# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-14 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 1 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 357 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 173 items from 7 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Kyushu's smallest town, 福岡県吉富町, joins forces with Kyushu-born idol group “LinQ”

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:37:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000088604.html
- anchor: #n1964171
- Companies mentioned: 福岡県吉富町、LinQ、株式会社ヤクルト本社、北九州ヤクルト販売株式会社、ヤクルトマン

Facts:
- Yoshitomi Town, with a population of about 6,500
- About 2.2 million total followers across social media

## Explaining programs that small and midsize corporations can use right away: “Grants and Subsidies Seminar 2026 in Kagoshima” to be held on Sept. 3 (Thu.)

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:32:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000157711.html
- anchor: #n1964172
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本中小企業経営者協会、Japan Small and Medium Business Owners Association

Facts:
- Only 5.5% of companies are making use of grants and subsidies
- Delivered more than 100 lectures nationwide over the past 1 year
- with more than 9,000 companies participating
- Subsidies of up to 4.5 million yen! Dramatically improve business efficiency with digitalization and AI adoption
- How to receive up to 2.5 million yen for creating flyers and websites

## “What are solar panels fighting against on rooftops?”

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:32:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000155406.html
- anchor: #n1964173
- Companies mentioned: ジンコソーラー

Facts:
- They need to be designed with the expectation that they will be used on rooftops for more than 20 years

## ORICO unveils a 360° rotating, ergonomically designed laptop stand — supports up to 5 kg and 13–17.3-inch laptops, with an aluminum alloy frame and foldable design for a more comfortable desk setup

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:31:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000205.000145928.html
- anchor: #n1964174
- Companies mentioned: ORICO、Amazon、MacBook、Surface、HP、Dell、ASUS、Lenovo

Facts:
- Supports 13–17.3-inch laptops
- Regular price: ¥3,580
- Price after final discount: ¥2,532

## Launches video podcast business

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:30:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000422.000000204.html
- anchor: #n1964175
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベクトル、株式会社gracemode、Grand View Research、IAB/PwC

Facts:
- Japan's podcast market was worth about 125 billion yen in 2024
- It is expected to grow to about 700 billion yen by 2030
- Growth is projected at an average annual rate of 32.8%
- The U.S. podcast advertising market is expected to reach about $2.86 billion in 2025
- Up 17.6% year over year
- The number of social media accounts operated by the group surpassed 120 in July 2026
- Capital: ¥3,038 million
- 2 million total followers
- 1 billion monthly impressions

## データブリックス achieves growth of more than 80% year over year, reaching an annualized revenue run rate of $7 billion

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:30:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000114554.html
- anchor: #n1964176
- Companies mentioned: データブリックス、Coatue、Blackstone、MGX、T. Rowe Price、Sixth Street Growth、BOND、Clearlake Capital、Point72、Premji Invest、TPG、Andreessen Horowitz、Dragoneer、Fidelity Management & Research Company、Franklin Templeton、GIC、Goldman Sachs Alternatives、Insight Partners、JP. Morgan Private Capital、Kinetic、Morgan Stanley Investment Management、NEA、Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan、Temasek、Thrive Capital、WCM Investment Management、アディダス、AT＆T、バイエル、Block、Mastercard、リヴィアン、ユニリーバ

Facts:
- Annualized revenue run rate of $7 billion
- Growth of more than 80% year over year
- Valuation of $190 billion
- $5 billion in strategic funding
- Lakebase's annualized revenue run rate exceeds $100 million

## Beauty media outlet “EMME” launches its first video podcast, “EMME Beauty Research Lab (Eme Labo)”

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:30:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000039874.html
- anchor: #n1964177
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベクトル、株式会社gracemode、EMME

Facts:
- More than 2 million total followers
- 1 billion monthly impressions
- In the ¥1,000 range

## “World of Tanks” 16th anniversary event to be held starting August 12

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000182111.html
- anchor: #n1964182
- Companies mentioned: ウォーゲーミング、ウォーゲーミングジャパン合同会社、World of Tanks

Facts:
- 9月2日(水)には、2026年最大規模のアップデート2.4「オーバードライブ」を実装します。
- Update 2.4 “Overdrive”
- 30 days of WoT Premium Account
- 5 new Tier XI vehicles
- More than 30 vehicles will be rebalanced to better reflect their intended playstyles.
- Release date: August 12, 2010

## From Hokkaido to the world. Leading executives and investors gather in Sapporo for “The JSSA Sapporo Meetup Vol.65” on September 18

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000135.000037686.html
- anchor: #n1964181
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本スタートアップ支援協会、みずほフィナンシャルグループ株式会社、みずほ銀行、株式会社フィナンシェ、MintTown、株式会社キープレイヤーズ、東北大学、武蔵野大学、北海道大学、KLab株式会社、株式会社北の達人コーポレーション、株式会社インターパーク、EY新日本有限責任監査法人、Sapporo Founders Fund、株式会社ハンズオン

Facts:
- Investment opportunities of up to ¥10 million
- 124 people attended the previous Sapporo event
- Investors and major-company representatives accounted for 67% of attendees

## Ticketpla e-tickets introduced and official resale underway for “マツクランジャタイ2026”!

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000176.000170825.html
- anchor: #n1964180
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社チケットプラス、株式会社エムアップホールディングス、グレープカンパニー

Facts:
- Ticket prices (tax included)
- E-ticket adopted by more than 1,000 artists in total
- A tour on a scale of 500,000 people

## Our goal is to reach 500 million people—with Japanese manga for readers in Spain and Latin America: Applications open in the Spanish-speaking world for “HOLA, MANGA! 日本語からスペイン語へのマンガ翻訳者育成プロジェクト”

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000309.000103029.html
- anchor: #n1964179
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人映像産業振興機構（VIPO）、独立行政法人日本芸術文化振興会、DARUMA、Daruma Serveis Lingüístics、Espai Darumaアカデミー

Facts:
- The Spanish-speaking world has a population of about 500 million
- The translator training program will run for 3 cycles over about 3 years
- 20 participants each year (training 60 Spanish-language manga translators over 3 years)
- 100% online lectures delivered by Spain's DARUMA
- 40 sessions across the first and second terms (60 hours total)

## 個人投資家様向け会社説明会のお知らせ（9月11日 日本証券新聞社 個人投資家向けIRセミナーin福岡）

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000383.000130175.html
- anchor: #n1964178
- Companies mentioned: ミガロホールディングス株式会社、日本証券新聞社

Facts:
- September 11, 2026
- 13:30–16:30 (doors open at 12:30)
- Securities code: 5535

## [Queues of more than 50 people every day even before opening in Harajuku] “らぶLab,” an experiential shop known for its custom keyboards, is surging in popularity as a summer vacation destination!

