# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-31 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 4 of 11

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 917 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 159 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## PLACOLEWEDDING announces wedding planners who placed 1st–3rd nationwide in the “Planner Ranking Placole Award 2026 SPRING”

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:52:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001146.000021126.html
- anchor: #n1765251
- Companies mentioned: PLACOLEWEDDING、冒険社プラコレ、FUNATSURU KYOTO KAMOGAWA RESORT、AKAGANE RESORT KYOTO HIGASHIYAMA 1925、コンチネンタル横浜／大さん橋、DRESSY、ViKet Town、DRESSY ROOM、DRESSYCAFE KAMAKURA、DRESSYCAFE NAGOYA、DRESSYCAFE OSAKA、美花嫁図鑑 farny、DRESSY ONLINE

Facts:
- 2,385 wedding planners nationwide
- Conducted for 33 months
- The total number of followers has exceeded 2.5 million
- Total page views have surpassed 2.6 million per month
- Luxury wedding dresses up to 90% off
- 210,000 cumulative downloads

## For X campaigns, median reach varies by up to 2.5 times depending on the prize type, with QUO cards and a company’s own products ranking highest

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000026754.html
- anchor: #n1765265
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社hashout、QUO、Amazon

Facts:
- QUO cards (median: 27,189 entries)
- Company’s own products (same: 25,680 entries)
- Collaboration merchandise (same: 11,493 entries)
- 39,800 yen per month

## The cloud-based ISO and Privacy Mark management tool “Assist” series will exhibit at “2nd IT & Corporate IT DXPO Tokyo ’26 Summer”!

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000333.000058111.html
- anchor: #n1765257
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スリーエーコンサルティング、ブティックス(株)、日本マーケティングリサーチ機構、IT・情シスDXPO委員会

Facts:
- 800 companies (Note 3), from major industry players to startups, will exhibit.
- Developed based on expertise gained from supporting ISO and Privacy Mark certification and operations for more than 9,000 companies
- Cumulative installations surpassed 3,000 companies as of April 2026.
- The cost is ¥50,000 per month (¥600,000 per year).
- Number of employees: 261

## 【University-high school collaboration】神田外語大学 × 渋谷教育学園幕張高等学校 to hold “Fukushima Prefecture Futaba Town Well-Being Inquiry Program”

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:44:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000236.000078115.html
- anchor: #n1765270
- Companies mentioned: 神田外語大学、渋谷教育学園幕張高等学校、一般社団法人双葉郡地域観光研究協会、浅野撚糸株式会社、ReFruits、大堀相馬焼 陶吉郎窯 大堀工房、経済産業省

Facts:
- Marking 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake
- A blueprint for Futaba Town’s renewal in its 30th year
- To be held from Aug. 1 (Sat.) to Aug. 28 (Fri.), 2026

## COMMON株式会社 joins the “Hyogo SDGs Public-Private Partnership Meeting” hosted by Hyogo Prefecture

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:44:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000162422.html
- anchor: #n1765089
- Companies mentioned: COMMON株式会社、未来まち計画機構

Facts:
- Has developed co-creation projects with local governments, businesses and community organizations across Japan.

## 【Hands Shibuya Store】“シティーハンター -Midnight Rendezvous-”

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:44:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000705.000070824.html
- anchor: #n1765088
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハンズ、シティーハンター

Facts:
- Midnight Rendezvous T-shirt (sizes: M–XXL), ¥5,500 each
- Black & White long-sleeve T-shirt (sizes: M–XXL), ¥7,700 each
- Midnight Rendezvous zip-up hoodie ¥12,100
- Customers who purchase シティーハンター-related products will receive 1 original card for every ¥5,000 spent, including tax.

## Jewelry can-badge brand M925 collaborates with the manga 『左ききのエレン』; popular catchphrases become 18-karat gold can badges

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:44:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000173763.html
- anchor: #n1765090
- Companies mentioned: M925、株式会社SHAME、有楽町マルイ、note、ジャンプ＋、集英社、Instagram、NIKE AIRMAX、NIKE RUN、HUMAN MADE、TRUNK(HOTEL)、UNIQLO、英国政府、Spiber、ダイヤモンド社、ディスカヴァー21、BRUTUS、面白法人カヤック、東急エージェンシー、武蔵野美術大学、株式会社なつやすみ

Facts:
- 250 million cumulative page views
- 4.1 million copies in cumulative series circulation
- 23.15 mm in diameter
- Approximately 6.2 g
- 450,000 yen
- Approximately 5.5 g
- 35,000 yen

## 【Tokyo's 23 Wards・August lingering heat】Safe collection of swollen mobile batteries found in apartment common areas and during office relocations｜On-site pickup for 5,500 yen, including batteries municipalities cannot collect【Continuing in August】

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:40:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000330.000163141.html
- anchor: #n1765091
- Companies mentioned: SYSTR株式会社、まるっと本舗

Facts:
- On-site collection available from 5,500 yen (tax included)
- New “Express Collection” option dispatches a team within 2 hours at the earliest (estimated)

## 株式会社タスカジ relocates its headquarters to “WeWork KDX虎ノ門1丁目” as its business expands

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:40:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000020281.html
- anchor: #n1765092
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タスカジ、WeWork、長谷工コーポレーション、ハウス食品グループイノベーション2号ファンド、タスカジ研究所

Facts:
- Approximately 150,000 users
- The number of Taskaji-san has topped approximately 5,000
- Flexible offices “WeWork,” with more than 30 locations across Japan
- More than 100,000 users

## 【ABC Radio】Former 阪神タイガース player Fumihito Haraguchi talks about his days at 帝京高校 and memories of Koshien! Special program “Koshien: Memories of That Summer” to air on August 1 (Saturday)

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:40:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000773.000040629.html
- anchor: #n1765093
- Companies mentioned: 朝日放送ラジオ株式会社、阪神タイガース、帝京高校

Facts:
- The special program “Koshien: Memories of That Summer” will air on August 1 (Saturday), 2026.
- Broadcast time: August 1 (Saturday), 2026, 16:40–17:40

## 【LDK A rating】Women’s hair growth product ふわ姫 earns high marks in the women’s magazine 『LDK』, known for its product testing!

