AI News 180m Report

2026-08-03 09:00–12:00 JST

1018 received, 1017 listed, 5 sources ・ Page 2 of 11

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 946 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 71 items from 3 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)(941)

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs statistics] Japan issues 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, 2.5 times the previous year’s total

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 646 visas issued in 2025
  • Increased 2.51 times
  • Spending totaled ¥27.87 million
  • Welcomed 25 people from 15 countries
  • More than 100 people took part from 25 countries and regions
  • 34% were returning visitors from the first year
  • 36% visited on the recommendation of past participants

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人日本デジタルノマド協会、JDNA、ELENTO合同会社、株式会社遊行

A new addition to the popular squeeze bottle series! Introducing the First-Press Sesame Oil Squeeze Bottle!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Net weight: 165g

Companies mentioned:竹本油脂株式会社、マルホン胡麻油

Originalダブルツリーbyヒルトン大阪城 8月6日(木)よりアジアをテーマにランチ&スイーツビュッフェを開催

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • August 6, 2026 (Thursday)–October 6 (Tuesday)
  • Weekdays: Adults ¥5,500
  • Children (ages 6–11): ¥2,750
  • Weekends and holidays: Adults ¥6,500
  • Children (ages 6–11): ¥3,250
  • Weekdays: Adults ¥6,000
  • Children (ages 6–11): ¥3,000
  • Weekends and holidays: Adults ¥6,800
  • Children (ages 6–11): ¥3,400

Companies mentioned:ダブルツリーbyヒルトン大阪城、ヒルトン

Former DeNA and Mint Town executive Kenji Yamada appointed CDSO (Chief Data Science Officer) at Bluefield Energy

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:Bluefield Energy株式会社、DeNA、Mint Town

[Taki Ion Pool] Installation announced—supporting children’s summer for 4 consecutive years since its first installation in 2023

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Installed for the 4th time this year, marking 4 consecutive years
  • Saturday, July 18, 2026
  • Sunday, August 23
  • Width: 120mm
  • Depth: 120mm
  • Height: 220mm
  • Approx. 1.7 kg
  • 6W

Companies mentioned:株式会社アップドラフト、東北楽天ゴールデンイーグルス、センダイガールズプロレスリング、仙台89ERS

A practical guide to reshaping life after 50: New book “Shine in the Second Half of Life, in My Own Way!”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 160,000 channel subscribers
  • More than 600 home visits for decluttering
  • Price: ¥1,540 (tax included)
  • 112 pages

Companies mentioned:株式会社 婦人之友社、新潮社、朝日新聞出版、西東社、岩波ブックレット

[1-year term, 1.67%] Higher interest rates make asset management more accessible. SBJ Bank raises rates on yen time deposits!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1.67% per year
  • 1.55% per year
  • Total assets: ¥1,815 billion
  • Monday, August 3, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社SBJ銀行、新韓銀行、新韓金融グループ

Raise funds as soon as the same day you apply for a loan, without selling your shares. Get started now! A new-customer campaign for the personal securities-backed loan “Comstock Loan” offers a special rate 2.0% below the benchmark rate for up to 3 months.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2.0% below the benchmark rate
  • For up to 3 months
  • Application period: August 1, 2026–December 18, 2026

Companies mentioned:日本証券金融株式会社、日証金、SBI証券、SMBC日興証券、三菱UFJモルガン・スタンレー証券、野村證券

Online matchmaking support service スマリッジ named マイベスト’s No. 1 for lowest total cost among marriage agencies

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Registration fee: ¥6,600
  • Monthly fee: ¥9,900
  • Original成婚料0円
  • All 12 marriage agency services
  • Up to 8 per month free
  • Original1件につき1,100円

Companies mentioned:SEモバイル・アンド・オンライン株式会社、SEホールディングス・アンド・インキュベーションズ株式会社、株式会社マイベスト、スマリッジ、マイベスト

A parody commercial of “Love Revolution 21” is out!—“Lift Your Life with an AFP Qualification” depicts everyday life transformed for the better through an AFP qualification

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting August 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:日本FP協会、モーニング娘。

Dr. JOY’s AI phone service surpasses 200 facilities in adoption about 2 years after launch

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Service launched in June 2024
  • 100 facilities as of July 2025
  • “Acceptance Call AI” service to launch in September 2026
  • A user meeting will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, to share case studies from facilities using the AI phone service

Companies mentioned:Dr.JOY株式会社、CBnews

Enjoy summer outfits in “Sugar Doll”! Seasonal event arrives

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Event runs until 11:59 a.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026
  • Event runs until 11:59 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026
  • More than 5,000 items

Companies mentioned:株式会社グローバルギア、GlobalGearCo.Ltd.、Apple Inc.、Google LLC

リフレ launches new “Buttocks Cleansing Foam”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1. Release date: Scheduled for Monday, August 3, 2026
  • A generous lather with 1 pump! (3mL)

Companies mentioned:株式会社リブドゥコーポレーション、リフレ

[Checking your parents’ hearing when you visit home] neumo launches a self-check page to easily check your parents’ hearing, explaining “why each checked item is a sign of hearing difficulty”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • An estimated 14.3 million people in Japan are said to have hearing loss or other hearing problems.
  • Fee: ¥980 for the first month with a coupon (tax included)
  • From ¥6,600 per month (tax included)

