AI News 180m Report

2026-08-03 09:00–12:00 JST

1018 received, 1017 listed, 5 sources ・ Page 9 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）

MAISON OPTICAL opens a new location a 1-minute walk from Ebisu Station. It also begins carrying the up-and-coming Dutch brand Bloomdale Eyewear.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • BLOOMDALE BD 722-25: 46,200 yen (tax included)
  • Opening on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (national holiday)
  • Available at more than 400 shops in the Netherlands
  • Expanding into 24 countries, mainly in Europe

Companies mentioned：オーマイグラス株式会社、MAISON OPTICAL、Bloomdale Eyewear、TOM FORD、Yohji Yamamoto、TART OPTICAL ARNEL、LineArt CHARMANT、サバエ・オプト、麻布眼鏡堂

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ALGO ARTIS publishes “Impact Report 2026” — putting planning in the hands of technology and decision-making in the hands of people.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 2021
  • Impact Report 2026

Companies mentioned：ALGO ARTIS、OPTIUMシリーズ

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Launch of the “《よこしん》 Flower and Color Time Deposit”: Super Time Deposit, 1-year term (simple interest): 1.0% per year (0.796% after tax); Super Time Deposit, 3-year term (compound interest): 1.2% per year (0.956% after tax)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1.0% per year
  • 0.796% after tax
  • 1.2% per year
  • 0.956% after tax
  • 100,000 yen or more
  • Under 10 million yen
  • Up to 20 million yen
  • 30 billion yen

Companies mentioned：横浜信用金庫

Original Article page

The “Audio High School Baseball” service, which streams the Summer Koshien tournament live for free, will return from August 5 this year

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • All games of the 108th National High School Baseball Championship will be broadcast live, in full and completely free of charge.
  • Channel open period: July 29, 2026 (Wed.)–August 31, 2026 (Mon.)
  • Campaign period: August 5–31, 2026
  • The number of participating stations has increased to 16!

Companies mentioned：株式会社radiko、朝日放送ラジオ株式会社、朝日新聞

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A “common yardstick” for supply and demand in an era when “your usual medication may be unavailable.” A beta version of the SCUEL Drug Supply Stability Dashboard (S-SSD), which visualizes the supply of approximately 16,000 drug products every day, is now available for free

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 978 products are available only in limited shipments
  • Supply of 847 products has been suspended
  • Individual profiles for approximately 6,600 products
  • Pages for 261 manufacturers
  • For dyslipidemia, the estimated lower-bound number of people who “meet the criteria but are not taking medication” was approximately 4.68 million in fiscal 2019
  • It fell by approximately 1.01 million over 5 years, to approximately 3.67 million in fiscal 2023
  • Domestic pharmaceutical production totaled ¥10.2485 trillion in 2024

Companies mentioned：ミーカンパニー株式会社、厚生労働省、PMDA、NDB

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Fukuoka: 学校法人麻生塾 begins displaying messages of support from donors to its “ASO Mirai Support” donation program

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Individuals: Any amount of 5,000 yen or more per unit
  • Corporations: Any amount of 50,000 yen or more per unit
  • The number of graduates exceeds 72,000

Companies mentioned：学校法人麻生塾、麻生専門学校グループ

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“A dial that captures the night sky.” A one-of-a-kind piece that will never be encountered again. Sales begin for the ROLEX Oysterdate Ref.6694 “Midnight Tropical Dial.”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥1,532,600 (tax included)
  • 34 mm Oyster case
  • Genuine Rolex Oyster bracelet (fits wrists up to 19 cm)

Companies mentioned：ROLEX、PRINCIPE PRIVE - Epoca d’Oro、PRINCIPE privé

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The “yankee walk” is actually the most natural way to walk! Book release: “Rasen-ryu Yuru-raku Walking: A Way of Walking That Gets Rid of ‘I Don’t Want to Walk’ in Mind and Body”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • List price: 1,870 yen
  • A5 format, 96 pages
  • Release date: August 4, 2026 (Tue.)

Companies mentioned：株式会社CEメディアハウス、株式会社ミキモト、大修館書店、マガジンハウス

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LION FX Mexican peso-yen exclusive churros giveaway campaign launched

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Campaign period

Companies mentioned：ヒロセ通商株式会社、LION FX

Original Article page

LION FX Turkish lira sausage burrito giveaway campaign launched

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • When you accumulate at least 50,000 yen in swap points on any of the eligible currency pairs (TRY/JPY, USD/TRY, EUR/TRY), or in total

Companies mentioned：ヒロセ通商株式会社、LION FX

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LION FX Turkish lira Turkish rice giveaway campaign launched

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Each time you accumulate 200,000 yen in swap points on any of the eligible currency pairs (TRY/JPY, USD/TRY, EUR/TRY), or in total
  • Application period: August 3, 2026 (Mon.), 6:30 AM–September 1, 2026 (Tue.), 8:59 AM
  • Original対象期間：2026年8月3日(月)AM 6:30～2026年9月1日(火)AM 6:00まで

Companies mentioned：ヒロセ通商株式会社、LION FX

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wiffy announces disaster-prevention wireless LAN service

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Usage-based pricing of 100 yen per 1 GB, excluding tax

