# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-04 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 8 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.

## A new-generation peptide, “PentaTonics-X,” born from 18 years of peptide research

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000135722.html
- anchor: #n1809398
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TriBeaute、Caregen社

Facts:
- 18 years of peptide research
- More than 600 types of medical and skincare peptides
- More than 190 international patents

## [Disaster Preparedness × Runway] A new disaster-preparedness event combining models, firefighters and fashion to be held in Osaka in August 2026

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000178442.html
- anchor: #n1809397
- Companies mentioned: Maison Runway、一般社団法人 日本消防防災UNITE機構、アイコミュニケーションズ株式会社、株式会社マナユニット、株式会社C-SOS、一般社団法人 全国簡易トイレ普及協会、MTM Japan、合同会社ムツミコネクト、一般社団法人 全国産前産後バースケアラー協会、プレミアムウォーター株式会社、Yappe株式会社、一般社団法人 予防団、一般社団法人 ファイヤーサポート、大阪市立佃中学校

Facts:
- About 300 people are expected to attend
- Advance tickets: ¥2,000
- Tickets on the day: ¥2,500
- Disaster-preparedness booths: 8 (planned)

## Eku Energy Japan completes delivery and installation of major equipment at the Hirohara Battery Storage Facility

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000182081.html
- anchor: #n1809222
- Companies mentioned: Eku Energy、Eku Energy Japan株式会社、テスラ、東京ガス株式会社、株式会社三菱UFJ銀行、マッコーリー・アセット・マネジメント、ブリティッシュ・コロンビア・インベストメント・マネジメント・コーポレーション

Facts:
- Output: 30MW
- Capacity: 120MWh
- 32 units of テスラ’s Megapack 2 XL battery storage system
- 東京ガス株式会社 to operate the facility for 20 years

## [Event Report] ORJ RACING creates a “first point of contact with cars” at Yatomi City Summer Festival 2026, which drew about 10,000 visitors

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000185075.html
- anchor: #n1809221
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社ORJ、ORJ RACING、弥富市商工会青年部、YATOMI 20th DREAM GARAGE、MINI JCW、MINI CPS、BMW & MINI Racing

Facts:
- A total of 10,000 people attended

## ガオ株式会社 signs reseller partnership agreement with ClickHouse

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000152505.html
- anchor: #n1809220
- Companies mentioned: ガオ株式会社、ClickHouse, Inc.、ClickHouse 株式会社、Langfuse GmbH、吉積ホールディングスグループ、クラウドエース株式会社、吉積情報株式会社

Facts:
- ClickHouse’s acquisition of Langfuse in 2026
- As of July 2026
- August 20, 2026
- September 9, 2026
- October 2024

## For online cosmetic medical care, satisfaction hinges on “the doctor’s service,” not “the price”: Survey of 505 people across 4 companies; ANS. ranks No. 1 overall with 80.6%

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000168868.html
- anchor: #n1809219
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LeveL.L、ANS.、elife、クリニックフォア、DMMオンラインクリニック、東京美肌堂、品川美容外科、湘南美容クリニック、TCB東京中央美容外科

Facts:
- ANS. ranks No. 1 overall with 80.6%
- Satisfaction with doctors’ service ranks No. 1 at 84.8%
- No. 4: 64.0%
- A 20.8-point gap between No. 1 and No. 4
- The highest selection rate for “The doctor took care to listen during the consultation” was 46.5%
- The lowest was 19.6%
- No. 2: クリニックフォア, 62.5%
- No. 3: elife, 62.2%
- No. 4: DMMオンラインクリニック, 61.5%
- DMMオンラインクリニック ranks No. 1 at 76.6%
- Japan’s online medical care market is valued at ¥124.8 billion as of 2026
- Of that, ¥35.7 billion is accounted for by private-pay care

## 長谷川京子が手がけるライフスタイルブランド「ESS BY」 8/27(木）10:00アパレルラインの新作コレクションをリリース

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000169474.html
- anchor: #n1809218
- Companies mentioned: ESS BY、株式会社giggle

Facts:
- Soft Satin Off Shoulder Top ¥42,900
- Soft Satin Mermaid Skirt ¥86,900
- Off Shoulder X Skin Leotard ¥39,600
- Layered Drape Neck Leotard ¥35,200
- V-neck Waisted Gathered Knit ¥42,900

## A “most attractive molecule” discovered through 30 years of research is finally brought to market: 4% stabilized EGCG serum “NovaCell [Cg]” launched (for sale exclusively through medical institutions)

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000169692.html
- anchor: #n1809217
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社INFIX、ALPHASCIENCE、アルファサイエンス

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: 30mL / ¥22,000 (tax included)
- Summer 2026

## 株式会社モノエン launches official community “MONOEN Commons” on FiNANCiE

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000180957.html
- anchor: #n1809216
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社モノエン、FiNANCiE

Facts:
- Taking Japanese craftsmanship into the future with 1 million successors

## [12 years of community contribution recognized nationwide] Koshino Construction’s “Concrete Day Experience Festival!” receives an award from 全国建設業協会

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000003755.html
- anchor: #n1809215
- Companies mentioned: 越野建設株式会社、全国建設業協会、音楽マンションⓇ

Facts:
- The event has drawn more than 600 visitors every year
- “Concrete Day Experience Festival! 2026” to be held on Saturday, Nov. 21

## 2 years since the request, “Could you make it with 2 pets?” An embroidery artist’s new way to portray “my pet” goes on presale at Makuake

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000092952.html
- anchor: #n1809214
- Companies mentioned: Little ones、リトルワンズ、Makuake、マクアケ、Gメッセ群馬、BASE

Facts:
- Starting Friday, July 31, 2026
- 2026年8月15日（土）・16日（日）
- Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, at 22:00
- Launched on Makuake in 2024
- More than 1,200 pet embroidery pieces
- 2022: “My Pet Embroidered Bag”
- 2024: “My Pet Embroidered Hoodie”
- 2026: “My Pet Embroidered Shoulder Bag”

