# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-18 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 1 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.

## タクトデザイン工房, which handled the interior design, has opened 「トラベロッジ大阪心斎橋」. An opening ceremony was held on Aug. 6, 2026.

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:43:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000150045.html
- anchor: #n2057967
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タクトデザイン工房、トラベロッジ・ホテルズ・アジア、トラベロッジ大阪心斎橋

Facts:
- 302 guest rooms across the property

## [Survey] About 70% of people with mental or developmental disabilities who have taken leave from work; reasonable accommodations are key to a workplace where people can continue working

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:42:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000082189.html
- anchor: #n2057968
- Companies mentioned: パーソルダイバース株式会社、パーソルグループ、dodaチャレンジ、ミラトレ、Neuro Dive

Facts:
- Among people with mental or developmental disabilities, 67.3% have taken leave from work at their current or a past workplace
- 休職後、半数以上が3ヶ月以内、7割超が半年以内に職場復帰している
- After taking leave, “specific accommodations and proposals related to work (26.3%)”

## [メンズ眉毛サロンKegirai] Launches 「メンズ眉毛白書」, a specialized media outlet covering men’s eyebrows and their effect on first impressions

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:40:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000183614.html
- anchor: #n2057969
- Companies mentioned: K2株式会社、メンズ眉毛サロンKegirai

Facts:
- More than 50 salons
- Repeat-customer rate: over 90%
- First-time eyebrow salon visit rate: over 90%
- Average Google review rating: over 4.5
- 13 stores nationwide

## [Shiga, Shigaraki] 「欅の宿 縁」, a Japanese-style auberge limited to one group per day, launches a special accommodation plan for a limited time to mark its feature on テレビ朝日’s 「マツコ＆有吉 かりそめ天国」

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000166709.html
- anchor: #n2057970
- Companies mentioned: サーガ株式会社、テレビ朝日、京都岡崎いく田

Facts:
- Price: from 200,900 yen for 2 adults sharing 1 room, including dinner and breakfast
- Making luxurious use of a 700-square-meter site
- Accommodates up to 15 guests

## Develops next-generation 3D power module achieving ultra-compact size and high power density

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:37:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000121956.html
- anchor: #n2057971
- Companies mentioned: 住友ベークライト株式会社、国立大学法人東北大学、PCIM Europe 2026

Facts:
- Inverter output density: 300 [kVA/L]
- Keeps warpage in the power module to 20 [um] or less
- Bonding layer with the cooler is 100 [um] thick or less

## E Ink and JR東海エージェンシー announce trial installation of electronic paper signage

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:37:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000187748.html
- anchor: #n2057972
- Companies mentioned: E Ink、JR東海エージェンシー、AUO Display Plus、Sharp、マサチューセッツ工科大学、The Climate Pledge、Science Based Targets Initiative、フィナンシャル・タイムズ、日本経済新聞社、Statista、タイペイ・エクスチェンジ、ルクセンブルク市場

Facts:
- 1日あたり約100,000人（2024年度JR東海利用者のみ）が行き交う利用客の多いエリア

## Recovery from the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake is progressing, and 「湯の児温泉 海と夕やけ」 will resume serving dinner from Sept. 1

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:35:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000182440.html
- anchor: #n2057973
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社湯の児海と夕やけ、湯の児温泉 海と夕やけ、水俣市

Facts:
- Starting September 1, 2026
- 2,000-yen discount coupon
- Equivalent to 10 liters of gasoline
- Aug. 14 to Dec. 31, 2026

## That first glass signals the start of autumn. Festbier goes on tap Sept. 11 (Fri.) at 「オクトーバーフェスト2026 in芝公園」

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:34:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000047941.html
- anchor: #n2057974
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビー・エフ・シー、オクトーバーフェスト実行委員会、APAMAN(株)、SKWイーストアジア、KKday Japan、文化放送、パウラーナー、ホフブロイ、ハッカープショール、マイセナー、ドイツ観光局、バイエルン州駐日代表部、東京都、(財)日本環境協会

Facts:
- 13 days in total
- 11 German brands
- Adults (junior high school students and older): 500 yen
- 25 days

## 「ヨコハマコミュニティシンガーズ with ザ・ソウルマティックス」 gospel concert! 1,000 guests invited free of charge

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:34:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001580.000014302.html
- anchor: #n2057975
- Companies mentioned: ヨコハマコミュニティシンガーズ、ザ・ソウルマティックス、THE SOULMATICS、関内ホール、横浜市市民文化会館、かんないアート＆メディアパートナーズ、ｔｖｋコミュニケーションズ、テレビ神奈川、神奈川新聞社、清光社、公益財団法人 横浜市芸術文化振興財団

Facts:
- 3 months of rehearsals
- 11th term
- Sept. 26, 2026
- August 15, 2026
- Performance expected to last about 2 hours
- Doors open at 14:30
- 15：00開演
- 10：00～18：00

## NICHINOグループのマスコットキャラクター「レイミー」が「NIKKEI 企業キャラクター総選挙2026」にエントリー！

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:30:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000165096.html
- anchor: #n2057976
- Companies mentioned: 日本農薬株式会社、日本経済新聞社

Facts:
- “NIKKEI Corporate Character General Election 2026”
- A total of 80 varieties of レイミー

## 来たれ、未来の起業家！「かながわ学生ビジネスアイデアコンテスト」の参加者を募集します！

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001694.000108051.html
- anchor: #n2057977
- Companies mentioned: 神奈川県、Kawasaki-NEDO Innovation Center（K-NIC）、横浜市次世代起業家創出拠点「YOXO BOX」、WeWorkオーシャンゲートみなとみらい

Facts:
- Students under 30※ who live or study in the prefecture
- Final judging and awards ceremony: Dec. 13, Reiwa 8 (Sunday)
- From 14:00 on Aug. 18, Reiwa 8 (Tuesday), to 17:00 on Oct. 6 (Tuesday)
- Event period: Every Sunday from Aug. 23 to Sept. 27, Reiwa 8 (6 sessions in total)
- Date and time: Aug. 24, Reiwa 8 (Monday), 14:00–16:40 (networking follows)
- Date and time: Sept. 15, Reiwa 8 (Tuesday), 18:30–19:30 (networking follows)

## 🐾 12 pharmacies specializing in pets have surpassed 400 partner hospitals and 110,000 prescriptions cumulatively! Separation of prescribing and dispensing at veterinary hospitals is expanding!

