AI News 180m Report

2026-07-08 09:00–12:00 JST

880 received, 880 listed, 4 sources ・ Page 6 of 9

One 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.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)（797）

Osaka Memorial Park’s “Takeda-style Kofun Tomb” draws a record 150 visitors to its on-site information session. A “proud form of memorialization” chosen in an era of family tomb closures【株式会社前方後円墳】

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：株式会社前方後円墳、大阪メモリアルパーク販売株式会社、安藤忠雄建築研究所

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Barbour＜バブアー＞ announces a collaboration with Mul, an artist based in Newcastle, England!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Barbour × Mul Camping Tee ¥12,100 (tax included)
  • Barbour × MUL Good Life Tee ¥12,100 (tax included)
  • Barbour × Mul Fishing Tee ¥12,100 (tax included)
  • Barbour × Mul Crew ¥25,300 (tax included)
  • Sold in more than 55 countries worldwide

Companies mentioned：Barbour、Mul

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Beacapp publishes a case study on the use of its indoor location service “Beacapp Here” at 水道機工. Visualizing office attendance helps support disaster preparedness and improve operational efficiency.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • No. 1 in cumulative number of companies adopting indoor location-based services

Companies mentioned：株式会社ビーキャップ、水道機工株式会社、水機テクノス

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From the tourist information center to the ceramics shopping mall, the museum, the sea, and the northern and southern areas!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A tourism hub visited by approximately 120,000 people annually
  • Of those, approximately 30,000 are foreign tourists
  • ¥100 for every 15 minutes
  • ¥1,500 for up to 12 hours

Companies mentioned：愛知県、一般社団法人とこなめ観光協会、INAXライブミュージアム、セラモール、とこなめ陶の森、りんくうビーチ、HELLO CYCLING

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Originalコミュニティネットワークセンター・JPIX・アット東京3社共同で名古屋市内に新たなデータセンター・接続拠点を開設

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • April 2027

Companies mentioned：コミュニティネットワークセンター、JPIX、アット東京、CNCI、AWS、Google Cloud、IBM Cloud、Microsoft Azure、Oracle Cloud

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【Smart Repairs】Construction work handled over the past 3 months tops ¥3.5 billion / Dedicated website launched in response to strong demand from business corporations

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Construction work handled over the past 3 months totals ¥3.5 billion
  • Over 3 days, more than 600 companies and 700 people, including general affairs and facilities management representatives from building-owning organizations, visited our booth

Companies mentioned：株式会社スマート修繕、総務・人事・経理Week内「ワークプレイス改革EXPO」

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【Symposium】The regional transition of school club activities — the current state and the future — A symposium on the current state and future of the regional transition of school club activities, with support from スポーツ庁.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Number of junior high schools nationwide: “approximately 9,800 schools / 128,000 clubs”
  • 381 schools contracted
  • 2,120 school clubs supported
  • Capital: ¥784,666,480

Companies mentioned：リーフラス株式会社、Nasdaq、一般社団法人スポーツ産業推進協議会、公益財団法人日本スポーツ協会、一般財団法人日本スポーツ政策推進機構、港区教育委員会、株式会社スポーツコミュニケーションズ、スポーツ庁、株式会社東京商工リサーチ

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【SOÉJU (ソージュ)】POP UP STORE to be held at 日本橋髙島屋S.C. for the first time in 2 years

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The event will be held at 日本橋髙島屋S.C. for the first time in 2 years
  • COOL SMOOTH Half-Sleeve Cut-and-Sew Top (WHITE) ¥7,150
  • Long Shirt Dress (NAVY) ¥16,500
  • Vintage Satin Shirt (WHITE) ¥12,100
  • Slant-Tuck Wide-Leg Pants (GRAY-STRIPE) ¥14,300
  • Capital: ¥291.5 million

Companies mentioned：モデラート株式会社、SOÉJU、日本橋髙島屋S.C.

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【あべのハルカス近鉄本店】Day of the Ox

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A varied lineup of approximately 30 types
  • Grilled eel, 1 whole eel: ¥3,780
  • Eel bento “Kotobuki,” 1 box: ¥3,980
  • Eel bento (large), 1 box: ¥3,996
  • Eel bento (regular), 1 box: ¥2,214
  • Grilled eel, 1 skewer (equivalent to 1 whole eel): ¥3,780
  • Hitsumabushi bento, 1 box: ¥4,650
  • Eel bento, 1 box: ¥2,680
  • Grilled eel bento featuring Mikawa Isshiki eel from Aichi Prefecture, 1 box: ¥2,580
  • Miyazaki Prefecture eel sushi roll, 1 box: ¥3,996

Companies mentioned：あべのハルカス近鉄本店、うなぎ屋 ハレルヒ、菱富、お弁当 うな富士、彩膳ことのは by デリカキッチン、すし萬、ワンハンドBENTO by ほっかほっか亭、煮平、はるまき専門店 lamp、ダイヤ製パン

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A summer encounter with a cat, 60m above the ground.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sunday, July 19, 2026
  • Monday, August 31
  • Adults: 1,400 yen
  • Children: ¥700
  • 400 yen off
  • More than 50 cat cafés nationwide

Companies mentioned：株式会社MOFF、霞ケ浦ふれあいランド株式会社

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“Money Workshop for the Future,” a fun financial education event for parents and children during summer vacation, to be held on Wednesday, August 26

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Morning session: 9:30–12:00
  • Afternoon session: 14:00–16:30
  • 50 parent-child pairs per session
  • 100 pairs in total
  • More than 2,000 financial education events for parents and children annually
  • Cumulative number of participants reaches 90,000

