# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-18 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 2 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 343 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 248 items from 7 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 「もう、美容医療で泣く人を生まない」。脂肪吸引・豊胸の“最後の砦” THE CLINIC 初のCXO（チーフ顧客体験責任者）に、Rちゃんが就任。

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:39:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000078932.html
- anchor: #n2058608
- Companies mentioned: THE CLINIC、医療法人社団 THE CLINIC Institute、Rちゃん、日本麻酔科学会、日本美容外科学会、JSAS、JSAPS

Facts:
- 24,000 liposuction cases
- 14,000 breast augmentation cases
- More than 38,000 cases in total
- 15 published papers
- More than 61 conference presentations in total
- 537 people cumulatively
- 74 times

## Exhibition “The Unnameable: A Cross Section of Contemporary Korean Photography,” featuring 7 emerging Korean photographers, to be held August 28 (Fri)–September 6 (Sun) at Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino!

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:36:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001577.000014302.html
- anchor: #n2058609
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人 横浜市芸術文化振興財団、武蔵野美術大学映像学科菅沼研究室、The Korea Arts Management Service (KAMS)、韓国文化体育観光部、赤々舎、東京オペラシティアートギャラリー、一般社団法人somethinglikethis

Facts:
- 7 emerging Korean photographers
- August 28 (Friday)
- September 6 (Sun.)
- 11:00
- 18:00
- 40 people

## 【Earn a national qualification in 1 night and 2 days】A 91.6% pass rate and more than 3,000 students! “Drone Campus,” a residential drone training school

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:35:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000141585.html
- anchor: #n2058610
- Companies mentioned: むげんのそら株式会社、日本UAS産業振興協議会（JUIDA）、北陸の空株式会社

Facts:
- Cumulative enrollment has exceeded 3,000 students
- More than 2,000 people have taken the national qualification course
- The pass rate for the completion assessment is 91.6%
- Currently operates at 18 locations nationwide

## HASAMI PORCELAIN launches new “Round Glass Cup”

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:33:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000171620.html
- anchor: #n2058611
- Companies mentioned: 東京西海株式会社、HASAMI PORCELAIN、東洋佐々木ガラス、Apple

Facts:
- Retail price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
- Capacity: approximately 350 ml

## 2 days to stir thought and sensibility. “Kobe Calling 2026” to be held Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at KIITO in Kobe!

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:32:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000163593.html
- anchor: #n2058612
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社music2.0、CYBERDYNE株式会社、株式会社ポリゴン・ピクチュアズ、神戸電子専門学校

Facts:
- 2 days
- 9 sessions in total
- 1回90分の濃密な講義

## An event hosted by THE GOODLAND MARKET! The 4th “LOVE TO SEE YOU” event is coming!

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:32:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001623.000003710.html
- anchor: #n2058613
- Companies mentioned: THE GOODLAND MARKET、OPEN JAPAN緊急支援プロジェクト、Sqee Gee Parlor、BUTCHER、MATCHABOY、HTMI、KEIMEN、masterkey、New Classic Tortilla Club、lili by SERI、eski.、STÜCK / FRaÜ、docketstore、nomori、WUY、ITONAMI、pile、MORNING PAGES、parabum、TANK酒場、FAT CAT BEER

Facts:
- Price: 3,850 yen including tax

## マリオット・バケーション・クラブ grand-opens Japan’s largest “Ebisu Sales Gallery”

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:30:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000177173.html
- anchor: #n2058614
- Companies mentioned: マリオット・バケーション・クラブ、マリオット・バケーションズ・ワールドワイド、ハワイ州観光局、The Marriott Vacation Clubs、Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation

Facts:
- Its 3rd location in Japan
- Approximately 45,000 owners
- More than 90 properties
- Approximately 120 vacation ownership resorts
- Approximately 700,000 owner households
- More than 3,200 affiliated resorts
- More than 90 countries and regions

## Kenshi Sugitani stunned by Sho Nakata’s talent: “It made me feel ridiculous playing baseball.” He reveals how he lost sight of himself amid comments from those around him like “That guy is annoying,” and shares the words from Manager Kuriyama that rescued him from despair…

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:30:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003813.000064643.html
- anchor: #n2058615
- Companies mentioned: AbemaTV、ABEMA、北海道日本ハムファイターズ、帝京高校

Facts:
- A 14-year professional baseball career
- Unexpectedly selected in 6th place
- 5 strikeouts in 6 at-bats

## 東京証券取引所 スタンダード市場への上場承認に関するお知らせ

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:30:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000626.000016205.html
- anchor: #n2058616
- Companies mentioned: akippa株式会社、東京証券取引所、株式会社ＳＢＩ証券、ＳＭＢＣ日興証券株式会社、みずほ証券株式会社、岡三証券株式会社、東海東京証券株式会社、岩井コスモ証券株式会社、マネックス証券株式会社、むさし証券株式会社、楽天証券株式会社、日本取引所グループ

Facts:
- More than 55,000 parking spaces available for booking nationwide at all times
- Current cumulative membership: 5.5 million
- Capital: 2 billion yen

## Notice of webinar: “Google Tag Gateway (GTG) and Server-Side GTM (sGTM): Basics and Best Practices” | 株式会社イー・エージェンシー

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000181368.html
- anchor: #n2058586
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イー・エージェンシー、Google

Facts:
- We will hold the webinar “Google Tag Gateway (GTG) and Server-Side GTM (sGTM): Basics and Best Practices” on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
- Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 12:00–13:00

## 【Deadline: Tuesday, September 15】Call for research and development groups for “AI Monitoring Systems for the Maintenance of River Mechanical Equipment (Drainage Pump Stations)”

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000150156.html
- anchor: #n2058585
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三菱総合研究所、国土交通省、インフラ施設管理AI協議会

Facts:
- 1件あたり最大3,000万円（税込）程度
- Approximately 4 projects are expected to be selected

## 【2026年8月】フリーランス案件の単価における市場動向【フリーランスボード】

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000116595.html
- anchor: #n2058584
- Companies mentioned: INSTANTROOM株式会社、フリーランスボード

