# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-13 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 1 of 8

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 695 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 35 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Japanese inventory can now be sold directly to Chinese consumers. Adways certified as a B2B2C partner of JD (JD.com), one of China’s largest e-commerce platforms

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:42:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000283.000033008.html
- anchor: #n1462562
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アドウェイズ、京東集団、JD.com

Facts:
- It boasts approximately 700 million active purchasing users annually

## [佐賀玉屋] Featured on the television program “朝だ！生です旅サラダ,” the CAS-frozen squid from Yobuko, Saga, is now on sale through the online store.

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:41:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000138.000106657.html
- anchor: #n1462563
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 佐賀玉屋、テレビ朝日、呼子CASセンター

Facts:
- Yobuko spear squid, whole sashimi-style, approximately 120 g × 2 packs
- Yobuko whole squid sashimi tasting set: 2 types, 1 pack each
- Yobuko squid rice bowl seasoning, set of 2

## Child-rearing support: Awarded the “すみだ区月イチ見守り訪問” program. We visit households with babies to provide check-in support and deliver electronic coupons that can be used to purchase childcare products.

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:41:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000168951.html
- anchor: #n1462564
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ＴＮＣプロジェクト、東京都墨田区

Facts:
- The number of abuse-related consultations handled by child guidance centers reached 223,691 in FY Reiwa 6
- In a survey of households that received support through the check-in visit program, satisfaction exceeded 90%

## Online event featuring 野口 晃菜｜Inclusive education through a social model: Creating schools that embrace sexual diversity beyond “compassion”

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000047512.html
- anchor: #n1462567
- Companies mentioned: 認定NPO法人ReBit、一般社団法人UNIVA、公益財団法人ジョイセフ、江東区立第三砂町小学校

Facts:
- More than 240,000 people
- 89.5% of LGBTQ middle and high school students
- 94.6% of LGBTQ middle and high school students

## Highly anticipated collaboration between “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” and “2026 Awa Odori” announced!

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000497.000096281.html
- anchor: #n1462566
- Companies mentioned: 徳島市、阿波おどり未来へつなぐ実行委員会、株式会社バル

Facts:
- 2026 Awa Odori
- Applications accepted through July 19 (Sunday)
- August 14, 2026 (Friday)
- July 12, 2026 (Sunday), 10:00
- Through July 19 (Sunday), 23:59

## “クレメ” cleansing product melts away stubborn makeup; new fragranced version launched

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000505.000025614.html
- anchor: #n1462565
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナリス化粧品、Amazon、LDK、LIPS

Facts:
- Sales volume reached 348% of the previous year’s level
- The latest results, for January to December 2025, also reached 119% of the previous year’s level
- Suggested price: 1,345 yen (before tax), 1,480 yen (tax included)
- Net weight: 150 g

## 店舗経営者倶楽部 to hold networking event near Sannomiya Station on July 14 for store owners and prospective tenants in the Kobe area

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:39:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000141.000161189.html
- anchor: #n1462568
- Companies mentioned: 店舗経営者倶楽部、店舗情報サービス株式会社

Facts:
- The membership fee is 198,000 yen (regular price: 264,000 yen)
- More than 300 members
- More than 1,000 locations in the network

## 店舗経営者倶楽部 to hold networking event for store owners near Sakae Station in Nagoya on July 13

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:38:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000140.000161189.html
- anchor: #n1462569
- Companies mentioned: 店舗情報サービス株式会社、店舗経営者倶楽部

Facts:
- Membership fee: 198,000 yen
- Regular price: 264,000 yen
- More than 300 members
- More than 1,000 locations in the network

## Jewelry brand L&Co. to open street-level stores in Ginza and Shinsaibashi simultaneously

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:37:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000108380.html
- anchor: #n1462570
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ラッキーアンドカンパニー、L&Co.

Facts:
- More than 200,000 total social media followers
- Approximately 500,000 monthly website visits

## 飯沼本家「酒蔵見学ライト＆試飲体験」を2026年7月25日(土)及び2026年8月1日(土)に 開催!

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:36:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000038200.html
- anchor: #n1462571
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社飯沼本家、JR

Facts:
- 参加料金 : 大人1名: 1,540円(税込)
- Founded during the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1703)

## Comedian りんごちゃん tries it too! [Tachikawa drone school] Obtain a national qualification for 200,000 yen! ドローンスクール コモンズ立川立飛校 launches a summer-only campaign｜Beginners welcome; beyond-visual-line-of-sight flight training available

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:36:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000176615.html
- anchor: #n1462572
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エーアールエー、ドローンスクール コモンズ立川立飛校

Facts:
- Campaign price: 200,000 yen (tax included)
- Regular price: 300,000 yen (tax included)
- Night flight training: 35,000 yen (tax included)

## Teaching children accurate information about colorectal cancer screening with “うんこドリル”

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:34:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000162972.html
- anchor: #n1462573
- Companies mentioned: 栄研化学株式会社、株式会社文響社

Facts:
- 『栄研化学×うんこドリル うんこの検査 大腸がん編』450冊

## Mitsui Fudosan to hold summer events at 日本橋エリア and 東京ミッドタウン (Roppongi, Hibiya and Yaesu), offering ways to enjoy a cool summer in downtown cooling spots

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:33:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001089.000051782.html
- anchor: #n1462574
- Companies mentioned: 三井不動産株式会社、東京ミッドタウン、日本橋エリア、東京ミッドタウン日比谷、東京ミッドタウン八重洲

Facts:
- 4 areas in Tokyo
- Approximately 200 Edo-style wind chimes
- Approximately 120 stores in the area
- An outdoor diner with approximately 100 seats
- An impressive skeleton approximately 12 m long

## How should you decide on pay raises? Key points for HR to consider: Reviewing pay-raise options that fit your company

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:33:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000282.000083936.html
- anchor: #n1462575
- Companies mentioned: セレクションアンドバリエーション株式会社、大阪大学、東証一部上場企業、製薬業、ITプラットフォーマー、専門商社、システム開発業、監査法人系コンサルティングファーム、通信建設業