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:29:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000167249.html
- anchor: #n1964093
- Companies mentioned: らぶLab、Ninevation株式会社

Facts:
- Currently operates 3 stores in Harajuku, Shibuya and Yokohama Chinatown
- More than 100 types of parts always available

## ORICO unveils an 8-in-1 USB-C docking station with dual HDMI 4K@60Hz output — combines 100W PD charging, 5Gbps high-speed transfer, simultaneous SD/TF card reading and broad compatibility in one device

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:21:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000204.000145928.html
- anchor: #n1964094
- Companies mentioned: ORICO、Amazon、macOS、Windows、Linux、Android、iOS、Dell、ThinkPad、ZenBook、Chromebook、MacBook Air、MacBook Pro、iPad Pro

Facts:
- Save up to ¥2,241
- About 47% off effectively
- Regular price: ¥3,099
- Price after final discount: ¥1,643
- 2 USB-A ports (5Gbps)
- 1 USB-C port (5Gbps)
- 1 USB-C PD charging port (100W)
- Transfers a 1GB file in about 2 seconds

## ホットトイズより『フォートナイト』のアイテムが発売決定！さらに、ベルサール秋葉原で期間限定イベント開催！

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000216.000070091.html
- anchor: #n1964097
- Companies mentioned: ホットトイズ、ホットトイズジャパン、トイサピエンス、Epic Games、ベルサール秋葉原

Facts:
- Limited to 3,000 worldwide
- 55,000 yen (tax included)
- ¥2,800 each (tax included)
- ¥28,000 (tax included)
- ¥9,800 each (tax included)

## Hot Toys' latest figures gather at ベルサール秋葉原 for a limited-time event!

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000218.000070091.html
- anchor: #n1964096
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ホットトイズジャパン、ベルサール秋葉原、トイサピエンス、KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS、Netflix

Facts:
- Event period: August 15, 2026–September 13, 2026
- Event hours: 11:00–19:00 (last admission at 18:30)
- Price: ¥60,000 (tax included)
- Price: ¥45,000 (tax included)
- Price: ¥65,000 (tax included)
- Price: ¥75,000 (tax included)

## Kids take center stage on the last Sunday of summer vacation! Create, learn and try DJing at the “ワタワンで遊ぼうフェス” on Aug. 23

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000812.000096544.html
- anchor: #n1964095
- Companies mentioned: WHATAWON、ANTIQUA、株式会社antiqua

Facts:
- Event hours are 12:00–17:00
- 1 hour: ¥1,500
- 30 minutes: ¥1,000

## [Making its Ibaraki debut] With 42 stores nationwide and growing, “ANELLA CAFE Hitachi” opens on Friday, August 14!

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:14:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000049799.html
- anchor: #n1963959
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ANELLA Group、ANELLA CAFE

Facts:
- Its 42nd store nationwide
- Number of locations: 143
- Capital: 206.33 million yen
- Free admission campaign
- General: 1,000 yen per 30 minutes
- Elementary school students: 500 yen per 30 minutes
- Extension: 400 yen per 15 minutes
- Extension: 200 yen per 15 minutes

## Notice of completion of registration and start of operations for SOFY UNICHARM EAST AFRICA LIMITED

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:10:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000201.000026351.html
- anchor: #n1963960
- Companies mentioned: ユニ・チャーム株式会社、豊田通商株式会社、SOFY UNICHARM EAST AFRICA LIMITED

Facts:
- Operations to begin in September 2026

## CARTA HD sponsors the 21st Young Researchers’ Symposium on Language Processing (YANS2026) as a platinum sponsor, supporting early-career natural language processing researchers

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000137280.html
- anchor: #n1963964
- Companies mentioned: CARTA HD、TELECY、CARTA AI LAB、株式会社NTTドコモ、株式会社電通グループ

Facts:
- The 21st Young Researchers’ Symposium on Language Processing
- August 16, 2026 (Sunday) to August 18 (Tuesday)

## ニセコの大自然とアートに彩られた1日1組限定の一棟貸し「6ty6 Vacation Home」、2026年8月12日開業・予約受付開始 ― 宿泊施設運営代行「＆ やど管理」が運営を受託

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000187.000069732.html
- anchor: #n1963963
- Companies mentioned: ココザス株式会社、＆ やど管理、6ty6 Vacation Home、COCO VILLA

Facts:
- Approximately 108㎡
- Accommodates up to 8 people
- Aug. 12, 2026
- Approximately 3–4 minutes by car
- About 5 minutes by car
- Approximately 1 minute by car

## 今、注目の国際カリキュラムの新しい選択肢「ミネルバ・バカロレア」高校課程とは？ ～来春開校「ドルトンX学園高等学校」開校記念特別セミナー（8/29会場+オンライン開催）～

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000385.000030937.html
- anchor: #n1963962
- Companies mentioned: 河合塾グループ、ドルトンX学園高等学校、ミネルバ大学、ミネルバ・プロジェクト、北海道大学、Hawken School、Korda Institute for Teaching、アクセンチュア、リクルート、Twitter、Amazon、KJホールディングス

Facts:
- Scheduled to open in April 2027
- Approximately 20 years of experience
- 33 countries worldwide

## The Hobonichi Techo 2027 collaborates with 3 popular brands: beautiful people, NATAL DESIGN, and tanakadaisuke!

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000509.000043019.html
- anchor: #n1963961
- Companies mentioned: beautiful people、NATAL DESIGN、tanakadaisuke、株式会社ほぼ日

Facts:
- Release date: September 1, 2026 (Tuesday) at 11 a.m.
- The 2026 edition, released on September 1, 2025, sold 1.1 million copies

## ORICO announces a dual-chip M.2 SSD enclosure supporting USB4.0 — measured read speed of 3109MB/s, expandable up to 8TB, with tool-free slide-out installation

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:09:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000203.000145928.html
- anchor: #n1963965
- Companies mentioned: ORICO、Amazon

Facts:
- Price after final discount: ¥10,399
- Regular price: ¥15,999

## 野口観光 held its employee exchange project, the 「北海道日本ハムファイターズ」 game tour!

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:08:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002078.000019483.html
- anchor: #n1963966
- Companies mentioned: 野口観光、北海道日本ハムファイターズ、東北楽天ゴールデンイーグルス

Facts:
- 22 facilities inside and outside Hokkaido
- August 8, 2026

## “Is beauty care necessary during disasters?” Beauty influencer ぎょうざのりさ provided 5 days of support in earthquake-hit areas of Kumamoto and donated 1 million yen to Kumamoto City

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:04:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000146295.html
- anchor: #n1963967
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Perimeni、ぎょうざのりさ

Facts:
- Donated 1 million yen to Kumamoto City’s “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake Disaster Relief Fund”
- ぎょうざのりさ traveled to disaster-hit areas of Kumamoto and carried out recovery support activities for 5 days

## AppHarbr explains the importance of ad quality management in financial apps

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:04:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000186159.html
- anchor: #n1963968
- Companies mentioned: AppHarbr、Five Media Marketing Ltd.

