# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-02 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 1 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.

## From Itoshima! [The fermentation magic that overturns conventional wisdom] The elusive mukuna bean, “difficult to distribute through regular channels due to the risk of side effects,” is transformed by fermentation technology into “delicious, nutrient-rich medicinal miso”!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:44:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000127300.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143411-en.html
- anchor: #n1296864
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AKETENO、日本調理科学会

Facts:
- Cultivated area under the Daichi no Mukuna brand surpasses 2 hectares
- Achieve annual sales of 100 tons of “Daichi no Mukuna Itoshima Soybean Medicinal Miso” in 2030

## First store in the Ikebukuro area! “茅乃舎 Tobu Ikebukuro Store” opens at 東武百貨店 Ikebukuro Store, directly connected to the station, on Friday, July 31, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:43:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000272.000079541.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143366-en.html
- anchor: #n1296865
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社久原本家、久原本家グループ、茅乃舎、東武百貨店

Facts:
- On Friday, July 31, 2026, we will open the first 茅乃舎 store in the Ikebukuro area, “茅乃舎 Tobu Ikebukuro Store,” on the 1st basement floor of the Plaza Building at 東武百貨店 Ikebukuro Store, directly connected to Ikebukuro Station.
- • Limited quantity: limited to 300 units ※While supplies last
- • Price: 766 yen (tax included)

## 6th Fukui Prefecture Elementary School Programming Contest 2026

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:41:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000100124.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143321-en.html
- anchor: #n1296866
- Companies mentioned: 日刊県民福井、福井県教育委員会、福井コンピュータホールディングス、三谷文化振興財団

Facts:
- A 500-yen book card will be presented as a participation prize
- Application deadline: September 30
- Announcement: Winners will be notified by the end of November and announced in print

## 『美味の源流』 by 株式会社藤屋 President and CEO 藤木守 published

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:41:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000169235.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143393-en.html
- anchor: #n1296867
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社藤屋、株式会社日本食糧新聞社、中國料理 跳龍門

Facts:
- 3,000 yen or more, tax included
- List price: 1,650 yen
- Capital: 80 million yen

## Applications now open for the “Business Recruitment Activity Support Subsidy”! ★Support for developing recruitment strategies, producing information-outreach materials, and more!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:40:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000659.000100825.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143358-en.html
- anchor: #n1296868
- Companies mentioned: 徳島県、徳島県魅力ある職場づくり事務局

Facts:
- Up to 500,000 yen
- Subsidy rate: Up to 1/2 of eligible expenses

## How AI is transforming customer service—Zoom to host “Zoom CX Summit Tokyo,” an event focused on customer experience

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:39:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000140.000046792.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143379-en.html
- anchor: #n1296869
- Companies mentioned: ZVC JAPAN 株式会社、Zoom、Zoom Communications, Inc.、横浜DeNAベイスターズ、株式会社エスプール、Renxa株式会社、UCC、第一三共ヘルスケアダイレクト、グローバルトラストネットワークス、NTTドコモビジネス、NECネッツエスアイ、株式会社ベルシステム24

Facts:
- Zoom’s 15th anniversary
- July 7, 2026

## 【新店情報】『肉汁製作所 餃子のかっちゃん 静岡両替町店』が7月18日(土)にオープン！生ビールと人気アルコールが1杯1円のキャンペーンを開催!!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:38:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000176111.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143382-en.html
- anchor: #n1296870
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社double、肉汁製作所 餃子のかっちゃん 静岡両替町店、餃子のかっちゃん

Facts:
- 生ビール/ハイボール/レモンサワーが１杯１円
- All day for 5 days, from July 18 (Sat.) to July 22 (Wed.)
- Free invitations for a limited 10 groups

## From snacks to late-night treats. 3 varieties of share-worthy okoshi rice crackers now on sale in limited quantities on Makuake.

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:37:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000158213.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143361-en.html
- anchor: #n1296871
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Smile and Jasmine、Makuake、Fruits Square

Facts:
- From July 2, 2026
- From July 2 (Thu.) to November 16 (Mon.), 2026
- 50 g each

## “Brown Dust 2” launches a new story!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:36:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001856.000010988.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143342-en.html
- anchor: #n1296872
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEOWIZ、GAMFS N inc.

Facts:
- A new story unfolds today, Thursday, July 2, 2026
- The story picks up after the existing story (all 20 cassettes)

## Releasing “Student Coaching Training” to encourage students to take initiative. Learn dialogue techniques based on the GROW model: Reskill employee training

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:35:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000158.000112991.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143414-en.html
- anchor: #n1296873
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リスキル

## Makuakeで3,995%を達成した大ヒット商品！夏の車内の“背中・お尻の蒸れ”を解消する「SPEEDER フルカバーファンシート 爽快」が楽天市場・Yahoo!ショッピングで一般販売を本格開始！

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:32:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000355.000068824.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143373-en.html
- anchor: #n1296874
- Companies mentioned: 三金商事株式会社、MITSUKIN SHOJI Co., Ltd.、Makuake、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、SPEEDER

Facts:
- 3,995%
- Total support purchases: 11,986,215 yen
- 1,695 supporters
- Approximately 46 dB on average

## Four perks, including unlimited use of eligible stickers and album benefits, make LINE even more fun. LYP Premium will introduce an affordable new plan for 290 yen per month from July onward!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:30:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001749.000129774.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143385-en.html
- anchor: #n1296875
- Companies mentioned: LINEヤフー株式会社、LINE、Yahoo!ショッピング、PayPay、Netflix、ソフトバンク、ワイモバイル

Facts:
- 290 yen per month
- More than 100 million monthly users in Japan
- Back up chat history up to 100 GB

## Bringing fan community management to more companies and organizations. Official release of “IKURA AI System,” a cloud platform for community development

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:30:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000199.000023406.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143401-en.html
- anchor: #n1296876
- Companies mentioned: クオン株式会社、TOKYO PRIME、千葉テレビ

Facts:
- 37,500 yen per month (before tax)
- Cumulative sales of approximately 13.3 billion yen over a quarter-century
- More than 300 companies and organizations to date

## [LINE] New feature “Agent i in chat” planned for release in 2026, letting users call the AI agent “Agent i” in LINE chat rooms to understand conversational context and help with questions and tasks

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:30:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001754.000129774.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143333-en.html
- anchor: #n1296877
- Companies mentioned: LINEヤフー株式会社、LINE、Yahoo! JAPAN、OpenAI

