# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-02 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 3 of 10

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 892 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 48 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 社会医療法人財団 董仙会、「THANKS GIFT」導入で月間12,000件超の感謝コミュニケーションを実現

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000135.000048488.html
- anchor: #n1295823
- Companies mentioned: 社会医療法人財団 董仙会、株式会社Take Action、Microsoft Teams、Amazon、JAL、QUO

Facts:
- Adopted by more than 1,000 companies
- Capital: 52,513,750 yen

## Uji matcha is used in both the dough and filling. Plump financier “ちょぼまる” launches July 8 at a new store in Kyoto Station

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000143.000079693.html
- anchor: #n1295822
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社美十、株式会社ジェイアール西日本デイリーサービスネット

Facts:
- On sale from Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- 2-piece pack: ¥540
- 4-piece pack: ¥972
- 8-piece pack: ¥1,836

## 前橋市 launches “MAEP,” a participatory digital twin for community development

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000020176.html
- anchor: #n1295821
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人前橋デザインコミッション、クオン株式会社、株式会社フォーラムエイト、前橋市、国土交通省

Facts:
- The 1st Maebashi International Arts Festival, scheduled to run from September 19 to December 20, 2026

## 『この世界の顔面偏差値が高すぎて目が痛い～突然始まる異世界溺愛生活～@COMIC』(Celica)ほか、待望の2作品が漫画配信サイト「コロナEX」で本日7/2より連載開始‼

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000174060.html
- anchor: #n1295820
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TOブックス、Celica

Facts:
- ¥400 per month (tax included)

## Bears selected for R&D project to bring home-use physical AI into society

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000044940.html
- anchor: #n1295819
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベアーズ、東京大学 松尾・岩澤研究室、経済産業省、NEDO

Facts:
- Founded: October 1999
- 27 years since founding
- 700,000 services provided annually
- More than 70% of households are dual-income

## Original project collaborating with local designers from around the world gets underway! Collection infused with authentic local sensibilities unveiled

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000147.000054926.html
- anchor: #n1295818
- Companies mentioned: 通販ドットTOKYO株式会社、パーフェクトスペースカーテン館、Ana Requena

Facts:
- At the forefront of graphic design for more than 15 years
- We offer more than 5000 curtain designs

## 伊藤桃々プロデュースの「Rosem」が1周年を記念して 限定ノベルティや1周年企画を本日から開催。更に大人気のリッチラメローズブラに新色登場。

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000061547.html
- anchor: #n1295817
- Companies mentioned: fast step株式会社、Rosem、Cheri mi

Facts:
- Her total social media followers exceed 1.6 million
- Price: ¥4,290 (tax included)

## 【全2回開催】「設備工事なし」で始める屋外搬送自動化、導入プロセスを徹底解説する無料ウェビナーを7月23日・24日に開催

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000131054.html
- anchor: #n1295816
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社eve autonomy、eve auto

Facts:
- Approximately 100 units installed to date
- Approximately 100 units operating at approximately 60 locations nationwide

## 「コーンフロスティ いちごパラダイス」、7月6日（月）より数量限定で新発売

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000149.000040636.html
- anchor: #n1295815
- Companies mentioned: ケロッグ、マース インコーポレイテッド、Kellanova、日本ケロッグ合同会社、株式会社ビー・エム・エフティー

Facts:
- Generously made with approximately 3 times as many strawberries
- Net weight: 160 g
- Sales of more than $65 billion
- 170,000 employees

## 【Third store in Fukuoka Prefecture】LOWYA to open a physical store at イオンモール筑紫野 on Friday, July 24, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000160.000026707.html
- anchor: #n1295814
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベガコーポレーション、LOWYA、イオンモール筑紫野

Facts:
- We will open the “LOWYAイオンモール筑紫野店” on Friday, July 24, 2026.
- This will be LOWYA’s 17th physical store in total.
- Store floor area (planned): approximately 1,200 ㎡
- Customers who purchase products totaling 5,000 yen or more, including tax, will receive a LOWYA-logo measuring tape
- More than 2,600,000 followers in total
- Cumulative downloads have surpassed 1 million

## 【Ise, Mie】All-you-can-eat frozen foods and ice cream in the store for 90 minutes! “チン！するレストランin生鮮市場ベリーみその店” to be held!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000168.000023710.html
- anchor: #n1295813
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本アクセス、スーパーサンシ株式会社、生鮮市場ベリーみその店

Facts:
- 1名2,000円
- Elementary school students: 1,000 yen
- 30 seats per session
- Shoppers spend just “3 seconds” looking at the shelves

## NX Group establishes a “Global Charter Desk” to meet urgent transportation needs

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000168.000136897.html
- anchor: #n1295812
- Companies mentioned: NIPPON EXPRESSホールディングス株式会社、NXグループ

Facts:
- Has approximately 78,000 employees in 57 countries and regions worldwide

## Home-use physical therapy devices manufactured and sold by Ito Ultrashortwave registered as hometown tax donation gifts in 阿見町, Ibaraki Prefecture

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000169.000028866.html
- anchor: #n1295811
- Companies mentioned: 伊藤超短波株式会社、阿見町、楽天ふるさと納税、ふるさとチョイス、ふるなび、JALふるさと納税、au PAY ふるさと納税、ANAのふるさと納税、KABU＆ふるさと納税、Vふるさと納税、JRE MALLふるさと納税、Amazonふるさと納税、セゾンのふるさと納税、まいふる、マルイふるさと納税、ふるさと納税デパート、ふるラボ、アイリスプラザ、ニフティふるさと納税、日本サッカー協会、名古屋グランパス、フィギュア紀平、法政大アイスホッケー部、PTOTST.NET、健康産業事報

Facts:
- Founded in 1916
- 110th anniversary on July 11, 2026
- 110th anniversary commemorative logo

## チャンピオン、プレー中も冷感が持続する新クーリングテクノロジー搭載ウェアを発売​

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000169.000033789.html
- anchor: #n1295810
- Companies mentioned: チャンピオン、Champion、ヘインズブランズ ジャパン株式会社、Polygon

Facts:
- Price: ¥3,850 (tax included)
- Price: ¥3,190 (tax included)
- From late June 2026

