# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-23 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 3 of 11

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 944 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 131 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## [100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh’s literary debut] Hibiya Kadan locations nationwide transform into “Pooh’s Forest”! Limited-time fair to run from July 28 ahead of “Honey Day” on Aug. 3.

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000215.000075797.html
- anchor: #n1657137
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日比谷花壇、ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh’s literary debut
- Approximately 1,200 stores from a range of industries participated
- Price: ¥3,500 (tax included)
- Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
- Price: 6,600 yen (tax included)
- Customers who purchase at least 2,000 yen (tax included) worth of eligible products (limited-edition floral items)

## [Latest 2026 Smartphone Survey!] Top 10 Most-Used Video Streaming Services and Photo Editing Apps!

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000216.000026876.html
- anchor: #n1657136
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイ・エヌ・ジー、Netflix、Amazon Prime Video、TVer、ABEMA、U-NEXT、Hulu、Disney+、YouTube Premium、FOD、Lemino、BeReal、Beauty Plus、ノーマル（純正カメラ）、Meitu、BeautyCam、setlog、SNOW、Dazzカメラ、LINE Camera、InShot、SHEIN、Amazon、GRL、Qoo10、ZOZOTOWN、WEGO、楽天、Yahoo！ショッピング、MUSINSA、BUYMA

Facts:
- Netflix (47.0%)
- Amazon Prime Video (42.0%)
- TVer (41.0%)
- ABEMA (19.0%)
- U-NEXT (19.0%)
- Hulu (13.0%)
- Disney+ (11.0%)
- YouTube Premium (8.0%)
- FOD (7.0%)
- Lemino (4.0%)
- BeReal (53.

## With 216 locations in New York! Beloved across the United States, the hugely popular soft-serve brand CARVEL makes its Japanese debut!

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000217.000046925.html
- anchor: #n1657135
- Companies mentioned: JR九州ファーストフーズ株式会社、CARVEL、シナボン、シアトルズベストコーヒー

Facts:
- 216 locations in New York state
- 373 locations across the United States
- 16 countries worldwide
- 48 locations in 16 countries worldwide
- 56 countries worldwide
- Approximately 1,800 locations in 56 countries worldwide

## With 216 locations in New York! Beloved across the United States, the hugely popular soft-serve brand CARVEL makes its Japanese debut!

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000218.000046925.html
- anchor: #n1657134
- Companies mentioned: CARVEL、シナボン、シアトルズベストコーヒー、JR九州ファーストフーズ株式会社

Facts:
- 373 locations across the United States
- 16 countries worldwide
- 48 locations in 16 countries worldwide
- 56 countries worldwide
- Approximately 1,800 stores

## Launch of the “RICOH Scrum Asset Generative AI Support Model (Quality Control Division Edition)”

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000219.000006187.html
- anchor: #n1657133
- Companies mentioned: リコージャパン株式会社、Microsoft、OpenAI

Facts:
- 2025年3月期グループ連結売上高2兆5,278億円
- Number of employees: 17,088 (as of April 2026)
- Number of locations: 337 (as of April 2026)

## [Flying Tiger] Helping you answer “What should we do over summer vacation?” New educational toys that make learning fun and enrich time at home

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000224.000119592.html
- anchor: #n1657132
- Companies mentioned: Zebra Japan株式会社、Flying Tiger Copenhagen

Facts:
- 213 new products
- “Educational toys that make learning fun” (24 types in total)
- Activity Book (Learn by Cutting) ¥440
- Activity Book (Where Does Everything Go?) ¥550
- Sticker Book ¥440
- Dress-Up Dinosaur (Magnetic) ¥660
- Sticker Book ¥330
- Math Toy ¥660
- Reusable Multiplication Cards (with Pen) ¥660
- Math Learning Set Using Your Fingers ¥990
- DIY Paintable Alphabet ¥600
- All 64 stores

## 【MUSIN ORIGINAL】株式会社MUSINは、イヤホンの収納に適したアイテム『IEMパクパクポーチ』と、新仕様を採用した『MUSINメッシュポーチVol.3』を7月23日(木)より販売開始！！

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000224.000139013.html
- anchor: #n1657131
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MUSIN、MUSIN ORIGINAL、Amazon

Facts:
- 2026年7月23日(木)11:00より販売を開始いたします
- Regular price, including tax: ¥990 (tax included)
- Amazon price: ¥1,100 (tax included)
- Regular price, including tax: ¥1,760 (tax included)
- Amazon price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
- Regular price, including tax: ¥1,100 (tax included)
- Amazon price: ¥1,320 (tax included)

## Fanatics Japan Official Store begins carrying more than 35,000 NFL official merchandise items; “Football × Football,” a soccer × NFL collection, also launches

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000226.000030862.html
- anchor: #n1657130
- Companies mentioned: Fanatics Inc.、ファナティクス・ジャパン合同会社、ナショナル・フットボール・リーグ、Majestic、Fanatics、ミッチェル＆ネス、Nike、'47

Facts:
- All 32 NFL teams

## [Limited-time offer] HHKB Flexible Work Set now available at a special price

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000226.000053253.html
- anchor: #n1657129
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PFU、Happy Hacking Keyboard、HHKB

Facts:
- Special set price: ¥42,000
- Special set price: ¥37,700
- Special prices available starting today, July 23
- Sales period: July 23–September 30

## SCOグループ registered as an IT Implementation Support Provider

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000230.000064367.html
- anchor: #n1657128
- Companies mentioned: SCOグループ、デジタル化・AI導入補助金2026

Facts:
- Less than ¥1.5 million maximum

## Turning workplace health management into an internal communications initiative: launch of a corporate health program that makes it easy for employees to participate

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000230.000118106.html
- anchor: #n1657127
- Companies mentioned: フラクタルワークアウト株式会社、BODY PALETTE

Facts:
- Address: 4F Harajuku Jingu no Mori, 1-14-34 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

## Marketing AI agent “Mazrica Engage” now supports MCP

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000234.000015189.html
- anchor: #n1657126
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マツリカ、Claude、ChatGPT、Google Analytics、Mazrica Engage、Mazrica Sales、Mazrica Target、Mazrica Marketing、Mazrica DSR、Mazrica Business Lab.

Facts:
- Established: April 30, 2015

## ゲオグループのオフプライスストアが山梨県に初出店 『ラックラック ラザウォーク甲斐双葉店』8月7日（金）オープン

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000239.000141539.html
- anchor: #n1657125
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゲオホールディングス、株式会社ゲオ、ラックラック

Facts:
- Approximately 10,000 items in total
- About 100 brands
- Sales floor area: approximately 78 tsubo
- Friday, Aug. 7, 2026

## To mark the theatrical release of Avengers: Doomsday on December 18 (Fri), 13 Marvel films will arrive at GEO stores and the mail rental service in succession!

