AI News 180m Report

2026-08-12 12:00–15:00 JST

637 received, 637 listed, 8 sources ・ Page 1 of 7

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 430 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 207 items from 7 sources.

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

Japan | PR TIMES(430)

BASF receives authorization to market and sell Tinosorb® S in the United States

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • During the 18-month exclusivity period set by the FDA
  • BASF's 2025 sales were approximately 60 billion euros

Companies mentioned:BASF、DSM Nutritional Products LLC、FDA、BASF SE

Original【新商品】スペーシアの「スマホをちょうど良い位置に置きたい」を解決。ナビも快適で小物も置ける専用ダッシュボードトレイが登場

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Suggested retail price: ¥3,180 and up
  • Can be installed in about 3 seconds
  • Length: 10.5 cm
  • Width: 24 cm
  • Height: 5.5 cm
  • Smartphone stand width: 17 cm
  • Storage space with tray lid: 6 cm × 16 cm × 3 cm deep
  • Open storage space: 9 cm × 5.5 cm

Companies mentioned:Fun Standard株式会社、CRAFTWORKS、スペーシア、SUZUKI、MAZDA、マツダ、N-VAN、ノア・ヴォクシー、エブリイ、ハイエース、楽天、Amazon、Yahoo!ショッピング

Anicom General Insurance revamps its official website homepage

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • No. 1 share of the pet insurance market
  • On August 5, 2026

Companies mentioned:アニコム損害保険株式会社、富士経済

“CAPCOM END OF SUMMER SALE” is on now! The “Onimusha” series is on sale on ニンテンドーeショップ!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 50% OFF!!
  • 35% OFF!!
  • 20% OFF!!
  • 60% OFF!!
  • 66% OFF!!

Companies mentioned:カプコン、ニンテンドーeショップ、PlayStation(TM) Store

Figure skater Nobunari Oda, LIFULL, ヤマハ発動機, 資生堂 and others to take the stage! Registration now open for the 23rd “CMO Japan Summit 2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • October 6 (Tue)–7 (Wed), 2026
  • Lectures, discussions, 1-to-1 meetings and networking over 2 days
  • More than 150 business summits annually

Companies mentioned:マーカス・エバンズ・イベント・ジャパン・リミテッド、LIFULL、ヤマハ発動機、資生堂、株式会社東横イン、株式会社スマイルズ

[Ehime—Matsuyama] Even more savings! Summer monthly apartments up to 30% off, plus 50% off cleaning fees!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Up to 30% OFF
  • 50% off cleaning fees

Companies mentioned:株式会社三福社宅サービス、グッドマンスリー、ウィークリー&マンスリー

Turning queer love and loss into beautiful sound—the UK’s rising new-generation sibling duo Esme Emerson announce their new song “Jackie”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Their long-awaited first new single of 2026

Companies mentioned:Esme Emerson、Communion、The Face、The Telegraph、The Japanese House、Rachel Chinouriri、Lava La Rue、Chloe Kraemer、Amber Bain、PinkPantheress、Lambrini Girls、Chloe Qisha、Ed Sheeran、Sydney Rose、Gigi Perez、DORK、NME、DIY、Rolling Stone、Dazed、Clash、i-D、Wonderland、Gay Times、PAPER、BBC Radio 1、BBC 6 Music、The Orchard Japan

Sano of グローウィン・パートナーズ to speak at “CFO X!! 2026,” exploring the role of corporate departments in the AI era

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Support for more than 1,100 management and business transformation projects and more than 800 M&A engagements

Companies mentioned:グローウィン・パートナーズ株式会社、一般社団法人日本CFO協会、タナベコンサルティンググループ

KiiiKiii wears Coach at the Head in the Clouds Festival

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Founded in New York in 1941
  • Ticker symbol: TPR

Companies mentioned:KiiiKiii、Coach、タペストリー・インク

Contract AI agent “Contract Flow Agent” expands its AI platform—building a technological foundation to support advanced AI applications, from cross-contract data research to autonomous document creation and verification

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Retention rate is 99%
  • More than 1,000 companies have adopted the service to date
  • As of August 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社Hubble、Hubble、Contract Flow Agent、CFA、AI Workbench、OneNDA、Legal Ops Lab、Hubble mini

Enjoy the night market at “ときわだいらサマーナイトガーデン,” taking place on Aug. 29 (Sat) and 30 (Sun)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 60 businesses will set up over the 2 days
  • August 29 (Sat) and 30 (Sun), 2026, 16:00–21:00 each day

Companies mentioned:松戸市、常盤平SONO(ソノ)プロジェクト、たねハウス

The 4th 尼涼祭 AMA-RYO-SAI 2026 will be held September 12 (Sat) and 13 (Sun) at Amagasaki Castle Ruins Park, Chuo Park and AMA-NEST!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 2-day event will be held on September 12 (Sat) and 13 (Sun)
  • Animal water slide (paid: ¥500 for 3 rides)
  • Amagasaki Castle admission is 20% off
  • Food trucks: 9 vendors
  • Festival stalls: 13 vendors
  • Retail booths: 12 vendors
  • Stage performances: 17 acts in total each day
  • Workshops: 11 vendors
  • Food: 2 vendors

Companies mentioned:阪神園芸株式会社、阪神電気鉄道株式会社、阪神尼崎駅周辺まちづくり共同企業体、株式会社 朝日広告社、Z&D&M実行委員会、ATLANTIS MUSIC FESTA、mamakun country

[JAF Fukuoka] “JAF Traffic Safety Crossword” now available for free to help children learn about traffic safety during summer vacation

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026 Summer Vacation Safety Guidebook

Companies mentioned:JAF福岡支部、長島興産株式会社

Liverpool FC × adidas to hold “Ribarun,” a night-running event celebrating the launch of the new away kit for the 2026-27 season

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Features a retro design inspired by an away kit from the mid-1980s

Companies mentioned:Liverpool FC、adidas、JAL、株式会社ベイクルーズ、株式会社Saint James Japon、株式会社WILL WORKS、株式会社LADUREE JAPON、株式会社ル・プチメック

[Okayama University] 29th Okayama Regional Development Council Committee meeting held

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026 (Reiwa 8)

Companies mentioned:国立大学法人岡山大学、文部科学省、一般社団法人おかやま地域未来共創機構(OLIVE)、山陽新聞社

Parkour Tag Boat Race Toda Cup 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Visitors aged 18 and over (university students and older) must pay ¥100.
  • Visitors under 20 must be accompanied by a guardian to enter.

