AI News 180m Report

2026-07-28 12:00–15:00 JST

732 received, 732 listed, 6 sources ・ Page 3 of 8

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 552 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 180 items from 4 sources.

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

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)(550)

Original「Orient」から『オリエント ストレット サンアンドムーン』新色登場

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 4 new-color models
  • Debuted as a new series in 2025
  • Daily rate: +25 seconds
  • -15 seconds
  • Power reserve of more than 40 hours

Companies mentioned:Orient、オリエント

【Hida-Takayama・Gifu Prefecture 高山市】The Reiwa 8 fiscal year Nyukawa Summer Festival is on!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Aug. 1, 2026
  • 17:30~21:00
  • 25th anniversary

Companies mentioned:高山市、にゅうかわ夏まつり実行委員会、丹生川まちづくり協議会、いちごくらぶ、高山市役所、高山信用金庫

Jun Shison, who serves as a Friend of 『NARS』, appears in a social media video for 『VOGUE JAPAN』 wearing the “Light Reflecting Collection”! The third video is now available, starting today, Tuesday, July 28

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 37 shades in total
  • Price including tax: 5,500 yen

Companies mentioned:NARS、VOGUE JAPAN、資生堂ジャパン株式会社

Graffer CEO Daichi Ishii appointed as a member of the Cabinet Bureau of Personnel Affairs’ Study Group on the Role of National Public Servants in the AI Era

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Adopted by more than 250 municipalities nationwide
  • Adoption rate among designated cities: 70%
  • Capital: ¥1,544,977,927 (including capital reserve)

Companies mentioned:株式会社グラファー、内閣官房内閣人事局、法政大学、株式会社リクルートホールディングス、一般社団法人スタートアップ協会、一般社団法人ルビ財団、河出書房新社、経済産業省

【Shinjuku Takashimaya】We will hold a hands-on event for the OriHime (オリヒメ) avatar robot

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 60,000 people annually
  • Approximately 100 people from across Japan

Companies mentioned:株式会社髙島屋、株式会社オリィ研究所

“Nagano Startup and Venture Job Feature” ― ながの人事室, a values-focused recruitment platform, teams up with government and support organizations to launch a special feature in October

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Has listed job openings from approximately 100 companies to date
  • Approximately 3,000 registered users across the various platforms
  • Listing-to-hire rate: 58.3%
  • Listing fee: regular price ¥180,000 (excluding tax)
  • Members: 21 (including contractors)

Companies mentioned:NPO法人MEGURU、ながの人事室、塩尻の人事部

The 2nd edition of “Hand-Me-Down Relay,” a children’s clothing swap event connecting communities, kicks off

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Held from Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.) to Aug. 31 (Mon.)
  • Opened on July 11, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社カインドオル、カインドオル イオンモール橿原店

QleanPod launch press release

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Size: 1,200(W) x 1,000(D) x 2,053(H)mm
  • Release date: Friday, July 31, 2026
  • Dates: Aug. 4 (Tue.)–Aug. 6 (Thu.), 2026, 10:00–17:00

Companies mentioned:クリーンエア・スカンジナビア株式会社、QleanPod

[AI use case] AI automatically visualizes priorities for approaching prospective property management clients|Building a new workflow to instantly identify targets from vast amounts of information

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sales rose by ¥200 million in 1 year after AI adoption
  • 22,862 working hours saved
  • ¥68 million in costs saved
  • Cut the time spent collecting and reviewing information by 18 hours per year

Companies mentioned:株式会社クラスコ、AI&Google Workspace構築支援サービス、TATSUJIN

AI chatbot “やどチャット” for lodging facilities launches|Automates inquiries for inns, private lodgings and vacation rentals 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • It supports more than 100 languages, including major languages such as English, Chinese and Korean, with Japanese as its primary language

Companies mentioned:株式会社リトラ、株式会社Dreseo

Owned media turning social media posts into articles reaches 140,000 monthly PVs|EXTAGE shares case study

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Monthly peak: 140,000 PVs
  • An average of 200 new LINE registrations per month
  • A track record of supporting more than 300 companies

Companies mentioned:EXTAGE株式会社、株式会社LEC

[Limited to 8·9] A yakiniku restaurant where you can enjoy 18 varieties of freshly made gelato: プレミアムカルビ

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • All 24 venues
  • An impressive selection of more than 23 types of sauce
  • 10 varieties of seasonal dessert buffet items
  • Casual course: ¥3,180
  • Premium course: ¥3,780
  • Special course: ¥4,780
  • 1,680 yen
  • 1,980 yen

Companies mentioned:プレミアムカルビ、株式会社神戸物産

銀座かつ匠さぼてん opens at 銀座三越. A new restaurant offering a fresh dining experience crafted with masterful skill opens July 31 (Fri.)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Hokkaido Kitami roast pork cutlet set (150g)” ◇Price: ¥3,680 including tax
  • “Chiba Prefecture Takumi-aji pork loin cutlet set (130g)” ◇Price: ¥4,000 including tax
  • “Special tender thick-cut fillet cutlet set (150g)” ◇Price: ¥4,500 including tax

Companies mentioned:株式会社グリーンハウスフーズ、とんかつ新宿さぼてん、銀座かつ匠さぼてん、銀座三越

Original「Orient」から『オリエント バンビーノ サンアンドムーン』新色登場

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 40 hours of running time
  • 2 new color models