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000241.000141539.html
- anchor: #n1657124
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゲオホールディングス、株式会社ゲオストア、マーベル・スタジオ、20th Century Studios

Facts:
- Approximately 900 GEO shops nationwide
- 13 Marvel films
- No. 2 in worldwide all-time box office revenue (approximately $2.8 billion)

## Toyokumo’s “Safety Confirmation Service 2” wins “Leader” for the 25th consecutive term at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer”

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000250.000032205.html
- anchor: #n1657123
- Companies mentioned: トヨクモ株式会社、ITreview、気象庁、シード・プランニング

Facts:
- Boasts more than 5,000 contracts
- The number of users has surpassed 3 million
- Approximately ¥215.3 billion in fiscal 2025
- Approximately ¥245.9 billion in fiscal 2031

## [Summer Event Information] A limited run of 30 “Fireworks Sets” wrapped stylishly in tenugui cloth will be sold for the Sumida River Fireworks Festival. Three types of hands-on activities for parents and children will also be held over summer vacation!

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000257.000017308.html
- anchor: #n1657122
- Companies mentioned: ENGAWA株式会社、ENGAWA ASAKUSA、Derailleur Brew Works、株式会社北毛久呂保、京都醸造、スリーピークスワイナリー、_SHIP KOMBUCHA、伊藤農園、丸英製菓、有限会社ダイテック

Facts:
- Limited sale of 30 sets
- Price: ¥2,000
- Approximately 20,000 fireworks
- All three types of hands-on activities
- “Make a Rainbow Bookmark” ¥3,300 (tax included)
- “Make a Glass Strap” ¥3,300 (tax included)
- “Make a Wax Seal Stamp” ¥500 (tax included)
- First 500 participants

## テラデータ launches an autonomous AI execution platform that combines data sovereignty with cost management, available in the cloud and on-premises

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000258.000018629.html
- anchor: #n1657121
- Companies mentioned: テラデータ、Teradata、AWS、Amazon Web Services

Facts:
- A single enterprise stack that supports multiple environments

## サッカニー史上最高峰のテクノロジーを結集したレーシングモデル「ENDORPHIN ELITE 3（エンドルフィン エリート3）」7月24日（金）よりサッカニー直営店に新登場

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000290.000035698.html
- anchor: #n1657120
- Companies mentioned: 丸紅コンシューマーリンク株式会社、Saucony

Facts:
- Retail price: 46,200 yen (tax included)

## [Ergohuman] Goes on sale August 1 | “5D armrests” newly added to select models

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000294.000049478.html
- anchor: #n1657119
- Companies mentioned: Ergohuman、株式会社関家具

Facts:
- Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: ¥293,700 (tax included)
- Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: ¥264,000 (tax included)
- Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: ¥247,500 (tax included)
- Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: ¥260,700 (tax included)
- Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: ¥231,000 (tax included)
- Capital: 10,000万 yen

## Tapo 4K Wi-Fi camera “Tapo C260” wins “Best Buy” in the August issue of “Kaden Hihyo”!

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000297.000093240.html
- anchor: #n1657118
- Companies mentioned: TP-Linkグループ、ティーピーリンクジャパン株式会社、晋遊舎、SAMSUNG、TOPESEL、IDC

Facts:
- (Expected retail price: ¥10,450 including tax)
- Up to 512 GB
- Warranty period: 3 years
- 1.2 billion users
- More than 170 countries and regions worldwide
- 42 locations worldwide

## [Caster’s exclusive survey] 2026 ranking of labor cloud tool adoption

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000298.000012003.html
- anchor: #n1657117
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キャスター、KING OF TIME、freee人事労務、SmartHR、マネーフォワードクラウド勤怠、マネーフォワードクラウド給与、給与奉行クラウド、マネーフォワードクラウド人事管理

Facts:
- Surveyed 70 companies
- About 60%
- 15 companies
- 11 companies
- 10 companies
- 24 companies
- 16 companies
- 6 companies
- 22 companies
- 20 companies
- More than 6,400 in total

## Turn the page and “transform!” A picture book that sparks children’s curiosity: “Amazing! Fun! Animal Transformations,” featuring dramatic changes in 51 kinds of living creatures, goes on sale July 23

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000298.000069413.html
- anchor: #n1657116
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社高橋書店、イースト・プレス、文一総合出版、Gakken、小学館クリエイティブ、少年写真新聞社、高橋書店

Facts:
- All 51 kinds of living creatures
- List price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
- 80 pages
- July 23, 2026 (Thursday)

## A flavor popular with a wide range of generations and perfect for summer! “Recaldent Pineapple,” known for its sweet-and-sour taste

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000304.000009251.html
- anchor: #n1657115
- Companies mentioned: モンデリーズ・ジャパン株式会社、モンデリーズ・インターナショナル

Facts:
- Advance sales begin August 3, 2026 (Mon) at convenience stores and station shops nationwide
- On sale nationwide from Monday, Sept. 7

## 休日グランピング部 announces its “2026 First-Half Popular Glamping Facilities Ranking” nationwide and by region, based on 20,000 bookings!

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000304.000030850.html
- anchor: #n1657114
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イオレ、休日グランピング部

Facts:
- First half of 2026
- 4 facilities featuring natural hot springs make the TOP 10
- Chiba, Tochigi and Hyogo prefectures each have 2 facilities in the ranking
- Capital: ¥2.76295 billion
- Number of employees: 83

## 【28卒採用開始】新卒採用＆オープン・カンパニーの募集を開始！自己分析・職種診断の2大Webセミナー開催

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000313.000016175.html
- anchor: #n1657113
- Companies mentioned: フロンティア株式会社、Ready Crew（レディクル）

Facts:
- Annual total transaction budget of 1,100億円
- 140,000 cumulative matches

## Wage increases for all employees starting July 2026 ～ Continuing investment in human capital with wage increases for 4 consecutive terms ～

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000319.000010609.html
- anchor: #n1657112
- Companies mentioned: 東京エレクトロン デバイス株式会社

Facts:
- Average wage increase of 5%
- Implemented for 4 consecutive terms

## ワールド・モード・ホールディングス代表の加福真介が近畿大学経営学部の講義に登壇

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000328.000010360.html
- anchor: #n1657111
- Companies mentioned: ワールド・モード・ホールディングス、近畿大学、iDA、BRUSH、AIAD、AIAD LAB、フォーアンビション、VISUAL MERCHANDISING STUDIO、双葉通信社、reward

