# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-04 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 6 of 11

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 807 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 224 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 40% of unexpected body discoveries happen while people are walking their dogs—and the 「ドッグウォーカー探偵事務所」 goes on sale Friday, Aug. 7!

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000588.000109856.html
- anchor: #n1808854
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社竹書房、マイケル・ホーガン、林啓恵、嶽まいこ

Facts:
- On sale Friday, Aug. 7, 2026
- Paperback; 520 pages
- List price: ¥1,903 (tax included)

## Fujitsu, Australia's Monash University and CSIRO strengthen Japan-Australia quantum partnership

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000595.000093942.html
- anchor: #n1808853
- Companies mentioned: 富士通株式会社、Monash University、CSIRO、Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation、オーストラリア国立大学

Facts:
- Aiming to realize a superconducting quantum computer with more than 1,000 qubits in fiscal 2026

## 63% of people use AI to find car dealerships! But 81% rule dealerships out due to a lack of information… —What information needs to be prepared in the age of AI search, according to a survey of 1,200 new-car buyers— Seminar announcement

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000601.000037205.html
- anchor: #n1808852
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カンリー、Google、Yahoo!、Apple

Facts:
- The survey found that they were using AI.
- Stopped considering a dealership they were interested in because of insufficient information
- Survey data from 1,200 new-car buyers
- Information on approximately 130,000 or more stores

## 10月開幕「2026-27 大同生命SV.LEAGUE」新設の下部リーグ・SV.LEAGUE GROWTH含む男女全試合をJ SPORTSオンデマンドでLIVE配信！

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000630.000014079.html
- anchor: #n1808851
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジェイ・スポーツ、J SPORTS、大同生命、パナソニックパンサーズ、サントリーサンバーズ大阪、ABEMA

Facts:
- 2026-27 大同生命SV.LEAGUE
- The women's league will adopt an east-west, 2-conference format with 14 clubs
- The number of participating men's clubs will expand from 10 to 12
- 6 clubs will compete in the women's league
- 8 clubs will compete in the men's league
- J SPORTS On Demand “Volleyball Pack”: ¥2,580 (tax included)/month
- U25割1,290円(税込)/月
- J SPORTS On Demand “All-in-One Pack”: ¥2,980 (tax included)/month
- U25割1,490円(税込)/月

## “がたます” makes its debut! Enjoy Niigata and Sado with a collaboration event featuring The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls!

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000633.000021357.html
- anchor: #n1808850
- Companies mentioned: 新潟市、佐渡市、名鉄観光サービス株式会社、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

Facts:
- 30 spots in 新潟市 and 10 spots in 佐渡市, 40 spots in total
- １１ types in total, distributed at random
- ２０ types in total, distributed at random
- Sale price: ¥500 (tax included)
- Sale price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
- Sale price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
- Sale price: ¥550 (tax included)
- Receive １０ free voting tickets

## Are AI responses “generic” because the data entered is mediocre? —How to use success stories from 40 leading companies to unlock AI's potential and shape concrete strategies for the second half of the year—

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000645.000002984.html
- anchor: #n1808849
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シャノン、マーケメディア

Facts:
- 40 leading companies
- 4 days

## [Overall winner of the SRO JAPAN CUP] VALX-supported team “miracolo TOKYO” claims Japan's top spot

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000656.000024045.html
- anchor: #n1808848
- Companies mentioned: VALX株式会社、Team UEMATSU & MIRACOLO Tokyo、McLaren

Facts:
- 780,000 channel subscribers
- A total of 1.56 million followers across social media
- Capital: 90 million yen

## Hatsune Miku and Marasy perform at a music festival in Hokkaido! Surprise joint appearance at the ceremonial first pitch, too!

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000683.000052709.html
- anchor: #n1808847
- Companies mentioned: クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社、マウントアライブ、ヤマハ株式会社

Facts:
- A music festival that drew more than 40,000 people over 2 days
- More than 580,000 people in total
- 139 performances across 55 cities

## Goods from the TV anime “Jujutsu Kaisen” will be released by シンクイノベーション株式会社!

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000684.000071079.html
- anchor: #n1808846
- Companies mentioned: シンクイノベーション株式会社、集英社、呪術廻戦製作委員会

Facts:
- Reservations open: Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, from 12:00
- Scheduled shipping: late September 2026

## A limited-edition collaboration model with 「ホンダ モトコンポ」 is being released by 「セイコー 5スポーツ」

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000719.000010826.html
- anchor: #n1808845
- Companies mentioned: セイコーウオッチ株式会社、ホンダ モトコンポ、本田技研工業株式会社、Honda、セイコー 5スポーツ

Facts:
- Limited production of 8,000 watches
- Suggested retail price: ¥52,800 (tax included)
- Case size: 36.4 mm diameter
- Of these, 1,200 for Japan
- Dry weight: 42 kg
- 49㏄
- 2.5 horsepower
- Enhanced water resistance for everyday use (10 atmospheres)
- Power reserve: approximately 41 hours
- Jewels: 24
- Frequency: 21,600 vibrations/hour

## Asuene publishes a sustainability careers guide and sustainability salary assessment on ASUENE CAREER

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000733.000058538.html
- anchor: #n1808844
- Companies mentioned: アスエネ株式会社、ASUENE CAREER

Facts:
- More than 100 job types
- 8 categories
- 15.1 billion yen

## AI Data Inc. announces “AI R&D Loop,” a new feature of AI突合作業™︎ Loop on AI孔明 on IDX for R&D

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000780.000040956.html
- anchor: #n1808843
- Companies mentioned: AIデータ株式会社、AI孔明 on IDX、Tokkyo.Ai

Facts:
- Capital: 100 million yen (capital reserves: 1.525 billion yen)
- Research funding: ¥50 million
- 300 experiments
- 1 paper
- 0 patents

## The theater entrance becomes the boarding gate for an “infection train”! A “bloodstained boarding ticket” will be given exclusively to attendees at the 4K screening of Train to Busan for 1 week starting Friday, Aug. 21

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000783.000008641.html
- anchor: #n1808842
- Companies mentioned: Filmarks、ツイン、NEXT ENTERTAINMENT WORLD、REDPETER FILM、WOWPOINT

Facts:
- Limited to 1 week
- 60 theaters nationwide
- Flat 1,700 yen

## The number of companies paying to use Professional AI services offered globally by LegalOn Technologies and On Technologies has surpassed 9,000!

