# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-23 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 7 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.

## XAION DATA launches “XAION Sales 商談分析,” an AI sales meeting analysis service that turns sales meeting data into an organizational sales asset

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000068842.html
- anchor: #n1656615
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社XAION DATA、ChatGPT、Claude、Salesforce

Facts:
- July 22, 2026
- 5.5 million corporate records
- More than 10 million individual profiles
- More than 200 companies cumulatively

## Launching on World Cat Day!! 猫カフェMOCHA × ＃C-pla limited-edition capsule toys expand to 8 areas nationwide

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000032394.html
- anchor: #n1656614
- Companies mentioned: リポット株式会社、株式会社トーシン、猫カフェMOCHA、#C-pla

Facts:
- Stores in 8 major cities nationwide
- 6 types in total
- 1回400円
- 57 mm size

## Launch of the BIM/CIM virtual experience system “GENBA-XRossover”

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000044685.html
- anchor: #n1656613
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イクシス

Facts:
- Experience spaces at full scale
- Multiple users can connect simultaneously from remote locations

## Online veterinary care service ペットドクター releases cat consultation data for the first time

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000077866.html
- anchor: #n1656612
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ノーススター、ペットドクター

Facts:
- Online consultation data from veterinarians (sample size: 100 cases)
- Low energy or appetite: 29%
- Vomiting, diarrhea or other elimination issues: 29%
- Skin problems (itching, hair loss, etc.): 24%
- Eye problems: 12%
- Coughing or breathing problems: 10%

## TeamViewer releases global survey on AI use and the shift to autonomy in the workplace; in Japan, 63% use AI regularly, while about half want human oversight

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000034559.html
- anchor: #n1656611
- Companies mentioned: TeamViewer、Sapio Research

Facts:
- 63% of respondents use AI regularly
- 47% want human review before AI acts autonomously
- IT leaders predict that 40% of digital workplace services will operate autonomously by 2030
- 27% of IT leaders say autonomy has already begun, at least partially, in their departments
- 98% are comfortable delegating at least one task to AI
- 30% said they were ready to accept more autonomous AI behavior
- 87% require AI to operate within a predefined scope of tasks
- Just 8% of respondents have no concerns at all about AI operating without human oversight
- 38% of respondents want AI to detect and resolve problems early, but
- 52% say they are comfortable with autonomous AI behavior as long as they can intervene when needed
- 10% of employees in Japan said they are already comfortable with AI preventing problems behind the scenes
- Global...

## A stamp rally featuring industrial tourism facilities will be held!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000095.000152789.html
- anchor: #n1656610
- Companies mentioned: 愛知県、岐阜県、愛知・岐阜広域観光推進協議会、愛知県観光コンベンション局観光振興課、岐阜県観光文化スポーツ部観光企画課、一般社団法人愛知県観光協会、一般社団法人岐阜県観光連盟

Facts:
- 120 facilities (愛知県: 60 facilities, 岐阜県: 60 facilities)
- 84 people in total

## Entry and exit tracking added to “My Green Site,” an app for skilled workers

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000101.000058133.html
- anchor: #n1656609
- Companies mentioned: エムシーディースリー株式会社、インダストリー・ワン、エムシーデジタル株式会社、株式会社ＭＣデータプラス

Facts:
- In July 2025, 株式会社インダストリー・ワン, エムシーデジタル株式会社, and 株式会社ＭＣデータプラス merged.
- The permitted entry area can be set to any radius (e.g., 100m or 1,000m)

## “名代とんかつ かつくら” to hold anniversary celebration. For 5 days starting Aug. 1 (Sat.), Japanese black tea ice cream will be given away daily to early arrivals at all 22 directly operated locations. A scratch-card lottery offering limited-edition commemorative prizes will also be held.

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000101.000079035.html
- anchor: #n1656608
- Companies mentioned: 名代とんかつ かつくら、株式会社フクナガ、SIONE、SHOWKO、株式会社 小丸屋住井

Facts:
- All 22 directly operated locations
- Prizes will be awarded to a total of 1,100 people

## [Magnetic Research Institute] Cassette tape “High Position/Type-Ⅱ,” made with a stock of chromium dioxide tape, to be released in limited quantities at select stores!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000053206.html
- anchor: #n1656607
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社磁気研究所、HIDISC、デュポン社、TDK、マクセル、ソニー、日本ビクター㈱、東京電化㈱、磁気研カセットラボラトリ、MAG-LAB

Facts:
- Annual production of approximately 20,000 cassette tapes
- 45 years of involvement in cassette tape manufacturing
- 60th anniversary of domestic cassette tape production

## Family-friendly event “KIDS FES in Saitama” for children confirmed; offering activities including job experiences, workshops and festival games

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000096737.html
- anchor: #n1656606
- Companies mentioned: FoodFes株式会社、KIDS FES実行委員会

Facts:
- Saturday, July 25, 2026
- 10:00
- 17:00
- 15 minutes

## Paperpal doubles its user base to 60,000 in just under 2 years, driven by increased adoption at universities and research institutions!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000006186.html
- anchor: #n1656605
- Companies mentioned: Paperpal、エディテージ、カクタス・コミュニケーションズ株式会社、京都大学医学部附属病院、熊本大学、立命館大学

Facts:
- 60,000 domestic users
- 5 million users worldwide
- 立命館大学でも同月より、研究者および博士後期課程学生300名を対象に導入され

## 76% of corporate representatives cite “payment methods” as a criterion for choosing a service. 1 in 3 companies have given up on adoption because invoice payment was not supported

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000016048.html
- anchor: #n1656604
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ホワイトプラス、リネット

Facts:
- 76.0% said they “prioritize payment methods” when selecting corporate services
- 34.6% have given up using a service or switched providers because invoice payment was not supported
- The most convenient payment method for companies is “invoice payment,” ranked No. 1 at 38.0%
- “Invoice payment” is already the most common way to pay uniform cleaning costs, at 41.2%
- “Paying upfront or out of pocket” remains at 24.7%
- 600,000 cumulative members