Companies mentioned：株式会社ABCash Technologies、金融教育の未来を創る企業連合会、株式会社みずほフィナンシャルグループ、株式会社みずほ銀行、J-FLEC、一般社団法人日本こどもの生き抜く力育成協会、グリーンモンスター株式会社、ブロードマインド株式会社、株式会社グローテラス、株式会社シュタインズ、株式会社ベルテックス、株式会社TAPP

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“CHEESE WONDER,” the fresh cheesecake that draws waits of up to 3 hours, returns to Nagoya! The summer-only “Cheese Wonder Yellow Classic” will be sold in physical stores only in Nagoya

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2 million units sold to date
  • Approximately 20,000 customers to date
  • Waits of up to 3 hours
  • ¥2,430 (tax included)
  • 2,970 yen (tax included)
  • ¥1,728 (tax included)
  • ¥2,646 (tax included)
  • ¥4,428 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：北海道コンフェクトグループ株式会社、ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ、CHEESE WONDER、アムール・デュ・ショコラ

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Original【請負型で首都圏第1位】株式会社groove agent（ゼロリノベ）、リノベーション協議会「適合R住宅」発行件数ランキングで上位選出

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Number issued: 125

Companies mentioned：株式会社groove agent、リノベーション協議会、ゼロリノベ

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【Appearing on PIVOT】“AI contact centers” that turn Japanese quality into a competitive advantage: both RightTouch representatives discuss the front lines

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “PIVOT,” a business video media outlet with 3.69 million YouTube subscribers
  • 99.3% accuracy in intent-based routing

Companies mentioned：株式会社RightTouch、PIVOT、IGPI、プレイド、ワークスアプリケーションズ、QANT

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Official LINE accounts for local governments × Bus Catch: solving public transportation challenges with data.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Used at more than 5,000 facilities
  • More than 300 sales partners nationwide
  • Number of spots available: 50

Companies mentioned：VISH株式会社、株式会社クラブネッツ、LINE

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NEC Mobile POS to exhibit and participate in the 【Smart Register System Hands-on Demo @ Osaka】 hosted by 経済産業省

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 1,900 businesses have adopted the service
  • Approximately 13,000 stores
  • Capital: ¥427.8 billion

Companies mentioned：日本電気株式会社、NEC、経済産業省、全国中小企業組合士協会連合会

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GREEN×EXPO 2027 and 横浜フリエスポーツクラブ（横浜ＦＣ） sign comprehensive partnership agreement — building a sustainable future society through collaboration with sports

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Friday, July 3, 2026
  • Friday, Dec. 31, 2027

Companies mentioned：GREEN×EXPO 2027、横浜フリエスポーツクラブ、横浜FC、公益社団法人２０２７年国際園芸博覧会協会、Sport Positive Leagues

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Originalオークリーからアイウェアの未知の領域へ踏み出すINFINILOOPが誕生

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ¥161,810 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：オークリー、ルックスオティカジャパン株式会社

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【Tamagawa, Ota Ward】24-hour fitness gym “ECOFIT24 Yaguchi-no-Watashi” to open on July 21 | 62nd location nationwide

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 62 locations nationwide
  • 2,980 yen per month
  • Limited to the first 300 people
  • Save up to approx. 10,000 yen
  • More than 30 professional-grade machines
  • 40,000 cumulative members

Companies mentioned：エーイーシー株式会社、ECOFIT24、TRESUL

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ジンベイ to exhibit at “NEXT BUSINESS EXPO SUMMER 2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 5,600 registered attendees
  • More than 80 companies exhibiting
  • Reduces data-entry work by more than 90%

Companies mentioned：ジンベイ株式会社、NEXT BUSINESS EXPO実行委員会、freee、マネーフォワード、SAP

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TSKさんいん中央テレビ and Asahi Foods join forces! Regional revitalization project, Vol. 4: New “ラーメン悟空” beef-bone salt ramen

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sales will begin in early August 2026 at supermarkets and mass retailers in Shimane and Tottori prefectures, with products rolling out sequentially

Companies mentioned：TSKさんいん中央テレビ、旭食品株式会社、ラーメン悟空

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Strategy cannot be “executed after it is formulated” — only 15% have transitioned to agile organizations

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 80% of companies recognize the need for an agile structure that drives strategy formulation and execution simultaneously
  • Only 15% of companies have actually built such a structure
  • About 40% of projects lack a shared understanding
  • Projects with a shared understanding have a completion rate 16 percentage points higher than projects without one

Companies mentioned：株式会社ローランド・ベルガー、JVCケンウッド、ニデック

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Opening in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture! “Chinese Noodle Specialty Shop 田中そば店 Ishinomaki” opens on Aug. 8 (Sat.)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The chain's 8th location in the prefecture and its first in the Ishinomaki area
  • Floor area: approximately 105 m²
  • ◆Chinese noodles: ¥830
  • ◆Yamagata spicy miso ramen: ¥980
  • Number of locations: 131

Companies mentioned：オイシーズ株式会社、株式会社GMS、田中そば店、つじ田、日本橋 天丼 金子半之助、田中商店

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Job Antenna, a region-focused, two-way recruitment matching service, surpasses 150,000 registered members across all 9 locations

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Registered membership surpassed 150,000, reaching 151,551
  • Cumulative matches*1: 291,600
  • Average age: 36.9
  • Gender ratio: Men 41.9%
  • As soon as possible: 42.5%
  • Original半年以内24.2%
  • Within 1 year: 7.2%
  • The following year or later: 3.4%
  • If there is a good company, 17.9%
  • Not considering it: 4.9%

Companies mentioned：インタラクティブ株式会社、北海道新聞社

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The limits of the “one-person IT department” at small and midsize businesses. Case study released on a network overhaul prompted by the employee’s departure

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Founded in 1953
  • A history of more than 70 years
  • About 1,200 companies

Companies mentioned：BCC株式会社、株式会社ハザン商会

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A mildly spicy cup version of Korea’s national favorite ramen, “ノグリ,” finally arrives! On sale from July 13 (Mon.) at select retailers and exclusively through the official online store