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000133703.html
- anchor: #n2057983
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社12薬局、どうぶつの総合病院、京都医療センター

Facts:
- Partner hospitals: over 400
- Cumulative prescriptions received: over 110,000
- At the time of the previous announcement (as of March 31, 2025: 250 partner hospitals
- The number of partner hospitals is about 1.6 times higher
- Cumulative prescriptions received are about 2.2 times higher
- 料金は1件25円〜
- Staffed by 20 pharmacists

## [宝酒造] タカラ 「焼酎ハイボール」〈強烈りんごサイダー割り〉 to launch as a limited fall-winter product on Sept. 8 (Tuesday)

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000112.000166337.html
- anchor: #n2057982
- Companies mentioned: 宝酒造、タカラ

Facts:
- Alcohol content: 7%
- 20g per 350ml
- 28g per 500ml
- 350ml / ¥159
- 500ml / ¥217
- 20th anniversary of its launch

## [Sept. 16 (Wednesday) | Conference speaker announcement] TechSuite株式会社 to speak at the online conference 「BtoBマーケティング AI攻略カンファレンス2026」

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000156.000118298.html
- anchor: #n2057981
- Companies mentioned: TechSuite株式会社、GMO TECH株式会社、コニカミノルタ株式会社

Facts:
- Track record of more than 30,000 AI-written articles
- Reached monthly sales on the scale of 100 million yen within 1 year of launch

## 株式会社クロスワン seeks participants for the 3rd networking event for FCチャンネル’s FC 「池袋」, scheduled for Aug. 28 at 牛タン たんと Ikebukuro

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000179.000162890.html
- anchor: #n2057980
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クロスワン、FCチャンネル、牛タン たんと

Facts:
- Approximately 20 people participated in the 1st meetup
- From 17:00 on Aug. 28, 2026

## あいちFG × 名古屋鉄道 to hold the art contest 「いちばん」

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000531.000089084.html
- anchor: #n2057979
- Companies mentioned: 名古屋鉄道、あいちフィナンシャルグループ、IDEABLE WORKS、あいち銀行、名鉄グランドホテル、エムズロイヤルギャラリー、ナナちゃんストリート

Facts:
- Student category: about 10 works
- General category: 3 works
- Exhibition period: Nov. 20, 2026–Jan. 17, 2027

## FM AICHI wide-format program 「DAYDREAM MAGIC」 teams up with 「金鯱しいたけ」, shiitake mushrooms dedicated at Atsuta Shrine! Listeners invited to a shiitake harvest experience!

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000723.000036704.html
- anchor: #n2057978
- Companies mentioned: FM AICHI、株式会社エフエム愛知、レクシア株式会社

Facts:
- Up to 4 groups each week
- 1組につき最大4名まで
- 参加費は1組につき2200円
- Applications to participate in the project are expected to be accepted through December 2026

## Glamo launches 「グラモ宅配ボックス」, an IoT parcel locker for apartment buildings designed to eliminate “unused and long-term occupied” compartments

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:23:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000196.000058095.html
- anchor: #n2057915
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Looop、株式会社グラモ、ナインドット

Facts:
- Service begins today, Aug. 18, 2026 (Tuesday)
- A total of 7 models: 2 standalone parcel locker models and 5 combination models with mailboxes
- Expertise gained through more than 15 years of operating actual equipment since the company’s founding

## アール・ブリュット2026巡回展「ソウゾウ・トレイニング！ －ひきだす、つなぐ、この場所で－」都内３カ所で開催

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:22:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001101.000038211.html
- anchor: #n2057916
- Companies mentioned: 東京都渋谷公園通りギャラリー、公益財団法人東京都歴史文化財団、はじまりの美術館、NPO法人チア・アート、筑波大学岩田祐佳梨研究室、AFFORDANCE inc.

Facts:
- To be held at 3 locations in Tokyo
- 7 artists or groups
- From Oct. 10, 2026 (Saturday)
- Jan. 15–Jan. 24, 2027

## [2026 survey] More than 40% of seniors have felt they might have heatstroke. How to stay safe in summer without relying solely on hydration

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000131.000054072.html
- anchor: #n2057917
- Companies mentioned: ウェルネスダイニング株式会社

Facts:
- Make a point of drinking water frequently
- Make a point of taking in salt and minerals as well
- Often spends time indoors in air-conditioned rooms
- Tea (barley tea, green tea, oolong tea, etc.)
- Water
- Oral rehydration solution
- Tends to stick to similar menu items, such as cold foods and noodles

## FUKUOKA SOCIAL START UP ACADEMY, a social entrepreneurship program launched in Fukuoka City, opens its 5th cohort after receiving a total of 555 applications

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:19:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000037341.html
- anchor: #n2057918
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ボーダレス・ジャパン、Fukuoka Growth Next、ボーダレスアカデミー

Facts:
- More than 50 social businesses
- Sales of 10 billion yen in FY2024
- Equivalent to half the regular tuition (about 120,000 yen)
- Support for up to 5 people

## HADO, which has spread to more than 40 countries and regions worldwide, establishes international governing body International HADO Federation

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:18:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000285.000020005.html
- anchor: #n2057919
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社meleap、International HADO Federation、International HADO Federation Ltd.

Facts:
- Expanding to more than 40 countries and regions worldwide
- The cumulative number of players has exceeded 10 million

## 株式会社Livetoon to hold Entertainment Hackathon 2026 for students

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:16:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000142578.html
- anchor: #n2057920
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Livetoon、Datadog、mugendAI、Gipt、Latens、エンジニアのミカタ

Facts:
- A total of 150,000 yen will be awarded as the grand prize and additional prize
- Held from September 7, 2026 (Monday) to September 14 (Monday)

## [Industry-government-academia collaboration] The whole town becomes a classroom beyond school walls. Elementary school students take on everything from growing rice using the aigamo duck farming method to product development and sales in the Omusubi Project

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:15:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000187376.html
- anchor: #n2057921
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社IKIpuro、READYFOR

Facts:
- 742,000 yen in support
- Target amount: 700,000 yen
- 72 people

## Advance launch of a much-talked-about eye serum. Special event to be held at ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:11:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000173.000025416.html
- anchor: #n2057812
- Companies mentioned: クラランス株式会社、ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ、CLARINS

Facts:
- Ahead of its nationwide release on August 21, 2026 (Friday)
- CLARINS Double Serum Eye ADC, 20mL, 11,000 yen (tax included)
- CLARINS Double Serum Series Set, 23,210 yen (tax included)
- Customers who spend 13,200 yen (tax included) or more during the event

