# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-13 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 2 of 5

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 237 items from 6 sources; Japan, 228 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Creating a generation that wants to become a sales associate. 「NEXT AGE」, a customer service contest limited to those 25 and under, holds training camp for 24 next-generation participants

- Published: 2026-08-13T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000233.000010183.html
- anchor: #n1939779
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バニッシュ・スタンダード、株式会社三松、株式会社スマレジ

Facts:
- 24 semifinalists
- The job openings-to-applicants ratio is 1.86 times
- The number of brands using the service exceeds 3,000

## KAORIUM, an AI that puts scents into words, to exhibit at the 26th JAPAN Drugstore Show; digitizes each customer’s “scent preferences”; unveils a new feature to help identify fragrance trends and develop products based on customer preference insights

- Published: 2026-08-13T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000239.000051694.html
- anchor: #n1939778
- Companies mentioned: SCENTMATIC株式会社、一般社団法人日本チェーンドラッグストア協会（JACDS）、KAORIUM

Facts:
- More than 1,000 people enjoyed the experience of finding a scent they like through words
- Proposes an experiential retail space with 12 types of bath salts and KAORIUM

## Turkey announces tourism results for the first half of 2026

- Published: 2026-08-13T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000245.000049599.html
- anchor: #n1939777
- Companies mentioned: トルコ共和国文化観光省、トルコ観光広報・開発庁（TGA）、ロシア連邦、ドイツ、英国

Facts:
- The number of foreign visitors during the period reached 25.8 million
- Tourism revenue was US$25.8 billion, unchanged from the same period last year
- Average length of stay was 10.01 nights, up 0.5% year on year
- 1泊当たりの平均消費額は同2.6％増の109米ドル
- ロシア連邦が265万人
- ドイツが244万人
- 英国が158万人

## Swatch Nines Surf & Skate 2026: SwatchNines 2026, third installment, takes things to the next level on the waves

- Published: 2026-08-13T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000269.000046261.html
- anchor: #n1939776
- Companies mentioned: Swatch、Swatch Proteam

Facts:
- October 2026
- October 8 to 10

## SHEIN、2026年上半期の3大ファッション・トレンドを発表

- Published: 2026-08-13T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000278.000084888.html
- anchor: #n1939775
- Companies mentioned: SHEIN、ROADGET BUSINESS PTE. LTD.

Facts:
- Production begins with a small batch of 100–200 pieces
- From January to July 2026

## Announcement of the release of Mobile Police Patlabor EZY Shanghai-tei Chinese-style curry

- Published: 2026-08-13T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000280.000012425.html
- anchor: #n1939774
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジェンコ、一般社団法人日本洋食協会、HEADGEAR、機動警察パトレイバー EZY製作委員会、木菜メルファーム

Facts:
- 1 serving: 180 g
- Price: 864 yen (tax included)
- Agricultural Division 2 rice, 1 kg (2,160 yen including tax)

## マインクラフトより発掘キットやエンダーマンモーションセンサーライト、ピンボールミニなど全7アイテムが8月13日より予約販売開始！

- Published: 2026-08-13T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000323.000092133.html
- anchor: #n1939773
- Companies mentioned: インフォレンズ株式会社、マイクラファン・ショップ、Minecraft、Mojang AB、Microsoft

Facts:
- Late September 2026
- Late November 2026
- Mid-January 2027
- Single item: 2,640 yen (tax included)
- BOX (18 pieces): 47,520 yen (tax included)
- 6,600 yen (tax included)
- 9,350 yen (tax included)
- 3,300 yen (tax included)

## 「Hirodai Festa 2026」, an event to help you love 広島大学 even more, to be held Sunday, September 13! Learn about everything from admissions to university life in 1 day at a 広島大学 × 河合塾 collaborative event

- Published: 2026-08-13T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000383.000030937.html
- anchor: #n1939772
- Companies mentioned: 広島大学、河合塾

Facts:
- Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026
- 10:30～17:00

## Tickets for 「Gero Art Discovery 2026」, an international art festival taking visitors through forests, hot springs and townscapes, now on sale at ArtSticker!

- Published: 2026-08-13T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000421.000038948.html
- anchor: #n1939771
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社The Chain Museum、ArtSticker

Facts:
- Advance ticket: 2,000 yen
- Tickets on the day: ¥2,500
- Individual admission discounted to 300 yen from 1,000 yen
- Everyone’s School (all works): 1,000 yen
- 14 countries and regions
- 59 artist groups
- Home to a population of 2万8千
- Approximately 1万2000 people visited, exceeding the target

## [Exhibition Report] Exhibited at CEDEC 2026, an event for game developers. | マーケティングアソシエーション株式会社・HATME株式会社

- Published: 2026-08-13T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000426.000128388.html
- anchor: #n1939770
- Companies mentioned: マーケティングアソシエーション株式会社、HATME株式会社、コンピュータエンターテインメント協会(CESA)

Facts:
- Held over 3 days each year
- Approximately 200 sessions are held
- A wealth of operational experience across more than 1,000 projects
- Capital: 17.5 million yen

## Touch the beauty of your transparent self. Midsummer gravure photo book fair now on!

- Published: 2026-08-13T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000427.000129409.html
- anchor: #n1939769
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワニブックス、アニメイトブックストア、Amebaマンガ、ebookjapan、auブックパス、紀伊國屋書店Kinoppy、台湾BOOK☆WALKER、dアニメストア、DMMブックス、dブック、BOOK☆WALKER、ブックライブ、honto、U-NEXT、ヨドバシドットコム、Reader Store

Facts:
- Eligible titles 20% off
- A total of 20 titles in the lineup

## Legaltech launches 「Sensor Conditions and Control Parameter Organization Workflow」 for the robotics and factory automation industry [IPGenius]

- Published: 2026-08-13T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000513.000042056.html
- anchor: #n1939768
- Companies mentioned: リーガルテック株式会社、IPGenius

Facts:
- Capital: 493 million yen (including capital reserve)

## 【大人気】みんなが選んだムーミンバッグは？紀ノ国屋「ムーミンバッグ」人気TOP3を発表。商品開発担当者おすすめバッグにも注目！

- Published: 2026-08-13T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000554.000055282.html
- anchor: #n1939767
- Companies mentioned: 紀ノ国屋、ムーミン

Facts:
- Price: ¥1,320 (tax included)
- Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
- Price: 2,750 yen (tax included)

## 【大企業マーケ責任者の約3割が生成AIを「脅威」と認識/85.6％が投資対効果の説明に「プレッシャー」】「AI時代の『マーケター生存戦略』と、突きつけられる成果の罠」を無料公開！

- Published: 2026-08-13T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000704.000045863.html
- anchor: #n1939766
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社IDEATECH

Facts:
- 約3割（29.7％）が「脅威」と認識
- 62.2% call generative AI a “savior”
- How will they use the time saved? 60.2% say “produce even more”
- The share of executives who cut work time by 50% or more reached 53.4%
- Original survey of 111 marketing executives at large companies

## All 23 items in the Halloween limited collection launch Thursday, August 20 — for a bath that is a little spooky and blissfully relaxing.