## Emooove, which proposes a new era of sales, to exhibit at Marketing & Sales World 2026 Summer Tokyo, opening July 8

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000172.000149623.html
- anchor: #n1295809
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Emooove、Bizcrew EXPO 実行委員会、LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Facts:
- We have already supported more than 150 companies
- Developed in-house using more than 10 databases as information sources
- Combines up to 7 strategies

## Business video streaming service SmartSkill VideoLibrary adopted for 七十七ヒューマンデザイン's employee benefits service “77FUKURI”

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000186.000093972.html
- anchor: #n1295808
- Companies mentioned: 七十七ヒューマンデザイン、レビックグローバル、七十七銀行、株式会社ウィザス

Facts:
- 865 proven, reliable content titles

## 【CONVERSE】Loafers and suede models join the lineup. 3 new styles modernize the All Star with a square toe.

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000191.000010657.html
- anchor: #n1295807
- Companies mentioned: CONVERSE、コンバース

Facts:
- Price: 18,700 yen (tax included)
- Price: 12,100 yen (including tax)
- Price: 17,600 yen (tax included)

## ATOMica Miyazaki to hold a workshop on marine pollution, planned by current high school students, on Ocean Day (July 20)

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000198.000045593.html
- anchor: #n1295806
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ATOMica、Now me

Facts:
- “Ocean Day” on Monday, July 20, 2026 (national holiday)
- 13:00〜15:30
- More than 60 facilities nationwide
- Established: April 5, 2019

## “RICOH Value Presentation 2026 in Saitama” to be held July 15 and 16, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000210.000006187.html
- anchor: #n1295805
- Companies mentioned: リコージャパン株式会社、リコージャパン 埼玉支社、リコーグループ、GMOアリーナさいたま、埼玉リコー会、青木信用金庫、川口信用金庫、埼玉縣信用金庫、飯能信用金庫、埼玉税理士共栄会

Facts:
- 2026年7月15日(水)、16日(木)に
- July 15, 2026 (Wednesday) and July 16 (Thursday), 9:30–18:00
- Registration closes at 17:00
- Number of employees: 17,088 (as of April 2026)
- Number of locations: 337 (as of April 2026)

## New series in “thinc Journal,” showcasing creative work in local communities | Transforming tourism and education with drones: Dron é motion’s Atsushi Taguchi on how a hobby became a career over 10 years

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000211.000033716.html
- anchor: #n1295783
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クリエイターズマッチ、株式会社ORSO、Dron é motion

Facts:
- More than 850 graduates
- Capital: 100,000,000 yen

## “Cool sunflower fields” are popping up nationwide! Hibiya Kadan to hold a “Sunflower Field Relay,” filling stores with yellow.

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000213.000075797.html
- anchor: #n1295782
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日比谷花壇、Hibiya-Kadan Style

Facts:
- At 24 participating Hibiya-Kadan Style stores nationwide
- 1本税込330円
- 1回税込500円
- Operating at approximately 190 locations nationwide

## Wanted: novels set in Kyoto. Applications for works and reader selection committee members for the 6th Kyoto Literature Award open August 3.

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000216.000108310.html
- anchor: #n1295781
- Companies mentioned: 京都市、京都新聞、京都出版文化協会、京都文学賞実行委員会、京都新聞COM

Facts:
- Prize money of 1,000,000 yen
- Prize money of 500,000 yen
- ¥100,000 in book cards
- ¥50,000 in book cards
- Prize money of 100,000 yen

## 【チーズガーデン】Summer-only cheese dessert drinks combining cheese and lemon, “Lemon Drinks,” to go on sale at 14 stores from Wednesday, July 8, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000218.000040854.html
- anchor: #n1295780
- Companies mentioned: チーズガーデン、株式会社庫や、コロワイドグループ

Facts:
- 14 チーズガーデン stores
- From Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- From Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- Lemon Rare Cheesecake Drink: 900 yen (tax included)
- Lemon Frozen Fromage: 850 yen (tax included)
- Lemon & Mango Cheese Tea: 850 yen (tax included)
- Seasonal Goyotei Parfait, Honey Lemon. Price: 850 yen (tax included)

## Supership to speak at Google Cloud Next Tokyo

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000227.000026286.html
- anchor: #n1295779
- Companies mentioned: Supership株式会社、グーグル・クラウド・ジャパン合同会社、Google Cloud、Google Workspace

Facts:
- 2026年7月30日（木）、31日（金）に開催される
- 7月31日（金）16:00より登壇いたします

## BYD's first satellite store in Japan, “BYD AUTO Kurume,” to open Saturday, July 18, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000227.000043078.html
- anchor: #n1295778
- Companies mentioned: BYD、BYD Auto Japan株式会社、株式会社モビリティズ、BYDグループ

Facts:
- The authorized dealership “BYD AUTO Kurume,” equipped with a showroom, will open on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
- About 15 minutes by car from the Kurume IC or Tosu IC on the Kyushu Expressway
- Business hours: 10:00–18:00

## A 4K smart TV made by スカイワース, one of the world's top 5 TV shippers, arrives at Geo! Sales begin for the “SINOTEC 4K-compatible 50-inch LCD smart TV”

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000230.000141539.html
- anchor: #n1295777
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゲオホールディングス、株式会社ゲオストア、スカイワース、SKYWORTH、スカイワースジャパンエレクトロニクス合同会社、Google、Netflix、YouTube、Prime Video、ドルビーラボラトリーズ、DTS

Facts:
- “SINOTEC 4K-compatible 50-inch LCD smart TV”
- Geo's cumulative sales of flat-screen TVs since December 2017 have topped 600,000 units
- 58,080 yen, tax included
- About 330 Geo stores nationwide

## Updated “charter and tour” service connecting travel and experiences

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000239.000031733.html
- anchor: #n1295776
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NearMe、愛媛FC、ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン、ジブリパーク、レゴランド・ジャパン、ナガシマリゾート、ナガシマスパーランド、なばなの里、ジャングリア沖縄、沖縄美ら海水族館、東京ディズニーランド、ディズニーシー、ポケパーク カントー、THE TOKYO TOILET

Facts:
- Coupons worth up to 9,000 yen
- 2026年5〜6月の売上は前年同期比約5.8倍
- 1.45 million cumulative bookings
- 333.8% revenue (sales) growth

## The second installment of the summer season at スターバックス リザーブ® ロースタリー 東京 is here, with new beverages and a “bread and drinks” plan for enjoying summer evenings in comfort, available from Friday, July 3

