# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-17 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 105 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 48 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Room refresh and thorough deodorization for pet-friendly hotels; bookings open for September work | 株式会社HONU, hotel deodorization specialists

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000059713.html
- anchor: #n1563763
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HONU、パナソニック株式会社

Facts:
- 75.8% of guests staying with pets have experienced lingering odors from a previous dog
- 98.6% say odor control is an important factor when deciding whether to stay at a pet-friendly hotel again
- Indicative project scale: 800㎡/33 rooms
- As little as 5 days (includes mattress cleaning; air conditioner disassembly and cleaning are charged separately)

## 日本アタウェイ wins “Best Cloud Applications Integration Partner of the Year” at the “Oracle Japan Award 2026”

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:35:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000149014.html
- anchor: #n1563764
- Companies mentioned: 日本オラクル株式会社、日本アタウェイ株式会社、Prosci Inc.

日本アタウェイ received 日本オラクル’s “Oracle Japan Award 2026.” Its track record in implementing Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications and its change management were recognized.

Facts:
- 日本アタウェイ won “Best Cloud Applications Integration Partner of the Year” at the “Oracle Japan Award 2026.”
- The award period ran from June 2025 to May 2026.
- 日本アタウェイ is the only officially Prosci-certified partner in Japan.
- 日本アタウェイの代表取締役社長はエングィエン・クァング氏である。

## [Held in July] Post-tour report on the Malaysia financial training tour! Tour conducted to share wealth succession methods with affluent individuals

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000171516.html
- anchor: #n1563769
- Companies mentioned: United BM Wealth Limited、ドミニオン社、サンライフ・ファイナンシャル社、FWDプライベート、Bill Morrisons、トヨタ自動車

Facts:
- Participants: 45 affiliated advisors
- Regardless of the amount invested, fees decrease the longer you make regular investments (1.15–2.65%).
- The company operates in 28 countries worldwide
- Targeting affluent individuals (generally those with at least 1億円 in surplus funds)

## Testing of red yeast rice “blue mold”: 大阪市 says, “We have no information on the detailed process leading up to the notification of the test results.” The same document states, “We understand that the tests were conducted using scientifically valid methods.” Response dated July 15

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000182444.html
- anchor: #n1563768
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社薫製倶楽部、厚生労働省、大阪市、小林製薬、地方独立行政法人大阪健康安全基盤研究所

Facts:
- The notification of the test results was sent to the city by 地方独立行政法人大阪健康安全基盤研究所 on October 2, 2024.
- Do you acknowledge that the comparison with a reference strain (completion of the identification test) took place on October 2, 2024? If so, was the May 28, 2024 announcement based on identification conducted before the test was complete?
- “3rd meeting of the 大阪市 Food Poisoning Response Headquarters on Foods Containing Red Yeast Rice from 小林製薬,” held on May 29, 2024

## AI customer support system “ヘルプドッグ” launches customer support learning resource “サポートの教科書”

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000096.000038439.html
- anchor: #n1563767
- Companies mentioned: noco株式会社、ヘルプドッグ、サポートの教科書、株式会社クボタ、スリーエム ジャパン株式会社、住友スリーエム株式会社、株式会社ディー・エヌ・エー

Facts:
- 月額39,800円（税別・1時間あたり約55円）
- Capital: 76.06 million yen (including capital reserve)

## New lactic acid bacteria metabolic pathway that produces the health-functional metabolite HMPA elucidated

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000070472.html
- anchor: #n1563766
- Companies mentioned: 丸善製薬株式会社、岡山理科大学

Facts:
- Reduction of ferulic acid as an electron acceptor under anaerobic conditions by the heterofermentative lactic acid bacterium Weissella cibaria. Applied and Environmental Microbiology (2026).

## Nagano Prefecture’s 飯綱町 to launch community support staff activities to promote the effective use of vacant homes

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000279.000076519.html
- anchor: #n1563765
- Companies mentioned: 飯綱町、大東建託株式会社

Facts:
- The town plans to appoint 8 community support staff members
- 長野県上水内郡飯綱町大字牟礼2795-1
- About 2 hours by train from Tokyo
- About 3 hours by car, too
- Selected as 9th nationwide

## Mothers are about 30 times more likely than fathers to leave their jobs—free seminar for companies on July 24 to prevent resignations due to children’s school refusal

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000121890.html
- anchor: #n1563430
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人キーデザイン、NHK宇都宮放送、PR TIMES、ABEMAニュース、ベネッセ

Facts:
- 22.76% of mothers actually left their jobs after their children refused or hesitated to attend school
- The job separation rate for fathers was just 0.74%
- 1,234 responses from 46 prefectures nationwide
- 95.4% said balancing work and family was “difficult”
- 84.1% had “thought about quitting their job”
- Household income declined for 50.3%
- Household expenses increased for 79.7%
- The free LINE consultation service for parents, "お母さんのほけんしつ," has provided consultation support to more than 2,000 parents

## Additive-free tequila “DOS LOCOS,” pressed by hand with a wooden mallet, launches officially | First appearance and tasting booth at “Tequila Day 2026” on Monday, July 20 (national holiday)

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000169267.html
- anchor: #n1563098
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社一体感、DOS LOCOS、Tequila Selecto de Amatitán、NOM 1459

Facts:
- DOS LOCOS Blanco | 6,980 yen (tax included)
- DOS LOCOS Cristalino | 7480 yen (tax included)
- Volume: 700 ml
- Alcohol content: 40%
- Alcohol content: 35%

## Kisuke Karaoke Contest heads to its final showdown on December 6, 2026 [Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture]

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:05:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000387.000110610.html
- anchor: #n1563099
- Companies mentioned: キスケ株式会社、松山三越

Facts:
- Cumulative participation has topped 1,000.
- Limited to 30 groups.

## Takuma Oue, managing director of 株式会社エクサウィザーズ and representative director of 株式会社Exa Enterprise AI, to speak at Offers’ “AI × Recruitment Conference 2026 summer”

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:01:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000315.000053307.html
- anchor: #n1563100
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エクサウィザーズ、株式会社Exa Enterprise AI、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、トヨタテクニカルディベロップメント株式会社

Facts:
- Supported engineer recruitment for more than 1,000 companies
- Supported the careers of more than 35,000 engineers
- Capital: ¥208.8 million

## Experiential harassment training program “Harassment Zero Cards” reduces tension, anger and confusion before and after training

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000128329.html
- anchor: #n1563124
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本ABAマネジメント協会、明星大学

日本ABAマネジメント協会 released findings from a post-training survey of its experiential program. It found that participants’ negative moods eased and their vigor increased.

