# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-18 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 2 of 10

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 881 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 93 items from 5 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Ahead of its 100th anniversary, Yokohama-born brand “キャラバンコーヒー” opens a new hub in its founding city of Yokohama!!

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000046434.html
- anchor: #n2056729
- Companies mentioned: キャラバンコーヒー、株式会社ユニマットライフ、BASEGATE横浜関内タワー、ベルグの4月、NINA’S

Facts:
- The spacious, open interior with high ceilings has 56 seats
- CARAVAN COFFEE coffee doughnut: ¥650 (tax included)
- CARAVAN COFFEE coffee anko butter scone: ¥450 (tax included)
- BASEGATE Yokohama Kannai exclusive drip coffee pack®︎ 1P: ¥200 (tax included)
- 5P set in a drawstring bag: ¥1,200 (tax included)

## 【2026 survey on payment practices at medical institutions in the Kanto region】Cashless payments have surpassed half, but a gap with patient needs remains

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000030773.html
- anchor: #n2056728
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エム・ピー・ソリューション、NECグループ、デンソーウェーブ、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、株式会社パスモ、東海旅客鉄道株式会社、株式会社名古屋交通開発機構、株式会社エムアイシー、西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、九州旅客鉄道株式会社、西日本鉄道株式会社、福岡市交通局、楽天グループ、株式会社セブン・カードサービス、イオン株式会社、株式会社NTTドコモ、株式会社ジェーシービー、PayPay株式会社、楽天グループ株式会社、TOPPANホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- Cashless payments surpass cash, reaching 56.2%
- It exceeded cash at 43.0%
- When all payment methods are available, 78.0% prefer cashless payments
- 53.5% chose “cashless” as the payment method they most want to use
- 21.4% have given up on an appointment or changed providers because their healthcare provider did not accept cashless payments
- 28.0% have experienced not having enough cash
- 67.1% went to an ATM to withdraw cash
- 49.6% said they had been affected in some way

## 【Youth Now! Youth Trends Survey】“Buying because it’s on sale” is outdated. Gen Z is optimizing what they “plan to buy.”

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000129874.html
- anchor: #n2056727
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Reaplus、Qoo10

Facts:
- Year-end sales season 2026
- Up to 70% off

## AXer adds business-specific dashboards and launches an analytics platform where AI analyzes KPI changes and external factors weekly

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000035950.html
- anchor: #n2056726
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイトリガー、AXer

Facts:
- The first phase is launched in as little as 5 business days after requirements are finalized
- Available starting August 2026

## A trip to unwind in nature. Strengthening proposals to enhance the value of stays at lodging facilities｜Barnibervi introduces a chilled-water bath and Hagoromo1 at “amarancia cottage hugging nature house”

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000044341.html
- anchor: #n2056725
- Companies mentioned: INSIGHT WORKS株式会社、株式会社バルニバービ、kokolo sauna®、amarancia cottage hugging nature house

Facts:
- 1日5組限定の一棟貸しコテージ
- Established January 2017
- Capital: ¥10 million

## Zuora advances product strategy to strengthen monetization in the AI era

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000042566.html
- anchor: #n2056724
- Companies mentioned: Zuora、Zuora Japan株式会社、Sprout Social、Atlassian、Google、Rapt Media、Kaltura、ソニー、リコー、トヨタ、日産自動車、朝日新聞社、毎日新聞社、富士通、三菱電機、freee、SmartHR、STORES、シーメンス、Zoom

Facts:
- Implementation with up to 80% fewer resources

## Casio’s AI pet robot “Moflin” teams up for the first time with “パンとエスプレッソとまちあわせ.” “パンとエスプレッソとMoflinとまちあわせ” opens for a limited time at MIYASHITA PARK starting Sept. 5

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000050336.html
- anchor: #n2056723
- Companies mentioned: カシオ計算機株式会社、株式会社じそく1じかん、パンとエスプレッソとまちあわせ

Facts:
- From Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, through Sunday, Sept. 13
- Moflin’s chocolate recharge sweets: ¥2,500 (tax included)
- Fluffy soft banana bread: ¥800 (tax included)
- Moflin’s afternoon nap coffee: ¥900 (tax included)
- Moflin’s dozing-off milk tea: ¥900 (tax included)

## When you notice it, is it time to start?! How does the impression of your hair affect how old you look?

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000180826.html
- anchor: #n2056722
- Companies mentioned: 大正製薬株式会社

Facts:
- P stood at 15.1%
- Q is 70.8%
- R reached 92.7%
- Suggested retail price: 5,763 yen (tax included)
- Valid responses: 411 women aged 20–65

## Set to speak at PyCon JP 2026, one of Japan’s largest international Python conferences

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000015303.html
- anchor: #n2056721
- Companies mentioned: キャンサースキャン、PyCon JP 2026

Facts:
- Serves more than 850 municipalities nationwide
- 2026年8月21日(金)・22日(土)
- 3 products / 5 repositories

## Bringing AI motion analysis technology developed in sports education to medicine. SPLYZA completes notification as a general medical device (Class I) for gait analysis

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000012922.html
- anchor: #n2056720
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SPLYZA、京都大学大学院医学研究科、東京大学医学部附属病院

Facts:
- From filming to analysis in as little as 1 minute
- Costs are expected to be recouped with 30 users per month

## CAD data becomes the actual jobsite. Welding simulation tool “WeldNext” updated to Ver. 2.0.0 with an MR pre-rehearsal feature using actual dimensions

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000034298.html
- anchor: #n2056719
- Companies mentioned: イマクリエイト株式会社、神戸製鋼所溶接事業部門、コベルコ溶接テクノ株式会社

Facts:
- Scheduled for release in August 2026
- Ver.2.0.0

## “ITmedia Virtual EXPO 2026 Summer” to be held

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000076.000001247.html
- anchor: #n2056718
- Companies mentioned: アイティメディア株式会社、ITmedia Virtual EXPO 実行委員会

Facts:
- A 30-day event exploring the latest trends and future of manufacturing
- 350 million page views per month
- 60 million unique browsers

## [On-demand streaming now available] How can organizations build systems to protect employees from disasters such as earthquakes and torrential rain? Archive video released for disaster preparedness seminar on strengthening crisis management systems, co-hosted by 静岡県 and KENTEM

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000046790.html
- anchor: #n2056717
- Companies mentioned: 静岡県、KENTEM、株式会社建設システム、クロスゼロ

Facts:
- Held jointly with 静岡県 on June 2, 2026

## AGEST releases “SBOM Archi Version 2.2,” a wholly Japanese-made SBOM management tool

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000137899.html
- anchor: #n2056716
- Companies mentioned: AGEST、ENISA、NTIA

Facts:
- Phased introduction of mandatory reporting in the European market begins in September 2026
- Added and improved 12 features and fixed bugs

## [Osaka/Umeda, KoKuMiN ドーチカ店] Take a fragrant detour after work: Korean perfume brand “DAILY COMMA” holds a limited-time pop-up!