- Published: 2026-08-13T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000708.000006160.html
- anchor: #n1939765
- Companies mentioned: ラッシュジャパン合同会社、LUSH

Facts:
- Launches at all domestic stores and the official online store on Thursday, August 20, 2026
- Pre-launch at LUSH SPA Shinjuku, LUSH Kobe Sannomiya and the official app from Tuesday, August 18

## アイエスエフネット speaks at a July 「MS Monthly Vulnerability Study Session」 for infrastructure engineers, explaining how to identify the responses truly needed on the ground

- Published: 2026-08-13T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000777.000042830.html
- anchor: #n1939764
- Companies mentioned: アイエスエフネット、ヒートウェーブ、SharePoint

Facts:
- 21 people participated
- Approximately 2,300 engineers on staff

## [Machida, Tokyo] On Sunday, August 23, 「Childcare Support Bath (Edo Jade)」 will be held at Okurayu, Machida’s only public bathhouse!

- Published: 2026-08-13T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000878.000052170.html
- anchor: #n1939763
- Companies mentioned: 町田市役所、東京都浴場組合、オール町田

Facts:
- Adults (12 and over): 600 yen
- Youth (6 and over, under 12 [elementary school students]): 200 yen
- Children (under 6 [preschoolers]): 100 yen

## Digital books in the 「Nintama Rantaro」 series are 50% off!! 「Summer Training Fair with Nintama」 now on!

- Published: 2026-08-13T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001278.000031579.html
- anchor: #n1939762
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポプラ社、Apple Books、Kindle、コミックシーモア、dブック、DMM.com、GooglePlayブックス、Amebaマンガ、honto、漫画全巻ドットコム、dアニメストアBOOK☆WALKER、ビデックス、フジテレビオンデマンド、ブックライブ、auブックパス、Reader Store、まんがセゾン、U-NEXT、ebookjapan、楽天Kobo

Facts:
- 50% OFF
- 80 titles in total
- 2026年8月13日（木）から8月31日（月）

## 益田ミリの最新コミックエッセイが9月9日（水）に発売。新しいことをやってみるって気持ちいい！ 自分自身を少しずつアップデートしていく1冊。

- Published: 2026-08-13T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001280.000031579.html
- anchor: #n1939761
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポプラ社、webasta、幻冬舎、ミシマ社、KADOKAWA、マガジンハウス、文藝春秋、集英社、講談社、ポプラ社、新潮社、毎日新聞出版、筑摩書房、Amazon

Facts:
- 34 new things tried
- Contains 51 comic essays
- List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)

## [Aug. 26] Essential for retailers! How can stores increase sales with fewer staff in an era of labor shortages? Store growth strategies through Google Maps customer acquisition, spot staffing and customer service quality

- Published: 2026-08-13T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001366.000024246.html
- anchor: #n1939760
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社mov、株式会社HataLuck and Person、株式会社メッシュウェル、アクセンチュア株式会社、株式会社オプト、ソウルドアウト(株)、ベルフェイス(株)

Facts:
- An online seminar for the retail industry will be held on Wednesday, August 26 [14:00–15:10]
- Connected to 32 websites, including its own corporate website!
- Founded: Sept. 2015

## “Digital Restaurant byGMO” launches a proof of concept for takeout and delivery with ローソン 【GMO Financial Gate】

- Published: 2026-08-13T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005492.000000136.html
- anchor: #n1939759
- Companies mentioned: GMOインターネットグループ、GMOフィナンシャルゲート株式会社、GMOペイメントゲートウェイ株式会社、ローソン

Facts:
- Planned to run for 3 months from Tuesday, July 7, 2026
- From Thursday, August 6, 2026 through the end of July 2027 (planned)
- Capital: 1.638 billion yen
- Capital: 13.323 billion yen
- Capital: 5 billion yen

## Rail drones provide timely insight into warehouse inventory levels

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:53:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000120.000052796.html
- anchor: #n1939668
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アトラックラボ

Facts:
- Can be used with commercially available 30 mm square aluminum frames

## 【Amnesty International Japan】Extreme heat is a human-made disaster! Online petition launched to deliver public calls to TV stations: “Report on the link between extreme heat and climate change”

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:52:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000005141.html
- anchor: #n1939669
- Companies mentioned: 公益社団法人アムネスティ・インターナショナル日本、グリーンピース・ジャパン

Facts:
- Days with extreme heat of 35°C or higher
- 1,508 signatures as of August 13
- Cut CO2 emissions by at least 60% from 2010 levels by 2030

## 【そごう横浜店】Tokushima Sudachi Fair

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:51:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002469.000031382.html
- anchor: #n1939670
- Companies mentioned: そごう横浜店、徳島県、そごう・西武

Facts:
- 2026
- August 15
- September 6
- そごう横浜店, 10th floor
- 11:00 a.m.
- 9:30 p.m.
- Sudachi mojito: ¥605
- Panna cotta with sudachi jelly: ¥715
- Sudachi gin and tonic: ¥1,320
- Sudachi highball: ¥1,320
- Non-alcoholic sudachi cocktail: ¥1,100
- Sudachi squash: ¥935
- Sudachi gin and tonic: ¥1,078
- 徳島県産すだちと豚しゃぶのパスタ １，７８０円
- Sudachi sparkling gin soda (alcoholic); sudachi sparkling soda (non-alcoholic): ¥680 each

## ノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027シーズン 公式戦 8月16日(日)開催 琉球アスティーダ vs T.T彩たま ベンチ入り選手を発表

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:50:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003043.000038094.html
- anchor: #n1939671
- Companies mentioned: ノジマＴリーグ、琉球アスティーダ、T.T彩たま、一般社団法人Ｔリーグ

Facts:
- To be held Sunday, August 16

## バリューデザイン・インド partners with rewards and loyalty platform The Reward Store, which has more than US$100 million in transaction volume

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000512.000004318.html
- anchor: #n1939672
- Companies mentioned: ペイクラウドホールディングス株式会社、株式会社バリューデザイン、Valuedesign Services Private Limited、バリューデザイン・インド、Vananam Enterprise Pvt. Ltd.、The Reward Store