Companies mentioned：アマランス合同会社、wiffy

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LION FX Turkish lira 551 lot trading pork bun giveaway campaign launched

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total trading volume of at least 551,000 currency units one way

Companies mentioned：ヒロセ通商株式会社、LION FX

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株式会社NEXERA Solution begins full-scale rollout of its “Next-Generation Executive and Management Development Program”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXERA Solution

Original Article page

[New account openings only] 8月夏祭り maximum 1 million yen cashback campaign launches!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Up to 1 million yen
  • Trades of 150,000 currency units or more one way
  • Trades of 300,000 currency units or more one way
  • Trades of 2 million currency units or more one way
  • Trading of 5 million currency units or more one way
  • Trades of 12 million currency units or more one way
  • Trades of 15 million currency units or more one way
  • Trades of 30 million currency units or more one way
  • Trades of 45 million currency units or more one way
  • Trades of 60 million currency units or more one way
  • Trades of 75 million currency units or more one way
  • Trades of 90 million currency units or more one way
  • Trades of 120 million currency units or more one way
  • Trades of 150 million currency units or more one way
  • 180 million units one way

Companies mentioned：ヒロセ通商株式会社、LION FX

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2026 Summer: Chinese gourmet food sets off a chain reaction of deliciousness in your brain! And a freezer giveaway!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • From Monday, August 3, 2026
  • Until September 1, 2026, 8:59 AM
  • Hirose freezer for frozen meals, white / 80 L
  • 551 Horai pork buns, 6 per pack
  • LION fried rice (1–10 servings)
  • OriginalLION餃子(5人前～30人前[1人前10個])
  • Large meat shumai (1–3 servings)
  • Juicy bomb gyoza (1–3 servings)
  • Legendary LION Gyoza special sauce (1–2 bottles)

Companies mentioned：ヒロセ通商株式会社、LION FX

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Ideas yet to be discovered, going beyond insights from 7 million brows. HBL becomes a first-time sponsor of the 宣伝会議賞.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 13,000 salons nationwide
  • 7 million brows to date
  • Approximately 560,000 entries

Companies mentioned：株式会社JULIA IVY、HBL、宣伝会議賞、株式会社宣伝会議、TROIAREUKE

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コンステラセキュリティジャパン to launch a free webinar series on cognitive warfare and information operations in August

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The first session will be held on August 19, 2026 (Wed.), on the theme “Public Reception and the Spread of Debate on Social Media, as Seen Through Disinformation Cases Surrounding Issues Involving Foreign Nationals.”
  • コンステラセキュリティジャパン株式会社 (Chiyoda City, Tokyo) will hold a monthly free webinar series on cognitive warfare and information operations from August 2026 through February 2027.

Companies mentioned：コンステラセキュリティジャパン、株式会社コンステラセキュリティジャパン

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株式会社リアルエステート breaks ground on a new condominium development project in Nishinakajima

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Site area
  • Building footprint
  • Total floor area
  • Floor area subject to the floor-area ratio
  • Height
  • Scheduled construction start
  • Scheduled construction completion
  • Capital

Companies mentioned：株式会社リアルエステート、一級建築士事務所 タット・プラン＆T株式会社

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株式会社Ginza named a “Top-Rated Company for User Satisfaction” for the 3rd consecutive year at the “リショップナビアワード2025”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Average customer review rating of 4.5 points
  • More than 4,000 companies nationwide
  • 175,000 completed projects nationwide
  • Founded: January 1989

Companies mentioned：株式会社Ginza、リショップナビ

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Acquires a Pokémon card information site with a peak of 4 million monthly page views. Toreca Pro acquires 2 businesses operating media sites specializing in trading cards

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 4 million monthly page views (as of December 2021, measured by the previous operator)
  • Business transfer date: July 16, 2026
  • Rebranding date: July 17, 2026
  • Launched: October 2018
  • Launched: March 2024
  • Established: May 1, 2026
  • Capital: 9.9 million yen

Companies mentioned：トレカプロ株式会社、ポケカサーチ、当たりカード辞典、ゲームサーチ、トレカスタイルWEB

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Mitsui Direct General Insurance to begin selling 1-day leisure and sports accident insurance

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original保険料 400～500 円／1日

Companies mentioned：三井ダイレクト損害保険株式会社、MSプラスワン少額短期保険株式会社、三井住友海上火災保険株式会社

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ゴウダ株式会社 begins handling Tesla Powerwall 3 home batteries

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 1 million units installed worldwide across the series
  • Maximum output: 9.69 kW (at 100% power factor)
  • 97.5% conversion efficiency from DC to AC
  • Battery capacity: 13.5 kWh
  • Maximum current per MPPT: 38 A Isc

Companies mentioned：ゴウダ株式会社、Tesla,Inc.、環境共創イニシアチブ(SII)

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Original港区・虎ノ門の「片平歯科医院」、開業20年を機に『虎ノ門おとなこども歯科・矯正歯科』へリニューアル。

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • June 2026
  • A child's first visit to the dentist by age 3
  • Zero cavities by age 6

