# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-04 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 6 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.

## Now available for general sale on 楽天市場! Launch of a neck support that helps users maintain awareness of neck posture simply by wearing it

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000110.000114048.html
- anchor: #n1808125
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フルークフォレスト、楽天市場、ForestCart

Facts:
- Neck support (FF-NK900)

## Holding “Aichi-Nagoya Art & Lights,” illuminating 愛知県庁 and 名古屋市役所!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000110.000152789.html
- anchor: #n1808124
- Companies mentioned: 愛知県、名古屋市、名古屋観光コンベンションビューロー、愛知県観光協会、名古屋鉄道株式会社、名鉄観光バス株式会社

Facts:
- 2026
- September 17, 2026
- Oct. 24
- From 6:30 p.m.
- Until 9:00 p.m.
- Digital art projection (approx. 5 minutes)
- Illumination (approx. 5 minutes)
- Approximately 10 minutes
- Established March 16, 2026
- Announced July 1

## Researchers’ use of AI expands to literature searches and research planning | 93.5% of researchers say AI use affects competitiveness

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000006186.html
- anchor: #n1808123
- Companies mentioned: カクタス・コミュニケーションズ株式会社、エディテージ、Paperpal、Mind the Graph、R Discovery、CACTUS Labs

Facts:
- 78.7% of researchers use AI tools regularly
- 78.9% of researchers said they use AI “almost every day” or “several times a week”
- “Searching for prior research and related literature” (71.0%)
- “Summarizing papers and materials” (62.5%)
- “Proofreading and editing papers and English text” (59.6%)
- 93.7% said their AI use had increased compared with 1 year ago
- 14.4% of researchers have submitted a paper using only AI
- “Using AI alongside expert services” (45.7%)
- The biggest concern about AI use is “misinformation (hallucinations)” (91.1%)
- “Data leaks” (63.9%)
- “Plagiarism” (53.4%)

## Bring “AI agent employees” to legal departments! Integration with various AI tools, including Copilot, ChatGPT and Gemini, begins via an MCP server.

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000112.000029225.html
- anchor: #n1808122
- Companies mentioned: ContractS株式会社、OpenAI、Google、Microsoft、Anthropic社、DocuSign、ContractS Sign

Facts:
- In April 2026, we announced the “ContractS AI agent platform,” enabling general-purpose AI to autonomously handle every stage of contract work.
- In the 4 months since the announcement, some customers have begun putting AI into practical use not as a tool, but as an AI agent employee.

## Art Moving Center launches the “0123 New Life Support Map” to support a fresh start in its moving customer portal

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000014945.html
- anchor: #n1808121
- Companies mentioned: アート引越センター株式会社、アートチャイルドケア株式会社

Facts:
- Founded: 1976
- Established: 1977

## [Kintetsu Department Store Nara Store] The Kintetsu Festival features railway merchandise and a packed lineup of exclusive events!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000155220.html
- anchor: #n1808120
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社近鉄百貨店、近畿日本鉄道株式会社、株式会社近鉄リテーリング、奈良交通株式会社、近鉄車両エンジニアリング株式会社、近鉄ケーブルネットワーク株式会社、株式会社アド近鉄

Facts:
- Six days, from Aug. 13 (Thu.) to 18 (Tue.), 2026
- 記念入場券（台紙付き）2種類 1枚 180円

## Eliminating the “barrage of calls from dozens of companies”: MOTA Car Purchase takes the overall No. 1 spot in GMO Customer Satisfaction rankings

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000032597.html
- anchor: #n1808119
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MOTA、GMOリサーチ&AI株式会社、イオン新浦安ショッピングセンター

Facts:
- Overall score: 71.8 points
- 3,525 men and women aged 18 to 84 from across Japan
- Capital: 141,496,028 yen

## The Smart Action Project, which uses SmaGO smart trash cans in Omotesando, Tokyo, continues in its 4th year

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000080115.html
- anchor: #n1808118
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォーステック、日本特殊陶業株式会社、株式会社ヘラルボニー、原宿表参道欅会

Facts:
- 34 SmaGO units
- Reduced collection frequency by approximately 70%
- Launched in April 2023
- Work selected for summer 2026

## Infocense’s Digital Roll Call Manager supports all roll call methods

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000122.000016108.html
- anchor: #n1808117
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インフォセンス、山九グループ

Facts:
- The pre-duty automated roll call feature will be available starting Aug. 1, 2026
- Digital Roll Call Manager certified as a pre-duty automated roll call device (certification No.: JM26-024)

## NordVPN announces the “Global Internet Connectivity Index 2026”; Japan ranks 32nd overall

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000122.000072662.html
- anchor: #n1808116
- Companies mentioned: NordVPN、Saily

Facts:
- Japan ranks 32nd overall among the 97 countries surveyed
- The cost per 1GB of mobile data is approximately US$18.80

## The number of companies endorsing the “People-First Workplace Declaration,” advocated by one of Japan’s largest* awards focused on employee fulfillment, has topped 10,000!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000123.000099622.html
- anchor: #n1808115
- Companies mentioned: ミイダス株式会社、パーソルグループ

Facts:
- 1,224 companies in the inaugural 2023 fiscal year
- 3,627 companies in the 2024 fiscal year, the 2nd year cumulatively
- The 3rd year, fiscal 2025, has drawn support from as many as 9,470 companies
- Data from more than 600,000 “Potential Assessments” (as of May 2026)

## Oscillation output 4 times higher! Develops 2nd-generation terahertz-wave oscillation device

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000062988.html
- anchor: #n1808114
- Companies mentioned: ローム株式会社、Digilent社

Facts:
- Oscillation output increased 4 times
- Up to 40µW
- 350,000 yen per set

## Inageya original: New and renewed product announcement

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000135992.html
- anchor: #n1808113
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社いなげや、ユナイテッド・スーパーマーケット・ホールディングス、株式会社カスミ、日本唐揚協会