Companies mentioned:BOAT RACE 戸田、一般社団法人パルクール鬼ごっこ協会

Test and practice tool Dr.okke analyzes about 1 million answer records. Setting a time limit may lead to higher accuracy

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 422 students in the same cohort
  • +1.5 pt
  • About 970,000 (answer records)

Companies mentioned:株式会社okke、Dr.okke

“Bringing rounded sake to the world”: 三郎丸蔵’s “三六〇 白” wins the Platinum Award in the Junmai Ginjo category at the Milano Sake Challenge 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Alcohol content: 14 degrees
  • Volume: 720 ml
  • Suggested retail price: 720 ml, ¥1,950
  • 1.8 L: ¥3,590

Companies mentioned:若鶴酒造株式会社、三郎丸蔵、三六〇、苗加屋

Results of the Inbound Purchase Intent Index (2026 Q2)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The current-level DI stands at 55, unchanged from the previous quarter (±0 points)
  • The current assessment DI stands at 52, up 2 points from the previous quarter
  • The outlook assessment DI stands at 57, up 2 points from the previous quarter
  • In March 2020, the current-level DI was 15
  • In April 2020, the current-level DI hit a low of 13

Companies mentioned:三菱UFJリサーチ&コンサルティング株式会社、株式会社インジェスター、三菱UFJフィナンシャル・グループ(MUFG)、WHO

Experience microwave power transmission with real equipment. Wireless power demos at 920 MHz and 5.7 GHz begin in Omiya

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 920 MHz band
  • 5.7 GHz band
  • End of August 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社ビー・アンド・プラス、B&PLUS

Recipients selected for donations to support areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Donations totaling 100 million yen
  • About 20,000 Uniqlo products
  • 50 million yen
  • 10 million yen
  • 40 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社ファーストリテイリング、ピースウィンズ・ジャパン、セーブ・ザ・チルドレン

[Special promotion] “お陽さまテックのえねこ” launches a limited-quantity “Nyannyān Campaign,” offering a 10-year extended battery warranty for “22,222 yen”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Battery manufacturer warranty extension normally worth about ¥220,000!

Companies mentioned:株式会社えねこ、DMM、エクソル(XSOL)

[Aug. 20 (Thu), 11:00] Drawing the grand design—6 layers to build upon ideas [Free online seminar]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • August 20, 2026 (Thu), 11:00–12:00
  • (Approximately 60 minutes)
  • August 19, 2026 (Wed), 10:00

Companies mentioned:キュレーションズ株式会社、イースト・プレス

[ハイアット セントリック 札幌] Reservations are now open for stays from December 1 (Tue), ahead of the hotel’s autumn opening

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The Centric Suite, spanning 116㎡
  • Reservations open for stays from Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026
  • About a 10-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station
  • 216 rooms in total, including 9 suites
  • 15% off the regular rate
  • Originalホテルクレジットを1滞在につき1部屋3,000円分提供
  • Original1 泊ごとに 500 ボーナスポイント

Companies mentioned:ハイアット セントリック 札幌、ハイアット セントリック、ワールド オブ ハイアット

Based in Yokosuka, bringing greater visibility to treatment clinics nationwide: full-scale rollout as Japan’s exclusive distributor of 3D posture analysis equipment used in 80 countries worldwide

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • There were 50,919 judo therapy clinics as of the end of 令和4年
  • There were also 78,827 practicing judo therapists, up 4.0% from the previous survey
  • There were 56,054 convenience stores nationwide (2025; 7 regular members of 日本フランチャイズチェーン協会)
  • Lower back pain: men 91.6 / women 111.9 per 1,000 population — No. 1 for both men and women
  • Stiff shoulders: men 53.3 / women 105.4 — No. 2 for both men and women
  • About 60 seconds, fully clothed
  • Used at more than 3,000 facilities in more than 80 countries worldwide

Companies mentioned:株式会社Naturalship、MG Solutions社、延世大学、檀国大学、バレンシアの足病学研究チーム、SPORTEC 2026、日本フランチャイズチェーン協会、厚生労働省

At the press workshop “Beyond Cheese: A New Dessert Experience with Grana Padano PDO,” an all-course dessert menu featuring Grana Padano PDO in every dish was unveiled

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • This cheese has a history spanning about 9 centuries
  • It is aged for at least 9 months
  • It is aged for up to 24 months
  • It contains less than 10 mg of galactose per 100 g

Companies mentioned:グラナ・パダーノチーズ保護協会、欧州連合、Volo Cosi、西口大輔シェフ、リストランテ ヴォーロ・コズィ、モンテロッサ、スアヴィア、モンリア、アクイラ

Beat the summer heat and enjoy a fireworks and drone show beneath the cool late-autumn night sky. Applications open for the 2nd presale of “The 5th Expo Night Sky Becomes Art 2026”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 15,000 fireworks
  • Up to 27,000 seats
  • A cumulative total of 100,000 people

Companies mentioned:万博花火プロジェクト実行委員会、万博記念公園マネジメント・パートナーズ、ぴあ株式会社、公益社団法人 関西経済連合会

Rink SAUNA strengthens support for barrel sauna installations with an eye to leveraging subsidies

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The company has a track record of manufacturing and selling about 150 units annually

Companies mentioned:Rink SAUNA、Rink株式会社、ビジネスアクセル行政書士事務所

[Independent analysis of actual invoices from 4 companies] The base to which reseller discounts apply accounts for 63–100% of the total billed amount—CloudCut publishes measured figures for “discount-eligible amounts”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The lowest company figure was 63.4%
  • The highest company figure was 100.0%
  • Cost savings of up to 20%

