# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-18 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 5 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.

## Cross-border e-commerce AI company SAZO partners with フェイクバスターズ, Japan’s No. 1 AI authentication service, to launch an authentication service

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000138802.html
- anchor: #n2057090
- Companies mentioned: SAZO、IVA株式会社、フェイクバスターズ、メルカリ、楽天ラクマ

Facts:
- Up 25.6% year on year
- 2.0149 trillion won (approximately 223.7 billion yen)
- Approximately 223.7 billion yen
- 134.6 billion won (approximately 14.9 billion yen)
- Approximately 14.9 billion yen
- 2 million authentication checks to date
- Approximately 340 brands

## 『エージェントの窓口』 partners with OpenWork — The first 1,000 people to complete a survey will receive a 1-month free coupon for access to OpenWork employee reviews

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000070771.html
- anchor: #n2057089
- Companies mentioned: HIRED株式会社、エージェントの窓口、オープンワーク株式会社、OpenWork

Facts:
- First 1,000 customers
- More than 2,000 people have used the service in approximately 3 months since launch.
- Approximately 22.1 million rating scores
- Approximately 8.26 million members

## 15 categories of information showcasing “GARAPAGOS” unveiled / Official NoMaps2026 tabloid and trailer released

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000160259.html
- anchor: #n2057088
- Companies mentioned: NoMaps実行委員会、株式会社大人

Facts:
- 15 categories
- 5 days
- 2026

## GROOVE named a finalist in 3 categories simultaneously in the country-level awards at the Amazon Ads Partner Award 2026

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000079891.html
- anchor: #n2057087
- Companies mentioned: GROOVE、Amazon Ads

Facts:
- Annual sales exceeding 5 billion yen
- Monday, September 28, 2026

## lululemon’s global flagship store opens in Tokyo’s Harajuku tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000079540.html
- anchor: #n2057086
- Companies mentioned: lululemon、トラフ建築設計事務所、カリモク家具、坂内拓、アワガミファクトリー、大竹舞人、ヴィンテージ古着

Facts:
- Total floor area: 1,220.23 m²
- Has 13 stores in Japan
- Fast and Free 6-Pocket High-Rise Shorts 6-Inch Updated Design ¥9,500
- Fast and Free Long-Sleeve Shirt Perforated Stripe ¥12,800
- Pace Breaker Linerless Shorts 7-Inch Glyde ¥10,800
- Mile Maker Mesh Short-Sleeve Running Graphic Shirt ¥9,000

## [style-arena.jp] Discovering changes in the shopping behavior of stylish Gen Z consumers | Why did they buy a cosmetics brand they didn’t know? How stylish Gen Z consumers come to trust a new brand.

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000152178.html
- anchor: #n2057085
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人日本ファッション協会、スタイルアリーナ

Facts:
- A survey of 18 stylish Gen Z consumers

## [Nadeshiko League] Come watch the Nadeshiko League! [FC Fujizakura Yamanashi] A “fan attendance drive” match will be held for Round 17 on Sunday, August 30, at JIT Recycle Ink Stadium (Yamanashi Prefecture).

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000178755.html
- anchor: #n2057084
- Companies mentioned: FCふじざくら山梨、ディアヴォロッソ広島、山梨クィーンビーズ、石井 音羽、Miha、ノエビア山梨八代、やすこ一座、くるま工房、もみけあナチュール、ボアソルテ、山梨学院大学、健康科学大学

Facts:
- “3,000 spectators project” goal
- ¥500 (tax included)
- ¥4,500 (tax included)
- 1 time for purchases of ¥6000 or more
- 2 times for purchases of ¥10000 or more

## [武蔵村山市] Take on a challenge from the idea stage! Entries open for the 3rd business plan contest, “むさビズ”

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000058013.html
- anchor: #n2057083
- Companies mentioned: 武蔵村山市、株式会社けやき出版、イオンシネマむさし村山、（公財）東京都中小企業振興公社、TOKYO 創業ステーション TAMA、飯能信用金庫

Facts:
- 2026年８月18日（火）12:00より開始いたします
- Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, 13:00–18:00
- People aged 15 or older with a business idea in 武蔵村山市

## Vario Secure’s data backup service “VDaP,” useful for meeting SCS assessment system requirements, now available through SoftBank

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000071018.html
- anchor: #n2057082
- Companies mentioned: バリオセキュア株式会社、ソフトバンク株式会社

Facts:
- 「【★3、★4】4-3-4」
- 「【★3、★4】7-1-1」

## [coca] One of Japan’s largest! “coca キャナルシティ博多” to open with 2 floors on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000150943.html
- anchor: #n2057081
- Companies mentioned: coca、キャナルシティ博多、キャナルシティ博多 イーストビル、株式会社adapt retailing

Facts:
- 2-floor layout
- 11th store in Fukuoka Prefecture

## [Hiroshima, Sept. 2; free admission] Seminar “Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Making the World Their Ally: Opportunities in Overseas Talent” to explore the realities and potential of employing foreign talent, from Hiroshima, on Wednesday, Sept. 2

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000046286.html
- anchor: #n2057080
- Companies mentioned: オタフクソース株式会社、JETRO、認定特定非営利活動法人アイセック・ジャパン

Facts:
- Capacity: 20 people
- Has supported a total of 34 companies in Hiroshima
- A nonprofit organization with approximately 30,000 young members

## AI sales meeting service “ゴリラセールスAI商談” launches a feature to customize the opening screen

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000182848.html
- anchor: #n2057079
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アスレバ、ゴリラセールスAI商談

## KEURIG® launches “Tully’s Coffee” capsules

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000044801.html
- anchor: #n2057078
- Companies mentioned: KEURIG®、タリーズコーヒージャパン株式会社、株式会社カップス

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: ¥1,980 (excluding tax)
- Release date: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026

## “BIGI ONLINE STORE” to relaunch on Tuesday, Aug. 18

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000067899.html
- anchor: #n2057077
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビギ、株式会社ビギホールディングス、BIGI ONLINE STORE、BIGI OUTLET online store、1er arrondissement、DEPAREILLE、MEN'S BIGI ONLINE STORE、ADIEU TRISTESSE、LOISIR、congés payés、MOGA、L'EQUIPE、FRAPBOIS、Julier、endalence、unbilanc、MEN’S BIGI、UNION STATION

