# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-30 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 1 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.

## Notice Regarding the Acquisition of Shares in 株式会社ライト (Making It a Subsidiary), Which Operates an AI Service Development and Management Business and a Digital Content Operations Support Business with “Profitable Operating Income” and “Sales of Up to 250 Million Yen”

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:44:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000466.000073846.html
- anchor: #n1750115
- Companies mentioned: 売れるネット広告社グループ株式会社、株式会社ライト

Facts:
- Sales of up to 250 million yen

## 島原市とブリッジウェル、スポットAIを活用した観光振興に関する連携協定を締結

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:43:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000052695.html
- anchor: #n1750116
- Companies mentioned: 島原市、株式会社ブリッジウェル、ToyTalk

Facts:
- Construction of Shimabara Castle began in 1618 under Shigemasa Matsukura.
- The current keep was reconstructed in 1964.
- A 1-year proof-of-concept trial using ToyTalk will be conducted free of charge.

## JUURI SAUNA, a sauna on Onagawa Dejima, home to a population of 92, launches a new plan, “A Day in the Forest and by the Fire,” on Monday, August 3. Reservations open today.

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:42:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000152442.html
- anchor: #n1750117
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JUURI、Narvi社

Facts:
- Price: 19,000 yen per person (tax, meal, experience and sauna use included)
- 146 cm tall / approximately 500 kg

## A legendary father and son, with their beloved cars at their wrists. ANGEL CLOVER is releasing automatic watches depicting “Takumi Fujiwara’s Hachiroku” and “Bunta Fujiwara’s Impreza” to coincide with the culmination of the 30th anniversary of the Initial D manga series.

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:41:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001972.000025284.html
- anchor: #n1750118
- Companies mentioned: ANGEL CLOVER、講談社、ヤングマガジン、TOYOTA、SUBARU、MAZDA、NISSAN、ウエニ貿易、タイメックス、フルラ、ヴェルサーチェウォッチ、ハンブルリッチ、スピニカー、ツェッペリン、アディダスオリジナルス、ヘンリーロンドン、エンジェルハート、ペッレ モルビダ

Facts:
- The 30th anniversary of the Initial D manga series
- Cumulative circulation has surpassed 56 million copies.
- Reservations open July 30, 2026 / on sale September 30
- Price: ¥53,900 (tax included)
- Price: ¥49,500 (tax included)

## 千葉県・松戸市 expands further the “places to go” where children can spend the summer holidays safely!

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:41:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000610.000015010.html
- anchor: #n1750119
- Companies mentioned: 千葉県、松戸市、京阪松戸ビル、テラスモール松戸、みんなでパーク小金原、リブレ京成小金原店、松飛台市民センター、二十世紀が丘市民センター、まつど市民活動サポートセンター

Facts:
- 7 “children’s centers” and “kids’ centers,” mainly for preschool and elementary school children
- 5 “places for junior high and high school students” have been established.
- 2 areas: Koganehara and Mabashi
- Wednesday, July 29 to Monday, August 31
- 9:00 to 16:30
- Until noon on Monday, August 31
- Monday, August 3 to Friday, August 28
- 13:15 to 17:30
- Every Wednesday, 16:00 to 20:00

## Notice of the rebranding of 家’Sハセガワ株式会社, a homebuilder in Joetsu and Myoko, Niigata Prefecture, and the “New Brand Launch Commemorative Lecture”

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187889.html
- anchor: #n1750122
- Companies mentioned: 家’Sハセガワ株式会社、ハセガワグループ、リノベスタハセガワ株式会社、コモホームハセガワ株式会社、アネシスハセガワ株式会社、ウムヴェルト建築総合研究所株式会社、2050 STANDARD HOUSE PROJECT、（一社）日本人の健康をつくる住宅断熱リフォーム推進協議会

Facts:
- Has been building homes for 75 years.
- August 8, 2026 (Saturday)
- 9 criteria

## [Event Cancellation Notice] “DIY Dinosaur Park” at Dainichi Aeon Mall, Aug. 1 (Sat.) and Aug. 2 (Sun.)

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000425.000083381.html
- anchor: #n1750121
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハック、イオンモール大日

Facts:
- “Make a Cardboard Dinosaur” workshop (¥300)
- “DIY Dinosaur with Clay” workshop (¥500)

## Make summer-holiday lunches and snacks delicious with ease. New flavors of the popular “Devil’s Onigiri” and a mini nori bento for 298 yen among the new August products from ローソンストア100, arriving in stores successively.

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000581.000025635.html
- anchor: #n1750120
- Companies mentioned: ローソンストア100、株式会社ローソンストア１００

Facts:
- 「ローソンストア100」 (500 stores / as of the end of June 2026)
- Base price: 140 yen (151 yen including tax)
- August 5, 2026 (Wed.)
- Base price: 118 yen (127 yen including tax)
- Base price: 128 yen (138 yen including tax)
- Base price: 108 yen (117 yen including tax)

## Cafe-integrated coin laundry “MAX WASH & CAFE 相模原駅前店” to open on Thursday, July 30, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:39:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000162689.html
- anchor: #n1750123
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リブ・マックス、MAX WASH & CAFE 相模原駅前店、ホテルリブマックス相模原駅前店

Facts:
- Opens on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
- Open 24 hours

## Work Design Lab Signs Co-Creation Partnership with 港区立産業振興センター

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:38:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000075577.html
- anchor: #n1750124
- Companies mentioned: Work Design Lab、港区立産業振興センター、全日空輸送株式会社、高知工科大学、中小機構、東芝、リクルート、株式会社キャリアエディット、伊藤忠商事

Facts:
- Approximately 270 members, all of whom engage in multiple jobs, belong to the organization.

