# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-03 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 6 of 8

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 590 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 138 items from 3 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Merchandise for gaming creator group “ドズル社,” “DOZLE Corp. VILLAINS,” to go on sale at the ドズル社 Store from Sunday, August 2! First-ever debut of newly illustrated villains visuals!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000227.000078713.html
- anchor: #n1798267
- Companies mentioned: ドズル社、WONDER DIVE、アニメイト、HMV、株式会社ドズル

Facts:
- Surpassed 2.82 million channel subscribers (as of July 2026)
- Customers who purchase at least 5,500 yen (tax included) worth of merchandise from this series will receive 1 A5-size clear file
- Receive 1 postcard (全6種) for every 3,300 yen (tax included) spent
- Established: September 2016

## [August 27 | Online event] Influencers share their honest views! “How to Design SNS Campaigns That Resonate with Core Audiences by Working Backward from Insights”

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000231.000017404.html
- anchor: #n1798266
- Companies mentioned: シャトルロックジャパン株式会社、4MEEE株式会社、Shuttlerock Limited

Facts:
- Event schedule: Live stream, August 27, 2026 (Thursday), 13:00–14:00
- Archive stream, August 28, 2026 (Friday), 16:00–17:00
- Archive stream, August 31, 2026 (Monday), 12:00–13:00
- Shuttlerock Japan’s track record of supporting more than 7,000 campaigns
- A global company with more than 300 members

## [Japan Handball Association] Men’s Youth Japan National Team (U-19): Squad announced for the 11th Asian Championship

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000237.000106743.html
- anchor: #n1798265
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会、関西福祉科学大学、豊田合成ブルーファルコン名古屋、日本赤十字社、東京城南整形外科、日本大学、立教大学、浦和学院高等学校、関西大学、中央大学、瓊浦高等学校、法政大学第二高等学校、DJK Sportfreunde、中部大学春日丘高等学校、金沢市立工業高等学校、大阪体育大学浪商高等学校、熊本国府高等学校、桐光学園高等学校、北陸高等学校、近江兄弟社高等学校、桃山学院高等学校、大同特殊鋼、アジアハンドボール連盟、サウジアラビア、バーレーン、カタール、チャイニーズタイペイ、ウズベキスタン、韓国、クウェート、イラン、ヨルダン、シリア、インド

Facts:
- To be held in ヨルダン from Thursday, August 20, 2026
- 2026年8月20日（木）～8月31日（月）
- 2026年8月15日（土）～8月16日（日）
- 18 players have been selected
- 27 players, from second-year high school students to first-year university students, took part

## Announcement: HD remaster of the SF romance adventure “My Merry May with be” now available on Steam

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000245.000046985.html
- anchor: #n1798264
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MAGES.、株式会社KID、Nintendo Switch™、PlayStation®4、Steam

Facts:
- 20% off sale
- 6,380 yen (tax included)
- 5,104 yen (tax included)
- 8,580 yen (tax included)

## Popular Korean characters “カムンとアント,” with 1.4 million total SNS followers, to hold their first POPUP in Kansai!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000260.000090559.html
- anchor: #n1798263
- Companies mentioned: カムンとアント、株式会社コンテンツセブン、HMV＆BOOKS NAMBA

Facts:
- 1.4 million total SNS followers
- Approximately 710,000 Instagram followers
- Approximately 650,000 TikTok followers
- 10 million views

## 日本医師会公式キャラクター「日医君」の立体シールの発売を開始！

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000264.000128707.html
- anchor: #n1798262
- Companies mentioned: 日本医師会、日医君

Facts:
- 1枚500円
- １会員／１医療機関最大10枚まで
- 一般の方は１人１枚まで

## システムファイブ、トークイベント「Nikon ワンオペを支える“メイン機”ZRの実力 －1年間使い倒して分かった真価－ 井上卓郎 × やまもん」を東京・半蔵門で8/21開催

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000265.000024840.html
- anchor: #n1798261
- Companies mentioned: システムファイブ、Nikon、Happy Dayz Productions、ニコンイメージングジャパン

Facts:
- Talk event on Friday, August 21, 2026
- 16:00–17:30, scheduled to end
- Used the “Nikon ZR” intensively for approximately 1 year

## Zojirushi to launch a stamp rally campaign visiting 3 of its restaurant concepts from Tuesday, August 4!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000290.000006490.html
- anchor: #n1798260
- Companies mentioned: 象印マホービン株式会社、象印食堂、象印銀白弁当、象印銀白おにぎり

Facts:
- Campaign period: Tuesday, August 4, 2026–Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Prize redemption period: through Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Everyone who collects a total of 5 stamps will receive 1 gift of their choice

## miyako appointed as official ambassador for Itadaki Mala Tang | Sa-meshi Ambassador (PR) @maratan_tokyo Original Japanese-style mala tang

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000294.000029866.html
- anchor: #n1798259
- Companies mentioned: ネクスター株式会社、頂マーラータン・おうちでマーラータン株式会社、miyako

Facts:
- おうちでマーラータンには200名以上のアンバサダーが在籍しており
- Their combined follower count has reached more than 20 million
- Made with a blend of more than 30 original spices

## Resort Baito Dive’s “Nabitt-chan” teams up with Hikonyan, one of Japan’s most popular local characters! A feature on Hikone’s sightseeing attractions is now available in the comprehensive resort-job media outlet “Resort Baito Navi.”

