# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-02 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 4 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.

## “!” at work: People in their 20s and 30s find it “friendly,” while those in their 40s and 50s consider it “inappropriate” / About 70% feel a “generational gap” in workplace communication, survey of working women by 女の転職type [No. 132]

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000859.000012506.html
- anchor: #n1295702
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キャリアデザインセンター、女の転職type

Facts:
- 61.6% said they feel stressed
- 62.9% said they worry about being contacted outside working hours
- The survey found that 67.4% feel some kind of generational gap in workplace communication

## “Classic Picture Book Cookie Tin Selection by Cake.jp” to be held for the first time at Amu Plaza Miyazaki from July 3!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000904.000015685.html
- anchor: #n1295701
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Cake.jp、Cake.jp、株式会社Suikosha、Universal Studios Licensing LLC

Facts:
- 2 million members
- More than 1,700 participating stores
- 8,000 types in the lineup
- Price: ¥3,564 (tax included)
- Price: ¥980 (tax included)

## With the movie release, T-shirts related to “スター・ウォーズ” are surging in popularity, at 5 times the previous month’s level

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000906.000035599.html
- anchor: #n1295700
- Companies mentioned: eBay、セカイモン、株式会社ショップエアライン、スター・ウォーズ、マイケル・ジャクソン、Guns N' Roses、Metallica、Bon Jovi、Nirvana、Red Hot Chili Peppers、Marilyn Manson、Slipknot、System of a Down

Facts:
- Through July 31, 2026
- More than 1.5 billion products

## “Ukiyo-e in Motion HIROSHIMA” exhibition ends soon! Special exhibition commentary exclusive to the Hiroshima venue is here! Discounts for wearing kimono or uniforms and various visitor gifts are also available!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000921.000014948.html
- anchor: #n1295658
- Companies mentioned: 広島テレビ、シーズライブ、一旗、テレビ愛知、広島東洋カープ、サンフレッチェ広島、広島ドラゴンフライズ、パナソニックコネクト、キャライノベイト、ヤマハ

Facts:
- Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Sep. 6, 2026 (Sun.)
- ¥100 off admission
- First 1000 visitors
- General admission: 2,000 yen
- Students (high school, university and vocational school): ¥1,300
- Children (ages 4 through junior high school): ¥600
- Seniors (ages 65 and older): ¥1,700
- Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium combination ticket: ¥3,600

## 【Nissay MIRAIQA × AUBA】Nissay MIRAIQA, from 日本生命グループ, is seeking co-creation partners nationwide to help solve regional challenges!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000930.000037194.html
- anchor: #n1295657
- Companies mentioned: Nissay MIRAIQA、日本生命グループ、株式会社eiicon、AUBA

Facts:
- More than 1,700 co-creation projects brought to fruition by eiicon to date
- The cumulative number of registered companies has topped 39,000
- From July 2, 2026
- From April 1, 2026
- November 2025
- Apr. 3, 2023

## 28卒の就活時、生成AIの「ハルシネーション」経験者は約6割。効率化の裏でファクトチェック徹底は半数未満に留まる結果に

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000963.000010591.html
- anchor: #n1295656
- Companies mentioned: レバレジーズ株式会社、キャリアチケット就職

Facts:
- 28卒の85%が就活で「生成AI」を活用
- Asked whether they had experienced “hallucinations,” about 60% said “yes (it has provided information that differs from the facts or content that does not reflect reality) (60.5%).”
- Only 46.0% of students said they “always verify facts using official websites, IR materials and other sources”
- A combined total of about 80% (78.6%) said they consider it important: “very important (22.9%)” or “somewhat important (55.7%).”

## 【ノーガホテル 清水 京都】A project to create 10 types of guest room mugs themed around “Unconventional Kyoto”

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000963.000025694.html
- anchor: #n1295655
- Companies mentioned: 野村不動産ホテルズ株式会社、ノーガホテル 清水 京都、NOHGA HOTEL、庭のホテル 東京、野村不動産

Facts:
- 9 artists and 1 pottery studio
- All 207 rooms
- Available from July 1, 2026
- Scheduled to open in summer 2027

## Qoo10 announces its May 2026 monthly cosmetics rankings! See the top 5 monthly sellers in each popular category

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000971.000022933.html
- anchor: #n1295654
- Companies mentioned: eBay Japan合同会社、SoNatural、TIRTIR、WAKEMAKE、CLIO、ABOUT TONE、Laka、ペリペラ、ミルクタッチ、hince、APRILSKIN、2ªN、トゥークールフォースクール、ホリカホリカ、VDL

Facts:
- Data collection period: May 1–May 31, 2026

## Build “personal pension” income of ¥100,000 a month! The 3rd installment in the “dividend income” series, which has sold more than 200,000 copies cumulatively: “The Ultimate Stock Investment Strategy for Earning ¥1.2 Million in Annual Dividends Before You Quit Your Job,” out today!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000971.000080658.html
- anchor: #n1295653
- Companies mentioned: クロスメディア・パブリッシング、クロスメディアグループ株式会社、コープ共済連

Facts:
- Annual dividends of 1.2 million yen
- More than 250,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter)
- Employees’ Pension: “about 140,000 yen”
- National Pension: “about 50,000 yen”
- New NISA growth investment quota (lifetime investment limit: 12 million yen)
- 21 carefully selected stocks
- List price: 1,980 yen
- 1,800 yen before tax
- 240 pages

## Eyewear brand Zoff launches new Disney collection, “Disney Collection created by Zoff ‘BAYMAX’”; care robot Baymax makes its debut as eyewear

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000987.000002864.html
- anchor: #n1295652
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インターメスティック、Zoff、Disney

Facts:
- Available from July 17, 2026 (Friday), at Zoff stores nationwide, the Zoff official online store and other outlets
- Advance reservations open at the Zoff official online store at 11 a.m. on July 2, 2026 (Thursday)
- Glasses: 3 styles, 7 varieties, ¥9,900–¥12,200 (including standard lenses)
- Sunglasses can be fitted with prescription lenses for an additional ¥3,300 or more
- Glasses-cleaning cloth: ¥2,530
- Mini pouch with glasses-cleaning cloth: ¥1,650

## 【ノボテル奈良】中学生アーティストConocaによる「てのひら美術館 鹿たちのかわいいアトリエ展 in 奈良」を開催

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000988.000052177.html
- anchor: #n1295651
- Companies mentioned: ノボテル奈良、てのひら美術館、アコー、WWF、Ennismore

Facts:
- 2026年8月21日（金）から8月28日（金）まで
- 11:30～19:00
- ※最終日は17:00まで
- Number of rooms: 264
- Conoca special café latte and macaron set: ¥2,500 (tax included)
- Opened: Sept. 4, 2024 (Wed.)
- Operates more than 600 hotels
- More than 5,800 hotels and resorts
- More than 10,000 restaurants and bars
- In more than 110 countries worldwide
- From luxury to economy

