# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-02 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 2 of 7

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 583 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 109 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Bringing the best of Yamanashi into travel memories — 八ヶ岳 ホテル風か adopts rare “Kimihime” corn, strengthening efforts to showcase Yamanashi through locally produced ingredients

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000118702.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143405-en.html
- anchor: #n1296799
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エムアンドエムサービス、八ヶ岳 ホテル風か

Facts:
- 1本600円（税込）
- 1日限定20本程度

## 磯丸水産 arrives in Yamagata Prefecture for the first time‼ “磯丸水産 山形駅前店” opens July 6 (Mon.)‼

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000177867.html
- anchor: #n1296798
- Companies mentioned: 磯丸水産、SFPダイニング株式会社、株式会社クリエイト・レストランツ・ホールディングス

Facts:
- At least 1,000 yen per person, before tax
- ¥599 (¥659 including tax)
- 2,499 yen (2,749 yen including tax)
- 2,399 yen (2,639 yen including tax)
- 1,499 yen (1,649 yen including tax)
- ¥999 (¥1,099 including tax)

## 五百蔵製作所 and 友安製作所 collaborate to launch an original plastering trowel

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000081167.html
- anchor: #n1296797
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社友安製作所、株式会社五百蔵製作所

Facts:
- Price including tax: ¥5,962
- Developed over 2 years
- Product lineup of 7 types

## 桑名市 and ベルタ sign partnership agreement to promote corporate well-being

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000070413.html
- anchor: #n1296787
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベルタ、桑名市

Facts:
- In 2026, 26,850 corporations were certified across the large-corporation and small- and medium-sized corporation categories
- An increase of approximately 15.8% from the previous year
- 66 companies have joined as “Companies Supporting Women’s Well-Being”

## 株式会社スタジオアリス: Total social media followers top 1.8 million! First collaboration with “KOGYARU,” a media platform for current elementary-school gyaru

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000032126.html
- anchor: #n1296786
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スタジオアリス、KOGYARU、TGC KIDS フェス KITAKYUSHU 2026、TGC KIDS オーディション 2026 supported by スタジオアリス in KITAKYUSHU

Facts:
- ２０２６年８月１日（土）〜９月６日（日）
- Multi acrylic kit “KOGYARU”: 4,500 yen (4,950 yen including tax)
- About the “KOGYARU” × “Studio Alice” collaboration pack: 10,000 yen (11,000 yen including tax)
- A total of 20 people will win a signed photo of a KOGYARU model (Noapi, Riripi, Imopi, or Ruripi)
- Instagram followers surpassed 500,000 in approximately 2 years since launch
- 406 stores across 47 prefectures in Japan

## 神戸学院大学×宍粟メイプル×兵庫県信用保証協会による「道の駅はが ブラッシュアップ プロジェクト」のAI時代の観光マーケティングに関する特別講義＆第3期中間企画発表会を開催します！

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000106.000169895.html
- anchor: #n1296785
- Companies mentioned: 神戸学院大学、宍粟メイプル、兵庫県信用保証協会、森本商店、ゾーホージャパン、西兵庫信用金庫

Facts:
- Opened in 1993 as the first store in the Kinki region
- The 3rd phase of the project has been underway since April 2026
- July 8, 2026 (Wed.), 11:15–12:45
- July 15, 2026 (Wed.), 11:15–12:45

## [Upopoy] Shiraoi, Hokkaido | Quiz rally “A Challenge from QuizKnock”

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000112.000122187.html
- anchor: #n1296784
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人アイヌ民族文化財団、QuizKnock、キヤノンマーケティングジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- General admission, adults: ¥1,200
- General admission, high school students: ¥600

## 「志摩グリーンアドベンチャー」×『宇宙兄弟』「アトラクションフィールド」 イベント詳細決定！！

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000107064.html
- anchor: #n1296783
- Companies mentioned: 近鉄不動産株式会社、志摩グリーンアドベンチャー、宇宙兄弟

Facts:
- Begins July 17, 2026
- Original pin badges (4 types in the first release, 4 types in the second release, 8 types total)

## シグマ財団 announces publication of its third photo book, “Trevor Key”

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000123.000031110.html
- anchor: #n1296782
- Companies mentioned: シグマ財団、Sigma Foundation、New Order、Stockholm Design Lab、八紘美術、Sigma

Facts:
- Print run: 1,500 copies
- Pages: 244
- Size: 213 x 285 x 24.5 mm

## “Carry by MIRAI SPEAKER,” a personal speaker with Bluetooth®︎ that makes speech clearer and lets users enjoy music, wins both the Gold Award and the Planning Award in the TV auxiliary speaker category at VGP2026 SUMMER

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000131.000042881.html
- anchor: #n1296781
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミライスピーカー、株式会社音元出版、Bluetooth®︎ SIG, Inc.

Facts:
- Manufacturer’s official online store price: 24,750 yen (tax included)
- Up to approximately 18 hours (varies depending on usage conditions)
- Capital: 50,000,000 yen

## JPR to speak at the 7th Offline Community event hosted by Nagase & Co., explaining DX solutions for compliance with the amended Act on Improving the Efficiency of Logistics

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000137.000102973.html
- anchor: #n1296780
- Companies mentioned: 日本パレットレンタル株式会社、長瀬産業株式会社、三菱ケミカル株式会社、流通経済大学

Facts:
- To be hosted on Friday, July 17, 2026
- Capacity of 60 people

## A summer-inspired “evolved” stollen arrives at 成城石井! Homemade “Summer Stollen with 4 Types of Dried Fruit” to launch at select stores on Saturday, July 11

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000153.000027211.html
- anchor: #n1296779
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社成城石井、成城石井、成城石井.com、キルシュワッサー、イムブコ シュナンブラン アイス ヌーヴォ

Facts:
- Of 成城石井’s 230 stores in total
- Available at 84 stores
- Existing-store sales at approximately 120% of the previous year
- Price: 1,826 yen (tax included)

## Convano completes making アクセルマーク株式会社 a consolidated subsidiary

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000158.000006824.html
- anchor: #n1296778
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コンヴァノ、アクセルマーク株式会社、FASTNAIL、femedia

Facts:
- 45,000,000 common shares
- Voting rights ownership ratio: 68.91%
- Share acquisition price: 900 million yen
- Advisory and other expenses: approximately 2 million yen
- Total acquisition amount: approximately 902 million yen

## Achieved year-over-year sales volume of 125% on 楽天市場*1; body hair care*2 [Pineapple Soy Milk Series] performing well on major e-commerce malls

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000190.000076897.html
- anchor: #n1296777
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 鈴木ハーブ研究所、楽天市場、Amazon