Facts:
- A post-training survey found decreases in tension, depression, anger, confusion and fatigue
- The training was jointly developed with 明星大学 psychology professor Koji Takeuchi
- The training tools were revamped in July 2026
- The survey included 24 participants

## That familiar taste from school lunches, now at convenience stores. Apple sherbet made with domestically grown apples to be sold in limited quantities at ファミリーマート stores in Tohoku and Niigata

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000091881.html
- anchor: #n1563123
- Companies mentioned: トーニチ株式会社、ファミリーマート

Facts:
- From July 21, 2026

## Rubicon9 begins business partnership with camelAI to support companies in-house development as an FDE that brings AI into the workplace

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000170845.html
- anchor: #n1563122
- Companies mentioned: Rubicon9、camelAI、CamelQA Inc

Facts:
- The business partnership began in July 2026

## Launch of the “Useful Information for Construction Business Management” distribution project: helping construction business owners avoid saying “I didn’t know.”

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000184681.html
- anchor: #n1563121
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マッチング、弁護士マッチング

Facts:
- Established: February 2025

## [On sale from Friday, July 1] New model specializing in drying joins the popular “GYUTTOシリーズ”: “乾燥式生ゴミ処理機”

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000083264.html
- anchor: #n1563120
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社QUADS、QUADS、GYUTTOシリーズ、乾燥式生ゴミ処理機、QS678

Facts:
- Maximum capacity: 2.5L
- Price: 18,000 yen (excluding tax)
- On sale from: July 1, 2026

## [株式会社ライズ] to hold free AutoCAD seminar for job seekers

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000132498.html
- anchor: #n1563119
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ライズ、オートデスク株式会社

Facts:
- On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture
- Number of participants: 5
- A staffing company established in 1994
- Capital: 16 million yen

## [Open house] My Town After’s Renovation Division relocates to a new store

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000082723.html
- anchor: #n1563118
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マイタウン、東京海上日動火災

Facts:
- Starting July 17, 2026 (Friday)
- 2026年7月31日（金）10時～17時
- 3-minute walk from the south exit of Asaka Station on the Tobu Tojo Line
- Parking for 2 cars available
- Capital: 10 million yen

## [TECH BEAT Shizuoka 2026] AI field report system “Mirai no Genba” to exhibit at グランシップ静岡! Showcasing next-generation DX that uses AI to digitize familiar paper forms as they are

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000144453.html
- anchor: #n1563117
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミライのゲンバ、TECH BEAT Shizuoka 2026、グランシップ静岡

Facts:
- Thursday, July 23–Saturday, July 25, 2026

## Construction begins on next-generation medical mall kokage Ichibachigakuen

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000127467.html
- anchor: #n1563116
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東京アセットソリューション、kokage

Facts:
- Grand opening planned for spring 2027
- Steel-frame structure, 4 stories above ground
- Capital: 200 million yen

## More than 300,000 copies sold in 6 months! #100日英語 posts are pouring in on social media

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000045477.html
- anchor: #n1563115
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンマーク出版、丸善・丸の内本店、文春オンライン、NIKKEIリスキリング

Facts:
- 300,000 copies
- 1日10分
- 1,980 yen
- 240 pages

## Atami’s long-established hot spring inn 古屋旅館 wins the JTB Award for Best Facility Nationwide (inns with fewer than 30 rooms) for the 2nd consecutive year

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000063789.html
- anchor: #n1563114
- Companies mentioned: 古屋旅館、JTB、旅館経営総合研究所

Facts:
- Wins the Best Facility Nationwide award for the 2nd consecutive year
- Best Facility Nationwide (inns with fewer than 30 rooms)
- A hot spring inn said to be Atami’s oldest, founded in 1806

## [Event Report] Japan Management hosts “Management Offsite Meeting in Sapporo”

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000105083.html
- anchor: #n1563113
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本経営、病院マーケティングサミットJAPAN

Facts:
- About 81% said it was “extremely helpful”

## A seminar on investing in a newly built apartment building on land in Fukuoka will be held on July 25. The real-life model for a manga aimed at beginner real estate investors will speak. The manga content “Real Estate Investment with Bank Financing That Continues from 1 Building to 10 Buildings and FIRE” will also be made available to the public.

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000162431.html
- anchor: #n1563112
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セイコー・エステート＆ディベロップメント

Seiko Estate & Development releases a real estate investment manga for beginners. A seminar featuring the manga’s model will also be held on July 25.

Facts:
- 株式会社セイコー・エステート＆ディベロップメント has released the manga “Real Estate Investment with Bank Financing That Continues from 1 Building to 10 Buildings and FIRE,” aimed at beginners in real estate investment.
- A real estate investment seminar will be held at 11 a.m. on July 25, 2026.
- The seminar will be held simultaneously online (ZOOM) and at a venue.
- Representative 髙木政利 will speak at the seminar.

## Bank of Japan policy rate at 1.0%; construction costs also rose in June. As total real estate investment costs swell, a former banker will explain “cash-flow-positive minpaku M&A” in a free webinar available for a limited time starting July 20

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000125953.html
- anchor: #n1563111
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファイナンスアイ

株式会社ファイナンスアイ will stream a webinar explaining “cash-flow-positive minpaku M&A” for real estate investors, addressing rising interest rates and construction costs, for a limited time from July 20 to 26.

Facts:
- At its monetary policy meeting on June 16, 2026, the Bank of Japan decided to guide the uncollateralized overnight call rate to around 1.0%.
- According to the Construction Price Research Institute’s building cost index announced on July 10, 2026, construction costs in Tokyo rose month over month by 0.9% for reinforced-concrete apartment buildings and 1.3% for wooden houses.
- 株式会社ファイナンスアイ will make a free online webinar by former banker Takuro Tanaka available for a limited time from July 20 to July 26, 2026.

## Joins research and development of a domestically developed multimodal foundation model being advanced by ABEJA, Noetra and others

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000223.000010628.html
- anchor: #n1563110
- Companies mentioned: ABEJA、Noetra

Facts:
- Established: Sept. 10, 2012

## Stayway provides its subsidy DX service for local governments, “補助金クラウド for Gov,” to 奈良県

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000342.000028016.html
- anchor: #n1563109
- Companies mentioned: Stayway、奈良県、青森市、秋田県、熊本市、香川県、Deloitte

Facts:
- Launched in May 2026
- The 5th case nationwide
- More than 9,000 subsidy and grant opportunities nationwide

## [Online event on Aug. 5] Report session on the “Survey on Document and Data Management and the Use of Generative AI in Local Governments” — Will knowledge “disappear” with staff transfers, or be “handed down”?

