# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-17 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 1 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 443 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 78 items from 3 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## AndTech is scheduled to hold a web seminar on Friday, Aug. 28: “Types and Properties of Conductive Carbon Materials, from Dispersion Control to Conductive Additive Design and Electrode Applications—Carbon Black, CNT, Graphene and Carbon Coating for Current Collector Foils”

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:44:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001730.000080053.html
- anchor: #n1567446
- Companies mentioned: AndTech、機能性カーボンフィラー研究会、サンアロー株式会社、3DC Inc.、ロッテケミカルグループ

Facts:
- Participation fee: 66,000 yen (tax included)

## A lecture event on career changes after retirement♪

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:43:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000528.000142065.html
- anchor: #n1567447
- Companies mentioned: 奈良県、日本生命、廣済堂新書、青春新書、桜美林大学院、厚生労働省、早稲田大学、シニア社会学会

Facts:
- A simple “self-discovery” workshop lasting about 20–30 minutes
- Friday, Sept. 4, 14:00–16:00

## [Shizuoka event] 日本理化学工業 has responded to the enthusiasm of a local instructor and decided at short notice to help publicize the event. President and CEO 隆久 大山, invited by volunteers in Shizuoka, will make a special appearance on Sunday, July 26! “A few seats are still available”

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:42:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000164943.html
- anchor: #n1567448
- Companies mentioned: 日本理化学工業株式会社、Kitpasを世界へ未来へつなぐ会、公益財団法人静岡県文化財団

Facts:
- 全社員の7割以上に知的障がいがある
- チョークの全国シェア７割
- Admission: 1,000 yen per person
- Capacity: 99 people

## ミヨシアセットマネジメント of the 三好不動産 Group to partially convert 8 existing rental apartment units into lodging facilities; “TABIGOYA LIFE & TRIP TENJIN PARKSIDE” to open in late July

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:40:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000042189.html
- anchor: #n1567449
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三好不動産、株式会社ミヨシアセットマネジメント、株式会社Next STAY

Facts:
- 1R, 24.58㎡
- “Always 20% off” the regular accommodation price

## [New release] Bringing the story of the “Salt Road” connecting the Sea of Japan and Shinshu into the present day: 2 salted caramel sablés made with Noto salt to go on sale Friday, July 17

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000041746.html
- anchor: #n1567452
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タカチホ

Facts:
- Price: 830 yen (before tax)
- Net weight: 10 pieces
- Price: 1,310 yen (before tax)
- Contents: 18 pieces
- Capital: 1 billion yen

## [GRAND exclusive survey] About 1 in 3 GRAND viewers travel frequently for business or other reasons; this group is about 2.1 times as likely to be department-head level or higher as the overall audience (n=1,036)

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000047349.html
- anchor: #n1567451
- Companies mentioned: GRAND株式会社、三菱地所グループ、株式会社マクロミル

Facts:
- 国内出張が月1回以上〜2-3ヶ月に1回程度の層＝31.1%（322名／約3人に1人）（n=1,036ベース）
- In-house survey, “GRAND Viewer Profile Survey (n=1,036)”
- 中核となる出張・移動が多い層（国内出張が月1回以上〜2-3ヶ月に1回程度と回答した層）は、GRAND視聴者の31.1%＝約3人に1人（322名）でした（n=1,036ベース）

## 新宿FACE, which has delivered a wide range of entertainment including professional wrestling and martial arts, to close on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000189.000045787.html
- anchor: #n1567450
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヒューマックスエンタテインメント、新宿FACE

Facts:
- For 21 years
- Since opening in 2005

## 横浜-based long-established printing company 株式会社大川印刷 obtains international certification “B Corp”

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:38:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000135694.html
- anchor: #n1567453
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大川印刷、B Lab、B Corp

Facts:
- 100% renewable energy
- Solar power (PPA): about 20%
- Wind power (renewable energy plan): about 80%
- Founded in Meiji 14 (1881)
- Capital: 20,000,000 yen
- About 90 companies in Japan have obtained the certification
- More than 100 countries worldwide
- More than 150 industries
- More than 1万 companies have obtained it

## Iris Ohyama products to be transported in a demonstration using autonomous trucks and freight rail in a “modal combination”

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:38:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000909.000019955.html
- anchor: #n1567454
- Companies mentioned: アイリスオーヤマ株式会社、NLP協同組合、株式会社 T2、日本貨物鉄道株式会社

Facts:
- The approximately 1,100km route from the Iris Ohyama Tosu Plant (Tosu, Saga Prefecture) to NLP Kawasaki DC (Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture)
- The overall operation will take about 2 days

## ノースオブジェクト goes beyond apparel to offer ideas for everyday living.

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:36:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000136.000054710.html
- anchor: #n1567455
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ノースオブジェクト、Keitto、NORTHERN TRUCK、LILASIC

Facts:
- Second-floor showroom inside the store

## [Held Aug. 18] Practical webinar on AI use in manufacturing: From digitizing paper forms to AI that detects signs of anomalies before failures occur—advancing manufacturing DX through AI-OCR and sensor data

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:36:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000800.000053344.html
- anchor: #n1567456
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイスマイリー、株式会社ミライのゲンバ、株式会社メロン、日本製鉄株式会社、SoftBank株式会社、東大発AIベンチャー、大阪大学産業科学研究所、日本学術振興会、熊本大学大学院自然科学研究科

Facts:
- 3,000,000 monthly page views
- 500 or more listed products
- Capital: ¥14.99 million

## [藤本美貴 to appear!] Grand-opening celebration “ｍｉｉｉｎａ Festival” to be held Saturday, July 18, at 岩沼市’s new hub “ｍｉｉｉｎａ（ミイナ）”!