## Cafe-integrated coin laundry “MAX WASH & CAFE 南橋本駅前店” to open on Thursday, July 30, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:38:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000162689.html
- anchor: #n1750125
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リブ・マックス、MAX WASH & CAFE 南橋本駅前店、ホテルリブマックス南橋本駅前店

Facts:
- Opens on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

## AndTech to hold a web-based Zoom seminar on Monday, September 28: “Fundamental Technologies and Latest Developments in High-Heat-Dissipation Materials: Practical Technologies for TIM Design, Gap Fillers, Greases, Clay-Like Materials and High-Thermal-Conductivity Sheets”

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:37:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001756.000080053.html
- anchor: #n1750126
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AndTech、株式会社ザズザイン、信越化学工業株式会社、NOK株式会社

Facts:
- Participation fee: 66,000 yen (tax included)

## ONŪMORE, a lingerie brand from Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture, to open a limited-time shop at Seibu Shibuya’s CHOOSEBASE SHIBUYA

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:37:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000119978.html
- anchor: #n1750127
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウインビー、ONŪMORE、株式会社そごう・西武、CHOOSEBASE SHIBUYA

Facts:
- 2026年8月1日（土）から9月30日（水）までの期間限定で商品を展開いたします

## Ginger Lab appoints Shizuka Daido as Chief Food Officer.

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:36:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000182810.html
- anchor: #n1750128
- Companies mentioned: Ginger Lab株式会社、株式会社OiC Factory、Tokyo Innovation Base（TiB）

Facts:
- Capital: ¥20,000,000
- In April 2026, the company began taking orders for KIBOU CURRY, a social-contribution disaster-preparedness food.
- Ginger Lab株式会社 (Ginger Lab, Inc.) Ginger Lab is an “experimental lab” created to accelerate the “circulation of hope” in society and embed it in society through actual products and services. Working with companies and communities, it ventures into areas where value has yet to be discovered and uncovers potential deep within challenges. By adding “spice” through diverse approaches such as technology, creativity and public relations, it opens up new paths forward. Company name: Ginger Lab株式会社 (Ginger Lab, Inc.) Representative Director: Ayano Ryugo Established: March 17, 2026 Capital: 20,000,000 yen Address: South, ２０階, Tradepia Odaiba, 二丁目３番１号 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo Business: New business creation and support for social implementation, among other activities

## “Puyo Puyo” 35th-anniversary CD album and live event announced!

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:35:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007546.000005397.html
- anchor: #n1750129
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セガ、株式会社セガ・ミュージック、JESU（日本eスポーツ連合）

Facts:
- “Puyo Puyo” 35th anniversary
- On sale Monday, August 24, 2026
- Price: ¥3,500 (tax included)
- To be held at Tokyo’s Otsuka Hearts Next on Sunday, September 6, 2026
- Ticket price (including tax): 3,500 yen

## Publication of Japan’s first integrated TCFD and TNFD report

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:35:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000574.000092744.html
- anchor: #n1750130
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社商船三井、TCFD、TNFD、SSBJ、CSRD

Facts:
- Climate-change disclosures based on the TCFD recommendations have been promoted since 2018.
- Nature-related disclosures based on the TNFD recommendations have been promoted since 2025.
- *Based on our research (July 2026)

## TOD'S partners with Adyen to integrate global payments and simplify financial management in luxury retail

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:34:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000134213.html
- anchor: #n1750131
- Companies mentioned: TOD'S、Adyen、LVMH、Meta、On Japan、SHEIN、Uber、L'Oréal、adidas

Facts:
- In a short period of just 3 months
- Deployment across more than 100 physical stores and online stores in 14 countries
- Nearly 90% online
- Nearly 95% in physical stores

## 株式会社CoRise launches crowdfunding campaign to establish “Recruitment Academia” for regional and small and medium-sized businesses

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:34:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187812.html
- anchor: #n1750132
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CoRise、CAMPFIRE

Facts:
- Has supported recruitment at more than 300 companies to date.
- 20 full-time employees
- 15 part-time employees
- Turnover rate of 10% or less
- Sales approximately 2.4 times higher
- Operating profit margin of 14.6%

## [Japan’s No. 1 selection of varieties!!!] “10th Anniversary Special Event” offering all-you-can-drink whisky from a wall featuring 1,000 varieties, running for a limited time from Saturday, August 1 (TOKYO Whisky Library)

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:33:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000289.000014700.html
- anchor: #n1750133
- Companies mentioned: TOKYO Whisky Library、株式会社Edge

Facts:
- 60-minute course: 8,000 yen per person (tax included)
- 90-minute course: 10,000 yen per person (tax included)

## 【OWNDAYS｜オンデーズ】“Sunglasses aren’t bound by seasons.” First collaboration with lifestyle media outlet “OCEANS” to develop a product! All-season sunglasses “NO,SEASON” go on sale Aug. 6.

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:33:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000285.000005214.html
- anchor: #n1750134
- Companies mentioned: OWNDAYS、OCEANS、アルケマ

Facts:
- August 6, 2026
- July 30, 2026
- ¥10,800 (tax included)
- 18 million monthly page views
- 3 million unique users
- About 630 stores
- 13 countries and regions worldwide

## 2026 “TOYO TIRES Downtown BMX” to be held at Umekita Plaza, Grand Front Osaka!!

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:33:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000047470.html
- anchor: #n1750135
- Companies mentioned: TOYO TIRE株式会社、京阪電鉄不動産、Time BMX

Facts:
- Total prize money: 4.35 million yen
- Men’s winner: 1.5 million yen
- Women’s winner: 1 million yen
- Special prize (100,000 yen)
- 16 men
- 8 women

## Have you forgotten to buy that title? “Piccoma BL Summer Sale!” starts 7/30, with up to 20,000 yen worth of points to GET!

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:32:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000927.000003707.html
- anchor: #n1750136
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カカオピッコマ、白泉社

Facts:
- GET up to 20,000 yen worth of points!
- Cumulative downloads have surpassed 50 million

## About 80% of workplaces face challenges in employee development: moving from “development based on time spent” to “development that designs opportunities to exercise judgment.” 6 infographic slides outlining the structural changes released

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:32:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000205.000068315.html
- anchor: #n1750137
- Companies mentioned: リクエスト株式会社、労働政策研究・研修機構、厚生労働省

Facts:
- About 80% of workplaces say they have issues with employee development
- Japan’s average annual total actual working hours per employed person were 2,092 hours in 1988
- Falling to 1,617 hours in 2024
- Data on 338,000 working people at 980 companies

## 【WEB招待状ヨブナラ】New design templates suited to anniversary celebrations and VIP receptions, “Royal Classic” and “Royal Grace,” now available in 8 colors

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:31:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000040914.html
- anchor: #n1750138
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ココチエ、WEB招待状ヨブナラ

Facts:
- Available starting July 29, 2026

## 【Selected from about 30,000 user posts on social media】New feature “Hello! MY ROOM,” showcasing users’ “real-life rooms,” launches!