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000363.000132312.html
- anchor: #n1563108
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会、川口弘行合同会社

Facts:
- Online seminar on Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- 10:00–11:00 Online (Zoom)

## Launch of a specialist page for planning and producing original lucky bag merchandise for the food and beverage industry

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000376.000032175.html
- anchor: #n1563107
- Companies mentioned: アイグッズ株式会社、SUSPRO、SUS CYCLE、ROBOTI

Facts:
- Released in July 2026
- Overall rank: 39th
- Ranked No. 1 in Japan among domestic manufacturers
- Ranked for 4 consecutive years
- Established: January 20, 2016
- Capital: 30 million yen

## [Free, with participation bonus] Webinar on practical strategies for attracting visitors from China to be held July 28 | Data Agency of the E-Agency Group

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000424.000036705.html
- anchor: #n1563106
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イー・エージェンシーグループ、株式会社データ・エージェンシー、KENTOSHI株式会社

Facts:
- To be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- 14:00～15:00
- Capital: 3,000,000 yen
- Capital: 95,000,000 yen

## [Survey Report] The effective job openings-to-applicants ratio was 1.17 in May 2026, and the unemployment rate was 2.5%

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000488.000004558.html
- anchor: #n1563105
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ツナググループ・ホールディングス、ツナグ働き方研究所

Facts:
- The effective job-offers-to-applicants ratio is 1.17
- Unemployment rate: 2.5%
- New job openings fell 8.9% year over year

## “ITトレンドEXPO2026 Summer,” one of the largest online exhibitions in the industry: The decision-making criteria for a “winning” manufacturer are here. The new “Manufacturing DX・AI Edition” will be held on Thursday, September 3!

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000703.000014573.html
- anchor: #n1563104
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イノベーション、株式会社Innovation & Co.、NVIDIA、SUBARU、株式会社ブーステック

Facts:
- 2026年9月1日（火）〜 9月4日（金）
- 500-yen Amazon gift card
- More than 100 speaking engagements a year
- 10 patent applications
- More than 8,400 products listed

## Celebrating 10 years of the series with a collaboration with めちゃコミック クリエイターズ! The latest in the “5-Minute Series,” which has sold more than 1.6 million copies: “5 Minutes to a Terrifying Ending: Horror Best Selection” goes on sale

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001291.000012754.html
- anchor: #n1563103
- Companies mentioned: 河出書房新社、エブリスタ、めちゃコミック クリエイターズ、めちゃコミック、BALCOLONY.

Facts:
- More than 1.6 million copies sold cumulatively
- 1,265 yen, including tax
- More than 170,000 works in total

## U-NEXT begins exclusive streaming of the film “BANA_ANA”! The mystery-filled story woven by Goro Inagaki, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and Shingo Katori will be streamed alongside related titles!

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002858.000031998.html
- anchor: #n1563102
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 U-NEXT、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、Filmarks、株式会社U-NEXT HOLDINGS、GEM Partners

Facts:
- Exclusive streaming begins July 18, 2026
- Ranked 3rd in the “Opening-Day Audience Satisfaction Rankings”
- Rental: 1,200 yen (tax included)
- Viewing period: 3 days
- Enjoy more than 480,000 titles including movies, dramas, and anime
- More than 1.33 million manga and books are also available.

## 【阪急うめだ本店】夏休みの自由研究はこれで決まり！遊びとサステナブルな学びが詰まった『HANKYU こどもカレッジ by GREEN AGE』を開催

- Published: 2026-07-17T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003163.000014431.html
- anchor: #n1563101
- Companies mentioned: 阪急うめだ本店、SAVE THE DUCK、patagonia、adidas、Cotopaxi、SOUKI、MAMMABY、WELEDA、GREEN AGE

Facts:
- “SAVE THE DUCK” T-shirt: 11,000 yen
- “patagonia” Baby Baggies Jacket: 10,450 yen
- “adidas” HANDBALLSPEZIALCFELC: 7,150 yen
- “Cotopaxi” Allpa X 1.5L Hip Pack - Del Día: 10,450 yen
- “SOUKI” MONKEY KIT: 2,750 yen
- “WELEDA” Calendula Baby Oil, Fragrance-Free: 3,300 yen
- Participation fee: 2,750 yen

## [Limited time] “Initial D” POP UP to be held at SAXX BAR-affiliated stores in Tokyo and Nagano

- Published: 2026-07-17T07:55:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001402.000040971.html
- anchor: #n1562876
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フェイス、講談社、イトーヨーカドー、イオンモール

Facts:
- The event is scheduled to run through July 2026.
- 366 days from 1/1 to 12/31, with a different combination for every day.
- Size: length 270 mm × width 120 mm × height 88 mm
- Weight: about 658 g
- Product size: Approx. 8.5 cm long (including chain)
- Weight: about 10 g※including packaging (main unit about 8 g)
- Weight: 1.03 kg
- Load capacity: 250 kg

## [Registration closes Friday, July 17! Osaka, July 22] Aiming to build a creative, healthy, long-lived society through an integrated approach that focuses on mechanisms common to fatigue and aging and includes the new “repair capacity” indicator

- Published: 2026-07-17T07:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000161699.html
- anchor: #n1562534
- Companies mentioned: Integrated Health Science株式会社、バイオコミュニティ関西（Biock）、株式会社マイトジェニック、国立研究開発法人医薬基盤・健康・栄養研究所、一般社団法人ウェルネス総合研究所

Facts:
- Wednesday, July 22, 2026, “JAM BASE,” North Building, Grand Green Osaka
- July 22, 2026 (Wednesday), 14:00–16:00
- 2026年7月17日（金）18:00

## Portable bear deterrent device “IKAZUCHI” introduced at popular leisure spot 渓流釣り堀ぼん天 in Inawashiro, Fukushima Prefecture

- Published: 2026-07-17T07:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000176498.html
- anchor: #n1562537
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社防除研究所、渓流釣り堀ぼん天

Facts:
- A popular spot so bustling that even an additional release of more than 500 kg of fish is not enough

## 350,000 visitors to a day-use hot spring: Beppu’s Hyotan Onsen surpasses 350,000 visitors

- Published: 2026-07-17T07:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000172433.html
- anchor: #n1562536
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユーネット、観光ミシュラン・グリーンガイド

Facts:
- Surpasses 350,000 visitors
- For more than 100 years, it has maintained its “源泉十割” policy of not adding water, heating the water, or recirculating it
- A natural hot spring source at approximately 98°C
- Recognition for receiving 3 stars in the 観光ミシュラン・グリーンガイド for 14 consecutive years

## Go! Go! Curry joins the celebration of Anjo Corona World’s 30th anniversary! “Go! Go! Curry Anjo Corona World” opens July 17 (Friday)

- Published: 2026-07-17T07:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000075866.html
- anchor: #n1562535
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゴーゴーカレーグループ

Go! Go! Curry is opening a new location inside Anjo Corona World in Aichi Prefecture. A campaign marking the facility’s 30th anniversary will run for 3 days only.

