# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-10 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 3 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 414 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 118 items from 5 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## [Noda Kuri's Ambition: The Road to Unifying the Gaming World] A special midsummer horror edition featuring the terrifying spot-the-difference game “Japan Stigmatized Property Monitoring Association”! Airing tomorrow, August 11 (Tue.), at 9:25 p.m.

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000222.000122205.html
- anchor: #n1883082
- Companies mentioned: TOKYO MX、東京メトロポリタンテレビジョン株式会社、ファミ通、ファミ通.com、週刊ファミ通、Rチャンネル、TVer

Facts:
- Airs every Tuesday from 21:25 to 21:54

## 「令和８年７月滋賀県甲賀市の土砂崩れ災害義援金」の受け付けを開始

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000264.000033257.html
- anchor: #n1883081
- Companies mentioned: 日本赤十字社、ゆうちょ銀行、三井住友銀行、三菱UFJ銀行、みずほ銀行

Facts:
- Account number: 00160-7-636347
- Ordinary deposit 2787550
- Ordinary deposit 2105548
- Ordinary deposit 0620812

## Notice of participation in “Photo Fest CuiCui 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000275.000043231.html
- anchor: #n1883080
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タムロン、OM SYSTEM、OMデジタルソリューションズ株式会社、Nextorage株式会社、富士フイルムイメージングシステムズ株式会社、リコーイメージング株式会社、かわたびほっかいどう

Facts:
- September 12 (Saturday) and 13 (Sunday), 2026
- New product “12-20mm F2.8 (Model A084)”
- “17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (ModelB070)”
- Advance tickets: 1,000 yen
- Tickets at the door: 1,500 yen
- Participation fee: 3,000 yen

## Booost co-hosts seminar on practical reporting with actual data under the EU CBAM

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000281.000056793.html
- anchor: #n1883079
- Companies mentioned: Booost株式会社、パーソルビジネスプロセスデザイン株式会社、テュフズードジャパン株式会社、ビューローベリタスジャパン株式会社、SGSジャパン株式会社、DNVビジネス・アシュアランス・ジャパン株式会社、BSIグループジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- Date and time: August 31, 2026 (Mon.), 14:00–16:00
- Capacity: first 40 applicants
- Capital: 2.5 billion yen (including capital surplus) / as of the end of March 2026
- Capital: 310 million yen
- A total of more than 95 countries
- Approximately 6,500 companies and more than 197,000 locations

## 【8月17日まで】刺身か、生牡蠣か。人気名物を選んで半額に！半周年感謝祭第2弾を開催｜牡蠣と海鮮 にほんいち 堺筋本町店

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000288.000136460.html
- anchor: #n1883078
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社N・I、牡蠣と海鮮 にほんいち 堺筋本町店

Facts:
- Hearty sashimi platter: regular price 1,099 yen (tax included) → half price 550 yen (tax included)
- 4-piece raw oyster platter: regular price 2,640 yen (tax included) → half price 1,320 yen (tax included)

## Plug and Play Japan, Newsight Tech Angels and M&J COMPANY sign MOU to promote innovation in the life sciences

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000289.000028153.html
- anchor: #n1883077
- Companies mentioned: Plug and Play Japan株式会社、Newsight Tech Angels、M&J COMPANY株式会社、K.K. NEWSIGHT TECH ANGELS

Facts:
- Operating in more than 60 locations worldwide
- More than 550 global corporate partners
- Investing in more than 250 startups worldwide annually

## “Orion Summer Lucky Bag 2026,” packed with the Okinawan summer, goes on sale in limited quantities!

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000297.000044607.html
- anchor: #n1883076
- Companies mentioned: オリオンビール株式会社、75BEER

Facts:
- Sale price: 10,000 yen (tax included)
- Monday, August 10, 2026

## [Market size: 68.8 billion yen] Green Carbon signs MOU with Myanmar Paddy Producer Association at the Myanmar-Japan Business Forum | Boosting farmers’ income by reducing methane emissions from rice paddies

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000298.000117956.html
- anchor: #n1883075
- Companies mentioned: Green Carbon株式会社、Myanmar Paddy Producer Association、UMFCCI、MJTD、INGO PEACE、Fruit's World Foundation、Erianthus Biomass Power Generation Project

Facts:
- Myanmar has approximately 6 million–7 million ha of rice paddies
- Of that, approximately 2 million ha are estimated to be suitable for AWD adoption
- An estimated reduction of approximately 16 million tons of greenhouse gases
- Creates approximately 6,220t of credits, the first and largest-scale initiative in Japan
- Approximately 40,000ha (approximately 65,000t) in fiscal 2024
- Approximately 65,000ha (approximately 65,000t) in fiscal 2025
- Plans to expand to approximately 90,000ha (approximately 95,000t) in fiscal 2026
- Created 6,749t

## 約50cmの「あんこたっぷり あんぱんぬいぐるみ」がエブリデイ限定プライズとして新登場！クレーンゲームのプロ・五十嵐直也氏監修

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000307.000024989.html
- anchor: #n1883074
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東洋、エブリデイ、エブリデイ行田店、エブリデイとってき屋東京本店、エブリデイ多摩ノ国店、エブリデイとれトレ屋桶川店

Facts:
- Aug. 7, 2026

## “All-Optical Network” Business Networking Session to be held in Nagoya

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000339.000023448.html
- anchor: #n1883073
- Companies mentioned: エイチタス株式会社、株式会社三菱総合研究所、STATION Ai株式会社

Facts:
- Capacity: 30 people
- August 24, 2026

## “All-Optical Network” Business Networking Session to be held in Fukuoka

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000340.000023448.html
- anchor: #n1883072
- Companies mentioned: エイチタス株式会社、株式会社三菱総合研究所

Facts:
- Capacity: 30 people
- Aug. 26, 2026

## Subscription app adopted for Nissen’s next-generation e-commerce platform

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000399.000068061.html
- anchor: #n1883071
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハックルベリー、株式会社ニッセン、Shopify

Facts:
- More than 10,000 installations

## 20 years after the death of the father of media art. Akira Asada, Yoichi Ochiai and Kazuhiko Hachiya discuss the future in the symposium “Various VIDEAs of Paik 2026”; recorded-program tickets now on sale at ArtSticker

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000418.000038948.html
- anchor: #n1883070
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社The Chain Museum、ArtSticker、ワタリウム美術館

Facts:
- Ticket price: ¥1,500

## ビー・ビー・コミュニケーションズ株式会社が、株式会社シャノンと業務提携契約を締結

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000452.000104276.html
- anchor: #n1883069
- Companies mentioned: ビー・ビー・コミュニケーションズ株式会社、株式会社シャノン、株式会社フォーバル

Facts:
- TSE Growth: 3976

## August 10 is “Inn Day”! Rediscover the appeal of Japan’s inns

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000455.000015916.html
- anchor: #n1883068
- Companies mentioned: Booking.com、Booking Holdings Inc.

