# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-04 15:00–18:00 JST｜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’s first※1 reception of live LEO PNT signals from Xona’s “Pulsar”

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:02:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000141.000089783.html
- anchor: #n1810311
- 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

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
- 資本金：7,534 百万円
- Employees (consolidated): 3,411
- 売上高（連結）：140,616 百万円

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:01:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001600.000031978.html
- anchor: #n1810312
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JTB、JTBグループ

Facts:
- A total of 17 million yen
- 10 million yen

## “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: 2026-08-04T16:01:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000130805.html
- anchor: #n1810313
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000209.000074198.html
- anchor: #n1810314
- 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

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

## 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: 2026-08-04T16:00:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000124804.html
- anchor: #n1810315
- 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

Facts:
- Cumulative shipments of certified products exceed 54 million meals

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000617.000006682.html
- anchor: #n1810316
- 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

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

## 【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: 2026-08-04T16:00:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002088.000002439.html
- anchor: #n1810317
- 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

Facts:
- Price: ¥6,930 (tax included)

## CMIC and FRONTEO partner to support pharmaceutical companies’ indication strategies

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000140.000051375.html
- anchor: #n1810318
- 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

Facts:
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000188469.html
- anchor: #n1810357
- 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

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

## “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: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000086144.html
- anchor: #n1810356
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社manicreation、マニネイル

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

## 【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: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000127668.html
- anchor: #n1810355
- 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

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

## 【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: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000146853.html
- anchor: #n1810354
- Companies mentioned: Mistplay Inc.、株式会社ファンコミュニケーションズ、ロコネ

Facts:
- ロコネ’s overall ARPU increased by 15%

## Establishment of “RCI2号投資事業有限責任組合”

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000100027.html
- anchor: #n1810353
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000132621.html
- anchor: #n1810352
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000078354.html
- anchor: #n1810351
- 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

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

## 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: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000125609.html
- anchor: #n1810350
- 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

Facts:
- A makeup class for JASPERS was held on July 19, 2026 (Sunday)

## 【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: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000039866.html
- anchor: #n1810349
- 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）

Facts:
- Available across all 47 prefectures

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000095.000116313.html
- anchor: #n1810348
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ソラオブトウキョウ、Letra

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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000099.000042592.html
- anchor: #n1810347
- Companies mentioned: 狭山市役所

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)

## 【Takara Shuzo】New Takara Shochu “Ad Lib”

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000166337.html
- anchor: #n1810346
- Companies mentioned: 宝酒造株式会社、宝ホールディングス株式会社

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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000110.000166337.html
- anchor: #n1810345
- Companies mentioned: 宝酒造株式会社、宝酒造

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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000096065.html
- anchor: #n1810344
- 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

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)

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000082111.html
- anchor: #n1810343
- 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

Facts:
- Capital: 4.475 billion yen

## 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: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000126.000032609.html
- anchor: #n1810342
- 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: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000131.000153230.html
- anchor: #n1810341
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000153.000053380.html
- anchor: #n1810340
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コーチ・エィ、コーチング研究所、Coach U

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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000155.000118875.html
- anchor: #n1810339
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドリームプランニング、URUHOME（ウルホーム）

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%

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000156.000105349.html
- anchor: #n1810338
- 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

Facts:
- A total of approximately 200 elementary school students participated

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000124536.html
- anchor: #n1810337
- 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

Facts:
- Acquisition date: July 2026

## 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: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000308.000073357.html
- anchor: #n1810336
- 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

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

## 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: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000330.000012734.html
- anchor: #n1810335
- 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

Facts:
- 2026-27 season
- Sunday, July 19, 2026

## 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: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000343.000077000.html
- anchor: #n1810334
- 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

Facts:
- 2026 Soccer World Cup

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000425.000042378.html
- anchor: #n1810333
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社GIG、株式会社マーケメディア

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

## 綿半 launches “Kishu Nanko Plums—Imperfect Goods”

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000477.000047889.html
- anchor: #n1810332
- Companies mentioned: 綿半ホームエイド、綿半

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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000526.000029053.html
- anchor: #n1810331
- 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

Facts:
- 2026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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000582.000085143.html
- anchor: #n1810330
- 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

Facts:
- An amount equivalent to 75% of total net assets

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000741.000011088.html
- anchor: #n1810329
- Companies mentioned: 大阪公立大学、楽天証券株式会社