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000241.000033194.html
- anchor: #n1295775
- Companies mentioned: スターバックス コーヒー ジャパン 株式会社、スターバックス リザーブ® ロースタリー 東京、TEAVANA™、アリビアーモ™、平川ワイナリー

Facts:
- <For in-store dining> ¥1,300
- <Takeout> ¥1,276
- <Dine-in only> ¥2,400
- 1 drink only: Monday–Thursday ¥5,500
- Free-flow: Monday–Thursday ¥7,700
- 2,116 stores across all 47 prefectures of Japan (as of the end of March 2026, including licensed stores)
- Approximately 60,000 partners (employees)

## Cloud-based mobile POS register “POS+ (Postas)” completes registration as a smart register eligible for the “Digitalization and AI Implementation Subsidy”

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000243.000056468.html
- anchor: #n1295774
- Companies mentioned: ポスタス株式会社、経済産業省、中小企業庁

Facts:
- The cumulative adoption rate to date is 92.1%
- The subsidy rate for software is up to 3/4 for small and medium-sized businesses
- Up to 4/5 for small businesses
- Hardware: 1/2 (maximum of ¥200,000)

## アビタス、「CISA Associate」取得を支援する認定講座を提供開始。実務未経験の学生・若手社会人をIT監査のプロへ。

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000244.000089067.html
- anchor: #n1295773
- Companies mentioned: アビタス、ISACA、パスメイクグループ、パスメイクホールディングス

Facts:
- Capital: 101 million yen
- Established: July 1995

## paiza to speak at “New Graduate Recruitment Forum 2026,” hosted by HRpro

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000249.000012063.html
- anchor: #n1295772
- Companies mentioned: paiza株式会社、HRpro

Facts:
- paiza has approximately 980,000 registered users
- More than 5,000 companies use the service for recruitment
- The “paiza Skill Check” has been taken 37.3 million times
- Capital: 140,000 thousand yen

## Management support cloud service “bixid” ranks No. 1 in the medium-sized budget management category of the “ITトレンド First-Half Rankings 2026”!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000249.000062252.html
- anchor: #n1295771
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社YKプランニング、株式会社Innovation & Co.、ITトレンド

Facts:
- Ranked No. 1
- First half of 2026

## New clothing that was destined for disposal to be sent to children in Cambodia: TASUKEAI 0 PROJECT opens its “2nd Clothing Donation Drive”

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000257.000035187.html
- anchor: #n1295770
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社shoichi、カンボジア・愛センター

Facts:
- Applications accepted through September 30, 2026
- Clothing distributed to shelters in Siem Reap, Cambodia, in January 2026

## A new world of squares: Swatch unveils the WHAT IF…JELLY? collection

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000259.000046261.html
- anchor: #n1295769
- Companies mentioned: Swatch、スウォッチグループジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- The collection's watches come in 5 models
- Each model features the collection's signature 33mm × 33mm square dial
- The WHAT IF…JELLY? collection will be available online and at Swatch stores around the world from July 2, 2026.

## NeoJapan launches “Neuron ES for desknet's,” an on-premises enterprise-wide full-text search system

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000262.000056870.html
- anchor: #n1295768
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ネオジャパン、ブレインズテクノロジー株式会社、desknet's NEO

Facts:
- License fee: ¥2.4 million and up (before tax)
- More than 5.4 million users as of March 2026

## AI-based learning material Qubena officially adopted in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture — to be used in all municipal elementary, junior high and special needs schools

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000263.000024557.html
- anchor: #n1295767
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社COMPASS、小学館集英社プロダクション

Facts:
- More than 220 municipalities nationwide
- Approximately 3,300 elementary and junior high schools
- More than 1 million people
- More than 100,000 questions

## Kaminashi to exhibit at Maintenance and Resilience 2026

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000264.000054269.html
- anchor: #n1295766
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カミナシ、一般社団法人日本能率協会

Facts:
- Wednesday, July 15–Friday, July 17, 2026
- 2026年7月15日（水）～7月17日（金）10:00-17:00
- Established: December 2016

## LaLuna Air Eye Mask surpasses 230,000 units sold cumulatively (※1); highly anticipated new “Matte White” color launches. Preorders begin on Makuake on June 29, 2026 (Mon.)

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000267.000052173.html
- anchor: #n1295765
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リベルタ、Makuake

Facts:
- Approximately 42°C
- Price: 12,800 yen (tax included)

## Mouser wins more than 25 business awards from multiple electronic component manufacturers

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000267.000136133.html
- anchor: #n1295764
- Companies mentioned: Mouser Electronics、Advanced Thermal Solutions、American Bright LED、Digi International、Diotec Semiconductor、ECS、EDAC Group、GCT、HARTING、Harwin、Henkel、Hirose、Molex、Neutrik America、NXP Semiconductors、ODU、Phoenix Mecano、RECOM Power、Samtec、Soracom、TE Connectivity、Vishay

Facts:
- More than 25

## Summer limited-time à la carte dishes “Zhajiangmian” and “Tomato Mala Tang” launch | 神戸壺中天

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000268.000165726.html
- anchor: #n1295763
- Companies mentioned: 神戸壺中天、明海グループ株式会社

Facts:
- Price: 1,600 yen (tax included)
- Weekday customers can add a Plus One Set (+¥500)
- Sales period: August 1–31, 2026

## A new product perfect for summer arrives, inspired by the cute and popular penguin at a cool aquarium and glistening sea ice, evoking a feeling of coolness! “COOL SUMMER LOVIN’”

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000269.000075665.html
- anchor: #n1295762
- Companies mentioned: クリスピー・クリーム・ドーナツ・ジャパン株式会社、KKDJ

Facts:
- Price: ¥378 (¥385 for dine-in)
- Price: ¥291 (¥297 for dine-in)

## New “Clear Lavender” shade of SOFINA Primavista’s “stratum-corneum care*¹ base,” designed to cover dullness and create a brighter look: “Sofina Primavista Moisture-Infusing Primer (Clear Lavender)”

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000285.000072864.html
- anchor: #n1295761
- Companies mentioned: 花王株式会社、SOFINA Primavista、Kao Beauty Brands

