AI News 180m Report

2026-08-07 09:00–12:00 JST

957 received, 957 listed, 8 sources ・ Page 5 of 10

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 836 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 121 items from 6 sources.

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

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)（795）

Original「令和8年 熊本地震」による熊本県八代市への支援について

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 日本最適化栄養食協会、熊本県八代市

Original

[Synagro British Selection by Madame Hiromi] An exclusive organic black truffle scone arrives at the British Fair at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store. A legendary scone for fine dining that left even a sommelier impressed.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original1個 998円（税込）
  • Original1日50個の数量限定販売

Companies mentioned：薬糧開発株式会社、カルージ社、Memories“集„、旭屋出版

Original

[Debuting Aug. 6, 2026] The 4th MOOMIN × une nana cool collaboration arrives!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥4,620 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥2,420 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥2,640 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥3,960 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥2,860 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥3,080 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥3,300 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥12,100 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥9,350 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥7,480 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥8,030 (tax included)
  • Customers who spend 11,000 yen (tax included) or more
  • Customers who spend 13,200 yen (tax included) or more

Companies mentioned：株式会社ワコール、une nana cool、MOOMIN

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Full compliance with the Improvement Standards Notice and overtime work limits! Announcement of a seminar on digital transformation in working-hours management for the transport industry

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • We are pleased to announce that the event will be held on Aug. 19, 2026 (Wed.)
  • The topic will be explained clearly in 45 minutes
  • Limited to 100 companies
  • Registration deadline: Aug. 19, 2026 (Wed.), 12:00

Companies mentioned：株式会社ナブアシスト、菱⽊運送株式会社

Original

OK Web and JINEN establish “Arigato Lab”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The Q&A community OKWAVE, which has been operating for 27 years
  • By 2030
  • Joint research with more than 100 companies

Companies mentioned：株式会社オーケーウェブ、JINEN株式会社、OKWAVE

Original

Original【鹿児島実業高等学校でAIセミナー】生徒の「AI活用の実態」と保護者の「AI誤解」に向き合う。KINDLER株式会社が協力、8月19日開催

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capacity: 250 people
  • Aug. 19, 2026
  • PTA members from other schools: 500 yen
  • All others (general public and in-person attendees): 1,000 yen

Companies mentioned：KINDLER株式会社、鹿児島実業高等学校

Original

Original倉敷・岡山から100億企業を！地方から100億企業を育てる実践コミュニティ「100億シンクタンク」と共催！地方の未来を語るトークイベントを9月10日(木)に開催

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 10 billion yen in sales
  • September 10, 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社クラビズ、株式会社XLOCAL、モトヤユナイテッド株式会社、100億シンクタンク

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Koukandekirukun announces its best-selling air conditioner rankings for the first half of 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 52.0% sales share
  • Survey period: Jan. 1, 2026–June 30, 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社交換できるくん、ダイキン

Original

Popular Korean character BELLYGOM arrives in Shin-Okubo! Japan's first official merchandise shop, BELLYGOM MARKET, opens

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Combined social media followers: 1.9 million
  • 7.45 million total views
  • Approximately 4 m wide

Companies mentioned：株式会社ロッテホールディングス、ロッテホームショッピング、株式会社LINDA、SHIBUYA109、マイナビ、ラフォーレ原宿、Sailor Moon store

Original

Original人気ドラマを手掛ける毎日放送（MBS）と出版社ファンギルドが共同制作！『復讐の標本～顔を変えた姉の10年～』8月8日（土）コミックシーモアより先行配信【コミックアウル】

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original価格 : 【単話版】1話150円（約40ページ）
  • Campaign offering a chance to win a QUOカードPay worth up to 5,000 yen

Companies mentioned：毎日放送、MBS、株式会社ファンギルド、ファンギルド、コミックシーモア、コミックアウル、QUOカードPay

Original

Original【家族葬ニーズの高まりに対応】東京メモリードホールに貸切型家族葬空間『第８ホール～Living～』オープン

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Area: 104 m²
  • Maximum capacity: 12 people
  • August 10, 2026
  • Dates: Aug. 7 (Fri.)–Aug. 14 (Fri.)
  • Hours: 10:00–17:00
  • Inquiries and reservations: 03-3749-0983
  • Hall 1: Maximum capacity of 80 people
  • Hall 3: Maximum capacity of 120 people
  • Hall 4: Maximum capacity of 50 people
  • Hall 6: Maximum capacity of 500 people
  • Established: June 1981 (Showa 56)

Companies mentioned：株式会社メモリードグループ、東京メモリードホール、株式会社メモリード、株式会社メモリード宮崎、株式会社メモリード・ライフ

Original

The landmark board game Catan launches today in an expanded version playable by up to 6 people!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 2,700 yen (2,970 yen including tax)
  • An astonishing cumulative total of more than 45 million units sold
  • Kanto regional tournament, with around 600 participants
  • More than 1,300 participants across all venues combined

Companies mentioned：株式会社ジーピー、GP Inc. Japan

Original

Trace 60 years of the Ultraman series! Special exhibition now underway at Space LABO in Kitakyushu, offering an immersive experience!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary
  • 35 types of original clear cards
  • Ultra Shot (with backing card) ¥1,500 (tax included)
  • Set of the above 2 items: ¥2,600 (tax included)
  • Admission ticket with merchandise: ¥5,000
  • July 10 (Fri.)–August 30 (Sun.), 2026: 52 days

Companies mentioned：株式会社オリグレス、株式会社シーズ・ライブ、円谷プロダクション、新日本空調、ジ アウトレット北九州

Original

[Archive now available] What is the difference between companies where people quit and companies where they stay? Archive of popular webinar co-hosted by 3 companies now available for free

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：株式会社リーディングマーク、株式会社ミギナナメウエ、株式会社ウィルネクスト

Original

Supporting LIXIL Corporation's “Complete Insulation Renovation” summer experience event