Companies mentioned：片平歯科医院、虎ノ門おとなこども歯科・矯正歯科、東京科学大学、東京医科歯科大学

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[New opening in Kawagoe] Juicy, bursting xiaolongbao and authentic Sichuan mapo tofu taught by an Iron Chef! The new casual Chinese-style bar 酒場リンリン opens Aug. 4 in front of Kawagoe-shi Station

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Seating capacity: 52 seats (12 counter seats and 40 table seats)
  • Number of employees: 290
  • Signature burst-juice xiaolongbao, 2 pieces, at nearly half price! Regularly ¥380 (¥418) → ¥199 (¥219)!
  • Originalハイボール・レモンサワー 何杯飲んでも1杯99円(109)！

Companies mentioned：株式会社ミナモト、酒場リンリン、大二郎の小籠包、四川担々麺 哲

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Originalもんじゃ酒場だしや、期間限定「だしやの夏祭りフェア」開催！

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • All-you-can-eat and drink course available for ¥3,280 (¥3,608 including tax)
  • From Aug. 3, 2026, through Oct. 31

Companies mentioned：もんじゃ酒場だしや、株式会社FS.shake

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Original【新店舗】高価買取 おたからやが愛知県長久手市の「イオンモール長久手」に進出！｜「高価買取おたからや イオンモール長久手店」2026年8月3日（月）オープン！

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Operates more than 1,930 stores worldwide (as of Aug. 1, 2026)
  • Boasts a 96.2% positive rating on Google reviews
  • Gold ingot, 1 kg: ¥30,002,000
  • Accessories found at a family home (K18, 238.9 g): ¥5,368,400
  • Bracelet purchased overseas (K22, 79.1 g): ¥2,164,300
  • Approximately 2,600 parking spaces

Companies mentioned：株式会社いーふらん、高価買取おたからや、イオンモール長久手、ルイ・ヴィトン、エルメス、シャネル、グッチ、ヴェルサーチ、クリスチャンディオール、クロエ、セリーヌ、バーバリー、フェンディ、ボッテガ・ヴェネタ、ミュウミュウ、ロエベ、プラダ、コーチ、ロレックス、パテックフィリップ、オーデマピゲ、ヴァシュロン・コンスタンタン、A.ランゲ＆ゾーネ、ブレゲ、オメガ、カルティエ、リシャール・ミル、ウブロ、IWC、グランドセイコー

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“Team Enjoy Sports in Summer” summer sports support campaign underway!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • We will promote this initiative starting in summer 2026
  • During the period from June 12, 2026, through Aug. 31
  • Now in its 16th year

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人ジャパンデザイン、スポーツ庁

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JINGS adds a new feature to “Lean AI” that organizes decision-making criteria from on-site video and interviews, and begins offering an alpha version

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: April 22, 2024
  • Certified as a “Matsuo Lab Startup®” on March 21, 2025.

Companies mentioned：JINGS、グローリー株式会社、シスメックス株式会社、Astemo株式会社、株式会社タダノ

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Sugawara Seiki's “Open Factory” launches Aug. 3

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Number of employees: 104 (as of April 2023)
  • Capital: 40 million yen
  • Founded: May 1949 (Showa 24)
  • Established: December 1966 (Showa 41)

Companies mentioned：菅原精機株式会社

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Originalディープテック特化型VCのBUILD1号ファンド、東京都に続き、日本政策投資銀行や商工組合中央金庫がLP参画

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original最終的なファンド規模は80〜100億円を目指しており
  • A fund term of 15 years (with an extension of up to 3 years) has been set

Companies mentioned：株式会社BUILD、株式会社日本政策投資銀行、株式会社商工組合中央金庫

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Exa Policy launches Covenant Personal Edition, an AI governance app for individuals and professionals, on Microsoft Store — keep confidential information local and send the rest to the cloud

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ¥5,000 per month, including tax
  • Aug. 1, 2026

Companies mentioned：エクサポリシー合同会社、Microsoft

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AI does it in as little as 3 minutes. PRaze officially launches its press release publishing service

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Complete a draft in as little as 3 minutes
  • Publish a press release in as little as 10 minutes after free membership registration
  • 1.07 million impressions in search results across the site
  • 37,000 clicks
  • Company information pages (for approximately 830,000 companies)
  • 31 AI reporters handle the drafts
  • Automatically generate up to 7 LP articles
  • SEO measures through related-site integration and keyword planning
  • FREE: ¥0
  • MINI: ¥980
  • LIGHT: ¥2,980
  • STANDARD: ¥4,980
  • PREMIUM: ¥6,980

Companies mentioned：株式会社SkillMark、PRaze、Techture、LocalTechValue、AIESPA、SeniorDogCare

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The General Incorporated Association Transmission Data Security Council (SDC) is established

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Following its first extraordinary general meeting, participating companies have established a framework to advance the initiative, which will fully launch today, Aug. 3, 2026.
  • The initiative will fully launch today, Aug. 3, 2026.

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人伝送データセキュリティ評議会、SDC、Security of Data Transfer Council、株式会社シーズ、ACCROSSOR PTE. LTD.、リンテック株式会社、NSW株式会社、TDIプロダクトソリューション株式会社、株式会社平山、株式会社ディジタルメディアプロフェッショナル、株式会社ロジック・アンド・デザイン、Systory Co., LTD.