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:35:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000124136.html
- anchor: #n1567457
- Companies mentioned: 岩沼市、藤本美貴、NISHIKIYA KITCHEN＆CAFÉ

Facts:
- To be held Saturday, July 18
- 10:00〜16:00（施設は18:00まで営業）
- Recruiting the first 10 applicants

## Launch of a learning support program for high school students using 三菱UFJ銀行 branches—providing learning opportunities and a place to belong in partnership with the community

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:34:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000070574.html
- anchor: #n1567458
- Companies mentioned: 三菱UFJ銀行、公益社団法人日本ユネスコ協会連盟、認定NPO法人キッズドア、MUFG

Facts:
- 262 UNESCO associations and clubs nationwide
- Support for part of the operating expenses for fiscal 2026

## Opening today! Parking Science to exhibit at the Tokyo preliminary round of Startup World Cup 2026

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:33:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000113739.html
- anchor: #n1567459
- Companies mentioned: パーキングサイエンス株式会社、Startup World Cup 2026

Facts:
- Today, July 17, 2026, 11:00–19:00
- A parking database covering more than 15万 parking lots nationwide

## August Job-Seeker Support Fair: Joint company information session!

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:33:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000524.000142065.html
- anchor: #n1567460
- Companies mentioned: 奈良県、奈良商工会議所、ならジョブカフェ

Facts:
- A total of 50 companies will exhibit
- <Part 1> 10:00–12:30 (25 companies) / <Part 2> 13:30–16:00 (25 companies)
- August 21, 2026
- Class of 2027
- Graduating in 2028 or later
- Young job seekers (under age 45)

## [Held July 31] Ridilover’s Field Academy program, “Disability and Social Participation,” to hold an open-observation session for its interim presentation! [@Shinjuku area]

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:33:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000177.000046389.html
- anchor: #n1567461
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Ridilover、株式会社ローランズ、一般社団法人ソーシャル・インベストメント・パートナーズ (SIP)

Facts:
- “A 70% employment rate for people with disabilities”
- 3 reviewers

## 【2026年最新】約9割が墓じまい費用を「具体的に知らない」 一方で6割が「自分の代でお墓を終わらせてもよい」に共感――墓じまいと供養先の再選択に関する実態調査

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:33:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000074510.html
- anchor: #n1567462
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人 終活協議会、想いコーポレーショングループ

Facts:
- A total of 88.6% said they did not know the specific cost.
- A total of 61.1% agreed.
- A total of 38.8% said a parent had discussed the family grave or memorial services with them.
- The total was 25.0%.
- The total for memorial options other than traditional graves was 53.5%.

## Fujisoft supports the realization of “AI that works on the ground” through its AI solutions website, organizing AI strategies, offerings and implementation case studies, and also offering free assessments to support AI adoption

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:32:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000202.000061382.html
- anchor: #n1567463
- Companies mentioned: 富士ソフト株式会社

Facts:
- Since its founding in 1970
- New corporate philosophy from 2026

## [New game project announced] A visual novel project starring popular cosplayer AkoPai announced Thursday, July 16, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:32:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000355.000113626.html
- anchor: #n1567464
- Companies mentioned: サイバーステップ株式会社、PandaShojo、CyberStep, Inc.

Facts:
- Scheduled for release in winter 2026
- Supports more than 50 languages

## Interactive wildlife encyclopedia app “Earth Saver Quest” officially launches July 11! Commemorative ceremony to be held July 18 in Tottori Prefecture, featuring Governor Hirai, director Shoji Kawamori and others!

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000121038.html
- anchor: #n1567465
- Companies mentioned: CLASS EARTH株式会社、株式会社baton、株式会社vildas、QuizKnock

Facts:
- Officially launched Saturday, July 11, 2026
- An opening ceremony will be held at the Tottori Prefectural Museum on Saturday, July 18
- More than 30 nature observation events to be held in the prefecture
- 8 facilities in the prefecture, including the Tottori Prefectural Museum

## A new multifunctional CC primer joins the lineup, giving skin a “pure-light aura”※3 with a translucent※1 finish that seems to glow from within, lasting※2

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001097.000002194.html
- anchor: #n1567466
- Companies mentioned: キス、株式会社伊勢半

Facts:
- 2 colors, 30 g
- ￥2,000 each
- ￥2,200 including tax
- ＳＰＦ５０+

## We’re looking for photos of Myaku-Myaku that you’ve taken!

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000008640.html
- anchor: #n1567467
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社青幻舎、博覧会協会、2025MLO、QULLO & CO.

Facts:
- Application period: Friday, July 17, 2026
- Planned price: 5,500 yen
- Scheduled price: ¥11,000
- Total: approximately 300 pages (tentative)

## SNS sensation with over 30 million views ★ The drinkable yakiniku sensation! 焼肉こじま, founded 48 years ago, opens its 22nd location in Hanshin Nishinomiya! Four signature dishes at half price, plus a half-price cashback offer on your next visit!?

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000172503.html
- anchor: #n1567488
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社こじま、焼肉こじま

Facts:
- Regular price ¥1,899 → ¥949
- Regular price ¥999 → ¥499
- Regular price ¥1,299 → ¥649
- Regular price ¥899 → ¥449
- Opening Friday, July 17, 2026
- Friday, July 17, 2026–Monday, August 31, 2026

## 株式会社and US simultaneously lists on TOKYO PRO Market and Fukuoka PRO Market

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000065134.html
- anchor: #n1567487
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社and US、東京証券取引所、福岡証券取引所、oméme、BIOteA

Facts:
- Listed simultaneously on 東京証券取引所 TOKYO PRO Market and 福岡証券取引所 Fukuoka PRO Market on July 15, 2026
- By recruiting a diverse range of talent from across Japan, the company aims to become a “regional revitalization model company” and a leading example for 46 prefectures.

## Launch of “ATTAZoo Connect for 奉行クラウド,” which links kintone with 奉行クラウド

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000141649.html
- anchor: #n1567486
- Companies mentioned: ＪＢＣＣ株式会社、サイボウズ株式会社、株式会社オービックビジネスコンサルタント、ＪＢＣＣホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- Annual fee: ¥180,000 / per 奉行 business module

## 『オバケイドロ２』Nintendo Switch™版 2026年8月6日22:00発売決定！＆大型アップデートを同日配信予定！本日よりニンテンドーeショップにて予約受付開始！

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000020427.html
- anchor: #n1567485
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フリースタイル、任天堂

Facts:
- Release scheduled for August 6, 2026, at 22 o’clock
- 2026年8月6日 22:00に配信開始
- 10% OFF
- Nintendo Switch 2 physical edition: ¥3,980
- Nintendo Switch 2 download edition: ¥2,480
- Nintendo Switch download edition: ¥1,980
- Up to 8 players can play together

## 【Bambitious Nara】Held a basketball clinic hosted by Shimokitayama Village

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000105349.html
- anchor: #n1567484
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンビシャス奈良、ロート製薬株式会社

