# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-03 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 3 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.

## 名古屋証券取引所主催「株式投資サマーセミナー2026」9月15日（火）当社代表取締役社長 梢政樹 登壇のお知らせ

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000156.000073788.html
- anchor: #n1799318
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アールプランナー、名古屋証券取引所、アールギャラリー、アールプランナー不動産、Ｆの家

Facts:
- Event period
- Our presentation date and time

## RMキャリア（旧リクルートメディカルキャリア）がメドレーグループに参画

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000157.000013108.html
- anchor: #n1799317
- Companies mentioned: RMキャリア、株式会社RMキャリア、株式会社リクルートメディカルキャリア、メドレー、株式会社メドレー、ジョブメドレー

Facts:
- More than 450,000 client locations
- More than 3.19 million registered members
- More than 60,000 physician listings
- More than 70,000 pharmacist listings
- A customer base of approximately 10,000, primarily hospitals

## Bringing peace of mind through charging to the gateway to Dazaifu tourism: mobile battery-sharing service プラパ adds new locations at 西鉄 Dazaifu and Gojo stations

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000183.000111100.html
- anchor: #n1799316
- Companies mentioned: スリーアール株式会社、プラパ、西鉄

Facts:
- Service begins: Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026–
- Price: from 100 yen (tax included) for less than 1 hour
- Business advanced by 5 group companies
- Employees: 105 (group)
- Capital: 45 million yen (group)

## “Fan meeting” for shareholders and investors to be held on Sept. 18

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000206.000022624.html
- anchor: #n1799315
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユカリア、株式会社リンクスリサーチ

Facts:
- The event will be held on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at the Yukaria headquarters in Kasumigaseki, Tokyo
- [Capacity] Approximately 15–20 people
- Deadline: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, by 23:59

## [New service] Transform hiring, customer acquisition and awareness for small and midsize businesses through words! YouTube interview program “言葉のチカラ,” featuring business leaders and active announcers, launches today

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000207.000083642.html
- anchor: #n1799314
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社中小企業のチカラ、日本中小企業大賞

Facts:
- The “people don’t understand what makes our company appealing” barrier faced by approximately 70% of business leaders
- 15-, 30- and 60-second videos available for secondary use
- Installment plans available starting at tens of thousands of yen per month
- More than 100 pieces of content

## ABEJA appoints Takeo Kanade, University Professor at カーネギーメロン大学 and specially appointed professor at 京都大学 Institute for Advanced Study, among other roles, as special advisor

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000225.000010628.html
- anchor: #n1799313
- Companies mentioned: ABEJA、カーネギーメロン大学、京都大学

Facts:
- Established: Sept. 10, 2012

## EcoFlow provides power support for the 4th time to the large float of the Aomori Nebuta Festival’s Hitachi Rengō Nebuta Committee

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000235.000050601.html
- anchor: #n1799312
- Companies mentioned: EcoFlow Technology Japan株式会社、株式会社日立製作所

Facts:
- EcoFlow portable power stations have been used to power lighting and other equipment for large Nebuta floats since 2022
- Operations in more than 140 countries and regions worldwide
- More than 6 million users enjoy our products and services

## H.C. Networks reports on its eco-cap donation campaign

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000240.000004901.html
- anchor: #n1799311
- Companies mentioned: エイチ・シー・ネットワークス株式会社、高浪化学株式会社、世界の子どもにワクチンを 日本委員会

Facts:
- 15,480 plastic bottle caps
- 172,430 caps to date
- Enough for approximately 200 vaccine doses

## ARTBOX, a popular South Korean variety goods brand, to open its 1st Japanese franchise store, 玉光堂イオンモールつくば店, on Saturday, Aug. 1!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000245.000037149.html
- anchor: #n1799310
- Companies mentioned: CRAVIA株式会社、ARTBOX、玉光堂イオンモールつくば店、イオンモールつくば

Facts:
- Opening on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026

## Aichi Prefecture’s 扶桑町 refreshes its official LINE account for residents! プレイネクストラボ株式会社 supports system provision and development

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000251.000028653.html
- anchor: #n1799309
- Companies mentioned: プレイネクストラボ株式会社、扶桑町

Facts:
- Operations begin Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

## Announcing the “Mega Power 4000” series of high-capacity energy storage systems for large-scale battery storage facilities

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000258.000109041.html
- anchor: #n1799308
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パワーエックス、OCCTO、IPA

Facts:
- Storage capacity: 4.6 MWh
- Mass production is scheduled to begin in May 2027
- 36 MW
- 66 MW
- 75 MW or more
- 3%
- 37%
- 1台当たり最大4,680 kWh
- Approximately 1.7 times
- Up to 9,360 kWh
- Approximately 3.4 times
- 32 tons or less
- 6,058 × 2,438 × 2,500 mm
- Up to 34 tons

## Announcing the “Grid Connector” series to make grid connections for battery storage facilities and data centers faster and simpler

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000259.000109041.html
- anchor: #n1799307
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パワーエックス、Mega Power、SiC

Facts:
- 2.5 MVA, equivalent to 1 unit the size of a 20-foot container
- 5 MVA, equivalent to 2 units
- 最大8台の蓄電コンテナを1台の「Grid Connector」で接続
- Mass production to begin sequentially from the 3rd quarter of 2027
- Prototype to be installed in early 2027

## Turn real estate documents into usable data with a single upload. AI Kamigakari, an AI-OCR × storage × 賃貸革命 integration service, was soft-launched on Aug. 1, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000260.000015053.html
- anchor: #n1799306
- Companies mentioned: 日本情報クリエイト株式会社、AI Kamigakari、賃貸革命