Facts:
- Year-over-year sales volume: 118%
- Year-over-year sales volume: 158%
- 39% of sixth graders engage in body hair care

## Real estate crowdfunding offering “LSEED＃31” opens to the public on Sunday, July 5!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000192.000054138.html
- anchor: #n1296776
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ランドネット、LSEED

Facts:
- Offering amount: 96.63 million yen
- Anticipated annual yield: 4.5％
- Investments start at 10,000 yen
- Maximum investment amount: 10,000,000 yen
- Applications totaling 121.44 million yen, or 117.5% of the 103.38 million yen offering amount

## “Kunitachi Nominoichi 2026,” a community-focused craft beer event proposed by Kunitachi Station staff, to be held July 17–19!—First-ever 3-day event! Enjoy craft beer from Friday night

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000195.000005566.html
- anchor: #n1296775
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JR中央線コミュニティデザイン、合同会社三画舎、JR東日本グループ、中央線ビアワークス

Facts:
- 100th anniversary of Kunitachi Station’s opening
- Shopping receipt for purchases of 700 yen (tax included) or more

## For smooth lips with an ice-cream-like cooling sensation. First-ever launch of a cool-type lip scrub!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000205.000034254.html
- anchor: #n1296774
- Companies mentioned: レブロン株式会社

Facts:
- Cumulative sales of 8 million bottles
- 990 yen (tax included)

## Car Beauty Salon “Smart+1・湘南平塚” opens

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000229.000010789.html
- anchor: #n1296773
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オートバックスセブン、Smart+1、スーパーオートバックス、株式会社ＭＹコミュニケーションズ、オートバックス、オートバックスガレージ、A PIT AUTOBACS、ASM、オートバックスエクスプレス、オートバックスカーズ

Facts:
- オートバックスグループ国内店舗数 計1,071店舗
- オートバックス: 523 stores
- スーパーオートバックス: 71 stores
- オートバックスガレージ 1店舗
- A PIT AUTOBACS: 4 stores
- ASM (※): 21 stores
- Smart+1 (※): 20 stores
- オートバックスエクスプレス 11店舗
- オートバックスカーズ (※): 420 stores
- Parking capacity: 82 cars
- Service bays: 1

## Tire specialty store “ビーライン美祢インター店” opens

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000230.000010789.html
- anchor: #n1296772
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オートバックスセブン、株式会社BL西日本、ビーライン

Facts:
- Scheduled to open on Friday, July 3, 2026
- Parking capacity: 14 cars
- Service bays: 2
- ビーライン store list (80 stores), as of July 3, 2026

## “Maintenance & Resilience 2026,” featuring 11 specialized exhibitions on topics including the maintenance and management of social infrastructure such as factories, plants, roads and bridges, as well as disaster prevention and mitigation

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000274.000016501.html
- anchor: #n1296771
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本能率協会、中北製作所、基幹構造、オプティレーザーソリューションズ、KEYTEC、一般社団法人日本メンテナンス工業会、一般社団法人日本ドローンコンソーシアム

Facts:
- The event expects 392 exhibitors across 780 booths (as of June 29) and 36,000 visitors (including co-located exhibitions).

## Exhibiting at gaming gadget experience event “TOKYO Gaming-PC STREET 8 (GPS 8)”

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000281.000070978.html
- anchor: #n1296770
- Companies mentioned: XREAL、ASUS、ROG、Sony、Bose、Amazon、楽天市場

Facts:
- To be held at LIFORK AKIHABARA II on Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Event date and time: Saturday, July 4, 2026, 13:00–17:30 (予定)
- Can display a virtual screen equivalent to 428 inches at a distance of 10m (equivalent to 171 inches at 4m)
- Achieved a wide 57° field of view
- Refresh rate of up to 240Hz
- Response time of 0.01ms
- Maximum low latency of 3ms M2P

## [First in Japan] Green Carbon launches a demonstration with Tokyu, aiming to build a regionally circular agricultural ecosystem that achieves “water circulation × carbon circulation”

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000282.000117956.html
- anchor: #n1296769
- Companies mentioned: Green Carbon株式会社、東急株式会社、東京農工大学大学院農学研究院生物システム科学部門、宮古観光開発株式会社、宮古島熱帯果樹園「まいぱり」

Facts:
- Miyako Island is Okinawa Prefecture’s largest sugarcane-producing area, with annual production exceeding 330,000 tons, the highest in Japan.
- Miyako Island accounts for approximately 24% of Okinawa Prefecture’s agricultural chemical supply, or approximately 520 tons annually
- With a view to expanding across approximately 6,000ha of sugarcane fields throughout Miyako Island
- Work is also underway to create and apply biochar from sugarcane residue and generate carbon credits from biochar; using residue from sugarcane fields across Miyako Island could produce approximately 40,000t of biochar
- There is potential to generate approximately 60,000t of carbon credits.
- In Japan's rice paddies (midseason drainage), approximately 6,220t of credits were generated in fiscal 2023, a first and the largest scale in Japan.
- Approximately 40,000ha (approximately 65,000t) in fiscal 2024
- In fiscal 2025, approximately 65,000ha (approximately 6

## マリナーが手掛けるスーパースポーツ専用新デザインテーマ「デザインテーマ・バイ・マリナー」を発表

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000286.000082456.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143130-en.html
- anchor: #n1296768
- Companies mentioned: ベントレー、ベントレーモーターズ、マリナー、グッドウッド・フェスティバル・オブ・スピード

Facts:
- 3 carefully selected design themes
- 2 design themes for supersports cars
- 5 options: “Skies,” “Meteorite,” “Daybreak,” “Snowstorm” and “Nightfall”

## [Production management and DX provider Technoa] to exhibit at “Western Japan Manufacturing Technology Innovation 2026”

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000296.000053131.html
- anchor: #n1296767
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社テクノア、ミスミ社、株式会社富士キメラ総研

Facts:
- The Seiryu production scheduler supports high-mix, low-volume production and can be implemented starting at 2.5 million yen
- ミスミ社's product database (over 30 million items)
- Purchasing department productivity: up to 2 times higher

## [YKK AP’s CHRO and the representative director of Kyoto-based long-established trading company Ueda Honsha among the speakers] One Career announces the 4th session of “Recruitment Ultra Camp 2026 in Kyoto”

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000355.000035321.html
- anchor: #n1296766
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワンキャリア、YKK AP株式会社、KESIKI INC.、Sudo Labs、株式会社ウエダ本社、株式会社メディアジーン、Business Insider Japan

Facts:
- Approximately 1,300 recruiters, business leaders and CHROs gather
- Participant satisfaction: 95.5%
- Approximately 2,000 attendees are expected
- Recruiters, business leaders and CHROs, among others (approximately 1,500 expected)

