# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-28 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 5 of 13

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 1060 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 144 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Generative AI use among small and midsize businesses surges from 55% to 96% in 2 years

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:41:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000108242.html
- anchor: #n1719076
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オプティアス、ChatGPT、Gemini、Claude、Microsoft Copilot

## [Tour Report] TRUE TEMPER shafts dominate tours at home and abroad, with SteelFiber, PROJECT X and Dynamic Gold winning in the same week

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:40:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000182292.html
- anchor: #n1719077
- Companies mentioned: トゥルーテンパースポーツインクジャパン、JLPGA、Dynamic Gold、PROJECT X、SteelFiber

Facts:
- He claimed his first tour victory just 24 days after turning pro
- ・Irons: 66.0% (1st place)
- ・Wedges: 75.1% (1st place)
- ・Utilities: 37.2% (1st place)
- ・Woods: 20.0% (3rd place)
- ・Irons: 63.5% (1st place)
- ・Wedges: 76.0% (1st place)
- ・Utilities: 34.4% (1st place)
- ・Woods: 16.4% (3rd place)

## Make memories during the second half of summer vacation at SPA-HERBS! A packed lineup of exciting August events for adults and children alike — including a traditional festival, a refreshing cold-water bath, workshops and a raffle

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000200.000081054.html
- anchor: #n1719079
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BESTHERBS、株式会社BEST HERBS、美楽温泉 SPA-HERBS、BEST STYLE FITNESS大宮店

Facts:
- A “refreshing cold-water bath” featuring a revitalizing bath additive on days when the outdoor temperature exceeds 35°C
- 50 people will win soft-serve ice cream in a raffle
- First 10 people per session

## 日揮グローバル consolidates decades of incident reports in JUST.DB, strengthening quality control by transforming its knowledge-sharing culture

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000586.000007597.html
- anchor: #n1719078
- Companies mentioned: 日揮グローバル株式会社、株式会社ジャストシステム

Facts:
- Transforming its knowledge-sharing culture has enabled the creation of 30 new reports annually
- Projects that can take about 5 years to complete after design, procurement and construction

## [Breaking] Japanese-language test JOT partners with Vietnam’s largest provider IIGベトナム to accelerate study and employment in Japan

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:38:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000184742.html
- anchor: #n1719080
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人グローバル共生社会推進機構、IIGベトナム、ETS、GISPA

Facts:
- 10 JOT test centers

## 腎臓病の方向けYouTubeチャンネル「腎臓とごはんのあったか健康応援団」を開設【ウェルネスダイニング】

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:37:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000122.000054072.html
- anchor: #n1719081
- Companies mentioned: ウェルネスダイニング株式会社

Facts:
- We have delivered more than 28 million meals to date
- We provide more than 10,000 free nutrition consultations annually

## ～大倉山ジャンプ競技場～「大倉山スタジアムパーク サマーフェスティバル」初開催のお知らせ

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:36:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000145305.html
- anchor: #n1719082
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社札幌振興公社

Facts:
- 11 days, from August 1 (Saturday) to August 11 (Tuesday, national holiday)
- [DATES AND TIMES] August 1 (Saturday)–11 (Tuesday, national holiday), 10:00–16:00

## [Summer special] Hybrid water-cooled wear “FREEZE CORE” achieves a surface temperature of minus 10.5°C; special support campaign launched to reduce heatstroke risks during extreme heat

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:35:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000183367.html
- anchor: #n1719083
- Companies mentioned: 明誠株式会社、Neo Terize、厚生労働省、日本気象協会、Amazon、楽天市場

Facts:
- Surface temperature of minus 10.5°C
- An increase of 2.2 times
- 40.2℃
- 5 consecutive days
- 20,000 yen OFF
- ¥59,800

## [SUMiTAS] Starts demolition services at all company-operated locations under “リスミ,” offering one-stop support from selling vacant homes to utilizing the sites

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:35:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000054287.html
- anchor: #n1719084
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SUMiTAS、総務省

Facts:
- The number of vacant homes nationwide stands at about 9 million
- The vacancy rate is 13.8%.

## A research paper by Associate Professor Yuichi Enosawa of 嘉悦大学’s Faculty of Management and Economics published in the international academic journal Voluntary Sector Review

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:34:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000053305.html
- anchor: #n1719085
- Companies mentioned: 嘉悦大学、Policy Press、Bristol University Press、Voluntary Sector Review

Facts:
- Founded in 1903 (Meiji 36) as Japan’s first commercial school for girls
- The graduate school was established in 2010

## From a place to see to a place to experience. An experiential botanical garden connecting the community with nature through crafts and wellness experiences is scheduled to open next spring on the former site of “きびの森植物園”

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:34:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000014193.html
- anchor: #n1719086
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クラビズ、土と風の植物園

Facts:
- In January 2026

## 株式会社データロジック, a developer of systems for structural steel construction, marks the 1st anniversary of its in-house support service DL Care, offering “11 comprehensive services” to bring out the strength of fabricators.

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:33:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000183843.html
- anchor: #n1719087
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社データロジック、DL Care、く～ちゃん、く～Chat、S/F com-pass3DView、DATALOGIC DIRECT、波田政幸

Facts:
- DL Care has expanded to offer 11 types of support
- Period: September 2026–the end of December 2026

## ～A challenge to the natural course of aging.～ Launch of “AQ ミリオリティ ザ クリーム デコラシオン,” a premium (※1) high-performance essence cream embodying a vision of beautiful skin for 100 years

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:33:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000798.000041232.html
- anchor: #n1719088
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コーセー、コスメデコルテ、バカラ、マルセル・ワンダース

Facts:
- 1 product, 3 varieties / ¥99,000–¥198,000, tax included
- 1 product, 1 variety / ¥264,000, tax included

## 67.0% of women have experienced feeling that a man was interested in them｜A survey by ハッピーメール looks at moments when women sense interest, such as “daily messages” and “invitations to meals or outings,” as well as what men do only for women they like

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:31:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000275.000042380.html
- anchor: #n1719089
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイベック、ハッピーメール

Facts:
- 35 million cumulative members
- 200 adult men and women with dating experience
- June 1, 2026

## Record participation of more than 3,400; 5 notable companies take the stage — report on the 12th Individual Investor Summit

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000287.000054393.html
- anchor: #n1719090
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社IR Robotics、Lib Work、識学、サーバーワークス、ジェイフロンティア、ホリイフードサービス、株式会社Veritas In Silico、株式会社オプロ、AIAIグループ株式会社

Facts:
- More than 3,400 individual investors attended
- Total attendance has exceeded 15,000
- Built her assets starting with ¥2.4 million in capital
- Top 11 stocks that Choruko is watching
- Signed books by Choruko distributed to 3 BINGO winners
- What is the secret to aiming for a 20% operating profit margin?

