# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-27 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 2 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 436 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 134 items from 3 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## <Notice> [Details announced July 1, 2026] “みちまるくん×さもにゃんコラボ記念電車” sets off! Announcement of a welcome greeting event

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000788.000005505.html
- anchor: #n1706015
- Companies mentioned: 中日本エクシス株式会社、NEXCO中日本、岳南電車

Facts:
- The first day of service, Friday, July 31
- 2026年7月31日（金）～11月15日（日）
- From 10:50 a.m. on the platform at Yoshiwara Station
- Passengers can board starting with the 11:20 a.m. departure.

## [埼玉県] An event for young people to meet and connect, “Collaborative Mystery-Solving Quest: Museum Exploration in Tokorozawa,” will be held!

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001026.000104306.html
- anchor: #n1706014
- Companies mentioned: 埼玉県、角川武蔵野ミュージアム、所沢市、SAITAMA出会いサポートセンター（恋たま）、埼玉県広報アンバサダー「さいぼん」

Facts:
- A total of 3 events are planned for this fiscal year.
- 40人（男女各20人）
- Unmarried men and women aged 20–35 who live or work in the prefecture or are considering moving there

## Efforts to prevent human trafficking: airing awareness signage in airports and participating in public-private partnership training

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001053.000004762.html
- anchor: #n1706013
- Companies mentioned: 成田国際空港株式会社、ANAホールディングス株式会社、日本航空株式会社

Facts:
- Display period: July 27, 2026 (Mon.) to Aug. 31 (Mon.)
- Event date: July 28, 2026 (Tue.)

## Asahi Oishii Mizu Natural Water Lady Support to launch on Sept. 22

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001054.000039153.html
- anchor: #n1706012
- Companies mentioned: アサヒ飲料株式会社、カルピス

Facts:
- A convenient 200 ml single-serving size that is easy to enjoy every day
- Suggested retail price: 138 yen (before tax)
- On sale Sept. 22

## 【国立科学博物館】Innovative research exploring the mechanisms of pH response that sustains life gets underway! Introducing some of the research currently in progress at the Ueno Main Building

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001239.000047048.html
- anchor: #n1706011
- Companies mentioned: 国立科学博物館、理化学研究所、京都大学、岡山大学、順天堂大学、北海道大学、東京大学

Facts:
- From July 30, 2026 (Thu.) through Oct. 18 (Sun.)
- 7 is neutral
- Foraminifera raised at the same pH as today (8.0~8.4)
- Foraminifera raised at a lower pH than today (7.6~7.7)

## Asahi Lighty to launch on Sept. 1

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001541.000016166.html
- anchor: #n1706010
- Companies mentioned: アサヒビール株式会社

Facts:
- Alcohol content: 18%
- 700 ml bottle
- On sale starting Sept. 1

## Kirin and 弘前大学 establish a joint research chair, the Chair of Aging Systems Medical Science

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001574.000073077.html
- anchor: #n1706009
- Companies mentioned: キリンホールディングス株式会社、弘前大学、キリングループ、文部科学省、国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構（JST）

Facts:
- Effective April 1, 2026
- March 31, 2030
- About 3,000 items

## First look at the bonus original postcard design for Numéro TOKYO presents 三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS SPECIAL BOOK. Reservations extended through Aug. 11 (Tue., holiday) due to popular demand

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001710.000026633.html
- anchor: #n1706008
- Companies mentioned: Numéro TOKYO、三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS、EXILE TRIBE STATION、Amazon、楽天ブックス、HMV、セブンネットショッピング、未来屋書店、扶桑社

Facts:
- Price: ¥5,500 (tax included)
- 176 pages
- A message project featuring 150 MATE members from across Japan

## e Fever Blue Lock arrives on the pachinko and pachislot online game 777TOWN.net!

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001966.000002703.html
- anchor: #n1706007
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サミーネットワークス、株式会社SANKYO、講談社、ブルーロック製作委員会

Facts:
- Continuation rate of about 77%
- Payouts of 1,500 to 9,000 or more balls
- Pachipachi Course: ¥1,980 per month
- Pachislot Course: ¥1,100 per month
- Pachinko Course: ¥1,100 per month

## 【そごう大宮店】『ジュラシック・ワールド』『バック・トゥ・ザ・フューチャー』『MINECRAFT』人気作品のPOP UP SHOPが登場

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002451.000031382.html
- anchor: #n1706006
- Companies mentioned: そごう大宮店、ジュラシック・ワールド、バック・トゥ・ザ・フューチャー、Minecraft、Universal City Studios LLC、Amblin Entertainment, Inc.、Mojang AB、Microsoft

Facts:
- Clear vinyl bag…1,100 yen each, including tax
- KV…4,950 yen, including tax
- Ryōsuke Takeuchi kids' T-shirt…3,960 yen, including tax
- Hooded kids' T-shirt…4,620 yen, including tax
- A2 poster…1,650 yen, including tax
- Clear file…660 yen, including tax
- Sticker…500 yen, including tax
- A cute dinosaur measuring 54 cm in length.
- 【参加料金】1回 税込 1,650円

## 【ホテルメトロポリタン長野】Notice: Agri-licious Party — A gathering celebrating delicious Shinshu food — to be held on Oct. 10 (Sat.)

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002485.000030117.html
- anchor: #n1706005
- Companies mentioned: 日本ホテル株式会社、ホテルメトロポリタン長野、JRE MALL、NBS長野放送

Facts:
- 98% satisfaction with the previous event
- About 30 sites, including farmland plots, were visited
- 大 人（18歳以上）12,000円/1人
- 年少者（６歳以上17歳以下）5,000円/1人
- 177 people eligible
- 36 responses
- Response rate: 20.3%
- About 40 dishes made with ingredients from Shinshu will be available at the venue
- Visit about 30 farmland plots and other sites, including 14 locations

## 【ホテルメトロポリタン】Japanese Restaurant Hanamusashi: Authentic kaiseki cuisine featuring luxurious ingredients and the flavors of autumn

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002487.000030117.html
- anchor: #n1706004
- Companies mentioned: ホテルメトロポリタン、日本ホテル株式会社、ＪＲ東日本ホテルズ

Facts:
- Hanamusashi Kaiseki: ¥17,000
- 805 guest rooms

## 【ホテルメトロポリタン 川崎】Elegant in the afternoon, rich and indulgent at night. The Shine Muscat parfait, with its 2 distinct sides, arrives this fall

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002495.000030117.html
- anchor: #n1706003
- Companies mentioned: 日本ホテル株式会社、ホテルメトロポリタン 川崎、Terrace and Table