Facts:
- This commemorative day was established in 1992 at the call of the Youth Division of the All Japan Ryokan Hotel Life Sanitation Cooperative Association
- A long-established inn founded in 1858
- An inn where guests can enjoy 100% free-flowing hot spring water
- Established in Amsterdam in 1996
- A long-established inn with a 300-year history

## Discrimination against my best friend changed my life — A picture book based on a true story that considers discrimination and xenophobia, “There Was No Seat for You,” ships on 8/12. A moving, thought-provoking story that is generating buzz!

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000464.000035751.html
- anchor: #n1883067
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社岩崎書店、徳間書店、明庭社

Facts:
- Page count
- Shipping date
- Launch date

## Sunscreen brand by365 reaches 257% of the previous year’s sales six months after launch

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000511.000025614.html
- anchor: #n1883066
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナリス化粧品、by365

Facts:
- 257% year on year
- All products are fragrance-free, and the lineup has been expanded to 3 items
- 男性の育休取得率は約８割
- For children aged 2 and up, as well as adults
- Suggested price: 990 yen (before tax), 1,089 yen (tax included)

## [TVer] To mark the release of the film “The Swan and the Bat,” related works featuring Hokuto Matsumura, Mio Imada and other cast members will be available for free for a limited time

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000520.000002492.html
- anchor: #n1883065
- Companies mentioned: TVer、SixTONES、Mrs. GREEN APPLE、Shochiku

Facts:
- The film “The Swan and the Bat” will be released on September 4, 2026 (Fri.)
- Starting August 10 (Mon.), related works featuring the cast, including the dramas “Ensemble,” “Grade 3 A Class: From Now On, You Are Hostages” and “Love Deeply,” will be released in sequence

## 三重県大台町と地域活性化起業人制度による協定を締結。特産品の販路拡大とブランド確立に向け、人材を派遣。

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000563.000048395.html
- anchor: #n1883064
- Companies mentioned: レッドホースコーポレーション株式会社、株式会社宮川物産、三重県大台町

Facts:
- Up to 3 years
- From August 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027

## 【A popular product that has been in short supply since its launch】The August shipment of VALX Hybrid Protein has sold out. Reservations are now open for the September shipment.

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000659.000024045.html
- anchor: #n1883063
- Companies mentioned: VALX株式会社、VALX、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング

Facts:
- Regular price: 4,380 yen (tax included)
- Subscription price: 3,942 yen (tax included)
- Net weight: 1 kg
- VALX HYBRID PROTEIN 420g
- 780,000 channel subscribers
- A total of 1.56 million followers across social media
- Capital: 90 million yen

## The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You: Bibiiin!! Puzzle launches the “[Kiss] Aiai Kagure Pickup Gacha”!

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000679.000017345.html
- anchor: #n1883062
- Companies mentioned: ポッピンゲームズジャパン株式会社、集英社、君のことが大大大大大好きな製作委員会

Facts:
- Starting Monday, August 10, 2026
- Until 11:59 a.m. on Thursday, August 20
- Starting Tuesday, August 11
- Until 11:59 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18

## A talk event for the Taiga drama Toyotomi Brothers! will be held in Tokushima to mark the 500th anniversary of Hachisuka Masakatsu’s birth! September 19, 2026, at あわぎんホール

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000691.000100825.html
- anchor: #n1883061
- Companies mentioned: 徳島県、NHK徳島放送局、NHK文化センター

Facts:
- 13時30分～15時15分
- Capacity: 800 people
- 2026年8月10日（月）から2026年8月31日（月）23:59まで
- Phone: 088-602-1242

## Valuence INFINITIES to appear as the main guest at CHIKURA SEASIDE JAM, a new dance battle × summer festival event taking place September 5!

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000746.000020761.html
- anchor: #n1883060
- Companies mentioned: バリュエンスジャパン株式会社、Valuence INFINITIES、バリュエンスホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- Grand prize: 50,000 yen
- ¥2,000 per team (tax included)
- ¥4,000 per team (tax included)

## Rakuten Pay now accepted at ピザクック, a delivery pizza and okonomiyaki chain operating mainly in Fukuoka Prefecture

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000775.000057042.html
- anchor: #n1883059
- Companies mentioned: 楽天ペイメント株式会社、ピザクック、株式会社イワタダイナース、楽天Edy株式会社

Facts:
- The chain operates a total of 33 stores
- Earn up to 1% back in Rakuten Points

## EASY Forensics, a simple forensic tool, registered as an eligible IT tool for the 2026 Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000785.000040956.html
- anchor: #n1883058
- Companies mentioned: AIデータ株式会社、リーガルデータ株式会社、経済産業省、中小企業庁

Facts:
- Capital: 26 million yen
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Capital reserve of 1.525 billion yen

## “A Meat Feast for Food Lovers,” a hearty dish made with 3 kinds of meat—chicken, pork and beef—launches Monday, August 10

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000882.000054946.html
- anchor: #n1883057
- Companies mentioned: ナッシュ株式会社、nosh

Facts:
- たんぱく質は、1食あたり37.4gを実現しました
- Carbohydrates: 10.5g
- Salt: 2.3g
- Cumulative sales have topped 170 million meals

## “Masterpiece Picture Book Cookie Tin Selection by Cake.jp,” bringing the worlds of popular picture books to life, opens at 天満屋岡山本店 on Wednesday, August 12!