## “I’m glad I left it behind.” The web-based end-of-life planning service LeTTeR™ launches, making it easy to compile bankbooks, subscriptions, contracts, passwords and personal wishes and share them with loved ones

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187361.html
- anchor: #n1719138
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MaSANO Vida、LeTTeR™

Facts:
- Personal use: ¥110 per month (tax included)
- 共有者登録：1名につき1回限り1,100円（税込）
- Memory album: ¥1,100 one-time fee (tax included)

## 東京リフレ, with more than 20,000 treatments annually, introduces in-room massage at more than 200 vacation rentals

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000167031.html
- anchor: #n1719137
- Companies mentioned: 東京リフレ、株式会社スキップボート、合同会社エボルブ、ペイフォワード株式会社

Facts:
- A nationwide network of more than 100 therapists
- About 700 vacation rental management projects

## A dream collaboration between cakes made just for cats and “なめ猫,” the sensation of the 1980s! “コミフ なめ猫とお祝い肉球ムース” goes on sale August 25

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000184017.html
- anchor: #n1719136
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ホットドッグ、株式会社NAMENEKO JAPAN、コミフ、なめ猫

Facts:
- Its economic impact is said to be about ¥100 billion.
- Suggested retail price: ¥1,100 (before tax)
- Palm-sized, measuring about 60 mm in diameter × 50 mm in height.
- Thaw in the refrigerator for about 8–12 hours for best results.
- Best-before period: 180 days from manufacture when frozen (keep frozen)

## Limited to 5 rooms: “40th Anniversary Special Stay Plan,” a luxurious 2-night, 3-day stay immersed in music

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000172928.html
- anchor: #n1719135
- Companies mentioned: ANAインターコンチネンタルホテル東京、サントリーホール、エイベックス・クラシックス・インターナショナル株式会社、インターコンチネンタル® ホテルズ＆リゾーツ、IHGホテルズ＆リゾーツ

Facts:
- 1 “Miyabi Suite,” the highest-grade accommodation (157 m² / 2 nights / 1 room for 2 guests / ¥800,000)
- 4 “Mizu Suites” (52 m² / 2 nights / 1 room for 2 guests / ¥400,000) will be offered.
- 40th Anniversary Special Stay Plan
- The world’s first and one of the largest luxury hotel brands, with 242 properties and 77,027 rooms in more than 70 countries and regions.

## 楽天損保 revises its “楽天自動車保険” product, which is growing rapidly, up 51% year over year

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000176877.html
- anchor: #n1719134
- Companies mentioned: 楽天損害保険株式会社、楽天カード株式会社

Facts:
- Up 51% year over year
- A program offering up to 3% in 楽天ポイント
- 30% discount for new online customers

## 【資格の大原】Supporting candidates taking the Reiwa 8 (76th) Licensed Tax Accountant Examination from immediately after the exam, with answer速報, exam grading services, answer review sessions and more to be released in sequence

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000011883.html
- anchor: #n1719133
- Companies mentioned: 資格の大原、大原出版株式会社、大原学園グループ

Facts:
- Number of candidates passing through official gazette announcement: 256 people
- Share of candidates passing through official gazette announcement: 48.5%

## 楽天損保 to complete various change procedures for “Rakuten Auto Insurance” instantly

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000176877.html
- anchor: #n1719132
- Companies mentioned: 楽天損害保険株式会社、楽天損保、楽天カード株式会社

Facts:
- Premium income from January to June 2026 rose 51% year on year
- A program offering up to 3% in 楽天ポイント

## 株式会社Re-rail named an accredited partner of Anthropic’s “Claude Partner Network”

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000177752.html
- anchor: #n1719131
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Re-rail、Anthropic

Facts:
- 株式会社Re-rail (headquartered in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo; representative director: Yoshiki Oshiro; hereinafter “Re-rail”) announces that it has become an accredited partner of the “Claude Partner Network,” a partner program offered by Anthropic.

## The “Amulet JeweLry Fair,” made possible by precious coral — At 35, shine in your own way

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000073048.html
- anchor: #n1719130
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KAWAMURA、kiyolakrei

Facts:
- ¥264,000 (tax included)
- ¥385,000 (tax included)
- ¥66,000 (tax included)
- ¥61,600 (tax included)
- First 30 applicants

## 【RoseKnight】Hakuho Sho, the 69th yokozuna, wears RoseKnight, a jewelry brand symbolizing prayers for peace and eternal beauty, in “An eternally beautiful world／永遠に美しい世界.”

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000163935.html
- anchor: #n1719129
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SEDY&Co、白鵬ダヤン相撲＆スポーツ株式会社、国際相撲連盟、日本財団、株式会社アースホールディングス、アチーブメント株式会社、宝塚歌劇団、Repezen Foxx

Facts:
- Makuuchi division championships: 45 (1st all-time)
- Career wins: 1,187 (1st all-time)
- Makuuchi division wins: 1,093 (1st all-time)
- Time as yokozuna: 84 tournaments (1st all-time)
- Career wins as yokozuna: 899 (1st all-time)
- Undefeated championships: 16 (1st all-time)
- Special collection of rings limited to 300 pieces

## 中之条ガーデンズ to hold “Summer Family Garden Fair 2026” — The whole garden becomes a playground. Make summer memories with your family.

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000178849.html
- anchor: #n1719128
- Companies mentioned: 中之条ガーデンズ、nakanojo kraft project、吾妻ライオンズクラブ、糸のこ工房 こびき、中之条ビエンナーレ、中之条町

Facts:
- On August 8 (Saturday) and 9 (Sunday) during the event
- Solve the 5 riddles hidden around the grounds
- The festival games have increased from 4 types last year to 9
- 各コーナーのご利用はチケット制で、1枚100円
- 「お得な！お食事プラン」（1名様4,500円と3,500円の２プラン）
- 「自由な持ち込みプラン」（1時間1,000円〜／昼の部限定）
- 【Expected to range from 1,000 yen to 1,600 yen from July to September】

## Japan PBSS to hold 2nd webinar, “What Is Market Access?”

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000170250.html
- anchor: #n1719127
- Companies mentioned: Japan Pharmaceutical & BioScience Society、RykoTECH、TPG Life Sciences Innovations、オンコリスバイオファーマ株式会社、SODAI Therapeutics, Inc.、メタジェンセラピューティクス株式会社、UntroD Capital Japan株式会社、野村アセットマネジメント、株式会社日経BP