## Leading childcare ICT company Unifa cuts more than 3,000 hours of work annually by adopting “ソアスク”

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000165.000004537.html
- anchor: #n1567483
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オプロ、ユニファ株式会社、Salesforce

## キャンつく launches instant-win feature that lets users participate through quote posts on X

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000197.000002036.html
- anchor: #n1567482
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ピクルス、X、キャンつく

Facts:
- Launched in July 2026

## 【Opens July 17】TV anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” partners with 農園リゾート THE FARM for the glamping stay “A Journey of Stars and Campfires, Weaving Memories”—now underway

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000246.000020935.html
- anchor: #n1567481
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ザファーム、農園リゾート THE FARM、小学館

Facts:
- The series has surpassed 35 million copies sold worldwide!
- Volumes 1–15 now on sale

## 【Hakone・一の湯】Save approximately ¥16,000! Launch of a lodging plan offering free stays for children through elementary school to help families cope with summer price hikes

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000274.000012033.html
- anchor: #n1567480
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社一の湯、JTB

Facts:
- Approximately ¥16,000
- 12 and under
- Approximately 40%
- ¥23,430
- 11,000,000 yen
- 1630

## 【Award】VIPO-supported project wins a Bucheon Award at the project market of the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival!

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000300.000103029.html
- anchor: #n1567479
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人映像産業振興機構（VIPO）、株式会社ノックオンウッド、Ihr HERz Inc.、THIS SIDE UP、Badclay Sudio

Facts:
- A top prize of 15 million South Korean won was awarded
- A prize of 5 million South Korean won was awarded
- The right to post-production work worth USD 15,000 was awarded by Badclay Sudio

## AI-powered automatic reply suggestions now available in the monitoring feature of “コムニコ マーケティングスイート,” the SNS management efficiency tool developed and provided by コムニコ

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000301.000028382.html
- anchor: #n1567478
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ラバブルマーケティンググループ、株式会社コムニコ、コムニコ マーケティングスイート

Facts:
- The company has supported the launch and operation of more than 3,000 accounts, primarily for major corporations, cumulatively from April 2013 through March 2026

## 【All facial-recognition apartments】Notice of the successful sellout of investment units at クレイシアIDZ大森町

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000373.000130175.html
- anchor: #n1567477
- Companies mentioned: ミガロホールディングス株式会社、プロパティエージェント株式会社、DXYZ株式会社

Facts:
- Total units: 33 (33 investment units)
- Reinforced-concrete structure, 5 stories above ground

## More than half of people in each age group from their 40s to 60s watch short-form videos daily, showing their growing popularity among middle-aged and older people

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000421.000000204.html
- anchor: #n1567476
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベクトル、ベクトルショート動画ラボ、楽天インサイト株式会社

Facts:
- 62.3% of people in their 40s
- 60.8% of people in their 50s
- 50.5% of people in their 60s
- 5% of people in their 40s
- 11% of people in their 50s
- 16% of people in their 60s
- People in their 40s (35.4%)
- People in their 50s (30.6%)
- Sample size: 287
- Capital: ¥3,038 million

## 【Exclusive early streaming, all-you-can-watch on Hulu】The movie 『それいけ！アンパンマン チャポンのヒーロー！』, last year’s talked-about hit, arrives on Hulu! All 36 movies are available to watch on Hulu.

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000588.000023394.html
- anchor: #n1567475
- Companies mentioned: Hulu、ＨＪホールディングス株式会社、フレーベル館、TMS、NTV、アンパンマン製作委員会

Facts:
- The familiar TV series is also available, with 120 episodes streaming at all times
- More than 140,000 titles available to watch
- The monthly subscription fee is ¥1,026 (tax included)
- Payment through the iTunes Store costs 1,050 yen (including tax).

## Launch of the “Running Shade Simulator” on Run Supporter by NAVITIME

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000593.000026884.html
- anchor: #n1567474
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナビタイムジャパン、Run Supporter by NAVITIME

Facts:
- Starting July 17, 2026 (Friday)

## Bisco unveils its third new shape: ribbon-shaped cream “Bisco,” available for a limited time starting Tuesday, July 21

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000644.000001124.html
- anchor: #n1567473
- Companies mentioned: 江崎グリコ株式会社、グリコマニュファクチャリングジャパン株式会社、クリエイティブハウスmimoid

Facts:
- 93rd anniversary of its launch
- July 21, 2026
- “Bisco Day” on August 8

## オトメイト’s new title “MIX DUNK -KING OF BASKETBALL-”: release date, bonus details and PV unveiled! Preorders open today!

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001057.000080401.html
- anchor: #n1567472
- Companies mentioned: アイディアファクトリー株式会社、オトメイト、Nintendo Switch、テンダゲームス、B.LEAGUE、川崎ブレイブサンダース、AKB48、ダイキサウンド株式会社、REAL AKIBA BOYZ

Facts:
- Release date set for November 26, 2026!
- [Standard edition] ¥8,580 (tax included)
- [Special edition / DL digital deluxe edition] ¥10,780 (tax included)
- Includes all 50 in-game background music tracks, including music for intense match scenes and character theme songs.

## eeo’s first overseas store, eeo Store上海静安大悦城店, opens in Shanghai, China, drawing a large crowd of local fans from its first day

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001186.000012048.html
- anchor: #n1567471
- Companies mentioned: eeo、eeo Store上海静安大悦城店、eeo Store天猫官方旗艦店、eeo Store、eeo Media、eeo Stage、OSHI＋、MomentumBase、静安大悦城、Joy City、天猫、Tmall、アリババグループ、株式会社A3、A3

Facts:
- Area: 55.00㎡
- Approximately 500 likes within hours of posting
- More than 100 “welcome comments”
- July 9, 2026

## A close look at Fuwa-chan, who turned to pro wrestling! After taking a break from activities over inappropriate remarks on social media, what is her new battle? Former HKT48 member Hinata Matsumoto, a “messy-room girl,” takes on living with a neat-freak good-looking man! New feature “Love in a Messy Room” launches

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003596.000064643.html
- anchor: #n1567469
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、AbemaTV,Inc.、HKT48

Facts:
- 12 sessions in total
- July 17, 2026
- 10th anniversary of launch
- 1,180 yen per month
- 680 yen per month

## Design unveiled for a special T-shirt available only at “Weekly Shonen Magazine” SPACE SHOWER SWEET LOVE SHOWER 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008677.000001719.html
- anchor: #n1567468
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社講談社、株式会社スペースシャワーネットワーク、山中湖村、SPACE SHOWER TV、DISK GARAGE

