# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-08 09:00–12:00 JST｜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.

## 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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000146985.html
- anchor: #n1360143
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000105943.html
- anchor: #n1360142
- Companies mentioned: Barbour、Mul

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

## 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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000090.000068929.html
- anchor: #n1360141
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000090.000152789.html
- anchor: #n1360140
- 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

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

## 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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000095.000020302.html
- anchor: #n1360139
- 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

Facts:
- April 2027

## 【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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000098.000097827.html
- anchor: #n1360138
- 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」

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

## 【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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000101475.html
- anchor: #n1360137
- 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

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

## 【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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000015631.html
- anchor: #n1360136
- Companies mentioned: モデラート株式会社、SOÉJU、日本橋髙島屋S.C.

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

## 【あべのハルカス近鉄本店】Day of the Ox

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000155220.html
- anchor: #n1360135
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000102762.html
- anchor: #n1360134
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MOFF、霞ケ浦ふれあいランド株式会社

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

## “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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000033541.html
- anchor: #n1360133
- 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

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

## “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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000110140.html
- anchor: #n1360132
- 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

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)

## 【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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000110.000065261.html
- anchor: #n1360131
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社groove agent、リノベーション協議会、ゼロリノベ

Facts:
- Number issued: 125

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000098678.html
- anchor: #n1360130
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000042253.html
- anchor: #n1360129
- Companies mentioned: VISH株式会社、株式会社クラブネッツ、LINE

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000080862.html
- anchor: #n1360128
- 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

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

## 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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000097656.html
- anchor: #n1360127
- 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

Facts:
- Friday, July 3, 2026
- Friday, Dec. 31, 2027

## 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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000053882.html
- anchor: #n1360126
- Companies mentioned: オークリー、ルックスオティカジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- ¥161,810 (tax included)

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000120.000095989.html
- anchor: #n1360125
- Companies mentioned: エーイーシー株式会社、ECOFIT24、TRESUL

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000143568.html
- anchor: #n1360124
- 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

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

## 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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000134.000086416.html
- anchor: #n1360123
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000137.000020895.html
- anchor: #n1360122
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000048178.html
- anchor: #n1360121
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000014652.html
- anchor: #n1360120
- Companies mentioned: インタラクティブ株式会社、北海道新聞社

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%
- 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%

## 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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000012929.html
- anchor: #n1360119
- Companies mentioned: BCC株式会社、株式会社ハザン商会

Facts:
- Founded in 1953
- A history of more than 70 years
- About 1,200 companies

## 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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000099515.html
- anchor: #n1360118
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社農心ジャパン、ノグリ

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

## “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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000151.000009745.html
- anchor: #n1360117
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000156.000064235.html
- anchor: #n1360116
- Companies mentioned: IFS、チェルシーFC

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

## 【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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000158.000126693.html
- anchor: #n1360115
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社甲羅、赤から

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000160.000077634.html
- anchor: #n1360114
- Companies mentioned: 日仏貿易株式会社、MONIN、PARAGON、Perrier、Sanpellegrino、Maison Perrier、ACQUA PANNA

Facts:
- July 22 (Wed)–24 (Fri), 2026
- 3 varieties of rare pepper

## 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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000161.000016859.html
- anchor: #n1360113
- 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

Facts:
- Reached 900 installations in December 2025
- Cumulative usage reached 1.6 million times

## 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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000161.000124536.html
- anchor: #n1360112
- Companies mentioned: JAPAN AI株式会社、JAPAN AI MARKETING

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000162.000016859.html
- anchor: #n1360111
- Companies mentioned: Trim株式会社、うきは市役所

Facts:
- Reached 900 installations in December 2025
- Cumulative usage reached 1.6 million times

## 【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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000162.000123523.html
- anchor: #n1360110
- 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。

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”
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000040167.html
- anchor: #n1360109
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社クアッガ、Ellie Suite、トリニコ、rebake

Facts:
- This brings the total number of registrations to 52

## 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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000039264.html
- anchor: #n1360108
- 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

