# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-03 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 2 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 353 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 155 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## D&M Company announces introduction of a restricted stock compensation plan

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000174201.html
- anchor: #n1799554
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社D&Mカンパニー、D&Mグループ

Facts:
- 年額 300 百万円以内
- うち社外取締役分は年額 30 百万円以内
- Up to 10,000 shares annually
- 年額 20 百万円以内

## [Annual income: 10.01 million yen] Latest freelance data scientist projects for August 2026 | Freelance survey [Survey by フリーランスボード]

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000142.000116595.html
- anchor: #n1799553
- Companies mentioned: INSTANTROOM株式会社、フリーランスボード

Facts:
- Average annual income for data scientist projects: 10.01 million yen
- Remote projects account for 86.3%
- Data scientist projects account for 2.65% of all projects
- Data scientists rank 13th by average annual income among occupations
- Data scientists rank 15th by number of projects among occupations
- Average monthly rate for data scientist projects: 834,000 yen
- Fully remote: 27.2%
- Partially remote: 59.1%
- On-site: 13.7%
- Services: 6.10%
- Web services: 4.26%
- toBが3.46％
- Telecommunications: 2.88%
- Systems integrators and business systems: 1.88%

## Free webinar to explain how to avoid becoming a “company that is not chosen in AI searches”

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000267.000015053.html
- anchor: #n1799552
- Companies mentioned: 日本情報クリエイト株式会社

Facts:
- Thursday, August 6, 2026
- Session 1: 10:00–10:40 Session 2: 14:00–14:40 Session 3: 17:00–17:40

## Prototype of a “digital work timetable” developed to reduce the effort involved in creating station staff shift schedules

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000428.000120285.html
- anchor: #n1799551
- Companies mentioned: 三菱電機株式会社、沖縄都市モノレール株式会社、西日本鉄道株式会社、株式会社西鉄ステーションサービス

Facts:
- Consolidated sales for fiscal 2025 were 5.8947 trillion yen
- We will proceed with concrete discussions with the aim of launching the service by 2027
- The findings indicated that it may be possible to create it in roughly one-fifth the time required previously

## “How do you enjoy living through an ordinary day?” Miho Ohashi appears at an event celebrating the release of her essay!

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000901.000033602.html
- anchor: #n1799550
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大和書房、テレビ東京、ブックファースト新宿店

Facts:
- Approximately 200 people attended the signing event
- Pages: 264 pages
- List price: 1,980 yen (tax included)

## “What do you look for to decide if someone is a good kid?” Minami Minegishi asks VIBY’s RENKI, “Do you have a secret account or anything?” Chihiro Kondo gives serious advice to the rookie boy group: “Never change how you treat people” — “Himitsu no Mamaen” special edition

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003706.000064643.html
- anchor: #n1799549
- Companies mentioned: AbemaTV、VIBY、Rii.MJ

Facts:
- 全員10代の日本人ボーイズグループ・VIBY
- The youngest member is 15
- The oldest member is 19
- “ABEMA Premium,” 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
- “ABEMA Premium with Ads,” 680 yen per month (tax included)

## “IBARAKI DREAM LAND 2026,” Ibaraki Prefecture’s largest-scale community revitalization festival, set to take place!

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:29:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000169739.html
- anchor: #n1799532
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ADACHI HOUSE、笠間芸術の森公園、X（旧Twitter）、LuckyFes、ロック・イン・ジャパン・フェスティバル

Facts:
- Approximately 20,000 visitors over 2 days
- Admission: 500 yen
- Approximately 2,000 illuminations
- A mass singalong featuring approximately 1,000 people

## AINOHOT opens an electric mobility experience store in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, and launches a rental service supporting sightseeing and walking around town

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:27:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000110620.html
- anchor: #n1799533
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Funsedy、AINOHOT

Facts:
- [1st prize] Luxurious prizes worth 50,000 yen
- [2nd prize] Popular prizes worth 30,000 yen

## Generative AI × Contact Center Summit 2026 to be held in Tokyo on August 26!

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:24:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000159169.html
- anchor: #n1799534
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リックテレコム、AICX協会、ファンベースカンパニー、ベネッセコーポレーション、イオンフィナンシャルサービス、ハイウエア、メルカリ、パナソニックエレクトリックワークス、ラーニングイット、大嶌屋、みずほ銀行、CXMコンサルティング、カウネット、JR西日本カスタマーリレーションズ、クリエイトキャリア、株式会社CAT.AI、Content Guru株式会社、ジェネシスクラウドサービス株式会社、株式会社PKSHA Technology、ZVC JAPAN株式会社、日本コンセントリクス株式会社、株式会社Verbex、株式会社フライル、株式会社ベルシステム24、株式会社RightTouch、株式会社amoibe、株式会社Algoage、株式会社エーアイスクエア、株式会社オプテージ、カイタク株式会社、株式会社スタジアム、株式会社プラスアルファ・コンサルティング

Facts:
- Capacity: 400 people
- Aug. 26, 2026

## Medical big data covering 10 million people × generative AI automatically delivers health information; launch of “Mirawell,” a function-selectable health support API

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:20:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000172.000092153.html
- anchor: #n1799535
- Companies mentioned: 日本システム技術株式会社、JAST、株式会社コンケア、コンケア

Facts:
- Medical big data covering 10 million people
- Number of employees: Consolidated: 1,683
- Capital: 1.5354 billion yen

## 淡路市の観光デジタルマップ「あデジ」とナビタイムジャパンの『NAVITIME』が連携

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000598.000026884.html
- anchor: #n1799537
- Companies mentioned: 淡路市、株式会社ナビタイムジャパン、NAVITIME、スポちず

Facts:
- Real-time bus location information for 4 routes within the city
- From Monday, August 3, 2026

## 【＋328円で焼きたてピッツァ食べ放題！】ついにPISOLA全店でスタート！セレクトランチ限定オプション「ピッツァ食べ放題」を開始

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000615.000027839.html
- anchor: #n1799536
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユニシアホールディングス、株式会社ピソラ、PISOLA、株式会社串カツ田中、TANAKA INTERNATIONAL INC.、TI.LA.INC.、株式会社ジーティーデザイン、株式会社ETOHA LAB