Facts:
- Premium sale with discounts of up to 60%
- Receive up to 500 points
- On Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, the official online store “BIGI ONLINE STORE” and official app will relaunch
- Event period: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, 10:00–Monday, Aug. 24, 12:00
- Event period: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, 8:00–Monday, Aug. 31, 9:59

## Support for areas affected by the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake”

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000085729.html
- anchor: #n2057076
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 Tokyo Tea Trading、一畝田茶業有限公司

Facts:
- Total donations: ¥2 million
- 株式会社 Tokyo Tea Trading: ¥1 million
- 一畝田茶業有限公司: ¥1 million

## Kitahama Capital Partners signs business partnership agreement with 株式会社カハラ

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000061259.html
- anchor: #n2057075
- Companies mentioned: 北浜キャピタルパートナーズ株式会社、株式会社カハラ、株式会社FAS INVESTMENT

Facts:
- Capital: ¥2,500,000

## Midsummer Kitahiroshima Fair in Tokyo is coming!

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000171313.html
- anchor: #n2057074
- Companies mentioned: 北広島市役所、いいねキタヒロ協議会、株式会社エスコン、白い恋人

Facts:
- The first 100 visitors will receive “白い恋人”!
- Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026

## Ranks among the industry’s top 3 in the number of investment condominiums supplied for 3 consecutive years

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000014223.html
- anchor: #n2057073
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インヴァランス、大東建託グループ、株式会社不動産経済研究所、FJ ネクスト

Facts:
- 505 units
- 699 units
- 733 units
- 752 units
- 600 units

## 埼玉-based insurance agency 株式会社このまちサポート, which serves approximately 1,000 corporate clients, adopts the corporate health support service “アンドエルワーク” as part of its health management initiatives

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000134238.html
- anchor: #n2057072
- Companies mentioned: アンドエル株式会社、株式会社このまちサポート

Facts:
- More than 90% of sales staff make outside sales visits by car
- Of every 4 uses, 1 is by a family member

## c-blog、全250ページの『BtoBオウンドメディア完全マニュアル』を無料公開。立ち上げ〜運用・改善の全工程を解説（テンプレート付）

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000089413.html
- anchor: #n2057071
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Cone、c-blog、Coneのコンテンツ制作所

Facts:
- Approximately 150,000 monthly page views
- A survey of 214 people
- Supported more than 1,300 companies to date

## Case study on 群馬サファリパーク’s use of “Stock” released | The key to DX success that dramatically improved operational efficiency

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000011768.html
- anchor: #n2057070
- Companies mentioned: 群馬サファリ・ワールド株式会社、株式会社Stock

Facts:
- Number of employees: 150 (including part-time employees)
- Adopted by more than 250,000 companies to date

## Recruitment management system “らくるーと” exhibiting today at Back Office DXPO Tokyo '26 [Summer]! Showcasing recruitment workflow efficiency and AI applications

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000086226.html
- anchor: #n2057069
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイシス、らくるーと、ブティックス株式会社、メタるーと、MINT

Facts:
- Event dates: Tuesday, Aug. 18–Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026

## 【トゥヴェール史上No.1の保湿力】 ヒト型セラミド類を2.5％高濃度配合「あえてナノ化しない」独自設計 ＜鉄壁の高密閉バリアクリーム『バリアショットクリーム』＞8月20日新発売

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000043001.html
- anchor: #n2057068
- Companies mentioned: トゥヴェール、ロフト、Amazon、楽天市場、Qoo10、ZOZOTOWN

Facts:
- Contents: 80 g (approximately 3 months’ supply)
- Price: ¥3,190 (tax included)
- Contents: 120 mL (approximately 2 months’ supply)
- Price: ¥2,340 (tax included)
- Contents: 30 mL (approximately 2 months’ supply)
- Price: ¥3,100 (tax included)

## Koichi Aino, a leading expert in trade area analysis and store-location strategy, appointed adviser to Giken Shoji International

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000098428.html
- anchor: #n2057067
- Companies mentioned: 技研商事インターナショナル株式会社、西友、ファミリーマート、無印良品、三星物産、日産自動車、ホンダ、ダイハツ、JETRO、中央職業能力開発協会、日本SC協会、日本FC協会

Facts:
- Appointed as an adviser to the company from August 2026
- Practical experience in trade area analysis and site evaluation for approximately 20,000 stores across business types and regions
- Capital: 231,125,000 yen

## WorkX joins ITコーディネータ協会, strengthening ties with IT/AI specialists nationwide to accelerate solutions to corporate management challenges

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000042825.html
- anchor: #n2057066
- Companies mentioned: WorkX、ITコーディネータ協会、ProConnect、LeanX

Facts:
- Approximately 8,000 professionals are registered
- Established: February 2001
- Established: October 2018

## 株式会社メイクワン accelerates nationwide expansion!

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000155105.html
- anchor: #n2057065
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メイクワン

Facts:
- In 2026, we also plan to open new branches in Shinagawa, a key hub in the Tokyo metropolitan area; Okayama, in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions; and Shizuoka, in the Tokai and Chubu regions.

## Tax-free counter “PIE VAT Station” to open at 三井アウトレットパーク 横浜ベイサイド on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, marking its 27th commercial facility in Japan

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000082580.html
- anchor: #n2057064
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Pie Systems Japan、Pie Systems Inc.、三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社、三井アウトレットパーク 横浜ベイサイド

Facts:
- Monday, Aug. 3, 2026
- The new tax-free system’s “refund method,” coming in November 2026
- Japan’s longest operating track record: 5 years
- Refunds supported in 135 currencies

## フェイクバスターズ, Japan’s No. 1 AI authentication service, launches authentication services on AI cross-border e-commerce service SAZO

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000053083.html
- anchor: #n2057044
- Companies mentioned: IVA株式会社、SAZO株式会社、フェイクバスターズ、SAZO

Facts:
- 2 million authentication checks to date
- Approximately 340 brands
- Up 25.6%
- 2兆149億ウォン
- Approximately 223.7 billion yen
- Up 16.4%
- 134.6 billion won
- Approximately 14.9 billion yen
- Approximately 7 times
- 75.65％

## 〈Your skin can stay protected even if you skip a bath〉Korean skincare brand “キノニクス” to hold a 1-week pop-up at @cosme OSAKA!

