AI News 180m Report

2026-07-31 12:00–15:00 JST

942 received, 942 listed, 5 sources ・ Page 1 of 10

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 736 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 206 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（736）

Awarded the Purple Ribbon Medal for humanitarian aid activities in Ukraine (newsletter)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 4,000 modular housing units (equivalent to approximately 2,000 households)
  • Individuals: 5 million yen or more
  • Organizations: 10 million yen or more

Companies mentioned：大和ハウス工業株式会社、日本ユニセフ協会、ユニセフ・ウクライナ事務所、Olena Zelenska Foundation、Daiwa House Modular Europe B.V.

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コムニコ adds a new AI feature to its コムニコ マーケティングスイート social media management tool, enabling compliance risk checks on posts

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The company has supported the launch and operation of more than 3,000 accounts, primarily for major corporations, cumulatively from April 2013 through March 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社ラバブルマーケティンググループ、株式会社コムニコ、TikTok、Instagram、Facebook、X

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Originalリーガルテック社、医薬部外品・ヘルスケアメーカー向け「成分・効果整理AIワークフロー」を提供開始【IPGenius】

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: 493 million yen (including capital reserve)

Companies mentioned：リーガルテック株式会社、IPGenius

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Joint research and testing of a building OS to realize next-generation smart buildings

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: December 1959
  • Established: January 1976
  • Established: July 1987

Companies mentioned：名鉄都市開発株式会社、名鉄ビルサービス株式会社、アイテック阪急阪神株式会社、阪急阪神ホールディングス

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The world of 『こびとづかん』 comes to ブルーメの丘！

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 25 little people
  • Participation fee: 500 yen
  • Limited-edition collaboration menu (6 varieties in total)
  • Cumulative circulation: 3.2 million copies
  • 444 types

Companies mentioned：滋賀農業公園ブルーメの丘、こびとづかん

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株式会社セカンドハート raises ¥9,975,000 through the equity crowdfunding platform FUNDINNO, reaching 200% of its target

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Application amount: ¥9,975,000
  • Target offering amount: ¥4,987,500
  • Target achievement rate: 200%
  • 50 investors
  • Approximately 10 million people in Japan have diabetes
  • Approximately 1,400 patients
  • Annual medical costs related to diabetic foot disease in the APAC region are approximately US$77 billion
  • Adult diabetes prevalence in Malaysia is about 21.1%
  • Adult diabetes prevalence in Malaysia is about 21.1% (about 4.75 million people)

Companies mentioned：株式会社セカンドハート、株式会社FUNDINNO、IWGDF、マレーシア社会保障機構（PERKESO）、マレーシア・プトラ大学、京都大学大学院医学研究科、京都商工会議所

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Support for damage caused by the 令和8年熊本地震 (donation of relief funds)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ¥10,000,000 in donations

Companies mentioned：株式会社クレスコ

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“Takachan, would you like to come work for us?” Recruited from across the counter on 2 occasions. A man who has supported a famous family takes on “his own flavors, his own restaurant”; かんむり家 opens on Aug. 3

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 25 years as a ramen chef
  • Longest tenure at a single company: 17 years
  • Became a store manager 4 months after joining the company
  • 5 years in a managerial role
  • Capital: 100 million yen

Companies mentioned：野方ホープ、株式会社ムジャキフーズ、横浜家系×九州豚骨 かんむり家

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OriginalGinger Lab、8月29日開催「みらいのたからばこ スポーツエディション in SAGA」に参画

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Scheduled to be held in Tosu, Saga Prefecture, on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026
  • Original1回あたり6名
  • Capacity: 600 people
  • Capital: ¥20,000,000

Companies mentioned：Ginger Lab株式会社、SAGA久光スプリングス株式会社、みらいのたからばこ実行委員会

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「楽天トラベル」 announces a ranking of popular all-inclusive accommodations with high review ratings in and around the Kanto region

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Increased to approximately 1.2 times the previous year's level
  • Performing well at more than 1.4 times the level of the same period last year
  • Also grew to at least 1.4 times the level of the same period last year

Companies mentioned：楽天グループ株式会社、楽天トラベル、伊東ホテルジュラク、焼津温泉 焼津グランドホテル、八ヶ岳 ホテル風か

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Next-generation solar technology supporting the spread of renewable energy in Japan

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050

Companies mentioned：ジンコソーラー、晶科能源

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Kumamoto earthquake donations open; funds to support affected people and help restore production areas

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 170,000 users contributed ¥259,522,977
  • The 2020 Kumamoto Prefecture floods (total: ¥145,279,493)
  • Typhoons No. 15 and No. 19 in 2019 (total: ¥196,350,834)
  • 12 member co-ops; total business revenue of members using the unified business system: 268.96 billion yen
  • Total number of members 1.77 million