Facts:
- Soft-launched on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026
- Official launch is planned for September 2026
- Established: Aug. 1, 1994
- Capital: 734,288,200 yen

## Announcing regional popularity rankings for 2 of summer 2026’s most popular destinations: Okinawa and Hokkaido

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000261.000006357.html
- anchor: #n1799305
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オープンドア、トラベルコ、PGMホテルリゾート沖縄、BLISSTIA SUITES & RESORT 沖縄恩納村、ジャングリア沖縄、ホテルグランビュー沖縄、ロワジールホテル那覇、ホテル コレクティブ、ホテルアベスト札幌、定山渓ビューホテル、JRタワーホテル日航札幌、楽天トラベル、JTB、HIS、Agoda、Expedia、Trip.com

Facts:
- Domestic airfare (Tokyo–Naha, one way / fare for 1 adult): 7,546 yen
- Domestic airfare (Tokyo–Sapporo, one way / fare for 1 adult): 6,118 yen
- 3-star: ホテルグランビュー沖縄 / 5,600 yen
- 4-star: ロワジールホテル那覇 / 11,782 yen
- 5-star: ホテル コレクティブ / 23,400 yen
- 3-star: 36,346 yen
- 4-star: 38,193 yen
- 5-star: 59,005 yen
- “Rental car included for convenient sightseeing / departing from Narita”: from 31,800 yen
- 「ジャングリア沖縄1Dayチケット付／羽田発」

## 【福島県×オミカレ】いいね！がつなぐ2人の未来「ふくしま恋活ステップアップイベント」が2026年9月よりスタート

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000279.000020019.html
- anchor: #n1799304
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オミカレ、福島県

Facts:
- More than 1 million members
- Scheduled to be held 3 times
- 3 months before the event
- 2 months after the event

## 長野県 飯綱町 楽天グループ株式会社と包括連携協定を締結します

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000283.000076519.html
- anchor: #n1799303
- Companies mentioned: 飯綱町、楽天グループ株式会社

Facts:
- Date and time: Monday, August 10, 2026, from 13:15

## Next-generation theater “Immersive Zero” to begin screenings on September 25; debut feature “BALLISTIK BOYZ SHOOTING STARS” to screen successively in Kanagawa, Osaka and Tokyo

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000307.000023281.html
- anchor: #n1799302
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社STYLY、株式会社ローソン・ユナイテッドシネマ、株式会社LDH JAPAN、KDDI株式会社

Facts:
- Price: 4,900 yen (tax included)
- Approximately 120 fan club members

## Notice of groundbreaking for frozen automated warehouse “LOGI FLAG TECH Miyoshi II”

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000408.000048076.html
- anchor: #n1799301
- Companies mentioned: 霞ヶ関キャピタル株式会社、X NETWORK（クロスネットワーク）社、LOGI FLAG、COLD X NETWORK

Facts:
- Located in a prime location approximately 1.3 km from the Miyoshi Smart IC on the Kan-Etsu Expressway
- The 2nd floor will feature a frozen storage area making use of a space with a ceiling height of approximately 20.4 m
- Capacity of 21,846 pallets
- 資本金：542億05百万円
- Number of employees: 398

## Partnership agreement signed with 埼玉県立がんセンター on supporting exercise for patients

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000446.000027019.html
- anchor: #n1799300
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ルネサンス、埼玉県立がんセンター、大阪国際がんセンター

Facts:
- 330 facilities, including sports clubs and rehabilitation centers for elder care
- Aug. 3, 2026
- End of March 2026
- Established: August 13, 1982
- Established: 1975

## タイミー signs comprehensive partnership agreement with 北海道

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000469.000036375.html
- anchor: #n1799299
- Companies mentioned: タイミー、北海道、北海道福祉人材センター、ジョブカフェ北海道

Facts:
- Partnership agreements signed with 41 prefectures and 95 municipalities
- 41 prefectures and the 96th municipality

## [TVer] Episode 1 of “VIVANT (2026),” starring Masato Sakai, surpasses 8.87 million views! Sets a new all-time record for views of a single episode of any program over 8 days

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000518.000002492.html
- anchor: #n1799298
- Companies mentioned: TVer、TBSテレビ、フジテレビ、TVer DATA MARKETING

Facts:
- Surpassed 6.42 million views over 5 days
- 5.82 million

## [ジモティー × サカイ引越センター] Launch of Japan’s first initiative to reduce waste by circulating unwanted items from moving within local communities

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000536.000006029.html
- anchor: #n1799297
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジモティー、株式会社サカイ引越センター、ジモティースポット柏豊四季店、リユースのサカイ、リユースのサカイ柏店

Facts:
- More than approximately 1,700 items collected from moving sites
- Approximately 2.5 tons
- 年間約2兆4,489億円
- Processing cost per person nationwide is 19,700 yen
- Approximately 67% of local governments nationwide
- Approximately 1.4 million items to date
- Approximately 4,300 tons
- Expanded to 329 stores
- Approximately 84,000 tons annually
- Approximately 6%

## <TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO> “Aomi Summer Festival 2026” to be held, where visitors can enjoy the Odaiba evening breeze and craft beer

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000557.000035222.html
- anchor: #n1799296
- Companies mentioned: トヨタアルバルク東京株式会社、CRAFTROCK BREWING、アルバルク東京、AKATSUKI JAPAN

Facts:
- Monday, August 31, 2026
- 16:00–21:30 (planned)
- Can accommodate approximately 10,000 people

## 弁護士ドットコム、初のユーザーカンファレンス「弁護士ドットコム PARADIGM 2026」を10月2日に開催

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000592.000044347.html
- anchor: #n1799295
- Companies mentioned: 弁護士ドットコム株式会社、Amazon、日経BP