Facts:
- About 100 people attended on the day
- July 25, 2026
- August 22, 2026
- Oct. 24, 2026

## 株式会社求人ジャーナル launches “求人ジャーナル産業医サポート,” supporting companies’ occupational health needs from recruitment through employee retention

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000123572.html
- anchor: #n1719126
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社求人ジャーナル

Facts:
- A nationwide network of more than 2,400 registered occupational physicians
- Implemented at more than 1,000 companies
- Established in 1986

## 【東京・南青山 根津美術館】企画展「やきもの名品紀行 ー中国・日本・朝鮮半島－」を2026年8月15日（土）－10月12日（月・祝）に開催

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000155529.html
- anchor: #n1719125
- Companies mentioned: 根津美術館、景徳鎮窯、尾形乾山、柿右衛門、広州官窯

Facts:
- About 110 masterpieces
- General admission: 1,400 yen
- Students: 600 yen
- 200 yen off

## Sales in Japan begin for Dry Ice Energy’s top-of-the-line dry ice cleaning machine, suitable for mold cleaning and carbon removal

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000082542.html
- anchor: #n1719124
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社insieme、Dry Ice Energy、Champ Turbo Pro、Champ Neo、Champ Basic、Champ Turbo、arinomama

Facts:
- Dimensions: 57 x 39.5 x 48 cm
- Weight: 23.5 kg
- Operating pressure: 0.1 - 1.4 MPa
- Dry ice consumption: 15 - 70 kg/h
- Compressed air consumption: 800 - 3,500 l/min
- Price: 3,200,000 yen
- Dimensions: 42×36×32 cm
- Weight: 6.5 kg
- Operating pressure: 0.2–0.6 MPa
- Dry ice consumption: 6–15 kg/h
- Compressed air consumption: 150–250 l/min
- Price: 680,000 yen

## “Oktoberfest in 東京スカイツリータウン®︎2026” confirmed!

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000161023.html
- anchor: #n1719123
- Companies mentioned: オクトーバーフェストin東京スカイツリータウン®︎実行委員会、ホフブロイ、パウラーナー、シュパーテン、ビットブルガー、ヒューガルデン、東京スカイツリータウン

Facts:
- Event dates: September 19, 2026 (Saturday) to October 26 (Monday)
- Hours: 11:00–21:00 (last order/20:30)
- Fridays and Saturdays, as well as September 19 (Saturday)–23 (Wednesday, national holiday): 11:00–21:30 (last order/21:00)

## 【New】A solution to relying on workers’ “feel.” The jobsite-born auxiliary material “Patchin-leye (Eye)” is here to address labor shortages and an aging workforce in construction, enabling anyone to achieve consistent installation quality simply by attaching it.

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000161902.html
- anchor: #n1719122
- Companies mentioned: 日本仮設株式会社

Facts:
- “Overlap width: 150 mm”
- 6 mm thick
- Mesh spaced at 150 mm intervals
- Down to -10 degrees

## 株式会社セラピア selected for the reskilling support program of 東京都中小企業振興公社 — offering 3 practical courses to develop DX talent

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000078171.html
- anchor: #n1719121
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セラピア、東京都中小企業振興公社、IPA

Facts:
- 1社あたり最大100万円（税込）まで費用負担なく受講できます

## がん保険加入者の約8割が治療費に不安 ─ でも見直したのは約2割。動かない理由の1位は「手続きが面倒」

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000170169.html
- anchor: #n1719120
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社モニクルフィナンシャル、ほけんのコスパ、クロス・マーケティング QiQUMO

Facts:
- Only 22.2% have actually reviewed their coverage
- The most common reason for not reviewing coverage is “The procedures are a hassle” (40.4%)
- 85.4% feel “worried, unsure, or under-covered” about whether their coverage keeps pace with current cancer treatment
- About half (50.4%) have not reviewed their coverage for a long time
- 55.2% do not know whether their policy provides benefits for carcinoma in situ
- 37.8% do not know the amount of their cancer diagnosis lump-sum benefit

## The Reiwa 8 “SUPER LOCAL 高知家” Kansai promotion is launching! The 2nd anniversary event for “SUPER LOCAL SHOP とさとさ” will be held over 3 days, from July 31 (Friday) to August 2 (Sunday)!

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000039021.html
- anchor: #n1719119
- Companies mentioned: 高知県、株式会社ヤマテパン、高知県製パン協同組合、喫茶 デポー 京町店、土佐酒19蔵、島崎和歌子

Facts:
- Hat-shaped bread／ヤマテパン, 264 yen (before tax)

## 【独自調査】Among Japan’s 17 growth strategy sectors, “Quantum” has the highest startup share at 35.5% — analysis of 730 related companies - 株式会社Lister

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000085091.html
- anchor: #n1719118
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Lister、内閣官房

Facts:
- 35.5% for “Quantum”
- 730 related companies
- 105 companies in “Digital and Cybersecurity”
- 101 companies in “AI and Semiconductors”
- 84 companies in “Aviation and Space”
- 77 companies in “Resource and Energy Security and GX”
- 72 companies in “Drug Discovery and Advanced Medicine”
- “Fusion energy” at 30.0%
- “Aviation and space” at 27.4%
- “AI and semiconductors” at 25.7%
- “Advanced medical care using innovative devices” at 52.9%
- “Rockets and launch sites” and “quantum sensing” at 50.0%
- “Artificial satellites and services”

## Survey of 500 people: 52.8% feel their parents’ home has too many belongings; about 1 in 3 worry it could become a hoarder’s home, with “parents can’t throw things away” the most common reason

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000042172.html
- anchor: #n1719117
- Companies mentioned: ブルークリーン株式会社

Facts:
- 52.8% feel there are too many belongings at their parents’ home
- About 1 in 3 people (34.8%) are concerned their parents’ home could eventually become a hoarder’s home
- “Parents can’t throw things away” (51.15%) was the most common reason
- 約7割（67.8％）が、親と片付けについて十分に話し合えていない
- 実際に話し合った人の約6割（59.01％）は、親が少なくとも一部を受け入れている
- About half (49.8%) feel some action is needed
- Even among those who feel action is needed, 45.78% are “not taking any particular measures”
- “I don’t know where to start” (33.33%) was the most common response
- 51.6% feel that support from government and private-sector services is needed
- “Unwanted-item collection services” (30.2%) were the most popular

## The Norwegian Embassy’s Fisheries Section and Seven-Eleven Japan team up for the first time! “Grilled Norwegian Herring with Salt” to launch in limited-edition packaging inspired by Norway’s cold, clear waters

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000068035.html
- anchor: #n1719116
- Companies mentioned: ノルウェー大使館 水産部、株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、Seafood from Norway

Facts:
- Starting Tuesday, July 28, 2026, the product will go on sale in limited quantities at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide in limited-edition packaging inspired by “Norway’s cold, clear waters.”