Facts:
- Transaction volume of more than US$100 million
- Counts more than 250 companies worldwide among its customers
- India’s gift card market is projected to reach US$31.54 billion by 2030
- The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is forecast at 17.67%
- Gift card lineup covering more than 800 brands
- Offers Value Card, which enables the issuance of proprietary Pay (store-specific electronic money) at more than 130,000 retail and food service locations
- Has more than 100,000 distribution locations

## ノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027シーズン 公式戦 8月16日(日)開催 トップおとめピンポンズ名古屋 vs 日本ペイントマレッツ ベンチ入り選手を発表

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:49:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003042.000038094.html
- anchor: #n1939673
- Companies mentioned: ノジマＴリーグ、トップおとめピンポンズ名古屋、日本ペイントマレッツ

Facts:
- To be held Sunday, August 16

## 【Ninjala 2: Unknown Planet】Set to exhibit at the “CoroCoro Tamashii Festival at TOKYO TOY SHOW 2026”!

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:49:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002150.000025063.html
- anchor: #n1939674
- Companies mentioned: ガンホー・オンライン・エンターテイメント株式会社、任天堂

Facts:
- Saturday, August 29, 2026, 9:00–17:00
- Sunday, August 30, 2026, 9:00–16:00
- Scheduled for release in spring 2027

## The Tsukuba Super Science City Fund has been established.

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:47:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000457.000028199.html
- anchor: #n1939675
- Companies mentioned: つくば市、筑波大学

Facts:
- 60% of donations will be used for the city’s Tsukuba Super Science City initiative
- 40% will be provided as grants for regional revitalization projects carried out by partner institutions designated by the donor companies, such as universities and research institutes
- Tax reductions of up to approximately 90%
- The company’s actual contribution is as little as 10% of the donation amount at most

## ノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027シーズン 公式戦 8月16日(日)開催 静岡ジェード vs 木下マイスター東京 ベンチ入り選手を発表

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:47:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003041.000038094.html
- anchor: #n1939676
- Companies mentioned: ノジマＴリーグ、静岡ジェード、木下マイスター東京、一般社団法人Ｔリーグ

Facts:
- To be held Sunday, August 16

## Digital Garage and DGビジネステクノロジー launch DG Agentic One™, Japan’s first integrated platform for agentic commerce optimization

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:39:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000477.000023393.html
- anchor: #n1939583
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社デジタルガレージ、DGビジネステクノロジー、Deloitte、経済産業省、総務省、株式会社DGフィナンシャルテクノロジー

Facts:
- Approximately 25% of global e-commerce sales are directly handled by AI agents or significantly influenced by them in purchasing decisions
- A more conservative estimate of 20% for Japan’s e-commerce market
- Approximately ¥15.6 trillion of payment transaction volume is expected to shift to AI-agent channels
- The 2025 market size for cashless payments (approximately ¥54 trillion)
- 2030 estimate (approximately ¥78.2 trillion)
- CAGR: 7.7%
- The DG Group aims to support ¥3 trillion in transaction volume
- The agentic commerce market is projected to grow to approximately ¥15 trillion in Japan by 2030

## 【Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake】伊那食品工業株式会社 delivers 2,400 bottles of mixed vegetable and fruit juice to support disaster-hit areas in Kumamoto from Nagano

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:36:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000249.000029166.html
- anchor: #n1939584
- Companies mentioned: 伊那食品工業株式会社、カゴメ株式会社、認定NPO法人テラ・ルネッサンス

Facts:
- 2,400 bottles of mixed vegetable and fruit juice
- Approximately 2,000 L in total
- About 2 tons

## 【株式会社ICE】Next-generation development project with strategic partner るがーる. Especial ADVANCE SCHOOL, a soccer class tailored to sixth graders preparing for dramatic environmental changes, opens in October

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:32:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000176708.html
- anchor: #n1939585
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ICE、特定非営利活動法人るがーる、Especial FC

Facts:
- From Oct. 2026
- Thursday, September 17
- 18:45–20:15 each day

## ラルフ ローレン、「ラルフ ローレン × ジーズ ベンド」による最新の「アーティスト イン レジデンス」コラボレーションを発表

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:30:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000225.000065259.html
- anchor: #n1939586
- Companies mentioned: ラルフ ローレン、ジーズ ベンド、イコール ジャスティス イニシアチブ

Facts:
- 5% of the purchase price of each item
- July 28, 2026
- 日本国内では、ラルフ ローレン 表参道、ポロ ラルフ ローレンの一部店舗と公式オンラインサイト( https://www.ralphlauren.co.jp/artist-in-residence-gees-bend )にて8月13日より展開します。

## S seats sell out instantly! Tickets for A seats go on sale today at 12:30 p.m. for LUSTER 2026, Japan’s biggest motorcycle event that thrilled 50,000 people

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:30:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000041058.html
- anchor: #n1939587
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FEEL CONNECTION、FEELCYCLE、LUSTER 2026、横浜アリーナ

Facts:
- Thrilled 50,000 people
- ・A seats: 13,800 yen (15,180 yen)
- ・A seats: 11,800 yen (12,980 yen)
- 1 performance: 5,800 yen (6,380 yen)
- ¥150,000 / ¥200,000 (¥164,000 / ¥220,000)

## GhostDrift数理研究所 announces 2 PCT international patent applications concerning AI’s “semantic selection” and “semantic state transitions”

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000182721.html
- anchor: #n1939592
- Companies mentioned: GhostDrift数理研究所、Lean 4、GitHub、GitHub Actions

Facts:
- 2 PCT international patent applications
- June 27, 2026
- July 9, 2026
- August 5, 2025

## Hotel FAV LUX 旭川, featuring a rooftop spa and sauna, to open in February 2027

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000147007.html
- anchor: #n1939591
- Companies mentioned: fav hospitality group株式会社、株式会社SQUEEZE、FAV LUX 旭川

Facts:
- FAV LUX 旭川 to open in February 2027
- More than 1.17 million tourists visit the Asahikawa area annually
- Sauna room with capacity for up to 16 people
- Enjoy outdoor bathing in temperatures of minus 7 degrees Celsius
- 64 rooms available
- 30% off accommodation rates
- Operates 22 facilities nationwide
- Plans to open approximately 30 or more additional facilities

## ハライチ・岩井勇気、ドローン国家資格「無人航空機操縦者技能証明（二等）」を取得！

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000062024.html
- anchor: #n1939590
- Companies mentioned: ハライチ、株式会社CBTソリューションズ、学びのメディア『日本の資格・検定』

Facts:
- About 1 year and 3 months ago
- Cleared it in July 2025
- July 2026
- Third attempt
- Approximately 1,300 qualifications and certifications
- More than 80% of the domestic market

## BUDDiiS members SHOOT and TAKUYA take on all the rides at さがみ湖MORI MORI! A serious showdown on a new 18-meter attraction, and getting soaked with visitors!? Airing Saturday, August 15, at 9:30 p.m.!