Facts:
- After the release of LINE version 26.9.0
- LINE app version 26.6.0 or later
- Unavailable for messages exceeding 300 characters
- Please refrain from using this service if you are under 13

## [Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture] History lecture by 小和田哲男 to be held in 高山市

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:30:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000380.000124925.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143299-en.html
- anchor: #n1296878
- Companies mentioned: 高山市、静岡大学、公益財団法人日本城郭協会、岐阜関ケ原古戦場記念館

Facts:
- 440 years of domain rule
- 開場：13時00分
- Event begins: 13:30
- 〒506-8555

## Safie Fieldworks, a specialist subsidiary for construction and maintenance, launches full-scale operations

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:30:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000361.000017641.html
- anchor: #n1296879
- Companies mentioned: セーフィー株式会社、セーフィーフィールドワークス株式会社、株式会社Laska

Facts:
- Share based on the number of registered cameras by engine type
- 株式会社Laska joins the group

## The 10-ha colorful flower field “YATZ GARDEN (Yattsu Garden)” opens in Yatsugatake on July 3 (free admission) [A cool summer retreat 8 degrees cooler than Tokyo]

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000161075.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143390-en.html
- anchor: #n1296888
- Companies mentioned: 八ヶ岳農業大学校、公益財団法人農村更生協会

Facts:
- Total area: 267 hectares
- About 8°C cooler than Tokyo

## [America’s 250th anniversary] CNNj to air a special program celebrating U.S. Independence Day!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000032185.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143345-en.html
- anchor: #n1296887
- Companies mentioned: CNNj、株式会社日本ケーブルテレビジョン、株式会社ギフティ、KDDI株式会社、Cable News Network、Warner Bros. Discovery Company

Facts:
- The United States marks the historic milestone of its 250th anniversary
- Receive 2,500 yen in “Eraberu Pay®️”
- Delivered to more than 6.74 million households, hotels, government agencies, and businesses across Japan via cable TV and Sky PerfecTV, among other services

## ◢◤For self-understanding and talent development in the AI era: the [Certified Enneagram Psychological Coach Training Course (Basic)], combining positive psychology and personality psychology, will be held online on October 31 and November 1, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000116406.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143330-en.html
- anchor: #n1296886
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人コーチング心理学協会、Coaching Psychology Center

Facts:
- 2026年10月31日（土）〜11月1日（日）
- 1-day course: 11,000 yen
- 2-day course: 22,000 yen
- Certification course: 44,000 yen (half the training fee plus certification fee)
- Refresher course: 11,000 yen

## SBS Television’s 『笑って生きる一生〜私が活きる場所〜』 wins Gold at an international awards competition

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000080308.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3150686-en.html
- anchor: #n1296885
- Companies mentioned: 静岡放送株式会社、US International Awards

Facts:
- US International Awards 2026
- 2025 Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association Awards

## Speaking at the 65th JOS Research Seminar (webinar), hosted by the Japan Society for Office Studies—The state of office design concepts today and what lies ahead

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000287.000058162.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143316-en.html
- anchor: #n1296884
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヴィス、一般社団法人日本オフィス学会、株式会社NTTファシリティーズ、株式会社ワークデザインテクノロジーズ

Facts:
- Participation fee: 2,000 yen (tax included)
- Monday, July 27, 2026, 14:00–16:00
- Registration deadline: Wednesday, July 15, 2026

## Meitetsu × 中日ドラゴンズ to launch the “中日ドラゴンズ Collaboration Free Pass” and hold a card rally

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000517.000089084.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143322-en.html
- anchor: #n1296883
- Companies mentioned: 名古屋鉄道、中日ドラゴンズ、東海旅客鉄道株式会社、JR東海

Facts:
- Sale price: 3,700 yen
- Sales period: July 13 (Mon.)–September 30 (Wed.)

## Enjoy a wellness salad buffet, choice of main dish, and an irresistible summer fruit dessert wagon all at once! Introducing the new “Summer Dessert Wagon Lunch”

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000944.000053012.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143352-en.html
- anchor: #n1296882
- Companies mentioned: ザ ストリングス 表参道、株式会社ベストホスピタリティーネットワーク

Facts:
- [Event period] Tuesday, July 14–Monday, August 31, 2026
- ・Summer Dessert Wagon Lunch Course ¥5,800
- ・Kids’ Lunch Course (for children ages 4–10) ¥3,200
- ・Hamburger steak (+¥1,380)
- ・Roast beef (+¥1,500)

## The 24 teams competing in the national qualifying rounds of the 19th Sweets Koshien High School Pâtissier No. 1 Championship Supported by 貝印 have been selected

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002081.000022608.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143355-en.html
- anchor: #n1296881
- Companies mentioned: 産経新聞社、貝印株式会社、タリーズコーヒージャパン株式会社、一般財団法人ドーバー洋酒財団、中沢乳業株式会社、株式会社ニップン、株式会社不二家、住商モンブラン株式会社、エアタヒチヌイ、東京ベルエポック製菓調理専門学校、専修学校日本菓子専門学校

Facts:
- 24 teams that passed the document screening from among entries submitted from across Japan
- National Championship Qualifiers — West Japan Block: Aug. 6, 2026 (Thursday)
- National Championship Qualifiers — East Japan Block: Aug. 10, 2026 (Monday)
- National Championship Final: Sept. 27, 2026 (Sunday)

## ～ Enjoy summer aboard 阪急バス! ～ A limited-time summer vacation campaign, “Summer Bus Fun Campaign 2026,” will run from 7/18 to 8/31

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002551.000005179.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143325-en.html
- anchor: #n1296880
- Companies mentioned: 阪急バス株式会社、阪急阪神ホールディングス株式会社、(株)ワンズ

Facts:
- Price: ¥1,000
- Limited to 400 tickets
- For those who visit all 19 locations

## 【Companies invited to apply】Meet future talent connecting Japan and South America — Companies sought for “Networking Event vol.3 for Companies Connected to Brazil, University Students and International Students”

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:28:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000109918.html
- anchor: #n1296834
- Companies mentioned: 日本ブラジル中央協会、光JSみらい、日本財団

Facts:
- Approximately 60 students
- 16 companies
- The networking event has been extended from 2 hours to 3 hours
- Company presentations have been expanded from 1 minute to approximately 3 minutes
- Nonmember companies of the association: ¥10,000

## Summer-only event offers cool experiences at a magical night pool and a “cooling chapel” filled with the sound of wind chimes【メルキュール福岡宗像リゾート＆スパ】