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 80 homebuilders nationwide
  • 136 homebuilders
  • 66% (compared with fiscal 2013)
  • Approximately 90% of homes in Japan
  • 1,800 companies have adopted it
  • 300,000 cumulative reservations

Companies mentioned：株式会社LIXIL、株式会社ビズ・クリエイション、KengakuCloud

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Norwalt社 develops next-generation digital printing press using the “XPlanar” magnetic levitation transport system

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cut machine component costs by 30–40%
  • 95% can be resolved remotely
  • The Z-axis height can be finely adjusted within a range of up to 5 mm
  • The world's largest industrial communications standards promotion organization, with more than 8,100 organizations from 76 countries and regions participating

Companies mentioned：Norwalt社、Norwalt Automation Group、ベッコフオートメーション、Fortune 500企業、EtherCAT Technology Group、ETG

Original

New web manga label “ビビビコミック” launches! Powered by “コミチ＋”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original先行して導入している「チャンピオンクロス（秋田書店）」「ヤングアニマルWeb（白泉社）」「竹コミ！（竹書房）」「ハヤコミ（早川書房）」をはじめとする24のメディア
  • “コミチ,” a manga submission service where more than 3,000 manga artists hone their skills
  • The web manga magazine operated on “コミチ＋” achieved 100 million monthly page views in about 3 years

Companies mentioned：株式会社コミチ、ツインエンジン、秋田書店、白泉社、竹書房、早川書房、小学館、集英社、株式会社秋田書店、株式会社白泉社、株式会社早川書房、株式会社小学館、株式会社集英社、株式会社ジーオーティー、株式会社マイクロマガジン社、株式会社主婦と生活社、株式会社朝日新聞出版、株式会社ブシロードワークス、株式会社リイド社、スターツ出版株式会社、株式会社キルタイムコミュニケーション、株式会社扶桑社、株式会社コミックルーム、株式会社ジータ、ぴあ株式会社、株式会社ヒーローズ、株式会社ウェイブ、株式会社ブックリスタ、株式会社Amazia、株式会社マッグガーデン、株式会社コルク、一般社団法人ちはやふる基金

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On-site purchasing service “買いクル三郷店” marks its 4th anniversary. Following the opening of “越谷草加店,” the service now operates 2 stores in eastern Saitama Prefecture

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 4th anniversary
  • 2-store operation

Companies mentioned：株式会社買取ル、株式会社RC

Original

株式会社アグリメディア holds an on-campus career event specializing in agriculture and food at 摂南大学!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Exhibitors: 10 companies
  • Participants: 56
  • Student satisfaction: 100%
  • 87.5% of students said their understanding of the agriculture industry had deepened.
  • Was able to hear directly from company representatives and ask questions (41.7%)
  • Learned about types of companies they had not previously considered (41.7%)
  • Found a company they would like to apply to (20.8%)
  • 83% of responding companies said they were satisfied.

Companies mentioned：株式会社アグリメディア、摂南大学、農業生産法人、畜産法人、食品関連企業、あぐりナビ

Original

株式会社マゼックス and 税理士法人小島会計 Group enter into a business partnership

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：株式会社マゼックス、税理士法人小島会計、行政書士法人TKアシスト、アグリ経営パートナーズ株式会社、一般社団法人一次産業事業承継協会、株式会社ほっかいどうライス

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Notice of “63 Ly Thai To” in Hanoi, Vietnam, receiving “EDGE Certified” certification

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reduction of 20% or more
  • 11,250㎡
  • 8 floors above ground
  • Basement level 1

Companies mentioned：ダイビル株式会社、Doan Ket International Company Limited

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“ROCK ICEⓇ FES 2026,” planned with Oita Prefectural Hita High School, to be held on Aug. 11 (Tue., public holiday)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • August 11, 2026 (Tue., public holiday)
  • 17:00～21:00
  • In 1973, crushed ice packed in bags and called “kachi-wari ice” was first launched under the “Rock Ice®” brand
  • October 2023 marked the 50th anniversary of Rock Ice
  • Established: May 2016
  • Established: September 1969

Companies mentioned：コア・コクボホールディングス株式会社、KOKUBO グループ、小久保製氷冷蔵、株式会社東日本コクボ、株式会社北海道コクボ、株式会社東海コクボ、株式会社西日本コクボ、株式会社九州コクボ、KOKUBO ROCK ICE (THAILAND) CO.,LTD.

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Joining a helicopter tour around Fukui: from winter “heli-skiing” to summer “helicopter sightseeing”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • On August 1, 2026 (Sat.), we took part in operating a tour around Fukui Prefecture organized by 川重岐阜サービス株式会社
  • The one-way trip from Nagoya to JAM Fukui Katsuyama takes about 40 minutes by air
  • In addition to 100 guest rooms
  • Taking advantage of its location about 10 minutes by car from the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

Companies mentioned：JAM福井勝山マウンテンリゾート、川重岐阜サービス株式会社、JAM福井勝山東急ホテル＆リゾーツ

Original

“Chapi-o (Chapio)”: Jiffcy releases findings from its latest survey on Gen Z communication habits, timed to “Speaking Day” on Aug. 7

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 15% of Gen Z women said they had felt that a boyfriend was “using AI to reply” to their messages.
  • “Often” (8.2%), “Sometimes” (7.1%)
  • “When the exchange of messages dragged on” (42.9%),
  • “It makes me feel uneasy” (47.7%),
  • About half (47.5%) combined “increasing significantly” and “increasing” responses, saying the practice was “increasing.”
  • “Phone calls” (63.9%)
  • “Jiffcy” (54.1%)
  • “Because it feels special” (43.2%),
  • Valid responses: 183 people

Companies mentioned：Jiffcy、LINEリサーチ

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Araya and NTT Data Institute of Management Consulting launch joint research on “AI panels” that replicate human psychology and behavior

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • August 2026
  • A group of more than 100 AI personas
  • A database for understanding people on a scale of 50,000 people

