# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-01 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 10 of 15

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1321 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 98 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## The official puzzle game “[Oshi no Ko] Puzzle Star” launches the 2nd installment of its new pickup gacha [Rainy Drops] today, featuring Kana Arima and Ai as pickup characters!

- Published: 2026-07-01T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019669.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1281332
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、NHN、集英社、【推しの子】製作委員会

Facts:
- More than 23 million copies sold worldwide across the series
- From Wednesday, July 1
- July 16 (Thu.) 10:59
- Starting July 2 (Thu.)
- July 5 (Sun.) 10:59
- Starting July 4 (Sat.)
- Sunday, July 12

## The anime Nintama Rantaro teams up with ZOZOTOWN! A limited collection bringing “Nintama” into everyday life goes on sale starting July 8

- Published: 2026-07-01T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000558.000096287.html
- anchor: #n1281245
- Companies mentioned: ZOZOTOWN、株式会社ZOZO

Facts:
- Anime Nintama Rantaro × ZOZOTOWN T-shirt (available in 6 styles): 7,150 yen (tax included)
- Anime Nintama Rantaro × ZOZOTOWN sweatshirt (available in 2 styles): 8,800 yen (tax included)
- Anime Nintama Rantaro × ZOZOTOWN hoodie (available in 2 styles): 9,350 yen (tax included)
- Anime Nintama Rantaro × ZOZOTOWN shirt: 8,250 yen (tax included)
- Anime Nintama Rantaro × ZOZOTOWN cushion: 3,850 yen (tax included)

## Preorders open for newly illustrated “Winter Stroll ver.” goods from the TV anime Attack on Titan, including an extra-large acrylic stand!! Available from AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:59:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009226.000016064.html
- anchor: #n1281246
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS、講談社、「進撃の巨人」The Final Season製作委員会

Facts:
- Price: ¥7,678 each (tax included)
- Price: ¥385 each (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,980 each (tax included)
- Price: ¥990 each (tax included)

## 梨の隠れた逸品を発掘！「食べチョク全国梨グランプリ2026」出品者を全国から募集、過去受賞者は売上20倍超も

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:58:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000476.000025043.html
- anchor: #n1281247
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビビッドガーデン、食べチョク、Vivid TABLE

Facts:
- Limited to the first 80 entries
- 1.35 million users
- 11,500 registered producers
- Approximately 50,000 carefully selected items listed

## Orders begin for collaboration items from the anime Berserk: The Golden Age Arc – MEMORIAL EDITION × “shica-ke,” and more, at “AMNIBUS,” which sells original anime and manga merchandise.

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:57:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009232.000016064.html
- anchor: #n1281248
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS、shica-ke、meagratia、白泉社、BERSERK FILM PARTNERS

Facts:
- Price: ¥49,500 (tax included)
- Price: ¥14,850 (tax included)
- Price: ¥8,778 each (tax included)

## Launching the Raku-Mente Stick cordless stick vacuum cleaner, model PV-BG1000R, with an automatic dust-collection dock

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:57:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000250.000027680.html
- anchor: #n1281249
- Companies mentioned: 日立グローバルライフソリューションズ株式会社、日立

Facts:
- Lightweight design with a standard weight of 1.4 kg when used as a stick vacuum
- 自動ごみ収集ドックのごみ捨ては約2か月に1回
- 本体のお手入れも約2か月に1回
- Recycled plastic makes up at least 10% by weight of the plastic materials used in the product
- During operation of the automatic dust-collection dock: about 63 dB

## 新潟県 launches the “#えだまめ県新潟” posting campaign on Instagram and X starting July 1 (Wednesday)

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:56:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000186215.html
- anchor: #n1281250
- Companies mentioned: 新潟県、Instagram、X

Facts:
- 枝豆の作付面積で全国1位を誇る
- Its shipment volume ranks only 7th nationwide
- 5 winners will be selected by lottery to receive 1.5 kg of “Kurosaki Chamame,” branded edamame from Niigata
- 1.5 kg of “Kurosaki Chamame,” branded edamame from Niigata

## A safe, long-lasting cooling experience powered by a quasi-solid-state battery. The BrightStar handheld fan launches on CAMPFIRE at 11 a.m. on July 8 (Wednesday). Sign up now for up to 35% off!

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:54:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000184990.html
- anchor: #n1281251
- Companies mentioned: BrightStar、CAMPFIRE、株式会社RT

Facts:
- Up to 35% off
- Airflow of at least 156% compared with previous models
- Up to 10 hours of continuous use
- Supports Type-C fast charging in about 2 hours
- Lasts about 4 times longer than previous models
- Operates stably at temperatures up to about 80°C
- Quiet design at just 20 dB

## 【音響芸術専門学校 × Bob Foundation】LINE stickers featuring new character “OneTwo,” depicting the everyday life of audio staff, are now available.

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:53:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000185051.html
- anchor: #n1281252
- Companies mentioned: 学校法人東京芸術学園、音響芸術専門学校、Bob Foundation、DAILY BOB

Facts:
- More than 50 years of history
- 16 sticker designs
- More than 4 million views

## 【25th anniversary】ジーピーオンライン unveils “Shibi,” its official character co-created with illustrator YAMADA ZOMBIE

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:52:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000072361.html
- anchor: #n1281253
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジーピーオンライン、YAMADA ZOMBIE

Facts:
- 25th anniversary
- Founded in 2000

## 【A summer vacation research project, too】Experience an experiment on napkin absorbency! “First Period Class” for parents and children to be held in Shibuya on August 2

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:52:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000052754.html
- anchor: #n1281254
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジョコネ。、SivanS株式会社、KAANE

Facts:
- The event will be held on August 2, 2026 (Sunday), at SivanS Lab in Shibuya, Tokyo
- 【Capacity】40 groups
- 【Early-bird ticket】¥2,000 (limited to the first 20 groups; available for applications through July 15 (Wednesday))
- 【Regular ticket】¥3,000
- 【Additional ticket (for an additional child)】¥500

## Jointly developing an AI platform with IBM Japan to enhance decision-making in vessel operations

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:52:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000567.000092744.html
- anchor: #n1281255
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社商船三井、日本アイ・ビー・エム株式会社、MOL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDIA PVT. LTD.