## 【福島発の地方創生】福島大学発ベンチャーがORENDA WORLD（オレンダワールド）と連携し、福島県内の復興支援地域で「半農半テック」実証実験を実施予定

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000101429.html
- anchor: #n1656603
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ORENDA WORLD、株式会社福島アグリテックスLab.、福島大学

Facts:
- Fukushima Prefecture sees new farmers in the 300s each year
- Only about 56% continue farming 5 years or more after starting
- Rice farmers need about 35 hectares of farmland—equivalent to 7 Tokyo Domes—to earn an annual income of 10 million yen
- The long-term goal is annual income of 10 million yen, combining 5 million yen from farming and 5 million yen as an AI engineer

## 福島日産、福島矢野目店の敷地内に「ルノー福島店」を移転新築

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000112.000129846.html
- anchor: #n1656602
- Companies mentioned: 福島日産自動車株式会社、ルノー、佐藤工業株式会社

Facts:
- Total floor area: 200.85㎡
- Number of employees: 610
- 41 locations in Fukushima Prefecture

## The “Ice Pack” series, with cumulative shipments topping 1 million, gets a sparkling gradient color for summer

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000073895.html
- anchor: #n1656601
- Companies mentioned: ピーコック魔法瓶工業株式会社

## “MOFF Official App” set for a complete revamp on 10/1!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000102762.html
- anchor: #n1656600
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MOFF、Cat Café MOFF、Moff animal world、カワスイ 川崎水族館、カワスイスクール、霞ケ浦どうぶつとみんなのいえ、スマートアクアリウム静岡、Dog Café MOFF

Facts:
- 1 point is awarded for every 110 yen (tax included)
- A new 10-tier “stage system”
- The “MOFF Official App” will be completely revamped on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026

## “M&A Candid Night,” a small-group networking event where experienced and prospective M&A participants speak frankly around the same table, to hold its 2nd session in Shinjuku on Aug. 20 (Thu.)

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000016218.html
- anchor: #n1656599
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社経営参謀、白潟総合研究所株式会社、株式会社日本提携支援、株式会社クラフト・ティー

Facts:
- Participation fee: 6,000 yen (all-you-can-drink beverages and food included)
- Founded: Nov. 2015

## “Mashed Potatoes Made Only with Hokkaido Potatoes” launches, making it easy to enjoy the ingredient’s natural flavor

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000135992.html
- anchor: #n1656598
- Companies mentioned: ユナイテッド・スーパーマーケット・ホールディングス株式会社、㈱マルエツ、㈱カスミ、㈱いなげや、㈱イオンフードスタイル

Facts:
- Simply add 160ml of hot water to 40g of this product and mix
- Simply add 160ml of hot water to 40g of this product and mix to easily make 200g of mashed potatoes
- Price: [40g] 198 yen (excluding tax)
- Price: [40g] 198 yen (excluding tax), 213 yen (including tax)

## Game theory, known for the “prisoner’s dilemma” and “zero-sum games,” is an incredibly useful business tool!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000121.000142352.html
- anchor: #n1656597
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社新星出版社、Amazon、楽天ブックス

Facts:
- List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
- 仕 様 ：四六判/160ページ

## Miidas wins top “Leader” rating in 6 categories 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/000000122.000099622.html
- anchor: #n1656558
- Companies mentioned: ミイダス株式会社、アイティクラウド株式会社、パーソルグループ

Facts:
- Won the top “Leader” rating in 6 categories
- Achieved a high satisfaction rating of 3.8 out of 5
- Data from more than approximately 600,000 “potential assessments” (as of May 2026)

## オクトパスエナジー、不動産管理会社・物件オーナー向けソリューション事業を本格展開

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000124.000087134.html
- anchor: #n1656557
- Companies mentioned: オクトパスエナジー、東京ガス、資源エネルギー庁、Google

Facts:
- Growth rate of 63% compared with 2024
- Approximately 11 million households worldwide
- 500,000 contracts
- 86% of customers
- A rating of ★4.4

## [On sale Aug. 21 (Fri.)] Tokyo Calendar’s October issue features “For a Grown-Up Hiroo, Go as a Couple”! Nanao graces the cover of the regular edition, while Kyohei Takahashi of Naniwa Danshi appears on the special expanded edition

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000032791.html
- anchor: #n1656556
- Companies mentioned: 東京カレンダー株式会社、Amazon、セブンネットショッピング

Facts:
- Price: ¥1,200 (tax included)
- Release date: Friday, August 21, 2026

## 大学生×小中学生が「命を守る言葉」を共創 千葉商科大学で「PEACE 防災カルタ2026」を開催

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000166170.html
- anchor: #n1656555
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト、千葉商科大学

Facts:
- July 22, 2026

## Digital distribution service ナンバーナイン marks 8 years since launch, surpassing 3.5 billion yen in total payouts and 25,000 distributed titles

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000027584.html
- anchor: #n1656554
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナンバーナイン、BluPetal Media、株式会社タピオカ、No.9 Comics

Facts:
- 8,400 registered creators
- More than 130 domestic e-book stores
- Ranked 2nd among 22,000 works
- Target amount: $3,000
- 240% of target achieved
- Final achievement rate reached 938% of the original target
- More than 15 titles published

## A summer-only pie featuring a “whole peach” floating in peach soup returns this year. Kanda’s chocolate and ice cream shop teal will take part in Nagoya’s summer event “2026 Amour du Gateau” (7/31–8/9)

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000129.000057219.html
- anchor: #n1656553
- Companies mentioned: teal、菓舎 未正、株式会社イートクリエーター、meiji THE Cacao、パスカル・ル・ガック、日証館、nib、日本橋三越店、ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ

Facts:
- Whole Peach Pie: 2,200 yen
- “French-Style Thin Waffles (Milk/Chocolate/Caramel)” 601 yen each
- Single: 451 yen
- Double: 801 yen
- 2-flavor gelato parfait: 1,281 yen
- Chocolate tart: 1,281 yen
- Daisy cookie tin (salt): 4,201 yen
- Duck cookie tin: 4,201 yen
- Cacao nib and vanilla glace cookies: 1,681 yen
- Golden sesame and brown sugar cookies: 1,681 yen
- Orange speculoos and cacao glace cookies: 1,681 yen
- teal original polo shirt: 2,981 yen

## More than a snack, less than a side dish!? Premium wakasagi smelt becomes an easy-to-enjoy snack! “Roasted Wakasagi, Sweet-Simmered with Walnuts” launches

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000073577.html
- anchor: #n1656552
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MDホールディングス、株式会社平松食品、マイボイスコム株式会社

Facts:
- Suggested price: 486 yen (including tax)
- Contents: 45g
- Protein: 24.2g
- Calcium: 530mg
- DHA: 550mg
- EPA: 480mg

## Made with domestically grown non-glutinous rice and dried sardine powder! “Iwashi Ponsen,” a low-fat, non-fried snack, launches

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000133.000073577.html
- anchor: #n1656551
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MDホールディングス

Facts:
- Fat per 1 bag (33g) of product: 0.3mg
- Per 100g of product: Calcium 470mg
- Reference price: 378 yen (tax included)
- Net weight: 33g

## Just ask generative AI! No programming knowledge needed! “You Can Make That with AI: A Book for Anyone to Create Useful Apps in Just １ Day” goes on sale July 23

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000007567.html
- anchor: #n1656550
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社幻冬舎、Gemini、GitHub、GitHub Copilot CLI、スタディサプリ情報Ⅰ、青山学院中等部、青山学院大学、GIGAch、Hulu

Facts:
- List price: 1,800 yen plus tax
- Format: B5 / 192 pages
- YouTube channel “GIGAch” has more than 30,000 subscribers

## [Hiroshima / Sera] Painter Hanae Iwanaga’s exhibition “Secret Garden” opens August 22 at 森と花の絵本ミュージアムGarden Lei

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000112057.html
- anchor: #n1656549
- Companies mentioned: 森と花の絵本ミュージアムGarden Lei、hinako urago、株式会社 世羅高原農場

Facts:
- Adults (junior high school students and older): 1,000 yen
- Children (ages 4 to elementary school students): 300 yen

## Job-matching service “ジョブアンテナ富山,” specializing in Toyama, surpassed 2,000 registered members on July 21

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000014652.html
- anchor: #n1656548
- Companies mentioned: インタラクティブ株式会社、北海道新聞社、ジョブアンテナ富山

Facts:
- Information on more than 45 companies
- Information on more than 210 job openings
- Average age: 37.0

## Fukuyama Digital Women’s Empowerment Project opens applications for participants

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000035957.html
- anchor: #n1656547
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MAIA、freee

Facts:
- Women account for 45.3% of people employed in the city
- Regular employees account for 49.6% of employed women
- 99.1% of businesses in the city said women’s labor is essential
- freee Accounting course: 15 participants
- Basic course (about 24 hours)
- freee Accounting course (about 71 hours)
- Application period: July 23, 2026 (Thu.)–August 23, 2026 (Sun.)
- Course period: October 1, 2026 (Thu.)–December 25, 2026 (Fri.)

## ロイヤルエンフィールド announces 2026 “GOAN CLASSIC 350” model! New features make it even easier to ride

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000155.000039665.html
- anchor: #n1656546
- Companies mentioned: ロイヤルエンフィールド、ピーシーアイ株式会社、Eicher Motors Limited

Facts:
- ¥808,500 (tax included)
- Displacement: 349cc
- 27Nm of torque at 4,000rpm
- The lowest seat height in ロイヤルエンフィールド’s lineup: 750mm
- Fuel tank capacity: 13 liters
- Curb weight: 197 kg

## [eve auto service content update] ANA Cargo and Hitachi Construction Machinery cases added to “eve auto Case Studies”

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000156.000131054.html
- anchor: #n1656545
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社eve autonomy、株式会社ANA Cargo、日立建機株式会社

Facts:
- A track record spanning 25 prefectures nationwide, about 60 locations and about 100 units
- Includes a case study in which introducing multiple units reduced labor requirements by about 4 person-days

## 宮崎太陽銀行 and Daybreak sign business-matching agreement

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000042920.html
- anchor: #n1656544
- Companies mentioned: デイブレイク株式会社、宮崎太陽銀行、Hinata Organic Elements合同会社

Facts:
- The solution has been adopted by more than 700 companies

## Red Cliff to stage special drone show with 500 drones at the 110th Anniversary Ashikaga Fireworks Festival

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000166.000087924.html
- anchor: #n1656543
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社レッドクリフ、足利花火大会実行委員会、N4プロジェクト

Facts:
- 500 drones
- Approximately 15 minutes
- Aug. 1, 2026
- 110th anniversary

## Half-price snow crab shabu-shabu! Summer-only “Crab Shabu Festival” to be held at 高崎甲羅本店 from August 1

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000166.000126693.html
- anchor: #n1656542
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社甲羅、高崎甲羅本店、甲羅本店

Facts:
- 特別価格：1人前 3,500円（税込3,850円）
- 通常価格：1人前 7,000円（税込7,700円）
- About 40 locations nationwide
- Established: April 1974 (founded in December 1969)

## [関通HD] Revamps shareholder benefit program to reward long-term shareholders! Switching to convenient Amazon gift cards and increasing benefit value

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000026898.html
- anchor: #n1656541
- Companies mentioned: 関通ホールディングス株式会社、Amazon

Facts:
- Can get started with an investment of about 50,000 yen (100 shares)
- The benefit increases to 5,000 yen for shareholders who hold shares for 2 years or more
- Projected benefit yield: 7.30%
- Total yield: 14.6%

## Aeronext and industrial drone maker Mazex partner 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/000000167.000032193.html
- anchor: #n1656540
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エアロネクスト、株式会社マゼックス、NEXT DELIVERY

