# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-18 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 3 of 9

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 698 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 196 items from 6 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 株式会社アイロバ signs sales partner agreement with 株式会社データサービス and launches cloud-based WAF “BLUE Sphere”

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000048044.html
- anchor: #n2057373
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイロバ、株式会社データサービス、BLUE Sphere

Facts:
- Outbound traffic performance over the past 3 months

## “The Blue Sky I Wanted to See Through Glasses” campaign launches

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000022812.html
- anchor: #n2057372
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ソフト９９コーポレーション、僕が見たかった青空

Facts:
- Gifts for a total of 99 winners
- 35,678 entries received
- Formed by 23 members
- Capital: 2,310,050,000 yen

## 【BIC SIM】ビックカメラ.com限定、対象スマホ購入と他社からの乗り換え（MNP）で5,000ビックポイントプレゼント！「BIC SIMスマホセットキャンペーン」を実施

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000139.000089853.html
- anchor: #n2057371
- Companies mentioned: ビックカメラ、BIC SIM、株式会社インターネットイニシアティブ、株式会社ビックカメラ

Facts:
- Receive “3,000 Bic Points”
- Receive an additional “2,000 Bic Points”
- Effective Aug. 18, 2026
- Oct. 31, 2026

## [MERY Z世代研究所 Healthcare Survey] Mental health care among Gen Z: “oshi” activities rank first at 18.0%. “Talking to AI” at 8.4% is close to talking with friends and family. Emotional support is shifting to “oshi” and “AI”

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000143.000029212.html
- anchor: #n2057370
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MERY、総務省

Facts:
- “Oshi” activities
- “Talking to AI / consulting AI”
- “I’m not doing anything in particular”
- “Talking with friends and family”
- “Exercising”
- Using AI for health management
- “Less than 30 minutes a week”
- Using supplements and nutritional supplements
- Gen Z men and women

## Wins contract from 神奈川県内広域水道企業団 for “Water Operations Center System Renewal Work”

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000129356.html
- anchor: #n2057369
- Companies mentioned: メタウォーター株式会社、神奈川県内広域水道企業団

Facts:
- Contract value: 1,400,000,000 yen (excluding tax)

## Marketing seminar: A new product-planning process for creating uniqueness through an original perspective, Sept. 10

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000214.000102999.html
- anchor: #n2057368
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マーケティング研究協会、インプレスビジョン株式会社、サントリー

Facts:
- Tuition: 31,900 yen per person (tax included)
- Founded: 1962

## 【エルグラム活用成果公表】1投稿でフォロワー1.7万人増を達成

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000443.000059114.html
- anchor: #n2057367
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミショナ、かしゆい、Meta社

Facts:
- The account has now grown to more than 50,000 followers
- Up to approximately 2.26 million times (approximately 22.6 times
- A high of approximately 37,000
- Approximately 19,000

## Notice of “SAP® Concur® User Meetup”

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000508.000092586.html
- anchor: #n2057366
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニーズウェル、SAP、SAP Concur、株式会社コンカー

Facts:
- ① Sept. 14, 2026 (Mon.), 13:00–15:30 (registration opens: 12:30)
- ② Sept. 15, 2026 (Tue.), 15:00–17:30 (registration opens: 14:30)
- ③ Sept. 18, 2026 (Fri.), 15:00–17:30 (registration opens: 14:30)
- Established: October 1986

## Relic, a business co-creation company, wins contract from 浜松市 for “FY Reiwa 8 Mobility Service Promotion Consortium Service Creation Support Services”

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000517.000016318.html
- anchor: #n2057365
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Relic、浜松市、株式会社デジタルインファクト

Facts:
- Supported and co-created more than 5,000 new business development projects
- Locations in 18 prefectures across Japan
- Sales of ¥10 billion

## New e-learning course launched: “Overseas Business ❛Practical❜ MBA: New Business Exploration (Market Research, Hypothesis Testing, and PoC)” | Bringing overseas businesses to market by “testing small and learning” (INSIGHT ACADEMY)

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000591.000077877.html
- anchor: #n2057364
- Companies mentioned: インサイトアカデミー株式会社、INSIGHT ACADEMY

Facts:
- 7 courses in total
- 280 courses in total
- 95 million yen

## [箱根リトリートföre & villa 1/f] Autumn flavors arrive in Hakone: seasonal gourmet courses launch at the wood-fired restaurant “WOODSIDE dining” and ryotei “俵石”

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002098.000016207.html
- anchor: #n2057363
- Companies mentioned: 箱根リトリートföre & villa 1/f、株式会社ホテルマネージメントジャパン、オリエンタルホテルズ＆リゾーツ、俵石、WOODSIDE dining

Facts:
- Autumn Course A・B, Autumn Vegetarian Course / 12,000 yen (tax and service charge included)
- Seasonal kaiseki, September–November: 18,000 yen (tax and service charge included)
- The modern hotel “före” has 37 rooms
- The independent cottages “villa 1/f” comprise 18 units
- 18 hotels in Japan (4,837 rooms in total)
- 27 hotels in Japan (9,051 rooms in total)
- Total group hotel employees: 4,018

## ZooKeep reveals details of its sponsor session at “採用ウルトラキャンプ,” hosted by ワンキャリア!

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:09:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000116101.html
- anchor: #n2057375
- Companies mentioned: ZooKeep株式会社、ワンキャリア、マクニカ、Sworkers、ZEALS、CoAid、HRnetOne、EarthStream、HCCR、Meshd、Zipteam

Facts:
- More than 70% of Japanese companies are failing to achieve results with DX
- Recruiters, business leaders and CHROs, among others (approximately 1,500 expected)

## As whey protein prices continue to rise, consider “soy.” THE PROTEIN soy protein, also known as “Zapro,” in Caramel Banana flavor is back in stock!