## Combining flood protection with water storage during supply outages. “Mizutank-kun,” a water-filled flood barrier bag with handles on both sides, receives design registration

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000163632.html
- anchor: #n1809213
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社QUOKKA、気象庁

Facts:
- Design Registration No. 1831185
- Registered on July 1, 2026
- Capacity when full: about 13L
- The average annual number of occurrences from 2016 to 2025 was about 340
- About 226 from 1976 to 1985

## La HEAD, a dry head spa specialist in Shinjuku and Nishi-Shinjuku, takes an integrated approach to the head, neck, shoulders and arms through technical collaboration with an osteopathic clinic

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000174705.html
- anchor: #n1809212
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Karada Works、La HEAD、西新宿7丁目整骨院

Facts:
- Located about a 1-minute walk from La HEAD
- 3-minute walk from Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station
- 7-minute walk from Nishi-shinjuku Station

## Casting agency キアズマ launches cultural research collective キアズマリサーチクラブ; film director Sawara Kawakami joins

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000088872.html
- anchor: #n1809211
- Companies mentioned: キアズマ、キアズマリサーチクラブ、すばこ舎、キアズマ編集部

Facts:
- Born in 2002
- 2024

## Indonesian slow-fashion brand maomao makes its debut in Japan

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000164042.html
- anchor: #n1809210
- Companies mentioned: maomao、SUKU SPACE、Sepiring Indonesia、Popsiklus、Joglo Ayu tenun、Kay leather、Sackai、KUSUMA、VLOW、Kar Jewellery、Apikmen、Avet manik、Base Artisan、EKRAF、Wastraloka、Long Story Short、Jewel Rock、Kirapassa、Tiyasa、Kamaria、Lima watch、boolao、Antique Batik、gui、machastore bali、daksina、株式会社ストーンマン

Facts:
- Pineapple Shirt \16,500
- Oversize Blazer \19,360
- Malika Short Pants \11,620
- Lisa Dress \20,900
- Olympia Shirt \16,500
- Rosie Reverie Shirt \16,500
- Jerri Cotton Blouse \16,500
- Yara Cotton Cloud Skirt \20,900
- Vest \19,360
- Cava Blouse \14,850
- Azur Pants \19,360

## Cutting-edge humanoid robots available from just 1 night: 株式会社FINEXT begins offering its latest robot rental service, “ROBO RENTA”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000166288.html
- anchor: #n1809209
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FINEXT、デジタル情報戦略室株式会社、Unitree Go2、Unitree G1、Unitree R1

Facts:
- Unitree Go2 (robot dog): ¥5,500 and up / from 1 night, 2 days
- Unitree G1 (humanoid robot): ¥55,000 and up / from 1 night, 2 days
- Unitree R1 (humanoid robot): ¥55,000 and up / from 1 night, 2 days

## カーセブン、人気漫画『頭文字D』とのコラボレーション第3弾を始動！

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000177546.html
- anchor: #n1809208
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カーセブンデジフィールド、カーセブン

Facts:
- From Aug. 1 (Sat) to Sep. 30 (Wed), 2026
- 7 winners will be selected by lottery to receive an original travel voucher worth ¥50,000
- 1 winner will be selected by lottery to receive an “AE86 AUTO art 1/18-scale model car”
- An original travel voucher worth ¥50,000

## Yz-Lab, which offers “Yz-index™,” a practical diagnostic model that visualizes operational challenges for nursing care and disability welfare providers, launches in earnest as a startup tackling social issues

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000186547.html
- anchor: #n1809207
- Companies mentioned: Yz-Lab、株式会社Yz-Lab

Facts:
- Experienced 31 consecutive months with no nursing care staff departures
- 15-question quick assessment
- 30-question pre-consultation assessment
- 40-question BASIC assessment
- 100-question PRO assessment

## “Approval ratings are not figures counting public support”: CONEE releases a public report analyzing the measurement structure of opinion polls

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000186578.html
- anchor: #n1809206
- Companies mentioned: CONEE、株式会社CONEE

Facts:
- 41.0％
- 65.9％
- 24.9 points
- 11.2 points

## 大谷翔平選手がLANDCROSのグローバル・ブランドアンバサダーに就任 2027年4月1日「日立建機」から「LANDCROS（ランドクロス）」への社名変更に向けて発信力を強化

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000055236.html
- anchor: #n1809205
- Companies mentioned: 日立建機、ランドクロス株式会社、LANDCROS

Facts:
- With approximately 25,000 employees worldwide
- Consolidated revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended March 2026) was 1.4055 trillion yen
- Overseas revenue accounted for 84%

## Artist Chari, represented by Ore Inc., collaborates with United Arrows’ CITEN

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000157597.html
- anchor: #n1809204
- Companies mentioned: Ore株式会社、株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ、CITEN

Facts:
- Release date: Friday, Aug. 7, 2026

## Lean Marketing partners with 株式会社ジグザグ to launch cross-border e-commerce growth support driven by overseas purchasing data

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000136215.html
- anchor: #n1809069
- Companies mentioned: リーンマーケティング株式会社、株式会社ジグザグ、MAYLA、株式会社Dolls

Facts:
- Supports overseas sales to 228 countries and regions
- Combined ROAS of 434% across 3 markets
- ROAS of 632% in Taiwan
- Sales increased 4.8 times

## [羅家 東京豚饅] Summer limited-edition “Mala Man” launches on Aug. 5! Bringing the buzzworthy numbing spice of mala soup to pork buns!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000151348.html
- anchor: #n1809068
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東京豚饅、羅家 東京豚饅、551蓬莱

Facts:
- 価格：１個・350円（税込）
- Currently operates 7 stores, mainly in Tokyo

## Japan’s largest Pilates festival, [Pilates Festa 2026], to be held

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000040324.html
- anchor: #n1809067
- Companies mentioned: Pilates Festa実行委員会、株式会社AULII、銀座フェニックスプラザ

