# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-17 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 3 of 5

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 286 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 160 items from 7 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 鎌倉新書、大治町シルバー人材センターと連携し「まなびtoしごと」始動

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000147.000009951.html
- anchor: #n2034371
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社鎌倉新書、公益社団法人大治町シルバー人材センター

Facts:
- Founded in 1984
- Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime: 6184
- 資本金 ：16億7,186万円

## 鎌倉新書、大野市シルバー人材センターと連携し「まなびtoしごと」始動

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000009951.html
- anchor: #n2034370
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社鎌倉新書、公益社団法人大野市シルバー人材センター

Facts:
- Founded in 1984
- Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime: 6184
- 資本金 ：16億7,186万円

## 鎌倉新書、池田市シルバー人材センターと連携し「まなびtoしごと」始動

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000149.000009951.html
- anchor: #n2034369
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社鎌倉新書、公益社団法人池田市シルバー人材センター

Facts:
- Founded in 1984
- Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime: 6184
- 資本金 ：16億7,186万円

## 鎌倉新書、敦賀市シルバー人材センターと連携し「まなびtoしごと」始動

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000009951.html
- anchor: #n2034368
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社鎌倉新書、公益社団法人敦賀市シルバー人材センター

Facts:
- Founded in 1984
- Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime: 6184
- 資本金 ：16億7,186万円

## 鎌倉新書、福井市シルバー人材センターと連携し「まなびtoしごと」始動

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000151.000009951.html
- anchor: #n2034367
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社鎌倉新書、公益社団法人福井市シルバー人材センター

Facts:
- Founded in 1984
- Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime: 6184
- 資本金 ：16億7,186万円

## 鎌倉新書、和泊町シルバー人材センターと連携し「まなびtoしごと」始動

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000153.000009951.html
- anchor: #n2034366
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社鎌倉新書、公益社団法人和泊町シルバー人材センター

Facts:
- Founded in 1984
- Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime: 6184
- 資本金 ：16億7,186万円

## 鎌倉新書、高山市シルバー人材センターと連携し「まなびtoしごと」始動

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000155.000009951.html
- anchor: #n2034365
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社鎌倉新書、公益社団法人高山市シルバー人材センター

Facts:
- Founded in 1984
- Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime: 6184
- Capital: 1.67186 billion yen

## “We want to enjoy the outdoors, but preparing and cleaning up is a hassle.” URBAN Outdoor HOUSE solves the problem at home, with a model house opening in Shinkotoni, Sapporo

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:07:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000198.000019420.html
- anchor: #n2034381
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジョンソンホームズ、Snow Peak、URBAN Outdoor HOUSE

Facts:
- 2026 model house
- Business hours: 10:00–17:00
- Phone: 011-737-8888

## 【Celebrating the World Heritage listing of the “Palace Sites of Asuka-Fujiwara”】近鉄GHD’s “I’m a Nara fan.” and JR東海’s “Let’s go to Nara” team up for “The mysterious Ishibutai Tomb appears.”

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:02:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000575.000142065.html
- anchor: #n2034382
- Companies mentioned: 近鉄GHD、JR東海、奈良県

Facts:
- Monday, Aug. 17–Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026
- A faithfully reproduced “Ishibutai Tomb” at 1/2 scale

## “Using AI” and “AI doing the work” are different. Free report for manufacturers, “Has Your AI Stopped at the Chat Screen?” released

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:01:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000187773.html
- anchor: #n2034383
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シクミ、田中工業、ロット2607-A、ブラケット

Facts:
- 2026-07-01_見積書_田中工業様_ブラケット.pdf
- 2026-07-02_検査成績書_ロット2607-A.pdf
- 2026-07-02_図面_ブラケット_改訂2版.pdf

## The arrival of a non-peated single malt whisky carrying on the lineage of Yamaga Distillery’s “山鹿ザ・ファースト.”

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:01:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000162423.html
- anchor: #n2034384
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社山鹿蒸溜所、東京ウイスキー＆スピリッツコンペティション

Facts:
- Volume: 700ml
- Alcohol content: 55%
- Suggested retail price: 11,000 yen (tax included)

## Dell Technologies announces new president in Japan

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000424.000025237.html
- anchor: #n2034385
- Companies mentioned: デル・テクノロジーズ株式会社、日本AMD株式会社、レノボ・エンタープライズ・ソリューションズ合同会社、日本マイクロソフト株式会社、IDC

Facts:
- With more than 25 years of experience in the technology industry

## Enjoy Tokyo’s slopes at Tomohiko Minagawa’s photo exhibition “100 Tokyo Hills / 44 Views on Handmade Japanese Paper”

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000170981.html
- anchor: #n2034386
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カメラのキタムラ、キヤノンギャラリー、ART NEXT、ライカ

Facts:
- It is said that Tokyo has about 900 named slopes alone.
- The exhibition will feature 44 works, mainly from the photobook “100 Views of Tokyo’s Hills.”

## Sold out within 5 hours of launch! “Gelato Protein,” redefining ice cream, goes on sale again Monday, Aug. 17, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000174276.html
- anchor: #n2034450
- Companies mentioned: Luwlus合同会社、まめたまの筋トレ日記、Pocotein、株式会社KULBAY、あいすの家、株式会社長沼あいす

Facts:
- Boasting 700,000 YouTube subscribers
- 10g or more of protein
- Approximately 4g of fat
- 150–162kcal
- Aug. 17, 2026

## Notice: The 5th domestic seminar of “CORP,” a manga rights manager development program

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000176500.html
- anchor: #n2034449
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社角川メディアハウス、骨董通り法律事務所、コミック出版社の会、文化庁、独立行政法人日本芸術文化振興会、海外MANGA人材育成委員会事務局

Facts:
- First 300 people
- 3 years

## ZOOST and Pitat House Network jointly develop and launch a DX consulting service to build the “in-house customer acquisition capabilities” of member stores

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187839.html
- anchor: #n2034448
- Companies mentioned: ZOOST株式会社、ピタットハウスネットワーク株式会社、ピタットハウスフランチャイズ加盟店、スターツグループ、Google

Facts:
- 625 stores nationwide
- Number of contracted stores as of the end of May 2026
- Capital of 100 million yen
- 3 monthly plans