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000058726.html
- anchor: #n2056715
- Companies mentioned: DAILY COMMA、株式会社千空、DAISO、KoKuMiN ドーチカ店

Facts:
- 実施期間：2026年8月18日（火）～8月31日（月）
- Price: 330 yen (tax included)
- Price: 770 yen (tax included)
- With purchases of 990 yen (tax included) or more

## Event to explore data preparation and integration, which determine the results of AI adoption

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000012489.html
- anchor: #n2056714
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ソフトクリエイト、Salesforce、Microsoft

Facts:
- To be held at the Softcreate headquarters on Thursday, September 3, 2026
- Capacity: 100 (advance registration required)
- Capital: 200 million yen (as of March 31, 2026)

## 東京スタートアップ法律事務所 adopts “Notion” and “Notion AI”

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000088144.html
- anchor: #n2056713
- Companies mentioned: Notion Labs Japan合同会社、東京スタートアップ法律事務所、Notion

Facts:
- Adopted as an information and knowledge platform across 29 locations nationwide
- Notion adopted at all locations in May 2026

## How can the construction industry address “AI was rolled out, but nobody uses it”? LIFEFUND hosts the 5th Construction AI Management Study Group, where around 130 construction business leaders and others learned practical ways to embed AI across organizations

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000090.000160136.html
- anchor: #n2056712
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LIFEFUND、株式会社アスムコーポレーション、株式会社ハウスクラフト

Facts:
- Around 90 attendees at the venue
- Around 40 online attendees
- A total of 896 effective AI use cases were collected
- Overall satisfaction score: 4.42 out of 5
- 92.4% gave a rating of “4: Satisfied” or higher
- Revenue: ¥2.71 billion
- Employees: 83

## [Video production tool] Copyright-free BGM and sound effects expanded to more than 30,000 tracks | “メディア博士”

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000036279.html
- anchor: #n2056711
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社博士.com、メディア博士

Facts:
- The total number of tracks surpassed 30,000
- 新たに追加料金不要・著作権フリーで利用できるBGM・効果音それぞれ10,000曲以上が追加され
- Added 41 famous classical music tracks in the public domain (whose copyright protection period has expired) to the BGM collection

## タカミヤ launches “Platform Partner,” expanding equipment maintenance and supply hubs by utilizing partner companies’ equipment storage locations

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000098013.html
- anchor: #n2056710
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タカミヤ、那覇鋼材株式会社

Facts:
- Expanding to 29 locations nationwide
- A network of 50 locations nationwide
- Expanding to 19 new locations

## インフォメーション・ディベロプメント releases “Practical AI Agent Training with Dify,” where participants learn skills for practical use through hands-on experience, from foundational knowledge to development and deployment

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000110563.html
- anchor: #n2056709
- Companies mentioned: インフォメーション・ディベロプメント、Dify

Facts:
- Course duration

## 餃子の無限なる可能性が一堂に！「クラフト餃子フェス® SAITAMA 2026」2026年の集大成！さいたま新都心にあの“餃子沼”が帰ってくる！

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000084442.html
- anchor: #n2056708
- Companies mentioned: LAF Entertainment、STANDIONE、よいち餃子大王、GYOZA SHACK、宇都宮餃子はちまん餃子、餃子とワイン 果皮と餡、玉川精肉店、肉玉そば越智×浅草開化楼、博多八助

Facts:
- 6 days
- 2026

## [Uruma City, Okinawa] Full renovation of all 7 twin-dome units at “glampark resort アクナ浜” completed; accepting guests again

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000096742.html
- anchor: #n2056707
- Companies mentioned: サステナブルホールディングス株式会社、glampark resort アクナ浜

Facts:
- All 7 twin-dome units
- Aug. 1, 2026

## Vendor menus revealed! “Craft Gyoza Fest® NAGOYA 2026” brings around 25 varieties of craft gyoza to Hisaya Odori Park in Nagoya!

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000084442.html
- anchor: #n2056706
- Companies mentioned: LAF Entertainment、SHIFT、GYOZA SHACK、餃子の宮でんでん、京都餃子enen、博多八助、宇都宮餃子はちまん餃子、京都餃子ミヤコパンダ、餃子専門店 餃子チョップ、玉川精肉店、肉玉そば越智×浅草開化楼、香港点心楼、じゃげな、餃子とチャーハンのクラフト飯店、Y.MARKET BREWING、八ヶ岳ブルワリー TOUCHDOWN

Facts:
- 23 varieties of craft gyoza from across Japan
- In business for over 60 years
- 大葉を1粒に1.5枚使い
- 20 spices

## SHEGLAM launches “Good Grip Ultra-Blur Primer,” a new kind of primer that helps makeup adhere and creates a poreless finish, on August 15 (Saturday)!

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000155846.html
- anchor: #n2056705
- Companies mentioned: SHEGLAM、SHEIN JAPAN 株式会社

Facts:
- Global cosmetics brand SHEGLAM, available in more than 150 countries and regions
- Price: ¥1,629 (tax included)
- More than 90% of SHEGLAM products are vegan

## Avatar robot OriHime to participate in Aichi Art Brut Disability Arts Exhibition’s special program, “From fluffy picture books and AI art to boccia!?”

