AI News 180m Report

2026-08-04 15:00–18:00 JST

735 received, 735 listed, 5 sources ・ Page 2 of 8

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 438 items from 4 sources; Japan, 297 items from 1 source.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)(297)

Japan’s first※1 reception of live LEO PNT signals from Xona’s “Pulsar”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reception was confirmed in Nishinomiya City in June 2026
  • Also in July 2026
  • Our company, in February 2026
  • Became the first in the world to successfully commercialize fish finders in 1948
  • Established: 1951
  • Original資本金:7,534 百万円
  • Employees (consolidated): 3,411
  • Original売上高(連結):140,616 百万円

Companies mentioned:古野電気株式会社、Xona Space Systems, Inc.、LocationMind株式会社、宇宙航空研究開発機構(JAXA)、株式会社アムテックス、ソフトバンク株式会社、大阪公立大学、東京海洋大学、Spirent Communications社、Keysight Technologies社

Support for those affected by the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 17 million yen
  • 10 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社JTB、JTBグループ

“Sea SDGs Film Festival 2026” to be held at 国連大学 in Tokyo! Submissions open for the “Kids & Teens Short Video Contest”! Let’s think together about our “ocean.”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 200 local children
  • Prize money of 100,000 yen
  • Application deadline: 9/15, 23:59

Companies mentioned:国連大学、関西・大阪21世紀協会、象印マホービン株式会社、FUMIKODA、ホライズン・フィーチャーズ有限会社

<Grant recipients announced>Recipients announced for the 2nd “Tethys Fund — Ishigaki Island Marine Education Grant Program”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total grants: 5,203,800 yen
  • Grant amount: 1,842,800 yen
  • Grant amount: 454,000 yen
  • Grant amount: 2,007,000 yen
  • Grant amount: 900,000 yen

Companies mentioned:公益財団法人日本フィランソロピック財団、アンパルの自然を守る会、西表石垣国立公園パークボランティア連絡会、特定非営利活動法人夏花、わくわくサンゴ石垣島

Sponsoring a community-focused food education event! The Japan Association for Optimal Nutrition Foods will exhibit at the 12th Yamato Food Education Fair, hosted by 神奈川県大和市

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative shipments of certified products exceed 54 million meals

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人 日本最適化栄養食協会、神奈川県大和市、完全メシ BREAD チョコクリーム、完全メシ カラムーチョ 辛旨!スパイスカレー

KYOTO GLOBAL HR CHALLENGE 2026 will be held on September 4!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: 1.38061 billion yen
  • Securities code: 2170 (TSE Prime Market)

Companies mentioned:株式会社リンクアンドモチベーション、モチベーションエンジニアリング研究所、一般社団法人 Global HR Kyoto-kai、株式会社島津製作所、オムロン株式会社、Earth Company(一般社団法人アース・カンパニー)、実験寺院・寳幢寺、京都市、株式会社綿善、HORIBAグループ 株式会社堀場製作所、パナソニック ホールディングス株式会社

【THE SHOP TK】Buzzing since launch! The excitement of the ’90s is back. Exclusive “頭文字D” T-shirts for fans of the classic car boom hit stores on August 3 (Monday)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥6,930 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社アルカスインターナショナル、ワールドグループ、THE SHOP TK、頭文字D

CMIC and FRONTEO partner to support pharmaceutical companies’ indication strategies

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original新規医薬品を市場に投入するためには、10〜17年の開発期間と約3,240億〜4,860億円の投資が必要とされます
  • The CMIC Group has more than 7,700 employees worldwide and 28 group companies

Companies mentioned:シミックホールディングス株式会社、株式会社FRONTEO、Drug Discovery AI Factory、KIBIT

Support for areas affected by the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3 million yen in relief funds for Kumamoto Prefecture
  • 2 million yen in support funds for 認定NPO法人ピースプロジェクト
  • Donations totaling 5 million yen
  • 1 million yen in relief funds for disaster-hit areas
  • A donation of 1 million yen to 認定NPO法人ピースプロジェクト

Companies mentioned:株式会社セカンドキャリア、琉球新報社、認定NPO法人ピースプロジェクト

“I’m happy to match with Mom!” Summer-vacation-only kids’ nail services support parents ★ A big hit at a nail salon chain with 15 locations nationwide!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 20 minutes: ¥2,200
  • Peel-off gel polish: ¥3,300
  • Founded in 2013

Companies mentioned:株式会社manicreation、マニネイル

Original【事前来場登録スタート】日本の自転車産業をつなぐBtoB展示商談会 第3回『Japan Bike Show 2026』開催!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 120 companies and organizations exhibited, with a total of 367 booths
  • A total of 2,304 visitors attended
  • A gift for the first 2,000 people

Companies mentioned:一般財団法人自転車産業振興協会、一般社団法人自転車協会、公益財団法人JKA、経済産業省、自転車活用推進本部、警察庁、日本自転車軽自動車商協同組合連合会、特定非営利活動法人自転車活用推進研究会

【Case study】How LoyaltyPlay helped “ロコネ,” a rewards app that lets users earn points by walking, increase offer-wall revenue by 218% just 1 month and a half after launch

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ロコネ’s overall ARPU increased by 15%

Companies mentioned:Mistplay Inc.、株式会社ファンコミュニケーションズ、ロコネ

Establishment of “RCI2号投資事業有限責任組合”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A successor fund totaling 15 billion yen
  • “RCI1号投資事業組合,” with a total of 10 billion yen
  • Investments in a cumulative total of 8 companies

Companies mentioned:りそなグループ、りそな企業投資、株式会社りそな銀行、RCI2号投資事業有限責任組合、RCI1号投資事業組合

Announcement: TikTok for Gaming GG Festival 2026 Powered by BytePlus will exhibit at the UNIZONE booth

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The first 100 people will receive a promotional code for 1 year of free use of an “iRacing” account!