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

## Free resource now available on “11 measures and causes for senders and receivers to prevent communication errors—in 10 minutes!” | 株式会社LDcube

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000186.000131307.html
- anchor: #n1656539
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LDcube、株式会社ビジネスコンサルタント

Facts:
- Capital: 30 million yen

## Entry slots for the popular “東京チャレンジマラソン®2027” now available as hometown tax donation gifts from 足立区

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000190.000098904.html
- anchor: #n1656538
- Companies mentioned: 足立区、東京チャレンジマラソン®、日本陸上競技連盟、ふるさとチョイス、楽天ふるさと納税、アラプラススポーツ®、東京チャレンジマラソン®実行委員会

Facts:
- ・Full marathon entry: 48,000 yen (50 slots)
- ・Half marathon entry: 32,000 yen (20 slots)
- 13% of male full marathon participants achieved a sub-3 finish※１
- 83% achieved a sub-4 finish※2
- Among female participants, 53% achieved a sub-4 finish
- The full marathon has a time limit of 4 hours 30 minutes
- The half marathon has a time limit of 2 hours 30 minutes

## [Wakamono Research survey] “School/classroom” is the most popular ideal confession location among current high school students in the Reiwa era, for both boys and girls!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000200.000162122.html
- anchor: #n1656537
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワカモノリサーチ

Facts:
- “School/classroom” (19.8%) was selected
- “On the way home (from school or a date)” (11.0%)
- “Park” (7.1%) ranked among the choices
- “Rooftop” (6.6%)
- “Behind the school building” (6.0%)
- “School/classroom” (19.4%)
- “On the way home (from school or a date)” (11.1%)
- “Beach” (6.5%) was selected
- “Behind the gym” (5.6%)
- “A place with a beautiful night view” (4.6%) ranked among the choices

## “Even white hair can be removed”: Choosing “hair removal with an end＊” starting in your 40s.

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000202.000005300.html
- anchor: #n1656536
- Companies mentioned: TBCグループ株式会社、MEN’S TBC

Facts:
- “Satisfaction with the effectiveness of MEN’S TBC Super Hair Removal (97.6%)※”
- answered “Yes.” The percentage rose with age, reaching 89.8% among people aged 40 and over.
- Among people aged 40 and over, 83.0%※2 cited “being unable to remove white hair.”
- Among people aged 40 and over, 93.7%※2 said they “were able to remove white hair, too.”
- Of those who responded to the survey, 28.4%※1 had experience with other companies.
- 96.4%※1 answered “Yes.”
- The most commonly cited reason was “I no longer need to remove hair myself (92.6%※2).”

## Notice: Free online seminar for WEBCAS users, “What is the ‘real voice of the market’ that customer surveys alone can’t reveal?” to be held August 4 (Tue.)

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000207.000079999.html
- anchor: #n1656535
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WOW WORLD、Zoom Video Communications, Inc.

Facts:
- Amazon gift card (worth 1,000 yen)

## Try the buzzworthy “Adult Motivation Pen” at BIZcomfort! A summer of learning! “Make studying as an adult more productive” trial campaign

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000217.000043878.html
- anchor: #n1656534
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WOOC、コクヨ株式会社、BIZcomfort

Facts:
- Sales exceeded 18,000 units in the first year after launch
- The number of qualifications users registered in the app as having “passed” has surpassed 100 types
- Coworking spaces open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with about 200 locations nationwide

## [Held 8/1㈯] A conversation about photographer Atsushi Okuyama: “TRINITY,” a talk event exploring a photographer’s past, present and future, launches with its 1st installment

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000223.000028311.html
- anchor: #n1656533
- Companies mentioned: 学校法人呉学園、日本写真芸術専門学校

Facts:
- He spent more than 20 years photographing one person’s life
- The photography continued for 14 years, until Benzō passed away
- He moved to Iwate in the Tohoku region at age 25

## Develops a board game that makes apartment renovation a personal matter

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000224.000059962.html
- anchor: #n1656532
- Companies mentioned: 大和ライフネクスト株式会社、マンションみらい価値研究所

Facts:
- The share of households headed by someone aged 70 or older exceeds 50%.
- There are approximately 1.48 million condominiums that are at least 40 years old.
- The figure is expected to rise to approximately 2.93 million units by 2034.
- About 70% of respondents said they had never encountered information about condominium redevelopment.
- Only about 30% said they had thought about redevelopment.
- Sample size: 1,000 people

## cyzen to launch a hands-on support program in September to help turn field data into improvement actions

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000227.000042959.html
- anchor: #n1656531
- Companies mentioned: レッドフォックス株式会社、cyzen

Facts:
- 4 web meetings in total
- To launch as a paid plan in September 2026

## See the current status of field staff on a map—cyzen pro map, a new plan focused on checking work status, now available

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000228.000042959.html
- anchor: #n1656530
- Companies mentioned: レッドフォックス株式会社、cyzen pro map

Facts:
- From 1,200 yen per ID (for contracts of 12 months or longer)
- 1IDあたり 1,500円／月
- 1IDあたり 1,350円／月

## Online exercise as an internal communications initiative: new corporate wellness program lets employees participate across locations and departments

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000229.000118106.html
- anchor: #n1656529
- 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

## [Health survey] 1 in 2.5 Gen Z respondents say their part-time jobs helped them build muscle! The No.1 muscle group strengthened on the job was the biceps. Physically active part-time jobs were found to boost positivity toward work and willingness to continue.

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000231.000015443.html
- anchor: #n1656528
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リブセンス、マッハバイト、ユニーリサーチ

Facts:
- 1 in 2.5 Gen Z respondents (42.9%) said their part-time job helped them build muscle or tone their body.
- The biceps were the most commonly strengthened area (36.2%), with respondents also noticing changes in their calves and abdomen, not just their arms.
- Food service jobs ranked No.1 for helping workers build muscle (24.9%).
- A total of 63.3% said they “strongly agree” or “somewhat agree” that they know whom to notify when they feel unwell.
- A total of 74.7% said it was “very important” (39.9%) or “somewhat important” (34.8%) to be able to understand heat countermeasures and health management initiatives.

