# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-23 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 6 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.

## Film 國分怜 starring 船ヶ山哲 and 美燈みなみ. Opens at Ikebukuro Cinema Rosa on 8/14. Trailer airs on チバテレ and TVer on 8/5. Dual theme songs: 船ヶ山哲’s “TABOO” and うさのみゆ＆ロボットしずくP’s “Time Leap”

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000174281.html
- anchor: #n1656774
- Companies mentioned: 結film、STUDIO STROLE、チバテレ、TVer、東京オリンピック、日本テレビ、BUZZFES、CYRCON、TOKYO MX、三菱 UFJ 銀行、⾷べログ、メグミルク、Netflix、FOD

Facts:
- フォロワーは⼀時 53 万⼈を突破
- 「捨てられた僕と⺟猫と奇跡」は、14 万部のベストセラー
- Opens at Ikebukuro Cinema Rosa on Friday, August 14, 2026
- A 30-second trailer will air on チバテレ on August 5 (25:30–26:00) and on TVer from the following day

## [Mita Seimenjo] This year, “boiled dumplings” and “curry rice” join the lineup as new spicy dishes! Enjoy the hot summer with the popular “Shakunetsu Tsukemen,” too!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000185678.html
- anchor: #n1656773
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SAKIGAKEホールディングス、株式会社エムピーキッチン、つけ麺専門店 三田製麺所、京都北白川 ラーメン魁力屋、札幌みその

Facts:
- This year marks the 15th year since its release
- As of June 2026, the company operates 51 stores nationwide
- Capital: 925.16 million yen

## 「予算が合わなくて展示会に出せない…」を解決。1小間ブースを業界最安値水準12万円で提供する「最安1小間ブース」サービス提供開始

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000078256.html
- anchor: #n1656772
- Companies mentioned: リンクストラテジー株式会社、オクタノルム社

Facts:
- Wide type (6m×2.7m×H2.7m): ¥180,000 (excluding tax)
- Capital: 1,000,000 yen

## Changing food production sites where “you can’t see who made it.” A koji starter manufacturer becomes the first food manufacturer to join Factory Pride Association

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000139045.html
- anchor: #n1656771
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビオック、Factory Pride Association、糀屋三左衛門

Facts:
- About 600 years since its founding
- A track record of doing business with about 3,000 miso, soy sauce, sake, shochu and other brewing companies
- Products shipped to more than 45 countries worldwide

## “Sauna Pilgrimage” visiting 6 saunas in the Ehime-Matsuyama area, with a special “Osettai” event inspired by the culture of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. Ion Water to be distributed free to participants

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000168700.html
- anchor: #n1656770
- Companies mentioned: SAUNiiiK合同会社、大塚製薬株式会社

Facts:
- More than 730 people have registered
- A total of 990 digital goshuin stamps have been issued
- 26 people completed the “full pilgrimage,” visiting all 6 facilities
- From July 27 through August 10, 2026

## Notice regarding the transfer of the powder-related business of 株式会社IHIプラント

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000180799.html
- anchor: #n1656769
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社栗本鐵工所、株式会社IHIプラント

Facts:
- The business transfer is scheduled for October 1, 2026.
- Capital: ¥31,186 million

## “KIBOU CURRY,” disaster-preparedness food supporting children’s cafeterias, opens at Tokyo’s TiB SHOP. Tastings and test sales to begin July 31

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000182810.html
- anchor: #n1656768
- Companies mentioned: Ginger Lab株式会社、三徳屋株式会社、Tokyo Innovation Base、TiB SHOP

Facts:
- 2026年7月31日（金）から9月30日（水）まで
- More than 12,000 locations nationwide
- There are “12,602” children's cafeterias nationwide
- Capital: ¥20,000,000

## [The common sense of the mahjong world is changing!] Mahjong education facility MAZEL, exempt from the Entertainment Business Act, launches a summer-only plan! With one-on-one instruction from professionals, it fully supports minors, students, and beginners in taking up mahjong this summer and developing decision-making skills for life!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000183030.html
- anchor: #n1656767
- Companies mentioned: ESPconsulting株式会社、MAZEL麻雀スクール、最高位戦日本プロ麻雀協会、全国麻雀業組合総連合会

Facts:
- Price: ¥19,800 per month (tax included)
- Price: 5-session ticket, ¥9,900 (tax included)

## Long-established Chuka Soba Senmon 珍遊 一乗寺本店, founded in Showa 二十五, to reopen after renovation on August 1 for the first time in 16 years

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000101635.html
- anchor: #n1656766
- Companies mentioned: 珍遊 一乗寺本店、株式会社京都クラシコ

Facts:
- Reopening event for 2 days only
- Reopening after renovations on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026
- Business hours: 11:00–24:00 (last order 23:30)

## Long-established match manufacturer 日東社, with an 80% domestic market share, begins growing pesticide-free vegetables indoors at its factory. Aims to enter the agriculture business by leveraging its expertise in precision quality control

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000128237.html
- anchor: #n1656765
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日東社

Facts:
- An 80% domestic market share
- Throughout its 126 years since founding
- From August 2026
- Employees: 45

## Sales begin for trailer-house-style “Rebirth Room®”

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000134486.html
- anchor: #n1656764
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クレイドル、Namilis Technologyホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- Prices start at ¥11 million, excluding tax

## A big “¥1 million prize”! Public call for singers of the familiar sound logo; the “Kizakura—ah, drink♪” contest begins July 23

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000165109.html
- anchor: #n1656763
- Companies mentioned: 黄桜株式会社、株式会社マテリアル

Facts:
- Prize money of 1,000,000 yen
- People aged 25 or older

## Mitsubishi Corporation’s “Mill-Box” sees growing use at Taisei Corporation’s major project site in Tokyo

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000173555.html
- anchor: #n1656762
- Companies mentioned: 三菱商事株式会社、大成建設株式会社

Facts:
- Multiple construction sites

## [AI Investment Survey] Around 70% are positive about using subsidies, but most are hesitant? Examining the “double barriers” facing small and midsize businesses

