AI News 180m Report

2026-07-28 12:00–15:00 JST

732 received, 732 listed, 6 sources ・ Page 4 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)

OriginalALT派遣のハートコーポレイション、ICTを融合させた英語授業づくり『オンライン・ブレンディッド授業(OBL)』を国際学会で発表――対面×オンラインで英語発話機会を拡大

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • For a class of 35 students

Companies mentioned:ハートコーポレイション、ソシオークホールディングス株式会社

[Limited-time offer] Francfranc handheld fans make their first appearance in “in-station vending machines”! A new way to beat the intense heat on the go, available inside Osaka Metro stations

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Available for a limited time from August 3, 2026 (Monday) to September 2, 2026 (Wednesday)
  • Available at 4 locations inside Osaka Metro stations, including Namba Station
  • Price: from 2,680 yen
  • Price: from 2,980 yen
  • [Price] 480 yen
  • Price: ¥3,300
  • 46 cm long and can be worn around the neck
  • Slim design, just 26 mm thick
  • Skin temperature stays 3°C lower for 1 hour than before application

Companies mentioned:Francfranc、Osaka Metro、花王、ビオレ

Announcement of increased Gold Partner agreement with 株式会社TERRA

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 20 ha of organic farming
  • From June 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社TERRA、株式会社フットボールクラブ水戸ホーリーホック

Book “Kabuki in a Nutshell: What the Earphone Guide Teaches You” to go on sale July 28 (Tuesday)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
  • Pages: 200
  • ISBN: 9784800594594

Companies mentioned:株式会社日本能率協会マネジメントセンター、株式会社イヤホンガイド

Explore the worlds of Scandinavia and stories with greater ease: digital map service launches for メッツァビレッジ and ムーミンバレーパーク

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting today, July 28, 2026 (Tuesday)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ムーミン物語、メッツァビレッジ、ムーミンバレーパーク

Original新発想ヘアミルク登場!「浸透型ペプチド*1」配合の洗い流さないトリートメント『ボズレー 深層補修ヘアミルク』発売

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 50 years of research
  • 50 mL, 3,278 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ネイチャーラボ、ボズレー、ボズレー社

Limited-time “Zf Premium Exterior Free Replacement Campaign”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The replacement service for the Premium Exterior, normally priced at 6,600 yen (tax included), will be offered free of charge
  • Shipping costs for sending in the product (Nikon Pickup Service), 3,850 yen (tax included), will be charged separately

Companies mentioned:株式会社ニコンイメージングジャパン、株式会社ニコン

Original【2026年版】BtoB経営者に聞く「リード獲得」実態調査「量」は34.7%・「質」は37.6%が“理想通りに獲得できていない”と回答

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 39.6% cited “improving the speed and volume of initiatives”
  • “Addressing labor shortages and a lack of internal resources” (32.7%)

Companies mentioned:株式会社IDEATECH、リサピー®︎

[At Home survey] Price trends for pre-owned condominiums in the Tokyo metropolitan area (June 2026)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original首都圏の中古マンション1戸あたり平均価格は5,843万円
  • Prices rose for the 23rd consecutive month both month over month and year over year
  • In Tokyo’s 23 wards, the month-over-month increase over the past 2 months was +0.8%
  • Year over year, prices rose in all areas for the 14th consecutive month

Companies mentioned:アットホーム株式会社、アットホームラボ株式会社

[At Home survey] Price trends for newly built detached houses in the Tokyo metropolitan area (June 2026)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The average price of a newly built detached house in the Tokyo metropolitan area was 51.39 million yen
  • Up 1.2% month over month
  • Up 6.8% year over year
  • Original東京23区の平均価格は初の9,000万円台

Companies mentioned:アットホーム株式会社、アットホームラボ株式会社

Original森永エンゼルミュージアム MORIUM(モリウム)&鶴見工場「夏休み鶴見工場親子探検プログラム」8月27日(木)開催 7月28日(火)応募開始

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 120 people in total
  • Original鶴見工場の敷地面積は、88,000㎡
  • “MORIUM Hi-Chew <Grape>” and “MORIUM Hi-Chew <Strawberry>”: 1,160 yen each (tax included)
  • “Kyoro-chan Imabari Hand Towels”: 3 types, 1,300 yen each (tax included)

Companies mentioned:森永製菓株式会社、森永エンゼルミュージアム MORIUM、モリウム、鶴見工場

Original「名作絵本のクッキー缶セレクション by Cake.jp」7月29日(水)よりCoCoLo新潟にて開催!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 21 days
  • Price: ¥3,564 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥980 (tax included)
  • 2 million members
  • More than 1,700 participating stores
  • 8,000 types in the lineup

Companies mentioned:株式会社Cake.jp、CoCoLo新潟、JR東日本東京駅構内 グランスタ東京、株式会社Suikosha、ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ライセンシング LLC

Results announced for the 18th “Survey on Attitudes Toward Real Estate Investment” for fiscal 2026 by Nomucom Pro, a real estate site for investment and business use

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Rise” was the most common response at 42.1%
  • 93.6% think “interest rates will rise”
  • Number of members: approximately 28,000
  • Valid responses: 140 people
  • 77.8% said “interest rates have risen”
  • 51.1% said “the required share of personal funds has increased”
  • 37.8% said “it has become harder to obtain full financing”
  • 46.4% said “it has not affected my investment decisions”
  • 30.7% said “I have become more rigorous about yields and pricing”
  • 24.3% said “I have postponed new investments”

Companies mentioned:野村不動産ソリューションズ株式会社、野村の仲介プラス

An advance exclusive launch of mgh, with 本田圭佑 serving as vision director, at BEAMS HEART stores

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ¥8,000 or more including tax

