# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-13 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 9 of 12

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 978 items from 7 sources; Japan, 153 items from 3 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## [海洋博公園] Aug. 23 (Sun.) 海洋文化館 × 沖縄美ら海水族館 Marine Culture Lecture Special Session: “The Ecology of Okinawa’s Sea Turtles and Pacific Sea Turtle Culture”

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:35:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000218.000024500.html
- anchor: #n1945561
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人 沖縄美ら島財団、海洋博公園、海洋文化館、沖縄美ら海水族館

Facts:
- 190 yen for adults
- 20 people

## “Tokyo Sumo Stable Entertainment TOKYO SUMO CLUB ENTERTAINMENT,” a sumo show restaurant for international tourists to experience Japanese traditional culture, especially the national sport of sumo, inside 東京タワー, opening in August 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:33:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000167583.html
- anchor: #n1945562
- Companies mentioned: クロノスガイヤ株式会社、東京タワー、旭富士、日馬富士、TOKYO SUMO CLUB ENTERTAINMENT

Facts:
- Opening on Aug. 12, 2026 (Wed.)
- Seating capacity: 177 seats

## DAZBEE（ダズビー） releases new single “Goodnight Lucy”!

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:33:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001873.000055377.html
- anchor: #n1945563
- Companies mentioned: DAZBEE、Zenless Zone Zero、NIGHT HIKE、ブルーアーカイブ、メメントモリ、Weverse、YouTube

Facts:
- Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026

## [Survey on Attitudes Toward Student Entrepreneurship] 60% of entrepreneurs say, “If I could go back to my student days, I’d like to start a business as a student” — 80% of those who experienced student entrepreneurship say they are glad they started a business

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:32:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000056016.html
- anchor: #n1945564
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ANOBAKA、Mercor、Scale AI、Anysphere（Cursor）

Facts:
- 60% of entrepreneurs say, “If I could go back to my student days, I’d like to start a business as a student”
- 58.1% of entrepreneurs who started businesses as working adults without having tried entrepreneurship as students said, “If I could go back to my student days, I’d like to start a business as a student”
- Only 14.5% had seriously considered entrepreneurship as an option during their student days
- 77.8% of student entrepreneurs who actually started businesses while students said they were glad they did
- The most common reason for not starting a business as a student was “lack of knowledge about entrepreneurship” (59.7%)
- “I hadn’t settled on a business idea” (51.6%)
- “Lack of funding” (25.8%)
- 81.6% of all respondents said, “Students today are in an environment where it is easy to start a business”
- Only 31.1% agreed that “university career education should encourage entrepreneurship more”

## Regional Medical Care Collaboration Exchange Meeting “Medicalliance Day (MedicallianceDAY) 2026 in TOKYO” to be held

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000010559.html
- anchor: #n1945567
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ギミック、青山学院大学、中国電力株式会社、二松学舎大学、株式会社メドコム、公益財団法人 日産厚生会 玉川病院、社会福祉法人 東京有隣会 有隣病院、全国土木建築国民健康保険組合 総合病院厚生中央病院、地方独立行政法人 東京都立病院機構 東京都立荏原病院、社会福祉法人 恩賜財団済生会支部東京都済生会 東京都済生会中央病院、公益財団法人 がん研究会 有明病院、公益社団法人 東京都医師会

Facts:
- Date and time: Sept. 5, 2026 (Sat.), 13:00-20:30 (reception: 19:30-20:30)
- Registration deadline: Aug. 31, 2026 (Mon.)

## Special bonus: nail stickers & slider case ♪ Cover features “Sumikko Gurashi: Angels and Devils’ Tail Buddies.” The autumn issue of 『ねーねー』 goes on sale Aug. 12!

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001282.000072639.html
- anchor: #n1945566
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社主婦と生活社、San-X Co., Ltd.

Facts:
- Special price: 1210 yen (base price: 1100 yen)
- A major feature on “Pompompurin”! Packed with special content, including a report on the Sanrio Character Ranking and an art collection ♪ Brought to you in a generous 4-page feature!

## ギャグあり漫才あり新喜劇的お約束あり！ 連綿と受け継がれてきた吉本の伝統の笑い！『ナインティナイン岡村隆史の花の駐在さん～駐在さんと赤い糸～』8月16日（日）13:30～15:00放送

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005249.000029501.html
- anchor: #n1945565
- Companies mentioned: 吉本興業株式会社、BSよしもと、ナインティナイン、FUJIWARA、モーニング娘。、M-1グランプリ、きむらバンド、TVer

Facts:
- The television program began in 1976
- 2025 M-1グランプリ champion
- Has 10,000 followers on TikTok
- A promise made 30 years ago to his girlfriend from university

## [AI Expo 2026 Summer] 株式会社Co-Labo AI joins as a sponsor, supporting the adoption of AI by Japanese companies with its new concept, “AI conversion rate”

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:21:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000177153.html
- anchor: #n1945458
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Co-Labo AI、株式会社リクルート

Facts:
- Event dates: Aug. 26 (Wed.) and 27 (Thu.), 2026

## [奈良市] Supporting volunteer activities in areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:20:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000463.000036429.html
- anchor: #n1945459
- Companies mentioned: 奈良市、奈良市役所

Facts:
- １人あたり最大 ３０，０００円（実費分）
- Applications open on Aug. 10, Reiwa 8 (Mon.)

## [Oisix Niigata] “Reconstruction Support Games” to be held during the Chunichi series, Aug. 18-20 — joint project with 新潟医療福祉大学 —

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:19:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000143.000156814.html
- anchor: #n1945460
- Companies mentioned: オイシックス新潟アルビレックス・ベースボール・クラブ、株式会社新潟プロ野球団、新潟医療福祉大学、日本赤十字社、O1-ZERO ONE TALENT AGENCY、TeNYテレビ新潟、オイシックス・ラ・大地株式会社、CBO

Facts:
- An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 occurred
- We will donate 5% of sales
- ご来場者1名につき20円を球団より寄付いたします

## The 5th group of startups selected for “SusHi Tech Global”!

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:18:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006844.000052467.html
- anchor: #n1945461
- Companies mentioned: 東京都、SusHi Tech Global

Facts:
- The total number of participating companies has reached 111
- １件当たり上限２億円の資金サポート
- 上限10億円の資金サポート付き

## NVIDIA が世界有数の金融機関 6 社と提携し、5,000 億ドル超の第三者資本を動員する AI コンピュート インフラの資金調達プラットフォームを構築へ

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:16:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000646.000012662.html
- anchor: #n1945462
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、Apollo、BlackRock、Blackstone、Brookfield、Goldman Sachs、KKR

## New products featuring illustrations from the new smartphone game 『ディズニー スパークリンク・スターズ』 debut at Animate! A fair offering a “portrait card” bonus and special displays at select stores are also planned!

