AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-15 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 2 of 7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 358 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 320 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Now available: a stainless-steel worktable wagon made in Tsubame-Sanjo. GraSUS’s original design solves kitchen storage and workspace shortageshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1511013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1511013Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGraSUS has begun offering the “Double Frame Design” stainless-steel worktable wagon, made in Tsubame-Sanjo. This high-performance Japanese-made item combines storage, work space and mobility in one unit, addressing a lack of kitchen space. 【Saga City】Mayor to Hold Press Conference on July 7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1511012https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1511012Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSaga City announced housing assistance for newlyweds, short-term childcare, and a para-sports experience event. It is advancing policies aimed at improving residents’ quality of life. Cambly launches summer sale with up to 50% off. Native-speaker English conversation lessons from ¥1,500 per monthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1511011https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1511011Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCambly has launched a summer sale for English learners in Japan, offering up to 50% off. Lessons with native-speaking instructors are available from ¥1,500 per month. Add a little care to your bedtime routine. Launching PAVAN OIL 30ml, an Ayurvedic oil with ashwagandha, for a new sleep-tourism retreat experiencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1511010https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1511010Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAyurvedic brand AYUN Shoten will launch PAVAN OIL 30ml, a massage oil containing ashwagandha, on July 1, 2026. The brand is promoting ABHAYA Protocol, a 3-step bedtime care routine, as it enters the sleep-tourism market. Sony Life takes 1st place for the 2nd consecutive year in the life insurance category of the NTTドコモビジネスX NPS® Benchmark Survey 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1511009https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1511009Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSony Life has taken 1st place in the life insurance category of the NTTドコモビジネスX NPS® survey for the 2nd consecutive year. Customer trust and service quality were recognized. Collaboration event between O_furo cafe locations nationwide and “Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Mysterious! My Yokai Vacation” is proving a big hit! More content is on the way, including meet-and-greets with Shin-chan and a second wave of merchandisehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1511008https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1511008Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA collaboration event commemorating the release of the Crayon Shin-chan movie is underway at 12 “O_furo cafe” locations and 4 related facilities operated by Onsen Dojo. Meet-and-greets with Shin-chan and limited-edition merchandise are helping attract families. “Pudding Cakes” and “Puri Macarons” arrive to mark the 12th anniversary of Shironeko Project NEW WORLD'S! Cakes are available in 10 designs and macarons in 2 designs!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1511007https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1511007Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESColopl has begun selling cakes and macarons featuring character illustrations to mark the 12th anniversary of White Cat Project NEW WORLD'S. The products feature popular characters from the game and are offered as special commemorative items for fans. Netmarble updates Season 1, “Northern Joust: Ice and Steel,” for its new action-adventure RPG Game of Thrones: Kingsroadhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1511006https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1511006Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNetmarble has released a Season 1 update for Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, an RPG based on Game of Thrones. The new season adds competition between houses, a season progression system, new dungeons, rankings, a new relic called “Broken Sword,” and a new boss, “Unicorn of the Stormlands,” in the “Altar of Memories” altar content. Players pledge allegiance to one of House Amber, House Hornwood or House Manderly and compete throughout the 6-week event period. 佐藤輝明が2発4打点の大暴れで阪神が中日に快勝！テレビ大阪7月14日（火）放送の『ナマ虎スタジアム 中日ドラゴンズ×阪神タイガース』が同時間帯在阪局視聴率トップ！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1511005https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1511005Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES佐藤輝明の2本塁打4打点で阪神が中日に勝利し、テレビ大阪の『ナマ虎スタジアム』が在阪局視聴率トップを記録。スポーツ中継の質とファン層の熱狂が評価された。 “The Chicken Who Found a Smartphone,” a slightly unusual fairy tale about protecting children from social media crimes, is running a social media giveaway with winners selected by lottery!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1511004https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1511004Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMicro Magazine’s Children’s Books Editorial Department is running a campaign to give away 2 copies of “The Chicken Who Found a Smartphone,” a picture book that raises awareness about social media crimes. The book has significant educational value. Voting for the “Toshima Ward Resident Project Proposal Program” begins July 15!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510867https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510867Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:29:22 +0900JapanPR TIMESToshima Ward will hold a resident vote from July 15 to September 15 on 6 projects selected from proposals submitted by residents. The initiative is an important step toward resident-participatory ward administration. Soup preparation time cut from 10 hours to 4. Free “ramen school” offers a 1-day course in efficient restaurant management, to be held simultaneously in Tokyo and Osaka for the first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510868https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510868Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:27:24 +0900JapanPR TIMESテンポスバスターズとキッチンテクノが、ラーメン店の効率化を支援する「ラーメン学校」を東京・大阪で同時開催。