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000026707.html
- anchor: #n1750139
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベガコーポレーション、LOWYA

Facts:
- About 30,000 user posts submitted on social media
- LOWYA has offered a range of lifestyles through furniture designed not to be too prominent, yet to “add” something to life simply by being there. In recent years, it has stepped up the expansion of physical stores, starting in 2023, as places where customers can envision and experience their own comfortable way of living.
- 17 physical stores have opened nationwide, including in Tokyo, Yokohama, Shizuoka, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima and Fukuoka.
- More than 1,700 items, from accessories to large furniture, brought to life as stylish furniture at affordable prices
- More than 2,600,000 followers in total
- Cumulative downloads have surpassed 1 million

## A new urban tourism hub opens along the waterfront connecting Tenjin and Hakata: Seiryu Park’s north side and bridge area to open Sept. 11 (Friday)

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000022997.html
- anchor: #n1750140
- Companies mentioned: 福岡地所株式会社、株式会社サン・ライフ、株式会社エフ・ジェイエンターテインメントワークス、AMAM DACOTAN、dacō清流公園、HELLO BREWERY、COFFEE GALLERY、熊本の珈琲回廊、中洲一丁目町内会、株式会社梓設計 九州支社、株式会社復建エンジニヤリング 福岡支社、株式会社スタジオ・ゲンクマガイ、株式会社筑糸建設、安藤造園土木株式会社、日新産業株式会社

Facts:
- The “North Promenade,” a pedestrian walkway along the Naka River in the park, and the “Bridge Plaza” will open on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.
- This project is the first initiative by the Fukuoka Jisho Group to use the Park-PFI system and promotes “Riverfront NEXT”[1], Fukuoka City’s waterfront-focused urban development initiative.
- The Seiryu Riverfront Operating Entity began managing and operating the park as its designated manager on April 1, 2026, and has been opening it in phases.
- To coincide with the opening, 3 takeout food outlets, including “dacō清流公園,” an offshoot brand of popular bakery “AMAM DACOTAN,” and “HELLO BREWERY,” a craft beer brand originating in Itoshima, will open.
- The southernmost area is scheduled to open in December 2026.
- Site area: approx. 1

## 【AI Employee】SME DX One registered as an eligible tool for digitalization and AI implementation subsidies

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000184149.html
- anchor: #n1750162
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユニクス、合同会社みやび、Lark Technologies Pte. Ltd.

Facts:
- SME DX One Standard Plan: 2,600,000 yen (before tax, one-time purchase)
- Small and medium-sized enterprises with 5–300 employees

## On Aug. 1, Water Day, calling for a society that coexists with rainwater

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000163490.html
- anchor: #n1750161
- Companies mentioned: デンカアステック株式会社、福井工業大学

Facts:
- For about 70 years, through the development and manufacture of rain gutters
- 1台で100リットルの雨水を貯留
- Collects only filtered rainwater from rooftops in a 3600L tank (3 tanks)
- 常時1日で約２００L〜３００Lの雨水がトイレの洗浄などに利用されています

## From finding trips that leave a lasting impression to booking at the best price. Travel comparison site “TRAVEL HUB” launches July 30

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000146509.html
- anchor: #n1750160
- Companies mentioned: エスライン・テクノロジーズ株式会社、TRAVEL HUB、楽天トラベル、えきねっと、スマートEX、NAVITIME、Viator、じゃらん遊び・体験、アソビュー！、アクティビティジャパン、Google、マリン株式会社

Facts:
- Official service launches Thursday, July 30, 2026
- 7 categories: lodging, airfare, airfare + hotel, Shinkansen, express buses, rental cars and activities
- “Fireworks Festivals 2026” feature covering 1,556 events nationwide
- Available in 15 languages, including Japanese

## “Culdcept®,” the original game in a series that has sold a total of 1 million copies, returns on Nintendo Switch! “Culdcept: The First” launches today

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000182591.html
- anchor: #n1750159
- Companies mentioned: テクミラホールディングス、ネオス株式会社、有限会社大宮ソフト、セガサターン、CITY CONNECTION CO., LTD

Facts:
- 1 million units shipped cumulatively across the series
- More than 300 types of cards
- Nintendo Switch standard edition (physical/download): 4,950 yen (tax included)
- Nintendo Switch limited edition (physical): 8,800 yen (tax included)

## Taxis become “cinemas on wheels.” Taking part in “TAXIATER,” Japan’s first[1] taxi film festival, marking Taxi Day on Aug. 5

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000036198.html
- anchor: #n1750158
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニューステクノロジー、S.RIDE株式会社、大和自動車交通株式会社、国際自動車株式会社、株式会社ENGINE

Facts:
- 100 special vehicles will travel around Tokyo
- Screening 3 completely original short films
- Operating period | Aug. 3 (Monday)–Aug. 9 (Sunday), 2026

## Wix announces enhancements to Wix Headless, enabling production deployment of apps developed with AI

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000025208.html
- anchor: #n1750157
- Companies mentioned: Wix.com Ltd.、Claude Code、Claude Design、Codex、Base44、Wix Headless、Wix.com Japan 株式会社

Facts:
- 99.9% uptime (SLA)

## As the government promotes “community development through sports,” men’s and women’s futsal home games to be held on Aug. 2, with a full day of activities for local residents and families

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000096.000103312.html
- anchor: #n1750156
- Companies mentioned: 立川アスレティックFC、メットライフ生命、エスポラーダ北海道、アルコ神戸、スポーツ庁

Facts:
- Sunday, August 2, 2026
- 2,102 people attended
- 14時0０分キックオフ
- Kickoff at 16:15
- 18時00分開始予定

## キーワードマーケティング recognized in the “Select” tier of the Microsoft Advertising Partner Program

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000070822.html
- anchor: #n1750155
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 キーワードマーケティング、株式会社ベクトル、日本マイクロソフト株式会社

Facts:
- A track record of supporting more than 1500 companies

## キーワードマーケティング recognized as a “Google Partner” in the “Google Partners プログラム”

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000129.000070822.html
- anchor: #n1750154
- Companies mentioned: キーワードマーケティング、ベクトル、グーグル合同会社、Google Partners プログラム、Google Partner

Facts:
- A track record of supporting more than 1500 companies

## RENOSY Ricordi’s “ARCOBALENO BUBAIGAWARA” to be the first development to adopt DXYZ’s facial recognition ID platform “FreeiD”

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000174.000091732.html
- anchor: #n1750153
- Companies mentioned: DXYZ株式会社、RENOSY Ricordi、FreeiD

Facts:
- 78 units in total
- 77 units for sale
- 423 buildings completed with FreeiD installed

## Taxis become “cinemas on wheels.” Taking part in “TAXIATER,” Japan’s first[1] taxi film festival, marking Taxi Day on Aug. 5

