AI News 180m Report

2026-07-30 09:00–12:00 JST

1010 received, 1010 listed, 5 sources ・ Page 6 of 11

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 939 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 71 items from 3 sources.

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

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)（924）

The legend of end-of-the-century warming ointment begins in the medicine aisle. “Hokuto no Ken-FIST OF NORTH STAR-” anime teams up with a warming pain-relief patch to launch “Class 3 OTC Drug: Hokuto no Ken Hot Patch”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Retail sales will begin sequentially from July 29, 2026.
  • Cumulative circulation has exceeded 100 million copies

Companies mentioned：株式会社プラセス製薬、コアミックス、Prime Video

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VistaNet株式会社 to hold a seminar commemorating Netenrich, Inc.’s “Google Cloud Partner of the Year” award, explaining the AI-native SOC platform RIC/Praxis

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • In April 2026, at the “2026 Google Cloud Partner of the Year Award” from Google Cloud
  • The event will be held from August 27, 2026.

Companies mentioned：VistaNet株式会社、Netenrich, Inc.、Google Cloud、Wiz、Splunk、Microsoft Sentinel、Snowflake、HPE社

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RITABO launches an LP production service that works backward from desired results, providing end-to-end support from as quickly as the same day through post-launch improvements.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The “as quickly as the same day plan” starts at 50,000 yen (before tax).

Companies mentioned：RITABO株式会社

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Drawing on 50 years of brass expertise, it achieves an “all-brass construction, including the internal mechanism” and a “lightweight design weighing 37g that defies conventional expectations for metal.” IBUKI’s “Made-in-Japan all-brass ballpoint pen” goes on presale at Makuake.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “37g” defies expectations for an all-brass product
  • Funding exceeds 2.8 million yen

Companies mentioned：有限会社ネットワーク社、IBUKI、Makuake、大輝製作所、金堂礼

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Original【家づくり相談所100店舗突破】顧客1人当たり獲得単価の高騰を打破する「住まぽち」、～営業マンを「追客・架電の疲弊」から解放。成果報酬×100拠点のコンサルティングで住宅業界のコスト構造を刷新～

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The number of locations nationwide has surpassed 100.
  • Original顧客獲得単価（1人あたりの集客コスト）が13万円〜15万円

Companies mentioned：株式会社家づくり相談所、住まぽち、ベビーカレンダー

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Original『福岡ソフトバンクホークス』 ・ アメリカ発T・S・O・G 初のコラボリュック予約開始！

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 35,200 yen (tax included)
  • Storage: Fits a 15-inch PC
  • Fits a tablet of approximately 12 inches
  • Weight: 1,100g

Companies mentioned：福岡ソフトバンクホークス、T・S・O・G、株式会社ティーエスオージージャパン、INVISTA社、YKK

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若鯱家 BINO栄店 opens on Thursday, August 6.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Seating: 44 seats (30 table seats and 14 counter seats)
  • Operates more than 40 stores in the 3 Tokai prefectures and the Kanto area

Companies mentioned：株式会社 若鯱家、若鯱家 BINO栄店

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Seniors take on “AI entrepreneurship” in Yokohama’s Kannai district: a free entrepreneurship support program exclusively for people aged 60 and over launches with a local startup support hub. Applications are open for the first cohort.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Learn to develop businesses using generative AI, for people aged 60 and over.
  • Around 10 applicants are expected to be selected.
  • Approximately 15% of representatives of newly established companies are aged 60 or older
  • The average age of business founders is 43.7
  • Employment rate among people aged 60–64 is approximately 75%

Companies mentioned：株式会社SilverX、一般財団法人 社会価値共創ファーム、mass×mass 関内フューチャーセンター、一般社団法人 ビジネスモデルイノベーション協会、コニカミノルタ株式会社、株式会社クリーマ、株式会社リビカル、株式会社Social Editor、株式会社INQ、篤農舎

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Launch of a “3D website production business” for small and medium-sized businesses, local governments and stores. AI and 3D make it possible to get started for 300,000 yen or more, less than 1/3 the conventional cost.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reference price: 300,000 yen and up
  • 3D websites from 500,000 yen
  • Reference price: 600,000 yen and up
  • Reference price: 800,000 yen and up
  • Reference price: 1 million yen and up

Companies mentioned：株式会社modegination、東京消防庁

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Original【リリース情報】プロカメラマン中原一雄氏監修のカメラも収納可能なビジネスリュック「豊岡鞄×Enduranceed ビジネスリュック」が、販売開始のご案内

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The pass rate is around 50%.
  • More than 20,000 units sold to date
  • Main unit: approximately 1,370g
  • Inner case: approximately 120g

Companies mentioned：豊岡鞄、Enduranceed、兵庫県鞄工業組合、CORDURA®、YKK、Amazon、楽天、Yahoo!ショッピング、エンデュランスオンラインショップ、ビーハーフ株式会社

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アーバネット opens first-phase advance applications for the “(tentative name) Former Karuizawa PROJECT,” a timeshare villa for affluent customers in Japan and overseas.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • First-phase advance offering (20 shares)
  • Original1口 3,180万円
  • Depreciation guarantee deposit: 2 million yen
  • Site area: 2,385.61㎡
  • Total number of shares: 60

Companies mentioned：株式会社アーバネットコーポレーション、山下泰樹建築デザイン研究所、グローブス株式会社

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[World’s first] Smooth Ball hex wrench goes on sale, featuring a “12-point cross-section neck” at the ball end for smooth turning even at an angle

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Can be used tilted at up to 38°
  • “Smooth Ball hex wrench set of 9”
  • Shipments begin August 4, 2026.