Facts:
- September 1 (Tue)–November 30 (Mon), 2026
- Price: 2,500 yen (tax and service charge included)

## 【ホテルメトロポリタン 川崎】Harvest Festival Afternoon Tea: Experience the bounty of autumn with all 5 senses

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002496.000030117.html
- anchor: #n1706002
- Companies mentioned: 日本ホテル株式会社、ホテルメトロポリタン 川崎、Terrace and Table、TEARTH

Facts:
- Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
- Monday, Nov. 30
- 3,900 yen (tax and service charge included)
- Additional charge: 900 yen

## U-NEXT to exclusively livestream the Asian University Basketball League (AUBL) 2026 in Japan! Elite universities from across the region will compete, with extensive coverage of matches featuring 白鷗大学 and 早稲田大学

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002870.000031998.html
- anchor: #n1706001
- Companies mentioned: U-NEXT、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、白鷗大学、早稲田大学、株式会社U-NEXT、株式会社U-NEXT HOLDINGS、GEM Partners、Paravi、TBS、テレビ東京

Facts:
- The AUBL (Asian University Basketball League) 2026 will be held in Hangzhou, China, starting Aug. 2, 2026
- A total of 12 teams will gather from these countries and regions
- Enjoy more than 420,000 movies, dramas, anime titles and more
- More than 1.24 million manga and books are also available to stream

## イオンモール achieves 100% effective renewable energy use at all its domestic locations

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005992.000007505.html
- anchor: #n1706000
- Companies mentioned: イオン、イオンモール

Facts:
- 100% effective renewable energy (hereafter, “renewable energy”)
- The group's overall effective renewable energy ratio is 68%
- On-site solar power systems installed at about 2,000 group locations nationwide
- All 159 イオンモール locations in Japan
- Solar carports installed in flat parking lots (16 locations)
- Power supplied to 92 locations from distributed solar power facilities using underutilized land in local communities

## The first drill-based version of the フォトン算数クラブ method for junior high school entrance exam prep! The Photon Math Club's Exam-Passing Drills is now on sale.

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009254.000002535.html
- anchor: #n1705999
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 Gakken、フォトン算数クラブ

Facts:
- Why not get them in these 2 books?
- List price: 1,650 yen each (tax included)
- Release date: July 2, 2026
- B5 size / 88 pages (build skills with memorization and calculation cards)
- 72 pages (build skills by drawing diagrams)
- Capital: 50 million yen
- Revenue: ¥199.1 billion
- Consolidated subsidiaries: 82

## Applications are now open for the Reiwa 8 fiscal year Minami-Shinshu Official Influencer program

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:59:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187894.html
- anchor: #n1705894
- Companies mentioned: 南信州広域連合

Facts:
- Number of openings: about 5 people
- Applicants must have at least 5,000 followers (subscribers) at the time of application
- Unit price: 2 yen
- The unit price for long-form “horizontal” videos is 4 yen
- Maximum compensation: 100,000 people × unit price

## ロームシアター京都×京都芸術センター U35創造支援プログラム 「KIPPU」2027年度募集

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:58:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000150611.html
- anchor: #n1705895
- Companies mentioned: ロームシアター京都、京都芸術センター、公益財団法人京都市音楽芸術文化振興財団、公益財団法人京都市芸術文化協会

Facts:
- 2 projects to be selected (planned)
- ロームシアター京都が1ステージあたり10枚程度の一般チケットを購入します。

## 東京大学松尾・岩澤研究室、提供するAI講座が累計受講者数150,000人を突破

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:58:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000169166.html
- anchor: #n1705896
- Companies mentioned: 東京大学、松尾・岩澤研究室、経済産業省

Facts:
- A shortage of 3.26 million digital professionals
- 70,000 people took courses in fiscal 2025
- The goal is to have 200,000 students take courses in fiscal 2026
- More than 25,000 students participate from around the world

## Notice regarding grants from the Mizuno Sports Promotion Foundation for fiscal 2026

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:57:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000221.000039144.html
- anchor: #n1705897
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本eスポーツ協会、公益財団法人ミズノスポーツ振興財団、株式会社マウスコンピューター、興和株式会社、TOPPAN株式会社、めぐりズム、ZeroBankX Japan株式会社、メンズビオレ、ミズノ株式会社、一般財団法人上月財団、一般社団法人コンピュータエンターテインメント協会、一般社団法人日本オンラインゲーム協会、一般社団法人日本アミューズメント産業協会、一般社団法人デジタルメディア協会

Facts:
- This is the 4th year the association has received a grant

## 東京大学 松尾・岩澤研究室、AI教育プログラム「GCI World」を世界100ヶ国、約25,000名に展開

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:54:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000169166.html
- anchor: #n1705898
- Companies mentioned: 東京大学 松尾・岩澤研究室、University of the Philippines Diliman、BRAC University、国際協力機構（JICA）

Facts:
- Approximately 25,000 people
- More than 7,000 applications to take the course
- 33 countries worldwide
- 436 universities
- 27,000 people take the course annually
- More than 70,000 students annually
- 200,000 course participants annually
- 150,000 cumulative course attendees
- Training 30,000 AI professionals

## A 4-week relay livestream of the anime “Street Fighter USA” by にじさんじ streamers, exclusively on Nico Nico!

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:54:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005904.000013450.html
- anchor: #n1705899
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カプコン、にじさんじ、東和ピクチャーズ、東宝、Legendary

Facts:
- 7 million units sold worldwide cumulatively
- Exclusive livestreams over 4 weeks
- All 26 episodes of the TV anime “Street Fighter USA”
- Download edition: 7,990 yen (tax included)
- Physical edition: 8,789 yen (tax included)
- Download edition: 4,990 yen (tax included)

## Draw a cool fire engine up close! The 40th Fire Engine Drawing Contest will be held on Sept. 12 (Sat.) and 13 (Sun.)

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:53:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000135.000166516.html
- anchor: #n1705900
- Companies mentioned: 菰野町、菰野町消防本部

Facts:
- 40th
- 2 days
- 9:00 ～ 16:00
- Reiwa 9 (2027)

## Advance tickets for the movie “ストリートファイター／ザ・ムービー” go on sale!

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:51:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005910.000013450.html
- anchor: #n1705901
- Companies mentioned: ストリートファイター、Capcom、東和ピクチャーズ、東宝、Legendary、メアリー・ペアレント、ケイル・ボイター、ジェイソン・モモア、中山貴之、ステファン・マクール、ノア・センティネオ、アンドリュー・小路、カリーナ・リャン、ジョー・“ロマン・レインズ”・アノアイ、デヴィッド・ダストマルチャン、コーディ・ローデス、アンドリュー・シュルツ、ヴィドゥユト・ジャームワール、エリック・アンドレ、オーヴィル・ペック、オリヴィエ・リヒタース、後藤洋央紀、ライナ・バランディンガム、アレクサンダー・ヴォルカノフスキー、カイル・ムーニー、メル・ジャーンソン、カーティス・“50セント”・ジャクソン、高橋広樹、岸祐二、折笠富美子、安元洋貴、沢城みゆき、鶴岡聡、チョー、ヤスミン、Nintendo Switch 2、PlayStation 5、PlayStation 4、Xbox Series X|S、Steam

