AI News 180m Report

2026-07-21 09:00–12:00 JST

967 received, 966 listed, 6 sources ・ Page 7 of 10

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 872 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 94 items from 4 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)(866)

Completion of a solar power demonstration using perovskite and other materials at Hishiike Retarding Basin (額田郡, 愛知県) — confirming the effectiveness of a new approach to introducing renewable energy using water infrastructure spaces

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Implementation period: July 1, 2025, to March 20, 2026
  • Even during a summer in which Nagoya recorded 52 extremely hot days

Companies mentioned:パシフィックコンサルタンツ株式会社、環境省、愛知県

Lean on Me launches the “Inclusive Employment Support Specialist,” a certification program for businesses

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • For more than 10 years, the company has worked in employment support and education for people with disabilities.
  • Approximately 2 hours of study
  • Approximately 5.5 hours of study
  • Capital: ¥313.8 million (including capital reserves)

Companies mentioned:Lean on Me、MBS、BS朝日、日経ビジネス、テレビ朝日、日本経済新聞、共同通信、内閣府

Outdoor baby care room “mamaro solana™” installed at イオンモール川口前川!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reached 900 installations in December 2025
  • Cumulative usage reached 1.6 million times

Companies mentioned:Trim株式会社、イオンモール川口前川

Baby care room “mamaro” installed at Yokkaichi City Library!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reached 900 installations in December 2025
  • Cumulative usage reached 1.6 million times
  • Height: 203cm
  • Width: 180cm
  • Depth: 90cm
  • Interior height: 190cm
  • Interior floor area: 1.28㎡

Companies mentioned:Trim株式会社

Teikoku Real Estate to exhibit at “Asset Consultation Fair,” an event for rental housing owners

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • To be held Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Mynavi PLACE (23rd floor of Kabukiza Tower)
  • 178 groups, totaling 232 people, attended
  • 157 individual consultations were held (an average of 7.7 per exhibiting company)
  • 74% of attendees were residents of Tokyo
  • 15% live in Kanagawa Prefecture
  • Owners with total assets of 100 million yen or more account for 67%

Companies mentioned:帝国不動産株式会社、株式会社オーナーズ・スタイル

[Chiba/Sodegaura] Exhibition to highlight the importance of peace

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Monday, Aug. 3, Reiwa 8
  • Through Aug. 20 (Thu.)
  • From 8:30
  • Original21時00分まで
  • Original15時00分まで
  • Original9時00分から閉館まで
  • The experience takes about 10 minutes
  • Through Aug. 6 (Thu.)
  • Original16時00分まで

Companies mentioned:袖ケ浦市、広島市、平和首長会議

Startups selected to participate in the Fukuoka Prefecture Startup Acceleration Program ISSIN 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 4 startups
  • 2 companies selected for the growth acceleration program for overseas expansion
  • More than 100 programs
  • More than 700 startup companies
  • $17 billion
  • About 2.5 trillion yen
  • 17 innovation districts

Companies mentioned:CIC Japan、CIC Catalyst APAC、グローバルコネクト福岡ネットワーク、九州電力株式会社、ineRobo株式会社、株式会社ORARE、コースタルリンク株式会社、ネクストインフラ株式会社

“It would have been difficult on our own”: Waste disposal companies explain why they chose solar power and joint purchasing, and the benefits

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The certification system for excellent industrial waste operators was launched in 2011

Companies mentioned:株式会社エンタープライズ山要、大阪商工会議所、大阪環境カウンセラー協会、株式会社エナーバンク

Free release of a guide to “Understand it all in 10 minutes! Why new sales efforts fail and how to succeed”|株式会社LDcube

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital

Companies mentioned:株式会社LDcube、UMU

Netstars joins Yokohama Chinatown’s premium gift certificate program

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Premium rate: 25%
  • Issue unit: 1 voucher (6,250 yen)
  • Purchase limit: 6 vouchers (30,000 yen)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ネットスターズ、横浜中華街発展会協同組合、株式会社デンソーウェーブ

“Rest Before Closing: A Grand Thank-You Festival” is underway at ギャラクシティ, a popular spot in 足立区! A lineup of special events awaits during summer vacation, including a kyogen performance by 野村萬斎

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A climbing wall 7.5 m high
  • Admission to the Maruchi Taiken Dome, normally 100 yen, is free

Companies mentioned:足立区、ギャラクシティ、野村萬斎

Signs exclusive Japanese sales agency agreement for the global-standard event architecture Creative Structures

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Operating in 60 countries worldwide
  • Number of employees: 308 (as of the end of June 2026)
  • Designed for wind speeds of up to 22 m/s
  • Operates in temperatures from -30°C to 70°C
  • “Azabudai Hills Summer Festival 2026”
  • Dates and times: Aug. 8, 2026 (Sat.) to Aug. 11 (Tue., holiday), 17:00–20:30

