# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-04 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 4 of 10

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 851 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 126 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Hakata-style izakaya 「あいらしか」 opens its first Okinawa location! Grand opening on Naha's Kokusai Street on August 4, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:56:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000223.000035671.html
- anchor: #n1808005
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FS.shake、あいらしか

Facts:
- August 4, 2026
- All-you-can-drink for 2 hours, including draft beer: 100 yen including tax
- 4 days only
- 2-hour limit
- 50 seats

## Filed a complaint with the Osaka mayor and the director of the Osaka City Public Health Center, dated Aug. 3

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:55:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000182444.html
- anchor: #n1808006
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社薫製倶楽部、小林製薬

Facts:
- Notice of Decision to Withhold Administrative Documents issued by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, dated July 29, Reiwa 8
- Telephone inquiry made by our company on July 24, Reiwa 8

## Weather Map meteorologist Haruka Imai appointed official reporter for 日本遺産普及協会 ～Sharing the appeal of Japan Heritage sites nationwide as a Japan Heritage sommelier～

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:55:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000468.000037973.html
- anchor: #n1808007
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社IMAGICA GROUP、株式会社ウェザーマップ、日本遺産普及協会

Facts:
- Instagram with more than 150,000 followers
- 104 stories have been certified nationwide
- Approximately 1,500 people have passed

## Sharing insights from the front lines of AI implementation support and real estate brokerage! Launch of “不動産のチカラ,” a practical media outlet on real estate × AI

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:52:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000047678.html
- anchor: #n1808008
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オルセル、ChatGPT、Claude、Gemini

Facts:
- More than 20 articles are featured

## “SANABI” on sale at Steam Cyberpunk Fest 2026

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:51:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001865.000010988.html
- anchor: #n1808009
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEOWIZ、Red Candle Games社

Facts:
- 35% off
- 10% off
- 11% off
- 988 yen, tax included
- 522 yen, tax included
- 1.5 million cumulative views

## Full-scale operation begins for the 3D high-speed picking system “Skypod®” at TRUSCO NAKAYAMA’s new logistics center, “Planet Aichi”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:50:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000333.000089117.html
- anchor: #n1808010
- Companies mentioned: トラスコ中山株式会社、株式会社IHI、株式会社IHI物流産業システム、Exotec Nihon株式会社、Exotec SAS、Carrefour、Decathlon、GAP、UNIQLO

Facts:
- Total floor area is approximately 89,162 m²
- Current inventory item count: 630,000 items
- Annual shipment value of approximately 100 billion yen
- BIN count: 31,975 BINs
- Number of robots: 37
- Number of stations: 4

## The drinkable alcohol brand 【JANGA】 is rewriting the rules of Japan’s alcoholic beverage market. Integrating apps, games, business DX, crypto assets and NFTs to create a vast Web3 economy.

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000162312.html
- anchor: #n1808014
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社GLS、JANGA

Facts:
- JANGA ranges from 44,000 yen to 1.98 million yen
- Janga Tequila Extra Añejo: 132,000 yen
- Janga has 54 pieces.

## Nutrition science Ph.D. August Hergesheimer to speak. A special class on simple skincare that “protects and nurtures,” offering a new answer for aging skin, will be held on September 20

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000006345.html
- anchor: #n1808013
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アビオス、NHK文化センター

Facts:
- NHK文化センター会員：5,720円
- General admission, no membership required: 6,864 yen

## 【健康いぬ生活】Makes its first appearance at “Pet Expo” to mark its 10th anniversary! E-commerce brand creates a dialogue and tasting experience booth where it deliberately “doesn’t sell”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000105583.html
- anchor: #n1808012
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社利他フーズ、健康いぬ生活、RITAグループホールディングス株式会社、Pet博実行委員会、テレビ大阪、福岡ソフトバンクホークス、福岡ECO動物海洋専門学校

Facts:
- The brand marks its 10th year
- The brand marks its 10th year in December 2026
- Saturday, August 8, ２０２６
- Adults (junior high school students and older), advance: １，３００ yen
- Children (ages ４ to elementary school age), advance: ７００ yen

## Gaming and entertainment X campaigns have a median impression count 1.62 times that of other industries, while repost reach is 0.52 times as high

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000110.000026754.html
- anchor: #n1808011
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社hashout、SocialReport、shiritomo

Facts:
- Median impression count: 735,201
- Median number of reposts: 12,604
- Median number of likes: 8,526
- 368 collaboration merchandise items
- 31 digital gifts

## 10 years from now, foreign workers will be “needed even more” — 55.6% of homemakers say

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:48:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000059511.html
- anchor: #n1808015
- Companies mentioned: 21世紀マンパワー事業協同組合、東京都中小企業団体中央会、（一社）外国人技能実習制度監査協会

Facts:
- Those who said “I think they will be needed” (15.2%) or “I think they will be somewhat needed” (40.4%) totaled 55.6% in the “needed” camp.
- “Because the labor shortage will become more severe” was the most common response, at 64.3%
- followed by “Because the number of Japanese workers will decline,” at 47.0%.
- A total of 44.6% believe that “foreign employment should be actively promoted in industries facing severe labor shortages, such as caregiving, construction and agriculture”
- Those who said foreign workers “will not be needed” totaled just 15.6%.
- Valid responses: 302 people
- Approximately １７０ member companies

## August is blueberry month! “Menokoto Genki Classroom,” where participants learn about “vision education” and “food education,” will be held on August 5 (Wed.) and 19 (Wed.)!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:44:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000761.000003821.html
- anchor: #n1807843
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社わかさ生活

Facts:
- August 5, 2026 (Wed.)
- Celebrating its 28th anniversary this year
- A cumulative total of 727 classes
- 50,261 children

## 【相模原市】Applications open for the “GLiS-Tech Acceleration Program,” a growth support program specializing in technology and deep-tech ventures and startups!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:43:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000610.000072959.html
- anchor: #n1807844
- Companies mentioned: 相模原市、神奈川県、Greater Linear Startup Network、GLiS、GLiS-Tech Acceleration Program、GLiS-TAP、EiiCON

Facts:
- Number of openings: approximately ５ organizations (selection process applies)
- ４１ member organizations
- Currently ５０ organizations
- ４６ organizations, including startups
- ６７ people

## PEANUTS BRITTO: “PEANUTS,” beloved around the world, arrives as a new interior figure dressed in pop-art colors

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:43:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000129616.html
- anchor: #n1807845
- Companies mentioned: PEANUTS、Romero Britto、One.edom、株式会社エドム、Peanuts LIFE＆TIMES、阪急うめだ本店

Facts:
- Price: ¥27,060 (tax included)
- Price: ¥16,170 (tax included)
- Price: ¥12,760 (tax included)
- Price: ¥5,500 (tax included)
- August 12, 2026 (Wed.)–August 24 (Mon.)
- On sale from August 6～
- On sale from August 28～

## A limited-time “Earth NASA Backpack Shop” will be held at JR Nagoya Takashimaya in Aichi.

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:43:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000414.000077136.html
- anchor: #n1807846
- Companies mentioned: WWFジャパン

CHIKYU Co., Ltd. is holding a limited-time shop for “Earth NASA Backpacks” at JR Nagoya Takashimaya in Aichi. The shop will sell new models featuring NASA-developed shock-absorbing material and WWF collaboration models, with gifts for purchasers. The strategic rollout is timed to coincide with the backpack-shopping season.