Companies mentioned：株式会社ベッセル

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Hyperdyne’s AI technology and 東映ツークン研究所’s video technology come together in a business alliance for digital human services.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Aiming to introduce the technology to 100 companies over 3 years.

Companies mentioned：ハイパーダイン株式会社、東映株式会社、東映ツークン研究所

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[Summer 2026] Osaka Prefectural Nikinosehama Park proposes “a summer you can’t enjoy to the fullest in a single day.” About 40 minutes from central Osaka, it offers an urban beach resort experience close to the city.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 40 minutes from central Osaka
  • About 15 minutes from Kansai International Airport
  • A coastline stretching approximately 1km
  • Earned the international Blue Flag environmental certification for 3 consecutive years

Companies mentioned：二色の浜リバイバル・プロジェクトグループ、延生建設株式会社、大阪府営二色の浜公園BLUEPARK、二色の浜海水浴場、二色の浜ウォーターパーク、虹の湯

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Making vacant-home and distressed-property transactions smoother nationwide: 株式会社Triiku adopts PICKFORM, an electronic contract service specializing in real estate transactions.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • As of 2023, Japan had 9,002,000 vacant homes.
  • The vacant house rate is 13.8%
  • Starting in April 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社Triiku、株式会社PICK、PICKFORM

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Head to the sea at the height of summer. Kamakura’s Yuigahama BBQ SEASIDE LOUNGE is open through August 31.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total seating capacity: 300
  • Private bookings available for 200–400 people
  • More than 50 types of food

Companies mentioned：BBQ SEASIDE LOUNGE、バルみち、合同会社シーサイドラウンジ

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リロエステート enters a business alliance with レオパレス21. “Relo Furnished Rentals,” with approximately 13,000 units under management, gets even better.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 540,000 properties managed nationwide by レオパレス21

Companies mentioned：株式会社リログループ、株式会社リロエステート、株式会社レオパレス21、株式会社リロケーション・ジャパン

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Supporting teaching professionals in becoming independent and growing their businesses, Lounge Range rolls out a new alliance model combining schools and other services.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 50 students transferred

Companies mentioned：Lounge Range

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EPファーマライン obtains international ISMS (ISO/IEC 27001) and QMS (ISO 9001) certifications.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ISMS (ISO/IEC 27001)
  • QMS (ISO 9001)
  • Certification date: July 29, 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社EPファーマライン、EPSグループ、日科技連ISO審査登録センター、情報マネジメントシステム認定センター、日本適合性認定協会

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岩倉高等学校 to introduce generative AI and entrepreneurship education in its new general studies “Career Design Course” for the 2027 academic year.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original1学年 約200名の生徒を対象に
  • Curriculum (30 class periods per year)

Companies mentioned：株式会社TERRAISE、岩倉高等学校、リクルート

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1NCE and Pessl Instruments advance smart agriculture globally with IoT.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Used on farmland in more than 80 countries
  • 99.97% service availability
  • Global connectivity service available in more than 170 countries

Companies mentioned：1NCE、Pessl Instruments、METOS by Pessl Instruments

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[Case study] カロリパークス: Field-led operations in the implementation of a benefits service supporting diverse work styles, built around “fairness, satisfaction and continuity”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 82% usage rate
  • 98% satisfaction
  • 96% retention rate
  • Annual transaction value is approximately 621.9 million yen.
  • Approximately 1.31 million stores and facilities nationwide

Companies mentioned：株式会社びねつ、株式会社南九州ファミリーマート、JAおきなわ、カロリパークス

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Cloud-based in-facility broadcasting system テンポキャスター launches a new feature linking customer calls generated with real-time AI voices to on-screen displays.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Originalテンポキャスターの基本料金は、1施設あたり月額2,800円（税別）です。
  • The “call function” is available with AI voice generation for 900 yen per facility per month (before tax).
  • The “call number monitor display function” is 1,300 yen per facility per month (before tax).
  • When using all features: ¥5,000 per facility per month (before tax)

Companies mentioned：株式会社トゥーエイト、テンポキャスター

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Engage Squared株式会社 wins the Microsoft Top Partner Engineer Award for the 4th consecutive year

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：Engage Squared株式会社、日本マイクロソフト株式会社、Microsoft

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78.5% of pregnant people working from home on smartphones say it places little physical strain, while 55.5% earn less than ¥5,000 a month