Companies mentioned：パルシステム生活協同組合連合会、NPO法人YNF

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株式会社MINORICA selected for the overseas dispatch program of “Ryukyu Launchpad 2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Launched in 2025

Companies mentioned：株式会社MINORICA、株式会社ゼロワンブースター、Meet Ventures

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「メイフィス金山駅前ビル」 obtains CASBEE real estate evaluation certification

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Site area
  • Total floor area

Companies mentioned：名鉄都市開発株式会社、CASBEE

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エー・ディー・ワークス signs an acquisition agreement for its second large-scale real estate co-investment project, a project worth around ¥5 billion, jointly with ㈱NANKAI

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • NANKAI: 80%
  • ADW: 20%

Companies mentioned：株式会社ADワークスグループ、株式会社エー･ディー･ワークス、株式会社NANKAI

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【令和8年熊本地震】Opens a service desk to arrange on-site photography and obtain official documents for damaged real estate

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake that occurred on July 28, 2026
  • From July 31 to Aug. 31, 2026
  • Original1通1,000円

Companies mentioned：TRUSTART株式会社、熊本市、宇土市、宇城市

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Launch of a new service for customers who have signed contracts, using LINE

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Rolling out sequentially from August 2026

Companies mentioned：第一ネオ生命保険株式会社、LINE

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【Held at Tokyo Big Sight on Aug. 18-19】Exhibiting at “Back Office DXPO Tokyo '26”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Admission fee of ¥5,000 waived with advance registration
  • Currently supports recruitment activities for more than 2,000 accounts

Companies mentioned：HRクラウド株式会社、ブティックス株式会社

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Station staff and train crew will wear cooling neck rings as needed — preventing heatstroke and improving employee engagement

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 1,700 station staff and train crew in total

Companies mentioned：南海電気鉄道株式会社

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NANKAI and エー・ディー・ワークス sign an agreement to acquire their second joint investment project: income-producing real estate in Tokyo's 23 wards, worth around ¥5 billion

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A fund worth ¥5 billion
  • ＮＡＮＫＡＩ 80% / ADW 20%

Companies mentioned：株式会社NANKAI、株式会社エー・ディー・ワークス、株式会社ＡＤワークスグループ、南海電鉄

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

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 50 million yen

Companies mentioned：三菱電機株式会社、三菱電機グループ

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【ＦリーグTV × ニコニコ生放送】Free live stream of “Osaka vs. Sumida” on Saturday, Aug. 1【メットライフ生命Ｆリーグ2026-27 Division １】

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026-27 season
  • Saturday, August 1
  • 14:00〜
  • 2,200 yen per month (tax included)

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本フットサルトップリーグ、株式会社ドワンゴ、メットライフ生命、シュライカー大阪、フウガドールすみだ、ＦリーグTV、ニコニコ生放送

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【プラスダイアナ】Gym training shoes created in collaboration with JBBF arrive this fall！

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥26,400 (tax included)
  • On-sale date: Monday, October 5, 2026

Companies mentioned：ダイアナ株式会社、プラスダイアナ、日本ボディビル・フィットネス連盟（JBBF）

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First event in the Chubu region！“PEACH-PIT 25th Anniversary Special Exhibition, Nagoya Venue” opens Saturday, Sept. 19！Advance tickets with venue-exclusive merchandise now on sale！Venue-exclusive admission gifts and purchase bonuses also available！

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Advance ticket with merchandise: ¥17,000 (¥18,700 including tax)
  • Same-day ticket, adult (junior high school age and older): ¥2,100 (¥2,310 including tax)
  • Same-day ticket, child (elementary school student): ¥1,100 (¥1,210 including tax)
  • Nagoya venue-exclusive mini reproduction shikishi featuring an original illustration by PEACH-PIT (7 designs in total). At the venue merchandise area, customers will receive 1 randomly selected board for every ¥5,500 spent, including tax.

Companies mentioned：BVコミュニケーションズ株式会社、PEACH-PIT

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【軽井沢プリンスホテルスキー場】Pickleball experience activity launches for the first time; offering a next-generation resort experience in Karuizawa, the home of tennis

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • As of 2024, the number of pickleball players in Japan was estimated at approximately 5,000
  • Original料金：1面1時間￥5,000

Companies mentioned：軽井沢プリンスホテルスキー場、株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド

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bloom株式会社 releases an episode featuring Xspear Consulting on its YouTube channel “コンサルファーム図鑑”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2 interview sessions held
  • Worked for approximately 10 years on scratch development of financial systems using Java

Companies mentioned：bloom株式会社、Xspear Consulting株式会社、シンプレクスグループ

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Rediscover what makes companies in Tokushima appealing！A bus tour for young people to visit 4 companies in 徳島県 and experience manufacturing and work will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • August 22, 2026
  • Approximately 20 people in total
  • Expanded this year to 18 companies

