AI News 180m Report

2026-07-21 12:00–15:00 JST

735 received, 735 listed, 6 sources ・ Page 1 of 8

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 573 items from 3 sources; Taiwan, 162 items from 3 sources.

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

Japan | PR TIMES（550）

クレスコ expands AI-driven development companywide

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Achieve consolidated sales of 100 billion yen in 2030
  • Expand AI-driven development companywide in fiscal 2026

Companies mentioned：クレスコ、Trust Code Hub

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The popular annual Salomon EXCLUSIVE collection returns this season from URBAN RESEARCH

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥19,800 (tax included)
  • Reservations open online starting July 17 (Fri.)
  • Scheduled for Friday, Aug. 21, 2026

Companies mentioned：Salomon、URBAN RESEARCH、株式会社アーバンリサーチ

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New souvenirs from Kagawa, connected to JR Takamatsu Station. ツジセイ製菓 and Shikoku meguru（JR四国ステーション開発） launch the “Connected Kagawa Souvenir Lab,” a new souvenir development project creating Kagawa’s future

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: 45 million yen
  • Employees: 110 (including 40 part-time employees)

Companies mentioned：ツジセイ製菓株式会社、JR四国ステーション開発株式会社、高松空港株式会社

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From Shizuoka to the world: High school students and residents co-create a “カルタ” card game to protect lives! “PEACE Disaster Prevention Karuta 2026” to be held in Hamamatsu and Shizuoka

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “PEACE Disaster Prevention Karuta 2026”

Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト、ふじのくに未来財団、静岡トヨタ自動車、オイスカ浜松国際高等学校、UNIELL

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OriginalNPO法人ここのば、大阪府指定「保育士等キャリアアップ研修・障がい児保育」に新規参入

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A 15-hour online training course
  • Approximately 12 hours of e-learning
  • 3-hour group training session via Zoom
  • Course fee: ¥11,000 (tax included)
  • Capacity: 30 participants per session
  • Instructor with experience operating 45 small-scale childcare centers

Companies mentioned：NPO法人ここのば、大阪府

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Meeting growing demand for “adult hobbies” among women in their 50s. Launch of “Beaded Embroidery Jewelry Artist Training Course,” a hands-on online course where participants can learn to create beaded embroidery jewelry that transforms heartfelt sentiments into jewel-like brilliance

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • On July 21, 2026
  • Course duration: 6 months

Companies mentioned：ラフ株式会社

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Stay cool and comfortable even during hot, restless nights! Dehumidifying sheets absorb sweat and moisture fast!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Absorbs approximately 1.6 L
  • 2,178 yen (tax included)
  • Width 75 × length 135 (cm)

Companies mentioned：株式会社ニーズ、株式会社サンファミリー

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Designing matchmaking in Nishi-Tama around participants’ voices: “Ome Kon” opens free membership registration

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社QONQ、Looking Happy

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株式会社Delight launches RecLab（リクラボ）, a service that shares executives’ visions for recruitment

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：株式会社Delight

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“Seaside illumination” comes to a spectacular resort in Taiji, Wakayama! Night-walk event connecting a glamping facility and hotel to begin July 22

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • From Wednesday, July 22, 2026
  • Monday, August 31, 2026
  • Approximately 50 solar lights
  • 5 private villas
  • Capital: ¥15 million

Companies mentioned：アンドリゾート株式会社、花いろどりの宿 花游、グランオーシャンリュクス海熊野

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Turning marine waste into resources for the future. Ocean Class, which operates the marine plastic recycled-material brand “OCEAN THREAD®,” seeks shareholders through FUNDINNO

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Previous fiscal year sales: approximately 1 million yen
  • Sales of 560 million yen in 5 years
  • Target fundraising amount: 6,000,000 yen
  • Maximum fundraising amount: 30,000,000 yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社オーシャンクラス、株式会社FUNDINNO、ANAグループ、湖池屋、対馬市、竹富町、宗像市

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Swarovski adorns stars taking the stage at the first-ever halftime show in FIFA World Cup history

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 200,000 Swarovski crystals
  • It took 120 hours
  • More than 140 countries and regions worldwide
  • 2,200 Swarovski stores
  • 18,300 employees

Companies mentioned：Swarovski、マドンナ、シャキーラ、Roberto Cavalli、Swarovski Optik、Tyrolit、Swarovski財団

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On-site skin analysis provided as an employee benefit at 駿府の工房 匠宿, a traditional craft experience facility in Shizuoka City

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 5 people, including artisans and design staff
  • July 2, 2026

Companies mentioned：日本ヘルスメイト株式会社、駿府の工房 匠宿

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BASF’s engineering plastics plants in Shanghai and Zhanjiang receive ISCC PLUS certification

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Nearly 70% of BASF Performance Materials’ locations in the Asia-Pacific region
  • In 2025, global sales for the Performance Materials division reached 6.4 billion euros
  • BASF’s sales in 2025 were approximately 60 billion euros

Companies mentioned：BASF、BASFジャパン株式会社、ISCC PLUS

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With summer vacation demand in sight, マリントピアリゾート accelerates its transformation into a “sauna resort.” A private sauna is added to 瑠璃浜Grande, a whole-building rental villa where guests can stay with their dogs

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: 1950
  • Capital: ¥200 million (including capital reserves)
  • Number of employees: 400

Companies mentioned：株式会社にしがき、マリントピアリゾート

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Aug. 1 is “Placement Medicine Day”! “Placement Medicine Day Campaign” promotes the appeal of placement medicine on social media

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 100 winners by lottery
  • 100 items per sales office
  • The first 30 customers at each store
  • 1,285 stores across Japan

Companies mentioned：株式会社富士薬品、セイムス

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ユニオンリカーズ signs an authorized import agency agreement with ソグラペ (Sogrape), Portugal’s largest wine producer

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Operates in more than 120 markets
  • 19 company-owned wineries
  • Approximately 1,600 ha of company-owned vineyards
  • Alcohol content: 19.5%
  • Alcohol content: 20%
  • Alcohol content: 11%
  • Low alcohol (9%)