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000160405.html
- anchor: #n1765095
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ソーシャルテック、株式会社晋遊舎、Amazon、楽天市場、Qoo10、Yahoo!ショッピング、モンドセレクション、富士薬品グループ、セイムス

Facts:
- 270 drugstores operated by the 富士薬品グループ, including セイムス stores nationwide
- More than 1,000 items purchased on Amazon in 1 month
- Gold Award winner at モンドセレクション for 5 consecutive years

## “Sea Day” event held for the 3rd year! Lifeguards teach children on the beach how to protect lives during summer vacation

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001013.000024241.html
- anchor: #n1765094
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オープンハウスグループ、株式会社オープンハウス 名古屋支社、愛知県ライフセービング協会、株式会社ロゴスコーポレーション、LOGOS

Facts:
- 3rd consecutive year
- July 20, 2026
- Employees (consolidated): 6,495

## Making issues with high-rise hotels and rooms with windows that do not open visible. We check ６ risk points and report on the hotel's current condition before a musty smell develops.

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:39:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000059713.html
- anchor: #n1765096
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HONU

Facts:
- Average wind speed recovers to approximately 4 times its previous level
- Disassembly and cleaning of concealed air-conditioning systems in 21 guest rooms

## “Established kimono brand 『kimonoあんのん』 × popular fashion magazine 『sweet』: official SHOWROOM ambassador audition”

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:37:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000178121.html
- anchor: #n1765097
- Companies mentioned: kimonoあんのん、sweet、SHOWROOM、株式会社ソリネ

Facts:
- A kimono brand with a history spanning more than 80 years
- 若山莉久さんとかえでんさんの2名がグランプリを受賞
- All 5 winners have become official ambassadors for the kimono rental service “あんのん”

## Final report on the 2026 consumer awareness survey on random merchandise: special website covering all 55 topics released free of charge

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:36:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000053969.html
- anchor: #n1765099
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Hamaru Strategy、ランダムグッズ関連企業

Facts:
- Number of responses

## 大学３年生の受験も可能とする「山形県職員採用試験（大学卒業程度）＜秋試験＞」を新設します！

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:36:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000160322.html
- anchor: #n1765098
- Companies mentioned: 山形県

Facts:
- Students taking the exam in the fall of their ３rd year at university can take it up to “４ times” in total, including the spring, summer and fall exams in their ４th year.
- Those born between April ２, Showa 62, and April １, Heisei 17 【those aged 22 to 39 as of April １, Reiwa 9】
- Those born on or after April ２, Heisei 17, who meet the following criteria 【those aged 21 or younger as of April １, Reiwa 9】

## 【Kanto Jidosha and Ibaraki Kotsu】“落とし物クラウドfind” to be introduced for lost-property inquiries

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:34:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000304.000045067.html
- anchor: #n1765100
- Companies mentioned: 関東自動車株式会社、茨城交通株式会社、株式会社find

Facts:
- We handle approximately 2,000 lost items each month

## “天秤AI Biz byGMO” launches beta version of autonomous chat

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:33:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005466.000000136.html
- anchor: #n1765101
- Companies mentioned: GMOインターネットグループ、GMO天秤AI株式会社、天秤AI Biz byGMO

Facts:
- Starting July 31, 2026
- 1,100 yen per month (tax included)
- 1,900 yen per month (tax included)
- Annual fee: 16,800 yen (tax included)
- Pay-as-you-go billing (5.5 yen per 1,000 characters)
- 1ユーザーあたり月50回まで
- 1,000 times per month/user

## Skyland Ventures invests in ex Labs, a startup in experiential entertainment

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:33:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000234.000008324.html
- anchor: #n1765102
- Companies mentioned: Skyland Ventures、スカイランドベンチャーズ株式会社、株式会社ex Labs、東急不動産株式会社、404 Not Found、TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE

Facts:
- Scheduled to be held between September and October 2026
- Established in November 2025
- Established: 2012

## 【28,602 entries received!】A 19-day naming event for 19 emperor penguins kicks off on August 13 (Thursday)!

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:32:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001168.000040302.html
- anchor: #n1765103
- Companies mentioned: アドベンチャーワールド、株式会社アワーズ

Facts:
- As of July 30, we have received a total of 28,602 heartwarming entries from people across Japan.
- “Trading stickers with names” to be distributed free to the first 1,000 visitors each day!

## “MAX WASH & CAFE 名古屋桜通口店,” a coin laundry with an integrated cafe space, opens on July 31 (Friday), 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000123.000162689.html
- anchor: #n1765104
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リブ・マックス、MAX WASH & CAFE 名古屋桜通口店

Facts:
- About a 15-minute walk from Nagoya Station

## 日本OECD共同研究「2040年をデザインする夏FES（Future of Education and Skills）2026」を8月に開催！

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000176056.html
- anchor: #n1765105
- Companies mentioned: 日本OECD共同研究、一般社団法人教育AI活用協会、東京学芸大学教育インキュベーション推進機構、東京大学吉田塁研究室、東京学芸大学西村圭一研究室、日本OECD共同研究「壁のないあそび場-ｂA-」、さんすう数学あそびZa、OECDE2040日本生徒部会 Flying pEnguins、教育長・校長プラットフォーム関西本部和歌山大会、泉大津市立小津中学校、近畿日本ツーリスト株式会社、東京消防庁芝消防署

Facts:
- 2026年8月7日（金）から9日（日）まで

## “THE BLISS BREWERY,” a brewery attached to a wedding venue, launches its first canned beer, 『Fair Wind』 ～Nearly 2 years since opening. A new drink to accompany “moments of bliss”～

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000039857.html
- anchor: #n1765106
- Companies mentioned: THE BLISS BREWERY、THE BLISS BREWERY & DINING、株式会社日本セレモニー、愛グループ、ノートルダム横浜みなとみらい、弓張の丘ホテル、防府グランドホテル、FUREAI