Companies mentioned：株式会社アラヤ、株式会社NTTデータ経営研究所、Persona Lab、ClanExe、人間情報データベース®

Original

Sponsoring the 2026 performance of “Kokoro no Gekijo,” a theater program for invited children

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026 performance
  • March 2027

Companies mentioned：三幸製菓株式会社、舞台芸術センター、劇団四季、文化庁

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Original医療保険を選ぶ基準、圧倒的1位は「月々の保険料（55%）」。しかし「自分に合う商品がわからない」情報不足の現状とは

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 64.0% said they were “enrolled”
  • About 74% of all respondents had experience enrolling in medical insurance
  • 175 responses (58.3%) cited “because I wanted to prepare for illness or injury”
  • 3.0% said they “understand it fully”
  • 49.0% said, “I don't know how comprehensive my coverage should be”
  • 38.7% said, “I don't know the going rate for premiums”
  • 175 responses (58.3%) cited “how to choose medical insurance that suits me”

Companies mentioned：あんしん少額短期保険株式会社、未知株式会社

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“SweeChu Sweets,” a new store produced by Shinako, opens in Harajuku on Aug. 11 (Tue., public holiday)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Opens in Harajuku, Tokyo, on August 11, 2026 (Tue., public holiday)
  • Business will end on July 28, 2026 (Tue.)
  • Formed on April 8, 2022

Companies mentioned：GROVE株式会社、SweetXO Good Grief、竹下☆ぱらだいす

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“ATM Pickup (cash option)” adopted as the payment method for pregnancy support benefits in Sukagawa, Fukushima Prefecture

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Number of municipalities adopting “ATM Pickup”: 37 cities, wards, towns and villages (as of the end of July 2026)
  • Release date: May 2, 2018

Companies mentioned：株式会社セブン・ペイメントサービス、セブン銀行グループ、株式会社セブン銀行、ファミリーマート

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mento Management AI wins an Excellence Award in its category at the 11th HR Technology Awards

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Implements 85,000 hours of coaching experience

Companies mentioned：株式会社mento、ProFuture株式会社、慶應義塾大学

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フェイガー to hold 5 free online seminars starting Aug. 19 explaining “A New Approach to CSR Starting with Local Festivals and Events” for corporate CSR and public relations staff

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 39 prefectures nationwide
  • Approximately 5,000 producers
  • More than 200,000 tons in total

Companies mentioned：フェイガー、東北電力、ENEOS、セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン

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[Chikozan Park] Summer only! Animals’ refreshing treat time starts tomorrow (Aug. 8)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total area: 53 hectares
  • Fully open (3.3 hectares)
  • Adults (high school students and general admission): 500 yen
  • Original開園時間 9時30分～16時30分
  • Original入園は16時00分まで

Companies mentioned：狭山市役所、智光山公園こども動物園、西武バス、東武バス、サイボクハム、ファミリーマート

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フェイガー to hold 5 free online seminars starting Aug. 19 explaining “A New CN Declaration That Supports Local Agriculture” for corporate sustainability and public relations staff

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Working with approximately 5,000 producers in 39 prefectures nationwide
  • Obtained J-Credit certification for a cumulative total exceeding 200,000 tons, the largest scale in Japan’s agricultural sector

Companies mentioned：フェイガー、ゴールドウイン、長岡花火大会、ENEOS、セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、東北電力

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[中野製薬株式会社] “サロシー Water Glow Hair Serum” to go on advance sale at @cosme SHOPPING starting Aug. 8 (Saturday)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • For more than 60 years
  • Women in their 30s
  • In less than 1 week from the campaign launch
  • More than 700 cases
  • Limited to 400 people
  • ６０ｇ
  • 100 million yen
  • 254 people

Companies mentioned：中野製薬株式会社、サロシー、@cosme、ロフト

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Space Shift completes demonstration observations in 4 maritime areas in Japan and overseas for JAXA’s in-orbit demonstration AI application project, successfully detecting vessels in satellite orbit in all observations

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 4 maritime areas in Japan and overseas
  • Detection count: Round 1, June 12, 2026, Singapore, 90
  • Original資本金：7 億 399 万円

Companies mentioned：株式会社スペースシフト、国立研究開発法人宇宙航空研究開発機構、株式会社 QPS 研究所

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“Sanrio Characters Autumn Toilet Paper” debuts! Hello Kitty design product revamped

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • From early August 2026
  • “Sanrio Characters Autumn 12-Roll Double”
  • 25 m double

Companies mentioned：丸富製紙株式会社、株式会社サンリオ、FSC(R)

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Outsource tasks that can be handed off to create an environment where you can focus 3 times more on “planning.”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 20-hour plan
  • 3 times the focus

Companies mentioned：BPOテクノロジー株式会社、株式会社コモンセンス、SUBRINA

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The much-loved “tan-tsuke” returns for a limited time! On sale for a limited time at tonkotsu ramen specialist トナリ starting Aug. 12

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Tan-tsuke: 940 yen (tax included)
  • Get 360 g of vegetables in one bowl

Companies mentioned：トナリ、株式会社松富士食品、六厘舎

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Obtained certification for the international quality management system standard “ISO 9001”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • We have been conducting demonstrations to transport cargo for more than 50 partner companies
  • Initial certification date: July 29, 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社T2、ISO、国際標準化機構、日本科学技術連盟 ISO審査登録センター

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“Happiness can be recorded.” Beta version of HAPPY CONNECT, a life design platform for recording and nurturing happiness in life, released

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Beta version release date: July 19, 2026

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人HAPPY PROJECT、株式会社ハッピーカンパニー、HAPPY WOMAN®︎、HAPPY EARTH®︎、HAPPY SENIOR

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AVITA begins collaboration with Congrès and SMBC Value Creation to enhance facility operations using avatars and AI