Companies mentioned:TikTok、BytePlus、UNIZONE、日本自動車連盟、JeMO、東京ヴェルディレーシング、名古屋OJA、Saishunkan Sol 熊本、iRacing

Mon Cher’s exclusive “堂島ロール” sweets arrive at 阪急うめだ本店’s “All-Star Dining”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 1,980 yen (including tax)
  • Price: 1,600 yen (tax included)
  • From August 1 (Saturday) through August 31 (Monday), 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社モンシェール、阪急うめだ本店、京都宇治 茶想もりた園、らぁめん登里勝、香川 一福

株式会社ネイチャーズウェイ signs an official beauty supplier agreement for the 2026-27 season

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A makeup class for JASPERS was held on July 19, 2026 (Sunday)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ネイチャーズウェイ、株式会社NAGANO SPIRIT、信州ブレイブウォリアーズ、JASPERS、J☆CRYSTAL、J★PRISM

【株式会社アセンド】Available across all 47 prefectures, with no physical phone lines required. The LOCALINE(ローカライン) cloud service for local phone numbers launches on August 4, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Available across all 47 prefectures

Companies mentioned:株式会社アセンド、Omni Contact(オムニコンタクト)、LOCALINE(ローカライン)

【Letra - feel India.】India’s craftsmanship captivates the world. The 2nd installment of new products featuring BLOCK PRINT and KANTHA has arrived!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Tax-inclusive price: ¥4,290
  • Tax-inclusive price: ¥14,080
  • 2015: 1,200 units
  • 2024: 35,000 units

Companies mentioned:株式会社ソラオブトウキョウ、Letra

【New Design Selected】New design for sewer manhole covers in Sayama City, Saitama Prefecture!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The winning design is scheduled to be installed at a representative location as a new manhole cover design (color version), with 1 cover installed.
  • Friday, July 17, 2026, at 狭山市役所 (1-23-5 Irimagawa, Sayama City)

Companies mentioned:狭山市役所

【Takara Shuzo】New Takara Shochu “Ad Lib”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Alcohol content: 22%
  • 600 ml
  • 1.8L
  • Original参考小売価格(消費税抜き):①590円
  • Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Companies mentioned:宝酒造株式会社、宝ホールディングス株式会社

【宝酒造】New: Premium 〈Takara Shochu〉 for mixing with green tea

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Alcohol content: 25%
  • 600 ml
  • 1.8L
  • Original参考小売価格(消費税抜き):①640円
  • Blended with 3% “Premium 〈Takara Shochu〉”

Companies mentioned:宝酒造株式会社、宝酒造

【Media Invitation】Limited-time collaboration event “Sammy Special WEEK!” with Happy Road Oyama Shopping Street

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Those who spend at least 1,500 yen (tax included) at the shopping street
  • Shopping vouchers worth 2,000 yen, redeemable in the area
  • From August 17, 2026 (Monday) to August 23 (Sunday)

Companies mentioned:サミー株式会社、ハッピーロード大山商店街振興組合

Tachikawa Blind to exhibit at “Nikkei-TSE IR Fair 2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: 4.475 billion yen

Companies mentioned:立川ブラインド工業株式会社、日本経済新聞社、日本取引所グループ

150 products that passed the preliminary screening for the “Karada ni Ii Koto Awards 2026” announced all at once! Special website also opens today

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:株式会社セントラルメディエンス、小林製薬、ドクターエア、ホンシュ、Creare、千趣会、コジット、サンコー、匠ソリューションズ、アテックス、ツムラ、コラントッテ、メイダイ、JIMOS、ニトリ、プロモ、YB-LAB.、フィリップスジャパン、トリクル、タニタ、リジェンティス、POWLAB、WinC、Xology、デンタルプロ、エクロール、アース製薬、第一三共ヘルスケア、山本電気、東海光学、薬膳茶と国産酒CraftTeaBar丹、キリンホールディングス、issin、セルバンインターナショナル、ライオン、ヤーマン、ウィルミナ、BASE、金氏高麗人参、フルッタフルッタ、キーフーズ、日本新薬、クラシエ、オリゼ、鈴廣かまぼこ、ライブヘルス、エスビー食品、ELEVATE、日本ケロッグ、Mizkan、mh、キリンビバレッジ、キューサイ、angeles、万田発酵、アビオス、キユーピー、KINS、オルト、大塚製薬、エミープラス、かごんまま、UCC上島珈琲、スピック、ファンケル、ジェーピーエス製薬、言歩木、DEAR-LOGUE COSMETICS、テスコム電機、ハイサイド、オブ・コスメティックス、ホーユー、王子製薬、FAVE.、ヴィークレア、エシオン、レッドビジョン、エイチームウェルネス、ヘンケルジャパン、あめつちかえる

abc株式会社 announces sponsorship of “RIZIN.54,” to be held on August 11

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The martial arts event “RIZIN.54,” to be held at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 (national holiday)
  • This will be the 11th event
  • Securities code: 8783

Companies mentioned:abc株式会社、RIZIN、RIZIN FIGHTING FEDERATION、Crawford Production Japan、クレーンゲームジャパン株式会社、TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO

【Survey Results】99.5% of managers and above recognize the need for change. Why, then, is organizational transformation not moving forward?