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000225.000122205.html
- anchor: #n1939589
- Companies mentioned: BUDDiiS、TOKYO MX、東京メトロポリタンテレビジョン株式会社、さがみ湖MORI MORI、相模湖リゾート株式会社

Facts:
- Sprawls across approximately 450,000 tsubo
- 18 meters tall
- Equivalent to a 6-story building
- About 100 m in total length
- Admission: 1,000 yen per ride
- Duration: approximately 20 minutes
- Number of lanes: 5
- Height: 120 cm or more and less than 200 cm
- Weight: less than 120 kg

## にじさんじ「VOLTACTIONボイスドラマ -Behind ELEVATE-」2026年8月20日(木)17時より発売決定！

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001589.000030865.html
- anchor: #n1939588
- Companies mentioned: にじさんじ、VOLTACTION、ANYCOLOR株式会社

Facts:
- Price: 3,000 yen (tax included)

## Announcement: Receive a 10,000-yen gift money bonus, ready to use for trading as soon as your account registration is complete

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:29:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000239.000001244.html
- anchor: #n1939564
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DMM.com証券、ウルトラ投資アプリ TOSSY

Facts:
- 10,000 yen in gift money
- 180-day withdrawal restriction period
- Capital: 9.8 billion yen

## Identifying why AI adoption is stalling in administrative departments. Free report published: “5 Patterns That Trip Up Back-Office AI Adoption and How to Avoid Them”

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:26:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000187773.html
- anchor: #n1939565
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シクミ

Facts:
- Companies with 50–100 employees
- Operational know-how to make AI adoption stick in 90 days
- 1日2〜3時間
- About 10 minutes

## Celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Always Together”! “Shirahama Town Residents’ Night 2026” to be held, with free evening park admission for local residents as a token of appreciation

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:22:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001179.000040302.html
- anchor: #n1939566
- Companies mentioned: アドベンチャーワールド、Terravie

Facts:
- A parking fee of 2,000 yen must be paid
- Special-price sale of amusement park free passes (regularly 2,000 yen → enjoy at half price for 1,000 yen)

## 【ルイ·ヴィトン】Launches reversible design and new colors for the Speedy P9 Bandoulière

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:15:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002576.000060591.html
- anchor: #n1939567
- Companies mentioned: ルイ·ヴィトン

Facts:
- Price: 2,321,000 yen
- Price: 2,398,000 yen
- Price: (top) 1,611,500 yen
- Price: (left) 1,666,500 yen
- Price: (left) 1,897,500 yen

## “Safety-critical controls do not rely on AI” — The safety design of AT-ROS powering AT-SYNAPSE separates flexible decision-making by AI from reliable ROS 2-based robot control.

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:15:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000052796.html
- anchor: #n1939568
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アトラックラボ、ChatGPT、Claude、Gemini

Facts:
- 16-37 Fujikubo, Miyoshi-machi, Iruma-gun, Saitama Prefecture

## Diamond quantum devices: The potential of “gems” to transform quantum technology

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:14:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000813.000007141.html
- anchor: #n1939476
- Companies mentioned: アスタミューゼ株式会社、東京科学大学、Massachusetts Institute of Technology、Purdue University

Facts:
- A total of 1,181 grants launched since 2016 were identified
- Funding awarded: 193 million yen (cumulative)
- Funding awarded: 2 million dollars (cumulative)

## Test practice tool Dr.okke adds support for “Basic Earth Science,” using ICT to address challenges in subjects with limited instructors and study materials.

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:13:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000076857.html
- anchor: #n1939477
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社okke、Dr.okke、大学入試センター

Facts:
- 15–16% of students who took Science 1 chose Basic Earth Science

## Works published on other sites are also eligible: Everystar launches “Otherworldly Romance & Fantasy Submission Campaign”

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000144178.html
- anchor: #n1939481
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エブリスタ、Amazon、Amazon.com, Inc.、株式会社めちゃコミック

Facts:
- 50 winners selected by lottery
- Amazon gift card worth 10,000 yen
- The eligible work must have at least 10,000 characters publicly available

## 【moz(モズ)】New insulated bottle shoulder bag offers reliable temperature retention! Made with lightly water-repellent material, it is easy to use even in sudden rain and is perfect for summer outings and leisure activities. Conveniently carry bottles and small items, making everyday outings more comfortable.

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000138.000032942.html
- anchor: #n1939480
- Companies mentioned: moz(モズ)、株式会社ティ・ツウ・オー、アンダース・ビリン

Facts:
- ■Price: 4,950 yen (tax included)
- Capital: 10,000,000 yen

## N.O.R.C 2026 A/W Collection pop-up store to open at 伊勢丹新宿店

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000308.000048997.html
- anchor: #n1939479
- Companies mentioned: クロスプラス株式会社、N.O.R.C、伊勢丹新宿店

Facts:
- 1回のお会計で33,000円(税込)以上ご購入
- Wednesday, September 2, 2026

## 【Limited to Aug. 15 (Sat.)–17 (Mon.)】“Is it still possible…?” Resolve that worry now, while it’s August. Wedding consultation fair to be held at DRESSY ROOM OSAKA

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001151.000021126.html
- anchor: #n1939478
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プラコレ、PLACOLE & DRESSY、DRESSY ROOM OSAKA、DRESSY CAFE、ViKet Town

Facts:
- We will introduce more than 1,700 PLACOLE & DRESSY-certified venues across regions nationwide
- Bonus 1: 【Limited to 10 couples】Starter dress photo shoot
- Bonus 2: 【Everyone who meets the conditions】Get an increased coupon worth up to 111,500 yen!
- Receive an original marriage registration form to choose from more than 260 designs!
- The total number of followers has exceeded 2.5 million
- Monthly total page views exceed 2.6 million!
- Has surpassed 210,000 downloads in total

## Iwasaki, CEO of Pacific Meta, appointed official Claude ambassador

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:07:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000187.000111379.html
- anchor: #n1939482
- Companies mentioned: Pacific Meta、Anthropic

Facts:
- Supported blockchain adoption at more than 300 companies in Japan
- Operated more than 150 events to date
- Invested in approximately 60 companies to date
- Capital: 730 million yen (including capital reserves)

## しゃぶしゃぶ温野菜 launches a huge draft beer promotion with its “Hot Pot Drinking Set” for 1,980 yen! All-you-can-drink beer at the same price! Bringing you shabu-shabu and beer at unbeatable value that beats inflation!