Facts:
- The average monthly rate for freelance projects in August 2026 was 752,000 yen
- The highest rate is 3 million yen
- The share of freelance projects offering remote work is 23.3% for fully remote work
- 52.5% for partially remote work
- 24.2% for on-site work
- The programming language with the highest average monthly rate is Rust, at 854,000 yen
- In 2nd place is Scala, at 841,000 yen
- The framework with the highest average monthly rate is Ruby on Rails, at 833,000 yen
- In 2nd place is RSpec, at 807,000 yen
- More than 100 freelance agencies※1
- More than 590,000 job and project listings are searchable

## Alue, a provider of human resource development and employee training, launches “マネヨム,” a free diagnostic service that analyzes management development challenges through organizational structure — identifies “invisible conflicts of interest” through a 28-question assessment and recommends 3 priority development themes

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000183.000052583.html
- anchor: #n2058583
- Companies mentioned: アルー株式会社、マネヨム

Facts:
- 3 development themes
- Completion time: approximately 7 minutes
- Within 2 business days of responding
- Launch date: Aug. 18, 2026

## ぐるなびのネットワークを活かし、全国の飲食店約300店舗で展開 インターネット専用くじ「クイックワン」全国の飲食店でプロモーションを開催中！

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001641.000001511.html
- anchor: #n2058582
- Companies mentioned: ぐるなび、ミセメディア

Facts:
- Approximately 300 restaurants nationwide
- Starting August 1, 2026
- Monday, August 31

## [TAC Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant] Pass the first- and second-stage exams next year! A strategy seminar for first-stage exam takers aiming to pass the first- and second-stage exams, to be held at TAC Shinjuku School on Saturday, Aug. 29

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:29:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002801.000021078.html
- anchor: #n2058587
- Companies mentioned: TAC株式会社、TAC中小企業診断士講座

Facts:
- Saturday, August 29, 2026, 10:00–11:00

## [On sale August 28] “Disaster Administration,” a collection of proposals to the Disaster Management Agency from 9 disaster preparedness professionals in disaster-prone Japan, goes on sale!

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:24:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001776.000007785.html
- anchor: #n2058588
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イマジカインフォス、主婦の友社、リバーフロント研究所、防災システム研究所、防災まちづくり研究会、国際医療福祉大学、日本赤十字社、一般社団法人 東京都病院協会、東北医科薬科大学、フードマネジメントラボ、日本病院会、日本メディカル給食協会、富士産業株式会社、株式会社LEOC、昭和医科大学病院、東京労災病院、埼玉県立小児医療センター、LEOC大学院

Facts:
- For the Disaster Management Agency, which will be established in November 2026
- 9 disaster preparedness professionals in disaster-prone Japan
- Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
- Page count: 304 pages (black and white)
- Membership fee: 1,000 yen

## Bring the cathode-ray tube TV of yesteryear to the palm of your hand. The ultra-mini Android TV “CaloR C1” arrives on Makuake at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 20. Sign up now for up to 40% off! A 1,500-yen-off coupon is also available!

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:24:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000184990.html
- anchor: #n2058589
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社RT、Makuake

Facts:
- Up to 40% OFF
- 1,500-yen-off coupon
- Weighs just 300 g
- 4-inch full-color screen

## “Supporting preparations to start a business while raising children by providing childcare and office space.” The childcare-equipped shared office マフィス北参道 will launch its “Startup Working Parents Support Plan” on August 15

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:24:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000187727.html
- anchor: #n2058590
- Companies mentioned: オクシイ株式会社、INCU Tokyo、マフィス北参道

Facts:
- Available from 5,500 yen per month
- Regular price: 16,500 yen per month
- The membership fee is waived (regularly 33,000 yen → 0 yen)
- A trial visit (3 hours) is free (regularly 3,960 yen → 0 yen)

## We will work on developing fiber-optic monitoring technology for offshore wind turbine mooring systems

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:22:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000188313.html
- anchor: #n2058591
- Companies mentioned: ニューブレクス株式会社、神鋼鋼線工業株式会社、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）、国立大学法人大阪大学

Facts:
- Founded in 2002

## エスエスケイがスポーツ業界の発展を目指し、アクティブ アンド カンパニーと業務提携！

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:21:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000993.000051499.html
- anchor: #n2058592
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エスエスケイ、株式会社アクティブ アンド カンパニー、アスカチ、奨学金バンク

Facts:
- The scholarship usage rate among university students (excluding part-time evening students) is as high as 51.1%
- The total amount of loans is 823.8 billion yen
- The number of people filing for personal bankruptcy, including those with student loan debt, has risen to 15,338

## Full-length footage of 3 “TWICE” live performances to be shown on the large screen at Yunika Vision in front of Seibu-Shinjuku Station

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000150302.html
- anchor: #n2058593
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ユニカ、TWICE

Facts:
- A massive LED screen spanning 3 panels, each measuring 100 m²
- 7:00 to 25:00 (18 hours)
- W 13,120 mm x H 7,360 mm 96,5 m²
- W 52,800 mm × H 960 mm, 50.6 m²

## Notice of a partnership agreement for the 2026-27 season with 株式会社 サンゲツ 北関東支社

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:12:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000101.000128079.html
- anchor: #n2058532
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 サンゲツ 北関東支社、さいたまブロンコス、埼玉ブロンコス株式会社、株式会社ブロンコス20

Facts:
- 2026-27 season

## Summer memories made with family. Discover the charms of the Mochimune area, a port town where the sea, food and relaxation meet—a seaside oasis close to the city. Enjoy “Mochimune time” at your family’s own pace

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:10:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000185652.html
- anchor: #n2058533
- Companies mentioned: 静岡市、HUTPARK用宗、WCB（West Coast Brewing）、日本色、The Villa & Barrel Lounge、まちの小さな商店 ittō、かねいち干物店、静岡市観光ナビ、excite用宗

Facts:
- Approximately 10 minutes from the Tomei Expressway Shizuoka IC via National Route 150 and Prefectural Route 416
- 8 minutes on foot from JR Mochimune Station
- Approximately 7 minutes by train from JR Shizuoka Station
- 11:00〜14:00
- 10:00〜24:00
- Last admission: 23:00
- 8:30～16:30
- 9:00〜17:00
- The “Mochimune Night Market” will be held on August 29, bringing together food trucks and street vendors and offering fireworks and a s’mores-making experience

