AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-08 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 4 of 9https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 806 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 74 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en “Rediscovering Japan’s Railways” opens at 日本橋三越本店 on July 22 (Wednesday), with special events exclusively for visitors and venue-exclusive merchandisehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360009https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360009Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:15:19 +0900JapanPR TIMES A new nubuck colorway of the “ARIZONA” arrives as a BIRKENSTOCK EXCLUSIVE MODEL from URBAN RESEARCH DOORS / URBAN RESEARCH!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359880https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359880Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:13:41 +0900JapanPR TIMES 『パルワールド』 surpasses 40 million total players! Special video released ahead of the official 1.0 launch on July 10!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359881https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359881Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:11:48 +0900JapanPR TIMES Calligrapher 夢香（むきょう）, whose work has garnered 50 million total views on social media, to hold first solo exhibition “Zen 展” in Azabu-Juban — a Zen space composed of calligraphy, incense and soundhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359882https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359882Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:11:36 +0900JapanPR TIMES Survey of recommended hotels in Hakone finds 114 accommodations mentioned in responses from 5 generative AI systems, with the top 5 facilities receiving 31.1% of recommendationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359883https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359883Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES New brand campaign video released featuring パンドラ, 嵐莉菜, 岡田結実 and 笠松将https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359884https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359884Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Amazon Prime Day tie-in】From legacy assets to the latest data. PC storage specialist Hanxコマース is holding a Prime member-exclusive sale on its “3 Major Drive Series,” including high-capacity portable HDDs!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359918https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359918Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The popular Saitama sake 花陽浴, which is hard to find, will be available while supplies last. Omiya izakaya 居酒屋1484 will offer a summer-only all-you-can-drink sake course starting July 8https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359917https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359917Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Free event “2nd Nurse Cafe” supporting nursing students in Kumamoto Prefecture to be held on August 8https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359916https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359916Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “The feelings left unsaid” can become a gift that lasts a lifetime.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359915https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359915Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Light” shines on children’s futures — 400 Panasonic solar lanterns sent to off-grid communities in Ethiopiahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359914https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359914Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Promoting household budget reviews and asset building with financial planning expertise. Fixed-rate car lease service モビカリ launches “used car leasing” with immediate delivery and no mileage limit starting June 17https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359913https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359913Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Japan’s most common company name is “アシスト,” with 1,603 companies — “descriptive” and “brand-style” names among 5.02 million corporationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359912https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359912Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES テレネット、東京消防庁「INNOVATION PROJECT 共同研究開発型」に漂流捜索機サーチミーの研究が採択https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359911https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359911Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【5th anniversary】メンズ眉毛サロンラボ to give all visitors in July and August a “¥2,000 Options Voucher”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359910https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359910Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Let’s walk with White Rose.” Campaign launches, with special sets available in limited quantities at the Daisen Dairy official online storehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359909https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359909Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES anew’s DIY-produced eccentric festival, “CHIKAKARA ZAO 2026,” to be held in Zao Onsen, Yamagata! Artists with a palpable sense of raw impulse, including Nikoん, ノリアキ and SOMOSOMO, will gather across genres.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359908Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Why I invested in Mofuku Rescue: “Unmanned” wasn’t a cost issue—it was the ultimate UIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359907https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359907Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Celebration] Salt specialty shop “Guruguru Shakashaka” at Tokyo Solamachi marks its 2nd anniversary! A highlight of the celebration is a new takeout drink combining Asahi Soft Drinks’ “Mitsuya Cider” with “rock salt.” Available for a limited time starting July 11!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359906https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359906Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Exclusive survey] More than 50% of people who have experienced a roof leak dealt with it themselves without calling a contractor!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359905Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES How many years does internal branding take to take hold? A survey of 300 people reveals the “5-year barrier” and the surprising key figures common to successful companieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359904https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359904Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Amazon Prime Day] Car accessories for summer heat and outings up to 45% off! Featured sale items announcedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359903Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 赤福、京王百貨店新宿店「夏のKeioスイーツ博覧会」に出店｜夏季限定「赤福水ようかん」や五十鈴茶屋の和洋菓子を販売https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359902Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Innova launches a “Recruitment Branding Service” — experts in content marketing and editing turn what makes companies attractive into compelling wordshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359901Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [株式会社デイトナ] The compact, lightweight “Compact Chair MIL2,” ideal for carrying, gets a redesignhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359900Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Cooling poncho, heatstroke prevention goods, baseball, fireworks festival commemorative gifts, custom LOGO printing, corporate promotional goods, novelty items, UV protection, July 10 Shopping Marathon, half price, 