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Suggested retail price: ¥255 including tax (¥236 before tax)
  • Net weight: 63g (noodles 51g)
  • Spiciness: 0.5

Companies mentioned：株式会社農心ジャパン、ノグリ

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“Money Workshop for the Future,” a fun financial education event for parents and children during summer vacation, to be held on Wednesday, August 26

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Wednesday, August 26, 2026
  • 50 parent-child pairs per session (100 pairs total)
  • Cumulative downloads: 10 million

Companies mentioned：グリーンモンスター株式会社、みずほフィナンシャルグループ、みずほ銀行、J-FLEC、金融教育の未来を創る企業連合会、ABCash Technologies、ブロードマインド株式会社、グローテラス、シュタインズ、日本こどもの生き抜く力育成協会、ベルテックス、TAPP

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UK professional soccer club チェルシーFC adopts IFS industrial AI across club operations

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Critical assets worth $2.4 trillion for customers worldwide
  • Approximately ¥389 trillion
  • More than 7,000 employees in 80 countries

Companies mentioned：IFS、チェルシーFC

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【赤から】A tempting summer-only lunch! “Chilled Noodle Lunch,” with 3 varieties to choose from, available for a limited time starting July 14

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Choice of chilled noodles with mini seseri rice bowl lunch: ¥1,290 (¥1,419 including tax)
  • Choice of chilled noodle lunch: ¥990 (¥1,089 including tax)
  • Event period: July 14 (Tue.)–September 30 (Wed.), 2026
  • More than 150 locations nationwide

Companies mentioned：株式会社甲羅、赤から

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A host of new products! MONIN syrups will exhibit again this year at Hotel Restaurant Show Kansai

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 22 (Wed)–24 (Fri), 2026
  • 3 varieties of rare pepper

Companies mentioned：日仏貿易株式会社、MONIN、PARAGON、Perrier、Sanpellegrino、Maison Perrier、ACQUA PANNA

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Original設置型ベビーケアルーム「mamaro」を「ミスターマックス」４店舗に設置しました！

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reached 900 installations in December 2025
  • Cumulative usage reached 1.6 million times

Companies mentioned：Trim株式会社、株式会社ミスターマックス、ミスターマックス

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JAPAN AI turns advertising AI from something that only “creates” into AI that “thinks and makes proposals” — new feature analyzes past winning approaches and proposes and produces the next creative

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：JAPAN AI株式会社、JAPAN AI MARKETING

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Installed the “mamaro” stand-alone baby care room at うきは市役所’s West Annex!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reached 900 installations in December 2025
  • Cumulative usage reached 1.6 million times

Companies mentioned：Trim株式会社、うきは市役所

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【About 70% plan to stay in this summer vacation】Heat waves and high prices make time at home an opportunity to sort through unwanted items

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 67% said they would “spend summer vacation at home”
  • About 86% of those planning to clean and organize said they would “sort through things they no longer use”
  • Original使っていないモノ1位は「洋服・服飾雑貨」で約74％
  • Next were “books, manga and educational materials,” at 55.8%
  • “CDs, DVDs and video games” accounted for 47.5%
  • The most common reasons for holding on to items were “it would be a waste” and “they can still be used,” each at about 47%
  • “The hassle of listing items on flea-market apps” was cited by about 26%
  • “Sorting items is a hassle” was cited by about 23%
  • “There is no reuse shop nearby” was cited by about 22%
  • BOOKOFF SUPER BAZAAR, with 55 locations nationwide

Companies mentioned：ブックオフ、ブックオフグループホールディングス株式会社、Jalan Jalan Japan（ジャラン・ジャラン・ジャパン）、hugall（ハグオール）、Rehello by BOOKOFF（リハロ）、aidect（アイデクト）、BOOKOFF USA、R-LOOP（アールループ）、キモチと。

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Fujisawa City’s Ellie Suite adopts トリニコ, an app that reduces food waste through in-store pickup

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • This brings the total number of registrations to 52

Companies mentioned：合同会社クアッガ、Ellie Suite、トリニコ、rebake

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Original生産者とつながり、1年分のお米を事前に確保する「ゆうきやの確穂米®」令和8年度産の予約受付を開始

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 9, 2026, at 12:00–
  • July 16, 2026, at 12:00–

Companies mentioned：株式会社ゆうき、ゆうきや、市川ライスセンター、市川 裕也

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SpaceData signs memorandum of understanding with Australian company Inovor Technologies in the space situational awareness (SSA) field

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • An MOU signing ceremony was held in Tokyo on July 7, 2026, from 15:00.
  • The launch of the space-based SSA/SDA satellite constellation “Hyperion” is planned for 2027.
  • The satellite is designed to be placed in low Earth orbit (LEO) while also being capable of observing objects in geostationary orbit (GEO) at an altitude of approximately 36,000km.
  • Capital: 1.513 billion yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社スペースデータ、Inovor Technologies、Look Up Space社、Space Industry Association of Australia

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【Industry first】CBcloud makes it mandatory for drivers to enter records of alcohol checks in “ピックゴー”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 70,000 light cargo drivers
  • Approximately 40,000 motorcycle drivers
  • Approximately 3,400 general freight companies
  • Average dispatch rate of 96.5％

Companies mentioned：CBcloud株式会社、ピックゴー

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The 34 floats of the Gion Festival gathered as teacups. The collection exhibition “Gion Festival: A Journey Through Time” opens July 7 at the Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 34 matcha bowls made in Kyoto ware and Kiyomizu ware
  • 74 traditional craft categories in Kyoto City
  • General admission (including university students): ¥500
  • Elementary, junior high and high school students: ¥400