## [Now on] 株式会社Oshicoco collaborates with 梅田スカイビル and the Floating Garden Observatory: “Nuitemiya ～Summer～” brings a summer-themed photo spot for fans

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000204.000095735.html
- anchor: #n2058535
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Oshicoco、梅田スカイビル

Facts:
- <Adults> 2,000 yen
- <Ages 4 to elementary school students> 500 yen

## Food media outlet “Nadia” publishes a column featuring summer vacation independent research recipes!

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000350.000041268.html
- anchor: #n2058534
- Companies mentioned: Nadia株式会社、ウェルネオシュガー株式会社、ポッカサッポロフード＆ビバレッジ株式会社、昭和産業株式会社、タカナシ乳業株式会社、株式会社宝島社、株式会社ワン・パブリッシング、株式会社KADOKAWA

Facts:
- A survey found that 52.9% of households with elementary school children find independent research assignments a burden during summer vacation.
- Nadia is a food media outlet featuring delicious recipes from professional cooks. It currently has 20 million users per month.
- Nadia recipes are posted by more than 1,100 cooks, food researchers and food influencers (Instagrammers), known collectively as “Nadia Artists.” They have passed Nadia’s own screening process and are active in television, publishing, Instagram and other fields.
- As of August 2026, Nadia Artists had approximately 83 million followers in total,

## “White Akadama Punch Can” launches for a limited time

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:08:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001585.000042435.html
- anchor: #n2058536
- Companies mentioned: サントリー、サントリーホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- 350 ml
- ５％
- 2026

## “Fruit-forward chu-hi” “－１９６(イチキューロク)〈キウイ〉” launches for a limited time

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:07:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001584.000042435.html
- anchor: #n2058537
- Companies mentioned: サントリー

Facts:
- 350 ml
- 171 yen
- ５％
- 500 ml
- ２３２ yen

## Announcement of an “Supreme Class” experience event on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:07:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002202.000095753.html
- anchor: #n2058538
- Companies mentioned: 西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、東海旅客鉄道株式会社、辻利兵衛本店

Facts:
- To be introduced on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen from October 1, 2026
- Service is scheduled to begin during fiscal 2027
- Each experience is expected to last approximately 5–10 minutes
- Reservation period: August 18, 2026, 15:00, until the start time of each session

## “Fruit Torys Can <La France Highball>” launches for a limited time

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:07:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001583.000042435.html
- anchor: #n2058539
- Companies mentioned: サントリー、サントリーホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- 350 ml
- １８９ yen
- ５％

## [Dior] Unveils new visuals for the “My Dior” collection

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:06:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003040.000008795.html
- anchor: #n2058540
- Companies mentioned: Dior、クリスチャン・ディオール

Facts:
- June 2026

## “ティーチャーズ Highball Can” launches for a limited time

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:06:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001582.000042435.html
- anchor: #n2058541
- Companies mentioned: サントリー、ティーチャーズ

Facts:
- 350 ml
- １８９ yen
- ９％

## Announcement of the start of a pilot project examining connections between train stations and autonomous taxis: testing a new ride-matching method for the autonomous driving era

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:04:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002201.000095753.html
- anchor: #n2058542
- Companies mentioned: 西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、newmo株式会社、JR西日本レンタカー＆リース株式会社、JR新大阪駅

Facts:
- Starting August 20, 2026
- Through October 31, 2026

## [ON TOKYO SHOWROOM] Earns B Corporation certification as a fashion showroom and distributor

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:04:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000189243.html
- anchor: #n2058543
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オン・トーキョーショールーム、B Lab、ダノン、パタゴニア、Natura Cosméticos、ネスプレッソ、Johnstons of Elgin、Guardian Media Group、国連グローバル・コンパクト、株式会社SISON’S

Facts:
- Where we stand in our 10th year of operation
- June 2026
- More than 100 countries worldwide
- More than 160 industries
- Certification requires an overall assessment score of at least “80 points”
- Just 10,987 companies out of 163 industries across 102 countries on all 5 continents
- More than 300,000 companies have applied for certification
- The certification rate is only around 3%
- During Paris Men’s Fashion Week in January 2027
- The share of all brands we work with that actively put social DEI and environmental protection into practice is consistently at least 50%
- Brands that actively put social DEI and environmental protection into practice have been active in society for at least 10 years

## Signs business partnership agreement with ジャパンM&Aソリューション株式会社 to support business succession and M&A in the disability welfare sector

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:04:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000113523.html
- anchor: #n2058544
- Companies mentioned: WOOOLY株式会社、ジャパンM&Aソリューション株式会社

Facts:
- There are approximately 20,000 establishments nationwide (※).
- One of the largest welfare startups in the industry, operating across 86 locations nationwide.
- Number of employees: 365 (as of June 2026)

## 荒井商事 sponsors the “Hiratsuka Tournament 荒井商事 Cup,” Sept. 10–13

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:03:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000068020.html
- anchor: #n2058545
- Companies mentioned: 荒井商事株式会社、アンタルチカ社、Ambev社、公益財団法人日本バレーボール協会、一般社団法人日本ビーチバレーボール連盟

Facts:
- Entering its 106th year
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Number of employees: 647
- Revenue: 23.8 billion yen
- Transaction volume: 270.5 billion yen

## TOPPAN collaborates with アイドルマスター シンデレラガールズ at TOPPA!!! BASE AKIBA, a shop showcasing the new appeal of content

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:03:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001955.000033034.html
- anchor: #n2058546
- Companies mentioned: TOPPANホールディングス株式会社、TOPPAN株式会社、アイドルマスター シンデレラガールズ

Facts:
- From Thursday, August 27, 2026, through Wednesday, September 16
- Satellite shops to open at 5 locations nationwide
- Purchase of ５００ yen including tax
- The series marks its 15th anniversary in 2026
- A total of 190 uniquely charming idols appear
- More than 300 songs have been created to date

## Putting customers in control of game server load balancing — New feature lets users move to a more comfortable server with one click【BESTNET-GSERVER】

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:01:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000136721.html
- anchor: #n2058547
- Companies mentioned: ベストネット合同会社、BESTNET-GSERVER、Pocketpair, Inc.、Bohemia Interactive、Jagex Ltd

