# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-16 06:00–09:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 87 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 13 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 【Komono Public Relations, July issue】Feature: “Stories Born in Komono”

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:40:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000166516.html
- anchor: #n1533367

Komono Town in Mie Prefecture has published the July issue of its “広報こもの” newsletter, featuring local author 菰野江名. It also covers town events and administrative information, aiming to revitalize the community and strengthen ties with residents.

## SAUNAGA, a members-only public sauna near the east exit of Nagano Station, surpasses 100 monthly members just 3 months after opening!

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000179700.html
- anchor: #n1533368
- Companies mentioned: BRAIN SLEEP

SAUNAGA, a members-only sauna near Nagano Station, surpassed 100 monthly members within 3 months of opening. It is holding a commemorative campaign offering new visitors a refund of their usage fees or a free second month.

## Summer Festa Mihama 2026 will be held July 18 (Sat.)-19 (Sun.)!

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:34:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000165212.html
- anchor: #n1533369

“Summer Festa Mihama 2026” will be held in Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture. The event celebrates local culture and nature, with attractions including fireworks and hot-air balloon experiences.

## 【7/23（木）19:00開始】Hajimari、日本最大級のTypeScriptカンファレンスTSKaigiが運営する「TSKaigi Mashup」に会場提供スポンサーとして参加

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:31:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000325.000031819.html
- anchor: #n1533370
- Companies mentioned: TSKaigi

Hajimari will participate as a venue sponsor for the TypeScript conference “TSKaigi Mashup.” It will provide its office space to support the development community.

## Accelerating corporate transformation through AI with “commitment” and “passion” — “AI Innovators Forum 2026” to be held Oct. 14

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:30:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000469.000030192.html
- anchor: #n1533371
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三井住友フィナンシャルグループ、東京ガス株式会社、イオン株式会社、関西電力送配電株式会社、株式会社アルファドライブ

ExaWizards will hold “AI Innovators Forum 2026” on Oct. 14, 2026. More than 30 leaders from government, industry and academia will speak, promoting corporate transformation through AI with “commitment and passion.”

## World first! A new system uses AI to score Japanese crafts!

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000179852.html
- anchor: #n1533383
- Companies mentioned: SustainaVerse, Inc.

ビジュパス and SustainaVerse have partnered to develop the world’s first system for scoring Japanese crafts with AI. The system aims to make the value of artisans’ work visible and support global expansion.

## biomy advances development of “Virtual Cell,” an AI drug discovery platform that recreates the human tumor microenvironment, with technical support from NVIDIA

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000082088.html
- anchor: #n1533382
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、公益財団法人がん研究会

biomy has partnered with NVIDIA to develop “Virtual Cell,” which uses AI to recreate the human tumor microenvironment. The platform is expected to improve the clinical translatability of drug discovery, drawing attention for its potential contribution to cancer treatment.

## Generative AI is driving a widening divide among freelancers: What do those whose incomes are rising have in common?

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000132885.html
- anchor: #n1533381

LiKG surveyed 200 freelancers on the impact of generative AI on income. Although working hours have been reduced, this has not directly translated into higher income; shifting to upstream work was found to be key to success.

## Adyen appoints Gary Yang as president of Asia-Pacific

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000134213.html
- anchor: #n1533380
- Companies mentioned: Agoda、Amazon Japan、キャセイパシフィック航空、Hungry Jack’s、Klook、Mandai Wildlife Group、MECCA、OYO、Raffles Hotel、ROLLER、シンガポール航空、Xiaomi、Temu、ユニクロ、LVMH、Meta、On Japan、SHEIN、Uber、L'Oréal、adidas、BCG、Microsoft、Booz Allen Hamilton、GGV Capital、Peek、viagogo

Adyen appointed Gary Yang as its new Asia-Pacific president in August 2026. He succeeds Warren Hayashi and will drive business expansion, as the company places an experienced executive in the role as part of its global strategy.

## 島根電工グループ launches new hub “みらい共創-自鳴-ラボ”; unveils new brand and uniforms for its 70th anniversary

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000162243.html
- anchor: #n1533379
- Companies mentioned: 島根電工グループ、島根電工株式会社、オークマテック、ミズノ株式会社、山陰パナソニック株式会社

Facts:
- About 170 people attended
- 24 students from Gotsu Technical High School
- 敷地面積 2,614.61㎡
- 建築面積 1,317.50㎡
- 延床面積 1,939.74㎡
- 35 companies and 37 business locations nationwide

## Sales begin for the ultra-compact, fanless edge PC [BOXER-6407-TWL] powered by Intel® Processor N150/N250!

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000055195.html
- anchor: #n1533378
- Companies mentioned: Intel、NVIDIA

AAEON has begun sales of the ultra-compact, fanless edge PC “BOXER-6407-TWL,” powered by Intel® Processor N150/N250. Its compact design is ideal for industrial IoT and edge computing.

## Dynamic Map Platform launches project within industry-academia-government collaboration group XGMF to consolidate insights from autonomous driving trials — proposing a vision for autonomous driving suited to Japan to achieve sustainable regional transportation

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000206.000063188.html
- anchor: #n1533377
- Companies mentioned: XGモバイル推進フォーラム

Dynamic Map Platform and XGMF have launched a project to consolidate insights from autonomous driving trials and help realize sustainable regional transportation. Through industry-academia-government collaboration, they aim to make recommendations to the national government.

## [Tohoku/Sendai] シフトプラス株式会社 will exhibit at the 7th 地域×Tech東北 in 2026, showcasing popular generative AI, employee attendance management, an AI voice transcription system, chat tools and more

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000207.000056138.html
- anchor: #n1533376

シフトプラス株式会社 will exhibit at 地域×Tech東北, to be held in Sendai in July 2026, showcasing tools to support local government digital transformation, including generative AI and attendance management systems.

## [テクノア] Signs naming rights sponsorship agreement with Gifu prefectural baseball team 岐阜ダイヤモンドリバーズ

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000309.000053131.html
- anchor: #n1533375
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Green Light Project

テクノア has signed a 3-year naming rights agreement with Gifu prefectural baseball team 岐阜ダイヤモンドリバーズ. The team will be renamed 岐阜テクノアダイヤモンドリバーズ. The agreement aims to strengthen community contributions and corporate branding.