Facts:
- Go! Go! Curry Anjo Corona World opened on July 17, 2026.
- Anjo Corona World marks its 30th anniversary in 2026.
- In the first campaign, the 5th person each day to finish a Major Curry will receive 30 topping vouchers.
- Go! Go! Curry uses a special curry sauce made through 55 steps, simmered for 5 hours and aged for 55 hours.

## Hiroo Gakuen Osaka Junior and Senior High School to open in central Osaka in April 2028; 金蘭会高等学校・中学校 to change its name and become coeducational

- Published: 2026-07-17T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187324.html
- anchor: #n1562106
- Companies mentioned: 学校法人金蘭会学園、金蘭会高等学校・中学校、広尾学園中学校・高等学校、学校法人順心広尾学園

Facts:
- April 2028
- Over a span of 121 years

## Arch, which boasts 240,000 inspections per month, launches “Work Plan NEO” to transform document preparation at construction sites.

- Published: 2026-07-17T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000097626.html
- anchor: #n1562105
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Arch、大手ゼネコン、スーパーゼネコン

Facts:
- 1現場あたり月平均20時間の業務削減効果
- Number of inspection users surpasses 100,000
- Adopted by 100% of the スーパーゼネコン 5 companies
- Adopted by 88% of the top 50 general contractors by completed construction value
- Capital: ¥100,000,000

## ロサンゼルス・ドジャースと東宝株式会社 2026年9月24日(木)（現地時間）レギュラーシーズンのホーム最終戦で『ゴジラ-0.0』ナイトを開催

- Published: 2026-07-17T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000027367.html
- anchor: #n1562104
- Companies mentioned: 東宝株式会社、ロサンゼルス・ドジャース、サンディエゴ・パドレス、ユニクロ、TOHOスタジオ ROBOT、白組

Facts:
- A special “Godzilla-0.0” bobblehead will be given to the first 40,000 fans
- The film is scheduled to open in Japan on November 3 (Tuesday, national holiday) and in North America on November 6 (Friday).

## Alpaca raises a total of $435 million (more than ¥70 billion)

- Published: 2026-07-17T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000015818.html
- anchor: #n1562103
- Companies mentioned: AlpacaDB Inc.、Peak XV、Elefund、Opera Tech Ventures、Unbound、Payward、BMO、Kraken、AlpacaJapan株式会社、Alpaca Securities LLC、FINRA、SIPC、日本証券業協会、一般社団法人資産運用業協会

Facts:
- $135 million
- More than ¥21.8 billion
- Company valuation reaches $1.15 billion
- Surpasses $1.5 billion
- More than $400 million

## “Protean Career Dock,” recipient of an HR Award for Excellence, gets an update

- Published: 2026-07-17T07:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000363.000056057.html
- anchor: #n1562102
- Companies mentioned: 4designs株式会社

The Protean Career Association has updated its career support program, which received an HR Award for Excellence, and will hold a free information session for businesses in August.

Facts:
- The General Incorporated Association Protean Career Association will hold a free online information session on August 4, 2026.
- Protean Career Dock received the Excellence Award in the Professional Category of the “HR Award 2024.”
- Protean Career Dock has served more than 200 companies and a cumulative total of 300,000 people over 4 years.
- The information session will feature Kazuya Kurihara, CGO of 4designs株式会社 / the General Incorporated Association Protean Career Association.

## “Energy Water Mist,” sold through TikTok live commerce channel “Tsubame Channel,” surpasses cumulative sales of 12,000 units and ¥50 million

- Published: 2026-07-17T06:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000090341.html
- anchor: #n1561102
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Sホールディングス、NEUTRINOS

NEUTRINOS’s “Energy Water Mist” has achieved cumulative sales of ¥50 million on TikTok live commerce channel “Tsubame Channel.” Two-way communication and product demonstrations through livestreams drove purchases.

Facts:
- Energy Water Mist has surpassed cumulative sales of 12,000 units and cumulative revenue of ¥50 million
- Tsubame Channel has ranked No. 1 in the TikTok Shop Star Rankings for 8 consecutive months
- 株式会社Sホールディングス was established on May 14, 2012

## The latest edition for understanding the key points of the 2026 medical fee revision! “Illustrated Business Guide: The Latest on How Medical Expenses Work and the Basics, Clearly Explained [6th Edition]” goes on sale July 28, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-17T06:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000179.000169048.html
- anchor: #n1561101
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社秀和システム新社、医療総研株式会社

Facts:
- List price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
- Page count: 228

## 株式会社ワンコンシスト signs a bronze partner agreement with ガンバ大阪 for the 2026-27 season — supporting community development and a chain of challenges through the power of events

- Published: 2026-07-16T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000129367.html
- anchor: #n1562175
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワンコンシスト、ガンバ大阪、ちゃんとホールディングス

Facts:
- 2026-27 season
- May 2003

## Echizen lacquerware, which supports the food-service industry and holds more than 80% of the national market, sees a move away from division of labor: 漆琳堂, a lacquer workshop with a 230-year history, begins fully integrated in-house production

- Published: 2026-07-16T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000142532.html
- anchor: #n1562174
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社漆琳堂、株式会社中川政七商店、一般社団法人SOE、TOMART:PhotoWorks

Facts:
- Annual shipments are worth approximately ¥5.7 billion
- 354 locations in 1998
- 184 locations in 2024
- Just 2 businesses remain for undercoating artisans
- A record 122 companies
- A total of 55,000 people
- Sales of approximately ¥42 million
- 69 young people found jobs at local companies
- 43 factory shops
- Approximately 20% in fiscal 2017
- Approximately 40% in fiscal 2025

## Grain announces “GRAIN AI Insight Powered by Squadbase,” an AI service to support decision-making in golf course management

- Published: 2026-07-16T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000086065.html
- anchor: #n1562173
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グレイン、株式会社Queue

株式会社グレイン has announced “GRAIN AI Insight,” an AI analysis service for its golf course management system “GRAIN CLOUD.” Using Queue’s “Squadbase,” it supports management decisions through interactive conversations.