Facts:
- Japanese Patent Application No. 2026-119790
- Launched on August 18, 2026

## エルマーケ launches LINE Marketing Academy, teaching LINE setup and management skills to help users generate revenue

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000304.000028382.html
- anchor: #n2058548
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ラバブルマーケティンググループ、株式会社エルマーケ、LINEヤフー株式会社

Facts:
- More than 300 companies supported
- More than 1億 domestic monthly users
- 92.9% of people across all age groups use LINE

## Launch of the system product “Explosion-Proof Network Camera with Edge AI”

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000114189.html
- anchor: #n2058549
- Companies mentioned: 星和電機株式会社、i-PRO㈱

Facts:
- Orders open August 18, 2026

## Announcement of an “Supreme Class” experience event on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000149.000026909.html
- anchor: #n2058550
- Companies mentioned: 東海旅客鉄道株式会社、西日本旅客鉄道株式会社

Facts:
- To be introduced on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen from October 1, 2026
- Service is scheduled to begin during fiscal 2027
- Each experience is expected to last approximately 5–10 minutes

## ブロックチェーン推進協会（BCCC） launches an individual membership program!

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000441.000010008.html
- anchor: #n2058551
- Companies mentioned: ブロックチェーン推進協会（BCCC）、アステリア(株)、内閣府

Facts:
- Annual membership fee: 10,000 yen

## Wins bid for UN agency IOM’s school fuel conversion project (Jibu Gas One Limited)

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000137422.html
- anchor: #n2058571
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サイサン、Jibu Gas One Limited、国際移住機関（IOM）、UHCHR（国連難民高等弁務官事務所）、Gas Oneグループ

Facts:
- 7 schools are covered
- Approximately 23億 people worldwide still lack access to gas

## AtHeart to premiere “3+4!,” a multi-format drama tied to new song “3! 4!,” globally in September!

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000184970.html
- anchor: #n2058570
- Companies mentioned: AtHeart、TITAN CONTENT、Roo’Ra

Facts:
- A multi-format drama set in 1996 and 2026
- Global premiere in September
- “3! 4!,” the second single from AtHeart’s TIME TRAVEL PROJECT, to be released on August 19
- From 18:00 on August 19

## Newly launches ENEN FOR BUSINESS, a dedicated service website for businesses

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000116023.html
- anchor: #n2058569
- Companies mentioned: ENEN株式会社、株式会社店研創意

Facts:
- Founded in October 2022
- ENEN original products come with a 600-day product warranty from the date of purchase

## “The MEAD Collection 2026,” offering a chance to enjoy 3 uniquely characterful meads at once, goes on general sale from Friday, August 21!

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000025887.html
- anchor: #n2058568
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社金市商店、京都蜂蜜酒醸造所、阪急百貨店、蜂蜜専門店ミールミィ

Facts:
- Volume: 500ml
- Price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥4,400 (tax included)
- Price: 6,600 yen (tax included)
- Alcohol content: 7%
- Alcohol content: 9%
- Reached 1051% of its target

## 6 brewing grape varieties jointly developed by Oita Prefecture and Sanwa Shurui registered as varieties

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000088253.html
- anchor: #n2058567
- Companies mentioned: 三和酒類株式会社、大分県農林水産研究指導センター

Facts:
- Dated May 18, 2026
- Results of 15 years of work
- Visited the governor of Oita Prefecture on August 17

## AUMOVIO focuses on technologies supporting efficiency, software-defined vehicles, electrification and autonomous driving

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000023443.html
- anchor: #n2058566
- Companies mentioned: オモビオ、Aurora、VDO、IAA Transportation

Facts:
- Revenue for fiscal 2025 was 18.5 billion euros
- The company has approximately 82,000 employees at more than 80 locations worldwide

## 【30日間無料お試しキャンペーン実施中】 医療・介護向け職員ポータル「ラクパス for Hospital」のサービスを開始 連絡漏れやヒヤリハット報告の不備などの課題を解決

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000032609.html
- anchor: #n2058565
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セントラルメディエンス、ラクパス for Hospital

Facts:
- 30-day free trial campaign
- Completely free for up to 200 registered users
- BASIC costs 4,000 yen per month

## 【全国平均の2倍超・採択率53.1％】エフアンドエム、「中小企業成長加速化補助金」第2次公募で支援64件・採択34件を達成

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000029825.html
- anchor: #n2058564
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エフアンドエム、中小企業成長加速化補助金

Facts:
- 53.1% adoption rate
- National average adoption rate: 25.6%
- “Approximately 65%” pass rate for the second-stage presentation screening

## Goodbye suits! More than 4割 of real estate sales staff opt for polo shirts and slacks in summer

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000169.000118875.html
- anchor: #n2058563
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドリームプランニング、URUHOME（ウルホーム）

Facts:
- Valid responses: 500 people

## Notice of execution of a share transfer agreement for 株式会社ストラソルアーキテクト and a basic agreement on collaboration with the company

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000202.000012732.html
- anchor: #n2058562
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ストラソルアーキテクト、ロジザード株式会社、株式会社シーアールイー

Facts:
- Number of shares issued
- Voting rights ownership ratio
- Development track record
- Total floor area
- Management and operation
- Capital

## 【Conference on Friday, 8/28】Edge AI moves from PoC to implementation — “Edge AI Day Tokyo Japan 2026” offers a look at the present and future of industrial Edge AI

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000208.000073476.html
- anchor: #n2058561
- Companies mentioned: アドバンテック株式会社、富士ソフト

Facts:
- Friday, Aug. 28, 2026
- 10:30～18:00
- Participation fee: Free

## Signs supplier agreement with women’s handball team アランマーレ富山

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000356.000022258.html
- anchor: #n2058560
- Companies mentioned: ベースフード株式会社、アランマーレ富山、株式会社プレステージ・インターナショナル、ミライラボバイオサイエンス株式会社、大橋ボクシングジム、安田隆行厩舎、高木登厩舎

## Jackery and 北海道美幌町 have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000358.000039188.html
- anchor: #n2058559
- Companies mentioned: Jackery、株式会社Jackery Japan、美幌町