Facts:
- July 9, 2026, at 12:00–
- July 16, 2026, at 12:00–

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000080352.html
- anchor: #n1360107
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スペースデータ、Inovor Technologies、Look Up Space社、Space Industry Association of Australia

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000168.000016726.html
- anchor: #n1360106
- Companies mentioned: CBcloud株式会社、ピックゴー

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

## 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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000170.000077909.html
- anchor: #n1360105
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社京都産業振興センター、京こま雀休

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000173.000063842.html
- anchor: #n1360092
- 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

Facts:
- 【List of companies selected for Reiwa 8 (4 companies, alphabetical order)】

## 【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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000174.000030236.html
- anchor: #n1360091
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000175.000064519.html
- anchor: #n1360090
- Companies mentioned: コーンズテクノロジー株式会社、gfai tech、Weles Acoustics

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

## 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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000178.000131307.html
- anchor: #n1360089
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LDcube、株式会社ビジネスコンサルタント

Facts:
- Capital: 30 million yen

## 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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000179.000012747.html
- anchor: #n1360088
- 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

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

## 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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000179.000092524.html
- anchor: #n1360087
- 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

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

## 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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000181.000041566.html
- anchor: #n1360086
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニュートラルワークス、ChatGPT、Gemini、Google

Facts:
- Established: December 2016

## 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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000192.000089283.html
- anchor: #n1360085
- 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

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
- 容量：30ｍL
- Price: 5,280 yen
- 1 sheet: ¥660
- 4 sheets: ¥2,640
- 1 sheet: ¥715
- 4 sheets: ¥2,860

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000193.000047071.html
- anchor: #n1360084
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イマクリエ、新潟県長岡市

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000194.000047071.html
- anchor: #n1360083
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イマクリエ、台北南港展覽館1館

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000197.000022779.html
- anchor: #n1360082
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000199.000024743.html
- anchor: #n1360081
- 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

Facts:
- 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)

## 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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000201.000098548.html
- anchor: #n1360080
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## 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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000211.000081704.html
- anchor: #n1360079
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## 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.

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000212.000072025.html
- anchor: #n1360078
- Companies mentioned: メディアリンク株式会社、DXでんわ、AIto

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000218.000006187.html
- anchor: #n1360077
- 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

Facts:
- Available starting July 10, 2026
- 2兆5,278億円

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000222.000059962.html
- anchor: #n1360076
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000230.000049369.html
- anchor: #n1360075
- 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

Facts:
- [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)

## 【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！

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000230.000149926.html
- anchor: #n1360074
- Companies mentioned: 仙台ターミナルビル株式会社、株式会社いっぽん

Facts:
- Tempura soba, ¥1,650 (tax included)
- Saturday, July 18, 2026

## シェアフル超バイトでORANGE RANGEのイケナイ☀バイトを募集

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000231.000124219.html
- anchor: #n1360073
- Companies mentioned: シェアフル株式会社、ORANGE RANGE、パーソルグループ

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

## “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.

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000250.000062252.html
- anchor: #n1360072
- 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

Facts:
- About 90% of financial institutions consider “予兆管理” important
- Very important
- Fairly important
- Almost no contact
- 月に1回以上
- 2〜3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.)

## 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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000253.000020379.html
- anchor: #n1360071
- 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

Facts:
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000255.000033199.html
- anchor: #n1360070
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アテックス、ウエルネスカンパニー

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000256.000033199.html
- anchor: #n1360069
- 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

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

## 【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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000256.000047683.html
- anchor: #n1360068
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SAMURAI、経済産業省

Facts:
- 1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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000257.000068132.html
- anchor: #n1360067
- 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

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

## 【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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000258.000118716.html
- anchor: #n1360066
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000261.000003214.html
- anchor: #n1360065
- Companies mentioned: いい生活、いい生活賃貸管理クラウド

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

## 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～

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000262.000102047.html
- anchor: #n1360064
- 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

Facts:
- 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.