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:12:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008796.000016756.html
- anchor: #n1945364
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アニメイト、ディズニー、Pixar、coly Inc.

Facts:
- “Life-size acrylic stands” featuring 15 Spark Riders
- 1,650 yen each (tax included)
- 1,320 yen each (tax included)
- 1,100 yen each (tax included)
- 2,420 yen each (tax included)
- For every 3,000 yen (tax included) spent

## The Great Liver Reset! Learn about improving fatty liver during a hospital stay: causes and remedies for fatty liver. “Health Capsule! Genki Time” airs Aug. 16 (Sun.)

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001586.000015357.html
- anchor: #n1945365
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CBCテレビ

Facts:
- About 1 in 4 adults in Japan is said to have fatty liver
- About 80% of people who were hospitalized saw benefits such as normalized liver function and weight loss
- Approximate amounts of each type of alcoholic drink equivalent to 20 g of pure alcohol

## Secured Finance provides a lending protocol for a proof-of-concept trial to put Japanese government bond (JGB) repo trading on-chain by 三菱UFJ信託銀行

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:05:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000172212.html
- anchor: #n1945366
- Companies mentioned: Secured Finance AG、三菱UFJ信託銀行、Digital Asset Holdings, LLC、Progmat, Inc.、Broadridge社、Bank of America、Citadel Securities、DTCC、Société Générale、Tradeweb、DTC

Facts:
- 2026年6月に1日平均3,570億ドル（月間7.5兆ドル）の取引を処理した

## TVアニメ『ブルーロック』×モンスト初コラボを8月16日（日）12：00より開催！

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:05:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000854.000025121.html
- anchor: #n1945367
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MIXI、株式会社ギフティ

Facts:
- The project invited 300 high school forwards (FWs).
- Only 35 people survived.
- As of December 2025, the service had surpassed 65 million users worldwide.
- 120 people in total
- 50 winners
- 10,000 yen worth of “Eraberu Pay®”

## Notice: “Kiraboshi Day” to be held during the Nagoya match on Sept. 19 (Sat.)

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:02:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001030.000034942.html
- anchor: #n1945368
- Companies mentioned: FC東京、名古屋グランパス、株式会社きらぼし銀行、MUFGスタジアム(国立競技場)

Facts:
- For the first 20,000 visitors

## NHKワールド JAPAN’s new program “SCHOOL OF J-POP” to feature internationally popular anime creator group “Trash Taste” in its premiere broadcast (Aug. 21)

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:02:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000986.000096446.html
- anchor: #n1945369
- Companies mentioned: NHKワールド JAPAN、Trash Taste、株式会社GeeXPlus、株式会社ドワンゴ、Reol、夏吉ゆうこ、早見沙織

Facts:
- The YouTube channel has 1.62 million subscribers
- The podcast has surpassed 500 million plays
- The program will be broadcast and streamed in 160 countries and regions

## 【バンビシャス奈良】Daiwa House cup U15 バスケットボール サマーキャンプ 2026

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:00:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000163.000105349.html
- anchor: #n1945370
- Companies mentioned: バンビシャス奈良、大和ハウス工業株式会社、一般社団法人奈良県バスケットボール協会、医療法人和幸会 阪奈中央病院、千葉ジェッツ、大阪エヴェッサ、神戸ストークス、香川ファイブアローズ、Red Demons、M.R.Sea、Super Waves、B.FORCE愛媛

Facts:
- 9 teams in total
- Finished 8th overall

## [札幌かに本家, in front of Meieki] A summer-colored (Natsuiro) lunch featuring a crab tempura rice bowl and crab somen noodles, perfect for getting through the lingering summer heat, is now available for a limited time.

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000186345.html
- anchor: #n1945387
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社札幌かに本家、札幌かに本家

Facts:
- Starting Aug. 17, 2026 (Mon.)
- September 18, 2026 (Friday)
- Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)

## ヤバイTシャツ屋さん and ポカリスエット team up at a summer music festival!

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000084230.html
- anchor: #n1945386
- Companies mentioned: 大塚製薬、ヤバイTシャツ屋さん、ポカリスエット

Facts:
- Currently available in more than 20 countries and regions
- The songs have surpassed 130 million total plays
- “かわE” has also surpassed 100 million plays
- Sold out after drawing a record 18,000 people over 2 days

## [Part 2] Turning MINISTOP into a fan-participation “support hub”! Launch of a proof-of-concept trial for a “new fan experience” by MINISTOP × CheerSPOT × pinable

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000168632.html
- anchor: #n1945385
- Companies mentioned: ミニストップ株式会社、INFORICH、AdvertisementMind株式会社、ドラマチックレコード

Facts:
- The click-through rate for the “ONE LOVE ONE HEART in 3 Minutes” video exceeds 14%
- Enter to win with purchases of 800 yen or more, including soft serve ice cream

## Fight card announced for Shimon’s ONE main-card debut at “ONE SAMURAI 3”! ONE Flyweight Muay Thai: Shimon vs. Suablack

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000132638.html
- anchor: #n1945384
- Companies mentioned: ONE Championship、ONE Championship JAPAN、U-NEXT、チケットぴあ

Facts:
- September 12, 2026 (Saturday)
- 〒231-0032

## “Reverse: 1999” celebrates its 3rd anniversary! Get 67 free pulls by logging in—multiple generous login campaigns offer new ★6 characters for free. Anniversary-exclusive character Rianon (CV: Rio Tsuchiya) arrives

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000123449.html
- anchor: #n1945383
- Companies mentioned: BLUEPOCH GAMES CO., LIMITED、Simeji、animate

Facts:
- Up to 67 free pulls
- 30 free pulls in total
- 10 free pulls
- 15 additional pulls as a gift
- 22 pulls as a gift
- August 13, 2026
- September 24
- October 26, 2023

## サン宝石’s ほっぺちゃん is now a Shibuya souvenir! A limited-time POPUP STORE is open at MIYASHITA PARK from Aug. 7

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000148433.html
- anchor: #n1945382
- Companies mentioned: サン宝石、メモリーテックつくば株式会社、ほっぺちゃん

Facts:
- Starting Friday, Aug. 7, 2026.
- Through Aug. 31 (Monday)

## 北海道江差町 and ステラーグリーン sign a partnership agreement to realize a zero-carbon city

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000111802.html
- anchor: #n1945381
- Companies mentioned: 北海道江差町、ステラーグリーン、株式会社ステラーグリーン

Facts:
- August 13, 2026 (Thu)
- Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050

## An in-depth guide to the 2026 fiscal year’s “2 major subsidy programs,” worth up to 100 million yen! Seminar and business leaders’ networking event featuring subsidy expert Yuta Ogata of 株式会社G&N to be held in Shinjuku on Aug. 27 (Thu.)