## A Zoff store with one of the largest sales floors in Yamaguchi Prefecture is opening! Zoff Onoda Sunpark store opens July 4, 2026 (Saturday)

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000989.000002864.html
- anchor: #n1295650
- Companies mentioned: Zoff、株式会社インターメスティック

Facts:
- Keeps more than approximately 1,000 pairs of eyewear in stock at all times
- 10% off photochromic lenses
- Saturday, July 4, 2026

## [なか卯] Enjoy a generous serving with a whole eel! Treat yourself to a lavish bowl at なか卯 on the midsummer Day of the Ox! なか卯 offers its “Generous Eel Serving” for a limited time

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001053.000097263.html
- anchor: #n1295649
- Companies mentioned: なか卯、株式会社なか卯、株式会社ゼンショーホールディングス

Facts:
- ¥2,280 including tax
- Planned for sale at 447 locations

## For shopping, commuting and picnics! 4 new cooler bags from the CLUB LOGOS series!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001098.000032114.html
- anchor: #n1295648
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ロゴスコーポレーション、LOGOS、CLUB LOGOS

Facts:
- Price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
- Price: ¥2,380 (tax included)
- Price: ¥3,980 (tax included)
- Price: ¥4,980 (tax included)
- Released on June 25, 2026 (Thursday)

## JR Tokyo Station’s “Gransta Tokyo” announces the TOP 10 sales rankings for Tokyo Station-exclusive classic souvenir sweets of 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001145.000082978.html
- anchor: #n1295647
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション、COCORIS、THE DROS、ザ・メープルマニア、nuevo by BUNMEIDO、喫茶店に恋して。、Now on Cheese♪ Hello, Tokyo Station！、Mr. CHEESECAKE、BURDIGALA TOKYO、Brick bake bakers by Pâtisserie ease、MIYUKA

Facts:
- Won 1st place for 7 consecutive years
- 6 products ranked
- 3 products made the rankings for the first time
- 6 pieces: ¥1,620
- 9 pieces: ¥1,404
- 2,500 yen
- 6 pieces: ¥1,296
- 4 pieces: ¥950
- 2,484 yen
- ¥1,782
- 2,700 yen
- 1 piece: ¥300
- 12 pieces: ¥2,890

## Announcement of player contract renewal (#54 Davante Gardner)

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001166.000097825.html
- anchor: #n1295646
- Companies mentioned: シーホース三河株式会社

Facts:
- 2026-27 season

## 博報堂SXプロフェッショナルズ launches “Hakuhodo SXP Circular Solutions,” supporting companies’ transition to a circular economy in collaboration with 3 group companies

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001189.000008062.html
- anchor: #n1295645
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社博報堂、博報堂SXプロフェッショナルズ、株式会社博報堂プロダクツ、株式会社博報堂Gravity、株式会社Hakuhodo DY ONE、アーティクル株式会社、ハーチ株式会社

Facts:
- 30 types of motivations to encourage consumers to support the circular economy
- “8 consumer values”
- “4 corporate values”

## [Umekoji Potel Kyoto] This summer, Potel becomes a “magical playground” for an event where children take center stage: “Potel Magical Carnival” and “Summer Dinner Buffet”

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001244.000095932.html
- anchor: #n1295644
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JR西日本ホロニック、JR西日本ホテルズ、株式会社ジェイアール西日本ホテル開発

Facts:
- 開催日：2026年8月9日（日）～８月16日（日）
- Time: 17:30–21:00 (last admission 20:00)
- Price: age 13 and older / ¥7,700; ages 3–12 / ¥3,300
- Price: ¥800 (3–5 flowers, arrangement and wrapping included)

## 「心が癒される」と話題のヒーリング小説『ペンション・ワケアッテ』が、第1回うさぎや矢板店リーディングクラブ大賞に選ばれました！

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001255.000031579.html
- anchor: #n1295643
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポプラ社、うさぎや矢板店、小学館、ハーパーコリンズ・ジャパン、ハーパーコリンズUS、オートヴィル、ウラノ・ワールド、グラメディア、アズラ・ブックス、ボニエブックスUK

Facts:
- Published in February 2026
- List price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
- More than 1 million copies sold to date
- Translations underway in 40 countries
- Ranked 5th

## [仙台ロイヤルパークホテル] Picnic Garden Cinema Night to be held

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001337.000039557.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3151812-en.html
- anchor: #n1295642
- Companies mentioned: 仙台ロイヤルパークホテル、ロイヤルパークホテルズ、三菱地所ホテルズ&リゾーツ株式会社、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Facts:
- Date: August 29, 2026 (Saturday)
- Time: Doors open at 17:30 / Screening starts at 18:30
- Number of guest rooms: 110
- Operates 25 hotels with 6,397 rooms nationwide
- Free parking for 220 vehicles

## JCB launches 25% cashback exclusively on Saturdays at ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001409.000011361.html
- anchor: #n1295641
- Companies mentioned: JCB、ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン、㈱デンソーウェーブ

Facts:
- Get 25% of the purchase amount back
- Limit: equivalent to ¥1,000
- Entries are scheduled to close when the number of applicants reaches 120,000

## Execution of a power purchase agreement for an onshore wind power project

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001458.000021766.html
- anchor: #n1295640
- Companies mentioned: 東京ガス株式会社、株式会社レノバ、苓北風力合同会社

Facts:
- Installed capacity
- Estimated annual power generation
- Purchased over 25 years

## こどもちゃれんじbaby provides teaching materials for research on a developmental support program for preterm infants at 富山大学付属病院

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001468.000000120.html
- anchor: #n1295639
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション、富山大学付属病院、こどもちゃれんじbaby

Facts:
- Gestational age at birth under 32 weeks
- Birth weight under 1,500 grams
- The program is scheduled to be evaluated over a period of 3 years
- Early group: a group that uses each monthly issue from the 1-year-1-month issue through the 1-year-6-month issue
- Late group: a group that uses each monthly issue from the 1-year-7-month issue through the 1-year-11-month issue
- 1988年に開講した「こどもちゃれんじ」
- 2026 marks 30 years since the “Shimajiro Puppet” was first offered

## The 4th phase of “Smiles & Health for Children,” a program supporting kindergarten and elementary school meals in Vietnam, begins in July 2026

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001483.000021580.html
- anchor: #n1295638
- Companies mentioned: 森永乳業、プラン・インターナショナル、Le May Production, Trading and Service Company Limited、Elovi Vietnam Joint Stock Company、Morinaga Le May Vietnam Joint Stock Company、Morinaga Nutritional Foods Vietnam Joint Stock Company