Companies mentioned：株式会社京都産業振興センター、京こま雀休

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Selected companies announced for Chiba Prefecture’s Reiwa 8 “Innovative Startup Growth Promotion Program”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 【List of companies selected for Reiwa 8 (4 companies, alphabetical order)】

Companies mentioned：CIC Japan合同会社、CIC Catalyst APAC、株式会社MOFgraphy、株式会社Perfect Imaging Laboratory、PhaseShift Technologies、ReBond Materials株式会社、東京大学、量子科学技術研究開発機構（QST）、千葉大学

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【World’s oldest cacao cultivation】Chocolate expert Professor Sato talks about the world of cacao 5,500 years ago. Yokohama-based craft chocolate shop VANILLABEANS to hold a special event on Aug. 19 (Wed.)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The “Santa Ana-La Florida archaeological site” provides evidence that humans first cultivated and used cacao approximately 5,500 years ago
  • 【Admission】¥5,500 (tax included) per person
  • 【Capacity】13 people, first come, first served
  • 3,130 bottles in 2024
  • 6,573 bottles in 2025
  • 6,200 books in 2026
  • A total of 15,903 cacao seedlings

Companies mentioned：チョコレートデザイン株式会社、VANILLABEANS、MAMANO CHOCOLATE、コータロー、ウィニャック組合

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[Exhibiting at the 5th Noise and Vibration Countermeasures Exhibition] Showcasing a device that visualizes sources of noise and vibration

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Dates: July 15 (Wednesday) to 17 (Friday), 2026
  • Hours: 10:00 to 17:00

Companies mentioned：コーンズテクノロジー株式会社、gfai tech、Weles Acoustics

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Free release of materials on “Understand it all in 10 minutes! How to develop the practical coaching skills required of newly appointed managers”｜株式会社LDcube

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: 30 million yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社LDcube、株式会社ビジネスコンサルタント

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Cover art for the purchase bonuses for print editions of volumes 3 and 4 of “恋するサイコの白雪くん” revealed!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Surpassed 9.3 million impressions
  • Volume 3: 208 pages
  • Volume 4: 192 pages
  • List price: 900 yen

Companies mentioned：taskey株式会社、アニメイト、丸善ジュンク堂書店、コミコミスタジオ、書泉・芳林堂書店、TSUTAYA、ホーリンラブブックス

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Ajinomoto Co., Inc.’s “音でみるレシピSOUNDFUL RECIPE” wins Bronze in the Audio & Radio category at Cannes Lions 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 12,000 recipes
  • Converted 100 recipes into “音でみるレシピ SOUNDFUL RECIPE”

Companies mentioned：味の素株式会社、The One Show、D&AD、Spikes Asia、ADFEST、Cairns Crocodiles Awards、筑波大学附属視覚特別支援学校

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Originalニュートラルワークス「2026年度 AI検索対策（LLMO）カオスマップ」を公開

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: December 2016

Companies mentioned：株式会社ニュートラルワークス、ChatGPT、Gemini、Google

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マツキヨココカラ＆カンパニー launches the 3rd installment of its “＃⾼⾼⾼品質美容” series: new skincare brand “Pixcella（ピクセラ）,” featuring next-generation exosomes※2 developed through cell※1 research

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • As of the end of March 2026
  • Since September 2025
  • September 11, 2026
  • Price: 4,180 yen
  • Volume: 120 mL
  • Price: 4,400 yen
  • Original容量：30ｍL
  • Price: 5,280 yen
  • 1 sheet: ¥660
  • 4 sheets: ¥2,640
  • 1 sheet: ¥715
  • 4 sheets: ¥2,860

Companies mentioned：株式会社マツキヨココカラ＆カンパニー、マツモトキヨシグループ、ココカラファイングループ

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Awarded the “Women’s Telework Support Services” contract from 新潟県長岡市 for the 2nd consecutive year

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 4 telework seminars and skills development courses
  • Achieving 100% employment
  • Registered members residing in more than 40 countries worldwide
  • Established: July 2007

Companies mentioned：株式会社イマクリエ、新潟県長岡市

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イマクリエ produces the “Japan Pavilion” at one of Taiwan’s largest international interior design exhibitions

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • From July 9 (Thursday) to 12 (Sunday), 2026
  • Teleworkers living overseas in more than 40 countries around the world
  • 145 municipalities nationwide
  • 207 projects
  • 137 municipalities nationwide

Companies mentioned：株式会社イマクリエ、台北南港展覽館1館

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Spice Factory CEO 高木 広之介 to speak on Aug. 6 (Thursday) at “AI Foresight 2026 Summer,” hosted by 日経BP

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  • Capital: 307,008,000 yen (including capital reserves)

Companies mentioned：スパイスファクトリー株式会社、日経BP、日経クロステック、アスクル、日本IBM、大阪ガス、みずほ証券

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DIDION 4th anniversary: new product releases for 3 consecutive weeks, 2nd and 3rd installments

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  • DIDION x JURK NAIL GLITTER J03/J04 ¥1,870 each (tax included)
  • DIDION TONE COLOR MASCARA F10 Copper Beat / F11 Neon Pulse ¥1,650 each (tax included)
  • DIDION EYECOLOR DUO 08 Royal Tempo ¥1,980 (tax included)
  • DIDION SINGLE EYECOLOR 15 Lilac Whisper ¥1,540 (tax included)
  • DIDION x AAAMYYY Mirage Heart Pouch ¥2,970 (tax included)
  • DIDION x AAAMYYY Mirage Heart Pouch + EYECOLOR DUO 08 Royal Tempo SET ¥4,500 (tax included)
  • DIDION x AAAMYYY Mirage Heart Pouch + SINGLE EYECOLOR 15 Lilac Whisper SET ¥4,200 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：MNインターファッション株式会社、ファッションネット株式会社、DIDION、AAAMYYY