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000185200.html
- anchor: #n1656761
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社btobee、アイブリッジ株式会社

Facts:
- More than 60% are concerned about implementation costs
- The subsidy-use hurdle: More than 30% “don’t know which programs their company can use”
- 300 small- and midsize-business owners and executives nationwide

## AI analyzes participant behavior that instructors can’t fully observe | “部課長ゲーム,” adopted by around 150 companies, launches individual feedback for each participant

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000056947.html
- anchor: #n1656760
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HEART QUAKE

Facts:
- Participant satisfaction: 4.84 (out of 5)
- AI feedback feature: ¥10,000 added to the online version’s price, excluding tax
- Instructor dispatch (in person): from ¥150,000, excluding tax (for up to 30 people and 1.5 hours)
- Kit rental (in-house instructor format, in person): from ¥50,000, excluding tax (for up to 20 people)

## 下鴨茶寮 begins accepting reservations for “Osechi 2027”

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000170921.html
- anchor: #n1656759
- Companies mentioned: 下鴨茶寮、賀茂御祖神社、下鴨神社

Facts:
- 170th anniversary
- 10,000 yen or more including tax
- ¥1,500 discount, including tax

## 〈ザ・グレンロセス15〉, from Scotch whisky brand ザ・グレンロセス, launches on August 3, 2026 (Monday)

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000171077.html
- anchor: #n1656758
- Companies mentioned: ザ・グレンロセス、The Edrington Group Ltd.、三陽物産 株式会社

Facts:
- “ザ・グレンロセス15”
- Monday, August 3, 2026
- Alcohol content: 43%
- Volume: 700 ml
- Suggested retail price: ¥16,500 (including tax)
- 1879

## ecmile. representative and designer Fuyu Kitamura speaks as a guest lecturer at Chiba Prefectural Tateyama General High School

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000169776.html
- anchor: #n1656757
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社tashidelek.、ecmile.

Facts:
- Went independent in 2023
- In 2026, at Tokyo Girls Collection (TGC)

## YMFG Capital and VISION ARC CAPITAL establish “VAC-YMFG Catalyst 1号投資事業有限責任組合” to bring university-originated technologies into practical use

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000111385.html
- anchor: #n1656751
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社YMFGキャピタル、VISION ARC CAPITAL、インキュベイトファンド

Facts:
- Total of around ¥1 billion

## The fixed idea that “pregnancy is supposed to be happy” becomes a source of pressure. More than half of pregnant women feel guilty about emotions such as anxiety and irritability.

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000158155.html
- anchor: #n1656702
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スマートエコー、ポケマム

Facts:
- Have felt guilty about having negative emotions
- Anxiety about postpartum depression
- Have experienced “keeping anxiety and loneliness to themselves, unable to tell anyone”
- Pregnant women who feel lonely during pregnancy
- On mental health, “it’s hard to talk about my feelings” with doctors and midwives
- Feel they can “discuss everything” about their mental health
- Partner is the person they turn to about their worries

## Food hygiene management service “HACCP Station” adds a “heatstroke alert feature”

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000158914.html
- anchor: #n1656701
- Companies mentioned: 原田産業株式会社、HACCP Station

Facts:
- The amended Industrial Safety and Health Regulations, which took effect on June 1, 2025

## Osaka-based B Corp-certified specialty coffee roaster SÖT COFFEE ROASTER grand-opens its Shinsaibashi store (2026/7/28)

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000062682.html
- anchor: #n1656700
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビットバイビット、SÖT COFFEE ROASTER、Coffee Review

Facts:
- July 28, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Fourth store in the Kansai region
- Third in the world

## [Master AMR operation in 60 minutes] Free hands-on sessions for domestically made AMRs to be held in Tokyo, 8/26–28

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000177678.html
- anchor: #n1656699
- Companies mentioned: シナノケンシ株式会社、ASPINA

Facts:
- 8/26 (Wednesday)–8/28 (Friday)
- 75 minutes per session
- AspinaAMR300 (standard model, 300 kg payload)
- AspinaAMR300L (lift model, 300kg payload)
- AspinaAMR150L (slim model with lift, 150 kg payload; orders scheduled to begin in 26年8月)
- AspinaAMR100 (standard model, 100kg payload)
- AspinaAMR85L (lift model, 85kg payload)
- 資本金 6億5,000万円
- Group total: 3,003 people
- Japan: 822 people

## CYLLENGE’s entire cloud product lineup listed on デジタルマーケットプレイス（DMP）

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000121815.html
- anchor: #n1656698
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CYLLENGE、デジタル庁、デジタルマーケットプレイス（DMP）

Facts:
- All cloud products (7 products)

## [First in the industry※] Launch of a high-flow manifold piping system supporting up to 800L/min; cuts installation space by 75% and construction time by 180 minutes [July 31 (Friday)]

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000159928.html
- anchor: #n1656697
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リガルジョイント、半導体製造装置メーカー、工業炉メーカー、射出成型機メーカー

Facts:
- Maximum instantaneous flow rate: 800L/min
- Cuts construction time by up to 180 minutes
- 70% lighter
- July 31, 2026

## “Lets air through. Keeps flames out.” 日本住環境 launches new ventilation material “SEV-21FD,” certified for 60-minute quasi-fireproof construction for homes without eaves, on August 3

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000066981.html
- anchor: #n1656696
- Companies mentioned: 日本住環境株式会社、MIKATA

Facts:
- Effective opening area (150㎠/m)
- Product weighs approximately 970g
- Design price (excluding tax): ¥18,200 per unit

## [New release] Scams, embezzlement, ¥200 million in debt and only ¥300,000 in hand: a comeback in half a year from despair! 株式会社まる優 representative Yujiro Takarabe publishes [人生の裏技を見つけた照灯の原理], on mastering life through adversity quotient (AQ)

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000160315.html
- anchor: #n1656695
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社まる優、know-publishing、知道出版

Facts:
- ¥200 million in debt
- ¥300,000 in cash on hand
- Monthly income of ¥1 million
- 100 million yen
- List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
- 232 pages