Facts:
- Per 100 g: base price 218 yen / tax-included price 235.44 yen
- 12-piece pack: base price 499 yen / tax-included price 538.92 yen
- 18-piece pack: base price 699 yen / tax-included price 754.92 yen
- 3-piece pack: base price 240 yen / tax-included price 259.20 yen
- 5-piece pack: base price 399 yen / tax-included price 430.92 yen
- Base price 299 yen / tax-included price 322.92 yen
- Base price 240 yen / tax-included price 259.92 yen

## 【8月19日開催】デイリー・インフォメーション、JTBパブリッシングと共に「地域創生パートナー事業セミナー」をオンライン開催

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000126.000021191.html
- anchor: #n1808112
- Companies mentioned: デイリー・インフォメーション、JTBパブリッシング、DACホールディングス、DACグループ、全国地方銀行協会、金融庁

Facts:
- To be held on Aug. 19, 2026
- 16:00〜17:00
- Through Aug. 17, 2026 (Mon.)
- 975 employees
- Founded in 1962

## Sun* launches DesignSync.AI, a solution that automatically turns designs accumulated at companies into assets

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000037787.html
- anchor: #n1808111
- Companies mentioned: Sun*、株式会社Sun Asterisk、Figma

Facts:
- Reduced by up to 90% compared with conventional methods

## 【8月楽天お買い物マラソン】競技ゲーミングブランド「Frinkey」 DualSense Edge用 TMR電磁式スティックモジュール2モデル、メーカー希望小売価格より期間限定・最大50％OFF

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000084333.html
- anchor: #n1808110
- Companies mentioned: ONO貿易株式会社、Frinkey、楽天、ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント

Facts:
- Up to 50% off
- Suggested retail price: 9,980 yen (tax included) → Sale price: 4,980 yen (tax included)
- Suggested retail price: 11,980 yen (tax included) → Sale price: 5,980 yen (tax included)

## 株式会社Re-grit Partners enters into a capital and business alliance with 株式会社EISHIN, which develops AI-powered recruitment support products

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000129.000034549.html
- anchor: #n1808109
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Re-grit Partners、株式会社EISHIN、ワンキャリア社

Facts:
- Established: Aug. 7, 2017
- Established: 2020

## Shokz begins providing the OpenComm2 PTT Standard professional open-ear headset free of charge to organizations involved in disaster response to the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000129.000096332.html
- anchor: #n1808108
- Companies mentioned: Shokz Japan株式会社

Facts:
- 1団体につき15台まで

## aespa image model ØTHER(アザー) introduces its long-awaited 1MONTH product, featuring 3 popular colors

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000132.000020681.html
- anchor: #n1808107
- Companies mentioned: aespa、ØTHER(アザー)、株式会社Lcode、Pegavision Japan株式会社、candy magic、LENS LiST

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: 880 yen, tax included
- Sales begin on Aug. 4, 2026 (Tue.)

## ユーザーの購買体験を改善！インターファクトリーの「EBISU GROWTH」、コールマン公式サイトのEC成長支援事例を公開

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000141.000002174.html
- anchor: #n1808106
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インターファクトリー、ニューウェルブランズ・ジャパン合同会社 コールマン事業部、株式会社visumo、コールマン、EBISUMART、EBISU GROWTH、ReviCo

Facts:
- More than 120 years since founding
- More than 400 websites

## 再春館製薬所、「令和8年熊本地震」に関する被災者支援活動を開始

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000051751.html
- anchor: #n1808105
- Companies mentioned: 再春館製薬所、桜十字グループ

Facts:
- 832 face towels
- 7,280 menstrual products
- 1,000 uses of portable toilets
- 528 diapers for toddlers (size L)

## A new home set amid lush greenery that evokes the Musashino of old! “イリーゼ武蔵境” opens on Aug. 1, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000019127.html
- anchor: #n1808104
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HITOWA、Panasonic、パナソニック ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社シーユーシー・アイデータ、株式会社LIXIL

Facts:
- Number of rooms: 69
- Capacity: 69 people
- 3 stories above ground
- Capital: 50 million yen
- 3,000 yen per month (excluding tax)

## 『Sky 星を紡ぐ子どもたち』×ローソンプリント第2弾！ ゴッホ×Sky 描き下ろしブロマイドを全国約14,000店舗で販売開始

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000147.000061534.html
- anchor: #n1808103
- Companies mentioned: thatgamecompany, Inc.、ローソン

Facts:
- A total of 3,000 likes and reposts
- 300 million downloads

## Popular influencers あにいもうと, with approximately 500,000 total social media followers, and kimono specialty store ICHIKURA release a collaboration video! Giveaway campaign for hair ornaments first produced by Maya

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000033952.html
- anchor: #n1808102
- Companies mentioned: ICHIKURA、株式会社一蔵、あにいもうと

Facts:
- Approximately 500,000 total social media followers
- Total value of more than 98,000 yen (tax included)

## Kinko’s offers an experience that captures the charm of Achi Village’s starry skies

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000117325.html
- anchor: #n1808101
- Companies mentioned: キンコーズ・ジャパン株式会社、ジェイ・マウンテンズ・セントラル株式会社、吉田山田

Facts:
- Through Aug. 9, 2026 (Sun.)
- Capital: 100,000 thousand yen
- Number of employees: 721

## [Case study published] Strengthening the sales organization of an IT company providing DX services to the construction industry. Establishing an implementation support structure and helping improve sales productivity

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000151.000012929.html
- anchor: #n1808100
- Companies mentioned: BCC株式会社、株式会社YSLソリューション

Facts:
- Capital: 468 million yen

## 【nana’s green tea】Opens its No. 2 location, the Sunset Alley store, in its founding location of Jiyugaoka on Sept. 1; “rice noodles” made with 100% domestically produced rice flour debut for the brand