Companies mentioned:オリエント、エプソン販売株式会社

[DRESSY CAFE NAGOYA] August’s display dress features a wedding dress by Lulu felice, available for a limited time.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A social media account with more than 2.56 million followers
  • 210,000 cumulative downloads

Companies mentioned:株式会社プラコレ、Lulu felice、クラウディア

無印良品 launches new “Fermented Wiping Toner”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 300mL bottle is made from recycled PET material containing at least 90% recycled plastic.
  • ・Fermented Wiping Toner, 300mL: ¥1,490 (price including tax)
  • ・Fermented Wiping Toner (refill), 270mL: ¥1,290 (price including tax)
  • ・Fermented Wiping Toner (portable size), 50mL: ¥390 (price including tax)

Companies mentioned:株式会社良品計画、無印良品

[Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant First-Stage Exam] TAC to publish answer keys for all 7 subjects on exam day, with no registration required

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Answer keys for all 7 subjects
  • Scheduled for Aug. 1 (Sat.) and 2 (Sun.), 2026
  • Registration period: Aug. 2 (Sun.), 2026, 18:00–Aug. 10 (Mon.), 12:00
  • Original科目別集計・総合集計:2026年8月3日(月)17:00から閲覧可能
  • Final results announced: Aug. 11 (Tue.), 2026, 12:00–Aug. 31 (Mon.), 23:59
  • Streaming period: Aug. 5 (Wed.), 2026, 19:00–Oct. 24 (Sat.), 23:59
  • Scheduled publication: Sept. 8 (Tue.), 2026, 18:00
  • Streaming period: July 8 (Wed.)–Oct. 23 (Fri.), 2026
  • Date and time: Aug. 5 (Wed.), 2026, 20:00–21:00

Companies mentioned:TAC株式会社、資格の学校TAC

[New movie release!] The hugely popular パウ・パトロール arrives in an extra-large maze picture book! On sale July 13, 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • List price: ¥1,980 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:パウ・パトロール、講談社こども事業部、Amazon、楽天

一般社団法人 日本ソサイチ連盟: New Soceichi ball CRUZBOLA(クルズボーラ) launches

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2027 season
  • Founded in Brazil in 1930 as a soccer ball manufacturing company
  • Sales began in Japan in 2003
  • Established: January 2010

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人 日本ソサイチ連盟、DalPonte、株式会社ZOTT、株式会社ミカサ、FOOTBALL 7 SOCIETY LEAGUE

Original【愛知県豊田市】現役の記者から学んで企業のSDGsを取材 「とよたSDGsこども記者」の参加者を募集

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capacity: approximately 30 people
  • Participation fee: free
  • Application period: Reiwa 8, July 14 (Tue.)–Aug. 19 (Wed.)

Companies mentioned:豊田市、株式会社中日新聞社

A restaurant-inspired chilled soup smoothie launches—2 products supervised by 8go go on sale at セブン‐イレブン

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2 chilled soup smoothie products
  • On sale July 28 (Tue.), 2026
  • About 2万2千 stores nationwide

Companies mentioned:株式会社PLUM KNOT、Innovative Kitchen 8go、株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、株式会社bacterico、東京建物株式会社、Gastronomy Innovation Campus Tokyo、株式会社シャトレーゼ、山形大学古川研究室、株式会社ファーメンステーション

“A comforting routine that gently cares for your hands” New items arrive from Tete hand cream, celebrating its 10th anniversary!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Size: 65g
  • Price: ¥880 (tax included)
  • Launching Aug. 3, 2026

Companies mentioned:インターコスメ株式会社、シーランドピューノ ハンド&ネイル テティ

営業ハック’s staffing-focused sales outsourcing service has surpassed 25 client companies! Strengthening its capabilities to deliver sales results

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Follow-up rate improved from the single digits to more than 15%

Companies mentioned:営業ハック、株式会社営業ハック

“9.2 Kira Daiya & Ishii Takeshi Double World Title Fight ‘THE KING’ Yuga Fujiki Pro’s 2nd Bout” Tickets on sale from noon on July 29 (Wed.)! Live-streamed exclusively on Lemino Premium

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • From noon on July 29 (Wed.), 2026
  • At Yokohama BUNTAI on Sept. 2 (Wed.), 2026
  • Arena seats: ¥50,000
  • Reserved A seats: ¥28,000
  • Reserved B seats: ¥17,000
  • Reserved C seats: ¥9,900
  • 1,540 yen per month (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社NTTドコモ、Lemino、d ticket、WBA、志成、大橋ボクシングジム、SECOND CAREER、OPBF、協栄、三迫

Expanding the scope of its diagnostic content production service to include interactive content such as “fortune slips, horoscopes and brain training”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Production possible in as little as 1 month
  • Prices start at ¥230,000

Companies mentioned:株式会社YONDE、株式会社BS日テレ、株式会社 Mizkan、株式会社JR東海エージェンシー

Toast with a refreshing mojito infused with Oita-grown kabosu! A rooftop bar arrives at the infinity pool atop a hotel overlooking Beppu Bay [AMANEK Beppu]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Through Sept. 26, 2026
  • Business hours: 17:00–22:00 (L.O. 21:30)
  • Number of guest rooms: 191
  • Opened: December 2021
  • Capital: 50 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社アマネク、アマネク別府ゆらり、SHIPS(シップス)