Companies mentioned：徳島県、徳島県中小企業家同友会、株式会社あわわ

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【Amazon Summer Sale for Everyday Essentials】HIKSEMI S200 plug-in smartphone SSD, 512GB / 1TB, 10% off

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 512GB model is ¥8,980, 10% off its previous price of ¥9,980
  • The 1TB model is ¥16,880, 10% off its previous price of ¥18,800
  • Maximum read speed: 220MB/s

Companies mentioned：Amazon、株式会社Taurus、Monster Storage

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【Meieki】鳥ぶら 名駅東口店, a yakitori bar from the sibling brand of 新時代, which has 200 locations nationwide, grand opens Monday, Aug. 10, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Operates 200 stores nationwide
  • Group annual sales expected to reach ¥30 billion by the end of the current fiscal year
  • 9,000 employees
  • All drinks ¥94
  • All drinks ¥94 (¥103 including tax)

Companies mentioned：株式会社ファッズ、鳥ぶら、新時代、とんぺら屋、スコンター、アメリカFC、CAヴォトゥポランゲンセ、ジョインヴィレEC、アトレチコ鈴鹿クラブ

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In response to customer feedback, expands the question set to more than 400 items: “GrowPoint360,” a semi-customized 360-degree feedback service

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 400 items
  • More than 300 items

Companies mentioned：株式会社日本能率協会マネジメントセンター、JMAM、一般社団法人日本能率協会

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Osaka Station City 15th Anniversary: FM802 “802 PSY TONE RADIO” SPECIAL LIVE — A special, moving experience in an expanded event space

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 15th anniversary
  • October 3, 2026
  • 4,000 yen

Companies mentioned：西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、JR西日本、FM802、UNISON SQUARE GARDEN、TenTwenty、Laura day romance、フレデリック、フジファブリック

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Special campaign to celebrate the opening of the TONTON pork rice bowl restaurant Nogata location!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Available for 780 yen (tax included)
  • Regular price: 930 yen (1,023 yen including tax)
  • Capital: ¥10 million

Companies mentioned：ワンズトライン株式会社、元祖豚丼屋TONTON

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Announcement: “雨照（アメテラス）,” a fortune-telling venue to improve your luck, to grand open on Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.) in Dogenzaka, Shibuya

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The “雨照 占い館アメテラス 渋谷店” will grand open in Dogenzakaue, Shibuya, Tokyo, on Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.).
  • The Shibuya location has 8 private rooms where visitors can consult in a calm setting, with a world of rain and light themed around the end of rainfall.
  • About 6 minutes on foot from Shibuya Station and about 3 minutes on foot from Shinsen Station.
  • Open from 13:00 to 22:00
  • Established: Sept. 6, 2023
  • Capital: ¥9.5 million

Companies mentioned：株式会社GOGON、雨照（アメテラス）、セパ占いスクール

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Circles releases its first original frame from the RAL label, “Exposure / Exposure.” Complete bikes will be available for 187,000 yen [July 31 (Fri)]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥88,000 (tax included)
  • Frame weight: 2,240g (Large size / avg)
  • Fork weight: 1,110g (avg)

Companies mentioned：Circles、ベイクルーズ、SimWorks、RAL、Saint James Japon、WILL WORKS、LADUREE JAPON、ル・プチメック

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コカ・コーラ ボトラーズジャパン provides support to areas affected by the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “I LOHAS Natural Water” 2000ML PET bottles: 7,300

Companies mentioned：コカ・コーラ ボトラーズジャパン

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Participating in the “WEEK to End the Scorching Summer” campaign (newsletter)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050
  • Cutting GHG emissions by 35% by 2035
  • Combined sales of member companies total approximately 136 trillion yen
  • Total electricity consumption is approximately 74 TWh
  • 21 municipalities nationwide

Companies mentioned：大和ハウス工業株式会社、JAPAN 8・8 PROJECT実行委員会、日本気候リーダーズ・パートナーシップ、日本記念日協会、The Climate Group

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Advance preview events (try-before-you-read sessions) for “Nibun no Inochi,” a completely new work from the “Youjitsu” duo, set for Tokyo and Nagoya!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The series has surpassed 11.6 million copies in cumulative sales
  • Includes about 200 pages from the beginning

Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA、アニメイト、メロンブックス、MF文庫J

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UnReact Inc. releases the “UR: One-Click Coupon Banner” e-commerce app for overseas markets

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Basic Plan: $3.99 per month
  • 7-day free trial

Companies mentioned：株式会社UnReact、Shopify

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Fashion and cat-loving workshop shop “Disk１ (Disc One)” to open Aug. 1 (Sat.) at “2k540,” a neighborhood known for craftsmanship!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Scheduled to open on Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.) at 11:00
  • Opening hours: 11:00-19:00

Companies mentioned：株式会社ジェイアール東日本都市開発、Disk1

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Announcement of postponement of the “5th Mini 4WD WECARS CUP”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The event was scheduled to be held on Aug. 15 and 16 at WECARS Uto store (Kumamoto Prefecture).

