# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-17 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 1 of 3

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 175 items from 4 sources; Japan, 91 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Advasa Holdings, Inc. announces effectiveness of registration statement and approval to list on the Nasdaq Global Market

- Published: 2026-08-17T20:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000187292.html
- anchor: #n2039932
- Companies mentioned: Advasa Holdings, Inc.、ADVASA Co., Ltd.、WestPark Capital, Inc.、Anthony, Linder & Cacomanolis, PLLC、ウィブル証券株式会社、株式会社SBI証券、マネックス証券株式会社、楽天証券株式会社

Facts:
- Declared effective by the SEC on August 11, 2026
- Starting August 18, 2026 (U.S. Eastern Time)

## [STPR/Live Report] “True&Lip - Tururipu - 3rd One-Man LIVE: Kiss Kiss Kiss” Nagoya-Osaka-Tokyo Tour

- Published: 2026-08-17T20:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000797.000059399.html
- anchor: #n2039933
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社STPR、とぅるりぷ - True&Lip -、すとぷり、すにすて - SneakerStep、騎士X - Knight X -、めておら - Meteorites -、AMPTAKxCOLORS、莉犬・るぅと、ジェル・ななもり。、ころん・さとみ

Facts:
- Completed all 12 shows
- 3 cities: Nagoya, Osaka and Tokyo
- From Thursday, July 30, to Sunday, August 16, 2026

## 【9/2 14:00開催】AI時代の広報効果測定へ。株式会社トドオナダ、「AIの記憶を測る」実践セミナーを開催

- Published: 2026-08-17T20:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000274.000054369.html
- anchor: #n2039918
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トドオナダ、Qlipper、Qoddler、ディギディギ

Facts:
- Real-time monitoring of more than 4,000 domestic web media outlets
- Established: January 20, 2020

## As the era of measuring “ideal posture” comes to an end—こころ整体院グループ and Tankle jointly develop an AI posture analysis system

- Published: 2026-08-17T20:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000137287.html
- anchor: #n2039924
- Companies mentioned: こころ整体院グループ、株式会社givers、株式会社タンクル、東亜大学

Facts:
- 125 clinics nationwide and 2 overseas locations
- 800,000 annual visits
- Pilot operation to begin around August 2026
- Official release planned for early 2027

## 「温泉むすめトークイベント in 輪島〜また来てくれんけ〜 応援メッセージボード」発売開始のお知らせ

- Published: 2026-08-17T20:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000087497.html
- anchor: #n2039923
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ALiNKインターネット、株式会社エンバウンド、温泉むすめ

Facts:
- ¥3,000 (before tax)
- ¥6,000 (before tax)
- Character limit: 100 characters, including nickname
- Image size: 570 × 570 px
- B0 size (W1,456 × H1,030 mm)

## “Girls place to be. vol. 3” wraps up amid the fervor of female fans!

- Published: 2026-08-17T20:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000156.000007786.html
- anchor: #n2039922
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SVC、LUNA

Facts:
- The next performance is scheduled for November 2026

## 赤飯、2nd EP『食べるダミー人間』配信開始とともに、ワンマンライブ『OK?』開催！この秋LuckyFMでレギュラー番組も

- Published: 2026-08-17T20:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000993.000060459.html
- anchor: #n2039921
- Companies mentioned: 赤飯、株式会社リアルアキバ・コミュニケーションズ、METEORA st.、LuckyFM茨城放送、オメでたい頭でなにより、マキシマム ザ ホルモン2号店、コロナナモレモモ

Facts:
- 2026年8月16日（日）0:00より、赤飯の2nd EP『食べるダミー人間』のデジタル配信がスタートしました。
- The 6-track release includes “D…What’s Going to Happen?,” “Golden Age,” “Generic Genie,” “HO・ME・TAI: My Special Philosophy,” “Akaneiro” and “Farewell, Dummy Human.”
- 2026年秋よりLuckyFM茨城放送にて、赤飯が出演するレギュラー番組がスタートすることが決定しました。

## Learn the thinking skills needed in today’s increasingly digital world! Understand structures through “systems thinking”! Free streaming of the archive of “Learn the 3 Essential Ways of Thinking for Today’s Business Professionals [vol. 2],” held Friday, Sept. 11!

- Published: 2026-08-17T20:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005018.000003670.html
- anchor: #n2039920
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社、株式会社三菱総合研究所

Facts:
- ■ Capacity: 60 people
- Founded in 1990

## From “The Fable” to “Gorillaman”—“Yancha Goods,” which lets you create your own merchandise using official illustrations from works published in Young Magazine, launches Monday, August 17!

- Published: 2026-08-17T20:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008785.000001719.html
- anchor: #n2039919
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社講談社、ヤングマガジン、ヤンマガCLUB

Facts:
- Monday, August 17, 2026
- 7 types in total
- スタンプは1個600円（税込）
- Shipping is ¥900 (tax included)
- Free shipping on purchases of ¥13,000 or more (tax included)
- About 1 week to 10 days
- More than 50 works are planned to be included

## 首都圏物流グループ to make its first appearance at “International Logistics Expo 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:59:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000080105.html
- anchor: #n2039850
- Companies mentioned: 首都圏物流グループ、株式会社首都圏ホールディングス

Facts:
- September 8, 2026 (Tuesday) through 11 (Friday)

## [RISE KANSAI 2026] Breaking news! A pitch contest has been added to the Kansai-based crossover forum “RISE KANSAI 2026,” with a total prize pool of 4 million (completely equity-free)

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:51:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000165475.html
- anchor: #n2039851
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人ライズカンサイ、RISE KANSAI実行委員会、Central Japan Seed Fund、MTG Ventures、グロービス・キャピタル・パートナーズ株式会社、株式会社クレストスキルパートナーズ、ニッセイ・キャピタル株式会社、スパイスファクトリー株式会社、Ginger Lab株式会社、ジャフコ グループ株式会社、株式会社DOZAN PARTNERS

Facts:
- Total prize pool of 4 million
- Grand prize: 3 million yen
- ¥500,000 each
- [Special discounted price: ¥3,000
- Students: ¥1,100
- General admission: ¥9,900
- Students: ¥3,300
- VIP: ¥55,000

## 【テレビ朝日「グッド！モーニング」で紹介】行列ができる体験型カスタムショップ「らぶLab」がTVに登場！

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000167249.html
- anchor: #n2039852
- Companies mentioned: Ninevation株式会社、テレビ朝日、らぶLab、BROWNY、XL PHOTO STUDIO

Facts:
- More than 10,000 cumulative visitors in the first six months since opening
- らぶLabは現在、渋谷・原宿・横浜中華街の3店舗を展開
- 2026年8月17日放送のテレビ朝日「グッド！モーニング」内「知っておきたい！」
- On Friday, August 28, 2026, an experiential art shop called “BROWNY,” a sister store, and “XL PHOTO STUDIO,” offering a new photo experience, are scheduled to open together in Daikanyama, Tokyo.