## “ANAクラウンプラザホテル高知,” the first IHG-branded hotel in Kochi, where vibrancy and relaxation come together, to open on August 1, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000375.000031330.html
- anchor: #n1296765
- Companies mentioned: ホテルマネージメントインターナショナル株式会社、IHGホテルズ＆リゾーツ、ANAクラウンプラザホテル高知

Facts:
- Scheduled to open on Saturday, August 1, 2026
- 242 guest rooms in total
- More than 7,000 hotels open and operating
- More than 1 million rooms
- A development pipeline of more than 2,300 hotels
- 400,000 employees

## JR東日本スタートアップ and エスイノベーション begin collaboration to co-create a regional startup ecosystem in the Niigata area

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000375.000034286.html
- anchor: #n1296764
- Companies mentioned: JR東日本スタートアップ、エスイノベーション、JR東日本ローカルスタートアップファンド、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、地域イノベーションテック新潟1号ファンド

Facts:
- Fund size: 1 billion yen
- Fund term: 20 years (extension possible)
- 109 startups and 32 local companies take the stage

## RevComm announces new service “MiiTel for Retail”

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000375.000037840.html
- anchor: #n1296763
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社RevComm、Forbes、CES、日本スタートアップ大賞

Facts:
- By launching its generative AI solution “MiiTel Synapse” in 2026

## グランド ハイアット 東京 to hold its “Summer Time Sale” through Monday, July 20, offering deals on summer hotel dining and spa experiences

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000380.000030821.html
- anchor: #n1296762
- Companies mentioned: グランド ハイアット 東京、フォーブス トラベルガイド、グランド ハイアット

Facts:
- Up to 47% off
- As many as 34 plans
- 15% off
- 10 restaurants and bars
- 総面積2,800㎡
- 387 guest rooms

## Commercial launch of the profile management platform “SORACOM Connectivity Hypervisor,” enabling flexible operation of SGP.32-compatible IoT SIMs

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000399.000034562.html
- anchor: #n1296761
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ソラコム、GSMA、KDDI

Facts:
- Will launch on July 7, 2026
- More than 750 mobile network operators
- Approximately 400 telecommunications equipment vendors and device manufacturers
- More than 200 countries and regions worldwide

## Launch of “SORACOM Air RTC Gateway,” a voice connectivity service that leverages IoT devices’ standard voice calling function (VoLTE)

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000400.000034562.html
- anchor: #n1296760
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ソラコム、SORACOM

Facts:
- Service launch date

## Announces new business initiative to provide cloud-native mobile core technology to telecommunications carriers

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000401.000034562.html
- anchor: #n1296759
- Companies mentioned: ソラコム、丸紅I-DIGIOグループ、株式会社ミソラコネクト、NTTドコモ、SORACOMダウンストリーム課金プラットフォーム

Facts:
- IoT connectivity in more than 200 countries and regions worldwide
- Connecting to more than 200 countries and 550 telecommunications carriers worldwide

## Launch of “SORACOM Automotive Suite,” supporting connected cars from in-vehicle communications to service operations

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000402.000034562.html
- anchor: #n1296758
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ソラコム、GSMA、KDDI

Facts:
- IoT connectivity in more than 200 countries and regions worldwide
- Connecting to more than 200 countries and 550 telecommunications carriers worldwide
- The long life cycle of automobiles, spanning more than 10 years
- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year worldwide

## Launch of “SORACOM Agent,” a service in which AI agents support the use of IoT in the workplace

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000403.000034562.html
- anchor: #n1296757
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ソラコム、SORACOM Agent、SORACOM クラウドカメラサービス、SORACOM Flux、SORACOM プロフェッショナルサービス

Facts:
- Available starting July 7, 2026

## Webinar “Get Started with Cross-Border E-Commerce on Shopify! A Starter Guide” to be held on July 16, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000403.000128388.html
- anchor: #n1296756
- Companies mentioned: マーケティングアソシエーション株式会社、HATME株式会社、Shopify

Facts:
- The webinar “Get Started with Cross-Border E-Commerce on Shopify! A Starter Guide” will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
- Date and time: Thursday, July 16, 2026, 14:00–14:30 (admission starts at 13:55)

## 三菱電機 acquires shares in インフォステラ, making it a wholly owned subsidiary

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000421.000120285.html
- anchor: #n1296755
- Companies mentioned: 三菱電機、インフォステラ

Facts:
- Consolidated sales for fiscal 2025 were 5.8947 trillion yen
- Number of employees: 21 (as of July 2026)
- Established: January 2016
- Established: January 1921

## Students from 追手門学院大学’s Faculty of Sociology take charge of preparing and operating an exhibition at 茨木市立ギャラリー. A solo exhibition by photographer 片山達貴 opens July 16

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000446.000034112.html
- anchor: #n1296754
- Companies mentioned: 追手門学院大学、茨木市立ギャラリー、片山達貴、澤田華、uosada studio、Yudai Sada

Facts:
- July 16 (Thursday) through 21 (Tuesday)
- 10:00 〜 19:00
- 最終日のみ17:00まで

## 神奈川県 announces 13 selected participants for the first-half Reiwa 8 edition of its HATSU entrepreneurship support program, “AGORA Hon-atsugi Challenger”!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000505.000024845.html
- anchor: #n1296753
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AGORA、株式会社小田急SCディベロップメント、神奈川県

Facts:
- 13 selected participants
- About 4 months
- 24 participants completed the program
- 19 new services launched
- 9 incorporated businesses or opened businesses

## マイクロ化学技研株式会社, a tenant company at かわさき新産業創造センター (KBIC), will exhibit a desktop chemical plant (DTP) using a large-scale microchemical system at Plant Show 2026.

