# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-06 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 3 of 12

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 634 items from 4 sources; Japan, 501 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## New chokers featuring the symbolic colors of the 12 zodiac signs

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:55:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000621.000040747.html
- anchor: #n1834689
- Companies mentioned: ANNA SUI、東武百貨店

Facts:
- Chokers: ¥13,200 each
- On sale Aug. 5, 2026 (Wed.)

## Preferred Hotels & Resorts offers curated hotel pairings for “bleisure” travelers

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:53:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000133.000051199.html
- anchor: #n1834690
- Companies mentioned: Navan、Skift

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced a new plan combining hotels in urban areas and resort destinations to meet demand for “bleisure,” which blends business trips and vacations. The initiative aims to enhance the quality of the travel experience.

## Mindfree joins LINE Yahoo’s “Customer Growth Consortium,” launches mini-app campaign service

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:52:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000001889.html
- anchor: #n1834691
- Companies mentioned: マインドフリー株式会社、LINEヤフー株式会社、MindFree Inc.、LINE

Facts:
- Available with a lead time of as little as 2 weeks

## “Last Origin” brings back popular story event “The Mermaid’s Dream Island” for a limited time! Also adding 3 new skins and summer login bonuses, and adjusting the skills of the “Armored Maiden” squad

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:51:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000181.000155525.html
- anchor: #n1834692
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社G・O・P、VALOFE Co., Ltd.

Facts:
- Approximately 20% off
- After maintenance on Aug. 6, 2026 (Thu.)
- Before maintenance on Sep. 3, 2026 (Thu.)
- 232 tuna cans
- 192 tuna cans
- 159 tuna cans
- 136 tuna cans
- 114 tuna cans

## 株式会社ジュン announces emergency support activities in response to the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake”

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:50:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001450.000006099.html
- anchor: #n1834693
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジュン、J'aDoRe JUN ONLINE、Saturdays NYC、V.A.

Facts:
- 1% of proceeds
- 200ポイントを1口

## 松山市シルバー人材センターの新規事業「フレイル予防ヘルステック事業」に協力

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:49:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000068511.html
- anchor: #n1834694
- Companies mentioned: 松山市シルバー人材センター、株式会社トータルブレインケア、一般社団法人脳体力振興協会

Facts:
- More than 100 municipalities nationwide
- November 2015

## お問い合わせどおりに終わる仕事は、約1割。検索やAIで「自己診断」する時代に、Kirei Oneが不効率でも、無料現地調査や訪問見積もりを続ける理由

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:49:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000183811.html
- anchor: #n1834695
- Companies mentioned: Kirei One、キレイワン、株式会社KIREI produce、おそうじ革命、コスモ

Facts:
- 初回のお問い合わせ内容のまま完了した案件：約1割
- 現地確認・お打ち合わせを経て、内容が一部変わった案件：約8割
- 内容が大きく変わった案件：約1割弱
- For cases involving “substantial changes,” we examined 12 examples in detail using sales records.
- Valid responses: 15 field staff members (interviews).
- Survey period: February 2026 to early August 2026 (approximately 6 months)

## mymizu app brings cooling shelters and water refill spots together on a single map

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:45:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000056671.html
- anchor: #n1834696
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人Social Innovation Japan、mymizu、環境再生保全機構（ERCA）、waterdrop®

Facts:
- Information on 12,839 cooling shelters nationwide
- More than 14,972 water refill spots nationwide
- Nationwide, 100,510 people were taken to hospitals by ambulance due to heatstroke
- Were taken to hospitals by ambulance due to heatstroke
- Cumulative downloads exceed 690,000
- More than 14,900 water refill spots across all 47 prefectures

## [FRESIA] Japanese cosmetics brand FRESIA(フレシア), focused on gentle care for the skin, to launch “FRESIA THE LIP” from Aug. 6, 2026 (Thu.)

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:44:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188606.html
- anchor: #n1834518
- Companies mentioned: FRESIA、フレシア、株式会社レイビスパーク、こだわり自然化粧品TOMO

Facts:
- Refill: 3,080 yen (tax included)
- Lip case: 990 yen (tax included)

## Information on the 2026 exchange event for students with disabilities

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:42:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000112752.html
- anchor: #n1834519
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人全国障害学生支援センター、相模原市立市民・大学交流センター、ユニコムプラザさがみはら、bōno相模大野

Facts:
- Aug. 9, 2026 (Sun.), 14:00–16:30
- Thursday, August 6, 2026

## クラウド電子カルテ「エムスリーデジカル」の累計導入件数が10,000件突破

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000182985.html
- anchor: #n1834521
- Companies mentioned: エムスリーデジカル株式会社、エムスリー株式会社

## Oishii Farm opens “Open Innovation Center” in Hamura, Tokyo

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000075385.html
- anchor: #n1834520
- Companies mentioned: Oishii Farm、NTT株式会社、特定非営利活動法人 植物工場研究会、株式会社ミスミグループ本社

Facts:
- Creating a new Japan-origin global industry worth 100 trillion yen

## Expanding sustainability communications with launch of special page introducing Sony Assurance initiatives

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:39:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000451.000001545.html
- anchor: #n1834522
- Companies mentioned: ソニー損害保険株式会社、ソニーフィナンシャルグループ、Peanuts Worldwide、チャールズ M.シュルツ氏、Apple TV

Facts:
- A dedicated sustainability page was launched on Aug. 6, 2026
- Sony Group owns 80%
- The family of チャールズ M.シュルツ氏 owns 20%
- “PEANUTS” celebrated its 75th anniversary in recent years

## Featuring 12 breweries, 6 food vendors and 3 craft vendors, primarily from Kansai, “MUGI FES 2026” will be held at Osaka Bay Tower on Sep. 22 and 23 under the theme “Cheers to the Future,” offering craft beer, food and music.