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The pay rate was low, and income did not increase relative to the time spent
  • My eyes became tired from looking at the screen continuously
  • Being able to work at my own pace
  • Job listings that feel opaque or unsettling

Companies mentioned：SNSテクノロジーズ株式会社、Mamcamp（ママキャン）

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Premium frozen gourmet brand “mitaseru(ミタセル)” opens a new central kitchen in Funabashi, integrating production, storage and shipping and establishing a 2-location network in Kansai and Kanto

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 2.5 times the area of the existing facility
  • Lineup expands to a total of 57 restaurants and 112 products
  • Site area: approximately 666 m²
  • Total floor area: approximately 263 m²
  • Capital: ¥45 million

Companies mentioned：mitaseru、mitaseru JAPAN、三井不動産、三井不動産ロジスティクスパーク船橋、ヤマト運輸、郡リース、ジーク、マルキキッチンソリューション、支那そばや、とうふ屋うかい、三井不動産レジデンシャルウェルネス、日本橋ゆかり、ファイヤーホール4000

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Free provision of the voice AI medical chart creation support service “コエカル” to medical institutions in areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake that occurred on July 28, 2026
  • Thursday, July 30, 2026
  • Number of employees: 37
  • Capital: ¥709,982,000 (including capital reserve)

Companies mentioned：株式会社ADVATEC、コエカル

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ラグジュリーク earns a prestigious global title, named to the “2026 World’s TOP 100 Travel Companies & Tour Operators”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 1,445 companies nominated from around the world
  • 270 companies passed the 1st round of screening
  • The honor of making the “TOP 100”
  • Founded in 2014
  • A global awards program with an 18-year history
  • 1,455 company applications

Companies mentioned：ラグジュリーク、ラグジュアリー・ライフスタイル・アワード、Luxury Lifestyle Awards

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マイクロジェット launches private jet charters for up to 9 passengers

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Up to 9 passengers
  • Charter operations will begin on July 29, 2026
  • Citation Mustang, which can carry 4 passengers

Companies mentioned：マイクロジェット株式会社、Cessna

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[Event on 8/3 (Mon) at 15:00! Participants wanted!] “Uchimizu Great Mission” to be held at the Takarazuka General Government Building!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Date: Reiwa ８, August 3 (Mon), 15:00–15:30
  • Capacity: Approximately 20 people

Companies mentioned：兵庫県阪神北県民局、環境省

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[三田製麺所] Enjoy the richness of rich soy milk and the kick of mala. New summer-limited “Chilled Mala Dandan Noodles with Soy Milk Soup”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Operating 51 locations nationwide
  • Regular serving: ¥1,150 (tax included)
  • Large serving: ¥1,250 (tax included)
  • From August 1, 2026 (Sat.)

Companies mentioned：三田製麺所、株式会社エムピーキッチン、SAKIGAKEホールディングス

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[SSL/TLS certificate auto-renewal service] 日本データー launches support for Windows Server (IIS) for “Server Certificate Renewal Assistant”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original1コモンネームあたり月額2,000円（税込）
  • Initial fee: ¥30,000 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：日本データー、Let’s Encrypt、GMOグローバルサイン、サイバートラスト、DigiCert、セコムトラストシステムズ

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All 600 audience tickets sold out—“筋肉医局 Festival 2026,” featuring more than 100 participants including doctors and dentists, to be held in Shinagawa on August 30 (Sun)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • All 600 audience tickets sold out
  • Entries exceeded 100, and applications have closed
  • Expected attendance: 700 people
  • General admission: advance 5,500 yen; at the door 6,500 yen
  • Students: advance 3,300 yen; at the door 4,500 yen

Companies mentioned：エーディーシーシステム株式会社、筋肉医局、一般社団法人スポーツ・オブ・ハート

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[Limited to the first 100 people] Free chewy churros on 7/31 (Sun)! “STREET CHURROS シャミネ松江店” to hold a pre-opening commemorative event

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Limited to the first 100 people
  • Operating in 12 countries worldwide
  • 120 locations in Korea
  • 16 types of healthy grains
  • Capital: ¥1,000,000

Companies mentioned：STREET CHURROS、株式会社L.B.Market、フジテレビ、TBS

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Nice Community in Yokohama City DX-transforms safety and health management for building managers with AI measurement tool “AYUMI Scan,” in response to amendments to the Industrial Safety and Health Act

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 14 people took part in the most recent session
  • The company began operations in April 2026
  • This regulation took effect on April 1, 2026
  • Established: September 2022

Companies mentioned：株式会社AYUMI BIONICS、ナイスコミュニティー株式会社、ケーブルテレビYOUテレビ

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Full-scale launch of development of an AI-driven satellite data utilization platform to create a space information industry ecosystem!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Handles 45 types of satellite and ground data, including government and commercial data
  • As of the end of June 2026, registered users exceeded 43,000

Companies mentioned：Tellus、JAXA、Degas株式会社、日本電気株式会社、株式会社スペースシフト

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マコー in Niigata holds “Children’s Work Observation Day” for employees’ families

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The company held “Children’s Work Observation Day,” an event for employees’ families, with 17 employees and family members (７ families) taking part.