Facts:
- More than 900 children
- More than 130 teachers, health staff and cooking staff
- More than 800 parents and guardians
- More than 450 children
- More than 70 teachers, health staff and cooking staff
- Approximately 140 kindergarten children
- Approximately 50 faculty and staff
- Approximately 140 parents and guardians
- Approximately 400 local community residents
- Poverty rate: 24%

## Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026! The Morinaga Milk Industry Cup Tour of Volleyball 2026, featuring former members of Japan’s national volleyball team, including Yoshie Takeshita, to be held nationwide

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001484.000021580.html
- anchor: #n1295637
- Companies mentioned: 森永乳業株式会社、株式会社姫路ヴィクトリーナ、株式会社マルト、株式会社フィールコーポレーション、生活協同組合コープこうべ

Facts:
- We have provided technical coaching to a total of more than 15,500 junior high school students to date

## Additional Ginza Line trains will run to coincide with the Sumida River Fireworks Festival

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001489.000020053.html
- anchor: #n1295636
- Companies mentioned: 東京地下鉄株式会社、東京メトロ

Facts:
- Saturday, July 25, 2026
- 44 additional trains in total
- 52 additional trains in total

## アサヒGINONジンソーダ to launch nationwide on August 25

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001529.000016166.html
- anchor: #n1295635
- Companies mentioned: アサヒビール株式会社、アサヒGINONジンソーダ

Facts:
- Launching nationwide on August 25
- Alcohol content: 7%
- Alcohol content: 19.6 g
- Suggested retail price: ¥164 (before tax), ¥180 (including tax)

## ほっともっと limited to the Tohoku, Kyushu and Yamaguchi regions! New TV commercial released: “Beef Short Ribs & Offal Rice Bowl and Spicy Bone-in Red Chicken”

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001533.000054093.html
- anchor: #n1295634
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プレナス、ほっともっと

Facts:
- A hearty meal! Beef Short Ribs & Offal Rice Bowl ¥860
- A hearty meal! Beef Short Ribs & Offal Bento ¥890
- A hearty meal! Double-portion Beef Short Ribs & Offal Bento (2 times the meat) ¥1,450
- Irresistibly spicy: Spicy Bone-in Red Chicken (4 pieces) ¥320
- Irresistibly spicy: Spicy Bone-in Red Chicken (8 pieces) ¥570

## Second collaboration with Seven-Eleven Japan! Launch of Kirin Hyoketsu® mottainai Furano Melon (limited-time flavor), available exclusively at Seven-Eleven and other retailers, to reduce fruit waste and support farmers

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001554.000073077.html
- anchor: #n1295633
- Companies mentioned: キリンビール株式会社、株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、ヨークベニマル、イズミ、ダイイチ

Facts:
- Equivalent to approximately 5,000 Furano melons
- Approximately 8 tons of “mottainai fruit”
- 0.2% fruit juice
- Alcohol content: 4%
- 350 ml can: 11.2 g
- 500 ml can: 16 g

## [LOFT] Celebrating the 85th anniversary of Curious George! “Timeless Friendship with Curious George by LOFT” event

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001791.000018324.html
- anchor: #n1295632
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ロフト、Universal Studios Licensing LLC、株式会社Suikosha、株式会社グリーンフラッシュ、株式会社サンアート、スケーター株式会社

Facts:
- Curious George’s 85th anniversary
- 39 varieties of merchandise
- 179 LOFT stores nationwide
- 30 winners selected by lottery

## カルビー and KFC team up for a new collaboration featuring flavors perfect for summer: “Potato Chips KFC Red Hot Chicken Flavor” and “Potato Chips KFC Green Hot Wings Flavor”

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001874.000030525.html
- anchor: #n1295631
- Companies mentioned: カルビー、KFC、日本ケンタッキー・フライド・チキン株式会社

Facts:
- Net weight: 62 g
- Estimated price: around ¥210 including tax
- Monday, July 6, 2026
- A total of 20,000 winners

## [湘南T-SITE] “Shonan WINE GARDEN” to be held on July 10 (Friday) and 11 (Saturday)

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001921.000009848.html
- anchor: #n1295630
- Companies mentioned: 湘南T-SITE、メルシャン株式会社、FARM CANNING、KIKI WINE CLUB、PIZZA MONTE COSTA、Smoke Factory、ねこもち、Kitchen St.、スマインミー、クレープくれよん

Facts:
- Participation fee: ¥5,500 (including tax)
- ※1回あたり20名、90分制

## [(株)ジェイアール西日本デイリーサービスネット] A new souvenir destination opens in the underground shopping arcade at Kyoto Station!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002099.000095753.html
- anchor: #n1295629
- Companies mentioned: (株)ジェイアール西日本デイリーサービスネット、株式会社美十

Facts:
- Limited to the first 300 customers each day
- Limited to the first 150 customers each day
- At least 2,000 yen, tax included
- 2 pieces: ¥540
- 4 pieces: ¥972
- 8 pieces: ¥1,836

## [Free to attend; held July 30 (Thursday)] Practical online seminar on retaining foreign care workers to maximize incentives and revenue, in preparation for the 2027 revision of long-term care reimbursement

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002113.000005089.html
- anchor: #n1295628
- Companies mentioned: ヒューマンライフケア株式会社、ヒューマンホールディングス株式会社、ヒューマンアカデミー、ヒューマンリソシア

Facts:
- 177 offices nationwide
- More than 165 foreign care workers
- As of July 2026
- 2027 revision of long-term care reimbursement
- Capacity: 50 people
- Capital: 10 million yen

## [星のや竹富島] Learn about the island’s Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property and immerse yourself in ceremonial performances and traditional rituals with the “Tane-tori Festival (Tanadui) Stay” program

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002172.000033064.html
- anchor: #n1295627
- Companies mentioned: 星のや、星のや竹富島

Facts:
- 1名 33,000円（税・サービス料込み、宿泊料別）
- 1泊 147,000円～（1室あたり、税・サービス料込、食事別）

## Free live streaming of wind ensemble competitions in West Kanto, Tokyo, Tokai and Shikoku on 吹奏楽プラス

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002229.000009214.html
- anchor: #n1295626
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社朝日新聞社、全日本吹奏楽連盟、吹奏楽プラス

Facts:
- Held from August to September 2026
- August 29 (Saturday): Junior high school A
- August 30 (Sunday): High school A
- August 21 (Friday): Junior high school B, high school B
- August 22 (Saturday): Junior high school A, university
- August 23 (Sunday): High school A, workplace and general
- September 5 (Saturday): Junior high school A
- September 6 (Sunday): High school A
- September 12 (Saturday): Junior high school B
- September 13 (Sunday): Elementary school, high school B
- September 27 (Sunday): University, workplace and general
- September 12 (Saturday): High school, university
- September 13 (Sunday): Workplace and general, junior high school