Facts:
- Currently at a scale of 40 billion yen
- 2030年には1000億企業
- Approximately 300 sales staff

## Carrot® launches high-end “Conte” model featuring newly developed sole

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000346.000010541.html
- anchor: #n1657110
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ムーンスター、Carrot®、ゲンキ・キッズ

Facts:
- Price: ¥6,490 (tax included)
- Price: ¥6,050 (tax included)
- Weight: Approx. 90 g / 13.0 cm
- Weight: Approx. 120 g / 16.0 cm

## 【ホテルJALシティ長崎】“Iki Shochu Fair” to be held from July 24 as part of 30th-anniversary celebration

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000351.000015676.html
- anchor: #n1657109
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オークラ ニッコー ホテルマネジメント、ホテルJALシティ長崎、壱岐の蔵酒造、壱岐の華、玄海酒造、世界貿易機関（WTO）

Facts:
- 7月24日（金）～25日（土）の2日間
- Hours: 14:00–18:00

## 【2026 Survey on the Security of Electronic Documents and Data】Among companies using timestamps, “difficulty processing large volumes of data” rises to No. 1 challenge at 51.4%, up 12.1 percentage points from 2025

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000357.000053341.html
- anchor: #n1657108
- Companies mentioned: ウイングアーク１ｓｔ株式会社、株式会社IDEATECH

Facts:
- “Difficulty processing large volumes of data” at 51.4%
- Up 12.1 percentage points from 2025
- “Possibility of failing to detect AI tampering with important documents” at 30.8%
- Up 7.2 percentage points from 2025
- “Verification through electronic authentication (such as timestamps)” at 48.2%
- Up 9.4 percentage points from 2025
- 510 employees involved in timestamp-related work at companies with sales of ¥10 billion or more
- “Occurrence of a serious security incident” at 25.7%
- “Rapid development and use of AI” at 25.3%
- Combined interest in services that can provide proof using both timestamps and e-seals stands at 78.5%

## ～Kyoto’s renowned restaurants have a “hanare”～ A “hanare” opens in the adjoining space next to 牛カツ 京都勝牛 清水五条坂店! Turn time spent in Kyoto into time savoring Kyoto, rather than waiting in line.

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000358.000014852.html
- anchor: #n1657107
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社京都勝牛、牛カツ 京都勝牛 清水五条坂店、牛カツ 京都勝牛 清水五条坂店 はなれ

Facts:
- Seating: 38 seats (8 on the 1st floor, 30 on the 2nd floor)
- Opening Wednesday, July 29, 2026
- A 15-minute walk from Kiyomizu-Gojo Station on the Keihan Railway

## NYNY, which operates 38 locations in Kansai, honors 50 hairstylists who achieved annual sales exceeding ¥20 million; holds its annual “20 Million Player Party,” a tradition dating back to 2015 and originating in Kyoto

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000377.000049680.html
- anchor: #n1657106
- Companies mentioned: NYNY、株式会社アルテジェネシス、株式会社ニューヨーク・ニューヨーク、株式会社 アッシュ、株式会社スタイルデザイナー、株式会社 C＆P、株式会社 ダイヤモンドアイズ、株式会社 東京美髪芸術学院

Facts:
- 50 hairstylists honored
- 174 stylists on staff
- Average annual sales of approximately ¥12 million
- More than ¥20 million, approximately 1.7 times that figure
- 5th year after joining the company
- ¥20 million in sales from nominated clients

## An essential “input-only” strategy guide for preparing for the Common Test English exam! “Masao Seki’s Common Test English: Core INPUT 55” to be published on Thursday, July 23

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000394.000055026.html
- anchor: #n1657105
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社旺文社、公益財団法人 日本英語検定協会、ETS

Facts:
- List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
- Compatible with more than 300 books
- Established: October 1, 1931

## 【LOUNIE（ルーニィ）】人気インフルエンサー・吉田理紗さんと旅を快適に彩るコラボアイテムを発売！

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000403.000118144.html
- anchor: #n1657104
- Companies mentioned: アイア株式会社、LOUNIE（ルーニィ）、吉田理紗

Facts:
- ￥16,500 (tax included)
- ¥20,900 (tax included)
- Surpassed 180,000 followers

## Installs company-owned solar power generation equipment at the Ibaraki Chuo Satellite Center

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000412.000000537.html
- anchor: #n1657103
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MonotaRO、東京電力エナジーパートナー株式会社、プロロジスパーク猪名川1、プロロジスパーク猪名川2、JPタワー大阪、株式会社Looop

Facts:
- Renewable energy to supply approximately 25% of the electricity consumed at the facility
- Reduces CO₂ emissions by approximately 241 tons annually
- Solar panel capacity: 531.2kW
- Estimated annual power generation: approximately 534,000kWh

## イケア、「IKEA豊洲」を2026年9月3日（木）にオープン

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000414.000065734.html
- anchor: #n1657102
- Companies mentioned: イケア、イケア・ジャパン株式会社、イケア・ジャパン、IKEA豊洲、IKEA Tokyo-Bay、IKEA横浜、IKEA新三郷、IKEA立川、IKEA渋谷、IKEA横浜ベイクォーター、アーバンドック ららぽーと豊洲

Facts:
- 2026年9月3日（木）に、イケア店舗（商業施設内店舗）「IKEA豊洲」を「アーバンドック ららぽーと豊洲」2階にオープンします。
- Approximately 9,500 products in イケア’s range
- Approximately 500 of these items are available to take home on the day of purchase.
- Store (sales floor) area: Approximately 560 m²
- ¥2,799
- ¥2,990
- ¥1,499
- ¥799
- ¥64,990

## RoboRoboペイロール launches “AI Agent Team,” using 7 specialized AIs to support monthly payroll BPO operations

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000418.000011515.html
- anchor: #n1657101
- Companies mentioned: オープングループ株式会社、オープン株式会社、RoboRoboペイロール

Facts:
- 7 specialized AIs
- Capital: 30 million yen

## 1 in 5 men say “the air conditioning is too cold”: A lightweight, versatile cardigan is suggested for office cooling, offering support to men who endure the discomfort of feeling cold

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000420.000115161.html
- anchor: #n1657100
- Companies mentioned: 青山商事株式会社、洋服の青山

Facts:
- 1 in 5 men (20.4%) said, “I often feel cold because the air conditioning is too strong”
- Some said, “It’s too weak, so it’s hot (30.8%)”
- 28.6% of men feel cold but do not take any particular measures
- Retail price: ¥6,589 including tax
- Valid responses | 824 people

## New information-gathering agent feature for Aconnect, an AI agent for manufacturing R&D: Launches “Inspiration Ideas (β version),” turning information gathering into a catalyst for generating development themes