Facts:
- Integrating information on the status of the company’s operating vessels 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

## Promoting visits to the town by visitors to its 2 major resorts, aiming to attract 1 million tourists by 2030

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:51:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000110.000130197.html
- anchor: #n1281256
- Companies mentioned: 長野県富士見町、富士見パノラマリゾート、富士見高原リゾート、ENJOY!FUJIMI、空の恵みが届く町

Facts:
- 富士見町 is home to 2 major resorts that attract about 900,000 visitors a year
- ¥300 sightseeing-area discount vouchers usable at about 70 stores in town
- ¥300 sightseeing-area discount voucher
- ¥300 discount voucher usable on purchases of ¥1,000 or more, including tax
- Number of vouchers to be distributed: 25,000
- Population of about 14,000

## The PS version of Metaphor: ReFantazio is up to 60% off—the biggest discount ever! アトラス’s “July PICK UP Sale” is underway

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:50:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007494.000005397.html
- anchor: #n1281257
- Companies mentioned: アトラス、セガ

Facts:
- 50%
- 70%
- Through July 15, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Through July 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

## 【CCBT】Applications open through July 6 (Monday)｜CCBT seeks participants for “Future Ideations Camp,” an intensive short-term workshop to be held in August

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:50:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001076.000038211.html
- anchor: #n1281258
- Companies mentioned: CCBT、京都精華大学、LINEヤフー、DRIFTERS INTERNATIONAL、precog、Synflux、アダチプレス、フィルムアート社、A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE

Facts:
- Recruitment: approximately 20 people
- Imagining fashion 30 years from now
- Dates: August 7, 2026 (Friday)–August 11 (Tuesday, national holiday)
- Project exhibition 【open to the public】: August 13 (Thursday)–August 16 (Sunday)
- Application deadline: July 6, 2026 (Monday), strictly enforced

## Kaiyodo’s directly operated store “ホビーロビー大阪” to open in Shinsekai, Osaka, on July 17, 2026 (Friday)!

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000076.000125641.html
- anchor: #n1281262
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社海洋堂、ホビーロビー大阪

Facts:
- The store will open on July 17, 2026 (Friday), in Shinsekai, Naniwa Ward, Osaka
- Business hours: 11:00–19:00
- ※On opening day only (July 17), hours are 13:00–19:00

## “ZEAL ATHLETIC CLUB,” a membership community focused on physical and mental health capital, officially launches

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000146700.html
- anchor: #n1281261
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ZEAL、ZEAL ATHLETIC CLUB、ZEAL BOXING FITNESS

## 日本政府 decides to provide UNICEF with US$1.5 million in emergency grant aid in response to the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Middle East

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000090848.html
- anchor: #n1281260
- Companies mentioned: UNICEF、UNICEF東京事務所、日本政府、国連児童基金、国連、国際協力機構（JICA）

Facts:
- US$1.5 million in emergency grant aid
- More than 1,200 children have been killed or injured
- More than 770,000 children have been repeatedly exposed to violence, loss and displacement
- A total of 34,000 people, including 14,573 children, will benefit from the assistance
- More than 190 countries and regions
- Includes 32 countries and regions

## にぎりの徳兵衛イオンモール東浦店 celebrates its 1st anniversary, thanking customers for their continued patronage with domestically caught fresh bluefin tuna at lunch and a live fish-cutting show at dinner! ≪Held every Saturday in July≫

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000725.000043111.html
- anchor: #n1281259
- Companies mentioned: にぎりの徳兵衛、イオンモール東浦店、コロワイドグループ、株式会社アトム

Facts:
- Every Saturday on July 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2026
- Around 12 noon
- 夜17時半頃～
- Starting July 1 (Wednesday)
- A planned 2,000 coupons will be distributed

## 【Kakaku.com Insurance】Announces its July 2026 popular insurance rankings!

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:45:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000185.000046274.html
- anchor: #n1281263
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カカクコム・インシュアランス、ジェイアイ傷害火災、ライフネット生命、SBI生命、FWD生命、チューリッヒ生命、はなさく生命、第一ネオ生命、ソニー損保、日新火災、三井住友海上、エイチ・エス損保、FPC、リトルファミリー少額短期保険、アクサ損害保険、三井ダイレクト損保、楽天損保、東京海上日動

Facts:
- Coverage of up to 100% applies when the earthquake insurance amount is set at 50% of the fire insurance amount
- 70 insurance companies in total
- Breakdown: 28 life insurance companies

## 【GUCCI】グッチ Beauty presents an exclusive makeup collection alongside Gucci Flora Gorgeous Orchid Eau de Parfum Intense

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000110943.html
- anchor: #n1282710
- Companies mentioned: グッチ、マイリー・サイラス、ヴィットリオ・アッコルネロ

Facts:
- 10 ml ¥5,170
- 30 ml ¥12,540
- 50 ml ¥17,820
- 100 ml ¥24,970
- グッチ Flora Eye Palette (Sunset Orchid), 14 g, ¥12,100
- グッチ Rouge de Beauté Brillant (Limited Edition) 122 Eliza Ginger, 1.8 g, ¥6,930
- グッチ Rouge de Beauté Brillant (Limited Edition) 130 Elsa Hazel, 1.8 g, ¥6,930

## 浦和大学 adds the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award to its 10th Toy Contest! Entries open to high school students nationwide starting July 1

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000185780.html
- anchor: #n1281821
- Companies mentioned: 浦和大学、学校法人九里学園、文部科学省、埼玉県、さいたま市、埼玉高速鉄道、イオン浦和美園、和歌山県立田辺高等学校、北海道おといねっぷ美術工芸高等学校、工学院大学附属高等学校、埼玉県立大宮工業高等学校、埼玉県立大宮科学技術高等学校