## A shoe retailer that has supported local communities for half a century shifts from “selling shoes” to “measuring feet.” Shoe Mart opens its first next-generation store in Nagano Prefecture’s eastern Shinshu area, featuring 3D foot scanning and expert consultations

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000148462.html
- anchor: #n2034447
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シューマート、SafeSize

Facts:
- 28 stores across 5 prefectures: Nagano, Gunma, Niigata, Yamanashi and Ibaraki
- 78億500万円（2025年1月期）
- 100 employees
- 250 part-time employees
- Capital: 41.32 million yen

## “Matcha shaved ice,” featuring generous helpings of Sayama matcha from Saitama Prefecture, goes on sale starting Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000182528.html
- anchor: #n2034446
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニュー富士、うなぎ 和食 大穀、エクストフェデレーション、Honda Cars 川越、ジュネス・エンタープライズ、ニューフジフーズサービス、スカイプラザ

Facts:
- From Wednesday, Aug. 19 to Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
- Price: 1,500 yen (tax included)
- Operates 10 stores in Saitama Prefecture
- Celebrating its 54th anniversary this year

## New merchandise featuring character illustrations from the anime “サク山チョコ次郎” goes on sale Aug. 17!

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000088067.html
- anchor: #n2034445
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リノキノ、アニメ「サク山チョコ次郎」製作委員会、エイベックス・ピクチャーズ株式会社、株式会社正栄デリシィ

Facts:
- Price: 600 yen (tax included)
- Price: 1,050 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥7,920 (tax included)
- On sale from: Aug. 17, 2026

## Long-awaited tea-based hair care from 【ゆうか】, part of アリナミン製薬グループ, is here! “茶澄 Tea Essence Shampoo & Treatment” launches Aug. 20, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000162788.html
- anchor: #n2034444
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゆうか、アリナミン製薬グループ、茶澄、株式会社ブーケ

Facts:
- Shampoo / 400 mL: ¥3,920 (tax included)
- Treatment / 400 mL: ¥3,920 (tax included)

## Now offering “onBoardly for Parents” to ease anxiety about returning to work after parental leave

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000176862.html
- anchor: #n2034443
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HRTheory

Facts:
- The rate of women taking parental leave is 86.6%

## 【ハナコ Akiyama × Rivers】Born from a popular surreal comedy sketch! A new collaboration tumbler that will make you chuckle and brighten your everyday life!

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000097389.html
- anchor: #n2034442
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リバーズ、ハナコ、ロフト、蔦屋書店、博多阪急

Facts:
- Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥3,740 (tax included)
- Actual capacity: 300 ml
- Capacity: 300 ml
- Heat resistance: 150℃
- Cold resistance: -40℃
- Heat retention: 78℃ or higher (1 hour)
- Cold retention: 5℃ or lower (1 hour)

## “AmoyDx® Lung Cancer Multi-Gene PCR Panel” approved as a companion diagnostic for EnhertuⓇ in patients positive for HER2 gene mutations

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000145210.html
- anchor: #n2034441
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社理研ジェネシス、第一三共株式会社、凸版印刷株式会社、TOPPANホールディングス株式会社、理化学研究所、株式会社理研ベンチャーキャピタル、シスメックス株式会社

Facts:
- 8 driver genes in non-small cell lung cancer
- More than 20 antineoplastic drugs

## “AmoyDx® Lung Cancer Multi-Gene PCR Panel” approved as a companion diagnostic for HernexiosⓇ tablets in patients positive for HER2 gene mutations

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000145210.html
- anchor: #n2034440
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社理研ジェネシス、日本ベーリンガーインゲルハイム株式会社、凸版印刷株式会社、TOPPANホールディングス株式会社、理化学研究所、株式会社理研ベンチャーキャピタル、シスメックス株式会社

Facts:
- 8 driver genes in non-small cell lung cancer
- More than 20 antineoplastic drugs

## 【Fuji Oil】Builds a well in a cocoa-producing region of Ghana

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000143489.html
- anchor: #n2034439
- Companies mentioned: 不二製油株式会社、ガーナ共和国

Facts:
- Visited the region in March 2026

## Shine Muscat parfait and afternoon tea with Japanese-inspired touches

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000133512.html
- anchor: #n2034438
- Companies mentioned: シックスセンシズ 京都、シックスセンシズ

Facts:
- ¥3,800 per person when ordered individually
- +¥1,500 per person to replace the course meal dessert with a parfait
- ¥6,900 per person (including free-flow tea)
- Shine Muscat matcha latte (¥2,000)
- Shine Muscat shrub (¥1,400)
- Shine Muscat soda (¥2,300)
- Shine Muscat and coconut tart (¥1,600)
- Shine Muscat Danish (¥1,300)
- Number of guest rooms: 81 (including 8 suites)

## 【Corporate Survey】Unlisted companies raised funds in the 2nd week of August: 6 companies──りそなホールディングス invests ¥2.5 billion in OLTA

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000165558.html
- anchor: #n2034437
- Companies mentioned: Compalyze、りそなホールディングス、OLTA、ATOMica、北洋銀行、Shizen Connect、三菱HCキャピタル、PURMX Therapeutics、FRONTEO、イーハイブ、カムラック、アドバンスコンポジット、環境エネルギー投資、北海道共創パートナーズ

Facts:
- The 2 disclosed deals totaled ¥2.501 billion.
- The largest amount was ¥2.5 billion for invoice-purchasing (factoring) company OLTA
- Investment from venture capital firms affiliated with regional financial institutions has reached a cumulative total of 20 companies
- イーハイブ ← カムラック (¥1 million)

## Automating internal control (J-SOX) administrative work with AI: Launch of the AI evidence-checking feature for “conkan (コンカン)”

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000087208.html
- anchor: #n2034436
- Companies mentioned: ミチビク株式会社、conkan、michibiku、日本マーケティングリサーチ機構

Facts:
- A board of directors DX platform launched in September 2021
- July 2026 revision of the Corporate Governance Code

## 小野薬品 continues to be selected as a constituent of ESG investment indexes adopted by GPIF

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000131503.html
- anchor: #n2034435
- Companies mentioned: 小野薬品、GPIF、FTSE Russell、MSCI、Equileap