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東京貿易テクノシステム株式会社 and 奥村組土木興業 to speak at a construction and civil engineering measurement DX seminar, showcasing efficiency improvements in steel plate jacketing using laser trackers

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  • At the TTS Shin-Yokohama showroom on July 15 (Wednesday), 2026
  • 14:00 to 17:45 (registration opens at 13:30)
  • 17 business companies in Japan and overseas
  • A business development-oriented trading company group comprising a total of 18 companies

Companies mentioned：東京貿易テクノシステム株式会社、奥村組土木興業株式会社、株式会社アルモニコス、東京貿易ホールディングス株式会社、Leica

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シーブリーズ promotes sales of “アイスタオル” through vending machines and proposals to businesses, making heat-relief items more accessible

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  • Available at approximately 300 locations, mainly in the Tokyo and Kanagawa areas
  • Lowers skin temperature by −4°C just by wearing it around your neck

Companies mentioned：株式会社ファイントゥデイ、シーブリーズ、株式会社SDクリエーション、株式会社ハンズ

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DXでんわ, a telephone AI agent, launches a new “reminder feature” that notifies users of unanswered incoming calls, helping prevent missed follow-ups after automated responses.

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  • Supports approximately 40 languages, including English, Chinese, and Korean
  • Reminder interval (maximum: 23 hours 59 minutes)

Companies mentioned：メディアリンク株式会社、DXでんわ、AIto

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Launch of “RICOH Cybersecurity Pack IT Asset Management Service LANSCOPE for RICOH”

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  • Available starting July 10, 2026
  • Original2兆5,278億円

Companies mentioned：リコージャパン株式会社、エムオーテックス株式会社

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“L-Place Sakaisuji-Hommachi,” a corporate rental employee residence supporting companies’ talent strategies, to open in November 2026

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  • Nationwide network of 77 buildings
  • Total units: 112
  • Room area: 26.14㎡
  • Capital: ¥130.1 million

Companies mentioned：大和ライフネクスト株式会社、エルプレイスシリーズ

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舞鶴引揚記念館 special exhibition “ウズベキスタンと舞鶴” now open

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  • [Exhibition period] June 20 (Saturday) to October 25 (Sunday)
  • [Exhibition period] June 20 (Saturday) to October 25 (Sunday), 9:00 to 17:00 (last admission at 4:30 p.m.)
  • 舞鶴引揚記念館 (TEL: 0773-68-0836 ・ FAX: 0773-68-0370)

Companies mentioned：舞鶴市、ウズベキスタン、リシタン地区、舞鶴引揚記念館

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Original【エスパル郡山】「湖穂里」・「いっぽん飯店」がリニューアルオープン！

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  • Tempura soba, ¥1,650 (tax included)
  • Saturday, July 18, 2026

Companies mentioned：仙台ターミナルビル株式会社、株式会社いっぽん

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Originalシェアフル超バイトでORANGE RANGEのイケナイ☀バイトを募集

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Facts

  • Hourly wage: 10,000 yen
  • Daily pay: ¥30,000
  • Transportation: provided (up to 5,000 yen)
  • 12 million people

Companies mentioned：シェアフル株式会社、ORANGE RANGE、パーソルグループ

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“予兆管理,” considered important by about 90% of financial institutions, remains a challenge on the ground due to reliance on individual expertise. Response status also differs between 都市銀行 and 地方銀行.

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  • About 90% of financial institutions consider “予兆管理” important
  • Very important
  • Fairly important
  • Almost no contact
  • Original月に1回以上
  • Original2〜3ヶ月に1回程度
  • Always receive proposals at the right time
  • Usually receive proposals at the right time
  • Very interested
  • Fairly interested
  • Increase the frequency of submitting financial information, such as monthly trial balance sheets
  • Introduction of a system for regularly obtaining financial information
  • Strengthening the collection of non-financial information (industry trends, management's personality, etc.)

Companies mentioned：株式会社YKプランニング、都市銀行、地方銀行、第二地方銀行、信用金庫、信用組合

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Gifu's soul food, chilled tanuki soba, arrives in Iwakura for the first time! The 3rd 「最上製麺」 location, with the brand's largest seating capacity, opens on Monday, July 27, 2026 — two special opening events

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  • The brand's largest location, with 98 seats
  • 「Chilled tanuki soba (regular)」 for 550 yen
  • 「Chilled tanuki soba (large)」 for 660 yen
  • Limited to the first 5,000 customers

Companies mentioned：株式会社ライドオンエクスプレスホールディングス、最上製麺

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New high-performance 「Seven Zone Mattress」 features 7 zones with varying firmness for different body areas

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  • Price: 55,000 yen (tax included)
  • Size: (approx.) W970×L1,950×H100mm
  • Weight: approx. 10kg

Companies mentioned：株式会社アテックス、ウエルネスカンパニー

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New 「Electric Adjustable Bed」 with understated upholstery that blends easily into interiors

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Facts

  • Price: 99,000 yen (tax included)
  • Bed surface height: 35cm
  • Gap between the bed and the floor: 14.5cm
  • Power consumption: 120W

Companies mentioned：ウエルネスカンパニー、株式会社アテックス、アテックスベッド

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Original【エントリー締切まで残り1週間】経済産業省補助事業「マナビDXクエスト」、7月15日(水)で今年度の受付を終了

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  • Original1名あたり22,000円（税込）
  • Group applications available for groups of 5 or more
  • 12-week practical curriculum
  • Capacity: 940 people

Companies mentioned：株式会社SAMURAI、経済産業省

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【WAO High School Global Course】High school study abroad seminar: Hear from alumni about their experiences! — The real story from students studying abroad

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  • Saturday, July 18, 10:30–12:00
  • “個別指導Axis,” with more than 500 campuses across 47 prefectures

