# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-17 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 3 of 7

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 473 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 140 items from 5 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 伊豆シャボテン動物公園 welcomes newborn binturong and white-handed gibbon

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:01:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000289.000038159.html
- anchor: #n2033688
- Companies mentioned: 伊豆シャボテン動物公園、株式会社伊豆シャボテン公園

Facts:
- 1 binturong baby (female) born
- 1 female white-handed gibbon baby also born
- At our park, 3 binturongs live on the 1st floor of “Waku Waku Monkey House”: the baby’s father, “Peace” (3 years old), its mother, “Pon” (3 years old), and “Love,” a female (10 years old).
- Father “Bobby” (23 years old)
- Mother “Yuzu” (13 years old)
- Older sister “Hinata” (陽向（ひなた）) (3 years old)
- Our park has a total of 4 binturongs, including the newborn.
- The baby is currently about 52cm long.
- It weighs about 780g.
- 1日6回：7時・10時・13時・16時・19時・22時に飼育員が授乳をしています
- Our park has a total of 4 white-handed gibbons, including the newborn.
- The baby is currently about 35cm long.
- It weighs about 509g.

## Could the reason for “fatigue that won’t go away even after sleeping” be a lack of “maintenance energy”? Voice actors Tomokazu Sugita, Akari Kito and Hiro Shimono appear as heroes in the original video “Heroes of Fatigue: Night Recovers,” premiering Aug. 17.

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:01:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000096.000027949.html
- anchor: #n2033689
- Companies mentioned: アリナミン製薬、アリナミン®ナイトリカバー、アリナミン®ナイトリカバーi、アリナミン®ナイトリカバーh、健康サイト

Facts:
- The video will be released on YouTube starting Monday, August 17, 2026.
- Addressing fatigue for more than 70 years
- Since its launch in September 2021

## 【2026 Survey on Awareness of School Refusal】350,000 children are not attending school. Only 1 in 10 people knew the correct figure.

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000170179.html
- anchor: #n2033690
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社明光みらい、英治出版

Facts:
- 9.2% think it is “the child being spoiled or selfish.”
- “I think it can happen to anyone and is not uncommon” (68.0%)
- Only 9.8% correctly knew the current number of elementary and junior high school students not attending school.
- 26.2% know about the system that allows home study to count as attendance at a student’s school.
- 25.4% know about “schools with diverse learning options.”
- The number of elementary and junior high school students not attending school reached a record high of 353,970.

## Watermelon remains on the salad bar at 『ステーキハウス フォルクス』 at all locations through Sunday, Aug. 23, following its great popularity.

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000454.000007269.html
- anchor: #n2033691
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アークミール、ステーキハウス フォルクス、ステーキのどん、しゃぶしゃぶ すき焼 どん亭

Facts:
- All Volks locations (40 locations)
- Established: July 1, 1970

## The “テンピュール® 35th Anniversary Sleep Fair” starts Monday, Aug. 17.

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000015047.html
- anchor: #n2033693
- Companies mentioned: テンピュール・シーリー・ジャパン、テンピュール®、NASA、NOE

Facts:
- 35th anniversary
- Monday, August 17, 2026
- Wednesday, September 23, 2026

## The Japan Public Affairs Association will hold “Free One-on-One Public Affairs Consultations,” limited to 1 company per slot.

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000161.000042181.html
- anchor: #n2033692
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人 日本パブリックアフェアーズ協会、パブリックアフェアーズジャパン株式会社、TMI総合法律事務所、社会福祉法人日本医療伝道会衣笠病院グループ、医療経済研究機構、名古屋商科大学ビジネススクール、大学院大学至善館、早稲田大学、広島大学、一般社団法人Medical Excellence JAPAN

Facts:
- To be held in September 2026
- 1枠1社（1組）限定
- 1回1時間

## Generative AI is more trusted than social media, but not as much as search【2026 latest survey】—日本ダイレクトマーケティング学会 surveys “Changes in Consumer Behavior Driven by Generative AI”

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000186634.html
- anchor: #n2033920
- Companies mentioned: 日本ダイレクトマーケティング学会、OpenAI、Google、Microsoft

Facts:
- About 70% of people in their 20s use it.
- ChatGPT (OpenAI) (68.9%)
- Gemini (Google) ※formerly Bard; also includes Google Search AI (AIO, etc.) (52.3%)
- Copilot (Microsoft) ※including versions built into Edge and Windows (24.7%)
- 33.4% of respondents said they “trust” generative AI information (selected 4 or 5).
- 19.1% for social media

## 株式会社尽星 signs paid contract with 太洋テクノレックス for ground environmental testing of space-use FPC cables

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000188301.html
- anchor: #n2033919
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社尽星、太洋テクノレックス株式会社、太洋テクノレックス

Facts:
- Established as a limited liability company in October 2021
- Reorganized as a corporation in April 2025

## Hamamatsu Trading named a “Gold Partner” of 株式会社Liberaware

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000188964.html
- anchor: #n2033918
- Companies mentioned: 浜松貿易株式会社、株式会社Liberaware、浜貿マシナリー

Facts:
- Main unit measures about 20cm square
- Weight: 243g (main unit + battery)
- Can also fly inside pipes about 50cm in diameter.

## JASA and アイティメディア form strategic partnership to jointly plan and promote EdgeTech+ 2026, one of Japan’s largest comprehensive edge technology exhibitions

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000172759.html
- anchor: #n2033917
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人 組込みシステム技術協会、アイティメディア株式会社、JASA、アイティメディア

Facts:
- 32,429 in-person attendees
- 329 companies and organizations exhibited
- Conference featuring 156 sessions
- 14,953 participants
- 350 million page views per month
- 60 million unique browsers

## Escape the lingering summer heat in the cities and enter a world with an average temperature of 20°C! “Coolcation” is attracting attention. Enjoy a world-class resort, music, fine dining and outdoor activities during “Niseko’s first autumn” in the Silver Week, a 5-day holiday stretch for the first time in 11 years.