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Check on-site risks in 30 seconds before departure. Free release of a “hazard prediction (KY) tool” for the security industry

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 2,360 people in the security industry suffered workplace accidents requiring at least 4 days off
  • Up 13.0% from the previous year
  • Of the 24 fatal workplace accidents, 54.2% were caused by road traffic accidents
  • People aged 60 and older account for 57.0% of those injured
  • Warning = WBGT 33 or higher / Special warning = 35 or higher
  • Automatically displayed at 841 locations nationwide

Companies mentioned：株式会社キール、厚生労働省、環境省、警察庁

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First in the Chugoku region! A giant Hirosaki Nebuta float will appear at the Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival on Aug. 13, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 35th Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival
  • Giant fan-shaped Nebuta float (approximately 8 m)
  • Japan's top apple-producing region

Companies mentioned：弘前市、柳井市、柳井金魚ちょうちん祭り協議会、柳井市役所商工観光課

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UUUM and TikSeek jointly host a workshop and networking event for TikTok Shop creators. More than 50 YouTube and TikTok creators attend

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 50 YouTube and TikTok creators attend
  • A creator with more than 1.3 million followers

Companies mentioned：UUUM、TikSeek、TikTok Shop

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Original株式会社スマイル企画、鹿児島県で企業主導型保育園2園を運営する株式会社鎌田グループと資本提携

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：株式会社スマイル企画、株式会社鎌田グループ

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[NEW OPEN Aug. 8, 2026] Personal training gym パーソナルトレーニングスタジオTRIMer opens a 1-minute walk from Kanamecho Station

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 4-session monthly plan: ¥35,200
  • 6-session monthly plan: ¥49,500
  • 8-session monthly plan: ¥61,600
  • Trial session: ¥3,300
  • Enrollment fee: ¥11,000

Companies mentioned：株式会社TRIMer、パーソナルトレーニングスタジオTRIMer

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[For unexpected business trips or suspicious behavior during the Obon holiday and summer vacation] みらい探偵社® launches its “Summer Investigation Support Coupon,” offering discounts of up to ¥220,000 as it strives to be a “not-suspicious detective agency”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Discounts of up to ¥220,000
  • From Aug. 1 through Aug. 31, 2026
  • Results from approximately 5,000 cases

Companies mentioned：みらい探偵社®、株式会社Mirai Link

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【Orthopedic specialty hospital for dogs and cats】ONEどうぶつ整形外科センター wins 日本獣医麻酔外科学会 award for 3 consecutive terms

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • For 3 consecutive terms
  • Approximately 9,000 diagnoses and treatments annually
  • More than 10,000 surgeries performed across the group

Companies mentioned：株式会社ONE for Animals、ONEどうぶつ整形外科センター、日本獣医麻酔外科学会

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🎉Notice of exhibiting at AI・人工知能EXPO NEO！！🎊

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Held in April 2026 this year
  • HOUSE OF DATA booth number: 5-7

Companies mentioned：株式会社HOUSE OF DATA、AI・人工知能EXPO NEO

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Supporting summer romance! Free tarot reading web tool “Does my ex-boyfriend still love me? Tarot Reading” officially launches

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 22 Major Arcana tarot cards
  • A total of 44 patterns combining upright and reversed positions

Companies mentioned：電話占い株式会社、電話占い未来

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“Kawami,” a Sapporo-originated cultural tradition, returns this year on the Toyohira River in central Sapporo

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A coined term that originated in Sapporo 10 years ago
  • For 10 days, from Friday, August 21, 2026, through Sunday, August 30
  • 9–12 food trucks set up each day

Companies mentioned：株式会社川見、有限会社アクティ・サプライ、株式会社アスリー、株式会社WINST、株式会社梅内工業、株式会社EZOC Supplying、寿産業株式会社、株式会社commons fun、株式会社創伸建設、株式会社SMILE SOL、株式会社ノーサイド・ウイング、平岸ハイヤー株式会社、株式会社プランニング・ホッコー、マッチポイント株式会社、有限会社マルヌマ沼田倉庫、株式会社リプロ、ワンダーストレージホールディングス株式会社

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Report on the “Melbourne Sake Festival 2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 7,200 people attended over 2 days
  • More than 400 types of sake and Japanese cultural content featured
  • 98.6% sampled sake
  • 81.7% made a purchase at the event
  • Overall event satisfaction averaged 8.80 out of 10
  • 98.4% are positive about participating in the 2027 event

Companies mentioned：ジャムズジャパン株式会社、JAMS.TV Pty Ltd

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Reversible conveyor “MTV” now supports a belt width of 200 mm

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Belt width: 200 mm
  • Belt width: 100 mm
  • Approximate conveying load: 1.5 kg per unit

Companies mentioned：マルヤス機械株式会社

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ポニークリーニング begins offering “Rakureku Cleaning,” a 24-hour convenience-store-linked laundry delivery service, in select areas of Ibaraki Prefecture

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 800 company-owned stores in the greater Tokyo and Chukyo areas
  • Operates 20 directly managed factories
  • Receive your items as soon as 4 days after drop-off
  • ポニークリーニング, founded in 1966
  • Established: 1951
  • Round-trip shipping costs 980 yen