Companies mentioned:株式会社〇、AWS、Google Cloud、CloudCut

[京都府・京都市 × 御船印] “Kyoto Marutto Stamp Rally,” featuring 8 spots across the prefecture, kicks off Sept. 1!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A gift will be given to the first 400 people
  • Starting Tuesday, September 1, 2026
  • Through Dec. 6 (Sun.)
  • A 4-panel commemorative ship stamp, “Kyoto”

Companies mentioned:有限会社ディスクマイスター、京都府、京都市、御船印めぐりプロジェクト事務局、新日本海フェリー、丹後海陸交通、琵琶湖疏水記念館、伏見夢百衆、宇治市観光センター、保津川下り出発地点、日本旅客船協会、御船印めぐりプロジェクト

Where are the barriers to DX in manufacturing? Analysis of interviews and 6,000 DX case studies [ものづくり新聞 Manufacturing DX Case Study Analysis vol. 16]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A database of more than 5,800 manufacturing DX case studies

Companies mentioned:株式会社パブリカ、Innovation Maker Academy(IMA)、ものづくり新聞

株式会社アイアットOEC announces signing an “@pocket Development and Support Partner” agreement with 株式会社USD

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 1,300 companies have adopted the service
  • The initial cost is just 0 yen!
  • Starts at 300 yen per month per ID

Companies mentioned:株式会社アイアットOEC、株式会社USD、@pocket

Building trust in the AI era: ジェネシス announces progress in climate action, governance and community engagement

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cut total greenhouse gas emissions by 15% year over year
  • ジェネシス now has LEED-certified offices at 8 locations worldwide
  • Supported more than 33 million interactions between charities and people in need
  • A goal of facilitating 80 million such interactions by fiscal 2031
  • Employee volunteering reached about 12,000 hours
  • Supporting more than 1,000 nonprofit organizations around the world
  • ジェネシス® supports more than 8,000 companies worldwide in creating the best customer and employee experiences

Companies mentioned:ジェネシス、Genesys Cloud、Science Based Targets initiative(SBTi)、LEED、世界経済フォーラム(WEF)、EcoVadis(エコバディス)

World’s first air-conditioned protective clothing combining protection and cooling goes on sale: “AsgardPro COOL” delivers both protection and comfort

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The perceived temperature can exceed 50℃
  • Launch planned for October 2026
  • Aiming for first-year sales of 50,000 garments
  • List price: 3,000 yen (before tax)
  • About 1,127 g (XL), with electric fan, battery and all other components attached
  • Filtration efficiency of 99.97% against particles measuring 0.3μm
  • Cooling temperature: up to -40℃ (Peltier element surface temperature)

Companies mentioned:日建リース工業株式会社

Original10月11日(日)ロアッソ熊本ホームゲームで『RKKCSサンクスマッチ』開催決定!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “RKKCS × ロアッソ熊本 collaboration T-shirts” will be given to the first 5,000 attendees
  • Inviting 3,000 elementary, middle and high school students to matches to help address the social issue of unequal access to experiences for children※
  • Free match tickets for elementary, middle and high school students will be offered again this year. 3,000 eligible children will be admitted free on the day
  • Originalお申込み人数:小中高生と同伴の大人の方合わせて1組最大4名まで
  • More than 300 local governments from Hokkaido to Okinawa
  • More than 50 financial institutions
  • Since its founding in 1966

Companies mentioned:株式会社RKKCS、ロアッソ熊本、株式会社アスリートクラブ熊本、愛媛FC

How ヨイトキ(Yoitoki) sees turning the Obon holiday into the biggest matchmaking opportunity of the year

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1.39 times for men and women combined
  • 1.53 times for men
  • Overall, 46.4% said returning to their hometown for Obon was “more tiring than usual”
  • 36.2% of men
  • 56.4% of women

Companies mentioned:OLA PARTY JAPAN株式会社、ヨイトキ(Yoitoki)、株式会社渕上ファインズ

[Event report] The “evolved” J.League finally kicks off! In an “ONE VIOLET” atmosphere where a record 27,624 fans at E-Peace came together, the stadium erupted with excitement beyond imagination!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Attendance: 27,624 (a new record since E-Peace opened in 2024)
  • ジェフユナイテッド千葉 were the opponents in this historic match. Chiba, who returned to J1 for the first time in 17 years last season, faced サンフレッチェ広島 in the opening match of the J.League’s inaugural 1993 season. The special fixture was played again 33 years later, with a goal by Yasuhiro Kazama etched in history as the first J.League goal scored by a Japanese player.

Companies mentioned:サンフレッチェ広島、ジェフユナイテッド千葉、株式会社エディオン

Original【活動50周年】MLB公式アーティストの立体ポップアート、チャールズ・ファジーノ展を松坂屋上野店で開催

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Dates: Aug. 26–Sept. 1, 2026
  • Venue: 松坂屋上野店, 7th-floor art gallery
  • Hours: 10:00–18:30
  • Original※最終日は16:00に閉場
  • Image size: approx. 45 x 30 cm
  • Frame size: approx. 74 x 57 cm
  • Year created: 2024
  • Image size: approx. 53 cm x 33 cm
  • Frame size: approx. 80 cm x 58 cm
  • Year created: 2025

Companies mentioned:ハイスピリッツアンドユウ株式会社、MLB、松坂屋上野店

YUIE引越し見積もり, which introduces 3 carefully selected companies, changes its service name to “HALESEE引越し見積もり” ahead of its full-scale rollout

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • We have received a total of 2,743 applications (June–July 2026)
  • Capital: ¥141,496,028 (as of March 4, 2026)

Companies mentioned:株式会社MOTA、HALESEE引越し見積もり、YUIE引越し見積もり、GMO

Improving the convenience of secondary transportation: More travel options from VISON. Launch of a 24-hour self-service car rental service