Facts:
- August 18, 2026 (Tuesday), 12:05–12:55
- 12:05〜12:55
- has supported the transformation of more than 200 companies

## SmartESG begins system integration with CDP, an environmental disclosure platform, enabling end-to-end handling from internal data collection to response submission

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:32:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000153.000100923.html
- anchor: #n1462576
- Companies mentioned: SmartESG、CDP、シェルパ・アンド・カンパニー株式会社、SSBJ、ISSB、SmartESG Answer Ease

Facts:
- Adopted by more than 100 companies, primarily large enterprises
- The cumulative market capitalization of adopting companies has surpassed 300 trillion yen
- More than 22,100 companies and 1,000 municipalities, states and regions disclosed environmental information

## Converts generative AI voicebot call content into structured data in real time; AI voicebot “commubo” launches generative AI-powered contextualization feature

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:32:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000121.000045699.html
- anchor: #n1462577
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ソフトフロントホールディングス、株式会社ソフトフロントジャパン、commubo

Facts:
- Since its launch in August 2016

## アタッカーズ・ビジネススクール 30th anniversary｜Selective business-founder development program to create unicorn-scale ventures｜アタッカーズ・ビジネススクール事業家道場 to launch in December 2026

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:30:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000437.000059894.html
- anchor: #n1462578
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Aoba-BBT、アタッカーズ・ビジネススクール、マッキンゼー＆カンパニー、マクロミル、ケンコーコム、MIXI、アイスタイル

Facts:
- Select up to approximately 20 participants
- Approximately 500 hours of learning and practical work
- 1,078,000 yen (tax included) / 980,000 yen (before tax)
- More than 6,525 alumni
- 810 startups launched
- 16 publicly listed companies

## The corporate service of “AI英会話スピークバディ” wins an award in the Human Resources Development and Training category of the professional division at 日本の人事部’s ＨＲアワード2026

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:30:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000142.000017082.html
- anchor: #n1462579
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スピークバディ、SpeakBUDDY Ltd.、日本の人事部、ＨＲアワード

Facts:
- Selected from a total of 377 entries
- More than 350 adoptions to date
- More than 5 million cumulative downloads
- Rated “4.6” on the App Store
- Learner survey (n=125)
- Within 3 months of starting their studies, 84% said they felt less reluctant to speak aloud
- Lessons comprising more than 1,000 scenarios

## Launch of “proplaiz,” a service that matches companies with engineers based on their level of AI utilization

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000183529.html
- anchor: #n1462598
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社Stanseed、proplaiz

Facts:
- The service launched on July 13, 2026
- Established: April 2026

## Excellence Award from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism; public-private partnership model continues to be implemented in 藤枝市. “藤枝市空き家ゼロにイベント2026” to be held on August 2. Promoting early consultations by vacant-home owners and community safety measures through disaster preparedness and crime prevention

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000146989.html
- anchor: #n1462597
- Companies mentioned: 空き家買取専科、株式会社Sweets Investment、静岡ガスグループ、藤枝市、藤枝市空き家ゼロにサポーター、焼津キャンプ飯

Facts:
- “藤枝市空き家ゼロにイベント2026” will be held on August 2, 2026 (Sunday), on the 1st floor of BiVi Fujieda.
- Date and time: August 2, 2026 (Sunday), 13:00–16:30
- 相談時間は1組あたり30分以内

## “Rent with ownership transfer” service launches in Fuji City. Applications open for rental homes with transfer of ownership starting at the “静岡まるごと移住フェア” on July 25. A new way of living that aims to help residents acquire a future home while living in it, without taking out a mortgage

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000146989.html
- anchor: #n1462596
- Companies mentioned: 空き家買取専科、株式会社Sweets Investment、静岡ガスグループ

Facts:
- Applications open for 3 “Rent with ownership transfer” properties
- Land and building transferred free of charge 10 years after the contract begins
- Monthly rent: 89,000 yen
- Monthly rent: 84,000 yen
- Monthly rent: 104,000 yen

## Popular YouTuber Kasu: Bubble subscriber-exclusive ticket presale for “Big Signing Event vol.2” to be held via チケプラ!

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000143397.html
- anchor: #n1462595
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Dear U plus、株式会社チケットプラス、OOO Entertainment、株式会社BitStar

Facts:
- Special autograph session ticket: ¥8,000 (tax included)
- Regular autograph session ticket: ¥5,000 (tax included)
- YouTube subscribers surpass 1.4 million

## チソン to hold “2026 JISUNG FANMEETING IN JAPAN : OUR SCENE,” his first fan meeting in Japan in about 1 year; FC-exclusive ticket presale registration opens

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000024129.html
- anchor: #n1462594
- Companies mentioned: チソン、ファンヒ、SURPASS ENTERTAINMENT Inc.、株式会社 THE STAR PARTNER、株式会社 THE STAR E&M、株式会社 THE STAR JAPAN、AMAZONES JAPAN

Facts:
- Ticket price: ¥16,500 (tax included)
- Up to 4 tickets per person

## Research coverage of Izu Shaboten Resort, which plans higher revenue and profit this fiscal year centered on an animal park known for its “capybara open-air bath,” to begin Aug. 12 | Next-generation equity research “ENVALITH (エンヴァリス)”

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000176312.html
- anchor: #n1462593
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エンヴァリス、伊豆シャボテンリゾート株式会社

Facts:
- Securities code: 6819

## Research coverage of RaQualia Pharma, founded by ファイザー中央研究所 and creator of the gastroesophageal reflux disease treatment “K-CAB,” to begin Aug. 12 | Next-generation equity research “ENVALITH (エンヴァリス)”

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000176312.html
- anchor: #n1462592
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エンヴァリス、ラクオリア創薬株式会社、ファイザー中央研究所

Facts:
- Fiscal year ending December 2026
- Aug. 12, 2026 (Wed.)

## “Fluffy and squishy! Nothing but black” plush lottery featuring guaranteed prizes from Nagano Characters, illustrated by Chiikawa creator Nagano, goes on sale Friday, July 17!