Facts:
- ABV: 5.0%
- Net content: 350 ml
- In-store price: 880 yen (tax included)
- Set of 6: 5,800 yen (shipping and tax included)

## Michelin two-star Japanese restaurant 久丹 adopts “Respo,” an all-in-one platform for food-service businesses

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000056009.html
- anchor: #n1765107
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハロー、日本料理 久丹、Respo、AutoReserve、HelloX、HelloPay

Facts:
- Opened in 2018
- Awarded two stars for 6 consecutive years
- Began using Respo in July 2026
- Capital of 100 million yen

## An assessment of practical skills that captures “real-world accounting ability” beyond what bookkeeping can measure, on a single page: “計は会なり-証-（あかし）” begins accepting applications on August 1／Kyoto・You-A株式会社

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000155282.html
- anchor: #n1765128
- Companies mentioned: You-A株式会社、計は会なり

Facts:
- Early-bird price: 9,800 yen (tax included)
- 14,800 yen (tax included) from September 1 onward
- Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.)

## “Info Hub Library,” an information library for public-sector business professionals, launches completely free of charge. AI automatically gathers PPP/PFI and designated manager project information daily from 1,783 municipalities and other entities nationwide.

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000177199.html
- anchor: #n1765127
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Info Hub

Facts:
- Immediate access is available to more than 1,250 project listings (as of July 30, 2026).
- Paid membership: ¥9,800/month (before tax)

## Craft beer and gin made from bread meet coffee. MuuCOFFEE launches collaborative products with Better life with upcycle

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000081040.html
- anchor: #n1765126
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Muu、Better life with upcycle、栄屋製パン

Facts:
- 90g: 1,000 yen each (tax included)
- Drip bag, １ piece: ２８０ yen each (tax included)
- Drip bag box (１０ bags): ３０００ yen each (tax included)

## 【Event report】A heatstroke-prevention aid station was set up at the Suzuka 8 Hours. Equipped with solar power generation and a storage system, it operated completely off-grid using 100% renewable energy.

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000058641.html
- anchor: #n1765125
- Companies mentioned: エリーパワー株式会社、ホンダモビリティランド株式会社、スズキ株式会社、大和リース株式会社、メディカルフィットネスSHL

Facts:
- Renewable energy supplied 100% (84.3kWh) of the aid station's electricity needs
- Reduced CO₂ emissions by approximately 100㎏ compared with using a conventional generator
- Installed solar panels with a total generation capacity of 18.2kW
- Installed 3 home battery units with an output of 6kW and a capacity of 12.8kWh
- Total operating time: 36 hours
- Total electricity generated: 168.6kWh
- Total electricity consumed: 195.3kWh
- Self-sufficiency rate: 86%

## ACTA+ and 森ビル to hold an art workshop for children using waste materials from stores at Azabudai Hills. At Tower Plaza 1F on August 15 (Saturday) and 16 (Sunday)

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000154394.html
- anchor: #n1765124
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ACTA PLUS、森ビル株式会社

Facts:
- 2026年8月15日（土）・16日（日）
- 10:00-17:00
- Ages 5 through junior high school
- A total of 4,000 children
- About 100 varieties
- Approximately 350 courses

## Test practice tool Dr.okke opens an inquiry desk through its official LINE account, strengthening support so teachers in the field can consult directly

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000076857.html
- anchor: #n1765123
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社okke、Dr.okke、LINE

Facts:
- 2nd floor, Ginza Otake Bizidence

## National team competition: Japan to compete in the 2026 FIM Trial des Nations!

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000152706.html
- anchor: #n1765122
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人日本モーターサイクルスポーツ協会、FIM

Facts:
- 2026年9月26日（土）～27日（日）
- Gold medals in 2023/2024
- Silver medal in 2025

## Toward achieving true diversity and inclusion

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000002683.html
- anchor: #n1765121
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インバスケット研究所、株式会社リコー

Facts:
- Delivering more than 40,000 educational materials books nationwide each year
- Used by a cumulative total of more than 50,000 working adults for human resource development, self-improvement, training, assessments and more.
- 価格：研修１開催あたり一律110,000円（税込）

## 株式会社アイアットOEC announces signing an “@pocket development and support partner” agreement with SORAプロジェ

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000085668.html
- anchor: #n1765120
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイアットOEC、SORAプロジェ、@pocket

Facts:
- More than 1,300 companies have adopted the service
- Starts at 300 yen per month per ID

## Revolut begins offering “ChatGPT Go” to hundreds of millions of individual customers worldwide through its collaboration with OpenAI

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000054355.html
- anchor: #n1765119
- Companies mentioned: Revolut、OpenAI、REVOLUT TECHNOLOGIES JAPAN株式会社

Facts:
- Available for up to 12 months at no extra charge
- A global digital financial service used by more than 75 million people worldwide
- The Metal plan includes “approximately ¥174,000 worth annually¹ + 3 subscriptions + 1 year of ChatGPT Go”

## Tatsumura Heizo V and glass artist 西中千人 collaborate

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000070312.html
- anchor: #n1765118
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社龍村美術織物、西中千人

Facts:
- ¥275,000 (tax included)
- ¥302,500 (tax included)
- Meiji 27
- Showa 53
- 24,000,000 yen

## もしPCが年1回しか使えなかったら？最多回答は「写真・動画の整理」。191人に聞いた、限られたPC時間で叶えたいこと──写真・動画の整理や大切な人とのつながりを求める声が多数

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000097.000165816.html
- anchor: #n1765117
- Companies mentioned: リングロー株式会社

Facts:
- 53 of 191 people
- 27.7％

## From flip phones to smartphones and now the age of AI: A timeline of 15 turbulent years of childcare ICT, tracing the journey of 園支援システム＋バスキャッチ, is now available!