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Service begins August 12, 2026 (Wednesday)
  • (Up to 6 hours) ¥3,740
  • (Up to 12 hours) ¥5,170
  • (Up to 24 hours) ¥6,600
  • (Up to 6 hours) ¥3,300
  • (Up to 12 hours) ¥4,400
  • (Up to 24 hours) ¥5,830
  • Original1時間ごと +1,100円
  • (Fit) +¥6,600
  • (N-BOX) +¥5,830
  • Ise Jingu is about 20 minutes away by car
  • Visitors | 3.5 million annually

Companies mentioned:ヴィソン多気株式会社、株式会社ホンダカーズ三重、東海理化、HCMレンタカー

Original【インスタベース調査】物価高でも、集まりたい

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Survey of 834 users
  • 71% feel that rising prices are affecting the cost of getting together with others
  • Original影響を感じる層の61%が「集まり1回あたりの予算が増えた」
  • 41% have reduced how often they hold gatherings
  • 31% have reduced the number of attendees
  • 30% of those who feel the impact say, “It has become harder to invite people”
  • 9% of those who do not feel the impact
  • “Food and drink costs” are the biggest burden, at 84%
  • “Venue costs” rank 2nd, at 46%
  • The total amount spent on rental spaces for parties of 10 or more has risen, reaching 113% over the past 3 months
  • More than 48,000 listings nationwide
  • The site receives 32 million visitors annually

Companies mentioned:株式会社Rebase、インスタベース

[多摩六都科学館] Updating the entrance to a place where “I want to know!” begins. We are launching a crowdfunding campaign

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Target: ¥7 million
  • More than 250,000 visitors annually
  • A dome 27.5 m in diameter
  • 140 million stars

Companies mentioned:多摩六都科学館、株式会社乃村工藝社、READYFOR

[LEVANGA GREEN GARDEN PROJECT] Installation of basketball hoops at the multipurpose field at Ariake Park, Shimizu Town, Tokachi

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:株式会社レバンガ北海道、株式会社そら

8/24 [Free to attend] An online seminar for beef cattle industry professionals! Learn the next steps in cattle breeding

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 13th National Japanese Beef Ability Expo, Hokkaido, in August 2027
  • August 24, 2026 (Monday), 14:00–16:00

Companies mentioned:株式会社日本農業新聞、北海道酪農畜産協会、和牛技術コンサルタント、農水省、株式会社日本農業新聞ソリューション事業部

[Two new Nagoya-exclusive doughnuts featuring autumn flavors in the “Krispy Kreme Premium Nagoya” series, available exclusively at ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ店! The limited-edition autumn “Krispy Kreme Premium Nagoya” series]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • [Price] ¥389
  • Available for a limited time from August 21, 2026 (Friday)
  • August 21, 2026 (Friday) to around early December 2026

Companies mentioned:クリスピー・クリーム・ドーナツ・ジャパン株式会社、ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ店

Experience automated AGV and AMR charging firsthand! Wireless charging showroom reopens after renovation

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Wireless charging products in 80W, 120W, 600W, 1kW, and 2kW models are on display
  • We are also developing higher-output wireless charging products for AGVs and AMRs. See the link below for details. 3kW model

Companies mentioned:株式会社ビー・アンド・プラス、リコー

Original全国500店以上の本格フレンチを3,000円から楽しめる日本最大級のグルメイベント「ダイナースクラブ フランス レストランウィーク2026」が9月18日から開催

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 500 French restaurants across Japan
  • Original2026年9月18日(金)~ 10月18日(日)の31日間
  • Meet 6 notable chefs

Companies mentioned:ダイナースクラブ、三井住友トラストクラブ株式会社、シャトー・アンジェリュス、ベージュ アラン・デュカス 東京、JAL、三井住友トラストクラブ

Recipients of support under Sakai City's FY Reiwa 8 Startup Demonstration Promotion Program have been selected

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 52 applications were received from across Japan
  • 4 recipients of support have been selected
  • Maximum subsidy: ¥1 million

Companies mentioned:堺市役所、株式会社アドダイス、株式会社TearExo、株式会社FELLOW ALL-PRODUCTS、mimamo

GiXo joins LINE Yahoo’s Customer Growth Consortium as a Technology Partner

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises, which account for 99.7% of Japanese companies
  • 100 million monthly users in Japan

Companies mentioned:株式会社ギックス、LINEヤフー株式会社、マイグル

[熊谷市 × PoliPoli Gov] Call for public input on new mobility services begins

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Application period: Begins August 12, 2026 (Wednesday)
  • The application deadline is September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)

Companies mentioned:株式会社PoliPoli、PoliPoli Gov、熊谷市

Get 1 free kids’ menu item when visiting with your child! “KIDS EAT FREE” campaign

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Campaign period: August 12, 2026 (Wednesday)–September 30 (Wednesday)
  • Eligible ages: Children 12 and under

Companies mentioned:株式会社トランジットメキシカンフードオペレーション、Guzman y Gomez、GYG

About 70% of restaurants are concerned about “fewer customers due to extreme heat”; about 60% expect utility costs to rise in July, while about 30% cannot take adequate measures due to cost concerns

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Facts

  • “Fewer customers due to the heat”: 70.1%
  • 61.3% expect utility costs to rise

Companies mentioned:株式会社シンクロ・フード、飲食店ドットコム

An enterprise intelligence infrastructure to “intellectualize” Japan’s entire bioindustry is launched; AI Data announces the “AI BioPharma Data Platform”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Synthetic biology and biotechnology” is one of the 17 priority areas identified by the Japanese government (approximately ¥33.6 trillion in public-private investment)
  • Japan’s reliance on CDMOs results in approximately ¥3.5–4 trillion flowing overseas each year

Companies mentioned:AIデータ株式会社、Tokkyo.AI、IDX、AI孔明

[TGC Toyama 2026] Highly anticipated main artists SWEET STEADY, MORE STAR, and WATWING confirmed to perform! The event will be hosted by MCs Eiji Wentz and Anna Nakagawa!

