# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-03 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 7 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.

## [Coming again in August!] All-you-can-eat okonomiyaki and monjayaki for 1000 yen! どんどん亭 student-only discount campaign｜High school students on 8/10, university students on 8/20｜Available at the Tenjin Daimyo and Kokura C.CENTER stores!

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000031222.html
- anchor: #n1797325
- Companies mentioned: Miコーポレーション株式会社、どんどん亭

Facts:
- 1000-yen student-discount all-you-can-eat offer
- 35-item-plus course
- 100-minute time limit
- Last orders at 70 minutes
- 2,490 yen (tax included; weekend and holiday price)

## Pilot program begins using “Pocketalk X” to provide multilingual support at service counters at 御前崎市役所 in Shizuoka Prefecture

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000121.000108954.html
- anchor: #n1797324
- Companies mentioned: ポケトーク株式会社、御前崎市役所

Facts:
- Supports all 42 languages
- Monthly subscription: with microphone, 15,000 yen (+ tax)
- Annual subscription: with microphone, 150,000 yen (+ tax)
- One-time purchase plan: with microphone, 300,000 yen (+ tax)
- From the 3rd year onward: 90,000 yen (+ tax) per year

## 【HIROTSUバイオサイエンス】Launches official YouTube program “Radio That Changes the World”

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000124.000090131.html
- anchor: #n1797323
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HIROTSUバイオサイエンス、サントリー、東京大学、京都大学、九州大学

Facts:
- Cumulative total surpasses 1 million samples
- Founded in 2016
- Marks 10 years since its founding in August 2026

## Begins offering the household support service “CaSy” as a collaborative service with the corporate well-being platform “ハービット”

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000133.000010448.html
- anchor: #n1797322
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CaSy、株式会社大和総研、東京証券取引所

Facts:
- 価格は1時間2,790円～
- Service can be used as soon as 3 hours later

## ニールセン updates its 4-screen report in Japan, adding connected TV

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000140.000047896.html
- anchor: #n1797321
- Companies mentioned: ニールセン、Nielsen ONE Ads、YouTube、CTV

Facts:
- August 3, 2026

## Many customers called for its return after it sold out. The popular CBD cream is back with a long-awaited revamp. Plant power and fragrance for everyday self-body care.

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000141.000046506.html
- anchor: #n1797320
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウェルファーマ、BOTANIQUE

Facts:
- Launches on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

## 【WANDERIDE case study】Proposes a new way to explore using electric cycles at FIVE SPRING RESORT THE SHIRAHAMA, a luxury hotel in Nanki-Shirahama

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000142.000031007.html
- anchor: #n1797319
- Companies mentioned: glafit株式会社、FIVE SPRING RESORT THE SHIRAHAMA、WANDERIDE、NFR-01 Pro⁺、WANDERMAP、アドベンチャーワールド、和歌の浦温泉 萬波 MANPA RESORT、ホテルエピナール那須、Makuake

Facts:
- Accessible by car in about 10–15 minutes from either Nanki-Shirahama Airport or JR Shirahama Station
- Number of units installed: 4
- Usage fees (tax included): 3,300 yen for 60 minutes / 6,600 yen for 120 minutes
- A series of cliffs about 60 meters high

## Smart customer management with kintone - SUBLINE launches kintone integration

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000142.000048404.html
- anchor: #n1797318
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インターパーク、サイボウズ株式会社、SUBLINE、kintone

Facts:
- The plugin itself can also be installed for “0 yen”

## 5 days of fun with 30 Rody characters! “Play with Your Favorite Rody! at Toyosuna Umikaze Plaza” to be held

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000143.000070075.html
- anchor: #n1797317
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社千葉ステーションビル、JR東日本、LEDRAPLASTIC JAMMY、RODY

Facts:
- 30 Rody characters
- A “balloon Rody” about 3.5 meters tall
- 300 yen per session, tax included
- Shaved ice (400 yen, tax included)
- French fries (500 yen, tax included), fried chicken (500 yen, tax included)
- Samgyeopsal course (2,800 yen, tax included)
- All-you-can-drink for 120 minutes (1,700 yen, tax included)
- JR東日本 Train Simulator experience (10 minutes / 1,000 yen, tax included)
- Railway diorama experience (3 minutes / 300 yen, tax included)

## 「北欧、暮らしの道具店」refreshes the name and logo of its original brand, launched 10 years ago; new name is “KURASHI&Trips”

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000024748.html
- anchor: #n1797316
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クラシコム、北欧、暮らしの道具店、KURASHI&Trips PUBLISHING、KURASHI&Trips、マザーハウスブランド「ERIKO YAMAGUCHI」、アーバンリサーチ「かぐれ」、Noritake、ARABIA

Facts:
- More than 50% of product sales
- August 3, 2026
- 2007
- Number of employees: 96
- As of the end of July 2025

## The finest seasonal fruit from Ishikawa Prefecture: Kosui pears from Mr. Okumura, perfected over 2 generations

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000149.000130004.html
- anchor: #n1797315
- Companies mentioned: 楽彩株式会社、デリカフーズグループ、RAKUSAI、ヤマト運輸

Facts:
- About 2.5 kg
- 7–8 pears
- 3,480 yen
- Flat shipping fee of 950 yen
- Limited to 300 sets

## 三井住友信託銀行 announces the interest rate for August 2026 on its yen time deposit plan, available exclusively through internet banking

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000156.000055547.html
- anchor: #n1797314
- Companies mentioned: 三井住友信託銀行、三井住友信託ダイレクト

Facts:
- Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.)
- Monday, August 31, 2026

## Truck reservation/reception system “トラック簿” launches a smartphone feature for managing loading bays

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000159.000106200.html
- anchor: #n1797313
- Companies mentioned: ハコベル株式会社、ラクスル株式会社、セイノーホールディングス

Facts:
- Received an investment from セイノーホールディングス in August 2022

## 【MONIN shaved ice pop-up shop arrives!】“古今茶家STAND with MONIN,” a first collaboration between a long-established shaved ice shop and “モナン,” opens for a limited time at Nagoya Station from Aug. 3