“Foldable, washable black formalwear” has surpassed 70 million yen in cumulative crowdfunding support, addressing concerns about changing body shape and garment care

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative units sold: 2,010
  • Average number of attendees per session: approximately 250
  • Regular price: ¥55,000 (tax included)
  • Express delivery: 35% off (July 31–Sept. 9), ¥35,750 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社東京ソワール、Makuake

【伊豆リトリート 熱川粋光】Spa treatments featuring fragrant spicebush and citrus from the Izu Peninsula to open August 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Signature treatment: 120 minutes, ¥39,600 (tax included)
  • Full-body treatment: 90 minutes, ¥30,800 (tax included)
  • Facial and half-body package: 90 minutes, ¥30,800 (tax included)
  • Hydro-cleanse facial treatment: 70 minutes, ¥26,400 (tax included)
  • Half-body treatment: 60 minutes, ¥22,000 (tax included)
  • Facial treatment: 60 minutes, ¥22,000 (tax included)
  • Booking period: July 28, 2026 (Tue.)–October 30 (Fri.)
  • Stay period: August 1, 2026 (Sat.)–October 27 (Tue.)
  • Original料金 :2名様1室利用時 1泊2食付き 1名様あたり 79,780円〜(税込)
  • Established: February 1, 2011

Companies mentioned:株式会社温故知新、伊豆リトリート 熱川粋光 by 温故知新

【Back in stock】100% light blocking and UV protection! QUICKCAMP caps and hats made with 東レ Summer Shield®

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Perceived temperature: -4°C or higher
  • 11 cm wide brim
  • Suggested retail price (tax included): ¥7,990
  • Suggested retail price (tax included): ¥5,990

Companies mentioned:株式会社YOCABITO、QUICKCAMP、東レ、オーロラ株式会社

Sports brand mgh launches its full lineup, announcing an exclusive early release at BEAMS HEART

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 39 styles in total
  • ¥8,000 or more including tax
  • First 80 people

Companies mentioned:mgh、mgh株式会社、株式会社ビームス、BEAMS HEART、ビームス、BEAMS NEWS、ららぽーとTOKYO-BAY

“AI is becoming a key member of the team”: 株式会社AIdollargame CEO to speak at the startup school of 東京ニュービジネス協議会 on AI's role in sales, accounting, article production and product development

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • AI adoption rate among small and medium-sized businesses: 20.4%
  • AI has conducted individual research for more than 300 companies and drafted and sent sales messages
  • We have published more than 40 articles on our company website

Companies mentioned:株式会社AIdollargame、東京ニュービジネス協議会、中小企業基盤整備機構

【Shibuya】Creating spaces for children during summer vacation through collaboration between the community and government: “Shibuya Summer Special 2026” to be held at 3 venues in the ward

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The initiative creates spaces for children based on 1,066 responses to the “Survey on Needs for Places for Children During Long School Holidays in Shibuya Ward*,” conducted among parents in 渋谷区 in 2025.
  • Approximately 70% of parents have had difficulty finding a place for their children during long school holidays
  • Approximately 90% said they would use such a place if one were nearby.

Companies mentioned:特定非営利活動法人 tannely、みんなの世界テーブル、ゆうから、渋谷区、渋谷区社会福祉協議会、株式会社渋谷サービス公社

Cold medicine brand ルル marks its 75th anniversary, launching brand communications under the message “Love for colds.”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A QUOカードPay gift card worth ¥3,000
  • Will be awarded to 75 winners by lottery
  • Can be taken from age 7
  • Tranexamic acid 750mg
  • Belladonna total alkaloids 0.6mg

Companies mentioned:第一三共ヘルスケア株式会社、ルル、ルルAプレミアム、QUOカードPay

Notice of the redesign of the insurance comparison site くらべる保険なび

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 28, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社LHL、くらべる保険なび

“2026 Unlimited Sports Festival” to be held July 25 (Sat.); Japanese records set in 2 events again this year! 8,400 people attend at ヤンマースタジアム長居

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 8,400 people attended

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人アンリミテッド事業推進協会、ハシダ技研工業株式会社、住友電設株式会社、株式会社GREEN、A-FRONT Inc.、株式会社シンデン、学校法人関西医療学園、関西医療学園専門学校、大阪西ライオンズクラブ、マグチグループ株式会社、株式会社ショウワコーポレーション、一般社団法人JPIA、公益財団法人大阪陸上競技協会、株式会社JTB、株式会社アワハウス、株式会社クレアヴィータ、株式会社SUNNY、シンク・ファンズ株式会社、株式会社テクリオ、株式会社BBANDSB&CO.、株式会社Black Panther、株式会社NECO Works、ASA Filims、竹中組、BIKIN.Pro、Universal Dance Festival、ONE TRIBE、一般社団法人日本保健福祉ネイリスト協会、一般社団法人日本モルック協会、一般社団法人メディ・ファ、大阪アニメ・声優&eスポーツ専門学校、放送芸術学院専門学校

Earth Technologyグループ launches full-scale development and training of next-generation talent, “Global Tech Advisors (GTA)”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:Earth Technologyグループ、Earth Technology株式会社、ETホールディングス株式会社