## かにじぇんぬ 金沢 grand opening in Kanazawa's Nishi Chaya District on September 7, 2026! QRAUDグループ, which operates more than 20 locations in Japan, makes its first foray into Hokuriku! Media-exclusive preview and tasting event on September 4

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:10:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000035415.html
- anchor: #n2057813
- Companies mentioned: QRAUD、QRAUDグループ、かにじぇんぬ、かにじぇんぬ 金沢、ASMEDIA

Facts:
- Operates more than 20 locations in Japan
- Plans to open 2 locations in Dubai as well
- Seating: 8

## 2 recipients of the Microsoft Top Partner Engineer Award 2026; OMOYEL's AI agent and Copilot Studio support were key to the win

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000129109.html
- anchor: #n2057818
- Companies mentioned: OMOYEL株式会社、日本マイクロソフト株式会社、Microsoft Copilot Studio、Microsoft Azure、Microsoft Fabric、Microsoft Foundry、Power Automate、Microsoft Power Apps、Azure AI Search、Azure Functions、Azure Cosmos DB、LINE、Visual Studio Code、NTTデータ、イオン、rinna株式会社

Facts:
- At a company in the public infrastructure industry with around 3,500 employees
- Achieved a rapid rollout, reaching actual business use in approximately 1 month
- More than 800 employees have already completed the training
- Satisfaction rating: 4.3/5
- Achieved a rapid rollout, from reaching the verification (PoC) stage—which typically takes several months—to actual business use in as little as 1 month

## マツイ Umeshu Soda earns top honors at ISC2026!

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000045998.html
- anchor: #n2057817
- Companies mentioned: 松井酒造合名会社、International Spirits Challenge (ISC) 2026、ドリンクス・インターナショナル、マツイ

Facts:
- The fact that 2 of our products were selected at the same time
- Only 3 products were awarded Double Gold
- 70 products received awards in total
- Thousands of alcoholic beverages entered from more than 70 countries worldwide

## zen place, one of Japan's largest Pilates and yoga studio chains, completely revamps its app's personalized video feature, with AI delivering “words tailored to each person”

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000468.000043196.html
- anchor: #n2057816
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ZEN PLACE、Balanced Body®、一般社団法人日本リカバリー協会、厚生労働省

Facts:
- 150 locations nationwide
- More than 1,000 instructors
- Approximately 70.56 million people
- 77.4%
- 34.6%
- 1本約1分
- 1日最大6本
- Approximately 3,700 videos
- Around 9,000 videos

## 一橋大学において実施中のJR東日本寄附講義に新たな講義を開講します

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001500.000017557.html
- anchor: #n2057815
- Companies mentioned: 一橋大学、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、JR東日本、WaaS共創コンソーシアム

## 9 challengers aiming to launch businesses selected at entrepreneurial hub ARUYO ODAWARA!

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001690.000108051.html
- anchor: #n2057814
- Companies mentioned: 神奈川県、ARUYO ODAWARA、AGORA Hon-atsugi

Facts:
- Approximately ６ months

## 【愛知県豊橋市】特区でワイン造りがスタート！ 構想10年、悲願の「豊橋ワイン」が産声を上げる

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:09:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000985.000025583.html
- anchor: #n2057819
- Companies mentioned: 豊橋市、株式会社チロル、ゴトウコンクリート

Facts:
- The winery is a two-story wooden building with a total floor area of 166.33㎡
- Annual production is projected to reach 2,000 liters
- A minimum annual production of 6,000 liters is required to obtain a fruit wine manufacturing license
- In the special zone, the requirement is lowered to 2,000 liters

## Wizz, a social app for young people launched in Paris, adopts AppHarbr's ad quality and security technology to verify more than 4 billion ads in real time over 1 year

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:08:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000186159.html
- anchor: #n2057820
- Companies mentioned: Wizz、AppHarbr、Yoti、Cinder、Thorn、Tech Coalition

Facts:
- Approximately 0.17% of ads were blocked as unsafe before they could be delivered to users
- Approximately 3 million monthly active users (MAU), primarily aged 18–24
- Operating in more than 20 countries worldwide
- Detailed content monitoring and management based on approximately 70 categories

## [JUNO Machine Installation Case] align charm（アラインチャーム）, a Pilates and Yamuna studio built around the concept “Align before you move,” opens in September 2026 at Bellb Nagayama in Tama City.

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:08:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000166065.html
- anchor: #n2057821
- Companies mentioned: align charm（アラインチャーム）、JUNO PILATES、JUNO

Facts:
- September 2026
- Trial lesson (60 minutes) / 4,400 yen
- 2 sessions per month: 18,800 yen
- 4 sessions per month: 35,200 yen
- 6 sessions per month: 50,400 yen
- Private: 9,900 yen
- Group: 3,300 yen
- Semi-private: 5,500 yen
- Enrollment fee: 11,000 yen

## A warm welcome with videos and posters ☆ Digital signage installed in front of the Shinkansen ticket gates at JR豊橋駅

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:07:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000995.000025583.html
- anchor: #n2057822
- Companies mentioned: 豊橋市、JR豊橋駅

Facts:
- Screening hours: 6:00–24:00
- Operations begin on 令和8年 August 7 (Friday)

## [20% OFF with advance reservation!] 6 models of unmanaged switches launching simultaneously on August 25 (Tuesday)

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:06:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000305.000093240.html
- anchor: #n2057823
- Companies mentioned: ティーピーリンクジャパン株式会社、TP-Linkグループ、Amazon.co.jp

Facts:
- 20% OFF
- August 25, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Until August 24 (Monday)
- PoE+ power supply with a total output of up to 65W
- Estimated retail price: 5,980 yen (tax included)
- Estimated retail price: 7,980 yen (tax included)
- Estimated retail price: 13,900 yen (tax included)
- Estimated retail price: 12,800 yen (tax included)

## [Non Hoi Photo Awards 2026] Open to everyone! Photos of animals full of love for のんほいパーク wanted for a chance to appear in the official calendar!