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000156.000042376.html
- anchor: #n1807942
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社七葉、nana’s green tea、はしづめ製麺、山政小山園

Facts:
- 100% domestically produced rice flour
- More than 80 locations in Japan and overseas
- Founded in 1949
- Founded in Jiyugaoka in 2001
- Sept. 1, 2026
- 38 seats
- ¥1,250
- ¥1,450
- ¥1,630
- ¥1,600
- ¥1,350
- ¥770
- ¥870
- ¥920
- ¥1,020

## eve autonomy to speak at a webinar hosted by 芙蓉総合リース on successes and failures in logistics automation and overall optimization

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000157.000131054.html
- anchor: #n1807941
- Companies mentioned: 芙蓉総合リース、eve autonomy、株式会社ナ・デックス

Facts:
- Date: Aug. 26, 2026 (Wed.), 16:00–17:00
- ■Program overview (60 minutes total)
- Currently, about 100 vehicles are operating at approximately 60 locations nationwide.

## Coleman strengthens review collection and use on its online shop by adopting “ReviCo”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000159.000050732.html
- anchor: #n1807940
- Companies mentioned: Coleman、株式会社visumo、ニューウェルブランズ・ジャパン合同会社、株式会社インターファクトリー、EBISUMART、ReviCo

Facts:
- “ReviCo” is currently used by more than 400 e-commerce sites.
- More than 800 sites built to date.

## 【Super Hotel’s 30th anniversary】Summer-only original fans featuring a “hinoki-scented aroma capsule sticker” and a spot-the-difference game for parents and children

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000038388.html
- anchor: #n1807939
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スーパーホテル、三生医薬株式会社

Facts:
- Operates 181 hotels in Japan and overseas
- 30th-anniversary initiative
- Distribution to begin sequentially from August 2026
- 179 locations in Japan
- 2 locations overseas

## Assess your security review framework for vendors and cloud services with a 12-question self-check that takes about 3 minutes. New free web tool, “Risk Check Operations Maturity Assessment,” shows how your “deviation score” compares with other companies

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000089471.html
- anchor: #n1807938
- Companies mentioned: SecureNavi株式会社、IPA

Facts:
- Only 47.8% of companies conduct regular risk checks for “all applicable targets”
- Just 22.5% of companies have “clear criteria that anyone can apply”
- Overall, 60.5% feel that “at this rate, operations will grind to a halt”

## TESS Group holds on-site tour for analysts at its EFB pellet manufacturing demonstration plant in Indonesia (3rd session)

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000165.000143072.html
- anchor: #n1807937
- Companies mentioned: テスホールディングス株式会社、PT PTEC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT、PTEC社

Facts:
- Friday, July 24, 2026
- The completion ceremony was held in July 2026
- Announced Jan. 18, 2024
- Announced March 4, 2024

## Insta360 Asakusa Main Store grand opening on Friday, Aug. 8, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000170.000052813.html
- anchor: #n1807936
- Companies mentioned: Insta360、ハローキティ、SANRIO CO., LTD.

Facts:
- The grand opening will take place on Friday, Aug. 8, 2026
- General opening hours: 13:00–19:00
- Regular business hours: 10:00–19:00 (from the day after the grand opening)
- “Photography tickets” will be distributed to the first 10 visitors

## Redcliff to operate the first-ever drone show at the 2026 Biwako Grand Fireworks Festival

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000172.000087924.html
- anchor: #n1807935
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社レッドクリフ、びわ湖大花火大会実行委員会、株式会社富士キメラ総研、日本国際博覧会

Facts:
- Drone show featuring 1,300 drones
- This year’s festival marks its 40th edition
- 3,000 drones to take flight
- Capital: 630.5 million yen

## 2026年8月28日 アートマン アートマン コスメ立川髙島屋S.C.店が新規オープン！

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000177.000155796.html
- anchor: #n1807934
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社京王アートマン、京王グループ、立川髙島屋S.C.

Facts:
- Friday, Aug. 28, 2026
- 3-minute walk from the north exit of JR Tachikawa Station

## FC Channel holds the 2nd FC “Ikebukuro” meetup, attended by about 20 franchise stakeholders

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000177.000162890.html
- anchor: #n1807933
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クロスワン、YouTube「フランチャイズチャンネル」

Facts:
- July 30, 2026

## Teikoku Real Estate donates 10 tents in kind to Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, through the corporate hometown tax program

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000180.000057958.html
- anchor: #n1807932
- Companies mentioned: 帝国不動産株式会社、株式会社アーキテクト・ディベロッパー

Facts:
- 10 tents

## スリーアールグループ sponsors Tenshinkan Children’s Cafeteria’s summer vacation event, “Multicultural and Diversity Summer School”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000184.000111100.html
- anchor: #n1807931
- Companies mentioned: スリーアールグループ、スリーアール株式会社、一般財団法人天真館、子ども食堂運営委員会、事務局Lapoche、一般社団法人Hapiplus、Peatix

Facts:
- Event dates: Aug. 8–16, 2026
- Employees: 105 (group)
- Capital: 42 million yen (group)

## “Hagu ONE,” the pension DX system for the “Hagukumi Corporate Pension,” gets a major upgrade to its contribution simulation feature

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000185.000074850.html
- anchor: #n1807930
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベター・プレイス、福祉はぐくみ企業年金基金、山梨大学、金融庁、厚生労働省

Facts:
- About 95% of adopting corporations are small and medium-sized, with 300 or fewer employees
- 約3分の1の法人が福祉・医療・教育関連
- Average enrollment rate by corporation size: 77.2% for contracts with 30 or fewer employees covered by employees’ pension insurance

## Ahead of “GREEN×EXPO 2027,” tourism branding “Hana no Minato” enters a new chapter. New logo and key visual unveiled under the theme of Yokohama’s flower-filled “gateway”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000187.000048026.html
- anchor: #n1807929
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人横浜市観光協会、泉陽興業株式会社、L.i.F design、横浜ディスプレイミュージアム、mouette、アニヴェルセル株式会社