Facts:
- 2026年9月17日（木）・18日（金）
- 20 seminars across 3 venues over 2 days

## “I wish I had listened more to my partner’s feelings”: 39.3%. Reflections from 150 men who experienced trying to conceive and now have children

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000125185.html
- anchor: #n1809066
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社言歩木、Uniiリサーチ

Facts:
- 68.0% felt stress or anxiety while trying to conceive
- 71.3% found it difficult to seek advice
- The action they felt benefited their relationship was “facing hospital visits and tests together” (44.0%)

## Make a summer night at 40℃ a cherished memory for parents and children. It was hot. It was delicious. It felt good. “Summer Good-Night Delivery”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000128671.html
- anchor: #n1809065
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社アリス・インターナショナル、ICE CREAM PICNIC、エスメラルダ

Facts:
- 40.8℃ in Mino, Gifu Prefecture
- 40.7℃ in Tajimi
- Limited to the first 40 households
- Breathable children’s pillow + ice pillow set: ¥6,895
- Breathable elementary school students’ pillow + ice pillow set: ¥7,870
- Equivalent to a retail price of ¥780

## 100 people will be invited to a Tokyo Philharmonic concert free of charge by lottery! [Nichii Care Palace Autumn Music Festival 2026]

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000133962.html
- anchor: #n1809064
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニチイケアパレス、東京フィルハーモニー交響楽団

Facts:
- 100 members of the public will be invited free of charge
- 15th Nichii Care Palace Autumn Music Festival 2026
- Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, 13:45–15:15 (doors open at 13:00)
- Capital: ¥80 million

## カプセルトイ専門店「ドリームカプセル」初公式キャラクター「ドリとカプ」が誕生！SNSフォロワー20万人突破を記念してプレゼントキャンペーンを開催

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000154093.html
- anchor: #n1809063
- Companies mentioned: ドリームカプセル株式会社、ドリームカプセル

Facts:
- Reached 200,000 social media followers
- 10 A Prize winners
- 50 B Prize winners

## Music-sharing social media platform NuSound refreshes its service logo

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000158104.html
- anchor: #n1809062
- Companies mentioned: ニューサウンド株式会社、NuSound

Facts:
- The new logo will be rolled out starting Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026
- The entire symbol uses a 31.4-degree tilt
- Established: Oct. 11, 2024

## A new center supporting children who are not attending school before they connect with support services launches at Yokohama City’s そだちとケアベース二俣川

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000175301.html
- anchor: #n1809061
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人おれんじハウス、こども家庭庁

Facts:
- A total of 108 people participated
- Of these, children accounted for a total of 57 participants
- Of these, elementary school students accounted for a total of 12 participants

## Translead appoints former Marubeni executive 安田洋介 as director and COO

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000137221.html
- anchor: #n1809060
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Translead、丸紅株式会社

Facts:
- Expanding into more than 10 countries worldwide
- Founded: August 2023

## 株式会社BitoB selected for “100 Outstanding Companies Representing Nagano”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000139843.html
- anchor: #n1809059
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BitoB、株式会社IOBI、Made In Local

Facts:
- Capital: ¥51,000,000
- Established: November 2014

## [Free admission, Chiba] Lawyer-led seminar “Accelerate Your Business! AI Applications and Risk Management” to be held Thursday, Sept. 10

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000084387.html
- anchor: #n1809058
- Companies mentioned: 弁護士法人リフト、ペリエホール、一般社団法人弁護士業務デジタル化推進協会（LPDX）、株式会社東京リーガルマインド

Facts:
- 15:00–16:30 (registration begins at 14:40)
- Must arrive by Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026
- TEL 043-244-7115
- FAX 043-244-7116

## Tochikuken’s Rakuichi Kaido Hakozaki store grand-opens on Aug. 8

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000173574.html
- anchor: #n1809057
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東筑軒、小石原焼・やままる窯

Facts:
- August 8, 2026
- Business hours: 9:00–23:00
- 13 types of udon and soba
- 12 types of condiments
- 1921 (Taisho 10)

## Be Healthy strengthens its YouTube management support service for clinics

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000032905.html
- anchor: #n1809056
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビーヘルシー

Facts:
- Cumulative social media management support for more than 200 companies
- More than 10,000 videos produced to date
- Support for more than 10 publicly listed companies

## Emium, which supports digital transformation of dental operations, officially launches “IOS Data Aggregation,” a feature for centrally managing scan data from multiple IOS (intraoral scanners)

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000106483.html
- anchor: #n1809055
- Companies mentioned: エミウム株式会社、MEDIT、Shining3D、3Shape、DS Core

Facts:
- The cumulative number of aggregation processes during the early access period exceeded 13,000
- AI trained on oral data from approximately 6,000 cases

## No pay-per-response charges and unlimited response submissions. ONE FORM（ワンフォーム）, a form service that brings everything from form creation to customer support together in one place, officially launches on August 4, 2026.

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000158970.html
- anchor: #n1809054
- Companies mentioned: ワンフレーム株式会社、ONE FORM（ワンフォーム）

Facts:
- 1,980 yen per month
- August 4, 2026
- Free for up to 10 responses

## 保育イラスト人気1位、世界で親しまれる食育ソングを手がける「あそびクリエーター」リベットボタンが、子ども向けあそびブランド「harapeco（はらぺこ）」をスタート！

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000018519.html
- anchor: #n1809053
- Companies mentioned: リベットボタン、株式会社TAN-SU、はらぺこごりらくん、ベジパンズ、農林水産省、野菜を食べようプロジェクト

Facts:
- The food education song “Itadakimasu to Gochisousama” has surpassed 160 million views
- The music video’s illustrations, song, and characters are also self-produced, and the video has been viewed more than 470,000 times.
- More than 8,200 people have used it to date.
- Offering more than 100 childcare items for seasonal events, wall decorations, crafts, and play

