AI News 180m Report

2026-07-01 12:00–15:00 JST

1419 received, 1419 listed, 2 sources ・ Page 4 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.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)(1321)

[BREX With] Off-site class with Seven-Eleven Japan to be held on Tuesday, 6/23

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Tuesday, June 23

Companies mentioned:宇都宮ブレックス、株式会社セブン-イレブン・ジャパン、BREXY

Launch of rental housing sales in Okinawa Prefecture

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 410,000 rental units supplied nationwide
  • Rental housing vacancy rate of approximately 9%
  • National average (approximately 15%)

Companies mentioned:パナソニック ホームズ株式会社、総務省、おきぎん経済研究所

Iizuna Town, Nagano Prefecture, and Rakuten launch collaboration to put the “Furusato Resident Registration System” into practice

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Coupons for 3,000 yen or more off on 楽天トラベル

Companies mentioned:楽天グループ株式会社、楽天トラベル、楽天市場

Original都城市が「第42回読売広告大賞」で「エリア賞(西部本社)」を2年連続受賞!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 42nd Yomiuri Advertising Awards
  • An impressive achievement, marking 5 consecutive years including related awards
  • Award-winning ad (Tokyo Headquarters edition, Osaka Headquarters edition, Seibu Headquarters edition and Chubu Branch edition / morning edition / 15-column ad)

Companies mentioned:都城市、読売新聞、温水洋一

Original【直方市】「親子でつくる器のデザイン教室」を開催

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • August 8, 2026 (Saturday)
  • Original午前の部:10時00分~12時00分
  • Afternoon session: 13:30–15:30
  • 20 groups per session
  • Wednesday, July 1, Reiwa 8
  • Friday, July 17

Companies mentioned:直方市、日本ヴォーグ社

Digital flyer service “Shufoo!” adopts the purchase-outcome-based platform “Performance Media Network”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Used by 16 million people monthly (as of June 2026, including access through the provided ASP)
  • One of Japan’s largest digital flyer services, with more than 120,000 stores participating nationwide
  • Cross-platform product promotions using “PMN” will be possible across up to 15 consumer apps, including “Shufoo!” (※)
  • Original資本金: 100 百万円
  • Employees: 130 (as of April 2026)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ONE COMPATH、WED株式会社、株式会社ギフティ、TOPPAN株式会社、Performance Media Network

Signs official supplier agreement with Kawasaki Brave Thunders

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Mizuno’s 120th anniversary
  • Kawasaki Brave Thunders’ 76th anniversary
  • New arena scheduled to open in 2030

Companies mentioned:ミズノ株式会社、株式会社DeNA川崎ブレイブサンダース、セノー株式会社

From caseplay, which boasts No1 rankings for supported models, collaborations and designs, come smartphone accessories featuring Rody, the world’s cutest balance ball, in 5 designs for more than 160 models!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 160 models
  • 5,980 yen (tax included)
  • 4,980 yen (tax included)
  • 15,800 yen (tax included)
  • 4,480 yen (tax included)
  • 2,980 yen (tax included)
  • ¥3,480 (tax included)
  • 2,780 yen (tax included)
  • 3,980 yen (tax included)
  • 4,980 yen (tax included)
  • Width: 61.95 mm x height: 92.99 mm
  • Width: 65 mm × height: 93 mm
  • Width: 5

Companies mentioned:株式会社FOX、caseplay、RODY、ミマキエンジニアリング

Win prizes including the “Seven Cafe Chilled Cushion” and “Seven-Eleven Historic Uniform Pin Badge Collection Set”! A total of 21,100 people can win in the “Buy More, Level Up Challenge,” returning in July!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 31 days
  • Up to 10 coupons
  • 28 eligible products
  • 20,000 people in total
  • A total of 1,000 winners
  • 50 people in total

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

“Health that feels good and brings you into balance” becomes the new standard! FYTTE announces its “FYTTE Healthcare Trends 2026” for the second half of 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Eight related features will be presented throughout the year

Companies mentioned:株式会社ワン・パブリッシング、FYTTE

Kannan Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, and Satofull begin accepting donations to purchase children's books for the library and enrich its collection, under the theme “Kannan, a Town of Reading”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Target donation amount: 1,000,000 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社さとふる、CAMPFIRE、株式会社CAMPFIRE

カルビー and 福島市 complete their first co-creation project product: “Potato Chips Natto × Lightly Pickled Vegetables Flavor,” combining locally loved natto and lightly pickled vegetables

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Net weight: 53g
  • Suggested price: around ¥170, tax included
  • Number of winners: 30

Companies mentioned:カルビー、福島市

【ホテル オリエンタル エクスプレス 福岡中洲川端】CROSS POINT NAKASUKAWABATA to launch MATCHA CAFE on July 1, featuring Kyushu matcha varieties “Yame Matcha” and “Kagoshima Matcha”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026
  • Seats: 44
  • Cafe hours: 14:00–18:00
  • Choice of matcha and Japanese sweets set / ¥1,000 (tax included)
  • Yame matcha tiramisu / ¥900 (tax included)
  • Matcha affogato / ¥800 (tax included)
  • Operates 18 hotels in Japan (total of 4,837 guest rooms)
  • A hotel operator operating 27 hotels in Japan (total of 9,051 guest rooms)