## [Tohoku Branch: New Arrival] オカムラ “エスクード メッシュ” high-back chair without armrests now available at the Sendai store

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000625.000044939.html
- anchor: #n1533374
- Companies mentioned: オカムラ

オフィスバスターズ東北支社 has added an オカムラ “エスクード メッシュ” chair to its Sendai store. The used chair is offered at a low price to help improve office environments.

## KLab and HOMMA establish joint venture for AI smart home business in the UAE — tapping the UAE luxury housing market through design and technology

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000927.000006348.html
- anchor: #n1533373
- Companies mentioned: HOMMA Group株式会社、KLab株式会社

KLab and HOMMA have established KH Living, a joint venture for AI smart homes in the UAE. The company is entering the luxury housing market with design and technology and aims to accelerate the adoption of autonomous homes.

## The 2026 (Reiwa 8) preliminary bar examination multiple-choice answer guide will be published on the day of the exam!

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000982.000017546.html
- anchor: #n1533372
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファンオブライフ、株式会社シナプス、株式会社 新社会システム総合研究所、株式会社エーアイアカデミー、株式会社メディアグロース、株式会社クエリマーケティング、株式会社あそびラボ、株式会社ワクコンサルティング

アガルートアカデミー will publish a free answer guide on the day of the 2026 preliminary bar examination multiple-choice test. The service helps candidates review their performance after the exam.

## A summery lemon twist brings a new chilled maple-leaf cake with a crisp, fluffy texture! にしき堂 to launch new “グレーズドもみじ” product, coated in a special glaze, for a limited time starting July 18

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000105412.html
- anchor: #n1533024

Hiroshima-based にしき堂 will launch “グレーズドもみじ レモン,” a chilled, lemon-flavored maple-leaf cake developed under the leadership of younger employees, for a limited time starting July 18, 2026. The new product is attracting attention as a summer treat.

## “就活の教科書,” with a cumulative 100 million page views, launches job offer support service “ぴたキャリ就活”

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000076.000065508.html
- anchor: #n1533023

Job-hunting information site “就活の教科書” has launched “ぴたキャリ就活,” a job offer support service aimed at reducing mismatches between students and companies. It draws on expertise gained from a cumulative 100 million page views to provide free, hands-on support.

## Is it safe to sleep with the air conditioner off? Although more than 90% know about the risk of nighttime heatstroke, only about 30% keep the air conditioner running all night

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000121.000023848.html
- anchor: #n1533022
- Companies mentioned: ムーンムーン株式会社

A survey by ムーンムーン株式会社 found that although more than 90% of people are aware of the risk of heatstroke at night, more than 70% do not use air conditioning while sleeping.

## 7月30日開催「AI×採用カンファレンス 2026 summer」、全登壇者およびセッションタイムテーブルを公開

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:01:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000314.000053307.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471004-en.html
- anchor: #n1532679
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社overflow、ソフトバンク株式会社、合同会社DMM.com、ElevenLabs Japan合同会社、株式会社HRBrain、株式会社ギブリー、株式会社Human Resource Design、株式会社エクサウィザーズ、株式会社Exa Enterprise AI、JAPAN AI株式会社、トヨタテクニカルディベロップメント株式会社、株式会社Deep Growth Partners、株式会社No Company

Facts:
- All 12 speakers
- July 30, 2026

## In an era when “advertising” can’t reach people, a next-generation dog event※ creating “meaningful connections” with dog lovers, “うちの子クエスト,” opens applications for experience co-creation partners!

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000083733.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471056-en.html
- anchor: #n1532711
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エヴォワークス、ワンコnowa

Facts:
- 来場者のSNS体験シェア率は7割（70%）を超える
- 19 million monthly page views. One of Japan’s largest dog media outlets

## Mizuho FG begins exploring ways to enhance AI infrastructure for financial institutions by leveraging NVIDIA products, services and technical expertise

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000177612.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471050-en.html
- anchor: #n1532710
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社みずほフィナンシャルグループ、NVIDIA

Facts:
- The company will proceed with the introduction of NVIDIA DGX B200※1. It will work on training, evaluating, improving and validating inference for generative AI models, including the みずほLLM※2 currently in research and development, while developing a research environment for testing use cases.

## Mizuho Begins Exploring Advanced AI Platforms for Financial Institutions Using NVIDIA Technologies

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000177612.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471048-en.html
- anchor: #n1532709
- Companies mentioned: Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.、NVIDIA、NVIDIA DGX B200、Mizuho LLM、NVIDIA NemoClaw

Facts:
- Equipped with eight NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs

## 45.0% of EC users have a cause or favorite they want to support

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000113869.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471042-en.html
- anchor: #n1532708
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スポルアップ

Facts:
- Monthly spending is typically less than 3,000 yen
- 応援・推しへの使い道1位は「グッズ・関連商品」60.6%
- 応援消費で大切にする気持ち1位は「自分自身が元気・幸せになれる」56.9%

## [Survey Release] ChatGPT, Perplexity or Gemini: Which AI Is Used the Most? [Survey of 305 People]

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000166736.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471045-en.html
- anchor: #n1532707
- Companies mentioned: ChatGPT、Perplexity、Gemini、ナレッジホールディングス株式会社、Google

Facts:
- ChatGPTが47.5%で利用シェア1位を獲得
- Gemini ranks second at 29.5%
- Perplexity ranks third at 3.6%
- Despite its low 3.6% share, Perplexity has a daily usage rate of 72.7%
- A survey on “AI service usage” was conducted among 305 men and women aged 20–59
- “Easy to use” tops the list of reasons for use (multiple answers allowed), at 50.2%
- “Wide range of free features,” 42.6%
- “Fast responses,” 40.0%
- ChatGPT: “Easy to use,” 52.4%
- “Wide range of free features,” 43.4%
- “Quality of answers,” 42.8%
- Perplexity: “Quality of answers,” 54.5%

## [Speaking Engagement Announcement] Using AI and back-office DX to shape the future of hospital management.

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000105083.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471044-en.html
- anchor: #n1532706
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本経営、株式会社オービックビジネスコンサルタント、社会医療法人財団 董仙会 恵寿総合病院、社会医療法人仁生会 細木病院、戸田中央総合病院

Facts:
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Event date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Capacity: 400 people
- July 15, 2026, 10:00
- Tuesday, July 28