Facts:
- 10th Toy Contest
- More than 7,000 applications to date
- 73 schools nationwide
- 668 works submitted
- 1 work from all categories
- Ages 1–6
- July 1, 2026
- Commercialized in 2023
- 1946

## Launch of TRAME（トラム）, a platform for creating fashion brands

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000168859.html
- anchor: #n1281820
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WannaBe、TRAME

Facts:
- Aiming to launch 15 brands in 5 years
- Aiming to generate sales of 4 billion yen

## YURiiRO launches its first men’s care brand, YURiiRO GENTLE（ユリイロ ジェントル）, introducing a new line focused on men’s personal hygiene

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000175902.html
- anchor: #n1281819
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社E-seeds、YURiiRO、YURiiRO GENTLE

Facts:
- Volume: 100 mL
- Regular price: 7,755 yen (tax included)
- Capacity: 200 mL
- Regular price: 4,928 yen (tax included)

## In an era when brand experiences become media: Insights from 4 domestic and international case studies on designing experiences that naturally generate UGC

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000183977.html
- anchor: #n1281807
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社manage4、Gap Inc.、#FR2、群馬県、Yope

Facts:
- An archive of approximately 1,000 domestic and international marketing case studies
- Google searches up 5,000%
- More than 2,000 people lined up at the prefectural government office

## 豊島区での実証実験を経て、いよいよ離島初開催！ソフマップ、奄美市との協定に基づき「遠隔スマホ相談会」を実施

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000185677.html
- anchor: #n1281806
- Companies mentioned: ソフマップ、奄美市

Facts:
- Reservations are now being accepted
- Smartphone consultation session
- Smartphone workshop
- Remote smartphone consultation session

## AI call center automatically arranges transportation for hospital visits and discharges

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000150272.html
- anchor: #n1281805
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社VISTA、秋田市

Facts:
- Akita Prefecture has Japan’s highest aging rate at 40.3% (as of July 2025), making it the first prefecture to exceed 40%
- Arranging 1 case requires calls to 3–5 companies, taking anywhere from tens of minutes to several hours
- Reach the AI reception desk via the “AI Reservation” button in the web app or by calling the external number (050-1807-9923)

## Notice on completion of the transition to a holding company structure, change of trade name, and executive structure

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000185678.html
- anchor: #n1281804
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SAKIGAKEホールディングス、株式会社魁力屋、株式会社エムピーキッチン、株式会社グランキュイジーヌ、台湾魁力屋国際股份有限公司

Facts:
- Transition to a holding company structure effective today (July 1, 2026)

## Cherish Studio joins Space Market’s first co-branded project, aiming to enhance the value of a photography experience that users can enjoy with peace of mind

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000101621.html
- anchor: #n1281803
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TwinStars、株式会社スペースマーケット、Cherish Studio

Facts:
- 2,000 yen off
- Orders of ¥10,000 or more
- First 50 people
- All 15 studios

## Niigata Prefecture Digital Talent Reskilling Support Program: “Digital Technology Fundamentals Course” opens July 1, launching all 9 courses, including generative AI and business automation

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000128603.html
- anchor: #n1281802
- Companies mentioned: パジュ・ブレーン株式会社、地域イノベーション共創基盤株式会社、BSNアイネット、グローカルマーケティング

Facts:
- All 9 courses
- More than 600 people have taken the courses to date
- ¥2,900 (tax included)

## OH26株式会社 to hold a Tanabata Festival on July 7 in EveCafe, an adults-only community on Roblox

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000138980.html
- anchor: #n1281801
- Companies mentioned: OH26株式会社、ZehnStudio26、Roblox、EveCafe

Facts:
- A Tanabata Festival event will be held on July 7, 2026
- July 7, 2026, from 21:00

## 【大阪市】西成区で28年続く葬儀会館、大阪祭典玉出ファミリーホールが7月11日（土）新たにグランドオープン

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000164942.html
- anchor: #n1281800
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大阪祭典、株式会社レクスト関西グループ、大阪祭典

Facts:
- 大阪府下で22カ所の葬儀場を運営する大阪祭典
- Approximately 3 minutes on foot from Tamade Station on the Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line
- 大阪祭典の会員制度「OSプレミアム会員」にご入会いただいた方は10,000円の入会金が半額の5,000円になります
- The membership fee per person drops from 5,000 yen to 3,500 yen
- おふたり同時加入の場合、OSプレミアム会員の入会金を一人あたり6,500円OFF

## Launch of a “paper sanitary bag” designed to help reduce plastic use

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000186128.html
- anchor: #n1281799
- Companies mentioned: 日本製紙株式会社

Facts:
- 2 types

## Home-visit dental care Ihana Group implements an “organization that doesn’t put decisions on hold” with always-on Google Meet connections

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000151611.html
- anchor: #n1281798
- Companies mentioned: Ihana訪問歯科グループ、Google Meet、株式会社Foodie、医歯薬出版

Facts:
- Communicating with multiple professions (perceived burden)
- Connection and reassurance
- List price: 9,900 yen (tax included)

## Proud Engine to introduce its “AI and DX Self-Study Support Program” starting July 1

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000087719.html
- anchor: #n1281797
- Companies mentioned: プラウドエンジン株式会社

Facts:
- We will subsidize up to 50,000 yen per month

## Kyoyuzen brand ＳＯＯ-ソマル- announces tickets with an original-pattern ofuki cloth for the “浮世絵スーパークリエイター 歌川国芳展”

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000099073.html
- anchor: #n1281796
- Companies mentioned: ＳＯＯ-ソマル-、セブン-イレブン、歌川国芳展

Facts:
- Price: General admission ticket with a Kyoyuzen “ofuki” cloth, 3,000 yen (tax included)
- Original-pattern “ofuki” cloths have been available since Friday, April 10, 2026, from the multipurpose copiers at セブン-イレブン stores.
- This exhibition presents approximately 200 works across 6 genres, including such hugely famous works as “相馬の古内裏,” “みかけハこハゐがとんだいゝ人だ,” and “其まゝ地口猫飼好五十三疋,” as well as works that showcase his exceptionally rare talent, offering an accessible look at Kuniyoshi’s wide-ranging career.