Companies mentioned:neumo、キクモア

“Independent living, even for people with severe disabilities”: Social Inclu to open a group home in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, on August 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Operates 349 group homes for people with disabilities nationwide
  • Founded in 2017

Companies mentioned:ソーシャルインクルー株式会社、ソーシャルインクルーホーム

What a purr-fect name, a pawsome new idea! “Nekosue~ru Inusue~ru” launches on Monday, August 3, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 60 capsules/bag (about 30 days’ supply)
  • ¥4,644 (tax included)
  • Patent No. 6345642 granted

Companies mentioned:日清食品株式会社、日清食品グループ

“Independent living, even for people with severe disabilities”: Social Inclu to open a group home in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, on August 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Operates 349 group homes for people with disabilities nationwide
  • “ソーシャルインクルーホーム” has so far opened in 12 cities in Hyogo Prefecture

Companies mentioned:ソーシャルインクルー株式会社、ソーシャルインクルーホーム

“Independent living, even for people with severe disabilities”: ソーシャルインクルー to open a group home in Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, on August 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Operates 349 group homes for people with disabilities nationwide
  • Founded in 2017

Companies mentioned:ソーシャルインクルー株式会社、ソーシャルインクルー

“Independent living, even for people with severe disabilities”: Social Inclu to open a group home in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on August 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Operates 349 group homes for people with disabilities nationwide
  • Founded in 2017

Companies mentioned:ソーシャルインクルー株式会社、ソーシャルインクルーホーム大津比叡辻

Bring the power of HARI※1 to body and refresh care! The “SPICARE Men’s Series” makes it easy to feel fresh and clean. “Spicare Men’s Core Mist,” a body moisturizer, launches Monday, August 3

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 6.92 million units sold cumulatively
  • Price: 3,850 yen (tax included)
  • Volume: 120ml
  • Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
  • Capacity: 160g
  • Price: 4,400 yen (tax included)
  • Capacity: 130ml
  • Price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
  • Capacity: 50ml

Companies mentioned:株式会社BJC、株式会社CHARIS&Co.、SPICARE

“A life of independence for people with severe disabilities” Social Inclu to open a group home in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, on August 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • This is the 3rd Social Inclu Home facility in Wakayama Prefecture
  • Operates 349 group homes for people with disabilities nationwide
  • Founded in 2017

Companies mentioned:ソーシャルインクルー株式会社、ソーシャルインクルーホーム和歌山毛見

[Powder Room reconnects with Japan’s beauty fans… ‘2nd K-BEAUTY FAN-MEET UP in KOREA’ to be held]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • August 8, 2026
  • In June 2026

Companies mentioned:POWDER ROOM、AMUSE、VIDIVICI、SKIN1004、SENSEL

StoryHub’s VP of Engineering Taichi Kasai also takes on the role of VP of Product

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Effective Aug. 1, 2026
  • April 2026
  • Founded: April 2022

Companies mentioned:StoryHub株式会社、株式会社リクルート

[Opening August 3 (Monday)] Popular Ningyocho select shop 漢方STAND +me launches official e-commerce site!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Grand opening on August 3, 2026 (Monday)
  • The offer will end once the first 100 customers have been reached, even if that is before the end of the period
  • Spend a total of at least 3,990 yen (tax included)
  • bruno (BRUNO) contents: 60g

Companies mentioned:株式会社オズ・インターナショナル、漢方STAND +me、DAYLILY、芯身美茶、生活の木、9KOS、bruno

[Yakult Health Foods] Regarding price revisions for products

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Raise the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices by 10–20%

Companies mentioned:ヤクルトヘルスフーズ株式会社、株式会社ヤクルト本社

[Opening August 13 (Thursday)] Fuen Mala Tang, the hugely popular Oita-born mala tang specialty restaurant known for its constant lines, is finally coming to Nagasaki Prefecture! Rapidly expanding across Japan as it aims to open 100 locations nationwide

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Opening of 35 locations nationwide has now been confirmed
  • Choose from approximately 50 ingredients

Companies mentioned:TPS株式会社、福恩麻辣湯、イオン大塔

Original【ヒルトン横浜】数量限定!『3周年オリジナルベア付宿泊プラン』を販売

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Originalヒルトン横浜3周年オリジナルベアが、1室あたり2体付いてくるプランです
  • Original通常一体1,600円で販売しているヒルトン横浜3周年オリジナルベア
  • Number of rooms: 339

Companies mentioned:ヒルトン横浜、ヒルトン・ホテルズ&リゾーツ

Informetis selected as partner for Kyushu Electric Power’s demand response demonstration using home device control

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026
  • August 3
  • June 15
  • April 15
  • 2025
  • Nov. 4

Companies mentioned:インフォメティス株式会社、九州電力株式会社、中国電力株式会社、関西電力株式会社、東京電力エナジーパートナー株式会社、株式会社エナジーゲートウェイ