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:39:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000188595.html
- anchor: #n1834523
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クラフトネクサス、アサヒユウアス株式会社、一般社団法人ジャパンビアソムリエ協会

Facts:
- Recycled PET (25%)

## [日本製麻株式会社] Decides to acquire shares in 株式会社Food Operation Japan, operator of renowned restaurant 銀座 八五, making it a subsidiary

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:38:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000188509.html
- anchor: #n1834524
- Companies mentioned: 日本製麻株式会社、株式会社Food Operation Japan、銀座 八五、浅草 開花楼、中華そば勝本、つけそば神田勝本、藤丸うどん、真白

Facts:
- Board meeting held on Aug. 6, 2026
- Securities code: 3306
- Established: October 2021

## Amusement facility “GiGO” makes full-scale entry into the franchise business—GENDA’s entertainment platform expands further

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:36:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000234.000048400.html
- anchor: #n1834525
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社GENDA、株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment、GiGO

Facts:
- Approximately 1,100 locations in total, including amusement facilities such as “GiGO,” karaoke chain “Karaoke BanBan,” and photo studio “Studio Caratt”
- Operates approximately 13,000 mini-locations (game areas primarily equipped with 30 or fewer game machines)

## ネウボラセンター開設1周年！こども・若者・子育て家庭を応援する記念イベントを開催

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:31:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188308.html
- anchor: #n1834526
- Companies mentioned: 福山市、ネウボラセンター、天満屋福山店、エフピコアリーナふくやま、山之内すず、大窪シゲキ、遠山大輔、広島FM、TOKYO FM、AbemaTV、白雪とオオカミくんには騙されない♡、大窪シゲキの9ジラジ、SCHOOL OF LOCK!

Facts:
- From Aug. 18 (Tue.) through 23 (Sun.)
- On Aug. 30 (Sun.)
- Total SNS followers exceed 1.1 million
- Planned capacity: 1,000 people
- 材料費として１人あたり１，８００円が必要となります
- Application period: Aug. 1 (Sat.)–19 (Wed.), 2026

## Notice Regarding the Decision to End General Availability of the Jooto Task and Project Management Tool and Discontinue the Business

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001691.000000112.html
- anchor: #n1834527
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PR TIMES、株式会社グルコース、トヨタ自動車株式会社

Facts:
- As of the end of July 2026, there are 2,379 paying corporate customers
- Revenue for the fiscal year ending February 2026: 387 million yen
- Operating profit for the fiscal year ending February 2026: -17 million yen
- Ordinary profit for the fiscal year ending February 2026: -17 million yen
- Revenue for the latest first quarter (March 2026–May 2026): 85 million yen
- Operating profit for the latest first quarter (March 2026–May 2026): -16 million yen
- Ordinary profit for the latest first quarter (March 2026–May 2026): -16 million yen
- As of July 31, 2026, 15 employees are engaged in the Jooto business

## A planetarium taken over by “yokai”—“Mizuki Shigeru’s Yokai Summer Festival: 88 Mysterious Constellations” extended through Sept. 27 (Sun.) following strong public response!

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000214.000140736.html
- anchor: #n1834528
- Companies mentioned: コニカミノルタプラネタリウム株式会社、水木プロダクション

Facts:
- The event has been extended through Sept. 27, 2026 (Sun.)
- Adults (junior high school students and older): 1,500 yen (tax included)
- Children (ages 4 and older): 1,000 yen (tax included)
- A ticketing fee of 200 yen (tax included) per ticket will be charged

## ＜The ultimate sweet-and-spicy cycle＞Freshly squeezed Mont Blanc and mala tang! An exquisite buffet featuring the best of autumn’s flavors

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003871.000014571.html
- anchor: #n1834529
- 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:
- Adults, weekdays: ¥6,800
- Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: ¥7,500
- Elementary school students: ¥3,000
- Preschool children (ages 4 and older): ¥1,500
- Muskmelon with a sugar content of 14 degrees or higher

## The OPPO Reno15 A goes on sale through the MVNO service LinksMate starting Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000356.000025608.html
- anchor: #n1834530
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LogicLinks、OPPO、LinksMate、Bluetooth SIG,Inc.、Google LLC、Wi-Fi Alliance

Facts:
- The OPPO Reno15 A 8GB/128GB is priced at 53,480 yen (tax included)
- The OPPO Reno15 A 12GB/256GB is priced at 68,800 yen (tax included)
- 6.6-inch display
- 120Hz refresh rate
- Large-capacity 7,000 mAh battery
- 80W SUPERVOOC™ Flash Charge
- High-resolution camera with up to approximately 50 million pixels
- 100° ultra-wide-angle photography
- Capital: 122.6 million yen

## Casa and 立命館アジア太平洋大学 conduct industry-academia collaborative research to enhance credit risk management for rent guarantees

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000020482.html
- anchor: #n1834531
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Casa、立命館アジア太平洋大学

Facts:
- Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard: 7196

## World’s first※ spherical kumiko woodwork created entirely through interlocking wood joinery unveiled—also selected as the official visual for the Emperor’s Cup JFA 106th Japan Football Championship

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000091212.html
- anchor: #n1834556
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タニハタ、JFA

Facts:
- Founded in 1959 in Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, as the specialist kumiko workshop Tanibata Kumiko Shop.
- Preparations are underway for an exhibition at the National Stadium during the final on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2027.

## 【To members of the press】Press conference for the Stoma Néo-ART Project in Paris and at the Yasuda Auditorium of 東京大学! To be held in Osaka Umeda from 14:00 on Aug. 25, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000147093.html
- anchor: #n1834555
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本福祉医療ファッション協会、東京大学、公益財団法人 関西・大阪21世紀協会、日本万国博覧会記念基金

Facts:
- Aug. 25, 2026
- 14:00～16:00
- 31 models
- All 1,900 seats filled
- 52 organizations nationwide
- 70,000 total social media followers

## ASAGI Labs Longevity Consortium welcomes 8 new companies

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000152452.html
- anchor: #n1834554
- Companies mentioned: ASAGI Labs、ASAGI Labs Ventures合同会社、エーザイ株式会社、大正製薬株式会社、株式会社タウンズ、野村不動産ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社博報堂ＤＹホールディングス、株式会社ファイン、株式会社ヤクルト本社、一般財団法人ASAGI Labs、アサヒクオリティーアンドイノベーションズ株式会社、アルフレッサ ホールディングス株式会社、NTTプレシジョンメディシン株式会社、明治ホールディングス株式会社、森永製菓株式会社、ロート製薬株式会社

