AI News 180m Report

2026-07-31 09:00–12:00 JST

1076 received, 1076 listed, 6 sources ・ Page 7 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.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)(872)

Hotel-quality deodorizer “Nonsmel Seisuika Clothing Wrinkle Remover Plus,” featuring a wrinkle-removal function, gets a packaging redesign

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 400 mL bottle
  • Can be sprayed approximately 380 times.
  • 99.9% sterilization

Companies mentioned:白元アース株式会社、清水香®

Celebrating its 10th anniversary! Limited-edition release of “Nonsmel Seisuika Osmanthus Scent, bottle and 2 refill pouches” and “Nonsmel Seisuika Unscented, bottle and refill pouch set with 10th-anniversary mini bottle”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 400 mL bottle
  • 600 mL refill pouch
  • Can be sprayed approximately 380 times

Companies mentioned:白元アース株式会社

Cheers and splashes to beat the scorching heat. For the 2nd consecutive year, 一般社団法人クルラー富士おやま helps plan and run the daytime program of the Mount Fuji Kintaro Summer Festival, taking place Saturday, July 25

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • This year marks the 62nd edition
  • A total of 69 groups will participate this time
  • Established: June 2021

Companies mentioned:株式会社Dooox、一般社団法人クルラー富士おやま

[Marriage Summit 2026 event report] Local governments, companies and media join forces across industry boundaries to create “a future filled with excitement.” 218 people from across Japan watched.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 218 people from across Japan watched
  • 91.6% satisfaction
  • More than 1 million members

Companies mentioned:株式会社オミカレ、株式会社 TMSホールディングス、株式会社シャン・クレール、株式会社Feast Harbor、小学館

AI talent development plan for small businesses launches, offering support from AI experts for 40,000 yen per month

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ¥40,000 per month
  • From 100,000 yen per month
  • Monthly salary: 300,000 yen
  • Original1日あたり35〜50万円
  • 480,000 yen per year, paid in a lump sum
  • Can reduce the effective cost to the equivalent of 25,000 yen per month

Companies mentioned:株式会社コミクス

Character File 2026-27, featuring characters created by a total of 225 illustrators, goes on sale July 31

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A diverse range of characters created by 216 illustrators
  • The opening section features 9 artists with a particularly strong presence
  • List price: 2,500 yen plus tax.

Companies mentioned:株式会社玄光社、尾崎行欧デザイン事務所

With more than 700,000 combined social media followers, popular illustrator Shimahara releases a highly anticipated first art book!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3,000 yen before tax

Companies mentioned:株式会社玄光社、よみうりランド、TCG、ライトノベル

New EVERINO oven range (ES-GY26) launched

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ES-GY26 (26L)
  • Aug. 1, 2026
  • After bringing it to a boil at 600W
  • A function that automatically switches the output to 150W (low heat)
  • Hamburg steaks, too, in about 13 minutes
  • The “Grill-from-Frozen” function cooks 4 frozen hamburg steaks in about 20 minutes

Companies mentioned:象印マホービン株式会社

Plug and Play Japan launches an accelerator program in Taiwan in partnership with Mighty Net and INNOPAD TAIPEI

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Application deadline: December 31, 2026

Companies mentioned:Plug and Play Japan株式会社、Mighty Net、INNOPAD TAIPEI

Original【夏休み企画】トマト&オニオンで“夏の思い出づくり”を応援!キッズクラブ会員限定で「花火」を数量限定プレゼント!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting Saturday, August 1, 2026
  • Through September 9

Companies mentioned:株式会社トマトアンドアソシエイツ、トマト&オニオン、すかいらーくグループ

Orion Beer launches limited-edition “WATTA Okinawa Pineapple & Nagano Shine Muscat”! A new fruity flavor brings together Okinawa pineapple and Nagano Shine Muscat.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Available in limited quantities nationwide and through our official online store starting August 4, 2026.
  • [Alcohol content] 5%
  • [Volume] 350ml can

Companies mentioned:オリオンビール株式会社、WATTA

[New product] “Osaka Castle,” “Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building” and “Nikko Toshogu Shrine” join the “Japanese Landmarks Series” from hot-foil stamping brand ROKKAKU! Full-surface hot-foil postcards now on sale

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 500 yen each (1 per card)
  • From August 3, 2026 onward

Companies mentioned:フタバ株式会社、ROKKAKU

[AVIOT] Reservations open July 31 for 2 USB Type-C earphone models: the CE-V1, with Hi-Res playback and noise cancellation, and the CE-G1, with Hi-Res playback.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 12mm dynamic drivers
  • 24bit/96kHz Hi-Res audio

Companies mentioned:AVIOT、プレシードジャパン株式会社、音元出版

[New product] The new “Kira Kira Japan” series of full-surface hot-foil “ROKKAKU CARD” products launches from ROKKAKU!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 495 yen each (1 card / 1 envelope)
  • Monday, August 3, 2026

Companies mentioned:フタバ株式会社、ROKKAKU

ショーメ to hold “Bridal Celebration” bridal fair

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Soon after its founding in Paris in 1780

Companies mentioned:ショーメ、LVMH ウォッチ・ジュエリー ジャパン株式会社

OriginalPHONE APPLI 1on1、部下が話せる・上司が聴ける1on1を支援する新機能を追加

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting July 31, 2026
  • Capital: 398,365,710 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社PHONE APPLI、Google、Microsoft