Companies mentioned：ユニオンリカーズ、ソグラペ、サンデマン、マテウス ロゼ、ガゼラ

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About half of men and women in their 20s who buy secondhand clothing say they “consider fashion sustainability”! [Survey on secondhand clothing / conducted in July 2026]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original20代～60代の男女の5人に1人以上が、年に1回以上、自身が着用する衣類として古着を購入している
  • “I have never bought it and am not interested” was the most common response
  • People in their 20s accounted for the largest share, at 27.9%
  • “It costs less than new clothing and offers good value for money” accounted for 58.5%
  • “There’s no particular reason; if I like the design, I don’t mind buying secondhand” accounted for 37.4%
  • “I can get brand-name items and high-quality clothes at affordable prices” accounted for 30.4%
  • “I’m concerned about hygiene (dirt, odor, and signs of wear from the previous owner)” accounted for 50.0%
  • “It’s difficult to assess the item’s condition (fraying, fading, damage, etc.)” accounted for 46.5%
  • “General secondhand and recycling stores (セカンドストリート, BOOKOFF, etc.)” accounted for 33.3%

Companies mentioned：株式会社RESTA、RCリサーチデータ、セカンドストリート、BOOKOFF、メルカリ、ラクマ、Yahoo!フリマ

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[A miracle born on social media] The cooking technique behind “Kitta Yatsu,” the signature burger of Japan’s best hamburger restaurant BRISK STAND, has been selected for the course menu at “sio AOYAMA,” by restaurant “sio” owner-chef Shusaku Toba!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The company currently operates 25 locations nationwide.
  • Available starting July 21, 2026 (Tuesday)
  • BRISK STAND first opened its doors in Motomachi, Kobe, in 2019

Companies mentioned：BRISK STAND、sio AOYAMA、sio Creative株式会社、JAPAN BURGER CHAMPIONSHIP 2025

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May 2026: Commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer タニコー株式会社 relocates its Koriyama sales office to Fudomae, Koriyama

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Relocated its Koriyama sales office on May 18, 2026
  • Phone: 024-952-5558
  • FAX: 024-952-7688

Companies mentioned：タニコー株式会社

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Gerald Charles unveils the Masterlink Gem-Set Stone Dial

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 30 timepieces worldwide
  • Price: 20,900,000 yen (tax included / tentative price)
  • Size: 38mm x 38mm
  • Total thickness: 7.99mm
  • Power reserve: 50 hours
  • Warranty: 2 years

Companies mentioned：Gerald Charles、Mugino & Co.、オフィス麦野

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Original堺東駅直結の新たな商業施設「HiViE（ヒビエ）堺東」1階スーパーマーケットは「ライフ」に決定！12月上旬に先行オープン

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The supermarket ライフ is set to open ahead of schedule on the 1st floor in early December 2026.
  • The grand opening is planned for around spring 2027.
  • Store area: approximately 1,800 m²
  • Daily station passenger traffic: 55,952 (FY2025)

Companies mentioned：株式会社NANKAI、ライフ、髙島屋

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Nakanihon Air Service to introduce Japan’s first new business aircraft, aiming to contribute to air medical transport.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2 new aircraft have been introduced: [PILATUS PC-24: JA125N] and [Piaggio P180 Avanti Evo: JA124N].
  • Planned for sometime during FY2026.

Companies mentioned：中日本航空株式会社、PILATUS、Piaggio

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The Japanese version of season 2 of the popular Korean animation “Bread Barbershop” is now streaming exclusively on YouTube!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • In Japan, the Japanese YouTube channel has 400,000 subscribers.
  • Total views have surpassed 600 million.
  • Total social media followers exceed 9.9 million.
  • In South Korea, the series has collaborated with more than 100 domestic companies on more than 200 occasions.
  • Ranked in the Netflix Kids TOP 10 in more than 10 countries and regions, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and India.

Companies mentioned：CHOCOLATE Inc.、週刊コロコロコミック、Netflix Kids

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Japan’s first (※1) functional food displaying benefits for three liver enzyme levels and elevated blood pressure, “Kurubisa Plus: Support for Elevated Blood Pressure,” from the “Kurubisa” brand, launches on Monday, August 3, 2026.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Curcumin 30mg
  • Bisacurone 400μg
  • GABA 20 mg
  • Original1日4粒
  • 120 tablets
  • 4,600 yen, excluding tax

Companies mentioned：ハウスウェルネスフーズ株式会社、ハウス食品グループ本社株式会社、Amazon、楽天

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Original東京芸術劇場 劇場ツアー（2026年8月分）

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Participation fee: ¥500 (tax included)
  • Capacity: 20 people per session (first come, first served)

Companies mentioned：東京芸術劇場、公益財団法人東京都歴史文化財団

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Robot delivery service launches in earnest at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 4 delivery robots will be stationed there: 3 on B1F and 1 on 5F.
  • 7F: “Work Styling Tokyo Midtown Yaesu”

Companies mentioned：三井不動産株式会社、NTT東日本株式会社、NAVER Cloud Corporation、LINE

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“We can’t let food quality slip even amid labor shortages”: Hotel and ryokan head chefs discuss the “ideal kitchen”—a special seminar co-hosted by RX Japan on advancing DX in the hospitality industry will be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 28, 2026 (Tuesday)
  • 109 trade shows across 38 fields

Companies mentioned：RX Japan合同会社、ザ・キャピトルホテル 東急、株式会社ホテル三日月、一般社団法人外食アレルギー対応協会、一般社団法人 宿泊施設関連協会（JARC）

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Original＜腸活デリサラダ・主菜など180品掲載！＞『はらしおりの2週間でからだと心がすっきり！ 一生モノの腸活ごはん』7/21発売

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 100,000 Instagram followers
  • On sale Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
  • List price: 1,595 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社 宝島社、はらしおり