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000120.000042253.html
- anchor: #n1765116
- Companies mentioned: VISH株式会社、園支援システム＋バスキャッチ

Facts:
- Household smartphone penetration rate
- An easy-to-adopt pricing plan at ¥11,000 per month (tax included)
- 99.5% continued usage rate
- 60.2% of new contracts came through referrals from existing facilities
- Adopted by more than 3,000 facilities nationwide

## “Fate/Grand Order ukiyo-e woodblock prints” series to be exhibited and sold at “FGO Fes.2026”! A chance to see the latest work, “Ashiya Doman,” alongside the popular “Oberon Vortigern” up close

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000135.000031094.html
- anchor: #n1765115
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社版三、TYPE-MOON、FGO PROJECT、浮世絵工房

Facts:
- Limited to 300 prints

## At-home refresh campaign launches on カラダマルシェ, the official online store for the bodywork and pelvic adjustment salon カラダファクトリー

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000209.000021263.html
- anchor: #n1765114
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファクトリージャパングループ、カラダファクトリー、カラダマルシェ、株式会社 凜、FJG International Holdings Limited、卡莱达(深圳)健康管理有限公司

Facts:
- Single-item purchase: ¥2,470 (10% off)
- Purchase of multiple items at once: ¥2,390 (13% off)
- Campaign price: ¥6,100 (tax included)
- Capital: 50 million yen
- Number of employees: 1,396 (as of 2026/4/1)

## LITALICO発達ナビ survey: Understanding of developmental disorders among the public and people around them has “deepened” for approximately 60%. Meanwhile, 57.9% of parents have adjusted their working arrangements to support their children

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000217.000025994.html
- anchor: #n1765113
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LITALICO、LITALICO発達ナビ

Facts:
- A total of 62.8% of parents (391 people) responded that they felt understanding had “deepened somewhat” or “deepened considerably”
- A total of 57.9% of parents (361 people) responded that their working arrangements had “changed” or “changed somewhat”
- A total of 76.2% of parents (475 people) responded that they “strongly felt” or “somewhat felt” this way

## ＭＩＬＩＺＥ and ＳＯＭＰＯひまわり生命 jointly develop “Mannaka,” the industry’s first AI risk assessment service※

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000262.000034351.html
- anchor: #n1765112
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MILIZE、ＳＯＭＰＯひまわり生命、株式会社Figurout

Facts:
- Implemented in a short period of approximately 2 months
- Capital: 1,671,306,500 yen (including capital reserves)

## Shout it out! Youthful role-play! The fierce battle continues in Volume 7!! Yusuke’s “AR/MS!! (AR Multiple Survive) (7)” goes on sale July 31!

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000395.000043696.html
- anchor: #n1765111
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジーオーティー、HADO

Facts:
- Price: 935 yen (tax included)
- 10% off coupon for use at HADO ARENA

## 2026年 お盆の帰省に関する調査 ～お盆玉を用意する人は増加傾向。子ども1人あたりの平均額は約1万円 ほか（第2弾）

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000446.000001545.html
- anchor: #n1765110
- Companies mentioned: ソニー損害保険株式会社、ネットエイジア株式会社

Facts:
- The average was ¥24,000
- For those spending 6 hours or more, the figure was ¥66,000
- “Will prepare” accounted for 38.6%
- 子ども1人あたりの平均額は9,977円となりました

## [Cultural understanding framework, 13th installment] “Culture Map: UK Edition” released; materials available free

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000580.000077877.html
- anchor: #n1765109
- Companies mentioned: インサイトアカデミー株式会社、INSEAD

Facts:
- “UK” selected from the 65 countries independently plotted by Insight Academy
- Independently plotted around 30 countries in total, including 19 countries with large numbers of Japanese expatriates for each indicator
- The 13th installment in the “Country Culture Map Series”
- Capital: 95 million yen

## Billboard JAPAN Book Charts Top 10 books now featured on a display shelf at 紀伊國屋書店新宿本店! 3 types of original bookmarks from the 2nd release will also be distributed for a limited time

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002565.000005179.html
- anchor: #n1765108
- Companies mentioned: Billboard JAPAN、株式会社阪神コンテンツリンク、紀伊國屋書店新宿本店、日向坂46、櫻坂46、原因は自分にある。、note、ブクログ、阪急阪神ホールディングス

Facts:
- Billboard JAPAN Literary Fiction Chart TOP10
- From Friday, July 10, 2026
- Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
- August 1, 2026 (Saturday)–August 21 (Friday)

## The Strokes for bonjour records Official T-shirt & Tote Bag

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:27:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001445.000006099.html
- anchor: #n1764994
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジュン、bonjour records、The Strokes

Facts:
- Price: ¥9,900 (tax included)
- Price: ¥6,050 (tax included)
- This year, the 7th album “Reality Awaits” is being released, marking the 25th anniversary

## 株式会社DREAM PONY’s “Brand物販Plus” establishes a sourcing route at more than 30% below the usual price through VIP partnerships with overseas select shops

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:22:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000171329.html
- anchor: #n1764995
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DREAM PONY、Brand物販Plus、BUYMA

Facts:
- VIP partnerships with 2 companies have been established to date

## TOPPAN collaborates with the TV anime “Yomi no Tsugai” at “TOPPA!!! BASE AKIBA,” a shop showcasing new appeal in content

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:20:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001947.000033034.html
- anchor: #n1764996
- Companies mentioned: TOPPANホールディングス株式会社、TOPPAN株式会社、スクウェア・エニックス、アニプレックス、ボンズ

Facts:
- The series has sold a cumulative total of 7.5 million copies (as of April 2025)

## Begins distributing “PR LLMO Tips,” an email newsletter for PR professionals

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:20:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000260.000054369.html
- anchor: #n1764997
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トドオナダ、Qlipper

Facts:
- A total of 29 editions
- Begins August 3, 2026

## [Okinawa] Participants: 3 times the previous year. “One person’s passion can change society.” Report on a corporate-child community space co-creation matching event

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:20:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000105295.html
- anchor: #n1764998
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人困窮者支援ネットワーク、ハレトケ合同会社、フローレンス、太陽食堂

Facts:
- A total of 38 organizations and approximately 60 people
- The first event held in the previous fiscal year (19 participants)
- Requests for matching were received from approximately 12 organizations and companies on the day
- Coordination is underway for 5 partnerships involving 8 organizations and companies
- 16 companies participated, exceeding the number of community spaces