The tradition of Marseille soap, brought into modern home care. Introducing “AU SAVON DE MARSEILLE”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 3,960 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 4,950 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社イー・エフ・インターナショナル、AU SAVON DE MARSEILLE、エフィと香りの暮らし

Workday begins general availability of Workday Learning with Sana, delivering an AI-native learning experience on Workday’s trusted data foundation

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 11,500 companies worldwide use Workday
  • Over 65% of Fortune 500 companies
  • Reduce content creation time by up to 98%
  • Create compliance reports up to 5 times faster
  • Increase employee engagement by up to 3 times

Companies mentioned:Workday、Sana、Workday Inc.、ワークデイ株式会社

[Webinar] August 25 (Tuesday): Why isn’t manufacturing DX progressing as expected? How to break down data silos across MES, ERP, PLM and more

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • August 25, 2026 (Tuesday)
  • 15:00~15:30
  • Capacity: 50 people

Companies mentioned:パナソニック デジタル株式会社、アステリア株式会社

[Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin × plus eau] “Sanrio Characters Limited Edition Design” launches in limited quantities from Point Repair Super Hard!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative brand sales surpass 41 million units
  • Contents: 10ml each
  • Price: 1,210 yen each (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社多田、株式会社サンリオ、plus eau、TPCマーケティングリサーチ㈱

“Cracking Latte,” a hit on social media overseas, arrives in Jiyugaoka! New-style latte you can enjoy by cracking the crisp surface now on sale

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Dine-in price: 720 yen (792 yen including tax)
  • Takeout price: 720 yen (777 yen including tax)
  • Takeout price: 390 yen (421 yen including tax)
  • Seating: 39 indoor seats and 19 terrace seats (58 total)

Companies mentioned:株式会社サンマルクホールディングス、RISTRETTO & CROISSANT LABORATORIO

[kokolo sauna®] After the sauna, a home designed down to the cold plunge. A new demand spreading among homebuilders: homeowners specifying a cold plunge

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 350 units sold cumulatively

Companies mentioned:INSIGHT WORKS株式会社、NOT A HOTEL、カトープレジャーグループ(KPG)、リブ・マックス

Episode 2 of the new program “X THEME”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 350 million page views per month
  • 60 million unique browsers

Companies mentioned:アイティメディア株式会社、MONOist、TechLIVE by ITmedia、ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント、ICOMA、キャステム

Originalメンズ脱毛専門店RINX、プロ格闘ゲームプレイヤー・立川透選手のインタビュー記事・動画を公開

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • RINX is a men’s hair removal and beard removal specialty salon founded in 2008.

Companies mentioned:メンズ脱毛専門店RINX、株式会社リンクスホールディングス、Crazy Raccoon

An in-depth look at the ideal working style and the reality gap in the real estate industry, based on a survey of 896 job-seeking students nationwide

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 100 people interested in or considering the real estate industry
  • 5 young employees at Meihou Enterprise with up to 4 years of service
  • Original約8~9割が重視すると回答しました
  • The figure was 41.0%
  • Exceeding the overall figure for job-seeking students (31.3%)
  • Original約8割を占めました
  • Exceeded 60%
  • Remained at 30% or less
  • 30.5%
  • 39.0%
  • At 22.0%, the result was higher than the overall figure
  • The average employee age is 33.4

Companies mentioned:株式会社明豊エンタープライズ、株式会社クロスマーケティング、SalesNow DB

<Asia Koshien> Sports Act joins as a new official supplier

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • December 12 (Saturday)–20 (Sunday), 2026
  • 16 teams (4 pools)
  • Founded: March 1984
  • Established: February 1992
  • Established: August 19, 2022

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人NB.ACADEMY、株式会社スポーツアクト

Plantio to hold “A Night Connecting with Uonuma Through Regular Farming” at a rooftop farm in Otemachi on August 28; registration now open

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • On August 28, 2026 (Friday), at The Edible Park OTEMACHI, an urban farm on the rooftop of Otemachi Building
  • Capacity: 50 people
  • Participation fee: 1,500 yen per person (ingredient costs)
  • Established: June 16, 2015
  • Capital: ¥255.32 million

Companies mentioned:プランティオ株式会社、株式会社里山パブリックリレーションズ、一般社団法人にいがた圏、KDDI株式会社、株式会社SyncLocal

株式会社LogProstyle marks its 20th anniversary

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 20th anniversary
  • Aug. 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社LogProstyle、NYSE American、Alphaterra Advisory

セキュアスカイ・テクノロジー launches new features for cloud-based WAF “Scutum (Scutum)”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 5,000 yen
  • 50,000 yen
  • ¥85,000
  • August 3, 2026
  • Oct. 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:セキュアスカイ・テクノロジー、GlobalSign、AWS Certificate Manager、Let’s Encrypt

“バス比較なび” launches on-site booking and payment features, allowing users to complete the process from search to payment on the site

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:株式会社LCL、バス比較なび

レイヤーズ・コンサルティング joins the Industrial Value Chain Initiative (IVI)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Has 555 consultants
  • Approximately 500 leading domestic companies
  • Consulting services for approximately 1,000 projects
  • Founded in 1983
  • June 2015

