AI News 180m Report

2026-08-03 09:00–12:00 JST

1018 received, 1017 listed, 5 sources ・ Page 1 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（941）

Offering buildings scheduled for demolition as venues for firefighting training, supporting practical exercises to enhance regional disaster preparedness (newsletter)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 4 days, from July 14 to 17, 2026
  • Approximately 2% of net income for the period

Companies mentioned：大和ハウスグループ、株式会社コスモスイニシア、大阪市消防局中央消防署

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“Turn sales representatives’ knowledge into an organizational asset”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Aiming to begin offering it to external companies within 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社オスカーヤマト印刷

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Commemorative events for Sanxingdui and Jinsha held in succession, jointly showcasing the bronze civilization of the upper Yangtze River region

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • 40th anniversary of the discovery of Sanxingdui’s sacrificial pits
  • 25th anniversary of the archaeological discovery of the Jinsha site
  • 6 newly discovered sacrificial pits
  • More than 10,000 artifacts have been excavated
  • More than 20 shell fragments from the Shang and Zhou periods
  • The two regions had deep ties more than 3,000 years ago

Companies mentioned：三星堆博物館、金沙遺跡博物館

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Automatically checks for monthly salaried employees being paid below the minimum wage and estimates the company’s increased costs after a raise. New features released for “最適給与クラウド”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The minimum wage for fiscal 2026 is an average hourly rate of 1,176 yen nationwide, weighted by prefecture
  • A recommendation was made to raise it by 55 yen from the previous fiscal year

Companies mentioned：株式会社セルズ、最適給与クラウド

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3 companies in the ソルクシーズ group jointly hold financial education training for new employees

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: 1.4945 billion yen (as of the end of December 2025)

Companies mentioned：株式会社ソルクシーズ、株式会社エフ・エフ・ソル、株式会社コアネクスト、株式会社エフ

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Notice of appointment of new CFO

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Investment banking (approximately 12 years)
  • U.S. law firm (approximately 2 years)
  • The most recent 7 years
  • Capital: 2.55172 billion yen
  • Number of employees: 4,660 on a consolidated basis

Companies mentioned：株式会社エス･エム･エス、JPモルガン証券株式会社、Paul Hastings, LLP、株式会社ラザード フレール、バークレイズ証券株式会社、株式会社スマートドライブ、株式会社QunaSys

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ChatSense, a generative AI service for businesses, automatically creates flowcharts of AI responses

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Used by more than 500 major companies, including companies listed on the TSE Prime Market

Companies mentioned：株式会社ナレッジセンス、OpenAI

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A classified document from 1943 predicted the fate of a dictator 2 years later?! “Profiling Adolf Hitler” goes on sale August 3, 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • List price: 3,080 yen
  • A5, 360 pages
  • A classified document prepared in 1943 by the OSS, predecessor to the CIA
  • August 3, 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社北大路書房、アメリカ軍戦略情報局（OSS）、CIA、ハーバード大学、ボストン精神分析協会、アメリカ精神医学会、学習院大学、警視庁科学捜査研究所、東京家政大学、法政大学、人間環境大学、誠信書房、化学同人、実務教育出版、サイエンス社

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ロア launches 20th anniversary campaign, with up to 10,000 yen off

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Up to 10,000 yen off
  • 20th anniversary of founding

Companies mentioned：株式会社ロア・インターナショナル、MyCaseShop

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Online voting opens for “Yuruverse 2026,” featuring “イノベッティ” and “テルフルくん”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Voting runs from August 1 (Saturday) to October 3 (Saturday), 2026.
  • Final voting and awards ceremony: October 3 (Saturday) and 4 (Sunday), 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社プロディライト、INNOVERA、Telful

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Bringing contemporary Taiwanese art to Fukuoka: SIGNAL Gallery’s first two-person exhibition by Taiwanese artists, “Watch Lee’s — Two Perspectives, One Vision”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • From August 15 (Saturday) to September 4 (Friday), 2026
  • 15:00〜17:00

Companies mentioned：SIGNAL Gallery、株式会社Fukuoka Insider

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[New for 2026] 3 “Powerful Summer” オーデマ ピゲ “Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph” models arrive

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative sales for 3 periods: 235.6 billion yen
  • Domestic suggested retail price: 5,830,000 yen (tax included)
  • Capital: 50,000,000 yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社陽吉グループ、オーデマ ピゲ、ロレックス

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Pre-registration opens for ビ・ウェル広瀬町, a free-design condominium that won a Good Design Award

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Exclusive residential floor area: 62.02 m²
  • Within 1.5 km of Okayama Station
  • Total units: 41
  • 15 stories

Companies mentioned：和建設株式会社、ビ・ウェル広瀬町

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Notice of agreement signing on SB Payment Service’s acquisition of SP.LINKS as a subsidiary

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established September 25, 2023
  • Established October 1, 2004

Companies mentioned：SP.LINKS株式会社、Blackstone Inc.、ソフトバンク株式会社、SBペイメントサービス株式会社

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ネオス’s spatial audio technology [8Way Audio] featured in シャープ’s latest AQUOS series model, “AQUOS R11”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Going on sale sequentially in Japan and Taiwan starting July 9

Companies mentioned：テクミラホールディングス、ネオス、next Sound、シャープ

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ソニックウォール announces product integration between アセンテック’s “Remote PC Array” and “SonicWall Cloud Secure Edge (CSE)”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • SonicWall is a cybersecurity pioneer with more than 30 years of experience
  • Listed on the TSE Standard Market [securities code: 3565]

Companies mentioned：ソニックウォール、アセンテック、VMware

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セメダイン launches “Sukima Putty Insect Repellent,” a non-drying putty that fills gaps around pipes while also repelling insects

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 200g
  • 4901761 712927

Companies mentioned：セメダイン株式会社、カネカグループ

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Experience the philosophy “You Move, Move You.” on a new website | 株式会社リィ announces a complete renewal of its corporate website

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The concepts behind the corporate identity (CI) and visual identity (VI), refreshed in April 2026
  • Launch date: August 1 (Saturday), 2026
  • A “33.6-degree” design element representing a crouching start and an upward-sloping posture

Companies mentioned：株式会社リィ、Lii Inc.

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Final Aim launches “Final Design 1st Sketch,” a creative support product for the generative AI era starting with hand-drawn sketches

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The seminar will clearly explain practical measures companies should take, covering the basic principles of copyright and intellectual property rights to consider when using creative generative AI, as well as lawsuits, court precedents and specific cases in Japan and overseas.
  • “Autodesk University,” one of the world’s largest conferences, hosted by Autodesk in San Diego and drawing more than 12,000 attendees from around the world

Companies mentioned：株式会社Final Aim、Berkeley SkyDeck、Autodesk、NVIDIA

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In response to customer requests, a limited-quantity mini-size set of 4 popular shampoos goes on sale. The second campaign celebrating the 13th anniversary of the haru brand begins August 3 (Monday)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 13th anniversary of the brand
  • Price: 3,850 yen (tax included)
  • 8 million units shipped cumulatively across the series
  • Approximately 5,000 stores nationwide

Companies mentioned：株式会社nijito、haru

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[伊勢萬] “伊勢萬 伊勢蒸留所直売所,” where visitors can enjoy whisky and craft gin, opens August 6 in front of the Ise Jingu Naiku

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Available in a limited run of 10 bottles
  • Scored 98 points
  • Limited to 250 bottles

Companies mentioned：IXホールディングス株式会社、株式会社伊勢萬、IWSC（インターナショナル・ワイン・アンド・スピリッツ・コンペティション）

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Voice actor digital clocks “C’CLOCK” Volumes 45 and 46 open for orders simultaneously! Models featuring Mayu Mineta and Akiho Suzumoto available for preorder through スマッシュコア from noon on August 3, 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Orders open from noon on August 3 (Monday), 2026
  • More than 130 recorded phrases

Companies mentioned：株式会社スマッシュコアエンターテインメント、スマッシュコア

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Omotenashi Stage “18TRIP” -R1ze＆Ev3ns- official resale begins on チケプラTrade on 8/3 (Monday)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Ticket prices (tax included)
  • Performance schedule
  • Resale period

Companies mentioned：Omotenashi Stage、チケプラ、チケプラTrade、株式会社チケットプラス、株式会社エムアップホールディングス、R1ze、Ev3ns、KAAT神奈川芸術劇場、AiiA 2.5 Theater Kobe、Nelke Planning

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The globally popular Like a Dragon game series is finally coming to the stage to celebrate its 20th anniversary! Official resale tickets are now available through Tixplus!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 20th anniversary of the series
  • More than 490,000 votes
  • Kachikomi seats: ¥15,000
  • General admission, weekdays: ¥12,000
  • General admission, weekends: ¥13,000
  • More than 1,000 couples in total
  • A scale of 500,000 people

Companies mentioned：株式会社チケットプラス、マーベラス、株式会社エムアップホールディングス

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Originalうるぷくカワイイ うるぷくたんシールに「フラッフィーズ」が新登場

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: ¥430 (¥473 including tax)
  • Celebrating its 12th anniversary this year, 2026, since its launch in 2014

Companies mentioned：ナカバヤシ株式会社、株式会社サンレモン、フラッフィーズ

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A popular activity that drew 1 in 2 visitors during a Golden Week test event is coming back in full this summer! The hands-on event “東洋ルース Workshop: Summer Vacation Gem Experience,” where you create your “oshi color” using natural stones, will be held starting August 14 (Raw Stone Day).

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 50% of visitors (1 in 2) took part
  • Original2026年8月14日（金）から8月23日（日）までの10日間
  • About 800 items are currently listed
  • 28 prefectures

Companies mentioned：東洋ルース、株式会社東洋、Gem-A、英国宝石学協会、日本記念日協会

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The “AFI Conservatory Japanese International Student Recommendation Program” is seeking recommended students among Japanese international students planning to apply for the fall 2027 semester

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The application deadline is September 24, 2026.

Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人映像産業振興機構（VIPO）、AFI（American Film Institute）、AFI Conservatory

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“Get up to 500 points back! V Coupon Multi-Shop Shopping Campaign” launches

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Get up to 500 points back
  • At least 3 V Coupon participating shops
  • ¥1,000 or more in total (including tax)
  • Up to 200 points
  • At least 4 V Coupon shops
  • ¥2,500 or more in total (including tax)
  • More than 400 restaurants nationwide

Companies mentioned：三井住友カード株式会社、三井住友カード

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Seven-Eleven launches 15 curry dishes! The “Curry Fest” features a wide selection, from perennial favorites to dishes supervised by specialty restaurants!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starts Tuesday, August 4
  • ¥100 off the pre-tax price
  • Original2026年7月27日（月）～8月9日（日）

Companies mentioned：株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、エリックサウス、銀座デリー、Suage、旅するCAFÉ BOX、チーズの虜、三幸製菓、吉本興業

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Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture, and Satofull begin accepting donations to build a community where people and cats can coexist by supporting ongoing community cat activities

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Donation target: ¥1,500,000

Companies mentioned：株式会社さとふる、株式会社CAMPFIRE

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August is カドコミ’s summer festival! Weekly featured series will be available free in full for 24 hours, alongside app-only promotions offering a chance to win bonus coins

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2.5 million cumulative downloads
  • More than 1,700 works
  • 100 bonus coins
  • 720 winners in total

Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA、株式会社ドワンゴ、カドコミ、カドコミアプリ

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Display it vertically or horizontally after assembly. BLDB unveils the 2-way display design for “Mecha Jellyfish”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The planned retail price is ¥26,544 (including tax)
  • Makuake is offering rewards starting at ¥16,580 (including tax).
  • Approximately 54-page Japanese instruction manual

Companies mentioned：BLDB（ビルディングブロック）、Makuake、碩輝網絡貿易有限公司

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Bamboo products by 竹虎 will be exhibited and sold at ジャパン・ハウス ロンドン! A handling session with the fourth-generation head of 竹虎 has been announced

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2026年6月25日（木）から8月25日（火）まで
  • Tuesday, August 18

Companies mentioned：ジャパン・ハウス、ジャパン・ハウス ロンドン、ジャパン・ハウス サンパウロ、ジャパン・ハウス ロサンゼルス、株式会社山岸竹材店、竹虎

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Hosted by Sagamihara City: The popular matchmaking event “Sagamatch!” returns this year after achieving a matchmaking rate of about 57% last fiscal year. Applications will open in stages!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 154 people took part
  • 41 couples were formed
  • Participation fee: 500 yen
  • Participation fee: ¥2,000
  • More than 5,000 relationship consultations

Companies mentioned：相模原市役所、タメニー株式会社、ミコリー先生

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Toshimi Tagawa, marking 35 years since her debut, performs with Kamen Rider! She performs “Kamen Rider Ondo” and says, “It’s the best! Please invite me to Bon dances across Japan!!︎”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 35th anniversary of her debut
  • Kamen Rider also marks its 55th anniversary
  • Aug. 1, 2026 (Saturday)
  • September 29
  • Oct. 24

Companies mentioned：日本コロムビア株式会社、東映

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Book by August 11, 2026, and get a great deal on a trip to Fiji, a South Pacific paradise!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • VALUE ¥34,000–
  • COMFORT ¥46,300–
  • PLUS ¥63,400–

Companies mentioned：フィジー政府観光局、フィジーエアウェイズ

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OriginalElite Japan所属 パリコレモデルやフォロワー23万人の人気インフルエンサーら3名が、G7サミットでも提供された360年の名門シャンパーニュ「LÉGENDE」の公式アンバサダーに就任

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 30 countries worldwide
  • Paris Collection in March 2026

Companies mentioned：Elite Japan、LÉGENDE、Netflix、ルーヴル美術館、オルセー美術館、パリ・オペラ座、G7サミット

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四日市市教育委員会 and Ｓｋｙ株式会社 conduct a pilot study of “SKYMENU Mobile,” an app supporting the digital transformation of school administrative work

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 39 teachers and staff
  • About 3 months
  • June 12, 2026
  • August 31, 2026

Companies mentioned：四日市市教育委員会、Ｓｋｙ株式会社

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Sega establishes a local subsidiary in Shanghai, China: 世嘉（上海）軟件有限公司（SEGA (Shanghai) Entertainment Technology Co., Ltd.）

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: US$3 million
  • Established: Friday, June 12, 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社セガ、世嘉（上海）軟件有限公司、SEGA (Shanghai) Entertainment Technology Co., Ltd.

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Now on sale: a “Premium Gift Set” that lets you give someone special the taste of a restaurant! Newly available with a dedicated gift box and insulated bag

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥5,280 (including tax)
  • Sale price: 3,980 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社すかいらーくホールディングス、ガスト、バーミヤン、ジョナサン、から好し

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[Premiering August 5 and 6, 2026, at Tokyo International Forum] AI leaders from across industries, including みずほ銀行, 清水建設, and ライオン, to speak at “AI・人工知能EXPO NEO” seminars!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • Original2026年8月5日（水）〜6日（木）に東京国際フォーラムで初開催
  • Number of exhibitors: 100 companies (planned)

Companies mentioned：RX Japan合同会社、みずほ銀行、清水建設、ライオン、パーソルクロステクノロジー、デジライズ、グロービス、リンクアンドモチベーション、メドレー、キープレイヤーズ、パーソル総合研究所、JAPAN AI、DATAFLUCT、LayerX、GDEPソリューションズ、NexaScience、博報堂テクノロジーズ、Algomatic、さくらインターネット、InfiniCloud、ジェネシスクラウドサービス、ノーチラス・テクノロジーズ、Wanderlust、GenerativeX

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Original【Makuake開始24時間で1250万円突破】撥水剤歴代1位の開発チームが自衛隊納入技術を一般解禁。物価高騰時代に、買い替えずに物を守る選択肢『繊維以外の多様な素材に対応』コーティング剤を先行発売

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Funding: ¥12.5 million
  • Average: 3.2 micrometers
  • Total funding: ¥37,249,164

Companies mentioned：合同会社uchiko、Makuake、自衛隊

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Footage of the “Next Era Leaders AWARD” ceremony at a WSJ-hosted event to air on 日経CNBC’s “時代のNEW WAVE”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • WSJ-hosted event “The Future of Everything 2026”

Companies mentioned：株式会社Kort Valuta、The Wall Street Journal、日経CNBC

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VALANCE obtains ISMS certification “ISO/IEC 27001” and cloud security certification “ISO/IEC 27017”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Certification registration date: July 29, 2026
  • Date established: July 14, 2025

Companies mentioned：VALANCE株式会社、株式会社マネジメントシステム評価センター（MSA）、AWS、GCP

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Enjoy golf more freely. The Sauna Golf Club is launching

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Period: Aug. 3, 2026–Apr. 30, 2027 (tentative)
  • An original Sauna Golf Club merchandise set for 3 winners each month

Companies mentioned：株式会社ゴルフダイジェスト・オンライン、株式会社サウナイキタイ、GDO、サウナイキタイ

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[Friday, Oct. 9] Business leaders' networking event with President Ando of 識学 (TSE Growth Market, 7049)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Services adopted by more than 5,000 companies to date
  • Market capitalization of approximately ¥7.7 billion
  • Acquisition price: ¥520 million
  • Acquisition price: ¥370 million
  • Investment totaling ¥1.5 billion over 6 years
  • Group annual sales exceeding ¥10 billion
  • Participation fee: 5,000 yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社IR Robotics、識学、storyteller社、マッハ機器、福島ファイヤーボンズ

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[4,000 people invited free of charge] SmileSai, a food event, will be held at 20 venues nationwide this year. Reservations open Saturday, Aug. 1.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • Approximately 1.73 million members in Japan and overseas
  • Classes offered in 8 countries and regions, including Japan

Companies mentioned：株式会社ABC Cooking Studio、ABCクッキングスタジオ

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ドコモSMTBネット銀行 announces its “Docomo Bank Anniversary Yen Time Deposit 6-Month Special Interest Rate Campaign”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • As of Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, the annual interest rate for the 6-month term is 1.25%
  • As of Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, the annual interest rate for the 6-month term is 1.25% (0.99% after tax)
  • The principal, up to ¥10 million, and interest are protected in aggregate across yen ordinary deposits, yen time deposits, SBIハイブリッド預金, and yen structured deposits.

Companies mentioned：株式会社ドコモSMTBネット銀行、SBIハイブリッド預金

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[Chiba Prefecture] We launched a note account to share more about the appeal of 袖ケ浦市

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：袖ケ浦市、note

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大和エネルギー carries out its largest-ever repowering project at a solar power plant (news release)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • Improvement of up to approximately 40%
  • 322 cases
  • 334 MW
  • 188 sites
  • 336 MW

Companies mentioned：大和エネルギー株式会社、株式会社ニチモ、伊藤忠メタルズ株式会社

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野村不動産投資顧問 and 三菱ＨＣキャピタルエナジー launch private fund to supply renewable energy to the 野村不動産 Group

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Acquisition target: 100 MW (rated output)
  • Project period: through March 31, 2050
  • ※The investment period runs through March 31, 2030

Companies mentioned：野村不動産投資顧問、三菱ＨＣキャピタルエナジー、野村不動産株式会社、三菱ＨＣキャピタル株式会社、野村不動産ホールディングス、三菱ＨＣキャピタルグループ

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Agilent and Kagoshima University partner to advance analytical technology for ADC, which is expected to have applications in cancer treatment and other fields

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2025年度の売上高は 69 億5000万米ドルでした
  • The company has 18,000 employees worldwide

Companies mentioned：アジレント・テクノロジー株式会社、アジレント・テクノロジーズ・インク、国立大学法人鹿児島大学、伊東研究室

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New hair care brand texx, inspired by how easily damaged wet hair can be to brush through ～Connecting professional radiance with being your authentic self～

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：クラシエ株式会社、texx

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無印良品 launches its “Straight-Cut” series

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 8 items in the “Straight-Cut” series
  • Made with 33% recycled materials
  • Made with 79% recycled materials
  • 100% organic cotton

Companies mentioned：株式会社良品計画、無印良品

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Concept for an “aerial sightseeing route” centered on Ise-Shima gets underway: 三井不動産 Group to connect tourist destinations in the Chubu and Kansai regions with flying cars

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original高付加価値旅行者（1人あたりの着地消費額100万円以上の旅行者）

Companies mentioned：三井不動産、伊勢志摩リゾートマネジメント、近鉄グループホールディングス、エアロトヨタ、Skyports、中部電力ミライズ、トヨタ自動車、中部国際空港

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A character that has supported the happiness of 5 million working people makes its nationwide debut!

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Facts

  • Beloved by approximately 5 million employees of companies and organizations using “WELBOX.”
  • Number of employees: 1,096 (as of April 2026)
  • Capital: ¥499,992,500

Companies mentioned：株式会社イーウェル、GMOアリーナさいたま

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[New publication] August issue of “三菱UFJトータルリワードレポート,” covering the latest in human resources and pensions

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  • February 2026 revision of the actuarial practice guidelines for defined-benefit corporate pension plans
  • Amendments to the Cabinet Office Ordinance on Disclosure of Corporate Affairs were promulgated on February 20, 2026
  • Prime Market-listed companies with an average market capitalization of ¥1 trillion or more

Companies mentioned：三菱UFJ信託銀行株式会社

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The preliminary answers for the 2026 (Reiwa 8 fiscal year) first-stage Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant Examination have been published! A video review by an instructor has also been announced!

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  • Capital: 35,000,000 yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社アガルート、アガルートアカデミー、株式会社ファンオブライフ、アガルートキャリア、Education Career、株式会社シナプス、株式会社 新社会システム総合研究所、株式会社エーアイアカデミー、株式会社メディアグロース、株式会社クエリマーケティング、買取バリュー、株式会社あそびラボ、株式会社ワクコンサルティング、アガルート法律会計事務所

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[ギオン × SmartHR] “A Roadmap to 2030 Led by Logistics HR DX” to be held on Wednesday, Aug. 26!

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Facts

  • By 2030, approximately 35% of parcels nationwide will become undeliverable
  • Companies with 500 or more employees
  • Capacity: 30 people
  • 90% response rate

Companies mentioned：株式会社ギオン、株式会社SmartHR、XTechグループ、日本CPO協会

Original

Quemix and 三井金属 enter into capital and business alliance

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  • Agreement signed on July 17, 2026
  • Announced on June 1, 2026
  • Since its establishment in 2019
  • Targeting 2030

Companies mentioned：Quemix、三井金属、株式会社テラスカイ

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ドコモSMTBネット銀行 launches “Docomo Bank Anniversary: Share Up to 1 Billion Points Campaign”

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  • dポイント worth up to ¥1 billion
  • Original1口あたりの進呈ポイントの上限は20,000ポイントです
  • Originalエントリーいただいた対象支店のお客さま全体の対象預金増加額の合計が1,000億円未満の場合は、一律1口あたり1ポイントを進呈します
  • Yen time deposits with a 6-month term will be offered at an annual interest rate of 1.25% (0.99% after tax)
  • Transfer ¥100,001 or more to ドコモSMTBネット銀行 and enter for a chance to win up to ¥10,000

Companies mentioned：ドコモSMTBネット銀行、SBIハイブリッド預金、dポイント、dアカウント、dマーケット、ローソン

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高松市 and タニコー株式会社 sign public-private collaboration agreement to hold the Reiwa 8 fiscal year parent-child cooking class

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  • Original1人300円（大人・子ども同額）

Companies mentioned：タニコー株式会社、高松市

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[Rediscovering Japanese culture and education!] The 39th installment of “Nippori Seminar,” a radio program exploring careers and culture with guests from diverse backgrounds. Guest: 大貴 野上, Representative Director of 株式会社コンテンツギルド

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  • Guest for the 39th installment
  • Left ニッポン放送 at the end of July 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社ラム、株式会社コンテンツギルド、ニッポン放送、ケイソウシャグループ

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Original「シャープデザインのまなざし展」を開催

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  • Original2026年8月17日（月）から28日（金）まで
  • 11：00～20：00
  • Open from 12:00 to 20:00 on Monday, Aug. 17 only

Companies mentioned：シャープ、シャープ株式会社

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UPWARD launches “Field Sales 360 (FS360),” a support framework designed to drive field sales AX through to results

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Facts

  • Adopted by approximately 450 companies

Companies mentioned：UPWARD株式会社、Salesforce

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Sponsorship agreement signed with racing driver 塚本ナナミ

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  • Original「ドリフトスピリッツ」（1,500万ダウンロード突破）

Companies mentioned：株式会社ファーストイノベーション、株式会社NANA、バンダイナムコ、AUTOCAR JAPAN

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フロム・シェフ株式会社 and 株式会社サップス enter into business alliance in the health management support services business

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  • Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026,

Companies mentioned：フロム・シェフ株式会社、株式会社サップス、同志社大学

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Kamori Kanko builds Japan’s largest pickleball court operation, with 28 courts total: 8 in Rusutsu and 20 in Izu, expanding to 44 courts in 2027

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  • It will become Japan’s largest operator, running a total of 28 courts across the group
  • The company plans to build 16 dedicated courts at ルスツリゾート in June 2027. Combined with the existing 8 courts, the venue will have 24, and the group plans to operate a total of 44 dedicated courts
  • 8 courts opened at ルスツリゾート in Hokkaido in July 2025
  • On July 20, 2026, 20 dedicated pickleball courts—the largest-scale facility in Japan—will open at 伊豆リゾートヴィラ in Shizuoka Prefecture
  • Expanding to a 44-court operation in 2027

Companies mentioned：加森観光株式会社、一般財団法人ピックルボール日本連盟、ルスツリゾート、伊豆リゾートヴィラ

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Altius Link to make its first appearance at the hands-on career event “Kidsdom Hiroshima 2026”

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  • August 8 (Sat.) and 9 (Sun.), 2026
  • 1 child: 1,000 yen

Companies mentioned：アルティウスリンク株式会社、イオンモール広島府中

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シーホース三河 to heat up Kota Town’s summer festival! Super Girls (TOMOMI, MAHIRU and MIDORI) confirmed to appear at “Reiwa 8 Kota Summer Festival”!

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Facts

  • August 15, 2026 (Sat.)

Companies mentioned：シーホース三河、Super Girls

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Daiichi iPet launches the “My Pet Photo Contest 2026” submission campaign

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  • From August 3 (Mon.) to August 31 (Mon.), 2026
  • Calendar Model Award: 60 winners
  • Grand Prize: 1 winner
  • Runner-up Grand Prize: 2 winners
  • My Pet Happiness Award: 20 winners
  • Instagram submission campaign: 15 winners
  • Shopping coupon for マルイウェブチャネル (worth 3,000 yen)
  • Shopping coupon for あにまるキャンパス (worth 15,000 yen)

Companies mentioned：第一アイペット損害保険株式会社、星野リゾート、コムペット、マルイウェブチャネル、あにまるキャンパス

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Enveloping the skin from every angle with a “tension membrane,” tightening it and filling it with firmness and elasticity. The evolved “Total V Cream” from エリクシール is here. On sale September 21, 2026 (Mon.)

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  • Suggested retail price: 9,700 yen
  • Suggested retail price: 10,200 yen
  • 10,670 yen, tax included
  • 11,220 yen, tax included
  • Approximately 20,000 stores, including drugstores, GMS outlets and cosmetics specialty stores

Companies mentioned：資生堂、エリクシール

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『2026 DOH KYUNG SOO JAPAN FANMEETING 'This station is SUMMER'』: Annotated reserved-seat tickets go on sale today, August 3 (Mon.), at 12:00, on a first-come, first-served basis!

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  • ￥14,800 (tax included)
  • Original1名様につき4枚まで

Companies mentioned：DOH KYUNG SOO、DOH KYUNG SOO JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB、株式会社 J HARMONY

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Selected for the “Studio Recruitment Marketing Plan” offered by Media Engine

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  • The number of users has surpassed 900,000
  • A network of more than 2,000 creators and experts
  • Number of employees: 78 (as of May 2025; officers and full-time employees)
  • Capital: 100 million yen (excluding capital reserve)
  • Capital: 1,000,000 yen

Companies mentioned：Studio株式会社、メディアエンジン株式会社、ソウルドアウトグループ

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Original items from the SFL JAPAN competing teams are coming to 『ストリートファイター6』!

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  • Supporter merchandise for all 12 teams
  • A blockbuster matchup featuring 48 competitors
  • DAY1,2 set ticket (for 2 days): 2,200 yen (tax included)
  • DAY1 single-day ticket: 1,500 yen (tax included)
  • Single-day ticket price: 3,500 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社カプコン、イオンシネマ、SPWN

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AtoG Capital announces the establishment of “AtoG ２号 Investment Limited Partnership” to support cross-border M&A between ASEAN企業 and 日本企業

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  • Capital: 50 million yen

Companies mentioned：AtoG Capital、ASEAN企業、日本企業、CK Mac Global Snd. Bhd.、日本M&Aセンターホールディングス、J-Capital、日系金融機関

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Why new customer acquisition efforts fail and how to improve sales to deliver results [Online seminar report, July 31, 2026 (Fri.), 14:20–14:40]

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  • The deal-closing rate for new sales negotiations is approximately 10–30%
  • Sales support provided to more than 100 companies
  • Support provided to more than 200 sales professionals to date
  • Approximately 80 participants

Companies mentioned：株式会社営業ハック、アポ100

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[DRIMAGE Press Release] Special live stream with SEVENTEEN’s JEONGHAN on “Puzzle SEVENTEEN” concludes successfully!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Puzzle SEVENTEEN” launched its service on April 1, 2025
  • DRIMAGE was established in April 2022

Companies mentioned：DRIMAGE、DRIMAGE JAPAN、HYBE、PLEDIS Entertainment、SEVENTEEN

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Construction begins on “(tentative name) ０１‐LabFactory Nishinomiya,” the first Kinki-region project in the “01-LabFactory” series of rental R&D facilities and factories

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  • Site area: 4,910.57㎡ (approximately 1,485.44 tsubo)
  • Total floor area: 3,792.13㎡ (approximately 1147.11 tsubo)
  • Approximately 3.9 km from the Nishinomiya Interchange on the Meishin Expressway Nishinomiya Line

Companies mentioned：日鉄興和不動産株式会社、株式会社フクダ・アンド・パートナーズ、株式会社松田組

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Former VAIO president Hidetoshi Yoshida appointed chairman of 株式会社カイショー, paving the way for further growth in its reuse business

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The overall market reached approximately 2.9 trillion yen in 2022
  • It is expected to reach 3.25 trillion yen in 2025
  • It is projected to reach 4 trillion yen in 2030
  • Receives approximately 50,000 inquiries annually

Companies mentioned：株式会社カイショー、VAIO株式会社、REVA株式会社

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Beta version of “SAIKA (Saika),” a performance evaluation system for venture companies, now available

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Adoption has been confirmed at 3 companies with 30–100 employees
  • Track record of designing systems for more than 100 companies
  • 49.9% of companies with 30 or more employees have introduced employee performance evaluation systems
  • Approximately 25–30% among companies with 30–99 employees
  • Limited to the first 10 companies

Companies mentioned：合同会社ベーシックコア、SAIKA

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川口市立美術館 Opening Commemorative Special Exhibition: “蜷川実花 Exhibition: Light of Beginnings”—revealing the core of artist 蜷川実花 in the place where her sensibility took root

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  • From September 12, 2026 (Sat.) to November 29, 2026 (Sun.)
  • 10：00～18：00
  • General admission: 1,800 yen
  • University students: 1,300 yen
  • High school students: 800 yen
  • General: 2,000 yen
  • University students: 1,500 yen
  • High school students: 1,000 yen
  • Attracted 250,000 visitors
  • Published more than 120 photo books

Companies mentioned：川口市立美術館、蜷川実花、蜷川幸雄、蜷川宏子、bookshop M Co.,Ltd.、Tomio Koyama Gallery、ニナガワカンパニー、EiM、グラン・パレ、京都市京セラ美術館、川口市

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[Free online seminar] Turning SCS evaluation ratings ★3★4 into an advantage: Governance and technical implementation strategies to establish before the system launches

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The system is scheduled to launch by the end of fiscal 2026
  • Capacity: 30 people

Companies mentioned：株式会社電通総研テクノロジー、株式会社インターネットプライバシー研究所

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LPO SaaS “NAVINOME” launches, using AI to identify the optimal CVR

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Plans start at 100,000 yen per month (1 domain).
  • We also offer a 1-month free trial.

Companies mentioned：株式会社Cation、GA4、NAVINOME

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Original罪悪感ゼロの“ビタミン配合、整い系エナジー”の「レインストーム」から新フレーバー「トロピカル」が8月18日(火)より発売開始！

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Facts

  • Prizes to be won by a total of 1,000 people
  • The market size was $4.2 billion in 2023
  • $5 billion in 2026
  • Expanding to $6.4 billion by 2030
  • The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is 6.2%
  • 75.3% of people make an effort to eat healthily
  • Original日常的に疲労を感じている人は約8割
  • 56.0% of people refer to nutrition labels when buying food
  • 40 mg/100 ml of plant-derived caffeine (from coffee beans, guarana seeds, and green tea extract)
  • Price: 185 yen (excluding tax)
  • Size: 250 ml can

Companies mentioned：エナジー・ビバレッジズ・ジャパン合同会社、レインストーム、GRAND VIEW RESEARCH、農林水産省、日本リカバリー協会、明治神宮野球場、JINGU STADIUM NIGHT YOGA 2026、Active Icon

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Original株式会社センシフィア、独自方式の土壌水分センサーによるスマート農業技術の開発供給実施計画で農林水産省の認定を取得

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Facts

  • 20% reduction in working hours
  • Plan implementation period: 5 years

Companies mentioned：株式会社センシフィア、株式会社インターネットイニシアティブ、ソニーセミコンダクタソリューションズ株式会社

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JPNガラス玉, a “tourist destination creation influencer” with 4 million total followers, signs an exclusive management agreement

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Facts

  • Instagram: 1.9 million followers
  • TikTok: 1.6 million followers
  • 30% increase in visitor numbers
  • Monthly store sales: approximately 10 times higher
  • Instagram followers: 132
  • Reels with over 100 million views: 10
  • Reels with over 10 million views: 50
  • Highest view count: 210 million

Companies mentioned：株式会社Joynary、JPNガラス玉

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A new Tsukuba Sales Office has opened in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Warehouse: 7,048.47 tsubo
  • Office: 195.06 tsubo
  • Approximately 3.5 km to Tsukuba Station on the Tsukuba Express
  • Approximately 8.0 km to the Tsukuba-Chuo Interchange on the Ken-O Expressway
  • Approximately 8.5 km to the Tsuchiura-Kita Interchange on the Joban Expressway
  • Approximately 13 km to the Yatabe Interchange on the Joban Expressway

