# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-12 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 2 of 5

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 374 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 107 items from 7 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## [Aug. 19 (Wed.) 16:00] Free online seminar on factory management strategies that develop people before AI and DX

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000529.000015233.html
- anchor: #n1915523
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビザスク、工場改善サービス株式会社、トヨタ自動車株式会社

Facts:
- We provide a matching service that uses a database of expertise from more than 800,000 people in Japan and overseas (as of February 2026).
- We support business creation for more than 2,200 clients.
- Worked at Toyota Motor Corporation for 16 years
- 190 countries worldwide

## A restaurant run by popular ramen YouTuber “SUSURU”! “北ノ醤油チーホー” makes its debut at Shinjuku Underground Ramen

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000557.000035774.html
- anchor: #n1915522
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社小田急百貨店、SUSURU、北ノ醤油チーホー

Facts:
- Kitano Shoyu Ramen (1 bowl) ¥1,100
- Approximately 2 million channel subscribers

## “LiPro（インターネット）” conducts survey on how to buy smartphones at lower prices: A thorough look at awareness of purchasing options that can save you money and smart ways to buy

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000580.000004642.html
- anchor: #n1915521
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イード、LiPro（インターネット）、Apple Store

Facts:
- “Price” came out on top by a wide margin, with 185 respondents (61.7%)
- “Device return program” was the most common response, with 157 responses
- “I don’t know any of them” also received 66 responses
- “Ways to avoid returning the device” was the most common response, with 137 responses
- “Would consider it depending on the condition” accounted for a majority, with 156 respondents (52.0%)
- “The 17 series with reduced prices” came out on top by a wide margin, with 179 respondents (59.7%)
- “Under ¥80,000” was the most common response, with 128 responses
- “One-time payment” was the most common response, with 130 respondents (43.3%)
- “Lower total cost” came out on top by a wide margin, with 182 respondents (60.7%)

## 【平和堂】フレンドマート長浜平方店にて「プラッとウォーキング」を開始

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000580.000096754.html
- anchor: #n1915520
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社平和堂、フレンドマート、アル・プラザ長浜、BIWA-TEKU

Facts:
- 店内でのウォーキングコース設置（食料品売場通路：1周約180m
- 店内でのウォーキングコース設置（食料品売場通路：1周約180m / 約2分）
- アル・プラザ長浜にて「プラっとウォーキング」導入（2階売場通路：約350mコース）

## Make summer vacation and Obon meals more affordable and convenient: “Summer Deal! 2 Beef Bowl Lunch Boxes for ¥800” campaign starts today

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000588.000019432.html
- anchor: #n1915519
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社吉野家、吉野家

Facts:
- 2 beef bowl lunch boxes for ¥800
- From 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12
- 8月27日（木）15時まで

## Hotel investment in the Asia-Pacific region rose a record 54% in the first half of 2026

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000589.000006263.html
- anchor: #n1915518
- Companies mentioned: JLL、AB Capital Investment、トーセイ、KKR、PAG、サッポロ不動産開発、R&Fグループ、Coliwoo、ジョーンズ ラング ラサール インコーポレイテッド、ラサール インベストメント マネージメント

Facts:
- Japan led the region with US$1.9 billion in investment
- Mainland China recorded US$1.5 billion in transactions
- Activity was particularly strong in Hong Kong, where 4 hotels were traded for a combined US$340 million in the first half of 2026 for use as student housing or co-living residences
- Coliwoo acquires Park Avenue Changi Hotel for US$79 million
- Revenue in 2025 was US$26.1 billion
- Approximately 112,000 employees as of June 30, 2026

## [New Store] “Kushikatsu Tanaka Ikoma” to open on Wednesday, August 12!

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000619.000027839.html
- anchor: #n1915517
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユニシアホールディングス、株式会社串カツ田中、TANAKA INTERNATIONAL INC.、TI.LA.INC.、株式会社ジーティーデザイン、株式会社ETOHA LAB

Facts:
- Cumulative sales surpass 25 million!
- 1本50円(税込55円)！
- [Store seating capacity] 62 seats
- The Premium Malt’s Kaoru Ale available for 290 yen (319 yen including tax)

## 【YUGEN Gallery】西元祐貴初の公式図録販売開始！豊川稲荷西元祐貴美術館公式図録『豊川稲荷 西元祐貴美術館 時代を超えて、縁をつなぐ』

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000639.000074187.html
- anchor: #n1915516
- Companies mentioned: YUGEN Gallery、株式会社ジーン、スピッツ、NHK、防衛省、Amazon、楽天ブックス、原神、EMBRACING OUR DIFFERENCES、OMEGA、法華牡丹節、アートバーゼル香港、Clio Entertainment、西元祐貴美術館、豊川稲荷、豊川閣妙厳寺、鹿児島国体、哲学の道、高知県立美術館、博多大丸、ART SITE 25、ART FAIR TOKYO 2025、福屋八丁堀本店、大丸福岡天神店、湘南人、Jeane Books、LIPOPEEL、湘南人不動産、ワーク湘南

Facts:
- ■ Price: ¥3,300 (tax included)
- ■ Pages: 160 pages
- 公式図録『豊川稲荷 西元祐貴美術館 ～時代を超えて、縁をつなぐ～』には、このプロジェクトをはじめ、美術館の所蔵作品を中心に約130点を収録。
- 2025年から2030年にわたり、豊川稲荷の40枚の大襖に墨絵を描くもので
- The first installment, a series of 12 large fusuma paintings titled “Toyokawa: New Chōjū-giga,” will...
- ■ Capital: ¥100 million (as of January 2023 / including capital reserves)

## [Model for the protagonist of NHK morning drama “Blossom”] Uno Chiyo: A Brief Autobiography set for release on September 3

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000677.000030125.html
- anchor: #n1915515
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マガジンハウス、NHK

Facts:
- Price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
- Format: A5 paperback, 160 pages

## “LAZONA 20th ANNIVERSARY” also features 20th-anniversary events, including the “Heisei Collection” and “Autumn Festival”!