Facts:
- Service will operate during Aug. 7–30, 2026
- Total vehicles: 2 (1 blue design, 1 summer design)
- Adults (junior high school students and older): 1,000 yen one way / 1,800 yen round trip
- Children (ages 3 through elementary school): 500 yen one way / 900 yen round trip
- Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026 (national holiday) ※No event will be held on Sunday, Aug. 16
- Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026 (national holiday) and Sunday, Aug. 16 ※Held over 2 days

## Free release of the document “Understand it all in 10 minutes! Why more employees are unsure about their careers | 3 steps HR should take”｜株式会社LDcube

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000190.000131307.html
- anchor: #n1807928
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LDcube、株式会社ビジネスコンサルタント

Facts:
- Capital: 30 million yen
- Tel: 03-3525-7002

## “SKY BEER FESTA in ACAO FOREST,” featuring all 15 varieties of local beer originating in Shizuoka, to be held for the first time!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000191.000076648.html
- anchor: #n1807927
- Companies mentioned: ACAO SPA & RESORT株式会社、熱海ビール、伊豆の国ビール、リパブリュー、宇佐美麦酒、反射炉ビヤ、ベアードブルーイング、COEDA HOUSE、曽我浅間神社、gift & workshop cokage

Facts:
- 4 days only
- Aug. 12, 2026
- Adults: 2,500 yen
- Children (elementary school students): 1,000 yen
- Additional 1,000 yen for bringing a pet
- Under 20 years old

## 【Yokohama F. Marinos】渡商会 Co., Ltd. named official sponsor

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000192.000049844.html
- anchor: #n1807926

Yokohama F. Marinos has signed an official sponsorship agreement with 渡商会 Co., Ltd. The partnership with a 100-year-old company rooted in Yokohama is expected to contribute to the local community.

## Space Data signs cooperation memorandum with EmotionX, a confidential computing company spun out of Kioxia, in defense and national security

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000196.000080352.html
- anchor: #n1807925
- Companies mentioned: キオクシア株式会社、キオクシアホールディングス株式会社

スペースデータ and EmotionX have signed a cooperation memorandum in the defense and national security fields. They will explore a next-generation platform combining confidential computing and physical AI to protect and utilize sensitive information, in a partnership expected to strengthen security at the national level.

## Wins Kanagawa Prefecture’s Zushi City contract for “women’s telework support services” for the 3rd consecutive year

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000197.000047071.html
- anchor: #n1807924
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イマクリエ、逗子市商工会

Facts:
- A 6-session, hands-on program
- Registered members residing in more than 40 countries worldwide
- Established: July 2007

## Upcycles unused potassium components into fertilizer

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000197.000073630.html
- anchor: #n1807923
- Companies mentioned: 静岡県立大学

Yokkaichi Gosei and 静岡県立大学 have begun joint research into reusing potassium from manufacturing byproducts as fertilizer. The initiative is expected to promote resource circulation and reduce reliance on imports, contributing to the development of a sustainable chemical industry.

## [Performing Artists, 4th Announcement] Haruya Otsuka and Masato Shibata, 2 masters of Tsugaru shamisen, set to perform at Yaizu's Bon festival, “BON BON BON 2026 ─ 盆祭・ボンパ ─”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000197.000101362.html
- anchor: #n1807922
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社nonii、Recording Academy、e+、アソビュー！

Facts:
- 2026年8月22日（土）・23日（日）
- More than 20 individual championship wins at national competitions
- 13 individual championships and 28 wins overall, including team competitions

## Imacrea wins telework implementation and retention support contract from Iwate Prefecture's Hirono Town for 2 consecutive years

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000198.000047071.html
- anchor: #n1807921
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォーバル

Imacrea has won a contract for telework implementation support in Hirono Town, Iwate Prefecture, for 2 consecutive years. The project aims to build a sustainable work model through the digital transformation of local businesses and digital talent development among residents.

## [SwitchBot] More smart home options for life with pets. Begins offering smart pet appliance products from homerunPET

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000199.000057002.html
- anchor: #n1807920
- Companies mentioned: SWITCHBOT株式会社、homerunPET

Facts:
- 2 million households using the service in Japan
- 5 million units sold cumulatively
- Airbo air purifier Regular price: ¥49,500
- Loobo Max fully automatic cat litter box Regular price: ¥99,000
- Smart pet feeder with stainless steel bowl Regular price: ¥14,800
- Pet water fountain Regular price: ¥5,980
- Pet blower Regular price: ¥25,850

## ビューティラボからセルフカラーを”楽しい”時間に変える新提案手で伸ばしてムラなく塗れる「ビューティラボ カラーセラム」新発売

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000201.000055092.html
- anchor: #n1807919
- Companies mentioned: ホーユー株式会社、ビューティラボ、ロフト

Facts:
- Available in 11 colors
- On sale September 14, 2026
- Number of employees: 1,036 (as of October 31, 2025)
- Consolidated net sales: ¥52.7 billion (fiscal year ended October 31, 2025)

## 【試験対策ゼロで公務員へ】京都府亀岡市の土木職の採用コンセプトは「ゆるい土木」。有資格者は面接2回で採用へ。9月2日〆切

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000206.000052338.html
- anchor: #n1807918
- Companies mentioned: 京都府亀岡市、京都サンガF.C.、KYOCERA

Facts:
- General civil engineering (advanced) and general civil engineering (entry-level): 10 positions
- FY2026 city employee recruitment examination
- April 1, 2027 (may be moved earlier in consultation with successful candidates)

## Rohde & Schwarz's R&S IMAGER uses millimeter-wave imaging to inspect packaged products in real time

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000206.000104512.html
- anchor: #n1807917
- Companies mentioned: Rohde & Schwarz、ローデ・シュワルツ・ジャパン株式会社、Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.