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000168561.html
- anchor: #n1462591
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グレイ・パーカー・サービス、株式会社Juice

Facts:
- More than 1.47 million followers on X
- 1回・税込1,210円
- A large plush toy measuring approximately 100 cm in length
- A squishy plush toy measuring approximately 37 cm in length
- One size: approx. H130 × W150 × D250 mm
- Approx. H370 × W370 × D50 mm
- Bear and pug: approx. H85 × W85 × D60 mm
- Mole croquette: approx. H95 × W100 × D60 mm

## ＪＢＣＣホールディングス to exhibit at the “Startup World Cup 2026 Tokyo Regional” exhibition event

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000141649.html
- anchor: #n1462590
- Companies mentioned: ＪＢＣＣホールディングス株式会社、スパイスコード株式会社、株式会社ペガサス・テック・ベンチャーズ

Facts:
- To be held on Friday, July 17, 2026
- 11:00～20:00

## EPC contract signed for Japan’s first high-pressure hydrogen pipeline in the Kawasaki coastal area

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000180.000061878.html
- anchor: #n1462589
- Companies mentioned: 日本水素エネルギー株式会社、JFEエンジニアリング株式会社、国立研究開発法人新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構

Facts:
- Total length: approx. 4 km
- Up to 1 million tons per year

## Don’t let webinars end with just lead generation: practical planning and sales follow-up that lead to business meetings

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000216.000048571.html
- anchor: #n1462588
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Bizibl Technologies、株式会社パワー・インタラクティブ

Facts:
- Capacity: 100 people
- Event dates: Aug. 5, 2026 (Wed.)–Aug. 7, 2026 (Fri.)

## “HEADLIGHT,” a travel-time information program, launches “AI Kakeru,” a new feature tracking the AI frontier, today, 7/13

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000305.000041209.html
- anchor: #n1462587
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニューステクノロジー、dentsu Japan

Facts:
- Our taxi signage network has been installed in 11,500 vehicles
- 26,983 corporate taxis in the Special Wards and Musashino-Mitaka transportation area
- Boasts an approximately 42% coverage rate
- Capital: 20 million yen

## Everything you need to know about AI, all in one place: Hajimari, with more than 160,000 registered engineers, officially launches “AI Professionals,” bringing together AI information from around the world

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000322.000031819.html
- anchor: #n1462586
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Hajimari、TechFeed、ITプロパートナーズ、フリーランスジョブ、Anthropic、OpenAI、Google

Facts:
- Freelancer data for more than 150,000 people
- More than 6,500 people

## Just 30% compared options before signing a contract for exterior painting—“Can you feel confident?” matters more than “Is it cheap or expensive?” [ヌリカエ総研]

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000344.000014788.html
- anchor: #n1462585
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Speee、ヌリカエ、ヌリカエ総研

Facts:
- Just 32.4% obtained and compared estimates from multiple companies
- 76.0% of people who received estimates had some kind of concern
- 46.2% said, “I was worried because I didn’t know whether the price was fair”
- 49.0% said, “I made a decision based on a general impression”
- 36.1% chose a contractor despite unresolved issues with comparing options
- 17.9% said they “didn’t look into anything in particular”
- 34.3% said they “didn’t know what to look into”
- 52.2% said they “were able to get an estimate cheaper than one from a door-to-door contractor”

## Successful hydrogen co-firing demonstration test aimed at practical application to existing gas cogeneration systems

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000386.000034384.html
- anchor: #n1462584
- Companies mentioned: 東京ガス株式会社、東京ガスエンジニアリングソリューションズ株式会社、ヤンマーエネルギーシステム株式会社、ヤンマーホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- Hydrogen co-firing ratio: 20%
- Output: 370 kW

## アクティオ to automate procurement operations with AI, from checking estimates through entering order information into the procurement system, with support from IBM Japan

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000724.000046783.html
- anchor: #n1462583
- Companies mentioned: アクティオ、日本アイ・ビー・エム株式会社、IBM

Facts:
- Approximately 230,000 cases per year
- Targeting September 2026

## 夏におすすめの「セブンプレミアム オレンジ／アップル 500ml」が登場！1本118円(※1)のお手頃価格＆1日分のビタミンC(※2)を配合してリニューアル！

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001037.000155396.html
- anchor: #n1462582
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、セブン‐イレブン

## Kokuyo to exhibit at “ARCHIDEX 2026,” Asia’s leading international event for the architecture and construction industries

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001354.000048998.html
- anchor: #n1462581
- Companies mentioned: コクヨ株式会社、Thinkscape、マレーシア建築家協会、C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd

Facts:
- July 29, 2026 (Wed.)–August 1 (Sat.)
- Germany’s “Red Dot Design Award 2026”

## New exhibition launches: “Industrial JAPAN,” a trade show specializing in industrial equipment and robot development, to be held for the first time in April 2027

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002111.000026157.html
- anchor: #n1462580
- Companies mentioned: RX Japan合同会社、合同会社デロイト トーマツ

Facts:
- April 14 (Wed.)–16 (Fri.), 2027
- July 24, 2026 (Friday)
- 200 people (advance reservations required)

## 京王プラザホテル installs 6 テレキューブ units

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:27:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000290.000047162.html
- anchor: #n1462548
- Companies mentioned: 京王プラザホテル、株式会社ブイキューブ、テレキューブ

Facts:
- 2-person units × 3
- 4-person units × 2
- 6-person unit × 1

## “SMBC グループ Financial and Economic Education” content now available on “learningBOX ON”

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:27:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000170.000017221.html
- anchor: #n1462549
- Companies mentioned: SMBCコンシューマーファイナンス株式会社、learningBOX 株式会社、SMBC グループ

Facts:
- 全国で延べ280 万人以上の方々に受講いただいております

## Next-generation AI service “Cowork” to address RPA-related liabilities; desktop functionality slated for release

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:27:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000353.000073671.html
- anchor: #n1462550
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナレッジセンス、OpenAI