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting in mid-August 2026

Companies mentioned：AVITA株式会社、株式会社コングレ、SMBCバリュークリエーション株式会社、渋谷スクランブルスクエア株式会社

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Three new YANOMAN jigsaw puzzles to go on advance sale at the “Curious George Exhibition”! Preview at Matsuya Ginza starting Aug. 13 (Thursday), ahead of their mid-September release.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Scheduled for release in mid-September 2026
  • Aug. 13 (Thursday) through Aug. 25 (Tuesday)
  • Celebrated its 85th anniversary in 2026
  • The currently available “Jigsaw Puzzle Copan Curious George” series (6 existing designs)
  • George’s Everyday Life (300-piece jigsaw puzzle)
  • George & Friends (Petit 2 Light Series, 300 pieces)
  • Curious Life (Petit 2 Light Series, 300 pieces)
  • Became the first company to sell jigsaw puzzles in Japan in 1973

Companies mentioned：株式会社やのまん、Universal Studios Licensing LLC

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The number of RV Park vehicle camping facilities nationwide has reached 676! 32 facilities, including experience-based RV parks and convenience store RV parks, newly certified!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 676 locations nationwide

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人日本RV協会、JRVA、RVパーク小豆島大観音、玉川峡RVパーク、RVパーク FujiFarm TAJIMA Base Field、RV-PARK MARISOL、RVパーク ペンション歩野慕野、ＲＶパーク COZY FIELD 国府白浜、RVパーク 雲南市道の駅さくらの里きすき緑地公園、RVパーク伊賀玉滝小学校、Hawai Uno RV Park

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Toward a future where children aspire to become food professionals! Crowdfunding begins Aug. 3 (Monday) for “We want to create a ‘Food and Agriculture Co-Creation Community’ to learn how to grow, deliver and sell” [Organizer: 類設計室]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The number of core agricultural workers was 1.75 million in Heisei 27
  • It is expected to fall to 1.02 million by Reiwa 7
  • The average age is also 67.6
  • Target amount: 1 million yen
  • Final fundraising target: 3 million yen
  • Original8月7日8:00時点で399,000円
  • Although enrollment in agricultural sciences was reported to account for 3% of the total
  • It increased 10.2% compared with fiscal 2000
  • It has been on an upward trend, reaching 19.6% in fiscal 23

Companies mentioned：株式会社類設計室、農林水産省、日本私立大学協会

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[Northsand] Consulting firm backs university students taking on a challenge! Sponsors the “Nikkei Student Manzai King Championship”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: 4,717 million yen
  • Established: July 2015

Companies mentioned：株式会社ノースサンド、株式会社日本経済新聞社

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Original画材ブランド「コピック」「アイシー」がコミックマーケット108に出店。新製品のコピック マルチライナープラスやアイシー55周年記念グッズを販売

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • アイシー 55th anniversary merchandise
  • Original１回1,000円でお得にコピック製品がゲットできる機会

Companies mentioned：コピック、アイシー、株式会社G-Too、Too グループ

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GMS obtains international “B Corp™” certification

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Facts

  • GMS received an overall score of 102.5 points
  • That is 22.5 points above the certification threshold of 80 points
  • 51.8 points in the “Customers” category
  • 30 points for “Direct services to underserved people”
  • 19.5 points for “Economic empowerment”
  • 27.4 points in the Employees category
  • 11.0 points for employees’ financial security
  • 7.9 points for health, well-being and safety
  • The total distance traveled by vehicles using our services surpassed 1.5 billion km as of March 2026
  • Capital: 2.6456 billion yen (including capital reserves; as of March 31, 2026)

Companies mentioned：Global Mobility Service株式会社、B Lab™、米国の非営利団体

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<FIRME> Camera lens protector for the “Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra,” launching Aug. 7, 2026

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Has sold more than 100,000 screen protectors for a range of devices, from iPhone to Android
  • Uses tempered glass with a maximum hardness of 10H
  • Maximum light transmittance: 99%

Companies mentioned：株式会社MY WAY SMART、FIRME、Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

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Original日本コクレア、人工内耳に関するファクトシートを公開 難聴と人工内耳への理解促進を目指し、5種類の資料をウェブサイトで提供開始

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Facts

  • An estimated approximately 11% of Japan's population has hearing loss
  • In Japan, only 1–2% of people who meet the criteria for cochlear implants actually use one
  • By contrast, approximately 5–10% in the United States
  • Approximately 25% in Australia
  • We have brought the gift of hearing to more than 750,000 people in over 180 countries
  • More than 5,000 employees currently work around the world
  • We invest more than 3 billion Australian dollars in research and development

Companies mentioned：日本コクレア、株式会社 日本コクレア、コクレア社、Cochlear Limited、Apple社、Google社

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Saison Technology ranks No. 1 in domestic vendor share for the packaged file-transfer tools category for the 23rd consecutive year*1

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Facts

  • According to a Fuji Chimera Research Institute survey, Japan's packaged file-transfer tools market is worth 8.5 billion yen in fiscal 2025
  • Saison Technology recorded an 80.0% vendor share
  • 11.2%, the third-largest vendor share in the domestic market

Companies mentioned：株式会社セゾンテクノロジー、株式会社富士キメラ総研

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Originalオクトパスエナジー、令和8年8月8日を「タコ友記念日」と銘打ち、友達紹介割の特別キャンペーンを実施

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Facts

  • Growth rate of 63% compared with 2024
  • An additional 888 yen in rewards
  • Benefits worth a total of 8,888 yen
  • Approximately 11 million households worldwide
  • 500,000 contracts
  • 86% of customers
  • A rating of ★4.4

Companies mentioned：オクトパスエナジー、東京ガス

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“Cycle Aid Japan Tour de Chiba 2026” to be held on October 10 (Saturday); participants wanted

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Facts

  • Approximately 108km long course
  • Short course: “Kamogawa Direct Train Ride 64km”
  • Adults: 15,000 yen