## <Event Report> Kirin “Hyoketsu®︎ Ice Magic 2026” Preview Media Experience Event Held; Hyoketsu®︎ fans FRUITS ZIPPER member Ruka Nakagawa and comedy duo シソンヌ appear!

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000118937.html
- anchor: #n1281795
- Companies mentioned: キリンビール株式会社、FRUITS ZIPPER、シソンヌ

Facts:
- For 3 days, from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5
- A record-high total of 13 products renewed
- Ticket: 500 yen (tax included), 3-course experience + souvenir (1 350 ml can of Sicilian lemon drink)

## Amazingly crisp and crunchy on the outside, magically soft and gooey inside. “フライドポテト井上式,” a premium French fry brand that turns the concept of fries on its head, arrives at the Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Food Collection

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000176077.html
- anchor: #n1281794
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ルレイオ、フライドポテト井上式、maison tale.、とかち井上農場

Facts:
- Snow-cellar-aged May Queen potato with butter, “二冬越”: 501 yen (tax included)
- Sugar content is approximately 9 degrees
- Sugar content is approximately 12 degrees

## 株式会社Create BioVentures strengthens its support system for bringing drug discovery seeds from academia into practical use

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000185384.html
- anchor: #n1281793
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Create BioVentures、国立成育医療研究センター、日本製薬医学会、国際製薬医学会、DIA Japan、AMED

Facts:
- Effective July 1, 2026

## Cat-only pet hotel ねこべや reaches 20 locations nationwide, including directly operated and franchise locations

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000020227.html
- anchor: #n1281792
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ペチカ、ねこべや、ねこべやサロン、一般社団法人ペットフード協会

Facts:
- A total of 20 locations: 14 directly operated and 6 franchise locations
- There are 8.83 million cats kept as pets in Japan
- Compared with 7.05 million dogs
- 10 years and more than 50 million yen of trial and error
- Capital: 3.3 million yen (capital reserve: 10 million yen)

## Children’s articles come together in a single “big newspaper”! Applications open today for “Become a Student Newspaper Reporter and Cover Kinomoto,” in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000158987.html
- anchor: #n1281791
- Companies mentioned: 長浜市未来こども若者課、株式会社crevus design、中日新聞社、中尾 仁士

Facts:
- Monday, August 3, 2026
- 10:00〜15:30
- 20 people (first come, first served)

## 【新サイト開設】熊本・九州発 プレミアムなブランド鶏「やまうちの鶏」公式ブランドサイトを公開。

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000165445.html
- anchor: #n1281790
- Companies mentioned: やまうちフード株式会社、やまうちの鶏、やまうちグループ

Facts:
- Start date: July 1, 2026

## “Why Japan Crushes Global Companies” — Brand New director Akiko Nakajima reveals the formula for succeeding in the Japanese and U.S. markets in her first book

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000180640.html
- anchor: #n1281789
- Companies mentioned: Brand New、Google、スターバックス、Netflix、Ogilvy、17LIVE、Accenture、Philips、IBM、Nestlé、Amazon

Facts:
- Built a career over 24 years
- Revenue: 200 million yen (2nd fiscal period)

## SONO Moon Nagoya begins welcoming non-guests to its lobby lounge, previously reserved for hotel guests

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000182657.html
- anchor: #n1281788
- Companies mentioned: SONO Moon Nagoya、SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia、SONO International、Trinity Airways

Facts:
- Trial price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
- Craft beer and other alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase separately, starting at ¥800 (tax included).
- Number of rooms: 130 in total
- Floors: 10 above ground
- SONO Hotels & Resorts Asia operates 17 hotels in Thailand, Indonesia and Japan.
- More than 13 hotels in the development pipeline across Asia by 2029
- Against the backdrop of a portfolio of more than 14,500 rooms operated by SONO International in 7 countries worldwide

## Lines formed from the morning, and some products sold out within 30 minutes of opening! Kumagaya fruit market’s Kajo Tobikuma to offer limited-edition “Yumemomoka Roll” made with a rare peach variety

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000109481.html
- anchor: #n1281787
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 熊谷青果市場、株式会社おいしくどーぞ、熊谷青果市場 果匠とびくま

Facts:
- 価格：1本 2,580円（税込）
- 価格：1個 500円（税込）

## Food Growth Studio to hold “Food Growth Meetup #2” on July 15 (Wednesday), focused on food and inbound and outbound tourism

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000149563.html
- anchor: #n1281786
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Cremma、株式会社A1Growth、Food Growth Studio、アセットフロンティア株式会社、株式会社NEXT81、帆のる、YAICHI

Facts:
- To be held on July 15, 2026 (Wednesday) at Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) in Yurakucho
- Capacity: approximately 100 people

## アドバンサー株式会社 appoints M&Aクラウド founder Atsuhiro Oikawa as management advisor

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000036896.html
- anchor: #n1281785
- Companies mentioned: アドバンサー株式会社、M&Aクラウド、株式会社HITOAI、コグアップ株式会社、アドラボ株式会社、株式会社ディ・ポップスグループ

Facts:
- Group structure comprising 25 companies
- Produce 100 business professionals with OWNERSHIP
- Capital: 55 million yen
- Group total: ¥76 million

## 20 visits in its first 1 month since opening. Referrals and consultation requests continue from support organizations and medical institutions for クリエイティブラボ四条大宮, a Type B continuous employment support facility in Shijo-Omiya, Kyoto

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000173456.html
- anchor: #n1281784
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミライト、クリエイティブラボ四条大宮

Facts:
- Capacity: 20 people
- 7-minute walk
- 8 minutes on foot

## ミネラルZ 発酵カルシウムイオン, a liquid calcium supplement, reached 562% of its Makuake target. General sales begin July 1 at the official online store.