## [Event report] A giant capsule toy machine, approximately 2m tall, makes an appearance! The photo studio becomes “a place to go for fun.” Studio Caratt holds the “Caratt Nishiarai Festival.”

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000233.000060054.html
- anchor: #n1656527
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キャラット、株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment、TAVIO、株式会社OpenHeart

Facts:
- Giant capsule toy machine, approximately 2m tall
- Capsule diameter: approximately 20cm
- Limited to 100! Giant capsule toy machine, approximately 2m tall
- 80 edited photos
- Approximately 90 families took part.
- Free photo session (5 photos as a gift)
- Priority admission (limited to 140 groups)

## “Summer vacation research projects” are a concern for more than 70% of parents. A new “Astronomy Observation and Independent Research Worksheet & Guide” aims to ease the burden on parents and nurture children’s ability to notice things.

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000233.000134758.html
- anchor: #n1656526
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビクセン、国際天文学連合（IAU）、日本天文学会、日本星景写真協会、長野県は宇宙県連絡協議会、市民科学（シチズンサイエンス）、毎日小学生新聞、株式会社クロス・マーケティング、QiQUMO

Facts:
- 73.6% said they were concerned about choosing a research project topic or providing parental support.
- 73.6% said they would like to observe the starry sky or the moon with their children this summer vacation!
- 300 parents of elementary school students who have summer vacation homework involving independent research or similar research projects or crafts
- Available starting Thursday, July 23, 2026
- 3 days starting June 30, 2026
- Mid-September 2026
- From Thursday, July 23, 2026, through 23:59 on Monday, August 31

## クロックス、リカバリーに導くメロウコレクションから「MELLOW 2（メロウ 2）」を発売

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000243.000023595.html
- anchor: #n1656525
- Companies mentioned: クロックス、NFL、スーパースポーツゼビオ、ららぽーとEXPOCITY店、ららぽーと名古屋みなとアクルス店、HEYDUDE

Facts:
- Going on sale sequentially starting Friday, July 24, 2026
- Sold in more than 85 countries

## [Exclusive research] Addressing AI Overviews involves more than just “how content is written.”

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000243.000041581.html
- anchor: #n1656524
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ＥＸＩＤＥＡ、EmmaTools

Facts:
- 19,826 URLs labeled with article text
- 33,201 queries
- 17,693 non-branded queries
- Some kind of brand name appears in 57.7% of AIO answers.
- Brands appear in 75.9% of comparison-type answers.
- 1回答あたり平均6.6ブランドが列挙
- 39.3% are definition-type answers.
- An average of 2.7 brands

## New merchandise from gaming streamer れじぇくん is here! Items packed with “brain rot warrior” designs and popular memes go on sale July 17!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000244.000137184.html
- anchor: #n1656523
- Companies mentioned: れじぇくん、株式会社メディアリンク、REJ SHOP

Facts:
- Price: 666 yen (tax included)
- Price: 1,000 yen (tax included)
- Price: 3,666 yen (tax included)

## [2026 high school graduates hired] Survey looking back on job-hunting experiences: Was the deciding factor the job itself or workplace relationships?

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000250.000048030.html
- anchor: #n1656522
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジンジブ、リクルートワークス研究所、厚生労働省、ハローワーク

Facts:
- “Job responsibilities and sense of fulfillment (41.4%)”
- “Workplace relationships and the people (35.7%)”
- “A positive impression from a workplace visit or internship (32.5%)”
- “Number of days off and work style (32.5%)”
- “Competition ratio: 4.12”
- Asked about participation in internships, workplace experiences and similar activities before starting their job search, approximately 60% (61.1%) said they had participated in at least one.
- Approximately 90% of participants (92.7%) looked back on the experience as worthwhile.

## 大好評につき2台目を追加設置！フルッタフルッタの「冷蔵ショーケース型自動販売機」がイトーヨーカドー能見台店に登場

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000254.000024416.html
- anchor: #n1656521
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フルッタフルッタ、イトーヨーカドー

## SIAF2027 Open Talk “4 people unravel the story of ‘Planet Snow’” to be held August 23 (Sun.)

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000262.000130084.html
- anchor: #n1656520
- Companies mentioned: 札幌国際芸術祭、北海道立近代美術館、札幌市、札幌市青少年科学館、北海道博物館、公益社団法人 札幌聴覚障害者協会、一般社団法人地域創造、シゲチャンランド、大西重成、CHEN Xi、陈熹

Facts:
- Capacity: 200 people
- Applications open July 23

## “Sky PerfecTV! 30th Anniversary” Sky PerfecTV! × ザ・シネマ screening of the film Shiri and talk event [Filmarks Revival tie-in] to be held August 18 (Tue.)! Applications now open

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000270.000010255.html
- anchor: #n1656519
- Companies mentioned: ザ・シネマ、株式会社AXNエンタテインメント、スカパーJSAT株式会社、Filmarks、Samsung Entertainment、Cinema Service Co.、SHOWBOX、PLUSMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT、B.A. ENTERTAINMENT、CJ ENM、DAYDREAM

Facts:
- The event will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
- Shiri: Digital Remaster (approximately 125 minutes)
- General public (25 people)
- Sky PerfecTV! subscribers (40 people)
- Application period: now open (until 23:59 on Monday, August 3)
- 8/23（日）午後1:00から一挙放送

## 静岡伊勢丹8階催事場に、華麗な時代衣装の世界が広がる特別展示「時代衣装ときものの美」開催

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000270.000075602.html
- anchor: #n1656518
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社鈴乃屋、静岡伊勢丹、株式会社紅輪、まるやま・京彩グループ

