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

## BASE launches the Sales Partner App on BASE Apps, making it easy to start consignment sales.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000322.000030814.html
- anchor: #n2058376
- Companies mentioned: BASE株式会社、BASE、BASE Apps、BASE U、PAY株式会社、want.jp株式会社、株式会社Eストアー、Port株式会社、ぴーきち商店、中華 味一、味マート BASE支店、Spiceful Co.

Facts:
- Set the commission rate for "select shops" at between 25% and 80% of the product price.
- Used by more than 800 shops
- Product sales through sales partnerships reached approximately 18 times the level of the same month of the previous year in June 2025.
- Product sales through sales partnerships reached approximately 8 times the level of the same month of the previous year in June 2025.
- Used by 2.6 million shops.
- Capital: ¥8.84754 billion

## [Survey Report] 55% have not enrolled in workplace installment NISA, even with a ¥5,000 incentive.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000388.000046799.html
- anchor: #n2058375
- Companies mentioned: シマダグループ株式会社、シマダアセットパートナーズ、株式会社ウェルス・マインド・アプローチ

Facts:
- The survey found that 55% do not use the program.
- A program that provides a monthly incentive of ¥5,000
- I don't know what to choose (68.6%)
- There is too much information to make a decision (62.9%)
- I'm afraid of losing money (45.7%)
- Anxiety was greatly reduced: 32.9%; somewhat reduced: 48.1%. A total of 81.0% felt less anxious.
- 94.9% of employees said, "I know what to do next."
- Reviewing household finances: 69.6%
- Checking the workplace installment NISA program: 60.8%
- Considering how much to invest each month: 55.7%
- Considering asset allocation: 46.8%

## &choa！ holds an event at イオンモール土岐.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000457.000044062.html
- anchor: #n2058374
- Companies mentioned: &choa！、株式会社セキド、イオンモール土岐、GINZALoveLove、ＫＡＨＩ、athe、numbuzin、rom&nd

Facts:
- GINZALoveLove and &choa！ have 2９ stores nationwide.
- Last fiscal year, events were held for a total of １５６ days at shopping centers across the country.
- The event runs for １５ days, from today, ８月１８日, through ９月１日.

## Timee signs a comprehensive partnership agreement with 石川県志賀町.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000470.000036375.html
- anchor: #n2058373
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タイミー、石川県志賀町、一般社団法人能登官民連携復興センター

Facts:
- Partnership agreements signed with 96 municipalities across 41 prefectures
- The 97th municipality, across 41 prefectures

## [Joint seminar by Infcurion, Yappli and Fuller] Predicting the future of AI × apps in retail with Satsudora HD

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000531.000005362.html
- anchor: #n2058372
- Companies mentioned: フラー株式会社、株式会社インフキュリオン、株式会社ヤプリ、サツドラホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- 2026年8月27日(木)
- Time: 15:30–18:30

## 長野県須坂市 launches a partnership with おいくら for its unwanted-item reuse program.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000548.000015239.html
- anchor: #n2058371
- Companies mentioned: 長野県須坂市、株式会社マーケットエンタープライズ、おいくら

Facts:
- Approximately 1.68 million people have used the service to date (as of the end of February 2026).
- Municipalities using おいくら: 339
- Population: 48,627 (23,709 men, 24,918 women) (August 1, 2026)
- Households: 21,097 (August 1, 2026)
- Area: 149.67 square kilometers (August 1, 2026)

## Sun-Ray, the first official fan club to open since the departure of Rei Dan, who was a leading lady at Takarazuka!

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000642.000002848.html
- anchor: #n2058370
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Fanplus、宝塚歌劇団、東京フィルハーモニー交響楽団、NHK Eテレ、ディズニー

Facts:
- [Membership fee] ¥3,000 (tax included)
- [Annual fee] ¥12,000 (tax included)

## 株式会社アイズが運営するファクタリングサービス「レゾナス」、8月の買取金額がわずか半月で1億円を突破

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000648.000005365.html
- anchor: #n2058369
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイズ、レゾナス、ファクログ、トラミー、メディアレーダー

Facts:
- Purchase volume topped ¥100 million in August.
- Founded in 2007
- Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth: 5242

## From an era of adopting AI to organizations where AI grows. AI Data announces Change Management AI™, a new organizational transformation framework powered by AI孔明 on IDX.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000792.000040956.html
- anchor: #n2058368
- Companies mentioned: AIデータ株式会社、AI孔明 on IDX、Tokkyo.Ai、IDX

Facts:
- Capital: 100 million yen (capital reserves: 1.525 billion yen)
- Trusted by more than 10,000 companies and more than 1 million customers
- BCNアワードで17年連続販売本数1位を獲得しています

## 日経MJ編集長×サッポロビール、「赤星」に学ぶ広報PRセミナー｜ファイターズ観戦交流会＠エスコンフィールドHOKKAIDO

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001692.000000112.html
- anchor: #n2058367
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PR TIMES、サッポロビール株式会社、日経MJ、北海道日本ハムファイターズ、ミツカン、日本コカ・コーラ、日清食品グループ、明星食品、日本経済新聞社、B

Facts:
- Increased shipment volume by approximately 3.5 times in approximately 10 years
- 30 people attended in person
- More than 129,000 companies use the service.
- It is used by more than 65% of publicly listed companies in Japan
- More than 29,000 media journalists
- Approximately 90 million monthly page views
- More than 46,000 cases per month
- More than 2 million in total
- More than 270 partner media outlets

## New! Motto (モット) by DeepClean Pink Gel Gum Care Toothpaste, inspired by the idea of gum repair, launches.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001870.000009276.html
- anchor: #n2058366
- Companies mentioned: 花王株式会社、マツモトキヨシグループ、ココカラファイングループ、ディープクリーン

Facts:
- Approximately 70% have been found to start worrying about worsening gum condition and tooth staining or dullness*1.
- Contains high-concentration fluoride at 1450 ppm*6
- On limited release from Aug. 25, 2026.