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000138.000016218.html
- anchor: #n1945380
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社G&N、株式会社経営参謀、参謀BAR

Facts:
- Worth up to 100 million yen
- More than 1,200 companies to date
- More than 20 billion yen in total support
- Capacity: 50 people
- Participation fee: 6,000 yen

## We give students’ “I want to try” ideas our full support.

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000177.000041473.html
- anchor: #n1945379
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイジーエー、アパレルブランド「axes femme(アクシーズファム)」、福井大学、武生商工高等学校美術部、青山学院大学、杉野服飾大学、近畿大学、古着・リメイクブランド「PASTEQIDOR(パステキドール)」

Facts:
- The project’s overview and アイジーエー’s business were introduced to about 120 students at the university
- Activities began in April this fiscal year. 5 students are currently participating
- 10 art club members formed 5 pairs
- Design work began on the theme “Countries of the world 100 years from now”
- In FY2025, 近畿大学 collaborated with “PASTEQIDOR” as part of its SDGs initiatives

## Goods from “ディズニー スパークリンク・スターズ” make their debut! A POP UP STORE will also open from Aug. 28, 2026 (Fri.)!

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000237.000044804.html
- anchor: #n1945378
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社coly、ディズニー スパークリンク・スターズ

Facts:
- For every 3,000 yen spent (tax included)
- Portrait cards (15 designs in total)

## An original sake recreating the in-game “sake” from the single-player PC game Kenshi is now available

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000733.000006894.html
- anchor: #n1945377
- Companies mentioned: KURAND株式会社、Lo-Fi Games、松岡醸造

Facts:
- Price: 6,490 yen (tax included)
- Volume: 360 ml
- Alcohol content: 14%
- Kenshi has become a game with more than 3 million players worldwide.

## Samsung Galaxy’s free app for trying the latest OS, Try Galaxy, gets a revamp on Aug. 13, 2026 (Thu.)

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000971.000030942.html
- anchor: #n1945376
- Companies mentioned: サムスン電子ジャパン株式会社、Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.、アイホン株式会社、Cisco、株式会社デンソーウェーブ

Facts:
- 26 languages covering 125 countries
- 26 languages
- More than 99 million downloads to date

## 特選試写会「ママがもうこの世界にいなくても 私の命の日記」を9月14日東京、15日仙台で開催【報知新聞社】

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001003.000071317.html
- anchor: #n1945375
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社報知新聞社、ダイドードリンコ株式会社、写光レンタル販売株式会社、カーコンビニ俱楽部株式会社、株式会社ウインダム、読売新聞東京本社、ミヤギテレビ、福島民友新聞社、カメイ、宮城県読売会、宮城読売IS

Facts:
- 800 seats at the Tokyo venue
- 800 seats at the Sendai venue

## [Have you ever seen a creature like this!?] There’s a reason “Why did it end up looking like that?” Discover the wonders of evolution through bizarre creatures in the new book “Evolution Is Amazing! An Illustrated Guide to the World’s Most Bizarre Creatures”!

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001281.000072639.html
- anchor: #n1945374
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社主婦と生活社、Amazon

Facts:
- Released on Friday, July 24, 2026
- List price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
- ISBN: 978-4-391-16845-7
- Page count: 112 pages

## Face paralysis [100% clairvoyance]: Spirit-image divination, rumored to make accurate predictions according to numerous reviews, is now available on 本格占い｜みのり

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001324.000074768.html
- anchor: #n1945373
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社レンサ、テレシスネットワーク株式会社、ベーラ・ベクレル・BB先生、みのり～本格占い～、せきらら-Sekirara-、テックマニア -techmania-、うらなえる-運命の恋占い-

Facts:
- August 13, 2026
- Began planning and operating the romance and fortune-telling media “みのり” in 2020
- Launched the romance column and free fortune-telling media for women, “せきらら-Sekirara-,” in 2022
- Began operating “テックマニア -techmania-” in 2021, a comprehensive site that supports people aiming for careers in the IT industry with job changes, freelance work and learning, and helps them find opportunities suited to each individual
- Launched “うらなえる-運命の恋占い-,” a media platform for women themed around “fortune-telling × romance,” in July 2020

## The London cast production of ‘DEATH NOTE: The Musical’ opens! [Runs through Sept. 12]

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001342.000028143.html
- anchor: #n1945372
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ホリプロ、集英社、ロイヤル・シェイクスピア・カンパニー、トラファルガー・シアター・プロダクションズ、Pinnacle Productions、バービカン

Facts:
- Scheduled for a total of 51 performances
- Tickets from £25
- I have nothing but gratitude for 集英社, who trusted HoriPro and stayed with us all the way through to this London production. Until now, we had set our sights on this London production, but now that we have truly reached the global starting line, we are revising our goal to make this work a Japanese original production staged around the world. The opening night left that powerful an impression on me.

## ザ・マミィ’s Sakai reveals he and his wife have had no sex in their 3 years of marriage: “I have no choice but to rely on magic”; his wife is appalled, but an unexpected turn unfolds through magic on a full moon night?! | Original program ‘Doping Talking 2,’ hosted by 霜降り明星’s Soshina

- Published: 2026-08-13T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003778.000064643.html
- anchor: #n1945371
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、霜降り明星、ザ・マミィ、空気階段、ちぇく田

Facts:
- Annual sales of ¥700 million
- ¥1 million will be awarded

## [For students graduating in 27/28] Job-hunting event “Mahjong Battle for Job Seekers,” where logical thinking and quick decision-making shine, to be held on Aug. 25 (Tue.) and Sept. 10 (Thu.)!