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000181664.html
- anchor: #n2033916
- Companies mentioned: ニセコビレッジ、YTLコーポレーション、HIS、Agoda、リッツ・カールトン・リザーブ、ヒルトンニセコビレッジ、モクシー・ニセコビレッジ、ニセコビレッジゴルフコース、ニセコゴルフコース、ピュア、ニセコ世

Facts:
- Average temperature: about 20°C
- A 5-day holiday stretch for the first time in 11 years
- Glide along a total distance of 1.4km
- “Super Passport” (adults ¥5,000
- Children ¥4,000
- A total ski area of 2,191 acres
- Elevation: 1,308m

## Original merchandise supervised by RED PANDA NETWORK JAPAN now on sale!

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000185835.html
- anchor: #n2033915
- Companies mentioned: RED PANDA NETWORK JAPAN、株式会社AQUA

Facts:
- Acrylic keychain / ¥600
- A4 clear file / 450 yen
- Sticker sheet / 1,200 yen

## “Acquire and walk away” becomes a management risk — Full-scale rollout of external COO-style PMI support to prevent on-the-ground M&A integration breakdowns

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000179435.html
- anchor: #n2033914
- Companies mentioned: つながるネット株式会社、帝国データバンク、レコフデータ、中小企業庁

Facts:
- The rate of small and midsize businesses nationwide without a successor is 50.1%
- Approximately 2.45 million business owners are over age 70
- 1.27 million have no successor identified
- 600,000 companies face the risk of closure despite being profitable
- Domestic M&A deals totaled 5,115 in 2025
- The total value also reached 35.7 trillion yen
- More than 1,200 management challenges annually

## Hexagon Bird enters the NIKKEI Corporate Character Election 2026

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000174525.html
- anchor: #n2033913
- Companies mentioned: 日産化学、日本経済新聞社

Facts:
- NIKKEI Corporate Character Election 2026
- Voting period: August 17 (Mon.)–September 17 (Thu.)

## DDe株式会社 to exhibit its energy-saving air-conditioning product α-HT at the Manufacturing Industry Carbon Neutrality Expo [Fall], with new lineup also on display

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000133473.html
- anchor: #n2033912
- Companies mentioned: DDe株式会社、RX Japan合同会社

Facts:
- Can achieve energy savings of up to 35%
- 18.3% reduction in power consumption
- 21.0% reduction in power consumption

## Launch of the Residential Leaseback Proper Transactions Supervisor certification program, fully compliant with guidelines on residential leasebacks

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000116187.html
- anchor: #n2033911
- Companies mentioned: 日本住宅性能検査協会、国土交通省、日住検総研

Facts:
- For more than 20 years

## Manufacturing DX tool developed to address challenges at group factories: SHIFTINA, a staffing and shift-scheduling system, now available to external customers

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000166378.html
- anchor: #n2033910
- Companies mentioned: 太陽ホールディングス、株式会社ファンリード、株式会社RIT

Facts:
- Scheduling and adjustments had taken 1–2 hours every day
- Can reduce the time required to create shifts by up to 90%
- Standalone: 219 employees (including 179 engineers); consolidated: 385 employees

## Japan’s largest high school esports festival, STAGE:0 eSPORTS High-School Championship 2026, concludes; Japan’s top high school esports teams decided at the Osaka finals!

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000043369.html
- anchor: #n2033909
- Companies mentioned: STAGE:0 eSPORTS High-School Championship PR事務局、テレビ東京、電通、NGK株式会社、第一生命、eスタジアム株式会社、OCA大阪デザイン＆テクノロジー専門学校

Facts:
- A total of 7,311 high school students from across the country entered
- The event featured a record-high 8 titles
- Claimed the top spot among 295 teams
- Rose to the top among 430 teams
- Claimed the top spot among 86 teams
- More than 10 million total social media followers
- Entries came from 2,181 teams and 7,311 high school students nationwide

## Notice of the start of operations at grid-scale battery storage sites (4 locations)

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000175281.html
- anchor: #n2033908
- Companies mentioned: ブルースカイエナジー株式会社、みずほ証券株式会社、ヒューリック株式会社、Shizen Connect、東芝、GridBeyond

Facts:
- Rated output: 2 MW
- Rated capacity: 8 MWh
- Operations to begin in June 2026
- With a goal of installing them at more than 100 locations nationwide

## The legendary quiz show Trans-American Ultra Quiz becomes a virtual walking event! “Walk! Answer! Trans-American Ultra Quiz by HealthPlanet” launches August 17

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000072848.html
- anchor: #n2033907
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タニタヘルスリンク、日本テレビ、HealthPlanet、HealthPlanet Walk

Facts:
- The participation fee is 3,000 yen (tax included)
- Approximately 1,000 quiz questions

## TOYOROBO to exhibit at the 17th International Logistics Exhibition Logitech Tokyo 2026

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000154457.html
- anchor: #n2033906
- Companies mentioned: TOYOROBO株式会社

Facts:
- Capital: 10 million yen
- Authorization date: 2026.01.07

## LIRIS provides support for recovery from the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000044110.html
- anchor: #n2033905
- Companies mentioned: LIRIS株式会社、熊本県

Facts:
- August 17–October 30, 2026

## Aiming to achieve both robust, stable operations and the creation of new value in the AI era

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000109385.html
- anchor: #n2033904
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイ・アイ・エム、ヤマトシステム開発株式会社、ANAシステムズ株式会社、株式会社NTTデータ、グローブライド株式会社、国分グループ本社株式会社、セイコーソリューションズ株式会社、SOMPOシステムズ株式会社、株式会社テプコシステムズ、三井住友カード株式会社、ヤンマー情報システムサービス株式会社

Facts:
- To be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026
- 10:00〜18:25

## There’s still time! For a last-minute summer trip to Korea, make the most of summer at パラダイスシティ, from water activities to an indoor theme park

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000148779.html
- anchor: #n2033903
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パラダイスセガサミー、ハイアット リージェンシー 仁川、パラダイスシティ、CIMER、WONDERBOX、オン・ザ・プレート、ラ・スカラ、楽、マーケットカフェ

Facts:
- 50% off the regular price
- 15% off your bill
- 30% off the prices listed above
- Adults: 130,000 won
- Children under 12: 65,000 won

## Free learning app KIKASETE offers summer research project support materials for elementary school students

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000045105.html
- anchor: #n2033769
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Kids Scope、グローバルプロデュース社、ベネッセ教育総合研究所、OECD、名古屋市教育委員会、豊田市教育委員会、大阪府摂津市教育委員会

Facts:
- “Teachers themselves have no work experience outside teaching” (60.0%)
- “There are no suitable teaching materials” (more than 50%)
- Just 12.5% of elementary schools “have a budget set aside for career education”
- “Can’t think of a topic (33.2%)”
- 「子どもが1人で研究を進められない(28.3%)」

## 埼玉西武ライオンズ・栗山巧選手の引退特別企画に、当社メディア「INFODIA STAND」を活用

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000069371.html
- anchor: #n2033768
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MOYAI、埼玉西武ライオンズ、西武鉄道

Facts:
- 30 stations along the Seibu Line
- Approximately 60 units installed
- Approximately 2 m tall

## Last year’s champion Patrick Davidson claims his first win of the season and charges toward reclaiming the title | AIR RACE X 2026 Series Round 3 results

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000157356.html
- anchor: #n2033767
- Companies mentioned: AIR RACE X、LEXUS PATHFINDER AIR RACING

Facts:
- Davidson topped qualifying, taking pole position with a time of 62.108.
- Muroya was 2nd in 62.193, just 0.085 seconds behind.
- Aaron Deliu of Australia, winner of the season opener, was 3rd in 62.781
- Qualifying | 0.085 seconds — A fierce battle between the champion and Japan’s ace
- 1st: Yoshihide Muroya (76 pt) — On the podium for 3 consecutive races. He held onto the lead but now faces a close chase
- 2nd: Patrick Davidson (66 pt) — His first win of the season takes him straight from 4th to 2nd
- 3rd: Aaron Deliu (63 pt) — Dropped from 2nd, but trails Davidson by just 3 points
- 4th: Martin Sonka (53 pt) — Missed the podium, but still has a chance to win the title
- In the final Round 4, up to 33 points are available: 25 points for winning the final plus 8 qualifying bonus points

## [Latest report] AIR RACE X 2026 Round 3: Muroya records the event’s fastest time of 61.242 seconds and finishes runner-up by a narrow margin — retains the overall lead heading into the final round

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000075397.html
- anchor: #n2033766
- Companies mentioned: LEXUS PATHFINDER AIR RACING、AIR RACE X

Facts:
- He also clocked an impressive 63.838 seconds in the final
- Earned a total of 23 points across qualifying and the main race
- Maximum acceleration of 12G
- Top speed of 400 km/h

## Pilates Mee to open new Chuo-Rinkan location on August 1, 2026! Served by 2 lines, the Den-en-toshi Line and Odakyu Enoshima Line, and a 3-minute walk from Chuo-Rinkan Station

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000151208.html
- anchor: #n2033765
- Companies mentioned: Pilates Mee、株式会社RiAGEL

Facts:
- A 3-minute walk from Chuo-Rinkan Station
- More than 130 locations nationwide
- ¥11,000 per month (tax included; 2 sessions per month)
- Trial lesson normally priced at ¥9,800 (tax included)
- 1回あたり1,250円
- Approximately 71% of members
- 6-month retention rate: 96.3%

## Providing workplace experience opportunities for children who do not attend school.

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000051090.html
- anchor: #n2033764
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人HELLOlife、東急不動産SCマネジメント株式会社、スターバックス コーヒー、GU、セントラルスクエア、ABCクラフト、スーパースポーツゼビオ、ルネサンス、⽇本財団、⼤阪市教育委員会

Facts:
- Approximately 350,000 elementary and junior high school students nationwide do not attend school
- A total of approximately 400 children have taken part
- 2,000 yen worth for the 1-month course
- 500 yen worth for the 1-day course

## Sponsorship agreement signed with athlete Keitaro Sawada

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000060398.html
- anchor: #n2033763
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社チャリ・ロト

Facts:
- A keirin rider from the 129th class
- Graduated from the Japan Keirin School in 2026

## Tabiho Dog (tabihoken), the official character of overseas travel insurance "t@biho tabiho," makes its first appearance in the NIKKEI Corporate Character General Election 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000039844.html
- anchor: #n2033762
- Companies mentioned: ジェイアイ傷害火災保険株式会社、日本経済新聞社

Facts:
- Voting period: August 17, 2026 (Monday)–September 17 (Thursday)

## Announcement: August issue of Cosmetic Science, a specialist cosmetics research journal, published

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000139024.html
- anchor: #n2033761
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ソフィアリンクス、株式会社資生堂、花王株式会社、ポーラ化成工業株式会社、ロート製薬株式会社、日本メナード化粧品株式会社、BASFジャパン株式会社、三菱商事ライフサイエンス株式会社、一丸ファルコス株式会社、株式会社Mintel Japan、株式会社矢野経済研究所、株式会社ロボティア、株式会社ワールドワイド・アイピー・コンサルティングジャパン、高島国際特許事務所、山形大学、東京工科大学、ルーブリゾール・ライフサイエンス、リポテック S.A.U.、島貿易株式会社

Facts:
- Capital: 10,000,000 yen

## Decision made to launch a data center business in Kaminokuni, Hokkaido

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000117282.html
- anchor: #n2033760
- Companies mentioned: 電源開発株式会社、Jパワー、モルゲンロット株式会社、株式会社ミライト・ワン、NVIDIA

Facts:
- Service launch scheduled for summer 2027

## Autumn Forest Symphony: European autumn scenes to discover at Shuri no Mori. Opens on Sep. 1 (Tue.)

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000022528.html
- anchor: #n2033759
- Companies mentioned: ダブルツリーbyヒルトン那覇首里城、ヒルトン、ダブルツリーbyヒルトン

Facts:
- From Sep. 1, 2026 (Tue.) to Nov. 30 (Mon.)
- 4,200 yen
- 10% OFF

## Ryuuta Mine also appears! The 4th JKA × Odds Park collaboration event will be held in Yokohama

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000172252.html
- anchor: #n2033758
- Companies mentioned: JKA、オッズ・パーク株式会社、SBプレイヤーズ株式会社

Facts:
- 87 fans of publicly operated sports attended
- 77.0% of respondents said they "enjoyed it very much"
- 18.9% of respondents said they "enjoyed it"

## 95% of companies have postponed AI projects due to infrastructure limitations, latest Cloudera survey finds: a "major shift in AI architecture"

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000124537.html
- anchor: #n2033757
- Companies mentioned: Cloudera、Wakefield Research

Facts:
- 77% are actively using AI
- A survey of 1,500 enterprise architects, cloud infrastructure managers and data architects

## Oyo Technology to speak at Autodesk-hosted DevCon2026 on AI × construction DX

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000105632.html
- anchor: #n2033756
- Companies mentioned: 応用技術株式会社、オートデスク株式会社、Autodesk Platform Services、Autodesk Forma、Applied Build Core、BooT.one

Facts:
- July 21, 2026 (Tue.)