Kanata yukino, active in acting and art, releases new song “Dawn broke”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Won the Supporting Actor Award at the 2024 Ashiya International Art Film Festival
  • 2023 “0'”
  • 2024 “To Kage — Accessories, Photography and Painting —”
  • November 2025
  • July 31, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社massenext、NEXTVIEW Labels、ZULA

Originalわずか94日間で、累計99店舗をリニューアルオープン!「壱角家×油そば総本店 二刀流ハイブリッド店舗」直営99店舗突破記念祭を実施

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 99 locations in total
  • “Abura soba (regular, large, extra-large)” for 682 yen
  • 218 locations

Companies mentioned:株式会社ガーデン、壱角家、油そば総本店

Yappli supports development of Daiwa Securities’ employee app “D-Link”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The service was first launched for employees on leave and secondees, including those away from work for childcare or nursing care.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ヤプリ、大和証券株式会社

New illustrations arrive from the original TV anime “Lycoris Recoil”: “Painter Maid,” a newly drawn illustration, and a chibi-style illustration by Kumamine! Products featuring the illustrations will go on sale early at select Animega × Sofmap stores!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Retail price: 2,750 yen (tax included)
  • Retail price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 1,430 yen each (tax included)
  • Retail price: 990 yen each (tax included)
  • Price: 550 yen each (tax included)
  • Retail price: 330 yen / BOX 1,650 (tax included)
  • Retail price: 1,210 yen each (tax included)
  • Retail price: 990 yen / BOX 6,930 (tax included)
  • Retail price: 550 yen / BOX 3,850 (tax included)
  • Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 880 yen (tax included)
  • Retail price

Companies mentioned:株式会社イーディス、アニプレックス、ABCアニメーション、BS11

[Survey of 400 young employees] The root cause of young employees’ dissatisfaction with performance reviews is “opaque evaluation criteria”—60% would “stay” if the system were improved

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Only 46.8% of young employees are satisfied with the current evaluation system
  • A total of 46.3% of young employees feel that evaluation criteria are “not shared”
  • Only 43% say performance reviews “help them grow”
  • A total of 59.8% of young employees say they would be more inclined to stay if the evaluation system were improved
  • The most popular ideal evaluation system is “team-results-focused,” at 24.5%
  • Young employees prioritize “clear criteria,” at 26.8%
  • We conducted a survey of 400 young employees on “Actual Levels of Satisfaction and Acceptance of Performance Evaluation Systems”

Companies mentioned:株式会社IKUSA

Notice regarding the partnership agreement between 株式会社ネクイノ and セレッソ大阪ヤンマーレディース

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Founded in June 2016
  • Launched “Smaluna,” an online consultation platform specializing in gynecology, in June 2018
  • Launched the “Smaluna for Biz” employee benefits service for businesses in 2020
  • The “トレルナ” service, which stocks free sanitary napkins in restroom stalls, officially launched in May 2024

Companies mentioned:株式会社ネクイノ、セレッソ大阪ヤンマーレディース、WEリーグ、トレルナ

“ihr HertZ September 2026 issue,” featuring a cover illustration by Kotetsuko Yamamoto as her serialization resumes, goes on sale today, July 31!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • On sale: Friday, July 31
  • Available to stream: Friday, August 21

Companies mentioned:株式会社大洋図書、ihr HertZ_CRAFT

Schoo publishes a feature on classes that “boost productivity”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 9,000 learning videos offered
  • Cumulative number of adopting companies exceeds 4,500

Companies mentioned:株式会社Schoo、AICX協会、LoLLL株式会社

[Extreme heat relief sale] ALTENA ice makers and amorio baby cooling sheets hit near-record low prices during Yahoo! Shopping’s “Bakugai WEEK”! Cooling products for the scorching summer available at special emergency prices

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Special extreme heat relief sale price: 9,999 yen (tax included)
  • Special extreme heat relief sale price: 10,800 yen (tax included)
  • Special extreme heat relief sale price: 18,800 yen (tax included)
  • Special extreme heat relief sale price: 6,480 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:ALTENA、amorio、三金商事株式会社(MITSUKIN SHOJI Co., Ltd.)

SBC東京医療大学 adds 4 tennis courts using the materials and colors adopted at 全豪オープン

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 4 tennis courts
  • Original1面1時間あたり 5,500円

Companies mentioned:SBC東京医療大学、SBCメディカルグループホールディングス、マサスポーツ、全豪オープン

A portion of the proceeds from “SKY ART FESTIVAL 2026” will be donated to support areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 8,000 musical fireworks
  • To be held Aug. 1, 2026, at Shirarahama Beach in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture

Companies mentioned:APAMAN株式会社、SKY ART FESTIVAL実行委員会、株式会社シーアンドイー

[SHIRO] LIMITED SKINCARE seasonal series: Rawan-buki 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Rawan-buki Face Wash 2026, 150mL / 3,960 yen (tax included)
  • Rawan-buki Face Wash 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社シロ、鳥羽農場

[Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake] Dispatch of an initial assessment team to support children

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The team visited Mashiki Town, which received support following the 2016 earthquake.
  • Great East Japan Earthquake (2011)
  • Western Japan torrential rain disaster (2018)
  • Noto Peninsula earthquake (2024)