## サイオステクノロジー launches Gluegent Gate CIAM B2B, a CIAM product for business-to-business transactions, on its IDaaS platform Gluegent Gate

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000063993.html
- anchor: #n1719115
- Companies mentioned: サイオステクノロジー、経済産業省、内閣官房国家サイバー統括室、IPA、グーグル・クラウド・ジャパン合同会社、Google Workspace、Microsoft 365、サイオス株式会社、サイオスグループ

Facts:
- Launch date: August 1, 2026
- Example: ¥20,000 per month (excluding tax) / up to 500 MAU

## Bringing science closer! The hands-on event “Techno Fair in Neyagawa,” where visitors can see, touch and learn, returns this year!

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000127223.html
- anchor: #n1719114
- Companies mentioned: 大阪電気通信大学、大阪経済大学

Facts:
- This year marks its 17th edition
- About 30 types of hands-on programs
- Enrollment: 5,624 students

## MOLTON and 株式会社リコー launch proof-of-concept testing in the field of generative AI and the tacit knowledge of experienced legal professionals

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000126939.html
- anchor: #n1719113
- Companies mentioned: MOLTON株式会社、株式会社リコー、a23s株式会社、リコージャパン、インフォコム社、NXワンビシアーカイブズ

Facts:
- リコージャパン水曜ウェビナー2026年8月
- In the second half of 2025, the company ranked No. 1 overall in the same ranking for “contract review,” “legal research,” “Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act compliance checks” and “trademark registration services,” and No. 2 overall for “anti-social forces screening tools.”
- “2026 First-Half BOXIL Document Request Ranking”

## 【Café Kitsuné】 Limited-edition summer drinks now available

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000117228.html
- anchor: #n1719112
- Companies mentioned: Maison Kitsuné、Café Kitsuné

Facts:
- Dine in / Take out ¥950
- Dine-in / Takeout ¥880

## Startup World Cup 2026来場者アンケートを実施、約4割が「駐車場から目的地までの情報」を必要と回答

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000113739.html
- anchor: #n1719111
- Companies mentioned: パーキングサイエンス株式会社、Startup World Cup 2026、相模石油株式会社

Facts:
- 61.1% selected “information about parking lots (location, fees and availability)”
- 38.9% said they need “information on getting from the parking lot to their destination (walking routes, facility entrances and facility information)”
- Parking data for approximately 150,000 locations nationwide
- Booth visitors: 35
- Business cards exchanged: 44
- P-Collection downloads: 11
- PSMR document requests: 1
- Survey responses: 18

## Giant 2.4m-tall “Monster Capsule” capsule toy machine provided for the 3rd Okinawa Karate World Tournament

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000141920.html
- anchor: #n1719110
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グリーグローブ、福岡ソフトバンクホークス

Facts:
- A giant “Monster Capsule” gacha machine standing 2.4 m tall
- Featured at more than 400 events to date
- More than 600 inquiries per year
- Height 2000 mm × width 1000 mm × depth 1000 mm
- Height 2400 mm × width 1500 mm × depth 1400 mm
- Height 3000 mm × width 4500 mm × depth 3000 mm
- 160mm in diameter

## 「AIの知らない西川町の魅力を探せ」 AI謎解きゲーム制作に向けて山形県 西川中学校の生徒が町の魅力を発掘する、産学官連携PBLが始動

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000038825.html
- anchor: #n1719109
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クリエイターズネクスト、西川町

Facts:
- A total of 8,716 people
- 経済波及効果 約3億6,000万円

## Scene Live earns the top “Platinum Rank” in the White Company Certification, promoting employee development and flexible working arrangements

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000129.000090268.html
- anchor: #n1719108
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Scene Live、一般財団法人日本次世代企業普及機構、ホワイト財団

Facts:
- The number of employees increased by approximately 1.7 times
- Sales increased by approximately 2.5 times
- Approximately 5,000 cups per month
- Approximately 3,000 cups per month

## Free release of “Cloud Native Textbook,” an introductory resource offering a comprehensive overview of cloud-native technologies

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000149.000001271.html
- anchor: #n1719107
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人エルピーアイジャパン、LPI-Japan、株式会社シャインソフト、株式会社野村総合研究所、CNCF、Kubernetes

Facts:
- 82% of organizations using containers run Kubernetes in production
- Up to 40% off
- 35% off individual products
- 40% off product sets (bundled products)
- 88 pages (Japanese edition)
- 90 pages (English edition)
- More than 2,000 IT professionals are currently participating and contributing

## BFC Solutions, which maintains more than 540,000 HVAC units across the United States, integrates field services and business operations with IFS Cloud

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000162.000064235.html
- anchor: #n1719106
- Companies mentioned: BFC Solutions、IFS、Forrester、Gartner、PleatLink

Facts:
- Maintains more than 540,000 HVAC units annually
- 1日1,200件を超えるサービス訪問
- More than 100,000 customer locations
- SLA (service-level agreement) achievement rate of over 95%

## 【フルーツピークス】2 カ月で3 万個販売のきらめくゼリー 旬果を閉じ込めた『パニエ』『フルーツジュエル』を販売

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000207.000054019.html
- anchor: #n1719105
- Companies mentioned: 青木フルーツ株式会社、フルーツピークス

Facts:
- Approximately 30,000 units sold
- Currently operates 19 stores nationwide

## 完熟梅を使用したリプトンコラボの紅茶クリームパイなどが新登場！日本の梅を実感するポップアップストア「The CHOYA GARDEN 2026 シーズン2」8月1日スタート！

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000224.000045487.html
- anchor: #n1719104
- Companies mentioned: チョーヤ梅酒株式会社、リプトン、友安製作所

Facts:
- 完熟梅とリプトン紅茶のクリームパイ バニラアイス付き ￥ 820 (税込）
- リプトン グリーンティー×CHOYA ウメネード ノンアルコールタイプ ￥ 800 (税込)
- Rare cheesecake with fully ripe plum and tea jelly ¥690 (tax included)
- Supreme cordial plum soda, non-alcoholic ¥800 (tax included)
- Red UME SONIC (Red Plum Sonic) ¥900
- UME to KEMURI (Plum and Smoke) ¥1,200

## A stray cat saved a castle town battered by torrential rain disasters—

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000236.000049367.html
- anchor: #n1719103
- Companies mentioned: ハート出版、岡山県高梁市、備中松山城