Companies mentioned:TSP太陽株式会社、Creative Structures、森ビル株式会社、麻布台ヒルズ自治会

The stars are the “kids cast.” A summer vacation experience of working: the “Yogibo Kids Summer Festival” will be held on Aug. 1 (Sat.) and 2 (Sun.), exclusively at Yogibo Store 御堂筋本町店.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 10% off all Yogibo products
  • We currently operate in 7 countries worldwide

Companies mentioned:株式会社Yogibo、REJECT、マウンテンライダーズ

Taking Toyama craftsmanship to the world through sakeware

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Goes on sale starting July 21, 2026
  • 2 types of tumblers: 9,800 yen each
  • Guinomi sake cup: 6,000 yen

Companies mentioned:若鶴酒造株式会社、三郎丸蒸留所、モメンタムファクトリー・Orii、Orii

[SwitchBot] AI partner robot “KATA Friends” to hold hands-on event at ヨドバシカメラ Multimedia Kichijoji store on July 25 and 26

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Device price: 129,800 yen (tax included)
  • Kurashi Plan: ¥1,980/month and up (Lite Plan)
  • Popularity Award (1 winner): Amazon gift card worth 5,000 yen
  • Prize B (3 winners): Amazon gift card worth 1,000 yen

Companies mentioned:SWITCHBOT株式会社、ヨドバシカメラ、Amazon、楽天市場、ヤフー

SPACECOOL to exhibit at “Resona EXPO Re:Future,” an Expo legacy event

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Heat shielding rate: 80%
  • Outdoor temperature: 25°C
  • Humidity: 61%

Companies mentioned:SPACECOOL株式会社、りそな銀行、一般財団法人カケンテストセンター

[NECネッツエスアイ] Signs strategic partnership with U.S.-based TinyFish to pursue business in the data bank domain for AI and AI agents

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: 2024

Companies mentioned:NECネッツエスアイ株式会社、TinyFish, Inc.、TinySonae

広済堂ライフウェル to open new funeral home in Mitaka, Tokyo; “東京博善のお葬式 三鷹ホール” opens July 26

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 26, 2026
  • 50.3%

Companies mentioned:株式会社広済堂ホールディングス、広済堂ライフウェル、東京博善

Joint receipt of the “Interbusiness Collaboration Award” at the 1st Japan Logistics Awards

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reduced CO₂ emissions by 71%
  • Reduction: 149.5t-CO2
  • Reduced truck drivers’ driving time by 85.7%

Companies mentioned:MNインターファッション株式会社、豊島株式会社、株式会社ヤギ、関光ロジNEXT株式会社、東京九州フェリー株式会社、日鉄物産、三井物産アイ・ファッション

名古屋驛麵通り supports people aged 22 and under this summer with its “U22 Support Discount”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Age 22 and under
  • July 21, 2026 (Tue.) to Aug. 31 (Mon.)
  • June 22, 2026 (Mon.) to Aug. 30 (Sun.)

Companies mentioned:ジェイアール東海フードサービス株式会社、名古屋・驛麺通り

How much for a complete summer look styled with SALE items? [オシャレウォーカー]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Every look can be put together for under 6,000 yen.
  • osharewalker regularly sells around 3,000 items, primarily original products.

Companies mentioned:株式会社mighty、osharewalker、n'OrLABEL、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、au PAY マーケット、ZOZOTOWN、SHOPLIST、Amazon、Instagram、X

Original【ワカモノリサーチ調査】令和の現役高校生に聞いた!変えて欲しい校則ランキング 1位はやはり●●●の使用!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 68.0% answered “Yes”
  • 32.0% answered “No”
  • “Using smartphones at school” (23.3%)
  • “Makeup” (16.1%)
  • “Hairstyles and hair color” (13.5%)
  • “Piercings” (4.7%)
  • “Commuting to and from school in tracksuits” (4.5%)
  • 831 valid responses

Companies mentioned:株式会社ワカモノリサーチ

DTS and グランセキュノロジー partner, with ASRM service “Mitokude” at the core

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Insurance EXPO 2026,” scheduled for July 23, 2026 (Thu.)

Companies mentioned:株式会社DTS、グランセキュノロジー株式会社、Mitokude

[山形プリン] Feel like you’re in a retro cafe! An extravagantly indulgent shaved ice inspired by pudding à la mode will be available for a limited time exclusively at the main store cafe, starting July 25, 2026 (Sat.).