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000695.000002198.html
- anchor: #n1915514
- Companies mentioned: 三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社、三井ショッピングパーク ラゾーナ川崎プラザ、ビックカメラ、109シネマズ川崎、アカチャンホンポ、Apple、コナミスポーツクラブ、ZARA、丸善、SANWA、namco、LoFt、ユニクロ、無印良品、ダイソー、ABC-MART Grand Stage、島村楽器

Facts:
- Site area: 72,013 m²
- Opening date: September 28, 2006

## ベーシック、8月25日（火）12時よりエキサイト株式会社主催のイベント『施策はやってるのに成果が出ない』を解決する、リード→商談化を伸ばすBtoB SaaSマーケの方程式に登壇

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000696.000006585.html
- anchor: #n1915513
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベーシック、エキサイト株式会社、株式会社WACUL、ferret

Facts:
- From 12 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- From lead generation to sales meetings! 90 minutes connecting standalone “points” of activity into a continuous “line.”

## 【2026年8月25日(火)17:10～17:50開催】人材業界向け大型イベント「PORTERS DAY 2026」にパーソルイノベーション株式会社 代表 大浦征也が登壇

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000703.000071591.html
- anchor: #n1915512
- Companies mentioned: パーソルイノベーション株式会社、ポーターズ株式会社、LINE WORKS株式会社、株式会社エーピーシーズ、株式会社ウィルビー、株式会社クウゼン、株式会社スマレジュ、株式会社PeopleX、株式会社マルジュ、株式会社Mico、レバレジーズ株式会社、月刊人材ビジネス、HRZine、HR Note、HRog、文藝春秋

Facts:
- Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 11:00–19:00
- Capacity: 500 people

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

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000733.000002061.html
- anchor: #n1915511
- Companies mentioned: オルビス株式会社、ジャパンハート、日本赤十字社、LINEヤフー株式会社

Facts:
- We will donate ¥1 million
- August 10 (Mon.)–September 30 (Wed.)

## 大手化学メーカーのアイカ工業、データ活用推進に向け「Sansan」および「Sansan Data Intelligence」を導入

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000869.000049627.html
- anchor: #n1915510
- Companies mentioned: アイカ工業、Sansan株式会社

Facts:
- Number of employees: 5,314 on a consolidated basis (as of March 31, 2026)
- Sansan’s business card management service ranks No. 1 in market share for 13 consecutive years
- Capital: 7.358 billion yen (as of May 31, 2026)

## [Piccoma Lottery] Introducing “Piccoma Lottery Mini™,” an easier way to enjoy Piccoma Lottery!

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000935.000003707.html
- anchor: #n1915509
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カカオピッコマ、DAON STUDIO、Daoncreative

Facts:
- ¥770
- ¥440
- ¥660
- ¥330
- 330 yen
- Aug. 12, 2026
- Up to 10

## The popular “Otahapi” bag series from Jewelna Rose, handy for work and fandom activities, adds the “Otahapi Tote Bag”

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000959.000015319.html
- anchor: #n1915508
- Companies mentioned: エース株式会社、Jewelna Rose

Facts:
- 15.6-inch PC
- ¥23,100

## 【Hokkaido exclusive】After about 7 years on the market, a popular product beloved by Hokkaido residents gets a refresh: “Charcoal-Grilled Addictive Salt Offal (with Heart), Made with Hokkaido Offal” goes on sale

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001098.000155396.html
- anchor: #n1915507
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、セブン‐イレブン

Facts:
- Price: ¥398 (¥429.84 including tax)
- This product, now in its 8th generation
- The classic snack, enjoyed for about 7 years at セブン‐イレブン stores in Hokkaido, has been revamped.

## 【なか卯】A luxurious dish made with the rare cut “oyster meat (chicken thigh)”! “Exquisite Charcoal-Grilled Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl,” featuring a fragrant flavor and tender texture, goes on sale

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001102.000097263.html
- anchor: #n1915506
- Companies mentioned: なか卯、株式会社なか卯、株式会社ゼンショーホールディングス

Facts:
- Regular / Large rice: Exquisite Charcoal-Grilled Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl ¥690
- Regular / Large rice: Exquisite Charcoal-Grilled Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl ¥690 / ¥790
- Exquisite Charcoal-Grilled Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl with 온sen egg ¥800
- Exquisite Charcoal-Grilled Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl with 온sen egg ¥800 / ¥900
- Scheduled to be sold at 447 locations. (As of August 12)

## Launch of the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System satellite Michibiki 7

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001407.000078149.html
- anchor: #n1915505
- Companies mentioned: NEC、日本電気株式会社

Facts:
- Expected to improve from the previous level of around 5~10m to around 1m
- The 100億分の1-second (10 to the minus 10th power seconds) level

## 「やよい軒」’s limited-time set meal lets you enjoy 4 side dishes on one plate: ginger pork, fried shrimp, fried chicken and fried white fish! “Atsumori Set Meal®”

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001598.000054093.html
- anchor: #n1915504
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プレナス、やよい軒、X、Instagram、LINE、Uber Eats

Facts:
- 378 「やよい軒」 locations nationwide
- “Atsumori Set Meal®” ¥960

## This year’s food trend is sweet and spicy!? Japan’s first “swicy” flavor: “Swicy Buldak Stir-Fried Noodles BIG Cup” launches early on Tuesday, August 18

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002447.000046210.html
- anchor: #n1915503
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファミリーマート、株式会社三養(サムヤン)ジャパン

Facts:
- About 16,500 FamilyMart stores nationwide
- 100 winners
- 140 million servings sold to date
- ¥334 (¥360 including tax)
- ¥3,000 Amazon Gift Card
- 1,000 winners in total

## 【Dior】Harry Styles wears Dior on the opening night in Mexico of his “TOGETHER, TOGETHER” world tour

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003036.000008795.html
- anchor: #n1915502
- Companies mentioned: Dior、クリスチャン・ディオール

## 【Survey of men and women aged 50 and over】About half said they want to decide on the type and cost of their funeral while still alive. Meanwhile, only 9.6% have used a consultation service

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003123.000044800.html
- anchor: #n1915501
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER、株式会社NEXER Group、村田葬儀社

Facts:
- 50.0% said they want to decide on the type and cost of their own funeral while still alive
- 52.3% said they have never thought about preparing for their own funeral
- 35.3% said they worry about the burden on their family when preparing for a funeral
- 90.3% said they have never used a funeral home or end-of-life planning consultation service

## 【Acclaim】Comments arrive from 五十嵐律人 and こたけ正義感 on 結城真一郎’s latest mystery, “The Perfect Choice of Boy ABC”!

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003187.000047877.html
- anchor: #n1915500
- Companies mentioned: 新潮社、結城真一郎、五十嵐律人、こたけ正義感

Facts:
- A major bestseller with cumulative sales exceeding 900,000 copies
- List price: ¥2,090 (including tax)

## 【GLOBAL WORK KIDS】First collaboration with lifestyle director Naoko Takayama! New kids’ clothes that are “cute for both school and everyday wear”!

