# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-02 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 1 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.

## Automate responses to prospective customers, customers and staff 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. AI chatbot “クラウドチャット.jp” certified as an eligible IT tool under the “AI Adoption Subsidy” for SMEs and small businesses

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:44:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000185568.html
- anchor: #n1295917
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クラウドサービス、クラウドチャット.jp

Facts:
- Grant support of up to 2/3 (for amounts under 1.5 million yen)
- Initial fee: 10,000 yen / Monthly fee: 10,000 yen
- Initial fee: 30,000 yen / Monthly fee: 30,000 yen
- Initial fee: 50,000 yen / Monthly fee: 50,000 yen

## Realizing a circular economy with recycled plastic made in Japan, expanding the supply of high-quality materials

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:44:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000182734.html
- anchor: #n1295918
- Companies mentioned: JASP、GC-MS、FTIR、ISO 9001、ISO 14001、GRS、UL

Facts:
- Kasumigaseki Business Center 401, 3-7-1 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

## 株式会社Rabbitly forms a capital alliance with 株式会社Itera and becomes its affiliate

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:40:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000170226.html
- anchor: #n1295919
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Rabbitly、株式会社Itera、Itera SNS（旧SHORTBOOSTER）、HP BOOSTER

Facts:
- Itera’s acquisition of 20% of the company’s total issued common shares
- Effective date: June 10, 2026

## A “time-spanning ensemble drama” journeying from the Showa era to the present. The “real-experience-style mockumentary®︎” ARG “Cordelia JAZZ&COFFEE,” set in a closed JAZZ cafe, records a satisfaction rating of [4.86]. Streaming guidelines released!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000160735.html
- anchor: #n1295920
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Cosmic Magic、喫茶葦島、葦乃社珈琲

Facts:
- Satisfaction rating: [4.86]
- More than 5,000 people to date
- Cumulative visits reached 300,000
- 2,890 yen (tax included)

## A smart omnidirectional broadcast system ideal for digital classrooms by JDソリューション

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:39:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000182734.html
- anchor: #n1295921
- Companies mentioned: JDソリューション、株式会社JASP

Facts:
- With a 360° omnidirectional radiation design

## Tokyo Tatemono-sponsored Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 entry giveaway campaign announced: 50 people will be selected by lottery to receive entry rights

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:37:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000557.000052843.html
- anchor: #n1295922
- Companies mentioned: 東京建物株式会社、東京マラソン財団、安田財閥

Facts:
- Will mark its 130th anniversary this October

## [We’re opening a dagashi shop!] Wooden toy brand “kiko+ & gg*” to open a POP UP dagashi shop at its flagship store starting Saturday, July 4, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:37:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000135582.html
- anchor: #n1295923
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Kukkia、TANSEIDO 丹生堂本舗、kiko+ & gg*

Facts:
- Available for a limited time from July 4, 2026, through the end of August
- 株式会社Kukkia celebrates its 18th anniversary on July 7, 2026
- A dagashi maker marking 70 years since its founding in Osaka

## Capcom Cafe Ikebukuro and Umeda stores unveil collaboration menu with Ocha-ken characters to help you unwind!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:36:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005885.000013450.html
- anchor: #n1295924
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セガ フェイブ、ホリプロ、株式会社カプコン

Facts:
- The collaboration menu features a total of 18 items: 3 food dishes, 4 sweets and 11 drinks
- “Ryoku’s Relaxing Goodnight Omurice” 1,980 yen (tax included)
- “Muha’s Exciting Lunch Plate for Grown-Ups, Too” 1,980 yen (tax included)
- “Chai’s Heaping Pudding à la Mode” 1,650 yen (tax included)
- “Hana’s Gardening Fruit Sandwich” 1,650 yen (tax included)
- “So’s Buckwheat Tea Milk” 880 yen (tax included)
- “Min’s Almond Tofu-Style Apricot Jasmine Tea” 880 yen (tax included)
- “Sakura’s Cherry Blossom Soda Float” 880 yen (tax included)
- “Ran’s Lavender Lemonade” 880 yen (tax included)
- Receive 1 bromide-style postcard for every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent on cafe menu items

## [メルセデス・ベンツ武蔵野, メルセデス・ベンツ石神井] Notice of the “New CLA Special Exhibition at 東急百貨店吉祥寺店”

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:36:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000124302.html
- anchor: #n1295925
- Companies mentioned: メルセデス・ベンツ武蔵野、メルセデス・ベンツ石神井、メルセデス・ベンツ、東急百貨店吉祥寺店、宮園輸入車販売株式会社、Mercedes-AMG

Facts:
- All 6 latest models
- “European Car of the Year 2026”
- Established in ２００７

## CMIC establishes “AI Basic Policy” based on practical knowledge

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:35:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000138.000051375.html
- anchor: #n1295926
- Companies mentioned: シミック株式会社、シミックソリューションズ株式会社、Bluenote社、Microsoft

Facts:
- Since 2023, the group has promoted the following initiatives.
- June 2023: Developed and began implementing guidelines for the use of generative AI
- December 2023: Launched AI training courses led by the ICT division of シミックソリューションズ株式会社, promoting AI literacy across the company
- October 2023: Introduced internal ChatGPT
- November 2023: Began recruiting test users for Microsoft 365 Copilot and started testing it in actual work
- February 2024: Deployed Microsoft 365 Copilot to all employees and promoted its use in daily work
- December 2025: Formed a strategic business alliance with U.S.-based Bluenote社, which provides an AI platform specializing in life sciences.

## Notice regarding the acquisition of パロットビーク株式会社 as a subsidiary through a share delivery and the change in status of a subsidiary (specified subsidiary)

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:34:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000454.000073846.html
- anchor: #n1295927
- Companies mentioned: 売れるネット広告社グループ株式会社、パロットビーク株式会社、株式会社JCNT、株式会社青山トラスト会計社

Facts:
- Acquired 60.03% of パロットビーク’s total issued shares
- Sales of 1,463 million yen in the most recent fiscal year
- Ordinary profit of ８ million yen
- The minimum number of パロットビーク common shares to be acquired by the company is 398 shares
- If the company acquires the minimum number of shares, 555,114 of its common shares will be allocated and delivered
- Enterprise value: 311 million yen to 532 million yen
- １株当たり株式価値は469,557円～802,314円
- Enterprise value: 227 million yen to 381 million yen

## [New on 楽天市場 in July] Android tablet “POCKAM P12PLUS” with 6 included accessories, powered by UNISOC T7300 and featuring a huge 12-inch display and 12000mAh battery! Launch celebration: 50% off at 27950 yen

