“餃子酒場 肉汁とっつぁん,” a fast-growing Reiwa-era casual izakaya, opens in Kichijoji on July 10, 2026! ★ Its business model generates average monthly sales of more than 400,000 yen per tsubo even on upper floors; this is its 14th Kanto location and an FC opening ★
A 2025 survey on social media use found that 79.4% of Gen Z recognizes BeReal., a social media platform for sharing authentic moments from everyday life
A 2025 survey on social media use found that 79.4% of Gen Z recognizes BeReal., a social media platform for sharing authentic moments from everyday life, while 22.8% use it.
The long-awaited restock of the “UV powder with an integrated brush,” which sold more than 10,000 units in 2 months, goes on sale again starting July 10!
AI voice emotion analysis “Heart Voice” arrives at あぶくま洞! A demonstration event using voices to visualize emotional changes during a cave experience begins July 1!!
[SEKISUIチャレンジャーズ] First official game, the Amagasaki Bowl, ends in a 13-30 loss; with no wins in the spring season, the team faces a crucial test in its bid for the playoffs
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Lost 13-30
Finished the 4-game spring season with 3 losses and 1 tie
With a view to reaching the playoffs, a spot awarded to teams finishing in the top 6
6 games remain in the fall season
Will face オール三菱ライオンズ on an away trip to the Kanto region on Aug. 29
Original2026年8月29日（土）16:00キックオフ
Companies mentioned：SEKISUIチャレンジャーズ、IBM BIG BLUE、尼崎信用金庫、積水化学工業株式会社、阪神タイガース、YAMATY、オール三菱ライオンズ
[Free access from July 13 to 17 only] Webinar for registered support organizations: “Which industry should you start with? Choosing an industry without missteps and business strategy for registered support organizations”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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More than 1,000 companies’ worth of sales negotiation experience in the registered support organization sector
Available free for a limited time starting Monday, July 13, 2026
The 8th CELLCUBE×docomo collaboration! New “Semi-Solid Mobile Battery 01M (10,000mAh)” from docomo select offers reduced fire risk and long battery life
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“Semi-Solid Mobile Battery 01M (10,000mAh)”
Sale price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
Supports approximately 2,000 charge and discharge cycles
Entries open July 15 (Tuesday) for the “JPM Awards 2026 In-Store Marketing Division,” a contest recognizing POP and in-store advertising that makes shopping more convenient and enjoyable!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Held for the 55th time this year
Features 30 entry categories
From Wednesday, July 15, 2026, to Monday, Sept. 7
The 12-month period from Aug. 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026
10 committee members from the JPM Association
A total of 20 people, including the above members and 10 selected from member companies
A total of 9 leading experts and industry specialists
[Survey data available] How Gen Z views hiring in the AI era: About 60% expect interviews to become “easier,” but about half say they would not accept a rejection based solely on an AI assessment
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Because I’m worried about being evaluated by AI
Because it’s easier to arrange the time and location
Because the evaluation feels fair
Because it’s not as intimidating as an in-person interview
Because I’m less likely to feel nervous
AI interviews are fairer
Interviews with human interviewers are fairer
I absolutely could not accept it
I can’t accept an evaluation that hasn’t been reviewed by a person
You study investing. You study AI. So why not real estate?—FREEDOM X㈱ makes “ヨソック,” a visualization tool supporting real estate reskilling, available free
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How the number of properties for sale will rise or fall in 2030 and 2040
Heatstroke prevention event “Hitotoshi Festival” comes to Tokyo Tower! Enjoy an “interactive festival,” “salt” shaved ice and the “Hitotoshi ♬ Ondo ♬”—sing, dance and take part in the fun this summer!