Companies mentioned：マコー株式会社

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Fonterra Japan announces appointment of new director

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • It has approximately 20,000 employees worldwide
  • Its share of milk collection in New Zealand is approximately 80%
  • It handles approximately 120,000 tons of dairy products annually

Companies mentioned：フォンテラジャパン株式会社、Fonterra Co-Operative Group Limited、National Food Industries Co. Ltd.、National Biscuits & Confectionery Co. Ltd.

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A new food experience where bread takes center stage, made with the bounty of Tokachi, Hokkaido. Natural yeast bakery “BREAD & BEAN by B²” to grand-open in Nishi-Ogikubo on August 13

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Avocado toast with drink ¥1,600 (tax included) Eggs Benedict with drink ¥1,600 (tax included)
  • ELESO charcuterie plate ¥2,200 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社BREAD & BEAN、BREAD & BEAN by B²、ELEZO、First Crop Coffee Japan

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Korea’s No. 1 skincare brand*¹ Dr.G unveils new Black Snail line visuals featuring Kyung-ho Sato (JO1)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Black Snail Cream 50mL ¥2,420 (tax included)
  • Black Snail Retinol Serum 50mL ¥3,080 (tax included)
  • Maximum discount: 66% OFF
  • 50% OFF / Mega-po price
  • 48% OFF / Mega-po price
  • 66% OFF / Mega-po price

Companies mentioned：Dr.G、JO1、Qoo10、Gowoonsesang Cosmetics

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Sofico Service Japan revamps its official website

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：ソフィコ・サービス・ジャパン株式会社、SOFICO

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enableX develops “eX-Think 5B MoE,” an independent SLM that runs under corporate control

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Knowledge capacity equivalent to 5B
  • Computational load equivalent to approximately 2B
  • Less than 12GB VRAM
  • 70B class
  • 300 characters/second
  • Less than 0.1 seconds

Companies mentioned：enableX、JGLUE

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英治出版 establishes the Institute for Management Case Studies with executive coach Masanori Kato, offering courses and turning internal corporate case studies into teaching materials

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Participation fee: ¥3,300
  • July 30, 2026

Companies mentioned：英治出版株式会社、株式会社アクション・デザイン、AGC社、changelogic社、多摩大学、IESE Business School

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One year after being certified as a “Matsuo Lab startup,” how JINGS has built up its AI development work for the manufacturing industry

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: April 22, 2024

Companies mentioned：JINGS、東京大学、グローリー株式会社、シスメックス株式会社、Astemo株式会社、株式会社タダノ

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農福コンソーシアムひろしま launches “Sweet Potato Mochi,” made with sweet potato paste from Forza Proba, the ４th installment in its agriculture-welfare collaboration series

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original1箱10個入り
  • Established: August 8, 2024

Companies mentioned：農福コンソーシアムひろしま、社会福祉法人宗越福祉会、特定非営利活動法人フォルツァプローバ

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A non-slip wall shelf inspired by customer feedback is now available from furniture maker arne, with custom sizing in 1cm increments!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Width: 40–180 cm
  • Depth: 15–25 cm
  • Height: 15–40 cm
  • Price: ¥7,100
  • Release date: July 30, 2026
  • 35 mm in diameter

Companies mentioned：arne、株式会社arne

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[札幌みその] For summer vacation and Silver Week! Children’s ramen half-price fair runs for approximately 2 months, bringing the price to ¥190 including tax!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Facts

  • ¥190 including tax
  • 280 locations in Japan and overseas
  • Original資本金：23,000 千円
  • Capital: 925.16 million yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社グランキュイジーヌ、株式会社SAKIGAKEホールディングス、札幌みその

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Invitation-only HR community “Cradle College” to hold an event on 7/8 themed around “Diversity Management and Individual Autonomy” and “Supporting Work and Caregiving”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Half of the approximately 5,000 employees are aged 50 or older
  • In an internal survey conducted in 2023, about 1,000 people said they had someone within two degrees of kinship who needed care.
  • It was revealed that about 240 of them were the primary caregivers.
  • Original被介護者1人につき月額3万円を支給する手当
  • Healthcare support in partnership with more than 130 clinics nationwide

Companies mentioned：株式会社Cradle、法政大学、名古屋鉄道株式会社

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Make a “small laundry plant” the company’s next pillar. Laundry service しろふわ便 steps up recruitment of corporate partners—a lifestyle-infrastructure business that can be launched with about ¥8 million in startup funds

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About ¥8 million in startup funds
  • An example of the initial investment, including used washing machines and dryers, interior work and plumbing, property contract costs, work supplies, franchise fees, training costs and system usage fees, is about ¥7.5 million.