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:06:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000677.000018604.html
- anchor: #n1939483
- Companies mentioned: しゃぶしゃぶ温野菜、コロワイドグループ、株式会社レインズインターナショナル

Facts:
- 2,178 yen including tax
- 2,480 yen
- 2,728 yen including tax
- plus 500 yen
- 550 yen including tax
- 1,580 yen
- 1,738 yen, tax included
- 1皿150円
- 165 yen, tax included
- 300 yen each
- 330 yen including tax
- 400 yen each
- 440 yen, tax included
- Small: 200 yen
- 220 yen including tax
- Medium: 250 yen

## 大阪餃子専門店よしこ entrusts “Team Nepal” with running its 飯田橋店 for 1 day. The “trust” shown by the store manager and team members proves powerful.

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:06:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000231.000019564.html
- anchor: #n1939484
- Companies mentioned: 大阪餃子専門店よしこ、株式会社FTG Company、ラクシュマン、パウパウ、バーザガイ、シル、バンダリ、スシル、目黒店、三軒茶屋店、大崎店、青物横丁店、飯田橋店、五反田本店

Facts:
- Operates 130 food-service locations in Japan and overseas
- Store operated exclusively by 5 staff members of Nepali nationality
- 37 groups, 80 visitors
- 0 customer complaints
- 2022: Employees 2 / AP 0
- 2023: Employees 32 / AP 2
- 2024: Employees 12 / AP 8

## 牛角の「焼肉酒場セット1,980円」で生ビール大大大開放祭り‼ビール飲み放題でも“お値段すえ置き”！～物価高に負けない‼最強のコスパで焼肉×ビールをお届け！

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:05:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000676.000018604.html
- anchor: #n1939485
- Companies mentioned: 牛角、株式会社レインズインターナショナル、コロワイドグループ

Facts:
- 6 varieties of yakiniku, 200g
- “2-hour all-you-can-drink”
- plus 500 yen
- 2,480 yen
- Aug. 17, 2026

## 【Nagano Prefecture’s one of the largest light-and-sound theme parks opens】“Illuminations for Those in Love with the Mountains in Kijimadaira” to be held for the first time! A magical 65-day limited engagement featuring an enchanting “music × lights × fountain show” and “illuminated zoo”

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:03:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188898.html
- anchor: #n1939486
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社seeds、SBCメディカルグループ、株式会社SBC、株式会社タカショーデジテック、芦木浩隆デザイン事務所

Facts:
- Approximately 400,000 illumination lights
- Adults: 1,500 yen
- Elementary school students: 500 yen

## patoワークス launches “career consultation sessions” ～Partnering with ゼロタレ, which specializes in career support for those with no experience, to help registered performers thrive in society～

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:01:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000183.000042848.html
- anchor: #n1939487
- Companies mentioned: patoワークス、ゼロタレ、株式会社ZERO TALENT、株式会社キネカ、Kineca、pato、neneru

Facts:
- Celebrating its 9th anniversary this year
- More than 750,000 matches achieved to date

## チェック・ポイント・リサーチ announces major cyber threats for July 2026; ransomware incidents surge 87% year over year as cyberattacks rise worldwide

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000540.000021207.html
- anchor: #n1939488
- Companies mentioned: チェック・ポイント・ソフトウェア・テクノロジーズ、チェック・ポイント・リサーチ、The Gentlemen、Qilin、DeadLock

Facts:
- 世界のサイバー攻撃は1組織当たり週平均2,336件（前月比3%増、前年比16%増）
- 日本へのサイバー攻撃は1組織当たり週平均1,754件（前年比35%増）
- 964 reported ransomware incidents, up 49% month over month and 87% year over year
- The Gentlemen and Qilin were the most active, each accounting for 14% of incidents
- 1 in every 36 corporate generative AI prompts poses a high risk of leaking confidential data
- 1 in every 128 emails is classified as a phishing email (0.78%)

## Former 欅坂46 member 鈴本美愉 launches official fan club!

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188896.html
- anchor: #n1939553
- Companies mentioned: 欅坂46、株式会社FunnyStyle

Facts:
- 1,000 yen per month (tax included)
- 11,000 yen per year (tax included)
- September 25–27, 2026
- October 23–25, 2026

## 【Nagano Prefecture’s one of the largest light-and-sound theme parks opens】“Illuminations for Those in Love with the Mountains in Kijimadaira” to be held for the first time! A magical 65-day limited engagement featuring an enchanting “music × lights × fountain show” and “illuminated zoo”

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000153120.html
- anchor: #n1939552
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SBC、株式会社seeds、株式会社タカショーデジテック、芦木浩隆デザイン事務所

Facts:
- 65 days
- Approximately 400,000 lights
- Adults: 1,500 yen
- Elementary school students: 500 yen

## “Hygiene” and “luggage” were parents’ main concerns about baby food when visiting family or traveling

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000044424.html
- anchor: #n1939551
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Hokkaido Products、Baby Potage

Facts:
- Of those, 67.3% said they “felt stressed”

## 【Kobe gin recognized around the world】KOBE GIN YAMA wins silver at “ISC 2026”!

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000146820.html
- anchor: #n1939550
- Companies mentioned: KOBE GIN YAMA、神戸蒸溜所、株式会社グロースターズ、International Spirits Challenge、Drinks International、神戸ワイナリー

Facts:
- “International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2026”
- Since its founding in 1996
- The event reaches its 31st edition in 2026
- From more than 70 countries worldwide
- A distillery that opened in 2022

## Challengers driving new business creation at companies gather as Tokyo holds a momentum-building event for its new business discovery project, “GEMStartup TOKYO”

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000163522.html
- anchor: #n1939549
- Companies mentioned: GEMStartup TOKYO、MOONRAKERS TECHNOLOGIES株式会社、Carjany、ミスミ、エムアウト、ラクスル、ケアプロ、ブティックス、博報堂、JAXA、東京科学大学、東レ株式会社、東京海上日動

Facts:
- At Tokyo Innovation Base on July 8
- 2010年守屋実事務所を設立
- 2018年ブティックス、ラクスル、2か月連続上場
- In 2020, launched the “MOONRAKERS” D2C project within the company to connect advanced materials directly with consumers
- Spun off the business in 2023 and established MOONRAKERS TECHNOLOGIES株式会社
- Joined 東京海上日動 in 2007
- Began working in new business development in earnest in April 2022
- Founded 株式会社Carjany in February 2024 using a spinout entrepreneurship model