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000058726.html
- anchor: #n2057043
- Companies mentioned: keenoniks、キノニクス、株式会社千空、Qoo10

Facts:
- Repeat purchase rate within the brand: 53.5%
- 1.5 times the previous level
- 〈Price〉¥2,000
- (¥2,200 including tax)
- August 19 (Wednesday)–August 25 (Tuesday), 2026

## Maid cafe “めいどりーみん” to grand open its new “めいどりーみん 新宿店” on Friday, August 28, its 2nd location in the Shinjuku area

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000018160.html
- anchor: #n2057042
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ネオデライトインターナショナル、無限大プロモーション、VASARA

Facts:
- Cumulative visitors surpass 6 million
- More than 800 maid cast members

## A nationwide first! Filming a municipality’s digital-detox-themed PR video in the style of a romantic reality show

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000097.000023235.html
- anchor: #n2057041
- Companies mentioned: ロントラ株式会社、川内村

Facts:
- 8 men and women
- 3 days
- August 25 (Tuesday)–27 (Thursday)

## Building a happy future through action. “HAPPY EARTH FESTA 2026” to be held in Chiba and Okinawa! A well-being action festival bringing people, communities and businesses together

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000101.000024079.html
- anchor: #n2057040
- Companies mentioned: HAPPY PROJECT実行委員会、一般社団法人 HAPPY PROJECT、HAPPY CONNECT、イオンモール幕張新都心、イオン南風原ショッピングセンター、HAPPY WOMAN、HAPPY EARTH、HAPPY SENIOR

Facts:
- More than 4.5 million TikTok followers

## “AFK: Journey” to launch a collaboration with the anime “Digimon Adventure” starting August 18! Taichi & Agumon and Yamato & Gabumon to appear as collaboration heroes!

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000160365.html
- anchor: #n2057039
- Companies mentioned: 東映アニメーション株式会社、FARLIGHT GAMES、デジモンアニメポータル、デジモンウェブ、デジモン公式チャンネル

Facts:
- Effective Aug. 18, 2026
- September 15 (Tuesday)

## [Beat high prices and scorching heat!] 喜多方ラーメン坂内 to hold its “Summer Half-Price Coupon Festival.” Half off popular gyoza, seasoned eggs and wontons! Starts August 18 (Tuesday)

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000112.000089141.html
- anchor: #n2057038
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社麺食、喜多方ラーメン坂内、坂内食堂

Facts:
- 200 yen off
- ¥70 off
- ¥120 off
- Limited to 14 days

## 【事例紹介】キャリーミーのプロ人材が【製造業向けBtoBマーケティング】のノウハウ定着に貢献 テクノプロが実践した「学びながら自走する組織」とは？

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000027296.html
- anchor: #n2057037
- Companies mentioned: キャリーミー、株式会社Piece to Peace、株式会社テクノプロ、テクノプロ・ホールディングス株式会社、パーソルグループ、HONDA ESTILO株式会社、本田圭佑氏

Facts:
- More than 15,000 highly skilled, experienced professionals ready to hit the ground running are registered
- Achieved 7 times the sales with just 10 freelance professionals and 1 full-time employee
- Raised a total of more than ¥130 million
- Raised approximately ¥350 million in total
- Grew into a business with more than 10,000 registered users
- Capital: ¥243.45 million (including capital reserves)

## HEROZ to exhibit at “Tokyo Game Show 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000081022.html
- anchor: #n2057036
- Companies mentioned: HEROZ、一般社団法人コンピュータエンターテインメント協会、株式会社 日経BP、株式会社 ソニー・ミュージックソリューションズ

Facts:
- September 17 (Thursday)–September 21 (Monday, national holiday), 2026

## [SMART GOLF] To celebrate surpassing 50,000 official YouTube subscribers, hosting nationwide lesson events and a special membership campaign

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000126.000132489.html
- anchor: #n2057035
- Companies mentioned: SMART GOLF、株式会社SMART GOLF

Facts:
- Surpassed 50,000 subscribers
- About 210 stores
- Monday, Aug. 17, 2026 – Wednesday, Sept. 30

## [近鉄百貨店 Yokkaichi Store] Popular shops from across Japan and carefully selected gourmet foods from the Tokai area all in one place! 22nd Nationwide Tasty Foods Fair

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000137.000155220.html
- anchor: #n2057034
- Companies mentioned: 近鉄百貨店、近鉄百貨店四日市店、551HORAI、大阪玉出会津屋、うえだ屋、大阪府中央卸売市場、大阪府中央卸売市場 うえだ屋、道頓堀 今井、よろこば食堂、恵那川上屋、えびせんべいの里、ボンとらや、福太郎、とり酒場 博多華善、メゾン・ド・リシェ、おいもや

Facts:
- 2026
- August
- ２６th
- September
- The 1st
- 10 a.m.
- 7 p.m.
- 5 p.m.
- 42 shops from across Japan
- 6 pork buns
- 10 shumai
- 15 grilled gyoza
- ¥2,830
- Small box of 12

## [moz(モズ)] New heath gray × gray color! Perfect for walks and lunch. A functional mini tote you’ll want to use every day, with 9 pockets and a bottle holder

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000147.000032942.html
- anchor: #n2057033
- Companies mentioned: moz(モズ)、株式会社ティ・ツウ・オー

Facts:
- 9 pockets
- 500 ml bottle
- Approx. W31/22 × H23 × D10 cm
- Approx. 210 grams
- Approx. 5 liters (to the top edge)
- Approx. 3.3 liters (with the button fastened)
- ¥3,520 (including tax)
- ¥10,000,000

## A new challenge at the intersection of publishing and AI. Using AI to convey the appeal of books beyond their covers. Mynavi Publishing launches book promotion using AI anime and AI manga

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000016440.html
- anchor: #n2057032
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マイナビ出版、株式会社海馬

Facts:
- Price (print and digital editions): ¥1,980 (including tax)
- 264 pages
- Release date: April 16, 2026

## [Kumamoto] Opening a welfare facility to the community as a “free space.” SOCIALSQUARE上乃裏店 begins creating a local gathering place where anyone can drop in