Facts:
- 株式会社グレイン has announced “GRAIN AI Insight,” an AI service that supports decision-making in golf course management.
- 株式会社Queue’s AI data agent platform “Squadbase” has been adopted as the foundation for GRAIN AI Insight.
- A pilot version will be available to select golf courses starting July 23, 2026.
- GRAIN AI Insight enables instant data aggregation and visualization in response to questions via chat.

## 業務の自動化、1件15万円から。価格表つき全45メニューのAI自動化代行「AI自動化プロ」提供開始

- Published: 2026-07-16T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000131000.html
- anchor: #n1562172
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Webライタープロ

株式会社Webライタープロ has launched “AI Automation Pro,” an AI business process automation outsourcing service with deliverable-based pricing. It has published prices for all 45 menu options to support AI implementation at small and medium-sized businesses.

Facts:
- 株式会社Webライタープロ has launched its AI business process automation outsourcing service, “AI Automation Pro”
- Fixed prices are listed for all 45 automation menu options

## 7月15日、芥川賞・直木賞の受賞作発表に合わせて、三省堂書店名古屋本店でも「名著読破チャレンジ」キットをサンプリング開始

- Published: 2026-07-16T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000131210.html
- anchor: #n1562171
- Companies mentioned: 三省堂書店、サントリーウエルネス

Facts:
- 100 great books
- 7 days
- 20 million copies

## GOLDEN CHILD’s Lee Jang-jun to hold his Japan solo event, “LAST SUMMER LEE JANGJUN FAN PARTY in Tokyo,” in August 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000184398.html
- anchor: #n1561186
- Companies mentioned: GOLDEN CHILD、NATURE SPACE Japan、株式会社trendMe

Facts:
- Friday, Aug. 21, 2026
- Sunday, August 23, 2026
- 19:30
- Part 1 / 13:30
- Part 2 / 17:30
- 18:30

## Trailer unveiled for “TAXIATER,” Japan’s first taxi film festival. A commemorative screening event featuring a star-studded cast and production team will also be held, with applications opening for 100 members of the public.

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000177657.html
- anchor: #n1561185
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ENGINE、花王株式会社

株式会社ENGINE will hold Japan’s first taxi film festival, “TAXIATER,” starting Aug. 3. A commemorative event will follow on Aug. 5, with 100 attendees to be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.

Facts:
- 株式会社ENGINE will hold Japan’s first taxi film festival, “TAXIATER,” to mark Taxi Day on Aug. 5, 2026.
- For 1 week starting Aug. 3, 2026, 3 short films will be screened in a limited fleet of 100 taxis, mainly in Tokyo’s 23 wards.
- The films will be screened in theaters at 3 venues in Tokyo—Ikebukuro, Shibuya and Shimokitazawa—from Aug. 15 through Aug. 29, 2026.
- The commemorative event is limited to 100 attendees, and admission costs 3,000 yen.
- イベントの応募締切は2026年7月31日(金)19:00である。

## “Bringing the warmth of wood to the office.” A timber manufacturer expresses its vision of the workplace through 7 experiences. WOODY OFFICE TOKYO to exhibit at オルガテック東京2026

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000181768.html
- anchor: #n1561184
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヤマシタ、WOODY OFFICE TOKYO、オルガテック東京2026、MOKULA（モクラ）

Facts:
- More than 30 years of refining wood-processing techniques
- Manufactures and ships around 2,000 residential staircases per month
- A catalog spanning more than 200 pages

## MY (Yuya Miyamoto), formerly of チャンネルがーどまん, joins the streamer division of esports team “NOEZ FOXX”

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000165701.html
- anchor: #n1561183
- Companies mentioned: NOEZ FOXX株式会社、NetEase Games、チャンネルがーどまん、IdentityV 第五人格

Facts:
- 3.15 million subscribers
- 422,000 subscribers
- Finished 2nd in the domestic qualifiers
- Ranked 3rd in the domestic annual standings

## Helping Vietnamese employees become trusted on-site leaders

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000135732.html
- anchor: #n1561182
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人太平洋人材交流センター、PREX、公益社団法人 関西経済連合会

Facts:
- An intensive program condensed into 6 days
- Participation fee: 100,000 yen (tax included)

## ひとり親世帯等の高校３年生の進学を応援する給付型の奨学金を支給します。令和８年度≪よこしん≫ふれあい応援奨学金（100名募集、申込期間：９月１日～10月16日まで）。

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000086305.html
- anchor: #n1561181
- Companies mentioned: 横浜信用金庫、（一財）よこしんふれあい財団、（一財）横浜市ひとり親家庭福祉会、（社福）横浜市社会福祉協議会

Facts:
- Number of participants: 100
- Scholarship amount: 50,000 yen per child

## 大相撲テーマのチューダー ポップアップストアが大阪に上陸。幕内力士4名の初公開ビジュアルにも注目

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000060765.html
- anchor: #n1561180
- Companies mentioned: チューダー、ロレックス、日本相撲協会、モントル チューダー SA

Facts:
- Since its founding in 1926
- From July 22 (Wednesday) through 28 (Tuesday)
- Business hours: 10:00–20:00

## “鳥〇食堂×タニタカフェ” opens for the first time in Osaka’s Sennan area! Opening July 23 (Thursday) at AEON MALL RINKU Sennan

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000152670.html
- anchor: #n1561179
- Companies mentioned: ビッグクリエイト株式会社、タニタカフェ、JACK IN THE DONUTS、鳥さく、鳥〇食堂

Facts:
- Currently operates 15 locations nationwide, including franchise stores, mainly in shopping malls
- Operates 62 restaurants nationwide, including donut specialty shop JACK IN THE DONUTS, chicken specialty shop 鳥さく and the collaboration restaurant 鳥〇食堂×タニタカフェ with タニタカフェ
- タニタカフェ + deli plate: 1,090 yen (before tax)
- タニタカフェ + set meal (fried chicken): 1,040 yen (before tax)
- The ultimate rice bowl (ultimate oyakodon): 890 yen (before tax)

## Live broadcast of the “Shodo Performance Koshien” and highlights of the “Shodo Performance Intercollegiate Championships” on satonoka

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000036727.html
- anchor: #n1561178
- Companies mentioned: 日本デジタル配信株式会社、テレビユー山形、株式会社四国中央テレビ

日本デジタル配信 will air calligraphy performance programs on “satonoka 4K/TV.” The live broadcast from Koshien and highlights of the intercollegiate championships will bring viewers the excitement of the region.