OSシネマズ and STAR Collection launch collaboration! Virtual singers affiliated with STAR Collection appear in new theater etiquette videos!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • りるを。(left) and VIKKii (right), singers with STAR Collection

Companies mentioned:OSシネマズ、オーエス・シネブラザーズ株式会社、STAR Collection、株式会社STAR Collection

【eトランク survey】Approximately 60% of self-storage facilities are accessible 24 hours a day, while approximately 20% have security cameras. Column published explaining security equipment and how to choose a safe facility

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 60%
  • About 20%

Companies mentioned:eトランク、株式会社e-portal

A new BMW hub opens in Shoto, Shibuya Ward.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 50 units available worldwide
  • Original日本国内唯一(※2)の1台
  • More than 100 special colors

Companies mentioned:株式会社モトーレン東都、BMWジャパン、Studie AG、株式会社ダイワグループ

Renewed attention following the release of the revival edition of “GTO”! 1 in 2.5 members of Gen Z say they rewatch “Heisei-era dramas”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The returning and new audience segments accounted for 41% of the total
  • An environment where people can watch “whenever they want” is driving renewed interest
  • 56% say they feel that recent Japanese TV dramas have fewer classic, fast-paced storylines
  • 63% cited “classic, fast-paced storylines” as a reason for rewatching Heisei-era dramas
  • 73% of respondents find depictions that are less common in the Reiwa era “interesting and fresh”
  • 60% cited “the characters’ direct expression of emotions” as a reason for rewatching or wanting to watch Heisei-era dramas
  • 82% said they feel there are fewer opportunities to watch and discuss the same dramas with friends and family
  • “Wanting to discuss the same work with someone” was a reason for rewatching Heisei-era dramas for 58% of respondents

Companies mentioned:Netflix、Amazon Prime Video、TVer、TBS、フジテレビ、日本テレビ、ReBear合同会社、aZリサーチ

Notice of the ORIZURU NEXT 2045 press conference

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • This year, 2026, marks the 10th anniversary of its opening
  • 2045, the 100th year after the end of the war
  • Observation deck admission: adults, 2200 yen
  • Paper crane offering fee: 100 yen

Companies mentioned:おりづるタワー株式会社、株式会社中本本店

日本TCS and EPS form strategic partnership to develop next-generation solutions for pharmacovigilance operations

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established a pharmacovigilance system in 2002
  • More than 100 clients
  • A total of 10,000 professional staff

Companies mentioned:日本TCS、EPS、イーピーエス株式会社、タタ・コンサルタンシー・サービシズ、TCS

IT infrastructure training course “Server Camp for Biz” launches AWS fundamentals course as e-learning

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Pricing: ¥220,000 (tax included)
  • Capital: 9,000,000 yen
  • Number of employees: 90

Companies mentioned:株式会社ビヨンド、AWS、厚生労働省、EDISONE、Appmill、WebSpeed、illuminAI

Second Harvest Japan obtains the 消費者庁 “Food Bank Certification”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • As of July 28, 2026
  • Implemented on April 1, 2026
  • For more than 20 years

Companies mentioned:認定NPO法人 セカンドハーベスト・ジャパン、消費者庁、日本フードバンク連盟

【Special invitation for media】What lies beyond “living a long life”? Surgeon who visited the world’s 5 major Blue Zones asks the question from Okinawa—Dr. Gosia to hold Japan’s first program in Okinawa and Tokyo

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The hotel 青と碧と白と沖縄 has just 3 rooms
  • It is known as one of the world’s “Blue Zones.”
  • Participation fee: 30,000 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:公益社団法人難病の子どもとその家族へ夢を、Hope & Wish、Dr. Gosia、マウゴジャタ・レゴツカ、青と碧と白と沖縄、Blue Zones、ハーヴァード・ヘルス・パブリッシング、ザ・ライブリー 東京麻布十番

Luxury platform MOLTS to launch second special auction in partnership with Yahoo!オークション on July 28

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting at 1 yen
  • More than 70 celebrities and collectors

Companies mentioned:LINE NEXT Inc.、LINEヤフー株式会社、MOLTS、Yahoo!オークション、株式会社ムーンフェイズ、株式会社BuySell Technologies、ROLEX、HERMÈS

【Buzzing on social media!】Tabletop calendar featuring the best-selling picture book “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” with more than 100,000 copies sold, set for release! “STAR WARS The Mandalorian and Grogu 2027 DESK CALENDAR”【Now available for preorder】

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The series has surpassed 3 million copies in cumulative circulation
  • List price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
  • Item weight: 95.2 g

Companies mentioned:株式会社実務教育出版、うさぎ出版、ジェフリー・ブラウン、とみなが あきこ

三井住友DSアセットマネジメント and neoAI revamp investment trust prospectus management operations for approximately 1,100 funds using AI

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 1,100 funds
  • Approximately 130 hours previously
  • 93.3%

Companies mentioned:三井住友DSアセットマネジメント、neoAI

【Kandoo Dainichi】A major look at the first-ever summer vacation event since opening! Packed with content blending learning and play, including “parent-child science experiments,” “science shows” and a “children’s festival.” A much-talked-about cotton candy vending machine is also making its debut!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 20,000 Kacchin
  • 16,000 Kacchin
  • Original1回 500円
  • More than 30 varieties
  • Children (ages 3 through junior high school) 2,150~3,950 yen
  • Adults (ages 16 and up) 1,500~2,000 yen
  • Seniors (ages 55 and up) 1,000 yen

Companies mentioned:イオンモール キッズドリーム合同会社、ロート製薬株式会社、親子Smile合同会社、DreamsComeTruers.Inc.

