# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-30 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 9 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.

## Kagura Salon signs a regional partnership agreement with 皇學館大学

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:38:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187853.html
- anchor: #n1749071
- Companies mentioned: 神楽サロン有限会社、皇學館大学

Facts:
- Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Completed travel agency registration in June 2022
- Over the 2 years of 2024 and 2025

## Installed the multifunctional baby-care sofa “mamaro sofa” at “HEY WORLD!!”!

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:36:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000173.000016859.html
- anchor: #n1749072
- Companies mentioned: Trim株式会社、mamaro sofa、HEY WORLD!!、mamaro GO

Facts:
- Starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026
- Compact design with a width of 80 cm
- Unit weight: approximately 65 kg
- Power: AC100V 1300W

## 【First in the Tokai region!】Japanese confectionery brand 岡田謹製茶織屋, combining domestically grown tea leaves and cacao, makes its first appearance at the summer festival ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ’s “アムール・デュ・ガトー”!

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:30:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001373.000013125.html
- anchor: #n1749073
- Companies mentioned: 岡田謹製茶織屋、株式会社ケイシイシイ、ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ

Facts:
- ■ Event period: Friday, July 31, 2026–Sunday, August 9, 2026
- ■ Event hours: 10:00-20:00
- ※最終日は17：00閉場
- [Price] 1,620 yen (tax included)
- [Price] 3,240 yen (tax included)
- 【Price】1,512 yen (tax included)
- 【Price】432 yen (tax included)
- [Price] 486 yen (tax included)

## Get into the festival spirit with piping-hot “special festival menu items” grilled on an iron griddle! The “Summer Vacation Fair,” offering children a “free soft drink or ice cream pass,” begins Saturday, August 1, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:30:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000108938.html
- anchor: #n1749074
- Companies mentioned: 千房株式会社、お好み焼千房、ぷれじでんと千房、千房Elegance

Facts:
- 31 days in total
- All items: 480 yen (tax included)
- All items: 550 yen (tax included)

## 【Aomori Prefecture, 弘前市】Hirosaki Neputa Festival to be held from August 1 to 7, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000183298.html
- anchor: #n1749088
- Companies mentioned: 弘前市、弘前市役所ねぷた実行委員会、弘前自衛隊ねぷた協力会、弘前大学ねぷた実行委員会、祭好会、認定こども園弘前みなみ幼稚園、弘前ネプタ愛好会、弘南鉄道

Facts:
- Event period: August 1, 2026–August 7, 2026
- Route and start time: August 1–4, Dotemachi route, 19:00–
- Around 240 goldfish Neputa lanterns will be displayed along the Tsuchibuchi River, at the 弘前市 government office main building, and at tourist facilities around the city
- 24 footlight Neputa paintings will be installed in the Central Civic Plaza
- Around 30 “goldfish lanterns” from Yanai City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, said to have been inspired by Hirosaki’s goldfish Neputa, will also be displayed
- On the 弘南鉄道 Owani Line, a train decorated inside with around 200 goldfish Neputa...

## “Providing entrepreneurs taking on challenges with the funds they need, when they need them”—Fintech company Yoii, which has raised a cumulative ¥1.4 billion, relocates its office to accelerate growth

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000078333.html
- anchor: #n1749087
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Yoii、三菱UFJ信託銀行、農林中金イノベーション投資事業有限責任組合、FFGベンチャービジネスパートナーズ、One Capital、インクルージョン・ジャパン、dLab Group Limited、東京大学協創プラットフォーム開発、伊藤忠テクノロジーベンチャーズ、HiJoJo Partners、BIPROGY株式会社、Plug and Play Japan

Facts:
- Raised approximately ¥800 million in total
- Capital: ¥1,409,382,995 (including capital reserve)

## 『ナイジェリア研究の視角』落合雄彦 著 読書会開催のお知らせ

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000183816.html
- anchor: #n1749086
- Companies mentioned: AIマネー大学株式会社、HOYA株式会社、エヌビディア(NVIDIA)、チャールズ・シュワブ、東京リーガルマインド、杉山産婦人科丸の内医院、日本銀行、Kollectアーツ法律事務所、宮村・井桁法律事務所、東京ディフェンダー法律事務所、東京桜橋法律事務所、高野隆法律事務所、グラス・ルイス（Glass Lewis）、日本プロクシー・ガバナンス研究所、ISS（Institutional Shareholder Services）

Facts:
- He was the first person to build assets of more than 150 billion yen solely through investment
- Invested more than 2 billion yen
- Ultimately achieved returns of more than 100 times the investment
- More than 1,000 publicly listed companies worldwide
- More than 200 privately held companies
- More than 45% in favor
- At least 48% in favor
- At least 33% in favor
- At least 43% in favor
- At least 25% of votes in favor

## 【重版決定】レガシィ 天野隆の『限りある時間を豊かにする 人生最後のお金の授業』、丸善 丸の内本店の週間新書売上ランキングで第1位

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000009990.html
- anchor: #n1749085
- Companies mentioned: 税理士法人レガシィ、株式会社レガシィ、丸善 丸の内本店、青春出版社、公益財団法人日本サッカー協会（JFA）

Facts:
- won No. 1
- List price: ¥1,232 (tax included)
- Has written or supervised more than 100 books

## 【1.5x higher friend-add rate】L-TRACK, a new way to measure LINE friend additions without routing users through the LINE authentication screen

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000007786.html
- anchor: #n1749084
- Companies mentioned: LINE、Meta、Google、TikTok、L-TRACK、L-STEP、エルメ、株式会社SVC

Facts:
- Friend-add rate is approximately 1.5 times higher
- CPA reduced by approximately 20–30%
- Advertising costs improved by approximately 20–30%
- Monthly fee: from 25,000 yen

## 【Okta survey】The “governance crisis” posed by AI agents—81% of CISOs worldwide are concerned about excessive AI access

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000189.000063011.html
- anchor: #n1749083
- Companies mentioned: Okta, Inc.、Okta Japan株式会社

Facts:
- 81% of global CISOs are concerned that excessive AI access permissions may be left unreviewed
- 21% of organizations reuse shared credentials or service accounts for AI agents
- All AI agents in their environment can be “located” (47%)
- 68% of CISOs recognize that at least some unapproved AI (shadow AI) exists within their organization
- The most common response upon discovery is “block access (35%)”
- Just 31% of CISOs feel they are “completely aligned” with executives and boards on acceptable AI risk levels
- In Japan, “security first (34%)” surpassed “innovation first (approximately 30%)”
- 14.5% of leaders in Japan say, “Our organization has