Companies mentioned：ポニークリーニング、穂高株式会社、ヤマト運輸、セブン‐イレブン、ファミリーマート

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Uchida Shiro appointed chairman of the board at テクノプロ・ホールディングス

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 30,000 engineers, among the largest workforces in Japan
  • Effective Aug. 1, 2026
  • March 2026

Companies mentioned：テクノプロ・ホールディングス、SAPジャパン、ピートマーウィックミッチェル会計士事務所、プライスウォーターハウスシカゴ事務所、プライスウォーターハウスクーパースコンサルティング、IBMビジネスコンサルティングサービス、ベリングポイント、プライスウォーターハウスクーパースコンサルタント、プライスウォーターハウスクーパース、株式会社コミュニティーメッシュ、スギホールディングス、株式会社青山財産ネットワークス、ブラックストーン

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ホリデイ・イン＆スイーツ札幌大通公園 launches a limited-time “1st Anniversary Plan,” offering a Hokkaido breakfast for just one coin

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original北海道の朝食を1名様100円でご提供
  • Original販売数：1日5室限定
  • Breakfast buffet normally priced at 3,000 yen

Companies mentioned：ホリデイ・イン＆スイーツ札幌大通公園、じゃらん、楽天トラベル、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、AOAO SAPPORO、インターコンチネンタル ホテルズ&リゾーツ、ホリデイ・イン ホテルズ&リゾーツ、ホリデイ・イン エクスプレス、Atwell スイーツ、ステイブリッジ スイーツ、ホリデイ・イン クラブバケーションズ、キャンドルウッド スイーツ、イベロスター ビーチフロント リゾーツ、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC、IHG・ANA・ホテルズグループジャパン

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2027 CDP response deadline moved significantly earlier; Socotec to hold free CDP consultation sessions.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The deadline for submitting responses eligible for 2027 scoring is set for June 23
  • Compared with fiscal 2026 (September 16)
  • Brought forward by approximately 3 months

Companies mentioned：CDP、ソコテック・サーティフィケーション・ジャパン株式会社、Socotec

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The book “Rules for ‘Failure’ in Overseas Expansion That Next-Generation Leaders Should Know” by certified public accountant Daisuke Mori marks its 2nd anniversary of publication

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 32% of publicly listed Japanese companies say they experienced some form of misconduct within the past 3 years
  • Publicly listed companies disclosed 49 cases (43 companies) of improper accounting in 2025

Companies mentioned：SMASH国際監査法人、SMASH & Partners合同会社、パノラボ、KPMG FAS、三菱UFJリサーチ＆コンサルティング、ニデック株式会社、東京商工リサーチ、TKC、PwC Japan、PwC米国法人、PwC英国法人

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Notice of suggested retail price revisions

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 7–12%
  • Approximately 10%
  • Approximately 15%
  • Approximately 13%
  • Approximately 13–18%
  • Approximately 12%
  • Approximately 9%
  • October 2026 edition

Companies mentioned：ジャニス工業株式会社

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The god of the trumpet to perform a recital in Karuizawa! Enjoy a classical music concert in Karuizawa at the end of summer vacation

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Admission: Adults ¥5,000
  • Ages 25 and under ¥2,500

Companies mentioned：草津夏期国際音楽アカデミー＆フェスティヴァル、ルツェルン祝祭管弦楽団、N響、日フィル、ラン・ラン国際音楽財団、UBS文化財団、ピエール・ブーレーズ財団、ダボス音楽祭財団、スイス音楽青少年コンクール財団、GETTIIS、公益財団法人群馬草津国際音楽協会

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Recruiting members for the 3rd cohort of the “Hyogo Editors’ Club”!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 20 members are expected to be recruited.
  • Program period: Late September 2026–March 2027
  • Application deadline: Monday, August 24
  • Results: Applicants will be notified of the outcome by email at the address provided on the application form by Friday, September 4, 2026.

Companies mentioned：兵庫県、面白法人カヤック

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Plans to establish Food Growth Partner株式会社, a new company to build “franchise headquarters functions” for food and beverage brands

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Planned establishment date: July 19, 2026

Companies mentioned：Food Growth Partner株式会社、グローバルフードソリューション株式会社

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株式会社プロアス tried proposing “Home Healthcare in the AI Era” at 日本在宅医療連合学会—and the future really was incredible

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 79% said they “could relate”
  • 148 people responded to the survey conducted after the screening

Companies mentioned：株式会社プロアス、日本在宅医療連合学会、Dr.MiRAI

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“Kotteritchi,” supervised by competitive eating YouTuber Russian Sato, to be stocked at stores!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Available on a rolling basis from Saturday, August 8, 2026, at shops in Shimane Prefecture and antenna shops associated with Shimane Prefecture
  • Limited-quantity sale of 100 sets (2-bottle sets) at the OTEMOTO Store

Companies mentioned：エッジニア合同会社、有限会社味研、OTEMOTOプロジェクト

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Formal admission as a special regular member of 札幌証券取引所

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • An application was submitted on July 3, 2026
  • Formally admitted effective August 1, 2026
  • TSE Prime: 7172

