# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-07 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 8 of 11

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 971 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 40 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Hyundai Motor Group’s hydrogen and robotics technologies support Genesis Magma Racing’s debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000328.000095868.html
- anchor: #n1347362
- Companies mentioned: Hyundai Motor Group、Genesis Magma Racing、Hyundai Motor Company、Kia Corporation、Hyundai Mobis

Facts:
- Both of the 2 cars that competed finished the race
- ハイパーカーに使用されるタイヤは1本あたり約13kgに達し
- レース中には1台あたり最大56本のタイヤを取り扱います
- “X-ble Shoulder” reduces the load on pit crew members’ shoulder joints by up to 60%
- By reducing muscle activity in the anterior and lateral deltoids by approximately 30%
- By integrating steer-by-wire technology into each wheel, the wheels can rotate independently by up to 90 degrees
- Serves as a practical 160-horsepower utility vehicle
- The “XCIENT Fuel Cell Truck,” the world’s first mass-produced hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty truck, currently has a total of 175 units operating across 5 European countries
- Cumulative distance traveled has exceeded 21.8 million km

## 【KRP Festival × Otsuka Electronics】“See it, feel it, find excitement here” event to be held

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000334.000030270.html
- anchor: #n1347361
- Companies mentioned: 京都リサーチパーク株式会社、大塚電子株式会社

Facts:
- For ２ days, Friday, July 24 and Saturday, 25
- Approximately 25 diverse events
- Capacity: 12 people per session
- Friday, July 24, 2026

## Online pill prescription service “スマルナ” adds medication tracking feature

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000341.000021661.html
- anchor: #n1347360
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ネクイノ、スマルナ

Facts:
- The スマルナ app has surpassed 1.3 million cumulative downloads

## STORES and ジグザグ form business partnership in cross-border e-commerce, enhancing the cross-border e-commerce features of “旅アト” with “WorldShopping BIZ for Cart”

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000343.000018480.html
- anchor: #n1347359
- Companies mentioned: STORES、ジグザグ、株式会社ジグザグ、STORES 株式会社、WorldShopping、WorldShopping BIZ、WorldShopping BIZ for Cart

Facts:
- The number of international visitors to Japan in 2025 (*1) reached a record 42.68 million
- Spending by international visitors to Japan (*1) also reached a record ¥9.4559 trillion, up 16.4% year over year
- Launch is scheduled for July 7, 2026
- Provides WorldShopping BIZ to more than 3000 e-commerce sites
- 16 patents granted in the cross-border e-commerce field (10 in Japan and 6 overseas)
- 15,793 reviews and a high rating of 4.4/5.0 on overseas review site “Trustpilot” (as of June 6, 2026)
- Capital: ¥410 million (as of the end of May 2026)

## “うまか市場” market-style seafood BBQ event “Pop-up! Hamayaki Umaka Market” sets sail at イオンモール高知 in Kochi Prefecture! Limited-time event from July １０! Also suitable for beer garden visits!

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000344.000110396.html
- anchor: #n1347358
- Companies mentioned: イオンモール高知、うまか市場

Facts:
- Approximately 72 seats
- House specialty: fatty tuna and takuan roll, made with wild-caught tuna, 590 yen
- Taste comparison featuring wild-caught bluefin tuna, 990 yen
- Large fresh rock oyster, 990 yen
- Sanriku grilled oysters (approximately 1 kg), 1,900 yen
- Limited quantity and fishing season: Sanriku sea urchin, 660 yen
- Limited quantity and fishing season: Hokkaido sea urchin, 990 yen
- Umaka seafood rice bowl, 2,900 yen
- 三-variety rice bowl, 2,900 yen
- Wild-caught tuna rice bowl, 2,400 yen
- Negitoro and salmon roe rice bowl, 1,900 yen
- Large serving: +¥200

## 【Weekdays in July-August only】Group bookings for 20 or more people get a great deal! At “BBQ DAYS 市川コルトンプラザ,” organizers go free and ice pops are given away when temperatures exceed 30℃! Also an ideal beer garden venue in Chiba

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000349.000110396.html
- anchor: #n1347357
- Companies mentioned: LH株式会社、BBQ DAYS 市川コルトンプラザ

Facts:
- Group bookings for 20 or more
- When the high temperature exceeds 30℃
- One organizer’s admission fee (¥1,800) is free
- Can accommodate up to 152 people
- A great-value plan is available for ¥3,500

## 【7月〜8月限定】最大120名・貸切OK「BBQ DAYS青葉の森公園」で、30℃超でポッキンアイスプレゼントキャンペーン開催！！千葉でビアガーデン・ビヤガーデン会場にも最適

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000350.000110396.html
- anchor: #n1347356
- Companies mentioned: LH株式会社、BBQ DAYS、ポッキンアイス

Facts:
- Days when the Japan Meteorological Agency's announced high temperature exceeded 30°C
- A great-value plan is available for ¥3,500
- For groups of 20 or more using the no-gear plan
- Discount equal to the organizer's usage fee (1,800 yen)

## [July–August only] Up to 160 guests; private bookings welcome. Order food at “BBQ DAYSトナリエつくばクレオ” and get free shaved ice! A great beer garden venue in Tsukuba.

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000351.000110396.html
- anchor: #n1347355
- Companies mentioned: LH株式会社、BBQ DAYS、トナリエつくばクレオ

Facts:
- Accommodates up to 160 guests
- A great-value plan is available for ¥3,500
- 1人当り肉重量目安：約380g

## [A 5-minute walk from JR Tsudanuma Station!] Up to 192 guests; private bookings welcome. Group early-bird discount now available at “BBQ DAYS津田沼ビート”! A great beer garden venue in Chiba.

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000352.000110396.html
- anchor: #n1347354
- Companies mentioned: LH株式会社、BBQ DAYS

Facts:
- Accommodates up to 192 guests
- [Groups of 20 or more]
- Sparkling wine for toasting (3300 yen/bottle)
- Head-on shrimp (490 yen each)
- Discount equal to the organizer's usage fee (1800 yen)
- A great-value plan is available for ¥3,500
- Economy Set (all-you-can-drink and usage fee included): 4,900 yen
- Standard Set (all-you-can-drink and usage fee included): 5,600 yen
- Premium Set (all-you-can-drink and usage fee included): 7,500 yen
- 550 yen for an additional 30 minutes
- Approx. 300g of meat
- 1人当り肉重量目安：約380g

## [A 1-minute walk from Shin-Yurigaoka Station!] Up to 196 guests; private bookings welcome. Group early-bird discount now available at “BBQ DAYS新百合ヶ丘エルミロード”! A great beer garden venue in Kawasaki.