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000799.000036601.html
- anchor: #n1808841
- Companies mentioned: LegalOn Technologies、On Technologies、Fides Technology

Facts:
- As of the end of July 2026
- Welcomed into the group through an M&A in October 2025
- In more than 100 countries and regions worldwide
- Since the company was founded in 2017
- 9,000 companies as of the end of March 2026

## ABEMA original program 「すーぱーのびしろたいむ by 今日、好きになりました。」 showcases learning at 首都医校, 大阪医専 and 名古屋医専! Cast members take on hands-on challenges in medical careers

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000882.000011137.html
- anchor: #n1808840
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、首都医校、大阪医専、名古屋医専、今日、好きになりました。、すーぱーのびしろたいむ by 今日、好きになりました。

Facts:
- Broadcast: Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 10 p.m.
- Taking on 4 fields: nursing, dentistry, rehabilitation and clinical emergency care
- Learning related to all 20 occupations in healthcare, welfare and sports
- 8 fields: clinical emergency care, nursing, rehabilitation, dental care, Eastern medicine, sports, medical information and welfare

## 【A surprising new texture】The “miracle mushroom” 松きのこ arrives at curry specialty restaurant 夢民 in Toranomon, Tokyo! “Gourmet Popeye Curry with 松きのこ Rice” available for a limited time in September!

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000918.000041063.html
- anchor: #n1808839
- Companies mentioned: 夢民、株式会社サンライズプロモーション、らぽっぽなめがたファーマーズヴィレッジ、千代の一番

Facts:
- For 1 month, from Tuesday, Sept. 1, to Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
- A harvest yield of about 1/400 that of shiitake mushrooms
- About 3.5 times that of shiitake mushrooms
- 1.4 times that of shiitake mushrooms
- 4 times that of lettuce

## 【XLARGE × X-girl × SUMMER SONIC 2026】Key visual featuring DJ collective FULLHOUSE unveiled

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000987.000018225.html
- anchor: #n1808838
- Companies mentioned: XLARGE、X-girl、SUMMER SONIC 2026、FULLHOUSE、株式会社ビーズインターナショナル

Facts:
- Price: 6,600 yen (tax included)
- August 14 (Fri.)–16 (Sun.), 2026
- Number of employees: 400 (as of June 2026)
- Capital: 45 million yen

## YOLU launches a “3-scent assortment set,” perfect for gifting, from its popular bath tablets on September 2

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001004.000012002.html
- anchor: #n1808837
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Ｉ－ｎｅ、YOLU、楽天市場、Amazon、Yahoo!ショッピング

Facts:
- Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
- Available from September 2, 2026 (Wed.), at the official online store

## The science-fiction visual novel game 『ヴァルキリーチューン：機械仕掛けのアイ』 is also coming to Nintendo Switch! In addition, the original soundtrack, including the theme song, will be released on the Steam store!

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001066.000042572.html
- anchor: #n1808836
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グッドスマイルカンパニー、フロントウイング、GOD BRAVE STUDIO

Facts:
- A full-fledged science-fiction suspense story spanning about 10 hours
- An original soundtrack featuring a total of 36 tracks
- The Nendoroid series of stylized figures, with over 3,000 types released

## BABYMONSTER × 大阪王将 collaboration campaign running for a limited time!

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001068.000010329.html
- anchor: #n1808835
- Companies mentioned: BABYMONSTER、大阪王将、YG ENTERTAINMENT

Facts:
- From August 18, 2026 (Tue.)
- 2,290 yen (tax included)
- 2,220 yen (tax included)
- 2,490 yen (tax included)
- 2,310 yen (tax included)
- 2,320 yen (tax included)
- 2,980 yen (tax included)

## BABYMONSTER × 太陽のトマト麺 collaboration campaign celebrating the 京セラドーム大阪 concert! Limited-time sets and coasters available

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001069.000010329.html
- anchor: #n1808834
- Companies mentioned: BABYMONSTER、太陽のトマト麺、株式会社一品香、YG ENTERTAINMENT、京セラドーム大阪

Facts:
- 1,980 yen (tax included)
- 2,100 yen (tax included)
- 2,500 yen (tax included)
- August 18, 2026 (Tue.)
- September 30 (Wed.)
- Nutrients equivalent to about 3 tomatoes

## 『rienda』 launches a collaboration collection with 『Lil ala mode』, illustrated by popular artist mikko!

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001183.000014511.html
- anchor: #n1808833
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バロックジャパンリミテッド、rienda、Lil ala mode、mikko、SHEL'TTER WEBSTORE、ZOZOTOWN、Rakuten Fashion

Facts:
- ¥6,600 (tax included)
- ¥7,920 (tax included)
- ¥4,950 (tax included)
- ¥3,850 (tax included)
- ¥3,950 (tax included)

## Not enough screen space? A new USB Type-C-compatible HDMI video adapter lets you connect 2 HDMI displays for up to 3 screens, boosting work efficiency

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001496.000026881.html
- anchor: #n1808832
- Companies mentioned: エレコム株式会社、ビックカメラ、ヨドバシ、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング

Facts:
- Up to 3-screen display
- Maximum resolution of 4K(3,840×2,160px)/60Hz
- Price: ¥5,980 (estimated in-store price)
- ¥5,436 (before tax)

## 1つで最大7台のデバイスを接続可能！パソコンやタブレットに挿したまま複数の機器を使い分けられるELECOM Bridge E USBレシーバーを新発売

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001497.000026881.html
- anchor: #n1808831
- Companies mentioned: エレコム株式会社、エレコム、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング

Facts:
- Connect up to 7 devices
- Price: ¥1,379 (estimated in-store price)
- ¥1,254 (before tax)

## Aiming to combine community-focused social contributions with the promotion of sports, ELECOM signs an official partnership agreement with 琉球ゴールデンキングス

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001499.000026881.html
- anchor: #n1808830
- Companies mentioned: エレコム株式会社、琉球ゴールデンキングス、B.LEAGUE