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000423.000024407.html
- anchor: #n1657099
- Companies mentioned: ストックマーク株式会社、Aconnect

Facts:
- これまで、1つの企画を調査(種出し)から技術の具体化、市場性の評価まで検討するには、数週間程度の多大な時間と労力がかかっていました。
- It is now possible to complete one cycle of in-depth consideration, which previously took several weeks, in just a few hours

## Urinary cancer risk test マイシグナル®︎ surpasses 2,500 medical institutions offering the test!

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000424.000041883.html
- anchor: #n1657098
- Companies mentioned: Craif株式会社、マイシグナル®︎、東京メディカルクリニック、イーヘルスクリニック新宿院、中日病院、医誠会国際総合病院、JA神奈川県厚生連保健福祉センター、品川シーズンテラス健診クリニック

Facts:
- Has signed joint research agreements with more than 50 medical institutions nationwide, including hospitals, university hospitals and cancer centers

## Announcement of participation in awareness activities for the cardiovascular disease prevention campaign “Healthy Heart Day 2026: ‘Let’s Check Our Blood Pressure!’”

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000444.000027019.html
- anchor: #n1657097
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ルネサンス、一般社団法人日本循環器協会、日本心臓財団、日本循環器学会、日本AED財団

Facts:
- 330 facilities (as of the end of March 2026)
- From Thursday, July 23, 2026, on a rolling basis through Monday, Aug. 31

## 【天王洲・RIDE】氷を浮かべて楽しむ「モエ・エ・シャンドン アイス アンペリアル」で乾杯。白桃やライチで描く“夏の白”のアフタヌーンティーを週末限定で提供

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000446.000025087.html
- anchor: #n1657096
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バルニバービ、モエ・エ・シャンドン、RIDE

Facts:
- With savory items: ¥7,400
- Without savory items: ¥6,500
- Seating: 350 seats

## Nehan adopts テックタッチ for Labid, its AI workflow for public-sector sales

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000447.000048939.html
- anchor: #n1657095
- Companies mentioned: Nehan、テックタッチ、テックタッチ株式会社、Nehan株式会社

Facts:
- Reduced initial onboarding workload by 30%.
- The operation guide has been played more than 1,900 times.
- More than 10 million users
- Market share: 52.4%

## Gather Moana and her friends and head to the summer sea! Cute mascots from Moana are coming exclusively to Namco from Friday, July 24, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000448.000159118.html
- anchor: #n1657094
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、ディズニー、バンダイナムコアミューズメント

Facts:
- A live-action film is also set to premiere on Friday, July 31, 2026.
- Lineup (4 types): Moana / Maui / Pua / Hei Hei
- ■ Size: Approx. W 7 cm × D 5 cm × H 12 cm

## Enjoy this summer at Asobi Park PLUS! The quiz event “Dinosaur Challenge” starts Friday, July 24! Plus, special summer plans offering great value are also available.

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000449.000159118.html
- anchor: #n1657093
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、ケータ氏

Facts:
- 2026年7月24日(金)～8月31日(月)
- ¥1,700 for a parent-child pair
- A plan that saves you ¥680 compared with the regular price
- ¥300 off your next admission

## From Friday, July 24, 2026, about 200 Namco locations nationwide will appear as PokéStops and Gyms in ポケモン GO!

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000450.000159118.html
- anchor: #n1657092
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、ポケモン GO、任天堂、クリーチャーズ、ゲームフリーク

## ブッキング・ドットコム's latest 2026 survey reveals that more than half of LGBTQ+ travelers carefully consider whether to disclose their identity while traveling.

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000452.000015916.html
- anchor: #n1657091
- Companies mentioned: ブッキング・ドットコム、Booking.com

Facts:
- Among LGBTQ+ travelers worldwide, 31% said they are open about being LGBTQ+ while traveling.
- Among LGBTQ+ travelers worldwide, 31% said they are open about being LGBTQ+ while traveling (Japan: 9%).
- 40% of travelers (Japan: 38%) said they would be willing to conceal their identity to visit a destination they consider a “once-in-a-lifetime” trip.
- Within the LGBTQ+ community, only LGBTQ+ travelers who have not come out made up a majority (53%) of those who said they feel no anxiety while traveling.
- 37% of travelers (Japan: 32%) said they feel more comfortable consulting AI than asking people about sensitive questions concerning local LGBTQ+ communities and circumstances.

## “キット、高く跳べる！”新たな試練に立ち向かうスパイダーマン応援菓子が誕生「キットカット スパイダーマン NYチーズケーキ味」8月1日（土）全国発売

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000454.000004158.html
- anchor: #n1657090
- Companies mentioned: ネスレ日本株式会社、スパイダーマン、Amazon、インテージSRI+

Facts:
- Suggested retail price (tax included): ¥788
- Collaboration-design hoodie (50 winners)
- Collaboration-design memo pad (200 winners)
- コラボデザインステッカー（300名様 *2枚1組）

## Tsuchiya Kaban's schoolbag brand grirose teams up with Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing for the 3rd installment of its collaboration: the KAWAI meets grirose mini grand piano, available in limited quantities.

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000466.000007557.html
- anchor: #n1657089
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社土屋鞄製造所、株式会社河合楽器製作所、grirose、KAWAI

Facts:
- 39,600 yen (tax included)
- 32 keys
- Standard pitch: A=442Hz

## DELISH KITCHEN's official Instagram account surpasses 5 million followers.

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000468.000018729.html
- anchor: #n1657088
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エブリー、株式会社ユーザーローカル、Sensor Tower、Similarweb

Facts:
- It has grown to rank 7th in total followers among official Instagram accounts of companies in Japan.
- The combined follower count across 5 major platforms (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and X) exceeds 9.4 million.
- In 85% of short-form social media tie-in ads, an increase in in-store sales after the campaign has been confirmed.
- Based on the concept “easy and delicious for anyone to make,” all recipes are developed by food professionals such as registered dietitians, with more than 57,000 recipes in total

## [Coming soon] The appliance e-commerce site XPRICE本店 will hold “Ectoku 3DAYS” for 3 days, July 24–26, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000470.000028810.html
- anchor: #n1657087
- Companies mentioned: エクスプライス株式会社、XPRICE本店

Facts:
- Up to ¥3,000 off
- Limited to the first 600 customers
- Purchases of ¥100,000 or more, including tax
- Purchases of ¥75,000 or more, including tax
- Purchases of 50,000 yen or more, including tax
- Purchases of ¥30,000 or more, including tax
- Purchases of 15,000 yen or more, tax included

## 【KFCがこの夏のひと涼みを応援！】KFCのドリンク全サイズを、何度でも最大240円おトクに楽しめる「ドリンク全サイズ100円」キャンペーン 7月29日(水)から8月25日(火)まで実施

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000480.000032088.html
- anchor: #n1657086
- Companies mentioned: KFC、日本ケンタッキー・フライド・チキン株式会社

Facts:
- 100 yen
- Up to ¥240
- Wednesday, July 29
- Tuesday, August 25

## Warehouse TERRADA, in partnership with Tokyo Gendai, will hold the roving art event “TENNOZ ART WEEK 2026” in Tennozu.

