# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-19 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 5 of 11 One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 909 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 135 items from 6 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link. ## 3 companies launch a partnership to co-create an “entry point” for fabric distribution and revitalize the entire industry - Published: 2026-08-19T10:10:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000199.000021099.html - anchor: #n2080314 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヤギ、株式会社サンウェル、瀧定株式会社、Fably、サンウェルネット、タキサダオンラインスタジオ Facts: - Our company launched Fably, a textile e-commerce platform, in 2020 - Founded in Osaka City in 1966, the company celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026. - In April 2026, our company launched “Medium-Term Management Plan 2029.” ## “Hybrid Flooring,” a floor covering installed without adhesive or nails, goes on sale September 17 - Published: 2026-08-19T10:10:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000205.000054227.html - anchor: #n2080313 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンゲツ、Unilin（ユニリン）、モホークグループ Facts: - Goes on sale Thursday, September 17, 2026 - Size: Classic, 190 × 1,200 mm - Thickness: 8 mm - Revenue (consolidated): 206.4 billion yen (fiscal year ending March 2026) ## A workshop for people who struggle with public speaking. An intensive, hands-on course to build verbal expression and speech skills will be held in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, on September 22 - Published: 2026-08-19T10:10:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000283.000052391.html - anchor: #n2080312 - Companies mentioned: ワクセル株式会社、BrightForward、KOTOBA=BASE、阪急阪神ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社サイバーエージェント、朝日放送グループホールディングス株式会社、株式会社テレビ東京ホールディングス Facts: - At Toshima Civic Center (Toshima, Tokyo) on September 22, 2026 (Tuesday, public holiday) - Date and time: September 22, 2026 (Tuesday, public holiday), 13:40–16:30 - Admission: ¥8,000 (tax included) - Capacity: 14 people ## Kanade no Mori Resort × Hatsune Miku: 3rd collaboration confirmed! - Published: 2026-08-19T10:10:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000315.000078302.html - anchor: #n2080311 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社オウルテック、株式会社ライフエッグ、伊豆急行、熱川バナナワニ園、HIS、クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社、株式会社アウリン Facts: - The event will run from Saturday, November 21, to Sunday, December 20, 2026! - A 10-minute drive from Izu-Kogen Station on the 伊豆急行 Line (free shuttle available) - 247 standard car spaces (including 5 spaces for people with disabilities, etc.) / 7 spaces for large buses (all free) - ■Application period: October 1, 2026 (Thursday)–October 31, 2026 (Saturday) ## [Disaster Preparedness Week] CLAS president Hirotake Kubo and his Shiba Inu “Hamusuke” to take part in “SHIBUYA Disaster Prevention Action 2026” on Sunday, August 30! - Published: 2026-08-19T10:10:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000319.000033987.html - anchor: #n2080310 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社クラス、protect.animals119、学校法人安達文化学園 専門学校ビジョナリーアーツ、株式会社グリーンアップル、株式会社東急コミュニティー Facts: - August 30, 2026 (Sun.) - 8:30〜9:00 ## Asilla obtains a patent for AI technology that automatically switches between VLM and pose estimation - Published: 2026-08-19T10:10:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000356.000043312.html - anchor: #n2080309 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社アジラ、VLM Facts: - Asilla now holds a total of 30 patents - Patent No. 7894613 - Reiwa 7, December 25 (December 25, 2025) - Reiwa 8, July 15 (July 15, 2026) - Patent No. 7891303 ## [September 28 (Monday), 20:00] Go beyond exchanging business cards! Next-generation “advance information × snack-bar-style” networking event in Shibuya connects business owners from regional areas and the Tokyo metropolitan area! - Published: 2026-08-19T10:10:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000451.000061977.html - anchor: #n2080308 - Companies mentioned: KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社、SIGNコミュニティ、株式会社グローバルホールディングス、KOBUSHI BEER Facts: - September 28, 2026 (Monday), from 20:00 - Cover charge for 90 minutes: ¥6,050 (advance payment) - Cover charge for non-business owners, 150 minutes: ¥21,000 (advance payment) - A business-owner network of approximately 7,000 companies - Sales challenges at more than 60 companies resolved in just six months - A community with 5,000 members - Sales support services leveraging a network of 10,000 people - Approximately 85 companies, including growing venture businesses, are participating - 30,000 yen per month (excluding tax) - Achieved an ROI of approximately 15 times ## 素材が際立つ、大人の秋スイーツ。