Companies mentioned:株式会社ビームス、mgh、BEAMS HEART、本田圭佑

[Limited to 3 Tokai prefectures] A product created with students from 岐阜県立岐阜商業高校 is here! “Gifu × Taste of Youth Fair” starts July 31 (Friday)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 6 items will be offered
  • The event starts July 31 (Friday)
  • Price: ¥200 (¥216 including tax)
  • Price: ¥298 (¥321.84 including tax)
  • Price: ¥168 (¥181.44 including tax)
  • Price: 698 yen (753.84 yen including tax)
  • Price: 560 yen (604.80 yen including tax)
  • Price: 278 yen (300.24 yen including tax)

Companies mentioned:株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、岐阜県立岐阜商業高校

“CLIP STUDIO PAINT” expands language support for global webcomic distribution through collaboration with WEBTOON Entertainment

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 7 languages: Spanish, French, Indonesian, Thai, Chinese (Traditional), and German, in addition to English
  • Original全世界で6,000万人以上
  • Monthly active users (MAU): approximately 145 million

Companies mentioned:CLIP STUDIO PAINT、WEBTOON Entertainment、WEBTOON CANVAS、Netflix、Prime Video、Crunchyroll、Warner Bros. Animation、Discord、HYBE、Duolingo、Wattpad、WEBTOON Productions、Studio N、Studio LICO、WEBTOON Unscrolled、LINEマンガ、eBookJapan、株式会社セルシス

Nearly half of people spend more time watching TV at their family home! TV sparks family conversations—more than 60% say that the TV playing in the background got family conversations going—[Survey on Spending Time and Watching TV During Obon Visits to Family Homes]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 62.3% said they plan to “spend a relaxing time at home”
  • The figure was 47.9%, showing that nearly half of people spend more time watching TV when they return to their family home
  • The figure reached 62.4%
  • “Parents” was the most common answer at 63.3%
  • The figure reached 63.3%
  • The figure was 29.3%
  • The figure reached nearly half, at 45.0% among people in their 20s
  • The figure was 45.6%
  • The figure reached 48.5%

Companies mentioned:パナソニック株式会社、楽天インサイト株式会社

Original魅力がここに!「やよい軒」全国の店長が選んだ、『鶏せせりともも肉の柚子胡椒炒め定食』おすすめポイント!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 376 やよい軒 stores nationwide
  • Compare the savory flavors and textures: Chicken Seseri and Thigh Meat Stir-Fry with Yuzu Pepper Set Meal, 1,090 yen
  • Compare the savory flavors and textures: Chicken Seseri and Thigh Meat Stir-Fry with Yuzu Pepper Set Meal [2 times the meat], 1,690 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社プレナス、やよい軒、X、Instagram、LINE、Uber Eats

[Latest announcement for 2026] Top 10 Nagoya stations with rising rents for single-person households

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Year-on-year increase※1
  • 2025 rent converted to 25 square meters (yen)※2
  • 2026 rent converted to 25 square meters (yen)※2
  • Difference in amount (yen)※3

Companies mentioned:大東建託パートナーズ株式会社、いい部屋ネット

Original【ロフト】今秋、2026年10月オープン!「イオンモールナゴヤドーム前ロフト」

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original売場面積は約166坪(約549㎡)
  • Approximately 13,600 types of products in total
  • Beauty and health goods (5,000 varieties)
  • Stationery and miscellaneous goods (6,400 types)
  • Variety goods (1,800 types)
  • Household goods (400 types)
  • Number of tenants: 161 stores (as of July 28, 2026)
  • 187 domestic stores (160 directly operated / 27 franchises)
  • 6 overseas stores (3 directly operated/3 franchised)
  • Number of Loft app members: 9.86 million (as of the end of June 2026)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ロフト、イオンモールナゴヤドーム前

Original朝日新聞社 メディア事業部門 新広告事業コンセプト「Mixed Media Communications」を発表

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The media business division held a “product briefing” for advertising company representatives on July 22, 2026 (Wednesday)
  • Reports will quantify the value of newspaper advertising using digital advertising's common metrics, such as “impressions (imp),” “CPM,” “reach,” and “estimated contact rate” (rollout to begin sequentially from July 2026)

Companies mentioned:株式会社朝日新聞社、朝日新聞社

“Come, let’s begin our war (date).” To mark the 12th anniversary of “Date A Live,” 12 spirits are being made into prize figures based on newly drawn illustrations!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Date A Live” marked its 12th anniversary in 2025
  • Approximately 20 cm tall
  • Approximately 21 cm tall
  • Height: approximately 25.0 cm
  • Height: approximately 22.6 cm
  • Height: approximately 29.0 cm
  • Height: approximately 29.5 cm

Companies mentioned:フリュー株式会社、KADOKAWA、「デート・ア・ライブⅤ」製作委員会

“JJ 50th Anniversary Special POP-UP Store,” featuring a collaboration with サンリオキャラクターズ, to be held in Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 12 items
  • Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.)
  • Sunday, August 16
  • 10:00
  • 21:00
  • 0197‐63‐7898
  • 03-5395-8164

Companies mentioned:サンリオキャラクターズ、JJ、アメリカンパラダイス、株式会社光文社

New features added to Mynavi TalentBase

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 1,700 occupations
  • Approximately 20,000 skill profiles

Companies mentioned:株式会社マイナビ、株式会社プラスアルファ・コンサルティング

JOYSOUND announces its spring anime theme song karaoke rankings! Yorushika's “Abuku,” the opening theme of “LIAR GAME,” takes the top spot! “転生したらスライムだった件 第4期” leads in viewership!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Abuku,” the opening theme of the TV anime “LIAR GAME,” by Yorushika
  • Original『転生したらスライムだった件 第4期』
  • Original『転生したらスライムだった件 第4期』が突出する結果
  • It leads “Dr.STONE SCIENCE FUTURE 第3クール” by a wide margin
  • Original『日本三國』
  • Original『黄泉のツガイ』
  • Original『氷の城壁』