## A sustainable craft experience repurposing wood offcuts in Asahikawa, a city of furniture and woodworking: Make your own sachet at ホテル アマネク旭川

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000103982.html
- anchor: #n2033755
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アマネク、ホテル アマネク旭川、クラフト舘、旭川家具工業協同組合

Facts:
- Date and time: Aug. 22, 2026 (Sat.), from 11:00 (予定)
- Capacity: 15 people
- Participation fee: 1,000 yen (tax included)
- Duration: approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour
- Guest rooms: 221
- Opening date: Oct. 8, 2021
- Capital: 50 million yen

## grounds unveils BAT, a new sole inspired by medieval architecture. Its bold arch structure stands 10.5 cm high.

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000047131.html
- anchor: #n2033754
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FOOLS、grounds

Facts:
- Price: 94,600 yen (tax included)
- Price: 90,200 yen (tax included)
- Scheduled release date: Aug. 22, 2026

## niko and ... × BRITA launch their first collaboration, featuring limited-edition shaved ice, lifestyle displays and a campaign, offering a personal style inspired by great-tasting water

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000057138.html
- anchor: #n2033753
- Companies mentioned: BRITA Japan株式会社、niko and ...、BRITA LARQ、リクエリ、フロー

Facts:
- A gift for the first 1,000 customers
- BRITA LARQ iQ Bottle (first in-store sale) Price: 21,780 yen (tax included)
- BRITA LARQ Essential Bottle (first in-store sale) Price: 7,898 yen (tax included)
- Pitcher-style water filter リクエリ (special price) Price: 3,278 yen (tax included)
- Bottle-style water filter Active (special price) Price: 1,078 yen (tax included)
- Bottle-style water filter (special price) Price: 1,078 yen (tax included)
- ■ Flavors | 680 yen each (tax included)
- Total sales for fiscal 2024 were 727 million euros
- As of the end of 2024, the company had 2,433 employees worldwide
- As of the end of 2025, approximately 30 employees
- 149 nationwide

## [Launching in September 2026] Socialups to launch NIIGATA BR[AI]N, an AI business implementation program, in Niigata City as part of 新潟IPC財団's next-generation talent development initiative

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000124452.html
- anchor: #n2033752
- Companies mentioned: Socialups株式会社、新潟IPC財団、株式会社新潟日報生成AI研究所、FERM株式会社、株式会社テレビ新潟放送網

Facts:
- A keynote speech will be held on Sep. 2, 2026 (Wed.)
- Capacity: 100 people
- Capacity: 20 companies
- Application deadline: Sep. 1, 2026 (Tue.), 17:00
- Application deadline: Sep. 30, 2026 (Wed.), 17:00
- 1社あたり2〜3名のチーム参加を推奨
- Period: November 2026 to January 2027

## Guide solution Withdesk Automate begins service provision to 株式会社 大丸松坂屋百貨店

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000037841.html
- anchor: #n2033751
- Companies mentioned: ウィズデスク株式会社、株式会社 大丸松坂屋百貨店、Withdesk Automate、Withdesk Browse

## Reduces static electricity and helps prevent grounds from scattering. Stylish Smart Cone Grinder launches on Sep. 18, 2026 (Fri.)!

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000098.000003172.html
- anchor: #n2033750
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大石アンドアソシエイツ、Russell Hobbs

Facts:
- Release date: Friday, September 18, 2026
- 34 grind settings
- Price: ¥16,500 (tax included)
- Maximum capacity: hopper holds approximately 280 g

## XGIMI to launch advance sales of its 4K home projector TITAN Noir series on Makuake from mid-September

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000099.000075566.html
- anchor: #n2033749
- Companies mentioned: XGIMI、Makuake、日亜化学工業、Harman Kardon、Google、Texas Instruments、RUNTO

Facts:
- Achieves a native contrast ratio of up to 10,000:1※3
- High brightness of up to 7,000 ISO lumens※5

## 【フェアフィールド・バイ・マリオット 道の駅プロジェクト】秋の味覚「丹波栗」とワインを楽しむ | 生産者参加型ディナーイベント開催！

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000112.000147426.html
- anchor: #n2033748
- 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、丹波ワイン、丹波農園、マリオット・インターナショナル、Marriott Bonvoy、フェアフィールド・バイ・マリオット・京都京丹波

Facts:
- Operates 29 select-service hotels across Japan
- ■ Price: 20,000 yen (tax included) per person
- Without wine pairing: 16,000 yen (tax included) per person
- ■ Capacity: 12 people
- ※ Minimum number of participants: 6
- Fairfield has more than 1,300 properties in 20 countries and regions

## Takachiho Koheki to exhibit at the International Logistics Exhibition 2026 for the first time

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000050833.html
- anchor: #n2033747
- Companies mentioned: 高千穂交易株式会社、一般社団法人日本産業機械工業会、一般社団法人日本産業車両協会、一般社団法人日本パレット協会、一般社団法人日本運搬車両機器協会、一般社団法人日本物流システム機器協会、公益社団法人日本ロジスティクスシステム協会、一般社団法人日本能率協会

Facts:
- Sept. 8 (Tuesday)–11 (Friday), 2026
- 10:00～17:00
- Booth No. W2-N17

## SAPEET AX SDO launches, driving AX with a focus on delivering results

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000026498.html
- anchor: #n2033746
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Sapeet、大和総研、日本ユニシス、BIPROGY、株式会社ミスミ、東京大学

Facts:
- 年商3,500億円規模の基幹システム再構築
- Transformation of a global workforce of 12,000

## N.BlendX, a special magazine featuring deluxe standalone stories from Number Nine's commercial BL label N.Blend, set for release on Oct. 2

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000131.000027584.html
- anchor: #n2033745
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナンバーナイン、Blend、N.Blend、J.GARDEN、eBookJapan、コミックシーモア、honto、Renta!

Facts:
- A stellar lineup of 24 contributors
- More than 400 pages
- List price: 2,500 yen (tax included)
- The participating creators have a combined social media following of more than 2 million
- More than 69,000 followers

## 【第72回】シェアシマ商品開発セミナー8,000億円のウェルビーイング市場をどう獲る？ 〜抗ストレス・睡眠・腸活・アンチエイジング・記憶力ケア、4社のインナーケア原料を一挙紹介〜

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000135.000042412.html
- anchor: #n2033744
- Companies mentioned: ICS-net株式会社、株式会社キティー、日油株式会社、フジ日本株式会社、不二製油株式会社

Facts:
- A market worth 800 billion yen
- 200 people
- 5,500 people

## 【支援総額5億円突破】「ミライスピーカー・イヤー」GREEN FUNDINGで1.5万人超が支援、応援コメント数歴代1位を記録

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000135.000042881.html
- anchor: #n2033743
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミライスピーカー、GREEN FUNDING、ステラアソシエ株式会社

Facts:
- Total funding: 503,353,669 yen
- Number of backers: 15,556
- ¥39,600 (tax included)
- ¥29,700 (tax included)

## [Held Aug. 31 (Mon.)] Why do interesting people flock to manufacturing towns?

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000138.000018592.html
- anchor: #n2033742
- Companies mentioned: シビレ株式会社、きら星（株）、笹川メッキ

Facts:
- Approximately 130 factories open simultaneously
- 資本金：11, 000, 000円

## FY Reiwa 8 Training: Energizing Companies Through Intellectual Property!

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000150171.html
- anchor: #n2033741
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人名古屋産業振興公社

Facts:
- 12-day training program
- Until 2 weeks before the first session

## “Everyday simplicity” brings peace of mind when the unexpected happens. QUICKCAMP launches a familiar disaster-preparedness series connecting outdoor activities and disaster readiness

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000141100.html
- anchor: #n2033740
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ＹＯＣＡＢＩＴＯ、QUICKCAMP

Facts:
- Width 104 cm × depth 104 cm × height 201 cm
- Φ72 cm × 8 cm
- [Weight] 3.25 kg
- Width 120 cm × depth 120 cm × height 185 cm
- Φ60 cm × 7 cm
- [Weight] 2.9 kg
- Width 52.5 cm × depth 36 cm × height 31.5 cm

## Student retention and classroom profitability improvement package for cram schools implemented in “社長の分身.” An integrated approach to improving student recruitment, withdrawals, instructor retention and classroom revenue

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000151.000173646.html
- anchor: #n2033739
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ルミッション、社長の分身

Facts:
- Starting Monday, August 17, 2026

## 横濱ハーバー基金 ハーバー1個につき1円寄付 日本赤十字社 令和8年熊本地震災害義援金へ ～令和8年8月18日(火)より順次開始～ 鎌倉レ・ザンジュのカマクラータも合わせて寄付活動をスタート

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000154.000012830.html
- anchor: #n2033738
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ありあけ、日本赤十字社

Facts:
- ハーバー1個につき1円
- Starting Aug. 18 (Tue.), Reiwa 8
- Through Oct. 25 (Sun.)

## Hacobell publishes case study on its AI data converter

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000160.000106200.html
- anchor: #n2033737
- Companies mentioned: ハコベル株式会社、MDロジス株式会社、ラクスル株式会社、セイノーホールディングス

Facts:
- Launched in June 2026

## A peel-care*1 facial cleanser joins the Rosette Facial Washing Paste lineup! Removes blackheads*2 and dead skin cells

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000032125.html
- anchor: #n2033736
- Companies mentioned: ロゼット株式会社、ドン・キホーテ、アピタ、ピアゴ

Facts:
- A long-selling product for more than 95 years
- Volume: 120 g
- Monday, August 24, 2026

## [New product] Introducing face primers designed for different areas of the face! Covers both skin concerns*1 and desired finishes*2

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000169.000032125.html
- anchor: #n2033735
- Companies mentioned: ロゼット株式会社、ロフト、ハンズ

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: 900 yen / 990 yen each (tax included)
- Volume: 15 g each
- Advance sale date: Aug. 24 (Mon.), 2026
- General release date: Monday, September 14, 2026

## ecbo、ドン・キホーテ新宿歌舞伎町店に荷物預かりサービス「ecbo cloak」の直営店舗をオープン

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000173.000021088.html
- anchor: #n2033734
- Companies mentioned: ecbo株式会社、ドン・キホーテ

Facts:
- More than 3,500 locations across Japan
- Bag: 500 yen (tax included) / day
- Suitcase: 800 yen (tax included) / day
- Small luggage (sum of 3 sides: 120 cm or less): 1,600 yen (tax included)
- Large luggage (sum of 3 sides: 160 cm or less): 2,100 yen (tax included)
- Oversized luggage (sum of 3 sides: 160 cm or more): 3,700 yen (tax included)

## For sudden abdominal pain in people prone to feeling cold: Kampo Therapy series launches “Shakuyakukanzobushito (shakuyakukanzobushito)”

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000183.000072329.html
- anchor: #n2033733
- Companies mentioned: クラシエ薬品株式会社、株式会社マクロミル

Facts:
- 25% said they had felt prone to getting cold or considered themselves sensitive to cold within the past 3 months
- Among 5,003 women, 36% said they felt sensitive to cold
- For “abdominal or gastrointestinal pain,” 36% of those who felt sensitive to cold reported it, compared with 15% of those who did not
- 72% of people who felt sensitive to cold and experienced abdominal pain (*2) said they perceived some connection between the two
- 39% said their abdominal pain “tends to occur when they feel cold or after they have been cold”
- 37% said “warming up after symptoms begin makes them feel better”
- 45 tablets / 5-day supply
- Suggested retail price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
- A survey conducted by our company among 10,000 men and women aged 30 and older
- n=232 (women aged 30 and older who felt sensitive to cold and experienced abdominal pain)

## Recipients selected for FY Reiwa 8 of the Sendai-Tohoku Expansion Program (STEP), a hands-on support program for startups seeking to expand overseas

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000191.000115262.html
- anchor: #n2033732
- Companies mentioned: 仙台市、仙台グローバルスタートアップ・ハブ、株式会社1684、株式会社wead、株式会社 GET BACK、STONY、株式会社perpleFUJI WINGS、株式会社fog、イームズロボティクス株式会社、輝翠株式会社、ストーリーライン株式会社、タグル株式会社、NanoFrontier株式会社

Facts:
- Selected participants (7 organizations) for STEP for ENTRY, a program for startups and others in the early stages of overseas expansion
- Selected participants (5 companies) for STEP for GROWTH, a program for startups and others seeking overseas expansion and local business opportunities

## [New from テザーツールズ] The Tether Guard evolves to prevent cable disconnections during tethered shooting and damage to camera ports! A slim camera plate combines exceptional holding power with the portability of a QD system

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000193.000050753.html
- anchor: #n2033731
- Companies mentioned: Tether Tools、テザーツールズ、銀一株式会社、GIN-ICHI CORPORATION

Facts:
- Price: 18,700 yen (tax included)
- High-speed data transfer of up to 10 Gbps
- Long-distance transmission of up to 19.2 m

## The k4sen Con 2026 closes amid excitement and emotion

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000214.000041650.html
- anchor: #n2033730
- Companies mentioned: GANYMEDE株式会社、ZETA DIVISION、SEGA STORE

Facts:
- 2 days
- 30,000 steps in 1 day
- More than 20 challenger teams
- 15 streamers
- 4 tables steeped in rivalry
- 10 seconds remaining
- 16 Umaoji
- 31 pt

## [New rental apartment building] Leasing begins! The fifth デュオフラッツ building in Taito Ward! / デュオフラッツ浅草田原町ネスト / 4-minute walk from Tawaramachi Station on the Ginza Line

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000219.000140756.html
- anchor: #n2033729
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フージャースコーポレーション、デュオフラッツ

Facts:
- Total units: 22
- Floor area: 38.01 m², 46.64 m²
- Reinforced concrete structure, 12 stories above ground
- Spacious 13.1-tatami-mat LDK (Type A)

## Noda Kuri’s Ambition: The Road to Unifying the Gaming World — Can you move ice cream by “screaming”? The new sensation action game I scream Ice cream airs tomorrow, Aug. 18 (Tue.), at 9:25 p.m.