Facts:
- 標高430メートルの山頂に建つ備中松山城へ
- Price: 1600 yen (before tax)

## きもの鈴乃屋 to hold “Seireien,” an exhibition and sale showcasing traditional beauty and master craftsmanship, in Okayama and Tokyo

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000269.000075602.html
- anchor: #n1719102
- Companies mentioned: きもの鈴乃屋、まるやま・京彩グループ、株式会社紅輪、ゆうなぎ工房、金彩友禅、スコープココ、キャラマウント、MK STYLE、本藍染雅織工房、五嶋紐、誉田屋源兵衛、游洛庵、一色、水素ガス吸入器 H2 Fine、仁仙、西陣まいづる、天響、岡文織物、日本橋大振袖展、逸品七五三、筑前織物、全国紬ものがたり

Facts:
- In Showa 二十二 (1947), Seiko Koizumi put up a small sign for “Suzunoya” in Ueno Hirokoji
- With deep respect for kimono culture, we have created many original kimonos based on Seiko Koizumi’s design concept, “Flowers, Birds, Landscapes and Water.” This year, too, we will hold Seireien as a venue for sharing the beauty of kimono culture.
- Seireien is a kimono exhibition by Suzunoya, held under a creative theme since Showa 三十四 (1959).
- まるやま・京彩グループ、きもの鈴乃屋は伝統工芸や染織、美術工芸品などを紹介する展示販売会「清鈴苑（せいれいえん）」を、2026年8月に岡山および東京で開催いたします。
- Event dates: Thursday, August 6, to Sunday, August 9, 2026
- Event dates: 202

## Aile The Shota makes a surprise announcement at <OMEN -The Manifest-> of a daytime event at Toyosu PIT. Dance contest for a chance to perform also launches

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000486.000141380.html
- anchor: #n1719101
- Companies mentioned: Aile The Shota、RaySTA、MAZZEL、CyberAgent Legit、THE SPC BOYS CLUB、Sam is Ohm、ODORI、PLAY ROOM PARTY、Ken、Macoto、Keijiro、vividboooy、who28、DVKE、Yan Seku、Miku The Dude、(sic)boy、Dr.SWAG、List::X、GANMI、idom、Yohji Igarashi、KEKKE、株式会社RaySTA、株式会社BUZZ GROUP

Facts:
- Held at ZEROTOKYO on July 26, 2026
- <OMEN -The Origin-> set for November 7, 2026, at Toyosu PIT
- The main competition will be held at HARLEM PLUS on September 20, 2026
- Entries are open to TEAMS / CREWS / UNITS consisting of 2 or more members
- With a solo show scheduled for Monday, January 25, 2027, at Shibuya WWW
- The lead track “I’ve Grown Up a Little” from the EP, just released on July 25, 2026, will be performed for the first time

## 【First anniversary】“Summer festival for adults” to be held at an inn in Furuyu Onsen, Saga, featuring liqueur-scented shaved ice for adults and a dagashi candy bar｜From August 2026

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000712.000010207.html
- anchor: #n1719100
- Companies mentioned: Relo Hotels＆Resorts、株式会社リロバケーションズ、古湯温泉 佐賀風雅

Facts:
- An adults-only hideaway enveloped in tranquility, with 21 rooms
- 価格：18,810円～（2名様一室ご利用時の1名様料金）
- Celebrates its first anniversary in August 2026
- August 1–31, 2026

## Relive the excitement and emotion!? Enjoy making goods featuring characters from Season 2 of the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen, “Shibuya Incident,” with the rubber stamp set “Jujutsu Kaisen Line Art Stamp Collection (Shibuya Incident ver.)”

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000766.000013389.html
- anchor: #n1719099
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社岡田商会、印鑑はんこSHOPハンコズ、集英社、呪術廻戦製作委員会

Facts:
- The refined full-body character silhouettes are rendered as line art with a single stamp, in a design that subtly evokes the world of the series and is also suited to everyday use by adults. The line art comes in 13 designs, featuring an array of captivating characters from the series: Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki, Maki Zenin, Toge Inumaki, Kento Nanami, Satoru Gojo, Mei Mei, Ui Ui, Kenjaku, Mahito, Choso, and Sukuna.
- The stamp bodies are tall and slim, showcasing the characters’ stylish standing poses. The longest is 70 millimeters tall, and the stamps are sized to match each character’s proportions, with their use side by side also in mind.

## On August 4, Ponta launches at 4 Zensho Group ramen brands: Earn and use Ponta points at “伝丸,” “壱鵠堂,” “威風,” and “天下一”!

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000899.000004376.html
- anchor: #n1719098
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ロイヤリティマーケティング、株式会社ゼンショーホールディングス、株式会社エイ・ダイニング、Ponta

Facts:
- 58 stores in total
- 200 yen (tax included)
- 1 Ponta point
- Equivalent to 1 yen
- In increments of 10 Ponta points
- Within 3 days

## “Norwegian herring grilled with salt” to be sold in limited quantities in partnership with the ノルウェー大使館! Harnessing marine resources to meet demand for sustainable food

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001077.000155396.html
- anchor: #n1719097
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、ノルウェー大使館、Seafood from Norway

Facts:
- Price: ¥298 (¥321.84 including tax)
- About 42 million servings of Norwegian seafood are enjoyed around the world every day.

## 【ビッグボーイ】お盆休みのプチ贅沢にぴったりな、アメリカ産のヒレステーキが登場！ビッグボーイが「ヒレステーキフェア」を期間限定で開催

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001091.000097263.html
- anchor: #n1719096
- Companies mentioned: ビッグボーイ、ヴィクトリアステーション、ビッグボーイジャパン、ビッグボーイダイニング早稲田店

Facts:
- 100g: 2,490 yen (2,739 yen including tax)
- 200g: 3,890 yen (4,279 yen including tax)
- 150g: ¥2,490 (¥2,739 including tax)
- 200g: ¥2,650 (¥2,915 including tax)
- 250g: ¥2,850 (¥3,135 including tax)
- ¥2,490 (¥2,739 including tax)
- Scheduled to be sold at 165 stores. (As of July 28)

## Limited-edition capsule toys featuring PINGU™（ピングー）, beloved around the world, are here! “Phone straps” and “face pouches” featuring a variety of expressions will be available exclusively at “かぷえぼ” starting Thursday, July 30

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001299.000060567.html
- anchor: #n1719095
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イオンファンタジー、PINGU™（ピングー）

Facts:
- Phone strap…699 yen (tax included)
- Face pouch…749 yen (tax included)

## “Big Cleaning Mission!” held at 71 stores nationwide, with a total of 3,460 children taking part! Aiming to raise awareness of household waste sorting

