Guaranteed serialization on Comic Seymour! Manga artist contest announced for “I’ll Raise the Final Boss Dragon and Save the World! —At the End of the World, I Heard the Voice of a Lonely Evil Dragon,” winner of the 14th Net Novel Awards
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
More than 40 million monthly users
More than 1.91 million titles available, primarily comics
More than 2,400 original comics
More than 4.45 million customer reviews, among the most in the industry
アミューズメントメディア総合学院 launches a vertical short-drama channel featuring only its current students and graduates! An AMG-produced, hands-on video project embodying the idea that “Dreams should not remain just dreams.”
Supporting students taking entrance exams with “Elis Shorts,” period underwear-style pads that require no changing for 12 hours※1: “Elis Shorts Exam Support Campaign” begins Monday, July 13
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
50,000 units to be distributed to high schools nationwide
Sampling for parents and children: 6,000 units (sets of 2 / 3,000 participants)
UNDP and NIC launch the “Viet Nam–Japan high-growth Startup Connection Program” to promote partnerships between 8 Vietnamese startups and Japanese companies and investors
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
8 Vietnamese startups
Original今年度計2回に分けて実施
6-month acceleration program
Currently raising a cumulative total of USD 2.8 million
FamiOne launches a “Workplace Understanding Workshop,” including a simulated experience of menstrual pain, and announces a dedicated website and free trial session
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
A free trial session for corporate HR and diversity representatives will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2026, in the Shibuya–Omotesando area (planned)
Registration is now open for a publicly recruited group of up to 30 participants
A program connecting with the local community through food. NIJINアカデミー我孫子校: In 3 days, harvest, cook, offer hospitality and solve problems facing a farm! —Holding a 3-day summer school to learn through food—
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
3-day summer school ¥28,000
OriginalNIJINアカデミー在校生は¥5,000割引の ¥23,000です
More than 900 students enrolled nationwide (as of July 2026)
~Help save Tottori Sand Dunes, Japan’s hottest tourist attraction!~ “Sakyu de Rescue in Tottori Sand Dunes!” to be held; “inゼリー Energy Lemon Salt Plus” will be provided free of charge to tourists and employees facing severe heat!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Number distributed: approximately 1,000 (900 for tourists + 100 for local staff)
A campaign is underway offering a chance to win 5,000 points in a drawing by signing up for a monthly plan on “ディズニー Plus” and setting “d払い” as the payment method!
Notice Regarding the Offering and Sale of U.S. Dollar-Denominated Digital Securities in Connection with Participation in an Investment Partnership Led by ソニーミュージックグループ
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
25 pairs (50 people) will be invited to a special one-night-only event at Ginza Sony Park
Companies mentioned:ソニー銀行株式会社、ソニーミュージックグループ、GIC、Sony Music Publishing、Recognition Music Group、三井住友信託銀行株式会社、Securitize Japan 株式会社、ソニーフィナンシャルグループ
【兵庫県 × eiicon】“Hanshin Manufacturing Challenge Lab”: 5 startups from across Japan come together and set co-creation themes! Recruitment begins for co-creation partners among manufacturing companies in the Hanshin region
【松屋フーズ】Matsuya’s “40 servings of lactic acid bacteria beef bowls” are 65% off! 5 major restaurant companies join forces for an online shopping dream collaboration to save you from summer vacation meal prep; “Prepared Foods Festival, third installment” to be held on au PAY Market starting July 23
5 major restaurant companies join forces for an online shopping dream collaboration to save you from summer vacation meal prep! Osaka Ohsho, 松屋, すかいらーく, ジョイフル and 吉野家 to hold “Prepared Foods Festival, third installment” on au PAY Market starting July 23
【ミスタードーナツ】Takeout-only store with a self-checkout system to open on the 1st floor of イオンモールKAGOSHIMA BAY on Friday, July 17
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
The takeout-only store “ミスタードーナツ イオンモールKAGOSHIMA BAY Shop,” featuring a self-checkout system, will open on the 1st floor of イオンモールKAGOSHIMA BAY on Friday, July 17, 2026.
Store area: 13.96 tsubo
Companies mentioned:ミスタードーナツ、株式会社ダスキン、株式会社TOUCH TO GO、イオンモールKAGOSHIMA BAY
Campaign period: July 17, 2026 (Fri.)–August 30, 2026 (Sun.)
Spend 500 yen (※1. GiGO ONLINE CRANE: 500 paid SP) on a crane game machine featuring eligible prizes to receive 1 randomly selected original clear card.