Facts:
- To be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Toranomon Hills Forum (Minato-ku, Tokyo)
- All attendees will receive an original Amazon gift card worth 500 yen

## YouTube sponsorship matching platform “Talema.(タレマ)” surpasses 280 million total creator channel subscribers!¹

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000646.000005365.html
- anchor: #n1799294
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイズ、Talema.(タレマ)、トラミー、メディアレーダー、ファクログ

Facts:
- 280 million total
- More than 1,950 pairs
- At least 10,000 channel subscribers

## ユーグレナ Group’s 大協肥糧 to make an organic fertilizer manufacturer in Shiga Prefecture a subsidiary

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000744.000036462.html
- anchor: #n1799293
- Companies mentioned: ユーグレナ、大協肥糧、ヤマセ

Facts:
- Annual sales on the scale of 10 billion yen
- Sales of 10 billion yen in 2030

## [SBI証券] SBI証券 reaches 2 million domestic stock margin trading accounts, a first for the industry; launches campaign marking the 3rd anniversary of “はじめて信用®”

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000933.000007957.html
- anchor: #n1799292
- Companies mentioned: SBI証券、松井証券、マネックス証券、三菱ＵＦＪ eスマート証券、楽天証券

Facts:
- Margin trading accounts reach 2 million, a first for the industry*1
- “はじめて信用®” marks its 3rd anniversary
- 1,000 winners will receive a digital gift worth 200 yen

## [SBI証券] SBI証券 and NBIホールディングス launch operations of their 2nd hot spring inn fund; notice regarding investment in “裏草津 蕩 TOU”

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000934.000007957.html
- anchor: #n1799291
- Companies mentioned: SBI証券、NBIホールディングス、ER27株式会社、昭和リース株式会社、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)

## Secondhand select shop “RAGTAG（ラグタグ）” to open its first Hong Kong store at Hysan Place in Causeway Bay on July 31, expanding overseas into its 4th Asian market after Thailand, Taiwan and Malaysia

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002103.000002439.html
- anchor: #n1799290
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワールド、株式会社ティンパンアレイ、World Fashion (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.、RAGTAG（ラグタグ）、usebowl（ユーズボウル）

Facts:
- 売場面積：170㎡
- 売場面積：170㎡（約51坪）

## “ABEMA” to offer the first free streaming of “Whisper of the Heart” and “The Sand on the Beach” Starting Monday, August 3, popular coming-of-age and romance films to be streamed free of charge in succession!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003705.000064643.html
- anchor: #n1799289
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、スタジオジブリ、綿矢りさ、読売文学賞

Facts:
- 4 coming-of-age and romance films
- August 3, 2026
- 1,180 yen per month
- 680 yen per month

## First store along the Odakyu Line! Healthy and delicious salad bowl specialty shop “WithGreen” opens at 町田マルイ!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004174.000003860.html
- anchor: #n1799288
- Companies mentioned: 町田マルイ、株式会社丸井、WithGreen

Facts:
- Price: S1,470 yen
- Price: S1,420 yen
- Price: S1,290 yen
- Price: S1,250 yen

## Launch of a one-stop technical support service spanning life sciences

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:29:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187525.html
- anchor: #n1799254
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BREXA Advan、株式会社アールピーエム

Facts:
- More than 150 research professionals transfer to manufacturers each year
- Approximately 500 development engineers are employed as contract research organization staff

## [とんかつもとこ in Sangenjaya] Helping local restaurants struggling with rising prices! Leveraging the advantages of purchasing whole branded pigs, the restaurant enters the meat wholesale business, aiming for mutual prosperity by cutting procurement costs for restaurants in the Sangenjaya area

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:25:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188407.html
- anchor: #n1799255
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アンティアチョムアニマ、とんかつもとこ、デリカテッセンカフェ「ニューズデリ」、神楽坂しなり、日本料理 雨後晴

Facts:
- Issue of a 1% consumption tax increase

## ◆Recorded Webinar◆ “Seminar on Industrial Waste Contracts” to be held

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:25:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000123689.html
- anchor: #n1799256
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジャルク

Facts:
- The online seminar “Guide to Industrial Waste Disposal Contracts: Commonly Mistaken Legal Requirements!?” will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026
- ■ Registration deadline: Monday, September 7, 2026, 17:30
- Capital: 29,000,000 yen

## [Itsukaichi] ＼NEW OPEN 7/27／ A women-only personal Pilates studio combining bodywork and Pilates, where you can feel the results in just 1 session, opens in Itsukaichi!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:23:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000164196.html
- anchor: #n1799257
- 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!

## Buru Buru-kun takes over the store!? The “Buru Buru Festival” will be held Aug. 8 (Sat.) and 9 (Sun.)!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:21:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000758.000003821.html
- anchor: #n1799258
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社わかさ生活、WAKASA＆CO.KYOTO

Facts:
- Aug. 8 (Sat.) and 9 (Sun.), 2026
- Buru Buru-kun Mascot Mobile Stand: 2,200 yen (tax included)
- Buru Buru-kun Triangle Mini Pouch: 600 yen (tax included)
- Buru Buru-kun Puku Deco Stickers (artwork and photo versions): 600 yen each (tax included)
- Buru Buru-kun Potetto… Pass Case: 2,200 yen (tax included)

## Selected for the components of global ESG investment indices provided by FTSE Russell — Continues to be selected for 3 major ESG indices —

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:20:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000200.000056990.html
- anchor: #n1799259
- Companies mentioned: FTSE Russell、株式会社フジクラ、年金積立金管理運用独立行政法人（GPIF）

Facts:
- Selected for the FTSE4Good Index Series for 4 consecutive years
- Selected for the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Index for 10 consecutive years
- Selected for the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index for 5 consecutive years

