# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-02 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 5 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.

## [Back after 10 years!] In the online era, carve out the future through 五感. NPO corporation ニランジャナセワサンガ to hold “India Study Tour 2026” for students and young people in September!

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000082653.html
- anchor: #n1295360
- Companies mentioned: ニランジャナセワサンガ、全日空、フェニックスエンターテイメントツアーズ関西支店

Facts:
- First time in 10 years
- 9 days
- Capacity: 8 people
- 197,000 yen
- 345,000 yen

## 20% cashback when using “ＴＯＫＹＵ ＣＡＲＤ スマート払い” at participating facilities for ３ days only, from ２０２６年７月３日（金） to ７月５日（日）

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000168073.html
- anchor: #n1295359
- Companies mentioned: 東急カード株式会社、東急百貨店、東急ストア、東急ベル ハウスクリーニング、東急文化村、SHIBUYA AXSH

Facts:
- 【３ days only】
- The maximum cashback amount is ２，０００ yen

## Put entrepreneurs’ business ideas to the test with the whole community! Recruiting participants for the “YOXO NEXT Validation Lab”!

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000065634.html
- anchor: #n1295358
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社plan-A、オールコンパス株式会社、Wakaroo

Facts:
- Entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs: approximately 5 participants each for (1) and (2)
- From fiscal 2025 onward, programs such as “YOXO NEXT,” which fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, particularly among young people, have been implemented

## BOA® Technology社 announces a new H5 dial platform and expands its BOA® PerformFit™ Wrap solution

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000050091.html
- anchor: #n1295357
- Companies mentioned: BOA® Technology社、Burton、K2、Zildjian® Percussion、PrimaLoft®、デンバー奨学財団、P&G、VISA USA、Reebok International、Footaction USA、Avery Dennison

Facts:
- 25th anniversary
- Up to 4.5% improvement in power transfer
- Up to 9% improvement in stability and control
- Reduces plastic use by up to 13%
- Made with 40% recycled materials
- More than 80 countries worldwide
- Approximately 300 million athletes and professional riders

## A versatile 4-piece set featuring essentials for everyday cooking and maintenance joins the Japan-exclusive “GLOBAL-IST” lineup

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000127170.html
- anchor: #n1295356
- Companies mentioned: 吉田金属工業株式会社、株式会社 末広、GLOBAL-IST

Facts:
- 21.5 cm high / 39 cm wide / 7.5 cm tall
- ￥30,250 (tax included)

## [July 2026 Update] Golfer insurance rankings updated! | ｉ保険（あいほけん）

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000153760.html
- anchor: #n1295355
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイ・エフ・クリエイト、楽天損害保険株式会社、三井住友海上火災保険株式会社、東京海上日動火災保険株式会社、au損害保険株式会社

Facts:
- Annual users exceed 4 million

## Highlights revealed for “Taiwan Festival in Morioka 2026 – Tainan Lantern Festival”!

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000151920.html
- anchor: #n1295354
- Companies mentioned: 台湾祭実行委員会、台南市、台南市政府農業局

Facts:
- “Taiwan Festival in Morioka 2026 – Tainan Lantern Festival” will be held at Aeon Mall Morioka starting July 11, 2026 (Sat.).
- Event period: July 11, 2026 (Sat.)–Aug. 23 (Sun.) ※Held rain or shine / canceled in severe weather
- Hours: Weekdays 11:30–20:30 (last order 20:00)
- Weekends and holidays 11:00–20:30 (last order 20:00)
- Admission: Free

## ◢◤[Build the ability to turn adversity into possibility] New Resilience Psychology and Counseling Basics Course, September 26-27 (2 days), 09:00–17:30 (both days). Clearly explained with plenty of illustrations!

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000116406.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3132343-en.html
- anchor: #n1295353
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人ポジティブ心理カウンセラー協会、アメリカ心理学会（APA）、ハーバード大学、ペンシルバニア大学、ミネソタ大学

Facts:
- ①1日入門コース11,000円
- ②２日間参加（実践と応用）22,000円
- ③ Certification course 11,000 yen＋33,000 yen
- ④ Refresher course 11,000 yen

## [Special exhibition at 沼津市庄司美術館] Retrospective exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of Gen Yamaguchi’s death

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000151527.html
- anchor: #n1295352
- Companies mentioned: 沼津市庄司美術館、モンミュゼ沼津

Facts:
- Exhibition period: First half, July 11 (Sat.)–Aug. 16 (Sun.)
- Second half, Aug. 21 (Fri.)–Sept. 30 (Wed.)
- Adults: 200 yen
- Elementary and junior high school students: 100 yen

## The film “氷血” POP-UP STORE opens today, July 2 (Thu.)! <First in the recurring “TO POP-UP” series>

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000143.000174060.html
- anchor: #n1295351
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TOブックス、ショウゲート

Facts:
- T-shirt 4,950 yen (tax included)
- Acrylic stand (稔) 1,980 yen (tax included)
- Acrylic stand (悠希) 1,980 yen (tax included)
- Clear file set 1,650 yen (tax included)
- Muffler towel 3,300 yen (tax included)
- Monochrome sticker and slider case set (稔) 1,650 yen (tax included)
- Monochrome sticker and slider case set (悠希) 1,650 yen (tax included)

## The number of AWS Community Builders selected from within Trainocate has risen to 3

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000182.000100333.html
- anchor: #n1295350
- Companies mentioned: トレノケート株式会社、アマゾン ウェブ サービス、AWS

Facts:
- A total of 3 people were selected: 2 AWS-certified instructors and 1 sales representative from our company
- We have supported the development of more than 4.3万人 engineers to date
- Began offering AWS-certified training in Japan early, starting in 2012

## 【岐阜県飛騨市】飛騨市から「認知症」の未来を考える。飛騨市がふるさと納税で富山大学の漢方臨床研究を支援！～「八味地黄丸」の認知機能進行抑制を検証する大規模プロジェクト、クラウドファンディング実施

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000221.000120394.html
- anchor: #n1295349
- Companies mentioned: 岐阜県飛騨市、富山大学、日本東洋医学会