Facts:
- The agreement runs from August 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
- ELECOM was founded in 1986

## 大佛次郎の猫愛あふれる世界を堪能「猫へのまなざし、こどものおはなし展」

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001570.000014302.html
- anchor: #n1808829
- Companies mentioned: 大佛次郎、こども朝日、安泰・画、朝倉摂・画、公益財団法人 横浜市芸術文化振興財団

Facts:
- 【Exhibition period】August 29, 2026 (Sat.)–December 27, 2026 (Sun.)
- 【開館時間】8～9月 10:00～17:30（入館は17:00まで）
- October–December: 10:00–17:00 (admission until 16:30)
- General admission: 200 yen
- Groups of 20 or more: 150 yen
- Yokohama residents aged 65 or older: 100 yen

## GCノベルズ celebrates its 12th anniversary! 《GCノベルズ 12th Anniversary Collaboration Cafe》 opens from 8/7 (Fri.)! 【タブリエ・マーケティング株式会社】

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001613.000099047.html
- anchor: #n1808828
- Companies mentioned: GCノベルズ、キュアメイドカフェ、タブリエ・マーケティング株式会社、マイクロマガジン社

Facts:
- GCノベルズ 12th anniversary
- Drink ticket 【Dine-in and terrace use】 880 yen (tax included)
- Drink ticket 【Takeout】 864 yen (tax included)
- For every 2,000 yen (tax included) spent on or reserved in 『GCノベルズ』-related products

## The lyric video for MyM's new song “デリケートに好きして～クリィミーマイムーVer.～” is out today! Details have also been announced for merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations.

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001768.000011969.html
- anchor: #n1808827
- Companies mentioned: MyM、STARBASE RECORDS、ぴえろ、太田貴子、森三中・大島、ガンバレルーヤ(よしこ・まひる）

Facts:
- A total of 11 items will be available
- Limited to customers who purchase at least 10,000 yen worth of collaboration merchandise, including tax, on a first-come, first-served basis

## A 『まいっちんぐマチコ先生』-labelled ミルトンダフ2007 is here! Raffle entries open August 18 (Tue.)

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001955.000002610.html
- anchor: #n1808826
- Companies mentioned: まいっちんぐマチコ先生、ミルトンダフ2007、WHISKY MEW、小学館集英社プロダクション、えびはら武司、山岡秀雄、小学館

Facts:
- Sale price: 24,200 yen (tax included)
- Total production: 202 bottles
- 700ml
- Aged 18 years
- Alcohol content: 50.3%
- Number available by lottery: 157 bottles

## GARRACK presents a Japanese-made automatic watch combining the movie 『チェンソーマン レゼ篇』 with the traditional craft of Awa washi. Four designs inspired by Chainsaw Man, Bomb, Makima and Aki Hayakawa go on sale August 21, 2026.

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001968.000025284.html
- anchor: #n1808825
- Companies mentioned: GARRACK、株式会社ウエニ貿易、MIYOTA、アワガミファクトリー、MAPPA、集英社、東宝

Facts:
- Price: 39,600 yen (tax included)
- Water resistance: 5 ATM
- Case diameter: 41mm
- Case diameter: 40mm
- The series has surpassed 36 million copies in cumulative circulation
- Domestic box-office revenue: ¥10.8 billion
- Worldwide cumulative box-office revenue: ¥29.78 billion

## Yoichiro Kakitani and Keisuke Tsuboi discuss their respective soccer careers and hopes for the future of the sport, including turning points during their playing days, stories about driving and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the FIFA World Cup 2026

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002111.000025404.html
- anchor: #n1808824
- Companies mentioned: J-WAVE、ブリヂストン、radiko

Facts:
- Radio station J-WAVE (81.3FM)
- FIFA World Cup 2026

## 【国際こども・福祉カレッジ】Students in the Department of Care and Welfare learn why it is important to acquire IT knowledge

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002132.000032951.html
- anchor: #n1808823
- Companies mentioned: 国際こども・福祉カレッジ、インフィック株式会社、NSGグループ

Facts:
- On Friday, July 24, 2026, an introductory lecture on IT caregiving was given by インフィック株式会社, based in Shizuoka Prefecture.

## A plate charm featuring striking motifs from the beloved classic 『星の王子さま』, presented like framed art, will roll out at capsule toy vending machines nationwide from late August 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002151.000022901.html
- anchor: #n1808822
- Companies mentioned: ベネリック株式会社、星の王子さま、アントワーヌ・ド・サン＝テグジュペリ、POMASE

Facts:
- 6 types in total
- 1回300円(税込)
- Recommended age: 15 and older
- It has been translated into more than 660 languages and dialects
- Total circulation has reached 300 million copies

## 【TAC司法書士講座】Passers also take the stage! Information on the online seminar “The Road to Passing the 2027 and 2028 Exams, Starting in August 2026!”

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002735.000021078.html
- anchor: #n1808821
- Companies mentioned: TAC株式会社、TAC司法書士講座、山本オートマチック、オートマ実行委員会

Facts:
- August 8, 2026 (Saturday), 11:00–12:00
- Established: December 1980

## An Adastria-exclusive collection inspired by the world of the “Toy Story” series goes on sale August 5! A total of 62 items, from apparel to accessories, arrive all at once!

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003208.000001304.html
- anchor: #n1808820
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アンドエスティHD、アンドエスティHDグループ、株式会社アダストリア、ディズニー＆ピクサー、株式会社エレメントルール、株式会社BUZZWIT、株式会社ゼットン、株式会社アンドエスティ、株式会社アンドエスティ・ロジスティクス、株式会社WeOur

Facts:
- A collection exclusive to Adastria, inspired by popular characters from the ディズニー＆ピクサー film series “Toy Story,” will go on sale August 5 (Wednesday) across all 6 brands.
- 対象ブランド店舗で、トイ・ストーリーアイテムを税込み3,000円以上ご購入の方、1会計につき1点プレゼント

## 大河ドラマ「豊臣兄弟！」コンサート11/7（土）開催決定！ドラマの音楽を担当する木村秀彬ほか、緒形敦（織田信澄役）、松本怜生（石田三成役）がゲスト出演 8月5日（水）10:00より最速先行受付開始

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003477.000012949.html
- anchor: #n1808819
- Companies mentioned: NHKエンタープライズ、キョードーファクトリー、キョードーメディアス、東京フィルハーモニー交響楽団

Facts:
- Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
- Doors open at 17:15
- 18:00開演
- S seats: ¥12,000
- A seats: ¥10,000
- B seats: ¥8,000
- U25 (same-day assigned-seat ticket): ¥3,000

## Yunosuke Matsushima, appearing in the musical “Touken Ranbu: Tsukiyo Ichiru,” makes his first solo appearance on the cover and in the lead feature of “Stage Stars”! The back cover and closing feature will spotlight Ryo Takahashi.