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 99.5% of managers and above recognize the need for change
  • About half of respondents feel their organization is working on transformation
  • 76% said the role expected of leaders has changed over the past 3 years
  • 62% said their company lacks enough leaders
  • 75% of respondents cited coaching as an effective approach to leadership development
  • 221 valid responses

Companies mentioned:株式会社コーチ・エィ、コーチング研究所、Coach U

Over 70% furious, calling it “malicious”! What people really think about excessive charges for consent to road excavation

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The largest group, 72.2% (257 responses), said they felt the practice was “malicious.”
  • A neutral group of 82 respondents (23.0%) said they “could not say either way.”
  • 17 respondents (4.8%) in the accepting group said they “do not think it is wrong.”
  • People interested in real estate (356 valid responses)
  • “A corporation should be dissolved; if it’s an individual, I’d question their character” ranked 1st at 36.2%
  • “I could accept it if it were at least the fixed asset tax and actual costs for private road repairs” ranked 2nd at 19.1%

Companies mentioned:株式会社ドリームプランニング、URUHOME(ウルホーム)

【Bambitious Nara】Rohto Pharmaceutical presents U12 Summer Clinic 2026 in Kashihara

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of approximately 200 elementary school students participated

Companies mentioned:株式会社バンビシャス奈良、ロート製薬株式会社、ジェイテクトアリーナ奈良、イデムディア

JAPAN AI forms capital and business alliance with Otsuka Corporation, accelerating AI adoption among medium-sized and small businesses nationwide

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Acquisition date: July 2026

Companies mentioned:JAPAN AI株式会社、株式会社大塚商会、JAPAN AI AGENT、たよれーる ビジネスAIエージェント、たよれーる AIまるごと伴走支援サービス

Notice of joining 一般社団法人日本クラウドファンディング協会 as a regular member

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 184 funds formed
  • Investment is possible from a minimum of 100,000 yen
  • Capital: 100 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社ネクサスエージェント、一般社団法人日本クラウドファンディング協会、みんなの年金

Nature’s Way signs 2026-27 season “Official Beauty Supplier” agreement with 株式会社NAGANO SPIRIT, beginning beauty support for専属 cheerleading team “JASPERS”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026-27 season
  • Sunday, July 19, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社ネイチャーズウェイ、株式会社NAGANO SPIRIT、信州ブレイブウォリアーズ、JASPERS、J☆CRYSTAL、J★PRISM、TPCマーケティングリサーチ株式会社、日本化粧品工業連合会

Sports Navi app adds follow feature for all Jリーグ players and Japanese players in overseas soccer leagues ~Users will be notified when followed players appear in matches~

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026 Soccer World Cup

Companies mentioned:LINEヤフー株式会社、スポーツナビ株式会社、Jリーグ、Yahoo! JAPAN

GIG Executive Officer and CMO Uchida to speak at conference featuring case studies from 40 companies at the forefront of AI adoption

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 4,000 corporate leads continue to be generated annually
  • Registered by more than 65,000 people and more than 1,800 companies

Companies mentioned:株式会社GIG、株式会社マーケメディア

綿半 launches “Kishu Nanko Plums—Imperfect Goods”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Net weight: 300 grams
  • Sale price: 754 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:綿半ホームエイド、綿半

“Domino’s Cooling Plan” project press event held; Abareru-kun appointed inaugural “CCO (Chief Cool Officer)!”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2026年8月4日(火)、東京都大田区ドミノ・ピザ南馬込店にて「ドミノ冷涼化計画~酷暑の日本に冷涼感をお届け~」プロジェクト発表会を開催しました。
  • The “Obon Set,” on sale for a limited time starting Monday, August 3, appeared on stage.
  • The company announced a campaign offering the “American (L size)” for a takeout-only price of 1,500 yen
  • Free samples of “Domino Shake Happy Milk,” limited to 100 people per store

Companies mentioned:株式会社ドミノ・ピザ ジャパン、ドミノ・ピザ、コカ・コーラ

Notice Regarding the Execution of a Monetary Loan Agreement with Financial Covenants

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • An amount equivalent to 75% of total net assets

Companies mentioned:アステナホールディングス株式会社、イワキ株式会社、池田産業株式会社

Establishment of a sponsored course at the Graduate School of Business and Faculty of Commerce, 大阪公立大学

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The first year of establishment, fiscal 2026
  • In Mar. 2027

Companies mentioned:大阪公立大学、楽天証券株式会社

FRONTEO and シミック collaborate to support indication strategies for pharmaceutical companies