Facts:
- Founded in Munich, Germany, in 1933 by Dr. Lothar Rohde and Dr. Hermann Schwarz.
- Became a fully independent company of Rohde & Schwarz in 2003

## Shippio launches new feature that uses AI OCR on invoices to automate visualization of “goods in transit”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000215.000025761.html
- anchor: #n1807916
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Shippio、Shippio、Shippio, Inc.、Shippio Platform、Shippio Forwarding、Shippio Cargo、Shippio Works、一般社団法人 国際フレイトフォワーダーズ協会、JIFFA

Facts:
- Bills of lading (B/L) since April 2025
- Invoices and packing lists since August 2025

## 会議室.COM unveils tagline and logo commemorating its 25th anniversary

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000221.000024100.html
- anchor: #n1807915
- Companies mentioned: アスノシステム株式会社、株式会社MCEAホールディングス、会議室.COM、レンタルオフィス.com、PANOVIEWN、Olive、Thanks Peer、PE-BANK

Facts:
- 25th anniversary of the service launch
- Service launched in 2000
- 38 years of track record and experience
- Capital: 100 million yen
- September 1, 2009
- September 1, 2015

## [Wakamono Research Survey] Asked young people of the Reiwa era: Ranking of the songs they most want to hear in summer 2026

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000225.000162122.html
- anchor: #n1807914
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワカモノリサーチ、Mrs. GREEN APPLE、YUI、SHISHAMO、aiko、DAOKO、米津玄師、ゆず、フジファブリック

Facts:
- Number of valid responses

## 『マンション価値を高める「見える化」とSROI入門～管理組合が実践できる価値創造の新手法～』8月20日（木）無料Webセミナー（マンションみらい価値研究所）

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000226.000059962.html
- anchor: #n1807913
- Companies mentioned: 大和ライフネクスト株式会社、マンションみらい価値研究所、大和ハウスグループ、AIGインシュアランスサービス、AIU保険会社、愛知産業大学、東京理科大学、日本価値創造ERM学会、一般社団法人マンション管理業協会

Facts:
- Capital: ¥130.1 million
- Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026
- 16：00～

## CTC and ROBO-HI partner to automate and reduce staffing for the transport of extremely heavy loads weighing 50–200 tons

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000227.000108377.html
- anchor: #n1807912
- Companies mentioned: CTC、ROBO-HI、伊藤忠テクノソリューションズ株式会社、ROBO-HI株式会社

Facts:
- Automated guided vehicles for extremely heavy loads weighing 50–200 tons

## VTuberが茨城県鉾田市と連携して企画を実施、観光客の誘致などを促進

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000236.000097346.html
- anchor: #n1807911
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社uyet、ななしいんく、株式会社フューチャーリンクネットワーク、鉾田市

Facts:
- From August 4, 2026
- 茨城県鉾田市のほか、岩手県八幡平市、岡山県新見市、福島県喜多方市、熊本県玉名市、岐阜県垂井町、北海道鶴居村、埼玉県川口市の計８自治体で実施しています

## Airbnb Japan、 男子プロバスケットボールクラブ Bリーグ アルティーリ千葉のオフィシャルパートナーに就任

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000239.000016248.html
- anchor: #n1807910
- Companies mentioned: Airbnb Japan株式会社、アルティーリ千葉、株式会社アルティーリ、Airbnb、HULIC、レバンガ北海道、島根スサノオマジック、東京サンロッカーズ、琉球ゴールデンキングス、佐賀バルーナーズ、千葉ジェッツ、三遠ネオフェニックス、大阪エヴェッサ

Facts:
- Number of winners: 100 people in total (assuming 20 people × 5 time slots)
- Number of winners: 20 pairs, 40 people, for 11 eligible games (by lottery)
- Number of winners: 5 people selected by lottery
- Complete a reservation and stay at accommodation costing ¥10,000 or more on Airbnb
- 応募期間：2026年8月3日（月）〜 2026年10月31日（土）18:00まで
- Scheduled to begin in January 2027

## “Premium Toppings Fair” brings together everything from rare toppings to popular favorites; hearty stamina-boosting meat dishes also make their debut

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000240.000020954.html
- anchor: #n1807909
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Genki Global Dining Concepts、魚べい、元気寿司、大阪焼肉 うま勝、GENKI SUSHI×魚べい、千両

Facts:
- Engawa gunkan sushi

## 品川区、コミュニティスペース「info＆cafe SQUARE」で「タコライスのしながわボウル」提供

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000240.000087362.html
- anchor: #n1807832
- Companies mentioned: 品川区、キユーピー株式会社

Facts:
- 30 servings each day
- Only 3.3% of residents consume enough vegetables

## [Support for renewing and achieving higher recognition as a Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization] Launches service to organize differences from the previous year

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000243.000118106.html
- anchor: #n1807831
- Companies mentioned: フラクタルワークアウト株式会社、BODY PALETTE、FRACTAL MEDICAL FITNESS

Facts:
- Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2027

## 江戸川区、妊娠中の栄養・体重管理を『あすけん』でサポートして1年〜「あすママコース」を区内在住の妊婦へ無償提供、2年目も継続〜

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000251.000058653.html
- anchor: #n1807830
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社asken、江戸川区、Google Play、App Store、Sensor Tower

Facts:
- More than 14 million total members
- More than 700 people
- Approximately 102,000 people in total
- More than 150,000 menu items
- More than 11 billion meal records

## A signature creation from a traditional Japanese confectionery shop founded more than 70 years ago and continually evolving each year. “Premium ohagi,” made with “Murasaki Sayaka” from 北海道十勝産 and Hiyoku glutinous rice from 九州熊本産, on sale for the Bon holiday season only

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000254.000074986.html
- anchor: #n1807829
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社お亀堂、北海道十勝産、九州熊本産

Facts:
- Founded more than 70 years ago
- On sale for 4 days only
- ¥320 each, tax included
- 2026年8月12日（水）～8月15日（土）