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:28:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000960.000052177.html
- anchor: #n1296835
- Companies mentioned: メルキュール福岡宗像リゾート＆スパ、アコー、メルキュール、JAむなかた

Facts:
- Adults (junior high school students and older): ¥1,500/person
- Ages 3 to elementary school students: ¥1,000/person
- Munakata honey and condensed milk strawberry shaved ice ¥1,000 (tax and service charge included)
- Standard shaved ice ¥300 (tax and service charge included)
- ¥1,000 (tax and service charge included); ¥500 (tax and service charge included) with All membership registration

## Announcement event to be held for the launch of “Saijo Doctors Connect,” a new community linking teachers from outside the city with doctors in the city!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:27:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000052930.html
- anchor: #n1296836
- Companies mentioned: 西条市、Facebook

Facts:
- 日時 令和8年7月13日（月）19時00分～20時30分
- Tochōfuken Kaikan, Conference Room 410

## Cumulative sales of the “Life Invest” series of variable life insurance products surpass 600,000 policies

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:26:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000645.000005541.html
- anchor: #n1296837
- Companies mentioned: メットライフ生命保険株式会社、米国メットライフ

Facts:
- 70.2% said they were interested in managing or holding financial assets
- “I’m concerned that the future public pension (National Pension and Employees’ Pension) alone will not provide enough money to live on” (43.2%)
- “Interest rates on bank deposits are low, so my money isn’t growing at all” (39.2%)
- “I’m concerned that inflation will erode the value of cash and savings” (37.2%)
- 53.7% of respondents expressed interest
- “Concern about not having enough retirement savings” (25.9%)
- “Financial burden due to illness or injury” (23.3%)
- “Concern about not having enough money for living expenses in the near future” (23.0%)
- (n=2,000)
- (n=1,404)

## 【Surpasses ２５万 units in just 7 months since launch!】“Bear deterrent spray” with a maximum concentration of 2% sees unprecedented growth as government agencies and major retailers adopt it for “bear countermeasures”

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:26:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000111538.html
- anchor: #n1296838
- Companies mentioned: Fujikon corporation株式会社、UDAP

Facts:
- Cumulative sales of the series have reached an unprecedented ２５万 units
- Contains capsaicin at the maximum concentration of 2%
- Easy to carry【Bear Deterrent Spray 100ml/200ml】(¥825/¥1450 including tax)
- Keep your distance and deter bears【Bear Repellent Long-Range Spray 180ml】(¥3,278 including tax)
- Boasts a spray range of approximately 12m

## Brain immune cells involved in autism spectrum disorder discovered

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:25:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000173124.html
- anchor: #n1296839
- Companies mentioned: 公立大学法人奈良県立医科大学、九州大学、神戸大学、熊本大学、浜松医科大学

Facts:
- Published in the U.S. scientific journal “Science Immunology” on June 19, 2026 (U.S. Eastern Time).

## Yukata and hotel afternoon tea package from ¥9,500! “Afternoon Tea in Yukata 2026” to be held

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:24:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000005564.html
- anchor: #n1296840
- Companies mentioned: 横濱ハイカラきもの館、株式会社 新日屋、ハイアット リージェンシー 横浜、ホテルニューグランド、ヨコハマ グランド インターコンチネンタル ホテル、横浜ベイホテル東急、ローズホテル横浜

Facts:
- “Bring-Your-Own Yukata Plan” ¥9,500
- “Yukata Rental Plan” ¥13,500
- “Yukata to Keep Plan” ¥17,500
- Companions joining for afternoon tea only: ¥6,500
- Approximately 120 yukata for women
- Approximately 20 yukata for men

## 【回し寿司 活】Savor the best of summer’s seasonal flavors! The “Delicious Kyushu Gourmet Fair” starts at all locations on July 7

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:23:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000123261.html
- anchor: #n1296841
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社活美登利、回し寿司 活、寿司活

Facts:
- Ryukyu-style gunkan sushi ¥286
- Kagoshima buri-hira amberjack ¥385
- Miyazaki fresh yellowfin tuna ¥319
- Kagoshima kibinago silver-stripe round herring nigiri ¥286
- Kyushu specialty white tuna roll ¥385
- Kyushu fresh conger eel nigiri ¥418
- Yufuin Miyama salmon ¥418
- Kyushu assorted fresh fish, ３ pieces ¥484
- Chawanmushi with chunks of charcoal-grilled chicken ¥385
- Kagoshima charcoal-grilled chicken ¥286
- Kagoshima chicken soba ¥385
- Kagoshima fried kibinago silver-stripe round herring ¥352
- Miyazaki chilled miso soup with rice ¥286
- Simmered fish (greater amberjack/yellowtail) ¥352
- Sesame-seasoned horse mackerel ¥319
- Kagoshima-raised eel grilled with white soy sauce

## 『S Cawaii! ME 2026 SUMMER』 on sale today, July 2 (Thursday): Featuring 超特急, NEXZ, 龍宮城 and モナキ!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:23:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001759.000007785.html
- anchor: #n1296842
- Companies mentioned: 超特急、NEXZ、龍宮城、モナキ、インフォスクエア、タワーレコード、VERIVERY

Facts:
- Look forward to a chance to win a signed cheki, with 18 available!
- Look forward to a chance to win a signed cheki, with 14 available!
- A signed cheki will be given away to 1 winner!
- Look forward to a chance to win a signed cheki, with 12 available!
- Signed chekis will also be given away to 6 winners.
- Look forward to a chance to win a signed cheki, with 9 available!
- Look forward to a chance to win a signed cheki, with 1 available!
- Look forward to a chance to win a signed cheki, with ３ available!

## 大さじ1杯で気軽に“ゆる薬膳”毎日のご飯で自分を労わる『薬膳雑穀涼やかブレンド』を9月1日（火）新発売

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:23:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000176.000045708.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143397-en.html
- anchor: #n1296843
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社はくばく、クックパッド株式会社

Facts:
- Contents: 240g
- Suggested retail price (tax included): 702 yen
- Best before: 360 days

## The “SUMMER ZAKKA MARKET” event, featuring baskets and summery interior accessories, is now being held at deux C(ドゥ・セー) stores nationwide and online.