## [Free webinar on 8/19] Introducing compact touchscreen ticket and meal ticket vending machines that help address labor shortages and improve visitor satisfaction

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000066935.html
- anchor: #n1809052
- Companies mentioned: Axess Japan株式会社、アクセス屋内用キオスク600、アクセスリゾート飲食店用セルフサービスキオスク

Facts:
- A webinar introducing various features will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026

## The “Air Wallet” × “Monster Strike Web Shop” tie-up campaign launches! Get 50% back when paying at the Monster Strike Web Shop with a Visa prepaid card

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000091387.html
- anchor: #n1809051
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リクルート、株式会社三菱ＵＦＪ銀行、株式会社リクルートMUFGビジネス、株式会社MIXI、Visa

Facts:
- COIN+ balance worth 100 yen
- Maximum cashback: 500 yen
- Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.)
- Monday, August 31, 2026

## 5 nature-focused brands from Iwate come together. Sott' to exhibit at Kaw Tok’s “Natural Beauty & Lifestyle Fair”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000167418.html
- anchor: #n1809050
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Sott、Sott'、吾妻嶺酒造店、1684 AZUMAMINE、MCKK、FemLia、FUJITSUKA

Facts:
- Wednesday, August 12–Monday, August 17, 2026
- 3,240 yen including tax (3,000 yen before tax)

## [Event report] 50th Logistics IT Solutions Seminar: Exploring the next steps in logistics transformation

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000083734.html
- anchor: #n1809049
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セイノー情報サービス、LOGISTICS TODAY株式会社、流通経済研究所、サンスターグループ

Facts:
- 50th Logistics IT Solutions Seminar
- Friday, August 28, 2026, 13:00–16:00

## 【8/8限定・本店店頭のみ】明治40年創業の老舗『元祖 鯱もなか』5個セットを888円で提供 名古屋市シティプロモーション『888の日』参加企画

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000118877.html
- anchor: #n1809048
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社元祖鯱もなか本店、名古屋市シティプロモーション、SKE48、名古屋グランパス

Facts:
- 888 yen (tax included)
- 1,000 yen (tax included)
- Founded in 1907
- Established in 1921
- August 8, 2026 (Saturday)

## Matcha takes center stage because it isn’t sweet. Launching “unsweetened flavored matcha” to enjoy through its aroma.

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000141120.html
- anchor: #n1809047
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社山城物産、宇治和束園

Facts:
- Currently available in 2 varieties: “Strawberry” and “Mango”
- The development period was approximately six months.

## A project to strengthen the HR capabilities of local businesses, jointly launched by Kagoshima Bank and Osaki Town.

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000160770.html
- anchor: #n1809046
- Companies mentioned: 合作株式会社、株式会社鹿児島銀行、鹿児島県大崎町

Facts:
- Established: July 2020

## ALBUM ONLINE STORE, operated directly by the hair salon “ALBUM,” launches its official app. Salon-exclusive products, now closer at hand.

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000092167.html
- anchor: #n1809045
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ALBUM、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、ケラスターゼ、オラプレックス、サブリミック、KINUJO Pro

Facts:
- More than 200 brands
- More than 2,000 products
- Launching on Tuesday, August 4, 2026

## Live demo of the “XGRIDS” 3D scanner and user networking event to be held in Umeda, Osaka

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000093846.html
- anchor: #n1809044
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アクティブリテック、株式会社exAgent

Facts:
- The event will be held in Umeda, Osaka, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Event hours: 16:00–21:00
- Approximately 3 minutes on foot from JR Osaka Station
- Approximately 3 minutes on foot from Umeda Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line
- Approximately 3 minutes on foot from Osaka-Umeda Station on the Hankyu Line
- Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Osaka-Umeda Station on the Hanshin Line

## 【神戸ベイシェラトン ホテル＆タワーズ】新総支配人、新総料理長 就任のお知らせ

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000118224.html
- anchor: #n1809043
- Companies mentioned: 神戸ベイシェラトン ホテル＆タワーズ、ANAクラウンプラザホテル神戸、京都ホテルオークラ、全日本ブライダル協会、李錦記

Facts:
- Number of guest rooms: 267
- Opened: June 25, 1992

## 旬を味わう、三粒の贅沢。富山県高岡市の中尾清月堂が「三粒のシャインマスカット大福」を8月8日より期間・数量限定で新発売

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000034231.html
- anchor: #n1809042
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 中尾清月堂、中尾清月堂

Facts:
- A total of 110,636 pieces have been sold
- 28,000 pieces sold in Toyama Prefecture in one month
- Base price: 360 yen (388 yen including tax)

## [Survey of 1,000 people on eyelash serums] 3 in 4 have yet to find “the best.” The reality of the 76.3% who are “serum seekers”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000048661.html
- anchor: #n1809041
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Weavas、VIVID GLOW

Facts:
- 4人に3人（76.3%）は「これがベスト」と言える1本に出会えていない
- “A product that is highly effective and has no side effects” ranked first at 51.3%
- An awareness survey was conducted among 1,000 women in their 20s to 50s who use eyelash serums
- Just 23.7% said they had “found the best”
- “I’d switch if there were something better”: 50.5%
- “I’m using it despite reservations”: 25.8%
- 53% have tried 2 or more types of eyelash serum
- “I’m not particularly dissatisfied with my current product, but there may be something better” (36%)
- “I wasn’t satisfied with the results” (34.7%)
- “I found a product that caught my eye at a drugstore or retail store” (20.9%)
- “It was expensive, so I looked for a more affordable product” (20.6%)
- “Eyelash length, density, and volume” ranked first at 28.3%

## Training you’ll want to keep coming back to in an inspiring art-filled space. “N_,” a personal gym and store with retail facilities, opens in Nakano

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000084245.html
- anchor: #n1809040
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FaRM、N_、SUMMER STYLE AWARD