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:34:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000310.000127114.html
- anchor: #n1295928
- Companies mentioned: POCKAM、楽天市場、DOOGEEストア、UNISOC

Facts:
- 12-inch 2.5K display
- Large-capacity 12000mAh battery
- Limited-time price: 27,950 yen (tax included)
- 50% OFF
- Scores more than 650,000 points on AnTuTu Benchmark

## “Chiba Food Fair ２０２６ Summer” to be held starting June 30

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:33:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000135.000026924.html
- anchor: #n1295929
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プレジデント社、ボンシュマン、ラ・ボンヌ・ターブル、鈴なり、飄香、スリオラ、メログラーノ

Facts:
- The fair runs from June 30 to July 27
- Only スリオラ will hold the event from July 21 to August 17

## Providing a path to elementary school graduation and middle school enrollment for children who have lost access to education due to internal displacement or family circumstances: Non-formal education launches at Myanmar children’s care facility “Dream Train”

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:31:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000418.000012298.html
- anchor: #n1295930
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人ジャパンハート、Dream Train

Facts:
- There are currently 133 children at the facility
- A total of 16 students are expected to study in the first year
- A total of 403 children have been welcomed to date

## “Only the sound needed, where it is needed”: The “ultra-directional speaker” from audio technology company JDソリューション

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:31:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000182734.html
- anchor: #n1295931
- Companies mentioned: JDソリューション、CU、株式会社JASP

Facts:
- Installation at 3,000 stores is planned by the end of the year
- The company aims to expand to 12,000 stores nationwide in South Korea in the future
- Can transmit information clearly and accurately even from 300m away

## FC刈谷 secures a place in the 62nd All Japan Senior Football Championship!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000308.000100746.html
- anchor: #n1295932
- Companies mentioned: FC刈谷、フォンテ静岡、FC.ISE-SHIMA

Facts:
- 2-0
- October 24 (Sat.) to 28 (Wed.)

## 株式会社ユニバーサルエンターテインメント runs phased X (Twitter) campaigns on “Shuttlerock BBF,” gaining 24,000 followers and reaching No. 1 on the trending list

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000217.000017404.html
- anchor: #n1295933
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユニバーサルエンターテインメント、シャトルロックジャパン株式会社、シャトルロックジャパン

Facts:
- More than 24,000 new followers
- QUO Card Pay worth ¥5,100

## Datachain to exhibit at “WebX 2026” as a Gold Sponsor; company representative Hisada scheduled to join panel discussion

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000055051.html
- anchor: #n1295934
- Companies mentioned: Datachain、CoinPost、Speee、コインチェック株式会社、株式会社トレードワークス

Facts:
- July 13 (Mon.) and 14 (Tue.), 2026

## A hands-on mystery-solving game themed around Yamaha Motor and mystery solving will be held.

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000179294.html
- anchor: #n1295962
- Companies mentioned: ヤマハ発動機株式会社、ピントクル株式会社

Facts:
- Participation available for ¥500 with no advance reservation

## Italian luxury furniture brand FLEXFORM unveils its 2026 collection, featuring new pieces created in collaboration with world-renowned designers

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000126802.html
- anchor: #n1295961
- Companies mentioned: FLEXFORM、株式会社FFJ

Facts:
- 2026 collection
- The brand has been supported for more than 50 years

## Notice of the launch of the official recruitment Instagram account for Japan Air Conditioning Services

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000157419.html
- anchor: #n1295960
- Companies mentioned: 日本空調サービス株式会社

Facts:
- April 1964

## NASEF JAPAN establishes an e-sports talent development certification system to foster the healthy growth of student e-sports; certifies NTTe-Sports as its first accredited organization and promotes instructor training nationwide

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000143366.html
- anchor: #n1295959
- Companies mentioned: NASEF JAPAN、NTTe-Sports

Facts:
- Course fee
- Enrollment fee
- Annual membership fee

## Contemporary artist isayamax to hold solo exhibition “MIYABISM KYOTO” at the gallery café 藝術喫茶いとゆふ in Kyoto

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000107820.html
- anchor: #n1295958
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Entame、藝術喫茶いとゆふ、QUTOTEN.、isayamax

Facts:
- From July 11 (Sat.) through July 20 (Mon.), 2026
- Capital: ¥3,750,000

## Substantially raises the limit on the number of IP addresses that can be registered with the “IP Address Filter” in the project management SaaS “My Redmine”

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000019168.html
- anchor: #n1295957
- Companies mentioned: ファーエンドテクノロジー株式会社、My Redmine、Redmine、RedMica、Planio

Facts:
- Enterprise 1.5TB plan 400 2,000
- Enterprise plan 400 2,000
- Medium plan 100 200
- Standard plan 100 200
- My Redmine has been adopted by more than 1,700 companies and organizations across a wide range of industries, including information and communications, manufacturing and services.

## An era in which “writing” shapes who you are. One year of lifestyle brand SOUZO by maruman

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000105386.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3136489-en.html
- anchor: #n1295956
- Companies mentioned: マルマン株式会社、SOUZO by maruman

Facts:
- The brand will mark its 1st anniversary on July 7, 2026 (Tanabata)
- An original sticker set (6 designs in total) will be given away
- For the first 7 people
- A6, nonstandard size: ¥8,250
- Square: ¥8,800

## 【三重県・伊勢市】伊勢市歴史博物館にて、第1回特別展「お木曳をまとう」開催中！

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000101.000079832.html
- anchor: #n1295955
- Companies mentioned: 伊勢市、伊勢市歴史博物館

Facts:
- Adults: 300 yen
- Happi coats from all 72 groups

## Daisuke Yamanaka of Suiden Terrace and Yudai Oka of Staple confirmed as speakers! “Baton no Yokoku Conference 2026”: a major field study exhibition on regional challenges—finding the focus and solutions to local issues—will be held in Shinagawa on Sept. 16 (Wed.)-17 (Thu.).