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For those opening a restaurant for the first time: Break through the 30% survival-rate barrier after 3 years! Online seminar on the fundamentals of financing and financial management to help you avoid failure.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The survival rate 3 years after opening is approximately 30%.
  • A track record of supporting more than 100 restaurants
  • Group workforce: 387 employees
  • More than 3,100 clients in total
  • More than 900 medical-sector clients

Companies mentioned：税理士法人アップパートナーズ、アップパートナーズグループ、日本フードアドバイザー協会

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125th anniversary event at the Ohara main store of Kyoto pickles maker 土井志ば漬本舗, starting Saturday, Aug. 8!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 125th anniversary of its founding
  • Support totaling as much as 10 million yen
  • August 8, 2026
  • 13:00
  • 15:00
  • In 100 g increments

Companies mentioned：株式会社 土井志ば漬本舗、土井志ば漬本舗

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OriginalオートリブとXPENG、安全で安心なモビリティの実現に向けて提携

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 40,000 lives were protected
  • Helped reduce approximately 600,000 injuries
  • Operating in 25 countries
  • Approximately 64,000 employees
  • Sales in 2025 were $10.8 billion.
  • Original2025年度の売上高は、1,301億3,700万円

Companies mentioned：オートリブ、XPENG、Autoliv, Inc.、小鵬汽車

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AREA x [ SPACE ]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • An interior brand founded in 2003
  • 2025 DNA Paris Design Awards Winner
  • 2026 NYCxDESIGN Awards Winner
  • Choose from 2 weeks to 6 months.

Companies mentioned：AREA、株式会社NODA Japan、Madison Avenue、ルーブル美術館、外苑前駅、柿右衛門窯

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Originalジブラルタ生命調べ 理想の校長先生のイメージに合うと思う有名人 男性回答1位「武田鉄矢さん」、女性回答1位「天海祐希さん」

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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  • 2,000 teachers aged 20–69 from elementary, junior high, high schools and special needs schools
  • “I have wanted my pupils or students to learn from my mistakes”: 39%
  • “I have felt that my pupils or students use generative AI in desirable ways”: 51%
  • “I have felt that my pupils or students use generative AI in undesirable ways”: 58%
  • “I have felt that my pupils or students are more adept than I am at using generative AI”: 74%
  • “I have wanted to use generative AI to improve my work efficiency”: 82%

Companies mentioned：ジブラルタ生命保険株式会社、ネットエイジア株式会社

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H&M launches free LINE stickers in collaboration with “しばんばん” starting Tuesday, July 21! Add the account as a friend to receive limited-edition stickers and a special coupon.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A set of 16 adorable stickers is here.
  • A 15% off coupon for 1 item at the H&M official online store will be offered.
  • Validity period: 180 days from download

Companies mentioned：H&M、しばんばん

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Special select kamaboko “Gokujo” wins the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister’s Award for the 6th time.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • This marks the company’s 6th Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister’s Award.
  • Founded in 1878 (Meiji 11), Yamagami Kamaboko Shop is a long-established Odawara kamaboko maker with a 148-year history as of 2026.
  • “Gokujo” is kamaboko made with seasonal croaker. It contains 70% croaker fish meat.

Companies mentioned：有限会社山上蒲鉾店、日本かまぼこ協会

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[July 22, Happy Couples Day] Is “30,000 yen a month in personal spending money” the key to marital harmony? A survey of 100 couples reveals why wives’ “economic independence” leads to more “thank yous” between spouses.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • Lack of communication (conversation and gratitude), tone of voice and attitude
  • Financial anxiety and spending habits
  • For couples married for 10 to under 20 years, “lack of communication” and “financial anxiety” were tied at 64.3%.
  • Approximately 80% or more of women (the combined total of “think it would decrease substantially” and “think it would decrease somewhat”) answered that it would “decrease.”
  • Once the “30,000 yen to under 50,000 yen a month” threshold is passed, financial anxiety falls to 32.0%.
  • The share prioritizing “communication and emotional connection” rises to 88.0%.
  • More support and respect from husbands: no personal income (14.7%) → personal income (28.4%), approximately 2 times as high.
  • More carefree shopping and smiles: no personal income (2.9%) → personal income (19.4%), a difference of more than 6 times.

Companies mentioned：株式会社Merone、Re:che（リッシュ）

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Original【TAC仙台校】「大学生活どう使う？東北大OBが語る公認会計士というキャリア」7/27(月)20：00～無料ウェビナー開催します！

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Monday, July 27, 2026, 20:00–21:00

Companies mentioned：TAC株式会社、東北大

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Originalうきは市初開催！ミキハウスのプレパパ・ママセミナー

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • October 4, Reiwa 8
  • Morning class: 10:30–12:40
  • Afternoon class: 14:00–16:10

Companies mentioned：ミキハウス

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LINE NEXT and GMOメディア sign memorandum of understanding (MOU) toward introducing the Unifi stablecoin wallet to the mini-apps “Easy Game Box byGMO” and “Daily Quiz Box byGMO”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • On June 19, 2026, a new LINE mini-app version, “Unifi mini,” with features tailored for users in Japan will be released separately from Unifi.

Companies mentioned：LINE NEXT、GMOメディア、LINEヤフー

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Original株式会社エイトノット、JETRO「J-StarX UK Accelerator Programme（Space・Advanced Technologies）」Phase 1に採択

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: March 8, 2021

Companies mentioned：株式会社エイトノット、日本貿易振興機構（JETRO）、Seraphim

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Originalいきなり全部をAIにしない。人も、減らさない。「人のように聞き返すAI」が電話を受ける――「NiuCall.ai（ニューコール）」提供開始。3つのメニューで月額2,980円・初期費用0円から

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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  • 2,980 yen per month
  • 0 yen initial cost
  • 50.6% of companies report a shortage of full-time employees
  • 441 bankruptcies in fiscal 2025 cited labor shortages as a contributing factor
  • The overall market is projected to reach ¥70 billion in fiscal 2030
  • Voice-based services to grow by an average of 29.4% annually, reaching ¥23.1 billion
  • Average annual growth of 29.4%
  • 9,800 yen per month