## 「ポッカサッポロ国産レモンプロジェクト」がJ-クレジット制度に登録

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:04:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003252.000012361.html
- anchor: #n1963969
- Companies mentioned: サッポロビール、ポッカサッポロフード＆ビバレッジ株式会社、J-クレジット制度

Facts:
- Demonstration trials began in 2025 at lemon orchards using “biochar application to farmland”

## ルビナソフトウエア welcomes its official character, tech beaver Lumi!

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:02:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000174983.html
- anchor: #n1963970
- Companies mentioned: ルビナソフトウエア、Luvina Software Joint Stock Company

Facts:
- Founded in 2004
- July 15, 2026
- More than 800 engineers
- 22 years of experience

## “2026 HEO NAM JUN FANMEETING ＜HEO’s NEXT?＞ in TOKYO”: 2nd round of fan club advance applications (lottery) opens on 8/14 (Friday)

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:02:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000321.000044784.html
- anchor: #n1963971
- Companies mentioned: ホ・ナムジュン、Netflix、ホ・ナムジュン ジャパン オフィシャル ファンクラブ、FC NEWS、立川ステージガーデン

Facts:
- ¥15,200 (tax included)
- Entry for a drawing for a Polaroid signed by hand (20 winners)
- Entry for a drawing for a poster signed by hand (100 winners)

## Hands-on classes involving collaboration among companies, universities and the community launch at ARKade

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000174976.html
- anchor: #n1963972
- Companies mentioned: 大洋紙業株式会社、武庫川女子大学、尼崎信用金庫、尼崎商工会議所、（一財）近畿高エネルギー加工技術研究所、（公財）尼崎地域産業活性化機構、オープンイノベーションコア尼崎運営協議会

Facts:
- The program is scheduled to consist of 11 sessions
- 5 of these sessions, including the final results presentation, will use ARKade, a regional collaboration hub

## 大南極展8月13日、来場者数10万人を達成！～10万人達成を記念して、お客様へ記念品を贈呈／大好評の「777番目・氷プレゼント」実施中！～

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000179916.html
- anchor: #n1964037
- Companies mentioned: 日本科学未来館、国立極地研究所、ドリームスタジオ、テレビ朝日、朝日新聞社、KDDI、三機工業、ミサワホーム、ヤンマーホールディングス、レンゴー、東京農業大学

Facts:
- The last 3 digits of the visitor’s place in line are “777”
- Gifts have already been given to 100 groups of visitors
- Adults [ages 19 and up] 2,000 yen
- Ages 18 and under [elementary school age and up] 1,300 yen
- Preschool children [ages 3 and up] 900 yen

## Popular Korean eyewear brand Rieti makes its debut in Japan! Limited-time pop-up at Laforet Harajuku from 8/29 (Saturday) to 9/6 (Sunday)

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000128077.html
- anchor: #n1964036
- Companies mentioned: Rieti、BIBI、株式会社TRUXiA

Facts:
- More than 3.2 million Instagram followers
- ¥8,690 (tax included)
- ¥5,940 (tax included)

## To exhibit at NEXT Innovation Summit in TOKYO on August 28, 2026 (Friday): lotsful, a service matching companies with active professionals

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000185879.html
- anchor: #n1964035
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社lotsful、Spready株式会社

Facts:
- The number of client companies has topped 2,800
- Has supported more than 50,000 projects

## [Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture] 11 high school students begin working through an “apprenticeship” at 7 workplaces in Toyota City!

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000029901.html
- anchor: #n1964034
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人アスバシ、スズヒロフォークリフト株式会社、豊田西高等学校

Facts:
- 11 high school students
- 7 workplaces
- Starting July 29, 2026
- 1日3～7時間程度
- Part-time work 3–5 days per week

## [Event report] Official FIBA international tournament “FIBA 3x3 UENOHARA Challenger 2026” held. 16 teams from 9 countries around the world compete for a place in the “World Tour Debrecen”!

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000168118.html
- anchor: #n1964033
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社UNIVA RBL、FIBA、Uenohara(上野原サンライズ)、Utsunomiya (宇都宮ブレックス3x3)、Hiratsuka (湘南シーサイド)、Aoyama (渋谷トウキョウダイム)、Warabi (蕨ユナイテッド)、Liman／リマン、Toulouse／トゥールーズ、Shanghai／シャンハイ

Facts:
- 9 countries worldwide
- 16 teams
- Top 3 teams
- 2026
- August 8
- 9 days
- 19-13

## The 3.5th anniversary event for 星色ステディ is underway! Celebrate the anniversary with special activities and heartfelt thanks♪

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000143436.html
- anchor: #n1964032
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リプラグ、星色ステディ

Facts:
- 3.5th anniversary
- Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.)
- Monday, August 31

## ミネルバクリニック begins offering “Imperial Plan,” a new NIPT that tests all chromosomes for structural abnormalities at high resolution

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000067033.html
- anchor: #n1964031
- Companies mentioned: ミネルバクリニック、医療法人社団ミネルバ、NASDAQ、LUXlife Magazine、Medical Care Review APAC、Global Woman Leader、米国医学遺伝学会（ACMG）、Genetics in Medicine Open

Facts:
- ¥550,000 (tax included)
- ¥407,000 (tax included)
- PPV 96.9%
- NPV 100%
- Sensitivity 100%
- Specificity 99.9%
- Resolution: 5 million bases (5Mb)
- 7Mb (7 million bases)

## DMM マイカポス, a POS register exclusively for card shops, surpasses 300 locations

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000138326.html
- anchor: #n1964030
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Myca、DMM マイカポス、DMM マイカモール、Shopify、おちゃのこネット、合同会社DMM.com、カードショップ kolo屋、トレカ道楽、MycalinksPOS、DMMマイカ アプリ、DMMマイカプロ

Facts:
- Cumulative number of locations using the system surpasses 300
- Automatically retrieves data on approximately 400,000 or more card products
- 60.12 million members
- Supports 41 categories, including Pokémon cards, Yu-Gi-Oh! and One Piece
- Surpasses 400,000 downloads