Facts:
- 3 minutes on foot from Nakano Station
- Established: April 2021

## “Abnormal heat calls for abnormal ramune!?” During the scorching summer, Kimura Drink’s glass-bottle ramune sales surged 125% from the previous month!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000099408.html
- anchor: #n1809039
- Companies mentioned: 木村飲料株式会社、tenki.jp、日本気象協会、気象庁、総務省消防庁、ウェザーニューズ、全国ラムネ協会、花王健康科学研究会

Facts:
- Up 125% from the previous month
- 41.1℃
- 10,857 people transported by ambulance due to heatstroke
- National average temperature anomaly: +2.36°C
- Approximately 34.52 million bottles
- Approximately 139.72 million bottles
- 4,680
- 10,512
- 38〜40℃
- 15–20 minutes

## Food Sanitation Act-compliant washable resin “Ekimatte” to be sold in a physical store for the first time

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000131610.html
- anchor: #n1809038
- Companies mentioned: Expert Material Laboratories株式会社、株式会社サンステラ、サンステラ3Dステーション池袋店

Facts:
- Sales start date: Sunday, August 9, 2026
- All 4 colors—clear, white, gray, and black—will be sold in 1 kg sizes in-store.
- The store plans to carry more than 500 materials and accessories, including filament, resin, and related equipment.
- Annual sales amount to 3,500 units.

## “Club,” the real-world event feature of friend-making app NewMatch, teams up for the first time with experiential convenience store “ギガマート展.” The event will be held for 2 days only, August 8 and 9, at Azabudai Hills Gallery

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000101105.html
- anchor: #n1809037
- Companies mentioned: ONE株式会社、NewMatch、ギガマート展、YAGI EXHIBITION、Only U、DJ CHEE、TBS、PINPIN STUDIO

Facts:
- 50 people per day, 100 in total, will participate
- More than 50 types of “Club” events have been held to date
- More than 50 types of “Club” events held 115 times to date
- Total participants have exceeded 535
- Application rate: 3.56 times the available places
- Participant satisfaction: 9.1 out of 10
- 88% of participants said, “There was someone at Club I wanted to see again”
- 1.7 billion swipes
- 30 million matches
- 130 million messages
- More than 1 billion total plays

## Won “NaNaTsu Sales Division (NaNaTsu of the Year)” at the “NTT DATA Partner AWARD 2025-2026”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000156786.html
- anchor: #n1809036
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Blueship、株式会社NTTデータ、WinActor

Facts:
- Participated in Tokyo's RPA proof-of-concept (PoC) project in 2018
- Capital: 30 million yen

## [No. 1 in sales in Korea for 15 consecutive years*¹] A new dermaskincare series focused on dermatology launches from dermocosmetics brand MEDIHEAL（メディヒール）!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000163052.html
- anchor: #n1809035
- Companies mentioned: L&P COSMETIC、MEDIHEAL（メディヒール）

Facts:
- 17th anniversary
- Pre-sales will begin online in phases from August 1, 2026 (Saturday)
- General release date: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Price: 2,750 yen (tax included)
- Size: 50 ml
- Price: 990 yen (tax included)
- Size: Pack of 4
- Online pre-release date: August 14, 2026 (Friday)
- Price: 2,090 yen (tax included)
- Size: 250 ml
- More than 45 countries worldwide
- More than 3.3 billion sheets sold to date

## New products for fall and winter 2026 from Bell Foods, featuring a new hot pot soup base supervised by chef 下國伸 and uni soy sauce made in Hokkaido, packed with the appeal of Hokkaido

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000104982.html
- anchor: #n1809034
- Companies mentioned: ベル食品株式会社、ドワ

Facts:
- 5 new products for fall and winter 2026
- Hokkaido Scallop Paitan Hot Pot Soup Base, supervised by chef 下國伸, 700 g
- Hokkaido Bisque-Style Shrimp Cream Curry, supervised by chef 下國伸, 180 g
- Uni Soy Sauce Made in Hokkaido, 150 ml
- Hokkaido Chocolate Milk Jam, 135 g

## 24時間365日24言語対応と情報セキュリティ体制で『多言語金融サポート』を強化

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000147263.html
- anchor: #n1809033
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社テレコメディア、銀行、クレジットカード会社、大手メガバンク、大手生命保険会社、大手航空会社

Facts:
- The number of foreign residents has exceeded 3.4 million
- 一部の銀行で利用件数が前月比30%増
- ある大手クレジットカード会社では前月比50%増
- Founded in 1981

## AIRSTAR surpasses 10,000 monthly overnight guests for the first time, setting a new record since its founding

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000054152.html
- anchor: #n1809032
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AIRSTAR

Facts:
- Monthly overnight guests exceeded 10,000
- Approximately 70 facilities
- 150 rooms

## トラスコ中山の新物流センター「プラネット愛知」にて3次元高速ピッキングシステム「Skypod®」の本格運用を開始

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000128228.html
- anchor: #n1809031
- Companies mentioned: トラスコ中山、IHI物流産業システム、Exotec Nihon株式会社、Exotec、Carrefour、Decathlon、GAP、UNIQLO

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

## AI interview service MENREN launches a service for university career centers, improving students' interview skills while advancing digital transformation of career center support

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000036760.html
- anchor: #n1809030
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社X-HACK、MENREN

Facts:
- Established: March 2018

## Announcement of “ONEART SAPPORO 2026,” an exhibition of art by children with severe disabilities

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000162486.html
- anchor: #n1809029
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人ゆめいく、BAR LOUNGE RUDAN、多機能型重症児者デイサービス かりんの華、地域共生ホーム てまりの華、てまりの華おむかいさん、多機能重症児者デイサービス 笑夢、放課後デイ ばおばぶ

Facts:
- August 20 (Thursday)–22 (Saturday), 2026
- More than 30 artists

## [Chuo Ward, Tokyo] “もくよんⓇ” transforms small lots in central Tokyo into comfortable homes. Open construction-site tours of fire-resistant, 4-story timber homes to be held for a limited time in August.