東京・白金の洋菓子店「ラ・メゾン白金」の秋冬コレクションが9月7日(月)より全国一斉発売！ - Published: 2026-08-19T10:10:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000555.000036932.html - anchor: #n2080307 - Companies mentioned: ラ・メゾン白金、ジェイ・ワークス株式会社 Facts: - ショコラサンド：1コ ¥259 - タブレット：1枚 ¥216 - Apple and chestnut tart: ¥1,296 (tax included) - Tart & chocolate sandwiches: ¥1,944 (tax included) - Crispy financiers: ¥1,188 (tax included) - Financier selection: ¥2,376 (tax included) - Crêpes au chocolat: 5 pieces, ¥1,026 (tax included) - Gateau collection: ¥2,376 (tax included) ## Learn about chemistry and electricity over summer vacation: Science show by social media favorites “のりのり＆ひなひな” [パルシステム電力] - Published: 2026-08-19T10:10:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001321.000006976.html - anchor: #n2080306 - Companies mentioned: パルシステム電力、パルシステム生活協同組合連合会、のりのり＆ひなひな Facts: - About 50 people gathered at the venue - 19 people watched online - Revenue: 8.72 billion yen - Number of employees: 82 - 資本金：1千万円 - Total business revenue 268.96 billion yen - Total number of members 1.77 million ## Good Room Net: 2026 Ranking of the Most Livable and Most Desirable Towns ＜Fukuoka Prefecture Edition＞ - Published: 2026-08-19T10:10:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001603.000035668.html - anchor: #n2080305 - Companies mentioned: 大東建託株式会社、株式会社マクロミル Facts: - Compiled from a total of 33,253 respondents - 2026 survey (number of respondents: 7,371) - 2025 survey (number of respondents: 6,831) - 2024 survey (number of respondents: 6,379) - 2023 survey (number of respondents: 6,694) - 2022 survey (number of respondents: 5,277) - 2021 survey (number of respondents: 290; only some responses used) - 2020 survey (number of respondents: 297; only some responses used) - 2019 survey (number of respondents: 114; only some responses used) ## Good Room Net: 2026 Rankings of the Most Comfortable Places to Live and Most Desirable Places to Live - Published: 2026-08-19T10:10:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001604.000035668.html - anchor: #n2080304 - Companies mentioned: 大東建託株式会社、株式会社マクロミル Facts: - Tosu City ranked No. 1 for 6 consecutive years - 福岡市が6年連続で1位に輝きました - 76.6% view the city where they currently live positively - The survey covered a total of 4,528 men and women aged 20 and older living in Saga Prefecture, surveyed from 2022 to 2026 (with some responses from 2021 to 2019 added). ## いい部屋ネット: 2026 Rankings of the Most Comfortable Places to Live and Most Desirable Places to Live - Published: 2026-08-19T10:10:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001605.000035668.html - anchor: #n2080303 - Companies mentioned: 大東建託株式会社、いい部屋ネット、株式会社マクロミル Facts: - The survey covered a total of 7,322 men and women aged 20 and older living in Nagasaki Prefecture, surveyed from 2022 to 2026 (with some responses from 2021 to 2019 added). - 75.7% view the city where they currently live positively ## Good Room Net: 2026 Rankings of the Most Comfortable Places to Live and Most Desirable Places to Live - Published: 2026-08-19T10:10:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001606.000035668.html - anchor: #n2080302 - Companies mentioned: 大東建託株式会社、株式会社マクロミル Facts: - The survey covered a total of 9,150 men and women aged 20 and older living in Kumamoto Prefecture, surveyed from 2022 to 2026 (with some responses from 2021 to 2019 added). - 77.7% view the city where they currently live positively ## いい部屋ネット: 2026 Rankings of the Most Comfortable Places to Live and Most Desirable Places to Live - Published: 2026-08-19T10:10:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001607.000035668.html - anchor: #n2080301 - Companies mentioned: 大東建託株式会社、いい部屋ネット、株式会社マクロミル Facts: - Oita City ranked No. 1 for 5 consecutive years - Fukuoka City ranked No. 1 for 6 consecutive years - 78.9% view the city where they currently live positively - The survey covered a total of 6,447 men and women aged 20 and older living in Oita Prefecture, surveyed from 2022 to 2026 (with some responses from 2021 to 2019 added). ## Good Room Net: 2026 Rankings of the Most Comfortable Places to Live and Most Desirable Places to Live - Published: 2026-08-19T10:10:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001608.000035668.html - anchor: #n2080300 - Companies