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000147285.html
- anchor: #n2057031
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人ソーシャルデザインワークス、SOCIALSQUARE上乃裏店

Facts:
- 2026年8月22日（土）、9月26日（土）
- 9 people participated
- 13時から17時

## CHARLES & KEITH launches its 2026 Fall/Winter collection. New bags and shoes in rich colors and sumptuous textures

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000169.000034943.html
- anchor: #n2057030
- Companies mentioned: CHARLES & KEITH、チャールズ&キース

Facts:
- Ginevra Large Ginevra Tote Bag / ¥19,900
- Rachel Front Pocket Chain Shoulder Bag / ¥12,900
- Aether Denim Thong Boots / ¥19,900
- Vega Hobo Bag / ¥13,900
- Noane Side-Pocket Bucket Bag / ¥15,900
- Aether Tassel-Zip Long Boots / ¥19,900
- Aether Grommet Stud Mary Jane Flats / ¥11,900
- Aether Buckle Calf Boots / ¥18,900
- Vega Bowling Bag / ¥14,900
- Aether Platform Sandals / ¥14,900
- Vega Elongated Bowling Bag / ¥13,900

## Our certified manager Yukio Kaizawa to speak at the “Food Safety Certification Support Seminar” hosted by FSSC財団

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000179.000008713.html
- anchor: #n2057029
- Companies mentioned: ペリージョンソン ホールディング株式会社、ペリージョンソン レジストラー、FSSC財団、Perry Johnson Registrars, Inc.、FDA、FSMA、FSPCA、JETRO、ISO 9001、ISO 14001、ISO/IEC 27001、ISO 22000、FSSC 22000、ISO 45001

Facts:
- Friday, July 10, 2026
- More than 1,000 people have completed the program

## Jointly planned by ｋｈｂ×ＦＵＴ ＭＥＳＳＥ！: 3rd futsal tournament “ｔｏｐｏカップ”!

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000179.000140544.html
- anchor: #n2057028
- Companies mentioned: ｋｈｂ東日本放送、FUT MESSE！仙台長町、東北総合ポータル「ｔｏｐｏ」、ベガルタ仙台、宮城県サッカー協会

Facts:
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- More than 100 children
- 12 teams
- １チーム ７，０００円

## TV anime “10 Years After Saying ‘Leave This to Me and Go Ahead,’ I Became a Legend” unveils the synopsis and preview images for episode 8, “The Party Is Finally Together Again After 10 Years”! Rina Honizumi makes her debut as Filly in episode 7!

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000186.000090815.html
- anchor: #n2057027
- Companies mentioned: グリーエンターテインメント株式会社、SBクリエイティブ、スクウェア・エニックス、月虹

Facts:
- The series has surpassed 4.5 million copies in cumulative circulation
- Volumes 1–8 of the original novels now on sale to popular acclaim

## [Additional session announced] Public seminar on designing PR pathways that boost sales with no extra effort, and media networking event in Osaka

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000200.000119466.html
- anchor: #n2057026
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アナログPR、フジサンケイグループ、扶桑社、Yahoo!ニュース、LINEニュース、スマートニュース、YouTube

Facts:
- Admission: ¥10,000 (general admission, including tax)

## BRUNO’s “Glass Air Fryer,” which lets you watch food cook, collaborates with Lotte’s long-selling Pie no Mi brand, now in its 48th year! “A Sweet Treat of Magic” campaign invites you to enjoy “freshly baked at home”

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000204.000090148.html
- anchor: #n2057025
- Companies mentioned: BRUNO株式会社、ロッテ株式会社、シンエイ動画

Facts:
- 3 winners
- 10 winners

## Bringing color to medical settings. HERALBONY × Classico collaboration launches: medical apparel brand “クラシコ”

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000208.000018274.html
- anchor: #n2057024
- Companies mentioned: クラシコ株式会社、Classico、株式会社ヘラルボニー、HERALBONY、HERALBONY Co.,Ltd.、HERALBONY EUROPE、メンタルヘルステクノロジーズ

Facts:
- Awareness among doctors in Japan: 47%
- Average annual growth of 41.7%

## [Limited Time] Feature page for Respect for the Aged Day gift thank-you gifts now available for hometown tax donations to Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000228.000122077.html
- anchor: #n2057023
- Companies mentioned: 楽天、チョイス、神酒造

Facts:
- Thursday, September 3, 2026
- Thursday, September 10
- Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026
- Monday, September 21
- A unique distribution network built over 70 years in business
- 6 bottles of 900 ml each

## A new accessory collection—the first in 1 year—from AUREA., the brand produced by THE RAMPAGE's Kazuma Kawamura. Eye-catching motifs instantly draw the gaze.

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000233.000038322.html
- anchor: #n2057022
- Companies mentioned: THE RAMPAGE、AUREA.、株式会社エスモードアート

Facts:
- Price: ¥9,900 (tax included) and up
- Purchases of ¥15,000 (tax included) or more

## Typhoons and storm and flood damage are considered a “major risk” by 80% of companies, but only 40% have established criteria for deciding how to respond, survey of BCP officers finds

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000245.000005993.html
- anchor: #n2057021
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JX通信社、応用地質株式会社

Facts:
- About 80% of companies (83.1%) recognize typhoons and storm and flood damage as a “major risk” to business continuity.
- 47.0% have “fully established” decision-making criteria
- 41.1% have criteria for restricting commuting to and leaving work before the day of an event
- The most common reason countermeasures are not advancing is “the difficulty of predicting sudden heavy rainfall (linear rainbands)” (38.6%).
- The most sought-after external support is “highly accurate forecast information” at 43.9%.
- “Support in establishing decision-making criteria so as not to fear false alarms” at 42.5%
- “Real-time information on localized flooding, road closures and other disruptions” ranks highly at 38.8%.
- Among those particularly concerned about false alarms, demand for real-time information rises to 52.9%.

## [Adinte] Obtains “Specified Construction Business License” as its in-store media business expands. Strengthens in-house capacity for large-scale construction projects and further advances end-to-end retail media support

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000253.000007452.html
- anchor: #n2057020
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アドインテ

Facts:
- License (特-8) No. 45153
- Established: April 2009

## Notice: Post-event online sales for “Azur Lane Summer Fair 2026” to begin on August 18

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000253.000046985.html
- anchor: #n2057019
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MAGES.、Manjuu Co.,Ltd.、YongShi Co.,Ltd.、Yostar, Inc.

