AI News 180m Report

2026-07-31 09:00–12:00 JST

1076 received, 1076 listed, 6 sources ・ Page 1 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(872)

【名古屋音楽大学】Supporting applicants affected by the Kumamoto earthquake

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The Kumamoto earthquake that occurred on July 28, 2026

Companies mentioned:名古屋音楽大学、学校法人同朋学園

Successful conclusion of participation in “Vietbeauty × Cosmobeauté Vietnam 2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 23 (Thursday) to 25 (Saturday), 2026
  • SPF50+/PA++++ facial UV protection “ALLPAIR119 UV FACE PROTECTOR+”

Companies mentioned:株式会社オールペア、ALLPAIR、LIORA BELLE、GSHEX

Skin-management salon “WHITE AQUA” and at-home herbal peel “Herb Lapeel” launch the “National Clear Skin Improvement Project” jointly. Applications open July 31 for the 1st cohort of skin-management ambassadors

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A track record of counseling 15,000 people annually
  • Cumulative sales of 570,000 units
  • Regular price: 5,390 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:WHITE AQUA、さくらフォレスト株式会社、INSiTU

Solving the problem of “not being able to find a refill that suits you.” 手帳アトリエ launches a pilot of “Refill Shop,” connecting creators and users.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A monitor program is currently underway with the cooperation of 5 creators.
  • Used by approximately 400 people in total
  • Some repeat customers have visited 10 times or more
  • Ahead of the official launch in August 2026
  • Opened in March 2026
  • Established: September 2024

Companies mentioned:株式会社funwave、手帳アトリエ

Anglers from across Japan gather at the Hiki River, one of western Japan’s finest clear streams: “Ayu no Kuni Wakayama Tomozuri Pair Match” set for September 20, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • September 20 (Sunday), 2026
  • Number of pairs sought: approximately 50
  • Participation fee: 5,000 yen per pair

Companies mentioned:和歌山県、和歌山県内水面漁業協同組合連合会、(株)つり人社

Answer for a chance to win Wakayama fruit! Survey on tourism in Wakayama Prefecture to shape “Wakayama’s Future” through tourism experiences

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original年間100名様に和歌山県産の季節のフルーツをプレゼントします
  • Original3カ月ごとに1回抽選を実施予定

Companies mentioned:和歌山県、和歌山県観光連盟

Original城西大学薬学部が「がん患者とその家族のためのメニューサイト『cojimiru』」を公開

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Recipes devised by students over the past 9 years
  • This is the 14th recipe development project

Companies mentioned:城西大学、那覇市立病院、みよの台薬局

NVIDIA expands NVIDIA Agent Toolkit with NVIDIA PhysicsNeMo and CUDA-X libraries, transforming how the world engineers, designs and builds

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Improves multiphysics simulation performance by up to 20 times
  • Increases library characterization processing speed by more than 10 times
  • Reduces token costs to one-tenth or less
  • Improves computational lithography performance by up to 20 times
  • Original最大 100 億セルに及ぶ領域において

Companies mentioned:NVIDIA、Cadence、Siemens、Synopsys、Samsung、ChipAgents

Michelin-starred chef from Osaka heads to Ishigaki Island! Oceanfront restaurant “St.ELMO ISHIGAKI” opens

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reopening date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
  • Seating capacity: 48

Companies mentioned:株式会社NASH、セントエルモ、セントエルモ イシガキ、ミシュランガイド、セントエルモバーガー、セントエルモアサイー、セントエルモバーガーセントエルモアサイー

A “fashion entrepreneurship platform” launched in Koenji

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • August 10, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社シノ商店、アパスク

ユースタイルラボラトリー, which provides care for people with severe disabilities and intractable illnesses, acquires the life-care business from ダイバースホーム. Operations begin August 1 under the new name “ユースタイルリビング所沢”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Operations will begin under the new name “ユースタイルリビング所沢” on August 1, 2026
  • Original日中サービス支援型グループホーム「ユースタイルホーム」6施設
  • 11 facilities by June 2027

Companies mentioned:ユースタイルラボラトリー株式会社、ダイバースホーム株式会社

From serious DIY projects for adults to children’s independent research: 【DCM DIY place】offers special classes in August

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Fee: 3,000 yen (tax included) per person
  • Fee: 2,000 yen (tax included) per person
  • Fee: 1,500 yen (tax included) per person
  • Fee: 1,000 yen (tax included) per person

Companies mentioned:DCMホールディングス株式会社、DCM株式会社、momiji、pebeo

Specialized information site for “セイガステージ国立4” goes live. ライフノード launches a “1 property, 1 site” service for pre-owned condominiums.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Number of completed sales of pre-owned condominiums in the Tokyo metropolitan area
  • Average price of properties sold
  • Average age of pre-owned condominiums sold
  • Among households that purchased existing condominiums, 74.4% gathered information online during the home-buying process

Companies mentioned:株式会社ライフノード、公益財団法人東日本不動産流通機構、国土交通省

About “MINA-TAN CHARM(ミナ・タン チャーム)” donations for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • We will donate 5,000 yen to disaster-hit areas for each “ミナ・タン チャーム” item.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ジュンアシダ、ミナ・タン チャーム