Facts:
- Adopted by more than 500 companies, including major firms listed on the TSE Prime Market

## 屋上緑化システム株式会社 featured in 近畿経済産業局’s “Examples of Initiatives by Kansai Companies and Others Toward Achieving Carbon Neutrality”

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:26:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000181515.html
- anchor: #n1462551
- Companies mentioned: 屋上緑化システム株式会社、近畿経済産業局

Facts:
- Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050

## “Kingdom: Battle of the Soul” film release commemorative exhibition to be held at Sony Store

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:23:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000091362.html
- anchor: #n1462552
- Companies mentioned: ソニーマーケティング株式会社、ソニーストア、TOHOシネマズ、ソニーグループ、SMEJ

Facts:
- Series attendance totals 17.34 million
- Series cumulative box-office revenue: 24.5 billion
- Movie ticket discount coupon worth up to ¥200
- For the first 90,000 people
- First 10,000 people

## 【太田商工会議所】 Recruiting new graduates and mid-career staff

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:20:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000172696.html
- anchor: #n1462553
- Companies mentioned: 太田商工会議所、株式会社SUBARU、群馬クレインサンダーズ、日野レッドドルフィンズ、アクサ生命保険、ぐんま共済協同組合

Facts:
- Population: approximately 220,000

## ワタミファーム倉渕農場 begins harvesting and shipping organic cabbage

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001841.000009215.html
- anchor: #n1462554
- Companies mentioned: ワタミ株式会社、ワタミファーム、有機JAS

Facts:
- Approximately 1.3 ha planted

## Raise a glass at Osaka City’s Naniwa-no-Miya-Ato Park and なノにわ! Enjoy a summer evening at “なノにわ de night,” coming July 23 (Thu.)–25 (Sat.)

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:16:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000170.000134094.html
- anchor: #n1462555
- Companies mentioned: NTT都市開発株式会社、Beer＆Play Station ちるちる、浪華焼肉さぶろう、NTTアーバンソリューションズ株式会社

Facts:
- 2026年7月23日（木）～25日（土）
- Each day, 17:00–20:30
- 1回500円
- 2,000 yen

## Easy to get started even if you’re inflexible or not good at exercise: women-only reformer Pilates studio “Repilates” to open at マークイズ東静岡 in August

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:16:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000130273.html
- anchor: #n1462556
- Companies mentioned: Repilates、repilates株式会社、マークイズ東静岡

Facts:
- Number of machines: 12
- 通常１レッスン5,000円かかるオリエンテーションクラス

## Protecting “everyday life and lives” from extreme heat risks and rising electricity bills: 【FPの家】 summer advice event

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:14:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000153767.html
- anchor: #n1462348
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FPコーポレーション、FPの家

Facts:
- Event dates: July 18, 2026 (Sat.)–August 30 (Sun.)
- This consultation event marks its 10th anniversary this year
- FPの家 is a pioneer in highly airtight, highly insulated homes, with a history spanning more than 40 years.
- Capital: 70 million yen

## UN Women, a United Nations agency, has released its latest report, “Beyond the Breaking Point,” examining the impact of steep cuts to official development assistance.

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:14:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000149152.html
- anchor: #n1462349
- Companies mentioned: UN Women、国連ウィメン日本協会

Facts:
- 84% of women’s organizations report increased demand for support
- 9 out of 10 organizations can no longer meet that demand
- 1 million women and girls are no longer able to access essential support
- A survey of 855 women’s organizations operating in 52 countries
- About 120 million women and girls need humanitarian assistance and protection
- 86% of women’s organizations report an increase in gender-based violence
- 62% report a decline in safe spaces
- 92% report worsening poverty among the women they support
- 82% report an increase in girls dropping out of school
- 63% have already cut services in remote and conflict-affected areas
- 65% say staff are working without pay to keep services running
- 48% report an increase in staff burnout

## “Prepared Foods Festival, Part 3” starts July 23 (Thu.)! “Up to 65% OFF Sale”—stock up on restaurant-quality dishes at great prices!

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:13:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000673.000017486.html
- anchor: #n1462350
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社すかいらーくホールディングス、auコマース＆ライフ株式会社、松屋フーズ、大阪王将、ジョイフル、吉野家

Facts:
- Up to 65% OFF Sale
- Up to 50% in points back
- 500-yen discount coupon
- 100-yen discount coupon

## [Aug. 1 (Sat.) and 2 (Sun.), 2026] 鎌倉彫金工房 東京蔵前店 to hold a preview open house

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:12:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000099394.html
- anchor: #n1462351
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社鎌倉彫金工房

Facts:
- Monday, August 3, 2026
- The event takes about 1 hour
- Number of employees: 44

## Your vote will decide Japan’s best ingredients. “日本の素材甲子園ichi 北海道地区予選大会,” bringing regional food ingredients and materials from across Japan to 北海道, will be held July 25 and 26

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:12:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000162422.html
- anchor: #n1462352
- Companies mentioned: COMMON株式会社、未来まち計画機構、株式会社 創縁舎、一般社団法人 地域活性化プロジェクト縁GIN、農林水産省、北海道、札幌市、札幌市教育委員会、日本首長連合、公益社団法人日本観光振興協会、北海道新聞社、ガスエネルギー新聞

Facts:
- For 2 days, July 25 (Saturday) and 26 (Sunday), 2026
- Event hours: 11:00–17:00
- 5月開催の静岡大会は2日間で約8000人が集まり

## Next-generation insulation panel “SD Panel” launches a floor-use product, expanding beyond walls and beams to boost home insulation from every angle

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000158307.html
- anchor: #n1462361
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サン・福介家

Facts:
- Starting in July 2026
- 100% recycling of offcuts

## 株式会社if is training its first new-graduate engineer from an IT company it developed in-house through full-stack Next.js training—providing external support to help companies without technical training systems develop new hires [Case Study]

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000077.000103307.html
- anchor: #n1462360
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社if、Vercel

Facts:
- Equivalent to about 300 hours of training materials
- 3-month course
- 1 new-graduate engineer