## “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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000263.000059559.html
- anchor: #n1360063
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## 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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000269.000165726.html
- anchor: #n1360062
- Companies mentioned: ニセコノーザンリゾート・アンヌプリ、Outdoor Amusement Company

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000275.000146951.html
- anchor: #n1360061
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000291.000046526.html
- anchor: #n1360060
- 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

Facts:
- 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.

## 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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000293.000012113.html
- anchor: #n1360059
- 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

Facts:
- Human resource support for 16 people
- 4.07 million yen in financial assistance

## 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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000294.000046684.html
- anchor: #n1360058
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブレインスリープ、ブレインスリープ

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000296.000067791.html
- anchor: #n1360057
- Companies mentioned: フタバ株式会社、JetPens、LUIBAN、Ecom Vibe、ROKKAKU、オビワン

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000297.000051725.html
- anchor: #n1360056
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オプテージ、Xiaomi、motorola

Facts:
- Sales will begin on Thursday, July 9, 2026

## 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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000332.000049041.html
- anchor: #n1360055
- 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

Facts:
- Their first major exhibition in Japan in 30 years
- 2027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

## 【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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000335.000030270.html
- anchor: #n1360054
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000340.000119996.html
- anchor: #n1360053
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000345.000021661.html
- anchor: #n1360052
- 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

Facts:
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000346.000110949.html
- anchor: #n1360051
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社木村屋總本店

Facts:
- Price: 172 yen (tax included)

## 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.

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000356.000004669.html
- anchor: #n1360050
- Companies mentioned: キャディ株式会社、株式会社Too、Okta

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000360.000024464.html
- anchor: #n1360049
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000384.000058165.html
- anchor: #n1360048
- Companies mentioned: いなば食品株式会社

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000402.000013327.html
- anchor: #n1360047
- Companies mentioned: ブリヂストンスポーツ株式会社

Facts:
- Launching July 25

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000416.000046259.html
- anchor: #n1360046
- Companies mentioned: システムサービス株式会社、HYBE/Project DARK MOON

Facts:
- Plush toys approximately 11 cm tall
- Towels approximately 60 cm long
- 4 types in total
- 3 types in total
- 7 types in total

## 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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000419.000041883.html
- anchor: #n1360045
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000427.000104276.html
- anchor: #n1360044
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォーバル、袋井市

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

## “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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000444.000141380.html
- anchor: #n1360043
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BUZZ GROUP、TOKYO MX2、PROJECT B

Facts:
- A cumulative 4,071 applicants
- More than 90 locations nationwide
- 388 rooms in total

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000445.000024873.html
- anchor: #n1360042
- 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

Facts:
- Approximately ¥150,000 per month
- More than 100 different systems

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000446.000024873.html
- anchor: #n1360041
- Companies mentioned: Securify、スリーシェイク、スマートキャンプ、BOXIL

Facts:
- First place overall
- First half of 2026
- January 1, 2026
- May 31, 2026

## “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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000476.000077656.html
- anchor: #n1360040
- 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

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

## 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!

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000480.000011343.html
- anchor: #n1360039
- Companies mentioned: UHA味覚糖株式会社、リカちゃん、タカラトミー

Facts:
- 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

## 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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000490.000016394.html
- anchor: #n1360038
- Companies mentioned: クラシエ株式会社（フーズカンパニー）

Facts:
- 10% extra volume
- 38.5 g
- 77 g
- Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000506.000027275.html
- anchor: #n1360037
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Helpfeel、東北電力株式会社

Facts:
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000529.000046400.html
- anchor: #n1360036
- 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

Facts:
- 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%)
- 「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%)

## 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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000542.000045710.html
- anchor: #n1360035
- Companies mentioned: ダイヤモンド社、Forbes JAPAN、WSET、Amazon

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000543.000045710.html
- anchor: #n1360034
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダイヤモンド社、Amazon

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

## 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: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000562.000117030.html
- anchor: #n1360033
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## 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

- Published: 2026-07-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000568.000019432.html
- anchor: #n1360032
- 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

Facts:
- 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)