## 京都モノづくり大作戦2026＆餃子大作戦 秋 開催決定

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000120632.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471055-en.html
- anchor: #n1532705
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人文化・芸術・スポーツ振興会

Facts:
- 5 days
- 100,000 visitors each time

## Outdoor advertising specialist ヒット collaborates with 女子美術大学 to screen student-produced videos on a large advertising display in front of Shibuya Station

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000077.000048625.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471049-en.html
- anchor: #n1532704
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヒット、女子美術大学

Facts:
- Works by 12 students will be screened
- 16 works were produced
- Monday, August 3, 2026–Sunday, August 30, 2026

## “Ride the staff elevator late at night, and you’ll be taken to another world—” A limited-time run of the urban-legend-inspired XR horror attraction 迷界デパート begins July 16

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000110387.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471043-en.html
- anchor: #n1532703
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本XRセンター、株式会社大丸松坂屋百貨店、株式会社闇

Facts:
- From Thursday, July 16, 2026, through Tuesday, August 11
- Ticket price: 2,000 yen (tax included)
- Duration: approximately 15 minutes (experience: approximately 10 minutes; preparation: approximately 5 minutes)
- 定員：1グループ最大4名まで
- Age requirement: 7 and older (height of at least 110 cm)
- Children under 13 must be accompanied by a guardian aged 18 or older.

## Based in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture | Care-sector DX goes beyond “implementation.” A 2-year support program launches to help workplaces transform their people and organizations

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000066527.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471038-en.html
- anchor: #n1532702
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TRAPE、特別養護老人ホームもくせい

Facts:
- Technology adoption subsidies are capped at 40 million yen
- テクノロジー導入補助金の上限は1施設あたり1,000万円
- Used by more than 1,600 businesses nationwide

## 株式会社アントレ begins business partnership with I. Fujita International, a leading name in the Japanese and U.S. franchise industries

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000134.000059360.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471037-en.html
- anchor: #n1532701
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アントレ、I. Fujita International、I. Fujita International, Inc.

Facts:
- The United States has the world’s largest franchise market, with approximately 9,000 brands
- That is approximately 7 times the size of Japan’s market
- Japan: 日本フランチャイズチェーン協会, “Franchise Chain Statistical Survey” (fiscal 2024, 1,291 chains)

## SHIFT abolishes PPAP across an organization of 10,000; reduces risk of information leaks from misdirected emails with DirectCloud

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000137.000000400.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471036-en.html
- anchor: #n1532700
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダイレクトクラウド、株式会社SHIFT

Facts:
- 15,270 employees

## The new side-hustle essential for company employees! How to acquire a revenue-generating vacation rental listed on a well-known booking site. A former banker explains financing, multiple investments and sales at a seminar on July 25—official partnership with 日本政策金融公庫 supports company employees’ vacation-rental side businesses

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000125953.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471035-en.html
- anchor: #n1532699
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファイナンスアイ、日本政策金融公庫、Airbnb、BATONZ（バトンズ）、楽待

Facts:
- A track record of appraising more than 100 revenue-generating vacation rentals across Japan
- More than 10,000 fundraising cases
- Success rate of more than 98%
- Ranked in the top 5 for 32 consecutive weeks

## [CASETiFY] Set off on a Music Camp trip with BT21! CASETiFY launches a “BT21” collaboration collection

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000190.000044448.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471034-en.html
- anchor: #n1532698
- Companies mentioned: CASETiFY、BT21

Facts:
- The collection launches at 17:00 Japan time on Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Smartphone cases: from ¥6,050 (tax included)
- Tech accessories: From 5,280 yen (tax included)

## Business card management app ネクスタ・メイシ to exhibit at DX総合EXPO, one of Japan’s largest trade shows

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000232.000119350.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471031-en.html
- anchor: #n1532697
- Companies mentioned: 東日印刷株式会社、ネクスタ・メイシ

Facts:
- １ユーザーあたり月額660円～

## Hajimari opens a Sendai branch, making Tohoku’s central city a new base and focusing on engineer development and regional revitalization

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000321.000031819.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471029-en.html
- anchor: #n1532696
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Hajimari、ITプロパートナーズ、TUKURUS

Facts:
- The company’s 3rd location
- June 1, 2026

## ギークピクチュアズ also joins as a producer and production company; new cast members and stills unveiled for 見上げてごらん, starring Go Morita and opening Friday, October 30

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000334.000046517.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471027-en.html
- anchor: #n1532695
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ギークピクチュアズ、分福、ぴあフィルムフェスティバルPFFアワード、釜山国際映画祭、文化庁委託事業『ndjc：若手映画作家育成プロジェクト2015』、サンセバスチャン国際映画祭、TBS、毎日放送、Netflix、ABC、CX、TX、NHK、KTV、EX、双葉社

Facts:
- The 42-year-old protagonist, 土屋輝一, is a somewhat pathetic man
- 7 stills also unveiled
- Born June 17, 1995
- In 2010, she won the grand prize in the audition for exclusive models for the fashion magazine “Seventeen”
- 2006年より劇団はえぎわ所属
- 14年に鎌田順也(ナカゴー)、墨井鯨子と共に演劇ユニットほりぶんを結成
- Also appeared in 泣く子はいねぇが (20), the feature-film directorial debut of 佐藤快磨
- Born June 22, 1964
- The 1987 film “

## 株式会社ポリグロッツ launches the Sanrio English Master Fantastic Club app in collaboration with children’s English learning materials from 株式会社サンリオ

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000335.000010773.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471025-en.html
- anchor: #n1532694
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポリグロッツ、株式会社サンリオ、株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション、産経ヒューマンラーニング株式会社、ワールド・ファミリー株式会社、公益財団法人 日本英語検定協会

Facts:
- Sanrio, which has valued communication for more than 60 years under its corporate philosophy of “Everyone getting along,”

## [Free to attend] Stayway and freee to hold a joint seminar on “The Latest in Subsidy Use and Back-Office Operations”

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000341.000028016.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471023-en.html
- anchor: #n1532693
- Companies mentioned: Stayway、freee

Facts:
- Capacity: 25 people (registration will close once capacity is reached)

## [Online event on 8/19] Report session on the “Survey on the Status of Understanding and Utilizing the Relationship Population” [Relationship Population Visualization Project] — First release of nationwide local government survey results. 60 minutes to “visualize” the relationship population