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000481.000014158.html
- anchor: #n1657085
- Companies mentioned: 寺田倉庫株式会社、Tokyo Gendai、WHAT CAFE、WHAT MUSEUM、PIGMENT TOKYO、京都芸術大学、品川区、一般社団法人 天王洲・キャナルサイド活性化協会

Facts:
- 2026年9月10日（木）から9月13日（日）まで開催
- 2026年9月11日（金）～9月13日（日）
- Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026
- Friday, Sept. 11, 2026
- September 12, 2026 (Saturday)
- Price: ¥13,200 (tax included)

## ROKUがサンリオキャラクターズとコラボレーションハローキティをはじめとする6キャラクターを起用した全7型の限定コレクションを発売

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000488.000003197.html
- anchor: #n1657084
- Companies mentioned: ROKU、サンリオキャラクターズ、株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ、byeA.、株式会社サンリオ

Facts:
- Featuring all 6 characters (Hello Kitty, Tuxedosam, Hangyodon, Bad Badtz-Maru, Pompompurin and Keroppi)
- Available in stores starting Tuesday, August 4
- Preorders open Thursday, August 6
- Large tote bag (¥10,450)
- Eco bag (¥6,050)
- Keychain (¥2,640)
- Drawstring pouch (¥4,400)
- Mirror with case (¥2,200)
- Bandana (¥2,200)

## Technology with a human touch supports children's hearts. A lecture on “The Future of Schools,” informed by research findings, will be held. Applications are now open for in-person attendees and livestream viewers.

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000510.000055543.html
- anchor: #n1657083
- Companies mentioned: GROOVE X 株式会社、LOVOT、東京学芸大学附属国際中等教育学校、東京学芸大学附属竹早中学校

Facts:
- In-person attendance capacity: 20 people
- Date and time: Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 10:00–12:00
- ※Application deadline: Sunday, August 16, 2026, by 23:59

## Using TKC's FX Cloud financial accounting software enables automatic journal entries based on invoice data for items purchased through Amazonビジネス.

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000517.000018852.html
- anchor: #n1657082
- Companies mentioned: TKC、Amazon、Amazonビジネス、Open Peppol、デジタル庁

Facts:
- Capital: ¥5.7 billion
- An organization of 11,600 tax accountants and certified public accountants

## Mirai Works wins contract for Tagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture's Reiwa 8 “Sweet Potato Project: Creating Connections with the Community” initiative.

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000519.000016557.html
- anchor: #n1657081
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社みらいワークス、求められる農産物対策協議会、内閣府

Facts:
- 98,000 registered professionals
- 9,600 clients
- Capital: ¥94,910 thousand

## That Heisei-era sweet treat is coming back! “Fluffy Cake in a Mug! Mocomoco” returns for the first time in 12 years.

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000531.000020257.html
- anchor: #n1657080
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 永谷園

Facts:
- Launching nationwide Monday, August 3, 2026.
- Suggested retail price: ¥130 before tax
- We have received more than 500 comments over the past 10 years.
- 2 minutes in the microwave
- 1 egg

## Exhibiting at the “Accounting and Financial Systems Expo,” a specialist exhibition at the 5th Back Office DXPO Tokyo '26 [Summer].

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000533.000018493.html
- anchor: #n1657079
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミロク情報サービス、ブティックス株式会社、Galileopt DX、LucaTech GX、MJS e-ドキュメントCloud、Edge Tracker、MJS税務DX

Facts:
- 800 companies, making it one of Japan's largest
- 2 days

## NTTドコモビジネスX becomes the only Japanese company to receive certification in クアルトリクス's “Gold Consulting Partner 2026” program.

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000537.000006600.html
- anchor: #n1657078
- Companies mentioned: NTTドコモビジネスX、クアルトリクス、NTTコム オンライン、NTTグループ、ベイン・アンド・カンパニー、フレッド・ライクヘルド、サトメトリックス・システムズ、NICE Systems,Inc

Facts:
- The company has more than 10 years of experience and expertise in customer loyalty improvement solutions using NPS® (Net Promoter Score®), a key CX KPI.
- Approximately 20,000 companies worldwide use クアルトリクス's advanced AI.

## Webinar announcement for Thursday, August 6, 2026: “Designing Next-Generation Brand Guidelines — Rules Protected by AI and a Brand World That Moves People”

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000540.000040283.html
- anchor: #n1657077
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アマナ、NTT Communications、Anchorstar

Facts:
- Capacity: 100 people
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Number of employees: 520 (consolidated)
- Projects numbering 10,000 per year

## Among small and midsize businesses that actively use AI, 67.7% say they “are not making full use of it.”

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000550.000010550.html
- anchor: #n1657076
- Companies mentioned: ラクスル株式会社

Facts:
- Even among those who actively use AI, 67.7% feel they are “not making full use of it”
- Among those whose productivity or work efficiency improved through AI use, 54.9% said, “Everyday tasks such as gathering information and preparing documents have become faster”
- Just 1.9% said, “The entire workflow has changed”
- 35.9% said, “I learned naturally by using it”
- 27.7% said, “I studied on my own using books and online articles”
- 27.7% also said, “I studied on my own using videos on YouTube and social media”
- 31.0% said they wanted “a collection of ready-to-use templates”
- 25.3% said they wanted “one-on-one support and a consultation desk”
- 23.0% said they wanted “a collection of examples of how companies in the same industry use it”
- The survey targeted 300 owners and employees of small and medium-sized businesses nationwide with 2–100 employees

## Limited-time launch of the “Special Pork Loin Cutlet Set Meal” and “Special Pork Loin Cutlet Bento” featuring “東の匠SPF” branded pork, available at ゴッドカツ

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000579.000019432.html
- anchor: #n1657075
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社吉野家、ゴッドカツ

Facts:
- Price before tax: 1,360 yen
- Price including tax: 1,496 yen
- Price including tax: 1,468 yen

## Earth Corporation launches “バスクリン ももの香り ノンタンデザイン,” a new product to make bath time enjoyable for parents and children

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000619.000023444.html
- anchor: #n1657074
- Companies mentioned: アース製薬株式会社、偕成社