Facts:
- Per person: +¥299 (¥328 including tax)
- Elementary school students: +¥199 (¥218 including tax)
- Capital: ¥30,000,000
- Capital: 300 million yen

## CBRE releases “Japan Investment MarketView Q2 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:19:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000227.000027786.html
- anchor: #n1799538
- Companies mentioned: CBRE、シービーアールイー株式会社、サッポロホールディングス

Facts:
- Up 17% year over year
- 1.121 trillion yen
- Over 10 billion yen
- 102.8 billion yen
- Down 78%
- Down 5 bps from the previous quarter
- Down 1 bps from the same period

## Taipei-based “thur.” × “URBAN RESEARCH” collaboration items go on sale; latest visuals, shot entirely on the streets of Taipei, now available

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:18:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001613.000003710.html
- anchor: #n1799539
- Companies mentioned: thur.、URBAN RESEARCH、PLATEAU STUDIO、SEALSON、zed objects

Facts:
- 5 styles in total: 3 T-shirt styles and 2 cap styles
- 10 inline items
- Price: 9,900 yen (tax included)
- Price: 7,920 yen (tax included)

## The official visual book “YOSHIDA & Co. 90 Anniversary BOOK” will be released.

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:18:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000054486.html
- anchor: #n1799540
- Companies mentioned: 吉田カバン、PORTER、STRAIGHT BOOKS

Facts:
- Collectors Edition ¥27,500 (tax included)
- Library Edition ¥11,000 (tax included)
- An exceptional 248-page volume

## Announcement of the players selected for the training camp ahead of the “FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers Window 4” for the Japan men’s national basketball team

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:14:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000448.000037407.html
- anchor: #n1799475
- Companies mentioned: 茨城ロボッツ、大阪エヴェッサ、アルバルク東京、三遠ネオフェニックス、琉球ゴールデンキングス、信州ブレイブウォリアーズ、JBA

Facts:
- No. 8 Yoshi Takata
- No. 34 Hiyu Watanabe
- 196 cm/96 kg
- 207 cm/106 kg
- Friday, August 28, 2026
- Monday, August 31, 2026

## [aim東京原宿店] A highly anticipated new photo location unveiled! The spectacular “Jogashima Location Photo” is now available. A mode-meets-classic aesthetic showcased in original outfits making their VFW debut

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:14:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001546.000041720.html
- anchor: #n1799476
- Companies mentioned: aim東京原宿店、aimme池袋店、aim/aimme札幌店、バンクーバー・ファッション・ウィーク、ニューヨーク・タイムズ、BBC

Facts:
- 7 countries around the world

## Raw honey harvested in Azabu-Juban, Minato City, Tokyo

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:14:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000055345.html
- anchor: #n1799477
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マックスプラン、隈研吾建築都市設計事務所、青木工務店

Facts:
- Built in 2020
- 2026年8月22日（土）・23日（日）
- 150 ml bottle (2,500 yen)
- 150 ml gift pack (3000 yen)
- Summer festival limited set (5000 yen)

## “Yasmin,” the first Year 4 character in “Street Fighter 6,” arrives today, Monday, August 3!

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:12:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005931.000013450.html
- anchor: #n1799478
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カプコン、CAPCOM

Facts:
- Friday, August 7–Monday, August 31
- 2026年8月3日（月）～8月17日（月） 13:00まで
- ・Download version: 7,990 yen (tax included)
- ・Retail edition: 8,789 yen (tax included)
- ・Download edition: 4,990 yen (tax included)

## ORNIS株式会社 launches fundraising campaign on equity crowdfunding platform FUNDINNO

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:12:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188434.html
- anchor: #n1799479
- Companies mentioned: ORNIS株式会社、株式会社FUNDINNO、SAUFAL株式会社、三菱電機株式会社、ソフトバンクモバイル株式会社、クアルコム社、伊藤忠商事

Facts:
- Target fundraising amount: 30,060,000 yen
- Maximum application amount: 59,940,000 yen
- Deploying a network of 160 marine radar stations along coastlines nationwide
- Cutting marine radar construction costs to approximately 1/5 of the previously projected cost
- Cutting radar facility construction costs to approximately 1/5, or approximately 20 million yen

## 【Chigasaki】＼7/27 NEW OPEN／Experience results in 1 session with chiropractic care × Pilates ◎ A new personal Pilates studio exclusively for women opens in Chigasaki!

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:11:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000164196.html
- anchor: #n1799480
- Companies mentioned: La pilates、株式会社La pilates

Facts:
- As of July 2026, the company operates 100 locations nationwide, including company-owned and franchise locations
- Book now for just 1,000 yen as an opening special: trial lessons normally cost 12,000 yen!

## AI Data Co. launches “AI孔明 on IDX,” an AI service for matching sales and sales data for 化粧品メーカー — Cross-analyzing customer, purchase and counseling data to support management decisions —

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000779.000040956.html
- anchor: #n1799481
- Companies mentioned: AIデータ株式会社、化粧品メーカー、百貨店、ラグジュアリー、アパレル、総合スーパー、食品スーパー、ドラッグストア

Facts:
- Capital: 100 million yen (capital reserves: 1.525 billion yen)

## Supporting recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake through food! Launch of the charity campaign “Eat and send your support to Kumamoto.”

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:08:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000020469.html
- anchor: #n1799482
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スパイスワークスホールディングス、フジチク、鳥飼酒造、日本栄光酒場 ロッキーカナイ、マサユメ、浅草すし、なみの上

Facts:
- 10% of sales (excluding tax)
- From August 3, 2026.
- 令和8年 Kumamoto earthquake
- M7.1
- Maximum seismic intensity of 7
- 47 brands across business categories
- 92 locations
- 37 company-owned locations
- More than 200 projects annually
- 12 group companies
- The group now has 23 companies
- Founded: May 2006

## Opening 8/10【World champion decided on 8/15】Footbag World Championships 2026

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:08:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000036420.html
- anchor: #n1799483
- Companies mentioned: フットバッグ世界大会実行委員会、つくば市、FOOTBAG MANIA

Facts:
- Around 100 top athletes from around the world will gather
- Total funds raised: 1,249,000 yen
- Funding target achievement rate: 416％
- 148 supporters