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003228.000001304.html
- anchor: #n1915499
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アンドエスティHD、株式会社アダストリア、GLOBAL WORK、EiiS、アンドエスティ、株式会社エレメントルール、株式会社BUZZWIT、株式会社ゼットン、株式会社アンドエスティ・ロジスティクス、株式会社WeOur

Facts:
- More than 40 multi-brand labels
- 230 stores in Japan
- 25 stores overseas
- Approximately 1,500 stores nationwide
- Price: ¥2,290 (including tax)
- Price: 4,990 yen (tax included)

## TVアニメ化決定！ 全世界累計500万部超えの大ヒット少女漫画。最富キョウスケ『電撃デイジー 新装版』全8巻、刊行決定！第1,2巻は10月26日に発売！

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003806.000013640.html
- anchor: #n1915498
- Companies mentioned: 最富キョウスケ、小学館、ベツコミ、フラワーコミックス、コミックシーモア

Facts:
- 8 volumes
- 16-volume manga series
- List price: ¥2,497 each

## 【グランドニッコー淡路】“6th Anniversary Selectable Special Dinner Stay” available from September 1

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004326.000002213.html
- anchor: #n1915497
- Companies mentioned: グランドニッコー淡路、株式会社オークラ ニッコー ホテルマネジメント、御食国、淡路夢舞台、安藤忠雄

Facts:
- From Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, through Monday, Nov. 30
- From ¥32,700
- From ¥41,900
- Total floor area: 29,200㎡

## 【DMM Regional Revitalization】Ishikawa Prefecture × ラブライブ！蓮ノ空女学院スクールアイドルクラブ: New song and lyric video featuring a tour of the Noto area completed and now available!

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005100.000002581.html
- anchor: #n1915496
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社DMM.com、公益社団法人石川県観光連盟、株式会社バンダイナムコフィルムワークス、ラブライブ！蓮ノ空女学院スクールアイドルクラブ

Facts:
- 60.12 million members
- More than 60 businesses
- Aug. 12, 2026
- August 10, 2026
- Dec. 6, 2026
- Starting January 2027

## Value Domain byGMO launches sales of “Google Workspace”

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005488.000000136.html
- anchor: #n1915495
- Companies mentioned: GMOインターネットグループ、GMOデジロック株式会社、Value Domain byGMO、Google Cloud、Google Workspace、GMOペパボ株式会社、Gemini、Google Cloud Press Corner

Facts:
- Boasts more than 11 million paid users worldwide（※2）
- メール関連のお問い合わせは直近1年間で前年比の約39%増加（※3）しており
- This growth continues at a pace far exceeding the overall increase of about 11%（※4）
- More than 7 million domain registrations to date（※5）
- Has earned the support of more than 650,000 users（※6）
- Capital: ¥10 million
- Capital: 5 billion yen

## A deep dive into game development technology used in live operations! A preview of some of the featured exhibits and technologies!

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005939.000013450.html
- anchor: #n1915494
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カプコン、NVIDIA

Facts:
- This PC alone costs about ¥10 million
- The Osaka-Kansai Expo, held for 184 days

## 「CAPCOM CUP 13」「ストリートファイターリーグ ワールドチャンピオンシップ 2026」は2027年3月10日（水）～14日（日）に両国国技館で開催！

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005953.000013450.html
- anchor: #n1915493
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カプコン、KADOKAWA、DetonatioN FocusMe

Facts:
- 2027年3月10日（水）～14日（日）
- A total of 48 players
- The 3rd tournament will be held on Sunday, August 30
- “Street Fighter League JAPAN 2026” kicks off on Tuesday, August 25

## A new T-shirt featuring 氣志團 is now available on pTa.shop from Rittor Music! A must-have special item for fans, with a detailed design of drummer 叶 亜樹良’s drum kit

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007573.000005875.html
- anchor: #n1915492
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ICE、株式会社リットーミュージック、氣志團、叶 亜樹良、インプレスグループ、株式会社インプレスホールディングス

Facts:
- On sale from Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- Sale price: 5,500 yen (tax included)

## Make sweets an ally of mind and body with the wisdom of medicinal cuisine: “Medicinal Cuisine Sweets to Relieve Fatigue” goes on sale

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007574.000005875.html
- anchor: #n1915491
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インプレス、株式会社インプレスホールディングス、MdN

Facts:
- List price: ¥1,980 (base price ¥1,800 + 10% tax)
- 60 recipes for seasonal medicinal cuisine sweets and drinks
- Series cumulative total tops 80 million copies

## Build an interactive digital signage system from scratch! “A Beginner’s Guide to Digital Signage Development” published as a new August title in the Izumi of Technology series

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007575.000005875.html
- anchor: #n1915490
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インプレス、インプレス NextPublishing、株式会社インプレスR&D、株式会社インプレスホールディングス、NextPublishing

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: e-book edition ¥1,800 (before tax)
- Print edition specifications: B5 / color / 142 pages of main text
- The 「できる」 series of computer guides has surpassed 80 million copies in cumulative sales

## The September 2026 issue of Guitar Magazine is on sale today! The feature is an 80P exploration of “Telecaster Studies as General Knowledge”

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007576.000005875.html
- anchor: #n1915489
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リットーミュージック、インプレスグループ、株式会社インプレスホールディングス

Facts:
- List price: ¥1,400 (base price ¥1,540 + 10% tax)
- Now, in 2026, 75 years after its creation

## 【“Black Sheep” on the cover!!】The September 2026 issue of “Monthly Comic Gene” goes on sale Wednesday, August 12, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-12T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019859.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1915488
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、角川つばさ文庫、角川文庫

Facts:
- Goes on sale Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Price: ¥730 (base price ¥664 + tax)
- Series sales surpass 600,000 copies
- Series surpasses 1 million copies in cumulative sales

## A practicing mental coach who understands the essence of business success shares insights in the popular “Successful New Business” webinar, returning by popular demand

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:59:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000809.000007141.html
- anchor: #n1915192
- Companies mentioned: アスタミューゼ株式会社、株式会社荏原製作所、日本興業銀行、みずほ銀行、野村證券、モルガン・スタンレー証券、シティグループ証券、慶應義塾大学