Companies mentioned：株式会社ニュウジア、NiuCall.ai（ニューコール）、帝国データバンク、Care-Call.ai、TalkMemorial.ai

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Originalリーダーの「見えない仕事」を可視化：メンバーが力を発揮できる状態をつくる組織行動科学®テキストを無料提供

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Complete edition: 23 pages
  • 11 key pages
  • Data on 338,000 working people at 980 companies

Companies mentioned：リクエスト株式会社、組織行動科学®

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Notice of publication of a corporate research report by 株式会社フィスコ

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • For the fiscal year ended March 2026, revenue and profit exceeded forecasts, setting new records
  • Significant dividend increase planned for the fiscal year ending March 2027 as growth continues
  • Capital: 2.7744 billion yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社フィスコ、FJネクストホールディングス

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【Best-selling Products Ranking for the First Half of 2026】Which bags, wallets, and backpacks are popular now at カワニシカバン, with 140,000 YouTube subscribers? An unexpected item takes the top spot overall.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 500ml plastic bottle
  • Around 7 times stronger than ordinary nylon
  • 12 pockets of various sizes
  • 22L capacity
  • Fits PCs up to 16 inches
  • 16L capacity
  • 4 pockets on the front
  • 12L capacity
  • Fits PCs up to 13 inches

Companies mentioned：カワニシカバン、株式会社カワニシカバンプロダクト、YKK

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The “CAPCOM SUMMER SALE” is underway! “Street Fighter 6 - Year 3 Character Pass/Ultimate Pass” is on sale on Steam Store for the first time!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Steam — through 1:59 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026
  • OriginalNintendo Switch(TM) 2 - 2026年8月10日（月）23:59まで
  • Regular price: 4,990 yen (tax included)
  • Sale price [50% OFF!!]: 2,495 yen (tax included)
  • Regular price: ¥3,000 (tax included)
  • Sale price [20% OFF!!]: 2,400 yen (tax included)
  • Regular price: ¥4,800 (tax included)
  • Sale price [20% OFF!!]: 3,840 yen (tax included)
  • Regular price: ¥5,000 (tax included)
  • Sale price [35% OFF!!]: 3,250 yen (tax included)
  • Sale price [50% OFF!!]: 1,500 yen (tax included)
  • Sale price [50% OFF!!]: 2,500 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社カプコン、Steam、Nintendo Switch

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Achieving “visibility into learning retention” at an online tutoring school. キリンジ学習塾 establishes a personalized teaching cycle by adopting Dr.okke.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Create a test in 1 minute

Companies mentioned：キリンジ学習塾、Dr.okke、株式会社okke

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Originalウクライナ各地に相次ぐ攻撃 ユニセフ、子どもへの影響を深く憂慮 子どもの死傷者数、6月は2022年以降最多 【プレスリリース】

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Facts

  • 2 children killed
  • At least 50 more injured
  • Estimated value: US$3.9 million
  • More than 106,000 relief items
  • 7 people were killed
  • 116 people injured

Companies mentioned：ユニセフ、ロシア軍、日本ユニセフ協会

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【Call for Participants】Conference for Companies and Organizations: “TEAM BEYOND CONFERENCE” The current state of para-sports support built by TOKYO — changes over 5 years driven by corporate initiatives, and what comes next

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 100 people
  • 5 years since the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

Companies mentioned：東京都、アクサ・ホールディングス・ジャパン株式会社、株式会社アシックス、日本生命保険相互会社、日本電気株式会社（NEC）

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MIKROE marks the 2,000-item milestone for its Click board series with a new board featuring an NXP RTC for ultra-low-power timekeeping, with alarm, watchdog, and timestamp functions

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Keeps standard current consumption to just 64nA

Companies mentioned：MIKROE、NXP

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Okinawa souvenir shop “MIYAGEYA” surpasses 100,000 visitors about 8 months after opening. Inexperienced staff made continuous improvements based on feedback from tourists, earning 600 Google reviews and a 5.0 rating.

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Facts

  • 100,000 visitors
  • 600 Google reviews
  • 5.0 rating
  • 9 store staff
  • 5 staff members speak multiple languages

Companies mentioned：株式会社UMUI、MIYAGEYA

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“TOKYO Para-Sports Months” to take place in August and September!

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Facts

  • August and September, the months when the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games were held, are designated as “TOKYO Para-Sports Months”
  • More than 10 types of stickers can be picked up at event venues, including “Street Para-Spots” and “BEYOND STADIUM” (October 31–November 1 @ Tokyo Gymnasium).
  • “BEYOND STADIUM” (October 31–November 1 @ Tokyo Gymnasium)
  • Date: Reiwa 8, October 7 (Wednesday)–9 (Friday)
  • Implementation period: Reiwa 8, September 1 (Tuesday)–Reiwa 9, February 28 (Sunday) (planned)
  • Date: Reiwa 8, August 22 (Saturday), 13:00–16:00 (planned)
  • ※Application deadline: through Reiwa 8, July 22 (Wednesday)
  • ・Date: Reiwa 8, October 31 (Saturday) and November 1 (Sunday)
  • ・Date: Reiwa 9, January 24 (Sunday)
  • 【Scheduled broadcast】 Sunday, October 4

Companies mentioned：東京都、TEAM BEYOND、H.C.R.2026 第53回国際福祉機器展&フォーラム、テレビ朝日

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Akubi-chan hairbands, plush toys, and plush toy pouches are here!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥1,848, tax included
  • Price: ¥1,628, tax included
  • Reservations opened on July 15, 2026.
  • Scheduled for release in December 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社タツノコプロ、株式会社 T'S FACTORY、アクビガール

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A limited-time special section for “Marshall,” the world-famous guitar amplifier maker, opens at BASIC AND ACCENT Amu Plaza Nagasaki on Saturday, July 18.