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original新規医薬品を市場に投入するためには、10〜17年の開発期間と約3,240億〜4,860億円の投資が必要とされます
  • The シミックグループ has more than 7,700 employees worldwide and 28 group companies
  • The technology used in Drug Discovery AI Factory is covered by 21 patents obtained by FRONTEO in Japan, Europe, the United States and South Korea

Companies mentioned:FRONTEO、シミック、シミックホールディングス株式会社、FRONTEO Drug Discovery AI Factory、KIBIT、Consulting and Navigation Unit、シミックグループ、アルネッツ

“楽天ペイ” now allows payments even when out of range or when the signal is weak

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The Android™ version of the “楽天ペイ” app is scheduled to launch around fall 2026

Companies mentioned:楽天ペイメント株式会社、楽天ペイ、楽天Edy株式会社、楽天Edy、楽天キャッシュ

【Summer Vacation Activities】Summer 1-day camp departing 8/29 <Grape Picking & Water Athletics Edition>

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 【Kindergarten seniors and elementary school students】22,000 yen
  • Capacity: 40 people
  • Minimum number of participants: 15

Companies mentioned:株式会社リソー教育グループ、株式会社プラスワン教育、東都観光バス、宮園自動車

【Exploring the Future of AI in English】ネイティブキャンプ releases new learning materials analyzing the AI forecast “AI2027”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Coupons worth 5,000 yen
  • Instructors from more than 140 countries around the world
  • More than 15,000 instructors
  • More than 32,000 rich learning materials
  • 80 million lessons to date
  • ¥1,980 family plan (tax included)

Companies mentioned:ネイティブキャンプ、株式会社ネイティブキャンプ

【AMERICAN HOLIC】The “7DAYS BAG,” a bag you’ll want to carry every day, is here! Advance reservations for outdoor-inspired bags begin August 4 (Tue).

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3 bag styles
  • ¥4,990
  • ¥3,990

Companies mentioned:AMERICAN HOLIC、STRIPE CLUB、株式会社ストライプインターナショナル

Otsuka Corporation advances strategic alliance with JAPAN AI

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Acquisition date: July 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社大塚商会、JAPAN AI株式会社

[MoMA Design Store] The renewed “MoMA Design Store Kyoto” reopens in a new location on September 4 (Fri).

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The domestic shop network will comprise 4 stores.
  • Approximately 600 types or more in total
  • 2,640 yen
  • 14,300 yen each
  • Approximately 112 m²
  • Approximately 3,930 tsubo
  • Approximately 12,990 m²
  • 187 stores in Japan
  • 6 stores overseas
  • 9.91 million people

Companies mentioned:株式会社ロフト、MoMA、京都高島屋S.C.、東神開発株式会社、MOMENT、Champion、京都烏丸六八堂、ニューヨーク近代美術館、ジェシー・ゴールドスタイン

【JPI Seminar】NEDO seminar “Power Conversion: Transitioning from Si to SiC and GaN—Accelerating the Implementation and Expanding the Applications of Next-Generation Power Semiconductors” to be held August 20 (Thu).

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Special rate: 18,500 yen (tax included)
  • 1 participant: 37,490 yen (tax included)
  • 2nd participant onward: 32,490 yen (tax included; same company and simultaneous registration)
  • 11,000 yen (tax included; venue and live stream only; same attendance format)

Companies mentioned:JPI、日本計画研究所、NEDO、新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構、産総研、電子技術総合研究所

Originalピンバッジ・ピンズ、入手経路1位は「自分で購入した」。身につける場面は「ファッションのワンポイント」が28%で最多に

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Bought them myself
  • As a fashion accent
  • Valid responses
  • 1–2
  • 3–5
  • 6–10
  • 11 or more
  • As a souvenir or merchandise from events, live shows, or sporting events
  • Received as a promotional item or non-sale item from a company or store
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never
  • Events, live shows, and sporting events
  • Gatherings and meetups related to hobbies or favorite entertainers
  • At work, during the commute, or at school

Companies mentioned:株式会社NEXER Group、ローカルプランニング、有限会社ローカルプランニング

【July Roundup】AWA unveils its exclusive rankings!!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original配信楽曲数は1億5千万曲
  • Celebrities and users have created approximately 16 million playlists
  • 980 yen per month (tax included) for access to all features
  • 1,080 yen (tax included) via the App Store, Google Play, or convenience store payment
  • 480 yen per month (tax included)
  • 270 yen per month (tax included)

Companies mentioned:AWA株式会社、サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社、Mrs. GREEN APPLE、NiziU、サザンオールスターズ

立命館大学経営学部西岡ゼミ launches an industry-academia collaboration project

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 21 third-year students

Companies mentioned:佐藤薬品工業株式会社、立命館大学経営学部西岡ゼミ

【Advisory Agreement】Pro golfer Shiho Kuwaki wins the AIG Women’s Open, a U.S. women’s golf tour event, claiming her first overseas major title

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Strong magnetic force of 100 millitesla
  • ¥33,000 (tax included)
  • ¥37,400 (tax included)
  • ¥9,900 (base price ¥9,000)

Companies mentioned:株式会社コラントッテ、大和ハウス工業株式会社

SCIA, a career strategy program for people in their 50s and 60s, publishes the practical guide “Kindle Publishing in Your 50s,” focused on turning experience into IP assets; limited-time price of 99 yen through August 15