## Launch of “AT-SYNAPSE Additional Training Service” for AI inspection robots that improve with on-site data

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:42:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000123.000052796.html
- anchor: #n2039779
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アトラックラボ、NVIDIA

Facts:
- Collect and organize images, with several hundred to several thousand as a guideline, according to the subject and shooting conditions

## [Expected annual yield of 20%] Mirarita’s first project involving a listed company! “Real Estate Sale Proceeds Receivables Purchase Fund” opens for subscriptions on Tuesday, Aug. 18

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:36:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000170473.html
- anchor: #n2039780
- Companies mentioned: ミラリタ株式会社、センス・トラスト、TOKYO PRO Market

Facts:
- The investment period is also “about 1 month”
- 1 unit = 10,000 yen

## [Gemini 3.7 Flash] Available through the municipal AI service zevo starting Monday, August 17, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:30:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000215.000056138.html
- anchor: #n2039781
- Companies mentioned: シフトプラス株式会社、Gemini、ChatGPT、Claude、LGTalk、eRex

Facts:
- Context window: 1,048,576 input tokens
- System adopted by more than 520 local governments

## [Cloud] Sharing settings, data transmission, terms of use… Are you sure you’re using it safely? Free streaming of the archive of the popular seminar “Basic Cloud Usage Risks That Are Easy to Overlook,” held Tuesday, Sept. 1!

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005021.000003670.html
- anchor: #n2039782
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社、C&R社、PEC、Google Drive、Dropbox

Facts:
- Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 19:00–20:00
- ■ Capacity: 60 people

## Yuka Kuramochi spends time with her 5-year-old son, who is on the autism spectrum, for the first time in 2 years: “The happiest thing was when he started calling me ‘Mama’ and ‘Papa’”

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:20:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003809.000064643.html
- anchor: #n2039709
- Companies mentioned: AbemaTV,Inc.、ABEMA

Facts:
- Minato-kun, now 5 and in his second year of nursery school
- About 2 years later, in July 2026

## Usage during the Obon holiday period

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001498.000017557.html
- anchor: #n2039644
- Companies mentioned: 東日本旅客鉄道株式会社

Facts:
- 4.864 million people
- 102% year-on-year
- 60.26 million people
- 100% year-on-year

## [TAC Public Servant Exam Prep] Online event on Tuesday, August 25, 2026! “Get Started Early: Public Servant Recruitment Selection Starting in Your Second Year of University”

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002737.000021078.html
- anchor: #n2039643
- Companies mentioned: TAC株式会社

Facts:
- Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 20:00–21:00 (plus up to 30 minutes for questions)

## エピグループが関西コレクションで独占ステージを開催。京セラドーム大阪のランウェイを赤く彩る！

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:09:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000145360.html
- anchor: #n2039645
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Epi Group、京セラドーム大阪、KANSAI COLLECTION 2026 AUTUMN&WINTER

Facts:
- 8 creators who won the right to perform
- More than 17,000 livestreamers are affiliated
- Annual virtual-gift sales of approximately ¥25 billion

## Binge-watch the hugely popular school superpower battle “A Certain” series for free on ABEMA! All episodes of “A Certain Magical Index III,” “A Certain Scientific Accelerator” and “A Certain Scientific Railgun T” to be shown for free, starting Tuesday, August 18!

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:07:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003808.000064643.html
- anchor: #n2039646
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、KADOKAWA、PROJECT-INDEX、PROJECT-ACCELERATOR、PROJECT-RAILGUN T

Facts:
- All 12 episodes of “A Certain Scientific Accelerator”
- All 25 episodes of season 3 of the TV anime “A Certain Scientific Railgun”
- Enjoy all episodes for free for 1 week after broadcast

## Ares-stone Entertainment to co-produce short film with participants of NEXT PLAYERS SUMMIT

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000186364.html
- anchor: #n2039657
- Companies mentioned: Ares-stone Entertainment株式会社、NEXT PLAYERS SUMMIT、NEXT PLAYERS COMMUNITY

Facts:
- Entertainment networking event held on Aug. 4, 2026
- Filming is scheduled for September 2026

## A newly drawn illustration featuring a glamorous Arabian outfit takes center stage! “The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4” raffle lottery set to launch, featuring a host of exclusive prizes

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000034081.html
- anchor: #n2039656
- Companies mentioned: フォッグ株式会社、RAFFLE、KADOKAWA、Shield Hero S4 Project

Facts:
- 販売価格：1回 770円（税込）
- Shipping: A delivery fee of 660 yen (tax included) is charged for the first order, plus 660 yen (tax included) for every 10 orders thereafter.

## [Oisix Niigata Albirex BC] Announcement: Yudai Abe joins the team

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000156814.html
- anchor: #n2039655
- Companies mentioned: オイシックス新潟アルビレックス・ベースボール・クラブ、オイシックス株式会社、ENEOS、富邦ガーディアンズ

Facts:
- Date of birth: July 28, 2000 (26 years old)
- Height/weight: 183 cm / 88 kg
- Jersey number: 14
- Career: Sakata Minami High School – ENEOS (2019–2025) – 富邦ガーディアンズ (2026)
- Has competed in the NPB Farm League since 2024
- Masumi Kuwata to become CBO (Chief Baseball Officer) starting in 2026

## [GERA radio app] Special program featuring voice actor Naomi Ozora, who will take her talk skills to the next level with professional comedy techniques, set to stream!