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Facts

  • BROMLEY 450 speaker ¥119,990
  • ACTON III Bluetooth speaker ¥39,980
  • KILBURN III portable speaker ¥59,990
  • STOCKWELL III portable speaker ¥39,980
  • Minor Ⅳ wireless earbuds ¥19,980
  • MONITOR III A.N.C. wireless headphones ¥49,980
  • Major V wireless headphones ¥19,980

Companies mentioned：Marshall、BASIC AND ACCENT、株式会社フィル・エ・クチーレ、B AND A

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A lodging package tour featuring a “stay-and-cycle experience” exploring Kanagawa’s attractions by E-BIKE!

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Facts

  • Part of the funding for accommodation costs (¥5,000
  • 8,400 yen
  • ¥38,800
  • 12,200 yen
  • ¥30,900
  • ¥12,500
  • 22,000 yen
  • 17,000 yen
  • ¥54,000

Companies mentioned：神奈川県、アサンテ スポーツパーク、鎌倉プリンスホテル、3S HOTEL ATSUGI、城ヶ島遊ヶ崎BASE、ホテルルートイン伊勢原、レクトーレ葉山 湘南国際村、箱根高原ホテル、ザ・プリンス箱根芦ノ湖

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Robot delivery service launches in earnest at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu.

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Facts

  • A total of 4 delivery robots will be stationed there: 3 on B1F and 1 on 5F.
  • 7F: “Work Styling Tokyo Midtown Yaesu”

Companies mentioned：三井不動産、NTT東日本、NAVER Cloud

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Joining the “JUNGLIA Cooling Partner 2026” initiative to support heat countermeasures at “JUNGLIA Okinawa”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “JUNGLIA Cooling Partner 2026,” a collaboration among a total of 17 companies
  • Quantity provided: approximately 100 items

Companies mentioned：株式会社ヤギ、株式会社ジャパンエンターテイメント、JUNGLIA OKINAWA

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Even more convenient with no cables! Next-generation mobile battery featuring a “semi-solid-state battery” to launch in August

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Facts

  • 10,000mAh mobile battery with semi-solid-state battery and 4 built-in cable types
  • Suggested retail price: ¥5,980 (tax included)
  • Suggested retail price: ¥1,480 (tax included)
  • Suggested retail price: ¥580 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社ハック

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JR東日本, 西武鉄道 and ワーナー ブラザース スタジオツアー東京 will jointly implement initiatives!

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Facts

  • From August 2026
  • 25th anniversary of the “Harry Potter” film series
  • It takes about 4 hours to tour this facility
  • 200 JRE POINT points

Companies mentioned：東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、JR東日本、西武鉄道株式会社、西武鉄道、ワーナー ブラザース スタジオジャパン合同会社、ワーナー ブラザース スタジオツアー東京、スタジオツアー東京、株式会社西武ホールディングス、西武ホールディングス

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A presentation contest for entrepreneurs working to solve social issues will be held!

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Facts

  • More than 1,000 people participated
  • The final contest, featuring 5 entrepreneurs who passed the preliminary screening

Companies mentioned：神奈川県、SHINみなとみらい

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“TOKYO Kids Festa Ariake Summer Kids Land” to be held at Ariake Garden!

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Facts

  • January 2023 | TOKYO Kids Festa 2023 (approximately 32,000 people)
  • May 2024 | TOKYO Kids Festa Ariake Dinosaur Garden (approximately 20,000 people)
  • July 2024 | TOKYO Kids Festa Everyone’s Summer Vacation Art Workshop (approximately 7,000 people)
  • August 2024 | TOKYO Kids Festa Kids’ Tyrannosaurus Race (approximately 1,000 people)
  • November 2024 | TOKYO Kids Festa Ariake Tyrannosaurus Sports Day (approximately 5,000 people)
  • March 2025 | TOKYO Kids Festa Ariake Vehicle Garden (approximately 20,000 people)
  • August 2025 | TOKYO Kids Festa Working Vehicles Galore in Haneda Airport Garden (approximately 20,000 people)
  • March 2026 | TOKYO Kids Festa Ariake Vehicle Garden (approximately 25,000 people)
  • May 2026 | TOKYO Kids Festa GW Kids Land in Ariake Garden (approximately 22,000 people

Companies mentioned：住友不動産商業マネジメント株式会社、住友不動産株式会社、ITALIAN BBQ CARVINO、ディップガーデン テラス

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テルトニカ expands its EV-compatible fleet management telematics business in Japan

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Has local offices in 27 countries worldwide
  • 87% of customers and partners say they are satisfied with their collaboration with the company
  • Has deployed more than 9 million units worldwide to date

Companies mentioned：テルトニカ、Teltonika Telematics、テルトニカ ジャパン合同会社、経済産業省

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LOVE HAS NO LIMIT Charity Goods, Volume 4: First collaboration with ANGEL BLUE, a beloved brand across generations!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 25th anniversary
  • 10 million yen in total prizes
  • Approximately 20% of sales for 2025
  • T-shirt ¥4,700
  • Big T-shirt ¥5,400
  • Denim shirt ¥8,200
  • Mascot key chain ¥2,900
  • Pass case ¥2,900
  • Pen case with sticker ¥2,900

Companies mentioned：ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン、ANGEL BLUE、株式会社ナルミヤ・インターナショナル、コムキャスト NBCユニバーサルグループ、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.、任天堂

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Revision of the フジクラグループ management philosophy MVCV and materiality

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The period starting in fiscal 2026 is positioned as the “fourth founding”
  • The period starting in fiscal 2026, when the 2028 Medium-Term Management Plan begins, is positioned as the “fourth founding”

Companies mentioned：フジクラグループ、株式会社フジクラ

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More than 4,600 visitors over 2 days last year—ATC Robot Street, an experiential workshop event that aims to be more than just “fun,” will be held at ATC in October 2026. Recruitment of exhibitors and sponsors begins

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Facts

  • Last year (2025), 4,635 people visited over 2 days
  • Expected attendance: 4,000–5,000 people over 2 days
  • Workshop participants: 623 in total (cumulative)
  • Exhibitors: 19 workshop companies (including 2 universities) + 10 touch-and-play companies