## Launch of “Fin-Dock,” a system for submitting corporate financial statements and individual tax returns

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000031872.html
- anchor: #n1799261
- Companies mentioned: 横浜信用金庫、京都信用金庫、碧海信用金庫、株式会社情報企画、TKCモニタリング情報サービス

Facts:
- Starting Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

## H.C. Networks reports on its corporate hometown tax donation

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000239.000004901.html
- anchor: #n1799260
- Companies mentioned: エイチ・シー・ネットワークス株式会社、萩市

Facts:
- A ceremony to accept the donation was held at 萩市 Hall on Thursday, July 9, 2026

## VOICENCEが経済産業省『IP360』に採択

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:18:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000621.000032702.html
- anchor: #n1799262
- Companies mentioned: VOICENCE、NTT西日本株式会社、NTTグループ、経済産業省

Facts:
- The goal of achieving overseas sales of 20 trillion yen for Japanese content
- NTT West established the internal independent organization “VOICENCE Company” on Oct. 27, 2025

## [みんなのFX] “Swap Bonus Campaign on Multiple Award Dates — Celebrating the 3rd Anniversary of the HUF/JPY Launch” begins Monday, Aug. 3!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:18:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000958.000000168.html
- anchor: #n1799263
- Companies mentioned: トレイダーズホールディングス株式会社、トレイダーズ証券株式会社、みんなのFX

Facts:
- Up to 50 days’ worth
- From Monday, August 3, 2026

## Celebrating the launch of docomo’s bank, ドコモSMTBネット銀行! Follow and repost campaign begins on the official X account of ドコモSMTBネット銀行

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:17:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000614.000037968.html
- anchor: #n1799264
- Companies mentioned: ドコモSMTBネット銀行、NTTドコモ

Facts:
- 100 people will be selected by lottery to receive d POINTS (limited-time, limited-use): 10,000 points.

## カターレ富山をどこよりも深く。専門WEBマガジン『カタライズ』本日誕生！

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:16:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000117252.html
- anchor: #n1799265
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社北日本新聞社、カターレ富山、webunプラス

Facts:
- New price: 980 yen (monthly, tax included)
- Old price: 2,000 yen (same terms)
- Subscription fee +420 yen (monthly, tax included)

## [NEW OPEN on Aug. 8, 2026] A new location, らかんスタジオ Finelight 八王子店, opens in Hachioji. The opening campaign was so popular that advance bookings are fully booked!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:15:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000099.000087871.html
- anchor: #n1799266
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社らかんスタジオ、らかんスタジオ Finelight 八王子店

Facts:
- Opening on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026
- The values of Rakan Studio, built over 100 years
- 期間：2026年8月6日(木)・7日(金)
- 期間：2026年8月8日(土)〜8月31日(月) 1日2組限定
- Period: Saturday, Aug. 8–Monday, Aug. 31, 2026 / Tuesday, Sept. 1–Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
- Period: Monday, Aug. 17–Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026
- Period: Monday, Aug. 17, 2026

## [福岡大学] Exhibited at “SPORTEC2026, the 8th Sports Science and Technology EXPO”

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:14:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000159852.html
- anchor: #n1799149
- Companies mentioned: 福岡大学、福岡大学病院、SPORTEC2026

Facts:
- Approximately 200 business representatives and others attended

## [Picture Book Award] Entries now being accepted; winning work to be published

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:14:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000450.000001545.html
- anchor: #n1799150
- Companies mentioned: ソニー損害保険株式会社、株式会社ニコモ

Facts:
- Submissions for picture books began on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026
- Entries will be accepted through Monday, Nov. 30 of the same year

## Free Buddhist altar provision volunteer program launched to support victims of the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:13:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000167405.html
- anchor: #n1799151
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社 輪島漆器仏壇店、NHK、JNN

Facts:
- List price: 44,000 yen; “Yasuragi Kumamoto”
- Height: 34 cm
- Door opening width: 38 cm
- Body width: 19 cm
- Depth: 19 cm
- 400 units have been delivered to disaster victims
- For the Wajima-Noto Peninsula earthquake, 62 units
- We have been able to continue operating for 38 years with the support of our customers in Kumamoto

## Addressing “data leaks caused by AI,” a concern for approximately 70% of domestic companies: 一般社団法人AIデータ主権共創機構 (CODAS) holds launch event

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:13:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000175496.html
- anchor: #n1799152
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人AIデータ主権共創機構、CODAS、Runway、経済産業省、新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構、NEDO、Endeavor Japan

Facts:
- The digital deficit in 2024 reached a record 6.85 trillion yen
- Approximately 70.3% of domestic companies

## INSIGHT LAB launches its “AI Implementation Support Partner” service

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:12:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000033210.html
- anchor: #n1799153
- Companies mentioned: INSIGHT LAB株式会社、Anthropic社

Facts:
- A track record of supporting data utilization at a total of 600 companies across more than 2,000 projects
- Launched by Anthropic in March 2026

## Broadcast begins for “山崎豊子 reading “Two Homelands”” on ラジオ大阪 starting Monday, Aug. 10! Advance streaming is available on Audible from Saturday, Aug. 1

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:10:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000133479.html
- anchor: #n1799154
- Companies mentioned: ラジオ大阪、Audible、山崎豊子

Facts:
- 6 million copies in circulation
- 1,500 yen per month
- More than approximately 120,000 works

## Launch of latitude and longitude registration and sharing features for “Business Digital Address”

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000149.000046038.html
- anchor: #n1799157
- Companies mentioned: 日本郵便株式会社、ジオテクノロジーズ株式会社、Salesforce

Facts:
- Represent an address※ using 7 alphanumeric characters
- Launched on July 30, 2026
- Launched in March 2026
- High-precision, high-quality maps automatically updated 12 times a year
- 1日10億ログに及ぶジオテクノロジーズ独自の人流データ
- Latitude and longitude can be saved and displayed to 6 decimal places

## Call for entries for the 41st All-Japan DM Awards — 2027 DM Award —

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000046038.html
- anchor: #n1799156
- Companies mentioned: 日本郵便株式会社、株式会社宣伝会議、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

## 【家庭用エアコンに関する調査】エアコンの購入・買い替え・買い増しの予定時期が、具体的に決まっている人は1割。購入時の重視点は「価格」が7割弱、「メーカー・ブランド」が5割弱

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001810.000007815.html
- anchor: #n1799155
- Companies mentioned: マイボイスコム株式会社、三菱電機、ダイキン、パナソニック

Facts:
- 具体的に決まっている人は1割
- 「価格」が7割弱
- 「メーカー・ブランド」が5割弱
- 家庭でのエアコン所有率は9割強
- 北海道では6割強
- 3台以上所有している人は5割強
- 持ち家戸建て居住者では7割弱
- 直近1年以内購入した人は2割弱
- “Dehumidification” at 51.8%
- “I plan to in the future, but have not decided on specifics yet” at 30.3%
- “Price” at 69.3%
- “Manufacturer/brand” at 49.6%
- “Automatic cleaning function” at 35.8%

## Notice of in-store fundraising for disaster relief donations for the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake”

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:09:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000199.000082655.html
- anchor: #n1799158
- Companies mentioned: アークランズ株式会社、日本赤十字社

Facts:
- “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake” (occurred on July 28, 2026)
- Monday, August 3, 2026
- Monday, August 31
- Capital: ¥6,462 million

## Notice of usage benefits and a Star Gift update for エレメンタルストーリー on the MVNO service “LinksMate (LinksMate)”

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:07:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000354.000025608.html
- anchor: #n1799159
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LogicLinks、Studio Z株式会社、エレメンタルストーリー

Facts:
- 15GB plan to 27GB plan
- 30GB plan to 42GB plan
- 45GB plan to 75GB plan
- 90GB plan to 1.5TB plan
- Monday, August 3, 2026
- 【Links ★5 or Higher Guaranteed Summon Ticket】1 ticket
- 【Recovery Potion Exchange Ticket】3 tickets
- 【Mana】30,000 mana
- 【Links ★5 or Higher Guaranteed Summon Ticket】2 tickets
- 【Recovery Potion Exchange Ticket】6 tickets
- 【Mana】35,000 mana
- 【Links ★5 or Higher Guaranteed Summon Ticket】4 tickets
- 【Recovery Potion Exchange Ticket】10 tickets
- 【Mana】100,000 mana
- 【Links ★5 or Higher Guaranteed Summon Ticket】8 tickets
- 【Recovery Potion Exchange Ticket】20 tickets

## Nyx Foudation and Company Launch Joint Research on Mathematical Superintelligence to Realize “AI That Does Not Hallucinate”

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:04:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000160129.html
- anchor: #n1799160
- Companies mentioned: Konoe Intelligence株式会社、Nyx Foundation、Ethereum Foundation、SMBC日興証券、アライドアーキテクツ、香港科技大学、東京大学、金融庁、Fenbushi Capital、TL;DRフェローシップ、ケンブリッジ大学、コロンビア・ビジネススクール

Facts:
- The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s GENIAC project supports the development of domestic foundation models with a cumulative budget exceeding ¥33.9 billion
- Rollout to approximately 180,000 government employees is underway
- Achieve a state where 90 of 100 miniF2F problems can be solved (pass@32)
- Raise the accuracy rate to 95 out of 100 problems
- Discover 17 Ethereum vulnerabilities using AI agents

## DATAFLUCT to launch enterprise private cloud edition of “Airlake Copilot Agents” on August 3, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:04:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000358.000046062.html
- anchor: #n1799161
- Companies mentioned: DATAFLUCT、AWS、Microsoft Azure、Google Cloud

Facts:
- Service launches on August 3, 2026
- From ¥300,000
- From ¥5 million
- From 500,000 yen

## Rakuten Card waives installment payment fees for up to 24 installments at Apple Store

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:04:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000197.000035783.html
- anchor: #n1799162
- Companies mentioned: 楽天カード株式会社、Apple Store、楽天グループ、Visa、Mastercard、JCB

Facts:
- Up to 24 installments
- 33.87 million cards

## 小学生プリンセスアイドル「ひめらぶ」、全ての夢見るプリンセスに捧げる4thシングル「ぴぴてぱっと」を7月29日（水）配信リリース、MVも同日公開

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:02:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000201.000020107.html
- anchor: #n1799163
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HJ、HJ Records、ひめらぶ、GRAPHIX、PUNCH、OKNACK

Facts:
- Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (national holiday)
- 1部：12:00開演
- 2部：16:00開演
- Audition entered by more than 500 people from across Japan
- Music video views: 500,000
- TikTok video views: 17 million
- Founded: February 2006
- Capital: 523,924,000 yen
- Employees: 120

## Support for those affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:01:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000517.000040622.html
- anchor: #n1799164
- Companies mentioned: カシオグループ、特定非営利活動法人ジャパン・プラットフォーム

Facts:
- 10 million yen

## San Frontier-hosted pitch contest “FRONTIER PITCH TOKYO for Startups 2026”: applications open for the first-round screening, and judges announced