Original【8/2学会発表】医療・福祉の労災申請、休職実態と乖離 日本産業精神保健学会にて

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reaching 2 times the average across all industries
  • Approximately 13,000 post-checkup follow-up measures annually

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人日本男性看護師會、日本産業精神保健学会

Additional investment in TAIAN’s Series B round as it takes on the challenge of creating a “celebration market”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A startup that develops multiple products for the celebration market.
  • A cloud-based wedding and banquet system used by 400 venues nationwide and approximately 1,100 business partners.
  • As of the end of June 2026, the number of partner venues nationwide has exceeded 700.
  • Used by approximately 600,000 people annually.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ジェネシア・ベンチャーズ、Genesia Venture Fund 3号、株式会社TAIAN、グロービス・キャピタル・パートナーズ株式会社、JFR MIRAI CREATORS Fund、東京海上日動火災保険株式会社、株式会社ポーラ・オルビスホールディングス、イグニション・ポイント ベンチャーパートナーズ株式会社、NOBUNAGAキャピタルビレッジ株式会社、株式会社北海道共創パートナーズ

Original【京都プラザホテルズ】「南紀白浜 和みの湯 花鳥風月」でじゃらん OF THE YEAR 売れた宿大賞(都道府県部門)第1位獲得!創業30周年の2026年は新規開業・リニューアルを加速!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 30th anniversary of founding
  • Won 1st place
  • Number of guest rooms: 40
  • Projected average spend per guest: 18,000–25,000 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社京都プラザホテルズ、株式会社お宿応援隊、じゃらん

Becomes the first unified repair partner across all 9 company-operated rental car locations, which handle 7,000 rentals monthly. Reveals results from introducing a corporate bodywork and paint service that maximizes vehicle utilization!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Operates 34 locations nationwide
  • 9 company-operated rental-car-only locations
  • 39,115 repairs annually

Companies mentioned:株式会社イケウチ、株式会社MIC、ニコニコレンタカー

Support for damage caused by the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A message board service bringing together more than 30 million individual investors worldwide (※2)
  • Achieved 2 million downloads (※4) in Japan

Companies mentioned:moomoo証券株式会社、日本赤十字社

YouTube’s new program “エバースのNintendo Switch 2 でゲームやろうぜ!” launches on Capcom Channel on Friday, July 31

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Download edition: 7,990 yen (tax included)
  • Physical edition: 8,789 yen (tax included)
  • Download edition: 4,990 yen (tax included)
  • Download version: 3,990 yen (tax included)
  • The download version will be sold at the special price of 2,990 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社カプコン、任天堂株式会社

Up to 50% off 13 popular オトメイト titles! “SUMMER SALE” begins today!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Up to 50% off
  • 15 days
  • Regular price: 7,150 yen (tax included)
  • Sale price: 3,575 yen (tax included)
  • Regular price: 7,480 yen (tax included)
  • Sale price: 5,236 yen (tax included)
  • Sale price: 5,005 yen (tax included)
  • Sale price: 5,610 yen (tax included)
  • Sale price: ¥6,435 (tax included)
  • Sale price: ¥5,720 (tax included)
  • Sale price: ¥5,984 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:アイディアファクトリー株式会社、オトメイト、ニンテンドーeショップ

Capturing “the moment of taking on a challenge” through player trading cards and original merchandise—Taiko Printing sponsors the MIZUNO BASEBALL DREAM CUP Jr. Tournament

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • MIZUNO BASEBALL DREAM CUP Jr. Tournament 2026

Companies mentioned:大興印刷株式会社、ミズノ株式会社、PRIDEJAPAN事務局

【2026 new release, boutique-exclusive model】2 ヴァシュロン・コンスタンタン “Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points” watches arriving one after another

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Domestic reference price: ¥6,512,000 (tax included)
  • 陽吉グループ has achieved cumulative sales of ¥235.6 billion over 3 fiscal periods in the luxury watch resale market.
  • Capital: 50,000,000 yen

Companies mentioned:ヴァシュロン・コンスタンタン、株式会社陽吉グループ

Live eel, prepared by artisans and served as a meal. “うな活,” a culinary culture project to share the deliciousness of fresh eel, launches

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: May 2019

Companies mentioned:株式会社HOPE、大阪の醤油屋

Following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake, “Felo Search” and “Felo瞬訳” will be provided free of charge to local governments and support organizations assisting affected areas

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake that occurred on July 28, 2026
  • Provision period: July 30, 2026–October 31, 2026
  • Supports 15 languages

Companies mentioned:Felo株式会社

A special Phineas and Ferb collection from SKINNYDIP LONDON! Enjoy the “best summer vacation” with this sparkling collection!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting Wednesday, August 5, 2026
  • August 5, 2026 (Wednesday)–August 16 (Sunday)
  • iPhone case: 4,400 yen
  • Beaded phone strap: ¥2,640
  • Beaded wrist charm: ¥2,970
  • Wireless earbud case: ¥2,970
  • ID card case: ¥2,970
  • Shoulder rope strap: ¥2,970
  • Pouch: ¥2,860