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Available for a limited time from July 25, 2026 (Sat.) to Aug. 30 (Sun.)
  • Retail price: 1,430 yen (tax included)
  • Original1日10食限定

Companies mentioned:株式会社古窯ホールディングス、株式会社YSコーポレーション、山形プリン、株式会社明友

“DXでんわ” wins the top “Leader” award in the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Retention rate: 99.2%

Companies mentioned:メディアリンク株式会社、アイティクラウド株式会社、ITreview

コアラマットレス’s hotel-specific model makes its Kansai debut! 18th Hotel Restaurant Show & FOODEX JAPAN in Kansai 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 91% of users gave it 4 stars or higher
  • More than 71% of those users gave it 5 stars
  • 120-day trial
  • Donated more than 1.5 million Australian dollars

Companies mentioned:コアラマットレス、コアラジェイピー株式会社、世界自然保護基金(WWF)、マイベスト、オーストラリア証券取引所(ASX)、1% FOR THE PLANET

Recruitment interview “attraction” is about more than promoting the company: listening carefully to candidates and building mutual understanding are essential

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A survey of 275 men and women nationwide
  • 80.7% of candidates have “must-have conditions” beyond compensation
  • 56.3% were concerned before the selection process about whether their must-have conditions could be met
  • In-depth listening by companies resolved the concerns of 88.5% of candidates
  • 41.2% of candidates said that, in the end, there was only 1 company where mutual understanding was achieved: the company they decided to join
  • Capital: 237 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社リブセンス、batonn

Originalとろけるクレープの MOMI&TOY'S は、フランス・ベル社の Kiri®とコラボした、アイスクレープ2種を期間限定で販売します

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 820 yen (tax included)
  • July 27, 2026 (Mon.)–August 16, 2026 (Sun.)
  • 62 stores (as of June 30, 2026)

Companies mentioned:MOMI&TOY'S、フランス・ベル社、Kiri®、株式会社アルテゴ、株式会社JFLAホールディングス、キリ クリームチーズ、キリ クリーミーポーション、ベルジャポン、CrepesFamilia、BAGEL & BAGEL

[From 19:00 on July 30 (Thu.)] Voice training webinar for VTubers/V-livers

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Worked as a corporate VTuber with more than 1 million subscribers
  • From 19:00 on July 30, 2026 (Thu.)
  • Has supported more than 1000 VTubers in total

Companies mentioned:株式会社uyet、株式会社レーベルクラッチ

Stargazing event for elementary school students and parents to be held in 舞鶴市 on Aug. 22

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The event is open to 30 elementary school students and their guardians
  • On Saturday, Aug. 22, Reiwa 8
  • Date and time: Saturday, Aug. 22, Reiwa 8, 19:30–21

Companies mentioned:舞鶴市、舞鶴市加佐公民館、舞鶴天文同好会、由良川小学校

Signs an agreement with Hiroshima Prefecture and 三次市 on promoting the “My Bottle Project”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • With a mission to eliminate 3 billion disposable plastic bottles

Companies mentioned:ウォータースタンド株式会社、三次市

[CANMAKE TOKYO] Special sponsorship confirmed for “Ojamajo Doremi Magical Drone Show 2026 ~Motto! Pirika Pirilala♪ Birthday Night~,” with Muchipuru Tint lighting up the night sky!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1,000 drones light up the night sky
  • Regular ticket: ¥2,800 advance
  • Bundle ticket: ¥4,800 advance

Companies mentioned:CANMAKE、キャンメイク、株式会社井田ラボラトリーズ、東映デジマ株式会社、株式会社ドローンショー・ジャパン、東映アニメーション株式会社

“Enjoy chestnuts just as they are.” Made with only chestnuts and sugar, with no preservatives, flavorings or dairy products: “Kuri Kiwami (Kurikinton Mont Blanc)” launches exclusively at Okamedo’s traditional-house café

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 2,300 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社お亀堂、熊本県産ブランド和栗「美玖里」

Wins contract for TMAH plant for semiconductor manufacturing in South Korea <English follows>

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Plans to increase current TMAH production capacity by 50% in the future
  • Scheduled for completion in fiscal 2027

Companies mentioned:東洋エンジニアリング株式会社、Toyo Engineering Korea Limited、株式会社トクヤマ、ロッテケミカル株式会社、韓徳化学株式会社、HANTOK CHEMICALS CO., LTD.

いい生活 assists 国土交通省 with its “Support for the Introduction and Use of Digital Technologies and Services to Promote DX in the Real Estate Sector (Demonstration Project)”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: ¥628,411,540 (as of the end of March 2026)

Companies mentioned:いい生活、国土交通省、デジタル庁

Rolls out the first brand communication campaign themed on its corporate message, “Care for people, create places,” starting July 20

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting June 1, 2026
  • As the vision it aims to achieve by 2035
  • Rollout begins July 20

Companies mentioned:株式会社オカムラ、日本テレビ、TBS、テレビ東京、毎日放送、関西テレビ、TVer、Netflix、YouTube、JR東日本、東京メトロ、X、Facebook、Instagram、Google

Exhibiting at “IPROS AI 2026 Summer”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Surpasses 600,000 paying users

Companies mentioned:One人事株式会社、株式会社イプロス

住友林業ホームテック adopts “MyTalent Platform” to enable AI-native hiring and fully launch talent pool recruitment

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Securities code: 330A

Companies mentioned:住友林業ホームテック、株式会社TalentX、住友林業グループ

Featuring マツオヒロミ, who depicts retro-modern women, and 七原しえ, who creates intricate Japanese worlds! “Illustration No. 251” goes on sale July 21