## The 5th Sales & Marketing DXPO Tokyo '26 [Summer]: An exhibition for boosting sales, promoting sales and advancing DX

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000248.000017704.html
- anchor: #n1749082
- Companies mentioned: ブティックス株式会社、オイシックス・ラ・大地、ソフトブレーン・サービス

Facts:
- Two days, August 20 and 21
- A total of 32 sessions will be held

## 【Taiwan report】Taiwan’s drone industry becomes a key part of the global defense supply chain <Wise Machinery Industry Journal, first week of August 2026 issue>

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000370.000059899.html
- anchor: #n1749081
- Companies mentioned: ワイズコンサルティング グループ、中華精測、フェアフレンドグループ、友嘉集団

Facts:
- Aggressive R&D investment accounts for 24% of sales

## 【8/7(金) 13:00開催】賛助会員Matchbox Technologies主催、新潟県南魚沼市が登壇 市公式の短時間就労マッチングサービスで実現する多様な人材の活躍と人手不足解消セミナー

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000374.000132312.html
- anchor: #n1749080
- Companies mentioned: Matchbox Technologies、南魚沼市、一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会

Facts:
- More than 350 hires are generated each month on average
- Implemented in 58 municipalities across 9 prefectures
- 7 additional local governments plan to adopt the service

## KRAFTON and Neon Giant’s The Ascent surpasses 12 million cumulative players! To mark its 5th anniversary, a major November update and future roadmap have been announced!

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000411.000082433.html
- anchor: #n1749079
- Companies mentioned: KRAFTON、Neon Giant、The Ascent Group、D.I.C.E. Awards、Golden Joystick Awards、Steam、Xbox、PlayStation、KRAFTON JAPAN株式会社、KRAFTON, Inc.、PUBG STUDIOS、Striking Distance Studios、Unknown Worlds、KRAFTON Montréal Studio、Bluehole Studio、RisingWings、5minlab、Dreamotion、ReLU Games、Flyway Games、Tango Gameworks、inZOI Studio、JOFSOFT、Eleventh Hour Games、OmniCraft Labs、Olivetree Games、Loonshot Games、9B STUDIO

Facts:
- KRAFTON has handled publishing since March 2026
- Scheduled for release on PlayStation, Xbox and PC (Steam) in November 2026
- Price: 3,980 yen / 4,378 yen (tax included)

## “Art created by time.” Now on sale: the ROLEX Datejust Ref.6605, featuring a one-of-a-kind Black Gloss Ghost Dial.

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000869.000016079.html
- anchor: #n1749078
- Companies mentioned: ROLEX、PRINCIPE PRIVE - Epoca d'Oro、PRINCIPE privé

Facts:
- Sale price: ¥4,730,000 (tax included)
- 36mm (excluding crown)
- 40mm (lug to lug)
- Frequency: 18,000 vibrations/hour
- 26 jewels
- Power reserve: up to 40 hours

## 【New products making their debut in Nagoya, too!】Cheese dessert specialty shop “Now on Cheese♪” will open for a limited time at ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ’s summer festival “アムール・デュ・ガトー”! New products and rare cheese soft serve will also be available.

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001372.000013125.html
- anchor: #n1749077
- Companies mentioned: Now on Cheese♪、株式会社ケイシイシイ、ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ

Facts:
- Price: ¥432 (including tax)
- Price: 550 yen (tax included)
- Price: 2,484 yen (including tax)

## Beware of increasingly sophisticated online shopping troubles! Trends in consumer consultations in 横浜市

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001974.000013670.html
- anchor: #n1749076
- Companies mentioned: 横浜市

Facts:
- 横浜市 Consumer Affairs Center received 17,167 consumer consultation requests
- Contract value reached ¥14.19 billion
- There were 7,025 consultations from people aged 60 and over
- Up 4.7% from the previous fiscal year
- Problems involving cosmetic purchases were particularly common, accounting for 63%
- Contract value for “construction and building,” including renovation work, totaled ¥3.04 billion
- 723 consultations

## A new actress, ヴェスパー・デヴェロー (voice: 内田 秀), joins Alice Gear Aegis!

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002004.000004473.html
- anchor: #n1749075
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コロプラ、ピラミッド、島田フミカネ、海老川兼武、柳瀬敬之、ZUNTATA

Facts:
- We are pleased to announce that a new playable character, ヴェスパー・デヴェロー (voice: 内田 秀), became available on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
- Event period: through Monday, August 17, 2026, 14:59 (scheduled)
- Event period: July 30, 2026 (Thu.), 15:00–August 31 (Mon.), 14:59 (planned)
- Event period: July 30, 2026 (Thu.), 15:00–September 1 (Tue.), 14:59 (planned)
- Event period: July 30, 2026 (Thu.), 15:00–October 1 (Thu.), 14:59 (planned)
- A free scout is underway, offering a chance to randomly recruit 1 Another ★4 character implemented by October 2025.
- 2 “Premium Select Scouts” are now available, letting players choose and recruit 1 Another/Factor ★4 character implemented by October 2025.
- Established: October 1, 2008

## Professional computer repair service PCバル opens a new store at イオンモール Kushiro Showa on August 6

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:22:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000897.000008585.html
- anchor: #n1749058
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バルテック、株式会社バルテックフィールドサービス、イオンモール、PCバル

Facts:
- More than 100 units on display at all times; hands-on checks available
- 最短当日・3〜4万円台〜でデータ移行込み
- Initial diagnosis and estimate for computer problems, normally a paid service (2,200 yen)

## [Sold out—thank you! & new offering begins] The 22nd fund of おうちの再生ファンドVIFA is sold out! The 23rd fund opens for investment on August 1!