Companies mentioned：J＆Jカンパニー株式会社、しろふわ便

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E-book “勝っても、負けても。” by Aichi Prefecture Toyohashi City politician and business owner 近藤喜典 ranked No. 1 in 5 categories on Amazon

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Ranked No. 1
  • July 22, 2026
  • 880 yen including tax

Companies mentioned：トキツカゼ出版株式会社、Amazon、Amazon.co.jp、Amazon.com, Inc.、一条工務店

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Originalエクシオ・デジタルソリューションズ「営業・マーケDXPO東京'26夏」に出展

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Facts

  • A record 800 companies are expected to exhibit this year.
  • An admission fee of ¥5,000 applies.
  • An implementation support service that can be used in as little as 1 month.

Companies mentioned：エクシオ・デジタルソリューションズ株式会社、ServiceNow、intra-mart

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樹林AI 株式会社 Chairman and Representative Director 大沢幸弘 to appear as a panelist at “WEB300 FORUM”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • Original2026年8月6日（木）にJBS虎ノ門（虎ノ門ヒルズ ステーションタワー 20F）にて開催される
  • The company conducts its operations in more than 105 languages.

Companies mentioned：樹林AI株式会社、株式会社ナレッジワーク、AI CROSS株式会社、株式会社Major7th、大和証券株式会社

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世界コスプレサミット2026, one of the world’s largest cosplay events, drawing more than 200,000 people every year, has adopted “PicLive,” which lets users share the latest on-site information on a map, as an official service.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Representative cosplayers from 41 countries and regions will gather.
  • Original2026年7月31日（金）から8月2日（日）まで

Companies mentioned：株式会社WCS、株式会社ミックウェア、株式会社TOMODY

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Originalイントラスト、東京センチュリー、日本カーソリューションズ、三井住友海上が提携し、「個人向け中古車リース」の実証事業を開始

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • For 1 year starting in July 2026
  • Capital: ¥81.129 billion
  • Capital: ¥1.18125 billion
  • Capital: ¥139.59552 billion

Companies mentioned：株式会社イントラスト、東京センチュリー株式会社、日本カーソリューションズ株式会社、三井住友海上火災保険株式会社

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August 10 is “Yamato Day”! Enjoy free rice and a chance to win original merchandise in the “Yamato Lottery”!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • August 10, 2026
  • Small rice serving: 120g
  • Regular rice serving: 240g
  • Large rice serving: 400g

Companies mentioned：横浜家系ラーメン大和家、株式会社AZism

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住友三井オートサービス and GOドライブ begin leasing DRIVE CHART

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 120,000 contracted vehicles
  • Accident reduction effects have been seen at 84% of companies.
  • About 1.11 million vehicles

Companies mentioned：住友三井オートサービス、GOドライブ、DRIVE CHART

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A rare fruit from 長野県須坂市, named “ワッサー”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Participation fee: ¥5,000 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：長野県、須坂市、新宿高野、銀座NAGANO

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Launch of “CaseMatch,” a talent intelligence platform for hiring immediately effective employees. Evolving from AI interviews into a service where AI handles the entire hiring process—AI that knows your company inside out helps achieve successful hiring of immediately effective employees for your company.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 150,000 interview records
  • More than 75 companies
  • A total of 150,000 people’s interview records
  • Adopted by more than 100 companies
  • More than 100,000 participants in total

Companies mentioned：CaseMatch株式会社

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住友三井オートサービス and GOドライブ begin leasing DRIVE CHART

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 120,000 contracted vehicles
  • Accident reduction effects have been seen at 84% of companies.
  • About 1.11 million vehicles

Companies mentioned：住友三井オートサービス、GOドライブ、DRIVE CHART

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[Press release] Capture “market share” in food e-commerce. GastroduceJapan announces business results for the first half of 2026

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Monthly transaction volume exceeds ¥350 million
  • The FFS creator network surpasses 1,000 members
  • Monthly transaction volume exceeds ¥10 million
  • The account has also surpassed 10,000 followers

Companies mentioned：GastroduceJapan株式会社、株式会社モールハック、松屋フーズホールディングス、TikTok Shop、WAGYUMAFIA、FOOD FORCE STUDIO、Amazon

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千葉銀行 begins full-scale use at its branches of the “Covenant Management System” developed by ダイナトレック

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The company has implemented its own consulting services at 75% of top regional banks.

Companies mentioned：千葉銀行、ダイナトレック、横浜銀行

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Donation to recipient organizations of the charity walk event [FUSO Walk 2026]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total number of steps
  • Goal
  • A total of 300,000 yen
  • Original1団体10万円
  • Number of participants
  • More than 4,100 organizations have adopted the service
  • The total amount of donations distributed has exceeded ¥16 billion

Companies mentioned：扶桑薬品工業株式会社、コングラント株式会社、NPO法人 クラヴィスアルクス、NPO法人 子宮頸がんを考える市民の会、一般社団法人 日本がん・生殖医療学会

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シルバーアイ begins sales of the INMO GO3 AI smart glasses

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Weight: about 53g
  • Field of view (FOV): about 30°
  • Maximum brightness: 1,500 nits
  • 270mAh replaceable magnetic battery
  • Voice recognition in 78 languages
  • Translation output in 98 languages
  • Offline translation: 9 languages—Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Russian and Thai

Companies mentioned：シルバーアイ、INMO INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED、INMO社

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The “DigiPark” parking space availability monitoring service, using AI cameras, is in operation at the north-side surface parking lot of 大阪国際空港 (Itami Airport).