## “AERA Money Summer 2026” on sale: Japanese stocks with generous dividends

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002407.000004702.html
- anchor: #n1295625
- Companies mentioned: 日経平均株価、エヌビディア、台湾セミコンダクター、野村、大和、三菱UFJ、三菱UFJアセットマネジメント、eMAXIS Slim、藤井フミヤ、落合務、高須克弥、テスタ

Facts:
- Some stocks had yields in the 4% to 5% range
- List price: ¥1,320 (base price ¥1,200 + 10% tax)
- Survey of 1,458 people on food expenses and home appliances

## [東京ステーションホテル] A summer-only treat to savor seasonal melons to your heart’s content: fragrant melon sweets collection

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002465.000030117.html
- anchor: #n1295624
- Companies mentioned: 東京ステーションホテル、イギリス リッチモンド・インターナショナル社、バロビエ＆トーゾ社

Facts:
- Monday–Thursday: 7,900 yen
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 8,400 yen
- Single item: ¥3,100
- With coffee or tea: ¥4,900
- With melon squash: ¥5,100
- À la carte: 2,300 yen

## Around 61% say dropping off and picking up laundry at a dry cleaner is “a hassle”; around 74% say home-delivery dry cleaning is “convenient”

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002842.000044800.html
- anchor: #n1295623
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER、株式会社リナビス、NEXER Group、宅配クリーニングのリナビス

Facts:
- 28.4% said they had “given up” using a dry cleaner because its business hours did not suit them
- 61.3% said they find dropping off and picking up laundry at a dry cleaner “a hassle”
- 73.7% said home-delivery dry cleaning, with pickup and delivery at home, is “convenient”

## Around 76% think a funeral should reflect the deceased’s hobbies and favorite things. Around 68% also want to bring “a sense of who they were” to the farewell

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002924.000044800.html
- anchor: #n1295622
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER Group、自由に家族葬、株式会社メモリードグループ、株式会社NEXER

Facts:
- 76.0% said the deceased’s hobbies and personality “should be reflected” in the farewell
- 68.2% said they want to bring “a sense of who they were” to the farewell
- 49.4% said they would “like to try or would accept” a new kind of farewell that is not bound by convention

## [Survey on attitudes toward education] Many parents see the benefits of individual tutoring even while sending their children to group tutoring schools? Data reveals the ideal and reality of children’s learning styles

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002927.000044800.html
- anchor: #n1295621
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER、KATEKYO学院 宮城、株式会社NEXER Group

Facts:
- 63.0% said they do not currently send their children to a tutoring school
- 23.0% said they currently send their children to one
- 14.0% said they had sent their children to one in the past
- Among those with experience attending a tutoring school, 51.4% said it was a group tutoring school
- 37.8% said it was an individual tutoring school
- 10.8% said they used both individual and group tutoring
- 56.7% said that, considering learning outcomes, “one-on-one instruction is better”
- A combined 43.2% leaned toward group instruction

## アネッサが4年に1度の「XP（色素性乾皮症）患者の会 全国大会」に参画

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003145.000005794.html
- anchor: #n1295620
- Companies mentioned: アネッサ、資生堂、ユーロモニター

Facts:
- June 20 (Saturday)–21 (Sunday), 2026

## LEPSIM launches its first collaboration items with “Gachapin and Mukku,” themed around festivals, starting July 2 (Thursday)

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003170.000001304.html
- anchor: #n1295619
- Companies mentioned: LEPSIM、株式会社アダストリア、株式会社フジテレビジョン、合同会社フジ・コンシューマ・プロダクツ、アンドエスティHDグループ、株式会社エレメントルール、株式会社BUZZWIT、株式会社ゼットン、株式会社アンドエスティ、株式会社アンドエスティ・ロジスティクス、株式会社WeOur

Facts:
- More than 40 multi-brand labels
- 16 collaboration item styles in total
- Starting July 2, 2026 (Thursday)
- Operating 120 stores nationwide
- Approximately 1,500 stores in Japan and overseas
- Price: 4,990 yen (tax included)
- Price: 3,990 yen (tax included)
- Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥4,400 (tax included)
- Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
- Price: 1,320 yen (tax included)
- Price: 2,750 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)

## Mizuki Tsujimura’s Fire Dome: A wave of fervor spreads, making it a No. 1 bestseller in one chart after another. Cumulative sales topped 300,000 copies just 1 month after release. Special reviews by Kumiko Kakehashi and Kaori Kawai are now available on the special website!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003754.000013640.html
- anchor: #n1295618
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社小学館、紀伊國屋書店、小説丸

Facts:
- Cumulative circulation reached 300,000 copies just 1 month after release
- A work serialized 25 times in the literary magazine STORY BOX, from the June 2019 issue to the August 2023 issue
- 7 years since writing began
- A special book gift card worth 1,000 yen will be given away
- Enthusiastic comments received from more than 400 booksellers nationwide

## Because your beloved dog is irreplaceable family. VOW WOW Wedding, a full-scale hotel wedding where couples pledge an eternal bond with a ring bearer dog and paw-print stamps, launches

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003790.000014571.html
- anchor: #n1295617
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニュー・オータニ、ホテルニューオータニ大阪、ココアルコ

Facts:
- ¥300,000 (tax and service charge included)

## Enjoy unlimited refills of sirloin and seafood in Kobe Sannomiya. A hybrid combining the luxury of a course meal with the satisfaction of all-you-can-eat! The second installment of this hugely popular offering, the “Summer Lunch Course,” arrives August 1.

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004184.000005113.html
- anchor: #n1295616
- Companies mentioned: 東急ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社、神戸三宮東急REIホテル、FINE DINING & LOUNGE TORIKO

Facts:
- 3,800 yen per person (service charge and consumption tax included)
- 10% off when you book online through the official website
- Glass wine available at a special price of 400 yen

## 吉祥寺の夏にぴったりな“肉×野菜”メニュー、吉祥寺エクセルホテル東急に食べ応えと爽やかさを兼ね備えた「ステーキサラダ」が期間限定の新メニューとして登場

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004188.000005113.html
- anchor: #n1295615
- Companies mentioned: 東急ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社、吉祥寺エクセルホテル東急

Facts:
- Available for a limited time from July 7 (Tuesday) through August 31 (Monday), 2026
- “Power Salad,” featuring 21 ingredients that you can freely combine
- À la carte (includes soup and rice or bread) 2,900 yen
- 4,900 yen with casual buffet
- 12% service charge
- Consumption tax: 10%

## [DMM Regional Revitalization] DMM supports a project to revive crafts in the Iwato district of Tottori!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005072.000002581.html
- anchor: #n1295614
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社DMM.com、IWADO BASE、CAMPFIRE

Facts:
- Target amount: 1,000,000 yen
- 60.12 million members

## 【GMO顧客満足度ランキング】2026年・銀行系カードローンの総合1位はイオン銀行カードローン【GMOリサーチ＆AI】

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005428.000000136.html
- anchor: #n1295613
- Companies mentioned: GMOインターネットグループ、GMOリサーチ&AI株式会社、イオン銀行カードローン、楽天銀行スーパーローン、みずほ銀行カードローン