Facts:
- The consortium now has 16 member organizations

## Merchandise featuring the “Kashimashika” logo, designed by high school students, is being produced; staff have begun wearing it, and sales to residents are also planned

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000134450.html
- anchor: #n1834553
- Companies mentioned: 鹿島市、高校生広告課

Facts:
- Combining staff apparel with 鹿島市’s mascot, Kashimaru-kun

## ミックウェア launches security solutions using the Wiz cloud/AI security platform

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000022552.html
- anchor: #n1834552
- Companies mentioned: ミックウェア、ミックウェア ナビゲーションズ、Wiz Ltd.、Wiz社

Facts:
- Nasdaq Global Market
- Ticker: MWC

## ADワークスグループ、2026年12月期第二四半期決算を発表 営業利益進捗率58.5％・税前利益進捗率80.6％

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000160356.html
- anchor: #n1834551
- Companies mentioned: ADワークスグループ、株式会社ADワークスグループ

Facts:
- 1.74 billion yen
- 10 yen per share
- Up 61.3% quarter on quarter
- Revising the revenue target to 6 billion yen
- Previous fiscal year revenue: 620 million yen
- Revenue of at least 10 billion yen

## サイバー・バズ applies insights gained from reviewing approximately 100,000 advertisements and posts annually to AI. Develops and launches MamoRis, a high-accuracy AI tool for ad screening

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000158.000013256.html
- anchor: #n1834550
- Companies mentioned: サイバー・バズ、ソーシャルベース

Facts:
- Approximately 100,000 advertisement and post reviews annually
- More than 30 review criteria
- Approximately 100 work hours saved per month
- Expands the number of posts that can be reviewed by approximately 1.7 times

## 株式会社ファイン joins the ASAGI Labs Longevity Consortium

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000169.000009541.html
- anchor: #n1834549
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファイン、ASAGI Labs、シンガポール国立大学、Fine USA

Facts:
- This time, 8 companies, including our company, have newly joined
- The consortium now has 16 member organizations
- Since its founding in 1974

## ABEJA to participate in the 21st Young Researchers’ Symposium on Language Processing (YANS2026)

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000226.000010628.html
- anchor: #n1834548
- Companies mentioned: ABEJA、YANS2026

Facts:
- Event period: Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026–Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026

## Lifenet Life Insurance’s customer inquiry desk and website receive the highest rating—the most in the life insurance industry and the 14th time overall!

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000235.000069919.html
- anchor: #n1834547
- Companies mentioned: ライフネット生命保険株式会社、HDI、HDI-Japan

Facts:
- 14th award overall
- Cuts the time to reach an operator by approximately 30%

## How people use AI as seen in searches for “talk to AI” and “create with AI”—AI market trends reflected in search data from 40 countries worldwide

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000275.000034654.html
- anchor: #n1834546
- Companies mentioned: アウンコンサルティング株式会社、Google、Anthropic、OpenAI

Facts:
- 40 countries and regions worldwide
- From May 11, 2026, to July 14, 2026

## skyticket holds its summer festival promotion, “Summer App Member Points Festival!”

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000283.000011606.html
- anchor: #n1834545
- Companies mentioned: skyticket、株式会社アドベンチャー

Facts:
- 1申込につき1,000ポイントを進呈
- 1,000 points ≒ approximately 10 USD
- 1回のお申し込みで3,000円以上を決済された方

## AI CROSS and Persol Cross Technology partner to promote DX for manufacturing and wholesale through the Deep Predictor AI demand forecasting solution

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000287.000021834.html
- anchor: #n1834544
- Companies mentioned: AI CROSS株式会社、パーソルクロステクノロジー株式会社、経済産業省、厚生労働省、文部科学省、労働政策研究・研修機構（JILPT）、株式会社マクロミル

Facts:
- Just 33.3% of manufacturing companies said that skills transfer at their company is going well
- 85.5% of companies are concerned about future skills transfer
- For AI demand forecasting: “Experts are needed for implementation and operation” (60.7%)
- “I’m not fully convinced it will deliver the expected accuracy” (58.7%)
- “It takes 6 months or more from implementation to established use” (56.8%)
- 58.7% of frontline staff spend 10 hours or more per month on inventory management and demand forecasting using Excel and similar tools
- “Initial and operating costs are high” (38.2%)
- “It is unclear whether it suits our business” (32.6%)
- “We don’t have staff who can operate it” (27.0%)

## The number of campaigns conducted using ATELU, an SNS campaign tool developed and provided by コムニコ, has surpassed 20,000 in total

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000303.000028382.html
- anchor: #n1834543
- Companies mentioned: コムニコ、株式会社ラバブルマーケティンググループ、ATELU

Facts:
- 20,000 in total
- More than 3,000

## シンカ、ディップにおける「カイクラ」活用事例を公開

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000306.000016795.html
- anchor: #n1834542
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シンカ、ディップ株式会社、LINEヤフー株式会社

Facts:
- 面談1回あたり約30分の業務効率化
- Expanded deployment of “カイクラ” to more than 500 company mobile phones for sales staff
- Implemented at more than 3,200 companies and 6,400 locations
- 99.7% retention rate
- Capital: ¥400 million
- Number of employees: 81

## Card RPG Before the Night of Oblivion to hold a lavish campaign commemorating its 1st anniversary from 15:00 on Thursday, August 6!