Companies mentioned：株式会社WECARS

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ケイト・スペード ニューヨーク appoints Tyla as global brand ambassador

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2-time Grammy Award winner
  • Original関連動画の再生回数は1億5,000万回を超えました
  • 2026 FALL global campaign
  • On sale from July 29, 2026

Companies mentioned：ケイト・スペード ニューヨーク、タペストリー・インク、PAPER Magazine、Marcel、Wanda

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インフォテック・サービス offers support services for using Microsoft Power Platform, providing powerful assistance with business process automation and efficiency improvements

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: Sept. 1, 1998 (Heisei 10)

Companies mentioned：インフォテック・サービス、Microsoft

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WECARS supports areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake [Free air-conditioning gas refills, battery replacement labor and more at 2 locations in Kumamoto Prefecture]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Air-conditioning gas refills, normally priced at 9,980 yen (tax included), will be provided free of charge.

Companies mentioned：WECARS、株式会社WECARS

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Rizapro representative Tatsuyo Son’s second book, “A New Guide to Comprehensive Selection and School Recommendation-Based Selection,” to be published July 31

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Analysis of data from 5,000 successful applicants
  • 50.3% of the total in FY2022
  • Recommendation-based admissions account for about 60% of entrants to private universities
  • The figure is also said to reach 70% in the future
  • More than 300 lectures annually
  • List price: 1,870 yen (1,700 yen + 10% tax)
  • 四六 format, 320 pages

Companies mentioned：リザプロ株式会社、SBクリエイティブ、All HEROs合同会社、IPU環太平洋大学、早稲田大学、慶應義塾大学、東京大学、清華大学、TBS

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World-first‼️ “Local Barbie™ in Japan”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The first installment features 3 areas: 💓“TOKYO,” 💙“FUJISAN” and 💛“OSAKA”

Companies mentioned：株式会社Pirates Factory、Barbie™、Mattel

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Mitsui Fudosan’s lab and office facilities to expand to 10 locations across the Kanto region, including planned sites; “Mitsui Link Lab Toyocho 1” completed and development begins on “Mitsui Link Lab Toyocho 2 (tentative name)”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Expanding to 10 locations across the Kanto region
  • Site area
  • Total floor area
  • Leasable floor area
  • Membership as of February 2026
  • Networking and collaboration events held in 2025

Companies mentioned：三井不動産株式会社、LINK-J、鹿島建設株式会社

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<News from Mori no Machi Grace> On Aug. 8, Mitsuaki Iwago is coming to Mori no Machi Grace! Would you like to hear about the encounters with cats behind the photographs?

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ①11:00 (about 30 minutes) Gallery talk
  • ②14:00 (about 30 minutes) Gallery talk
  • Depending on crowding on the day, if attendance exceeds 100 people, guidance may be provided with audio only.
  • General admission / adults: ¥1,400
  • Elementary, junior high and high school students: 700 yen
  • Original駐車料金：300円/1時間
  • Maximum 1,500 yen per 24 hours

Companies mentioned：両備ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社クレヴィス、株式会社NHKエンタープライズ

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AI store-location strategy tool “gleasin” updated with a feature that provides more detailed sales forecasts | エムディー株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A “Start for 0 yen! 3-month trial campaign” is being offered to companies that sign up by the end of September 2026.

Companies mentioned：エムディー株式会社、gleasin

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Call for applications for “Artistic Director” of the residential business (field: dance)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Applications accepted from Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.) through Oct. 31 (Sat.), until 23:59 Japan time

Companies mentioned：公益財団法人新潟市芸術文化振興財団、新潟市民芸術文化会館（愛称：りゅーとぴあ）

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[IT company × town office] Drawing out young employees’ “initiative” through dialogue beyond organizational boundaries! Kawanehon Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, and 株式会社リアルソフト conduct a “new public-private partnership training program” in which the community and companies grow together

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: April 11, 2005
  • Received partner awards from Infor社 3 times
  • Received the “Human Resource Development” award at the 11th White Company Awards

Companies mentioned：株式会社リアルソフト、Infor社

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A filming facility with patented equipment and a recording environment with professional support! “Atelier TOKYO,” a dedicated production facility for “Oekaki Movie (R),” opens in Shinkawa, Tokyo, on 8/1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ONE SHINKAWA 1402, 1-23-5 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0033
  • Business hours: 10:00–20:00 (reservation only)
  • Originalメインスペース1時間500円(税込)3時間単位～
  • Original撮影スペース1時間1,500円(税込)3時間単位～
  • Original録音スペース1時間19,800円(税込）ディレクション、音声調整代込み