50% off, ¥500/sheethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359899Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Promo Tool wins fragrance training contract for Flora Notis JILL STUART for the 3rd consecutive yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359898https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359898Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Employee benefits] Enjoy cherry picking and robatayaki in Yamanashi! E-Furan holds its 71st bus tour hosted by the chairmanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359897https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359897Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Free seminar on enabling diverse talent to thrive amid hiring challenges and a higher statutory employment quota to be held July 16 (Thursday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359896https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359896Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【東村山市・7月】物置やガレージのキャンプ・BBQ・行楽用品をまとめて回収｜東村山市 アウトドア用品 処分にも対応、最大1,000円割引｜不用品回収のまるっと本舗https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359895https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359895Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [開催 August 22, 10:30] The era of relying on new sales leads is over — free webinar unveils the latest CRM × SNS strategies for “cultivation-based sales” that turn lost customers into revenue!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359894https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359894Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 弁護士向け裁判書類作成AIシステム「ベンパル 書面作成」がGoogle Driveと連携！証拠解析容量も3倍の約150ファイルへ大幅アップデートhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359893https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359893Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Explained by a labor and social security attorney] Ignore it and it’s workplace power harassment: the realities of “Fukihara” (bad-mood harassment) that dominates workplace dynamics and preventive measures companies should takehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359892https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359892Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [MOS] Limited-edition products made with tomatoes delivered directly from farms in Aomori Prefecture to be sold in limited quantities and areas; “Mos Direct-from-Farm Vegetable Festival” to be held in Aomori Prefecturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359891https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359891Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [MOS] Limited-edition products made with tomatoes delivered directly from farms in Akita Prefecture to be sold in limited quantities and areas; “Mos Direct-from-Farm Vegetable Festival” to be held in Akita Prefecturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359890https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359890Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [MOS] Limited-edition products made with tomatoes delivered directly from farms in Miyagi Prefecture to be sold in limited quantities and areas; “Mos Direct-from-Farm Vegetable Festival” to be held in Miyagi Prefecturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359889https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359889Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Okayama Biodiversity Forum” to be held July 29 (Wednesday), bringing the community together to protect Okayama’s natural environment and pass it on to the future; seeking corporate participantshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359888https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359888Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Private consultations available】Gen Z brides’ “choice fatigue” in mind: Event Wedding First Experience Festival set for July 25 (Sat.)–27 (Mon.) at DRESSY ROOM NAGOYA (directly connected to Nagoya Station)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359887https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359887Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 今冬12月開幕 ミュージカル『ジャック・ザ・リッパー』出演者、公演詳細、チケット販売情報解禁！メイン&ソロビジュアルも到着【8月1日(土)11:00から抽選開始】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359886https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359886Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Summer 2026 emergency measures: How “security ratings” will change the future of BtoB transactions. Online seminar to be held August 4 (Tue.) at 13:00. Participants wantedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359885https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359885Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Special event: Matsuo Jingisukan × Disassembly Puzzle!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359919https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359919Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:04:52 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社BMZ、カラダをつくる靴「GRABBING SHOES」を発表https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359920https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359920Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:04:44 +0900JapanPR TIMES New Forestry Industry Award launched! Applications open July 7!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359921https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359921Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:03:39 +0900JapanPR TIMES 特定技能のリーディングカンパニー ONODERA USER RUN、人材サービス事業とDX事業を展開するディップ株式会社と業務提携を締結。 深刻化する人手不足への解決策を提供開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359922https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359922Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:03:21 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Sunrose × Toyoda Gosei】Life-saving “airbag fabric” gets a new life as a sunshade. Upcycled product with outstanding durability and heat shielding goes on presale! Turning ultra-strong fabric destined for disposal into an eco-friendly item to help beat the extreme heathttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359923https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359923Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:02:58 +0900JapanPR TIMES Two series of wired keyboards with Japanese and English layouts, designed for comfortable, easy typing, go on sale in early Augusthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359924https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359924Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:02:43 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【In-person event in Tokyo】Seminar on solving challenges in the construction industry! “Offense and Defense” management strategies to shape the future of construction—from winning bids to maximizing on-site profits—to be held July 17https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359925https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359925Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:01:36 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sagawa Express airs TV commercial highlighting its environmental initiativeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359926https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359926Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:01:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES Introducing the “9uick Series” for quick solutions to anything! 9 products and 12 services launching simultaneously!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359927https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359927Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:01:15 +0900JapanPR TIMES 54% say AI agents have “clearly increased productivity,” approximately 3.8 times the rate among those who only use chathttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359928https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359928Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:55 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Imabari Towel Certified】A new chic gray color has arrived for the Imabari towel pillow “A Pillow for People Who Don’t Use Pillows: Kurukuru,” designed to complement your bedroom. Enjoy the luxurious comfort woven by Imabari, a renowned towel-producing region.