調理時間短縮技術を無料で体験可能。 TSKさんいん中央テレビが菱農エンジニアリング株式会社の株式を取得https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510869https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510869Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:22:55 +0900JapanPR TIMESTSK Sanin Chuo Television has acquired all shares in Hishino Engineering and integrated the company into the TSK Group. The move is expected to create new value in the agricultural sector. 【For medical and nursing-care professionals】Transforming frontline voice communications! The discoverer explains “a third sense of hearing”: cartilage conduction — the benefits of using Buddycom Open without covering the ears and with minimal sound leakagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510870https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510870Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:22:51 +0900JapanPR TIMES2026年8月5日、オーディオテクニカなど3社が医療・介護現場向け音声連携技術「軟骨伝導」の無料ウェビナーを開催。耳を塞がず音漏れしにくいBuddycom Openの活用メリットを紹介し、現場の効率化を支援。 【Iwama Civic Plaza】Summer Vacation Children’s Art Exhibition: “My Drawing Time!”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510871https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510871Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:18:41 +0900JapanPR TIMESYokohama’s Iwama Civic Plaza will work with 6 nursery schools to hold a children’s art exhibition in August 2026. The event will contribute to the community by supporting the next generation and providing a place for parent-child interaction. Alternative investment platform “Alterna Bank” unveils “【Ultra-Short-Term】First-Time Investor Support: Kiwami Fund ID1119”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510872https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510872Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:16:59 +0900JapanPR TIMESAlternative investment platform “Alterna Bank” has unveiled a new product, “Kiwami Fund ID1119.” It enables individual investors to invest from ¥10,000, expanding their options for building assets. Alternative investment platform オルタナバンク launches 『【principal and interest repaid in a lump sum】Investment Debut Support・昇ファンドID1118』https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510873https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510873Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:16:51 +0900JapanPR TIMESオルタナバンク, operated by SAMURAI証券, has launched a new fund for first-time investors, 昇ファンドID1118. The fund allows investors to start with a small amount and aims to support personal asset building. 花園温泉サウナクッカ celebrates its 3rd anniversary with events starting July 26!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510874https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510874Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:16:07 +0900JapanPR TIMES花園温泉サウナクッカ will hold a thank-you event starting July 26 to mark its 3rd anniversary. Visitors will receive exclusive novelty gifts, and a range of activities is planned for sauna fans and local residents. F&M Club, a back-office consulting service for mid-sized and small and medium-sized businesses, signs an intermediary agreement with 三菱UFJ銀行https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510875https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510875Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:15:33 +0900JapanPR TIMESF&M has partnered with 三菱UFJ銀行 to introduce F&M Club, a support service for mid-sized and small and medium-sized businesses. The service supports corporate growth through both financial and non-financial means. Ohouse opens a special page where visitors can experience an interior select shop alongside its new concept, “Self-expression starts in your room”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510636Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:14:35 +0900JapanPR TIMESOhouse unveiled a special page on July 13, 2026, featuring its new concept, “Self-expression starts in your room.” Users can intuitively choose interior items suited to their tastes, enhancing the shopping experience. Sales agency agreement signed in Japan for Silk Towers, a large-scale mixed-use project in Batumi, Georgia, designed by Kengo Kumahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510637Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:11:27 +0900JapanPR TIMESAIマネー大学 has become the sales agent in Japan for Georgia’s mixed-use development Silk Towers. Designed by Kengo Kuma, the project combines investment and cultural value. Your vote decides the rankings?! Resident Evil 30th anniversary project: “Resident Evil Election”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510638https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510638Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:10:05 +0900JapanPR TIMESCapcom is holding a fan-voted election to mark the Resident Evil series’ 30th anniversary. The poll will determine popular titles and characters, with rewards for participants, as part of a strategy to keep excitement around the series going. MAYSON GREY to hold a 40th anniversary POP UP STORE at ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ starting Wednesday, July 22, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510642Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMAYSON GREY will hold a 40th anniversary pop-up in Nagoya in July 2026. The brand aims to boost awareness by offering exclusive products and novelty gifts. The international forum program Regional Revitalization Koshien 2026 will be held Sept. 17 (Thu.) to 18 (Fri.). Leading regional revitalization organizations will gather in Umeda, Osaka, to discuss the theme “Regions earning revenue / Earning revenue with regions”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510641https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510641Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESRegional Revitalization Koshien 2026, organized by 阪急阪神不動産 and others, will be held in Osaka in September. The event will discuss collaborative projects to boost regional economies, with the aim of expanding them nationwide. Nihombashi Takashimaya: “The Family of Man Photo Exhibition: A Vision of Humanity and Peace, Revisited” — the landmark 20th-century photography exhibition, which opened at the Museum of Modern Art in New York (MoMA) in 1955, returns in a new era!