# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-03 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 1 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.

## The “TOKYO Para-katsu Notebook App” makes it easy to keep records of activities by parasports instructors and volunteers. Now in operation!

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:41:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006818.000052467.html
- anchor: #n1798986
- Companies mentioned: 東京都、(公財)日本パラスポーツ協会

Facts:
- “2050 Tokyo Strategy”

## Strengthening measures against fraudulent insurance claims using generative AI images

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:40:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000010228.html
- anchor: #n1798987
- Companies mentioned: 三井住友海上火災保険株式会社、あいおいニッセイ同和損害保険株式会社、テックユニオン株式会社、MS＆ＡDインシュアランス グループ

Facts:
- 2026
- Starting in August

## Notice of “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake Disaster Relief Fundraising Campaign”

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000124957.html
- anchor: #n1798990
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社レデイ薬局、日本赤十字社

Facts:
- Campaign period: Aug. 4, 2026 (Tue)–Aug. 31 (Mon) (planned)
- Total: 260

## 国連WFP協会、三井住友銀行と遺贈寄付に関する連携協定を締結

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000479.000009064.html
- anchor: #n1798989
- Companies mentioned: 国連WFP協会、三井住友銀行、国連WFP、国連世界食糧計画WFP協会

Facts:
- In 2025, food was delivered to 121 million people

## Measures at Haneda Airport for ensuring on-time domestic flight departures

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001541.000030684.html
- anchor: #n1798988
- Companies mentioned: 日本航空株式会社、全日本空輸株式会社、日本トランスオーシャン航空株式会社、株式会社AIRDO、スカイマーク株式会社、株式会社ソラシドエア、株式会社スターフライヤー、定期航空協会

Facts:
- Aug. 3, 2026
- From September 1, we will change the baggage check-in deadline as follows

## Press release: Establishment of デジタル＆ＡＩシステムズ・デザインセンター

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:38:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000178657.html
- anchor: #n1798991
- Companies mentioned: 独立行政法人情報処理推進機構、デジタル＆ＡＩシステムズ・デザインセンター

Facts:
- Effective Aug. 1, 2026

## Kimono and obi upcycling brand Relier81 to hold a POP UP STORE at NEWoMan横浜 starting Aug. 6 (Thu)

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:38:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000183665.html
- anchor: #n1798992
- Companies mentioned: Relier81、NEWoMan横浜、小田原衛生グループ

Facts:
- For 21 days starting Aug. 6, 2026 (Tue)
- “square sandals 3.5” List price: 43,780 yen (tax included)
- “square band sandals 3.5” List price: 49,280 yen (tax included)
- “square band sandals 6.0” List price: 49,280 yen (tax included)
- “shoulder bag” List price: 38,500 yen (tax included)
- “2way bag” List price: 39,600 yen (tax included)
- “bucket bag” List price: 46,200 yen (tax included)
- “jacket stole” List price: 31,900 yen (tax included)
- “frill blouse” List price: 36,300 yen (tax included)
- “Aline long skirt” List price: 48,400 yen (tax included)
- “low

## Student AI hackathon in Hiroshima: “HIROSHIMA AI SUMMER HACKATHON” to be held Aug. 1–31, 2026; participants will develop AI services to address challenges in Hiroshima Prefecture

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:36:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000186956.html
- anchor: #n1798993
- Companies mentioned: HIROSHIMA AI SUMMER HACKATHON実行委員会、HiroshimAI株式会社、Claude、Gemini

Facts:
- Grand prize: 100,000 yen
- Number of teams sought: approximately 10 (planned)
- Capital: 9.9 million yen

## 東京都スポーツ推進企業 ９月１日（火）から募集開始！

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:36:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006819.000052467.html
- anchor: #n1798994
- Companies mentioned: 東京都、大塚製薬株式会社、株式会社ガスパル、サイショウ．エクスプレス株式会社、東洋アルミニウム株式会社、日清食品ホールディングス株式会社、LINEヤフー株式会社、アクサ・ホールディングス・ジャパン株式会社、いちご株式会社、株式会社ＪＰＦ、城北信用金庫

Facts:
- There are currently approximately 650 promotion companies
- 10 companies to receive awards as model companies

## Docomo SMTB Net Bank ranks No. 1 overall in the 2026 Oricon Customer Satisfaction Survey rankings for home loans (expert evaluation)

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:34:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000613.000037968.html
- anchor: #n1798995
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドコモSMTBネット銀行、オリコン株式会社、株式会社oricon ME

Facts:
- Ranked No. 1 overall
- 全11社の金融機関の中で1位の評価を得ました
- Based on a survey of 40 experts, including financial planners
- Home loans with a maximum borrowing period of 50 years

## Dears Wedding, the wedding brand of 株式会社ディアーズ・ブレイン, wins No. 1 for cuisine in the 2026 オリコン Customer Satisfaction Survey for house weddings, marking its 4th consecutive year at No. 1

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:34:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000122803.html
- anchor: #n1798996
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ディアーズ・ブレイン、Dears Wedding、オリコン

Facts:
- No. 1 for 4 consecutive years
- 2026 オリコン Customer Satisfaction Survey
- Survey respondents: 4,320
- Number of companies (services) surveyed: 21
- Operates 26 locations nationwide

## 「楽天トラベル」、パッケージツアー「楽パック」20周年を記念したキャンペーンを開催

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:30:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000536.000021228.html
- anchor: #n1798997
- Companies mentioned: 楽天グループ株式会社、楽天トラベル、ANAホールディングス株式会社、ANAあきんど株式会社、楽天ANAトラベルオンライン株式会社、日本航空株式会社、株式会社ジャルパック、株式会社日本旅行

Facts:
- Coupons worth up to 20,000 yen
- Hotel coupons worth up to 16,000 yen
- Discounts of up to 36,000 yen
- 15,000-yen coupon
- 8,000-yen coupon
- 100,000 points
- 2,000 points

## [LINE FX] Campaign offers a chance to win premium fruit when trading U.S. dollar/yen

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000180835.html
- anchor: #n1799002
- Companies mentioned: LINEヤフー株式会社、LINE証券株式会社、京橋千疋屋

