# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-03 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 3 of 9

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 805 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 63 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## コールマン to sponsor “FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '26” again this year

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000321.000032148.html
- anchor: #n1307945
- Companies mentioned: コールマン、ニューウェルブランズ・ジャパン合同会社、FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL

Facts:
- July 24 (Friday)–26 (Sunday), 2026
- Number of employees: 371

## 【KRP Festival × KBL THE GARAGE】“Learn, Play and Explore a Craft Brewery!” event

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000331.000030270.html
- anchor: #n1307944
- Companies mentioned: 京都リサーチパーク株式会社、KBL THE GARAGE、Kyoto Beer Lab、京都府中小企業技術センター、公益財団法人 京都産業２１、地方独立行政法人 京都市産業技術研究所、公益財団法人 京都高度技術研究所、一般社団法人京都発明協会、京都試作センター株式会社、一般社団法人京都試作ネット、株式会社KRI、株式会社糖鎖工学研究所、株式会社フューチャースピリッツ、近畿経済産業局、京都府、京都市、京都商工会議所、公益社団法人 京都工業会、一般社団法人 京都経済同友会、一般社団法人 京都知恵産業創造の森、公益財団法人 大学コンソーシアム京都

Facts:
- Approximately 25 diverse events
- Approximately 40 minutes, including the tour and workshop

## 【For the 3rd consecutive year】e-dash wins contract from 群馬県富岡市 for a “CO₂ Emissions Visualization System Implementation Support Project,” supporting local businesses in decarbonizing their operations

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000331.000095916.html
- anchor: #n1307943
- Companies mentioned: e-dash株式会社、群馬県富岡市、しののめ信用金庫、株式会社東和銀行、三井物産株式会社、株式会社みずほ銀行

Facts:
- 5 local small and medium-sized businesses
- Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
- The industrial sector accounts for 49%
- The commercial and other sectors account for 13%
- Emissions from businesses account for more than 60% of the total
- For 3 consecutive years since fiscal 2024
- This fiscal year (fiscal 2026) marks the 3rd year
- Through the end of February 2027
- Capital: ¥3.06 billion

## 【Belkin】Launching 2 Belkin 10000mAh high-capacity power banks, including a model with Qi2 25W-certified fast wireless charging and a slim, lightweight model

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000334.000017218.html
- anchor: #n1307942
- Companies mentioned: ベルキン株式会社、Belkin、Foxconn Interconnect Technology

Facts:
- High capacity of 10000mAh
- Ultra-fast wireless charging up to 25W
- Price: 12,740 yen (tax included)
- Price: 6,991 yen (tax included)
- Warranty period: 2 years

## THREEPPY launches 35 new designs featuring the “Young Oyster” from “Alice in Wonderland”

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000337.000039955.html
- anchor: #n1307941
- Companies mentioned: THREEPPY、株式会社大創産業、ディズニー

Facts:
- 35 types in total
- 500 yen each (550 yen including tax)
- 300 yen each (330 yen including tax)
- 1,000 yen each (1,100 yen including tax)
- 300–1,000 yen (330–1,100 yen including tax)
- 5,891 stores
- 771 billion yen
- 698.3 billion yen

## アルサーガパートナーズ signs a partnership agreement with OneTrust, bringing AI governance capabilities to major companies in Japan for the first time*

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000347.000028308.html
- anchor: #n1307940
- Companies mentioned: アルサーガパートナーズ、OneTrust、OT Technology, Inc.

Facts:
- Number of employees: 407 (as of the end of June 2026)
- Capital: ¥1.4347 billion (including capital reserves, etc.)

## Jackery's new TV commercial, “晴れたら、ジャクリ。” (“When the skies are clear, Jackery.”), begins airing nationwide on July 7, 2026 (Tuesday)

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000349.000039188.html
- anchor: #n1307939
- Companies mentioned: Jackery、株式会社Jackery Japan、フロスト＆サリバン社

Facts:
- New TV commercial “晴れたら、ジャクリ。” to air nationwide starting July 7, 2026 (Tuesday)
- No. 1 in annual sales value and units sold for 7 consecutive years from 2019 to 2025

## “The 2５th Kirakira Art Contest,” an art competition for children with disabilities, to be held

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000354.000016002.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3174554-en.html
- anchor: #n1307938
- Companies mentioned: 三菱地所株式会社、社会福祉法人東京コロニー、三菱一号館美術館

Facts:
- The 25th Kirakira Art Contest
- 29 artists are active as registered Artbility artists
- The previous contest received 874 entries from 40 prefectures
- 50 outstanding works
- 2026年7月10日（金）～9月15日（火）
- December 2026–May 2027

## 【東京ミッドタウン】涼しい館内で、多彩なプログラムを開催 子どもが夢中になれる「サマーワークショップ」

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000356.000027065.html
- anchor: #n1307937
- Companies mentioned: 東京ミッドタウン、三井不動産株式会社、ザ・リッツ・カールトン東京、Bonpoint、notsobig、STARBUCKS COFFEE、レ ミルフォイユ ドゥ リベルテ、TIMELESS COMFORT Kitchen & Dining、IDÉE SHOP/IDÉE CAFÉ PARC、HIDA、茅乃舎、RIO BREWING ＆ CO. BISTRO AND GARDEN、GREEN DOG ＆ CAT、東京ミッドタウン・デザインハブ

Facts:
- A diverse lineup of more than 20 types of programs
- 【Price】500 yen (tax included)
- Up to 20 people at a time
- 10,000 yen (tax and service charge included)
- Ages 3–8

## Participating as a supporting company in a job-hunting event in Shanghai for Japanese students enrolled at universities there, hosted by China-based FORMULA Consulting

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000356.000035321.html
- anchor: #n1307936
- Companies mentioned: FORMULA Consulting, Ltd.、株式会社ワンキャリア、復旦大学、上海交通大学

Facts:
- Number of participants: 40
- Student satisfaction: 9.62 (out of 10)

## 【For recruiters】A free webinar explaining labor market data and HR topics in 30 minutes, covering the August 2026 recruitment market

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000390.000075909.html
- anchor: #n1307935
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社天職市場、キャムコムグループ

Facts:
- Has supported recruitment at more than 20,000 companies to date
- Number of employees: 2,782 (excluding temporary staff)
- Number of locations: 143