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000348.000053906.html
- anchor: #n1834541
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オルトプラス、App Store、Google Play、Steam

Facts:
- Receive up to 16 cards
- 100 limited summons
- 100 standard summons

## 【株式会社セキド and サラウンド株式会社 form a business partnership】Launch of a “Japan Market Entry Platform” offering one-stop support for overseas cosmetics brands entering the Japanese market

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000455.000044062.html
- anchor: #n1834540
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セキド、サラウンド株式会社

Facts:
- 19 locations nationwide
- As little as 4–8 weeks
- Over the next 3 years

## Notice regarding the decision to postpone our GRIC conference

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000470.000032589.html
- anchor: #n1834539
- Companies mentioned: フォースタートアップス株式会社、株式会社三井住友銀行

Facts:
- First held in 2021
- In September 2026

## 成松岳志 appointed Askul’s new representative director, president and CEO

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000543.000021550.html
- anchor: #n1834538
- Companies mentioned: アスクル株式会社

Facts:
- 2050 Vision
- August 6, 2026

## 【Amana Official YouTube】Kabuki actor Ukon Onoe discusses “sensibility” in a special 3-part conversation exploring the essence of Japanese culture and expression

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000546.000040283.html
- anchor: #n1834537
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アマナ、Sense Origins、清元栄寿太夫、Chara、Original Love、SIRUP

Facts:
- Established in 1979 as an advertising photography production company
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Number of employees: 520 (consolidated)
- Projects numbering 10,000 per year

## T-4OO, a high-precision industrial translation AI, adds a “validity rationale” display feature to its “Ultra-High Accuracy (Deliberation)” mode

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000834.000006279.html
- anchor: #n1834536
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ロゼッタ、株式会社メタリアルグループ、ITR

Facts:
- Sentence-level revision rate of 0.05%

## GiGO makes a full-scale entry into the franchise business for its amusement facilities

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001167.000034930.html
- anchor: #n1834535
- Companies mentioned: GiGO、株式会社GENDA GiGO Entertainment、株式会社 昔亭、フルタフーズ株式会社

Facts:
- Approximately 430 locations in Japan and overseas
- Date established: May 18, 1984

## The luxury apartment SHOGUN PRIVATE RESIDENCE Shibuya Miyashita Park, spanning more than 70㎡ and ideally located a 2-minute walk from Shibuya Station, opens on Thursday, August 6, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001181.000006324.html
- anchor: #n1834534
- Companies mentioned: クルーズ株式会社、CROOZ Hotel株式会社、SHOGUN PRIVATE RESIDENCE Shibuya Miyashita Park

Facts:
- Maximum occupancy: 6 people
- 1泊1室 120,000円
- Capital: 460.16 million yen
- Capital: 20 million yen

## Judges for the Press Release Awards 2026 selected; panel expands to 22 members, double the usual size. First-time participants include TBS’s Omatsu and 東洋経済’s Yamada

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001689.000000112.html
- anchor: #n1834533
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PR TIMES、TBS、東洋経済、ソーシャル・エンライトメント株式会社、株式会社ATARU PR、サイボウズ株式会社、NHK、株式会社キャストリポート、東京都市大学、株式会社電通パブリックリレーションズ、株式会社電通PRコンサルティング、北海道大学、株式会社AJプランニング、東京都立産業技術大学院大学、株式会社メディアジーン、Business Insider Japan、株式会社kojimake、株式会社いまでや、電通、テレビ東京、東京経済大学、PRDESIGN JAPAN株式会社、朝日新聞社、東京大学、福島大学

Facts:
- More than 9,500 submissions over the past 5 editions
- 101 press releases advancing to the final judging
- Contributing to growth toward a market capitalization of around 20 billion yen

## Hiroaki Hirata and KENN passionately discuss the stories behind memorable lines from Space Brothers and perform live readings of scenes not yet animated! Mayurika shares behind-the-scenes stories from Crayon Shin-chan! A rare conversation between Mayumi Tanaka and Shion Wakayama | ABEMA SHIBUYA ANIME

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003720.000064643.html
- anchor: #n1834532
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、Toi Toi Toi、アリオン、ONE PIECE、スーパーの裏でヤニ吸うふたり

Facts:
- From 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026
- The final 46th volume of the original manga has been released
- The 33rd theatrical film
- Marked its 10th anniversary since launch
- “ABEMA Premium,” priced at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
- “ABEMA Premium with Ads,” priced at 680 yen per month (tax included)

## No need at all to “learn how to use AI.” Personal AI agent Minds by Animoca Brands officially launches in Japanese

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:29:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000093690.html
- anchor: #n1834452
- Companies mentioned: Animoca Brands Corporation Limited、Animoca Brands株式会社、Animoca Brands Japan、Minds by Animoca Brands、Telegram、Google

Facts:
- We will grant 200 free credits to each Mind you activate for the first time (up to your first 3).
- You will also receive 90 free credits for each of your 4th and 5th Mind activations.
- If the credit balance of any of these 3 Minds falls below 100, 200 credits will be automatically granted each day.
- Additional credits: Choose one-time purchases to suit your needs ($10 / $25 / $50), or a monthly plan ($10 / $25 / $50).

## 8月14日 徳島市阿波おどり 鬼滅連に豪華ゲストが参加！

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:29:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000508.000096281.html
- anchor: #n1834453
- Companies mentioned: 徳島市、株式会社バル、阿波おどり未来へつなぐ実行委員会

Facts:
- On Friday, August 14, Kimetsu-ren will dance at the second performance of the 株式会社バル Konya-machi performance venue!
- TEL: 088-678-5181・5182

## The coaching dilemma faced by 80% of men: “I can’t address conditioning issues specific to women”

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:27:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000062031.html
- anchor: #n1834454
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人スポーツを止めるな、1252プロジェクト

Facts:
- The figure exceeded 80% among men, at 80.6% (75 of 93 people)
- The figure reached approximately 76.7% overall (118 of 154 people)
- The results showed a troubling 82.5% (126 of 154 people: 61 answered “Often” and 65 “Sometimes”)
- Reached 87.0% (134 of 154 people)

## A middle school in Cambodia increases the number of classroom PCs from 3 to 15—in classrooms where 1 computer was shared by 4–5 students

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:26:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000099.000165816.html
- anchor: #n1834455
- Companies mentioned: リングロー株式会社、LUX-Code

Facts:
- Ringrow provided 10 computers and LUX-Code provided 2, donating a total of 12
- Before the donation, 3 PCs were available for classroom use
- The number of PCs available at the school rose from the previous 3 to 15
- The recipient middle school has 202 students

## ソニーフィナンシャルグループ株式会社 and 桜十字グループ jointly promote new rehabilitation approaches using gamification and technology

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:26:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000163059.html
- anchor: #n1834456
- Companies mentioned: ソニーフィナンシャルグループ株式会社、桜十字グループ、ソニーグループ、SACRA