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Introduced in 2025

Companies mentioned：ニューラルグループ株式会社、大阪国際空港、東京建物、三井不動産

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Originalサイオステクノロジー、AIOpsを見据えたLifeKeeper v10.1の提供開始

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Facts

  • More than 90,000 licenses deployed worldwide
  • Thursday, July 30, 2026

Companies mentioned：サイオステクノロジー株式会社、サイオス株式会社、Amazon Web Services、Ubuntu、Oracle、AppArmor、DataKeeper、LifeKeeper

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[Riviera] Contributing to a circular economy by collecting and reusing used tile samples

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  • A cumulative total of 15,893 pieces collected
  • Pieces shipped: 377,219
  • Collection rate: about 4.21%
  • Average monthly collection: about 278 pieces
  • Reduction in use of new tiles: equivalent to about 1,766 pieces
  • Waste reduction: equivalent to about 15,900 pieces
  • 기준: from raw material procurement through manufacturing (A1-A3)—reduction of about 1.5 tons-CO₂e
  • Basis: from raw material procurement through manufacturing and transportation (A1-A4)—reduction of about 1.8 tons-CO₂e
  • The area of the cut samples reused this time is equivalent to about 158.94㎡.

Companies mentioned：リビエラ株式会社

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Notice of price reductions for “Cialis 10mg” and “tadalafil 10mg,” ED medications offered by イースト駅前クリニック

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Summary not yet available

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  • An estimated 14 million people in Japan—1 in 3 Japanese men—are said to struggle with ED, yet
  • A specialist AGA・ED治療専門クリニック with more than 40 locations nationwide
  • The clinic has provided treatment to more than 4 million people to date.
  • By setting the regular price of Cialis® 10mg and the generic drug tadalafil 10mg at the same amount (¥1,200),
  • ▼¥300
  • ▼¥600
  • ▼¥150
  • ▼¥350

Companies mentioned：イースト駅前クリニック、AGA・ED治療専門クリニック

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[Learning support following the 令和8年 Kumamoto earthquake] One free mathematics course from 河野塾 for people living in Kumamoto Prefecture

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Through Monday, August 31, 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社Stardy、河野塾

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The safety confirmation system “安否コール” wins an award in the “Safety Confirmation Systems” category of ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Large enterprises with 1,000 or more employees
  • Provides cloud services to more than 2,000 corporations through SaaS products

Companies mentioned：株式会社アドテクニカ、アイティクラウド株式会社

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[バイク庫 survey] How do people search for monthly motorcycle parking? Analysis of search page views in the first half of 2026

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Search-by-region pages were the most viewed, at 58.0%
  • Search-by-storage-type pages accounted for 23.1%
  • Search-by-station/railway-line pages accounted for 13.8%
  • Search-by-current-location pages accounted for 5.0%
  • Motorcycle containers were the most popular option, at 52.7%
  • Indoor parking accounted for 33.0%
  • Outdoor parking accounted for 14.3%

Companies mentioned：株式会社e-portal、バイク庫

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Original【8月8日開催】コミュニティ・バンク京信「西陣Fes夏祭り」にCyberomiXが出展｜子ども向け科学教室で“研究者体験”を開催〜この夏、君も研究員になってミッションをクリアしよう！〜

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Facts

  • 500 yen per person (tax included)
  • About 15 minutes

Companies mentioned：株式会社CyberomiX、コミュニティ・バンク京信

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Original【北海道白糠町】「北海道ハルカ カルㇱの森」でキクラゲが収穫期栽培開始から4年、過去最高の収穫量へ

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Facts

  • Started in 2022 with 130 mushroom bed logs
  • Increased to approximately 900 logs by 2026
  • Shiranuka Town is a town in eastern Hokkaido with a population of approximately 7,000

Companies mentioned：北海道白糠町、株式会社クロダ部品商工

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Original初日完売のアブダビ「Waldorf Astoria Residences Yas」、未公開ペントハウス(763㎡・約17.4億円)を優先案内

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Facts

  • Total sales of 850 million AED (approx. ¥37.4 billion※)
  • Sale price: 39,600,000 AED (approx. ¥1.7424 billion※)
  • ※Converted at 1 AED = 44 yen (as of July 2026).

Companies mentioned：BITEX REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE L.L.C、ALDAR、Hilton、Waldorf Astoria

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The D2C/general e-commerce cart system “リピストX（クロス）” has begun integrating with 株式会社Vamosファイナンスサービス’s バモス後払い.