## [ちば経済産業新聞] 3rd Business Networking Event set for July 28 (Tue.)!

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000126.000075250.html
- anchor: #n1462359
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社千葉日報デジタル、ちば経済産業新聞、KKDuo、一般社団法人かずさーズ、かながわ経済新聞

Facts:
- July 28, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Capacity: 12 (first come, first served)
- チバケイパートナーズ会員：2,000円
- General admission: 10,000 yen
- Annual fee: 12,000 yen (excluding tax)

## Launch of a security service that supports corporate IT governance through SaaS account management

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000132.000118297.html
- anchor: #n1462358
- Companies mentioned: 富士フイルムビジネスイノベーション株式会社、フリー株式会社

Facts:
- Minimum number of IDs: 20

## QuizKnock teams up with Luke株式会社! Video “Career Knock!” featuring the dentist who developed the world’s first periodontal disease treatment device to be released, along with quizzes for the “ペリミル” app

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000382.000012901.html
- anchor: #n1462357
- Companies mentioned: QuizKnock、Luke株式会社、株式会社baton、マイナビ

Facts:
- 17 years of research at Tohoku University
- Raised 1 billion yen

## What cashless services do temples and shrines need? Introducing “おまいりPay®,” a cashless payment service for religious corporations supervised by the Kyoto Buddhist Association

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000505.000004318.html
- anchor: #n1462356
- Companies mentioned: ペイクラウドホールディングス株式会社、株式会社バリューデザイン、一般財団法人京都仏教会

Facts:
- The event will be held on Aug. 7, 2026 (Fri.)
- Aug. 7, 2026 (Fri.), 14:00–15:00

## A Yame tea parfait created in collaboration with pitcher Uwasawa and supervised by leading Japanese pastry chef Toshihiko Yoroizuka goes on sale

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000555.000012156.html
- anchor: #n1462355
- Companies mentioned: 福岡ソフトバンクホークス株式会社、株式会社OICグループ、株式会社サンセリーテ、Toshi Yoroizuka

Facts:
- Price: ¥1,500, including tax
- Release date: July 21, 2026 (Tue.)

## モリサワ sponsors “スタートアップワールドカップ 2026,” one of the world’s largest business pitch competitions and conferences [July 17, Tokyo]

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000658.000010848.html
- anchor: #n1462354
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社モリサワ、スタートアップワールドカップ

Facts:
- US$1 million prize investment
- A rich selection of more than 3,500 typefaces

## Company headquarters to open as a study space for junior high and high school students on weekends and holidays; “岡山みらいハブ まなびっこ” opens July 18 (Sat.)

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001475.000000120.html
- anchor: #n1462353
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション、ベネッセ

Facts:
- Quiet Study Zone (about 30 seats)
- Social Zone (about 100 seats)
- Free (through March 2027 / pricing from April 2027 onward undecided)

## Men’s gymnast Fususuke Maeda joins professional gymnastics team ハヤブサS.C.!

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:08:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000175006.html
- anchor: #n1462362
- Companies mentioned: ハヤブサS.C.、リーフ体操クラブ、自由ケ丘高等学校、順天堂大学

Facts:
- Effective July 13, 2026
- 54th World Artistic Gymnastics Championships
- Started gymnastics at around age 4

## Adventure in a Jimny with a smile. Media preview held for the mountain-driving experience activity “Laugh & Rough”

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:07:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000182562.html
- anchor: #n1462363
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社まんてん、Laugh & Rough

Facts:
- 4 hours: 16,500 yen
- 8 hours: 19,800 yen
- 24 hours: 27,500 yen
- 1時間ごと 3,300円
- CDA（車両補償）1日 5,500円

## Wins boiler supply contract for fuel conversion work at an existing thermal power plant in Saudi Arabia

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:06:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000817.000025611.html
- anchor: #n1462364
- Companies mentioned: 三菱重工業、ダー・アル・バラド・コントラクティング・アンド・オペレーションズ社、三菱商事マシナリ、サウジ・エナジー社

Facts:
- Jeddah South Power Plant (2.9 million kW class) and Shuqaiq Power Plant (2.9 million kW class)
- The goal is to raise the share of natural gas-fired power to more than 50% of the total

## A king penguin chick has been born! Public viewing begins today (July 13)

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:06:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001156.000040302.html
- anchor: #n1462365
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アワーズ、アドベンチャーワールド

Facts:
- 1 king penguin chick was born
- アドベンチャーワールド is home to about 100 king penguins
- The chick will receive initial hand-rearing until it grows to around 300 g
- Birth weight: 230.8 g
- Father: born at アドベンチャーワールド on Jan. 20, 2002 (24 years old)
- Mother: born at アドベンチャーワールド on Jan. 31, 2020 (6 years old)
- The male and female take turns incubating the egg for 52–56 days
- Lifespan: 20–30 years
- Body length: 85–95 cm
- Body weight: about 15 kg

## How often does AI cite public institutions in YMYL topics? Optyino.ai analyzes 31,875 AI responses and finds up to a 21-fold difference between models

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:05:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000124655.html
- anchor: #n1462366
- Companies mentioned: Optyino.ai、ChatGPT、Claude、Google AIモード、Google AI Overview、Grok、Perplexity、Gemini、Copilot、株式会社Wallabee

Facts:
- 31,875 AI responses
- 300,896 cited URLs
- 290,817 cited URLs included in the analysis
- 8,829 public institution URLs
- The share of responses containing public institution URLs (the public institution response rate) is more than 5 times higher when measured per response than when measured per URL
- Public agency response rate with ChatGPT: 46.66%
- With Claude: 2.22%
- A difference of up to approximately 21 times
- Public agency response rate: 61.31%

## “Kabenashi Forum 2026 in Nagoya,” exploring disability welfare and revisions to compensation, to be held on July 24

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:03:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000462.000013298.html
- anchor: #n1462367
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エス・エム・エス、一般社団法人全国介護事業者連盟

Facts:
- The statutory employment rate for people with disabilities will be raised to 2.7% in July 2026
- More than 160 people attended
- First 70 people