Facts:
- Led 2nd place by a wide margin of 6.75 points
- Number of survey respondents: 1,501
- Number of companies ranked: 6
- “Interest rates” (7.48 points)
- “Ease of repayment” (7.31 points)
- “Ease of application” (7.14 points)
- “Screening process” (7.10 points)
- “Clarity of borrowing terms” (7.06 points)
- “Support services” (6.55 points)
- “Borrowing support” (6.53 points)

## “AEON × こびとづかん” anniversary collaboration products launch! Items commemorating the 20th anniversary arrive

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005950.000007505.html
- anchor: #n1295612
- Companies mentioned: イオンリテール、ロクリン社

Facts:
- 228 “AEON” and “AEON STYLE” stores
- Cumulative circulation exceeds 3.2 million copies
- Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year
- 15 commemorative collaboration products
- 398 yen each before tax
- Base price ¥298
- 498 yen each before tax

## A VESA-mount tray that stores power strips and small items behind your monitor is now available

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006034.000011495.html
- anchor: #n1295611
- Companies mentioned: サンワサプライ株式会社

Facts:
- List price: 4,290 yen (3,900 yen before tax)
- Load capacity: 5 kg

## “Morning Campus,” a seasonal online morning activity course for elementary school students, opens for summer 2026

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009131.000002535.html
- anchor: #n1295610
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社イング

Facts:
- Founded in 1946
- Founded in 1969
- Sales of 199.1 billion yen for the fiscal year ended September 2025
- 82 consolidated subsidiaries

## A new anti-aging bible that unpacks cutting-edge aesthetic medicine and self-care, Beauty Can Be Renewed, goes on sale

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009165.000002535.html
- anchor: #n1295609
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社学研ホールディングス、メディカル・ケア・サービス株式会社、Amazon、楽天ブックス、紀伊國屋書店、一般社団法人克己会、N2クリニック、ホテル椿山荘東京院、京都大学医学部健康加齢医学講座、Gakken認知症予防研究室、学研出版

Facts:
- List price: 2,530 yen (tax included)
- A5 format / 160 pages
- Employees: approximately 7,500 (fiscal year ended September 2025)
- Revenue: ¥42.5 billion (fiscal year ended September 2025)
- 381 facilities in 33 prefectures in Japan (as of July 1, 2026)
- 16 buildings overseas (China) (as of March 31, 2026)
- Revenue: ¥199.1 billion; consolidated subsidiaries: 82 (fiscal year ending September 2025)
- Capital: ¥19,817 million

## 圧倒的に“認知症の今”を語る1冊『BPSD 丸ごと症状扱いしていいのか“そもそも”から認知症を考える』発売

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009169.000002535.html
- anchor: #n1295608
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社学研ホールディングス、メディカル・ケア・サービス株式会社、医療法人社団聖仁会、医療法人社団更生会、日本認知症本人ワーキンググループ、株式会社大起エンゼルヘルプ、一般社団法人注文をまちがえる料理店、淑徳大学、Amazon、楽天ブックス、紀伊國屋書店

Facts:
- List price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
- A5 format / 216 pages
- Starting November 2022
- More than 380 care facilities nationwide
- Employees: approximately 7,500
- Revenue: 42.5 billion yen
- 381 facilities in 33 prefectures across Japan
- 16 buildings overseas (China)
- Capital: ¥19,817 million
- Revenue: ¥199.1 billion
- Consolidated subsidiaries: 82

## Free 30-minute online consultations for those considering opening a self-storage facility — Individuals and first-time prospective operators are welcome to consult with us —

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:58:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000101376.html
- anchor: #n1295432
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社e-portal、eトランク

Facts:
- Free 30-minute online consultation
- Currently doing business with approximately 230 self-storage companies

## The 20th “First Steps in Classical Music” — for junior and senior high school students — will be held July 28 (Tuesday) and 29 (Wednesday), 2026

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:57:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000054538.html
- anchor: #n1295433
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メイ・コーポレーション、東京フィルハーモニー交響楽団

Facts:
- Special admission of 1,000 yen for high school students and younger
- Parent or guardian: 2,500 yen
- General admission: 4,000 yen

## なの花学校給食センター tour: visit and hands-on experience

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:55:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000225.000099719.html
- anchor: #n1295434
- Companies mentioned: ふじみ野市役所、なの花学校給食センター

Facts:
- 8 episodes in total
- 10 groups per session

## ZOZOマリンスタジアム comes to 丹波篠山市一色 again in 2026!? “Tamba Sasayama Black Bean Night” to be held

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:54:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000127657.html
- anchor: #n1295435
- Companies mentioned: 丹波篠山市、ZOZOマリンスタジアム、千葉ロッテマリーンズ、北海道日本ハムファイターズ

Facts:
- For the first 10,000 customers
- For customers who spend at least 1,000 yen

## 【23999円！50台先着順+レビューでケース特典】8.8インチ LZF ZPad1A タブレット T7300 SIMフリー！GPS 2.5K 90Hz 28GB+256GB！

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:54:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000184269.html
- anchor: #n1295436
- Companies mentioned: LZF、Unisoc、Helio、Widevine、Android

Facts:
- Priced at 23,999 yen
- Regular retail price: 33,999 yen (tax included)
- Achieves approximately 650,000 points on the AnTuTu benchmark
- AnTuTu score of approximately 300,000 points
- Performance is improved by 20%
- 8.8-inch 2.5K high-resolution display
- Supports a 90Hz refresh rate
- 8GB+20GB memory
- 256GB storage
- Large-capacity 7,200mAh battery
- 18W fast charging

## radiko launches the “Podcast Channel Board” feature, which lets users embed podcast channels on websites

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:53:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000097.000007490.html
- anchor: #n1295437
- Companies mentioned: radiko、株式会社radiko、NHK、爆笑問題、太田光、Saucy Dog、木戸大聖

Facts:
- Achieved 100 million cumulative downloads
- 385 yen per month (tax included)
- 480 yen per month (tax included)
- All 99 commercial radio stations

## A smartphone municipal office online seminar will be held July 21 (Tuesday). The theme is “Implementing facility reservations and smart locks with an official LINE account: Building a new reservation platform after the public facility reservation system ends.” 埼玉県入間市 will present

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:53:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000162.000096169.html
- anchor: #n1295438
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Bot Express、埼玉県入間市、Salesforce

Facts:
- A municipality in western Saitama Prefecture with a population of approximately 140,000
- Flat-rate pricing starting at 130,000 yen per month (before tax)

## [Special slots now open for restaurants] Learn from a pro who has handled 5,000 craft beer labels! This July, a “Craft Beer Customer Service and Experience Program” will use hands-on tastings to get staff hooked on their own and help increase orders