Companies mentioned:SKINNYDIP LONDON、株式会社エスツー・ラボ、Disney THE MARKET

The costumed character のれっぴ® makes its debut at a birthday party for the official character “のれっぴ®.” First public appearance at “お米となかよしパーク” on August 18, Rice Day!!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Please visit between 13 and 16:15
  • Limited to the first 500 children
  • Price: ¥997 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社新潟味のれん本舗、岩塚製菓グループ

Launch of a wall-mounting installation service for LCD displays, limited to Tokyo and three prefectures

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Installation fee: ¥39,800– (¥43,780– including tax)

Companies mentioned:田中電気株式会社、BRAVIA

With its “Future Innovation COMPANY” vision, MIC creates time for customers through digital × physical experiences; research coverage begins on 8/4 | Next-generation equity research “ENVALITH (エンヴァリス)”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Scheduled for release on August 4, 2026 (Tuesday)

Companies mentioned:MIC株式会社、株式会社エンヴァリス

JBCC HD partners with スパイスコード to jointly develop an “SI Agent” using long-term memory

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Targeting the end of September 2026
  • More than 500 companies have adopted systems built through ultra-fast development

Companies mentioned:JBCCホールディングス株式会社、スパイスコード株式会社

Guided by its vision of “bringing true real estate value to Tokyo,” フェイスネットワーク handles everything from property acquisition to management; research coverage begins on 8/12 | Next-generation equity research “ENVALITH (エンヴァリス)”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Aug. 12, 2026 (Wed.)
  • Fiscal year ending March 2027

Companies mentioned:株式会社エンヴァリス、株式会社フェイスネットワーク

Guided by its vision of “achieving fairness in the information society,” FRONTEO supports expert judgment with its proprietary AI; research coverage begins on 8/12 | Next-generation equity research “ENVALITH (エンヴァリス)”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Preview report on financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year ending March 2027
  • Scheduled for release on August 12, 2026 (Wednesday)

Companies mentioned:FRONTEO、株式会社エンヴァリス

“EDGE 100 CHAMPIONSHIP” to be held, with 1,000 participants able to take part every day for 100 days!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ZIPAIR points worth a total of ¥5 million
  • exceeding 1 million registered users

Companies mentioned:株式会社ディー・エヌ・エー、株式会社POKER ROOM、日本航空株式会社、ZIPAIR、世界のヨコサワ

Original【あと7日 8/5 14:00開催】【前回評価5/5】「AIの記憶を測る」LLMO実践セミナーを開催

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • It received a high rating of 5 out of 5
  • Real-time monitoring of more than 4,000 domestic web media outlets

Companies mentioned:株式会社トドオナダ、ChatGPT、Qlipper、Qoddler、ディギディギ

Applications open for “Producer Hub,” the ACFM marketplace held alongside the 釜山国際映画祭, a networking program for producers aiming to develop international co-productions in Asia! Deadline: Monday, August 17

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:特定非営利活動法人映像産業振興機構(VIPO)、釜山国際映画祭、Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM)

Original【28卒旧帝早慶・男女別ランキング】30歳時点の希望年収は男性987万円、女性853万円。キャリア観の違いもー2028卒 夏期 就職人気企業ランキングを発表

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Men’s average desired salary at age 30 is ¥9.87 million
  • The average for women is ¥8.53 million
  • A gap of more than ¥1.3 million in desired salary at age 30
  • About half of students (49.4%) hoped to earn “¥10 million or more”
  • Among men, following “general trading companies” (37.4%),
  • “Consulting and think tanks” (21.2%) are highly popular
  • Among women, following “general trading companies” (30.1%),
  • “Food” (27.5%),
  • and “consumer goods” (21.3%) ranked highly
  • The top choice for men was “specialist” (45.8%),
  • followed by “achieving stability” (42.1

Companies mentioned:株式会社リーディングマーク、三菱商事、伊藤忠商事、三井物産、住友商事、丸紅、味の素、花王、サントリーホールティングス、富士フイルム、資生堂、P&G ジャパン

【Stola.】The summer savior is the “matching set”! Outfit ideas for different occasions that look polished instantly, with no need to coordinate

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ¥25,300
  • ¥28,600
  • ¥9,680
  • ¥20,900
  • ¥6380
  • ¥5,280
  • ¥7,480
  • ¥14,300
  • ¥13,200
  • ¥18,700
  • ¥12,100
  • ¥22,000
  • ¥16,500

Companies mentioned:アイア株式会社、Stola.

Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake JFN Fundraiser—FM stations nationwide begin calling on listeners to donate to affected areas

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake that occurred on Tuesday, July 28, 2026
  • Starting Thursday, July 30
  • Through Aug. 31 (Monday)
  • 38 regional FM broadcasters that are core broadcasters

Companies mentioned:全国FM放送協議会(JFN)、TOKYO FM、みずほ銀行、三井住友銀行、三菱UFJ銀行、Yahoo!ネット募金、interfm

Limited to August 2 (Sunday)! Celebrate “ベビースター Day” at Oyatsu Town!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Increased to 1.5 times the usual amount

Companies mentioned:株式会社おやつカンパニー、ベビースター

Sega Lucky Lottery: Anime “Jujutsu Kaisen” 5th Anniversary SPECIAL DAY! On sale

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting Friday, July 31, 2026
  • Original1回 750円(税込)
  • A prize for 20 winners selected by lottery

Companies mentioned:株式会社セガ フェイブ、集英社、呪術廻戦製作委員会

Crack it with a spoon to finish! Introducing the new “Crack Waffle Cone ~Berry & Pistachio~”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Available year-round starting Thursday, August 13, 2026
  • ・A la carte: ¥2,070
  • ・Plan with café access: ¥2,600 (reservations required; weekdays only)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ベストホスピタリティーネットワーク、ザ ストリングス 表参道、Cafe & Dining ZelkovA

福井県美浜町 and Satofull begin accepting donations to build a town where diverse people connect and new challenges emerge

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Donation target: ¥20,000,000

Companies mentioned:株式会社さとふる、株式会社CAMPFIRE、福井県美浜町

Now offering application support for the “Tokushima Manufacturing Structural Transformation Acceleration Project Subsidy”! [助成金なう]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The maximum subsidy is a generous ¥10 million.
  • Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ナビット、徳島県

The second Brooks Brothers special-edition release from the Curensology × Archive & Style capsule collection launches Thursday, August 6

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 34,100 yen (tax included)
  • Price: ¥9,350 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:Curensology、Archive & Style、Brooks Brothers、株式会社エレメントルール、アンドエスティHDグループ、株式会社アダストリア、株式会社BUZZWIT、株式会社ゼットン、株式会社アンドエスティ、株式会社アンドエスティ・ロジスティクス、株式会社WeOur

【First 30 people】Find your favorite chef! Taste, experience, and vote for the signature dishes of 4 young chefs!! “NEXT TABLE Vol.3” dining presentation event on Sunday, 9/6 (Tokyo, Toranomon)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • First 30 applicants
  • 7,000 yen (tax included)
  • Restaurant bankruptcies hit a record high of 473 cases

Companies mentioned:株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社、株式会社Chef’s value、nocs、Cassolo、エルブランシュ、LULL、MOTIF、メゾン丸の内、SÉZANNE、モリエール、オーベルジュ・オー・ミラドー、ラ・ヌーヴェルフォンテーヌ、ロリヴィエ、ラフェクレール

GMOサイバーセキュリティ byイエラエ to showcase satellite hacking experience content at DEF CON Aerospace Village

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • August 6–9, 2026
  • Exhibiting for the second consecutive year since becoming the first Asian company to exhibit in 2025
  • A record of winning for 3 consecutive years

Companies mentioned:GMOインターネットグループ、GMOサイバーセキュリティ byイエラエ株式会社、GMOインターネットグループ株式会社、慶熙大学校

Mid- to large-scale wooden building brand “with TREE” and サンケイビル complete and open their first wooden office building, “KiGi AKIHABARA” — a decarbonized, eco-friendly building combining new hybrid timber technology with energy-efficient design

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The volume of timber used totals 61.7m³
  • CO2 emissions were reduced by approximately 380t through structural design studies
  • CO2 reductions of 4,371t are projected over an assumed 60-year operating period
  • Site area: 169.27㎡
  • Total floor area: 1,072.04㎡

Companies mentioned:住友林業株式会社、熊谷組、サンケイビル

Advantech expands its GPU-ready modular HMI lineup to accelerate the rollout of next-generation edge AI

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • May 21, 2026
  • CPU performance of up to 65W
  • Power delivery of up to 70W
  • No. 1 worldwide in the industrial PC market, with a 42.5% share

Companies mentioned:アドバンテック株式会社、Advantech Co., Ltd、OMDIA、オムロン直方株式会社

Updates on various related projects and other matters concerning the “Iwate Innovation Promotion Research Park (I-waRP)” [July 31, 2026]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 7 co-exhibiting companies
  • Patents: ¥1.5 million
  • Utility models, designs and trademarks: ¥600,000

Companies mentioned:岩手大学、岩手県、盛岡市、いわて産業振興センター、岩手県工業技術センター、株式会社1684、岩泉龍泉炭、有限会社内田販売システム、きみづかエイチアールイー株式会社、株式会社Sott、吉田テクノワークス株式会社、株式会社リード

Created by a management company that operates 210 rooms: rental property management cloud service “ウルスタくん”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 980 yen per month

Companies mentioned:ウルスタ株式会社、ULSAPO株式会社

[株式会社デイトナ] Extended due to popular demand! The “RESO” intercom trade-in campaign has been extended through October 15, 2026. This is your chance to upgrade your intercom at a great price.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • RESO PILOT PRO standard price: ¥48,400 (tax included)
  • RESO PILOT NEO standard price: ¥33,000 (tax included)
  • RESO PILOT LITE standard price: ¥18,700 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社デイトナ

[Summer vacation independent research] Minecraft turns what you love into learning. 株式会社NIJIN to hold an online exploratory learning school trial for elementary and junior high school students nationwide

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1 month from August 1 (Mon.) through August 31 (Mon.)