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000246.000026953.html
- anchor: #n2039654
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファンコミュニケーションズ、GERA、青二プロダクション、A8.net、WAND、N-INE

Facts:
- An 8-episode special program
- August 27, 2026
- Capital: 1.18956 billion yen

## Forget about age and live life your way. “The Habits of Living Freely Until You Die” goes on sale Aug. 18 (Tue.)

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000249.000073326.html
- anchor: #n2039653
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社明日香出版社、NHK

Facts:
- She was a woman who lived freely until the age of 98
- List price: 1,400 yen
- Page count: 240

## “Youth” becomes a competitive edge in a vast, untapped market. “The Definitive Guide to Bangladesh: Understand It in 3 Hours Through Manga” goes on sale Aug. 18 (Tue.)

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000250.000073326.html
- anchor: #n2039652
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社明日香出版社、日本貿易振興機構（JETRO）

Facts:
- A vast market of about 175 million people
- List price: 2,200 yen
- Page count: 192

## New interview program “AI INSIDE OUT” launches, with Ruriko Kojima as host, delving into the candid views of AI leaders

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000285.000116644.html
- anchor: #n2039651
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SHIFT AI、GMOリサーチ&AI株式会社、GMO AI＆Web3株式会社、GMO AI＆ロボティクス商事、一般社団法人生成AI活用普及協会、東京大学

Facts:
- Membership exceeds 40,000
- Capital: 83 million yen
- 150,000 followers

## “Nijisanji Puppet Outfit Change ver. Decora Mode PART2” merchandise is coming from にじさんじ! Sales begin at 18 o'clock on Aug. 18, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001595.000030865.html
- anchor: #n2039650
- Companies mentioned: にじさんじ、ANYCOLOR株式会社

Facts:
- Price: 1,700 yen each (tax included)
- Sales of “Nijisanji Puppet Outfit Change ver. Decora Mode PART2” merchandise begin at 18 o'clock on Aug. 18, 2026!

## 大丸心斎橋店×国立文楽劇場×ヴォートレイル ファッション アカデミー「文楽ひとます座」9月4日(金)から展開

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003885.000025003.html
- anchor: #n2039649
- Companies mentioned: 大丸心斎橋店、国立文楽劇場、ヴォートレイル ファッション アカデミー、TEZUKA PRODUCTIONS

Facts:
- 20 students enrolled at ヴォートレイル ファッション アカデミー
- A production period spanning about 5 months
- Sept. 4 (Fri.)–Oct. 1 (Thu.)
- Ends on Sept. 24 (Thu.)
- Sept. 3 (Thu.)–Sept. 29 (Tue.)
- Sept. 18 (Fri.)–Sept. 20 (Sun.)
- Sept. 4 (Fri.)–Oct. 13 (Tue.)

## 大丸心斎橋店×大阪産さつまいも「夢シルク」初コラボ！秋の味覚を楽しむ「OIMOSANフェスタ」開催

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003886.000025003.html
- anchor: #n2039648
- Companies mentioned: 大丸心斎橋店、株式会社 大丸松坂屋百貨店、夢シルク、オオサカポテト、日本ハム、りくろーおじさん、箕面ビール、ゆうりのお芋屋さん、ちゃりんこ喫茶10、げこ亭、湯木、サロン ド テ ヴォーリズ、エクチュア、聖庵、立町カヌレ、HONEY with TEA &

Facts:
- About 20 brands across the food floors on each level
- About 300 years ago
- 2,530 yen (tax included)
- 4,180 yen including tax
- 1,850 yen including tax
- 840 yen including tax
- 580 yen including tax
- 648 yen including tax
- 410 yen including tax
- ¥360 including tax
- 300 yen (tax included)

## “What’s wrong with this design?” Let’s think it through together! We’ll also explore the challenges of AI design!! Free seminars on Sept. 10 (Thu.) and Sept. 24 (Thu.): “Design Basics Vol.5 and Vol.6”

- Published: 2026-08-17T19:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005016.000003670.html
- anchor: #n2039647
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社、C&R社、一般社団法人ファッション産業技術継承協会、文科省、学校法人文化学園、武蔵野美術大学、PEC、C&Rグループ

Facts:
- Vol.5: Sept. 10, 2026 (Thu.), 19:30–20:30
- Vol.6: Sept. 24, 2026 (Thu.), 19:30–20:30
- ■ Capacity: 60 participants per session
- Since its founding in 1990, C&R社 has
- Archive content of more than 550 webinars
- As the C&Rグループ, it operates in the medical, IT, accounting, legal, fashion, food, life sciences, CXO and agriculture sectors, with its business areas now spanning 18 fields in total.

## 『小売未来Days 未来への鍵』に、日清食品株式会社様とMICが登壇します！

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:53:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000080303.html
- anchor: #n2039577
- Companies mentioned: 日清食品株式会社、MIC株式会社

Facts:
- Capacity: 500 people

## Eiji Watanabe appointed principal of the AI Security, Consulting & Solutions Business Headquarters

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:51:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000166898.html
- anchor: #n2039578
- Companies mentioned: AIセキュリティ株式会社、Splunk日本法人、Symantec、EMC/RSA

Facts:
- Start date: Aug. 1, 2026
- Capital: 19,110,000 yen
- Established: September 2021

## TSON’s newly built apartment building “MOK-TERRACE” surpasses 3,000 LINE members

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:42:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000055082.html
- anchor: #n2039500
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TSON、LINE

Facts:
- LINE membership tops 3,000

## City Housing partners with 四国大学 to hold “Lectures on Coexistence with the Local Community” for international students, supporting multiculturalism in regional cities through housing

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:41:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000185694.html
- anchor: #n2039501
- Companies mentioned: シティ・ハウジング株式会社、シティホールディングス株式会社、シティグループ、四国大学、四国大学短期大学部

Facts:
- An industry-academia regional coexistence program held annually since 2023
- Established: July 3, 1995
- Capital: 50 million yen
- Group-wide: 228 million yen

## Step out in iconic classics! HOTSOX launches socks featuring scenes from Disney films

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:37:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000076599.html
- anchor: #n2039502
- Companies mentioned: レンフロ・ジャパン株式会社、HOTSOX、ディズニー・アニメーション、RENFRO CORPORATION

Facts:
- (23–25 cm) 2,530 yen including tax
- (25–27 cm) 2,750 yen including tax
- HOTSOX celebrates its 55th anniversary this year
- ディズニー・アニメーション作品は1928年にミッキーマウスが『蒸気船ウィリー』でスクリーンデビューして以来生誕100周年を目前に控え