Facts:
- 1会計につき3,000円（税込）お買い上げごとに
- 15 types in total
- All 26 varieties

## Notice: Draw and competition schedule set for handball at the 80th National Sports Festival

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000262.000106743.html
- anchor: #n2057018
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会、JAPAN SPORT OLYMPIC SQUARE、盛運輸アリーナ、マエダアリーナ、青森県立野辺地高等学校体育館

Facts:
- The draw for a total of 70 teams has been decided
- 5 days
- 1チームの構成は選手12名です
- First half: 30 minutes, break: 15 minutes, second half: 30 minutes

## “Milk-Infusing Tea Bags,” which make it easy to enjoy milk tea by simply adding hot water, have been revamped!

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000281.000038764.html
- anchor: #n2057017
- Companies mentioned: 三井農林株式会社、日東紅茶

Facts:
- Increased from the previous 4-bag pack to a 6-bag pack
- On sale from Monday, August 31, 2026
- Launched in 1927 (Showa 2) as “三井紅茶,” Japan’s first domestically produced branded black tea
- “三井合名会社,” Japan’s first holding company, was established in 1909 (Meiji 42)

## A grand gathering of Kagoshima’s signature flavors! “Umaka! Kagoshima Fair”

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000317.000037113.html
- anchor: #n2057016
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エムアイフードスタイル、クイーンズ伊勢丹、村尾酒造、西酒造、梅月堂、明石屋

Facts:
- A supermarket chain with 22 stores, mainly in the greater Tokyo area
- Capital: 100 million yen

## 2 types of “5-piece set of plates that can also be used for cooking” go on sale August 21

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000326.000053758.html
- anchor: #n2057015
- Companies mentioned: サーモス株式会社、日本酸素ホールディングスグループ

Facts:
- 共働き世帯が1,333万世帯
- Men and women across Japan in their 20s–50s (N=400)

## Netstars adopts digital gift cards as shareholder benefits

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000344.000007199.html
- anchor: #n2057014
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ネットスターズ、株式会社デジタルプラス、株式会社デジタルフィンテック

Facts:
- TSE Growth: Securities code 5590
- TSE Growth Market: Securities code 3691

## スポオクにて、湘南ベルマーレがホームゲーム勝利限定のオークションを実施

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000363.000088331.html
- anchor: #n2057013
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社モバオク、エンゲート株式会社、日本プロサッカーリーグ、湘南ベルマーレ、相模石油グループ

Facts:
- Began on Sunday, August 16, 2026
- Auctions are planned to run for 3 days from 17:00 on the day after a win
- Listing and bidding are available for a monthly fee of just ¥330 (¥360 per month when paid through Google Play or iTunes)
- Available upon payment of a winning bidder's fee (10% of the winning bid) at the time of purchase

## Second-wave lineup announced! “COMET SOUNDS,” a music event hosted by creative crew COMET, the team behind culture magazine “COMET MAGAZINE,” to be held!

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000402.000050845.html
- anchor: #n2057012
- Companies mentioned: COMET、Sonsi、ENEL、Siero、7、ecec、COLDIE、krynX、Sakura、YeYan、drive true、3GO、BOSOKU、Habe、MABUYA、Swaggin’ Boyz、ACHIRI、AZU、MAHA & SAKUMA、Re0n、sa55y、Daiki&friends、kEn、PIS(prpr)、Rash Bonë、tatashouta、TOMOYA、薬by0gami、MIKADO、HARKA、KEIJU、STUTS、ZOT on the WAVE、Supereme、ADHD、ヤマキイオリ

Facts:
- DOOR: ¥3,500-
- FASTPASS TICKET: ¥3,000-

## rh labo, part of the robot home group, to speak at AWSジャパン-hosted “8th AWS Japan Generative AI Frontier Meetup” — sharing a case study on putting a generative AI system for detecting trash incidents into practical use

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000406.000004078.html
- anchor: #n2057011
- Companies mentioned: robot home、rh labo、AWSジャパン、株式会社rh maintenance

Facts:
- Approximately 150 managed buildings
- Began full-scale operation in March 2026
- As of July 2026

## Hotels are shifting from “places to stay” to “travel experiences.” Half of respondents said they are “part of the travel experience”

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000408.000050845.html
- anchor: #n2057010
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TSTエンタテイメント、HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel、東急株式会社、株式会社ソニー・ミュージックエンタテインメント、Booking.com、Agoda、Google

Facts:
- “Location (access to stations and tourist attractions)” was cited by more than half of respondents, at 53.4%
- “Price” at 28.4%
- “Room size and comfort” at 23.0%
- “Booking.com/Agoda” (32.4%)
- “Travel agencies” (29.1%)
- “GoogleReviews” (25.7%)
- “Important as part of the experience” at 50.0%
- “Convenient for sightseeing” at 66.9%
- “A vibrant nightlife” at 28.4%
- “A distinctly Japanese atmosphere” at 21.6%
- “$100–200” and “$201–400” both at 25.7

## “野菜の魔術師” ※1神保シェフ監修 季節限定「野菜生活100 Smoothieシャインマスカット&シチリアレモンmix」新発売

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000439.000099065.html
- anchor: #n2057009
- Companies mentioned: カゴメ株式会社、神保シェフ

Facts:
- 120 g of vegetables, about １/３ of the １日３５０ｇ)

## 「オビワン(OB1TOY)」から「マーメイド製薬 アソートコレクション」がカプセルトイに登場！

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000460.000134693.html
- anchor: #n2057008
- Companies mentioned: アイピーフォー株式会社、OB1TOY、マーメイド製薬

Facts:
- 1回400円
- 6 types in total
- Mid-August 2026

## Mascot rings from PINGU™ arrive as capsule toys! Their plump, round shape is irresistibly cute!

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000461.000134693.html
- anchor: #n2057007
- Companies mentioned: アイピーフォー株式会社、ピングー