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000163.000077634.html
- anchor: #n1797312
- Companies mentioned: MONIN、モナン、日仏貿易株式会社、株式会社cocon、古今茶家、デニスグループ

Facts:
- From Aug. 3 to Sept. 1, 2026
- A lineup of 30 carefully selected syrups from among more than 100 MONIN products
- Enjoyed at cafes, restaurants, bars, hotels and bakeries in more than 150 countries
- A shaved ice shop in Sakae, Nagoya, founded 26 years ago
- Established in 1954

## “Udon wa Kineya Night,” an official 阪神タイガース game, to be held on Aug. 9

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000165.000090386.html
- anchor: #n1797311
- Companies mentioned: 阪神タイガース、中日ドラゴンズ、京セラ、株式会社グルメ杵屋

Facts:
- The event will be held at 京セラ Dome Osaka on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026
- Game starts at 18:00

## A solution to insufficient game storage on PC and PS5. SUNEAST’s X giveaway campaign for a chance to win the high-speed M.2 SSD “GOLD SERIES 720 1TB” runs through today.

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000131068.html
- anchor: #n1797310
- Companies mentioned: SUNEAST、株式会社旭東エレクトロニクス、PlayStation 5、Nintendo Switch 2、ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント

Facts:
- Maximum read speed: 7450MB/s
- Maximum write speed: 6600MB/s
- 1TB capacity model

## Aeronext and Change Holdings enter business partnership to realize “crisis management AX” using AI drones

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000169.000032193.html
- anchor: #n1797309
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エアロネクスト、株式会社チェンジホールディングス、NEXT DELIVERY

Facts:
- Agreement date: Aug. 1, 2026

## “Stanlly plus” selected for the “Enjoy a Tour of the Osumi Peninsula in Kagoshima! Digital Stamp Rally,” hosted by 鹿児島県大隅地域振興局

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000171.000057725.html
- anchor: #n1797308
- Companies mentioned: 鹿児島県大隅地域振興局、株式会社PKBソリューション、Stanlly plus、株式会社MBCサンステージ、株式会社デンソーウェーブ

Facts:
- The approximately 44 km Miyakonojo–Shibushi Road opens in its entirety
- Underway since Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026
- Prize A: Kagoshima Osumi-produced kuroge wagyu sirloin steak (5 winners per period)
- Prize B: Kagoshima Osumi-produced grilled eel (7 winners per period)
- Prize C: Kagoshima Osumi-produced kurobuta pork shabu-shabu set (10 winners per period)
- Fun prize: (9 winners per period)

## Braze selected for ジオテクノロジーズ’ points-earning app “トリマ”

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000172.000066773.html
- anchor: #n1797307
- Companies mentioned: Braze株式会社、ジオテクノロジーズ株式会社、トリマ

Facts:
- A popular points-earning app with 25 million downloads.
- More than 130 companies had adopted it as of the start of 2026.

## 【京都伝統産業ミュージアム】Accepting entries for the 3rd Kyoto Craft & Design Competition, “TRADITION for TOMORROW”

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000173.000077909.html
- anchor: #n1797306
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社京都産業振興センター、京都伝統産業ミュージアム、Pieces of Japan株式会社、Space Magic mon Co.、UMA / design farm、株式会社強羅花壇、京都新聞、KBS京都

Facts:
- Prize: 1 million yen
- Prize: 300,000 yen
- Prize: 100,000 yen
- 5,500 yen (tax included)
- 2,750 yen (tax included)
- Within 200 cm
- Within 30 kg

## Signs a partnership agreement with 吹田市 to improve cancer screening rates

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000174.000051296.html
- anchor: #n1797305
- Companies mentioned: ＳＯＭＰＯひまわり生命保険株式会社、吹田市

## “Nature EV Switch” now available through アイエーエナジー’s “EV Eco Home”

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000175.000019285.html
- anchor: #n1797304
- Companies mentioned: Nature株式会社、アイエーエナジー、アイエーグループ株式会社

Facts:
- Sales begin Wednesday, July 15, 2026

## 株式会社クロスワンの経営革新計画「写真データを起点としたオンデマンド立体商品事業への転換」が東京都より承認

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000176.000162890.html
- anchor: #n1797303
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クロスワン、東京都

Facts:
- The plan period runs from January 2026 through December 2030.
- Approval date: July 24, 2026

## Multivitamin supplement “VITA POWER” gets a revamp!

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000177.000086328.html
- anchor: #n1797302
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社VITAS、サビンサ

Facts:
- Approximately 2.8 million bags sold to date
- 1袋あたり12,000mgから15,000mgへ増量
- Price: ¥2,480 (tax included)
- Capital: 10,000,000 yen

## Announcement of an official supplier agreement with Save the Ocean株式会社

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000183.000118173.html
- anchor: #n1797301
- Companies mentioned: Save the Ocean株式会社、浦安D-Rocks、NTTジャパンラグビー リーグワン

Facts:
- NTTジャパンラグビー リーグワン2026-27シーズン

## Monoxer official podcast “Learning to Teach Radio” Season 2 features elementary school teacher Kenta Morioka, known as “Mr. Black-and-White”

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000189.000029973.html
- anchor: #n1797278
- Companies mentioned: モノグサ株式会社、Monoxer

Facts:
- Available starting Monday, August 3, 2026
- Working with children in elementary schools for 16 years
- Established: August 10, 2016

## “SENTIA Passion Fruit Capsule,” a tobacco stick for the “IQOS ILUMA” series, to go on sale sequentially starting Monday, August 3, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000189.000043993.html
- anchor: #n1797277
- Companies mentioned: フィリップ モリス ジャパン合同会社、フィリップ モリス インターナショナル、スウェディッシュマッチ社、米国食品医薬品局（FDA）

Facts:
- The “SENTIA” product lineup will comprise 20 varieties.
- In PMI’s first quarter of 2026, it accounted for 43% of net revenue.
- Since 2008, PMI has invested $16 billion with the aim of ending cigarette sales
- With approximately 1,600 employees nationwide
- A 45% share of Japan’s tobacco market