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:53:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000157.000020760.html
- anchor: #n1295439
- Companies mentioned: Brewtope株式会社、OtomoniWholesale

Facts:
- Handles a cumulative total of 5,000 craft beer varieties
- More than 500 breweries nationwide

## 日本サニパック promotes supply chain visibility and trade DX with “Shippio Cargo”

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:52:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000206.000025761.html
- anchor: #n1295440
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Shippio、日本サニパック株式会社

Facts:
- Established: 1970 (Showa 45)
- Established: June 2016

## テンポス completes acquisition of マルシェ as a subsidiary; accelerates efforts to achieve 50 billion yen in food service sales by partnering with マルシェ, which operates izakaya brands including “Hakkenden,” “Suikoden” and “Kokorozamashiden”

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:51:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000238.000030130.html
- anchor: #n1295441
- Companies mentioned: テンポス、マルシェ、株式会社サンライズサービス、ヤマトサカナ株式会社、あさくま

Facts:
- テンポス subscribed for 6,000,000 shares in マルシェ
- テンポス’s voting rights ownership ratio will be 50.59%
- Full-year sales for the fiscal year ending April 2027 are revised upward by 3,610 million yen, from the previous forecast of 61,480 million yen to 65,090 million yen
- 15 new store openings, mainly in new formats
- Plans to convert 20 existing stores to different formats

## Popular fitness YouTuber “まめたまの筋トレ日記” × マッスルデリ! Limited-edition sets go on sale in July, alongside collaborations including original videos

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:51:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000186.000025162.html
- anchor: #n1295442
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社YOUR MEAL、マッスルデリ、まめたまの筋トレ日記

Facts:
- A hugely popular fitness YouTuber with more than 700,000 channel subscribers
- 10 people will be selected by lottery to receive 1 “SWEETS Protein” supervised by まめたま
- 10th anniversary coupon (10% off) available
- 15 g of protein
- Contains 11 types of vitamins

## Fairtrade Japan begins accepting donations through Yahoo!ネット募金, making it easy to show support from as little as 1 yen or 1 V Point using PayPay or V Points

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:50:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000082348.html
- anchor: #n1295443
- Companies mentioned: フェアトレード・ラベル・ジャパン、Yahoo!ネット募金、LINEヤフー株式会社、国際フェアトレードラベル機構、Fairtrade International

Facts:
- PayPay: from 1 yen
- V Points: from 1 point
- Credit cards: from 100 yen
- Celebrated its 30th anniversary in November 2023
- 70 developing countries
- More than 2 million producers and workers
- 30 consumer countries

## Bestseller “A Family Is a Disease” comes to the screen through the lens of maverick Chikako Oyama — comments arrive from the talented cast

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:50:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000185781.html
- anchor: #n1295444
- Companies mentioned: Tokyomuse films 合同会社、幻冬舎新書、アップリンク吉祥寺、池袋HUMAXシネマズ

Facts:
- Based on the bestseller by Akiko Shimoju, which has sold several million copies cumulatively.

## In Hokkaido, 88.7% of people feel their electricity bills are “high,” but 75% mistakenly believe the cause is “the cold”

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:50:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000157882.html
- anchor: #n1295445
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クラシェルジュ、北海道電力、沖縄電力、東京電力、東北電力、北陸電力、中部電力、四国電力、中国電力、九州電力、関西電力

Facts:
- 88.7% of people feel their electricity bills are “high”
- 75.0% believe electricity bills are high because “electricity use increases in cold weather”
- Asked whether they feel electricity bills have risen in recent years, 92.7% answered “strongly feel it” or “feel it somewhat”
- Among all-electric and other electricity-centered households, 44.1% saw their winter electricity bills rise by more than 10,000 yen compared with summer

## After drawing around 30,000 visitors last time, Shibuya-based “SHIBUYA AWARDS 2026-27” opens submissions. Aims to develop a cultural support model that creates opportunities for artists to present their work in collaboration with companies, communities and cities

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000027552.html
- anchor: #n1295447
- Companies mentioned: SHIBUYA AWARDS、HYPHEN、晃南土地株式会社、株式会社月光荘画材店

Facts:
- Around 30,000 visitors
- 398 groups applied
- 5,000 visitors in 1 day
- A total of 25,000 people visited Abiko during the event

## Introducing a case study of よしひさ内科クリニック, which adopted “ロカオプ” and uses patient feedback to improve the clinic and reassure patients before their visits

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000121.000040797.html
- anchor: #n1295446
- Companies mentioned: よしひさ内科クリニック、株式会社ロカオプ、Google

Facts:
- Capital: 90,000,000 yen

## Parent-child cooking class and food distribution event to be held on the same day in Muroran City; initiative supports children and families in the community (July 12)

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:47:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000150655.html
- anchor: #n1295448
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人くるくるネット、クルハウス、FKホールディングス

Facts:
- Plans to serve 50 households
- Parent-child cooking class: capacity of 5 households

## “Coolcations,” a global new trend for escaping extreme heat! 6 superb cool-weather trips to experience in Australia, where the seasons are reversed

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:45:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000004793.html
- anchor: #n1295449
- Companies mentioned: オーストラリア政府観光局、Tourism Australia、ブルー・マウンテンズ・スターゲイジング、Wild Adventures Melbourne、ジュリーク、ビヨンド・ウェルネス・コー、タスマニアン・ウォーキング・カンパニー、Cairns Boat Charters

Facts:
- About 19 km off the coast of Perth
- 63 beaches
- 20 coves
- Just 5 days
- Total distance: 54 km
- 14 meters long

## チョコレートプラネット stars in イオン’s new commercial! イオン’s “Super! Natsu Summer Festival” new TV commercial, “Super Natsu Summer Festival 26” — nationwide broadcast begins July 14 (Tuesday)

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:41:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005952.000007505.html
- anchor: #n1295308
- Companies mentioned: イオンリテール、イオン、イオンスタイル、チョコレートプラネット、GRヤリス、川崎、前澤友作、NHK、CX、TBS

Facts:
- About ３８０ stores
- 10 days
- 2.49 million subscribers
- Formed in January 2006
- Runner-up in “King of Conte” in 2014
- Won the “NHK Newcomer Comedy Award” in 2015
- Placed 3rd in “King of Conte” in 2018

## New “Mossy Oak” Realtree camo colorway added to the popular “FastFit,” known for its ease of use and durability

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:41:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000134635.html
- anchor: #n1295309
- Companies mentioned: Mossy Oak、Mechanix Wear、アームズマガジン、MECHANIX WEAR

Facts:
- List price: 2,860 yen (tax included)

## Bringing pre-startup anxiety closer to “0.” Sōgyō Techō begins offering its new booklet “創業手帳0” for free

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:40:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000013517.html
- anchor: #n1295310
- Companies mentioned: 創業手帳株式会社