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510640https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510640Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTo mark its 150th anniversary, Nikkei Inc. will recreate in 2026 at 日本橋高島屋 the historic The Family of Man photography exhibition, which opened at MoMA in 1955. The exhibition will once again share its message of humanity and peace with today’s audience. JPI seminar: “Recycling Technologies and Business Development for EV Lithium-Ion Batteries: Looking Ahead to the All-Solid-State Battery Era” to be held July 24 (Fri.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510639https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510639Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:10:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn July 24, 2026, JPI will hold an online seminar with Professor 福代和宏 of Yamaguchi University on recycling technologies for EV lithium-ion batteries and business strategies for the all-solid-state battery era. The seminar will provide practical insights for companies focused on resource circulation and sustainability. Address undisclosed, members-only parfait bar Remake easy to open for a limited time at 麻布台ヒルズ Market! A special dessert experience exclusively for members, available for 7 days only.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510643https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510643Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:09:24 +0900JapanPR TIMESMembers-only parfait bar Remake easy will open for a limited time at 麻布台ヒルズ in July 2026. Non-members can also visit and enjoy exclusive desserts. New limited-time outfits arrive in うさまるキッチン for the second half of July!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510644Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:07:36 +0900JapanPR TIMESうさまるキッチン will hold a limited-time event for the second half of July starting July 15, 2026. New and returning outfit items, along with login bonuses, aim to encourage users to keep playing. Notice of the opening of P’s-first Takaoka Station South storehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510645Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0900JapanPR TIMESペッツファーストホールディングス will open a new store inside Home Center Musashi in the Takaoka Station South area on July 15, 2026. The store will pursue convenience through pet sales and after-sales support, while also contributing to a healthier industry. 『異世界キッチン』選択ピックアップガチャ実装！& 復刻イベント「幻影一期のフライングレイ」開催！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510646Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:06:34 +0900JapanPR TIMESPoppin Games Japan has added a new gacha feature to 『異世界キッチン』 and brought back a popular event. Players will have a chance to obtain exclusive characters, as part of the game’s summer activities. [Tokyo Metropolitan Government] Online consultation session on balancing fertility treatment and recurrent pregnancy loss treatment with work — registrations now open! (Session 1: August 26 (Wed.), free to attend)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510647Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:04:15 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Tokyo Metropolitan Government will begin holding free online consultation sessions for businesses on supporting employees in balancing fertility treatment with work starting August 26. Business owners and HR representatives can consult with specialists. Joining the Industry on Campus-type reskilling education ecosystem initiativehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510648https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510648Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:03:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESパーソルテンプスタッフ has joined Osaka University’s reskilling education initiative and will develop lectures to train talent in bio-DX. The industry-academia partnership will promote lifelong learning for working adults and support corporate innovation. Bizer team wins “Leader” for the 7th consecutive term in the task management/ToDo management category of the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer｜Continued recognition in back-office and BPO operations with many routine taskshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510649Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:02:38 +0900JapanPR TIMESBizer team has been named a Leader in ITreview Grid Award’s task management category for the 7th consecutive term. Its use in back-office and BPO operations with many routine tasks was recognized. Portable rice snack Onimochi mini introduced at trail-running specialty store Trippers and running station JAM Runtrip BASE KOMAZAWAhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510650https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510650Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:23 +0900JapanPR TIMESvitom Inc. has begun selling Onimochi mini, a fuel food for exercise, at trail-running specialty store Trippers and JAM Runtrip BASE KOMAZAWA. The chewable rice snack is drawing attention as an option for endurance athletes who tire of sweet foods during long sessions. On Technologies begins development of KUON, an AI-driven management platform that redesigns business management from the ground up with AI as its foundationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510651Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:11 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn Technologies has begun developing KUON, an AI-driven management platform that redesigns business management as a whole with AI at its core. The company is seeking partner businesses to help build new management models for the AI era. Tides of Annihilation to showcase its first hands-on demo outside its home market at gamescom 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510683https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510683Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Muscle Sampling Returns,” showcasing 東武カード’s distinctive world, to be held at Ikebukuro Station for 2 days, July 23 and 24, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510682https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510682Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Signpost partners with しみずフューチャーデザインhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510681https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510681Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Laugh and be moved at the same moment as the person next to you! A festival celebrating the introduction of Auracast™—the first at a regional cinema—will be held!