【Report】The Professional Talent Organization and Yano Research Institute hold “A Night of Akira and Seniors Letting Loose.” A lively discussion on snack-bar culture and the value of third places!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Annual customer visits: approximately 61.73 million
メルカリ launches a campaign offering a 99% discount coupon (maximum value 10,000 yen) usable on メルカリ when customers sign up for メルカリモバイル for the first time
QommonsAI training held in 愛知県小牧市 — City officials, including the mayor and senior managers, took part in a commemorative lecture marking a comprehensive partnership agreement. “It's surprisingly easy; AI is smart”: attitudes toward AI use shift among senior managers
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Approximately 70 people in total, attending in person and online
【北海道博物館・ひがし大雪自然館】Fossil of a species of alpine plant discovered in Hokkaido, from the oldest and southernmost known region in the world—findings that rewrite the evolutionary history of alpine plants
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Approximately 6.8 million years ago
There are 11 living species in the genus Dryas
Companies mentioned：北海道博物館、ひがし大雪自然館、Paleontological Research
【TAC Police Officer and Firefighter】“Kickoff Lecture for Passing the Exam: A Guide to the Road Ahead” to be held at TAC Shinjuku School on Friday, August 7!
【Aichi Prefecture, Mihama Town】10% off facility use fees if the person making the reservation is in their 20s! “20s Summer Savings,” an Obon-exclusive offer at the seaside BBQ facility ウッドデザインパーク野間
Male employees taking childcare leave reach 50.9%, topping 50% for the first time. Companies are expected to go beyond “increasing the leave uptake rate” and build “organizations where both parents can share childcare.”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The rate of men taking childcare leave is 50.9%.
About 90% of young people hope to take childcare leave.
Of those, about 70% hope to take childcare leave for “1 month or longer.”
About 70% of young people consider work-life balance when choosing a company.
The share who said, “I would like to advance my career if there were an environment where I could balance work and childcare,” was 21.9 percentage points higher.
Supporting on-the-ground operations at more than 3,600 companies
ハマラハウス takes center stage in the “Yatsugatake Log Project 2026 Summer.” Creating a new experience space at a farm through collaboration with architecture students and the local community
さぶみっと！メール配信, with a track record of more than 20 years, publishes usage rates by industry! Demand for “simple and reliable information delivery” spans professional services, general businesses and IT to government agencies
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“Professional services and consulting (14.38%)”
“General businesses (13.55%)”
“IT and telecommunications (11.37%)”
“Retail, food and beverage, and lifestyle services (9.36%)” and “Government agencies and organizations (9.36%)”
[ケンズカフェ東京] The exquisite melt-in-your-mouth texture of rich chocolate and traditional bean paste. “Premium Chocolate Yokan” arrives Aug. 8 (Sat), exclusively at event shops in the Tokyo area.
福島県 and イオンエンターテイメント株式会社 partner to promote the movie theater release of “Fukufuku no Chizu,” the brand film for 福島県’s comprehensive information magazine “Fukushima Map.”
Southern France-born tea fragrance brand サンタール・エ・ボーテ ザ・ティー will release its new fragrance, “Mint Tea,” in limited quantities starting August 5, 2026 (Wednesday).
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
Volume: 50 ml
Price: ¥1,870 (tax included)
Weight: 100 g
Price: ¥990 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：サンタール・エ・ボーテ ザ・ティー、サンタール・エ・ボーテ、イー・エフ・インターナショナル、E.F. international
和歌山市 to hold summer special exhibition “Wakayama Castle and the Toyotomi Regime” at Wakayama History Museum from August 8 (Saturday) to October 26 (Sunday)
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From August 8, 2026 (Saturday) through October 26 (Monday)
What type is your favorite? Who comes to mind when you hear “leader,” “maknae” or “visual royalty”!? Korean Wave Survey, Part 1: “SkyPerfect! K-POP Favorite Type Survey”
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Valid responses: 500 samples
“Visual powerhouse type (27.2%)”
“Center with a full-on protagonist aura (16.0%)”
“Gap-moe type that draws you in the more you learn about them (15.4%)”
“When experiencing a live performance in person, such as at a concert or fan meeting (42.6%)”
“Watching official music videos, YouTube content and variety shows regularly (45.4%)”
Companies mentioned：スカパーＪＳＡＴ株式会社、株式会社ジャストシステム、BTS、TWICE、SEVENTEEN、Stray Kids、BLACKPINK、IVE、RIIZE、ZEROBASEONE、NCT、TOMORROW X TOGETHER、東方神起、BIGBANG、ATEEZ
“Tech Camp FDE” launches new corporate solutions. Training for the AI-era role of “FDE” qualifies for subsidies of up to 45% through the Human Resources Development Support Subsidy program
Addressing tourism demand and mobility challenges for older people through “taxis × ridesharing”: public rideshare service pilot conducted in Komagane, Nagano Prefecture
[Inner care to understand yourself] See what’s happening inside your body while shopping. Esthe Pro Labo opens for a limited time at Abeno Harukas starting August 5 (Wednesday)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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From August 5, 2026 (Wednesday) through August 18 (Tuesday)
近鉄百貨店 Main Store, Abeno Harukas 近鉄百貨店 Main Store, 2nd floor
Hours: 10:00–20:00 (last admission: 18:30)
More than 30,000 locations in Japan, mainly beauty salons
Operating in 23 countries and regions worldwide
More than 140 products, including enzyme drinks, supplements and beauty drinks
When members of the public were asked whether information about decarbonization was easy to understand, only 15% said it was “easy to understand”
Combined, those who said the information was “difficult to understand” and those who said they had “never encountered the information” accounted for about half, at 50.9%, showing that they do not understand decarbonization well enough to make an informed judgment
The channel companies prioritize for sharing information is their “corporate website” (63.1%)
“Sustainability report” (32.0%)
As many as 48.1% of members of the public said they “don’t remember / haven’t seen it”
Healthcare startup 「おいしい健康」: Use of an AI cooking app tailored to daily meal planning is associated with improved blood glucose management in people with type 2 diabetes — findings from joint research with 自治医科大学
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HbA1c fell by 0.28 percentage points, from a baseline of 6.40% to 6.12% after 12 weeks
Average BMI fell significantly from 23.47 to 23.28 (change: -0.20, p=0.0049)
More than 80% of participants said, “Using the app improved my eating habits”
【Turning travel time into an experience that builds anticipation for the live show】“VIBY Taxi,” where passengers can experience VIBY’s world, will appear in Tokyo for 3 weeks only starting August 10 (Monday)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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A special taxi is coming
Immersive, fully wrapped vehicle
Vehicle with wrapped doors
Vehicle equipped with the “Canvas” mobility window media
Approximately 25 minutes of original video content
Estimated fare: approximately 2,700 to 3,900 yen
A reservation fee (500 yen) and pickup fee (500 yen), totaling 1,000 yen, will apply
Learn from a Gold Award winner in all three fields of the Patent Search Competition! Hands-on seminar in Tokyo on “Patent Research” and “Specification Drafting” using generative AI × MCP servers (August 28 and September 3)
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In-person ①: 39,000 yen (excluding tax)
In-person ②: 39,000 yen (excluding tax)
Normally 50,000 yen each (excluding tax)
30 people per session (first come, first served; registration closes when capacity is reached)
【Turning travel time into an experience that builds anticipation for the live show】“VIBY Taxi,” where passengers can experience VIBY’s world, will appear in Tokyo for 3 weeks only starting August 10 (Monday)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Number of vehicles | 100 (International Motors and 大和自動車交通)
“THE TOKYO TAXI VISION GROWTH,” a taxi signage media network with 11,500 vehicles in Tokyo
Estimated fare: approximately 2,700 to 3,900 yen
A reservation fee (500 yen) and pickup fee (500 yen), totaling 1,000 yen, will apply.
Passengers can enjoy approximately 25 minutes of original video content in the vehicle.
【Completely free】MS-Japan to hold “Individual Career Consultation Sessions for Tax Accountants and Subject Exam Passers.” Now, after taking the tax accountant exam, is the time to reassess your career
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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More than 35 years of specialist expertise in corporate administration and professional services
The approximately 4 months between the end of the exam and the announcement of results
Additional investment as lead investor in 株式会社JIJ, which provides a platform that uses quantum technology and mathematical optimization to solve complex corporate planning challenges
That C.C.レモン has surprisingly become a parfait at スシロー?! An unusual collaboration between SUSHIRO Cafe and C.C.レモン is here! Supervised by C.C.レモン, the new sweet-and-sour Lemon Parfait is perfect for summer
Kirin Brewery and Dole, 2 companies working to make use of out-of-spec fruit, join forces! New launch of Kirin Hyoketsu® mottainai Shiranui, made with Kumamoto-grown Shiranui oranges, to reduce food waste and support fruit farmers
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Aiming to reduce fruit waste equivalent to approximately 250,000 Shiranui oranges, or approximately 62 tons
A countertop dishwasher provided to Minna no Shokudo, operated by social welfare corporation 睦会 in Aomori Prefecture, to support children’s activities and explore opportunities to support a new child-rearing environment — part of the こども家庭庁’s “Children at the Center Action” initiative to support child-rearing environments
[Nagano City/Iizuna Kogen] Escape the intense summer heat and enjoy the cool at a highland retreat at approximately 1,000 m elevation. “Forest Lakeside Bar 2026” opens, a summer-only bar featuring the cool of nature and Shinshu fruit
STELLAR SCIENCE FOUNDATION (SS-F) selected as the operational support corporation for preliminary activities under the Global Startup Campus Initiative
“Magic Mouse Excel,” which does not require keyboard input, has been tested in disability employment settings for 4 years—enabling an employee with cerebral palsy who uses a game controller to take on everything from data analysis to sales forecasting, creating a new way of working
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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4 years of on-site testing
Creating an Excel attendance sheet for 30 employees and part-time workers
Searching the work records of 10 employees and calculating sales
“CAPCOM SUMMER SALE” is on now! The Year 3 “Character Pass” and “Ultimate Pass” for “Street Fighter 6” are on sale for the first time on the PS Store and ニンテンドー eShop!
Dancers competing in Red Bull BC One Cypher Japan, a world-class 1on1 breaking battle with a history of over 20 years, announced; tickets on sale starting 8/23 (Sun.)
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The event is being held for the 23rd time this year
【中磊】Announces it will hold an investor conference on Aug. 11, 115
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中磊 will hold an investor conference on Aug. 11, 115, to announce its operating results for the second quarter of 2026 and its market outlook. The event is part of its regular disclosure of business conditions to investors and reflects a commitment to transparency.
【瑞祺電通】The company was invited to attend an investor conference organized by 凱基證券
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
瑞祺電通 will participate in an investor conference hosted by 凱基證券 to discuss its operating status. This is routine investor communication and a neutral material announcement.