## A fresh design evokes a world where you can experience “life with アラジン”! Official online shop “アラジンダイレクトショップ” relaunches Saturday, August 1

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000192.000015006.html
- anchor: #n1797276
- Companies mentioned: 日本エー・アイ・シー株式会社、アラジン、Sengoku Aladdin、Aladdin mate

Facts:
- Reopened on Saturday, August 1, 2026
- 2026年8月1日（土）～8月16日（日）の期間中
- Original tote bag (100 winners selected by lottery)

## [Yokohama F. Marinos] Announcement of 株式会社不二家 as an official partner

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000194.000049844.html
- anchor: #n1797275
- Companies mentioned: 横浜F・マリノス、株式会社不二家

Facts:
- November 1910
- 2026/27 season

## [3rd artist announcement] D.W.ニコルズ, who also contributed songs to “Okaasan to Issho,” set to perform at Yaizu’s Bon festival “BON BON BON 2026 — Bon Festival・Bonpa —”

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000194.000101362.html
- anchor: #n1797274
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社nonii、D.W.ニコルズ、NHK-Eテレ、K-MIX

Facts:
- 2026年8月22日（土）・23日（日）
- Early-bird ticket: 1,500 yen
- Tickets on the day: 2,500 yen
- Parking for 400 cars

## New cast announcement event for the anime “New Kochikame: This Is the Police Box in Front of Kameari Park” — “Reiwa Kochikame Operation Launch!” — set for Saturday, September 5! 50 pairs, or 100 people, will be invited free of charge by lottery!

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000194.000127482.html
- anchor: #n1797273
- Companies mentioned: 集英社、ぎゃろっぷ、ADKエモーションズ

Facts:
- A new anime project was launched in 2025
- The “New Kochikame: This Is the Police Box in Front of Kameari Park” anime new cast announcement event will be held on Saturday, September 5
- 応募期間：2026年8月3日（月）～10日（月）23：59
- Winners announced around Monday, August 17, 2026

## Space Data CSO Ryuki Hyodo’s name given to an asteroid — 国際天文学連合 officially names it “Ryukihyodo”

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000195.000080352.html
- anchor: #n1797272
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スペースデータ、国際天文学連合、LINEAR、NASA、ESA、JAXA

Facts:
- Estimated diameter: approximately 9.7 km
- Completes one orbit in approximately 5.69 years
- Semimajor axis: 3.187 au
- Orbital inclination: 15.2°
- Capital: 1.513 billion yen

## Immersive puzzle-solving experience meets “everyday-life mystery” short drama: “Noticeboard at Platform 0” now streaming

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000200.000097141.html
- anchor: #n1797271
- Companies mentioned: KDDI株式会社、アスミック・エース株式会社、双葉社、共同テレビ、Ponta

Facts:
- Starting August 3, 2026
- 300 people will be selected by lottery to receive Ponta points
- Sept. 30, 2026

## “STANDING ON THE BLUE” to exhibit at Pet Expo 2026 Fukuoka — appearing at the popular event themed “Pets Are Family” for 2 days only, August 8 (Saturday)–9 (Sunday) —

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000201.000024743.html
- anchor: #n1797270
- Companies mentioned: MNインターファッション株式会社、ファッションネット株式会社、STANDING ON THE BLUE

Facts:
- 2026年8月8日（土）から8月9日（日）まで

## Mirrativ collaborates with Sanrio Characters! Collaboration items featuring summer vacation designs are here!

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000201.000033025.html
- anchor: #n1797269
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミラティブ、株式会社サンリオ、Mirrativ、X

Facts:
- More than 5.7 million streamers
- 100 winners
- 1,000 coins

## Japan’s first* exam proctoring infrastructure, “ProctorWis Connect,” launches August 3

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000203.000004979.html
- anchor: #n1797268
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シェアウィズ、AWS

Facts:
- 60% say they want to use generative AI even when it is prohibited
- 60分の試験で1受験あたり150円
- Automatically deleted 12 months after the exam is completed

## “Retail media”: business strategies transforming the future of e-commerce and retail — why the sales floor is becoming an advertising medium

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000203.000053488.html
- anchor: #n1797267
- Companies mentioned: W２株式会社、アマゾンジャパン合同会社、Amazon Ads、Commerce Hack

Facts:
- Companies with annual sales of 10 billion yen or more
- More than 1,000 people joined in real time

## 楽天ランキング6年連続1位（※1）獲得！「はっちゃんおせち」が8月3日よりWEB先行販売スタート！

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000218.000054826.html
- anchor: #n1797266
- Companies mentioned: 楽天、株式会社愛しとーと、ヤマト運輸

Facts:
- 96% customer satisfaction
- 楽天通常価格：45,800円（税込）
- Early-bird price: 29,800 yen (tax included)
- ※16,000 yen off
- Limited quantity: 500 sets
- 楽天通常価格：32,800円（税込）
- Early-bird price: 22,800 yen (tax included)
- ※10,000 yen off

## Toyo Morton’s Saitama Plant adopts carbon-offset city gas with effectively zero net CO2 emissions

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000219.000068461.html
- anchor: #n1797265
- Companies mentioned: 東洋モートン株式会社、artienceグループ、artience株式会社

Facts:
- Annual CO2 emissions will be reduced by approximately 300 t
- CO2 emissions associated with energy use at the plant will be reduced by more than 99% compared with levels before March 2022

## 京都新聞企画事業株式会社 80th Anniversary Lecture Series, Part 3: Lecture by Mitsuhiko Imamori, “Satoyama: The Nature Close to Us”

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000222.000108310.html
- anchor: #n1797264
- Companies mentioned: 京都新聞企画事業株式会社、新潮社、世界文化社、福音館書店、岩波書店、偕成社、NHK

Facts:
- Course fee: 3,850 yen
- Cultural Center members: 3,300 yen
- The 20th Kimura Ihei Award
- The 28th Domon Ken Award
- The 48th Mainichi Publishing Culture Award
- The 56th Shogakukan Children’s Publishing Culture Award
- The 42nd Sankei Children’s Publishing Culture Award Grand Prize