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000353.000110396.html
- anchor: #n1347353
- Companies mentioned: LH株式会社、BBQ DAYS

Facts:
- Accommodates up to 196 guests
- [Groups of 20 or more]
- Sparkling wine for toasting (3300 yen/bottle)
- Head-on shrimp (490 yen each)
- Discount equal to the organizer's usage fee (1800 yen)
- A great-value plan is available for ¥3,500
- Approx. 300g of meat
- Approx. 380g of meat
- Economy Set (all-you-can-drink and usage fee included): 4,900 yen
- Standard Set (all-you-can-drink and usage fee included): 5,600 yen
- Premium Set (all-you-can-drink and usage fee included): 7,500 yen
- 550 yen for an additional 30 minutes

## A case study of “JRE Ads” at “大成有楽不動産”: What condominium ad campaign achieved a contract rate about 3 times higher? (favy case study)

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000354.000016506.html
- anchor: #n1347352
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社favy、大成有楽不動産株式会社、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、大成建設グループ、JRE Ads

Facts:
- Contract rate reached about 3 times the level of other media
- The number of contracts through JRE Ads accounted for 20% or more of the total for the property
- As of October, 7 months after sales began, sales progress was less than half of the plan

## [A 30-second walk from JR Ryogoku Station] Up to 200 guests; private bookings welcome. Group early-bird discount now available at “BBQ DAYS両国”! A great beer garden venue in Tokyo.

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000354.000110396.html
- anchor: #n1347351
- Companies mentioned: LH株式会社、BBQ DAYS 両国

Facts:
- Accommodates up to 200 guests
- [Groups of 20 or more]
- Sparkling wine for toasting (3300 yen/bottle)
- Head-on shrimp (490 yen each)
- Discount equal to the organizer's usage fee (1800 yen)
- 550 yen for an additional 30 minutes
- Economy Set (all-you-can-drink and usage fee included) 5,200 yen
- Standard Set (all-you-can-drink and usage fee included) 5,900 yen
- Premium Set (all-you-can-drink and usage fee included) 7,800 yen
- 1人当り肉重量目安：約380g

## [Right by Yokosuka-Chuo Station!] Up to 160 guests; private bookings welcome. Family support campaign now underway at “BBQ TERRACE横須賀モアーズシティ”! A great beer garden venue in Yokosuka.

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000355.000110396.html
- anchor: #n1347350
- Companies mentioned: LH株式会社、BBQ TERRACE横須賀モアーズシティ、BBQ DAYS

Facts:
- Accommodates up to 160 guests
- A great-value plan is available for ¥3,500
- Discount equal to the organizer's usage fee (1,800 yen)
- 1人当り肉重量目安：約380g

## Don't let training end when the session is over! Enfactory and TeamBox will jointly hold a webinar on July 29 to develop next-generation leaders, connecting cross-boundary learning to behavioral change and organizational transformation.

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000356.000025659.html
- anchor: #n1347349
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エンファクトリー、株式会社チームボックス、全日本空輸（ANA）、リクルート、オールアバウト、JASDAQ

Facts:
- 2026年7月29日（水）13:00から
- Program details (60 minutes)
- 3 months, about 1 day per week
- 3 months, about 20 hours in total
- 3–6 months, about 1 day per week

## Inaba Pet Food: Your dog or cat could appear on a popular ファミマTV show! Entries are now open for the 2nd round of videos for “わんにゃんお宅訪問 with ちゅ〜る”!

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000383.000058165.html
- anchor: #n1347348
- Companies mentioned: いなばペットフード株式会社、いなば食品グループ、ファミリーマート、ファミマTV

Facts:
- 募集期間：2026年7月7日（火）〜9月14日（月）
- 配信期間 ：2026年9月15日（火）〜11月23日（月・祝）の朝・昼
- ファミマTV locations nationwide (about 11,300 stores)

## Two new products are arriving from the new tobacco style Nordic Spirit: “Tropical Mix Medium” and “Cool Mint Strong”

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000386.000031450.html
- anchor: #n1347347
- Companies mentioned: JT、日本たばこ産業株式会社

Facts:
- Approximately 30 minutes
- ¥500 (tax included)
- 14 pouches (standard)

## The water-based color base nax E-CUBE WB, which has led the automotive refinishing industry's shift to water-based products, has been revamped as nax E-CUBE WBX based on customer feedback

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000402.000007223.html
- anchor: #n1347346
- Companies mentioned: 日本ペイント株式会社、日本ペイントホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- Sequentially from July 2026
- 0.2L, 1L, 4L

## Action Stage “エリオスライジングヒーローズ” -New Dawn- to stream live exclusively on DMM TV!

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000416.000122725.html
- anchor: #n1347345
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社DMM.com、DMM TV

Facts:
- 4-performance set
- Each performance: 4,000 yen (tax included)
- Each 2-performance set: 7,500 yen (tax included)
- 4-performance set: 14,400 yen (tax included)
- 60.12 million members

## [New product] Where do you put your cooking chopsticks while preparing a meal? A spoon rest solves the problem of where to set them down.

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000417.000077335.html
- anchor: #n1347344
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シービージャパン、atomico

Facts:
- Price: ¥660
- The product measures 13.7cm × 7.2cm
- Heat-resistant up to 200°C
- Launched in July 2026

## Make outings more comfortable from summer through fall. KiU unveils its “EASY DAYS Collection.”

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000422.000058622.html
- anchor: #n1347343
- Companies mentioned: KiU、株式会社ワールドパーティー

Facts:
- Price: ¥3,850 (tax included)
- Price: ¥4,400 (tax included)
- Price: ¥4,950 (tax included)
- Price: ¥3,190 (tax included)
- Price: ¥2,750 (tax included)
- UV protection rate of 97% or higher (UPF50+)
- Established: September 1985

## Forval wins contract for “SME DX Support Services (support for improving business processes through digital implementation)” in 静岡市, Shizuoka Prefecture

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000426.000104276.html
- anchor: #n1347342
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォーバル、静岡市

Facts:
- Established: September 18, 1980 (Showa 55).

## [BUZZ × 日本工学院八王子専門学校] 6 dance performance students appointed as BUZZ special student ambassadors! The next generation of dancers selected through auditions get started

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000426.000141380.html
- anchor: #n1347341
- Companies mentioned: BUZZ、BUZZ GROUP、日本工学院八王子専門学校、avex、PROJECT B

Facts:
- More than 90 rental studios, primarily in the Kanto region
- 388 rooms in total
- More than 250,000 monthly users
- Total membership surpasses 400,000
- 15 years of dance experience
- 16 years of dance experience
- 17 years of dance experience
- 14 years of dance experience
- 11 years of dance experience

## The first JLL project! A complete set of Matsusaka beef leather wallets has arrived: a billfold, coin purse and card holder

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000430.000006293.html
- anchor: #n1347340
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 食文化、バンビ、うまいもんドットコム、JLL Japan Livestock Leather

Facts:
- Matsusaka beef raised for more than 30 months
- Designed to hold 30 100-yen coins
- Holds 3 cards on one side, or 6 across both sides