Companies mentioned：ツール・ド・ちば2026実行委員会、千葉県、（公社）千葉県観光物産協会、（一社）千葉県商工会議所連合会、千葉県商工会連合会、（公財）千葉県交通安全協会、千葉県サイクリング協会、千葉県自転車競技連盟、（一社）日本競輪選手会千葉支部、千葉県自転車軽自動車商協同組合、木更津市、君津市、鴨川市、南房総市、富津市、千葉県立鴨川青少年自然の家、ペダルプッシャー、（一社）千葉県教育・文化・スポーツ振興協会、（株）千葉日報社、国土交通省関東地方整備局千葉国道事務所、木更津交通安全協会、君津交通安全協会、（一財）千倉交通安全協会、鴨川交通安全協会、富津交通安全協会、千葉県教育委員会、（公財）千葉県スポーツ協会、千葉県レクリエーション協会、（一社）木更津市観光協会、（一社）君津市観光協会、富津市観光協会、（一社）鴨川市観光協会、（一社）南房総市観光協会、木更津商工会議所、君津商工会議所、鴨川市商工会、南房総市内房商工会、南房総市朝夷商工会、富津市商工会、（一社）自転車協会

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“Susukino Clean Ocean Project 2026” to be held on September 12 (Saturday)!

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Facts

  • Susukino Clean Ocean Project 2026
  • About 80% of marine plastic waste comes from trash that flows out from land
  • A day in early autumn

Companies mentioned：北海道放送株式会社、北海道コンサドーレ札幌、株式会社エルコム、一般社団法人クリーンオーシャンプロジェクト、株式会社コンサドーレ赤黒スマイルストライカー、（株）HBCフレックス

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[Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store] Perfect for visits home and family gatherings! “Exclusive souvenirs” available only here, a “Minions in-store event,” and more at the “Summer Gift Fair” and “Obon Market”

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Facts

  • 4 pieces: 1,296 yen
  • 6 pieces: 1,728 yen
  • 5,901 yen
  • 15 pieces: 3,240 yen
  • 1,620 yen
  • Purchases of 2,700 yen or more, including tax
  • 3,000 yen
  • 497 yen
  • 594 yen
  • 3,800 yen
  • 2,951 yen
  • 3,240 yen
  • 1,296 yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社近鉄百貨店、FUJIYA CO., LTD.、銀のぶどう、北野坂、日本のさらだ いとはん、RF1、おこわ米八、さかな屋の寿司、竹福、大寅、カタシモワイナリー、西條、ねんりん家、イコマ製菓本舗、スイス菓子 ローヌ、パティシエ エス コヤマ、ドゥブルベボレロ

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From Noto to Kumamoto: donating all proceeds from sales of the “Disaster Risk Report”

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Facts

  • Disaster Risk Report (9,800 yen + tax / 10,780 yen including tax)
  • A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck
  • A maximum seismic intensity of 7 was recorded
  • First 50 customers

Companies mentioned：株式会社さくら事務所、不動産の達人

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Winners announced for the 11th HR Technology Awards, sponsored by the Information-technology Promotion Agency and others!

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Facts

  • A total of 82 entries were submitted for the 11th awards
  • 22 cases were selected from among them
  • Approximately 3,600 employees, or 50% of the entire workforce, use it
  • The number of company-certified specialist skills held increased by 22%
  • A development DX model for distributed organizations with more than 500 employees

Companies mentioned：ProFuture株式会社、国立研究開発法人産業技術総合研究所、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構、独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構、一般社団法人HRテクノロジーコンソーシアム、一般社団法人人的資本と企業価値向上研究会、一般社団法人ピープルアナリティクス＆HRテクノロジー協会、HR総研、東京ガス株式会社、ソニーネットワークコミュニケーションズ株式会社、PayPay株式会社、株式会社SIGNATE、株式会社タレントアンドアセスメント、株式会社SHIFT、株式会社ギブリー、株式会社NTTドコモ、株式会社パトスロゴス、オリックス生命保険株式会社、株式会社良品計画、株式会社mento、キリンビバレッジ株式会社、株式会社Colors、Boost Health株式会社、株式会社エキュメノポリス、NTTドコモビジネスエンジニアリング株式会社、株式会社STELAQ、株式会社アストロスケールホールディングス、株式会社日立ソリューションズ、株式会社ヒューマネージ、株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション

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[Flora Notis JILL STUART] Special content “MEGUMI × Iconic Bloom,” featuring MEGUMI, released today.

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Facts

  • Iconic Bloom Eau de Parfum 30mL 9,900 yen (including tax)
  • Iconic Bloom Eau de Parfum 1.8mL
  • August 7, 2026 (Friday)
  • Essences of more than 70 carefully selected flower varieties*

Companies mentioned：株式会社コーセー（戦略ブランド事業部）、Flora Notis JILL STUART、ジル・スチュアート

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Original【ムーミン】福岡市美術館「トーベとムーミン展」特設ショップにてムーミン作品の世界観を楽しめる刺繍バッグを販売中

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Facts

  • Capital: 10,000,000 yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社ティ・ツウ・オー、ムーミン、Sanrio、moz（モズ）

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Originalアメリカ発のカジュアルアウトドアブランド「MADDEN（メデン）」のポップアップストアが吉祥寺・横浜・渋谷・京都のロフト4店舗にて順次開催！

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Facts

  • The carefully selected 8oz canvas has a distinctive texture
  • Made with thick 12oz canvas fabric
  • A 500㎖ plastic bottle fits upright

Companies mentioned：MADDEN（メデン）、ロフト、株式会社ティ・ツウ・オー、Sanrio、MOOMIN、moz（モズ）

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“SHINCA,” Japan’s first lab-grown diamond jewelry brand, is currently holding its popular members-only “SHINCA THANKS SPECIAL 2026 SUMMER Points-Up Campaign”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Originalポイントは国内直営店と公式オンラインショップのどちらでも1ポイント1円としてご利用可能です。
  • “SHINCA THANKS SPECIAL 2026 SUMMER Points-Up Campaign”

Companies mentioned：株式会社 今与、SHINCA、IMAYO、kagayoi、Hyacca、ICHAROI

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A Desigual newspaper-print collection for every Carrie Bradshaw fan