Facts:
- 【Capacity】500 people

## aimme東京池袋店 is holding a limited-time “39% OFF SPECIAL EVENT” on all plans!

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:58:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001563.000041720.html
- anchor: #n1915193
- Companies mentioned: aimme東京池袋店、繁昌社

Facts:
- 39% off all plans
- More than 150 furisode kimono
- Through August 31, 2026
- Those celebrating their Coming of Age Day in 2027 or 2028
- Those graduating in 2027
- November 27, 2025 (Tuesday)

## Event Report: More than 15,000 people gathered for summer in Kasama! The first 2-day “Kasama Summer Evening Bon Odori and Fireworks Festival 2026” concludes to great success

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:58:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000169739.html
- anchor: #n1915194
- Companies mentioned: 笠間納涼盆踊り花火大会実行委員会、株式会社ADACHI HOUSE

Facts:
- More than 15,000 people attended in total

## A new limited-edition Pingu design tin from STEAMCREAM launches on Wednesday, August 12!

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:58:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000261.000011903.html
- anchor: #n1915195
- Companies mentioned: STEAMCREAM、Sonotas 株式会社

Facts:
- Price: ¥2,180 (before tax)
- Size: 75g

## aimme original announces new furisode kimono “SHEER MIST”

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:57:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001562.000041720.html
- anchor: #n1915196
- Companies mentioned: aimme original、aimme、繁昌社

Facts:
- Available in 3 colors: white, black, and dusty pink
- Event period: Saturday, July 25, 2026
- ■ Opening date: Tuesday, November 27, 2025

## For those looking for delicious olive oil: The “e Olive Oil Selection” website showcases more than 600 award-winning products from the latest “OLIVE JAPAN® 2026 International Olive Oil Competition,” all with images

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:55:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000078810.html
- anchor: #n1915197
- Companies mentioned: アクチュアリ株式会社、一般社団法人日本オリーブオイルソムリエ協会®、OLIVE JAPAN®

Facts:
- A total of 801 entries in this year's competition
- 8 Grand Prize winners
- 10 recipients of the Toshiya Tada Olive Oil Sommelier® Special Award
- 374 Gold Awards
- 228 Silver Awards
- 1 recipient of the Margaret Edwards Memorial Special Award

## Following the 令和8年 Kumamoto earthquake, 湯の児温泉 海と夕やけ is accepting evacuees and providing accommodation for recovery workers

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:55:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000182440.html
- anchor: #n1915198
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社湯の児海と夕やけ、湯の児温泉 海と夕やけ

Facts:
- Approximately 15 minutes by car from Shin-Minamata Station (Shinkansen) or Minamata IC

## In commemoration of World Elephant Day on August 12! Certified NPO UAPACAA International Conservation Partners launches a READYFOR crowdfunding campaign, “The Kingdom of Wild African Forest Elephants: Preserving Lobéké National Park, Home to Pristine Nature, for the Future!!”

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:54:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000081535.html
- anchor: #n1915199
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人 UAPACAA国際保全パートナーズ、WWF (世界自然保護基金)、READYFOR

Facts:
- Maintaining the same level of activity would require expenses exceeding 10 million yen.
- African forest elephants have long gestation periods (about 2 years) and nursing periods (about 5 years), while their reproductive lifespan is short, at 20 years.
- It is thought that it will take 100 years to recover the population after it has been halved.

## 全日本プロレス最年少三冠王者・安齊勇馬の初冠番組を放送 BALLISTIK BOYZ 松井利樹と“人見知り同士”の異色タッグ結成実は意外な共通点がいっぱい!?

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:53:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000532.000009300.html
- anchor: #n1915200
- Companies mentioned: 全日本プロレス、BALLISTIK BOYZ、GAORA SPORTS、スカパー！、J:COM、ひかりTV、auひかりテレビサービス

Facts:
- Debuted in 2022
- 1年半
- The first part airs on Friday, August 14
- The second part airs on Friday, September 11
- 22:00
- 17:30
- 4 days a week

## A case study on how ヤマダカイロプラクティックテクニカルセンター adopted “Locaop” to improve patient convenience and in-clinic operations with 24-hour online booking

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000124.000040797.html
- anchor: #n1915201
- Companies mentioned: ヤマダカイロプラクティックテクニカルセンター、株式会社ロカオプ、Google

Facts:
- “More than 99% of visitors are referred”
- Capital: 90,000,000 yen

## “School grades aren't everything”: To broaden students' future options, Cellest held a “special visiting class” and a “live commerce career experience” for students at 大阪府立箕面東高等学校

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:46:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000102719.html
- anchor: #n1915202
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Cellest、大阪府立箕面東高等学校、トキバナ、WABE

Facts:
- For students at 大阪府立箕面東高等学校 on Friday, May 29, 2026
- Tuesday, July 7

## From Ehime to Kumamoto: “Harvest” connects people, communities, and the future

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:44:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000097202.html
- anchor: #n1915023
- Companies mentioned: 愛媛新聞社、株式会社愛媛新聞社、桑原運輸株式会社、栗田電機株式会社、大王製紙株式会社、四国紙販売株式会社、株式会社門屋組、株式会社伊予銀行、富士通株式会社、太陽石油株式会社、サントリー株式会社、サントリー株式会社 四国支店、株式会社神開発、まさき建設株式会社、理研巧業株式会社、株式会社ネクステージ

Facts:
- July 28, 2026

## 株式会社MEME, provider of a school fee collection system, launches “SukuPay Club,” a fee collection service for community clubs nationwide

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:40:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000088552.html
- anchor: #n1915024
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MEME、スポーツ庁、文化庁、文部科学省、神戸市

Facts:
- A new “reform implementation period” began in fiscal 2026.
- Today, the service is used by around 800 schools and facilities nationwide
- 資本金 ：2億,8100万円 (準備金含む)

## Bike Parts Maintenance Doctor donates disaster relief funds following the 令和8年 Kumamoto earthquake

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188428.html
- anchor: #n1915025
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バイクパーツメンテナンス博士、日本赤十字社、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、Amazon、YUASA、古河電池

Facts:
- 対象期間 26年8月分
- 寄付予定時期 26年9月予定

## For corporate Korean-language training, K-アカデミー is offering learning materials to all participants who newly enroll, for up to 100 people per company

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:34:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000920.000007081.html
- anchor: #n1915026
- Companies mentioned: K-アカデミー、株式会社スモールブリッジ、Sグループ、Lグループ、L様、Cグループ、B社、C社、M社、S社、新大久保語学院、株式会社HANA

Facts:
- Up to 100 people per company
- More than 160,000 online one-on-one Korean lessons delivered
- We have provided personalized one-on-one lessons to participants at a total of 92 companies
- We are embarking on a new journey with 21 companies

## [TAC Labor and Social Security Attorney] Free online seminar on Saturday, Aug. 15: “Now is the time to pursue it: The appeal of the labor and social security attorney qualification”

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:32:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002775.000021078.html
- anchor: #n1915027
- Companies mentioned: TAC株式会社

Facts:
- ■ Date and time: Saturday, August 15, 11:00–
- (The seminar lasts about 40 minutes, followed by a Q&A session.)