[2026 latest survey] About 1 in 3 roof-painting jobs use heat-reflective paint. 外壁塗装パートナーズ releases rankings of popular products and tips for choosing without missteps, based on actual contract data
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Heat-reflective paint accounts for 34.2% of roof paint
Heat-reflective paint accounts for approximately 27.8% of exterior wall paint
A total of 340 contracts for heat-reflective paint
[For single parents] Tech Mentor launches support for using the “Higher Education and Vocational Training Promotion Benefit.” Helping single parents who want to study but are concerned about the cost
一般社団法人日本カーシェアリング協会 launches a crowdfunding project to build a system for delivering a “free loaner car” as quickly as possible to people who have lost their vehicles in a disaster.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Initial target amount: ¥5 million
573 donated vehicles nationwide
Annual operating costs are approximately ¥100 million
[CSR activity with no cost or planning required] Simple employee-participation social contribution program launches. Tax incentives and PR use also available.
A new arrival in Niigata City at Frespo Akamichi! Napolitan specialty restaurant 「スパゲッティーのパンチョ」 to open its new Niigata Akamichi location on Friday, July 17, with 3 consecutive opening campaigns
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New location to open on Friday, July 17, 2026
100 yen off Napolitan and meat sauce
Free Pancho drawstring pouch for the first 30 customers each day for 3 days
Grand opening of the 「Trial Seiyu Urayasu store」, the 4th location in a new format combining the strengths of Trial and 西友, and the first in Chiba Prefecture
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Sales up approximately 40% and customer count up approximately 37%
Sales up approximately 55% and customer count up approximately 48%
Aiming to expand to 30 stores
Price: 645 yen (tax included)
Price: 376 yen (tax included)
Sales: 803.8 billion yen (fiscal year ended June 2025) ※ consolidated group basis
As summer brings lighter clothing, around 70% say body blemishes have led them to avoid showing skin｜A survey of 300 people identifies the TOP 3 areas they feel self-conscious about
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68.7% said they had avoided wearing lighter clothing or showing skin because of body blemishes
The area people feel most self-conscious about is the back, at 42.3%
Next is the upper arms, at 38.0%
The neck and décolletage, at 29.7%
72.0% said they want treatment before summer but don't know when to get it
Number of survey participants: 300
More than 30,000 skin tumor and dermatologic surgery procedures
[Handa, Aichi Prefecture] A summer tradition that draws 30,000 people! 「Handa Canal Night」 lights up the nighttime canal with 2,000 Hikarinotama lights
Bringing energetic mornings to a 「Japan that can't sleep」: Showa Nishikawa launches full-scale 「sleep environment improvement seminars」 for companies, educational institutions and athletes
A sensation even before its release! The first book by hugely popular actor Haru Kuroki is an unexpected food essay and recipe collection that reveals everything she 「made and ate」—morning, noon and night, all 365 days of the 1 year!
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List price: 1,700 yen plus tax
28 dishes with special meaning or that she particularly loves
[叡啓大学] Applications now open! Summer open campus on August 1 (Sat.); class observation programs on July 20 (holiday), 21 (Tue.), 22 (Wed.) and 24 (Fri.)
[Summer limited-time offer] “Bear Hall,” an all-you-can-drink option with a beer tower, and “Summer Spicy and Savory Monja” arrive at “Hokkai Monja x Teppanyaki KIBORI”!
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Fresh lamb Jingisukan course with beer tower: 5,800 yen (tax included)
Made with carefully selected Hokkaido ingredients! Summer Spicy and Savory Monja: 2,000 yen each (tax included)
Extra fresh lamb, 100g: 770 yen (tax included)
Extra vegetables: 550 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：Brand Bank Company、GYRO HOLDINGS
Advance registration now open for “Bibibi Festival for Repeat” from ホットペッパービューティー, offering up to 30% back in points! Riisa Naka makes 3 transformations with pink hair and colorful outfits in a joyful new video
Webinar to be held on the theme “[For IT directors and CISOs] Can you explain to executives that your company’s information has leaked onto the dark web?”
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On May 22, 2026, 金融庁 and 日本銀行 jointly announced a request concerning “Short-term responses by financial institutions in light of changing threats from frontier AI.”