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000030562.html
- anchor: #n1281783
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エムマジック、Makuake

Facts:
- Reached 562% of the target
- 3-bottle set: ¥16,800
- 12-bottle set: ¥57,600
- Flat shipping fee: ¥1,200

## 「ジープ / プジョー / シトロエン / フィアット / アバルト足立」 to begin operations under シリウス株式会社

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000112082.html
- anchor: #n1281782
- Companies mentioned: シリウス株式会社、Stellantisジャパン株式会社、グラーツ・オートモーティブ・ホールディングス株式会社、ジープ、プジョー、シトロエン、フィアット、アバルト

Facts:
- Saturday, July 25, 2026
- Sunday, 26

## A new door opens, connecting Hokkaido with the world.

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000117206.html
- anchor: #n1281781
- Companies mentioned: REAX International株式会社、三井不動産リアルティ札幌株式会社

Facts:
- For 22 years

## Try the popular new sport of pickleball in Minami-Aoyama. Pickle9, an indoor sports space combining pickleball and golf, to hold its preview opening on July 1

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000063863.html
- anchor: #n1281780
- Companies mentioned: Loun9ine、Pickle9、FULLSWING

Facts:
- Grand opening on July 15, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Court rental: ¥9,000 and up (tax included) / 1 hour

## [Osaka, Ibaraki City] GRAVITATE OSAKA makes Japan’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge more accessible, with new rates from July 18

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000098634.html
- anchor: #n1281779
- Companies mentioned: Gravity Park Holdings 株式会社、Gravity Park Ibaraki株式会社、NPO法人地域活性化支援センター

Facts:
- Adult admission for junior high school students and older will drop from ¥1,650 to ¥1,500, a ¥150 discount
- Admission for elementary school students has been reduced from ¥1,100 to ¥750, a ¥350 discount
- ¥500 for junior high school students and older
- ¥250 for elementary school students
- Special price of ¥800
- Pair plan: ¥24,800 (tax included)
- ¥3,220 less than the regular price

## Funai Soken Agata FAS to hold an online seminar from July 22 on M&A and business performance improvement for golf driving ranges. A digest video will also be released on YouTube ahead of the event.

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000184273.html
- anchor: #n1281778
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社船井総研あがたFAS、株式会社カゴハラゴルフ、船井総研ホールディングス、あがたグローバル経営グループ

Facts:
- 1名あたり 11,000円（税込）
- Approximately 5-minute digest video

## ルーヴル・アブダビ announces the major events and exhibition schedule for the 2026-2027 season

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000055440.html
- anchor: #n1281762
- Companies mentioned: ルーヴル・アブダビ、アブダビ・メディアオフィス、リシャール・ミル、ALIPH、Museum of Art and Photography（MAP）

Facts:
- 4 exhibitions
- Approximately 30 works
- 10th anniversary of ALIPH’s founding

## PATLITE’s LR6-B2 stack light with Bluetooth(R) connectivity begins integration with Dimos’ blending and weighing system

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000073601.html
- anchor: #n1281761
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パトライト、株式会社ディモス

## Join ベルテックス静岡 official mascot Berty at the front lines supporting social infrastructure | I-Tech factory tour (Aug. 5, free, limited to 40 people)

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000129014.html
- anchor: #n1281760
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイ・テック、ベルテックス静岡

Facts:
- First 40 people
- August 5, 2026
- 14:00–15:30 (scheduled)

## Food Growth Studio to hold “Food Growth Meetup #2” on July 15 (Wednesday), focused on food and inbound and outbound tourism

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000145127.html
- anchor: #n1281759
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社A1Growth、株式会社Cremma、Food Growth Studio、アセットフロンティア株式会社、株式会社NEXT81

Facts:
- To be held on July 15, 2026 (Wednesday) at Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) in Yurakucho
- 日時：2026年7月15日（水）18:30-21:00（18:00開場）
- Capacity: approximately 100 people

## Morioka students promote skincare from an Iwate sake brewery in stores. Pop-up event to be held at monaka, a commercial facility near Morioka Bus Center

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000163898.html
- anchor: #n1281758
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社1684、MCL盛岡情報ビジネス＆デザイン専門学校（モリジョビ）、吾妻嶺酒造店

Facts:
- An Iwate sake brewery with a 340-year history
- July 4 (Saturday) and 5 (Sunday), 2026
- 10:00〜19:00
- Capital: 6 million yen

## Building that turns craftsmanship into a system to protect owners’ asset value

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000145512.html
- anchor: #n1281757
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社marukan、ユーミーらいふグループ

Facts:
- Hourly labor productivity in Japan’s construction industry (approximately ¥2,700)
- Average across all industries (approximately ¥5,700)
- 木造アパート1棟には約3,000箇所の金物
- Approximately 40,000 screws are used

## [Media invitation] Yamaha Fellowship Concert 2026 to be held (Aug. 30 / Ginza)

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000168062.html
- anchor: #n1281756
- Companies mentioned: ヤマハ音楽振興会、ヤマハ株式会社

Facts:
- August 30, 2026 (Sunday)
- 7 young musicians
- 15:00開場
- Concert begins at 15:30

## タンブルウィード, a maker of interactive puzzle experiences, and ラングドシャ, a puzzle and mystery-solving technology company, form a business alliance

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000136807.html
- anchor: #n1281755
- Companies mentioned: タンブルウィード、ラングドシャ、株式会社グリーンダイス、合同会社ラングドシャ

Facts:
- 123 original events produced and operated
- Cumulative sales of take-home puzzle kits exceed 250,000
- Approximately 1,000 customers continue to visit every week
- The popular title “ONE OPERATION” has been played by more than 4,000 people in total
- The latest title, “謎まみれ ～特別編～,” surpassed 2,000 copies just 10 days after release

## Medical-grade quality, at home. Wakasapri Vitamin C+D to go on sale at major e-commerce marketplaces from July 1!

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000027168.html
- anchor: #n1281754
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社分子生理化学研究所、amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、Qoo10、東京慈恵医科大学