Facts:
- Target amount: 4,000万円
- By 2030, the number of people with dementia and those at risk is expected to exceed 1,100万人
- Large-scale clinical data covering 200 cases

## Centmatic’s “Aroma Class” held for the first time at 若狭町立三方小学校

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000230.000051694.html
- anchor: #n1295348
- Companies mentioned: SCENTMATIC株式会社、東京大学大学院、若狭町立三方小学校、若狭町農林水産課

Facts:
- 46 students in 4th and 5th grades
- Since 2021, the program has been held in collaboration with educational institutions across Japan
- This is the 3rd year the class has been held in collaboration with 若狭町農林水産課

## A comprehensive guidebook for creating high-quality vegetation for games “from scratch” is here! “How to Create Vegetation Environments for Game Backgrounds” goes on sale in mid-August

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000259.000073594.html
- anchor: #n1295347
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ボーンデジタル、Sticky Studios、Playground Games、Ubisoft、Epic Games、Vertex School

Facts:
- List price: 5,280 yen (base price 4,800 yen＋10% tax)
- 212 pages in total
- ISBN 978-4-86246-672-3

## Most people attend open campuses during their second year of high school. The average number of schools visited is 4.3. ～Check how older students took part and plan your visit ahead of the summer open campus season!～

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000356.000030937.html
- anchor: #n1295346
- Companies mentioned: 河合塾、Kei-Net、ユニフェス

Facts:
- Second-year high school students make up the largest share, at 71%
- 1人当たりの平均参加校数は4.3校
- 85% said it was an opportunity to get a feel for the university

## Unpacking summer retail and distribution promotion strategies with next-generation promotional support AI tool “Shufoo!AI”

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000487.000018526.html
- anchor: #n1295345
- Companies mentioned: TOPPANグループ、株式会社ONE COMPATH、Shufoo!AI、Mapion、aruku＆

Facts:
- Prices in summer 2025 (July–September) fell by about 300 yen to 700 yen compared with a typical year
- 資本金： 100 百万円
- Employees: 130 (as of April 2026)
- Used by 16 million people monthly (as of June 2026, including access through the provided ASP)
- One of Japan’s largest electronic flyer services, with more than 120,000 participating stores nationwide.

## 【New store】Third location in Iwate Prefecture! “串カツ田中 一ノ関駅前店” opens Monday, July 6!

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000605.000027839.html
- anchor: #n1295344
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユニシアホールディングス、株式会社串カツ田中

Facts:
- Just 1 prefecture remains before nationwide expansion
- More than 25 million units sold to date
- 1本50円(税込55円)
- 290 yen (319 yen including tax)

## Zenken speaks at Indian government-hosted “Human Resource Mobility Forum”

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000691.000006978.html
- anchor: #n1295343
- Companies mentioned: Zenken株式会社、NSDC International

Facts:
- Capital: ¥439,530 thousand

## 【Opening in October 2026】Reservations open for stays at “鶯宿温泉 ゆとりろ雫石” in Iwate, a getaway for trips with your dog or your usual travels

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000698.000010207.html
- anchor: #n1295342
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リロバケーションズ、Relo Hotels＆Resorts

Facts:
- Total guest rooms: 35
- Standard rooms: 19
- Rooms where guests may stay with their dogs: 16
- Price: 15,675 yen
- Price: 17,600 yen
- October 2026
- About 50 minutes from JR Morioka Station on the Iwate Kenpoku Bus (bound for Oshuku Onsen)
- About 25 minutes from Morioka I.C. on the Tohoku Expressway
- 3 small dogs
- 2 medium-sized dogs
- 1 large dog

## Hokkaido’s No. 1 real estate brokerage by transaction volume, Jōguchi Atom, fully revamps its real estate information site “jogjog.com”｜いえらぶCLOUD

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000803.000008550.html
- anchor: #n1295341
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社いえらぶGROUP、株式会社常口アトム、いえらぶCLOUD

Facts:
- More than 50,000 managed units
- Operates more than 40 stores, from major cities across Hokkaido, including Sapporo, to Aomori
- Smartphone use in real estate searches exceeds 90%
- “いえらぶCLOUD” and “いえらぶBB” are used by more than 50,000 companies nationwide

## Supporting life in Shimane! 島根県 launches official LINE campaign!!

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001122.000036130.html
- anchor: #n1295340
- Companies mentioned: 島根県、LINE

Facts:
- 70 winners
- Entry period: July 1 (Wednesday)–July 31 (Friday)

## 【TSUKUMO】G-GEAR launches “G-GEAR pillarless model” equipped with インテル Core Ultra 7 270K Plus

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001134.000082557.html
- anchor: #n1295339
- Companies mentioned: TSUKUMO、ヤマダデンキ、インテル、ASUS、CWT、NVIDIA

Facts:
- Price including tax: 379,980 yen
- Price including tax: 429,980 yen
- CWT-made, rated 850W, ATX 3.1-compliant, 80 PLUS GOLD-certified

## An entertainment venue where food, games and photo booths all look great: “Feedy Diner & Arcade” opens at イオンモール新潟亀田インター; “Feedy Arcade” opens ahead of it on Thursday, July 23!

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001285.000060567.html
- anchor: #n1295338
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イオンファンタジー、イオンモール新潟亀田インター、Feedy Diner & Arcade、CHALUCA

Facts:
- Fourth location
- Opens ahead of the main venue on Thursday, July 23
- Scheduled to open in early September
- Feedy Arcade…10:00–21:00
- Feedy Diner…11:00–21:00

## “Serizawa, who hangs out with the extroverts, acts strangely around me” begins airing late at night on Monday, August 10!