## [Yahata Neji] Expanding its range of products for professionals—new YAHATA PRO brand and multiple new DIY categories to be showcased at JAPAN DIY HOMECENTER SHOW 2026

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:32:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000137739.html
- anchor: #n2039503
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社八幡ねじ、一般社団法人 日本DIY・ホームセンター協会、fischer

Facts:
- To be held Aug. 27 (Thu.)–29 (Sat.), 2026
- The 62nd JAPAN DIY HOMECENTER SHOW 2026
- More than 100 items to choose from to suit different applications
- Cuts installation time to 1/3
- Shelf life: 18 months

## Disney × Fossil launches limited-edition “Disney | Fossil BIG TIC” collection

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:32:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000313.000008529.html
- anchor: #n2039504
- Companies mentioned: Disney、FOSSIL、ミッキーマウス、ドナルドダック、フォッシル公式オンラインストア、ZOZOTOWN FOSSILストア、Rakuten Fashion FOSSILストア、マルイウェブチャネル FOSSILストア、TiCTAC公式オンラインストア

Facts:
- ミッキーマウス model (LE1232, 41,250 yen including tax)
- ドナルドダック model (LE1233, 41,250 yen including tax)

## Latest models to be unveiled in Japan for the first time! “FLYDIGI” and “LEADJOY” to exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2026

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000098971.html
- anchor: #n2039507
- Companies mentioned: FLYDIGI、LEADJOY、株式会社サイズ

Facts:
- Tokyo Game Show 2026
- FLYDIGI booth: 10-C09
- LEADJOY booth: 08-N05

## Grand opening of マムート コクーンシティ in Saitama-Shintoshin on September 11 (Friday)! A pre-opening event will be held on September 9.

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000211.000070895.html
- anchor: #n2039506
- Companies mentioned: マムート、MAMMUT、マムート・スポーツグループジャパン、MAMMUT SPORTS GROUP JAPAN

Facts:
- On September 11, 2026 (Friday), we will open a directly operated store embodying the new vision of the マムート brand at Cocoon City in Saitama-Shintoshin, Saitama Prefecture.
- Founded in Switzerland in 1862 as a rope manufacturer, マムート has built a history spanning more than 160 years.
- In Japan, it operates 17 directly run stores in major cities including Sapporo, Sendai, Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka and Fukuoka. Its products are sold at approximately 700 retailers nationwide, and the network continues to expand.
- Everyone who purchases a マムート product will receive a commemorative “マムート Original Wood Charm,” featuring a wooden Swiss Matterhorn ornament. Customers who spend 15,000 yen or more will also receive a “マムート Toy.”

## The 2nd release of random bromide prints from 『白猫プロジェクト NEW WORLD'S』 × 『インクルーズプリント』 is now on sale! The 1st release is also back on sale!

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002017.000004473.html
- anchor: #n2039505
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コロプラ、株式会社インクルーズ、eプリントサービス

Facts:
- The 2nd release will be printed at random from a selection of 20 bromide designs.
- All 20 designs from the 1st release are also back on sale.
- Photo paper, L size: 300 yen
- Photo paper, 2L size: 500 yen

## Free self-check tool for the “Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2027” certification now available—independent analysis of 5 years of certified organization lists, totaling over 80,000 cases; the number of certified companies in Kanagawa Prefecture has grown approximately 2.2 times in 5 years

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:25:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000181585.html
- anchor: #n2039493
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キール、経済産業省、日本健康会議、AIG損害保険株式会社、大同生命保険株式会社

Facts:
- Over 80,000 cases in total
- about 2.2 times
- Approximately 1.9 times
- Approximately 2.1 times
- 0.69%
- 16,500 yen

## Masaki Okada appointed ロエベ’s new brand ambassador

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:24:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000218.000010711.html
- anchor: #n2039494
- Companies mentioned: ロエベ、LVMHファッション・グループ・ジャパン合同会社、ロエベ ジャパン

Facts:
- ロエベ was founded in Spain in 1846
- Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez have been responsible for creative direction since 2025

## AndTech will hold a WEB online Zoom seminar on September 24 (Thu): “The Latest Hybrid Bonding Technologies Paving the Way for the CMOS 2.0 Era: The Latest Technologies in Logic, Memory, Image Sensors and Heterogeneous Integration”

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:24:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001774.000080053.html
- anchor: #n2039495
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AndTech、横浜国立大学、ソニーセミコンダクタソリューションズ株式会社、東北大学

Facts:
- Participation fee: 60,500 yen (tax included)

## Handball: Notice of the 55th National Junior High School Tournament and streaming

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:21:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000263.000106743.html
- anchor: #n2039496
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会

Facts:
- 55th National Junior High School Handball Tournament
- 23 teams each for men and women
- 2026年8月18日（火）から20日（木）
- From August 2027

## Satofull begins accepting donations from 7 additional municipalities through its “Reiwa 8 August Heavy Rain Disaster Emergency Support Donation Site” and “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake Disaster Emergency Support Donation Site”

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:10:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001380.000025119.html
- anchor: #n2039428
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社さとふる

Facts:
- As of 3 p.m. on August 17, total donations reached 3 million yen or more (400 or more donations).
- As of 3 p.m. on August 17, total donations made through this site reached approximately 410 million yen (approximately 24,000 donations).
- More than 1,500 homes have been damaged or inundated above or below floor level
- It announced that 10 people have died so far

## 【MARGARET HOWELL】GORE-TEX® HIKING SHOES now on sale

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001525.000009786.html
- anchor: #n2039429
- Companies mentioned: Mizuno、MARGARET HOWELL、ゴア社、株式会社TSIホールディングス

Facts:
- V2 GORE-TEX® HIKING SHOES LIGHT GREY ¥33000
- NYLON RIPSTOP BACKPACK BLACK ¥28600
- POLYESTER RIPSTOP TOTE BAG BLACK ¥17,600
- POLYESTER RIPSTOP SACOCHE BLACK ¥13,200
- POLYESTER RIPSTOP MINI POUCH BLACK ¥4400
- RECYCLED NYLON LIGHTWEIGHT RIP STOP BLOUSON LIGHT GREY ¥35200
- RECYCLED NYLON LIGHTWEIGHT RIP STOP TROUSERS LIGHT GREY ¥35200
- RECYCLED NYLON LIGHTWEIGHT RIP STOP BLOUSON DARK NAVY ¥35200
- RECYCLED NYLON LIGHTWEIGHT RIP STOP TROUSERS DARK NAVY ¥35200
- RECYCLED TASLAN NYLON TAFFETA BLOUSON DARK STONE ¥44000
- RECYCLED TASLAN NYLON TAFFETA BLOUSON