Companies mentioned:株式会社レイヤーズ・コンサルティング、一般社団法人インダストリアル・バリューチェーン・イニシアティブ

A multi-robotics solution is implemented at the and ST Nishinomiya North Logistics Center

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Storage efficiency is 155% of the previous level
  • Shipping efficiency improves to 196%

Companies mentioned:プラスオートメーション株式会社、株式会社アンドエスティ・ロジスティクス、アンドエスティHDグループ、株式会社T5、株式会社アダストリア、株式会社エレメントルール、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WeOur

Originalパリの美食ブランド「フォション」は今年で創業140周年を迎えます。この節目を祝う秋グルメが盛りだくさん~オリジナルエクレア、≪ビズビズ≫、シグネチャーランチから特製アフタヌーンティーまで~

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Celebrating its 140th anniversary this year
  • ¥8,000 per person
  • ¥7,000 per person on weekdays

Companies mentioned:フォション、フォションホテル京都、ワールド・ブランズ・コレクション ホテルズ&リゾーツ株式会社、フォション・ホスピタリティ

Preparatory school VAMOS to introduce “Yondemy” at all 4 campuses starting August 3, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • All 4 campuses
  • Average increase of 4 points
  • Average increase of 2.5 points
  • Average increase of 7 points

Companies mentioned:株式会社Yondemy、株式会社VAMOS、浜学園、伸学会目黒校

Guiding visitors along “paths of light” with a digital map: “Nara Tokae Official Guide Map” to be offered for the 4th consecutive year

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Tokae illumination spots at 11 venues across Nara Park
  • Approximately 15,000 candles
  • Since 2023, なら燈花会の会 has adopted Stroly’s GPS-enabled digital maps
  • Offered for the 4th year
  • A collection of 12,000 illustrated digital maps from around the world

Companies mentioned:株式会社Stroly、なら燈花会の会

つくるAI launches “つくるβ,” showcasing real estate and architectural technologies under development

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:つくるAI株式会社、トグルホールディングス株式会社、つくる地所株式会社、つくる資産。株式会社

Generative AI Passport renews application and payment methods for group exams

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative number of examinees surpasses 110,000
  • Exam taken by a group of approximately 11,000 people
  • Up to 20% off exam fees and textbook purchases
  • Exam fee: ¥11,000 (tax included)
  • Exam fee is ¥5,500 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人生成AI活用普及協会、GUGA

Made with domestically produced pork, a generous 600g pack for the whole family! “Takumi” Domestic Pork Wiener Family Pack launches. Trial offer through August 9, plus an X campaign to win 2 varieties of “Takumi” wieners.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 600g
  • ¥734 (tax included)
  • 82 locations nationwide
  • Through August 9
  • 10 winners
  • Aug. 1, 2026
  • In April 2025

Companies mentioned:株式会社ニュー・クイック、ニュー・クイック

Music Securities has created 116 funds for 50 sake breweries, supporting fundraising totaling approximately ¥1.24 billion and building a fan base of approximately 30,000

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sake breweries supported: 50
  • Funds created: 116
  • Actual funds raised: approximately ¥1.24 billion
  • Cumulative number of investors: 29,562

Companies mentioned:ミュージックセキュリティーズ株式会社、ユネスコ

Yoom begins OEM provision of its business automation platform for Mazrica’s new service, “Mazrica DataHub”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: June 2022
  • Established: April 30, 2015

Companies mentioned:Yoom株式会社、株式会社マツリカ、Mazrica DataHub、Mazrica Sales

Following strong customer demand, the “AIRism 3D Mask” returns with improvements. On sale from Monday, August 10, 2026.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original1パック(2枚入り) 990円(税込)
  • Filters out 99% of particles, including bacteria and pollen
  • Blocks 90% of ultraviolet rays

Companies mentioned:ユニクロ、株式会社ユニクロ

[Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake Recovery Support] Turning the relief of holding the event safely into support. A Kumamoto Earthquake recovery charity bottle has been added to the planned Ontake hanging-scroll series.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Customers will pay an additional ¥500 on top of the regular price
  • 株式会社ロイヤルマイル will contribute the same amount, ¥500
  • Original1本につき合計1,000円を寄付
  • Limited to 200 charity bottles
  • Donations will be made by the end of the application period, Friday, October 30, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社ロイヤルマイル、御岳蒸留所、日本赤十字社鹿児島県支部

The AI voice-chart feature in the “medicalforce intelligence” suite can cut up to 36 hours of work per month. The company also announces the release of 2 new AI features.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 220 hours of consultations and counseling conversations have been recorded
  • Equivalent to 24–36 hours per month
  • Saves 6 minutes per 1 consultation

Companies mentioned:アトミックソフトウェア株式会社、medicalforce、リノクリニック東銀座、La Vie clinic、医療法人松本医院、のりこ皮ふ科クリニック

Original(産総研グループ/無料セミナー)センシング技術・次世代パッケージングの社会実装を目指して ~半導体製造センシング・実装技術分野から考える最新動向と未来社会~【8月24日、28日配信】