Facts:
- 日本デジタル配信株式会社 produces and broadcasts programs on the regional information channel “satonoka 4K/TV.”
- The 19th Shodo Performance Koshien will be broadcast live from 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2.
- Highlights of the 1st Shodo Performance Intercollegiate Championships will air from 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 18.
- Announcer Mayu Sato, who will host the program, is with テレビユー山形.
- As of June 1, 2026, satonoka 4K/TV was available in 3.72 million households.

## [Fukuoka, Sept. 6] 聖心美容クリニック to hold “Beauty Circle,” a thank-you event for patients, for the first time (general admission slots also available)

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000043191.html
- anchor: #n1561177
- Companies mentioned: 聖心美容クリニック、美容メーカー、美容関連企業、日本形成外科学会、日本皮膚科学会、日本美容外科学会、日本外科学会

Facts:
- 11 clinics nationwide
- Sept. 6, 2026
- 13:30～17:00
- 1,100 yen
- 400 people
- More than 15 companies
- 33rd anniversary of opening
- October 1993

## “Women Leaders Support Fund” opens applications for its 6th round!

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000134.000071273.html
- anchor: #n1561176
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人パブリックリソース財団

The Public Resource Foundation has opened applications for a fund to develop women leaders. It will provide funding and mentorship with the aim of increasing women’s representation in decision-making roles.

Facts:
- Japan ranks 118th out of 148 countries in the gender gap index.
- Since its establishment in 2021, the “Women Leaders Support Fund — A Grain of Wheat” has supported 31 women.
- Applications for the 6th round of funding will be accepted from July 16 through Aug. 31, 2026.
- Around 5 people are expected to receive support.
- 活動奨励金は1人あたり100万円である。

## [Product comparison service マイベスト] Engineers to discuss the realities of AI use on the ground at “Tsukiji Tech Night” on Thursday, July 30

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000134.000068497.html
- anchor: #n1561175
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マイベスト、マイベスト

Facts:
- More than 30 million monthly unique users
- Capacity: 30 people
- July 30, 2026
- Founded: October 2016

## “Judge of the Underworld, Celestial Star Minos” makes a limited-time appearance in “Saint Seiya Galaxy Soldiers”!

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000193.000068357.html
- anchor: #n1561174
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファイブクロス、東映アニメーション

Facts:
- There is a 40% chance of obtaining SSR “Celestial Star Minos” when an SSR is guaranteed!
- SSR “Celestial Star Minos” guaranteed after 40 summons!
- The cumulative worldwide circulation of the comics has exceeded 50 million copies

## Opinion on abolishing regulations that restrict enrollment capacity at university faculties located in Tokyo’s 23 wards

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000202.000033658.html
- anchor: #n1561173
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人新経済連盟

Facts:
- Temporary measure through March 2028

## Notice of changes to the LM membership card

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000219.000030735.html
- anchor: #n1561172
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リカーマウンテン、リカマンアプリ

Facts:
- Operates a chain of liquor specialty stores at 206 locations nationwide
- Transition to the new membership card will begin on Thursday, July 16, 2026

## Notice of change in the operating company of スペシャライズド自由が丘

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000291.000009768.html
- anchor: #n1561171
- Companies mentioned: スペシャライズド自由が丘、六本木エクスプレス合同会社、株式会社SBC、スペシャライズド、スペシャライズド・ジャパン

Facts:
- Friday, July 17, 2026
- About a 15-minute walk
- Approximately 5 minutes on foot
- 10 minutes by car
- 20 minutes by car

## テクノア to speak at an ITCA-hosted seminar on “DX proposals for the manufacturing industry”

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000308.000053131.html
- anchor: #n1561170
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社テクノア、特定非営利活動法人 ITコーディネータ協会

Facts:
- A live seminar to be held on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026
- Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, 14:00–16:10

## [通販の虎] Sales topped 49.03 million yen in 18 days of streaming! Cooling blankets ranked No. 1 in June sales, while MIRAPURE, which makes sour foods taste sweet, drew a huge response

- Published: 2026-07-16T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000142246.html
- anchor: #n1562176
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミラクリングループ、株式会社篠原化学

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Facts:
- MIRAPURE generated 5.02 million yen in sales and sold 1,413 boxes in 3 and a half days after streaming began.
- The cooling blanket uses contact-cooling fabric with a Q-max value of 0.55.
- 篠原化学’s cooling blankets and Purupuru Air series generated sales of 49,032,207 yen in 18 days after streaming began.
- Shin Mitsui of 株式会社ミラクリングループ took over the miracle fruit business from its founder, Kenji Nakamura, in 2020.

## [ワカモノリサーチ survey] High school students name Japan’s three major cities! Yokohama, Kyoto, Fukuoka and Sapporo make inroads alongside Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka

- Published: 2026-07-16T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000204.000162122.html
- anchor: #n1563851
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワカモノリサーチ

ワカモノリサーチが高校生に「日本三大都市」を調査。東京・名古屋・大阪が1位に選ばれ、地理授業の影響が示唆された。

Facts:
- In a survey of high school students, “Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka,” ranked No. 1, received 46.4% of all responses.
- “Tokyo, Osaka and Yokohama,” ranked No. 2, received 12.6% of all responses.
- “Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto,” ranked No. 3, was supported by 11.7% of high school students.

## 株式会社FAI begins joint development with アイシン高丘株式会社

- Published: 2026-07-16T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000152458.html
- anchor: #n1561189
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FAI、アイシン高丘株式会社

Facts:
- Design and simulation for a maximum of more than 1,000 cases

## Export controls AI “TRAFEED” supports the U.S. BIS “50% rule,” automatically screening business partners to identify “regulated entities not on the lists”

- Published: 2026-07-16T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000134.000119271.html
- anchor: #n1561188

TIMEWELL has launched an automatic BIS 50% rule compliance feature in its export controls AI “TRAFEED.” By tracking multilevel ownership relationships, it automatically identifies regulated entities not on the lists and supports Japanese companies’ export control operations.

