AI News 180m Report

2026-07-27 09:00–12:00 JST

755 received, 754 listed, 5 sources ・ Page 6 of 8

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 677 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 77 items from 3 sources.

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

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)(652)

01Booster, a business creation company, supports collaboration with overseas startup ecosystems for “TechGALA Japan 2026: BEYOND”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 5,000 participants
  • More than 30 participating countries
  • 5 companies selected from each country (15 companies in total)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ゼロワンブースター、Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium、Techsauce、India Accelerator、Meet Ventures

d POINTS introduced on the official eFootball Points website

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1 point for every 200 yen (tax included) spent
  • Can be used starting from 1 point = 1 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社NTTドコモ、株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント、KONAMI

[Machida, Tokyo] FC Machida Zelvia × Machida Yakushiike Park Shikisai no Mori: “Summer Cool-Down Operation”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • From Aug. 15, 2026 (Sat.) through Sept. 2 (Wed.)
  • A match will be held at Machida GION Stadium on Sept. 2 (Wed.), the final day of the event.

Companies mentioned:町田市役所、FC町田ゼルビア

“Three Call Assassin” begins exclusive advance streaming on Piccoma from 7/27 (Mon.)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 50 million cumulative downloads
  • As of March 2025

Companies mentioned:株式会社カカオピッコマ、STUDIO ZOON

MUSE and MISAMO from the ReFa hair care category visit flagship store “ReFa GINZA,” experience “ReFa BEAUTY SHOWCASE with MISAMO,” and sign the exhibit by hand

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Drew approximately 250,000 people over a total of 6 days
  • Reopening: July 22 (Wed.)
  • Trading cards exclusively for purchasers are also scheduled to be distributed from Aug. 22 (Sat.)
  • Advance reservations also open for products scheduled to launch in September

Companies mentioned:株式会社MTG、ReFa、MISAMO、TWICE

Launch of 6 products for the Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Show Support Fair, featuring ideas from [Nagaoka Municipal Kamidori Elementary School students]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 430 Seven-Eleven stores
  • As of the end of June 2026
  • Concluded in March 2017
  • Concluded in July 2018
  • The “Phoenix Reconstruction Prayer Fireworks” in 2027
  • Price: 298 yen
  • 321.84 yen including tax
  • Price: 398 yen
  • 429.84 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 320 yen
  • 345.60 yen (tax included)
  • Price: ¥498
  • 537.84 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 2

Companies mentioned:株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、長岡花火財団

[はま寿司] “Domestic Fresh Mackerel” for 100 yen (110 yen including tax)! Pickled firefly squid and bluefin tuna cheek meat join “Hama Sushi’s Delicious Summer Festival, Part 2”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Toyama Prefecture Pickled Firefly Squid” for 160 yen (176 yen including tax)
  • “Mediterranean Bluefin Tuna Cheek Meat” for 290 yen (319 yen including tax)
  • ¥3,000 worth of dining vouchers redeemable at はま寿司
  • Scheduled to be sold at 678 stores

Companies mentioned:株式会社はま寿司、はま寿司

[ミスタードーナツ] “Uniforms revamped as part of the brand’s evolution to keep pace with the times”; uniforms with all items designed to be unisex to be introduced in phases from September

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • To be introduced in phases from September

Companies mentioned:株式会社ダスキン、ミスタードーナツ、株式会社ジュン

“WE Love Babies Project” posters appear at all 61 Subaru Kinki stores!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • All 61 stores
  • Celebrating its 10th anniversary since launch this year

Companies mentioned:エキサイト株式会社、スバル近畿株式会社、SUBARU

Masami Nagasawa appears on the cover of the September issue of 『VOGUE JAPAN』 (on sale July 31)! Focusing on conversations about the creativity of artists active in Japan and abroad, under the theme “Resonant Creativity: Dialogue Beyond Borders.”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Goes on sale Friday, July 31
  • A 10-page cover story
  • An extensive 18-page feature
  • Operating in 32 markets worldwide

Companies mentioned:VOGUE、VOGUE JAPAN、ティファニー、コンデナスト、コンデナスト・ジャパン

『NHK Drama Guide: Asadora Kaze, Kaoru part2』 goes on sale. A new adventure begins for Rin and Naomi, now “trained nurses”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • List price: 1,485 yen (tax included)
  • Pages: 96 (including 64 color pages)
  • Pages: 148 (including 116 color pages)
  • 16 pages

Companies mentioned:NHK出版、Mrs. GREEN APPLE、帝都医科大学附属病院

[Ecute Shinagawa] An irresistibly sinful combination of bean paste and butter! Okada Kinsei Anbata-ya opens for a limited time from Monday, Aug. 3. Perfect for train travel or as a gift for someone special.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • [Price] 345 yen (tax included)
  • [Price] ¥2,160 (tax included)
  • [Price] ¥3,240 (tax included)
  • Original資本金:8,000 万円