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000145909.html
- anchor: #n1749059
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リアルエステート、レクストアセットマネジメント株式会社、おうちの再生ファンドVIFA

Facts:
- Priority investment: 6,300万円
- (Subordinated investment amount: 2,100万)
- Projected yield: 10.0% per year
- Minimum investment: 1万円 (1 unit: 1万円)
- Investment period: 8 months (2026/9/1–2027/4/30)

## Infrastructure Tech Japan Holdings raises 2億円 in funding, pursuing M&A to “enhance the value of the infrastructure maintenance industry”

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:17:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187651.html
- anchor: #n1749060
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インフラテック・ジャパン・ホールディングス、PARTNERS FUND株式会社、IME株式会社

Facts:
- 2億円 in funding
- Domestic market size: ６兆円
- Sales scale: 10億円
- 19 employees (group consolidated), 4 employees (standalone)

## Tickets sell out as Nagoya-originated “NAGOYA ENTERTAINMENT PROJECT KICK OFF 2026” comes to a close! サクラグのトモダチのWA!! in ZeppNagoya名古屋夢応援団

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:17:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000134.000088517.html
- anchor: #n1749061
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NDP、SAKURA GRADUATION、Nagoya Dragon GATE Project、KiraLuna、SO-ON Project Nagoya、矢場とん、Zepp Nagoya

Facts:
- NAGOYA ENTERTAINMENT PROJECT KICK OFF 2026
- July 28, 2026 (Tuesday)
- 100 kids’ cheerleaders

## [Limited-time special project] Huge response to the July pre-opening! Hyperlocal media NARITA TIME (ナリタイム) opens applications for “free coverage and publication” of stores, businesses and events that are helping energize Narita

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:16:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000164824.html
- anchor: #n1749062
- Companies mentioned: NARITA TIME、株式会社プランエー、SMILE SKY LAB、NAA

Facts:
- Since the pre-opening on July 1, 2026
- Aug. 1, 2026 (Saturday)
- Until Aug. 31, 2026 (Mon.) 23:59

## More precise, more flexible use of PL lenses. SHOTEN launches 9 “PL+” mount adapters in its UMS series

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:16:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000694.000071960.html
- anchor: #n1749063
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社焦点工房、SHOTEN、ソニー、ニコン、キヤノン、ライカ、富士フイルム、マイクロフォーサーズ、ハッセルブラッド、Amazon JP、楽天、ヤフーショッピング

Facts:
- Going on sale July 29, 2026 (Wed.)
- ¥41,000–44,000 (tax included)

## ikigAI joins 群馬県’s “Women’s Digital Talent Development Project,” holding career talks and AI vision board workshops for junior and senior high school girls. Also covered by 群馬テレビ and 上毛新聞.

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:14:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000151279.html
- anchor: #n1748959
- Companies mentioned: ikigAI株式会社、群馬県、群馬テレビ、上毛新聞、共愛学園前橋国際大学、こども家庭庁、東京都、武蔵野大学、中央大学、立命館大学、UC Berkeley Haas School of Business、経済産業省、Berkeley SkyDeck、東大IPC

Facts:
- For 40 junior and senior high school girls and their parents
- Users from approximately 30 countries, with approximately 3,000 or more users in total
- Winner of the Excellence Award at TOKYO STARTUP GATEWAY 2024 (out of 3,317 entries)

## 人手不足時代の外食人材の定着を支える、外食業特定技能2号試験対策アプリに新機能リリース

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000166511.html
- anchor: #n1748966
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AIサプリ、大手外食チェーン

Facts:
- 2026年4月、外食業分野では特定技能1号の新規受入れが停止されました。

## Notice: Book club meeting for The War of Trump and the Defeat of America, by Hideaki Shinoda

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000183816.html
- anchor: #n1748965
- Companies mentioned: AIマネー大学株式会社、HOYA株式会社、エヌビディア(NVIDIA)、チャールズ・シュワブ、東京リーガルマインド、杉山産婦人科丸の内医院、日本銀行、Kollectアーツ法律事務所、宮村・井桁法律事務所、東京ディフェンダー法律事務所、東京桜橋法律事務所、高野隆法律事務所

Facts:
- Built assets worth more than ¥150 billion through investments alone
- Made investments totaling more than 2 billion yen
- Achieved returns of more than 100 times
- HOYA株式会社, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market, securities code 7741

## Do fireworks festivals encourage restaurant openings? Analysis of opening data from 593 businesses around Osaka’s 2 major fireworks festivals

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000097.000043858.html
- anchor: #n1748964
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Review、YOROZU DATA

Facts:
- 593 business-opening records
- By genre, 205 restaurants opened around Juso Station over the 3 years from 2023 to 2025.
- 388 restaurants opened around Sakuranomiya Station over the 3 years.
- With the help of approximately 6,500 registered partners nationwide

## More than 90% student satisfaction with company culture, regardless of whether students are from or live in Niigata. Cloud-based shift management company to launch 3 “1-Day Work Experience” courses in July

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000143.000092212.html
- anchor: #n1748963
- Companies mentioned: オーエムネットワーク株式会社、ONE CAREER（ワンキャリア）、にいがた就職応援団ナビ2028

Facts:
- 売上高10億円

## Automate kintone data entry just by speaking. Umee Technologies to speak at “kintone×AI Expo 2026 @ Online,” held online on August 19.

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000217.000096454.html
- anchor: #n1748962
- Companies mentioned: Umee Technologies株式会社、M-SOLUTIONS株式会社、サイボウズ株式会社、NDIソリューションズ株式会社、アールスリーインスティテュート、株式会社C-RISE、k&iソリューションズ株式会社、株式会社ゼンク、株式会社ジョイゾー、株式会社ソフトクリエイト、株式会社ノベルワークス、株式会社ソウルウェア、株式会社システムズナカシマ

Facts:
- A total of 13 companies
- Capacity: 1,000 people
- Aug. 19, 2026

## [FC] Cruising event for いーふらん・おたからや franchise owners! Learn firsthand the know-how for successfully expanding to multiple stores

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000300.000080252.html
- anchor: #n1748961
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社いーふらん、株式会社FazerAgora

Facts:
- 「おたからや」を17店舗経営
- More than 1,930 stores worldwide

## CLAS Biz’s furnished rental service selected for properties in 東急不動産’s コンフォリア rental residence series

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000313.000033987.html
- anchor: #n1748960
- Companies mentioned: 東急不動産、株式会社クラス、コンフォリア

Facts:
- A total of 6 properties and 17 units
- As of July 2026

## [August 7 event] Pruning superstar Marco Simonit visits Japan. “Special Seminar with Marco Simonit” to be held in a hybrid format, with an onsite venue in Tokyo and online streaming

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:07:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000138459.html
- anchor: #n1748967
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人 日本ワインブドウ栽培協会、シャトー・ディケム、シャトー・アンジェリュス、ドメーヌ・ルフレーヴ、ルイ・ロデレール、ビオンディ・サンティ、フェラーリ、スタッグス・リープ、クインテッサ、ボルドー大学、OIV

Facts:
- More than 150 renowned wineries worldwide
- More than 15,000 participants
- Incidence of grapevine trunk diseases: approximately 80%
- Venue capacity: first 100 applicants
- Online capacity: first 400 applicants

## Let’s walk! Let’s explore! Walking map submissions wanted for Setouchi City! [瀬戸内市, Okayama Prefecture]

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:06:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000184040.html
- anchor: #n1748968
- Companies mentioned: 瀬戸内市、瀬戸内市役所、厚生労働省

Facts:
- Within 5 km
- Approximately 30 minutes
- 1日60分以上
- 1日約8,000歩以上
- 1日40分以上
- 1日約6000歩以上

## [Pre-Obon report] The many photo albums sleeping at our family homes. The “family photo succession problem” is now emerging across Japan.