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:07:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000430.000073177.html
- anchor: #n2057376
- Companies mentioned: 武内製薬株式会社、THE PROTEIN

Facts:
- Price: 3,280 yen (tax included)
- Contains lactic acid bacteria and 11 types of vitamins

## Lunch exclusive at 銀座 際際: “Japanese Black Wagyu Sukiyaki Set” launches, offering an accessible way to enjoy premium Wagyu

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:02:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000084098.html
- anchor: #n2057377
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ZOT、銀座 際際

Facts:
- Approximately 9 minutes on foot from Ginza Station
- Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Shimbashi Station

## TKP makes its first hotel entry in Yamagata Prefecture, opening “アパホテル〈山形駅前〉 (tentative name)” in March 2028

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:01:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000556.000024137.html
- anchor: #n2057378
- Companies mentioned: TKP、NOBホールディングス、アパホテル

Facts:
- 198 guest rooms
- 23 properties nationwide
- 4,091 rooms
- 35 facilities
- 4,922 rooms
- Site area: 1,149.81㎡
- Total floor area: 4,481.05㎡
- Capital: 16.4 billion yen
- Consolidated revenue: 114.3 billion yen

## Support for the damage caused by the “Reiwa ８ Kumamoto Earthquake”

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:01:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000788.000023550.html
- anchor: #n2057379
- Companies mentioned: グンゼ株式会社、グンゼ物流㈱、公益社団法人ピースボート災害支援センター（PBV）、ADRA Japan

Facts:
- Approximately 100,000 pieces of men’s and women’s underwear
- Men’s underwear sets (tops and bottoms): 1,850 pieces in total
- Women's underwear sets (tops and bottoms), total 1,050 pieces
- Children's underwear sets (boys and girls), total 850 pieces

## 10代とクリエイターが共に世界中の暮らしの風景から学び、未来の住空間を構想するワークショッププログラム「工夫の台所」、参加者募集中

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000051357.html
- anchor: #n2057380
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LIXIL、DDAA、《手食web》、さよなら銀河、LOGS inc.

Facts:
- 9 sessions in total
- Up to 15 participants
- More than 40 countries and regions
- More than 190 households

## NHN comico to focus on editing and production, expanding the rollout of works across a diverse range of platforms in Japan and overseas

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000091246.html
- anchor: #n2057381
- Companies mentioned: NHN comico株式会社、comico

Facts:
- To end on Jan. 6, 2027

## “KOGEism 2026: An Exhibition on the Ideas of Materials and People,” a craft exhibition co-hosted by たのしいミュージアム

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000097635.html
- anchor: #n2057382
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社たのしいミュージアム、株式会社4D、Fdot株式会社、カリモク家具株式会社、株式会社伊場仙、A ROMA、在日フランス大使館、アンスティチュ・フランセ、北國新聞社

Facts:
- 20 craft artists from Japan and France will participate
- Admission: General, ¥1,000
- ・Unko guinomi sake cup: ¥22,000 (tax included)

## [Fact Check] We asked ChatGPT 200 times about “fiber-optic internet cashback amounts”—it gave the amount actually available correctly only about 25% of the time, with quoted amounts differing by as much as ¥70,000 or more from one response to another

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000157882.html
- anchor: #n2057383
- Companies mentioned: ChatGPT、株式会社クラシェルジュ、auひかり、NURO光、GMOとくとくBB光、ドコモ光

Facts:
- 200 questions in total
- 76.8% of people use AI for comparison and consideration
- 65% have experienced an incorrect answer
- 81.2% said they “want to continue using AI”
- AI-provided amounts are correct about 38% of the time
- 24.5% were given the correct amount
- Variations of up to more than 9 times
- The correct answer is GMOとくとくBB's ¥84,000
- This amount was judged “accurate”

## From the Japanese crepe specialty shop たばねのし®, the fall-limited “Tsukimi Brûlée” and “Caramel Hojicha Latte” debut on Tuesday, Sept. 1!

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000113812.html
- anchor: #n2057384
- Companies mentioned: ダイコク電機株式会社、株式会社SHUNRI、たばねのし®

Facts:
- 300,000 servings annually in just 4 years
- Opened its 1st store in Asakusa in 2022
- Became a group company of ダイコク電機株式会社 effective April 1, 2026
- Holds approximately 40% of the market for computer systems for pachinko halls

## “エナバコH,” a lithium-ion battery storage cabinet for guest rooms, launches Sept. 15

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188730.html
- anchor: #n2057620
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カルカヤ

Facts:
- Sales begin Sept. 15, 2026
- エナバコH 3.5kg
- エナバコHL 5.5kg

## From Maebashi to the world: Twin Distillery's craft gin “KWELI” to begin full-scale overseas exports, starting with its arrival in Hawaii in August

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000184616.html
- anchor: #n2057619
- Companies mentioned: 双子蒸留所株式会社、Futago Distillery. Co.,ltd、フォーシーズンズホテルVIRTÙ、1 Hotel Tokyo Spotted Stone

Facts:
- 1パレット64ケース、計384本
- 200 ml: ¥2,200
- 500 ml: ¥4,500
- 750 ml: ¥6,600

## Esports team Team YAMASA signs a sponsorship agreement with 株式会社ACE

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000175786.html
- anchor: #n2057618
- Companies mentioned: Team YAMASA、株式会社ACE、株式会社MELM

Facts:
- Capital: 10 million yen
- Number of employees: 103 (as of July 2026)

## Bath salts developed by a University of Tokyo startup in collaboration with 草津温泉「湯の華会」 hit their crowdfunding target on day 6 of the campaign. A next goal has been set, with production volume to be expanded.