Facts:
- For 3 consecutive years since 2024
- For 9 consecutive years since 2018
- For 5 consecutive years since 2022
- Selected since operations began in 2023
- 6 ESG-focused investment indexes
- Continues to be selected as a constituent of 5

## “63 speaking engagements and a total of 2,880 attendees, brought together with ‘voices from participants’” — NPO法人結び手 publishes a lecture page for inquiry-based learning

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000122032.html
- anchor: #n2034434
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人結び手、学校法人菊池女子学園 菊池女子高等学校、熊本県立濟々黌高等学校、神戸市立葺合高等学校、神山まるごと高等専門学校、東京大学、大阪大学、熊本大学、神戸大学、青山学院大学

Facts:
- Number of speaking engagements: 63
- Total attendees: 2,880
- Number of venues: 46

## Selected for the “J-StarX Medical Data Utilization Program,” organized by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000060865.html
- anchor: #n2034433
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Splink、日本貿易振興機構（JETRO）、Theranova、Mayo Clinic、FDA

Facts:
- The program runs from July 2026 to early March 2027
- Established: January 2017

## TOKIZA and Amazon Web Services Japan to co-host the “Otsu City AI Hackathon” on Aug. 22, where participants will build an AI product in 1 day

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000157469.html
- anchor: #n2034432
- Companies mentioned: TOKIZA、アマゾンウェブサービスジャパン合同会社、株式会社リーフワークス、Shi-Zebra、大津市、一般社団法人co.shiga

Facts:
- Capacity: approximately 20 people
- Capital: ¥10,000,000

## Panel discussion on “How can farmed fish be delivered to consumers with greater added value?” at the Japan International Seafood Show on Aug. 19

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000017314.html
- anchor: #n2034431
- Companies mentioned: 日建リース工業株式会社、大都魚類株式会社、株式会社さかなプロダクション、株式会社小山水産、株式会社マルミ、株式会社ハーバーホールディングス

Facts:
- Revenue: approximately ¥103.7 billion (September 2025)
- Employees: approximately 2,250 (as of September 2025)
- Assets held: approximately ¥272 billion

## 【Tokyo・Toyosu】Lala Chance Garden Tokyo Bay unveils “豊酒〜宵の入り,” an original Toyosu sake it co-produced after joining the Shin-Toyosu Sake Project

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000094736.html
- anchor: #n2034430
- Companies mentioned: アイ・ケイ・ケイホールディングス株式会社、来福酒造、アイ・ケイ・ケイ株式会社、PT INTERNATIONAL KANSHA KANDOU INDONESIA、アイケア株式会社、株式会社明徳庵、Ambihone株式会社、アイ・ケイ・ケイユナイテッドリンク株式会社

Facts:
- ［Rice polishing ratio］50％
- ［Volume］720 ml
- ［Alcohol content］15％
- Consolidated sales for the fiscal year ended October 2025: ¥22,455 million

## 燈（あかり）株式会社 and ニトリ jointly develop “Room Photo de Simulation,” which lets users freely try furniture arrangements for approximately 2,500 items using 1 smartphone photo

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000083531.html
- anchor: #n2034429
- Companies mentioned: 燈株式会社、ニトリ、株式会社ニトリ

## InnoJin launches online ophthalmology consultations for businesses to support employee health management, integrating with Avenir’s occupational physician cloud service “ELPIS”

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000088821.html
- anchor: #n2034428
- Companies mentioned: InnoJin株式会社、株式会社Avenir、株式会社メンタルヘルステクノロジーズ

Facts:
- ELPIS adopted by 3,300 companies

## Does consideration of insurance enrollment peak “around age 18”? ぜんち共済 publishes a feature page on the ファミケア web media outlet

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000012821.html
- anchor: #n2034427
- Companies mentioned: ぜんち共済株式会社、株式会社NEWSTA、ファミケア

Facts:
- 8% are ages 5–14
- 27% are ages 15–19
- 「ぜんちのあんしん保険」は5歳からご加入が可能です

## つくる地所 to open “HOTEL ON＼OFF（ホテル オンオフ）,” a boutique hotel with 17 rooms in Shintomi, adjacent to Ginza, on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000097866.html
- anchor: #n2034426
- Companies mentioned: つくる地所株式会社、東レ建設株式会社、株式会社7garden、フュージョン資産マネジメント株式会社、トグルホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- Twin rooms, each measuring 34㎡
- 基本料金（1室）：40,000円〜
- Limited-time opening rate for the first 3 months (per room): from ¥35,000
- Total floor area: 806.89㎡

## 【New Product】The “カマノ土鍋炊飯器,” which achieved ¥160 million in backing purchases on Makuake, launches the long-awaited “2-cup model” in response to supporter feedback

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000035692.html
- anchor: #n2034425
- Companies mentioned: ソウイジャパン株式会社、Makuake

Facts:
- ¥160 million in backing purchases
- 2-cup model
- 4-cup model
- Advance sales on Makuake starting Saturday, September 26, 2026

## JAグループによる起業家育成プログラム「GROW& BLOOM」採択者の 和牛繁殖管理アプリ「ギュウリスト」 16日公開

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000062040.html
- anchor: #n2034424
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人AgVenture Lab、JAグループ、株式会社TERRIA、株式会社MINORICA、ギュウリスト

Facts:
- There are approximately 32,000 beef cattle breeding farms nationwide
- The number has fallen by about 40% over the past 10 years
- 分娩間隔が1カ月延びると、1頭あたり約4万円の損失になる

## ＪＲ東海「推し旅」×『映画名探偵プリキュア！不思議な庭と2人の秘密』キャンペーンの実施について

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000026909.html
- anchor: #n2034423
- Companies mentioned: 東海旅客鉄道株式会社、JR東海、プリキュアプリティストア、映画名探偵プリキュア！製作委員会

Facts:
- Customers will receive an acrylic stand made exclusively for this campaign
- ・第１弾：２０２６年９月１８日（金）～１１月６日（金）
- ・第２弾：２０２６年１１月７日（土）～１２月２７日（日）

## NTTドコモビジネス and Knowledge Work launch strategic partnership to expand the sales AX market

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000063428.html
- anchor: #n2034422
- Companies mentioned: NTTドコモビジネス、株式会社ナレッジワーク、みずほ銀行、日清食品