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000097390.html
- anchor: #n1809028
- Companies mentioned: ou2株式会社、OU2HAUS、もくよんⓇ、クレバリーホーム、M-LINE、D-LINE

Facts:
- A small 15.6-tsubo lot in central Tokyo
- Building footprint: 10.23 tsubo
- Total floor area: 42.18 tsubo
- Site area: 15.6 tsubo (51.59㎡)
- Total floor area: 42.18 tsubo (139.46㎡)
- Capital: 67.2 million yen

## EXPOLINE、【BtoBイベントマーケティング実態調査】を実施。マーケティング部門と営業部門で異なる「リードの質」の満足度、部門間ギャップの現状を公開

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000001175.html
- anchor: #n1809027
- Companies mentioned: デジタルエクスペリエンス株式会社、GMOリサーチ&AI株式会社、博展

Facts:
- Valid responses: n=471
- Established: August 2007

## Life support services not covered by long-term care insurance become a public-interest business of a social welfare corporation. The first such case nationwide using “まごころサポート” is launched

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000013716.html
- anchor: #n1809026
- Companies mentioned: MIKAWAYA21株式会社、社会福祉法人 勝山福祉会、医療法人オレンジ・オレンジグループ

Facts:
- Approximately 250 locations nationwide
- 850,000 cases to date
- From July 21, 2026

## Instant noodles from that “ラーメン山岡家” are coming to crane games! Assortment boxes debut as amusement-exclusive prizes

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000032657.html
- anchor: #n1809025
- Companies mentioned: ラーメン山岡家、丸千代山岡家、株式会社ヨシナ

Facts:
- 189 locations nationwide
- 200 locations across the group

## 上月財団 第23回（2026年度）「漫画家・アニメーター育成事業」助成対象者を決定！ 漫画家・アニメーター等を目指す30名に年額120万円を助成

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000054009.html
- anchor: #n1809024
- Companies mentioned: 上月財団、東京藝術大学、株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント、KONAMI animation

Facts:
- The grant has been increased from the previous annual amount of 720,000 yen to 1.2 million yen
- 203 applications were received from across Japan
- 40 applicants who passed the first-round screening in June proceeded to the second-round selection
- Since the program began in fiscal 2004, grants have been awarded to a total of 764 people, including this year's recipients

## A “free PR hub” within a media platform with up to 100,000 page views! Tax accountant industry media 税理士.ch launches a “listing and search function” for tax accountant offices

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000129267.html
- anchor: #n1809023
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビズアップ総研、税理士.ch

Facts:
- Up to 100,000 page views
- Capital: 376 million yen

## 大阪から世界へ。パティーナ大阪、世界No.1ホテル受賞を記念しVERDYとの特別なコラボレーションを発表

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000145111.html
- anchor: #n1809022
- Companies mentioned: パティーナ大阪、VERDY、カペラホテルグループ、Travel + Leisure、Girls Don't Cry、Wasted Youth、ミニオンズ、Nike、KENZO、ルイ・ヴィトン、Beats by Dr. Dre、ドーバー ストリート マーケット、Complex Con、Blackpink、HUMAN MADE、Lotte Museum of Art、P72、OJAS

Facts:
- Available for purchase from August 8, 2026
- A gift for the first 1,000 couples, while supplies last
- Price: ¥8,300 (tax included)
- 予約受付開始：2026年8月4日（火）10 ：00より開始

## August 8 is KIRISHIMA No.8 Day! Refresh with a “pachi (8)”-tingly sparkling pour of this fragrant sweet potato shochu, which has sold more than 880,000 bottles to date! X campaign offering prizes to 960 people in total

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000053434.html
- anchor: #n1809021
- Companies mentioned: 霧島酒造株式会社、KIRISHIMA No.8、TOKYO FM、水曜 喋るズ、リリー・嶋佐のソプラノC、霧島ホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- Cumulative sales topped 880,000 bottles about 3 and a half years after launch
- X campaign with KIRISHIMA No.8 and original glasses up for grabs for 960 winners in total
- The anniversary, August 8, is “KIRISHIMA No.8 Day”
- Alcohol content: 25％
- Suggested retail price: 1,453 yen (excluding tax)
- Suggested retail price: 1,138 yen (excluding tax)
- Approximately 13,000 cups sold
- Sales: ¥52.54062 billion
- Employee count: 624 people

## 株式会社アイアットOEC announces signing an “@pocket Development and Support Partner” agreement with 株式会社未来いいじま

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000085668.html
- anchor: #n1809020
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイアットOEC、株式会社未来いいじま、@pocket

Facts:
- More than 1,300 companies have adopted the service
- Initial costs are an incredible 0 yen
- Starts at 300 yen per month per ID
- Create one in as little as 5 minutes

## “Peach and Earl Grey Yogurt,” made with seasonal peaches from Tottori Prefecture, is now available online from 三朝ヨーグルト, a craft yogurt specialty shop that makes the most of local ingredients!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000069122.html
- anchor: #n1809019
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社OMOI、三朝ヨーグルト

Facts:
- Price: 400 yen (tax included)
- Contents: 120g
- Best before: 6 days from the date of manufacture

## Indoor navigation made possible with smartphone photography alone: experience not getting lost with indoor maps created by local residents

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000080967.html
- anchor: #n1809018
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Ashirase、復建調査設計株式会社、アジア航測株式会社、西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、株式会社JR西日本イノベーションズ

Facts:
- Facilities surveyed: 11
- Survey area: approximately 120,000㎡
- Total number of participating residents: more than 10
- Sunday, August 23, 2026

## Frontier Zero | The unknown starts here. Relocates its Yokohama headquarters to Minato Mirai and launches as “TCDT Frontier Zero”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000105064.html
- anchor: #n1809017
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トランスコスモス・デジタル・テクノロジー、トランスコスモスグループ