## “Happy Lawson Town,” a community-building concept centered on stores, opens its first apartment-complex location, “Happy Lawson Town Hino Takahata-dai”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:41:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000291.000126851.html
- anchor: #n1807847
- Companies mentioned: コモディイイダ、クオール薬局、株式会社JR東日本スマートロジスティクス、京王運輸株式会社

Lawson, KDDI and the Urban Renaissance Agency have partnered to open “Happy Lawson Town Hino Takahata-dai,” the first location in an apartment complex, on August 4, 2026. The initiative aims to support local residents’ daily lives and revitalize the community.

## 【静岡県湖西市】海を眺めながら、1度きりの今日を始める。潮見坂の丘の上に絶景カフェ「ピーカン」がオープン

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:41:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000184749.html
- anchor: #n1807848

“Pecan,” a café with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, has opened in Kosai, Shizuoka Prefecture. Representative Keito Sakakibara draws on his experience in New Zealand and aims to create a space that values connections between people.

## Add a “Plus ONE” option to the classic promotional calendar! A service to produce original desk calendars starting at a minimum order of 50 copies is now available!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000165428.html
- anchor: #n1807850
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社岩末端広堂

KIRAMEC NOVELTY has begun offering original desk calendars with the “Plus ONE” feature, starting at a minimum order of 50 copies. They are attracting attention as low-volume promotional items with strong practical and advertising value.

## 8/9は「シンガポール・ナショナルデー」！マザー牧場で打ち上げる花火の数が2倍に！さらに！「シンガポール盆踊り」開催！

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000124171.html
- anchor: #n1807849

マザー牧場がシンガポール独立記念日を祝い、花火を2倍に増やし、シンガポール風盆踊りを初開催。日星外交60周年を盛り上げる。

## Preorders open for trading acrylic cards, trading can badges, trading Ani-Frames and more from the TV anime Koredake Kaite Shine, available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009380.000016064.html
- anchor: #n1807851

AMNIBUS, operated by Arma Bianca, has opened preorders for 6 types of trading merchandise from the TV anime Koredake Kaite Shine. The company aims to attract fans with designs intended for everyday use.

## [Suginami, Nishi-Eifuku] The town-wide festival Nishi-Eifuku FESTIVAL, bringing food and music together throughout the day, will be held for the first time on August 22! It will also feature great-value “Fes Tickets!” and plenty of activities for kids.

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187132.html
- anchor: #n1807908
- Companies mentioned: 西永福協栄会、西永福JAM、高千穂大学、いちわ

Facts:
- August 22, 2026
- 14:00〜21:00
- Equivalent to ¥3,500
- 2,500 yen
- ￥1,000
- About 15 shops
- About 7 shops
- 30 seconds on foot

## A review service using gaze and driving data will launch at driving schools in July to help drivers continue driving with confidence.

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187182.html
- anchor: #n1807907
- Companies mentioned: トビー・テクノロジー株式会社、株式会社京成ドライビングスクール

Connected will launch a review service using eye-tracking and driving data at Keisei Driving School in July. The service is expected to improve the effectiveness of driver education.

## The soft French bread from フランスパン神社 has won a gold award at モンドセレクション2026

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187558.html
- anchor: #n1807906
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社寿幸、フランスパン神社、モンドセレクション

Facts:
- Sale price: ¥880 (tax included)

## “A Guide to Bringing Recruitment In-House from Scratch” released | You can hire without advertising costs

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000166743.html
- anchor: #n1807905
- Companies mentioned: Indeed、求人ボックス、Air-work、engage

日本アドカスタム has released “A Guide to Bringing Recruitment In-House from Scratch,” a practical book on increasing applications even with zero recruitment costs. It systematizes recruitment strategies for the generative AI era and supports companies in strengthening their in-house hiring capabilities.

## With summer heat and increased use of electrical accessories putting more strain on batteries, Hankook & Company offers inspection tips to check before the Obon holidays.

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000186600.html
- anchor: #n1807904
- Companies mentioned: Hankook & Company、株式会社ケービーエル、KBL、Hankookバッテリー

Facts:
- Cumulative shipments have reached 334,000 units
- Supply is expanding to more than 600 companies across all 47 prefectures of Japan

## Photo Studio ému Himeji, themed around space and planets, is opening in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. The new location, the 7th スタジオエミュ studio, will grand open on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187585.html
- anchor: #n1807903
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エミュ、スタジオエミュ

Facts:
- A new step forward in a milestone year marking the 25th anniversary
- 25% off kimono rentals for autumn Shichi-Go-San visits
- A ¥50,000 gift card
- A ¥5,000 café gift card

## How is a doctor’s note stating “fit to return to work” interpreted in the workplace? At the 23rd 日本うつ病学会 Annual Meeting and the 50th 日本自殺予防学会 Annual Meeting

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187624.html
- anchor: #n1807902
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社きしもと産業保健事務所、日本うつ病学会、日本自殺予防学会、VISIONPARTNERメンタルクリニック四谷

Facts:
- From April 1, 2028
- Workplaces with fewer than 50 employees

## Analyzing 1,764 travel and tourism survey responses through dialogue, the beta version of “Travel Needs AI” is now available

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000094281.html
- anchor: #n1807901
- Companies mentioned: Hotel&Data、日本政府観光局（JNTO）、米国国立標準技術研究所（NIST）、Freeasy

Facts:
- The annual number of visitors to Japan in 2025 reached 42,683,600, setting a new record
- Household annual income of ¥8 million or more
- Household annual income below ¥4 million
- “Appeal of the food” 48.0%
- “Price” 34.9%
- “Price” at 48.8%
- “Appeal of the food” at 38.7%
- The proportion citing “OTAs” was 47.3% among people in their 50s (n=167)
- “Package tours from travel agencies” was cited by 11.4% of people in their 50s