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000361.000132312.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471022-en.html
- anchor: #n1532692
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会、シナジーマーケティング株式会社

Facts:
- A 60-minute presentation
- Aug. 19, 2026

## [Taiwan News] Taiwan's export orders reach record-high 52.9% regional production ratio as shift to ASEAN becomes clearer — Wise Machinery Industry Journal, 3rd week of July 2026 issue published

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000364.000059899.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471021-en.html
- anchor: #n1532691
- Companies mentioned: ワイズコンサルティング グループ、台湾化学繊維（台化）、銘鈺精密工業、山林水環境工程、鴻海精密工業、勤誠興業、力成科技、群創光電、TSMC

Facts:
- Production ratio in Taiwan: 52.9%
- Cumulative total investment: approximately 2.6975 trillion Taiwan dollars
- Production ratio in China: 26.2%
- Production ratio in ASEAN: 11.3%, centered on Vietnam
- Sales hit a record high of 5 billion Taiwan dollars
- 45% share
- 90,000 tons of recycled water daily

## [A new proposal for preventing bicycle theft] AirBell Pro, an anti-theft tracker that looks like an “ordinary bell,” begins advance limited reservations on Makuake

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000394.000059927.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471020-en.html
- anchor: #n1532690
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LeaguE、Apple、Makuake

Facts:
- Lightweight design weighing just 38 g
- Runs for approximately 1 year on 1 commercially available battery
- Began on July 16, 2026
- Limited sale through August 30, 2026

## Stockmark develops a VLM model based on NVIDIA Nemotron, with proprietary additional Japanese-language training

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000422.000024407.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471019-en.html
- anchor: #n1532689
- Companies mentioned: ストックマーク株式会社、NVIDIA

Facts:
- Generated approximately 120,000 diverse, high-quality synthetic data items

## STARTUP DB releases its proprietary research report, “Domestic Startup Investment Trends: First Half of 2026”

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000464.000032589.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471018-en.html
- anchor: #n1532688
- Companies mentioned: フォースタートアップス株式会社、STARTUP DB、グロービス・キャピタル・パートナーズ、インキュベイトファンド、Crunchbase

Facts:
- Fundraising in the first half of 2026 totaled a preliminary ¥503.3 billion
- The preliminary number of companies raising funds was 1,061
- 26年上半期のエクイティファイナンスは速報値で4,433億円
- The preliminary number of companies raising funds was 1,028
- Fundraising in the “Other” category totaled a preliminary ¥60 billion
- The number of companies raising funds was 98
- Among R&D-focused startups, fundraising in the first half of 2026 totaled a preliminary ¥175.3 billion
- The number of companies raising funds was 269
- There were 18 IPOs
- There were 128 acquisitions
- Valid responses

## [LINEマンガ] Japanese-dubbed cast announced for the animated film adaptation of the original webtoon “The Letter of Enishi”! Main visual and official trailer also unveiled

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000508.000063705.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471017-en.html
- anchor: #n1532687
- Companies mentioned: LINE Digital Frontier株式会社、LINEマンガ、STUDIO LICO、STUDIO N、コミックス・ウェーブ・フィルム、KeyHolder Pictures、CWF CINEMAS、LOTTE ENTERTAINMENT

Facts:
- Approximately 163.2 million monthly users worldwide
- 2025 | South Korea | 97 min | Vista | Color | 5.1ch

## [Exclusive to ABCマート] New arrivals featuring adidas Originals iconic classics “SAMBA” and “TAEKWONDO” lace-up styles. ゆうちゃみ shows off a new “grown-up feminine × sporty” look

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000886.000074055.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471016-en.html
- anchor: #n1532686
- Companies mentioned: ABCマート、adidas Originals、ゆうちゃみ、亘つぐみ

Facts:
- On sale nationwide at ABCマート and its official online store starting Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Application period: July 16, 2026 (Thursday)–August 10, 2026 (Monday)
- Price: ¥11,000 (tax included)
- Price: 15,400 yen (tax included)
- Price: 9,350 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥12,100 (tax included)

## [家族亭] 家族亭 Sanchika store to reopen after renovations on Friday, July 17

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000968.000122416.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471015-en.html
- anchor: #n1532685
- Companies mentioned: 家族亭、SRSホールディングス株式会社、SRSグループ

Facts:
- 1,380 yen (tax included)
- Seating capacity: 63

## [BS Nippon TV] Enjoy “bamboo water,” the water of the gods! & Explore a market in search of local Oita sake and seafood! Airing Thursday, July 16, at 10 p.m.

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000993.000125910.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471008-en.html
- anchor: #n1532684
- Companies mentioned: BS日テレ、株式会社ＢＳ日本、なおみ農園

Facts:
- Bamboo grows so quickly that it can grow more than 1 m in 1 day
- Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 10 p.m.

## This summer’s viral snacks are gathering at PLAZA stores nationwide! From freeze-dried candy making waves on ASMR to hugely popular snacks from overseas, this summer’s must-try treats are lined up!

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001071.000003436.html
- anchor: #n1532683
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スタイリングライフ・ホールディングス プラザスタイル カンパニー、ICEE、RED ROCK DELI

Facts:
- HITSCHIES Freeze-Dried Sour Crunch ¥864
- Brizzle UFOs ¥540
- STRIKING Popping Candy, 2 varieties, ¥199 each
- ICEE series, 5 items, ¥442–¥529 each
- RED ROCK DELI potato chips, 3 varieties, ¥498 each

## Limited-time offer from FANCL SKIN PATCH, a popular service with more than 50,000 cumulative users! Receive a limited-quantity FANCL × Mrs. GREEN APPLE original sticker, available only through the experience

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001574.000017666.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471006-en.html
- anchor: #n1532682
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファンケル、Mrs. GREEN APPLE

Facts:
- More than 50,000 cumulative users
- Box-office revenue: 1.89 billion yen
- Surpassed 1 million copies
- More than 16 billion times

## [フジテレビ] New season confirmed! 長谷川京子 and 柏木悠（超特急） join the cast! All 5 episodes of “Pension: Love Is Pink season 4” will be released at once on FOD starting Friday, July 31, at 20:00!