Facts:
- More than 2.8 million copies printed cumulatively

## イオン’s fun and value-packed large-scale summer sale, “イオン Super! Natsu Summer Festival,” starts July 17

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:40:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005953.000007505.html
- anchor: #n1295311
- Companies mentioned: イオンリテール、イオン、イオンスタイル、チョコレートプラネット、ホームコーディ、トップバリュ、エシーム、HITACHI、CONVERSE、日本製紙クレシア

Facts:
- About ３８０ stores
- About 1,200 items
- 4 times the usual amount of cheese
- 10 days
- 10 times the usual amount

## Changing the perception that “AI agents are difficult.” “functure AI,” which carries out tasks just by talking to it in chat, launches on July 1, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000186393.html
- anchor: #n1295319
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファンクチャー、Google Drive、Notion、Slack、Chatwork、LINE WORKS、Box、OneDrive、Dropbox、PDF、Excel、salestop

Facts:
- July 1, 2026

## [Used by 6,300 corporate members] Summer is finally here! The 2nd round of the “Corporate Heatstroke Prevention Product Adoption Support Campaign,” helping protect valued employees from the heat, is underway!

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000005022.html
- anchor: #n1295318
- Companies mentioned: アディッドバリュー株式会社、okurimono -おくりもの-

Facts:
- Campaign period: July 21 (Tuesday)

## LACOSTE launches new watches “LC33 SQUARE” and “LC33 Kids”

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000037081.html
- anchor: #n1295317
- Companies mentioned: LACOSTE、栄光時計株式会社、株式会社ドラゴンアーツ

Facts:
- Case size: 35 mm × 35 mm
- Case size: 33 mm
- Water-resistant to 10 atmospheres
- ¥24,750 (tax included)
- ¥15,400 (tax included)

## Yamagata City holds “Spo-GOMI in Nanokamachi 2026,” contributing to a cleaner local environment — co-hosted with Yamagata University and Rethink PROJECT, offering an enjoyable opportunity to learn more about the community

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000214.000140756.html
- anchor: #n1295316
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フージャースウェルビーイングパートナーズ、山形まちづくり株式会社、国立大学法人山形大学、日本たばこ産業株式会社、美しい山形・最上川フォーラム、Rethink PROJECT

Facts:
- Around 160 participants
- Collected 18.24 kg of trash in total
- Mapped 3,011 pieces of collected trash

## 【武蔵野大学】社会福祉学科の学生と小・中・高校生が 本気で西東京市について考える 武蔵野大学で「西東京市ワイワイトーク」を開催

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000391.000067788.html
- anchor: #n1295315
- Companies mentioned: 学校法人武蔵野大学、西東京市

Facts:
- 25 students from years １–４ at the university (planned)
- ４th–６th grade elementary school students (around 2０ participants)
- Junior high and high school students, up to age 18 (around 25 participants)
- (3 sessions in total)
- More than 14,000 students

## Shokz OpenFit Pro wins the “Best Buy” award for the first half of 2026 from “Kaden Hihyo”!

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000644.000036256.html
- anchor: #n1295314
- Companies mentioned: Shokz、フォーカルポイント株式会社、晋遊舎、Apple inc.

Facts:
- Retail price: 39,880 yen (tax included)
- Established: 1989

## Generative AI introduced to help users find matchmaking events. New “Find with AI” feature uses conversational AI to recommend the best events

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000739.000004786.html
- anchor: #n1295313
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リンクバル、machicon JAPAN、CoupLink、KOIGAKU、1on1 for Singles

Facts:
- Officially launched on July 1, 2026

## Supporting Fukushima’s recovery through the power of sweets! “Sweets Koshien Fukushima Hirono Town Recipe Challenge” seeks creative recipes using local specialties

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002080.000022608.html
- anchor: #n1295312
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社産業経済新聞社、EN VEDETTE、ローラン・デュシェーヌ、モワザン、広野町振興公社、吉田鉄工所

Facts:
- Students enrolled as of April 2026 in high schools (full-time, part-time and correspondence courses; colleges of technology; and upper secondary courses at specialized training schools), universities and graduate schools, or vocational schools
- 2026年7月1日（水）～9月4日（金）17時
- 応募締め切りは9月4日（金）17時まで
- During September 2026
- December 4-6, 2026, Odaiba, Tokyo
- February 19-23, 2027, Yoyogi Park, Tokyo
- Uses Koshihikari rice grown in Hirono Town as its rice, with a polishing ratio of 70%
- Sake meter value: +2 to +4
- Acidity: 1.5 to 1.7
- Alcohol content: 15 degrees

## Kyujin Journal marks its 40th anniversary with a recruitment support campaign for companies using ATS “えんと〜り”

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:38:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000123572.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3132507-en.html
- anchor: #n1295320
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社求人ジャーナル、Indeed、えんと〜り、求人ジャーナルネット

Facts:
- 40th anniversary
- Campaign period: June 2026

## Strengthening support for AI search optimization (AIO, LLMO and GEO). Osaka-based “D&Y” changes its name to “DY Growth Strategy”

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:37:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000135440.html
- anchor: #n1295321
- Companies mentioned: D&Y合同会社、DY Growth Strategy合同会社、ChatGPT、Gemini、Google AI Overview、Perplexity

Facts:
- Renamed from D＆Y合同会社 to DY Growth Strategy合同会社 effective June 1, 2026
- D＆Y合同会社 was established on June 2, 2023

## Ｓｋｙ株式会社 sponsors “ITmedia CxO Insights 2026 Summer”

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:35:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001320.000001552.html
- anchor: #n1295322
- Companies mentioned: Ｓｋｙ株式会社、ITmedia、IPA、SKYSEA Client View

Facts:
- The latest edition of the threats facing organizations, released in 2026
- Taking place on July 16, 2026 (Thursday)
- July 16, 2026 (Thursday), 13:40-14:10

## [140% of target reached!] Call for 500 participants to test “visual support shorts” that help children with developmental challenges manage menstrual care independently

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:32:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000182642.html
- anchor: #n1295323
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BirdConnects

Facts:
- Approximately 140% of the target amount
- 500 participants
- Target amount: 600,000 yen
- Approximately 15,000 people in Japan

## Survey of 30 design education institutions finds only 1 systematically teaches “pricing negotiations and contracts”

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:32:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000174304.html
- anchor: #n1295324
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Harukaze、株式会社KADOKAWA、デザジュク、留学情報館、近畿大学、Amazon

Facts:
- 30 design education institutions in Japan
- Only 1 institution systematically teaches “pricing negotiations and contracts”
- 29 institutions provide employment and career support
- 若手クリエイター・コンドウハルキ（22歳）
- Design school “デザジュク,” with more than 700 students
- More than 40,000 followers on X
- Price: ¥2,310 (tax included)
- Format/pages: A5/320 pages

## A collaboration cafe featuring REALITY star streamers opens at “Cafe ASAN” on July 2! Original menu items and coasters will be available!