Facts:
- The first year of establishment, fiscal 2026
- In Mar. 2027

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000754.000006776.html
- anchor: #n1810328
- 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

Facts:
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000770.000057042.html
- anchor: #n1810327
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000831.000077507.html
- anchor: #n1810326
- 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

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

## 【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: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001191.000012419.html
- anchor: #n1810325
- Companies mentioned: ネイティブキャンプ、株式会社ネイティブキャンプ

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)

## 【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: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001224.000036659.html
- anchor: #n1810324
- Companies mentioned: AMERICAN HOLIC、STRIPE CLUB、株式会社ストライプインターナショナル

Facts:
- 3 bag styles
- ￥4,990
- ￥3,990

## Otsuka Corporation advances strategic alliance with JAPAN AI

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001261.000009712.html
- anchor: #n1810323
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大塚商会、JAPAN AI株式会社

Facts:
- Acquisition date: July 2026

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001807.000018324.html
- anchor: #n1810322
- 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

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

## 【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: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001903.000042328.html
- anchor: #n1810321
- 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

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)

## 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: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003146.000044800.html
- anchor: #n1810320
- 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

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

## 【July Roundup】AWA unveils its exclusive rankings!!

- Published: 2026-08-04T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003596.000022425.html
- anchor: #n1810319
- 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

Facts:
- 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)

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:59:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000138078.html
- anchor: #n1810214
- 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

Facts:
- 21 third-year students

## 【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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:58:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000179433.html
- anchor: #n1810215
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コラントッテ、大和ハウス工業株式会社

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

## 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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:58:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188448.html
- anchor: #n1810216
- 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

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

## 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!

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:55:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000173347.html
- anchor: #n1810217
- Companies mentioned: BEUTEA、Miradear株式会社、全国清涼飲料連合会

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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:51:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000884.000052170.html
- anchor: #n1810218
- 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

Facts:
- Population of approximately 430,000
- 2026年7月22日（水）～10月20日（火）

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:51:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000071698.html
- anchor: #n1810219
- Companies mentioned: 加賀市、八代市、ふるさとチョイス

Facts:
- Donations are accepted starting at 2,000 yen.

## 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】

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:50:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000049117.html
- anchor: #n1810221
- 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.

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

## 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.

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:50:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001272.000012505.html
- anchor: #n1810220
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パイ インターナショナル、Coco Wyo

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

## 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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000645.000007099.html
- anchor: #n1810222
- 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

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

## 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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:49:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000184599.html
- anchor: #n1810223
- Companies mentioned: 甲州市、楽天

Facts:
- Approximately 150 types of locally produced wine

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:43:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000163707.html
- anchor: #n1810109
- Companies mentioned: プランダス株式会社、FASTch、丸ごと九州ch

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

## 【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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:43:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001387.000013125.html
- anchor: #n1810110
- Companies mentioned: 小樽洋菓子舗ルタオ、株式会社ケイシイシイ

Facts:
- 2026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.

## 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]

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:42:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187369.html
- anchor: #n1810111
- Companies mentioned: 医療法人社団 青真会、青山エルクリニック

Facts:
- 通常料金：1回 550,000円（税込）
- 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)

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:42:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000143.000064805.html
- anchor: #n1810112
- Companies mentioned: デクセリアルズ株式会社

Facts:
- Fiscal year ending March 2027
- Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000204.000033658.html
- anchor: #n1810114
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人 新経済連盟、東京証券取引所

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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003687.000005180.html
- anchor: #n1810113
- 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

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

## 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！

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:39:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001079.000011369.html
- anchor: #n1810115
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:38:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000172628.html
- anchor: #n1810116
- 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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:36:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000550.000023530.html
- anchor: #n1810117
- Companies mentioned: Ｇ－ＦＡＣＴＯＲＹ株式会社、名代 宇奈とと

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]

## 100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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:33:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000173931.html
- anchor: #n1810118
- Companies mentioned: カランダッシュ、カランダッシュジャパン株式会社

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

## [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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:33:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000362.000097511.html
- anchor: #n1810119
- 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

Facts:
- Target amount: 360,000 yen
- Total raised: 611,032 yen
- Achievement rate: 169%
- Number of supporters: 76
- 1口 12,000円
- Limited to 30 pledges (multiple purchases permitted)

## 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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:31:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000155284.html
- anchor: #n1810120
- 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

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

## 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。

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:31:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000185925.html
- anchor: #n1810121
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:30:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000098420.html
- anchor: #n1810122
- 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