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000228.000122205.html
- anchor: #n2033728
- Companies mentioned: TOKYO MX、東京メトロポリタンテレビジョン株式会社、マヂカルラブリー、かけおち、帝京大

Facts:
- Every Tuesday, 21:25–21:54

## 株式会社ユニバーサルエンターテインメント is running an instant-win campaign to raise awareness of its new gaming machines, using Shuttlerock BBF for X (Twitter)

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000234.000017404.html
- anchor: #n2033727
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユニバーサルエンターテインメント、シャトルロックジャパン株式会社、Shuttlerock Limited

Facts:
- QUO Card Pay worth 10,000 yen
- 100 people will win QUO Card Pay worth 10,000 yen
- Aug. 17, 2026 (Mon.)–Aug. 23, 2026 (Sun.) (7 days)

## MOOTOON BIZ, an AI manga creation service for businesses, launches a new optional monthly tracking report service to visualize content performance

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000259.000006034.html
- anchor: #n2033726
- Companies mentioned: 木村情報技術株式会社、MOOTOON BIZ

Facts:
- Monthly views are capped at approximately 10,000

## イオンアグリ創造 installs Telecube Cool Pro heatstroke-prevention booths

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000294.000047162.html
- anchor: #n2033725
- Companies mentioned: イオンアグリ創造、ブイキューブ、イオングループ

Facts:
- 21 AEON farms nationwide
- Average age: 38
- For 3 months, from Aug. 1 to Oct. 31, 2026
- Outdoor temperatures exceeding 40°C
- Temperature inside the booth (e.g., 25°C)

## [GoQSystem for centralized e-commerce management] “Individual Consultation Month” kicks off on Aug. 17! In-person and online consultations will be available simultaneously at locations nationwide, with comprehensive support for building back-office operations

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000306.000062228.html
- anchor: #n2033724
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社GoQSystem、Google Meet

Facts:
- 2026年8月17日（月）から9月30日（水）までの期間
- ※Duration: 60 minutes

## Unstaffed rental car pickup and return service アクスポ opens a new location at its Kagoshima office

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000349.000057111.html
- anchor: #n2033723
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アクティオ、アクスポ

Facts:
- Starting Monday, Aug. 17, 2026

## Starting 8/17, we will launch 3 new initiatives to provide more rewarding and convenient financial services!

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000351.000034650.html
- anchor: #n2033722
- Companies mentioned: GMOあおぞらネット銀行株式会社

Facts:
- Lowering the standard fee for transfers to other banks for corporate and sole proprietor customers to 100 yen per transaction (tax included)
- The monthly limit for free transfers to other banks will increase from the standard 20 to 100

## A short conversational drama popular with 100 million cumulative views, “I’m Curious About That Table,” is getting audio content of “about 5 minutes”! MyComfort is launching an exclusive audio feature to help you reset from weekday fatigue through conversation

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000369.000040239.html
- anchor: #n2033721
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社EICRIT、株式会社sukima、株式会社ContentAge、MyComfort、株式会社ACROVE

Facts:
- Cumulative series sales: 1.2 million units
- About 5 minutes
- Price: 3,980 yen
- Price: 4,980 yen
- Sales of 2,000 units in 1 day
- Consolidated employees: 260

## viviON launches “viviON CREATOR AWARD,” a new initiative to expand opportunities for creators

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000400.000089066.html
- anchor: #n2033720
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社viviON、yutaokuda studio、スタートバーン株式会社、東京大学生産技術研究所、CLAMP、ハイアット リージェンシー、CONVERSE TOKYO、MIHARA YASUHIRO、YOKE

Facts:
- Total prize money: 2 million yen (equivalent)
- For 30 years, viviON has worked alongside creators and their creative endeavors

## Visa survey: What is needed for AI agent shopping to catch on? Consumers want a system that is “trustworthy and lets them choose for themselves”

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000408.000006846.html
- anchor: #n2033719
- Companies mentioned: ビザ・ワールドワイド・ジャパン株式会社、Visa、株式会社マクロミル

Facts:
- 51% of Japanese consumers already use AI for shopping
- 27% said, “I can’t leave it to AI”
- About 5% said they “ask AI to put items in their cart (then check themselves before purchasing)”
- 1% said they “ask AI to purchase items automatically (without checking before purchase)”
- 41% said, “I want to decide each time which information to share with which AI”

## The latest work by 長谷川まりる, author of “杉森くんを殺すには”! 美月, an Earthling, and パー子, an alien transfer student. “The Classroom with an Alien” is a much-anticipated work that questions the meaning of “difference” and “normal.” A story of exchange between Earthlings and aliens, for an era of diversity.

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000467.000035751.html
- anchor: #n2033718
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社岩崎書店

Facts:
- List price: 1,650 yen (1,500 yen before tax, plus tax)
- Length: 200 pages
- Distribution date: Aug. 18, 2026
- Release date: Aug. 20, 2026

## A three-generation trip for Respect for the Aged Day at IHG Hotels & Resorts [6 Holiday Inn Resort properties to visit during Silver Week]

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000525.000002364.html
- anchor: #n2033717
- Companies mentioned: IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、IHG・ANA・ホテルズグループジャパン合同会社、ANAホリデイ・イン リゾート軽井沢、ホリデイ・イン リゾート ヴァナ ナヴァ ホアヒン、ホリデイ・イン リゾート サムイ ボプットビーチ、ホリデイ・イン リゾート ビンタン ラゴイビーチ、ANAホリデイ・イン リゾート信濃大町くろよん、ANAホリデイ・イン リゾート宮崎

Facts:
- 宿泊料金：2,599THB～（1室1泊、税・サービス料込）
- 宿泊料金：7,692THB～（1室1泊、税・サービス料込）
- 宿泊料金：138SGD～（1室1泊、税・サービス料込）
- ■Rates: from 55,000 yen (2 people sharing 1 room for 1 night, including taxes and service charges)
- 宿泊料金 ： 39,000円～（天然温泉ビューバス付新館 プレミアム和洋室／1室1泊、税・サ込）
- 宿泊料金 ： 28,000円～（1室1泊）

## [ロイヤルホスト デリ] Two “Recommended Gifts for Respect for the Aged Day” on sale for a limited time as a token of appreciation!

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000571.000071323.html
- anchor: #n2033716
- Companies mentioned: ロイヤル株式会社、ロイヤルホスト、ロイヤルホスト デリ、ロイヤルグループ

Facts:
- Retail price: 5,300 yen (tax and shipping included)
- Retail price: 6,000 yen (tax and shipping included)

## JLL advises on the sale of “The Beach Tower Okinawa”

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000590.000006263.html
- anchor: #n2033715
- Companies mentioned: JLL、ジャパン・ホテル・リート投資法人、ジョーンズ ラング ラサール インコーポレイテッド、ラサール インベストメント マネージメント

Facts:
- “The Beach Tower Okinawa” is a 280-room beachfront resort hotel located in American Village in Chatan Town, Okinawa Prefecture.
- Hotels accounted for 12% of Japan’s total investment in the first half of 2026.
- As of June 30, 2026, it had approximately 112,000 employees.
- Its 2025 revenue was US$26.1 billion, and it has also been named to the Fortune 500®.