Facts:
- 1回300円
- 6 types in total
- Late August 2026

## Additional Oshinohi campaign confirmed! “VISION FESTA” is currently underway to acclaim at the Fukuoka venue!

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000467.000027592.html
- anchor: #n2057006
- Companies mentioned: SEVENTEEN、BOYNEXTDOOR、TOMORROW X TOGETHER、ENHYPEN、BTS、THE FACT、THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS、VISION FESTA、岩田屋本店、JR西日本、マリンワールド海の中道

Facts:
- 20 people
- September 19, 2026
- Sunday, August 2, 2026
- 10:00～19:00
- 最終日は17:00まで

## ミッフィーの「かわいい！ペンライト」カプセルトイに登場！ミッフィーのお顔がピカッと光ってかわいい！

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000468.000134693.html
- anchor: #n2057005
- Companies mentioned: アイピーフォー株式会社、Mercis bv、ミッフィー

Facts:
- 1回500円
- 5 types in total
- As of August 2026

## Rubber key chains from “The Many Sins of Diamond” arrive as capsule toys!

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000470.000134693.html
- anchor: #n2057004
- Companies mentioned: アイピーフォー株式会社、集英社

Facts:
- 1回300円
- 6 types in total
- Late August 2026

## 令和8年度姫路市海外学生と市内企業との交流事業の参加者を募集します

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000482.000073910.html
- anchor: #n2057003
- Companies mentioned: 姫路市、台湾・国立政治大学

Facts:
- Up to 6 companies can host company visits
- Approximately 10 companies will take part in the workshop
- 台湾・国立政治大学（国際事務学院）で日本語を学ぶ学生など（日本語能力検定N1・N2）が中心です（13名を予定）。

## TOKIUM to hold “TOKIUM AX VISION,” a conference on transforming management and organizations with AI, on October 15

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000497.000009888.html
- anchor: #n2057002
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TOKIUM、株式会社メルカリ、株式会社圓窓、株式会社MIXI、日本マイクロソフト

Facts:
- 100% of all employees use AI
- Development output per engineer has increased 7.6 times compared with before the shift to AI-Native operations
- Review of operations across 33 company-wide areas
- Reduced monthly reporting workload by 7割
- Additional investment of more than 10億円
- Decisions made in about 1 month
- Capital: 100 million yen

## 【ニューエラ】ニューエラ東京丸の内 to open at Echika fit Tokyo in mid-September

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000525.000015945.html
- anchor: #n2057001
- Companies mentioned: ニューエラ、ニューエラ東京丸の内、NEW ERA® TOKYO MARUNOUCHI、NEW ERA® BLACK LABEL、9THIRTY™

Facts:
- ¥4,620

## 大人気を博した妖結界バトルストーリー『結界師』POP UP SHOP本日8月18日より、紀伊國屋書店新宿本店にて開催！

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000600.000080650.html
- anchor: #n2057000
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドリコム、紀伊國屋書店、小学館

Facts:
- Starting today, Tuesday, August 18, 2026
- Tuesday, August 18, 2026–Friday, September 4, 2026
- Price: ¥550 (tax included)
- BOX: ¥4,950 (tax included)
- BOX ¥5,500 (tax included)
- Price: ¥880 (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
- Price: ¥3,850 (tax included)
- Price: ¥4,400 (tax included)
- For every ¥2,200 spent on eligible products, including tax

## Special support from SMBC confirmed for the Pokémon UNITE division of e-sports team REJECT

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000615.000050979.html
- anchor: #n2056999
- Companies mentioned: REJECT、SMBC、Olive、SBI証券、Esports World Cup

Facts:
- August 28 (Friday)–30 (Sunday), 2026
- Through Saturday, August 29, 2026
- An account balance of at least ¥1万5千

## TOMORROW X TOGETHER to hold a pop-up store for their 5th Japanese single, “セツナハナビ (Setsuna Hanabi)”

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000646.000022823.html
- anchor: #n2056998
- Companies mentioned: TOMORROW X TOGETHER、株式会社BookLive、D'PARTMENT、東急プラザ原宿「ハラカド」、東急プラザ表参道「オモカド」、HYBE MUSIC GROUP、BIGHIT MUSIC、Lollapalooza

Facts:
- A limited-time pop-up event starting Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- Wednesday, August 19, 2026–Sunday, August 30
- ・Hours: 11:00–20:00
- In 2025, they held their first-ever 5-major-dome tour, attracting 35万人.

## Zenken speaks at the “Japan-India Skills Development Stakeholder Council,” hosted by the Indian government

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000713.000006978.html
- anchor: #n2056997
- Companies mentioned: Zenken株式会社、NSDC International

Facts:
- Held in New Delhi, India, on August 14, 2026
- In Japan, the transition from the Technical Intern Training Program to the new “Ikusei Shuro” employment development program is scheduled for April 2027.
- Capital: ¥439,950 thousand (as of June 30, 2026)

## にじさんじの人気VTuberユニット 3SKM、Weverse公式コミュニティをオープン！初めて日本のVTuberを迎え、日本のアーティストIPを拡張

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000735.000045862.html
- anchor: #n2056996
- Companies mentioned: にじさんじ、3SKM、Weverse、Weverse Company、ANYCOLOR, Inc.

Facts:
- A VTuber group with approximately 150 diverse influencers
- The original song “DIGGY DIGGY” has been played 1,115万 times
- The “Nodoubt” cover video has been played 1,709万 times
- Their 1st mini-album Nighthawks ranked 2nd on both the Oricon Daily Album Ranking and the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking
- Operates official communities for more than 180 domestic and international artists and audition programs

## To celebrate the release of the “Buffalo 66 × 10Culture” collaboration items, Vincent Gallo’s masterpiece Buffalo '66 will get its “final screening in Japan” for 1 week starting Friday, September 11!

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000792.000008641.html
- anchor: #n2056995
- Companies mentioned: ADAM ET ROPÉ、10Culture、Filmarks、LIONSGATE FILMS、WHITE CINE QUINTO、ミッドランドスクエア シネマ、MOVIX京都、イオンシネマ シアタス心斎橋、札幌シネマフロンティア、J'aDoRe JUN ONLINE

Facts:
- Limited to 1 week
- 5 theaters nationwide
- Flat 1,700 yen
- 118 minutes

## Memories of “those days” in the Heisei era come flooding back! Ojamajo Doremi Dokkaan! collaboration goods debut at サンキューマート! All items will be priced at 390 yen (429 yen including tax), launching in mid-September

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000796.000002319.html
- anchor: #n2056994
- Companies mentioned: エルソニック株式会社、サンキューマート

Facts:
- The “10000mAh mobile battery” costs 3,000 yen (3,300 yen including tax)
- A popular TV anime that began airing in 1999
- Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 12:00
- A total of 32 items will be available

## [TikTok total views surpass ※1400万] A spin-off of the short drama Detective Tirol, starring Kosei Naito, is in the works!