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000390.000069250.html
- anchor: #n1799165
- Companies mentioned: サンフロンティア不動産株式会社、株式会社ベクトル、フォースタートアップス株式会社、イーストベンチャーズ株式会社、株式会社Headline Japan、伊藤忠テクノロジーベンチャーズ株式会社、株式会社 みずほフィナンシャルグループ、株式会社eiicon、Z Venture Capital株式会社、株式会社Yazawa Ventures、株式会社アジラ

Facts:
- 12 judges appointed
- 1-year right to use a fully furnished office free of charge (valued at ¥15 million)

## “Suikoden STAR LEAP” to launch in Japan on Friday, August 7; the largest ensemble drama in the series’ history is about to begin; part of the voice actor and illustrator list revealed in advance, along with new character announcements

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001463.000050711.html
- anchor: #n1799166
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント、KONAMI

Facts:
- The “Suikoden” series features more than 108 distinctive characters in each installment

## 【Happiness for people and the planet.】“HAPPY PROJECT,” a collaborative happiness initiative, evolves into a platform for realizing a well-being society｜Seeking corporate and municipal partners for collaboration nationwide

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000098.000024079.html
- anchor: #n1799167
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人HAPPY WOMAN、一般社団法人HAPPY PROJECT、イオン、エーザイ チョコラBB、森永乳業、森永製菓、ロクシタン、アデランス、バスクリン、都ホテルズ＆リゾーツ、マリオット・インターナショナル、ウェスティンホテル、TOKYO FM

Facts:
- More than 30 prefectures nationwide
- More than 300 companies in total
- More than 300,000 total visitors
- More than 15,000 cumulative member registrations
- More than 80,000 total social media followers

## VOICENCE selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s “IP360” program

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000182166.html
- anchor: #n1799242
- Companies mentioned: NTT西日本株式会社、VOICENCEカンパニー、NTTグループ

Facts:
- The goal of achieving overseas sales of 20 trillion yen for Japanese content

## Ciメディカル begins authorized sales of the “iTero Lumina™ PC Intraoral Scanner,” a next-generation intraoral scanner designed specifically for prosthetics.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000072558.html
- anchor: #n1799241
- Companies mentioned: Ciメディカル、インビザライン・ジャパン合同会社、株式会社歯愛メディカル

Facts:
- Wand size reduced by 50%
- 45% lighter
- 2 times the scanning speed
- 3 times the scanning area
- Maximum imaging depth of 25mm

## おみおくりペット火葬 launches the 【Memorial Relay Project】｜Begins support activities to pass pet supplies on to the next life

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000168851.html
- anchor: #n1799240
- Companies mentioned: おみおくりペット火葬、GRANCIEL株式会社

Facts:
- Since launching services in September 2025, primarily in Shizuoka and Aichi prefectures
- TEL: 050-1721-4675
- Capital: ¥1,000,000

## AAIP enters into business partnership with FOLIO Group’s AlpacaTech

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000171717.html
- anchor: #n1799239
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Advanced AI Partners、AlpacaTech株式会社、SBIグループ、株式会社FOLIOホールディングス、SBI証券、Google Cloud、Snowflake

Facts:
- Complete transformation projects for enterprise companies in 3 months that take other companies 6 months

## 【Summer vacation program】Free event experienced by approximately 2,000 families to date: ルル to hold its “Family Medicine Cabinet Workshop” in Saitama and Fukuoka prefectures!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000178254.html
- anchor: #n1799238
- Companies mentioned: 第一三共ヘルスケア株式会社、ルル

Facts:
- Summer 2026
- 75th anniversary
- Tranexamic acid 750mg
- Belladonna total alkaloids 0.6mg
- Can be taken from age 7
- 11 uncomfortable cold symptoms
- 21 groups per session
- 1組あたり4名まで
- Experience time: approximately 50 minutes

## Podcast “Late-Night Slot: A Second Audio Track for Working Adults” — playwright and director Satoshi Ago discusses “Organizations and Work Styles Through the Lens of Theater”; episodes begin streaming from August 3, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000163565.html
- anchor: #n1799237
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社百花事変、劇団WANDERING PARTY、一般社団法人アーツシード京都、THEATRE E9 KYOTO

Facts:
- Founded Hyakka Jihen in 2023

## 8ed Studio expands the available sizes for its selectable e-gifts to 4 sizes, adding W100cm and W120cm

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000170505.html
- anchor: #n1799236
- Companies mentioned: 8ed Studio、合同会社8ed Studio

Facts:
- Choose from all 4 sizes
- Choose your preferred design from 16 patterns
- 12,800 yen
- ¥15,800
- ¥18,800
- ¥21,800
- Length: approximately 184cm
- Thickness: approximately 8mm

## 株式会社メトス launches a sauna business production platform with CAMPFIRE, one of Japan’s largest crowdfunding platforms

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000111910.html
- anchor: #n1799235
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メトス、CAMPFIRE、株式会社CAMPFIRE

Facts:
- CAMPFIRE has handled approximately 600 sauna openings and renovations to date
- 60 years of sauna business experience in Japan
- Sauna stove deliveries to more than 20,000 facilities
- [Start date] August 3, 2026

## Blue Industries株式会社 acquires all shares of 株式会社ジーンクエスト, making it a wholly owned subsidiary

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000075205.html
- anchor: #n1799234
- Companies mentioned: Blue Industries株式会社、株式会社ジーンクエスト、株式会社ユーグレナ

Facts:
- All shares (100%)

## 吉本興業グループFANYとこんにちハローが提携 企画・制作・多言語化をワンストップで提供する海外向け動画制作サービスを開始

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000140615.html
- anchor: #n1799233
- Companies mentioned: 吉本興業グループ、FANY、株式会社FANY、株式会社こんにちハロー、野田クリスタル、たくろう

Facts:
- たくろう tells the story of 『たくろう万博』 in 8 languages
- Supports up to 37 languages