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000310.000034289.html
- anchor: #n1798258
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダイブ、ダイブグループ、日本マーケティングリサーチ機構

Facts:
- Creates 14,555 tourism jobs annually
- More than 5,900 tourism facilities across all 47 prefectures of Japan
- Dive’s official LINE account has approximately 240,000 registered users

## Newly illustrated merchandise themed “Rain, Then Sunshine” from the TV anime “The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You” to be sold at the Shibuya POP UP SHOP and online!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000313.000048489.html
- anchor: #n1798225
- Companies mentioned: Anique株式会社、集英社、君のことが大大大大大好きな製作委員会、タワーレコード渋谷店

Facts:
- For every 3,300 yen (tax included) spent on eligible products
- [Purchase bonus: original bromide photo (全7種)]

## Issued the “Miyakonojo AX (AI Transformation) Promotion Declaration”

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000319.000085339.html
- anchor: #n1798224
- Companies mentioned: 都城市、株式会社Vecta

Facts:
- Full-scale operations are scheduled to begin in October this year

## Shitara and Doregene appear as newly illustrated mini characters! DLE’s online lottery for the TV anime “Tenmaku no Jaadugar” begins today

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000344.000026677.html
- anchor: #n1798223
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ディー・エル・イー、DLE、トマトスープ、秋田書店、天幕のジャードゥーガル製作委員会

Facts:
- 1枚 880円（税込）
- 880 yen for the first purchase only (tax included)
- From 12:00 on Monday, 2026/8/3, through 23:59 on Sunday, 2026/9/13
- Scheduled for late November 2026

## [東京グレートベアーズ] 琉球ゴールデンキングス mascot “Gordy” to attend the 2026-27 Preseason Match in Okinawa!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000345.000102802.html
- anchor: #n1798222
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グレートベアーズ、東京グレートベアーズ、琉球ゴールデンキングス、サントリーサンバーズ大阪、株式会社ネイチャーラボ、FC東京バレーボールチーム

Facts:
- On Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Doors open at 11:30
- Around 12:55: first pitch ceremony
- 13:00試合開始

## Travel app NEWT (ニュート) supports the event as the official tour partner of the Honolulu Triathlon 2027

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000349.000077082.html
- anchor: #n1798221
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社令和トラベル、ホノルルトライアスロン株式会社、アラモアナホテル

Facts:
- To be held on Sunday, May 16, 2027, on Oahu, Hawaii
- 2026年8月1日（土）10:00よりエントリー受付を開始しました

## Asoview! launches a parent-child pair ticket giveaway campaign for ファンタジーキッズリゾート, with tickets for 50 pairs (100 people) up for grabs, starting Monday, August 3, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000366.000015664.html
- anchor: #n1798220
- Companies mentioned: アソビュー株式会社、ファンタジーキッズリゾート

Facts:
- An additional 400 yen as the annual fee for initial registration
- 350 yen when registering through the official app
- Partnered with approximately 10,000 businesses nationwide
- Approximately 620 genres of leisure and experiential programs in Japan
- Features approximately 28,000 plans
- Capital: 1 billion yen

## Kagome launches a new health service in collaboration with local governments; the “Natokari Balance Map,” which uses local specialty products, helps improve diets and revitalize communities

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000431.000099065.html
- anchor: #n1798219
- Companies mentioned: カゴメ株式会社、JA蒲郡市、蒲郡市民病院、東北大学

Facts:
- Less than 7.5 g for adult men
- Less than 6.5 g for adult women
- 9.6 g average for men and women

## パーフェクトワン all-in-one foundation series earns No. 1 in domestic sales for the second consecutive year

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000436.000036592.html
- anchor: #n1798218
- Companies mentioned: 新日本製薬 株式会社、パーフェクトワン、富士経済

Facts:
- 20th anniversary of the brand's launch
- 90 million units sold cumulatively

## 【夏休み！メガヒット映画大特集】「ジュラシック」「ヴェノム」シリーズなど大ヒットシリーズから名作まで、ムービープラスで8月8日（土）から16日（日）まで9日間連続放送！

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000469.000027683.html
- anchor: #n1798217
- Companies mentioned: ディスカバリー・ジャパン株式会社、ワーナーブラザース・ディスカバリー、Universal Studios、Amblin Entertainment, Inc.、Perfect Universe Investment Inc.、Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.、TSG Entertainment II LLC、MARVEL、One More Shot Film Limited、Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation

Facts:
- Entering its 37th year on air this year
- Viewed by approximately 7 million households
- 220 or more countries and regions
- 50 or more languages

## [’47（フォーティーセブン）] First collaboration model with サーティワン アイスクリーム goes on sale Thursday, August 13

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000512.000015945.html
- anchor: #n1798216
- Companies mentioned: ’47（フォーティーセブン）、サーティワン アイスクリーム

Facts:
- ’47 MVP] 4,620 yen each
- ’47 CLEAN UP] 4,400 yen each
- ’47 CLEAN UP] 3,960 yen each
- ’47 HITCH] 4,950 yen each

## Helpfeel to exhibit at “AI and Artificial Intelligence EXPO NEO”

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000513.000027275.html
- anchor: #n1798215
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Helpfeel、RX Japan 合同会社

Facts:
- Adopted by more than 900 sites (as of April 2026)

## FY Reiwa 8 recruitment examination for 奈良県 employees and others: exam guide published and applications open

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000547.000142065.html
- anchor: #n1798214
- Companies mentioned: 奈良県

Facts:
- Application period: August 3 (Mon), 9:00 a.m.–August 30 (Sun), 5:00 p.m.
- First-stage exam (SPI3): choose a date during the period from September 10 (Thu) to September 27 (Sun)
- First-stage exam (essay and oral exams): October 17 (Sat) or October 18 (Sun)
- Second-stage exam: one designated day between November 13 (Fri) and November 15 (Sun)
- Final results announced: December 1 (Tue)

## Toshinari Fukamachi, Haruki Ishiya and Shunichi Toki take the stage! Algorithm Prescription makes its first appearance at AGF2026!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000565.000053064.html
- anchor: #n1798213
- Companies mentioned: 松竹株式会社、松竹ゲームズ、Leona Software、GameBridge、合同会社Re,AER、Algorithm Prescription、Algorithm Prescription_Demo、Steam、ALPr

Facts:
- Special stage event on November 7 (Sat) at 11:50!