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Specifications: A4 variant, 118 pages
  • Price: ¥1,700 plus tax
  • JAN: 4912016790966

Companies mentioned:株式会社玄光社、マツオヒロミ、七原しえ、IC4DESIGN、スワロフスキー、アンネ・ヴァスコ、マジック:ザ・ギャザリング

Original書籍『作って覚えるAfter Effects! 楽しいAeの教科書』I・II巻同時発売! 2冊同時購入の方にはお得な特典も

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • To be released on July 28, 2026
  • List price: ¥3,500 plus tax
  • B5 format, 240 pages
  • B5 format, 192 pages

Companies mentioned:株式会社玄光社、After Effects、illustrator、Blender、Amazon

Full-scale operation of “Skypod®” and “Shuttle & Server®” begins at Mitsubishi Shokuhin’s Soka FSDC

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Number of BINs: approximately 10,182
  • Number of robots: 44
  • Number of stations: 3
  • Number of lanes: 6
  • Number of cases: 7,488

Companies mentioned:三菱食品株式会社、株式会社IHI物流産業システム、Exotec Nihon株式会社、Exotec SAS

辻󠄀・本郷ファミリーオフィス株式会社 launches its “Family Office Advisory Service” for affluent individuals and corporate owners!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Operates more than 80 locations, one of Japan’s largest networks
  • Has more than 20,000 advisory clients
  • Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Kinsho) No. 3512

Companies mentioned:辻・本郷 税理士法人、辻・本郷 ファミリーオフィス株式会社、日本投資顧問業協会

Jointly wins the “Interbusiness Collaboration Award” at the 1st Japan Logistics Awards

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reduced CO₂ emissions by 71%
  • Reduction: 149.5t-CO2
  • Reduced truck drivers’ driving time by 85.7%

Companies mentioned:豊島株式会社、MNインターファッション株式会社、株式会社ヤギ、関光ロジNEXT株式会社、東京九州フェリー株式会社、一般社団法人日本物流団体連合会

[July 29 event] Still time to apply for October this fiscal year! A last-minute opportunity! Seminar on preparing for Health and Productivity Management Organization certification

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The “Health and Productivity Management Organization 2026” certification was awarded to 26,481 companies nationwide
  • Up 3,285 companies year on year
  • Number of employees: 261

Companies mentioned:株式会社スリーエーコンサルティング、日本マーケティングリサーチ機構

電子学園 signs a comprehensive partnership agreement with 墨田区 and 株式会社INS to promote esports

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 9, 2026

Companies mentioned:学校法人電子学園、情報経営イノベーション専門職大学、iU、墨田区、株式会社INS、INSOMNIA

Wacom launches a campaign offering 20% off rental fees, letting customers try products at home or work before buying

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 150 countries and regions worldwide

Companies mentioned:株式会社ワコム、レンティオ株式会社

Easy-to-use “slide generation” service update significantly reduces text misalignment in PowerPoint exports

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

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

Companies mentioned:株式会社ナレッジセンス、OpenAI

Report on the results of “自治体総合フェア2026”—9,520 visitors over 3 days. Two featured seminars available in the archive for a limited time

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Visitor count (total for 3 days)
  • Number of exhibitors

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人日本経営協会、株式会社雨風太陽、合同会社LOCUS BRiDGE

[Event] Yoyogi Animation Group, formed through the integration of 4 companies, charts a new era of entertainment growth

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Business integration of 4 companies
  • August 18, 2026
  • About 70 companies gather

Companies mentioned:株式会社ストライク、株式会社ストライクグループ、Yoyogi Animation Group、ASOBIGOD、ソフトバンクグループ、ソフトバンク・ビジョン・ファンド、グロービス・キャピタル・パートナーズ、株式会社ウタイテ、クラタホールディングス、森ビル株式会社、特定非営利活動法人インデペンデンツクラブ、日本ベンチャーキャピタル協会

A new variety joins Inaba Pet Food’s “CIAO Dashi Soup Variety, 24 bags” for cats!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 40g × 24 bags

Companies mentioned:いなばペットフード株式会社、いなば食品株式会社

Original【楽天お買い物マラソンセールキャンペーン!】楽天3冠達成のダブルファンが、真夏ドライブの後部座席を快適に。エアコン効率をサポートする車載サーキュレーターで"賢く節約"という新提案。

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Has earned high ratings of 4.6 or higher in customer reviews
  • The headrest double fan has a maximum power consumption of just 10W
  • Original楽天お買い物マラソン開催期間: 7月19日(金)20:00

Companies mentioned:三金商事株式会社、楽天

[BUYMA] Accelerating efforts to ensure safety and security! Adds 6 popular brands, including STONE ISLAND and BAOBAO ISSEY MIYAKE, to the list of brands eligible for authentication

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 240,000 personal shoppers (sellers) living around the world
  • Membership surpasses 12.01 million
  • More than 20,000 brands available