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:32:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000125702.html
- anchor: #n1295325
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NeXT、フロンティアワン、Cafe ASAN、REALITY

Facts:
- We are pleased to announce that it will run from July 2, 2026 (Thursday)
- July 2, 2026 (Thursday) to July 7 (Tuesday)
- Hours: 11:30-20:00 (L.O. 19:00)
- Earth-level ultimate Bororiyāan ~Produced at the farthest reaches of love~ ¥2,400
- Heart-fluttering Love Lemon Squash ¥1,100
- Mochi’s soft and fluffy pancakes ♡ ¥2,300
- Today, treat yourself ♡ Fluffy coffee ¥1,200
- This is for you guys ♡ 93312 Burger ¥1,850
- Blue-Eyes Ultimate White Sheep ~Reunited in the eyes of the ewe~ ¥1,200
- じゃじゃみ’s Omurice, Made with Plenty of Love ¥1,800
- じゃじゃみ’s “Watermelon We Missed” Drink ¥1,200

## Kadokawa Daiei Studio adds a new LED display system this fiscal year to expand visual expression at its virtual production studio “C∞/シー・インフィニティ®”

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:31:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000112884.html
- anchor: #n1295326
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社角川大映スタジオ、BOE、ソニー、Mo-Sys、Brompton、IC-VFX、PCL

Facts:
- 6Kサイズのソニー製大型LEDディスプレイ「Crystal LED VERONA」
- A state-of-the-art LED display system newly installed in April 2026
- Compact, high-resolution mobile LED panels measuring 3m wide by 4m high
- Large ceiling LED panels measuring 6m wide by 7m deep
- Exceptional ceiling brightness of up to 5,400 nits
- Studio area: 550㎡
- Height: 8.0m
- Electrical capacity: 130kw
- 15.0m wide by 5.0m high

## “@cosme NAGOYA” marks its 1st anniversary! Special event “1st Anniversary with Thanks!” to be held in appreciation

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:31:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000500.000005126.html
- anchor: #n1295327
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイスタイル、株式会社アイスタイルリテール、@cosme NAGOYA、@cosme STORE、@cosme TOKYO、@cosme OSAKA、@cosme

Facts:
- Running for 7 days
- 10x points back (10 points for every 100 yen spent)
- 5,500 yen or more including tax
- First 600 people
- Total value: 80,000 yen
- 36 locations in Japan
- 3 locations overseas
- 資本金：71億7,900万円
- Capital: 95 million yen

## Campaign celebrating the 5th anniversary of the anime Jujutsu Kaisen in collaboration with Haneda Airport Garden

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:31:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000472.000062100.html
- anchor: #n1295328
- Companies mentioned: 住友不動産商業マネジメント株式会社、集英社、杉養蜂園、京都 茶寮翠泉、東京焼肉平城苑、紅金、麺屋 優光、住友不動産株式会社

Facts:
- The comics have surpassed an astounding 150 million copies in cumulative worldwide series circulation (including digital editions)
- A smash hit that recorded worldwide box office revenue of 26.5 billion yen
- For every 2,000 yen (tax included; purchases may be combined) spent at participating stores in the facility

## コトブキゴルフ、創業60周年記念祭を7月10日より開催

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000163103.html
- anchor: #n1295329
- Companies mentioned: コトブキゴルフ、寿商事株式会社、DUNLOP、TaylorMade、BRIDGESTONE、Callaway、ONOFF、DAIWA、Titleist、FJ、PING GOLF、PRGR、ブリヂストン、KGSゴルフアカデミー

Facts:
- 60th anniversary of the company’s founding
- Spend 10,000 yen or more, including tax
- A 600-yen-off coupon usable on purchases of 6,000 yen or more, including tax
- A 6,000-yen-off coupon usable on purchases of 20,000 yen or more, including tax
- Customers who purchase a Honma club worth 15,000 yen or more, including tax

## 全国2.9倍に対し青楓館高等学院は356倍。 採用倍率が「2年連続300倍超え」を記録

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000106384.html
- anchor: #n1295330
- Companies mentioned: 青楓館高等学院、文部科学省、教育新聞

Facts:
- 青楓館高等学院は356倍
- Recruitment ratio for public school teachers nationwide (record low of 2.9 times)
- Approximately 3,211 applications received
- 9 hires
- Recruitment ratio exceeded 300 times
- Approximately 350 enrolled students

## 女性の約4割が「彼氏を重い」と感じた経験あり｜許せない“重い行動”1位は「スマホを勝手に見る」72％（ハッピーメール調べ）

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000262.000042380.html
- anchor: #n1295331
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイベック、ハッピーメール

Facts:
- About 40% of women
- 35 million cumulative members
- Survey sample: 100 women

## 中小企業の競争力強化と新しい価値創造を支援！大分県 「おおいたクリエイティブ活用促進事業」本格始動

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000060003.html
- anchor: #n1295332
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Barbara Pool、大分県、野村総合研究所

Facts:
- The initiative will get underway in earnest in July 2026
- A total of 3 events: a seminar for support organizations, a business challenge deep-dive workshop, and a matching event (held 2 times)
- A track record of deep involvement in promoting the prefecture’s creative industries for approximately 10 years

## [Yamanashi Prefecture, 韮崎市] Go behind the scenes of world-class technology! “Nirasaki Open Factory 2026” to be held July 30 (Thu.)–Aug. 4 (Tue.)! Advance reservations, long awaited, are now open!

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000129901.html
- anchor: #n1295333
- Companies mentioned: 韮崎市、ニラサキオープンファクトリー実行委員会、コーナーポケット

Facts:
- A total of 28 companies and organizations are participating this year!
- This year, the event aims to draw 1,200 people
- One-of-a-kind original T-shirt (1,000 yen)
- Tote bag (500 yen)

## [From Silicon Valley] AI monitoring service “BUDDY” predicts fall risks; launches in Japan with AI features including gait analysis

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000181947.html
- anchor: #n1295362
- Companies mentioned: LiveFreely Inc.、株式会社ケアリング、SPRINK株式会社

Facts:
- Launched on June 23, 2026 (Tue.)

## [Independent verification of analysis accuracy; results published in figures] “SpecLift,” which uses AI to decipher legacy core systems, launches — Demonstrates 80–94% accuracy on a bank core system (OSS); supports 6 stacks, including COBOL mainframes

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000182653.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3132333-en.html
- anchor: #n1295361
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社GembaShift、Apache Fineract、Shopizer

Facts:
- API specifications: 94.5%
- Data structures: 83%
- Business rules: 82%
- Calculation logic: 77%
- The 3 core functions (interest, repayment, and fees) achieved 100%
- “Apache Fineract” (all 5,274 files)
- 12,306 files in total, approximately 1.2 million lines