Facts:
- Volume: 25g
- Price: ¥3,520 (tax included)
- 13-hour makeup wear

## Primavistaの「0（ゼロ）テク発想クッションファンデ」から明るくクリアで血色感のある肌に仕上げる、新色登場「プリマヴィスタ グロウカバー クッション（ピンクオークル０１）」

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000286.000072864.html
- anchor: #n1295760
- Companies mentioned: 花王株式会社、Primavista

Facts:
- Volume: 11.5g
- Refill (with dedicated puff): ¥3,300 (tax included)
- Case sold separately: ¥1,100 (tax included)
- Puff sold separately: ¥660 (tax included)
- SPF11
- PA++

## Comprehensive care for periodontal disease (prevents periodontal disease, bleeding and bad breath): Dent Health Medicated Toothpaste series relaunch

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000293.000039983.html
- anchor: #n1295759
- Companies mentioned: ライオン株式会社

Facts:
- Dent Health Medicated Toothpaste DX Double Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients — nationwide launch on October 7, 2026 (Wed.)
- Dent Health Medicated Toothpaste DX Multi-Function In — nationwide transition to the new product in October 2026
- Dent Health Medicated Toothpaste DX Double Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients (quasi-drug), marketed as Dent Health Dental Paste Ra, 28g,
- Dent Health Medicated Toothpaste DX Double Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients (quasi-drug), marketed as Dent Health Dental Paste Ra, 28g and 85g
- Dent Health Medicated Toothpaste DX Multi-Function In (quasi-drug), marketed as Dent Health Dental Paste Ta, 28g,
- Dent Health Medicated Toothpaste DX Multi-Function In (quasi-drug), marketed as Dent Health Dental Paste Ta, 28g and 85g
- Contains a high concentration of fluoride at 1450ppm (※4) to help protect against cavities

## New “eye age prediction” feature added to the “スマイル Corneal Checker”

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000295.000039983.html
- anchor: #n1295758
- Companies mentioned: ライオン株式会社、スマイル

Facts:
- Cumulative users surpass 400,000

## Can’t decide even with perfect generative AI data? For high-priced products, consumers are more accepting of a failure when relying on “human recommendations”: a survey of purchasing psychology in the AI era

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000307.000016175.html
- anchor: #n1295757
- Companies mentioned: フロンティア株式会社、Ready Crew（レディクル）、PRIZMA、サクリサ

Facts:
- Unable to decide based on generative AI recommendations (54.0%)
- Under ¥50,000 (28.2%)
- Generative AI is not perceived as understanding complex circumstances that don’t appear in the data (65.3%)
- Yes (38.6%)
- Think it will increase (66.4%)
- Professional (human) (74.3%)
- Men and women in their 20s–50s (n=1,005)
- Annual total transaction budget of 1,100億円
- 140,000 cumulative matches

## Escape to a summer paradise where time slows down. First-ever summer limited-edition collection bursting with the scents of papaya and loquat

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000308.000072475.html
- anchor: #n1295756
- Companies mentioned: SABON、ZOZOCOSME

Facts:
- Available in limited quantities starting July 16, 2026 (Thu.)
- Reservations open July 2, 2026 (Thu.)
- ZOZOCOSME, opening on July 8, 2026 (Wed.), will offer the products ahead of their nationwide launch
- Hydrating Shower Oil Papaya Loco, 500mL, ¥5,500 (tax included)
- Body Scrub Papaya Loco, 320g, ¥4,730 (tax included)
- Body Jelly Papaya Loco, 200mL, ¥5,060 (tax included)
- Hand Cream Papaya Loco, 30mL, ¥1,870 (tax included)
- Beauty Oil Papaya Loco, 100mL, ¥5,500 (tax included)
- Summer Body Care Kit Papaya Loco, ¥14,300 (tax included)
- Scrub Kit Papaya Loco, ¥7,700 (tax included)

## “MEGANE ICHIBA SUNGLASSES” and “Any HIKE” launch, featuring polarized lenses as standard that let through only light that is gentle on the eyes

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000311.000096543.html
- anchor: #n1295755
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メガネトップ、眼鏡市場

Facts:
- UV transmittance
- Price
- 1,035 stores in Japan
- 28 stores overseas
- Number of employees
- Capital

## Aurora X integrated communications platform for businesses surpasses 7,500 cumulative corporate deployments

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000312.000022939.html
- anchor: #n1295754
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファブリカホールディングス、株式会社メディア4u、デロイトトーマツミック経済研究所

Facts:
- Cumulative corporate deployments surpass 7,500
- High delivery rate of 99.9% (※)

## New FLOWRUSH basketball shoes for women players

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000313.000020802.html
- anchor: #n1295753
- Companies mentioned: アシックスジャパン、アシックス

Facts:
- The manufacturer's suggested retail price is ¥16,280 (tax included).
- Early sales begin July 9 at the アシックス online store
- Rollout at sports shops nationwide begins July 16

## A total of 1,025 participating restaurants, from popular local ramen shops to chain restaurants! menu launches its “Ramen Day Special Feature” campaign

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000318.000046860.html
- anchor: #n1295752
- Companies mentioned: menu株式会社、Pontaパス、KDDI、レアゾンHD、炒飯と新潟中華そば 我武者羅、背脂煮干中華そば 我武者羅、百麺、じゃぐら、MISO HANAMICHI、Nii、鶏ポタラーメンTHANK、蒙古タンメン中本、中国ラーメン 揚州商人、らあめん花月嵐、丸源ラーメン、油そば・まぜそば ロマン、麺屋こころ、俺の生きる道、焼きあご塩らー麺 たかはし、ラーメン鷹の目、RAMEN ガモウスマイル

Facts:
- 1,025 stores
- 1,500 yen (tax included)
- 500 yen worth of coupons
- 262 stores
- 501 stores
- 33 prefectures

## Rich pistachio flavor and a crisp, crumbly texture make it light enough to enjoy in summer! New “Black Thunder Bite-Size Pistachio”

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000318.000064626.html
- anchor: #n1295751
- Companies mentioned: 有楽製菓株式会社

Facts:
- Contents: 1 bag (44g)
- Suggested retail price: 170 yen (tax included)
- Made with 0.7% pistachio paste

## [KRP Festival × Kyoto Prefecture × 大阪ガスネットワーク株式会社] “Fun Food Education Starts with ‘I Can’: Food Education Talk Show”

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000324.000030270.html
- anchor: #n1295750
- Companies mentioned: 京都リサーチパーク株式会社、大阪ガスネットワーク株式会社、きょうと食育ネットワーク

Facts:
- July 25, 2026 (Sat.), １３：３０～１５：００
- First 100 attendees
- July 22 (Wed.)