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000019066.html
- anchor: #n2056704
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オリィ研究所、Yonde！プロジェクト

Facts:
- Dates: September 17, 2026 (Thursday)–September 23, 2026 (Wednesday, public holiday), 10:00–18:00
- Event featuring avatar robot OriHime: “From fluffy picture books and AI art to boccia!?” to be held on September 20, 2026 (Sunday)
- 報酬 ：あり（1名につき2,000円／税抜）
- Application deadline: August 31

## “シュミテクト,” the No. 1 toothpaste brand for 10 consecutive years (2), launches “シュミテクト 歯周病プラスEX プレミアム” nationwide on August 24 (Monday), with the maximum amount of gum disease care ingredients (1) and 10 benefits in 1

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000112.000031922.html
- anchor: #n2056703
- Companies mentioned: Haleonジャパン株式会社、Haleon、シュミテクト、カムテクト、ポリデント、ポリグリップ、コンタック、ボルタレン

Facts:
- 2025年度のハミガキ市場販売金額は1,554億円
- 同市場全体の成長率は2023年度から3年間で＋14％(＋185億円)
- 知覚過敏用ハミガキは、＋21％(＋48億円)と市場規模を拡大
- シュミテクト 歯周病プラスEX プレミアム(医薬部外品)6歳以上用
- Size: 90 g
- Release date: August 24, 2026 (Monday); nationwide launch

## 株式会社BackCast and 株式会社ORENDA WORLD sign a comprehensive partnership agreement for regional revitalization

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000112.000101429.html
- anchor: #n2056702
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BackCast、株式会社ORENDA WORLD、Super Micro Computer, Inc.、NVIDIA、福島大学、葛尾村

Facts:
- Established: January 22, 2020
- Capital: 55 million yen
- Established: July 15, 2015

## Organic cotton lifestyle brand プリスティン to hold event celebrating its 30th anniversary — Born from the soil, returning to the soil — “Ufufu” Living Exhibition

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000055095.html
- anchor: #n2056701
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アバンティ、プリスティン、Fillyjonk、Midorium、華密恋、MOON PEACH、Sophistance、四十沢木材工芸、JICON

Facts:
- From September 16, 2026 (Wednesday) through September 22 (national holiday Tuesday)

## プリングルズ Truffle goes on sale August 24 (Monday)

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000012584.html
- anchor: #n2056700
- Companies mentioned: プリングルズ、マース インコーポレイテッド、日本ケロッグ合同会社、Kellanova

Facts:
- Sold in more than 140 countries worldwide
- Returns for the first time in about 4 and a half years
- Imports to Japan have also increased about 6.7 times over 20 years
- Sales of more than $65 billion
- 170,000 employees

## [Chicken restaurant トリヤマルハチ] Chicken skin skewers discounted by 60 yen for 2 weeks only! Dinner only

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000031222.html
- anchor: #n2056699
- Companies mentioned: Miコーポレーション株式会社、トリヤマルハチ

Facts:
- 60 yen off
- 170 yen
- 110 yen
- Starting Aug. 17, 2026 (Mon.)
- Through August 31 (Monday)

## [メイクアップフォーエバー] Unleash a healthy glow. Just like a serum. A melt-in-your-mouth cushion foundation launches! September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000120.000019175.html
- anchor: #n2056698
- Companies mentioned: メイクアップフォーエバー、エル・シー・エス株式会社

Facts:
- Refill (with puff): 4,700 yen (5,170 yen including tax)
- Case: 1,800 yen (1,980 yen including tax)
- SPF50/PA++++
- 95% skincare ingredients

## 日東工業 steps up efforts to promote the use of “seismic circuit breakers”

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000124.000063241.html
- anchor: #n2056697
- Companies mentioned: 日東工業株式会社、日東工業

Facts:
- The installation rate for “seismic circuit breakers” is 100%
- The number of buildings destroyed by fire fell by about 70%

## [Highly rated in a survey] 23 people who sampled Mitake’s “Kakejiku Series” ahead of its release at a special seminar: 96% said they would recommend it to others, including all 6 liquor industry professionals! Limited edition of 582 bottles to go on sale online at 21 hours on 8/28 (Friday)

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000124.000145570.html
- anchor: #n2056696
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ロイヤルマイル、御岳蒸留所、The Plinius、BAR新宿ウイスキーサロン

Facts:
- 96% of the 23 respondents said they would recommend it to others
- All 6 liquor industry professionals said they would recommend it
- Limited edition of 582 bottles
- Alcohol content: 58%
- More than 500 people have registered for advance information
- Volume: 700 ml
- Aging period: 5 years

## “Tabemono-gatari Hiroba,” an interactive event where parents and children can enjoy food by eating, touching and playing, to be held in Futako-Tamagawa on September 5 and 6 (free admission)

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000005511.html
- anchor: #n2056695
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トラストリッジ、macaroni、ELEMINIST、つの食品、日清オイリオ、日本航空、フォンテラジャパン、テーブルマーク、新宿中村屋、東急パワーサプライ、象印マホービン、ハウス食品グループ、カルビーポテト、ココウェル、帝人フロンティア、藤田金属、アルテミラ、森永乳業

Facts:
- “macaroni,” a food and lifestyle media outlet used by 20 million people monthly
- 15 companies will exhibit at the venue.
- “Frying Pan Jyu” is an iron frying pan made with 1.6 mm-thick black steel sheet. It requires no seasoning and is ready to use right away.

## A practical seminar on generating new business and R&D themes from market and technology trends

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000085276.html
- anchor: #n2056694
- Companies mentioned: 日本アイアール株式会社、アイアール技術者教育研究所、株式会社ファースト・イノベーテック

Facts:
- 受講料：39,600円（税込）/1人
- In-person attendance is capped at 8 people

## [Okulu, personalized gifts from the heart] For Respect for the Aged Day and longevity celebrations. New personalized “Kotobuki Tsuru-Kame Preserved Flowers” embodying the wish “a crane lives 千年, a turtle 万年”

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000154426.html
- anchor: #n2056693
- Companies mentioned: Okulu、株式会社MIYABI

Facts:
- Price: 6,600 yen

## Aomori City resident survey: 45.6% aware of “Aomori Kokuspo and Shosupo”

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000131.000060227.html
- anchor: #n2056692
- Companies mentioned: 笹川スポーツ財団、富山大学

Facts:
- 37.5% said they intend to attend the Kokuspo main event as spectators
- 2,000 residents aged 18 and older living in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
- Valid responses: 958

## Manufacturing procurement spending accounts for about 65% of sales, yet only 1 in 3 CFOs considers it a “strategic function” [A.T. Kearney]

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000132.000046861.html
- anchor: #n2056691
- Companies mentioned: A.T. カーニー株式会社、Kearney、日本生命保険相互会社