## ex Labs launches full-scale business using shared spaces at major companies for experiential entertainment

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000185770.html
- anchor: #n1765006
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ex Labs、東急不動産株式会社、404 Not Found、TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE 渋谷サクラステージ、Skyland Ventures、株式会社真空管

Facts:
- Ticket price: ¥4,000 (tax included; fees additional) / person
- Achieved sales of 1,500 tickets
- Led to more than 20 new accommodation bookings

## 株式会社大央 to hold its 7th “Daio Owners Salon” on Sept. 8; lawyers, tax accountants and real estate professionals to explain inheritance planning for property owners

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000185191.html
- anchor: #n1765005
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大央、木下法律事務所、中川税理士事務所

Facts:
- Capacity: 200 people
- Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026

## The “Summer Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Parfait with Peach and Peruvian Cacao” arrives for August only. A summer-only pairing of cacao’s naturally gorgeous aroma and seasonal white peaches.

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000132.000108055.html
- anchor: #n1765004
- Companies mentioned: Remake easy株式会社、Remake easy

Facts:
- Saturday, August 1
- Monday, August 31
- Nectar from 13 varieties of peach blossoms

## Japan’s first successful trial production of reduced iron using green hydrogen

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000298.000135644.html
- anchor: #n1765003
- Companies mentioned: 国立研究開発法人新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構、日本製鉄株式会社、JFEスチール株式会社、株式会社神戸製鋼所、一般社団法人金属系材料研究開発センター（JRCM）、山梨県企業局、カナデビア株式会社、株式会社やまなしハイドロジェンカンパニー（YHC）、株式会社巴商会、水素製鉄コンソーシアム（GREINS）

Facts:
- A 1.5MW PEM water electrolysis facility manufactured by カナデビア株式会社
- A small pilot plant with a production capacity of 15kg/h
- About 1 ton of reduced iron

## 東京冷麺 to begin Saturday operations on Aug. 1; revises business hours in response to requests to enjoy cold noodles on weekends

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000329.000163141.html
- anchor: #n1765002
- Companies mentioned: 東京冷麺、SYSTR株式会社

Facts:
- Tuesday–Friday 11:00–16:00 (last order 15:30)
- Saturday: 11:00–17:00 (last order 16:30)

## “Ootoya Gohandokoro Kameido Clock” to open on the 1st floor of Kameido Clock on Friday, July 31!

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000392.000017712.html
- anchor: #n1765001
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大戸屋、コロワイドグループ、株式会社コロワイド

Facts:
- Featuring a total of 52 seats
- Bringing together around 130 stores
- Capital: 43.814 billion yen

## Event report: Top marketers formerly at ナイキ and レッドブル discuss the essence of “community and story marketing” that captivated the world

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000420.000061977.html
- anchor: #n1765000
- Companies mentioned: ナイキ、レッドブル、KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社、KOBUSHI BEER、アダストリア、NEW KIDS、Metaverse Japan、日本ダンススポーツ連盟、マーケターキャリア協会、iU情報経営イノベーション専門職大学、オージス総研、ノキア、AT&T

Facts:
- In dire straits, ranking below 120th worldwide in sales
- Business plans in 140 countries worldwide
- Annual sales of around 120 million yen
- 30,000 yen per month (excluding tax)
- ROI of approximately 15 times

## Glamping resort MOSS十里木キャンプリゾート at the foot of Mt. Fuji marks its 4th anniversary; up to 20% off meal-inclusive plans for stays from September

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000766.000052784.html
- anchor: #n1764999
- Companies mentioned: MOSS十里木キャンプリゾート、Resort Glamping.com、株式会社ブッキングリゾート

Facts:
- Up to 20% OFF
- Admission: 2,000 yen (tax included)
- Time required: approximately 40 minutes

## A complete, shocking confession! Influencer “SAKURA.,” wife of Takajin Yashiki and followed by a total of 120,000 people on social media, publishes her first book revealing everything and will hold a signed-book event in Osaka!

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:16:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000051460.html
- anchor: #n1765007
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 祥伝社、紀伊國屋書店

Facts:
- List price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
- Planned length: 272 pages

## Free seminar: How to modernize legacy systems in stages using AI

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:16:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000181716.html
- anchor: #n1765008
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブライセン、キヤノンＳ＆Ｓ

Facts:
- Date and time: Aug. 27, 2026 (Thursday), 15:00–15:50
- Registration deadline: Aug. 25, 2026 (Tuesday), 13:00

## Recovery support for the 令和8年 Kumamoto Earthquake: Free loan of Telenet’s all-in-one disaster-prevention radio “Hazard Talk” and “N3 Access,” a mobile router with automatic switching among 4 carriers

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:15:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000142747.html
- anchor: #n1765009
- Companies mentioned: テレネット株式会社

Facts:
- Occurred on July 28, 2026

## [水産庁 subsidy program] Applications open for private-sector businesses to carry out the Fisheries Processing Collaboration Plan Support Project (令和8年度 second application round).

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:15:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000158055.html
- anchor: #n1765010
- Companies mentioned: 国産水産物流通促進センター、公益財団法人 水産物安定供給推進機構、水産庁

Facts:
- Maximum grant: 4 million yen
- Grant rate: up to 1/2

## Jewelry cases, storage cases, travel items, promotional and retail goods, earring cases, earrings. In an era of a weak yen, source directly from Chinese factories. 2026 new jewelry case production underway. 10% early-bird discount through Aug. 30.

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:12:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000226.000112458.html
- anchor: #n1764773
- Companies mentioned: 義烏優豊株式会社、Yiwu Yuuto Import & Export Co., Ltd

## SKYMENU Cloud Summer Seminar 2026, “Toward Implementing Learner-Centered Learning,” to be held online on Aug. 21

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:10:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001339.000001552.html
- anchor: #n1764774
- Companies mentioned: Ｓｋｙ株式会社、放送大学、Zoom Video Communications, Inc.