## Kanamic's care-sector AI cloud service receives the first certification under ASPIC’s “Cloud Service Information Disclosure Certification Program for Generative AI Use”

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:05:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000090.000050437.html
- anchor: #n1799484
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カナミックネットワーク、一般社団法人日本クラウド産業協会(ASPIC)

Facts:
- Certification number: Generative AI 0001-2607
- Certification date: July 31, 2026
- Cuts the time required to prepare home nursing forms by approximately 83％

## 【ルイ·ヴィトン】Launch of new men’s sneakers, “LV Tilted” and “LV Trainer”

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:03:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002564.000060591.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622436-en.html
- anchor: #n1799485
- Companies mentioned: ルイ·ヴィトン、ルイ･ヴィトン ジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- Price: 217,800 yen
- Price: 247,500 yen
- Price: 227,700 yen

## BS10 professional baseball broadcasts: August is a special summer month! “All-Out High School Baseball Support Broadcasts” × “Cheer All-Out with Your Favorite! Summer Festival ５DAYS”

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:02:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001259.000008010.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622429-en.html
- anchor: #n1799486
- Companies mentioned: BS10、オリックス・バファローズ、東北楽天ゴールデンイーグルス、北海道日本ハムファイターズ、千葉ロッテマリーンズ、福岡ソフトバンクホークス、データスタジアム社、つながるジャパネット、Not Found、NMB48、つばきファクトリー、ロージークロニクル

Facts:
- August 6 (Thu) to August 20 (Thu) will be a special month featuring summer professional baseball broadcasts
- Channel number: BS200ch

## Mizuno’s biodegradable artificial turf made with Green Planet® adopted by a local government for the first time

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:01:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000114127.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622431-en.html
- anchor: #n1799487
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カネカ、ミズノ株式会社、Green Planet®、Re Green Grass UMI

Facts:
- 22 people participated
- Reopened after renovation in March 2026

## Senba handled the design and construction of the foyer in the dedicated theater serving as the activity base for “Cloud ten,” produced by Yasushi Akimoto, as well as construction inside the theater

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000052529.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622433-en.html
- anchor: #n1799488
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社船場、シアターワークショップ＋NHstudio、ダイバーシティ東京 プラザ、ウルフギャング・ステーキハウス、三井ショッピングパーク ららぽーと台北南港、福岡空港国際線、サントリー天然水 北アルプス信濃の森工場、Tokyoシェアオフィス墨田

Facts:
- Opens inside ダイバーシティ東京 プラザ on Sunday, August 2, 2026
- Accommodates approximately 300 people when seated

## This summer, more direct connections from Okayama—with no transfers—to Hiroshima Station, Kobe Airport and Kansai International Airport. Ryobi Bus extends and resumes 3 express bus routes

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000620.000052428.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622435-en.html
- anchor: #n1799489
- Companies mentioned: 両備ホールディングス株式会社、両備バスカンパニー、広交観光株式会社、中鉄バス株式会社、関西空港交通株式会社、南海バス株式会社、岡山交通株式会社、和歌山電鐵株式会社、株式会社中国バス、株式会社両備システムズ

Facts:
- 3 express bus routes
- Starting in July 2026
- One-way fare: 3,100 yen
- Round-trip fare: 5,600 yen
- Distance: 165 km
- Travel time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Distance: 164–173 km
- 1日3往復
- Adult one-way fare: 5,000 yen
- Adult round-trip fare: 8,300 yen
- Distance: 225–236 km

## Enjoy the evening breeze and views of Mount Fuji at dusk aboard the amphibious bus “Kaba of Lake Yamanaka,” with a “Evening Cool-Down Service” operating exclusively during summer vacation

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002039.000001110.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622437-en.html
- anchor: #n1799490
- Companies mentioned: 富士急バス株式会社、富士急グループ、Fujiyama Connect

Facts:
- 運航期間：2026年8月8日（土）～8月31日（月）
- Departure time: 16:45
- Fare: Adults 3,000 yen, children 1,500 yen

## Light sleep or bothered by light? Blocking out light for comfortable sleep for everyone with sleep concerns: 中山式産業 launches the new “中山式 シャットアイマスク,” which supports deep sleep with a 100.0% light-blocking rate

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000180854.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622438-en.html
- anchor: #n1799491
- Companies mentioned: 中山式産業株式会社、厚生労働省、一般財団法人ボーケン品質評価機構、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、Amazon

Facts:
- Light-blocking rate: 100.0％
- The average sleep duration for Japanese people is 7 hours 22 minutes
- 1日の平均睡眠時間が6時間未満の割合が男性38.5%・女性43.6%
- Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
- Since its founding in 1940 (Showa 15)
- For more than 80 years
- Capital: 98 million yen

## 株式会社フロウカ and 株式会社アドブシ enter into a comprehensive business partnership

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000140186.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622501-en.html
- anchor: #n1799523
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フロウカ、株式会社アドブシ、World Nippon Connects L.L.C-FZ、アサツー ディ・ケイ、アビームコンサルティング株式会社、大日本印刷株式会社、株式会社ソニー・コンピュータエンタテインメント、株式会社インキュデータ

Facts:
- 株式会社フロウカ was established in 2022
- 株式会社アドブシ was established in 2022
- World Nippon Connects L.L.C-FZ was established in Dubai in 2025
- 2026年から情報経営のベーション専門職大学にて非常勤講師を務め

## The importance of ingredient selection is growing amid rising global demand for milk protein. フォンテラ makes its first appearance at ウェルネスフードジャパン 2026

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000015786.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622495-en.html
- anchor: #n1799522
- Companies mentioned: フォンテラジャパン株式会社、フォンテラ、TSO International 株式会社、ウェルネスフードジャパン

Facts:
- Its share of milk collection in New Zealand is approximately 80%
- It has approximately 20,000 employees worldwide
- It handles approximately 120,000 tons of dairy products annually
- Admission: 2,000 yen (tax included) (Free for invitation holders who register in advance to attend)

## 【株式会社アセンド】Ascend to speak at NEC-hosted seminar on preventing customer harassment over the phone

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000039866.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622469-en.html
- anchor: #n1799521
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アセンド、石渡電気株式会社、日本電気株式会社、NECプラットフォームズ株式会社、UNIVERGE Aspireシリーズ、RecACE plus for Aspire

Facts:
- Date and time: Friday, September 4, 2026, 11:00–12:00

## 【Cumulative sales surpass 65,000 copies】A book by entrepreneur Makiko Kawamura, who runs one of Japan’s largest communities with more than 27,000 members: “The Essence of Life and Money: What a Mother in Foreign Finance Wants to Teach Her Child”

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000108253.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622471-en.html
- anchor: #n1799520
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サニーサイドアップ、MZソーシャル株式会社、ディスカヴァー・トゥエンティワン社、ゴールドマンサックス、DMM、扶桑社

Facts:
- Cumulative sales surpass 65,000 copies
- More than 5 million copies of her books sold
- Cumulative sales surpass 30,000 copies
- List price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
- 240 pages

## 【Kyoto Prefecture, 京丹波町】京丹波町 selected as a 2026 “SDGs Future City”; promotes sustainable community development supported by local resources and people connected to the area

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000049120.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622470-en.html
- anchor: #n1799519
- Companies mentioned: 京丹波町、内閣府、京丹波町長 畠中 源一、CLUB京丹波

Facts:
- Forests cover about 80% of the town’s land

## Helical Fusion, which aims to commercialize next-generation energy through nuclear fusion, announces headquarters relocation

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000089262.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622464-en.html
- anchor: #n1799518
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Helical Fusion、三菱地所株式会社、大学共同利用機関法人 自然科学研究機構 核融合科学研究所（NIFS）

Facts:
- Plasma sustained for 3,268 seconds (about 54 minutes)
- Plasma temperature exceeds 100 million degrees

## A “city” with more than 150 research institutions becomes a laboratory just for you. Tsukuba City launches “Tsukuba Marugoto LAB,” a 4-session program

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000060003.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622462-en.html
- anchor: #n1799517
- Companies mentioned: つくば市役所、株式会社Barbara Pool、STEAM JAPAN、筑波大学、つくばSKIPアカデミー

Facts:
- “The city of Tsukuba,” home to more than 150 research institutions and 23,000 researchers
- Session 1: 13:00–14:00 (capacity: 20 people) Session 2: 15:00–16:00 (capacity: 20 people)
- Capacity: approximately 40 people (by lottery)

## OYO Corporation’s 共創Lab publishes a preliminary disaster report on the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000129.000047274.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622494-en.html
- anchor: #n1799516
- Companies mentioned: 応用地質株式会社、共創Lab

Facts:
- Occurred on July 28, 2026
- The Kumamoto Earthquake that occurred in 2016
- Established in 2022

## More than 60% reject it! The dark side of private-road disputes, as seen in “several million yen” demands for permission to excavate

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000154.000118875.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622491-en.html
- anchor: #n1799515
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドリームプランニング、負動産買取センター

Facts:
- The most common response was “This is unacceptable,” at 62.6% (223 cases).
- In a survey of people interested in real estate (356 valid responses)
- “Such monetary demands should be restricted under civil law” ranked first at 30.9%
- “Those making such monetary demands should face criminal or administrative penalties” ranked second at 21.1%

## ATOMica wins contract from 新潟県魚沼市 to operate part of the “Uonuma City Community Revitalization Center”

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000186.000045593.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622489-en.html
- anchor: #n1799514
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ATOMica、新潟県魚沼市、県立小出高校

Facts:
- The contract began in July 2026
- More than 70 facilities nationwide

## 【猿田彦珈琲】New “Coffee Spark” series to spark your mood launches! First release: “Coffee Spark Cola” and “Summer Watermelon Jellatte” go on sale starting August 4 (Tue.)

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000209.000027005.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622487-en.html
- anchor: #n1799513
- Companies mentioned: 猿田彦珈琲株式会社、猿田彦珈琲

Facts:
- Price: 620 yen (tax included for in-store purchases)
- Price: 580 yen (tax included for in-store purchases)

## Announcing the popular insurance rankings for August 2026! | “コのほけん！” insurance comparison and quote website

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000274.000027965.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622485-en.html
- anchor: #n1799512
- Companies mentioned: Sasuke Financial Lab株式会社、オリックス生命、はなさく生命、SBI生命、メディケア生命、チューリッヒ生命、ライフネット生命、東京海上日動あんしん生命、ジブラルタ生命、マニュライフ生命、アクサ生命、SOMPOひまわり生命、三井ダイレクト損害保険、楽天損保、SBI損害保険、リトルファミリー少額短期保険、FPC

Facts:
- Survey period: June 1–30, 2026

## Kyoto West adopts “Zoom Phone” and “Zoom Revenue Accelerator” with support from V-CUBE

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000292.000047162.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622483-en.html
- anchor: #n1799511
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブイキューブ、株式会社京都ウエスト、Zoom

Facts:
- A system that objectively scores performance on a 100-point scale

## ヘッドウォータース earns “Microsoft Solutions Partner for Infrastructure (Azure)” designation

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000336.000018045.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622481-en.html
- anchor: #n1799510
- Companies mentioned: ヘッドウォータース、Microsoft、Microsoft Azure、Microsoft 365、GitHub

Facts:
- Established: November 2005

## Construction equipment rental company Santec adopts “Handbook X” — centrally manages more than 200 sales proposals, videos, training materials and other content across 7 locations nationwide

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000437.000010008.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622480-en.html
- anchor: #n1799509
- Companies mentioned: アステリア株式会社、株式会社サンテック、国土交通省、ブロックチェーン推進協会、ノーコード推進協会

Facts:
- Market expected to approach approximately 950 billion yen in fiscal 2025 (150% year on year)
- More than 200 sales materials
- 7 locations nationwide

## 【Nagoya Takashimaya】Plenty of new and summer-only gifts to take home; expands preparation of popular lunch boxes that performed well during Golden Week for “Summer Department Store Food Hall Offerings During the Obon Period”

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000474.000047031.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622477-en.html
- anchor: #n1799508
- Companies mentioned: ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ、新宿高野、ザ・ラムネラバーズ、ヴィタメール、クリスピー・クリーム・ドーナツ、ゴディバ、ハロー メイプリ、北鎌倉門前CALVA(カルヴァ)、バターステイツ by銀のぶどう、美鹿山荘、みそかつ 矢場とん、マツウラベーカリー、蔦茂、地雷也、柿安ダイニング、べべのおそうざい、まつおか、ぴよりん

Facts:
- We will offer them after increasing the quantity prepared by more than 20% from the previous year
- Cool summer jelly parfait with Japanese pear and figs: 1,080 yen
- White peach: 810 yen
- Éclair Tropical: 432 yen
- Melon Cream: 378 yen
- ゴディバ Summer Collection - Summer in Japan - (9 pieces) 2,700 yen
- Maple Fleur: 3,240 yen
- Chilled zenzai chocolate: 648 yen
- Red bean and butter whipped cream sandwiches (8 pieces): 2,160 yen
- Hatcho miso curry rice crackers: 1,50

## “Kozo Sushi Motoyoshida Store” to grand-open in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Monday, August 3, 2026! A 3-day opening sale will be held.