## Launch of HIKMICRO's flagship multispectral binocular scope, the “HIKMICRO HABROK Pro HX60LS”

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000393.000007828.html
- anchor: #n1307934
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サイトロンジャパン、Hangzhou Microimage Software Co., Ltd.、HIKMICRO

Facts:
- Delivery is expected approximately 1.5 months after order placement
- Achieves NETD (thermal sensitivity) of less than 15mK
- Smooth display at a frame rate of 50Hz
- The 850nm module has a maximum illumination range of 400m
- The 940nm module has a maximum illumination range of 350m

## “弥生会計 Next” surpasses 20,000 corporate registrations

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000394.000015865.html
- anchor: #n1307933
- Companies mentioned: 弥生株式会社、弥生会計 Next、王子クラウド会計事務所、中村太郎税理士事務所

Facts:
- The “Yayoi Series” has more than 4 million registered users
- Employees: 801

## Self-service karaoke venue “ジャンカラ セントポルタ中央町店” to grand-open in Oita's 中央町 on July 17, 2026 (Friday)!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000394.000017032.html
- anchor: #n1307932
- Companies mentioned: ジャンカラ、株式会社TOAI

Facts:
- Operates 208 locations nationwide
- A compact venue with 19 rooms in total
- Friday, July 17, 2026

## ニトリ announces project results for its “Contact Center Transformation Through Human and Generative AI Collaboration”

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000395.000002454.html
- anchor: #n1307931
- Companies mentioned: ニトリ、株式会社ギブリー、株式会社ニトリ

Facts:
- Workload reduced by the equivalent of approximately 30 people
- Reduced by 10% year on year

## Askar launches the “111F” and “131F,” 4-element ED apochromatic optical tubes with built-in flatteners and apertures of 111mm and 131mm, along with a dedicated 0.74x reducer

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000395.000007828.html
- anchor: #n1307930
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サイトロンジャパン、Jiaxing Ruixing Optical Instrument社、Askar、ZWO社

Facts:
- Aperture: 111mm
- Aperture: 131 mm
- 111F: Around ¥230,000
- 131F: Around ¥300,000
- 111F 0.74x reducer: Around ¥45,000
- 131F 0.74x reducer: Around ¥45,000
- Scheduled for release around late July 2026
- Friday, July 3, 2026

## A large-aperture Cassegrain astrograph with a 310 mm aperture, 1178 mm focal length and F3.8. SHARPSTAR launches the “SCA310”

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000396.000007828.html
- anchor: #n1307929
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サイトロンジャパン、Jiaxing Ruixing Optical Instrument、SHARPSTAR、ZWO

Facts:
- Aperture: 310 mm
- Focal length: 1178 mm
- F3.8
- Around ¥1,200,000
- July 3, 2026

## Visa advances its brand strategy in the Japanese market; sponsors “Ado STADIUM LIVE 2026 Ao” as the first step in strengthening customer engagement

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000400.000006846.html
- anchor: #n1307928
- Companies mentioned: Visa、ビザ・ワールドワイド・ジャパン株式会社、Ado STADIUM LIVE 2026 Ao、日産スタジアム、クレディセゾン、セゾンカードVisa、STOREE SAISON

Facts:
- About 14 million people in Japan are involved in supporting their favorite performers
- Annual spending is estimated at about ¥3.5 trillion

## RoboRobo Compliance Check takes first place in the antisocial forces screening tools category of the “ITトレンド First-Half Rankings 2026”

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000412.000011515.html
- anchor: #n1307927
- Companies mentioned: オープングループ株式会社、オープン株式会社、ITトレンド

Facts:
- 1st place
- First half of 2026
- January 1, 2026
- Through May 31
- June 29, 2026
- 30 million yen

## The books everyone talked about in the first half of 2026

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000414.000017890.html
- anchor: #n1307926
- Companies mentioned: note株式会社、日経BP 日本経済新聞出版、新潮社、河出書房新社、集英社、集英社新書

Facts:
- The final installment in the Naruse series, which has sold more than 2.5 million copies cumulatively
- “BUTTER,” ranked 3rd, has surpassed 2 million copies sold worldwide
- “Convenience Store Woman,” ranked 5th, has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide since winning the Akutagawa Prize

## [TOP Interview, 5th installment: Materials, Chemicals and Steel] Articles featuring top executives from 16 of Japan’s largest companies leading the use of generative AI are now available as part of the “Making Japanese Companies’ Tacit Knowledge/Internal Data AI-Ready Project”

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000417.000024407.html
- anchor: #n1307925
- Companies mentioned: ストックマーク株式会社、NGK株式会社、株式会社神戸製鋼所、住友化学株式会社、帝人株式会社、三菱ケミカル株式会社、経済産業省、NEDO(国立研究開発法人新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構)

Facts:
- 16 leading companies in Japan
- We will introduce them in 5 installments
- Export reviews that took veterans 10 hours
- Reduced to 1 hour with AI

## Packed with exclusive prizes and special offers available only at namco! The Minions & Monsters movie release campaign will be held at namco locations nationwide starting Friday, July 17, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000425.000159118.html
- anchor: #n1307924
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、Universal Studios Licensing LLC、株式会社セガ フェイブ、株式会社バンダイナムコアミューズメント

Facts:
- Starting Friday, July 17, 2026
- Through Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (holiday)
- Insert ¥500 into an eligible crane game machine
- Use 500 Namukure points
- Nationwide release starting Friday, August 7

## A large Bandai-operated “Gashapon®” specialty store opens: “Gashapon Bandai Official Shop” HYPERBOOKS×DELIGHT Yokaichi Store opens Friday, July 10, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000426.000159118.html
- anchor: #n1307923
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、株式会社バンダイナムコアミューズメント、株式会社バンダイ、株式会社ギフティ、Amazon.com, Inc.、株式会社セブン・カードサービス、株式会社NTTカードソリューション、KDDI株式会社

Facts:
- As a large Bandai-operated capsule toy specialty store featuring 360 machines in one location
- Win 500 yen in “Eraberu Pay®” on the spot