Companies mentioned：JIA証券株式会社、札幌証券取引所、株式会社ジャパンインベストメントアドバイザー

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エクスプローラ ジャーニー completes handover of its newest ship, Explora III

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A cruise ship investment by MSCグループ, with a total investment exceeding 3.5 billion euros
  • “Explora III,” lengthened by 19.2 meters

Companies mentioned：エクスプローラ ジャーニー、MSCグループ、フィンカンティエリ、アーバン・セオリー、Patricia Urquiola、Jannik Sinner

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オーラス and ノア to jointly operate a showroom for Canadian design brand “molo” at AREC in Roppongi

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • October 2026
  • 10:00～18:00

Companies mentioned：オーラス株式会社、株式会社ノア、molo

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Original米国から帰還「九七式中戦車改」エンジン修復費用を募るクラファン開始！

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The cost is estimated at around 25 million yen, including auxiliary equipment
  • The crowdfunding campaign has a target of 30 million yen
  • Output: 170 horsepower/2,000 rpm
  • Displacement: 21,720 cc

Companies mentioned：NPO法人 防衛技術博物館を創る会、三菱、READYFOR

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[Kufu Ietate Survey] New-home prices in Yamanashi Prefecture are trending upward; building costs rose 1.6% from 2023, reaching 23.34 million yen in the first half of 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 66.7% say they feel the impact of the worsening situation in the Middle East

Companies mentioned：株式会社くふう住まい、くふうイエタテカウンター、くふうイエタテフェア

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Welfare DX platform Hope Care Series surpasses 1,000 cumulative users

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Monthly fee: 50,000 yen
  • 14-day free trial

Companies mentioned：株式会社オルデンティアコーポレーション、九州障害者支援施設協議会、全国身体障害者施設協議会

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テスラ launches sales of its home battery, Powerwall 3, eligible for many subsidies.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Maximum output increased to 9.69 kW
  • Storage capacity: 13.5 kWh
  • Warranty: 10 years

Companies mentioned：テスラ、一般社団法人 環境共創イニシアチブ（SII）

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“Bananaman’s Sekkaku Gourmet!! Exhibition” returns to Yokohama and Kyoto this year!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Episodes broadcast through early summer 2026
  • 14 stores making their first appearance in Yokohama
  • 4 stores making their first appearance in Kyoto

Companies mentioned：TBS、TBSラジオ、TBSテレビ、TBSグロウディア、ネオスペース、高島屋

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[Analysis of inbound visitors to Japan] Markets with a repeat visitor rate 10 points higher have a 4.4-point higher share of visitors entering through regional airports and ports

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The share of visitors entering through airports other than the 4 major airports (Narita, Haneda, Chubu and Kansai) rose in January of each year, from 27.8% (2024) to 28.5% (2025) and 31.7% (2026).
  • From January 2025 to January 2026, arrivals through the 4 major airports fell by about 9.1% in absolute terms, while arrivals through regional ports rose by about 5.8%.
  • From January 2025 to January 2026, arrivals through the 4 major airports fell by about 9.1% in absolute terms

Companies mentioned：株式会社ENJOY JAPAN、日本政府観光局（JNTO）、観光庁、国土交通省

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Entries open today, Monday, Aug. 3, for the 22nd Promotional Marketer Certification Exam, Japan’s only professional skills certification in sales promotion!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 502 people took last year's exam
  • 298 passed
  • Cumulative number of examinees: 14,094
  • Cumulative number of successful candidates: 8,443
  • Exam fee: 33,000 yen (tax included)
  • Course fee: 16,500 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 日本プロモーショナル・マーケティング協会、日本プロモーショナル・マーケティング学会

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Baymon issues closed release of its Marketing Decision Platform, simon

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Released to a closed group on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026
  • Official release scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
  • Established: Dec. 25, 2024

Companies mentioned：Baymon株式会社、Google Ads、Meta Ads

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Discover the system that increased the order conversion rate 10 times without changing sales conversations [Free access available Aug. 4–10 only]

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The system that increased the order conversion rate 10 times
  • Aug. 4–10, 2026
  • In its 10th fiscal year since founding
  • Established: July 2017

Companies mentioned：株式会社アスレバ、野村證券株式会社

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Original読売テレビ「音道楽√」8月度エンディングテーマ曲に決定！エイベックスとエージェント契約を結んだ新世代アーティストYunaiのデビュー曲「Blue Coffee Mug」

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Digital release on July 1, 2026
  • Scheduled for Friday, Aug. 7

Companies mentioned：読売テレビ、エイベックス・ミュージック・クリエイティヴ株式会社、株式会社Mawari、メトロポリス・スタジオ

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Original住友商事のCVCが、地域医療承継を支える経営支援パッケージおよびクリニックDXを提供するエクイタスメディカル株式会社へ出資

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2022年、新たに日本・東京にも住商ベンチャー・パートナーズを立ち上げました
  • Established: January 2026

Companies mentioned：住商ベンチャー・パートナーズ、住友商事、エクイタスメディカル

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A breathable (humidity-regulating※) rice container combining domestically sourced chestnut wood with a nanolabo(なのらぼ) diatomaceous earth board. More kitchen object than storage container.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥50,000 (¥55,000 including tax)
  • For 5 kg of rice
  • Weight: approx. 1.8 kg

