mentioned: アスエネ株式会社、名古屋テレビ放送株式会社、メ〜テレ、トヨタ自動車株式会社、三井物産株式会社、Carbon EX、ASUENE VERITAS、Anyflow、NZero

Facts:
- Business operations begin: July 1, 2026
- Time: 16:00-19:00
- Capital: 8.3 billion yen (including capital surplus)

## G LION GROUP announces a new brand strategy at a milestone marking its 40th anniversary

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000735.000036445.html
- anchor: #n1280297
- Companies mentioned: G LION GROUP、ジーライオングループ、BMW、Archicept City

Facts:
- Since its founding in 1986
- This year marks 40 years since its founding
- Authorized dealer business for 34 brands
- 6 experience areas
- Group employees: 5,792
- Group companies: 163
- Group locations: 503 stores
- Fiscal 2025 revenue: 462.8 billion yen

## 毎日の戦いを支える特別な相棒が登場！ディズニー＆ピクサー映画最新作『トイ・ストーリー５』限定デザインネクタイ９種をP.S.FAから７月３日（金）発売決定！

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000743.000030981.html
- anchor: #n1280296
- Companies mentioned: はるやま商事株式会社、P.S.FA、ディズニー、ピクサー、和商

Facts:
- 【Price】2,990 yen (before tax)
- Starting Friday, July 3, 2026

## Extra-scary recommended books chosen by librarians! Nippon Shuppan Hanbai Library Selection Center to announce the “Scary Book Awards 2026” on July 1!

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000754.000023227.html
- anchor: #n1280295
- Companies mentioned: 日本出版販売株式会社、PHP研究所、小峰書店、新日本出版社、双葉社

Facts:
- 78 scary books have been nominated
- Library professionals from across Japan (851 people)
- Wednesday, July 1, 2026
- 2026年5月7日（木）～6月14日（日）

## Ryo Yoshizawa to appear as a special guest on “Sky presents Hayato Kakizawa's Kakinoki-zaka Radio”! Two weeks of broadcasts featuring behind-the-scenes stories from rehearsals for the musical “Dear Evan Hansen” and more

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000755.000040629.html
- anchor: #n1280294
- Companies mentioned: 朝日放送ラジオ株式会社、TBSラジオ、ABCラジオ、Sky Group、ホリプロ

Facts:
- The show, which begins its run on July 25
- August 23 (Sun.)
- Saturday, August 29
- Sunday, Sept. 6
- Thursday， September 10

## “Stepmother's Wisdom,” the grand prize winner of “Everyone's Choice!! E-Comic Awards 2026” (アルファポリス), is being made into a music video featuring vocals by Nagi Yanagi, with music composed by 白神真志朗 and production by Shota Horie (PHYZ)!

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000759.000009284.html
- anchor: #n1280293
- Companies mentioned: NTTソルマーレ株式会社、アルファポリス、PHYZ、MangaPlaza、シーモアコミックス

Facts:
- More than 40 million monthly users
- More than 1.89 million titles, primarily comics
- More than 2,400 original comics
- More than 4.42 million customer reviews, among the largest collections in the industry
- More than 61,000 free titles
- More than 1,400 special offers

## ファミリーマートが「楽天市場」の「SPU」対象サービスに参加記念「SPU」の条件達成と「楽天ペイ」での支払いで「ファミチキ」がもらえるキャンペーンを実施

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000759.000057042.html
- anchor: #n1280292
- Companies mentioned: ファミリーマート、楽天ペイメント、楽天市場、楽天ペイ、楽天ポイントカード、楽天Edy、楽天キャッシュ

Facts:
- Monthly purchases of at least ¥3,000 (including tax)
- Free coupon for “Famichiki (boneless)” for 20,000 winners selected by lottery
- Monthly earning limit: 500 points (limited-time points)

## 9 teams selected for “01Start Phase 9,” a business plan contest by 三菱地所 and 01Booster!

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000807.000016550.html
- anchor: #n1280291
- Companies mentioned: 三菱地所、株式会社ゼロワンブースター、株式会社be-FULL、株式会社聴脳科学総合研究所、株式会社バーニャカウダ、株式会社U-DAKE、Opero株式会社、株式会社NERON、株式会社コネプラ、株式会社タンソーマンGX、合同会社CYCLER、日本Eカート株式会社、ユナイテッド株式会社