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Facts

  • More than 2,000 employees
  • More than 200 stores
  • 107 countries worldwide

Companies mentioned：Desigual、INTS It’s not the same JAPAN株式会社

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Original【東京都港区】夏休みは港区の公園・児童遊園等で手持ち花火を楽しもう！

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Facts

  • Municipal parks, children's playgrounds, etc. (43 locations)
  • Original令和8年8月31日(月曜)まで
  • From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • From 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Use by a small group that includes children (under 18)

Companies mentioned：港区

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[Oisix Niigata Albirex BC] Announcement of Yang Dai-kang's retirement ceremony

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Retiring at the end of the 2026 season
  • September 26, 2026 (Saturday)
  • Original18:00試合開始
  • 16:30 General admission opens

Companies mentioned：オイシックス新潟アルビレックス・ベースボール・クラブ、オイシックス株式会社、千葉ロッテマリーンズ、NPBファーム・リーグ

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The charismatic “gourmet hunter” appears! Online lottery for the hugely popular TV anime “Toriko” goes on sale August 10 (Monday)!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sales period: August 10, 2026 (Friday) 10:00 – September 18, 2026 (Friday) 17:59
  • Original価格：1回 770円（税込）
  • 147 episodes aired

Companies mentioned：株式会社サトクリフ、集英社、東映アニメーション、トゥーヴァージンズグループ

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Dole, “Smile with fruit.” August 7 is Banana Day. Enjoy “chilled salted bananas” and get your banana fix this summer!®

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Days with a maximum temperature of 40℃ or higher
  • 18 food and drink beach-house businesses
  • Number of employees: 177
  • Operating revenue: 60.1 billion yen

Companies mentioned：Dole、ばなにゃ、戸田建設、初音ミク

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A portion of proceeds from sales of “上撰ワンカップ180ml瓶詰（大相撲ラベル３）” will be donated to 石川県 as relief funds for the reconstruction of the Noto Peninsula

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Facts

  • Original上撰ワンカップ180ml瓶詰
  • Launched in March 2026
  • Original2024年1月に石川県で発生した
  • July 31, 2026

Companies mentioned：大関株式会社、石川県

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Anime planning company Twin Engine launches web manga label “Bibibi Comic”! Launches debut issue featuring specially drawn stories to mark the launch! Releases launch promotional video directed by Kenji Iwaisawa of “Hyakuemu.”!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Cosmic Princess Kaguya!,” an extraordinary box-office hit that earned approximately 2.7 billion yen
  • 31 works that will make you go “bibi” unveiled all at once!
  • Price: 935 yen (tax included) (850 yen before tax + 10% tax)

Companies mentioned：株式会社ツインエンジン、株式会社バンダイ、ロックンロールマウンテン、スタジオクロマト、スタジオコロリド、Keepdry

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14 years after it aired—the excitement returns with an online lottery! TV anime “Battle Spirits: Sword Eyes” set for release on “Kuji Cliff”!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sales period: Aug. 10, 2026 (Mon.) 10:00–Sept. 11 (Fri.) 17:59
  • Original販売価格：1回770円(税込)

Companies mentioned：株式会社サトクリフ、トゥーヴァージンズグループ、BNP／BANDAI

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【ILMIIO ROASTERY Lab.】Enjoy uncompromising, authentic coffee with ease anytime. New “Decaf Drip Bag Assortment Set” lets you compare beans from 4 origins

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Facts

  • Price: 2,980 yen (tax included)
  • Set contents: 20 items total: 4 varieties, 10g each × 5 bags

Companies mentioned：ILMIIO ROASTERY Lab.、コマースメディア株式会社、ヴィディヤジャパン株式会社

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Knowledge Work welcomes AI engineer Makoto Yui (@myui), who will lead development of the “Sales AI Agent OS” and an industry-specific LLM for sales, as well as AI research and development

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Facts

  • Joined the company effective July 1, 2026
  • Raised 3.5 billion yen in funding in the first close of Series C

Companies mentioned：株式会社ナレッジワーク、トレジャーデータ、NTTドコモビジネス、みずほ銀行、日清食品

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Originalキンコーズ・大宮駅東口店が「大宮サステナブルDays」に出展

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Facts

  • On Aug. 9, 2026 (Sun.), キンコーズ・大宮駅東口店 will hold a workshop to make original notebooks
  • Aug. 9, 2026 (Sun.), 11:00–16:00
  • Number of employees: 721 (as of July 1, 2026)
  • Capital: 100,000 thousand yen

Companies mentioned：キンコーズ・ジャパン株式会社、キンコーズ・大宮駅東口店、大宮マルイ

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マーサージャパン株式会社 joins as a member company of 一般社団法人AICX協会

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: January 2025

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人AICX協会、マーサージャパン株式会社

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Launch of an IC chip reading feature for second-generation residence cards and specified residence cards

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Facts

  • Cumulative identity verification total of 150 million across ELEMENTSグループ
  • More than 700 companies have adopted the service

Companies mentioned：株式会社Liquid、ELEMENTSグループ

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AICX協会 revamps “AI Agent Now,” a media outlet specializing in AI agents

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 30 practical videos
  • More than 50 companies
  • More than 100 videos and articles
  • Generative AI utilization and promotion rate: 87%
  • Personal monthly plan price: 10,780 yen (tax included) per month
  • Personal annual plan price: 76,560 yen (tax included) per year

Companies mentioned：AICX協会、PwC Japanグループ、清水建設、大日本印刷（DNP）、ライオン、Dify、クレディセゾン、日清食品ホールディングス

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Nichii supports compliance with the amended Childcare and Family Care Leave Act. Launches sales of a “Balancing Caregiving and Work Seminar” for businesses!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 100,000 people leave their jobs each year to care for family members
  • By 2030, the number of “working caregivers” balancing work with caring for family members is expected to reach approximately 3.18 million
  • The resulting economic losses are estimated to reach approximately 9 trillion yen
  • Nichii, which provides care services nationwide and operates approximately 1,900 care facilities
  • Price: Up to 100 participants: 220,000 yen (tax included)
  • 101 participants or more: 275,000 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 250,000 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社ニチイ学館、厚生労働省、経済産業省

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ロイヤルエンフィールド’s new “BULLET 650” arrives in Japan: the timeless old-school classic!