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Limited-time price of 99 yen through August 15
  • List price: 550 yen
  • August 3, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社勘兵衛、セカンドキャリア・インキュベーション協会、SCIA、SCIA出版、Amazon Kindleストア

BEUTEA, a Malaysian Chinese tea café that drew waits of up to 1 hour in Yabacho, Nagoya, makes a grand comeback after 3 and a half years, opening its 2nd store in Japan on September 4 at Meichika, the underground shopping area at Nagoya Station!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The market for tea-based beverages reached 928 billion yen
  • Surpassing coffee beverages (925.5 billion yen)
  • Selling more than 1 million cups annually
  • Price: M 888 yen / L 988 yen / LL 1,088 yen (tax included)
  • Price: S 528 yen / M 628 yen / L 728 yen / LL 828 yen (tax included)
  • Free distribution for the first 100 people

Companies mentioned:BEUTEA、Miradear株式会社、全国清涼飲料連合会

【東京都町田市】A city-promotion video will be shown at 大丸東京店, directly connected to Tokyo Station

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Population of approximately 430,000
  • Original2026年7月22日(水)~10月20日(火)

Companies mentioned:東京都町田市、株式会社ゼロプレイス、大丸東京店、トチハラユミ

Supporting Kumamoto Prefecture’s 八代市: Ishikawa Prefecture’s 加賀市 begins accepting proxy donations through hometown tax contributions

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Donations are accepted starting at 2,000 yen.

Companies mentioned:加賀市、八代市、ふるさとチョイス

The free booklet “50 Manga Selections Connecting the Sea,” enjoyable for children and adults alike, is complete 【海をつなぐミュージアム MOON】

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The selected titles reached 50 works
  • 12 pages
  • 546 × 406 mm when opened
  • Libraries at 100 locations nationwide
  • Approximately 600 books about the sea

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人3710Lab、日本財団、京都国際マンガミュージアム、北九州市漫画ミュージアム、合志マンガミュージアム、Salmon Design inc.

Over 5 million copies sold worldwide across the series! The popular COZY coloring books are finally arriving in Japan. “COZY FRIENDS” and “COZY PLACE” go on sale simultaneously in 2 volumes on 8/19.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Includes 45 illustrations
  • 1,400 yen before tax
  • 96 pages
  • 10 readers will be selected by lottery to receive a copy of this book

Companies mentioned:株式会社パイ インターナショナル、Coco Wyo

Original阪急交通社 x 宝島社 コラボバッグ第3弾 「阪急交通社が考えた 大きく開いて自立する旅行に最適なショルダーバッグBOOK」 8月4日(火)ウェブサイトで予約販売を開始

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 3,795 yen (base price 3,450 yen + 10% tax)
  • Size: height 24 cm × width 26 cm × depth 13 cm

Companies mentioned:阪急交通社、宝島社、阪急阪神ホールディングス、ホップス

Original山梨県甲州市 勝沼ぶどうの丘「楽天ふるさと納税クラウドファンディング」の実施

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 150 types of locally produced wine

Companies mentioned:甲州市、楽天

FASTch’s 丸ごと九州ch launches a disaster relief project for the July 2026 Kumamoto earthquake

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The Kumamoto earthquake that occurred on July 28, 2026
  • August 1, 2026 (Sat), 00:00
  • September 30, 2026 (Wed), 23:59

Companies mentioned:プランダス株式会社、FASTch、丸ごと九州ch

Original【期間限定!】博多エキナカマイングにて小樽洋菓子舗ルタオが 8月4日(火)より、北海道のプレミアムギフトスイーツを期間限定でお届け

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Facts

  • Original2026年8月4日(火)~8月17日(月)
  • July 17, 2026 (Fri)–July 30, 2026 (Thu)
  • Business hours: 9:00–21:00
  • 【Price】2,484 yen (tax included)
  • [Diameter] 12 cm
  • [Price] 2,376 yen (tax included)
  • [Diameter] 12 cm
  • [Price] 2,592 yen (tax included)
  • / 18 sheets
  • Opened in 1998 at Marchen Intersection, the center of Otaru tourism.

Companies mentioned:小樽洋菓子舗ルタオ、株式会社ケイシイシイ

Notice of the launch of a new hair-loss treatment using the patient's own cells: Micrograft Hair Loss Therapy (Hair Follicle and Skin Tissue Transplantation) [医療法人社団 青真会 青山エルクリニック]

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original通常料金:1回 550,000円(税込)
  • Originalモニター(個人を特定できない配慮を行います)料金:1回 330,000円(税込)
  • Preliminary blood test: 11,000 yen (tax included)
  • Nerve block anesthesia (by request only): 5,500 yen (tax included)
  • Initial consultation fee: 3,300 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:医療法人社団 青真会、青山エルクリニック

[Dexerials] Announces first-quarter earnings report for the fiscal year ending March 2027 (IFRS, consolidated)

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Fiscal year ending March 2027
  • Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026

Companies mentioned:デクセリアルズ株式会社

Regular changes to the constituents of the New Economy Federation Stock Index

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 5 companies added to the index
  • 16 companies removed from the index
  • Number of constituent companies rises to 126
  • Eight companies delisted