## Our ISMS for “ACMS Cloud,” an EDI × iPaaS cloud-based data integration platform, has obtained ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC27017 certification

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:03:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000140.000016749.html
- anchor: #n1462368
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社データ・アプリケーション、Oracle Cloud Infrastructure、Oracle NetSuite、Salesforce、Microsoft 365

Facts:
- Already operating in mission-critical systems at more than 3,004 companies across 15,192 sites

## Sensitive-area care brand laugh. teams up with BEB5軽井沢 by 星野リゾート for the first time｜“Five-Senses Talk & Care Trip in BEB” to be held for a limited time

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:02:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000133621.html
- anchor: #n1462369
- Companies mentioned: laugh.、BEB5軽井沢 by 星野リゾート、株式会社laugh.、ネクステージグループホールディングス株式会社、株式会社HRC

Facts:
- Event period: July 13 to August 31, 2026
- Price: 650 yen (tax included)
- 1泊 9,000円～（2名1室利用時1名あたり、税込、食事別）
- Capital: 30 million yen
- Capital: ¥134.56 million
- Employees: 200 (entire group: as of April 2024)
- Employees: 81 (as of April 2024)

## [Ends today at 23:59] Final Amazon Prime Day guide: a complete look at standout Lexar storage products by use

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:01:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000149.000131068.html
- anchor: #n1462370
- Companies mentioned: Lexar、株式会社旭東エレクトロニクス、Amazon、Nintendo Switch 2、DJI

Facts:
- The series’ maximum read speed is 14,000MB/s
- Maximum write speed is 11,000MB/s
- Maximum write speed is 13,000MB/s
- Maximum read speed: 280MB/s
- Maximum write speed: 160MB/s
- Maximum read speed: 205MB/s
- Maximum write speed: 150MB/s
- Maximum read speed: 900MB/s
- Maximum write speed: 600MB/s
- Available in 3 capacities: 1TB, 2TB and 4TB
- Models from 128GB to 1TB

## Outdoor automated transport system with AI-assisted remote operation developed, paving the way for fully unmanned operations

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:01:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000131054.html
- anchor: #n1462371
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社eve autonomy、パナソニック プロダクションエンジニアリング株式会社、ENEOS株式会社

Facts:
- “eve auto®,” an outdoor automated transport service operating approximately 100 vehicles at approximately 60 locations nationwide
- Currently operating at more than 100 vehicles across approximately 50 locations nationwide.

## 100万人の歓声を、次の熱狂へ。IGアリーナ開業1周年

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000136712.html
- anchor: #n1462372
- Companies mentioned: IGアリーナ、株式会社愛知国際アリーナ、NTTドコモ、Samsung、ハーマンプロフェッショナル、JBL Professional、Crown、BSS、Martin、名古屋ダイヤモンドドルフィンズ、りそなグループ、サントリーサンバーズ大阪、FRUITS ZIPPER、AI、ハンス・ジマー

Facts:
- Approximately 1 million people visited
- Economic impact on surrounding areas was 124% of the same period the previous year
- 12,684 people attended
- 14,073 people visited
- Recorded speeds exceeding 1Gbps at all times of day
- 61 restroom locations in total
- 587 restroom fixtures in total
- 317 women’s private stalls
- A level providing 1 private restroom stall for approximately every 40 visitors
- Used at approximately 70 events

## AI security intelligence platform provider ZeamiCyberSecurity raises pre-Series A funding, bringing total funds raised to 90 million yen

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000160201.html
- anchor: #n1462373
- Companies mentioned: ZeamiCyberSecurity株式会社、株式会社エースタート、HENNGE株式会社

Facts:
- Fundraising totaling 50 million yen
- Total funds raised: 90 million yen

## [50th Anniversary Special] Special kits featuring 3 types of original water-transfer stickers and signature products from L’Occitane en Provence & サンスター文具, on sale for 5 days from July 17 (Fri.) to 7/21 (Tue).

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000669.000011965.html
- anchor: #n1462374
- Companies mentioned: ロクシタン、サンスター文具、L’Occitane en Provence

Facts:
- The maison's 50th anniversary
- For 5 days, from July 17 (Friday) to July 21 (Tuesday)
- 5,500 yen (tax included)

## “Brompton Summer Upgrade Campaign” launches July 13 (Monday)

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000126596.html
- anchor: #n1462375
- Companies mentioned: BROMPTON JAPAN株式会社、Brompton

Facts:
- Up to 60% off
- Monday, July 13, 2026
- Monday, August 31

## Immersive event “Shibuya Real Squid Game,” where visitors can experience all things “Squid Game,” extended through August 31

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000174693.html
- anchor: #n1462376
- Companies mentioned: 渋谷リアル・イカゲーム事務局、Netflix、イープラス、東急プラザ渋谷

Facts:
- Rated highly at “4.9” on Google Reviews
- “Dalgona Cookies & Cream” (¥800)
- Tracksuit rental is available for a fee. Regular price: 1,500 yen
- Special price of 1,000 yen for social media posts
- Regular ticket: General admission (university students and older), weekdays 3,900 yen
- Weekends: 4,100 yen
- Children (elementary, junior high and high school students), weekdays 3,300 yen
- Weekends: 3,500 yen
- Private booking, weekdays: 76,000 yen
- Weekends: 80,000 yen
- Student discount: 2,900 yen
- Family discount (2 adults and 2 children), weekdays: 12,400 yen
- Weekends: 13,200 yen

## World No.1 barista Tetsu Kasuya and ファミリーマート jointly develop “Premium Mocha,” their finest cup yet, launching nationwide on July 14 (Tuesday)

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000150398.html
- anchor: #n1462378
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Philocoffea、ファミリーマート、PHILOCOFFEA、World Brewers Cup

Facts:
- Approximately 16,400 stores nationwide
- Rare beans accounting for less than 1% of Ethiopia’s total coffee bean harvest
- Development period of approximately 2 years
- Approximately 1.3 times the amount of beans used compared with the regular product
- Approximately 1.1 times the regular steeping time
- A new coffee machine, the first in approximately 7 years
- 対象商品のご購入1杯につき1円が寄付
- Capital: 5 million yen
- Employees: 50