## A Bandai-operated “Gashapon®” specialty store opens: “Gashapon Bandai Official Shop” Fujikawa Rakuza Store opens Friday, July 10, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000427.000159118.html
- anchor: #n1307922
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、株式会社バンダイナムコアミューズメント、株式会社バンダイ、株式会社ギフティ、Amazon.com, Inc.、株式会社セブン・カードサービス、KDDI株式会社

Facts:
- Featuring 250 machines in one location
- 36.6 m² (approximately 11.1 tsubo)
- 価格：400円/1回(全5種)
- 価格：500円/1回(全4種)
- 価格：300円/1回(全5種)
- 価格：500円/1回(全5種)

## Ad Ebis quickly enables performance measurement as ChatGPT ads launch in Japan, supporting a new advertising channel in the AI era and enabling unified measurement and analysis of ad results

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000473.000009812.html
- anchor: #n1307921
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イルグルム、OpenAI、Google、Meta、LINE、ヤフー

Facts:
- First-half operating profit surged to 4.0 times the year-earlier level
- Starting in the first half of 2026, OpenAI began offering advertising placements on ChatGPT (OpenAI Ads)
- The service also launched in the Japanese market in June 2026

## アクセンチュア、成長企業のAI活用と全社変革を支援する「Accenture Edge」を設立

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000478.000019290.html
- anchor: #n1307920
- Companies mentioned: アクセンチュア、Accenture Edge、Churchill Downs Incorporated、The Keg Ltd.、マイクロソフト、アバナード、IDC

Facts:
- Growth companies with annual sales of less than $3 billion
- The market for growth companies is worth about $240 billion
- Approximately 799,000 people
- Approximately 9,000 customers worldwide
- Revenue of approximately $70 billion in fiscal 2025

## LegalTech launches an “IPO Preparation Document Sharing Workflow” for food and cosmetics companies [リーガルテックVDR]

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000497.000042056.html
- anchor: #n1307919
- Companies mentioned: リーガルテック株式会社、リーガルテックVDR、MyTokkyo.Ai、IPGenius

Facts:
- Capital: ¥379 million (including capital reserve)

## FLN offers a municipal education voucher system in 2 formats: “OSS with ¥0 usage fees” and “SaaS costing 1% of the funds distributed”

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000509.000058260.html
- anchor: #n1307918
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フューチャーリンクネットワーク、兵庫県伊丹市

## A radio asking what makes a meeting just right | in-between | “Ep40: Ownership | in-between | Sharing ※メルカリ is a small government” is now available on the audio learning platform VOOX/Spotify!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000535.000060069.html
- anchor: #n1307917
- Companies mentioned: メルカリ、Moon Creative Lab Inc.、三井物産

Facts:
- Joined メルカリ in 2016
- More than 700 episodes of content available
- Established in 2018

## “Professor Yoro Ponders Life! Ep53. What Do You Think About AI?” is now available on Audible!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000536.000060069.html
- anchor: #n1307916
- Companies mentioned: Moon Creative Lab Inc.、VOOX、三井物産

Facts:
- The “バカの壁” series has surpassed 7 million copies sold
- He was diagnosed with cancer last year, at the age of 86
- Currently offers more than 700 episodes of content.

## 【別府温泉 杉乃井ホテル】杉乃井ホテル×大分県立美術館×ザ・キャビンカンパニー墨絵の海亀が彩る“動く美術館”『竜宮バス』が誕生

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000589.000101028.html
- anchor: #n1307906
- Companies mentioned: オリックス・ホテルマネジメント株式会社、ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS、別府温泉 杉乃井ホテル、大分県立美術館、ザ・キャビンカンパニー

Facts:
- Saturday, July 4, 2026–end date to be determined

## Industry-first introduction of a new smart key system that enables unmanned key management at rental apartments

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000594.000001379.html
- anchor: #n1307905
- Companies mentioned: 日鉄興和不動産株式会社、株式会社ドッドウエル ビー・エム・エス、あい ホールディングスグループ

Facts:
- Capital: ¥2.992 billion

## Securitize, Inc., a portfolio company of Global Brain, completes merger with SPAC Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. and lists on the New York Stock Exchange

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000600.000047342.html
- anchor: #n1307904
- Companies mentioned: グローバル・ブレイン株式会社、Securitize, Inc.、Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc.、Cantor Fitzgerald、BlackRock、Apollo、BNY、Hamilton Lane、KKR、VanEck

Facts:
- Securitize was valued at approximately US$1.25 billion on a pre-transaction basis
- Manages assets exceeding US$4 billion

## Establishes a practical model for “responsible use of generative AI” and begins implementing a system to automate appraisals

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000618.000012138.html
- anchor: #n1307903
- Companies mentioned: ニッセイプラス少額短期保険株式会社、Finatextグループ、株式会社Finatext、スマートプラス少額短期保険株式会社、株式会社ナウキャスト

Facts:
- The “Appraisal Support LLM” has been in production since 2025

## 文科省「ネクストハイスクール事業」に徳島県内4校すべてが採択！「徳島県高校教育N-E.X.T.2040 ～産官学と地域を巻き込む渦潮イノベーション戦略～」始動へ

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000661.000100825.html
- anchor: #n1307902
- Companies mentioned: 徳島県、徳島県教育委員会、文部科学省、徳島科学技術高校、徳島商業高校、脇町高校、海部高校

Facts:
- Total: ¥6.2 billion
- 2040

## “ProductZine Day 2026,” a conference hosted by product management media outlet “ProductZine,” to be held on August 25

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000716.000034873.html
- anchor: #n1307901
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社翔泳社、ProductZine、エクスプラザ、LayerX、Newbee、はてな、Dress Code、AbemaTV、カミナシ、Hakky、Wellnize

Facts:
- To be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at KFC Hall & Rooms in Sumida-ku, Tokyo
- 8 sessions planned
- Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 13:00–18:40
- Monday, August 24, 2026, 13:00

## Construction begins on a grid-scale battery storage facility in the Seta district of Iizuka, Fukuoka Prefecture—promoting grid-scale battery storage projects in Kyushu to expand renewable energy deployment and stabilize electricity supply and demand

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000717.000006953.html
- anchor: #n1307900
- Companies mentioned: 東急不動産株式会社、株式会社IBeeT、Akaysha Energy Japan株式会社、飯塚勢田蓄電所合同会社、伊藤忠商事株式会社、東京センチュリー株式会社、西鉄自然電力合同会社、株式会社リエネ、東急不動産ホールディングス、合同会社リブラ