## Following “カチメン！キャリア,” a recruitment service for new graduates and second-career professionals, CAC identity launches “カチメン！キャリア Advance,” a new brand for a broader range of job seekers

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000166096.html
- anchor: #n1656694
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CAC identity、株式会社インソース

Facts:
- More than 100,000 partner job listings
- Capital: 30 million yen
- Capital: ¥800 million

## YCP appoints 三日市隆, who has extensive experience in the investment banking industry, as partner

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000073556.html
- anchor: #n1656693
- Companies mentioned: YCPホールディングス、住友銀行、ベアー・スターンズ、モルガン・スタンレー、ゴールドマン・サックス証券、日本政策投資銀行（DBJ）、DBJ投資アドバイザリー、SMBC日興証券、PGキャピタルアドバーザｰズ、アーサーアンダーセン、あずさ監査法人

Facts:
- More than 700 professionals across 24 locations worldwide

## The YouTube channel “Professional AI CHANNEL,” operated by On Technologies and LegalOn Technologies, surpasses 350,000 subscribers

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000175261.html
- anchor: #n1656692
- Companies mentioned: On Technologies、LegalOn Technologies、Professional AI CHANNEL

Facts:
- 350,000 channel subscribers

## [Community contribution] ティーコム株式会社 carries out a neighborhood cleanup in Minato Ward, Tokyo

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000167682.html
- anchor: #n1656691
- Companies mentioned: ティーコム株式会社

Facts:
- 4 employees took part
- Conducted neighborhood cleanup activities 4 times in total

## [New project launches] “Skull Shaver Smile Support Project” to support women affected by hair loss from cancer treatment

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000160628.html
- anchor: #n1656690
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Bliss、Skull Shaver

Facts:
- The world competition of one of the world’s three major Mrs. pageants, to be held in July 2026

## Nintendo Switch™, Steam® “Staffer Retro: 超能力推理クエスト” launches today (7/23). A final trailer is also released, showcasing the appeal of solving mysteries to overturn a predetermined ending.

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000169103.html
- anchor: #n1656689
- Companies mentioned: GAMEPIA、Team Tetrapod、Nintendo Switch™、Steam®

Facts:
- Around 82 million won raised on South Korean crowdfunding platform “Tumblbug”
- Around ¥8.7 million raised on Japanese crowdfunding platform “CAMPFIRE”
- Total support across Japan and South Korea: around ¥17 million
- Download version: 3,500 yen (including tax)
- First production run of physical edition: 4,700 yen (including tax)

## 【Now available ▶︎ Cut GCP costs by up to 20%】“CloudCut” launches Google Cloud support following AWS—save up to 20% on GCP fees by switching the contracting point of contact

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000183887.html
- anchor: #n1656688
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社〇、LEI,inc.、Google Cloud、AWS、Vertex AI、BigQuery

Facts:
- Up to 20% savings
- More than ¥23 billion in cumulative managed funds
- From ¥300,000 per month
- An average of 2 weeks

## 【ラーメン魁力屋】Kyoto Kitashirakawa ラーメン魁力屋’s イオンモール名古屋茶屋店 in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, grand opens on Thursday, July 30, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000185678.html
- anchor: #n1656687
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SAKIGAKEホールディングス、株式会社魁力屋、イオンモール名古屋茶屋店、ラーメン魁力屋、三田製麺所、札幌みその

Facts:
- All varieties of “Kyoto back-fat soy sauce ramen” will be sold at a ¥110 discount from the tax-included price
- We operate a chain of 190 stores nationwide
- We operate 282 stores in Japan and overseas
- Capital: 925.16 million yen

## 76% of accommodation facility operators feel they are short-staffed. Just 16.3% have introduced robots or labor-saving equipment

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000030502.html
- anchor: #n1656686
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブルートーン、一般社団法人 日本クラウド産業協会、アスピック

Facts:
- Already introduced: 29 people (16.3%)
- Considering introduction: 32 people (18.0%)
- Interested but have no plans to introduce: 62 people (34.8%)
- Not interested: 55 people (30.9%)
- Food-service robots: 58.6%
- Cleaning robots: 48.3%
- Automated check-in kiosks: 48.3%
- Self-service payment machines: 41.4%
- Chatbots: 27.6%
- Luggage transport robots: 24.1%
- Automated AI phone response: 24.1%

## 【August 8 (Sat.) and 9 (Sun.)】“Biwako Exciting Museum—See, Touch, and Be Amazed!” event to be held at Al Plaza Nagahama

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000183099.html
- anchor: #n1656685
- Companies mentioned: 滋賀県立琵琶湖博物館、NPO法人近江淡水生物研究所、山門水源の森を次の世代に引き継ぐ会、早崎内湖保全再生協議会、長浜市環境保全課、琵琶湖博物館環境学習センター

Facts:
- August 8 (Sat.) and 9 (Sun.), 2026, 10:00–16:00

## Blueship announces its “Child-Rearing Platform” concept, starting with support grants for pregnant women

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000156786.html
- anchor: #n1656684
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Blueship、和泉市、泉佐野市、富田林市、藤井寺市、豊田市、東広島市、藤沢市、府中市、目黒区

Facts:
- Capital: 30 million yen

## A new standard for the “extreme-heat era”: VEILIER+（ベーリアプラス）, a parasol materials brand specializing in heat shielding, launches

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000157838.html
- anchor: #n1656683
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社小川、VEILIER+（ベーリアプラス）、ロフト、LINE DROPS

Facts:
- Heat-shielding rate: 71%
- Heat-shielding rate: 63％
- Sales to begin sequentially from July 25, 2026

## 【Oshman's】A new essential for dealing with “extreme heat days”: the era of incorporating heat-protection gear into everyday fashion. Serious heatwave protection items proposed by a former gear shop

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000171061.html
- anchor: #n1656682
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オッシュマンズ・ジャパン、DANNER、COOLER MASTER、KELTY、SALVAGE PUBLIC、MISSION