【Caregiving × AI】Cumulative municipal data reaches 900,000 records—SOIN’s predictive AI advances, taking evidence-based care management to a new level

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Training data has surpassed a cumulative total of 900,000 records across multiple information sources

Companies mentioned:株式会社シーディーアイ、CDI、SOIN

YOKAI JAPAN opens a Perfume Shop on Asakusa Tanuki Street—a new fragrance experience that lets you wear Japanese culture through scent

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: November 2023

Companies mentioned:YOKAI JAPAN、TAIMATSU株式会社、MUSASHI JAPAN

【Exhibitor Report】We exhibited at DX General EXPO 2026 Summer Tokyo!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3 days, from July 22 (Wednesday) to July 24 (Friday), 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社Stock、エバーリッジ株式会社、ナレカン

Original【参加者募集中】eスポーツ×ごみ拾いで徳島県を楽しくキレイに!『日本財団 eスポGOMI in 徳島 AG BASE』開催!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A cafe and large event space with capacity for up to 300 people
  • Original3名1チーム
  • Competition time (first half: 30 minutes; second half: 30 minutes)
  • September 20, 2026 (Sunday), 14:00–16:30
  • Registration opens at 13:30

Companies mentioned:株式会社Life Reversal Gaming.、一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟、横濱OneMM、徳島クリエイティブプロジェクト運営委員会、日本財団、NPO法人あろまぷらす、エフエムびざん、学校法人龍昇学園

【Integrated Reporting Conference】To be held August 26 (Wednesday) | IR support company leaders discuss the future of integrated reporting

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Aug. 26, 2026
  • Doors open at 14:30
  • Conference begins at 15:00
  • Conference ends at 18:00 (scheduled)
  • Reception 18:15–19:30
  • Registration deadline: August 25 (Tuesday), 18:00

Companies mentioned:株式会社リンクソシュール、株式会社エッジ・インターナショナル、株式会社ブレーンセンター

Toward security education where learners “explain in their own words.” TrapFeel launches “AI conversational learning”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Available starting July 17, 2026
  • Free for 1 month for up to 5 people

Companies mentioned:株式会社SCC、TrapFeel

“Fluffy dorayaki with Okinawa vanilla,” made with locally grown vanilla from Yomitan Village, Okinawa, goes on sale for a limited time starting August 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Suggested retail price including tax: 170 yen (205 yen in Okinawa only)

Companies mentioned:株式会社モンテール、読谷テロワール株式会社、沖縄県立球陽高等学校

【81 years since the atomic bombing】NHK Hiroshima summer special programs

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 81 years since the atomic bombing
  • 70 years since 日本被団協=日本原水爆被害者団体協議会 was founded
  • 30 years since the Atomic Bomb Dome was registered as a World Heritage Site
  • It is said that 20,000 of them returned to what is now South Korea
  • The 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis
  • During the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis
  • A report running to 600 pages

Companies mentioned:NHK、NHK広島放送局、日本被団協=日本原水爆被害者団体協議会、Juice=Juice、HIPPY、富田望生、X、NPT=核拡散防止条約、モートン・ハルペリン

トヨタ・モビリティ基金 selects innovators to lead social implementation in 3 cities under the Sustainable Cities Challenge

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total grants of US$9 million
  • 3-year period

Companies mentioned:トヨタ・モビリティ基金、Challenge Works、WRI、Civilized Cycles、ElectricFish Energy Inc.、Neology、CityData Inc.、The Urbanizer、VOGIC AI、Prameya Consulting Private Limited、BetterPoints Ltd、Factual Consulting SL

株式会社元希 begins accepting applications for AI-powered EC business improvement support, offering hands-on services backed by a track record of supporting more than 100 companies

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Monthly sales of approximately 20 million yen
  • Sales increase of approximately 80 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社元希、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、Amazon、StockSun株式会社、StockSunサロン

The “SupoGOMI Koshien 2026 Osaka Prefecture Tournament” was held. The 大阪府立岬高校 team “つつばやし” prevailed in a fierce contest! A total of 95 people took part, collecting 81.84 kg of litter!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The total weight of litter collected was 10.27 kg
  • The litter collected weighed 11.06 kg

Companies mentioned:一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟、株式会社サンテレビジョン、大阪府教育委員会、日本財団、一般社団法人海と日本プロジェクトinひょうご「Seæ Care Action」、大阪府立岬高校、大阪府立金岡高校、大阪府立水都国際高校、大阪府立茨木西高校

Ridgelinez launches “AI-Era CX Diagnosis/Design Service” to help improve customer acquisition in the AI era

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The service starts today (July 28, 2026).