Companies mentioned:株式会社ケイシイシイ、岡田謹製 あんバタ屋

Official tours to go on sale to coincide with the broadcast of Season 2 of TBS’s Sunday Theater series 『VIVANT』

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Tour price

Companies mentioned:クラブツーリズム株式会社、公益社団法人島根県観光連盟、KNT-CTホールディングス株式会社、TBS

株式会社ジュン designs uniforms for “ミスタードーナツ.” All items revamped with a unisex design, with a phased nationwide rollout from September

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting in September 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社ジュン、株式会社ダスキン、ミスタードーナツ、SALON adam et ropé

More freedom in everyday life and on trips with next-generation mobile batteries offering enhanced safety. PayPay Points giveaway campaign begins today to encourage consumers to choose a mobile battery they can trust

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 1,860 accidents were reported over the 5 years from 2020 to 2024
  • PayPay Points awarded: equivalent to 500 yen
  • PayPay Points awarded: equivalent to 1,000 yen

Companies mentioned:エレコム株式会社、PayPay、NITE(製品評価技術基盤機構)

The first installment of “DORAEMON Jack Bunny‼ FESTIVAL ’26” runs from 7/31 (Fri.) to 8/16 (Sun.)! A special collection from 『ドラえもん』 and Jack Bunny‼ is here!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 『ドラえもん』 merchandise totaling 22,000 yen (tax included) or more
  • 17 days

Companies mentioned:株式会社TSI、Jack Bunny‼、mix.Tokyo、ドラえもん

[デコホーム] Back by popular demand for a second round! New designs featuring Deco Cats and summery motifs arrive for the “Puffy Stickers” series, which has sold more than 110,000 sheets cumulatively

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Each: 499 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社ニトリ、デコホーム

Aidem Photo Gallery [Sirius]: Yasuo Otsuji Photo Exhibition “Traces of History: In Search of Peace.” Period: July 30 (Thu.) to Aug. 19 (Wed.), 2026. Closed for summer break from Aug. 6 to 12.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 60 monochrome works on display

Companies mentioned:株式会社アイデム、アイデムフォトギャラリー シリウス、日本被団協

Original【焼肉の和民】 2大看板商品が超お得!「ワタミ上カルビ29%OFF」 × 「ワタミカルビ29%増量」!!7月29日(水)「肉の日」1日限定のスペシャルセールを開催!!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 29% more
  • 29% off
  • Save 255 yen!
  • 19 焼肉の和民 locations nationwide

Companies mentioned:ワタミ株式会社、焼肉の和民

[ワタミの宅食] Nagano Azumino sales office reopens after renovation

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 240,000 meals every day
  • Originalワタミの宅食「好い日のおかず」1食450円

Companies mentioned:ワタミ株式会社、ワタミの宅食

[Umeda 蔦屋書店] Kansai’s first “GREEN FUNDING Touch & Try” opens on 7/27 (Mon.)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Currently has attracted more than 560 million yen in support
  • On “GREEN FUNDING,” the funding amount exceeded 100 million yen within 40 minutes of launch
  • Total funding surpasses 400 million yen
  • More than 6,100 projects
  • More than 25 billion yen raised in total
  • Maximum wind speed: 85 m/s
  • Weighs just 660 g
  • Just 5.6 g per earbud
  • A sales floor spanning more than 1,000 tsubo

Companies mentioned:蔦屋書店、GREEN FUNDING、カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社、CCCグループ、wena X、Shark BlastBoss、MIRAI SPEAKER Ear、OPSODIS 1、鹿島建設、Circana LLC

Kyoto University Katsura Venture Plaza: Recruiting tenants

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 4 newly offered rooms
  • Original2026年8月3日(月曜)~ 8月12日(水曜)17時まで
  • Move-in is possible from November 2026 onward, after the fixed-term building lease agreement is signed.

Companies mentioned:独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構、京都大学

Collect stamps in the Famima app when paying for online purchases or taxes, then enter for a chance to win 『東京宝塚劇場』 pair tickets or Famima Points! 3 chances to win through next January! Long-running campaign starts July 28

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 16,400 FamilyMart stores nationwide
  • A total of 150 pairs, 300 people
  • Famima Points equivalent to 5,000 yen
  • 300 winners in total
  • Held 3 times in a row
  • A total of 168 days

Companies mentioned:株式会社ファミリーマート、東京宝塚劇場、三井住友VISAカード、宝塚歌劇

Original接客が悪くて「二度と利用しない」と感じた経験者は約53%。原因の1位は「態度が横柄だった」

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 40.0% said they had experienced “good customer service that made me want to return and become a fan of the store.”
  • 52.8% said they had experienced “poor customer service that made me think I would never use that store again.”
  • 61.4% said that when dissatisfied with customer service, they “stop using the business without saying anything.”
  • 76.4% said they had “never shared” their experiences of good or bad customer service.