## [Restocked at 12 p.m. on July 2 (Thu.)] Summer lucky bag “Masterpiece Set,” limited to 50! The “Select Set,” a treat for tea lovers, is also down to the last few.

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000328.000011317.html
- anchor: #n1295749
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社祇園辻利、京都ふぉんと、タカラサブライコミュニケーションズ

Facts:
- Limited to 50
- 1セット税込8,800円
- 2026年7月17日（金）〜 7月24日（金）

## HENNGE One launches single sign-on integration with Skillnote Skill Management System, a skills management tool specializing in manufacturing

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000340.000007098.html
- anchor: #n1295748
- Companies mentioned: HENNGE株式会社、Skillnote株式会社

Facts:
- No. 1 domestic market share

## Arsaga Partners' AI+Me (Aimy) and Arsaga Minutes AI certified as eligible tools for the Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy 2026

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000348.000028308.html
- anchor: #n1295747
- Companies mentioned: アルサーガパートナーズ株式会社、経済産業省中小企業庁

Facts:
- In principle, up to 1/2
- Subsidy rate of up to 2/3
- 50,000 yen to less than 1.5 million yen
- 1アカウントあたり月額 800円（税別）
- 法人向け1アカウント：月額 2,500円（税別）
- Capital: ¥1.4347 billion (including capital reserves, etc.)
- Number of employees: 407 (as of the end of June 2026)

## Logizard to speak at G.A. Group-hosted webinar, “Specified Skilled Worker and Training Employment Programs to Be Allowed in Logistics Warehouses”

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000351.000014943.html
- anchor: #n1295746
- Companies mentioned: ロジザード株式会社、G.A.グループ株式会社、ポケトーク株式会社、日本倉庫協会

Facts:
- To be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 13:00–15:20
- July 16, 2001

## One Career announces its Popular Companies Ranking for Job-Hunting Students [Science and Engineering], targeting students expected to graduate in March 2028

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000353.000035321.html
- anchor: #n1295745
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワンキャリア、ONE CAREER Inc.

Facts:
- Number of valid respondents: 15,143

## [東京ミッドタウン] This summer, a proposal for “workshops enjoyed in cool places” for adults: MIDTOWN Summer Workshop to be held

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000355.000027065.html
- anchor: #n1295744
- Companies mentioned: 東京ミッドタウン、三井不動産株式会社、薫玉堂、箸長、NIRVANA New York、UNION SQUARE TOKYO、サントリー美術館、21_21 DESIGN SIGHT、フジフイルム スクエア、Peatix、TableCheck

Facts:
- Starting July 17, 2026 (Friday)
- Around 20 types and more than 100 workshops are scheduled
- [Price] 2,000 yen (tax included)
- [Price] Sketch set included / Adults: 5,500 yen (tax included)
- [Price] Earrings: 3,850 yen (tax included)
- [Price] 2,640 yen (tax included)
- [Price] 5,000 yen per session (tax included); lunch buffet included
- [Price] 3,000 yen (tax included)

## [GUCCI] A new collection of women's small leather goods, including Japan-exclusive items, arrives to mark lucky days in the new season

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000356.000062216.html
- anchor: #n1295743
- Companies mentioned: グッチ、ケリング

Facts:
- グッチ, founded in Florence in 1921

## Action sports festival X Games Chiba 2026 to kick off at Makuhari Messe on Saturday, July 4! Top athletes gather, with limited-edition merchandise and autograph sessions confirmed!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000375.000006649.html
- anchor: #n1295742
- Companies mentioned: モンスターエナジー、X Games

Facts:
- 7月4日（土）から5日（日）
- 77 top athletes from 17 countries around the world will gather

## [Seminar announcement] Economic security and trade management: Implications from survey results and guidelines for action

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000386.000088324.html
- anchor: #n1295741
- Companies mentioned: トムソン・ロイター株式会社、KPMGコンサルティング、亜細亜大学、日経BP、慶應義塾大学出版会

Facts:
- July 23, 2026
- Capacity: 50 people

## Fashion eyewear brand RIM BY JINS unveils sunglasses visuals themed “Summer Travel” for the 3rd installment of its promotion featuring ROIROM

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000388.000027384.html
- anchor: #n1295740
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジンズ、RIM、ROIROM

Facts:
- [Price] 5,900 yen (tax included)
- From Thursday, July 2, 2026, at all RIM stores and on the special website
- From Friday, July 10, 2026, at all RIM stores
- Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Thursday, April 16, 2026
- Thursday, June 19, 2025

## Yayoi appoints former Google executive Ryuichi Imaizumi as its new Executive Officer and CTO

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000389.000015865.html
- anchor: #n1295739
- Companies mentioned: 弥生株式会社、Google、ソニー株式会社、東京大学

Facts:
- 4 million cumulative registered users
- Employees: 801
- Founded: 1978

## Randstad, a comprehensive human resources services company, to have Communications Office Director Junko Saito serve as moderator at the 日本ホテル協会 94th Executive Development Seminar

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000390.000004185.html
- anchor: #n1295738
- Companies mentioned: ランスタッド株式会社、日本ホテル協会、京王プラザホテル、The Okura Tokyo、西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド、ランスタッド・エヌ・ヴィー

Facts:
- Number of employees
- Sales
- Client companies
- Workers
- Revenue

## [Healthy Management Seminar] Healthy Management Terakoya Series, 6th installment! The goal of healthy management is not “health” — taking place July 15, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000394.000027329.html
- anchor: #n1295737
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FiNC Technologies

Facts:
- Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 10:00–10:30
- Employees: 53 (as of April 1, 2026)

## [ザ・カハラ・ホテル＆リゾート 横浜] Create special summer vacation memories at the hotel: “Aloha! Kids Explorer — Stickers from the Sea” to be held

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000397.000047917.html
- anchor: #n1295736
- Companies mentioned: リゾートトラスト株式会社、ザ・カハラ・ホテル＆リゾート 横浜、サンリオ