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Facts

  • Manufacturer’s suggested retail price starts at 980,100 yen (tax included)
  • Uses a 650cc twin-engine platform
  • Battleship Blue: 995,500 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：ロイヤルエンフィールド、ピーシーアイ株式会社、SHOWA

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Rental no Nikken sponsors “LuckyFes’26”

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Facts

  • 4 days
  • 100,000 people
  • Approximately 20,000 visitors

Companies mentioned：株式会社レンタルのニッケン、株式会社LuckyFM茨城放送、株式会社BARKS

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【Free Online Seminar】“What happened when an HR professional designing cross-boundary initiatives crossed boundaries themselves...” —The realities of side projects, shared by an Aisin practitioner (held Aug. 25)

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Facts

  • From 12:05 p.m. on Aug. 25, 2026 (Tue.)
  • A 50-minute session you can attend during your lunch break
  • Adopted by 83 major companies, including 日産自動車, 経済産業省 and 野村證券
  • The total stands at 407 people

Companies mentioned：株式会社ローンディール、株式会社アイシン、株式会社mento、リクルートスタッフィング、トヨタ自動車、日産自動車、経済産業省、野村證券

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SHaiN wins the “Excellence Award in the Recruitment Services Category” at the 11th HR Technology Awards

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Adopted by more than 1,100 companies
  • More than 210,000 people have taken the assessment in total
  • Approximately 40,000 interview data records
  • Capital: 50 million yen

Companies mentioned：SHaiN、株式会社タレントアンドアセスメント、東京大学、PKSHA Technology、日本経済団体連合会（経団連）、HR総研（ProFuture株式会社）

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A high-capacity lineup of up to 128GB, supporting DDR5-6000

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Facts

  • DDR5-6000
  • Up to 128GB
  • 32GB Kit
  • 64GB Kit
  • 13 lighting modes
  • 8 RGB LEDs
  • Up 13–18% from the previous quarter

Companies mentioned：Lexar、Intel、AMD、TrendForce、株式会社旭東エレクトロニクス

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Red Cliff and 国営昭和記念公園 announce additional venue content for “Tokyo Starry Sky and Light Summer Festival 2026”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Experience fee: 500 yen
  • Duration: approximately 3 minutes
  • Distribution period: Aug. 8, 2026 (Sat.)–Aug. 15 (Sat.)
  • Distribution date: Aug. 16, 2026 (Sun.)
  • Capital: 630.5 million yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社レッドクリフ、国営昭和記念公園、株式会社ソニー・ピクチャーズ エンタテインメント、日本農産工業株式会社、株式会社ヒロヨシウルマ、株式会社CURIOCITY、株式会社ジェニカ

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【Instagram Giveaway Campaign】Charge anywhere with the power of the sun. Win a SUNEAST “Solar Charger 8F 20W” in a drawing for 1 person

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1 winner selected by drawing
  • Original応募期間は2026年8月1日（土）12:00から
  • Until 23:59 on Aug. 16 (Sun.)
  • Features 8 solar panels
  • High conversion efficiency of 23%
  • Folds down to approximately 115×165×38mm
  • Weighs approximately 385g

Companies mentioned：株式会社旭東エレクトロニクス、SUNEAST

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Limited-time event: “Gaspard et Lisa POP UP SHOP” and “ラヴィット！5th Anniversary National Pop-up 2026” at アートマン アートマン 多摩センター店

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 40 picture-book titles featuring リサとガスパール have been published to date
  • Total circulation has exceeded approximately 2 million copies
  • Purchase bonus: Receive 1 clear pouch with every purchase of 3,300 yen (tax included) or more!
  • Event period: Aug. 15, 2026 (Sat.)–Sept. 13, 2026 (Sun.)

Companies mentioned：株式会社京王アートマン、アートマン アートマン 多摩センター店、リサとガスパール、ラヴィット！

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Introduces the AI agent "チャネルトーク" to online consultation service "レバクリ" to better understand customers

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Adopted by more than 230,000 companies globally
  • Launched on March 16, 2026
  • Adopted by more than 240,000 companies globally
  • Annual sales: 170 billion

Companies mentioned：株式会社Channel Corporation、レバレジーズ株式会社、レバクリ、チャネルトーク、ALF

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Shimamura Music's イオンモール出雲 store to open on Friday, August 7! Events include a performance by 刄田綴色, drummer for 東京事変 and a native of Shimane Prefecture

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Facts

  • With this opening in Shimane Prefecture, Shimamura Music has become a comprehensive musical instrument retailer operating in 41 prefectures nationwide.
  • Original全国41都道府県に183の店舗（楽器販売店舗・音楽教室、ならびに補聴器販売店舗と屋内型テーマパーク各1店舗を含む）を展開する、国内最大の総合楽器店(※)です。
  • Sales: 50.3 billion yen (February 2026)
  • Employees: 2,427 (February 2026)
  • [Participation fee] 4,400 yen (tax included); 3,960 yen (tax included) when using the app member benefit coupon
  • During the period, customers who spend 2,000 yen (tax included) or more at the イオンモール出雲 store

Companies mentioned：島村楽器株式会社、イオンモール出雲、東京事変、YAMAHA、Bach、B&S、Willson、S.E Shires、東京佼成ウィンドオーケストラ

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Elith supports Kikagaku in obtaining "C Certification" ahead of schedule. Publishes a case study introducing the certification process

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  • Since August 4, 2026, it has been a certified consulting firm for “C Certification,” a third-party AI governance certification program operated by JDLA.

Companies mentioned：株式会社Elith、株式会社キカガク、一般社団法人日本ディープラーニング協会

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TG-WEB fit, which enables matching between people and organizations, has won the Encouragement Award at the 11th HRテクノロジー大賞.