Companies mentioned:株式会社NEXER、クリエイティブアルファ

About 70% said their family had “never discussed” their parents’ or relatives’ real estate. Another 76.4% said they were “doing nothing in particular” to prepare for inheritance.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Said their family had “never discussed” their parents’ or relatives’ real estate
  • Said they were “doing nothing in particular” to prepare for inheritance
  • Said they were concerned about “inheritance tax and property valuations” when inheriting real estate
  • Said they had “discussed wills and gifts during one’s lifetime with their family”
  • Said they had “consulted a professional (such as a lawyer, tax accountant or real estate company)”

Companies mentioned:株式会社NEXER、タクシエ(TAQSIE)

Making sesame more convenient and reassuring. While most people buy it at “neighborhood supermarkets,” about 55% say they expect quality to be trustworthy at shops run by specialty manufacturers.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Neighborhood supermarket
  • Seems like the quality would be trustworthy
  • Price
  • Rarely use
  • Valid responses
  • July 16–July 21, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社NEXER、株式会社NEXER Group、オニザキコーポレーション、Amazon、楽天

Original「ABEMA」平日夜帯のニュース番組『ABEMA Prime』司会進行にテレビ朝日・小松靖アナウンサーが就任NY支局の記者から約8年ぶりの“古巣復帰”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting with the episode airing Monday, August 3, 2026
  • More than 70 regular members
  • 2 and a half years living in the United States

Companies mentioned:ABEMA、テレビ朝日

\For the perfect Fukuoka and Tenjin souvenir, head to Daimaru!/ The season for visiting family is here, with summer vacation and Obon bringing more travelers home! We introduce everything from items found nowhere else in the country to classic sweets.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3,240 yen, including tax
  • 1,188 yen including tax
  • 2,376 yen, tax included
  • 540 yen including tax
  • ¥2,250, tax included
  • ¥1,100, including tax
  • 1,512 yen, tax included
  • ¥2,268, tax included
  • ¥1,836, tax included
  • 900 yen, including tax
  • ¥432 including tax

Companies mentioned:株式会社 大丸松坂屋百貨店、大丸福岡天神店、HAKATA ORIOORI、坂角総本舖、AND THE FRIET、ANKO and、蜜彩菓、バターステイツ by銀のぶどう、フェスティバロ、チョコレートショップ、REC COFFEE、SAISON DES RÉCOLTES、鈴懸、明月堂、筑紫菓匠 如水庵、千鳥屋、ひよ子本舗吉野堂、福砂屋、湖月堂、文明堂総本店、北島

Introductory guide to AI assistant “Claude”: “Dekiru Claude & Claude Cowork” goes on sale Thursday, August 6!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Series cumulative total tops 80 million copies
  • Pages: 208
  • List price: 2,200 yen (2,000 yen before tax + 10% tax)
  • E-book price: ¥2,200 (base price ¥2,000 + 10% tax) *Impress direct sales price

Companies mentioned:株式会社インプレス、インプレスグループ、株式会社インプレスホールディングス、Amazon、UiPath、ChatGPT、Gemini、Copilot、Google NotebookLM

【The “Strongest King Illustrated Book” is heating up again this summer!】The much-anticipated latest volume, “Mutant Strongest King Illustrated Book,” is now on sale!!!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Series surpasses 7 million copies in cumulative circulation
  • List price: ¥1,430 (tax included)
  • List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
  • Capital: 50 million yen
  • Capital: ¥19,817 million
  • Revenue: ¥199.1 billion
  • Consolidated subsidiaries: 82

Companies mentioned:株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 Gakken、国際[最強王図鑑]協会、Amazon、楽天ブックス

New rhythm game BanG Dream! Our Notes reaches 900,000 global pre-registrations! Rewards toward the 1 million milestone are still available!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Global pre-registrations reach 900,000
  • Additional reward campaign leading up to the 1 million milestone
  • Reached the global 500,000 milestone
  • Now airing and streaming to acclaim on TV stations and streaming platforms from July 2026
  • The project marked its 11th anniversary on February 28, 2026
  • Autumn 2026
  • January 2027

Companies mentioned:株式会社ブシロード、BanG Dream! Our Notes、MyGO!!!!!、Ave Mujica、夢限大みゅーたいぷ、millsage、一家Dumb Rock!、バンドリ! ガールズバンドパーティ!、サンジゲン、ニチカライン

【A hint from the stars!? Using modern knowledge to build the ultimate castle!】Volume 8 of Dengeki Comics NEXT’s “Unifying the Realm with Nobunaga, Starting from Honnoji” goes on sale Monday, July 27, 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • List price: 924 yen (840 yen before tax + tax)
  • 194 pages
  • Monday, July 27, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社KADOKAWA、月刊コミック電撃大王、ゲーマーズ、メロンブックス、WonderGOO

Originalアニメ「ハイキュー!!」から「ノリタケ」とのコラボアイテム「ノリタケコラボ マグカップ」の受注を開始!!アニメ・漫画のオリジナルグッズを販売する「AMNIBUS」にて

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥10,450 each (tax included)
  • Types: 5 in total (Karasuno High School, Aoba Johsai High School, Nekoma High School, Fukurodani Academy, Inarizaki High School)
  • Size: (approx.) 8.3 cm in diameter, 11.3 cm long, 10 cm high
  • Weight: (approx.) 221 g
  • Capacity: (approx.) 310 ml (filled to the brim)

Companies mentioned:アニメ「ハイキュー」、ノリタケ、AMNIBUS、株式会社アルマビアンカ、株式会社arma bianca

Original【神奈川県小田原市】「第33回小田原みなとまつり」開催!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 33rd Odawara Minato Festival
  • Sunday, August 2, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
  • 9:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
  • 10:10 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
  • 10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
  • 11:30 a.m.–noon
  • Original午後0時30分~1時
  • 1:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.