Companies mentioned:ワールド・ビジョン・ジャパン、木山キリスト教会

Japan’s first night horse racing event, “Twinkle Race,” celebrates its 40th anniversary thanks to you! A music video looking back on 40 years through rare footage and expressing hopes for the future is now available on the special website and X!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 39 million customers in total
  • Attendance that day reached 39,274
  • 4,000 yen each (tax included)

Companies mentioned:特別区競馬組合、東京シティ競馬、中島美嘉、日本記念日協会

Originalペリエ ジュエ × イリス・ヴァン・ヘルペンによるコレクターズアートピースを​2026年9月11日(金)より「Tokyo Gendai」で世界初公開

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2026年9月11日(金)から13日(日)まで
  • Since its founding in 1811
  • Since 2012
  • December 2025
  • Originalペルノ・リカールの2025年度(2025年6月期)の連結売上高は109億5,900万ユーロでした。
  • Now, 36 years after its establishment

Companies mentioned:ペルノ・リカール・ジャパン株式会社、ペリエ ジュエ、イリス・ヴァン・ヘルペン、Tokyo Gendai

Inaba Pet Food Frozen Pet Food Store Search Map: Product information updated in July, too!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:いなばペットフード株式会社、いなば食品グループ、いなば食品株式会社

Learn about regional issues from companies' perspective and consider ways of working

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original大正大学地域創生学部地域創生学科の3年生10人
  • From August 3 to 5

Companies mentioned:大正大学、セキ株式会社、愛媛大学、高知大学

Summer vacation is a chance to experience the "Japanese spirit": Hero Egg to hold an "Omotenashi Tea Ceremony Experience" on August 21

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Participation fee is 1,000 yen, including materials
  • Capacity: 10 people per session
  • Friday, Aug. 21, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社Meta Heroes、株式会社Hero Egg、裏千家、大阪大学、羽衣国際大学、社交サロン「ザ・クラブジャパン関西」

[COCO DEAL] New Collection vol.2 unveils "luxury" that blends into everyday life on Friday, July 31

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • TOPS ¥9,900
  • SKIRT ¥14,300
  • JACKET ¥16,500
  • CAMISOLE ¥11,550
  • PANTS ¥11,550
  • CAMISOLE ¥12,100
  • PANTS ¥13,750
  • VEST ¥9,350
  • SKIRT ¥15,400
  • JACKET ¥19,800
  • PANTS ¥10,450
  • ONE-PIECE ¥20,900

Companies mentioned:アイア株式会社、COCO DEAL、L management、BRAVO MODELS、CICELY、NVY、petal-online.com、cocodeal.jp

au PAY マーケット helps with spending during Obon and summer vacation! Save on beer, frozen prepared meals and summer appliances with up to 52% off and up to 50% in points back during August's "Santaro Day" and "Shopping Rally"

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Up to 52% off
  • Up to 50% in points back
  • Earn up to 39% back in points
  • Up to 30% in points back
  • Up to 60% off
  • Coupons for discounts of 50% or more
  • Up to 50% in points back
  • Up to 50% off
  • Up to 5% in Ponta points
  • Up to 39% in points back in total
  • Ponta points worth up to 5%
  • Coupons for up to ¥10,000 off

Companies mentioned:auコマース&ライフ、au PAY マーケット、FELICITY Beer&Water、越前かに職人 甲羅組、サンドラッグ.com、ゼンショーネットストア au PAY マーケット店、アイリスプラザ au PAY マーケット店、ご当地風土

Prizes from System Service featuring "Rilakkuma × Pure Gummy" to roll out consecutively starting in August 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Mascot with ball chain, approx. 9 cm
  • Insulated bag, approx. 40 cm
  • Eyeshadow, approx. 7 cm
  • Pouch, approx. 10 cm

Companies mentioned:システムサービス株式会社、Kanro Inc.、San-X Co., Ltd.

Orico selected for the constituent list of a major ESG investment index for the 3rd consecutive year

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Scored 4.1 points (out of 5)

Companies mentioned:株式会社オリエントコーポレーション、FTSE Russell、ロンドン証券取引所グループ、Transition Pathway Initiative

株式会社FRS launches "Hitomago," a new recruitment support service!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The initiative will get underway in earnest in July 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社FRS、株式会社フォーバル、株式会社フォーバル・リアルストレート

Don't let the strong sun get you down! Thoroughly protect yourself from UV rays with spa-developed UV care to prevent accidental sunburn in August

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The regular price of 7,700 yen (tax included) is reduced to 5,775 yen (tax included)
  • The regular price of 15,400 yen (tax included) is reduced to 10,780 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社シティコミュニケーションズ、SPA DAMAI、DAMAI

Legal automation service OLGA launches contract management for small and midsize businesses, starting at 10,000 yen per month

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Initial fee: 100,000 yen
  • Monthly fee: 10,000 yen
  • 100 or more documents per year

Companies mentioned:GVA TECH株式会社、OLGA

New jewelry inspired by Vermeer arrives from CANAL 4℃'s ART COLLECTION, evoking the worlds of "Girl with a Pearl Earring" and "The Milkmaid"