## antiqua and 天野山カントリークラブ collaborate to launch next-generation caddie pants designed for the height of summer.

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:07:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000811.000096544.html
- anchor: #n2039430
- Companies mentioned: antiqua、ANTIQUA GOLF、STCH、天野山カントリークラブ、SEVENTYTWO CLUBHOUSE

Facts:
- Home to the only 36-hole course in southern Osaka
- A prestigious club in its 60th year since opening

## XPPen launches the Artist Ultra 14 OLED pen display!!

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:05:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000090174.html
- anchor: #n2039431
- Companies mentioned: XPPen、HANVON UGEE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Facts:
- 14-inch size
- Sale price: 119,800 yen (tax included)
- Weight: 720g

## Desktop microphone “MC-100” goes on sale

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:05:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000640.000045133.html
- anchor: #n2039432
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JVCケンウッド、アイコム株式会社、アツデン株式会社、アルインコ株式会社、JAIA、USB Implementers Forum, Inc.

Facts:
- On sale from late August

## 『coly ID』 launches an integration service with coly more! and coly cafe! stores!

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:05:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000235.000044804.html
- anchor: #n2039433
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社coly、coly ID、coly more!、coly cafe!、ディズニー スパークリンク・スターズ

Facts:
- “1 point = 1 yen”
- “coly ID maintenance” scheduled for August 17, 2026 (Mon)
- 1% of the amount paid at each store (including tax)
- From opening on 2026/8/19 (Wed)
- From opening on 2026/8/28 (Fri)
- From opening on 2026/9/2 (Wed)
- Capital: 1,910,300,000 yen

## An “answer bulletin” will be published and a “commentary on the actual exam” streamed live on 8/23 (Sun), the day of the social insurance and labor consultant exam!

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:04:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002787.000021078.html
- anchor: #n2039434
- Companies mentioned: TAC株式会社

Facts:
- Saturday, 8/29
- 8/29 (Sat) 9:30–11:00

## Two solo live performance works by 幾田りら to be released on Lemino one after another starting in September! Enjoy live performances by top artists who are shaping the music scene!

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:01:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001119.000113690.html
- anchor: #n2039435
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NTTドコモ、Lemino、幾田りら

Facts:
- 1,540 yen per month (tax included)
- Over 100 million streaming plays

## The “final summer” of 36 players who fell short of reaching Koshien begins today in Okinawa

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000149949.html
- anchor: #n2039436
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジャパンリーグ、合同会社K.O.H、埼玉西武ライオンズ

Facts:
- The event runs for 5 days, through August 21 (Friday).
- A total of 10 games will be played over 5 days (7 innings per game; schedule subject to change).
- Yuto Akagami, who recorded a top speed of 155km/h

## 【株式会社モテコロ】ピコポッコ releases a new lyric video for “生き生き!フクロウ,” a beloved song brimming with love for Ikebukuro! The entire video features hiragana captions so parents and children can sing along together.

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000148010.html
- anchor: #n2039466
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社モテコロ、ピコポッコ

Facts:
- Release date and time: August 17, 2026 (Saturday) 18:00
- Contact phone number: 050-4560-1355

## All artists for “Kyoto Music Expo 2026,” the music event hosted by くるり and marking its 20th anniversary, have been announced, and 2nd-round presale applications are now open!

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000183769.html
- anchor: #n2039465
- Companies mentioned: くるり、角野隼斗、ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION、indigo la End、奥田民生、Suchmos、James Macaulay and The Ancient Highballs、羊文学、Homecomings、マカロニえんぴつ、宮本浩次、milet、Rimba、キョードーインフォメーション、JTBホスピタリティパッケージ、株式会社ディアフィールド

Facts:
- Advance tickets: ¥13,000 (includes an Onpaku seat)
- Tickets on the day: ¥14,000 (includes an Onpaku seat)
- UNDER 22: Advance tickets: ¥9,900 (includes an Onpaku seat)
- 2-day pass: ¥23,000 (includes an Onpaku seat)
- 2-day UNDER22 pass: ¥17,000 (includes an Onpaku seat)
- October 10 (Saturday) and 11 (Sunday), 2026
- Less than ２ months until the event

## アリーザ愛知 announces new player signing

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000185097.html
- anchor: #n2039464
- Companies mentioned: アリーザ愛知、トヨタ車体株式会社、Savino Del Bene Scandicci、Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri’76、Tianjin Bohai Bank

Facts:
- Height/maximum reach: 191cm/316cm
- Height/maximum reach: 189cm/319cm
- Height/maximum reach: 195cm/325cm

## Finally arriving in Yokohama! The largest student-participation event in Japan, produced by 関西コレクション, GAKUSEI RUNWAY 2026 WINTER in YOKOHAMA, will be held for the first time; first guest performers announced!

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000175864.html
- anchor: #n2039463
- Companies mentioned: 関西コレクション、Onephony、ABEMA、Popteen、LIVE TIMES、KT Zepp Yokohama、学生ランウェイ事務局、株式会社GAKUSEI RUNWAY

Facts:
- Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027
- 2F reserved seat + priority entry ticket ¥7,000
- 2F reserved seat ticket ¥5,000
- 1F standing + priority entry ticket ¥5,000
- 1F standing ticket ¥3,000

## “Using AI” and “AI doing the work” are different. Free report for the construction industry, “Has your AI stopped at the chat screen?” released

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000187773.html
- anchor: #n2039462
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シクミ、shikumi inc.