Companies mentioned:小田原市、Ange ballet、Star Jubilee、佐々木 蒼大、西湘地区科学振興委員会、森 花菜、水産人カレッジ、鈴木 香里武、東京海洋大学

AI career advice that starts with “I don’t know what kind of job suits me”: Aile Career Advisor service launches

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Launched officially on July 24, 2026
  • Paid employment placement business license number: 14-ユ-302333

Companies mentioned:スキルブリッジ株式会社、Aile

Carbon offsetting in connection with the relocation of the Urawa Branch to a new location

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Carbon offsetting carried out when the Ueno and Senju branches relocated in September 2025
  • News release dated January 19, 2026
  • News release dated September 16, 2025

Companies mentioned:三菱UFJ信託銀行、株式会社イトーキ、三菱UFJフィナンシャル・グループ、三菱UFJ銀行

Turning unused space at low-voltage solar power plants into a new source of revenue — Launch of comparative proposals for “FIP transition + battery storage” and “low-voltage grid-connected battery storage”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: 1996

Companies mentioned:株式会社ティーエスピー

【Survey】More than 70% are disappointed by summer underwear that feels “stuffy and sticky.” tu-hacci publishes a “cool-touch feature” to relieve discomfort.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 77.5% of respondents (248 out of 320 votes) answered “stuffy (168 votes)” or “sticky (80 votes).”
  • “Coolness and breathability” ranked first at 62.7% (192 out of 306 votes).
  • Price: ¥2,990 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥8,890 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社WaterAir、tu-hacci

“aiwell care,” a blood test kit that lets users collect blood at home, resumes accepting applications and opens an official online store

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Blood tests covering up to 45 items
  • Limited to the first 30 people
  • Online consultation with a registered dietitian (30 minutes)
  • Resumes on July 24, 2026

Companies mentioned:aiwell株式会社、東京科学大学、ザスパ群馬、北海道コンサドーレ札幌

74.8% of people who used AI to research companies or products encountered “inaccurate information” or “outdated information”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 54.9% have used generative AI to research companies or products
  • 56.0% said “AI information influenced my decisions about what to do”

Companies mentioned:株式会社アクシアカンパニー、ChatGPT、Gemini

Original愛媛県庁ご来訪 ― AIトレーサビリティDXプロジェクトが本格始動!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • This project is being carried out as an initiative selected for the Reiwa 8 fiscal year “Triangle Ehime 2.0” program

Companies mentioned:愛媛県庁、株式会社ブライセン、BEMAC株式会社、西染工株式会社

High school students shape the future of their community through the power of communication. The second workshop of “鹿島市高校生広告課” is held

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • On Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 鹿島市民文化ホール “SAKURAS”
  • The next activity day is Friday, August 7

Companies mentioned:鹿島市、鹿島市高校生広告課、株式会社ウィークス、テツシンデザイン

【Presenting companies announced!】“Smart City OSAKA Pitch 2026” to be held Aug. 6 (Thu.) (Registration to attend the event closes Aug. 3 (Mon.) at 23:59)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 9 presenting companies
  • In-person event capacity: approximately 100 people

Companies mentioned:大阪スマートシティパートナーズフォーラム、りそな銀行、大阪大学、ライトアップベンチャーズ株式会社、NTT西日本株式会社

“Real” three-dimensional molded “Shinkansen toothbrush” for kids who hate brushing their teeth goes on sale Aug. 3

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative shipments: 250,000 sets
  • ¥660

Companies mentioned:株式会社ユーカンパニー、JR東海、JR西日本

Original【岐阜労働局委託】「若者向け就職支援&AI活用Webセミナー」受講者募集!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ■ Date and time: Monday, August 3, 2026, at 19:00 (entry opens 15 minutes beforehand)
  • TEL: 052-753-7589

Companies mentioned:岐阜労働局、株式会社タスクールPlus

Originalシェルター・アーク・ジャパン、日本核シェルター協会主催のフォーラムに参加

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Shelter coverage in Japan is about 0.02%
  • Switzerland and Israel: 100%
  • March 31, 2026
  • Facilities where all residents can take refuge by 2030
  • A track record spanning more than 14 years
  • April 9, 2026

Companies mentioned:シェルター・アーク・ジャパン株式会社、日本核シェルター協会、ワールドネットインターナショナル株式会社(WNI)、シェルターアップ+30(SUP+30)、株式会社弥杜工業

LOWERCASE × URBS × 空調服®

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ¥35,200 (tax incl.)