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000477.000063326.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622474-en.html
- anchor: #n1799507
- Companies mentioned: KOZOホールディングス株式会社、株式会社小僧寿し、株式会社サイシンフーズ

Facts:
- Regular price: items priced at 180 yen before tax (194 yen including tax)
- Special price: 100 yen before tax (108 yen including tax)
- Regular price: items priced at 1,180 yen before tax (1,274 yen including tax)
- Special price: 790 yen before tax (853 yen including tax)

## Notice regarding a rating change (upgrade)

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000601.000001379.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622472-en.html
- anchor: #n1799506
- Companies mentioned: 日鉄興和不動産株式会社、株式会社日本格付研究所

## Administrative generative AI “QommonsAI” updated to ver. 2.3.5 — strengthens security and further streamlines administrative work for large organizations

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000731.000088829.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622461-en.html
- anchor: #n1799505
- Companies mentioned: Polimill株式会社、QommonsAI

Facts:
- Minimum password length changed to 15 characters
- Used by approximately 1,000 local governments and approximately 500,000 people nationwide

## 楽天証券とみずほ銀行、Workplace Businessにおいて株式贈与サービス「自社株ギフト」の取扱開始について

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000740.000011088.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622460-en.html
- anchor: #n1799504
- Companies mentioned: 楽天証券、みずほ銀行、楽天証券ホールディングス、みずほ証券

Facts:
- Starting Thursday, August 13, 2026 (planned)

## Popular fortune-tellers gather in Harajuku! “cocoloni Fortune-Telling House” Harajuku store to hold a “1st Anniversary Celebration” on August 29 and 30! Two special days featuring prizes for everyone in a roulette lottery and more!

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000786.000005725.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622459-en.html
- anchor: #n1799503
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ザッパラス、株式会社cocoloni、Chapli、ロバミミ

Facts:
- 1st Anniversary Celebration
- Saturday, August 29, 2026
- 3,300 yen (tax included)
- 3,800 yen (tax included)
- 1,100 yen for 10 minutes

## Entries open for the 41st All-Japan DM Awards. Applications must arrive by Monday, November 2

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000808.000002888.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622458-en.html
- anchor: #n1799502
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社宣伝会議、日本郵便株式会社、公益社団法人日本印刷技術協会、公益社団法人日本通信販売協会、公益社団法人日本マーケティング協会、一般社団法人日本印刷産業連合会、一般社団法人日本メーリングサービス協会、東京コピーライターズクラブ、日本カスタマーエンゲージメント協会

Facts:
- The previous edition (the 40th) received 128 entries
- 25 works won awards
- 11 works were selected
- Between Tuesday, April 1, 2025 and Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- From Monday, August 3, 2026 through Monday, November 2 of the same year
- The judging results and awards ceremony are scheduled for mid-March 2027

## A summer of exploring Lake Hamana to the fullest. Cruises departing from the hotel, mini eel rice bowls and summer vacation activity experiences on offer【グランドメルキュール浜名湖リゾート＆スパ】

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001013.000052177.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622457-en.html
- anchor: #n1799501
- Companies mentioned: グランドメルキュール浜名湖リゾート＆スパ、弁天島遊船組合、タミヤ株式会社、アコー

Facts:
- Adults: 2,500 yen (tax included)
- Children (ages 4 to 12): 1,500 yen (tax included)
- 1泊オールインクルーシブ 25,500円～（2名1室利用時の1名料金、税・サ込）

## 【埼玉県】The “Manhole Summit in Arakawa / Sewerage Festival 2026” will be held!

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001034.000104306.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622455-en.html
- anchor: #n1799500
- Companies mentioned: 埼玉県、公益財団法人埼玉県下水道公社、下水道広報プラットホーム（GKP）

Facts:
- Date and time: Reiwa 8, October 17 (Saturday), from noon to 4 p.m. (opening at 12:10 p.m.)

## 【埼玉県】Teams wanted for the prefecture-hosted preliminary tournament of the 7th Saitama Prefecture Boccia Exchange Tournament!

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001035.000104306.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622452-en.html
- anchor: #n1799499
- Companies mentioned: 埼玉県

Facts:
- Number of teams sought: 32 teams
- Reiwa 8, October 3 (Saturday)
- Reiwa 9, February 13 (Saturday)
- Reiwa 8, September 2 (Wednesday)

## 【埼玉県】Entries are now being sought for the 3rd Saitama Prefecture Circular Economy Startup Business Plan Contest, “CSUP”

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001036.000104306.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622449-en.html
- anchor: #n1799498
- Companies mentioned: 埼玉県、株式会社角川アスキー総合研究所

Facts:
- Grand Prize: ¥1 million
- Excellence Award: ¥500,000
- Special Award: ¥300,000

## 【Native Camp Study Abroad】Now offering “EC Bristol,” a popular school representing Bristol, England

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001186.000012419.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622446-en.html
- anchor: #n1799497
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ネイティブキャンプ、EC Bristol

## 【ロイヤルパークホテル】New for September only: “Moon-Viewing Chinese Afternoon Tea,” featuring the autumn’s finest flavors with the harvest moon as its theme!