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510680Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES BCG and CGF jointly survey AI adoption maturity among consumer goods and retail companies: just 18% of consumer goods companies have deployed AI at scale, while retailers are split into 2 groupshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510679Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES JAPAN C.R.C. launches a special campaign offering rental camper users 5% OFF accommodation at RV-Park.jphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510678Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The 1st Pachi-Eva Knowledge King contest will test fans' knowledge of "Pachinko Evangelion"; a nationwide competition among pachinko halls and a special TV program have also been announced!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510677Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [株式会社アセンド] RecACE plus, a call recording and AI transcription and summarization service, to be showcased at the Security & DX Innovation Forum 2026 hosted by 協立情報通信株式会社https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510676Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社コンビーズ to hold the Summer 140-Character Literary Award, a contest for 140-character stories themed around summer!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510675Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Breaking: Entries for BLUE RIDE, a motorcycle touring event along the coast of Honshu, open July 15 (Wed.) at 12:00https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510674Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “An aquarium experience at a hot spring facility!?” Popular leisure attractions in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka, team up for the hot summer! 照葉スパリゾート and マリンワールド海の中道 to hold the Marine World Fairhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510673https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510673Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES “What makes marketing that drives management different?” Keio University Professor Emeritus Kyoichi Ikeo and POLA President Takuma Kobayashi to discuss the topic at the MARKETING NOVA SUMMIT 2026 keynote sessionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510672https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510672Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTOYNOVA will hold the MARKETING NOVA SUMMIT in 2026, where Kyoichi Ikeo and Takuma Kobayashi will discuss “marketing that drives management.” The fusion of academic theory and practice is drawing attention. agnès b. launches a collaboration collection with painter and artist Mayumi Yamase from its kids' linehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510671https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510671Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESagnès b. has collaborated with artist Mayumi Yamase on a special collection for its kids' line that blends art and fashion. An event will also be held. 【睡眠ブランド「NELL」調査】夏休みの子どもの夜ふかし、原因1位はスマホではなく「生活リズムの乱れ」！ 盲点は“寝具の放置”？https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510670https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510670Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSleep brand “NELL” surveyed parents of elementary and junior high school students and found that disrupted daily routines are the main cause of late nights during summer vacation. Infrequent bedding replacement also emerged as an issue. 株式会社ナチュラルサイエンス invites preschoolers on a factory tour, where skincare advisers give them an engaging lesson on children's skin and the importance of skincarehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510669https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510669Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ナチュラルサイエンス invited preschoolers to tour its factory, where skincare advisers taught them about children's skin and the importance of skincare. Goodpatch launches its “AI-Driven Design & Development Solution”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510668https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510668Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGoodpatch has launched its “AI-Driven Design & Development Solution.” The service helps companies address challenges in AI adoption and supports in-house development and business results. Hands-on classes using TANO held at schools selected for the DX High School programhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510667https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510667Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTANOTECH held a hands-on class at Kagoshima Prefectural Kaseda Jojun High School using generative AI and the TANO motion training system. Students developed games for older adults and learned about digital transformation in elder care. [横浜赤レンガ] Notice regarding the change of representative director and appointment of a chairpersonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510666https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510666Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES横浜赤レンガ announced that its representative director will be replaced and a chairperson appointed, with the new management team set to take office in September 2026. i-Reporter wins awards in 7 categories and earns recognition for 23 consecutive terms at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510665https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510665Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESi-Reporter won awards in 