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人 新経済連盟、東京証券取引所

The Sumo Show HIRAKUZA to make its debut at the world's largest arts festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 10,000 audience members
  • Approximately 3,800 works
  • More than 50,000 performances
  • More than 2.6 million tickets sold
  • Ticket prices: from £16.50
  • Capital: 230 million yen

Companies mentioned:阪神コンテンツリンク、阪神電気鉄道株式会社、阪急阪神東宝グループ

Originalエヴァンゲリオンから聖闘士星矢やクレヨンしんちゃんまで、世界が愛する作品を各国の識者が一挙紹介する『世界が愛する日本アニメ』ニューズウィーク日本版8/11・18合併号は好評発売中!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Print edition, special price: 530 yen (tax included)
  • Digital edition, regular price: 430 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:ニューズウィーク日本版、株式会社CEメディアハウス

Kia PBVジャパン delivers a Kia PV5 Passenger to NEC

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Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:Kia PBVジャパン、NEC、Kia Corporation

Beat summer fatigue with eel, sticky foods and a soft-boiled egg! Unatoto's “Stamina Bowl” launches Aug. 7, available in all 4 sizes starting at 1,100 yen

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Regular size: 1,100 yen (tax included)
  • “Stamina Devil's Feast”: 2,780 yen (tax included)
  • More than 1,500 meals served
  • Target: reports of defeating the “devil's number,” [666 cases]

Companies mentioned:G-FACTORY株式会社、名代 宇奈とと

Original100年以上の歴史を刻む、スイスの筆記具・画材ブランド『カランダッシュ』が「バリアス ライト」を発表

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Varius Light fountain pen: 572,000 yen (tax included)
  • Varius Light rollerball pen: 495,000 yen (tax included)
  • Varius Light ballpoint pen: 429,000 yen (tax included)
  • Limited production of 100 pieces per model

Companies mentioned:カランダッシュ、カランダッシュジャパン株式会社

[NFT Manga Project No. 10] Report on the close of fundraising on CAMPFIRE for the e-book publication project of Sakamoto Toshikazu's work THE喫茶店

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Target amount: 360,000 yen
  • Total raised: 611,032 yen
  • Achievement rate: 169%
  • Number of supporters: 76
  • Original1口 12,000円
  • Limited to 30 pledges (multiple purchases permitted)

Companies mentioned:株式会社カイカフィナンシャルホールディングス、株式会社実業之日本社、株式会社実業之日本デジタル、INO Fine、CAMPFIRE

Approximately 200 people take part in “Dance Diet Fest 2026 Summer.” Official app makes its debut, bringing a new health event combining in-person and digital experiences

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • App users reach 1,037 within the first week of the event
  • Total votes: 2,281
  • Operating 125 clinics nationwide

Companies mentioned:株式会社D-fitt、ONESTEP PROJECT実行委員会、こころ整体院グループ、株式会社Givers、s2nd、東京ゲゲゲイ、KOKO PROJECT、株式会社Livspect

Originalびんご福山デニックス、チーム移動着に「福山デニム」を採用。山陽染工株式会社様よりデニムショートパンツをご提供いただきました。

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Fukuyama Denim,” a local industry that Fukuyama City is proud to present to the world
  • “Bio Blue,” a bio-indigo developed by 住友化学株式会社
  • “Conforma®” temperature-regulating material

Companies mentioned:びんご福山デニックス、山陽染工株式会社、住友化学株式会社、中国紡織株式会社

Financial AI persona platform “FINPANEL” contributes to the development of a new service by SOMPOひまわり生命

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Service launch date: July 31, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社Figurout、株式会社MILIZE、SOMPOひまわり生命保険株式会社、FINPANEL

giftee to exhibit its Corporate Gift service at the 5th Back Office DXPO Tokyo '26 Summer

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Adopted for more than 10,000 projects as of the end of May 2026
  • Minimum plan: 300 yen per person per month (before tax)
  • Standard plan: 500 yen per person per month (before tax)
  • Bonus: giftee returns points worth 200 yen per person per month
  • Admission: 5,000 yen
  • Capital: 3,286 million yen (as of the end of March 2026)
  • Employees: 292 (as of July 1, 2026)
  • Capital: 20 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社ギフティ、ブティックス株式会社、ギフティグループ株式会社

[Aug. 30 (Sun.), 11 a.m.] KYBオーソジェニックス to hold a seminar commemorating a new product launch: “A Day to Open Up the Future of Nutritional Medicine: The Front Lines of Supplements for Medical Institutions and Clinical Practice”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Venue: 100 attendees
  • Archived livestream: 200 attendees
  • Original会場参加:1名5,000円
  • Archived livestream: 3,000 yen

Companies mentioned:KYBオーソジェニックス、KYBグループ

Karabina Technology selected for the BEST TEAM NOMINATION 100 in the TEAM OF THE YEAR category at Wantedly Awards 2026 for the third consecutive year!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 40,000 companies nationwide
  • Top 100 companies

Companies mentioned:カラビナテクノロジー株式会社、Wantedly

Donation for victims of the Reiwa 8 earthquake centered in the Kumamoto region of Kumamoto Prefecture

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: 100 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社トーシンパートナーズホールディングス、トーシンパートナーズグループ

Original【NPO法⼈地域精神保健福祉機構・コンボ】「こころの元気+」活用セミナー『セルフ・コンパッション手習帳 ~自分によりそう毎日~』:2026/8/8(土)会場&オンライン開催!(当日参加可)

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Facts

  • Aug. 8, 2026 (Sat.), 13:00–16:00
  • Originalコンボ賛助会員1,500円
  • General admission: 2500 yen
  • Originalコンボ賛助会員2500円
  • General admission: 3000 yen

Companies mentioned:NPO法人地域精神保健福祉機構、コンボ、筑波大学

[LEC] Report on exhibiting at the 26th JAPAN Drugstore Show

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • During the event, our booth (East Hall 3, 2-027, Healthcare Zone) welcomed approximately 5,000 visitors in total (estimate based on distributed materials; company estimate).
  • A total of 112,989 people visited over the 3-day event, up 13,479 from the previous year.
  • 1,000 bottles of “グロモントPREMIUM”
  • Original「グロンサン用刃棒®」ドリンク1,000本
  • Original「グロンサン用刃棒®」錠剤1,000包
  • 2,000 original fans

Companies mentioned:レック株式会社、一般社団法人日本チェーンドラッグストア協会、ちいかわ

Sponsorship confirmed for the official event “苺プロダクション☆Fan Appreciation Festival 2026” for the TV anime “【推しの子】” — bringing the world of the series and its emotional impact to more fans through the power of entertainment

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative circulation has exceeded 25 million copies, including digital editions
  • August 16, 2026

Companies mentioned:円谷フィールズホールディングス株式会社、フィールズ株式会社、集英社、苺プロダクション

【株式会社AN】 to open a pop-up shop at サンシャインシティアルタ. Collaboration between its bistro and specialty aroma shop promotes the SDGs through “wine corks × aroma”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 10–20 “wine corks” are discarded every week
  • Participation fee: 100 yen (free for elementary school students and younger)

Companies mentioned:株式会社AN、サンシャインシティアルタ、BISTRO CHURA、Nature(ナチュール)、無印良品 東京有明

タスキパートナーズ accelerates the revitalization and reuse of vacant-home stock through a business partnership with サンミュージックプロダクション

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: August 1, 2022
  • Established: April 1, 2024
  • Established: September 1971

Companies mentioned:株式会社タスキホールディングス、株式会社タスキパートナーズ、株式会社サンミュージックプロダクション

タスキホールディングス launches proof-of-concept experiment for its “AI Residence” concept

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting with the 2nd quarter of the fiscal year ending September 2026
  • December 12, 2022

Companies mentioned:株式会社タスキホールディングス、株式会社ZISEDAI

“Cashless Security Report” for January–March 2026 published, compiling statistics on credit card information leaks and trends in fraudulent e-commerce use

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Credit card fraud losses totaled 11.36 billion yen
  • Down approximately 41% year on year
  • 3,463 data breaches
  • Down approximately 82% year on year
  • The recent rate of fraudulent use rose from 0.027% in the previous quarter to 0.033%
  • Inquiries reached a record 5,107
  • Approximately 2.2 times the figure in 2023, when statistics began

Companies mentioned:株式会社リンク、かっこ株式会社、PCI DSS Ready Cloud、Smart TG、東京商工リサーチ、O-PLUX

ABEJA joins “Development of Efficient AI Learning Methods Considering Data Confidentiality,” led by 一般社団法人AIデータ主権共創機構(CODAS), following selection by NEDO

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • From fiscal 2026 through fiscal 2028

Companies mentioned:ABEJA、NEDO、一般社団法人AIデータ主権共創機構(CODAS)、NVIDIA

Cashless Security Report for January–March 2026 published

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Credit card fraud losses totaled 11.36 billion yen
  • Down approximately 41% year on year
  • 3,463 data breaches
  • Inquiries reached a record 5,107
  • Approximately 2.2 times the figure in 2023, when statistics began

Companies mentioned:かっこ株式会社、株式会社リンク、東京商工リサーチ、PCI DSS Ready Cloud、BIZTEL コールセンター PCI DSS、Smart TG、EMV 3-Dセキュア、SCS評価制度

“POCA i” begins operating at the 玉光堂イオンモールつくば店, its first location in Japan

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Japan’s first unit

Companies mentioned:CRAVIA株式会社、株式会社玉光堂、玉光堂グループ

Investment in JIJ, a startup developing mathematical optimization middleware using quantum computers

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Consolidated sales for fiscal 2025 were 5.8947 trillion yen

Companies mentioned:三菱電機株式会社、グローバル・ブレイン株式会社、株式会社JIJ

テラドローン partners with Chevron, Shell and others through the Deepstar consortium to equip its “Terra Xross 1” indoor inspection drone with a signal recovery function that restores communications and returns the drone

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • High cost performance, at approximately one-third the cost
  • More than 3,000 cumulative projects in surveying, inspection, agriculture and fleet management
  • Deployments in 10 countries worldwide

Companies mentioned:Terra Drone株式会社、Chevron、Shell、DeepStar、日本財団

Legal consultation support for those affected by the 令和8年熊本地震

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 30-minute free legal consultation