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001366.000039557.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622443-en.html
- anchor: #n1799496
- Companies mentioned: ロイヤルパークホテル、ロイヤルパークホテルズ、三菱地所ホテルズ&リゾーツ株式会社

Facts:
- 8,500 yen per person
- Lunch: ¥10,000 per person
- 25 hotels nationwide
- 6,397 rooms

## About 53% support the choice to “skip the wedding ceremony but keep photos.” What matters most in marriage is “being true to the couple”

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003114.000044800.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622442-en.html
- anchor: #n1799495
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER Group、東京駅前撮り・ウェディングフォト＆ビデオ『24to Wedding』、株式会社24toProduce

Facts:
- 20.4% named “just registering the marriage” as their ideal form of marriage
- 53.4% said they viewed the choice to “keep only photos” positively
- 27.2% said that the increase in people who keep only photos is “up to the individuals”
- 34.6% said “being true to the couple” is what they would value most in marriage

## About 62% said they had felt more anxious buying from overseas e-commerce sites than from Japanese online stores. What burdens did they experience with actual “returns and refunds”?

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003135.000044800.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622441-en.html
- anchor: #n1799494
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER、Return Helper株式会社

Facts:
- 62.1% said they had felt anxious about purchases from overseas e-commerce sites
- 61.7% cited concern over whether counterfeit or defective products might arrive as a reason for their anxiety
- 57.1% said that clearly stating return and refund rules in Japanese would make them more willing to buy
- 40.7% said the return process was complicated
- Valid responses: 240 samples

## 【軽井沢72ゴルフ】Reach your target score on the East Iriyama and Oshitate courses to receive original merchandise made using thinned wood from the course. The “Best Shot Prayer Visit” will be held

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003887.000024668.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622440-en.html
- anchor: #n1799493
- Companies mentioned: 軽井沢72ゴルフ、株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド

Facts:
- Event period: October 1, 2026 (Thursday)–November 23 (Monday, holiday)
- August 1956: Minami-Karuizawa Golf Course (9 holes, part of the East Iriyama Course) opens
- July 1971: 軽井沢72ゴルフ opens (part of the current West Gold Course and all 36 holes of the Blue Course)
- Number of holes: 6 courses, 108 holes
- About 15 minutes (about 10 km) from Usui-Karuizawa Interchange on the Joshin-etsu Expressway under normal conditions

## Pashakore PREMIUM arrives from “NU: カーニバル”!

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008668.000016756.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3622439-en.html
- anchor: #n1799492
- Companies mentioned: NU: カーニバル、アニメイト、ムービック、アニメイトホールディングス

Facts:
- 1 pack 【3 cards】 ¥440 (tax included)
- 1 box 【10 packs】 ¥4,400 (tax included)
- 【Size】 Approx. 6.3 × 8.9 cm
- Scheduled for release around November 20, 2026 (Friday)

## 【Tama-Plaza】＼NEW OPEN 7/28／Experience results in just 1 session with a combination of chiropractic care and Pilates ◎ A new women-only personal Pilates studio opens in Tama-Plaza!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:57:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000164196.html
- anchor: #n1799401
- Companies mentioned: La pilates、株式会社La pilates

Facts:
- As of July 2026, the company operates 100 locations nationwide, including company-owned and franchise locations
- Book now for just 1,000 yen as an opening special: trial lessons normally cost 12,000 yen!

## 【C-VALUE Crowdfunding supporting Chiba】New projects for July 2026 now featured!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:54:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000119145.html
- anchor: #n1799402
- Companies mentioned: ちばぎん商店株式会社、三日月興業株式会社、株式会社せきね農苑、髙木惣一郎商店、小湊鐵道株式会社、株式会社OneAll、とけサマーフェスティバル実行委員会

Facts:
- Unbeatable price of ¥10,000

## 『どうして申請が通らないのだろう？』一般社団法人miraii、助成金1,560万円とその後の失敗から「見方」を伝える勉強会を8月9日開催

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:53:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000124224.html
- anchor: #n1799403
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人miraii、独立行政法人福祉医療機構

Facts:
- ¥15.6 million
- 1,000 yen

## 和食さと お盆期間限定!!「黒毛和牛コース」が税込550円引きになるキャンペーンスタート!!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000982.000122416.html
- anchor: #n1799404
- Companies mentioned: 和食さと、SRSホールディングス株式会社、サトフードサービス株式会社、SRSグループ

Facts:
- ¥550 off, tax included
- 202 stores in Japan
- August 8
- August 16

## 9月6日（日）「NSGグループサンクスデー」開催！オイシックス新潟アルビレックスBC vs 埼玉西武ライオンズ

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:48:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002131.000032951.html
- anchor: #n1799405
- Companies mentioned: NSGグループ、オイシックス新潟アルビレックスBC、埼玉西武ライオンズ、株式会社アイ・シー・オー

Facts:
- To be held at HARD OFF ECO Stadium Niigata on September 6, 2026 (Sunday)
- Eligibility: elementary school students and their guardians; 10 groups, 20 people
- Eligibility: elementary school students and their guardians; 8 groups, 16 people
- Original folding fans will be distributed to the first 5,000 attendees

## “Smart Slot: とんでもスキルで異世界放浪メシ” begins operation!!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:47:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000490.000053327.html
- anchor: #n1799406
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コナミアミューズメント、オーバーラップ、MAPPA、とんでもスキル

Facts:
- The series has surpassed 10 million copies worldwide (print + digital)
- “QUO Card Pay” worth ¥11,029

## Current technical high school students share the appeal of learning manufacturing and digital technologies! Special supporters なすなかにし also show their support: report on “Tokyo Metropolitan Technical High School Dream Festa 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:47:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000184186.html
- anchor: #n1799407
- Companies mentioned: 東京都教育委員会、NHK、株式会社リコー、株式会社スバル、浜野製作所、東京大学、科学技術高等学校、六郷工科高等学校、練馬工科高等学校

Facts:
- A total of 5,390 people, including elementary and junior high school students and their guardians, attended the venue
- A total of 22 Tokyo metropolitan technical high schools gathered on the day

## 【香川オリーブガイナーズ】8月9日（日）も花火打ち上げ決定。8月8日（土）・9日（日）の丸亀ホーム2連戦で、2日連続のスタジアム花火

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:44:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000127200.html
- anchor: #n1799271
- Companies mentioned: 香川オリーブガイナーズ球団株式会社、株式会社フソウ、株式会社合田工務店、高知ファイティングドッグス