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003485.000006568.html
- anchor: #n1808818
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東京ニュース通信社、ジュンク堂書店、アニメイト、研音公式ショップK-SHOP、セブンネットショッピング、楽天ブックス、HMV online

Facts:
- Price: ¥3,300 (base price ¥3,000) (10% tax)
- List price: ¥1,980

## Guest Junki Kono of JO1 candidly reveals his ideal type! A kiss for an encore, a kiss overheard, a kiss at a bittersweet farewell… The studio rises to its feet for an unprecedented “kiss extravaganza” | “Shuffle Island Season7,” Episode 5

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003708.000064643.html
- anchor: #n1808817
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、JO1、WANIMA、ニューヨーク、礼賛の書

Facts:
- August 4, 2026
- 9 p.m.
- 10th anniversary of launch
- 1,180 yen per month
- 680 yen per month

## 【新富良野プリンスホテル】A one-night-only special course featuring ingredients nurtured by Hokkaido’s land and sea, with chef おにぎり太郎, who has drawn attention from Japan and overseas on social media

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003903.000024668.html
- anchor: #n1808816
- Companies mentioned: 新富良野プリンスホテル、株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド、膳 八女や

Facts:
- 1 名さま ￥15,000
- SAKEディプロマとソムリエが選んだ日本酒とワインのペアリング 1名さま ￥6,000
- For 22 guests; reservations required

## 【セサミストリートマーケット】“ENJOY SUMMER!” Colorful, vibrant items perfect for summer arrive〈August 6 (Thursday)〉

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004345.000018505.html
- anchor: #n1808815
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ、セサミストリートマーケット、セサミワークショップ、セサミストリート

Facts:
- 4 types in total / ¥3,520
- 4 types in total / ¥1,980
- 4 types in total / ¥1,320
- 4 types in total / ¥1,210
- 2 types in total / ¥5,940
- ￥550
- ￥990

## A seminar titled “The Battle for AIDV Dominance in the Global Automotive Industry,” led by Li Qiangfu, chief analyst in the Technical Research Department of 株式会社フォーイン, will be held on September 9, 2026 (Wednesday)!!

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004586.000032407.html
- anchor: #n1808814
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォーイン、NVIDIA、Tesla、Mercedes-Benz、GM、Hyundai Motor Group、BYD、いすゞ、GAFA、Qualcomm、Huawei、新社会システム総合研究所

Facts:
- January 2026
- Approximately 500 events organized annually
- more than 28 years since its founding

## 生田絵梨花、初の「絵本」とタイアップ！テーマソング「にゃんとかにゃるる」8月26日先行配信決定！

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004951.000013546.html
- anchor: #n1808813
- Companies mentioned: 生田絵梨花、大塚健太、コンドウアキ、Sony Music Shop、学研出版、Amazon、ソニーミュージックレーベルズ

Facts:
- Price: ¥2.850 (including tax)
- List price: ¥1.650 (including tax)
- In addition,【50 winners selected by lottery】will receive a poster with a handwritten autograph and their name on it!

## 舞台『刀剣乱舞』陽伝 月と太陽と星々よ＜前編・後編通し券＞『刀剣乱舞ONLINE』ゲーム内チケット先行＆「DMMプレミアム」会員向けチケット先行の申し込み受付スタート

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005093.000002581.html
- anchor: #n1808812
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社DMM.com、合同会社EXNOA、株式会社ニトロプラス、DMM TV、刀剣乱舞ONLINE

Facts:
- Total users surpass 15 million
- 60.12 million members
- 550 yen per month
- ¥650 per month

## Turns ON/OFF by sliding open and closed! Ultra-thin wireless mouse with a slide mechanism, convenient for carrying, now on sale

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006067.000011495.html
- anchor: #n1808811
- Companies mentioned: サンワサプライ株式会社、サンワダイレクト

Facts:
- Sale price: ¥3,891 (before tax)

## Merchandise information (First Edition) for “Ace of Diamond actⅡ -SS- The Talk & Live” released!

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008754.000001719.html
- anchor: #n1808810
- Companies mentioned: 講談社、ダイヤのA actⅡ -SS- The Talk & Live製作委員会、テレビ東京

Facts:
- General admission (daytime and evening): ¥11,000 each (tax included / various fees not included)
- Scheduled to be held on September 26, 2026 (Saturday)
- "Ace of Diamond" is on sale in all 47 volumes of 講談社 Comics
- "Ace of Diamond actⅡ" is on sale in all 34 volumes of 講談社 Comics

## WOWOW to exclusively broadcast and stream Janet Jackson’s latest Japan tour! Performances by 3 special guests will also be broadcast and streamed!

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008872.000001355.html
- anchor: #n1808809
- Companies mentioned: WOWOW、BE:FIRST、HANA

Facts:
- To be held in June 2026
- 9/26 (Saturday), 6:00 p.m.
- 1 month
- June 13, 2026

## Kenta Otsuka and Aki Kondo team up for the first time! Picture book “ふみきりねこ,” with a theme song by Erika Ikuta, set for release

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009301.000002535.html
- anchor: #n1808808
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 Gakken、Amazon、楽天ブックス

Facts:
- List price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
- Scheduled release date: October 15, 2026
- Revenue: ¥199.1 billion
- Consolidated subsidiaries: 82

## 【A fabulous bag in collaboration with OJICO☆】The September–October issue of “最強のりものヒーローズ” comes with an OJICO-designed “working vehicles body bag” as a bonus♪

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009303.000002535.html
- anchor: #n1808807
- Companies mentioned: OJICO、株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 Gakken

Facts:
- Special price: ¥1,650 (including tax)
- The September–October issue of “最強のりものヒーローズ” was released on July 31, 2026.
- This issue’s DVD features 11 chapters, with approximately 96 minutes of content!