Facts:
- 2026

## ONE BREATH launches a limited-time project at JOGLIS, the Imperial Palace running station that partners with SALOMON.

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000108126.html
- anchor: #n2039461
- Companies mentioned: ONE BREATH、SALOMON、JOGLIS、株式会社BUB

Facts:
- Wednesday, August 19, 2026

## 株式会社CREVAS GROUP to exhibit its three-wheeled EV brand threee at CareTEX Tokyo 2026

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000108411.html
- anchor: #n2039460
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CREVAS GROUP、threee、felio

Facts:
- Event dates: Aug. 19 (Wed.)–21 (Fri.), 2026
- Booth No. 1-29

## Notice: Top Lot’s 23rd wine auction

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000118042.html
- anchor: #n2039459
- Companies mentioned: Top Lot、シャトー ムートン ロートシルト、ジャーディン・ワイン・クラブ、ベリー・ブラザーズ&ラッド、ロマネ コンティ、ペトリュス、シャトー ラフィット ロートシルト、シャトー オーゾンヌ、シャトー シュヴァル ブラン、シャトー マルゴー、シャトー オー ブリオン、シャトー ディケム、シャトー ラ ミッション オー ブリオン、DUCLOT Bordeaux Collection

Facts:
- Lots offered: 1,311 lots (3,520 bottles)
- Total low-end estimate: 1億7,540万円
- Estimated sale price: ¥2,400,000–¥4,000,000
- Estimated sale price: ¥1,200,000–¥2,000,000
- Estimated sale price: ¥700,000–¥1,200,000

## Live show featuring ano and Ging Nang Boyz! The 3rd installment of MTV’s live series “Cross-stage” announced!

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000149509.html
- anchor: #n2039458
- Companies mentioned: MTV、株式会社エニー、ぴあライブクリエイティブ株式会社、ダイナミックプラス株式会社、Amdocs、Vubiquity

Facts:
- Dynamic pricing standard price (=¥7,400)

## Notice of player Daiki Yamauchi’s departure

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000174288.html
- anchor: #n2039457
- Companies mentioned: KAWAGOE BC、一般社団法人ラフェスタエンターテイメント

Facts:
- Aug. 17, 2026

## 『オーガニックプレミアム®ジャパン』 wins the Gold Award for the 9th consecutive year at “Esthe Selection 2026,” which recognizes products with “true salon quality”!

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000090688.html
- anchor: #n2039456
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社まごころ総合美容、株式会社新東通信、オーガニックプレミアム®ジャパン

Facts:
- 10th event
- 6,600 yen (tax included)
- 5,500 yen (tax included)
- 7,700 yen (tax included)
- 9,900 yen (tax included)
- 15,400 yen (tax included)
- 13,200 yen (tax included)
- 7,480 yen (tax included)
- 4,400 yen (tax included)
- 10,584 yen (tax included)

## Tourist hotel ホテルリソルトリニティ那覇 collaborates with the Butterfly Pea Research Institute on a limited-time promotion to enjoy Okinawa-grown butterfly pea

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000136681.html
- anchor: #n2039455
- Companies mentioned: リソル株式会社、リソルホテルズ、ホテルリソルトリニティ那覇、株式会社バタフライピー研究所、BLUE BOOKS cafe OKINAWA、ゆいレール

Facts:
- 素泊まり：7,000円～（1室2名利用時・1名あたり／税込）
- 朝食付き：9,500円～（1室2名利用時・1名様あたり／税込）
- 1杯1,000円（税込）
- Butterfly pea awareness exceeds 80% in Okinawa Prefecture

## 【OSAMU GOODS】New arrival! Jill and Jack in a retro-pop style, beautifully rendered in embroidery. Lightweight yet with dependable storage capacity. A cute tote bag with a water-repellent finish and rope handles that are easy to carry over the shoulder, ideal for everything from everyday shopping to travel

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000143.000032942.html
- anchor: #n2039454
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ティ・ツウ・オー、unify、OSAMU GOODS

Facts:
- Approx. 130g
- Approx. 15L
- 6,490 yen (tax included)
- ¥10,000,000

## 【Sold out】CAMEL “CAMEL84号 福島松川系統連携蓄電池シリーズ② 完売” helps enrich people’s lives today and their future prosperity

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000154.000136212.html
- anchor: #n2039453
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グローバルクラウドエステート、東京電設サービス

Facts:
- Approximately ¥20,000 per unit
- Primarily high-value contracts in the primary adjustment capacity market (approx. 89%)
- Spot market transactions (approx. 11%)

## The 10th-anniversary event for the anime “Aikatsu Stars!” will be held at Yokohama BUNTAI for ２ days, Nov. 28 (Sat.) and 29 (Sun)!

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000168.000120737.html
- anchor: #n2039452
- Companies mentioned: バンダイナムコピクチャーズ、ミックスゾーン、バンダイナムコミュージックライブ

Facts:
- All seats reserved: ¥9,900 before tax / ¥10,890 including tax
- All seats reserved (with merchandise): ¥14,400 before tax / ¥15,840 including tax
- Visitor ticket (1 adult + 1 child of junior high school age or younger / includes 1 merchandise set): ¥15,800 before tax / ¥17,380 including tax
- High school student pair ticket: ¥15,800 before tax / ¥17,380 including tax

## Special event to give a graduation present to Moja from the official DMMオンクレ ambassador もっかいちゃんねる!

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000171.000096364.html
- anchor: #n2039451
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社DMM.com、DMMオンクレ、もっかいちゃんねる

Facts:
- Total number of plays
- 10 winners selected by lottery
- 9 random bromide photo cards

## ダイソンビューティー introduces new Dark Blue/Copper colorway for the Dyson Supersonic™ Travel hair dryer

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000206.000042335.html
- anchor: #n2039450
- Companies mentioned: ダイソン株式会社、ダイソンビューティー

Facts:
- 32% smaller than the previous model
- 25% lighter
- Temperature controlled to below 150°C
- 1000W-1220W
- 1,175W
- 100V-240V
- 100V
- 50-60Hz

## 【Radio app GERA】Special program “Education Program Tama’s Other-People-Do-the-Work Radio,” featuring Education Program’s Tama staying silent and leaving things to others, announced!