## 男子プロゴルフ大改革の幕開け！JGTO公認・阿久津未来也選手会長による音声番組『バディラジ』が本日7月7日よりVoicyでスタート。冠協賛はカーセブン

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000436.000021111.html
- anchor: #n1347339
- Companies mentioned: Voicy、JGTO、カーセブン、株式会社カーセブン デジフィールド

Facts:
- Starting Tuesday, July 7, 2026
- 週1回10〜15分

## 親子で"かわいい"をシェアしよう！mezzo piano(メゾ ピアノ)からベリエちゃんファンへ贈る特別なアイテムが7月10日(金)より発売

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000458.000066361.html
- anchor: #n1347338
- Companies mentioned: mezzo piano(メゾ ピアノ)、ベリエちゃん、ナルミヤ・インターナショナル、メゾピアノ ジュニア・ポンポネット ジュニア、ナルミヤオンライン、高島屋、東武、そごう、伊勢丹、三越、丸井今井、阪急、山陽百貨店、天満屋、井筒屋、山形屋、鶴屋

Facts:
- Strawberry quilt 2-way tote bag ¥14,080 (tax included)
- Strawberry quilt diaper pouch with shoulder strap ¥7,700 (tax included)
- Strawberry quilt multi-purpose maternity and health record case ¥11,880 (tax included)
- ３-piece gauze handkerchief set ¥2,200 (tax included)
- Gauze blanket ¥4,400 (tax included)
- [Box included] 2-way romper and bib set ¥11,880 (tax included)
- Strawberry quilted sleeper ¥10,780 (tax included)
- July 10, 2026 (Friday)

## 【Top Platinum Rank】VISIONARY JAPAN, a rapidly growing AI × IT company with 381 employees and sales exceeding ¥2.7 billion just 4 years after its founding, renews its White Company Certification. A behind-the-scenes look at the organizational practices that earned perfect scores in all 5 categories

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000464.000039303.html
- anchor: #n1347337
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人日本次世代企業普及機構、株式会社VISIONARY JAPAN

Facts:
- Revenue: ¥2,747.13 million
- 70 assessment criteria
- 687 companies to date

## 【Setagaya Ward, Tokyo】Addressing the challenge of employee isolation in remote work environments. 株式会社itoq earns White Company Certification (Gold) by operating a unit system and expanding employee development.

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000466.000039303.html
- anchor: #n1347336
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社itoq、一般財団法人日本次世代企業普及機構

Facts:
- A total of 687 companies have received this certification.
- A rigorous review criteria covering no fewer than 70 items

## 【10th consecutive year】株式会社TMJ renews its White Company Certification! High marks for its new “Human × AI BPO” concept to raise the value of people in the AI era and for its overhaul of human resources systems

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000467.000039303.html
- anchor: #n1347335
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TMJ、一般財団法人日本次世代企業普及機構、ホワイト財団

Facts:
- Strict assessment criteria covering 70 items
- A cumulative total of 687 companies have received this certification

## A list of outstanding companies that demonstrate “peace of mind even after joining.” 24 companies, including パナソニック コネクト and GMOサイバーセキュリティ, renew their July 2026 White Company Certification!

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000473.000039303.html
- anchor: #n1347334
- Companies mentioned: パナソニック コネクト、GMOサイバーセキュリティ、株式会社コアスタッフィング、株式会社SceneLive、辰巳電子工業株式会社、三鷹ハートフル矯正歯科医院、大和財託株式会社、ウェアラ株式会社、医療法人えがおの会、株式会社エムジェイテック、エンライズソリューション株式会社、沖縄テクノス株式会社、川本鋼材株式会社、進工業株式会社、つばさモビリティ株式会社、TERAMOTO社会保険労務士法人、株式会社トレス、日本継手株式会社、日本トライスタイル株式会社、フィジオマキナ株式会社、株式会社freemova、有限会社モトハウスアルファ、株式会社UPF、LIJ株式会社、ワンパーソン株式会社

Facts:
- As of July 2026, a cumulative total of approximately 687 companies have received certification

## 【青山芸術】【設計事務所向け/無料DXツール】"脱・エクセル管理" 設計事務所の経営管理がこう変わる──アーキタッグ「プロジェクト管理ツール」紹介セミナー vol.2

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000491.000071141.html
- anchor: #n1347333
- Companies mentioned: アーキタッグ、株式会社青山芸術、パーソルテンプスタッフ株式会社

Facts:
- One of Japan’s largest networks for design professionals, “アーキタッグ” (6,000 registered companies and 50,000 people)

## 【Aoyama Geijutsu】【Free anonymous participation for design firms】Is “M&A has nothing to do with us” really true? Explaining 5 misconceptions about M&A and business succession, and how to proceed with construction-sector M&A

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000492.000071141.html
- anchor: #n1347332
- Companies mentioned: パーソルテンプスタッフ株式会社、株式会社青山芸術、アーキタッグ、メルカリ、ゴールドマン・サックス、ドイツ銀行グループ

Facts:
- アーキタッグ: 6,000 companies
- A platform of 50,000 people

## 東北電力、Helpfeel導入でカスタマーセンター入電量を約20％削減 AIによるカスタマーセンター自動化に向け、ナレッジ構築を推進

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000498.000027275.html
- anchor: #n1347331
- Companies mentioned: 東北電力、株式会社Helpfeel、Helpfeel

Facts:
- Call volume fell by approximately 20%
- Monthly usage has stabilized at 160,000 page views
- A customer base of more than 6 million accounts for low-voltage electricity contracts
- Organic traffic from browser searches grew to 32 times its previous level
- Implemented at more than 900 sites (as of April 2026)

## Using AI for R&D and intellectual property information—challenging for general-purpose AI alone: Free validation program opens for 17 growth industries【リーガルテック株式会社】

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000498.000042056.html
- anchor: #n1347330
- Companies mentioned: リーガルテック株式会社、リーガルテックグループ株式会社

Facts:
- 17 growth industries
- Usage period: Set in consultation (guide: 2–4 weeks)
- Capital and other funds: ¥379 million

## TKC National Association, comprising 11,600 tax accountants and certified public accountants, holds national officers’ conference on tax accounting firms that will thrive in the AI era

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000514.000018852.html
- anchor: #n1347329
- Companies mentioned: TKC全国会、株式会社TKC

Facts:
- To be held July 16–17, 2026
- 53rd TKC National Association Officers’ Conference
- Number of employees: 2,964 (consolidated)
- Consolidated revenue: ¥83.4 billion

## 【コアミックス新刊】ゼノンコミックス 7/7（火）発売！

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000515.000124073.html
- anchor: #n1347328
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コアミックス、コアミックス

Facts:
- July 7, 2026
- 4 new Zenon Comics releases

## 【Taking place Aug. 6】Now accepting applications for the student-only “KBIC Lab Tour 2026.”

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000517.000033548.html
- anchor: #n1347327
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ツクリエ、IBM、株式会社Space Quarters、アデリープランニング株式会社、株式会社Zrek、株式会社ファーストスクリーニング、かわさき新産業創造センター

Facts:
- Capacity
- Eligible participants

## Popular sea creatures such as dumbo octopuses and jellyfish are now available as goods from 『大人の図鑑®︎』

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000531.000042497.html
- anchor: #n1347326
- Companies mentioned: ブルーミング中西株式会社、大人の図鑑®︎、ハンカチーフギャラリー

Facts:
- Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
- Price: ¥2,200 (tax included)

## The film 『鬼の花嫁』 is set for release on Blu-ray and DVD on Friday, October 9, 2026! Comment videos from Ren Nagase and Ai Yoshikawa have arrived!