Facts:
- 開催期間：2026年7月22日（水）～27日（月）
- 静岡伊勢丹8階催事場
- The 70th Shizuoka Festival

## Promo Tool joins “Marunouchi Street Park 2026 Summer,” promoted by the Marunouchi Street Park 2026 実行委員会

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000280.000023783.html
- anchor: #n1656517
- Companies mentioned: プロモツール株式会社、Marunouchi Street Park 2026 実行委員会、特定非営利活動法人大丸有エリアマネジメント協会、一般社団法人大手町・丸の内・有楽町地区まちづくり協議会、三菱地所株式会社、JAL、飛鳥Ⅲ、万平ホテル、さいたま市、コーセー、資生堂

Facts:
- Event period: Friday, July 24–Sunday, August 23, 2026 (scheduled)
- 時 間：11:00〜22:00（最終日のみ20:00までを想定）

## 【新商品】放送60周年を記念した「ウルトラマンシリーズ60周年プレミアム切手コレクション」を販売開始します

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000290.000067791.html
- anchor: #n1656516
- Companies mentioned: フタバ株式会社、郵便局、スーパーデリバリー

Facts:
- [Limited to 100 sets] "Premium Edition"
- Orders will be accepted starting July 23, 2026 (Thursday), at the 郵便局 online shop.
- Benefits include points worth 3,000 yen and a free-shipping coupon for use at スーパーデリバリー.

## [ホテルニューオータニ博多] Launches "Body Conditioning Service" by a licensed physical therapist

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000297.000027824.html
- anchor: #n1656515
- Companies mentioned: ホテルニューオータニ博多、株式会社ニューオータニ九州

Facts:
- 60 minutes: 14,000 yen
- 90 minutes: 20,500 yen
- 120 minutes: 27,000 yen

## テクノア's "ノアちゃん" enters the NIKKEI Corporate Character General Election 2026

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000311.000053131.html
- anchor: #n1656514
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社テクノア、日本経済新聞社

Facts:
- Voting runs from August 17, 2026 (Monday), to September 17 (Thursday).
- Number of employees: 355 (as of April 1, 2026)
- Capital: ¥72.8 million

## フクシマガリレイ | Fresh Cube featuring R1234yf non-fluorocarbon refrigerant launches

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000313.000081206.html
- anchor: #n1656513
- Companies mentioned: フクシマガリレイ株式会社、ガリレイグループ

Facts:
- Uses R1234yf non-fluorocarbon refrigerant, which has an extremely low global warming potential (GWP) (GWP: 1)
- Annual power consumption is down approximately 30% compared with the previous model.
- Annual sales target: 1,000 units
- List price: 802,000 yen
- Rated capacity: 236 L
- Product weight: 75 kg
- Capital: 400 million yen

## [エフピコ New Product Information] New containers featuring "Drip Pocket®," a technology that prevents meat and fish juices from leaking

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000314.000081943.html
- anchor: #n1656512
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エフピコ

Facts:
- Approximately 14.05 million yen annually
- Approximately 2,000 hours

## "壱角家 浜松町竹芝通り店" to open on July 24, 2026 (Friday)! Enjoy Iekei ramen at lunch or as a late-night meal after drinks!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000318.000027681.html
- anchor: #n1656511
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ガーデン、壱角家

Facts:
- Regular ramen (soy sauce/salt): 710 yen
- More than 100 stores across Japan
- 217 stores

## [Summer Limited Edition] "Ice Donuts," a chilled summer-only treat, arrive at fresh donut specialty shop "we♡donuts"!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000349.000037579.html
- anchor: #n1656510
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンパーク、we♡donuts、TAKAGI COFFEE

Facts:
- 450 yen each, tax included
- Number of seats: 16
- Number of seats: 18
- Number of seats: 35

## [木村屋總本店] <New Product> Starting August 1, "酒種 クラウンメロン," made with sauce from Shizuoka-grown Crown Melon, will be available for one month only!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000351.000110949.html
- anchor: #n1656509
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社木村屋總本店、木村屋總本店、木村屋

Facts:
- Price: 390 yen (tax included)
- ・Stores selling the product (22 stores)
- Established: Meiji 2 (1869)

## "Wacom Cintiq Experience Event" for manga creators to be held on August 2

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000352.000016902.html
- anchor: #n1656508
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワコム、ワコム、Wacom、Cintiq

Facts:
- Sunday, August 2, 2026
- 11:00～17:00
- 住友不動産新宿グランドタワー31階

## Space Market introduces a feature for reporting space conditions upon entry and exit

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000355.000015560.html
- anchor: #n1656507
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スペースマーケット、Spacepad

Facts:
- Established: January 2014
- Securities code: 4487

## Tenda to exhibit at "IT Trend EXPO2026 Summer" — supporting greater work efficiency and system adoption with "Dojo" and "Dojoウェブマニュアル"

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000362.000024464.html
- anchor: #n1656506
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社テンダ、株式会社Innovation & Co.

Facts:
- More than 3,000 companies have adopted the service to date

## カオナビ signs partnership agreement with ブライトパス, a provider of HR consulting services

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000364.000030113.html
- anchor: #n1656505
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カオナビ、株式会社ブライトパス

Facts:
- Established: April 1, 2021
- Established: May 27, 2008

## [Made possible with support from ウィルゲート] ソーシャルワイヤー株式会社 acquires 株式会社SEIRYO as a wholly owned subsidiary

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000368.000011200.html
- anchor: #n1656504
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウィルゲート、ソーシャルワイヤー株式会社、株式会社SEIRYO、ByteDance社、株式会社iHack

Facts:
- The company has built a track record of completing more than 80 M&A deals.
- Expanded sales of influencer PR service "Find Model" by approximately 10 times

## [Atre Kameido] Explore marine life! "Interactive Aquarium: Touching Pool" and Atre Kameido × Kao Babu's "Asobabu! Sticky Aquarium" to be held on 8/8 (Saturday)!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000373.000070988.html
- anchor: #n1656503
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アトレ、株式会社アクアガジュカンパニー、花王株式会社

Facts:
- 15 people per session
- 店舗面積：約13,389㎡
- 延床面積：約35,994㎡
- Number of stores: 121
- Capital: 1.63 billion yen