## A cafe where original illustrations of “flowers” and “colorful KAWAII” feel right at home. 洒落CAFE FLEUR opens at 新宿マルイ Main Building

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004178.000003860.html
- anchor: #n2058365
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社丸井、株式会社丸井グループ、Anique株式会社、洒落CAFE FLEUR、新宿マルイ

Facts:
- On the 8th floor of 新宿マルイ Main Building (株式会社丸井, headquartered in Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director Masahiro Aono)
- Opened on Friday, July 31, 2026
- The cafe has a flexible space with approximately 40 seats
- The lineup includes 13 varieties, from meat sandwiches and healthy options featuring salmon or vegetables to dessert sandwiches paired with soft-serve ice cream

## Developed “AT-GCS,” a web-based ground control station that centrally controls multiple robots operating on land, water, underwater and in the air

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:29:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000052796.html
- anchor: #n2058272
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アトラックラボ、AT-GCS、AT-Synapse

Facts:
- 16-37 Fujikubo, Miyoshi-machi, Iruma-gun, Saitama Prefecture

## Winners named in the Grand Final of the 11th Yamaha Junior Piano Competition

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:28:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000446.000010414.html
- anchor: #n2058273
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヤマハミュージックジャパン、一般財団法人ヤマハ音楽振興会、ヤマハ株式会社

Facts:
- Approximately 9,000 people took part in preliminary selection rounds nationwide
- A total of 56 participants: 51 in the junior division and 5 in the youth division
- Established in 2016
- The competition has expanded to be held in 13 countries overseas

## What is “that country” outpacing the outdated superpower America with AI and drones in an era when wars in Ukraine and Iran have changed the rules of the battlefield? “Winners and Losers in the AI Arms Race” is now on sale in the Aug. 25 issue of ニューズウィーク日本版!

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:26:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001084.000011369.html
- anchor: #n2058274
- Companies mentioned: 楽天、ニューズウィーク日本版、ハーレー

Facts:
- Ukraine is now planning to produce more than 7 million drones a year
- Print edition list price: 520 yen (tax included)
- Digital edition, regular price: 430 yen (tax included)

## 【デウソン神戸 | Event Report】8.15 UNIVER Festival

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:25:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000185415.html
- anchor: #n2058275
- Companies mentioned: デウソン神戸、一般社団法人神戸フットサルスポーツクラブ

Facts:
- More than 10,000 people attended

## よしもと美容部 gathers at アットコスメ Osaka in yukata; beauty guru Silk, beauty leader Naoto Ikeda of Rainbow, and Momo of Ranran announce their “My Best Cosmetics for the First Half of 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:24:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000511.000005126.html
- anchor: #n2058276
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイスタイル、株式会社アイスタイルリテール、吉本興業、よしもと美容部、アットコスメ、Perfect Diary、M・A・C、NARS、KANEBO、ハリウッド

Facts:
- August 13, 2026 (Thu)
- Approximately 100 beauty-loving attendees
- Wednesday, August 19
- Monday, August 31
- 3 items in each lineup

## A first for the industry: Tool launched to calculate ROI by media channel based on actual sales and customer visits, regardless of POS system manufacturer

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:21:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000166995.html
- anchor: #n2058277
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社flaro、APRグループ、株式会社リクルート、株式会社dinii、株式会社USEN、LINKS CREATION、株式会社カカクコム、株式会社ぐるなび、Google LLC

Facts:
- 116% of budget target achieved
- 147% year-on-year
- Increase in monthly sales: approximately 2 million–3 million yen
- Time to achieve results: approximately 3 months
- Basic plan: 10,000 yen per month per environment (before tax)
- Full plan: 15,000 yen per month per store (before tax)
- GBP plan: 10,000 yen per month per store (before tax)

## 【タウンライフ未来総合研究所】Renovation demand: Top 10 prefectures account for 63.1% — Analysis of 65,000 inquiries finds older-home renovations in Tokyo and new-build exterior work in Aichi

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:20:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000179222.html
- anchor: #n2058278
- Companies mentioned: タウンライフ未来総合研究所、タウンライフ株式会社、総務省、矢野経済研究所

Facts:
- 65,592 inquiries
- Tokyo ranked first at 12.8%
- Followed by Kanagawa Prefecture at 9.3%
- Aichi Prefecture: 8.7%
- Saitama Prefecture: 6.5%
- Chiba Prefecture: 6.2%
- In Tokyo, 41.4% involved major renovations of homes at least 20 years old
- National average: 29.9%
- In Aichi Prefecture, 67.6% involved new construction (including exterior work)
- Homes at least 20 years old accounted for just 17.2%
- Market size: approximately 7.4 trillion yen

## From a single seed to the future of the sea: 62,780 eelgrass seeds collected in Etajima — High school students and the community work together to restore a marine nursery

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:20:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000176434.html
- anchor: #n2058279
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人フウド、ひろしまNPOセンター、大柿高校、地域おこし協力隊、地域企業、広島県水産海洋技術センター

Facts:
- An estimated 62,780 seeds were collected
- From approximately 600 eelgrass plants
- A result far exceeding last year’s approximately 16,700 seeds
- Approximately 3.7 times as many seeds were collected
- Total volume: 860 ml
- 73 seeds per 1 cc
- Participants: 13

## Wintest receives an order for its “WTS-3000” general-purpose logic IC tester from an overseas mass-production site of a 国内大手半導体メーカー

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000183285.html
- anchor: #n2058281
- Companies mentioned: ウインテスト株式会社、国内大手半導体メーカー

Facts:
- Revenue recognition timing: Scheduled to be recorded in the fiscal year ending December 2027

## 【GRAND Survey】Gym-goers and people with exercise habits make up 42.3% of GRAND viewers, approximately 2.0 times the share among the general population | n=1,036

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000047349.html
- anchor: #n2058280
- Companies mentioned: GRAND株式会社、三菱地所グループ、株式会社マクロミル

Facts:
- 42.3% of GRAND viewers
- Approximately 2.0 times the share among the general population
- GRAND viewers n=1,036
- General public n=1,035

## The Grand Prix went to the “Open Ring Notebook Mini,” a notebook small enough to fit in the palm of your hand

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:14:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000034770.html
- anchor: #n2058126
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LIHIT LAB.、株式会社あかしや、株式会社パイロットコーポレーション、コクヨ株式会社、株式会社サクラクレパス、株式会社デビカ

Facts:
- 74 exhibiting companies

## 【甲子｜飯沼本家】Enjoy an elegant autumn evening of food and sake accompanied by live music. “Moon-Viewing Banquet 2026” to be held for 4 days only, on Sept. 20, 21, 26 and 27.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:13:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000038200.html
- anchor: #n2058127
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社飯沼本家、日本料理 よし邑、きのえねomoya