Companies mentioned:ホテル オリエンタル エクスプレス 福岡中洲川端、CROSS POINT NAKASUKAWABATA、オリエンタルホテルズ&リゾーツ、株式会社ホテルマネージメントジャパン、シェラトン、ハイアット、ヒルトン、ホテルニッコー

Original【北海道東川町】第6回「隈研吾&東川町」KAGUデザインコンペ 募集開始

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative applications through the 5th competition total approximately 2,800
  • 10 winning entries will be selected from among the submissions
  • Grand Prize (隈研吾&東川町 Award): 1 award, ¥500,000
  • Runner-up Grand Prize (SOLIZE Award): 1 award, ¥200,000
  • Excellence Award: 1 award, ¥100,000
  • Honorable Mention: 7 awards

Companies mentioned:北海道 東川町、隈研吾、SOLIZE、NAP建築設計事務所、芝浦工業大学、東京芸術大学、横浜国立大学、東川木工会、東川町商工会、一般社団法人ひがしかわ観光協会、東川町農業協同組合、東川町建設業協会、東川町森林組合、株式会社東川振興公社、旭川家具工業協同組合、東川町議会、東川町教育委員会、東川町木工会、東川町

【Hosted by 外務省】Strengthening Japan's international cooperation NGOs. Applications open for the 2nd round of participants in the 2026 “NGO Study Program (Mid-Career Development)”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026 “NGO Study Program (Mid-Career Development)”
  • The application deadline is Aug. 6, 2026 (Thursday).
  • Training period: from mid-September 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027, for up to 1 month.

Companies mentioned:外務省、特定非営利活動法人 開発教育協会、DEAR

【8/6】A night for business leaders to go head-to-head|“Decision-Maker Poker Night” to be co-hosted by MEPC and オンリーストーリー

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Operates one of Japan's largest decision-maker matching platforms, with 7,000 screened members
  • Participation fee: ¥10,000, paid in advance
  • Raised approximately 2.6 billion yen in total

Companies mentioned:株式会社オンリーストーリー、MEPC(Mugen Executive Poker Club)、夢現会

First location in Iwate Prefecture. “Wrapped in forest” highland resort hotel opens in Hachimantai: “リブマックスリゾート八幡平フォレスト” Copy

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Operates 211 hotels nationwide
  • ・Opening date: July 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社リブ・マックス、リブマックス ホテルズ&リゾーツ

Make everyday life with pets more fun! “Pets Tokyo Newspaper” July issue published

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Pets Tokyo Koiwa store, scheduled to open in August 2026

Companies mentioned:Pets Tokyo株式会社、Lehman Holdings株式会社、LOOTaDOG

KUNDAL to offer its hair mist serum in “Lilac Love,” a Japan-exclusive fragrance, for a limited time at @cosme TOKYO

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Limited to 4 weeks
  • 1,980 yen (tax included)
  • 100mL

Companies mentioned:KUNDAL、@cosme TOKYO

Implementation of an on-site PPA solar power generation facility project at 岡崎市 Hall's West Building

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Installed capacity is planned at 62.4 kW
  • Projected annual self-consumption: 73,320 kWh
  • Original年間22.7t-CO₂(排出係数0.310kg-CO₂/kWh)のCO₂排出削減を見込んでいます
  • The power generation facility is scheduled to operate for 20 years from the start of operations

Companies mentioned:株式会社アイネック、岡崎市、環境省

【Opening Saturday, 7/4】Step into the world of teacups and modern design! Western Japan debut at 備前市美術館, with limited-time gifts during the exhibition

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Featuring approximately 100 works
  • General admission: 1,000 yen
  • Students (university, vocational school and high school): ¥800
  • Ages 65 and over (residents of Bizen City, Ako City and Kamigori Town): ¥750
  • Ages 65 and over (residents of areas other than those listed above): ¥900
  • Participation fee: 500 yen
  • Participation fee: ¥1,500
  • Capacity: 60 people
  • Capacity: 10 people per session
  • Capacity: 20 people
  • Groups may include up to 4 people

Companies mentioned:公益財団法人備前市文化芸術振興財団、備前市美術館、岐阜県現代陶芸美術館、山陽新聞社、ウェッジウッド、小林芳香園、朝日新聞岡山総局、毎日新聞岡山支局、読売新聞岡山支局、RSK山陽放送、OHK岡山放送、TSCテレビせとうち、RNC西日本放送、KSB瀬戸内海放送、FM岡山

SHOKŪMA - Visit producers via a map - New direct-from-producer e-commerce site officially launches

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sales commission: 15% (only when a sale is completed)

Companies mentioned:有限会社ダッシュ、SHOKŪMA

Supervised by 三代目うな東, founded in Showa 44. “二代目ひつまぶしの成瀬” launches

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Opening on Tuesday, July 7, 2026
  • 三代目うな東, a long-established eel restaurant founded in Showa 44
  • 300 employees (including part-time staff)

Companies mentioned:フランチャイズビジネスインキュベーション株式会社、三代目うな東、二代目ひつまぶしの成瀬

Popular titles from the “Final Fantasy” series get even bigger discounts! “SQUARE ENIX SUMMER SALE Part 1” launches