Companies mentioned：株式会社アクアフィールド、一般社団法人国際じぶんストーリー協会、クリエイターズアカデミー

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Cycle Around Wakayama 2026: Pilates Reset Ride & Calorie Overload Ride announced!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • [Event date] Sept. 20, 2026 (Sun.)
  • Capacity: 20 people
  • Capacity: 50 people
  • [Participation fee] ¥7,000 (tax included) for all courses
  • [Application deadline] September 5, 2026 (Saturday)

Companies mentioned：和歌山県、紀の川エリア観光サイクリング推進協議会、NPO法人サイクリング王国わかやま推進協議会、スポーツエントリー

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[Nihon Suiko] Exhibiting at Sewerage Works Exhibition ’26 Tokyo

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • August 4–7, 2026
  • Capital: ¥193,765,000

Companies mentioned：株式会社日水コン、公益社団法人日本下水道協会

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[Tama / Late Summer in August] Safely collect swollen mobile batteries found in detached homes and sheds in Tachikawa, Hachioji and Machida | Municipalities cannot collect them; on-site collection of electric-assist bicycle batteries also available for ¥7,700 [Available throughout August]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original回収料金：1点につき 7,700円（税込）
  • New express collection option: dispatch in as little as 2 hours (estimated) / regular fee + 5,500 yen (tax included) = from 13,200 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：SYSTR株式会社、まるっと本舗

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[Haneda Airport-exclusive packaging] A 2-item assortment from Ivorish(アイボリッシュ), featuring the brulée-like “crisp and crunchy” French Toast Tart and the classic French Toast Financier, launches today!

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Facts

  • 12-piece set: ¥2,916 (tax included)
  • 6-piece box: ¥1,620 (tax included)
  • 6-piece box: ¥1,404 (tax included)
  • 6-piece box: ¥1,296 (tax included)
  • 12-piece box: ¥2,592 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社九十九島グループ、Ivorish(アイボリッシュ)

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[西武池袋本店] A summer dining revolution! Spotlighting “summer hassle-free gourmet” for the growing number of people turning off their stoves

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Facts

  • Price: ¥350 (1 piece)
  • Price: ¥1,296 (1 serving)
  • Price: ¥510 (1 bottle)
  • Price: ¥1,458 (1 pack)
  • Price: ¥1,404 (1 pack)
  • Price: ¥1,199 (per 100 g)
  • Original価格：951円（1人前）
  • Price: ¥648 (per 100 g)
  • Price: ¥1,620 (1 pack)

Companies mentioned：西武池袋本店、吉祥寺 さとう、銀座天一、たいめいけん、京粕漬 魚久、お好み焼みっちゃん、尾島商店、キッチンABC、まつおか、吉祥寺 塚田水産

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[Release] Takarazuka Revue official shop Quatre Rêves to hold original character event (宝塚クリエイティブアーツ)

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Facts

  • The event will be held at 2 venues: NU茶屋町 in Umeda, Osaka, on August 2, 2026 (Sunday), and 宝塚大劇場 in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, on August 9 (Sunday).
  • The name was chosen from approximately 6,150 submissions.
  • On the day of the event, customers who spend ¥4,000 (tax included) or more at the Quatre Rêves Takarazuka store will receive a coin for use with capsule toy machines.

Companies mentioned：阪急阪神ホールディングス、宝塚クリエイティブアーツ、NU茶屋町、宝塚大劇場

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A “Sign Sticker Set Vol.1” from “18TRIP” is coming from amie.

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Facts

  • ¥1,540 each (tax included)
  • (20 types in total)

Companies mentioned：大網株式会社、amie、あみあみ、18TRIP PROJECT

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Original令和8年熊本地震の緊急支援としてニコニコ動画「ギフト」の売上金を寄付

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Facts

  • The fundraising period is scheduled to run from July 31, 2026 (Friday) to September 30 (Wednesday).

Companies mentioned：株式会社ドワンゴ、ニコニコ動画

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Original奈良県募集「『私たちの北方領土』SNS啓発画像コンクール」

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Facts

  • [Grand Prize] 3 pieces in total
  • [Excellence Award] 5 pieces in total
  • A ¥5,000 QUO card will be awarded
  • 100 people will be selected by lottery to receive a ¥500 QUO card

Companies mentioned：奈良県、奈良県議会議長、奈良県知事、奈良県教育委員会教育長、北方領土返還要求運動奈良県民会議、奈良県市長会長、奈良県北方領土問題教育者会議会長、奈良県町村会長、北方領土問題対策協会理事長

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Osaka International Airport to hold “ULTRAMAN TO THE WORLD,” a campaign in collaboration with the Ultraman series!

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Facts

  • From August 1 to August 23, 2026
  • To be held August 7 (Friday)–August 23 (Sunday)
  • Held only on August 21 (Friday) and 22 (Saturday)

Companies mentioned：関西エアポート株式会社、株式会社円谷プロダクション

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A summer when choosing a school backpack becomes a “treasured memory” for the family.