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000262.000036935.html
- anchor: #n1750152
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニューステクノロジー、S.RIDE株式会社、大和自動車交通株式会社、国際自動車株式会社、ENGINE

Facts:
- 100 special vehicles will travel around Tokyo
- 3 completely original short films
- Original ride certificates for the first 5,000 people

## 「アイフルホームのあそべる家」2026年8月の開催イベント

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000278.000074287.html
- anchor: #n1750151
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LIXIL住宅研究所、アイフルホームカンパニー、不登校親子応援サークル、こそだて応援サロン、＠littlemusicalgarden、@tenkomori_art

Facts:
- Opened on July 14, 2024
- Make a candy strap: 200 yen
- Make an aroma box: 300 yen
- 1,000円/1組(保護者2名・対象年齢のお子様1名まで)
- 500 yen for each additional eligible-age child after the first 2
- Capacity: 12 groups
- Participation fee: ¥800
- More than 180,000 homes

## Taxis become “cinemas on wheels.” Taking part in “TAXIATER,” Japan’s first[1] taxi film festival, marking Taxi Day on Aug. 5

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000307.000041209.html
- anchor: #n1750150
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニューステクノロジー、S.RIDE株式会社、大和自動車交通株式会社、国際自動車株式会社、株式会社ENGINE

Facts:
- 100 special vehicles will travel around Tokyo
- An original ride certificate will be given to the first 5,000 people
- Screening 3 completely original short films

## Migalo Group to make its first deployment of DXYZ’s FreeiD facial recognition ID platform at ARCOBALENO BUBAIGAWARA, developed for sale by RENOSY Ricordi

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000379.000130175.html
- anchor: #n1750149
- Companies mentioned: ミガロホールディングス株式会社、DXYZ株式会社、RENOSY Ricordi、ARCOBALENO BUBAIGAWARA

Facts:
- 78 units in total
- 77 units for sale
- End of June 2026
- FreeiD has been installed in 423 completed buildings

## Allied Architects uses Kaname.ax® CEPs Listening® and panel surveys to help visualize customer insights for FANCL’s brand strategy redesign

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000402.000058547.html
- anchor: #n1750148
- Companies mentioned: アライドアーキテクツ株式会社、株式会社ファンケル

Facts:
- Since its founding in 1981
- Securities code: 6081

## Timee to fully launch its new Long-Term Part-Time Hiring Support Plan on August 1, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000467.000036375.html
- anchor: #n1750147
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タイミー、株式会社一家ダイニングプロジェクト、株式会社シダックスフードサービス

Facts:
- More than 1.2 million workers are interested in taking long-term part-time jobs
- 98.2% of businesses indicate they intend to hire long-term workers through Timee
- Monthly fee: ¥20,000
- A total of 14 long-term part-time hires achieved
- A total of 24 long-term part-time hires achieved across multiple locations

## “When the idea strikes, post a listing right away.” Open-name business succession service relay（リレイ） launches “AI Easy Creation,” enabling sellers to create successor recruitment articles themselves. A first in the open-name category, and patented.

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000527.000053134.html
- anchor: #n1750146
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ライトライト、relay（リレイ）

Facts:
- Approximately 930 successor recruitment articles
- Approximately 190 matches
- Patent No. 7894614

## 『海外事業❛実践❜MBA：事業環境分析（後編：産業構造・競合・顧客・リスクシナリオ）』Eラーニング新講座提供開始｜市場の現実を「経営判断」へ翻訳する（INSIGHT ACADEMY）

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000582.000077877.html
- anchor: #n1750145
- Companies mentioned: インサイトアカデミー株式会社、INSIGHT ACADEMY

Facts:
- 7 courses in total
- 280 courses in total
- Capital: 95 million yen

## 【エンポリオ アルマーニ】A formal collection for the junior line, suited to children’s special occasions

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000752.000072701.html
- anchor: #n1750144
- Companies mentioned: エンポリオ アルマーニ、ジョルジオ アルマーニ ジャパン

Facts:
- A new formal collection for the junior line, designed for children’s special occasions, will go on sale on Friday, August 7, 2026.
- Junior boys’ sizes range from ages 4 to 16, while junior girls’ sizes range from ages 4 to 14.

## Online lottery for the TV anime The Banned Mole now on sale

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000793.000016101.html
- anchor: #n1750143
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セガ フェイブ、Amazon、楽天ペイ、PayPay

Facts:
- On sale from 11 a.m. on July 30, 2026
- September 15, 2026, 23:59
- 1回770円(税込)
- Shipping: ¥660 (tax included; shipping is charged only on the first purchase)

## オトメイト’s new title “Bewildered by You, Drowning in You” goes on sale today!

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001063.000080401.html
- anchor: #n1750142
- Companies mentioned: アイディアファクトリー株式会社、オトメイト、インディビジュアルミュージック株式会社、REAL AKIBA RECORDZ、合同会社Re,AER

Facts:
- Today, Thursday, July 30, 2026
- [Standard edition / digital download] ¥8,580 (tax included)
- [Special edition] ¥10,780 (tax included)

## Toru Tamagawa and Chiaki Hara’s TOKYO FM show Radio no Tamakawa to hold its second public event on Saturday, November 21! Tamao Akae joins as a guest as the event expands to Yokohama’s Shintoshi Hall!

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003911.000004829.html
- anchor: #n1750141
- Companies mentioned: TOKYO FM、テレビ朝日

Facts:
- Price: 6,800 yen (tax included)
- On Saturday, November 21, 2026

## Yamagata Prefecture’s first inclusive child development support facility attached to a certified early childhood education and care center, educareぷらす, to open in August 2026

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:29:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000187811.html
- anchor: #n1750031
- Companies mentioned: 学校法人東谷学園、天童市

Facts:
- 222 children
- 84 staff members

## Producing a new generation of creators in the age of generative AI. 合同会社mocchi fully launches IRECORDS, a label specializing in AI artists

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:28:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000186425.html
- anchor: #n1750032
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社mocchi、IRECORDS、SNSpartners

## Parenting support center Oyako Cafe Mogumogu opens at 天童東幼稚園

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:26:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187811.html
- anchor: #n1750033
- Companies mentioned: 学校法人東谷学園、天童東幼稚園、天童しぜん幼稚園、あそか保育園、児童発達支援施設「educareつながり」、子育て支援センター「つながり」、子育て支援センター「おやこカフェ もぐもぐ」