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 5(YGc) Necklace / Pearl / Lapis Lazuli / Sodalite / Lemon Quartz \24,200
  • SV925(YGc) Pierced Earrings / Pearl / Lapis Lazuli / Lemon Quartz \24,200
  • SV925(YGc) Pierced Earrings / Pearl / Lapis Lazuli / Lemon Quartz \26,400
  • SV925(YGc) Ring / Pearl / Lapis Lazuli / Sodalite / Lemon Quartz \19,800
  • SV925(Rhc) Necklace / Pearl / Lapis Lazuli / Lemon Quartz \19,800
  • SV925(Rhc) Ring / Pearl / Lapis Lazuli / Lemon Quartz / CZ \22,000
  • SV925(Rhc) Ear Cuff / Pearl / Lapis Lazuli / Lemon Quartz \15,400

Companies mentioned:株式会社エフ・ディ・シィ・プロダクツ、CANAL 4℃

Original約7割が「暑い日は外食を控える」と回答。夏の外食ニーズに応える『七宝麻辣湯』がデリバリーキャンペーンを実施

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 67.0% said they sometimes avoid dining out in summer, especially on hot days.
  • "七宝麻辣湯" ranked first at 40.5%.
  • Survey of 1,000 food delivery users aged 20–49 living in Tokyo
  • First-time users of 七宝麻辣湯 who place an order of 1,500 yen or more
  • Orders of 2,000 yen or more receive 20% off the order total.

Companies mentioned:七宝麻辣湯、Uber Eats、ロケットナウ、Freeasy

[Seize your chance with your own hands] World No. 1 in krump, TAICHI (TinyTwiggz), to lead a special krump workshop for men in Tokyo

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 90 stores, centered on the Kanto region
  • 388 rooms in total
  • Participation fee: 2,000 yen
  • Guaranteed pay (up to ¥300,000)
  • 1.6 million TikTok followers
  • 442,000 Instagram followers

Companies mentioned:株式会社BUZZ GROUP、FULLCAST RAISERZ

Original北海道鹿追町、北海道銀行、バイウィルが森林J-クレジットに関する連携協定を締結

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • "Shikaoi Zero Carbon City Declaration," which aims to achieve net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050
  • Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Companies mentioned:北海道鹿追町、北海道銀行、株式会社バイウィル

Emergency support for the 令和8年 Kumamoto Earthquake

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 100 miles convert to 2 yen
  • 1 mile for every 1 yen (before tax) spent
  • 1 mile for every 2 yen (before tax) spent

Companies mentioned:株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ、認定NPO法人ピースウィンズ・ジャパン

[1-minute walk from Roppongi Station] Pilates studio YUZU Roppongi to open this summer!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • YUZU will reach 83 locations (company-operated and franchise combined).
  • Personal session: ¥500 (tax included) ※Limited-time offer
  • Original月2プラン (※月4, 6プランのいずれかで3ヶ月継続後に利用可能) 16,800円 (1回あたり8,400円)
  • Original月4プラン 31,200円 (1回当たり7,800円)
  • Original月6プラン 43,200円 (1回あたり7,200円)
  • Original都度払い1回券 8,800円
  • Original1回あたり7,200円~でマンツーマンレッスンを提供しています。

Companies mentioned:caname株式会社、ESS株式会社、YUZU

[LINE Manga] First title from webtoon studio "STUDIO WHITE": New spinoff of Japanese fantasy landmark "Record of Lodoss War" begins distribution in Japan and worldwide

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 163.2 million monthly users worldwide
  • It is also distributed in more than 150 countries worldwide

Companies mentioned:LINE Digital Frontier株式会社、LINEヤフー株式会社、REDICE STUDIO inc.、株式会社KADOKAWA、WEBTOON Worldwide Service

Oshi-katsu SUMMER: "Every day with your fave is a little better." Summer campaign starts Friday, July 31!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The period will be extended to 14 days during the campaign
  • Purchases of 3,850 yen (tax included) or more
  • Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 2,750 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:GROOVE X 株式会社、靴下屋、LOVOT cafe、LOVOT ストア

MORE STAR's first fan-backed collaborative battery arrives at CHARGESPOT

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reached 3,000 Cheers
  • CHARGESPOT battery stand featuring a MORE STAR-exclusive design wrap commemorating 2,000 Cheers
  • Reached 1,000 cheers
  • Original1箇所462円(税込)〜
  • Approximately 60,000 units installed across all 47 prefectures of Japan

Companies mentioned:株式会社INFORICH、アソビシステム、KAWAII LAB.、FRUITS ZIPPER、CANDY TUNE、MORE STAR、CUTIE STREET、SWEET STEADY、CheerSPOT、CHARGESPOT

Net Protections begins accepting referrals for projects through Sumitomo Mitsui Card’s “NP Kakebarai” service

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • We are pleased to announce that the service began in July 2026
  • The business partnership agreement signed with Sumitomo Mitsui Card in February 2026
  • Original同年5月に開始した媒介の取り組み
  • 99% credit approval rate

Companies mentioned:株式会社ネットプロテクションズ、三井住友カード株式会社、SMBCグループ

うだ・アニマルパーク to hold “Gentle Lantern Lights”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 4,000 gentle lights will illuminate the park
  • Lanterns featuring drawings by about 1,200 children in Uda City