Companies mentioned:弁護士ドットコム株式会社

The official website, fan club and official app of hugely popular girl group ME:I have relaunched!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • [Annual membership fee paid in a lump sum] ¥6,600 (tax included)
  • [Monthly membership] ¥550 (tax included)
  • The number of views of the Official MV on YouTube and total music streams has surpassed 100 million

Companies mentioned:ME:I、株式会社 Fanplus、Google Inc.、Apple Inc.、ABEMA

いえらぶGROUP selected for the “BEST TEAM NOMINATION 100” at the Wantedly Awards 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 40,000 client companies
  • Top 100 companies
  • Approximately 1,200 people per year
  • Market size of approximately 58.8 trillion yen
  • More than 50,000 companies nationwide
  • Capital: 38.25 million yen

Companies mentioned:いえらぶGROUP、ウォンテッドリー株式会社

今村証券 launches an investment service that earns V Points

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 160,000 V Point partner locations nationwide
  • Approximately 100 million Visa-accepting locations worldwide
  • 1,000,000 yen achieved
  • 5,000,000 yen achieved
  • 10,000,000 yen achieved
  • 30,000,000 yen achieved
  • 50,000,000 yen achieved
  • 100,000,000 yen achieved
  • Up to 1.201750% (tax included)
  • Up to 0.990% (tax included)

Companies mentioned:今村証券株式会社、Vポイントマーケティング株式会社、Visa

A luxurious hotel stay with your favorite plush toy! A popular “nuikatsu” plan is here

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Standard Room (26㎡), 2 guests, from ¥33,800
  • Moderate Room (36㎡), 2 guests, from ¥36,800
  • Superior Room (40㎡), 2 guests, from ¥43,000
  • Superior Corner Room (51㎡), 2 guests, from ¥57,400
  • Balcony Suite (64㎡), 2 guests, from ¥70,400
  • 1 set: ¥2,530 (tax and service charge included)

Companies mentioned:ホテルニューオータニ幕張、株式会社ニュー・オータニ

“The real reason people give up after three days is all-or-nothing thinking” — マイルーティン releases a new feature that uses AI-recommended flexible intensity settings to help users stick with habits longer

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Try it free for 7 days

Companies mentioned:マイルーティン、株式会社Minding

Just ask, “Is there a snow cornice?” or “Is there a water leak?” アトラックラボ develops an LLM-powered multimodal AI facility diagnostic system

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 16-37 Fujikubo, Miyoshi-machi, Iruma-gun, Saitama Prefecture

Companies mentioned:株式会社アトラックラボ

ADTANK unveils business strategy for all group companies, centered on its new AI solution “デジブレ”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Execution resource network of approximately 6,000 people
  • July 31, 2026
  • Joined the group in May 2026

Companies mentioned:ADTANK株式会社、PXC株式会社、株式会社アントロット、HR COMPANY株式会社、ADTANK東海株式会社

14 baby meerkats make their debut on August 1. The youngsters, who arrived at 45 days old, are growing up as a group

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 45 days old
  • 60 minutes: 3,300 yen per person (tax included)
  • Drinks: 550 yen
  • Feeding experience: +330 yen (tax included)
  • Private booking: 30 minutes, 24,000 yen (before tax / 26,400 yen including tax)
  • 50 animals raised to date
  • 23 animals graduated

Companies mentioned:ESTFORT株式会社、ミーアキャットカフェ googoo、るるぶ&more、meer.cafe

Corporate commercials begin airing on 4 MBSラジオ programs

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PILLAR will begin airing corporate commercials on 4 MBSラジオ programs in August 2026 to raise awareness and recruit talent.

Companies mentioned:MBSラジオ

【Free admission!】Nagoya's Sakae district welcomes a new venue, “WORLD IDOL REPUBLIC,” with a pre-opening festival on Friday, August 7!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A separate 600-yen charge for 1 drink (tax included)
  • 11 first-generation members of NAGOYA DRAGON GATE
  • Original対象NDR正規CDを1会計1,000円(税込)以上お買い上げ

Companies mentioned:株式会社NDP、サクラグ、キラルナ、NAGOYA DRAGON GATE

Leave a Nest and Musashino Valley join forces. A new business creation model connecting university research seeds with future entrepreneurs gets underway

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • On 2 dates: Friday, August 14, 2026, and Wednesday, September 2

Companies mentioned:株式会社Musashino Valley、株式会社リバネス、NEDO(国立研究開発法人新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構)

【Seasonal】Parfaits combining autumn fruits and aromatic tea leaves, “Shine Muscat & Green Tea” and “Fig & Roasted Green Tea,” go on sale September 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Shine Muscat & Green Tea” and “Fig & Roasted Green Tea”: 4,180 yen each
  • Duo parfait: 7,700 yen
  • Original「カラーモクテル」1杯 追加料金550円
  • Additional charge of 1,210 yen for 1 drink
  • Truffle-flavored French fries and 1 drink: additional charge of 1,540 yen
  • A 15% service charge will be added
  • 242 properties in more than 70 countries worldwide
  • With 77,027 rooms
  • More than 7,000 hotels open and operating
  • More than 1 million rooms
  • A development pipeline of more than 2,300 hotels
  • 400,000 employees

Companies mentioned:ストリングスホテル東京インターコンチネンタル、インターコンチネンタルホテルズ&リゾーツ、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ

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