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:05:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000994.000025583.html
- anchor: #n2057824
- Companies mentioned: 豊橋市、豊橋総合動植物公園、のんほいパーク、豊橋創造大学、豊橋創造大学経営学部経営学科、三輪・山口プロジェクト、のんほいパーク盛り上げ隊！

Facts:
- Night zoo “Night ZOO,” which drew 130,000 visitors last year
- Adults: ¥1,600
- Elementary and junior high school students: ¥800

## Rakuten launches initiative in partnership with 住宅金融支援機構 to award “Rakuten Points” to 【Flat 35】 users through “Flat Sumai-ru Points”

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:05:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002679.000005889.html
- anchor: #n2057825
- Companies mentioned: 楽天グループ株式会社、住宅金融支援機構

Facts:
- Up to 150,000 points
- 20,000 points
- Oct. 1, 2026

## A sweets brand focused on the aroma of black tea and butter makes its debut at Daimaru Tokyo! The latest sweets at Daimaru Tokyo

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:04:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002493.000005342.html
- anchor: #n2057826
- Companies mentioned: ＬＥＡＦ ｅｔ ＢＥＵＲＲＥ（リーフ エ ブール）、ハワイアンスイーツカンパニー、廣尾瓢月堂、株式会社大丸松坂屋百貨店

Facts:
- Pack of 6
- ¥972
- Pack of 12
- ¥1,944
- 1 piece
- From ¥398
- Pack of 9
- ¥1,296
- Through 9/15 (Tuesday)

## [A shortcut to a job offer] Networking event with key figures from M&A brokerage firms for people seeking to change jobs or find employment to be held on August 27

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:01:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000080445.html
- anchor: #n2057827
- Companies mentioned: Right Brothers株式会社、中小企業庁、日本M&Aセンター

Facts:
- There are 3,399 businesses supporting M&A
- There are 2,498 businesses with “0–2” employees dedicated to M&A support operations
- There are 3,053 businesses established in or after the 2010s
- More than 500 job seekers have participated to date
- Capital: ¥34,380,000

## Opening date set for APA Hotel Kagoshima Tenmonkan ANNEX (new building); reservations now available through APA Direct (official website and APA app) — opening campaign underway

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000875.000018265.html
- anchor: #n2057828
- Companies mentioned: アパホテル株式会社、株式会社SWAN

Facts:
- Opening date set for September 17, 2026
- ANNEX (74 rooms) to open
- ¥1,000 discount coupon

## “食べログ Ice Cream & Gelato Hyakumeiten 2026” announced

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001051.000001455.html
- anchor: #n2057829
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カカクコム、食べログ、Giolitti Cafe 有楽町店、ソーワ、冷乳果工房GENOVA、ビヤンネートル、FLOTO、L'AVENUE、L'AVENUE BiS、アリエッタ デル ジェラート、ジェラテリア ジーナ

Facts:
- Tokyo leads with 25 shops
- 12 new shops have joined the Hyakumeiten list
- More than 900,000 listed shops
- 95.49 million review posts
- 97.08 million monthly users
- 2.45971 billion monthly page views

## The “Muscat Mania!” afternoon tea, featuring a lavish taste of seasonal Shine Muscat grapes, launches September 4! From October 23, enjoy the “Halloween” afternoon tea, blending chestnuts with the flavors of Muscat

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000125674.html
- anchor: #n2057831
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ホライズン・ホテルズ、グランドプリンスホテル大阪ベイ、Seibu Prince Global Rewards、SEIBU PRINCE CLUB

Facts:
- Starting Friday, September 4, 2026
- From Friday, October 23, 2026, through Tuesday, November 3 (public holiday)
- Number of rooms: 432
- Adults ¥5,800
- Children (ages 6–12) ¥3,480
- ¥500 off the regular adult price

## “SHIBUYA109 × JO1 AUTUMN CAMPAIGN”

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000427.000033586.html
- anchor: #n2057830
- Companies mentioned: SHIBUYA109、JO1、株式会社SHIBUYA109エンタテイメント、中部電力、東急百貨店

Facts:
- Tuesday, September 1–Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- Opening at 5 locations nationwide
- 1会計3,000円(税込み)ごとに1枚プレゼント
- A total of 19 winners will receive prizes including an instant photo of a member of their choice
- A total of 9 winners will receive “JO1” POPUP STORE items

## Catalog gift companyリンベル and RAPAS enter into a business partnership, launching “墨結び,” a new gift combining a catalog gift with a handwritten calligraphy work by a calligrapher

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000169136.html
- anchor: #n2057956
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社RAPAS、リンベル株式会社、花キューピット株式会社

Facts:
- 美味百撰 紅花：7,920円（税込）
- 美味百撰 銀杏：13,420円（税込）
- 美味百撰 榛：18,920円（税込）
- 美味百撰 李：24,420円（税込）
- ciao（チャオ） のぞみ：6,710円（税込）
- ciao（チャオ） おもい：8,910円（税込）
- ciao（チャオ） めぐみ：12,210円（税込）
- ciao（チャオ） ほほえみ：14,410円（税込）
- Capital: 608,935,000 yen (including capital reserves)
- Number of employees: 545

## Stays firmly in place when set down, lifts easily when picked up: order bookings open on Makuake for “Terra Hold,” a tip-resistant ceramic mug

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000187982.html
- anchor: #n2057955
- Companies mentioned: Rync Trading、Makuake

Facts:
- Generous 400 ml capacity
- Pre-sales begin August 15, 2026.
- Shipping scheduled to begin in October 2026

## Comfort and playfulness for everyday living. Interior brand RUGHAUS launches a collaboration rug with fashion brand “NKNIT.”

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000144774.html
- anchor: #n2057954
- Companies mentioned: RUGHAUS、NKNIT、TOSHIAKI OKI

Facts:
- ¥46,000
- ¥76,000
- ¥99,000

## Approximately 3.89 million scholarly works from Japanese institutional repositories integrated into OpenAlex, one of the world’s largest open bibliographic databases

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000181862.html
- anchor: #n2057953
- Companies mentioned: 国立情報学研究所（NII）、OpenAlex、iJapan株式会社、ウェルカム・トラスト（Wellcome Trust）、国立研究開発法人日本医療研究開発機構（AMED）、国立研究開発法人新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構（NEDO）

Facts:
- Of the 4.78 million records collected from the IRDB OAI-PMH endpoint, 3.89 million have been registered as works in OpenAlex after quality processing, including the removal of deleted records and out-of-scope content, and deduplication.
- 76.3%: Share of works with an open-access URL (including PDFs and landing pages)
- The Institutional Repository Database (IRDB) contains approximately 2.64 million Japanese-language scholarly papers.