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002198.000000607.html
- anchor: #n1295337
- Companies mentioned: スターツ出版株式会社、読売テレビ、The icon、株式会社アイ・エヌ・ジー

Facts:
- Price: 759 yen (690 yen before tax + 10% tax)
- ISBN: 978-4-8137-1849-9

## A graceful life cherishing the seasons. A look at the refined everyday life of culinary expert 三枝政代, told through beautiful photographs—“綽 たおやかに” goes on sale July 4

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002382.000009728.html
- anchor: #n1295336
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社世界文化社、イッタラ

Facts:
- ■Release date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
- ■List price: 2,750 yen (tax included)

## “GMOデジタルPay” to launch “AI Data Summary,” which automatically analyzes usage data with generative AI, in August 2026【GMO Digital Lab】

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005426.000000136.html
- anchor: #n1295335
- Companies mentioned: GMOインターネットグループ、GMOデジタルラボ株式会社、GMOコマース株式会社、GMOデジタルPay

Facts:
- The feature is scheduled for release in August 2026.
- Users can create 6 types of reports for different purposes.

## 【On sale today】Learn through manga from the hugely popular YouTube channel “ウォーターチャレンジ”! A Minecraft guide to mobs and items

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019624.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1295334
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、Mojang社、WaterChallenge

Facts:
- SNS総フォロワー数402万人
- 1,650 yen (1,500 yen before tax + tax)
- A total of 42 fun manga stories!

## 【For summer vacation projects】A 3-part drone event for children to be held in Nishio-gu, Arakawa Ward｜3 activities: candy grab, a new sport and a building workshop｜Registration opens July 11 (Saturday)

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:27:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000185336.html
- anchor: #n1295278
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スカイブレックス、スカイブレックス KIDS DRONE 西尾久校、日本ドローンシュート協会 東京支部、ドローンアップ

Facts:
- Materials fee: 200 yen
- Materials fee: 300 yen
- Admission: parent-child pair ticket, 5,500 yen (tax included)

## ALPHA Base株式会社 and ネクスウェイブ株式会社 form business partnership

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:26:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000183349.html
- anchor: #n1295279
- Companies mentioned: ALPHA Base株式会社、ネクスウェイブ株式会社、ミライテラシー、Asset Home Labs

## World-famous rugby team the Māori All Blacks visits Kashiwanoha Smart City and holds exchange programs with local residents and academics

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:24:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001087.000051782.html
- anchor: #n1295280
- Companies mentioned: 三井不動産株式会社、ニュージーランドラグビー協会

Facts:
- 6 Māori All Blacks players
- About 400 people attended
- Supporting NZR’s activities in Japan through 2027

## First foreign-national employee joins fully remote development team! Ukrainian engineer H joins クオーク株式会社

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:21:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000095.000032891.html
- anchor: #n1295281
- Companies mentioned: クオーク株式会社、特定非営利活動法人WELgee

Facts:
- Joined the company effective July 1, 2026
- I worked there for about 5 years

## Entering Japan’s luxury and high-value travel market, with inbound spending on a scale of 1 trillion yen: Japan’s first consortium bringing together DMCs, local governments and others, Japan DMC Network（JDN）, gets fully underway

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:20:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000186314.html
- anchor: #n1295282
- Companies mentioned: Japan DMC Network、JDN、BOJ株式会社、LUXE OKINAWA、KEIDO JAPAN合同会社、株式会社フーディニ、KEN株式会社、株式会社ジェイ・リンクス、Mistral Tour Internazionale、NTTデータ、富士の国やまなし通訳案内士会

Facts:
- About 2% of visitors to Japan
- About 19% of spending
- 訪日旅行1回あたりの総消費額（国際航空券代を除く）が100万円以上
- Approximately 590,000 people
- 15 trillion yen in spending by international visitors to Japan by 2030

## “Future Story,” an immersive corporate training program that teaches through stories, releases a new marketing module—simulate new product development in a realistic setting

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000140273.html
- anchor: #n1295289
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東風社

Facts:
- Provides instruction to more than 5,000 people at 300 companies
- 所要時間…7時間・3時間・1時間半 の3通り
- Limited to the first 8 people

## Nunchaku produced by “the woman who loves ブルース・リー too much,” 森累珠, launches in new colors to mark an exceptional 1,500 units sold to date!

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000162662.html
- anchor: #n1295288
- Companies mentioned: るいちゅーぶへの道、森累珠、ブルース・リー、NHK、日本テレビ、Amazon

Facts:
- 1,500 units sold to date
- Price: 1,990 yen
- More than 15 million total plays on social media

## 公演間近！コロナ禍を経て、Reach Entertainmentが6年ぶりに挑む主催公演！3人芝居『SAGAS』を7月17・18日、雑遊にて上演！チケット予約受付中。

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000034698.html
- anchor: #n1295287
- Companies mentioned: Reach Entertainment 株式会社、零'sRecord

Facts:
- General advance tickets: 4,500 yen
- SA tickets with perks: 6,000 yen
- Advance sales begin Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 20:00

## Gion holds a traffic safety class for students at Tana Kita Elementary School

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000141766.html
- anchor: #n1295286
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ギオン、いすゞ自動車首都圏株式会社、日本GLP株式会社

Facts:
- About 60 third-grade students at Tana Kita Elementary School
- In its 4th year

## LTE connectivity with MicroPython: Raspberry Pi Pico 2-compatible board “MicroCat.1” goes on sale for ¥13,500

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000023719.html
- anchor: #n1295285
- Companies mentioned: メカトラックス株式会社、Raspberry Pi、ラズベリーパイ社

Facts:
- Price: ¥13,500 (before tax)
- Began on June 30, 2026
- 16MB ROM
- 8MB RAM
- Maximum download speed of 10Mbps
- Maximum upload speed of 5Mbps

## [Free helpful resource] Innova publishes white paper explaining the importance of SEO for e-commerce sites and “how to compete”

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000116.000054994.html
- anchor: #n1295284
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イノーバ、株式会社サンリオ、ネスレ日本株式会社、株式会社良品計画

Facts:
- 600社以上のBtoB企業を支援
- 24 pages total
- 10 years of experience
- More than 15 years of experience

## フェアリーケーキフェア’s “Solo Chocolate Mint” returns this year. Cat-shaped chocolate mint sandwich cookie tin and chocolate mint fresh butter sandwiches go on limited-time sale from July 2 (Thu.)!