## “るるぶ■■ Edition: Futasugase,” the first mockumentary horror novel from “るるぶ,” a pioneer in regional information

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000641.000024732.html
- anchor: #n2033714
- Companies mentioned: るるぶ、JTBパブリッシング、JTBグループ

Facts:
- [List price] 1,760 yen (10% tax included)
- 80 pages
- Friday, Aug. 28, 2026

## [Taking place Friday, Aug. 21] An engineer from ISFnet will speak at “MS Monthly Vulnerability Study Session [Learn About the Latest Vulnerabilities!!],” hosted by practical security school “セキュ塾”

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000780.000042830.html
- anchor: #n2033713
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイエスエフネット、ヒートウェーブ株式会社、セキュ塾、フィッシング対策協議会、JPCERT、Internet Week 2009、GLOCOM六本木会議、医療機器フォーラム

Facts:
- 2026年8月21日（金）、ヒートウェーブ株式会社（以下ヒートウェーブ）が運営する実践的セキュリティスクール「セキュ塾」が主催する無料オンラインセミナー
- Date and time: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, 18:00–19:15
- Online: first 100 participants
- With a career spanning more than 25 years at a security specialist company
- Approximately 2,300 engineers on staff

## We want you to enjoy a filling meal at a great price this summer, too! “Bluefin tuna medium-fatty cut,” the “king of tuna,” and 1 piece of premium “abalone” will be available for just 110 yen, tax included! Plus, “Catalana Grande,” featuring about 40% more of our No. 1 popular dessert!

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000830.000049164.html
- anchor: #n2033712
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社あきんどスシロー、SUSHIRO Cafe

Facts:
- From 110 yen including tax
- About 40% more
- Planned total sales: 4.92 million servings
- Planned total sales: 2.02 million servings
- Planned total sales: 460,000 servings
- Planned total sales: 140,000 servings
- From 270 yen, tax included
- From 280 yen, tax included

## “atmos” Men's Apparel “Fall / Winter 2026 Collection”

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000889.000063811.html
- anchor: #n2033711
- Companies mentioned: atmos、Age Factory、0A

Facts:
- The collection launches Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.
- Release date: Sept. 12, 2026
- Release date: Oct. 10, 2026

## 5日間限定！セブン‐イレブンのおにぎり・寿司を一度に2個購入すると50円引き！定番・人気商品などをお得に楽しめるセールを8月18日（火）より開催

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001120.000155396.html
- anchor: #n2033710
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、セブン‐イレブン

Facts:
- 50 yen off
- 400 yen or less before tax
- ¥432 including tax
- 182 yen (196.56 yen including tax)
- 198 yen (213.84 yen including tax)

## 【独自調査】2026年最新：外国人に人気のホテル・旅館ランキング［岡山編］1位は「ヴィアイン岡山」！| インバウンド人気ホテル・旅館ランキング #インバウンド #MEO

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001363.000024246.html
- anchor: #n2033709
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社mov、訪日ラボ、口コミコム、ヴィアイン岡山、ホテルアベストグランデ 岡山、後楽ホテル、ANAクラウンプラザホテル 岡山、ホテルグランヴィア岡山、ホテル湯の杜美春閣、ロイヤルパークホテル倉敷、ドーミーイン倉敷、ドーミーイン岡山、ダイワロイネットホテル 岡山駅前

Facts:
- 200 hotels and inns in Okayama Prefecture
- Total reviews (including Japanese): 7,561
- Of these, reviews in foreign languages: 1,867
- The property received 134 reviews in foreign languages in 1 year

## Made with wood from across Japan! Launch of 5 furniture items combining “domestic natural wood × made in Japan”

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001673.000003084.html
- anchor: #n2033708
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社dinos、フジ・メディア・ホールディングス

Facts:
- Advance sales begin Aug. 17, 2026, at the “Dinos Online Shop”
- Built to withstand heavy loads, with a 150 kg weight capacity

## 【Loft】This Fall’s New Stationery All in One Place! “Bun Fes 2026AUTUMN” Opens

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001808.000018324.html
- anchor: #n2033707
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ロフト、クーリア、カミオジャパン、フロンティア、サンスター文具、クロスター、カール事務器、レイメイ藤井、クツワ、ビバリー、KACO、DELIジャパン、ステッドラー、古川紙工、ゼブラ、三菱鉛筆

Facts:
- From Aug. 29, 2026 (Sat.)
- Friday, October 16
- ¥550 each
- 440 yen each
- 385 yen each
- 1,980 yen
- 2,640 yen
- 1,320 yen
- 1,430 yen each
- 1,980 yen each
- 2,420 yen each
- 550 yen

## 【Loft】The “Loft 2027 Diary,” to Bring Order to Your Days and Add Color in Your Own Style

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001811.000018324.html
- anchor: #n2033706
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ロフト、ロルバーン、ダイゴー、新日本カレンダー、エルコミューン、LACONIC、高波クリエイト、グリーティングライフ

Facts:
- ロフト限定/ロルバーン ダイアリー(デルフォニックス) 1,540～2,937円
- Channel exclusive/Yohaku × isshoni. Monthly Diary Nostalgia A6/B6/A5 (ダイゴー) 880–990 yen
- Loft preview/eric × kleid Ring Diary B7 (新日本カレンダー) 1,650 yen
- Loft and manufacturer online store exclusive/isshoni. Notebook Pocket Monthly (ダイゴー) 990 yen
- Loft and manufacturer online store exclusive/MATOKA Mini Mini Diary (エルコミューン) 1,540–1,980 yen

## 【星のや軽井沢】A full moon recreated inside a glass! New “Full Moon Parfait” lets adults savor autumn flavors such as Shine Muscat grapes and Anno sweet potatoes

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002343.000033064.html
- anchor: #n2033705
- Companies mentioned: 星のや軽井沢、星のや、MOKU glass（モクグラス）

Facts:
- Price: 2500 yen (tax and service charge included)
- 料⾦ ： 1泊170,000円〜（1室あたり、税・サービス料込、⾷事別）

## 【ホテルメトロポリタン】Savor the bounty of the land and the riches of the sea at the “Taste of Japan: Nagano and Toyama Fair” — a journey through a treasure trove of cuisine

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002515.000030117.html
- anchor: #n2033704
- Companies mentioned: ホテルメトロポリタン、長野市、富山県