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000181469.html
- anchor: #n2057617
- Companies mentioned: イデユテック株式会社、CAMPFIRE、草津温泉「湯の華会」

Facts:
- Target amount: ¥500,000
- Total contributions: ¥1,000,000
- 200 supporters

## —A creative journey spanning more than 70 years by a boy who loved looking up at the night sky— “Leiji Matsumoto: A Creative Journey,” opening at 角川武蔵野ミュージアム

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000187597.html
- anchor: #n2057616
- Companies mentioned: 角川武蔵野ミュージアム、角川メディアハウス、零時社、東映、東映アニメーション、三映印刷、TOKYO MX、北九州市漫画ミュージアム

Facts:
- Opening Sept. 19, 2026, at 角川武蔵野ミュージアム (Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture)
- From 13:00 on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, until 17:30 on Monday, Oct. 26
- General admission: 2,400 yen
- Junior and senior high school students: ¥1,700
- Elementary school students: ¥1,100
- General admission: ¥5,300
- Junior and senior high school students: ¥4,200
- Elementary school students: ¥2,900
- General admission: ¥4,800
- Junior and senior high school students: ¥3,700
- Elementary school students: ¥2,600
- More than 300 works will be unveiled together, including early works from before his debut, original drawings of signature works such as “男おいどん,” “銀河鉄道999,” “宇宙海賊キャプテンハーロック” and “戦場まんがシリーズ,” as well as materials being shown publicly for the first time.

## VIBROA、アストンマーティンと日本国内の不動産開発における独占的パートナーシップを締結

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000133820.html
- anchor: #n2057615
- Companies mentioned: VIBROA、アストンマーティン、アストンマーティン・ラゴンダ、アストンマーティン・アラムコ・フォーミュラ1®チーム

Facts:
- Launched in June 2025
- Construction is scheduled to begin in September 2026
- Founded in 1913
- Sold in more than 50 countries worldwide

## Free up staff to focus on support: HARTIX launches a business system that automates administrative work at after-school day services

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000078079.html
- anchor: #n2057614
- Companies mentioned: ストラテジーデザイン株式会社、HARTIX

Facts:
- 事務作業にかかっていたスタッフ1人あたりの残業時間が月1時間からゼロへ削減

## Opening corporate labs to external users, creating new R&D opportunities through dialogue among engineers

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000162951.html
- anchor: #n2057613
- Companies mentioned: 林純薬工業株式会社、株式会社Co-LABO MAKER、堀内硝子株式会社

Facts:
- Prompted by the head office renovation in 2024
- Began using the lab-sharing service of 株式会社Co-LABO MAKER in May 2025
- January–June 2026
- A total of 2 projects (involving 2 companies) have been completed
- Number of employees: 332 (as of Dec. 31, 2025)

## [100% satisfaction last time] The 2nd SHEmoney × ないけんぼーいず collaboration event! Real estate and money seminar for couples who “want to live in their ideal home someday” announced

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000177121.html
- anchor: #n2057612
- Companies mentioned: SHEmoney、SHE株式会社、ないけんぼーいず、株式会社ないけんぼーいず

Facts:
- Seminar satisfaction: 100%
- Change in awareness and motivation to act: about 89%

## CNS employee selected for “2026 OCI Top Partner Engineers”

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000127888.html
- anchor: #n2057611
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シイエヌエス、日本オラクル株式会社、Oracle Corporation

Facts:
- Consolidated net sales: ¥7,774 million
- Consolidated workforce: 258

## Subscription opens for “TOYOTA Wallet つむぐボンド,” a security token corporate bond available through TOYOTA Wallet

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000156589.html
- anchor: #n2057610
- Companies mentioned: トヨタファイナンシャルサービス、トヨタファイナンス、SMBCグループ、BOOSTRY、トヨタ自動車、LEXUS、SMBC日興証券

Facts:
- Applications accepted for amounts starting at ¥100,000
- Term: 1 year

## Perseus to exhibit at Automotive World [Autumn] 2026

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000174802.html
- anchor: #n2057609
- Companies mentioned: PERSEUS Co., Ltd.、Samsung Electronics

Facts:
- 2026年9月9日（水）から11日（金）
- Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, 10:30–11:30

## New employee induction ceremony to be held Sept. 13 on an uninhabited island off Iki, Nagasaki; survival training after landing by boat piloted by the company president

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000141029.html
- anchor: #n2057608
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クリーンライフ、長崎県壱岐市

Facts:
- 21 employees will participate
- An uninhabited island of about 80,000 tsubo
- 99.5% removal rate
- More than 2,300 stores nationwide

## Automating store social media management with AI: “ショート動画365” launches, generating short videos in as little as about 3 minutes

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000163728.html
- anchor: #n2057607
- Companies mentioned: イエロ株式会社、Google、Instagram、TikTok、YouTube Shorts、口コミ365

Facts:
- Generate short videos in as little as about 3 minutes

## 使わない日の権利が価値へ。ゴルフ会員権にWeb3を導入し、法人の経費負担を抑える｜津カントリー倶楽部『次世代法人会員権デジタル版』が８月18日より始動

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000183817.html
- anchor: #n2057606
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イルミテック、津カントリー倶楽部、GOLFICO、KATADA Lodge & Villa

Facts:
- Services launch today, August 18, 2026.

## 株式会社ポスティングホールディングス makes News Creation, one of the largest posting companies in Kanagawa Prefecture, a group company

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000154728.html
- anchor: #n2057605
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポスティングホールディングス、株式会社ニュースクリエイション、WEIN/BACKSTAGE Group、全日本ポスティング協会

Facts:
- Has built a track record rooted in the local community for more than 20 years
- Has continued to serve local communities in Kanagawa for about 30 years
- Appointed at the youngest age ever (25)

## Could sorting out your family home after Obon turn up “old jewelry” or “unused designer bags”? Free appraisals offered—買取販売つなぐ屋 今福鶴見店 opens in Osaka’s Joto Ward

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000174104.html
- anchor: #n2057604
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カイトル、株式会社メルカリ、ニッセイ基礎研究所

Facts:
- 日本全国で約90兆5,352億円
- 1人あたり平均約71.5万円
- “Fashion goods” account for 33.6% of “hidden assets”