## [Japan reaches 100 B Corp companies!] B Market Builder Japan releases a special edition annual report looking back on 10 years of the B Corp movement in Japan

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000180426.html
- anchor: #n1807900
- Companies mentioned: B Market Builder Japan、B Lab、B Corp

Facts:
- Number of B Corp companies in Japan
- 10th anniversary of the B Corp movement in Japan

## New B2B service “Mori-Kuri Value-Up Partner (MVP)” launches, using restoration technology to increase the value of products from vintage clothing and reuse businesses

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000183234.html
- anchor: #n1807899
- Companies mentioned: モリモトクリーニング

Facts:
- Founded in 1973
- More than 50 years in business

## 【絶望の淵から年商35億への逆転劇】眠っていた織機から起きた奇跡！？顧客の声から生まれた“バスタオル代わりの神サイズ”ヒオリエの「ビッグフェイスタオル」が累計1,000万枚を突破

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000048412.html
- anchor: #n1807898
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社丸中、ヒオリエ

Facts:
- 10 million units sold to date
- 20 million units sold across the series
- Annual sales of ¥3.5 billion
- Invested ¥40 million

## Authentic Indian flavor with just hot water! Additive-free premium chai “Aramico Chai” now available at DEAN & DELUCA (Shinagawa, Roppongi, and Fukuoka)

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000116475.html
- anchor: #n1807897
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ALAMIKO SOLUTIONS、DEAN & DELUCA、スーパーサカガミ、Roger's FOOD MARKET、cask、株式会社信濃屋食品、株式会社マルシメ、株式会社大寿/大野屋商店

Facts:
- Price: ¥1,500 (tax included)
- Net weight: 160g (20g × 8 sticks)
- Price: 2,800 yen (tax included)

## CloudGate UNO ranks No. 1 in the mid-sized single sign-on category in the “IT Trend First-Half Ranking 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000164648.html
- anchor: #n1807896
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Innovation & Co.

株式会社インターナショナルシステムリサーチ’s CloudGate UNO ranked No. 1 in the mid-sized SSO category in IT Trend’s 2026 first-half rankings. Its balance of security and convenience was highly rated.

## ファン付き空調ウェアは「作業着」だけじゃない。イーザッカマニアストアーズが手がけるレディース向け空調ウェア「COOL DOWN（クールダウン）」が2026年8月に発売。

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000172432.html
- anchor: #n1807895
- Companies mentioned: イーザッカマニアストアーズ、株式会社ズーティー、空調風神服

Facts:
- Starting August 4, 2026
- Skin surface temperature changes by -10°C
- UV blocking rate: 99.9% for charcoal
- High-capacity 10,000mAh mobile battery
- The fan runs continuously for about 3.5 hours in high mode
- Fan and battery set: ¥14,900 (tax included)
- Garment only: ¥9,900 (tax included)
- Fan and battery set: ¥13,800 (tax included)
- Garment only: ¥8,900 (tax included)

## First Nagoya venue-exclusive product lineup (12 items) revealed! “PEACH-PIT 25th Anniversary Special Exhibition: Nagoya Venue,” bringing together publishers from across the industry

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000186998.html
- anchor: #n1807894
- Companies mentioned: BVコミュニケーションズ株式会社、PEACH-PIT、講談社

Facts:
- PEACH-PIT 25th Anniversary Special Exhibition
- Advance ticket with merchandise: ¥17,000 (¥18,700 including tax)
- Same-day ticket, adult (junior high school age and older): ¥2,100 (¥2,310 including tax)
- Same-day ticket, child (elementary school student): ¥1,100 (¥1,210 including tax)
- Nagoya venue-exclusive mini reproduction shikishi featuring an original illustration by PEACH-PIT (7 designs in total). At the venue merchandise area, customers will receive 1 randomly selected board for every ¥5,500 spent, including tax.

## AtHeart to release “3!4!,” the 2nd single from the “TIME TRAVEL PROJECT,” on August 19!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000184970.html
- anchor: #n1807893
- Companies mentioned: AtHeart、TITAN CONTENT、Roo’Ra、The Cardigans、iHeartRadio

Facts:
- It was announced that the release will take place worldwide simultaneously at 18:00 on August 19.
- About 500 fans gathered from across the United States, including Los Angeles, New York, Texas and Phoenix

## Supporting restaurants in enhancing the customer experience through the “taste performance” of alcoholic drinks served in glassware. GLASSBACCA launches full-scale “Taste Performance Verification and Glass Selection Support” for restaurants, enabling professionals to visit and consult together

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000066314.html
- anchor: #n1807892
- Companies mentioned: JTC株式会社、GLASSBACCA、イノベーティブイタリアン、肉割烹、イノベーティブフレンチ、和食割烹

Facts:
- As many as 2,000 types of glassware gathered from around the world
- More than 10 types, including machine-made glasses for pairing and handmade glasses for fine wines
- Approximately 150 glasses introduced
- Approximately 50 glasses introduced
- Approximately 30 glasses selected
- Nearly 20 items purchased
- There were once approximately 40 glass factories nationwide

## August 8 is Filial Piety Day! At 肉と炒め野菜 ステーキロッヂ 秋葉原電気街口店, anyone who is 88 years old gets a free steak! Plus, those whose age includes an 8 have a great chance to get a free steak in a lottery, with 1 in 10 winning!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000180540.html
- anchor: #n1807891
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社B級グルメ研究所、肉と炒め野菜 ステーキロッヂ、ステーキロッヂ

Facts:
- A winning probability of 10% or more
- August 8, 2026 (Saturday)

## August 23 event] A charity event that goes beyond the fields of nursing care and welfare, “Barefoot Adventure,” will be held in Kozaki Town, Chiba Prefecture! Part of the proceeds will be donated to the town's Board of Education to provide books for children

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000061644.html
- anchor: #n1807890
- Companies mentioned: 水郷エスコート、一般社団法人水郷介護支援パートナー、神崎町教育委員会

Facts:
- A spectacular stage performance featuring a total of 9 acts
- Date and time: Sunday, August 23, 2026, 10:00–15:40

## For “parent-child golf debuts” made difficult by the sweltering heat, try the cool indoors. GOLF CITY in Nishinomiya, Hyogo, offers summer-vacation-only round lessons

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000165256.html
- anchor: #n1807889
- Companies mentioned: 太田染工株式会社、GOLF CITY

Facts:
- A preliminary total of 10,857 people nationwide were taken to hospital by ambulance for heatstroke
- This was well above the 4,958 recorded during the same period last year
- A scorching day with a high temperature of 35℃ or above
- An extremely hot day with temperatures of 40℃ or above
- 1名で参加 10,000円（税込／1枠）
- 2名で参加 12,000円（税込／1枠）

## Why are “3 friends living together” turned away by Japan’s rental housing market? A co-living property designed around “the way users want to live” has been produced and is now welcoming tenants.