Companies mentioned:BUYMA、STONE ISLAND、Y-3、BAOBAO ISSEY MIYAKE、POLO RALPH LAUREN、LAUREN RALPH LAUREN、MAX&Co.、株式会社エニグモ

New golf shoes: “ZSP-BITER LIGHT MAGICLACE®”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Goes on sale Aug. 8

Companies mentioned:ブリヂストンスポーツ株式会社、㈱ツインズ

ティファール launches the long-awaited “Stainless Egg Roaster Cover,” a lid made specifically for its egg roaster!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Suggested retail price (tax included)*: ¥5,148
  • Product dimensions (W × D × H): approx. 170 × 78 × 222 mm
  • Product weight: approx. 310g

Companies mentioned:ティファール、株式会社グループセブジャパン、博報堂Gravity、PACommunication

Tatsumi Shokai adopts MOVO Vista at 15 locations, balancing compliance with legal revisions and work standardization

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Adopts MOVO Vista at 15 locations
  • Evaluated UI/UX and operational suitability with around 100 employees

Companies mentioned:株式会社Hacobu、株式会社辰巳商会、MOVO Vista

[30 consecutive periods] Website translation tool “shutto翻訳” wins the top “Leader” award in the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Leader” award for 30 consecutive periods
  • Approximately 160,000 reviews
  • Implementation in as little as 3 minutes
  • Capital: 10 million yen
  • Number of employees: 48
  • 246 employees on a consolidated basis

Companies mentioned:e-365株式会社、ITreview、shutto翻訳、さぶみっと!

Forval awarded contract for 宮崎県's Overseas Business Support Desk (ASEAN) operations

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Promoting initiatives based on the “宮崎県 Comprehensive Plan 2023”
  • Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard: 8275
  • Established: September 18, 1980 (Showa 55).

Companies mentioned:株式会社フォーバル、宮崎県、JETRO

Cost-effective and time-efficient, while also supporting mental well-being: Employee cafeteria to begin serving “hot vegetable smoothies” made with circularly grown produce from 八ヶ岳農業大学校 in late July

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Facts

  • Extreme heat days, with highs of 40°C or above, forecast
  • 61.3% of men and women in their 20s to 40s say they “feel confused or anxious when shopping”
  • The share of people who “feel stressed or tired when choosing products while shopping” reached 54.0%
  • Easy-to-pick-up drink prices (from 390 yen)

Companies mentioned:ボンディッシュ株式会社、八ヶ岳農業大学校、株式会社マイベスト

Three Shake to host “AIを紡ぐ者たち #2” event

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Facts

  • Date and time: July 23, 2026 (Thursday), 19:30–20:30
  • Originalイベントの受付時間は 19:00から19:30 までとなります。

Companies mentioned:株式会社スリーシェイク、Google、AWS、Kubernetes、Reckoner、Relance、Securify

Bywill supports Bandai Namco HD’s decarbonization initiatives, helping procure 10 million kWh of environmental value toward achieving net-zero CO2 emissions at amusement facilities

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Facts

  • 10 million kWh per year
  • Net-zero emissions in 2050
  • 50% reduction by 2030

Companies mentioned:株式会社バイウィル、株式会社バンダイナムコホールディングス、株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス

H BEAUTY&YOUTH unveils original suits — proposing new ways to dress that bridge casual and formal styles —

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Facts

  • Price: 159,500 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 26,950 yen (tax included)
  • Our largest-ever 3-story floor, covering approximately 1,300㎡

Companies mentioned:H BEAUTY&YOUTH、株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ、Loro Piana、ラバット、バルベリス・カノニコ、Vitale Barberis Canonico、LOVAT

Hang it up for easy carrying! “Pastool Go Out All-in-One Travel Hook” launches July 21

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社コジット

Original【ニューエラ】炎天下で観光客を案内する人力車の俥夫の“隠れた暑熱リスク”に着目し、浅草で帽子提供を実施

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Facts

  • 72.9°C without a hat
  • 35.3°C when wearing a hat
  • A difference of 39.2°C

Companies mentioned:ニューエラ、福ろう屋、株式会社n-amaze、武蔵野美術大学

[紀ノ国屋] “Summer Vacation Lunch at Home” feature, exclusive to the official online store

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Facts

  • Made with 100% domestically produced wheat

Companies mentioned:紀ノ国屋、ルーローハン、三輪素麺

From watermelon babblets that are delicious “all the way down to the rind” to new “salt watermelon” candies: all 3 varieties in PAPABUBBLE’s watermelon series launch July 23

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Facts

  • Watermelon Mix BAG, tax-included price: 740 yen
  • Watermelon Lollipop, tax-included price: 840 yen
  • Watermelon Babblets, tax-included price: 690 yen
  • PAPABUBBLE was founded in Barcelona in 2003

Companies mentioned:株式会社PAPABUBBLE、Craft Candy Theater

Dizzy’s limited color version from “GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2” to appear exclusively at the event

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Made-to-order sales limited to 5 figures
  • July 26, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社プライム1スタジオ、GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2