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Facts

  • Approximately 1,000 school backpack items will be on display during the event
  • 39.7% of families buy a school backpack in August or later
  • Regular displays from more than 20 companies
  • Special manufacturer exhibit (approximately 200 items)

Companies mentioned：株式会社フクズミ、ふくふくらんど、ランドセル工業会、一般社団法人日本かばん協会、オオバランドセル、SHIFFON、生田ランドセル、榮伸 & conosaki

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Vietnam set to become Asia’s next-generation financial gateway—international financial center “VIFC” launches, opening pioneering opportunities for global investors

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Facts

  • Vietnam has a population of approximately 100 million
  • The Ho Chi Minh City base (VIFC-HCMC) opened on February 11, 2026
  • The Da Nang base (VIFC-DN) opened earlier that year, on January 9

Companies mentioned：ベトナム国際金融センター（VIFC）、在大阪ベトナム社会主義共和国総領事館、在大阪ベトナム人協会、シンガポール、香港、ドバイ、ASEAN

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Official YouTube channel of funeral service Musubisu surpasses 100,000 subscribers and receives Silver Play Button

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Facts

  • The channel has surpassed 100,000 subscribers
  • More than 340 videos to date
  • More than 55,000 comments to date expressing emotion, empathy, encouragement, support and gratitude
  • 250,000 total followers
  • 650 million total views
  • 3,000 funeral services conducted annually

Companies mentioned：むすびす株式会社

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New program “Fun! Fun! AGRI! with Tamiyo Kusakari, brought to you by OREC,” starts August 2 (Sunday)

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Bringing you 15 minutes that will make you want to farm just by listening.

Companies mentioned：株式会社ラジオ大阪、株式会社オーレック、福岡ソフトバンクホークス

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A lyrical ambient work by Classy Moon, a nominee for “MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026.” “In the Same View as You” available July 31

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Release date: July 31, 2026 (Friday)
  • Release date: July 10, 2026 (Friday)

Companies mentioned：株式会社クロア、Classy Moon、CROIX HEALING、RELAX WORLD

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GAAAT announces collaboration T-shirt with BECK × OSAKA GIGANTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026

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Facts

  • Price: ¥5,900 (tax included)
  • More than 17.5 million copies to date

Companies mentioned：株式会社GAAAT、講談社、OSAKA GIGANTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026

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The yen’s relentless slide marks its weakest level in 39 years. With raw material costs soaring, a food photographer with experience at more than 1,000 shoots has carefully selected and launched “plates that make food the star” to help restaurants become places customers choose.

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Facts

  • There were 900 restaurant bankruptcies in 2025
  • The restaurant industry’s cost pass-through rate is 32.3%

Companies mentioned：株式会社Light&Green、帝国データバンク

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Teams advancing to the block competitions of the 14th All-Japan Elementary and Junior High School Dance Competition announced

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Facts

  • 327 teams from across the country
  • A total of 3,790 people entered
  • To be held in August 2026
  • Entries for the online division are being accepted through August 20 (Thursday)
  • October 3, 2026 (Saturday), at 国立代々木競技場 Second Gymnasium

Companies mentioned：全日本小中学生ダンスコンクール事務局、関西学院中学部ダンス部、Niterra日本特殊陶業市民会館、神戸文化ホール、福岡市民ホール、新宿文化センター、国立代々木競技場

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Original貴重な蔵出しライブ映像をお届けする「日向坂46ライブアーカイブ」第5弾！「Happy Magical Tour 2024 -兵庫公演-」を8月7日（金）よりLeminoで独占配信！

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Facts

  • 1,540 yen per month (tax included)
  • 200 yen per month (tax included)
  • 1,650 yen per month (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社NTTドコモ、日向坂46、Lemino、Seed & FlowerLLC

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87% dissatisfied with off-the-rack suits—but the biggest reason they still hesitate to order a suit is “uncertainty about the final price”

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Facts

  • 87% of people are dissatisfied with off-the-rack suits
  • 53% prioritize “fit and silhouette” when choosing a custom suit
  • 95% feel concerned when making a purchase
  • 54% say, “I don’t know what the final price will be”
  • Approximately 180,000 followers
  • Up to the ¥60,000 range
  • 69% set their upper limit at 60,000 yen or less
  • “Just the right size” 93%
  • “Price and fee transparency” 55%

Companies mentioned：株式会社カスタムライフ、CUSTOMLIFE、青山商事株式会社

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Zenless Zone Zero and ZOZOTOWN collaborate! Limited-edition items featuring newly drawn illustrations go on sale July 31

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 13 styles are available
  • Zenless Zone Zero × ZOZOTOWN MIYABI MA-1 jacket: ¥32,780 (tax included)
  • Zenless Zone Zero × ZOZOTOWN HARUMASA mountain parka: ¥32,780 (tax included)
  • Zenless Zone Zero × ZOZOTOWN VIVIAN mode shirt: ¥16,280 (tax included)
  • Zenless Zone Zero × ZOZOTOWN HUGO chester coat: ¥38,280 (tax included)
  • Zenless Zone Zero × ZOZOTOWN tote bag: ¥3,795 (tax included)
  • Zenless Zone Zero × ZOZOTOWN collab tshirt: ¥4,378 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：ZOZOTOWN、HoYoverse、株式会社ZOZO