Companies mentioned：佐川グローバルロジスティクス株式会社、SGホールディングスグループ、電動工具メーカー

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[Winnie-the-Pooh 100th anniversary] A limited-edition face mask that delights with the scent of honey and special illustrations launches ahead of Honey Day (Aug. 3)

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Suggested retail price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
  • Original6枚入り（25ml／1枚）
  • July 22, 2026
  • 10 winners

Companies mentioned：ALFACE+、オルフェス、ロハス製薬株式会社、Disney、Tarout（タロアウト）氏

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Kenkyu Eigyo Alliance launches “Growth,” a membership program for mid-sized companies, with 12 companies joining as founding members

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  • 12 companies joining as founding members
  • The 12 companies have an average of approximately 94 years since founding
  • Click here for the list of Prime Members
  • These 39 Prime members and 12 Growth members, 51 companies in total, will exchange advanced technologies
  • Capped at a total of 80 companies: 40 large companies and 40 mid-sized companies

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人研究営業アライアンス、株式会社有沢製作所、伊東電機株式会社、上野製薬株式会社、神島化学工業株式会社、株式会社コーワ、コンビ株式会社、株式会社スギノマシン、株式会社塚田理研工業、テイボー株式会社、長谷川香料株式会社、兵神装備株式会社、丸井織物株式会社

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“Itakoto Exhibition,” which has drawn a response in more than 30 cities nationwide, announces new event “Opening Up End-of-Life Planning Options #1” on Sunday, Aug. 23 — a participatory end-of-life planning community event turning “planning alone” into a conversation for everyone

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original第一回は2026年8月23日（日）11:00より
  • Provides consulting and business development services to more than 70 companies
  • More than 200 live sports broadcasts annually

Companies mentioned：株式会社itakoto、株式会社WataSelica、きらぼし銀行、司法書士法人C-first、フジテレビ、株式会社Inflight

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Lumen completes acquisition of Alkira, accelerating rollout of an integrated digital platform for networks in the AI era

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 7, 2026 (local time)

Companies mentioned：Lumen、Alkira、Gartner

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Originalダイナースクラブ フランス レストランウィーク2026イベントアンバサダーに歌手のCrystal Kay（クリスタル・ケイ）さん就任！

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  • One of Japan’s largest French cuisine events, featuring 500 French restaurants across the country
  • For 31 days, from Friday, Sept. 18, to Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
  • Information now available for participating restaurants, with more than 500 locations nationwide!
  • 3,000 yen / 6,000 yen / 10,000 yen (tax and service charge included)

Companies mentioned：ダイナースクラブ、Crystal Kay、ビルボードライブ、TableCheck

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For the introduction of an integrated robotics solution at the And ST Nishinomiya Kita Distribution Center, T5 handled everything from layout and mechanical design to construction and PLC controls

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Warehouse area: approximately 5,850 tsubo
  • Operations begin: July 2026

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

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Sheet masks and hand serum debut from high-end wellness brand MIROS

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1 sheet (30 mL): 3,300 yen (tax included)
  • 7 sheets (30 mL × 7 sachets): 19,800 yen (tax included)
  • 50 g, 5,940 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社Sancta、MIROS、日本製紙株式会社

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Robot operation datasets and a foundational robot model collected and developed through projects selected for the 2025 GENIAC program are now publicly available

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 5,000 hours of cleansed data
  • 68 types of tasks

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人AIロボット協会、経済産業省、NEDO、Hugging Face、GitHub

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Entries now open for the DLG Contest (Japan), one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious food competitions

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Facts

  • Judging date
  • Entry fee
  • Entry deadline
  • Number of participating companies
  • Number of entries

Companies mentioned：SKWイーストアジア株式会社、ドイツ農業協会（DLG）、ムルチバック・ジャパン株式会社

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Maruten Sangyo establishes corporate tagline: “Let’s make work more exciting”

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Facts

  • Original株式会社丸天産業は1950年創業。
  • Established: April 3, 1952

Companies mentioned：株式会社丸天産業

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YAMAHA MUSIC SCHOOL launches collaboration project with the second half of the film “Sound! Euphonium: The Final Movement”

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Facts

  • A limited-time program comprising 2 sessions, available for 3,300 yen (tax included).
  • More than 5.5 million people have attended to date

Companies mentioned：YAMAHA MUSIC SCHOOL、ヤマハ音楽振興会、宝島社、京都アニメーション、松竹、響け！製作委員会2024

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IMVAL launches its “2026 Summer Collection” on Aug. 3, featuring leather and frills. The lineup includes a heart apron dress and 8 items in total.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A lineup of 8 items
  • Heart Apron Dress ¥16,500
  • Belt Leather Dress ¥15,400
  • Layered Shorts ¥14,850
  • Classical Jabot Blouse ¥8,800
  • Lace Frill Sweat ¥15,400

Companies mentioned：IMVAL、株式会社クリーム、ラフォーレ原宿、QOOZA

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