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:06:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000050053.html
- anchor: #n1748969
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社バサラ

Facts:
- Among the 94 cases, equivalent to 62.7%, burdens such as “too many photos,” “the albums are heavy” and “having trouble finding storage space” were identified.
- 23.3% said, “I couldn’t organize them myself”
- 今回はそのうち150件を対象に、お客様がご自身の言葉で綴られた文章を１件ずつ確認し、依頼前の悩みや依頼のきっかけ、整理後の心理的変化などをテーマ別に分類・分析しました。
- 有限会社バサラ has handled photo organization for approximately 1,400 cases since launching its service in 2020.

## The CRM/MA tool Customer Rings has been certified as an eligible IT tool under the “Digitalization and AI Implementation Subsidy 2026”

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:02:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000327.000023180.html
- anchor: #n1748970
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プラスアルファ・コンサルティング、Customer Rings（カスタマーリングス）

Facts:
- Adopted by more than 850 companies to date

## Valkyrie Comics 19th Anniversary Campaign, Part 2! This time, too, free chapters of 4 completed series will be increased through 8/4!!

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:01:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000989.000049835.html
- anchor: #n1748971
- Companies mentioned: キルタイムコミュニケーション、キミコミ、コミックヴァルキリー

Facts:
- 19th anniversary of Valkyrie Comics publication
- 4 completed series included
- Through August 4

## Kickoff event to be held on 7/15 (Wed.) | Saitama City Accelerator Program (SCAP)

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000135480.html
- anchor: #n1748972
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人さいたま市産業創造財団、株式会社ツクリエ、株式会社TONGARI、株式会社Fish Hook、株式会社ユニゴ、株式会社Laboko、素材にこだわった手作り弁当ひなた/和弁当彩葉

Facts:
- 5 selected participants
- About 7 months
- More than 20 supporters
- 1% of profits

## “Mieruka Engine,” a customer feedback platform powered by generative AI, has been certified as an eligible IT tool under the “Digitalization and AI Implementation Subsidy 2026”

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000328.000023180.html
- anchor: #n1748973
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プラスアルファ・コンサルティング、富士キメラ総研

Facts:
- No. 1 in domestic market share for 14 consecutive years

## Laundry service “POSTWASH” completely renovates its website and reservation system

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000184015.html
- anchor: #n1749052
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ランドリーライフ、POSTWASH

Facts:
- Reopened after renovation on August 1, 2026

## A bite that moves you. “Bringing new food culture to the world from Awaji Island.” Awaji Men Industry’s directly operated restaurant “PASTA FRESCA DAN-MEN” grand opens on Friday, July 31

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188122.html
- anchor: #n1749051
- Companies mentioned: 淡路麺業株式会社、PASTA FRESCA DAN-MEN、THE PASTA INSTITUTE、樂久登窯

Facts:
- Investing approximately 300 million yen
- １日約５万食を製造
- Approximately 3,500 stores nationwide
- A noodle-making company in its 118th year

## [July 2026] About 50% watched the World Cup. Did motivation rise for about 20% despite sleep deprivation? Beer brand preferences may also have changed.

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187532.html
- anchor: #n1749050
- Companies mentioned: リサート、インタビュールーム株式会社、Freeasy、バイデンハウス

Facts:
- 49.1% of people watched at least 1 match during the World Cup (hereafter, “viewers”)
- Even among those whose sleep decreased, 22.4% saw their motivation in daily life improve
- A total of 27.2% of viewers said their motivation had “increased”
- 5.7% of non-viewers
- 36.9% of viewers drank Asahi Super Dry
- 27.4% of viewers drank Kirin Ichiban Shibori
- 9.5% of viewers drank Budweiser
- 7.8% of viewers drank Heineken

## “Free, and done right: press releases.” Prenica（プレニカ）, a free press release distribution service with corporate verification and review of every submission, officially launches in July 2026

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000135928.html
- anchor: #n1749049
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コンテンシャル、Prenica（プレニカ）

Facts:
- Usage and listing fees: 0 yen
- Officially launched in July 2026
- Established: June 26, 2012

## “Cotel AI,” an AI for hotel front-desk operations that handles reservation confirmations and arrival checks end to end, opens exclusively to properties with many rooms. Now accepting applications for launch slots

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000183164.html
- anchor: #n1749048
- Companies mentioned: Cotel AI株式会社、OTA、PMS

Facts:
- Visited the facilities of more than 50 hotels and inns
- Capital: 1 million yen
- Established: January 2026

## Entering the era of a 2.7% statutory employment quota. “We have positions to fill, but no work to offer” — a founder with a disability will listen to your concerns directly.

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000184549.html
- anchor: #n1749047
- Companies mentioned: JOME株式会社、ハッピー、リクルートグループ

Facts:
- The statutory employment quota for people with disabilities has been raised to 2.7%
- The actual employment rate at private-sector companies is 2.41%
- 46.0% of companies met the statutory employment quota
- 1-hour free individual consultation
- First 7 companies
- Standard referral fee: 35%
- Class 5 physical disability certificate

## “dough.,” a POPUP SPACE in central Miyazaki, begins accepting annual reservations for 2027 from market organizers

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000160168.html
- anchor: #n1749046
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社dough.

Facts:
- Usage fee: flat rate of 5,000 yen per day, tax included

## From data analysis to marketing execution, just by talking with AI. “ATIRO AGENT” added to QuickThinker, with marketing automation service “QuickMarketer” offered free of charge

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000143876.html
- anchor: #n1749045
- Companies mentioned: ATIRO株式会社、QuickThinker、ATIRO AGENT、QuickMarketer

Facts:
- QuickMarketer is offered at no basic usage fee to customers with a QuickThinker subscription.