## TORRAS launches the FlexLine Pro fast charger, featuring a built-in cable that extends up to 100 cm, in its FlexLine series

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000178598.html
- anchor: #n1799232
- Companies mentioned: TORRAS、楽創未来株式会社、藍禾科技グループ、Amazon、楽天、ドコモオンラインショップ

Facts:
- Up to 60W output
- Charges 2 devices simultaneously
- Capital: 5 million yen
- Available in more than 148 countries and regions worldwide
- By 2025, patents had been obtained for more than 6,000 products

## Aile launches a job-change and career blog. Drawing on more than 1.1万 career consultations, it publishes practical articles that cover even how to read job postings

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000139371.html
- anchor: #n1799231
- Companies mentioned: スキルブリッジ株式会社、Aile

Facts:
- 120 articles as of July 31, 2026

## New service Sound Review launches, allowing users to commission professional music reviews! First-time discount campaign underway! [ONLIVE Studio]

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000015158.html
- anchor: #n1799230
- Companies mentioned: サウンドオンライブ株式会社、ONLIVE Studio、SOUND ON LIVE

Facts:
- Regular price: ¥10,000
- ¥6,800 for first-time users only

## Bringing a brand’s “character” to life. Drinkware development from the consumer’s perspective to be showcased at CAFERES JAPAN 2026

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000182790.html
- anchor: #n1799229
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アトラス、TSO International株式会社

Facts:
- Cumulative shipments across the series surpass 5 million bottles

## “Something is wrong tonight—” Exploration-based escape game ともしびの夜 now available

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000176908.html
- anchor: #n1799228
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グローバルギア、GlobalGearCo.Ltd.、Apple Inc.、Google LLC

Facts:
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Android 6.0 or later
- Memory (RAM): 2GB or more

## Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Green AI launch collaboration to improve energy efficiency in industry

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000131956.html
- anchor: #n1799227
- Companies mentioned: 三菱重工業株式会社、株式会社Green AI、株式会社商工組合中央金庫

Facts:
- Database of approximately 5,700 initiatives

## UK-based Plaqtiv+, a veterinarian-recommended dental care brand, launches in Japan

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000008666.html
- anchor: #n1799226
- Companies mentioned: 共立製薬株式会社、Animal care GROUP、KS Online、ベッツワンプレス、世界小動物獣医師会（WSAVA）

Facts:
- Approximately 80% of dogs
- Approximately 70% of cats
- Approximately 46%
- N=4,726 people
- 55 million yen
- 732 people

## Applications open for the Work Design AX/DX Awards 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000113405.html
- anchor: #n1799225
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本テレワーク協会、総務省、厚生労働省

Facts:
- The application period runs from 令和8年8月3日 (Monday) through 9月30日 (Wednesday).
- Winners will be announced around 令和8年12月,
- and an awards ceremony is scheduled for 令和9年1月.

## Akira Kawashima appointed as official ambassador for the 令和8年度 スマート・ライフ・プロジェクト!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000122690.html
- anchor: #n1799224
- Companies mentioned: スマート・ライフ・プロジェクト、厚生労働省、TOKYO FMホール

Facts:
- 100 people will be invited to attend free of charge
- 令和8年9月1日（火） 11：30～12：45

## Announcement of the launch of cool and refreshing Shine Muscat daifuku

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000125495.html
- anchor: #n1799223
- Companies mentioned: 米屋株式会社、なごみの米屋

Facts:
- Available for a limited time until around late August

## JALカード renews its certification as a “DX-certified business operator” designated by 経済産業省

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000117212.html
- anchor: #n1799222
- Companies mentioned: JALカード、経済産業省

Facts:
- Certification obtained in August 2024

## Featuring DAIGO, Rikka Ihara and Shofukutei Tsurube! New commercial conveying “If you’re moving, choose 関西電力 for electricity and gas” with the excitement of a festival begins airing on Monday, August 3.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000064489.html
- anchor: #n1799221
- Companies mentioned: 関西電力株式会社、関西電力、関電ガス

Facts:
- Amazon gift cards worth up to １０,０００ yen
- A total of １,０００ winners
- ３ months

## AICX Association Representative Director Shin Oguri speaks at the 内閣府 Consumer Commission expert panel, emphasizing the importance of developing guidelines and training talent to protect consumers in the age of AI agents

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000155740.html
- anchor: #n1799220
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人AICX協会、内閣府、NTTドコモ

Facts:
- The 内閣府 Consumer Commission’s “5th Expert Panel on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology and Consumer Issues,” held on June 25, 2026
- 12 AI projects commercialized
- 一般社団法人AICX協会 established in January 2025

## AlpacaTech steps up support for corporate AI adoption and talent development

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000123546.html
- anchor: #n1799219
- Companies mentioned: AlpacaTech、株式会社FOLIOホールディングス、SBIグループ、SBI証券、Google Cloud、Snowflake、株式会社Advanced AI Partners、Microsoft、OpenAI、Anthropic, PBC

Facts:
- Won the grand prize at the “Generative AI Innovation Award” hosted by Google Cloud in 2025
- In 2026, received certification as a PREMIER partner, an upper-tier designation

## Work by 新東通信’s co-creation creative boutique GINZA CREATIVO featured in the book “New Japanism Branding”

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000162.000103090.html
- anchor: #n1799218
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社新東通信、GINZA CREATIVO、松屋銀座、PIE International、東京ADC賞、カンヌライオン国際広告祭、Space Craft、ABC、中央エフエム

Facts:
- The “Shokaku mark,” created more than 100 years ago
- Rooted in Ginza for more than 40 years
- Publication date: July 9, 2026