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002142.000000084.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471003-en.html
- anchor: #n1532681
- Companies mentioned: フジテレビ、FOD、超特急

Facts:
- Starting Friday, July 31, at 20:00

## Yurika Nakamura and Reo Sano co-star in “My Husband Asked Me to Have an Affair”; Episode 2 airs tonight! Toshiyuki Someya appears as himself! The first person her husband recommends as an affair partner is… her ex! Hanae goes to a hotel with her ex, Arisawa (Arata Horii), for the first time in 10 years…

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002733.000020945.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471005-en.html
- anchor: #n1532680
- Companies mentioned: テレビ大阪、テレビ愛知、テレビ東京、FOD、TVer、シーモアコミックス、ポニーキャニオン、Starry Records、The icon

Facts:
- 10 episodes, 30 minutes each

## Making its Japan debut from Bordeaux, France. The quality of a classic French grand maison, brought to your table. General reservations for handmade cutlery “ラトリエ・ロジー” begin Sunday, July 19, at 12:00.

- Published: 2026-07-16T07:59:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000110109.html
- anchor: #n1532355
- Companies mentioned: L’Atelier Rosie、ラトリエ・ロジー、Komitan Planning合同会社、小宮 雄樹、アルカション湾、アラン・デュカス、ゴードン・ラムゼイ、クララ・ラリュー

Facts:
- From the end of October 2026
- Special Japan debut commemorative price: ¥23,100 (tax included)
- Special Japan debut commemorative price: ¥22,000 (tax included)
- Special Japan debut commemorative price: ¥15,400 (tax included)

## 稲毛海浜公園内の海辺のカフェ 1周年限定「サンデー」を2026年7月18日（土）～20日（月・祝）で販売

- Published: 2026-07-16T07:43:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000122803.html
- anchor: #n1532021
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ディアーズ・ブレイン、株式会社ディアーズ・ブレインホールディングス、ザ・サーフ オーシャンテラス カフェ＆デリ、THE SURF BEACHSIDE TERRACE、FORTUNE IN THE TERRACE、ヒルズスィーツ宇都宮ブリーズテラス、ブランレヴュー宇都宮アクアテラス、モアフィール宇都宮プライベートガーデン、エヴァウイン小山プレミアムスィーツ、ザ・リーヴス プレミアムテラス、フェアブルーム水戸アメイジングステージ、ディアステージつくばフォレストテラス、麗風つくば シーズンズテラス、THE MEETS MARINA TERRACE、KOTOWA 鎌倉 鶴ヶ岡会館、KOTOWA 京都 八坂、KOTOWA 京都 中村楼、The 33 Sense of Wedding、KOTOWA 奈良公園 Premium View、ザ・リバーサイドテラス広島ツリーズスクエア、カノビアーノ福岡、ブリーズレイ・プライベートテラス、アクアデヴュー佐賀スィートテラス、翠楓シーズンズテラス、グレイスヒル・オーシャンテラス、ザ・ピーク プレミアムテラス、THE BAYSUITE SAKURAJIMA TERRACE、THE SURF SEASIDE SCENE MIYAKOJIMA、株式会社プラネットワーク、株式会社ワンダーステージ、株式会社ディアーズ・ブレイン沖縄、Dears BRAIN HAWAII Inc.、DEARS BRAIN VIET NAM JOINT STOCK COMPANY、DEARS BRAIN DANANG CO., LTD.、DEARS BRAIN HAI PHONG COMPANY LIMITED、株式会社キャリッジリターン、株式会社キャリッジブレイン琉球、株式会社アールディ・フィールズ沖縄、Dears CAPITAL有限責任事業組合

Facts:
- [Sale date] Saturday, July 18, 2026
- [Sales

## 63% off the regular price! “.osaka,” the domain for Osaka, launches Naniwa Day promotion

- Published: 2026-07-16T07:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000602.000006942.html
- anchor: #n1531676
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インターリンク、ゴンベエドメイン

Facts:
- ¥1,980 (tax included, 1 year)
- Regular registration fee: ¥5,280 (tax included, 1 year)
- 63% off

## 天草市 regional revitalization volunteers to attend a special screening of the film “Rental Family” with director HIKARI! A talk event for students will be held in Ushibuka, 天草市, on Saturday, July 18!

- Published: 2026-07-16T07:25:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000142608.html
- anchor: #n1531677
- Companies mentioned: 天草市地域振興部地域政策課、天草フィルムコミッション、HIKARI

Facts:
- Date and time: Saturday, July 18, from 15:30

## Expected attendance of 45,000! 朝日新聞社 will jointly present “2126,” a special exhibit themed around the future 100 years from now, at “ASIA DIVE EXPO JAPAN 2026.” Crowdfunding starts July 19.

- Published: 2026-07-16T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000167388.html
- anchor: #n1531344
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人MORE企画、朝日新聞社、WEBメディア「サステラ」、国府田 利光、美しく豊かな静岡の海を未来につなぐ会、一般財団法人マリンオープンイノベーション機構

Facts:
- Expected attendance of 45,000
- Advance tickets: 1,000 yen
- Tickets on the day: 1,300 yen

## [50% OFF at 楽天市場] 12.2-inch large-screen Android 16 tablet “POCKAM P12PLUS” for ¥27,900 through July 31

- Published: 2026-07-16T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000182214.html
- anchor: #n1531343
- Companies mentioned: POCKAM、楽天市場、fujisyouji1

Facts:
- ¥27,900 (tax included)
- Regular price: ¥55,800 (tax included)
- 50% OFF
- 12.2 inches
- Large-capacity 12000mAh battery
- Up to 48GB RAM
- 256GB storage

## This issue of 女性セブン features an exclusive photo shoot with popular 9-member group “BUDDiiS” and a random postcard insert

- Published: 2026-07-16T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003780.000013640.html
- anchor: #n1531342
- Companies mentioned: BUDDiiS、小学館、女性セブン

Facts:
- Popular 9-member group
- 5 gravure pages
- 4 types in total
- Special price: ¥580
- Release date: July 16, 2026

## Machine Pilates studio “Celestia（セレスティア）” to open its 15th location nationwide, the Matsudo studio, on July 1!

- Published: 2026-07-16T06:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000152893.html
- anchor: #n1530997
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クリア、Celestia（セレスティア）、Chicken Golf（チキンゴルフ）

Facts:
- 15th location nationwide
- 6-minute walk
- October 2013

## Talking about nature is not the “end point” of our efforts, but the “starting point.” Announcing the Nature Positive Communication Promotion Statement. Accepting endorsements starting today.

