Nearly 90% of back-office staff say they have tasks that take a long time. Both expectations and concerns about using AI come to light
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
A total of 88.1% said they experience time-consuming tasks in some form.
“Data entry” stood out, with 148 responses (56.9%)
“Data entry and aggregation” was the most common response, with 171 responses (65.8%)
“Reducing work time” was the most common response, with 200 responses (76.9%)
“I’m concerned about accuracy” was the most common response, with 149 responses (57.3%)
“Not making much progress” was the most common response, at 49.2% (128 responses). Combined with “Not making any progress at all” at 19.2% (50 responses), 68.4% said they were “not making progress.”
A total of 57.7% expressed a willingness to use it: 7.7% (20 responses) said “I’d definitely like to use it,” and 50.0% (130 responses) said “I’d like to use it if the conditions are right.”
メディフォン begins offering its remote medical interpreting service, mediPhone (Mediphone), free of charge to medical institutions, first-aid facilities and evacuation shelters (operated by local governments), and companies affected by the 令和８年 Kumamoto earthquake
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Languages supported: 32
Providing an environment for use at approximately 88,000 medical institutions, local governments, and other organizations nationwide
Health management for approximately 300,000 employees
HUROM, operating in 88 countries and regions worldwide, makes a full-scale entry into the commercial market! Launches the “Hurom CP50” cold-press juicer for cafes, hotels, and restaurants
[For pawnshop businesses] Free webinar to thoroughly explain how to improve operational efficiency and increase e-commerce sales at the same time / Friday, July 31, 14:00–
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
The reuse market has continued to expand for 15 consecutive years, and its size has surpassed 3 trillion yen.
[On-site media coverage invitation] A childcare corporation takes on “wildlife damage, abandoned farmland, and food waste that costs lives” at a game meat and brewery complex in Minamiuonuma
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Rice paddies equivalent to approximately 9.1 Tokyo Domes
Approximately 106 tons of rice for school lunches per year
【日本蓄電池株式会社】Begins receiving power at grid-scale battery storage facility “NC Toyooka City Tantocho Battery Storage Station” in Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture
Special prize featuring a limited-edition blanket to mark the 40th anniversary of pizza buns! Buy eligible steamed buns for a chance to win; 500 winners in total. “Warm up with steamed buns!” campaign runs from Saturday, August 1, 2026, to Saturday, October 31.
【Kyoto・ホテル長楽館】A novel “shaved ice × savarin” dessert served in a registered Important Cultural Property: “長楽館 氷菓.” Berry Pistachio and seasonal Earl Grey Fig available from September 1
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Berry Pistachio, with mini drink: 2,480 yen
Earl Grey Fig, with mini drink: 2,330 yen
A separate 10% service charge will be added.
Built in Meiji 42 (1909) as a guesthouse for businessman 村井吉兵衛
長楽館 was designated a National Important Cultural Property in 2024.
Joined Small Luxury Hotels of the World（SLH） in 2025.
Starting September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)
Companies mentioned：株式会社長楽館、ホテル長楽館、Small Luxury Hotels of the World（SLH）
A new scenic attraction opens at Biwako Terrace! The “Sky Bridge,” a suspension bridge spanning a 220 m valley in a single span, grand-opens Monday, September 14.
Surrounded by the aroma of Okinawa-grown shikuwasa citrus, this 90-minute treatment gently cares for sun-exposed skin. “Seragaki Sun-Kissed Retreat” launches August 1
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: 32,000 yen
Operates more than 230 hotels and resorts in over 40 countries worldwide
Shohei Ohtani official jewelry latest release, “K24 MEDAL DIAMOND JEWELRY,” available for expanded preorder sales through BS Fuji’s shopping site “BS Fuji Shopping”
Summer gifts to take home from Shibuya: from luxurious shelf-stable gifts that hold up even in extreme heat to authentic spicy dishes from around the world. An overview of the Shibuya food area operated by Tokyu Department Store
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Original合計約10,000㎡
Yukari Assortment Box (Shibuya-exclusive BOX): 2 bags of 8 Yukari crackers, 1,383 yen
Mermel Shibuya-exclusive box: 4 pieces, 1,050 yen
Hikarie Petit (exclusive to the ShinQs store inside Shibuya Hikarie): 8 pieces, 3,201 yen
Shibuya dog-shaped canelé: 1 piece, 360 yen
TAKE OUT BAG LEMON YELLOW (S), 1,200 yen
Original福み
Companies mentioned：株式会社 東急百貨店、坂角総本舖、Mels CARAMEL WORKS、ル パン ドゥ ジョエル・ロブション、立町カヌレ、RANDY’S DONUTS、菓匠禄兵衛、ダイコウ醤油、CARVAAN Delicatessen & Beer stop、UP Noodle、妻家房、YAKITORI STAND IPPON、モアドーナツ、ゲンササキ ラ・ブティック・ドゥ・ユキノシタ・カマクラ、メゾン・ヴェルディエ、SILK AND ILY、わらしべたい焼き、Giraffa
[Summer vacation event] “EVANGELION 6th Mini Human Instrumentality Project” opens! Become a mini NERV officer! Special exhibition! Enjoy Evangelion at Small Worlds TOKYO again this year! Aug. 1 (Sat.)–Sept. 13 (Sun.)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Annual-pass resident program: Adults, 13,700 yen
Resident program: Same price for adults and high school students and younger, 6,980 yen
Price: ¥27,500 (tax included)
List price: ¥3,300 (tax included)
One of Asia’s largest miniature museums, with a total area of 7,000 m²
Adults (18 and over) ¥3,200
Middle and high school students (12–17) ¥2,100
Children (4–11) ¥1,700
1 visit: 700 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社 SMALL WORLDS、カラー、認定NPO法人アニメ特撮アーカイブ機構（ATAC）、キングレコード、BANDAI SPIRITS
“Cable Taizen 2026,” packed with information on audio cables that bring out even more of an audio system’s capabilities, goes on sale July 30, 2026 (Thu.)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Introducing 33 notable brands
“Cable Taizen 2026” to go on sale July 30, 2026 (Thu.)