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Facts

  • A total of 10,000 people attended over 2 days
  • 9-member idol group MORE STAR
  • 7-member idol group SWEET STEADY
  • Arena seats: Advance sale: ¥15,000 (tax included)
  • Stand seats: Advance sale: ¥9,500 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社W TOKYO、東京ガールズコレクション実行委員会、株式会社富⼭グラウジーズ、アソビシステム、ホリプロ、北日本放送株式会社

Featuring 500 carefully selected spectacular landscape photographs chosen for their “beauty as landscape photography”: “500 Spectacular Views of Japan: Landscape Photography by Theme” goes on sale August 21

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 500 spectacular landscape photographs
  • ¥2,300 + tax
  • 424 pages
  • A5 size (210 × 148 mm)
  • ISBN: 978-4-7562-6063-5

Companies mentioned:株式会社パイ インターナショナル、スカイフォト

TikTok to run a global campaign for the TV anime “BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity” in 16 countries and regions through “TikTok Spotlight”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 16 countries and regions
  • Posts that exceeded 1000 views
  • Original8月15日(土)15時(日本時間)より
  • Original9月30日(水)23時59分まで

Companies mentioned:TikTok、VIZ Media、Bytedance株式会社

RADWIMPS to release video of 20th anniversary major-label debut tour, “RADWIMPS 20th ANNIVERSARY LIVE TOUR,” on Wednesday, August 12!

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Facts

  • 20th anniversary major-label debut tour
  • 17 performances at 9 venues nationwide
  • All 21 songs
  • ¥6,800 (+tax)
  • 24-page photobook
  • Postcards (3 sheets)
  • On sale Wednesday, August 12, 2026
  • Streaming begins: Saturday, June 20, 2026

Companies mentioned:RADWIMPS、ユニバーサル ミュージック合同会社、BUMP OF CHICKEN、Vaundy、YOASOBI、Netflix、新海誠

Original【Dior】ホーマー・ギアが『いくつもの鋭い破片』のベルリンプレミアでディオールを着用

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Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:ディオール、クリスチャン・ディオール

【阪急うめだ本店】Vintage treasures beloved across generations come together. “Vintage Base 2026,” a secret hideaway for adults, to be held for the first time

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Facts

  • The quintessential Levi’s 507XX Levi's XX Denim Jacket (1950s) ¥1,100,000
  • A MAD design by Star of Hollywood: SEMPER "MAD" (1950s) ¥1,650,000
  • Original50年代のレーヨンギャバジンのスカジャン Rayon Gabardine Souvenir Jacket(1950年代) 330,000円
  • Original70年代ジャックパーセル貴重な未使用の一足 「converse」jack purcell(SIZE12)572,000円
  • A ring with a striking spiderweb pattern in beautiful blue: Vintage Navajo Hi-Grade Turquoise Ring in Silver (circa 1960) ¥137,940
  • 「TOMCAT BAKERY」Avocado Shrimp & Salmon (1 piece) ¥760
  • Cat Pretzel (1 piece) ¥330
  • Lemon & Orange Donut (1 piece) ¥330

Companies mentioned:阪急うめだ本店、bird vintage、ROGER'S、EAST DOGS、SOMA、Tah’bah Traders、The NOON、BUFF STOCK YARD、TOMCAT BAKERY

『ConoHa VPS byGMO』 becomes the first domestic cloud provider to offer a connector for Anthropic’s 「Claude」【GMO Internet】

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • From Wednesday, August 12, 2026
  • Starting July 7, 2026
  • July 10, 2026
  • As of May 2026
  • Capital: 500 million yen
  • Capital: 5 billion yen

Companies mentioned:GMOインターネットグループ、GMOインターネット株式会社、Anthropic PBC、ConoHa VPS byGMO、Claude、ConoHa byGMO、ConoHa WING、ConoHa for Windows Server、ConoHa for GAME、ConoHa AI Canvas

DMM GAMES『Girls Creation -A Tale of the Maiden's Art-』 launches the “Summer of Art Campaign, Part 3,” offering gacha tickets, and the “逆境ミラクルアタック!” event, where players can earn newly introduced memories!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Event period: From 13:00 on Wednesday, August 12, 2026
  • Event period: 13:00 on Wednesday, August 12, 2026–12:59 on Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Companies mentioned:DMM GAMES、合同会社EXNOA、クリエイティブチーム くまさん、Studio KUMASAN Inc.

Original東京都が一般社団法人アンコンシャスバイアス研究所と初共催「ハットニャール博士の研究所2026 in 東京」開催レポート

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Facts

  • More than 2,800 advance applications
  • About 280 elementary school students
  • About 550 accompanying parents and teachers combined
  • Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026

Companies mentioned:東京都、一般社団法人アンコンシャスバイアス研究所、森永製菓株式会社、ミズノ株式会社、パナソニック インダストリー株式会社、株式会社博報堂クリエイティブ局、株式会社ニチレイ

【Event Report】A project bringing music to children | Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Monday, August 3, 2026
  • 10:15〜10:45

Companies mentioned:一般社団法人日本中小企業経営者協会、一般財団法人100万人のクラシックライブ、株式会社アスカ

『Let's Make a Pro Soccer Club! 2026』 launches the “J.League 100-Year Vision League Top Scorer SP Player Scout”!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026 「明治安田Jリーグ 100-Year Vision League」
  • Begins Wednesday, August 12, 2026
  • 10:59 on Wednesday, August 26
  • Can be drawn with 3,000 RB
  • Guaranteed to receive 1 ★3 SP player from among 10
  • 1 draw for 300 RB or 300 GB
  • Original1日1回限定で100RBで引く
  • More than 5,000 players in total
  • Service launched: January 22, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社セガ、明治安田Jリーグ、Manchester City Football Club、FCバイエルン・ミュンヘン、Major League Soccer、Major League Soccer Players Association、BG Pathum United、FC Bayern München AG

湖南市 presents a letter of appreciation for “school improvements that began with students’ voices,” recognizing 株式会社ナカザワ’s donation of clocks

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 14 wall clocks
  • More than 70 locations nationwide
  • Annual sales: ¥4.476 billion
  • Capital: 50 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社ナカザワ、タイムステーションNEO

Original【岐阜県飛騨市】清流が育む「鮎」を満喫!絶品鮎を味わう「飛騨市鮎イベント2026」を開催中~「利き鮎会」グランプリ受賞の高原川・準グランプリの宮川。飛騨が誇る鮎を塩焼きや限定コースで楽しむ夏をお届け!