## Signed a partnership agreement with 岡山県奈義町 to promote gender equality in parenting using the Kizuna Mail Fund

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000071262.html
- anchor: #n1964029
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人きずなメール・プロジェクト、岡山県奈義町、東京都港区、北海道札幌市

Facts:
- 34 local governments and medical institutions
- 累計 40 万超え
- 66,289 people

## Still time to go! AI support for summer vacation independent research: Launch of the Kumorogu Lab learning and inquiry assistance service

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000043483.html
- anchor: #n1964028
- Companies mentioned: スカパーJSAT株式会社、株式会社バニヤンズ

Facts:
- ¥500 (tax included)

## [LINE GAME] LINE POP2 and LINE FRIENDS hold the second half of their summer season event

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000179742.html
- anchor: #n1964027
- Companies mentioned: LINEヤフー株式会社、NHN、LINE POP2、LINE FRIENDS、Google LLC、Apple Inc.

Facts:
- Surpassed 19 million cumulative downloads worldwide as of October 23, 2023
- “★3 Summer Pirate James”: 10 winners

## Gondola supports professional golfer Yui Kawamoto’s appointment as a JCB PREMIUM GOLF Ambassador

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000048831.html
- anchor: #n1964026
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゴンドラ、株式会社ジェーシービー、JCB

Facts:
- “JCB Premium Golf 2026,” held on January 23, 2026, as an event for JCB premium card members
- Continuation in 2027 confirmed
- Reached a total of 6 wins

## 旅行メディア「旅色」で「丹泉ホテル」が提供する宿泊プランの販売を開始しました

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000181930.html
- anchor: #n1964025
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社旅色トラベル、丹泉ホテル、株式会社ブランジスタ

Facts:
- Available for a limited time through September 30, 2026

## アニメ『北斗の拳 -FIST OF THE NORTH STAR-』アニメ東京ステーションにて、特別企画展＆“「北斗の拳」の日”記念トークショー開催!!

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000017625.html
- anchor: #n1964024
- Companies mentioned: アニメ東京ステーション、コアミックス、北斗の拳製作委員会、NIAアニメーション、きしだ Studio BACU、トムス・エンタテインメント、ワーナー ブラザース ジャパン合同会社

Facts:
- Event period: August 22, 2026–November 8, 2026
- Capacity: 50 people (advance registration and lottery)
- Cumulative circulation has exceeded 100 million copies

## A summer staple ice pop becomes a brand-new summer treat: “Garigari-kun, transformed into deliciousness”

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000041047.html
- anchor: #n1964023
- Companies mentioned: シャークニンジャ合同会社、赤城乳業株式会社、Ninja®、Shark®

Facts:
- Cumulative shipments of 300,000 units
- Estimated market price※4: 14,960 yen
- Warranty period: 2 years

## Supporting solutions to challenges faced by photography businesses in Hokkaido and creating new business opportunities

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000084521.html
- anchor: #n1964022
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ラボネットワーク、キタムラ・ホールディングス、カメラのキタムラ

Facts:
- August 25, 2026 (Tuesday)
- 10:00～17:00

## Joint venture with Unicharm begins operations in Kenya

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000000769.html
- anchor: #n1964021
- Companies mentioned: 豊田通商株式会社、CFAO Kenya Limited、ユニ・チャーム株式会社、SOFY UNICHARM EAST AFRICA LIMITED

Facts:
- Capital: 2 billion Kenyan shillings
- ユニ・チャーム株式会社：75.0％
- 豊田通商株式会社：17.5％
- CFAO Kenya Limited: 7.5%

## Every key, a work of art—Razer unveils Artisan Keycap - Triple-Headed Snake Edition

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000163154.html
- anchor: #n1964020
- Companies mentioned: Razer、Razer Japan株式会社

Facts:
- Japan: 15,980 yen, tax included
- US$89.99
- €99.99

## 【フェアフィールド・バイ・マリオット 道の駅プロジェクト】熊野の秋を味わう特別な体験 丸山千枚田「稲刈りの集い」参加者募集

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000147426.html
- anchor: #n1964019
- Companies mentioned: フェアフィールド・バイ・マリオット 道の駅プロジェクト、フェアフィールド・バイ・マリオット、マリオット・インターナショナル、一般財団法人熊野市ふるさと振興公社

Facts:
- Operates 29 select-service hotels across Japan
- Restoration has now reached 1,340 rice paddies
- More than 1,300 properties in 20 countries and regions
- Participation fee: 1,500 yen per person
- Capacity: 10 people

## Bike O holds low-interest loan sales campaign

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000120.000103319.html
- anchor: #n1964018
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バイク王＆カンパニー、三井住友カード株式会社

Facts:
- Annual interest rate: 3.9%
- Up to 60 installments
- 126cc and above
- Loan interest rate: 9.8%
- 7.8% for some models
- 590 million yen

## [Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store] August 31 is “Vegetable Day”! Ponos’ Puzzle Harvest! Nyanko Village teams up with Takii Seed’s Fight Rich for a special collaboration event

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000155220.html
- anchor: #n1964017
- Companies mentioned: ポノス株式会社、タキイ種苗株式会社、株式会社近鉄百貨店

Facts:
- August 29–31, 2026
- Price: 500 yen each, tax included
- Juice made using 3 varieties from the Fight Rich series’ full lineup of 26 varieties (as of August 2026) will be sold.

## KANNA, an on-site digital transformation service, surpasses 100,000 client companies in Japan and overseas

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000058603.html
- anchor: #n1964016
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルダグラム、株式会社東京ドーム、東京都港区、沖縄電力株式会社、沖電工

Facts:
- KANNA is currently used in more than 100 countries worldwide, including Japan
- The app has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store

## Brain researchers and current medical students discuss how parents can support their children on the path to medical school admission

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000138.000026924.html
- anchor: #n1964015
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プレジデント社、ASIR、オハヨー乳業、キョーイク、YMS、メディカルラボ、EventRegist

Facts:
- Capacity: 100 people (first come, first served)
- Adults (junior high school students and older): 1,500 yen (tax included; advance registration required; first come, first served; sandwich and tea included)
- New essentials for medical school entrance exams: raise your deviation score by 15 in the age of AI

## 空中に浮かぶロープを自在に操る新感覚トイガジェット「ZipString Aracna」、ギズマート第13弾として8月21日よりクラウドファンディング開始

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000142.000144504.html
- anchor: #n1964014
- Companies mentioned: Zipstring、ギズマート、株式会社メディアジーン、株式会社ドリームブロッサム、TNLメディアジーン