Facts:
- Price (tax included): ¥5,500
- “SPACE SHOWER SWEET LOVE SHOWER 2026”

## 【Yokohama / Shin-Urayasu】A summer-only Italian course at Ristrante Mare Blu, where you can enjoy the beauty of a blue world in a photogenic space, with attractions such as a photo booth and photo-printing machine

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001326.000004975.html
- anchor: #n1567216
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベストブライダル、アートグレイス ポートサイドヴィラ、アートグレイス ウエディングコースト 東京ベイ、Ristrante Mare Blu、モエ・エ・シャンドン

Facts:
- Adults: Course meal + all-you-can-drink soft drinks: ¥7,300
- Elementary-school age and younger: ¥3,500
- All-you-can-drink alcoholic beverages: ¥1,000
- All-you-can-drink blue sparkling wine: ¥800
- Special all-you-can-drink package (alcoholic beverages and blue sparkling wine): ¥1,500
- オリジナルモクテル「ルミナ マーレ」：1杯 1,200円
- Champagne bottle (モエ・エ・シャンドン Brut Impérial): 1 bottle, ¥12,650
- “Azzurro Mare,” 9 cm, ¥3,000

## 【鹿児島大学】学びの機会が充実！公開講座で「知る楽しさ」を発見しませんか

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:28:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000176250.html
- anchor: #n1567217
- Companies mentioned: 鹿児島大学、鹿児島大学高等教育研究開発センター生涯学習部門、鹿児島大学FanClub

Facts:
- 75 subjects, from introductory to specialized
- Enrollment: 30 people
- Course fee: ¥3,410

## 京都橘大学 × KiQ、人とロボットが共生する未来の身体性を探究する共同研究プロジェクトを始動

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:24:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000107116.html
- anchor: #n1567218
- Companies mentioned: 京都橘大学、株式会社KiQ、ICOMA

Facts:
- July 18 (Sat)–July 26 (Sun), 2026

## Try before you buy, even online. The try-on service from Japanese hat brand CAMURI has been revamped and is now completely free.

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:24:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000057657.html
- anchor: #n1567219
- Companies mentioned: CAMURI、株式会社nakota、カイハラデニム

Facts:
- Price: ¥8,800 (tax included)
- ※KIDS sizes only: ¥5,280 (tax included)
- Price: ¥11,000 (tax included)
- ※KIDS sizes only: ¥6,600 (tax included)
- Head circumference: approx. 54 cm
- Up to 66 cm

## 400°C PIZZA arrives in Kyushu for the first time, offering limited-edition menu items including a motsunabe-style pizza inspired by Fukuoka’s food culture.

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:23:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000166896.html
- anchor: #n1567220
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヨンヒャクド、400°C PIZZA、東京建物株式会社

Facts:
- 22 indoor seats (counter: 8 seats; tables: 3 tables seating 4 people, 1 table seating 2 people)
- 12 terrace seats (shared facility area)

## キャラメル菓子専門店「CARAMER」が東武百貨店 池袋店に初登場！ 期間限定商品「キャラマーサンド ピーチティー」も登場

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:21:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000189.000107337.html
- anchor: #n1567221
- Companies mentioned: CARAMER、東武百貨店、株式会社東京玉子本舗

Facts:
- 2,376 yen for 8 pieces
- 567 yen for 2 pieces
- ・3-piece box: 756 yen
- ・5-piece box: 1,350 yen
- ・10-piece box: 2,700 yen

## ナハト releases details of its sponsor session at the “Recruitment Ultra Camp,” hosted by ワンキャリア!

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:21:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000123.000063127.html
- anchor: #n1567222
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナハト、株式会社ワンキャリア、株式会社インテリジェンス、パーソルキャリア、株式会社サイバーエージェント、NTTドコモグループ、ロート製薬グループ、株式会社エンリッション

Facts:
- Average age: 26
- Founded 8 years ago
- ¥31 billion
- Approximately 1,500 people
- 2040
- 3,000 people
- 200 billion

## 【For HR and work-life balance support professionals】Campaign commemorating appearance on NewsPicks’ “Dual-Income Families” feature: Win a copy of “A Survival Guide for Working Parents”

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:20:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000057629.html
- anchor: #n1567223
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社With Midwife、NewsPicks、文響社

Facts:
- For the first 20 people
- Voices of more than 1,000 working parents
- Expertise gained through supporting work-life balance for more than 2,500 families
- Capital: ¥3 million

## Join “DANCHI Tsunagaroom” during summer vacation!

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:20:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000013642.html
- anchor: #n1567224
- Companies mentioned: 独立行政法人都市再生機構、日赤看護大学さいたま看護学部

Facts:
- During the summer vacation period from 7 to ９
- 【８/17 (Mon.)】Learn about the wonders of the human body!
- 【７/８ (Wed.), ８/５ (Wed.), ９/９ (Wed.)】Parenting salon Kira☆kuru

## 宇都宮市とPR TIMESが連携協定 宇都宮の魅力発信・発信力強化で協力

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001685.000000112.html
- anchor: #n1567225
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PR TIMES、宇都宮市、下野新聞社、株式会社THE BRIDGE、株式会社グルコース、株式会社NAVICUS

Facts:
- The number of alliances we have signed with local companies, local governments and other organizations to facilitate the distribution of local information has grown to more than 100 cases across all 47 prefectures nationwide (43 local financial institutions (35 banks and 8 credit unions), 41 local media companies, and 111 cases in total involving government agencies and local governments, including 1 Hokkaido, 1 urban prefecture, 3 prefectures, 15 cities and 7 organizations).
- The total number of companies using our services through these regional partnership programs (including former special plans) has exceeded 4800
- More than 129,000 companies use the press release distribution service PR TIMES
- More than 29,000 media reporters have registered as members to gather information
- The site receives approximately 90 million page views per month
- More than 46,000 press releases per month
- More than 2 million in total
- Content is published on more than 270 partner media outlets, including national newspaper websites

## 【Part 2】Seminar co-hosted by Morningstar Sustainalytics and イースクエア: “ESG Risk Ratings,” an ESG assessment indicator drawing the attention of institutional investors worldwide

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:19:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000170832.html
- anchor: #n1567226
- Companies mentioned: Morningstar Sustainalytics、イースクエア、モーニングスター・ジャパン株式会社、三井住友DSアセットマネジメント株式会社、株式会社イースクエア

Facts:
- July 28, 2026 (Tue.), 15:00–16:00
- Register (by July 24 (Fri.))