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000935.000015685.html
- anchor: #n1883056
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Cake.jp、Cake.jp、天満屋岡山本店、リサとガスパール、はらぺこあおむし、ノンタン、ねないこ だれだ、パンどろぼう、りんごかもしれない、パディントン™、メロとタビ、きかんしゃトーマス、ノラネコぐんだん、ねずみくんとホットケーキ、くまのがっこう、こんとあき、ぞうくんのさんぽ、パンダ銭湯、しましまぐるぐる、おさるのジョージ ドーナツこわい、シナぷしゅ、おまえうまそうだな

Facts:
- “ノンタン's Birthday” cookie tin Price: 3,564 yen (tax included)
- 『ねないこ だれだ』 Midnight Cookie Sandwich Price: 980 yen (tax included)
- 2 million members
- More than 1,700 participating stores
- 8,000 types in the lineup

## Exclusive to “credit card transit” with TOKYU CARD! 20% cashback campaign for riding and shopping with TOKYU CARD

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000965.000032321.html
- anchor: #n1883055
- Companies mentioned: 三井住友カード株式会社、東急カード株式会社、東急電鉄、株式会社パスモ、GMOペイメントゲートウェイ、GMOフィナンシャルゲート、Visa

Facts:
- 20% cashback
- Up to ¥1,000

## 【ＢＳ日テレ】「瓔珞＜エイラク＞～紫禁城に燃ゆる逆襲の王妃～」 2018年中国No.1大ヒット！8月12日（水）ひる12時 放送スタート！！

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001015.000125910.html
- anchor: #n1883054
- Companies mentioned: BS日テレ、Dongyanghuanyu Film & Television Culture Co., Ltd.

Facts:
- All 70 episodes
- China’s No. 1 hit of 2018

## Add realistic hair strokes for brows that look anything but flat: a liquid version of “Sparse Brow Maker” with an ultra-fine 4-pronged brush is here

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001112.000002194.html
- anchor: #n1883053
- Companies mentioned: キス、株式会社伊勢半

Facts:
- Ultra-fine lines as thin as 0.01 mm
- 1,300 yen each
- 1,430 yen including tax
- 3 colors, 0.4 mL

## Morinda trees planted at the My Son Sanctuary World Heritage Site

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001372.000005110.html
- anchor: #n1883052
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス、H.I.S. Song Han VN Tourist Co., Ltd.、ダナン観光振興センター

Facts:
- Number of trees planted: 200 Morinda trees
- Date: July 24, 2026

## The “Grant and Subsidy Certification Exam” has been updated with the latest information for fiscal 2026! 【助成金なう】

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002241.000080271.html
- anchor: #n1883051
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナビット、助成金なう

Facts:
- The exam has a total of 50 questions
- Time limit: 40 minutes
- A score of 40 correct answers out of 50 is required to pass

## 「1999展」監修：バミューダ３メンバーの背筋が、さらば青春の光のレギュラー番組『さらばのこの本ダレが書いとんねん！』に出演！！

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002762.000020945.html
- anchor: #n1883050
- Companies mentioned: テレビ大阪、さらば青春の光、バミューダ３、ラストワンダー、ディヴォーション、ぴあ

Facts:
- More than 1 million copies in print
- General: 2,500 yen
- Students (middle and high school): 2,000 yen
- Elementary school students: 1,000 yen
- Special ticket with limited-edition tote bag and bookmark: 4,900 yen

## 【Dior】Chase Sui Wonders wears ディオール to the premiere of the film “I WANT YOUR SEX”

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003033.000008795.html
- anchor: #n1883049
- Companies mentioned: ディオール、クリスチャン・ディオール

Facts:
- July 28, 2026
- 2027 Cruise Collection

## Marking its 60th anniversary, Origin returns to its roots and expands its popular deli items sold by weight, with 200 stores in sight

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006002.000007505.html
- anchor: #n1883048
- Companies mentioned: オリジン東秀、イオングループ、イオンリテール、イオン、イオンフードスタイル、ダイエー、マックスバリュ、カスミ、ザ・ビッグ、ビッグ・エー、パレッテ!

Facts:
- The number of stores offering items sold by weight will expand to 208
- “Buy only the amount you need,” a concept proposed 32 years ago
- Sales of items sold by weight are up approximately 30% year over year
- Sales volume has grown to approximately 3 times the previous year’s level
- Price: 218 yen before tax per 100g
- Number of items available: 6

## The Ayasa Ito Shika Katan! POP UP SHOP in Annivroad will open starting Friday, August 14!

- Published: 2026-08-10T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009672.000014827.html
- anchor: #n1883047
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブシロード、株式会社ブシロードクリエイティブ、Annivroad by Bushiroad Creative Store、HiBiKi StYle＋、HARTi Photo®︎

Facts:
- Friday, August 14–Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Price: 3,850 yen (tax included)
- Price: 1,430 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥660 (tax included)
- Price: ¥880 (tax included)
- Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
- Price: 990 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥440 (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
- Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)

## Sega NET Mahjong MJ collaborates with Mitsuho Fukudome and Yuka Nihei! “Fukudome CUP with Nihei” begins

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:59:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007576.000005397.html
- anchor: #n1882957
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セガ、PRIME. INC.、株式会社ジャストプロ

Facts:
- Starting Monday, August 10, 2026
- 5 winners will be selected by lottery to receive autographed boards from Mitsuho Fukudome and Yuka Nihei

## Make Awa Odori more fun—and protect lives when emergencies arise. The “Odori-ren Okkake Plus” app is now available

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:57:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000515.000096281.html
- anchor: #n1882958
- Companies mentioned: 徳島市、阿波おどり未来へつなぐ実行委員会

Facts:
- TEL: 088-678-5181
- FAX: 088-621-5457

## Free event “2nd Junior Game Show,” where visitors can play games made by elementary and junior high school students, to be held in Osaka on August 30

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:52:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000137892.html
- anchor: #n1882959
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社わけわけ、任天堂

Facts:
- 189 elementary and junior high school students from across Japan will take part
- Masato Kimura, formerly of 任天堂 and involved in developing titles including Super Mario Kart for 35 years, will serve as a special instructor
- Capacity: 100 people / advance registration required

## Qlipper adds filters for “LLM crawler permission status” and “crawl priority” to its media analysis feature

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:52:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000266.000054369.html
- anchor: #n1882960
- Companies mentioned: Qlipper、株式会社トドオナダ、OpenAI、Anthropic、Google、Perplexity、Apple、Meta、Common Crawl、ディギディギ

Facts:
- Determines 3 types of permission status
- Evaluates results on 3 levels

## Lifestyle trade show MONTAGE launches a CAMPFIRE crowdfunding campaign to bring exhibitor makers’ artisan products to the public

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:51:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000185946.html
- anchor: #n1882961
- Companies mentioned: INIT株式会社、CAMPFIRE、角野晒染株式会社、株式会社竹中、mashup products

Facts:
- From August 7, 2026
- The campaign runs through September 13
- The event will be held September 2–4
- Through the end of October 2026

## Pokémon card “Storm Emeralda” lottery: odds of winning vary by 3.6 times depending on where you apply. TorgeTo (card lottery roundup) releases self-reported data from 1,024 people

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:50:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000183006.html
- anchor: #n1882962
- Companies mentioned: トレカプロ株式会社、ジョーシン、GEO、キッズリパブリック、ファミマオンライン、プレミアムバンダイ、Amazon.co.jp、楽天ブックス、ヨドバシ・ドット・コム、ポケモンセンター

Facts:
- The overall winning rate is 34%
- ジョーシン (app) / winning rate: 58.9%
- GEO / Win rate 37.1%
- キッズリパブリック（アプリ）／当選率29.0%
- ファミマオンライン／当選率16.3%
- The win rate is 38.3%

## Celebrating 23 years of rental server “Xserver” — all applicants will receive 100 V Points! Campaign offers luxury prizes including an AQUOS 43-inch LCD TV!