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359929https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359929Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:48 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「東京ばな奈」が「フルグラ®」と初コラボ！ブランド史上最も朝食にピッタリな東京ばな奈が誕生【35周年記念コラボイヤー第4弾】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359930https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359930Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:33 +0900JapanPR TIMES Supporting smart agriculture education. New teaching material for agricultural high schools, “Introduction to Agricultural and Landscape Planning with 3D,” now availablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359931https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359931Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES Maintaining a standard BMI helps stabilize the menstrual cyclehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359932https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359932Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:23 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Asagaya】From Korea! “STREET CHURROS,” a chewy churro shop operating in 12 countries worldwide, opens July 11 (Sat.)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359933https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359933Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:09 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Premium-level service, free】株式会社micado offers its reservation data analysis tool “Levitt Lite” for free in conjunction with “HMC2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359934https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1359934Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:06 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Bringing AI to construction sites.” Official launch of “ちょこっとai,” an AI-powered SaaS platform that streamlines construction operations—automating estimates, invoices and schedules in one placehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360373https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360373Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Design for everyone who works.” Career-focused design school “MoD” opens enrollment for its 5th cohorthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360372https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360372Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Where are the cards!” Kids race around the venue in “Card Hunt,” a roaming activity now available nationwide; 2,000 cards and sponsor giveaways distributed at a Sapporo festival in 2 hourshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360371https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360371Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Toward a society that “supports those who support others” — Self-supervision practice program launches, seeking participants and partner organizationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360367https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360367Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Akkermansia supplement designed for Japanese consumers｜『オスモ ピュア・アッカーマンシア』 launches, manufactured at a domestic GMP plant and primarily distributed through medical institutions”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360366https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360366Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Korean e-cigarette brand “FELIX LAB” arrives in Japan for the first time! Sales begin Friday, July 24, at ヤマダデンキ LABI Ikebukuro Main Store!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360365Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES In the generative AI era, a 100th anniversary project by 木村鋳造所 to protect children’s “power of imagination,” 『妄想かいじゅうずかん』, launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360364https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360364Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Seeking participants! A lifestyle experience program for “two-base living in a seaside town” in 大洗町, Ibaraki Prefecture, to be held from August to December 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360363https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360363Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES For stubborn stains that “won’t come off no matter how much you scrub” at cleaning sites: “Stainless Steel Polishing Pad HD” launches to quickly remove stubborn rust, water stains, scale and burnt-on residuehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360362https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360362Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【2026 Edition】Survey examines the reality of buying SNS followers. The most-used service was “SNS代行.com”; the most common change after purchase was “more comments, likes and messages”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360361https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360361Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES No more “you said, I didn’t” or “I forgot to do it.” AI business management platform “Teal” officially releases its “Business Thread” feature to prevent tasks from slipping through the cracks in contracts, hiring, billing and other operationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360360https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360360Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Corporate PC rental service “レンタルPCネット” launches a 2-year warranty campaign to mark the start of used PC sales, along with a campaign offering 2 months of free long-term rentalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360359Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Fixed-price ad video production starting at ¥98,000 per month. “HANERU,” an AI video team honed by popular nationwide TV programs, launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360358Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Proving that “people with good manners are cool.” 3,559 course-care actions were taken voluntarily at a golf event — BATON GOLF CUP TEE-OFF EVENT held with 72 participantshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360357Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ぴよりん marks its 15th anniversary! Digital signage is running at Nagoya Station. アライブ株式会社 brings the essence of the brand to life, creating “ぴよりん-like” experiences on the web and digital signage.