Facts:
- Date established: March 18, 2020
- Date founded: April 1, 2020

## Sustainable event to be held at atre Ebisu on Saturday, September 5

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000154.000135515.html
- anchor: #n2034421
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社有隣堂、横浜こどもホスピス「うみとそらのおうち」

Facts:
- Saturday, September 5, 2026
- 4th floor of the atre Ebisu main building
- Titles available: approximately 30

## 鎌倉新書、まなびtoしごと～学び直しとお仕事の一生涯パートナー～が始動

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000156.000009951.html
- anchor: #n2034420
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社鎌倉新書、テイケイワークス株式会社、株式会社日本デイケアセンター、株式会社ファストコムホールディングス、福井市シルバー人材センター、春日井市シルバー人材センター、小樽市シルバー人材センター

Facts:
- With participation from more than 100 companies and organizations
- More than 140 job listings at launch
- More than 30 reskilling (retraining) courses
- 資本金 ：16億7,186万円

## “利回りくん” to begin accepting applications on August 17 for “3rd Higashi-Ueno Income-Producing Building,” a property in Higashi-Ueno, Tokyo

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000163.000143674.html
- anchor: #n2034419
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シーラホールディングス、株式会社シーラ、利回りくん、日本マーケティングリサーチ機構

Facts:
- The fund’s target offering amount is ¥53.86 million
- The projected annual yield is 4.0%
- Investment period: 1 year
- Starting at ¥10,000 per unit
- Capital: ¥2,391 million

## REXEV and リミックスポイント enter into business partnership

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000186.000048307.html
- anchor: #n2034418
- Companies mentioned: REXEV、リミックスポイント

Facts:
- Sales pipeline of approximately 1,000 vehicles
- Capital: ¥5.686 billion
- Capital: 100 million yen

## 購入1件につき300円を熊本県へ寄付。熊本地震 復興応援ウイスキーみくじ 8月17日販売開始

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000188.000145472.html
- anchor: #n2034417
- Companies mentioned: タチバナE酒販、株式会社アップライジング、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、宮崎どげんかせんとい館

Facts:
- 商品1件のご購入につき300円を、熊本県が受け付ける令和8年熊本地震義援金へ寄付いたします
- Limited to 566 units
- 価格は1口5,980円
- Up to 506 evacuation shelters were opened
- Up to 9,931 people evacuated
- Water outages affected up to approximately 108,100 households
- Power outages affected up to approximately 48,530 households

## Many senior-focused temp jobs offer better conditions than regular positions, including a 48.4% share with a 2-day weekend

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000206.000031414.html
- anchor: #n2034416
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シニアジョブ、シニアジョブ

Facts:
- 48.4% of listings offer a “2-day weekend”
- 37.2% offer “weekends off”
- 24.3% are “within a 7-minute walk of a station”
- 10.4% offer “company dormitory or housing”
- 76.9% of listings do not require qualifications
- 28.4% of listings do not require experience
- Cooking jobs pay an average hourly wage of ¥1,154 across all listings, compared with ¥1,500 for temp positions
- Childcare worker jobs pay an average hourly wage of ¥1,300 across all listings, compared with ¥1,800 for temp positions
- Construction management jobs pay an average annual salary of ¥4.5 million across all listings, compared with ¥5.04 million for temp positions

## 見守りGPS「まもサーチ」公式キャラ・みちびきじょーじ、ゆるバース2026に2年連続エントリー

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000220.000008525.html
- anchor: #n2034415
- Companies mentioned: BBSS株式会社、SB C&S株式会社、ゆるバース2026

Facts:
- Final ranking: 105th
- 1回の充電で最長2か月使用

## Open house event for a 5-story all-wood building constructed using the “SE Construction Method”

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000264.000004739.html
- anchor: #n2034414
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エヌ・シー・エヌ、株式会社安藤建設、カサプルデザイン株式会社

Facts:
- Total floor area: 703.3 square meters
- Approximately 96 tons of lumber used, including structural and framing materials
- The building stores approximately 211 tons of carbon dioxide
- Capacity: 30 people per session
- 120 people in total
- Capital: 391.5 million yen.

## Ready Crew, which handles ¥110 billion in projects annually, to exhibit at “Sales & Marketing DXPO Tokyo ’26 [Summer]”

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000320.000016175.html
- anchor: #n2034413
- Companies mentioned: フロンティア株式会社、ブティックス（株）、Ready Crew（レディクル）

Facts:
- 140,000 cumulative matches

## FP Corporation and Hokuzuki of Tomakomai, Hokkaido, announce “Eco-Store Collaboration Declaration”

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000323.000081943.html
- anchor: #n2034412
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エフピコ、株式会社豊月

Facts:
- All 11 of Hokuzuki’s stores
- 2.4 tons of food tray collections
- 80 tons of CO2 emissions reductions

## “57th National Junior High School Judo Championships” to be livestreamed for free! Watch every match live at no charge

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000344.000077000.html
- anchor: #n2034411
- Companies mentioned: スポーツナビ株式会社、公益財団法人全日本柔道連盟、日本中学校体育連盟、岡山県教育委員会、岡山市教育委員会、中国中学校体育連盟、岡山県中学校体育連盟、中国地区柔道連盟、岡山県柔道連盟、スポーツ庁、全日本中学校長会、全国都道府県教育長協議会、全国市町村教育委員会連合会、日本ＰＴＡ全国協議会、日本私立中学高等学校連合会、ＮＨＫ、全国新聞社事業協議会、朝日新聞社、毎日新聞社、講道館、岡山県、岡山市、岡山県中学校長会、岡山市中学校長会、岡山県スポーツ協会、岡山市スポーツ協会、山陽新聞社、大塚製薬株式会社、菅公学生服株式会社

Facts:
- 2026年8月18日（火）～8月21日（金）
- 57th National Junior High School Judo Championships

## 【Municipal Government Comprehensive Fair related event—free webinar on 8/28】For corporate representatives looking to propose AI/DX solutions to local governments: “Tips for approaching businesses, learned from the front lines of municipal DX”

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000364.000078820.html
- anchor: #n2034410
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本経営協会、株式会社うるる、下呂市、GovTech Bridge、Peatix

Facts:
- 9,520 people attended in 2026
- Administrative staff from 450 organizations across all 47 prefectures attended

## “LoLLLキャリア” launches a relocation and job-change website for the Fukuoka area

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000368.000006391.html
- anchor: #n2034409
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Schoo、LoLLL株式会社、LoLLLキャリア

Facts:
- Approximately 9,000 past broadcasts are available as recorded lessons
- Approximately 1.4 million cumulative registered members
- Cumulative number of client companies surpasses 4,500
- Participation fee: ¥3,000 (light meal and all-you-can-drink included)

## Asoview! to launch a campaign on Monday, August 17, 2026, giving away pair tickets to “軽井沢おもちゃ王国” to 50 lucky winners!