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001301.000060567.html
- anchor: #n1719094
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イオンファンタジー、スキッズガーデン、ちきゅうのにわ、キッズーナ

Facts:
- 71 locations nationwide
- Total of 3,460 people

## 【Yunokawa Onsen / 望楼NOGUCHI函館】【Final appreciation offer before the temporary closure】“Last Sale Plan” now on sale, with up to 10% off for summer vacation and the Obon period

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002065.000019483.html
- anchor: #n1719093
- Companies mentioned: 野口観光マネジメント株式会社、望楼NOGUCHI函館

Facts:
- Up to 10% off
- Closed for about 8 months
- Checkout on Thursday, August 20, 2026
- Tuesday, April 20, 2027

## 【3冠達成】エキュート品川 売上ランキング(定番手土産スイーツ)で3年連続1位！いちごスイーツ専門店「VERY RUBY CUT」の『いちごミルクサンド』

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002075.000025606.html
- anchor: #n1719092
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グレープストーン、VERY RUBY CUT

Facts:
- No. 1 for 3 consecutive years
- 5-piece box: 1,274 yen (base price: 1,180 yen)
- 8-piece box: 1,988 yen (base price: 1,841 yen)
- 12-piece box: 2,980 yen (base price: 2,760 yen)

## A guide to the right way to address children’s dependence on gaming, over-the-counter medicines, and energy drinks: “Worried Your Child Might Have an Addiction? Everything You Want to Know Is in This Book,” on sale July 29

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002940.000002372.html
- anchor: #n1719091
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社主婦の友社、Amazon、楽天ブックス、河出書房新社、岩波書店、合同出版

Facts:
- 依存症などで治療を受けた10代が使っていた薬物の71.5%が市販薬でした
- List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
- A5 format, 192 pages

## A collaboration between Robert P.Miller and FREAK’S STORE is now available, combining the soft feel and body-hugging fit that have made it a favorite!

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:28:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000918.000002246.html
- anchor: #n1718935
- Companies mentioned: Robert P.Miller、FREAK’S STORE

Facts:
- ¥4,400 (tax included)
- ¥4,180 (tax included)
- ¥5,390 (tax included)
- In 1937
- Since the 1940s
- Founded in 1986

## Cooking should be free. Apron brand SPUUN launches with “SPUUN to wear, rather than measuring spoons.”

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:26:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188046.html
- anchor: #n1718936
- Companies mentioned: SPUUN

Facts:
- ¥19,800 (tax included)
- ¥17,600 (tax included)
- ¥8,800 (tax included)

## “Disruptor brands” set to become the driving force behind growth in the consumer goods market

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:25:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000094688.html
- anchor: #n1718937
- Companies mentioned: マッキンゼー・アンド・カンパニー、McKinsey ConsumerWise

Facts:
- Recorded an average annual growth rate of more than 25% over the past 5 years
- Brands that increased sales by more than $200 million
- In beverages, disruptors drove 22% of category growth over the past 5 years
- 50% in bath and body
- 72% in pest control and insect repellents
- In pest control and insect repellents, disruptor sales grew 30 times
- Share rose by 22.8 percentage points
- About 37% tried a new brand in the past 3 months
- 40% plan to treat themselves or buy a luxury item soon
- Beverages are a large market worth $184 billion
- Sales were 6 times higher
- Share rose by 6.2 percentage points
- Sales were 9 times higher
- Share rose by 14.2 percentage points

## Rausu Town and JUREN sign comprehensive partnership agreement to promote tourism and strengthen disaster preparedness in tourist destinations

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:23:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000113189.html
- anchor: #n1718938
- Companies mentioned: 羅臼町役場、JUREN株式会社、東京電力

Facts:
- Rent 1 mobile battery for ¥330 (tax included)
- Can operate continuously for about 12 hours without relying on an external power source, even during a power outage

## “It’s too late” is a misconception. SilverX AI Club, an AI study group for middle-aged and older adults, to hold a free trial session in Shibuya

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:22:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000183566.html
- anchor: #n1718939
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SilverX、SilverX AI Club

Facts:
- Capacity: up to 10 people
- 3,300 yen per month (tax included)
- August 6, 2026

## [Summer limited edition] Two cool Japanese sweets featuring juicy white peaches go on sale: “White Peach Shiratama Shiruko” and “Yurara with White Peach”

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:22:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000426.000030085.html
- anchor: #n1718940
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社船橋屋、船橋屋こよみ

Facts:
- Price: 480 yen (tax included)
- Price: 650 yen, including tax
- Price: 670 yen (tax included)

## The “Project to Bring Music to Children,” delivering the heartfelt support of small and medium-sized businesses across Japan to children

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:21:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000157711.html
- anchor: #n1718941
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本中小企業経営者協会、一般財団法人100万人のクラシックライブ、株式会社アスカ

Facts:
- The event will be held on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, at 赤城育心こども園 in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture.
- Date and time: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, 10:15–10:45

## olne (おるね), a digital companion app supporting daily routines and connection for people living with Parkinson’s disease, officially launches its service

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187780.html
- anchor: #n1718952
- Companies mentioned: MovoMind株式会社、Smile Space、大阪大学附属病院神経内科、ACCELStars

Facts:
- Established in April 2024 through a company split from ACCELStars, a University of Tokyo-born sleep-tech/neurotech startup.
- A pioneer that has worked to support exercise in this field for more than 10 years.

## [Kiryu, Gunma Prefecture] Just steps from Shin-Kiryu Station! IT-focused coworking space Kit-Base, housed in a traditional Japanese home, to open in late July 2026

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187617.html
- anchor: #n1718951
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TaplicoBase、Kit-Base

Facts:
- More than 100 square meters, including private rooms and an event space
- Fiber-optic connection with a maximum speed of 10Gbps
- 75-inch monitor

## A sturdy shelf with a 10kg load capacity, secured with thumbtacks alone, is complete. A Japanese-made shelf bracket to solve the lack of toilet storage reaches its funding target just 2 hours after launching on Makuake

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000155171.html
- anchor: #n1718950
- Companies mentioned: ケイ・ジー・ワイ工業株式会社、Makuake

Facts:
- Supports up to 10 kg
- Reached its target amount just 2 hours after launch
- 22 thumbtacks
- Maximum width: approximately 130cm
- Founded 80 years ago

## [佐久平ハイウェイオアシス「パラダ」] The mountaintop observation deck has been completely renovated for the first time in decades! Reopens as a “sky-high wooden observation deck” offering panoramic views of the majestic foothills of Mount Asama