“Escapade en France N° 1,” a taste of summer in the Basque Country, to be held at レ・コパン ドゥ ドミニク・ブシェ in Ginza

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Facts

  • Lunch and dinner set menu: 10,000 yen / 6 courses
  • Lunch (3 varieties), 60ml: 4,400 yen
  • Dinner (4 varieties), 60ml: 5,500 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社焼肉坂井ホールディングス、株式会社DBT、レ・コパン ドゥ ドミニク・ブシェ、ドミニク・ブシェ トーキョー

[Case study] Onward Holdings expands Backlog company-wide, starting with factory DX, creating an information platform used by approximately 800 users

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 800 users

Companies mentioned:株式会社ヌーラボ、株式会社オンワードホールディングス、株式会社オンワード樫山、オンワードパーソナルスタイル、KASHIYAMA

[YUGEN Gallery] Solo exhibition by glass artist 袁方洲 set for September and October 2026!

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Facts

  • Starting Sept. 12, 2026 (Sat.)

Companies mentioned:YUGEN Gallery、株式会社ジーン

Original走りに「JOY」を与える、新たなランニングシューズadidas・アルペン限定モデル「HYPERBOOST RUN」8/1(土)発売全国4か所で豪華ゲストを起用した試走イベントも開催

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Facts

  • 19,800 yen, tax included
  • Sales: 268.6 billion yen
  • Ordinary profit: 10.4 billion yen

Companies mentioned:adidas、アルペン、株式会社アルペン

Original今年で3年目「あなたのミツカン自由研究募集キャンペーン」開催!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Now in its 3rd year
  • July 21, 2026 (Tuesday)–September 30 (Wednesday)
  • Valid through the end of March 2027

Companies mentioned:ミツカングループ、ミツカン、キッザニア東京、MIZKAN MUSEUM

Original東急不動産の再エネ100%植物工場産レタス大手コンビニチェーンへ販路拡大

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Facts

  • Lawson stores in the Kinki and Chugoku-Shikoku*¹ regions (approximately 2,400 stores)
  • Some stores in Osaka, Kyoto and Nara prefectures with Machikado Chubo kitchens (approximately 160 stores)
  • Production capacity: approximately 30,000 heads of lettuce per day
  • We have sold 793t of plant-factory-grown lettuce annually to date.
  • “Frilly Lettuce and Chicken Tatsuta Burger” (437 yen, tax included)
  • “Thick-Cut Cutlet & Frilly Lettuce Sandwich” (505 yen, tax included)

Companies mentioned:東急不動産株式会社、株式会社Green Factory TFK、株式会社ローソン

Nijigen no Mori enters its 10th year, bringing popular goods, new products and special missions together in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo: “ニジゲンノモリ POPUPストア in Annex Aoyama”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 10th anniversary of opening
  • A special 9-day event
  • August 8 (Saturday) to 16 (Sunday), 2026

Companies mentioned:ニジゲンノモリ、NARUTO&BORUTO 忍里、ドラゴンクエスト アイランド、ゴジラ迎撃作戦、クレヨンしんちゃんアドベンチャーパーク、進撃の巨人、臼井儀人、双葉社、シンエイ、テレビ朝日、ADK、岸本斉史、集英社、テレビ東京、ぴえろ、ARMOR PROJECT、BIRD STUDIO、SQUARE ENIX、諫山創、講談社、Binary Haze Interactive

Turn a block-built car into a remote-control car! The “Gakken New Blocks Transform! Dream Remote-Control Car” is here—fun to build, even more fun to drive

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 6,578 yen, tax included
  • For ages 4 and up
  • Launching July 21, 2026
  • TOKYO Toy Show 2026

Companies mentioned:日本出版販売株式会社、株式会社学研ステイフル、楽天、Yahoo!ショップ

docomo becomes official partner for すとぷり’s 10th anniversary! Commemorative campaign offering prizes including tickets to the Tokyo show starts July 19 (Sunday)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Coupons worth up to 25,000 yen
  • A total of 2,700 winners
  • Number of winners: 5 pairs (10 people)
  • Number of winners: 10 people
  • Starts July 19, 2026 (Sunday)
  • Starting Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社STPR、株式会社NTTドコモ、すとぷり、Lemino、dポイントクラブアプリ、d払いアプリ

Employee of アイエスエフネットベネフィット appointed inaugural chair of 豊橋市就労系サービス事業所連絡会

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Facts

  • A total of 83 facilities currently participate.
  • Type A continuous employment support (14 facilities)
  • Type B continuous employment support (55 facilities)
  • Employment transition support (14 facilities)

Companies mentioned:アイエスエフネットベネフィット、豊橋市就労系サービス事業所連絡会

Original全国35か所のリゾートホテル「休暇村」で“旅フォト”を大募集! 「休暇村フォトコンテスト2026」を7月17日より開催 ~入賞者には、休暇村宿泊券や近江牛など豪華賞品を贈呈!~