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:58:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000062523.html
- anchor: #n1945284
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カケハシスカイ、GMARCH

Facts:
- More than 60% of participating students attend universities at GMARCH level or above
- 71% of participants took part “as part of their job search”
- 64% are looking forward to “meeting companies that value mahjong”
- More than 60% of students are also interested in small and midsize businesses and startups
- Participants: 25 students per session (first come, first served)
- Participating companies: Limited to 3 per event (first come, first served)
- Our company has held recruiting events through mahjong for approximately 10 years

## Membership in “Club IFA,” a members-only community for IFAs, reaches 80

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:54:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000373.000055969.html
- anchor: #n1945285
- Companies mentioned: アドバイザーナビ株式会社、Club IFA

Facts:
- Membership reaches 80
- 36 IFA firms are represented
- Of these, 19 are representatives of IFA firms
- 5 are executives
- ¥10,000 per month (excluding tax)

## Your favorite supports you in an emergency—orders open for “Oshi Can,” canned Danish bread

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:53:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000110924.html
- anchor: #n1945286
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AttendMe、株式会社コマースOneホールディングス

Facts:
- Collaborations with 27 VTubers
- Canned bread with a shelf life of approximately 3 years
- A track record of collaborations with more than 1,000 VTubers
- Currently partnered with more than 3,000 VTubers
- Total SNS followers exceed 30 million
- Price: ¥2,400 (tax included)
- Shipping: ¥900 nationwide
- Capital: 30 million yen

## 練習船による八代港（熊本）での給水・シャワー提供の実施について（令和８年熊本地震）

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:46:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000729.000075419.html
- anchor: #n1945287
- Companies mentioned: 独立行政法人国立高等専門学校機構、商船高専、大島商船高等専門学校、弓削商船高等専門学校、広島商船高等専門学校

Facts:
- Ōshima Maru: Reiwa 8, Aug. 14 (Fri.)–Aug. 16 (Sun.)
- Yuge Maru: Reiwa 8, Aug. 18 (Tue.)–Aug. 19 (Wed.)
- Hiroshima Maru: Reiwa 8, Aug. 21 (Fri.)–Aug. 22 (Sat.)

## A collaboration cap by Taisei Miyagawa × TRAFFIC HARMONY arrives at HMV online shop “morecos+”! An autograph event exclusively for purchasers is also confirmed

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:43:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000212.000107950.html
- anchor: #n1940704
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DONGRAMY PROJECT、HMV、TRAFFIC HARMONY、BUSAN DEPART

Facts:
- ¥6,900 (tax included)
- The total number of followers across social media now exceeds 2.7 million

## 【宮崎県国富町】宇留島光慶選手（宮崎工業高校3年）がレスリングU17世界選手権大会に出場！

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:40:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000113878.html
- anchor: #n1940705
- Companies mentioned: 宮崎県国富町、宮崎工業高校、JOCジュニアオリンピックカップ

Facts:
- 2026 U17 World Championships
- 110-kilogram class

## [KACHIKA] Thoughtful details in a quiet design. Long-awaited new colors arrive for the popular “SOLA” backpack

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000532.000008833.html
- anchor: #n1940706
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SynaBiz、株式会社オークファン、KACHIKA、NETSEA、NETSEA MallLive、D2X、Amazon

Facts:
- Lightweight design weighing approximately 470 g
- Available in 6 colors
- Ranked No. 1 in the backpack category of Amazon’s best-seller rankings

## MOMI&TOY'S, known for its melt-in-your-mouth crepes, will offer ２ limited-time dessert crepes made with honey sweet potatoes, letting customers enjoy an early taste of autumn.

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000244.000143384.html
- anchor: #n1940707
- Companies mentioned: MOMI&TOY'S

## 【医療法人れもん会グループ】日比谷セントラルクリニック、事業拡大に伴い「クリニック開業支援」公式サイトをリニューアル。実績50社以上のノウハウで展開｜Medi Face, Ltd.

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:37:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000080422.html
- anchor: #n1940708
- Companies mentioned: 医療法人れもん会グループ、日比谷セントラルクリニック、株式会社Medi Face、医療法人鳳應会、きくち行政書士事務所

Facts:
- Clinic launch support track record: More than 50 companies
- Number of affiliated physicians: More than 100
- Total group staff: More than 160
- Initial consultation fee: ¥0 (completely free)

## From “just watching” to “playing together.” Makuake launches for ミラドキランド, a new service where streamers and viewers can have fun in the same world!

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:34:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000029715.html
- anchor: #n1940709
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドキドキファクトリー、株式会社ギグビーイング、Makuake、YouTube、ミラドキランド

Facts:
- 24-hour special livestream
- Aug. 29, 2026 (Sat.), 19:00–Aug. 30 (Sun.), 19:00

## “SPARK RICH,” the strongest carbonation ever, gets a refresh at Maihama IkspiariⓇ! Sales begin for “milkkiss soft serve,” with more than 20,000 sold.

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:33:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000159686.html
- anchor: #n1940710
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社milkkiss、アサヒ

Facts:
- More than 20,000 sold
- 730 yen (tax included)
- 580 yen (tax included)
- 880 yen (tax included)
- ¥380 (tax included)
- ¥1,180 (tax included)

## Trailhead Global Holdings steps up its expansion across Asia

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:33:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000205.000072408.html
- anchor: #n1940711
- Companies mentioned: Trailhead Global Holdings、Onono Corporation、Onono Village、ワイエスフード、九州筑豊ラーメン山小屋、KINKA、BURGER REVOLUTION

Facts:
- THG holds an 80% investment stake
- The other party holds 20%

## V-livestreaming communication app “IRIAM” brings COOL to the Summer Comiket venue! A booth featuring ice pillars and intensive cooling with cooling gas

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000070082.html
- anchor: #n1940714
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社IRIAM、株式会社ディー・エヌ・エー、DeNA

Facts:
- “Comic Market 108”
- 15 ice pillars
- 6.4 million cumulative downloads

## Second Survey on the Actual Situation of Searching for Care Facilities (2026)

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000154.000009951.html
- anchor: #n1940713
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社鎌倉新書、株式会社エイジプラス、いい介護

Facts:
- 104 valid responses
- Requested information materials for an average of 6.5 facilities
- Visited an average of 4.2 facilities
- 52.9% responded that they were “the person who would use the facility (the user)”
- “Internet searches” (69.2%)
- “I have no knowledge of care (care facilities)” (50.0%)
- “Monthly fees” (60.6%)
- “Because the location and access were good” (71.2%)
- 32.7% responded “¥0 or only a security deposit or guarantee deposit”
- “¥0 or only a security deposit or guarantee deposit” accounted for 55.9%
- “Under ¥200,000 and at least ¥150,000” accounted for 31.7%
- “Under ¥250,000 and at least ¥200,000” accounted for 28.8%

## Nostalgic MMORPG “晴空物語 あげいん！” launches the “晴空城踏破イベント”! Chance to earn an exclusive title! A new “仙酒” arrives in the Mall & Challenge

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000211.000087703.html
- anchor: #n1940712
- Companies mentioned: MoonRabbit Corporation、X-LEGEND Entertainment Corp.