Facts:
- The “SKYMENU Cloud Summer Seminar 2026” will be held online on Aug. 21, 2026 (Friday)
- Aug. 21, 2026 (Friday), 10:00–11:40
- 6 presentations on classroom practices by teachers from across Japan

## TV anime “Undead Unluck” and ミタクルブロック team up for their first collaboration; all 7 block figures featuring Andy, Fuuko and others arrive! Preorders open July 31 (Friday) on the ミタクルブロック official online store

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:10:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000164761.html
- anchor: #n1764775
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社G-ant、ミタクルブロック

Facts:
- All 7 characters: Andy, Fuuko, Shen, Gina, Juiz, Billy and Rip
- Preorders open on the ミタクルブロック official online store starting July 31, 2026 (Friday)
- Order period: July 31, 2026 (Friday)–Sept. 18, 2026 (Friday), 23:59
- Andy / Fuuko / Shen / Gina / Juiz / Billy / Rip (all 7 types): 2,980 yen each (tax included)
- Scheduled to ship within 20 business days of the end of sales
- Overall height: about 5–6cm

## On 令和8年8月8日, 36-year-old Kentaro Kawamoto of 河本鑿泉, a well-drilling company in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, takes over as president! Business passes to the second generation on the company’s 40th anniversary

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187465.html
- anchor: #n1764795
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社 河本鑿泉、日吉酒造、ひらみゆき農園、能登わっしょい、テレビ東京

Facts:
- 40th anniversary of founding
- Just 0.77% of Earth’s water is available for human use
- Only 2.5% is freshwater
- Of the remainder, 30% is groundwater
- Groundwater (0.76%)
- Rivers and lakes (0.01%)

## “Kumitate Hangul,” a Korean-learning app that teaches Hangul by “assembling” consonants and vowels, offers a launch promotion through Aug. 31 to coincide with summer vacation

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187770.html
- anchor: #n1764794
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AISolve

Facts:
- Launch offer: 1,480 yen (tax included)
- Monthly premium: 780 yen/month
- 7-day cycle
- 1日3分
- 140 basic characters

## 株式会社LYN COMPANY increases capital to 40 million yen to strengthen its business foundation

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000178739.html
- anchor: #n1764793
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LYN COMPANY

Facts:
- Capital after increase: 40 million yen

## [Yamanashi Fuefukigawa Fruit Park] Enjoy summer with water play and seasonal peach shaved ice while taking in views of Mt. Fuji

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000176933.html
- anchor: #n1764792
- Companies mentioned: やまなしフルーツパークパートナーズ、サン・ヴェルジェ、フルーツカフェ八珍果＋、やまなしフルーツ温泉ぷくぷく、フルーツパーク富士屋ホテル

Facts:
- Held for 9 days
- Aug. 8 (Saturday)–Aug. 16 (Sunday)
- 10:00～16:00

## “Win with iD! 4,000-yen cashback campaign” launches!

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000186631.html
- anchor: #n1764791
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NTTドコモ・フィナンシャルグループ、ドコモFG、株式会社NTTドコモ

Facts:
- 4,000-yen cashback
- Total payment amount of at least 1,000 yen (tax included)
- 1回あたり200円（税込）以上のお支払い
- 1,000 winners selected by lottery
- More than about 2.86 million units nationwide

## [2026 Survey] About 76% say selling inherited real estate “takes at least 1 year or cannot be sold.” What are the pitfalls of choosing based on low upfront fees?

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000107345.html
- anchor: #n1764790
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社中央プロパティー

Facts:
- Combined total of “It took more than 1 year to sell (17.08%)” and “It has not sold yet (59.58%)”
- “Difficulty finding a buyer (37.50%)”
- “Determining an appropriate sale price (29.58%)”
- “Low fees and costs (34.58%)”
- The combined share of “know very little” and “do not know at all” is 69.59%

## [Yokohama] Beauty and the Beast restaurant offers a limited-time 10th anniversary course!

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000021519.html
- anchor: #n1764789
- Companies mentioned: 美女と野獣のカフェ&レストラン Beauty & the Beast、株式会社遊びの時間

Facts:
- 6,800 yen per person (tax included)

## [Recommended by natural-style hair and makeup artist Kazunori Sasaki] Kingdom Liquid Eyeliner TP launches new “Greige Mocha” shade first on Aug. 28, 2026 (Friday)!

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000074502.html
- anchor: #n1764788
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社黒龍堂、株式会社キューティス、≠ME

Facts:
- Early release date: Friday, August 28, 2026
- National release date: Friday, October 2, 2026
- Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)

## 【8/19開催】前回満足度100%につき再開催！メーカー企業向け無料ウェビナー「BtoBtoCで成果を出すSNS ファン育成編」を開催

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000049797.html
- anchor: #n1764787
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NAVICUS、株式会社ディー・エヌ・エー、株式会社トラストバンク、株式会社PR TIMES、ふるさとチョイス

Facts:
- 100% satisfaction
- The cumulative number of followers has surpassed 106.2 million

## [Toward the realization of a sustainable local community] Chugin Sustainability-Linked Loan executed (日之出物産株式会社)

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000184.000166651.html
- anchor: #n1764786
- Companies mentioned: 中国銀行、日之出物産株式会社

Facts:
- Sales: 3,757 million yen (fiscal year ending February 2026)
- Loan amount: 150 million yen

## 6th Student Presentation Contest: all 25 participants and their presentation topics revealed! Students from 15 prefectures across Japan share their “growth journeys”

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000216.000038409.html
- anchor: #n1764785
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マインドシェア、白百合女子大学、帝京大学、東京家政学院大学、フェリス女学院大学、文教大学、明海大学、開智国際大学、神田外語学院、湘南工科大学、ビューティ&ウェルネス専門職大学、麗澤大学、愛知東邦大学、開志専門職大学、共愛学園前橋国際大学、静岡産業大学、北海道科学大学、京都文教大学、神戸女子大学、天理大学、環太平洋大学、中国短期大学、帝塚山学院大学、広島工業大学、別府大学文学部