Facts:
- 59 million units sold worldwide across the series
- Price: General admission, 1,500 yen (tax included)
- ・Download version: 7,990 yen (tax included)
- ・Retail edition: 8,789 yen (tax included)
- Download edition: 4,990 yen (tax included)

## (Joint release) Promoting public-private and industry collaboration to prevent human trafficking involving air travel

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001537.000030684.html
- anchor: #n1705902
- Companies mentioned: 日本航空株式会社、JAL、ANAホールディングス株式会社、ANAHD、日本空港ビルデング株式会社、成田国際空港株式会社、中部国際空港株式会社、国際移住機関、国連IOM、国際航空運送協会

Facts:
- July 27, 2026
- ANAHD to hold its first joint training session on July 28
- Forum held in 2024
- Press release dated July 24, 2024
- Late July to the end of August 2026

## [The 5th, 6th and 7th of every month are “FLO Day”] Summer delights “Bursting!” and “Blossoming!” Limited-edition tarts at a special price on FLO Day in August! 9 days of great deals on treats for yourself and summer gifts

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:49:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000177.000102606.html
- anchor: #n1705903
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フロジャポン、FLO

Facts:
- Appreciation price: 1,290 yen (1,393 yen including tax)
- Appreciation price: 990 yen (1,069 yen including tax)
- FLO Day price: 390 yen (421 yen including tax)
- 1 set, base price 490 yen (529 yen including tax)
- Each, 1 piece, base price 120 yen (129 yen including tax)
- 1 set, base price 390 yen (421 yen including tax)
- 1 set, base price 740 yen (799 yen including tax)

## Nyck de Vries conquers changing track conditions to win Round 15 of the 2026 TDK Tokyo E-Prix

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:48:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000152544.html
- anchor: #n1705904
- Companies mentioned: マヒンドラ フォーミュラEチーム、シトロエンレーシング フォーミュラEチーム、アンドレッティ、ポルシェ フォーミュラEチーム、ジャガーTCSレーシング、ニッサン フォーミュラEチーム、ステランティス・モータースポーツ、ポルシェ、フォーミュラE、ローラ・カーズ、ABB FIAフォーミュラE世界選手権

Facts:
- Moved into the lead after starting in 5th place
- His 2nd win of the 2025/26 season
- 2 points behind championship leader Dennis
- Just 5 points separate the top 3 in the standings

## Experience the world of 鬼武者 at CAPCOMIX this summer! To celebrate the release of “鬼武者 Way of the Sword,” a limited-time collaboration event is coming to CAPCOMIX!

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:48:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005918.000013450.html
- anchor: #n1705905
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カプコン、CAPCOMIX、鬼武者、鬼武者2、鬼武者VR SHADOW TEAM、カプコンアミューズメントアプリ、Crazy BANeT with CAPCOM ALL STARS、クレイジーバネット

Facts:
- Scheduled for release on September 4, 2026 (Friday)
- From Aug. 1 (Sat.) to Sept. 6 (Sun.)
- お１人様1回限り500円
- In-store purchases totaling at least 3,000 yen including tax
- 300-yen discount ticket
- Aug. 1 (Sat.) to Aug. 31 (Mon.), 2026
- From Sept. 1 (Tue.) onward
- Sept. 1 (Tue.) to Sept. 30 (Wed.), 2026

## BLDB launches the “DM121,” which teaches users about aircraft engine internal structures through assembly

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:47:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000183978.html
- anchor: #n1705906
- Companies mentioned: BLDB

Facts:
- More than 300 metal parts
- Regular price: 77,406 yen (tax included)
- Sale price: 59,543 yen (tax included)
- 47,634 yen (tax included)
- Estimated assembly time: 2 hours or more
- Continuous operating time on a full charge: approximately 30 minutes
- Assembled dimensions: approximately 312 × 167 × 188mm
- Weight: approximately 2.8 kg

## Launch of the industry-standard GNSS receiver for time synchronization, “Model: RCB-100”

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:46:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000138.000089783.html
- anchor: #n1705907
- Companies mentioned: 古野電気株式会社、FURUNO MIRAI PULSE

Facts:
- Scheduled launch: November 2026
- 資本金：7,534 百万円
- Employees (consolidated): 3,411
- 売上高（連結）：140,616 百万円

## [FLO] The second half of the summer fair “FLO VACANCES 2026” is here! Enjoy an exceptionally delicious summer with “Souvenir Vacances” and the evening “Night Market”!

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:46:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000176.000102606.html
- anchor: #n1705908
- Companies mentioned: FLO＜フロプレステージュ＞、株式会社フロジャポン

Facts:
- 20 cm whole cake, base price 1,380 yen (1,490 yen including tax)
- 1 cut piece, base price 390 yen (421 yen including tax)
- 20 cm whole cake, base price 1490 yen (1,609 yen including tax)
- 100 g, base price 340 yen (367 yen including tax)
- 100 g, base price 320 yen (345 yen including tax)

## [Summer limited-time offer] “I want a special experience that’s different from the usual this summer!” “I want to avoid the crowds and get moving with just my family and friends!” If that sounds like you, we highly recommend trying the much-talked-about “pickleball” 🌟

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:46:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000186231.html
- anchor: #n1705909
- Companies mentioned: EFFECT-K、彩都里、蔵々、TEENAGE BREWING

Facts:
- Group size: 4 to 8 people is ideal
- (Maximum 10 people)
- Court fee (including coach): 22000 yen
- Weekday lodging: 28000 yen for 4 guests or more
- 1名様追加ごとに＋5000円
- Friday, Saturday and holiday-eve lodging: 32000 yen for 4 guests or more
- 1名様追加ごとに＋6000円
- 料金：1名様 3000円

## New Uji matcha and hojicha “Easy Latte MIX” from premium matcha brand ＳＨＯＧＵＮ!

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:45:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000003937.html
- anchor: #n1705910
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トレイン、ＳＨＯＧＵＮ、千茶荘

Facts:
- Uji matcha latte made with milk, 1,700 yen (1,836 yen including tax)
- Hojicha latte made with milk, 1,500 yen (1,620 yen including tax)
- Showa 14 (1939)