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 i-RooBO Network Forum、株式会社キッズプロジェクト、アジア太平洋トレードセンター株式会社、ソフト産業プラザ TEQS、一般社団法人 未来創生STREAM教育総合研究所、一般社団法人デジタル人材共創連盟

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Targets facial muscles with 3-level EMS and vibration! Easy daily facial care anytime, anywhere with this rechargeable beauty device.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Cellsh Crystal Lift” ¥3,278 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社ニーズ、株式会社サンファミリー

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Original神奈川大学創立100周年マスコットキャラクター アイディア大募集！！ ～どなたでも応募可能。募集は9月23日（水）まで～

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Facts

  • 100th anniversary of the company’s founding
  • The application period runs from July 21 (Tuesday) to September 23 (Wednesday), 2026
  • Original最優秀賞 1 名（商品券 10 万円、記念品）
  • Original優秀賞２名（商品券 3 万円、記念品）

Companies mentioned：神奈川大学

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Hato Bus Tokyo sightseeing: 551,600 passengers in fiscal 2025

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Facts

  • The number of passengers on Tokyo sightseeing tours in fiscal 2025 (Hato Bus fiscal year: July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026), including foreign-language courses, was 551,600 (preliminary figure),
  • up 102.4% from the previous fiscal year.
  • Passenger numbers for Tokyo sightseeing tours in Japanese were 102.3% of the previous year’s level.
  • Original５月は前年比124％（1万2千人増）と特に好調で
  • Passenger numbers for foreign-language courses conducted in English were 104.3% of the previous year’s level.

Companies mentioned：株式会社はとバス、迎賓館赤坂離宮、鉄道事業者、航空会社

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Buffer × The Land Before Time, on sale July 25, 2026

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Facts

  • ¥6,600 (tax in)
  • ¥4,950 (tax included)
  • ¥5,500 (tax included)
  • ¥1,100 (tax included)
  • Scheduled to open at 11:00 a.m.
  • 11:00~19:00
  • A series spanning 14 films
  • 12-ounce (approximately 355ml) can

Companies mentioned：HUMAN MADE株式会社、Buffer、The Land Before Time、Universal Studios Licensing LLC、Amblin、スティーヴン・スピルバーグ、ジョージ・ルーカス、ダイアナ・ロス、magnif、waltz、WTAPS、DESCENDANT、Stump

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Bring unexpectedly heartwarming moments to everyday life. WESPO app “WESPO My Reward” 2nd anniversary campaign

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Surpasses 3 million cumulative downloads
  • Earn 5 times the usual number of ribbons
  • Monday, August 3–Monday, September 14, 2026

Companies mentioned：JR西日本SC開発株式会社、JR西日本グループ

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[Survey on perceptions of the line between guidance and workplace power harassment] Survey of 300 working men and women

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 300 men and women nationwide, ages 20 to 60
  • Original約8割（82.7％）が職場でパワハラを「自分が受けた」または「身近で見聞きした」と回答
  • “Harsh wording or tone” (87.0%)
  • More than half (51.6%) were concerned that “my words or actions might be perceived as power harassment”
  • “Couldn’t do anything” and “put up with it” accounted for about half combined (47.4%)

Companies mentioned：弁護士法人浅野総合法律事務所、労働問題弁護士ガイド

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Former Autodesk and Kajima Corporation executive Takuya Hayama appointed CNS “BIM Business Strategy Advisor”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • In the construction industry, the company has provided CAD/BIM education for more than 30 years as an Autodesk Training Center since 1995
  • He later joined Autodesk Japan, leading the technical sales division for the domestic architecture and civil engineering fields until June 2026.

Companies mentioned：CNS株式会社、Autodesk株式会社、鹿島建設株式会社、Polaris Advisory Works

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EMT establishes “EMT R&D Center,” a dedicated research and development facility in Yokohama, to deepen its understanding of life in Japan

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • On July 21, 2026, EMT opened “EMT R&D Center,” a dedicated research and development facility in Kohoku Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.
  • We will also apply this to the development of subsequent models, starting with the first light EV scheduled for release in 2027.
  • Office area: 318.2 m²
  • Workshop: 238.6 m²
  • Capacity: 50 people (maximum)

Companies mentioned：株式会社EMT、EMTA

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Turning women’s professional handball into a force for solving local challenges: Kanto’s first women’s handball team, 「横浜メルズ」, launches as it prepares to join Japan Handball League’s League H.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The number of people playing the sport is approximately 100,000.
  • Number of players: 9 (women)

Companies mentioned：株式会社はやぶさパートナーズ、医療法人社団やまびこ、医療法人社団高志会、株式会社キィニョン、横浜メルズ

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おれんじハウス opens its first clinic in Futamatagawa, Yokohama.

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Facts

  • Original2026年7月7日、法人初となる診療所「おれんじハウスそだちとケア診療所横浜」を開所しました。
  • Opening date: June 1, 2026

Companies mentioned：おれんじハウス、北里大学、神奈川県立こども医療センター、日本小児科学会、日本周産期新生児学会、日本新生児成育医学会、日本小児在宅医学会

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「successfee matching」 surpasses 1.3 million total followers among registered influencers; collaborations through advance matching also begin.

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Facts

  • Registered influencers surpass 1.3 million total followers.
  • A follower network of around 1 million
  • Initial fee, monthly fee and matching fee: completely free (0 yen)

Companies mentioned：successfee株式会社、successfee matching

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Investment in 株式会社T2

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Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：株式会社フジトランス コーポレーション、株式会社T2

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The world’s largest indoor fitness race, 「AirAsia HYROX Chiba」, to become the largest HYROX race in Japan’s history.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 12,000 people are expected to participate in 「AirAsia HYROX Chiba」.
  • The number of participants is expected to increase by 48% compared with the previous Osaka event (8,087 people).
  • A total of 24 adaptive athletes are expected to participate in the event.
  • The 2027 World Championships will be held in Hong Kong, marking the first time the event has been held in Asia.