Facts:
- About 65% of sales
- It also reaches about 30% at service companies
- Only 1 in 3 CFOs considers procurement a strategic function
- 4 in 5 CFOs give their company’s procurement team high marks
- 72% of respondents identified it as their top priority
- ESG follows closely at 55%

## Cloud migration costs run 20% over budget on average, with about 4分の1 of spending wasted [A.T. Kearney]

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000133.000046861.html
- anchor: #n2056690
- Companies mentioned: A.T. カーニー株式会社、Kearney、Flexera

Facts:
- Cost overruns average more than 20%
- About 4分の1 of cloud spending is wasted
- Contract strategy: 10–20%
- Demand optimization: 20–35%
- Architecture design: 45–70%
- Savings of 50–75% are expected for IaaS such as virtual machines
- Achieved savings of 5–10%
- VM costs could be reduced by 10–20% or more
- Reduced annual cloud spending from $1 million to about $700,000, a 30% cut

## “MSC Japan Awards 2026” to recognize businesses that have helped promote seafood products bearing the MSC label

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000139.000059178.html
- anchor: #n2056689
- Companies mentioned: MSC、一般社団法人MSCジャパン、イオン株式会社、株式会社ニッスイ、日本マクドナルド株式会社、日本生活協同組合連合会、コープデリ生活協同組合連合会、オリックス・ホテルマネジメント株式会社、イオングループ、生協・コープ、イトーヨーカドー・ヨーク、西友、マクドナルド、ロイヤルホスト

Facts:
- About 38% of the world’s fish stocks are overfished
- Based on sales volume of MSC-labelled consumer products in fiscal 2025
- In fiscal 2024, about 22,000 products bearing the MSC “Blue Fish” ecolabel were available in more than 70 countries worldwide
- 660 products were sold in Japan

## A society where about 70% hesitate to take on challenges because of their age. Live painting inspired by conversations with visitors, envisioning a future of taking on challenges

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000140.000068494.html
- anchor: #n2056688
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AgeWellJapan、きのぴー、德永みきな

Facts:
- Among people aged 60 and older, 67.0% (about ７割) said they had hesitated to take on a challenge or given up because of their age
- Among AgeWellJapan service users, 52.7% feel they are living more true to themselves now than when they were younger
- About 3.5 times the general population (15.2%)

## [Full program announced] Practitioners working to extend “contribution years” gather for “Age-Well Conference 2026,” to be held October 5

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000141.000068494.html
- anchor: #n2056687
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AgeWellJapan、SoftBank、早稲田大学、慶應義塾大学、三菱総合研究所、米ピッツバーグ大学、米ニューヨーク州立大学バッファロー校、Age-Well Design Lab

Facts:
- “Age-Well Conference 2026”
- To be held at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu on October 5, 2026 (Monday)
- 4 cross-session discussions
- Practitioners from 7 regions nationwide
- 22 companies and organizations
- 5 award-winning companies and organizations

## [Survey on career changes to mechanical and electrical engineering roles without prior experience] About 70% work on-site or in the field. Meanwhile, about half use flex-time, and about 69% said they were glad they changed jobs

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000142.000017540.html
- anchor: #n2056686
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BREXA Technology、テニショクエンジニア、厚生労働省、Rakuten Insight、株式会社アウトソーシング、BREXAグループ

Facts:
- “On-site work (no remote work)” accounted for 69.0%, or about 70%
- Only 5.6% work fully remotely
- Combining “flex-time (with core hours)” and “full flex-time,” 46.5% have flexible work styles, or about half
- “10 hours or more but less than 45 hours per month” was the largest group at 54.9%
- Only 12.7% work 45 hours or more
- 49.3% are satisfied, saying “I’m glad I changed careers to become an engineer”
- About 69% expressed a positive view, including those who chose “6”
- 203 companies in Japan and overseas
- Approximately 117,000 employees
- Sales of approximately 836.6 billion yen

## TableCheck partners with BEENOS Entertainment to launch a table reservation solution for the entertainment sector

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000023564.html
- anchor: #n2056685
- Companies mentioned: TableCheck、BEENOS Entertainment、Groobee

Facts:
- Implemented at more than approximately 14,000 stores worldwide
- Supports 23 languages
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Total funding raised to date: 1.789 billion yen
- Capital: 30 million yen

## Free seminar and networking event to promote sustainable collaboration between food businesses and agriculture, forestry and fisheries operators, hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on September 2

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000054075.html
- anchor: #n2056684
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社船井総合研究所、味の素株式会社、株式会社ONODERAファーム、株式会社恵那川上屋

Facts:
- Capacity: 100 people
- Japan’s food self-sufficiency rate on a calorie basis remains at around 40%
- The remaining 60% is imported

## Make your daily planner time more fun! ■ “Deco Rush [Limited] Planner Biyori” decorative tape in 6 designs ■ “[Limited] mizutama Design Planner Pouch (Decoration Item Set)” in 3 types — launching simultaneously

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000159.000065544.html
- anchor: #n2056683
- Companies mentioned: プラス株式会社、アストラム株式会社、mizutama

Facts:
- The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is 385 yen (tax included).
- The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is 4,180 yen (tax included).
- It has approximately 350,000 Instagram followers.

## 【駅直結・横浜髙島屋に期間限定オープン】夏の不調傾向をチェック！エステプロ・ラボが8月19日（水）よりポップアップショップ開催

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000160.000018221.html
- anchor: #n2056682
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プロラボホールディングス、インナービューティサロン エステプロ・ラボ、横浜髙島屋

Facts:
- Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- Tuesday, August 25
- 7th floor, 横浜髙島屋
- First 100 people
- More than 30,000 stores
- 23 countries worldwide
- More than 140 types
- 3,300万円

## ユニオンテック launches full-scale service for “Designers Construction,” a construction service specializing in spatial design

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000160.000031121.html
- anchor: #n2056681
- Companies mentioned: ユニオンテック株式会社、Designers Edge

Facts:
- 300 royal partner companies
- Established in June 2000 as an interior finishing contractor specializing in cross and flooring work
- Capital: 100 million yen

## [Includes recommendations from booksellers] From “Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!” to “Stop Making Sense”! “Cult Movies: Poster Collection” set for release on Tuesday, September 29

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000166.000054993.html
- anchor: #n2056680
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トゥーヴァージンズ、紀伊國屋書店、ヴィレッジヴァンガード、蔦屋書店、DU BOOKS

Facts:
- More than 550 items featured
- List price: 4,950 yen (4,500 yen before tax)
- B5 variant / softcover / 288 pages / full color
- More than 330 works

## [ジルスチュアート ビューティ] A fantastical shimmer that changes with the angle of the light. Limited-edition “Iridescent Moon” collection enveloped in the magic of the moon.