Companies mentioned:Ridgelinez株式会社、ChatGPT、Gemini、Perplexity

【Limited-time offer】Save on travel between Kushiro Airport and downtown Kushiro and the Akan area with my route♪ A discount campaign offering up to 200 yen off “Kushiro Airport Shuttle Bus” tickets starts August 3!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Campaign price: 1,000 yen (200 yen discount)
  • Campaign price: 400 yen (200 yen discount)

Companies mentioned:トヨタファイナンシャルサービス株式会社、阿寒バス株式会社

ヤマモリ株式会社 announces the launch of “Kisoji Sesame Ponzu”—Kisoji’s signature sesame sauce and ponzu blended using the chef’s secret golden ratio

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Net contents
  • Suggested retail price
  • 126 locations nationwide

Companies mentioned:ヤマモリ株式会社、株式会社木曽路

Upcycled brand NEWSED launches its new “Re:acrylic Pokkoshi Keychain” on Saturday, August 1, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Retail price: ¥1,320 (tax included)
  • To date, 25 “pokkoshi” friends have appeared.
  • This product comes in 16 varieties.

Companies mentioned:NEWSED、株式会社ケンエレファント、むにゅ

Air conditioner cleaning surges in regional areas: more than 2 times year over year in Hokkaido and Nagano, 1.71 times in Shikoku

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Hokkaido (2.08 times)
  • Nagano (2.02 times)
  • Shikoku (1.71 times)
  • Kyushu (1.70 times)
  • 1.68 times year over year
  • Cleaning: 1.93 times
  • Northern Japan: +3.4°C
  • Eastern Japan: +2.3°C
  • Western Japan: +1.7°C
  • Hokkaido: +3.7°C
  • Approximately 63,000 cases in total

Companies mentioned:株式会社ミツモア、気象庁、札幌管区気象台

Key components that enhance spiciness and sustain umami in “aged koji powder,” a rich-flavor seasoning made using a proprietary process, identified—joint research with お茶の水女子大学 published in an international academic journal

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 17, 2026
  • Launched as a commercial product in 2022
  • 3 important findings

Companies mentioned:ハナマルキ株式会社、お茶の水女子大学

A spectacular highland retreat to forget the hot summer! “Hakuba Morikaze Picnic” plan launches at Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort, at an elevation of approximately 1,289 m!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Elevation: approximately 1,289 m
  • Original1名3,000円
  • Approximately 2.02 million cases

Companies mentioned:株式会社岩岳リゾート、日本スキー場開発株式会社

ミルボン, Rohto Pharmaceutical and 魚と子どものネットワーク hold the 4th “Water Quality Survey and Waterside Nature Observation Event”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 109 people took part
  • Pure water recovery rate improved by 20%
  • Annual use of pure water in manufacturing reduced by approximately 2,000 m³ compared with 2021
  • Capital: 2 billion yen
  • Sales: 52.8 billion yen (consolidated)※
  • Employees: 1,237 (consolidated)※

Companies mentioned:株式会社ミルボン、ロート製薬株式会社、魚と子どものネットワーク

“Proposal document template” released free of charge to support improvements in the quality of sales proposals

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting Monday, July 27, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社ルミッション

ローグウィズデッド surpasses 2 million downloads. “NEXT JOURNEY” launches ahead of 2027

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Surpasses 2 million downloads worldwide
  • More than 20,000 diamonds in total

Companies mentioned:株式会社room6、ローグウィズデッド

NOK continues its sponsorship of the 2026 Student Formula Japan competition, supporting young engineers who will lead the next generation of manufacturing

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 300 products
  • 7 university Formula teams
  • Student Formula Japan 2026
  • Held since 2008
  • For the 19th time

Companies mentioned:NOK株式会社、公益社団法人 自動車技術会

Helping people avoid the stress of memorial portraits: The future of memorial portraits and funeral services

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 500,000 memorial portraits retouched annually
  • Approximately 3,300 funeral halls nationwide
  • Original資本金 :4.9 億円

Companies mentioned:株式会社アスカネット、遺影写真アカデミー

Colorful, playful lip products: 2 new “Gloss Type” shades and 4 new shades in the fresh-textured “Dewy Type” join the lineup!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 6 new shades
  • Tax included: 1,980 yen each
  • August 4, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社 マリークヮント コスメチックス、マリー・クワント

“2026 AUTUMN COLOURS,” evoking a fantastical autumn scene with seasonal depth and a soft glow, launches in limited quantities

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Tax included: 1,650 yen each (1,500 yen before tax)
  • Tax included: 3,520 yen each (3,200 yen before tax)
  • Tax included: 3,080 yen (2,800 yen before tax)
  • Tax included: 1,100 yen (1,000 yen before tax)

Companies mentioned:株式会社 マリークヮント コスメチックス、マリークワント

Give your look a sleeker profile! Customize freely to your preferred outer barrel length. The “Slim Outer Barrel Piece,” designed with a φ17.5 profile, goes on sale July 31, 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Diameter φ17.5mm
  • Price: 3,500 yen (before tax)
  • Diameter φ19mm

Companies mentioned:有限会社ライラクス、東京マルイ、SIG SAUER、KRYTAC、KRISS USA、MECHANIX WEAR、LANCER TACTICAL、MAGPUL、MIDWEST INDUSTRIES、HKarmy