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:49:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000277.000076849.html
- anchor: #n1882963
- Companies mentioned: エックスサーバー株式会社、AQUOS、Amazon、楽天、くらうどあにまるず、WordPress、キヤノン、NEC、HUAWEI、recolte、パナソニック、Xwrite

Facts:
- 23rd anniversary
- 100 V Points
- Up to 10,000 points
- AQUOS 43-inch LCD TV
- Amazon gift card worth 20,000 yen
- 100 million yen
- January 23, 2004

## FORCE-R株式会社 selected for “BEST TEAM NOMINATION 100” at the Wantedly Awards 2026

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:43:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000107108.html
- anchor: #n1882868
- Companies mentioned: FORCE-R株式会社、ウォンテッドリー株式会社、Amazon、楽天市場、TikTok Shop

Facts:
- More than 40,000 registered companies
- Approximately 20 employees
- Monitor survey of more than 500,000 people
- May 30, 2025
- May 29, 2026

## The company operating “ユニコスクール” changes its name to ユニコスクール株式会社. It joins the “Energize Japan from Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Project” and launches a promotion using advertising materials featuring ガチャピン・ムック.

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:42:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000006517.html
- anchor: #n1882869
- Companies mentioned: ユニコスクール株式会社、ガチャピン・ムック

Facts:
- Cumulative total of 137,977 people (cumulative total from August 2024 to July 2026)

## GOLDEN CONCEPT is holding a special summer-only campaign.

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:39:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000874.000016079.html
- anchor: #n1882870
- Companies mentioned: GOLDEN CONCEPT、ゴールデンコンセプト、プイア・シャムソサダティ、Apple

Facts:
- Campaign period: June 10, 2026 (Mon.) to August 16 (Sun.), until 23:59

## The in-game event “Leap Beyond The Limits!” and “Piercing Light Gacha” are coming to “Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku”!

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:36:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007575.000005397.html
- anchor: #n1882871
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セガ、株式会社Colorful Palette、クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社

Facts:
- Starting August 9, 2026 (Sun.)
- August 15 (Sat.), 20:59
- August 17 (Mon.), 11:59
- Approximately 7 minutes and 26 seconds
- Crystals x 300

## 「ちいかわ」初のスマホアプリ『ちいかわぽけっと』公式グッズ第3弾、2026年8月21日に発売開始が決定！！

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:36:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000156996.html
- anchor: #n1882872
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アプリボット、ちいかわ、ちいかわぽけっと、ナガノ

Facts:
- We are pleased to announce that the 3rd wave of official merchandise will go on sale starting August 21, 2026 (Fri.).
- Available in 43 countries and regions worldwide since March 27, 2025 (Thu.).
- The number of followers on X has now surpassed 4.85 million.

## 旧安倍派の裏金問題は終わっていない！ 一気読み必至の内幕ドキュメント『告発 裏金――自民党を壊した男たち』（桐山煌・著）が新潮社の新サブスクメディア「新潮QUE（キュー）」で期間限定読み放題

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:35:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003197.000047877.html
- anchor: #n1882873
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社新潮社、自民党、安倍派

Facts:
- Premium plan: ¥2,400 per month (tax included)
- Premium+ plan: ¥24,000 per year (tax included)
- International + Foresight plan: ¥800 per month (tax included)

## Fall stationery fair begins August 11! From trendy stationery for decorating and high-performance items to balloons for celebrating anniversaries, a lineup of stationery to delight the heart!

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:31:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006011.000007505.html
- anchor: #n1882874
- Companies mentioned: イオンリテール、イオン株式会社、コクヨ、古川紙工、トンボ鉛筆、サンスター文具、ibrex、ＴＭＳ社

Facts:
- Approximately 210 stores
- Up to approximately 630 items
- 248 yen before tax
- 272.80 yen including tax
- 498 yen before tax
- 547.80 yen including tax
- 598 yen before tax
- 657.80 yen including tax
- 648 yen before tax
- 712.80 yen including tax
- 748 yen each before tax
- 822.80 yen including tax
- 798 yen before tax
- 877.80 yen including tax
- 898 yen before tax

## せお丸 to hold a free Claude Code webinar on August 22

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:31:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000178737.html
- anchor: #n1882875
- Companies mentioned: AI駆動開発協会、せお丸、Claude Code、ChatGPT、サイバーフリークス株式会社

Facts:
- Limited to the first 100 participants
- August 22, 2026

## Nishi-Nippon Railroad × Nishitetsu Travel joint project, 2nd installment: Fukuoka open-top bus tour through the autumn skies

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:30:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000985.000017692.html
- anchor: #n1882876
- Companies mentioned: 西日本鉄道株式会社、西鉄旅行株式会社、博多百年蔵、福岡県観光連盟、⻄鉄旅⾏株式会社

Facts:
- Adults: 7,800 yen
- Children (elementary school students): 5,000 yen
- Adults: 7,300 yen

## Hervé Chapelier（エルベシャプリエ） to hold a limited-time event at 大丸札幌店! The event will feature the popular “Personal Order Event” and limited-edition tote bags. The limited-edition totes will also go on sale the same day at the official online store.

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:30:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000167922.html
- anchor: #n1882877
- Companies mentioned: Hervé Chapelier（エルベシャプリエ）、Sunny&Co.、大丸札幌店

Facts:
- Price: 51,480 yen (tax included)
- Ordered items are scheduled to be delivered in approximately 6 months.
- At 大丸札幌店 starting August 12, 2026 (Wed.)
- August 12, 2026 (Wed.) to August 18 (Tue.)