Facts:
- Service launch date: July 31, 2026

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:30:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000682.000004529.html
- anchor: #n1810123
- 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

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

## [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: 2026-08-04T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000173255.html
- anchor: #n1810143
- Companies mentioned: KYBオーソジェニックス、KYBグループ

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

## 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: 2026-08-04T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000076802.html
- anchor: #n1810142
- Companies mentioned: カラビナテクノロジー株式会社、Wantedly

Facts:
- More than 40,000 companies nationwide
- Top 100 companies

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000128179.html
- anchor: #n1810141
- 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

Facts:
- Capital: 100 million yen

## 【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）

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000122791.html
- anchor: #n1810140
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人地域精神保健福祉機構、コンボ、筑波大学

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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000173565.html
- anchor: #n1810139
- 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

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”
- 「グロンサン用刃棒®」ドリンク1,000本
- 「グロンサン用刃棒®」錠剤1,000包
- 2,000 original fans

## 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: 2026-08-04T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000180393.html
- anchor: #n1810138
- 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

Facts:
- Cumulative circulation has exceeded 25 million copies, including digital editions
- August 16, 2026

## 【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”

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000091468.html
- anchor: #n1810137
- 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

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

## 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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000170.000051940.html
- anchor: #n1810136
- 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

Facts:
- Established: August 1, 2022
- Established: April 1, 2024
- Established: September 1971

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000171.000051940.html
- anchor: #n1810135
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タスキホールディングス、株式会社ZISEDAI

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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000211.000007832.html
- anchor: #n1810134
- 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

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

## 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: 2026-08-04T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000222.000010628.html
- anchor: #n1810133
- Companies mentioned: ABEJA、NEDO、一般社団法人AIデータ主権共創機構（CODAS）、NVIDIA

Facts:
- From fiscal 2026 through fiscal 2028

## Cashless Security Report for January–March 2026 published

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000234.000009799.html
- anchor: #n1810132
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000246.000037149.html
- anchor: #n1810131
- Companies mentioned: CRAVIA株式会社、株式会社玉光堂、玉光堂グループ

Facts:
- Japan’s first unit

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000430.000120285.html
- anchor: #n1810130
- 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

Facts:
- Consolidated sales for fiscal 2025 were 5.8947 trillion yen

## 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: 2026-08-04T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000447.000020194.html
- anchor: #n1810129
- Companies mentioned: Terra Drone株式会社、Chevron、Shell、DeepStar、日本財団

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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000593.000044347.html
- anchor: #n1810128
- Companies mentioned: 弁護士ドットコム株式会社

Facts:
- 30-minute free legal consultation

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000636.000002848.html
- anchor: #n1810127
- Companies mentioned: ME:I、株式会社 Fanplus、Google Inc.、Apple Inc.、ABEMA

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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000833.000008550.html
- anchor: #n1810126
- Companies mentioned: いえらぶGROUP、ウォンテッドリー株式会社

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

## 今村証券 launches an investment service that earns V Points

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001291.000000983.html
- anchor: #n1810125
- 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

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)

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003849.000014571.html
- anchor: #n1810124
- 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

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)

## “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: 2026-08-04T15:23:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000159484.html
- anchor: #n1810092
- Companies mentioned: マイルーティン、株式会社Minding

Facts:
- Try it free for 7 days

## 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: 2026-08-04T15:23:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000052796.html
- anchor: #n1810093
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アトラックラボ

Facts:
- 16-37 Fujikubo, Miyoshi-machi, Iruma-gun, Saitama Prefecture

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:23:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000292.000042827.html
- anchor: #n1810094
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:21:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000116915.html
- anchor: #n1810095
- Companies mentioned: ESTFORT株式会社、ミーアキャットカフェ googoo、るるぶ&more、meer.cafe

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

## Corporate commercials begin airing on 4 MBSラジオ programs

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:21:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000175457.html
- anchor: #n1810096
- Companies mentioned: MBSラジオ

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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000137.000088517.html
- anchor: #n1810097
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NDP、サクラグ、キラルナ、NAGOYA DRAGON GATE

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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:19:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000121433.html
- anchor: #n1810098
- 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）

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

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

- Published: 2026-08-04T15:15:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000327.000014957.html
- anchor: #n1810099
- 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

Facts:
- “Shine Muscat & Green Tea” and “Fig & Roasted Green Tea”: 4,180 yen each
- Duo parfait: 7,700 yen
- 「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