## 25th anniversary of SUMMER SONIC! interfm will once again broadcast live from the venue this year, with performers including ZEBRAHEAD, JON SPENCER, keshi and others appearing one after another at the special radio booth

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000184876.html
- anchor: #n1939548
- Companies mentioned: interfm、SUMMER SONIC、ZEBRAHEAD、JON SPENCER、keshi、KODALINE、THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE、陣・藤原樹、Ayumu Imazu、さらさ、クリエイティブマン、PSYCHIC FEVER、JIMMY、WEESA、ゆとりくん、飛香まい

Facts:
- “SUMMER SONIC” marks its 25th anniversary this year
- August 14, 15 and 16, 2026
- InterFM (Tokyo: 89.7MHz; Yokohama: 76.5MHz)
- Dates and times: August 14, 15 and 16, 11:00–18:00 (tentative)

## The global cassette tape celebration “Cassette Week 2026” will be held in October!

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000060264.html
- anchor: #n1939547
- Companies mentioned: Side-Bクリエーションズ、CASSETTE EXPRESS

Facts:
- October 11–17, 2026
- Approximately 20 vendors are expected, including shops selling cassettes, records, audio equipment and related goods
- We will apply a 10% discount

## かこみ庵 西鉄久留米駅前店 will reopen as 九里坊 西鉄久留米駅前店 on Aug. 20 (Thu.)! Enjoy Kyushu cuisine and drinks in a relaxing setting with private rooms at every table.

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000086797.html
- anchor: #n1939546
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Be bloom、九里坊 西鉄久留米駅前店、かこみ庵 西鉄久留米駅前店

Facts:
- Whole squid sashimi from the waters around Kyushu 1,420 yen (tax included)
- Grilled domestic pork skirt steak with secret spices 980 yen (tax included)
- Premium tender horse-meat jerky 540 yen (tax included)
- Hakata yatai-style tonkotsu potato salad 540 yen (tax included)
- Charcoal-grilled pork toro 760 yen (tax included)
- Satsuma-age fish cakes 650 yen (tax included)

## The character song mini-album for the TV anime 『幼馴染とはラブコメにならない』 will be released digitally on August 14 (Fri.)! Music videos for each song will also be released!

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000169375.html
- anchor: #n1939545
- Companies mentioned: 幼馴染とラブコメになりたい製作委員会、サイバーエージェント、手塚プロダクション、F.M.F、Sync Studio、Sound Inn Studio、GARDEN 新木場FACTORY、講談社、マガジンポケット、dアニメストア、AnimeFesta、ABEMA、Amazon Prime Video、DMM TV、FOD、Hulu、J:COM STREAM、Lemino、milplus、TELASA、TVer、U-NEXT、アニメタイムズ、アニメ放題、ニコニコ、ネットもテレ東

Facts:
- Digital release on music platforms at 0:00 on August 14, 2026
- August 23, 2026, at 16:00 (doors open at 15:00)
- Premium ticket: 17,000 yen (tax included) (ticket-exclusive merchandise + access to the send-off event)
- Regular ticket: 9,400 yen (tax included)

## 【シェラトン鹿児島】さつまぐま 新シグネチャーメニュー『さくらじま黒鍋』登場！

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000119016.html
- anchor: #n1939544
- Companies mentioned: シェラトン鹿児島、シェラトンホテル＆リゾート、マリオット・インターナショナル、Marriott Bonvoy

Facts:
- À la carte: 5,500 yen (including consumption tax and service charge)
- Operates more than 425 hotels and resorts in 70 countries and regions worldwide

## アンタッチャブル柴田さん、矢口真里さん、高橋みなみさん出演のTOKYO MX「ええじゃないか！！」で「花とみどりのeギフト」が紹介されました

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000061245.html
- anchor: #n1939543
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人JFTD花キューピット、TOKYO MX、花キューピット

Facts:
- 花キューピット member florists at approximately 3,000 stores nationwide

## 【First anniversary of business launch】“お陽さまテックのえねこ” transitions to a new organizational structure to maximize the value it delivers to customers

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000179001.html
- anchor: #n1939542
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社えねこ

Facts:
- The first anniversary of the effective start of business

## 立川選手 of “Crazy Raccoon” set to compete in fighting game tournament “CEO 2026”!

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000068660.html
- anchor: #n1939541
- Companies mentioned: Crazy Raccoon、株式会社ブランドクラウド、CEO Gaming, Inc.、Capcom Pro Tour 2026、ストリートファイターリーグ JAPAN 2026、ベクトル

Facts:
- August 14, 2026 (Friday)
- Sunday, August 16
- Opens August 25
- Opens August 28
- August 3, 2026
- 100 million yen
- 76 participants
- October 2013

## 株式会社dotD publishes an interview case study with 日本電気株式会社 (NEC)

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000060864.html
- anchor: #n1939540
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社dotD、日本電気株式会社、NEC

Facts:
- Decisions that previously took 1–2 weeks can now be made in a few minutes to a few dozen minutes

## 【調査リリース】AIを"組織で活用"する企業が半年で43.4%から68.5%に拡大――建築業界の経営者調査、次の論点は"人材育成"と"効果の定量化"へ

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000160136.html
- anchor: #n1939539
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LIFEFUND、建築AI経営研究会

Facts:
- 43.4% of companies use AI in at least one department
- +25.1 points compared with March
- Claude Code (57.4%)
- NotebookLM (53.7%)
- Codex (25.9%)
- 50.9% said, “We can’t see what to prioritize or where to start”
- 7.5% said, “We don’t have employees who can use AI, or they haven’t been trained”
- 9.4% of executives said, “AI is already a tool that is changing business performance”

## Desktop Mate キズナアイ ~ Please Pay Attention to Ai-chan ver.~ DLC set for release on August 20!

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000045461.html
- anchor: #n1939538
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インフィニットループ、Kizuna AI株式会社、キズナアイ

Facts:
- We are pleased to announce its release on Thursday, August 20, 2026
- Price: ¥2,200 (tax included)

## [アガット] Turn your feelings for the people who matter into something tangible. アガット launches “agete &DEARS,” a new line that redefines the value of traditional bridal and memorial jewelry.