## An office building open not only to employees but also to families, children and the local community. 神鋼商事株式会社 has completed its new headquarters in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000185072.html
- anchor: #n1882888
- Companies mentioned: 神鋼商事株式会社、333architects株式会社、株式会社トリプルスリーアーキテクツ、石井商事株式会社、株式会社こっこー、株式会社関東建築施工

Facts:
- Site area
- Total floor area
- Capital
- Number of employees
- Volume handled

## [LINE GAME] LINE Bubble 2 launches collaboration with “Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Bizarre! The Bizarre! My Vacation with Yokai”!

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000179742.html
- anchor: #n1882887
- Companies mentioned: LINEヤフー株式会社、LINE Studio、Apple Inc.、Google LLC

Facts:
- The Bubble series has surpassed 72 million downloads worldwide (as of October 2023).
- A total of 100,000 yen worth of prizes is up for grabs

## オーエスディー株式会社とのライセンス契約締結 及び「ほっぺちゃん」×「マリオンクレープ」コラボレーション開催に関するお知らせ

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000247.000037149.html
- anchor: #n1882886
- Companies mentioned: CRAVIA株式会社、オーエスディー株式会社、メモリーテックつくば株式会社、サン宝石、マリオンクレープ

Facts:
- August 7, 2026 (Fri.) to September 27, 2026 (Sun.)
- Sale of “Hoppe-chan Crepes” (6 varieties in total)

## Fractal Workout makes special appearance at a festival-exclusive seminar at 学校法人敬心学園 日本医専

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000257.000118106.html
- anchor: #n1882885
- Companies mentioned: フラクタルワークアウト株式会社、学校法人敬心学園、日本医学柔整鍼灸専門学校

Facts:
- 1-18-18 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- 1-14-34 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

## Limited to 240 participants: Special October tour featuring an exclusive ride on a superconducting maglev train; lottery reservations open August 10 (Mon.)

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000646.000007099.html
- anchor: #n1882884
- Companies mentioned: 阪急交通社、阪急阪神ホールディングス

Facts:
- Limited to 240 participants
- Tour price: 100,000 yen
- 500 kilometers per hour

## Packed with behind-the-scenes stories once again! Spoportunity’s 19th “Writer Awards”

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000665.000019301.html
- anchor: #n1882883
- Companies mentioned: スポチュニティ株式会社、Yahoo!ニュース、SmartNews、スポーツブル、グノシー

Facts:
- Spoportunity currently works with approximately 30 writers as partners.
- Publishes around 20 columns per month.
- PV count for 2 weeks from the column publication date: 2,032

## Making meeting recordings the norm: transcription AI AutoMemo surpasses 250,000 accounts and 3,000 corporate adopters

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000808.000035169.html
- anchor: #n1882882
- Companies mentioned: ソースネクスト株式会社、AutoMemo（オートメモ）

## “Hoppe-chan,” a nostalgic favorite for Heisei-era kids, also available in Nagoya-exclusive designs! サン宝石 opens a pop-up store at the NEO Heisei Retro Exhibition in Nagoya

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000960.000014948.html
- anchor: #n1882881
- Companies mentioned: テレビ愛知株式会社、サン宝石

Facts:
- Ebi-fry Hoppe-chan strap: 770 yen each (tax included)
- Ogura toast Hoppe-chan strap: 583 yen (tax included)
- Miso-nikomi Hoppe-chan strap: 770 yen (tax included)
- ほっぺちゃん CANDY BONBON STICKER, all 4 types, 660 yen each (tax included)
- ほっぺちゃん hand-squeezing kit, 3,480 yen (tax included)
- アニメ「ほっぺちゃん～サン王国と黒ほっぺ団の秘密～」 全6種 各1,100円（税込）
- Pink pearl ほっぺちゃん marker keychain, 550 yen (tax included)
- Ticket prices (tax included): advance 1,500 yen (at the door 1,700 yen)

## Capsule toys featuring chic, grown-up-cute designs from 『サンリオキャラクターズ』 are here! 「タッセル付きべっ甲風キーチェーン」, featuring faux pearls and tassels, will be available exclusively at かぷえぼ starting August 13 (Thursday)

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001304.000060567.html
- anchor: #n1882880
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イオンファンタジー、株式会社サンリオ、サンリオキャラクターズ、モーリーファンタジー、PALO、TOYS SPOT PALO、カプセル横丁

Facts:
- Price: 673 yen (tax included)
- Available: August 13 (Thursday), 2026, until sold out

## 元AKB48・峯岸みなみ、新人ボーイズグループへ“ガチすぎる”アイドル処世術を伝授 滝沢眞規子、17歳VIBY・RYOHAのブレイクダンスを大絶賛「お母さんも惚れそう」『秘密のママ園』特別編・後編

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003756.000064643.html
- anchor: #n1882879
- Companies mentioned: AbemaTV、VIBY、Rii.MJ、AKB48、なにわ男子

Facts:
- 10th anniversary of launch
- 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
- 680 yen per month (tax included)

## Nominated for the Booksellers' Award for 5 consecutive years! Acclaimed author 青山美智子's eagerly awaited latest novel, 『海辺のエール』, set for release on October 19 (Monday); reservations now open! Cover design also complete

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019909.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1882878
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、アルビレオ、くのまり

Facts:
- Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
- 2,310 yen (base price 2,100 yen + tax)
- Expected to be 312 pages

## Connections among diverse people, transcending disability, age and social position: cumulative participation in “ごちゃまぜ” tops 2万7,000! ソーシャルデザインワークス releases its 2025 annual report

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:25:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000147285.html
- anchor: #n1882822
- Companies mentioned: ソーシャルデザインワークス、SOCIALSQUARE

Facts:
- Total number of participants: 27,332 since fiscal 2015
- 79 people found employment in fiscal 2025
- Cumulative number of people employed since fiscal 2014: 294
- Users of employment transition support services: 221
- Users of independent living training (daily living training) services: 271
- Users of employment retention support services: 66
- Podcast 「ごちゃまぜラジオ」 surpasses 100 episodes

## Taisei Ozaki of Matsuo Institute to speak — Offers to hold an August 19 webinar: “Is Claude Code really unrivaled? How Matsuo Institute puts Codex and Gemini to work at full strength”

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:24:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000323.000053307.html
- anchor: #n1882823
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社overflow、株式会社松尾研究所、メルカリ

Facts:
- More than 35,000 people nationwide have registered
- We have supported recruitment at more than 1,000 companies cumulatively
- Capital: ¥208.8 million

## [Research presentation] What we learned from supporting the launch of places to belong — Grant project of 公益財団法人三菱財団

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:23:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000016781.html
- anchor: #n1882824
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人 こまちぷらす、公益財団法人三菱財団、早稲田大学、筑波大学、慶応義塾大学

Facts:
- In-person: 2000 yen (tax included)
- Online: 1500 yen (tax included)
- For members of the こまちIBASHO研究会, both in-person and online attendance: 1000 yen (tax included)
- In-person: 20 people; online: no capacity limit

## Now accepting orders for newly illustrated 『メイドインアビス』 sports day ver. trading acrylic stands and more, available from AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise!