Facts:
- 2 Jackery Portable Power Station 900 units
- 1 Jackery Portable Power Station 1000Plus unit
- 1 Jackery Portable Power Station 600Plus unit
- 1 Jackery SolarSaga 100W solar panel

## 【Popular Pet Insurance Rankings】August 2026 edition announced! | ペット保険STATION

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000447.000073883.html
- anchor: #n2058558
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エレメント、ペットメディカルサポート株式会社、第一アイペット損害保険株式会社、リトルファミリー少額短期保険株式会社、株式会社FPC、アニコム損害保険株式会社

Facts:
- More than 80,000 pet insurance policies contracted
- More than 16,000 auto and motorcycle insurance policies contracted
- Annual insurance premiums handled: 1.6 billion yen

## ツキナミ、FRESH CHARM、STARNOTEら全11組集結。「BEEEEM FES Vol.10」が9月15日（火）、白金高輪SELENE b2で開催決定！

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000507.000141380.html
- anchor: #n2058557
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BUZZ PUBLISHING、株式会社X10A、OISHII.inc、PLATINUM PIXEL、LIVE PLANET、YUSVOX株式会社、FreoMotto、O-STAR、TWIN PLANET、株式会社BUZZ GROUP

Facts:
- 11 acts in total
- ¥7,000
- ¥3,500
- ¥4,000

## Misato Natsume’s summer vacation: 2 new swimsuit-and-tan figure versions! Reservations open today, Tuesday, August 18, at the Bfull online shop!

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000644.000019615.html
- anchor: #n2058556
- Companies mentioned: Bfull、Bfull FOTS JAPAN、FIGÜREX、ZenMarket

Facts:
- Approx. 154 mm tall
- Retail price: ¥23,800 (¥26,180 including tax)

## The share saying they are “not prepared” for disasters at home remains unchanged from last year at 74%; 7割 feel evacuation drills are necessary, but participation remains low

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000805.000004729.html
- anchor: #n2058555
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クロス・マーケティング

Facts:
- 30% have earthquake insurance bundled with fire insurance
- 23% have fire insurance only
- 69% say evacuation drills are very or somewhat necessary
- 直近1年間の避難訓練への参加は、地域が11％
- 26% at workplaces and schools
- 3,000 men and women nationwide, ages 20–79

## 夏休みの“親の悩み”、子どものゲーム・スマホ利用時間が「増えた」家庭は31.0%。宿題・自由研究の困りごと1位は「子どものやる気が続かない」

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003148.000044800.html
- anchor: #n2058554
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER、アップ学習会

Facts:
- Respondents who said children’s game and smartphone use “increased” during summer vacation
- Respondents who said children’s wake-up and bedtime became “later” during summer vacation
- Respondents who said their household has rules for game and smartphone use
- Respondents said they leave their children's independent research projects "mostly up to the children"

## もしもの不動産の現金化、専門買取サービスへの期待1位は「適正な価格での買取」。「周囲に知られず迅速に買い取るサービス」に約67%が"安心感を得られる"と回答

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003171.000044800.html
- anchor: #n2058553
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER、株式会社アドワン・ホーム

Facts:
- 67.2% of respondents said they would "feel reassured."
- 48.8% said they wanted "a fair purchase price close to the market rate."
- Valid responses: 250 samples

## 【キャンドゥ】ダークでユニークな悪者「ディズニーヴィランズ」シリーズが初登場！

- Published: 2026-08-18T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006012.000007505.html
- anchor: #n2058552
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キャンドゥ、ディズニー

Facts:
- 「ディズニーヴィランズ」シリーズ全37品番
- Tin badges: 110 yen each (tax included)
- Blind-pack slider pouches: 110 yen each (tax included)
- Acrylic keychains: 220 yen each (tax included)
- Mini tote: 550 yen (tax included)
- Fabric pouch: 330 yen (tax included)
- Atomizer: 330 yen (tax included)
- Accessory case: 440 yen (tax included)
- Card mirror: 220 yen (tax included)

## ORICO announces a 4-in-1 pro card reader compatible with CFexpress Type A/B, SD and TF. Features include speeds of up to 1500MB/s, a Thunderbolt chip and Ice-Skin cooling.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:56:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000212.000145928.html
- anchor: #n2058461
- Companies mentioned: ORICO、Canon、Nikon、Panasonic、Fuji、RED、SONY

Facts:
- Up to 1500MB/s
- A can’t-miss campaign offering an effective 30% off is underway! Regular price: ￥15,999 30% off code: 076Y7N6U Price after final discount: ￥11,199
- CFexpress Type A: up to 850MB/s
- SD card: up to 312MB/s
- SD3.0 card reader (104MB/s)

## [Osaka Prefecture] "100万人のクラシックライブ" to be held at ねやがわ成美の森こども園 on August 27

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:55:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000043301.html
- anchor: #n2058462
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アスカ、一般社団法人日本中小企業経営者協会、一般財団法人100万人のクラシックライブ、社会福祉法人 大阪誠昭会、ねやがわ成美の森こども園

Facts:
- 21 locations nationwide
- August 27, 2026
- Capital: 39 million yen
- Capital: 30 million yen

## [Aichi FG × Nagoya Railroad] Regional art contest themed on "number one"

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000120.000068880.html
- anchor: #n2058463
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社IDEABLE WORKS、株式会社あいちフィナンシャルグループ、名古屋鉄道株式会社、HACKK TAG

Facts:
- 20 works selected from public submissions (10 in the student category and 10 in the general category)
- [General category] 33,000 yen (tax included)
- Entry period: August 18, 2026 (Tuesday) to October 18 (Sunday)
- Exhibition period: November 20, 2026 (Friday) to January 17, 2027 (Sunday)

## Wind-powered off-site corporate PPA introduced at 14 Tohoku locations of the ニチレイグループ

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:46:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000112.000128398.html
- anchor: #n2058464
- Companies mentioned: ニチレイ、ニチレイグループ、ニチレイフーズ、ニチレイフレッシュファーム、ニチレイ・ロジスティクス東北、ロジスティクス・ネットワーク、東北電力、くろしお風力発電株式会社、HSE株式会社