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Facts

  • Population of approximately 21,000
  • About 93% of the total area
  • About 70% of that
  • ¥8,800 per person

Companies mentioned:岐阜県飛騨市、もんじろう商店、室田正氏、ひだ神岡夏まつり、まるごと食の市、居酒屋 忠

Make it easier to find your ideal ring. BIJOUPIKO is adding palladium options to 2 of its original brands.

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Engagement ring AIRE -Aire- CARAT: Dia 0.2ct– PRICE: Pd950 ¥69,300
  • Wedding ring LIEN -Lien- PRICE: Upper Pd950 ¥84,700
  • Engagement ring mémoire -Mémoire- CARAT: Dia 0.15ct– PRICE: Pd950 ¥90,200
  • Wedding ring avec toi -Avec Toi- PRICE: Upper Pd950 ¥77,000

Companies mentioned:BIJOUPIKO、株式会社ビジュピコ、PORTADA、COEUR D’OR、Bell tree株式会社

Original\前売りチケット販売中/ 全国から50の蒸溜所が集う東北最大級のウイスキーイベント「ウイスキーコレクション郡山2026」 イベント限定ボトルも販売決定

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Companies mentioned:郡山商工会議所、横浜燻製工房、株式会社三宅製作所、有明産業株式会社、ウイスキー文化研究所、北海道 WHISKY & SPIRITS FEST、秩父ウイスキー祭、Essence of Whisky、Isshin&Mimura's Collection、なかむら屋、Mizunara: In Tokyo、BAR NON Peat・BAR Rose Bank、BAR fishborn、Bar Wizard、乾杯会、WHISKY MEW、株式会社信濃屋食品、三陽物産株式会社、レミーコアントロージャパン株式会社、アサヒビール株式会社、株式会社ベンチャーウイスキー、新潟亀田蒸溜所、吉田電材蒸留所、遊佐蒸溜所、高藏蒸留所(明利酒類株式会社)、玉野アセンド蒸留所、中標津CMJ、安積蒸溜所、木内酒造、三郎丸蒸留所、ガイアフロー静岡蒸溜所、丹波蒸溜所、長濱蒸溜所、SAKURAO DISTILLERY、株式会社篠崎 新道蒸溜所、CASK&FOREST、株式会社キムラ、有限会社エィコーン、Aloha Whisuki、ウイスキーコレクション郡山、福島県南酒販株式会社(963WHISKY)、セパージュ株式会社、しずたにえん、ドリンカーズラウンジ/Whisky Connect、石垣ディスティラリー、シングルキャスクジャパン x 麻屋商店、株式会社ePower、MARQUE PAGE、サトーモルティング株式会社、一般社団法人東松島みらいとし機構「HOPE」、中標津クラフトモルティングジャパン株式会社、A Whisky Lover's Diary、BAR RECHARED、BAR みずなら、J's Bar

【Update】AVA’s new project has been officially named 『AVA RE:BIRTH』! Teaser site goes live today, along with the teaser video “Awakening Memories”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A production announcement was made on August 6, 2026
  • Service launch planned for: Fall 2026
  • 70,000 matches take place every day
  • More than 2.8 million players have joined the battle to date
  • More than 20 popular game titles

Companies mentioned:株式会社G・O・P、NEOWIZ、VALOFE Co., Ltd.、G.O.P Co., Ltd.

【BSフジ×K-Beauty】Korean cosmetics from a ClueMetic-hosted pop-up featured at an event tied to a Korean drama OST special

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Held in November 2025
  • Held in March 2026

Companies mentioned:BSフジ、ClueMetic、株式会社FIT

The No. 1 thing people want to ask their parents now is “the happiest event in their lives”; what they know least is “their greatest regret in life” / 三和物産 survey on opportunities to learn about parents’ lives

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Facts

  • As many as 45.0% said they “want to know more about their parents’ lives”
  • “The happiest event in their lives” was the most common response (26.9%)
  • 82.1% said they “don’t know” about “their greatest regret in life”
  • “There’s no particular reason at the moment” was the most common response at 60.7%
  • As many as 26.3% said they would like to hear about their parents’ lives during this year’s Obon holiday.
  • Respondents said they “think it would be useful.”

Companies mentioned:三和物産株式会社

【ZESDA Newsletter Vol.43 (July 2026)】300 Aqua Repure products donated to areas affected by the Kumamoto earthquake. ZESDA also begins relief efforts

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 300 Aqua Repure units
  • About 150 people
  • 160% or more of the target amount
  • 34 works
  • 45 works
  • $3,000

Companies mentioned:特定非営利活動法人 ZESDA(日本経済システムデザイン研究会)、一般社団法人おもやい、オックスフォード大学、simasima、8PEACE、立命館小学校、ルクセンブルク少年合唱団、Craftkeepers、Naoya Ogura Band、小倉直也

Model Aki-san-supervised “愛情めし” goes on sale starting Aug. 14 (Fri.)! New menu items: “Pork with Salt Koji and Pickled Chinese Cabbage” and “Summer-Style Japanese Taco Rice—with sushi vinegar”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Set meal price: ¥1,350 (tax included)
  • A la carte price: ¥1,260 (tax included)
  • Set meal price: ¥1,380 (tax included)
  • A la carte price: ¥1,340 (tax included)
  • 83.0% of women with children from elementary through high school said they prepare meals for their children “almost every day.”
  • 58.3% of women said they had wanted to cook homemade meals for their family or loved ones but had been unable to do so.
  • 52.5% of women said there was at least 1 day a week when they wanted to prepare a homemade meal but could not.
  • 56.2% of women said they “were too tired and lacked the energy or physical strength to cook.”
  • 54.2% of women said they “were busy with work, housework and other responsibilities and had no time.”
  • 64.6% of women with preschool-aged children said they “feel” guilty or regretful when unable to prepare a meal that takes effort.
  • “like at home