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000124.000060866.html
- anchor: #n1295954
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スマイルズ、コクヨ株式会社、株式会社SHONAI、株式会社Staple、日々研究所株式会社

Facts:
- Held over 2 days
- 50 carefully selected case studies from across Japan
- General admission: ¥3,000
- Early-bird rate (through August 16 (Sunday)): ¥1,500
- Students: ¥300

## ダミアーニ・グループによるボーム＆メルシエ買収完了を発表

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000139.000044306.html
- anchor: #n1295953
- Companies mentioned: ダミアーニ・グループ、ボーム＆メルシエ、リシュモン、ダミアーニ、サルヴィーニ、ブリス、カルデローニ、ヴェニーニ、ロッカ

Facts:
- Agreement to acquire all shares (100%)
- A prestigious watchmaking maison with a history of approximately 200 years

## Domestic sales begin for the ROBAPS automated filling machine

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000048808.html
- anchor: #n1295952
- Companies mentioned: 太陽工業株式会社、DYPN Co., Ltd.

Facts:
- Aiming for sales of ¥1 billion by fiscal 2028
- 1時間あたり最大70袋の充填が可能です
- Filling work can be performed with 4.5 people per day
- 1日1ライン当たり4.5～10.5人の作業人員の削減

## Registration opens July 1 (Wed.) for the “UNIV. CAMBRIDGE JAPAN ACADEMY English Vocabulary Championship” (for junior high school and university students)!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000171.000096694.html
- anchor: #n1295951
- Companies mentioned: UNIV. CAMBRIDGE JAPAN ACADEMY、UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE JAPAN CONSULTING SUPERVISOR Co. Ltd.、集中出版株式会社

Facts:
- 早割（2026年8月7日まで）： 5,500円（税込）／ 1名につき
- The early-bird rate reduces the participation fee from the regular ¥11,000 to ¥5,500
- Regular participation fee: ¥1,100, tax included

## 【BtoB商材導入で使われる「社内検討資料」の実態】「資料を隅々まで読まれる」は売り手の幻想？4割超が資料を読み切れず、約7割が加工・抜粋して社内共有。稟議を勝ち抜く「部品化された資料」とは

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000212.000048571.html
- anchor: #n1295950
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Bizibl Technologies、株式会社IDEATECH

Facts:
- A total of 68.4%, or about 70%, said they edit the materials they receive before sharing them internally.
- 40.7% feel that they are unable to finish reading the materials.
- 約5割超（54.6%）が結論・要点の冒頭明示を重視する結果を示しました。
- “The content is too long” (59.7%) ranked among the biggest challenges, alongside “there is too much information” (59.7%).

## Amaya launches ALog V2, the new version of its easy-to-use SIEM “ALog,” overhauling log operations with AI-powered anomaly detection and advanced visualization

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000240.000027033.html
- anchor: #n1295949
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社網屋、Amazon S3

Facts:
- Available starting in July 2026

## [Previous average satisfaction rating: 4.8/5.0] PR seminar to be held again, addressing “I don’t know what to do about LLMO” [July 10 (Fri.)]

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000244.000054369.html
- anchor: #n1295948
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トドオナダ、Qlipper、Qoddler、ディギディギ

Facts:
- Average satisfaction rating (out of 5): 4.8
- Capacity: 20 people
- More than 4,000 domestic media outlets

## Only available at the crane-game theme park Everyday! “Lu Rou Fan Curry,” a limited-edition Taiwanese catcher prize, is here—a dream collaboration between Taiwanese night-market cuisine and Japan’s national dish, curry

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000282.000024989.html
- anchor: #n1295947
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東洋、井上スパイス

Facts:
- Scheduled launch date: July 19, 2026 (Sun.)

## アライドアーキテクツ、伊藤久右衛門のRED（小紅書）運用を支援約1年でフォロワー2万人・検索指数前年比2倍を達成

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000398.000058547.html
- anchor: #n1295946
- Companies mentioned: アライドアーキテクツ株式会社、伊藤久右衛門

Facts:
- 20,000 followers

## Street pajama brand Chill ST to open a pop-up store featuring black items at Macqlo MIYASHITAPARK and Macqlo HAERA starting July 3 (Fri.)

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000654.000035410.html
- anchor: #n1295945
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オアシスライフスタイルグループ、Chill ST、Macqlo

Facts:
- Cloud pile Tee / ¥9,350
- Cloud pile Shortse / ¥9,900
- AirTech Flow Drawstring Tee / ¥11,000
- AirTech Flow Shorts / ¥11,000
- Cool Flow Drawstring Tee / ¥12,100
- Cool Flow Shorts / ¥12,100

## Getting to Kaike Onsen in Tottori is even more convenient: free shuttle service, including an airport route, resumes and launches in July 2026

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000701.000010207.html
- anchor: #n1295944
- Companies mentioned: Relo Hotels＆Resorts、株式会社リロバケーションズ、皆生風雅、湯喜望 白扇

Facts:
- Starting in July 2026
- Departing from the airport: 13:45
- Departing from Yonago Station: 15:15
- Departing from 皆生風雅: 9:00
- Departing from 湯喜望 白扇: 9:05
- 価格：16,830円～（2名利用時の1名様料金・税込）
- 価格：28,050円～（2名利用時の1名様料金・税込）

## A 30-minute radio program, “一宮西病院 presents 虹色パズル,” offering companionship to hardworking people through their “lives” and “vulnerabilities,” will launch in July on Saturday evenings

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000710.000036704.html
- anchor: #n1295943
- Companies mentioned: FM AICHI、株式会社エフエム愛知、一宮西病院、radiko、Amazon

Facts:
- Every Saturday, 18:00–18:30
- “Amazon Gift Card” worth 5,000 yen

## Weekly manga magazine Weekly Manga Goraku, normally priced at 550 yen, to go on sale for 110 yen

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000817.000041489.html
- anchor: #n1295942
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本文芸社、ダイナミックプロ、Amazon

Facts:
- Issue 3000
- Special price: 110 yen
- Regular price: 550 yen
- More than 60 years
- Employees: 79

## [Yamaguchi Prefecture only] 7 dishes featuring local ingredients and regional menu items are coming! “Buchi Umai! Yamaguchi Fair” to be held at 319 stores in the prefecture from July 7 (Tue)!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001018.000155396.html
- anchor: #n1295941
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、ドンデコルテ

Facts:
- 7 dishes
- Tuesday, July 7
- July 20 (Mon)
- Price: 698 yen
- 753.84 yen including tax
- Price: 590 yen
- 637.20 yen, tax included
- Price: 358 yen
- 386.64 yen, tax included
- Price: 648 yen
- 699.84 yen, tax included
- Price: 328 yen
- 354.24 yen, tax included
- Price: 298 yen
- 321.84 yen including tax

## Announcement of player contract renewal (#30 アーロン・ホワイト選手)

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001167.000097825.html
- anchor: #n1295940
- Companies mentioned: シーホース三河、アーロン・ホワイト選手