Companies mentioned：MUマテックス株式会社、nanolabo(なのらぼ)

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Actor Manami Igashira named image character! New TV commercial for “Chiisana Ososhiki” begins airing Monday, Aug. 3

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • As of the end of July 2026, Chiisana Ososhiki Hall operates 262 locations nationwide
  • A new plan offering a discount of up to 110,000 yen (including tax) with a request for information is now available
  • The discount will be revised to 110,000 yen (including tax)

Companies mentioned：株式会社ユニクエスト、オスカープロモーション、（株）TYO、CAVIAR

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Kosuke Takagi appointed Executive Officer and AI Transformation Lead at Leave a Nest Knowledge

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Company-wide AI adoption rate: 98.7%
  • Daily usage rate: 91.4%
  • Qualification attainment rate: 94.1%
  • Project application rate across the 3 main businesses: 100%
  • 40% of employees participate voluntarily

Companies mentioned：株式会社リバネスナレッジ、SALES ROBOTICS株式会社、トランスコスモス株式会社、株式会社グロービス、株式会社リクルートマーケティングパートナーズ、一般社団法人生成AI活用普及協会（GUGA）、GenAI HR Awards 2025

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株式会社ペンギントレード transitions to a company with a board of directors

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Effective Aug. 1, 2026
  • Number of employees: 60

Companies mentioned：株式会社ペンギントレード、株式会社みずほ銀行、新丸の内総合法律事務所、hap株式会社、株式会社アートワークス、AZX総合会計事務所、株式会社エニグモ、株式会社クラウドワークス、リンカーズ株式会社、LeapMind株式会社、協和綜合法律事務所、大成律師事務所

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Original【導入事例】ヤンマーホールディングス株式会社、法務向け総合文書エディタ「BoostDraft」導入で1工程あたり約10％のレビュー工数を削減

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 27,000 consolidated employees
  • Founded: April 2021

Companies mentioned：ヤンマーホールディングス株式会社、株式会社BoostDraft

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Original【静岡店限定】生ビール込みの2時間飲み放題が驚きの「300円」！『餃子のかっちゃん』静岡店にて8月限定の特大還元祭を開催

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Special price: 300 yen
  • Regular price: 1,408 yen
  • August 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社double、餃子のかっちゃん

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Hadlas demonstrates high effectiveness of its antiviral coating under conditions close to real-world environments

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reduces virus survival time by up to about 98%
  • Reduces virus survival time by about 70–80%
  • Impact factor: 11.0
  • Dated July 13, 2026

Companies mentioned：ハドラスホールディングス株式会社、京都府立医科大学

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Originalマイナビグローバル、九州拠点（福岡オフィス）を開設｜九州エリアの外国人材採用・定着支援を強化

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 7,650 successful talent placements
  • Opened a Kyushu base (Fukuoka office) effective Aug. 1, 2026

Companies mentioned：マイナビグローバル、マイナビグループ

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AI creation platform PixAI officially launches integrated AI creation tool PixAI Studio—an end-to-end workflow from image generation to video production

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 1.6 million community LoRAs
  • More than 15 million people worldwide

Companies mentioned：Metanomaly株式会社、PixAI、PixAI Studio、Mio.2、Tsubaki.2

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SHONAI and NEWPEACE integrate their management

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Effective Aug. 1, 2026
  • Group listing in 2030
  • Original100億シンクタンク
  • Capital: 95,000,000 yen
  • Capital: 57,000,000 yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社SHONAI、株式会社ニューピース、NEWGREEN、ONE LOCAL、XLOCAL

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[Japan’s first※] Edible “Shrimp Pasta Bowl” arrives in Nakameguro

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Shrimp Pasta Bowl”: 2,900 yen
  • [More than 13 million total followers]

Companies mentioned：Meat & Cheese Forne、株式会社ARK

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A must-see for companies hiring foreign workers! Online seminar “Complete Guide to the New ‘Employment for Skill Development’ System: Transitioning to the System and Practical Japanese-Language Learning Support” to be co-hosted with 株式会社キャムグローバル on Wednesday, Sept. 9

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capacity: 100 people
  • Capital: 50 million yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社明光キャリアパートナーズ、株式会社キャムグローバル、キャムコムグループ、株式会社明光ネットワークジャパン

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EVeM announces new management structure

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Management training provided to approximately 2,500+ people
  • Construction site with a project scale of 600 million yen
  • Approximately 150 successful hires
  • Sales: 9 times
  • Organization size: 5 times
  • More than 2,000 students taught in total
  • Business performance: more than 3 times
  • Number of locations: 2 times
  • More than 500 clients to date
  • Approximately 230 companies
  • More than 2,500 people

Companies mentioned：株式会社EVeM、スターツコーポレーション株式会社、ツクリンク株式会社、産経新聞社、Business Insider Japan、株式会社Schoo、株式会社栄光、株式会社アグリメディア

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Original【クルマ買取 ソコカラ】本田圭佑さん出演のリニューアルCMを8月3日より公開

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • August 3, 2026
  • “Scream” edition (15 seconds)
  • “Powerful Shot” edition (15 seconds)
  • Founded: April 11, 1998