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000373.000015664.html
- anchor: #n2034408
- Companies mentioned: アソビュー株式会社、軽井沢おもちゃ王国

Facts:
- 50 pairs, 100 people
- Aug. 17, 2026
- August 23, 2026
- Oct. 25, 2026
- Capital: 1 billion yen

## Comparison feature added to the advisor listings page on “資産運用ナビ,” an investment consultation website｜Compare IFA backgrounds, areas of expertise, and consultation fees on the spot

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000374.000055969.html
- anchor: #n2034407
- Companies mentioned: アドバイザーナビ株式会社、資産運用ナビ

Facts:
- Established: May 29, 2019

## 【ジョイフル】秋を彩る「美味めぐり」フェアを8月25日（火）15時より開催！ふたつの味わいが楽しめるチーズハンバーグをはじめ、鰹節香るつけ麺や秋限定モンブランスイーツを販売

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000382.000023968.html
- anchor: #n2034406
- Companies mentioned: ジョイフル、株式会社ジョイフル

Facts:
- 「ふたつの味わいチーズハンバーグセット（ライス・サラダ付）」/1,169円
- 「ふたつの味わいチーズハンバーグセット（ライス・サラダ付）」/1,169円（税込：1,285円）
- À la carte / ¥1,039 (¥1,142 including tax)
- TAKE OUT available ¥1,199 (¥1,294)
- Single item / ¥1,069 (tax included: ¥1,154)
- “Rich Tsukemen with Fragrant Bonito and Mentaiko Rice” / ¥1,139 (tax included: ¥1,252)

## The honeycomb gel and resilient fibers make it easy to turn over in bed and comfortably support your head and neck!

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000475.000075529.html
- anchor: #n2034405
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニーズ、株式会社サンファミリー

Facts:
- The “Super Firm Recovery Pillow,” priced at ¥10,780 (tax included), went on sale on Aug. 17 (Mon.).
- Size: (approx.) 60.0 cm wide × 40.0 cm deep × 9.0 cm high

## [Seminar] AI Native Intellectual Property: How Should We Live? — Miki Okuyama (Director of Intellectual Property, 株式会社カプコン) x Patent Attorney Daisuke Kimoto (Advisor, リーガルテック株式会社)

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000516.000042056.html
- anchor: #n2034404
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カプコン、リーガルテック株式会社、株式会社リコー、ピクシーダストテクノロジーズ会社

Facts:
- Date and time: Sept. 8, 2026 (Tue.), 16:00–17:00
- Capital: 493 million yen (including capital reserve)

## Notice of interim report session for “CORE,” a manga editor development program, and “CORP,” a manga rights management development program

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000524.000124073.html
- anchor: #n2034403
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コアミックス、株式会社角川メディアハウス、文化庁、独立行政法人日本芸術文化振興会、海外MANGA人材育成委員会事務局、コミック出版社の会

Facts:
- In-person attendance: first 100 people
- Online attendance: first 300 people
- We will support the development of a system that enables rights managers and editors to drive overseas expansion themselves over 3 years.

## [BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA] The buzzworthy “Fear Exhibition” is coming to Fukuoka! Tickets now on sale!

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000557.000012156.html
- anchor: #n2034402
- Companies mentioned: BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA、株式会社闇、テレビ東京、SBI証券、SMBC日興証券

Facts:
- Approximately 130,000 people in Tokyo in summer 2025
- Approximately 70,000 people in Osaka in spring 2026
- General admission: 2,200 yen
- High school students: 1,800 yen
- Elementary and middle school students: 1,600 yen

## [Heiwado] “Al Plaza Town Takaoka” scheduled to open around late November 2026, marking Heiwado’s first store in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture!

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000582.000096754.html
- anchor: #n2034401
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社平和堂、無印良品、ロフト、セリア、あいの風とやま鉄道

Facts:
- Heiwado will have a total of 172 stores.
- 0.8 km north of Takaoka-Yabunami Station on the あいの風とやま鉄道 line
- 2.3 km northeast of Takaoka IC
- Site area: 25,929 m² (including the 3,815 m² northern site)
- Total floor area: 7,489 m² (excluding the store currently in the planning stage)
- Store area: 7,290 m² (including back-of-house space)
- Sales area: 5,775 m² (directly operated sales floor, windbreak vestibule, Friend Court and tenants)
- Parking capacity: 285 vehicles (number reported for the facility)

## Heralbony and JAL have created “Beyond Guide,” a Q&A guide to help ease anxiety about air travel. Distribution begins Aug. 1 at 56 airports nationwide.

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000592.000039365.html
- anchor: #n2034400
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヘラルボニー、日本航空株式会社、JAL

Facts:
- 56 airports nationwide
- Starting August 1, 2026

## ショップチャンネル to air “Fashion Day” on Tuesday, Aug. 18

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000624.000003563.html
- anchor: #n2034399
- Companies mentioned: ジュピターショップチャンネル株式会社、ショップチャンネル、ボンボン エ ショコラ、アトリエール、ソアージュ、フーア、ウタオ、シュガーデプト

Facts:
- Marks its 30th anniversary of founding in 2026
- Viewable in 32.15 million households nationwide

## [Aug. 19 event] tenso Logi-link to hold “Practical Cross-Border Business Policy Seminar” with eBay for beginners in overseas sales

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000918.000035599.html
- anchor: #n2034398
- Companies mentioned: tenso株式会社、イーベイ・ジャパン、BEENOSグループ

Facts:
- 海外への出荷作業は入庫、梱包、書類作成まで1件450円から
- Know-how cultivated by the BEENOSグループ through more than 18 years of cross-border e-commerce support