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000385.000014421.html
- anchor: #n1295283
- Companies mentioned: フェアリーケーキフェア、有限会社コンテンポラリープランニングセンター、ヴァローナ社

Facts:
- 2-piece box: ¥1,100 (tax included)
- 5-piece box: ¥2,500
- ¥500 per item

## 【発売日変更】カプコンの剣戟アクションゲーム最新作『鬼武者 Way of the Sword』は当初予定よりも3週間早まり、9月4日（金）発売へ

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:19:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005870.000013450.html
- anchor: #n1295290
- Companies mentioned: カプコン、任天堂、ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント、Steam、Epic Games Store

Facts:
- On sale September 4 (Fri.)
- ¥8,990 (tax included)
- ¥9,990 (tax included)
- ¥10,990 (tax included)

## Yakiniku restaurant 牛恋 sees orders for lean-meat products rise 39.4% compared with January

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:18:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000056390.html
- anchor: #n1295291
- Companies mentioned: 牛恋、株式会社K-KING foods

Facts:
- Up 39.4% compared with January
- Increased 56.2% over the same period

## Launch of new outreach classes to prevent illegal recruitment schemes and financial troubles

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:17:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000299.000031834.html
- anchor: #n1295292
- Companies mentioned: 千葉銀行、株式会社Classroom Adventure

Facts:
- Available from July 2026

## Papers, catalogs and slides, too. Launch of a new feature that translates PDFs while preserving their original readable format

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:17:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000148683.html
- anchor: #n1295293
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ErudAite、Stand By Me（SBM）

Facts:
- A translated file is generated in about 1 minute.

## Enjoy the summer night sky in a cool planetarium with the “Fireworks Welcome Dome”

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:17:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000199.000140736.html
- anchor: #n1295294
- Companies mentioned: コニカミノルタプラネタリウム株式会社、コニカミノルタプラネタリアTOKYO、プラネタリアYOKOHAMA、プラネタリウム満天、プラネタリウム天空、プラネタリウム満天NAGOYA、フィジー共和国

Facts:
- Runs from July 17, 2026 (Fri.) through August 31 (Mon.)
- You can enjoy it for about 5–10 minutes after the dome opens and before the featured program begins

## Making up for last year’s defeat, the company finally takes the national top spot! 株式会社野沢建築 wins the top prize in the construction quality assessment “Japan Housing Quality Award 2025,” organized by NEXT STAGE

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:16:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000186102.html
- anchor: #n1295295
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社野沢建築、株式会社NEXT STAGE

Facts:
- A custom home builder specializing in made-to-order homes for 100 years
- Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026
- 13 employees
- Annual construction volume: approximately 22 homes

## [Relaxed designs that make you feel at ease] Cute, laid-back mats from lifestyle goods brand “Jubilee” now on sale

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:15:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000186.000075189.html
- anchor: #n1295296
- Companies mentioned: Jubilee、株式会社H.I.T.

Facts:
- ¥2,420 (tax included)
- 40x60cm

## 株式会社フォワード acquires the business from executive recruitment firm 株式会社PORT; President Minato joins 株式会社フォワード

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:14:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000117983.html
- anchor: #n1295042
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォワード、株式会社PORT、エースジョブ

Facts:
- Effective date: July 1, 2026
- Capital (including capital reserves): ¥420 million

## Sea, pools, fireworks and festivals! Print cute summer memories at convenience stores with にこぷり! New designs for summer vacation arrive

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:13:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000295.000027316.html
- anchor: #n1295043
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サムライソード、にこぷり

## Achieves a PFAS removal rate of more than 99.9% and 2,400-fold concentration in an Environment Ministry demonstration project

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:13:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000082075.html
- anchor: #n1295044
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エマルションフローテクノロジーズ、ウシオ電機株式会社

Facts:
- Concentrates PFOS + PFOA to as much as 2,400 times the concentration in the raw water
- Decomposition efficiency improved by about 27 times

## Applications open for “SusHi Tech Global” resilience enhancement program for resources, energy and other sectors

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:12:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006736.000052467.html
- anchor: #n1295045
- Companies mentioned: 東京都、SusHi Tech Global、SusHi Tech Global Startups

Facts:
- Initiatives lasting up to 18 months
- Up to ５ projects will be selected
- Funding of up to 200 million yen

## ハワイアン航空 unveils oneworld® special livery aircraft, featuring the Hawaiian phrase “Bringing aloha to the world”

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:12:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000157856.html
- anchor: #n1295047
- Companies mentioned: ハワイアン航空、oneworld、イオラニ宮殿、ポリネシアン航海協会、アラスカ航空、ホライゾン航空、McGee Air Services

Facts:
- Donated $10,000 each to イオラニ宮殿 and ポリネシアン航海協会
- ハワイアン航空, celebrating its 96th anniversary
- 15 oneworld member airlines serving more than 170 countries and regions and approximately 1,000 cities
- Taking customers to more than 140 cities across North America, Latin America and the Pacific with outstanding service

## MAIA launches a “digital accounting talent” development curriculum in collaboration with はてなベース株式会社 and freee株式会社

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:12:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000035957.html
- anchor: #n1295046
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MAIA、はてなベース株式会社、freee株式会社

Facts:
- Shizuoka City’s “Work Digitally! Shizuoka Women’s Empowerment Program,” which began accepting applications on July 1, 2026 (Wed.)
- [Capital] ¥23.3 million

## “Junmai Ginjo Urakasumi Zen” 300ml selected as an onboard beverage in ANA international business class. Scheduled to be served on short-haul international routes from June to August 2026.