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  • More than 300 companies adopted the service within 1 year of its launch

Companies mentioned：株式会社ヒューマネージ、HRテクノロジー大賞、経済産業省

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[Toyo Town, Kochi Prefecture] A new addition to the roadside station's signature lineup: Toto Pao (魚包)! Local specialty "bonito simmered in soy sauce" becomes a new symbol of regional revitalization

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  • Price: 500 yen (tax included)
  • Established: February 2014

Companies mentioned：株式会社FoundingBase、道の駅 東洋町

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A much-anticipated new flavor joins Snow Brand BeanStalk's popular Hakira line. Guess the flavor before its release! The "New Flavor Prediction Campaign" will be held on the official Instagram account starting Thursday, August 6

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  • A drawing will award 2 new-flavor products to 100 winners
  • Hakira cushion (5 winners) by drawing
  • Net weight: 45g (60 tablets)
  • Suggested retail price: 465 yen (before tax)
  • Net weight: 0.75g×18 tablets
  • Suggested retail price: 315 yen (before tax)

Companies mentioned：雪印ビーンスターク株式会社、雪印メグミルクグループ

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メビウスパッケージング begins demonstration project toward horizontal recycling of commercial plastic bottles designed to reduce volume

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  • Contains at least 25% recycled material
  • Starts at the end of June 2026
  • To be carried out through February 2027
  • Consolidated revenue for the fiscal year ended March 2026 was 963.2 billion yen

Companies mentioned：メビウスパッケージング、ワタミ、大誠樹脂、東洋製罐グループホールディングス株式会社

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Hiroshi Tomishima, co-founder of Mercari, appointed product fellow at SpaceData

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  • Capital: 1.513 billion yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社スペースデータ、株式会社メルカリ、株式会社エルテス、株式会社バンク・オブ・イノベーション

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Free release of a resource on "Understand it all in 10 minutes! The importance of developing subordinates in management" | 株式会社LDcube

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  • Capital: 30 million yen
  • Established: April 3, 2023

Companies mentioned：株式会社LDcube、CrossKnowledge社

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Hama Smile, part of the 浜学園グループ, digitizes its business-to-business transactions with W2 Commerce, cutting order-processing work by 20 hours per month without custom development

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  • 200–300 types in a standard order
  • Nearly 2,000 types when different versions are included
  • About 10 classrooms at the time of launch
  • More than 30 classrooms
  • A parallel operation period of 2–3 months

Companies mentioned：W２株式会社、浜学園グループ、株式会社ハマ・スマイル社、浜学園、はまキッズ オルパスクラブ、AO館

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にこスマ | July 2026 rankings for used smartphone sales and purchases

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  • The iPhone SE (3rd generation) (64GB) ranked No. 1 for 14 consecutive months.
  • Transactions surged to more than 200% of the previous week's and previous day's levels
  • The iPhone 15 (128GB) saw a particularly sharp increase, climbing further from the previous month to a record-high No. 4
  • The iPhone SE (2nd generation) (64GB) fell from No. 4 the previous month to No. 11
  • More than 60% of Google Pixel 7a devices are Google Certified Refurbished products.
  • The iPhone SE (2nd generation) (64GB) ranked No. 1 for 11 consecutive months
  • No. 1 / iPhone SE (3rd generation) (64GB) / 29,891 yen (-1,897 yen)
  • No. 2 / iPhone 14 (128GB) / 58,521 yen (-6,379 yen)
  • No. 3 / iPhone 13 (128GB) / 46,440 yen (-4,894 yen)
  • No. 4 / iPhone 15 (128GB) / 85,282 yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社Belong、Apple、Google、Amazon.co.jp

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UNDYED material selected for the new collection from maitai, TOMORROWLAND's new label

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  • ¥16,500 (tax included)
  • End of July 2026

Companies mentioned：TOMORROWLAND、MNインターファッション株式会社、UNDYED、maitai

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クックハウス and ダイヤ製パン to hold the 3rd installment of their "80th Anniversary Thank-You Fair"! Popular products will be discounted by 80 yen on Saturday, August 8 — celebrating 80 years of history in Osaka

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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  • 80 yen off
  • Serves approximately 7,000 customers every day
  • Sales exceed 100 million yen
  • Approximately 25 stores
  • Original1日3,000個
  • About 60 varieties in total
  • Capital: ¥20,000 thousand
  • 89 full-time employees

Companies mentioned：株式会社ダイヤ、クックハウス、ダイヤ製パン、parigot、D.baguette by parigot &DIA

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Report on the LAND CRUISER 75th ANNIVERSARY DAY, celebrating the 75th anniversary alongside more than 400 Land Cruiser fans

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  • More than 400 Land Cruiser owners and fans from across Japan took part
  • 75th anniversary of the Land Cruiser brand

Companies mentioned：トヨタ自動車株式会社、無印良品カンパーニャ嬬恋キャンプ場、ランクルBASE

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"Logistics DX Future Conference 2026: From Vision to Implementation—How Will the Front Lines Move?" Event returns this year after drawing more than 1500 participants last year!

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  • More than 1,500 people registered last year
  • More than 90% said they "would like to participate again"

Companies mentioned：X Mile株式会社、クロスワーク、ロジポケ

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Asuno System's Yukihiro Nakamura appointed Kiyokawa Village's first "Regional Revitalization Entrepreneur" in the IT and DX fields

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  • Appointment date
  • Assignment period
  • Capital

Companies mentioned：アスノシステム株式会社、株式会社MCEAホールディングス、会議室.COM、レンタルオフィス.com、PANOVIEWN、Olive、Thanks Peer、PE-BANK

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Ubie's head of its medical institutions business division, Nishimura, to speak at Google Cloud Next Tokyo

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  • Adopted by more than 135 hospitals, including university hospitals
  • Adopted by more than 1,800 medical institutions in all 47 prefectures
  • Original1病院あたり平均100以上のワークフローが稼働

Companies mentioned：Ubie、Google Cloud、Google LLC

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