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 60% OFF
  • 70% off
  • 30% OFF
  • 35% OFF
  • Up to 60% OFF

Companies mentioned:株式会社スクウェア・エニックス、SQUARE ENIX、MISTWALKER、Disney

Latest version of the AI video analysis service “A2 Production” and cloud media storage “Ci Media Cloud” to begin rolling out in early June

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Latest version, Ver.1.7
  • Early June 2026

Companies mentioned:ソニーマーケティング株式会社、ソニーグループ株式会社

Original神戸ハーバーランド煉瓦倉庫 お化け屋敷「呪箱の怪~はこねこを救え!」期間限定で開催!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2026年7月10日(金)~9月6日(日)
  • 1,500 yen (tax included)
  • Free for children up to age 5

Companies mentioned:神戸ハーバーランド株式会社、神戸ハーバーランド、神戸煉瓦倉庫

Anime-based Japanese learning service “TalkFun Japan” to release its final beta version (β2) before the full launch on July 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Scheduled for release on July 1, 2026
  • Paid service is scheduled to launch following the full release in late August 2026
  • Subscription fees will be half price for 2 months after the full release
  • Planned individual price: ¥1,500 per month (tax included)
  • Planned corporate price: ¥1,200 per month per person (tax included)
  • All 25 episodes now available

Companies mentioned:株式会社メディアフュージョン、TalkFun Japan、Microsoft 365、freee、kintone、Power BI、TikTok、Instagram、YouTube

2026/27 明治安田 J3 League match schedule announced

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026/27 明治安田 J3 League
  • Early December

Companies mentioned:明治安田

For the children of yesteryear who once dreamed of the Giant of Light|Ultraman merchandise commemorating the 60th anniversary of the broadcast debut arrives from フェリシモ

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 60th anniversary of the start of broadcasting
  • From Wednesday, July 1
  • Wednesday, July 29
  • 1 item: ¥5,940 (tax included)
  • 1 pair: ¥2,750 (tax included)
  • 1 item: ¥4,400 (tax included)
  • 1 item: ¥1,650 (tax included)
  • 1 item: ¥3,740 (tax included)
  • 1 item: ¥9,900 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:フェリシモ、ウルトラマンシリーズ、神戸ポートタワー、円谷プロ

“Renzoku Drama W: 災” wins the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award, following its Best Drama award at the 42nd ATP Television Grand Prix!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 42nd ATP Television Grand Prix
  • 6 episodes in total
  • April 6, 2025

Companies mentioned:株式会社WOWOW、AOI Pro.、電通、ATP(一般社団法人全日本テレビ番組製作社連盟)

Supporting school refusal, mental and developmental disabilities, and financial hardship through systems. Become a manager in your 20s! 株式会社キズキ recruitment information session

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capacity: 20 people (first come, first served); minimum number of participants is 5
  • Date and time: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 20:00–21:30
  • Established: July 2015

Companies mentioned:株式会社キズキ、キズキ共育塾、キズキビジネスカレッジ

Inspired by Japan’s rice paddies and the changing seasons. Hotta Carpet launches “Tanbo,” a wool tile carpet created with Felix Conran that reconfigures the landscape of your floor.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original1枚 7,700円(税込)
  • Wednesday, July 1, 2026
  • Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.)
  • Hotta Carpet was founded in 1962.
  • Employees: 44

Companies mentioned:堀田カーペット株式会社、Felix Conran、Maker & Son、Ha Partners

Begins recruitment support through its nursing assistant staffing service, “看護助手ラボ転職”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Paid employment placement business license number: 11-ユ-301472

Companies mentioned:合同会社キャリアバディ、看護助手ラボ転職

Notice of delivery of cultivation equipment to タカラバイオ株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 58 units of cultivation equipment and other products

Companies mentioned:佐竹マルチミクス株式会社、タカラバイオ株式会社、PHARM TECH JAPAN

【Over Excellent】Triple Eight & Lucky Summer Bridal Campaign

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original定価より1点あたり税込11,220円引き

Companies mentioned:株式会社ほほえみブレインズ、Over Excellent、日本橋三越本店、大丸梅田店、近鉄あべのハルカス店

AXer adds and launches work-hour management automation, shifting work-hour management workflows from manual tasks to automated integration

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Service launches in June 2026.

Companies mentioned:株式会社アイトリガー、AXer

【Developed by renowned writer Yoppy】CLAS begins offering the fan-equipped vest for infants, “Baby Air,” on July 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 5 million yen target
  • Monthly fee: 1,600 yen/month
  • From month 13: 1,200 yen/month
  • ¥10,800 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社クラス、株式会社ベビエア

Original名古屋商科大学、世界6カ国の留学生8名が日進市立相野山小学校を訪問児童と英語やスライドで互いの文化を紹介し合う国際交流プログラムを実施

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 8 international students

Companies mentioned:名古屋商科大学、学校法人栗本学園

Original【武蔵野大学】はじめての大学体験は、想像以上にワクワクする 高校1・2年生向けオープンキャンパスを7/19(日)に初開催!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026
  • More than 14,000 students

Companies mentioned:武蔵野大学、河合塾

Erume adds a feature that notifies users via smartphone app when an update is complete