Facts:
- Cumulative circulation has surpassed 35,000,000 copies
- On sale in limited quantities starting Thursday, August 20, 2026

## Earth Corporation launches “温泡 モイスチャーシルクアロマ 12錠入,” featuring 6 moisturizing ingredients for rich hydration

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000625.000023444.html
- anchor: #n1657073
- Companies mentioned: アース製薬株式会社、温泡

Facts:
- 6 moisturizing ingredients for rich hydration
- 温泡 モイスチャーシルクアロマ 12錠入
- On sale nationwide on Thursday, August 20, 2026
- Contents: 40 g × 12 tablets

## ザムスト to set up a special booth at volleyball and soccer venues for the Reiwa 8 National High School Comprehensive Athletic Meet (Inter-High)

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000652.000002354.html
- anchor: #n1657072
- Companies mentioned: 日本シグマックス株式会社、ザムスト

Facts:
- Reiwa 8 National High School Comprehensive Athletic Meet
- Competition period: Wednesday, July 22–Friday, August 21, Reiwa 8
- Wednesday, August 5–Saturday, August 8
- Tuesday, August 4–Friday, August 7
- Saturday, July 25–Saturday, August 1
- Founded: June 1, 1973
- Capital: 90 million yen
- Number of employees: 238 (as of the end of March 2026)
- Revenue: 16.22 billion yen (fiscal year ended March 2026)

## Minions run wild at ガスト this summer!? Collaboration campaign with 映画『ミニオンズ&モンスターズ』 starts Thursday, 7/30

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000675.000017486.html
- anchor: #n1657071
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社すかいらーくレストランツ、ガスト、映画『ミニオンズ&モンスターズ』、Universal Studios Licensing LLC

Facts:
- The film 映画『ミニオンズ&モンスターズ』, opening nationwide on August 7, 2026
- The campaign starts Thursday, July 30
- Scheduled for Thursday, July 30–Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- Minion Star Mini Cheese-in Hamburger 1,299 yen (1,429 yen including tax)
- Minion Garlic Steak Pilaf 1,399 yen (1,539 yen including tax)
- Megaphone Dip Fries & Popcorn Shrimp 899 yen (989 yen including tax)
- Minion Gummy Mini Sundae 799 yen (879 yen including tax)
- Minions Mini Bottle (2 designs) A clear bottle featuring playful Minions designs all over, perfect for taking on the go! [Capacity/approx. 300 ml
- Minions Cup (2 designs) Its handy size makes it easy to use every day and suitable for a variety of occasions

## Education × Fishing Port: Hota Fishing Port to host its first “Seafood and Food Experience Program” for elementary school students

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000730.000026954.html
- anchor: #n1657070
- Companies mentioned: アクトインディ株式会社、保田漁業協同組合、練馬区立光が丘秋の陽小学校

Facts:
- 練馬区立光が丘秋の陽小学校6年生65名
- The program is scheduled to be held at a total of 7 public elementary schools in Tokyo for fifth- and sixth-grade students by next January

## Kao and Tokyu Land Corporation bring shade and “cooling towels” to help people stay cool while strolling in the city during Reiwa-era extreme heat; “STAY in the SHADE” project to be held at Omokado

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000737.000006953.html
- anchor: #n1657061
- Companies mentioned: 花王株式会社、東急不動産株式会社、サンエックス株式会社、欅会、株式会社ゆあそび

Facts:
- From Thursday, July 30, 2026, through Wednesday, August 5
- Days with a high temperature of 40℃ or higher have been newly defined as “extreme heat days”
- The wider Shibuya area (within an approx. 2.5 km radius of Shibuya Station)
- A diverse range of people visit each year, totaling 89 million

## Events addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation through collaboration with diverse partners: “GREEN COOL PARK at SHIBUYA” to be held at Shibuya Sakura Stage

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000738.000006953.html
- anchor: #n1657060
- Companies mentioned: 東急不動産ホールディングス、東急不動産、花王、ダイキン工業、株式会社リファインバースグループ、株式会社スクウェア・エニックス、ネスレ日本、Jリーグ、サンエックス、一般社団法人SWiTCH、一般社団法人 日本気候リーダーズ・パートナーシップ、Ezita

Facts:
- 参加者1名につき1㎡分の森林保全活動への寄付

## Sponsorship recruitment begins for “Business×HR Forum 2026,” an online event for corporate planning and human resources professionals at major companies, to be held December 1

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000741.000034873.html
- anchor: #n1657059
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社翔泳社、Biz/Zine、HRzine、NTTドコモ、富士通

Facts:
- Estimated advance registrants: approx. 300–400
- Estimated viewers on the day: approx. 150–200

## Significantly reduces time spent summarizing and editing! Inashiki City Council in Ibaraki Prefecture officially adopts a “council newsletter production support service”

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000784.000020223.html
- anchor: #n1657058
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アドバンスト・メディア、株式会社速記センターつくば、合同会社ecarlate

Facts:
- Full-scale operations began with the regular session in June 2026.
- The council, which holds sessions 4 times a year,

## “Groove Coaster Future Performers” to receive a free update on July 23 and new DLC! Multiple songs by virtual singer Kasane Teto are featured! The base game includes “おちゃめ機能,” with 6 songs and a navigator joining via the additional DLC

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000790.000041970.html
- anchor: #n1657057
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タイトー、任天堂、ヤマハ株式会社

Facts:
- 3 new free songs
- Featuring 6 popular songs
- 50%OFF
- The series has reached 7 million downloads worldwide
- Featuring a total of 78 songs

## “18V Cordless Brush Cutter, Loop Handle NUB18VLGCBL” joins the lineup from UBERMANN, the power-tool brand chosen by professionals!