Facts:
- Trade a total of at least 10 million units of U.S. dollar/yen
- To 5 winners by lottery
- From Monday, August 3, 2026
- NY close on Aug. 31, 2026
- Scheduled for late September 2026

## ショート動画取材班に「目黒Walker」が新たに加盟

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000168208.html
- anchor: #n1799001
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベクトル、目黒Walker、ショート動画取材班

Facts:
- Followers: 1,179
- Capital: 3,038 million yen

## Industrial drone manufacturer Mazex seeks sales partners nationwide for agricultural drones, delivery drones and smart agricultural machinery

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000044345.html
- anchor: #n1799000
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マゼックス

## Visional City Design Competition closes entries with more than 1,200 submissions

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000053249.html
- anchor: #n1798999
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TRIAD、COZUCHI、COMMOSUS

Facts:
- Received more than 1,200 entries
- Winning entries are scheduled to be announced in November 2026
- Capital: 100 million yen

## Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden: Rare, endangered “Higotai” flowers are at their best through late August!

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003684.000005180.html
- anchor: #n1798998
- Companies mentioned: 六甲山観光株式会社、阪急阪神ホールディングス

Facts:
- Adults (junior high school students and older): 900 yen
- Children (ages 4 to elementary school age): 450 yen
- Peak days: 2,000 yen

## 【RISE KANSAI 2026】タイミー代表 小川嶺氏が登壇決定！「学生起業から上場社長へ。描く『次なる社会インフラ』の未来」セッションの見どころを公開

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:28:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000165475.html
- anchor: #n1798948
- Companies mentioned: タイミー、株式会社タイミー、ABBALab、株式会社ABBALab、RISE KANSAI、RISE KANSAI 実行委員会、さくらインターネット

Facts:
- Market capitalization: 300 billion yen
- General admission: ¥9,900
- Students: ¥3,300
- VIP: ¥55,000

## Promo Tool joins 公益社団法人さいたま観光国際協会, further strengthening regional partnerships

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:27:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000282.000023783.html
- anchor: #n1798949
- Companies mentioned: プロモツール株式会社、公益社団法人さいたま観光国際協会

Facts:
- “Art Aquarium Exhibition Saitama Super Arena 2026,” held in March 2026

## First for the Mitsui Fudosan Group: “Digital Art Frames” connecting residents with artists to be installed in the shared spaces of diverse residential properties

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:25:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001104.000051782.html
- anchor: #n1798950
- Companies mentioned: 三井不動産レジデンシャル、三井不動産レジデンシャルサービス、三井不動産レジデンシャルウェルネス、IDEABLE WORKS

Facts:
- A total of 4 properties
- Artwork will be replaced regularly over a period of approximately half a year

## 豊中市消防局’s crawling rescue team heads to the national competition after placing No. 1 in Osaka Prefecture

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:24:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001024.000078420.html
- anchor: #n1798951
- Companies mentioned: 豊中市消防局、堺市総合防災センター、新千里消防署

Facts:
- 54th Fire Rescue Technical Guidance Meeting for the Kinki region
- Won 1st place in Osaka Prefecture
- Aug. 22, Reiwa 8 (Sat)
- Aug. 7, Reiwa 8 (Fri)
- 10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

## Loan-based crowdfunding platform “Funvest” to open subscriptions on Aug. 5 for a new fund, “L Plus Real Estate Business Fund 2-1”

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:20:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000346.000056375.html
- anchor: #n1798952
- Companies mentioned: Fintertech株式会社、株式会社エルプラス、大和証券グループ本社、株式会社クレディセゾン

Facts:
- Expected yield (before tax)
- Expected investment period
- Maximum offering amount
- Investment unit
- Amazon Gift Card Giveaway Campaign
- Funvest Family and Friends Referral Program

## Premium Benefit Club introduced at 三洋貿易株式会社

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:20:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000140.000089303.html
- anchor: #n1798953
- Companies mentioned: 三洋貿易株式会社、株式会社ウィルズ、Amazon

Facts:
- Eligible shareholders are those recorded or listed in the shareholder register as of the end of September each year and holding 500 or more shares.
- Choose your favorite from more than 5,000 products, including carefully selected gourmet foods such as premium-brand beef and rice, sweets and beverages, fine liquors, home appliances, experience gifts, and Amazon gift cards.
- ■Amazon Gift Card worth 5,000 yen
- ■ Spiegelau Definition Bordeaux Glasses, Set of 2 [13,000 points]
- ■ Yonezawa Beef Oki: Yonezawa Beef Sirloin Steaks, 3 pieces (630 g total) [20,000 points]

## [Brass ranks No. 1 overall for 2 consecutive years and for the 6th time] Brass wins No. 1 overall and No. 1 for wedding planners in the 2026 Oricon Customer Satisfaction Survey for “House Weddings”!

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000018084.html
- anchor: #n1798955
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブラス、オリコン株式会社

Facts:
- 2026 Oricon Customer Satisfaction Survey
- No. 1 overall
- No. 1 for “Wedding Planners”
- In 2025, “Brass Blue Tokyo,” its first location in Tokyo, opened
- “Accor Laurier (Kashiwa, Chiba)” is scheduled to open in August 2026
- “Orange Aube (Omiya, Saitama)” is scheduled to open in spring 2027
- Sample size: 4,320 people
- Number of companies (services) surveyed: 21

## パナソニック オートモーティブシステムズ develops the world’s first integrated ANC system that addresses both road noise and engine noise in series hybrid vehicles; it will be used for the first time in Nissan’s new “Elgrand”

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006816.000003442.html
- anchor: #n1798954
- Companies mentioned: パナソニック オートモーティブシステムズ、日産自動車

Facts:
- ※As of July 2026, according to パナソニック オートモーティブシステムズ.