Facts:
- A sake brewery with a history spanning more than 300 years, dating back to the Edo period
- Capacity: 26 people per day
- Participation fee: 16,500 yen per person

## Two new colors arrive for the heated tobacco device “Sixhill S1”: the two-tone “Monochrome White (black × white)” and “Crimson Red (black × red),” launching in August 2026

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:13:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000187014.html
- anchor: #n2058128
- Companies mentioned: Sixhill、Amazon.co.jp、楽天市場、Philip Morris Products S.A、IQOS

Facts:
- Retail price: 3,480 yen (tax included)
- 1回の充電で20回以上の使用が可能
- Lightweight, compact design (approximately 57 g)
- Battery capacity: 1,550 mAh
- Preheating time: Approximately 20 seconds
- Usage time: Approximately 245 seconds
- Charging time: approximately 100 minutes

## 【The festival may be over, but heat precautions are still needed】Protecting the people who sustain traditional culture. Nodaki expands heatstroke prevention support for the Hachinohe Sansha Taisai nationwide

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:12:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000115160.html
- anchor: #n2058129
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ノダキ、共親製菓株式会社、八戸三社大祭山車祭り行事保存会

Facts:
- A representative festival of the Hachinohe region with a history of approximately 300 years.
- In 2016, its float procession was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage event as one of the “Yama, Hoko, Yatai Float Festivals.”
- 株式会社ノダキ was founded in 1907

## Aile releases “Aile Summer Omikuji 2026,” revealing career prospects and your next step in 4 questions

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000139371.html
- anchor: #n2058136
- Companies mentioned: スキルブリッジ株式会社、Aile

Facts:
- Takes approximately 30 seconds
- August 10, 2026

## Max renews and launches the saddle stapler “HD-10V Hotch-kuru”

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000072040.html
- anchor: #n2058135
- Companies mentioned: マックス株式会社

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: 950 yen (1,045 yen including tax)
- Can staple documents up to 70 mm deep
- Can make booklets of up to 60 pages

## 8 students selected to advance to the final of the 6th Student Presentation Contest! Final to be held in Tokyo on Tuesday, Aug. 25.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000224.000038409.html
- anchor: #n2058134
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マインドシェア、文教大学、フェリス女学院大学、湘南工科大学、麗澤大学、北海道科学大学、共愛学園前橋国際大学、帝塚山学院大学、環太平洋大学、白百合女子大学、帝京大学、東京家政学院大学、明海大学、開智国際大学、神田外語学院、高千穂大学、ビューティ&ウェルネス専門職大学、愛知東邦大学、開志専門職大学、静岡産業大学、京都文教大学、神戸女子大学、天理大学、中国短期大学、広島工業大学、別府大学文学部

Facts:
- 25 schools from across Japan took part
- 8 students advance to the final competition to be held on Aug. 25 (Tue.)
- The “Education Information Sharing Session” has been held more than 132 times
- More than 15,000 education professionals have participated in total
- More than 40 schools annually
- A survey targeting a cumulative total of more than 300,000 students

## The latest TV commercials that captivated viewers are here! July TV commercial attention rankings released

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000226.000051361.html
- anchor: #n2058133
- Companies mentioned: REVISIO株式会社、サントリー、任天堂、積水ハウス、日清食品、城本クリニック

Facts:
- Analysis of approximately 140,000 commercials
- More than 200 clients in Japan to date
- 2,000 households in the Kanto region
- 600 households in the Kansai region

## tama “Stress Care,” a cat supplement formulated with “Lactic Acid Bacteria H61 Strain”

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000332.000011627.html
- anchor: #n2058132
- Companies mentioned: マーケティングパートナー株式会社、たまのおねだり（tama）

Facts:
- Just give 1 tablet every day
- Diameter: approx. 9 mm
- Thickness: approx. 4 mm

## 【Bunkamura】Lineup of performances and events presented in the second half of fiscal 2026

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000333.000031037.html
- anchor: #n2058131
- Companies mentioned: Bunkamura、東京芸術劇場、浜離宮朝日ホール、横浜みなとみらいホール、THEATER MILANO-Za、IMM THEATER、ヒカリエホール、Bunkamura Gallery 8/、渋谷東映プラザ、株式会社 日立製作所

Facts:
- The entire facility will be closed starting Jan. 4, 2027 (Mon.)
- Commemorating 120 years since the death of great-grandfather Paul Cézanne

## Application to revise the “Fuel Surcharge” for JAL/JTA international flights (tickets issued from September to October 2026)

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001546.000030684.html
- anchor: #n2058130
- Companies mentioned: JAL、JTA

Facts:
- 2026年6月から7月のシンガポールケロシン市況価格2カ月平均は、1バレルあたり132.50米ドルでした。
- これに同期間の為替平均1米ドル161.63円を乗じたシンガポールケロシン市況の円貨換算額は21,417円となりました。

## 行政連携で「放置空き家」の課題に挑む。アドバンスライフプランニングが「令和8年度 神奈川県空き家利活用モデル事業」に参画決定

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:09:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000128526.html
- anchor: #n2058137
- Companies mentioned: アドバンスライフプランニング株式会社、神奈川県、東京都、藤沢市、横浜市、中野区

Facts:
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Established: September 1, 2011
- Implementation period: Reiwa 8 (2026) August to around January of Reiwa 9 (2027), tentatively scheduled

## 【A wide selection of over 300 SKUs across 61 models】For custom-made USB drives, visit 名入れUSB.com｜Official website fully redesigned

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:09:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000158852.html
- anchor: #n2058138
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社RENCOUNT、名入れUSB.com

Facts:
- 61 models in total
- Unit price: ¥680

## michellMacaronが衣装提供！ ラフ×ラフ、Sweet Alley、最終未来少女ら全10組が出演「BEEEEM FES Vol.9」9月10日（木）開催

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:09:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000506.000141380.html
- anchor: #n2058139
- Companies mentioned: michellMacaron、株式会社BUZZ PUBLISHING、株式会社X10A、アソビシステム、VAZ、TWIN PLANET、imaginate、エイトワン、カンナギマロ

Facts:
- Priority front-area access ¥8,500
- General admission ¥4,500
- Women/students ¥3,500
- Tickets at the door ¥3,000
- Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026
- More than 600 million cumulative TikTok views