Facts:
- Rated output: 20 MW
- Rated capacity: 82 MWh
- Scheduled to begin operation in fiscal 2027 or later
- 153 projects nationwide
- Rated capacity: 2,072 MW
- On the scale of ¥30 billion
- Approximately 340 MW
- 5.3 GWh
- 1.9 GW
- Approximately 40 GWh
- Capital: ¥57,552 million
- Capital: 245 million yen

## Enjoy a traditional craft experience painting Akabeko at 大江戸温泉物語 あいづ

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000718.000018653.html
- anchor: #n1307899
- Companies mentioned: GENSEN HOLDINGS株式会社、大江戸温泉物語 あいづ

Facts:
- Operates 75 hot spring hotels, inns and theme parks nationwide
- Price: 1,300 yen (tax included)
- Duration: approximately 30–45 minutes

## Could this actually be a local Hiroshima specialty?! “Kantan Vinegar × nanbanzuke” event to be held in Hiroshima

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000721.000065533.html
- anchor: #n1307898
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Mizkan、修道大学、チア！ひろしま、ＯＫ!!広島（おいしいけぇ、ひろしま）

Facts:
- Date and time: July 11 (Saturday), 11:00–15:00 (tentative)
- The first 100 visitors will receive a gift of Kantan Vinegar

## Post on social media for a chance to win a trial-size product! The event “オルビス LAB.”, where visitors can try the talked-about “オルビス ザ クレンジング オイル,” will be held at @cosme OSAKA from July 15 to July 21, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000722.000002061.html
- anchor: #n1307897
- Companies mentioned: オルビス株式会社、ポーラ・オルビスグループ、オルビス、@cosme OSAKA

Facts:
- During the period from July 15 (Wednesday) to July 21 (Tuesday), 2026
- Best Cosmetics, from January 2003 to November 2025
- As of December 2024
- As of December 22, 2025
- Price: ¥2,000 (¥2,200 including tax)
- Refill: 1,800 yen (1,980 yen including tax)
- Trial size: 1,100 yen (tax included

## Introducing a new fan-equipped vest designed specifically for sales professionals!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000746.000030981.html
- anchor: #n1307896
- Companies mentioned: はるやま商事株式会社、Makuake

Facts:
- [Price] From 11,550 yen (tax included)
- Estimated fan lifespan: approximately 3,000 hours

## AI Data has decided to introduce a white-label management OS model for the medical industry. Corporate management in the AI era: Why does AX need to be AI-ready? — The shift from “introducing chat AI” to “becoming a company where AI can work”

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000752.000040956.html
- anchor: #n1307895
- Companies mentioned: AIデータ株式会社、ChatGPT、Copilot、Gemin、Claude、Tokkyo.Ai

Facts:
- Capital: 100 million yen (capital reserves: 1.525 billion yen)
- More than 10,000 companies
- More than 1 million customers

## Applications open for the 4th cohort of “Zeroichi,” a student social entrepreneur acceleration program

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000765.000021621.html
- anchor: #n1307894
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ボーダレス・ジャパン、経済産業省、ゼロイチ実行委員会、スパイスファクトリー株式会社、株式会社 JOYCLE、ワオフル株式会社、Tomoshi Bito株式会社、ボーダレス・ブルキナファソ、アノサポ、ボーダレスアカデミー、一般社団法人インパクトスタートアップ協会

Facts:
- Approximately 700 students taking on social challenges applied
- To date, 53 people have been selected as “Zeroichi members”
- 20 people who passed the document and interview screening will participate in the “Zeroichi Step Program”
- The 10 selected participants will advance to the “Zeroichi Jump Program,” which runs for approximately 5 months
- Sales for fiscal 2025 reached 10.5 billion yen.

## A new collection inspired by the pop and cute candy world of “Wreck-It Ralph” will go on sale at ディズニーストア starting July 10 (Friday), with items rolling out sequentially

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000773.000002021.html
- anchor: #n1307893
- Companies mentioned: ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン株式会社、ディズニーストア、東京ディズニーリゾート

Facts:
- Plush key chain: 2,800 yen each
- Bag charm: 2,500 yen
- Shoulder bag: 5,500 yen
- Urupocha-chan plush: 2,200 yen each

## The “TV Anime Tougen Anki Lupica Collection Card” is set to launch on July 12 (Sunday)! Store bonuses and life-size panel displays also announced

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000773.000019676.html
- anchor: #n1307892
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アカツキ、秋田書店、日本テレビ

Facts:
- The manga series has surpassed 6 million copies in cumulative circulation.
- Release date: July 12 (Sunday), 2026 (tentative)
- 販売価格：1パック660円（税込）
- Number of types: 107 in total
- Display period: July 12 (Sunday)–August 16 (Sunday)
- Campaign period: July 12 (Sunday)–August 11 (Tuesday), 2026
- Number of winners: 10
- Established: June 2010

## An online lottery featuring the TV anime “WIND BREAKER” is now on sale

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000775.000016101.html
- anchor: #n1307891
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セガ フェイブ、Amazon、楽天ペイ、PayPay

Facts:
- On sale from 11:00 on July 3, 2026
- August 24, 2026, 23:59
- 1回770円(税込)
- Shipping: ¥660 (tax included; shipping is charged only on the first purchase)

## バナナ・リパブリック launches its new Summer 2026 collection

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000830.000011503.html
- anchor: #n1307890
- Companies mentioned: バナナ・リパブリック、ギャップジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- Utility vest (30,000 yen)
- Pleated Bermuda shorts (15,000 yen)
- Oversized poplin shirt (14,000 yen)
- Poplin tiered maxi skirt (18,000 yen)
- Crochet striped resort shirt (14,000 yen)
- Resort shirt jacket (30,000 yen)
- Mesh photojournalist vest (25,000 yen)

## Future recognized as a Bronze Ambassador Company under the “Femtech Ambassador Company” initiative

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000844.000004374.html
- anchor: #n1307889
- Companies mentioned: フューチャー株式会社、日本フェムテック協会、フューチャーアーキテクト株式会社、フューチャーグループ健康保険組合