## [Kawakore TGC] KAWAII LAB. × TGC collaboration event “KAWAII LAB. COLLECTION produced by TGC” to be held at Kitakyushu Messe on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 (national holiday)

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001021.000007466.html
- anchor: #n2034397
- Companies mentioned: KAWAII LAB.、TGC、アソビシステム、SBI証券、株式会社W TOKYO、東京ガールズコレクション実行委員会、KAWAII LAB. COLLECTION実行委員会、北九州市、九州朝日放送、TVQ九州放送、テレビ西日本、福岡放送、RKB毎日放送

Facts:
- Celebrating its 10th edition
- Held for 3 consecutive days
- Reserved seating: ¥11,000 (tax included)
- Ticket upgrade: +¥6,000 (tax included)
- The total number of people reached exceeded approximately 8 million

## Promoting the Kyoto by the Sea area on a video-based social media app

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001111.000005484.html
- anchor: #n2034396
- Companies mentioned: 京都府、ソフトバンク株式会社、SBイノベンチャー株式会社、PayPay

Facts:
- 1スポットあたり200円相当のPayPayポイント
- 2,000 posts
- First 100 attendees

## Tententen Hanten’s first show under its own name! Variety show combining location shoots and sketches, “Tententen Location × Sketch Hanten,” to air!

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001272.000009198.html
- anchor: #n2034395
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CS日本、日テレプラス、CS日テレ

Facts:
- [Broadcast date and time] Sept. 26, 2026 (Sat.), 21:00–22:30

## ニトリアプリでAIを活用した新体験！スマホ写真1枚で家具配置もコーディネートも自由自在 「お部屋の写真deシミュレーション」登場

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001597.000073913.html
- anchor: #n2034394
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニトリ、燈株式会社、東京大学

Facts:
- Starting Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Approximately 2,500 types

## Daniel Cho of Anthropic社 to speak at the Tokyo venue of “freee Advisor Day 2026,” one of Japan’s largest events for accounting firms

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002129.000006428.html
- anchor: #n2034393
- Companies mentioned: freee株式会社、Anthropic社、Anthropic Japan合同会社、OSIsoft、AVEVA、Cognizant Japan、GitHub Japan、Figma Japan

Facts:
- Date and time: Sept. 15, 2026 (Tue.), 15:00–15:50

## Pre-registration for “シノビNEXUS –閃乱カグラ–” now open on Google Play!

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002312.000016719.html
- anchor: #n2034392
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HONEY∞PARADE GAMES、Marvelous Inc.、HONEY PARADE GAMES Inc.

Facts:
- A total of ¥300,000 worth of DMM points to be won in a prize drawing

## 【リーガロイヤルホテル京都】『フレンチダイニング トップ オブ キョウトフレスコバルディ ワインメーカーズディナー』開催

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002434.000016682.html
- anchor: #n2034391
- Companies mentioned: リーガロイヤルホテル、リーガロイヤルホテル京都、フレンチダイニング トップ オブ キョウト、フレスコバルディ、フレスコバルディ社、フレスコバルディ社 エステート テヌータ アンミラーリア、レオーニア ポミーノ ブリュット、マッソヴィーヴォ、ニポッツァーノ リゼルヴァ、ポミーノ ベネフィッツィオ リゼルヴァ、ブルネッロ ディ モンタルチーノ カステルジョコンド、ブルーノ・ブトラゲーニョ、石橋 敬太

Facts:
- Thursday, September 3, 2026
- Limited to 20 guests
- ¥26,000 per person
- Special member price: ¥23,000 per person

## New visual and commercial featuring onigiri ambassador Shohei Ohtani unveiled for the first time! “Fierce Battle! Onigiri Championship” campaign announcement event

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002463.000046210.html
- anchor: #n2034390
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファミリーマート、おにぎり専門店「ぼんご」

Facts:
- Onigiri category up more than 120% year over year
- Series up more than 140% year over year
- Ohtani put 19 onigiri in his mouth during the shoot.

## [Parenting and work] Approximately 46% of people who struggled to find childcare said there were “few openings.” The most desired support for balancing work and family with peace of mind was “flexible childcare hours.”

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003180.000044800.html
- anchor: #n2034389
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER、株式会社NEXER Group、社会福祉法人秀峰会

Facts:
- “Location and ease of commuting” was the most common response, at 57.2%.
- “There were few openings” was the most common response, at 46.4%.
- “Flexible childcare hours” was the most common response, at 38.8%.
- Valid responses: 250 samples

## ブルーマン、3年連続で「歌舞伎町BON ODORI」に登場！真夏の歌舞伎町を“青く”染める！

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003489.000012949.html
- anchor: #n2034388
- Companies mentioned: ブルーマン、東京おとめ太鼓、鈴木愛理、イオンシネマ、THEATER MILANO-Za、東急歌舞伎町タワー

Facts:
- Running time: approximately 90 minutes (no intermission)
- General admission: ¥4,000 (tax included)
- High school students and younger: ¥2,000 (tax included)

## A seminar titled “The Latest Global Trends in Coal-Fired Power Generation as It Is Reassessed” by Koichi Iwama, professor at 和光大学’s Faculty of Economics and Business Administration and chair of the Resource Economics Committee at 石油技術協会, will be held on Sept. 24, 2026 (Thu.)!

- Published: 2026-08-17T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004617.000032407.html
- anchor: #n2034387
- Companies mentioned: 和光大学、石油技術協会、三菱商事、IEA（国際エネルギー機関）、新社会システム総合研究所、SSK

Facts:
- Global coal consumption in 2024 reached a record high of 8.79 billion tons.
- China’s coal consumption rose 1.4% year over year.
- India’s coal consumption rose 3.7% year over year.
- Coal consumption is expected to increase further in 2025, to 8.845 billion tons.
- 一般炭価格は1トン当たり200ドルを超える可能性

## “Nekoji” exists because cats are able to live in peace. 和心村 is holding a campaign to celebrate the birth of its “Nekoji culture.”