Facts:
- Activities began on July 29, 2026
- Capital: 100 million yen

## Special Exhibition of the Original “Imperial Rescript on the Termination of the War” at the National Archives of Japan

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000136832.html
- anchor: #n1809016
- Companies mentioned: 独立行政法人国立公文書館

## Fragrance maison CARON opens brand corners at Hakata Hankyu, Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro, and Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000012932.html
- anchor: #n1809015
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォルテ、CARON、メゾン マルジェラ、トム フォード、キャロライナ ヘレラ

Facts:
- Spend 25,300 yen or more (tax included) on CARON products

## Develops a bid optimization algorithm using a price forecasting model for the balancing market

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000028289.html
- anchor: #n1809014
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Sassor、ENES

Facts:
- The algorithm’s simulated net revenue is approximately 24 million yen
- Fixed 15-yen method (approximately 19.2 million yen)
- Difference: approximately 4.8 million yen
- Improvement rate: approximately 25%
- Battery with an output of 2MW and capacity of 8MWh
- 1日48コマのうち、期待純収益が低い4コマを蓄電池の残量調整コマとして確保し、残る44コマを入札対象とします。

## “The Realities of Driver Job Changes and Annual Income”—エッセンシャルワーカー採用研究所 issues its first report

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000048655.html
- anchor: #n1809013
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プレックス、エッセンシャルワーカー採用研究所

Facts:
- Median annual income rose by 780,000 yen after changing jobs
- Previous job: 3.6 million yen
- After changing jobs: 4.38 million yen
- +19.8%
- +29.5%
- +13.4%
- Median desired annual income: 5 million yen
- Median annual salary offered in job listings: 3.85 million yen
- The gap is −1.15 million yen
- The gap is somewhat larger in regional areas (−1.24 million yen)
- Capital: 5,000,000 yen

## Automating visual inspections of products with complex shapes! Reproduces inspectors’ natural focusing and checking motions to enable multi-view inspection using AI and autofocus

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000058407.html
- anchor: #n1809012
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MENOU、ソニーマーケティング株式会社、ソニー

Facts:
- The technology is currently used by more than 200 companies in fields including automotive parts, medical devices, food, and daily necessities.

## S&J responds to the trend toward SOC autonomy by adding AI-powered automated response to “My SOC 365,” carrying out the process from threat detection to response completion in seconds

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000062785.html
- anchor: #n1809011
- Companies mentioned: Ｓ＆Ｊ株式会社、Microsoft

Facts:
- Launched on Monday, August 3, 2026
- Enables security monitoring for companies facing a shortage of security professionals in as little as 5 days

## Keep both hands free while expressing milk. colulu introduces a hands-free electric breast pump designed to fit smoothly into everyday life

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000143146.html
- anchor: #n1809010
- Companies mentioned: colulu、株式会社orivance

Facts:
- 【Price】4,980 yen (tax included)
- 【Charging time】Approximately 2 hours
- 【Continuous use time】Approximately 2 hours

## ロスヘル, a home delivery service for out-of-spec vegetables in partnership with Japan Post, begins in-store promotion at approximately 680 post offices in parts of Hokuriku

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000053840.html
- anchor: #n1809009
- Companies mentioned: 日本郵便株式会社、エクネス株式会社、ロスヘル

Facts:
- Through Wednesday, August 26, 2026

## ハウスバード株式会社 holds the “Vacant Home Revitalization Innovation Forum Starting in Regional Japan,” with approximately 80 participants from 25 prefectures nationwide

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000104844.html
- anchor: #n1809008
- Companies mentioned: ハウスバード株式会社、アグレ都市デザイン株式会社、株式会社埼玉りそな銀行、Airbnb Japan株式会社

Facts:
- 25 prefectures nationwide
- Approximately 80 people

## Make outings with children easier and lighter. Colulu renews its mothers’ backpack with improved storage capacity and usability

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000143146.html
- anchor: #n1809007
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社orivance、colulu

Facts:
- 【Price】5,980 yen (tax included)

## 【Featured on the TBS network】NADESHICO SPA, Japan’s No. 1 Karuizawa spa for 2 consecutive years, launches a broadcast commemorative campaign! (At 2 locations only) Book any course and say “I saw the program” when making your reservation to receive a complimentary gift worth 2,200 yen!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000048587.html
- anchor: #n1809006
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アンジェラックス、NADESHICO SPA、東急ハーヴェストクラブ軽井沢 & VIALA、東急ハーヴェストクラブ旧軽井沢、TBS系列

Facts:
- To commemorate the TV program broadcast on Saturday, August 8, 2026
- For customers who book and visit for any course by Wednesday, September 30, 2026

## 株式会社シフトメーション’s Shiftmation automatic work-shift scheduling service begins integration with 株式会社bright vie’s Carez Connect attendance management system

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000016327.html
- anchor: #n1809005
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シフトメーション、株式会社bright vie

Facts:
- Integration track record with 13 attendance management systems

## 【株式会社クオレガ】フーズラボ and ホテルズラボ make their first appearance at Tokyo Dome! Promoting their services throughout the venue and holding a commemorative campaign to help address recruitment challenges in the food and lodging industries

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000041733.html
- anchor: #n1809004
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クオレガ、フーズラボ、ホテルズラボ、埼玉西武ライオンズ、オリックス・バファローズ、Amazon、スターダストプロモーション、NHK、ABC、テレビ朝日、NHKBS時代劇

Facts:
- Provides job placement support to approximately 60,000 people or more annually
- Win an Amazon gift card worth 10,000 yen
- 15 people will be selected by lottery
- Advertisements displayed at 21 major stations in Tokyo, Saitama, and Kanagawa
- 5 locations at Tokyo Dome (1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)
- Capital: 24,000,000 yen

## Free seminar on the latest marketing: Strategy design and tips for winning business with YouTube initiatives, explained through real projects