Facts:
- From June 2026
- Monday, June 1, 2026
- 222 children
- 84 staff members

## 【AI Use Case】AI eliminates listing errors: Automated property information screening system cuts annual work hours by 510 hours

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:24:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001009.000006823.html
- anchor: #n1750034
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クラスコ、Google Workspace

Facts:
- 510 work hours saved annually
- Sales rose by ¥200 million in 1 year after AI adoption
- 22,862 working hours saved
- ¥68 million in costs saved
- 20 work hours saved annually

## System Five begins sales of OBSBOT Meet Flip, a foldable 4K AI-powered webcam

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:21:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000264.000024840.html
- anchor: #n1750035
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社システムファイブ、OBSBOT

Facts:
- Approximately 18.8 mm thick when folded
- Up to 4K at 30 fps
- 1080p at 60 fps
- Capture distance as close as 10 cm
- Our price: ¥22,800 (tax included)

## Ahead of the Obon homecoming season, family app ファミリスト to launch a family tree feature at the end of June

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:20:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000159367.html
- anchor: #n1750036
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社チームアットネット、ファミリスト

Facts:
- Used by approximately 11,000 monthly active users
- Continued use is available with the Premium PLUS plan at ¥480 per month
- Free users can try it for 10 minutes

## 【Futaba Corporation】Launches S-A401, a mid-range servo suitable for a wide range of applications, from small to medium-sized aircraft

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000075680.html
- anchor: #n1750039
- Companies mentioned: 双葉電子工業株式会社

Facts:
- Dimensions: 33.0 × 15.0 × 27.5 mm
- Weight: 27 g
- Speed: 0.10 sec/60° (7.4V)
- 0.12 sec/60° (6.6V)
- Torque: 5.7 kgf・cm (7.4V)
- 5.0 kgf・cm (6.6V)
- Suggested retail price: ¥13,200 (tax included)

## “Try Losing. 一九八七―二〇二六,” a major nonfiction work about powerhouse high school baseball team Seiko Gakuin, to be released on August 5, 2026

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000110.000005025.html
- anchor: #n1750038
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本ビジネスプレス、ワニブックス、Amazon、楽天ブックス、紀伊国屋書店

Facts:
- An epic work spanning approximately 450 pages.
- A postwar record of 13 consecutive appearances at the Summer Koshien tournament
- Reached the best 8 five times
- List price: ¥2,200 (tax included)
- ISBN: 978-4847076893

## Can soybeans and pearl barley save the world!? Event report: “Meals of the Future in 2050,” a learning session with Ueno of Michelin-starred restaurant 割烹「玄斎」

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000139.000035737.html
- anchor: #n1750037
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マルヤナギ小倉屋、大阪ガスネットワーク株式会社、割烹「玄斎」

Facts:
- 1食(120g)で食物繊維5.3g
- Soybeans require approximately 1/8 the water resources needed to produce beef

## 【Creator Survey Report ②】Approximately half are unregistered for the invoice system or undecided. Contract signing rate falls to 36.6%. —Changes in creators’ “business environment” and related challenges, as seen in the numbers—

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:19:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000169722.html
- anchor: #n1750040
- Companies mentioned: 協同組合日本イラストレーション協会（JILLA）

Facts:
- Approximately half of creators are unregistered for the invoice system or undecided
- “Sales skills (negotiation and marketing)”: 379 cases
- “Sales skills (announcements, promotion, and social media)”: 363 cases
- Awareness of the Freelance Act stands at 73.5%

## A look at the real-world exit strategies of university-born startups! Kansai Startup Report No. 27 to be published at the end of July

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:18:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000052187.html
- anchor: #n1750041
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人生態会、関西学院大学、関西大学、一般財団法人未来医療推進機構、株式会社Nanka、株式会社Dincula、株式会社SOFIX

Facts:
- To be published at the end of July 2026
- 開設から1周年を迎えた関西学院大学のインキュベーション施設「Spark Base」
- 設立10年目を迎えた関西大学イノベーション創生センター
- A list of approximately 500 promising companies headquartered in Kansai and established within the past 5 years

## webCG to hold a public recording event for its popular series Car Design Mandala on August 24

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:17:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000574.000004642.html
- anchor: #n1750042
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イード、株式会社webCG、CAR GRAPHIC

Facts:
- On Monday, August 24, 2026, webCG will hold the first public recording event for its popular series Car Design Mandala
- Admission: ¥3,000 (tax included; light refreshments and drinks included)
- Capacity: 40 people

## 【VIGI’s first model with 25× optical zoom!】Sales begin for the VIGI 4MP outdoor full-color pan-tilt network camera InSight PTZ5425

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:16:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000300.000093240.html
- anchor: #n1750043
- Companies mentioned: ティーピーリンクジャパン株式会社、TP-Linkグループ、VIGI

Facts:
- 25× optical zoom
- Pan and tilt with 360° horizontal coverage
- Color video surveillance up to 50 m away
- Estimated retail price: ¥242,900, tax included
- More than 170 countries and regions worldwide
- More than 1.2 billion users
- 42 locations worldwide

## Paid DLC "Additional Digimon & Episode Pack" ①–③ for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 / Nintendo Switch™ versions of Digimon Story Time Stranger is now available!

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:15:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002279.000051316.html
- anchor: #n1750044
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、Nintendo Switch™ 2、Nintendo Switch™、Amazon、東映アニメーション、Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.、Valve Corporation

Facts:
- 20 winners will be selected to receive prizes including an ultra-oversized B1-size tapestry and an Amazon gift card!
- More than 450 Digimon can be raised, the most in the series!

## HQ obtains patents related to automating eligibility determinations and settlement processing; also announces an intellectual property strategy centered on a shared platform

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:15:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000183.000089608.html
- anchor: #n1750045
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HQ、LITALICO、グローバル・ブレイン

Facts:
- Patent No. 7891285
- Registration date: July 8, 2026
- Patent No. 7862897
- Patent No. 7795834
- Patent No. 7782901
- Established: March 2021
- Series B funding in 2024 (2 billion yen)

## Phone inquiries rose from 5 to 30 per month. Turn time-consuming work into time for the work you want to do / AI website management service "V/ENTER WEB" launched

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:15:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000186641.html
- anchor: #n1750046
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社VAIZO、仙台市内の飲食店

Facts:
- Phone inquiries about private bookings increased from 5 to 30 per month
- 93.2% of Japanese companies have launched their own websites

## [Kyoto People Lecture] Tracing the path of world-renowned ceramic artist Kanjiro Kawai

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:15:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000757.000003821.html
- anchor: #n1750047
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社わかさ生活、河井寬次郎記念館

Facts:
- Friday, August 28, 2026
- 11：00～12：15
- Registration opens at 10:30

## Abe Yoando Pharmaceutical to launch new product "養庵堂 １３ The First Touch" on Saturday, August 8. 3 products for a first encounter with NMN*¹ skincare.