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000507.000033548.html
- anchor: #n1296752
- Companies mentioned: マイクロ化学技研株式会社、IMT TAIWAN CO., LTD.、かわさき新産業創造センター、株式会社ツクリエ

Facts:
- July 15 (Wed.)–17 (Fri.), 2026
- Around 50 technology companies and university research laboratories are tenants at any given time

## The T-LOGI series of environmentally friendly logistics facilities opens its first multi-tenant logistics facility in Tohoku, T-LOGI Sendai. Located near Sendai Port and central Sendai, it also serves as a transit hub for deliveries to the Tokyo metropolitan area and meets demand for small-scale rental space

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000558.000052843.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143152-en.html
- anchor: #n1296751
- Companies mentioned: 東京建物株式会社、株式会社安藤・間

Facts:
- Approximately 2.6 km from the Sendai-Kōhoku IC on the Sendai Tōbu Road
- Approximately 13.6 km from JR Sendai Station
- The minimum divisible warehouse floor area is approximately 5,500 m²
- Completion: June 26, 2026
- Site area: 18,420.89 m²
- Total floor area: 42,269.71 m²
- Loading bays: 40 in total
- Standard parking spaces: 115
- Truck waiting spaces: 6 in total

## 2 summer-only dessert shops open at Time Out Market Osaka: a pop-up shop for オニクリシフォン from ウェスティンホテル大阪 and “カヌレと、かき氷。”

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000595.000033147.html
- anchor: #n1296750
- Companies mentioned: 阪急阪神不動産株式会社、ウェスティンホテル大阪、カヌレと、、阪急阪神ホールディングス

Facts:
- July 2026
- July 7 (Tuesday) to July 31 (Friday)
- July 3 (Friday) to July 26 (Sunday)
- オニクリシフォン880円
- オニクリシフォン・アイスティーセット1,320円
- Mango shaved ice and canelé set: 2,200 yen
- Strawberry milk shaved ice and canelé set: 2,100 yen
- Matcha shaved ice and canelé set: 1,990 yen
- Kiwi shaved ice and canelé set: 1,880 yen
- Ultimate lemon and canelé set: 1,880 yen
- Fresh canelé: 380 yen

## ファーウェイ・ジャパン begins providing smartwatches to 國學院大學陸上競技部 and supporting its promotional activities! Technology to support the team’s quest to win all 3 major university ekiden races

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000627.000024671.html
- anchor: #n1296749
- Companies mentioned: ファーウェイ・ジャパン、華為技術日本株式会社、國學院大學陸上競技部、HUAWEI、dsm-firmenich、ディーエスエム・フィルメニッヒ、Eliud Kipchoge、エリウド・キプチョゲ

Facts:
- 9.5 million wrist-worn devices worldwide
- 20.2% share of the global market
- “HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Pro” suggested retail price including tax: White and black (fluoroelastomer band) … 39,380 yen
- “HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5” suggested retail price including tax: Black, white, purple and green (fluoroelastomer band) … 27,280 yen
- “HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner 2” suggested retail price including tax: Orange, blue and black (includes AirDry woven band and fluoroelastomer band) … 54,780 yen

## Make special summer vacation memories with a “Junior Bartender Experience” led by hotel bartenders

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000673.000083761.html
- anchor: #n1296748
- Companies mentioned: 京都センチュリーホテル、京阪ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社

Facts:
- Period: Saturdays and Sundays only, August 1–30, 2026
- Period: Saturdays and Sundays only, August 1–30, 2026, for a total of 10 days
- 【時間】13:00～14:00終了予定
- Capacity: 4 children per day
- 【参加費】3,500円 / 1組(お子さま1名さまと大人1名さま)
- 同伴者の人数追加がある場合は、1名さまにつき1,500円(マンゴータルト、ドリンク)の追加料金を申し受けます。
- Eligible ages: 5–12 years old
- Contact: TEL 075-351-0085 (Restaurant General Reception, 10:00–

## Survey results on awareness of heat countermeasures

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000686.000009202.html
- anchor: #n1296747
- Companies mentioned: ミズノ

Facts:
- June: 31.2%
- 5月が26.1％
- July: 18.6%
- 16.0% also said they “are not particularly conscious of it”
- 86.3% believe clothing is important
- 32.3% said they had “purchased” functional clothing
- “Use air conditioners and electric fans”: 62.5%
- “Stay hydrated regularly”: 56.6%
- “Choose cool clothing”: 51.9%
- “Use a parasol or hat”: 40.8%
- Valid responses: 1,000

## [静岡県 150th Anniversary] Launch of the 150 (Ikō) ▶ Toward the Future Giveaway Campaign (First Round)

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000740.000079445.html
- anchor: #n1296746
- Companies mentioned: 静岡県、イオンリテール、天神屋、セブン－イレブン、春華堂

Facts:
- 静岡県誕生150周年
- 20 people per session (160 people total)
- Approximately 300,000 copies planned for distribution

## 《PEACH JOHN ROOM》Launches the 2nd installment of its hugely popular puppy-themed loungewear collection! New motifs feature miniature dachshunds and Pomeranians

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000793.000009170.html
- anchor: #n1296745
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ピーチ・ジョン、PEACH JOHN ROOM

Facts:
- Price: 4,480 yen (base price: 4,073 yen)
- Price: 7,980 yen (base price: 7,255 yen)
- Price: 4,680 yen (base price: 4,255 yen)

## Give the gift of style. A new summer-gift standard: サンジョルディフラワーズ ザ・デコレーター

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000805.000010391.html
- anchor: #n1296744
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ、サンジョルディフラワーズ ザ・デコレーター、ワインアット、BIOGRO、サラ・ジェシカ・パーカー、エドワード7世

Facts:
- Poter Box L - Contrast - White Wine ¥16,280
- Poter Box S - Contrast - Champagne ¥10,450
- Poter Box S - Contrast - (flowers only) ¥6,600
- Employees: 1,154 (as of May 1, 2026)

## A free, web-based service requiring no BIM streamlines complex energy-efficiency calculations for multifamily housing and supports design professionals: Energy-Efficiency Review WEB Service (Multifamily Housing Edition)

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000810.000006735.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143132-en.html
- anchor: #n1296743
- Companies mentioned: YKK AP株式会社、one building

Facts:
- Mandatory compliance with energy-efficiency standards, effective April 2025
- Released in October 2025
- Higher standards for medium-sized non-residential buildings, effective April 2026

## Half-price course! 3rd opening anniversary promotion! Until July 15, enjoy the signature shrimp-rich “gout hot pot shabu-shabu” course for an astonishing 2,500 yen per person (tax included)! [酒と肴 蔵のや 新橋店]

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000886.000014510.html
- anchor: #n1296742
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Globridge、蔵のや 新橋店

Facts:
- ¥2,500 per person (tax included)
- Regular price: 5,000 yen per person (tax included)
- Monday, June 1, 2026
- Wednesday, July 15, 2026

## FDA Upcycling Project, 8th installment: Developing products using acrylic partitions slated for disposal

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000916.000046341.html
- anchor: #n1296741
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フジドリームエアラインズ、株式会社大輝

Facts:
- From Friday, July 3, 2026
- Price: 600 yen (including tax)
- Quantity: 100 items total
- 10 of each color (150 total)

## 【 株式会社eiicon 】Publishes a white paper compiling practical insights on KPI design to drive CVC results: “CVC Evolution 2026 Vol.02 — A Prescription for Strategic Returns: KPI Design and Practical Insights”