Facts:
- The drop rates for various “晴空城の強者の証BOX” items and “スキル書のページ” have increased by 3 times

## Launch of a proof-of-concept experiment to put Japanese government bond (JGB) repo transactions on-chain

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:25:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000356.000036656.html
- anchor: #n1940688
- Companies mentioned: 三菱UFJフィナンシャル・グループ、三菱UFJモルガン・スタンレー証券、三菱UFJ信託銀行、三菱UFJ銀行、Digital Asset Holdings, LLC、Progmat, Inc.、Secured Finance AG、Morgan Stanley、UBS

Facts:
- AuM of approximately ¥452 billion

## Metaplanet Securities to handle the first issuance under parent company’s new bond issuance program, “BitBonds”

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:18:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000110.000045441.html
- anchor: #n1940689
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メタプラネット証券、株式会社メタプラネット、Siiibo証券株式会社、日本証券業協会

Facts:
- Total issuance amount
- Interest rate
- Capital

## Ibaraki Prefecture’s first location! Popular sushi izakaya offering creative sushi and sake delivered daily opens in front of Mito Station! “Sushi to Oden Ninoya Mito” opens on Aug. 21, 2026 (Fri.)

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000322.000020880.html
- anchor: #n1940642
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社一家ホールディングス、株式会社一家ダイニングプロジェクト、株式会社ボタラシアンリゾート、THE BOTANICAL RESORT 林音（リンネ）、屋台屋 博多劇場、大衆ジンギスカン酒場ラムちゃん、韓国屋台ハンサム、The Place of Tokyo、みんなのウェディング、株式会社一家レジャーサービス

Facts:
- Opening on Aug. 21, 2026 (Fri.)
- The restaurant has 68 seats
- Can accommodate groups of up to 20 people
- Floor area: 35 tsubo
- Average budget: ¥4,500–¥5,000
- Capital: ¥50,741,650
- 85 directly operated locations (as of the end of June 2026)

## Easy auto-battle RPG “Ragnarok: Adventures” set for release in Japan!

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:09:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002153.000025063.html
- anchor: #n1940643
- Companies mentioned: ガンホー・オンライン・エンターテイメント株式会社、Gravity Co., Ltd.、Lee MyoungJin(studio DTDS)、Apple Inc.、Google LLC

Facts:
- Amazon gift cards worth ¥5,000 each / 30 winners

## “Usamaru Kitchen,” celebrating its 2nd anniversary, unveils new limited-time outfits for the latter half of August!

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:05:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000692.000017345.html
- anchor: #n1940644
- Companies mentioned: Rabbi Tail Studio株式会社、ポッピンゲームズジャパン株式会社、スパイラルセンス株式会社、Google Inc.、Apple Inc.、Cisco

Facts:
- Event period: After maintenance on Aug. 13, 2026 (Thu.)
- Sept. 1, 2026 (Tue.) 14:00
- Release date: Aug. 13, 2024

## Nexon announces a $2 billion special dividend

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:04:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000513.000014847.html
- anchor: #n1940645
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ネクソン、東京証券取引所、JPX日経インデックス400、日経株価指数300、日経平均株価225

Facts:
- 1株当たり415円
- Approximately ¥324 billion in total
- Approximately $2 billion
- ¥842 billion
- Approximately ¥100 billion annually
- 1株当たり30円
- 1株当たり60円
- Equivalent to ¥30 billion
- ¥900 billion

## Traders Securities to hold “Traders Summer Session 2026,” a financial and economics study session for working professionals enrolled in MBA programs

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:04:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000964.000000168.html
- anchor: #n1940646
- Companies mentioned: トレイダーズ証券株式会社、トレイダーズホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- Participants: 11
- Assumption that participants would be entrusted with managing ¥10 billion
- 83% recommendation rate

## Notice of consolidated results for the 2nd quarter of fiscal 2026

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:03:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000514.000014847.html
- anchor: #n1940647
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ネクソン、Blizzard Entertainment、テンセント、Manjuu Games、GRAYGAMES、Embark Studios、IO division

Facts:
- Second-quarter revenue reached ¥121.1 billion, up 2% year on year on an accounting basis (down 6% at constant exchange rates[v]), driven by continued growth in the MapleStory franchise and a solid contribution from “ARC Raiders®”
- Operating profit was ¥31.3 billion, exceeding the company’s forecast. Year on year, it declined 17% on an accounting basis (down 31% at constant exchange rates[v]).
- The cash balance of ¥842 billion[ii] is sufficient to support future growth investments
- 1株当たり415円、総額約3,240億円[iii]、または約20億ドル[iv]の特別配当として株主の皆様へ還元いたします。

## ZenmuTech begins development of “Secret-Sharing Storage” and “ZENMU Virtual Drive for Mac” to expand the information-leak prevention market

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:03:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000041061.html
- anchor: #n1940648
- Companies mentioned: ZenmuTech、株式会社ZenmuTech、QueryAhead®

Facts:
- Approximately 26,000 devices at a financial consulting company
- Approximately 11,000 devices at a government-affiliated financial institution
- Approximately 8,500 devices at a major electrical equipment manufacturer

## Cholera infections surge across 6 countries in West and Central Africa, with many of those infected being children [Press release]

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:01:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002742.000005176.html
- anchor: #n1940649
- Companies mentioned: ユニセフ、国連児童基金、世界保健機関（WHO）、アフリカ疾病予防センター（Africa CDC）、公益財団法人 日本ユニセフ協会

Facts:
- More than 50,000 cases to date
- 338 deaths
- More than 30,400 cases
- Nearly 700 deaths
- An additional $15 million in emergency funding

## [ROBOT] Releases beta version of “Terastry,” a script editor dedicated to screenplays for films, TV dramas and other video productions

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:00:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000469.000037973.html
- anchor: #n1940650
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社IMAGICA GROUP、株式会社ロボット、ROBOT COMMUNICATIONS INC.、株式会社フォトロン、Photron Limited

Facts:
- Since its founding in 1935
- Capital: 100 million yen

## Why does “nothing change even after introducing AI”? Free report identifies 2 causes and reveals “5 pitfalls that lead to ‘nothing changing after AI adoption’ and how to avoid them”

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000187773.html
- anchor: #n1940666
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シクミ、shikumi inc.