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:22:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000162482.html
- anchor: #n1296844
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フィル・エ・クチーレ、deux C(ドゥ・セー)

Facts:
- Operates 34 locations in Japan.
- Round-handle basket [ダンモック] ¥3,300
- エイコーンバスケット[ダンモック] L ¥1,980
- エイコーンバスケット[ダンモック] S ¥990
- Babouche slippers ¥5,390–
- トレイ[ダンモック] ドロップライン S・M ¥1,980～
- Coaster [ダンモック] drop line ¥770
- Wooden zebra ornament ¥1,430
- Wooden cheetah ornament ¥1,430
- Photo frame [beadwork] ¥3,850
- Coaster [beadwork] clownfish ¥1,650
- Coaster [beadwork] sardine ¥1,320

## KOGYARU, a media outlet for elementary school gyaru with more than 1.8 million total social media followers, teams up with Studio Alice for the first time!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:22:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000193.000020107.html
- anchor: #n1296845
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HJ、株式会社スタジオアリス、KOGYARU

Facts:
- 2026年8月1日（土）〜9月6日（日）
- For children ages 3–13
- 406 stores across all 47 prefectures
- Instagram followers surpass 500,000
- Established on April 1, 2023
- Founded: February 2006
- Capital: 523,924,000 yen
- Employees: 120

## What does obtaining Type 2 type certification for the DJI Matrice 4D series mean? Free online explanatory seminar to be held July 14 (Tue.)

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:20:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001246.000016343.html
- anchor: #n1296846
- Companies mentioned: DJI、株式会社セキド、日本無人航空機免許センター株式会社、JULC

Facts:
- Date: July 14, 2026 (Tue.)
- 時間 ：14時00分～15時00分
- Obtained Type 2 type certification from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on June 19, 2026

## YouTube登録者14万人のカワニシカバンが、小さなボストンバッグを新発売。旅の定番バッグを現代的にアップデート

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000089378.html
- anchor: #n1296848
- Companies mentioned: カワニシカバン、株式会社カワニシカバンプロダクト、ALBERTON

Facts:
- Price: 18,900 yen (tax included)
- Weighs just 240 g
- Fits a 500 ml plastic bottle
- Capacity: 4L
- 2026年7月4日（土）正午12時より販売開始

## Supporting a next-generation development project to solve social issues at Tennoji Junior High School: “The Future Home Envisioned by Junior High School Students”

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001001.000024241.html
- anchor: #n1296847
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オープンハウスグループ、株式会社オープンハウス 関西支社、大阪市教育委員会、大阪市総合教育センター OEN、大阪市立天王寺中学校

Facts:
- Capital: 20.23549 billion yen
- Number of employees (consolidated): 6,495 (as of the end of March 2026)

## The 12th Japan Vietnam Festival, one of Vietnam’s largest Japan-Vietnam events, will be held in February 2027! It will scale up in both size and content at a new venue. Applications for exhibitors and performers open July 2

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:19:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000034592.html
- anchor: #n1296849
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AAB

Facts:
- Target attendance
- Booth exhibitors
- Stage performers

## Recruiting participants for the 1st DV prevention awareness seminar of Reiwa 8

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:17:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001619.000108051.html
- anchor: #n1296850
- Companies mentioned: 神奈川県、一般社団法人アウェア、神奈川県立かながわ男女共同参画センター（かなテラス）

Facts:
- Capacity

## アートネイチャー公式Xにて『オーラ ブライトジェル』プレゼントキャンペーンを実施！ 2026年7月2日（木）～7月9日（木）

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:16:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000586.000000702.html
- anchor: #n1296851
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アートネイチャー、X社

Facts:
- “Aura Bright Gel” will be given to 3 winners selected by lottery
- From July 2, 2026 (Thu.)

## From cooking 1 serving to endless variations! A new addition to the popular Okome ni Plus series, built around the “whole-grain habit starting with 1 tablespoon”: “Okome ni Plus Series Domestic Pearl Barley” launches Sept. 1 (Tue.)

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:14:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000175.000045708.html
- anchor: #n1296688
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社はくばく

Facts:
- The market grew to 106.2% of the previous year’s level in fiscal 2025
- It expanded to about 1.9 times its size compared with 2015
- Contents: 300 g
- Suggested retail price (tax included): 486 yen
- Best before: 360 days

## Wide Dad: Cool, true-to-life Dad styling is back in stock, now in new colors of the popular BREEZY TECH!!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:13:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001583.000003710.html
- anchor: #n1296689
- Companies mentioned: アーバンリサーチ、URBAN RESEARCH、URBAN RESEARCH Store、URBAN RESEARCH DOORS

Facts:
- ¥9,350 (tax incl.)
- ¥9,900 (tax incl.)
- ¥11,000 (tax incl.)
- ¥14,300 (tax incl.)
- ¥12,100 (tax incl.)

## [10th anniversary] FLIPPER’S, the “miracle soufflé pancakes” born in Japan and embraced around the world. An anniversary project expressing gratitude launches July 9 (Thu.)

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:10:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002572.000011498.html
- anchor: #n1296690
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベイクルーズ、FLIPPER’S、竹鶏ファーム、J.S. PANCAKE CAFE、J.S. BURGERS CAFE、J.S. FOODIES、LUKE’S LOBSTER、RITUEL、BOUL’ANGE、CITYSHOP、しゃぶしゃぶ山笑ふ、Roasted COFFEE LABORATORY、eggslut、咖喱屋ボングー、RITUEL CAFÉ、おむすびごっつ食べなはれ、お弁当 ごっつ食べなはれ、Butter、やきにく山笑ふ、BAYCREW‘S FOOD MARCHE、THE STAND fool so good(s)、J.S.BURGERS Jr.、Journal Standard DINING、JOURNAL STANDARD CAFE

Facts:
- 10th anniversary of the brand’s launch
- Strawberry brûlée pancakes ¥1,980 (before tax)
- “Miracle Pancake” set with key charm ¥2,300 (before tax)
- Strawberry and elderflower sparkling juice ¥880 (before tax)
- Twinkle Peach Pancakes ¥1,880 (before tax)
- Peach cream soda ¥880 (before tax)
- Peach-packed peach tea ¥900 (before tax)

## Anaplan announces “Agentic Enterprise,” an AI-driven decision-making platform that optimizes resource allocation at enterprise scale and improves the quality and speed of decision-making

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000095775.html
- anchor: #n1296701
- Companies mentioned: Anaplan、Anaplan, Inc.、Anaplan ジャパン株式会社、Amazon Bedrock、AWS、デロイト

Facts:
- More than 2,600 global companies use Anaplan for planning

## “Hokusetsu Town Book vol.2,” a comprehensive book from a town newspaper celebrating its 40th anniversary, goes on sale July 1 (Wed.)!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000042795.html
- anchor: #n1296700
- Companies mentioned: シティライフ、ハンブレッダーズ、PK shampoo、FM COCOLO、amazon、株式会社シティライフNEW