## 【北海道浜中町】開業27年で過去最高、ルパン三世の湯リブランドで5月入館者1万人突破！限定グッズ売上も1.5倍に

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000180421.html
- anchor: #n1749044
- Companies mentioned: 霧多布温泉ゆうゆ、ルパン三世の湯、モンキー・パンチ

Facts:
- 150% of the same period last year
- Welling up from 2,000 m underground

## “GAJUMARU,” a regional information hub at Naha Airport, reopens after renovations on Thursday, July 30, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000166707.html
- anchor: #n1749043
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人カルチャーパレット沖縄、rokkan COFFEE AIRPORT、喫茶寄泡ーYOAー、APARTMENT OKINAWA、JEENAR、Atelier Plage、GAJUMARU selection

Facts:
- Expanded the number of permanent booths from 7 to 9
- Reopens after renovations on Thursday, July 30, 2026
- Business hours: 9:00–17:00 (open year-round)

## 株式会社リシンクス joins 住生活リフォーム推進協会（HORP）, an organization registered with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000180509.html
- anchor: #n1749042
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リシンクス、一般社団法人 住生活リフォーム推進協会、HORP

Facts:
- Registration No. 9 for housing renovation business organizations

## Research and development plan for “Metatore+,” which uses AI to visualize and pass on the skills of experienced workers, selected for the Go-Tech Program

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000161005.html
- anchor: #n1749041
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワールドエリアネットワークス、公益財団法人ひろしま産業振興機構、広島市立大学、安田女子大学

Facts:
- The average number of people employed in the construction industry in 2024 was 4.77 million
- Down approximately 30% from 6.85 million in 1997
- Workers aged 55 and older account for 36.7% of the workforce
- Those aged 29 and under account for just 11.7%
- More than 300 scenarios covering excavation, loading and grading
- Design of 10 or more indicators for use in the “AI skills assessment layer”

## A roundup of music events held in the hot spring town

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000184606.html
- anchor: #n1749040
- Companies mentioned: 草津夏期国際音楽アカデミー＆フェスティヴァル、草津夏期国際音楽アカデミー友の会、アカデミー・アンサンブルONSEN（音泉）、公益財団法人群馬草津国際音楽協会、ホテル・ヴィレッジ、草津ナウリゾートホテル

Facts:
- Around 40 performances are held during the event period each year
- This year marks the 43rd year of perfect attendance
- Price: 2,500 yen (including admission to Gozano-yu)
- Admission: 4,000 yen

## “What color should you paint Momotaro?” 10 people, 10 different answers. A new educational coloring book, “Reiwa Edition: Momotaro 2.0,” lets children create diversity for themselves!

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000060181.html
- anchor: #n1749039
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人フォーエヴァーグリーン、Amazon、NewsPicks、Forbes、ELEMINIST

Facts:
- Digital (e-book) edition: ¥480, tax included
- Paperback edition: ¥1,210 (¥1,100 + tax)

## KTXアーキラボ’s dining-space project “The Wooden Wave” has been selected for the finals of “WAF,” the World Cup of architecture

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000141846.html
- anchor: #n1749038
- Companies mentioned: KTXアーキラボ、World Architecture Festival (WAF)

Facts:
- Our company has reached the finals every year since first taking on the challenge 10 years ago
- KTXアーキラボ has had as many as 13 projects reach the WAF finals
- Ranked 8th in the world in the architecture category of the 2024 designer rankings certified by Italy’s DAC

## I&CO releases “The Flywheel Checkup,” a brand-building diagnostic tool

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000096058.html
- anchor: #n1749037
- Companies mentioned: I&CO合同会社、TOYOTA、UNIQLO、Panasonic、Amazon Audible

Facts:
- A total of 20 questions
- Takes approximately 5–7 minutes

## Baymon begins recruiting companies for early adoption of “simon,” a Marketing Decision Platform

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000159294.html
- anchor: #n1749036
- Companies mentioned: Baymon株式会社、Google Ads、Meta Ads

Facts:
- Closed release begins Monday, August 3, 2026
- Official release scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026

## Notice of a reading group for “The Secrets of Corporate Value Creation,” by ベインキャピタル

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000183816.html
- anchor: #n1749035
- Companies mentioned: AIマネー大学株式会社、ベインキャピタル、すかいらーく、ユキグニファクトリー、ニチイホールディングス、キオクシアホールディングス、プロテリアル、ヨーク・ホールディングス、IDAJ、T&K TOKA、トランコム、エヌビディア(NVIDIA)、チャールズ・シュワブ、HOYA株式会社、武田薬品工業、東京リーガルマインド、杉山産婦人科丸の内医院、日本銀行、国際大学、Kollectアーツ法律事務所、東京桜橋法律事務所、高野隆法律事務所、東京ディフェンダー法律事務所、NHK党

Facts:
- He was the first person to build assets of more than 150 billion yen solely through investment
- Invested more than 2 billion yen
- Ultimately achieved returns of more than 100 times the investment
- More than 1,000 listed companies
- More than 200 privately held companies
- More than 45% in favor
- At least 48% in favor
- At least 33% in favor
- At least 43% in favor
- At least 25% of votes in favor

## [サクラパックス] Notice of support activities following the 令和8年 Kumamoto Earthquake

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000072676.html
- anchor: #n1749034
- Companies mentioned: サクラパックス株式会社

Facts:
- Cumulative sales of 17,500 units
- Raised 35 million yen in donations
- 価格：1個 2,000円（税込）
- Assembly time: approximately 30 minutes

## NVIDIA, Microsoft, Google Cloud… An analysis of 4,506 companies and technologies gaining prominence in manufacturing DX [Monozukuri Shimbun Manufacturing DX Case Analysis vol.06]

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000079123.html
- anchor: #n1749033
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、Microsoft、Google Cloud、AWS、SAP、Siemens、日立製作所、NEC、富士通、NTTデータ、横河電機、オムロン、三菱電機、株式会社パブリカ

Facts:
- 4,506 manufacturing DX case studies
- Microsoft: 329 cases
- NVIDIA: 202 cases
- AWS: 169 cases
- SAP: 143 cases
- Siemens: 138 cases
- Google Cloud: 85 cases
- 日立製作所: 72 cases
- NEC: 55 cases
- 富士通: 55 cases
- オムロン 51 items
- AI and machine learning 2,416 items
- Robotics and automation 1,299 items
- IoT, sensors and edge 1,200 items

## Submits a request to 厚生労働省 and こども家庭庁 to improve conditions for family members accompanying hospitalized children; holds press conference

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000067289.html
- anchor: #n1749032
- Companies mentioned: 認定特定非営利活動法人キープ・スマイリング、厚生労働省、こども家庭庁、東京都立小児総合医療センター

Facts:
- About 60% of family members accompanying children have experienced health problems
- About 80% of family members accompanying children have experienced financial anxiety
- A total of 20 media representatives attended in person and online
- About 80 media reports