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000031977.html
- anchor: #n1807888
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Livmo

Facts:
- 3 friends living together
- Established: March 23, 2012

## Experience the world of the “Daruma-san” series, which has sold more than 10 million copies, with all 5 senses! To coincide with the literary museum exhibition “The World of Hiroshi Kagakui,” limited-time collaborative menu items and a Kitpas workshop will be offered at COLERE inside the Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000086870.html
- anchor: #n1807887
- Companies mentioned: KEIPE株式会社、日本理化学工業株式会社

Facts:
- Price: 800 yen (tax included)
- 9 of the 11 staff members are employees with disabilities
- Employees: approximately 140

## [Digitization of form data and integration with core systems] Launch of “FUNNEL FLOW” — supporting the automatic digitization of forms that differ by business partner, through to registration in core systems

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000116387.html
- anchor: #n1807886
- Companies mentioned: Lighthouse株式会社、経済産業省、東京商工会議所

Facts:
- The BtoB-EC adoption rate was 43.1% in 2024
- Among small and medium-sized businesses, 24.3% are at the stage where “much of their work is handled through verbal communication, phone calls, and ledgers”
- 39.0% in the retail industry

## Clinics representing the beauty medical industry gather! “Beauty Medical Career Fair 2026” to be held for doctors, nurses, and reception counselors — A day to discover the “reality and rewards of the workplace” that you won’t find by looking only at salary and conditions

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000026788.html
- anchor: #n1807885
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エスエス・キャリア、CZEN CLINIC、アリエル美容クリニック、ゴリラクリニック、水の森美容クリニック、椿クリニック、TCB、リゼクリニック、ライブリークリニック、ピオーネビューティークリニック、ココセランクリニック、THE ONE、Tクリニック、Brandnew Beauty Clinic、WellnessPlus Clinic、はなふさ皮膚科、つばきスキンクリニック、BOSSクリニック、銀座美容クリニック、ザ・クリニック、ふくなが皮膚科、ヴェルトラクリニック、日本化粧品検定協会

Facts:
- Date: Friday, October 9, 2026, 9:00–17:00

## Prevent “issues with parents’ homes and vacant houses” that are easy to put off | Individual inheritance and will consultations to be held in 7 cities nationwide around the Obon period

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000177435.html
- anchor: #n1807884
- Companies mentioned: 弁護士法人大地総合法律事務所

Facts:
- 7 cities nationwide
- In August 2026

## Yoii joins research on a national project selected by NEDO — begins research and development of a platform that uses LLMs while protecting companies’ confidential data through secure multi-party computation (MPC)

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000078333.html
- anchor: #n1807883
- Companies mentioned: Yoii、一般社団法人AIデータ主権共創機構、CODAS、NEDO、Ethereum Foundation、一般社団法人日本情報システム・ユーザー協会、JUAS

Facts:
- The research period will run for a maximum of 3 years, from fiscal 2026 through fiscal 2028
- Approximately 70% of domestic companies are concerned about the risks of information leaks and data privacy associated with the use of generative AI
- Capital: 1,409,382,995 yen (including capital reserves)

## [ラーメン魁力屋] “Half-Price Fried Rice Set Meal Festival” for app members only! Enjoy the No. 1 popular set meal for 159 yen (tax included)!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000185678.html
- anchor: #n1807882
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SAKIGAKEホールディングス、株式会社魁力屋、ラーメン魁力屋、三田製麺所、札幌みその

Facts:
- The set meal portion of the “Small Fried Rice Set Meal” is “half price” at 159 yen (tax included)
- Operates a chain of 192 locations nationwide
- Operates 285 locations across multiple brands in Japan and overseas
- Capital: 925.16 million yen

## [Obon-only offer] All-you-can-eat Kuroge Wagyu sukiyaki for 4,980 yen, plus a new course featuring 6 kinds of summer vegetables! | 肉酒場ケナシバ

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000055201.html
- anchor: #n1807881
- Companies mentioned: 肉酒場 ケナシバ、合同会社Farch

Facts:
- “All-you-can-eat Kuroge Wagyu Sukiyaki Course” 4,980 yen (tax included)
- Add all-you-can-drink: 2 hours for 2,000 yen (tax included)

## Releases a “China Physical AI Companies Chaotic Map” covering notable physical AI companies in China - 株式会社Lister

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000085091.html
- anchor: #n1807880
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Lister、Unitree Robotics、UBTECH、AGIBOT、Galbot、Dobot、JAKA Robotics、Geek+、HAI Robotics、Pudu Robotics、WeRide、EHang、Orbbec、RoboSense、Horizon Robotics、Cambricon

Facts:
- 180 major physical AI-related companies in China
- Featuring a carefully selected 36 notable companies
- 12 categories

## [Latest as of August 2026] Pet insurance rankings updated! | ｉ保険（あいほけん）

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000153760.html
- anchor: #n1807879
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイ・エフ・クリエイト、リトルファミリー少額短期保険、ペットメディカルサポート株式会社、第一アイペット損害保険株式会社、SBIプリズム少額短期保険、アニコム損害保険株式会社

Facts:
- Annual users exceed 4 million

## Applications open for the 2028 school-entry randoseru season. 鞄工房山本 begins accepting requests for randoseru catalogs for children currently in their middle year of kindergarten

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000017085.html
- anchor: #n1807878
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社鞄工房山本

Facts:
- Starting Monday, August 3, 2026, requests are being accepted for randoseru catalogs for children scheduled to enter elementary school in April 2028.
- Catalogs are scheduled to be completed between late December 2026 and around January 2027 and shipped as they become available.
- 鞄工房山本では、昨年受注を終了した2026年ご入学向けランドセルのご注文では、74％*が2025年5月まで（年長さんの5月）に寄せられました。
- To mark the start of catalog requests for children entering school in 2028, leather samples actually used in the randoseru will be sold in limited quantities for 200 yen (tax included).