## 国際エデュテイメント協会、東京都利島村教育委員会と「島と教育の未来会議 in 利島」を9月5日に開催。

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000082749.html
- anchor: #n2057603
- Companies mentioned: 国際エデュテイメント協会、東京都利島村教育委員会

Facts:
- About 300 people live there
- The area is 4.04 square kilometers
- The number is said to be about 200,000
- This is the second year of support services
- Children from Toshima leave the island at age 15

## Launch of Community Edition, offering free access to the latest features of Delphi and C++Builder 13

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000122274.html
- anchor: #n2057602
- Companies mentioned: エンバカデロ・テクノロジーズ、Delphi、C++Builder、Fortune 100、CodeGear、アイデラ、Sencha、RAD Studio

Facts:
- Annual sales below 5,000 US dollars
- No more than 5 developers
- More than 3 million users worldwide

## デジタルダイナミック to distribute AI computing infrastructure with a total power-receiving capacity of 600MW nationwide, deploying 2MW AI data centers on standard high-voltage power across 300 sites nationwide.

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000160865.html
- anchor: #n2057601
- Companies mentioned: デジタルダイナミック株式会社、地域企業、地域金融機関、地方自治体

Facts:
- Total power-receiving capacity of 600MW
- 2MW AI data center on standard high-voltage power
- 300 sites nationwide
- Targeting 2030

## “やさしいビジネススクール” listed on トクトクHQ, expanding learning benefits and offering 1,000 work-related lectures at a special price. Strong support for corporate talent development and employee learning opportunities.

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000107365.html
- anchor: #n2057600
- Companies mentioned: やさしいビジネススクール、トクトクHQ、株式会社やさしいビジネスラボ、東京大学、九州大学、早稲田大学

Facts:
- 1,000 systematic learning lectures useful for work
- Regular lifetime plan: 29,800 yen
- Special price: 9,800 yen
- 180 yen per month

## Pensata, which uses behavioral economics and AI to scientifically correct executives’ “optimism bias,” selected for Techstars Tokyo 2026—raises a total of 246,000 dollars (about 40 million yen)

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000126606.html
- anchor: #n2057599
- Companies mentioned: Pensata, Inc.、Techstars、ベータインテグラル株式会社、一橋大学大学院国際企業戦略研究科(ICS)、シティグループ証券、SMBC日興証券

Facts:
- Raises a total of 246,000 dollars (about 40 million yen)
- Cuts the time required for cash flow analysis by 80%
- Assessment is completed with an approximately 20-minute decision-making battery

## Childcare ICT system Kid’s View（キッズビュー） and nap-check service icuco®touch&care launch integration

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000043967.html
- anchor: #n2057598
- Companies mentioned: 日本ソフト開発株式会社、icuco株式会社、Kid’s View（キッズビュー）、icuco®touch&care

Facts:
- Established: February 1972
- Capital: 190 million yen
- Established: May 2018

## グローバルキッチン to exhibit at the CareTEX Tokyo '26 [Summer] Care Food Exhibition

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000168476.html
- anchor: #n2057597
- Companies mentioned: グローバルキッチン株式会社、まごの手キッチン

Facts:
- 2026年8月19日（水）から21日（金）まで
- 9:30～17:00
- Booth No. 11-23

## Popular Korean haircare brand mise en scène teams up with popular salons including LAPIS! WELLAD produces an experience promotion for the SALON10 Peptide Repair Line!

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000090144.html
- anchor: #n2057596
- Companies mentioned: mise en scène、LAPIS、WELLAD、C-position株式会社、アモーレパシフィック株式会社、Kitts、aespa、Qoo10

Facts:
- LAPIS will offer the promotion at all 6 locations: Shibuya Main Store, Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Yokohama, Nagoya Sakae and Osaka Amerikamura.
- August 14, 2026 (Friday)–August 30 (Sunday)
- Formulated with 50,000ppm of Bonding Peptide™ Complex

## Pilates Mee to open new Sakasegawa location on August 6, 2026! Semi-private Pilates in front of Sakasegawa Station, convenient for dropping in while shopping

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000151208.html
- anchor: #n2057595
- Companies mentioned: Pilates Mee、株式会社RiAGEL、阪急今津線、アピア

Facts:
- 1-minute walk from Sakasegawa Station
- Small-group classes for up to 3 people
- More than 130 locations nationwide
- ¥11,000 per month (tax included; 2 sessions per month)
- Regular price: 9,800 yen, tax included
- 10% off indefinitely
- Approximately 71% of members
- 6-month retention rate: 96.3%

## Health-tech venture Neautech selected for Wantedly Awards 2026 “BEST TEAM NOMINATION 100”

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000100322.html
- anchor: #n2057594
- Companies mentioned: Neautech、ウォンテッドリー株式会社

Facts:
- More than 40,000 registered companies
- Top 100 companies

## LexisNexis Japan and Yokogawa Digital to co-host “Governance in the DX Era,” an event for the manufacturing industry, on September 10

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000002998.html
- anchor: #n2057460
- Companies mentioned: レクシスネクシス・ジャパン株式会社、横河デジタル株式会社、RELX

Facts:
- To be held at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu on September 10, 2026
- 15:00開始 (受付開始 14:45）17:30終了予定
- The company has 11,900 employees worldwide

## “TCIC Pitch Campus 2026 -Contents Business Acceleration-,” accelerating fundraising in entertainment and content, completes all programs!