Facts:
- Cumulative sales of the series surpass 1 million units
- Age: 8 and up
- Fastest-bird discount: 20% off, 4,796 yen (tax included) / 500 units
- Super super early-bird discount: 15% off, 5,096 yen (tax included) / 1,000 units
- Super early-bird discount: 10% off, 5,396 yen (tax included) / 2,000 units
- Early-bird discount: 5% off, 5,695 yen (tax included) / 2,500 units

## Secure surpasses 13,000 cumulative facial recognition deployments

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000052942.html
- anchor: #n1964013
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セキュア

Facts:
- Cumulative deployments surpass 13,000
- A track record of deployments at more than 14,000 companies

## Digital Hearts opens Minato Mirai Lab in Yokohama to strengthen capacity for debugging service orders

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000166.000076535.html
- anchor: #n1964012
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社デジタルハーツ、デジタルハーツグループ

Facts:
- Approximately 8,000 registered testers
- More than 10,000 diverse testing devices
- Total floor area: approximately 29,100 m²

## 「LEVECHYファンド24号」の償還及び配当を実施｜不動産クラウドファンディング「LEVECHY（レベチー）」

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000172.000037420.html
- anchor: #n1964011
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LEVECHY、LEVECHYファンド24号、JP-BASE

Facts:
- Total offering amount: 857.85 million yen
- Total amount applied for: 1.00525 billion yen
- Planned distribution rate (annual): 6%
- Actual distribution rate (annual): 6%
- Planned operating period: 12 months
- Actual operating period: 365 days

## Official BOATRACE VR Splash Battle tournament “Splash Battle CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 SUMMER”; first-ever elementary and junior high school tournament “YOUNG DERBY” to be held at the same time!

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000180.000157135.html
- anchor: #n1964010
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人BOATRACE振興会、BOATRACE VR ARENA

Facts:
- 1-ride ticket: 200 yen
- 3-ride ticket: 500 yen
- 5-ride ticket: 800 yen
- 8月17日（月）～21日（金）の5日間
- 1st place: 3,000 yen
- 2nd place: 2,000 yen
- 3rd place: 1,000 yen
- 1st place: gift certificate worth 50,000 yen
- 2nd place: gift certificate worth 30,000 yen
- 3rd place: gift certificate worth 10,000 yen
- 1st place: gift certificate worth 30,000 yen
- 2nd place: gift certificates worth 20,000 yen

## DATERISE! 2026 unveils opening session, new sessions and exhibitor information

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000201.000115262.html
- anchor: #n1964009
- Companies mentioned: 仙台市、株式会社ゼロワンブースター、東北大学、ストームハーバー証券株式会社、東北大学ベンチャーパートナーズ株式会社、スパークル株式会社、株式会社AILE、株式会社Acompany、appcycle株式会社、アニウェル合同会社、株式会社アルゴナース、イームズロボティクス株式会社、磐井AI株式会社、Olive株式会社、株式会社カナLABO、株式会社KiQ、合同会社Classless、グランドグリーン株式会社、株式会社グリーディー、KUROFUNE株式会社、株式会社Co-LABO MAKER、株式会社ZAICO、株式会社サリバテック、株式会社Genics、株式会社Ciel、ストーリーライン株式会社、株式会社ゼンシン、仙台スマートマシーンズ株式会社、タグル株式会社、Tsubame Lab 株式会社、株式会社東北アグリサイエンスイノベーション、Tohoku-TMIT株式会社、株式会社NIJIN、株式会社New Space Intelligence、perple、バイオインサイト株式会社、株式会社バイオーム、hug.kumu feat. 言葉と経営研究所、株式会社bionto、ファイトケミカルプロダクツ株式会社、株式会社BearBell、ベアリーズ株式会社、株式会社馬渕工業所、Midbar Co.,Ltd.、株式会社ミューシグナル、合同会社MintAnd、モッドアステラ株式会社、株式会社レコナイ、青森県、秋田県、岩手県、宇都宮市、大阪スタートアップ・エコシステムコンソーシアム、大館市、香川県、京都市、熊本市、神戸市、独立行政法人 国際協力機構、堺市、札幌市、ジェトロ仙台、静岡県、品川スタートアップ・エコシステム、新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構（NEDO）、SPARK!TOHOKU、Central Japan Startup Ecosystem Consortium、高松市、独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構東北本部、東京都、東北経済産業局、国立大学法人

## 【CONVERSE】New styles inspired by patent leather and ghillie shoes join the “ALL STAR POINTEDTOE” series, reimagined with a sharp silhouette

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000203.000010657.html
- anchor: #n1964008
- Companies mentioned: CONVERSE、コンバース

Facts:
- Price: ¥10,450 (tax included)
- Sizes: 22.0–26.0 cm
- Release date: Aug. 21, 2026

## A hands-on hometown tax donation experience unique to a “city of shogi players” launches from 加古川市!

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000232.000084250.html
- anchor: #n1964007
- Companies mentioned: 加古川市、井上慶太九段、菅井竜也八段、船江恒平七段、藤本渚七段、上野裕寿六段、楽天ふるさと納税、ふるさとチョイス、ふるなび

Facts:
- Donation amount: 100,000 yen (90,000 yen for those under 18)
- Donation amount: 130,000 yen (110,000 yen for those under 18)
- Places available: 20 people
- Places available: 10 people

## NearMe expands service area for its “hourly private charter” service

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000246.000031733.html
- anchor: #n1964006
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NearMe、日本政府観光局（JNTO）、観光庁、デロイト トーマツ グループ

Facts:
- The number of international visitors to Japan reached 21.08 million in the first half of 2026
- Spending in the April–June quarter of 2026 reached 2.5096 trillion yen, setting a record for a second quarter
- 1.45 million cumulative bookings
- Recorded revenue (net sales) growth of 333.8%

## 【HYBRID THEORY × UMU】Harvard University validation! Why does building role-play into a regular habit create strong organizations?—The neuroscience and learning design behind a culture where teams grow autonomously

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000250.000086740.html
- anchor: #n1964005
- Companies mentioned: ユームテクノロジージャパン株式会社、株式会社HYBRID THEORY、NTT東日本株式会社、UMU

Facts:
- Reads 700 books a year
- 203 countries and regions worldwide
- More than 1 million companies
- More than 28,000 companies in Japan
- More than 2,500 people

## PKSHA Group’s meeting-minutes AI “YOMEL” wins top honors in 3 awards—PKSHA AI makes the meetings of the future a reality