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:11:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000071972.html
- anchor: #n1295048
- Companies mentioned: 浦霞醸造元 株式会社佐浦、ANA、妙心寺派、松島瑞巌寺、淡川康一、日本醸造協会

Facts:
- Reached its 300th anniversary in 2024
- For 3 months, from June through August 2026
- “Urakasumi Zen” was first released in 1973
- “Urakasumi Zen” marked its 50th anniversary in 2023
- 720ml: ¥2,618 (tax included)
- 300ml: ¥946 (tax included)
- Located about 300 km north of Tokyo

## ダイナースクラブ フランス レストランウィーク2026 今注目のシェフ６人！2026年のテーマ「サステナブルフレンチ」を体現 〜地域食材、生産者、食文化の魅力を未来へつなぐ〜

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000063176.html
- anchor: #n1295049
- Companies mentioned: ダイナースクラブ、グループ・アラン・デュカス株式会社、隆勝丸、たがわジビエ、風の島フーズ、石野味噌、オグリ牧場、フィッシュファームみらい合同会社、TableCheck

Facts:
- For 31 days, from September 18, 2026 (Fri.) through October 18 (Sun.)
- More than 500 stores nationwide
- 3,000 yen / 6,000 yen / 10,000 yen (tax and service charge included)

## 株式会社Asikaze、HR業務を専門に実行するAIエージェントプラットフォーム「TechHive Agent」の試験導入企業を開発費用0円で募集開始

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000073873.html
- anchor: #n1295090
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Asikaze、TechHive Agent、株式会社Ansel Technologies

Facts:
- For the first 5 companies
- We will provide implementation and development, normally costing ¥800,000, free of charge
- 100 employees on a consolidated basis

## [Definitive guide] Washing a down comforter: 3 tips to avoid mishaps at a laundromat, verified by an award-winning store

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000177925.html
- anchor: #n1295089
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Ｃ＆Ｌ、ランドリープレス板橋大山店、クリーニングメリー、ランドリープレス

Facts:
- The wash-and-dry cycle typically includes 40–50 minutes of drying time
- Our store may recommend an additional 20–40 minutes of drying
- On-the-ground experience accumulated through more than 1,000 consultations and customer interactions each year

## REICHI’s first permanent retail store, built around “creating something from nothing,” and the first R COFFEE location open simultaneously in Minamihorie, Osaka

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000185003.html
- anchor: #n1295088
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヴィオラ、REICHI、R COFFEE

Facts:
- July 3, 2026
- 10:00-19:00

## [The birthplace and original taste of takoyaki arrives in Azabudai] Founded in Showa 8, Osaka institution 会津屋 opens a limited-time pop-up at 麻布台ヒルズマーケット! Bringing the “roots of food culture”—takoyaki served without sauce—to a cutting-edge neighborhood for 1 week.

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000175275.html
- anchor: #n1295087
- Companies mentioned: 会津屋、麻布台ヒルズマーケット

Facts:
- Founded in 1933 (Showa 8)
- July 8, 2026 (Wed.)
- July 14 (Tue.)
- 11:00
- 20:00

## [Limited to 300 sets] A nonalcoholic craft drink made with exceptionally rare red-fleshed apples and lactic acid bacteria derived from wild plants native to the Shirakami Mountains is here!

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000128197.html
- anchor: #n1295086
- Companies mentioned: AZseed Japan株式会社、株式会社プレミアムフーズ青森、弘前大学農学生命科学部、株式会社ラビプレ

Facts:
- 1本あたり100億個
- 3,400 yen (tax included)

## Companies calling themselves “Holdings” nearly 2 times as many in 10 years — what registrations for 24,000 companies nationwide reveal about the spread of management that “splits and bundles” companies

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000165558.html
- anchor: #n1295085
- Companies mentioned: Compalyze、株式会社Compalyze、国税庁

Facts:
- Companies calling themselves “Holdings” nearly 2 times as many in 10 years
- Registrations for 24,000 companies nationwide
- 960 companies in 2016
- 1,999 companies in 2025
- At least 3,146 companies
- 13.3%
- 34.0% (8,027 companies) are concentrated in Tokyo
- Tokyo’s share of all companies: 24.4%
- 1,400 LLCs with “Holdings” in their names
- 5.9%
- About 40% (40.3%, 564 companies) are foreign-owned or use English names
- A cumulative 2,489 companies that became holding companies have since wound down through dissolution or merger

## [First introduced by JR東海] Preventing grime and odors in station restrooms using only water. The “UFB DUAL®” nanobubble-generating nozzle improves sanitation and reduces cleaning burdens at Owari-Ichinomiya Station

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000135214.html
- anchor: #n1295084
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウォーターデザインワールド、東海旅客鉄道株式会社、JR東海、JR九州、JR東日本

Facts:
- Average daily ridership of about 25,000
- Water pressure and volume decrease by less than 4%
- Urine scale that had built up for 35 years has come off

## Junko Sakurai, the official successor to the world’s Pilates legacy, to speak at the world-class “PMA Conference”!

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000059948.html
- anchor: #n1295083
- Companies mentioned: ピラティスメソッドジャパン株式会社、Pilates Method Alliance、ピラティスボディスタジオ、ピラティスレガシースタジオ、Lolita's Legacy™ Japan

Facts:
- 2026年7月11日（土）・12日（日）

## [Free participation in the first event] Companies connect through “the world’s healthiest sport.” The squash business networking event “Biz Squash” launches in Ariake on July 31

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000070138.html
- anchor: #n1295082
- Companies mentioned: Be-Win株式会社

Facts:
- 6 participating companies
- More than 1,300 participants to date
- Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026

## A rare nationwide example of salvaging and circulating reclaimed materials through a municipal tender! リビセン rescues floorboards from the former Johoku Elementary School gymnasium and martial arts hall in 諏訪市

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000150734.html
- anchor: #n1295081
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ReBuilding Center JAPAN、諏訪市

Facts:
- As of 2026, the cumulative number of rescue projects has exceeded 4,500

## Detect and automatically fix bugs caused by updates! Launch of “PatchOn,” an AI service that handles WordPress updates