Facts:
- A total of 14 locations, including manufacturing plants and refrigerated and frozen warehouses operated by the ニチレイグループ in the Tohoku region
- Approximately 4,100MWh per year
- Annual reduction of approximately 1,700t in CO2 emissions
- Wind farm (rated output: 1,990kW)

## [M·A·C] Smoky sepia shades with a quiet presence arrive in a limited-quantity fall collection

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:45:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000044623.html
- anchor: #n2058465
- Companies mentioned: M·A·C、ELCジャパン合同会社

Facts:
- 1 limited-edition type: 7,700 yen (tax included), 4g
- 3 limited-edition shades: 4,400 yen (tax included), 3.5g
- 2 limited-edition shades: 5,170 yen (tax included), 4mL
- 1 limited-edition type: 6,160 yen (tax included), 8g
- 1 limited-edition type: 10,560 yen (tax included)

## [Chiba heavy rain support] Narita Airport parking facility "SUPER PARKING (Airport Pickup and Drop-off Location)" opens a temporary storage area free of charge for flooded and inoperable vehicles, supporting efforts to prevent secondary damage and facilitate roadside assistance

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:45:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000164824.html
- anchor: #n2058466
- Companies mentioned: SUPER PARKING、ロードサービス業者、保険会社

Facts:
- By phone (0476-37-4141) or email (info@super-parking.net)

## MRT Group's medical talent platform in Vietnam sees steady growth

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:43:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000058805.html
- anchor: #n2058349
- Companies mentioned: MRT株式会社、MRT Global Management Pte Ltd、MRT Vietnam Co., Ltd、MRT HUB、MRTメディアパートナーズ株式会社、MRTスタッフィング株式会社、株式会社バリューメディカル、株式会社メディアルト、株式会社anew、Medikiki株式会社、株式会社医師のとも

Facts:
- 2,000 registered Vietnamese doctors
- 400 medical institutions in total
- 1,000 job listings in total
- 250–300 people per month
- 40% of the total physician population in Vietnam
- 2,800 medical institutions
- 25% registered
- Capital: 540,565 thousand yen
- Employees: 238

## ブルージーペッパーズ Lecture Concert: The History of Jazz Explored Through Big Band

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:42:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001581.000014302.html
- anchor: #n2058350
- Companies mentioned: ブルージーペッパーズ、横浜市市民文化会館、関内ホール、横濱JAZZ PROMENADE実行委員会、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:
- General: 3,000 yen
- Students (high school age and younger): 1,000 yen

## リロクラブ launches "Lifenet Life Club Off," a benefits service for policyholders of Lifenet Life Insurance—creating a new customer experience that connects "coverage" and "everyday life" through integration with the policyholder-only account page

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:42:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000269.000024353.html
- anchor: #n2058351
- Companies mentioned: リロクラブ、ライフネット生命保険株式会社、リログループ、株式会社リロクラブ

Facts:
- 27,100 companies nationwide
- 13.58 million members
- 資本金：266億75百万円
- Capital: 150 million yen

## Corporate value collateral rights expand to 25 cases across 13 prefectures in the 2 months since the system launched

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:40:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000079172.html
- anchor: #n2058352
- Companies mentioned: TRUSTART株式会社、北海道銀行、第四北越銀行、名古屋銀行、商工組合中央金庫

## [SMYTHSON] Introducing the new <The Harlequin Capsule> collection

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000997.000095084.html
- anchor: #n2058354
- Companies mentioned: SMYTHSON、株式会社ルックホールディングス

Facts:
- Soho Notebook in Panama Harlequin-Flamingo ￥49,500
- Soho Notebook in Panama Harlequin- Slate Green ￥49,500
- Luggage Tag in Panama Harlequin ￥36,300
- Passport Cover in Panama Harlequin ￥47,300
- Single Playing Cards Case in Panama Harlequin ￥71,500

## [New dining concept] A new dining experience featuring a robata grill at every table. "炉端会席 KAKU 品川" grand opens on August 26, 2026 (Wednesday)

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001754.000007303.html
- anchor: #n2058353
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DDグループ、株式会社ダイヤモンドダイニング、炉端会席 KAKU 品川

Facts:
- Grand opening on August 26, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Seating capacity: 100
- Food: 5,500 yen
- All-inclusive: 8,000 yen
- Food: 7,500 yen
- All-inclusive: 10,000 yen
- Food: 9,500 yen
- All-inclusive: 12,000 yen
- Lunch course: from 3,000 yen

## ORICO announces a 2-in-1 hub combining a USB-C dock and M.2 SSD. Features include 10-in-1 connectivity, up to 8TB, dual 4K support, PD 100W and powerful cooling.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:39:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000211.000145928.html
- anchor: #n2058355
- Companies mentioned: ORICO、Amazon

Facts:
- Expandable storage of up to 8TB
- Price after final discount: ￥11,540
- Regular price: ￥16,980
- Effective 32% off
- 1 PD 100W charging port

## 【タケノコ歯科・矯正歯科クリニック】8 graduates of the TC Master College Regular Course

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:36:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000164028.html
- anchor: #n2058356
- Companies mentioned: タケノコ歯科・矯正歯科クリニック、一般社団法人歯科厚生協会

Facts:
- 8 staff members

## 【Yokohama/Omiya】A blissful bear-themed autumn afternoon tea featuring muscat grapes, chestnuts, fragrant pears and cassis

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:35:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001345.000004975.html
- anchor: #n2058357
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベストブライダル、リストランテ マンジャーレ ウォーターエッジ YOKOHAMA、大宮璃宮 カフェ＆レストラン 四季庭

Facts:
- From 4,580 yen
- 2026年9月15日（火）～11月16日（月）

## 【1 month until Respect for the Aged Day】Grandchildren hear about their grandparents’ lives. The “Respect for the Aged Day Children’s Essay & Panel Contest” closes for entries on September 3, in the summer 81 years after the war

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:33:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000056114.html
- anchor: #n2058358
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社夢ふぉと

Facts:
- Through the previous edition (the 4th), the contest received 118 essays and 20 panel submissions from across Japan, for a total of 138 entries.
- Grand Prize: 1 winner in each category / 30,000-yen book card + the book “People of the Meiji Era”
- Excellence Award: 2 winners in each category / 10,000-yen book card + the book “People of the Meiji Era”
- Honorable Mention: 3 winners in each category / 5,000-yen book card + the book “People of the Meiji Era”