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original「休暇村フォトコンテスト2026」
  • Starts Friday, July 17
  • Friday, July 17–Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:一般財団法人休暇村協会、日本旅行写真家協会、フォトコン、CAPA、キーコーヒー、キリンビール、コカ・コーラ、日本食研、アサヒビール、アース製薬、西川ふとん

From contract management to contract utilization: LegalOn expands its contract management capabilities to help users leverage contract data for decision-making and next steps

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Survey of 880 LegalOn users
  • “Work is overly dependent on individuals” — 40.0%
  • “Knowledge is not being fully utilized” — 36.6%
  • The number of companies worldwide that have paid subscriptions to Professional AI surpassed 8,500 as of the end of March 2026.
  • Capital and other funds: 20.15 billion yen (including capital reserves and other funds)

Companies mentioned:株式会社LegalOn Technologies、LegalOn

[いわきFC] いわきFC signs business partner agreement with 株式会社関電工 東北支店.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting with the 2026/27 season

Companies mentioned:いわきFC、株式会社関電工、株式会社関電工 東北支店

An online seminar on “Preconception Care and Life Design” was held for employees of 株式会社CIJ.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Regarding preconception care, 88.9 reported changes after the seminar in their understanding of the content and its importance, as well as in their awareness of taking action.

Companies mentioned:株式会社CIJ、住友生命保険相互会社、株式会社ファミワン、小田急電鉄、TBS厚生会、大成建設、NTT、講談社、神奈川県横須賀市、東京都世田谷区、広島県三原市、群馬県邑楽町、茨城県、奈良県、山梨県

Education startup NIJIN selected for the “GSAP” AI course, an overseas expansion support program by ジェトロ and 内閣府.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • It has grown into one of Japan’s largest learning communities, with more than 900 children nationwide.
  • It operates 13 businesses, including the “授業てらす” community for teachers and education events.
  • A total of 62 companies (71 companies cumulatively) were selected across all courses for fiscal 2026.
  • More than 300 applications were submitted to existing U.S. programs.
  • The selection rate is below 10%.
  • It has produced 18 unicorn companies.
  • More than 1,600 entrepreneurs are part of the community.

Companies mentioned:株式会社NIJIN、ジェトロ、内閣府、スタンフォード大学、StartX

Notice of a new account opening campaign for NURO 光 customers.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting Monday, July 27, 2026

Companies mentioned:ソニー銀行株式会社、ソニーネットワークコミュニケーションズ株式会社、ソニーグループ

Exclusive to 「かぞくのおさいふ」 members! A campaign is being held offering 2,500 yen to 1,200 winners selected by lottery when they add at least 5,000 yen during the campaign period♪

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Add at least 5,000 yen
  • 2,500 yen for 1,200 winners
  • 2,500 yen giveaway

Companies mentioned:三井住友カード株式会社、「かぞくのおさいふ」

<A.P.C.> “A.P.C.VINTAGE Project” vol.5: A.P.C. items collected from customers will be resold for a limited time at the Takanawa and Yokohama stores. Past A.P.C. garments will also be collected at select stores.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • From Friday, July 24, 2026, through Sunday, August 16.
  • Originalお1人様3点までご利用が可能です
  • Tops (T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, etc.): 500 points
  • Outerwear (coats, jackets, blousons): 3,000 points

Companies mentioned:A.P.C.、株式会社ルックホールディングス、ニュウマン高輪、ニュウマン横浜

“Kiichi-Supervised Cold Kitakata Ramen, Salt Flavor,” a famous Kitakata ramen shop’s specialty, goes on sale in 6 Tohoku prefectures starting Tuesday, July 21.

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Facts

  • A total of 1,491 Seven-Eleven stores in the 6 Tohoku prefectures
  • Price: 560 yen
  • 604.80 yen, tax included

Companies mentioned:株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、喜多方ラーメン 喜一

New products in the “ごはんシリーズ” line arrive for fall and winter — on sale nationwide starting Thursday, August 6, 2026.

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Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:丸美屋食品工業株式会社

“Add Vegetables <Minestrone>” and “Add Vegetables <Curry Soup>” — on sale nationwide starting Thursday, August 20, 2026.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3.7 g of dietary fiber
  • 110 kcal
  • 4.0 g of dietary fiber
  • 101 kcal
  • Original1日あたりの野菜摂取目標量は350g

Companies mentioned:丸美屋食品工業株式会社

Consumer trust starts with “accurate labeling”!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Monday, September 14, Reiwa 8, 13:30–16:30
  • Capacity: First 500 applicants
  • Applications are open from July 22 through September 9.

Companies mentioned:京都府、日本消費生活アドバイザー・コンサルタント・相談員協会

“Caregiving can begin suddenly one day”: ダスキン ヘルスレント steps up communications encouraging people to prepare for future care needs and tackle “unprepared caregiving.”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 7割 of people with caregiving experience were facing caregiving without having made any preparations.
  • About 100,000 people leave their jobs each year to care for or nurse family members.