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000247.000026953.html
- anchor: #n2039449
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファンコミュニケーションズ、GERA、A8.net、WAND、N-INE

Facts:
- A special program comprising 10 episodes
- App: ¥780 per month
- Web: ¥630 per month
- Capital: 1.18956 billion yen

## ゲームが生んだラコステの新作「SLAM BREAK」コートの熱気と躍動を、この一足に

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000248.000007377.html
- anchor: #n2039448
- Companies mentioned: ラコステ、LACOSTE、アルトゥール・フィス

Facts:
- 18,150 yen
- ¥17,050
- Starting Aug. 17, 2026

## 【おうちにプロ】Survey on air conditioner cleaning and “summer vacation household chores”

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000580.000117030.html
- anchor: #n2039447
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゼロアクセル、おうちにプロ、クラウドワークス、株式会社ゼロアド、株式会社BimoRa、株式会社ワンプレート、株式会社ザ・建物

Facts:
- Number of survey respondents: 100 (men: 43; women: 56; no answer: 1)
- 4000 or more registered contractors nationwide
- More than 20,000 user review ratings
- Digital gift worth up to 1000 yen

## 【Results announced】Isshin Yamaza named grand prize winner! Final results released for the manga adaptation contest for “俺が魔法少女になるんだよ！,” with HIKE editorial team guaranteeing serialization

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000798.000051825.html
- anchor: #n2039446
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HIKE、講談社、COMIC ELAN

Facts:
- Prize money of 100,000 yen
- Scheduled for 2027

## Notice of trademark registration for “ガラくじonline”

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000853.000056550.html
- anchor: #n2039445
- Companies mentioned: イエロー株式会社、ガラくじ online

Facts:
- 商願２０２５－１３１８３１

## Notice of trademark registration for “AMU＋ロゴ”

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000854.000056550.html
- anchor: #n2039444
- Companies mentioned: イエロー株式会社、AMU

Facts:
- 商願２０２５－１３１８３０

## Post-event online sales begin for シャインポスト × THEキャラCAFE!

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001039.000069812.html
- anchor: #n2039443
- Companies mentioned: シャインポスト、THEキャラCAFE、THEキャラ、Konami Digital Entertainment、Straight Edge Inc.、シャインポスト製作委員会、dアニメストア、株式会社コンテンツシード

Facts:
- Price: ¥660 (tax included)
- Set: ¥6,600 (tax included)
- Price: ¥990 each (tax included)
- Price: 1,760 yen each (tax included)
- Price: 2,750 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)

## 【太田基裕 appearing live】Live commentary special for “シャーキュラ：独逸” to air on Nico Nico Live on 8/29 (Sat.) at 21:00

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001381.000056982.html
- anchor: #n2039442
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドワンゴ、Ghostshit Productions、NISHIKURA-EX

Facts:
- Broadcast date and time: 2026/8/29 (Sat.) 21:00
- 2016/Germany/70 minutes

## “TV Anime ‘Ace of the Diamond actⅡ -Second Season-’ POPUP SHOP ～Graffiti Mode～” to open starting Sept. 4 (Fri.)!

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002824.000031422.html
- anchor: #n2039441
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハピネット、株式会社ハピネット・メディアマーケティング、渋谷モディ、マルイノアニメ、講談社、テレビ東京

Facts:
- For every ¥3,300 (tax included) spent on merchandise
- Trading visual cards (8 designs in total)

## 【ABEMA】Special program “知っTELL？aespa,” the first Japan-hosted variety show for global group aespa, to stream exclusively for free starting at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003806.000064643.html
- anchor: #n2039440
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、aespa、ネルソンズ

Facts:
- Streaming exclusively for free from 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026
- The long-awaited Japanese 1st mini-album, “KISS N TELL,” will be released on Friday, July 24, 2026

## 『クレイヴ・サーガ 神絆の導師』 adds Chapter 19 to its main story, weaving a new tale! A lavish campaign will also be held to celebrate its 3.5th anniversary!

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006437.000032953.html
- anchor: #n2039439
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社EXNOA、DMM GAMES

Facts:
- Celebrating our 3.5th anniversary thanks to you
- Starting today, Monday, August 17
- 9月6日（日）23:59まで
- Characters introduced by May 7, 2026
- Characters introduced by February 20, 2026

## Toki Shunichi and Takuya Eguchi, appearing in the BLCD collection 『ナカまであいして５』, share an interview from the recording session!

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008808.000016756.html
- anchor: #n2039438

## 3年ぶり2度目の開催となった幾田りらのワンマンツアーより、5月の神奈川公演を、誕生日当日9月25日(金)にWOWOWで放送・配信！さらに2023年に行なわれた初のソロライブツアーも10月にお届け！

- Published: 2026-08-17T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008889.000001355.html
- anchor: #n2039437
- Companies mentioned: WOWOW、幾田りら、ぴあアリーナMM、KT Zepp Yokohama、Vaundy、milet、Aimer

Facts:
- Held for the second time in 3 years
- Over 100 million streaming plays
- LIVE TOUR 2026 “Laugh”

## 中部STARTUP RUNWAY welcomes 5 new M&A brokerage firms to address startup demand for M&A

- Published: 2026-08-17T17:56:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000064421.html
- anchor: #n2039351
- Companies mentioned: サイトキャッチャー株式会社、株式会社バトンズ、株式会社日本M&Aセンター、株式会社ストライク、名南M&A株式会社、中部STARTUP RUNWAY

## Yohji Yamamoto to offer long umbrellas made from traditional Koshu-ori fabric at select stores starting Friday, August 21

- Published: 2026-08-17T17:54:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001096.000034350.html
- anchor: #n2039352
- Companies mentioned: Yohji Yamamoto、株式会社ヨウジヤマモト、小宮商店、THE SHOP YOHJI YAMAMOTO

Facts:
- ¥82,500 (tax included)
- UV blocking rate: 99.9% or higher
- Rib length: 58 cm
- Number of ribs: 8

## No app or smartphone connection setup required. A new “white” color launches for the “camera-equipped wireless ear pick with monitor”

- Published: 2026-08-17T17:48:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187586.html
- anchor: #n2039353
- Companies mentioned: 深センウィニー電子商取引有限公司、Shenzhen Weini Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd.、ウェニ販売店

Facts:
- Cumulative domestic sales: 511 units
- Average review rating: 4.3

## JAF dispatches its special road service support team in response to the August Reiwa 8 Chiba torrential rains

- Published: 2026-08-17T17:48:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007475.000010088.html
- anchor: #n2039354
- Companies mentioned: JAF、一般社団法人日本自動車連盟、JAF-FAST

Facts:
- 35 vehicles
- 51 team members
- Flooding-related service requests: 3,871

## Laline will launch its “EARL GREY” collection, an authentic fragrance line crafted by a rising perfumer and evoking the exquisite lingering notes of tea and perfume, on Friday, September 4, 2026.