## chocoZAP surpasses 2,000 locations: From rice fields and highway service and parking areas to airports and even places where regular members can’t enter?! A roundup of unusual locations, revealed in infographics

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000121693.html
- anchor: #n1705821
- Companies mentioned: RIZAPグループ株式会社、RIZAP株式会社、中日本高速道路株式会社、中日本エクシス株式会社、公立学校共済組合長野支部、湘南アイパーク、クボタ グローバル技術研究所、札幌トヨタ自動車株式会社、損保ジャパン本社ビル店、SOMPOホールディングス

Facts:
- Surpassed 2,000 locations in Japan on July 17, 2026
- Monthly fee: 3,278 yen (tax included)
- The assumed site-selection criterion was a population density of at least 5,000 people per square kilometer
- 1平方キロメートル当たり、50人を下回る都市（養父市）にも出店

## Victor’s fully wireless earbuds “HA-NP1T-KB” selected as official merchandise of 鹿島アントラーズ

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:37:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000637.000045133.html
- anchor: #n1705822
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JVCケンウッド、鹿島アントラーズ、株式会社鹿島アントラーズFC

Facts:
- Professional football club 鹿島アントラーズ, boasting a domestic-best 21 titles
- Enjoy up to 24 hours※1 of extended playback

## Amazonビジネス products now available through “WELBOX” and “スマカフェ”!

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:37:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000076.000016610.html
- anchor: #n1705823
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イーウェル、Amazonビジネス

Facts:
- Approximately 500,000 more products available
- About 3 times the previous level
- Capital: ¥499,992,500
- Number of employees: 1,096

## “Achieved 1,425% of the total amount pledged on Makuake”; now available to support even heavy backpacks. The BEETLE HARD fixed-screw shoulder suspension system, with a 40kg load capacity, goes on general sale at 楽天市場

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:36:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000114048.html
- anchor: #n1705824
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FlukeForest、Makuake、楽天市場、ForestCart

Facts:
- Achieved 1,425% of the total amount pledged
- Load capacity: 40kg

## “Bring flowers into your home and live with color.” Nordic flower vase fair to be held at 3 日比谷花壇 stores in Tokyo

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:35:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000137978.html
- anchor: #n1705825
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NOMAD、日比谷花壇、ビヨン・ヴィンブラッド、ケーラー、ホルムガード、ハナタバ、ローゼンダール・デザイングループ、ムーベ、スティルレーベン、フォーム & リファイン、ハムダキン、ラーウィー、ジョージ・ジェンセン・ダマスク、ルイジアナ近代美術館ポスター、ウユニライティング、ブリタ スウェーデン

Facts:
- 3 stores in Tokyo
- Starting July 10, 2026
- Celebrated its 200th founding anniversary in 2025
- Founded in 1872
- Approximately 190 locations nationwide

## [Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] Original hands-on reward experience in collaboration with JR東日本, “Koriyama Stationmaster Debut & Rolling Stock Maintenance Experience Tour,” makes its first appearance in 郡山市 hometown tax donations! [Koriyama City Hall, Fukushima Prefecture]

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:32:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000157.000117635.html
- anchor: #n1705826
- Companies mentioned: JR東日本、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、郡山市

Facts:
- Donation amount: 170,000 yen
- Limited to 1 person

## A survey of エンバイト users on “side jobs (multiple jobs) and working a second job.” 26% have a side job. The largest share is among people in their 40s, with 1 in 3 fitting this category. The most popular types of work people want to do as a side job are “light work” and “office work.” “Food service staff” also ranks highly among people in their 20s.

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:31:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001243.000000725.html
- anchor: #n1705827
- Companies mentioned: エン株式会社、エンバイト

Facts:
- 26% have a side job
- The figure is highest among people in their 40s, at 33%, or about 1 in 3
- Among those who do not currently have a side job, 42% are interested in one
- The most common reason is “to supplement living expenses” (63%)
- 10代のみ「趣味や自己実現のため」（38％）が最多
- Among the top choices was “light work and warehouse work” (49%)
- “Office work” (42%)
- 10代は「飲食スタッフ」（69％）
- Among people aged 50 and over, “light work and warehouse work” (60%)
- The most common response was “my income increased, giving me more financial leeway” (74%)
- The most common response was “it is physically demanding” (56%)
- Only among people in their 30s, the most common response was “paperwork such as filing tax returns is a hassle” (57%)

## For summer evening drinks! “素材市場 匠のえび(うま辛えび唐揚げ味ピーナッツ入り),” a premium seafood snack that adds a touch of indulgence to drinking occasions, available for a limited time

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:30:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000735.000021119.html
- anchor: #n1705828
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社おやつカンパニー、根元 八幡屋礒五郎

Facts:
- Contents: 45g
- Suggested retail price: around ¥152, including tax
- Monday, July 27, 2026

## [Get advance information on new products and exclusive campaigns] Official app launched for the “VALX "FUN" Community”

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:30:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000655.000024045.html
- anchor: #n1705829
- Companies mentioned: VALX株式会社、VALX

Facts:
- VALX whey protein, 420g
- 780,000 channel subscribers
- A total of 1.56 million followers across social media
- Capital: 90 million yen

## eSIM Tech Partner “LibeSIM” featured in European company SymbIoT’s “SGP.32 Ecosystem Tracker”

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000084723.html
- anchor: #n1705793
- Companies mentioned: LibeSIM、SymbIoT、コモン・クリエーション株式会社、GSMA

Facts:
- It has rapidly attracted attention both in Japan and overseas since the start of 2026
- Since the official launch of eSIM Tech Partner “LibeSIM” in March 2026
- Since July 22, 2026, we have also begun offering eUICC compatible with both the SGP.22 and SGP.32 standards (LibeSIM eUICC)
- Employees: 12 (as of July 2026)

## AXer adds automatic generation of article-linked thumbnail images, connecting the creation of design instructions to image output

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000035950.html
- anchor: #n1705792
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイトリガー、AXer

Facts:
- Available starting July 2026
- 画像1枚あたりの生成コストは数十円台です

## Great for outdoor activities this summer! Garmin Connect app’s new map data service, “Garmin Trails,” launches July 24 (Friday)

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000135223.html
- anchor: #n1705791
- Companies mentioned: ガーミンジャパン株式会社、Garmin

Facts:
- Includes more than 1,000 routes across Japan

## Signs disaster-response agreement with Shirakawa City, Fukushima Prefecture

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000215.000033609.html
- anchor: #n1705790
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リミックスポイント、CATL、TMEIC