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000173.000047341.html
- anchor: #n2056679
- Companies mentioned: ジルスチュアート ビューティ、JILL STUART、株式会社コーセー（戦略ブランド事業部）

Facts:
- 2 colors in total
- 1.5 g
- 2,970 yen each
- 2,700 yen before tax
- 5 mL
- 3,520 yen
- 3,200 yen before tax
- 7 g
- 3,300 yen
- 3,000 yen before tax
- 120ｍｍ×100ｍｍ

## “カフェ・ド・クリエ ソリオ宝塚” to open on Monday, August 31, directly connected to 阪急宝塚駅! A place to relax before or after a performance

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000178.000079423.html
- anchor: #n2056678
- Companies mentioned: C-United株式会社、カフェ・ド・クリエ、コロワイドグループ、阪急宝塚駅、JR宝塚駅、宝塚歌劇、ソリオ宝塚

Facts:
- “カフェ・ド・クリエ ソリオ宝塚” will open in Takarazuka, Hyogo Prefecture, on Monday, August 31, 2026
- Seating: 63 seats (30 tables)
- Currently operates 172 stores nationwide (*2)
- C-United operates 569 stores nationwide across 8 brands (*3)
- Number of stores: 2,633 (as of the end of March 2026)

## “チャネルトーク,” an AI agent for understanding customers, launches integrations with major domestic e-commerce marketplaces including 楽天市場, Yahoo!ショッピング, Amazon and Qoo10! “1-month free campaign” available through the end of November

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000181.000029184.html
- anchor: #n2056677
- Companies mentioned: 楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、Amazon、Qoo10、Channel Corporation、AI CoS、チャネルトーク

Facts:
- Adopted by more than 240,000 companies globally
- Applications submitted by November 30, 2026, are eligible

## Retail prices for glo™-dedicated heated tobacco sticks to be revised effective October 1

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000186.000051859.html
- anchor: #n2056676
- Companies mentioned: ブリティッシュ・アメリカン・タバコ・ジャパン合同会社、BATジャパン、BAT、glo™、neo™、KENT、LUCKY STRIKE、virto™

Facts:
- We aim to increase the number of users of our smoke-free products to 50 million by 2030
- Our smoke-free brands are used by more than 35 million adults worldwide

## ラピュタロボティクス to exhibit at “International Logistics Exhibition 2026” at Tokyo Big Sight.

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000187.000021229.html
- anchor: #n2056675
- Companies mentioned: ラピュタロボティクス株式会社、チューリッヒ工科大学

Facts:
- 2026年9月8日(火)～11日(金)の4日間
- More than 30 countries worldwide

## [Survey on heat countermeasures] More than 60% are unaware that using handheld fans on extremely hot days can increase the risk of heatstroke

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000195.000058095.html
- anchor: #n2056674
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Looop、リズム株式会社

Facts:
- A total of 66.1% said they “did not know”
- “To cut electricity bills by limiting air conditioner use (25.3%)”
- They answered, “To keep electricity bills down by setting the air conditioner to a higher temperature.”
- “Honestly, these products and appliances alone aren’t enough to help me endure the heat (20.9%)”
- “I’m worried they may be forcing themselves to go without air conditioning because of electricity bills (34.0%)”
- “I’m worried they may not properly understand the risk of heatstroke, such as becoming less sensitive to heat with age (25.6%)”
- “I’m worried they may not be using the air conditioner properly or managing the temperature correctly (23.8%)”
- “I want to put this into practice right away (17.5%)”

## CRE to exhibit at the 17th International Logistics Exhibition 2026

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000200.000012732.html
- anchor: #n2056673
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シーアールイー、LogiSquare

Facts:
- Small and medium-sized properties of around 100–2,000 tsubo
- Large properties exceeding 10,000 tsubo
- 37 properties
- 延べ面積約138万㎡
- Approximately 420,000 tsubo
- 10 properties
- 延べ面積約40万㎡
- Approximately 120,000 tsubo
- Approximately 1,500 properties
- Approximately 6.67 million m²
- Approximately 2.02 million tsubo
- Capital: 5,391 million yen

## [New service] Launch of “TeamSpirit Project Management”

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000205.000021273.html
- anchor: #n2056672
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社チームスピリット、Salesforce

Facts:
- Track record of supporting cost management at more than 350 companies
- August 28, 2026

## ＮＸワンビシアーカイブズ to exhibit at “FIT Osaka 2026 (Financial Information Technology Exhibition)” (September 3 and 4 at Grand Front Osaka)

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000206.000047901.html
- anchor: #n2056671
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ＮＸワンビシアーカイブズ、NIPPON EXPRESSホールディングス株式会社、日本金融通信社、大阪厚生信用金庫、WAN-Sign

Facts:
- 会期：2026年9月3日(木)・4日(金)
- Adopted the electronic contract system “WAN-Sign” in just 10 months

## [Case study published] 全日空モーターサービス株式会社 introduces anger management training to promote “a psychologically safe workplace”

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000206.000093972.html
- anchor: #n2056670
- Companies mentioned: 全日空モーターサービス株式会社、株式会社レビックグローバル、日本アンガーマネジメント協会、株式会社ウィザス、ANAグループ

Facts:
- More than 3,000 companies have adopted the service to date

## スパイスファクトリー launches “pickles” as a full-scale new business: an integrated operations and AI platform connecting marketing, billing and management analysis through a single dataset

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000207.000022779.html
- anchor: #n2056669
- Companies mentioned: スパイスファクトリー株式会社、中小企業庁、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構（IPA）、経済産業省

Facts:
- It offers 28 functions
- On August 18, 2026, we will launch pickles as a full-scale new business for corporate clients
- Capital: 307,008,000 yen (including capital reserves)

## A fitness program that does not ask you to push yourself, supervised by bodywork salon “カラダファクトリー.” “KA·RA·DA プチフィット” for adults opens at イオン Kurihama store on Tuesday, Sept. 1

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000210.000021263.html
- anchor: #n2056668
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファクトリージャパングループ、株式会社ウエルアップ、イオン