Facts:
- In June 2026

## [Okinawa Prefecture × eiicon × Ryukyu Mirai] 10 startups from Okinawa and across Japan selected to participate in “Boost Up OKINAWA 2026,” an acceleration program launched in Okinawa!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000933.000037194.html
- anchor: #n1307888
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社eiicon、株式会社WALLTECH、株式会社ORION COSMETICS、株式会社LANDO、株式会社リュウェル、OYASAI株式会社、KAERU株式会社、株式会社チャレナジー、株式会社MI-ZA、ミックス&マッチ株式会社、株式会社Mobirta、株式会社MTG Ventures、エバーコネクト株式会社、株式会社EBILAB、岡野バルブ製造株式会社、琉球ミライ株式会社

Facts:
- 4 startups from Okinawa Prefecture
- 6 startups from across Japan
- The cumulative number of registered companies has topped 39,000

## A convenient urban tote with fast service is now available from UP-T!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000933.000066462.html
- anchor: #n1307887
- Companies mentioned: UP-T、丸井織物株式会社

Facts:
- Regular price: 1,507 yen (tax included)
- Tシャツ1枚1,100円（税込み）から

## Perfect for the office or going out! A new collection of cute, grown-up nail tips has arrived

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000936.000066462.html
- anchor: #n1307886
- Companies mentioned: 丸井織物株式会社、ミチネイル

Facts:
- 2,350 yen (tax included)

## <Qoo10 sandal sales rankings> Get ready to turn heads in sandals this summer! A bumper season for styles that will win over both casual and polished-fashion fans

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000972.000022933.html
- anchor: #n1307885
- Companies mentioned: eBay Japan合同会社、Qoo10、ウーフォス、NIKE、LOOKAST、GEMEIQ、menue、S-STYLE Qoo10店、LTD Online、GreenStore、MiRax Japan

Facts:
- Slip-on style with a cute, rounded silhouette and an 8 cm heel
- Data extraction period: May 24 (Sunday)–June 24 (Wednesday), 2026

## Eyewear brand Zoff’s first collaboration with the TV anime “ブルーロック” features frames with motifs inspired by “chains” and the characters’ “eyes”

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000990.000002864.html
- anchor: #n1307884
- Companies mentioned: Zoff、ブルーロック、株式会社インターメスティック、講談社、テレビ朝日

Facts:
- Over 60 million copies sold worldwide
- July 7, 2026
- Late January 2027

## [なか卯] A new kind of dessert with a “crisp, chewy, and cool” sensation! “Milk Kuzuko Ice,” made with generous chunks of fruit and milk, is here

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001057.000097263.html
- anchor: #n1307883
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社なか卯、なか卯

Facts:
- Planned for sale at 447 locations

## Tone down the darkness of your natural brows for a softer, healthier-looking look. The limited-edition “Shell Pink Beige” shade is here from “Usumayu Maker”

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001070.000002194.html
- anchor: #n1307882
- Companies mentioned: キス、株式会社伊勢半

Facts:
- ￥１，０００ each (tax included: ￥１，１００)

## “CLIP STUDIO PAINT” now integrates with production management systems used in professional manga and anime studios, accelerating adoption in professional production settings

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001130.000005223.html
- anchor: #n1307881
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セルシス、株式会社トムス・エンタテインメント

Facts:
- 全世界で6,000万人以上

## “Quiet Hour” to be introduced at Yamada Denki stores in Gunma Prefecture

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001136.000082557.html
- anchor: #n1307880
- Companies mentioned: ヤマダホールディングス、株式会社ヤマダデンキ

Facts:
- 19 stores in Gunma Prefecture
- 3 new stores in Kanagawa Prefecture

## 30kgの『生本まぐろ』を職人が目の前で豪快解体！激レア部位「カマトロ」「ほほ肉」も登場！かっぱ寿司、名古屋エリア新店オープンを記念し「国産生本まぐろ解体ショー」開催

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001159.000018731.html
- anchor: #n1307879
- Companies mentioned: かっぱ寿司、カッパ・クリエイト株式会社、コロワイドグループ

Facts:
- Fresh bluefin tuna, 30 kg each × 2 fish planned
- Seating capacity: 138

## 「プリティーシリーズ×サンリオキャラクターズ」の新作グッズがサンリオアニメストア 池袋P’PARCO店で販売開始！ コラボイラストを使用した豪華アイテムがラインナップ!!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001174.000012048.html
- anchor: #n1307878
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社A3、サンリオ

Facts:
- 14 sparkling pairs have come together.
- 1会計2,200円（税込）お買い上げごとに

## A movie screening for children with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their families, “Attaka Time at Aeon Cinema,” will be held at 3 theaters in August

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001289.000060567.html
- anchor: #n1307877
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イオンファンタジー、イオンエンターテイメント株式会社、ディズニー＆ピクサー

Facts:
- Around 70 family members took part
- Disability discount available: 1,000 yen
- 186 playground facilities nationwide

## 【ロイヤルパークホテル】夏休み限定！ ライブ感満載の鉄板焼食べ放題と中国料理オーダーブッフェが8月に登場。

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001347.000039557.html
- anchor: #n1307876
- Companies mentioned: ロイヤルパークホテル、三菱地所ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社、ロイヤルパークホテルズ

Facts:
- During the Bon holiday period from Aug. 8 (Sat.) to Aug. 16 (Sun.), 2026
- Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from Aug. 1 (Sat.) to Aug. 30 (Sun.), 2026, and Aug. 10 (Mon.) to Aug. 14 (Fri.)
- 11,000 yen per person
- Children (ages 4–12): ¥6,000
- 10,000 yen per person
- Children (ages 4–12): ¥5,000
- 25 hotels nationwide
- 6,397 rooms

## Fourth collaboration project featuring Myaku-Myaku, the official character of the Osaka-Kansai Expo: “Black Myaku-Myaku Collaboration Room” at Henn na Hotel and Henn na Resort & Spa

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001357.000005110.html
- anchor: #n1307875
- Companies mentioned: H.I.S.ホテルホールディングス株式会社、変なホテル大阪 なんば、変なホテル大阪 心斎橋、変なリゾート＆スパ 関西空港

Facts:
- From ¥21,000, including breakfast
- From ¥19,000, room only

## U-CAN announces its popular courses ranking for the first half of 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001479.000007628.html
- anchor: #n1307874
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユーキャン

Facts:
- Among approximately 140 correspondence courses in all
- *The top 30 ranking is based on the number of course applications submitted through the U-CAN website from January to May 2026.