Companies mentioned:USEN&U-NEXT GROUP、株式会社エクシング、GEM Partners株式会社、JOYSOUND

About 80% of people with no matchmaking experience said they think it is “tiring” or “seems like a lot of work.” About 56% want to proceed with support from a professional

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 88.2% said they have “no experience with matchmaking”
  • A combined 79.8% said they think matchmaking is “tiring” or “seems like a lot of work”
  • The most common answer was “It seems expensive,” at 57.4%
  • The most common answer was “When I can't seem to meet someone suitable,” at 54.2%
  • 55.8% said “I would feel more comfortable proceeding with support from a professional”
  • The most common answer was “a plan that can be used while keeping costs down,” at 29.2%

Companies mentioned:株式会社NEXER Group、結婚相談所『結マリッジパートナー』、結マリッジパートナー

A dessert buffet featuring the 3 major fruits of summer—melon, mango and peach—opens!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • It will run for a limited 1-month period, from Aug. 1, 2026 (Saturday) through Aug. 31 (Monday).
  • 11:30~/ 12:00~/ 13:30~/ 14:00~
  • ※Each session is 90 minutes.
  • Adults: ¥7,500 and up on weekdays / ¥9,000 and up on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
  • Children: ¥4,2

Companies mentioned:ホテルニューオータニ、株式会社ニュー・オータニ

[松坂屋名古屋店] First major exhibition: “The World of Masamune Shirow: ‘Ghost in the Shell’ and the Path of Creation” opens!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • General admission (elementary school students and older): 1,500 yen
  • Admission ticket with merchandise: 4,000 yen
  • Ghost in the Shell poster: Motoko & Fuchikoma, 1,100 yen including tax

Companies mentioned:松坂屋名古屋店、講談社、パルコ、大丸松坂屋百貨店、BVコミュニケーションズ、青心社、世田谷文学館

A seminar titled “Revised Equal Pay for Equal Work and Practical Responses for Non-Regular Employees,” led by Hirokazu Sato, managing partner and certified senior labor and social security attorney at HRプラス社会保険労務士法人, will be held on Sept. 15, 2026 (Tuesday)!!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Non-regular employees account for approximately 40% of the labor force.
  • An information service that organizes approximately 500 events annually

Companies mentioned:HRプラス社会保険労務士法人、新社会システム総合研究所

Gammoth returns to “Monster Hunter Puzzles: Felyne Isles”! The event “[Revival] Unshakable Mountain God <Those Who Aim for the Summit>” is underway!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Season Ticket” (¥760 including tax)
  • Original2026年7月28日(火)11:00より
  • 11:00 a.m. on Aug. 7, 2026 (Friday)

Companies mentioned:株式会社カプコン、CAPCOM

カプコンTV!! will bring you an expanded, 2-part edition starting at 6 p.m. on July 29 (Wednesday)! You’ll also have a chance to win fabulous prizes!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting at 6 p.m., Part 1 will feature the live-streamed program “カプコンTVチャレンジ‼,” where participants take on gameplay challenges across a range of titles!
  • Starting at 7 p.m., Part 2 will feature a special challenge in which the program’s regular cast answers questions about various カプコン titles!
  • Don’t miss your chance to win fabulous prizes, with up to 7 winners!
  • Scheduled for release on Sept. 4 (Friday) for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows, Steam, Epic Games Store and Nintendo Switch 2; now available for preorder.

Companies mentioned:カプコン、CAPCOM CREATORS JP

“How do you take an exam on a computer?” An event featuring a venue tour and course information session will answer questions about the bookkeeping CBT exam.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 200,000 people in fiscal 2021
  • Approximately 270,000 people in fiscal 2025
  • No. 1 in sales for 22 consecutive years

Companies mentioned:TAC株式会社、日本商工会議所、TAC出版、早稲田経営出版

A wide variety of sake from across Japan gathers in Kyoto for “Shuen LIQUOR FESTIVAL 2026,” to be held on Oct. 7, 2026 (Wednesday).

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Operates a nationwide chain of liquor stores with 207 locations
  • Advance ticket: ¥2,500 (tax included)
  • Same-day ticket: ¥3,000 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社リカーマウンテン、長濱蒸溜所、株式会社リカマンプロ

[Exhibiting at the JAPAN Drugstore Show] From dieting and women’s wellness to dogs’ gut health! Five test kits, including “Geneticist Doctor” and “Equuro Doctor,” that can be tried at home will be on display.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original開催期間:2026年7月31日(金)~8月2日(日) 10:00~17:00
  • Exhibition booth: Tokyo Big Sight, East Exhibition Hall, Healthcare Zone / Booth No. 2-062
  • Capital: ¥10 million

Companies mentioned:キャンピングカー株式会社、一般社団法人日本チェーンドラッグストア協会、オールジャパンドラッグ株式会社、株式会社ニッド・日本ドラッグチェーン会

[Selected] Advancing sustainable rice farming with community participation through cutting-edge technology

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • PwC財団 grant program starting in July 2026
  • Established in October 2025

Companies mentioned:ineRobo株式会社、PwC財団、Revitalize、VoyageBright合同会社

The Youth Red Cross Leadership Training Center (LTC) will be held.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capacity: 30 people
  • [3 days, 2 nights]
  • [3 nights, 4 days]

Companies mentioned:日本赤十字社神奈川県支部、神奈川県青少年赤十字指導者協議会、神奈川県教育委員会、横浜市教育委員会、川崎市教育委員会、相模原市教育委員会

GhostDrift数理研究所 and オンザリンクス complete the first machine-verification PoC for the pharmaceutical cold chain and release the code—expanding the joint implementation results into an “AI Assurance Protocol” originating in Hiroshima and Japan

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 20 invalid patterns, including stringified bool values, NaN, negative numbers and reversed timestamps, are rejected before evaluation.

Companies mentioned:GhostDrift数理研究所、オンザリンクス、広島AIアシュアランス協議会

[Report: 687 gather for Catan!] Highlights video released from Japan’s largest “Catan Japan Championship Kanto Regional Tournament”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 687 Catan players participated (752 tickets sold)!
  • 48% were first-time participants!
  • ※17 participants were granted eligibility for the final tournament (Aug. 2 in Tokyo).
  • 48 players who advanced through the competition from all 8 regions, with a total of 1,532 participants,
  • An astonishing cumulative total of more than 45 million units sold

Companies mentioned:株式会社ジーピー、ドイツ連邦共和国大使館、東京都高等学校ボードゲーム連盟、株式会社NSグループ、ジェリージェリーカフェ

[福岡大学] An exchange student farewell party was held.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 93 universities and 1 institution from 24 countries and regions
  • 28 exchange students

Companies mentioned:福岡大学

Control 3 devices with a foldable, slim mouse just 6.5mm thick: “GoFold” launches on Makuake at 11 a.m. on Aug. 5 (Wednesday). Register now for up to 40% off!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Just 6.5 mm thin
  • Approximately 36 g
  • Up to 3 devices
  • Up to approximately 50 hours
  • Up to 40% OFF

Companies mentioned:株式会社RT、Makuake

“Building an open and fair society”: bitbank announces the launch of its corporate website and the redesign of its recruitment website.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Thanks to you, we’ve ranked No. 1 in Oricon customer satisfaction® for 3 consecutive years.

Companies mentioned:ビットバンク株式会社、bitbank、ビットバンクプラス、bitbank Prime

[Limited to 3 groups] Marketing support service “コンサる” offers half off the first 3 months in a pre-Obon summer sale through Aug. 14.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • First 3 companies
  • ¥75,000 per month
  • ¥150,000 per month
  • Through Aug. 14, 2026 (Friday)

Companies mentioned:株式会社Utamaro、コンサる

[Aug. 21 in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture] “Commons Connect Ishikawa,” a collaborative meeting to turn local challenges into business opportunities, will bring government, businesses and producers together in Kanazawa to discuss local resources, food, tourism and market development.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • August 21, 2026 (Friday), “Kinrosha Plaza,” Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
  • Capacity: 30 people (advance registration required)
  • General admission: 2,000 yen
  • COMMON members: 1,000 yen

Companies mentioned:COMMON株式会社、未来まち計画機構、日本の素材甲子園、株式会社ニホンノチカラ

Original【宇城市】女性専用マシンピラティス専門スタジオ「ピラティスK」がゆめマート松橋に2026年7月31日(金)ニューオープン。熊本県内3店舗目へ拡大!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 230 locations nationwide
  • 236 stores nationwide
  • July 31, 2026
  • Women make up 99.9% of employees

Companies mentioned:株式会社LOIVE、ピラティスK、ゆめマート松橋

[Kyoto, Kyotanabe] “10% off BBQ on weekdays and 5% off on holidays” extended exclusively at the Kyoto location! Discounts apply during Obon, too! All children in elementary school and younger will receive a free soft-serve ice cream!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 10% off on weekdays
  • 5% off on weekends
  • Reservations will be accepted from July 28 (Tuesday) through Aug. 3 (Monday), 2026.
  • Daytime BBQ bookings from Aug. 1 (Saturday) through Aug. 31 (Monday), 2026,

Companies mentioned:ウッドデザインパーク京都-彩-

“PJR Customer Appreciation Seminar 2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Originalイベント日時:2026年6月23日(火)13:30~16:40
  • We have delivered more than 3,000 internet live streams over the 15 years since launching the service.

Companies mentioned:クローク株式会社、ペリージョンソン ホールディング 株式会社、ペリージョンソン レジストラー(PJR)、一般財団法人日本情報経済社会推進協会(JIPDEC)、Perry Johnson Registrars, Inc.

Pioneering a shift to “push-based” support for maintaining farmland in hilly and mountainous areas

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2024 年度(令和 6 年 度)の交付総額は約 531 億円にのぼります
  • Original対象 26.6 万 ha に対し実施 13.2 万 ha
  • Original対象 52.3 万 ha に対し実施 15.1 万 ha
  • Original対象となり得る田 78.9 万 ha のうち実施は 28.3 万 ha
  • Original南相馬市内の旧石神村・旧上真野村エリアの農地(約 1.2 万筆)を対象に実地に検証します
  • The program has been rolled out in more than 120 municipalities nationwide.

Companies mentioned:福島県南相馬市、LAND INSIGHT 株式会社、Penguin Labs 合同会社

A collaboration with the TV anime “Koko Ore” is underway! Limited-edition collaboration menu items will be available at 5 locations, including 金の蔵, 焼肉万里 and 宮益坂下酒場, starting July 31, 2026 (Friday).

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Leave It to Me and Go Ahead!!” cake, 1,320 yen
  • Rack’s Heroic Saga Sour, 880 yen
  • Series surpasses 4.5 million copies in total circulation (print + digital)

Companies mentioned:株式会社SANKO MARKETING FOODS、金の蔵、焼肉万里、宮益坂下酒場、TVアニメ『ここは俺に任せて先に行けと言ってから10年がたったら伝説になっていた。』

ValueCommerce implements “Narrative Marketing” for the AI era

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Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:バリューコマース株式会社、Faber Company

What matters when selling farm equipment? 200 people involved in agriculture share their concerns about appraisals and disposal (survey by アグリユース, a farm equipment buyer)

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Facts

  • A survey was conducted of 200 people who are or have been involved in the use, management or disposal of farm equipment
  • “Breakdowns and malfunctions have increased”: 39.5% (79 people)
  • “The equipment has been in use for a long time”: 23.0% (46 people)
  • “Repair and maintenance costs have become a burden”: 22.0% (44 people)
  • “I want to improve work efficiency”: 19.5% (39 people)
  • “Parts have become difficult to obtain”: 15.0% (30 people)
  • “I want to replace my equipment with a model suited to my work and the scale of my farming”: 14.5% (29 people)
  • “I am quitting farming or retiring”: 13.5% (27 people)
  • “I am scaling back my farming operation”: 12.0% (24 people)
  • “I have fewer opportunities to use farm equipment”: 11.5% (23 people)
  • “Inheriting farm equipment from family or relatives

Companies mentioned:株式会社アグリステージ、アグリユース

Notice Regarding the Acquisition of the Business Operating 2 Food and Beverage Locations

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: ¥3 million
  • Capital: ¥42 million

Companies mentioned:株式会社創裕、株式会社トフラップ、御馳の介、虎徹、瀬戸内 海のもん とといち

雪だるま電力, a regional energy company from Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture, to begin supplying high-voltage power on August 1

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The company will begin supplying high-voltage power in the 中部電力 service area on August 1, 2026.
  • 株式会社雪だるま電力 was established on June 6, 2025.
  • Capital: 10 million yen

Companies mentioned:雪だるま電力、中部電力、五竜、エイブル白馬五竜スキー場、UPDATER、みんな電力

Added an option to “AvaTwin Chatbot” for automatically generating anticipated questions and answers for shareholder meetings — automatically generates up to 1,000 anticipated questions and answers —

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • It takes about 10 minutes to generate 100 questions

Companies mentioned:株式会社グラッドキューブ、AvaTwin Chatbot、SiTest、SPAIA、DRAGON DATA CENTER

Mitani Corporation obtains U.S. patent for integrated and linked AI technology that normalizes and analyzes heterogeneous data

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • U.S. patent number
  • Patent registration date
  • Fiscal year ending March 2026: consolidated net sales
  • Consolidated employee count

Companies mentioned:三谷産業株式会社、慶應義塾大学、武蔵野大学、Chalaza

New cute plush key chains featuring ディズニー characters! Mini Winnie the Pooh figures also available!

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Facts

  • ¥2,800 each (tax included)
  • About 13 cm tall
  • 2,500 yen each (tax included)
  • Approximately 10 cm tall

Companies mentioned:株式会社ホットトイズジャパン、ジャストプレイ、ディズニー、トイサピエンス、PLAZA、トイザらス、ヨドバシカメラ、ヴィレッジヴァンガード

[Adinte] Sponsor session slots for “Retail Media Summit 2026” sell out early! Only a few sponsorship slots of other types remain!

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Facts

  • Original開催日: 2026年11月11日(水)・12日(木)
  • Event hours: 10:00–18:00 (予定)
  • Established: April 2009

Companies mentioned:株式会社アドインテ、イオンリテール株式会社、株式会社イトーヨーカ堂、株式会社ゲート・ワン、合同会社OFFICEしもふり、ストラクチャー&シグナルズ株式会社、株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、株式会社セブン‐イレブン・アドコネクト、株式会社ツルハホールディングス、株式会社トライアルホールディングス、株式会社ADKマーケティング・ソリューションズ、カタリナマーケティングジャパン株式会社、CRITEO株式会社、グローリー株式会社、株式会社サイバーエージェント、株式会社SUPER STUDIO、ソニーマーケティング株式会社、株式会社大広、株式会社DearOne、株式会社 TONYA、Pacvue、Moloco合同会社

[Adinte] Web担当者Forum and ネットショップ担当者フォーラム to participate as supporting media for “Retail Media Summit 2026”

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Facts

  • Original2026年11月11日(水)・12日(木)
  • Event hours: 10:00–18:00 (予定)

Companies mentioned:株式会社アドインテ、株式会社インプレス、株式会社翔泳社、一般社団法人 日本プロモーショナル・マーケティング協会、公益財団法人 流通経済研究所、イオンリテール株式会社、株式会社イトーヨーカ堂、株式会社ゲート・ワン、合同会社OFFICEしもふり、株式会社Preferred Networks、ストラクチャー&シグナルズ株式会社、株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、株式会社セブン‐イレブン・アドコネクト、株式会社ツルハホールディングス、株式会社トライアルホールディングス、株式会社ADKマーケティング・ソリューションズ、カタリナマーケティングジャパン株式会社、CRITEO株式会社、グローリー株式会社、株式会社サイバーエージェント、株式会社SUPER STUDIO、ソニーマーケティング株式会社、株式会社大広、株式会社DearOne、株式会社 TONYA、Pacvue、Moloco合同会社

Matsui Securities launches campaign to mark capital and business alliance with Five Star Investment, increasing reward points for eligible stocks

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Facts

  • Holds a 20.95% voting stake
  • Earn up to 1% in points annually

Companies mentioned:松井証券株式会社、ファイブスター投信投資顧問株式会社、JCB

Original入社早々の転職サイト登録者、早期退職に「抵抗ある」6割超。「転職市場で不利」の不安。防止のカギは「柔軟な働き方」か【26新入社員調査】

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original「抵抗がある」が6割以上を占め
  • “Flexibility in work arrangements (time and location)” accounted for 50.0%
  • “Flexible reviews of assignments and job responsibilities”: 42.3%
  • “Thorough training, OJT and educational programs”: 40.4%
  • With 2.8 million members
  • With 600,000 members
  • Capital: 1.5 billion yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社学情、Re就活、Re就活30、Re就活キャンパス

Original『きらりん☆レボリューション』をShoProアニメチャンネルにて配信決定!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 30, 2026 (Thursday), 20:00 – August 13, 2026 (Thursday), 19:59
  • August 6, 2026 (Thursday), 20:00 – August 20, 2026 (Thursday), 19:59

Companies mentioned:株式会社小学館集英社プロダクション、ShoProアニメチャンネル、小学館、テレビ東京、SHIPS

Launch of online one-on-one tutoring for students at international boarding schools, taught by students from the world’s top universities

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The number had grown to 141 programs as of March 31, 2026
  • Average total study time after school on weekdays: 145.3 minutes
  • Average time spent preparing for and reviewing school lessons and completing assignments: 92.97 minutes
  • Original月4回(週1)47,600円
  • Original月8回(週2)88,000円
  • 12 sessions per month (3 times a week): ¥124,800
  • Enrollment fee: ¥33,000 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ELTエデュケーション、株式会社Jelper Club、ハロウインターナショナルスクール安比ジャパン、ラグビースクールジャパン、マルバーン・カレッジ東京、ELT School of English Ltd.

[SME DX Survey] More than 50% have experienced “failure” in system implementation. What is the real cause of unexpected problems?

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 50% of small and medium-sized businesses (with 300 employees or fewer) use IT systems
  • 53.2% of companies that implemented systems have experienced failure
  • The most common problem: “unexpected budget overruns” (40.0%)
  • The leading root cause of failed system implementations: “a shortage of IT talent within the company” (33.3%)
  • Followed by “insufficient alignment between management and frontline staff on objectives” (29.3%)
  • Top consideration when choosing future partners: “fair costs that stay within budget” (33.0%)

Companies mentioned:株式会社btobee、アイブリッジ株式会社

A mirror on the back of your smartphone that actually gives you a clear reflection.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Preorders begin at 12:00 on July 29, 2026

Companies mentioned:ディーフ株式会社、Apple Inc.、Google LLC、アイホン株式会社

[TAC Tax Accountant] Packed with post-exam events, including answer review sessions and individual study consultations! “Tax Accountant Open Fest” Summer 2026

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Held at 12 locations nationwide
  • Conducted at 17 locations nationwide
  • Instructors for all 11 subjects will be available
  • Established: Dec. 1980

Companies mentioned:TAC税理士講座、TAC株式会社

Original『サクラ大戦』シリーズ30周年記念アート公開!「サクラ大戦ドットコム」に新規コンテンツの追加&『サクラ大戦30周年記念展 ~夢はよみがえる~』が東京・京都にて開催決定!

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Facts

  • 30th anniversary of the 『サクラ大戦』 series
  • Combined domestic shipments of the series and related titles have surpassed 4 million copies

Companies mentioned:株式会社セガ、CESA

WILD LIFE TAILOR launches an exclusive collection with Wrangler! Special double-knee jeans made from a custom pattern and crafted in suede

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ¥38,500 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:WILD LIFE TAILOR、Wrangler、株式会社ジュン、ADAM ET ROPE' HOMME、J’aDoRe JUN ONLINE、ブルーベル社、ロデオ・ベン

Matsui Securities expands trading hours for its U.S. stock service to 23 hours

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 23 hours
  • 12 hours
  • Dec. 2026

Companies mentioned:松井証券株式会社、ニューヨーク証券取引所、ナスダック、シカゴ・オプション取引所、Cboe、スペースX、SBI証券、楽天証券、マネックス証券、三菱UFJ eスマート証券

AIsearchmap(AIサーチマップ), a monitoring tool for AI search optimization, launches an enterprise plan for businesses

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Number of prompts
  • Number of registered brands
  • Number of registered competitors
  • Number of users

Companies mentioned:株式会社CINC、ChatGPT、Gemini、AI Overviews、Perplexity、AI Mode、Keywordmap、Marketing Native

【A visit to the front lines of advanced education】Ukrainian government delegation visits Japan, makes official visits to サムエル幼稚園 and さやか星小学校

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The delegation comprises around 20 people, including a deputy minister from Ukraine’s Ministry of Education and Science, JICA staff and representatives from デロイトトーマツ
  • The original digital teaching materials “デジロク” now number more than 400 types

Companies mentioned:学校法人西軽井沢学園、サムエル幼稚園、さやか星小学校、JICA、デロイトトーマツ

Originalカイロソフトの動くLINEスタンプ「ことりいっぱいドットスタンプ」配信開始のお知らせ

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A new LINE sticker set will be released on Monday, July 27, 2026

Companies mentioned:カイロソフト、LINE

Korean team “HIBOO” wins 2 consecutive matches in the APAC League at “The Grand Major Online Series,” a global esports tournament for “THE FINALS”!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Prize pool of around $200,000
  • Prize of $2,000
  • 230 points in total
  • 225 points in total

Companies mentioned:株式会社ネクソン、Embark Studios AB、FACEIT、NVIDIA

Yakaze Tech Studio open-sources its in-house UI foundation—releases Laravel UI library “Pinion UI” for free under the MIT License

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 39 themes × 11 tunes × light/dark = 858 appearances that can be switched without changing a single line of markup
  • All 56 components, including buttons, forms and tables, follow the same 2 axes
  • Established: October 27, 2023
  • Capital: ¥3 million

Companies mentioned:Yakaze Tech Studio株式会社、Laravel News

Celebrating “Baby Star Day” on August 2! Collaboration with “Ganso Manshu Nira Ramen,” a specialty of Iwate’s Hanamaki soul-food restaurant さかえや本店!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Period: Thursday, July 30, 2026–Wednesday, August 5
  • ●Bebi Nira: 1,100 yen, tax included

Companies mentioned:株式会社おやつカンパニー、さかえや本店

【CV: Lynn, 長谷川玲奈 and 小市眞琴】To celebrate the release of volume ➁ of the “りゅうとあまがみ” comics, a voice comic and food-themed vertical short videos are also being released! A campaign offering autographed boards signed by 3 acclaimed voice actors is also underway!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 820 yen plus tax
  • 3 winners selected by lottery

Companies mentioned:株式会社KADOKAWA、料亭 一〆、月刊コミックアライブ

【Opening August 7, 2026】“Land Bageri,” a bakery and bread bistro produced by pain stock and LANDIC, is coming to Meiji Park in front of Hakata Station

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • On the 1F of the Meiji Park retail building, opening on Friday, August 7, 2026
  • Friday, August 7, 2026, from 8:00
  • Business hours: 8:00–16:00
  • ※The bread bistro is scheduled to open around fall 2026

Companies mentioned:pain stock、LANDIC、東京建物株式会社、藤本壮介

【株式会社明治安田総合研究所 × アステラス製薬株式会社】Supporting “BEYOND,” a study group on supporting employees in balancing treatment and work!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 4 sessions are planned
  • During the period from August 2026 to March 2027

Companies mentioned:株式会社明治安田総合研究所、アステラス製薬株式会社、明治安田生命保険相互会社

【AKARUMI Channel】株式会社ipe has started posting YouTube Shorts videos about SEO/LLMO!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A track record of supporting diverse industries, with more than 500 companies
  • Retention rate of more than 90%

Companies mentioned:株式会社ipe、AKARUMI、Google、ChatGPT、Gemini、Perplexity

Original多様化するおせちのニーズに対応 新キャラクター2種や「個食」など全4種を展開 ベルメゾンの「キャラクターおせち」8月3日より予約開始

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Facts

  • Original2026年8月3日(月)からベルメゾンネットにて開始します
  • Originalお届け予定日は2026年12月29日(火)~30日(水)です
  • Around 23.6% said they eat osechi with 1–2 people
  • Price: 21,900 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 23,900 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 20,900 yen (tax included)
  • A 5% discount will be applied
  • A separate ¥300 cooling fee (tax included) will be charged

Companies mentioned:ベルメゾン、株式会社千趣会、SPY×FAMILY、サンエックスユニバース、ムーミン、スヌーピー

【A much-anticipated assortment launches】“Cookie Assortment, 18 Pieces,” featuring both classic and limited-time products, is newly available from 東京ミルクチーズ工場.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 18 pieces: 2,916 yen (tax included)
  • 6-piece box: 1,080 yen (tax included)
  • 9 cookies: ¥1,566 (tax included)
  • 9 pieces: 1,458 yen (tax included)
  • Paper canister box: 2,160 yen (tax included)
  • Foam box: 2,376 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:東京ミルクチーズ工場、株式会社シュクレイ

【May 2026】332 new openings and 462 closures or suspensions. Report analyzes changes in medical institutions nationwide and by region

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 332 new openings
  • 462 closures or suspensions
  • 197 changes in management entities

Companies mentioned:フロッグウェル株式会社、厚生労働省

Experience the sea in Yokohama this summer vacation! “Ocean City Yokohama Umi Expo 2026,” one of Japan’s largest events themed around the sea, is coming

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Ocean City Yokohama Umi Expo 2026”
  • Original8月8日(土)・9日(日)
  • 3 venues, the most ever

Companies mentioned:横浜市、海洋都市横浜うみ協議会、日本丸メモリアルパーク

From the hugely popular game “Blue Archive,” Hina (Dress), the feared disciplinary committee chair of Gehenna Academy, is joining Nendoroid Basic!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Release month: December 2026
  • Price: 4,400 yen (tax included)
  • Approx. 100 mm tall
  • The “Nendoroid” series of deformed figures, with more than 2,500 types released
  • Established: May 2001

Companies mentioned:株式会社グッドスマイルカンパニー、NEXON Games Co., Ltd.、Yostar, Inc.

“Sakura Wars 30th Anniversary Exhibition: Dreams Come to Life” to be held in Tokyo and Kyoto!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 30th anniversary of the series
  • Cumulative domestic shipments have reached 4 million copies

Companies mentioned:株式会社セガ、株式会社アニメイトホールディングス、SEGA

Advance spectator tickets for KYOJO CUP Rd. 3 / インタープロトシリーズ Rd. 2 / Fuji Champion Race Series Round 4 now on sale at the Fuji Speedway ticket site!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Adults: 3,300 yen
  • Adults: 1,200 yen
  • Adult fare: 2,500 yen
  • Adults: 1,500 yen
  • Adults: ¥3,000
  • “Starting Grid Ticket” (tax included): 1,500 yen per person per day

Companies mentioned:富士スピードウェイ株式会社、TOYOTA GAZOO Racing、KYOJO CUP、インタープロトシリーズ、SUPER GT、スーパーフォーミュラ、AUDI、VW、トヨタ、マツダ、SUBARU

Release date set for August 20 (Thursday) for “Cost of Hope,” a major expansion for “S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2”!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Set for Thursday, August 20, 2026
  • Standard Edition 7,227 yen (7,950 yen including tax)
  • Deluxe Edition 9,545 yen (10,499 yen including tax)
  • Ultimate Edition 13,181 yen (14,499 yen including tax)
  • Standard Edition 7,980 yen (8,778 yen including tax)
  • Deluxe Edition 10,480 yen (11,528 yen including tax)
  • Ultimate Edition 14,480 yen (15,928 yen including tax)

Companies mentioned:株式会社セガ、GSC Game World

さとふる begins accepting donations for Kawanishi, Yamagata Prefecture, through its “Emergency Donation Site for Reiwa 8 July Heavy Rain Damage”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The site now supports 5 disaster-hit municipalities
  • Evacuation orders were issued for approximately 4,900 households across the entire town

Companies mentioned:株式会社さとふる

Special opening of Kakushokaku, the former residence of 原三溪, founder of Yokohama’s 三溪園

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2026年8月9日(日)から16日(日)まで
  • Hours | 9:00–16:00
  • Built in 1902 (Meiji 35) as the residence of founder 原三溪
  • Restored to its original appearance in 2000 (Heisei 12)
  • Original日時 | 8月14日(金)、 15日(土)
  • Hours | 10:00–15:30 (approximately 15 minutes)
  • Date | Sunday, August 16
  • Hours | 10:30 and 11:30 (approximately 15 minutes)