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[Performer Change Announcement] Tatsuya Ishii withdraws from the show; Norimasa Sera feat. NAOTO set to perform at “SKY ART FESTIVAL 2026”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • VIP seats: Advance tickets, adults ¥30,000
  • S seats: Advance tickets, adults ¥8,900
  • A seats: Advance tickets, adults ¥3,000

Companies mentioned：APAMAN株式会社、株式会社シーアンドイー

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AI Appearance Evaluation System begins full-scale deployment at all stations and crew depots on the Keio Line and Inokashira Line

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Targeting approximately 1,500 frontline workplaces
  • Results show that positive opinions accounted for approximately 80%

Companies mentioned：コードコンプリート株式会社、京王電鉄株式会社

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Help children develop the ability to “think for themselves.” Kids digital art class Sui School is recruiting students. Based in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, with online classes available nationwide

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Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：Sui School

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住まいコンパス and 東京真和エンタープライズ sign business partnership for mutual customer referrals

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Mortgage tax deduction expanded by up to ¥2.66 million (for joint mortgages)
  • Gift tax exemption limit increased from ¥5 million to ¥10 million

Companies mentioned：合同会社住まいコンパス、東京真和エンタープライズ、LALLグループ、LALLヒューマンホールディングス

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Two-year demonstration operation of the shared-ride transportation service あまmobi（モビ） begins in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • One-way fare: ¥500 for adults
  • Children (elementary school age and younger): ¥250
  • Approximately 100 boarding and drop-off points added
  • 180 locations, including public facilities, commercial facilities and hospitals

Companies mentioned：KDDIスマートモビリティ株式会社、生活協同組合コープこうべ、トヨタ

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[Raising public awareness is a challenge] Establishment of a disease awareness office for Stargardt disease, a rare eye disorder that develops at a young age

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • It is estimated to affect 1 in every 8,000 to 11,000 people worldwide
  • On June 12, 2026

Companies mentioned：ビライトバイオ株式会社、Belite Bio, Inc.、Belite Bio Japan、Belite Bio社、三重大学医学部眼科学講座、みらい～遺伝性網膜ジストロフィ（IRD）患者家族会～

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“I want to make sure that your life, as someone who cares for another, matters too.”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original売上高：1８７.3億円（2026年3月時点）

Companies mentioned：ケアパートナー株式会社、大東建託株式会社

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株式会社文祥堂-operated Workcation House U to launch U address, an option for monthly members to use the facility’s address for corporate registration and business purposes, starting August 1

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Monthly fee: ¥9,000
  • Initial fee: ¥10,000
  • Monthly fee: ¥5,000

Companies mentioned：株式会社文祥堂、Workcation House U

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New attraction “putt-putt golf” opens at 須磨浦山上遊園 on Thursday, August 6!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Size: 9 holes
  • Fee: ¥500 per person
  • Playing time: approximately 30 minutes
  • ※ For ages 3 and up

Companies mentioned：山陽電気鉄道株式会社、須磨浦山上遊園

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First private facility in 東大和市 to offer temporary childcare without an attached nursery

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original1日3,000円
  • ¥1,500 for a half day
  • Capacity: ８ people

Companies mentioned：東大和市、社会福祉法人大龍会

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FAIS’s “Kitakyushu Regional DX Co-Creation Model” receives the Encouragement Award in the Support category at the “Japan DX Awards 2026”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Has received inquiries from approximately 500 companies to date
  • Provides support in collaboration with more than 80 experts
  • As of the end of March 2026
  • A total of 591 people participated
  • 9 co-creation organizations were formed
  • 10 initiatives have emerged
  • 4 companies in the city
  • 2 companies outside the city

Companies mentioned：公益財団法人北九州産業学術推進機構、FAIS、北九州市、経済産業省

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Joint research and testing of a building OS to realize next-generation smart buildings

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • December 1959
  • January 1976
  • July 1987

Companies mentioned：名鉄都市開発株式会社、名鉄ビルサービス株式会社、アイテック阪急阪神株式会社

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[A show headlined by ドンデコルテ] That uncool comedian gets a major makeover! The shocking transformation leaves everyone stunned.

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Facts

  • A clinic specializing in AGA and ED treatment, with more than 40 locations nationwide.
  • We have provided treatment to more than 4 million people to date.
  • ※ If no medication is prescribed after a doctor's consultation, a consultation fee of ¥3,300 may be charged.