- Published: 2026-07-16T06:22:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000151027.html
- anchor: #n1530422
- Companies mentioned: 生物多様性メディア機構ROOTs、国際自然保護連合（IUCN）日本委員会、テレビ東京、電通、CLASS EARTH、明石スクールユニフォームカンパニー、SHINME

Facts:
- Global Nature Positive Summit 2026
- Established: July 2025

## 鹿児島空港と今村茶園が共同し「ボーディングパス型有機煎茶ティーバッグ」を制作

- Published: 2026-07-16T06:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000138168.html
- anchor: #n1529850
- Companies mentioned: 鹿児島空港、鹿児島空港ビルディング株式会社、今村茶園、今村茶園合同会社

Facts:
- その総面積は約200,300㎡(東京ドーム約4個分)
- The 2025 harvest also reached 30,000 tons, marking Japan’s highest output for 2 consecutive years.
- Japan’s green tea exports reached approximately 8,800 tons in 2024, growing to 2.5 times the level of 10 years earlier.
- 300 items were distributed to airline representatives from various countries at the venue.
- Price: 324 yen, tax included

## Launching “Web Promotion Enhancement Option (M365 Version)” at the end of July 2026 to promote university research seeds and social contribution information through purpose-specific PR websites

- Published: 2026-07-16T06:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000155089.html
- anchor: #n1529849
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メディアフュージョン、Microsoft、researchmap、freee、kintone、Power BI

Facts:
- Available starting at the end of July 2026

## TikTok live commerce channel “Tsubame Channel” ranks No. 1 in the TikTok Star Rankings for 8 consecutive months

- Published: 2026-07-16T06:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000090341.html
- anchor: #n1529848
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Sホールディングス、TikTok、TikTok Shop、ABITOKYO、S-LIVE JAPAN

Facts:
- Ranked No. 1 for 8 consecutive months
- Recorded sales of more than 40 million yen in 2 days
- Achieved sales of 100 million yen or more

## A comprehensive guide to all C++ features, with examples, compatible with Visual Studio2026: “Visual C++ ＆ Visual Studio2026 Perfect Master [Fully Compatible with .NET]” to be published on July 27!

- Published: 2026-07-16T06:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000178.000169048.html
- anchor: #n1529847
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社秀和システム新社、Visual C++、Visual Studio2026、Amazon、楽天ブックス

Facts:
- List price: 4,400 yen (tax included)
- July 27, 2026

## Accelerating vacant-home measures through public-private partnerships — 全国空き家対策コンソーシアム to hold a conference for local governments and businesses starting August 3

- Published: 2026-07-15T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000168782.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471074-en.html
- anchor: #n1532891
- Companies mentioned: 全国空き家対策コンソーシアム、株式会社クラッソーネ、アットホーム株式会社、株式会社ブロードエンタープライズ、SocioFuture株式会社、タウンライフ株式会社、一般社団法人全国空き家アドバイザー協議会、株式会社LIFULL、株式会社ネクスウィル、株式会社リリーフ、株式会社AlbaLink、株式会社Sweets Investment

Facts:
- On-the-ground insight gained through collaboration with more than 200 local governments nationwide
- 2024 (held online): 271 people participated and watched over 2 days
- Approximately 30 local government officials
- Approximately 15 people from private companies
- Approximately 40 representatives of consortium member companies
- 7 media representatives

## FRONTEO Group’s アルネッツ to make its first appearance at ITトレンドEXPO 2026 Summer, a major online exhibition, with its cloud-based LMS “Velmor LMS”

- Published: 2026-07-15T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000153832.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471073-en.html
- anchor: #n1532890
- Companies mentioned: FRONTEO、株式会社アルネッツ、ITトレンド、株式会社Innovation & Co.、チームみらい党、食べチョク、株式会社ビビッドガーデン、アクセンチュア株式会社、Microsoft

Facts:
- More than 1,000 development projects
- Cumulative registrations surpass 210,000
- Maximum number of exhibiting products: 709
- Maximum number of sessions: 123
- Founded in 1998

## “Support for Extremely Hot Days” and “August 1 Pi Day” return this year!

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000019016.html
- anchor: #n1532446
- Companies mentioned: マミーズ・アン・スリール、有限会社マミーズ

Facts:
- On days when the morning weather forecast predicts a high temperature of 35°C or above
- Available for 1,200 yen (tax included), approximately half the regular price of 2,390 yen (tax included)

## “The Z-Generation Hiring Revolution!” ranks No. 1 and No. 2 on the weekly business book charts at 2 Nagoya bookstores; book chronicles 17 years of youth recruitment by a transport company whose employees have an average age of 29

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000145571.html
- anchor: #n1532445
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カワキタエクスプレス、中央経済社、三省堂書店、丸善、東京商工リサーチ、一般社団法人 三重県トラック協会

Facts:
- Ranks No. 1 on the weekly “Business Books” chart at 三省堂書店 Nagoya Main Store (6/28–7/4)
- Employees have an average age of 29
- The company has continued hiring recent high school graduates and people with no industry experience for 17 years
- 108 bankruptcies in the “road freight transport industry”
- 23 “labor shortage” bankruptcies
- 20 people have applied since last year
- 15 people joined the company
- Approximately 20 children are expected to participate on the day
- Price, tax included: 2,420 yen
- 156 pages

## Fractional real estate investment platform “不動産クラファンPRO” officially opens on July 15

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000039606.html
- anchor: #n1532224
- Companies mentioned: みなとアセットマネジメント株式会社、不動産クラファンPRO

Facts:
- Approximately 20 years of experience
- Wednesday, July 15, 2026

## Mynavi BMX League launches

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000131277.html
- anchor: #n1531545
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人 全日本フリースタイルBMX連盟、株式会社マイナビ、ソニー株式会社、株式会社SPOTV JAPAN

Facts:
- Event dates: September 11, 2026 (Fri.)–September 13, 2026 (Sun.), 9:00–19:00 (planned)
- Event dates: October 23, 2026 (Fri.)–October 25, 2026 (Sun.), 9:00–19:00 (planned)

## Student AI pitch contest “VORN Challenge 2026” to be held, challenging students to solve future social issues through creativity and AI.