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000134.000010153.html
- anchor: #n1939537
- Companies mentioned: アガット、agete &DEARS

Facts:
- [Choice of stones] 17 types (including diamonds)
- Limited release at only 5 street-level stores
- Release date: Thursday, August 13, 2026

## Former “Money no Tora” star Tatsuki Nanbara and SNS marketing expert Atsushi Seto to speak at an entrepreneurs’ networking event in Shinjuku on Friday, August 21

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000134.000016218.html
- anchor: #n1939536
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社経営参謀、VEGA INNOVATION株式会社、株式会社LUFTホールディングス、株式会社nanairo

Facts:
- From 18:00 on Friday, August 21, 2026
- VEGA WELLNESS CLUB members and advisory members: ¥5,000
- Nonmembers: ¥10,000

## [タカミ] Designates August 19 as “タカミ肌育 (hadaiku) Day.” SNS campaign to support healthy skin

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000153.000024471.html
- anchor: #n1939535
- Companies mentioned: タカミ、日本記念日協会、楽天

Facts:
- Experience caring for the skin of more than 200,000 people*¹
- タカミ Skin Peel, full-size 30 mL (8 winners)
- ¥1,100 (tax and shipping included)
- ¥819-off coupon

## “Perfecting smoky flavors”: 三郎丸蒸留所 wins 3 top gold awards at the Asia World Spirits Competition 2026

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000198.000031708.html
- anchor: #n1939534
- Companies mentioned: 若鶴酒造株式会社、三郎丸蒸留所、The Tasting Alliance

Facts:
- Awarded gold
- 200 ml
- 700ml
- Alcohol by volume: 46%
- 1,140 yen
- ¥3,180
- 1,680 yen
- ¥4,900
- 9,000 yen
- Alcohol by volume: 60%
- ¥24,500

## 大人気TVアニメ『BLEACH 千年血戦篇』とダーツライブのスペシャルコラボレーションが実現

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000198.000043246.html
- anchor: #n1939533
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダーツライブ、セガサミーグループ、TVアニメ『BLEACH 千年血戦篇』

Facts:
- Score a total of 1,500 points in DARTSLIVE2’s “BLEACH Count-Up”
- More than 360 episodes of the TV anime have been produced to date
- The series has surpassed 1億3000万 copies in circulation

## Details revealed for the August 14 Bonobono Shop in 錦糸町マルイ: “40th & 10th—Thank You”!

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000200.000127482.html
- anchor: #n1939532
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ADKエモーションズ、エイケン、錦糸町マルイ、QuizKnock、Photomatic

Facts:
- 10th anniversary
- Starting Friday, August 14
- Sunday, August 30
- 17 days
- List price: ¥9,000 plus tax
- List price: ¥2,000 plus tax

## Global sensation KATSEYE and self-photo brand Photomatic team up to celebrate the release of the new EP WILD

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000207.000132579.html
- anchor: #n1939531
- Companies mentioned: KATSEYE、Photomatic、キタムラ・ホールディングス、株式会社フォトクリエイト、ピックハイブ株式会社

Facts:
- Photo booths at 20 locations nationwide
- 14 designs in total
- WILD frames (9 designs in total)
- KATSEYE two-shot frames (6 designs in total)
- 各1回 1000円
- Monday, August 14, 2026
- Monday, August 17, 2026–Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Effective Apr. 1, 2026

## スマイルゲート、東京ゲームショウ2026に出撃！『MIRESI：視えない未来』、『デッドアカウント～二つの蒼い炎～』を出展

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000207.000137745.html
- anchor: #n1939530
- Companies mentioned: スマイルゲート、CONTROL9、渡辺静、キム・ヒョンソプ

Facts:
- The event period has been extended by 1 day, and it will be held for 5 days, from September 17 to 21
- A campaign in which 30 applicants will be selected by lottery to win tickets to Tokyo Game Show 2026
- More than 200 creators are currently active as partners

## Women’s VTuber group ホロライブ teams up with 極楽湯 and RAKU SPA for “Frolife: A Healing Hot Spring Tour ~Futameguri~,” starting Thursday, August 27!

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000255.000108434.html
- anchor: #n1939529
- Companies mentioned: ホロライブ、極楽湯、RAKU SPA、株式会社極楽湯、株式会社GK Marketing、カバー株式会社、ホロライブプロダクション

Facts:
- 39 極楽湯 and RAKU SPA group locations
- Starting August 27 (Thu.), 2026
- 4 collaboration baths featuring fragrances selected by ホロライブ talents
- Collect all 3 cards to
- 5 postcard designs in total

## [シティホール塚口] Limited to 30 guests! Japanese flute and taiko performance by musician Takahito Sakamoto on Wednesday, August 26

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000268.000084326.html
- anchor: #n1939528
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベルコ、シティホール塚口

Facts:
- Limited to 30 guests
- Aug. 26, 2026

## MARUGAME UDON’s expansion is going well since its return to South Korea; grand opening of its 4th Korean location in Namyangju

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000270.000028440.html
- anchor: #n1939527
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トリドールホールディングス、MARUGAME UDON、Lotte Global Restaurant Service Co, Ltd.、Lotte GRS、丸亀製麺

Facts:
- Its 4th location in South Korea
- Plans to open up to its 8th location by the end of 2026
- Plans to open 35 locations in South Korea by 2030
- 347 locations across 12 countries and regions
- 67 locations in Taiwan
- 143 locations in Indonesia
- Reached 60 locations in the Philippines in June

## Italian luxury brand BONAVENTURA (Bonaventura), based in Milan, launches 3 smartphone case designs compatible with Google Pixel 11

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000293.000024686.html
- anchor: #n1939526
- Companies mentioned: BONAVENTURA、Google

Facts:
- Price: ¥19,800 (tax included)
- Price: ¥14,300 (tax included)

## Newly illustrated merchandise lineup revealed for the immersive pop-up shop “Identity V: Welcome to the Specimen Collection Room”

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000307.000048489.html
- anchor: #n1939525
- Companies mentioned: Anique株式会社、Joker Studio of NetEase

Facts:
- For every 3,300 yen (tax included) spent on eligible products
- Preorders open: Friday, August 28, 2026, 10:00
- Monday, September 28, 10:00

## イタリアの職人が手作業で仕上げるラグジュアリーレザーバッグブランド＜FONTANA MILANO 1915（フォンタ ナミラノ 1915）＞のオーダーイベントをバーニーズ ニューヨーク銀座本店にて開催

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000339.000045848.html
- anchor: #n1939524
- Companies mentioned: FONTANA MILANO 1915、フォンタナミラノ1915、バーニーズ ニューヨーク、バーニーズ ジャパン、BARNEYS NEW YORK

Facts:
- From Thursday, August 20, 2026
- Through Sunday, August 30, 2026
- Around 500 artisans
- Its history spans more than 100 years
- Operates a total of 9 stores and an online store

## The blood-stakes deck-building roguelite chinchiro game 『メンヘラリウム』, featuring an extremely emotionally unstable girl, launches today, Aug. 13 (Thursday), on Nintendo Switch™!