## ベルシステム24 launches BPX (Business Process Transformation) support services to help companies optimize costs and implement AI

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000234.000109272.html
- anchor: #n1797263
- Companies mentioned: ベルシステム24、株式会社ベルシステム24、BPX

Facts:
- Methods for visualizing and redesigning business processes, developed through BPO operations for more than 1,700 companies annually
- Targeting FY2028 sales of ¥175 billion, an increase of ¥30 billion from FY2025
- Aiming to create ¥10 billion in business by the end of FY2028
- Increase the number of specialist consultants with BPR skills from 200 to 400
- Build a team of 2,500 AI and IT implementation professionals

## BODY PALETTE to be used for pulse surveys as corporate support begins to continuously monitor employee health

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000237.000118106.html
- anchor: #n1797262
- Companies mentioned: フラクタルワークアウト株式会社、BODY PALETTE

Facts:
- 1-14-34 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

## “Making lawyers more accessible”: New commercial featuring attorney Yuki Ogaki begins airing August 1

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000238.000004491.html
- anchor: #n1797261
- Companies mentioned: 弁護士法人AdIre法律事務所、第一東京弁護士会、愛知県弁護士会

Facts:
- A benefit payment of up to 36 million yen may be available

## ［京都精華大学］デザイン学部3年生が授業で制作したオリジナルVRゲームを体験できるイベント「VR GAME FESTIVAL 2026」を京都国際マンガミュージアムで開催

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000241.000011014.html
- anchor: #n1797260
- Companies mentioned: 京都精華大学、京都国際マンガミュージアム、面白法人カヤック、株式会社ランドスキップ

Facts:
- 2026年8月14日（金）、15日（土）の2日間
- Hours: 10:00–16:00
- 〒604-0846 Above Oike on Karasuma-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto

## コンラッド東京 to begin accepting reservations on Monday, August 3, for plans to watch the Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000241.000031000.html
- anchor: #n1797259
- Companies mentioned: コンラッド東京、（公財）東京観光財団、コンラッド・ホテルズ&リゾーツ、ヒルトン、ヒルトン・オナーズ

Facts:
- Approximately 12,000 fireworks
- ルイナール「ブラン ドゥ ブラン」付き 2名1室 381,360円～
- ドン ペリニヨン「ヴィンテージ2015」付き 2名1室 443,760円～
- ルイナール「ブラン ドゥ ブラン」付き 2名1室 399,360円～
- ドン ペリニヨン「ヴィンテージ2015」付き 2名1室 461,760円～
- 【2名席】1テーブル 100,000円
- 【2名席（窓側確約）】1テーブル 115,000円
- 【4名席】1テーブル 200,000円
- 【6名席】1テーブル 300,000円
- 【会席コース】1名様 58,000円 乾杯のシャンパーニュ付き

## 10回目の記念開催～10th Celebration～「文具女子博2026」12月に開催決定！！

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000246.000056056.html
- anchor: #n1797258
- Companies mentioned: 日販セグモ株式会社、株式会社エムディーエス、文具女子博実行委員会

Facts:
- Held over 5 days
- Total attendance has topped 800,000
- Approximately 58,000 people attended over the 5-day event

## Official せぇあ merchandise arrives at the Buber official online store! Sales begin for all 8 items, including acrylic stands and stickers

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000247.000137184.html
- anchor: #n1797257
- Companies mentioned: せぇあ、Buber、株式会社メディアリンク、TOSTA

Facts:
- Price: 1,500 yen (tax included)
- Price: 500 yen (tax included)

## “SPI＆YPI CHANGE PROTEIN,” a hybrid blend of soy and yeast, launches Monday, August 3

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000249.000071371.html
- anchor: #n1797256
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クロス・マーケティンググループ、株式会社パスクリエ

Facts:
- 400g（約20日分）/1食20gあたりたんぱく質含有量15g
- Regular price: from 3,980 yen (tax included)
- First subscription price: from 3,582 yen (tax included)

## “あすけんSHOP” to hold 2nd anniversary campaign—supporting healthy living with a 未来さん original sticker gift and commemorative coupons for up to 500 yen off

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000250.000058653.html
- anchor: #n1797255
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社asken、あすけん、あすけんSHOP、未来さん

Facts:
- More than 14 million total members
- For customers who spend 2,000 yen or more (tax included, excluding shipping)
- 300 yen off the payment amount
- When placing an order of 3,000 yen or more (tax included, excluding shipping)
- 500 yen off the payment amount
- More than 150,000 menu items
- More than 11 billion meal records

## Immersive visuals from the “Xiaomi Gaming Monitor G25i 2026” and powerful bass from the “Xiaomi Desktop Speaker Pro Set” go on sale Monday, August 3

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000251.000098799.html
- anchor: #n1797254
- Companies mentioned: 小米技術日本株式会社、シャオミ・ジャパン、Xiaomi、Xiaomi Corporation

Facts:
- Estimated market price: 17,980 yen (tax included)
- Campaign price: 17,081 yen
- Estimated market price: 16,980 yen (tax included)
- Screen size: 24.5 inches
- Refresh rate: up to 240Hz
- Fast 1ms GTG response
- Brightness: 400 nits (typical)
- Contrast ratio: 1000:1 (typical)
- 16.7 million colors
- Rated power: 36W
- Monthly active users (MAU) of the company's firmware worldwide reached approximately 754.1 million.
- More than 1.0792 billion smart devices (excluding smartphones, laptops and tablets) are connected to the company's platform.

## March 2027: Additional event announced in response to strong demand! Applications now open for exhibitors at a major recruitment event focused on venture, small and medium-sized, and mid-sized growth companies!