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360356Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Yokohama-based video production company ラルゴ, which works alongside educational institutions, films 栗原学園グループ’s “happy comu” employee general meetinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360355Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 住友生命、帝人フロンティア、豊島ら 5 企業が新たに参画https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360354Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Move beyond seminars and large-scale meetings where attendees “only watch a screen being shared” or face “stacks of paper documents”! Large-scale paperless meeting system 『うぇびくる』 launches, letting users freely move back through pages on their own deviceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360353https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360353Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES New heat countermeasure project, “Wearable Special Low-Temperature Coolant Pack,” gets fully underway! At the 12th Tokyo Heat Countermeasures Expo, the latest cooling gear from a coalition of leading Japanese companies will be unveiled jointly for the first time by ４ companieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360352Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【More than 100,000 views in 1 month】An unusually strong response to “DESCENT of A.B.A.B.A.I ～若き女王降臨～,” a music video made with passion by a web marketing company specializing in the construction industryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360351https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360351Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Creating new value through “agriculture that draws out potential”—Fight Chrome to exhibit at GPEC 2026, a greenhouse horticulture exhibitionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360350https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360350Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 合同会社ラルゴ to produce video for 田園都市フィルハーモニー管弦楽団’s 23rd regular concerthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360349https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360349Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Possibly the world’s first!?] An unmanned Kyushu instant ramen shop opens in Shinjuku. An experiential bar featuring 100 barrels of aged shochu awaits beyond a hidden door.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360348https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360348Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【家具のひらやま】Pass treasured furniture on to the next generation instead of throwing it away. Launches free online consultations for furniture remodeling, connecting customers with craftspeople with just a smartphonehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360347https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360347Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Fried food doesn’t sell in summer—. To overturn this industry convention, a tonkatsu restaurant in Jiyugaoka has developed a dish “finished with ice.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360346https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360346Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Survey of 311 people who have purchased wedding rings: Hiromi ranks No. 1 among male entertainers considered to have a craftsman’s temperamenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360345https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360345Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Yakiniku Ushifuji, famed for its yukke-meets-cake creation, updates its signature “Yuk Cake.” The lavish “eel × wagyu” course returns for a limited time to mark its 2nd anniversary!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360344https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360344Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Toyosu turns into an art-filled town for 9 days! Join an interactive art festival where visitors can create, meet and connect as they explore around 200 artworks: 「アートパラ深川おしゃべりな芸術祭2026」 in Toyosuhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360343https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360343Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Make a “pet” that eats food waste! A composting workshop where participants make and observe their own creationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360342https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360342Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Anyone can ask questions in the “AI persona city”—new service 「Koemachi（声街）」 launches. Business-oriented “PersonaChoice” advances to v3.0; company relocates headquartershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360341https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360341Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES カーセブン wins overall No. 1 among car-buying stores in the “GMO Customer Satisfaction Ranking”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360340https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360340Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Preorders open for “TSUYAHANA（つやはな）,” a supplement that supports moisture in the eyes, mouth and skinhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360339https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360339Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES NTT Mobility Operations Assist, a remote operations support solution for achieving Level 4 autonomous driving for buses and taxis, now availablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360338https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360338Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Summer 2026】Moisture, odor, laxity… “膣フル®,” recommended by a cosmetic gynecology clinic for intimate concerns among adult womenhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360337https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360337Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【Sabae, Fukui Prefecture】Using open data to make Nishiyama Park a leading tourist destination in the prefecture! Applications open July 8 for the 「オープンデータ活用アプリコンテスト2026」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360336https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360336Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 妊娠中に働いた女性の約8割が「つわり・体調不良」に苦労｜それでも63%が「やってよかった」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360335Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES DCOM Money Express adds an account transfer service from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360334https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360334Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「みちケア」, an AI platform for nursing care facilities, selected as an eligible product for the nursing care technology adoption subsidyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360333https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360333Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Special lecture by NGK株式会社 to be heldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360332https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360332Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【First in Japan】Automatic-feed model joins handwritten robot 「ペンロボ屋さん」 lineup! Bringing the warmth of handwriting to the digital age—fully automates direct mail, thank-you letters and address writing!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360331https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360331Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Akatsuki AI Technologies and HareHale sign strategic business partnership agreement to provide AI solutions in marketinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360330https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360330Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES EGS株式会社 to launch full-scale rollout on July 8 of its “total energy solution,” which cuts capital investment in equipment such as air conditioners by up to 50% and post-installation running costs by up to 30%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360329https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360329Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES This summer, the atmosphere at Yuigahama is changing. From Kamakura, a new level of beach luxury! Just 1 hour from central Tokyo, discover a special summer that lets you forget the everyday.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360328https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360328Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Gunma-based esports team Stealth Eagle. rebrands as SEIZE, embarking on a new chapter as a Professional Esports Organizationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360327https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260708-09/index-en-p4.html#n1360327Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES