# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-29 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 2 of 10

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 843 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 83 items from 3 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Yamahisa shares technical information with the architects' association, presenting practical examples and construction know-how for the seismic shelter “Shelter-kun”

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000181107.html
- anchor: #n1734939
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヤマヒサ、一般社団法人 埼玉県建築士会入間第一支部所沢部会

Facts:
- July 16, 2026
- 18:30～20:30
- Capital: 40 million yen

## 50% off all products in the DiXiM Play series of TV-viewing apps! Summer Sale 2026 underway!

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000173724.html
- anchor: #n1734938
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社デジオン、DiXiM、Amazon Fire TV、Google TV

Facts:
- App licenses at 50% off the list price
- 2026年7月29日（水）から8月3日（月）
- Compatible with more than 200 recorder models from major Japanese manufacturers
- More than 100,000 users per month
- DiXiM Play iOS version, one-time purchase plan, list price: ¥2,400
- DiXiM Play U Windows version, one-time purchase plan, list price: ¥3,700
- DiXiM Value Set, list price: ¥5,700

## 20 Japanese craft and lifestyle brands head to New York. Real Japan Project to exhibit at “SHOPPE OBJECT Summer 2026”!

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000008201.html
- anchor: #n1734937
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リアルジャパンプロジェクト、REALJAPANPROJECT、SHOPPE OBJECT、SUNSUN SPONGE、SOUTA KILN、OTANI KISAKU SHOUTEN、Shirasagi、OUJIGAMA、PLECO、kna plus、CARGO、Ouchi kougei、Aetās、KOKUSAI DSP.、MIKAN、syouryu、KISEN、HELE、ZAF、Koizumiya、CASTIN'、KANAYA Co.Ltd、RADEN GLASS

Facts:
- August 2 (Sun.) to 4 (Tue.), 2026
- Supporting the expansion of more than 50 brands into North America

## Automatically compresses with USB power! The VakuLok electric compression bag keeps luggage neatly stored for travel and seasonal wardrobe changes. Available on Makuake starting today. Back it now for up to 40% off!

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000184990.html
- anchor: #n1734936
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社RT、Makuake

Facts:
- Up to 40% OFF
- The M size holds approximately 29 L
- The L size holds approximately 43 L
- Saves up to approximately 80% of space

## Additional Tokyo session of the “Practical Training Course for Registration as a Residential Accommodation Management Business Operator” to be held in Shibuya Ward on October 28

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000082531.html
- anchor: #n1734935
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人全国農協観光協会、国土交通省

Facts:
- A total of 1,019 people have taken the course to date
- 997 people completed the course
- Completion rate: 97.8%
- Course fee: ¥39,600
- Capacity: 70 people

## Proof-of-concept trial begins for chemical recycling of contact lens blister packs (empty cases)

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000154642.html
- anchor: #n1734934
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シード、株式会社リファインバースグループ、三菱ケミカル株式会社、日本ポリプロ株式会社

Facts:
- In October 2025, consideration began on developing a circular model for empty cases.
- The empty cases made with recycled materials will be used as containers for contact lenses sold by シード, with sales planned to begin in 2027.

## [Tsukihime] Named brand muse for new brand “Jeweliss”

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000167469.html
- anchor: #n1734933
- Companies mentioned: WOWs、RiseUP、Jeweliss、モアコンタクト、Qoo10

Facts:
- More than 30 million total likes on TikTok
- 15% off when you buy 1 box
- 20% off when you buy 2 or more boxes
- 20 winners selected by lottery will receive a Tsukihime-signed instant photo and 2 trading cards with messages
- 20% off when you buy 3 boxes at once

## アオラナウ to exhibit at “Ipros AI 2026 Summer,” an exhibition showcasing AI applications

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000134928.html
- anchor: #n1734932
- Companies mentioned: アオラナウ、ServiceNow

Facts:
- From July 29, 2026 (Wed.) through 31 (Fri.)
- Booth number: 19-4

## 猫専門サロン『ねこべや』、猫トリマー向けの“場所貸し（シェアサロン）”を開始。初期費用0円・報酬は施術売上の50% ― 業務委託の猫トリマーを募集

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000020227.html
- anchor: #n1734931
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ペチカ、ねこべや

Facts:
- 0 yen initial cost
- Groomers earn 50% of treatment revenue
- ¥30,000 per month + 30%
- 20 locations in total

## Coin Estate, a crypto exchange, launches a first-purchase campaign, offering FJ points redeemable for Bitcoin and other assets worth ¥2,500 when conditions are met

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000154726.html
- anchor: #n1734930
- Companies mentioned: FINX JCrypto株式会社、Coin Estate、JVCEA、JCBA、JPCrypto-ISAC

Facts:
- FJ points worth ¥2,500
- Crypto assets totaling ¥50,000 or more

## “Too Good To Go,” the world’s No. 1* food waste reduction app from Northern Europe, begins offering fresh foods from discount supermarket アキダイ at about half price

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000168555.html
- anchor: #n1734929
- Companies mentioned: Too Good To Go、Too Good To Go Japan 株式会社、株式会社OICグループ、アキダイ、Carrefour、ALDI、ユニリーバ、スターバックス、Whole Foods Market、SPAR、PAUL Group

Facts:
- [Expansion launch date] July 29, 2026 (Wed.)
- Selling for ¥500, about half the regular price of ¥1,000
- Aims to achieve sales of ¥2 trillion
- Aims to achieve sales of ¥2 trillion by fiscal 2031

## [Supervised by a veterinarian] A summer power outage that shuts off the air conditioning while you're away can be life-threatening. Beware of the risk of the AC cutting out when cats are home alone

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000020227.html
- anchor: #n1734928
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ペチカ、ねこべや

Facts:
- Operates 20 stores nationwide
- 3-13-5 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo

## Dr. Koichi Nagao presents at an academic conference on changes in pelvic floor support structure with the “FemiCushion Happiness™” worn

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000153412.html
- anchor: #n1734927
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三井メディカルジャパン、東邦大学医学部、銀座リプロ外科

Facts:
- The angle of the levator plate was 40 degrees without the device
- It changed to 51 degrees when the device was worn
- The bladder neck and bladder base moved approximately 1.5 cm forward along the horizontal plane
- The posterior urethrovesical angle was 150 degrees without the device
- It changed to 90 degrees when the device was worn
- On the day the device was not worn, there were 15 urinations over 17 hours, from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- On the day the device was worn, there were 7 urinations over the same 17 hours
- Price: 29,700 yen (tax included)

## 【AIシステム定着調査】約9割の現場で活用が進む一方、導入後の課題トップは「運用体制の未確立」！成否を分ける「事前の土台作り」とは

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000069749.html
- anchor: #n1734926
- Companies mentioned: Foonz株式会社、ソクコム

Facts:
- About 90%
- Very well established and actively used
- Established and used to some extent
- Low implementation and running costs
- High accuracy of AI responses and strong technical capabilities
- Ease of use for on-site staff
- More efficient operator work and reduced workload
- Shorter inquiry response times
- Cost reductions, including labor costs
- Achieving sufficient results
- Achieving a certain level of results
- Prepared in detail
- Prepared to a certain extent
- Barely prepared
- Not prepared at all
- Don't know, as it had already been introduced when I was assigned
- Briefings and study sessions led by in-house administrators

## AI store-location strategy tool “gleasin” updates its target search feature, enabling brands to instantly find customers｜エムディー株式会社

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000155449.html
- anchor: #n1734925
- Companies mentioned: エムディー株式会社、gleasin

Facts:
- “Start for 0 yen! 3-month trial campaign”
- For companies that sign a contract by the end of September 2026

## SWALLOW “MOPERO mini cargo” now available at ダイワサイクル’s new Sennan Shinya store

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000047192.html
- anchor: #n1734924
- Companies mentioned: SWALLOW合同会社、ダイワサイクル、株式会社ダイワサイクル、一般社団法人日本電動モビリティ推進協会（JEMPA）

Facts:
- Regular price: 199,680 yen (tax included)
- 179,800 yen (tax included)

## [Free download] 1-on-1 meeting sheet released｜Ready-to-use Excel template

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000057162.html
- anchor: #n1734923
- Companies mentioned: AME&Company株式会社、一般社団法人日本リテンションマネジメント普及協会

Facts:
- Includes all 9 questions
- Includes all 8 questions
- Established: December 2019

## 厚生労働省 announces average life expectancy in Japan. Taisho Pharmaceutical discovers the secret to Japanese longevity: a certain beloved nutrient!

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000132772.html
- anchor: #n1734922
- Companies mentioned: 大正製薬株式会社、厚生労働省、日本薬学会

Facts:
- In 2025, average life expectancy for men was 81.35 years
- 53% of people consciously consider healthy life expectancy in their diets
- Survey of 1,000 men and women aged 20 and older across Japan

## Proof-of-concept trial begins for chemical recycling of contact lens blister packs (empty cases)

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000149306.html
- anchor: #n1734921
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シード、株式会社リファインバースグループ、三菱ケミカル株式会社、日本ポリプロ株式会社

Facts:
- Began considering the development of a circular model for empty cases in October 2025
- Empty cases made with recycled materials will be used as containers for contact lenses sold by シード, with sales planned to begin in 2027

## Universal 勤次郎 wins “High Performer” in the attendance management system category at the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer”

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000166714.html
- anchor: #n1734920
- Companies mentioned: Universal 勤次郎、勤次郎株式会社、ITreview

Facts:
- Approximately 160,000 reviews
- More than 30 years
- 4.0993 billion yen

## Evolving into a “co-creation inbound product development cycle” to accelerate product development for inbound visitors

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000115747.html
- anchor: #n1734919
- Companies mentioned: 物語運輸株式会社、ナラティブ・プラットフォーム、ジャパンカルチャースタジオ、BONSAI LUXE（盆栽ルクス）

Facts:
- Established: August 2022

## Fresh and sweet-tart—the allure of tropical fruits comes together in a summer parfait. “Melting Tropical Fruit Parfait” launches in August!

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000127777.html
- anchor: #n1734918
- Companies mentioned: ANAクラウンプラザホテル秋田、クラウンプラザ®ホテルズ&リゾーツ、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ

Facts:
- Full size: 2,600 yen (tax included)
- Half size: 1,700 yen (tax included)
- Price: 4,800 yen (tax included); price for 1 person
- Price: 1,400 yen (tax included)
- In Japan, the ANA Crowne Plaza brand currently operates in 20 cities
- With more than 5,000 rooms
- More than 7,000 operating hotels in over 100 countries worldwide
- One of the world’s largest loyalty programs, with 160 million members
- Approximately 400,000 staff work at IHG hotels and corporate offices around the world

## A new fragrance space featuring a collection of fragrances opens at ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ on Saturday, August 1

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000136678.html
- anchor: #n1734917
- Companies mentioned: サンタ・マリア・ノヴェッラ、ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ、サンタ・マリア・ノヴェッラ・ジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- Founded in 1221, with its roots in a Dominican monastery in Florence, Italy
- ジェイア一ル名古屋タカシマヤ3階
- A fragrance culture passed down in Florence for more than 800 years
- Business operations span more than 30 countries worldwide
- For 2 days only, August 1 (Sat.)-2 (Sun.)
- 10:00-20:00 (last entry 19:00)

## “キユートピア ヒアロワン,” an all-in-one beauty gel that won a kirei note AWARD, to appear at the first in-person event hosted by “kirei note”

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000035622.html
- anchor: #n1734916
- Companies mentioned: キユーピー株式会社、株式会社トウ・キユーピー、キユーピーウエルネス

Facts:
- Price: 7,920 yen (tax included)
- Net weight: 50g

## Chef 堀江新 demonstrates 5 Western-style confectionery items made with California prunes at a workshop hosted by 長野県洋菓子協会

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000122295.html
- anchor: #n1734915
- Companies mentioned: カリフォルニアプルーン協会、長野県洋菓子協会、一般社団法人 日本洋菓子協会連合会、Pâtisserie LA VIE DOUCE、株式会社銀座和光、公益社団法人東京都洋菓子協会

Facts:
- 5 Western-style confectionery items
- In 1980, under the authority of the California Department of Food and Agriculture

## Career video media outlet “PIVOT CAREER” surpasses 100,000 YouTube subscribers 1 month after launch

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000083417.html
- anchor: #n1734914
- Companies mentioned: PIVOT株式会社、PIVOT CAREER

Facts:
- Surpassed 100,000
- More than 10 million
- YouTube surpasses 4 million subscribers
- 100 million yen

## Recruiting operations staff for “IMPACT STARTUP SUMMIT 2026”

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000109519.html
- anchor: #n1734913
- Companies mentioned: インパクトスタートアップ協会、Impact Startup Association、ISA

Facts:
- About 1,100 people attended last year
- 325 impact startup companies are working together as regular members
- 15 supporting members, including Japanese and foreign companies

## [Opening August 1 (Sat.)] Oita-born, ever-popular mala tang specialty restaurant “福恩（フーエン）麻辣湯” finally opens in Kochi Prefecture! Expanding rapidly across Japan with a goal of 100 locations nationwide

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000179076.html
- anchor: #n1734912
- Companies mentioned: TPS株式会社、福恩麻辣湯

Facts:
- Opening of 35 locations nationwide has now been confirmed
- Choose from approximately 50 ingredients
- Get ¥100 off by following on Instagram

## Winners of the “2026 Masao Horiba Award” announced; award ceremony and commemorative seminar to be held at Kyoto University on October 15

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000103757.html
- anchor: #n1734911
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社堀場製作所、立命館大学、国立大学法人大阪大学、国立大学法人東京大学、韓国電気研究院、株式会社堀場エステック

Facts:
- 2026 Masao Horiba Award
- Received 28 applications from Japan and abroad, including 12 from overseas
- A screening committee comprising 8 researchers at the forefront of the field
- Selected 3 recipients of the Masao Horiba Award
- Selected 1 recipient of the Special Award
- October 15 (Thu.), Kyoto University

## Marketing AX puts customer data in a “usable state.” AXer adds features from record matching to promotional email generation

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000035950.html
- anchor: #n1734910
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイトリガー、AXer、教育サービスを展開する企業

Facts:
- From June 2026

## [Youth Now! Youth Trends Survey] Gen Z trusts influencers who “buy with their own money” over “PR products”: What influencer purchasing behavior reveals about the conditions for brands to remain popular

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000129874.html
- anchor: #n1734909
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Reaplus、リアプラス

Facts:
- Survey date: June 26, 2026

## トリファ signs sales partnership with 名鉄観光サービス; overseas eSIM app “トリファ” now available through 名鉄観光サービス locations nationwide

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000085027.html
- anchor: #n1734908
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トリファ、名鉄観光サービス株式会社、名古屋鉄道グループ

Facts:
- Available in more than 200 countries and regions worldwide
- Starting in July 2026

## Pet mobility brand “PETiCO” accelerates overseas expansion, exhibiting at “Singapore Pet Festival 2026” after selection by JETRO and targeting the Asian market

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000086220.html
- anchor: #n1734907
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ティーアンドエス、JETRO、PETiCO

Facts:
- 2026年7月31日（金）から8月2日（日）まで
- 3 models on display
- Founded in 2002
- Capital: 30 million yen
- Number of employees: approximately 60

## SENOBIRU sponsors the “FIGHTERS BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP U-12・U-15”

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000062526.html
- anchor: #n1734906
- Companies mentioned: SENOBIRU、株式会社エメトレ、北海道日本ハムファイターズ、HONDA

Facts:
- Launched in May 2026
- Its 20th year

## Would you like your family home to remain until you die? [Survey results]

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000167372.html
- anchor: #n1734905
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フィリアコーポレーション

Facts:
- A total of 54.0% (“Want it to remain”: 26.5%; “Somewhat want it to remain”: 27.5%) want their family home to continue to exist
- Looking forward to visiting home (36.1%)
- It’s where I can relax the most (32.4%)
- I don't want my family's history to end (16.7%)
- I want to show my children and grandchildren their roots (10.2%)
- It's a place to honor my ancestors (4.6%)
- More than 1,000 consultations on vacant homes and inherited real estate
- Valid responses: 200 people

## Launches “NebulaShift Technology Offering” to help resolve management challenges

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000152961.html
- anchor: #n1734904
- Companies mentioned: SCSK株式会社、ネットワンシステムズ

Facts:
- Business dealings with more than 10,000 clients
- Available starting July 29, 2026
- 4 scenarios
- 12 offerings

## Maekawa Manufacturing’s Moriya Plant featured in “Job Exploration Notebook for Elementary School Students,” a supplementary career education resource

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000077.000163164.html
- anchor: #n1734890
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社前川製作所、株式会社日宣メディックス

Facts:
- More than 40% global market share
- Circulation: 3,100 copies
- Distributed to 3rd- and 4th-grade elementary school students at 35 schools in the city
- Capital: 1 billion yen

## <Asia Koshien> 大矢建設 renews its contract as an official partner

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000109248.html
- anchor: #n1734889
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人NB.ACADEMY、大矢建設株式会社

Facts:
- A record 16 teams are set to gather in Jakarta
- Capital: 80 million yen
- Number of employees: 73

## Announces the 2026 edition of the ノートン Insight Report: Connected Kids; also reveals that parent-child discussions about AI risks have not progressed sufficiently

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000069936.html
- anchor: #n1734888
- Companies mentioned: ノートン、Gen、TikTok、YouTube、X、Instagram、AV-TEST、AV-Comparatives、SE Labs、Coalition Against Stalkerware

Facts:
- 57% of parents said they are not confident their children can distinguish AI-generated content from genuine content, and
- 67% of parents are concerned about AI being misused to create fake images and fake conversations involving children.
- 46% of parents said their children use online games with chat features.
- 59%: Talked with strangers via voice or text chat
- 43%: Received inappropriate or offensive messages
- 35%: Were encouraged to leave the game and continue the conversation on another platform
- In Japan, 53% of parents said they are comfortable talking with their children about online risks, and
- Only 23% of parents in Japan have already taken steps to mitigate AI-related risks.

## A new era of hemming! Just stick and fold. Anyone can hem with ease… and that’s not all! The groundbreaking invention “Kururin Hemming Sheet”

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000017211.html
- anchor: #n1734887
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社このみ、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング

Facts:
- At 1,100 yen (tax included), the price is about half that of an alterations shop.
- By folding the attached sheet inward with a “kururin” motion, hem length can be adjusted in 4cm increments, up to a maximum of 12cm.

## [ヒルトン広島] Holds autumn afternoon tea “Harvest”

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000087710.html
- anchor: #n1734886
- Companies mentioned: ヒルトン広島、ヒルトン・ホテルズ&リゾーツ、JING TEA

Facts:
- Spacious guest rooms across all 420 rooms
- 700 guests for seated dining
- Can accommodate up to 1,040 guests for a standing reception
- 1,270㎡のボールルーム
- Price: 4,700 yen

## [神戸ポートタワーホテル] Beat the scorching heat in delicious style with a hotel buffet! All-you-can-eat hand-held seafood, which drew the biggest response ever, and trendy spice-scented jerk chicken!

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000084275.html
- anchor: #n1734885
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アベストコーポレーション、神戸ポートタワーホテル

Facts:
- 2026年8月1日（土）～8月31日（月）の間
- Weekday lunch price for 120 minutes
- Adults: 3,300 yen
- Senior (65 and over): 3,000 yen
- Elementary school students: 1,600 yen
- Young children (ages 3 and up): 500 yen
- Adults: 3,600 yen
- Seniors (ages 65 and older): ¥3,300
- ¥2,000 for elementary school students
- Adults: 4,400 yen
- Seniors (age 65 and older): 4,000 yen
- Elementary school students: 3,080 yen
- Young children (age 3 and older): 1

## Selected by photographer Masashi Asada and others! Winning entries announced for Photoback Award 2026, a photo book contest celebrating the things people love!

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000013307.html
- anchor: #n1734884
- Companies mentioned: コンテンツワークス株式会社、Photoback、HAGISO、三葉堂寫眞機店、吉村金物店、星燈社

Facts:
- Wednesday, July 29, 2026
- 3 days
- 10 people each day
- 22nd anniversary of the service launch

## ChillStack to exhibit at the 5th Back Office DXPO Tokyo ’26 [Summer] (8/18–19)

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000046548.html
- anchor: #n1734883
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ChillStack、Stena Expense、Safia、AIディフェンス研究所

Facts:
- A planned 800 companies will exhibit, making it one of Japan’s largest events in the DX field
- 13 exhibitions to be held across different fields

## Data policy violations in AI output double amid the growing use of AI agents connected to enterprise systems

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000137550.html
- anchor: #n1734882
- Companies mentioned: Netskope、Netskope Threat Labs、MCP、Cursor、Claude Code、Ollama、Codex

Facts:
- 924 per 10,000 alerts
- 過去1年間で2倍以上に増加
- 1組織あたりの平均件数は週12件から31件へと増加
- The number of users accessing remote MCP servers increased 250%
- MCP transactions increased 375%
- 8,752 per 10,000 AI-related alerts
- Content filtering violations (154 cases)
- Prompt injection and jailbreak attempts (129 cases)
- Requests seeking to obtain sensitive information (28 cases)
- 5 alerts concerning malicious code per 10,000
- 30% of enterprise AI users use only consumer AI applications

## Representative Director and CEO 福代孝良 receives the Judges’ Special Award at JX Awards2026

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000073065.html
- anchor: #n1734881
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アークエッジ・スペース、一般社団法人 新経済連盟

Facts:
- A cumulative track record of developing and operating 18 satellites
- Established: July 2018

## A classic pairing that makes it impossible to stop eating rice! New “Salmon Mentaiko” flavor launches from “Papattō Furikake.” The packaging gets a complete makeover in gold!

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000010547.html
- anchor: #n1734880
- Companies mentioned: はごろもフーズ株式会社

Facts:
- All 9 designs
- On sale nationwide starting Monday, Aug. 17, 2026

## Just film! AI automatically generates video manuals [マニュアル博士]

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000036279.html
- anchor: #n1734879
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社博士.com、マニュアル博士

Facts:
- 10分の動画マニュアル1本あたりの作成時間を約4分の1（80分→20分）に縮小
- Total: 20 minutes (about 75% less work)
- Supports about 200 languages, including major languages such as English, Chinese, Vietnamese and Nepali.

## Junior Recovery White Paper 2026 Report vol.2: Survey on recovery among junior athletes

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000096.000085299.html
- anchor: #n1734878
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本リカバリー協会、株式会社ベネクス、株式会社ユーフォリア、Sgrum（スグラム）、らくらく連絡網＋

Facts:
- Kindergarten children: 36.7%
- Junior high school students: 71.1%

## Takamiya’s farmland-matching support service “MEGADERU” introduced in 常総市, Ibaraki Prefecture

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000098.000098013.html
- anchor: #n1734877
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タカミヤ、MEGADERU、農林水産省、全国農業会議所、eMAFF農地ナビ、常総市

Facts:
- The number of core agricultural workers—those whose main job is self-employed farming—fell below 1 million for the first time, declining 4.8% year on year to 987,000.
- People aged 65 and older account for about 70% (70.2%) of the age distribution
- 資本金 ：10億 5,214万円
- Employees: 752 (consolidated employee count: 1,351)

## GenAI HR Awards 2026 decides to add 7 judges

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000098.000121559.html
- anchor: #n1734876
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人生成AI活用普及協会、GUGA、一般財団法人日本情報経済社会推進協会、JIPDEC、一般社団法人教育AI活用協会、一般社団法人Generative AI Japan、AIセーフティ・インスティテュート、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構、一般社団法人AICX協会、一般社団法人Women AI Initiative Japan、一般社団法人AIガバナンス協会、RX Japan合同会社、一般財団法人オープンバッジ・ネットワーク、一般社団法人金融データ活用推進協会、一般社団法人ジャパン・リスキリング・イニシアチブ、一般社団法人人工知能学会、一般社団法人データサイエンティスト協会、一般社団法人東京経営者協会、一般社団法人ピープルアナリティクス＆HRテクノロジー協会、総務省、文部科学省

Facts:
- エントリー期間：2026年7月1日（水）～7月31日（金）
- Date and time: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, 12:00–16:00 (registration begins at 11:00)

## Skillnote supports Meidensha’s employee development by building a system that links education and skills

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000088452.html
- anchor: #n1734875
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Skillnote、株式会社明電舎

Facts:
- Skills management for about 350 engineers
- Supporting more than 250 manufacturing companies
- 82.9% of manufacturing establishments reported problems with skills development and human resource development
- Capital: 17.07 billion yen
- Capital: 924.76 million yen

## ビーウィズ launches “Omnia LINK Mobile,” turning smartphones into office phones and enabling location-independent call handling with shared numbers and recordings of all calls

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000118503.html
- anchor: #n1734874
- Companies mentioned: ビーウィズ株式会社、Omnia LINK、Omnia LINK Mobile

Facts:
- More than 25 years of contact center operations experience
- Shinjuku Park Tower 32F

## Protect. Play. Make it your own. Razer announces “Razer Travel Case Folio” for portable keyboards

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000163154.html
- anchor: #n1734873
- Companies mentioned: Razer™、Razer Japan株式会社

Facts:
- Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: ¥9,980 (tax included) (Japan)
- US$55.99 / €49.99 MSRP (international)

## FLAFFY announces “Japan Wanko Festa 2026 Autumn in Odaiba” and opens applications for vendors!

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000093750.html
- anchor: #n1734872
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FLAFFY、FLAFFY.me、FLAFFY TAYLOR、Maison flaffy、SNAFFY

Facts:
- One of Japan’s largest pet media businesses, with 250,000 total followers
- 毎回約8〜10万人の来場で大盛況
- The media “FLAFFY.me,” which shares information to enrich life with dogs, has about 250,000 followers

## Official smartphone cases for the anime “High School! Kimengumi” go on sale

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000026460.html
- anchor: #n1734871
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トーハン、株式会社FOX

Facts:
- 16 designs in total
- Compatible with approximately 170 models
- Retail price: ¥4,980, tax included
- Release date: July 29, 2026

## [日研トータルソーシング] Exhibiting at the 10th JAPAN BUILD OSAKA—Advanced Technology Exhibition for Architecture, Civil Engineering and Real Estate—Aug. 26 (Wed.)–28 (Fri.)

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000086798.html
- anchor: #n1734870
- Companies mentioned: 日研トータルソーシング株式会社、RX Japan合同会社

Facts:
- 10th
- Aug. 26 (Wed.)–28 (Fri.)
- The facility has 6 locations nationwide

## [Manolo Blahnik] Japan-exclusive—Special collection reflects the elegance of the House of Savoy

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000119983.html
- anchor: #n1734869
- Companies mentioned: マノロ・ブラニク、ブルーベル・ジャパン 株式会社、ウォルポール、FIT美術館、リッツォーリ社、Great Place to Work

Facts:
- ATTALA, black, heel height 9 cm, ¥187,000 (tax included)
- TOTA, dark pink, heel height 1 cm, ¥177,100 (tax included)
- TOTA, dark khaki, heel height 1 cm, ¥177,100 (tax included)
- TOTA, black, heel height 1 cm, ¥177,100 (tax included)
- Operates 18 standalone boutiques
- Operates more than 270 stores
- 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia

## [Okonomiyaki restaurant どんどん亭] Special summer vacation project! Joining “あつめてドゲンジャーズ2”! Limited-edition menu with a bonus item launches!

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000116.000031222.html
- anchor: #n1734868
- Companies mentioned: Miコーポレーション株式会社、どんどん亭、ドゲンジャーズ

Facts:
- Five-color balls + shrimp and cheese mini monjayaki / ¥1,790 (tax included)
- Stamina offal yakisoba + cheese and bacon mini monjayaki / ¥1,840 (tax included)

## 【GRAPHT】FPSプレイヤー向けシリーズ『THE SHOOTER』より 2万円台から選べるエントリーモデル『THE SHOOTER Gaming Monitor 24" Essential』が登場

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000162957.html
- anchor: #n1734867
- Companies mentioned: MSY株式会社、GRAPHT

Facts:
- 24.5-inch QD-Mini LED monitor
- Fast 280Hz refresh rate
- Model without stand (¥29,980, tax included)
- Model with stand (¥34,980, tax included)
- Goes on sale Sept. 30, 2026 (Wed.)

## [New release] “Aero Black Forest,” a writing instrument expressing harmony with nature, launches from German writing instrument brand ディプロマット

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000028883.html
- anchor: #n1734866
- Companies mentioned: ダイヤモンド株式会社、ディプロマット

Facts:
- Price: ¥46,200 (tax included)
- Price: ¥36,300 (tax included)
- Weight: 44 g
- Weight: 45 g
- Barrel diameter: 15 mm
- Length: 160 mm (when writing)
- Length: 143 mm (when writing)

## Seminar to be held on building and operating a data platform to support AI deployment in R&D departments

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000085276.html
- anchor: #n1734865
- Companies mentioned: 日本アイアール株式会社、アイアール技術者教育研究所、株式会社キャトルアイ・サイエンス

Facts:
- Fee: 49,500 yen (tax included) /1 person (discounts available for multiple attendees)

## 芳醇なアールグレイ香るマシュマロスイーツ『焼マシュマロサンド・ベイクドマロウ アールグレイ&オレンジ』新発売！

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000126.000024609.html
- anchor: #n1734864
- Companies mentioned: D&Nコンフェクショナリー株式会社、株式会社ドトール・日レスホールディングス、ベイクドマロウ、大丸東京店、JAL

Facts:
- [Price] ¥1,280 (tax included)
- ベイクドマロウ Earl Grey & Orange, 6 pieces

## Custom salad specialty shop クリスプサラダワークス to open its Ebina Marui store on Aug. 12 (Wed.)!

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000037550.html
- anchor: #n1734863
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CRISP、クリスプサラダワークス

Facts:
- Will be the 64th store
- Scheduled to open on Aug. 12, 2026 (Wed.)
- 24 seats
- First-time app download coupon (¥400 off × 3 uses)
- Can be used 3 times
- Serves more than 1.9 million meals annually

## New Relic substantially revamps monitoring architecture for its Google Cloud integration

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000132.000109343.html
- anchor: #n1734862
- Companies mentioned: New Relic、Google Cloud、Amazon Web Services、AWS、Cloud Spanner、BigQuery、Cloud Load Balancing、Cloud Pub/Sub

Facts:
- New Relic has more than 16,000 customers worldwide
- Data collected at intervals as short as 1 minute
- “Google Cloud Next Tokyo 2026,” to be held July 30 (Thu.)–31 (Fri.), 2026
- Available as “Google Cloud Platform Observability” starting in early August 2026

## ピー・シー・エー and ファーストアカウンティング launch collaboration on system integration to support the new lease accounting standard

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000134.000068180.html
- anchor: #n1734861
- Companies mentioned: ピー・シー・エー株式会社、ファーストアカウンティング株式会社、PCA、FA社

Facts:
- The new lease accounting standard is scheduled to apply from the start of consolidated fiscal years and fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2027
- “PCA Festival (Osaka)” on Aug. 4, 2026
- “PCA Festival (Tokyo)” on Aug. 7

## Results of demonstration test on “residential battery DR control” aimed at realizing a decarbonized society

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000138.000005498.html
- anchor: #n1734860
- Companies mentioned: 宮古新電力、株式会社NTTスマイルエナジー、さるるコントロール

Facts:
- Up to 60 batteries installed in homes and offices in the city
- Feb. 19, 25 and 26, 2026 (3 days total)

## 河原ビューティモード専門学校 improves its LINE booking rate from 5% to 75%

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000138.000032386.html
- anchor: #n1734859
- Companies mentioned: ソーシャルデータバンク株式会社、河原ビューティモード専門学校、LINEヤフー株式会社

Facts:
- 5% of bookings came through LINE
- Time spent handling LINE inquiries fell to less than half by staff estimates

## Color contact lens brand envie（アンヴィ） flagship store “envie GINZA” to relocate to ONE GINZA and reopen on July 29 (Wed.)

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000140.000022686.html
- anchor: #n1734858
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ANW、envie（アンヴィ）、rom’u（ロミュ）、Qrsessed（クラセスト）、OvE（オヴィ）、GROVI（グロヴィー）、OH（オー）、Mifée（ミフェ）、Lillbon（リルボン）、main（メーン）、URIA（ユリア）、OOHA（オハ）、PONPISH（ポンピッシュ）

Facts:
- A gift for customers who spend ¥5,500 or more, tax included

## 96 people attended the first seminar. Online seminars will continue to expand the network of regional business partnerships and build a sustainable food system

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000054075.html
- anchor: #n1734857
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社船井総合研究所、有限会社まごころ農場、農研機構

Facts:
- Product sales (wholesale price) for one box of processing apples: ¥6,000 for regular products
- Approximately 240 members are currently enrolled
- 日本のカロリーベースの食料自給率は約4割

## Launch of “cheero Solitta 10000mAh,” a compact, lightweight mobile battery using a quasi-solid-state battery

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000015634.html
- anchor: #n1734856
- Companies mentioned: ティ・アール・エイ株式会社、cheero

Facts:
- Just 17 mm thick
- Large 10000mAh capacity
- Regular price: ¥4,880
- Special launch price: ¥4,480
- Limited to 200 units
- Approximately 1,000 charge-discharge cycles
- Approximately 90% of initial capacity
- Fast charging up to 22.5W
- Maximum combined output of 15W across 3 ports
- Power Delivery 18W
- Can be fully charged in about 3 hours
- Approximately 185 g

## [Counterfeit Trends Report] Counterfeits are spreading among summer staples! Key tips for spotting fake AMI PARIS and PALACE T-shirts revealed

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000169.000043703.html
- anchor: #n1734855
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SODA、SNKRDUNK、AMI PARIS、PALACE、Saint M××××××、A BATHING APE、Beastie Boys、Nike

Facts:
- In 2025, customs authorities across Japan halted the import of 31,760 shipments of goods infringing intellectual property rights, including counterfeit branded products
- Clothing was the largest category, with 10,660 cases.
- More than 100 expert appraisers are stationed at the appraisal center, “スニダンベース.”
- An authentication-backed marketplace used by more than 6 million people per month.

## [Survey on Home Storage] About 60% are “dissatisfied” with their current storage space; more than half cannot make use of its height, leaving items on the floor or piled up, and have given up trying to install shelving themselves.

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000170.000034173.html
- anchor: #n1734854
- Companies mentioned: エリアリンク株式会社、ハローストレージ

Facts:
- The survey found that a total of about 60% (58.8%) of respondents were dissatisfied.
- The survey revealed that a majority, 53.0%, were “unable to make use of the height.”
- A total of 52.2% said they “did not know.”
- “The installation work itself (carrying and assembly) was physically demanding and painful (36.1%).”
- “I measured incorrectly, and it did not fit in the space where I wanted to install it (24.8%).”
- 3,091 properties offering rental storage space in containers and buildings under the “ハローストレージ” brand
- Capital: 6,111 million yen (as of December 31, 2025)
- Employees: 81 (as of December 31, 2025)

## Proof-of-concept trial begins for chemical recycling of contact lens blister packs (empty cases)

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000174.000038735.html
- anchor: #n1734853
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シード、株式会社リファインバースグループ、三菱ケミカル株式会社、日本ポリプロ株式会社、一般社団法人JEAN

Facts:
- In October 2025, consideration began on developing a circular model for empty cases.
- The empty cases made with recycled materials will be used as containers for contact lenses sold by シード, with sales planned to begin in 2027.

## Liberaware and パーソルクロステクノロジー launch a co-creation initiative to bring robotics into society

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000178.000031759.html
- anchor: #n1734852
- Companies mentioned: Liberaware、パーソルクロステクノロジー、MoRo、DMM.com、TIB CATAPULT

Facts:
- 60.12 million members

## [Sustainability Seminar] “Global Nature Positive Summit 2026: On-the-Ground Report—The Global Front Lines of Nature Positivity and the Next Steps Japanese Companies Should Take” to be held on Aug. 6 (Thu.)