Companies mentioned：HYROX Japan、AirAsia、PUMA、Myprotein、Concept2、CENTR、Amazfit、Red Bull、HIA、World of Hyatt、BYD、F45

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ベースフード株式会社 joins the “Fermentable Dietary Fiber Promotion Project” — bringing fermentable dietary fiber into daily eating habits through nutritionally complete staple foods.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 33 types of nutrients
  • More than 10 types of ingredients

Companies mentioned：ベースフード株式会社、一般社団法人発酵性食物繊維普及プロジェクト

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Improved quality with no food additives: “Carefully Selected Domestic Fresh Aka-dashi and Awase Miso, with No Food Additives”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Net weight: 400 g
  • Suggested retail price: 660 yen (excluding tax)
  • Shelf life: 1 year
  • Release date: Thursday, August 20, 2026

Companies mentioned：イチビキ株式会社

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[Hokkaido] Report on reaching the target for the “Tsurui Red-Crowned Crane Trust Campaign”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total donations reached 5.113 million yen.
  • A total of approximately 23 ha was secured as trust land.
  • Target amount: 1.5 million yen
  • Donations collected: 1.5 million yen
  • Target amount: 3.36 million yen
  • Donations collected: 3.613 million yen
  • 60 locations nationwide
  • Approximately 1,765 hectares

Companies mentioned：公益社団法人日本ナショナル・トラスト協会、鶴居村

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株式会社CMCエクスメディカ held an in-house training session on “how to make appropriate use of medical care,” inviting 厚生労働省医政局.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 30 people participated, both at the venue and online.
  • The percentage who knew the 7119 number was 45%.
  • The percentage who knew the 8000 number was 35%.
  • The percentage who knew about the Medical Information Net [Navi-i] was 20%.
  • The percentage who have a regular doctor was 55%.

Companies mentioned：株式会社CMCエクスメディカ、厚生労働省医政局、CMC GROUP、はぐふる

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Experience the aesthetic sensibility of Japanese culture firsthand. シックスセンシズ スパ 京都 launches a new Kyoto-exclusive facial treatment.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 45,000 yen (75 minutes)
  • Price: 63,000 yen (90 minutes)
  • シックスセンシズ currently operates 26 hotels and resorts in 22 countries around the world.
  • A further 38 development projects are underway.
  • Number of guest rooms: 81 (including 8 suites)
  • More than 6,800 operating hotels in over 100 countries worldwide

Companies mentioned：シックスセンシズ 京都、シックスセンシズ、シックスセンシズ スパ、シックスセンシズ スパ 京都、シックスセンシズ レジデンス、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、IHG・ANA・ホテルズグループジャパン、LAPIDEM、WATSU、IHGワンリワーズ、リージェント ホテルズ&リゾーツ、インターコンチネンタル ホテルズ&リゾーツ、ヴィニェット コレクション、キンプトン ホテルズ&レストランツ、ホテルインディゴ、voco、Ruby、HUALUXE ホテルズ&リゾーツ、クラウンプラザ ホテルズ&リゾーツ、EVEN ホテルズ、ホリデイ・イン ホテルズ&リゾーツ、ホリデイ・イン エクスプレス、ガーナー、avid ホテルズ、Atwell スイーツ、ステイブリッジ スイーツ、ホリデイ・イン クラブバケーションズ、キャンドルウッド スイーツ、イベロスター ビーチフロント リゾーツ、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

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A new ハクジュプラザ location, where visitors can experience the 「ヘルストロン」 electric potential therapy device, opens in Wakayama City in July! Aiming to build a local health community.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Building strong ties with local communities through 450 locations nationwide
  • A new location, Tajiri (Wakayama Prefecture), will open on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
  • Established: 1964

Companies mentioned：株式会社白寿生科学研究所、ヘルストロン、ハクジュプラザ

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Adding new features to the business efficiency app “NFC Optimizer” to address worsening labor shortages and the need for greater efficiency in businesses and local governments.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: 100 million yen

Companies mentioned：オーディーエス株式会社、ソニー株式会社、Google LLC、ソニーグループ株式会社

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Approximately 100 high-performance fans have been added to attraction queues and other areas. In addition, approximately 100 fan-equipped garments have been provided to park employees working outdoors.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The total number of cooling partners will be 17 companies.

Companies mentioned：ジャングリア沖縄、株式会社ジャパンエンターテイメント、シャークニンジャ合同会社、株式会社ヤギ、花王「ビオレ」

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Experience the future 100 years from now! The entire city becomes a “laboratory for independent research.” Hello Wonder in TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY runs for 1 month only starting Saturday, August 1.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Located 150 m above ground in the city
  • Cost: 2,500 yen (tax included)
  • Cost: 1,350 yen (tax included)
  • Cost: parent-child pair, 8,250 yen (tax included)
  • Cost: 1,980 yen (tax included)
  • Children: 5,500 yen / Adults: 8,800 yen (tax and service charges included)

Companies mentioned：東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY、Umios、えきまちエナジークリエイト、TAKANAWA GATEWAY Link Scholars' Hub（LiSH）、BIOTA、ZEROCORNER、三菱UFJ銀行、Dialog in the Dark 5-1=∞ Lab.、中川政七商店、割烹 BUTAI、AGRIKO×MIMURE BOTANICAL Lab × OGAWA COFFEE LABORATORY 高輪、KIT SHOP 東東京市、MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives

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Notice: Webinar on participation in the major retail and brand conference “U.S. and Europe SHOPTALK2026” (Aug. 7) — free to attend

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • JST (Japan time): Friday, August 7, 2026, 8:30–9:00
  • PST (Pacific time): Thursday, August 6, 2026, 16:30–17:00

Companies mentioned：BIPROGY USA, Inc.、NUL System Services Corporation、rickDoor

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シプード representative 舩木真由美 steps up sharing insights on management, leadership and talent development; to speak at 日経BP’s “Women Outside Director Development Program,” 5th cohort, and appear in the first installment of オンワード’s new “Leaders” series.