## Three new healthy summer menu items launch simultaneously at 五ケ山豆腐SOYcafe, a cafe run by a tofu shop!

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:08:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000222.000054826.html
- anchor: #n2058140
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社愛しとーと、五ケ山豆腐SOYcafe

Facts:
- Caramel soy latte (¥680, tax included)
- Soy cafe mocha (¥680, tax included)
- Coffee jelly soy milk soft serve (¥700, tax included)

## 【Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake】ピエトロ provides approximately 4,400 meals of curry and soup—meeting changing food needs in disaster-hit areas during the 3 weeks after the earthquake

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:08:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000253.000029166.html
- anchor: #n2058141
- Companies mentioned: ピエトロ、認定NPO法人テラ・ルネッサンス

Facts:
- Approximately 4,400 meals in total
- Approximately 3 weeks since the earthquake

## August 26 is Power Pro Day! Get up to 826 Power Stones⁈

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:05:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001475.000050711.html
- anchor: #n2058142
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント、KONAMI

Facts:
- Up to 826 Power Stones
- 54 million cumulative downloads

## 【デウソン神戸｜Match Information】9.6 Sun Round 8: デウソン神戸 vs マルバ水戸FC

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:04:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000185415.html
- anchor: #n2058143
- Companies mentioned: デウソン神戸、マルバ水戸FC、メットライフ生命

Facts:
- 2026-27メットライフ生命Fリーグ Div2 第8節
- Kickoff at 11:00 on September 6, 2026 (Sun.)

## “Barony Mirror Whitening Toothpaste” now available at a price of ¥1,980 (before tax), exclusively at physical stores

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:04:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000185948.html
- anchor: #n2058144
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社妹尾物産、株式会社京福堂、BARONY、ハンズ

Facts:
- Rapidly expanded the number of retail stores to more than 300
- Recorded sales of more than 250,000 units, primarily through e-commerce
- Monthly sales exceeded 300 units in the first month after launch
- Related videos recorded more than 480,000 views

## 【オイシックス新潟アルビレックスBC】Notice of retirement ceremony for player Katsuki Matayoshi

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:03:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000156814.html
- anchor: #n2058145
- Companies mentioned: オイシックス新潟アルビレックス・ベースボール・クラブ、オイシックス株式会社、千葉ロッテマリーンズ、NPBファーム・リーグ

Facts:
- Retiring at the end of the 2026 season
- Sept. 25, 2026 (Fri)
- 18:00試合開始
- 16:30 General admission opens

## Secured exclusive sales rights for “デミ コスメティクス” in the Malaysian market

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:02:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000013780.html
- anchor: #n2058146
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビューティガレージ、BEAUTY GARAGE ASIA SDN. BHD.、日華化学株式会社、デミ コスメティクス

Facts:
- Population of approximately 34 million
- Approximately ¥55.8 billion
- Approximately ¥101 billion

## “Hokkaido Regional Mirai Study Abroad Scholarship” to be offered in the Tokachi region; 地域・教育魅力化プラットフォーム signs agreement with 帯広信用金庫 to develop future local talent

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:02:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000035136.html
- anchor: #n2058147
- Companies mentioned: 地域・教育魅力化プラットフォーム、帯広信用金庫、北洋銀行、上士幌高校、鹿追高校、更別農業高校、清水高校、池田高校、大樹高校

Facts:
- Approximately 190 schools nationwide
- Expected number of recipients: around 10
- Grant amount: ¥20,000 per month
- Up to ¥720,000 over 3 years
- Has produced more than 5,000 study-abroad students to date

## Applications for the first round of fan club presale (lottery) for “2026 HEO NAM JUN FANMEETING ＜HEO’s NEXT?＞ in NAGOYA” open from 18:00 on 8/18 (Tue.)

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:01:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000324.000044784.html
- anchor: #n2058148
- Companies mentioned: ホ・ナムジュン、ホ・ナムジュン ジャパン オフィシャル ファンクラブ、Niterra日本特殊陶業市民会館

Facts:
- ¥15,200 (tax included)
- Entry for a drawing for a Polaroid signed by hand (20 winners)
- Entry for a drawing for a poster signed by hand (100 winners)

## 大地みらい信用金庫 joins as local top partner for the “Hokkaido Regional Mirai Study Abroad Scholarship,” jointly promoting talent development in the Nemuro and Kushiro regions

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:01:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000035136.html
- anchor: #n2058149
- Companies mentioned: 大地みらい信用金庫、一般財団法人地域・教育魅力化プラットフォーム、北洋銀行

Facts:
- Promoted at approximately 190 schools nationwide
- A grant-type scholarship that does not need to be repaid (¥20,000 per month, up to ¥720,000 in total over 3 years)
- Expected number of recipients: around 10
- Has produced more than 5,000 study-abroad students to date

## ”街かどから見つめる、ルネサンス“「ルーヴル美術館展 ルネサンス」を美術館の外でも楽しむコラボレーション

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:01:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000168720.html
- anchor: #n2058150
- Companies mentioned: ルーヴル美術館、国立新美術館、ザ・リッツ・カールトン東京、東京ミッドタウン、HAL YAMASHITA、Bistro&Bar WineBank terrace、pâtisserie Sadaharu AOKI paris、NIRVANA New York、とらや、ブラッスリー ポール・ボキューズ ミュゼ、サロン・ド・テ ロンド、カフェ コキーユ、カフェテリア カレ、野村證券、光村印刷、竹中工務店、ヴァシュロン・コンスタンタン、日本郵政、日本航空、エールフランス航空、KLMオランダ航空、日本貨物航空、日本通運、TOKYO FM、日テレイベンツ、NTVヨーロッパ、日本テレビ放送網、読売新聞社、ＢＳ日テレ、在日フランス大使館、アンスティチュ・フランセ

Facts:
- More than 50 carefully selected works
- Price: ¥9,700 (tax and service charge included)
- Price: ¥3,980 (tax included)
- Price: 3,200 yen (tax included)
- Price: Takeout ¥1,296 (tax included)
- Dine-in ¥1,320 (tax included)
- Price: 1,800 yen (tax included)
- Price: Takeout:

## 株式会社TorchUp signs partnership agreement with Criacao Shinjuku

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000171490.html
- anchor: #n2058151
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TorchUp、Criacao Shinjuku、いわてグルージャ盛岡

## Making their Japan debut at SUMMER SONIC 2026! CARDINALS（カーディナルズ）, an exciting new-generation rock band from Ireland, to hold a signing event at タワーレコード渋谷店 on August 20 (Thu.)