## A special dining event featuring Chiba sake and premium Edomae Chiba seaweed, held in collaboration with 日本大学生物資源科学部・小谷ゼミ’s “Edomae Chiba Nori Project,” will take place at きのえね omoya on 2026年８月22日(土)!

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:18:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000038200.html
- anchor: #n1567227
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社飯沼本家、日本大学生物資源科学部・小谷ゼミ、株式会社飯塚海苔店

Facts:
- Participation fee: ¥13,200 (tax and service charge included)

## 【OWNDAYS】Are you taking steps to prevent summer eye fatigue? Survey finds that around 60% experience discomfort even during brief outings, examining the impact of summer on eyes and ways to protect them. Even lightly tinted lenses can provide sufficient UV protection

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:18:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000283.000005214.html
- anchor: #n1567228
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オンデーズ、OWNDAYS

Facts:
- During brief summer outings, 62.1% experience eye discomfort or strain
- 91.1% believe tinted lenses are “effective” for UV protection
- Actual use was found to be just 16.9%
- The most common situation in which people want to wear tinted lenses is “when the sun is strong,” at 54.7%

## Backup infrastructure that withstands ransomware now available on USiZE

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:17:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000152961.html
- anchor: #n1567229
- Companies mentioned: SCSK株式会社、Rubrik Japan株式会社

Facts:
- On-premises backup initial setup: ¥300,000–
- On-premises backup on USiZE initial setup: ¥600,000–
- On-premises backup: ¥400,000– (varies by capacity)
- On-premises backup on USiZE: ¥700,000– (varies by capacity)

## Business and culture conference “RISE KANSAI 2026” announces its schedule. A diverse lineup of guests will appear, including ユーグレナ’s Mitsuru Izumo, さくらインターネット’s Kunihiro Tanaka and singer-songwriter MINMI

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:14:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000165475.html
- anchor: #n1566986
- Companies mentioned: ユーグレナ、さくらインターネット、株式会社DOZAN PARTNERS、株式会社スマレジ、株式会社Midtown、東京科学大学、AstroX株式会社、将来宇宙輸送システム株式会社、株式会社ALPHA、株式会社タイミー、株式会社MR12、自由民主党、寶結株式会、COMPASS小倉、Central Japan Seed Fund、MTG Ventures、TOLAND VLOG、近鉄ベンチャーパートナーズ株式会社、オリックス不動産株式会社、タカラスタンダード株式会社、株式会社SMBC Edge、グロービス・キャピタル・パートナーズ株式会社、株式会社クレストスキルパートナーズ、ニッセイ・キャピタル株式会社、スパイスファクトリー株式会社、Ginger Lab株式会社、ジャフコ グループ株式会社、梅乃宿酒造株式会社、株式会社VISIONs、株式会社藤本壮介建築設計事務所、Amazon Web Services Japan、大阪大学量子情報・量子生命研究センター

Facts:
- Decides on massive investment exceeding approximately ¥100 billion by 2030
- General admission: ¥9,900
- Students: ¥3,300
- VIP: ¥55,000

## “K-1 WORLD MAX 2026” announces the second batch of bouts for 9.12 (Sat.)! Yuta Murakoshi names former champion Kenta Hayashi as his opponent for his retirement fight; Moena Kimura faces a formidable Swiss opponent, while Tomoya Yokoyama takes on the reigning champion

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:14:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000393.000030100.html
- anchor: #n1566987
- Companies mentioned: K-1実行委員会、K-1 GYM SAGAMI-ONO KREST、湘南格闘クラブ、K-1ジム目黒TEAM TIGER、No Limit Squad、リーブルロア、CARCHARIAS、K-1 GROUP

Facts:
- To be held on September 12 (Sat.) at the Second Gymnasium of the National Yoyogi Stadium in Tokyo
- “K-1 WORLD MAX 2026”
- 32 years old
- 31 years old
- 25 years old
- 29 years old
- 26 years old
- A total of 20 events
- Produce K-1 champions in both countries within 2 years
- The world’s largest population, at around 1.5 billion people
- Attracts around 60,000 people locally

## メルカリ joins efforts to promote and develop pickleball

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:11:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000558.000026386.html
- anchor: #n1566988
- Companies mentioned: メルカリ、ピックルボールワン、Sansan、鹿島アントラーズ、オリックス・バファローズ、茨城ロボッツ、PCKL STUDIO

Facts:
- The number of participants is estimated at around 330,000 as of 2026
- The past 2 application rounds drew around 300 applicants in total

## 【名古屋造形大学】Experience classes on 8/2 (Sun.)!

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:10:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000241.000098493.html
- anchor: #n1566989
- Companies mentioned: 名古屋造形大学、学校法人同朋学園

Facts:
- At the Meijo Park Campus on August 2 (Sun.)
- From July 5 (Sun.) to August 1 (Sat.) at 23:59

## ULT Coffee Roasters, selected for the “World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops” and run by world barista champions, launches 3 new iced coffee drinks for summer

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000174981.html
- anchor: #n1567001
- Companies mentioned: ULTIMATUM株式会社、ULT Coffee Roasters、Fazenda Um

Facts:
- Ranked 24th in the world
- ¥1,000 each (tax included)

## 【Back by popular demand】The “hamster belly” colored smartphone holder, a hit on Amazon, will be back on sale from mid-July! Muted colors to brighten up your car

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000180823.html
- anchor: #n1567000
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カシムラ、Amazon、楽天

Facts:
- Available in 4 cute colors
- Adjustable arm extends up to approximately 45 mm in either direction
- Suggested retail price: ¥1,480 (tax included)

## TP Vision to launch the Philips TAV2000, a Bluetooth speaker supporting wide FM, on July 24, 2026 (Fri.)

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000114977.html
- anchor: #n1566999
- Companies mentioned: TP Vision、Philips、TPVテクノロジー、Koninklijke Philips N.V.