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000931.000037194.html
- anchor: #n1296740
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社eiicon、Spiral Innovation Partners、株式会社XSprout、セイノーホールディングス株式会社、KDDI株式会社、森ビル株式会社、eiicon Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

Facts:
- The cumulative number of registered companies has topped 39,000
- Valid responses: 119

## 『カルピスと特製レモネード』7月14日期間限定発売

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001046.000039153.html
- anchor: #n1296739
- Companies mentioned: アサヒ飲料株式会社、カルピス

Facts:
- 500 ml PET bottle
- Suggested retail price: ¥200 (before tax)
- 1% fruit juice
- Release date: July 14

## 【Post-Event Report】Sharing “invisible pain” to promote a workplace where everyone can work comfortably: A once-sensitive topic leads to natural dialogue at Sunshine City Group’s “Menstrual Pain Experience Training”

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001128.000020364.html
- anchor: #n1296738
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンシャインシティ、株式会社サンシャインエンタプライズ、株式会社サンシャインシティ・ビルマネジメント、株式会社リンケージ

Facts:
- A total of 25 people participated from the 3 Sunshine City Group companies: 株式会社サンシャインシティ, 株式会社サンシャインエンタプライズ, and 株式会社サンシャインシティ・ビルマネジメント.
- Sunshine City welcomes more than 30 million customers a year.

## Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Hokkaido Shinkansen and the 15th anniversary of the full opening of the Tohoku Shinkansen! NewDays “Hokkaido Fair 2026” features Aomori this year, too!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001129.000082978.html
- anchor: #n1296737
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション、JR北海道、北海道旅客鉄道株式会社、株式会社セコマ、五島軒、美鈴珈琲、㈱デンソーウェーブ、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、株式会社パスモ

Facts:
- 10th anniversary of the Hokkaido Shinkansen opening
- 15th anniversary of the full opening of the Tohoku Shinkansen
- Approximately 220 products will be available
- Spend at least 700 yen (tax included)
- 2026年7月7日（火）～7月27日（月）
- 32 products will be available at this Hokkaido Fair

## JR Tokyo Station’s GRANSTA TOKYO announces the TOP 10 best-selling Tokyo Station-exclusive bento boxes of 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001148.000082978.html
- anchor: #n1296736
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション、オーベルジーヌ、神戸コロッケ、浅草今半、伊達の牛たん本舗、豆狸、駅弁つばめグリル、築地カイセンノドン、つきじ喜代村、和牛の壱丁田、てとて

Facts:
- 1,766 yen
- 1,512 yen
- 2,230 yen
- 1,001 yen
- ¥2,030
- 1,860 yen
- 1,500 yen
- 1,620 yen
- 1,544 yen

## 博報堂生活総合研究所 写真調査サイト『生活図鑑』第七弾となる「買い物」カテゴリーを公開

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001190.000008062.html
- anchor: #n1296735
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社博報堂、博報堂生活総合研究所

Facts:
- Contributions from 408 people
- 1,302 photos
- A total of 8,428 photos

## Miyazaki Airport Line 30th Anniversary Ceremony

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001269.000037933.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3142360-en.html
- anchor: #n1296734
- Companies mentioned: 九州旅客鉄道株式会社、宮崎空港ビル株式会社

Facts:
- 30th anniversary
- Marking 30 years since opening on July 18, 2026
- Anniversary ceremony to be held on Monday, July 20 (national holiday)
- 11：00頃～11：40頃
- Departs at 11:17
- Arrives at 11:24
- Departs at 11:36
- Arrives at 11:42
- Arrives at 11:48

## Goldwin Shinsaibashi, its 2nd store in Kansai, opens on Friday, July 31, at Shinsaibashi PARCO, a popular destination for visitors from across Japan and abroad

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001277.000007414.html
- anchor: #n1296733
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゴールドウイン、Goldwin、Bioworks株式会社、株式会社ゴールドウインベンチャーパートナーズ、村田機械株式会社

Facts:
- Store area: approximately 59.8 tsubo
- Price: 11,000 yen (tax included)
- Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)

## Demonstration begins of a locally circular agricultural ecosystem that achieves “water circulation × carbon circulation” using recycled water purified from wastewater at Maipari, a tropical fruit farm on Miyako Island

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001340.000010686.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143141-en.html
- anchor: #n1296732
- Companies mentioned: 東急株式会社、Green Carbon株式会社、東京農工大学

## For children aged 0–18 only! JRE BANK account-opening campaign for children

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001462.000017557.html
- anchor: #n1296731
- Companies mentioned: 東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、㈱ビューカード、楽天銀行株式会社、JR東日本トレインシミュレータ、JEXER KIDS、タクステ、ベビカル

Facts:
- 口座開設申込期間：2026年7月2日（木）～8月31日（月）
- Eligibility assessment date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Benefits to be awarded at the end of November 2026 (planned)
- For example, if you apply for 3 items—the JRE BANK discount voucher, タクステ, and the Shinkansen B-type stroller—you will need an ordinary deposit balance of at least 315,000 yen at the end of September 30, 2026, to receive all the benefits, as shown in Pattern 1.
- If your ordinary deposit balance is 200,000 yen, you will receive benefits only up to タクステ and the JRE BANK discount voucher, as shown in Pattern 2.

## As of the end of June, the unofficial job offer rate stands at 82.3%. The rate is 79.4% for humanities students and 88.3% for science students, with both groups showing sluggish growth. More than 40% of humanities students are still job hunting [Survey of the Class of 27]

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001541.000013485.html
- anchor: #n1296730
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社学情

Facts:
- Unofficial job offer rate: 82.3%
- Humanities: 79.4%
- Science: 88.3%
- 21.3% for science students
- 2.8 million members
- 600,000 members

## Travel trends for summer vacation 2026 (July 15–August 31)

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001582.000031978.html
- anchor: #n1296729
- Companies mentioned: JTB

Facts:
- Total travelers: 71.17 million (95.4% of the previous year's level)
- Total travel spending: 4.0474 trillion yen (98.3% of the previous year's level)
- For domestic travel, the number of travelers is 69 million (95.6% of the previous year's level)
- Average planned travel expenditure: 48,500 yen (103.2% of the previous year's level)
- Travel spending: 3.3465 trillion yen (98.6% of the previous year's level)
- For overseas travel, the number of travelers is 2.17 million (91.2% of the previous year's level)
- Average planned travel expenditure: 323,000 yen (106.3% of the previous year's level)
- Travel spending: 700.9 billion yen (96.9% of the previous year's level)

## The most non-negotiable condition when looking for part-time or temporary work is “work location and ease of commute,” cited by 62.0%. Meanwhile, 28.7% said they could compromise on pay.