## TV anime “BanG Dream! ゆめ∞みた” Episode 8 airs August 6 (Thursday)! Preview stills and synopsis also revealed

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009661.000014827.html
- anchor: #n1808806
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブシロード、TOKYO MX、BS日テレ、サンテレビ、テレビ愛知、北海道テレビ放送、静岡放送、テレビせとうち、東日本放送、広島テレビ放送、熊本朝日放送、新潟テレビ21、長崎文化放送、北陸朝日放送、テレビ愛媛、ABEMA、Prime Video、DMM TV、dアニメストア、FOD、Hulu、J:COM STREAM＆みるプラス、Lemino、TELASA、U-NEXT、アニメ放題、ニコニコ、バンダイチャンネル、TVer

Facts:
- It will air on August 6, 2026 (Thursday)
- 毎週木曜23:00より放送
- Project’s 11th anniversary
- A total of 52 episodes
- On October 16, 2026
- In January 2027

## The popular pro baseball mascot “DB.スターマン” teams up in a miraculous collaboration with a globally renowned self-help classic! Reservations open for a book that teaches how to cultivate the heart and find happiness!

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019796.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1808805
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、横浜DeNAベイスターズ

Facts:
- List price: ¥2,420 (base price ¥2,200 + tax)
- List price: ¥550 (base price ¥500 + tax)

## 【大人気御礼・再販決定！】電撃文庫30周年記念『８６―エイティシックス―』オンラインくじ

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019843.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1808804
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、電撃文庫、くじ引き堂

Facts:
- Sales begin at 12:00 on August 10, 2026 (Monday)
- September 8, 2026 (Tuesday), 11:59
- 1回 770円(税込)

## “Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian” Kirameki Summer Lottery arrives!

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019856.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1808803
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、くじ引き堂

Facts:
- Sales period: August 12, 2026 (Wednesday), 12:00–September 8, 2026 (Tuesday), 11:59
- 販売価格：1回 770円(税込)※別途発送手数料が掛かります。

## “Young Ace” is running mail-order sales in 3 consecutive issues!! Introducing original goods from “Bungo Stray Dogs” and “Bungo Stray Dogs Wan!” in the September issue!

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019865.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1808802
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、ニュータイプ、カドスト

Facts:
- Reproduction art print【B】 Price: ¥27,500 (including tax)
- Monochrome reproduced manuscript (set of 2)【C】【D】(※from left) Price: ¥5,500 (including tax)
- Chuya Nakahara panel plate stand, set of 3【C】 Price: ¥3,960 (including tax)
- Ryunosuke Akutagawa panel plate stand, set of 3【D】 Price: ¥3,960 (including tax)
- T-shirt【B】 Price: ¥4,290 (including tax)
- Acrylic plate [C] [D] (from left) Price: ¥3,300 (tax included)
- Dazai & Chūya comic-panel plate stand, set of 3 [B] Price: ¥3,960 (tax included)

## KADOKAWA PLASTIC MODEL SERIES Spice and Wolf MERCHANT MEETS THE WISE WOLF: Holo now available for preorder!

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019869.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1808801
- Companies mentioned: KADOKAWA、ローエン商業組合

Facts:
- Price: ¥9,680 (tax included)
- Price: ¥11,880 (tax included)
- Price: ¥12,980 (tax included)
- Price: ¥15,180 (tax included)
- Approx. 151 mm tall

## Toshimi Tagawa's 35th debut anniversary best album project: song voting and requests now open!!! The “MY BEST” selected by Toshimi Tagawa is announced!!!

- Published: 2026-08-04T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005033.000019470.html
- anchor: #n1808945
- Companies mentioned: 日本コロムビア株式会社、IKKO、USEN、仮面ライダー、東映特撮

Facts:
- 35th anniversary of her debut
- 114 tracks in total
- MY BEST" 17 tracks
- 97 tracks
- Vote for 3 songs
- 2026/8/4 (Tue.) 12:00
- 2026/9/13 (Sun.) 23:59
- ¥3,300 (tax included)

## AI-agent-only recruiting platform AVACAREER completes ¥50 million seed funding round

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:59:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000153411.html
- anchor: #n1808600
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NexusAdvisors、AVACAREER、Skyland Ventures、East Ventures、株式会社ANOBAKA

Facts:
- ¥50 million in total funding

## Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake disaster-area support

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:59:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000159912.html
- anchor: #n1808601
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オンラインドクター.com、イシャチョク

Facts:
- Waiving the ¥1,100 (tax included) system usage fee for virtual waiting room-style online medical consultations
- Capital: ¥829,348,600 (including capital reserve)

## [FERRAGAMO] Photographer Johnny Dufort reimagines iconic フェラガモ visual motifs through a surrealist sensibility.

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:58:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000090078.html
- anchor: #n1808602
- Companies mentioned: フェラガモ、Baron & Baron, Inc.

Facts:
- A style created by Salvatore フェラガモ in 1954
- The innovative “shell sole” conceived in 1957
- A sculptural work created in 1994, composed of countless shoes

## [Back in stock] Customize your ジムニー/ジムニーシエラ/Nomade to your liking. Choose from 24 items, including popular rear ladders, bumper guards and fog-light covers. Easily install the parts the day they arrive.