Facts:
- The affiliate rule under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (BIS 50% rule) will take effect again on November 10, 2026.
- TRAFEED automatically tracks multilevel ownership relationships and determines the combined holdings of multiple listed companies.
- 株式会社TIMEWELL was established on November 1, 2022.

## IQOS’s first “global flagship” store, “IQOS フラッグシップ 銀座,” to open on Friday, September 4, 2026 — a one-of-a-kind special space in Ginza, Tokyo, where Japan’s natural beauty and spirit of craftsmanship come together

- Published: 2026-07-16T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000187.000043993.html
- anchor: #n1561187
- Companies mentioned: フィリップ モリス ジャパン合同会社、フィリップ モリス インターナショナル、スウェディッシュマッチ社、米国食品医薬品局

Facts:
- With approximately 1,600 employees nationwide
- A 45% share of Japan’s tobacco market
- More than 43 million adult smokers worldwide
- Accounted for 43% of PMI’s net revenue in the first quarter of 2026
- Invested US$16 billion

## ミツフジ and 電通 form a business partnership to address the social challenge of heatstroke

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000020122.html
- anchor: #n1562178
- Companies mentioned: ミツフジ株式会社、株式会社電通

Facts:
- Cumulative shipments of heat protection devices reach approximately 4.1 million units

## 株式会社SARUCREW named a “Certified” partner for fiscal 2026 under the “LINEヤフー Partner Program”

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000079791.html
- anchor: #n1561610
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SARUCREW、LINEヤフー株式会社、株式会社BABOON Lab、株式会社MONKEY TECH、株式会社SCREECH

Facts:
- Certified partners for fiscal 2026

## Six companies selected as finalists for “大学発ベンチャー表彰２０２６”! Awards ceremony and winning companies’ pitches to be held at Tokyo Big Sight on August ２７

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000125946.html
- anchor: #n1561609
- Companies mentioned: 国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構、新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構、アドリアカイム株式会社、株式会社SCREENホールディングス、株式会社OUI、株式会社リベルワークス、株式会社さかなドリーム、BionicM株式会社、株式会社東京大学エッジキャピタルパートナーズ、株式会社fcuro、Planet Savers株式会社、東京大学FoundX

Facts:
- 「大学発ベンチャー表彰２０２６」

## Launch of “DataPark,” a data management service that lets users search company data on 80万社 and 3,000万件 records

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000058714.html
- anchor: #n1561608
- Companies mentioned: ネットビジネスサポート株式会社、DataPark、Beegleデータ、Papattoクラウド、B-Plus、クリックサーチ

Facts:
- 80万社
- 3,000万件
- 5,000 yen/month

## ルビナソフトウエア marks its 22nd anniversary

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000174983.html
- anchor: #n1561607
- Companies mentioned: ルビナソフトウエア、Luvina Software Joint Stock Company

Facts:
- Marks its 22nd anniversary
- More than 750 engineers on staff

## How does your company fare on ChatGPT and Gemini?

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187251.html
- anchor: #n1561193
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スウィングクルー、LANY社、eMarketer、Semrush、ChatGPT、Gemini、Perplexity、Claude、Google AI

Facts:
- ChatGPT recommended a specific 1 brand in 81% of its responses to questions about facial skincare (more than 5,200 responses)
- A brand name appeared in just 1.35% of the response texts
- 61.7% of AI citations did not mention a brand name, despite citing it as a source
- Quick assessment: 10,000 yen / Simple assessment completed entirely through online application
- AI recognition audit, full assessment: 500,000 yen / Comprehensive assessment covering 40 queries × 3 AI systems
- ABA design service: 2,000,000 yen / Premium service that includes the full assessment
- AI recognition enhancement package linked to the assessment, including advertising and landing page text: 100,000 yen / Add-on for the full assessment and ABA

## 環境エネルギー投資 marks its 20th anniversary with a rebranding

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000151860.html
- anchor: #n1561192
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社環境エネルギー投資、株式会社レノバ、霞が関キャピタル株式会社、レジル株式会社、株式会社アイ・グリッド・ソリューションズ、株式会社シェアリングエネルギー、株式会社クリーンエナジーコネクト、株式会社アストロスケールホールディングス、株式会社Synspective

Facts:
- Manages a cumulative total of 690億円
- Manages 300億円
- Investments in approximately 180 companies

## ARROVA、『コンテンツ東京２０２６』に出展、裸眼で立体を楽しめる展示を通じて、VRChat向けデジタルファッションを紹介

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000126965.html
- anchor: #n1561191
- Companies mentioned: ARROVA、ソニー株式会社、SQUARE ENIX

Facts:
- June 17 (Wednesday)–19 (Friday), 2026

## Dai-ichi Life and 北國銀行 to speak! Free to attend: “The Future of Financial CX Created by Next-Generation Contact Centers,” taking place August 27, 2026 | セミナーインフォ

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000218.000145072.html
- anchor: #n1561190
- Companies mentioned: 第一生命保険株式会社、株式会社北國銀行、ジェネシスクラウドサービス株式会社、アバナード株式会社、株式会社RightTouch

Facts:
- The seminar “The Future of Financial CX Created by Next-Generation Contact Centers” will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2026.

## Free seminar: Creating an environment that lets you focus on patient care! “Information sharing” in the smartphone era and “streamlining in-clinic operations” to keep pace with the latest systems

- Published: 2026-07-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000120.000160268.html
- anchor: #n1562411
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WeBridge、サンシステム株式会社

Facts:
- Date and time: Thursday, August 27, 13:00–14:00
- Phone: 03-6258-0447

## [Imizu City] Solving the problem of “being busy but somehow not getting results” at companies. Seminar on “organizing work and delegating effectively” in an era of labor shortages to be held July 29

- Published: 2026-07-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000133.000133067.html
- anchor: #n1562300
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Asian Bridge、富山県射水市

Facts:
- July 29, 2026
- Approximately 10 people from 5 companies
- More than 2,000 people in total

## 株式会社マネーフォワード promotes sales channel expansion for “マネーフォワード クラウド” and other services using “PartnerSuccess パスポート”

- Published: 2026-07-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000155.000052247.html
- anchor: #n1562299
- Companies mentioned: パートナーサクセス株式会社、株式会社マネーフォワード、PartnerSuccess パスポート