Facts:
- 【期間】2026年7月17日（金）～8月31日（月）
- 【料金】大人 1名様 17,710円（税サ込）～

## Open to exhibit at the International Modern Hospital Show 2026

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000411.000011515.html
- anchor: #n1295735
- Companies mentioned: オープン株式会社、オープングループ株式会社、一般社団法人 日本病院会、一般社団法人 日本経営協会、株式会社富士経済

Facts:
- 2026年7月8日（水）～10日（金）に開催される
- Booth number: 122 (West Hall 2)
- Capital: 30 million yen

## Supporting the procurement of blankets and clothing during disasters and community safety: Aoyama Trading signs disaster preparedness partnership agreement with 田川市, its first such agreement in Fukuoka Prefecture

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000411.000115161.html
- anchor: #n1295734
- Companies mentioned: 青山商事株式会社、more trees、田川市

Facts:
- This is the 8th municipal partnership agreement launched through the donation of disaster preparedness blankets, and the first initiative of its kind in Fukuoka Prefecture.
- In preparation for future disasters, we donated 100 disaster preparedness blankets in each of 2024 and 2025 (200 in total) for use by the community.
- To date, we have donated a total of 3,000 blankets at 11 locations across Japan.
- Approximately 99% of the collected clothing is reused through reuse and recycling.
- 衣料品の回収量に応じて一般社団法人more trees（森林保全団体）に1キロあたり2.5円を寄付する取り組み
- 2024年度からは、1キロあたり10円（年間上限500万円）に寄付額を変更し、取り組んでいます。
- Fiscal 2023: Collected 355,435 kg / Donation amount: 888,588 yen
- Fiscal 2024: Collected 347,555 kg / Donation amount: 3,475,550 yen
- Fiscal 2025: Collected 289,430 kg / Donation amount:

## Top 20 favorite artists in the first half of 2026: BTS ranks No. 1 overall, while M!LK is No. 1 in fastest risers

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000413.000017890.html
- anchor: #n1295733
- Companies mentioned: note株式会社、BTS、乃木坂46、嵐、M!LK、Juice=Juice、timelesz、櫻坂46、超特急、キタニタツヤ、UNISON SQUARE GARDEN、HANA、ハンバート ハンバート、CANDY TUNE、=LOVE、レミオロメン

Facts:
- Approximately 3.2 times the figure for the same period of the previous year
- About 75.2 million works were created
- Membership stands at 11.78 million

## [Survey on changes in attitudes and perceptions over the 4 years since the rise of generative AI] Compared with the early days of generative AI, around 70% of manufacturing executives say their impressions of generative AI have exceeded expectations; thanks to generative AI, 1/4 of executives report having more leisure time

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000416.000024407.html
- anchor: #n1295732
- Companies mentioned: ストックマーク株式会社、ChatGPT

Facts:
- 1 in 4 executives (25%) report improvements in “time outside work (such as leisure)”
- The number of uses for “supporting management decisions” has doubled from expectations at the time
- Around 60% selected “organizing proprietary company data and knowledge” and “redesigning operations with AI as a given”

## バーガーキング®の大人気シリーズ“ビッグマウス”からパンチのある旨さの「特製ガーリックマヨソース」が溢れ出す新作「ダーティ」登場！「ダブルビーフ＆ハッシュ」「ビーフ＆チキン」2種の大型バーガー新発売！

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000417.000038980.html
- anchor: #n1295731
- Companies mentioned: バーガーキング®、株式会社ビーケー・ジャパン、レストランブランドインターナショナル

Facts:
- The 2 products are “Double Beef & Hash Big Mouth Dirty” and “Beef & Chicken Big Mouth Dirty”
- Price: 1,490 yen each
- Price: ¥490
- Countries across more than 120 nations worldwide
- More than 19,000 stores
- Total sales of more than $35 billion
- More than 28,000 stores in total

## 4 new activities for everyone to enjoy! This summer, the all-out play space トンデミ平和島 gets a major renewal, with a commemorative “Group Discount” campaign!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000421.000159118.html
- anchor: #n1295730
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、トンデミ平和島

Facts:
- 500 yen off the トンデミ admission fee for each of 1 person
- Visit with 4 or more people
- トンデミ admission (120 minutes): 3,000–4,100 yen
- Kids' area admission (120 minutes): 900 yen
- Guardian admission (120 minutes): 600 yen
- Membership registration fee: 600 yen
- Usage time: 120 minutes
- 1会計あたり最大10名まで適用できます
- Height: 110 cm or taller
- Body weight: 20 kg–120 kg
- For ages 2 and up, with a height of 120 cm or less
- Some activities are for ages 3 and up

## Winnie the Pooh characters gather with “photogenic” faces! Cushions and mascots featuring Winnie the Pooh arrive exclusively at Namco, starting July 10, 2026 (Fri.)!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000423.000159118.html
- anchor: #n1295729
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、ディズニー、バンダイナムコアミューズメント

Facts:
- Approx. W4cm × D6cm × H11cm
- Approx. W40cm × D40cm × H25cm

## SmartHR launches a new AI feature to help with initial employee skills management setup

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000446.000015987.html
- anchor: #n1295728
- Companies mentioned: SmartHR、デロイト トーマツ ミック経済研究所株式会社

Facts:
- Available starting in early July
- Capital: 100 million yen

## Announcement: Free seminar, “Evaluators Explain! Points to Note to Avoid Difficulties with Medical Device Testing and Certification”

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000450.000003627.html
- anchor: #n1295727
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人日本品質保証機構、安全電磁センター、北関西試験センター、中部EMC試験部

Facts:
- 【東京会場】2026年8月 7日（金） 13:30 ～ 17:00（13:00受付開始）
- [Osaka venue] August 21, 2026 (Fri.), 13:00–16:30 (registration begins at 12:30)
- [Tokyo venue] 180 people
- [Osaka venue] 60 people

## [Through July 31] Supporting children who refuse to attend school in “seriously changing themselves this summer”: キズキ共育塾 launches summer campaign

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000451.000041906.html
- anchor: #n1295726
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キズキ、キズキ共育塾

Facts:
- The regular enrollment fee of 16,500 yen (tax included) will be waived.
- ※For those who continue for at least 3 months.
- More than 14,000 people have graduated.