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001888.000055377.html
- anchor: #n2058152
- Companies mentioned: CARDINALS、カーディナルズ、The Orchard Japan、So Young Records、タワーレコード渋谷店、TOWER VINYL SHIBUYA

Facts:
- 開催日時：2026年8月20日（木）19:00開始
- Price: ¥4,590 (tax included)

## ガルデリア and Leave a Nest launch a “Wastewater Resource Recovery Project Using the Microalga Galdieria”

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000183076.html
- anchor: #n2058153
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ガルデリア、株式会社リバネス、Sunway University

Facts:
- Capital: ¥529,574,495
- Capital: ¥70,000,000

## 【Kansai Electric Power × Panasonic HD × Thinker】Thinker Director Keisuke Koyama to speak at “AI Robot Bring-Your-Own Study Session in Osaka” on 8/20 (Thu.)

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000106143.html
- anchor: #n2058154
- Companies mentioned: 関西電力株式会社、パナソニックホールディングス株式会社、株式会社Thinker、AI Robot Japan

Facts:
- To be held at Grand Front Osaka on August 20, 2026 (Thu.)
- Date and time: Thursday, August 20, 2026, 14:00–17:00

## Treat “limp bangs” by caring for the scalp. Quasi-drug product “女神の前髪 No.8-HINOKI” featured in the bangs special of the hair catalog “なりたい髪型叶えるBOOK Vol.1”

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000181398.html
- anchor: #n2058216
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Pinelma、株式会社HOUSE

Facts:
- On sale Aug. 17, 2026
- P81
- 7,040 yen
- 30mL

## Elementary school students learn about business and help bring a real festival to life: the “多摩こども屋台選手権2026” will be held at Tama Center on September 19 and 20!

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000186586.html
- anchor: #n2058215
- Companies mentioned: 東京都多摩市、多摩センター商店会、落合自治連合会、多摩青年会議所、多摩市教育委員会

Facts:
- Capacity: 30 people
- 10 types of food stall models

## “えーおー” and “Fuga” of DOPENESS, a professional esports team from Shikoku (Tokushima), to compete in the FIFAe Continental Championship as members of Japan’s national e-soccer team

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000182774.html
- anchor: #n2058214
- Companies mentioned: DOPENESS、日本サッカー協会、国際サッカー連盟、FIFA、株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント、合同会社DopeNess

Facts:
- The 4 players selected are Ax, Tess, えーおー, and Fuga
- Finishing in the top 4 will earn a place in the FIFAe World Cup 2026™
- The Esports World Cup, an international tournament with a total prize pool exceeding 10 billion yen

## More than 45% of women who have received cosmetic medical treatment said that what they find difficult when choosing a cosmetic medical clinic is “how hard it is to assess a doctor’s true skill and experience”!

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000142789.html
- anchor: #n2058213
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ETANA、RCリサーチデータ

Facts:
- More than 45% of women who have received cosmetic medical treatment
- About 1 in 4 women in their 20s to 40s who have received cosmetic medical treatment
- Survey respondents: 330

## About 80% of people who regularly use public transportation said they “feel stressed” when traveling on public transportation during extreme heat!

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000176422.html
- anchor: #n2058212
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社キングスロード、RCリサーチデータ

Facts:
- About 80% of people who regularly use public transportation feel stressed when traveling on public transportation during extreme heat
- 日常的に公共交通機関を利用する人の4割以上が、直近1年以内の猛暑日において、その移動中に熱中症の危険を感じた経験がある
- 日常的に公共交通機関を利用する人の約6割が、直近1年以内に、猛暑によるストレスや熱中症リスクを避けるため外出自体を控えたり移動手段を変更したりした経験がある
- People who regularly use public transportation most want to use a “car” for travel during extreme heat
- Survey respondents: 334

## [BEYOND SWEETS] A patisserie whose entire menu is made without wheat or white sugar. September exhibition of works by calligrapher 内山 崚; announcement of the launch of the “Sweets × Art Project”

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000166490.html
- anchor: #n2058211
- Companies mentioned: BEYOND SWEETS、株式会社Ｂ＆Ｈ

Facts:
- 1名さま4,400円(税込)
- Black rare cheesecake tart and drink set: 1,200 yen (tax included)

## “Bringing the tradition of sake into the everyday lives of the next generation”: 千代むすび酒造 launches a limited-label series with illustrator ヨシフクホノカ, featuring designs inspired by the four seasons

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000066051.html
- anchor: #n2058210
- Companies mentioned: 千代むすび酒造株式会社、伊藤園

Facts:
- 160th anniversary
- Aug. 26, 2026
- Volume: 720 ml
- Alcohol content: 16%
- Suggested retail price: 2,200 yen
- Exports to more than 30 countries
- Founded: 1865

## 株式会社ネクサス・プラウド・インベストメント begins partnership discussions in Malaysia to collaborate with major local real estate companies and specialized institutions

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000158733.html
- anchor: #n2058209
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ネクサス・プラウド・インベストメント、W台北、シャングリ・ラ ファーイースタン台北

Facts:
- 2026年8月3日（月）から8月6日（木）にかけて
- Attracted a cumulative total of more than 100 participants
- Individual networks established with 12 companies and specialized institutions

## More than 1 in 5 managers with subordinates who use generative AI at work said that “since generative AI came to be used at work, questions and consultations from subordinates have decreased”!