## セレッソ大阪とエレコムの初めてのコラボ製品 セレッソ大阪のロゴをあしらった、充電関連の製品3点が本日18時より、数量限定で予約販売を開始

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:30:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001505.000026881.html
- anchor: #n1915028
- Companies mentioned: セレッソ大阪、エレコム株式会社

Facts:
- Capacity: 5,000 mAh
- ¥6,280 (typical in-store price); ¥5,709 (before tax)
- ¥1,980 (typical in-store price); ¥1,800 (before tax)
- ¥1,880 (typical retail price) ¥1,709 (excluding tax)

## [REFOLMO Med] Co-hosted with Persol Innovation: We’ll share everything about hiring and retention methods for sustainable medical corporations!

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188829.html
- anchor: #n1915048
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社REFOLMO、パーソルイノベーション株式会社、リクルートグループ、株式会社船井総合研究所、株式会社エス・エム・エス

Facts:
- The event will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026
- Friday, August 21, 2026, 13:30–14:00

## [Big summer campaign!] Get cumulative savings of ¥118,500 when you adopt the next-generation AI-powered project management tool Pro Manager during the campaign! The new WBS feature is also officially released!

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000170226.html
- anchor: #n1915047
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Rabbitly、Pro Manager

Facts:
- Monthly fee: ¥10,000 (tax included)
- Monthly fee: ¥49,500 (tax included)
- Around 80 system development projects annually

## Wealthy Design strengthens AWS security and operations design support, helping improve AWS environments with operations in mind, including Security Hub, Config, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, and Budgets

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000175514.html
- anchor: #n1915046
- Companies mentioned: Wealthy Design株式会社、AWS、Amazon

Facts:
- By leveraging AWS Well-Architected Framework, AWS Trusted Advisor, AWS Security Hub, AWS Config, Amazon GuardDuty, AWS CloudTrail, AWS Budgets, and other services
- By checking usage trends in AWS Cost Explorer and setting up AWS Budgets to provide alerts for budget overruns or increased usage

## Notice Regarding Business Partnership with ククレブ・アドバイザーズ株式会社

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000093600.html
- anchor: #n1915045
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エルライン、ククレブ・アドバイザーズ株式会社

Facts:
- More than 200 in-house craftspeople
- A network of materials centers at 6 locations nationwide
- Securities code: 276A

## Education-focused test practice tool “Dr.okke” surpasses 300,000 cumulative test attempts; shares status as of summer 2026

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000076857.html
- anchor: #n1915044
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社okke、Dr.okke

Facts:
- 300,000 cumulative test attempts
- 25 subjects covering the 5 major middle and high school subjects plus Information I

## Free seminar on the latest marketing: What does social media management that leads to recruitment look like? Case studies from the nursing care and welfare industries

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000108718.html
- anchor: #n1915043
- Companies mentioned: one move株式会社、ONE Lab、株式会社ピアラ

Facts:
- More than 200 clients
- Aug. 25, 2026

## Nordic’s nRF9151 gains Skylo certification, accelerating development of satellite- and cellular-compatible IoT devices

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000140089.html
- anchor: #n1915042
- Companies mentioned: Nordic Semiconductor、LooUQ、Remsight、Skylo

Facts:
- The company has approximately 1,450 employees worldwide
- The nRF9151 has been certified and available in global markets since 2025
- The nRF9151 received Skylo certification in early 2026 through a firmware update that adds NTN satellite communications to its mature LTE-M/NB-IoT solution
- A webinar on developing Skylo-certified devices using the nRF9151 will be held on August 25, 2026

## [Tree of Life] Kinmokusei (limited item launches Tue., 2026/9/1); some items available for advance reservation starting today

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000092325.html
- anchor: #n1915041
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社生活の木、大丸、仙台藤崎、原宿表参道、玉川高島屋S・C、たまプラーザテラス、日本橋高島屋、東京スカイツリータウンソラマチ、町田小田急、千葉そごう、横浜高島屋、浦和伊勢丹、高崎高島屋、星が丘テラス、梅田阪神、西宮阪急、近鉄奈良、岡山天満屋、ミナモア広島、いよてつ高島屋、博多阪急、鹿児島山形屋

Facts:
- Capacity: 28 ml
- ¥6,600 (tax included)
- Capacity: 250 ml
- ¥2,860 (tax included)
- Capacity: 45 g
- ¥2,530 (tax included)

## CBASE publishes a case study on Nippon Sheet Glass’s use of “CBASE360°”

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000097.000035636.html
- anchor: #n1915040
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シーベース、日本板硝子株式会社

Facts:
- Founded in 1918
- Introduced the 360-degree feedback system “CBASE360°” in 2025
- 95% repeat rate
- Approximately 800,000 or more respondents annually
- Adopted by more than 1,000 companies, primarily major corporations

## [Free, Aug. 25 (Tue.)] Marubun Technical Seminar: “LTspice Hands-on Seminar (Op-Amp Edition)”

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000166754.html
- anchor: #n1915039
- Companies mentioned: 丸文株式会社、アナログ・デバイセズ社

Facts:
- Date and time: August 25, 2026 (Tue.), 14:00–15:00 (60 minutes)
- Founded in 1844
- Established: 1947

## [Survey of seniors] 44% have never used a gym despite exercising regularly. The biggest barrier to joining and continuing is “not being confident I can stick with it.” コスモラボ surveys 1,309 people on gym use

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000142.000135585.html
- anchor: #n1915038
- Companies mentioned: コスモヘルス株式会社、コスモラボ

Facts:
- “I’ve never been”
- “I couldn’t stick with it”
- “I wasn’t confident I could stick with it”
- “Exercise guidance tailored to me and within my limits”
- “Support that takes my health into consideration”
- “Under ¥3,000”

## Space Data releases the “SpaceBrain Product Catalog,” putting the future of space, national security and resilience into practice