Facts:
- Price: ¥32,780 (tax included)
- Price: ¥21,780 (tax included)
- Price: ¥7,260 (tax included)
- Price: 11,550 yen (tax included)
- Price: 7,480 yen (tax included)
- Price: 9,900 yen (including tax)
- Price: 4,400 yen (tax included)
- “Extremely hot days” with maximum temperatures of 35°C or higher
- Cooling performance of up to -14°C compared with the outside temperature
- Cooling effect of 15°C below skin temperature
- Lasts up to 2 hours

## board（ボード）, a sales management cloud service for creating estimates and invoices for small and midsize businesses, launches an API integration with マネーフォワード クラウド会計

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000006719.html
- anchor: #n1656681
- Companies mentioned: ヴェルク株式会社、board（ボード）、株式会社マネーフォワード、マネーフォワード クラウド会計、マネーフォワード クラウド会計Plus

Facts:
- More than 5900 paid subscribers

## 【Yokohama Chinatown】A new spot drawing attention from Gen Z and cosmetics fans! “꾸미꾸미クミクミ,” an experiential K-beauty store featuring brands arriving in Japan for the first time, opens on July 31, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000102195.html
- anchor: #n1656680
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイ・オーダー、꾸미꾸미クミクミ、i-order Co., Ltd.

Facts:
- Yokohama Chinatown welcomes 2,000万人 tourists annually
- July 31, 2026 (planned)

## AI voice recorder Plaud now enables direct integration of transcription and summary data from ChatGPT and Claude

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000161544.html
- anchor: #n1656679
- Companies mentioned: Plaud、ChatGPT、Claude、Cursor、Codex、Windsurf、Gemini CLI、Zed、PLAUD株式会社、PLAUD Inc.

Facts:
- The AI voice recorder series has surpassed 2 million users worldwide

## Acrylic artist KAE: “A world of acrylic art that lifts your mood”

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000170316.html
- anchor: #n1656678
- Companies mentioned: KAE、私の部屋自由が丘店、私の部屋東京ソラマチ店、私の部屋ルクア大阪店、私の部屋

Facts:
- Keychain ¥3,500
- Earrings ¥3,000
- Brooch ¥4,500
- Basic holder ¥1,680
- お好きなパーツ（1点￥1,340）
- 56 stores nationwide, including directly operated and franchise locations
- 2027 marks the 55th anniversary of our founding

## The “SZ Seismic-Resistant Louver Ceiling System typeG,” which combines design and earthquake resistance, wins the Grand Prize at the Excellent Products and Technologies Awards at Building and Construction Materials Expo Osaka 2026 (経済産業省製造産業局 Director-General’s Award)

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000150334.html
- anchor: #n1656677
- Companies mentioned: 三洋工業株式会社、日本建築材料協会、経済産業省製造産業局、防災科研

Facts:
- A new product launched on May 29, 2026
- May 29 press release: Launch of the “SZ Seismic-Resistant Louver Ceiling System typeG”
- April 10 press release: Participates in a full-scale shaking test at 防災科研’s E-Defense

## 【パリ発のライフスタイルショップ】キャトル・セゾン2026年秋シーズンアパレルコレクション

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000170316.html
- anchor: #n1656676
- Companies mentioned: キャトル・セゾン、株式会社私の部屋リビング

Facts:
- Rose sleeveless dress / charcoal (100% cotton) ¥14,080
- Sheer V-neck cardigan / blue (91% polyester, 9% linen) ¥9,790
- Gauze denim frill blouse / navy (100% cotton) ¥7,590
- Rose-pleat pants / khaki (100% cotton) ¥10,780
- Heart earrings (alloy, brass) ¥1,760
- Paris collage pullover / off-white (100% cotton) ¥4,620
- Gathered leopard-print skirt (100% cotton) ¥9,790
- QS cotton ribbed socks / red (80% cotton, 18% polyester, 2% polyurethane) ¥1,320
- Heart necklace (alloy, brass) ¥1,760
- Pearl bracelet / gold (alloy, brass) ¥1,650
- QS cotton striped knit / brown (100% cotton)

## 大阪市教育委員会の非認知能力調査モデル事業にEdv Futureが採択ー児童生徒4,000名以上を対象に教育DXを推進

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000065750.html
- anchor: #n1656675
- Companies mentioned: Edv Future株式会社、大阪市教育委員会

Facts:
- 16 Osaka municipal elementary and junior high schools
- July 2026
- March 31, 2028
- More than 600 public elementary and junior high schools, high schools and other schools nationwide
- More than 200,000 students

## Robotaxi company Movies selected for JETRO’s “Global Startup Acceleration Program (GSAP)”

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000162379.html
- anchor: #n1656674
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ムービーズ、JETRO、Centrepolis Accelerator、金沢大学

Facts:
- The results of more than 28 years of autonomous driving research
- A cumulative total of 40,000 kilometers
- A track record of 2,000 passenger rides
- Established a U.S. corporation in 2025
- In May 2026, built networks with U.S. federal and state government officials and local companies

## Announcement: “Totto and Tottori!—A crossroads of fine sake and fine food, guided by the White Hare of Inaba—Japan’s Finest Ingredients WEEK”

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000055641.html
- anchor: #n1656673
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クロスポイントソリューション、兎ッ兎ワイナリー、鳥取大学

Facts:
- 開催期間：2026年8月5日（水）～ 8月8日（土）17時00分から22時30分まで

## StandLM, an AI that automatically creates nursing and caregiving records from conversations during care, to present at the 2nd Practice Report Meeting of the AI Subcommittee of 日本介護経営学会

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000154525.html
- anchor: #n1656672
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ENBASE、日本介護経営学会、大阪大学、厚生労働省

Facts:
- To be held by 日本介護経営学会’s AI Subcommittee on Saturday, August 1, 2026
- Established July 2022

## イプラ、国内大手損害保険会社の全国代理店ネットワーク向けに数万本規模のNFCキーホルダーを提供開始

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000007242.html
- anchor: #n1656671
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イプラ、国内大手損害保険会社