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000252.000017704.html
- anchor: #n1797253
- Companies mentioned: ブティックス株式会社

Facts:
- This will bring the total to 3 events during the fiscal year
- More than 100 venture and growth companies confirmed as exhibitors

## As the taco boom continues, tacos finally make their way into kamameshi! “Taco Meat Kamameshi,” a Mexican-style rice pot dish to whet the appetite in the scorching summer heat, available for a limited time from Monday, August 3, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000254.000020379.html
- anchor: #n1797252
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ライドオンエクスプレスホールディングス、釜寅

Facts:
- 1,825 yen (tax included)
- 2,041 yen (tax included)
- 2,365 yen (tax included)
- 2,473 yen (tax included)

## Create more time that drives sales! How to use LINE WORKS in the recruitment industry

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000256.000033277.html
- anchor: #n1797251
- Companies mentioned: ポーターズ株式会社、LINE WORKS株式会社、株式会社ウィルビー、株式会社エーピーシーズ、株式会社クウゼン、株式会社スマレジュ、株式会社PeopleX、株式会社マルジュ、株式会社Mico、レバレジーズ株式会社

Facts:
- New speakers and sessions have been announced for “PORTERS DAY 2026,” an in-person event specializing in the recruitment business. PORTERS DAY 2026 is a major event for recruitment businesses, hosted by Porters, which has provided systems for 25 years to support “better matching” and “job creation” for companies in recruitment, staffing and other talent-related businesses.
- Capacity: 500 people
- More than 2,200 companies have adopted the service, primarily recruitment and staffing agencies, including companies in 12 countries overseas.

## Seasonal, limited-quantity “STEAMCREAM Osmanthus & Tea” returns this year from STEAMCREAM [Sonotas株式会社]

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000259.000011903.html
- anchor: #n1797250
- Companies mentioned: STEAMCREAM、Sonotas株式会社

Facts:
- Price: 2,230 yen (before tax) / 2,453 yen (tax included)
- Size: 75g
- 10 million cans sold to date
- 4,000 members

## TBWA HAKUHODO marks its 20th anniversary and announces “3 Disruptions®”

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000261.000034082.html
- anchor: #n1797249
- Companies mentioned: TBWA HAKUHODO、博報堂、TBWAワールドワイド、Advertising Age、Campaign Asia-Pacific

Facts:
- 20th anniversary
- More than 50 brands
- By 2035

## A digital stamp rally featuring more than 100 hot spring and sauna facilities nationwide—perfect for summer vacation outings!

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000261.000049786.html
- anchor: #n1797248
- Companies mentioned: ニフティライフスタイル株式会社、ニフティ温泉、瀬戸内温泉 たまの湯、スパ＆ホテル 舞浜ユーラシア、奄美温泉 大和 ハナハナビーチリゾート、シャトレーゼ ガトーキングダム サッポロ、SPA＆ごはん ゆるうむ、春日部温泉 湯楽の里、おふろcafé utatane、天然温泉湯舞音、FLOBA、HAMANOYU えど遊、モダン湯治 おんりーゆー、SPA&HOTEL水春松井山手、天然温泉 泉州の湯、ひなたの湯、筑紫野温泉Amandi

Facts:
- More than 100 participating facilities where stamps can be collected!
- Prizes to be awarded to 270 pairs (540 people)!
- [15 stamps] Guaranteed gift! (※) Original mesh bag
- [5 stamps] Pair lodging voucher (3 pairs, 6 people selected by lottery)
- [3 stamps] Pair admission tickets (267 pairs, 534 people selected by lottery) ※Day trips
- [3 stamps] Pair invitation

## [New product] [Parent-child play] A full-course set for parents and children arrives for ピタゴラス, the educational toy that sticks together with magnets!

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000262.000045493.html
- anchor: #n1797247
- Companies mentioned: ピープル株式会社、ピタゴラス

Facts:
- Manufacturer's suggested retail price: 14,300 yen (tax included)
- Capital: 238.8 million yen
- Number of employees: 40

## A cheerful mood increases awareness of faint smiles in others — The effects of mood congruence and masks on facial expression recognition

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000268.000102047.html
- anchor: #n1797246
- Companies mentioned: 東京理科大学、英国エクセター大学、University of Exeter、東京大学

Facts:
- 53 adults
- On July 20, 2026

## Detects up to 15,840° (44 rotations) in an ultra-compact φ22 mm body: New IO-Link-compatible model of the MZ1-2200 angle sensor!

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000271.000009609.html
- anchor: #n1797245
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビー・アンド・プラス、NOVOTECHNIK社

## PeopleX、元 朝日新聞出版「アサヒカメラ」編集長・佐々木広人がHR Frontier編集長に就任

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000276.000139786.html
- anchor: #n1797244
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PeopleX、朝日新聞出版、株式会社リクルート、YKK AP、株式会社うるる

Facts:
- Capital: 116 million yen (including capital reserves)

## Announcement of renewed Ajinomoto Co., Inc. products for commercial use

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000277.000059753.html
- anchor: #n1797243
- Companies mentioned: 味の素株式会社、味の素KK

Facts:
- 9 varieties
- 1 kg bags × 8
- From September 2026 onward
- 1 L bottles × 6
- Oct. 2, 2026

## Renoveru launches RROOM, a renovation brand revitalizing the value of pre-owned condominiums in Asia, and unveils its brand website

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000280.000049400.html
- anchor: #n1797242
- Companies mentioned: リノベる株式会社、RENOVERU GLOBAL PTE. LTD.、RENOVERU (THAILAND) CO., LTD.、RROOM

Facts:
- 30 million–60 million Thai baht
- Approximately 146.4 million yen–approximately 292.8 million yen
- Planned selling price: 36,520,000 THB
- 178.22 million yen

## Eikaiwa Aeon opens applications on Tuesday, August 4, for the 4th term of its 2026 “First-Time Eiken (R) Grade 4/Grade 5 Preparation Course,” a 6-session program

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000280.000062811.html
- anchor: #n1797241
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イーオン、旺文社、KDDIグループ