Companies mentioned:株式会社大戸屋、株式会社コロワイド

ハウスコレクション, which has managed more than 2,000 units over 21 years in Setagaya Ward, begins accepting viewing reservations and online applications through いえらぶBB

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Facts

  • 2,000 managed units
  • Occupancy rate of 98% or higher
  • 750,000 property listings added per month
  • More than 50,000 companies nationwide

Companies mentioned:株式会社いえらぶGROUP、ホームメイトFC 有限会社ハウスコレクション、いえらぶBB、いえらぶCLOUD

Smartphone accessories from Italian leather brand FURLA are now available from caseplay, which boasts No. 1 rankings for supported device models, collaborations and designs, with 16 designs across more than 160 device models!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 16 designs
  • More than 160 models
  • Aug. 12, 2026 (Wed.)
  • 1927

Companies mentioned:caseplay、FURLA、株式会社FOX

An event packed with free activities to enjoy 高槻城公園芸術文化劇場

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Torishima Hall, equipped with approximately 1,500 seats, one of the largest venues in the Hokusetsu area
  • Sanyurec Hall, equipped with approximately 150 tiered seats
  • Japanese dance workshop (¥1,000)
  • Try being a model (¥1,500)
  • Try ikebana (¥800)
  • Experience gagaku, the roots of Japanese performing arts! (Adults ¥1,000

Companies mentioned:高槻市、高槻城公園芸術文化劇場、太秦映画村、東映京都撮影所、京都芸術大学

“Soccer isn’t fun.” Pro soccer player Yuto Suzuki tells high school students about “goals and means”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: August 2000
  • Capital: 80 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社マッケンジーハウス、神奈川県立平塚農商高等学校

Releasing data on people taking lessons for paper drivers during the Obon homecoming season

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “11–20 years” was the most common response at 36%
  • 5 days was the most common response at 60%

Companies mentioned:株式会社チャレンジャー、フレスタ安全運転教習所

Launching Future Design Lab, a cross-industry co-creation hub centered on FDE

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Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:株式会社グリッド、Future Design Lab

THEイナズマ戦隊 to mark the release of their latest mini-album “Happy Birthday” with a listening party on AWA Lounge, featuring an exclusive voice broadcast

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Aug. 14, 2026 (Fri.), 21:00–22:00
  • 980 yen per month (tax included)
  • 1,080 yen (tax included)
  • 480 yen per month (tax included)
  • 270 yen per month (tax included)
  • 200 million songs available for streaming
  • Approximately 17 million playlists created by celebrities and users

Companies mentioned:AWA株式会社、THEイナズマ戦隊、株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社

The seas of Ise-Shima and Okinawa united as one. A one-night cultural exchange event on the private beach of 旅荘 海の蝶・グランオーシャン伊勢志摩

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • For 1 person: ¥27,500– (1 night, 2 meals, 4 guests per Japanese-style Akoya room, 1 room; bathing tax of ¥150 extra)
  • Capital: ¥15 million

Companies mentioned:アンドリゾート株式会社、旅荘 海の蝶、グランオーシャン伊勢志摩

[Event Report] Translating the world of a globally renowned furniture brand into a “single bite.” FLEXFORM TOKYO grand opening

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • FLEXFORM, founded in 1959
  • Grand opening on July 3, 2026
  • Have visited more than 11,000 restaurants to date

Companies mentioned:FLEXFORM、株式会社はらぺこ、ALTER EGO、株式会社VIVE LE VIN、FLEXFORM JAPAN

Make the most of summer! SAT-BOX unveils 4 new games themed around summer!

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥700 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥800 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥1,250 (tax included)
  • New releases for summer 2026
  • A total of 10 mini-games included

Companies mentioned:SAT-BOX株式会社、Nintendo Switch、Steam

アイスリーデザイン begins offering “AI-Driven Development Training to Transform Organizations”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Experience with more than 1,000 projects
  • Available starting Aug. 12, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社アイスリザインデザイン、大手印刷・情報サービス業、金融(銀行)業、自動車・モビリティ業

[Tama City・September-only campaign] We’ll handle stairway removals, too: collect large furniture such as sofas and mattresses together|Save up to ¥1,000 on clearing out New Town apartments and housing complexes|まるっと本舗 junk removal service

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Summary not yet available

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

Companies mentioned:SYSTR株式会社、まるっと本舗

私立恵比寿中学 members to appear live on AWA Lounge for a special program looking back on their annual outdoor concert “FAMIEN 2026”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Over the course of 1 hour
  • 980 yen per month (tax included)
  • Approximately 16 million items
  • 480 yen per month (tax included)
  • 270 yen per month (tax included)

Companies mentioned:AWA株式会社、私立恵比寿中学、株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社、スターダストプロモーション

A survey on “children’s experiences and well-being” points to the importance of “self-determination”

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Children: 600 responses
  • Children: 890 responses
  • Well-being score of 4.0 or higher
  • The proportion was 1.7 times higher
  • Well-being score below 3.0
  • “Strongly agree” accounted for 44.0%
  • “Somewhat agree” accounted for 26.4%
  • The share of children with a well-being score of 4.0 or higher was 57.4%
  • Share of respondents who said “I don’t do it even though I want to” (34.5%)
  • “I do it because I want to”: 13.4%
  • “Neither”: 32.0%
  • “I don’t do it even though I want to”: 37.9%
  • 4.01 for ages 6–8

Companies mentioned:認定NPO法人フローレンス、サントリーホールディングス株式会社、株式会社 はぴテック

Summer vacation voice acting experience and information session for middle and high school students nationwide; free online event on Aug. 30 (Sun.) at 14:00!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 500 people have already taken the course
  • Plans to accept the first 10 interested applicants who are high school students or younger
  • Up to 100 people
  • Participants range in age from 9-year-old elementary school students
  • to seniors in their 70s

Companies mentioned:SPOT、アクロスエンタテインメント、賢プロダクション、ステイラック、ムーブマン、日本声優事業社協議会

[First location in Chiba・Yachiyo City] Enjoy freshly fried tempura and fresh seafood! 天ぷら海鮮よし平 opens on Aug. 19 (Wed.)