## Pioneering human capital DX that connects “individual growth” with “business strategy,” and winning “HR OF THE YEAR 2026” at the BizReach Conference!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001555.000073077.html
- anchor: #n1307873
- Companies mentioned: キリンホールディングス株式会社、株式会社ビズリーチ、キリンビール株式会社、キリンビバレッジ株式会社、メルシャン株式会社、協和発酵バイオ株式会社

Facts:
- The award recognizes 10 companies that have achieved major organizational transformation.
- Across an organization of approximately 10,000 people spanning the group’s 5 major companies

## Just approximately 3 months after its renewed launch, “FANCL Mild Cleansing Oil” has won a total of 13 awards*2, including 4 top honors in the 3 major beauty magazines’ Best Cosmetics Awards*1!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001566.000017666.html
- anchor: #n1307872
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファンケル、富士経済

Facts:
- Approximately 3 months after its renewed launch
- 13 awards in total
- No. 1 in sales for 17 consecutive years
- 120mL
- 1,980 yen

## Collaboration begins with BIOTECHWORKS-H2 to promote the conversion of waste into hydrogen energy

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001576.000035668.html
- anchor: #n1307871
- Companies mentioned: 大東建託株式会社、株式会社BIOTECHWORKS-H2

Facts:
- Business offices in Tokyo (8 branches)
- Over 9 months
- Starting in May 2026
- Zero Emission Tokyo 2050

## JTB Group wins 10 awards, including an Excellence Award, at the 4th JATA SDGs Awards

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001583.000031978.html
- anchor: #n1307870
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JTB、株式会社JTBビジネストラベルソリューションズ、株式会社JTBグローバルマーケティング＆トラベル、沖縄JTB株式会社

Facts:
- 10 awards across the JTB Group
- The JTB Group submitted 21 entries
- 10 awards (7 last time)

## “Hyakka Ryouran: Kenki Chronicle” officially launches!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001644.000036635.html
- anchor: #n1307869
- Companies mentioned: CTW株式会社、G123、Amazon

Facts:
- Amazon gift cards totaling ¥100,000
- 100 winners in all
- Capital: 100 million yen

## A classic thick-cut potato chip, now even better! Enhanced savory meat flavor delivers even greater satisfaction: “Potato Chips The Thick Cut for Consomme Flavor”

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001877.000030525.html
- anchor: #n1307868
- Companies mentioned: カルビー株式会社

Facts:
- Net weight: 55g
- Price: Open (approximately ¥150 including tax)

## freee launches “freee HR and Labor Year-End Adjustment Plan” and a campaign offering the first year free

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002107.000006428.html
- anchor: #n1307867
- Companies mentioned: freee株式会社、税理士法人アトラス 総合事務所

Facts:
- 30 sheets or more
- More than 100 pieces

## Recruitment begins for exhibitors at the 61st Daijob Career Fair, with a special area for the hospitality industry

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002116.000005089.html
- anchor: #n1307866
- Companies mentioned: ヒューマンリソシア株式会社、ヒューマンホールディングス株式会社、Daijob.com、Working Abroad

Facts:
- To be held in Akihabara, Tokyo, on Sept. 4, 2026 (Fri.)
- Expected attendance exceeds 500
- 100% said, “There were candidates we would want to hire”
- 98% of attendees said they were “interested in changing jobs”
- Companies have used the service more than 12,000 times across 27 countries worldwide
- The cumulative number of registered users has reached 910,000

## A new FuRyu figure brand, “Muchuto,” that warms the heart and makes it flutter♥ Its “cute and captivating” prize products begin rolling out in July

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002266.000005167.html
- anchor: #n1307865
- Companies mentioned: フリュー株式会社、Crypton Future Media, INC.、KADOKAWA、アスキー・メディアワークス、OIP2

Facts:
- Overall height: approx. 23cm
- Approximately 20 cm tall
- Approximately 20.5 cm tall
- Approximately 19 cm tall

## [ホテル近鉄ユニバーサル・シティ] Celebrating its 25th anniversary with a 3-day limited-time event and special offers filled with “thank you”

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002271.000023303.html
- anchor: #n1307864
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社近鉄・都ホテルズ、ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン、ホテル近鉄ユニバーサル・シティ、セサミストリート

Facts:
- 25th anniversary
- Available for 3 days only
- Adults (junior high school students and older): ¥6,500
- 3,000 yen for elementary school students
- Ages 4 to under elementary school age: 1,000 yen
- All-you-can-drink alcohol (2-hour limit): 2,000 yen
- Approximately 1 minute on foot from ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン

## [Tanigawadake Yoho and LUCY Oze Hatamachi] New KEEN original goods let you enjoy the nature of Mt. Tanigawa and Oze!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002365.000033064.html
- anchor: #n1307863
- Companies mentioned: キーン・ジャパン、谷川岳ヨッホ by 星野リゾート、LUCY尾瀬鳩待 by 星野リゾート、KEEN、星野リゾート、LUCY

Facts:
- Price: 2,860 yen (tax included)
- [Price] ¥1,000 per session
- 料金 ：1泊 14,050円〜

## [リーガロイヤルホテル東京] “U-35” bottle-keep plan, a special privilege for those aged 35 and under

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002403.000016682.html
- anchor: #n1307862
- Companies mentioned: リーガロイヤルホテル東京、セラーバー、季の美、桜尾、CHIVAS REGAL TAKUMI RESERVE

Facts:
- 28,000 yen
- 4 months
- ¥500 per glass

## Manga artist 絹田みや, known for “A Person Who Was a Friend,” adapts the opening of novelist 青山ヱリ’s latest book, “その名前をいつか,” into a manga!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002415.000004702.html
- anchor: #n1307861
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社朝日新聞出版、note

Facts:
- List price: 1,870 yen (base price 1,700 yen + 10% tax)
- Format: B6 paperback, 288 pages

## マイナビ総合研究所 announces its survey on follow-up support for prospective hires

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002451.000002955.html
- anchor: #n1307860
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マイナビ、マイナビ総合研究所

Facts:
- Survey of 1,936 people in their 1st–3rd years of working
- “Informal job offer ceremony (60.4%)”
- “Meetups and social events with prospective hires (50.2%)”
- “Sharing company newsletters and materials (83.0%)”
- “Company tours and factory visits (80.1%)” and “Meetups and social events with senior employees (80.1%)”
- Among employees at small companies, 87.8% said they had a positive impression
- Large companies (75.4%)
- 24.2% said their level of satisfaction had increased after the follow-up support
- 22.4% reported a higher level of satisfaction

## [ルイ·ヴィトン] Launches new women’s fashion jewelry that creates a feminine, glamorous look

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002523.000060591.html
- anchor: #n1307859
- Companies mentioned: ルイ·ヴィトン、ルイ・ヴィトン ジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- Price: ¥72,600
- Price: ¥58,300
- Price: ¥53,900
- Price: ¥51,700
- Founded in 1854

## New “Anime CG Practical Program” connecting anime production sites with learning launches in collaboration with 株式会社カラー

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002698.000000496.html
- anchor: #n1307858
- Companies mentioned: デジタルハリウッド株式会社、株式会社カラー

Facts:
- A program with 4 sessions
- To be held over 2 months
- From mid-October to late December

## [アロフト・バイ・マリオット東京銀座] Experience the “Whisky Journey” in Ginza and savor the philosophy of ニッカウヰスキー founder 竹鶴政孝

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002759.000011305.html
- anchor: #n1307857
- Companies mentioned: マリオット・インターナショナル、ニッカウヰスキー、アロフト・バイ・マリオット東京銀座

Facts:
- Through July 31, 2026
- 3 types of whisky

## 山本周五郎’s “Ikiteiru Genpachi,” a tale of samurai pride, to become a film starring 山﨑賢人! Major reprint and special cover announced

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002955.000047877.html
- anchor: #n1307856
- Companies mentioned: 新潮社、山本周五郎、山﨑賢人、木村大作

Facts:
- 【List price】¥649 (tax included)
- Shincho Bunko, 336 pages

## [アストラエ・オラティオ] To exhibit for the first time at Comic Market 108, one of the world’s largest anime, comics and games festivals! Sample images from the official art book released on the official X account to mark its production

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003015.000001868.html
- anchor: #n1307855
- Companies mentioned: NC Corporation、Dynamis One、アストラエ・オラティオ

Facts:
- Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Sunday, August 16

## —資生堂ジャパン survey release— From the “aesthetics of striving” to the “aesthetics of taking it easy” —Natural, smart routines chosen by adult women in the Reiwa era—

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003146.000005794.html
- anchor: #n1307854
- Companies mentioned: 資生堂、資生堂ジャパン、プリオール

Facts:
- 1 in 2 adult women are employed
- 約8割（77％）が通勤・通学以外で週に1日以上外出していることがわかりました
- 1 in 3 people have “canceled an outing” because getting ready was a hassle
- The aspect of their appearance they are most concerned about in social interactions is “the impression their face makes (28%)”
- “Light and natural coverage (87%)”
- 54.2% said they “find going out a hassle”
- 66% favor an emphasis on “efficiency”
- For makeup, 87% prefer “a natural, light finish” over “beautiful, flawless coverage”
- New trials increase 25%
- Sales: 19% year over year

## Ahead of the TV anime premiere of Red River! An interview with Hiroki Nanami and Chie Shinohara appears in issue 15 of “Sho-Comi”!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003753.000013640.html
- anchor: #n1307853
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社小学館、日本テレビ、BS日テレ、VAP

Facts:
- Special price: ¥510 (tax included)
- List price: [Volumes 1 and 2] ¥3,520 each (tax included)

## <For 2 days only> Michelin-starred for 7 consecutive years! Shinjuku’s hard-to-book restaurant “鈴なり” comes to ホテルニューオータニ幕張

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003791.000014571.html
- anchor: #n1307852
- Companies mentioned: ホテルニューオータニ幕張、鈴なり、なだ万、ミシュランガイド東京、東京割烹てるなり

Facts:
- Awarded 1 Michelin star for 7 consecutive years in ミシュランガイド東京
- Honed his craft for 13 years at the prestigious Japanese restaurant なだ万
- Fresh sea urchin steamed egg custard with crab roe and shark fin sauce (※ ¥14,000 course)
- 釜炊き rice with corn and dried sweetfish (※ ¥14,000 course)
- Lunch 11:30–14:30 (L.O.) ¥8,500
- Dinner 17:30–20:00 (L.O.) ¥14,000
- 村田明彦のお料理教室＆トークショー《予約制》 2026年7月26日（日）11:00～14:00 1名さま ￥11,000

## Experience life as a pastry chef in Kichijoji! “Kids’ Cake Class,” a parent-child event perfect for making summer vacation memories, will be held on August 2 (Sunday)!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004190.000005113.html
- anchor: #n1307851
- Companies mentioned: 東急ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社、吉祥寺エクセルホテル東急

Facts:
- Sunday, August 2, 2026
- 8 minutes on foot
- 15 minutes
- 20 pairs (40 people)
- 8,000 yen
- Plus ¥2,500
- 12% service charge
- Consumption tax: 10%

## 【ニッコースタイル名古屋】Named a Tripadvisor® “2026 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotel”

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004285.000002213.html
- anchor: #n1307850
- Companies mentioned: ニッコースタイル名古屋、Tripadvisor、TRUNK COFFEE、Nikko Style

Facts:
- Ranked No. 13 in the “Popular” category in Japan
- Ranked No. 1 among hotels in Nagoya
- The rooms are square and measure 30㎡

## A seminar titled “Key Points of the 2026 Amendments to the Personal Information Protection Act and Their Impact on Practice and Points to Note,” led by attorney Tomomi Hioki of 長島・大野・常松法律事務所, will be held on August 5 (Wednesday)!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004553.000032407.html
- anchor: #n1307849
- Companies mentioned: 長島・大野・常松法律事務所、新社会システム総合研究所、SSK

Facts:
- 2026 Amendments to the Personal Information Protection Act
- Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Personal information of children under 16

## Nanako Sato to release a 7-inch single on November 3 featuring 2 elusive collaborations with Ryuichi Sakamoto and Motoharu Sano!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004981.000019470.html
- anchor: #n1307848
- Companies mentioned: 日本コロムビア株式会社、NIPPONOPHONE、Gearbox Records