## Summer sweets fair featuring the distinctive coolness of Shinshu

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000013938.html
- anchor: #n1656670
- Companies mentioned: 桜井甘精堂、マツキ、旬彩菓たむら、デザートランドりんごの木、銀座NAGANO

Facts:
- 旬彩菓たむら “Wataru-san’s Wasser Jelly” ¥453
- 桜井甘精堂 “Chestnut Mizuyokan” ¥399
- 桜井甘精堂 “Mizuyokan, Chestnut and Red Bean” ¥399
- 桜井甘精堂 “Chestnut Mizuyokan, Ogura” ¥399
- デザートランドりんごの木 “Apricot Jelly” ¥475
- マツキ “Vinegar-Soy Sauce Tokoroten” ¥437
- マツキ “Brown Sugar Syrup Tokoroten” ¥437
- マツキ “Anmitsu” ¥513
- マツキ “Matcha Anmitsu” ¥545
- マツキ “Brown Sugar Syrup and Kinako Anmitsu” ¥545

## Limited-edition 2-band set, “読売ジャイアンツ Design Apple Watch Band Limited Pink Twin Pack,” launches! New pink color adds a pop of color to your wrist!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000044797.html
- anchor: #n1656669
- Companies mentioned: 読売ジャイアンツ、株式会社バンビ

Facts:
- Price: ¥8,250 (tax included)
- Length: 75mm (buckle side)

## ワンプッシュ減圧で炭酸飲料を安心して持ち運べる『SPARX（スパークス） 真空断熱炭酸用ボトル 390mL/560mL』に、「シャンパン」「ダークグレー」「ブルー」「グリーン」の新色4カラーが登場。

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000182790.html
- anchor: #n1656668
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アトラス、SPARX（スパークス）

Facts:
- Actual capacity (approx.): 390mL
- Cold retention performance※ (after 6 hours): 9°C or below (390mL / 560mL)
- Mouth diameter: 41mm
- Weight (approx.): 250g (390mL)

## Monicle Research, operator of the media outlet LIMO with 19 million monthly UU, launches LIMO＆ファイナンス, a financial and economic news site featuring experts and practitioners

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000013222.html
- anchor: #n1656667
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社モニクルリサーチ、LIMO＆ファイナンス、LIMO、LIMO＆FP

Facts:
- 19 million monthly UU
- Capital: ¥1,089,494,376
- 30 experts and practitioners

## PagerDuty ranks No. 1 among domestic vendors in an SRE/incident management market survey

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000101675.html
- anchor: #n1656666
- Companies mentioned: PagerDuty株式会社、株式会社富士キメラ総研、GigaOm、PagerDuty, Inc.、Fortune500、Fortune100

Facts:
- Vendor share by value, fiscal 2025
- More than half of Fortune500
- Nearly 70% of Fortune100

## August 3 is Honey Day: Matsujirō no Mise to hold its first “region-tailored experiential campaign” at all stores

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000153634.html
- anchor: #n1656665
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社松治郎の舗、環境省、気象庁、松阪市

Facts:
- ¥830-off coupon
- 8% off coupon
- Founded in 1912

## AI answers calls in foreign languages and records them in Japanese. AI call center ContactX supports real-time transcription and translation in more than 50 languages, including English, Chinese and Korean

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000036760.html
- anchor: #n1656664
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社X-HACK、ContactX

Facts:
- July 23, 2026

## 59.0% say they would use official AI consultation services from electronics retailers; the figure is 68.2% among those who considered buying from a retailer but purchased through another channel

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000131348.html
- anchor: #n1656663
- Companies mentioned: Stellagent株式会社、ChatGPT、Claude、Gemini

Facts:
- 59.0% say they would use official AI consultation services from electronics retailers
- 68.2% among those who considered buying from a retailer but later opted out
- 29.5% used AI before buying home appliances
- The figure rises to 54.0% when potential users are included
- 83.8% considered an electronics retailer as a place to buy
- 44.2% ultimately purchased at an electronics retailer’s store or official online shop

## ESQUISEGOLF 2027 SPRING & SUMMER COLLECTION exhibition to be held in Ginza from July 29 (Wednesday) to 31 (Friday)

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000125360.html
- anchor: #n1656662
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビヨンドプロパティーズ、ESQUISEGOLF

Facts:
- The men’s line launched with the 2026 SPRING & SUMMER COLLECTION
- 2027 SPRING & SUMMER COLLECTION
- From July 29 to July 31, 2026
- [Hours] 11:00–18:00

## 電位治療器「ヘルストロン」が体験できる『ハクジュプラザ』が、7月に大阪市西区に新店舗オープン！ 地域の健康コミュニティを目指す

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000078951.html
- anchor: #n1656661
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社白寿生科学研究所、ハクジュプラザ、ヘルストロン

Facts:
- 450 locations nationwide
- A new Kujo store (Osaka Prefecture) will open on Monday, July 27, 2026
- Hours: 10:00–13:30, 15:00–18:30

## Registration opens for 2 free online seminars in August!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000129267.html
- anchor: #n1656660
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビズアップ総研、株式会社創明コンサルティング・ブレイン、税理士法人創明コンサルティング・ブレイン、宮﨑会計事務所、一般社団法人未来会計マスター協会、株式会社あしたのチーム、合同会社Trust＆Wealth Consulting、森税務会計事務所、一般社団法人全国農業経営コンサルタント協会、（公社）日本農業法人協会、アグリビジネス投資育成（株）

Facts:
- 資本金： 3 億 7,600 万円

## 「1人乗りだと怖くて乗れない」パパ社員の現場の気づきから誕生！『2人乗り恐竜ライド』開発秘話公開

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000166643.html
- anchor: #n1656659
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワン・ステップ、ティラノサウルス

Facts:
- 1人乗りライドの体験人数が130名
- 160 people were accommodated on the 2-person ride
- Queues of more than 20 people formed regularly
- 140cm or shorter
- Under 50kg
- W: 4.0m × D: 2.0m × H: 1.9m
- Approximately 60 types of new items