■ Sale price: Endfield-yaki, 650 yen (tax included)
Nearly half of people who registered with job-change websites immediately after joining a company are “already considering resigning or changing jobs”; gaps in “job duties,” “working conditions” and “sense of growth” are behind this 【26 New Employee Survey】
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
“Already considering resigning or changing jobs”: 46.2%
“The job duties don’t suit me, and I don’t find them rewarding”: 63.5%
“Working conditions, including hours, holidays and work style”: 38.5%
“I see no prospects for growth or skill development”: 30.8%
“Compatibility with managers and senior colleagues, and workplace relationships”: 28.8%
“The company or workplace atmosphere isn’t a good fit”: 21.2%
【ニトリ デコホーム】Created in response to employee feedback! New portable apron that can also be used as a handkerchief launches for 599 yen. Helps protect against spills while dining out!
【TBS Sunday drama “VIVANT” and 湖池屋 collaborate】“VIVANT Potato Chips: Nogi’s Nori Salt / Nozaki’s Kebab” — 2 collaborative potato chip varieties to mark the sequel’s broadcast!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Scheduled to begin airing on July 26, 2026
Available first at convenience stores nationwide on Monday, July 27, 2026
Available at supermarkets nationwide and other general retail channels on Monday, August 3, 2026
A luxurious summer-only moment surrounded by the sweet fragrance of peaches: “Peach Sweets Buffet” to be held exclusively on August 8 (Sat.), 9 (Sun.) and 10 (Mon.), 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Limited to 3 days: August 8 (Sat.), 9 (Sun.) and 10 (Mon.), 2026
Adults: 4,000 yen (tax included)
Elementary school students and younger: 1,500 yen (tax included)
Only about 11% of women know the term “body positivity.” About 73% agree that “people should enjoy fashion that expresses who they are, regardless of body type”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Valid responses: 200 samples
Answered that they “did not know at all” the term “body positivity”
Agree that “people should enjoy fashion that expresses who they are, regardless of body type”
Said that the apparel industry is making progress in “accommodating diverse body types”
Said they want the apparel industry to offer “a wide range of sizes”
A seminar titled “Domestic and International Corporate Strategies and Location and Policy Trends Surrounding Data Centers,” featuring Tomoki Fujimoto of the Industry Research Department at 株式会社みずほ銀行 and Tetsuji Oba of 京都大学大学院, will be held on August 25 (Tuesday), 2026!
A long-awaited picture book! 『ながい ながい いえで The Great Escape』 by popular illustrator 北澤平祐 goes on sale. An original-art exhibition and special talk event are also planned!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
List price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
Specifications: 285 × 170 mm, 40 pages
Release date: July 13, 2026
During the exhibition, a special talk and signing event featuring 北澤平祐, 名久井直子, and 木村真 will also be held.
During the exhibition, a special talk featuring 北澤平祐, 名久井直子, and 木村真
New rhythm game BanG Dream! Our Notes reaches 700,000 global pre-registrations! Rewards for reaching 1 million pre-registrations are also still available!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Global pre-registrations have reached 700,000
Additional rewards campaign running until the 1 million milestone
A total of 52 episodes
The project marks its 11th anniversary on February 28, 2026
Now airing and streaming to acclaim on TV stations and streaming platforms from July 2026
All 402 kanji taught in grades 3 and 4 of elementary school, brought to life in hilarious manga! 『のびーる国語 満点漢字力2』, ideal for building a foundation for junior high school entrance exams, goes on sale July 13 (Monday), 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
List price: 1,210 yen (base price 1,100 yen + tax)
[ミュージックセキュリティーズ] Supporting companies’ challenges through “oshi-katsu investing.” The business investment-based crowdfunding platform セキュリテ was featured on テレビ東京’s ブレイクスルー
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Type II Financial Instruments Business Operator, Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Kinsho) No. 1791
Head to Yamanashi with the family this summer for fun “until night!” The fumotto Night Market 2026 runs daily from July 17 to August 30! Team Bub, 一之森大湖, and DJ CELLY are also set to appear!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Runs consecutively: July 17 (Friday)–August 30 (Sunday) ※Held every day for 45 days
The event will run for a total of 60 days, 10 days longer than last year
Attendance target: 300,000 people