## Chairman Matsumoto attended a JMAT meeting held to share information on damage and support related to the Kumamoto earthquake

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:23:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000265.000128707.html
- anchor: #n1834457
- Companies mentioned: 日本医師会、熊本県医師会、全国の都道府県医師会、統括JMAT、JMAT調整本部、宇城・八代地域本部、DMA

Facts:
- One week after the disaster

## 【Event report】Hasegawa Buddhist Altar Shop holds “Summer Vacation Kids’ Workshop: Make a One-of-a-Kind Lantern” at 京急百貨店! 34 children experience Obon culture

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:21:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000122.000028816.html
- anchor: #n1834458
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社はせがわ、京急百貨店

Facts:
- A total of 27 groups, including 34 children and their families, took part
- [Founded] September 1929
- [Company established] December 1966
- [Capital] 4,037 million yen
- Non-consolidated: 19,591 million yen
- Consolidated: 21,122 million yen
- 139 stores
- 1,224 people

## Real estate networking event marks its 2nd anniversary with more than 2,000 cumulative participants; about 150 industry professionals gather in Shibuya

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:20:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000039049.html
- anchor: #n1834459
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社あどばる、TIME SHARING、グレイドパーク、ツナガる

Facts:
- Participation fee: 3,000 yen
- Cumulative users: 3.5 million

## [Japan Online Anti-Fraud Alliance (JASA)] Meta joins, strengthening efforts to eradicate online fraud as “one team” across industry boundaries

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000158761.html
- anchor: #n1834461
- Companies mentioned: Meta Platforms, Inc.、Facebook Japan合同会社、グーグル合同会社、トレンドマイクロ株式会社、一般財団法人日本サイバー犯罪対策センター（JC3）、一般社団法人日本インタラクティブ広告協会（JIAA）、一般社団法人トラスト＆セーフティ協会（JTSA）

Facts:
- More than 159 million fraudulent ads violating terms of service

## [天下一品] The 天下一品 Tamachi branch grand-opens on Monday, August 10, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000152950.html
- anchor: #n1834460
- Companies mentioned: 天下一品、株式会社天一食品商事

Facts:
- The group currently operates a cumulative total of 194 stores
- Total seating capacity: 13 seats
- Capital: 10 million yen

## 2026ミス・ジャパン（ミスター・ジャパン）ファイナリスト発表

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:19:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000127991.html
- anchor: #n1834462
- Companies mentioned: ミス・ジャパン、ミスター・ジャパン、株式会社HDR

Facts:
- A total of 56 contestants gathered at a venue in Tokyo
- ミス・ジャパン has 39 contestants
- ミス・ジャパン・プレミアムは21名
- ミスター・ジャパン has 7 contestants
- A contest to be held on September 16 (Wednesday) at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo (Mejiro, Tokyo)
- 2026 ミス・ジャパン

## [Tsu, Mie Prefecture] The “Metallo-Balance Test,” which assesses cancer risk using a blood sample of just 6 mL, begins accepting reservations for September onward at 赤塚クリニック

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:19:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000182526.html
- anchor: #n1834463
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社レナテック、赤塚クリニック

Facts:
- 17 trace elements in the blood
- Cumulative number of people tested: 100,000
- Cancer risk test: 19,800 yen

## A special “Reflection Beads” workshop for childhood cancer survivors will be held in Osaka!

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:17:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000023199.html
- anchor: #n1834464
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人シャイン・オン・キッズ、公益社団法人こどものホスピスプロジェクト、TSURUMIこどもホスピス

Facts:
- 20th anniversary of acquiring corporate status
- Active at 36 hospitals and facilities nationwide

## [M·A·C] A special collection inspired by the creativity and art of Jean-Michel Basquiat

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:17:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000044623.html
- anchor: #n1834465
- Companies mentioned: M·A·C、Jean-Michel Basquiat、ELCジャパン合同会社 M・A・C事業部

Facts:
- 2 limited-edition shades: 6,160 yen (tax included), 3.5g
- 3 limited-edition shades: 4,620 yen (tax included), 6.5g
- 2 limited-edition shades: 3,850 yen (tax included), 2.5g
- 3 limited-edition shades: 4,950 yen (tax included), 4.5g
- 1 limited-edition item: 20,460 yen (tax included)
- 1 limited-edition item: 20,900 yen (tax included)
- 1 limited-edition item: 4,070 yen (tax included)
- Purchases totaling at least 22,000 yen, including tax

## [Shunan, Yamaguchi Prefecture] The “Metallo-Balance Test,” which assesses cancer and cognitive impairment (MCI: mild cognitive impairment) risk using a blood sample of just 6 mL, begins accepting reservations for September onward at 海風診療所

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:16:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000182526.html
- anchor: #n1834466
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社レナテック、海風診療所

Facts:
- 17 trace elements in the blood
- Cumulative number of people tested: 100,000
- Cancer risk test: ¥19,800 (tax included)
- Cognitive risk test: ¥19,800 (tax included)
- Combined cancer and cognitive risk test: ¥24,200 (tax included)

## The “Nutrition Seminar to Learn with Professional Basketball Players—Learn, Eat and Take on the Guinness World Records™ Challenge!” will be held

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:15:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000139052.html
- anchor: #n1834467
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人 安藤スポーツ・食文化振興財団、一般社団法人 日本最適化栄養食協会、公益財団法人 日本財団、横浜ビー・コルセアーズ、株式会社オフィスRM

Facts:
- For approximately 17,000 children in need of support
- Taking on a Guinness World Records™ challenge with 1,100 participants

## [September 9 event] “TOKYO8” practical webinar for farmers and franchise operators

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:14:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000090088.html
- anchor: #n1834219
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社太陽油化、Agrikola、マダガスカル農業・食料主権省、マダガスカル農業・食料主権省 植物保護局（DPV）

## Learn about the current state of game meat! Seminars will be held across Japan (Hokkaido, Miyagi Prefecture, Tokyo, and Kagoshima Prefecture).