## Kimono and other discount campaigns at “Immersive Ukiyo-e Exhibition HIROSHIMA”; visitor giveaway initiative also announced. Immerse yourself in the world of ukiyo-e at this immersive museum, which has attracted a total of 500,000 visitors with exhibitions in Tokyo and Paris, France.

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000458.000046440.html
- anchor: #n1295725
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社一旗、広島テレビ、シーズライブ、テレビ愛知、クールジャパン官⺠連携プラットフォーム、パナソニックコネクト、キャライノベイト、ヤマハ

Facts:
- Over 300 works by world-renowned ukiyo-e artists
- More than 500,000 people visited
- 100 yen off
- First 1,000 customers

## [Enjoy 2 kinds of “hot” this summer] Alongside the summer staple spicy chicken, a chicken with the refreshing aroma and addictive heat of jalapeño is back. “Red Hot Chicken” and “Green Hot Wings” go on sale in limited quantities starting July 8 (Wed.).

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000479.000032088.html
- anchor: #n1295724
- Companies mentioned: 日本ケンタッキー・フライド・チキン株式会社、KFC、カルビー、ブルーロック

Facts:
- “Red Hot Chicken” … 340 yen
- “Green Hot Wings” … 280 yen
- “Potato Chips KFC Red Hot Chicken Flavor” and “Potato Chips KFC Green Hot Wings Flavor” From left: “Potato Chips KFC Red Hot Chicken Flavor” and “Potato Chips KFC Green Hot Wings Flavor” (image) ■Price: Open price (suggested retail price around 210 yen)
- ■On sale: July 8, 2026 (Wed.)
- ■On sale: July 6, 2026 (Mon.)
- July 8, 2026 (Wed.)–July 22, 2026 (Wed.)
- July 8, 2026 (Wed.)–August 5, 2026 (Wed.)
- July 8, 2026 (Wed.) 10:00–July 14 (Tue.) 23:59
- Application deadline: July 15, 2026 (Wed.) 23:59
- ■Expiration date: August 5, 2026 (Wed.)

## jinjer begins phased rollout of its “AI Assistant” feature, which completes a range of HR-related tasks with a single touch, starting with select users

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000480.000089626.html
- anchor: #n1295723
- Companies mentioned: jinjer株式会社、株式会社犬の家

Facts:
- Expected to reduce the workload for all covered operations by approximately 65%
- A model company with around 300 employees
- Cuts around 22 hours of non-core work each month

## TOKIUM AI Expense Approval adopted by DAIWA CYCLE株式会社, a bicycle specialty store chain listed on the TSE Growth Market

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000486.000009888.html
- anchor: #n1295722
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TOKIUM、DAIWA CYCLE株式会社

Facts:
- A bicycle specialty store chain operating 157 stores, mainly in Osaka Prefecture (as of the end of June 2026).
- More than 1,000 applications are submitted each month
- Just 2 months after implementation, it has already reduced the workload by more than 18 hours per month
- The company expects to save approximately 220 hours per year.
- Capital: 562.21 million yen (as of January 31, 2026)

## To mark the 1st anniversary of its service launch in the Naha area, Luup will hold a “Naha Day Special: Unlimited 30-Minute Rides” campaign on July 8

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000494.000043250.html
- anchor: #n1295721
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Luup、那覇市

Facts:
- More than 17,900 ports
- App downloads have surpassed 6 million
- Approximately 70 ports are currently installed
- Base ride fare: 50 yen
- 時間料金1分あたり15円

## Launching kimchi jjigae that brings out the rich, tangy flavor of well-aged kimchi, with an authentic taste to delight Korean food fans

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000496.000005331.html
- anchor: #n1295720
- Companies mentioned: モランボン株式会社

Facts:
- Relaunching on July 15, 2026 (Wed.)
- Launching on August 10, 2026 (Mon.)
- Suggested retail price: 380 yen (excluding tax)

## NTT Docomo Business X expands features including alerts for its social listening tool “Buzz Finder”

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000533.000006600.html
- anchor: #n1295719
- Companies mentioned: NTTドコモビジネスX株式会社、NTTコム オンライン、BeReal

Facts:
- 2026年1月にNTTコム オンライン・マーケティング・ソリューション株式会社から社名変更いたしました。

## A host of popular food brands exhibiting! Reader influencers with more than 1.15 million followers in total attend [4MEEE-hosted event report]

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000575.000013544.html
- anchor: #n1295718
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インタースペース、4MEEE株式会社、キーコーヒー、Hanks、Green Beans、プログステロール、BeEARTH、かがやき温泉水、サラヤ、大塚製薬、KINS、だいじょうぶなもの、2foods、資生堂、四川料理しびれ王

Facts:
- More than 1.15 million total followers
- 96.9% found useful information for posting on social media and discovered products

## [Soundcore] A new daily-use standard! The “Soundcore P42i” fully wireless earbuds, featuring rich functionality and a compact design, are now on sale

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000662.000016775.html
- anchor: #n1295717
- Companies mentioned: Soundcore、Ankerグループ、アンカー・ジャパン株式会社、ソニー株式会社

Facts:
- No. 1 in domestic sales value in 2025 among fully wireless earbuds priced under 10,000 yen
- Up to 8.5 hours from the earbuds alone
- Up to 40 hours with the charging case
- 9,990 yen, tax included

## 4 varieties of refreshing noodles, including chilled mala tang, arrive at バーミヤン! “Summer Noodle Extravaganza” fair

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000664.000017486.html
- anchor: #n1295716
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社すかいらーくレストランツ、バーミヤン、すかいらーく

Facts:
- A cumulative 4.2 million servings sold
- ¥999 (¥1,099 including tax)
- ¥899 (¥989 including tax)
- ¥799 (¥879 including tax)
- A summer staple that's a hit every year! Chilled Chinese noodles are back
- 349 yen (384 yen including tax)
- 399 yen (439 yen including tax)

## A child car seat that supports comfortable breathing in a reclined, bed-like position: アップリカ’s “Kururila Bitte X Plus AC” goes on sale at アカチャンホンポ starting Friday, July 24!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000690.000018863.html
- anchor: #n1295715
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社赤ちゃん本舗、ニューウェルブランズ・ジャパン合同会社、アップリカ、アカチャンホンポ

Facts:
- ■Price: 72,500 yen
- (79,750 yen, tax included)
- ■Product weight (approx.): 13.9 kg
- アカチャンホンポ points: 1,000P
- Limited to 4,000 items across all stores