Facts:
- Contract term: 2026-27 season

## “Baton no Yokoku Conference 2026: The Great Field Trip Exhibition on Regional Challenges — Focusing on Local Challenges and Finding Clues,” to be held in Shinagawa

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001352.000048998.html
- anchor: #n1295939
- Companies mentioned: コクヨ株式会社、株式会社スマイルズ、株式会社SHONAI、株式会社Staple、日々研究所株式会社

Facts:
- 2 days
- 50 carefully selected case studies from across Japan
- General: 3,000 yen
- Early-bird rate (through 8/16 (Sun)): 1,500 yen
- Students: 300 yen

## CCC selected as designated manager of Shirafuru, a public complex in Shirakawa, Fukushima Prefecture

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001671.000018760.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3136481-en.html
- anchor: #n1295938
- Companies mentioned: カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社、スターバックス

Facts:
- 22-1 Tashirocho, Shirakawa, Fukushima Prefecture

## 【フジテレビ】中村ゆりか×佐野玲於 W主演 『夫に不倫をお願いされました』 FODにて独占配信決定！ ７月９日（木）深夜24時30分より配信スタート

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002126.000000084.html
- anchor: #n1295937
- Companies mentioned: フジテレビ、FOD、GENERATIONS、シーモアコミックス、TOHOシネマズ、Formula 1

Facts:
- Total downloads have surpassed 600,000
- FOD Premium Standard Course, 1,320 yen per month (tax included)
- “FOD Friday,” a special offer to watch for just 1,200 yen (tax included)

## Reservations up 1.3 times since this spring! The much-talked-about gourmet “half buffet” is rolling out at hotels

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002199.000000607.html
- anchor: #n1295936
- Companies mentioned: スターツ出版株式会社、OZmall、東京オーシャンビューダイニング マンハッタン、ホテル インターコンチネンタル 東京ベイ、DRIFTWOOD BAR & GRILL、フェアモント東京、Le Pristine Cafe Tokyo、ホテル虎ノ門ヒルズ、RISTORANTE & BAR E'VOLTA、三井ガーデンホテル神宮外苑の杜プレミア、Chef’s Theatre、メズム東京、オートグラフ コレクション、THE OAK DOOR、グランド ハイアット 東京

Facts:
- Reservations are up approximately 1.3 times
- 5 million members
- Women users in their 40s and 50s account for half of all reservations

## Yurika Nakamura and Reo Sano co-star in “My Husband Asked Me to Have an Affair”; Hanae’s “authorized affair” partners are Arata Horii, Atsuse Akune (ICEx), Yuki Kubota and Shoma Nagumo! Opening theme song is “Dynamic” by Shizuka Kudo

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002713.000020945.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3136590-en.html
- anchor: #n1295935
- Companies mentioned: テレビ大阪、NHK、東海テレビ、フジテレビ、MBS、U-NEXT、東映特撮ファンクラブ、テレビ愛知、テレビ東京、FOD、TVer、シーモアコミックス、ポニーキャニオン、Starry Records、The icon

Facts:
- July 9, 2026
- Her daughter Haruna, who is 4 years old
- They have been in a sexless relationship for 5 years
- As she enters her 39th year since debut
- It has been ３ years since she last performed a drama theme song
- 10 episodes, 30 minutes each

## 【 名鉄トヨタホテル 】 DJ Celly 盆CLUB PARTY 〜盆ジョヴィNIGHT〜 2026年9月6日 (日)開催！

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:27:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000223.000111353.html
- anchor: #n1295684
- Companies mentioned: 名鉄トヨタホテル、株式会社名鉄トヨタホテル、三菱UFJ銀行

Facts:
- Sep. 6, 2026 (Sun.)
- ¥15,000 (tax included)
- 13,000 yen (tax included)
- Wednesday, July 1, 2026

## Nextcore Technologies to exhibit at “TECHNO-FRONTIER 2026”

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:27:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000143382.html
- anchor: #n1295685
- Companies mentioned: ネクストコアテクノロジーズ株式会社、和歌山大学

Facts:
- July 15 (Wed.)–17 (Fri.), 2026

## Seeking “cat photos”! Awa washi brand アワガミファクトリー to hold a photo contest

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:26:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000083116.html
- anchor: #n1295686
- Companies mentioned: 阿波手漉和紙商工業協同組合、アワガミファクトリー

Facts:
- アワガミファクトリー, a brand of Awa washi with a 1300-year history
- 応募期間：2026年7月1日（水）〜 9月30日（水）
- 会期：2026年12月8日（火）〜 12月13日（日）10:00~19:00（最終日16:00まで）
- ・A coupon worth 10,000 yen, redeemable at the アワガミファクトリー online store
- ・A coupon worth 8,000 yen, redeemable at the アワガミファクトリー online store
- ・A coupon worth 5,000 yen, redeemable at the アワガミファクトリー online store
- Resolution: 150dpi (recommended)
- File size: 5MB or less
- Recommended size: 1240 × 1754 pixels (equivalent to A4)

## Toy maker ピープル, which has long observed children, to simultaneously release 2 picture books in September 2026 celebrating the curiosity of 1-year-olds

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:24:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000261.000045493.html
- anchor: #n1295687
- Companies mentioned: ピープル株式会社、ピープル、森永ミルクキャラメル、JALグループ

Facts:
- September 2026
- 1,760 yen
- ¥2,420
- Approximately 570 people
- 238.8 million yen
- 40 people

## [Daimaru Kobe] Packed with firsts in the Kansai region! Enjoy the flavors of Hokkaido this summer, too! The Summer Hokkaido Fair will be held from July 7 (Tue).

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:24:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003827.000025003.html
- anchor: #n1295688
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 大丸松坂屋百貨店、大橋さくらんぼ園、暁 patisserie FURUTA、パティスリー ブリスブリス、ショコラティエ マサール、じゃがいもHOUSE、ビストロ南家、町村農場、UMEYA、八軒苑、うに専門店世壱屋、網走水産、ISHIYA、札幌農学校、北海道バターのいとこ、中むらや、ビストロミナミヤ、ラーメン武蔵、北海道日本ハムファイターズ

Facts:
- Sales period: July 14 (Tue) to 20 (Mon, holiday)
- Sales period: July 7 (Tue) to 13 (Mon)
- 1 piece (approx. 220g): 1,100 yen, tax included
- 1 piece (approx. 210g): 800 yen, tax included
- 1 piece: 730 yen, tax included
- 1 cake (approx. 12cm): 1,836 yen, tax included
- 1 piece: 2,970 yen, tax included
- 1 piece: 583 yen, tax included
- 100g: 594 yen, tax included
- 1 piece: 432 yen, tax included
- 1 bottle: 990 yen, tax included
- 1 box: 3,240 yen, tax included

## Akane Kikuchi, designer of the gestures for Expo’s “Future of Life,” to hold her first post-Expo exhibition, “Gestures of Life,” in Omotesando. Physical AI works to be unveiled to the public for the first time.