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000343.000053399.html
- anchor: #n1939523
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Phoenixx、Tezcatlipoca、任天堂、Valve Corporation

Facts:
- ¥1,200 (tax included)
- 20% OFF

## The Japanese trailer for the film 『Katy Perry：The Lifetimes Tour - Live from Paris』, opening in theaters on Sep. 2 (Wednesday) and Sep. 5 (Saturday), is now available. The theaters showing the film have also been announced.

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000350.000101737.html
- anchor: #n1939522
- Companies mentioned: カルチャヴィル合同会社、Trafalgar Releasing、10 Lives Studios、ケイティ・ペリー、キャピトル・レコード、Firework Foundation、Music Venue Trust、TOHOシネマズ、１０９シネマズ、ユナイテッド・シネマ、MOVIX、イオンシネマ、長野グランドシネマズ、塚口サンサン劇場、SiFi Productions、Silent House Productions

Facts:
- The film will be released in more than 70 countries worldwide.
- More than 1 million fans worldwide (attendance: 1,058,950 people
- Box office revenue: $134,158,672
- $264,814 for the U.S.-based Firework Foundation
- £81,918 for the U.K.-based Music Venue Trust
- A cumulative 125 billion streams
- More than 70 million albums sold worldwide
- TikTok followers surpass 10 million
- Spotify monthly listeners reach a career high of 91 million
- 132 countries worldwide

## 【群馬県 × PoliPoli Gov】Public comments sought on prefectural housing that is easier for families with children and young people to live in

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000362.000032735.html
- anchor: #n1939521
- Companies mentioned: 群馬県、PoliPoli、PoliPoli Gov、株式会社PoliPoli

Facts:
- Comments will be accepted through Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Comment period: from Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Through 23:59 on Sunday, September 13, 2026

## World first! A definitive disc guide featuring rare and hidden gems from Brazil, brought to you by Japan, a powerhouse in discovering Brazilian music. On sale September 8 from DU BOOKS!

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000374.000033531.html
- anchor: #n1939520
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ディスクユニオン、DU BOOKS、ラバーガード・レコード

Facts:
- An archive of all 253 titles, brought together with overwhelming passion
- List price: ¥3,000 before tax
- 46-size format / softcover / full color / 256 pages
- Release date: September 8, 2026

## ESSENCE, which brings in female DJs captivating audiences worldwide, welcomes next-generation techno icon Estella Boersma from the Netherlands for the first time in about 2 years!

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000405.000050845.html
- anchor: #n1939519
- Companies mentioned: Estella Boersma、N²、STRATAH、YURI VALEN、miu miu、Dolce & Gabbana、Nars Cosmetics、Unknown To The Unknown、Dance Trax、Boiler Room、Mixmag Lab、Arte TV、Hör Berlin、DJ Mag HQ、Awakenings、DIPLO、きゅんです、OTO、ZEROTOKYO、EB-REX

Facts:
- DOOR: ¥3,500-
- FASTPASS TICKET: ¥3,000-

## Episode 7 of the TV anime 『うしろの正面カムイさん』 airs on TOKYO MX on Friday, August 14! Synopsis and preview stills released!

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000424.000015126.html
- anchor: #n1939518
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウェイブ、小学館、ゼロジー、ZG-R、スタジオアカンサス

Facts:
- Price: ¥16,500 (tax included)
- Price: ¥14,300 (tax included)
- Broadcast begins July 2026
- All 12 comic volumes are now on sale to great acclaim!!
- Capital: 73 million yen

## The web seminar “Winning E-commerce Runs on ‘8 Steps to Improvement’: A Practical Course for E-commerce Managers Looking to Systematize Operational Improvements” will be held on August 27, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000427.000128388.html
- anchor: #n1939517
- Companies mentioned: マーケティングアソシエーション株式会社、HATME株式会社

Facts:
- Provides customer service and order processing support for more than 400 companies and 1,000 projects
- Provides one-stop support, from e-commerce site development to operational outsourcing, with a track record of proposals to more than 400 companies across the group
- Established: July 1, 2022

## This summer’s Comiket comes from snow country! 『原神』 will exhibit at Comic Market 108! A special stage and large-scale displays are planned, along with exclusive giveaways available only at the event!

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000435.000096124.html
- anchor: #n1939516
- Companies mentioned: HoYoverse、COGNOSPHERE、PlayStation、Xbox、Nintendo Switch

Facts:
- 2026年8月15日（土）・16日（日）
- 4 types of giveaways

## ＜News＞August 13, 2026: 『EGGコンソール 怨霊戦記 PC-8801mkIISR』 released for Nintendo Switch™.

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000515.000069696.html
- anchor: #n1939515
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Ｄ４エンタープライズ、スタジオWING、Nintendo Switch™、プロジェクトEGG、MSX Licensing Corporation

Facts:
- Price: 880 yen (tax included) (Japan)

## 【Enjoy Aramasa and Juyondai for ¥2,980 (tax included)】An ultra-affordable tasting plan featuring 5 rare sake varieties｜Aug. 15 (Saturday)–Aug. 31 (Monday), available exclusively at 2 locations of 日本酒原価酒蔵 and the private-room izakaya 天日 本厚木店

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000539.000055180.html
- anchor: #n1939514
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビリオンフーズ、日本酒原価酒蔵、個室居酒屋天日

Facts:
- ¥2,980 (tax included)
- お1人様+¥550(税込)で日本酒が35種になるプレミアム飲み放題への変更も可能です
- お1人様につきお通し代を別途¥491(税込¥540)頂戴いたします
- Limited to 36 people at each location

## The Cthulhu-meets-hotel-management adventure game 『ヨグ＝ソトースの庭』, with a 95% approval rating, launches an emergency free demo today!

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000573.000053064.html
- anchor: #n1939513
- Companies mentioned: 松竹株式会社、Bone Nail、Nintendo Switch、Steam

Facts:
- 500,000 copies sold worldwide
- More than 10,000 reviews
- First-edition limited release: ¥4,400 (tax included)
- Standard edition: ¥2,970 (tax included)
- Nintendo Switch download edition price: ¥1,980 (tax included)

## 【Free report now available】What should businesses actually do to optimize for AI search? A thorough guide to AI search optimization strategies and pitfalls

- Published: 2026-08-13T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000607.000037205.html
- anchor: #n1939512
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カンリー、Google、Yahoo!、Apple

Facts:
- A system for centrally managing information on approximately 130,000 or more locations