Facts:
- Winners can use Yurakucho's “SAAI” free of charge for approximately 1 year
- Held on June 15, 2026

## 【For elementary school students】From “a summer of playing games” to “a summer of making games.” NIJINアカデミー江東大島校 to hold a 3-day summer school in small groups

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000826.000099150.html
- anchor: #n1280290
- Companies mentioned: NIJINアカデミー江東大島校、株式会社NIJIN、NIJINアカデミー

Facts:
- Small groups of up to 4 participants
- Participation fee: 27,500 yen (tax included)
- More than 750 students enrolled nationwide (as of April 2026)

## Gaiax partners with Ehime Prefecture and SPC to hold generative AI workshops for elementary and junior high school students at 3 venues in the prefecture

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000829.000003955.html
- anchor: #n1280289
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ガイアックス、株式会社エス・ピー・シー

Facts:
- Held at 3 venues in the prefecture
- First 30 parent-child pairs; 2 people per pair
- First 30 applicants
- Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026

## 【Osaka・Shinsaibashi】Aquarium Italian restaurant 心斎橋ライム to reopen July 1 with an even more spectacular aquarium setting

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000839.000026745.html
- anchor: #n1280288
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オペレーションファクトリー、心斎橋ライム、イタリア・カプート社

Facts:
- Aquarium seating expanded from 45 to 54 seats
- Lunch service used by approximately 60,000 people annually
- 20 varieties of house-made bread
- 3 varieties of house-made oven-baked pizza
- Beef stew tenderly braised in red wine ¥1,990 (tax included)
- 100% Australian Black Angus beef hamburger steak with soft-cooked egg ¥2,190 (tax included)
- Herb-grilled chicken with cream sauce and eggplant Bolognese ¥2,290 (tax included)
- Australian beef skirt steak and fried oysters from Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture ¥2,490 (tax included)
- 100% Australian Black Angus beef hamburger steak and salmon gratin ¥2,490 (tax included)
- 4-item main plate (salmon gratin, skirt steak, grilled chicken, eggplant Bolognese) ¥2,590 (tax included)
- Per person

## “【Department Stores】No-Lose Campaign! Chance to Win Up to 10,000 d POINTS”

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000851.000118641.html
- anchor: #n1280287
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NTTドコモ、井筒屋、小田急百貨店、川徳、京王百貨店、佐賀玉屋、ジェイアール東海髙島屋、髙島屋グループ、福屋、藤崎

Facts:
- Up to 10,000 points
- 10 points or more in total
- 10 people
- 100 winners
- 5 points

## First collaboration between Maison de FLEUR and Ishiyowachan! Special collaboration items go on sale Saturday, July 18♪

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000866.000018631.html
- anchor: #n1280286
- Companies mentioned: サンエックス株式会社、株式会社ストライプインターナショナル、Maison de FLEUR

Facts:
- It currently has more than 100,000 followers on X
- Ishiyowachan bag charm: 3,850 yen (tax included)
- Ishiyowachan plush toy: 4,400 yen (tax included)
- Ishiyowachan shoulder bag: 7,000 yen (tax included)
- Ishiyowachan square tote: ¥8,800 (tax included)
- Ishiyowachan embroidered shoulder charm: ¥4,950 (tax included)
- Ishiyowachan towel handkerchief: ¥1,870 (tax included)

## Komeri supports customers' everyday lives with approximately 2,000 items under its “Low Prices Every Day” commitment!

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000869.000079052.html
- anchor: #n1280285
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コメリ、Petami、ナチュラルシーズン、アテーナライフ、BreezyGreen

Facts:
- Approximately 2,000 items
- ¥298 each (tax included)
- ¥3,980 each (tax included)
- 1,980 yen (tax included)
- ¥498 each (tax included)
- 1,234 stores

## Enjoy a summer outing in princess style! ABC-MART is holding the “DISNEY FROZEN SUMMER” sticker giveaway campaign!

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000875.000074055.html
- anchor: #n1280284
- Companies mentioned: ABC-MART、株式会社エービーシー・マート、Disney