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:15:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000037884.html
- anchor: #n1749827
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 阿部養庵堂薬品、養庵堂

Facts:
- 11,000 yen (tax included)
- A philosophy of health cultivation passed down for nearly 300 years
- Founded: 1731

## 「平禄寿司の日」記念日キャンペーン！8月6日（木）「厚切り牛たん（1貫）」を特別価格で提供いたします

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:14:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000626.000028006.html
- anchor: #n1749828
- Companies mentioned: 平禄寿司、株式会社焼肉坂井ホールディングス

Facts:
- "Thick-cut beef tongue (1 piece: salt or miso)" for 190 yen (209 yen including tax)
- Limited to 100 pieces per location
- Available for 220 yen (242 yen including tax) at the Tokyo Shibuya Omotesando location
- Available for 380 yen (418 yen including tax) at the Ginza location
- It is derived from Sunday, August 6, 1967
- Official registration date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Number of employees: 4,868 (including temporary employees)

## ポメラート、グローバルブランドアンバサダーにヤン・ズーが就任

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:11:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000323.000060365.html
- anchor: #n1749829
- Companies mentioned: ポメラート、ヤン・ズー

Facts:
- Celebrating 20 years since her debut
- The 31st Shanghai Television Festival

## Screening confirmed at 福岡市科学館! Planetarium show "Fiji Healing: The Southern Cross and the Island of Happiness," narrated by 江口拓也

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:10:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000211.000140736.html
- anchor: #n1749830
- Companies mentioned: コニカミノルタプラネタリウム株式会社、福岡市科学館、江口拓也、おおはた雄一、KAGAYA、manamik、清田愛未

Facts:
- わずか半年で10万人動員
- Running time: approximately 45 minutes.
- Price: flat rate of 1,500 yen (tax included)
- 31 screenings in total

## [Survey release] August 2 is "Harassment-Free Day" | Survey on the reality of "logical harassment," where workplace "righteous arguments" turn into weapons. About 80% say they are "unfamiliar with it," while more than 60% of those who have experienced it have considered leaving their jobs.

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:10:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000442.000073883.html
- anchor: #n1749831
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エレメント、アイブリッジ株式会社、弁護士保険STATION

Facts:
- About 80% say they are "unfamiliar with it"
- 29% of respondents have experienced or witnessed harassment in the workplace
- 62.8% of those who have experienced it (about 60%) have considered leaving their jobs
- 80,000 pet insurance policies
- 16,000 auto and motorcycle insurance policies
- Annual insurance premiums handled: 1.6 billion yen

## Funai Soken Agata FAS to hold "M&A Trends Seminars" for the solar power industry in August and September. Sessions will cover responses to Non-FIT, FIP and energy storage battery systems, and include a panel discussion with people who have experience transferring businesses

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000184273.html
- anchor: #n1749841
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社船井総研あがたFAS、株式会社船井総合研究所、株式会社サンエイエコホーム

Facts:
- To be held on 4 dates in August and September 2026
- Participation is free

## More than 1 in 5 people buy secondhand clothing⁉ As the secondhand clothing market expands, 古着卸倉庫CLASS1 to open in 150 PPIH Group stores [from July 2026]

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000119926.html
- anchor: #n1749840
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社RESTA、株式会社パン・パシフィック・インターナショナルホールディングス、古着卸倉庫CLASS1、ドン・キホーテ、アピタ、ピアゴ、ロビン・フッド

Facts:
- PPIH Group stores at 150 locations nationwide
- 1年に1回以上古着を購入すると回答した人（以下「古着購入者」）の割合が20％を超えていました
- 50% of respondents said they were concerned about hygiene
- 46.5% said it was difficult to assess the condition
- More than 40% of secondhand clothing purchasers are conscious of fashion sustainability
- The "CLASS1 brand" handles up to 300,000 garments per month
- The company operates more than 70 directly managed and partner stores in Japan

## "IIJクラウドエクスチェンジサービス for Microsoft" and "IIJ Smart HUB" become the first in Japan to support Azure's "ExpressRoute Metro"

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000165540.html
- anchor: #n1749839
- Companies mentioned: Microsoft、IIJクラウドエクスチェンジサービス for Microsoft、IIJ Smart HUB、IIJプライベートバックボーンサービス

Facts:
- 2 different ExpressRoute locations within the same city
- Thursday, July 30, 2026

## [Now on sale] "Wood-Steel Unbonded Brace," a buckling-restrained brace made with wood

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000158.000091727.html
- anchor: #n1749838
- Companies mentioned: 日鉄エンジニアリング株式会社、日本ERI株式会社

Facts:
- Available in 3 axial force specifications: 1000kN, 1500kN and 2000kN
- Glulam is available in lengths of up to 7m

## [Latest trends at Hakone inns for summer vacation 2026] Average spend per guest up 20% despite rising prices; direct bookings surge to 3 times the previous year's level | 金乃竹リゾート

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000168.000097935.html
- anchor: #n1749837
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社金乃竹、金乃竹リゾート、金乃竹 仙石原、金乃竹 塔ノ澤、松坂屋本店

Facts:
- Average spend per guest rose about 20% year on year to about 60,799 yen
- "松坂屋本店": Obon stay duration surged to 120.0% of the previous year's level

## [Details revealed] EC-born innerwear brand "tu-hacci" to open its first permanent store at ルクア大阪 on Friday, August 28, in a long-awaited grand opening!