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000547.000053064.html
- anchor: #n1347325
- Companies mentioned: 松竹、King & Prince、由薫、クレハ、富樫じゅん、noicomi

Facts:
- The hugely popular original work, with more than 6.5 million copies sold across the series, is finally being adapted into a live-action film
- Video bonus features with a total runtime of approximately 250 minutes
- Price / Item No.: ¥8,800 (tax included) / SHBR-0820
- Price / Item No.: ¥10,780 (tax included) / SHBR-0819
- Price / Item No.: ¥6,050 (tax included) / SHBR-0821
- Price / Item No.: ¥4,950 (tax included) / DASH-0191

## On July 7, Tanabata, it reaches the milestone of “770,000 bottles.” Cumulative shipments of 770,000 bottles for the exfoliating skincare brand リポピール®（LIPOPEEL） series

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000625.000074187.html
- anchor: #n1347324
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジーン、リポピール®（LIPOPEEL）

Facts:
- 770,000 bottles shipped cumulatively across the series
- Since its launch in February 2025
- Cumulative sales across the series reached 500,000 units

## 【First Kansai location】Flagship store “Alpen OSAKA” to grand-open on August 7, 2026! Kansai’s largest sports culture hub to open in Umeda Chayamachi

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000658.000042346.html
- anchor: #n1347323
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルペン、Alpen OSAKA

Facts:
- Founded: July 1972
- Capital: 15.1 billion yen
- Sales: 268.6 billion yen
- Ordinary profit: 10.4 billion yen

## CAINZ supports summer dining with high-value original dried noodles and 100 noodle recipes

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000671.000008255.html
- anchor: #n1347322
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カインズ、CAINZ DIY Square

Facts:
- More than 100 noodle recipes
- More than 160,000 members
- 266 stores
- ¥298 each, tax included
- 1,000 CAINZ points
- 100 CAINZ points

## Valuence signs customer referral agreements with Fukuoka Bank, Kumamoto Bank and Juhachi-Shinwa Bank

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000742.000020761.html
- anchor: #n1347321
- Companies mentioned: バリュエンスジャパン株式会社、株式会社福岡銀行、株式会社熊本銀行、株式会社十八親和銀行、ふくおかフィナンシャルグループ、バリュエンスホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- Operates more than 130 specialty purchasing stores nationwide

## An employee of ISFnet Joy appointed vice chair of the Employment Subcommittee of the Numazu City Council for Supporting the Independence of People with Disabilities

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000765.000042830.html
- anchor: #n1347320
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイエスエフネット、株式会社アイエスエフネットジョイ、沼津特別支援学校PTA総会

Facts:
- A leading regional record for accepting participants in “employment choice support”: The program has accepted more than 10 users, the highest number in the region, to provide appropriate employment support for people with disabilities (as of June 2026).
- It has been 17 years since I entered the disability welfare sector after graduating from university.

## Borderless Japan and 仙台市 open applications July 7 for the 3rd cohort of “TOHOKU SOCIAL IMPACT BOOSTER (SIB),” an impact startup development program

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000768.000021621.html
- anchor: #n1347319
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ボーダレス・ジャパン、仙台市

Facts:
- To date, the program has supported a cumulative total of 11 social entrepreneurs and impact startups from Sendai and the Tohoku region
- Approximately 5 startups in the business expansion phase will be selected
- Sales for fiscal 2025 reached 10.5 billion yen.

## GovernOn (Gavaon), a corporate governance platform, uses AI to help draft written resolutions for board meetings and shareholders’ meetings

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000791.000036601.html
- anchor: #n1347318
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LegalOn Technologies、Fides Technology

Facts:
- The number of companies globally adopting paid Professional AI services surpassed 8,500 as of the end of March 2026.
- Capital and other funds: 20.15 billion yen (including capital reserves and other funds)

## Gaiax and YMZOP to hold 2 entrepreneurship education programs for middle school to university students in Yamaguchi Prefecture

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000831.000003955.html
- anchor: #n1347317
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ガイアックス、株式会社山口フィナンシャルグループ、株式会社YMFG ZONEプラニング、YMZOP

Facts:
- Has delivered entrepreneurship experience programs to more than 15,000 people to date
- Capacity: approximately 20–30 people

## Gaiax to provide entrepreneurship education programs free of charge to middle and high schools in Nagano, Saitama, Gunma, Tochigi and Yamanashi prefectures

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000832.000003955.html
- anchor: #n1347316
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ガイアックス、信州大学、埼玉大学、宇都宮大学、群馬大学、山梨大学、IJIE-Nexus、N高、ベネッセ、カタリバ、アルファドライブ、伊藤忠商事、エティック、NTTドコモ、シスコシステムズ、日本政策金融公庫

Facts:
- Has delivered entrepreneurship experience programs to more than 15,000 people to date
- Including 5 IPO entrepreneurs
- Number of schools sought: 10
- Duration: 50 minutes × 3–5 class periods
- If 30 or more people apply

## With the concept of “a neighborhood wine bar where you can drop in after work,” 天満橋リバーカフェ will reopen on July 7 as a wine bar serving stone-oven pizza and carefully selected wines.

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000840.000026745.html
- anchor: #n1347315
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オペレーションファクトリー、天満橋リバーカフェ

Facts:
- Renewal commemorative course for ¥2,990 (tax included)
- Stone-oven pizza aged for 100 hours
- Number of locations: 46
- Full-time employees: 363
- Part-time employees: 1,066

## “Win prizes for 3,000 people! Get 50% more d Points when you use d Payment on Amazon” campaign launches!

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000852.000118641.html
- anchor: #n1347314
- Companies mentioned: Amazon、Amazon.co.jp、Amazon.com, Inc.、株式会社NTTドコモ、ドコモ

Facts:
- Prizes for 3,000 people
- ¥5,000 total
- 50% more d Points
- Available for 62 days
- 5,000 points

## “Campaign offering up to 15% more dポイント when exchanging points” launches

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000853.000118641.html
- anchor: #n1347313
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NTTドコモ、dポイント

Facts:
- Earn up to 15% more
- Guaranteed 8% more than usual
- A 1-in-10 chance of getting 7% more in a drawing
- 1アカウントあたり10万ポイント
- Campaign points are valid for 94 days from the date they are awarded

## “Wu Wen’s No-Fuss Approach to Eating,” a guide to eating well in the second half of life to maintain youth and vitality, goes on sale (7/8).