Companies mentioned:株式会社NIJIN、Peatix

We are sponsoring the “Student Formula Japan 2026,” an intense competition among students

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Student Formula Japan 2026”
  • August 2 (Sun.)–7 (Fri.)

Companies mentioned:株式会社アマダ、上智大学、東北大学、東京農工大学、公益社団法人自動車技術会

Payments and employee benefits in one. Dalian, which operates 4 Chinese restaurants in downtown Yonago, adopts Value Design’s cloud-based proprietary payment service “Value Card”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:ペイクラウドホールディングス株式会社、株式会社バリューデザイン、株式会社大連

Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake Emergency Support [Disaster Child Education Support Fundraising Now Open]

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake that occurred on July 28, 2026
  • “Disaster Child Education Support Fund” donations received from July 30, 2026, through the end of September

Companies mentioned:公益社団法人 日本ユネスコ協会連盟

[AMDA] Launches emergency support activities for those affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Dispatched 2 coordinators
  • Dispatched 3 healthcare professionals (1 doctor, 1 nurse and 1 acupuncturist)
  • Projects carried out in 67 countries worldwide
  • Emergency relief activities have reached 62 countries and regions worldwide
  • A total of 262 cases

Companies mentioned:特定非営利活動法人アムダ、DMAT

Beta version released of “Cotomony,” a community for sharing experiences for parents raising children with developmental disabilities or borderline traits

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Interviews conducted with parents of approximately 60 children with developmental disabilities or borderline traits
  • More than 120 personal accounts have been created
  • Released on July 31, 2026
  • Fall 2026: Full version release (planned)

Companies mentioned:株式会社Peds3、Cotomony

Addressing challenges in office property marketing, including “failing to convey a property's appeal” and “market feedback not reaching owners” — real estate marketing company “VIEWLITY” established

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社スリースター、VIEWLITY

Paid DLC Pack 5 for “Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds” brings in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! The “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Festa” starts today

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, PC (Steam, Epic Games Store): ¥7,264 (¥7,990 including tax)
  • Nintendo Switch™: ¥6,355 (¥6,990 including tax)
  • Digital Deluxe Edition, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, PC (Steam, Epic Games Store): ¥8,173 (¥8,990 including tax)
  • Nintendo Switch™: ¥7,264 (¥7,990 including tax)
  • Upgrade Pass: ¥909 (¥1,000 including tax)

Companies mentioned:株式会社セガ、Viacom Overseas Holdings C.V

Hakuhodo DY ONE and アルビレックス新潟 to launch “ALB CONNECT,” a new stadium experience using plush toys and NFC

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Limited to 300 pairs
  • Launching in August 2026
  • Number of employees: 3,290

Companies mentioned:Hakuhodo DY ONE、アルビレックス新潟、博報堂DYグループ

“Shimogyo URBAN SPORTS CHALLENGE,” an urban sports experience event featuring professional 3×3 and double Dutch athletes, is back this summer!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total participants to date: more than 200
  • Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market: 3679

Companies mentioned:株式会社じげん、有限会社 OVER THUMPZ 関西支社、ZIGEXN UPDATERS.EXE、NEWTRAD

Furniture brand “CAGUUU” holds an anniversary celebration in appreciation of its customers! Up to 50% off eligible items, plus a prize drawing for Amazon gift cards worth ¥300,000 in total

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Up to 50% off eligible products
  • Purchases of ¥30,000 or more including tax
  • Amazon gift cards worth ¥5,000 for 60 winners

Companies mentioned:CAGUUU株式会社、Amazon

Support activities for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 30 support personnel

Companies mentioned:東亜建設株式会社、東亜産業グループ

神戸新聞社 and Mitsubishi HC Capital launch digital signage business — establish 合同会社TOWNCAST (Towncast)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The signage advertising market is projected to reach ¥111 billion in 2025
  • It is forecast to reach ¥164.7 billion in 2030, up 48% from 2025
  • Capital: ¥60 million

Companies mentioned:神戸新聞社、三菱HCキャピタル株式会社、合同会社TOWNCAST

“Yamato Kogyo Arena Himeji (Himeji City Himeji Super Arena),” a PFI project commissioned by Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, with Mitsubishi HC Capital participating, will open on October 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 5,000 spectator seats
  • Including approximately 1,800 movable seats
  • 40 wheelchair-accessible spectator seats
  • Approximately 240 spectator seats
  • 4 wheelchair-accessible spectator seats
  • Table tennis hall: 10 tables
  • Judo hall: 4 courts
  • Approximately 200 spectator seats
  • Kendo hall: 4 courts
  • Short-range kyudo range: 10 shooting positions
  • Spectators

Companies mentioned:三菱HCキャピタル株式会社、ひめじ手柄山PFI株式会社、株式会社梓設計、大成建設株式会社、株式会社オオバ、株式会社加藤建築事務所、株式会社ノバック、株式会社ハマダ、株式会社ハリマビステム、協栄ビル管理株式会社、株式会社双葉化学商会、株式会社アクアプロダクト、美津濃株式会社、株式会社日本水泳振興会、Populous Pte. Ltd.