## Special exhibition “Wako Sustainability Month GOOD LOOP 2026,” jointly presented by Ginza Wako and HERALBONY, opens Thursday, August 6

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000585.000039365.html
- anchor: #n1798212
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヘラルボニー、HERALBONY Co.,Ltd.、株式会社 和光、Willy De Smedt、Evelyne Postic、Aot、やまなみ工房、Shigaku Mizu

Facts:
- Exhibition of 18 original works by 6 HERALBONY-contracted artists from Japan and abroad
- Price: 63,800 yen (tax included)
- Price: 57,200 yen (tax included)
- Price: 19,800 yen (tax included)
- 2026年8月6日（木）～8月26日（水）

## アチーブメント株式会社 forms a capital and business alliance with 株式会社LeapWell, which provides hands-on support for AI adoption

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000644.000002398.html
- anchor: #n1798211
- Companies mentioned: アチーブメント株式会社、LeapWell、株式会社LeapWell、株式会社リクルート

Facts:
- More than 540,000 people trained
- October 12, 1987
- August 5, 2021

## アチーブメント株式会社 forms a capital and business alliance with デトモ株式会社, an IT consulting and systems development company

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000645.000002398.html
- anchor: #n1798210
- Companies mentioned: アチーブメント株式会社、デトモ株式会社、TIS株式会社、アクセンチュア株式会社、株式会社ハイブリッドテクノロジーズ

Facts:
- More than 540,000 people trained
- From October 2026 onward
- An offshore development team of approximately 700 people

## スポーツ専門クラウドファンディング「スポチュニティ」、大分トリニータ『Trinita 12 Project』の第1弾 8月5日開始！

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000662.000019301.html
- anchor: #n1798209
- Companies mentioned: スポチュニティ株式会社、株式会社大分フットボールクラブ、大分トリニータ、グロービス経営大学院

Facts:
- 8月5日18:00より開始します
- August 16 (Sun), 23:59

## [Seminar] Preventing repeat incidents of unintentional harassment! An in-depth guide to coaching and training techniques that change perpetrators’ mindsets

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000673.000018991.html
- anchor: #n1798208
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アスマーク、Humap、サミット人材開発株式会社

Facts:
- More than 400 government agencies, prefectural offices and local governments nationwide
- More than 600 companies
- Capacity: 500 people

## Online lottery for “Charm Angel” now on sale through Vivid Kuji!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000681.000071079.html
- anchor: #n1798207
- Companies mentioned: シンクイノベーション株式会社、小学館

Facts:
- ■Price: 880 yen (tax included)

## らぶフォー, a media-mix project themed around fortune-telling, presents the reading-play and live event “らぶフォー解体新書♡ Live & Stage”!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000694.000026205.html
- anchor: #n1798206
- Companies mentioned: SHOWROOM株式会社、らぶフォー、DIVINE、12〜twelve〜

Facts:
- More than 10 million cumulative downloads as of the end of March 2026
- Boasts 100,000 SNS followers
- VIP area with meet-and-greet: ¥13,000 (tax included)
- General area: ¥5,500 (tax included)

## K-POP最多人数ガールズグループtripleS(トリプルエス）ワールドツアー⽇本公演チケットのFC先⾏受付が本⽇18:00よりスタート︕

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000707.000005358.html
- anchor: #n1798205
- Companies mentioned: tripleS、SM ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN、HARLOCK、SME Records、ソニー・ミュージックソリューションズ、eBay Japan、Qoo10、MODHAUS、COSMO app

Facts:
- 24-member multinational girl group tripleS
- First-week sales: 567,000 copies
- VIP seats: 24,800 yen
- General reserved seats: 12,800 yen
- An additional drink charge of 500 yen

## That nostalgic “old logo” is back! Limited-edition items featuring the old and new logos go on sale in gratitude for 50 years since founding

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000707.000070824.html
- anchor: #n1798204
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハンズ、東急ハンズ

Facts:
- 980 yen each
- 400 yen
- 50th anniversary
- 7 types in total

## Hands 50th anniversary × ウルトラマンシリーズ 60th anniversary: major celebratory project “ULTRA HANDS” launches Saturday, August 15!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000708.000070824.html
- anchor: #n1798203
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハンズ、ウルトラマンシリーズ、円谷プロ

Facts:
- 50th anniversary of Hands’ founding
- Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Cushions (Ultraman, Alien Baltan, Pigmon, Zetton): 4,800 yen each
- Mascot pouches (Ultraman, Alien Baltan, Pigmon, Zetton): 1,980 yen each
- Tote bags (Ultraman, all-over print): 3,800 yen each
- Embroidered handkerchiefs (Ultraman, Alien Baltan, Pigmon, Zetton): 980 yen each
- Pass case: 2,420 yen
- Pen case: 1,980 yen
- Eye masks (Ultraman, Alien Baltan, Pigmon, Zetton): 2,200 yen each
- Metal carabiners (Ultraman, Alien Baltan, Pigmon, Zetton): 2,200 yen each

## 【Furusato Nozei for Good × 石川県小松市】Project supporting the local community in celebration of Pompompurin’s 30th anniversary launches August 1

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000785.000021621.html
- anchor: #n1798202
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ボーダレス・ジャパン、石川県小松市、株式会社サンリオ

Facts:
- Target amount: 3 million yen
- Pompompurin’s 30th anniversary

## STPR to exhibit at “Animate Girls Festival” again in 2026! All 6 STPR Family groups will fill the booth with color, and すにすて will appear on stage

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000790.000059399.html
- anchor: #n1798201
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社STPR、アニメイトホールディングス、すにすて - SneakerStep、すとぷり、騎士X - Knight X -、AMPTAKxCOLORS、めておら - Meteorites -、とぅるりぷ - True&Lip

Facts:
- “Animate Girls Festival 2026 (AGF2026),” to be held in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, on Nov. 7 (Sat.) and 8 (Sun.), 2026
- All 6 STPR Family groups will fill the booth with color
- The official YouTube channel surpassed 1 million subscribers on July 31 (Fri.), 2026
- The YouTube channel has more than 36.01 million subscribers in total

## Limited-edition items from the TV anime “BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War” make their first appearance at サンキューマート! All items are 390 yen (429 yen including tax) and go on sale in late August!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000792.000002319.html
- anchor: #n1798200
- Companies mentioned: エルソニック株式会社、サンキューマート、BLEACH、週刊少年ジャンプ、久保帯人、テレ東

Facts:
- The series has surpassed 1億3000万 copies in circulation
- More than 360 episodes of the TV anime have been produced to date
- There have also been 4 feature-length theatrical anime films
- A lineup of 21 items
- Sales will begin in late August as items arrive
- 8月4日（火）12時より先行予約を受け付け

## AC長野パルセイロ and ドコモ launch initiative to support fans’ favorite J.League clubs

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000875.000118641.html
- anchor: #n1798199
- Companies mentioned: AC長野パルセイロ、株式会社NTTドコモ、ドコモ

Facts:
- An amount equivalent to 5% of d POINTs
- An amount equivalent to 10% of d POINTs

## “エグ女TV2026” variety show to stream on DMM TV, with a live event featuring a public recording! Hint photos of all 18 cast members to be released on the official X account starting tomorrow, Aug. 4 (Tue.)!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000915.000041063.html
- anchor: #n1798198
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AOI Pro.、DMM TV、IMM THEATER

Facts:
- 4 days
- Oct. 9 (Fri.) to 12 (Mon., holiday), 2026

## “Cosmetic surgeon” Lee Min-ki takes on a case! Korean drama “FACE ME” to receive its Japanese premiere on CS衛星劇場 starting August 7 (Fri.)

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000938.000006470.html
- anchor: #n1798197
- Companies mentioned: CS衛星劇場、Westworld Story

Facts:
- Japanese premiere on August 7 (Fri.) at 11 p.m.
- 12 episodes in total
- 衛星劇場 Customer Center: 0570-001-444
- For IP phone users: 03-6741-7535

## “Get 4,000 points! V Point Denki Summer New Contract Campaign” launches!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000955.000032321.html
- anchor: #n1798196
- Companies mentioned: 三井住友カード株式会社、auエネルギー&ライフ株式会社

Facts:
- 4,000 V Points
- 3% in V Points
- A cancellation fee of 2,200 yen

## New room fragrances inspired by the アイカツ！ series and hand creams featuring charms inspired by its outfits!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000965.000055569.html
- anchor: #n1798195
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイ、バンダイナムコグループ、プレミアムバンダイ、クレアボーテ、アイカツ！オフィシャルストア

Facts:
- 2,970 yen each, including tax; shipping and handling fees extra
- 1,430 yen each, including tax; shipping and handling fees extra
- 2026年8月3日(月)12時
- Scheduled for December 2026
- Scheduled for January 2027
- To be released in 2027

## Simplified Chinese translations of hugely popular BL comics! 10 titles all launch today!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001011.000022435.html
- anchor: #n1798194
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リブレ、DLsiteがるまに、JP Danmei、桜日梯子、ヤマダ、楢島さち、外岡もったす、佳門サエコ、ねこ田米蔵、やまねあやの、フジテレビ

Facts:
- More than 5 million copies sold across the series
- More than 1.5 million copies sold across the series
- To be released on August 3, 2026
- TV drama season 2 in January 2026
- The Japanese edition is available through volume 5
- Volume 6 is scheduled for release on August 10
- The Japanese edition is currently available through volume 12
- The Japanese edition has been published through volume 15

## New colors arrive in the T-shirt Heart Collection of ReFa’s recovery wear, “ReFa VITALWEAR.” Pre-sales at ReFa GINZA

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001032.000029736.html
- anchor: #n1798193
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MTG、ReFa、ReFa GINZA

Facts:
- Price: 13,200 yen (including tax)
- “VITALTECH®,” a blood-circulation-promoting fiber developed by MTG over 8 years

## New literary magazine “Leaf” to launch in October 2026! A new print literary magazine featuring an impressive lineup of writers, with a different theme each issue

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001079.000014531.html
- anchor: #n1798192
- Companies mentioned: 双葉社、アルビレオ、タカラカオリ

Facts:
- 80th anniversary of founding
- Also priced at 880 yen (including tax)
- Length: 496 pages (planned)

## Acer to hold its annual summer “Acer Day Sale” starting August 4

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001085.000000640.html
- anchor: #n1798191
- Companies mentioned: Acer、日本エイサー株式会社、インテル、GeForce、Predator

Facts:
- 112 products included in the sale
- Offers up to 23.5 hours of battery life
- Available in a lightweight 980g model
- A large 16-inch screen in a lightweight 1160g design
- Supports a 144Hz refresh rate
- Maximum refresh rate of 240Hz
- Maximum refresh rate of 275Hz
- Approximately 7,500 employees worldwide

## “Disney SERIES CREATED by MUS” from 『MUS』 to exhibit at Disney THE MARKET at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store! On sale starting August 5 (Wed.)

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001187.000014511.html
- anchor: #n1798190
- Companies mentioned: MUS、Disney、株式会社バロックジャパンリミテッド、株式会社タカラトミーアーツ、株式会社セキグチ

Facts:
- August 5 (Wed.) to August 16 (Sun.), 2026
- THE MUPPETS COLLECTION: A poppy collection of 7 items featuring Kermit, Miss Piggy and their friends in a vintage style.
- HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL COLLECTION: 21 items that bring the world of the classic series, celebrating the 20th anniversary of its broadcast, into everyday life.
- MM DENIM STYLE COLLECTION: 9 items featuring “MICKEY & MINNIE DENIM STYLE,” artwork newly created by Disney SERIES CREATED by MUS.

## New Piapro Characters merchandise to go on sale at “Hatsune Miku: Magical Mirai 2026”! Must-have items packed with the charm of Hatsune Miku and friends!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001199.000012048.html
- anchor: #n1798189
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社A3、東京メトロポリタンテレビジョン株式会社、クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社、Crypton Future Media, INC.

Facts:
- ■Price: 1,200 yen (including tax)
- ■Price: 1,000 yen each (including tax)

## mov makes inbound tourism support company D2C X a group company, further strengthening its end-to-end inbound support from strategy to execution

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001356.000024246.html
- anchor: #n1798188
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社mov、株式会社D2C、株式会社D2C X、訪日ラボ、口コミコム、trial JAPAN、tsunagu Japan

Facts:
- Inbound spending by international visitors to Japan has grown to more than 9.5 trillion yen annually
- Became a group company effective August 1, 2026

## Minamikyushu City, Kagoshima Prefecture, and Satofull begin accepting donations to improve the visitor experience at the Chiran Peace Museum for Kamikaze Pilots and continue conveying the importance of peace and the preciousness of life

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001357.000025119.html
- anchor: #n1798187
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社さとふる、株式会社CAMPFIRE

Facts:
- Target donation amount: 1,000,000 yen

## JCB partners with Fiuu Group to expand the JCB merchant network in Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001429.000011361.html
- anchor: #n1798186
- Companies mentioned: JCB、Fiuu、株式会社ジェーシービー、株式会社ジェーシービー・インターナショナル

Facts:
- Total payment transaction value in fiscal 2025 exceeded 13 billion U.S. dollars

## A limited-time “LDH PERFECT YEAR 2026” design is coming to the EXILE TRIBE JCB Card!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001430.000011361.html
- anchor: #n1798185
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジェーシービー、株式会社LDH JAPAN、EXILE TRIBE

Facts:
- From Monday, August 3, 2026, through Thursday, December 31
- 1枚あたり変更手数料2,200円（税込）が発生します
- From the second year onward, primary cardholder: 1,375 yen (tax included)
- Family cardholder: 440 yen (tax included)
- EXILE TRIBE gift card worth 1,000 yen
- Up to 4,000 yen

## “Cyborg ００９ Anime Deep Dive” goes on sale!!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001528.000023526.html
- anchor: #n1798184
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三栄、サンエイムック

Facts:
- List price: 1,430 yen (base price: 1,300 yen)
- JAN code: 9784779654442
- Specifications: full color, 120 pages/A4, perfect bound
- Capital: 98 million yen
- Employees: 141

## “にじさんじ Christmas Wear 〜DD Sweater Style〜” merchandise will be available for preorder starting at 19:00 (JST) on Monday, August 3, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001587.000030865.html
- anchor: #n1798183
- Companies mentioned: ANYCOLOR株式会社、にじさんじ、NIJISANJI EN

Facts:
- During the period through 23:59 (JST) on Monday, August 31, 2026
- Price: 15,000 yen each (tax included)
- Price: 1,900 yen each (tax included)
- Price: 750 yen each (tax included)

## Pixio to exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001665.000009971.html
- anchor: #n1798182
- Companies mentioned: Pixio、Hamee株式会社、一般社団法人コンピュータエンターテインメント協会

Facts:
- September 2026 [Thursday the 17th to Monday the 21st, a public holiday]
- 10:00~17:00
- 9:30~17:00
- 9:30~16:00

## A new camera lens protector featuring a ちいかわ design is coming from iFace

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001675.000009971.html
- anchor: #n1798181
- Companies mentioned: iFace、Hamee株式会社、ちいかわ、講談社、フジテレビ、Hamee公式オンラインストア、Hamee 楽天市場店、Hamee Amazon店、ByUR、Pixio、ParallelPlastics

Facts:
- Price: 2,000 yen (2,200 yen including tax)
- More than 38 million units sold worldwide

## 4 new municipalities are now featured on ふるなび! Discover a wide range of appealing return gifts, including prepared dishes and experience tickets.

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001685.000007821.html
- anchor: #n1798180
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイモバイル、ふるなび

Facts:
- The number of contracted municipalities has reached 1,591.

## “Tokimeki no Kyoten,” a dark-cute mascot idol project with character designs by popular illustrator Tira, is launching. YouTube short anime episodes are now streaming.

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001766.000007785.html
- anchor: #n1798179
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イマジカインフォス、声優グランプリ

Facts:
- From Monday, August 3, 2026

## Whisky “26 Twenty-Six,” created by STARBASE and Park Seo-joon’s “1216,” begins its long-awaited full-scale retail rollout!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001773.000011969.html
- anchor: #n1798178
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社STARBASE、株式会社1216、株式会社尾鈴山蒸留所、大丸、松坂屋、ロッテ免税店、IMADEYA、はせがわ酒店、ヤマツ柳屋、燦々市場、TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE

Facts:
- 10,000 bottles went on sale exclusively in Japan in December 2024.
- Alcohol content: 43%
- Volume: 700 ml
- Price including tax: 16,500 yen
- Price before tax: 15,000 yen

## “Quiz RPG: The World of Mystic Wiz” × “ORBcafe” collaboration café coming soon!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002007.000004473.html
- anchor: #n1798177
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コロプラ、ORBcafe

Facts:
- Event period: Friday, August 7 to Monday, August 31, 2026 (planned)
- Reservation period: During the event, through Monday, August 31, 2026

## Get a head start on autumn with tartan! New Harry Potter products inspired by the 4 houses of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, brimming with the magic of the Harry Potter world, will go on sale sequentially at ハリー・ポッター マホウドコロ starting Wednesday, August 5, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002148.000022901.html
- anchor: #n1798176
- Companies mentioned: ベネリック株式会社、ワーナーブラザース・ディスカバリー、ワーナーブラザース・ディスカバリー グローバル・コンシューマープロダクツ、ハリー・ポッター マホウドコロ

Facts:
- Price: 7,700 yen each (tax included)
- Price: 3,300 yen each (tax included)
- Price: 1,780 yen each (tax included)
- 内 容 ：「ステッカー(全8種・非売品)」をおひとつプレゼント 対 象 ：3,300円(税込)以上お買い上げのお客さま

## [THE IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls] 15th Anniversary Cinderella Girl General Election 2026: Voting finally begins!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002283.000051316.html
- anchor: #n1798175
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、アイドルマスター シンデレラガールズ、アイドルマスター シンデレラガールズ スターライトステージ

Facts:
- 190 idols are candidates for Cinderella Girl
- More than 300 songs have been created to date
- The series will celebrate its 15th anniversary in November 2026.
- 1会計あたり500円（税込）ごとに100枚の投票券が獲得できます
- 1人あたり最大60,000枚まで
- Has surpassed 25 million downloads

## Chiikawa on the cover and included as a bonus! MOE September 2026 issue [Characters who are there for you, “Chiikawa” | Bound-in bonus: Set of 3 “Chiikawa” postcards]

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002417.000046848.html
- anchor: #n1798174
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社白泉社、サンリオ、福音館書店、LITTLE WINDOW

Facts:
- More than 200 animals
- 85th anniversary

## Held for the second time ever! FamilyMart’s popular “Same Price, 45% More” campaign starts Tuesday, August 4! 7 debut items, including classic Famichiki and shredded cabbage to help households cope with soaring summer vegetable prices, will join a total of 13 products released on a rotating weekly basis!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002436.000046210.html
- anchor: #n1798173
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファミリーマート、Afternoon Tea

Facts:
- Same Price, 45% More campaign
- Approximately 16,400 FamilyMart stores nationwide
- 13 varieties in total
- Daily sales at approximately 126%
- Approximately 580 people
- 33.1%
- Approximately 2057%
- 45,000 people
- 45% Famima Famipay points
- 1,000 Famima points
- 30,000 people in total

## Kotaro Yoshida and Rikako Yagi investigate the mystery behind FamilyMart’s urban legend about bigger portions! A thrilling new commercial, “Same Price, 45% More,” portrays the 45% larger products as unidentified objects and begins airing Tuesday, August 4.

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002437.000046210.html
- anchor: #n1798172
- Companies mentioned: ファミリーマート、株式会社ファミリーマート

Facts:
- 45% larger
- Approximately 16,400 ファミリーマート stores nationwide
- Daily sales during the period were approximately 126%.
- Approximately 580 of the 1,747 people
- 33.1%
- Approximately 13 billion kcal

## Learn from working pastry chef megu‘café! Authentic dessert recipes that elementary school students can make on their own, on sale 8/6

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002468.000005069.html
- anchor: #n1798171
- Companies mentioned: megu‘café、株式会社 宝島社、KADOKAWA

Facts:
- Release date: August 6, 2026
- List price: 1,540 yen (tax included)
- 31 recipes featured

## U-NEXT launches “Bungaku Chagama (What Will Come Out?)”, a web literary magazine with all content free to read, on Wednesday, August 5. A new place to discover literature.

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002887.000031998.html
- anchor: #n1798170
- Companies mentioned: U-NEXT、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、株式会社U-NEXT、株式会社U-NEXT HOLDINGS、GEM Partners、Paravi、TBS、テレビ東京

Facts:
- We have published more than 40 works to date.
- Enjoy more than 480,000 titles including movies, dramas, and anime
- More than 1.33 million manga and books are also available.

## An exhibition of Akihiro Yamada’s original artwork commemorating the publication of “Yumei no Kishi: The Twelve Kingdoms” is coming to 丸善 丸の内本店!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003169.000047877.html
- anchor: #n1798169
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社新潮社、丸善 丸の内本店、東宝、大垣書店、紀伊國屋書店、三省堂書店、ジュンク堂書店、書泉ブックタワー、MARUZEN&ジュンク堂書店、丸善

Facts:
- More than 14 million copies sold cumulatively
- Approximately 2,000 bookstores nationwide
- 750 yen + tax

## Yukosu, Ruru Mikuma, Hinano Segawa and Seira Tsuchiya appear! The real-talk show “Seishun Update: Let’s Talk More About Cervical Cancer Prevention” will air at 8:30 p.m. on August 10, helping viewers feel more positive about their minds and bodies.

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003703.000064643.html
- anchor: #n1798168
- Companies mentioned: MSD株式会社、ABEMA

Facts:
- Airing Monday, August 10, 2026, at 8:30 p.m.
- “ABEMA Premium,” priced at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
- “ABEMA Premium with Ads,” priced at 680 yen per month (tax included)

## The September issue of ちゃお is a sticker fest!! It also includes “Onegai Aipri” sparkly fan-activity stickers and PixTube（ピクチューブ）stickers!!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003799.000013640.html
- anchor: #n1798167
- Companies mentioned: ちゃお、PixTube（ピクチューブ）、小学館、ちゃおプラス

Facts:
- Special price: 790 yen (tax included)

## An exhibition of art featuring Disney characters, created by artists represented by GALLERY TARGET, including Ayako Rokkaku and Yusuke Hanai, will be held in Osaka for the first time at Shinsaibashi PARCO!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004009.000003639.html
- anchor: #n1798166
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パルコ、株式会社ZOZO、GALLERY TARGET、ZOZOTOWN、ZOZOVILLA

Facts:
- Aug. 8, 2026 (Sat.)–Aug. 30, 2026 (Sun.)
- Mickey Mouse / Silk Print T-shirt Designed by Ayako Rokkaku (available in 2 colors): 13,200 yen (tax included)
- Ariel / T-shirt Designed by NAIJEL GRAPH (available in 2 colors): 6,050 yen (tax included)
- Aladdin / T-shirt Designed by NAIJEL GRAPH (available in 2 colors): 6,050 yen (tax included)
- Beauty and the Beast / T-shirt Designed by NAIJEL GRAPH (available in 2 colors): 6,050 yen (tax included)
- Bambi / T-shirt Designed by 河村康輔 (available in 2 colors): 6,050 yen (tax included)
- Pinocchio / T-shirt Designed by 河村康輔 (available in 2 colors): 6,050 yen (tax included)

## 【gelato pique】Special collection featuring SESAME STREET characters illustrated by COIN PARKING DELIVERY goes on sale! ＜On sale Aug. 21＞

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004295.000018505.html
- anchor: #n1798165
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ、gelato pique、COIN PARKING DELIVERY、CPD HOOME、SESAME STREET、USAGI ONLINE、MASH STORE、SESAME STREET MARKET

Facts:
- 【SESAME STREET×CPD HOOME meets GELATO PIQUE】Airy Moco jacquard pullover ¥10,780
- 【SESAME STREET×CPD HOOME meets GELATO PIQUE】Airy Moco jacquard shorts ¥8,690
- 【SESAME STREET×CPD HOOME meets GELATO PIQUE】Airy Moco striped jacquard shirt ¥15,840
- 【SESAME STREET×CPD HOOME meets GELATO PIQUE】Airy Moco striped jacquard long pants ¥12,100
- 【SESAME STREET×CPD HOOME meets GELATO PIQUE】Airy Moco pullover with a small accent design ¥9,460
- 【SESAME STREET×CPD HOOME meets GELATO PIQUE】Cotton T-shirt with a small accent print ¥7,480
- 【SESAME STREET×CPD HOOME meets GELATO PIQUE】Cotton oversized T-shirt with a small accent print ¥9,900
- 【SESAME STREET×

## 「電力小売コンプライアンスの最新実務」と題して、森・濱田松本法律事務所外国法共同事業 パートナー 市村 拓斗氏/シニア・アソシエイト 長窪 芳史氏によるセミナーを2026年9月4日(金)に開催!!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004603.000032407.html
- anchor: #n1798164
- Companies mentioned: 森・濱田松本法律事務所、新社会システム総合研究所、SSK

Facts:
- Approximately 500 events organized annually

## GMO TECH launches “Local GEO Dash! byGMO,” an AI search consulting service for businesses and local communities

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005451.000000136.html
- anchor: #n1798163
- Companies mentioned: GMOインターネットグループ、GMO TECH株式会社、ChatGPT、Gemini、Google、Alphabet、ITR、MEO Dash! byGMO、GEO Dash! byGMO、SEO Dash! byGMO、MEO Dashboard byGMO、GMO賃貸DX

Facts:
- Nearly 20 years of expertise gained through ongoing research into search algorithms
- Monthly users of Google’s AI Overviews surpass 2 billion
- Capital: 100 million yen

## Swimsuit-clad Kei Oshino makes an appearance in the idle RPG STELLAR IDOL PROJECT!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006403.000032953.html
- anchor: #n1798162
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社EXNOA、DMM GAMES

Facts:
- Starting August 1, 2026
- Aug. 16, 2026 (Sun.) 23:59

## 待望の新作『アクアリウムは踊らない 死にたがりのアイドル』ストア公開!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008705.000016756.html
- anchor: #n1798161
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アニメイトホールディングス、株式会社フロンティアワークス、Gotcha Gotcha Games、任天堂、Valve Corporation

Facts:
- Marked the 1st anniversary of its release on Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.)
- The 1st anniversary livestream held on July 30 (Thu.) by original creator Toudou
- 2026年8月3日(月)12:00~8月17日(月)23:59まで
- From July 30, 2026 (Thu.) to Aug. 12, 2026 (Wed.)
- Available at the biggest discount ever: 【25% OFF】
- 【Download version】¥2,200 (tax included)
- 【Packaged version】¥4,950 (tax included)

## 天使系アイドル・CURE'T、「インジェクションラヴ」「らぶめもりぃ」の2曲を配信リリース！

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008736.000016756.html
- anchor: #n1798160
- Companies mentioned: CURE'T、AVAM、VVSiS、I NEW MATES

Facts:
- 「インジェクションラヴ」「らぶめもりぃ」の2曲
- 6-member idol group CURE'T
- Debuted on Nov. 24, 2025
- 2026.8.3 配信リリース

## オンラインくじ「はにくじランド」にて「なきむしヒーロー だっとちゃん」のくじが登場！

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008748.000016756.html
- anchor: #n1798159
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マインドウェイブ、株式会社コアデ、アニメイトグループ

Facts:
- Event period: July 24, 2026 (Fri.) 12:00
- Until Aug. 31, 2026 (Mon.) 23:59
- 販売価格：1回935円(税込)

## A POP UP SHOP for the TV anime Delicious in Dungeon, “AMNIBUS STORE -white-,” is coming!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009360.000016064.html
- anchor: #n1798158
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS STORE -white-、アニメイト

Facts:
- Event period: Aug. 21, 2026 (Fri.)–Sept. 6, 2026 (Sun.)
- Business hours: 11:00–20:00
- Single item: ¥605 (tax included) / BOX: ¥6,050 (tax included)
- Single item: ¥275 (tax included) / BOX: ¥2,750 (tax included)
- Single item: ¥715 (tax included) / BOX: ¥7,150 (tax included)
- Price: ¥990 each (tax included)

## Reservations are now open for products first sold at “FGO Fes. 2026”! Get merchandise from 14 exciting titles, including newly illustrated goods from “Fate/Grand Order: Learning with Manga! FGO”!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019834.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1798157
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、TYPE-MOON、FGO PROJECT、Marvelous.Inc

Facts:
- Customers who make a purchase for every ¥2,200 (tax included)
- ¥880 each (PACK, tax included)
- ¥495 each (PACK, tax included)
- ¥1,980 each (tax included)

## A collaboration between the anime The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. and the new flower shop karendo, bringing “excitement and thrills,” is coming!

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019864.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1798156
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、karendo

Facts:
- Will be held starting Aug. 14, 2026 (Fri.)
- Aug. 14, 2026 (Fri.)–Aug. 30, 2026 (Sun.)
- Stores selling collaboration goods and floral products (6 stores)
- Stores selling collaboration floral products (13 stores)
- For every ¥2,200 or more spent (tax included)

## mikai-operated Re:AcT and Re:AcT Gaming begin using KADOKAWA’s “CSP,” enabling secondary use of various copyrighted works, including games, anime, and karaoke audio

- Published: 2026-08-03T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019884.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1798155
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、株式会社mikai、Re:AcT、Re:AcT Gaming、YouTube

Facts:
- A virtual talent agency managing a total of 21 VTubers
- Used on more than 780 channels
- More than 68 million total channel subscribers

## Develops an “automatic centering landing mechanism” to correct drone landing-position errors

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:58:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000275.000009609.html
- anchor: #n1798049
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビー・アンド・プラス、B & Plus Co., Ltd.

Facts:
- 500W Wireless Charging System
- Compatible with 12S batteries

## 和歌山県、エンの『ソーシャルインパクト採用プロジェクト』で副業「衛星データ利活用アドバイザー」の採用が決定

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:58:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001248.000000725.html
- anchor: #n1798050
- Companies mentioned: エン株式会社、和歌山県

Facts:
- 2026年4月に和歌山県の『ソーシャルインパクト採用プロジェクト』
- Spent about 4 years engaged in consulting work specializing in the space sector
- In the current role, spent about 1 year managing projects that leverage satellite data at a space startup

## 人気Podcast『Off Topic』の宮武徹郎による新番組。TBSラジオ『SIDE QUEST』放送開始！

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:57:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002242.000003392.html
- anchor: #n1798051
- Companies mentioned: TBSラジオ、Off Topic株式会社、radiko

Facts:
- A series of 5 episodes
- 30 minutes

## Enjoy nearly all medications anytime, anywhere, with peace of mind even when away from home. The portable compressor nebulizer CN-200, with a built-in battery, is now on sale

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:56:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000138546.html
- anchor: #n1798052
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ICST、Amazon

Facts:
- Runs for approximately 65 minutes
- Operating noise: 55 dB
- Weighs approximately 250 g

## RICOH will begin sales in October 2026 of its industrial board computers “RICOH FB22RB” and “RICOH FB22RBM,” compatible with the latest Intel® Core™ processors (Series 2)

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:56:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000039068.html
- anchor: #n1798053
- Companies mentioned: リコーPFUコンピューティング株式会社、Intel、リコー

Facts:
- Sales begin in October 2026
- 5-year supply
- 3-year free warranty
- Group consolidated net sales of 2,608.3 billion yen for the fiscal year ended March 2026

## KPMGジャパン launches its “Data Knowledge Formalization and Utilization Agent,” which leverages the conversion of tacit knowledge into explicit knowledge

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:50:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000141127.html
- anchor: #n1798054
- Companies mentioned: KPMGジャパン、KPMGコンサルティング株式会社、有限責任 あずさ監査法人、KPMGインターナショナル

Facts:
- Employing approximately 7,000 people in major cities across Japan
- A network spanning 138 countries and regions

## The challenge of “1684 AZUMAMINE,” a local Iwate brand. An event will be held to share regional culture, with skincare as the gateway.