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:58:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001099.000079792.html
- anchor: #n1808603
- Companies mentioned: Fun Standard株式会社、CRAFTWORKS、ジムニー、ジムニーシエラ、ジムニーノマド、Amazon、楽天市場

Facts:
- 24 types in total
- Stock arriving in July 2026

## Laox Group company 株式会社トランストレード begins sales at 明治屋’s “Singapore Fair 2026” as the domestic Japanese sales agent for Singapore’s leading craft distillery, Rachelle The Rabbit

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:57:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000077089.html
- anchor: #n1808604
- Companies mentioned: ラオックスホールディングス株式会社、株式会社トランストレード、明治屋、Rachelle The Rabbit

Facts:
- We will sell 4 products
- Wednesday, Aug. 5 to Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026
- 700ml: ¥7,680 (before tax)
- 700ml: ¥4,500 (before tax)
- 200ml: ¥1,200 (before tax)

## Agreement with 石川県 on J-Credit creation and collaboration with カーボン・シナジー・コンソーシアム

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:54:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000119392.html
- anchor: #n1808605
- Companies mentioned: 石川県、カーボン・シナジー・コンソーシアム、クレアトゥラ株式会社

Facts:
- Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the prefecture by 2050
- Cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% in fiscal 2030

## Launch of new “Tohoku Electric Power House Cleaning” plans

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:51:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000128398.html
- anchor: #n1808606
- Companies mentioned: 東北電力株式会社

Facts:
- 4 plans: “Washing Machines,” “Windows, Sashes and Screens,” “Water-Area Coating” and “Ceiling-Mounted Air Conditioners”
- The new plans will be available starting Aug. 5, 2026

## Average age of business owners hits a record 63.81. 星座出版 launches, offering free interviews to preserve untold business memories in biographical profiles

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000174581.html
- anchor: #n1808608
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社22世紀アート、東京商工リサーチ、帝国データバンク、レコフデータ、Amazon audible

Facts:
- The average age of company presidents reached a new high of 63.81
- Business closures and dissolutions that year totaled 67,949
- The average age of business owners at the time of closure was 71.5
- M&A deals reached a record 5,115
- We have worked on more than 6,000 book publications

## ブランド初コラボ。阪神タイガース×muの本革コンパクト財布が8月9日(野球の日)12:00よりご予約開始。

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000067063.html
- anchor: #n1808607
- Companies mentioned: 阪神タイガース、mu、株式会社ナダヤ

Facts:
- Size: Width 11 cm
- Height: 7.5 cm
- Thickness: 2 cm
- Weight: Approx. 86 g
- Price: ¥15,950 (tax included)

## “Why don’t we get results even when we team up with デザイン会社 or 広告会社?” Free online seminar

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:47:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188358.html
- anchor: #n1808609
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エニィ、デザイン会社、広告会社

Facts:
- Date and time: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, 17:00–17:45

## Furusato Nozei forGood launches crowdfunding-style hometown tax donation campaigns by 5 social startups certified by Fukuoka City

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:47:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000787.000021621.html
- anchor: #n1808610
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ボーダレス・ジャパン、株式会社アッドエス、株式会社ORARE、キャンプ女子株式会社、株式会社灯、MamaLeaf株式会社

Facts:
- Target: ¥2,100,000
- Target amount: 1,000,000 yen
- Target amount: 300,000 yen
- Target: ¥4,800,000
- Sales for fiscal 2025 reached 10.5 billion yen.

## 3人制プロバスケットボールチーム「AZ SAITAMA」の試合会場にデジタルサイネージ搭載ガチャマシン2台を提供 SNSフォロー施策と限定グッズ企画を運用支援

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:47:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000166888.html
- anchor: #n1808611
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゼロプレイス、AZ SAITAMA、marche hug

Facts:
- 2 digital-signage-equipped capsule toy machines

## Full-scale operation of a CASE server begins for the first time in Japan

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:45:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000184858.html
- anchor: #n1808612
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人 実務能力認定機構、1EdTech Consortium、一般財団法人オープンバッジネットワーク

Facts:
- International educational technology standards organization 1EdTech Consortium

## AI × Care and Monitoring: Kochi-based startup イレブンラボ（ElevenLabs） uses Japanese voice and AI technology to recreate the voices of deceased people and family members. AI calling service “リリーメモリー” for people with dementia and older adults living alone to launch in August

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187621.html
- anchor: #n1808961
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社高知動画ラボ、イレブンラボ（ElevenLabs）、Genspark

Facts:
- The number of single-person households in Japan headed by people aged 65 or older exceeds approximately 9 million
- The number of people with dementia is estimated to reach 7 million
- ライトプラン：¥2,980/月（税抜）（1日3分・月90分まで）
- ミドルプラン：¥4,980/月（税抜）（1日5分・月150分まで）
- ヘビープラン：¥6,980/月（税抜）（1日10分・月300分まで）

## 10年の熱工学研究が結実。 ポルタパーク、電気無しで放熱する世界初(*1)の「建材型ベイパーチャンバーパネル」「空調機能性建材」の開発に成功、事業化へ

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187997.html
- anchor: #n1808960
- Companies mentioned: ポルタパーク株式会社、公益財団法人東京都中小企業振興公社

Facts:
- Phase-change material (PCM) with a melting point of 28°C
- PUE of 1.05 or less
- Power consumption kept to around 10kW
- 10Gbps-class ultra-high-speed edge AI environment

## [Oct. 24, Kagoshima] Advancing the commercialization of “domestic coffee” in an era of climate change! First Japan Domestic Coffee Symposium to bring together producers and experts from across the country

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187974.html
- anchor: #n1808959
- Companies mentioned: ノアコーヒー、一般社団法人日本国産コーヒー協会、西日本コーヒー商工組合、株式会社坂ノ途中、おきのえらぶ島観光協会、東酒造、JAL、JUN建設

Facts:
- The 2050 coffee problem
- Stable annual production of approximately 1 ton
- Target: ¥2.3 million

## Starting on 令和8年8月8日, the “Triple 8 Diamond Special Week” will be held! Customers who complete a purchase will receive ８番らーめん!

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000182246.html
- anchor: #n1808958
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社宝石時計の武内、株式会社ハチバン、TAKEUCHI BRIDAL、８番らーめん

Facts:
- The number 8 appears 3 times
- TAKEUCHI BRIDAL’s 8 stores nationwide
- The following 6 stores are eligible
- Founded 78 years ago
- Founded in Ishikawa Prefecture in 1967
- Founded in 1948

## A popular food and beverage brand winning fans in the U.S. and South Korea, ARIH (Ari), which offers new food experiences, arrives in Japan for the first time!