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000161381.html
- anchor: #n2057459
- Companies mentioned: 東京コンテンツインキュベーションセンター、TCIC、株式会社ツクリエ、ツクリエ、インキュベイトファンド、Z Venture Capital、三菱UFJキャピタル、株式会社Origin Frame、株式会社ブーストラーダ、PIE with Films.合同会社、NEO SAKURA、Otaac、株式会社FlowersKnives、株式会社WEBB

Facts:
- A free acceleration program consisting of 6 sessions
- Selected: 7 companies

## Autodesk unveils new tools at SIGGRAPH 2026 to accelerate animation and VFX workflows

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000052438.html
- anchor: #n2057458
- Companies mentioned: Autodesk、Sheridan College、World Labs

Facts:
- Autodesk, founded in 1982
- Currently operates in approximately 40 countries and regions worldwide

## カネリョウ海藻、京都光華大学にて海藻をテーマにした出張授業を実施

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000021194.html
- anchor: #n2057457
- Companies mentioned: カネリョウ海藻株式会社、京都光華大学

Facts:
- 2 days

## [Free Web Seminar] “The Science of Stretching—from Evidence to Clinical Practice. Finding the Optimal Approach Guided by Joint-Motion Standards” to be held on September 1, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000014570.html
- anchor: #n2057456
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社医学書院、西九州大学、株式会社PREVENT、城西国際大学

Facts:
- To be held on September 1, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:30
- List price: 4,950 yen (base price 4,500 yen + 10% tax)

## 運送業向けDX情報サイト「運輸DXラボ」が「物流ニッポン（第4892号）」に掲載

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000116125.html
- anchor: #n2057455
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナブアシスト、運輸DXラボ、物流ニッポン、点呼＋、ITP-WebService V3、Navisia乗務員時計、Navisia運送販売クラウド

Facts:
- 物流ニッポン（第4892号）
- 2225 Sugaya-cho, Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture

## Bounce partners with JTB to offer same-day long-distance delivery using the Tokaido Shinkansen, further enhancing hands-free travel along the Golden Route

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000150374.html
- anchor: #n2057454
- Companies mentioned: Bounce, Inc.、株式会社JTB、東海旅客鉄道株式会社、LUGGAGE EXPRESS

Facts:
- From September 2026, Bounce will offer new same-day long-distance delivery and airport delivery services using the Tokaido Shinkansen through the Bounce app
- Operating in more than 4,000 cities and 32,000 locations worldwide
- Services are available in more than 650 cities and 5,500 locations in Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Fukuoka

## さくらももこ、けらえいこ、まめきちまめこら27名の原画など約400点を展示 「わたしをすくう エッセイマンガの処方箋展」を角川武蔵野ミュージアムで開催決定

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000123526.html
- anchor: #n2057453
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人 角川文化振興財団、角川武蔵野ミュージアム、京都国際マンガミュージアム、北九州市漫画ミュージアム、メディアファクトリー、KADOKAWA、ところざわサクラタウン、エディットタウン、マンガ・ラノベ図書館、荒俣ワンダー秘宝館、本棚劇場、グランドギャラリー

Facts:
- Original drawings by 27 manga artists
- September 18, 2026 (Friday)–January 11, 2027 (Monday, public holiday)

## 【『ドリームクラブ』シリーズ×カラオケまねきねこ】コラボキャンペーンが8月18日13：00より開催！ 全23名のホストガールと盛り上がる限定コラボドリンクと歌唱キャンペーン実施！

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000178734.html
- anchor: #n2057452
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コシダカ、株式会社コシダカホールディングス、カラオケまねきねこ、JOYSOUND

Facts:
- 719 locations nationwide
- Collaboration drinks (3 varieties)
- Price: ¥700 each
- As of the end of July 2026
- August 18, 2026
- Sept. 20, 2026
- As of the end of January 2026
- 資本金：25億70百万円
- 813 locations in 5 countries worldwide
- Revenue: 69.387 billion yen

## AI aptitude assessment “アッテル” begins integration with the recruitment management system “採用一括かんりくん”

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000046088.html
- anchor: #n2057451
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アッテル、HRクラウド株式会社、採用一括かんりくん、アッテル

Facts:
- Used by more than 2,500 companies, regardless of industry or company size
- Currently supports recruitment activities for more than 2,000 accounts

## 100万通り以上から選べる“あなた好みのゴルフウェア” を１着からお作りいたします～大阪髙島屋にて「Viscotecs make your brand GOLF LINE」ポップアップ開催～

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000088721.html
- anchor: #n2057450
- Companies mentioned: セーレン株式会社、大阪髙島屋、Viscotecs make your brand GOLF LINE、ビスコテックススクエア

Facts:
- Short-sleeve polo shirt: ¥15,000
- Short-sleeve mock-neck shirt: ¥13,000
- Pants: ¥25,000
- Shorts: ¥18,000
- Skirt: ¥18,000

## YOKAI JAPAN opens a perfume shop on Ichinenzaka in Kyoto — a new experience of wearing Japanese culture through fragrance amid the streets of the ancient capital

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000155812.html
- anchor: #n2057449
- Companies mentioned: TAIMATSU株式会社、YOKAI JAPAN、MUSASHI JAPAN

Facts:
- Established: November 2023

## Peatix’s “Recurring Event Feature” now supports online events

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000058728.html
- anchor: #n2057448
- Companies mentioned: Peatix、Peatix Inc.、フランスバレエアカデミー、宮古市民文化会館、助産院ユーテラス、大和コネクト証券、Peacom

Facts:
- Annual event attendees: *5.6 million
- More than 25,000 events are listed at any given time, both offline and online
- Services are offered in 22 countries, including Japan, the United States and Singapore
- More than 1,000 organizers join the platform each month

## 【怪獣プロレス × トイズキング】The long-awaited “official trading cards” are finally here! PR cards to be distributed exclusively to event attendees!

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000088129.html
- anchor: #n2057447
- Companies mentioned: 怪獣プロレス、TOYS KING、トイズキング、有限会社ヤマト、KING ALLIANCE

Facts:
- Held on August 30, 2026 (Sunday), at Tsurumi Bakuhatsu Arena (Kanagawa Prefecture)
- OPEN 11:30 / START 12:30
- ATK: 1700 / DEF: 1600
- ATK: 1600 / DEF: 1700

## New high-output mobile battery compatible with laptops, featuring next-generation “quasi-solid-state battery” technology

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000102055.html
- anchor: #n2057446
- Companies mentioned: 多摩電子工業株式会社、USB Implementers Forum

Facts:
- Supports approximately 2,000 charge cycles
- USB Power Delivery (PD), up to 45W
- 10,000mAh model
- 20,000mAh model
- Suggested retail price: ¥7,980 (tax included)
- Suggested retail price: ¥10,800 (tax included)
- Suggested retail price: ¥12,800 (tax included)

## 明祥株式会社 signs comprehensive partnership agreement with 小浜市, Fukui Prefecture, to promote residents’ health and help ensure a safe and secure way of life

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000155184.html
- anchor: #n2057445
- Companies mentioned: アルフレッサ ホールディングス株式会社、明祥株式会社、小浜市

Facts:
- Agreement signed: July 30, 2026
- Agreement period: July 30, 2026 to July 29, 2027

## 【Update】Full program announced for “Newton Risk Management and Cyber Security Forum 2026,” to be held on September 11

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000146919.html
- anchor: #n2057444
- Companies mentioned: ニュートン・コンサルティング株式会社、金融庁、株式会社インターネットイニシアティブ、株式会社SCREENホールディングス、住友電気工業株式会社、株式会社ロッテホールディングス、株式会社イトーキ、オイシックス株式会社、住友商事株式会社、マクニカホールディングス株式会社、グーグル・クラウド・ジャパン合同会社、NewMe株式会社

Facts:
- The event was announced in June 2026
- (Deadline: September 4)
- Capital: 30,000,000 yen (as of the end of December 2025)
- Has a track record of supporting approximately 2,300 organizations, including private companies, government agencies, local public bodies and national university corporations

## Recruitment AI agent “採用一括かんりくん” begins integration with AI aptitude assessment “アッテル”

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000019706.html
- anchor: #n2057443
- Companies mentioned: HRクラウド株式会社、株式会社アッテル、採用一括かんりくん、アッテル

Facts:
- Currently supports recruitment activities for more than 2,000 accounts
- Used by more than 2,500 companies, regardless of industry or company size

## Evolved through advanced research. A new serum for the scalp focused on the balance of resident scalp bacteria and the hair follicle environment*

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000110.000032296.html
- anchor: #n2057442
- Companies mentioned: シスレー、シスレージャパン株式会社、ヘア リチュアル

Facts:
- 60mL, ¥40,700 including tax
- The upgraded product will launch on September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)

## 【関西外国語大学】5 students supported backstage staff at the セレッソ大阪 vs ボルシア・ドルトムント match, including by providing interpretation

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000151397.html
- anchor: #n2057441
- Companies mentioned: 関西外国語大学、セレッソ大阪、ボルシア・ドルトムント

Facts:
- 5 students
- They finished in 2nd place last season
- “CEREZO OSAKA GLOBAL CHALLENGE 2026”
- Sends about 1,300 students overseas each year
- Accepts about 1,100 international students each year

## “Japan’s GDP growth potential lies in the field” — Mitsumore CEO Ayako Ishikawa to appear on the main stage of “TECH BEAT Shizuoka 2026,” hosted by Shizuoka Prefecture, alongside Keisuke Honda and Naoki Aoyagi

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000124.000026519.html
- anchor: #n2057440
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミツモア、X&KSK、newmo株式会社、X&Circle

Facts:
- Around 190 startups from Japan and abroad exhibited
- A network of 96,000 businesses nationwide (as of July 2026)

## What stores “chosen” on Googleマップ do | New guide explains how to organize information that eases customers’ concerns before visiting

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000116281.html
- anchor: #n2057439
- Companies mentioned: イクシアス株式会社、Googleマップ、STOREPAD

Facts:
- 〒104-0061 1-15-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

## 【Held 8/26・Free to attend・Registrant benefits】WED and pHmedia explain “Retail media strategies that start with purchasing, not just advertising campaigns”

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000109717.html
- anchor: #n2057438
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シード・プランニング、株式会社デジタルインファクト、ExchangeWireJAPAN、WED株式会社、パン・パシフィック・インターナショナルホールディングス、博報堂、株式会社pHmedia、株式会社ギフティ

Facts:
- e-gifts will be awarded to 100 winners selected by lottery

## New “Message Pochi Bags and Gift Envelopes” with speech-bubble and gift-label stickers launch on September 14 (Monday). Add stickers to customize them freely and send your wishes with joy

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000051757.html
- anchor: #n2057437
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マルアイ

Facts:
- ¥275 (tax included)
- 330 yen (tax included)
- 138 years in business
- Approximately 500 or more varieties

## New “Travel Keepsake Stamp Book” launches on September 14 (Monday), making it easy to preserve travel memories. Collect commemorative stamps from tourist spots and stations, and have fun customizing it with tickets and stickers

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000131.000051757.html
- anchor: #n2057436
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マルアイ

Facts:
- ¥825 (tax included)
- 6 types (Station, Refresh, Leisure, Art & History, Culture, Ride)
- 30 sheets, 60 pages
- 100 × 130mm (excluding ring)

## Prevent and recover from ransomware damage. ダイレクトクラウド begins reselling “WhiteDefender,” a ransomware-focused solution

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000000400.html
- anchor: #n2057435
- Companies mentioned: ダイレクトクラウド、WhiteDefender

Facts:
- WhiteDefender for PC license, annual fee: ¥7,800 (excluding tax) / 1 device (Windows)
- WhiteDefender for Server license, annual fee: ¥250,000 (excluding tax) / 1 server

## “Phase-Based Growth Strategy Sheet” that visualizes what your company should do now released free of charge. Supports the development of management strategies tailored to each stage of a company’s growth

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000173646.html
- anchor: #n2057434
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ルミッション