Facts:
- 32 grid-scale battery storage facilities for high-voltage power systems
- More than 20 locations
- 9 locations
- 2nd location
- Approximately 17 kWh
- Approximately 5.6kWh
- Rated capacity of approximately 8 MWh
- 8,146 kWh
- 470 households
- 1,998kW

## Daily moisturizing and wipe-off care 1–2 times a week in 1 product. A new-generation 2WAY serum that “loosens and lifts” pore impurities launches

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000434.000036592.html
- anchor: #n1705789
- Companies mentioned: 新日本製薬 株式会社、パーフェクトワンフォーカス、Amazon、楽天、Qoo10

Facts:
- Launches Tuesday, September 1, 2026
- Advance sales begin Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the 新日本製薬 official online shop and various marketplaces (Amazon, 楽天, Qoo10)
- 30ml / 2,970 yen, tax included
- Contains 62 moisturizing ingredients
- 8 carefully selected vitamins

## Great for summer vacation projects! Parent-child workshop at シェフドボーテ京都 offers a hands-on experience of “how beauty is created”

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000605.000028974.html
- anchor: #n1705788
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社桃谷順天館、CHEF de BEAUTÉ、シェフドボーテ京都

Facts:
- 141 years since founding
- 2026年8月4日（火）・8月5日（水）
- Experience fee: 4,400 yen (tax included)
- Experience duration: approximately 60 minutes

## “Esther Bunny” smartphone accessories from caseplay arrive in a lineup of 10 designs for more than 160 device models! The range includes 16 items, such as smartphone cases, earbud cases, and phone rings

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000830.000058495.html
- anchor: #n1705787
- Companies mentioned: caseplay、株式会社FOX、Esther Kim、ミマキエンジニアリング、UL、iPhone、Galaxy、Pixel、Xperia、Xiaomi、AQUOS、Motorola、OPPO、HUAWEI、ZTE、arrows、SHARP

Facts:
- 10 pop and girly designs
- More than 160 models, including iPhone/Xperia/Pixel/Galaxy
- 16 items, including earbud cases and phone rings
- Slim Protection Premium Case / Premium Square Case: from 5,980 yen (tax included)
- Slim Protection Case: 4,980 yen (tax included)
- ・Speaker + panel ¥15,800 (tax included)
- ・Art panel ¥4,480 (tax included)
- Price: 2,980 yen (tax included)
- Price: 3,480 yen (tax included)
- Price: 2,780 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥3,980 (tax included)

## Get a 50-yen-off coupon for fried foods and prepared dishes when you buy any Famichiki! Cumulative coupon issuance has topped approximately 10 million! The “Fried Foods and Prepared Dishes Super Value Festival” is underway to popular acclaim; popular hot snack rankings revealed

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002431.000046210.html
- anchor: #n1705786
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファミリーマート、ファミリーマート

Facts:
- Coupon issuance reached approximately 110% of the level for comparable promotions
- The correct answer rate for the first question was 95.4%
- Just 9.9% got every question right

## AlphaDrive launches the “Administrative AX Study Group Instructor Dispatch Program” for local governments nationwide. An instructor formerly with the Aichi Prefectural Government will work with 5 organizations nationwide at no cost, helping motivated public employees turn their learning into the implementation of “Administrative AX”

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:25:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000348.000033909.html
- anchor: #n1705794
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルファドライブ、AlphaDrive、AX for Revenue、アルファドライブ地域経済研究所、AX for Revenue Institute

Facts:
- Recruiting 5 organizations nationwide for an initial trial
- Applications close at 17:00 on Friday, August 14, 2026
- Applicants will be notified of the selection results in succession by Friday, August 21
- Expected number of participants: 10 or more

## コカ・コーラ ボトラーズジャパン to hold an online factory tour with no reservation required! “Learn as a family! Summer School” — A job guide to working at “コカ・コーラ,” exploring the work alongside employees

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:25:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000337.000053655.html
- anchor: #n1705795
- Companies mentioned: コカ・コーラ ボトラーズジャパン、コカ・コーラ

Facts:
- More than 3,600 people have participated in total
- A video of approximately 15 minutes will be released for 3 consecutive weeks
- 20 winners will receive 1 case of Coca-Cola products in a lottery
- 80 people will receive original merchandise
- It has visitor facilities at 6 factories: “蔵王工場” (Miyagi Prefecture), “多摩工場” (Tokyo), “京都工場” (Kyoto Prefecture), “東海工場” (Aichi Prefecture), “えびの工場” (Miyazaki Prefecture), and “広島工場” (Hiroshima Prefecture)

## Launch of “InfraAcademy Corporate Plan,” an e-learning program for corporate infrastructure training

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:21:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187845.html
- anchor: #n1705796
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社InfraAcademy、AWS

Facts:
- ¥30,800 per month (excluding tax)
- Minimum contract: 5 IDs
- Minimum contract period: 1 month

## Beat the heat! For all adults who want to enjoy the 100-year life era. The “adult cultural festival” bjbCOLLECTION Fukuoka 2026 to be held for the first time

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000018471.html
- anchor: #n1705799
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エンファム、KBC九州朝日放送

Facts:
- 2 days
- 2026
- 70 times

## World-first confirmation of the skin moisturizing and barrier-function effects of weakly acidic soft water

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006805.000003442.html
- anchor: #n1705798
- Companies mentioned: パナソニック、パナソニック HVAC & CC株式会社、神戸大学

Facts:
- 27 research participants

## [Includes 22 Major Arcana cards!] Tarot readings you can start today! “エスターバニー Tarot” debuts, packed with lavish newly drawn illustrations

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008705.000001719.html
- anchor: #n1705797
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社講談社、エスターバニー

Facts:
- All 8 fortune-telling methods
- List price: 1,870 yen (tax included)

## [For educators] Co-hosting a practical workshop on “How to use generative AI starting today”

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:19:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000161501.html
- anchor: #n1705800
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人教育AI活用協会、公益社団法人東京青年会議所、NPO法人みんなのコード、コクヨ、東京都教育委員会、東京都中央区教育委員会、東京都北区教育委員会、東京都目黒区教育委員会、東京都杉並区教育委員会、東京都足立区教育委員会

Facts:
- Thursday, July 30, 2026
- Monday, August 3, 2026
- 13:00～15:00
- Aug. 7, 2026

## [Ehime, Matsuyama] P・SPO to open its 2nd location in the Mitsuhama area, scheduled for October

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:18:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000529.000004256.html
- anchor: #n1705801
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三福ホールディングス、P・SPO

Facts:
- Scheduled to open in October 2026

## [晴山（せいざん）ゴルフ場] A special day enjoying the great outdoors with children and dogs: “Parent-Child Lawn Enjoyment Day”

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:17:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003884.000024668.html
- anchor: #n1705802
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド、晴山ゴルフ場