## [First location in the Tokai region] “THE SURF SEASIDE TERRACE,” a multipurpose complex at Ohama Park in Shizuoka, grand opens on August 6

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:19:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000122803.html
- anchor: #n1798956
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ディアーズ・ブレイン、大浜シーリゾート株式会社、株式会社ディアーズ・ブレインホールディングス

Facts:
- This will be its first location in the Tokai region and its 27th facility
- Music hall (chapel): Calme, seating for 90
- Multipurpose hall: Perla, seating for 146 (including the bride and groom)
- Multipurpose hall: Terra, seating for 114 (including the bride and groom)

## Support for appointing the PEGASUS president falls from 95.79% to 77.04%; ESG投資事業組合 notifies the company of 5 criteria for evaluating its next medium-term management plan

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:19:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000184927.html
- anchor: #n1798957
- Companies mentioned: PEGASUS、Be Brave株式会社、ESG投資事業組合

Facts:
- 95.79％
- 77.04％
- 4,807 units
- 34,549 units
- Approximately 7.2 times
- 25,173 units
- 30 billion yen
- 3.2 billion yen
- 8.6％
- 21.657 billion yen
- 946 million yen
- 1.0％
- 32.615 billion yen
- Approximately 2.935 billion yen
- 323 million yen
- 200 million yen

## 天満屋ストア begins introducing “Shop Counter Enterprise,” a leasing DX system for commercial facilities

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:16:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000212.000013729.html
- anchor: #n1798958
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社COUNTERWORKS、株式会社天満屋ストア、天満屋ハピータウン、天満屋ハピーズ、ハピーマート

Facts:
- 37 facilities, primarily in Okayama Prefecture
- Currently in use at more than 2,000 commercial facilities

## 2 meters tall! Sales and rentals begin for a “giant cardboard gacha” that connects each turn to high school students’ challenges and jobs in the welfare sector

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:15:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000177405.html
- anchor: #n1798959
- Companies mentioned: 洛西紙工株式会社、京都府立向陽高等学校

Facts:
- Approximately 2 meters tall

## Meeting inbound demand amid a global boom in Japanese swords! “AI Sakura-san” introduced at the Seki Tourist Information Center, Sekiterasu

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:12:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000203.000060004.html
- anchor: #n1798845
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ティファナ・ドットコム、一般社団法人関市観光協会、HEROZ株式会社

Facts:
- Operations will begin on Monday, August 3, 2026
- AI Sakura-san supports 4 languages (Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean)

## 奈良で開催！豊臣秀長ゆかりの地を巡る２大企画！

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:10:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000559.000142065.html
- anchor: #n1798846
- Companies mentioned: 奈良県、豊臣秀長、すみっコぐらし

Facts:
- Event period: Saturday, August 1, 2026–Sunday, January 31, 2027
- For those who spend 500 yen or more on shopping or dining at participating stores in the eligible area

## ボーコンセプト Aoyama flagship store to reopen after renovation on Saturday, August 1, 2026, adopting a new store design concept for the first time in Japan

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:10:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000006121.html
- anchor: #n1798847
- Companies mentioned: ボーコンセプト、BoConcept、株式会社ボーコンセプト・ジャパン

Facts:
- More than 300 stores in 65 countries worldwide
- Ahead of the 30th anniversary of its launch in Japan

## 【8月9日はムーミンの日】窓ガラスに描いて消せる「キットパス」に「ムーミン」コラボシリーズが新登場！

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000164943.html
- anchor: #n1798850
- Companies mentioned: 日本理化学工業株式会社、ムーミン

Facts:
- Price: 3,300 yen (3,000 yen before tax)
- Price: 935 yen each (including tax) / 850 yen each before tax
- 2026年8月9日（ムーミンの日）より全国で発売いたします

## [株式会社デイトナ] Relieve seat pain and improve footing in one product! Launch of the “Comfort Lowered Seat”

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000137.000120309.html
- anchor: #n1798849
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社デイトナ

Facts:
- Suggested retail price (including tax): ¥22,000

## LAPRAS launches “LAPRAS Global Bridge Graduate Recruitment” to support Japanese companies hiring new graduates overseas

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000157.000024729.html
- anchor: #n1798848
- Companies mentioned: LAPRAS株式会社、Wanted Lab、PhD.KIM

Facts:
- Japan’s effective job openings-to-applicants ratio is 1.29
- In South Korea, it is 0.58
- Average employment rate of universities in Seoul in 2025: 65.1%
- A proprietary talent pool of approximately 25 million people
- 初期費用 0円

## Total grants reach 140 million yen; Library Promotion Foundation publishes application guidelines for its FY2027 grants

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:09:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000145376.html
- anchor: #n1798851
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人図書館振興財団

Facts:
- 1件あたりの助成金上限は、1,000万円

## Start managing IT assets this summer! A beginner-friendly guide to basic functions and use cases

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:08:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001344.000001552.html
- anchor: #n1798852
- Companies mentioned: Ｓｋｙ株式会社、SKYSEA Client View

Facts:
- Operations are scheduled to begin at the end of FY2026

## [New release] A new type of vehicle-specific mat designed to go under the factory mat. The “Gorilla Mat Base” for the Noah/Voxy 90 series catches sand and mud and can be washed clean

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:07:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001089.000079792.html
- anchor: #n1798853
- Companies mentioned: Fun Standard株式会社、CRAFTWORKS、トヨタ、RKB毎日ホールディングス

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: from 9,300 yen
- April 2022 (Reiwa 4) onward

## [Tour report] Dynamic Gold wins on the overseas men’s tour and ranks No. 2 in wood usage on the developmental tour

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:07:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000182292.html
- anchor: #n1798854
- Companies mentioned: トゥルーテンパースポーツインクジャパン、Dynamic Gold、Darrell Survey、True Temper Sports Inc

Facts:
- Irons: 68.7% (No. 1)
- Wedges: 76.8% (No. 1)
- Utilities: 35.4% (No. 1)
- Woods: 20.4% (No. 3)
- Irons: 66.0% (No. 1)
- Wedges: 76.4% (No. 1)
- Utilities: 34.3% (No. 1)
- Woods: 17.7% (No. 2)

## Vitalnet's new logistics outsourcing facility, the Isehara Logistics Center, is now operational

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:01:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000130221.html
- anchor: #n1798855
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バイタルケーエスケー・ホールディングス、株式会社バイタルネット

Facts:
- Site area: 8,568.50 m²
- Total floor area: 7,706.00 m² (2 floors above ground)
- Temperature controlled at 15°C–25°C
- On-site generator capable of running all equipment continuously for 72 hours

## 【８月８日（土）１日限定】クリスピー・クリーム・ドーナツ日本上陸２０周年記念 『出張！クリスピー・クリーム』が和歌山初上陸＆特別セットを限定販売

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:01:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001172.000040302.html
- anchor: #n1798856
- Companies mentioned: アドベンチャーワールド、クリスピー・クリーム・ドーナツ

Facts:
- 20th anniversary of its arrival in Japan
- Price: 1,200 yen (tax included)
- Sales: Limited to 300 sets
- Participation fee: 500 yen (tax included)
- Capacity: Up to 60 groups
- Animal monaka varieties: 12 types in total, including bottlenose dolphins, red pandas, emperor penguins and Amur tigers

## Omnissa named a Leader in Forrester's “The Forrester Wave™: Endpoint Management Platforms, Q2 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000181822.html
- anchor: #n1798857
- Companies mentioned: Omnissa、Forrester Research、VMware

Facts:
- Reduced service desk inquiries by 65%
- Cut ticket resolution time by 50%
- Reduced endpoint configuration and deployment costs by 75%
- Reduced the risk of security breaches by 17%
- Trusted by customers at 26,000 companies worldwide

## ANA Travelers offers a new way to travel

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000449.000029572.html
- anchor: #n1798858
- Companies mentioned: ANA X株式会社、ANAビジネスジェット株式会社、ANAビジネスソリューション株式会社、トヨタ自動車株式会社、LEXUS、アマネム、株式会社伊勢志摩ツーリズム、フジビジネスジェット株式会社、エアロトヨタ株式会社

Facts:
- 4名1組参加の場合： 980万円
- 3名1組参加の場合： 1,280万円
- 2名1組参加の場合： 1,900万円
- 4名1組参加の場合： 490万円
- 3名1組参加の場合： 630万円
- 2名1組参加の場合： 920万円

## Happinet America Inc. opens its 14th Texas location, “GASHAPON BANDAI Official Shop US H-Mart Plaza Haltom City”!

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002805.000031422.html
- anchor: #n1798859
- Companies mentioned: Happinet America Inc.、株式会社ハピネット、株式会社バンダイ、ハピネット・ベンディングサービス、gashacoco

Facts:
- Installed 404 Gashapon® vending machine units
- Approximately 420,000 capsule toy vending machine units nationwide
- 166 stores nationwide
- Capital: 100,000 USD
- Capital: 2.75125 billion yen

## 子どもの死傷、5カ月間で4,000人超 イランなど6カ国で 「戦争による最も大きな犠牲を強いられている」 ユニセフ地域事務所臨時代表 【プレスリリース】

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002737.000005176.html
- anchor: #n1798860
- Companies mentioned: ユニセフ、公益財団法人 日本ユニセフ協会

Facts:
- More than 4,000 children were killed or injured
- More than 2,500 were children in Iran
- 386 killed
- 2,117 injured
- Approximately 190 countries and regions
- 32 developed countries and regions

## 夏休み期間の相談受付体制を公表。BONDプロジェクト、10代・20代の女性向けLINE相談を週4日実施

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000152015.html
- anchor: #n1798978
- Companies mentioned: BONDプロジェクト、公益財団法人 社会貢献支援財団、日本大賞、読売福祉文化賞、厚生労働省、東京都

Facts:
- Years of activity
- LINE consultation registrants (as of March 31, 2026)
- Email consultations (FY2024)
- Phone consultations (FY2024)
- In-person consultations (FY2024)
- Shelter stays (FY2024)
- Accompaniment support (FY2024)
- Has provided support to 10,187 people to date
- Currently receives 1,140 inquiries per month

## Trading card specialty shop トレトク launches “Designated Buyback,” a new service that shows the sale price at the time of application｜For Yu-Gi-Oh! OCG and Pokémon cards

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000187945.html
- anchor: #n1798977
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社山徳、トレトク

Facts:
- Wednesday, July 22, 2026

## 100 days until launch, with no script. “solne(ソルネ),” a skincare brand launched by a woman approaching 50, will begin streaming the documentary “100-Day Story” on Monday, August 3, ahead of its advertising campaign

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000188167.html
- anchor: #n1798976
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社chotto、solne(ソルネ)

Facts:
- The 100 days leading up to launch day
- 15 episodes in total
- Launches Wednesday, November 11, 2026

## 厚生労働省「第八回 上手な医療のかかり方アワード」8月3日より応募受付開始 今年度は「医療DXに関連する取組」「地域連携に貢献する取組」を新設し、幅広い優れた取組を募集

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000158688.html
- anchor: #n1798975
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省

Facts:
- Starting Monday, August 3, 令和8年
- Through Monday, November 30

## 計測・制御大手のアズビル、生成AI活用ナレッジマネジメントシステム「STiV（スティーブ）」を導入

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000166378.html
- anchor: #n1798974
- Companies mentioned: アズビル、太陽ホールディングス、ファンリード

Facts:
- The company is expanding use of the system across its maintenance services, with approximately 1,000 users
- Standalone: 219 employees (including 182 engineers); consolidated: 385 employees (as of April 1, 2025)

## 親子で楽しく防災を学ぶ！学生と神田消防署が共催する防災イベント 「BOUSAI ACTION 2026」を9月5日（土）東京・千代田区のワテラスで開催

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000135460.html
- anchor: #n1798973
- Companies mentioned: 防災me、神田消防署、サタケフードビジネス株式会社、株式会社ＵＡＣＪ、Yappe株式会社

Facts:
- Magnitude 7.1 earthquake
- Maximum seismic intensity of 7
- Approximately 200 people
- First 300 people
- First 2,000 participants
- Recycling rate: 94.7%
- Horizontal recycling (CAN-to-CAN rate): 73.3%

## Entries open August 20 for the “PR Awards 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000165543.html
- anchor: #n1798972
- Companies mentioned: 公益社団法人日本パブリックリレーションズ協会、株式会社シナジア

Facts:
- Early entry deadline: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- 最終エントリーの締め切りを10月13日(火)17:00必着
- The 10-member judging panel

## A new commemorative retirement calendar featuring an ANA 777-300, photographed by aviation photographer ルーク・オザワ. The “2027 ANA Calendar” will be available for preorder at A-style and the ANA Mall store from August 3, with an early-order bonus

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000035055.html
- anchor: #n1798971
- Companies mentioned: 全日空商事株式会社、ANA、ルーク・オザワ

Facts:
- [Preorders open] Monday, August 3, 2026
- [Shipping date] Ships Thursday, October 15 (scheduled)
- [Price] 4,180 yen (tax included)
- [Price] 2,420 yen (tax included)
- [Price] 6,050 yen (tax included)
- [Price] 2,750 yen (tax included)
- “Desk Calendar Set” (memo pad + postcards) (⑭ + ⑮) 4,536 yen (tax included)
- “Welcome Aboard + Desk Memo Calendar Set” (④ + ⑭) 4,653 yen (tax included)

## Web media outlet “となりのイトウさん,” which supports mid-career professionals in their lives and careers, undergoes a major revamp

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000042917.html
- anchor: #n1798970
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エスケイワード、となりのイトウさん

Facts:
- Number of employees: 72 (as of April 2026)

## 【９/１１開催】アクアフォトミクスをテーマとした特別フォーラム（東京）「分野を超える水の世界：アクアフォトミクスが切り拓く新しい科学の地平」を開催

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000029305.html
- anchor: #n1798969
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エバートロン、神戸大学、株式会社ゆの里

Facts:
- Admission: 30,000 yen
- September 11, 2026

## 49 galleries, a record high, confirmed for the 10th KOGEI Art Fair Kanazawa 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000063671.html
- anchor: #n1798968
- Companies mentioned: KOGEI Art Fair Kanazawa実行委員会、ハイアット セントリック 金沢、Art+Craft Gallery蚕室、art gallery Komori、ArtShop月映、芦屋画廊kyoto、atelier&gallery creava、BrainBrunnGALLERY、カフェ＆ギャラリーミュゼ、COMBINE／BAMI gallery、縁煌、Galerie NUAGE、galleria PONTE ガレリアポンテ、GALLERY BORDER、GALLERY CLEF、GALLERY IDF & IDF-mini、石川画廊、ギャラリー顕美子＆ ケンジタキギャラリー、GALLERY KOGURE、GalleryLVS、gallery MARUHI、ギャラリーMOS、Gallery 林檎舎、芝屋町画廊、GALLERY⿓屋、hide gallery、川嶋画廊、KOGEI Art Gallery 銀座の金沢、久遠、MEDEL GALLERY SHU、モノノアハレヲ、MtK Contemporary Art、padGALLERY、白白庵、ルンパルンパ、レントゲン、サロンモザイク、3ta2 SANTANI GALLERY、SASAI FINE ARTS、しぶや黒猫陶苑、SHUKADO+SCENA、春風洞画廊、土口美術、多治見市文化工房ギャラリーヴォイス、土中美術、TARO NASU、小山登美夫ギャラリー、Wa.gallery + 古美術上田、和田画廊/ Wada Garou Tokyo、山ノ上ギャラリー、YOD Gallery、認定NPO法人趣都金沢、一般社団法人金沢クラフトビジネス創造機構、金沢アートスペースリンク、GO FOR KOGEI、石川県、金沢市、金沢経済同友会、金沢商工会議所、金沢青年会議所、北國新聞社

## A large-scale residential development of 146 lots, “櫻の邱 西原PARKS,” inherits the legacy of 宇都宮グランドホテル

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000123440.html
- anchor: #n1798967
- Companies mentioned: グランディハウス株式会社、宇都宮グランドホテル

Facts:
- Total number of lots: 146

## 55.9% of people with experience creating offices struggled with “internal coordination”; even among respondents who said they had “no regrets,” more than 30% experienced a “gap from their ideal” or “giving up on making it a reality”

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000124531.html
- anchor: #n1798966
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社店研創意、ストア・エキスプレス、ENEN（エネン）

Facts:
- “Overall budget planning and budget management”
- “Schedule coordination and progress management”
- “Choices of furniture and fixtures were limited to products from specific manufacturers”
- “The gap between the ideal office image and actual constraints”
- “Gave up on making it a reality due to schedule constraints”
- People who answered, “I have no regrets about creating our office”

## A limited-edition figure commemorating the opening of “Godzilla Store Nagoya” will go on sale, promotional items will be given away, and collaboration menu items will be offered at restaurants in 名古屋パルコ

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000027367.html
- anchor: #n1798965
- Companies mentioned: 東宝株式会社、名古屋パルコ、Frog Tree、ピコピコ、桃次郎、GYAROMI、CCPJAPAN、MEDICOM TOY CORPORATION、chano-ma、CHEESE & DORIA.sweets

Facts:
- Price: 63,000 yen (tax included)
- Price: 12,000 yen (tax included)
- Price: 33,000 yen (tax included)
- Price: 30,000 yen (tax included)
- Price: 4,730 yen (tax included)
- For customers who spend 10,000 yen or more, including tax
- Spend 1,500 yen or more, including a collaboration menu item

## [Bringing the enjoyment of choosing umeshu by aroma and flavor to customers in Japan and abroad] 國盛 launches 3 new flavored umeshu products: Rose, Jasmine and Black Tea

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000075369.html
- anchor: #n1798964
- Companies mentioned: 國盛、中埜酒造株式会社

Facts:
- Alcohol content: 9%
- Alcohol content: 10%
- On sale nationwide starting Monday, August 10, 2026
- Suggested retail price (tax included): 2,587 yen

## TGC and TikTok Shop team up for the first time! A new shopping experience connects live events with online, letting people “discover” the latest trends and “buy” them right away

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000165244.html
- anchor: #n1798963
- Companies mentioned: TGC、TikTok Shop、TikTok Shop Japan、東京ガールズコレクション、マイナビ、TikTok、Bytedance株式会社、株式会社W TOKYO、girlswalker

Facts:
- To be held at Yokohama Arena on Saturday, September 19, 2026
- 94% awareness
- The total number of people reached exceeded approximately 8 million

## A multifunctional locker, “Multi-Cube,” will be installed at Sapporo Okadama Airport

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000152882.html
- anchor: #n1798962
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JR東日本スマートロジスティクス、札幌丘珠空港ビル株式会社、株式会社デンソーウェーブ