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:22:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009404.000016064.html
- anchor: #n1882825
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS、株式会社arma bianca

Facts:
- Price: 880 yen per item (tax included)
- BOX ¥10,560 (tax included)
- Price: single item ¥715 (tax included)
- BOX: ¥8,580 (tax included)
- Price: ¥495 each (tax included)
- BOX ¥5,940 (tax included)
- Price: single item ¥275 (tax included)
- BOX: ¥3,300 (tax included)
- BOX: ¥4,400 (tax included)
- Price: ¥3,960 each (tax included)
- Price: ¥3,300 each (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,980 each (tax included)
- Price: 1,100 yen each (tax included)
- Price: 550 yen each (tax included)

## Lifestyle product brand KIROKU（木鹿） launches from leather brand HADACA（肌鹿）.

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:22:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000115798.html
- anchor: #n1882826
- Companies mentioned: HADACA、KIROKU、新敏製革所、株式会社大雪木工、佐々木育弥、株式会社24K

Facts:
- September 2026
- September 2 (Wednesday)–4 (Friday)
- September 10 (Thursday)–19 (Saturday)

## FLN wins contract from Nasushiobara, Tochigi Prefecture, for “Fiscal 令和8年度 Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team Recruitment Support Services”

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000524.000058260.html
- anchor: #n1882827
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フューチャーリンクネットワーク、有限会社クローバーカンパニー、Nativ.media、SMOUT、JOIN、きらきらホットなすしおばら

Facts:
- The number of Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team members nationwide has reached 7,910 (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, fiscal 令和6年度 survey)
- FLN has supported recruitment for more than 60 Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team positions nationwide
- Nativ.media, a specialist media outlet covering relocation and local-community engagement (over 5 million views annually; more than half of readers live in Japan's 3 major metropolitan areas)

## 『那覇七蔵之古酒』, developed to celebrate the completion of Shuri Castle's main hall, finally goes on sale August １０!

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:19:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188712.html
- anchor: #n1882828
- Companies mentioned: 那覇七蔵会、久米仙酒造、瑞穂酒造、宮里酒造所、津波古酒造、瑞泉酒造、識名酒造、沖縄県酒造協同組合、サンエー、イオン、コープおきなわ、デパートリウボウ、株式会社国和システム、沖縄県酒造組合

Facts:
- 500 ml / 43 degrees
- 7,000 yen (tax included)
- Starting Monday, August 10, 2026
- 10 stores in Okinawa Prefecture
- 50 pairs, 100 people
- February 6, Reiwa 9 (2027)

## Celebrating their 30th anniversaries! 「ポムポムプリン」 and NATURAL BEAUTY BASIC collaborate for the first time

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:18:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001519.000009786.html
- anchor: #n1882829
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TSI、株式会社サンリオ、NATURAL BEAUTY BASIC、ポムポムプリン、mix.tokyo

Facts:
- The collaboration was inspired by the fact that both are marking the special milestone of their 30th anniversary
- The collection features 12 items that are easy to incorporate into everyday outfits, including T-shirts and cardigans, as well as basket bags and mirror charms.
- 「ポムポムプリン × NATURAL BEAUTY BASIC」 original stickers (6 designs)
- Available from August 10, 2026, at NATURAL BEAUTY BASIC stores nationwide and the official online store 「mix.tokyo（ミックスドットトウキョウ）」.

## イオンイーハート's 『おひつごはん四六時中』 to hold grand opening August 12 at 「新越谷ヴァリエ店」, directly connected to Shin-Koshigaya Station

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:17:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005997.000007505.html
- anchor: #n1882830
- Companies mentioned: イオンイーハート、おひつごはん四六時中、新越谷ヴァリエ

Facts:
- 『おひつごはん四六時中』 will have a total of 100 locations nationwide
- “Water warabi mochi” at a grand-opening commemorative price of 100 yen (110 yen including tax)

## [Free admission] Can both “too little sleep” and “too much sleep” accelerate aging? Learn how to get “the best sleep” from the latest research | Held in Osaka on 8/28, with online streaming

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:13:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000097005.html
- anchor: #n1882717
- Companies mentioned: ベジタブルテック株式会社、一般社団法人日本栄養コンシェルジュ協会、ピースフード大学

Facts:
- In-person attendance (capacity: 40 people)
- August 28, 2026

## Celebrating 40 years since his debut: Original art exhibition by Kosuke Fujishima to be held in Tokyo and Osaka!

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:12:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000097977.html
- anchor: #n1882718
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社VISION８、講談社、SEGA

Facts:
- Approximately 100 works on display
- 1,500 yen, tax included
- 5,000 yen or more including tax
- 3,000 yen or more, tax included

## A manhole cover featuring the design from 『成瀬は信じた道をいく』 has been installed at Cielia City Otsu Nionohama in Otsu City (former 西武大津店 site)!