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:22:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000107116.html
- anchor: #n1295689
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KiQ

Facts:
- Approximately 20–30 new artworks created in collaboration between people and robots will be presented.
- July 18 (Sat)–July 26 (Sun), 2026

## Adways launches advertising support for generative AI, including “ChatGPT Ads.” Supporting planning and creative development tailored to the conversational context of generative AI

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:22:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000282.000033008.html
- anchor: #n1295690
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アドウェイズ、OpenAI

Facts:
- The company has decided to begin providing assets on June 29, 2026

## 特定原付のすべての問題を解決したENNE ZERO第3次先行販売日7月7日七夕の午前10時からに決定！！通常販売前の最後のセール

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:21:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000250.000078121.html
- anchor: #n1295691
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ENNE、Panasonic

Facts:
- Presale reservations recorded a brisk pace, approaching 5000 units sold
- Speed mode: 20km/h (with 5 assist-ratio settings)
- Throttle-powered travel (KM) 50
- While riding the bicycle (km): 142 km to infinity
- Maximum vehicle load (KG): 150 kg
- Rated output (W) 600W
- Maximum instantaneous power (W) 1500W
- Battery: Panasonic and others, 48V10.5Ah

## Factoring comparison site ファクット sees monthly leads referred grow approximately 10 times in the 2 months after business succession through an M&A deal. Also eyeing roll-up M&A deals among factoring companies.

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:20:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000047698.html
- anchor: #n1295692
- Companies mentioned: Common Future & Co.株式会社、ファクット、株式会社アイズ、rimad株式会社、株式会社矢野経済研究所

Facts:
- デジタルファクタリング市場は2024年度に1,000億円を突破
- The market is forecast to expand to 2.9 trillion yen by fiscal 2030
- Leads grew approximately 4.5 times

## “M-1 Grand Prix 2025” finalists 豪快キャプテン to launch their first show as headliners! The program will begin airing July 4 (Sat) in GAORA’s traditional variety slot, rumored to be a “launchpad” for success

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:20:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000513.000009300.html
- anchor: #n1295693
- Companies mentioned: GAORA、GAORA SPORTS、豪快キャプテン、千鳥、麒麟、銀シャリ、マンゲキ、ロングコートダディ、マジで勘弁！けびた君、推してまえ！ダブルヒガシ、山下ギャンブルゴリラ、べーやん、真輝志、しげ、獅子丸 だいじゅ、とくいち 大野、イチオク ないすケン、カンフーカンフー チェン、三遊間 さくらい、盆と正月 ほしあられ

Facts:
- From 22:30 on July 4 (Sat)
- #2 August 1 (Sat) 25:00

## [Third printing decided just 1 month after publication, following a pre-publication reprint!] “Kindness Without Overdoing It” sees an unprecedented major reprint! The commemorative lecture drew 260 attendees, the book ranked No. 1 at bookstores nationwide and sparked a wave of empathy

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000185032.html
- anchor: #n1295695
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リファイネス、PHP研究所、株式会社MUSUBU

Facts:
- Third printing just 1 month after publication
- Mobilizing 260 people from across Japan
- List price: 1,870 yen (tax included)

## BABY TECT（ベビテクト） launches a new 145mL trial-size bottle that’s easy for first-time users to try

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000180123.html
- anchor: #n1295694
- Companies mentioned: コトコ株式会社、BABY TECT（ベビテクト）、楽天市場

Facts:
- 2026年7月4日（土）から楽天市場にて「BABY TECT お試しボトル 145mL」の先行販売を開始いたします。
- Limited to the first 300 bottles
- Regular price: 2,740 yen (tax included)
- Half price: 1,370 yen (tax included)

## Stocking-fabric arm covers become an unprecedented hit! Sales volume exceeds 800% of the previous year!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:18:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000442.000018524.html
- anchor: #n1295696
- Companies mentioned: 福助株式会社、東レ株式会社

Facts:
- More than 800% year on year

## メットライフ生命、「働きがいのある会社」に2年連続で認定

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:17:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000656.000005541.html
- anchor: #n1295697
- Companies mentioned: メットライフ生命保険株式会社、Great Place To Work®、メットライフ

Facts:
- Conducts research and analysis on “great places to work” in approximately 150 countries
- メットライフは日本を含む世界34カ国で「働きがいのある会社」として同時に認定されました
- メットライフ生命は日本初の外資系生命保険会社として1973年に営業を開始

## Engage the intellect and build logical thinking. BLDB launches in Japan the “Robot Engine Educational Puzzle,” which teaches the fundamentals of mechanical engineering at home

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:15:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000183978.html
- anchor: #n1295698
- Companies mentioned: BLDB、碩輝網絡貿易有限公司

Facts:
- 3D Metal Puzzle: Robot Engine, 160 pieces
- Total weight: approximately 2.5 kg
- 20% special manufacturer discount

## “LovePiano feat. HATSUNE MIKU,” a street piano designed with “Hatsune Miku,” makes its debut

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:15:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000442.000010414.html
- anchor: #n1295699
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヤマハミュージックジャパン、クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社、VOCALOID2 初音ミク、ヤマハ シンセサイザー「DX7」

Facts:
- More than 200 locations nationwide in total
- 2027 marks the 20th anniversary of “Hatsune Miku” and the 10th anniversary of “LovePiano”
- Available for rental starting October 2026

## 株式会社メディアリーチ begins general sales of “DolphinX AIO,” an AIO/LLMO analysis and measurement tool｜AI strongly supports bringing analysis, strategy planning, and other work in-house

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:14:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000092256.html
- anchor: #n1295559
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メディアリーチ、MarTech Outlook APAC、ChatGPT、Gemini、Perplexity、GA4