Companies mentioned:LOWERCASE、URBS、空調服®、株式会社空調服、URBAN RESEARCH BUYERS SELECT、株式会社アーバンリサーチ

Supporting the expansion of pre-sowing contracts, 全米販 opens 2nd call for applications for its FY Reiwa 8 program on July 27

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original補助上限は、原則として1取組当たり1,000万円です。
  • The 2nd call for project operators opened on Monday, July 27, 2026.
  • The deadline is Monday, March 1, 2027.

Companies mentioned:全国米穀販売事業共済協同組合、全米販

【恒和システム】Strengthens its “tutor system,” where new employees can discuss their concerns with senior colleagues

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A program under which the company covers food and beverage expenses and other costs as business expenses, up to ¥50,000
  • Raises the expense cap to ¥100,000
  • 91% of employees have no prior experience

Companies mentioned:恒和システム株式会社、KOWASYS

Group Company Introduction, Part 1 | グローム・ワークサポート株式会社 — Supporting the working environments of medical institutions with human resources and labor expertise

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Japan’s aging rate—the share of the total population aged 65 and over—has reached 29.3%
  • By 2040, the medical and welfare sectors will need 10.7 million workers
  • The number expected to be secured is only 9.74 million
  • A shortfall of about 1 million workers is projected
  • Capital: ¥75 million

Companies mentioned:グローム・ホールディングス株式会社、グローム・ワークサポート株式会社、福山医療器株式会社、グローム・インターナショナル株式会社

New gift-sized Mille-Presse pastries debut from GARIGUETTE, the popular specialty shop known for its constant lines

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥3,000 (tax included)
  • About 10 cm in diameter per piece

Companies mentioned:GARIGUETTE、エイムズワークス株式会社、株式会社昭宝製菓、N&Sトレーディング株式会社

Accelerating AI adoption by small and midsize businesses! AI and DX forum offers lessons from case studies

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Monday, September 7, 2026, 11:00–18:00
  • Nonmembers: ¥3,000
  • Networking event participation: additional ¥3,000

Companies mentioned:川崎商工会議所、国立情報学研究所、富士通株式会社、旭鉄工株式会社、有限会社ゑびや

Business card management app “ネクスタ・メイシ” wins “LEADER” for the 6th consecutive term in the business card management category of “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer”!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 660 yen per month (tax included)

Companies mentioned:東日印刷株式会社、TONICHI、アイティクラウド株式会社、テレビ東京

The Korean War breaks out—behind bars in Sugamo, Shigemitsu Mamoru saw the crisis facing Japan. 2nd printing of 『続 巣鴨日記』 announced

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Facts

  • June 24, 1950
  • 1956
  • List price: 1,800 yen (before tax)

Companies mentioned:ハート出版、国際連合、東京裁判、サンフランシスコ平和条約

Originalセントマティック「香りの授業」、壱岐市立盈科小学校で初開催

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Facts

  • 36 sixth-graders
  • 70 km northwest of Hakata Port

Companies mentioned:SCENTMATIC株式会社、東京大学大学院

【Projected annual yield: 15.5%】TECROWD100 fund closes subscriptions for a capital-gains fund investing in “OME Data Center#06(青梅市新町6-B)”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 2MW
  • Original1口10万円
  • 156.6 million yen

Companies mentioned:TECRA株式会社、TECROWD、東京電力

Kao wins the grand prize at “CLO of the Year 2026,” hosted by 日経ビジネス, for reforms recognizing logistics as a key management issue

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Facts

  • Regarding its 31 logistics hubs across Japan
  • Cuts drivers’ time tied up by about 50% compared with before
  • A joint-delivery consortium involving 9 shipper companies

Companies mentioned:花王株式会社、日経ビジネス、三菱食品株式会社、CODE

Personnel changes at 独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構

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Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構

To mark 5 million members, ヤンマガWeb welcomes a new mascot! Meet “うぇぶー子”!

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Facts

  • Originalうぇぶー子(本名:上田風子) 25歳 156cm 54kg

Companies mentioned:講談社、ヤンマガWeb、系山冏、里見U、二階堂幸、ずり騎士、雁木万里、なだいにし、にゃんにゃんファクトリー、武田スーパー

“The restaurant changes only on Mondays.” SHOGUN PIZZA turns every Monday into a “wellness specialty shop,” revamping the entire menu to be gluten-free and plant-based

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Facts

  • Starting Monday, July 27, 2026
  • Hours: 11:00–22:00
  • Margherita from ¥600

Companies mentioned:SHOGUN PIZZA、株式会社ガネーシャ、PIZZERIA ICARO

What yields do investors seek in real estate investments? Survey compares apartments, detached houses and condominiums