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:12:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000125421.html
- anchor: #n1834220
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社一成、農林水産省

Facts:
- Seminars lasting 1–2 days will be held across Japan.

## The Kenko Ichiban Project’s “Health Survey Event” and “Roman Disco” will be held at World Hepatitis Day 2026 in SAGA

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:12:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000168.000077862.html
- anchor: #n1834221
- Companies mentioned: 佐賀県、佐賀大学医学部附属病院肝疾患センター、東京大学、RIP SLYME

Facts:
- World Hepatitis Day 2026 in SAGA
- Sunday, July 12, 2026
- The “Roman Disco,” which started at 15:20

## [武蔵野大学] Attention prospective students! Summer open campuses will be held on 8/8 (Saturday) at the Musashino Campus and 8/22 (Saturday) at the Ariake Campus

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000415.000067788.html
- anchor: #n1834222
- Companies mentioned: 武蔵野大学

Facts:
- Aka-hon exam-preparation books will be given to the first 500 attendees

## Products supplied for a floating offshore wind pilot project off the coast of France

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000188022.html
- anchor: #n1834226
- Companies mentioned: オイレス工業株式会社、Qair、BW Ideol社、東北電力、岩手県久慈市

Facts:
- Large-scale equipment in the 10 MW class
- 3 floating offshore wind power generation units to be installed
- Wind turbines with a diameter of 164 meters
- Generating a total of 30 MW
- Approximately 30 centimeters in diameter
- Approximately 40 centimeters long
- Equipment operating life of 25 years or more
- Floating offshore wind projects totaling more than 15 GW

## Business partnership with TinhVan Technologies JSC. to promote AI-driven development

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000504.000092586.html
- anchor: #n1834225
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニーズウェル、TinhVan Technologies JSC.、ティンヴァン・ソフトウェア株式会社、ティンヴァン・コンサルティング株式会社、ティンヴァン・ジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- Established: 1997
- Established: October 1986

## “Ao Oni 2” and the all-new “Ao Oni: Coastal School” are released today for Nintendo Switch™ and Steam®!

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000895.000008567.html
- anchor: #n1834224
- Companies mentioned: LiTMUS株式会社、株式会社ゲームスタジオ、UUUM株式会社

Facts:
- Today, August 6, 2026
- A packaged edition is also scheduled for release on October 8, 2026
- Views have surpassed 500,000
- [Sale period] August 6, 2026 (Thursday)–August 19, 2026 (Wednesday)
- “Ao Oni” (Nintendo Switch™/Steam®) / 445 yen (50% off)
- “Ao Oni: The Mystery of Blueberry Hot Springs” / 960 yen (20% off)
- “Ao Oni: The Mystery of Blueberry Hot Springs—The Truth” (DLC) / 392 yen (20% off)
- (Nintendo Switch™ exclusive) “Ao Oni: The Mystery of Blueberry Hot Springs” + DLC set / 1,120 yen (20% off)
- (Steam® exclusive) “Ao Oni: The Mystery of Blueberry Hot Springs” bundle (base game + DLC) / 1,132 yen (33% off)

## Satofull begins accepting “proxy donations” from 6 additional municipalities to support disaster-hit municipalities through its “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake Emergency Disaster Relief Donation Site”

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001368.000025119.html
- anchor: #n1834223
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社さとふる

Facts:
- As of 1 p.m. on August 6, total donations reached approximately 280 million yen (approximately 17,000 donations)
- Begins accepting “proxy donations” from 6 additional municipalities to support disaster-hit municipalities
- The site is supporting 19 disaster-affected municipalities
- Donations are being accepted by 83 municipalities
- The Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake, which recorded a maximum seismic intensity of 7, has claimed 38 lives, including suspected disaster-related deaths
- Water outages continue in more than 40,000 households
- The number of evacuees is reportedly more than 7,000

## August 6 (Thursday): 4th “Dispatch Workあるある Senryu” contest begins; the grand prize winner will receive an アマゾン gift card worth 10,000 yen

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:08:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000136085.html
- anchor: #n1834227
- Companies mentioned: インプルーブ株式会社、アマゾン

Facts:
- アマゾン gift card worth 10,000 yen
- アマゾン gift card worth 2,000 yen
- More than 5,800 entries received

## Stay cool even in the extreme heat! Plenty of hands-on career experiences and food education events to enjoy in air-conditioned comfort. Suzukama Kamaboko Village’s “Summer Market” is now underway

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:06:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000135819.html
- anchor: #n1834228
- Companies mentioned: 鈴廣かまぼこ株式会社、箱根登山鉄道

Facts:
- 2026年7月18日（土）～8月23日（日）
- Participation fee: 1,200 yen (tax included)
- Participation fee: 1,500 yen (tax included)
- Participation fee: 1,000 yen (tax included)
- Participation fee: Koma, 400 yen (tax included)
- Participation fee: 1,980 yen per person (tax included)

## 「進撃の巨人Brave Order」 launches a new Shingeki Breoda event, “O boy who wanted to know freedom”!

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:05:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001113.000012086.html
- anchor: #n1834229
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社enish、進撃の巨人Brave Order、進撃の巨人、NHK

Facts:
- The series has surpassed 120 million copies in cumulative worldwide circulation
- New chapter 40
- Tactical styles unlocked up to Lv780
- Tears of the Wings of Freedom x50
- Earn up to 6 times the experience points for tactical style levels

## “Connections with people” inspire the next challenge. Core Cone launches an advisory board to support entrepreneurs taking on challenges

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:04:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000064133.html
- anchor: #n1834230
- Companies mentioned: シンクパートナーズ株式会社、PRONI株式会社、株式会社コーチェット、株式会社うるる、三菱商事株式会社、株式会社ディー・エヌ・エー、株式会社ユニラボ、株式会社cotree、双日株式会社、株式会社キャスター、株式会社wib

Facts:
- Raised a total of 4.68 billion yen across Series B and Series C

## Support for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:03:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000116512.html
- anchor: #n1834231
- Companies mentioned: 三菱化工機株式会社、日本赤十字社