Facts:
- August 23, 2026
- Reservations accepted for up to 50 children
- 18 holes
- Par 70
- Course length: 5,365 yards

## Accelerating the realization of carbon neutrality by using renewable energy

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:17:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000073716.html
- anchor: #n1705803
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社椿本チエイン、オリックス株式会社、株式会社東芝、つばきグループ

Facts:
- 42% reduction by fiscal 2030 compared with fiscal 2021
- Approximately 15 GWh combined for both companies
- Contributing to an annual reduction of approximately 7,000 tons of CO2
- Approximately 58% of electricity use converted to renewable energy

## [飛騨高山・高山市, Gifu Prefecture] Experience summer in 奥飛騨 (Information on summer 2026 events)

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:13:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000385.000124925.html
- anchor: #n1705679
- Companies mentioned: 高山市、一般社団法人奥飛騨温泉郷観光協会

Facts:
- Reiwa 8, Aug. 4 (Tue.)
- Aug. 20 (Thu.)
- 20:00– (local performing arts performances from around 20:30)
- Reiwa 8, July 22 (Wed.)
- Aug. 24 (Mon.)
- Weekdays 13:00–20:00
- Weekends and holidays 11:00–17:00
- Adults ¥260
- High school students and younger ¥50
- 0578-89-2145
- 0578-89-2614

## Gifu Sauna Trip, third installment! “Grape picking × private sauna” returns this year: A summer-only restorative day trip visiting Yamagata City and 体験農園みとか, available from Aug. 1

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:12:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000161360.html
- anchor: #n1705680
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社エイ・エス・ピー設備、ASP SAUNA、体験農園みとか

Facts:
- Running from Aug. 1 (Sat.) to Sept. 23 (Wed.), 2026
- Limited-time plan including a private sauna booking (90 or 120 minutes)
- Regular price ¥14,800 (tax included)
- → ¥12,000 (tax included, for 2 people)
- (¥6,000 per person)
- Regular price ¥17,200 (tax included)
- → ¥15,000 (tax included, for 2 people)
- (¥7,500 per person)

## Make work an irresistible rabbit hole you can’t escape. Book “チー沼式 チームづくり革命” goes on sale, with nationwide corporate training based on the book

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:10:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000067309.html
- anchor: #n1705681
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クオリティ・オブ・ライフ、チームづくりラボ出版

Facts:
- 23 practical methods for team building
- Turnover rate above 20%
- Approximately 50 employees
- Approximately 5 years

## To mark July 24 “Self-Medication Day,” wellness event “Orthomol presents ‘TUNE YOURSELF’” to be held at Southern Beach Chigasaki in Shonan

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000134491.html
- anchor: #n1705689
- Companies mentioned: MST株式会社、Orthomol、TuningYoga®

Facts:
- Period: July 23 (Thu.), 2026, 18:00
- July 31 (Fri.), 23:59

## 株式会社サン・フレッシュグループホールディングス to distribute original recipe cards free of charge in stores; recipe development and photography by 株式会社エミッシュ

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000173224.html
- anchor: #n1705688
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サン・フレッシュグループホールディングス、株式会社エミッシュ、髙島屋、大丸松坂屋百貨店、そごう・西武、伊勢丹、遠鉄百貨店、近鉄百貨店、阪急阪神百貨店

Facts:
- Available at all 33 stores
- Operates about 40 stores nationwide, including in the basements of major department stores

## Easily create paper bookmarks ideal for promotional giveaways online! Online printer グラフィック adds paper bookmarks to “スマプリ®デザイン”.

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000124.000134543.html
- anchor: #n1705687
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グラフィックネットプリント、オリコン、GMO

Facts:
- From a minimum of 100 sheets
- Up to 100,000 sheets
- Turnaround as short as 3 days
- 1枚あたり 2.1円～
- 5万1,000枚以上
- An additional 2 days are required for production

## [Event report] “How to build an organization where talented young employees stay and become immediately productive” — seminar co-hosted by 株式会社Kimete and 株式会社 Full Bet Management

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000204.000051315.html
- anchor: #n1705686
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Kimete、株式会社 Full Bet Management、株式会社武蔵野、MUSASHINO GROUP

Facts:
- Executives have only about 2 hours to engage with the front line in meetings and other settings
- 166 hours outside their view (shadow time)

## Korean golf gear brand TECH SKIN launches full-scale expansion in Japan.

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000221.000024046.html
- anchor: #n1705685
- Companies mentioned: TECH SKIN、株式会社キューブ、XNELLS KOREA、太平洋クラブ、Double Eagle、GOSSIP GOLF

Facts:
- Worldwide cumulative sales have exceeded 1.8 million units
- Continued to earn support for 15 consecutive years since the brand’s founding

## [August] Head to summer festivals and fireworks displays from Choso, Chiba, to Kamisu, Ibaraki. おふろcafé かりんの湯 offers half-price admission for guests wearing yukata or jinbei

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000252.000020935.html
- anchor: #n1705684
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ザファーム、おふろcafé かりんの湯、農園リゾートTHE FARM

Facts:
- Admission is half price
- Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.)
- Sunday, August 2, 2026
- Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- Thursday, August 6, 2026

## A story that had to be shared, even through a sore throat — report on もろいくや’s first ワクセル collaboration, “Reading Aloud Gathering”

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000272.000052391.html
- anchor: #n1705683
- Companies mentioned: ワクセル、演技塾スタジオボーロ、阪急阪神ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社サイバーエージェント、朝日放送グループホールディングス株式会社、株式会社テレビ東京ホールディングス

Facts:
- The price was also changed from the original ¥3,000 to ¥2,000
- The booking count, initially 21
- 16 customers attended

## [DRESSY CAFE OSAKA] August’s display dress will feature wedding dresses by ISAMU MORITA BRIDE for a limited time.

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001137.000021126.html
- anchor: #n1705682
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プラコレ、ISAMU MORITA BRIDE、DRESSY CAFE OSAKA、PLACOLE & DRESSY、ViKet Town、DRESSY ROOM、DRESSYCAFE KAMAKURA、DRESSYCAFE NAGOYA、美花嫁図鑑 farny、DRESSY ONLINE

Facts:
- The social media account “PLACOLE ＆ DRESSY” has more than 2.56 million followers
- Monthly total page views exceed 2.6 million!
- Has surpassed 210,000 downloads in total

## [Selected by MEXT for 2 consecutive years] Selected for EDU-Portニッポン, a project to expand Japanese-style physical fitness tests overseas | Pestalozzi Technology

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:08:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000179.000061008.html
- anchor: #n1705690
- Companies mentioned: Pestalozzi Technology株式会社、文部科学省、EDU-Portニッポン、IPEC2026

Facts:
- Approximately 5,200 schools in Japan
- 1.8 million children and students
- More than 100 education professionals
- Approximately 50 students and teachers

## Official program sharing news about the “Puyo Puyo” series, “ぷよぷよ ぷよっとじかん #10,” to stream from 19:30 on Wednesday, July 29!