## Notice regarding the retirement and appointment of directors

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000007837.html
- anchor: #n2057952
- Companies mentioned: 公益社団法人アニマル・ドネーション、株式会社リクルート、Visionalグループ、株式会社M＆Aサクシード

Facts:
- We have received donations totaling ¥820,906,457 as of the end of June 2026
- July 2010 (service launched: September 2011)

## 2027 Surutto KANSAI Train & Bus Calendar to go on sale!

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000142566.html
- anchor: #n2057951
- Companies mentioned: スルッとKANSAI協議会、関西大学、阪神電車、近畿日本鉄道、南海電鉄、京都市交通局、山陽電車、嵐電、静岡鉄道、岡山電気軌道、神姫バス、高槻市営バス、南海バス、叡山電車、近鉄グッズマートby KRE、近鉄百貨店ネットショップ、南海電車グッズオンラインショップ、鉄道甲子園オンラインショップ、ジェイアール西日本商事通販サイト「トレインボックス」、関西大学オフィシャルグッズECサイトカンダイパンセマルシェ、はとマルシェonline

Facts:
- 59 railway and bus operators
- 1,100 yen (tax included)

## Announcement of the launch of “Nova,” an easy-to-use AI website builder

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000148405.html
- anchor: #n2057950
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウイル、WebPros社

Facts:
- Paid plans start at ¥990
- Nova-Start plan: 15 AI credits/month
- Nova-Build plan: 35 AI credits/month
- Nova-Grow plan: 85 AI credits/month
- Nova-Scale plan: 200 AI credits/month

## フェデックス honors founder Frederick W. Smith’s legacy through an airport name change and the “FWS Day of Service” community service initiative

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000171810.html
- anchor: #n2057949
- Companies mentioned: フェデックス、フェデラル エクスプレス、フェデックス コーポレーション、フェデラル エクスプレス コーポレーション

Facts:
- Annual sales: $86 billion
- More than 450,000 employees
- 1日あたり1,800万個以上の貨物
- More than 2.4 million packages every day
- More than 120 volunteer activities

## 【導入事例】住友商事株式会社 不動産SBU様｜カーボンニュートラル戦略推進（GXコンシェルジュ）

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000172413.html
- anchor: #n2057948
- Companies mentioned: 住友商事株式会社、GXコンシェルジュ、アビームコンサルティング株式会社

## PinS2026 “Transfer Student” role awarded to 中村ケンゴ

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000028784.html
- anchor: #n2057947
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人インビジブル、富岡町教育委員会、メグミオギタギャラリー、横浜美術館、東京都現代美術館、掛川市二の丸美術館、Galerie aussiaga France、アートダイバー、多摩美術大学

Facts:
- From Aug. 25, 2026, through early March 2027
- The plan is to ultimately leave at least 1 work on campus
- “Modern Lovers” and “JAPANS” (メグミオギタギャラリー, 2018)
- “Osamu Tezuka × Shotaro Ishinomori: The Power of Manga” (東京都現代美術館, 2013)
- “Japan × Painting Exhibition (Nihon Gaten!): 6 Artists Who Inspire” (横浜美術館, 2006)
- The solo exhibition “The Language of Forms, the Heart of Painting,” the first in Tokyo in 8 years, is scheduled to open on Sept. 25 (メグミオギタギャラリー)

## Japanese-language edition of “SIAM V3 Professional Body of Knowledge” released

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000187415.html
- anchor: #n2057946
- Companies mentioned: DIG2ネクスト株式会社、Scopism、EXIN、itSMF International

Facts:
- August 13, 2026
- May 2026
- June 2026

## Supporting children’s oral health in partnership with 八尾市! Hosting a hands-on dental hygienist-led class, “Become a Toothbrushing Master Starting Today! Learn the Right Way to Brush Your Teeth Through Videos”

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000117002.html
- anchor: #n2057945
- Companies mentioned: ヤマトエスロン株式会社、八尾市

Facts:
- September 2, 2026
- Approximately 123 first-grade elementary school students

## Oral care even during disasters when water is unavailable. A special outreach class using “water-free toothbrushing” will be held at elementary schools in 八尾市, Osaka Prefecture

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000117002.html
- anchor: #n2057944
- Companies mentioned: ヤマトエスロン株式会社、八尾市

Facts:
- Date and time: Sept. 16, 2026 (Wednesday), 10:45–12:25
- Date and time: Oct. 22, 2026 (Thursday), 13:40–15:20
- Audience: Approximately 92 fifth-grade elementary school students
- Audience: Approximately 57 fifth-grade elementary school students

## 【鉄道博物館】A special after-hours viewing experience 🌙 The 14th “Night at the Railway Museum for Adults” confirmed‼

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000155465.html
- anchor: #n2057943
- Companies mentioned: 鉄道博物館、トレインレストラン日本食堂、ミュージアムショップTRAINIART

Facts:
- Advance: ¥1,300
- At the door: ¥1,600
- 17：30～20：00
- Last admission: 19:30
- Admission to “Night at the Railway Museum for Adults” is ¥800

## First-ever event in Kyoto City: Premium wines from South Australia gather in Kyoto City

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000076279.html
- anchor: #n2057942
- Companies mentioned: 南オーストラリア州政府日本事務所、ANZCCJ（Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan/在日オーストラリア・ニュージーランド商業会議所）、ワインオーストラリア

Facts:
- Approximately 20 wineries and brands taking part
- Special seminars limited to 8 participants per session
- Participation fee: ¥8,000
- Capacity: 50 people

## NYC’s perennial fall program is back! Enjoy 25 popular shows with 2-for-1 tickets at “NYC Broadway Week Fall 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000099624.html
- anchor: #n2057941
- Companies mentioned: ニューヨーク市観光会議局、New York City Tourism + Conventions、ブロードウェイ・リーグ、The Broadway League、アムトラック、Amtrak、テレチャージ、Telecharge、オーディエンス・リワーズ、Audience Rewards

Facts:
- Featuring 25 shows
- More than $200 million in cumulative revenue
- More than 3 million tickets sold cumulatively
- More than $222.2 million in revenue

## データ・ワン, with one of Japan’s largest purchasing data platforms, rebrands as a “consumer intelligence company”

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000085872.html
- anchor: #n2057940
- Companies mentioned: データ・ワン、株式会社ファミリーマート、株式会社NTTドコモ、株式会社サイバーエージェント、伊藤忠商事株式会社、ファミリーマートグループ