## FWD Life Insurance announces premium revisions for FWD Income Protection

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000028922.html
- anchor: #n1799217
- Companies mentioned: FWD生命保険株式会社、FWD グループ、徳間書店

Facts:
- 発売から7年連続でベストランキング第1位を獲得する
- We have more than 2 million policies in force
- Applies to policies taken out on or after September 2, 2026

## CBcloud launches MarqGO, a new delivery platform centered on Marq facilities nationwide

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000169.000016726.html
- anchor: #n1799216
- Companies mentioned: CBcloud株式会社、日本GLP株式会社、Marq、ピックゴー、MarqGO、Marq Logistics

Facts:
- Approximately 180 facilities in Japan
- A driver network of 100,000 people
- Approximately 70,000 light cargo drivers
- Approximately 40,000 motorcycle drivers
- Approximately 3,400 general freight companies
- As little as 1 minute
- Average dispatch rate of 96.5％
- Approximately 2,000 properties
- Total floor area of approximately 55 million m²

## Healthcare startup おいしい健康: Among adults with asthma, the prevalence of food allergies is approximately 4 times that of healthy people. A joint study with 慶應義塾大学 also found links to reduced dietary diversity and skipping breakfast.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000171.000043855.html
- anchor: #n1799215
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社おいしい健康、慶應義塾大学

Facts:
- Approximately 4 times that of healthy people
- A total of 588 people: 175 healthy participants, 191 people with mild to moderate asthma, and 222 people with severe asthma
- More than 80 types of conditions

## Applications open for the first cohort of the “PROMISE With You Education Support” program

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000173.000017221.html
- anchor: #n1799214
- Companies mentioned: SMBCコンシューマーファイナンス株式会社、SMBCグループ

Facts:
- 200,000 yen (paid in a lump sum; no repayment required)
- August 1, 2026–September 30, 2026
- During October 2026
- Throughout November 2026

## The installed baby care room “mamaro™” has surpassed 1,000 cumulative installations across the series! To mark the milestone of 1,000 installations, the company is donating “mamaro™” to the Kanagawa Prefectural Citizens' Center as a token of gratitude to Kanagawa Prefecture, where it was founded.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000174.000016859.html
- anchor: #n1799213
- Companies mentioned: Trim株式会社、INFORICH社、テレビ神奈川（tvk）

Facts:
- General use began on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
- Founded: Nov. 2015

## UntroD Real Tech Debt Fund makes its first loan, to 株式会社Eco-Pork.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000180.000036405.html
- anchor: #n1799212
- Companies mentioned: UntroD Capital Japan株式会社、UntroD Real Tech Debt Fund投資事業有限責任組合、株式会社Eco-Pork、三菱UFJ信託銀行株式会社、株式会社地域経済活性化支援機構、長野県信用組合、株式会社西日本シティ銀行、飯能信用金庫、UNIDO、NEDO

Facts:
- Fund term: 5 years from June 2026.
- 運用総額は400億円以上に達しています

## [149th edition] “Yamazaki 18 Year” returns. The latest whiskey lottery goes on sale Aug. 3.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000182.000145472.html
- anchor: #n1799211
- Companies mentioned: タチバナE酒販、株式会社アップライジング、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、宮崎どげんかせんとい館

Facts:
- Cumulative sales across the series have surpassed 65,000 entries.
- Limited to 466 entries.
- 3,980 yen (+990 yen shipping).

## Ajinomoto Co., Inc.'s “Amino Vital®” and スキマスイッチ release a collaborative music video today depicting people of all ages giving it their all, as the culmination of the “Who is the All-Out Boy?” video-submission campaign, which drew 155 participants!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000183.000092524.html
- anchor: #n1799210
- Companies mentioned: 味の素株式会社、スキマスイッチ

Facts:
- 2026年4月23日（木）から6月21日（日）まで
- “Amino Vital®,” which celebrated its 30th anniversary last year.
- 2,200 mg of essential amino acids often lost during sports.
- Contents: 78g
- Shelf life: 24 months.

## 青山学院大学にて社会連携ワークショップ「ビクター社員と制作現場から音楽ビジネスを学ぼう」を開催

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000187.000002863.html
- anchor: #n1799209
- Companies mentioned: ビクターエンタテインメント株式会社、青山学院大学

Facts:
- Approximately 30 students participated.
- 20,051 undergraduate students.
- 1,459 graduate and professional graduate students.
- 11 faculties, 27 departments and 11 graduate schools.

## Renovation of historic modern architecture in Nihonbashi-Kabutocho and Kayabacho—creating new vibrancy through the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “Renovation Model Project.”

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000197.000024148.html
- anchor: #n1799208
- Companies mentioned: 平和不動産株式会社、株式会社SPEAC、直観、TYNK Kabutocho

Facts:
- The company was founded in 1947 in Kabutocho, the center of Japan's economy.
- K5 is in the foreground of the photo (completed in 1923).
- The Nihon Shoken Building is in the background of the photo (completed in 1928).
- 昭和47年の竣工以降も証券会社の入居するビルとして

## Notice Regarding the Launch of Ｈｍｃｏｍｍ's Official “note” Account.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000205.000033941.html
- anchor: #n1799207
- Companies mentioned: Hmcomm株式会社、Hmocmm株式会社（265A）IRチーム

## [Now available on Udemy] New “Introduction to GX” course on decarbonization and carbon neutrality.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000210.000035215.html
- anchor: #n1799206
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Beyont、株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション、Udemy、環境省、経済産業省、GXリーグ、米国Udemy社

Facts:
- More than 2 million GX professionals will be needed by 2030.
- An online learning platform used by 84 million people worldwide.
- More than 290,000 courses worldwide.
- More than 30,000 courses.