Led by a university associate professor with 20 years of teaching experience and more than 30 books to their name, the online community “School for Parents” launches on FANTS on August 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Appear at 60–100+ educational seminars and training sessions annually
  • 5,980 yen per month (tax included)
  • Provide operational support for more than 500 communities
  • Cumulative transaction value surpasses 2.5 billion yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社スタジアム、FANTS、中部大学、株式会社スタメン

[Takaki Bakery] No. 1 in customer voting! The stone-oven bread chosen from approximately 7,800 votes as “bread we want to eat again” returns! “Stone-Oven Fig & Walnut Bagel” available for a limited time in August and September

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 7,800 votes
  • 1,713 votes
  • Price before tax: 218 yen
  • Price including tax: 235 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社タカキベーカリー、株式会社アンデルセン・パン生活文化研究所

Cool arena access events and a night dog run are coming! Enjoy a COOL and fun Obon holiday at TOTTEI

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original8月14日(金): 1,000円(税込)/ 1頭
  • Original8月15日(土)・16日(日): 1,200円(税込)/ 1頭
  • 1 day, 1 vehicle: 2,000 yen, tax included
  • Original1人前5,000円税込

Companies mentioned:株式会社One Bright KOBE、神戸ストークス、TOTTEI

Continues to be selected as a constituent of every domestic equity ESG index adopted by 年金積立金管理運用独立行政法人(GPIF)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The world’s largest pension fund

Companies mentioned:花王株式会社、年金積立金管理運用独立行政法人(GPIF)、MSCI、FTSE、S&P、JPX、Morningstar

Global prestige brand “SENSAI” makes its Thailand debut and opens an Indonesian flagship store

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • On July 31, 2026, the brand will make its debut in Thailand and open a store at CENTRAL Chidlom, a luxury department store in Bangkok.
  • In mid-August 2026, it will open its 4th store in Indonesia at the Plaza Indonesia department store.
  • The brand will open its first flagship store in the country as its 4th location in Indonesia.
  • “SENSAI” has established itself as a luxury brand from Japan, particularly in Europe, and is available in more than 40 countries and regions worldwide.

Companies mentioned:花王株式会社、SENSAI、CENTRAL Chidlom、Plaza Indonesia

What is a third way of working that is neither “job-based” nor “membership-based”? “Your Color: Match Work to People. That’s Why They Shine” goes on sale today!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1,300 employees
  • As many as approximately 30 companies merged
  • 10 million koku
  • Original10万石
  • List price: 1,650 yen
  • Base price: 1,500 yen
  • 224 pages

Companies mentioned:クロスメディア・パブリッシング、クロスメディアグループ株式会社、DXCテクノロジー・ジャパン、IBM、HPE、CSC

[AI use case] AI automates alcohol checks, cutting annual work time by 40 hours

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 40 hours of work time saved annually
  • Sales rose by ¥200 million in 1 year after AI adoption
  • 22,862 working hours saved
  • ¥68 million in costs saved
  • 20 work hours saved annually

Companies mentioned:株式会社クラスコ

[Astrae Oratio] Closed beta test sign-ups to open on August 19! New information, including key visuals for the clan “Akina Ghost Story Research Institute,” is being released regularly

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sign-ups for the closed beta test (CBT) will open on August 19, 2026
  • Through September 21, 2026 (tentative)

Companies mentioned:NC Corporation、Dynamis One

Hitachi Vantara named a leader in the 2026 GigaOm Radar for Object Storage, recognized for storage optimization and enterprise-level scalability

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2025年度(2026年3月期)売上収益は10兆5,867億円
  • As of the end of March 2026, it had 606 consolidated subsidiaries
  • The company has approximately 290,000 employees worldwide

Companies mentioned:Hitachi Vantara、日立製作所、GigaOm、Red Hat、Amazon

Yamaha Music Innovations and the International Society for Music Education launch strategic collaboration

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The announcement will be made at the Innovation Garage Stage of the ISME World Conference Montréal 2026, to be held in Montreal, Canada, from July 26 to 31, 2026.
  • Application period: August 10–September 21, 2026
  • In 2025, the company established a corporate venture capital (CVC) fund worth US$50 million and is working to drive innovation and business development in music and the creator sector.