Companies mentioned：ワオ高等学校、学校法人ワオ未来学園、南オーストラリア州政府教育省、個別指導Axis

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【Cuvée J2 Hôtel Osaka】「The Story of 11 Maisons」: A makers' dinner featuring Nicolas Feuillatte, presented by the world's first official champagne hotel | Friday, October 9, 2026

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  • 50th anniversary of founding
  • Aged for more than 25 years
  • Capacity: 10 guests
  • Original料金 ：1名様あたり 55,000円（税込）
  • Original料金 ：1名様あたり 89,000円～（税込）
  • Capital: 325 million yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社温故知新、Cuvée J2 Hôtel Osaka、Nicolas Feuillatte、ジャン・フランソワ・ラガルド、Small Luxury Hotels of the World、日経クロストレンド、Financial Times、Statista

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いい生活 officially launches the 「AI Reconciliation Assist」 feature for いい生活賃貸管理クラウド

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Facts

  • Reconciliation matching rate exceeds 90%
  • Reduces working hours by an average of 14.1%
  • Capital: 628,411,540 yen

Companies mentioned：いい生活、いい生活賃貸管理クラウド

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Original世界初、超急冷を必要としない強磁性正20面体準結晶を実現 ～高品質試料の実現で準結晶磁性研究が新たな段階へ～

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  • The results of this research were published online in the international academic journal 「Journal of the American Chemical Society」 on July 7, 2026.
  • The synthesized quasicrystal undergoes a phase transition to an approximant crystal at temperatures above 723 K (K is kelvin; 0°C is approximately 273.1 K), but was found to remain stable during prolonged heat treatment at temperatures of 723K or below.
  • The Gd-, Dy-, and Tb-based quasicrystals synthesized in this study each showed a clear ferromagnetic transition at their respective Curie temperatures (*9): TC = 28.3 K, 16.5 K, and 9.7 K.

Companies mentioned：東京理科大学、Journal of the American Chemical Society、日本学術振興会、科学技術振興機構

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“Money Workshop for the Future,” a fun financial education event for parents and children during summer vacation, to be held on Wednesday, August 26

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  • 50 parent-child pairs per session
  • 100 pairs in total
  • More than 2,000 financial education events for parents and children annually
  • Since its founding in 2002
  • 100% hold FP qualifications
  • 200,000 consultations to date
  • Customer satisfaction: 98.9%
  • More than 80% of participants

Companies mentioned：ブロードマインド株式会社、金融教育の未来を創る企業連合会、株式会社みずほフィナンシャルグループ、株式会社みずほ銀行、J-FLEC、一般社団法人日本こどもの生き抜く力育成協会、株式会社ABCash Technologies、グリーンモンスター株式会社、株式会社グローテラス、株式会社シュタインズ、株式会社ベルテックス、株式会社TAPP

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ニセコノーザンリゾート・アンヌプリ offers a summer-only accommodation plan with a hot-air balloon experience

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  • Approximately 30m above the ground
  • Meeting time: 6:30–7:00
  • Meeting time: 16:30–17:00

Companies mentioned：ニセコノーザンリゾート・アンヌプリ、Outdoor Amusement Company

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「Akita Direct-from-the-Producer Market」 to be held at Musashi-Mizonokuchi Station!

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  • 6 days
  • Original１個 330円（税込）
  • Original１個 520円（税込）
  • Original各1本360ml 640円（税込）
  • Original1個 160円（税込）
  • 720ml, 1,390 yen (tax included)
  • Original1袋 230円(税込)
  • Original1個 1,980円(税込)
  • 650 yen for a pack of 4 (tax included)
  • Original1個170g 620円(税込)

Companies mentioned：JR東日本東北総合サービス株式会社、お菓子の泉栄堂、秋田どんぐり村、HOPDOG BREWING、たけや製パン、JR東日本

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【2026-harvest plums】Wakayama producers say growing conditions have worsened in recent years

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  • Clicks on high-intent search queries such as 「plums online」 and 「order plums」 rose 39.7% year on year
  • Listings for Wakayama-grown plums fell 25% year on year
  • As of March 2026, approximately 9,200 farmers and fishers were registered
  • About 13,000 food products, along with the stories behind them, are offered
  • Approximately 12 million communications have taken place through ポケットマルシェ to date
  • Approximately 920,000 consumers are enjoying food that connects them with producers.

Companies mentioned：株式会社雨風太陽、ポケットマルシェ、JAグループ和歌山

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NPO ETIC. establishes 「一般社団法人チャレコミ災害支援ネットワーク」 with community development organizations nationwide. Incorporates its disaster support membership program, which provided 16 people and more than 4 million yen in assistance over 4 years to disaster-hit areas including Niigata, Noto, and Aomori

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  • Human resource support for 16 people
  • 4.07 million yen in financial assistance

Companies mentioned：NPO法人ETIC.、一般社団法人チャレコミ災害支援ネットワーク、NPO法人都岐沙羅パートナーズセンター、株式会社御祓川、株式会社バリューシフト、一般社団法人ワカツク、公益財団法人長野県みらい基金、特定非営利活動法人G-net、一般社団法人わくわくスイッチ、NPO法人bankup

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A new standard for sleep. 「ブレインスリープ Pillow」 gets an update! Greater softness × retained resilience for high-performance personalized fit

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Facts

  • Price (tax included): ¥33,000
  • Sweat equivalent to 1 cup of water (approx. 200 ml)
  • 「The Golden 90 Minutes」

Companies mentioned：株式会社ブレインスリープ、ブレインスリープ

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Won BEST 2026 「Collector's Choice」 from 【JetPens】 in 「TOKYO STATIONERY AWARD 2026」, a Japanese stationery award selected by overseas buyers

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Facts

  • Product size: approx. W88×H125mm
  • Product price (tax included): 1,100 yen
  • 112 pages