## Fixed-price contract development of smartphone apps for 800,000 yen across the board. Launch of AntLaunch, which supports both iOS and Android and includes store submission

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:33:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000189014.html
- anchor: #n2058359
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ありんこ、AntLaunch

Facts:
- 800,000 yen flat rate (excluding tax)
- Apple Developer Program ($99 per year)
- Google Play developer registration ($25 initial fee)
- Monthly maintenance: 30,000 yen (excluding tax)

## Promotional platform Performance Media Network begins partnership with Excrea’s in-store purchase sampling service “テンタメ”

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:32:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000683.000004529.html
- anchor: #n2058360
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ギフティ、株式会社エクスクリエ、WED、ONE、テンタメ、Performance Media Network (PMN)

Facts:
- The cumulative number of campaigns launched has surpassed 81,000 (※3)
- “テンタメ” is a rewarding points-earning site used by approximately 2.75 million members
- Manufacturers’ product representatives use the service for product development and in-store promotional initiatives, among other purposes. Products listed on “テンタメ” are also featured across the 33 media outlets (※5) partnered with “テンタメ”
- Media partners: 16 media outlets in total, as of Tuesday, August 18, 2026
- Up to 46 media outlets are available for distribution through the partnership

## Let AI read your materials without sending them outside your company. Launch of Anthole, a fully local knowledge app

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:31:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000189014.html
- anchor: #n2058361
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ありんこ、ChatGPT、Claude、Ollama、Python、Node.js

Facts:
- The one-time purchase price is 12,800 yen (tax included).
- In 80 questions, the proportion of times the information sought appeared in the first search result was approximately 80%.
- 実際のメモ30件を用いた検証では、30回中26回、狙った1件が最上位に来ました。
- Search takes approximately 0.05 seconds.
- Capital: 5,000,000 yen

## Next stop: Puerto Rico! Children selected from across Japan compete at the “WRO 2026 Japan Final,” to be held in Tokyo on August 22 and 23 (Saturday and Sunday)

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000046874.html
- anchor: #n2058362
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人WRO Japan、総務省、文部科学省、経済産業省、東京都教育委員会、(独)情報処理推進機構、(独)国立高等専門学校機構、国立研究開発法人 科学技術振興機構、公益社団法人 日本ユネスコ協会連盟、公益社団法人全国工業高等学校長協会、公益社団法人全国高等学校文化連盟、公益財団法人産業教育振興中央会、公益財団法人日本科学技術振興財団、一般社団法人電気学会、一般社団法人情報処理学会、一般社団法人日本ロボット学会、一般社団法人日本産業技術教育学会、一般社団法人日本機械学会、一般社団法人日本ロボット工業会

Facts:
- The international robotics competition “WRO® (World Robot Olympiad™),” which draws elementary school through university-age participants from approximately 100 countries and regions worldwide
- 競技は、①決められた課題に対し、ロボット設計・プログラミング・戦略を競うROBO MISSION、②社会課題の解決につながるアイデアをロボットとともに提案・プレゼンテーションするFUTURE INNOVATORS、③2台の自律型ロボットが対戦するROBO SPORTS、④自律走行するロボットカーを設計・製作・プログラミングし、コース上の課題を正確かつ効率的にクリアする技術力を競うFUTURE ENGINEERS の4種類があり
- This summer, 146 teams selected from official qualifying tournaments held at 31 locations nationwide, which drew approximately 1,000 teams, will participate

## Special exhibition “Ceramic Resonance,” bringing together the ceramic artistry of 15 artists from across Japan, opens at 備前市美術館 on Saturday, October 10

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000161458.html
- anchor: #n2058363
- Companies mentioned: 備前市美術館、公益財団法人備前市文化芸術振興財団、山陽新聞社、朝日新聞岡山総局、毎日新聞岡山支局、読売新聞岡山支社、RSK山陽放送、OHK岡山放送、TSCテレビせとうち、RNC西日本放送、KSB瀬戸内海放送、FM岡山

Facts:
- Exhibition of approximately 100 ceramic works by 15 artists
- General admission: 1,000 yen (900 yen for groups)
- Age 65 and over (residents of Bizen City, Ako City and Kamigori Town): 750 yen (700 yen for groups)
- Age 65 and over (residents of other areas): 900 yen (800 yen for groups)
- Students (university, vocational school and high school): 800 yen (700 yen for groups)
- Participation fee: 3,000 yen + same-day admission ticket required

## 【CHEFLINK Operations Partner Case Study Interview: “DANZERO”】Matched with multiple candidates in 1 month, supporting recruitment of chef candidates for full-time positions

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000208.000028141.html
- anchor: #n2058364
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シェアダイン、DANZERO、株式会社 フォーシーズンジャパン、CHEFLINK、CHEFLINK Global、SPOT CHEF、Kitchen Biz Journal、Dining Trends

Facts:
- Matched with 2 chefs after sending 60 scouting messages
- 50,000 chefs registered
- More than 1.3 million hours of on-site data
- In August 2025, CHEFLINK unified the names of its career-support social network for culinary professionals, “CHEFLINK,” and its corporate food-industry talent placement and recruitment service, “SPOT CHEF”

## 4 sake breweries, wineries and breweries in Ogawa Town, Saitama Prefecture, gather in one place! “2026 Ogawa Town Local Sake Festival” to be held on September 12

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000177748.html
- anchor: #n2058393
- Companies mentioned: 小川町商工会、小川町酒蔵めぐり実行委員会、帝松 松岡醸造株式会社、晴雲酒造株式会社、武蔵ワイナリー株式会社、合同会社麦雑穀工房 マイクロブルワリー

Facts:
- 1セット2,000円
- 5 tickets (equivalent to 2,500 yen)
- Limited to 1,000
- 11:00
- 16:00
- Approximately 5 minutes on foot
- Approximately 15 vendors

## “ゆきのみず,” a natural mineral water from Hokkaido, selected as the “water” for HTB Hokkaido Television’s popular show “How Do You Like Wednesday?”