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000816.000003467.html
- anchor: #n2056993
- Companies mentioned: チロルチョコ株式会社、スマイルモンキー、エーライツ

Facts:
- More than 600 flavors released to date

## 結婚相談所パートナーエージェント20周年、「出会いがなければ月会費無料」の新コース＆記念キャンペーンを開始

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000858.000006313.html
- anchor: #n2056992
- Companies mentioned: タメニー株式会社、パートナーエージェント

Facts:
- Has helped create more than 35,000 marriages to date
- Amazon gift cards worth a total of 1 million yen

## OKI、中央大学との共同研究成果がIEEE TASLPに掲載

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000907.000017036.html
- anchor: #n2056991
- Companies mentioned: OKI、中央大学、IEEE

Facts:
- Published on May 5, 2026, in IEEE’s peer-reviewed international journal IEEE Transactions on Audio, Speech and Language Processing (TASLP)

## LiSA初の大規模展覧会の名古屋開催を記念し、アパレルブランド［ROY reflect overjoy］POP UP STORE を松坂屋名古屋店で開催！

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000964.000014948.html
- anchor: #n2056990
- Companies mentioned: LiSA、ROY reflect overjoy、松坂屋名古屋店、株式会社ソニー・ミュージックアーティスツ、株式会社ソニー・ミュージックソリューションズ、SACRA MUSIC、KADOKAWA アーティスト企画局、日本フェレロ株式会社、ZIP-FM

Facts:
- 2026 F/W items
- September 24 (Thursday)–27 (Sunday)
- General admission and university students: 2,300 yen (2,500 yen)
- High school students: 1,800 yen (2,000 yen)
- Elementary and junior high school students: 1,000 yen (1,200 yen)
- Ticket with a voucher for limited-edition merchandise (exhibition admission ticket + limited-edition merchandise voucher): flat rate of 4,700 yen (4,900 yen)
- Audio guide: 1,000 yen
- 2026年9月19日（土）～10月13日（火）

## 【スイスホテル南海大阪】実りの秋を味わう「Autumn International Lunch Buffet」2026年9月1日（火）～11月30日（月）開催

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001035.000052177.html
- anchor: #n2056989
- Companies mentioned: スイスホテル南海大阪、スイスホテル ホテル&リゾート グループ、アコーホテルズ

Facts:
- Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
- Monday, Nov. 30
- 36th floor
- Adults: ¥5,900
- Ages 4-12: ¥2,950
- Adults: ¥6,900
- Ages 4-12: ¥3,450
- 147 m above ground

## A new model joins the Swift Air 16, a thin, lightweight AI PC with a 16-inch display and weighing approximately 990 g

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001089.000000640.html
- anchor: #n2056988
- Companies mentioned: 日本エイサー株式会社、Acer、AMD

Facts:
- Large 16-inch display
- Approximately 990 g
- Approximately 15.9 mm at its thinnest point
- Approximately 13 hours of battery life
- 32 GB LPDDR5 memory
- 512 GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
- AI processing performance of up to 50 TOPS
- 約207万画素のフルHD IR Webカメラ

## ファイアーエムブレム 万紫千紅＆スプラトゥーン レイダースが熱い！ ロングポスター2枚＆ポストカードが付録の任天堂専門誌ニンテンドードリーム10月号発売

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001103.000016935.html
- anchor: #n2056987
- Companies mentioned: 任天堂、徳間書店、アンビット、スプラトゥーン レイダース、ファイアーエムブレム 万紫千紅、Star Fox、ぽこ あ ポケモン、あつまれ どうぶつの森、鬼武者 Way of the Sword、東方紅魔郷:New Classic、TATSUJIN EXTREME、ほの暮しの庭、ソニックフロンティア、ファイナルファンタジーXIV、メタファー：リファンタジオ、STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT、ドラマライク アドベンチャー「本と鍵の季節」

Facts:
- Special price: 1280 yen (10% tax included)

## Win an acrylic coaster with a handwritten signature and your name! Campaign launches to celebrate the release of Hinako-sensei’s Sugar Appeal!【ホーリンラブブックス】

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001239.000005279.html
- anchor: #n2056986
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TORICO、ホーリンラブブックス、コアマガジン

Facts:
- Through 23:59 on Monday, August 24, 2026
- On sale September 3, 2026
- Shipping scheduled for around December 2026
- Approximately 3 months from ordering to delivery

## Instantly turn OFF the screen you don’t want others to see! New HDMI video conversion adapter with a convenient switch at your fingertips, helping you handle unexpected situations during meetings without panicking

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001506.000026881.html
- anchor: #n2056985
- Companies mentioned: エレコム株式会社、Zoom、Microsoft Teams、USB Implementers Forum、HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.、Video Electronics Standards Association

Facts:
- Price: ¥3,480 (typical in-store price), ¥3,164 (before tax)
- Supports resolutions of up to 4K (3,840 × 2,160 px) / 60Hz.

## Snaps firmly into place with a magnet! Keep your desk uncluttered. Power your computer and add USB ports with a single device: a new USB Type-C-connected USB hub with a magnet.

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001510.000026881.html
- anchor: #n2056984
- Companies mentioned: エレコム株式会社、Amazon、ビックカメラ.com、エレコムダイレクトショップ、楽天市場店、Yahoo!ショッピング

Facts:
- Price: ¥4,180 (typical in-store price), ¥3,800 (before tax)
- The USB cable is built in, so there's no need to worry about losing it. At approximately 0.3m long, it provides ample length and is easy to manage.
- With a maximum input of 100W, it can charge computers, tablets and other devices.
- The device itself uses 5W, so the maximum input is 100W and the maximum output is 95W. To supply power at 95W, please use a 100W AC charger.