Facts:
- Operates more than 300 bodywork and pelvic alignment salons under “カラダファクトリー” in Japan and overseas
- Starting at 15 minutes
- About 19.4% of people aged 65 or older are certified as needing long-term care or support
- About 50.5% are healthy
- 40.8% are in “prefrailty,” the stage between health and frailty
- The remaining 8.7% are in a state of frailty
- Membership fee: 3,300 yen (tax included)
- Administrative fee: 2,200 yen (tax included)

## ATOMica launches a project to explore plans for a startup support facility in collaboration with 旭川市

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000211.000045593.html
- anchor: #n2056565
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ATOMica、旭川市

Facts:
- Community managers, professionals who connect people, are assigned to more than 70 locations nationwide (as of August 2026)
- A kickoff event, “旭川Startup Summit,” will be held jointly with 旭川市 on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.
- Students: 1,000 yen
- Adults: 2,000 yen

## Yoyogi Animation Academy High School Division establishes an esports club in its general commuting course; special information session to be held at pro esports team REJECT’s headquarters on Aug. 26

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000214.000027285.html
- anchor: #n2056564
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社代々木アニメーション学院、REJECT

Facts:
- Aug. 26, 2026
- 13:00～14:30

## 住友ファーマ株式会社 adopts “HRBrain Talent Management.”

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000218.000023143.html
- anchor: #n2056563
- Companies mentioned: 住友ファーマ株式会社、株式会社HRBrain

Facts:
- Number of employees: 1,747
- Consolidated: 3,123
- Established: March 1, 2016

## 【チーズガーデン】A new baked confection featuring salt from Okinawa and carefully selected ingredients: チーズガーデン’s first salt-flavored “Salt Financier” launches Wednesday, Aug. 26

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000222.000040854.html
- anchor: #n2056562
- Companies mentioned: チーズガーデン、株式会社庫や、コロワイドグループ、欧風菓子グリンデルベルグ、purecoco TOKYO（ピュアココ トーキョー）、エヌカカオチョコレート

Facts:
- Salt Financier, 2-piece pack: 650 yen
- On sale from Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at チーズガーデン locations nationwide and online
- Sales period: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 to early October (planned)

## “Loglass 経営管理” adds a comment feature to reports

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000222.000052025.html
- anchor: #n2056561
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ログラス、株式会社MIXI、A'alda Japan 株式会社

Facts:
- No. 1 market share in the budget and performance management SaaS/PaaS market in fiscal 2025

## 【TOPPING】Compact gaming DAC/AMP “DX1 II,” featuring an easy-to-use plug-and-play design, goes on sale Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. A separate OTG cable with separation also goes on sale the same day.

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000225.000139013.html
- anchor: #n2056560
- Companies mentioned: TOPPING、株式会社MUSIN、ESS

Facts:
- Compact size: 10x10x3.2cm
- Regular retail price including tax: 24,750 yen (tax included)
- Regular retail price including tax: 1,485 yen (tax included)
- Standard length: approx. 22.3cm (reference value)
- Weight: approx. 275g
- High output of up to “1000mW x 2 @64Ω”

## 【SHANLING】New lineup of portable DAC/AMPs. The “UA6 II,” equipped with 8 CS43131 DACs, and the compact “UA1 II” go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000226.000139013.html
- anchor: #n2056559
- Companies mentioned: SHANLING、株式会社MUSIN、Cirrus Logic

Facts:
- Equipped with 8 CS43131 DACs
- Powerful drive capability of up to 365mW@32Ω
- Lightweight at just 17.9g
- Regular retail price including tax: 37,620 yen (tax included)
- Regular retail price including tax: 3,465 yen (tax included)
- Regular retail price including tax: 12,375 yen (tax included)

## 【SHANLING】The “Moria,” a single dynamic driver earphone designed to deliver a new audio experience and featuring a 60-layer titanium-plated diaphragm, goes on sale Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000227.000139013.html
- anchor: #n2056558
- Companies mentioned: SHANLING、株式会社MUSIN

Facts:
- 60-layer titanium-plated diaphragm
- 10.2mm size with more than 60 layers of titanium coating
- Regular retail price including tax: 116,820 yen (tax included)

## A rice cooker that changes the way you think about rice cookers: introducing a cute, colorful 3-cup model that’s easy for the whole family to use. “Toffy 3-cup Microcomputer Rice Cooker” launches

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000228.000001231.html
- anchor: #n2056557
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ラドンナ、Toffy

Facts:
- Retail price: ¥9,000 + consumption tax
- 3-cup rice cooker
- Product dimensions: approx. 205 (W) × 205 (H) × 235 (D) mm
- Weight: approx. 1.8kg (excluding accessories)
- Rated power consumption: 400W
- Maximum cooking capacity: 0.54L
- Power cord length: approx. 95cm
- Annual power consumption: 40.6kWh/year
- 1回当たりの炊飯時消費電力：85.5Wh
- 1時間当たりの保温時消費電力：15.7Wh
- 1時間当たりのタイマー予約時消費電力：0.41Wh
- 1時間当たりの待機時消費電力：0.38Wh

## 【Latest Trends in Cashless Payments 2026】—How next-generation digital currencies and AI are transforming the payments business—❘ Seminar Info

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000232.000145072.html
- anchor: #n2056556
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セミナーインフォ、株式会社NTTデータ経営研究所

Facts:
- Achieving a 40% cashless payment ratio
- Latest Trends in Cashless Payments 2026

## 【Flying Tiger】Spotlight on the latest fall trend from overseas, “Spooky Season”! A new “Black Cats and Ghosts Halloween” collection that blends into everyday life

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000237.000119592.html
- anchor: #n2056555
- Companies mentioned: Flying Tiger Copenhagen、Zebra Japan株式会社、楽天市場

Facts:
- 111 new Halloween products in total
- “Black Cats and Ghosts Halloween” collection (15 items)
- Mugs: 880 yen each
- Mug (black cat): 1,540 yen
- Tablecloth: 2,640 yen
- Napkins (set of 2), ¥440
- Mini snack box (kitty): 165 yen
- Cat: 660 yen
- Kitty light: 880 yen
- Table decoration (kitty): 385 yen
- Aluminum balloon (ghost): 440 yen
- Fabric garland (ghost): 550 yen
- All 64 stores

## SkyDrive signs an LOI with Gold Coast Helitours for the introduction of Australia’s first flying cars

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000239.000038857.html
- anchor: #n2056554
- Companies mentioned: SkyDrive、Gold Coast Helitours、マクリス・グループ、マリオット・インターナショナル、Sky Works、AlterSky、SkyDrive America, Inc.