Facts:
- Since its launch in 1986
- Celebrating its 40th anniversary in June 2026
- 7 notable figures connected to Hokusetsu
- A substantial 40 pages
- Page count: 164 pages
- List price: 1,200 yen

## WATANABE PILE to hold a limited-time July pop-up event at its Imabari Towel Minami-Aoyama store: “My Special Gift”

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000095.000024436.html
- anchor: #n1296699
- Companies mentioned: 今治タオル工業組合、渡辺パイル織物(株)、WATANABE PILE、tinymame

Facts:
- 2026年7月16日(木) から7月27日(月) の期間中
- Shuttle looms that have been in operation since the company was founded in 1963
- Imabari towels are made by 68 manufacturers
- Employees: 25
- Capital: 10 million yen

## 三つ峠駅に、地域と旅人が出会う新たな拠点が誕生HARIO、西桂町の駅舎内カフェ「Meets to get」にコーヒー・ティー器具を協賛

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000126.000002275.html
- anchor: #n1296698
- Companies mentioned: HARIO株式会社、西桂町、富士急行線

Facts:
- It is a town with a population of about 3,800
- Scheduled to open as a café on July 4, 2026 (Sat.)

## プロロジス、東京駅5km圏の物流施設を取得、「プロロジスアーバン東京東雲1」として提供

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000184.000095695.html
- anchor: #n1296697
- Companies mentioned: プロロジス、ヤマト運輸

Facts:
- Acquired from the company in March 2025
- Renovation work to begin in April 2027
- Available for use by multiple companies starting in spring 2028
- Site area: approximately 3,500 m²
- Total floor area: approximately 9,300 m²
- The 1st floor has a floor load of 1.5 t per 1 m²
- The 2nd floor and above also have a floor load of 1.0 t

## [Applications open] Call for proposals for “Japan Drama First Look,” a pitching support program for overseas series dramas aimed at TCCF, one of Asia’s largest international content markets, held in Taiwan

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000294.000103029.html
- anchor: #n1296696
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人映像産業振興機構（VIPO）、Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF)、台湾クリエイティブ・コンテンツ・エイジェンシー（TAICCA）、シリーズマニア

Facts:
- An opportunity will be provided to pitch 10 Japanese series drama projects
- 2026年11月6日（金）～同年11月9日（月）
- Buyers, investors, streaming platforms and others will attend from 35 countries around the world
- Application deadline: noon on Friday, August 7, 2026

## [Case Study] Centralizing Complex Real Estate Transaction Settlement Operations with Salesforce - AlbaLink

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000338.000078896.html
- anchor: #n1296695
- Companies mentioned: AlbaLink、フロッグウェル株式会社、アグレックス、MoneyForward

## Take on a quiz created by QuizKnock! The quiz rally “A Challenge from QuizKnock,” which deepens understanding of Ainu culture, will be held at the Ainu cultural facility Upopoy starting July 11, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000379.000012901.html
- anchor: #n1296694
- Companies mentioned: QuizKnock、株式会社baton、公益財団法人アイヌ民族文化財団、キヤノンマーケティングジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- Quizzes installed at 8 locations throughout the grounds
- Duration: approximately 1–2 hours

## 【 イオン限定 】超絶！お得な回数券販売！最大1, 309円お得！

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000716.000031747.html
- anchor: #n1296693
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ホットランドホールディングス、築地銀だこ、イオン、イオンモール

Facts:
- A total of 72 (Natsu) sets for the period
- Sale price: 3,372 yen (product price)
- 3,641 yen (tax included)

## 13 aspiring entrepreneurs selected for the challenge at startup hub AGORA Hon-atsugi!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001624.000108051.html
- anchor: #n1296692
- Companies mentioned: 神奈川県、AGORA Hon-atsugi

Facts:
- Over approximately 4 months

## 「かながわパフォマ開放区2026 in みなとみらい」を開催します！

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001627.000108051.html
- anchor: #n1296691
- Companies mentioned: 神奈川県、クイーンズスクエア横浜

Facts:
- Monday, August 3, Reiwa 8
- 11時から17時（予定）
- Thursday, July 2, Reiwa 8
- Friday, July 17

## ロバート 秋山 竜次さんが、どうしてもパックごはんを薦めてくる!?アイリスのパックごはん「低温製法米のおいしいごはん®」新TVCM7月4日より全国放映開始

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:07:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000907.000019955.html
- anchor: #n1296702
- Companies mentioned: アイリスオーヤマ株式会社、ロバート、アイリスフーズ株式会社

Facts:
- Show young people the convenience of the 150g size
- Suggest the 300g size as a shareable option for families with children
- Rollout will begin nationwide on July 4, 2026
- The channel has more than 1 million subscribers

## Report by smartphone 24 hours a day: Accepting reports of illegal dumping through a dedicated form

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:07:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000225.000127749.html
- anchor: #n1296703
- Companies mentioned: 市原市、市原市役所

Facts:
- The Illegal Dumping Reporting System, which accepts reports 24 hours a day, has begun operating.

## [Deadline: July 10 | An exceptionally rare summer gift] Harvested with the help of gravity?! A startling sugar content of 14 degrees or higher that would amaze Newton! For a special gift you can’t go wrong with, gravity mangoes are shipped directly from the farm on Iriomote Island.

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:06:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000066764.html
- anchor: #n1296704
- Companies mentioned: BrandBuddyz合同会社、アララガマ農園

Facts:
- Sugar content of 14 degrees or higher
- ¥7,425 (tax and shipping included)
- ¥13,365 (tax and shipping included)
- ¥11,160 (tax and shipping included)
- ¥14,120 (tax and shipping included)

## Now available: the “Gekichumai Original Music Portal,” bringing together information on original tracks from maimai, CHUNITHM and オンゲキ!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:04:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000776.000016101.html
- anchor: #n1296705
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セガ フェイブ、maimai、CHUNITHM、オンゲキ、maimai でらっくす MUSiC LiVE2026

Facts:
- More than 1,300 original tracks
- Wednesday, July 1, 2026
- 抽選で３名様にプレゼント

## Handcrafted wedding rings at 工房Smith札幌 | Limited-time “Summer Bridal Fair” underway from Wednesday, July 1! Support for your ideal handcrafted wedding ring with your choice of a “50,000-yen diamond” or “10% off precious metals” as a luxurious bonus