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:04:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007536.000005397.html
- anchor: #n1705691
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セガ、JESU

Facts:
- Has exceeded a total of 30 million downloads
- Reached 1 million downloads in 10 days

## 京進 (TSE Standard) announces its medium- to long-term management policy: A leap toward becoming a company that “supports people throughout their lives,” with learning at its core

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:03:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000154.000062186.html
- anchor: #n1705692
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社京進、京進グループ

Facts:
- Consolidated sales target: ¥40 billion
- Consolidated operating profit margin target: 10%
- Target payout ratio: 30%
- Annual dividend floor: “¥5”
- Employees: 2,195
- Number of service locations: 490

## Now offering 5 notable stocks, including “キオクシア” and “スペースX”

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:02:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000238.000001244.html
- anchor: #n1705693
- Companies mentioned: キオクシア、スペースX、フジクラ、レーザーテック、古河電気工業、DMM.com証券、ウルトラ投資アプリ TOSSY

Facts:
- The much-talked-about キオクシア can now be traded with 5x leverage, starting from 10 shares.
- 例えば、キオクシアの1株あたりの価格が60,000円の場合であれば、10株(60万円相当)が、12万円の証拠金からお取引いただけます。
- Capital: 9.8 billion yen

## Uber Taxi becomes available in Osaka at the same fares as street-hail taxis

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:01:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000130465.html
- anchor: #n1705694
- Companies mentioned: Uber Japan株式会社、Uber Taxi

Facts:
- Pickup fee: ¥0
- Available for a limited time from July 27, 2026 (Monday) to September 7 (Monday)
- About a 60% increase year on year
- Average pickup time is also about 2 minutes

## 【Collaboration room with 南紀白浜マリオットホテル】A room packed with animals and fun, complete with exciting missions—“A Room You’ll Love Getting Lost In”—“Smiles and Animals Room Stay” available for a limited time!

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:01:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001165.000040302.html
- anchor: #n1705695
- Companies mentioned: アドベンチャーワールド、南紀白浜マリオットホテル、マリオットブランド

Facts:
- About １２０ species living in the park
- About １２０ species and １，６００ animals
- Adult: １ person, from ¥２８，５００
- Elementary school student: １ person, from ¥２２，４６０
- 42㎡ twin room with Japanese-Western decor and ocean views

## 【そごう千葉店】Stay comfortable even in the scorching heat with an aquarium experience at a cool department store

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:00:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002456.000031382.html
- anchor: #n1705696
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社そごう・西武、そごう千葉店

Facts:
- Adults (junior high school students and older): 900 yen
- Children (elementary school age and younger): ¥700
- Participation fee: ¥1,430
- 1回400円
- 3 times for ¥1,000

## Free release of “A Practical Guide to Corporate Renewable Electricity Procurement,” supporting companies in advancing decarbonization and electricity procurement as a unified effort

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:00:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000143261.html
- anchor: #n1705697
- Companies mentioned: Carbon EX株式会社、株式会社exroad、日本卸電力取引所（JEPX）、SBTi、SSBJ、アスエネ株式会社、SBIホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- Capital: ¥400 million (including capital reserves)

## Featuring more than ¥500 million in total value and 200 items! A celebration of gold is coming to 大丸下関店

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:00:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003819.000025003.html
- anchor: #n1705698
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 大丸松坂屋百貨店、大丸下関店、手塚治虫

Facts:
- Large size, 50g (51×87mm): ¥3,000,000 including tax
- Small size, 20g (31×54mm): ¥1,200,000 including tax
- Peacock-shaped small plaque: ¥1,100,000 including tax (20g, 90×52㎜)
- Solid gold inkstone box (made by 平澤正英), K24 approx. 3,33g, K18 approx. 429g, width approx. 260×depth 230×height 85mm: ¥338,250,000 including tax

## 【そごう千葉店】The 2026 new-version “Miffy zakka festa” comes to Chiba Prefecture for the first time

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:00:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002453.000031382.html
- anchor: #n1705699
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社そごう・西武、そごう千葉店

Facts:
- More than 1,000 Miffy goods will be on offer
- About 5０ items
- Summer festival-style mascot: limited to １ per customer (1 item), ¥2,750
- Apple-apron mascot: limited to 2 per customer (1 item), ¥2,420
- ■Limited to August 11 (Tuesday, holiday): 400 pieces, “I tried goldfish scooping”
- ■Limited to August 15 (Saturday): 400 pieces, “I bought apples—what shall I make? So exciting!”
- “Original wrapping paper (A4 size, 4 sheets)”
- A gift of “Original wrapping paper (A4 size, 4 sheets)”
- For the first 100 customers each day
- A large design-wall photo spot about 4ｍ wide

## 【objcts.io】First collaboration with SOPHNET. Launching a wearable iPhone case featuring the Scorpion logo, where minimalism meets edge.

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:00:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000039762.html
- anchor: #n1705700
- Companies mentioned: objcts.io、SOPHNET.、Apple Inc.、アイホン株式会社、土屋鞄製造所、株式会社ハリズリー

Facts:
- Price: ¥37,400 (tax included)
- Price: ¥12,100 (tax included)
- Price: ¥25,300 (tax included)
- Micro bag thickness: 4.0cm
- Strap length: 43–85cm (minimum: 43cm
- Weight: approx. 123g

## 【TimeTicket】TimeTicket and ゆるキャラグランプリ実行委員会 support the development of “Yuru Chara livestreamers”

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:00:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000059760.html
- anchor: #n1705701
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タイムチケット、タイムチケットプロダクション、ゆるキャラグランプリ実行委員会、GMOアリーナさいたま

Facts:
- Yuru Chara Grand Prix marks its 15th anniversary this year
- Also for “Yuru Verse 2026,” which marks its 15th anniversary

## 【New Store Opening】Local favorite ice cream shop「雪文」opens at AMAZING SPOT MOJIKO (Mojiko)

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000081042.html
- anchor: #n1705810
- Companies mentioned: クラウン製パン株式会社、雪文

Facts:
- New AMAZING SPOT MOJIKO store to open in Mojiko, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, on Friday, July 24, 2026
- Business hours: Summer, 11:00–21:00 / Winter, 11:00–20:00