## POLA’s flagship hotel amenity brand is getting a makeover; アロマエッセ リチュアル launches in September 2026

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000746.000036737.html
- anchor: #n1462377
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポーラ、アロマエッセ、アロマエッセ リチュアル

Facts:
- More than 4500 facilities nationwide
- September 2026
- 2,090 yen <1,900 yen before tax>
- The manufacturing process can reduce CO2 emissions per 1kg by approximately 63%

## “The True NINJA Trials” summer-only event coming to レゴランド®・ディスカバリー・センター!

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000181635.html
- anchor: #n1462547
- Companies mentioned: LEGO Discovery Center Japan合同会社、レゴランド®・ディスカバリー・センター、レゴ®ニンジャゴー

Facts:
- 1.5m tall × 2m wide
- 15th anniversary of the launch of レゴ®ニンジャゴー
- More than 3 million レゴⓇ blocks

## “モギセン,” a platform for businesses to run competitive business simulations entirely online, launches—turning training, recruitment and organizational engagement into compelling contests

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000186868.html
- anchor: #n1462546
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社採用と育成研究社、モギセン

Facts:
- Available starting July 13, 2026
- One free session over a 30-day period
- Starter ¥2,200/month
- Pro ¥7,700/month

## Experience Korea as it is right now, directly from Japan! OLIVE YOUNG Global launches its Japan-focused live commerce service “O.Y LIVE” in earnest!

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000182597.html
- anchor: #n1462545
- Companies mentioned: CJ OLIVE YOUNG Corporation、OLIVE YOUNG、OLIVE YOUNG Global、Biodance、FUGGLER

Facts:
- More than 1,400 stores in South Korea
- Sales to international customers in 2024 rose 140% year on year
- A wide range of more than 10,000 products
- 20 SKUs in total
- Up to 69% off
- 6 types of gifts

## Piece raises 1.65 million euros in the first close of its pre-Series A round

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000160688.html
- anchor: #n1462544
- Companies mentioned: Piece、UTEC、Spiral Innovation Partners、東大創業者の会ファンド、スター・マイカ・ホールディングス、TSG1899ホッフェンハイム、マッキンゼーアンドカンパニー、ベイン・キャピタル、センジュ、イトクロ、P&G、Beat、Doctolib

Facts:
- 1.65 million euros
- Approximately 300 million yen
- €4.38 million
- Approximately 800 million yen
- 35 countries
- More than 3,000 users
- €2.73 million

## 株式会社PPPJ and 株式会社SCミート form a business alliance

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000168893.html
- anchor: #n1462543
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PPPJ、株式会社SCミート、日本アジアハラール協会、BULLS international Co., Ltd.、Tyson Global、Bonds Wagyu Thailand

Facts:
- The number of foreign visitors to Japan in 2025 reached a record 42.68 million
- The global Muslim population exceeds 2 billion
- Carefully selected from among the 10,000 head of Japanese Black cattle at partner farms
- Approximately 400 employees (Japan and Thailand combined)
- Within just 1 year of launch, the company has supported 8 stores in Japan
- Operates 5 stores in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit／Thong Lo／Central World areas, including 「将泰庵」 and 「Japanese Wagyu Champ」

## 【Gold medalists are coming to Kitakagaya】A softball clinic will be held by 渥美万奈 and 峰幸代, the duo known as あつみねコンビ and former members of Japan’s women’s national softball team.

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000179723.html
- anchor: #n1462542
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PLAYING DESIGN、株式会社Rapsodo Japan、トヨタ自動車レッドテリアーズ

Facts:
- July 31, 2026
- 9:00-12:00
- Participation fee: ¥5,000
- ※Expected to be limited to the first 30 people

## Caregiving worries—why not talk about them over a drink? 「スナック介護者」, a candid talk event for people with caregiving experience, to be held in Shibuya on Friday, July 17

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000181216.html
- anchor: #n1462541
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人UPTREE、特定非営利活動法人WAC清水さわやかサービス

Facts:
- Supporting membership: ¥3,000
- General admission: 4,000 yen

## “Everyday life is a succession of nameless dramas.” — BGM Girls Project, a music project featuring “background music with lyrics you can listen to without paying close attention,” to hold its first vocal audition

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000171683.html
- anchor: #n1462540
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミカエルライト、BGM Girls Project、Powered by TV ～元気ジャパン～

Facts:
- Applications are being accepted through Friday, July 31, 2026
- We will contact you by around mid-August 2026 at the latest

## ベストサイン releases a white paper for trading companies

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000112550.html
- anchor: #n1462539
- Companies mentioned: ベストサイン・ジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- The 5 challenges facing trading companies (speed, cost, fragmentation, visibility, and trust)
- 5 functions of electronic contracts required by trading companies

## The limited-time event 「Battle Pass Special Chapter: FAR CRY」 is coming to 『World of Tanks』.

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000182111.html
- anchor: #n1462538
- Companies mentioned: ウォーゲーミング、Ubisoft、ウォーゲーミングジャパン合同会社

Facts:
- 『FAR CRY』 has sold more than 60 million copies since 2004
- Ubisoft recorded net bookings of €1.53 billion in fiscal year 2025–26

## 【GLAM BEAUTY AWARD 2026 First Half】Best cosmetics announced! 35 products across 7 categories selected by beauty experts and the GLAM editorial team

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000118812.html
- anchor: #n1462537
- Companies mentioned: モードメディア・ジャパン株式会社、GLAM、DHC、ルルルン、melt、PERFECT DIARY、LANEIGE、花王

Facts:
- All 35 products
- All 7 categories
- Cumulative sales of 120 million units
- ¥2,042 (tax included)
- ¥2,717 (tax included)
- ¥3,960 (tax included)
- ¥880 (7 sheets)
- ¥2,640 (28 sheets, tax included)
- ¥3,672 (tax included)
- ¥1,998 (tax included)
- ¥4,400 (10g)
- ¥1,870 (3g, tax included)

## 【Held on 9/19 (Sat.)】 Map Camera special event presents the world of “Camera is Fashion” under the themes “TOP NOTCH” and “Layered”

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000016529.html
- anchor: #n1462536
- Companies mentioned: シュッピン株式会社、Map Camera、GMT、KINGDOM NOTE、BRILLER

Facts:
- １組￥10,000
- TSE Prime Market: Securities code 3179.
- Capital: ¥541.91 million

## AI is here to enrich communication between people.

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000145512.html
- anchor: #n1462535
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユーミーclass、ユーミーらいふグループ、一般社団法人Women AI Initiative Japan

Facts:
- Selected as a finalist from among 191 entries.