Companies mentioned：医療法人社団イースト会、イースト駅前クリニック、BSよしもと、ドンデコルテ、トレンディエンジェル、シシガシラ、カゲヤマ

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Sales have begun for accommodation plans offered by サンマリン気仙沼ホテル観洋 on the travel media platform “Tabiiro”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • As of July 31, 2026
  • Stays through Wednesday, September 30, 2026
  • No. 1 in Japan for 28 consecutive years
  • Deep natural hot spring water welling up from approximately 1,800 meters underground

Companies mentioned：株式会社旅色トラベル、株式会社ブランジスタ、サンマリン気仙沼ホテル観洋

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Safety confirmation system “Anpi Call” provides disaster relief to companies and organizations in affected areas following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Provided free of charge for 1 year
  • Companies and organizations with 100 or more employees
  • From today through July 31, 2027

Companies mentioned：株式会社アドテクニカ、公益社団法人2025年日本国際博覧会協会

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Ski and snowboard training facility “BOOKOFF SPORTS PARK SAGAMIHARA” to open in Sagamihara on Thursday, August 6

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The group operates approximately 830 stores in Japan and overseas
  • Operates about 700 stores in Japan
  • About 85.9 million annual users in Japan
  • More than 680 million items are bought and sold annually

Companies mentioned：ブックオフコーポレーション株式会社、ブックオフグループホールディングス株式会社、株式会社ヴィジョナリーバンガード、ジャイロテクノロジー社

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AI sales-support CRM “ProSales” launches a recording feature that turns audio from sales meetings and conferences into business assets

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • VORT Nihonbashi Honcho 7F

Companies mentioned：ワンダフルフライ株式会社、WonderfulFly Co., Ltd.、ProSales

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Polo shirts officially adopted as uniforms to promote heatstroke prevention

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting June 15, 2026

Companies mentioned：首都圏新都市鉄道株式会社、つくばエクスプレス

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Train service information (extra trains and additional stops) — Enjoy “Matsuri Tsukuba 2026” with TX

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Facts

  • Local train from Moriya Station to Tsukuba Station
  • Local train from Tsukuba Station to Moriya Station
  • Rapid train from Tsukuba Station to Moriya Station
  • Rapid train from Akihabara Station to Tsukuba Station

Companies mentioned：首都圏新都市鉄道株式会社、つくばエクスプレス

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Try ice skating with Kanako Murakami! “Ice Skating Special Day” to be held on Sunday, August 16

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026
  • ①11:00～
  • ②13:00～
  • ③15:00～
  • Approximately 45 minutes per session
  • ① 15 parent-preschooler pairs
  • ② 25 students in grades 1–3
  • ③ 25 students in grades 4–6
  • 10:00～17:00

Companies mentioned：ABCライフィズ株式会社、MAO RINK TACHIKAWA TACHIHI、ABCハウジング、ハウジングワールド立川

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“TOKYO CLEAN-UP ACTION” Opening Event and Public Awareness Campaign Announced

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • On Saturday, August 22, 2026

Companies mentioned：CLASS EARTH株式会社、Pirika, Inc.、FC Tokyo

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Announcement of the opening event and publicity campaign for the “TOKYO Cleanup Action”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, Reiwa 8
  • From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Companies mentioned：東京都、CLASS EARTH株式会社、FC東京、株式会社ピリカ

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Canva Japan supports the energy of a festival anyone can join through the power of design as the official design partner of the 2026 Awa Odori

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026 Awa Odori
  • The event will be held in Tokushima City from August 11 to 15
  • Posters created by local high school students using Canva will be displayed around town starting August 1
  • 6 Awa Odori “ren” dance groups active across Japan

Companies mentioned：Canva Japan、Canva、阿波おどり振興協会、徳島県阿波踊り協会

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天然温泉平和島 introduces a dialogue support system to enable smooth communication with international visitors

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Natural hot spring water welling up from 2,000 meters underground

Companies mentioned：京急開発株式会社、大日本印刷株式会社

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Call for applications for fiscal 2027 public grants (activities and research)

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Activity grants: up to 600,000 yen per project (+100,000 yen)
  • Research grants [1-year grant]: up to 2 million yen per project (+500,000 yen)

Companies mentioned：公益財団法人JR西日本あんしん社会財団

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Applications open for the 2027 AED training device grant program

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Application period: July 31, 2026 (Friday)–October 31 (Saturday)

Companies mentioned：公益財団法人JR西日本あんしん社会財団

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InnoJin株式会社 selected for the Tokyo-Malaysia Ecosystem Collaboration Program

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Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：InnoJin株式会社、Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

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Trial confirms sleep improvements among JR East employees, with counseling proving effective for shift workers

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 40 JR East employees
  • Satisfaction with sleep counseling was 98%
  • 90% said they would like to receive it again

Companies mentioned：パラマウントベッド株式会社、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、株式会社ジェイアール東日本企画、株式会社オレンジページ、WaaS共創コンソーシアム

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