Facts:
- Estimated market price: ¥9,980 (tax included)
- 2.5-inch full-range speaker
- 5W amplifier
- Continuous playback time: 15 hours
- Charging time: 3.5 hours

## 東京電機大学 Research Institute to hold research results presentation

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000155.000128963.html
- anchor: #n1566998
- Companies mentioned: 東京電機大学、学校法人東京電機大学

Facts:
- 2026 academic year research results presentation
- Monday, August 24, 2026
- 13:00～17:00
- Special lecture (1)
- Oral presentations (3)
- Poster presentations (34)

## MSOL to speak and exhibit a booth at PM Symposium 2026 on the theme of “PM education in the AI era”

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000052085.html
- anchor: #n1566997
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マネジメントソリューションズ、一般社団法人日本プロジェクトマネジメント協会、PROEVER®

Facts:
- Sept. 3 (Thu.) and 4 (Fri.), 2026
- 7 competency models
- July 2005

## A Halloween night run with a top prize of 100,000 yen! The 2nd Gアリ Night Relay Marathon in KOBE to be held on Oct. 29, 2026 (Thursday)!

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000232.000086732.html
- anchor: #n1566996
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社One Bright KOBE、RUN JOURNEY YANO SPORTS、GLION ARENA KOBE、TOTTEI

Facts:
- More than 500 runners
- General admission: 5,000 yen per person
- 3,000 yen for junior high school students and younger
- 120 teams

## Mecha Comic launches official note account to make discovering manga more accessible

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000675.000022277.html
- anchor: #n1566995
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社めちゃコミック、アムタス、note

Facts:
- Friday, July 17, 2026
- 20th anniversary of the service launch
- Service launched in 2006

## Focusing on the “post-bath-time commotion between parents and children”—new Body Lotion and revamped Body Milk from マー＆ミー ラッテ

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000702.000007954.html
- anchor: #n1566994
- Companies mentioned: クラシエ株式会社、マー＆ミー ラッテ

Facts:
- The survey found that 63.4% of mothers feel concerned or stressed about skincare after bathing
- “Skincare takes too much time” (62.7%)
- “My child runs away before skincare” (33.8%)
- “Skincare is a hassle” (32.8%)
- “The stickiness makes it hard to get my child dressed” (26.4%)

## For everyone who worries about their appearance: New book “Is It All About Looks?” goes on sale today!

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000981.000080658.html
- anchor: #n1566993
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クロスメディア・パブリッシング、クロスメディアグループ株式会社、Amazon、楽天ブックス、雑誌『anan』、『ゼクシィ』、H&M、TSUTAYA WAY ガーデンパーク和歌山店、TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE ららぽーとEXPOCITY、青山ブックセンター本店

Facts:
- List price: 1,760 yen (base price 1,600 yen + tax)
- B6 format / 208 pages / 1-color printing
- ISBN: 978-4-295-41230-4

## A makeup collection inspired by distinctive, special-feeling chocolate: FANCL to launch limited-quantity fall 2026 makeup

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001576.000017666.html
- anchor: #n1566992
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファンケル

Facts:
- Price (tax included): 3,184 yen–3,960 yen

## 【FANCL】A multipurpose lip serum for a variety of occasions: “Lip Serum Plumper” to launch in a limited quantity

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001577.000017666.html
- anchor: #n1566991
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファンケル

Facts:
- Price: 2,420 yen (tax included)

## ABEMA announces full lineup of free anime for summer 2026! All episodes of “You and I Are Polar Opposites” Season 2 and “Though I Am an Inept Villainess” to be streamed free during their broadcast seasons! More than 70 titles, including 32 available for the earliest streaming, to be broadcast free

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003595.000064643.html
- anchor: #n1566990
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、Animatica

Facts:
- More than 70 titles

## Women’s soccer legend Homare Sawa named special visiting professor at the Faculty of Business Administration at 京都産業大学!

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:07:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000161089.html
- anchor: #n1567002
- Companies mentioned: 京都産業大学、サッカー日本女子代表、FIFA

Facts:
- Education (curriculum) reforms planned for the next academic year (2027 academic year)
- Made her debut for Japan’s national team at age 15
- 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup

## Dance, connect, become one town. The Second Nakameguro Bon Odori Festival 2026 set for Aug. 29 (Saturday) and 30 (Sunday)

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:06:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000112994.html
- anchor: #n1567003
- Companies mentioned: 中目黒盆踊り大会実行委員会、ナカメエリアマネジメント

Facts:
- About 13,000 people attended over 2 days
- 全て1回200円で楽しめる子供向けの屋台ブース

## “IMART2026,” a borderless conference on manga IP, to be held

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:06:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000145029.html
- anchor: #n1567004
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人MANGA総合研究所、一般社団法人マンガナイト、森川ジョージ、アニメイト

Facts:
- About 70 speakers
- More than 25 talk sessions
- 3 categories: “Physical Bookstores,” “E-bookstores and Apps,” and “Markets and Events”

## 【JAF Kochi】A summer treat♪ JAF app coupons for use at the Milk Factory at Aguri Kubokawa roadside station now available!

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:05:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007254.000010088.html
- anchor: #n1567005
- Companies mentioned: JAF、一般社団法人日本自動車連盟、株式会社あぐり窪川

Facts:
- Available from July 1, 2026
- July 1–July 31

## Dole, whose motto is “Smile with fruit,” introduces Dole Muguっと Fruit Banana and Dole Muguっと Fruit Kiwi, fruit pouch ice treats to freeze and enjoy at home!

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:03:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000138.000086482.html
- anchor: #n1567007
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドール、ロッテ

Facts:
- Net weight: 70g
- Suggested retail price: 198 yen (tax included)
- July 20, 2026
- Operating revenue: 60.1 billion yen

## 【Lecture report】A consultant from Funai Research Institute Supply Chain Consulting spoke on “Recruiting truck drivers with a focus on the Tokai region” (hosted by 株式会社タイミー)

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:03:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001304.000059144.html
- anchor: #n1567006
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング、株式会社タイミー

Facts:
- Held on June 18, 2026
- 13:00 - 14:00
- Capital: 98 million yen

## 映画『仮面ライダーゼッツ さよならのミッション』×エレコム 映画オリジナルTシャツなどが当選するプレゼントキャンペーンを開催！

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:03:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001457.000026881.html
- anchor: #n1567008
- Companies mentioned: エレコム株式会社、仮面ライダーゼッツ

Facts:
- Opens July 24, 2026
- July 17–July 23, 2026
- Number of winners: 5

## “AI Miss Marine” Noa Ebizuka appears in SANYO’s “Umimonogatari Series Summer 2026” TV commercial

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:02:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000097252.html
- anchor: #n1567009
- Companies mentioned: AI model株式会社、株式会社三洋物産、株式会社三洋販売、SANYO