Facts:
- Monday, September 28–Monday, November 16, 2026
- 74% of children do not hold an Eiken (R) certification
- 51% of parents are concerned about how to obtain a qualification
- 100% for Grade 5
- For Grade 4, the pass rate was 82% on the 2nd exam of FY2025 (held in October 2025)
- The pass rate was 81% on the 3rd exam (held in January 2026)
- About 80% of Aeon's Japanese instructors score 900 or higher on the TOEIC (R)

## MC Expert Cloud releases a “Digital Consent Signature” feature that converts various paper-based consent forms into electronic signatures sent via URL

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000282.000052686.html
- anchor: #n1797240
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Wizleap、マネーキャリア

Facts:
- Capital: 350 million yen
- Number of employees: 95

## One diary page a day, written by stuffed toys: Popular indie toy artist カネヒラ's first collection, “Tiny Particles of Light: 365 Days in the Lives of Stuffed Toys,” goes on sale

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000286.000053200.html
- anchor: #n1797239
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社玄光社、カネヒラ、デカルネロカステ東京店

Facts:
- 1日1ページ・365日の日記
- The protagonists are 12 especially popular characters selected from more than 80 stuffed toys
- List price: 3,000 yen + tax
- A6 format / 384 pages

## Joining the “WEEK to End the Overheated Summer” campaign: We must not get used to this heat. — Workplaces are on the front lines of climate change —

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000288.000115470.html
- anchor: #n1797238
- Companies mentioned: ケンコーマヨネーズ株式会社、一般社団法人日本気候リーダーズ・パートナーシップ、JAPAN 8・8 PROJECT

Facts:
- 2050年度にはCO2排出量を実質0にすることを目標
- Capital: 5.42403 billion yen (as of the end of March 2026)

## Notice regarding executive personnel changes

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000290.000042827.html
- anchor: #n1797237
- Companies mentioned: ADTANK株式会社、税理士法人山田＆パートナーズ、税理士法人K・T・Two、山梶由美子税理士事務所、筑波大学大学院、租税訴訟学会

Facts:
- A company with annual sales of around 6 billion yen

## New sneakers featuring “vehicles” from children's shoe brand IFME! The “railroad crossing” design, a hidden favorite, goes on sale in early August 2026

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000291.000035698.html
- anchor: #n1797236
- Companies mentioned: 丸紅コンシューマーリンク株式会社、IFME、早稲田大学スポーツ科学学術院、鳥居俊教授

Facts:
- Price: 4,950 yen (tax included)

## 愛され続ける乳酸菌飲料をオマージュしたエブリデイ限定オリジナルぬいぐるみが登場！クレーンゲームのプロ・五十嵐直也氏監修のアミューズメント景品として展開

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000300.000024989.html
- anchor: #n1797235
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東洋、エブリデイ、エブリデイ行田店、エブリデイとってき屋東京本店、エブリデイ多摩ノ国店、エブリデイとれトレ屋桶川店

Facts:
- Approximately 70 cm
- August 3, 2026

## “LA FIESTA,” the Muniugurumi Patio where “favorites” come together, is now underway at Seibu Akita Store

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000302.000092073.html
- anchor: #n1797234
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KThingS、エスターバニー、サンリオキャラクターズ、サンエックスユニバース、おでかけ子ザメ、ケロロ軍曹、忍たま乱太郎＆ラスカル、やさしさパークタウン、ナルミヤキャラクターズ

Facts:
- A spacious event area of more than 100 tsubo
- An event featuring 8 works
- Sunday, August 2–Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- 30th anniversary of Pompompurin
- 5th anniversary of the birth of おでかけ子ザメ

## WHILL社 launches a long-life, high-capacity battery with enhanced range

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000306.000011151.html
- anchor: #n1797233
- Companies mentioned: WHILL株式会社、WHILL社、ウィル

Facts:
- Maximum range of 1.75 times the previous model
- Up to 30.1 km
- Previous model: 17.2 km
- Price: 85,000 yen (before tax)
- The population aged 65 and over is projected to account for approximately 35% of the total population in 2040
- The population aged 65 and over accounts for approximately 35% of the total population
- Long-life design supports approximately 1,000 charging cycles (Note 2)
- Charging time: 9 hours
- Rated capacity: 496 Wh

## Details unveiled for the venue map and some exhibits at “THE WORLD OF BIOHAZARD 30th Anniversary Exhibition,” the world's first major “Biohazard” exhibition! General ticket sales begin today, Monday, August 3, at 10 a.m.!

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000311.000014654.html
- anchor: #n1797232
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東北新社、株式会社カプコン、アンブレラ社

Facts:
- “Resident Evil” 30th anniversary
- A total of 56 days
- The series has sold a cumulative 201 million copies

## Fukushima Galilei | Information on exhibiting at JASIS 2026

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000317.000081206.html
- anchor: #n1797231
- Companies mentioned: フクシマガリレイ株式会社、ガリレイホールディングス株式会社、日本分析機器工業会、日本科学機器協会

Facts:
- 会 期：2026年9月2日(水)～4日(金) 10:00～17:00
- All of our products with built-in refrigeration units are covered by a “10-year refrigerant gas leak warranty.”
- Capital: 400 million yen

## Tax accountant explains! Free web seminar on “Wills to Protect Your Family: Tax Planning and Avoiding Inheritance Disputes”

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000321.000131147.html
- anchor: #n1797230
- Companies mentioned: 辻・本郷 税理士法人

Facts:
- Assets of 50 million yen or less
- More than 2,000 employees
- More than 20,000 client companies

## Event report: With an application ratio of about 2 times, approximately 100 elementary school students served foreign visitors in English

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000351.000016874.html
- anchor: #n1797229
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社QQ English、クリスピー・クリーム・ドーナツ・ジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- Application ratio: about 2 times
- Approximately 100 elementary school students participated
- Capacity: 96
- Total applications: 198
- Average event satisfaction: 4.5 out of 5
- Change in motivation to learn English: 71% said it had increased
- Likelihood of recommending to friends and acquaintances: average of 8.5 out of 10
- Appropriateness of the duration (approximately 60 minutes): 81% said it was just right
- 800,000 worldwide

## Limited-time offering: Summer-only donuts featuring the refreshing sweetness of pineapple arrive at fresh donut specialist we♡donuts!!