Facts:
- Starting Monday, August 17, 2026

## A new party project designed around “the starting point of the night,” FROM DUSK TILL DISCO, launches on August 29, 2026 (Saturday), from PBOX STND on the 10th floor of Shibuya PARCO

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000153.000074146.html
- anchor: #n2057433
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社GREENING、PBOX STND、FROM DUSK TILL DISCO、Force Of Nature、Endless Flight、Let's Get Lost、Half-MoonBK、YY project K、African Tales、Red Bull、Black Weirdos、HOAX PRODUCTS、The Ilustrated Ape、ERECT MAGAZINE、POPEYE、AlphaTheta、NUTOPIA

Facts:
- Starting Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026
- 初回は2026年8月29日（土）14:00〜22:00で開催

## 株式会社スコープ launches “Mekiki Ichiba,” an e-commerce platform that faithfully connects the value of local communities to the future

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000157.000060036.html
- anchor: #n2057432
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スコープ、いわきファーム、SHIRAHAMA OLIVE LAB、株式会社Inter-being、赤碕町漁業協同組合

Facts:
- 5% of sales will be donated to the relevant regions
- ¥4,980 (before tax)
- ¥5,478 (including tax)
- ¥3,880 (before tax)
- ¥4,268 (including tax)
- ¥2,780 (before tax)
- ¥3,058 (including tax)
- ¥2,580 (before tax)
- ¥2,838 (including tax)

## Held online from 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29! How can you grow your assets amid rising interest rates? A real estate investment strategy using leverage for short-term sales

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000171.000030719.html
- anchor: #n2057431
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゴールドオンライン、株式会社ひなご

Facts:
- Handles transactions totaling approximately ¥20 billion or more
- Newly built RC properties with yields of 5–6.5%
- Track record of loans at interest rates in the 1% range
- Sale case with gross profit exceeding ¥100 million

## Kokusai Kogyo introduces its first “safe driving training vehicle”

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000176.000117233.html
- anchor: #n2057430
- Companies mentioned: 国際興業株式会社、国土交通省

Facts:
- 10 vehicles in total (Safety Education Center: 1; bus depots: 9)
- Standard-equipped with 2 high-capacity “1500 W inverter generators”

## “FY2026 Q1 Real Estate Market Survey Report (Digest Edition)” released

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000200.000102049.html
- anchor: #n2057429
- Companies mentioned: 三菱地所リアルエステートサービス株式会社

Facts:
- More than 80% responded “Expansion phase to peak”
- The potential vacancy rate in the 7 major wards is in the 2% range, leaving little room to decline
- Vacancy rate in the 5 central Tokyo wards rises to 6.55%

## “Net Off” surpasses 6 million members! Campaign offers great deals on selling and buying books, games and DVDs

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000210.000012285.html
- anchor: #n2057428
- Companies mentioned: リネットジャパングループ株式会社、ネットオフ株式会社

Facts:
- Membership surpasses 6 million
- 35% UP on books
- 30% UP on game software
- 20% UP on DVDs and Blu-ray
- Up to 16% OFF
- 10% OFF when purchasing 10 or more items
- 16% OFF when purchasing 20 or more items
- 6% OFF coupon
- 6% OFF when purchasing 3 or more items
- More than 700,000 titles
- Approximately 1.5 million items in stock

## First-ever event in 長崎市 on Sept. 3 (Thu.)! “Rethink Creator PROJECT” Nagasaki Seminar

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000215.000033716.html
- anchor: #n2057427
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クリエイターズマッチ、JT、長崎駅周辺まちづくり推進協議会、長崎市、デジタルハリウッドSTUDIO出島、株式会社アンティー・ファクトリー、東京大学史料編纂所、NHK、JAL、TOYOTA、SEIKO、ORION、日本たばこ産業株式会社

Facts:
- Held in 10 regions nationwide
- A generous seminar (approximately 150 minutes)
- Born in Hamamatsu City in 1969
- Born in 長崎市 in 1988
- Born in 長崎市 in 1989
- Established: Aug. 1, 2007
- Capital: ¥100,000,000
- Established: Apr. 1, 1985
- Capital: ¥100,000,000,000

## The official Japanese Instagram account for NNormal, a trail-running brand from Spain, launched on Aug. 19. It will share information on domestic events, races and athletes.

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000228.000031308.html
- anchor: #n2057426
- Companies mentioned: NNormal、キリアン・ジョルネ、CAMPER、カンペール、カンペールジャパン

Facts:
- Founded in 2022 by mountain athlete Kilian Jornet（キリアン・ジョルネ） and CAMPER（カンペール）, a shoe brand from the Spanish island of Mallorca.
- ※Launched on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026

## Exhibiting at Japan’s largest astronomy event, the 43rd Tainai Star Festival 2026, held Aug. 28–30. The event will feature displays and outlet sales of the latest equipment, as well as a collaboration with Sony!

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000240.000134758.html
- anchor: #n2057425
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビクセン、ソニー株式会社

Facts:
- Aug. 28–30, 2026
- 43rd

## Nagano Prefecture, Iizuna Town, has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with 楽天グループ株式会社

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000285.000076519.html
- anchor: #n2057424
- Companies mentioned: 楽天グループ株式会社、大東建託株式会社

Facts:
- 11 times the population
- Approximately ３，０００ members
- Iizuna Town Basic Resident Register: １０，３１５ people
- Furusato Nozei donors: １１５，８７８ people in total

## [Limited to the first 20 companies] Sales support tool “GoQMieruca” launches special campaign offering the Pro Plan for a flat monthly fee of ¥30,000 throughout the contract period

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000316.000062228.html
- anchor: #n2057423
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社GoQSystem、GoQMieruca

Facts:
- ¥30,000 per month (excluding tax)
- 50,000 yen per month (excluding tax)
- 100,000 yen (before tax)
- ¥50,000 (excluding tax)
- Limited to the first 20 companies

## Regarding the partnership agreement with 山口県周南市 and Shunan Public University—toward extending residents’ healthy life expectancy and reducing cancer mortality

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000320.000035597.html
- anchor: #n2057422
- Companies mentioned: アフラック生命保険株式会社、山口県周南市、公立大学法人周南公立大学

Facts:
- Founded in 1974 as the first insurance company in Japan to offer cancer insurance

## A high-quality 23.5 cm statue of Huggy Wuggy from the hugely popular horror game “Poppy Playtime” will be available for preorder starting Aug. 18!