## A new outdoor festival launches in Hakuba: the first HAKUBA STOMP! FEST will be held on Sept. 19 (Sat.) and 20 (Sun.), 2026

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000078814.html
- anchor: #n1749031
- Companies mentioned: 白馬ホスピタリティグループ、COLOURS

Facts:
- 2026年9月19日（土）・20日（日）
- Capacity of 30 participants per class

## SUPWAT launches WALL knowledge, an AI knowledge management service for manufacturers

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000081631.html
- anchor: #n1749030
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SUPWAT、WALL、WALL knowledge

Facts:
- Begins in July 2026
- Automakers and auto-parts manufacturers with sales in the hundreds of billions of yen

## AI creative platform PixAI to release on July 29 an original music video, “Natsuiro Sagashi,” for its summer event, featuring vocals by Mika Kohinata

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000173726.html
- anchor: #n1749029
- Companies mentioned: Metanomaly株式会社、PixAI、Amazon、アリア・エンターテインメント芸能部S、Sensor Tower

Facts:
- More than 15 million people worldwide
- More than 50 million PixAI credits in total
- Amazon gift cards worth a total of 37,500 yen
- More than 13 million people worldwide

## Behind the launch of Manpukuya, an all-you-can-eat eel restaurant serving charcoal-grilled dishes over a shichirin: the challenge began with the words of the owner’s elementary school-aged child, “It’s expensive, so this will do.”

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000113937.html
- anchor: #n1749028
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社eatopiaホールディングス、eatopia、OICグループ

Facts:
- Reservations topped 1,200 before opening
- 3,980 yen (4,378 yen including tax)
- Cost ratio: 52%
- Mega-size beer mug: 490 yen

## 医薬品コールドチェーンの品質向上を目指してアルフレッサ株式会社がEmber LifeSciences, Inc.と資本業務提携

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000155184.html
- anchor: #n1749027
- Companies mentioned: アルフレッサ株式会社、Ember LifeSciences, Inc.、エンバー・ライフサイエンシズ

Facts:
- Can maintain a temperature range of 2°C to 8°C for at least 72 hours.
- Business alliance agreement signed: June 25, 2026
- Capital alliance agreement signed: July 1, 2026

## Global X Japan株式会社 lists the “Global X Trading Companies & Resources Business - Japan Equity ETF” (ticker code: 609A) on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000137367.html
- anchor: #n1749026
- Companies mentioned: Global X Japan株式会社、大和証券グループ、大和アセットマネジメント株式会社、Global X Management Company Inc.、Mirae Asset Global Index Private Limited

Facts:
- The number of listed issues has also grown to 73

## Global X Japan株式会社 lists the “Global X Space Tech Top 10 ETF (Ex-Japan)” (ticker code: 610A) on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000137367.html
- anchor: #n1749025
- Companies mentioned: Global X Japan株式会社、大和証券グループ、Mirae Asset Global Index Private Limited、Global X Management Company Inc.

Facts:
- Ticker code: 610A
- The number of listed products has also grown to 73

## Penta Security to speak at “Security Management Conference 2026 Summer”

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000032363.html
- anchor: #n1749024
- Companies mentioned: ペンタセキュリティ株式会社、SBクリエイティブ株式会社

Facts:
- Dates: Aug. 26 (Wed.) to Aug. 27 (Thu.), 2026
- Date and time: Aug. 27 (Thu.), 2026, 14:55–15:25
- The company operates in 171 countries worldwide

## AliExpress to hold “AliExpress EXPO,” an experiential meetup for ガジェットメディア and creators

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000057667.html
- anchor: #n1749023
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォーエム、アリババ株式会社、AliExpress、AnyMind Group、アリエクスプレス、ガジェットメディア

Facts:
- Used by more than 150 million consumers in over 200 countries and regions worldwide
- Launched in 2010
- Supports 16 languages

## 三井物産デジタル・アセットマネジメント supports a corporate visit program to Japan for students in the Fintech MBA program at South Korea’s prestigious 成均館大学

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000056997.html
- anchor: #n1749022
- Companies mentioned: 三井物産デジタル・アセットマネジメント株式会社、成均館大学、一般社団法人Fintech協会、LayerX、ALTERNA（オルタナ）、日本証券業協会、一般社団法人 第二種金融商品取引業協会、一般社団法人 資産運用業協会

Facts:
- About 25 faculty members and students participated
- ALTERNA（オルタナ）, an asset management service for individuals with investments starting at 100,000 yen
- Capital: ¥3 billion (including capital reserves)

## 全信組連 joins Big Advance’s “えんむすBA” as a new business-matching initiative

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000132.000019415.html
- anchor: #n1749021
- Companies mentioned: 全国信用協同組合連合会、Big Advance、株式会社ココペリ、えんむすBA

## Launches the “Summer Koshien Heatstroke Support Plan,” helping spectators look out for one another during Summer Koshien games

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000184.000028337.html
- anchor: #n1749020
- Companies mentioned: Frich株式会社、株式会社Hokanグループ

Facts:
- Participation fee: 500 yen
- Launch date: July 30, 2026
- Application period: July 30, 2026–August 4, 2026
- Contract period: August 5, 2026–August 22, 2026
- Number of eligible users: 2–100 people
- Receive an Amazon gift code worth 80% of the amount paid
- Deadline for submitting a support claim: August 31, 2026
- Support payments to be sent by September 30, 2026

## Your vote decides No.1! The “Summer Sweet Potato Expo 2026” holds a popularity vote. New “Lose All Reason” category and a second “Hall of Fame Menu” entry to be added!

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000190.000047899.html
- anchor: #n1749019
- Companies mentioned: さつまいも博実行委員会、株式会社頼人、BUTTER CREPE LAB.、日比焼き芋 HIBIYAKIIMO Tokyo、つぼやき芋専門店 ぽっとすいーと、超蜜やきいもpukupuku、らぽっぽ なめがたファーマーズヴィレッジ、芋の巣、焼き芋スイーツ ほっこり芋、おいも日和、ちばぎん商店株式会社

Facts:
- More than 200 items
- 207 items
- Amazon gift card worth ¥10,000
- Amazon gift card worth 500 yen

## The July 2026 edition of the latest real estate market trends report, “ST Market Report,” is now available

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000209.000040115.html
- anchor: #n1749018
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社estie、日本生命

Facts:
- Area newly offered for lease: 41,800 tsubo
- Area removed from listings: 45,639 tsubo
- Available floor space fell 1.2% from the previous month to 303,399 tsubo
- Area newly offered for lease: 6,884 tsubo
- Area removed from listings: 9,765 tsubo
- Area removed from listings: 15,565 tsubo
- Area newly offered for lease: 14,182 tsubo
- 日本生命 Higashi Yaesu Building (2,064 tsubo)
- ONE SHINKAWA (173 tsubo)

## Limited-time collaboration! immy immy ×THE_B: “Glossy Acai Berry,” a summer 2026 acai smoothie inspired by a popular lip plumper, launches on Aug. 6 (Thu.)!