Companies mentioned:ヤマハ株式会社、ヤマハ・ミュージック・イノベーションズ、International Society for Music Education、CommonTime Pathways

[JAF Kagoshima] Sign-ups open for the “Okudosan Experience,” where participants master cooking rice over a wood fire! Create summer memories in Kagoshima, known for its delicious rice.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • JAF members: 3,300 yen (lunch and souvenir included)
  • Capacity: 10 people

Companies mentioned:JAF鹿児島支部、一般社団法人日本自動車連盟、原田米店

[100% satisfaction] LIFEFUND and Speee reveal the cutting edge of “practical work × AI” in the architecture and renovation industry

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 100% satisfaction
  • The share of existing-home transactions has risen from 30.8% to 40.4% over the past 10 years
  • The home renovation market expanded to approximately 7.5 trillion yen in 2025
  • New housing starts have fallen to the 700,000 range
  • The seminar received 94 applications
  • The post-event survey received 41 responses
  • AI is a new employee with an IQ of 130
  • Revenue: 2.71 billion yen (2025 results)
  • Number of employees: 83 (as of July 25, 2026)

Companies mentioned:株式会社LIFEFUND、Speee、国土交通省、東日本不動産流通機構〈レインズ〉/不動産経済研究所、矢野経済研究所、株式会社アスムコーポレーション

Get up to 5,000 yen off stays at inns and hotels in Shibata and Tsukioka Onsen! Reservations for “Ima-Toku Campaign 2026 [Autumn Edition]” open on Saturday, August 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Up to ¥5,000 off
  • Equivalent to 2,000 yen
  • Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.)
  • August 24–October 29, 2026

Companies mentioned:新発田市観光振興課、蔵春閣

Organizational knowledge AI platform “汎知化AI” launches “for Meeting,” a feature that extracts tacit knowledge from meetings

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Limited to the first 20 companies
  • Capital: 100,000 thousand yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社LIGHTz、汎知化AI、Re:Quid

[New location] AXESQUIN’s new hub, “Kyoto omoya,” is scheduled to open in Kyoto in early September 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2026年9月上旬

Companies mentioned:株式会社双進、AXESQUIN、AXESQUIN ELEMENTS、凌、EXPED

[JAF Sapporo] Launches its first JAF member discount in partnership with AOAO SAPPORO

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Adults (high school students and older): 2,200 yen → 2,000 yen
  • Elementary and junior high school students: 1,100 yen → 900 yen
  • Young children (ages 3 and older): 200 yen → 100 yen
  • July 27–October 26, 2026

Companies mentioned:JAF 札幌支部、一般社団法人日本自動車連盟札幌支部、AOAO SAPPORO、moyuk SAPPORO

Family budgets for long-distance drives have increased from last year, with the average amount families are willing to spend on a drive involving an overnight stay exceeding 40,000 yen: “2026 Survey on Family Long-Distance Drives”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:株式会社ホンダアクセス、ネットエイジア株式会社

[Sayama, Saitama Prefecture] The Sayama Iruma River Tanabata Festival, counted among the “Three Great Tanabata Festivals of Kanto,” takes place this weekend, August 1 (Sat.) and 2 (Sun.)! A spectacular combination of approximately 100 bamboo and “yarai” decorations and fireworks

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Along approximately 1.5 km of streets
  • Approximately 12,000 sheets
  • About 100 articles
  • 2,000 fireworks

Companies mentioned:狭山市役所、狭山市観光協会、狭山市入間川七夕まつり実行委員会

Begins accepting orders for pole cameras for coin-operated parking systems

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1 pole covers up to 2 parking spaces
  • Approximately 70 cm above ground

Companies mentioned:シャープ

[Selected for funding by 三菱みらい育成財団] “High School Design Co-Creation Lab: Starting with Questions”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026 fiscal year grant program
  • More than 500 junior high and high school students supported

Companies mentioned:株式会社Kumanomics、三菱みらい育成財団、一般社団法人みんなの留学部、一般財団法人若杉アンビシャスの杜、公益財団法人石井育英会、福岡県須恵町

Enterprise data integration platform “ACMS Apex V1.10_p10” launched

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • From 120,000 yen per month
  • From 64,000 yen per month
  • From 24,000 yen per month
  • 3,000 companies, 15,000 sites

Companies mentioned:株式会社データ・アプリケーション、Red Hat、Amazon、MySQL

[Featured in the drama “Until the T-Shirt Dries”] Reprint announced for Yukio Mishima’s “Thirst for Love” (新潮文庫), featuring the original cover shown in the drama!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 737 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:TBS、フジテレビ、新潮社、新潮文庫

Original香川・高松に、“懐かしい熱狂” 昭和・平成の記憶が甦る、香川県最大級の屋内レトロイベント「第五回 四国レトロ商店街蚤の市」2026年8月15日(土)・16日(日)開催会場:サンメッセ香川 小展示場

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 60 vendors over 2 days
  • More than 80,000 items
  • Approximately 1,700 free parking spaces
  • Original両日フリーパス 2,000円
  • Gachigachi Time: 1,500 yen
  • Gorigori Time: 500 yen
  • Bochibochi Time: 100 yen
  • Fuwafuwa Time: 1,000 yen
  • Torotoro Time: 300 yen
  • Winners will receive a gift certificate worth 1,000 yen

Companies mentioned:四国レトロ商店街蚤の市、サンメッセ香川

福島八幡宮 to hold “Kumamoto Reconstruction Prayer Festival” on August 8

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The “Kumamoto Reconstruction Prayer Festival,” praying for recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake, will be held on Saturday, August 8, Reiwa 8.