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Facts

  • Has provided hands-on support to more than 1,700 companies to date

Companies mentioned：株式会社リピスト、株式会社Vamosファイナンスサービス、リピストX（クロス）、バモス後払い

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ユービーセキュア refreshes its pre-assessment security service for the “SCS Assessment System”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 8,000 member companies
  • Used in 101 countries
  • Around March 2027

Companies mentioned：ユービーセキュア、NRIセキュアテクノロジーズ、Secure SketCH、IPA、サプライチェーン・サイバーセキュリティ・コンソーシアム（SC3）

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Fivot launches “Flex Capital Factoring,” an invoice purchasing service for small and medium-sized businesses

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Flat 8%
  • Up to 50 million yen
  • Cumulative loan amount exceeds 17 billion yen
  • More than 500 supported companies
  • Default rate: approximately 0.3%

Companies mentioned：株式会社Fivot、Flex Capital

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Achieves a 2.5 times response rate! Free seminar on successful direct mail campaigns that move customers, held August 6 and 7

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2.5 times the response rate
  • Limited to the first 100 people

Companies mentioned：株式会社ウイル・コーポレーション、株式会社ウイルコホールディングス

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Applications open for exhibitors at the 21st LIFE×DESIGN, part of the Tokyo International Gift Show, to be held February 24–26, 2027!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 5 exhibitors sought
  • Established in April Heisei 29 (2017)

Companies mentioned：公益財団法人佐賀県産業振興機構、さが県産品流通デザイン公社

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Contentsquare deployed on Mouse Computer’s official e-commerce site to help optimize the digital customer experience

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 1.3 million websites worldwide use Contentsquare’s AI-powered platform

Companies mentioned：Contentsquare Japan合同会社、株式会社マウスコンピューター

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[50th anniversary] zenkenkai to hold commemorative ceremony for 5,000 people nationwide

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Facts

  • Welcoming 5,000 member chiropractors from across Japan
  • All 5,000 seats filled within 6 hours of registration opening
  • On Wednesday, September 8, 2027

Companies mentioned：全国健康生活普及会、zenkenkai

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Map-based social network PicLive® selected for the official app of the world’s largest cosplay event, “World Cosplay Summit 2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Event dates: July 31–August 2, 2026
  • Participating countries and regions: 41

Companies mentioned：株式会社ミックウェア、Nasdaq Global Market、株式会社TOMODY、株式会社WCS、世界コスプレサミット実行委員会

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Original【8/23〜28】クォンタムフラワーズ＆フーズ（QFF）、「第32回国際園芸学会議（IHC2026）」に出展決定

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Facts

  • Original会期：2026年8月23日(日)～28日(金)
  • QFF booth: Exhibition (Basic booth) 15

Companies mentioned：株式会社クォンタムフラワーズ＆フーズ、QFF、第32回国際園芸学会議、IHC2026、国立京都国際会館、一般社団法人園芸学会、国際園芸学会

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吉備中央町, 株式会社坂本 and 東洋ライス株式会社 sign comprehensive partnership agreement—building a town that promotes health and the environment through rice produced in 吉備中央町

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Facts

  • Original行政区域は268.78㎢
  • Population: 9,931

Companies mentioned：東洋ライス株式会社、株式会社坂本、吉備中央町

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Original【8月3日10:00スタート】ALPHA DRIVE ONE × コンタクトレンズ「refrear（リフレア）」スペシャルコラボキャンペーン！対象商品をご購入でコラボサインシールをプレゼント！

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Limited-edition signature stickers (7 designs in total)
  • Original「1箱につき1枚」

Companies mentioned：フロムアイズ株式会社、ALPHA DRIVE ONE、refrear、Mnet

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ULS Consulting supports Kandenko’s AI adoption and business transformation

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • It took 1–2 weeks to submit estimates to clients
  • Work time was significantly reduced, from the previous 1–2 weeks to around several dozen minutes
  • The calculation method retains logic based on conventional manual work for 80–90% of the process

Companies mentioned：ULSコンサルティング株式会社、株式会社関電工、ULSグループ株式会社

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STM goods, a premium device accessories brand from Sydney, Australia, launches new products, including protective cases for the latest MacBook Neo

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • STM goods was founded in Sydney, Australia, in 1998.
  • More than 25 years have passed since then

Companies mentioned：STM goods、株式会社アーキサイト、ARCHISS、MOBO

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Korean fragrance brand nahes to hold pop-up events at 3 BARNEYS NEW YORK stores

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 28,900 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 8,800 yen (tax included)
  • Capacity: 50 mL
  • Volume: 2mL × 7 bottles

Companies mentioned：nahes、BARNEYS NEW YORK、株式会社インテルコスメシ・ジャパン、イ・セハン

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Yokohama Motomachi original bag brand キタムラ launches its 5th collaboration collection with ムーミン!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ■Price: 58,000 yen (tax included)
  • Currently operates 26 stores nationwide
  • 【MOOMIN × Kitamura】items on sale at 10% off