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000237.000038322.html
- anchor: #n1749017
- Companies mentioned: immy immy、THE_B、Stojo

Facts:
- Glossy Acai Berry: 1,700 yen (tax included)
- Aug. 6, 2026–Aug. 27, 2026

## The truth about hard lumps in children: About 80% of parents don’t know about pilomatricoma｜A survey of 300 people reveals when to seek medical attention and treatment options

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000243.000056499.html
- anchor: #n1749016
- Companies mentioned: 医療法人社団鉄結会、アイシークリニック

Facts:
- 78.3% of parents whose children had developed a hard lump had never heard of the condition pilomatricoma
- 62.7% of parents waited at least 1 month after noticing a lump before seeking medical attention
- 93.0% of parents whose children underwent surgery said, “I wish we had sought medical attention sooner”
- Number of survey participants: 300
- More than 30,000 skin tumor surgeries performed by the physician who advises our clinic

## 学研’s “Strongest Vehicle Heroes,” featuring an OJICO collaboration body bag as a giveaway, is here!

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000252.000054426.html
- anchor: #n1749015
- Companies mentioned: OJICO、有限会社チャンネルアッシュ、Gakken、学研

Facts:
- Goes on sale July 31, 2026

## Do you know what digital assets your parents have? A lawyer and Toru Tamagawa consider inheritance in the digital age

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000326.000016206.html
- anchor: #n1749014
- Companies mentioned: Authense法律事務所、税理士法人山田＆パートナーズ、弁護士法人Y&P法律事務所、TOKYO FM、弁護士ドットコム株式会社

Facts:
- Just 15.1% of respondents said they had discussed their parents’ digital assets while their parents were alive
- Just 18.9% said they had discussed whether a will had been prepared
- 53 men and women aged 50 or older who said they had experienced an inheritance dispute involving a parent
- The group currently has 408 employees
- 103 attorneys
- A total of 327 people, including paralegals and corporate staff

## [New report] Real Estate Market Research Report Vol.311: “Location, Room Size and Rent per Unit Area in Central Tokyo”

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000351.000036656.html
- anchor: #n1749013
- Companies mentioned: 三菱UFJ信託銀行、MUFG不動産研究所

## Minority Shareholder.com’s 山中裕 discusses the 19th installment of “Forbes Georgia’s 100 Richest”: イラクリ・グルチアニ—The “first Toyota center in the Caucasus,” built from a single letter. The value of persistence, as shown by an investor holding more than 50% of the shares

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000382.000158730.html
- anchor: #n1749012
- Companies mentioned: 少数株ドットコム株式会社、Toyota Center Tbilisi、テゲタ・モーターズ、株式会社河野メリクロン、エヌビディア(NVIDIA)、HOYA株式会社、ペンタックス、グラス・ルイス（Glass Lewis）、日本プロクシー・ガバナンス研究所、ISS（Institutional Shareholder Services）

Facts:
- A 29.2% stake in the authorized auto dealership business operating “Toyota Center Tbilisi” in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi
- Sales totaled about 200 vehicles in the first year
- Monthly sales amount to only about 60 vehicles
- Made investments totaling more than 2 billion yen
- Achieved returns of more than 100 times
- More than 45% in favor
- At least 48% in favor
- At least 33% in favor
- At least 43% in favor
- At least 25% of votes in favor

## Minority Shareholder.com’s 山中裕 discusses the 20th installment of “Forbes Georgia’s 100 Richest”: ダヴィト・タキゼ—The “largest shareholder behind the scenes,” with a 33.3% stake. What 35.1% sales growth and a 12% profit decline reveal about the capital structure of a growth company

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000383.000158730.html
- anchor: #n1749011
- Companies mentioned: 少数株ドットコム株式会社、トヨタ・センター・トビリシ、テゲタ・モーターズ、ジョージア国家競争消費者保護庁（GCCA）、HOYA株式会社、ペンタックス、投資ブラザーズ、CapitalJusticeLab、男女産み分けドットコム

Facts:
- Sales up 35.1%
- Profit down 12%
- テオナ・タキゼ氏、ラシャ・グリアシュヴィリ氏、ギオルギ・グリアシュヴィリ氏がそれぞれ12.5%ずつを保有

## Minority Shareholder.com’s 山中裕 discusses the 21st installment of “Forbes Georgia’s 100 Richest”: ザール and ダヴィト・ドゥグラゼ—A wine family that inherited a Soviet-era winery. The reality where brothers holding two-thirds intersect with politics, agriculture, and the Russian market

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000384.000158730.html
- anchor: #n1749010
- Companies mentioned: 少数株ドットコム株式会社、ドゥグラゼ・ワインカンパニー有限会社、アイシ社、ジョージアン・ドリーム、HOYA株式会社、ペンタックス、エヌビディア(NVIDIA)、投資ブラザーズ合同会社、CapitalJusticeLab、男女産み分けドットコム

Facts:
- The brothers hold about 67% combined
- More than 30 product varieties
- Exports to more than 35 countries
- Total assets of about GEL116 million
- About US$44.1 million
- Russia accounts for 65% of exports
- Cumulative loans of GEL433万5,895
- Investment of more than ¥2 billion

## Are AI answers “generic” because the data entered is mediocre?—How to put AI to work and develop a concrete second-half strategy using success stories from 40 companies at the forefront (Aug. 18–21). Speaking at an event hosted by マーケメディア

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000430.000071062.html
- anchor: #n1749009
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LANY、マーケメディア

Facts:
- 4 days

## 令和8年熊本地方を震源とする地震への対応について

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000441.000020194.html
- anchor: #n1749008
- Companies mentioned: Terra Drone株式会社、一般社団法人日本UAS産業振興協議会、JUIDA、Drone Industry Insights

Facts:
- More than 3,000 cumulative projects in surveying, inspection, agriculture and fleet management
- Deployments in 10 countries worldwide

## LUUP’s Garigari-kun-wrapped vehicles arrive in Chichibu

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000504.000043250.html
- anchor: #n1749007
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Luup、赤城乳業株式会社

Facts:
- A total of 8 electric kick scooters
- Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.)
- Monday, August 31, 2026

## <Survey on AI investment in back-office operations at large companies> AI investment enters the “implementation” phase. About 70% say they are seeing returns on investment.