Companies mentioned:福島八幡宮、熊本県

灯白社 announces “Honey Lemon Soda: Finale Commemoration Exhibition”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A coming-of-age romance that has continued to be loved by many readers for about 10 and a half years since it began serialization in 2015
  • General admission (junior high school students and older): 1,800 yen in advance / 2,000 yen at the door
  • Children (ages 3 through elementary school): 1,000 yen in advance / 1,200 yen at the door
  • Capital: ¥36,500,000 (including capital reserve)
  • Employees: 40 (including full-time employees and contractors)

Companies mentioned:株式会社灯白社、集英社

Give remodeling sales an AI right-hand partner. Remodeling sales DX service “即決革命” refreshes its brand. Soken proposes a new sales style for the AI era

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Hours: 9:00–18:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays)

Companies mentioned:株式会社創建、即決革命

少数株ドットコム’s 裕 Yamanaka on “Forbes Georgia’s 100 Richest,” installment 24: Zurab Zurabishvili, an investor holding an independent 20% stake between 2 families. Examining the balance of the capital structure amid headwinds from a shrinking tobacco market

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:少数株ドットコム株式会社、エリジ・グループ、フィリップ・モリス・インターナショナル、JTI

Event guide to the “Iwate Innovation Promotion Research Park (I-waRP)” [Vol. 2 — August/September 2026 edition]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Ordering companies: approximately 12 companies
  • Companies in 岩手県 accepting orders: approximately 15 companies

Companies mentioned:国立大学法人岩手大学、岩手県、盛岡市、いわて産業振興センター、岩手県工業技術センター、㈱フォーイン、名古屋大学、公益財団法人いわて産業振興センター

[タウンライフ株式会社] New service “Town Life Memory Match” launches on July 22

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original1部屋でも数日
  • Some cases take 1 month or more
  • Compare and consider options narrowed down to a maximum of 3 companies
  • Cut costs by 100,000 yen or more

Companies mentioned:タウンライフ株式会社

For those running low on medication | Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 (provisional figure) occurred
  • The number of evacuation shelters in the prefecture has exceeded 400
  • Approximately 9,000 people are taking shelter
  • Among them, 44 institutions have suffered either power outages, water outages or damage to medical gas supplies
  • Ouchi Hospital-affiliated pharmacies at 8,200 locations nationwide
  • Consultation fee (initial visit): 1,000–1,200 yen
  • System usage fee: 1,100 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社アナムネ、ヤマト運輸、佐川急便、日本郵便

Why doesn't pregnancy occur even after repeated intracytoplasmic sperm injections? “The Truth: Blind Spots in Fertility Treatment” reveals the hidden truth about sperm

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • List price: 2,200 yen (2,000 yen plus tax)
  • Has worked in human sperm research and fertility treatment for about 40 years
  • Hidden abnormal sperm were found in about 80% of them
  • The diagnosis rate for autism spectrum disorder is about 2 times higher
  • An extremely small number of sperm, less than 1/100 of that used in conventional in vitro fertilization

Companies mentioned:クロスメディア・パブリッシング、クロスメディアグループ株式会社、KURODA International Medical Reproduction、東京大学、福島県立医科大学

[Camper Van Comparison Navi] June page-view rankings announced! Just before the peak of summer, interest is surging in models featuring “heatstroke prevention” and “air conditioning”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Rental rates up to 10% off
  • Booking period: July 31, 2026 (Friday)–August 10, 2026 (Monday)
  • Discount period: August 1, 2026 (Saturday)–August 31, 2026 (Monday)

Companies mentioned:キャンピングカー株式会社、CAR FACTORY TARBOW、ジャパンキャンピングカーレンタルセンター(JAPAN C.R.C.)、Dr.ヘルスケアラボ、ジャパンアルファードレンタルセンター、アウトドア119

Actor Anna Ishii named new image character for KiSS! “I hope to share what makes the brand and its products great with everyone in my own way”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 13-hour makeup wear data collected

Companies mentioned:株式会社伊勢半、KiSS

上海爽快電子商務有限公司, a Rakuten Group company, wins the “2026 Global Influential Brand Award”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026 Global Influential Brand Award
  • Since its establishment in 2011
  • In 2022 and 2024
  • More than 1,000 representatives gather every year
  • The event has a cumulative reach of 60 million people
  • The 15th edition, held in Shanghai on July 30–31, 2026

Companies mentioned:楽天グループ株式会社、上海爽快電子商務有限公司、雨果跨境

Collaboration with popular food-challenge YouTuber ぞうさんパクパク, who has 1.16 million subscribers! The 3-Yodobashi-store joint “Eat Your Way Through Yodobashi Gourmet! Yodobashi Pakupaku Receipt Campaign” starts Saturday, August 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 1.16 million channel subscribers
  • Original1会計につき2,000円(税込)以上
  • Prizes for a total of 112 winners
  • Yodobashi Gourmet dining voucher (worth 10,000 yen)
  • Yodobashi Gourmet dining voucher (worth 1,000 yen)
  • Approximately 740 million total views
  • Approximately 954 videos posted

Companies mentioned:株式会社ヨドバシ建物、ぞうさんパクパク

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