- Published: 2026-08-17T17:48:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000292.000024622.html
- anchor: #n2039355
- Companies mentioned: Laline、Laline JAPAN株式会社、株式会社TSIホールディングス、ステファン・コエズ

Facts:
- 100mL 4,950 yen (tax included)
- 250mL 4,950 yen (tax included)
- 350mL 4,290 yen (tax included)
- 250mL 5,445 yen (tax included)
- 50mL 2,750 yen (tax included)
- 250mL 5,500 yen (tax included)
- 30mL 2,090 yen (tax included)
- 100mL 2,970 yen (tax included)
- 200mL / 6,050 yen (tax included)
- EARL GREY Total Body Care Set 16,500 yen (tax included)
- EARL GREY Hair Care Set 9,350 yen (tax included)
- For customers who spend 13,200 yen (tax included) or more, including items from the Earl Grey Collection

## CBRE registered as the first business planning partner for location guidance for offices, hotels, and other facilities in 東広島市

- Published: 2026-08-17T17:47:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000230.000027786.html
- anchor: #n2039356
- Companies mentioned: シービーアールイー株式会社、CBRE、東広島市

Facts:
- June 19, 2026

## Executive Yuan: To avoid constitutional concerns, will not countersign the Cable Radio and Television Act

- Published: 2026-08-17T20:43:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608170271.aspx
- anchor: #n2039934
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、立法院、中央社

Facts:
- Relaxed to a maximum of 1%

## Retired general 臧幼俠 loses lawsuit after being fined and suspended from receiving 75% of his monthly pension for 5 years for attending political activities in Hong Kong

- Published: 2026-08-17T20:42:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608170270.aspx
- anchor: #n2039935
- Companies mentioned: 國防部、中央社、台北高等行政法院、國家安全局、中國和平統一促進會

Facts:
- Suspension of 75% of monthly retirement benefits
- Suspension of monthly retirement benefits for 5 years

## Taiwan stock market correction affects financial asset valuations; 6 major life insurers post just NT$6.1 billion in July profits

- Published: 2026-08-17T20:38:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608170269.aspx
- anchor: #n2039931
- Companies mentioned: 國泰人壽、國壽、富邦人壽、南山人壽、新光人壽、台灣人壽、凱基人壽

Facts:
- 6 major life insurers’ July profits shrink to just NT$6.123 billion
- 6 major life insurers earn NT$180.801 billion in the first 7 months of this year
- 國泰人壽 posts net profit after tax of NT$5.42 billion in July
- Cumulative profit reaches NT$51.67 billion
- Adds NT$4.3 billion to foreign exchange valuation reserves
- Foreign exchange valuation reserve balance reaches NT$135.3 billion
- 富邦人壽 posts a net loss after tax of NT$7.66 billion for July
- Profit for the first 7 months totals NT$47.92 billion
- Up 57% year on year
- Foreign exchange valuation reserve balance exceeds NT$156 billion
- 南山人壽 reports a self-calculated profit of NT$1.091 billion for July

## Everlight: Only the Tongluo plant will be sold in the short term; new Thailand plant to begin production next year

- Published: 2026-08-17T20:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608170268.aspx
- anchor: #n2039929
- Companies mentioned: 億光電子

Facts:
- Production is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2027
- Capacity utilization is currently below 7 tenths
- Aiming for coupler products to account for more than 40% of revenue
- 今年到明年的資本支出主要是用在泰國新廠，約新台幣15至20億元

## Maritime and Port Bureau inspects Kinmen Port; maintains reduced baggage allowance for the mini three links

- Published: 2026-08-17T20:18:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608170267.aspx
- anchor: #n2039930
- Companies mentioned: 交通部航港局、金門縣政府、金門港務處、港警、CIQS

Facts:
- Originally 10 kg
- Reduced to 5 kg
- 2 pieces of carry-on luggage
- 17 kg in total
- 22 kg in total

## Kyodo reports Japanese military human experiments; soldiers with mental illnesses were deliberately infected with malaria

- Published: 2026-08-17T20:15:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608170266.aspx
- anchor: #n2039925
- Companies mentioned: 日本共同社、陸軍軍醫學校、明治學院大學、陸軍軍醫團

Facts:
- 10 soldiers with mental illnesses, including schizophrenia
- The experiment was conducted in 1940 at the Kounodai Army Hospital in Chiba Prefecture

## Fair Trade Commission: Will review the Grab merger case professionally and objectively, with no particular position

- Published: 2026-08-17T20:15:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608170265.aspx
- anchor: #n2039926
- Companies mentioned: Grab、foodpanda

## Chen Chi-mai publishes book “Kaohsiung, Hurry, Hurry,” thanks residents for their support; book launch event planned

- Published: 2026-08-17T20:13:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608170264.aspx
- anchor: #n2039927
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府、今周刊、台積電、超級圓頂、鴻海科技集團、博客來、誠品、momo

Facts:
- “Kaohsiung, Hurry, Hurry! 2314 Days of Extreme Transformation”
- The new book is expected to open for preorder at 博客來, 誠品 and momo starting Aug. 21
- Officially released on Aug. 27

## 635 OTC-listed companies profitable in first half; pretax net profit up more than 1.5 times year on year

- Published: 2026-08-17T20:09:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608170263.aspx
- anchor: #n2039928
- Companies mentioned: 櫃買中心

Facts:
- A total of 635 OTC-listed companies were profitable in the first half of this year
- Combined pretax net profit reached NT$288.8 billion
- Up 153.33% year on year
- A total of 853 OTC-listed companies were required to announce and file their 2026 second-quarter financial reports by Aug. 14
- First-half revenue totaled about NT$1.8044 trillion
- Up NT$352.9 billion year on year
- Up 24.31% year on year
- Pretax net profit was NT$288.8 billion, up NT$174.8 billion year on year
- A total of 619 OTC-listed companies posted higher profits in the first half than in the same period last year
- A total of 28 companies had EPS above NT$10
- 71 companies had EPS of NT$5 or more but less than NT$10
- 184 companies had EPS of NT$2 or more but less than NT$5