Facts:
- Launched on June 15, 2026
- Selected in May 2026 for MarTech Outlook APAC’s “Top Generative AI Search Optimization Solutions in APAC - 2026”
- On May 28, 2026, by marketing technology publication MarTech Outlook APAC
- Monthly fee: ¥30,000
- 50,000 yen per month
- 100,000 yen per month
- 150,000 yen per month × 6 months = 900,000 yen
- Example package (Pro Plan): 200,000 yen per month (50,000 yen for the tool + 150,000 yen for support)／total of 1,200,000 yen for 6 months
- Capital: 5,000,000 yen

## [Ninjala] “12 Million Downloads Commemorative Campaign!” launches with thanks to players!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:14:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002136.000025063.html
- anchor: #n1295560
- Companies mentioned: ガンホー・オンライン・エンターテイメント株式会社、Nintendo Switch、任天堂

Facts:
- 12 million cumulative downloads worldwide
- 300 Jara
- 3,980 yen

## “Sushi Bonus” to be fully rolled out across the Will Group, reaching approximately 1,800 people. Making a culture of gratitude visible through “sushi” on Teams

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:14:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000119897.html
- anchor: #n1295561
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Polycome、株式会社ウィルグループ、Sushi Bonus

Facts:
- Full-scale rollout across all group companies (approximately 1,800 people, including contract employees)
- Sushi Bonus piloted with approximately 200 people
- Approximately 9-month trial
- Perceived contribution to improved employee engagement: 4.23 points (out of 5)
- Service satisfaction: 4.69 points (out of 5)
- Unsung heroes: approximately 40 people brought into view

## 中学受験は体験で差がつく！ 水・天気・体積・空間把握を「体験して学ぶ」 首都圏の小学生向け「夏の中学受験講座」をベネッセサイエンス教室が開催

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:11:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000024567.html
- anchor: #n1295562
- Companies mentioned: ベネッセサイエンス教室、株式会社東京個別指導学院、ベネッセグループ、ベネッセコーポレーショングループ、関西個別指導学院

Facts:
- Operates 273 locations across Japan (as of April 1, 2026)
- 中学受験講座の受講費は1講座あたり 11,880円（税込）
- Current members*: 9,900 yen (tax included)

## 元・防衛省技官の“歌う看護師”入山アキ子、2026年7月15日に魂の3部作『江差恋女』をリリース！

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:10:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000186176.html
- anchor: #n1295563
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イリヤマプランニング、鈴木淳音楽学院

Facts:
- The long-awaited new single “Esashi Koi Onna (えさしこいおんな)” will be released on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
- She has also actively pursued volunteer activities, visiting more than approximately 50 facilities and hospitals annually through the “Aim for 100 Years of PPK” initiative.
- National Karaoke Grand Prix Competition (final: March 21, 2027)
- Admission ticket: 4,000 yen

## 【お中元・夏ギフト】住所を知らなくても「ホテルクオリティの味」を贈れる！神戸の老舗食肉卸が展開する「5minutes MEATS」が楽天市場でソーシャルギフト対応を開始

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000184180.html
- anchor: #n1295579
- Companies mentioned: 山晃食品株式会社、楽天市場、5minutes MEATS

Facts:
- Will launch on Thursday, July 2, 2026
- Price: 5,378 yen (tax included)
- 39 years since founding
- Capital: 20 million yen

## Funai Soken Agata FAS launches a YouTube series in which experts explain the practical aspects of business succession and M&A for the logistics industry

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000184273.html
- anchor: #n1295578
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社船井総研あがたFAS、株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング

Facts:
- Total strength: 1,039 people
- More than 180 industries
- Approximately 3% on average
- More than 25 years

## 【Salesforce開発・運用におけるAI活用実態調査】約4割がAIを「活用できていない」、背景に「ツール選定の難しさ」「セキュリティ不安」 一方約9割が「属人化した業務をAIで平準化できる」と期待

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000155348.html
- anchor: #n1295577
- Companies mentioned: コパード株式会社、Copado、InsightPartners、SoftBank、IBM、Capgemini、Salesforce Ventures、コカ・コーラ、メドトロニック、T-Mobile、フォルクスワーゲン、サンブリッジパートナーズ

Facts:
- Among Salesforce development and operations staff, 27.3% said “we use it company-wide” and 35.5% said “we use it in some tasks or teams,” meaning a combined 62.8% are incorporating generative AI/AI agents into their work.
- 「検討・試験段階にとどまっている」（26.4%）と「活用しておらず、予定もない」（10.0%）を合わせた約4割は、依然として実装に踏み出せていません。
- “Development (code generation and configuration)” stood out at 68.1%
- 66.7% of developers see the “lack of a system or framework to verify the accuracy of output” as a challenge in using AI
- 88.1% of respondents said they feel their company’s Salesforce work depends on specific individuals

## 株式会社船井総研あがたFAS supported 株式会社メビウス’s MBO (management buyout: independence through acquisition by management) as financial advisor

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000184273.html
- anchor: #n1295576
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社船井総研あがたFAS、株式会社メビウス、東海東京フィナンシャル・ホールディングス株式会社、船井総研グループ、船井総研ホールディングス、あがたグローバル経営グループ

Facts:
- The process was completed on May 12, 2026
- TSE Prime and Nagoya Stock Exchange Premier, securities code 8616

## [ほけんのコスパ] Announces its “Popular Insurance Rankings” for July 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000170169.html
- anchor: #n1295575
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社モニクルフィナンシャル、メディケア生命、はなさく生命、チューリッヒ生命、第一ネオ生命、オリックス生命、東京海上日動あんしん生命、SBI生命、なないろ生命

Facts:
- Survey period: June 1, 2026–June 30, 2026
- Capital: 983.8 million yen (including capital reserves)

## [Accelerating corporate digital transformation] Launch of a new feature that uses AI to automatically generate business workflows: ジョブステ（Create!JobStation）

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000002455.html
- anchor: #n1295574
- Companies mentioned: インフォテック株式会社、ジョブステ（Create!JobStation）

## CARTA HD engineers from group company fluct to speak at the “ID沼入口” ID management technology study group!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000137280.html
- anchor: #n1295573
- Companies mentioned: CARTA HD、fluct、KDDI、OpenIDファウンデーション・ジャパン、NTTドコモ、電通グループ、Google

Facts:
- To be held at KDDI Hall on Thursday, July 2, 2026
- 17:05〜17:55
- 15:00〜18:30
- Capital: 50 million yen (including capital reserves)

## 全国森林組合連合会 and マゼックス launch support for introducing and deploying forestry drones for forest owners’ cooperatives

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000044345.html
- anchor: #n1295572
- Companies mentioned: 全国森林組合連合会、株式会社マゼックス