Facts:
- Purchase of 5 aircraft
- 2 aircraft in 2028
- 3 aircraft in 2029
- A circular route of about 10 minutes
- A redevelopment project worth 500 million dollars
- The 126-room “Marina Mirage Gold Coast, a Luxury Collection Resort”
- 38 private residences
- A superyacht marina with capacity for 78 vessels
- Completion is scheduled for 2029

## Add a thoughtful touch to a Respect for the Aged Day gift. A little extra effort that’s easy to do makes “thank you” come across even more: 創作品モールあるる releases a special feature on handmade gifts

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000239.000144334.html
- anchor: #n2056553
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社システムリサーチ、創作品モールあるる

Facts:
- 〒453-0861

## Cloud-based mobile POS register “POS＋ (Postas)” adopted at mobile stores at all 3 キッザニア facilities in Japan

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000250.000056468.html
- anchor: #n2056552
- Companies mentioned: ポスタス株式会社、KCJ GROUP 株式会社、キッザニア、三井住友カード

## Teradata to hold automotive R&D and AI webinar on Sept. 2 featuring speakers from Daihatsu and Honda R&D Institute

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000262.000018629.html
- anchor: #n2056551
- Companies mentioned: 日本テラデータ株式会社、Teradata、ダイハツ工業株式会社、株式会社本田技術研究所、ReVision Auto&Mobility

Facts:
- September 2, 2026
- 13:30～15:20

## “Generative AI Skills Cards” for teachers released! Hands-on event to be held on 8/31

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000264.000024975.html
- anchor: #n2056550
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LoiLo、ロイロノート・スクール

Facts:
- Starting at 15:45 on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026
- Approximately 14,000 schools in Japan and overseas
- Approximately 3 million people

## Full-scale launch of “PKSHA Dialogue,” a solution for building conversational AI agents—A new PKSHA AI service that goes beyond question answering to support decision-making

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000265.000022705.html
- anchor: #n2056549
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PKSHA Technology、株式会社エクストーン

Facts:
- Insights gained from more than 750 million cumulative conversational interactions operated by the PKSHA Group

## CMDM in the spotlight! Interview on new song “Skyline”: What is “Answer and Dance”?! Japan performances underway through Aug. 30

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000265.000090559.html
- anchor: #n2056548
- Companies mentioned: CMDM、Apple Music、Spotify、レコチョク、STARTICKET

Facts:
- Now underway to great acclaim through Aug. 30, 2026
- Performance duration: 60 minutes
- Advance ticket: ¥4,000 (tax included)

## Okada Yui used to dislike hot weather. A balcony and wind chimes made her fall in love with summer: “Madoriimu” Vol. 69 released

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000268.000008669.html
- anchor: #n2056547
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブランジスタメディア、株式会社ブランジスタ、LIFULL HOME'S、三井不動産レジデンシャル

Facts:
- Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market 6176

## 東京のラーメンシーン最前線を180ページで徹底紹介『ラーメンWalker東京2027』8月18日発売

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000268.000017610.html
- anchor: #n2056546
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社角川アスキー総合研究所、ラーメンWalker、百麺人、パイウォーター、饗くろ㐂・Tokyo Style Noodle、ヨード卵・光、釜玉中華そば ナポレオン軒、山本忠信商店、うずとかみなり、キッコーマン、らぁ麺 やまぐち、セブン‐イレブン

Facts:
- 180 pages
- ¥1,078
- Base price: ¥980

## Qubena, an educational e-portal and AI-based learning material, officially adopted in Shodoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture—introduced at all 5 municipal elementary and junior high schools, with about 700 students using it

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000268.000024557.html
- anchor: #n2056545
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社COMPASS、小豆島町教育委員会、小学館集英社プロダクション

Facts:
- All 5 schools
- About 700 students
- More than 220 municipalities nationwide
- Approximately 3,300 elementary and junior high schools
- More than 1 million people
- More than 100,000 questions

## For recruitment teams at staffing agencies: How can you maximize registrations? 3 key points for improving conversion rates without relying solely on applications

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000269.000033277.html
- anchor: #n2056544
- Companies mentioned: ポーターズ株式会社、PORTERS

Facts:
- Adopted by more than 2,200 companies
- Including 12 countries overseas

## Lenovo announces “ThinkEdge SE50a Gen 1,” an all-in-one industrial edge PC with a fanless design, supporting edge operations in a wide range of workplaces

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000274.000013608.html
- anchor: #n2056543
- Companies mentioned: レノボ・ジャパン合同会社、Lenovo、インテル®、Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC、Ubuntu Desktop

Facts:
- A global technology company with sales of US$83 billion
- Ranked 153rd in the Fortune Global 500
- Up to 32GB of DDR5 memory
- 5-year product lifecycle
- Up to 10 years of maintenance support
- Continuous operation 24 hours × 365 days
- Operating temperature: 0–50°C

## 千株式会社, used by more than 40,000 companies on Wantedly, nominated for “BEST TEAM NOMINATION 100” at the “Wantedly Awards 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000275.000008125.html
- anchor: #n2056542
- Companies mentioned: 千株式会社、ウォンテッドリー株式会社、Wantedly

Facts:
- “BEST TEAM NOMINATION 100”
- A total of 13 STORY articles published throughout the year
- 6 are written by employees themselves

## Team-building activity “HADO” expands support for large-scale corporate events

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000283.000020005.html
- anchor: #n2056541
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社meleap、HADO

Facts:
- Matches played in formats of up to 5 vs. 5
- Operating in more than 39 countries worldwide

## [A breakfast buffet packed with autumn flavors to delight the whole family] コンフォートスイーツ東京ベイ to offer 17 limited-time menu items featuring sweet potatoes, pumpkin, autumn fish and more from Tuesday, Sept. 1

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000289.000037991.html
- anchor: #n2056540
- Companies mentioned: チョイスホテルズジャパン、コンフォートスイーツ東京ベイ、チョイスホテルズインターナショナル