“45th Anniversary Project”: The essence of AudioQuest
A side-by-side comparison of 24 noteworthy power cable models
[Summer hair removal: Are you only taking care of the parts people can see?] Unwanted hair on the back and nape—areas you “can’t reach or see” yourself—that 1 in 2 people secretly notice
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Tank top (32.5%)
Camisole (31.0%)
Sleeveless top (25.3%)
Very conscious of it (37.9%)
Somewhat conscious of it (39.3%)
Arms (76.0%)
Armpits (71.8%)
Back (25.0%)
Nape (21.5%)
It is hard to reach, and treating it myself feels scary or like a hassle (39.8%)
I can’t see it myself, so it doesn’t bother me (36.7%)
Bring the same gentle care on your travels. Introducing the new travel-friendly trial-size “Mama & Kids Sensitive Skin Face Care Moist Dream Design Trial Set” to make outings even more enjoyable
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
“Mama & Kids Sensitive Skin Face Care Moist Dream Design Trial Set”: 4-piece set, 2,090 yen (tax included)
Mama & Kids Mousse Mild Whip (Dream Design), 30 mL
Mama & Kids Moist Oligo Milk (Dream Design), 30 mL
Free release of a resource on “Understanding in 10 minutes: Challenges and solutions for passing on technical skills in the construction industry”｜株式会社LDcube
Survey on “summer skin dryness” among business professionals: 80.6% of those who are going to the office more often say their summer skin dryness has worsened
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
80.6% of those going to the office more often say their summer skin dryness has worsened over the past 1–2 years
64.7% of those who are “very conscious” of summer skin dryness show a tendency toward “inner dryness”
71.7% of people who work at a workplace or office are dissatisfied with the summer air-conditioning environment
Meanwhile, only 18.2% use moisturizing skincare at their workplace or office
As a measure against summer skin dryness, 34.4% said their “current skincare routine is not enough”
97.5% of those who have strongly felt their summer skin dryness worsen over the past 1–2 years are interested in skincare they can do alongside hydrating
【The strategy of companies “chosen” for AIO citations】How do they differ from companies that only rank highly in SEO? “Regular analysis” and a focus on “primary information,” practiced by more than 80%
Companies securing AIO citations were asked what stage of consideration users are generally in when their products or services appear in AIO. The most common response was “comparing options (76.7%),” reaching about 80%.
Companies were asked which measures they felt had actually been effective in getting their own content cited by AIO. The measure that companies securing AIO citations most often said was effective was “distribution to external media and press release sites (52.8%),” cited by more than half.
Among companies securing AIO citations, the most common response was “focus on creating ‘original primary information’ and ‘substantive content’ that users value (36.2%).”
【LAGOM】Cleanses to leave skin fresh, with an elegant lingering finish. LAGOM’s cleansing products, which leave skin clean, are available for a limited time in a Pione grape fragrance with a luxurious, sweet and refreshing fruit flavor.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Gel-to-Water Cleanser (PI) (morning face wash), 220 mL
¥2,310 (tax included)
Micro Foam Cleanser (PI) (facial cleanser and makeup remover), 150 mL
人生4カット and オリックス・バファローズ unveil limited-edition frames for the third installment of the “Bs Summer Battle 2026” collaboration! A campaign exclusively for people who take photos will also be held
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Sales period: Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.)–Oct. 31, 2026 (Sat.)