Companies mentioned：キタムラ、ムーミン、MOOMIN SHOP、楽天市場

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アヤナ バリ wins the “ASEANグリーンホテルアワード2026–2028”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 90-hectare integrated resort
  • 4 hotels
  • 17 event venues
  • 14 pools
  • 30 restaurants
  • 18-hole putting course
  • 2 tennis courts
  • 3 fitness centers
  • 2 children’s playgrounds
  • 854kWp solar power system
  • 6-hectare botanical environment, “Tevana Garden”
  • 2-hectare organic farm, “アヤナファーム”
  • All

Companies mentioned：アヤナ バリ、アヤナ リゾート バリ、アヤナ セガラ、アヤナ ヴィラズ バリ、リンバ by アヤナ、アヤナ レジデンス、アヤナ スパ、スパ オン ザ ロック、グリーンキャンプ バリ、グリーンキャンプ アヤナ、ASEANツーリズムフォーラム2026、ASEAN観光基準アワード、ASEANグリーンホテルアワード2026–2028

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Launch of “Signal DD,” an AI tool that visualizes personnel risks

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Seeking 10 companies for the initial rollout, on a limited basis
  • Service launches on July 30, 2026 (Thursday)

Companies mentioned：株式会社Solafune、Fortis Intelligence Advisory株式会社

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レックスアドバイザーズ has obtained the “Kurumin Certification,” recognized by 厚生労働省

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • For 3 years, from Reiwa ４年２月１日 through Reiwa ７年１２月３１日
  • Target male parental leave uptake rate: 30%
  • Set average prescribed overtime hours for full-time employees at under 30 hours

Companies mentioned：株式会社レックスアドバイザーズ、厚生労働省

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Original【京都外国語大学】人気イベント「こども大学」京都で初開催！“世界のことば”と“環境かるた”で、夏休みの自由研究を応援（8月19・20日開講）

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 7 partner universities located in Kyoto
  • 2 hands-on workshops
  • Capacity：first 25 applicants
  • Capacity: First 20 people

Companies mentioned：京都外国語大学、京都工芸繊維大学、京都市立芸術大学、京都女子大学、京都美術工芸大学、同志社女子大学、京都大学、京都アカデミアフォーラムin丸の内

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[Total sales approaching 40,000 pairs※!] Why are INÉD’s “leg-beautifying pants” still sought out by name? The secret behind the iconic, divine tapered pants chosen with “These are still the ones!” in the era of wide-leg pants

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total sales: 38,000 pairs
  • 4 years since launch

Companies mentioned：株式会社フランドル、INÉD

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Developed and validated a Japanese-language questionnaire to assess the impact of voice disorders on patients’ lives

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 100 patients with voice disorders
  • 52 healthy individuals
  • Cronbach’s α = 0.98
  • r = 0.93

Companies mentioned：杏林大学、Journal of Voice、Elsevier

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Nihon Stryker selected for the 2026 Japan Best Workplaces for Young Employees ranking

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Ranked 7th in the large-scale company category
  • Contributing to more than 1億5千万人 patients worldwide every year

Companies mentioned：日本ストライカー株式会社、ストライカーコーポレーション、Great Place To Work® Institute Japan

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OriginalLEEEP、UGC投稿を1件ごとのコンテンツページとして公開可能に。商品理解・直接誘導・検索流入を支援

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Adopted by more than 2,100 e-commerce sites

Companies mentioned：株式会社REGALI、LEEEP

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テックビズ launches “MARKETINGBIZ advertising management services,” delivered by a team of immediately deployable freelance professionals

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 3,000 client companies
  • Contract period (from 3 months)
  • Approximately 97% continued engagement rate

Companies mentioned：テックビズ、Google、Meta、MARKETINGBIZ

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Summer program for high school and university students exploring the future of healthcare — Learn about the language and cultural challenges faced by foreign patients and the work of supporting them —

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • As of the end of 2025, the number of foreign residents in Japan was 4,125,395
  • Number of participants: 30 (invited free of charge)

Companies mentioned：サノフィ株式会社、医療×「やさしい日本語」研究会、全国医療通訳者協会NAMI

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More than 60% of business professionals use AI, while over 70% are interested. The biggest hurdle to adoption is “a lack of knowledgeable staff in the company”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The survey found that 60.7% use AI tools for work.
  • The survey found that a total of 74.0% expressed some degree of interest.
  • “There’s no one in the company who knows much about AI” was the most common response, at 135 people (45.0%)
  • “Information leaks and security” was the most common response, at 152 people (50.7%)
  • 61.7% intend to adopt it soon

Companies mentioned：OTENBA株式会社、未知株式会社

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Shimmering light and timeless functional beauty—a gradient of clear aqua blue, reminiscent of a crystal-clear sea, spreads across natural MOP. A new “MARINE GMT” color model arrives in a limited release

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Limited to 99 bottles
  • 150M water resistance
  • Case diameter: 44.8m
  • Thickness: 13.9 mm
  • Weight: approx. 220 g
  • Band width: 22 mm
  • Capital: 20 million yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社ケンテックスジャパン、ケンテックス

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