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:12:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003195.000047877.html
- anchor: #n1882719
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社新潮社、シエリアシティ大津におの浜管理組合、西武大津店、平和堂フレンドマート大津打出浜店

Facts:
- The series has surpassed 2.6 million copies in cumulative circulation
- [List price] 630 yen (tax included)
- [List price] 693 yen (tax included)

## Developed a Japanese speech recognition engine that runs on CPU alone, greatly surpassing Whisper large-v3 and Google STT in recognition accuracy

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:11:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000180552.html
- anchor: #n1882720
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社 Third Door、OpenAI、Google

Facts:
- Character error rate (CER): 1.86%
- 「Whisper large-v3」 (3.15%)
- 「Google Speech-to-Text」 (3.29%)
- Approximately 13 times real-time speed
- Exact match rate: 73.4%
- Word error rate (WER): 1.91%
- CPU version: 2.24%
- Whisper large-v3 (2.47%)

## [Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture] Legendary drummer 長谷川清司 gives passionate instruction at his alma mater

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:11:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000251.000081038.html
- anchor: #n1882721
- Companies mentioned: 長谷川清司、丸岡中学校、坂井市教育委員会、坂井中、森山良子、ドリフターズ、ジョン・海山・ネプチューン、NHK交響楽団、札幌交響楽団、仙台フィルハーモニー、スーパー・ワールド・オーケストラ、夜のヒットスタジオ、ふたりのビッグショー、佐渡裕、題名のない音楽会、ミュージックフェア、伊東ゆかり、江利チエミ、鳳蘭、河村隆一、栗原小巻、西郷輝彦、さとう宗幸、菅原洋一、タイム・ファイブ、倍賞千恵子、江草啓介、エリック宮城、島健、羽田健太郎、日野皓正、前田憲男、宮川泰、渡辺貞夫、Drum School、On a Roll、tickStick

Facts:
- Professional drummer 長谷川清司 (73)
- Approximately 50 club members
- 48 members of Maruoka Junior High School's brass band
- 3 percussionists from 坂井中
- A hometown live performance for the first time in 3 years
- You'll be able to do it in about 1 week
- Ensemble performance lasting more than an hour
- 53 years as a professional
- Performed as backing musicians for famous singers, with 4,000 people in total
- A total of 4,000 recorded songs

## The Iron Wok Jan! online lottery now on sale!

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:10:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009403.000016064.html
- anchor: #n1882722
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS、DRAW!DRAW! -ドロー！ドロー！-、「鉄鍋のジャン！」製作委員会

Facts:
- 1 play: 770 yen (tax included)
- [Sale begins] Friday, July 31, 2026
- Shipping will begin sequentially in early November 2026

## Three full-length live videos by ヤングスキニー to be shown at the large screen outside Seibu-Shinjuku Station, “YUNIKA VISION”

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:10:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000150302.html
- anchor: #n1882723
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユニカ、ヤングスキニー

Facts:
- A massive LED screen spanning 3 panels, each measuring 100 m²
- 7:00 to 25:00 (18 hours)
- W 13,120 mm x H 7,360 mm, 96,5 m² (×3 panels)
- W 52,800 mm × H 960 mm, 50.6 m²

## 初期費用0円の中国テスト販売サービスを開始。自社直営の抖音（Douyin）越境EC店舗で、化粧品ブランドの商品を3ヶ月テスト販売

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000052075.html
- anchor: #n1882731
- Companies mentioned: FindJapan株式会社、抖音（Douyin）、RED（小紅書）、NMPA

Facts:
- 0 yen initial cost
- Duration: Approximately 3 months from the date the application is confirmed
- Capacity: Up to 5 brands per month (screening required)
- Regular price: 300,000 yen → Japanese brand support offer: 0 yen

## [circusAGENT] Improving recruitment matching rates through bulk contracts with recruitment agencies and visualization of candidate selection data. Exhibiting at the 5th Back Office DXPO Tokyo ’26.

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000050165.html
- anchor: #n1882730
- Companies mentioned: circus株式会社、circusAGENT

Facts:
- Capital: 29,560,000 yen (including capital reserve)

## [No blanks] Summer grand prize drawing at ONESELF, a nationwide chain of self-service hair removal salons! Win great prizes, including 星野リゾート hotel gift certificates

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000104823.html
- anchor: #n1882729
- Companies mentioned: ONESELF、星野リゾート、ReFa、AirPods、Aesop、Amazon

Facts:
- 星野リゾート hotel gift certificate worth 50,000 yen
- Amazon gift card worth ¥1,000

## [SwitchBot] Launch of “AI Assistant kata,” which provides in-app support for smart home operation, setup and troubleshooting

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000201.000057002.html
- anchor: #n1882728
- Companies mentioned: SWITCHBOT株式会社、SwitchBot、OneRobotics、Acemate、ONERO

Facts:
- 2 million households using the service in Japan
- 5 million units sold cumulatively
- Available in more than 100 countries and regions worldwide

## [Higashikurume City: September-only campaign] Clear out study desks, bunk beds and summer vacation crafts before the new school term｜Get up to 1,000 yen off when tidying a child’s room in a detached house｜まるっと本舗 junk removal service

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000334.000163141.html
- anchor: #n1882727
- Companies mentioned: SYSTR株式会社、まるっと本舗

Facts:
- Up to ¥1,000 off
- Cardboard box package: from ¥3,000
- Mini-truck package: from ¥8,000
- 1.5t truck package: from ¥15,000

## ライトアップ launches a local LLM implementation support service compatible with open-weight AI “Kimi K3”

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000390.000042366.html
- anchor: #n1882726
- Companies mentioned: ライトアップ、Moonshot AI

Facts:
- 2.8 trillion total parameters
- 1 million-token context length
- Providing AI agents at a rate of more than 1,000 per month
- Developing and operating more than 30 types of AI services in-house
- Customer database of 150,000 companies
- Nationwide network of 1,500 partner agencies

## Winner of 1st place in the Japanese confectionery category at the 12th マイング No.1 Souvenir Selection Contest! 博ったらし’s “Mitarashi Manju” earned the support of many customers and was selected as the category’s No.1 product.

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000524.000007503.html
- anchor: #n1882725
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社九十九島グループ、博ったらし

Facts:
- 1st place in the category
- 21 products entered
- 5-piece pack: 1,188 yen (tax included)
- 10-piece pack: 2,376 yen (tax included)
- 14-piece pack: 3,240 yen (tax included)
- 1 whole cake: 2,160 yen (tax included)
- 6-piece pack: 1,296 yen (tax included)

## [Now available as a limited-time recording following popular demand] Seminar for new mid-career recruitment staff and seminar to improve candidate evaluation skills

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000876.000012506.html
- anchor: #n1882724
- Companies mentioned: type、女の転職type、株式会社キャリアデザインセンター

Facts:
- 資本金■5億5866 万円
- Employees: 768 (as of September 30, 2025)

## 全力応援 for kids who give it their all! Sakazen, a supporter of Wanpaku Sumo, sponsors the 41st Wanpaku Sumo National Tournament for its fourth year. We provided full support for the production and sale of original commemorative merchandise.