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000352.000037579.html
- anchor: #n1797228
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンパーク、we♡donuts、TAKAGI COFFEE

Facts:
- 2026: 8th installment
- Starting August 1, 2026
- Number of seats: 16
- Number of seats: 18
- Number of seats: 35

## Asilla begins offering “People Flow Map,” a new feature for asilla BIZ that visualizes foot traffic across an entire floor

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000353.000043312.html
- anchor: #n1797227
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アジラ、原宿クエスト、楽天地ビル、アーバンネット名古屋ネクスタビル、アーバンネット名古屋ビル、アーバンネット仙台中央ビル

Facts:
- It has been adopted at more than 50 facilities to date.
- Launch as an open beta in August 2026.
- In March 2026, the attribute analysis and custom report features were launched as official versions.

## Mobilus launches its full-suite AI chat agent, MOBI BOT GenAI.

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000360.000031387.html
- anchor: #n1797226
- Companies mentioned: モビルス株式会社、MOBI BOT GenAI、MOBI AGENT、MooA®、PCI DSS、LINE

Facts:
- Launched on August 3, 2026.
- 5 types of AI chat features with different characteristics.
- Continued usage rate of 99% or more.
- Adopted by more than 500 companies.
- Established: September 2011.

## Featured new release! A moving reincarnation-and-redemption BL story from 吾妻香夜: The Lighthouse Keeper and the Seagull’s Child 3 goes on sale today in print and at e-book retailers!

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000363.000118288.html
- anchor: #n1797225
- Companies mentioned: 吾妻香夜、エンゾウ、H&C Comics ihr HertZ Series、株式会社大洋図書、b's-garden、アニメイト新宿、コミコミスタジオ、とらのあな、ホーリンラブブックス

Facts:
- Print edition: Monday, August 3, 2026.
- Digital release: Monday, August 3, 2026.
- ※Distribution at other retailers will begin sequentially from Thursday, August 6, 2026.
- ※On display for a limited time through Sunday, August 16.
- Event period: Friday, July 31, 2026, 17:00–Friday, October 30, 23:59.
- During the period through 9:59 on Monday, August 10, on the コミコミスタジオ online store.

## Announcement of platinum partner agreement with professional soccer club FC大阪.

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000364.000070816.html
- anchor: #n1797224
- Companies mentioned: FC大阪、株式会社ミツウロコヴェッセル関西、日本プロサッカーリーグ、明治安田J3リーグ

Facts:
- Capital: ¥91.4 million.

## Kaonavi Personality, an aptitude assessment service that uses personality data to improve the accuracy of placing the right people in the right roles, to launch in October 2026.

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000366.000030113.html
- anchor: #n1797223
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カオナビ、カリフォルニア大学バークレー校、ニューヨーク大学

Facts:
- Scheduled for release on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
- Visualizes compatibility between individuals and organizations using 32 personality traits.

## 官公庁食堂から全国の食文化を発信！ 農林水産省『あふ食堂』ほか8拠点にて「ご当地どんぶりフェア」開催

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000376.000053263.html
- anchor: #n1797222
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 SANKO MARKETING FOODS、農林水産省、東京法務局、外務省、厚生労働省、防衛省、東大付属病院、衆議院第二別館

Facts:
- 8 locations in total.
- 8 locations and 10 stores in total.
- From Monday, August 3, 2026
- Scheduled for early October 2026.

## Ota Takashi appointed executive officer and CHRO at Ururu; to integrate management and human resources strategies toward achieving ¥20 billion in sales.

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000389.000049287.html
- anchor: #n1797221
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社うるる、株式会社ゆめみ、アクセンチュア株式会社、グロービス経営大学院

Facts:
- 2026年3月期には売上高77.5億円
- Posted EBITDA of ¥1.27 billion.
- Sales of ¥20 billion.
- EBITDA30〜40億円

## Inaba Foods’ CIAO Churu and Inaba Light Tuna floats will appear again this year at the Aomori Nebuta Festival!

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000397.000058165.html
- anchor: #n1797220
- Companies mentioned: いなば食品株式会社、いなばペットフード株式会社、いなば食品グループ

Facts:
- The Aomori Nebuta Festival, being held from August 2–7, 2026.
- Starting today, August 3.

## Ohi Real Estate, founded in Fukuoka 58 years ago and managing more than 6,000 rental units, launches electronic contracts with ITANDI Rental Management.

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000424.000014691.html
- anchor: #n1797219
- Companies mentioned: イタンジ株式会社、株式会社大井不動産、リーシング・マネジメント・コンサルティング株式会社、一般財団法人日本データ通信協会

Facts:
- Founded in Fukuoka 58 years ago.
- Manages more than 6,000 rental units.
- A total of 430,000 electronic contracts in fiscal 2025.
- Used for more than 10% of rental contracts nationwide.
- Usage rate: 84.7%.
- Adopted by approximately 700 companies.
- Reduction of approximately 12.92 million sheets of paper per year

## Umbrella brand Wpc. unveils its 2026 fall/winter collection and brand video! New items include raincoats for rainy days and cycling.

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000424.000058622.html
- anchor: #n1797218
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワールドパーティー、Wpc.、楽天市場、ZOZOTOWN、Amazon、マルイウェブチャネル、d fashion、MAGASEEK、LOCONDO、Wpc. and ST

Facts:
- Melty Flower (¥2,860, tax included).
- Melty Flower Mini (¥3,190, tax included).
- Fruit Garden (¥2,860, tax included).
- Fruit Garden Mini (¥3,410, tax included).
- Mellow Garden (¥2,860, tax included).
- Mellow Garden Mini (¥3,410, tax included).
- Lily (¥2,970, tax included).
- Lily Mini (¥3,190, tax included).
- Raincoat that can be worn over a backpack (¥5,940, tax included).
- Panel-stitched rain poncho (¥3,960, tax included).