Facts:
- Installation begins Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- About 30 minutes by bus from Sapporo Station
- About 5 minutes by bus from Sakaemachi Station on the Toho Subway Line
- Business hours: 6:30–20:30
- S: 400 yen
- M: 500 yen
- L: 700 yen
- An additional fee of 500 yen is required
- A total of 1,070 units have been installed
- Approximately 2,000 units are planned for deployment
- If you pay 500 yen per month

## インスメッド® launches “Insmed navi,” a portal site for healthcare professionals, on August 1 (Lung Day)

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000096799.html
- anchor: #n1798961
- Companies mentioned: インスメッド、インスメッド合同会社、Insmed Incorporated

Facts:
- Established: December 5, 2017

## 株式会社ユニオンシンク launches a feature in the business magazine “San'in Keizai Weekly” to expand sales operations in the San'in region

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000103016.html
- anchor: #n1798960
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユニオンシンク、山陰中央新報社

Facts:
- The feature will run across all 4 issues in August 2026
- We opened an office in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, in 2025.
- Capital: 100 million yen

## Receive seasonal flowers every month! Applications open for the “5th Official Ambassador” | フラワースミスマーケット, wholesale flower online store

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000086671.html
- anchor: #n1798944
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社frantolive、フラワースミスマーケット

Facts:
- Number of recruits: 10
- Activity period: 3 months (mid-August to mid-October)

## Nikenchaya Mochi, founded in 1575, opens a shop in Oharaimachi in front of Ise Jingu’s Inner Shrine

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000086893.html
- anchor: #n1798943
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社二軒茶屋餅角屋本店、農林水産省、公益社団法人三重県観光連盟、伊勢市、神宮司庁

Facts:
- For the first time in its approximately 450-year history
- The Inner and Outer Shrines had a combined total of 7,725,414 visitors annually
- That was a 2.4% increase from the previous year
- 1,100 yen for a box of 10
- 580 yen for a pack of 5
- 330 yen for a pack of 3
- Dine-in (400 yen, including tea served with a tray of mochi)

## LINEヤフーコミュニケーションズ、福岡マラソン2026で社員ランナーと「チャレンジサポーター」が挑戦をともに楽しむ新プロジェクトを始動

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000152561.html
- anchor: #n1798942
- Companies mentioned: LINEヤフーコミュニケーションズ株式会社、LINEヤフー株式会社、福岡マラソン

Facts:
- A record 26 employees will take on the full marathon
- 10 people active in running in Fukuoka will join as “Challenge Supporters”
- Capital: 490 million yen (as of April 2026)
- Number of employees: 1,599 (as of April 2026)

## [A pilot project from studioYET gets underway] BetaLab, a test store featuring prototypes of products not yet on sale, will open in ミカン下北!

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000156180.html
- anchor: #n1798941
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社京王SCクリエイション、株式会社BetaLab、株式会社ヒトカラメディア、京王井の頭線下北沢駅、ミカン下北

Facts:
- The pilot project will run from Tuesday, August 4, to Friday, August 14

## Disaster health management starts with “meals with a well-balanced and appropriately adjusted nutritional profile.” At the “2026 Aomori Extreme Heat Shelter Exercise” (venue: 弘前大学), 81 disaster preparedness stakeholders experienced the value of “optimized nutrition foods” as emergency relief meals

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000124804.html
- anchor: #n1798940
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人 日本最適化栄養食協会、弘前大学

Facts:
- 33 types of nutrients
- Cumulative shipments of certified products: 54 million meals

## Experience the fun of music through DJing! AlphaTheta holds an open lecture on learning to DJ at 神奈川大学 in Yokohama

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000166751.html
- anchor: #n1798939
- Companies mentioned: AlphaTheta株式会社、神奈川大学

Facts:
- All 15 respondents said they were “satisfied” or better
- Of those, 13 said they were “very satisfied”

## [The pitfalls of the extreme heat in 2026] A rapid rise behind “indoor living” to avoid temperatures over 40°C! What is “indoor hair fatigue,” caused by staying inside? More than half of women already notice changes in their hair

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000033536.html
- anchor: #n1798938
- Companies mentioned: 医療法人社団ウェルエイジング Dクリニック東京 ウィメンズ、クレアージュ東京

Facts:
- Among 250 women aged 20–50
- Approximately 60%
- Approximately 70% of people are concerned that their “sleep quality is declining”
- More than 60% mistakenly believe the causes of changes in their hair are “UV rays” or “clogging from sweat and sebum”

## Information on “JSTQB Conference in 2026 Autumn,” a free online event hosted by JSTQB (the software testing qualification certification organization)

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000054604.html
- anchor: #n1798937
- Companies mentioned: JSTQB、ISTQB、Swiss Testing Board、X

Facts:
- October 16, 2026
- 13:00〜18:00

## Launching a new AXer resource to handle everything from reviews to recommendations for seasonal event operations, where both initiatives and operational adjustments depend on individual staff

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000035950.html
- anchor: #n1798936
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイトリガー、AXer

Facts:
- Available starting August 2026

## Nihon Striker launches the Tornier Perform Fracture artificial shoulder joint system

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000041759.html
- anchor: #n1798935
- Companies mentioned: 日本ストライカー株式会社、ストライカーコーポレーション、トルニエ・パフォームシリーズ

Facts:
- Starting in August 2026
- From January 2027 onward

## Exhibitor Report: Exhibited at the Tenant and Land Use Expo 2026

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000156929.html
- anchor: #n1798934
- Companies mentioned: 社会福祉法人奉優会、株式会社ビジネスチャンス

Facts:
- Operates 163 businesses
- The workforce numbers 3,094
- Development on sites of less than 350 square meters

## The TV anime Blue Lock takes over Yokohama English Garden! A large-scale collaboration featuring an extensive lineup

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000147730.html
- anchor: #n1798933
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オリグレス、テレビ神奈川、講談社

Facts:
- Total worldwide circulation of the comics surpasses 60 million copies
- Collaboration admission ticket: 2,000 yen (tax included)
- Drinks (1,400 yen each, tax included)
- Desserts (1,400 yen each, tax included)
- Collaboration merchandise benefits with every purchase of 2,500 yen or more
- Capital: 1.087 billion yen
- Employees: 85