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:07:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000063432.html
- anchor: #n1882732
- Companies mentioned: 坂善商事株式会社、公益社団法人東京青年会議所、わんぱく相撲全国大会実行委員会

Facts:
- 41st Wanpaku Sumo National Tournament
- 80th anniversary of founding
- Operating approximately 30 locations

## A special, atmospheric moment featuring tea from Kyoto’s 祇園辻利 and the flavors of autumn: “Moon-Viewing Afternoon Tea with 祇園辻利” on sale for a limited time in 4 cities nationwide

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:06:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001337.000004975.html
- anchor: #n1882733
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベストブライダル、祇園辻利、マリアージュ フレール

Facts:
- During the period from September 14, 2026 (Monday) to November 3, 2026 (Tuesday, national holiday)
- Hotels and wedding venues at 6 locations in 4 cities nationwide
- [Standard] Weekdays: 5,800 yen / weekends and holidays: 6,300 yen
- [Tea Selection] Weekdays: 6,300 yen / weekends and holidays: 6,800 yen
- [Afternoon Tea with Pasta Lunch] Weekdays: 7,500 yen / weekends and holidays: 8,000 yen

## Midsummer horror special: The Conjuring series marathon

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:03:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001268.000008010.html
- anchor: #n1882734
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジャパネットブロードキャスティング、BS10プレミアム、Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.、RatPac-Dune Entertainment LLC

Facts:
- 4 films from The Conjuring series
- An incident experienced in 1971
- Encountered in 1977
- 1981
- The 1986 incident
- More than 1,000 cases

## 【楽天市場半額セール 本日8/10が狙い目】DOOGEE骨伝導イヤホン「BoneBeat Run」が50％OFFの4,950円！さらに楽天お買い物マラソンで5倍ポイントアップ

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:02:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000182214.html
- anchor: #n1882735
- Companies mentioned: DOOGEE、楽天市場

Facts:
- 50% off at 4,950 yen
- 50% OFF
- 5x points
- Up to approximately 10 hours of playback
- Ultra-light design weighing approximately 25.4 g
- φ16.9 mm, 500 mW driver

## 2026-27 PRESEASON MATCH announced! [Updated 8/7]

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:01:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000191.000116683.html
- anchor: #n1882736
- Companies mentioned: 群馬クレインサンダーズ、茨城ロボッツ、東京サンロッカーズ、B.LEAGUE

Facts:
- September 5, 2026 (Saturday), 15:05 tip-off
- September 13, 2026 (Sunday), 15:05 tip-off
- For purchases at the on-site ticket counter on the day of the event, the same-day ticket price will be 500 yen above the reference prices listed above.
- Ticket purchase limit: 8 tickets per game

## The “hot sake expert” now takes on “chilled sake.” New product “冷 REI TAKUMI,” featuring an original tin sake cup custom-made by 能作, unveiled early on Makuake

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:01:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188618.html
- anchor: #n1882737
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンシン、能作

Facts:
- As a sake-warming equipment manufacturer for approximately 50 years
- Tin (99.9% or higher purity)
- Date: August 10, 2026 (Sunday)
- Oct. 10, 2026

## [Her lip to × HELLO KITTY] First-ever collaboration. A limited-time pop-up store will open at Daikanyama T-SITE starting August 20.

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:01:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000181.000074953.html
- anchor: #n1882738
- Companies mentioned: Her lip to、HELLO KITTY、株式会社heart relation、株式会社サンリオ、House of Herme、ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ店、ルミネ新宿ルミネ2

Facts:
- HLT x Hello Kitty Tote Bag (Tin) (pink/ivory/navy/yellow/pale blue/red/green) ¥6,800
- HLT x Hello Kitty Plush Charm (rose pink/ecru/red/black/pale blue) ¥4,600
- HLT x Hello Kitty Tweed Tote Bag (rose/ecru/black) ¥14,500
- HLT x Hello Kitty Lace-Trim Camisole (rose/ecru/gray) ¥12,500
- HLT x Hello Kitty Hair Clip (rose/ecru/black) ¥4,500
- HLT x Hello Kitty Front Logo Tee (rose/white) ¥8,800
- Pre-release sales will begin at the limited-time POP-UP STORE held at Daikanyama T-SITE GARDEN GALLERY starting Thursday, August 20, 2026.
- 2026年8月20日（木）～8月26日（水）
- House of Herme launches Thursday, August 27, 2026

## New merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations themed around the past and present from the TV anime Gintama will go on sale at Animate sequentially starting August 14! A fair offering foil-stamped postcards will also be held.

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:00:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008772.000016756.html
- anchor: #n1882739
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アニメイト、集英社、テレビ東京、電通、BNP、アニプレックス

Facts:
- Price: 1,650 yen each (tax included)
- 価格：1パック770円（税込）
- 1 BOX (6 packs) ¥4,620 (tax included)
- 価格：1パック715円（税込）
- 1 BOX (7 packs) ¥5,005 (tax included)
- Price: ¥990 each (tax included)
- The comic series has sold 73 million copies worldwide (including digital editions).

## Open launches the RoboRobo HR Series, a new service that supports recruitment operations through AI and people

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:00:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000421.000011515.html
- anchor: #n1882740
- Companies mentioned: オープングループ株式会社、オープン株式会社、RoboRobo

Facts:
- Capital: 30 million yen

## LIGHTSUM releases episode 1 of ABEMA original documentary Re:Idol: “I want to take on this challenge without missing this opportunity”

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:00:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000175332.html
- anchor: #n1882741
- Companies mentioned: LIGHTSUM、ABEMA、4Minute、クォン・ソヒョン、株式会社CUBE ENTERTAINMENT JAPAN

Facts:
- Released on ABEMA on the 9th
- Every Sunday from 10 p.m.

## Launch of NOAH, an FDE service that limits people’s work to “decision-making”

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:00:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000089712.html
- anchor: #n1882743
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Walkers、NOAH

Facts:
- More than 300 development and production projects to date
- Supported more than 200 companies

## AI White Paper 2026, on sale August 20, announces its original survey, “Survey on Investment, Governance and Outcomes in Corporate Generative AI Adoption”; in Japan, increased AI investment at domestic companies is not directly linked to staff cuts

- Published: 2026-08-10T12:00:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000264.000017610.html
- anchor: #n1882742
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社角川アスキー総合研究所、株式会社KADOKAWA、東京大学 松尾・岩澤研究室

Facts:
- Valid responses: 310
- Expected increase in investment (listed companies: 80.1%
- Quantitative measurement of effects (listed companies: 37.0%
- List price: ¥5,940