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000326.000092133.html
- anchor: #n2057421
- Companies mentioned: インフォレンズ株式会社、Mob Entertainment, Inc.、アイアン・スタジオ、INFOLENS GEEK SHOP

Facts:
- Price: ¥70,000 (including tax)
- August 18, 2026
- Late September 2027

## Cosmo Earth Conscious Act Clean Campaign in Kamisu

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000329.000098598.html
- anchor: #n2057420
- Companies mentioned: コスモエネルギーホールディングス株式会社、TOKYO FM、鹿島アントラーズ、JFN

Facts:
- Capacity: 300 participants
- Application deadline: Sept. 10

## e-dash to exhibit at “Decarbonization of Buildings EXPO [Osaka],” held 8/26–8/28

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000343.000095916.html
- anchor: #n2057419
- Companies mentioned: e-dash株式会社、三井物産株式会社、株式会社みずほ銀行、RX Japan合同会社

Facts:
- Aug. 26 (Wed.)–28 (Fri.), 2026
- “Building LCCO₂ System” scheduled to begin in FY2028
- Capital: ¥3.06 billion

## Summer vacation event to build construction machinery with LEGO® bricks

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000350.000057111.html
- anchor: #n2057418
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アクティオ、東京大学、東大レゴ部

Facts:
- Approximately 50 children, from preschoolers to elementary school students, and their parents took part
- 2006年に東京大学で結成された東大レゴ部

## Asset management consultation site “資産運用ナビ” launches a money Q&A site | Practicing IFAs answer questions across 15 categories, including NISA, retirement funds and inheritance

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000375.000055969.html
- anchor: #n2057417
- Companies mentioned: アドバイザーナビ株式会社、資産運用ナビ

Facts:
- Questions submitted across 15 categories and answers from experts

## Launching the HUE certification system and development program to accelerate talent development supporting business transformation and strengthen the foundation for co-creation with partners

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000382.000011485.html
- anchor: #n2057416
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワークスアプリケーションズ、HUE

Facts:
- Deployed at more than 2,500 companies
- Enrollment for HUE Partner Basecamp is planned to open around the end of 2026

## Autumn flavors take center stage in a cute Halloween-themed weekend and holiday family dinner buffet

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000394.000040183.html
- anchor: #n2057415
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社神戸ポートピアホテル、ダイニングカフェ「SOCO」

Facts:
- 21 dishes
- 16 desserts
- <Adults> ¥5,700
- <Seniors> ¥5,200
- <Elementary school students> ¥3,100
- <Preschool children> ¥1,800

## CommChat, a chatbot that improves payment conversion rates, adopted by ORIBA

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000402.000068061.html
- anchor: #n2057414
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハックルベリー、合同会社ORIGAMI、ORIBA

Facts:
- Cumulative support total surpassed ¥120 million in 2025
- The chatbot can be deployed in as little as 1 day

## Expanding the FDE organization to transform “unstructured data” and “experts’ tacit knowledge” into core assets using Stockmark’s proprietary LLM

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000426.000024407.html
- anchor: #n2057413
- Companies mentioned: ストックマーク株式会社

Facts:
- “Organizing proprietary data and knowledge (60%)”
- “Redesigning operations with AI as a premise (57%)”

## Notice on support for メルスプラン members following the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake”

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000438.000005623.html
- anchor: #n2057412
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メニコン、メルスプラン

Facts:
- Billing for monthly fees (including Care Plus monthly fees) will be suspended for 2 months.
- If you submit it to our company by Monday, March 1, 2027
- Dedicated メルスプラン member helpline: 0120-103-167

## Relax in hot springs, stroll through historic streets and experience the local culture! Discover experiential trips in western Japan to enjoy this summer

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000456.000015916.html
- anchor: #n2057411
- Companies mentioned: Booking.com、Booking Holdings Inc.、三井ガーデンホテル岡山、ロイヤルパークホテル倉敷、萩の宿 常茂恵、宵待ちの宿 萩一輪、AMANE RESORT SEIKAI

Facts:
- Conducted among 32,800 travelers from 34 countries and regions
- 76.5% of Japanese travelers said “taking a break and relaxing”
- 59.0% said “personal wellness.”
- 75.7% said “experiencing local food culture and cuisine”
- 63.2% said “learning about different cultures and places”
- 32.7% of Japanese travelers said “a trip to visit cultural attractions such as historic sites and museums”
- 19.7% said “a wellness, spa or retreat trip.”

## About 100 participants took on a team-based “body measurement” challenge at Meguro Construction’s safety convention! A post-measurement survey showed improved health awareness among more than 80%

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000526.000060537.html
- anchor: #n2057410
- Companies mentioned: 目黒建設株式会社、ダイヤ工業株式会社

Facts:
- About 100 participants
- 80.7% (46 people)
- 20 people
- 17 people
- 16 people
- 13 people

## Celebrate Wish me mell’s 15th anniversary at Harmonyland: “WISH ME MELL 15TH ANNIVERSARY” starts September 18, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-18T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000532.000007643.html
- anchor: #n2057409
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンリオエンターテイメント、サンリオ、サンリオピューロランド、日本旅行

Facts:
- Wish me mell’s 15th anniversary
- Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2027
- Headband: 3,960 yen
- Mascot: 4,400 yen
- Costume for Mellmel Doll: 6,600 yen
- Wish me mell Anniversary jelly cream soda: 990 yen