Facts:
- 5 pitfalls that lead to “nothing changing after AI adoption”
- The difference becomes clear after 3 months
- Operational know-how to make AI adoption stick in 90 days
- By week 2, “time spent correcting AI’s answers” increases, making the process feel like doing the work twice
- By month 1, a gap emerges between those who use it and those who don’t
- By month 2, progress stalls as accuracy appears to have plateaued
- By month 3, exceptions pile up
- 独自基準での情報リサーチ業務が1日2〜3時間から約10分に短縮

## Men’s childcare leave uptake rate tops 50% for the first time. What happens to men’s careers when they take time off work?

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000171173.html
- anchor: #n1940665
- Companies mentioned: SEKAIA株式会社、厚生労働省、内閣官房、東京アメリカンクラブ、Uber、ORIX

Facts:
- The rate of men taking childcare leave is 50.9%.
- The previous fiscal year’s childcare leave uptake rate among men was 40.5%
- Up 10.4 percentage points in 1 year
- 50% in 2025
- 85% in 2030
- Participation fee: ¥1,000
- Capacity: 30 people

## Begins using IBM Japan’s AI-driven development solution “ALSEA” to accelerate AI-driven development

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000055206.html
- anchor: #n1940664
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Ubicomホールディングス、日本アイ・ビー・エム株式会社、IBM

Facts:
- Target: Apply it to 100 projects by year-end
- Build a 200-person team this fiscal year
- Customer base of approximately 23,000 medical institutions

## [Held on 8/29, Rd.4] e-Motorsport League UNIZONE 2026 Rd.4: Race participants announced and grid voting opens for Sprint Race ③

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000132621.html
- anchor: #n1940663
- Companies mentioned: UNIZONE、JeMO、JAF、恒志堂レーシング北海道、岩手馬コレーシング、東京ヴェルディレーシング、遠州ハママツモータース、名古屋OJA、Saishunkan Sol 熊本、名古屋王者株式会社、株式会社オートバックスセブン、中部テレコミュニケーション株式会社

Facts:
- Event hours: 12:00 ~ 16:00
- Up to 20 vehicles

## Guest on the Aug. 13 (Thu.) broadcast of “Why So Good?” is 高基浩氏, Representative Director of 株式会社グローバルホールディングス! “It’s a social problem that young people don’t aspire to work in sales”—a win-win sales philosophy built on “giver sales”

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000015257.html
- anchor: #n1940662
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グローバルホールディングス、株式会社まぐまぐ、株式会社クロスリバー

Facts:
- Achieved a 20% fee when the typical rate for recruitment services is 35% of theoretical annual salary

## [Survey release] Study examines the relationship between participation in an AI community for construction industry executives and AI use—建築AI経営研究会 members report 82.8% organizational AI use, compared with 52.0% among nonmembers

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000095.000160136.html
- anchor: #n1940661
- Companies mentioned: 建築AI経営研究会、株式会社LIFEFUND、Claude Code

Facts:
- Difference: +30.8 points
- Members: 48%
- Nonmembers: 20%
- Difference: +28.0 points
- Members: 76%
- Nonmembers: 48%
- Members: 69.0%
- Nonmembers: 44.0%
- Difference: +25.0 points
- Members: 59%
- Nonmembers: 36%
- Difference: +23.0 points
- Nonmembers: 40%
- Members: 24%
- Organizational use of AI (at least one specific department): 76.5%
- “What is needed now: success stories and a roadmap”: 18%
- “What is needed now: success stories

## Former All-Japan Kyokushin Karate Champion 福田美み子 to speak! A study session on “conditioning techniques” for business leaders will be held on Monday, Sept. 7

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000140.000016218.html
- anchor: #n1940660
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社経営参謀、335合同会社、株式会社クラフト・ティー

Facts:
- More than 500 events for business leaders held to date
- More than 7,000 business leaders have participated in total
- Participation fee: 6,000 yen
- Holds a total of more than 30 events each month
- More than 400 business leaders have attended

## ユニクロ Global Brand Ambassador Adam Scott becomes the first recipient of the “Spirit of Golf Award,” recognizing his contributions to golf

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000151.000068741.html
- anchor: #n1940659
- Companies mentioned: ユニクロ、株式会社ファーストリテイリング、R&A

Facts:
- ユニクロ has worked alongside Scott for more than 13 years
- In 2026, he achieved the feat of making 100 consecutive appearances in major tournaments, becoming only the 2nd man in golf history to do so

## Breathtaking views or a hazard? 4割 praise the scenery, while more than 2割 dismiss it outright as “unappealing”

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000118875.html
- anchor: #n1940658
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドリームプランニング、負動産買取センター

Facts:
- Good scenery and views
- Do not find homes on sloped land appealing
- Valid responses

## 株式会社ネオマーケティング launches a new growth service combining customer analytics and social media operations expertise following its transition to a group structure

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000705.000003149.html
- anchor: #n1940657
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ネオマーケティング、株式会社エッセンスマーケティング、imk（イムク）

Facts:
- Organic views generated through social media operations exceed 5 million per month
- Sales up 5 times compared with before measures were implemented

## Next-generation hard-shell suitcase BAMKEL “OUTRAVELER Original,” designed for durability and ease of use, arrives in Japan

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000739.000016803.html
- anchor: #n1940656
- Companies mentioned: きびだんご株式会社、BAMKEL、Covestro、HINOMOTO、日乃本錠前

Facts:
- 37,400 yen (tax and shipping included)
- Target amount: 200,000 yen
- Product weight: 3.82 kg
- Product weight: 5.04 kg
- Product weight: 6.16 kg

## FRONTEO and PURMX Therapeutics launch a proof of concept to identify candidate target molecules and elucidate mechanisms of action for microRNA nucleic acid drugs in hard-to-treat cancers

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000759.000006776.html
- anchor: #n1940655
- Companies mentioned: FRONTEO、PURMX Therapeutics、Springer Nature

Facts:
- Has been underway since February 2026
- Will be carried out as the 7th project
- Approximately 600 magazines
- Approximately 25 years’ worth of past data
- A total of 21

## The new app game for the anime My Hero Academia, My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL (abbreviated as “ヒロサバ”), has surpassed 1 million downloads worldwide! Login bonuses to celebrate the milestone are coming!