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000035716.html
- anchor: #n1295080
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ロケッタ、PatchOn、WordPress

Facts:
- Automatically fixes common update issues (5 areas, 82 cases)
- Pre-update checks of 3 key URLs and deployment of updates to the live site after confirming they are safe

## First among nationwide licensed nursery school chains operated by a private company, 保育園ポポラー adopts “はぐめどほいく,” an online medical consultation service for childcare facilities

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000137272.html
- anchor: #n1295079
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タスク・フォース、保育園ポポラー、株式会社はぐめど、はぐめどほいく

Facts:
- 10 licensed 保育園ポポラー nursery schools nationwide

## Kobe-born specialty coffee brand “Beans. Coffee&Roasters” releases “Coffee Palette,” an app that uses AI to learn users’ coffee preferences

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000144492.html
- anchor: #n1295078
- Companies mentioned: Beans. Coffee&Roasters、株式会社SSC

Facts:
- Books by the author have sold more than 250,000 copies
- Established in 2024 (2023)

## [Hacoa] Bring visual focus and order to your workspace. Launch of the wooden “Monitor Stand,” combining the warmth of wood with the functional beauty of aluminum

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000077445.html
- anchor: #n1295077
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Hacoa、Hacoa

Facts:
- Price: 16,500 yen (tax included)
- Monitor: 27 inches or smaller
- Load capacity: 13.5 kg (static load)

## As labor shortages in primary industries worsen, Hokkaido’s 標津町 launches an engineer recruitment program to tackle challenges with robotics

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000138703.html
- anchor: #n1295076
- Companies mentioned: 標津町、標津町森林組合、中標津町森林組合

Facts:
- Approximately 44,000 people
- About 25%
- About 68 years old
- About 4,650 people

## [Free waiting room for food shoots featuring talent and models!] エミッシュキッチンスタジオ戸越・中延 launches a limited-time summer campaign starting 7/20 (Mon.)

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000173224.html
- anchor: #n1295075
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エミッシュ、エミッシュキッチンスタジオ戸越・中延

Facts:
- Waiting room fee (normally 3,300 yen (tax included) per hour) waived
- 2026年7月20日(月)〜9月18日(金)

## Companies that raised salaries have “2.7 years longer employee tenure” and tend to have lower turnover and fewer overtime hours: analysis of human capital KPIs at 3,656 listed companies

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000174490.html
- anchor: #n1295074
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エフペリ、Career Reveal

Facts:
- Median year-over-year change in average annual salary for FY2024→2025 was +2.80%
- Median average tenure at companies with rising salaries was 13.4 years
- Salary

## “Building a dataset through the collection of visual and tactile data from manufacturing sites toward a VTLA foundation model” selected for a Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and NEDO open-call project

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000095912.html
- anchor: #n1295073
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FingerVision、川崎重工業株式会社、国立大学法人大阪大学、ファナック株式会社、株式会社安川電機、株式会社ABEJA、国立研究開発法人産業技術総合研究所、国立大学法人東海国立大学機構名古屋大学

Facts:
- The project is scheduled to run for 1 year, from August 2026 to July 2027

## Eel specialty restaurant “江戸名代亜門” to serve unaju and kabayaki at locations nationwide for the Day of the Ox on July 26, 2026 (July 26 / 3 days from the 24th to the 26th at some locations)

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000131778.html
- anchor: #n1295072
- Companies mentioned: 江戸名代亜門、株式会社亜門

Facts:
- Regular unaju: from 1,900 yen
- Special: from 3,300 yen
- Regular kabayaki: from 1,800 yen
- Special: from 3,200 yen

## A new local media platform launches at the west exit of Kawagoe Station! Large outdoor digital signage “Kawagoe Station Vision” to begin full-scale operations in August 2026; applications open for early advertisers!

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000157204.html
- anchor: #n1295071
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エコーステーション

Facts:
- ■Size: 7680 mm wide × 2880 mm
- ■Resolution: 1152 px × 432 px
- 1日約19万人が行き交う
- ■Broadcast hours: 7:00–23:00
- Full-scale operations will begin in August 2026

## [Thank you for the full house!] The luncheon seminar at the 30th Annual Spring Meeting of the Japan Association for Medical Informatics concluded to great acclaim

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000081576.html
- anchor: #n1295070
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Yuimedi、千葉大学医学部附属病院、九州大学病院、琉球大学病院

Facts:
- In-person attendees: 121
- Online viewers: 108
- June 11–13, 2026
- To be held November 12–15, 2026

## クリアソン新宿 releases its 2025 Impact Report, aiming to make visible all of its activities in the Shinjuku area to address social issues and quantify their impact

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000054861.html
- anchor: #n1295069
- Companies mentioned: クリアソン新宿、株式会社Criacao

Facts:
- Impact Report 2025
- Signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Shinjuku Ward in November 2020

## Crypto investors most commonly combine crypto with NISA. Diversification strategies combining “NISA and stocks” used by 992 investors

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000178703.html
- anchor: #n1295068
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Clabo

Facts:
- 992 people in Japan with experience investing in crypto
- Only 7.9% focus on a single investment
- Among people in their 30s, 24.1% use investment trusts and NISA
- Among people in their 20s, the FX participation rate is 11.2%
- Among those earning less than 4 million yen a year, 15.6% use NISA

## About 90% of job seekers decline offers from popular companies. The reality is clear: “popular company” does not mean “company of choice.”

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000089446.html
- anchor: #n1295067
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社No Company

Facts:
- About 90%
- About 70%
- 約3割

## Order custom-made versions of the trendy acrylic stickers! Easy for beginners, with smartphone file submission supported! “Acrylic Stickers with a Plate” now available from アクリルキング. A campaign also starts Friday, July 10!