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000177873.html
- anchor: #n2058208
- Companies mentioned: ジー・ブーン株式会社、RCリサーチデータ

Facts:
- More than 1 in 5 managers with subordinates who use generative AI at work feel that the volume of questions and consultations from their direct reports has decreased since generative AI came to be used at work
- An increase in formulaic proposals and reports that rely on AI responses
- Fewer basic questions and more substantive consultations
- Excessive AI dependence among subordinates and a decline in their ability to think
- Differences in AI skills among team members
- Compliance management, including the handling of confidential information
- Creativity and idea generation that AI cannot replace
- The ability to properly evaluate and control AI output
- Interpersonal communication unique to humans
- Developing creativity and human qualities that AI cannot replace
- Risk management, including fact-checking and preventing information leaks
- AI

## “市川團十郎 壇ノ浦歌舞伎”—A dramatic historical stage performance by a great actor—held November 6 and 7

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000093078.html
- anchor: #n2058207
- Companies mentioned: 世界遺産劇場実行委員会、やまぐちドラマツーリズム実行委員会、下関市、北九州市、関門海峡観光推進協議会、株式会社3Top、株式会社日本旅行、JR西日本

Facts:
- 2026年11月6日（金）・7日（土）
- S seats: ¥12,000
- A seats: ¥9,000
- S seats: 10,500 yen
- A seats: 8,000 yen
- Round trip: 500 yen

## NewLo launches a campaign offering a 2-month free trial of “NewLo Business Wallet,” a stablecoin management wallet for businesses!

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000158601.html
- anchor: #n2058206
- Companies mentioned: NewLo株式会社

Facts:
- Free for 2 months from the start of use
- NBW closed beta testing (CBT) to begin in July 2026

## SaaS is Dead! Why Salesforce is falling out of use in the workplace

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000167715.html
- anchor: #n2058205
- Companies mentioned: Salesforce、Irwin&co株式会社

Facts:
- This amounts to 6,000 hours a year for a sales team of around 100 people
- 1人あたり商談月20件
- 1件あたり入力15分として算出した

## [Racbaki] Helps improve overpronation! New 5-color options added to “Easy Sandals,” innovative diet shoes that help shape your body just by walking!

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000146121.html
- anchor: #n2058204
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Racbaki、Racbaki

Facts:
- 5 new colors
- Aug. 17, 2026

## Mito Art Tower to present “30th Anniversary of Toru Takemitsu’s Passing,” featuring 3 programs: lectures, concerts, and gagaku performances

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000150724.html
- anchor: #n2058203
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人水戸市芸術振興財団、Schott Music Co. Ltd.、伶楽舎

Facts:
- All seats unreserved: ¥1,000
- General admission: 4,500 yen
- U-25 (ages 25 and under): 1,500 yen
- Package ticket (limited quantity): 7,000 yen

## Hozoji, creative director at 博報堂Gravity, selected as a judge for CICLOPE Festival 2026

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000057218.html
- anchor: #n2058202
- Companies mentioned: 博報堂Gravity、博報堂キャビン、株式会社シップス、CICLOPE Festival

Facts:
- 50th anniversary of establishment

## TCS unveils agentic AI platform to transform pharmaceutical development

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000141669.html
- anchor: #n2058201
- Companies mentioned: タタコンサルタンシーサービシズ、TCS

Facts:
- Up to 40% greater efficiency in clinical data management operations
- Up to 30% reduction in clinical trial setup workload
- Up to 30% reduction in overall costs for safety case processing
- Up to 50% reduction in workload for quality management operations
- TCS’s consolidated revenue reached US$30 billion

## HOKKAIDO LOVE! Giveaway campaign: 214 winners in total will be selected by lottery!

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000078954.html
- anchor: #n2058200
- Companies mentioned: 北海道観光機構、JTB、JAL、ANA、島の人、DO3TABLE、ロイズ、キュンちゃん

Facts:
- 2026年8月20日（木）～10月18日（日）
- Until 23:59 on Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Friday, October 30, 2026–Sunday, January 31, 2027
- Until 23:59 on Sunday, January 31, 2027

## 【First-time offer: 1,000-yen coupon available for a limited time】Cool down the heat from scorching summer weather! Get a great deal on a refreshing summer treatment at りらくる

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000027635.html
- anchor: #n2058199
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社りらく、りらくる、フランスベッド

Facts:
- Special coupon for 1,000 yen off
- 603 locations nationwide
- 30 minutes (standalone service)
- From 2,820 yen (tax included)
- +550 yen (tax included)
- 3,220 yen!
- 3,150 yen!
- 60 minutes for 3,600 yen

## 【Event】ARKade Open Innovation Forum 2026 Vol.1

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000174976.html
- anchor: #n2058198
- Companies mentioned: オープンイノベーションコア尼崎、Garage Minato、成光精密株式会社、Garage Taisho、株式会社木幡計器製作所、関西学院大学、尼崎市、尼崎信用金庫、尼崎商工会議所、近畿高エネルギー加工技術研究所、公益財団法人尼崎地域産業活性化機構

Facts:
- Capacity: 80 people

## A startup that has supported seniors for 15 years redefines “prosperity in a super-aged society” and announces a new vision and mission

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000013716.html
- anchor: #n2058197
- Companies mentioned: MIKAWAYA21株式会社、WHO、内閣府、経済産業研究所

Facts:
- 250 communities nationwide
- Nearly 5,000 concierges
- 850,000 cumulative support cases
- 55th worldwide
- 3rd worldwide
- 48th
- Remains at 79th
- Approximately 1,800 municipalities nationwide
- Capital: 917,031,100 yen

## 株式会社富士テクニカルコーポレーション makes a full-scale entry into the grid-scale battery storage business—signs a battery system purchase and sale agreement with エレビスタ株式会社, with construction of the first facility beginning in Kushiro

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000081547.html
- anchor: #n2058196
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社富士テクニカルコーポレーション、エレビスタ株式会社

Facts:
- Rated output: 1.99 MW
- Rated capacity: 8.22 MWh
- Cumulative output of 100 MW or more

## About 1 in 3 people who encounter AI-generated content say they would “stop reading or watching partway through” if they learned digital content was AI-generated!