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000630.000036528.html
- anchor: #n1749006
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LayerX、三井物産デジタル・アセットマネジメント、株式会社AgenticSec

Facts:
- 82.0% of companies are increasing their AI investment this fiscal year
- 69.0% said they are “already seeing returns on investment”
- 47.0% said their ideal use of AI is “end-to-end process autonomy (completing operations)”
- Just 19.0% of companies have achieved “end-to-end process autonomy (completing operations)”
- As for next fiscal year’s AI budget, 81.0% of companies said they expect it to increase
- A total of 91.0% said they had “reviewed it”

## 四街道市 held a ceremony to mark the completion of the 四街道市役所 building

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000669.000017159.html
- anchor: #n1749005
- Companies mentioned: 四街道市役所、地域づくりセンター、四街道市、花香よしあき

Facts:
- Reiwa 8, July 25
- 9:30–10:15
- 11:00–14:00

## Special judges announced for the “Appliv Best App Award 2026”! Entries now being accepted【through Aug. 16】

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000672.000055900.html
- anchor: #n1749004
- Companies mentioned: ナイル株式会社、吉本興業株式会社、株式会社グロースドライバー、HARS Global Pte. Ltd.

Facts:
- Has reviewed more than 70,000 apps to date
- More than 25,000 smartphone apps used
- More than 700,000 registered users
- More than 1.5 million members
- Application period: July 16, 2026 (Thu)–Aug. 16 (Sun)

## ＜ ソースネクスト 30周年記念の参加型企画 ＞ あの伝説のタイピングソフト「特打」がweb版で登場 “早撃ちガンマン選手権”を開催。8月2日（日）から31日（月）まで

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000805.000035169.html
- anchor: #n1749003
- Companies mentioned: ソースネクスト株式会社、特打

Facts:
- 30th anniversary
- Event period: Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026–Monday, Aug. 31
- 60-second time limit
- ¥3,000 coupon Returns
- ¥30 SALE

## As part of a collaborative project between 住友生命 and ファミワン, an outreach lesson on sex education was held at 足立区立中島根小学校

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000833.000014333.html
- anchor: #n1749002
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファミワン、住友生命保険相互会社、小田急電鉄、TBS厚生会、大成建設、NTT、講談社、神奈川県横須賀市、東京都世田谷区、広島県三原市、群馬県邑楽町、茨城県、奈良県、山梨県

Facts:
- 100% of respondents said the lesson “seems likely to be useful” in their lives going forward.
- Valid responses: n=40

## Invest in “light” protection for rest. “おめめの重力ふとん,” an eye mask featuring fabric with 100% light-blocking capability and a weighted design, ranks No. 1 in Amazon’s New Releases rankings; a commemorative coupon offers 25% off

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001077.000079792.html
- anchor: #n1749001
- Companies mentioned: Fun Standard株式会社、moophem、Amazon、RKB毎日ホールディングス

Facts:
- Fabric with 100% light-blocking capability
- Weighted design, approximately 120 g.
- 25% off coupon.
- Price after coupon: ¥1,710 (tax included)

## J-WAVE navigator ジョン・カビラ, with 38 years on air, reveals his “little-known roots” and talks about his feelings for his father and his family story. He also shares behind-the-scenes details of his cross-talk with クリス智子!

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002106.000025404.html
- anchor: #n1749000
- Companies mentioned: J-WAVE、radiko

Facts:
- Has served as a navigator since J-WAVE launched in 1988
- クリス智子 had been hosting since 2000
- Broadcast in 2010
- Okinawa’s “Memorial Day” in 2019
- August 3–August 6, 2026

## To mark the release of her latest single, “HANAKIN/シャニカマー,” 宮本佳林 will livestream a special program on AWA Lounge

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003588.000022425.html
- anchor: #n1748999
- Companies mentioned: AWA株式会社、株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社

Facts:
- Friday, July 31, 2026, 21:00–22:00
- 980 yen per month (tax included)
- 1,080 yen (tax included)
- 480 yen per month (tax included)
- 270 yen per month (tax included)
- 200 million songs available for streaming
- Approximately 17 million playlists created by celebrities and users

## A webinar will be held on the theme “VDI is blocking generative AI adoption and the transition to Win11—will you keep using it despite the high renewal costs?”

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005452.000054842.html
- anchor: #n1748998
- Companies mentioned: マジセミ株式会社、ZenmuTech、ZENMU Virtual Drive

Facts:
- Renewal estimates are high

## A webinar will be held on the theme “【SCS evaluation system】7 months until the system launches: Start preparing for the evaluation system today”

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005470.000054842.html
- anchor: #n1748997
- Companies mentioned: マジセミ株式会社、ソリトンシステムズ

Facts:
- Around the end of fiscal 2026
- During 2026

## A webinar will be held on the theme “Public procurement bids in data”

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005493.000054842.html
- anchor: #n1748996
- Companies mentioned: マジセミ株式会社、株式会社うるる

## A webinar will be held on the theme “With referrals and trade shows hitting a plateau, why are government agencies and local governments becoming the next targets for new business?”

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005494.000054842.html
- anchor: #n1748995
- Companies mentioned: マジセミ株式会社、株式会社うるる

Facts:
- 50% of national government contracts
- 70% for local governments

## A webinar will be held on the theme “Proposals lose to major companies even when the proposal is polished. The outcome is decided by choosing the right bid before participating”

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005495.000054842.html
- anchor: #n1748994
- Companies mentioned: マジセミ株式会社、株式会社うるる

Facts:
- The NJSS bid information service

## A webinar will be held on the theme “Can complex forms and paper documents become data ready for business use simply by having AI read them?”

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005496.000054842.html
- anchor: #n1748993
- Companies mentioned: マジセミ株式会社、株式会社ゼネックコミュニケーション、ダイワボウ情報システム株式会社、アマゾンウェブサービスジャパン合同会社

## A webinar will be held on the theme “【Siemens Expert Talk, Part 5】Taking enterprise AI into the execution phase”

- Published: 2026-07-30T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005497.000054842.html
- anchor: #n1748992
- Companies mentioned: マジセミ株式会社、シーメンス株式会社、株式会社アルネッツ、株式会社FRONTEO

Facts:
- 76% of industrial AI projects have not reached the production stage
- In manufacturing, 46% rank process automation among their top priorities for AI investment