## 【2026年8月3日 新発売】1本に1.5兆個〜配合。ハンガリー産アカシアはちみつと「nanoECF」乳酸菌が出会った、からだに優しい「毎日の乳酸菌はちみつ」

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000049364.html
- anchor: #n1798932
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MY HONEY、nanoECF

Facts:
- 1.5 trillion
- 2.5 trillion
- Approximately 75 billion
- Approximately 150 billion

## “The Frontiers of Cosmology,” an in-depth look at the theory behind the theory: Special lecture “An Overview of Cosmology 2026” by physicist and ZEN大学 Visiting Professor Yasunori Nomura, open to the public on 8/4 (Tue)

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000136051.html
- anchor: #n1798931
- Companies mentioned: ZEN大学、理化学研究所、日本学術振興会、カリフォルニア大学バークレー校、フェルミ国立加速器研究所、ワタナベエンターテインメント、星海社、講談社ブルーバックス、扶桑社、マガジンハウス、SB新書

Facts:
- A special lecture covering the subject in 2 sessions
- The latest research advances as of 2026

## The results of the “12th MAING No. 1 Souvenir Contest” will be announced at an event on 8/10 (Mon)

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000032707.html
- anchor: #n1798930
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 博多ステーションビル、ヤマト運輸

Facts:
- All 88 products
- 20,105 votes cast
- 5,000 yen or more including tax
- 9,000 yen or more, tax included

## SORA Millesime Rose, a special rosé Champagne made exclusively to pair with sushi, launches August 3 (Mon)

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000013119.html
- anchor: #n1798929
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フィラディス、SORA、クリストフ・コンスタン

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: 30,000 yen (before tax)
- Vintage: 2021
- Aging: 82% in oak barrels, 18% in stainless steel tanks; aged for 37 months

## Olive LOUNGE Kichijoji, a new bank-and-cafe concept, opens on August 3, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000134306.html
- anchor: #n1798928
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三井住友銀行、三井住友カード、スターバックス

Facts:
- On Monday, August 3, 2026
- V Points worth 1,000 yen
- 10 times the V Points

## On the release of the “Reiwa 8, August 8 Commemorative Admission Ticket”

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000076987.html
- anchor: #n1798927
- Companies mentioned: 江ノ島電鉄株式会社、山口証券印刷株式会社

Facts:
- Starting August 8, 2026 (Sat)
- Set of 6 tickets
- 25 mm high × 57.5 mm wide
- 210 mm high × 148.5 mm wide
- 1セット800円（税込）
- 2,000 sets

## Establishment of the “Kureha-AIST Agri Frontier Collaborative Research Lab”

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000146304.html
- anchor: #n1798926
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クレハ、産総研グループ、国立研究開発法人産業技術総合研究所、株式会社 AIST Solutions

Facts:
- Effective August 1, 2026
- Aug. 1, 2026

## August 30 is あべのべあ’s birthday: “あべのべあ Birthday Event 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000120.000107064.html
- anchor: #n1798925
- Companies mentioned: 近鉄不動産株式会社、あべのハルカス、ハルカス300、あべのべあ、あべのキューズモール、アベーノアベーノ

Facts:
- August 8 (Sat) to August 30 (Sun), 2026

## Material Links establishes production label APPERZ

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000124.000017894.html
- anchor: #n1798924
- Companies mentioned: マテリアルグループ株式会社、株式会社マテリアルリンクス、APPERZ、TikTok Shop、FIBA 3x3ワールドツアー、2028年ロサンゼルスオリンピック、株式会社マテリアル、株式会社ルームズ、キャンドルウィック株式会社、株式会社マテリアルデジタル、株式会社Bridge、株式会社CONNECTED MATERIAL、株式会社トレプロ、株式会社マテリアルキャピタル

Facts:
- Became representative director of マテリアルリンクス in June 2025.
- Made a professional debut in Europe at age 16, becoming the youngest Japanese player ever to do so.
- Was selected as a candidate for the Japan national team at age 19
- Established: Aug. 18, 2014
- Established on May 15, 2025

## Selected by JAPAN 47 GO: See fireworks lighting up the summer night sky! JAPAN 47 GO brings you information on fireworks displays and festivals across Japan!

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000059941.html
- anchor: #n1798923
- Companies mentioned: 公益社団法人日本観光振興協会、JAPAN 47 GO

Facts:
- 40 minutes
- Maximum width of 700 m
- 10,000 fireworks

## EC consultant with an average growth rate exceeding 120%: Yuta Ito’s first book, “The World’s Strongest EC Strategy, Taught by an Amazon Top Consultant,” goes on sale 7/31!

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000136.000026924.html
- anchor: #n1798922
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プレジデント社、Meets Consulting株式会社、Amazon.com, Inc.、Amazon Japan G.K.、Hult International Business School

Facts:
- Average growth rate of over 120%
- Annual sales surpass 1 billion yen
- The 300 million yen annual sales barrier
- More than 200 companies
- More than 1,800 people
- Price: 2,200 yen (base price 2,000 yen + 10% tax)

## JPR to exhibit at the 62nd JAPAN DIY HOMECENTER SHOW 2026 — Supporting greater logistics efficiency and sustainability in the home center and DIY industries

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000140.000102973.html
- anchor: #n1798921
- Companies mentioned: 日本パレットレンタル株式会社、JPR、EPAL、European Pallet Association

Facts:
- Held at Makuhari Messe for 3 days
- August 27, 2026
- August 27 (Thu)–29 (Sat), 2026
- 9:30〜17:00
- 最終日は16:00まで

## 《7年連続》FIVESTAR WEDDINGが2026年 オリコン顧客満足度®調査 ハウスウエディング 「式場」 7年連続第1位を獲得

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000149.000039857.html
- anchor: #n1798920
- Companies mentioned: FIVESTAR WEDDING、愛グループ、株式会社日本セレモニー、株式会社oricon ME

Facts:
- No. 1 for the 7th consecutive year
- 4,320 people
- 21 companies
- 54th anniversary

## A luncheon seminar will be held at the 30th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Academy of Nursing Administration and Policies

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000151.000053380.html
- anchor: #n1798919
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コーチ・エィ、CoachAmit、聖路加国際大学大学院、ソニー、有人宇宙システム株式会社、（株）ディスカヴァー・トゥエンティワン、Coach U

Facts:
- 200 seats
- Limited to 50 seats for executives and department heads at medical institutions.
- More than 15 years of practical experience in organizational development
- We have trained more than 10,000 coaches to date.
- Approximately 80% of clients by revenue are large companies listed on the Prime Market.