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:02:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000234.000061840.html
- anchor: #n1296706
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 一宝、工房Smith札幌、工房Smith札幌本店、京王プラザホテル札幌、リッツグランデ、札幌宝石買取.com

Facts:
- A diamond worth 50,000 yen as a gift
- 10% off the cost of precious metals

## Furusato Nozei for Good launches a social startup support program in 三豊市

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:02:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000762.000021621.html
- anchor: #n1296707
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ボーダレス・ジャパン、三豊市、月光荘、株式会社箱

Facts:
- Crowdfunding projects by 6 organizations working to address local challenges
- Made available on July 1, 2026
- Target amount: ¥2,000,000
- Target amount: 3,000,000 yen
- Target amount: 1,000,000 yen
- More than 50 businesses operating in 14 countries worldwide
- Sales reached 10 billion yen in fiscal 2024

## TKP、格安ウエディングブランド「THE SELECT」始動～1人1万円から、必要なものだけ選べる新しいウエディングを提案～

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:02:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000548.000024137.html
- anchor: #n1296708
- Companies mentioned: TKP、株式会社TKP、THE SELECT、ベイサイドホテル「アジュール竹芝」

Facts:
- 1人1万円
- Simple Plan: 10,000 yen per person
- Standard Plan: 12,000 yen per person
- Premium Plan: 15,000 yen per person
- Minimum party size: 40 people
- Capital: 16.4 billion yen
- Consolidated revenue: 114.3 billion yen

## 7/18(土)～市原歴史博物館企画展「器ではかる古墳の年代 -稲荷台1号墳の須恵器と土師器-」開催

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:02:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000224.000127749.html
- anchor: #n1296709
- Companies mentioned: 市原歴史博物館、市原市役所

Facts:
- Individuals: Adults 300 yen
- High school students: ¥200
- Groups: Adults 200 yen
- High school students: ¥100
- Fee: 600 yen

## Learn the rules and etiquette of road safety at the Traffic Safety Summer Fair in Kyoto Railway Museum

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:01:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002101.000095753.html
- anchor: #n1296710
- Companies mentioned: 西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、下京警察署

Facts:
- [Date] Tuesday, July 28
- 【開催時間】 10時00分～15時00分
- 【受付時間】10：00～14：50

## Deflag officially launches its Sales AI Integration business, rebuilding sales processes with data and AI to maximize revenue

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:01:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000184112.html
- anchor: #n1296711
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社deflag、中小企業庁、帝国データバンク

Facts:
- July 2026
- More than 40% of sales staff’s working hours are spent on administrative tasks and internal coordination
- 2,402 sales professionals
- Time spent on administrative tasks and internal coordination amounts to around 70 hours per month when calculated against monthly working hours (the median in this survey was 170 hours).
- More than 100 client companies
- More than 350 projects
- May 7, 2019

## BLANC YATSUGATAKE launches a “Hassle-Free BBQ Plan” featuring local ingredients on July 18

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:01:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000084114.html
- anchor: #n1296712
- Companies mentioned: BLANC YATSUGATAKE、株式会社BLANC、Weber、BLANC FUJI、BLANC MIYAKOJIMA、BLANC NIKKO

Facts:
- Price for adults: 7,700 yen (tax included)
- Children (elementary school age and under; burger kit): 2,200 yen (tax included)
- Guest rooms: 19
- 1泊朝食付き・税込9,750円/名（Standard Villa-2名利用時）から。
- 中学生以上は入湯税1泊150円/名かかります。
- Site area: 9,500 m²
- [Alps View] Suite Villa: 98.32㎡
- [Alps View] Standard Villa: 26.45㎡

## Events scheduled for August

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002100.000095753.html
- anchor: #n1296713
- Companies mentioned: 西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、JR西日本

Facts:
- 【開 催 日】 ８月４日(火)・５日(水)・６日(木)
- [Period] Saturday, August 1 to Sunday, November 29
- [Period] Saturday, August 8 to Sunday, December 20
- It achieved commercial operation at a then-world-record speed of 300 km/h.
- It is characterized by a leading-end shape extending 15 m of the vehicle’s 27 m total length.
- 【受付時間】 10：00～16：30(12：00～13：00は休止)

## Applications open for the “Active Listening Volunteer Training Course”!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000128723.html
- anchor: #n1296714
- Companies mentioned: 社会福祉法人名古屋市社会福祉協議会、名古屋市傾聴ボランティアの会

Facts:
- [Dates] September 2, September 9 and September 14, 2026, 13:30–15:30
- [Capacity] 50 people (by lottery)
- [Participation fee] 1,000 yen (insurance, event materials, etc.)

## VTuber agency のなめぷろだくしょん joins C+, a YouTube MCN launched by 日本テレビグループ, strengthening support for its talents’ activities

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000167589.html
- anchor: #n1296715
- Companies mentioned: のなめぷろだくしょん、日本テレビグループ、C+、ClaN Entertainment、SAZARE株式会社

Facts:
- Capital and other funds: approximately 2 billion yen (including capital surplus)

## To celebrate the release of “Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island”! Flavored soda to be sold in “original-design cups”

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000162.000105594.html
- anchor: #n1296716
- Companies mentioned: イオンエンターテイメント株式会社、イオンシネマ

Facts:
- 全国に「イオンシネマ」98劇場を運営
- [Price (tax included)] 540 yen each

## 【お知らせ】隠岐汽船が「マイナビ転職フェア島根」に出展！島の暮らしを支えるフェリー船員を募集

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000182564.html
- anchor: #n1296717
- Companies mentioned: 隠岐汽船株式会社、マイナビ

Facts:
- Capital: ¥479,750,000

## [July is Shiga Prefecture’s Small Business Support Month] Bringing Shiga’s hidden charms to the nation

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000185641.html
- anchor: #n1296826
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人こくりしが、株式会社MIKATA、パレット、橋本燃料、NHK、岐阜新聞、中央経済社、武蔵野大学アントレプレナーシップ研究所、信州大学経営大学院

Facts:
- In-person attendance: first 20 people to register
- 支援事例が大きく注目を集め、NHK全国放送や岐阜新聞１面など300を超えるメディアに掲載
- Handled more than 6000 consultations

## Ageo Central General Hospital to hold summer seminar where elementary school students operate “ダビンチ” in an operating room

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000185355.html
- anchor: #n1296825
- Companies mentioned: 医療法人社団愛友会 上尾中央総合病院、ダビンチ、hinotori