The request calls for strengthening asset management, vulnerability management, patch application, monitoring and response, and resilience under the direct involvement of senior management, generally within about 1 month.
[Award-winning rice donated to children’s cafeterias] Toyohashi-grown rice “女神のほほえみ” wins an Excellence Gold Award at “あなたが選ぶ日本一おいしい米コンテスト”; the mayor receives a courtesy visit, and the award-winning rice is donated to children’s cafeterias in the city
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1 ton of the award-winning rice “女神のほほえみ” donated to children’s cafeterias in 豊橋市
Turning midwives’ new careers into a force for society—株式会社With Midwife launches a new series exploring midwives’ careers in the specialist magazine ペリネイタルケア.
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There were 38,721 practicing midwives as of 令和6年
Around 2,000 people pass the national midwifery examination each year.
More than 200 students enrolled
More than 190 midwives participate in running the community
The proportion of people on leave has fallen to 6.8%.
The proportion of people who continue working in clinical settings while choosing multiple work styles, among others, is 12.6%.
Career consultations have been provided to nearly 100 people in total to date.
Companies mentioned：株式会社With Midwife、ペリネイタルケア、Licence says、Jicca Nakano、THE CARE
[Announcement unveiled] “Clapton Festival”: 3 live and documentary films featuring Eric Clapton to be screened in theaters for 3 consecutive weeks in August! This hot summer, Clapton is even hotter! Advance tickets now on sale.
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The event will run for 3 weeks starting Aug. 14
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Companies mentioned：マリブ株式会社、フェンダー、TOHOシネマズシャンテ、DRUMLIN LTD.、WINCRAFT MUSIC LTD.、A PARALLEL 28 EQUIPE, INC.、REPRISE RECORDS INC.
【昶昕】Announcement of the contract for collection of proceeds and a dedicated custody account for the company’s first domestic unsecured convertible corporate bonds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
昶昕實業 announced arrangements for collecting proceeds and placing them in a dedicated custody account for its first unsecured convertible corporate bonds, appointing Taishin Bank to handle the matter. This is a compliance procedure that affects shareholder rights.
【味全】Change to the period for shareholders who exercise voting rights electronically at the 115年 annual shareholders’ meeting to collect commemorative gifts due to the impact of Typhoon Bavi
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
Mizkan postponed the period for shareholders using electronic voting to collect commemorative gifts to July 13 due to the typhoon. The measure ensures continuity of shareholder services.
【大聯大】Announcement of the company’s unaudited consolidated revenue for June 115年
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
大聯大 reported consolidated revenue of NT$192.92 billion for June 2026, up 39.8% month on month and 131.9% year on year. Buoyed by the expansion of global technology and energy infrastructure, semiconductor demand was strong, and the company showed solid growth momentum.
【中環】Announcement of the company’s disposal of securities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中環公司 sold 980,000 shares of 南亞科 on July 9, 2026, for a gain of NT$416 million, while recording a disposal loss of NT$5.57 million. The move was a portfolio adjustment that signaled a change in asset allocation.
【鴻海】Announcement on behalf of major subsidiary 富士康工業互聯網股份有限公司 of its preliminary estimate of first-half 2026 results
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
Foxconn subsidiary 富士康工業互聯網 announced an increase in its performance for the first half of 2026. The figures are preliminary and unaudited, with an official report to follow. Investors were also cautioned.
【中環】Announcement of the company's acquisition of securities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中環 acquired shares in 順達科 for about ¥313 million, strengthening its investment portfolio. The acquisition is part of its asset management strategy and could affect its financial health.
【中環】Announcement of the company's acquisition of securities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中環公司 announced on July 9, 2323, that it had acquired 90,000 common shares of 聯發科 for a total of NT$367 million as part of a portfolio adjustment. The move reflects its active positioning in semiconductor assets and is an indicator for the investment market.
【中環】Announcement of the company's acquisition of securities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中環公司 purchased a total of 988,000 common shares of 華星光 in early July 2026, for a total of NT$430 million, raising its stake to 1.69%. The move reflects its active portfolio-adjustment strategy and is an indicator for the market.