Facts:
- 8 people selected from across the regions
- More than 132 events held
- More than 15,000 education professionals in total
- More than 40 schools annually
- More than 300,000 students and pupils cumulatively

## [Hiring results] Through CxO人材バンク, 4 high-level professionals joined IPO-preparation companies and growth-market-listed companies in July 2026

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000291.000054393.html
- anchor: #n1764784
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社IR Robotics、CxO人材バンク、東証グロース上場企業、持続可能な社会を支える総合環境企業、ネットワークセキュリティに強みを持つIT企業、DX推進・事業開発支援を展開するコンサルティング企業、法人向けクラウドサービスを展開するIT企業

Facts:
- 4 high-level professionals
- July 2026
- Annual salary: 11.8 million yen
- Annual salary: 11.5 million yen
- Annual income of 20 million yen
- Annual salary: 15 million yen
- Annual salary: ¥12 million
- Annual salary: 12.5 million yen
- Annual income of ¥14 million
- Annual salary: 14.21 million yen

## [武蔵野大学] Half-century-old mystery solved! Research into actinomycetes, which could lead to new drug development, recognized; Professor Hiroshi Ichise of the Faculty of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmacy receives the “Omura Award,” the highest honor from 日本放線菌学会

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000413.000067788.html
- anchor: #n1764783
- Companies mentioned: 武蔵野大学、日本放線菌学会、学習院大学

Facts:
- Only 1 person is selected each year
- The award ceremony is scheduled to be held at the 40th annual meeting of 日本放線菌学会, taking place at 学習院大学 in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- In 1985, “hybrid antibiotics※” were produced through collaborative research by Professor David Hopwood, Professor Heinz Floss, Professor Satoshi Omura and others. Omura received the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
- Since 2004, Professor Ichise has worked on “in vitro analysis,” which involves making enzymes function in a test tube
- In 2023, the team became the first in the world to successfully detect the activity of all biosynthetic enzymes, from the raw material through to the completion of ACT

## [Held Sept. 2 (Wed.) from 19:30] In the age of AI, “sales is where face-to-face makes the difference” — Sales networking event for sales professionals and executives ahead of the fall sales season to be held in Shibuya!

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000415.000061977.html
- anchor: #n1764782
- Companies mentioned: KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社、KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR

Facts:
- Business leaders (executive officers or above at corporations): 10,000 yen (advance payment)
- Company employees = 6000 yen (prepaid)
- Craft beer is available for an additional 300 yen
- 30,000 yen per month (excluding tax)
- ROI of approximately 15 times

## “MOS Direct-from-Farm Vegetables Festa” to be held in Fukushima Prefecture

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000608.000075449.html
- anchor: #n1764781
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社モスフードサービス、南郷トマト生産組合

Facts:
- All 15 MOS Burger locations in Fukushima Prefecture
- 11 days
- “Tobikiri Extra-Large Tomato Mos Vegetable Cheese Burger” (920 yen)
- “Tobikiri Extra-Large Tomato Chili Burger” (920 yen)

## “MOS Direct-from-Farm Vegetables Festa” to be held in Yamagata Prefecture

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000609.000075449.html
- anchor: #n1764780
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社モスフードサービス、南郷トマト生産組合

Facts:
- 11 MOS Burger locations in Yamagata Prefecture
- “Tobikiri Extra-Large Tomato Mos Vegetable Cheese Burger” (920 yen)
- “Tobikiri Extra-Large Tomato Chili Burger” (920 yen)
- Won the 44th Japan Agriculture Prize in 2015.
- Registered in 2018 under the Geographical Indication (GI) Protection System established by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

## モスバーガー joins the Aomori Nebuta Festival parade again this year!

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000610.000075449.html
- anchor: #n1764779
- Companies mentioned: モスフードサービス、モスバーガー、あおもり市民ねぶた実行委員会

Facts:
- Approximately 2.7 million tourists visit
- All 79 モスバーガー locations in the Tohoku region
- One “Thank You Ticket” will be given for every 800 yen spent (tax included)

## [Free download] 3 new July designs added to the original PLACOLE＆DRESSY “Meeting Families Keepsake Book”! Anyone can customize the names and profiles!

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001141.000021126.html
- anchor: #n1764778
- Companies mentioned: PLACOLE＆DRESSY、冒険社プラコレ、DRESSY、ViKet Town、美花嫁図鑑farny、DRESSYONLINE

Facts:
- Currently approximately 50 types
- The total number of followers has exceeded 2.5 million
- Total page views have surpassed 2.6 million per month
- Luxury wedding dresses up to 90% off
- Surpassed 210,000 cumulative downloads

## “June 23 Family Peace Walk” participation briefing: Deepening commitment to peace through the organization

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001305.000006976.html
- anchor: #n1764777
- Companies mentioned: パルシステム生活協同組合連合会、生活協同組合コープおきなわ、パルシステム共済生活協同組合連合会

Facts:
- 8 participants took the stage
- Approximately 50 group officers and employees
- Together with co-op representatives from 13 organizations and local residents who gathered from across Japan
- They marched for approximately 90 minutes
- Total business revenue 268.96 billion yen
- Total number of members 1.77 million

## Former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba featured in Seiron! September issue of monthly magazine Seiron goes on sale July 31

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002095.000022608.html
- anchor: #n1764776
- Companies mentioned: 産経新聞社、大日本印刷株式会社

Facts:
- List price: 950 yen (864 yen before tax + tax)
- Annual subscription (10,080 yen including tax, annual subscription; free shipping)

## Revamping the electronic contract platform for the AI era

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:08:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000057244.html
- anchor: #n1764796
- Companies mentioned: リーテックス株式会社、Microsoft

Facts:
- Available starting Friday, July 31, 2026
- This method comprises 4 registered patents held by our company
- It is also registered as a U.S. patent (US 12,536,337)

## [“If you drink, don’t swim” Week, Aug. 1–16] Last year, alcohol may have been a factor for 15% of the people rescued from drowning by lifeguards. Never enter the water after drinking! Adult action can prevent drowning accidents caused by alcohol.