Companies mentioned:横浜市、三溪園、三溪園保勝会、横浜芸者応援プロジェクト、原三溪

ZOZO研究所 paper accepted at ECCV 2026, a leading conference in computer vision

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 60,000 images
  • Have approximately 13,000 people evaluate it
  • More than 430,000 large-scale quality assessment data points

Companies mentioned:ZOZO研究所、ZOZO NEXT、ZOZO、慶應義塾大学

The paint app “CLIP STUDIO PAINT,” used by 60 million people worldwide*, releases its July 2026 update, bringing more natural watercolor effects and new features to make creating even more enjoyable

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 2026 update

Companies mentioned:株式会社セルシス、CLIP STUDIO PAINT

Just 6.0% carry disaster-preparedness supplies when going out. While about 70% feel they are necessary, there is a significant gap between awareness and action

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • People who carry disaster-preparedness supplies when going out
  • People who think disaster preparedness when going out is necessary
  • People who had never heard of the concept of “disaster preparedness when going out”
  • People who have a disaster-preparedness bag at home
  • “Have you ever considered the possibility of encountering a disaster while away from home?”

Companies mentioned:株式会社JITAN

Gatebox begins advance sales on Makuake on Aug. 1 for “逢妻ヒカリカスタムパネル” and “Mini PC Case,” optional products that expand the Gatebox and Gatebox3 experience, at 20% off

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 20% OFF
  • ¥20,000 (before tax)
  • ¥18,000 (before tax)

Companies mentioned:Gatebox株式会社、Makuake

Rakuten supports a runway show by KHOKI through the “by R” project

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  • “Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO 2027 S/S,” taking place from Aug. 31 (Mon.) to Sept. 5 (Sat.), 2026
  • The runway show will be held on Sept. 4 (Fri.), 2026
  • KHOKI is a brand created by a design team founded in Tokyo in 2019.
  • Received the “TOKYO FASHION AWARD 2023” in 2022
  • In 2024, it was selected as a semifinalist for “LVMHプライズ2024.”
  • In 2025, it was named to “10 Asian Designers to Watch,” among other honors
  • Participating brands: 28 brands (27 brands plus 1 brand participating in “by R”)

Companies mentioned:楽天グループ株式会社、KHOKI、LVMHプライズ2024、10 Asian Designers to Watch

[New capsule toy] Shake and rattle with your fun ocean friends! “Pastel Shaka Shaka Ocean Friends Charm” goes on sale in late July 2026!

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  • 8 types in total
  • Late July 2026
  • H5cm

Companies mentioned:株式会社三洋堂

Concerns about “heat-related resignations” are growing in the construction industry: More than 70% worry about continuing to work in the heat, and more than 50% have considered quitting [Survey on heat countermeasures among 487 construction site workers]

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  • 86.2% (420 people) said that “the heat reduces my work performance”
  • 55.9% (272 people) have thought about “quitting my job” because of the heat
  • Just 4.7% (23 people) said their workplace provides a “heat allowance (cash payment)”

Companies mentioned:X Mile株式会社、クロスワーク

[3 days left] The stainless-steel model of “memobottle,” which has sold 1 million bottles worldwide. CAMPFIRE’s advance sale is about to end!

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  • It boasts cumulative sales of more than 1 million bottles worldwide
  • Kickstarter ($508,392 / approximately ¥81 million)
  • Indiegogo ($607,965 / approximately ¥97 million)

Companies mentioned:memobottle、CAMPFIRE、Anzleaf合同会社、Kickstarter、Indiegogo

株式会社ラック to open HOTEL miino, a 27-room hotel in Minoshima, Fukuoka, on Aug. 8, 2026

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  • Opening on Aug. 8 (Sat.), 2026
  • 13:00~15:00
  • Site area: 426.88㎡
  • Total floor area: 1271.40㎡
  • Building area: 320.36㎡
  • Double rooms: 14
  • Twin rooms: 8
  • Triple rooms: 4
  • Suite rooms: 1

Companies mentioned:株式会社ラック、株式会社深田建築デザイン研究所、株式会社毛利建設、put some arts株式会社、株式会社Humbly、株式会社FLOW、KAMYU STYLE

Multinational K-pop girl group X:IN, attracting global attention, to make its Japanese debut! Japan 1st EP “Girls On Fire in Tokyo” to be released on Aug. 21

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  • Friday, Aug. 21, 2026
  • Price: ¥1,400 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:X:IN、株式会社4KIプロダクション、MIXSOON、Netflix、Spotify

Vimmy launches an in-person UGC service, offering influencer marketing for businesses such as beauty salons and restaurants

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  • Limited to the first 100 stores
  • 6 applicants
  • Scheduled visit and post within 1 month: 3 people
  • 50% off the standard monthly fee

Companies mentioned:美容企画株式会社、Vimmy、銀座ネイルサロン

RIIZE SHOTARO unveils 2 cover versions for the latest issue of “MAPS JAPAN”

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  • ¥1,980, including tax
  • Release date (print edition): Aug. 28 (Fri.)
  • 144 pages (full color)

Companies mentioned:RIIZE、SHOTARO、MAPS JAPAN、蔦屋書店、紀伊國屋書店、楽天ブックス

株式会社メディ・エンジン, operator of the medical guidance platform for international visitors “トラベラーズホスピタル” (commonly known as “とらほす”), joins SEVENRICH GROUP

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  • Partnerships with more than 400 hotels, tourism operators, medical institutions and pharmacies nationwide
  • Has provided services to thousands of international patients to date

Companies mentioned:株式会社SEVENRICH CAPITAL、SEVENRICH GROUP、株式会社メディ・エンジン、株式会社山和食品、株式会社ユーフィールド、株式会社AHS Japan Corporation、株式会社3WELL

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