Companies mentioned：フタバ株式会社、JetPens、LUIBAN、Ecom Vibe、ROKKAKU、オビワン

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On the launch of mineo's new devices: 「Xiaomi 17T」, 「Xiaomi 17T Pro」, and 「motorola edge 60」

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Facts

  • Sales will begin on Thursday, July 9, 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社オプテージ、Xiaomi、motorola

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Living legends of the contemporary art world, 「ギルバート＆ジョージ」 to hold their first major exhibition in Japan in 30 years

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  • Their first major exhibition in Japan in 30 years
  • Original2027年5月26日（水）から8月29日（日）
  • September 17 (Friday) to December 20 (Monday) of the same year
  • They will soon mark 60 years since they began creating together
  • 2027 marks 60 years since they met in 1967

Companies mentioned：ギルバート＆ジョージ、タデウス・ロパック、ホワイト・キューブ、ソニー・ミュージックエンタテインメント、関西テレビ放送、京都新聞、ぴあ株式会社、京都市、国立新美術館、ブリティッシュ・カウンシル、ヘイワード・ギャラリー、エスパス ルイ・ヴィトン東京、テート美術館

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【KRP Festival × 京の食文化ミュージアム・あじわい館】「Summer Vacation Homework Support Week」 to be held

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Facts

  • From Thursday, July 23, 2026
  • Approximately 25 diverse events
  • ８：３０～１７：００

Companies mentioned：京都リサーチパーク株式会社、京の食文化ミュージアム・あじわい館、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

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Tickets go on sale Wednesday, August 26! A major whisky tasting event! 「Whisky Festival 2026 in Tokyo」

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Companies mentioned：株式会社ウイスキー文化研究所、ニッカウヰスキー株式会社、サントリー株式会社、堅展実業株式会社、小正嘉之助蒸溜所株式会社、株式会社ベンチャーウイスキー、アイルランド政府食糧庁ボード・ビア Bord Bia the Irish Food Board、AQUA VITAE株式会社、安積蒸溜所、アサヒビール株式会社、阿波乃蒸溜所、IAN MACLEOD DISTILLERS、株式会社ePower、株式会社伊勢萬、Whiskey&Co. Distillery Water Dragon、ウイスキー専門店相葉 大阪&東京、江井ヶ嶋蒸留所、有限会社エィコーン、有限会社エス・シー・ティー、お酒の美術館、株式会社尾鈴山蒸留所、ガイアフロー静岡蒸溜所、海峡蒸溜所、CASK&FOREST、月光川蒸留所株式会社、嘉之助蒸溜所、Kamui Whisky株式会社、乾杯会、CAMPARI JAPAN株式会社、木内酒造 八郷蒸溜所、喜界蒸溜所、黄桜丹波蒸溜所、株式会社キムラ、963WHISKY（福島県南酒販）、キリンビール株式会社、KING's BARREL、久住蒸溜所、CRAFT WONDER、Ken's Choice Japan 合同会社、堅展実業株式会社 ウイスキー事業本部 厚岸蒸溜所、小牧蒸溜所、コルドンヴェール株式会社、COMPASS BOX WHISKY、サイズ酒販、株式会社サカツコーポレーション、サクラオディスティラリー、酒ハックプロジェクト株式会社、三郎丸蒸留所、三陽物産株式会社、James Eadie 横浜君嶋屋、株式会社信濃屋食品

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トレルナ to donate napkins to 大阪府立長吉高等学校 through its 「1minute,1napkin」 project

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  • Deliver 1 sanitary napkin to a place in need for every 1 minute an advertisement is aired
  • The maximum number of napkins that can be received in 1 month is 7

Companies mentioned：株式会社ネクイノ、トレルナ、ジョイセフ、大阪府立長吉高等学校

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【木村屋總本店】Ranking of July's best-selling new products for supermarkets

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Facts

  • Price: 172 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社木村屋總本店

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Building an integrated identity management platform with Okta. A flexible approach to governance achieves both stronger security and greater operational efficiency, supporting global growth. Okta customer case study featuring キャディ株式会社 now available.

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  • Expanding operations globally across 4 countries: Japan, the US, Vietnam and Thailand

Companies mentioned：キャディ株式会社、株式会社Too、Okta

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Tenda to speak at webinar on generative AI and DX promotion, explaining practical BPR and business transformation points for turning AI use into results

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  • Date and time: July 23, 2026 (Thursday), 15:00–16:00
  • Capacity: 60 students

Companies mentioned：株式会社テンダ、GMOメイクショップ株式会社、株式会社ユリーカ

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Inaba Foods is running an Instagram campaign featuring recipes using its no-salt-added corn and a giveaway!

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  • 12 winners
  • 6 cans of no-salt-added corn plus 4 other popular products (10 items total)

Companies mentioned：いなば食品株式会社

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New golf-feature tee, “MATCH TEE,” now available

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Facts

  • Launching July 25

Companies mentioned：ブリヂストンスポーツ株式会社

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Prizes from the anime “DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR” are coming from System Service starting in July 2026!

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  • Plush toys approximately 11 cm tall
  • Towels approximately 60 cm long
  • 4 types in total
  • 3 types in total
  • 7 types in total

Companies mentioned：システムサービス株式会社、HYBE/Project DARK MOON

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Original尿がんリスク検査「マイシグナル®︎」ドラッグストア「ウォンツ」「ウェルネス」「九州(沖縄地区除く)のツルハドラッグ」など、323店舗で提供開始

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  • Chugoku region: 291 stores
  • Kyushu region: 32 stores
  • Risk of 10 types of cancer, including pancreatic cancer
  • Capital: 100 million yen

Companies mentioned：Craif株式会社、株式会社ツルハグループドラッグ＆ファーマシー西日本、TGN

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Forval wins the contract for 袋井市’s “Digitalization Promotion Services for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses” for the 3rd consecutive year

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Facts

  • The program expects to support approximately 8 companies.
  • Established: September 18, 1980 (Showa 55).