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000935.000006348.html
- anchor: #n1940654
- Companies mentioned: KLab株式会社、僕のヒーローアカデミア製作委員会、集英社、gumi

Facts:
- Surpasses 1 million downloads worldwide
- Gacha tickets can be earned during the 4-day period

## 【ネイティブキャンプ留学】Adds a school in Atlanta, U.S., as a new study-abroad destination

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001194.000012419.html
- anchor: #n1940653
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ネイティブキャンプ、ネイティブキャンプ留学

## Following the announcement of the results of the Reiwa ８ Level 1 Civil Engineering Construction Management Engineer First-stage Examination

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002780.000021078.html
- anchor: #n1940652
- Companies mentioned: TAC株式会社

Facts:
- Established: December 1980

## 『美的』25周年アンバサダー・吉田朱里 美容誌初表紙で魅せる、圧倒的ポジティブ♡な3変化 付録は昨夏完売のアカリン監修ブラシ第2弾!!

- Published: 2026-08-13T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003809.000013640.html
- anchor: #n1940651
- Companies mentioned: 美的、SHISEIDO、Anua、ドクターケイ、b idol、タカミ、アルビオン、小学館

Facts:
- More than 3 million total social media followers
- Turns 30 this month
- A 6-page cover story
- More than 100 types of brushes
- Approximately 175 mm long
- Approximately 14.5 g
- Price: 1,680 yen, including tax
- Price: ¥1,400 (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,500 (tax included)
- A total of 8 techniques

## Announces financial results for the 2nd quarter of the fiscal year ending December 2026

- Published: 2026-08-13T15:54:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000106.000093374.html
- anchor: #n1940567
- Companies mentioned: 地主株式会社、地主リート、地主倶楽部

Facts:
- Revenue: 34,592 million yen
- Operating profit: 4,416 million yen
- Ordinary profit: 3,258 million yen
- Net profit for the period: 2,092 million yen
- Balance of real estate for sale: 113.7 billion yen
- Fixed assets (land): 56.1 billion yen
- Equity ratio: 24.6%
- Purchases (on a contract basis): 49.4 billion yen
- Net profit forecast for the period: 8 billion yen

## 【スターゼン】First quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027: Revenue and profit at every level hit record highs, and the dividend forecast was revised upward

- Published: 2026-08-13T15:47:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000159312.html
- anchor: #n1940568
- Companies mentioned: スターゼン株式会社、㈱オサベフーズ、日本マクドナルド

Facts:
- Revenue: 119.14 billion yen (109.7% year on year)
- Gross profit: 11.86 billion yen (115.0% year on year)
- Operating profit: 2.65 billion yen (143.6% year on year)
- Ordinary profit: 3.79 billion yen (148.0% year on year)
- Quarterly net profit: 2.61 billion yen (141.8% year on year)
- Total assets: 213.5 billion yen (+11.3 billion yen)
- Liabilities: 117.8 billion yen (+11.4 billion yen)
- Net assets: 95.6 billion yen (±0 billion yen)
- Equity ratio: 44.8%
- D/E ratio: 0.70 times
- 1 株当たり 26 円

## Location-based VR implementation case study

- Published: 2026-08-13T15:44:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000078259.html
- anchor: #n1940470
- Companies mentioned: DPVR、大朋VR、Hyperdeck、Andretti Indoor Karting & Games、Bay Tek Entertainment、Shanghai Lexiang Technology Co., Ltd

Facts:
- Up to 4 players can participate simultaneously
- Opened to the public on March 10, 2026

## 【Fukuoka Prefecture, 小郡市】Deploys １ staff member from August １３ and provides ongoing support

- Published: 2026-08-13T15:43:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000180743.html
- anchor: #n1940471
- Companies mentioned: 小郡市、福岡県市長会、熊本県宇土市、氷川町、御船町、小郡市社会福祉協議会

Facts:
- ３７ boxes of water
- ２ liters × ２２２ bottles
- ８００ water bags (６ liters)

## Appier【Fiscal 2026 second-quarter results】Revenue, profitability and core free cash flow all reach record highs

- Published: 2026-08-13T15:43:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000212.000025921.html
- anchor: #n1940472
- Companies mentioned: Appier Group 株式会社、Appier、Appier Group

Facts:
- Revenue rose 24.6% year on year to 12.9 billion yen, a record high
- Gross profit rose 33.5% year on year to 7.7 billion yen, a record high
- Gross margin exceeded 60% for the first time, reaching 60.1%
- Operating profit exceeded the forecast, rising 82.8% year on year to 1.5 billion yen
- Operating margin increased to 11.5%
- Core free cash flow rose 243.6% year on year to 2.3 billion yen, a record high for a quarter
- The margin reached 17.7%
- Full-year fiscal 2026 revenue forecast: 54.4 billion yen
- 第3四半期は売上収益138〜139億円

## Become a “company of choice” in ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude: launches a performance-based AI search optimization service

- Published: 2026-08-13T15:40:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000140885.html
- anchor: #n1940473
- Companies mentioned: ChatGPT、Gemini、Copilot、Claude、Perplexity、Google、株式会社コネクタブルー

Facts:
- Zero-click searches account for approximately 61.5% of desktop searches
- Click-through rates fell by approximately 34.5% after the introduction of AI Overviews
- New inquiries via the website increased to 180%
- Prototype requests increased to 250%
- New inquiries increased to 200%
- Sample requests increased to 150%

## Infcurion to provide its next-generation card issuance platform, “Xard,” for the “TOKIUM Business Card”

- Published: 2026-08-13T15:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000155.000031359.html
- anchor: #n1940474
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インフキュリオン、三井住友カード株式会社、株式会社TOKIUM

Facts:
- Aiming to begin accepting applications in December 2026

## From Japan to Singapore: Meowster to exhibit at “Founder Park - AGI Playground”

- Published: 2026-08-13T15:34:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000173247.html
- anchor: #n1940475
- Companies mentioned: Meowster、Founder Park、GeekPark

Facts:
- Meowster’s organic downloads in the Japanese market surpass 60,000
- Recorded more than 7,000 new registrations in 1 day
- DAU exceeds 4,000
- Total TikTok views of Meowster-related content surpass 26 million
- The most-viewed video reached 2.9 million views

## “ELLIA” to be added to the eligible content for the “LinksMate” MVNO service’s zero-rating option starting August 13, 2026 (Thursday)!