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000885.000079052.html
- anchor: #n1657056
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コメリ、UBERMANN

Facts:
- Price: 19,800 yen (tax included)
- Estimated charging time: approx. 75 minutes
- Estimated cutting area (on a full charge): approx. 120 square meters
- Number of stores: 1,234 (as of June 30, 2026)

## San-X characters join Kao and Tokyu Land Corporation to bring coolness to Omokado! San-X supports the “STAY in the SHADE” project

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000894.000018631.html
- anchor: #n1657055
- Companies mentioned: 花王株式会社、東急不動産株式会社、サンエックス株式会社、欅会

Facts:
- From Thursday, July 30, 2026, through Wednesday, August 5
- Approx. 10 stores in the Harajuku and Jingumae area
- The wider Shibuya area (within an approx. 2.5 km radius of Shibuya Station)
- A diverse range of people visit each year, totaling 89 million

## Enjoy regional ramen’s “finishing rice dish” at home: addictive-tasting soup rice bases, “Pour-on! Regional Ramen Rice—Miyazaki Spicy Noodles Style” and “Nagoya Taiwan Ramen Style,” launching August 10

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000901.000003092.html
- anchor: #n1657054
- Companies mentioned: エスビー食品株式会社、日本のひなた 宮崎県、なごやめし普及促進協議会

Facts:
- Net contents
- Suggested retail price (excluding tax)
- Packaging
- August 10, 2026

## Jointly developed series with 栗原はるみ, featuring more than 70 arrangement recipes: 栗原はるみ “My Curry, Medium Hot,” “Cream Stew,” “Demi-Glace Stew” and “Tomato Hayashi” refreshed August 10

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000902.000003092.html
- anchor: #n1657053
- Companies mentioned: エスビー食品株式会社、栗原はるみ

Facts:
- August 10, 2026

## Popular regional ingredients turned into pasta sauce: enjoy a taste of travel with a simple mix. Mix-in Spaghetti Sauce, Regional Flavors: “Hakata Mentaiko & Takana” and “Ise-Shima Lobster with Butter,” launching August 10

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000903.000003092.html
- anchor: #n1657052
- Companies mentioned: エスビー食品株式会社

Facts:
- Suggested retail price (excluding tax)
- Planned in-store date

## Deliciousness in a generous sauce, with pasta sauce to enjoy with your preferred amount of noodles: “Yokubari Rich Garlic Tomato” and “Yokubari Rich Cheese Cream,” launching August 10

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000904.000003092.html
- anchor: #n1657051
- Companies mentioned: エスビー食品株式会社

Facts:
- 当社の1食用パスタソースとしては最大となる180gのソース量を実現しました。
- Suggested retail price (excluding tax) Garlic Tomato 180g 6×6 ¥240; Rich Cheese Cream 180g 6×6 ¥240

## “Masterpiece Picture Book Cookie Tin Selection by Cake.jp” to be held at 京王百貨店 Seiseki-Sakuragaoka starting July 23 (Thursday)!

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000913.000015685.html
- anchor: #n1657050
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Cake.jp、Cake.jp、京王百貨店、JR東日本、グランスタ東京、株式会社Suikosha、Universal Studios Licensing LLC、ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ライセンシング LLC

Facts:
- 2 million members
- More than 1,700 participating stores
- 8,000 types in the lineup
- Price: ¥3,564 (tax included)
- Price: 981 yen (tax included)

## ジョエル・ロブション 夏の新作スイーツ「パッションフルーツ」が登場！ マンゴープリンやチョコミントなど季節感あふれる全4種を販売

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000919.000002646.html
- anchor: #n1657049
- Companies mentioned: ジョエル・ロブション、株式会社フォーシーズ、ラ ブティック ドゥ ジョエル・ロブション、ル カフェ ドゥ ジョエル・ロブション ニュウマン新宿店、ル カフェ ラブティック ドゥ ジョエル・ロブション 虎ノ門ヒルズ店

Facts:
- Passion Fruit: A Marriage of Tropical Fruits ¥920
- Bear Cream Puff Été: Filled with Mango Cream ¥620
- Mango Pudding ¥820
- ジョエル・ロブションのチョコミント 900円
- Sales period: July 1, 2026 (Wednesday) to around early to mid-September

## Water-resistant “Gadgetable RB” backpack joins the commuter backpack series, which has sold more than 570,000 units, featuring a striking diamond-pattern embossing

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000951.000015319.html
- anchor: #n1657048
- Companies mentioned: エース株式会社、ace.

Facts:
- Cumulative sales: 570,000 units
- ¥30,800
- 31,900 yen
- 33,000 yen
- 34,100 yen

## 「資生堂パーラー」 支店レストランにて、真夏の食欲を満たす「スパイス＆ハーブフェア」開催！

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000976.000006543.html
- anchor: #n1657047
- Companies mentioned: 資生堂パーラー、日本橋髙島屋、髙島屋横浜店、JRセントラルタワーズ

Facts:
- 展開期間：2026年8月1日(土)〜8月31日(月)
- “Spiced Curry with Japanese Pork Fillet Cutlet” ¥2,970
- “Soup Curry with Iwate Prefecture ‘Oshu Iwai Chicken’ and Summer Vegetables, Served with Turmeric Rice” ¥2,860
- “Spice-Grilled Miyazaki Prefecture ‘Nichinan Chicken’ Thigh with Piperade Sauce” ¥2,970
- “Nagasaki Prefecture Sea Bream à la Vapeur with Citrus Herb Sauce Fragrant with Spices, Served with Zucchini Noodles and Kataifi Fritters” ¥2,970
- “Shrimp and Summer Vegetable Soup Curry” ¥2,970
- “Aichi Prefecture ‘Mikawa Pork’ Diablo-Style” ¥2,970
- “Hokkaido ‘Furano Melon’ Parfait” ¥2,640
- “Ajimu Town, Oita Prefecture

## Qoo10 announces its June 2026 monthly cosmetics rankings! Top 5 products by monthly sales volume in popular categories

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000979.000022933.html
- anchor: #n1657046
- Companies mentioned: eBay Japan合同会社、celimax、ラゴム、ビープレーン、FANCL、ホイップド、ミルクタッチ、rom&nd、CLIO、APRILSKIN、Dinto、WAKEMAKE、2aN、too cool for school、CZEL、Laka、VDL、Brand makeup、ABOUT TONE

Facts:
- 1st: [celimax] Noni Acne Bubble Cleanser
- 2nd: [ラゴム] Gel-to-Water Cleanser
- 3rd: [ビープレーン] Mung Bean Cleansing Line, 2-piece set
- 1st: [ミルクタッチ] Jelly Fit Tinted Glow Tint
- 2nd: [ロムアンド] Juicy Flash Lip Oil
- 3rd: [ペリペラ] Mood Glowy Tint
- 1st: [ウェイクメイク] [Hello Kitty] Soft Blurring Eye Palette
- 2nd: [2ªN] Better Me Eye Palette
- 3位：[トゥークールフォースクール]フロッタージュペンシル
- 1st: [2ªN] Dual Cheek
- 2nd: [Laka] Sun Shield Glowy Cheek

## メガネスーパー holds a class on “Proper Use of Contact Lenses” for employees of 富士スピードウェイホテル

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001007.000002864.html
- anchor: #n1657045
- Companies mentioned: メガネスーパー、富士スピードウェイホテル、インターメスティックグループ、Zoff