## Thai wellness-inspired fragrance brand PAÑPURI（パンピューリ） to grand-open its first street-level flagship store in Japan, PAÑPURI Aoyama, on Friday, August 28, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000070264.html
- anchor: #n1656658
- Companies mentioned: PAÑPURI、パンピューリ、ニュウマン横浜、GINZA SIX、グランフロント大阪

Facts:
- Hours: 11:00–20:00

## クラフト山めしブランド「MOUNTAIN GOURMET LAB.」が3周年を記念し、南アルプスの麓の銘店「野山」との一夜限りのコラボディナーイベントを開催！

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000058592.html
- anchor: #n1656657
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パーク、MOUNTAIN GOURMET LAB.、野山、namida

Facts:
- 3rd anniversary since the brand launched
- Capacity: 16 people
- Plan with bedding: ¥32,100 (tax included)
- Plan without bedding: ¥26,400 (tax included)

## YOMEL, an AI meeting minutes tool, wins the top “Leader” award in the AI automatic meeting minutes creation tools category at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000066814.html
- anchor: #n1656656
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PKSHA Infinity、アイティクラウド株式会社、小野薬品工業、カナデビア、ギークス、協振技建、群馬銀行、佐川グローバルロジスティクス、JR九州駅ビルホールディングス、住商インテリアインターナショナル、関屋病院、東急不動産、日神管財、福井テレビジョン、読売広告社

Facts:
- Approximately 157,000 reviews
- More than 2,000 companies have adopted the service

## secondz digital (セカンズデジタル), which supports AI-native transformation at major companies, obtains ISMS certification

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000079006.html
- anchor: #n1656655
- Companies mentioned: secondz digital株式会社

Facts:
- Enterprise
- Mid Market
- Small & Medium Business
- Small Business
- Obtained ISMS certification on June 17, 2026

## Cloud attendance management system RecoRu(レコル) wins “Leader” at the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer for the 9th consecutive period

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000133941.html
- anchor: #n1656654
- Companies mentioned: 中央システム株式会社、ITreview、RecoRu(レコル)

Facts:
- 9th consecutive win
- Approximately 160,000 reviews
- ¥100 per person per month
- ¥300 per person per month

## Notice of the fiscal year ended June 2026 earnings briefing (August 26 [Wednesday]・livestream)

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000136898.html
- anchor: #n1656653
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エンビプロ・ホールディングス、ENVIPRO HOLDINGS Inc.

Facts:
- Capital: ¥1,580,215,276 (as of July 1, 2026)

## [Get ready for the height of summer] New model of Fuwacool®, the series’ most heat-shielding parasol and a hit in department store presales, goes on sale through the official online shop starting July 16

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000033869.html
- anchor: #n1656652
- Companies mentioned: ムーンバット株式会社、帝人フロンティア株式会社、一般財団法人カケンテストセンター

Facts:
- Series sales have surpassed 500,000 units
- Heat-shielding effect of approximately 35°C
- Price: ¥8,800 (tax included)
- Price: ¥17,600 each (tax included)
- Weight: approximately 327g
- Weight (unit): approximately 207g or more
- Weight (unit): approximately 274g or more
- Weight (unit): approximately 270g or more

## [Emergency Report] Will the “double high-pressure system” in summer 2026 destroy car bodies? An in-depth look at the damage to cars caused by surface temperatures exceeding 70 degrees!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000162351.html
- anchor: #n1656651
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イケウチ、池内自動車

Facts:
- Car body surface temperatures can reach 70 degrees or higher
- On extremely hot days when temperatures exceed 40 degrees
- Annual repairs surpassed 39,115 vehicles in 2026

## Free seminar on the latest marketing trends — Understanding the future of Google advertising, from GDN to Demand Generation —

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000108718.html
- anchor: #n1656644
- Companies mentioned: one move株式会社、Google、株式会社ピアラ

Facts:
- More than 200 clients
- August 4, 2026

## Dubai-based major developer Ellington opens online registration for project briefing

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000138752.html
- anchor: #n1656643
- Companies mentioned: エリントン・プロパティーズ、Ellington Properties、BITEX TRUST REAL ESTATE、BITEX REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE L.L.C

Facts:
- Price increases of up to 71% from the purchase price
- Real estate worth at least 2 million AED (approximately ¥88 million)

## The second KUNの50人クラフト × ミタクルブロック collaboration's pop-up shop in Ikebukuro closed successfully. Orders, including for past reissues, are being accepted through August 31!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000164761.html
- anchor: #n1656642
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社G-ant、MITACLE BLOCK、KUNの50人クラフト、ミタクルブロック

Facts:
- Raised a total of 120 million yen
- Orders are being accepted through Monday, August 31, 2026
- Participants, individual figures (Kotan / Wado / Imomushi / Nasshi / Hamadoriasu Baboon / Nui / Iruzu / Ururun): ¥1,650 each
- KUN (2P): ¥3,300 each
- Second installment complete set: ¥24,000

## Video-based coaching intentions conveyed more accurately! Video analysis app FL-UX launches “Tracking Sketch,” a new feature that automatically tracks players’ movements with sketches

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000053881.html
- anchor: #n1656641
- Companies mentioned: RUN.EDGE株式会社、富士通株式会社、NPB、MLB、Jリーグ

Facts:
- 15 teams using FL-UX are scheduled to compete in soccer and basketball combined
- Secured a share of more than 90% in NPB and 45% in MLB
- Holds a 30% share in the Jリーグ
- Adopted by more than 400 teams in Japan and overseas
- Operating in 20 countries, primarily in Europe

## Nippon Direct to offer a “limited-time pop-up” featuring Hatsune Miku at Taiwan’s “2026 25th Comic Exhibition.” A talk show and mini live performance by popular voice actor Nagisa Aoyama will also be held (July 23–27, 2026)

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000166086.html
- anchor: #n1656640
- Companies mentioned: 日本直販株式会社、株式会社クロコダイル

Facts:
- 2026 25th Comic Exhibition
- Five days, from Thursday, July 23, 2026, through Monday, July 27
- NT$2,300

## [Exclusive to アムール・デュ・ガトー] A cool dessert! マールブランシュ’s “Rich Matcha Dessert Ice Bar” arrives. Enjoy a luxurious summer experience with rich matcha made using 100% stone-ground Uji matcha.