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 140,000 installations

Companies mentioned:株式会社ミショナ、LINE

With the Day of the Ox approaching, turn up the eel excitement! The “Demon Platter,” weighing more than 1 kg and a hit on TV, will be available through the end of July following popular demand

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total weight: over 1 kg
  • “Eel and Dashimaki Tamago Rice Bowl: Demon Platter” 2,980 yen (tax included)
  • When nationwide reports of defeated targets reach a cumulative total of 666 people

Companies mentioned:名代 宇奈とと、G-FACTORY株式会社

【西鎌倉レ・シュー】Tanabata glasses and seasonal peach sweets go on sale for a limited time starting July 3

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Tanabata glass: 648 yen (tax included)
  • Peach shortcake: 788 yen (tax included)
  • Peach and Earl Grey tart: 756 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:西鎌倉レ・シュー、ジェイ・ワークス株式会社、Les Choux

Originalメルカリ、「メルカリモバイル」をはじめて契約すると初月無料・割引クーポンがもらえるおトクな特典の提供開始

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Plans start at 990 yen/month for 4GB
  • 99% off coupon (up to 3,000 yen)
  • Registration fee: 3,300 yen → free
  • 99% discount coupon

Companies mentioned:メルカリ、メルペイ

“Gothic HORROR ROOM ~魔女の迎賓室~” to be installed at ビッグエコー Shibuya Center-gai Main Store starting July 6

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Installation begins July 6, 2026
  • Doubles of 70 points or higher
  • 77 points
  • 88 points
  • 99 points

Companies mentioned:株式会社第一興商、日本テレビアート、ビッグエコー

無印良品 launches children’s clothing that combines features to protect children from the heat with a gentle, comfortable feel

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:株式会社良品計画、無印良品

A long-awaited return to Tokyo! Limited-time pop-up opens at Seibu Shibuya Store starting 7/1 (Wednesday)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • For 3 months
  • 11:00〜21:00

Companies mentioned:株式会社キューブ、MODE COMMUTER、LVMHグループ、CHOOSEBASE SHIBUYA

Bay Cosmetics refreshes its management structure / launches OEM services for health foods and beauty gadgets

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: ¥15 million
  • Fast delivery in as little as 2 months

Companies mentioned:株式会社ベイコスメティックス、株式会社MD

Celebrate the once-in-a-millennium Year of the Bath (2026)! Buko Onsen and おふろcafe utatane to hold a “Bathing Trivia Karuta Tournament” for elementary school students and younger

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The once-in-a-millennium “Year of the Bath (026)”
  • The 26th of every month from June to November 2026
  • 15:00
  • The 26th of every month from July to November 2026
  • 17:00
  • Nov. 26, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社温泉道場、秩父湯元 武甲温泉、おふろcafe utatane、昭和レトロな温泉銭湯 玉川温泉、おふろcafe 白寿の湯、おふろcafe ハレニワの湯、BIO-RESORT HOTEL&SPA O Park OGOSE、全国公衆浴場業生活衛生同業組合連合会、公益社団法人日本サウナ・スパ協会、一般社団法人温浴振興協会、一般社団法人ニッポンおふろ元気プロジェクト、株式会社ONDOホールディングス、株式会社Kii company、株式会社さかなと、株式会社埼玉武蔵ヒートベアーズ

For the growing number of “skincare wanderers” amid the ingredient craze: skincare brand “Dr. Willard’s Water,” whose formula has remained unchanged for 35 years, proposes a “less-is-more reset program” to give overworked skin a rest.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 7-day Basic Trial Set
  • 2-week Oil-Free Trial Set
  • 4-week Intensive Care Trial Set
  • 7-day Basic Trial Set: 980 yen
  • 2-week Oil-Free Trial Set: 1,980 yen
  • 4-week Intensive Care Trial Set: 2,950 yen
  • 10 or more pumps
  • Pearl-sized amount (about 8㎜)

Companies mentioned:株式会社Dr.ウィラード・ウォーター、ウィラード博士

Original【夏休みキッズ大集合!】経済産業省こどもデーに話題の「J-Beauty」エステティシャンのおしごと体験ブースが登場

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 200 adorable estheticians were born
  • Children’s Day will be held over 2 days, July 29 and 30

Companies mentioned:日本エステティック振興協議会、経済産業省

N-NOSE® cancer risk test marks 10 years since development and surpasses a cumulative 1 million samples

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative total surpasses 1 million samples
  • 10th anniversary of development
  • “3,000-yen discount coupon”
  • Standard test course: regular price 19,800 yen
  • ¥16,800
  • Regular testing course: regular price 16,800 yen
  • 13,800 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社HIROTSUバイオサイエンス、N-NOSE®

【FCE】Enters into a basic business partnership with 株式会社原田教育研究所

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The method has been shared with more than approximately 150,000 people
  • No. 1 among approximately 7,300 products
  • No. 2 among approximately 10,000 products

Companies mentioned:株式会社FCE、株式会社原田教育研究所

Powering karaoke chain Manekineko locally! Industry-first garage-roof power plants launch local production and consumption of electricity