Facts:
- Nationwide broadcast begins July 13, 2026
- July 17–July 20, 2026 (Monday, national holiday [Marine Day])
- Special project ahead of Marine Day on July 20

## SMS to hold a study session and networking event on July 30, where attendees can consult directly with experts in disability employment

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:02:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000465.000013298.html
- anchor: #n1567010
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エス・エム・エス、厚生労働省、株式会社メイテック、株式会社ビズリーチ、株式会社Speee、The BRATs

Facts:
- The statutory employment rate for people with disabilities at private companies has risen from 2.5% to 2.7%
- Only 46.0% of companies have met the statutory employment rate
- The survey found that 72.6% of those in charge also handle other duties
- Only 35.0% said they had systems in place to receive advice and cooperation from inside and outside their companies
- Operates a shared services group of about 90 people, 90% of whom have mental or developmental disabilities
- Contributes to higher productivity across the company by carving out more than 500 types of work
- Capacity: 20 companies
- 76,000 registered users
- Capital: 2.55172 billion yen
- Number of employees: 4,660 on a consolidated basis

## A bottlenose dolphin calf has been born!

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:02:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000064514.html
- anchor: #n1567012
- Companies mentioned: 新江ノ島水族館、アクアワールド茨城県大洗水族館、小田急、FORESTY COFFEE

Facts:
- Length: 130.8 cm
- Weight: 28.0 kg
- Adults: ¥2,800
- High school students: 1,800 yen
- Elementary and junior high school students: 1,300 yen
- Children (age 3 and older): 900 yen

## How often does generative AI cite Wikipedia? Optyino.ai analyzes 42,689 AI responses; citation rate is 19.3%

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:02:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000124655.html
- anchor: #n1567011
- Companies mentioned: Optyino.ai、Copilot、Perplexity、Grok、Gemini、Claude、Google AIモード、Google AI Overview、ChatGPT

Facts:
- Wikipedia回答引用率（1件以上Wikipediaを引用した回答の割合）は19.3%でした。
- Wikipedia’s share of URLs was just 2.4%
- Copilot ranked highest at 36.5%
- Perplexity ranked lowest at 1.5%
- Wikipedia was cited in 29.9% of questions asking for an overview of a proper noun or concept
- For commercial recommendation and comparison questions, Wikipedia was cited in just 1 of 8,500 responses, for a citation rate of 0.0%
- Retail and IT: 62.3%
- Logistics and warehousing: 61.2%
- The top 10 items account for approximately 68.9% of the total.
- The Japanese-language version accounted for 84.3%.

## Dentsu Digital accelerates collaboration with Google in the AI field

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:02:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000275.000121065.html
- anchor: #n1567013
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社電通デジタル、Google、電通グローバルサービス、dentsu APAC

Facts:
- With 7,100 professionals with expertise in technology and data in India and the Philippines

## 灯白社 unveils original merchandise and online sales information for “Immersive Experience Event: Ultraman Story Dive Exhibition”

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:01:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000090.000074558.html
- anchor: #n1567014
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社灯白社、三菱地所株式会社、ぴあ株式会社、円谷プロ

Facts:
- 21 days, from July 27, 2026 (Monday) to August 16 (Sunday)
- Adults (junior high school students and older): Advance tickets, 2,300 yen
- Children (ages 4 to elementary school students): Advance tickets, 1,300 yen

## Up to 45% off deluxe Western-style rooms! The “Pair and Group Discount,” which makes one person’s fare effectively free when 3 people share a room, is available exclusively for sailings during the last week of August

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:01:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000115786.html
- anchor: #n1567015
- Companies mentioned: 太平洋フェリー株式会社、名古屋鉄道グループ

Facts:
- 1室 33,000円
- 1室 51,000円
- 1室 42,000円
- Nagoya ⇔ Sendai: 15,300 yen
- Nagoya ⇔ Tomakomai: 24,300 yen
- Sendai ⇔ Tomakomai: 18,400 yen

## There’s more to choosing furniture than “space efficiency.” CAGUUU announces its “Top 10 Popular Furniture” for the first half of 2026

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:00:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000148812.html
- anchor: #n1567016
- Companies mentioned: CAGUUU株式会社、CAGUUU、AXISU、Woody Prime Box、Woody Aura

Facts:
- Regular price (tax included): ¥76,590 and up
- Regular price (tax included): ¥39,290
- Regular price (tax included): ¥182,990 and up
- Regular price (tax included): ¥67,190
- Regular price (tax included): ¥93,090 and up
- Regular price (tax included): ¥85,690
- Regular price (tax included): ¥33,990 and up
- Regular price (tax included): ¥285,890 and up
- Regular price (tax included): ¥144,790 and up
- Regular price (tax included): ¥34,890
- A coupon for 3,000 yen off purchases totaling 50,000 yen or more
- Total 50,0

## Online houseplant store アンドプランツ launches official app to support the “days of growing” after bringing a plant home

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:00:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000048183.html
- anchor: #n1567017
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Domuz、AND PLANTS、アンドプランツ、AND FLOWER、アンドフラワー、ハナイチ

Facts:
- Launch date: Friday, July 17, 2026

## About 60% of return requests are made outside business hours. Exchanges preserve sales for about 1 in 4 returns—Recustomer publishes its first-half 2026 returns and exchanges report

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:00:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000046039.html
- anchor: #n1567018
- Companies mentioned: Recustomer株式会社

Facts:
- 61.1% of return requests are made outside weekday business hours of 9–18
- In apparel, 25.5% of returns are converted to exchanges
- 64.2% of return reasons involve a mismatch before purchase, such as size or appearance
- Approximately 17.9 million orders from January to June 2026
- Approximately 125,000 returns and exchanges

## Kyoto’s 2nd location, BURGER REVOLUTION Gion, opens July 18! A specialty restaurant serving premium Wagyu gourmet burgers in a refined space

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:00:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000186.000072408.html
- anchor: #n1567020
- Companies mentioned: Trailhead Global Holdings株式会社、株式会社バーガーレボリューション、BURGER REVOLUTION