Facts:
- 1 million yen in relief funds

## Shinker Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture; representative: 曽根田光) sponsors 一般社団法人草薙カルテッド as a supporting organization. Together with コラボレーションスペースTakt, which supports regional collaboration, it backs the future of Kusanagi

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:02:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000111800.html
- anchor: #n1834232
- Companies mentioned: Shinker株式会社、一般社団法人草薙カルテッド、コラボレーションスペースTakt

## Rhizomatiks solo exhibition “After Understanding” to be held at KOTARO NUKAGA (Tennoz)

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:02:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000071871.html
- anchor: #n1834233
- Companies mentioned: Rhizomatiks、KOTARO NUKAGA、株式会社ぬかが

Facts:
- Exhibition dates: September 12 (Sat.)–October 17 (Sat.), 2026
- Gallery hours: 11:30–18:00 (Tue.–Sat.)
- Opening reception: September 12 (Sat.), 2026, 16:00–18:00

## 京都市「資源循環・脱炭素化の推進等に向けた連携に関する協定」を締結

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:01:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000181708.html
- anchor: #n1834234
- Companies mentioned: 京都市、株式会社ハートフレンド、フレスコ、コレモ

Facts:
- 市内に64店舗フレスコ・コレモを展開させていただいており
- We operate more than 100 stores across 2 prefectures and 2 other prefectures in the Kinki region
- 0.3 yen per bottle will be donated to an organization selected by the customer

## DyDo DRINCO and 青森市 sign a comprehensive partnership agreement; begin deploying “Aomori Nebuta Festival Support Vending Machines” as part of the initiative

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:01:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000373.000021555.html
- anchor: #n1834235
- Companies mentioned: ダイドードリンコ株式会社、青森市、DyDoグループ

Facts:
- Today, Thursday, August 6

## [Special event] “Yuki Yasuyuki Geisha Festival” returns to Saza Coffee!

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:01:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000136.000042534.html
- anchor: #n1834236
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サザコーヒー、ジャパン バリスタ チャンピオンシップ、SCAJ

Facts:
- JBC2026 qualifying-round recreation set (espresso & milk beverages) ¥1,300 (tax included)
- “ジャパン バリスタ チャンピオンシップ (JBC) 2026”
- Sunday, August 9, 2026

## Held the 1st Customer Support and Customer Success Networking Event!

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:00:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000420.000128388.html
- anchor: #n1834237
- Companies mentioned: マーケティングアソシエーション株式会社、株式会社PR TIMES

## The 2nd collaboration prize with video creator マスティ(mustie=DC) is available for a limited time in the crane game app Treba!

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:00:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000374.000113626.html
- anchor: #n1834238
- Companies mentioned: サイバーステップホールディングス株式会社、トレバ株式会社、マスティ(mustie=DC)、DoughnutsCinema

Facts:
- More than 2,000 plays in total
- 2 types of collaboration prizes available
- August 6, 2026, 15:00
- August 20, 2026, 14:59

## A ZOZOTOWN booth is coming to “MUSINSA STATION in Harajuku”! Popular Korean brand items, including ZOZOTOWN pre-sale and exclusive items, will be on display

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:00:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000575.000096287.html
- anchor: #n1834239
- Companies mentioned: ZOZOTOWN、MUSINSA、Millo Archive、BAUF、ambler、CRANK、MUCENT、graver、ZOZOCOSME

Facts:
- A total of 15 styles from popular Korean brands will be on display
- ZOZO points worth 30,000 yen, redeemable when purchasing MUSINSA items on ZOZOTOWN

## A long-lived “thank you”! Aquarium to hold Respect for the Aged Day event celebrating its 39-year-old legends

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:00:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000302.000027217.html
- anchor: #n1834241
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社伊勢夫婦岩パラダイス、伊勢シーパラダイス

Facts:
- The 39-year-old largetooth sawfish and harbor seals “Eri” and “Sha”
- Held for 3 days only
- 5 people per day
- 10 people each day
- Price: 300 yen
- Price: 200 yen (7 types in total)

## Okayama Prefecture’s largest, with a total of 600 rooms: アパホテル＆リゾート〈岡山駅新幹線口〉 opens today

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:00:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000873.000018265.html
- anchor: #n1834240
- Companies mentioned: アパホテル株式会社、アパホテル＆リゾート〈岡山駅新幹線口〉、アパグループ、株式会社IAO竹田設計、ライフデザイン・カバヤ株式会社、株式会社辻本デザイン事務所

Facts:
- Okayama Prefecture’s largest, with a total of 600 rooms
- A preview stay event offering 400 rooms (up to 800 guests) free of charge by lottery
- 12,219 applications
- Approximately 30.5 times oversubscribed
- Including this hotel, 3 hotels with 1,161 rooms are currently in operation
- A total of 14 buildings with 4,450 rooms are planned in the same area, including properties under construction or design
- 112 residences in total (WEST Tower: 56 residences; EAST Tower: 56 residences)
- 1K–2LDK, 33.76㎡–69.83㎡
- Site area: 2,603.98㎡
- Total

## 角川アスキー総合研究所、岐阜県の観光情報誌『岐阜Walker featuring 岐阜っぽ。』の制作業務を継続受託

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:00:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000258.000017610.html
- anchor: #n1834242
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社角川アスキー総合研究所、岐阜県

Facts:
- Distribution begins on Thursday, August 6, 2026
- 岐阜県が2026年9月から2027年2月まで実施する「岐阜県アウトドア観光キャンペーン」
- “109 destinations for experiences: make the most of the great outdoors”
- Period: September 1 (Tue.), 2026–February 28 (Sun.), 2027
- 応募期間： 2026年9月1日（火）～2026年12月31日（木）

## Seasonal ingredients such as purple sweet potato Mont Blanc, Japanese chestnuts, pumpkin and apples are here in abundance. An autumn-themed afternoon tea featuring savory bites scented with truffle is also on offer

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:00:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000071974.html
- anchor: #n1834243
- Companies mentioned: キンプトン新宿東京、IHGホテルズ＆リゾーツ、キンプトンホテルズ&レストランツ