【中保科】Change to the period for shareholders who exercise voting rights electronically at the 115年 annual shareholders’ meeting to collect commemorative gifts due to the impact of Typhoon Bavi
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中保科 will extend the deadline for shareholders who vote electronically to collect commemorative gifts to July 13 because Typhoon Bavi caused a work suspension. The move protects shareholder rights and maintains service continuity.
【旺宏】In response to a notice from the Taipei Exchange, the price movement of the company’s convertible corporate bonds 旺宏二 (code: 23372) has met the criteria for the release of trading information, and related information is hereby announced
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
旺宏 disclosed information at the direction of the Taiwan OTC market after its convertible bond, “旺宏二,” exceeded the price fluctuation threshold. The disclosure aims to caution investors.
【富林-KY】Announcement that the approaching Typhoon Bavi may affect the company’s cash dividend distribution
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
富林-KY announced that if Typhoon Bavi causes a work suspension on July 10, the cash dividend payment date will be postponed to July 13. This precautionary announcement is intended to ensure smooth financial operations.
【科嘉-KY】Announcement, on behalf of subsidiaries 蘇州嘉吉、科德、嘉財、艾普來、百宏、嘉皇 and 嘉駿, of cumulative acquisitions within 1 year of the same marketable securities reaching 20% of paid-in capital
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
7 subsidiaries of 科嘉-KY disclosed that their cumulative acquisitions of Chinese short-term Treasury repo transactions exceeded 20% of capital. The move is part of their fund management and provides transparency to market participants.
【科嘉-KY】Announcement on behalf of subsidiaries 蘇州嘉吉/科德/嘉財/艾普來/百宏/嘉皇/嘉駿 that their cumulative disposals of the same marketable security within 1 year have reached 20% of paid-in capital
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
7 subsidiaries of 科嘉-KY conducted Chinese government bond reverse repo transactions and disposed of securities worth more than 20% of capital. The investment management activity generated a profit of RMB 6,000.
【臺企銀】Announcement of the company’s unaudited consolidated earnings for June 115年
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
台灣企業銀行 reported unaudited consolidated financial results for June 2026, with after-tax net profit of NT$1.490 billion and earnings per share of NT$0.76. This routine financial announcement reflects its stable profitability.
【三發地產】Announcement that the company has completed its share buyback
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
三發地產 has completed its share buyback, acquiring 3 million shares for a total of approximately NT$53.71 million, at an average price of NT$17.91 per share. The move signals the company’s confidence in its own value and may help stabilize its share price and enhance shareholder rights.
【關貿】Announcement of measures in response to typhoon impacts for shareholders who vote electronically and are scheduled to collect commemorative gifts from July 9 to July 13, 115年
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
關貿網絡 announced that it would extend the collection period for commemorative gifts for shareholders using electronic voting, according to business days, as the typhoon could disrupt collection. The measure aims to ensure continuity of shareholder services.
【台產】Announcement that the company is scheduled to distribute cash dividends on July 10, 115年; if a typhoon affects certain areas, the distribution of cash dividends in those areas will be postponed to the next business day.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
台產 announced that it would postpone cash dividend payments scheduled for July 10, 115, to July 13 in some areas closed due to the typhoon. The payment schedule for shareholders has been adjusted.
【上福】Announcement on behalf of major subsidiary GPI CO. (SAMOA) LTD. pursuant to Article 第二十二, Paragraph 第一, Subparagraph 第三 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies
【國泰金】The company announces on behalf of subsidiary 國泰人壽 its acquisition of Vertex Growth III (SG) LP
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
國泰人壽, a subsidiary of 國泰金, subscribed for US$20 million in the private equity fund Vertex Growth III (SG) LP to strengthen its asset allocation. The move complies with the fund-use regulations under the Insurance Act and demonstrates its strategic direction of actively expanding into alternative investments.