- Published: 2026-08-17T14:56:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000116479.html
- anchor: #n2034291
- Companies mentioned: 和心村、猫治村

Facts:
- A campaign celebrating the birth of “Nekoji,” a culture of stays, began on World Cat Day, Aug. 8, 2026.
- Reservations for the campaign are being accepted through Sept. 30.
- Eligible stays run from Sept. 1, 2026, through Apr. 28, 2027.
- Free bed-sharing for children up to 5 years old
- 10% off at the front café
- 5% off accommodation rates for weekday check-ins from November onward (some blackout dates apply)

## Repair rain leaks in as little as 1 day using rope access, a technique with few practitioners in Japan. Cut costs by up to 80% with no scaffolding fees | 株式会社明誠

- Published: 2026-08-17T14:56:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188128.html
- anchor: #n2034292
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社明誠、IRATA（International Rope Access Trade Association）

Facts:
- Costs can be reduced by approximately 40%–80% compared with erecting scaffolding
- For water leaks, waterproofing work can be completed in as little as 1 day

## The tiles fell 3 years after the earthquake. Using rope access without scaffolding, an urgent inspection of the exterior wall was conducted immediately after the earthquake through a gap just 40 cm wide

- Published: 2026-08-17T14:56:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000188128.html
- anchor: #n2034293
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社明誠、日本建設業連合会、日本耐震診断協会、国土交通省、東京都都市整備局、ビューローベリタスジャパン、さくら事務所、IRATA（国際産業用ロープアクセス協会）

Facts:
- Scaffolding assembly alone typically took 4–7 days
- A fall from the 11th floor of an apartment building
- The tiles measure approximately 40 cm square
- Settled by paying 100 million yen in damages
- A “comprehensive hammering inspection, etc.” is required every 10 years
- Certifies more than 130,000 technicians worldwide

## 少数株ドットコム holds in-house training conducted by ドローン大学校 as part of employee education

- Published: 2026-08-17T14:55:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000406.000158730.html
- anchor: #n2034294
- Companies mentioned: 少数株ドットコム株式会社、一般社団法人ドローン大学校、HOYA株式会社、エヌビディア(NVIDIA)、投資ブラザーズ合同会社、CapitalJusticeLab、男女産み分けドットコム、武田薬品工業、B'z、ペンタックス、グラス・ルイス、日本プロクシー・ガバナンス研究所、ISS、ハーバード大学法科大学院、みずほフィナンシャルグループ、三菱UFJ、りそなホールディングス

Facts:
- An in-house training session will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026, with an instructor invited from 一般社団法人ドローン大学校 (representative director Shingo Nagura, hereinafter “ドローン大学校”).
- Date and time: Friday, August 21, 2026, 14:00–18:00
- It invested more than 2 billion yen and ultimately achieved returns of more than 100 times, earning billionaire status.
- Currently a shareholder in more than 1,000 publicly listed companies and more than 200 privately held companies worldwide.
- Individual disclosure of executive compensation (publication of compensation information for each director): more than 45% support at the 2010 shareholders’ meeting

## Learn about Japanese culture through craftsmanship. Chopstick-making experiences for groups of up to 44 people launch in Shibuya.

- Published: 2026-08-17T14:53:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000173823.html
- anchor: #n2034295
- Companies mentioned: Japan Guide Star、Contents Like合同会社

Facts:
- Can accommodate up to 44 people in a single group
- 基本料金：2,800円（税込）/1名
- Premium wood: 2,000–6,000 yen
- Personalized engraving service: from 1,000 yen

## The initial presale allocation sold out before the full launch. BELMISE’s new “Oni Rest Socks” surpasses cumulative sales of 2,000 pairs

- Published: 2026-08-17T14:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000073952.html
- anchor: #n2034298
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファストノット、BELMISE

Facts:
- Sale price: List price 4,950 yen (tax included)

## 【徳島ガンバロウズ】オリバー・シュウ選手 契約（新規）締結のお知らせ

- Published: 2026-08-17T14:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000160931.html
- anchor: #n2034297
- Companies mentioned: 徳島ガンバロウズ、株式会社がんばろう徳島、ライス大学、福建バスケットボールクラブ、香港イースタン、岩手ビッグブルズ、江蘇同曦モンキーキング

Facts:
- Height / weight: 191 cm / 88 kg
- Date of birth: December 19, 1996 (age 29)

## UnReact Co., Ltd. releases the UR: Google Maps | Store Locator e-commerce app for overseas markets

- Published: 2026-08-17T14:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000311.000072693.html
- anchor: #n2034296
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社UnReact、Shopify

Facts:
- Basic Plan: $9.99 per month
- 7-day free trial
- 175 countries worldwide
- More than 1 million shops

## NCC has no commissioners; the Executive Yuan assigns agency representatives to prioritize radio frequency equipment approvals

- Published: 2026-08-17T17:47:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608170189.aspx
- anchor: #n2039285
- Companies mentioned: NCC、行政院

Facts:
- 280 official documents are awaiting issuance
- 269 cases involving radio frequency equipment approval letters and licenses
- Funding of NT$57.823 million for “maintaining basic administrative operations” from August to December of 115
- NCC’s 114 budget for operating expenses was cut by NT$37.589 million

## Tseng Hai-hua：The semiconductor capacity expansion trend is clear; 崇越’s operations will continue to grow in the second half of the year

- Published: 2026-08-17T17:46:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608170188.aspx
- anchor: #n2039286
- Companies mentioned: 崇越科技、AI、HPC

Facts:
- Net income attributable to the parent company totaled NT$2.858 billion
- Up 54.2% year over year
- Earnings per share of NT$14.79
- Capacity utilization reached 95% to 100%
- 先進製程石英製品市占率達8成

## NHI injects NT$470 million to address unequal pay for unequal work; schizophrenia and COPD included

- Published: 2026-08-17T17:41:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608170187.aspx
- anchor: #n2039284
- Companies mentioned: 健保署、衛生福利部