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000200.000080352.html
- anchor: #n1915037
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スペースデータ、SpaceBrain

Facts:
- The catalog features a total of 18 products (40 applications) across 3 fields: “space,” “national security” and “resilience.”
- Aug. 12, 2026
- Capital: 1.513 billion yen

## 60.0% of men say they find an affectionate girlfriend “cute”; some forms of affection, such as “excessive messaging” and “possessiveness,” can feel burdensome, survey finds [ハッピーメール survey]

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000281.000042380.html
- anchor: #n1915036
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイベック、ハッピーメール

Facts:
- 35 million cumulative members
- Survey of 100 adult men with dating experience
- “Frequent physical affection” topped the list, with 69 respondents
- 37.0% of men said it could feel burdensome in some situations
- 3.0% of men said it was “annoying”

## Choose from all 6 schools, including Karasuno High and Nekoma High! “Haikyu!! School Stamp Collection,” authentic stamps suitable for bank use and featuring school names and icons, comes with a dedicated case and is now available on the FUNCO flagship website

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000777.000013389.html
- anchor: #n1915035
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社岡田商会、印鑑はんこSHOPハンコズ、FUNCO

Facts:
- 12 mm in diameter

## [11 minutes on foot from Musashi-Urawa Station] Trunk room “スペラボ武蔵浦和店” to open on September 1, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000817.000062166.html
- anchor: #n1915034
- Companies mentioned: スペラボ、UKCorporation、株式会社UKCorporation、アユカワTV

Facts:
- 700 locations
- More than 22,000 units
- As little as 1 hour
- 800,000 vacant homes

## Exhibiting at “Vibe.TOKYO,AI&CRAFT,” an exhibition bringing together creative and AI specialists to share cutting-edge knowledge and skills｜いえらぶGROUP

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000839.000008550.html
- anchor: #n1915033
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社いえらぶGROUP、株式会社ビビビット、Qiita株式会社、チームラボ株式会社、株式会社NTTデータ Tangity、パナソニックグループ、株式会社FLINTERS、ベースドラム株式会社、NTTドコモビジネス、ニューマン株式会社、株式会社viviON（ヴィヴィオン）、株式会社MIXI、株式会社日立製作所、株式会社ビザスク、株式会社たきコーポレーション IGI、立命館大学 / Amisoy Design、株式会社トラストスタジオ、ユニーリサーチ

Facts:
- Ticket price: ¥1,500 (tax included)
- Used by more than 50,000 companies nationwide
- Capital: 38.25 million yen

## 東京芸術劇場 劇場ツアー（2026年9月分）

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001123.000038211.html
- anchor: #n1915032
- Companies mentioned: 東京芸術劇場、公益財団法人東京都歴史文化財団

Facts:
- Participation fee: ¥500 (tax included)
- Capacity: 20 people per session (first come, first served)

## gashacoco, a capsule toy specialty store, to open its 37th franchise location, “gashacoco Meiya Bookstore Kawauchi,” on August 28 (Fri.)

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002819.000031422.html
- anchor: #n1915031
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハピネット、株式会社明屋書店、gashacoco、ハピネット・ベンディングサービス

Facts:
- Approximately 22 tsubo
- 166 locations nationwide
- Approximately 420,000 display spaces
- 25–50 tsubo

## 「ねこがヤニ吸うっつーだけの話。」話題の脱力系コメディ『ヤニねこ』ABEMAで1話～6話までの無料一挙放送が決定！8月13日（木）午前10時00分から放送スタート

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003764.000064643.html
- anchor: #n1915030
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、にゃんにゃんファクトリー、講談社、ヤニねこ製作委員会、スタジオ・レモン、アトリエ・ムサ、マジックカプセル、バイブリーアニメーションスタジオ

Facts:
- Episode 1
- Episode 6
- August
- 13th
- 午前10時00分
- 2026
- July
- July 2

## The latest game in the hugely popular “Sumikko Gurashi™” series! Nintendo Switch 2 game “すみっコぐらし ぽかぽか温泉にようこそ” set for release on November 19, 2026 (Thu.)

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005050.000019470.html
- anchor: #n1915029
- Companies mentioned: 日本コロムビア株式会社、サンエックス株式会社、Nintendo Switch 2、任天堂

Facts:
- Price: ¥6,380 (pre-tax price: ¥5,800)
- Scheduled release: November 19, 2026 (Thu.)

## 経営者の「本音」を引き出し、心を動かせ―船井総研グループ独自の「研究会」ビジネスモデルを1日で体感する28卒向けワークショップを初開催 ｜株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:27:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001325.000059144.html
- anchor: #n1914802
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング、船井総研グループ

Facts:
- September 26, 2026 (Saturday)
- Limited to 20 participants
- Capital: 98 million yen

## Bringing Hokkaido’s hot springs together as a destination. Those working to sustain the hot spring areas of Lake Toya, Shiretoko-Utoro, Yoroushi, Kawayu and Yunokawa discuss the realities of keeping them alive in Iwanai

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:23:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000113207.html
- anchor: #n1914803
- Companies mentioned: 円山連携会議、全旅連、北海道運輸局、萬世閣、北こぶしリゾート、湯宿だいいち有限会社、株式会社川湯ホテルプラザ、湯の浜ホテル

Facts:
- An estimate suggests that spending by approximately 6 inbound tourists can make up for the annual consumption lost when the settled population declines by 1 person
- Inbound tourism spending reached approximately ¥9.5 trillion in 2025
- Total tourism spending: approximately ¥1.5159 trillion
- Agricultural output: approximately ¥1.2558 trillion
- The number of hot spring inns nationwide peaked at approximately 15,800 around 1995
- The number has now fallen to approximately 13,000
- The number is declining by approximately 300 inns a year
- Yoroushi Onsen had 6 hot spring inns
- Only 1 remains open today
- There were 12 accommodation facilities
- The number fell to 3

## Give hotels advancing automation a point of difference through “human warmth.” Launch of “Hotel CX Research & Concierge,” a customer experience improvement service for hotels

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:22:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000024193.html
- anchor: #n1914804
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニュー・バリュー・フロンティア

Facts:
- Starting September 1, 2026

## 7 young aspiring entrepreneurs from across Japan gather in Saga! Final judging and awards ceremony for the “RYO-FU BASE Business Plan Contest U-30”