Facts:
- Sales will begin sequentially from July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) on major e-commerce marketplaces (amazon, 楽天市場, Yahoo!ショッピング, Qoo10).
- A coupon campaign offering 10% off eligible products will be held at the official Wakasapri online shop.
- 1包あたりビタミンC 2,000mg、ビタミンD1,000IUを配合
- Price: ¥4,600 (tax included)

## アオキーズ・ピザ: “The value-for-money king finally goes completely overboard.” Takeout only

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000159870.html
- anchor: #n1281753
- Companies mentioned: アオキーズ・ピザ、株式会社アオキーズ・コーポレーション

Facts:
- Value King Double [2 large pizzas] set: ¥1,999 (tax included)
- Value King Triple [3 large pizzas] set: ¥2,999 (tax included)
- Value King Double [2 large pizzas] set: ¥1,999 (tax included) | Regular price: ¥5,920
- Value King Triple [3 large pizzas] set: ¥2,999 (tax included) | Regular price: ¥8,880

## The travel media outlet Tabiiro has begun selling accommodation plans offered by Luxury Trailers 離宮伊勢

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000181930.html
- anchor: #n1281752
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社旅色トラベル、Luxury Trailers 離宮伊勢、株式会社ブランジスタ

Facts:
- A vast site spanning 64,000 tsubo
- A vast private dog run measuring up to 1,500 square meters
- Approximately 13 minutes by car
- About 12 minutes

## Supporting summer vacation independent research! タミヤ Robot School to hold “Summer Challenge 2026”!

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000031489.html
- anchor: #n1281751
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナチュラルスタイル、タミヤ

Facts:
- 6 workshops
- Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- September 30 (Wed.)
- 4,500 yen (tax included)
- 3,850 yen (tax included)
- 5,500 yen (tax included)
- ¥8,250 (including tax)
- 1,100 yen (tax included)
- Dec. 26, 2006

## TOKYO MIX CURRY to open a new location in Otemachi on July 1, offering 2 concepts for day and night: curry by day and its first bar concept, “TMCスパイスバル,” at night

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000093740.html
- anchor: #n1281750
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FOODCODE、TOKYO MIX CURRY、TMCスパイスバル

Facts:
- Curry by day, from 540 yen (594 yen including tax)
- Tacos at night, from 290 yen (319 yen including tax)
- Highballs served for 99 yen (108 yen including tax)
- “Forbidden Savory-Spicy Spice Chicken” is 680 yen (748 yen including tax)
- Mentaiko and potato ajillo: 780 yen (858 yen including tax)
- Mango lassi shaved ice: 780 yen (858 yen including tax)

## Revealing a “two-stage webinar design” that delivers 1.8 times the cost-effectiveness in webinar marketing. Free webinars for BtoB companies to be streamed daily in July

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000117977.html
- anchor: #n1281749
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エックスラボ、WebinarBase、SeminarBase

Facts:
- Lead-generation CPA: 6,811 yen
- Attendance rate for follow-up webinars: 82.4%
- Webinar target achievement rate: 131%
- Capital: 159.5 million yen (including capital reserve)

## About 60% mistakenly believe that “metabolism tends to increase in summer”; 80% think that “sweating means your metabolism is increasing”

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000175740.html
- anchor: #n1281748
- Companies mentioned: ダノンジャパン株式会社、ダノン、ダノン ビオ、ダノン オイコス、ダノン ヨーグルト、ベビーダノン、プチダノン、アルプロ

Facts:
- About 60% mistakenly believe that “metabolism tends to increase in summer”
- 91.3% said they “want to lose weight” in summer
- 59.9% mistakenly believe that “metabolism tends to increase in summer”
- 79.4% think that “metabolism increases because you sweat in summer”

## Theme announced for the 2nd installment of the Kids Poster Design Contest 2026: “Future sweets that contribute to achieving the SDGs” and “Fishing”; July 1 (Wed.)–Sept. 18 (Fri.), 2026

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000006641.html
- anchor: #n1281747
- Companies mentioned: エムシードゥコー株式会社、森永製菓株式会社、ブルーブルー株式会社、JCDecaux、三菱商事株式会社

Facts:
- To help people enjoy learning about SDGs※

## Experience a different way to rest in an era of changing work styles. “淡凪 -Awana-,” a private-use villa offering “time when you don’t have to do anything,” holds press tour

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000163315.html
- anchor: #n1281746
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KOTONA、KOTOMOSホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- Total floor area: 194.59㎡
- 1泊160,000円〜（1棟2名様利用／税込）

## Automatically generate referral letters and discharge coordination documents. Voice AI that alleviates the “paperwork hell” of regional coordination and reduces overtime

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000180183.html
- anchor: #n1281745
- Companies mentioned: MedTech Group株式会社、AIデータ株式会社、おひさまグループ

Facts:
- Capital: ¥40 million
- Dramatically cuts nursing documentation time from around 2 hours to 30 minutes

## [Tax × AI] A leading tax accountant discusses the state of AI adoption among small and midsize businesses. What is essential when using AI?

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000028862.html
- anchor: #n1281744
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビスカス、focAs会計事務所&労務事務所

Facts:
- 1.5 million monthly unique users
- AI usage rate: 10%

## Finger loops provide coverage up to the arms! A cooling poncho that stays in place while you move, offering easy heatstroke and UV protection: “Hiyaleap〈ヒヤリープ〉” launches

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000080041.html
- anchor: #n1281743
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アスニウム、ソロサピエンス、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング

Facts:
- L size: 4,780 yen
- M size: 4,380 yen
- S size: 3,980 yen
- 10% off coupon, limited to a total of 100
- Discount rate: 10% off the sale price
- Fabric blocks up to approximately 99% of UV rays
- Weighs approximately 200g when stored in its case

## Web3 rhythm game “でぃあすと！リズムステージ” to add gacha feature on July 6, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000163614.html
- anchor: #n1281742
- Companies mentioned: NEXT INNOVATIONS TECHNOLOGY L.L.C、株式会社ディアステージ、B≡FULLEST、虹のコンキスタドール