## New findings from respiratory patterns during sleep——the “hidden hypopnea” shared by people who discontinue CPAP and the gap in their internal environment (first installment)

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000117786.html
- anchor: #n1295571
- Companies mentioned: トラタニ株式会社

Facts:
- The churn rate reaches 30–50%
- Valid sample size: 14 people
- Holds more than 30 patented technologies

## [Chocolatier Kazuaki Eguchi × Art of Tea] New royal milk tea sweets brand “Le Royage,” exclusive to 伊勢丹新宿店, to grand-open on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, on the basement 1st floor of the main building at 伊勢丹新宿店!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000029352.html
- anchor: #n1295570
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブロードエッジ・アドバイザーズ、Le Royage、Art of Tea、伊勢丹新宿店、東インド会社

Facts:
- July 15, 2026
- The channel has more than 390,000 subscribers
- Product price: 2,592 yen (tax included) for 5 pieces
- 商品価格: 1ホール 3,456円(税込)
- Product price: 3,240 yen (tax included) for an assortment of 6
- Product price: 5,400 yen (tax included) for a set of 12

## Apeos C5570 multifunction printer meets the new EPEAT 2.0 international environmental certification standards for electronic equipment

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000118297.html
- anchor: #n1295569
- Companies mentioned: 富士フイルムビジネスイノベーション株式会社、Global Electronics Council®（GEC）

Facts:
- The new EPEAT 2.0 standards, updated in 2025
- Registered at the Bronze level

## メルカリ releases infographics marking the 13th anniversary of its service launch

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000553.000026386.html
- anchor: #n1295568
- Companies mentioned: メルカリ、オメガ、クロムハーツ、リーバイス、Galia Lahav

Facts:
- Cumulative listings reached 5 billion in January 2026
- 1日換算で約74.5万件
- 1秒あたり約8.6件のペースで取引が行われている
- Transactions spanned 23 broad categories
- The detailed classifications cover more than 8,500 types
- “Entertainment and hobbies” accounted for approximately 46% of the total
- A transaction for 1,400,000 yen took place across a distance of approximately 2,600 km, from Okinawa to Hokkaido
- The baton for “wedding dresses” was passed on approximately 167,000 times
- この1年間で1番高く売れたウェディングドレスは800,000円
- The cumulative number of transactions involving “reference books (including problem books, textbooks, etc.)” in which the baton was passed on was approximately 76

## New muo Mascara Remover, formulated with care for delicate eyelashes and the skin around the eyes — for people with sensitive skin who still want to thoroughly remove mascara

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000698.000007954.html
- anchor: #n1295567
- Companies mentioned: クラシエ株式会社、イオン、イオンスタイル

Facts:
- Volume
- Friday, September 11, 2026
- Saturday, July 11, 2026

## カラオケマック Yokosuka-Chuo 2nd location to open on July 10

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001155.000014607.html
- anchor: #n1295566
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社第一興商、カラオケマック

Facts:
- Opening on July 10, 2026
- 22 rooms in total
- Party room accommodating 11 people
- Limited to the first 4,010 customers
- 35 locations nationwide

## 無印良品 launches 5 new audio devices under the theme “Good sound for everyday life.”

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001826.000000987.html
- anchor: #n1295565
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社良品計画、無印良品

Facts:
- 8 audio device types
- Starting Wednesday, July 15
- Continuous playback time is approximately 70 hours with noise canceling off
- Continuous playback time is approximately 6 hours
- Continuous playback time is approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Approximately 5 hours at maximum volume
- Approximately 2 hours at maximum volume

## TISI launches “Budget Management Template on SAP Analytics Cloud for Planning” to support data-driven management decisions

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001944.000011650.html
- anchor: #n1295564
- Companies mentioned: TISI株式会社、SAP、TISインテックグループ

Facts:
- Aiming to have 4 companies adopt the solution by fiscal 2027
- Aiming for sales of 1 billion yen
- More than 300 services and solutions
- More than 4,500 customers
- More than 20,000 employees across domestic and international group companies

## Highly heat-blocking lace curtains to launch in July, helping households prepare for extreme heat and rising electricity bills

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:09:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000096826.html
- anchor: #n1295580
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インテリックス、ジャストカーテン、日本建材・住宅設備産業協会、資源エネルギー庁、環境省

Facts:
- Heat-blocking rate: 49.5%
- UV-blocking rate: 92.4%
- Save approximately 5,952 yen a year on electricity bills!
- Heat-blocking rate: 48.6%
- UV-blocking rate: 93.1%
- Save approximately 5,812 yen a year on electricity bills!

## [Nara] Will participate in the “Randoseru Collection Fair” at Kojiguma Kintetsu Nara Store.

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:09:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000394.000077136.html
- anchor: #n1295581
- Companies mentioned: CHIKYU株式会社、NASA、WWFジャパン、IUCN

Facts:
- Approximately 20 Earth NASA Randoseru backpacks
- Price including tax: ¥68,000
- Price before tax: ¥74,800
- Price including tax: ¥81,000
- Price before tax: ¥89,100
- Price including tax: ¥72,000
- Price before tax: ¥79,200
- More than 40,000 species of wildlife are threatened with extinction.
- 5% of sales will support WWFジャパン’s environmental conservation activities.

## 室蘭市のクルハウスが「夏キャンプ」を開催 小学4年生以上を対象に1泊2日の自然体験を実施（8/1.２）

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:08:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000150655.html
- anchor: #n1295582
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人くるくるネット、クルハウス

Facts:
- Saturday, August 1–Sunday, August 2
- Capacity: 20 people
- Participation fee: ¥2,000
- Pocket money: Up to 500 yen may be brought

## PeptiDream appoints 3 new executives to strengthen its management structure

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:07:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000179388.html
- anchor: #n1295583
- Companies mentioned: ペプチドリーム株式会社、協和発酵キリン、ブリストル・マイヤーズ スクイブ、グローバルヘルス技術振興基金、ラボコープ、イルミナ、スギホールディングス、アステラス製薬、エーザイ、PDRファーマ

Facts:
- Appoints 3 new executive vice presidents (EVPs)
- Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, securities code 4587

## Tomizawa Shoten launches a joint venture in Indonesia for confectionery and bakery ingredients

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:06:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000083916.html
- anchor: #n1295584
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社富澤商店、PT Pondan Pangan Makmur、PT Tomizawa Shouten Indonesia（T-Sindo）