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:08:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000123.000043525.html
- anchor: #n1764797
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人日本ライフセービング協会、海上保安庁、公益社団法人日本水難救済会、公益社団法人アルコール健康医学協会、ビール酒造組合

## —Making overseas real estate more accessible— Hello!Group partners with “SC Asset,” a developer listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand — Opening the door to Bangkok for people in Japan

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:07:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000145510.html
- anchor: #n1764798
- Companies mentioned: グローバルインク株式会社、Hello!Group、SC Asset Corporation Public Company Limited、SC

Facts:
- July 3, 2026

## Low-concentration hydrogen inhalation and neurological diseases — MiZ’s 8 years, 14 papers, 10 research institutions and 9 patents: a lineage of knowledge | Keio and others

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:06:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000047753.html
- anchor: #n1764799
- Companies mentioned: MiZ株式会社、慶應義塾大学、防衛医科大学校、中南大学、国立成育医療研究センター、ノヴィサド大学、愛媛大学医学部、聖マリアンナ医科大学

Facts:
- Over 8 years
- 14 peer-reviewed papers
- Demonstrated inhalation concentration: 10 vol%
- 9 patents
- More than 10 research institutions in Japan and abroad
- Hydrogen group: 32.7 dB
- Control group: 24.2 dB
- MMSE: 25.6

## General spins off its public-sector information and communications systems business, launching it as “ゼネラルGRANCAST”

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:06:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000076.000113438.html
- anchor: #n1764800
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゼネラル、株式会社ゼネラルGRANCAST

Facts:
- Capital: 100 million yen

## [BiZch.] Out today! A new series featuring Dr. Keita Miura, guest on “Honma Dekka!? TV”! What is the essence of “psychological safety,” as seen through NASA’s failures and Google’s success?

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:06:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000129267.html
- anchor: #n1764801
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビズアップ総研、Google、NASA、ホリプロアナウンス室、ハーバード大学、フジテレビ、テレビ朝日

Facts:
- 4 sessions in total
- Reports were 10 times more frequent
- 資本金：3 億 7,600 万円

## “au Starlink Ferry Wi-Fi” to launch on Jumbo Ferry starting Aug. 1

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:06:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000089463.html
- anchor: #n1764802
- Companies mentioned: ジャンボフェリー株式会社、KDDI株式会社、株式会社ワイヤ・アンド・ワイヤレス、au Starlink Direct

Facts:
- Starting August 1, 2026
- 1,500 yen (24 hours)

## 薬師丸賢太 launches integration with the “Prescription App” from 日本メディカルシステム株式会社.

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:05:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000086518.html
- anchor: #n1764803
- Companies mentioned: NeoX株式会社、日本メディカルシステム株式会社、薬師丸賢太

Facts:
- Adopted at more than 7,000 locations nationwide
- A cumulative track record of reading more than 100 million prescriptions

## [CASETiFY] CASETiFY launches a comprehensive accessory collection for the new Samsung Galaxy Z series, combining protection and design

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:05:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000191.000044448.html
- anchor: #n1764804
- Companies mentioned: CASETiFY、Samsung

Facts:
- Protection that withstands drops from approximately 1.2 m
- More than 20 million smartphone cases sold worldwide
- More than 50 directly operated stores worldwide
- Phone cases: from 10,560 yen (tax included)
- Tech accessories: from 2,970 yen (tax included)
- Smartphone cases: from ¥6,050 (tax included)
- Tech accessories: From 5,280 yen (tax included)

## Born from the passion of crowdfunding supporters: fermented coffee with cherry blossoms adorned with Fukushima’s traditional kintsugi technique is complete

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:03:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000175536.html
- anchor: #n1764805
- Companies mentioned: 会津発酵珈琲株式会社、HAKKŌ COFFEE、SCAJ

Facts:
- “SCAJ 2026,” to be held in October 2026

## From IoT devices to in-vehicle ECUs: “IoT Hacking and Security Training” offers hands-on learning in attack and analysis techniques, to be held in October

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:03:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000048768.html
- anchor: #n1764806
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベリサーブ

Facts:
- Participation fee: 440,000 yen (before tax; includes training kit)
- For applications submitted by 17:30 on Friday, August 14, 2026, the fee is 360,000 yen (before tax)
- Capacity: 16 people (minimum number required: 6)

## Toei Animation celebrates its 70th anniversary!

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:01:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000364.000059287.html
- anchor: #n1764807
- Companies mentioned: 東映アニメーション株式会社、東映動画株式会社、東映ビデオ、株式会社Gakken、一般社団法人 日本記念日協会

Facts:
- 70th anniversary
- 247 television anime titles
- 278 theatrical animated films

## 船舶甲板照明のLED化を加速「レディオック フラッド アヴァン 船舶用」を新発売

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:01:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000097099.html
- anchor: #n1764808
- Companies mentioned: 岩崎電気株式会社、国際海事機関(IMO)

Facts:
- Total luminous flux: 71000 lumens
- On-axis luminous intensity: 1050000 candela
- Total luminous flux: 41200 lumens
- On-axis luminous intensity: 630000 candela
- Lightning surge resistance: 15kV

## Pilates Mirror opens 4 locations in Kansai in September!

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:01:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000244.000056940.html
- anchor: #n1764809
- Companies mentioned: コナミスポーツ株式会社、Pilates Mirror

Facts:
- 6 sessions per month: ¥11,000/month (tax included)
- Additional use: ¥1,100/session (tax included)
- ¥2,750/session (tax included)

## Aug. 8 in Reiwa 8, when three “8”s line up, is the annual “Pancho Day Mega MAX,” with triple the usual amount. The once-a-year Pancho Summer Festival will feature Mega MAX portions with “triple perks” and “three-tenths off”!

- Published: 2026-07-31T10:01:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000367.000012709.html
- anchor: #n1764810
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファイブグループ、株式会社パンチョ、スパゲッティーのパンチョ、キッチンパンチョ

Facts:
- 888g of noodles
- 888 yen
- 980 yen (tax included)
- A “three” topping coupon gift