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000178.000133910.html
- anchor: #n1734851
- Companies mentioned: 八千代エンジニヤリング株式会社、ネイチャーポジティブ・イニシアティブ、TNFD

Facts:
- The “Global Nature Positive Summit 2026,” held in Kumamoto City on July 14 and 15, 2026
- “Nature positive”—halting the loss of nature and setting it on a path to recovery by 2030
- The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), agreed upon by 196 countries in 2022
- For the first time in 16 years since Japan hosted the 10th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP10) in 2010

## App-exclusive items from “映画クレヨンしんちゃん” now available by downloading the official app for “Omagari Fireworks” in Daisen, Akita Prefecture

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000185.000013751.html
- anchor: #n1734850
- Companies mentioned: ぷらっとホーム株式会社、映画クレヨンしんちゃん

Facts:
- “映画クレヨンしんちゃん: Kiki Kaikai! My Yokai Vacation,” opening July 31, 2026
- Distribution period: July 31, 2026 (Fri.)–Aug. 31 (Mon.)

## [2026 Survey on Leisure Facility Apps] About 80% of leisure facility visitors say the usability and features of official apps affect whether they return

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000187.000040073.html
- anchor: #n1734849
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社モンスターラボ、株式会社ジャパンエンターテイメント、東京ドームシティ、Gardens by the Bay、JUNGLIA OKINAWA

Facts:
- These 3 facilities
- Annual attendance totals approximately 55 million
- About 80% (79.0%) of facility visitors
- About 90% (90.2%) of official app users
- A majority of visitors (57.9%)

## Video streaming platform ULIZA updates its “site features”

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000190.000048688.html
- anchor: #n1734848
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PLAY、ULIZA

Facts:
- Established: March 16, 2010
- TEL: 03-5784-8064
- FAX: 03-5784-8071

## [Saga City] Summer tradition “Tabuse River Water Play Area” opens again this year

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000191.000055607.html
- anchor: #n1734847
- Companies mentioned: 佐賀市役所、勧興子ども会育成会

Facts:
- Every year, it draws around 2,000 children and families.
- Celebrating its 42nd year

## [カンデオホテルズ] Three major summer campaigns available for a limited time!

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000193.000056369.html
- anchor: #n1734846
- Companies mentioned: カンデオホテルズ、株式会社カンデオ・ホスピタリティ・マネジメント、CLUB CANDEO、ISEKADO

Facts:
- 1st prize: 7,200 yen in Candeo coupons
- 2nd prize: 2,300 yen in Candeo coupons
- 3rd prize: 1,100 yen in Candeo coupons
- Eligible stay period: July 20, 2026 (Mon.)–Sept. 30, 2026 (Wed.)
- Sales period: July 6, 2026 (Mon.)–Sept. 30, 2026 (Wed.)
- Eligible stay period for redemption: Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.)–Aug. 31, 2026 (Mon.)

## マウリッツハイス美術館 and アンリ・シャルパンティエ collaborate for the first time, releasing an assorted collection in an original tin exclusive to the “Vermeer: Girl with a Pearl Earring” exhibition

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000197.000028015.html
- anchor: #n1734845
- Companies mentioned: マウリッツハイス美術館、アンリ・シャルパンティエ、株式会社シュゼット・ホールディングス

Facts:
- [Price (tax included)] 1,620 yen
- [Sales period] Aug. 3, 2026 (Mon.)–Mar. 31, 2027 (Wed.)
- [Event period] Aug. 21 (Fri.)–Sept. 27 (Sun.), 2026

## [For universities and vocational schools] Five major benefits, including an effectively free half-year and up to 30% off when switching LMS providers! The Pholly（フォリー） class support system

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000208.000004876.html
- anchor: #n1734844
- Companies mentioned: Mogic株式会社、Pholly（フォリー）

Facts:
- Up to 30% off
- 20% off the monthly fee
- 30% off the monthly fee
- Capital: ¥20,000,000

## ATOMica launches “Entrepreneur Co-Creation Division,” a specialized organization supporting startups and business creation

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000208.000045593.html
- anchor: #n1734843
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ATOMica、株式会社HAB&Co.、帝国データバンク、三菱UFJリサーチ＆コンサルティング、JBIA、JIMA

Facts:
- Japan’s business startup rate has remained around 4–5% for many years
- There is a gap with major Western countries such as the UK and France, where the rate exceeds 10%.
- Stationed at more than 60 facilities nationwide
- A startup company founded 7 years ago
- Adopted by more than 6,000 companies nationwide
- Contributed to the group’s listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market in July 2023
- Joined ATOMica in April 2026

## Our first in-house-developed EMS receives the “JC-STAR” security standards conformity label

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000217.000033609.html
- anchor: #n1734842
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リミックスポイント、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構（IPA）

Facts:
- Sales of 20 units this fiscal year
- Sales of approximately 240 million yen
- High-voltage projects applying for grid connection from April 2027 onward must obtain JC-STAR★1 certification
- Conformity label registration number: 2026070600003067
- Certification logo issue date: July 28, 2026

## Issue 152 of the フェラーリ magazine “Scuderia” goes on sale Thursday, July 30—featuring the electric vehicle LUCE, the latest one-off model HC25, how the Dino is made, and more!

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000224.000066676.html
- anchor: #n1734841
- Companies mentioned: カルチュア・エンタテインメント株式会社、フェラーリ、DINOPOINT、アナンタラ・コンコルソ、アレッサンドロ・バルテレッティ、ケーニッヒ、デアゴスティーニ

Facts:
- List price: 3,650 yen (tax included)
- A Daytona SP3 sells at auction for 900 million yen

## 2026 AUTUMN / WINTER “CODE COLLECTION” unveiled

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000225.000024046.html
- anchor: #n1734840
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キューブ、MARK & LONA

## “George Tokoro’s Setagaya Base vol.62: A Showcase of Tokoro’s Model Customizations!” goes on sale Thursday, July 30

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000225.000066676.html
- anchor: #n1734839
- Companies mentioned: カルチュア・エンタテインメント株式会社、ネコパブ事業部、Kyosho、Road Tough、Minichamps、Burago、Shelby Collectibles、Maisto、GMP、Sun Star、ERTL-American Muscle、WELLY、ACME、Johnny Lightning、Exoto、Quartzo、Ertl American Muscle

Facts:
- List price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
- Includes clear model stickers that can be applied to 48 pieces!
- Format: A4 edition, 140 pages

## Speakers from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Aozora Bank! [Free admission] “Business Transformation at Financial Institutions Using AI—The Essence of AX,” to be held Sept. 9, 2026 | Seminar Info

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000225.000145072.html
- anchor: #n1734838
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セミナーインフォ、株式会社三井住友銀行、株式会社あおぞら銀行、Sky株式会社、AVITA株式会社