Facts:
- Since its founding in 1919
- Starting in July 2026

## Yamaha launches Ricofit, a recorder performance support guide

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:05:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001153.000010701.html
- anchor: #n1295585
- Companies mentioned: ヤマハ株式会社

## Dentsu Digital launches OmniVisit™, a store visit impact analysis solution using location data, jointly developed with Blogwatcher

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:05:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000274.000121065.html
- anchor: #n1295586
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社電通デジタル、株式会社ブログウォッチャー

Facts:
- More than 140 integrated apps
- Data covering up to 100 million MAU (monthly active users)
- As of May 2026

## Approximately 70% of people who use AI for side jobs use paid tools, according to RAXUS AI School

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:04:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000376.000072123.html
- anchor: #n1295587
- Companies mentioned: ラグザス株式会社、RAXUS AI School

Facts:
- 70.3% of people who use AI for side jobs use paid AI tools
- Among those earning “100,000 yen or more” from side jobs, 45.5% spend at least 10,000 yen per month
- The figure is 1.9% among those earning “less than 100,000 yen”
- “3,000 yen to under 5,000 yen” and “5,000 yen to under 10,000 yen” tied for the most common ranges
- “Text-generation AI” was used by 69.2%
- “Image-generation AI” was used by 66.7%
- “Video-generation AI” was used by 57.7%

## Up to 56% off earphones, audio equipment, car navigation systems and more! JVCケンウッド Store 5th Anniversary Sale underway (PR information)

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:04:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000633.000045133.html
- anchor: #n1295588
- Companies mentioned: JVCケンウッド、KENWOOD、Victor

Facts:
- Up to 56% off
- The maximum number of points awarded is 50,000

## The PlayStation 5 version of “Back to the Dawn – Break the Animal Prison” is set for release on October 22, 2026! A social media campaign will also be held to mark the announcement!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:03:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000134769.html
- anchor: #n1295589
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クラウディッドレパードエンタテインメント、Metal Head Games、Spiral Up Games、Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.、Nintendo、株式会社クオカード

Facts:
- We are pleased to announce that it will be released worldwide on Thursday, October 22, 2026
- During the period from Thursday, July 2, 2026, to Wednesday, July 15
- 21 winners will be selected by lottery to receive an original “Back to the Dawn” QUO Card Pay gift card worth 3,000 yen
- [Standard physical edition] ¥4,928 (tax included)
- [LIMITED EDITION] ¥7,898 (tax included)
- Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch: On sale now (released March 5, 2026)

## Ultraman transforms into an artwork!? The “U into MONSTROUSA” apparel collection goes on sale starting July 10, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:03:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000127975.html
- anchor: #n1295590
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社ダダグラム、MONSTROUSA、ウルトラマンシリーズ、円谷プロダクション、池袋PARCO、アルファエージェンシー、TAPPEI

Facts:
- Sales will begin simultaneously at the POP UP SHOP inside 池袋PARCO and the WEB STORE from 11 a.m. on July 10 (Monday).
- A POP UP SHOP will open for a limited time as part of “ULTRA SUMMER in IKEBUKURO,” a collaboration between ウルトラマンシリーズ, marking its 60th anniversary, and 池袋PARCO, from July 10 (Friday) to July 26 (Sunday).
- M/TAG T-shirts “ULTRASEVEN” ¥11,000 (tax included)
- M/TAG T-shirts “ULTRAMAN TIGA” ¥11,000 (tax included)
- M/TAG Box T-shirts “King joe” ¥11,000 (tax included)
- Daily T-shirts “777” ¥8,800 (tax included)

## Hakuhodo DY ONE launches “Hakuhodo SXP Circular Solutions” to support companies’ transition to a circular economy, in collaboration with 博報堂ＤＹグループ3社

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:03:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000140732.html
- anchor: #n1295591
- Companies mentioned: Hakuhodo DY ONE、博報堂、博報堂プロダクツ、博報堂Gravity、アーティクル株式会社、ハーチ株式会社

Facts:
- Number of employees: 3,290 (as of April 1, 2026)

## エス・エム・エス、厚生労働省委託事業「適正認定事業者のパフォーマンスに関する調査結果（サービス品質調査）」において全4部門で上位3企業の一つに選出

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:02:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000461.000013298.html
- anchor: #n1295592
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エス・エム・エス、厚生労働省、一般社団法人 日本人材紹介事業協会、医療・介護・保育系紹介協議会

Facts:
- A total of 54 certified providers were evaluated
- Results include companies that received 30 or more responses
- Number of respondents: 588

## Val Laboratory renews its corporate logo to mark its 50th anniversary

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:02:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000114785.html
- anchor: #n1295593
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヴァル研究所、駅すぱあと

Facts:
- 50th anniversary of establishment
- In July 1976
- In 1988
- More than 120,000 business relationships.
- Capital: 41 million yen

## 発売から約1年、既に15万人以上の従業員へ届くサービスとなった大好評、仕事と介護の両立支援サービス「ウェルビオBiz」からLight版が登場！(ＳＯＭＰＯグループの企業を除く対象従業員数：12万人)

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:02:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000175480.html
- anchor: #n1295594
- Companies mentioned: SOMPOウェルビーイング株式会社、ＳＯＭＰＯグループ

Facts:
- Economic losses from employee departures and declining productivity are estimated to reach about ¥9 trillion by 2030

## SOMPO Holdings accelerates group strategy to address social issues

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:02:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000162.000159136.html
- anchor: #n1295595
- Companies mentioned: ＳＯＭＰＯホールディングス株式会社、ＳＯＭＰＯウェルビーイング株式会社、経済産業省、厚生労働省

Facts:
- Already used by more than 15万人 (※Number of eligible employees, excluding companies in the ＳＯＭＰＯグループ: 12万人)
- The service will launch on July 1, 2026
- Launched “Wellbio Biz,” a service supporting work-caregiving balance for employees at large companies, in July 2025

## A “Earth NASA Backpack® order event” will be held at Tenmaya Kurashiki in Okayama.

- Published: 2026-07-02T11:02:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000393.000077136.html
- anchor: #n1295596
- Companies mentioned: CHIKYU株式会社、NASA、WWFジャパン、IUCN

Facts:
- Tax-inclusive price: ¥68,000 / pre-tax price: ¥74,800
- Tax-inclusive price: ¥81,000 / pre-tax price: ¥89,100
- Tax-inclusive price: ¥72,000 / pre-tax price: ¥79,200
- In 2025, the IUCN reported that more than 40,000 species of wildlife are threatened with extinction.