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000267.000022705.html
- anchor: #n1964004
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PKSHA Technology、株式会社PKSHA Infinity、ITトレンド、BOXIL、ITreview、スマートキャンプ株式会社、アイティクラウド株式会社、小野薬品工業、カナデビア、ギークス、群馬銀行、佐川グローバルロジスティクス、JR九州駅ビルホールディングス、住商インテリアインターナショナル、関屋病院、チャーム・ケア・コーポレーション、東急不動産、日神管財、福井県、福井テレビジョン、矢作建設工業、読売広告社

Facts:
- The cumulative number of companies using the service reached 2,000 as of the end of March 2026
- Overall category covering approximately 15,000 products
- Named to “The Best Software TOP100” for the first time, ranking 98th
- Ranked 14th in “The Best Software for AI-Powered Features” (generative AI category)

## トミー ヒルフィガー and キャデラック・フォーミュラ1®チーム unveil a new fall fanwear collection ushering in a new era of modern American sportswear

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000294.000010635.html
- anchor: #n1964003
- Companies mentioned: トミー ヒルフィガー、キャデラック・フォーミュラ1®チーム、TWGモータースポーツ、ゼネラルモーターズ

Facts:
- Advance reservations open from Friday, Aug. 14

## The special September edition of “Nikkei Entertainment!” featuring EBiDAN on the cover is selling out! Emergency reprinting decided!

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000327.000041279.html
- anchor: #n1964002
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日経BP、EBiDAN、超特急、M!LK、iiONDO

Facts:
- A cover featuring a total of 60 people
- Featured across 23 pages
- The number of affiliated groups has grown to 10
- The current roster has grown to 10 groups and 68 members

## “BRUICHLADDICH 25TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT IN JAPAN” to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the revival of ブルックラディ蒸留所

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000382.000016452.html
- anchor: #n1964001
- Companies mentioned: レミー コアントロー ジャパン 株式会社、ブルックラディ蒸留所、ザ・ボタニスト

Facts:
- 25th anniversary of its revival
- September 19, 2026
- Main event: 5,000 yen
- Master class + main event: 10,000 yen
- 15 ml each of the 3 varieties: 17.1, 17.2 and 17.3

## Yayoi sponsors the 21st Young Researchers’ Symposium on Natural Language Processing (YANS2026) as a gold sponsor

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000406.000015865.html
- anchor: #n1964000
- Companies mentioned: 弥生株式会社、弥生シリーズ

Facts:
- More than 4 million registered users
- Employees: 801

## Prizes based on the TV anime “LV999 no Murabito” will arrive in a series of releases from August 2026 through System Service!

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000431.000046259.html
- anchor: #n1963999
- Companies mentioned: システムサービス株式会社、KADOKAWA、LV999の村人製作委員会

Facts:
- A plush toy with a ball chain, approximately 13 cm tall
- Plush toy, approximately 20 cm
- 【Types】5 in total
- [Types] 4 in total

## Authentic, delicious flavor! “Adult Garigari-kun Freshly Picked Grapes”

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000523.000000515.html
- anchor: #n1963998
- Companies mentioned: 赤城乳業株式会社、Ninja®

Facts:
- Made with 33% grape juice
- Suggested retail price: 151 yen (tax included)
- Energy: 81 kcal

## 【Aug. 21 (Fri.), 16:00】Free online seminar: Learn from Mr. Kojima, who worked on the front lines of new business and corporate planning at a major telecommunications company, about decision-making during periods with zero sales

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000530.000015233.html
- anchor: #n1963997
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビザスク、株式会社LIFULL、ソフトバンク株式会社

Facts:
- A knowledge database with insights from more than 800,000 people in Japan and overseas (as of February 2026)
- Supporting business creation for more than 2,200 clients
- 1 in 4 companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market

## “Just-right Meetings | Between |,” the radio program exploring what lies between: “Ep46: Subject | Between | World—Why is isekai reincarnation so popular?” now streaming on the audio learning platforms VOOX and Spotify!

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000549.000060069.html
- anchor: #n1963996
- Companies mentioned: VOOX、Spotify、東京大学、デジタル庁、株式会社メルカリ、三井物産、Moon Creative Lab Inc.

Facts:
- More than 700 episodes of content are currently available

## “Professor Yoro Thinks About Life! Ep59. I’m struggling with someone who can’t do their job” now available on Audible!

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000550.000060069.html
- anchor: #n1963995
- Companies mentioned: Audible、Moon Creative Lab Inc.、三井物産

Facts:
- The “バカの壁” series has surpassed 7 million copies sold
- He was diagnosed with cancer last year, at the age of 86
- Currently offers more than 700 episodes of content.

## 10G internet speed rankings: Commufa Hikari 10G ranks among the leaders in both median and average speeds, while regional services stand out for stability—Results for June 2026 from RBB SPEED TEST (approximately 80,000 measurements)

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000581.000004642.html
- anchor: #n1963994
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イード、RBB TODAY、ソニーネットワークコミュニケーションズ、中部テレコミュニケーション、KDDI、NTT西日本、ビッグローブ、JCOM、NTTドコモ、オプテージ、ソフトバンク、NTT東日本

Facts:
- The average speed across all 10G line services was 330.79 Mbps
- The median speed was 284.88 Mbps
- The overall average for fiber-optic lines (198.15 Mbps)
- “NURO Hikari (10-gigabit, detached homes)” ranked No. 1 in average speed, at 507.5 Mbps (ソニーネットワークコミュニケーションズ)
- “Commufa Hikari (Home 10G)” ranked No. 1 in median speed, at 457.5 Mbps (中部テレコミュニケーション)
- Commufa Hikari 10G had an average speed of 454.6 Mbps
- June 2026 logs (81,420 measurements)

## IBM and Together AI sign a multi-year agreement to scale open-source AI inference using NVIDIA AI infrastructure on IBM Cloud

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000728.000046783.html
- anchor: #n1963993
- Companies mentioned: IBM、Together AI、NVIDIA

Facts:
- A multi-year agreement worth a total of US$240 million
- 30 times the AI factory processing capacity of the previous generation
- Processes 400 trillion tokens per month
- Company valuation of US$8.3 billion
- US$800 million Series C funding round

## Aug. 31 is Vegetable Day! “Puzzle Harvest! Nyanko Village” teams up with Takii Seed’s “Fight Rich” for a “Rare Vegetable Mystery Drink Stand” event!