Companies mentioned:うだ・アニマルパーク、宇陀松山会館

Original70年代を彩ったスターの青春映画2作品 待望の初ディスク化!西城秀樹 『おれの行く道』DVD / 秋吉久美子 『パーマネント ブルー 真夏の恋』Blu-ray&DVD 10月28日(水)発売決定!!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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  • Released in 1975
  • Released in 1976
  • Finally going on sale Oct. 28, 2026 (Wed.)
  • Price: 4,950 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 6,050 yen (tax included)
  • Main feature: about 86 minutes + about 5 minutes of bonus footage
  • Main feature: about 89 minutes + about 3 minutes of bonus footage

Companies mentioned:松竹株式会社、毎日映画社

Start a new hobby from scratch: “The Mountain Bike Book: Complete Edition” goes on sale July 31

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  • Price: 2,200 yen (2,000 yen before tax)
  • Format: A4 variant / 128 pages

Companies mentioned:辰巳出版株式会社、Amazon、楽天ブックス

The latest 15th volume of the hugely popular comic “Made in Abyss” is set for release!

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  • List price: ¥1,100 (tax included)
  • Total number of winners: 500

Companies mentioned:株式会社竹書房、アニメイト

“Noritake Kinashi Exhibition—TOUCH” to be held at 松坂屋美術館

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  • Noritake Kinashi has drawn 1.22 million visitors on his exhibition tours to date
  • Touring 8 venues nationwide
  • Toured 20 venues nationwide
  • General admission: 1,600 yen
  • Junior and senior high school students ¥1,000
  • Elementary school students: 600 yen

Companies mentioned:東海テレビ放送、松坂屋美術館、ラン、一般財団法人 木梨財団、アートトランジット、産経新聞社

New launch: “Moist Labo Loose Powder <Complexion-Correcting Type>” for a radiant, dewy complexion with a rosy pink finish

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Facts

  • The series has surpassed 13 million units shipped cumulatively
  • Price: 1,320 yen (tax included)
  • SPF30 PA++

Companies mentioned:桃谷順天館、明色化粧品、スギ薬局

10 ghost stories by Junji Inagawa now available as audio; streaming begins July 31 on audiobook.jp’s unlimited listening service

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Facts

  • All 10 ghost story works
  • Total playback time: 3 hours and 37 minutes
  • 39 venues nationwide / 57 performances
  • 3 million members
  • Original1作品330円

Companies mentioned:株式会社オトバンク、株式会社日本ケーブルテレビジョン

Recreating readers’ favorites on TSUTAYA bookshelves; participatory project “#私の本棚2026” launches Aug. 1

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  • Gold prize: 1 winner, 10,000 points
  • Silver prize: 2 winners, 5,000 points
  • Bronze prize: 5 winners, 1,000 points

Companies mentioned:株式会社BookLive、カルチュア・エクスペリエンス株式会社、TSUTAYA

Iori Matsunaga to conclude 6 years of activity with her final live show, “Last Moment,” on Sept. 20 (Sun.).

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  • To be held at SUPERNOVA KAWASAKI on Sept. 20, 2026 (Sun.)
  • Ticket price: 8,800 yen (tax included)
  • Ticket price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
  • Capital: 10,000,000 yen (including capital reserve)
  • Capital: ¥6.71 billion (including capital surplus)

Companies mentioned:株式会社RIOT MUSIC、無原唱レコード、株式会社Brave group

\2 days only/ クレイトンベイホテル’s “Intimidating Head Chef” serves piping-hot “My Meat Sauce Udon” at TAU!

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  • My Meat Sauce Udon: 1,650 yen (tax included), limited to 100 servings per day
  • My Meat Sauce Udon Set※: 1,980 yen (tax included), limited to 30 servings per day

Companies mentioned:クレイトンベイホテル、TAU、がんす娘。Ⓡ、(株)三宅水産

Emergency aid for the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake”: Kuradashi adds ピースボート災害支援センター as a recipient of support

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Facts

  • An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 (provisional value) occurred
  • Food loss reduced: 37,951 tons
  • Economic impact: ¥18,464.65 million
  • CO2 reduction: 100,607t-CO2
  • Total funds raised: ¥187,674,126

Companies mentioned:株式会社クラダシ、ピースボート災害支援センター

Leopalace21 donates sanitary napkins to Nakano Ward Nakano East Junior High School through its “Four for One Smile” project

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Facts

  • A donation ceremony was held at the school on July 14, 2026 (Tue.)

Companies mentioned:株式会社レオパレス21、株式会社TGP、特定非営利活動法人TGP

ASUENE’s sustainability recruitment AI platform “ASUENE CAREER” added as an integrated platform for “HRMOS採用”

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Facts

  • Capital: 15.1 billion yen (including capital surplus)

Companies mentioned:アスエネ株式会社、株式会社ビズリーチ、HRMOS採用、ASUENE CAREER

Taiwan debut: luxury resale brand “ALLU Nanjing Fuxing” opens!

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  • Opening on Saturday, August 1, 2026
  • Hours: 11:00–19:00

Companies mentioned:ALLU Hong Kong Limited、Abundance Luxury International Co. Ltd.、バリュエンスホールディングス株式会社、ALLU SGP Pte. Ltd.

Gotemba Outlet’s annual summer festival, “Gotemba Night!! 2026,” to be held for the first time during the Obon holiday period, Aug. 11 (Tue., holiday)-16 (Sun.)