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:21:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000165015.html
- anchor: #n1914805
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人佐賀県産業振興機構、RYO-FU BASE、長崎大学、京都大学、明治大学、otoen株式会社、武雄アジア大学、西九州大学、佐賀大学、株式会社スチームシップ、特定非営利活動法人 鳳雛塾、株式会社佐銀キャピタル＆コンサルティング、株式会社Mirai Resort、共創型経済団体 NEO福岡

Facts:
- For young challengers aged 30 and under
- Sept. 1, 2026
- Doors open at 12:30
- 13:00開始
- Scheduled to end at 17:30

## MUFG Asset Formation Research Institute releases new report, “The Impact of New Standards for Financial Income on Asset Exit Planning”

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:20:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000355.000036656.html
- anchor: #n1914806
- Companies mentioned: MUFG資産形成研究所、三菱UFJ信託銀行

Facts:
- Medical care system for people aged 75 and over
- 2026 ordinary session of the Diet

## Celebrating its 20th anniversary and surpassing 15,000 students enrolled to date: Why the nail school “Crastyle Nail College” continues to be chosen year after year

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000190.000005458.html
- anchor: #n1914807
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ピー・エス・インターナショナル、CLASTYLE Nail College（クラスタイルネイルカレッジ）、NPO法人 日本ネイリスト協会 (Japan Nailist Association)、公益財団法人日本ネイリスト検定試験センター（JNEC）、ethicame（エシカミー）、采茶〜SAICHA（サイチャ）

Facts:
- 20th anniversary
- The total number of students enrolled has surpassed 15,000
- Founded in 1988

## For local government and board of education representatives: Developer of the “Harada Method” confirmed as speaker! Seminar to support the regional expansion of extracurricular activities to be held

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:12:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000079563.html
- anchor: #n1914690
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CIN GROUP、株式会社ＦＣＥ、株式会社原田教育研究所

Facts:
- Wednesday, September 2, 2026
- In-person attendance: 40 people per session
- 700 teams nationwide
- A total scale of 三万 people
- No. 1 among approximately 7,300 products
- No. 2 among approximately 10,000 products

## Corporate social gatherings are entering an era of not just “ordering food” but also “reducing the organizer’s workload”

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188316.html
- anchor: #n1914716
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ストーリー、Season

Facts:
- 18 years of order and on-site experience
- About 8割 of corporate orders are hors d’oeuvres
- About 2割 are staffed catering
- Today, hors d’oeuvres account for about 6割
- Staffed catering accounts for about 4割
- Hors d’oeuvres orders accepted until 15:00 the day before
- Catering orders accepted until 3 days in advance

## 厚さ約3cmのヒレカツを、石巻の仙台みそで。石窯パン工房ばーすでい、サンドウィッチ・オードブル全10商品をリニューアル

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188776.html
- anchor: #n1914715
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社藤商事、石窯パン工房ばーすでい、山形屋商店

Facts:
- About 3cm thick
- Priced at 2,500 yen
- 2,700 yen including tax

## “TABBY ICE CREAM,” born from its founder’s mother’s battle with cancer, celebrates its 3rd anniversary

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000180869.html
- anchor: #n1914714
- Companies mentioned: TABBY ICE CREAM、徳島大学病院、大塚国際美術館、徳島阿波おどり空港、リボーン洞戸、GIRAFFES JAPAN RED SHIKOKU

Facts:
- 3rd anniversary
- 53 flavors in total
- About 15 varieties available
- 1個95ml、550〜600円
- Naruto Business Plan Contest 2021
- Naruto Business Plan Contest 2023
- Tokushima Revitalization Award 2023
- Tokushima Marche Ice Cream GP 2024
- GIRAFFES JAPAN RED SHIKOKU 2025
- Tokushima Marche Ice Cream GP 2026

## L.A.発「The Pie Hole Los Angeles」が熊本初上陸。8月18日よりアミュプラザくまもとに期間限定OPEN

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000184255.html
- anchor: #n1914713
- Companies mentioned: The Pie Hole Los Angeles、The Pie Hole Los Angeles Japan株式会社、アミュプラザくまもと

Facts:
- 2026年8月18日（火）から8月31日（月）まで

## Videos that “don’t go viral” reach voters. Launch of a video production service specializing in local assembly members

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000187560.html
- anchor: #n1914712
- Companies mentioned: 船越政策株式会社、公益財団法人明るい選挙推進協会

Facts:
- 89.5% of voters said information they found online influenced their vote
- Of those who encountered candidates’ communications on their websites or social media, about 4 out of 3 people
- Just 6.5% of voters encountered communications directly from the candidates themselves
- 料金は1セット8万円
- 70,000 yen for applications made during September
- The 2nd set is 30,000 yen for applications made by the end of September only

## Switch 2のドックが約1/14サイズに！遊びにも仕事にも大活躍の「GENKI Dock 3（ゲンキドック3）」がMakuakeにて先行予約販売を開始

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000116778.html
- anchor: #n1914711
- Companies mentioned: GENKI Japan、Human Things、EZLIFE株式会社、任天堂株式会社、Makuake、Steam Deck、MacBook、Windows PC、Kickstarter、嘖嘖（ZecZec）、Nintendo Switch 2、Nintendo Switch、ShadowCast 3 Pro、OBS、Streamlabs、Zoom、Discord

Facts:
- About 1/14 the size
- 52×30×66mm
- 116g
- 45W
- 65W
- Up to 60W
- Maximum 5 W
- 12,237 backers
- $1,437,389
- 4,702 people
- 15,448,185 Taiwan dollars
- 9,240 yen
- 7,100 yen

## Corporate database “Compalyze” surpasses 1 million monthly active users about 2 and a half months after launch

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000165558.html
- anchor: #n1914710
- Companies mentioned: Compalyze、Claude、Cursor、ChatGPT、MCP

Facts:
- 1 million monthly active users
- 5.8 million companies
- 2.3 million registration records
- 3.7 million news and PR items
- 28 million intellectual property records
- 1.3 million public procurement records
- 500,000 financial statements
- 330,000 executives

## “Personal Training Gym TOKIEL Ikebukuro East Exit” opens near Ikebukuro Station on the JR Yamanote Line [Room 1007, Gloria Hatsuo Ikebukuro, 1-28-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo]

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000129111.html
- anchor: #n1914709
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TIU、TOKIEL