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Among 186 people with experience investing in real estate or considering it
  • For condominium units, both studio and family-type properties had a desired yield of “5% or more but less than 7%”
  • The desired yield for an entire apartment building was “9% or more but less than 11%”
  • The desired yield for detached houses was “9% or more but less than 11%”
  • “Poor transport access (35.5%)”
  • “The property is stigmatized due to a past incident (33.9%)”
  • “High vacancy rate in the surrounding area (16.1%)”
  • “Old building age (13.4%)”
  • “Located in an area with a declining population (9.1%)”

Companies mentioned:株式会社AlbaLink、不動産投資の森

“目の周りパッチリ美人,” a tear-stain care product for dogs and cats that you simply sprinkle on their food, surpasses cumulative sales of 21,000 bags (figures as of July 2026)

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative sales: 21,000 bags
  • About 88% of veterinarians support this product
  • Trial size (5 g): ¥998 (tax included)
  • Regular size (30 g): ¥3,280 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:ドッグダイナー株式会社、日本ビジネスリサーチ

もりやま園 wins the grand prize in the sustainability category of the “Japan DX Awards 2026”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 75% of work time is spent on “tasks that generate waste,” such as pruning, fruit thinning and leaf removal

Companies mentioned:もりやま園株式会社、TODA HALL

A long-established inn marking its 60th anniversary teams up with a sauna specialist to launch the new brand “EDGE SAUNA”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • August 6, 2026
  • About 850 tsubo
  • Approximately 1,000 tsubo

Companies mentioned:株式会社甲子高原フジヤホテル、サウナイン株式会社

Hokkaido businesses sought to exhibit at the “Tokyo International Gift Show Spring 2027” in the Hokkaido/Sapporo booth!!

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Facts

  • Number of exhibitors: 1,584 companies (Spring Gift Show 2026 results)
  • Number of visitors: 144,500 in total (Spring Gift Show 2026 results)
  • Participation fee for 1 booth: ¥473,000 (tax included) + additional self-funded costs
  • Participation fee for 1/2 booth: ¥236,500 (tax included) + additional self-funded costs

Companies mentioned:札幌市、札幌卸商連盟、株式会社ビジネスガイド社

Exterior deterioration inspection reports completed simply by “sending in site photos”: Cloud service “MyROVA” launches for painting and exterior renovation companies

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 30-day free trial on all plans
  • Completed in an average of 20 minutes
  • Monthly fee: ¥9,000
  • Monthly fee: ¥29,000
  • Monthly fee: ¥49,000
  • Monthly upload limit: 1,500 images
  • Monthly upload limit: 7,500 images
  • Monthly upload limit: 15,000 images

Companies mentioned:株式会社シャイン、MyROVA

東京海上日動ベターライフサービス and scoville introduce care-focused AI “noman” at all home-care support and residential care facilities — expanding to home-visit care within this fiscal year and eventually to all services

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Home-care support (Mizutama Care Station): all 43 offices, with about 160 care managers
  • Residential facilities (paid nursing homes such as Hilde Moa and Hütte): all 11 offices
  • Home-visit care (Mizutama Care Station): all 47 offices and service coordinators

Companies mentioned:東京海上日動ベターライフサービス、scoville、noman

No more nails or hammers! The “needle cover” prevents contents from splattering, while the lever principle makes punching holes easy and safe, even for people with limited strength or manicures.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sales begin in July 2026.
  • Can diameter: 3.5–7 cm
  • Overall dimensions: approx. 24.5 × 6.5 × 1.1 cm

Companies mentioned:アイメディア株式会社

Original【千葉県初出店】 ”1日3000個を販売” 老舗餡子で手掛ける今川焼き「月のうさぎ」が、イオンモール幕張新都心に2026年8月7日に期間限定店舗がオープン致します。

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Facts

  • ¥230 (before tax)
  • ¥1,000 (before tax)

Companies mentioned:株式会社MARU、月のうさぎ、イオンモール幕張新都心

A new morning routine starting at 7 a.m. “Morning Udon” launches, offering authentic udon for ¥500 including tax【うどん 白糸】

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Facts

  • Original朝7:00〜10:00限定の「朝うどん」を開始

Companies mentioned:株式会社FS.shake、うどん白糸 目白店

“Behind corporate growth is investment in a better workplace.” Why いーふらん is rapidly rolling out exceptional employee benefits, and a look back at 1 year.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Operates “高価買取 おたからや,” which currently has more than 1,920 stores worldwide.
  • Currently offers more than 50 employee benefits.
  • In its 27th fiscal year, sales exceeded ¥200 billion.
  • Held 184 events using its company-owned cruiser.
  • Held 72 bus tours hosted by the chairman.
  • Prepares prize money totaling ¥1 million each month.

Companies mentioned:株式会社いーふらん、高価買取 おたからや、マホロバ・マインズ三浦

Original【最大3,091円おトク!】猛暑を乗り切るスタミナチャージ!ピザハットの「肉の日」が7月も3日間開催!肉・肉・肉のごちそうピザで夏の活力補給!