## Made with soft-touch silicone that resists tangling! Four USB Type-C cable colors, officially certified by USB-IF and supporting 240W charging, launch today

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001511.000026881.html
- anchor: #n2056983
- Companies mentioned: エレコム株式会社、USB-IF、ビックカメラ.com、ヨドバシ.com

Facts:
- Supports up to 240W (48V/5A)
- Data transfer at up to 480Mbps (theoretical value)
- Cable length: approximately 1m (excluding connector)
- Price: ¥1,980 (typical in-store price), ¥1,800 (before tax)

## Glen Elgin 2015 with a Tokyo Ghoul label to be sold by lottery! Entries open September 1 (Tue.)

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001956.000002610.html
- anchor: #n2056982
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社小学館集英社プロダクション、WHISKY MEW、集英社、小学館

Facts:
- Cumulative circulation: 47 million copies
- Sale price: 16,500 yen including tax
- Total number of bottles: 289
- 700ml
- Age: 10 years
- Alcohol content: 57.3%
- Number available by lottery: 239 bottles

## Works by high school students come together under the theme of “light”! The 9th Akashi Young Art Challenge will be held from September 27 (Sun.) to October 4 (Sun.), 2026! 明石市立文化博物館

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001970.000002610.html
- anchor: #n2056981
- Companies mentioned: 明石市立文化博物館、兵庫県立明石南高等学校

Facts:
- Sept. 27
- October 4
- 9:30～17:30
- 15:00まで

## The first brand mook for ボンカレー is coming out! Comes with a 2-piece curry plate and spoon set

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002464.000005069.html
- anchor: #n2056980
- Companies mentioned: ボンカレー、TJ MOOK

Facts:
- Price: 2,915 yen (tax included)

## The 83rd Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross Information Bureau livestream, just ahead of the global version's 6.5th anniversary, will reveal event information for August 20!

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002592.000007736.html
- anchor: #n2056979
- Companies mentioned: ネットマーブル、ネットマーブルジャパン株式会社、Netmarble Corp.、Netmarble F&C Inc.、Kabam、SpinX Games、Jam City、HYBE、NCSOFT

Facts:
- This smash-hit series has sold more than 55 million copies.

## Rising young pianist Budo, acclaimed for outstanding skill, to hold the Osaka show, the finale of a nationwide tour, on August 30 (Sun.)!

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002763.000020945.html
- anchor: #n2056978
- Companies mentioned: Budo、テレビ大阪、住友生命いずみホール、ベートーヴェン、リスト、シューマン、ビゼー、ホロヴィッツ、角野隼斗

Facts:
- Over 20 million total YouTube views
- Boasts 140,000 subscribers
- Advance ticket: 6,000 yen (tax included)
- Same-day ticket: 6,500 yen (tax included)
- Advance ticket: 10,000 yen (tax included)
- Same-day ticket: 10,500 yen (tax included)

## U-NEXT to offer Premier League live viewings at JOYSOUND “Miru Hako” venues nationwide. Selected matches, primarily featuring teams with Japanese players, will be shown in karaoke rooms across Japan starting with the 2026/27 season.

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002905.000031998.html
- anchor: #n2056977
- Companies mentioned: U-NEXT、JOYSOUND、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、エヴァートン、クリスタル・パレス、ラ・リーガ、エールディヴィジ、Paravi、TBS、テレビ東京

Facts:
- 2026/27 season
- 8月22日（土）23:00キックオフ
- More than 460,000 movies, dramas, anime and other titles
- More than 1.29 million manga and books

## Wakasa Yurika, editor-in-chief of Nicola, to speak at the seminar “Unpacking Gen Alpha's Values Through Teen Trends” at the TOKYO TOY SHOW 2026 on August 27

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003193.000047877.html
- anchor: #n2056976
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社新潮社、東急エージェンシー、株式会社東急エージェンシーα世代デザインファーム「αFind」、東京ビッグサイト

Facts:
- August 27, 2026
- Will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year
- From 14:00 on August 27 (Thu.)

## Miyu Honda joins as a guest! Fuku Suzuki unexpectedly talks romance with his childhood friend Miyu Honda… New York's Yashiki calls Fuku Suzuki a “romance talk guy”! Yukipoyo says Miyu Honda's description of her ideal man “sounds dangerous…”

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003807.000064643.html
- anchor: #n2056975
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、AbemaTV,Inc.、WANIMA

Facts:
- It will air for free today, August 18, 2026 (Tue.), starting at 9 p.m.

## FRAY I.D unveils the looks from its “CHECK COLLECTION,” bringing color to early fall, starting August 18 (Tue.)!

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004347.000018505.html
- anchor: #n2056974
- Companies mentioned: FRAY I.D、USAGI ONLINE、MASH STORE

Facts:
- Shirt ¥20,900
- Camisole tops ¥16,500
- Skirt ¥26,180
- Pierced earrings ¥6,600
- Shoes ¥27,940
- Jacket ¥36,960
- Ensemble knit ¥23,100
- Skirt ¥26,400
- Bag ¥15,400
- Vest ¥23,100
- Dress ¥26,950
- Bag ¥17,930
- Shoes ¥25,300
- Scarf ¥7,920
- Camisole ¥8,800
- Pierced earrings ¥6,930

## Set up a large 120-inch screen wherever you need it, right away. A new freestanding, ultra-short-throw projector screen supporting 4K

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006080.000011495.html
- anchor: #n2056973
- Companies mentioned: サンワサプライ株式会社、サンワダイレクト

Facts:
- Large 120-inch screen
- Sale price: 90,727 yen (before tax)

## To mark the 50th anniversary of its theatrical release, the Rocky Cinema Concert is finally coming to Japan for the first time! A celebration featuring a big-screen presentation and live orchestra! Priority ticket sales begin!

- Published: 2026-08-18T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008897.000001355.html
- anchor: #n2056972
- Companies mentioned: WOWOW、TCG Entertainment、MGM、キョードー東京、朝日新聞社、松竹音楽出版、TBSラジオ

Facts:
- 50th anniversary of its theatrical release
- Dec. 18, 2026
- S seats: 9,900 yen
- A seats: 8,800 yen
- B seats: 5,500 yen
- Released in 1976
- Running time: approximately 1 hour 59 minutes