## Students who used a basic “chemistry calculation workbook” showed a significant improvement in chemistry test scores — revealed by analysis of the company’s own data

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000076857.html
- anchor: #n1807877
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社okke、Dr.okke

Facts:
- Before starting to use the workbook
- After starting to use the workbook
- An improvement was observed
- Before starting
- After starting
- Difference

## AI Club qualifies for the national competition! A student from 青楓館高等学院 will speak at “Education AI Summit 2026,” supported by 文部科学省 and デジタル庁

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000106384.html
- anchor: #n1807876
- Companies mentioned: 青楓館高等学院、一般社団法人教育AI活用協会、文部科学省、デジタル庁

Facts:
- A total of 237 applications were received from across the country
- Only 6 teams advanced to the finals
- Friday, Aug. 7, 2026

## We will hold the “Yasaka Taxi Kyoto Railway Museum 10th Anniversary Edition and Kyoto Certification Edition Special Exhibition & Special Greeting at 京都鉄道博物館”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000137064.html
- anchor: #n1807875
- Companies mentioned: 彌榮自動車株式会社、ヤサカグループ本社、京都鉄道博物館、京都商工会議所、京都国立博物館、大丸京都店

Facts:
- 展示期間：2026年8月17日（月）～23日（日）
- Exhibition period: Friday, August 21, 2026
- Staff are expected to be on hand between 10:00 and 16:00, allowing visitors to touch the vehicle
- 日時：2026年8月21日（金）11時00分～11時10分
- As 京都鉄道博物館 marked 10 years since opening on April 29, 2026,
- Created in 2023 to mark the 20th anniversary of the Kyoto Tourism and Culture Test (commonly known as the Kyoto Test), administered by 京都商工会議所
- 京都鉄道博物館 is the Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum, which opened in 1972

## Surpasses 9,000 units sold. WAQ FIELD WAIST FAN, which directs air inside clothing, resumes regular shipping

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000028853.html
- anchor: #n1807874
- Companies mentioned: WAQ株式会社、WAQ

Facts:
- Price: 4,580 yen (tax included)
- A total of 18,591 people have been taken to hospitals by ambulance due to heatstroke

## 【実証実験結果報告】ビーライズ、広島ドラゴンフライズ公式ファンアプリ「マイドラAI」にて、AIアバターとの対話によるファンエンゲージメントとスポンサー価値の向上を確認

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000034037.html
- anchor: #n1807873
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビーライズ、広島ドラゴンフライズ、Bリーグ

Facts:
- Number of registered application users (total users): 563 people
- The results showed that 13.2% of all registered users became regular users who log in every day.
- After starting to use the app, 61.2% of users said their affection for or desire to support the player they selected had changed
- 23.2% said there had been “a slight change”
- 20% of all users said they had “started attending actual games more often.”
- 86% said it was “natural and unobtrusive”
- 80% said their “interest in and favorability toward the sponsor increased (it was not unpleasant)”
- 90% said it was “acceptable if it helped support the team”

## アソビシステム and ORIGINAL sign a capital and business alliance, forming a strategic partnership with a long-term vision to connect Japanese culture with international markets and establish it there

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000081809.html
- anchor: #n1807872
- Companies mentioned: アソビシステム、ORIGINAL、タイムアウト東京、Time Out

Facts:
- The inbound tourism market is projected to reach 60 million visitors and 15 trillion yen in spending by 2030
- Public- and private-sector target for the overseas market for Japanese content: 20 trillion yen by 2033
- Global media brand Time Out operates in 350 cities worldwide
- Global media brand Time Out operates in 350 cities across 59 countries worldwide
- Has operated タイムアウト東京 since 2009
- 17 years of operating global media

## 株式会社レスタス, which operates a personalization business, appoints Soichi Maki as executive officer and marketing department head

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000049767.html
- anchor: #n1807871
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社レスタス、株式会社カーネクスト、株式会社ラグザス・クリエイト

Facts:
- Effective Aug. 1, 2026

## [Free, Aug. 18 (Tue.)] Marubun Technical Seminar: “Introduction to Protective Components: How to Select a Fuse”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000166754.html
- anchor: #n1807870
- Companies mentioned: 丸文株式会社、リテルヒューズジャパン、Littelfuseジャパン合同会社

Facts:
- Broadcast date and time: Aug. 18, 2026 (Tue.), 14:00–15:00 (60 minutes)
- Founded in 1844
- Established: 1947

## Official website launched for STADIUM AI, a sports video DX service using AI cameras

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000151.000069992.html
- anchor: #n1807869
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジェリービーンズグループ、株式会社ジェリービーンズマーケティングラボ、株式会社NTTSportict

Facts:
- The service supports 16 sports, including soccer, basketball, baseball and volleyball.

## Building a community-based support system for babies’ head shapes: More than 130 people, including pediatricians, neurosurgeons and midwives, attend a seminar hosted by the Niigata Prefectural Midwives Association

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000178.000046445.html
- anchor: #n1807868
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジャパン・メディカル・カンパニー、公益社団法人新潟県助産師会、新潟県はまぐみ小児療育センター、公益社団法人日本小児科学会、一般社団法人日本頭蓋健診治療研究会、一般社団法人日本ヘルメット治療評価認定機構、自治医科大学、日本大学、公益社団法人地域医療振興協会練馬光が丘病院、公益社団法人日本助産学会、一般社団法人長崎県助産師会、長崎大学、0歳からの頭のかたちクリニック表参道神宮前、横浜市立大学

Facts:
- More than 30 people at the venue and over 100 online, for a total of more than 130 physicians, midwives, nursing professionals and local maternal and child health stakeholders
- Held on July 25, 2026 (Sat.), in a hybrid format at Niigata Unison Plaza and online

## <5th EC & Mail-Order DXPO Tokyo ’26 [Summer]> Exhibition to expand business and improve operational efficiency for EC and mail-order businesses

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000250.000017704.html
- anchor: #n1807867
- Companies mentioned: ブティックス株式会社、久、二天紀

Facts:
- Aug. 20 (Thu.) and 21 (Fri.), 2026
- A total of 32 sessions will be held
- Involved in EC support for more than 15 years
- More than 20 industries
- More than 1,000 companies

## Women with no dating experience | 73.0% of men say they “don’t care” or “don’t really care,” citing reasons such as “it doesn’t matter if I fall in love” and “personality and compatibility matter more” [Survey by ハッピーメール]

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000278.000042380.html
- anchor: #n1807866
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイベック、ハッピーメール

Facts:
- 35 million cumulative members
- Survey of 100 adult men

## More than 40% of parents believe “the government runs evacuation shelters”; about 10% recognize the government’s “evacuee-led” model, highlighting gaps in understanding of public systems that support disaster preparedness