## [WAO High School Global Course] Study Abroad Seminar: Tetsuya Yasukochi × WAO High School, “Take on the world with Eiken®! How to use Eiken® to expand your academic and career options”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000259.000068132.html
- anchor: #n1807828
- Companies mentioned: ワオ高等学校、ワオ未来学園、日本英語検定協会、東進ハイスクール、東進ビジネススクール、公益財団法人、南オーストラリア州政府教育省、ワオ・コーポレーション、個別指導Axis（アクシス）

Facts:
- Date and time: September 12 (Saturday), 10:00–11:30
- 47 prefectures and more than 500 campuses: 「個別指導Axis（アクシス）」

## SAMURAI to exhibit at “IT & Information Systems DXPO Tokyo ’26” — helping people upskill as efficiently as possible in the generative AI era

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000260.000047683.html
- anchor: #n1807827
- Companies mentioned: SAMURAI、ブティックス株式会社、Microsoft 365、Claude Code

Facts:
- More than 50,000 people trained cumulatively (*)
- Up to 75% of training costs can be subsidized
- Learn the basics and practical applications of the paid version of Copilot in just 3 hours

## [Large capacity × functionality] Popular quilted Boston bag returns with an elegant new look!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000265.000099393.html
- anchor: #n1807826
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HAYNI、HAYNI、Ops.

Facts:
- Width (top): approx. 30 cm
- Width (base): approx. 39.5 cm
- Height: approx. 26cm
- Gusset: approx. 16.5cm
- Opening width: approx. 41cm
- Handle height: approx. 23cm
- Width between handles: approx. 30cm
- Handle width: approx. 3.2cm
- Length: approx. 84–132cm
- Width: 3.7cm
- Main body: approx. 700 g
- Shoulder strap: approx. 110 g
- Width (top): approx. 33cm
- Width (bottom): approx. 43cm
- Height: approx. 30cm

## The AI manual creation feature in “Kaminashi Education” now supports voice and text input

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000267.000054269.html
- anchor: #n1807825
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カミナシ、グリーンフィールド沖縄株式会社、いわくにバス株式会社

Facts:
- Accident response manual (approx. 1,900 characters)
- Read aloud for about 10 minutes

## [200 locations nationwide] Tokyo’s popular, queue-drawing izakaya 新時代 to open in Fuji, Shizuoka, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000269.000070373.html
- anchor: #n1807824
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファッズ、新時代、アメリカFC、CAヴォトゥポランゲンセ、ジョインヴィレEC、Breaking Down

Facts:
- Bringing energy to towns across Japan! What is the talked-about 新時代?
- The group’s annual sales are currently projected to reach ¥30 billion this fiscal year
- 9,000 employees
- 伝串は、1本50円（税込55円）の揚げ鶏皮串です。
- A sale on all drinks for ¥94 (¥103 including tax)!
- Charcoal-grilled domestic mature chicken “どる焼き” ¥480 (¥528 including tax)
- “Fussy Potato Salad, Half” ¥380 (¥418 including tax)
- “10x Nori Isobe-age” ¥380 (¥418 including tax)
- Capital: ¥84,930,000

## Unique impedance-matching technology enables highly flexible, long-range electric-field-coupled wireless power transfer using “ultra-thin aluminum tape”!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000270.000009609.html
- anchor: #n1807823
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社B&PLUS

Facts:
- By making the electrodes from aluminum tape just 0.1mm thick
- It can supply approximately 30W of power to the receiving side

## The Japanese premiere of the final season of the hugely popular psychological crime investigation drama “Profiling: Paris Crime Investigation Unit,” set in Paris, is set for Saturday, 8/29!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000274.000010255.html
- anchor: #n1807822
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ＡＸＮエンタテインメント、TF1、BEAUBOURG AUDIOVISUEL、アクションチャンネル

Facts:
- Saturday, 8/29
- 6 p.m.
- Final season (Season 10, 8 episodes in total)
- 8 episodes in total
- Saturday, 8/8
- 4 consecutive weeks
- Episode 1
- 2:00 p.m.
- 12 episodes in total
- 18 episodes in total
- Episodes 1–14
- Episodes 15–18
- 102 episodes in total
- More than 100 countries and regions worldwide

## Announcing the popular insurance rankings for August 2026! | Comprehensive Insurance Comparison and Useful Information “保険比較ライフィ”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000277.000027965.html
- anchor: #n1807821
- Companies mentioned: Sasuke Financial Lab株式会社、はなさく生命、SBI生命、チューリッヒ生命、オリックス生命、オリーブ少額短期保険、メモリード・ライフ、FWD生命、あんしん少額短期保険、ソニー少額短期保険、ライフネット生命、第一ネオ生命、アフラック、SOMPOひまわり生命、楽天生命、アイアル少額短期保険、ニッセイプラス少額短期保険、ＳＯＭＰＯダイレクト、ソニー損保、チューリッヒ保険会社、三井ダイレクト損保、アクサ損害保険、au損保、損保ジャパン、第一アイペット、リトルファミリー少額短期保険、SBIペット少額短期保険、ジェイアイ傷害火災保険、エイチ・エス損保、Mysurance、三井住友海上、楽天損保、日新火災、ミカタ少額短期保険株式会社、エール少額短期保険、ジャパン少額短期保険、SBIリスタ少額短期保険

Facts:
- Survey period (2026/01/01–2026/06/30)

## 株式会社イーオン and ハオ中国語アカデミー support participants in the “Chuken 2026 Speech Contest” hosted by 日本中国語検定協会

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000279.000062811.html
- anchor: #n1807820
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イーオン、ハオ中国語アカデミー、日本中国語検定協会、KDDIグループ

Facts:
- ¥30,000 prize
- ¥10,000 prize
- October 3, 2026
- July 1, 2026

## Creating “encounters for young people” with students: Omicale × 甲南大学 (CUBE) industry-academia collaboration project. Students present a dating model for Gen Z