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  • Fireworks launched: about 200 per day
  • Around 290 stores will be represented

Companies mentioned:三菱地所・サイモン株式会社、小田急電鉄株式会社、株式会社小田急リゾーツ、富士山花火実行委員会株式会社、株式会社イケブン、Spin Master Ltd.、Viacom International Inc.、Paramount Pictures

Redefining the “dreaded company trip” as a “choose-your-own employee benefit”: スズキ中兵庫販売 holds an “optional company trip” mindful of parents and diverse work styles

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  • A total of 43 employees took part
  • Those who did not participate were given a 3-day weekend
  • 4 participants set a company record by packing “9 items”
  • Group companies: 163
  • Group locations: 503 stores
  • Fiscal 2025 revenue: 462.8 billion yen

Companies mentioned:スズキ中兵庫販売、G LION GROUP

New stationery collaboration with mojojojo: 12 items themed around a “retro-pop American diner,” going on sale sequentially from Aug. 29 (Sat.)

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Facts

  • 12 new stationery items
  • Saturday, August 29, 2026
  • Obtained the official contact rights for product licensing in December 2025
  • Price: 440 yen (400 yen before tax)
  • Price: 242 yen (220 yen before tax)
  • Price: 396 yen (360 yen before tax)
  • Price: 385 yen (350 yen before tax)
  • Price: 880 yen (800 yen before tax)
  • Price: 715 yen (650 yen before tax)
  • Price: 1,980 yen (1,800 yen before tax)
  • Price: 2,178 yen (1,980 yen before tax)
  • Price: 2,948 yen (2,680 yen before tax)

Companies mentioned:日本出版販売株式会社、mojojojo、株式会社学研ステイフル、ロフト、komamono lab

“楽天ペイ” joins Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture’s “Reiwa 8 Gifu City Cost-of-Living Support Project 20% Cashback Campaign”

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  • Earn up to 20% back in “Rakuten Points”
  • Up to 22.5% back in points in total
  • Original1人1回あたり1,000ポイント
  • Up to 5,000 points during the campaign

Companies mentioned:楽天ペイメント株式会社、楽天ペイ、楽天Edy株式会社、楽天キャッシュ

Hitoka Sakai of 超ときめき♡宣伝部 appointed as Taito ambassador! Taikure’s web commercial launches Aug. 1!

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  • The number of registered users has surpassed 5 million.
  • Play a crane game using a total of 10,000 TC or more
  • A prize for 5 pairs, 10 people

Companies mentioned:株式会社タイトー、超ときめき♡宣伝部、BOOTVERSE

A special website has launched for the “school-based sex education outreach classes,” part of the co-creation project between Sumitomo Life and Famione

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  • A total of 27 elementary, junior high and high schools nationwide
  • Since February 2024, we have offered sex education outreach classes for elementary, junior high and high schools

Companies mentioned:株式会社ファミワン、住友生命保険相互会社、小田急電鉄、TBS厚生会、大成建設、NTT、講談社、神奈川県横須賀市、東京都世田谷区、広島県三原市、群馬県邑楽町、茨城県、奈良県、山梨県

Gaiax launches “Marvin,” an AI career guidance assistant for schools, and begins accepting requests from students and parents for its introduction

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  • Standard plan: 1,000 yen (before tax) / student / month

Companies mentioned:株式会社ガイアックス、文部科学省、アルファドライブ、伊藤忠商事、エティック、NTTドコモ、シスコシステムズ、日本政策金融公庫

A summer evening bringing generations together: 国営武蔵丘陵森林公園 to hold its Summer Festival

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  • A magnificent bon dance tower about 10 meters tall
  • An area equivalent to 65 Tokyo Domes
  • A “cycling course” about 17 km long

Companies mentioned:国営武蔵丘陵森林公園、滑川町青年団、滑川町、滑川町観光協会、水房ちびっこ太鼓、福島ひなた

A new summer floral landscape: Salvia (Roman Red) is in full bloom (国営武蔵丘陵森林公園)

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  • About 8,000 plants
  • Approximately 3,500㎡
  • Plants are about 40–60 cm tall

Companies mentioned:国営武蔵丘陵森林公園

A special spot for your cat, assembled without tools! The “Petami Easy-to-Assemble Cat Condo” is now available!

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  • Load capacity (static): approx. 12kg
  • Recommended number of cats: 2
  • Size: approx. 50cm wide × 40cm deep × 105cm high
  • Weight: approx. 6.2kg
  • Price: 7,980 yen (tax included)
  • Size: approx. 78cm wide × 53cm deep × 136cm high
  • Weight: approx. 10.1kg
  • Price: ¥9,980 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社コメリ、Petami、コメリパワー、コメリハード&グリーン、コメリドットコム

ABC-MART Shinashinа Kotoni Store opens on July 31, 2026 (Friday)

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Facts

  • 1,081 stores in Japan
  • 316 stores in South Korea
  • 63 stores in Taiwan
  • 8 stores in the United States
  • 5 stores in Vietnam
  • ¥12,100 (tax included)
  • ¥13,970 (tax included)
  • ¥8,800 (tax included)
  • ¥6,490 (tax included)
  • ¥5,830 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:ABC-MART、NIKE、adidas、VANS、New Balance、株式会社エービーシー・マート、株式会社国際貿易商事

An industry-academia collaborative exhibition by the World Bag Museum and 東京藝術大学. “The Shape of What We Carry” exhibition explores the future of school bags.