7 categories at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer and was named a “Leader” for 23 consecutive terms. High user satisfaction contributed to the recognition. Apaman Shop releases new commercial, “A solution for your rental management woes”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510664https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510664Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESApaman Shop will begin airing a new commercial in 34 prefectures from July 15, 2026. Eiichiro Funakoshi and Honoka Tsuchiya appear in the ad, which highlights the company's commitment to addressing rental management concerns. TENTIAL signs conditioning support agreement with Stanford University's baseball teamhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510663https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510663Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTENTIAL has signed a conditioning support agreement with Stanford University's baseball team in the United States. Its science-based recovery wear has been adopted by a world-class team, demonstrating its reliability. Sweets menu revamped at the Japanese-style cafe 茶夢 at 胡蝶庵's 南長野店https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510662https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510662Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Japanese-style cafe 茶夢 at 南長野店, operated by 綿半三原商店, will revamp its sweets menu from July 15, 2026. New hojicha and matcha sweets and drinks will enhance its locally rooted tea culture experience. Ballet club member 桜坂しほ makes her figure debut! Reservations open today, July 15 (Wed.), at the Bfull online shop!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510661https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510661Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFigure brand Bfull FOTS JAPAN has announced a 1/6-scale finished figure of 桜坂しほ. Reservations open July 15, 2026, with the figure scheduled for release in January 2027, drawing interest from anime fans and collectors. QommonsAI training held in Hita, Oita Prefecture — 200 people attend the open session, with “prompts that produce more polished results” drawing attentionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510660https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510660Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPolimill held intermediate QommonsAI training in Hita, Oita Prefecture, with 200 or more participants. Interest in practical applications was high, raising expectations for future developments. To mark its 10th year, Awaji Island anime park Nijigen no Mori expresses its gratitude with its official luxury villa, GRAND CHARIOT 北斗七星135°https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510659https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510659Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAwaji Island anime park Nijigen no Mori is marking its 10th anniversary by offering a luxury stay plan at its official villa, limited to 1 group per 1 day. The initiative expresses gratitude to visitors and signals a commitment to new challenges for the next generation. A new Lenormand card experience illustrated in a Gothic style! Fortune-telling content supervised by 美星 now availablehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510658https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510658Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMEScocoloni will begin offering a Gothic-style Lenormand card reading supervised by Misei at cocoloni Fortune-Telling Hall Moon on July 15, 2026. It features visual design and intuitive messages. The chilled dishes people want to eat are “cold pasta” and “chilled ramen.” They are appealing because they are easy to eat even with a poor appetite, cool the body, and offer a taste of the season.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510657https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510657Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCross Marketing conducted its “Survey on Chilled Dishes (2026)” among men and women ages 20–69. Cold pasta and chilled ramen were popular, with their appeal attributed to being easy to eat even with a poor appetite. The 16th is Toro Day! Bigeye fatty tuna starts at ¥110 per piece! A rare offering of “Southern bluefin tuna otoro” is available for a limited time, with only about 160,000 plates! A generous offer that ends when supplies run out!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510656https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510656Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn Toro Day, July 16, 2026, Kappa Sushi will offer “Southern bluefin tuna otoro” starting at ¥110, with about 160,000 plates available. This special campaign is available in limited quantities and ends when supplies run out. “Best of Toy Story -30 Years & Beyond-,” the definitive collection looking back at Toy Story through its music, goes on sale Wednesday, July 15!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510655https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510655Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESUniversal Music will release “Best of Toy Story -30 Years & Beyond-,” a music compilation celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Toy Story series, on July 15. It features songs by Randy Newman and Taylor Swift, making it an essential collection for fans. A new experience combining a beer garden, Bon dancing and a DJ: “Yokohama More’s Bon Odori Bon DANCE 2026” will be held on Friday, Aug. 21, at the More’s BBQ Beer Garden on the rooftop of Yokohama More’s!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510654https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510654Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe beer garden on the rooftop of Yokohama More’s will host a new “Bon dancing × DJ” event on Aug. 21, 2026. Featuring DJ Celly and others, it will bring a summer festival atmosphere to the city. The event is attracting considerable attention. Minami Tanaka graces BITEKI’s final cover of her 30s, enveloped in happiness: “I want to enjoy a life without comparing myself to anyone.