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001691.000002663.html
- anchor: #n1296728
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイデム、イーアイデム

Facts:
- “Working hours and number of days”: 54.9%
- “Job duties” 27.4%
- “Employment type” 25.3%
- “Work location and ease of commuting” 48.6%
- “Wages and salary” 37.1%
- “Workplace environment” 28.6%
- “Wages and salary,” “employment type” and “job duties” each 34.3%
- “Because it is easy to commute from home” 53.2%
- “Because I can choose my preferred working hours and days” 45.6%
- “Because the job duties are what I want” 35.4%
- “Because I would be able to put my skills and experience to use” 48.6%

## The first installment of the “Kataage Potato Supporters Club” 10th anniversary project! “Kataage Potato Grilled Corn Flavor” arrives in a Katsushika Hokusai package selected by fans, “connected by two”

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001876.000030525.html
- anchor: #n1296727
- Companies mentioned: カルビー株式会社、すみだ北斎美術館

Facts:
- Net weight: 60g
- Price: Open price (estimated price: around 190 yen, tax included)
- On sale for a limited time at convenience stores nationwide, starting July 13, 2026 (Monday).
- The club has about 6万人 members (as of May 2026)

## 【都ホテル 尼崎】「ささはら菜園の完熟いちごのかき氷」を味わうステイプラン あまがさきで、都市農業にふれる旅

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002285.000023303.html
- anchor: #n1296726
- Companies mentioned: 都ホテル 尼崎、ささはら菜園

Facts:
- Twin room: from 33,000 yen, 1 night for 2 guests with breakfast
- Late checkout: 13:00

## 劇団TipTap 20周年記念公演・第二弾！とびっきりくだらないB級ホラーミュージカル『ミュージカル嫌いの男』開幕！

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003437.000012949.html
- anchor: #n1296725
- Companies mentioned: 劇団TipTap、StarKid Productions、Cue Company、TipTap、キョードーメディアス

Facts:
- 劇団TipTap20周年記念公演
- Ticket price: ¥11,000

## Beat the sweltering heat in cool, relaxing style. Enjoy a special summer vacation at ホテルニューオータニ!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003783.000014571.html
- anchor: #n1296724
- Companies mentioned: ホテルニューオータニ、エクスペディア

Facts:
- Searches for Tokyo increased 48% compared with last year
- The “GARDEN POOL,” spanning about 1万坪
- A ¥10,000 voucher for use at the hotel
- Visitors can use the facilities for ¥1,500

## Renovations are underway at 心斎橋PARCO, covering about 50 units and approximately 2,000坪! 8 stores, including Goldwin Shinsaibashi and Disney Store SHINSAIBASHI PARCO, are OPEN!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003951.000003639.html
- anchor: #n1296723
- Companies mentioned: 心斎橋PARCO、Goldwin Shinsaibashi、Disney Store SHINSAIBASHI PARCO、Ami Paris、MM6 Maison Margiela、STONE ISLAND、Topologie、TOKYO BASE、Vans Store Shinsaibashi PARCO、CONZ

Facts:
- About 50 spaces
- About 2,000 tsubo
- Approximately 1,414㎡
- More than 40 stores nationwide

## [PUMA meets リコリス・リコイル] Sneakers inspired by リコリス・リコイル are here! A POP UP will also be held at 錦糸町マルイ

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004139.000003860.html
- anchor: #n1296722
- Companies mentioned: PUMA、リコリス・リコイル、株式会社丸井、マルイ、マルイウェブチャネル

Facts:
- Price: 15,400 yen each (tax included)
- Sizes: 22.0–30.0cm (in 0.5cm increments)
- Spend 3,000 yen or more (tax included)

## Launch of a backpack with a cooling fan to keep your back cool

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006039.000011495.html
- anchor: #n1296721
- Companies mentioned: サンワサプライ株式会社、サンワダイレクト

Facts:
- Retail price: 19,800 yen (excluding tax)
- Approximately 25L capacity
- Fits laptops and tablets up to 13.3 inches

## [JAF Tokyo] Annual poster contest for elementary school students in Tokyo to be held. Let’s all call for “accident prevention” during summer vacation!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007267.000010088.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3142598-en.html
- anchor: #n1296720
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人 日本自動車連盟、JAF東京支部、（一財）関東陸運振興センター、（一社）東京都トラック協会、（一社）日本自動車販売協会連合会 東京都支部、（一社）東京都自動車整備振興会、（一社）東京バス協会、（一財）日本自動車査定協会 東京都支所、（一社）東京ハイヤー・タクシー協会、東京ハイヤー・タクシー交通共済協同組合、東京都軽自動車協会、東京都個人タクシー協同組合、東京都自動車会議所、（一社）三多摩自動車協会、日個連東京都営業協同組合、（一社）東京都レンタカー協会、イオンモールキッズドリーム合同会社

Facts:
- 231 entries were received, about 3 times the number submitted for the first contest
- This year, the number of sponsoring organizations also increased by 3 to 14
- 13 winners: Book cards (amount varies by award), 1 original JAF Tomica, and an admission voucher for the career-experience theme park “Kandu Makuhari (inside AEON MALL Makuhari New City)”

## A bromide photo set with a commemorative photo stand from the feature film “Detective Conan: The Fallen Angel of the Highway” is now available for preorder as a made-to-order product!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008580.000016756.html
- anchor: #n1296719
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ムービック、アニメイト、名探偵コナン製作委員会

Facts:
- 6,050 yen (tax included)
- June 24–July 8, 2026
- Expected around August 28, 2026

## [Garupa] New Garupa updates announced on “BanG Dream! TV LIVE 2026” Episode 320, including a campaign celebrating the broadcast of the TV anime “BanG Dream! ゆめ∞みた” and DreamFes information!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009602.000014827.html
- anchor: #n1296718
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブシロード、Elements Garden

Facts:
- 30 free pulls during the initial broadcast period
- Thereafter, you can make 10 free gacha pulls every week
- 500 during the initial broadcast period
- Thereafter, we will give away 250 every week
- You can earn up to 3,000 Stars
- With up to 71 days of logging in
- You can receive up to 3,550 Stars
- For every 10 cumulative login days, you can receive 1 ★5 Miracle Ticket (up to 5 tickets during the campaign)
- Domestic user base surpasses 16 million

## 【起業に関心のある会社員1,007名に調査】起業動機1位は「裁量のある働き方」への憧れ？AI普及でも「行動の壁」は高いまま！

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:57:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000151822.html
- anchor: #n1296660
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社事業家集団、PRIZMA、サクリサ

Facts:
- Wanting to decide for myself when and where I work, and when I take days off
- Fear of the financial risks of failure (debt or losing a stable income)
- Gathering information has become easier, but the hurdles to taking action remain high
- “Friends, acquaintances and senior colleagues” who have already started a business or gone independent
- How quickly they respond to questions and how courteous their service is
- There is only “surface-level information,” such as work history and qualifications, making it impossible to judge compatibility
- “A waste of money”—not receiving advice or support worth the fee paid
- Their approach to management and risk
- Decreased somewhat

## Advance sales begin for 2 major summer Mangeki events! Team assignments, schedules and official merchandise information for “Mangeki Cup 2026” unveiled all at once!