## [Osu, Nagoya] A summer vacation and Obon season packed with great deals and fun events: "Renovated Area Pre-Opening Celebration! KOMEHYO名古屋本店 Summer Festival" begins August 1 (Saturday)

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000378.000000884.html
- anchor: #n1656502
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コメ兵、KOMEHYO名古屋本店、ヴァンクリーフ＆アーペル、クロムハーツ、シャネル、ロレックス

Facts:
- The 1st prize winner can redeem a product worth 500,000 yen!*
- This time, the price is set at 100,000 yen for 1 play.
- A sale offering 5% off all in-store products※¹
- More than 600 people took part over the 2-day event.
- Approximately 50 colorful items, including bags and clothing, will be displayed and sold on each floor.
- 130万円のロレックスまで
- Held for "888 yen" to mark "888 (Pachi Pachi Pachi) Day"
- The number of items on display has increased by approximately 2,000.
- More than 50,000 carefully selected items across various categories

## [Summer 2026 Overseas Travel Trends] BUYMA TRAVEL announces its ranking of popular summer destinations!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000385.000012678.html
- anchor: #n1656501
- Companies mentioned: BUYMA TRAVEL、株式会社エニグモ、BUYMA

Facts:
- Cash back of up to 2,000 yen
- Las Vegas climbed from 24th place last year to 8th place.
- Guam jumped from 25th place last year to 10th place.

## Summer events for families! In addition to popular summer menu items, hands-on activities such as crafts and festival games will begin on the 23rd (Thursday).

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000387.000061362.html
- anchor: #n1656500
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社八天堂、八天堂カフェリエきさらづ、八天堂きさらづ工場、八天堂ビレッジ

Facts:
- Participation fee: ¥1,000 (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,200 (tax included)
- Price: 1,750 yen (tax included)

## Inaba Petfood launches "CIAO Yaki Katsuo Terrine" for cats!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000388.000058165.html
- anchor: #n1656499
- Companies mentioned: いなばペットフード株式会社、いなば食品株式会社

Facts:
- 4 pieces
- 18 sticks
- 36 pieces

## Meta Heroes releases a "Smart Glasses Pre-Implementation Checklist" to organize on-site challenges, operational requirements and PoC design

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000388.000094539.html
- anchor: #n1656498
- Companies mentioned: Meta Heroes、Hero Egg

Facts:
- 12 items to check before implementation
- 30-minute free consultation
- Corporate AI training with more than 15,000 participants in half a year

## Ootoya launches its "Aijo Meshi" project! Model Aki appointed project leader

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000389.000017712.html
- anchor: #n1656497
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大戸屋、コロワイドグループ、株式会社コロワイド

Facts:
- Established May 2011
- Capital: 43.814 billion yen

## Popular rock band "Novelbright" collaborates with "Ploom AURA"! 6 limited-edition collaboration front panels featuring the band's distinctive style arrive under the "#僕らとPloom" theme

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000389.000031450.html
- anchor: #n1656496
- Companies mentioned: 日本たばこ産業株式会社、Novelbright、Ploom、Ploom AURA、Ploom CUBE、ユニバーサル ミュージック、ユニバーサル シグマ

Facts:
- Campaign period
- Manufacturer's suggested retail price

## To mark Hero Egg's establishment, a Tokyo event will be held on August 4, featuring a discussion among young entrepreneurs and a networking session

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000396.000094539.html
- anchor: #n1656495
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Meta Heroes、株式会社Hero Egg、名城大学附属高校3年/株式会社JYUNIHITOE、インキュベーター株式会社

Facts:
- The event will be held on August 4, 2026 (Tuesday), at AI Village produced by SHIDAX in Shibuya, Tokyo.
- 15-year-old entrepreneur 近藤にこる, representative director of 株式会社Hero Egg
- Capacity: 30 people (first come, first served; advance registration required)
- Participation fee: 5,000 yen (standing buffet and drinks included; advance payment required)

## New TOUR B JGR Roll-in Alignment golf ball launches

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000404.000013327.html
- anchor: #n1656494
- Companies mentioned: ブリヂストンスポーツ株式会社

Facts:
- Release date: August 7, 2026

## 乃木坂46 special issue!! "Up To Boy Vol.365" on sale today

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000405.000129409.html
- anchor: #n1656493
- Companies mentioned: 乃木坂46、Juice=Juice、22/7、アップアップガールズ（仮）、DRAW♡ME（ドローミー）、ワニブックス

Facts:
- The 6th installment in the magazine's 40th anniversary year
- List price: 1,400 yen (tax included)
- September 2026 issue
- Release date: July 23, 2026
- A4 format, 96 pages

## As generative AI changes how engineers are evaluated, ウィルオブテック launches its "AI Development Skills Assessment"

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000416.000034777.html
- anchor: #n1656492
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウィルオブ・ワーク、ウィルオブテック、株式会社ハイヤールー、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構（IPA）

Facts:
- 77.8% of Japanese companies are undertaking digital transformation.
- The assessment takes approximately 30 minutes.
- Number of employees: 5,178 (as of March 31, 2026)

## [Case Study] Rankings improved significantly for highly competitive HR keywords. SEO results also helped build trust in business negotiations. Article production support case study for 株式会社HRBrain published | 株式会社LANY

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000434.000071062.html
- anchor: #n1656491
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LANY、株式会社HRBrain

Facts:
- 14 rewritten articles analyzed
- Search rankings improved for about 70%
- Many articles that improved rose to within the top 10

## [Sakura, Chiba Prefecture] Come one, come all, to the museum! “Learn and Play at the Museum! Summer Museum Lab” to be held at 佐倉市立美術館!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000455.000024449.html
- anchor: #n1656490
- Companies mentioned: 佐倉市立美術館、株式会社みつわ

Facts:
- [Exhibition period] Reiwa 8, Aug. 1 to Aug. 30 (Sun)
- [Hours] 10:00 to 18:00 (last admission at 17:30)