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000395.000049287.html
- anchor: #n1807865
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社うるる、NJSS

Facts:
- Only about 10% (12.7%) answered “the evacuees themselves,” as envisioned in national guidelines
- About 50% (50.9%) “do not know” that evacuation shelters and disaster-preparedness stockpiles are provided through public procurement funded by taxes
- 41.2% of parents said they want their children to have the experience of thinking about “what they would do to keep their community safe”

## Shiho Kuwaki wins an overseas women’s major with gear from ブリヂストンゴルフ!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000412.000013327.html
- anchor: #n1807864
- Companies mentioned: ブリヂストンゴルフ、ブリヂストンスポーツ株式会社

Facts:
- 5 under par overall
- 70 strokes

## 2026 Survey on Returning to Hometowns for the Obon Holiday: More than 1 in 3 have encountered aggressive driving; dashcam installation rate is just over 70%, among other findings (Part 4)

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000448.000001545.html
- anchor: #n1807863
- Companies mentioned: ソニー損害保険株式会社、ネットエイジア株式会社

Facts:
- 38.4% said they had “experienced aggressive driving”
- 70.9% said they had installed a dashcam
- Valid responses: 1,000 samples

## “Kids Sushiro”: スシロー and GAZOO Racing team up for the first time! Enjoy a fun summer vacation day with the family and “SUSHIGO!” Products featuring collaboration-exclusive mini cars for 4 GR vehicle models are now available

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000826.000049164.html
- anchor: #n1807862
- Companies mentioned: スシロー、GAZOO Racing、トヨタ自動車株式会社、株式会社あきんどスシロー

Facts:
- Total of 140,000 collaboration-exclusive mini cars allocated
- Total of 40,000 collaboration-exclusive mini cars allocated
- Price: 720 yen and up, tax included
- Price: 1,390 yen and up, tax included
- 15 parent-child pairs will be selected by lottery and invited to a hands-on event!
- 10 winners will be selected by lottery to receive a “rubber keychain set of 4 vehicle models” and a “10,000-yen dining voucher redeemable at スシロー”

## [40% appointment-setting rate] Seminar on increasing both store visit and conversion rates by outsourcing inquiry follow-up, held Aug. 18 and 20 | Ielove GROUP and Rakunage

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000829.000008550.html
- anchor: #n1807861
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社いえらぶGROUP、株式会社らくなげ

Facts:
- 40% appointment-setting rate
- More than 50,000 companies nationwide
- More than 800 business meetings annually
- Capital: 66.58 million yen
- Capital: 38.25 million yen

## アソビシステム and ORIGINAL sign a capital and business alliance, forming a strategic partnership with a long-term vision to connect Japanese culture with international markets and establish it there

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000843.000017258.html
- anchor: #n1807860
- Companies mentioned: アソビシステム、ORIGINAL、タイムアウト東京、Time Out

Facts:
- The inbound tourism market is projected to reach 60 million visitors by 2030
- 15 trillion yen in spending
- The overseas market for Japanese content is projected to reach 20 trillion yen by 2033
- Global media brand Time Out operates in 350 cities worldwide
- Global media brand Time Out operates in 350 cities across 59 countries worldwide
- Has operated タイムアウト東京 since 2009

## Nearly half have no summer vacation! About 60% say high prices and the weak yen “affect” their summer plans / 女の転職type survey of working women [No. 137]

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000871.000012506.html
- anchor: #n1807859
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キャリアデザインセンター、女の転職type

Facts:
- The most common response, at 45.5%, was “I don’t take summer vacation or can’t take it”
- They said it “affects” them
- “10,000 yen to under 30,000 yen” was the most common response, at 31.7%
- They said they had considered changing jobs because of time off

## On sale Aug. 4 (Tue.)! Following last year’s popularity, the summer beef tongue appreciation festival “Summer Tan Fes Bin 2026” returns, delivering 一心たん助’s premium beef tongue at an astonishing price!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000887.000014510.html
- anchor: #n1807858
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Globridge、焼肉 一心たん助

Facts:
- Total weight: 2,160 g
- ¥17,500 (tax included)
- Equivalent to ¥35,000 including tax
- 1000 sets

## 夏休みはマグロを食べる？パズルで遊ぶ？くら寿司×解体パズル初コラボ！

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000910.000005808.html
- anchor: #n1807857
- Companies mentioned: メガハウス、くら寿司

Facts:
- 10 winners will be selected by lottery
- Marking the 10th anniversary of its launch in 2026
- The event will begin on Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- 2026年8月17日（月）15時
- 2026年9月上旬
- Recreates bluefin tuna with 33 parts
- Price: ¥2,420 (including 10% tax) / ¥2,200 (before tax)

## Buy 2 eligible rice balls and 1 drink at the same time and get 1 drink effectively free! Available for 5 days only, from Tuesday, August 11 through Saturday, August 15

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001100.000155396.html
- anchor: #n1807856
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、綾鷹、クラフトボス、green cola

Facts:
- 2 rice balls
- 1 drink
- 5 days only
- 650 ml
- 500 ml

## Give “Shimane” to friends who need more “Shimane”! The “Shimane Supplement Project,” a U-turn support initiative

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001133.000036130.html
- anchor: #n1807855
- Companies mentioned: 島根県、公益財団法人ふるさと島根定住財団

Facts:
- Applications close once the number of friends living outside the prefecture reaches 150
- People aged 20–39 who live in 島根県
- Uターンサポーター1人につき、県外の友達2人までご応募いただけます
- Receive a digital gift worth 1,000 yen

## 2026 Survey on Souvenirs for Visits Home

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001642.000001511.html
- anchor: #n1807854
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ぐるなび、接待の手土産、Mon amie KIKI、廣尾瓢月堂 中目黒店、亀久堂、10FACTORY 銀座店、東あられ本鋪

Facts:
- Approximately 37% of people plan to visit home this summer.
- 手土産を手配する人はその内の9割弱。
- The most common budget is “up to ¥2,000.”
- 手土産を渡す際に「喜んでもらえるか不安になる」と回答した人は5割。
- The most common challenge when choosing a souvenir, cited by 40%, was “I end up choosing something similar every time.”
- Next was “I can’t be sure it will really taste good or be of a quality the recipient will appreciate,” cited by 30%.
- Just under 70% “want to refer to the judgment and evaluations of experts.”
- Leveraging the network of approximately 38,400 members of the secretarial community at “Kochira Hishoshitsu”
- Respondents: 1,497 Gurunavi members in their 20s to 60s

## GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae launches cyber penetration testing for local governments

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005421.000000136.html
- anchor: #n1807853
- Companies mentioned: GMOインターネットグループ、GMOサイバーセキュリティ byイエラエ株式会社、GMOインターネットグループ株式会社

Facts:
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Capital: 5 billion yen

## [JAF Tochigi] Make summer vacation memories! “Mini 4WD Workshop” for parents and children to build and race cars, to be held for JAF members on Thursday, August 20

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007391.000010088.html
- anchor: #n1807852
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人 日本自動車連盟、JAF、JAF栃木支部

Facts:
- Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026
- 9:30〜12:00
- 15 groups
- 1組2,000円
- 20 million people
- 44,000 locations

## 【ロンハーマン】Topologieの人気モデル「Cloud Tote」より、洗練されたモノトーン仕様の別注モデルが登場

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:26:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000387.000140499.html
- anchor: #n1807733
- Companies mentioned: Topologie、ロンハーマン、RHC ロンハーマン

Facts:
- Price: ¥30,700
- More than 120 interchangeable straps
- More than 1000 customization options
- Fits laptops up to 14 inches

## [Free extra-large noodle portions and toppings campaign] “Chukasoba Senmon 田中そば店 Ishinomaki” opens at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 8!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:24:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000147.000048178.html
- anchor: #n1807734
- Companies mentioned: オイシーズ株式会社、田中そば店、田中商店、つけ麺 つじ田、日本橋 天丼 金子半之助、株式会社GMS

Facts:
- Chukasoba: ¥830
- Yamagata spicy miso ramen: ¥980
- Seating capacity: 34
- Floor area: approximately 105 m²
- Number of locations: 131

## Putting “improvement know-how” developed at worksites nationwide to use—not letting it go to waste: “Hata-Can” enters its 8th year and holds its first in-person awards ceremony at its Kobe headquarters

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:23:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000150691.html
- anchor: #n1807735
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本ビジネスデータープロセシングセンター、日本データー、メディカル事業本部 A病院、システム事業本部 サービスマネジメント部 Bチーム、公共福祉事業本部 C自治体グループ

Facts:
- Approximately 5,000 people nationwide
- 163 teams
- From an average of 40 minutes to 15 minutes
- Reduced waiting time by approximately 60%
- Reduced by approximately 30%
- 作業1回あたり約12分の工数削減
- From an average of 50.6 days to 35.7 days
- Approximately 15 days
- A reduction of approximately 30%

## [New capsule toy] Adorably quirky haniwa become pouches! “Fluffy Haniwa Pouch” launches in early August 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:22:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000143851.html
- anchor: #n1807736
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三洋堂

Facts:
- Early August 2026
- 5 types in total
- May 20, 1985

## The sun of Miyakojima nurtures their fruit-like sweetness. New additive-free tomato juice made with 100% “Petit Puyo” tomatoes

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:22:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000301.000035017.html
- anchor: #n1807737
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パニパニファームキャステム、キャステム、パニパニファーム、キャステム楽天市場店、CASTEM STORE、キャステムグループ

Facts:
- Generously made with 50 or more Petit Puyo tomatoes
- 内容量：180ml（1本あたり）
- Retail price: ¥5,200 (tax included)
- Retail price: ¥1,300 (tax included)

## 【新製品リリース】ミラー ハリスから10mLサイズの「ポケット エディション」が新登場

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:21:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000543.000007011.html
- anchor: #n1807738
- Companies mentioned: ミラー ハリス、INTERMODE KAWABE、Rakuten Fashion、@cosme TOKYO

Facts:
- 10 mL size
- ¥5,280 (tax included)
- ¥6,050 (tax included)
- 2 ml sample spray
- Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026

## 坂手建設㈱ sets up a rest area combining a “cooling room” and “Hyper CLT ground-protection panels” to prevent heatstroke at construction sites

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000178852.html
- anchor: #n1807744
- Companies mentioned: 坂手建設株式会社、株式会社カイタク

Facts:
- The surface temperature of the Hyper CLT ground-protection panels was 51.1°C
- Steel road plates were 74.8°C
- A temperature difference of approximately 23°C was confirmed
- Capital: 40 million yen

## Releases results of a survey on recruitment activities for graduates of 2027–2028

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000046083.html
- anchor: #n1807743
- Companies mentioned: 大学生協事業連合UNIVCOOPキャリアナビ事務局、株式会社キャンパスサポート

Facts:
- 403 companies and organizations recruiting new graduates
- 70% said their hiring plans were about the same as the previous year
- Companies saying they would “reduce” hiring accounted for just 6% of the total
- Just under 20% said they would increase hiring
- “Technology and research and development (37%)”
- “Sales (27%)”
- “Technology and research and development (18%)”
- “Administrative and management (18%)”

## 国内外98施設のホテルやレストランを展開するカトープレジャーグループが「楽楽自動応対」のAI機能を活用して外国語対応を効率化

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000203.000017058.html
- anchor: #n1807742
- Companies mentioned: カトープレジャーグループ、株式会社ラクス、楽楽自動応対

Facts:
- Oversees accommodation reservation operations for approximately 20 locations
- Has been working to centrally manage the representative email addresses of more than 15 locations
- At some locations, nearly 90% of inquiry emails arrive in English or Chinese
- Cuts response time by up to 40%
- Cumulative number of adopting companies exceeds 9,000
- No. 1 in sales share for 17 consecutive years

## Bring the accelerating perfume market trend into your car! John's Blend launches the premium car air freshener “Fragrance Gel Can,” offering a pleasant blend of perfume × musk, in August 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000429.000004063.html
- anchor: #n1807741
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ノルコーポレーション、John's Blend、株式会社富士経済、経済産業省

Facts:
- Japan’s domestic fragrance market has grown to 60 billion yen
- Price: 980 yen (1,078 yen including tax)
- Contents: 85g
- Fragrance lasts approximately 4–5 weeks

## [Cross-Cultural Understanding Framework, 14th installment] “Culture Map: Italy Edition” released 《Free materials available》

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000585.000077877.html
- anchor: #n1807740
- Companies mentioned: インサイトアカデミー株式会社、INSEAD

Facts:
- “Italy” is featured from among 65 countries independently plotted by Insight Academy
- Independently plotted around 30 countries in total, including 19 countries with large numbers of Japanese expatriates for each indicator
- 14th installment in the “Country Culture Map Series”
- Capital: 95 million yen

## Growing together toward a Japanese-born cola brand. Becomes the first soft drink brand to adopt FiNANCiE. UMAMI COLA opens its official community and begins recruiting initial supporters.