Facts:
- [Enrollment fee] ADMISSION FEE 22,000 yen
- 4-session ticket, 40 min/session. 8-, 12-, 16- and 20-session tickets are also available. 29,920 yen
- 【通い放題 人気No.1】 DIRECTLY FREE TIME 30分/回 通い放題 全日（9:00～23:00） 59,400円
- [Short-term intensive, full-support plan] SUPREMACY 16 sessions, 50 min/session 220,000 yen
- [LINE meal support] MEAL SALON 11,000 yen

## “Nagato Yuzukichi Manju,” made with the local specialty Nagato Yuzukichi including the peel, launches from Roadside Station Senzakitchen in Nagato, Yamaguchi Prefecture

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000082368.html
- anchor: #n1914708
- Companies mentioned: ながと物産合同会社、株式会社長崎屋

Facts:
- Price: 1,280 yen (tax included)
- Release date: Reiwa 8, July 22

## Make “you don’t have to move from here” a reality. “Dozze,” a sofa with a new concept that changes how you relax in 5 seconds, goes on sale on Makuake on Aug. 12

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000126417.html
- anchor: #n1914707
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イケヒコ・コーポレーション、Makuake

Facts:
- Reclines in 5 seconds
- About 151.5cm wide as a sofa
- About 169.5cm even as a bed
- Makuake special price: up to 30% off / 34,860 yen
- Planned regular retail price: 49,800 yen
- Test applying a load of about 95kg repeatedly for 50,000 cycles

## [Held Aug. 21 (Fri.)] An in-depth look at “ChatGPT ads,” a new advertising strategy for the AI search era

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000085778.html
- anchor: #n1914706
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CyberACE、Google、ChatGPT

Facts:
- Date and time: 2026/08/21 (Fri.) 11:00–12:00
- Supports ad campaigns ranging from 5 million yen per month to 100 million yen

## 魔法のパスタ伊集院店、8月13日〜16日は11時〜22時の通し営業｜お盆の家族・帰省時の食事に対応

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000176421.html
- anchor: #n1914705
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社ナチュラルスマイル、魔法のパスタ伊集院店、ナチュラルスマイルピザ

魔法のパスタ伊集院店 will remain open continuously from 11:00 to 22:00 during the 2026 Obon period. The restaurant is responding to the needs of families returning home and group diners, and revamped its menu in July.

Facts:
- From 11 a.m.
- Until 22:00
- More than 30 varieties of stone-baked fresh pasta
- Additional ¥980
- Additional ¥1,440
- ¥150 each
- 200 yen
- Parking for 17 cars
- 15 tables
- 60 seats

## [パーク ハイアット 京都] A gourmet experience celebrating the bounty of autumn at “The Living Room” — autumn-only afternoon tea SUNLIT & evening high tea AFTERGLOW

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000070995.html
- anchor: #n1914704
- Companies mentioned: パーク ハイアット 京都、株式会社TAKホスピタリティ京都、パーク ハイアット

Facts:
- Price: ¥6,600 (tax included; 15% service charge not included)
- Available starting September 19, 2026 (Sat)

## [Updated for SEO and AIO in 2026] Shizuoka Hamamatsu Homepage Strategy Institute launches full-scale “Free SEO and Website Diagnostic Service” for the era of Google generative AI search!

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000111800.html
- anchor: #n1914703

Shizuoka Hamamatsu Homepage Strategy Institute has launched a free SEO diagnostic service designed for the era of Google AI search. The service identifies companies’ website issues and supports improvements to customer acquisition.

## NAVICUS expands Instagram recruitment support services for “search-driven recruiting,” launching a one-time-purchase package to build a “company of choice”

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000157.000049797.html
- anchor: #n1914702
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リソースクリエイション

NAVICUS will launch its “Launch Pack” Instagram recruitment support service in August 2026, helping companies showcase their appeal when students search for them. The one-time-purchase package costs ¥500,000 before tax.

## Infinisis Naha Shurijo [Opening Commemoration] One-night-only special event “Coup de Foudre 2026” on August 29 (Sat), featuring free-flow premium champagne, fine dining and live entertainment

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000222.000034663.html
- anchor: #n1914701
- Companies mentioned: コアグローバルマネジメント株式会社

Infinisis Naha Shurijo will host “Coup de Foudre 2026,” a champagne night celebrating its opening, on August 29, 2026. Free-flow premium champagne and fine dining will make for a special evening.

## [Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture] Agreement signed with ＳＯＭＰＯケア株式会社 for the “Ichihara Senior Citizen Welfare Check Network Program” — network expands to 37 organizations to strengthen community welfare checks

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000243.000127749.html
- anchor: #n1914700
- Companies mentioned: ＳＯＭＰＯケア株式会社

Ichihara City and ＳＯＭＰＯケア have signed an agreement for a senior citizen welfare check network. The network, comprising 37 organizations, will strengthen community safety and help prevent social isolation.

## The “Scrum Force,” the only one of its kind in Japan, will also appear! “Ichihara Emergency Care Fair” to be held on September 6 (Sun)

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000244.000127749.html
- anchor: #n1914699

The Ichihara City Fire Department in Chiba Prefecture will hold the “Ichihara Emergency Care Fair 2026” to promote lifesaving knowledge. The “Scrum Force,” the only firefighting robot of its kind in Japan, will also appear, drawing attention.

## Nursing home review ratings vary by up to 0.72 points by prefecture | National average: 3.93 points; top-ranked Akita Prefecture: 4.34 points | みんなの介護研究所 “Review Rating Survey” <August 2026>

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000251.000015597.html
- anchor: #n1914698
- Companies mentioned: みんなの介護研究所、株式会社クーリエ、TFCO株式会社

Facts:
- National average rating: 3.93 points
- Akita Prefecture: 4.34 points
- Fukui Prefecture: 3.62 points
- Difference: 0.72 points
- 22,358 reviews
- 9,690 facilities
- Akita Prefecture: 34 reviews
- Geriatric health services facilities: 51 reviews
- Difference: 0.15 points
- Fee-based nursing homes with care: 3.96 points
- Geriatric health services facilities: 3.81 points
- Number of listings on the site (as of August 10, 2026; shown on the top page): 59,529

## 株式会社y-Doc speaks at a seminar for food-service businesses hosted by USEN. More than 180 people registered for the seminar on “Building a fan base for restaurants”

- Published: 2026-08-12T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000276.000052391.html
- anchor: #n1914697
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社USEN、株式会社y-Doc、ワクセル

株式会社y-Doc spoke at an online seminar for food-service businesses hosted by USEN, with more than 180 people taking part. The company shared success stories and strategies for building a fan base.