## Craif attends the presentation ceremony for the 51st Inoue Harushige Prize.

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000426.000041883.html
- anchor: #n1797217
- Companies mentioned: Craif株式会社、名古屋大学、国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構(JST)、東京工業大学、東京科学大学

Facts:
- The 51st Inoue Harushige Prize.
- As a rule, only 2 recipients are honored each year.
- Technology that identifies cancer from just 1 milliliter of urine.
- Risk of 10 types of cancer.
- Founded in 2018
- Capital: 100 million yen

## 8月31日“野菜の日”に向けて、“野菜を楽しむ習慣”を提案するロック・フィールドとカゴメの共同イベント「野菜の力を、おいしく知る日。」を開催しました

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000429.000099065.html
- anchor: #n1797216
- Companies mentioned: ロック・フィールド、カゴメ株式会社

Facts:
- Participants: 78 members in total from ロック・フィールド Members and & KAGOME Members.
- 302 stores nationwide, including 7 shop brands such as RF1 in department store basements and station buildings.

## The Digital Women and Regional Business Support Partnership Consortium, led by フォーバル, wins 加賀市’s Women’s DX Talent Development and Employment Support Project in Ishikawa Prefecture.

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000448.000104276.html
- anchor: #n1797215
- Companies mentioned: フォーバル、MAIA、テレクト、加賀市

Facts:
- Established: September 18, 1980 (Showa 55).

## 14年間すべてを見届けてきたデイリースポーツ番記者が迫る、誰も知らない「監督・岡田彰布」

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000457.000052297.html
- anchor: #n1797214
- Companies mentioned: 阪神タイガース、オリックス・バファローズ、デイリースポーツ、株式会社飛鳥新社

Facts:
- List price: ¥2,000 plus tax.
- List price: ¥2,200.
- 7,657 Days of Solitude.

## Intensive 360° care for the eye area! New eye zone mask now on sale!

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000490.000030413.html
- anchor: #n1797213
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ディーエイチシー、DHC

Facts:
- Retail price: ¥1,518 (tax included).
- Capacity: 6 uses (2 sheets × 6 sets).
- Shipping begins Monday, August 17, 2026, with sales starting sequentially.

## 【ニューエラ】日本の盆栽アーティスト集団＜TRADMAN’S BONSAI＞との初コレクションを8月10日（月）に発売

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000509.000015945.html
- anchor: #n1797212
- Companies mentioned: ニューエラ、TRADMAN’S BONSAI、株式会社松葉屋

Facts:
- ¥6,600 each.
- ¥6,820 each.
- ¥4,620 each.
- ¥7,700 each.
- ¥7,150 each.
- 3,300 yen

## A private, reassuring space that pops open in an instant. The “One-Touch Privacy Tent for Vertical and Horizontal Use,” ideal for outdoor activities too, goes on sale August 3.

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000510.000029256.html
- anchor: #n1797211
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コジット

Facts:
- A one-person size measuring 79 × 79 × 182 cm.
- Price: ¥7,678 (tax included).

## ＼August 8 is Gashapon® Day!／Limited-edition and advance-sale products, giveaways, and more at Gashapon Bandai Official Shops nationwide! Introducing the notable new “Car Keshi GP” series, too!

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000515.000122810.html
- anchor: #n1797210
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイ、一般社団法人日本記念日協会、集英社、フジテレビ、東映アニメーション、SANRIO CO., LTD.、双葉社、シンエイ、テレビ朝日、ADK

Facts:
- In 2022, marking the 45th anniversary of Gashapon.
- “Gashapon Day” on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
- Following a vote with 3,588 entries.
- We will give you 200pt in “Gasha Points”
- 2倍の200ptプレゼントいたします
- We launch more than 120 types of products onto the market every month

## Discontinuation of the Hiromi Line section between Shin-Kani Station and Mitake Station

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000524.000089084.html
- anchor: #n1797209
- Companies mentioned: 名古屋鉄道、岐阜県御嵩町、可児市、八百津町

Facts:
- 7.4 km section of the Hiromi Line between Shin-Kani Station and Mitake Station
- Sunday, April 1, 2029
- Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- 784,785 people per year
- 1,687 people per day

## 【くふう トクバイ】Launch of the “Shopping Relay” campaign in the Kanto area, where shopping at multiple stores increases your chances of winning!

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000535.000046400.html
- anchor: #n1797208
- Companies mentioned: くふうカンパニー、くふう トクバイ、株式会社 Zaim

Facts:
- Win cash and digital gifts worth a total of 300,000 yen
- Your chances of winning can increase by up to 10 times
- Approximately 270,000 stores are listed
- More than 17 million monthly users

## Opening a new account and meeting the requirements gets you up to 30,000 yen in cash: “First Account Opening & Deposit Campaign” launches

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000545.000026860.html
- anchor: #n1797207
- Companies mentioned: auじぶん銀行株式会社、KDDI株式会社、沖縄セルラー電話株式会社

Facts:
- au and UQ mobile users will receive up to 30,000 yen
- You can receive benefits worth up to 54,000 yen
- Yen ordinary deposit interest rate equivalent to 1.00% per year (before tax) for up to 1 year

## Targets the source of dark spots*¹ and softens the hard stratum corneum for better absorption: “EQUITANCE White Lotion” launches

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000546.000005120.html
- anchor: #n1797206
- Companies mentioned: サンスター、サンスターグループ、EQUITANCE（エクイタンス）

Facts:
- Launches Tuesday, September 1, 2026

## “Gentle Light Healthy Heart” illumination to be held at Nara Tokae!

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000552.000142065.html
- anchor: #n1797205
- Companies mentioned: 奈良県、日本心臓財団、日本循環器協会、奈良県脳卒中・心臓病等総合支援センター、なら燈花会の会、健康ハートの日実行委員会

Facts:
- August 10 can be read as 810 (heart)
- August 10

## SBI Life invests in a “sustainability bond” issued by 西アフリカ開発銀行

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000558.000098438.html
- anchor: #n1797204
- Companies mentioned: SBI生命保険株式会社、西アフリカ開発銀行、SBIグループ

Facts:
- The 8 member countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU)
- Established in 1973