## [Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport and Lazona Kawasaki Plaza] Toy Story SUMMER ADVENTURE

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000691.000002198.html
- anchor: #n1295714
- Companies mentioned: 三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社、ディズニー、ピクサー、Gap、Disney+、PONEYCOMB、JCB、Nintendo、Panasonic

Facts:
- 20 LaLaport locations nationwide
- July 24, 2026 (Friday)
- August 16 (Sunday)
- Purchases of 3,000 yen or more (tax included; amounts may be combined)
- 1,500 winners
- 5 winners

## “Summer-Only Stay Plan for Enjoying Japanese Sake” now on sale at 4 properties in Atami, Yugawara and Hakone | Starting July 2026

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000696.000010207.html
- anchor: #n1295713
- Companies mentioned: Relo Hotels＆Resorts、株式会社リロバケーションズ、HINEMOS

Facts:
- Sales period: Through August 31, 2026 (Mon.)
- 価格：17,600円～（2名1室ご利用時1名様料金）
- 価格：23,100円～（2名1室ご利用時1名様料金）
- 価格：22,000円～（2名1室ご利用時1名様料金）
- Available at more than 40 locations nationwide
- Capital: 50 million yen

## 大江戸温泉物語グループ「ブルーロック」とのコラボレーション企画2026年8月1日(土)より開催

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000696.000018653.html
- anchor: #n1295712
- Companies mentioned: GENSEN HOLDINGS株式会社、大江戸温泉物語グループ、ブルーロック

Facts:
- Operates 75 hot spring hotels, inns and theme parks nationwide
- Accommodation reservations open on June 23, 2026
- From 10:00 on June 23, 2026
- Available exclusively at hotels and inns at 5 facilities

## 【EXPO2025 Official Licensed Product】New black Myaku-Myaku product, “mimi Pen,” launches!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000696.000026530.html
- anchor: #n1295711
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヘソプロダクション、株式会社ヘソホールディングス

Facts:
- Myaku-Myaku mimi Pen (¥770, tax included)
- Capital: 10,000,000 yen

## Finally launching today, July 2! [Choose, top it, and indulge!] The upgraded Oedo specialty “topped rice bowl” is available exclusively at the lunch buffet

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000710.000018653.html
- anchor: #n1295710
- Companies mentioned: GENSEN HOLDINGS株式会社、大江戸温泉物語 君津の森、大江戸温泉物語 ホテルレオマの森

Facts:
- Operates 75 hot spring hotels and inns and theme parks nationwide
- From today, July 2
- July 2, 2026–September 1, 2026
- Hours: 11:30–14:30 (last admission 14:00)
- Adults: ¥1,540
- Elementary school students: ¥720
- Elementary school students: ¥1,200
- Preschoolers: ¥300

## “Final PC Migration” series of computer data transfer software surpasses cumulative sales of 15 million copies

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000742.000040956.html
- anchor: #n1295709
- Companies mentioned: AIデータ株式会社、AOSストア

Facts:
- Surpasses cumulative sales of 15 million copies
- July 3, 2026, 16:00–July 9, 15:00

## The dream team of Okayama-born denim pioneer BettySmith® and For’elle, a plus-size retailer, is back!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000744.000030981.html
- anchor: #n1295708
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社はるやまホールディングス、はるやま商事株式会社、株式会社ベティスミス、BettySmith®

Facts:
- ¥8,690 (tax included)
- ¥7,590 (tax included)
- 6,490 yen (tax included)

## New version “CHUNITHM Mate” now available!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000755.000016101.html
- anchor: #n1295707
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セガ フェイブ、カプコン、タイザン5、集英社、SHIFT UP CORP.、SEGA、TunerGames Ltd.、lowiro、TAITO CORPORATION、上海アリス幻樂団、Ui Shigure、INCOLORE、DECO*27、OTOIRO、Crypton Future Media, INC.、NICHION,INC.、TOY’S FACTORY、ソニー・ミュージックレーベルズ、Sony Music Publishing(Japan) Inc.、Sony Music Labels Inc.

Facts:
- Rollout begins on July 2, 2026
- During the period from July 2, 2026, to August 19, 2026
- During the period from July 2, 2026, to July 29, 2026
- During the period from July 2, 2026, to August 5, 2026

## AI features added to the self-service survey tool “QiQUMO”

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000789.000004729.html
- anchor: #n1295706
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クロス・マーケティング、QiQUMO、QiQUMO Ai（β版）

Facts:
- Surveys can be distributed to a panel of up to 14 million people
- Since the service launched in 2017
- Established: April 1, 2003

## Make your “perfect shot” easier to achieve. Latest photo correction software “Photo Eraser 7” launches July 2

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000797.000035169.html
- anchor: #n1295705
- Companies mentioned: ソースネクスト株式会社、株式会社ファンファーレ

Facts:
- “Photo Eraser 7” (¥4,290, tax included)
- Installation size: approximately 650 MB

## “Sushiro × 食べログ” nationwide series supervised by renowned restaurants! “Rich and savory seafood and pork bone ramen,” supervised by らーめん はやし, a beloved Tokyo Shibuya institution for more than 20 years, is here!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000816.000049164.html
- anchor: #n1295704
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社あきんどスシロー、食べログ、らーめん はやし

Facts:
- It received a high rating of 3.77 on 食べログ
- We have developed more than 170 types of ramen, mazesoba and other dishes
- A renowned restaurant that has remained popular and beloved by many fans since opening in 2003
- ■ Price: ¥480 and up, tax included
- Sales will end once the planned total of 580,000 servings has sold out

## How can we overcome 2040, when the baby-boom generation’s children reach old age? “The 2040 Problem Explained in Diagrams” goes on sale July 24

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000822.000007916.html
- anchor: #n1295703
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社昭文社ホールディングス、株式会社昭文社

Facts:
- Cumulative circulation exceeds 1 million copies
- The average age of Japan’s entire population will reach 55
- 75% of road bridges will exceed their service life
- Share of the population aged 65 and older
- Number of municipalities at risk of disappearing
- Number of care workers needed to fill the shortfall
- Number of people in the working-age population lost
- Percentage decline in births in 2040 compared with 50 years earlier
- Projected increase in medical expenses
- List price: 2,200 yen (base price 2,000 yen + 10% tax)