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000163898.html
- anchor: #n1798055
- Companies mentioned: 吾妻嶺酒造店、パルクアベニュー・カワトク

Iwate Prefecture sake-lees skincare brand “1684 AZUMAMINE” will hold a joint fair with 5 brands that make use of natural ingredients. The event aims to promote regional culture and foster collaboration.

## Bywill and Donan Norin have signed a business outsourcing agreement to create and sell forest J-Credits, following an introduction by Hokkaido Bank

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:48:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000493.000013100.html
- anchor: #n1798056
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バイウィル、道南農林株式会社、株式会社北海道銀行

Facts:
- Aiming to register and certify the project during fiscal 2026

## New release: DENBA launches “Recovery Balance Wear”! Bringing a new everyday life to everyone who wants to feel balanced every day through what they wear

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:45:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000172254.html
- anchor: #n1798057
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォーシーズHD、DENBA JAPAN株式会社、DENBAスタイル株式会社

Facts:
- The recovery wear market was worth 18.9 billion yen in 2024
- It will grow to 170 billion yen by 2030

## Taiwan stocks rise 266.66 points

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:46:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030124.aspx
- anchor: #n1799004
- Companies mentioned: 主動統一台股增長、群創、聯電、主動統一升級50、群益臺灣加權正2、華邦電、三集瑞-KY、日電貿、泰碩、聯友金屬-創、敦陽科、豐達科、隆銘綠能、致茂、統懋

Facts:
- The index closed up 266.66 points at 43386.41
- Up 0.62%
- Trading value totaled NT$844.531 billion
- The weighted index opened at 42780.42
- It reached an intraday high of 43784.19
- The index excluding financial stocks stood at 38732.14
- Up 293.51 points
- Cement and ceramics stocks rise 0.16%
- Food stocks fall 0.88%
- Petrochemical stocks rise 2.8%
- Textile stocks

## Repeat offender jailed again, then robs convenience store with weapon; Chiayi prosecutors seek 10-year sentence

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:44:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608030123.aspx
- anchor: #n1799005
- Companies mentioned: 嘉義地檢署、中央社

Facts:
- NT$21,000 in cash
- NT$7,000 of the proceeds from the crime
- 10 years in prison

## Kumamoto quake kills 2 employees who returned to work; AEON stores ordered to deposit sales in vaults

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:40:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030122.aspx
- anchor: #n1799003
- Companies mentioned: AEON、永旺夢樂城熊本、Habita

Facts:
- 2 employees
- A total of 7 people were killed
- The company was founded in 1976

## Cuba’s power grid fails again, causing nationwide blackout and disrupting water supplies

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:36:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030121.aspx
- anchor: #n1798985
- Companies mentioned: 古巴國家電力公司、古巴能源部

Facts:
- Delivered 100,000 tons of crude oil

## Cross-strait student exchanges are unequal; 陸委會 to strengthen education on understanding mainland China

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:34:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608030120.aspx
- anchor: #n1798980
- Companies mentioned: 陸委會、監察院、教育部、中共

Facts:
- The number of Taiwanese university and college students studying in mainland China rose from 2196 in 111 to 5745 in 114
- The number of senior high and vocational school students rose from 676 to 1161
- The number of junior high school students rose from 0 to 1021
- The number of elementary school students rose from 38 to 1045
- The number of accompanying teachers rose from 661 to 1281
- The number of mainland Chinese students visiting Taiwan to take part in 陸委會 activities has fallen year by year, from 76 in 111 to just 16 in 114

## Councilor says officials failed in Taoyuan Cup three-on-three basketball tournament inflation case; city government: Referred for prosecution

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:31:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030119.aspx
- anchor: #n1798981
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市政府、民進黨、黃瓊慧、張善政、余信憲、長揚國際實業有限公司、中華電信、高雄市政府、台南市政府、衛福部健保署、內政部

Facts:
- Claimed to have attracted more than 2000 teams
- Nearly 8,000 players registered.
- Previously procured NT$24.08 million worth of equipment from 中華電信
- Paid only about NT$1.19 million
- The remaining balance was about NT$22.88 million

## Chinese mountaineer Wang Zhong’s body found; all 10 members of international climbing team dead

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:31:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608030118.aspx
- anchor: #n1798982
- Companies mentioned: 巴基斯坦登山俱乐部、界面新闻

Facts:
- All 10 members of the international climbing team confirmed dead
- Measurements put it at either 8047 meters or 8051 meters
- The permit fee for an individual climber was set at US$3000
- Full-service packages cost US$18,000 to US$25,000 per person
- The avalanche swept the team about 500 to 1600 meters down the mountainside

## 文化部 launches special exhibition marking 80 years since the end of the war, retracing Taiwan’s postwar journey

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:29:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608030117.aspx
- anchor: #n1798983
- Companies mentioned: 文化部、中央社、空總國家文化基地

Facts:
- More than 80 years have passed since the end of World War II
- “GOOD LUCK! 骨力臺灣—終戰八十特展” is on display at the historic building at 空總國家文化基地 from now until Nov. 15

## Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross representative in first public meeting with foreign visitor since her ouster

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:29:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030116.aspx
- anchor: #n1798984
- Companies mentioned: 紅十字國際委員會、International Committee of The Red Cross

Facts:
- 2021 military coup
- Aung San Suu Kyi, 81

## Gas pipeline ruptured during drainage work in Tainan; emergency water spray prevented further damage

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:27:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608030115.aspx
- anchor: #n1798979
- Companies mentioned: 瓦斯公司

Facts:
- Leak concentration reached 99%
- 4 vehicles of various types
- 18 personnel