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Facts

  • 41 Manekineko karaoke locations across 5 regions: Tohoku, Hokuriku, Kansai, Chugoku and Shikoku
  • 61 power plants × average of approximately 8 kW ≒ total installed capacity of approximately 490 kW
  • Contract term: 20 years

Companies mentioned:株式会社コシダカホールディングス、株式会社コシダカ、株式会社UPDATER、株式会社カクイチ、みんな電力

セイダイグループ launches its first lodging business. “Anri Higashikenroku-cho,” a whole-house rental by a homebuilding group, opens near Kenrokuen in Kanazawa

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Facts

  • Pre-owned home approximately 40 years old
  • Spacious area of approximately 100㎡
  • Up to 7 guests
  • Approximately 3 minutes on foot from Kenrokuen
  • Approximately 20 minutes by bus from Kanazawa Station

Companies mentioned:セイダイグループ、セイダイウェルネス株式会社、LIXIL

Considering the future of parental leave: The “What’s Next for Working and Raising Children” project launches through Nursery School Study Abroad. Seeking participating companies.

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Facts

  • The rate of men taking childcare leave reached a record high of 40.5% in fiscal 2024.
  • 34.8% of men who took childcare leave
  • 42.0% of their partners feel it is “leave in name only”
  • Men: 63%
  • Women: 77%

Companies mentioned:株式会社キッチハイク、ANAホールディングス株式会社、YADOKARI株式会社、株式会社eiicon、ソウルドアウト株式会社、株式会社Timers、株式会社メルカリ、公益財団法人日本ウェルビーイング財団

'Bluey' x Samansa Mos2 Lagom’s first collaboration T-shirt sells out amid strong demand; online-only additional preorders now open

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Facts

  • Release on May 1, 2026
  • Tuesday, June 16, 2026
  • Scheduled for late July
  • ¥2,750
  • More than 140 countries worldwide

Companies mentioned:株式会社キャン、Samansa Mos2 Lagom、BLUEY、Ludo Studio、NHK Eテレ、YouTube、SNS

【July launch】No way, 1 skewer for just 50 yen?! An astounding bargain! Osaka Manmaru, the street-stall-style izakaya, will finally start serving its new specialties, “Seafood Skewers” and “Specialty Sour,” in July!

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Facts

  • Original1本50円
  • 55 yen, tax included.
  • 3 varieties of specialty sour
  • 15 participating locations
  • Starting in July 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社イートファクトリーホールディングス、屋台居酒屋 大阪満マル

ビズリーチ launches interactive “AI Career Consultation” feature

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Facts

  • 78.2% said they wanted a place where they could objectively discuss and organize their skill sets and career plans in the AI era
  • 50.8% also said they had no one nearby they could casually consult when facing concerns about changing jobs or their careers
  • 64.5% said they found AI appealing as a consultation partner for objectively reassessing their skills and careers
  • Data on the job market accumulated by ビズリーチ over 17 years
  • Valid responses: 1,007

Companies mentioned:株式会社ビズリーチ、ビズリーチ、ビズリーチAI、HRMOS、ビズリーチ・キャンパス、Visionalグループ

Original「楽天トラベル」、「家族アルバム みてね」において家族旅行を応援する取り組みを開始

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Facts

  • A free accommodation voucher worth 50,000 yen
  • 30 million cumulative users worldwide
  • 7 languages
  • 175 countries and regions

Companies mentioned:楽天グループ株式会社、楽天トラベル、株式会社MIXI、家族アルバム みてね

【Yahoo!トラベル】Major “Yahoo Pack Ultra Sale” campaign offering deals on popular accommodations and airfare plans for the autumn travel season begins July 1

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Up to 30,000 yen off
  • An additional 5% of the travel cost awarded in “PayPay Points”
  • Up to 10% in “PayPay Points” awarded

Companies mentioned:LINEヤフー株式会社、Yahoo!トラベル、JAL、ANA、PayPay

AMAZING COFFEE x 三立製菓 dream collaboration: “Genji Pie AMAZING Café au Lait Flavor” and “Cook Dasse AMAZING Café au Lait” launch in limited quantities!

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Facts

  • 【Net weight】9 individually wrapped pieces
  • 【Net weight】12 individually wrapped pieces
  • Currently operates 12 locations nationwide, including directly managed and collaboration locations, as well as an online shop

Companies mentioned:三立製菓株式会社、株式会社LDH kitchen、AMAZING COFFEE、FRANKE社

Promoting a decarbonized society and circulation of the local economy. Ise-Shima-based local power company FAN Energy Inc. begins electricity supply.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 1 year after announcing its local power company initiative
  • 1% of electricity charges is slated to support activities addressing local issues and promoting social action
  • Founded in 2025

Companies mentioned:FAN Energy Inc.、株式会社FAN Energy、株式会社UPDATER、みんな電力、株式会社Nakae、中江農園

【Making ICL treatment more accessible】品川近視クリニック revises prices for ICL (implantable collamer lens) treatment.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price cut of 20,000 yen
  • New price: 407,000 yen (both eyes, tax included)
  • More than 120,000 procedures performed
  • Installment payments from 3,600 yen per month

Companies mentioned:医療法人社団翔友会、品川近視クリニック、STAAR SURGICAL

Commercial real estate services provider MMG to change its name to UTCプロパティーズ株式会社 effective July 1; establishes new mission, vision and guiding principles