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000021404.html
- anchor: #n1656639
- Companies mentioned: マールブランシュ、アムール・デュ・ガトー、ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ

Facts:
- Price: ¥880 including tax
- 2026 アムール・デュ・ガトー
- Friday, July 31, 2026–Sunday, August 9
- 3 pieces: ¥451 including tax
- 8 pieces: ¥1,201 including tax
- 12 pieces: ¥1,801 including tax

## Olive’s biggest-ever offer: “Summer Olive” launches July 23, with rewards worth up to ¥77,400

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000073922.html
- anchor: #n1656638
- Companies mentioned: 三井住友銀行、SBI証券、マネーフォワード ME、PayPay、ソフトバンク、三井住友カード

Facts:
- Worth up to ¥77,400
- Worth up to ¥1 million
- Monthly spending increases by approximately 3,512 yen

## Wins FAST financial accounting contract from 北海道当別町, expanding to 14 organizations in Hokkaido

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000081796.html
- anchor: #n1656637
- Companies mentioned: ジャパンシステム株式会社、北海道当別町

Facts:
- Installed at 14 organizations in Hokkaido
- Sales to more than 420 organizations nationwide
- 14 organizations among the 23 wards

## [Survey release] Research on purchasing behavior using generative AI | 株式会社マインディア

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000054552.html
- anchor: #n1656636
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マインディア

Facts:
- 1,200 men and women aged 18–59 nationwide
- 2,656 screening respondents
- 68% of generative AI users use it at the “discovering” stage for new products and services
- 76% use it at the “researching” stage to learn about features and how to use them
- 72% use it at the “comparing” stage to weigh their options
- 68% use it at the “helping me decide what to buy” stage
- “Travel and outings” and “hobbies and entertainment” both at 35%
- “Daily necessities and household goods” (28%
- “Home appliances and gadgets” (27%
- “Food and beverages” (24%
- “Furniture and interior design” also at 17%
- 72% said generative AI is useful for shopping
- Makes it easier to organize and compare information (31%
- Reduces the effort required to research (29%
- Helps users discover options they had not noticed themselves (27%

## [Limited quantities on sale Tuesday, July 28] A producer collaboration is underway for the hugely popular colored contact lens brand Suclair（シュクレール）♡ Risa Furusawa and Ayano Masuda have packed their personal preferences into new 1-day lenses, launching in back-to-back first and second installments!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000061465.html
- anchor: #n1656635
- Companies mentioned: フロムアイズ株式会社、Suclair（シュクレール）、refrear、Qoo10

Facts:
- From July 28, 2026 (Tuesday), the 1DAY colored contact lens brand
- Price: ¥1,815 (tax included)
- 入数 ：1箱10枚入り

## 名古屋商工会議所 launches its “DX and Productivity Improvement Seminar”

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000036401.html
- anchor: #n1656634
- Companies mentioned: 名古屋商工会議所、モノデジタル株式会社、大鎌電機株式会社、株式会社プレイノベーション、株式会社チェンジホールディングス、タグクラフト株式会社、一般社団法人日本デジタルトランスフォーメーション推進協会（JDX）

Facts:
- Small businesses with 3 employees
- Large companies with 1,600 employees
- 25 companies; participation is available for up to 2 people per 1 company.
- 名古屋商工会議所 member companies: ¥99,000 (tax included)
- General admission: ¥165,000 (tax included)

## マインディア launches qualitative research solution that creates “AI consumers” from client-specific data

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000054552.html
- anchor: #n1656633
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マインディア、マインディア

Facts:
- Research with AI consumers can be conducted in around several days to 1 week

## [Webinars on Thursday, July 30, and Thursday, August 6, 2026] The cutting edge of AI use in payroll at large companies

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000158431.html
- anchor: #n1656632
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ペイロール

Facts:
- Handles payroll operations for 279 companies and 1.23 million employees (as of the end of March 2026)

## [August 6–7] クォンタムフラワーズ＆フーズ (QFF) to exhibit at the 35th 日本エネルギー学会 Annual Meeting

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000130495.html
- anchor: #n1656631
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クォンタムフラワーズ＆フーズ、QFF、日本エネルギー学会、東京都市大学、一般社団法人日本エネルギー学会、学校法人五島育英会

Facts:
- Dates: Thursday, August 6, and Friday, 7, 2026
- As little as 1 year for plants
- For microorganisms, as little as 1 week depending on conditions

## Special exhibition of Kyoto dyeing and Kyo-yuzen, “みやびを挿す,” opens at the Kyoto Dyeing Hall on August 20

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000071578.html
- anchor: #n1656630
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社GK京都、一般財団法人 京染会、一般社団法人 日本染織作家協会、京友禅協同組合連合会伝統工芸士会

Facts:
- From Thursday, August 20, through Sunday, August 23, 2026
- On Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Capacity: 40 people

## ナチュラルスマイルピザ launches new “Bulgogi MAX” on July 24! Get fried chicken at no extra cost

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000176421.html
- anchor: #n1656629
- Companies mentioned: ナチュラルスマイルピザ、有限会社ナチュラルスマイル、魔法のパスタ伊集院店

Facts:
- When ordering a medium size: ¥1,780 (¥1,922 including tax)
- When ordering a large size: ¥2,480 (¥2,678 including tax)

## “Buy now, of all times!?” A huge sale on winter wear! MITSUI OUTLET PARK’s “Mid-Summer Winter Collection” is here. Get a smart start on winter with summer deals on winter clothing! Plus, a limited-time event to make the summer holiday season even more fun

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000142572.html
- anchor: #n1656628
- Companies mentioned: 三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社、三井アウトレットパーク、ブルーレーベル、ブラックレーベル・クレストブリッジ、ナノ・ユニバース、ブルックス ブラザーズ、LAVENHAM、西川ダウン®、クレヨンしんちゃん、シンエイ、テレビ朝日、ADK、ジェフユナイテッド市原・千葉、PayPay、デンソーウェーブ