Facts:
- A gacha feature will be added starting July 6, 2026 (Mon.)
- Streaming date and time: July 27, 2026 (Mon.), 19:30–20:00

## Nippon Columbia Group announces launch of “Rightsscale Pro,” a new platform from group company RightsScale

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000171311.html
- anchor: #n1281741
- Companies mentioned: 日本コロムビアグループ株式会社、株式会社ライツスケール、Spotify、Apple、TikTok、JOOX、Udio、KDigital、Melon、KakaoMusic、Genie、Bugs、NAVER、FLO

Facts:
- Music will be available on more than 30 major DSPs and social platforms worldwide.
- Capital: 358,123,550 yen

## AI product developer BOOSTTECH changes its name to 株式会社Itera

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000177930.html
- anchor: #n1281740
- Companies mentioned: BOOSTTECH株式会社、株式会社Itera

## Physical therapist Yoshihiro Yamauchi sets Guinness World Records™ for “most people applying bandages at the same time”

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000134789.html
- anchor: #n1281739
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ティアラボ、株式会社AKS Therapy Studio

Facts:
- 538 people successfully applied a bandage to their own wrist within 1 minute
- Far surpassing the previous target record of 250 people
- YouTube channel with more than 1.5 million subscribers

## 事業戦略スクール「知足」 to fully launch executive education that “hones decision-making skills” for the generative AI era, using AIゆーへー

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000156141.html
- anchor: #n1281738
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社一絲、THA株式会社、事業戦略スクール「知足」、AIゆーへー

Facts:
- Seminar satisfaction: 8.7 out of 10

## 「ストリートファイター6『マルチタスク対戦』最強決定戦」が SmashlogTV - SF6 チャンネルで配信スタート！

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000097780.html
- anchor: #n1281737
- Companies mentioned: インテル、ストリートファイター6

Facts:
- Sales began in April 2026
- Application period: June 30, 2026 (Tue.)
- Until Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 23:59
- 1 winner
- 12 winners

## Popular sauna hat brand ベストサウナハット teams up with 3 Chuo Line sauna facilities to release limited-edition “Mesh-kun” in limited quantities

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000111167.html
- anchor: #n1281736
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メッセプロパティー、ベストサウナハット、ROOFTOP、MONSTER WORK & SAUNA、FLOBA

Facts:
- On sale in limited quantities starting July 3, 2026 (Fri.)
- Price: 3,800 yen each (including tax)
- Joint Tanabata event held by 3 facilities from July 4 to 7

## Fact Base announces relocation of its headquarters and Nagoya office

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000118783.html
- anchor: #n1281735
- Companies mentioned: Fact Base、住友不動産、名古屋シミズ富国生命ビル

Facts:
- Starting July 1, 2026
- Starting June 29, 2026

## Notice of becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of 丸紅株式会社 and change of representative director

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000045303.html
- anchor: #n1281734
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イオシス、丸紅株式会社

Facts:
- Effective July 1, 2026
- Founded in 1996
- Capital and business alliance in 2024

## Turn “breathtaking scenery that is difficult to develop” into a luxurious resort in as little as 4 months. New trailer house product “ASOBOX Villa” goes on sale

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000071823.html
- anchor: #n1281733
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グリーンエナジー＆カンパニー、株式会社グリーンエナジー・ライフ、観光庁、内閣府

Facts:
- As little as 4 months
- Base price: 16.98 million yen
- Up to 6 people
- Approximately 5,500 power generation facility development projects completed

## MOVA to hold “S70 Roller” launch campaign starting July 1 (Wed.)

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000162722.html
- anchor: #n1281732
- Companies mentioned: MOVA、Spacewalker Technology Japan株式会社、Amazon

Facts:
- Outstanding suction power of 28,000Pa
- First 50 customers
- 100cm×150cm
- 140cm x 66cm

## [Applications open July 1] NPO法人そらべあ基金 launches the 3rd Sora-Bear Sonaeru Project, donating “portable power stations & solar panels” to kindergartens, nursery schools, and certified centers for early childhood education and care, with G&ECO sponsorship!

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000092662.html
- anchor: #n1281731
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人そらべあ基金、株式会社G&ECO、一般財団法人再エネ協同基金

Facts:
- Donations reached 100 units in 2025
- Donating solar power generation equipment equivalent to 5kW
- A roof area of at least 31㎡ is required
- An initiative to donate approximately 1.5% of sales to nonprofit organizations working to promote the adoption of renewable energy
- We responded to disaster-hit areas and donated 14 GD1600SR units
- Capital: ¥45 million

## コグニザント accelerates enterprise AI adoption with AI agents powered by Snowflake Cortex

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000124422.html
- anchor: #n1281730
- Companies mentioned: コグニザント、Snowflake、A+E Global Media

Facts:
- User count: more than 2,250 across コグニザント labs and customer environments
- Use cases put into practice: more than 30
- Implementation support provided: 260+ hours
- Development track record: 12+ custom CoCo skills
- AI requests processed: supports 1.3 million+ requests
- Significant improvements in operational efficiency: saves approximately 200 hours of manual work across commercial, legal and business departments
- Reduces workload by up to 70%
- Annual cost savings of approximately $85,000
- Creates 1,300 hours of work capacity

## Futako-Tamagawa Rise to host its first noh experience workshop for children! The 第十一回 二子玉川ライズ Futako Noh event is confirmed

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000162228.html
- anchor: #n1281729
- Companies mentioned: 東急株式会社、二子玉川ライズ、株式会社伊藤園、株式会社能楽プロ、二子玉川エクセルホテル東急

Facts:
- Held over 2 days, Sept. 12 (Sat.) and 13 (Sun.), 2026
- 料金：お子さま1名につき1,000円（税込）
- Capacity: 25 people per session
- Fee: 5,500 yen (tax included; all seats reserved)
- Capacity: 250 people per day
- Fee: Superior Double, 33,000 yen (tax included) for 1 person in 1 room
- Fee: Superior Double, 29,000 yen (tax included) for 1 person in 1 room
- Fee:

## SHIP conducts its “2026 Fall/Winter Beauty Insights Survey” and announces “2026 Fall/Winter Beauty Trend Forecast”

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000150726.html
- anchor: #n1281728
- Companies mentioned: SHIP、株式会社イニシャル、ベクトル

Facts:
- 520 women nationwide, ages 15 to 64
- 75.4% of women identify with the “cancellation community”
- “Generally, I prefer products that combine functions, but for the features I care about, I prefer single-function products” — 43.3%
- “Cost performance” (55.8%)
- “Ingredients and formulation” (45.6%)

## “Smart Home Research Institute” to begin early recruitment on July 1, turning changes in the smart home market into corporate insights

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000119345.html
- anchor: #n1281727
- Companies mentioned: X-HEMISTRY株式会社、Matter、Aliro、CES、IFA

Facts:
- Fee: 120,000 yen (annual payment; tax excluded)
- 4 in-person seminars per year
- Launching on July 1, 2026
- Service launch planned for November

## 福島県白河市立図書館×小学館『コロコロコミック研究所』が「子どもの読書離れ」に挑む。白河市内全小中学校へ小学館人気マンガ5作品の『コミックパスポート』を約4000部無償配布

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000140019.html
- anchor: #n1281726
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社小学館、コロコロコミック研究所、白河市立図書館、表郷図書館、大信図書館、東図書館、コロコロコミック、ちゃお、コロコロイチバン！、週刊少年サンデー

Facts:
- Approximately 327,000 books in the collection
- Approximately 30,000 comics
- An astounding average monthly circulation of 300,000 copies
- Approximately 1.5 million people are in the target audience
- 23.4% of the total

## “Mobilizing Japanese architecture to change lifestyles around the world.” 株式会社Mobitect strengthens its management base through a capital increase by its executives

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000168331.html
- anchor: #n1281725
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Mobitect、株式会社スペースエージェンシー、株式会社バルス、株式会社フランフラン、青山商事株式会社、株式会社WTW、ウィング株式会社

Facts:
- Capital increased from the current 50 million yen to 56 million yen
- most-Tiny：約14㎡の最小限で豊かな暮らしを実現するコンパクトハウス

## 【3-year term: 1.40%→1.62%↑】Now is the time to deposit! 【SBJ Bank】raises interest rates on its first-time fixed-term deposit, “Hajime-kun”!

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000141845.html
- anchor: #n1281724
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SBJ銀行、新韓銀行、新韓金融グループ

Facts:
- Total assets: ¥1,815 billion

## 【Cumulative total surpasses 1.3 million users】Major campaign marking the 3.5th anniversary, “DOPA! 3.5th Anniversary Summer Resort Festival,” launches Wednesday, July 1

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000168482.html
- anchor: #n1281723
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社sinsa、Sensor Tower、DOPA!

Facts:
- Cumulative total surpasses 1.3 million users
- Win up to 35,000 points

## ZUICA becomes official partner of Olympic team member Shiro Aihara

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000041753.html
- anchor: #n1281722
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ズイカインターナショナル、株式会社小泉

Facts:
- Competed as a member of Japan’s alpine skiing team at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, finishing 20th overall
- ZUICA began developing and selling alpine ski suits in 2026

## Link Academy and ケーズデンキテクニカルサポート sign a partnership agreement to maximize opportunities to learn skills needed in the AI era

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000070464.html
- anchor: #n1281721
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リンクアカデミー、ケーズデンキテクニカルサポート、パソコンスクール アビバ、資格スクール大栄、ひよこパソコン教室

Facts:
- More than 100 directly operated schools nationwide
- More than 15,000 customers annually
- Corporate training for more than 1,000 companies

## “MoN Farm,” a cultural experimentation space nurtured by people and nature, launches on the museum rooftop; citizen-participation kickoff event to be held Sunday, July 12, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000151586.html
- anchor: #n1281720
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人JR東日本文化創造財団、株式会社SynecO、mitosaya薬草園蒸留所、TAKANAWA HOP PROJECT

Facts:
- With the mission of “connecting culture to the next 100 years”
- Analyzed approximately 4,400 plant candidates
- 1,500 yen (tax included), with an original MoN soft drink
- 30 people (workshop participants)

## 【Nakano Kamicho, Hachioji】Can neighborhood disputes prevent construction? Buying vacant lots as-is when road access consent cannot be obtained

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000167372.html
- anchor: #n1281719
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フィリアコーポレーション

Facts:
- Experience at more than 1,000 sites

## Juicy and gently sweet—A summer parfait for peach lovers. “Melting Peach Parfait” debuts in July!

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000127777.html
- anchor: #n1281718
- Companies mentioned: ANAクラウンプラザホテル秋田、モエ・エ・シャンドン、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、クラウンプラザ®ホテルズ&リゾーツ

Facts:
- Full size: 2,700 yen (tax included)
- Half size: 1,700 yen (tax included)
- 5,000円（税込み）※1名様料金
- Truffle and Parmigiano cheese-scented French fries and coffee set: 1,400 yen (tax included)
- The ANA Crowne Plaza brand is now present in 20 cities nationwide
- With more than 5,000 rooms
- More than 7,000 hotels open and operating
- With 160 million members
- More than 100 countries worldwide
- More than 1 million rooms and a development pipeline of more than 2,300 properties
- Approximately 400,000 staff work at IHG hotels and corporate offices around the world

## The future of home sales is changing! Applications open for the certification exam for “ZEH Coordinator,” a new qualification for the new ZEH era!

- Published: 2026-07-01T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000141923.html
- anchor: #n1281717
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人 家電製品協会

Facts:
- The “ZEH Coordinator” certification exam will be held in September 2026 as outlined below.
- July 1, 2026 (Wed.), 10:00–August 10 (Mon.), 23:59
- September 1 (Tue.)–September 14 (Mon.), 2026
- More than 300 CBT testing centers across all prefectures
- Exam fee: 14,000 yen (tax included; includes electronic text and access to online learning videos)