## Airdog air purifier unveils “Airdog House,” a new kind of home centered on “air,” at the Remodeling Industry Fair

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187884.html
- anchor: #n1705809
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エスエーエス、株式会社エアドッグジャパン、株式会社マスターズ、株式会社アイムホーム、株式会社サンプロ

Facts:
- Release is planned for sometime in 2027
- Installed at more than 15,000 medical and specialist facilities nationwide

## 【KOWRO】Opens some features of the professional-grade “DMM GAME翻訳” to the public and holds its first AI translation competition, open to people with no translation experience

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000184101.html
- anchor: #n1705808
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KOWRO、DMM GAME翻訳、Mythos級LLM、Fable 5、GPT-5.6 Sol、Amazon

Facts:
- 1st place: Amazon gift card worth ¥100,000
- 2nd place: Amazon gift card worth ¥30,000
- 3rd place: Amazon gift card worth ¥20,000
- Those who pass the first screening (top 10): Amazon gift card worth ¥5,000
- During the competition, the free AI translation allowance will be increased to a maximum of 10,000 characters.
- Length: approx. 500 words (including dialogue and lines)

## World No.1＊ AI smart-glasses brand “INMO” holds product launch event

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000185885.html
- anchor: #n1705807
- Companies mentioned: イノモ日本株式会社、SICHUAN YINGMU TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.、ヨドバシ.com、Amazon、ヨドバシカメラ、ビックカメラ、JUN GINZA、Frost & Sullivan

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: ¥99,800 (tax included)
- Cumulative shipments have surpassed 100,000 units
- Currently available at brick-and-mortar stores in more than 20 countries worldwide

## Fable England to launch “Zodiac Collection,” a new line inspired by the constellations, on July 22

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000183500.html
- anchor: #n1705806
- Companies mentioned: Fable England、Supamax Limited

Facts:
- All 12 zodiac signs
- Spinner pendant measures 16mm
- 56cm belcher chain

## From Japan to the next global IP through XR. “Made in Japan XR Project” launches to support student and young creators in bringing their games to a global audience

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000166294.html
- anchor: #n1705805
- Companies mentioned: G-SMASH 株式会社、Meta、PICO

Facts:
- 1チームあたり総額50万円相当の開発支援を提供します
- A final selection of 8 teams is planned from among those advancing past the hackathon
- Completed works are scheduled to be released globally in stages through Meta Horizon Store, PICO Store and other platforms, starting around January to February 2027

## JCDA CHEER DANCE COMPETITION in Summer

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000177764.html
- anchor: #n1705804
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本チアダンス協会、一般社団法人日本スポーツチア＆ダンス連盟、チャコット株式会社、晃和株式会社、株式会社ドーム アンダーアーマー、株式会社 明治、スケーター株式会社、株式会社不二家、株式会社PR TIMES

Facts:
- Total number of competing teams: 244

## 株式会社137 launches “Kotokoto Roll Call” at 神山まるごと高専

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000133331.html
- anchor: #n1705778
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社137、神山まるごと高専

Facts:
- Students gathered from across the country

## “First, sell something for ¥100.” A program where middle, high school and university students in Niigata experience entrepreneurship over six months—“MY NAME LABO” opens August 16, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000078590.html
- anchor: #n1705777
- Companies mentioned: Inquiry合同会社、一般社団法人Wander with Wonder、NIIGATAマイプロジェクト☆LABO

Facts:
- About 5 groups and 10 people
- More than 30 partner schools in total
- Expanded to a total of 10 regions
- 62 projects
- More than 300 participants in total

## Airdog air purifier unveils “Airdog House,” a new kind of home centered on “air,” at the Remodeling Industry Fair

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000167924.html
- anchor: #n1705776
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エアドッグジャパン、株式会社エスエーエス、株式会社マスターズ、株式会社アイムホーム、株式会社サンプロ

Facts:
- It will be unveiled for the first time at a symposium at the Reform Industry Fair, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
- Release is planned for sometime in 2027.
- Installed at more than 15,000 medical facilities and specialist institutions nationwide.

## Addressing labor shortages and reskilling needs: 日本能率協会マネジメントセンター and 青山学院大学 jointly develop a business education program for working adults

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000052677.html
- anchor: #n1705775
- Companies mentioned: 青山学院大学、日本能率協会マネジメントセンター、European Foundation for Manage ment Development

Facts:
- It has sent more than 3,000 MBA holders out into the world
- There are approximately 120 courses
- Achieved 5-year accreditation

## Broadcast operations monitoring AI “VMO-AIPlus” adopted by テレビせとうち and TVQ九州放送; AI automatically monitors television broadcast operations

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000129811.html
- anchor: #n1705774
- Companies mentioned: テレビ北海道、テレビせとうち、TVQ九州放送、VMO-AIPlus

Facts:
- Full-scale operations will begin on August 1
- 11月18日（水）～20日（金）

## “LIRIS CLM” releases new feature to transform communication around contract reviews

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000044110.html
- anchor: #n1705773
- Companies mentioned: LIRIS株式会社、LIRIS CLM

## AI camera “IoTube®︎,” which supports railways’ “safety, security and comfort,” featured on TBSラジオ’s “Outstanding Work”

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000069371.html
- anchor: #n1705772
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MOYAI、TBSラジオ、BRUTUS

Facts:
- It will air on TBSラジオ from 16:50 on Monday, July 27, 2026
- Monday, July 27, 2026, 16:50–17:00
- Established: November 2018

## [First-ever] Yamato City Fireworks Festival: A new local summer event bringing together residents across generations

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000076387.html
- anchor: #n1705771
- Companies mentioned: BodyDesignGYM、3rd FITT

Facts:
- Approximately 4,000 fireworks will be launched
- Sales period: 2026/6/15
- Sales period: 2026/6/15–9/25

## A collaboration between “シュタインズ・ゲート” and HINEMOS, sake that accompanies the passage of time, is here!

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000044394.html
- anchor: #n1705770
- Companies mentioned: HINEMOS、シュタインズ・ゲート、株式会社RiceWine、株式会社Nexus、酒繋プロジェクト

Facts:
- ご予約は7/28（火）13：00より開始
- Products are scheduled to ship sequentially starting in early October
- 2026年7月28日（火）の13:00から予約販売を開始いたします
- シュタインズ・ゲート -Divergence Brew- 1.048596
- シュタインズ・ゲート -Divergence Brew- 0.571046
- シュタインズ・ゲート -Divergence Brew- 1.130205
- シュタインズ・ゲート -Divergence Brew- 0.337187
- Alcohol content: 13%
- Alcohol content: 8%
- Alcohol content: 6%
- Alcohol content: 10%
- Volume: 500ml