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Facts

  • To date, it has supported the public relations and PR efforts of more than 200 companies and organizations.
  • On July 9, 2026, she will speak as an instructor in the 3rd session of the Basic Course for the 5th cohort of 日経BP’s “Women Outside Director Development Program.”
  • On July 24, 2026, she will speak at “Entrepreneur’s Group Vol.17,” for current and former students of the “Entrepreneur School” run by インターウォーズ株式会社.
  • Established: February 21, 2011
  • Capital: 10 million yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社シプード、日経BP、オンワード、インターウォーズ株式会社、ロードスターキャピタル株式会社、株式会社WACUL、フジテレビ、楽天株式会社

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Agoda reports growing interest in travel to cooler destinations for summer 2026.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Searches increased by 277%.
  • Searches increased by 229%.
  • Searches increased by 202%.
  • Searches increased by 161%.
  • Searches increased by 133%.
  • More than 6 million hotels and vacation rentals worldwide

Companies mentioned：Agoda、Agoda Company Pte. Ltd.、Booking Holdings

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Remake your cherished school backpack! Popular trends revealed as orders rise during summer vacation!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 13 design types in all
  • 5 carefully selected sets
  • Graduation season accounts for about 40% of the total
  • The summer vacation after starting middle school accounts for about 20% of the total
  • Miniature versions account for about 30% of the total
  • Base price: ¥16,500 (tax included)
  • Base price: ¥8,800 (tax included)
  • Set price: ¥24,640 (tax included)
  • Set price: ¥21,120 (tax included)
  • We found that customers wanted their backpacks remade for their own use
  • They said they wanted small items they could keep close at hand and use every day
  • They wanted to preserve the backpack as a keepsake forever, in the same shape it had back then
  • 6% also wanted them as surprise gifts for their parents or grandparents to express their gratitude

Companies mentioned：株式会社協和、ふわりぃランドセル

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TDCソフト launches new features for its cloud workflow service “Styleflow”: “AI agent integration” and “inter-company collaboration”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2 new features

Companies mentioned：TDCソフト、Claude、ChatGPT

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[ローストビーフの店 鎌倉山 横浜スカイビル店] Savor the midsummer night view and exquisite cuisine. A summer-only dinner featuring seasonal Ezo abalone and Japanese Black beef.

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  • Summer-only course: ¥21,450 per person (tax included)
  • A 12% service charge will be added
  • At 横浜スカイビル, our restaurant is on the 29th floor, the building’s top restaurant floor
  • Breathtaking views from 130 meters above ground, from the top restaurant floor of 横浜スカイビル

Companies mentioned：株式会社レストラン鎌倉山、ローストビーフの店 鎌倉山、横浜スカイビル店

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Report on the second field research project in the “Post Growth City Lab” joint research initiative exploring new urban visions in a society with a declining population (Kumamoto area) released

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  • Original県の令和8年度名目域内総生産（GRP）は前年度比2.5%増の7兆1,231億円と過去最高を更新する見込み

Companies mentioned：株式会社Zebras and Company、日鉄興和不動産株式会社、Future Style総研、株式会社NEWLOCAL、株式会社リ・パブリック、TSMC

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Third pre-opening event to be held on August 27 ahead of the planned spring 2028 opening of 共創HUB京都 (tentative name)!

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  • Scheduled to open in spring 2028
  • To be held on Thursday, August 27
  • Capacity: approximately 100 people
  • Capacity: approximately 20 people
  • Participation fee: ¥3,000

Companies mentioned：大阪ガス都市開発株式会社、京都リサーチパーク株式会社、共創HUB京都コンソーシアム、コミュニティ・バンク京信、学校法人龍谷大学、京都市立芸術大学、JR京都駅

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Affordable! Nearby! Delicious! Beat the intense summer heat with our prized thick-cut eel‼ This year, 磯丸水産 is the place to be on the Day of the Ox

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  • ¥1,299 (¥1,429 including tax)
  • ¥1,089 (¥1,198 including tax)
  • ¥2,069 (¥2,276 including tax)
  • ¥299 (¥329 including tax)

Companies mentioned：磯丸水産、SFPダイニング株式会社

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JR東日本, 西武鉄道 and ワーナー ブラザース スタジオツアー東京 will carry out a joint initiative!

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  • From August 2026
  • 25th anniversary of the “Harry Potter” film series
  • It takes about 4 hours to tour this facility
  • 200 JRE POINT points

Companies mentioned：JR東日本、西武鉄道、ワーナー ブラザース スタジオジャパン合同会社、ワーナー ブラザース スタジオツアー東京、西武ホールディングス

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People in their 30s are more reluctant to make phone calls than those in their 20s, according to a survey. 株式会社ソフツー releases its “Survey on Phone-related Work in the Workplace” for the first time in 3 years.

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  • 64.4% of workers say they feel uncomfortable making phone calls at work
  • 56.1% of people feel “uncomfortable” when a landline rings
  • Original所属部署で1日に1人あたりが取る電話の平均回数は3.87回
  • 27.6% have made mistakes while transferring calls
  • Company-provided mobile phone rate: 54.3%

Companies mentioned：株式会社ソフツー、ミライAI

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Mixed-use complex (retail and housing) to be developed in front of Nakano Station, where a new gateway is taking shape — construction begins on “Nakano 3-chome Hub Facility” (tentative name), a joint project by Kintetsu Real Estate and UR

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  • Completion scheduled for summer 2029
  • 14 floors above ground
  • 165 rental homes

Companies mentioned：近鉄不動産株式会社、独立行政法人都市再生機構

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[Call for participants] エリクソン・ジャパン and Okinawa Cellular to jointly hold a robotics programming class for children

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  • 30 participants, from 3rd-grade elementary school students through 2nd-year middle school students
  • 47 countries worldwide
  • Approximately 670,000 schoolchildren and students
  • A wheeled robot measuring about 20 centimeters square
  • August 22, 2026
  • July 21, 2026 (Tuesday)–August 21 (Friday)

Companies mentioned：エリクソン・ジャパン、沖縄セルラー電話株式会社、LEGO®

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