## First overseas supply system for “クリーンクリート®” established in Indonesia, with trial construction carried out

- Published: 2026-07-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000166.000118168.html
- anchor: #n1562298
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大林組、Pionirbeton Industri（PBI）

Facts:
- Keeps the cement mix ratio below 30%
- Cuts CO2 emissions by at least 60% compared with conventional concrete
- Domestic applications through fiscal 2025 totaled 479,000 m3

## Momentum launches the “HYTRA DASHBOARD App Unsafe List,” a list discouraging ad delivery to apps, for SMN’s DSP “Logicad”

- Published: 2026-07-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000170.000011681.html
- anchor: #n1562297
- Companies mentioned: Momentum株式会社、SMN株式会社、Logicad

Facts:
- Starting July 15, 2026

## “Is a black tie inappropriate at a wedding?” In-depth survey of young people’s real views on puzzling etiquette and customs for male guests

- Published: 2026-07-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000171.000027297.html
- anchor: #n1562296
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トキハナ、トキハナ、リクシィブライダルコンサルティング

Facts:
- 302 men and women in their 20s and 30s
- Only 34.4% said “black ties are inappropriate”
- 28.8% said “wearing a belt made of snake or crocodile leather is inappropriate”
- 19.9% said “wearing a button-down shirt is inappropriate”
- 23.8% said “wearing a shirt that is not white is inappropriate”
- Cumulative GMV: ¥25 billion
- 750 participating wedding venues
- Capital: ¥60.39 million

## Free release of a guide to “How to Train Inside Sales in 10 Minutes!” | 株式会社LDcube

- Published: 2026-07-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000183.000131307.html
- anchor: #n1562295
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LDcube、株式会社ビジネスコンサルタント、UMU、ガリバー

Facts:
- Capital: 30 million yen
- Accelerating the readiness of new employees by approximately 40%

## ベター・プレイス to sponsor “PHPカンファレンス2026” as a silver sponsor and exhibit a booth at the event on 7/20

- Published: 2026-07-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000183.000074850.html
- anchor: #n1562294
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベター・プレイス、日本PHPユーザ会、PHPカンファレンス2026 実行委員会

Facts:
- Cumulative downloads surpassed 50,000 in about six months
- Cumulative downloads surpassed 87,000 as of the end of June 2026
- Reception: ¥3,500

## Miyamaコーポレーション and クロスマイル co-host seminar: “Is social media a risk or a weapon? A transport company discusses the importance of using social media”

- Published: 2026-07-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000208.000063503.html
- anchor: #n1562293
- Companies mentioned: X Mile株式会社、Miyamaコーポレーション、トランスコスモス株式会社、カーフロンティア、TBSテレビ、PIVOT、ワタナベエンターテインメント、法政大学専門職大学院

Facts:
- ＜日 時＞2026年7月28日（火） 13時00分〜14時30分
- Japan's working-age population is expected to decline by 14.28 million over the next 20 years.
- Provides support for DX promotion, recruitment and M&A consultations, among other services, to more than 300 logistics companies annually.

## “CTO Night & Day 2026,” a conference for technology executives, set for October 19–21 in Kobe!

- Published: 2026-07-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000253.000045379.html
- anchor: #n1562292
- Companies mentioned: ファインディ株式会社、アマゾン ウェブ サービス ジャパン合同会社、一般社団法人 日本CTO協会、AIDLE、Firstrack株式会社

Facts:
- Approximately 290,000 cumulative service registrations
- Used by approximately 5,400 companies, from startups in Japan and abroad to large corporations

## Awarded contract for 福岡市’s startup overseas expansion support program

- Published: 2026-07-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000285.000028153.html
- anchor: #n1562291
- Companies mentioned: Plug and Play Japan株式会社、福岡市

Facts:
- More than 60 locations worldwide
- Investing in more than 250 startups worldwide annually

## Children’s shoe brand “IFME”: Research paper on children’s athletic ability and shoe design published in “靴の医学,” a journal issued by 日本靴医学会

- Published: 2026-07-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000288.000035698.html
- anchor: #n1562290
- Companies mentioned: IFME、丸紅コンシューマーリンク株式会社、早稲田大学スポーツ科学学術院、日本靴医学会

Facts:
- Involving 15 elementary and junior high school students
- In the 20m run, the development shoe produced significantly faster results than the control shoe.
- Published in May 2026
- Price: ¥4,730 (tax included)

## Launch of an “MV Remake Project” featuring members of NMB48, which marks its 16th anniversary this year

- Published: 2026-07-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000290.000130377.html
- anchor: #n1562289
- Companies mentioned: NMB48、株式会社NTTドコモ・スタジオ＆ライブ、株式会社モバオク、エモオク、UNIVERSAL MUSIC LLC

Facts:
- Current members (46 members
- ・Target amount: ¥20 million
- The event will run from Wednesday, July 15, 2026, through Tuesday, August 11.

## Meta Heroes makes “100 Articles in the Practical AI Dictionary” available for free — tailored learning for everyone from AI beginners to corporate implementation staff

- Published: 2026-07-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000397.000094539.html
- anchor: #n1562189
- Companies mentioned: Meta Heroes、ChatGPT、Claude、Gemini、Copilot

Facts:
- “100 Articles in the Practical AI Dictionary”
- Corporate AI training with more than 15,000 participants in half a year

## Orico begins handling the “ATM Account Transfer Registration” service for +Connect (Plus Connect) from 株式会社セブン銀行

- Published: 2026-07-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000428.000084623.html
- anchor: #n1562188
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オリエントコーポレーション、株式会社セブン銀行、株式会社デンソーウェーブ

Facts:
- Approximately 28,000 Seven Bank ATMs nationwide
- The procedure takes as little as 1 minute

## タレントパワーランキング announces a ranking of cast members appearing in the Kingdom film series! The 423rd ranking feature on the タレントパワーランキング website!

- Published: 2026-07-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000496.000062573.html
- anchor: #n1562187
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アーキテクト、タレントパワーランキング

Facts:
- 1280 celebrities selected
- Approximately 330 people selected from within
- A total of 4,400 people surveyed

## When will the AI bubble burst? First book by a securities firm CEO, “Investment Strategies After the AI Bubble: In Search of True Diversification,” on sale 7/15

- Published: 2026-07-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000545.000045710.html
- anchor: #n1562186
- Companies mentioned: ダイヤモンド社、ブルーモ証券、マッキンゼー・アンド・カンパニー

Facts:
- List price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
- Shiroku-ban format, perfect-bound, 362 pages