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510653https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510653Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMinami Tanaka appears on the cover of the September issue of BITEKI for her final cover in her 30s, and talks about a new stage in her life. With flexibility as her keyword, she is reassessing her beauty routine and sharing her thoughts on her 40s. A seminar titled “The Secrets of Management Through Credos That Help Employees Thrive at Work” will be held on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, with partner instructor Sachiko Yoneda and Representative Director Masaru Miura of 株式会社チームダイナミクス.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510652https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510652Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESOn Aug. 27, 2026, a consultant from リッツ・カールトン will hold a seminar explaining how “credo-based management” can motivate employees. The event is aimed at business owners and human resources professionals. An eagle with outstretched wings recreated from more than 650 metal parts: BLDB launches full-scale sales in Japan of its LED-equipped “Steampunk Eagle.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510405https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510405Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:59:22 +0900JapanPR TIMESBLDB will begin selling its “Steampunk Eagle,” assembled from more than 650 metal parts, in Japan on July 15, 2026. The challenging kit comes with LED lighting for display by day or night. Gym comparison search site “Gym Sagasu” begins inviting fitness facilities nationwide to apply for listings.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510406https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510406Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:56:31 +0900JapanPR TIMESGym comparison media outlet “Gym Sagasu” has begun accepting free listing applications from fitness facilities nationwide. The initiative aims to support customer acquisition and expand its database, offering businesses a new PR opportunity. The 2nd call for Conte cheese ambassadors!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510407https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510407Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:54:56 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Association of Conte Cheese Producers is seeking 5 Instagram ambassadors for fall and winter 2026. The initiative is part of efforts to educate consumers through social media. Daiichi Seminar, No. 1 in successful admissions to Osaka Prefectural Tondabayashi Junior High School for 10 consecutive years since its opening, holds its “First Step to Tomichu Festival.” A total of 176 parent-child groups, or 442 people, took part.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510408https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510408Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:54:23 +0900JapanPR TIMESDaiichi Seminar held its “First Step to Tomichu Festival” for 176 parent-child groups, or 442 people, aiming to take the entrance exam for Tondabayashi Junior High School. Drawing on its record of No. 1 in successful admissions for 10 consecutive years since the school opened, the event shared information about the school’s educational program and feedback from graduates. Ai Yazawa × Urumia: Color contact lens brand Urumia collaborates with Ai Yazawa. Five lens colors let wearers embody the eyes of heroines from acclaimed works including NANA, Neighborhood Story, I'm Not a Doll, and Paradise Kiss.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510409https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510409Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:53:56 +0900JapanPR TIMESColor contact lens brand Urumia has collaborated with manga artist Ai Yazawa to release 5 lens styles inspired by heroines from 4 works, including NANA. A pop-up store will also be held. [Hankyu Umeda Main Store] Japan debut: A pop-up for French high jewelry maison VEVER, with a 200-year history, opens Wednesday, July 22.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510410https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510410Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:53:00 +0900JapanPR TIMESFrench high jewelry brand VEVER will hold its first pop-up in Japan at Hankyu Umeda Main Store. The brand, with a 200-year history, is reinterpreting the influence of Art Nouveau and Japanese art for modern audiences as it makes a full-scale entry into the Japanese market. 【登別石水亭】お盆の温泉旅行をさらに楽しく！昔ながらの遊びが満喫できる「夏休み縁日」を8月13日(木)～15日(土)の3日間限定で開催！日帰りでのご利用も大歓迎https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510411https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510411Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:51:10 +0900JapanPR TIMESNoboribetsu Sekisuitei will hold its “Summer Vacation Festival” for 3 days only, from Aug. 13 to 15, 2026, featuring traditional games such as shooting galleries and ring toss. Both overnight guests and day visitors can take part. AI Data Inc. announces “AI Correlation Operations™ Loop,” a new feature for AI Koumei on IDX. The new AI Correlation Platform uses AI to match activity data with outcome data and continuously learn successful patterns.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510414https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510414Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAI Data Inc. has added “AI Correlation Operations™ Loop” as a new feature to AI Koumei on IDX. It delivers a new AI Correlation Platform that matches activity data with outcome data using AI and learns successful patterns. [JPI Seminar] Kyushu Electric Power Co.: “Practices in Creating Value Unique to the Miyazaki Area, and the Current Status and Future Direction of DX Promotion,” Friday, July 24, in Fukuoka.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510413https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510413Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJPI will host a seminar in Fukuoka with Takehiro Tanaka of Kyushu Electric Power on value creation in the Miyazaki area and the promotion of DX. Regional partnerships and decarbonization strategies will be in focus. [Special Summer Vacation Event] “Discover the Appeal of the 1700 Series!”—an event for parents and children to see, touch and experience.