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000763.000036495.html
- anchor: #n1963992
- Companies mentioned: ポノス株式会社、タキイ種苗株式会社

Facts:
- All 26 varieties in the “Fight Rich” series
- Drinks made with 3 varieties will be available for sale
- Price: 500 yen each
- Limited to 100 servings per day

## ディズニーストアに『フィニアスとファーブ』のコレクションが新登場！個性豊かなキャラクターたちのグッズを8月18日（火）より順次発売

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000780.000002021.html
- anchor: #n1963991
- Companies mentioned: ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン株式会社、ディズニーストア、ディズニーフラッグシップ東京、ディズニー公式オンラインストア、フィニアスとファーブ

Facts:
- Plush toy: ¥5,300
- Plush key chains: 2,600 yen each
- Tote bag: 5,500 yen
- Broadcast in more than 160 countries
- A new season was produced in 2025, for the first time in 10 years

## DATERISE! 2026 unveils opening session, new sessions and exhibitor information

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000820.000016550.html
- anchor: #n1963990
- Companies mentioned: 仙台市、株式会社ゼロワンブースター、東北大学、仙台・東北スタートアップ・エコシステム・コンソーシアム、ストームハーバー証券株式会社、東北大学ベンチャーパートナーズ株式会社、スパークル株式会社、株式会社AILE、株式会社Acompany、appcycle株式会社、アニウェル合同会社、株式会社アルゴナース、イームズロボティクス株式会社、磐井AI株式会社、Olive株式会社、株式会社カナLABO、株式会社KiQ、合同会社Classless、グランドグリーン株式会社、株式会社グリーディー、KUROFUNE株式会社、株式会社Co-LABO MAKER、株式会社ZAICO、株式会社サリバテック、株式会社Genics、株式会社Ciel、ストーリーライン株式会社、株式会社ゼンシン、仙台スマートマシーンズ株式会社、タグル株式会社、Tsubame Lab 株式会社、株式会社東北アグリサイエンスイノベーション、Tohoku-TMIT株式会社、株式会社NIJIN、株式会社New Space Intelligence、perple、バイオインサイト株式会社、株式会社バイオーム、hug.kumu feat. 言葉と経営研究所、株式会社bionto、ファイトケミカルプロダクツ株式会社、株式会社BearBell、ベアリーズ株式会社、株式会社馬渕工業所、Midbar Co.,Ltd.、株式会社ミューシグナル、合同会社MintAnd、モッドアステラ株式会社、株式会社レコナイ、青森県、秋田県、岩手県、宇都宮市、大阪スタートアップ・エコシステムコンソーシアム、大館市、香川県、京都市、熊本市、神戸市、独立行政法人 国際協力機構、堺市、札幌市、ジェトロ仙台、静岡県、品川スタートアップ・エコシステム、新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構（NEDO）、SPARK!TOHOKU

## Sansan to exhibit at “JAPAN BUILD OSAKA—Advanced Technology Exhibition for Architecture, Civil Engineering and Real Estate”

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000873.000049627.html
- anchor: #n1963989
- Companies mentioned: Sansan株式会社、RX Japan合同会社

Facts:
- No. 1 market share for corporate business card management services for 13 consecutive years
- Capital: 7.358 billion yen (as of May 31, 2026)

## Cake.jp launches new half-size melon cake to mark surpassing 2.5 million members

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000939.000015685.html
- anchor: #n1963988
- Companies mentioned: Cake.jp、株式会社Cake.jp

Facts:
- Surpassed 2.5 million members
- More than 1,700 locations nationwide
- More than 8,000 varieties
- On sale from: Friday, Aug. 14, 2026
- Period: Friday, Aug. 14–Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026

## A new original A4-size translucent desk pad from UP-T!

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000954.000066462.html
- anchor: #n1963987
- Companies mentioned: UP-T、丸井織物株式会社

Facts:
- Regular price: 1,540 yen (tax included)
- Tシャツ1枚1,100円（税込み）から
- Quick turnaround (delivery in as little as 3 days)

## 和食さと 「夏得キャンペーン第3弾」が8/17（月）からスタート!!

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000990.000122416.html
- anchor: #n1963986
- Companies mentioned: 和食さと、SRSホールディングス株式会社、サトフードサービス株式会社

Facts:
- 国内202店舗を展開する「和食さと」
- All-you-can-eat beef tongue discounted by 550 yen, tax included
- Perfect for those who want to enjoy as much meat as they like! Two meat festival set meals discounted by 222 yen, tax included
- Three classic shaved ice varieties discounted by 222 yen, tax included
- Three alcoholic drinks discounted by 222 yen, tax included
- Campaign period: Monday, Aug. 17–Monday, Aug. 31

## A new Pink Grapefruit Smoothie from Seven Café Smoothies makes it easy and delicious to get your vitamin C!

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001113.000155396.html
- anchor: #n1963985
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、明治

Facts:
- 1杯あたり41.5mgのビタミンC
- Price: ¥380
- Release date: Aug. 18
- Recommended vitamin C intake for adults: 100 mg/day
- Intake among people aged 20–29, whose intake is low: 60 mg/day
- Price: 306 yen
- Price: 362 yen
- Price: 276 yen
- Price: 334 yen

## 【9月の8日間限定開催 オイスター食べ放題企画】グランド・セントラル・オイスター・バー＆レストラン 品川店「OYSTER MANIA！（オイスターマニア！）」

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001314.000018232.html
- anchor: #n1963984
- Companies mentioned: グランド・セントラル・オイスター・バー＆レストラン、株式会社WDI JAPAN

Facts:
- 9,680 yen per person (tax and service charge included)
- Limited to 30 people per day

## “JCB Premium Golf 2027” confirmed; Yui Kawamoto appointed ambassador for the event

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001445.000011361.html
- anchor: #n1963983
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジェーシービー、株式会社ゴンドラ

Facts:
- To be held on Feb. 26, 2027
- 120 JCB premium cardmembers welcomed
- Scheduled to begin in October 2026

## 「ほっともっと」選べる豊富なラインアップ！にんにく香る、こってり特製醤油だれが決め手『牛キャベ丼』新発売

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001602.000054093.html
- anchor: #n1963982
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プレナス、ほっともっと

Facts:
- Operates 2,421 locations
- 547 yen (590 yen including tax)
- 639 yen (690 yen including tax)
- 686 yen (740 yen including tax)
- 825 yen (890 yen including tax)
- Friday, August 21, 2026

## “士業サミット2026,” one of Japan’s largest events for professional service firms, to be held online and in person simultaneously on Oct. 2

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001668.000008962.html
- anchor: #n1963981
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マネーフォワード、マネーフォワードコンサルティング株式会社、LINEヤフー株式会社、株式会社キャシュモ、SEVENRICH会計事務所、株式会社SEVENRICH Accounting、ソルビス税理士法人

Facts:
- On Friday, Oct. 2, 2026
- 13:00 ～
- Tokyo venue: 800 attendees
- オンライン 2026年10月2日（金）12:00まで
- 東京会場 2026年10月1日（木）18:00まで

## Everyone wins a prize! A total of 10 million yen worth of Famima Points to be shared! Get up to 10% of your purchase back in Famima Points when you spend a cumulative 5,000 yen or more on eligible prepaid products such as POSA cards!