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000125644.html
- anchor: #n2058195
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社レイクルー、RCリサーチデータ

Facts:
- “Stop reading or watching partway through”: 34.3%
- “Check other sources to see whether the content is true”: 44.3%
- Survey respondents: 1,360

## 2 putter models join the MAJESTY PRESTIGIO 14 lineup

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000041855.html
- anchor: #n2058194
- Companies mentioned: マジェスティ ゴルフ株式会社、MAJESTY PRESTIGIO 14、MAJESTY STEADYFLEX 110 LUXURY SILVER

Facts:
- Will be released on Friday, September 18, 2026
- ※Total weight is for the 34-inch model

## All proceeds from the YUMICORE online trial lesson held on July 31—881,000 yen—will be donated to support recovery from earthquake damage in 熊本県

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000052596.html
- anchor: #n2058193
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社YumiCoreBody、熊本県

Facts:
- A total of 1,762 people joined us on the day

## 六厘舎 enters a new chapter, gathering even more momentum this fall. It will open for a limited time at track 1 of JR Nagoya Station from September 1, and the new brand 参厘舎 will launch in Yaesu on September 10

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000097.000087198.html
- anchor: #n2058192
- Companies mentioned: 六厘舎、参厘舎、株式会社松富士食品、TOFROM YAESU TOWER

Facts:
- For 90 days, from September 1 to November 29, 2026
- Approximately 60 seats
- 40 seats

## ポンデテック of the 関西電力グループ is holding a bargain sale on used PCs through August 25, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000106.000078795.html
- anchor: #n2058191
- Companies mentioned: 関西電力グループ、株式会社ポンデテック、PC next、Lenovo、Panasonic

Facts:
- Up to 7,000 yen off
- Regular price: 53,800 yen (tax included)
- Regular price: 89,800 yen (tax included)

## Making connections through sports by overcoming distance and physical barriers with technology: the “2026 Biogen Cup Remote Sports Tournament” will hold the OriHime Soccer Finals at Shimizu S-Pulse on July 18, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000019066.html
- anchor: #n2058190
- Companies mentioned: バイオジェン・ジャパン株式会社、株式会社オリィ研究所、一般社団法人オンラインボッチャ協会、株式会社CAC Holdings、株式会社エスパルス

Facts:
- July 18, 2026
- 4 teams (1 group of 3)
- 12 people
- Approximately 23 cm tall

## A baseball event connecting generations will also be held on December 5 at 日鉄鋼板SGL Stadium Amagasaki! Catch Ball Classic 2026 National Tournament / THE LAST GAME 2026

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000121.000036277.html
- anchor: #n2058189
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スカイA、日鉄鋼板、一般社団法人日本プロ野球選手会、阪神タイガース、阪神電気鉄道株式会社、関西学童野球交流会TSUNAGUﾍﾞｰｽﾎﾞｰﾙ、尼崎市スポーツ少年団野球支部、㈱エイブル、㈱日本財産コンサルタンツ、㈱トンボ、日本マクドナルド㈱、㈱エスエスケイ、ロジスティード㈱、㈱泉宣宏社、㈱コナミデジタルエンタテインメント、スターゼン㈱、株式会社日テレイベンツ、公益社団法人全国野球振興会

Facts:
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 日鉄鋼板SGL Stadium Amagasaki
- 12:00～15:30（予定）
- 17：00開始予定

## シナモンAI、「AI博覧会 Summer 2026」に出展（8/26～8/27 新宿住友ビル 三角広場）

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000028252.html
- anchor: #n2058188
- Companies mentioned: シナモンAI、株式会社アイスマイリー、株式会社シナモン

Facts:
- 2026年8月26日（水）～27日（木）の2日間
- 100 companies showcasing the latest AI products
- More than 200 products and solutions on display
- More than 40 conferences
- 10,000 visitors over 2 days

## Selected to operate APN Innovation Hub connection points; now seeking companies to develop use cases and conduct technical demonstrations using APN

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000132.000095825.html
- anchor: #n2058187
- Companies mentioned: STATION Ai株式会社、株式会社三菱総合研究所、総務省

Facts:
- More than 1,100 companies and organizations from Japan and overseas are participating
- Approximately 10 companies to be selected
- Application period: August 18, 2026–November 29, 2026
- Demonstration period: November 2026–February 2027

## Online event Thursday, August 27, from 17:00! What is a “long-term holding” real estate investment strategy for overcoming rising costs? Construction company selection: examples of failures and countermeasures

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000170.000030719.html
- anchor: #n2058186
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゴールドオンライン、めぐる組、株式会社めぐる、沖田不動産鑑定士・税理士・行政書士事務所

Facts:
- Date and time: Thursday, August 27, 2026, 17:00–18:00
- Construction prices have risen by approximately 50% over the past 10 years

## Signs a partnership agreement with 淡路市 on health promotion and wellness

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000186.000056238.html
- anchor: #n2058185
- Companies mentioned: サラヤ株式会社、淡路市

Facts:
- Monday, August 17, 2026
- In March of Reiwa 8

## 【山崎18年の当選チャンスが2倍!!】70,000セット販売記念 ウイスキーくじ最新弾が8月18日より販売開始

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000189.000145472.html
- anchor: #n2058184
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アップライジング、タチバナE酒販、宮崎どげんかせんとい館、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング

Facts:
- Commemorative edition marking 70,000 sets sold
- Chance to win the 1st prize increases to 2 times
- Limited to 466 entries
- 3,980 yen (tax included)
- 990 yen shipping fee
- On sale starting August 18, 2026

## SBIグループ and Culture Entertainment Group launch the jointly organized film project competition “SBI×CEG CREATORS' PROGRAM,” with a view to building a future ecosystem to support creators

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000230.000066676.html
- anchor: #n2058183
- Companies mentioned: SBIグループ、SBIホールディングス、SBIネオメディアホールディングス、カルチュア・エンタテインメント グループ、CEグループ

Facts:
- Nationwide release at more than 250 theaters
- Development grant of 3 million yen
- FY2026
- Announcement planned for February 2027

## The German watch brand ノモス グラスヒュッテ introduces a compact new model, Ahoi neomatik Sky & Sand, in its “ahoi” sports watch collection.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000231.000047204.html
- anchor: #n2058182
- Companies mentioned: ノモス グラスヒュッテ、NOMOS GLASHÜTTE、株式会社大沢商会

Facts:
- Price: 712,800 yen (tax included)
- Diameter: 36.3 mm
- Thickness: 9.1 mm
- Water resistance: 20 atm

## 【Average past satisfaction rating: 4.3/5.0】PR strategy in the AI era—Strategy and Framework edition—held Friday, September 4

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000275.000054369.html
- anchor: #n2058181
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トドオナダ、Qlipper、Qoddler、ディギディギ

Facts:
- More than 4,000 domestic media outlets
- Capacity: 20 people

## The eternal dilemma for anyone who cooks: “What should I make for dinner tonight?” Break free from the daily stress of meal planning! Learn to make delicious meals with “whatever you have” in the fridge.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000303.000069413.html
- anchor: #n2058180
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社高橋書店、アルモンデ料理教室