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000274.000068630.html
- anchor: #n1749836
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WaterAir、tu-hacci、ルクア大阪

Facts:
- For customers who purchase at least 18,000 yen (including tax) worth of products in store
- The brand's first permanent store will open at ルクア大阪 on Friday, August 28, 2026

## Kao to hold "KBBC BRAND EVANGELIST FORUM 2026"

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000672.000070897.html
- anchor: #n1749835
- Companies mentioned: 花王株式会社、花王ビューティブランズカウンセリング株式会社、KBBC

Facts:
- 30 brand BE representatives selected from across Japan
- 30 BE representatives selected from about 3,500 people nationwide

## The "Ichikami" leave-in treatment series gets its first renewal in 5 years — A "hair cosmetic" that moisturizes and leads to silky, supple hair, keeping 1 strand at a time from tangling with another 1 strand

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000707.000007954.html
- anchor: #n1749834
- Companies mentioned: クラシエ株式会社（ホームプロダクツカンパニー）

Facts:
- Renewed for the first time in 5 years
- On sale Friday, October 2, 2026
- 8 types of naturally derived Japanese herbal oils

## "CHAOS CULTURE GEEK"

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004006.000003639.html
- anchor: #n1749833
- Companies mentioned: AVYSS、SEGA、KARAT、HOME ECONOMICS EXPERIMENT、KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS、BLOCKHEAD MOTORS、講談社、望月ミネタロウ、岡本太玖斗、THE★JOJO WORLD、ゴジラ・ストア Shibuya、BRAIN DEAD STUDIOS SHIBUYA、ODD TAPE DUPLICATION、BLOCKHEAD MOTORS TOKYO、MEDICOM TOY NEXT

Facts:
- Dates: 5 days, from Friday, August 7 to Tuesday, August 11 (national holiday), 2026
- ● Admission: 1,000 yen + 1 drink at the venue
- ● Date: From 18:00 on Friday, August 7
- ● Date: Saturday, August 8, 13:00–21:00
- ● Date: Sunday, August 9, 16:00–21:00
- ● Dates: Friday, August 7–Sunday, August 30
- (Left) THE★JOJO WORLD 1st Anniversary: Traveling Iggys — Foil-embossed acrylic board (Aurora

## [ecostore] Chocomoo × ecostore collaboration, second installment! 10 oral care sets and bags featuring illustrations by artist Chocomoo

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004319.000018505.html
- anchor: #n1749832
- Companies mentioned: ecostore、ecostore JAPAN、Chocomoo

Facts:
- 1,980 yen (including tax) / 10 types
- 2,200 yen (including tax) / BROWN・OLIVE
- Thursday, August 6, 2026
- September 1, 2026 (Tue.)

## Launch of the 144/430MHz digital dual-band transceivers “TM-D750S” and “TM-D750”

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:09:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000639.000045133.html
- anchor: #n1749842
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JVCケンウッド、KENWOOD、Tucson Amateur Packet Radio Corp.、一般社団法人日本アマチュア無線連盟、USB Implementers Forum、Bluetooth SIG, Inc.、Microsoft Corporation、Google LLC.、EchoLink®

Facts:
- Maximum output: 50W
- Maximum output: 20W
- Manage up to 100 stations
- 3.45-inch TFT color LCD
- More than 900 voice phrases
- Save settings for up to 5 devices

## Introducing a newly adopted, soft-touch nonwoven fabric that gently wraps around the eyes: launching the “moi s cle（モイスクル） Soothing Hot Eye Mask”

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:07:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000914.000019955.html
- anchor: #n1749843
- Companies mentioned: アイリスオーヤマ株式会社、可哀想に！

Facts:
- Warmth of approximately 40°C lasts for approximately 20 minutes
- A survey on eye masks conducted in March 2026 with approximately 5,000 people

## [First location in central Tokyo] 厚切りとんかつ よし平 Shibuya Station Front store opens Aug. 5 (Wed.)! Get 500 yen off the popular No. 1 loin cutlet set, plus all-you-can-eat rice from 3 types of large kamado pots

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:07:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000731.000031747.html
- anchor: #n1749844
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ホットランドホールディングス、株式会社ホットランドネクステージ、厚切りとんかつ よし平

Facts:
- Aged 180g loin cutlet set
- Aged 180g loin cutlet set: regular price 1,890 yen
- Aged loin cutlet set (1,859 yen including tax and up), aged tenderloin cutlet set (1,859 yen including tax and up)

## “Dad, you’re trying to drive after drinking again, aren’t you!?” Short-story videos depicting the real-life struggles of families dealing with drunk driving now available

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:07:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000438.000070819.html
- anchor: #n1749845
- Companies mentioned: 東海電子株式会社、アルコールインターロック.com

Facts:
- ロング版（約6分半）
- Short version (approximately 2 minutes)

## “Summoners War: Sky Arena” × TV anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End”: event offers a Transmogrification for collaboration character Fern!

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:05:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000997.000009066.html
- anchor: #n1749846
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Com2uS Japan、Com2uS、Apple、Google

Facts:
- The comics have surpassed 35 million copies in cumulative circulation
- The third season of the TV anime is set to air starting in October 2027

## AndTech plans to hold a WEB online Zoom seminar on Thursday, September 3, titled “Latest Trends in the Domestic and International Perovskite Solar Cell Markets and Related Industries: An Overview of the Entire Supply Chain, Including Accelerating Mass Production and Procurement in China, and Business Prospects”

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:04:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001754.000080053.html
- anchor: #n1749847
- Companies mentioned: AndTech、株式会社AndTech、株式会社富士経済

Facts:
- Participation fee: ¥38,500 (tax included)

## 7人組となった新生「Onephony」が本格始動！7月31日（金）21時より、新体制お披露目を記念したニコ生特番『Onephonyのふぉにこなま』の生出演が決定！

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:04:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001371.000056982.html
- anchor: #n1749848
- Companies mentioned: Onephony、ニコドルチャンネル、深瀬美桜

Facts:
- 2 long-awaited new members have joined
- Welcoming 2 new members in July 2026

## 岡山市×ボーダレス・ジャパン、地域課題をビジネスで解決する担い手を育成する「コミュニティビジネスカレッジOKAYAMA」を始動

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:01:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000780.000021621.html
- anchor: #n1749849
- Companies mentioned: 岡山市、株式会社ボーダレス・ジャパン、Peatix

Facts:
- More than 1,600 people have taken courses cumulatively
- More than 130 social entrepreneurs and new businesses launched
- Operating 48 social businesses in 15 countries worldwide
- Sales for fiscal 2025 reached 10.5 billion yen.