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000108718.html
- anchor: #n1809003
- Companies mentioned: one move株式会社、ONE Lab、株式会社ピアラ

Facts:
- More than 200 clients
- August 18, 2026
- June 2020

## 【A remarkable goal achievement rate of approximately 2,498%】Training leash developed by a dog training specialty shop raises 2.49 million yen in support purchases and attracts 364 supporters on Makuake

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000133380.html
- anchor: #n1809002
- Companies mentioned: 東京DOGS、Makuake、ボーケン品質評価機構

Facts:
- Total support purchases: 2,497,660 yen
- 364 supporters
- Goal: 100,000 yen
- Goal achievement rate: approximately 2,498%

## 株式会社エクスプラザ named an “OpenAI Select Partner” in the OpenAI Partner Network

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000106969.html
- anchor: #n1809001
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エクスプラザ、OpenAI

Facts:
- More than 150 projects
- GPT‑5.6

## Connecting makers with approximately 19,000 fans, a number approaching the population of Hida City. The “Hida City Fan Club Certified Online Shop” opens for a preview!

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000076362.html
- anchor: #n1809000
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヒダカラ、楽天市場、Amazon、ギフトモール、LINEギフト

Facts:
- 55 participating businesses to date
- More than 10 of them are based in Hida City

## 1 in 7 pregnant women finds the maternity mark “awkward.” Babiew begins distributing a design to narrow the psychological distance between society and pregnant women

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000129017.html
- anchor: #n1808999
- Companies mentioned: BEFFY株式会社、Babiew

Facts:
- 76.9% of pregnant women said, “I’m glad I wore the maternity mark”
- About 1 in 7 people (15.2%) have had an unpleasant experience while wearing a maternity mark
- A survey of 324 women who are pregnant or raising children
- 調査期間：2026年4月24日～5月3日

## Strengthening heatstroke measures to support safe summer operations. Starting this year, the company will distribute drinks to crew members, while continuing to provide cooling fan-equipped workwear for the 4th year

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000134174.html
- anchor: #n1808998
- Companies mentioned: 栗林商船株式会社

Facts:
- 4 vessels operated by our group
- 1日1リットルの飲料を配布
- From June 1, 2026, through the end of October

## AI detects shoplifting, and an avatar automatically speaks to shoppers. New anti-shoplifting product “AIガードマン® Avatar-Cast” goes on sale

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000043451.html
- anchor: #n1808993
- Companies mentioned: アースアイズ株式会社、AIガードマン®、AIガードマン® the server、AIガードマン® Avatar-Cast

Facts:
- The “11th AI Solution Exhibition” will be held at our lab on September 2 (Wednesday) and 3 (Thursday), 2026
- Opening hours: 10:00–17:00 (last admission at 16:00)
- Launch date: August 4 (Tuesday), 2026

## Have you talked with your family about “life-prolonging treatment” or “an ideal end of life”? Public event on “death with dignity,” featuring palliative care doctors and others, to be held in Osaka

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000110675.html
- anchor: #n1808992
- Companies mentioned: at FOREST株式会社、公益財団法人日本尊厳死協会、株式会社フリーステーション、Forbes JAPAN

Facts:
- September 20 (Sunday), 2026
- A hall with about 400 seats
- at FOREST established in Kobe in 2022
- Received the Forbes JAPAN “RISING STAR AWARD 2024” in 2024

## Heat safety service GoANZEN begins joint research with 東京大学

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000045932.html
- anchor: #n1808991
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DUMSCO、東京大学

Facts:
- Research period: July 1, 2026–March 31, 2028

## [QFF] Quantum Flowers & Foods joins as an official sponsor of global environmental program “Think about Earth 2025”

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000130495.html
- anchor: #n1808990
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クォンタムフラワーズ＆フーズ、Japan search株式会社、日本製鉄

Facts:
- As of December 2025, the number of views was approaching 270,000※
- ※267,296 views as of 2025/12/18

## In September 2026, child development support provider “Lii sports studio” will open 2 locations simultaneously in Tokyo and Osaka! Advance reservations start today

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000113376.html
- anchor: #n1808989
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リィ、Lii sports studio

Facts:
- 2 new locations to open simultaneously in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, and Toyonaka, Osaka
- Lii sports has 50 locations nationwide
- “Open 200 company-operated locations by 2030”

## [Total weight: 1.6kg] 金澤醤油豚骨８番らーめん to launch an extra-large serving with 2.5 portions of noodles on Saturday, August 8! A 1-week campaign will offer free extra noodles. The soup will also be revamped with improved production methods to stabilize emulsification.

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000161698.html
- anchor: #n1808988
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハチバン、金澤醤油豚骨８番らーめん、大野醤油

Facts:
- Total weight: 1.6kg
- 2.5 portions of noodles
- 114 locations in Japan
- 181 locations overseas in Thailand and Vietnam
- Regular: 1080 yen (tax included)
- Large: 1190 yen (tax included)
- Extra-large: 1300 yen (tax included)
- Super extra-large: 1410 yen (tax included)
- Regular: 1200 yen (tax included)
- Large: 1310 yen (tax included)
- Extra-large: 1420 yen (tax included)
- Super extra-large: 1530 yen (tax included)

## Enrission, which operates “Shiru Cafe,” and 電気通信大学 to open a “Shiru Cafe” on the 電気通信大学 campus in October 2026

- Published: 2026-08-04T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000039334.html
- anchor: #n1808987
- Companies mentioned: 電気通信大学、株式会社エンリッション、Mitty株式会社、ENRISSION INDIA CAPITAL株式会社、E nrission India Pvt.Ltd

Facts:
- Plans to develop a community space with about 60 seats
- 全国の｢知るカフェ｣では、利用学生の約6割を大学1・2年生および大学院博士前期課程の学生が占めています
- “Shiru Cafe” is used by about 50,000 university and graduate students nationwide each month
- Companies hold about 5,600 Meetups annually
- About 300 researchers gather