Facts:
- The “Taste of Japan: Nagano and Toyama Fair” will open on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
- 2026年10月13日（火）～11月30日（月）
- Adults ¥3,900
- Adults ¥4,900
- Seniors (65 and over) ¥3,700
- Children (elementary school students) ¥2,200
- Children (elementary school students) ¥2,400
- Children (ages 4–6) ¥1,100
- Children (ages 4–6) ¥1,200
- Seniors (65 and over) ¥4,600

## 富山県、(一社)富山県歯科医師会、ロッテ「富山県民の歯と口腔の健康づくりの推進に関する連携協定」を締結

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002694.000002360.html
- anchor: #n2033703
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ロッテ、富山県歯科医師会

Facts:
- This is Lotte’s 32nd cooperation agreement related to oral health.
- “A happy population of １０００万 — Toyama, a leading well-being region”

## The latest book from MASAYUKI, a master who has guided the careers of a cumulative total of 1万人! “Find the Work and Career That Truly Suit You Through Mayan Astrology®” goes on sale Tuesday, September 1

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002944.000002372.html
- anchor: #n2033702
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社主婦の友社、一般社団法人日本マヤ暦セラピスト協会、リザーブストック、Amazon、楽天ブックス

Facts:
- More than 1万 individual readings and career sessions in total
- More than 3,000 students cumulatively
- Participation fee: 4,000 yen
- Book price: 1,870 yen
- 四六判/192ページ
- Limited to the first 50 people
- 【Limited to the first 5 people】

## “For those seeking their destined serum.” SHISEIDO launches a nationwide sampling campaign for アルティミューン. — Experiential events will also be held in 3 cities — Sampling will take place across Japan

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003166.000005794.html
- anchor: #n2033701
- Companies mentioned: SHISEIDO、アルティミューン、資生堂、美的

Facts:
- “SHISEIDO,” available in 90 countries and regions worldwide
- Experiential events at 6 locations in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka
- 30mL 9,000 yen (9,900 yen including tax)
- 50mL 13,8000 yen (15,180 yen including tax)
- 50mL (refill) 13,300 yen (14,630 yen including tax)
- 75mL 18,000 yen (19,800 yen including tax)
- 75mL (refill) 16,500 yen (18,150 yen including tax)
- 7,700 yen including tax
- 13,200 yen including tax

## “niko and ...” collaborates with water purifier brand “BRITA”! From Monday, August 17, limited-time shaved ice made with a focus on delicious water will be available at “niko and ... TOKYO”!

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003232.000001304.html
- anchor: #n2033700
- Companies mentioned: niko and ...、BRITA、株式会社アダストリア、アンドエスティHDグループ、BRITA Japan株式会社、株式会社アンドエスティ、株式会社アンドエスティ・ロジスティクス、株式会社WeOur

Facts:
- Price: ¥680 (tax included)
- Price: 21,780 yen (tax included)
- Price: 7,898 yen (tax included)
- Price: 3,278 yen (tax included)
- Price: 1,078 yen (tax included)
- Total sales for fiscal 2024 were 727 million euros
- As of the end of 2024, the company had 2,433 employees worldwide
- As of the end of 2025, approximately 30 employees
- Approximately 1,500 stores in Japan and overseas
- 149 locations nationwide

## 【阪急うめだ本店】A feature on eyewear and magnifiers to keep your daily life active, also perfect as Respect for the Aged Day gifts! “A World Expanded Through Lenses” opens

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003234.000014431.html
- anchor: #n2033699
- Companies mentioned: 阪急うめだ本店、伊東屋、DONT PANIC、ESCHENBACH

Facts:
- Loved in 80 countries around the world

## 【阪急うめだ本店】Spicy and savory specialties arrive Wednesday, August 19. Find them in the department store food hall and restaurant floor

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003255.000014431.html
- anchor: #n2033698
- Companies mentioned: 阪急うめだ本店、RF1、魚道楽、福さ屋、舞妓はんひぃ～ひぃ～、カレーパンノヒ、石神邑、福太郎、ペンギン食堂（北野エース）、京都・錦 かね松、妻家房、やまねや 生パスタ研究所、おやさいガーデン TIERRA（ティエラ）

Facts:
- All 37 “spicy and savory” dishes
- “RF1” Korean-Style Tomato Yangnyeom Salad (100g)
- “RF1” Korean-Style Tomato Yangnyeom Salad (100g) 497 yen
- 「魚道楽」あじと茄子の旨辛ヤンニョム仕立て（1盛）
- 「魚道楽」あじと茄子の旨辛ヤンニョム仕立て（1盛）486円
- “福さ屋” Extra-Hot Mentaiko (one box, 90g)
- “福さ屋” Extra-Hot Mentaiko (one box, 90g) 1,188 yen
- “石神邑” Mala Plum (300g)
- “石神邑” Mala Plum (300g) 1,944 yen
- 「カレーパンノヒ」辛旨ビーフカレーパン（1個）

## 【阪急うめだ本店】アン・シネや人気YouTuberトレぴなが来店！美と健康を磨く夏のウェルネスイベントを開催

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003263.000014431.html
- anchor: #n2033697
- Companies mentioned: 阪急うめだ本店、アン・シネ、トレぴな、MERBEI、NICOMERRY

Facts:
- Popular fitness creator トレぴな, with approximately 147万人 YouTube subscribers
- 阪急うめだ本店, 8th floor, Community Park
- Capacity: 15 people per session
- Capacity: 5 people per session

## A marriage with a 34-year age gap! Wife, 60, and husband, 26, talk about their whirlwind wedding after 1 year of knowing each other: “The moment I touched her hand…” What made him fall in love? Their surprising love story and sweet newlywed life, too | “Women Who Won’t Keep Quiet season3”

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003804.000064643.html
- anchor: #n2033696
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、株式会社AbemaTV

Facts:
- Wife, 60
- Husband, 26
- This is her 4th marriage
- She has 3 children from previous marriages
- Kota’s mother is also 9 years younger than Hiromi
- Just 3 months after they met
- Just 1 year after they met
- After giving birth 4 years ago

## “What you love is your choice.” “High School Boy Goki Busujima Is a Romance Novelist” is out now!

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009329.000002535.html
- anchor: #n2033695
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 Gakken、学研出版

Facts:
- Cumulative sales of 5.5 million copies
- List price: ¥1,430 (tax included)
- 四六判・328ページ
- List price: ¥1,320 (tax included)
- 四六判・296ページ
- Capital: ¥19,817 million
- Revenue: ¥199.1 billion
- Consolidated subsidiaries: 82

## YouTube creator with over 680,000 subscribers! First essay published by 100菌, a slow-play commentator who has tested every “pointless” thing in life

- Published: 2026-08-17T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019879.000007006.html
- anchor: #n2033694
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、100菌

Facts:
- List price: 1,870 yen
- ¥1,700 before tax
- Page count: 192 pages