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000882.000033602.html
- anchor: #n1347312
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大和書房、主婦の友社、高橋書店

Facts:
- Goes on sale July 8, 2026
- List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)

## Conditional approval from the 米国通貨監督庁 for the establishment of a U.S. trust subsidiary

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000893.000000157.html
- anchor: #n1347311
- Companies mentioned: ソニー銀行株式会社、ソニーグループ、米国通貨監督庁、Office of the Comptroller of the Currency、OCC、National Trust Bank

Facts:
- Opening in 2027

## The latest issue of Elle Deco, No.196, focuses on “freedom and passion” as seen in Italy and goes on sale Tuesday, July 7!

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000904.000008128.html
- anchor: #n1347310
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハースト婦人画報社、ELLE DECOR、Amazon、マリメッコ、ハーパーズ バザー、エスクァイア、ELLE SHOP、HEARST made、HEARST Data Solutions、ハースト・デジタル・ジャパン

Facts:
- [Retail price] ¥1,650 (tax included)
- [Subscription price] ¥8,900 (tax included)

## “mosh! Nn Donburi Container” wins the Red Dot Design Award 2026

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000930.000028427.html
- anchor: #n1347309
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドウシシャ、Red Dot Design Award

Facts:
- Height: 13.5 cm × diameter: 14.8 cm
- Weight (approx.): 630 g
- Rice container: 410 ml
- Side-dish container: 400 ml
- Heat retention (6 hours): 53°C or higher
- Cold retention (6 hours): 14°C or lower
- Capital: 4.993 billion yen

## [Departing from and returning to Maizuru or Tsuruga] Departures from late August to November! Make the best memories with autumn’s “All Hokkaido” gourmet fare! The Hokkaido Gourmet Drive Pack, featuring travel on 新日本海フェリー, is now on sale!

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000933.000076572.html
- anchor: #n1347308
- Companies mentioned: 新日本海フェリー、オーセントホテル小樽、北海道・藤井ファーム・ラボ、ヴィーナストラベル

Facts:
- おふたり様で6,000円分プレゼントいたします
- マルチクーポン おふたり様で4,000円分付き
- Departures in August and September: ¥180,000 (tax included; same price for adults and children)
- Departures in October and November: ¥170,000 (tax included; same price for adults and children)
- Departures in August and September: ¥240,000 (tax included; same price for adults and children)
- Departures in October and November: ¥220,000 (tax included; same price for adults and children)
- Departures in August and September: ¥375,000 (tax included; same price for adults and children)
- Departures in October and November: ¥360,000 (tax included; same price for adults and children)

## [Departing from and returning to Niigata] Departures from late August to November! Make the best memories with autumn’s “All Hokkaido” gourmet fare! The Hokkaido Gourmet Drive Pack, featuring travel on 新日本海フェリー, is now on sale!

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000935.000076572.html
- anchor: #n1347307
- Companies mentioned: 新日本海フェリー、オーセントホテル小樽、北海道・藤井ファーム・ラボ、ヴィーナストラベル

Facts:
- Departures in August and September: ¥150,000 (tax included; same price for adults and children)
- Departures in October and November: ¥140,000 (tax included; same price for adults and children)
- Departures in August and September: ¥210,000 (tax included; same price for adults and children)
- Departures in October and November: ¥195,000 (tax included; same price for adults and children)
- Departures in August and September: ¥315,000 (tax included; same price for adults and children)
- Departures in October and November: ¥300,000 (tax included; same price for adults and children)
- マルチクーポン おふたり様で4,000円分付き！
- おたるクーポン券）おふたり様で6,000円分付き！
- The itinerary can be extended to a maximum of 20 days!

## [Departing from and returning to Akita] Departures from late August to November! Make the best memories with autumn’s “All Hokkaido” gourmet fare! The Hokkaido Gourmet Drive Pack, featuring travel on 新日本海フェリー, is now on sale!

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000936.000076572.html
- anchor: #n1347306
- Companies mentioned: 新日本海フェリー、オーセントホテル小樽、北海道・藤井ファーム・ラボ、ヴィーナストラベル

Facts:
- Departures in August and September: ¥120,000 (tax included; same price for adults and children)
- Departures in October and November: ¥118,000 (tax included; same price for adults and children)
- Departures in August and September: ¥190,000 (tax included; same price for adults and children)
- Departures in October and November: ¥174,000 (tax included; same price for adults and children)
- Departures in August and September: ¥255,000 (tax included; same price for adults and children)
- Departures in October and November: ¥240,000 (tax included; same price for adults and children)

## Shopping for Samsung Galaxy products is now even faster: official app Samsung Shop launches in Japan

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000939.000030942.html
- anchor: #n1347305
- Companies mentioned: サムスン電子ジャパン株式会社、Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd、Cisco、Apple Inc.、アイホン株式会社、株式会社デンソーウェーブ

Facts:
- Purchases of ¥10,000 (tax included) or more
- 2,000 yen off

## 3 textile manufacturers in Ishikawa Prefecture hold 2nd “Textile Roundtable” event for students

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000939.000066462.html
- anchor: #n1347304
- Companies mentioned: カジグループ、小松マテーレ、丸井織物株式会社、丸井織物

Facts:
- Saturday, June 27, 2026
- 10:00～15:00

## Live interview with Luis Elizondo, former head of the U.S. Department of Defense’s UAP investigation unit; emergency UFO special set for July 7 on Nico Nico

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000960.000096446.html
- anchor: #n1347303
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドワンゴ、ニコニコニュース、AATIP、ヒストリーチャンネル、ニューヨーク・タイムズ、安全保障から考える未確認異常現象解明議員連盟、一般社団法人未確認異常現象問題研究所

Facts:
- July 7, 2026
- From 19:50
- 22時00分

## Eyewear brand Zoff’s first collaboration with the TV anime ブルーロック: frames featuring motifs inspired by the “eyes” of 6 characters, paired with “chains” evoking a prison

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000991.000002864.html
- anchor: #n1347302
- 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:
- The original manga has sold more than 60 million copies worldwide
- Eyeglasses, 6 styles: ¥12,200 (including set lenses)
- Trading eyeglass cloths, Zoff original designs, 8 styles (capsule toy sales at 5 fitting stores): ¥500
- Trading eyeglass cloths, Zoff original designs, complete set of 8 styles (WEB reservation): ¥4,000

## 【キハチ 青山本店】みずみずしい白桃スイーツを楽しむ人気のアフタヌーンティーや、夏限定「KIHACHIの白桃パイ」を発売

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001077.000005743.html
- anchor: #n1347301
- Companies mentioned: アイビーカンパニー株式会社、キハチ、Shake Shack®、BAKERS gonna BAKE、株式会社サザビーリーグ

Facts:
- ■Price: ¥8,800 (tax included)
- ■価格：1カット 1,870円（税込）

## パーソルホールディングス holds “IR DAY 2026”

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001116.000016451.html
- anchor: #n1347300
- Companies mentioned: パーソルホールディングス、Gojob