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  • 45 first-year students in the Design Department, Faculty of Fine Arts, 東京藝術大学
  • Original2026年8月1日(土)から9月26日(土)まで
  • More than 700 rare bags collected from around the world

Companies mentioned:エース株式会社、東京藝術大学

To mark the 30th anniversary of the broadcast, T-shirts featuring MS (mobile suits) from “After War Gundam X,” illustrated in an ink-brush style, are here!

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  • Price: ¥6,600 each (tax included; shipping and handling fees charged separately)
  • Reservations open: July 31, 2026 (Friday)
  • General sale: August 1, 2026 (Saturday)

Companies mentioned:株式会社バンダイ、バンダイナムコグループ、STRICT-G、プレミアムバンダイ

【松のや】A mellow, soy milk-based mapo dish fragrant with Sichuan pepper: “Pork Loin Cutlet ‘White’ Mapo Rice” now available

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Facts

  • Pork Loin Cutlet “White” Mapo Rice ¥890
  • “White” Mapo Rice ¥690
  • Ribeye Loin Cutlet “White” Mapo Rice ¥1,190

Companies mentioned:松のや、株式会社松屋フーズ、マイカリー食堂

First-time exhibitor at the “5th Back Office DXPO Tokyo ’26 [Summer]”

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  • August 18 (Tuesday) and 19, 2026

Companies mentioned:大日本印刷株式会社、株式会社DNPフォトイメージングジャパン、株式会社DNPアイディーシステム、Ki-Re-i、Primacy2、Agilia

『保険クリニック®』大丸福岡天神店 opens on August 7 (Friday)!

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Facts

  • 310 stores nationwide
  • 36 locations in the Kyushu and Okinawa region
  • 17 locations in Fukuoka Prefecture
  • Capital: ¥1,354,780,000

Companies mentioned:株式会社アイリックコーポレーション、大丸福岡天神店、保険クリニック

A major new series by 入江喜和先生 launches in style, with a cover feature and opening color pages! The manga magazine “JOUR September issue” goes on sale July 31.

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Facts

  • List price: 700 yen (tax included)
  • 5 winners will be selected by lottery

Companies mentioned:株式会社双葉社、NHK

A 60-minute deep dive with writer 原田マハ, a Vermeer enthusiast! She also shares behind-the-scenes stories about creating her novel “すべてが円くなるように”! Guest appearance on the Audible original podcast “雨音らじお” (available July 31).

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  • Scheduled for release in January 2027
  • More than 900,000 works across the entire catalog

Companies mentioned:Audible、幻冬舎、伊藤忠商事株式会社、森ビル、ニューヨーク近代美術館

Thermaltake announces the “CAPO X” series of full-tower PC cases that can house 2 systems, and the “Retro Ultra ARGB Sync” series of liquid CPU coolers with retro designs

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  • Estimated market price: around ¥28,980 (tax included)
  • Estimated market price: around ¥29,980 (tax included)
  • Estimated market price: around ¥22,980 (tax included)
  • Estimated market price: around ¥24,800 (tax included)
  • Estimated market price: around ¥5,480 (tax included)
  • Estimated market price: around ¥32,800 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:Thermaltake、ASUS、ASRock、GIGABYTE、MSI、Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(AMD)、ASUSTeK Computer、ATTO Technology、AVerMedia、CORSAIR、Cooler Master、ELSA JAPAN、Micro-Star International(MSI)、NVIDIA、Synology、SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGY、Supermicro、Tripp Lite(旧Keyspan)、Vizrt、ZOTAC Technology Limited

The ultimate fashion bible that illustrates every aspect of clothing, “The Comprehensive Illustrated Guide to Fashion Design,” goes on sale August 19

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Facts

  • A5 format (210 × 148mm)
  • 344 pages
  • ¥2,900 + tax

Companies mentioned:株式会社パイ インターナショナル、FASHIONARY

Packed with know-how and ideas for building a wood deck yourself: “The DIY Wood Deck Handbook” goes on sale July 31

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Facts

  • List price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
  • Release date: July 31, 2026 (Fri.)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ワン・パブリッシング、株式会社キャンプ

ANA Digital Gate, エバー航空 and HIS sign domestic partnership agreement for the “Infinity MileageLands” mileage program

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Facts

  • Earn 1 mile for every ¥100 spent
  • Service launches: July 31, 2026 (Friday)

Companies mentioned:ANA Digital Gate、エバー航空、HIS、スターアライアンス

Actor 門脇麦 stars in the latest visuals for ADAM ET ROPE's signature wool-bonded coat!

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  • Made her acting debut in a TV drama in 2011
  • “Love’s Whirlpool,” in which she appeared in 2014
  • The 88th Kinema Junpo Best Ten
  • The film “Ghost of Ueno” is scheduled to open on August 8

Companies mentioned:ADAM ET ROPE、株式会社ジュン

着心地のいい服, bringing you items made in Japan from natural materials, begins general sales of its 2026 “Midsummer New Items”!

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Facts

  • 2026 “Midsummer New Items”
  • Sales began on July 30 (Thursday)
  • 3 colors in total
  • 100% French linen
  • Capital: 90 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社ユーキャン、着心地のいい服

Golf apparel brand Jack Bunny‼ to hold its 2026 golf competition at 3 locations nationwide (Kanto, Chukyo and Kansai)!