Facts:
- Japan’s No. 1 purchasing data platform (over 60 million IDs; approximately 30% of the domestic distribution market)
- Approximately 30% (around ¥10 trillion) of Japan’s ¥37 trillion consumer goods distribution market
- Supports the marketing activities of more than 500 companies, including major manufacturers
- Capital: ¥990 million (including ¥495 million in capital reserves)

## PTC Japan moves its Tokyo office to 日本橋

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000099939.html
- anchor: #n2057939
- Companies mentioned: PTC ジャパン株式会社、PTC、ランボルギーニ

Facts:
- PTC has been working for more than 40 years
- Relocation of the Tokyo office for the first time in approximately 15 years

## “Clear File (3 Train Models × Station Guide)” now on sale!! — The TX-1000 series, TX‐2000 series and TX‐3000 series, all in 1 sheet

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000179531.html
- anchor: #n2057938
- Companies mentioned: 首都圏新都市鉄道株式会社、書泉ブックタワー、書泉グランデ、まつりつくば2026、八潮夜市2026

Facts:
- 【Price】 ¥300 (tax included)
- 【Quantity】 500 copies
- A4-size clear file (approximately 220 mm × 310 mm) (in an OPP bag)

## 【長門湯本温泉】“Autumn Tableware,” bringing the colors of Fukagawa Hagi to the hot spring town this fall

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000082368.html
- anchor: #n2057937
- Companies mentioned: 長門湯本温泉、萩焼深川窯、坂倉新兵衛、坂倉一渓、坂倉善右衛門、坂田澄治、新庄貞嗣、新庄紹弘、田原陶兵衛、田原崇雄、一方隅冴、ainone

Facts:
- “Autumn Tableware,” featuring works by 8 artists from 5 kilns of 萩焼深川窯, which has a history of approximately 360 years, in the hot spring town this fall
- Since the hot spring town was renovated in 2020, the community has worked to create a place where visitors can enjoy strolling around, under the theme “A Paradise Outdoors.” “Autumn Tableware,” which began that same year, is now in its 7th year.
- All 5 kilns of 萩焼深川窯 and 8 artists will exhibit in the 長門湯本温泉 hot spring town
- In the 2nd year of Jōō (1653), Gorozaemon Kurazaki, together with his relative Kanbei, petitioned for and received permission to establish an independent kiln in what is now 三ノ瀬, Fukagawa Yumoto, Nagato City
- In the 3rd year of Meireki (1657), the “三ノ瀬焼物所” was established.
- Ceremony: Oct. 2, 2026 (Friday), from 10:00

## 全国建設人材協会 expands partnerships with regional financial institutions, strengthening workforce support for construction companies in the Saitama area in cooperation with 埼玉縣信用金庫

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000132820.html
- anchor: #n2057936
- Companies mentioned: 全国建設人材協会、埼玉縣信用金庫、株式会社ナレルグループ、全建

Facts:
- Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth: 9163

## 石川さゆりが山梨・韮崎へ！「津軽海峡・冬景色」「天城越え」など名曲を届けるコンサートを10月4日開催

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000129901.html
- anchor: #n2057935
- Companies mentioned: 石川さゆり、東京エレクトロン韮崎文化ホール、株式会社ケイミックスパブリックビジネス、さゆり音楽舎、韮崎市教育委員会

Facts:
- General admission: ¥7,000
- Friends members: ¥6,500
- Nirasaki resident discount: ¥6,800

## Launch of マイガードプロ, a technology-based, high-quality security service tailored to customers’ needs

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000058647.html
- anchor: #n2057934
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AIK、マイガードプロ

Facts:
- A nationwide network of more than 700 security companies
- Details of approximately 10,000 actual security service requests

## ラ・メゾン・デュ・ショコラ launches “Winter Collection 2026” for the fall and winter season

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000108726.html
- anchor: #n2057933
- Companies mentioned: ラ・メゾン・デュ・ショコラ

Facts:
- 1 piece: ¥864 (tax included)
- 4-piece box: ¥3,996 (tax included)
- 6-piece box: ¥5,616 (tax included)
- 12-piece box: ¥10,422 (tax included)
- 9-piece box: ¥5,076 (tax included)
- 20-piece box: ¥8,964 (tax included)
- 6-piece box: ¥3,888 (tax included)

## 自治体での導入実績を活かし、ハローワークへの展開を本格化！ 番号案内システム「Turn NAVI」が公共窓口の業務効率化を推進

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000160188.html
- anchor: #n2057932
- Companies mentioned: 表示灯株式会社、ハローワーク

Facts:
- Established: February 1967

## Report on the kids’ chef and hotelier experience, where children take center stage! A day of young chefs and hotel staff in action at ホテルアークリッシュ豊橋.

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000082210.html
- anchor: #n2057931
- Companies mentioned: サーラ不動産株式会社、ホテルアークリッシュ豊橋

Facts:
- For 2 days, Aug. 12 (Wednesday) and 13 (Thursday), 2026
- Children aged 4 through sixth grade, and their families

## It’s about more than the game. ベイサイドカップ, a youth baseball tournament with 203 teams entered, holds its first photo contest

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000114883.html
- anchor: #n2057930
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダイワコーポレーション、ベイサイドカップ

Facts:
- A total of 82 entries were submitted
- A total of 7 works were honored
- 2026年8月17日（月）から23日（日）
- December’s final stage
- The organization marks its 75th anniversary in October 2026
- Capital: ¥90 million

## Announcement of the launch of a demonstration project focused on connecting stations with self-driving taxis

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000137033.html
- anchor: #n2057929
- Companies mentioned: newmo株式会社、西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、JR西日本レンタカー＆リース株式会社

Facts:
- Demonstration period: Aug. 20, 2026, through Oct. 31, 2026 (予定)

## Eight Knot selected for NEDO overseas expansion support program “2026 Silicon Valley Immersion Program”

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000077033.html
- anchor: #n2057928
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エイトノット、国立研究開発法人新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構（NEDO）、Silicon Valley Immersion Program（SVIP）、Europe Immersion Program（EIP）

Facts:
- Eight startups, including our company, will participate.
- The domestic boot camp will be held from September 14 to 17, 2026, and
- Silicon Valley on-site training: October 28 (Wednesday)–November 5 (Thursday), 2026

## マゼックス launches new rapid charger and high-output generator to support agricultural drone operations in the field

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000044345.html
- anchor: #n2057927
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マゼックス、マゼックス

Facts:
- Maximum output: 3200W
- Maximum combined charging current: 60A
- Suggested retail price: 125,000 yen (excluding tax)
- Rated output: 5200W
- Suggested retail price: 188,800 yen (excluding tax)

## Don’t miss the moment a future star is born! “Step or Stop ~Soul of Sole Voice Actor Auditions~” airs free nationwide on BS12 トゥエルビ at 2:30 a.m. on Friday, September 4

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000045176.html
- anchor: #n2057926
- Companies mentioned: テアトルアカデミー、ピックアップ、BS12 トゥエルビ

Facts:
- Cross-media project scheduled to air in 2027
- Every Friday at 2:30 a.m.