Facts:
- 100% BLACK Wagyu (Japanese Black): 2,920 yen (tax included)
- 100% RED Wagyu (Japanese Brown / rare selection): 4,520 yen (tax included)
- 100% KOBE Beef: 5,120 yen (tax included)
- 100% BLACK Wagyu (Japanese Black): ¥2,080
- 100% RED Wagyu (Japanese Brown / rare selection): ¥3,680
- 100% KOBE Beef: ¥4,280
- Price: 1,780 yen (including tax)
- 11:00 〜 21:00
- 1st floor: 71.85㎡ (21.7 tsubo)

## The new brand concept is “Beautiful, without the guesswork.” Makeup brand ＫｉＳＳ undergoes a brand renewal, becoming a brand that guides customers on the shortest path to their ideal selves

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:00:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001091.000002194.html
- anchor: #n1567019
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社伊勢半、ＫｉＳＳ

Facts:
- A brand renewal will be implemented from ２０２６年７月
- Launching new products and shades across all ６ categories, including base makeup, mascara and eye makeup
- ¥2,000 (¥2,200 including tax)
- ￥２，３００（￥２，５３０ including tax)
- ￥１，５００（￥１，６５０ including tax）
- ¥1,300 (¥1,430 including tax)
- ￥１，６００（￥１，７６０ including tax）

## [Nagoya Takashimaya] First-ever limited-time shop for Inside 23, a project led by Kazuya Kamenashi

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:00:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000470.000047031.html
- anchor: #n1567021
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 ジェイアール東海高島屋、ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ

Facts:
- ■ Dates: July 29, 2026 (Wednesday)–August 11 (Tuesday, national holiday)
- ■ Location: Special Venue 1, 7th floor, ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ
- “T-shirt”: 19,800 yen each
- “Short-sleeve sweatshirt”: 24,200 yen each
- “Sweat shorts”: 25,300 yen each
- Customers who spend 33,000 yen or more, including tax, during the promotion (receipts cannot be combined) will receive 1 original shopping bag.

## [First in Japan*¹] Sheet mask featuring a “targeted ingredient delivery system” that pinpoints skin concerns

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:00:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000018297.html
- anchor: #n1567022
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クオリティファースト、ダーマレーザー

Facts:
- Complete your skincare in just “3 minutes”

## [GRAPHT] New apparel and accessories launch to mark the 6th anniversary of “Ghost of Tsushima”; available from July 17 at Tokyo Solamachi®, Tsushima, the game’s setting, and the official GRAPHT online store

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:00:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000162957.html
- anchor: #n1567023
- Companies mentioned: MSY株式会社、GRAPHT、ASOBI GRAPHT、Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

Facts:
- Ghost of Tsushima key visual printed T-shirt (M / L / XL), 4,400 yen including tax
- Ghost of Tsushima Jin Sakai embroidered-print hoodie (M / L / XL), 8,800 yen including tax
- Embroidered stickers (title logo / Jin Sakai / fox), 1,320 yen each including tax
- Ghost of Tsushima Mino ware rice bowl, 2,420 yen including tax
- Ghost of Tsushima Mino ware mug, 2,420 yen including tax
- The products will go on sale on Friday, July 17, 2026, marking the 6th anniversary of the game’s release.

## [Marking the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Seikatsu Club Co-op Toshi Seikatsu] Lecture to be held: “The World of Garbage You Think You Know”

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000761.000002456.html
- anchor: #n1567085
- Companies mentioned: 生活クラブ生活協同組合都市生活、生活クラブ事業連合生活協同組合連合会、マシンガンズ

Facts:
- 40th anniversary of the cooperative’s establishment
- Admission is 500 yen for adults
- First 300 people

## A summer of exciting experiences is back! “ディズニーストア Summer Festival,” a special event to enjoy the festive spirit, starts Friday, July 24!

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000775.000002021.html
- anchor: #n1567084
- Companies mentioned: ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン株式会社、ディズニーフラッグシップ東京、ディズニーストア、ディズニー公式オンラインストア

Facts:
- 990 yen
- 2,500 yen
- 3,000 yen
- 5,000 yen
- 10,000 yen
- 1,500 yen
- ¥3,500 each

## Special sponsor: ライフガード. Entries are now open for the regional tournaments of the official national tournament for “Initial D THE ARCADE,” the “Roadway Strongest Deciding Battle 4th”!

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000786.000016101.html
- anchor: #n1567083
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セガ フェイブ、ライフガード、株式会社チェリオジャパン、Porsche AG、Stellantis Europe S.p.A.、FCA Group Marketing S.p.A.

Facts:
- 7 locations nationwide
- Aug. 29, 2026
- March 28, 2027

## A collaboration between 劇場版『TOKYO MER～走る緊急救命室～CAPITAL CRISIS』 and BOOTVERSE has been announced! A support campaign, including novelty giveaways, will be held at 3 locations from July 24 to September 30!

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000787.000041970.html
- anchor: #n1567082
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タイトー、BOOTVERSE、劇場版『TOKYO MER～走る緊急救命室～CAPITAL CRISIS』

Facts:
- The event will be held from Friday, July 24, 2026.
- From July 24 (Fri.) to September 30 (Wed.), we will hold in-store campaigns, including novelty giveaways.*
- Get a pair of BOOTVERSE-exclusive socks with a 180-minute plan!
- Receive a visual card featuring an ER car design. (9 designs in total)

## [いわきFC] Selected for the FY 8 Reiwa project to promote growth in the sports industry, “Sports Complex Promotion Project (Community Development Partnership Support Project)”—launching the 2nd year of the pilot in earnest after signing a commissioned contract with the Japan Sports Agency

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000813.000054867.html
- anchor: #n1567081
- Companies mentioned: いわきFC、株式会社いわきスポーツクラブ、ユマニタス株式会社

Facts:
- A total of 387 people used the shuttle bus service for getting around
- We analyzed 94 responses
- The rate of visits to multiple locations among local fans (n=53)—the percentage who visited facilities other than the stadium—was 26.4% under normal circumstances
- 83.0% on the pilot days
- +56.6 pt
- 66.0% of respondents (n=94)
- 54.8% of the estimated total spending by all respondents
- Average time spent outside the stadium was 68.0 minutes under normal circumstances
- 98.6 minutes on the pilot days
- +45.1%
- Satisfaction: 90.4%
- Intention to continue using the service: 87.2%

## F&LC selected for the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index for the 2nd consecutive year

- Published: 2026-07-17T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000819.000049164.html
- anchor: #n1567080
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES、F&LC、FTSE Russell、GPIF