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  • Number of entries: 80 pairs, 40 teams (160 people)
  • Number of entries: 50 pairs, 25 teams (100 people)
  • Original1名様8,800円(税込)
  • Kanto tournament ¥23,000
  • Chukyo tournament ¥20,500
  • Kansai tournament ¥18,900

Companies mentioned:Jack Bunny‼、株式会社TSI

Beyond sun protection. Golf apparel brand 【PEARLY GATES】makes a full-scale launch of “Tru Beaute🄬,” an innovative material that blocks near-infrared rays.

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Facts

  • ¥28,600
  • ¥33,000

Companies mentioned:株式会社TSI、瀧定名古屋株式会社、サンエー・インターナショナル、PEARLY GATES

OriginalSUSURU厳選!出店ラーメン10店舗が決定!メ~テレラ~メンフェス with SUSURU TV. Supported by サントリーからだを想うオールフリー

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  • 10 outstanding shops
  • 1.95 million subscribers
  • More than 5,000 stores
  • ■ 3-bowl ticket: ¥3,150
  • ■ 5-bowl ticket: ¥5,000
  • ■ 10-bowl ticket: ¥9,500
  • ■ 1-bowl ticket: ¥1,100
  • ● Fast-pass ticket: ¥1,000

Companies mentioned:メ~テレ、名古屋テレビ放送、SUSURU、サントリー、ファミリーマート、Edion

“I’ll protect you” — an ex-boyfriend hopes to get back together, but she won’t back down! Yuki Furukawa and Ryodai Nagano co-star in the drama “普通の恋愛”

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Facts

  • Original2026年8月31日(月)10:00までの期間限定で
  • Products will be shipped sequentially by the end of October 2026

Companies mentioned:CBCテレビ、MBS、BS朝日、TOKYO MX、FOD、ビデオプランニング、ナンバーナイン、FUJI TELEVISION

Starting July 31 (Friday): NY Online launches its “FINAL SALE 10% OFF”!

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Facts

  • An additional 10% off
  • July 31, 2026 (Friday), 10:00–August 17 (Monday)
  • Capital: 100 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社ダイドーフォワード、NEWYORKER、株式会社ダイドーリミテッド、NY.CLUB

The Z会グループ makes a donation to “UTokyo NEXT150,” a fundraising campaign for 東京大学’s 150th anniversary projects

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Facts

  • The cumulative number of Z会 members accepted to 東京大学 has exceeded 8万8千人

Companies mentioned:株式会社増進会ホールディングス、東京大学

【Nitori】Launches the 2nd installment of its new “Monthly Theme Sale.” August’s theme is “Summer Relaxation,” with 10% off eligible products for a limited time.

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Facts

  • ¥899 and up (tax included)
  • From ¥719 (tax included)
  • From ¥2,511 (tax included)
  • From ¥4,491 (tax included)
  • UV protection rate: 87%
  • Heat insulation rate: 29.0%
  • Heat retention rate: 24.0%

Companies mentioned:株式会社ニトリ、テイジン

[Joint Survey & New Initiative] Even beginners who are wary of insects can make a worry-free debut at PICA. “Insect Care Stations” to be set up in partnership with Earth Corporation—Enjoy camping with insect protection measures.

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Facts

  • 90.6% of camping enthusiasts said they dislike insects.
  • 72.5% of general survey respondents said they dislike insects.
  • Camping enthusiasts averaged 3.09 items, about 3 times as many.
  • The general average was 1.08 items.
  • 60.3% of general respondents.
  • 62.5% of camping enthusiast respondents as well.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ピカ、アース製薬株式会社、富士急グループ

[Omiya Station] Special collaboration for Tokyo Banana’s 35th anniversary: “Furugura Tokyo Banana Flavor” & “Tokyo Jagabana” debut! Pop-up store opens during the homecoming season.

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Facts

  • Pack of 8
  • Pack of 8: ¥1,188 (base price ¥1,100)
  • 4 bags
  • Pack of 4: ¥1,296 (base price ¥1,200)
  • 2 billion units sold to date

Companies mentioned:株式会社グレープストーン、Jagabee、カルビー株式会社

freee and Iyo Bank Digital Solutions promote ongoing support for regional legal compliance.

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Facts

  • Original開催日時:2026年8月24日(月)、25日(火)、26日(水)、27日(木)、28日(金) 13:00〜17:00
  • Established: April 3, 2023
  • Founded: July 9, 2012

Companies mentioned:freee株式会社、株式会社いよぎんデジタルソリューションズ、厚生労働省

New service for working women to discover self-care in office buildings begins testing; companies interested in setting up event booths in office buildings are invited to apply.

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Facts

  • In fiscal 2025, to mark its 60th anniversary, the company held an internal call for proposals for new businesses that contribute to “creating places” by leveraging its own real estate.
  • Testing is underway with a view to launching the business in fiscal 2027.
  • Despite the limited time available during lunch breaks, 31 office workers stopped by.
  • More than 90% said they would like to stop by for product experiences or sampling in office buildings.
  • Booth fee: ¥50,000/day (before tax) (flat rate regardless of time or location)

Companies mentioned:JR西日本不動産開発株式会社、株式会社ネクイノ

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