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000115660.html
- anchor: #n1295066
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社funbox、アクリルキング、Adobe Systems Incorporated

Facts:
- 10枚ご注文の場合…1,086円（税込）/1枚あたり、1パーツあたり約120円
- 1,000枚ご注文の場合…529円（税込）/1枚あたり、1パーツあたり約58円
- ・価格：一律1枚、2,146円（税込）

## Aomori's delicious offerings gather at Hibiya Park in Tokyo! The “Nmee Aomori Fest” to be held for the first time

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000036413.html
- anchor: #n1295065
- Companies mentioned: んめぇ青森フェス実行委員会、肉祭実行委員会

Facts:
- 3 days
- 10:00～18:00
- No. 1 in Tohoku
- No. 5 nationwide

## One-stop production and effectiveness measurement｜Office building media GRAND launches “Elevator Pitch,” a new tie-up advertising plan featuring MC Erina Iwata

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000047349.html
- anchor: #n1295064
- Companies mentioned: GRAND株式会社、三菱地所グループ、日本テレビ

Facts:
- Number of installations: 6,200
- Buildings with installations: 1,700
- Reachable tenant companies: 28,000
- Monthly unique users: 3.1 million
- Reach among publicly listed companies in Japan: 1,620
- 41.3% of all listed companies
- Ad reach rate: 64.6%

## KINTAN's most evolved premium free-flow yet! A new pairing experience with yakiniku, featuring 67 drinks

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000135.000007632.html
- anchor: #n1295063
- Companies mentioned: KINTAN、株式会社カルネヴァーレ、メゾン・ジョセフ・ドルーアン、アラン・ミリア

Facts:
- 67 drinks in total
- 2 draft beers: “The Master's Dream” and “Tokyo Craft”
- ブルゴーニュの名門メゾン・ジョセフ・ドルーアンのワイン4種
- Nonalcoholic options available. 67 drinks in total
- 30-day aged KINTAN
- Renewed with approximately 1.4 times the thickness
- 30g more meat
- +¥2,500 for 2 hours
- +¥3,500 for 3 hours
- Casual Course ¥8,800
- Rich Course ¥11,800
- Celeb Course ¥14,500
- 15th Special Course ¥17,800

## 13 new employees for fiscal 2026 to begin their regular assignments in July; advancing a human resources development project in which junior employees plan and run training, helping those who teach grow as well

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000142.000063435.html
- anchor: #n1295062
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社栗山米菓、Befco、平和堂

Facts:
- 13 new employees for fiscal 2026
- Approximately 750 employees
- Sales of 28.2 billion yen
- Average age: 37
- Average length of service: approximately 15 years

## [Event Report] How did the company respond to the dramatic changes just before its IPO? Basic President Akiyama discusses the behind-the-scenes story of IPO preparations at a monthly IPO meeting

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000275.000054393.html
- anchor: #n1295061
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社IR Robotics、株式会社ベーシック、NE株式会社、株式会社バトンズ

Facts:
- 39 companies listed on the general market
- 5 companies listed on TOKYO PRO Market
- Achieved a listing on the Growth Market in March 2026
- Full-scale preparations for listing began in 2015
- Listing postponed in 2018
- Listed on Nov. 4, 2025
- Listed on April 21, 2026

## E-Furan Children's Cafeteria to be held in Yokohama again in July! Free distribution of 150 boxed meals every week [CSR activity]

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000282.000080252.html
- anchor: #n1295060
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社いーふらん、NPO法人 食・支援ネット

Facts:
- 150 meals per week in total
- More than 1,870 locations nationwide

## [Nationwide branded wagyu series] Kyushu's two world-renowned brands, “宮崎牛” and “佐賀牛,” arrive at 安楽亭! Treat yourself to an “everyday indulgence” for all your hard work. Sales begin for a limited time at 23 locations each!

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000309.000038986.html
- anchor: #n1295059
- Companies mentioned: 安楽亭、宮崎牛、佐賀牛

Facts:
- 23 selected locations each
- 宮崎牛 kalbi (120g) ¥2,780
- 宮崎牛 kalbi set meal ¥2,980
- 佐賀牛 kalbi (120g) ¥2,780
- 佐賀牛 kalbi set meal ¥2,980

## [Aug. 17 (Mon.), 19:30, in Shibuya] How PR strategy is changing in the AI era — hosting a “Next-Generation PR Network Meetup” for PR and media professionals!

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000386.000061977.html
- anchor: #n1295058
- Companies mentioned: KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社、PRIZMA、ゼネラルリンク

Facts:
- Operates a community with 5,000 participants
- Hosts more than 200 business networking events annually
- Sales support services leveraging a network of 10,000 people
- Approximately 80 companies are participating
- Low cost, starting at 30,000 yen per month (before tax)
- Examples achieving an ROI of about 15x

## バルテス・ソリューションズ＆AI株式会社 launches

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000415.000030691.html
- anchor: #n1295057
- Companies mentioned: バルテス・ホールディングス株式会社、バルテス・ソリューションズ＆AI株式会社、株式会社シンフォー、株式会社ミント、株式会社アール・エス・アール、VALTES Advanced Technology Inc.、バルテス・イノベーションズ株式会社、バルテス・モバイルテクノロジー株式会社、フェアネスコンサルティング株式会社、ISTQB

Facts:
- July 1, 2026
- Number of employees: 978
- Capital: 90 million yen

## “弁護士保険STATION Biz,” a comparison site for attorney insurance for businesses and sole proprietors, gets a full revamp! Expanded comparisons by need and authentic reviews to help users choose the right insurance

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000431.000073883.html
- anchor: #n1295056
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エレメント、弁護士保険STATION Biz

Facts:
- 80,000 pet insurance policies
- 16,000 auto and motorcycle insurance policies
- Annual insurance premiums handled: 1.6 billion yen

## How can “boundary disputes and neighbor conflicts,” causes of neglected vacant homes, be resolved? Individual Q&A session with a real estate appraiser

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000522.000118219.html
- anchor: #n1295055
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SA、SAグループ

Facts:
- 10,000 consultations per year
- More than 600 property sales
- July 9, 2026

## [Explained by a labor and social security attorney] Before paying high recruitment fees: How the “student loan repayment assistance program” can strengthen hiring and prevent turnover among new graduates and young employees