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510412https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510412Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNose Electric Railway will hold an experiential event featuring its 1700 Series trains on Aug. 22, 2026, for elementary and junior high school students. It will give parents and children an opportunity to learn about railway history and technology. Notice of rating change (upgrade) by 格付投資情報センターhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510415https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510415Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:47:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFujikura has been upgraded by R&I to an issuer rating of “A+ (stable).” The rating agency cited the strengthened financial base and improved earnings capacity, with strategic investments expected going forward. Supporting a public-private partnership points program using Ogaki City’s digital local currency “GakiPay.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510416https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510416Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:46:45 +0900JapanPR TIMESOgaki Kyoritsu Bank and Ogaki City have teamed up to launch a public-private partnership points program using the digital local currency “GakiPay.” The initiative aims to revitalize the local economy and supports businesses in awarding points to residents. Saga Ballooners begin recruiting the 1st cohort of their “Student Marketing Department (BSM),” where students will create B.PREMIER game-day events.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510417https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510417Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:46:30 +0900JapanPR TIMESSaga Ballooners have begun recruiting the 1st cohort for BSM, a student-led marketing program. Through planning and running B.PREMIER official games, the program aims to develop the next generation of talent and revitalize the community. [Confirmed] Friday, Sept. 18, 2026: “A New Approach to Strategic M&A in the Housing and Renovation Industry! Discussing Housing Industry M&A with President Ogawa of Oliver, a Top-Tier Company in the Hokuriku Region.”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510290https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510290Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:42:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJGBA will hold a seminar in September 2026 on strategic M&A in the housing and renovation industry. Speakers including President Ogawa of Oliver, a leading company in Hokuriku, will present strategies for the industry’s future. Member companies can attend free of charge. “STAGE for ALL 2026,” a talent development program for learning through practice about accessibility in the performing arts, to be held.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510291https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510291Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:40:12 +0900JapanPR TIMESprecog will run “STAGE for ALL 2026” under a commission from the Agency for Cultural Affairs. The practical talent development program focuses on accessibility in the performing arts and partners with 2 productions in Japan to build expertise through hands-on experience. MILAI SAILING TEAM / Akito Suzuki steps up preparations for round-the-world challenge with support from sponsorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510302https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510302Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESMILAI SAILING TEAM announced its sponsorship lineup, backed by several companies including Furuno Electric, as it prepares to compete in the 2026 Route du Rhum. Akito Suzuki aims to compete in the 2028 Vendée Globe. Syla HD announces dividend forecast for fiscal year ending May 2027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510301https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510301Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESシーラHDが2027年5月期の配当予想を1株14円と発表。累進配当方針に移行し、利益成長に連動して配当を増やす方針で、投資家への還元強化が図られる。 Syla HD announces details of share repurchasehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510300https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510300Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSyla HD announced that it will repurchase up to 300,000 of its own shares, for a maximum of 100 million yen. The aim is to improve capital efficiency and return value to shareholders. Syla HD announces changes to the record date, redemption deadline and usage deadline for its shareholder benefits programhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510299https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510299Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSyla HD changed the record date for its shareholder benefits for the fiscal year ending May 2027 to November 30, 2026. It also adjusted the terms for using Ritarikun coins to make shareholder benefits more convenient. Syla HD announces purchase of grid-scale battery storage facilityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510298https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510298Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESSyla Solar, a subsidiary of Syla HD, acquired a grid-scale battery storage facility in Tochigi Prefecture. The move is intended to strengthen its renewable energy business. Notice of second-quarter financial results briefing for the fiscal year ending December 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510297https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510297Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESGlobal Link Management will hold an online briefing on its second-quarter financial results for the fiscal year ending December 2026 on August 7, 2026. Investors and members of the press are invited to attend. Protect your wine from record-breaking heat! Specialty retailer launches summer campaign offering “premium prestigious wines” to support the installation and expansion of wine cellars.