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Facts

  • Founded in 2008 by current President and CEO Watanabe in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • Original2019年には、梱包・物流、生産・製造、設計開発を担うユーテックグループの一員
  • Capital: 48 million yen
  • Employees: 21 (as of June 15, 2026)

Companies mentioned:株式会社MMG、UTCプロパティーズ株式会社、ユーテックグループ

【Company name change】株式会社リスペクト to become TOMOSE株式会社 in July 2026

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established
  • Number of employees
  • Effective July 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:TOMOSE株式会社、株式会社リスペクト、TOMOSEパートナーズ株式会社、TOMOSEデザインアンドテクノロジーズ株式会社、TOMOSEプロフェッショナルサービス株式会社、TOMOSE LIBERTA株式会社

【Ichikawa Town, Hyogo Prefecture】A reunion with YouTuber Hikaru after 12 years sparked a miracle: blueberries grown in Ichikawa Town, Hyogo Prefecture, sold out just 9 hours after going on sale. The new story of regional revitalization being forged by 株式会社Tradge.

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Facts

  • Sold out just 9 hours after sales began
  • Town-grown blueberries (18 kg)
  • Reunion after about 12 years
  • Instagram: up 3,528 followers
  • X: up 4,439 followers

Companies mentioned:株式会社Tradge、YouTubeチャンネル「ヒカル」、津田豆腐店

A new era for the pachinko industry: In an industry first, the cashless payment app PPPAY, which supports Visa and Mastercard® cards, is now available at アクセス三宮店

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 1,000 machines installed in total
  • Capital: 30 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社PPP、Visa、Mastercard、アクセス三宮店

カントミント株式会社 opens its Shakotan branch 【SHAKOTAN KANTOMINTO GO】 and begins recruiting its future branch manager!!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 1 million tourists visit each year
  • After the 3-year term, we will support employment as a カントミント employee or help you start a business

Companies mentioned:カントミント株式会社、株式会社SHAKOTAN GO

Surfer maimai, with 80,000 followers, visits. Part of sales will go to a local junior high school surf club—TAVARUA, the NO1 SURFING HAT brand, holds a limited event in Miyazaki Aoshima on July 11 and 12

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 80,000 Instagram followers
  • About 38,000 YouTube channel subscribers
  • Price: ¥4,290 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥4,620 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社DUKE INTERNATIONAL、ムラサキスポーツ、TAVARUA

【BSフジ】≠ME’s Moeko Kanisawa named new navigator for “Trailblazers: Japan’s Next Innovators”!

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Facts

  • Made their major-label debut on April 7, 2021, with the debut mini-album “Chotokkyu ≠ME Yuki” released by キングレコード
  • Release of the 12th double A-side single “Ai Kudasaimase / Koko de First Kiss” on June 24, 2026
  • From May 4 to July 18, 2026,
  • Regularly airs on the first Sunday of each month, 9:00–9:30
  • Also airs in its entirety in English on NHK WORLD-JAPAN/jibtv from 11:30 on the first Friday of each month

Companies mentioned:BSフジ、≠ME、NHK WORLD-JAPAN、jibtv、キングレコード、TVer、FOD

interfm’s “J LIVE RADIO” enters Season 3 with a new concept! Former Japan national soccer team coach Philippe Troussier appears as a special guest!!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1st anniversary of the program’s launch
  • Limited to people aged 20 and older

Companies mentioned:株式会社InterFM897、株式会社サン、講談社、日本インタラクティブ広告協会、日本マーケティング協会

Releases “HAYAWAZA Lite,” a free tool to transform overseas accounting operations

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • QuickBooks Desktop 2015

Companies mentioned:株式会社HAYAWAZA、QuickBooks、弥生会計、TKC、MJS、マネーフォワード

Original元保育士の子育てママが開発、グラマーサイズ向けノンワイヤーブラ発売から半年 購入者の声を今後の商品づくり

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Facts

  • Wide straps about 1.7 cm across
  • Price: 6,980 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:SerenitiaBloom

Launches the “System Kitchen MXII”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Annual shipments of unit baths exceed about 100,000 units each year
  • Available from September 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:パナソニック ハウジングソリューションズ株式会社、パナソニックAWエンジニアリング株式会社

田村酒造場 to open “&KASEN,” a Japanese sake experience complex in Fussa, Tokyo, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 200-year history
  • Dinner course (11,000 yen)
  • Lunch course (5,500 yen)

Companies mentioned:田村酒造場、酒亭 沿露目、MAISON GIVRÉE、燻製BALPAL、ホタルノヒカリ、山路哲生建築設計事務所、電通ライブ、ryokuensha

株式会社エリメントHRC wins both titles at the 9th PCAC tournament 🏆 Further strengthening high-precision matching in the medical, IT and manufacturing sectors!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Held on February 26, 2026
  • 4th PCAC tournament
  • Established in November 2006

Companies mentioned:株式会社エリメントHRC、パーソルキャリア社、マイナビ社、エン.ジャパン社、セールスキャリアエージェント社

Depicting the world of “R-TYPE Δ” in the traditional Japanese art of sumi-e — “R-TYPE Δ × Sumi-e SHOP” to be held at SHIBUYA TSUTAYA IP Bookstore from Wednesday, July 1

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Facts

  • The first title in the series to feature 3D graphics, released in 1998
  • Starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026
  • In November 2025, シティコネクション released “R-Type Delta: HD Boosted”
  • For every ¥3,300 spent, including tax

Companies mentioned:エルアンドエル・ビクターエンタテインメント株式会社、シティコネクション、IREM SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INC.、CITY CONNECTION CO., LTD.