## [Sakura, Chiba Prefecture] “An Era of Dreams: Showa Media and Its People” to be held at 佐倉市立美術館!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000457.000024449.html
- anchor: #n1656489
- Companies mentioned: 佐倉市立美術館、少年倶楽部、タイガー書房、マーガレット、少女フレンド、島田安彦コレクションアーカイブ

Facts:
- About 120 works and archival materials
- Reiwa 8, from Aug. 1 (Sat) to Sept. 27 (Sun)
- This year marks 100 years since the first year of the Showa era (1926)

## [BUZZ STADIUM Hirosaki] Grand opening on July 15. Aomori and Hirosaki’s first full-scale rental dance studio opens: 100 yen per 30 minutes, with 3 studios in all

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000464.000141380.html
- anchor: #n1656488
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BUZZ GROUP、合同会社SFS、BUZZ

Facts:
- More than 90 stores, centered on the Kanto region
- 388 rooms in total
- 100 yen per 30 minutes
- 3 studios in all
- More than 250,000 monthly users
- About 400,000 members

## Himeji’s Japan Heritage exhibition to be held

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000469.000073910.html
- anchor: #n1656487
- Companies mentioned: 姫路市

Facts:
- From Aug. 22 (Sat) to Sept. 13 (Sun)
- From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 3 Japan Heritage sites are registered

## A grand gathering of Fukushima’s delicious specialties! “Fukushima Fair” to be held at 松坂屋静岡店 (July 22–July 28)

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000480.000045277.html
- anchor: #n1656486
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スペースワン、東京電力ホールディングス株式会社、松坂屋静岡店、発見！ふくしま

Facts:
- Spend at least 1,000 yen, including tax, on eligible products at the venue
- “めっけちゃん” goods, featuring the official “発見！ふくしま” character, to be given to the first 150 visitors each day
- “めっけちゃん” original freezer bags to be given to a total of 300 people

## Teiregikan renovates 2 Japanese-modern guest rooms incorporating the colors of Tobe ware

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000531.000004256.html
- anchor: #n1656485
- Companies mentioned: 南道後温泉ホテル ていれぎ館、陶彩窯、Mustakivi、石本藤雄、宮内大志

Facts:
- Renovation of rooms 206 and 207

## “Hanno Summer Solstice Festival: Forest, Water and Sun Beer Garden” to be held!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000537.000020740.html
- anchor: #n1656484
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ムーミン物語、西武鉄道株式会社、飯能商工会議所、一般社団法人奥むさし飯能観光協会

Facts:
- 令和８年8月1日（土）16時30分～21時00分

## “Collagen*¹ Drop Eye Patch,” infused with serum, launches from 〈illuN（イリュン）〉, the beauty brand directed by Nozomi Tsuji!

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000548.000042551.html
- anchor: #n1656483
- Companies mentioned: illuN、株式会社ダイヤコーポレーション

Facts:
- Price: 1,320 yen (tax included)
- Contents: 3.6g (1sheet) × 4EA
- On sale: July 27, 2026 (Mon)

## 山口県萩市／事業構想大学院大学「萩観光モデル創出プロジェクト研究」の共同記者会見を開催

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000567.000036930.html
- anchor: #n1656482
- Companies mentioned: 萩市、学校法人先端教育機構、事業構想大学院大学、事業構想研究所

Facts:
- 10 researchers
- July 22, 2026
- July 2027
- Up to 1.28 million yen

## Hanamaru’s “refreshing summer udon”! The ultimate pairing of a generous serving of crunchy oni-oroshi grated daikon and savory pork. Enjoy distinctive toppings such as mekabu seaweed with wasabi and crunchy shibazuke pickles in “Oni-oroshi Bukkake,” launching for a limited time from July 23 (Thu)

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000580.000019432.html
- anchor: #n1656481
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社はなまる、株式会社吉野家ホールディングス

Facts:
- Starting July 23, 2026 (Thu.)
- Through early September (planned)
- Small: 840 yen
- Small: 640 yen
- Container fee: 50 yen

## 10th-anniversary dinner at Ginza’s レ・コパン ドゥ ドミニク・ブシェ to be held on Aug. 28 and 29

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000618.000028006.html
- anchor: #n1656480
- Companies mentioned: レ・コパン ドゥ ドミニク・ブシェ、株式会社DBT、株式会社焼肉坂井ホールディングス、ドミニク・ブシェ トーキョー

Facts:
- 18,000 yen, including dinner and a welcome glass of champagne
- Wine pairing: 7,000 yen

## The 5th edition of NIKE “CASUAL RUN CLUB PACK,” an Alpen-exclusive running shoe collection, goes on sale July 31 (Fri) at Sports Depot and アルペン stores nationwide

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000665.000042346.html
- anchor: #n1656479
- Companies mentioned: アルペン、NIKE

Facts:
- Sales: 268.6 billion yen
- Ordinary profit: 10.4 billion yen
- Capital: 15.1 billion yen
- Retail price: 17,600 yen, including tax
- Price: 29,700 yen (tax included)
- Retail price: 22,000 yen, including tax

## [Hands Shibuya] “Yuji Nishimura Corner” to open for a limited time

- Published: 2026-07-23T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000703.000070824.html
- anchor: #n1656478
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハンズ、スタジオUG

Facts:
- From July 23, 2026 (Thu), on the B2C floor of Hands Shibuya
- July 23, 2026 (Thu)–Aug. 25 (Tue)
- Postcard holder (with 60 pockets): 1,650 yen
- Faux leather book cover: 1,320 yen
- Memo clip (2 styles in all): 693 yen each
- Canvas: 14,300 yen
- Mini canvas (11 styles in all): 5,280 yen each
- Acrylic keychain (Clown Yoshino): 748 yen
- Acrylic keychain (Spy: 968 yen
- Wobbling acrylic stand: 1,430 yen
- T-shirt (2 styles in all, M/L/XL): 3,190 yen each
- Magnet: 748 yen
- Yoshino’s stylish pouch: 1,760 yen