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000552.000118219.html
- anchor: #n1295054
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人クレア人財育英協会、日本学生支援機構（JASSO）、株式会社SA

Facts:
- More than 3,000 companies registered
- More than 12,000 young people have received support
- Has given a cumulative total of more than 400 harassment and labor training sessions
- More than 750 people nationwide have obtained the “Employment Clean Planner” qualification

## Online networking event for overseas assignees on 7/24 (Fri.), free of charge｜Share knowledge from other companies and expand practical insights and networks (INSIGHT ACADEMY)

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000567.000077877.html
- anchor: #n1295053
- Companies mentioned: インサイトアカデミー株式会社、キーエンス

Facts:
- Covers ASEAN, East Asia and India (17 countries and regions)
- Business with sales of ¥160 billion
- Offers 280 courses in total (2 fields and 17 categories)
- Capital: 95 million yen

## 中国バス (Hiroshima): Save on travel within Hiroshima Prefecture during summer vacation! High-speed bus “Student Flat-Fare Campaign” starts July 21, 2026. One-way fares on eligible routes available at a flat rate of ¥500 or ¥1,500

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000601.000052428.html
- anchor: #n1295052
- Companies mentioned: 中国バス、両備ホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- Flat one-way fare of ¥500
- Flat one-way fare of ¥1,500
- Starting Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Through Sept. 30 (Wed.)
- Capital: 50 million yen
- Number of employees: 194

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

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002079.000022608.html
- anchor: #n1295051
- Companies mentioned: 産経新聞社、サン・クリーン、アグリパークとみおか、アグリ渡辺、とみおかワイナリー

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
- “So Much to Love! Fukushima Festival” (Dec. 4-6, 2026, Odaiba, Tokyo / Feb. 19-23, 2027, Yoyogi Park, Tokyo)
- Cultivation began in 2020
- Since 2016, the goal has been to build a new town centered on wine
- In September 2025, a winery and storage cellar

## [A big difference between men and women?!] Ranking of cosplay event themes at cabaret clubs that people would “like to see” or think would “get the crowd going”!

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002948.000044800.html
- anchor: #n1295050
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER Group、vanity ME.(バニティーミー)

Facts:
- Valid responses: 400 samples (200 men and 200 women)
- ◆No. 1: Yukata and summer festivals, 24 votes
- ◆No. 2: Oiran and traditional Japanese attire, 18 votes
- ◆Tied at No. 3: Anime and video game characters, 14 votes
- ◆Tied at No. 3: Bunny girls, 14 votes
- ◆Tied at No. 3: Cat ears and animal motifs, 14 votes
- ◆No. 1: Chinese dresses, 22 votes
- ◆No. 2: Yukata and summer festivals, 20 votes
- ◆No. 3: Bunny girls, 19 votes
- ◆No. 4: Anime and video game characters, 15 votes
- ◆No. 5: Oiran and traditional Japanese attire, 12 votes

## スミソニアン国立アジア美術館とTOPPAN、所蔵コレクションのデジタルアーカイブ化とグローバル活用に向けた共同プロジェクトを開始

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:08:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001924.000033034.html
- anchor: #n1295091
- Companies mentioned: スミソニアン国立アジア美術館、TOPPANホールディングス株式会社、TOPPAN株式会社

Facts:
- 日本美術コレクションの館外持ち出しは一切禁じられています。この方針は現在に至るまで厳格に守られており、同コレクションは原則として館内でのみ展示が行われています。そのため、スミソニアン国立アジア美術館が誇る貴重なコレクションの国際的な発信や外部機関との連携には、物理的制約を超える新たなアプローチが求められています。
- Produced more than 60 VR works themed around important cultural properties in Japan and abroad, including National Treasures.
- This digital content is targeted for release in early 2027,

## 富士モータースポーツフォレスト to host “Family Circuit Day! 2026 Summer Mobility Adventure in FUJI,” helping families make special memories

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:06:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000401.000077499.html
- anchor: #n1295092
- Companies mentioned: 富士モータースポーツフォレスト、富士スピードウェイ、Gazoo Racing、GR

Facts:
- 1 adult + 1 child (junior high school student or younger): ¥9,300
- 追加 大人1名 3,600円
- 追加 小人1名 2,400円
- 1 adult + 1 child (junior high school student or younger): ¥7,200
- 追加 大人1名 4,800円
- 1 adult (high school student or older) + 1 child (junior high school student or younger): ¥3,000
- 追加 大人1名 2,000円
- 追加 小人1名(7-12歳) 1,000円
- Price: ¥3,300
- Price: ¥8,800

## New Curious George arcade games arrive! “Ukiutto CARNIVAL” and “Ukiutto DRIVE” begin operating at amusement facilities nationwide!

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:05:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000773.000016101.html
- anchor: #n1295093
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セガ フェイブ、Universal City Studios LLC、HarperCollins Publishers L.L.C、Universal Studios Licensing LLC

Facts:
- Operations will begin at amusement facilities nationwide on a rolling basis starting Thursday, July 2, 2026
- Play fee: ¥300

## Signs official sponsorship agreement with 横浜F・マリノス and launches new initiative using genetic testing

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:05:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000131089.html
- anchor: #n1295094
- Companies mentioned: 横浜F・マリノス、横浜マリノス株式会社、株式会社KEAN Health、KEAN Health

Facts:
- J1 League: 5 championships
- Emperor's Cup: 7 championships
- J1リーグカップ ： 優勝1回
- Japanese Super Cup: 1 championship

## Advance Composite, winner of IVS2025, raises Series B funding from Kyoto iCAP, expanding solutions for next-generation industries with its proprietary composite materials technology

- Published: 2026-07-02T10:05:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000152154.html
- anchor: #n1295095
- Companies mentioned: アドバンスコンポジット株式会社、京都大学イノベーションキャピタル株式会社、KYOTO－iCAP3号ファンド

Facts:
- Completed a third-party allotment of shares in a Series B round