Rice-derived mycoprotein company Agroludens joins フードバレーとちぎ推進協議会, a food industry platform in Tochigi Prefecture

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The company’s own Nasu factory, which began operations in 2026
  • Patent No. 7264566
  • Patent No. 7441567

Companies mentioned:Agro Ludens株式会社、フードバレーとちぎ推進協議会

The “Chronological Scientific Tables” has been added to ジャパンナレッジSchool, a comprehensive learning support tool for junior and senior high school students!

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Facts

  • ジャパンナレッジSchool offers a total of 70 types of content
  • A collection of more than 1,000 books
  • A data book with approximately 1,000 entries
  • Used by approximately 700 institutions in Japan and overseas

Companies mentioned:株式会社ネットアドバンス、小学館グループ、丸善出版、国立天文台

IIM earns the highest, Level 3, of the Eruboshi certification for companies promoting women’s advancement

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Women employees: 38.8%
  • Women in management: 32.3%

Companies mentioned:株式会社アイ・アイ・エム、厚生労働省

Powering カラオケまねきねこ with locally generated electricity! Local production and consumption of electricity begins through the Kakuitchi Garage rooftop power plant

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 41 カラオケまねきねこ locations
  • 100% renewable energy.
  • 4.95–9.90 kW-class low-voltage solar power plants
  • 61 locations across 5 areas
  • 20 years

Companies mentioned:株式会社カクイチ、株式会社コシダカ、株式会社UPDATER、カラオケまねきねこ、みんな電力、みんなワークス、Shift C、TADORi、みんな商店、みんな大地、コシダカホールディングス

Strong support for high school study abroad in the era of a weak yen! Manabi Aid forms a business alliance with Last Resort of the NOVA Group

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Facts

  • The annual cost of high school study abroad in Europe and the United States has soared to between ¥5 million and ¥10 million
  • Launched a new study-abroad model that aims to help students earn a regular high school diploma for an annual total of approximately ¥2 million, including tuition and accommodation—about 1/4 the cost of studying in Europe or the United States
  • We have provided online learning platforms and video lessons to more than 4,000 cram schools nationwide

Companies mentioned:株式会社学びエイド、NOVAホールディングスグループ、株式会社ラストリゾート、Free Bird Institute Limited、South Pacific Free Bird 株式会社

サイトライン releases “2025 Clinical Trials Review Report” and “2025 Clinical Trials Review Report: Japanese Summary”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Completed trials fell 11% year on year to 4,364
  • Completed trials fell 11% year on year

Companies mentioned:サイトライン、ノーステラ グループ、Evaluate Japan 株式会社、Citeline

Originalウォルドーフ・アストリア大阪 ジョリー ブラッスリーとミシュラン掲載16年の名店「ルグドゥノムブション リヨネ」の饗宴

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Event date: Friday, July 24, 2026
  • Original料金 :1名様18,500円(サービス料込み)
  • Capacity: 80 guests
  • Among the 252 rooms are 32 suites

Companies mentioned:ウォルドーフ・アストリア大阪、ジョリー・ブラッスリー、ルグドゥノムブション・リヨネ、ウォルドーフ・アストリア・ホテルズ&リゾーツ、ヒルトン

A first in Japan! Financial management system COURAGEUX releases API integration with 全銀協 TIBOR rates

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Announcing its release on July 25, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社アイディーエス、全銀協、COURAGEUX

Boosting efficiency in store and office operations with less staffing, labor and cost! Expanded range of easy-assembly store fixtures and modular sofas for offices

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 360 new products
  • Approximately 2,000 design and construction projects annually
  • Approximately 30,000 products
  • Up to 6,000 products in the company’s range
  • Industry-leading membership of 600,000
  • Fabble storage box, main unit, tax included: from ¥42,900
  • Easy-assembly square-column stage, main unit, tax included: from ¥18,700
  • Lateral showcase, main unit, tax included: from ¥96,756
  • My Slot modular sofa, main unit, tax included: from ¥42,460
  • Unison modular sofa, main unit, tax included: from ¥58,410

Companies mentioned:株式会社店研創意、ストア・エキスプレス、ENEN(エネン)

Correspondence high schools: from “Can I really earn a high school diploma?” to “options for learning in a way that suits me”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 170,000 cumulative users
  • More than 200 listed schools

Companies mentioned:株式会社クリスク、通信制高校ナビ

“Odaka no Hirugohan” returns on July 7 as a ramen shop

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 7, 2026
  • A total of 317 stores across the group
  • Currently operating in 15 countries and regions worldwide

Companies mentioned:OWB株式会社、一風堂、株式会社力の源ホールディングス

JA嬬恋村 and セカンドハーベスト・ジャパン launch a new model for sustainable food assistance

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1 pallet (70 cases) of cabbage was transported
  • Total donations during the period are expected to reach approximately 1000 cases*

Companies mentioned:JA嬬恋村、セカンドハーベスト・ジャパン、2HJ

[Event Report] Wish Vacation @ Tokyo 2026: “It’s okay, you’re not alone.”