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000183117.html
- anchor: #n1718949
- Companies mentioned: 佐久平尾山開発株式会社、佐久平ハイウェイオアシス「パラダ」

Facts:
- 〒385-0003

## 株式会社BREAK recognized as an invited company by 秋田県 and 秋田市. Opens its first Tohoku office and expands a regional revitalization model rooted in education from Akita

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000081598.html
- anchor: #n1718948
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BREAK、秋田県、秋田市

Facts:
- Cumulative enrollment: more than 3,200 people
- Relocation support record: 71 people in 大分県 over 2 years
- Regional offices: 5 locations

## The mystery of the “decision-making body on puberulic acid” emerging from 大阪市 public records

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000182444.html
- anchor: #n1718947
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社薫製倶楽部、小林製薬、厚生労働省、消費者庁

Facts:
- 大大保第8202号
- 大大保第8220号

## A new option for sleeping during evacuations. WAQ’s AIR BED single, an air bed with a built-in electric pump, earns the “Recommended Disaster Prevention Product” mark

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000028853.html
- anchor: #n1718946
- Companies mentioned: WAQ株式会社、WAQ、一般社団法人防災安全協会

Facts:
- Price: ¥14,980 (tax included)
- Dimensions (in use): approximately 192×95×40cm
- Packed size: approximately 46×63×23cm
- Weight: approximately 6.93kg
- Can be set up in approximately 3 minutes

## General sales begin Wednesday, July 29. Welcome the New Year with a dazzling waltz! The entertaining New Year’s concert ウィーン宮殿祝賀コンサート～ウィンナー・ワルツ2027～ combines music and spectacle

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000099.000014480.html
- anchor: #n1718945
- Companies mentioned: ウィーン宮殿祝賀コンサート、ウィンナー・ワルツ2027、東京オペラシティ、横浜みなとみらいホール、ウィンナー・ワルツ祝祭オーケストラ、光藍社、KORANSHA TV、光藍社チケットセンター、ジュール・フィルハーモニー管弦楽団、ベルリン交響楽団、ドレスデン・フィル、トーンキュンストラー管弦楽団、大阪交響楽団、フランツ・リスト音楽院、ウィーン国立音楽大学、ブダペスト・オペレッタ・ガラ

Facts:
- All seats reserved: ¥6,800 (tax included)
- The orchestra comprises approximately 23 string, woodwind, brass and percussion players

## [Okulu, personalized gifts that convey your feelings] A lucky owl and a wooden amulet engraved with a message. New “Fuku Fuku Gift Set” launches for Respect for the Aged Day and longevity celebrations

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000126.000154426.html
- anchor: #n1718944
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MIYABI、Okulu

Facts:
- Retail price: 4,980 yen

## Nail school CLASTYLE Nail College launches 2 new optional programs to choose from based on your goals

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000187.000005458.html
- anchor: #n1718943
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ピー・エス・インターナショナル、CLASTYLE Nail College、公益財団法人日本ネイリスト検定試験センター（JNEC）、NPO法人日本ネイリスト協会（JNA）、ethicame、采茶〜SAICHA

Facts:
- 美容と健康と教育の企業として37年の実績があります

## パルックLEDラインランプ搭載 設備照明シリーズを発売

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006807.000003442.html
- anchor: #n1718942
- Companies mentioned: パナソニック、パルック

Facts:
- A total of 12 models of LED kitchen lights and LED multi-purpose lights
- On sale from early September 2026
- Production and imports and exports of general-use fluorescent lamps will be banned by the end of 2027
- About 60% are not confident they can choose a compatible replacement LED lamp
- Survey participants: 7,780 men and women in their 20s to 70s

## YOSHIKI’s “world’s most extravagant dinner show” 100th-anniversary performances sell out all 7 shows; VVIP tickets priced up to ¥1 million sell out immediately, and 2 additional shows also sell out in an instant

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:19:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000632.000021123.html
- anchor: #n1718953
- Companies mentioned: YOSHIKI、グランド ハイアット 東京、ウォルト・ディズニー・コンサートホール、KORN、ジョシュ・グローバン

Facts:
- 100th-anniversary performance
- VVIP ticket, the highest-priced option: 1 million yen
- VIP ticket: 300,000 yen
- Matinee: ¥98,000 (tax included)
- Evening performance: ¥110,000 (tax included)
- VIP Premium Package: ¥300,000 (tax included)
- VVIP Diamond Package: ¥1,000,000 (tax included)

## An alarm for sleep. The Clock adds a new “Night Routine” feature

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:18:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000010758.html
- anchor: #n1718954
- Companies mentioned: バルミューダ株式会社、西川（株）日本睡眠科学研究所、OECD、RAND Europe

Facts:
- Average time to fall asleep reduced from 16 minutes to 7 minutes
- Sleep efficiency improved from 83.1% to 88.2%
- Priced at ¥59,400, tax included
- Cumulative shipments are nearing 5,000 units
- The average sleep duration for Japanese people is 7 hours 22 minutes
- The OECD average of 8 hours and 27 minutes
- Economic losses due to sleep deprivation: approximately ¥15 trillion

## Orders open for a patapata clock featuring the anime Berserk: The Golden Age Arc MEMORIAL EDITION, a BIG pennant with fringe and more, available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:16:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009344.000016064.html
- anchor: #n1718955
- Companies mentioned: AMNIBUS、株式会社アルマビアンカ、株式会社arma bianca、白泉社、BERSERK FILM PARTNERS

Facts:
- ¥8,778 each (tax included)
- ¥3,850 each (tax included)
- ¥6,578 each (tax included)
- Freezes at 28°C
- Neck circumference: approximately 37cm

## Interpret on the spot simply by speaking, even without a signal. VoiceTrans+, a fully on-device multilingual voice interpretation app that requires no internet connection, launches

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:15:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000186442.html
- anchor: #n1718956
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CL-SYSTEM、VoiceTrans+、App Store、Google Play、Claude、Gemini、OpenAI

Facts:
- Two-way voice interpretation in 19 languages
- AI model (approximately 2.6GB / standard
- Approximately 3.7GB / high accuracy
- Annual plans from ¥1,500
- A Pro version for specialized uses is also available for ¥8,000 per year
- 7-day free trial

## [Free to watch / Registration open] Webinar announcement for those looking to turn human capital management into “execution capability” (Aug. 4; archived stream available Aug. 6)

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:15:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000053295.html
- anchor: #n1718957
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本能率協会総合研究所、JMAR

Facts:
- For over 30 years

## Cinnamoroll and aoen guide visitors! The MASH SUMMER WEEK 2026 LIMITED STORE is now open, packed with photo-worthy spots and exciting content