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000101582.html
- anchor: #n1531544
- Companies mentioned: VORN Challenge協議会、株式会社デジタルフォルン、株式会社パワーソリューションズ、伊藤忠商事株式会社、株式会社MIXI、株式会社ima

Facts:
- Grand prize: 1 million yen
- November 24, 2026 (Tuesday), 13:30–19:30
- Entry period: July 15, 2026 (Wednesday)–September 11, 2026 (Friday)

## A new roguelike fantasy RPG woven from five elements — demo version of “Hope of Elements: The Witch and the Dragon’s Journey” now available!

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000163304.html
- anchor: #n1531543
- Companies mentioned: Embers Studio、HARRISONWORLD CO.,LTD

Facts:
- More than 200 types of treasure

## Luxury platform “MOLTS” to launch its first special auction in collaboration with Yahoo!オークション on July 15

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000145432.html
- anchor: #n1531542
- Companies mentioned: LINE NEXT Inc.、LINEヤフー株式会社、株式会社OKURA、ロレックス（ROLEX）、エルメス（HERMES）、Yahoo!オークション

Facts:
- Starting at 1 yen
- 8 products in total

## Invests in Starlight Engine株式会社, which is working to realize fusion energy

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000135365.html
- anchor: #n1531541
- Companies mentioned: Starlight Engine株式会社、三菱地所株式会社、BRICKS FUND TOKYO、株式会社プライムパートナーズ、京都フュージョニアリング

Facts:
- Aiming to demonstrate fusion power generation in the 2030s
- The fusion energy industry involves more than 100 companies

## 【にじさんじ × まねきねこ Sweet Scoop Sundae】7月15日13：00より開催！“アイスクリームパーラー”をテーマにした新規撮り下ろしビジュアルが登場

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000178734.html
- anchor: #n1531540
- Companies mentioned: にじさんじ、カラオケまねきねこ、株式会社コシダカ、株式会社コシダカホールディングス

Facts:
- 813 stores in 5 countries worldwide, including Japan
- Revenue: 69.387 billion yen

## Survey on Mimi Beauty users’ experiences with facial beauty devices

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000149034.html
- anchor: #n1531539
- Companies mentioned: Mimi Beauty、Panasonic、YA-MAN、ReFa、medicube

Facts:
- 68.0% own a facial beauty device
- 75.3% are open to purchasing one or buying an additional device
- “EMS facial beauty devices”: 76.1%
- 82.1% report experiencing effects
- More than half (52.0%) have tried cosmetic medical treatments
- “Panasonic”: 72.4%
- “YA-MAN”: 66.2%
- “ReFa” (52.0%)
- “medicube” (49.4%)

## 「TVアニメ『BLEACH千年血戦篇-禍進譚-』特別展示」と連動したワークショップ・グリーティングの開催が決定！グリーティングは7月15日（水）13:00より応募開始

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000017625.html
- anchor: #n1531538
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本動画協会、集英社、テレビ東京、ｄｅｎｔｓｕ、ぴえろ

Facts:
- A total of 305,359 people from Japan and overseas have visited as of July 5, 2026
- シリーズ累計発行部数は1億 3000万部を超える
- More than 360 episodes of the TV anime have been produced to date
- There have also been 4 feature-length theatrical anime films
- The final cour, “BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity,” will begin airing on July 25, 2026

## For people who had no choice but to leave their jobs to raise children, 泉佐野市 supports the development of skills for working from home

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000113374.html
- anchor: #n1531537
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社K-FIRST、BizMow株式会社、泉佐野市

Facts:
- In Phase 1, 7 of the 8 participants secured work related to working from home.
- The program consists of 15 sessions
- Capacity: 8 people (selected through screening)

## 【22 companies’ official characters appear together!】The great adventure of corporate characters! Collaboration video “Konbi-chan’s Hydrangea Picnic” bringing color to the rainy season released

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000001631.html
- anchor: #n1531536
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コンビーズ、Combeez Inc.

Facts:
- A collaboration video featuring the official corporate characters of 22 companies

## 10,000 taiyaki to be provided free of charge to support children’s meals during summer vacation — たい焼きさわ田 and こどもごちめし join forces

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000124773.html
- anchor: #n1531535
- Companies mentioned: たい焼きさわ田、カタチクリエイト株式会社、NPO法人Kids Future Passport、こどもごちめし、Gigi株式会社

Facts:
- 10,000 taiyaki
- 1人1匹、350円まで
- 64.3% among households needing support
- 79.4% overall
- 54,000 meals
- 300,000 meals

## APT to hold online seminar on how to get internal approval and proposals through on August 7

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000058277.html
- anchor: #n1531430
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社APT、Bizibl

Facts:
- Livestream: August 7, 2026 (Friday), 14:00–14:30
- Archived stream: August 18, 2026 (Tuesday), 15:00–15:30
- Capacity: 40 people

## ブルーモ証券 CEO 中村仁’s book, “Investment Strategies After the AI Bubble: In Search of True Diversification,” goes on sale today at bookstores nationwide

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000117358.html
- anchor: #n1531429
- Companies mentioned: ブルーモ証券、ダイヤモンド社、Amazon、マッキンゼー、日本証券業協会、一般社団法人資産運用業協会

Facts:
- List price: 1,800 yen plus tax
- Raised a total of ¥2.85 billion from megabank-affiliated and independent venture capital firms

## 株式会社Stack supports the development of a mobile app for streetwear brand GDC, accelerating the expansion of lottery sales and its fan community

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000059836.html
- anchor: #n1531428
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Stack、株式会社yutori、GDC、Shopify、株式会社A.Z.R、株式会社heart relation、ZOZOグループ、9090、HTH、PAMM、common gull products、F-LAGSTUF-F、Her lip to、YZ STORE

Facts:
- The cumulative number of Instagram followers exceeds 3.05 million (as of April 2026)
- The brand also operates 60 physical stores nationwide (as of April 2026)
- It is now used by more than 300 brands, primarily major apparel companies

## Escalators to come standard with 3 of the latest safety and security features

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000046269.html
- anchor: #n1531426
- Companies mentioned: フジテック株式会社

Facts:
- 30 meters per minute
- 20 meters per minute
- July 15, 2026

## 魚に合う「銚子エール」、すし銚子丸全92店舗で販売開始

- Published: 2026-07-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000045971.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3471071-en.html
- anchor: #n1532770
- Companies mentioned: チョウシ・チアーズ株式会社、銚子ビール、株式会社銚子丸、すし銚子丸、すし銚子丸 雅、江戸前すし百萬石

Facts:
- すし銚子丸全92店舗
- Alcohol content: 5%
- 330 ml bottle
- Limited to the first 100 per store
- Capital: 100 million yen

## U.S.-based official writes in media: China's National Unity Law is not binding on Taiwan

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:43:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607160018.aspx
- anchor: #n1533469

The head of Taiwan's representative office in Boston, 廖朝宏, wrote in U.S. media, stressing that China's National Unity Law does not apply to Taiwan, reaffirming Taiwan's sovereignty and independence, and underscoring deeper cooperation with U.S. democratic partners.