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000188309.html
- anchor: #n1808957
- Companies mentioned: hy Co. Ltd.、PALDO Co. Ltd.、ARIH、BTS、ウォルマート

Facts:
- hy will mark its 57th anniversary in 2026
- Just 3 days after launch, it received a “Best Seller” badge in its category at ウォルマート
- A proprietary formula containing 1,000 mg of dietary fiber
- Aug. 19 (Wed.)–Aug. 23 (Sun.), 2026

## LIVE BOARD and INFORICH partner to launch a proof of concept (PoC) using the fan-advertising service “CheerSPOT”

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000180365.html
- anchor: #n1808956
- Companies mentioned: LIVE BOARD、INFORICH、FouRTe Entertainment、FouRTe Project

Facts:
- Outdoor screens owned by LIVE BOARD at 7 locations nationwide
- From Aug. 5 (Wed.) through Aug. 11 (Tue.), 2026
- A debut live performance is scheduled for Aug. 14 (Fri.), 2026, at Zepp DiverCity
- More than 61,500 advertising placements nationwide

## ADOC provides Salesforce test automation tool “Provar” to LINEヤフー’s customer support operations

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000187350.html
- anchor: #n1808955
- Companies mentioned: ADOC、LINEヤフー、Provar Inc.

Facts:
- 3 Salesforce major version upgrades per year

## Beyond closing a family grave: a new form of memorial. A stone dealer founded in 明治16年 launches “SHINOBO”

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000069620.html
- anchor: #n1808954
- Companies mentioned: 石安株式会社、SHINOBO

Facts:
- Approximately 60 mm square
- ¥36,000 before tax
- ¥180,000 before tax
- 5 years from the initial concept

## [Press release] 株式会社イーバイピー launches a “demonstration test” of a next-generation autonomous AI bus at Tokyo German Village

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000160006.html
- anchor: #n1808953
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イーバイピー、ピクセルインテリジェンス

Facts:
- 6-seater
- 32 kWh battery
- Driving range of 100–140 km
- Maximum payload: 570 kg
- Overall length: 3,820 mm
- Overall width: 1,900 mm
- Overall height: 2,260 mm

## ソフマップ to exhibit for the first time at “Reuse Day on Aug. 8: Connecting Smiles, Powering the Future”!

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000185677.html
- anchor: #n1808952
- Companies mentioned: ソフマップ、株式会社ソフマップ

Facts:
- To be held on Aug. 7 (Fri.) and 8 (Sat.), 2026

## Pan House, founded by the University of Tokyo’s Matsuo Lab, launches owned media outlet “Pan House Insight” to share practical insights on using generative AI — sharing free, on-the-ground expertise from supporting more than 300 companies with implementation

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000092812.html
- anchor: #n1808951
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パンハウス、東京大学松尾研究室

Facts:
- Implementation support for more than 300 companies
- More than 600 companies have attended seminars

## Infoblox releases its “2026 Threat Landscape Report,” revealing the reality of a “cybercrime ecosystem” fueled by AI and automation

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000184889.html
- anchor: #n1808769
- Companies mentioned: Infoblox、Infoblox Threat Intel、Infoblox Threat Defense™

Facts:
- Of the 120 million newly observed domains
- Approximately 25% were classified as high or critical risk
- Affected more than 95% of networks
- 88% of threat-related domains
- 44% were active for just 1 day
- 65% of Infoblox Threat Defense™ customers
- Fraud-related domains increased 62% year over year

## Meerkats and sugar gliders can also get personalized goods. “＆UCHInoCO,” featuring silhouettes of 516 animal species, revamps its official website

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000074682.html
- anchor: #n1808768
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヤマダ、＆UCHInoCO

Facts:
- Animal silhouettes of 516 species
- From June 19 to 21, 2026

## [日本ベッド] Bring the comfort of commercial-use furniture into the home. 日本ベッド launches “トコ (TO-CO),” a sofa bed designed to blend into interiors

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000091325.html
- anchor: #n1808767
- Companies mentioned: 日本ベッド製造株式会社、日本羽根工業社

Facts:
- Upholstery A: ¥350,000
- Upholstery B: ¥330,000
- Delivery in approximately 30 days

## 株式会社Qualiteg begins general availability of “WireCanal™,” which securely connects internal systems with major AI services

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000130866.html
- anchor: #n1808766
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Qualiteg、Claude、ChatGPT、Google Workspace

Facts:
- The first year is available for an annual fee of ¥6,000 (tax included; equivalent to ¥500 per month)
- After the campaign ends (from Sept. 1, 2026), the price for new annual contracts will be ¥15,360 per year (tax included)

## [Total of ¥4 million] Donations to nonprofit organizations in Fukuoka, Kumamoto and Nagasaki decided! “FFG En Deposit Report Meeting” to be held

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000162333.html
- anchor: #n1808765
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人ボーダレスファウンデーション、株式会社ふくおかフィナンシャルグループ、福岡銀行、熊本銀行、十八親和銀行、福岡中央銀行、認定NPO法人SOS子どもの村JAPAN、認定NPO法人にこり、公益財団法人阿蘇グリーンストック、一般社団法人Peace Education Lab Nagasaki、株式会社コタベ

Facts:
- ¥1 million per organization
- A total of 534 organizations

## AIを活用しているサロンの経営層の3割以上が、自店では現在AIを「文章作成や検索など限定的に利用している」と回答！

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000087022.html
- anchor: #n1808764
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LiIBe、RCリサーチデータ、ChatGPT、Gemini

Facts:
- More than 55% of salon managers said their salons currently use generative AI or AI tools in their work
- AIを活用しているサロンの経営層の最も多くが、自店では現在AIを「文章作成や検索など限定的に利用している」と回答しており、その回答比率は3割以上
- The main tasks for which salons currently use AI are “writing emails, LINE messages and DMs” and “creating POP displays and flyers”
- AIを活用しているサロンの経営層の7割強が、今後さらに自店でのAI活用を推進していきたい意向

## 貿易取引・企業所有リスク検知支援のSayariソニーグループ株式会社の取引先審査精度の高度化に向け「Sayari Graph」を提供

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000162377.html
- anchor: #n1808763
- Companies mentioned: Sayari Japan株式会社、ソニーグループ株式会社、Sayari Labs, Inc.