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510296https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510296Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCellar Senka, operated by Izumise in Kyoto, is running a summer campaign through September 30, 2026, offering premium wine to customers who purchase a wine cellar as a measure against extreme heat. Customers who purchase the top-of-the-line model will receive “Château Latour 2017.” Selected for the Children and Families Agency’s “Children First Leading Bank” initiativehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510295https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510295Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESFukuoka Financial Group was selected for the Children and Families Agency’s “Children First Leading Bank” initiative. It will promote efforts to provide financial support to companies that make childcare support a management priority. [Chichibu, Saitama] “Fireworks of light” bloom in a private pool at night. Enjoy 10 or more summer experiences at a private villa, with free admission for elementary school-age children and younger: “A summer festival just for your family,” now available at Chichibu Bettei Komura.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510294https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510294Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESChichibu Bettei Komura announced its “Komura Summer Festival Plan,” available exclusively in summer 2026. Features include free stays for elementary school-age children and younger, dogs welcome, and illuminations depicting fireworks of light, with 10 or more experiences. A premium accommodation plan for families. Joint release: JAL and TEPCO Energy Partner launch “JAL Gas,” earning miles on utility billshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510293https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510293Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJAL and TEPCO Energy Partner will launch “JAL Gas” on July 23, 2026, allowing customers to earn miles by paying their gas bills. The service aims to boost mileage earnings in everyday life and retain customers. Koshien History Museum summer vacation special event: Make your own key chain from glove leather, taking place on August 2 (Sunday)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510292https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510292Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKoshien History Museum will hold a hands-on event on August 2, where participants can make their own key chains using leftover glove leather. The summer vacation program combines environmental awareness with a fan experience. Notice of publication of the July issue of Cosmetic Science, a specialist cosmetics research journalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510303https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510303Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:37:27 +0900JapanPR TIMESSophia Links Inc. published the July issue of Cosmetic Science, a specialist journal on cosmetics research. The issue features the latest research on countering environmental stressors and reports on technology trends in the industry. In an era when companies go bankrupt “despite having potential successors,” a business succession specialist explains the management principles that must be passed on to successorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510304https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510304Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:37:25 +0900JapanPR TIMESKenta Nakatani, a certified business succession specialist, released a new book that incorporates Eastern philosophy into successor development. It explains why companies go bankrupt despite having potential successors and presents principles for management. [“AI posture analysis” co-developed with practitioners] Electronic medical record system Karutte for osteopathic and acupuncture clinics launches a new feature that makes the value of treatment “visible”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510305https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510305Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:36:54 +0900JapanPR TIMESCrossLink added an AI posture analysis feature to Karutte, its electronic medical record system for osteopathic clinics. Visualizing treatment outcomes helps patients understand their care and supports repeat visits. 【開催レポート】2026年7月14日（火）「リフォーム事業で売上3億・5億・10億 1店舗で年商10億円！ 営業ゼロでも月250件の問合せが舞い込む 超地域密着経営の極意」を開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510306https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510306Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:35:31 +0900JapanPR TIMESJGBAが2026年7月14日に『超地域密着経営の極意』セミナーを開催。キタセツの北川拓氏が1店舗で年商10億円を達成した戦略を公開し、参加者から高い評価を得た。 Legalscape featured in the July 18 and 25, 2026 combined issue of Weekly Toyo Keizai and on Toyo Keizai Onlinehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510307https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510307Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:34:12 +0900JapanPR TIMESLegalscape, a legal research platform, was featured in Weekly Toyo Keizai and on Toyo Keizai Online. One in 5 lawyers in Japan uses the platform, which has been recognized for its technology combining AI and natural language processing. First-ever joint fair: New York-born THE CITY BAKERY to hold “Summer Mediterranean × Spiced Cuisine” at 10 restaurants nationwide. Launches tomorrow, Thursday, July 16!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510308https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510308Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:33:39 +0900JapanPR TIMESNew York-born THE CITY BAKERY will hold its first joint fair, “Summer Mediterranean × Spiced Cuisine,” at 10 locations nationwide from July 16, 2026. Each restaurant will offer limited-edition dishes tailored to its culinary style, providing a seasonal summer dining experience. 麺場 田所商店 津山店「２周年記念祭」 2026年７月18日（土）限定で開催https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510309https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260715-15/index-en-p2.html#n1510309Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:33:30 +0900JapanPR TIMESMiso ramen specialty restaurant Menba Tadokoro Shoten Tsuyama will hold its 2nd anniversary festival on July 18, 2026. It will offer 5 popular menu items for 500 yen each, including tax, for 1 day only, as a thank-you to local customers.