Facts:
- Special price: ¥38,500 (tax included)
- Special price: ¥27,500 (tax included)
- Special price: ¥26,400 (tax included)
- Special price: ¥27,720 (tax included)
- Special price: ¥43,120 (tax included)
- Special price: ¥31,680 (tax included)
- A receipt for purchases of ¥500 (tax included; purchases may be combined) at an on-site store on the day of the event qualifies you to participate!
- 館内店舗にて1会計6,000円(税込・合算不可)以上お買上げいただくと応募券を1枚お渡しします。
- 期間中、三井アウトレットパーク 木更津にて、17時以降にPayPayで

## “LeCHECK” named a “Leader” in the ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000051277.html
- anchor: #n1656627
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リセ、アイティクラウド株式会社

Facts:
- Supervised by more than 30 lawyers in total
- Named “Leader” for 6 consecutive periods in the same category

## “CogEvo” adopted for the トヨタ・モビリティ基金「タテシナ会議分科会」 initiative to achieve zero traffic fatalities and injuries

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000068511.html
- anchor: #n1656626
- Companies mentioned: トヨタ・モビリティ基金、CogEvo、株式会社トータルブレインケア、マツダ株式会社、株式会社デンソー、株式会社日本旅行、タテシナ会議、一般財団法人トヨタ・モビリティ基金

Facts:
- Adopted starting in June 2026
- Aiming to fully commercialize the business in fiscal 2027 and develop a model for expansion to other regions

## The “Binoculars Summer Sale” is now on at the official Celestron Japan store! Bringing you “scenery unlike your usual view” for summer vacation and the Obon holidays

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000011615.html
- anchor: #n1656625
- Companies mentioned: Celestron、株式会社アーキサイト、ARCHISS、MOBO

Facts:
- 【35% OFF】

## 喜界蒸溜所 begins sales of “KIKAI RUM Limited Edition しづく”

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000111187.html
- anchor: #n1656624
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジャパンインポートシステム、喜界蒸溜所、KIKAI RUM、Amazon

Facts:
- Volume and alcohol content: 500 ml / 50% ABV
- Aging period: 2 years and 6 months
- Suggested retail price: ¥7,150 (tax included)
- Annual evaporation rate: 6–8%

## Premium Japanese sake brand TAKANOME unveils “TAKANOME garden,” the ultimate origarami sake, after 4 years of trial and error

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000037523.html
- anchor: #n1656623
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Forbul、TAKANOME、株式会社はつもみぢ

Facts:
- Retail price: ¥13,200 (tax and shipping included)
- Volume: 720 ml
- Alcohol content: 16%

## As summer vacation season arrives and concerns grow about AI dependence and overreliance, muute advocates an “appropriate distance” from AI. Designed as an “AI that doesn’t give away too many answers,” it deepens “self-understanding in the AI era”

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000070478.html
- anchor: #n1656622
- Companies mentioned: Nissay MIRAIQA株式会社、muute、ChatGPT

Facts:
- Surpassed 1.8 million cumulative downloads
- 88% said it “promoted self-understanding”
- 78% said it “improved mental health”
- 80% said they “would recommend it to others”
- 70.3% of children feel they have grown

## AI creation platform PixAI puts up a large visual at the entrance to the 25th Taiwan Comic Exhibition, one of Asia’s largest ACG events; giveaway campaigns for in-person and online participants to be held concurrently

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000173726.html
- anchor: #n1656621
- Companies mentioned: Metanomaly株式会社、PixAI、台北世界貿易センター、Amazon、Sensor Tower

Facts:
- 25th Taiwan Comic Exhibition
- July 23 (Thu.)–27 (Mon.), 2026
- Amazon gift cards worth ¥7,500
- 400,000 PixAI credits
- 10,000 PixAI credits
- More than 15 million people worldwide

## マゼックス partners with エアロネクスト, which has simultaneous remote autonomous flight operation technology, to bring next-generation AI agricultural drones into practical use

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000044345.html
- anchor: #n1656620
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マゼックス、株式会社エアロネクスト、NEXT DELIVERY

Facts:
- Built a sales and support network of more than 100 companies nationwide
- Signing date: July 23, 2026

## Heatstroke prevention event to be held at Funabashi Andersen Park on Sat., July 25

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000143588.html
- anchor: #n1656619
- Companies mentioned: コア・コクボホールディングス株式会社、小久保製氷冷蔵株式会社、KOKUBOグループ、株式会社東日本コクボ、株式会社北海道コクボ、株式会社東海コクボ、株式会社西日本コクボ、株式会社九州コクボ、KOKUBO ROCK ICE (THAILAND) CO.,LTD.

Facts:
- Items distributed: 1,000 bags of small-grain Rock Ice, 160 g each
- In 1973, crushed ice packed in bags and called “kachi-wari ice” was first launched under the “Rock Ice®” brand
- Rock Ice celebrated its 50th anniversary in October 2023
- Established: May 2016
- Established: September 1969

## A seasonal treat featuring fresh Shine Muscat grapes. MERCER bis Shibuya’s popular chiffon cake will be available for a limited time starting Saturday, Aug. 1!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000030945.html
- anchor: #n1656618
- Companies mentioned: MERCER OFFICE株式会社、MERCER bis、MERCER bis SHIBUYA

Facts:
- 2,500 yen (tax included)
- ¥5,600 (incl. tax)

## Text-calling app “Jiffcy” releases “Weekly Dots,” a feature that connects memories

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000036471.html
- anchor: #n1656617
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Jiffcy、日経トレンディ、AMD Award

Facts:
- Ranked among 日経トレンディ’s “2025 Top 30 Hit Products”
- “Digital Content of the Year '25 / 31st AMD Award”

## Two new products made with waterproof canvas are being released in stages from the original brand asobito（アソビト）! Introducing the hand-carry “Trunk Container” and the “Cot Sheet” that protects tents and cots.

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000110273.html
- anchor: #n1656616
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミモナ、asobito