Facts:
- A total of 37 children have participated to date
- The hospital operates a total of 4 systems: 2 ダビンチXi units, 1 ダビンチSP unit, and 1 domestically produced hinotori unit
- Capacity: 12 people
- At 189.1 people per 100,000 population, it ranks last nationwide

## [XSprout] Publishes 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/000000008.000135006.html
- anchor: #n1296824
- Companies mentioned: XSprout、セイノーホールディングス株式会社、KDDI株式会社、eiicon、Spiral Innovation Partners、森ビル株式会社

Facts:
- Valid responses: 119
- Published on July 2, 2026

## Imports of Australian grapes to Japan surge, recording the best season on record

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000158420.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143375-en.html
- anchor: #n1296823
- Companies mentioned: Australian Table Grape Association Inc.、ATGA

Facts:
- Exports expanded significantly, from approximately 3,500 tons before the removal of variety restrictions to more than 11,000 tons in 2026
- Imports of Australian grapes from February to April ranged from 30% to 85% year over year
- More than 130 varieties of Australian grapes were supplied to the Japanese market throughout the peak export season
- Nationwide in-store promotion campaign: 144 sampling events held across 113 stores operated by 20 retail chains in 25 prefectures
- In-store product samples reached 51,044
- In-store product samples reached 51,044, up 75% year over year
- Sales on promotion event days totaled approximately ¥12.26 million
- Sales on promotion event days totaled approximately ¥12.26 million, up 195% year over year
- The median sales growth rate at participating stores was 137%
- A major retail pa

## Announcement of “Sports Experience Event Connecting to the Future,” a 150th anniversary commemorative project

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000101156.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3150669-en.html
- anchor: #n1296822
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社百十四銀行、一般社団法人香川県バドミントン協会、一般社団法人香川県卓球協会、大塚製薬株式会社

Facts:
- 150th anniversary commemorative project
- Monday, August 17, 2026
- Part 一: 60 people; Part 二: 60 people

## Delivers industry-leading metrics capabilities, along with native support for Elastic and Prometheus and an agentic investigation experience

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000166837.html
- anchor: #n1296821
- Companies mentioned: Elasticsearch株式会社、Datadog、Grafana、Bass Pro Shops、Eurowings Aviation

Facts:
- Can run metric queries up to 30 times faster than Prometheus
- Can store data with up to 2.5 times greater efficiency

## “Terroirs in Dialogue — Land and Sea,” a two-night gastronomy event bringing together Nara and Chiba Boso, featuring Chef Daiki Hotta of VILLA COMMUNICO in Nara and Chef Ai Kimura of 五氣里 in Chiba Boso

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000154635.html
- anchor: #n1296820
- Companies mentioned: VILLA COMMUNICO、五氣里 -Itsukiri-、三日月興業株式会社、Women In Gastronomy – WIG 「食の世界の女性達の会」

Facts:
- Sept. 8 (Tue.) and 9 (Wed.), 2026
- Limited to 20 guests per day
- Opening in July 2026

## The “gateway” that has produced listed companies opens again this year! Business plans sought from startups in Osaka Prefecture [24th Osaka Entrepreneurial Growing Up Business Plan Contest]

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000105715.html
- anchor: #n1296819
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人大阪産業局、日本政策金融公庫総合研究所、株式会社i-plug、BABY JOB 株式会社、株式会社フツパー、株式会社関西みらい銀行、中西金属工業株式会社、野村證券株式会社

Facts:
- The most common difficulty when starting a business was “cash flow and financing” (56.9%)
- followed by “developing customers and sales channels” (49.9%)
- After starting a business, “developing customers and sales channels” (48.8%)
- and “cash flow and financing” (36.2%) also ranked among the top difficulties
- ・Winner (1 recipient): ¥1 million in subsidies (up to ¥1 million per year, with a 1/2 subsidy rate)
- ・Runner-up (up to 2 recipients): ¥500,000 in subsidies (up to ¥500,000 per year, with a 1/2 subsidy rate)
- Special Award: ¥300,000 × up to 3 businesses
- Special Award: ¥200,000 × up to 2 businesses

## [Lemon Gas] Collaboration with Kanagawa Prefecture’s official PR character! A social media campaign to energize the local community will be held at Lemon Gas Stadium Hiratsuka.

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000016904.html
- anchor: #n1296818
- Companies mentioned: レモンガス株式会社、湘南ベルマーレ

## 博報堂Gravity and 博報堂キャビン win silver awards in 2 categories at Cannes Lions 2026, one of the world’s largest international advertising festivals

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000057218.html
- anchor: #n1296817
- Companies mentioned: 博報堂Gravity、博報堂キャビン、株式会社シップス、CREATIVE SESSION

Facts:
- 50th anniversary of establishment
- A total of 11 awards
- A total of 2万50 entries
- Artisans spent 600 hours
- Thread measuring 42.5 km in length

## A long-awaited “multifamily housing version” joins the popular Energy-Saving Review Web Service! No BIM required, fully web-based, and dramatically speeds up energy-saving calculations for RC multifamily buildings

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000159061.html
- anchor: #n1296816
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社one building、YKK AP株式会社

Facts:
- Since the expansion of mandatory compliance with energy-saving standards in April 2025
- 「1案件あたり十数万円〜数十万円におよぶ外注費の発生」

## [エムディー株式会社] Osaka-based men’s salon L-MARK adopts AI store expansion strategy tool gleasin. Data-driven support for a 50-store expansion strategy as it accelerates its full-scale rollout in the Tokyo area

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000155449.html
- anchor: #n1296815
- Companies mentioned: エムディー株式会社、株式会社L-MARK、gleasin

Facts:
- An intensive training program lasting just 3 months
- There are currently 5 stores in Tokyo

## Skincare brand Dr. Kei to hold its first department store pop-up event at 阪急うめだ本店 starting Wednesday, July 8!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000065300.html
- anchor: #n1296814
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドクターケイ、阪急うめだ本店、HANKYU BEAUTY ONLINE、UCHINO

Facts:
- July 8, 2026 (Wednesday)
- July 14, 2026 (Tue)
- 10：00～20：00
- ¥4,400 (¥4,000 before tax)
- Special set price: ¥17,050 (tax included)
- Spend ¥11,000 or more, including tax
- With purchases of ¥22,000 or more, including tax
- When you spend ¥34,100 or more, including tax

## Contemporary artist Yuya Saito to hold solo exhibition “Ground Rules” at GOCA by Garde in New York

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000099560.html
- anchor: #n1296813
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社GARDE、GOCA by Garde