Facts:
- List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
- 176 pages
- For 11 years, has helped more than 2,500 people with their meal-planning dilemmas at cooking classes

## BitTrade to hold online seminar on trade and international payments on August 20

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000391.000037450.html
- anchor: #n2058179
- Companies mentioned: ビットトレード株式会社、日本貿易振興機構（JETRO）、株式会社STANDAGE

Facts:
- 2026年8月20日（木）13:00より
- Thursday, August 20, 2026, 13:00–14:00

## 粧美堂の人気商品「どこでも前髪ミニアイロン」からmiffy限定デザインが新登場！粧美堂公式オンラインストアとドン・キホーテ※にて先行発売を開始

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000413.000057928.html
- anchor: #n2058178
- Companies mentioned: 粧美堂株式会社、ドン・キホーテ、株式会社ピコモンテ・ジャパン

Facts:
- ■ Price: 3,278 yen (tax included)
- Two adjustable temperature settings: 120°C and 140°C
- Automatic shutoff feature turns the power off after approximately 30 minutes

## Providing disaster victims with information to help address their financial concerns following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake: AI knowledge search system “Helpfeel” provided free of charge to 肥後銀行

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000518.000027275.html
- anchor: #n2058177
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Helpfeel、肥後銀行

Facts:
- Launch date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
- Currently deployed on more than 900 websites, primarily at domestic enterprise companies in finance, infrastructure, manufacturing, retail and other sectors.

## IP Infusion’s latest network OS, “OcNOS® 7.0,” has been adopted by more than 100 telecommunications carriers and data center operators worldwide, supporting the advancement of AI data centers and IP/optical networks.

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000525.000011476.html
- anchor: #n2058176
- Companies mentioned: IP Infusion、UfiSpace、Edgecore Networks、株式会社ACCESS、The Business Research Company

Facts:
- 40–60% reduction in total cost of ownership (TCO)
- UfiSpace’s “S9321-64EO (51.2 Tbps)”

## 【ロイヤルパインズホテル浦和】Limited-time wedding plan offered for 370,000 yen, down from the regular price of 500,000 yen. The “Couple’s Wedding Plan,” with the bride and groom as the stars of the day, goes on sale Tuesday, August 18, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000585.000003280.html
- anchor: #n2058175
- Companies mentioned: ソラーレホテルズ アンド リゾーツ株式会社、ロイヤルパインズホテル浦和

Facts:
- Plan at the regular price of 500,000 yen
- Special price: 370,000 yen
- Weddings held by Wednesday, March 31, 2027
- 100 photo snapshots
- About 100 m above ground

## 『ビジネスナビタイム輸配送管理クラウド』 launches “Voice Navigation Customization” feature

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000600.000026884.html
- anchor: #n2058174
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナビタイムジャパン、ビジネスナビタイム輸配送管理クラウド

Facts:
- Starting Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026
- In June 2026, the service was rebranded to support the entire delivery management process.

## 【Sint-Truiden】Announcement of sponsorship agreement with 株式会社菊地物産

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000713.000042484.html
- anchor: #n2058173
- Companies mentioned: シント＝トロイデンVV、STVV、株式会社菊地物産、DMM.com、FC東京、SLベンフィカ、アル・ラーヤンSC、V・ファーレン長崎、湘南ベルマーレ、サガン鳥栖、セレッソ大阪、鹿島アントラーズ

Facts:
- 2026-2027 season
- Sponsorship agreement for the 3rd season
- 43 points
- 3rd place
- 22 wins
- 5 draws
- 13 losses
- 61 goals scored
- 46 goals conceded

## 【EXPO2025 Official Licensed Product】New “Plush Toy Cookie” featuring White Myakumyaku!

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000719.000026530.html
- anchor: #n2058172
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヘソプロダクション、株式会社ヘソホールディングス、Expo 2025

Facts:
- White Myakumyaku Plush Toy Cookie (¥4,180 tax included)
- Capital: 10,000,000 yen

## MIXI investment subsidiary MIXI Global Investments opens applications for the second cohort of “LVLZero Tokyo,” an accelerator specializing in overseas expansion for indie games

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000855.000025121.html
- anchor: #n2058171
- Companies mentioned: MIXI、MIXI Global Investments、LVLZero Tokyo、gamescom asia、gamescom、東京ゲームダンジョン、株式会社アクティブゲーミングメディア

Facts:
- The first cohort received 78 applications
- Selected teams will receive mentoring from overseas publishers and investors
- Through “100 Days of Mentoring”
- Application period: Tuesday, August 18–Sunday, September 6, 2026
- Second cohort program period: October–December 2026
- An online information session for prospective applicants to the second cohort is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2026.

## For the increasingly diverse world of curry bread: food-service “Rich European-Style Beef Curry Filling,” “Spiced European-Style Keema Curry Filling,” “Food-Service Basic Curry Filling” and “Food-Service European-Style Curry Filling” launch August 31

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000912.000003092.html
- anchor: #n2058170
- Companies mentioned: エスビー食品株式会社

Facts:
- Rich European-Style Beef Curry Filling, 1 kg
- Spiced European-Style Keema Curry Filling, 1 kg
- Food-Service Basic Curry Filling, 3 kg
- Food-Service European-Style Curry Filling, 3 kg
- August 31, 2026

## Take French fries to the next level with lingering, spice-forward flavor: “Addictive Potato Seasoning, Seaweed Salt” and “Addictive Potato Seasoning, Hot Chili” launch August 31

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000913.000003092.html
- anchor: #n2058169
- Companies mentioned: エスビー食品株式会社

Facts:
- Shipping begins: August 31, 2026
- A wide selection of more than 200 varieties

## A special collaboration with Pantone is here

- Published: 2026-08-18T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000947.000028427.html
- anchor: #n2058168
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドウシシャ、FitFlop、Pantone

Facts:
- Price: 19,800 yen (tax included)
- Price: 26,400 yen (tax included)
- Sizes: 23.0 cm (US6) to 25.0 cm (US8), in 1 cm increments
- More than 75 million pairs sold worldwide to date
- More than 5,000 stores
- More than 2,000 retail partners
- Sold in more than 88 countries
- 189 concept spaces
- Capital: 4.993 billion yen