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Facts

  • Original2026年8月24日(月)11時00分~12時00分
  • Original2026年8月28日(金)14時00分~15時00分

Companies mentioned:産総研、AIST Solutions、名古屋大学

株式会社ACES obtains ISO/IEC 27017 cloud security certification for ISMS with its next-generation AI minutes tool, “ACES Meet”

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Facts

  • International standard for information security management systems (ISMS), “ISO/IEC 27001”
  • Certification registration date: July 28, 2026
  • Validity period: July 28, 2026–March 29, 2028

Companies mentioned:株式会社ACES、Amazon Web Services、Auth0、BSIグループジャパン株式会社、東大松尾研究室

Public seminar offers a 1-day course covering everything from automotive engineering fundamentals to the latest technologies

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Facts

  • Original受講料:39,600円(税込)/1名
  • Capacity: 16 in-person attendees

Companies mentioned:日本アイアール株式会社、アイアール技術者教育研究所、工学院大学、トヨタ

Uber Japan and JAL bring back their “Summer Ride” collaboration campaign this year

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Facts

  • Approximately 1.7 times the same month last year
  • Original1人あたり最大5,000マイル
  • Original1人あたり最大2,500マイル

Companies mentioned:Uber Japan株式会社、日本航空株式会社、JALカード、JAL Pay、JALマイレージバンクアプリ、Uberアプリ、Uber Taxi、Uber プレミアム

Mita Minami and Yagi Haruka of ENEOSサンフラワーズ selected for Japan’s women’s basketball team at the 20th Asian Games (2026/Aichi-Nagoya)

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Facts

  • 20th Asian Games
  • September 19, 2026

Companies mentioned:ENEOSサンフラワーズ、公益財団法人日本バスケットボール協会(JBA)

Original【Lee】窪塚洋介・愛流がアンバサダーを務める 「Lee 101 101st」26年秋冬の新ビジュアルを公開。特別仕様の名品STORM RIDERやLee 101を纏い、親子で魅せる”変わらないもの”

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Facts

  • A special collection featuring a lineup of 20 items.
  • Founded in 1889 by Henry David Lee as a wholesaler of food and household goods.
  • In 1911, the company began manufacturing its own workwear, starting with bib overalls made from 8oz denim.

Companies mentioned:Lee、Lee 101、長瀬産業株式会社、カイハラ株式会社、NAGASEグループ

【SAK University SUMMER TECH CAMP】A 2-day summer school experience for high school students is coming soon! A new hands-on game-making experience using Unity is now available. Free accommodations expanded in response to popular demand.

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Facts

  • We welcomed more than 100 new students in April 2026.
  • Ranked 12th in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026
  • Ranked in the TOP350 in the THE World University Rankings

Companies mentioned:SAK University、株式会社エスアイイー、英国国立エセックス大学、Unity、BBC、VISA

A.T. Kearney signs partnership agreement with Jリーグ for the 2026/27 season as well.

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Facts

  • More than 30 years since its launch.

Companies mentioned:A.T. カーニー株式会社、KEARNEY、日本プロサッカーリーグ、Jリーグ

Now you can use every last bit, thanks to customer feedback! The packaging of the “Sprinkle-on Crunchy Wakame®” series has been redesigned.

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Facts

  • Eligible products: All 3 items in the “Sprinkle-on Crunchy Wakame®” series.
  • Change takes effect with products manufactured from August 2026.

Companies mentioned:理研ビタミン株式会社

<National Fried Rice Survey 2026> Fried rice ranks No. 1 among favorite rice dishes. Homemade fried rice costs 297.2 yen! Egg and green onion are must-haves; meat comes in third.

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Facts

  • Homemade fried rice costs an average of 297.2 yen.
  • Annual fried rice consumption totals approximately 2.13 million tons.
  • Original1ヶ月1人14.6杯食べている計算
  • Original1ヶ月に1回以上「チャーハン」を食べている人の割合(喫食率)は54.1%

Companies mentioned:株式会社ニチレイフーズ、一般社団法人日本記念日協会

【コープデリ】Launching the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake Emergency Relief Fundraiser”.

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Facts

  • Member cooperatives: 6 co-ops in the Kanto and Shinetsu regions.
  • All 142 stores of the 6 member co-ops.
  • September 13, 2026 (Sun.)
  • Friday, Sept. 11, 2026
  • Original1口100円
  • 1,000 yen
  • Original1口10ポイント
  • 100 points

Companies mentioned:コープデリ生活協同組合連合会、コープデリ、コープデリ宅配、コープデリeフレンズ、コープデリにいがた

オートバックスセブン achieves 10 years of stable system operations and self-funded innovation through its partnership with リミニストリート.

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Facts

  • Approximately 1,300 stores in Japan.
  • 150 stores overseas.
  • Immediately cuts annual support costs by 50%.
  • Cuts total cost of ownership by up to 90%.
  • Average of more than 20 years of ERP experience.
  • Guaranteed response within 10 minutes to P1 critical incidents.
  • Average response time of less than 2 minutes.
  • 15-year guarantee.

Companies mentioned:オートバックスセブン、リミニストリート、SAP、Oracle、VMware

Continued provision of the mobility integration app development service “mixway Package” for “SPICEBOX,” an interactive on-demand transportation service now in full operation in Nagaizumi, Shizuoka Prefecture.