Facts:
- 2026年7月2日（木）から7月25日（土）まで開催
- Edge_07, 2026, Curved wood, acrylic, 67 x 47 x 16 inch
- Virtcial_SM_010, 2026, Curved wood, acrylic, 24 x 18 x 6 inch
- Virtcial_SM_011, 2026, Curved wood, acrylic, 24 x 18 x 6 inch
- Park-Scape, 2026, Wood, acrylic, metal, 67 x 47 x 16 inch

## Making decarbonization more relatable from a student perspective: In partnership with Local Bridge Student Bureau, jointly sharing FC大阪’s sustainability project

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000143846.html
- anchor: #n1296812
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ディエスジャパン、株式会社ＯＤＫソリューションズ、FC大阪

Facts:
- Participants: 93 (as of June 2026)

## Q.ENEST (キューエネス) and Hanwha Japan unveil the brand identity of ENERICH™ (エネリッチ)

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000126341.html
- anchor: #n1296811
- Companies mentioned: Q.ENESTホールディングス株式会社、Q.ENESTでんき株式会社、ハンファジャパン株式会社、ハンファグループ

Facts:
- Cumulative shipments to Japan: 7.8 GW
- 210,000 residential installations

## Enjoy fireworks blooming over the Pacific night sky and sea all to yourself from aboard a ship: “HANABI CRUISE NACHI-KATSUURA,” scheduled for August 11 and limited to 40 people

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000182609.html
- anchor: #n1296810
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人 那智勝浦観光機構、那智勝浦観光機構

Facts:
- Limited to 40 people
- Participation fee: ¥8,800 (tax included)
- Minimum number of participants for the event to proceed: 20

## “Plus POINT,” offering 5% rewards on payments with any credit card, surpasses 500 million cumulative points within six months of app launch! 21 new services, including travel and infrastructure, added. Exhibiting at IVS2026 on July 3

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000047164.html
- anchor: #n1296809
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社OsidOri、IVS2026

Facts:
- Cumulative point balance surpasses 500 million points
- 21 services added across 4 new categories: travel, automobiles, moving, and essential infrastructure
- An additional 5% in points on payments made with any credit card

## Automates the accumulation of advertising data through AX transformation. Begins offering a foundation for long-term trend analysis and anomaly detection as an additional resource for AXer

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000035950.html
- anchor: #n1296808
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイトリガー、Microsoft Clarity

Facts:
- From June 2026
- Returns data only for the most recent 3 days

## Program for managers launched to prevent workplace stagnation after engagement surveys, when employees feel that “nothing changes even after we speak up”

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000065739.html
- anchor: #n1296807
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジェイフィール

Facts:
- Approximately 250 companies
- A total of 10,000 people
- July 17, 2026 (Fri.), 13:00–14:30

## Next-generation plant-based synthetic fiber “PlaX” selected for a T-shirt exclusive to “Goldwin Shinsaibashi”

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000077793.html
- anchor: #n1296806
- Companies mentioned: Bioworks株式会社、株式会社ゴールドウイン、Goldwin

Facts:
- Reduces CO2 emissions from long-fiber manufacturing by 70% compared with polyester
- Reduces emissions by 50% for short fibers (raw cotton)
- Reduces water use by 92% from raw materials through yarn production compared with cotton
- Price: 11,000 yen (tax included)

## [Matsuyama event on July 16 (Thu.) and 17 (Fri.) / Zoom attendance available] What are the keys to selecting business operations for successful AI adoption? 株式会社AX to exhibit and speak at Ehime ICT Trend Seminar 2026

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000171095.html
- anchor: #n1296805
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AX、えひめICTフェア実行委員会

Facts:
- 1,726 AI implementation support engagements
- July 16 (Thursday) and 17 (Friday), 2026

## [玉川髙島屋S.C.] Summer events and all-store sale information: “Tamagawa Insect Exhibition 2026,” featuring popular insects from around the world, including Hercules beetles and rainbow stag beetles, opens August 14 (Fri.)

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000160791.html
- anchor: #n1296804
- Companies mentioned: 玉川髙島屋S.C.、東神開発株式会社、一般財団法人 進化生物学研究所、東京農業大学、世田谷区教育委員会、川崎市教育委員会、むし岡だいき

Facts:
- Live exhibits of around 50 popular insect species from Japan and around the world
- Insect-focused YouTuber “むし岡だいき,” with around 270,000 subscribers
- Around 80 diverse insect specimens
- 800 yen (tax included) for high school students and older
- 500 yen (tax included) for ages 3 through junior high school
- Summer all-store sale with around 300 participating stores
- Coupons for the first 1,000 people
- 1件につき税込500円で承ります

## [狭山スキー場] Make summer vacation memories at Sayama’s “Super Water Fest”!

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000134339.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3143127-en.html
- anchor: #n1296803
- Companies mentioned: 西武レクリエーション株式会社、株式会社西武ライオンズ、西武園ゆうえんち、テレビ埼玉、めんたいパーク、東大和市を拠点とする和太鼓集団

Facts:
- Approx. 4.5 m wide
- Approx. 2 m high
- Approx. 6.4 m long
- Height requirement: 90 cm or taller
- Weekdays: 1,000 yen off
- Weekends, holidays, and designated dates: 300 yen off

## Exhibiting at “Maintenance Resilience 2026 Plant Maintenance Show” — Introducing solutions that use drones to improve the efficiency of maintenance inspections at plants and factories

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000069376.html
- anchor: #n1296802
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゼンリンデータコム

Facts:
- Event dates and hours: July 15 (Wed.)–17, 2026, 10:00–17:00
- Capital: 2,283,010 thousand yen (as of April 1, 2025)
- Employees: 423 (as of April 1, 2026)

## 学校給食のない長期休暇、支援対象家庭の64.3%が「1日2食以下」―こどもごちめしアンケート調査公開

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000124773.html
- anchor: #n1296801
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人 Kids Future Passport、Gigi株式会社

Facts:
- The figures reach 79.5% of general households and 78.6% of households needing support
- 82.2% of households needing support and 69.9% of general households
- Seafood: 73.2% of households needing support and 62.4% of general households

## [Hosted by 熊本大学] “Habatake! Kumamoto Science Girls 2026: Parent-Child Girls’ School,” a program supporting girls in junior and senior high school in choosing science and technology paths, to be held August 4 (Tue.)

- Published: 2026-07-02T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000146781.html
- anchor: #n1296800
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社RKKCS、熊本大学、JST

Facts:
- 13:30～16:30
- Deadline: July 26, 2026
- Established: July 1966