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000151339.html
- anchor: #n2058392
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ロジネットジャパン、HTB北海道テレビ放送株式会社、札幌通運株式会社

Facts:
- 1本130円（税込）
- 1本130円（税込）530ml
- This year marks 30 years since the show first aired
- The fan appreciation event “How Do You Like Wednesday Festival” will be held in Sapporo for the first time in 7 years
- “As we mark our 30th anniversary
- Winner of the Monde Selection “Grand Gold Quality Award” (2026)
- Winner of the Gold Award in the Sapporo Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s “Kita no Brand 2026”
- 38 theaters nationwide

## FRT and GRCS jointly launch an “AI-powered automated assessment service” to support compliance with the SCS assessment system.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000078697.html
- anchor: #n2058391
- Companies mentioned: FRT株式会社、GRCS、株式会社GRCS

Facts:
- Jointly available from August 2026

## Asuiku launches the “100 Exciting Jobs Project” to broaden children’s future choices through “experience-based temporary childcare” in partnership with companies and local governments

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000083629.html
- anchor: #n2058390
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社あすいく、JR東日本、株式会社ニューラル、学習院大学

Facts:
- There are more than 556 occupations in the world
- More than 70% of parents can explain 10 or fewer types of jobs to their children
- Valid responses: 510 people
- Launched on Tuesday, August 18, 2026

## Announcement of continued media partnership with PR TIMES for the 2026–27 season

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000174288.html
- anchor: #n2058389
- Companies mentioned: PR TIMES、KAWAGOE BC/LAFESTA KAWAGOE、埼玉県川越市、東京都港区

## rakumo and AvePoint Japan begin sales partnership to promote cloud adoption and strengthen governance

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000015698.html
- anchor: #n2058388
- Companies mentioned: rakumo、AvePoint Japan、Microsoft 365、Google Workspace

Facts:
- In 2025, the companies formed a business partnership to jointly develop and sell add-on SaaS products for the Microsoft 365 market.

## A research paper on cryptography by researchers at ZenmuTech has been accepted for publication in IACR Communications in Cryptology.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000041061.html
- anchor: #n2058387
- Companies mentioned: ZenmuTech、国立研究開発法人産業技術総合研究所、国立大学法人東海国立大学機構名古屋大学、中央大学研究開発機構、医療AIプラットフォーム技術研究組合（HAIP）、国際暗号研究学会（IACR）

Facts:
- Established: March 4, 2014
- Securities code: 338A

## AvePoint Japan and rakumo launch sales partnership to promote cloud adoption and strengthen governance.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000082266.html
- anchor: #n2058386
- Companies mentioned: AvePoint Japan株式会社、rakumo株式会社、AvePoint Inc.

Facts:
- Sept. 2025
- More than 28,000 customers

## FRT株式会社 and a partner launch an AI-powered automated assessment service to help companies visualize the status of their security measures.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000129.000035245.html
- anchor: #n2058385
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社GRCS、FRT株式会社

Facts:
- Capital: ¥131 million
- Securities code: 9250

## The purchase-results-linked platform PMN launches a partnership with the in-store purchase sampling service テンタメ.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000019739.html
- anchor: #n2058384
- Companies mentioned: WED株式会社、ギフティ、株式会社エクスクリエ、テンタメ、Performance Media Network、PMN、ONE

Facts:
- Approximately 2.75 million members
- Approximately 33 media networks

## Survey on the state of back-office work, handled by 1 in 6 workers: 87.2% feel that work is at risk of becoming dependent on specific individuals. 75.0% say the absence of a person in charge affects business operations, including through delays in customer service.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000203.000027651.html
- anchor: #n2058383
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイル

Facts:
- 87.2% feel that their work is becoming dependent on specific individuals.
- 75.0% said that the absence of a person in charge affects business operations.
- 約8割（78.7%）が複数の業務を兼務
- 52.6% of respondents spend at least 80% of their working hours on internal tasks.
- 約9割（86.0%）が自身の業務を「売上を支える仕事」と認識

## NRI Secure reorganizes its Secure Eggs training courses and launches Secure Wings, a training course specializing in practical application.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000208.000052432.html
- anchor: #n2058382
- Companies mentioned: NRIセキュアテクノロジーズ株式会社、Amazon Web Services（AWS）、SANS Institute、GIAC、CISSP、CISA

## ウルテク expands the number of intent keywords available to users to 10 times the previous level.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000213.000006043.html
- anchor: #n2058381
- Companies mentioned: ログリー株式会社、ウルテク、Claude、Codex

## ABEJA, as an early adopter, obtains the C Certification, an AI governance third-party certification system established by JDLA.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000228.000010628.html
- anchor: #n2058380
- Companies mentioned: ABEJA、一般社団法人日本ディープラーニング協会、JDLA

Facts:
- Registration certification number: No. 2610001-01
- In July 2026
- August 4, 2026
- Since its founding in 2012

## Introduces Lifenet Life Club, a benefits information service for policyholders.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000236.000069919.html
- anchor: #n2058379
- Companies mentioned: ライフネット生命保険株式会社、株式会社リロクラブ、Club Off Alliance

Facts:
- More than approximately 200,000 restaurants, leisure facilities and accommodation facilities in Japan and overseas

## Promotional platform Performance Media Network begins partnership with Excrea’s in-store purchase sampling service “テンタメ”

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000252.000071371.html
- anchor: #n2058378
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クロス・マーケティンググループ、株式会社エクスクリエ、株式会社ギフティ、WED株式会社、Performance Media Network (PMN)、テンタメ

Facts:
- Approximately 2.75 million members
- 33 media outlets partnered with テンタメ
- Begins on Monday, August 3, 2026

## DetonatioN FocusMeと足利銀行、栃木県eスポーツ推進協議会へ参画

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000299.000030431.html
- anchor: #n2058377
- Companies mentioned: DetonatioN FocusMe、足利銀行、栃木県eスポーツ推進協議会、株式会社GameWith、株式会社DetonatioN、下野新聞、とちぎテレビ、JAPANNEXT、イナズマ株式会社、Kiwoom DRX、Paper Rex、VARREL、T1、Team Secret、Sharper Esports、QT DIG∞、Esports World Cup 2025

Facts:
- A total of more than 300 people attended.
- Ranked 14th in the Club Championship rankings
- Capital: 10 million yen
- Capital: ¥553 million