Facts:
- With a view to 2030 and beyond
- Approximately 1.5 million people
- Approximately ¥19 billion in AI investment
- 1.8 times the impact
- 2,000 technology professionals across the group
- 2026年3月期売上収益1兆5,558億円

## [FanGrowth case study] TWOSTONE AIvita attracted 3,284 people, with 59.2% in management positions or above!

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001130.000001346.html
- anchor: #n1347299
- Companies mentioned: エキサイト株式会社、株式会社TWOSTONE AIvita、TWOSTONE&Sons グループ、FanGrowth

Facts:
- Approximately 100 people attended in person
- It reached approximately 97,000 impressions

## ビースタイルグループ introduces Oisix preferential services for group employees, including temporary staff

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001135.000003176.html
- anchor: #n1347298
- Companies mentioned: ビースタイルグループ、株式会社ビースタイルホールディングス、オイシックス・ラ・大地株式会社、株式会社ビースタイルスマートキャリア、しゅふＪＯＢスタッフィング、スマートキャリア

Facts:
- “Meal preparation/cleanup” ranked highest at 56.9%
- “Cleaning” 38.5%

## [Application deadline: Monday, 7/20] Call for performers for the stage showcase “Go on Stage Vol.3”

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001170.000088209.html
- anchor: #n1347297
- Companies mentioned: 北海道、北海道障害者芸術文化活動支援センター、社会福祉法人ゆうゆう

Facts:
- Reiwa 8 (2026)
- Saturday, September 26, Reiwa ８ (2026)
- 13時00分
- 令和８年（2026年）７月20日（月）

## 【Cold vs. hot】Which do you prefer? “Yukgaejang gukbap” to whet your appetite this summer now available at 中山豆腐店!

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001306.000032350.html
- anchor: #n1347296
- Companies mentioned: アークランドサービスホールディングス株式会社、株式会社トビラダイニング、中山豆腐店、かつや、からやま、マンゴツリー

Facts:
- Yukgaejang gukbap with seafood pancake: 1,080 yen (1,188 yen including tax)
- Operates 807 stores across multiple brands in Japan and overseas (as of the end of December 2025)
- Capital: ¥1,932 million

## “Inflation-related bankruptcies” hit 556 in the first half; labor-cost-related cases surge; construction industry sees a notable 30% increase; bankruptcies linked to the “naphtha shock” may rise in the second half of the year

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001380.000043465.html
- anchor: #n1347295
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社帝国データバンク

Facts:
- “Inflation-related bankruptcies” hit 556 in the first half
- Up 23.8%, or １０７ cases, from 449 in the same period last year
- Of these, 113 occurred in June
- 255 bankruptcies were attributed to raw materials
- 45.9% of the first-half total
- “Labor costs” (145 cases)
- Up 29.5%, or 33 cases, from the same period last year
- “Energy” (106 cases, accounting for 19.1%)
- 151 cases in the construction industry
- An increase of about 30% from 118 in the same period last year
- A monthly record of 36 cases in June 26
- 65 bankruptcies stemmed from high raw material costs
- “General construction” (72 cases)
- “Wooden building construction” (42 cases)

## FURON, a speed model for strikers known for its outstanding lightness, updated to v9. ニューバランス’ lightest soccer cleat arrives with an even better fit

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001459.000029460.html
- anchor: #n1347294
- Companies mentioned: ニューバランス、ニューバランスジャパン、アーセナルFC、RBライプツィヒ、リバプールFC

Facts:
- Price: 26,950 yen (tax included)
- Price: 18,920 yen (tax included)
- Price: 14,960 yen (tax included)
- Global sales in 2025 were reported at $9.2 billion

## 【Yuzu-an】While supplies last! “Summer all-you-can-eat beef tongue” starts July 14 (Tuesday)

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001468.000044964.html
- anchor: #n1347293
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社物語コーポレーション、寿司・しゃぶしゃぶ ゆず庵

Facts:
- “Premium Course with Beef Tongue” 4,980 yen (5,478 yen including tax)
- “Beef Tongue Shabu-Shabu” à la carte: 490 yen (539 yen including tax)
- “Premium Course with Beef Tongue” for 5,280 yen (5,808 yen including tax)
- An ideal thickness of 0.9 millimeters
- More than 30 types of sushi
- Operating 116 stores nationwide
- 802 stores in Japan (543 directly operated stores and 259 franchised stores)
- 112 stores overseas
- Capital: 5.9 billion yen
- Revenue: ¥123.9 billion
- Group store sales: approximately ¥176.5 billion

## New TV commercial for “アサヒ ゴールド” starring Takeru Sato and Ko Shibasaki, “The Asahi Beer You Don’t Know?” begins airing July 7

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001534.000016166.html
- anchor: #n1347292
- Companies mentioned: アサヒビール株式会社、アサヒ ゴールド

Facts:
- Sales reached 1 million cases in about 1 month

## 【Kanazawa / July 10 (Friday) and 11 (Saturday)】Career and job-change event for students and people in their 20s to be held, with around 70 companies expected to participate over 2 days

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001542.000013485.html
- anchor: #n1347291
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社学情、石川県庁、富山県庁、加賀市役所、国立大学法人等グループ、北陸鉄道、北鉄航空、IRいしかわ鉄道、北日本新聞社、エディオン、平和堂、バローホールディングス、福井銀行、金沢信用金庫、北陸労働金庫、今村証券、プリスリゾート、北陸通信ネットワーク

Facts:
- Around 70 companies are expected to participate over 2 days
- “〈Ｒｅ就活〉, a job-change site for people in their 20s with 2.8 million members, No.1 job-change site for people in their 20s for 7 consecutive years (chosen by people in their 20s)”
- 〈Ｒｅ就活キャンパス〉, a scouting-style job-hunting site, with 600,000 members
- Capital: 1.5 billion yen

## Goods featuring the unidentified Zaku II and the Red Wolf Corps insignia from “Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance” are coming! Pre-sale also confirmed at Wonder Festival 2026 [Summer]! 【株式会社コスパ】

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001568.000099047.html
- anchor: #n1347290
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コスパ、サンライズ

Facts:
- Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
- Price: 770 yen (tax included)
- More than 2,500 items annually

## FANCL’s “Enkin Premium” wins 5 awards* in the first-half 2026 Best Cosmetics awards!

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001569.000017666.html
- anchor: #n1347289
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファンケル、ベストコスメアワード

Facts:
- More than 120% of the same period last year
- 89.2% said they would like to continue taking it
- n=608

## Cumulative sales surpass 11 million! A new “Snow Polymer Nonwoven Pad (399 yen including tax)” joins the “Sponges for Everyday Use” series, removing dirt with water alone.