Enito Group, which oversees operations for “with” and “Omiai,” on marriage through dating apps: Parents’ honest views, 2023→2026. Parents care more about “a serious relationship” than “what people will think”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Dating app” was the most common way people who married in the past 5 years met, at 25.1%
  • 72.1% of the parent generation approve of marriages that began on dating apps
  • Among parents whose children married through dating apps, 70.9% said they would “celebrate”
  • The biggest concern for the parents of those involved was “whether the relationship was serious” (41.8%)
  • 9.8% cited “what people will think”
  • 64.5% tell their parents how they met
  • 83.0% of parents reacted positively
  • When asked what they would do if they married through a dating app, 63.1% said they would tell their parents
  • 74.2% said, “I think my parents would celebrate”

Companies mentioned:株式会社エニトグループ、こども家庭庁、株式会社Omiai、株式会社ジャストシステム

More freedom than ever to “stay protected” and “stay cool.” A front-opening fan-equipped UV-protective garment with an upgraded 3-way design that lets you use the jacket and hood separately

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Priced at 77,000 yen (tax included)
  • Shipments will begin sequentially from the end of July 2026
  • UV protection rate: 99.99% for the garment
  • 99.6% for the vinyl section of the face guard

Companies mentioned:株式会社ピーカブー、EPOCHAL(エポカル)

TD SYNNEX begins domestic distribution in Japan of the “INMO GO 3” AI/AR smart glasses

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Lightweight body weighing approximately 58g
  • Real-time translation in 98 or more languages
  • 100 countries around the world
  • 1,500 partner manufacturers
  • 270mAh
  • Charging case capacity: 1,000mAh

Companies mentioned:TD SYNNEX株式会社、INMO XR、ChatGPT、Gemini、HERE Maps

Announcement: AISIN Com Center and DENSO Gallery collaboration event

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2026年8月1日(土)から9月5日(土)まで

Companies mentioned:株式会社アイシン、株式会社デンソー

Special feature page on eel promotion in Shibushi City now online! Community-wide initiatives also planned for the Day of the Ox

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 40% of prefectural production
  • 山田水産 Kirishima Spring Water Eel, 2 fish
  • Original1尾140g以上
  • Grilled eel, Meisui Jiman, premium grade, 5 fish
  • At least 950g total
  • Original1尾190g以上
  • Yanagisawa Eel: grilled Ryusui Sakura Eel, 5 fish total
  • 600g total
  • 伊崎田 Grilled Eel, Extra Large, 5 fish

Companies mentioned:山田水産、鹿児島鰻、柳沢養鰻、伊崎田

Original“推しの誕生日”や“大切な記念日”を持ち歩ける世界で一つだけのアイテム『Acryl Tag Plate 365』POPUPショップが登場!2026年8月1日(土)から8月31日(月)の期間限定オープン

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ■Acryl Tag Plate 365 / 1,870 yen each
  • ■Ri-Acryl Pokkoshi Keychain / 1,320 yen each

Companies mentioned:横浜赤レンガ倉庫、NEWSED、株式会社ケンエレファント

Record microscopic discoveries on the spot. Observe and photograph with one device. The “Digital Microscope S1000” launches Tuesday, August 4

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • LCD digital microscope with 50–1000x magnification
  • Weighs just 446g

Companies mentioned:株式会社ビクセン

GLOBIS 学び放題 launches “AI Literacy Grade,” a new learning path to promote corporate AI adoption, supporting organization-wide use of AI through a 4-level learning framework tailored to proficiency

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 496 courses related to AI and Technovate*2 are currently available
  • 4,900 courses covering the systematic knowledge needed for business
  • More than 20,800 videos
  • The cumulative number of learner IDs has grown to approximately 1.5 million or more
  • Original動画は1本あたり3分程度で構成

Companies mentioned:株式会社グロービス、GLOBIS 学び放題、グロービス・コーポレート・エデュケーション、グロービス・デジタル・プラットフォーム、グロービス・キャピタル・パートナーズ、一般社団法人G1、一般財団法人KIBOW、株式会社茨城ロボッツ・スポーツエンターテインメント、株式会社LuckyFM茨城放送

Make learning about heatstroke prevention fun at the height of summer! “Heatstroke Prevention Voice Call Project 2026 at ウエルコミ” to feature a screening of a collaboration video between はたらく細胞 and ポカリスエット

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ポカリスエット Ice Slurry will be given to the first 30 people

Companies mentioned:市原市、ウエルシア薬局、いちはら市民活動協議会、大塚製薬株式会社、ポカリスエット、はたらく細胞

Original【就活の自己分析を”生成AIで漫画化”】佐賀大学と木村情報技術、産学連携授業の公開発表会を実施

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 13 third-year students took part
  • Held over 15 sessions
  • n=17
  • “Stay” … 17 people (100%)
  • “Would like to send” … 5 people (29.4%)
  • “Neither” … 12 people (70.6%)
  • “Interested” or “somewhat interested” … 14 people (82.4%)
  • “Not at the moment” … 3 people (17.6%)

Companies mentioned:佐賀大学、木村情報技術株式会社、MOOTOON STUDIO

[Get an original clear bookmark!] Embark on a new book adventure that sparks curiosity. Summer Disney Book Fair running through September 30

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A picture book information site used by 20 million people a year
  • Offer limited to the first 100 people
  • Available through September 30, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社絵本ナビ、丸善ジュンク堂書店、学研、小学館、宝島社、KADOKAWA、JTBパブリッシング、新興出版社、実務教育出版、Just Play, LLC、Lucasfilm Ltd.