Companies mentioned：クルマ買取 ソコカラ、株式会社はなまる、本田圭佑

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[第一実業] Accelerating sales expansion into the data center market

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Power efficiency: “PUE below 1.1”

Companies mentioned：第一実業株式会社、ニデック株式会社、株式会社カンネツ

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Campaign launches to celebrate YouTube channel “エンマネ名古屋” surpassing 1,000 subscribers

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • For the first 5 people
  • Amazon gift card worth 50,000 yen
  • 1,700 rental units under management

Companies mentioned：アセットテクノロジー株式会社、エンマネ名古屋、Amazon

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[Outstanding track record] “P3” supplement surpasses 25 million packets sold to date※; fighter Koji appointed official ambassador! “Investing in himself” — a man who continues to fight, staking everything

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 25 million packets sold to date
  • 55 beauty ingredients
  • 15000mg
  • July 31, 2026
  • Sept. 30, 2026
  • April 2026
  • April 2023
  • June 2026

Companies mentioned：P3、RIZIN、K-1、ISKA、HEAT、NARIAGARI、株式会社LADDER

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Ending the “helpless resignation” in private-pay medical care. Payn releases free practical handbook on requesting and collecting cancellation fees [supervised by a lawyer]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • No-shows (unauthorized cancellations) cause approximately 200 billion yen in damages annually in the food-service industry alone
  • Including cancellations, the amount reaches 1.2 trillion yen

Companies mentioned：Payn株式会社、弁護士法人GVA法律事務所、ヤフー、Cansell

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To coincide with the “Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games,” a special nighttime tourism website, “愛知・名古屋の夜じかん,” will launch!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 20th Asian Games (2026/Aichi-Nagoya)
  • 5th Asian Para Games (2026/Aichi-Nagoya)
  • Friday, July 31, 2026, 10:30 a.m.

Companies mentioned：愛知県、名古屋市、あいち・なごや 都心アート＆ライト実行委員会

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きのくに信用金庫 begins using the overseas business-matching platform “BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Service begins on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

Companies mentioned：きのくに信用金庫、株式会社ココペリ、BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL、Big Advance

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株式会社キャリオット launches the “Cariot Copilot” monitor campaign

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 10% off the first-year license fee
  • For the first 5 companies
  • More than 400 companies

Companies mentioned：株式会社キャリオット、Cariot、Cariot Copilot

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[New product] Reservations for the quasi-drug “H.L.B PREMIUM Carbonated Bath Tablet” begin Aug. 3

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reservations open: Aug. ３, 2026
  • General release date: Oct. 1, 2026
  • Price: 6,600 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社ジェリービーンズグループ、MAKE BEAUTURE株式会社

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[Thank you] All 3 “Branche Chiyoda” funds offered by プロパティプラス this term have sold out

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total offering amount: 123.2 million yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社リビングコーポレーション、プロパティプラス

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genten opens orders Aug. 3 for a limited leather collection commemorating the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh’s original debut.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ¥17,600
  • ¥16,500
  • August 3, 2026

Companies mentioned：genten、ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン株式会社、株式会社 foundation、株式会社クイーポ

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システナ signs naming-rights agreement with Fuji Speedway

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting August 1, 2026
  • 2317 Corner
  • Capital: 1.51375 billion yen
  • March 24, 1983
  • December 19, 1963

Companies mentioned：システナ、富士スピードウェイ株式会社、富士モータースポーツフォレスト株式会社

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株式会社Hokanグループ announces appointment of specialist executives

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Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：株式会社Hokanグループ、株式会社hokan、株式会社CIEN、Frich株式会社

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だんぼーる本舗 is holding a limited-time sale from Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, with tea gift sets discounted by up to 27%!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Monday, Aug. 3–Monday, Aug. 31, 2026
  • List price: 4,900 yen
  • Special price: 4,000 yen
  • List price: 5,500 yen
  • List price: 3,900 yen
  • Special price: 3,200 yen
  • List price: 4,500 yen
  • Special price: 3,700 yen
  • List price: 4,400 yen
  • Special price: 3,400 yen
  • List price: 3,300 yen
  • Special price: 2,980 yen
  • List price: 5,300 yen

Companies mentioned：だんぼーる本舗、TEA MOTIVATION、TEA NAVIGATION、株式会社タチバナ産業

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OriginalDHK CANVAS エージェントプラン、高松市の電話対応AIに採用 ―― 2026年8月3日より運用開始

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
  • Its communications infrastructure with 7,000 lines can also support large-scale call centers
  • Founded in 1978
  • Established: June 2021

Companies mentioned：株式会社GROWTH VERSE、株式会社電話放送局、高松市、世田谷区、倉敷市、AIMSTAR、ミセシル、Zero

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[Contrast & Synchrony] New possibilities for the Negroni. “CAMPARI RED HANDS APAC 2026,” a competition showcasing bartenders’ creativity, announced!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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  • Original応募期間は2026年8月3日（月）～9月30日（水）
  • The winner of Japan's competition will qualify to compete in the Asian competition scheduled to be held in Milan, Italy, in January 2027.
  • Please use at least 25ml of Campari as the base.

Companies mentioned：CAMPARI JAPAN株式会社、カンパリグループ

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