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000595.000042665.html
- anchor: #n1807739
- Companies mentioned: UMAMI COLA、UMAMI COLA株式会社、株式会社フィナンシェ、FiNANCiE

Facts:
- Approximately 1,500 or more locations nationwide
- STARTER PACK (3,000 yen per contribution)
- STARTER PACK＋ (10,000 yen per contribution)
- July 30, 2026 to August 31, 2026
- More than 400 sports teams and entertainment projects

## [Ism Foods] From Fukushima, which experienced the Great East Japan Earthquake, to Kumamoto

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:19:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188470.html
- anchor: #n1807745
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イズムフーズ、大志軒

Facts:
- 定食事業「菜々家」13店舗、「満天食堂」10店舗、ラーメン事業「大志軒」14店舗、「らーめん工房 味噌屋」1店舗の計38店舗
- 大志軒は、宮城県・福島県・栃木県を中心に現在14店舗展開するラーメン店です。

## Archive of “New Graduate Recruitment Mirai Conference 2026 Summer,” hosted by 株式会社MiL and sponsored by our company, now available

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:19:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000095.000061059.html
- anchor: #n1807746
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MiL、株式会社Delight、RecUp、RecBuzz

Facts:
- 53% of information session views occur at night, early in the morning, or on holidays, when HR staff are not working

## [Takakatsu Group] Hosting a student design competition for the next generation responsible for regional circulation

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:18:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000123172.html
- anchor: #n1807747
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タカカツグループホールディングス、NDS・野津デザイン計画工房、株式会社 蟻塚学建築設計事務所

Facts:
- Grand Prize: 100,000 yen (1 winner)
- Takakatsu Prize: 80,000 yen (1 winner)
- Nikken Gakuin Prize: 50,000 yen (1 winner)
- Judges’ Prize: 30,000 yen (2 winners)
- Special Prize: 30,000 yen (2 winners)
- Honorable Mention: 10,000 yen (up to 7 winners)
- Grand Prize: 50,000 yen (1 winner)
- Excellence Prize: 30,000 yen (2 winners)
- Honorable Mention: 10,000 yen (3 winners)

## Men’s eyebrow salon “kegirai” to open its Ginza-Shimbashi location on September 1 (Tuesday)! Bringing a new “eyebrow grooming” routine to the business district.

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:17:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000183614.html
- anchor: #n1807748
- Companies mentioned: kegirai、K2株式会社

Facts:
- More than 50 salons
- Operates 10 locations
- 11th location
- More than 240,000 people
- First weekday student-discount visit: 3,000 yen
- First weekday visit: 3,680 yen
- First visit on weekends and holidays: 3,980 yen
- 4,300 yen from the second visit onward

## あのさん×レジェンド清水国明さんが世代を超えて初共演！FMX、ブックオフ「36th創業祭」新CMの包括的なブランドコミュニケーションを支援

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:17:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000071878.html
- anchor: #n1807750
- Companies mentioned: FIELD MANAGEMENT EXPAND、FMX、ブックオフコーポレーション、ブックオフ、BOOKOFF、ACC TOKYO CREATIVITY AWARDS、CM総合研究所

Facts:
- 20% off all books
- 36th anniversary
- A tiny little shop measuring just 35 tsubo
- Number of employees: approximately 280

## [Recommended by 全日本かるた協会] Competitive karuta practice tatami mats now available. Just unfold them to make “I want to practice karuta at home!” a reality

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:17:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000077.000084404.html
- anchor: #n1807749
- Companies mentioned: 萩原株式会社、全日本かるた協会

Facts:
- Single-player: 9,990 yen (including tax)
- Small: 12,990 yen (including tax)
- Medium: 24,990 yen (including tax)
- Large: 26,990 yen (including tax)
- The number of competitive players is said to exceed 1 million.

## [Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, hometown tax donations] Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake: 三条市 begins accepting proxy disaster-relief donations for 熊本県宇城市 through ふるさとチョイス

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:16:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000206.000082466.html
- anchor: #n1807751
- Companies mentioned: 三条市、熊本県宇城市、ふるさとチョイス

Facts:
- Donations start at 2,000 yen.
- The donation acceptance period is scheduled to run from August 4, Reiwa 8, through December 31, Reiwa 8.

## From “the limit” to “a little further into the future”—DAO and the star town of Saji: “Ninketto Petit in Tottori-Saji 2026” confirmed for September 4 (Friday)–5 (Saturday), 2026

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:16:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000343.000091165.html
- anchor: #n1807752
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社あるやうむ、CryptoNinja、NinjaDAO、佐治DAO

Facts:
- A population of only approximately 1,400
- Aging rate over 50%
- Large 103cm-aperture telescope
- More than 800,000 total social media followers
- More than 19,000 participants

## 三菱地所、複雑な不動産リース対応に向け「ProPlus」を採用

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:15:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000120877.html
- anchor: #n1807753
- Companies mentioned: 三菱地所、株式会社プロシップ、日本赤十字社、大東建託、ヤマハ、SUBARU、西日本旅客鉄道（JR西日本）、東洋紡、京阪ホールディングス、トヨタ輸送、旭化成、マルハン

Facts:
- More than 5,500 companies have adopted the series to date
- A cumulative total of 332 companies as of June 2026
- Planned donation to 日本赤十字社: 3,320,000 yen
- More than 5,700 companies have adopted the series to date
- Adopted by more than 1,000 companies to date
- 36 countries and regions
- Adopted by 309 corporations
- Standard tax support in 24 countries

## GAACAL launches collaboration items featuring fantastical art by illustrator ホラグチカヨ × サンリオキャラクターズ to brighten everyday life!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:13:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000089531.html
- anchor: #n1807621
- Companies mentioned: GAACAL、株式会社rainboww、ホラグチカヨ、株式会社サンリオ、サンリオキャラクターズ

Facts:
- ¥3,280 (including tax)
- ¥6,980 (including tax)
- ¥1,680 (including tax)
- ¥680 (including tax)
- ¥400 (including tax)
- ¥380 (including tax)
- Capacity: 5000mAh
- Thickness: 8.9mm
- Weight: approximately 110g
- Output: up to 20W from the USB-C port

## [Disaster response support using camper vans] Camper vans to be loaned to support areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:12:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000101.000095655.html
- anchor: #n1807622
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本RV協会、医療系のNPO法人、独立行政法人水資源機構

Facts:
- 医療系のNPO法人: 2 vehicles
- 独立行政法人水資源機構: 1 vehicle
- Agreements have been concluded in 33 locations nationwide
- As of July 2026