Facts:
- July 1, 2026
- 3,190 yen (tax included)
- 11,000 yen (tax included)

## Notice of the start of applications for the new “Welcome Regular Deposit” product

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000886.000000157.html
- anchor: #n1280283
- Companies mentioned: ソニー銀行株式会社、ソニー銀行

Facts:
- Starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026

## Notice of a campaign offering cash or ANA miles for foreign-currency transfers to Sony Bank

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000887.000000157.html
- anchor: #n1280282
- Companies mentioned: ソニー銀行株式会社、ANA

Facts:
- Starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026

## Notice of Sony account support launching on Sony Bank CONNECT

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000889.000000157.html
- anchor: #n1280281
- Companies mentioned: ソニー銀行株式会社、ソニーグループ株式会社

Facts:
- Starting Tuesday, June 30, 2026

## Launch of the new “Yen Rich Program”: the ordinary yen deposit interest rate will rise to a maximum of 0.70% per year (0.557% after tax), depending on transactions; the 2nd installment of the 25th anniversary campaign will also run at the same time

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000890.000000157.html
- anchor: #n1280280
- Companies mentioned: ソニー銀行株式会社、Peanuts Worldwide、ソニーグループ、チャールズ M.シュルツ氏、Apple TV

Facts:
- 5,000 people

## Notice of a credit card loan interest cashback campaign

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000891.000000157.html
- anchor: #n1280279
- Companies mentioned: ソニー銀行株式会社

Facts:
- Full cashback on up to 3 months' worth of interest
- Full cashback on up to 1 month's worth of interest

## Finalists announced for exclusive model audition “Miss Seventeen 2026”: 10 finalists selected from 2,692 applicants

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000900.000011454.html
- anchor: #n1280278
- Companies mentioned: 集英社、Seventeen、Hearts2Hearts

Facts:
- 10 finalists
- 1人1日1回3名までの投票

## Yu Sekiguchi appointed as the new editor-in-chief of Richesse（リシェス）

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000903.000008128.html
- anchor: #n1280277
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハースト婦人画報社、Richesse（リシェス）、Richesse Digital、HODINKEE Japan、HODINKEE Magazine Japan Edition、Esquire、Women’s Health、ハースト・デジタル・ジャパン、ELLE SHOP（エル・ショップ）、HEARST made （ハーストメイド）、HEARST Data Solutions（ハースト データ ソリューションズ）

Facts:
- Effective July 1, 2026
- Over the past 2 years
- Over 14 years
- 15th anniversary of its launch
- 40 countries worldwide
- Founded in 2016
- First published in 1905

## 20年以上のロングセラー メディアの銘品が進化！大人の肌悩みをカバーし“やわつや”肌仕上がりに 高保湿クリームファンデーションが9月26日（土）発売

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000904.000016220.html
- anchor: #n1280276
- Companies mentioned: カネボウ化粧品、株式会社カネボウ化粧品、media、メディア、ファミリーマート

Facts:
- Launching October 12 (Monday)
- 5 colors in total
- 25g / SPF22・PA++
- ¥1,540 each (tax included)
- 3 colors in total
- 10g / SPF22・PA++
- 715 yen each (tax included)

## “10チャン あたりま縁日 IN大須” to be held! Special event coming to Osu on September 12 (Saturday) and 13 (Sunday)

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000917.000014948.html
- anchor: #n1280275
- Companies mentioned: テレビ愛知、あばれる君、OSUコス、SAKETOMO、大須商店街連盟、名古屋市

Facts:
- [Dates and times] September 12 (Saturday) and September 13 (Sunday), 2026
- The program will air from 12:30 p.m. on September 12 (Saturday)

## 横浜国立大学の学生と日本旅行が共同企画！関内の未来を創る体験型謎解きツアー『タイムトラベル2026 in 関内』を8月22日に開催

- Published: 2026-07-01T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001003.000004858.html
- anchor: #n1280274
- Companies mentioned: 日本旅行、横浜国立大学、BASEGATE横浜関内、横浜シティガイド協会

Facts:
- Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026
- ¥2,500 per person
- Currently has approximately 3,000 members nationwide