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:56:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005151.000029501.html
- anchor: #n1296661
- Companies mentioned: よしもと漫才劇場、森ノ宮よしもと漫才劇場、渋谷よしもと漫才劇場、神保町よしもと漫才劇場、FANY

Facts:
- To be held on July 25, 2026 (Saturday) at よしもと漫才劇場 and 森ノ宮よしもと漫才劇場 in Osaka
- A special event on August 13 (Thursday) and 14 (Friday), 2026, bringing together 4 theaters from eastern and western Japan: 渋谷よしもと漫才劇場, 神保町よしもと漫才劇場, よしもと漫才劇場 in Osaka, and 森ノ宮よしもと漫才劇場
- チケット先行受付を7月1日（水）9:00より開始
- ■ Price: 3,500 yen each (tax included)
- ■ Price: 1,100 yen each (tax included)
- ■ Price: 800 yen each (tax included)
- Crowdfunding presale price: 4,500 yen each (tax included)
- ・All-session pass (includes T-shirt): 13,000 yen
- ・Part 1 (includes T-shirt): 8,000 yen; Part 1 only: 5,000 yen
- ・Part 1 (includes T-shirt): 7,000 yen

## Hino Citizens’ University: “How to Enjoy 多摩動物公園 2026”

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:56:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000286.000126851.html
- anchor: #n1296662
- Companies mentioned: 日野市役所、多摩動物公園

Facts:
- August 1, 令和8年 (Saturday), 2 p.m.–3 p.m.
- From 9 a.m. on Friday, July 3
- 042-581-7580

## 日本の伝統文化の魅力を親子で楽しむ淡路人形座×日本むかしばなしの夏休みイベント第3弾！親子劇場「きんたろう」上演決定！

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:51:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000026388.html
- anchor: #n1296663
- Companies mentioned: 淡路人形座、株式会社うずのくに南あわじ

Facts:
- Visitors: 4,542 people
- 2024 season's first production, Momotaro: 2,680 people
- Adults: 1,800 yen
- Middle and high school students: 1,300 yen
- Elementary school students: 1,000 yen

## Apparel brand CLOUDY moves toward becoming a globally recognized sustainable business. Its operator, 株式会社DOYA, obtains the international B Corp™ certification

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:50:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000074419.html
- anchor: #n1296664
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DOYA、CLOUDY、B Lab™、三菱鉛筆株式会社、特定非営利活動法人CLOUDY、NHK WORLD

Facts:
- About 80 companies in Japan have received the certification
- In more than 100 countries worldwide
- More than 10,000 companies
- Created jobs for a total of more than 700 local workers
- Construction is underway on what will be its 8th public school

## Limited-time offer: A coconut milk soft-serve ice cream developed by a specialty shop with more than 20 years of experience with coconuts

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000175180.html
- anchor: #n1296666
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ココウェル、sari sari store、Straits Research

Facts:
- The market is expected to reach about $4.1 billion in 2026
- It is forecast to reach about $14.9 billion in 2034
- The market is expected to see strong growth, with an annual average growth rate of about 17%
- Price: ¥540 (tax included)
- ¥500 (before tax)

## 【品川区・7月】使わないスーツケース・キャリーケース・出張グッズをまとめて回収｜品川区 スーツケース 処分にも対応、最大1,000円割引｜不用品回収のまるっと本舗

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000314.000163141.html
- anchor: #n1296665
- Companies mentioned: SYSTR株式会社、まるっと本舗

Facts:
- Cardboard box package: from ¥3,000
- Mini-truck package: from ¥8,000
- 1.5t truck package: from ¥15,000

## The Maze-koze Ichiza performance brings its 10th year to a beautiful close! Now more than ever, its theme is peace and love! A live stream and accessibility services are also in the works

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:48:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000106264.html
- anchor: #n1296667
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人Get in touch、渋谷区、EDOCCO STUDIO、LINE CUBE SHIBUYA

Facts:
- The total expenses for this performance are about ¥14 million
- Capacity: 250 people at the venue
- General admission: ¥7,500 (¥8,000 on the day)
- High school students and younger: ¥5,000 (¥5,000 on the day)
- Mame Yamada, who is 114 cm tall and 81 years old

## Selected as a constituent of the MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:48:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000140.000140940.html
- anchor: #n1296668
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アマダ、MSCI、年金積立金管理運用独立行政法人（GPIF）

Facts:
- The Medium-Term Management Plan 2030, launched in fiscal 2026

## Moving from a scramble for polished, high-potential candidates to recruiting by nurturing talent and making connections. Piece In begins full-scale provision of Piece Axis Campus, a student-assessment-based long-term internship and new-graduate recruitment support service

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:48:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000175501.html
- anchor: #n1296669
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Piece In、Piece Axis Campus、Piece Axis

Facts:
- More than 2,900 people in total
- About 80%

## The Ryogoku Yokai Summer Festival 2026 will be held at ‐両国‐ 江戸NOREN on Sunday, July 12, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:47:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000594.000015279.html
- anchor: #n1296670
- Companies mentioned: ‐両国‐ 江戸NOREN、一般社団法人墨田区観光協会、アトリエ創藝館、株式会社SUMOLAND、東京パフ株式会社、BBQDAYS 両国、浅草右近屋、かねまつ珈琲、NPO法人日本わくわくキッズ実行委員会、ル・アンジェ両国保育園

Facts:
- First 100 attendees

## First-ever Amazon Prime Day participation: Popular products from 株式会社メイカーズ, including the semi-solid SOLIDZ mobile battery and digital electric screwdriver, are up to 35% off

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:42:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000159777.html
- anchor: #n1296627
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メイカーズ、キーエンス

Facts:
- Up to about 35% off
- Sale price, tax included: ¥3,990
- Sale price, tax included: ¥5,190
- Sale price, tax included: ¥6,910

## Shizuoka City to hold parent-child clothing-in-water swimming class led by Barcelona Olympics gold medalist Kyoko Iwasaki on July 26 to help prevent water accidents during summer vacation

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:42:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000142399.html
- anchor: #n1296628
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユアーズ静岡、YSフィットネスクラブ呉服町