Facts:
- Two consecutive days of stadium fireworks
- August 8 (Sat.) and 9 (Sun.), 2026
- During field maintenance in the 5th inning
- At the end of the top of the 7th inning
- 試合開始：18時
- 試合開始：17時
- 21st anniversary
- 29 players have come through the program

## 3 new exterior parts for the Jimny｜New covers give the sides and rear a rugged look

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:43:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000299.000017074.html
- anchor: #n1799272
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カーメイト、スズキ

Facts:
- July 17, 2026 (Reiwa 8)
- July 28, 2026 (Reiwa 8)
- From July 2018 (Heisei 30)
- From April 2025 (Reiwa 7)
- 60th anniversary

## Kumamoto support project launches

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:43:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000085956.html
- anchor: #n1799273
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Merci、日本赤十字社

Facts:
- Kumamoto Japanese chestnut cream chocolate croissant: ¥431, tax included
- Kumamoto Japanese chestnut cream croissant: ¥410, tax included
- 10% of sales will be donated to disaster-stricken areas
- Available at all Merci locations (12 locations in total)

## ぐるなび / Recurring revenue is growing at a double-digit rate, exceeding expectations. The “Medium-Term Management Plan” is off to a strong start.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:42:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001644.000001511.html
- anchor: #n1799274
- Companies mentioned: ぐるなび、楽天ぐるなび、Uberall、Google

Facts:
- ¥3.378 billion, up 9.6% year over year
- Up 10.1% year on year, marking double-digit growth
- Loss of 12 million yen
- Net sales / 15.1 billion yen
- Operating loss / 830 million yen
- Net sales of 18.9 billion yen
- Operating profit of 1.3 billion yen
- ROE 21%
- ROIC 16%

## Tickets go on sale via チケットペイ for the “Lottery Culture Performance: Kanji Ishimaru with オーケストラ・アンサンブル金沢 Masterpieces Concert,” to be held Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at Kisera Hall in Kawanishi, Hyogo Prefecture!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:41:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000227.000140094.html
- anchor: #n1799275
- Companies mentioned: チケットペイ、株式会社ペイメントフォー、オーケストラ・アンサンブル金沢

Facts:
- General admission: 3,000 yen (3,500 yen on the day)
- High school students and younger: 1,500 yen (same price on the day)
- Capital: 1.13478 billion yen

## Acquired shares in アンダーワークス株式会社, which has extensive expertise and a strong track record in digital marketing

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:40:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000199.000023636.html
- anchor: #n1799276
- Companies mentioned: アンダーワークス株式会社、INTLOOP株式会社、アクセンチュア

Facts:
- Through a hybrid structure staffed by professional talent
- We aim to become an “integrated solutions platform provider for advanced technologies and talent” by the fiscal year ending July 2030

## [GRAND Survey] More than half of GRAND viewers are “highly engaged with movies and dramas” | 55.9% use video streaming subscriptions (n=1,036)

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000047349.html
- anchor: #n1799278
- Companies mentioned: GRAND株式会社、三菱地所グループ、株式会社マクロミル

Facts:
- People highly engaged with movies and dramas
- Use of video streaming subscriptions
- Survey of GRAND viewer attributes

## Aisle refreshes the brand logo and service website for its sales and inventory management system アラジンオフィス

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000202.000027651.html
- anchor: #n1799277
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイル、アラジンオフィス、アラジンEC

Facts:
- We have supported the operations of more than 5,000 companies across a wide range of industries and business types
- Marking the 35th anniversary of our founding
- Capital: 354 million yen (as of the end of July 2025)
- Employees: 1,075 [consolidated] (as of April 1, 2026)
- Net sales: 19.294 billion yen [consolidated] (actual results for the fiscal year ended July 2025)

## From Ginza to Fukuoka—“GINZA TOKYO 樂 gaku,” bringing Japan’s traditional food culture to the next generation, launches its brand in Fukuoka.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:39:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187849.html
- anchor: #n1799279
- Companies mentioned: 日本光輝株式会社、GINZA TOKYO、GINZA TOKYO 樂 gaku、大丸福岡天神店

Facts:
- 2026年8月12日（水）～8月18日（火）
- Business hours: 10:00–20:00

## Tickets go on sale via チケットペイ for paid spectator seating at the Yanagi Festival Fireworks Display, bringing color to summer in Toyooka, on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:36:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000226.000140094.html
- anchor: #n1799280
- Companies mentioned: チケットペイ、株式会社ペイメントフォー

Facts:
- Chair seating: 3,000 yen
- Capital: 1.13478 billion yen

## Established 2 new companies, “INTLOOP Technology & Transformation” and “INTLOOP Professionals”

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:35:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000200.000023636.html
- anchor: #n1799281
- Companies mentioned: INTLOOP株式会社、INTLOOP Technology & Transformation株式会社、INTLOOP Professionals株式会社、ディクスホールディングス、KOZOCOM、クロスシステムサービス

Facts:
- We have our own platform where professional talent can register
- Capital: 10 million yen
- Aug. 17, 2026 (planned)

## “silsil Solo Exhibition: Where They Are Now,” depicting the inner landscapes of contemporary women—an exhibition by popular artist silsil, who has ties to Shizuoka!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:34:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003874.000025003.html
- anchor: #n1799282
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 大丸松坂屋百貨店、silsil、ARTIE

Facts:
- 会期：2026年8月5日(水)→11日(火・祝)
- Artist scheduled to be present: 13:00–17:00 each day

## ソシオネクスト joins imec’s Autonomous Edge Chiplet Program (AECP)

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:34:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000061147.html
- anchor: #n1799283
- Companies mentioned: ソシオネクスト、imec、SDV、ADAS、AD、Flexlets™

## Notice Regarding the Acquisition of “裏草津 蕩 TOU”: NBI Holdings and SBI証券 launch operation of their second hot spring inn fund

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:32:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000158019.html
- anchor: #n1799284
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NBIホールディングス、SBI証券、昭和リース株式会社、ER27株式会社、株式会社群馬銀行、株式会社東和銀行

Facts:
- We aim to invest more than 50 billion yen in hotels, inns and other properties nationwide by the fiscal year ending March 2027
- Number of guest rooms: 56 (including 4 rooms with open-air baths)