Survey of 1,112 manufacturing workers | About 60% say they are “caught up in administrative work”; more than half say skills are “not being passed on”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
About 60% say they are “caught up in administrative work”
At a majority (52.2%) of companies, skills are “not being passed on”
At about half of companies (49.4%), processes that cannot be handled when the person in charge is absent account for “40% or more of manufacturing processes”
25.3% said they spend less than 20% of their working hours on practical work
Declining productivity (38.5%)
Higher defect rates (32.5%)
Declining quality (30.7%)
Standardizing work and preparing procedure manuals (32.9%)
“Late Summer Highball Garden,” exclusively for hotel guests, to be held Sept. 1, 2026 (Tue.)–Oct. 31 (Sat.) — lifestyle hotel TWIN-LINE HOTEL YANBARU OKINAWA JAPAN
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
Saturday, Oct. 31
19:30
21:30
142 rooms
108 parking spaces
Companies mentioned：株式会社カトープレジャーグループ、TWIN-LINE HOTEL YANBARU OKINAWA JAPAN
Survey of 1,000 people on investment and asset management | About 30% of those with experience said they had “no particular regrets,” while some said, “I wish I had started earlier”
GREEN BROTHERS puts seasonal returning bonito at the center of salads starting Aug. 6 (Thu.), the start of autumn. New autumn power salad “Bonito Garnish” launches.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Bonito Garnish: ¥1,550 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：GREEN BROTHERS、株式会社FTG Company
New products from BAGEL & BAGEL! 3 summer-only bagels featuring spicy curry, Okinawan brown sugar, and tomato × cheese, plus sandwiches, available for a limited time
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Spice-Scented Cheese Curry ¥294 (tax included)
Okinawan Brown Sugar and Walnuts ¥300 (tax included)
Tomato and Cheese ¥317 (tax included)
Prosciutto and Hokkaido Mozzarella with Basil Sauce ¥748 (tax included)
A one-day market and talk event, “AWAJI Local Navi,” where residents introduce the “now” of Awaji Island, to be held at Awaji Highway Oasis from 10:00 on Aug. 12 (Thursday)
Do you know the “mosquito-coil pig”? A wagashi artisan has preserved “Japan’s vanishing summer” in elaborately crafted seasonal sweets. August-only “Fireworks” and “Mosquito-Coil Pig” now on sale
Unirita’s service management platform “LMIS” earns the highest “Leader” rating in 2 categories in the “ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
The global incident response services market is a growing market, forecast to expand to US$99.14 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate of 18.77%
Currently used by more than 300 major domestic organizations
The service has more than 20,000 users
The internal portal feature, Self-Service Portal, is used by more than 200,000 users
Popular Sendai shop kazunori ikeda individuel to open a booth at the “Souvenir Selection”! [In front of the stained-glass window on the 2nd floor of Sendai Station (north area)]
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Event period: Aug. 5, 2026 (Wednesday)–Aug. 10 (Monday)
A new IPO strategy for growth companies! Free online seminar on “The Strategic Significance of Listing on the TOKYO PRO Market (TPM) and Key Preparation Points”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
As of the end of March 2026, the number of listed companies had reached 176
17 companies stepped up over the past 3 years (April 2023–March 2026)
Moves from the TSE Growth market to the Growth Market approximately 1 year (13 months) after its in-house TPM listing
More than 2,000 employees
More than 20,000 client companies
Companies mentioned：辻・本郷 税理士法人、辻・本郷 CFO株式会社、ブリッジコンサルティンググループ株式会社、東証、PwC Japan
Beat the heat! To show our appreciation, regular-size Iekei ramen will be offered at a special price. 壱角家 Day to be held as a special event on July 31 (Fri.)!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Regular-size ramen (soy sauce/salt) offered for 691 yen (760 yen including tax)
Applications open for business plans that take on new business challenges and address regional issues! “Fukushima Venture Award 2026” (Organizer: 福島県; Planning and Operations: エイチタス株式会社)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Grand Prize (福島県 Governor’s Award): 200,000 yen prize
Film “ATEEZ : LIGHT THE WAY IN CINEMAS” to receive an ultra-limited theatrical release starting Aug. 19 (Wed.) at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya and other theaters! Experience ATEEZ immersively on the big screen.
Buying a condo in Tokyo’s 23 wards: 1 in 3 say they need an annual income of at least 20 million yen — 60% of prospective buyers in the 23 wards are considering properties over 100 million yen, while households earning less than 10 million yen are shifting to suburban areas
Kyoko Koizumi’s 31-show national tour advances “decarbonization, forest creation and child support”; results announced for 3 projects tackling social issues
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Reached the equivalent of 2,094 acorn saplings
Invited children from 4 locations, 40 in total, to the tour
Minority Shareholder Dot Com’s Yutaka Yamanaka discusses “Forbesジョージア’s 100 Richest People”: the 18th installment features Tengiz Apkhaidze — age 71, a 7% shareholder who has supported JTI’s chosen local tobacco distribution partner since he was 43
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Ranked 83rd
Even with a 7% stake, holds a position representing the family