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Facts

  • Users without a car who moved from the Tokyo metropolitan area accounted for 40% of users.
  • Original1日50人以上の利用
  • A high repeat-use rate of 70%.
  • The average number of trips per user increased by 40%.
  • More than 120,000 business relationships.
  • Capital: 41 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社ヴァル研究所、合同会社うさぎ企画、株式会社未来シェア

For the “new senior generation of the Reiwa era※,” who want to stay healthy in body and mind and live life on their own terms: くらしと生協 launches its new mail-order catalog “よろこ日和ウェルネス” on August 17.

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Facts

  • Approximately 8 million members.
  • Reached 40.7%.
  • 45.5%
  • Price: ¥3,960 (tax included)
  • Price: 11,000 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 6,589 yen (tax included).
  • Price: 7,689 yen (tax included).

Companies mentioned:日本生活協同組合連合会、日本生協連、くらしと生協、日本女子大学、関西大学、マクロミル

“Hire Katsu Yoshimoto Curry” to go on sale for a limited time at 大丸心斎橋店 from Aug. 5 (Wed.) — a first-time collaboration between とんかつ まい泉’s pork tenderloin cutlet and Yoshimoto Kogyo’s popular curry.

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Facts

  • Retail price: 1,188 yen (tax included).
  • Approximately 70 directly operated stores in department store food halls and station shopping areas nationwide.
  • 13 restaurants.

Companies mentioned:とんかつ まい泉、吉本興業株式会社、大丸心斎橋店、井筒まい泉株式会社

Teams advancing to the Chugoku regional qualifiers for the “JC Cup U-11 Boys and Girls Soccer Tournament” have been determined!

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Facts

  • Date and time: August 8 (Sat.), 9:30–16:00.
  • September 5 (Sat.) and 6 (Sun.).
  • The event is being held for the 12th time this year.
  • 8 teams invited from 8 countries overseas.

Companies mentioned:公益社団法人日本青年会議所、一般社団法人日本サッカー名蹴会、株式会社ミロク情報サービス、玉島FC、エスポワール尾道南FC、レガーロFC山口、浜山FC、東山Jr.FC、ベルセドールFC西大寺、バーモス恵庭FC、FC LIBERTA 宮城、上尾朝日FC、ISS.F.Cサッカークラブ、カターレ富山、DREAM FC、F.C. CORMORUNT JUNIOR、FCアンジョイ、さつきSC、栃木シティ

A new flavor and product redesign for “Lacresh” gentle, alcohol-free oral care: a new kind of oral care made with L8020 lactic acid bacteria※, discovered in a mouth free of cavities.

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Facts

  • Going on sale nationwide from September 1, 2026 (Tue.).
  • “Sensitive Mouthwash Fresh Citrus 450 mL”
  • Capital: 300 million yen.

Companies mentioned:ジェクス株式会社、広島大学

ESCAPE member 進之介角谷 to release his first novel, “0番ホームの掲示板,” on September 30, 2026!

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Facts

  • To be released on September 30, 2026.
  • From August 3, 2026.

Companies mentioned:ESCAPE株式会社、双葉社、STUDIO sauce

Leaving her parents’ home vacant for 18 years—Akiko Matsumoto talks about her “mistake.” Nagano Prefecture’s “End-of-Life Planning for Homes Seminar and Consultation Fair,” featuring 8 municipalities, 10 specialist organizations and 18 consultation booths, will be held in Matsumoto City on September 19 (Sat.)【Free admission】

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Facts

  • There are approximately 9 million vacant homes nationwide
  • The vacancy rate is 13.8%.
  • 400 people for the special stage.
  • OriginalYouTube「ええやん!空き家やんちゃんねる」登録者6.2万人

Companies mentioned:空き家活用株式会社、八十二長野銀行、全国古民家再生協会、全国空き家アドバイザー協議会、長野県宅地建物取引業協会、全日本不動産協会長野県本部、長野県解体工事業協会、長野県建築士会、長野県建築士事務所協会、長野県司法書士会

Originalまもなく開幕!2026/27明治安田Jリーグを対象とした1試合予想くじ「WINNER」販売中!J1、J2、J3、ルヴァンカップの優勝チームを予想するくじも販売中!

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Facts

  • Approximately 310.4 billion yen in grants provided to date.

Companies mentioned:独立行政法人日本スポーツ振興センター、Jリーグ、明治安田、ルヴァンカップ、B.LEAGUE

Nippon Express updates “NX-GREEN FORWARDING ~AIR~”.

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Facts

  • Service launched on July 31, 2026 (Fri.).
  • An environmentally conscious international air transportation service launched by Nippon Express in February 2026.
  • As a global logistics company with approximately 78,000 employees in 56 countries and regions worldwide.

Companies mentioned:NIPPON EXPRESSホールディングス株式会社、日本通運株式会社、一般財団法人日本海事協会(ClassNK)、国際標準化機構(ISO)、NXグループ

236 episodes of the “Corona EX” manga adaptation available for free! <August 1 is Celica, TO Books’ women’s novel and comics imprint, day>

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Facts

  • 236 episodes of Celica comics available for free.
  • Digital illustrations from 3 new titles to be given away.