Facts:
- 1992 Barcelona Olympics
- Women's 200-meter breaststroke
- 30 people per session
- 1名：1,000円(税込)

## The Mid-Career Employment Support Project launches to connect companies struggling with labor shortages and middle-aged job seekers

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:41:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000104365.html
- anchor: #n1296629
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タスクールPlus、長野労働局

Facts:
- Ages 35–59
- 12 venues under the jurisdiction of Hello Work offices in Nagano Prefecture

## AIRoA selected as a project participant in GENIAC (1), a national project run by 経済産業省 and NEDO, to build a data ecosystem that continuously expands the collection and use of robot operation data in real homes

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000158322.html
- anchor: #n1296633
- Companies mentioned: AIRoA、経済産業省、NEDO、Toyota Woven City

Facts:
- 35 households, including households in Toyota Woven City (トヨタ・ウーブン・シティ)
- About 7,000 hours of robot operation data
- Implementation period: September 2026 to August 2027

## ナショナル麻布's popular mesh bag becomes a regular item! New white color launches Sunday, July 12

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000166329.html
- anchor: #n1296632
- Companies mentioned: ナショナル麻布株式会社、ナショナル麻布

Facts:
- ¥2,600 (tax included)
- Width: 44 cm
- Height: 32.5 cm
- Depth: 13 cm

## ANAクラウンプラザホテルグランコート名古屋: Hokkaido Fair feature

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000176.000053713.html
- anchor: #n1296631
- Companies mentioned: ANAクラウンプラザホテルグランコート名古屋、クラウンプラザ®ホテルズ&リゾーツ、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

Facts:
- From Wednesday, July 1
- Monday, August 31
- Through lunch on September 16
- Lunch: ¥6,500
- Dinner: ¥15,000
- Dinner: ¥12,000
- Lunch: ¥7,000
- Dinner: ¥13,000
- Weekday lunch (Monday–Friday): ¥5,300
- Weekends and holidays: ¥5,800
- Weekday dinner (Monday–Thursday): ¥6,300
- Friday, weekends and holidays: ¥6,800
- Lunch: ¥6,800

## Enjoy summer flavors in the Hiruzen Highlands: 休暇村蒜山高原 will begin selling a plan with a blueberry-picking experience on July 4. Dinner includes all-you-can-eat Hiruzen Jersey beef steak and cheese fondue!

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000776.000085653.html
- anchor: #n1296630
- Companies mentioned: 休暇村蒜山高原、蒜山高原カルチベート観光ブルーベリー園、休暇村

Facts:
- 蒜山高原カルチベート観光ブルーベリー園, about 15 minutes by car from 休暇村蒜山高原
- Price: from ¥18,000 (tax included) for one night with two meals
- Period: Saturday, July 4 to Monday, August 31, 2026

## FC刈谷 launches its 2026 circuit soccer class, First Touch

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:39:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000309.000100746.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143135-en.html
- anchor: #n1296634
- Companies mentioned: FC刈谷、三河ベイフットボールクラブ株式会社

Facts:
- 21 public kindergartens and nursery schools in Kariya City

## loofen, the No. 1-selling food waste processor, launches a commercial on テレビ東京's Sunday Cooking with Yuka

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:39:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000075153.html
- anchor: #n1296635
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ALPACA、テレビ東京、日本マーケティングリサーチ機構

Facts:
- 家庭ゴミの3〜4割は生ゴミが占めています。
- Reduces weight by about 77%.

## Active Tottori fisherman 弁慶丸 to launch direct delivery of semi-fresh dried fish in July 2026

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:38:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000081902.html
- anchor: #n1296636
- Companies mentioned: 弁慶丸、田手商店、水産庁

Facts:
- The 弁慶丸 Fresh Catch Direct Delivery service has sold a total of 94,915 sets
- Limited to 30 sets per week
- Up 1.33°C over about the past 100 years
- 40.2 kg in fiscal 2001
- 21.4 kg in fiscal 2023
- 漁業就業者数は過去20年間で11万7千人減少
- The average age is 57.1
- 5,980 yen
- 7,980 yen
- 10,980 yen
- Regular-order customers total around 1,170 households

## UZULAB to hold a Tanabata parent-child gathering in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:37:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000178.000125115.html
- anchor: #n1296637
- Companies mentioned: UZULAB、うずコワーク

Facts:
- Adults: ¥500 / High school students and younger: free

## 【徳島県鳴門市】2026鳴門市ハマボウ・ヒマワリまつり 開催

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:35:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000182.000125115.html
- anchor: #n1296638
- Companies mentioned: 徳島県、鳴門市、徳島県鳴門市

Facts:
- From Sunday, July 5 through Sunday, the 26th
- Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m. to noon
- July 18 (Sat.), 9:30–11 a.m.

## 出光興産, T2 and Isuzu partner to promote next-generation biodiesel fuel in truck transport toward carbon neutrality

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:34:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000671.000023740.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3171229-en.html
- anchor: #n1296639
- Companies mentioned: 出光興産、T2、いすゞ自動車

Facts:
- The approximately 500-kilometer expressway between Kanto and Kansai
- Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050

## [Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture] Advance tickets for paid seating at the 令和 8 Naruto Awa Odori now on sale

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:33:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000183.000125115.html
- anchor: #n1296640
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人 鳴門市うずしお観光協会、セブンイレブン、ファミリーマート、チケットぴあ、ローソン、ミニストップ

Facts:
- Advance tickets: 900 yen
- 1,200 yen on the day
- A seating area approximately 80 meters long will be installed

## 35th anniversary celebration: ヨコハマ グランド インターコンチネンタル ホテル offers special restaurant menus as a token of appreciation

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:32:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000141.000015522.html
- anchor: #n1296641
- Companies mentioned: ヨコハマ グランド インターコンチネンタル ホテル、インターコンチネンタル®ホテルズ&リゾーツ、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ

Facts:
- 35th anniversary
- The hotel’s top floor, the 31st floor
- Approximately 250g of whole braised shark fin
- Limited to 35 servings
- 3,500 yen
- 35,000 yen
- 594 guest rooms
- More than 70 countries worldwide
- 242 properties
- 77,027 rooms
- More than 100 countries worldwide
- More than 7,000 establishments
- Over 1 million
- More than 2,300 establishments
- 400,000 employees

## Account linking between LINE, with 100 million monthly users in Japan, and PayPay, with 74 million registered users, to begin in summer 2026

- Published: 2026-07-02T13:32:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001748.000129774.html
- anchor: #n1296642
- Companies mentioned: LINE、PayPay、LINEヤフー株式会社、PayPay株式会社、Yahoo! JAPAN、キャッシュレス推進協議会

Facts:
- 98% share of money transfers made through smartphone payments