Facts:
- Thursday, July 2, 2026
- Participants: 15 employees of 富士スピードウェイホテル

## doda Job-to-Applicant Ratio: June 2026 and First Quarter 2026 Report

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001066.000022215.html
- anchor: #n1657044
- Companies mentioned: パーソルキャリア株式会社、doda、ベネッセホールディングス、ベネッセi-キャリア、HiPro

Facts:
- Job openings-to-applicants ratio: 2.55 times
- Job openings: up 3.2% from the previous month
- Job seekers: down 1.2% from the previous month
- “IT and communications” (105.4% from the previous month)
- “Energy” (105.2% from the previous month)
- “Staffing services” (112.8%)

## [すき家] Just right for summer! すき家 launches refreshing chilled soup

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001087.000097263.html
- anchor: #n1657043
- Companies mentioned: すき家、株式会社すき家、株式会社ゼンショーホールディングス

Facts:
- ¥760 (save ¥60 with a set!)
- ¥240
- 1,996 locations

## New: 2 portable power stations and a foldable solar panel for camping, car stays and disaster preparedness, with rapid charging in about 2 hours!

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001109.000032114.html
- anchor: #n1657042
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ロゴスコーポレーション、LOGOS

Facts:
- Rapid charging in about 2 hours
- High-capacity 512Wh battery
- High-capacity 992Wh battery
- About 55 smartphones
- About 15 tablets
- About 107 smartphones
- About 30 tablets
- About 4.6 hours for “Pro600”
- About 8.9 hours for “S1000”
- ¥70,950 (tax included)
- ¥129,800 (tax included)
- ¥29,480 (tax included)

## Giving summer meal prep our full support! “Super-Easy Summer Festival!” runs for 7 consecutive weeks, with a stream of new no-knife-needed menu items to beat the scorching heat (from 7/23)

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001212.000008895.html
- anchor: #n1657041
- Companies mentioned: オイシックス株式会社、Oisix、Kit Oisix

Facts:
- More than 2,500 menu items created to date
- Cumulative shipments of the series: 2.5億 meals
- Membership: 351,029

## Is the price a mistake?! カプリチョーザ’s “Summer Bag,” a summer lucky bag for the “Grand Founding Festival,” now on sale

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001302.000018232.html
- anchor: #n1657040
- Companies mentioned: カプリチョーザ、株式会社WDI JAPAN

Facts:
- 48th anniversary
- Priced at “¥4,000”
- Dining vouchers worth 5,000 yen
- カプリチョーザ Dressing (280ml)

## QD-OLED gaming monitor for experiencing next-generation visuals: “MAG 271QP QD-OLED X28” launches, featuring 280Hz, 0.03ms and a 24.5-inch mode, recommended for competitive gaming

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001476.000053749.html
- anchor: #n1657039
- Companies mentioned: エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社、MSI

Facts:
- 280Hz refresh rate
- 0.03 (GTG) response time
- Starting July 30, 2026 (Thursday)

## Business monitor supporting greater office productivity and space savings: “PRO MP225 E12VL,” a 21.45-inch model with a high 120Hz refresh rate, launches

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001477.000053749.html
- anchor: #n1657038
- Companies mentioned: エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社、MSI

Facts:
- 21.45-inch size
- Refresh rate: 120Hz
- July 30, 2026

## 23.8-inch business monitor designed for work efficiency and comfort: “PRO MP241 E14V” launches, with 144Hz support for smooth visuals and reduced eye strain

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001478.000053749.html
- anchor: #n1657037
- Companies mentioned: エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社、MSI

Facts:
- 23.8-inch size
- Smooth visuals at 144Hz
- July 23, 2026
- Compact 21.45-inch size that fits easily anywhere
- 120Hz refresh rate
- July 30, 2026

## New flavor “Variche Chocolate & Mint” combines rich chocolate and refreshing mint. Pre-launches at convenience stores on August 4 (Tuesday), with nationwide sales starting August 17 (Monday)

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001491.000021580.html
- anchor: #n1657036
- Companies mentioned: 森永乳業、インテージSRI＋、X（エックス）

Facts:
- Growth rate of 138% compared with FY22–24
- 100 winners by lottery

## More iron! Renewed as a food with function claims! The yogurt industry’s first※1 shelf-stable drinkable yogurt, “One Day’s Worth of Iron Drinkable Yogurt,” will be relaunched through 森永乳業’s online sales site in stages starting the week of July 27 (Monday)

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001493.000021580.html
- anchor: #n1657035
- Companies mentioned: 森永乳業、Mintel GNPD

Facts:
- 1日分の鉄分6.5mg以上
- 2.0g of lactulose
- 1本あたり54kcal
- Shelf life: 270 days

## [Event Report] We held the “Parent-Child Sports and Food Education Class with Aya Miyama”!

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001560.000054093.html
- anchor: #n1657034
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プレナス、ほっともっと、やよい軒、ＭＫレストラン、プレナスなでしこリーグ

Facts:
- We operate 2,820 stores in Japan
- As of the end of June 2026

## Designed with an “upscale” image, a new やよい軒 store opens in Abeno

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001562.000054093.html
- anchor: #n1657033
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プレナス、やよい軒、出前館、Uber Eats

Facts:
- 376 locations across Japan
- Seats: 81
- Double ginger pork set meal: ¥1,210
- Double chicken nanban set meal: ¥1,570
- Double Japanese-style grated-daikon hamburger steak set meal: ¥1,510

## Points recommended by store managers nationwide at 「ほっともっと」 for the “Beef Sundubu Bento”! No. 1: “The soup is delicious, packed with the umami of beef and seafood stock”

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001566.000054093.html
- anchor: #n1657032
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プレナス、ほっともっと

Facts:
- 2,421 stores
- 790 yen
- 840 yen
- An additional 50 yen
- 17 people

## A smartphone strap that transforms into a charging cable! New “Smartphone Shoulder Strap,” a 2-in-1 product with 60W fast charging, launching for ¥1,990

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001593.000073913.html
- anchor: #n1657031
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニトリ、ニトリ

Facts:
- ¥1,990 including tax
- Up to 60W fast charging
- Strap length: 130 cm
- Approx. 4.8 mm in diameter
- Approx. 66 g
- 5 kg

## [Celebrating the release of a new commercial featuring Kento Yamazaki and Yuko Araki and the product renewal] Japan has pride! 湖池屋 Pride Potato Renewal Giveaway Campaign!

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001615.000003039.html
- anchor: #n1657030
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社湖池屋、中村あゆみ

Facts:
- 50 winners in total
- Starts July 25, 2026
- Runs from July 23, 2026
- Sunday, August 2, 2026
- 55g