Companies mentioned:株式会社TOブックス、Celica

BOAT RACE sponsors the “62nd Susukino Festival”! — Featuring a boat-shaped lantern photo spot and a lottery drawing.

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Facts

  • There are currently 8 active boat racers from Hokkaido.
  • Of them, 4 are young racers (under 30 years old).
  • Approximately 1,600 boat racers.
  • Win a QUO Card worth 1,000 yen

Companies mentioned:BOAT RACE、BOAT RACE振興会、テレボート

WWFジャパン publishes “A Practical Guide to Collective Action in River Basins” — supporting research into pioneering cases and report preparation

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Facts

  • More than 100 countries worldwide

Companies mentioned:WWFジャパン、八千代エンジニヤリング株式会社、TNFD、CDP、SBTN、AWS

ecbeing secures No. 1 share in the customizable SaaS/PaaS market for 18 consecutive years

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Facts

  • 41.9% domestic market share in fiscal 2025 (by value)
  • The domestic EC site development solutions market reached 48.5 billion yen in fiscal 2025
  • More than 1,600 sites have adopted the solution
  • Capital: 200 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社ecbeing、株式会社富士キメラ総研、ソフトクリエイトホールディングス

日本HP launches “HP Directplus Business Premium Club,” a membership program supporting the Future of Work for sole proprietors, freelancers and small and medium-sized business owners

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Japan’s broad freelance population (*1) has grown by about 40% over the past 10 years

Companies mentioned:日本HP、ランサーズ株式会社、HP Inc.

<Cyber incident inquiries rise in August for the 3rd consecutive year> Digital Data Solution announces heightened cybersecurity risks during and after summer holidays

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Facts

  • Cyberattack-related communications observed in Japan in 2025, including unauthorized access and communications for investigative purposes, reached approximately 701 billion packets, the highest level in the past 10 years
  • We have handled a cumulative total of more than 580,000 data incidents in Japan to date
  • Inquiries about cyber incidents, including unauthorized access and ransomware infections, increased in August—the month of summer holidays and the period immediately after—every year, running at approximately 1.2–1.5 times the July level
  • Capital and other funds: 340 million yen (including capital reserves as of the end of August 2025)

Companies mentioned:デジタルデータソリューション株式会社、国立研究開発法人情報通信研究機構(NICT)

Original【竣工物件の95%でZEH-M対応】令和7年度の実績をZEH Webで公表

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Facts

  • ZEH-M compliance rate for completed properties: 95.1%
  • At least 20% reduction from standard primary energy consumption

Companies mentioned:帝国不動産株式会社、一般社団法人 環境共創イニシアチブ、SII、株式会社アーキテクト・ディベロッパー

Dennou Kotsu launches new “Driver Training Management” service

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Conducted for an annual average of 3,366 participants
  • Employees: 220 (as of January 2026)
  • Capital: 100 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社電脳交通、Cabriolet、国土交通省、阿波銀キャピタル株式会社、株式会社阿波銀行、いよぎんキャピタル株式会社、Uber Technologies, Inc.、株式会社NTTドコモ・ベンチャーズ、ENEOSイノベーションパートナーズ合同会社、エムケイ株式会社、株式会社沖東交通、国際自動車株式会社、GO株式会社、三和交通株式会社、株式会社JR西日本イノベーションズ、JR東日本スタートアップ株式会社、四国旅客鉄道株式会社、第一交通産業株式会社、大和自動車交通株式会社、つばめ自動車株式会社、株式会社徳島大正銀行、株式会社ブロードバンドタワー、三菱商事株式会社、ゆうちょアセットマネジメント株式会社

Partner-exclusive plan: Teachme Biz’s “Partner Light Plan” rolls out in earnest

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Facts

  • Acquisition of 50 new partners
  • Used by more than 2,400 companies in Japan and overseas
  • Reduced inquiries by 49%

Companies mentioned:株式会社スタディスト、Teachme Biz、株式会社ピーシーデポコーポレーション、ビー・ビー・コミュニケーションズ株式会社、フォーバルグループ

Yamaguchi of the “ZETA DIVISION” STREET FIGHTER division places 4th in “Esports World Cup 2026 – Street Fighter 6”.

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Facts

  • 4th place
  • 75 million dollars
  • Approximately 11.5 billion yen
  • 30 million dollars

Companies mentioned:GANYMEDE株式会社、ZETA DIVISION

The popular “LUX Kinmokusei Series” returns: the autumn-limited “LUX Bath Glow Kinmokusei Series” goes on sale nationwide*1 for a limited time starting Monday, August 10, 2026

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Since its launch in 2023, the “LUX” Kinmokusei Series has been well received by many customers, and this year marks its 4th year.
  • Since launching “LUX Super Rich,” its flagship product, in 1989, LUX has spent more than 35 years researching the hair of Japanese women
  • In Japan, it has also achieved No. 1 sales in the hair care market for 8 consecutive years*5.