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000281.000020019.html
- anchor: #n1807819
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オミカレ、甲南大学、甲南大学マネジメント創造学部（CUBE）

Facts:
- More than 1 million members
- A fan engagement market worth approximately ¥4.1 trillion
- A 15-session project

## The フルーティス™ has become an alcoholic drink?! “フルーティス™ Vinegar Sour, Shine Muscat Flavor”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000287.000060129.html
- anchor: #n1807818
- Companies mentioned: 三菱食品株式会社、株式会社Mizkan、フルーティス™

Facts:
- Alcohol content
- Volume

## Green Carbon株式会社 signs a strategic MOU with Impact Earth, aiming to expand nature-based carbon projects in Southeast Asia

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000293.000117956.html
- anchor: #n1807817
- Companies mentioned: Green Carbon株式会社、Impact Earth、Palladium、Nature Catalyst Southeast Asia

Facts:
- Created approximately 6,220t of credits in fiscal 2023, a first and the largest scale in Japan
- Plans to expand to approximately 90,000ha (approximately 95,000t) in fiscal 2026
- 6,749 t to be generated in fiscal 2026

## A big size that makes you want to hug it! Approximately 64cm long! エブリデイ Original “Ketchup Plush” makes its debut as a crane game exclusive prize

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000301.000024989.html
- anchor: #n1807816
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東洋、エブリデイ、れトレ屋、トレ

Facts:
- Approximately 64cm long
- August 3, 2026

## Approximately 90% have sensitive or fluctuating skin. What 92 members of the “Thin-Skin Friends Club” revealed about their true feelings on brightening* care [sensitive-skin brand ディセンシア]

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000303.000002987.html
- anchor: #n1807815
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DECENCIA、ポーラ・オルビスグループ、ディセンシア

Facts:
- 92 members of the Thin-Skin Friends Club
- June 2026
- March 10, 2026

## Commerce-focused AI agent ecforce AI launches MCP connectivity, enabling integration with external AI tools

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000310.000016245.html
- anchor: #n1807814
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SUPER STUDIO、ecforce、ecforce AI、ecforce AIdp、ecforce bi、ecforce ma、Cursor、Claude Code、ChatGPTアプリ（Codex）

Facts:
- Capital

## Fukushima Galilei | Exhibition announcement for Food Store Solutions Fair 2026

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000316.000081206.html
- anchor: #n1807813
- Companies mentioned: フクシマガリレイ株式会社、ガリレイホールディングス株式会社、日本食糧新聞社

Facts:
- Capital: 400 million yen
- Slim type with a depth of 900mm

## Opening a 2nd location in the Ikebukuro area! “萬馬軒 Ikebukuro West Exit Main Branch” to open on Wednesday, August 5, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000326.000027681.html
- anchor: #n1807812
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ガーデン、萬馬軒、壱角家、山下本気うどん、高田屋

Facts:
- 1日約250万人が利用する
- “Miso Ramen (Regular)” for ¥710 (¥780 including tax)
- Capital: 2,391 million yen
- Full-time employees: 289
- Part-time employees: 3,594
- 218 locations

## “Japan SEO Conference 2026” to offer limited-time archive streaming | Packed with the latest information on SEO/GEO/agentic commerce and more

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000332.000031263.html
- anchor: #n1807811
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Faber Company、株式会社博報堂、Hakuhodo DY ONE、StoryHub株式会社、Repro株式会社、株式会社Spider Labs、アイオイクス株式会社、株式会社JADE

Facts:
- Held on a scale of 500 attendees, one of the largest ever for an SEO event in Japan
- We will make the following 9 sessions available one by one
- Capital: 100 million yen

## [Election Dot Com on the Road] The 3rd midsummer edition! “選挙ドットコム Channel” offline event to be held in Okinawa on Saturday, August 22

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000346.000019431.html
- anchor: #n1807810
- Companies mentioned: イチニ株式会社、朝日新聞、産経新聞、選挙ドットコム

Facts:
- Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Admission ticket: ¥5,000 (tax included)
- Streaming ticket: Part 1 ¥2,000 (tax included) / Part 2 ¥2,000 (tax included)

## デイリースポーツ membership site “デイリースポーツ Prime” to launch on August 3

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000347.000006053.html
- anchor: #n1807809
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 神戸新聞社、デイリースポーツ

Facts:
- ¥960 per month (tax included)

## New plans, including the top-tier HENNGE One plan, to launch in October 2026

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000349.000007098.html
- anchor: #n1807808
- Companies mentioned: HENNGE株式会社、ITR

Facts:
- The available plans will be completely revamped on October 1, 2026
- Customers will transition to the new plans upon renewals with contract start dates on or after April 1, 2027
- Securities code: 4475

## 静岡市 launches advance registration ahead of its open call for startups for “NE[X]T”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000352.000033909.html
- anchor: #n1807807
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルファドライブ、静岡市、ふじのくに未来創造ラボ、静岡鉄道株式会社

Facts:
- Around 15 companies
- Up to ¥2.5 million
- Up to ¥3.4 million

## Launch of “AI Security asilla” at 4 office buildings in Tokyo managed by ダイビル

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000354.000043312.html
- anchor: #n1807806
- Companies mentioned: ダイビル、株式会社アジラ、AI Security asilla

Facts:
- 4 office buildings in Tokyo
- Operations begin in August 2026

## “カオナビ” adds “AI Match Score Diagnosis,” a feature that automatically assesses candidates’ match with job openings using AI

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000365.000030113.html
- anchor: #n1807805
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カオナビ、カオナビ

Facts:
- Available starting Tuesday, August 4, 2026

## 【July M&A Summary】115 deals, marking 12 consecutive months with more than 3 digits and a record high for July

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000367.000034249.html
- anchor: #n1807804
- Companies mentioned: 日本郵船、NSユナイテッド海運、フューチャー、キーウェスト・ネットワーク、MidOcean Energy、M&A Online、株式会社ストライクグループ