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Facts

  • Up to ¥3,091 off
  • More than 600 locations nationwide

Companies mentioned:ピザハット、日本ピザハット株式会社

丸兼林業 (headquartered in Toyota City) adopts “Platio”! Fully digitizes reporting tasks that have relied on “paper and handwriting,” a challenge for the forestry industry.

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Facts

  • We had a working version in just 3 days.
  • Cuts administrative workload by approximately 80%.
  • Cuts monthly reporting work from approximately 3 hours to under 30 minutes.

Companies mentioned:丸兼林業、アステリア株式会社、NBCコンサルタンツ

The 8.2 Parts Club Day 2026 Contest is here! Winners will receive gift certificates redeemable at stores.

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Facts

  • Inside a PARTS CLUB store, which has approximately 60 locations nationwide
  • Capital: 40 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社エンドレス、PARTS CLUB、ファンコレ!

August 2 is “Parts Club Day”: the annual customer appreciation event will be held at bead and parts shop PARTS CLUB!

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Facts

  • 20% off everything in the store
  • 12% off large-bag products
  • 30% off purchases of 10 or more bags of Advanced Crystal
  • ¥1,100 (base price: ¥1,000)
  • ¥2,750 (tax included)
  • Approximately 60 stores nationwide
  • Capital: 40 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社エンドレス、PARTS CLUB、スワロフスキー

[Technoa] AI answers questions on the spot, 24 hours a day! Dedicated chatbot launched for users of the production management system “TECHS-S NOA”.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 66% of inquiries were about feature checks and basic operations—questions that can be resolved in a short time.
  • Number of employees: 355 (as of April 1, 2026)
  • Capital: ¥72.8 million

Companies mentioned:株式会社テクノア、TECHS-S NOA

Advertising for the “100 Tips Series” books appeared inside Shinjuku Station.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The “100 Tips Series” has sold more than 120,000 copies.
  • A total of 33 advertising spaces were used.
  • The campaign runs from July 27 to August 2, 2026.

Companies mentioned:株式会社壺中天、税理士法人ナナイロ、YOUTRUST

x3d (クロスサード) Inc. has now provided in-person AI training and lectures to companies in all 47 prefectures (milestone reached in Sendai in July 2026).

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Companies supported to date: more than 1,700
  • Participants to date: more than 5,000
  • Participant satisfaction: 99% (combined “satisfied” and “somewhat satisfied” responses)
  • Capital: ¥35,000,000 (including capital reserves)

Companies mentioned:x3d株式会社、クロスサード、パナソニック株式会社、中央官庁、大手製薬会社、UHB北海道文化放送

A bridge to the community: “Consultation Support Center Link” opens — 株式会社ウェルミナス establishes a new welfare services hub in Aoba Ward, Yokohama.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Only 37.4% use plan consultation support, which includes preparing service utilization plans for disability welfare services and other support.
  • The take-up rate for “self-planned services” is 62.6%.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ウェルミナス

A territory-grabbing battle where you fling 💩!? Steam store page goes live for the unconventional online battle game “Mogu Mogu! Poop Battle”.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Planned support for 25 languages

Companies mentioned:BoreBoreKick、Steam

株式会社システム科学 launches “HIT Process AI,” a one-of-a-kind business transformation platform optimized for the AI agent era — AI chat supports reviews of current operations and improvement proposals, accelerating business transformation and AX.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Has supported business improvement at more than 600 companies.
  • Since its founding in 1986

Companies mentioned:株式会社システム科学、インディカスソフトウェアジャパン

5 Japanese dancers honored with the Medal with Purple Ribbon perform an Edo-period love story. Stage design features a traditional craft with a 400-year history.

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Facts

  • Ogura-ori, a traditional craft with a history of approximately 400 years
  • New ¥1,000 seats added
  • Original2026年11月13日(金)・14日(土)

Companies mentioned:株式会社代地、五耀會、北九州市、文化庁

Vehicle service history platform “Ledra” opens applications for partnerships with leading companies in the automotive industry.

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Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:株式会社HOLY、Ledra

“Choose the story behind it, not the product.”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • At launch, the platform lists 337 products from 30 shops nationwide.

Companies mentioned:ramuno、株式会社シェアコーポレーション

Original【8年ぶり来日】ジェイ・エイブラハム氏登壇「マーケティング世界会議2027」開催 〜マーケティング”原点”に立ち返り、AI時代に勝ち残る成長戦略を学べる2日間!〜

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original関与した企業の売上増加額は累計9兆8,000億円
  • “Private Circle” is limited to 70 people.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ウェルスクリエイション、Flitto Japan、ジェイ・エイブラハム

Orion Hotel Motobu Resort & Spa | Introducing the “Calpis Tap,” a dream tap that pours Calpis at the turn of a faucet.