Facts:
- The theme, available for a limited time from September 15 (Tue.) to October 31 (Sat.), 2026, is
- [Premium plan] Weekdays: 9,800 yen / weekends and holidays: 10,600 yen
- [18:00–High Tea plan] Weekdays: 12,600 yen / weekends: 13,400 yen
- [Standard plan] Weekdays: 7,000 yen / weekends and holidays: 7,800 yen

## Supporting students taking external entrance exams from integrated junior and senior high schools, as well as children who do not attend school or have developmental differences. Online private tutoring school M∞Y School is recruiting students for the 2026 academic year, drawing on 20 years of teaching experience

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000180457.html
- anchor: #n1834474
- Companies mentioned: M∞Y School、文部科学省

## 一橋イノベーションキャピタル、「一橋大学大学認定法人」の認定を受け活動を開始

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187569.html
- anchor: #n1834473
- Companies mentioned: 一橋イノベーションキャピタル株式会社、一橋大学、ジャフコ グループ株式会社、株式会社アストロスケールホールディングス、INCJ、SoftBank Vision Fund、サムライインキュベート、デロイト トーマツ、L.E.K.コンサルティング、SBIA

Facts:
- Has spent 20 years investing in startups, primarily at the seed and early stages
- Ranked 7th in Forbes JAPAN’s “Japan’s Most Influential Venture Investors” (2024)

## A home built by a design firm for gathering together. TON, an entire-home rental lodging, opens in Saku, Nagano

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000188449.html
- anchor: #n1834375
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BUPPHA、Pioneer DJ

Facts:
- In a private home accommodating up to 12 people
- A sauna that fits 8 people
- 一棟 ¥36,000/泊~（2名まで。3名から1名ごとに＋¥8,000。7~12歳は＋¥4,800、6歳以下は無料）
- Fridays and Saturdays: ¥44,000/night and up
- Pets allowed (up to 10 kg; maximum 2 pets)
- 1頭¥5,000

## Starring 倉沢杏菜, エネゲート’s first TV commercial, “The Meter Shop” segment, begins airing in Kansai on Aug. 12

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000169112.html
- anchor: #n1834365
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エネゲート、関西電力送配電株式会社、レプロエンタテインメント

Facts:
- For more than 100 years
- More than 1 million units annually

## Patent obtained for a precious-metal authenticity determination technology using X-ray fluorescence analysis

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000180938.html
- anchor: #n1834362
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MIRAIASU

Facts:
- Patent No. 7894542
- Patent application No. 2026-051942
- Registration date: July 23, 2026

## Wooden goshuin book from 「名工銘鈑」 certified for 『なごみやげ』

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000174223.html
- anchor: #n1834359
- Companies mentioned: 名工銘鈑株式会社、名古屋商工会議所

Facts:
- Selected from 143 product entries
- Certified as one of the final 36 products

## 「なつめ接骨院」, which has treated pain at 25 locations across Shizuoka Prefecture, and 「ONE'S BODY」, a personal gym that helps build healthy habits with sessions starting at 30 minutes once a month, will open their first Shizuoka City location simultaneously on Tuesday, Sept. 1｜Mariko Shinden, Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000185458.html
- anchor: #n1834358
- Companies mentioned: なつめ接骨院、ONE'S BODY、80SKIPホールディングス、一般社団法人ユニバーサルスポーツしずおか、学園みずほ接骨院、リカバリー鍼灸院、ミツカル接骨院、スポーツ科学センターARROWZ GYM & LAB、機能訓練型デイサービス イーストワン、ママこケア

Facts:
- 月1回30分から
- Donations of ¥100 or more
- Sept. 1, 2026
- August 28, 2026
- August 30, 2026

## The marathon 【Beyond2026】 opens registration at 19:00 on Friday, Aug. 7 | Guest: Suguru Osako, Japanese marathon record holder

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000060361.html
- anchor: #n1834355
- Companies mentioned: RUNNING SCIENCE LAB、charbon、EKIDEN.AI、Sterling Squad、Ist陸上競技部

Facts:
- Capacity: 1,000 people (first come, first served)
- Approximately 5.5 km per lap

## teamLab logo engraved on a copper tea canister from 開化堂, the Kyoto-based long-established maker of handmade tea canisters. On sale from Saturday, Aug. 8, at 『チームラボ バイオヴォルテックス 京都』 - 大成建設

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000170107.html
- anchor: #n1834350
- Companies mentioned: チームラボ、チームラボ バイオヴォルテックス 京都、大成建設、開化堂

Facts:
- Copper tea canister, 120 g, for a torikomi tray
- Total floor area of approximately 10,000 square meters

## Confronting the current state of Hamadori and considering the significance and possibilities of art over 2 days — event to be held in Fukushima’s Hamadori; public registration now open

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000028784.html
- anchor: #n1834349
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人インビジブル、公益財団法人 福武財団、株式会社穴吹トラベル、Lisson Gallery、グッゲンハイム美術館、ポンピドゥセンター、東京芸術大学、ジュネーブ大学、ロンドン芸術大学、東北芸術工科大学、京都芸術大学、女子美術大学、イーストプレス、humunus、ガラージュ、石版と織物、Soil、BEPPU PROJECT、鳥取藝住祭、MIND TRAIL、とみおかワイナリー

Facts:
- September 13 (Sunday) and 14 (Monday), 2026
- Capacity: 50 people (applications accepted in order of receipt)
- General admission: ¥15,000 (¥3,000 if accommodation is not required)
- August 14, 2026 (Friday)

## EVエコホーム renews its “thin, lightweight solar panel service,” which can be installed even on roofs with low load capacity. A drone-based contactless cleaning option is also newly available.

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000151652.html
- anchor: #n1834344
- Companies mentioned: EVエコホーム、株式会社アイエーエナジー、Tesla、アイエーグループ株式会社、オートバックス

Facts:
- Achieves a weight reduction to approximately 1/2–1/3 that of conventional panels
- Payback period: 6.9 years
- Load per square meter: approximately 3.2 kg/㎡

## Notice of Nagoya office relocation

- Published: 2026-08-06T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000153420.html
- anchor: #n1834337
- Companies mentioned: アドバンスド・ソリューション株式会社、Microsoft

Facts:
- Named a Microsoft MVP 15 times