Facts:
- 115 deals
- ¥457.6 billion
- ¥156.8 billion
- ¥129.8 billion
- ¥36.1 billion

## 【First come, first served! Warehouse-clearance sale at rock-bottom prices, even at a loss】楽天’s No. 1 product in 2 categories, the realistic artificial turf “ALTENA,” is now available at a stunning special price! A great chance to transform your weed-covered garden into a spectacular space with “zero weeding”!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000367.000068824.html
- anchor: #n1807803
- Companies mentioned: 三金商事株式会社、MITSUKIN SHOJI Co., Ltd.、ALTENA

Facts:
- Regular price ¥7,980
- Special price ¥5,980 (tax included)
- Regular price ¥8,980
- Special price ¥6,980 (tax included)
- Rated 4.5 or higher

## New store opens in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture! Enjoy great value at “Watts with Kamiyashiro Feel Quality Store.”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000369.000084599.html
- anchor: #n1807802
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワッツ、旭化成

Facts:
- 1,938 stores nationwide
- ¥110 including tax
- Capital: 440.29 million yen

## SHElikes unveils new “summer visual” featuring image character Airi Suzuki

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000392.000027564.html
- anchor: #n1807801
- Companies mentioned: SHE株式会社、SHElikes、℃-ute、Buono！

Facts:
- Campaign period: Through Monday, August 31, 2026
- Learn unlimited skills at a flat rate across more than 50 fields, including web design, marketing and writing
- You can receive a refund of up to 70% of the course fee
- More than 200,000 people have taken courses to date

## University entrance exam past-paper web service “入試正解デジタル” adds past questions for school-recommendation and comprehensive-selection admissions (admissions within the calendar year), in addition to general admissions!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000397.000055026.html
- anchor: #n1807800
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社旺文社、入試正解デジタル、全国大学入試問題正解 学校推薦型選抜・総合型選抜（私立大）、螢雪時代7月臨時増刊 大学入試 推薦&総合型 合格対策ガイド、入試正解デジタル for School、旺文社まなびID

Facts:
- Features past exam questions with answers and explanations from more than 90 universities
- More than 200 universities nationwide
- 10 subjects (English, mathematics, Japanese, physics, chemistry, biology, Japanese history, world history, geography, and politics and economics)
- 6-month plan: Previous price ¥5,500 → New price ¥6,600 (tax included)
- 12-month plan: Previous price ¥7,700 → New price ¥8,800 (tax included)

## いなばペットフード to begin airing a 12-screen video advertisement for “ちゅ〜る” at the Hakata Exit of JR Hakata Station starting August 1!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000398.000058165.html
- anchor: #n1807799
- Companies mentioned: いなばペットフード株式会社、いなば食品グループ、いなば食品株式会社

Facts:
- 12-screen video advertisement
- Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.)
- Saturday, July 31, 2027

## おいしいごはんで、毎日を「ポップ」に！ティファールが提案する一人暮らしのための新習慣「ザ・ポップ マイコン式炊飯器4合」新発売

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000402.000017190.html
- anchor: #n1807798
- Companies mentioned: ティファール、株式会社グループセブジャパン、博報堂Gravity、PACommunication

Facts:
- Approximately 21.15 million households consist of people living alone
- Compact 4-cup rice cooker
- Keeps food warm for up to 12 hours
- Rice cooking can be set up to 24 hours in advance

## ティファールの「ジャスティン 1.2L」が新機能搭載でさらに進化 給湯ロックもフタの開閉も、ワンタッチ快適なあんしんケトルが新登場

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000403.000017190.html
- anchor: #n1807797
- Companies mentioned: ティファール、株式会社グループセブ ジャパン、博報堂Gravity、PACommunication

Facts:
- “Justin 1.2L”
- 1 cup (approximately 140 mL)
- Approximately 1 minute
- Product dimensions W x D x H: approximately 246 x 162 x 228 mm
- Product weight: approximately 1,100 g
- Cord length: approximately 1.1 m
- Rated power consumption: 1,250 W
- Pouring speed increased by approximately 30%

## 【Hydro Flask® (ハイドロフラスク)】New colors for fall/winter 2026. 3 rich new colors added to the core collection

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000407.000055351.html
- anchor: #n1807796
- Companies mentioned: アルコ株式会社、Hydro Flask®、ハイドロフラスク

Facts:
- Autumn and winter 2026
- Sales begin sequentially on Wednesday, August 5
- Approximately 70% share

## 【NOMADIX™ (ノマディックス)】New bag collection and golf towel made from 100% recycled materials arrive from the California-born eco brand!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000410.000055351.html
- anchor: #n1807795
- Companies mentioned: アルコ株式会社、NOMADIX™、ノマディックス

Facts:
- Price: ¥27,500 (tax included)
- Capacity: 25 L
- Price: ¥20,900 (tax included)
- Capacity: 26 L
- Price: ¥9,130 (tax included)
- Capacity: 3 L
- Price: ¥5,500 (tax included)

## 【Limited time】Launch of collaboration cards featuring Akami Karubi and Nachoneko with “SAISON CARD Digital”!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000415.000004442.html
- anchor: #n1807794
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クレディセゾン、Crazy Raccoon、SAISON CARD Digital、セゾン Portal

Facts:
- First 4,000 people
- Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.)
- Monday, August 31, 2026

## Craif selected for the “Reiwa 8 Growth-Oriented SME Research and Development Support Program”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000427.000041883.html
- anchor: #n1807793
- Companies mentioned: Craif株式会社、国立大学法人東海国立大学機構、名古屋大学、厚生労働省、中小企業庁

Facts:
- National medical expenses total ¥48.0 trillion
- Specific health checkup participation rate: 59.9%
- National target: 70%
- Capital: 100 million yen