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001581.000073913.html
- anchor: #n1347288
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニトリ、ニトリ

Facts:
- Large-capacity pack of 30 (399 yen including tax)

## マネーフォワード、「クラウド会計 最大1年間実質0円※1キャンペーン」を実施

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001647.000008962.html
- anchor: #n1347287
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マネーフォワード、Amazon

Facts:
- In 2025, people aged 65 and over accounted for 29.6% of the total population
- Amazon gift cards worth up to 85,536 yen
- Amazon gift card worth 8,000 yen with a new contract for the Sole Proprietor Plan
- Amazon gift card worth 40,000 yen with a new contract for the Small Business Plan
- Amazon gift card worth 85,536 yen with a new contract for the Business Plan

## 【焼肉の和民】Seafood dancing on the grill! Limited-time “Watami Seafood Fair” starts July 15 (Wednesday)!

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001832.000009215.html
- anchor: #n1347286
- Companies mentioned: ワタミ株式会社、焼肉の和民

Facts:
- 19 焼肉の和民 locations nationwide
- Limited-time offer starting July 15 (Wednesday), 2026
- “Shrimp grilled with sesame oil and spices”・・・298 yen (327 yen including tax)
- “Yatai-style grilled squid tentacles”・・・298 yen (327 yen including tax)
- “Blissful eel and grated yam rice bowl”・・・498 yen (547 yen including tax)
- “Rich and hearty niboshi ramen”・・・598 yen (657 yen including tax)
- “For a fiery second bowl: spicy extra noodles”・・・248 yen (272 yen including tax)
- “Shrimp and mentaiko ajillo”・・・598 yen (657 yen including tax)
- “Octopus wasabi kimchi”・・・398 yen (437 yen including tax)
- “Takoyaki? Yukimi Daifuku”・・・300 yen (330 yen including tax)

## 【蔦屋書店】“Playboy X FILTER017® feat. Baku Maeda” goods to be sold exclusively in Japan starting July 16 (Thursday)

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001923.000009848.html
- anchor: #n1347285
- Companies mentioned: 蔦屋書店、Playboy、FILTER017®、Culture Supply™、Ribbonesia

Facts:
- T-shirt (S, M, L, XL): 8,470–9,680 yen
- Acrylic charm: 1,848 yen
- Coin purse: 1,848 yen
- Sticker set: 1,848 yen
- Shopping bag: 6,578 yen

## 『andBOY』vol.6 goes on sale July 7 (Tuesday)! The cover features Ryusei Fukada (ACEes), whose mature appeal shines through

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001947.000004237.html
- anchor: #n1347284
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DONUTS、ACEes、TAGRIGHT、andGIRL、andBOY、OWV、WILD BLUE、BUDDiiS

Facts:
- 『andBOY』vol.6 (list price: 1,430 yen, including tax)

## Shoes that are there for you. Shoe brand “soena by InRed（ソエナ バイ インレッド）” launches July 7. Offering shoes with a made-to-measure-like fit that combine comfort and beauty.

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001965.000025284.html
- anchor: #n1347283
- Companies mentioned: soena by InRed、株式会社ウエニ貿易、InRed、宝島社、タイメックス、フルラ(時計)、ヴェルサーチェウォッチ、ハンブルリッチ、スピニカー、ツェッペリン、ヘンリーロンドン、エンジェルハート、エンジェルクローバー、ペッレ モルビダ

Facts:
- 3 cm heel (HE-3027) ￥5,390 (tax included)
- Ballet flats (FL-1010) ￥5,390 (tax included)
- Mary Janes (IM-2020) ￥5,390 (tax included)

## 【セブン-イレブン】“シュガーバターの木” ice cream, which sold 2.2 million units cumulatively, is back! Rolling out at stores nationwide, excluding Okinawa

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002049.000025606.html
- anchor: #n1347282
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グレープストーン、セブン-イレブン、シュガーバターの木

Facts:
- Around 30 million units a year at セブン-イレブン alone
- 【Price】354.24 yen
- 【Price】300.24 yen

## 京都芸術大学’s Correspondence Education Department signs an articulation agreement with 国際アート＆デザイン大学校

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002085.000032951.html
- anchor: #n1347281
- Companies mentioned: 京都芸術大学、国際アート＆デザイン大学校、NSGグループ

Facts:
- Friday, July 3, 2026
- Fiscal 2027

## The latest volume of the hit work “Bride of the Demon,” currently airing as a TV anime, is being released simultaneously in standard and special editions, along with the official fanbook: ３ books in all!

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002202.000000607.html
- anchor: #n1347280
- Companies mentioned: スターツ出版株式会社、novema、クレハ、富樫じゅん、TSUTAYA、アニメイト、書泉

Facts:
- The series has surpassed 7.5 million copies in cumulative circulation
- Price: 803 yen (730 yen before tax + tax)
- Price: 1,375 yen (1,250 yen before tax + tax)
- Price: 1,980 yen (1,800 yen before tax + tax)
- 書泉-exclusive paid bonus: plate-shaped acrylic stand, included for ¥2,200 (tax included)
- Combined price with the book: regular edition ¥3,003 (tax ¥273)
- 書泉-exclusive paid bonus: BIG coaster-style acrylic stand, included with the book for a total price of ¥3,630 (tax ¥330); the stand costs ¥1,650 (tax included)

## 『SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada』SEASON 5 『ドリフターズ』 now streaming! A high-risk new exploration map, “Old Amasia Outskirts (Exploration Area),” and a boss enemy inspired by user-submitted setting ideas make their debut!

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002243.000051316.html
- anchor: #n1347279
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、MAGUS、SYNDUALITY、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.、Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC、Valve Corporation

Facts:
- From July 6 (Mon.), 2026
- June 26, 2026 (Friday)–July 10, 2026 (Friday)
- July 1, 2026 (Wednesday)–July 15, 2026 (Wednesday)
- 95% OFF
- 65% off
- 87% off

## Liven up summer nights with a refreshing party! “AMERICAN TABLE” arrives for a limited time from July 8 at the all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink Umeda Hankyu Beer Garden 2026

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002274.000024488.html
- anchor: #n1347268
- Companies mentioned: 阪急うめだ本店、クエルボ

Facts:
- Event period: May 20, 2026 (Wed.)–Oct. 12, 2026 (Mon., holiday)
- ■Price: 120 minutes at your seat and 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink / ¥5,000 per person (elementary school students ¥1,800; preschool children free) and up
- July 8–August 25 / AMERICAN TABLE—America and Mexico
- Enjoy all-you-can-drink from a selection of 120 drinks, including beer, various cocktails, highballs, wine and sake!

## Popular instructors including 佐藤弘道さん, ケロポンズ and たにぞうさん gather at 4 venues nationwide! “Wonder Summer School 2026,” a practical training seminar for childcare professionals, to be held

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002379.000009728.html
- anchor: #n1347256
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社世界文化ホールディングス、世界文化ワンダーグループ

Facts:
- 4 venues nationwide
- 2026年7月28日（火）から8月5日（水）

## Submissions open for pet videos for the 2nd installment of “わんにゃんお宅訪問withちゅ～る,” a popular program on the digital signage “ファミマTV”! Buy “ちゅ～る” at FamilyMart for a better chance to make your national debut!