Facts:
- 17 limited-time menu items
- Starting Tuesday, September 1, 2026
- Adults: ¥2,200 (tax included)
- Ages 4–12 sharing a bed: ¥1,100 (tax included)
- More than 100 locations
- More than 7,500 hotels
- More than 46 countries
- 20 million yen

## Launch of sales of mineo’s new devices, “arrows Alpha2” and “moto g37j”

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000298.000051725.html
- anchor: #n2056539
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オプテージ、FCNT、motorola

Facts:
- arrows Alpha2 8GB / 256GB model
- arrows Alpha2 12GB / 512GB model
- 1回の充電で2日使える、5,370mAhの大容量バッテリー
- Powerful 4GB memory
- 128GB storage
- Large-capacity 5,200mAh battery for extended use

## エフ・ディ・シィ・プロダクツ, operator of the 4℃ブランド, adopts “Repro Mail” to deepen 1-to-1 email communication

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000299.000013569.html
- anchor: #n2056538
- Companies mentioned: エフ・ディ・シィ・プロダクツ、Repro株式会社、4℃ブランド

Facts:
- Since its founding in 1972
- April 1986
- April 2014

## Put kintone data to work for marketing with ease. Synergy! releases “Customer Data Integration,” enabling automatic integration with kintone

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000299.000045892.html
- anchor: #n2056537
- Companies mentioned: シナジーマーケティング株式会社、サイボウズ株式会社、kintone、Synergy!

Facts:
- Launch date: Aug. 18, 2026
- Used by more than 40,000 companies in Japan
- Established: September 2000

## A source of ideas for independent research, too! Learn about Japan’s geography, culture and history through trivia in the latest installment of the popular series, “The More You Know, the More You Love Japan: Its Secrets”—on sale now

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000304.000069413.html
- anchor: #n2056536
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社高橋書店、KADOKAWA

Facts:
- Cumulative sales surpass 300,000 copies
- About 100 facts included
- 160 pages
- Price: ¥1,320 (tax included)

## Deodorizes even socks left balled up! The アリエール liquid detergent series gets a complete makeover. New deodorizing technology suppresses odors and prevents dirt from redepositing!

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000310.000006237.html
- anchor: #n2056535
- Companies mentioned: Ｐ＆Ｇジャパン合同会社、アリエール、P&G、レノア、ファブリーズ、ジョイ、パンパース、ウィスパー、パンテーン、ｈ＆ｓ、SK-II、ジレット、ヴィーナス、ブラウン、Oral-B by Braun、オールドスパイス

Facts:
- To be released nationwide from late August 2026
- About 1 in 2 consumers feel a mental burden from doing laundry
- About 1 in 3 people consider laundry a household chore that involves “a lot to think about”
- About 60% of people are troubled by damp-clothes odor when drying laundry indoors
- About 2 in 3 people feel anxious about drying laundry indoors

## 【休日いぬ部×箱根リトリート före & villa 1/f 特別企画】1日1組限定の客室で過ごせる、愛犬との無料宿泊キャンペーンを開催

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000312.000030850.html
- anchor: #n2056534
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イオレ、休日いぬ部、箱根リトリートföre & villa 1/f

Facts:
- Number of winning groups: 2
- Application period: through Aug. 23, 2026
- Stay deadline: check in by March 31, 2027
- 18 villas scattered throughout Hakone’s lush forests
- Capital: ¥2.76295 billion
- Number of employees: 83

## <Wonjungyo> Prep your skin before makeup and replenish moisture. A large-size version of the moisturizing cream that helps makeup go on smoothly arrives for a limited time!

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000318.000084518.html
- anchor: #n2056533
- Companies mentioned: ウォンジョンヨ、株式会社Rainmakers、BLACKPINK、TWICE、Bit&Boot

Facts:
- ウォンジョンヨ モイストセットアップクリーム 45g
- 2,200 yen (tax included)

## エクスペディア offers free LINE stickers featuring Rilakkuma for a limited time

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000325.000003373.html
- anchor: #n2056532
- Companies mentioned: エクスペディア、LINE、ハイアットリージェンシー東京ベイ、リーベルホテル大阪、1 Hotel Tokyo、ホテル日航アリビラ、ホテルメトロポリタンエドモント、Anker

Facts:
- 16 original LINE stickers
- Available for a limited time from Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026
- Available for download through Monday, Sept. 14, 2026
- One Key Cash worth ¥20,000 (20 winners)
- Anker travel set (20 winners)
- Pair stay voucher for 1 night at a hotel in Japan, including breakfast (20 winners)

## A new product joins the highly satisfying dorayaki series, with anko making up at least half of the total weight! “3-piece pack: Black Syrup Kinako Dorayaki with Plenty of Anko” launches Monday, Aug. 24

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000325.000038645.html
- anchor: #n2056531
- Companies mentioned: 井村屋株式会社、あんこたっぷり和菓子屋のどらやき

Facts:
- 3-piece pack
- Best-before period: 90 days
- Rolling out from Monday, Aug. 24, 2026

## GREEN FUNDINGにて支援総額7,000万円を突破 「デロンギ リヴェリア 全自動コーヒーマシン ミルクモデル（オニキスブラック）」と日本限定スペシャルティコーヒー豆の特別セット

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000327.000005925.html
- anchor: #n2056530
- Companies mentioned: デロンギ・ジャパン株式会社、GREEN FUNDING、CCCグループ、デロンギ、グアリロバ農園

Facts:
- Total support: ¥70,292,474
- Number of supporters: 339
- 7029% of target achieved

## コールマン、日本創業50周年記念アイテム「50 リミテッド」シリーズの第2弾を発売

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000327.000032148.html
- anchor: #n2056529
- Companies mentioned: コールマン、ニューウェルブランズ・ジャパン合同会社

Facts:
- コールマンは2026年で日本創業50周年。
- The brand began operations in Japan on May 12, 1976.
- Number of employees: 371

## Official 2026/27 season uniform for Portugal’s UD Oliveirense goes on sale in Japan

- Published: 2026-08-18T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000327.000036931.html
- anchor: #n2056528
- Companies mentioned: UDオリヴェイレンセSAD、ONODERA GROUP、横浜FC、TIGET、株式会社grabss

Facts:
- 販売期間は2026年8月10日（月）18:00から9月5日（土）23:59まで。
- Without name and number: ¥11,000 (tax included)
- With name and number: ¥14,000 (tax included)