## Trends in the European dairy market: CNIEL releases its 2025 report on the French dairy industry

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000021540.html
- anchor: #n2057925
- Companies mentioned: CNIEL、フランス全国酪農経済センター

Facts:
- Raw milk collection volume up 2.2% year over year
- Raw milk collection volume rose 2.2% year over year to 23.5 billion liters
- The milk price was also 497 euros per 1,000 liters
- More than 60 occupations exist in France’s dairy farming and dairy processing sectors

## Screening and lecture: “Unraveling the mystery of the birth of Koma and Shiragi districts in Musashi Province”

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000058856.html
- anchor: #n2057924
- Companies mentioned: 埼玉県、SKIPシティ彩の国ビジュアルプラザ、大東文化大学、株式会社デジタルSKIPステーション

Facts:
- Capacity: 300 people
- Ancient Saitama from about 1,300 years ago

## “Extreme heat risks” are worsening at construction sites: About 80% say heat has reduced their performance. Comprehensive disaster prevention app “クロスゼロ” supports safety management with heat index alerts

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000046790.html
- anchor: #n2057923
- Companies mentioned: KENTEM、株式会社建設システム、X Mile株式会社

Facts:
- About 85% have experienced “reduced performance due to heat”
- About 60% have experienced “health problems due to heat”
- 45.2% have experienced “delivery delays due to heat”
- More than 70% said they were “concerned about whether they can continue this work”
- More than 50% have considered “changing jobs to work with less heat”

## [September 28, 2026] Bringing the president’s decision-making principles to the entire company with AI—the 6th Building AI Management Study Group to focus on “President AI”

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000160136.html
- anchor: #n2057922
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LIFEFUND、ハウスクラフト株式会社

Facts:
- Approximately 100 homes per year
- Attendance exceeded 100 for 3 consecutive sessions
- Revenue: ¥2.71 billion
- Employees: 83
- Approximately 6,000 yen in actual expenses
- Limited to the first 80 people at the venue

## 株式会社TREASURY supports work experience for middle school students by helping them offer tastings and sell local specialty products, including mandarin orange juice and marmalade, in Singapore, which is bustling ahead of its 61st anniversary of independence. The company supports Yawatahama City, Ehime Prefecture’s “2nd Overseas Dispatch Program for Junior High School Students”

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000091755.html
- anchor: #n2057911
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TREASURY、八幡浜市役所、株式会社ジェーシービー、株式会社クレディセゾン、株式会社DGフィナンシャルテクノロジー

Facts:
- 10 third-year middle school students
- 61st anniversary of independence
- Capital: 509.65 million yen

## New model of “EIRL Chest CT,” an AI tool for chest CT image interpretation support, adds expanded measurement functions and other features

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000095.000010005.html
- anchor: #n2057910
- Companies mentioned: エルピクセル株式会社、日本CT検診学会

Facts:
- It has been widely adopted at more than 1,200 facilities, from university hospitals to clinics
- The total number of analyses has surpassed 16 million (as of the end of February 2026, including trials)

## Sapeet provides sales-focused AX solution to Kyoto Bank

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000112.000026498.html
- anchor: #n2057909
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Sapeet、株式会社京都銀行

Facts:
- Securities code: 269A

## An agricultural workshop where participants can experience growing and harvesting seasonal vegetables and strawberries will be held at KOSUGI iHUG（コスギアイハグ）, a multipurpose community facility in Musashi-Kosugi (Kawasaki, Kanagawa)!

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000031333.html
- anchor: #n2057908
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社池田屋、東レ建設株式会社

Facts:
- Over a total of 5 sessions
- 家族1組22,000円
- For children aged 3 through the third year of middle school

## 芝パークホテル offers “Blissful Afternoon Tea” featuring autumn flavors

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000041134.html
- anchor: #n2057907
- Companies mentioned: 芝パークホテル、株式会社芝パークホテル、銀座蔦屋書店、ミシュランガイド

Facts:
- Starting September 7, 2026
- ¥5,500 (tax included)
- 15% service charge
- Approximately 2,000 books

## “My Cancer My Nutrition,” an information and care portal for people undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment and their families, is now open! Supervised by doctors and registered dietitians, it addresses everyday concerns and offers support even after treatment

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000116.000123851.html
- anchor: #n2057906
- Companies mentioned: ネスレ日本株式会社、ネスレグループ、岡山済生会総合病院、上尾中央総合病院

Facts:
- An estimated 499,000 patients continue to attend medical appointments while working

## NHN テコラス selected as one of 3 domestic “AWS Regional Revitalization Trainers” for AWS ジャパン’s regional revitalization support program “LEAP by AWS ジャパン”

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000045365.html
- anchor: #n2057905
- Companies mentioned: NHN テコラス、AWS ジャパン、アマゾン ウェブ サービス、CCPN

Facts:
- 3 companies from across Japan have been selected
- More than 860 participating companies
- Focused on the AWS business since 2016
- Established: April 2007

## Authentic Chinese ready-to-eat “辛香自在 回鍋肉” lets you enjoy the level of spiciness and aroma tailored to your mood—launching August 24, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000012703.html
- anchor: #n2057904
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社中村屋

Facts:
- Sales in fiscal 2025 were up 40% from the previous fiscal year
- Suggested retail price: 220 yen (excluding tax)
- Shelf life: 1 year and 6 months

## Automate UV printing without jigs! AI camera “IM-V7 PRO MAX” launches

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000085001.html
- anchor: #n2057903
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イメージ・マジック、Mimaki、株式会社ミマキエンジニアリング

Facts:
- Approximately 1.8 times the productivity in daily output
- Approximately 7 minutes saved
- 20 million pixels
- Less than 0.1mm
- 23.2kg

## [New release] A nourishing, spice-scented dish for summer when appetites fade: “Multigrain Rice with Hearty Vegetable Soup Curry”

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000135.000075782.html
- anchor: #n2057902
- Companies mentioned: テーブルマーク株式会社、BEYOND FREE