Facts:
- 健保署 is addressing unequal pay for unequal work, providing a further NT$470 million for mental health care and critical chest conditions
- First, payments for 10 types of group psychotherapy and day hospitalization for children and adolescents will be increased by 45% to 100%, with about NT$10 million allocated
- Second, payments for electroconvulsive therapy, used clinically for severe or treatment-resistant depression, mania, and schizophrenia with severe symptoms, will rise from 1718 points to 6839 points. About 5800 people will benefit, with NT$30 million allocated
- Third, care continuity for patients with schizophrenia after discharge will be strengthened. A revision to the medical payment improvement program for schizophrenia was announced on August 1, with about NT$51 million allocated and about 79,000 people benefiting
- Hospitals will receive quality-point bonuses based on indicators, with about NT$250 million invested and 19,000 people benefiting
- In the first phase, 健保署 revised the medical payment improvement program for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease（COPD）on January 1, increasing care management payments by 1.5 times and raising quality bonuses from 500 to 1000 points per case. About NT$30 million was allocated, benefiting about 29,000 people
- The third phase is in July

## Reuters：Concerns over AI spending ease as major investors focus on long-term winners

- Published: 2026-08-17T17:37:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608170186.aspx
- anchor: #n2039269
- Companies mentioned: 微軟、亞馬遜、威靈頓資產管理公司、駿利亨德森投資、Google、臉書母公司Meta、LGF+ZEST

Facts:
- 資產管理規模約1.3兆美元的威靈頓資產管理公司
- Annual operating cash flow generated by hyperscalers in 2027 is estimated to be about US$340 billion higher than in 2025
- Capital expenditures are expected to increase by about US$534 billion
- 微軟’s price-to-earnings ratio is currently estimated at 24.6 times
- 臉書母公司Meta is at 17.6 times

## Authorities consider abandoning helicopter recovery after Aso volcano crash; 2 people may remain inside the volcano

- Published: 2026-08-17T17:36:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608170181.aspx
- anchor: #n2039268
- Companies mentioned: KKT、氣象廳、熊本縣警

Facts:
- Helicopter recovery would cost about 440 million yen
- About NT$88.03 million

## 富邦投信：Wealth distribution is taking a K-shaped turn; investors should follow the movements of the rich

- Published: 2026-08-17T17:34:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608170185.aspx
- anchor: #n2039264
- Companies mentioned: 富邦投信、富比世、彭博、標普500

Facts:
- In 2025, the number of billionaires worldwide with net worths of at least US$1 billion surpassed 3000 for the first time
- The figure has rapidly climbed to 3428 so far in 2026
- Among them, 20 people have assets exceeding US$100 billion
- Cumulative total return reached 517.7%
- The 標普500 index posted a total return of 326.4% over the same period

## Repairs completed at Zhubei City’s Youlianxing Branch; 2-year-old toddler class to enroll students

- Published: 2026-08-17T17:32:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608170184.aspx
- anchor: #n2039265
- Companies mentioned: 竹北市公所、新竹縣政府教育局

Facts:
- The city office invested NT$19.4 million to improve the school building
- The facility can accommodate 48 children
- Construction was completed in 180 calendar days

## Driver allegedly under the influence of drugs illegally parked, hit patrol car and fled; police fired 7 shots to arrest suspect, Changhua court hands down sentences of 5 months and 1 year 2 months

- Published: 2026-08-17T17:31:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608170183.aspx
- anchor: #n2039266
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- A sentence of 5 months
- A sentence of 1 year 2 months

## After divorcing Yang Ming-wei, Fang Chih-yu says marriage is not an exam with a right answer

- Published: 2026-08-17T17:31:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608170182.aspx
- anchor: #n2039267
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Fang Chih-yu and Yang Ming-wei were married for 12 years

## Heavy rain warning for Chiayi; localized heavy rain possible in Nantou and areas south of Yunlin

- Published: 2026-08-17T17:26:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608170180.aspx
- anchor: #n2039202
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、中央社

Facts:
- Localized heavy rain or torrential rain is forecast today in Chiayi County and Chiayi City
- Localized heavy rain is possible in Nantou and areas south of Yunlin

## Missile attack hits Russian border region; acting governor says 6 killed and 4 injured

- Published: 2026-08-17T17:22:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608170179.aspx
- anchor: #n2039148
- Companies mentioned: 野莓

Facts:
- 6 dead
- 4 people injured
- A child
- About 15 kilometers from the Ukrainian border
- A total of 19 people were killed
- 437 civilians were killed
- 79 civilians died in the fighting

## Pakistan’s first data center opens; Chinese company’s technology and equipment raise concerns

- Published: 2026-08-17T17:19:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608170178.aspx
- anchor: #n2039147
- Companies mentioned: 中興通訊、Sky47、華為、Raptr Games

Facts:
- Total power capacity is 8.5MW
- The project cost US$90 million
- A data center with 5MW of power capacity

## 10-year-old girl collapses from exhaustion while climbing Yushan; rescuers carry her to hospital

- Published: 2026-08-17T17:15:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608170177.aspx
- anchor: #n2039139
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、嘉義縣警察局竹崎分局、內政部警政署保安警察第七總隊、嘉義市聖馬爾定醫院

Facts:
- 10-year-old girl
- At the 5.5-kilometer point on the Yushan hiking trail
- At the 3.7-kilometer point on the hiking trail

## 整合嘉南高屏15校 淨零綠領人才南區中心成大揭牌

- Published: 2026-08-17T17:14:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608170176.aspx
- anchor: #n2039140
- Companies mentioned: 環境部、104人力銀行、國立成功大學、國家環境研究院

Facts:
- AI and net-zero special reports (300 articles in total)
- Bringing together 15 colleges and universities in southern Taiwan, including Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung and Pingtung
- Green-collar job openings have grown from about 7000 per month more than 10 years ago to nearly 30,000 today
- An average of about 4300 companies recruit green-collar talent each month
- 環境部 plans a 48-hour training course for net-zero green-collar talent

## Taiwan aims for Los Angeles Olympics; 42-year veteran national team player Lin Hua-wei says it is absolutely within reach

- Published: 2026-08-17T17:10:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608170175.aspx
- anchor: #n2039141
- Companies mentioned: 台北大巨蛋

Facts:
- The 2027 World Baseball 12 tournament’s preliminary and second rounds will be held in Taiwan
- Vying for a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
- The preliminary round of the 2027 World Baseball 12 tournament will run from November 8 to 12
- The second round will run from November 13 to 15
- All 10 preliminary- and second-round games will be held at 台北大巨蛋
- A member of the national team in baseball, a demonstration sport at the Los Angeles Olympics 42 years ago