mentioned: 大東建託株式会社、株式会社マクロミル Facts: - The survey covered a total of 5,706 respondents - 80.9% view the city where they currently live positively ## Good Room Net: 2026 Rankings of the Most Comfortable Places to Live and Most Desirable Places to Live - Published: 2026-08-19T10:10:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001609.000035668.html - anchor: #n2080299 - Companies mentioned: 大東建託株式会社、株式会社マクロミル Facts: - Ranked No. 1 for 7 consecutive years - 75.2% view the city where they currently live positively - The survey covered a total of 8,568 respondents ## Good Room Net: 2026 Rankings of the Most Comfortable Places to Live and Most Desirable Places to Live - Published: 2026-08-19T10:10:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001610.000035668.html - anchor: #n2080298 - Companies mentioned: 大東建託株式会社、株式会社マクロミル Facts: - The survey covered a total of 7,969 men and women aged 20 and older living in Okinawa Prefecture, surveyed from 2022 to 2026 (with some responses from 2021 to 2019 added). - Chatan Town, Nakagami District, ranked No. 1 for the most comfortable place to live for 8 consecutive years. - Naha City ranked No. 1 as the most desirable place to live for 7 consecutive years. - 76.2% view the city where they currently live positively ## Good Room Net: 2026 Rankings of the Most Comfortable Places to Live and Most Desirable Places to Live - Published: 2026-08-19T10:10:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001611.000035668.html - anchor: #n2080297 - Companies mentioned: 大東建託株式会社、株式会社マクロミル Facts: - The survey covered a total of 82,334 respondents - “Good Room Net: 2026 Rankings of the Most Comfortable Places to Live and Most Desirable Places to Live ” ## Marubun signs VAR agreement with Axelera AI B.V., strengthening technical support in the edge AI field - Published: 2026-08-19T10:09:44+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000166754.html - anchor: #n2080336 - Companies mentioned: 丸文株式会社、Axelera AI B.V. Facts: - Processing capacity of up to 214 TOPS with INT8 - Extremely high power efficiency of 15 TOPS/W ## FlexiSpot to hold the “Stay Comfortable Through the Lingering Summer Heat: Relax at Home Campaign” starting Aug. 19 - Published: 2026-08-19T10:08:29+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000280.000027524.html - anchor: #n2080337 - Companies mentioned: FlexiSpot、Flexispot Japan株式会社 Facts: - 15% OFF - 20% OFF - ¥10,000 off ## [Series sales surpass 4 million units] A chaotic, action-packed game to thrill the whole family!? The globally acclaimed action game “Mushi Mushi Koi Koi” makes its debut in Japan! - Published: 2026-08-19T10:07:40+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000093114.html - anchor: #n2080338 - Companies mentioned: ラベンスバーガー、ラベンスバーガージャパン株式会社、Ravensburger、BRIO、ThinkFun Facts: - 4 million units sold across the series - Price including tax: ¥5,500 - In 1883, in the town of Ravensburg on Lake Constance in southern Germany ## 創業51年目、1日最大1万人が訪れる"畑のテーマパーク"産直マルシェ「ヴェルジェ」9店舗目となる鶴ヶ島店を、2026年8月20日にオープン - Published: 2026-08-19T10:07:31+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000172406.html - anchor: #n2080339 - Companies mentioned: ヴェルジェ、ヴェルジェホールディングス株式会社、Verger 果樹園珈琲 Facts: - In its 51st year of business - 1日約1万人以上のお客さまが訪れます - Monthly sales of approximately ¥60 million or more - More than 300 contracted and partner farms ## Chubu Electric Power Miraiz and Sanko partner to promote wider adoption of residential DR services by leveraging a network of homebuilders - Published: 2026-08-19T10:03:46+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001582.000012900.html - anchor: #n2080340 - Companies mentioned: シャープエネルギーソリューション株式会社、中部電力ミライズ株式会社、株式会社サンコー、シャープ Facts: - For more than 110 years ## ゼロ円寄付アプリのギバース、累計180万DLのおでかけエンタメアプリ『プラリー』事業を買収。ゼロ円寄付の共同発案者でもある連続起業家・木崎智之が個人資金で買収関連費用を全額負担 - Published: 2026-08-19T10:02:56+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000157457.html - anchor: #n2080341 - Companies mentioned: ギバース、ジオフラ、タイミー、サイブリッジグループ、BookLive、メモリア、オシリス、セブン・カードサービス、Theta Times Ventures、F Ventures、ごうぎんキャピタル Facts: - 1.8 million cumulative downloads - Approximately ¥500 million raised to date - Approximately ¥58 million raised - Approximately ¥556 million raised ## 【J-POP REMAKE】第3弾は松田聖子の名曲「青い珊瑚礁」！