[Developed by textile experts] A cooler that stands up to extreme heat, featuring 6-sided construction with Radi-Cool radiative-cooling material and Y-Warm high-insulation material!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Keeps items cool for up to 48 hours
  • 1 mm thick
  • More than 10,000 nanoscale insulating spaces

Companies mentioned:モリリン株式会社、Y-Warm Technologies Co., Ltd.、ラディクールジャパン

AI CROSS cuts document preparation work by 85% through generative AI support for real estate company Ascot

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cuts document preparation work by approximately 85% (from 5 days to 6 hours)
  • 92.3% of participants said in a survey that the results “exceeded expectations”
  • Average satisfaction score: 4.7 out of 5
  • On an annualized basis, this is estimated to amount to approximately 1,560–2,420+ hours for 13 participants

Companies mentioned:AI CROSS株式会社、株式会社アスコット、アスコット・キャピタル株式会社、大東建託株式会社

New IH rice cooker (NV-KA series) launched

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • On sale from September 1, 2026
  • “Moist and glossy keep-warm” keeps rice delicious for 30 hours
  • Approximately 2.3 times the amount of eluted reducing sugars

Companies mentioned:象印マホービン株式会社、株式会社プライムポリマー

[WebX2026 event report] Web3 leaders from 92 countries and regions gathered in Tokyo

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Attendance: 13,641
  • 233 speakers
  • 134 sponsors
  • More than 3,800 participating companies
  • More than 70 side events

Companies mentioned:株式会社CoinPost、一般社団法人WebX実行委員会、null²

The second offering following “AI MONBAN”! Launch of an “AI Application Vulnerability Assessment Service” combining world-class AI Red Teaming with expertise in web security

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Available from July 28, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社サイバーセキュリティクラウド、Konoe Intelligence 株式会社

Packaging revamped with the new product brand logo: “DyDo Leaf Tea” relaunched

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Made with 100% sencha green tea from Shizuoka Prefecture
  • Made with Uji matcha

Companies mentioned:ダイドードリンコ株式会社、DyDoグループ

Packaging revamped with the new product brand logo: “DyDo Delicious Barley Tea” relaunched

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Made with 50% domestically grown six-row barley

Companies mentioned:ダイドードリンコ株式会社、DyDoグループ

Packaging revamped with the new product brand logo: “DyDo Jasmine Tea” relaunched

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 4 varieties of premium tea leaves
  • 100% used
  • Autumn and winter 2026
  • Aug. 31

Companies mentioned:ダイドードリンコ株式会社、DyDoグループ

Packaging revamped with the new product brand logo: “DyDo Blend Coffee Original” relaunched

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Since its launch in 1975
  • 51 years of being loved by customers
  • New products for fall and winter 2026

Companies mentioned:ダイドードリンコ株式会社、DyDoグループ

Packaging revamped with the new product brand logo: “DyDo Zeppei Slightly Sweet,” “DyDo Zeppei Black” and “DyDo Zeppei Café au Lait” relaunched

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Autumn and winter 2026
  • On sale from August 31 (Monday)

Companies mentioned:ダイドードリンコ株式会社、DyDoグループ

Packaging revamped with the new product brand logo: “DyDo Delicious Natural Water of Japan” relaunched

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • New products for fall and winter 2026
  • On sale from August 31 (Monday)
  • 500 ml PET bottle
  • 280 ml PET bottle

Companies mentioned:ダイドードリンコ株式会社、DyDoグループ

DyDo Drinco completely revamps its product brands for the first time since its founding, evolving from a “beverage SPA model” to a “co-creation SPA model”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A nationwide network of approximately 260,000 vending machines
  • [Priority installation areas (200 machines in total)]
  • Tokyo (around Shibuya, Shinjuku, Toshima and Minato wards): 120 machines
  • Osaka (around Kita, Chuo and Nishi wards in Osaka City): 70 machines
  • Aichi (around Nakamura Ward, Nagoya): 10 machines

Companies mentioned:ダイドードリンコ株式会社、DyDoグループ

[A summer vacation event for parents and children] NYNY hair salon turns into a theme park for 1 day only, with cosplay hairdressers welcoming visitors; games and a balloon show also on offer

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Operates approximately 380 hair salon locations
  • Kids’ haircuts, normally priced at 3,850 yen (tax included)
  • Offered for 500 yen (tax included)
  • Monday, August 3, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社アルテジェネシス、株式会社ニューヨーク・ニューヨーク、NYNY Mothers

Escape the intense heat and enjoy a comfortable summer trip — As travelers’ demand for “cool destinations” grows, here are recommended highland resorts in eastern Japan for this summer

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 48% of Japanese travelers said they had canceled a trip because their destination was too hot at the time they had planned to visit
  • 62% feel that extreme weather is a source of stress when booking trips
  • 55% feel that unpredictable weather makes it harder to decide when to travel
  • About half of Japanese travelers (49%) are planning to travel during the off-season
  • 15% said they plan to “visit a cooler destination”
  • 32,500 respondents from 35 countries and regions worldwide

Companies mentioned:Booking.com、Booking Holdings Inc.

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