Facts:
- 34 kinds of spices and herbs
- 5 colorful vegetables
- 5 types of multigrains
- 16.2g of dietary fiber
- Total: 319kcal
- 120g of green and yellow vegetables per day
- 1 serving (330g)

## Now offering “Bカート×ECコネクターⓇMultiVendor,” which greatly streamlines manufacturers’ direct-shipping operations for wholesalers and trading companies

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000138.000013191.html
- anchor: #n2057901
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Dai、株式会社久、Bカート、ECコネクターⓇ MultiVendor

Facts:
- Initial fee: 300,000 yen
- Monthly fee: 30,000 yen per month
- Up to 50 manufacturers
- Period: 60 days

## A one-of-a-kind gift pairing a catalog gift with handwritten calligraphy, adding a personal handwritten message: “墨結び(すみむすび),” launching August 18

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000012798.html
- anchor: #n2057900
- Companies mentioned: リンベル株式会社、株式会社矢野経済研究所、総務省統計局

Facts:
- Japan’s domestic gift market is projected to reach 11.565 trillion yen in 2025, 103.4% of the previous year
- Japan’s population aged 65 and over is 36.19 million
- The aging rate, or the share of the total population, is 29.4%.
- In response to the question, “How would you feel about receiving a catalog gift for a longevity celebration?”, 45.3% said, “I’d be happy because I could choose something I like.”
- 「還暦なら赤いもの、古希なら紫のものなど、長寿祝いにちなんだものをもらうとうれしいか」との問いには、「どちらともいえない」が46.0％
- Another 21.5% said, “I wouldn’t be happy.”
- In response to the question, “How would you feel about taking photos with family or relatives to commemorate a longevity celebration?”, a total of 56.1% said they would be “happy” or “very happy.”

## “A New Perspective: Monet and 21st-Century Art” exhibition now on view

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000174.000026617.html
- anchor: #n2057899
- Companies mentioned: ポーラ美術館、中谷芙二子、スーザン・フィリップス、スーメイ・ツェ、ノエミ・グダル、フェリックス・ゴンザレス＝トレス、三嶋りつ惠、ダニエル・スティーグマン・マングラネ、ロニ・ホーン、ルーカス・アルーダ、クロード・モネ、林 卓行、今坂 庸二朗

Facts:
- 19 works from Asia’s largest Monet collection
- 18 contemporary artists and groups from Japan and abroad

## ビクターエンタテインメント to exhibit at the joint exhibition “MEET WITH EXHIBITION #2026/09”

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000190.000002863.html
- anchor: #n2057898
- Companies mentioned: ビクターエンタテインメント株式会社、日本ビクター株式会社、株式会社JVCケンウッド、JVCケンウッドグループ

Facts:
- 2026年9月2日 (水) ～ 4日 (金)
- 100th anniversary of its founding in 2027

## 1 year since the opening of Koganei City’s first brewery! The “Koganei Beer Festival 2026” returns this year!—3 delicious days in Koganei, with craft beer and local delicacies

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000201.000005566.html
- anchor: #n2057897
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JR中央線コミュニティデザイン、中央線ビアワークス、OGA BREWING、26K Brewery、KUNITACHI BREWERY、立飛麦酒醸造所、SHARED BREWERY、石川酒造 多摩の恵、VERTERE、TEGAMISHA BREWERY、FC東京、ケーニッヒ、燻薫～kunkun～、あいたい屋、和風ジェラートおかじTOKYO、東日本旅客鉄道㈱、㈱クリエイトリンク、志摩醸造

Facts:
- Approximately 27,000 visitors over 2 days
- 11 businesses brewing and selling craft beer in the Tama region will take part
- 4 restaurants in the city will also participate
- Selling price: 300 yen, tax included

## Free release of materials on “Understand generative AI in 10 minutes! How to incorporate generative AI into employee development and achieve results”｜株式会社LDcube

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000201.000131307.html
- anchor: #n2057896
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LDcube、株式会社ビジネスコンサルタント、中古車販売店ガリバー

Facts:
- Capital: 30 million yen

## DHL to invest 177 million euros, its largest-ever investment, in Shenzhen gateway; new direct intercontinental cargo flights also launch

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000211.000020941.html
- anchor: #n2057895
- Companies mentioned: DHL、DHL Express、DHLジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- 177 million euros
- 1日あたり約900トン
- 1日あたり最大50トン

## [Seminar for the insurance industry] Why do people stay on that manager’s team?—Developing managers to systematize employee training that depends on individual know-how

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000251.000086740.html
- anchor: #n2057894
- Companies mentioned: ユームテクノロジージャパン株式会社、生命保険協会

Facts:
- More than 1 million companies in 203 countries and regions worldwide
- Adopted by more than 28,000 companies in Japan

## Taking “This is great” products for everyday life to the world! 15 companies selected for the “TENKA!” large-scale trade show participation program at Tokyo Gift Show LIFE×DESIGN

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000251.000104413.html
- anchor: #n2057893
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人大阪産業局、株式会社ASENSE、株式会社アックスヤマザキ、オスマック株式会社、株式会社北尾化粧品部、株式会社住健、株式会社巽クレアティフ、株式会社トライグラム、梅南鋼材株式会社、株式会社菱屋、Beargle株式会社、堀内鏡工業株式会社、丸安洋傘株式会社、みどり製菓株式会社、株式会社MIHARBI、株式会社ヨシダ、株式会社ビジネスガイド社

Facts:
- The 102nd Tokyo International Gift Show Autumn 2026
- The 20th LIFE×DESIGN
- Autumn 2026
- Held in September
- 2026年9月2日(水)～4日(金)

## povo campaign offers 3 hours of unlimited data with the use of a Shinkansen e-ticket

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000254.000128076.html
- anchor: #n2057892
- Companies mentioned: KDDI株式会社、KDDI Digital Life株式会社、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、JR東日本

Facts:
- Unlimited data (3 hours)
- Begins September 18, 2026
- The last train on December 17
- 55 Shinkansen stations in the JR東日本 service area

## Exhibiting at the experiential showroom “&count” in Shibuya

- Published: 2026-08-18T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000291.000070978.html
- anchor: #n2057891
- Companies mentioned: XREAL株式会社、Fastlane Japan株式会社、xbx

Facts:
- Product display begins Thursday, August 20, 2026
- Scheduled for Monday, November 30, 2026
- Expected to run for approximately 3 months