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002396.000046210.html
- anchor: #n1347255
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファミリーマート、株式会社ゲート・ワン、株式会社データ・ワン、いなばペットフード株式会社

Facts:
- Digital signage “ファミマTV,” installed in about 11,300 stores
- Marks its 45th anniversary in September 2026
- 1日1,500万人以上が訪れる
- Price: ¥326 (¥358 including tax)
- Price: ¥217 (¥238 including tax)

## 【TAC中小企業診断士】An online seminar for people in their 20s and 30s considering going independent! “Is it possible to go independent as a small and medium enterprise management consultant in your 20s or 30s? We’ll tell you how it really is!” July 18 (Saturday), 10:00–11:00

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002576.000021078.html
- anchor: #n1347254
- Companies mentioned: TAC株式会社、株式会社シュー・ツリー・コンサルティング

Facts:
- July 18, 2026 (Saturday), 10:00–11:00

## Giving archival patterns a new outline. JOURNAL STANDARD unveils an exclusive track set-up with NEEDLES

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002579.000011498.html
- anchor: #n1347253
- Companies mentioned: JOURNAL STANDARD、NEEDLES、ベイクルーズ

Facts:
- Price: ¥29,700 (incl. tax)
- Price: ¥23,100 (incl. tax)

## The official smartphone site and app 『細木数子六星占術』 announces its “Second-Half-of-2026 Fortune Rankings by Star Sign”!

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002701.000001661.html
- anchor: #n1347252
- Companies mentioned: 薫白竜株式会社、株式会社サイバード、細木数子六星占術

Facts:
- The official website has served more than 1,200万人 since the service began

## The 11th Kansai Broadcasting Equipment Exhibition will be held July 8 (Wednesday) and 9 (Thursday) at Osaka Nanko ATC Hall!

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002712.000020945.html
- anchor: #n1347251
- Companies mentioned: テレビ大阪株式会社、関西放送機器展実行委員会、アジア太平洋トレードセンター、テレビ大阪、テレビ大阪エクスプロ、日本映画テレビ技術協会、総務省、近畿総合通信局、経済産業省、近畿経済産業局、大阪府、大阪市

Facts:
- The latest equipment and services from more than 80 companies will be on display.
- The Kansai Broadcasting Equipment Exhibition, now in its 11th year

## “People in their 60s” are the largest group, at 32.0%, among those who have begun considering their own funeral arrangements. Just 14.6% have “already discussed” their wishes with their parents’ generation.

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002983.000044800.html
- anchor: #n1347250
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER、遺骨供養ウーナ、海洋散骨ウーナ

## About 26% of people have had a bad experience with DIY painting or choosing paint. “Low price” ranks first among the points people prioritize most, at about 26%.

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002989.000044800.html
- anchor: #n1347249
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER Group、塗料メーカーアトムハウスペイント、アトムサポート株式会社、アトムハウスペイントオンラインショップ

## Live performances are kicking off in earnest at the beer garden directly connected to Shinjuku Station! Starting July 18 (Saturday), idols’ electrifying performances will brighten this summer

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003161.000001304.html
- anchor: #n1347248
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゼットン、アンドエスティHDグループ、株式会社アンドエスティHD、株式会社アダストリア、株式会社エレメントルール、株式会社BUZZWIT、株式会社アンドエスティ・ロジスティクス、株式会社WeOur

Facts:
- 100STARS
- 100STARS: ¥1,500 (tax included)
- Highspec Ba 【Z∞】 Ka: ¥1,000 (tax included) / 嘘吐Grimms。: ¥1,000 (tax included)
- Price: 4,000 yen (tax included)

## Participant interviews with 8 women and girls from 『ガールオアレディ3』 are now available! オダミユ: “After taking part in another journey of love last year, marriage became more realistic…” YouTuber エツコ, with more than 4 million followers: “After going through a divorce…”

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003532.000064643.html
- anchor: #n1347247
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、株式会社AbemaTV

Facts:
- Broadcasts begin at 9 p.m. on June 14, 2026

## First Summer Subscription Cash-Back Campaign

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003552.000022425.html
- anchor: #n1347246
- Companies mentioned: AWA株式会社、Apple Inc.、Google Inc.、株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社

Facts:
- We will refund the monthly fee of ¥980
- AWA STANDARD 1アカウントにつき、特典の受け取りは1回となります
- Aged 18 or older when the campaign begins
- Those who continue using the service for at least 6 months without canceling
- 配信楽曲数は1億5千万曲
- Celebrities and users have created approximately 16 million playlists
- 980 yen per month for access to all features
- 1,080 yen via the App Store, Google Play and convenience-store payment

## A refreshing sweetness to brighten summer. A sweets buffet brimming with strawberries, melon and mango, also featuring “Napoleon pie”!

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003770.000014571.html
- anchor: #n1347245
- Companies mentioned: ホテルニューオータニ、株式会社ニュー・オータニ

Facts:
- Adults: from ¥7,500 on weekdays
- ¥9,000 and up on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
- Children: ¥4,200
- A 1万-tsubo Japanese garden
- About 20 varieties of assorted sweets
- 17 types of sandwiches in all

## The sea’s “star” undergoes an unexpected transformation⁉ Two starfish mascots go on sale July 7 (Tanabata) [supervised by aquarium AOAO SAPPORO]

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004324.000012759.html
- anchor: #n1347244
- Companies mentioned: フェリシモ、YOU+MORE!、AOAO SAPPORO

Facts:
- 1個 ￥2,100（+10% ￥2,310）
- 1個 ￥2,000（+10% ￥2,200）

## ムーンライダーズ to release 50th-anniversary album “e.d morrison ” on August 26! Commemorative talk event set for August 29 at 19:00! Artwork for 2 CD and LP editions (2-disc, heavyweight, 45 rpm) unveiled!

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004989.000019470.html
- anchor: #n1347243
- Companies mentioned: ムーンライダーズ、日本コロムビア株式会社、タワーレコード錦糸町店、梅田クアトロ、名古屋クアトロ、渋谷クアトロ、大分コンパル文化ホール

Facts:
- CD (COCB-54402): ¥3,500 (tax included)
- CD+BD (COZB-2335～6): ¥12,000 (tax included)
- LP (2-disc) (COJA-9609～10): ¥6,600 (tax included)

## 【AEON exclusive】A long-selling flavor becomes a “one-hand sweet”! “Hokkaido Cheesecake” to be sold as a cream puff for a limited time

- Published: 2026-07-07T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005927.000007505.html
- anchor: #n1347242
- Companies mentioned: イオン株式会社、イオンリテール、アンデイゴ、栄屋乳業株式会社、日本経済新聞社、矢野経済研究所

Facts:
- Available for a limited time from July 8, 2026 (Wednesday)
- July 8, 2026 (Wednesday)–July 14 (Tuesday)
- Selling price: ¥158 each before tax
- About 400 stores
- No. 1 in sales for 9 consecutive years