Facts:
- Price: ¥2,420 (¥2,200 before tax)

## 大阪・愛知・東京の3都市を闊歩！ツートライブ漫才ツアー『闊歩旅‘26』10月より開催

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005149.000029501.html
- anchor: #n1307847
- Companies mentioned: ツートライブ、吉本興業株式会社、FANYチケット、ぴあ、ローソン

Facts:
- A comedy tour launched to mark the group’s 15th anniversary
- The comedy tour “闊歩旅” enters its 4th year this year
- The tour opens with the Osaka performance on October 18, 2026 (Sunday)
- チケットは7月3日(金)11:00よりFANYチケットにて先行受付を開始
- 7月10日(金)10:00よりFANY一般販売を開始します
- Ticket prices: ¥3,500 in advance / ¥4,000 on the day

## GMOインターネット to exhibit as a top sponsor at “JANOG58 Meeting in Matsuyama,” Japan’s largest-scale network technology conference

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005431.000000136.html
- anchor: #n1307846
- Companies mentioned: GMOインターネット、GMOインターネットグループ、JANOG、NTT、NTT東日本、NTT西日本、QTnet、NVIDIA

Facts:
- 400Gbps（1秒間に400ギガビット=50ギガバイトのデータ転送が可能な超高速通信規格）
- Ranked 37th globally and 6th in Japan
- Capital: 500 million yen
- Capital: 5 billion yen

## ～ イオンの冷凍食品専門店「＠ＦＲＯＺＥＮ」 ～ ＭＡＣＡＰＲＥＳＳＯの話題の商品第２弾として、“太っちょマカロン ピスタチオ＆チョコ”を新発売！

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005948.000007505.html
- anchor: #n1307845
- Companies mentioned: イオンリテール、ＭＡＣＡＰＲＥＳＳＯ、イオン東北

Facts:
- Price: ¥398 before tax
- ¥429.84 including tax
- 19 AEON frozen food specialty stores, “＠ＦＲＯＺＥＮ”

## 【JAF Aomori】 JAF roadside assistance vehicles to be exhibited at the Hakkoda Maru Port Festa! Free child safety license cards will also be issued!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007258.000010088.html
- anchor: #n1307844
- Companies mentioned: JAF、一般社団法人日本自動車連盟、特定非営利活動法人 あおもりみなとクラブ

Facts:
- For 2 days, July 11 (Saturday) and 12 (Sunday)
- 10:00～15:00

## Publication of “Why Have Birds Chosen the City? An Illustrated Guide to Watching Urban Birds,” exploring the secrets of birds living in cities

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007486.000005875.html
- anchor: #n1307843
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社山と溪谷社、株式会社インプレスホールディングス、文一総合出版、日本鳥学会、都市鳥研究会、講談社、くもん出版、福音館、長良川鉄道、環境省

Facts:
- All 45 species
- List price: 1,980 yen
- 128 full-color pages

## The August issue of Nakayoshi goes on sale July 3! Double new series launch: “First Love and Blue Lies” and “Galjical Nina”! Includes a special “Nakayoshi Horror Special” bonus to thrill and chill you★

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008614.000001719.html
- anchor: #n1307842
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社講談社、ポラリスCOMICS

Facts:
- Price: 660 yen (tax included)
- TV anime adaptation in 2027
- All 11 comic volumes are now on sale

## 【Gakken Group childcare worker training school】Hands-on “Future Childcare Worker Workshop” to be held for high school students

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009147.000002535.html
- anchor: #n1307841
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社学研ホールディングス、株式会社学研ココファン、学研アカデミー 保育士養成コース

Facts:
- A 3-session program with free admission
- A curriculum that enables students to obtain childcare worker certification in as little as 2 years
- Consolidated subsidiaries: 82 companies (fiscal year ended September 2025)
- Date of incorporation: March 31, 1947
- Capital: ¥19,817 million
- Revenue: ¥199.1 billion

## The August issue of Monthly Comic Flapper goes on sale Friday, July 3, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019631.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1307840
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA

Facts:
- List price: ¥730 (¥664 before tax)
- Release date: July 3, 2026 (Fri.)

## 7月15日（水）〜阪急うめだ本店でミキハウスPOP-UP開催｜夏休みの親子おでかけに、阪急限定アイテム・日本モチーフ小物・伝統工芸体験が集結

- Published: 2026-07-03T10:58:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000003837.html
- anchor: #n1307778
- Companies mentioned: ミキハウス、三起商行株式会社、阪急うめだ本店、HANKYU HANSHIN E-STORE、HANKYUこどもカレッジ、阪急電鉄

Facts:
- 期間中、16,500円（税込）以上お買いあげのお客さまに、キャラクターがかわいい「竹うちわ」をおひとつプレゼントいたします。
- ● Hand towel: 26cm × 26cm Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
- ● Socks: Sizes 9-10㎝, 11-13㎝, 13-15㎝, 15-17㎝ Price: ¥2,200 (tax included)
- Kids’ camera (recommended age: 3 and up) Price: ¥8,800 (tax included)
- Character acrylic keychains Price: ¥1,650 each (tax included)
- ■ Puffy stickers Price: ①–④, ¥1,430 each (tax included)
- Participation fee: ¥3,300 per person (tax included)
- ◇ Capital: ¥2,030 million

## “Co-Hatching Day 2026 Summer,” an in-person event on business creation and organizational transformation, to be held on Friday, July 31, at DNP Plaza (Ichigaya, Tokyo)

- Published: 2026-07-03T10:58:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000074247.html
- anchor: #n1307777
- Companies mentioned: michinaru株式会社、日本山村硝子株式会社、大日本印刷株式会社

Facts:
- Friday, July 31, 2026
- Participation fee (¥2,000)

## A cafe break surrounded by greenery｜Afternoon tea plan launches at 青いナポリ イン ザ パーク in Tennoji Park’s Tenshiba, Osaka

- Published: 2026-07-03T10:58:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000443.000025087.html
- anchor: #n1307779
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バルニバービ、青いナポリ イン ザ パーク

Facts:
- “AONAPO de AFTERNOON TEA” ¥3,850 per person
- Limited to 5 groups on weekdays; reservations required
- 90 minutes of free-flow tea