- Published: 2026-08-13T15:31:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000357.000025608.html
- anchor: #n1940476
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LogicLinks、Arcstar Co., Ltd.、ELLIA、LinksMate

Facts:
- Data usage for games, content, and social media is discounted by 90% or more
- Starting August 13, 2026 (Thursday)
- Capital: 122.6 million yen

## 株式会社ゼロプレイス provides a digital signage-equipped capsule toy machine to 公益財団法人秋田観光コンベンション協会｜Used to sell Akita Kanto Festival lantern keychains

- Published: 2026-08-13T15:30:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000166888.html
- anchor: #n1940477
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゼロプレイス、公益財団法人秋田観光コンベンション協会、佐竹資料館

Facts:
- A total of 8 capsule toy machines have been installed
- 1個500円で竿燈提灯キーホルダーを販売

## テオリア・テクノロジーズ and ExaMD launch a proof-of-concept trial of a voice AI-based self-check for brain health

- Published: 2026-08-13T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000138825.html
- anchor: #n1940492
- Companies mentioned: テオリア・テクノロジーズ株式会社、ExaMD、エーザイグループ、エクサウィザーズグループ

Facts:
- More than 10 million people are living with dementia or MCI (mild cognitive impairment)
- An estimated 5 million of them are in an MCI state
- A voice-based check that takes “just 60 seconds of speaking”
- Trial period: Planned for approximately 2–3 weeks from early August 2026
- Capital: 800 million yen

## Daiwa Institute of Research enhances quality control functions of its AI migration tool “Smartrans” and steps up its application to large-scale systems

- Published: 2026-08-13T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000110937.html
- anchor: #n1940491
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大和総研、Smartrans

Facts:
- Patent No. 7829785

## From handling inquiries to “performing business tasks”: Launch of “AI AgentPlus Pro,” which automates customer support and subsequent business operations with AI

- Published: 2026-08-13T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000098.000019803.html
- anchor: #n1940490
- Companies mentioned: チャットプラス株式会社、Salesforce、kintone、Slack

Facts:
- We have decided to launch the service on August 13, 2026

## Launches a “company-wide AI transformation project” to support corporate transformation in the AI era

- Published: 2026-08-13T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000026996.html
- anchor: #n1940489
- Companies mentioned: アクシスコンサルティング株式会社、株式会社サン・システムプランニング

Facts:
- For approximately 200 employees across the company
- Number of employees: 197
- Capital: 765 million yen

## Bag subscription service Laxus launches a new optional service (beta) offering sunglasses from leading brands!

- Published: 2026-08-13T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000181.000044666.html
- anchor: #n1940488
- Companies mentioned: ラクサス・テクノロジーズ株式会社、シャネル、グッチ、ティファニー、プラダ、バレンシアガ、日本流通自主管理協会

Facts:
- Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Approximately 60 brands, including Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and シャネル

## Notice of Tokyo office relocation

- Published: 2026-08-13T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000260.000109041.html
- anchor: #n1940487
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パワーエックス、青山フラワーマーケット

Facts:
- The Tokyo office will relocate to TODA BUILDING in Kyobashi, Chuo City, Tokyo, effective October 1, 2026 (Thursday)

## Partial changes to the production plan for battery storage systems

- Published: 2026-08-13T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000261.000109041.html
- anchor: #n1940486
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パワーエックス、三井E&S玉野

Facts:
- Both plants have an annual production capacity of 800 units
- Operations are scheduled to begin in January 2027
- The new plant’s planned start of operations has been changed from June 2027 to July 2028

## 【8/19 14:00開催】AIは企業・サービスをどう認識している？ トドオナダ、LLM認知測定ツール「ディギディギ」を使った実演をセミナーで公開

- Published: 2026-08-13T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000268.000054369.html
- anchor: #n1940485
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トドオナダ、Qlipper、ディギディギ

Facts:
- A free online seminar to be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 14:00–15:00
- Capacity: 20 people
- Average satisfaction rating: 4.3 (5-point scale)
- The service became available as a standalone offering on August 10, 2026.
- Real-time monitoring of more than 4,000 domestic web media outlets

## Achieving “harmony between social contribution and business” on Indian soil

- Published: 2026-08-13T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000284.000011606.html
- anchor: #n1940484
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アドベンチャー、NPO法人結び手、Adventure India Journey Private Limited、skyticket

Facts:
- Funding target: 1 million yen

## Notice: Our representative director and CEO Harada to speak at the “Individual Investor IR Seminar” hosted by ログミーファイナンス on Saturday, August 29

- Published: 2026-08-13T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000288.000021834.html
- anchor: #n1940483
- Companies mentioned: AI CROSS株式会社、ログミーファイナンス

Facts:
- Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Time: 11:00–16:00
- Our appearance is scheduled for 12:00–12:50.
- Company name: AI CROSS株式会社 (securities code: 4476)
- Established: March 2015

## [Isehara City: September-only campaign] Collecting unused backpacks, hiking boots, and trekking gear together｜Up to 1,000 yen off the cost of sorting out summer mountain gear at the foot of Mount Oyama｜まるっと本舗 junk removal service

- Published: 2026-08-13T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000347.000163141.html
- anchor: #n1940482
- Companies mentioned: SYSTR株式会社、まるっと本舗

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

## Festivals and sports, made sustainable. UPDATER rolls out its regional SX solution “LOCAL RE: (Local R.E.)”!

- Published: 2026-08-13T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000377.000050516.html
- anchor: #n1940481
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社UPDATER、佐井村、ジャスティス社、さいエナジー

Facts:
- Swim: 1.5 km
- Bike: 40 km
- Run: 10 km
- 18 athletes from Aomori Prefecture and beyond
- 10 people completed the course
- A total of 163 volunteers and hospitality team members
- 20 volunteers were included on the day
- Provided 96 bottles of “NATURAL MINERAL WATER”
- Collected 48 of those bottles
- Collection rate: 50%
- Approximately 2.4 kg
- Collected 27 bags of debris washed ashore