## 一般財団法人 日本患者支援財団 adds 3 new features to its patient support portal site 「かんしん広場」 to visualize patients’ health conditions

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000152923.html
- anchor: #n1462534
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人 日本患者支援財団、かんしん広場

Facts:
- 3 new features
- Manage up to 50 records at once

## コマースファクトリー launches 「Roomate」, a customer acquisition support service for 楽天市場, in partnership with Kai Shine, an education-focused SNS YouTuber with more than 120,000 subscribers

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000093194.html
- anchor: #n1462533
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コマースファクトリー、楽天市場、BEASTAR株式会社、カイシャイン株式会社、コミュニティSNS CAMPUS、エスキャン

Facts:
- More than 120,000 channel subscribers
- Price: ¥300,000 per month (¥330,000 including tax)
- Term: 3 months and up
- Price: Standard plan - ASK/Promotion plan: ¥500,000 (¥550,000 including tax)
- Price: ¥500,000 per month (¥550,000 including tax) and up
- More than 3,500 cumulative members
- The SNS-focused YouTube channel has 125,000 subscribers
- 著書『革命的に稼げるインスタ運用法』は3万部を突破
- Cumulative SNS consulting and management support for more than 100 companies

## Sales have begun for accommodation plans offered by 星の華 on the travel media site 「旅色」

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000181930.html
- anchor: #n1462532
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社旅色トラベル、株式会社ブランジスタ、星の華

Facts:
- A hot-spring inn offering fine cuisine and renowned hot springs, limited to 10 groups per day
- 星の華 opened in fall 2022 in Takeo, Saga Prefecture
- As of July 13, 2026
- 株式会社ブランジスタ (listed on the TSE Standard Market, 6176)

## Unleashing the world-class potential of companies in the Kyushu region with the power of IT. ビジネスラリアート to open a Fukuoka branch on July 15, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000008842.html
- anchor: #n1462531
- Companies mentioned: ビジネスラリアート株式会社、BR GROUP、BRドメイン株式会社、BRクラウド株式会社、BRレジストリ株式会社、BRラボ株式会社、BRbpoサービス株式会社、必児信息技術（上海）有限公司

Facts:
- We are pleased to announce that a Fukuoka branch will open in the Tenjin area of Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

## AliExpress（アリエクスプレス） to launch its “Outing Sale,” with discounts of up to 60%, starting Monday, July 13

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000159095.html
- anchor: #n1462530
- Companies mentioned: AliExpress、アリエクスプレス、Ewin、イーウィン、TKPガーデンシティPREMIUM京橋、京橋エドグラン、アリババ・インターナショナル・デジタルコマース・グループ

Facts:
- Up to 60% off
- 13:00
- 17:30
- More than 200 countries and regions worldwide
- 16 languages

## The e-book edition of 『CFP資格標準テキスト』 (2026-2027 edition) is now available! Its convenient digital features support candidates preparing for challenging exams and working professionals

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000143924.html
- anchor: #n1462529
- Companies mentioned: 日本FP協会、株式会社エスペラントシステム社、コンテン堂

Facts:
- Price: 2,530 yen each (tax included)
- The print editions (all 6 subjects) are on sale for ¥2,970 each, including tax

## メディアリーチ launches an AIO・LLMO in-house enablement/support service to help companies independently manage their AI search optimization

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000092256.html
- anchor: #n1462528
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メディアリーチ、ChatGPT、Gemini、Perplexity、Google

Facts:
- ¥150,000 per month and up × 6 months
- 6-month total: ¥900,000 and up
- From 200,000 yen per month
- 6-month total: ¥1.2 million and up
- Capital: 5,000,000 yen

## Algae supplement 「Moneru（モネル）」 joins the hometown tax donation gifts of its birthplace, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000064440.html
- anchor: #n1462527
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルガルバイオ、東京大学、ふるさとチョイス、楽天ふるさと納税、ふるなび

Facts:
- Built on the trust of 200 clinics nationwide
- Algae supplement Moneru（モネル） tablets, 60-count (1 box): ¥20,500
- Algae supplement Moneru（モネル） tablets, 60-count × 2 boxes: ¥40,500
- Algae supplement Moneru（モネル） tablets, 60-count × 3 boxes: ¥61,000

## Preferred Networks’ AI interview service 「タレスカAI面接」 has won an award in the 「HRアワード2026」 by 「日本の人事部」, with support from 「厚生労働省」

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000156310.html
- anchor: #n1462526
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Preferred Networks、厚生労働省、日本の人事部、HRアワード運営委員会、タレスカAI面接

Facts:
- 377 entries nationwide
- Starting Monday, July 13
- Marking its 15th edition this year
- Service launched in February 2025
- In June this year

## Dropbox Japan releases a customer case study on 株式会社カワカミ, a manufacturer of machinery for producing dried noodles

- Published: 2026-07-13T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000041324.html
- anchor: #n1462525
- Companies mentioned: Dropbox Japan株式会社、株式会社カワカミ、株式会社岡山エコール、LINE WORKS

Facts:
- It sometimes took more than 1 hour just to find past drawings
- Search time for past drawings has been dramatically reduced, with work that could take “up to more than 1 hour” now completed in about 1 minute
- 事務所への往復（1回あたり約10分）がゼロとなり
- Paperless operations have also advanced by about 10% overall