## Good Morning World》Youth Housing Loan 3.0 proposed to limit applicants to those under 50 with annual incomes below 2 million

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:37:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607165001.aspx
- anchor: #n1533352
- Companies mentioned: 不動產建築開發公會、房仲業者、瓦城、點點心

Taiwan's government plans to introduce the Youth Housing Loan 3.0 mortgage program, limiting applications to people under 50 with annual incomes below 2 million and setting a cap on total home prices. The move aims to target subsidies to first-time buyers, but has sparked debate over income eligibility criteria.

## Taiwan makes major leap in U.S. think tank's Global Freedom and Prosperity Index

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607160017.aspx
- anchor: #n1533238
- Companies mentioned: アトランティック・カウンシル

米国シンクタンク「アトランティック・カウンシル」が発表した2026年版自由と繁栄指数で、台湾が自由指数21位、繁栄指数19位と大幅に順位を上げた。特に繁栄指数は前年比9位上昇し、アジア地域での存在感が強調された。

## Spain's tactical teamwork sends it back to World Cup final; king shares joy on Instagram

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607160016.aspx
- anchor: #n1533239
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal to reach the final for the first time in 16 years. The royal family shared their joy on social media, and the nation erupted in celebration. The coach stressed that “the team is the strongest.”

## Former U.S. ambassador cites Taiwan and chip exports as examples, voices concern over weakness in Trump's China policy

- Published: 2026-07-16T08:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607160015.aspx
- anchor: #n1532893
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、Nvidia

Facts:
- Arms sales to Taiwan worth $11 billion
- An US$14 billion arms sale

## 阿根廷 reaches World Cup final; 梅西's superb assist and 馬蒂內茲's headed winner complete comeback against 英格蘭

- Published: 2026-07-16T07:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607160014.aspx
- anchor: #n1531777
- Companies mentioned: 阿根廷、英格蘭、西班牙、法新社、梅西、馬蒂內茲、高登、費南德茲、馬拉度納、安德森、卡富、巴西、中央社、亞特蘭大、賓士體育館、紐澤西州大都會人壽體育場、邁阿密

Facts:
- A crowd of 68,239 fans attended the match
- 巴西 won back-to-back World Cup titles in 1962
- 39-year-old 梅西

## Keelung City Councilor 曾紀嚴 suspected of engineering irregularities; prosecutors seek detention

- Published: 2026-07-16T06:44:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607160013.aspx
- anchor: #n1530868
- Companies mentioned: 基隆市政府、國民黨

Facts:
- A total of 31 locations
- A total of 17 defendants
- 7 witnesses
- Each released on bail of 200,000
- Each released on bail of 500,000
- Released on NT$100,000 bail

## 阿根廷 edges 英格蘭 2-1 to reach World Cup final, where it will face 西班牙 for the title

- Published: 2026-07-16T06:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607160012.aspx
- anchor: #n1530178
- Companies mentioned: 阿根廷、英格蘭、西班牙

Facts:
- 阿根廷今天在世界盃4強賽以2比1逆轉擊敗英格蘭
- Will face 西班牙 for the title on July 19 local time (20 in Taiwan)

## [長虹] announces plans to sign a construction contract with its subsidiary 宏林營造廠(股) for a new residential building in the Jianlin Section of Linkou District, New Taipei City.

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:35:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=5534&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=123553&spoke_date=20260715
- anchor: #n1530301
- Companies mentioned: 宏林營造廠股份有限公司

長虹 announced plans to sign a construction contract with its 100%-owned subsidiary 宏林營造廠 for a new residential development in Linkou District, New Taipei City, worth approximately NT$630 million. The move reflects its strategic direction of vertically integrating construction resources and improving real estate development efficiency.

## [富邦金] Fubon Financial Holding, on behalf of its subsidiary 富邦人壽, announces that the Financial Supervisory Commission has imposed a fine of NT$2.4 million

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:32:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2881&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=123246&spoke_date=20260715
- anchor: #n1530300
- Companies mentioned: 富邦人壽

富邦人壽, a subsidiary of Fubon Financial Holding, was fined 2.4 million Taiwan dollars by the Financial Supervisory Commission for violating the Insurance Act. Problems with its internal control system are believed to have been involved, and measures to prevent recurrence are being implemented.

## [力積電] Clarification of media reports concerning the company.

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:12:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=6770&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=121219&spoke_date=20260715
- anchor: #n1530299
- Companies mentioned: 工商時報

力積電澄清媒體關於其明年毛利率將突破4成的報導，強調未做出具體預測，僅提供自身營運趨勢觀察，並對產業整體預估不予置評。

## 【上緯投控】公告本公司名稱由「上緯國際投資控股股份有限公司」更名為「上緯國際控股股份有限公司」，公告期間：115年6月11日至115年9月10日。

- Published: 2026-07-15T08:00:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3708&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=70003&spoke_date=20260701
- anchor: #n1530298
- Companies mentioned: 上緯国際控股株式会社

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## 【三晃】Announcement that the company's name will change from “三晃股份有限公司” to “國慶科技股份有限公司”; announcement period: July 1, 115, to Sept. 30, 115.

- Published: 2026-07-15T08:00:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=1721&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=165153&spoke_date=20260702
- anchor: #n1530297

三晃股份有限公司 announced that it will change its name to 国慶科技股份有限公司, effective June 29, 2026. The move may reflect a shift in brand strategy, while the stock code and English name will remain unchanged.