Companies mentioned:ダスキン、ヘルスレント、北斗の拳

Original【お得な7日間】人気のからあげ定食4品が160円引き!からやま「夏の感謝祭」2026年7月24日(金)~7月30日(木)に開催

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original単品のからあげ2種は1個110円(税込121円)
  • 803 stores in Japan and overseas

Companies mentioned:からやま、アークランドサービスホールディングス株式会社、エバーアクション株式会社、かつや、マンゴツリー

[Held July 29] How can accommodation providers increase inbound reservations in the AI era? An explanation of everything from using Googleマップ to strengthening direct bookings.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Wednesday, July 29
  • 13:00〜14:00
  • Connected to 32 websites, including the company’s own website

Companies mentioned:株式会社mov、Lighthouse、Googleマップ、口コミコム、訪日ラボ、tripla株式会社

COMORIVER (コモリバ) collaborates with Tokigawa Town craft brewery “Teenage Brewing.” A “stay with craft beer” plan lets guests visit the brewery and choose their own beer.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Growler (capacity: 128 ounces = 3,785 ml
  • Growler (capacity: 128 ounces = 3,785 ml / about 8–10 servings of beer
  • Shared taxi fare: 550 yen one way

Companies mentioned:COMORIVER、コモリバ、Teenage Brewing、株式会社温泉道場、ONDOホールディングス、Kii company、さかなと、埼玉武蔵ヒートベアーズ

Report on the greeting campaign conducted by Gordie (July 2026)

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Schools where the greeting campaign was held (6 schools)

Companies mentioned:沖縄バスケットボール株式会社、キングス

Sponsorship of 横浜市’s participation in GREEN×EXPO 2027 — implementing an energy-circulation system at the venue using the environmental value of e-methane and high-efficiency fuel cells.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • High-efficiency fuel cells with a power generation efficiency of 63%
  • From March 19 to September 26, 2027
  • July 21, 2026

Companies mentioned:東京ガス株式会社、東京ガスエコモ株式会社、東京ガス横浜中央エネルギー株式会社、東京ガスライフバル澤井株式会社、横浜市

[NURO 光 × Sony Bank] Joint new account opening campaign

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 100,000 yen or more
  • 70 people
  • ¥10,000 in cash

Companies mentioned:ソニーネットワークコミュニケーションズ株式会社、ソニー銀行株式会社、NURO 光、Sony Bank WALLET、ソニーグループ

The 4th “Ota × Ishii Dera Love Talk Live” is set for Wednesday, August 19!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 3,500 yen (tax included, all seats reserved)
  • Admission is charged for ages 5 and older. Children 4 and under may watch for free while seated on a guardian’s lap (a ticket is required if a seat is needed).

Companies mentioned:CBCテレビ、爆笑問題、清水ミチコ

A new “one-touch apron” that you can put on in 1 second by simply unfolding and slipping it on, cutting down the time spent tying troublesome strings!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • From late July 2026
  • The main unit weighs about 50 g.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ニトリ、ニトリ

The official online store has launched for the hugely popular creator 可哀想に!, who created “おぱんちゅうさぎ” and “んぽちゃむ”!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The combined number of followers across the creator’s social media accounts has now surpassed about 4.3 million.
  • Original「おぱんちゅうさぎ」「んぽちゃむ」のアイテム約200点を取り揃えました
  • The first customers to purchase products worth at least 2,200 yen (tax included) will receive...

Companies mentioned:株式会社SKIYAKI、可哀想に!

[Nagoya Takashimaya] The must-visit strawberry sweets specialty shop VERY RUBY CUT joins 〈アムール・デュ・ガトー〉 with a limited-edition new assortment and extra-thick butter sandwiches filled with pistachio butter.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative sales have surpassed 4.5 million units.
  • [Price] 2,484 yen (2,300 yen before tax)
  • [Price] 5 pieces: 1,274 yen (1,180 yen before tax)
  • [Price] 4 pieces: 1,350 yen (1,250 yen before tax)
  • [Price] 4 pieces: 1,274 yen (1,180 yen before tax)
  • [Price] 5 pieces: 1,350 yen (1,250 yen before tax)
  • [Price] 3 pieces: 1,728 yen (1,600 yen before tax)
  • [Price] 3 pieces: 1,620 yen (1,500 yen before tax)
  • [Price] 2,376 yen for a pack of 5 (list price: 2,200 yen)

Companies mentioned:株式会社グレープストーン、VERY RUBY CUT、ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ、アムール・デュ・ガトー

[オークラ千葉ホテル] “Tokunaga Yuki & Aoyama Shin Early Christmas Dinner Show 2026” to be held on Nov. 29

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 25th anniversary of the hotel’s opening
  • 15,000 yen (reserved seating; same price for all seats)

Companies mentioned:オークラ千葉ホテル、株式会社オークラ ニッコー ホテルマネジメント、テイチクエンタテインメント、芸映、日本作曲家協会、フジテレビ、テレビ東京、NHK、日本レコード大賞、日本作詩大賞、オリコン、劇団☆新感線、山田洋次

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