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Facts

  • This program provides children with intractable diseases and their families with complimentary accommodation, experiences and meals
  • Original2026年6月20日(土)から22日(月)の3日間
  • Established in 2010 (certified as a public interest incorporated association by the Cabinet Office in 2012)

Companies mentioned:公益社団法人 難病の子どもとその家族へ夢を、東京ディズニーセレブレーションホテル、えびす屋、カリカチュア・ジャパン、浅草花月堂、大黒家、公益財団法人 日本財団、医薬化粧品産業労働組合連合会(薬粧連合)、オリックス生命保険株式会社

“A medical chart created just by speaking”—developed “KaTaRu Ai,” a generative AI system that automatically creates SOAP-format clinical records from consultation audio.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Limits on overtime work

Companies mentioned:株式会社ムクイル

株式会社grasys to appear jointly with 株式会社ニューギン at Google Cloud Next Tokyo 26

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 30 (Thursday)–31 (Friday), 2026
  • Originalのべ 3 億人超のエンドユーザーの活動を支え
  • Employees: 610 (total for the Newgin Group)
  • Employees: 47

Companies mentioned:株式会社grasys、株式会社ニューギン、グーグル・クラウド・ジャパン合同会社

Korean No. 1 athleisure brand andar(アンダール) to hold its first month-long POP-UP STORE at 伊勢丹新宿店 from Wednesday, July 8

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Receive a “sports towel” with purchases of ¥18,000 or more, including tax
  • Receive an “andar compact umbrella (for sun and rain)” with purchases of ¥35,000 or more, including tax
  • Receive a “daily square bag” with purchases of ¥50,000 or more, including tax
  • Approximately 66 stores across South Korea

Companies mentioned:andar(アンダール)、伊勢丹新宿店、The LYCRA Company(ライクラカンパニー)

[Additional details announced] Beer quizzes will also feature specialties from the Tokyo Islands! “Craft Beer Fest in Tama Mirai Messe 2026 Summer,” one of the largest beer festivals in the Tama region, brings together 22 breweries

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 22 breweries
  • Friday, July 10–Sunday, July 12
  • Friday, July 10, 16:00–20:00
  • Saturday, July 11, 11:00–20:00
  • Saturday, July 11, from 11:00

Companies mentioned:日本コンベンションサービス株式会社、イサナブルーイング、石川酒造 多摩の恵、OLDBOYS BREWING、KUNITACHI BREWERY、坂道ブルイング、Shared Brewery、スリーアローズブルーイング、立飛麦酒醸造所、中央線ビアワークス、TEGAMISHA BREWERY、10ants Brewing / GLaSS HOPPER BREW TEAM、TOYODA BEER、Fat Barley Brewing、武相ブリュワリー、VERTERE、ハニカム&ホップワークス、方南ローカルグッドブリュワーズ、Hyuga brewery、Nobody Brewing by Teenage Brewing、TDM 1874 Brewery、富士桜高原麦酒、信州須坂フルーツブルワリー、ソフトバンク株式会社、株式会社JR中央線コミュニティデザイン

UHA Mikakuto launches “Shio Hassaku Candy,” made with “紀の川はっさく” puree

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Companies mentioned:紀の川市、UHA味覚糖株式会社

Release of the 2026 edition of the “Smart Life Recommendations BOOK”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026 edition

Companies mentioned:一般財団法人 家電製品協会、日立グローバルライフソリューションズ株式会社

[August 8 and 9] Experience the skills of gold-leaf artisans up close! Special event “Haku no Hi 2026” invites visitors to discover and enjoy the appeal of gold leaf at 箔座日本橋

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Gold leaf production: 100%
  • 16,000 sheets of gold leaf
  • 3,850 yen (tax included)
  • ¥770 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:箔座株式会社、箔座日本橋

“Transport DX Lab” launches in earnest: a specialist information site with everything needed to digitize the transport industry

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Received a No. 1 rating for “Number of locations introducing automated roll-call equipment” in a February 2025 survey by the Japan Marketing Research Organization

Companies mentioned:株式会社ナブアシスト、富士通

Originalチューダー初の大相撲テーマ「ポップアップストア “伊勢丹 新宿場所”」開催。幕内力士4名の撮りおろしビジュアルを初公開

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 4 makuuchi wrestlers
  • July 8 (Wednesday)–14 (Tuesday), 2026

Companies mentioned:チューダー、ロレックス、日本相撲協会、伊勢丹

Original環境省「全国『新・湯治』効果測定調査プロジェクト」に、SOXAIが技術パートナーとして2年連続で参画

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Recruiting 100 SOXAI RING users nationwide
  • 1,000 points in “Eraberu Pay” e-gift credits
  • Application deadline: August 23, 2026

Companies mentioned:SOXAI、環境省、一般財団法人日本健康開発財団、東京大学大学院教育学研究科

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