## ダイワロイネットホテルズ and TTG partner to open the brand’s inaugural unattended convenience store at Daiwa Roynet Hotel Matsue Ekimae, installing the TTG-SENSE unattended checkout system

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000057612.html
- anchor: #n1798918
- Companies mentioned: ダイワロイネットホテルズ、TTG、大和ハウスリアルティマネジメント株式会社、株式会社TOUCH TO GO

Facts:
- Newly opens on August 6, 2026 (Thu)
- 10 stories above ground
- 208 rooms
- 2019年（令和元年）7月1日

## TBSテレビ signs a TEAM JAPAN Official Broadcaster agreement with JOC

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000154.000065979.html
- anchor: #n1798917
- Companies mentioned: TBSテレビ、JOC、日本オリンピック委員会

Facts:
- To be held in Aichi and Nagoya from September 19 to October 4, 2026
- Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.)–Dec. 31, 2026 (Thu.)

## A time to think about the “future” together as parent and child: Summer growth seminar to learn through play

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000006756.html
- anchor: #n1798916
- Companies mentioned: ノボ ノルディスク ファーマ株式会社、LEGO®

Facts:
- More than 2 million total followers across social media
- Approximately 67,900 employees
- Sold in 170 countries

## [To be held Aug. 23 (Sun.)] Elementary school students design a city in Minecraft! They will present their vision for a walkable “future” street in front of Tomakomai Station directly to the mayor

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000048584.html
- anchor: #n1798915
- Companies mentioned: SOZOW株式会社、苫小牧市、苫小牧駅前通商店街振興組合、苫小牧駅通中心商店街振興組合、苫小牧駅前中央通商店街振興組合、とまこまいWEB商店会、苫小牧工業高等専門学校、苫小牧工業高等学校、UDC苫小牧

Facts:
- Approximately 20 elementary school students who live or attend school in the city
- More than 2000 people have taken the courses to date
- Approximately 600 students enrolled
- More than 20,000 households
- A total of 100,000 parent-child participants

## More than 60% of job seekers search companies’ social media accounts! studio15 to hold a webinar on recruitment and social media use cases on Aug. 18 (Tue.)

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000174.000043271.html
- anchor: #n1798914
- Companies mentioned: studio15株式会社、株式会社Suneight、株式会社セレス

Facts:
- 66.2% of students say they “became interested in a company on TikTok and actually applied”
- Grew a company TikTok account to 3 million followers
- Attracted more than 200 applicants annually
- Cut annual recruitment costs by 50%
- Hired more than 20 people annually through social media
- Supports TikTok promotions for more than 470 companies in beauty and cosmetics, fashion, food and other sectors
- Its original short drama “ドラマみたいだ” has garnered a total of 600 million views
- Approximately 140 million total followers
- 半年間で4,000万円の利益を創出

## Suica Penguin bells, 2 designs, to go on sale

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000180.000109432.html
- anchor: #n1798913
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JR東日本商事、Suica、TRAINIART、JRE MALL

Facts:
- 858 yen (tax included)
- 6,006 yen (tax included)
- 1,122 yen (tax included)

## With gratitude for your support. A special “Suica Penguin Graduation” website from TRAINIART（トレニアート） is now live.

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000181.000109432.html
- anchor: #n1798912
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JR東日本商事、JR東日本、TRAINIART（トレニアート）

Facts:
- At the end of fiscal 2026
- Nearly 2,500 votes
- From October 2026 onward
- October 2026
- Monday, Aug. 3–Monday, Aug. 31, 2026
- Around November 2026
- The official LINE account was launched in March 2025

## Notice of the launch of the M.2 SSD [NEM-PAD] for PlayStation5

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000198.000089028.html
- anchor: #n1798911
- Companies mentioned: Nextorage株式会社、PlayStation5、PlayStation5 Pro、NVM Express, Inc.、PCI-SIG、株式会社ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント

Facts:
- Transfer speeds of 5,500 MB/s
- Estimated market price: \89,980 yen (tax included)
- Estimated market price: \49,980 yen (tax included)
- Dimensions (W x H x L): approx. 23.0 x 11.2 x 80.4 mm
- Weight: 40.8 g

## 【徳島県鳴門市】City offers full support for children’s first steps toward their dreams! Now accepting applications for the “うずっ子夢のたねプロジェクト2026”

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000198.000125115.html
- anchor: #n1798910
- Companies mentioned: 徳島県、徳島県鳴門市、ボートレーサー

Facts:
- Deadline for application form (dream proposal)
- Deadline for presentation video
- Second-round review (presentation)
- Provision of support
- Results presentation meeting (tentative)

## “Kobe no Tobira,” offering special experiences unique to Kobe, begins sales of 3 programs to experience the charms of Kobe’s downtown neighborhoods and food culture

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000218.000033788.html
- anchor: #n1798909
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人神戸観光局、株式会社プロアクティブ、株式会社リトル神戸、イスズベーカリー

Facts:
- 神戸の代表的なベーカリー「イスズベーカリー」の本社工場で、社長の井筒大輔氏とともにパン作りを行う体験プログラムです。当日は、バゲットのクープ（切れ込み）入れや、クリームパン・あんパンの成形などに挑戦します。また、焼き上がりを待つ間は、井筒氏から「イスズベーカリー」のこだわりや歴史、売れ残りパンの活用法などを伺い工場を見学。さらに、焼きたてバゲットの試食や食パンの食べ比べ、翌月の新作パンの試食なども実施します。
- This hands-on program involves making 2 familiar types of doughnuts: “extra-chewy with a new texture” and “light and fluffy French crullers.” The instructor is chef Yoshiki Koshikawa, also known as the “flour magician.” He will share tips on ingredient ratios and shaping the dough neatly, and introduce recipes adapted with simple ingredients and steps so they can be easily recreated at home. Also, Chef Koshikawa