## SMS selected for the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index ESG investment index for the first time

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:01:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000467.000013298.html
- anchor: #n1749850
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エス・エム・エス、FTSE Russell、年金積立金管理運用独立行政法人（GPIF）

Facts:
- Capital: ¥2,551,720,000 (as of March 31, 2026)
- Number of employees: 4,660 on a consolidated basis

## From Osaka City to Jリーグ—official YouTube series “Road to J” launches, following Osaka City SC’s journey as it aims for promotion

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:01:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000222.000152859.html
- anchor: #n1749851
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社OsakaCitySC、Osaka City SC、Jリーグ

Facts:
- 2 videos have already been released

## Office search portal ジャパンオフィス検索 releases a feature on furnished “setup offices”

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:00:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000287.000012519.html
- anchor: #n1749852
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ボルテックス、ジャパンオフィス検索

Facts:
- 821 employees (as of March 31, 2026)
- Sales: 105.7 billion yen
- Ordinary profit: 10.4 billion yen
- Value of owned properties (rental real estate): 78.8 billion yen

## 9 sales and campaigns from 3 consumer electronics retail brands; capture rate among 5 major AI platforms is 43.3%

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:00:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000131348.html
- anchor: #n1749853
- Companies mentioned: Stellagent株式会社、ビックカメラ、ノジマ、コジマ、ChatGPT、Gemini、Claude、Perplexity、Copilot

Facts:
- Capture rate is 43.3%
- ChatGPT and Gemini: 27.8%
- Claude: 50.0%
- Perplexity and Copilot: 55.6%
- ビックカメラ: 70.0%
- コジマ and ノジマ: 30.0% each

## Office search portal ジャパンオフィス検索 launches “Availability Alert Registration,” which prioritizes notifications about vacancies in popular-area VORT®ビル buildings

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:00:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000288.000012519.html
- anchor: #n1749854
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ボルテックス、ジャパンオフィス検索、VORT®ビル

Facts:
- 821 employees (as of March 31, 2026)
- Sales: 105.7 billion yen
- Ordinary profit: 10.4 billion yen
- Value of owned properties (rental real estate): 78.8 billion yen

## 8 SALES ROBOTICS representatives attend SuperAI 2026, one of the world’s largest AI conferences, and publish an event report featuring their unique perspectives

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:00:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000023496.html
- anchor: #n1749855
- Companies mentioned: SALES ROBOTICS株式会社、株式会社ヒト・コミュニケーションズ・ホールディングス、SuperAI 2026

Facts:
- 全社員の生成AI利用率は98.7%（月1回以上の利用）
- Daily usage rate: 90.4%
- The rate of all employees obtaining it is 95.9%

## 宮崎県の宮児タクシーグループ、全9拠点で「電脳点呼」を導入 ～自動点呼・遠隔点呼を組み合わせた運用体制を構築～

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:00:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000183.000053640.html
- anchor: #n1749856
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社電脳交通、宮児タクシーグループ、宮児タクシー株式会社、延岡グリーンタクシー株式会社、阿波銀キャピタル株式会社、株式会社阿波銀行、いよぎんキャピタル株式会社、Uber Technologies, Inc.、株式会社NTTドコモ・ベンチャーズ、ENEOSイノベーションパートナーズ合同会社、エムケイ株式会社、株式会社沖東交通、国際自動車株式会社、GO株式会社、三和交通株式会社、株式会社JR西日本イノベーションズ、JR東日本スタートアップ株式会社、四国旅客鉄道株式会社、第一交通産業株式会社、大和自動車交通株式会社、つばめ自動車株式会社、株式会社徳島大正銀行、株式会社ブロードバンドタワー、三菱商事株式会社、ゆうちょアセットマネジメント株式会社

Facts:
- Number of vehicles owned: 280 (across the group)
- Employees: 220 (as of January 2026)
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Initial cost: regular price 200,000 yen → campaign price 100,000 yen
- Monthly cost: regular price 30,000 yen and up → campaign price 10,000 yen and up

## The second collaboration with Alice, lavishly showcasing the bountiful flavors of grapes, pears, purple sweet potatoes, and cassis! “Alice’s Gothic Fantasy Afternoon Tea”

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:00:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001334.000004975.html
- anchor: #n1749857
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 ベストブライダル、株式会社ベスト‐アニバーサリー、マクミラン・アリス、マリアージュフレール

Facts:
- Available from September 1, 2026 (Tue.) through November 15, 2026 (Sun.)
- From 5,000 yen per person (including consumption tax and a 15% service charge)
- ※ Available from 5,500 yen at the Hakata location only
- ・Pasta lunch (linguine with tuna and mushroom tomato sauce / cauliflower soup) ・Chicken lunch (young chicken fricassee / cauliflower soup) ※ Lunch sets do not include savory items
- Humpty Dumpty / Queen of Hearts: 1,100 yen each
- ・Dreaming Alice parfait, made with Kyoho grapes: 2,300 yen
- ・Chocolate and pear mousse styled as a “hat”: 1,950 yen

## Lypo-C to hold experiential POP-UP event “My Choice, Lypo-Choice” at Daikanyama T-SITE GARDEN GALLERY starting Friday, August 7

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:00:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000163.000016172.html
- anchor: #n1749858
- Companies mentioned: Lypo-C、株式会社スピック、T-SITE

Facts:
- More than 3,500 stores across Japan
- 7,776 yen (tax included)
- 8,964 yen (tax included)
- 13,460 yen (tax included)

## 株式会社RUSHAH recognized as a “Bronze Partner” in Shopee Japan’s official partner program

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187055.html
- anchor: #n1750109
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社RUSHAH、Shopee、ショッピージャパン株式会社、海外ショップオーナーズ倶楽部（OSC）

Facts:
- Highest monthly profit: 470,000 yen

## 株式会社ビズタイズ partners with 一般社団法人日本熱中症予防協会 to launch the “Heatstroke Prevention Manager Web Course”

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187757.html
- anchor: #n1750108
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビズタイズ、一般社団法人日本熱中症予防協会、厚生労働省労働基準局

Facts:
- The amended Industrial Safety and Health Regulations, which took effect in June 2025

## Could it solve the world’s energy problems!? What is this portable “○○”?

- Published: 2026-07-30T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187948.html
- anchor: #n1750107
- Companies mentioned: 東京大学、東京大学 先端科学技術研究センター 水素エネルギー分野 河野研究室、PRIZMA、サクリサ

Facts:
- About 80% of respondents said they were “very concerned (30.6%)” or “somewhat concerned (49.0%)”
- The most common response was “dependence on imports of fossil fuels such as oil (66.7%)”
- “Rising electricity bills (62.5%)”
- “International affairs (impact on fuel prices and supply) (54.1%)”
- About 70% of respondents said they felt prices were “very high (26.6%)” or “somewhat high (48.6%)”
- “There is a power shortage (46.2%)”
- “There is a surplus of electricity (13.1%)”
- “Neither (40.7%)”