A fantastical stage filled with 1 million soap bubbles
Companies mentioned:株式会社ヒカレヤマナシ、Team Bub、一之森大湖、DJ CELLY、DJ CELLY & MC GONZA、FUMOTTO NIGHT MARKET実行委員会
How often does generative AI cite e-commerce websites? Optyino.ai analyzed 32,280 AI responses and found that e-commerce sites were referenced in 76.72% of them
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Analyzed 32,280 AI responses
E-commerce site URLs totaled 86,729, accounting for 30.96% of the total
Official e-commerce sites operated by retailers and brands: 50.14%
E-commerce malls and marketplaces: 28.22%
Product pages and purchase pathways: 21.64%
57.98% for the lowest-scoring model
There was a difference of 34.9%
The average e-commerce URL rate (the proportion of cited URLs that are e-commerce site URLs) across categories ranged from 21.05% to 41.25%
The lowest e-commerce URL rate was 9.49%
Companies mentioned:Optyino.ai、ChatGPT、Claude、Gemini、Grok、Perplexity、Copilot、Google AIモード、Google AI Overview、Amazon、楽天市場
New items arrived at LUNA EARTH ONLINE on 7/9 (Thu), including new designs in the hugely popular charm bracelet collection and accessories capturing the excitement of summer festivals.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
An affordable accessories brand with prices starting at 330 yen (tax included)
Ranks No. 1 in Amazon’s new releases ranking for clip-on fans. Make “the back seat is hot” and “it’s hot after a bath” more comfortable with the cordless EXCITECH DESK FAN desk fan
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Ranks No. 1 in Amazon’s new releases ranking in the “clip-on fan” category
[阪神梅田本店] Cheese sweets specialty shop Now on Cheese♪ will open for a limited time at 阪神梅田本店 starting Wednesday, July 22! We will offer special treats to brighten your summer tea time.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
July 22, 2026 (Wednesday)–August 4, 2026 (Tuesday)
Hours: 10:00–20:00
Price: ¥432 (including tax)
Price: 6-piece box, 1,491 yen (tax included)
Price: 10-piece box, 2,484 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned:Now on Cheese♪、阪神梅田本店、株式会社ケイシイシイ
[Government collaboration] Unstaffed self-service cafe “Self Cafe” creates a new gathering place for the community. Opening in 木曽岬町, Mie Prefecture, on July 13, with the aim of improving services for residents and revitalizing the community
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
A new location will open in 木曽岬町 on Monday, July 13, 2026.
To be held in Obama City, Fukui Prefecture, a place connected to Wakasa High School, which inspired the Monday 9 p.m. drama “Mackerel Cans Go to Space”!! A marine sports festival in Obama supported by marine high school students from across Japan, on Sunday, July 26
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
July 26, 2026 (Sunday)
In fiscal 2018, fisheries high schools nationwide had 9,831 students, and enrollment is on a downward trend.
Moving from “knowing” AI to “putting it to work in stores.” An AI expert and operator of 3 salons launch the YouTube channel “AI×Store Management” | NEXT INNOVAITION株式会社
“NEPAL NOW—Discover a Changing Nepal” to be held | An event held in 2 sessions, where participants can learn about and reflect on “Nepal today” and make new connections with a diverse lineup of guests
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Nepal, as well as the 30th anniversary of our organization beginning its activities in Nepal.
[Capacity] 50 people (first come, first served)
[Participation fee] General: 2,000 yen / Shapla Neer regular members: 1,500 yen. Donation-linked tickets also available.
Ocean Big Project swimsuit bikini collection. Wholesale from a swimsuit sewing factory: various swimsuit bikinis, 600 yen per piece. Custom LOGO and name-tag sewing. In this era of a weak yen, source directly from Chinese factories. Summer new products go on sale July 16, 2026, with a full-scale launch.
Start with business discussions to build a “foundation” where AI can thrive. Umee Technologies confirms participation in TECH BEAT Shizuoka 2026, its largest-ever event
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
This largest-ever event will bring together approximately 190 startups from Japan and abroad.
Loohcs Shijuku’s Fukuoka Tenjin campus, which prepares students for comprehensive admissions, to hold “Successful Applicants Roundtable 2026” online for high school students and parents aiming for 九州大学共創学部
“Story Creation Cards,” supervised by a speech-language-hearing therapist, now available to the public. Crowdfunding support exceeded 1.1 million yen (株式会社Coco)
A moving experience at a “real wedding”! Kids’ wedding to be held in Kagoshima on July 27, 2026 (Monday); 30 local children’s groups invited free of charge