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Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Set meals featuring tempura fried in carefully selected rice oil are available from ¥1,309 (tax included).
  • Shrimp tempura hitsumabushi set: ¥1,969 (tax included)
  • Freshly fried tempura and Katsuura fresh tuna fisherman's meal: ¥2,409 (tax included)
  • Freshly fried tempura and straw-seared bonito tataki set: ¥2,409 (tax included)
  • Whole conger eel tempura and Katsuura tuna sashimi set (¥2,959 tax included)
  • Additional tempura (from ¥132, tax included)
  • Seating capacity: 44 seats (8 counter seats, 8 tables / 36 seats)
  • Parking: Available (24 spaces)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ホットランドホールディングス、株式会社ホットランドネクステージ、天ぷら海鮮よし平、厚切りとんかつ よし平、日本橋からり、野郎めし、駅の天然温泉&サウナの森 水沼ヴィレッジ

Provides outsourced support for Web managers, organizing Web strategy decisions and priorities from an external perspective

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:OSIE

A new dimension of visibility on the battlefield. BenQ ZOWIE gaming monitor for battle royale FPS games, “XQ2566X,” launches August 19

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Refresh rate of up to 360Hz
  • 24.1-inch WQHD gaming monitor
  • Goes on sale on August 19, 2026 (Wednesday)

Companies mentioned:ベンキュージャパン、ZOWIE、RED Rams/BLACK Sheeps、楽天グループ、GALLERIA、BenQ、サードウェーブ社

Original「楽天ラクマ」、2026年版「ファッションの参考にする国」調査結果を発表

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1,200 men and women aged 15–86 nationwide
  • The 10th time the survey has been conducted
  • Original10代: 61.5%
  • People in their 20s: 64.7%
  • People in their 30s: 45.2%
  • People in their 40s: 35.2%
  • France ranked first among women in their 50s (24.7%)
  • Original2位の韓国(23.5%)、同率2位のアメリカ(23.5%)
  • France ranked first among people aged 60 and older (35.2%).
  • Original10代の2位は韓国でした(27.7%)。
  • “Because prices are affordable and it's easy to buy” (33.6%)
  • “Because I like that country's subculture” (21.1%)
  • “Because I can express my individuality” (20.8%)
  • For South Korea, “prices are affordable and make it easy to buy

Companies mentioned:楽天グループ株式会社、楽天ラクマ、Instagram、TikTok、YouTube、X

Japan men's national basketball team to face South Korea in a free live broadcast on “ABEMA”; former national team players Naoto Tsuji and Daiki Tanaka to provide commentary, with Leo Vendrame reporting from the venue

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Scheduled for August 16, 2026 (Sunday), at Ariake Arena
  • Free live broadcast from 6 p.m.
  • Tip-off is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
  • First appearance in a Japan men's national team game in approximately 2 years, since the 2024 Paris Olympics

Companies mentioned:ABEMA、SoftBank、FIBA、日本バスケットボール協会(JBA)、群馬クレインサンダーズ、東京サンロッカーズ、テレビ朝日

Semba independently develops the “Workplace Design KPI Method” for high-value office design based on global standards

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 6 areas and 40 items

Companies mentioned:株式会社船場、マーサージャパン

Original現存天守が動く!弘前城天守曳戻しイベント2026年8月21日~28日開催

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Facts

  • The castle keep will be moved for the first time in 111 years, since 1915
  • One of the 12 castle keeps still standing in Japan
  • Stone wall dismantling work: 1,233 stones dismantled
  • Stone wall dismantling work completed (2,172 stones in total)

Companies mentioned:弘前市、弘前城、津軽為信、弘前藩、津軽信枚、弘前公園

Launching 5 bag styles suited to all kinds of everyday occasions, including commuting, school, and formal wear

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Grid Messenger Bag” ¥26,400 (tax included)
  • “Grid Sling Bag” ¥22,000 (tax included)
  • “Ultra Suede Drawstring Bag” ¥23,100 (tax included)
  • “Ultra Suede Shoulder Bag” ¥19,800 (tax included)
  • “Reflective Night Camo Bag” ¥19,800 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社スノーピーク、東レ

Make time for preparing matcha part of everyday life. Zenkyu Matcha (禅休抹茶) completely revamps its product lineup. New packaging inspired by a stone mill launches worldwide on August 12, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sales to matcha lovers in 63 countries around the world
  • A major upgrade to the matcha product lineup launches worldwide on August 12, 2026 (Wednesday)
  • 10% off the regular price

Companies mentioned:Zenkyu Matcha、株式会社BLUEGON

Original【鹿児島県徳之島】伊仙町公共施設予約システムの運用を開始しました。

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reservations can be submitted anytime, 24 hours a day

Companies mentioned:伊仙町

[sooupコンサルティング] Professor Akiei Irayama discusses “Emotional Labor and Decision-Making in the AI Era” — Report on the 10th anniversary commemorative lecture

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Facts

  • Approximately 100 people attended
  • Has provided consulting to more than 660 companies cumulatively
  • Achieved over ¥100 billion in cumulative earnings improvements
  • Resolved issues inside and outside client organizations in more than 3,600 cases
  • Price: 1,600 yen (before tax)
  • Page count: 256 pages

Companies mentioned:sooupコンサルティング、早稲田大学、総合法令出版、日本サムスン、三菱UFJリサーチ&コンサルティング、EY税理士法人、フルライン株式会社、東レ、ロイヤルホテル、Amazon、楽天ブックス

Original月間20億円規模の買取基盤を活用した法人向け仕入れサービス トレカ事業者向けBtoB EC「トレカラウンジ for Business」提供開始

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Purchasing platform handling ¥2 billion per month
  • Service launched on August 7, 2026
  • Through August 31, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社マルチプル、トレカラウンジ for Business

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