Facts:
- It holds more than 12.4 billion records on companies, ownership relationships, trade and risk, independently collected from more than 250 countries and regions

## Selected for JETRO’s Global Startup Acceleration Program (GSAP), ERA AI-CTO course

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000151620.html
- anchor: #n1808762
- Companies mentioned: JETRO、Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator、ERA Global、OpenAI、Anthropic、Google、株式会社NexaScience

Facts:
- Investment track record of more than 400 companies
- A mentor network of more than 1,000 people

## [New product] Choose your own colors and create a one-of-a-kind cloisonné jewelry piece. New designs “HOSHI” and “KANMURI” join the “Emaille Ring” collection

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000089393.html
- anchor: #n1808761
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジュエルはま、AIGIS

Facts:
- Price: ¥24,000 (tax included)
- Price: ¥19,000 (tax included)
- Same-day pickup is available for an additional ¥2,000

## 脂肪吸引の圧迫着ブランド「リポサポ」、美容クリニック導入実績50院を突破

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000109806.html
- anchor: #n1808760
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エンパイア、リポサポ、リポサポリラックス

Facts:
- Adopted by more than 50 clinics
- 15,000 units sold to date

## [Ikeda Senshu Bank] Sponsorship of the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000156322.html
- anchor: #n1808759
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社池田泉州銀行、株式会社大阪中之島ミュージアム

Facts:
- A collection of approximately 7,000 items
- Aug. 1, 2026

## MEMOTO CLINIC 名古屋, a clinic specializing in eye-area beauty treatments, celebrates its 2nd anniversary! The latest skin-beautifying and tightening devices, “ルメッカピーク” and “モフィウス8バースト,” the first of their kind in the Tokai region, are now in operation!

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000187026.html
- anchor: #n1808758
- Companies mentioned: MEMOTO CLINIC 名古屋、ルメッカピーク、モフィウス8バースト

Facts:
- 2nd anniversary of opening
- Approximately 5 units in Japan

## ＼Results revealed on the 1st anniversary of launching streaming！／A 59-year-old homemaker achieves monthly sales of 4 million yen on TikTok LIVE: What is Japan’s new way of working, the “live commerce creator”?

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000152024.html
- anchor: #n1808757
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HarboR、ばーびーちゃんchoice

Facts:
- 【Number of streams】574
- 【Total streaming hours】1,382 hours
- 【Total viewers】1,820,443 people
- 【Total items sold】Approximately 3,500
- 【Repeat purchase rate】Approximately 80%
- 【Followers】3,616

## Agreement signed with 東京都北区 on a project to provide a one-stop consultation desk for vacant homes and other properties

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000139153.html
- anchor: #n1808756
- Companies mentioned: 東京都北区、特定非営利活動法人 空家・空地管理センター

Facts:
- More than 3,000 consultations annually
- More than 16,200 in total
- 682 cities, wards, towns and villages
- 27 local governments

## 「六本木 鮨悠」 to host a one-night-only special dinner, “鍋島 Special Dinner,” on August 14. A premium evening featuring a kaiseki sushi course by a head chef with experience at a restaurant listed with two stars in the Michelin Guide, paired with the celebrated Saga sake “鍋島”

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000152832.html
- anchor: #n1808755
- Companies mentioned: 六本木 鮨悠、中村楼、鍋島、株式会社リフィックス

Facts:
- Full-course Japanese cuisine and sushi omakase + 鍋島 tasting: 60,000 yen (tax and service charge included)

## AIRoA consolidates R&D and corporate functions at its Heiwajima base (approximately 3,500㎡)

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000158322.html
- anchor: #n1808754
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人AIロボット協会、AIRoA、日本科学未来館

Facts:
- Approximately 3,500㎡
- Approximately 80,000 hours
- September 22, 2025
- June 26, 2026
- April 2026

## 2026年ハッセルブラッド国際写真賞受賞者・ザネレ・ムホリをはじめ、国内外の写真家が集結

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000085103.html
- anchor: #n1808753
- Companies mentioned: ザネレ・ムホリ、ルーカス・フォグリア、サラ・ファン・ライ、植田正治、牟禮朱美、アントニー・ケアンズ、ピータン、Maison Européenne de la Photographie、鈴木のぞみ、上原沙也加、児玉浩宜、South Ho、piczo、マーク・フューステル、大澤紗蓉子、池田佳穂

Facts:
- Announcing the lineup of all 12 exhibitions
- October 3 (Saturday)–26 (Monday), 2026

## Paygent launches “ASUKA,” a new payment optimization service to prevent checkout abandonment on e-commerce sites and boost sales

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000005911.html
- anchor: #n1808752
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ペイジェント、株式会社アクル、NTTデータ、三菱UFJニコス

Facts:
- Adopted by more than 45,000 card-accepting merchant websites, including online retailers, travel providers and service businesses.

## オーピーバイオファクトリー、ロートグループへ参画

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000083443.html
- anchor: #n1808751
- Companies mentioned: オーピーバイオファクトリー株式会社、ロート製薬株式会社、ロートグループ

## 【Fully booked】Make it, take it apart, and sort it. Turn offcuts into “treasure.” A children’s workshop on resource recycling will be held on 8/25 (Tuesday)

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000063000.html
- anchor: #n1808750
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイジーコンサルティング、愛知東邦大学、株式会社エスエヌテー、株式会社折兼、春日井製菓株式会社、コクヨマーケティング株式会社、シンニチ工業株式会社、Danchitects、名古屋眼鏡株式会社、株式会社フジドリームエアラインズ、株式会社村瀬鞄行、株式会社バッファロー

Facts:
- Capacity: Approximately 30 people
- Standard admission (no parking): 1,500 yen
- Admission with parking: 2,000 yen
- Japan generates approximately 367.25 million tons of industrial waste annually

## Co-op Kyosai announces its “Dementia-Friendly Declaration”

- Published: 2026-08-04T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000171854.html
- anchor: #n1808749
- Companies mentioned: 日本コープ共済生活協同組合連合会、コープ共済連、日本認知症官民協議会、日本生活協同組合連合会、日本生協連

Facts:
- December 1, 2025