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002455.000046210.html
- anchor: #n1963980
- Companies mentioned: ファミリーマート、インコム·ジャパン株式会社、iTunes K.K.、Google LLC、株式会社ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント

Facts:
- A total of 10 million yen worth of Famima Points to be shared
- Cumulative purchases of 5,000 yen or more
- Approximately 16,400 ファミリーマート stores nationwide
- Up to 200 entries per person
- Cumulative purchase amount: 1 million yen

## [ルイ·ヴィトン] New silk scarves and bandeaus that stand out in summer

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002575.000060591.html
- anchor: #n1963979
- Companies mentioned: ルイ·ヴィトン、Louis Vuitton

Facts:
- Price: 91,300 yen
- Price: 69,300 yen
- Price: 39,600 yen

## The secret behind 阪急電車’s signature “azuki” color and 大阪メトロ’s “mysterious symbol”… Osaka’s railways are full of mysteries! “Naniwa Railway Mystery Ranking 2026: Summer”

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002765.000020945.html
- anchor: #n1963978
- Companies mentioned: 阪急電車、大阪メトロ、南海電車、近鉄電車、阪神電車、テレビ大阪

Facts:
- その広さは、なんと約10万㎡
- That’s about 2.5 times the size of Koshien Stadium
- 1日の乗降客数はおよそ3万6,000人
- The platforms on the 4th floor are about 17 meters high

## [ホテル日航立川 東京] “Shine Muscat and Autumn Flavors Afternoon Tea” available from Sept. 7

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004331.000002213.html
- anchor: #n1963977
- Companies mentioned: ホテル日航立川 東京、All Day Dining 紗灯、ロンネフェルト

Facts:
- 1日20食限定
- 6,800 yen per person
- 100 guest rooms
- Seven banquet halls of various sizes

## To mark Aug. 15, the day Japan ended the war, a special feature explores historical records and memories. The full text of “Why? The History of Zero Fighter Development” will be available free for that day only! A 15% points-back fair on military history and military books will also be held

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007580.000005875.html
- anchor: #n1963976
- Companies mentioned: イカロス出版株式会社、インプレスグループ、株式会社インプレスホールディングス

Facts:
- Military history and military-related books (approximately 250 titles)
- 15% points back

## 株式会社ストックボイス opens a new shop on pTa.shop! Six new tour T-shirts for the viewer appreciation event “ストボフォーラム2026”

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007581.000005875.html
- anchor: #n1963975
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ストックボイス、株式会社ICE、株式会社インプレスホールディングス、株式会社新潮社、株式会社白泉社、株式会社早川書房、株式会社理論社、株式会社晶文社

Facts:
- Sales start date: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026
- ストボフォーラム2026 / Tour T-shirts (6 designs in total)
- Sale price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
- Number of employees: 73 (as of March 31, 2026)
- Capital: 100 million yen

## 詳細地図、コース断面図、最新アクセスを網羅した、最も頼れる百名山ガイドの最新版！ 『日本百名山登山ガイド 改訂版』（上・下）を刊行

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007582.000005875.html
- anchor: #n1963974
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社山と溪谷社、インプレスグループ、株式会社インプレスホールディングス

Facts:
- List price: 2,750 yen (base price 2,500 yen + tax)
- Specifications: A5 format / 232 pages / full color

## Learn slap guitar from the basics through web articles and videos! Suspended 4th’s Hiromu Fukuda launches new series “ゼロスラ”

- Published: 2026-08-14T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007583.000005875.html
- anchor: #n1963973
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リットーミュージック、インプレスグループ、株式会社インプレスホールディングス、Suspended 4th

Facts:
- Series duration: approximately six months

## Kenji Hayashida’s latest album, “BEYOND THE RAPHLES,” begins streaming worldwide today

- Published: 2026-08-14T10:58:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000321.000030962.html
- anchor: #n1963883
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社massenext、ZULA、BMGビクター、SMAP、Kinki Kids、中山美穂、AAA、中森明菜、ブラックビスケッツ、郷ひろみ、藤井隆、関ジャニ∞、タッキー＆翼、杏子、MISIA

Facts:
- 35th anniversary of her debut
- First original album in 5 years
- Performance of all 15 tracks
- 3-week power play

## “Break free from cables” Ottocast CarPlay Clip｜World’s first wireless adapter for wired CarPlay with a built-in screen

- Published: 2026-08-14T10:57:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000102847.html
- anchor: #n1963884
- Companies mentioned: Ottocast、Amazon、Google Maps、Apple Maps、NAVITIME、Spotify、LINE MUSIC、Amazon Music、LINEメッセージ、Radiko、Audible

Facts:
- Price: 9,999 yen (tax included)
- 5,999 yen (tax included) after applying the coupon on the Amazon product page
- Further reduced to 4,999 yen (tax included) with a dedicated coupon code
- Discount period: Aug. 15–Sept. 15, 2026

## Yohji Yamamoto introduces a new Y-3 KURO model

- Published: 2026-08-14T10:53:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001095.000034350.html
- anchor: #n1963885
- Companies mentioned: ヨウジヤマモト、Y-3、Y-3 KURO

Facts:
- Y-3 KURO COACH JACKET ￥82,500 (tax included)
- Y-3 KURO ZIP HOODIE ￥50,600 (tax included)
- Y-3 KURO 3 STRIPES KNIT ￥49,500 (tax included)
- Y-3 KURO STAN SMITH ￥57,200 (tax included)
- Y-3 KURO NYLON DAD CAP ￥17,600 (tax included)
- Y-3 KURO FANNY PACK ¥38,500 (tax included)

## “Online Chinese lessons”: 20 free trial participants wanted to try lessons worth up to ¥9,900

- Published: 2026-08-14T10:51:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000925.000007081.html
- anchor: #n1963886
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スモールブリッジ、カフェトーク、ラテップ

Facts:
- Lessons worth up to ¥9,900
- 20 free trial participants
- One-off lessons costing up to 3,000 points (¥3,300, tax included)
- Receive 2 free tickets