Companies mentioned：株式会社フォーバル、袋井市

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“PROJECT B,” a major-label debut development project that has attracted a cumulative 4,071 applicants, will be featured in its first terrestrial TV documentary, airing on TOKYO MX2

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  • A cumulative 4,071 applicants
  • More than 90 locations nationwide
  • 388 rooms in total

Companies mentioned：株式会社BUZZ GROUP、TOKYO MX2、PROJECT B

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Reckoner wins overall 1st place in the “Data Integration Tools” category of the “2026 First Half BOXIL Document Request Rankings”!

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Facts

  • Approximately ¥150,000 per month
  • More than 100 different systems

Companies mentioned：株式会社スリーシェイク、スマートキャンプ株式会社、Reckoner、kintone、Salesforce、Google BigQuery、Sreake、Relance、Securify

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Securify wins overall 1st place in the “Security Assessment Services” category of the “2026 First Half BOXIL Document Request Rankings”!

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Facts

  • First place overall
  • First half of 2026
  • January 1, 2026
  • May 31, 2026

Companies mentioned：Securify、スリーシェイク、スマートキャンプ、BOXIL

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“Tokyo Handmade Marche 2026 Fall” is coming! Two days featuring more than 700 popular handmade artists, on September 5 (Saturday) and 6 (Sunday), 2026, at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall

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Facts

  • Advance ticket (general admission): ¥1,000
  • Same-day ticket (general admission): ¥1,200
  • Student discount: ¥600
  • After 3 p.m. ticket: ¥800

Companies mentioned：株式会社東京ドーム、ハンドメイドマルシェ実行委員会、アソビュー、KKday、セブンチケット、ローチケ、eplus、楽天トラベル、ぼんわ、chocolate-Alice、Sunny spot、Queue de clé、siro、とりどり工房、おはぎともなかと、CHIPS BEUMA、sui sweets、くらまあん、スイカシャック、シフォンケーキ絹

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UHA味覚糖 and リカちゃん team up for a dream collaboration! A must-buy campaign celebrates the launch of “できたてぷっちょくるくるグミショップ,” starting July 11, 2026!

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  • A total of 20 people will win fabulous prizes
  • Enter with a purchase of ¥500 or more, including tax
  • July 11, 2026–August 17, 2026

Companies mentioned：UHA味覚糖株式会社、リカちゃん、タカラトミー

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We peeled too many sweet chestnuts! Back by popular demand this year! “甘栗むいちゃいました” is available for a limited time with 10% more!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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  • 10% extra volume
  • 38.5 g
  • 77 g
  • Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

Companies mentioned：クラシエ株式会社（フーズカンパニー）

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Launching a new initiative to help organizations become AI-ready, an essential step toward realizing an “autopilot call center (AI autonomous operation)”

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  • The domestic call center market is worth more than ¥1 trillion.
  • Call volume fell by approximately 20%
  • “Helpfeel” has been implemented at more than 900 sites

Companies mentioned：株式会社Helpfeel、東北電力株式会社

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In the first year of “extreme-heat days,” more than 90% are concerned about summer heat. Rising electricity bills top the list of concerns

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  • 55.1% said they were “very concerned” and 36.9% “somewhat concerned,” for a combined total of 92.0%
  • About 60% (61.9%) are concerned about rising electricity bills from using air conditioning
  • “Improve air-conditioner efficiency with circulator fans, blackout curtains and other measures” (44.0%)
  • “Use air conditioning more effectively, such as by adjusting the temperature setting” (43.8%)
  • “Switching to summer bedding” (38.3%)
  • “Cleaning air conditioners” (34.4%); “buying sun-protection goods” (34.4%)
  • Original「5月までに完了した」という回答で約4割（39.9%）
  • “Parasol and hat” was the most common response (34.3%)
  • “Cooling spray and cooling sheets” (29.0%)

Companies mentioned：くふう生活者総合研究所、くふうカンパニーグループ、くふう トクバイ、くふう Zaim

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Originalワイン 1 年生でも大丈夫！産地を知れば最短ルートでワインの本質が理解できる『15 か国・地域を飲んで旅する ワインの世界地図』 7 月 8 日発売

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  • A tasting journey through 15 countries and regions
  • List price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
  • A5 softcover, 320 pages

Companies mentioned：ダイヤモンド社、Forbes JAPAN、WSET、Amazon

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Life gets moving when you try just a little. “5% Change” goes on sale July 8

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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  • List price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
  • 四六-format softcover, 452 pages

Companies mentioned：株式会社ダイヤモンド社、Amazon

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Unlimited plans from low-cost SIM providers are used by only about 30%, but satisfaction exceeds 80%. The main concern is slow connection speeds

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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  • 28.91% said they use an unlimited plan
  • 83.79% of users said they were satisfied
  • “Connection speeds are slower than I expected” (28.38%)
  • 256 people who use low-cost SIMs

Companies mentioned：楽天モバイル、ココモーラ、株式会社ゼロアクセル、株式会社BimoRa、株式会社ワンプレート、株式会社ザ・建物

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Thick-cut beef tongue, available for a limited time this summer, comes to beef kalbi bowl and sundubu specialist かるびのとりこ

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  • Dine-in: ¥1,190
  • Dine-in: ¥990
  • Takeout: ¥1,020
  • Dine-in: ¥1,290
  • Dine-in: ¥1,090
  • Takeout: ¥1,120
  • “Beef Kalbi Bowl” (¥690)
  • “Sundubu” (¥890)

Companies mentioned：株式会社吉野家、株式会社吉野家ホールディングス、かるびのとりこ

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