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:15:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004307.000018505.html
- anchor: #n1718958
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マッシュホールディングス、株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ、株式会社マッシュビューティーラボ、株式会社サンリオ、aoen

Facts:
- “MASH SUMMER WEEK 2026”
- From August 1 (Saturday) to August 5 (Wednesday)
- Limited-time event through Wednesday, Aug. 5
- A flat 10% in MA points awarded

## Marubun begins handling high-quality LCD displays made by Tokai Seimitsu Kogyo, with a long-term supply commitment

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:14:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000106.000166754.html
- anchor: #n1718728
- Companies mentioned: 丸文株式会社、東海精密工業株式会社

Facts:
- High-quality TN LCDs backed by 50 years of production experience
- Small-lot production starting at a minimum of 100 units (pcs)
- Long-term supply available for more than 20 years
- Established: 1947

## TOPPAN obtains certification to an international standard for privacy information management systems for its personal information management and distribution platform MyAnchor®

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:14:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001942.000033034.html
- anchor: #n1718729
- Companies mentioned: TOPPANホールディングス、TOPPAN株式会社、BSIグループジャパン株式会社、MyAnchor®

Facts:
- Initial certification registration date: June 23, 2026
- Certification registration number: PM 844052

## マラソン・陸上競技特化の審査制Q&Aアプリ「Runvox（ランボックス）」を本日提供開始。城西大学・櫛部静二監督が回答者として参画

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:13:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000174046.html
- anchor: #n1718730
- Companies mentioned: レジットワン株式会社、城西大学

Facts:
- Launch date: July 28, 2026 (Tuesday)

## [Kaga Onsenkyo] This year, giant fireworks every night! A spectacular summer display lights up the lake at Katayamazu Onsen!

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:13:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000098.000076294.html
- anchor: #n1718731
- Companies mentioned: 片山津温泉観光協会、能登煙火株式会社、加賀市観光交流機構

Facts:
- Giant fireworks in the 300 m class
- Adults: ¥2,000
- Children (ages 4 through elementary school): 1,000 yen

## 安否コール、デジタル庁「DMP」に登録

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:12:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000066730.html
- anchor: #n1718732
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アドテクニカ、デジタル庁、2025年日本国際博覧会協会

Facts:
- Automatically sends safety confirmation notifications in an average of 54 seconds
- Since its launch in 2009
- For more than 15 years
- Expo 2025 Japan International Exposition

## [PayPay Insurance] Cumulative insurance enrollments through the mini app surpass 10 million

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:10:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000180835.html
- anchor: #n1718733
- Companies mentioned: LINEヤフー株式会社、PayPay保険サービス株式会社、PayPay株式会社

Facts:
- Offers a total of 14 products
- 64.3% said they had “no particular problems”

## ＜ロームシアター京都10周年記念事業＞ロームシアター京都 レパートリーの創造 ホープス 野村眞人『吉日再会』 ／新作『観光客』

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:10:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000150611.html
- anchor: #n1718734
- Companies mentioned: ロームシアター京都、レトロニム、kehaiworks、人間座、Gesu◎、北投小戲節、ロームシアター京都Club、京響友の会、スマイルライフ関西オフィス、山峸二手書店－舊峸劇場

Facts:
- Will be held in Taipei, Taiwan, from late July to early August 2026
- Unreserved seating (tax included): 3,000 yen (member price: 2,700 yen*)
- Youth (ages 29 and under): 2,500 yen
- Age 18 and under: ¥1,000
- “Kichijitsu Saikai” and “Tourist” set ticket: 5,300 yen
- Unreserved seating (tax included): 3,800 yen (member price: 3,400 yen*)
- Price: 1,000 yen (per person, per performance)

## From “several years” of training to “1 day.” Fukuoka’s pioneer of Kanto-style yakitori, 焼き鳥 貴, will temporarily close its restaurant to offer hands-on training that fully passes on its techniques, launching the “Yakitori Master’s Association” in earnest in August!

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187871.html
- anchor: #n1718770
- Companies mentioned: 焼き鳥 貴、焼き鳥 床島

Facts:
- Butchering more than 24 kinds of rare cuts
- 1-day, 10-hour course (at 貴; materials included): 165,000 yen
- 1-day, 10-hour course (off-site; customer pays for materials; 貴 covers transportation): 154,000 yen
- 2-day off-site course (7 hours × 2 days; transportation and accommodation included): 220,000 yen
- 2-day course at 貴 (7 hours × 2 days; materials included): 242,000 yen

## デザインは1000年前の北欧から。日本ヴァイキング協会が作る「旅の道具」のような本革バッグラインが登場。

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000180159.html
- anchor: #n1718769
- Companies mentioned: 日本ヴァイキング協会、スウェーデン大使館、ABCテレビ

Facts:
- Sales began in July 2026
- Price: ¥49,500 (tax included)
- Price: 34,800 yen (tax included)
- Price: 24,800 yen (tax included)

## The craftsmanship of Nishijin and Hakata textiles meets luxury bags. Kyoto-based brand CHATONA is launching its “JAPAN EDITION” first at a pop-up

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000113217.html
- anchor: #n1718768
- Companies mentioned: CHATONA、大丸京都店、大丸心斎橋店、REMY CARRIAT

Facts:
- 396,000 yen (tax included; without wallet)
- 418,000 yen (tax included; with wallet)
- 242,000 yen (tax included; without wallet)
- 264,000 yen (tax included; with wallet)

## 半導体Jobエージェントが光電融合分野における国内主要企業のカオスマップを公開 〜業界の垣根を超えた人材流動化を後押し〜

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000149740.html
- anchor: #n1718767
- Companies mentioned: 半導体Jobエージェント、合同会社3rd Place

Facts:
- 16 years of hands-on experience in design, development and mass production at a major semiconductor manufacturer

## 100 lightweight wooden “Hyper CLT” ground-protection mats introduced as an alternative to steel plates

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000174668.html
- anchor: #n1718766
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カイタク、国土交通省

Facts:
- 100 mats introduced
- Approximately 450 m² in total
- At a worksite where the maximum temperature is around 38°C
- 1枚約230kg
- Up to 40 mats loaded onto one 10-ton truck

## “Frequency of heavy rain (approximately 70%)” stands out, but more than 40% also notice changes in “rain intensity” and “disaster risk.” Awareness of “flood barriers” has also risen by just under 15 percentage points

- Published: 2026-07-28T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000146768.html
- anchor: #n1718765
- Companies mentioned: KTX株式会社

Facts:
- People who feel that “heavy rain is occurring more frequently”
- Awareness of “flood barriers”