Companies mentioned:ユニリーバ・ジャパン・カスタマーマーケティング株式会社、LUX

An interview on the adoption of “Loglass Management” by リーフラス株式会社 is now available

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 4,500 locations nationwide
  • Approximately 50 branches nationwide
  • Manual aggregation taking 1–2 weeks
  • Cut monthly budget-versus-actual aggregation from 1–2 weeks to 2 business days (one-fifth of the time)
  • Established approximately 130 allocation rules

Companies mentioned:リーフラス株式会社、株式会社ログラス、ナスダック

[New rental apartment building] Leasing now underway! The first デュオフラッツ series in Ota City! / デュオフラッツ大森East / 4 minutes on foot from JR Omori Station

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Facts

  • Total units: 35
  • Completion date: End of September 2026 (planned)
  • Floor area range: 25.39–58.41 m²

Companies mentioned:株式会社フージャースコーポレーション、デュオフラッツ

“Up to 8% rewards at select convenience stores and restaurants!” Freshness Burger added to the list of eligible merchants

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Up to 8% rewards
  • Purchase amount: 200 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社フレッシュネス、三井住友カード株式会社

Bike-sharing service “Charichari” launches a collaboration bike with the table tennis T.League’s 九州カリーナ

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Operations began in the Fukuoka area on Saturday, August 1, 2026
  • More than 48 million cumulative rides
  • Operating in 9 areas: Fukuoka (Fukuoka City, Nakagawa City, Shime Town and Kasuya Town), Nagoya City, Tokyo, Kumamoto (Kumamoto City and Kikuyo Town), Kurume City in Fukuoka Prefecture, Kuwana City in Mie Prefecture, Saga City in Saga Prefecture, Amakusa City in Kumamoto Prefecture, and Kyoto City and Otsu City in Shiga Prefecture

Companies mentioned:チャリチャリ株式会社、九州カリーナ、九州カリーナ株式会社、ノジマTリーグ

[Zootopia 2] Relive iconic scenes! The “Lunch Drawstring Pouch M,” in a blind-package format with a surprise design, goes on presale at “Disney THE MARKET 日本橋三越” starting Wednesday, Aug. 5!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 1,155 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 6,930 yen (tax included)
  • Original2026年8月5日(水)~8月16日(日)
  • You can collect all 6 designs at once

Companies mentioned:スケーター株式会社、ディズニー・アニメーション、日本橋三越

Mazrica launches the iPaaS “Mazrica DataHub”

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Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:株式会社マツリカ、Yoom株式会社

Original洗面台をかわいく彩る「ムーミン」の洗面雑貨に「ご先祖さま」が新登場!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cup capacity: approximately 270 mL
  • Suggested retail price: 1,320 yen (tax included)
  • Suggested retail price: 1,012 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ハシートップイン、ムーミン

Spicebox and Hakuhodo DY ONE’s ONE-AIO Lab launch a strategic partnership to support AI-friendly YouTube video production and marketing

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Number of employees: 3,290 (as of April 1, 2026)
  • Founded: April 1, 2024
  • Established: December 15, 2003

Companies mentioned:株式会社スパイスボックス、Hakuhodo DY ONE、博報堂DYグループ、ONE-AIO Lab

UMU to hold the “Performance Learning Award 2026” on Wednesday, November 25!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 1 million companies in 203 countries and regions worldwide
  • Adopted by more than 28,000 companies in Japan
  • Approximately 50 companies entered

Companies mentioned:ユームテクノロジージャパン株式会社、パーソルキャリア株式会社、アステラス製薬株式会社、楽天生命保険株式会社、ヤマト運輸株式会社、明治安田生命保険相互会社、日本航空株式会社

[Registration open] Corporate seminar: “4 Japanese logistics automation companies come together! An in-depth look at the latest logistics DX technologies through live demonstrations”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 4 Japanese logistics automation companies come together
  • To be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026
  • 13:00–14:30 (90 minutes)
  • Capacity: 200 people
  • Wednesday, August 19, 2026
  • With 21 locations in 9 countries worldwide

Companies mentioned:ソフトバンクロボティクス株式会社、ソフトバンク株式会社、Industry Alpha株式会社、株式会社 LexxPluss、AutoStore

Original第3回 埼玉県サーキュラーエコノミースタートアップビジネスプランコンテスト「CSUP」募集開始

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Grand Prize: 1 million yen
  • Excellence Award (2 winners): 500,000 yen
  • Special Award: 300,000 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社角川アスキー総合研究所、埼玉県

【ディズニー animated film “Wreck-It Ralph”】On sale early at “Disney THE MARKET Nihombashi Mitsukoshi” from Aug. 5 (Wed.)! New Wreck-It Ralph eco bags and lunch goods from Skater

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 858 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 715 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:スケーター株式会社、ディズニー

Original【ディズニー&ピクサー映画『モンスターズ・インク』】「Disney THE MARKET日本橋三越」にて8/5(水)~先行販売!日常を楽しくするダイカットバッグなどがスケーターより登場

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Facts

  • Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
  • Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
  • Size: approx. 265 × 275 × 120 mm (width × height × depth)

Companies mentioned:スケーター株式会社、ディズニー、ピクサー、日本橋三越

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