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Facts

  • Guest rooms (238 rooms)
  • Spacious guest rooms, all at least 50 m²
  • Approximately 100 minutes by car from Naha Airport
  • Approximately 7 minutes on foot to Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Companies mentioned:オリオンホテル株式会社、アサヒオリオン飲料株式会社、アサヒ飲料株式会社

Students from elementary school grade 4 through junior high school grade 3 get startup experience at “Shibusawa MIX,” associated with Eiichi Shibusawa. They also take part in realistic loan interviews with a credit union — report on the “Junior Entrepreneurship Challenge.”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • On Saturday, July 18, 2026, at “Shibusawa MIX,” an innovation hub in Saitama-Shintoshin
  • 13:00〜17:30
  • Was involved in founding approximately 500 companies.

Companies mentioned:株式会社SAIL、埼玉大学、IJIE-Nexus、埼玉縣信用金庫、株式会社セルフウイング

SMASH国際監査法人 refreshes its official website.

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Facts

  • 4-8-11 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0074
  • 1-7-5 Kanayama-cho, Atsuta-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 456-0002
  • SL6 2ED
  • +81-03-6824-7979

Companies mentioned:SMASH国際監査法人、SMASH国際アドバイザリー合同会社、SMASH & Partners合同会社

Originalアクセラレーションプログラム参加企業募集中 (大阪府 雇用促進イノベーション創出支援事業)

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Submission deadline

Companies mentioned:関西広域連合、大阪府、合同会社デロイトトーマツ

[Updated application details] “Class for Opening Up to Yourself” changes to a per-session participation format; eligibility expanded to include university and vocational school students.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A series of 6 sessions
  • Capacity | 15 people
  • Hours: 10:00–16:00

Companies mentioned:特定非営利活動法人 手の長いおじさんプロジェクト

TableBridge, which supports overseas expansion for F&B brands, has signed a contract to produce licensing materials and provide practical support for overseas expansion with “#肉といえば松田,” a wagyu kappo restaurant featured in the Michelin Guide.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: December 2020

Companies mentioned:TableBridge、株式会社オフィスフェリスタ、#肉といえば松田

Manage roll calls and digital tachographs all in one place with BSS. Full-scale rollout begins for the new DT-01 digital tachograph and drive recorder.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Since its official launch in 2022, it has been adopted by more than 3,500 companies, primarily transportation operators.

Companies mentioned:株式会社アネストシステム

【Target amount reached on the first day of the campaign】

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Target amount: 100,000 yen
  • For about 30 minutes from launch

Companies mentioned:Gleam 輝麓、Makuake

New release on August 1! A daily sheet mask from Qoo10's No. 1 serum! Intensive care for stubborn hyperpigmentation and acne scars

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • List price: ¥2,650
  • Contents: 30 sheets
  • Originalアルファアルブチン*²5,000ppm
  • Originalナイアシンアミド*²20,000ppm

Companies mentioned:COSRX、Qoo10

Launch of a multidisciplinary “heart team” to support the growing number of heart failure patients

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original許可病床数・蘇生会総合病院 290床
  • Number of employees: 873

Companies mentioned:医療法人社団蘇生会、蘇生会総合病院

Join a real doctor—not AI—for summer independent research! “Independent Research Helper Doctor” returns in 2026

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Free access will be provided to the first 100 children and their guardians
  • Participant satisfaction | 4.6 out of 5
  • Respondents who said their interest in medical care / health increased | 87.5%
  • About half of the responses (49.6%) were rated as having problems
  • Adopted by more than 195 companies to date
  • Capital | 66 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社メディコレ、BMJ Open

Wake up to that roar! The “Godzilla Voice Alarm Clock,” featuring precious audio recorded at the time of the 1954 film Godzilla, is now available with a striking new dial that captures the majesty of the King of the Monsters!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • List price: 8,800 yen (tax included)
  • Weight (approx.) / 310g (excluding batteries)
  • Capital: 10 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社秀建コーポレーション、ディレクトアートギャラリー

“How to build lists that lead to appointments,” revealed by a sales pro [Free access limited to July 28-August 3]

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Viewing period: July 28, 2026 (Tuesday), 12:00
  • August 3, 2026 (Mon.) at 12:00
  • Established: July 2017

Companies mentioned:株式会社アスレバ、野村證券株式会社

Notice of a lecture at 応用物理学会 Advanced Power Semiconductor Division’s 32nd Research Meeting, “The Frontiers of Ultra-Wide-Bandgap Semiconductor Devices”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • To be held at 大阪公立大学 on Friday, July 31, 2026
  • Date and time: Friday, July 31, 2026, 16:20–17:05 (予定)
  • Date and time: Friday, July 31, 2026, 13:00–17:10

Companies mentioned:Patentix株式会社、応用物理学会、大阪公立大学

Launch of services supporting the establishment and operation of “Corporate Growth Capital (CGC),” an evolved form of CVC

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Narrow down investment targets to around 5–10 companies
  • Currently investing in 9 companies in fields including robotics, pet tech, HR, biotech, marketing tech, and AI agents

Companies mentioned:Beyondge株式会社、東証上場企業

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