## Costume provided for the film “SPIDER-MAN BRAND NEW DAY”

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:31:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000093756.html
- anchor: #n1799285
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 亀田富染工場、Pagong、マーベル・スタジオ、ソニー・ピクチャーズ、MARVEL

Facts:
- “Fukukika” blouson: 33,000 yen (tax included)
- “Corn” silk aloha shirt: 39,600 yen (tax included)

## Tickets go on sale via チケットペイ for the Hanamomo Marimba & Percussion Concert, to be held Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000225.000140094.html
- anchor: #n1799286
- Companies mentioned: チケットペイ、株式会社ペイメントフォー、L'eau Claire（ロー・クレール）

Facts:
- Advance tickets: 1,500 yen
- Tickets on the day: 2,000 yen
- Maximum capacity: 828 seats (5 wheelchair spaces)

## 那須塩原市とJR東日本栃木事業本部が関係人口の創出を目的とする包括連携協定を締結

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000128415.html
- anchor: #n1799287
- Companies mentioned: 那須塩原市、JR東日本、JR東日本栃木事業本部、JAL、青森県、秋田県、山形県

Facts:
- Agreement signing date
- Term of validity
- Our city has recorded net in-migration for 8 consecutive years

## Accelerating the development of next-generation AI talent and the creation of innovative technologies—HPC Systems establishes a Tokyo Research Center and launches an “Integrated Technology and AI Knowledge Research Institute” by integrating it with the Kyoto Research Center

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000038530.html
- anchor: #n1799330
- Companies mentioned: HPCシステムズ株式会社、京都大学、文部科学省

Facts:
- Kyoto Research Center, opened in April 2026
- A new “Tokyo Research Center” opened in July 2026
- Multiple results have emerged in just 3 months since launch
- Capital: 231.51 million yen (as of December 31, 2025)

## Comture obtains Information Security Management System (ISMS) certification

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000145778.html
- anchor: #n1799329
- Companies mentioned: コムチュア株式会社、エイエスアール株式会社

Facts:
- Statement of Applicability: Version 1.0, Jan. 30, 2026
- Certification registration date: June 24, 2026

## PerkUP begins integration between TeamPlace.CRM, a facility and membership management system for coworking and incubation spaces, and Akerun入退室管理システム, which uses smart locks

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000066428.html
- anchor: #n1799328
- Companies mentioned: PerkUP株式会社、Photosynth株式会社、TeamPlace.CRM、Akerun入退室管理システム、TeamPlaceパス、IT導入補助金2026、Migakun、fixU、Akerun

Facts:
- Smart lock option: 5,000 yen per month (before tax)
- Annual payment benefit: 10% discount when paid annually (effective monthly price: 4,500 yen)
- Subsidies of up to 50% are available

## Unagaku signs an official food partner agreement with Tegevajaro Miyazaki for the 2026/27 season

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000112422.html
- anchor: #n1799327
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社鰻楽、株式会社テゲバジャーロ宮崎

Facts:
- 2026/27 season

## IGポートグループ announces partnership for global merchandising development with Production I.G / WIT STUDIO

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000180393.html
- anchor: #n1799326
- Companies mentioned: 円谷フィールズホールディングス株式会社、フィールズ株式会社、株式会社プロダクション・アイジー、株式会社ウィットスタジオ、IGポートグループ、I.G & WIT

Facts:
- Full-scale sales operations will begin in October 2026.
- Contract term: 4 years

## 【参加者募集中！】令和８年度第１回 沼津市×富士市合同就職面接会

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000151527.html
- anchor: #n1799325
- Companies mentioned: 沼津市役所、富士市

Facts:
- 沼津市または富士市に、本社または事業所のある企業10社が参加する就職面接会です。
- Date and time: Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, 13:30–16:00

## [Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake] CAREECON Plus offered free for 1 year to small and midsize construction companies affected by the disaster or supporting recovery

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000031431.html
- anchor: #n1799324
- Companies mentioned: BRANU株式会社、CAREECON Plus

Facts:
- The number of contracted companies has exceeded 6,500 (as of the end of April 2026)

## Jimoty and Sakai Moving Service launch Japan’s first initiative to circulate unwanted items from moves within local communities and reduce waste

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000050616.html
- anchor: #n1799323
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サカイ引越センター、株式会社ジモティー、柏市

Facts:
- More than approximately 1,700 items
- Approximately 2.5 tons
- 年間約2兆4,489億円
- 19,700 yen
- Approximately 67% of local governments nationwide
- Approximately 1.4 million items to date
- Approximately 4,300 tons
- Approximately 84,000 tons annually
- Approximately 6%

## [Hiroshima Prefecture’s Sera Town × online school デイトラ] Local government, IT talent and local businesses join forces | “Community Engagement Population Creation Project” launches to tackle the challenge of a 40% population decline by 2050!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000050927.html
- anchor: #n1799322
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社デイトラ、世羅町移住・交流促進協議会

Facts:
- Sera Town has a population of 14,388 (April 2025)
- The aging rate is 42.6%
- The population is projected to be approximately 8,800 in 2050
- 40% population decline by 2050
- 30,000 students enrolled to date

## Begins offering KabuView points benefits to users linked with カビュウ

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000081470.html
- anchor: #n1799321
- Companies mentioned: 大和コネクト証券、株式会社テコテック、カビュウ、大和証券グループ本社、株式会社大和ネクスト銀行

Facts:
- カビュウポイント1,180ポイント
- Total assets of 30 million yen or more
- Total margin trading amount of 10 million yen or more
- Capital: 1,062,020,000 yen
- Capital: 9.5 billion yen

## Garmin launches “Women of Endurance” campaign

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000135223.html
- anchor: #n1799320
- Companies mentioned: ガーミン、ガーミンジャパン株式会社、Firstbeat Analytics

Facts:
- Application deadline: Friday, Aug. 14, 2026

## Akerun begins system integration with TeamPlace.CRM, a facility and membership management system for coworking and incubation spaces

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000123.000011385.html
- anchor: #n1799319
- Companies mentioned: Akerun、TeamPlace.CRM、PerkUP株式会社、株式会社Photosynth、フォトシンス

Facts:
- Registered coworking and incubation spaces rooted in more than 750 communities across Japan