Facts:
- The “Business Transformation at Financial Institutions Using AI—The Essence of AX” event on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026,

## [Flying Tiger] Start refreshing your lifestyle little by little, even in the summer heat! New “Back-to-School Collection” for everything from room decor to campus essentials

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000226.000119592.html
- anchor: #n1734837
- Companies mentioned: Flying Tiger Copenhagen、Zebra Japan株式会社

Facts:
- 213 new products
- “Back-to-School Collection” (118 items in total)
- Trash can (apple) 660 yen
- Pen holder (apple) 770 yen
- Light-Up Clock ¥2,420
- Magnetic WEEKLY Planner (with pen) ¥550
- Reading Journal ¥495
- Project Planner ¥495
- DAILY Planner ¥440
- Notebook ¥660
- Foldable Lunch Box ¥880 each
- Food Bags (pear, apple) ¥550 each
- All 64 stores

## tupera tupera × 大原大次郎 special collaboration, “MIX MIX,” published under the new “ムササビブックス” label from 武蔵野美術大学出版局

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000229.000083551.html
- anchor: #n1734836
- Companies mentioned: 学校法人武蔵野美術大学、株式会社武蔵野美術大学ソーシャルマネジメント、武蔵野美術大学出版局、tupera tupera、大原大次郎、株式会社精興社、有限会社篠原紙工

Facts:
- An incredible 29,791 possible combinations!
- Price: ¥5,445 including tax (base price ¥4,950 + 10%)
- Weight: approximately 1100 g
- Graduates work as specialists in fields including fine arts, design, architecture and filmmaking. Their creativity and communication skills, honed through their studies, are highly regarded, and many find jobs at leading companies in Japan and around the world, where they take on important roles.

## ルクア大阪 renews ルクア/ルクア イーレ for further growth with a 3-facility structure

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000230.000014414.html
- anchor: #n1734835
- Companies mentioned: JR西日本SC開発株式会社、ルクア大阪、ルクア、ルクア イーレ、ルクア サウス、OMMO、Matin Kim、Afternoon Tea ReMIX、Re:CENO、tu-hacci、ebine.accessory、365、THE HARVESTKITCHEN GENERAL STORE、PAMM、COHINA、KiU Official Shop、ànuke、BYREDO、LACOSTE、CONZ、CHARLES & KEITH、OSHMAN‘S、JOURNAL STANDARD FURNITURE

Facts:
- 売上高1,103億円
- Visitors: 88 million
- 19 new stores opening

## [Survey on communications use while traveling and visiting family] Young people use the internet much as they do in everyday life while traveling; about 1 in 2 people in their 20s spend more time online

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000235.000070245.html
- anchor: #n1734834
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ALL CONNECT、株式会社Link Life、Broad WiMAX

Facts:
- People in their 20s are more likely than other age groups to spend more time online while traveling or visiting family
- The combined share of people in their 20s who said they had experienced it “once” or “multiple times” was 42.4%

## “愛媛FC応援シェアタクシー” to operate for all official matches in the 明治安田Jリーグ 26/27 season

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000241.000031733.html
- anchor: #n1734833
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NearMe、株式会社愛媛FC、明治安田Jリーグ、ヤマザキビスケット

Facts:
- 1.45 million cumulative bookings
- Save up to 23% by booking in advance by the day before
- Fares are as low as 50% of the regular taxi fare
- Regular taxi fare: ¥6,800
- 愛媛FC応援シェアタクシー：利用の場合：3,400円～
- Operated in partnership with more than 25 municipalities
- 333.8% revenue (sales) growth

## Launch of “POS＋ BI lite,” enabling users to check store management data on a smartphone “anytime, anywhere”

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000248.000056468.html
- anchor: #n1734832
- Companies mentioned: ポスタス株式会社、EBILAB

Facts:
- Initial cost: from ¥50,000 (before tax)
- Monthly fee: from ¥3,000 (before tax)

## 2 “Suicaのペンギン” × OJICO collaboration T-shirts launch!

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000251.000054426.html
- anchor: #n1734831
- Companies mentioned: OJICO、有限会社チャンネルアッシュ、JR東日本クロスステーション デベロップメントカンパニー、Suicaのペンギン、坂崎千春、株式会社オレンジページ

Facts:
- “Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building and Bananas” children’s: from ¥4,400 (¥4,840 including tax)
- “Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building and Bananas” children’s: from ¥4,400 (¥4,840 including tax); adults’: from ¥5,800 (¥6,380 including tax)
- “Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building and Watermelons” children’s: from ¥3,900 (¥4,290 including tax)
- “Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building and Watermelons” children’s: from ¥3,900 (¥4,290 including tax); adults’: from ¥5,300 (¥5,830 including tax)

## Toyokumo launches AI-powered automatic field placement in PrintCreator

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000253.000032205.html
- anchor: #n1734830
- Companies mentioned: トヨクモ株式会社、サイボウズ株式会社、kintone

Facts:
- Launch date | July 28, 2026
- A no-code/low-code tool from サイボウズ株式会社 used by more than 42,000 companies, including 1 in 3 companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market
- Toyokumo’s kintone integration services surpass 15,000 contracts (as of the end of March 2026)

## MOTEX named in the Customer Success Utilization category of ITreview “Customer Voice Leaders 2026”

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000255.000010736.html
- anchor: #n1734829
- Companies mentioned: エムオーテックス株式会社、MOTEX、アイティクラウド株式会社、ITreview、LANSCOPE、テクノ・システム・リサーチ

Facts:
- Named 26th in “ITreview The Best Software in Japan 2026”

## テラデータ announces AI use cases at global financial institutions, including results in real-time fraud detection

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000260.000018629.html
- anchor: #n1734828
- Companies mentioned: テラデータ、Teradata Corporation、Teradata、大手銀行、リテール銀行

Facts:
- Building a large-scale conversational analytics platform spanning 20 countries

## Martial artist Takeru joins アクセルジャパン

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000263.000008669.html
- anchor: #n1734827
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブランジスタ、株式会社ブランジスタエール、アクセルジャパン、VASILEUS GYM、ONE Championship

Facts:
- Used by more than 1,000 companies and municipalities