AKMU イ・スヒョンが歌唱する公式リメイクを本日8月18日(火)18時より配信開始 - Published: 2026-08-19T10:02:22+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000185996.html - anchor: #n2080342 - Companies mentioned: SHGold networks、松田聖子、AKMU、イ・スヒョン、シン・シア、カンナム、shgoldcompany Facts: - 松田聖子が1980年に発表 - More than 45 years have passed since its release - 1408倍の倍率を勝ち抜き主演に抜擢 ## AI role-play tool “amptalk coach” launches “group bulk distribution” feature - Published: 2026-08-19T10:01:54+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000084890.html - anchor: #n2080343 - Companies mentioned: amptalk株式会社、日産自動車 Facts: - The market is expected to grow to ¥613 billion in fiscal 2025, up 4.6% from the previous fiscal year ## 東京駅「東京ギフトパレット」ビアードパパが手がけるシューギフト専門店『Dessert CHOUX（デセール・シュー）』・「岡田謹製 あんバタ屋」の姉妹ブランド『岡田謹製 茶織屋』が初の常設店をオープン - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:55+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000037893.html - anchor: #n2080344 - Companies mentioned: 東京ステーション開発株式会社、ビアードパパ、岡田謹製 あんバタ屋、岡田謹製 茶織屋、スターバックス Facts: - Number of stores: 39 ## Pandora opens “Pandora Arashiyama Store” in Kyoto’s Arashiyama - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:22+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000066920.html - anchor: #n2080345 - Companies mentioned: PANDORA、PANDORA Jewelry Japan株式会社 Facts: - Customers who spend ¥33,000 or more (including tax) will receive an original wooden box, available in limited quantities. - Original ice pops will be available to the first 50 customers each day. ## 岩手県西和賀町、令和９年度「西和賀ふるさと留学生」募集開始 - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:12+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000136246.html - anchor: #n2080346 - Companies mentioned: 西和賀町、岩手県立西和賀高等学校、地域・教育魅力化プラットフォーム、ユキノチカラ Facts: - 人口約4,500人の西和賀町 - Area: approximately 590㎢ ## “Machi Supacha Project,” a regional revitalization promotion using VTubers, releases its third report on achievements to date - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:10+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000239.000097346.html - anchor: #n2080348 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社uyet、株式会社フューチャーリンクネットワーク Facts: - So far, it has been implemented in a total of 8 municipalities: Hachimantai, Iwate Prefecture; Niimi, Okayama Prefecture; Hokota, Ibaraki Prefecture; Kitakata, Fukushima Prefecture; Tamana, Kumamoto Prefecture; Tarui, Gifu Prefecture; Tsurui, Hokkaido; and Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture. ## 【AZUL BY MOUSSY】2026 Autumn Winter season visuals unveiled - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:10+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001206.000014511.html - anchor: #n2080347 - Companies mentioned: AZUL BY MOUSSY、株式会社バロックジャパンリミテッド Facts: - 2026 Autumn Winter season - Starting Wednesday, August 19 - 8月21日（金）10:00より ## Public nursery schools in Asakawa, Fukushima Prefecture, to adopt childcare ICT service “CoDMON（コドモン）” from August 17; now used by 754 municipalities nationwide and a total of 37 in Fukushima Prefecture - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:08+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000040113.html - anchor: #n2080349 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社コドモン、浅川町立あさかわこども園 Facts: - Number of contracted municipalities nationwide: 754 - A total of 37 municipalities in Fukushima Prefecture - Capital: 68.25 million yen ## reth株式会社 to handle meal services at Hakuba’s long-established inn 村のHOTEL 信屋, founded in 1951 - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:06+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000109713.html - anchor: #n2080350 - Companies mentioned: reth株式会社、村のHOTEL 信屋、株式会社 信屋 Facts: - Approximately 11,300 meals served - Approximately 8,000 day visitors - 26 guest rooms - Accommodates up to 60 people - Operating staff: 8 or more ## &TEAM wraps up its first U.S. activities to great success! Previously unreleased photos capturing its activities, from グラミー・ミュージアム® to “KCON LA,” unveiled - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:05+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000737.000045862.html - anchor: #n2080351 - Companies mentioned: &TEAM、グラミー・ミュージアム、KCON LA、ビルボード、InMusic、hello82 LA、The Hallyuverse、YX LABELS、NHK、日本レコード大賞、KR、BTS、SANTOS BRAVOS、HYBE Facts: - 米ビルボードのメインアルバムチャート「Billboard 200」にランクイン - Approximately 2.4 times on Spotify - Approximately 3.8 times on Apple Music - In front of an audience of 200 - More than 1,000 fans gathered - Approximately 500 fans took part ## Launch of “まとまるGateWay,” an app exclusively for ネクストエンジン, automating order processing - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000184650.html - anchor: #n2080781 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社アップシェア、ネクストエンジン、OpenAI、Gemini、Google、Gmail、SMTP、Slack Facts: - Developed based on hands-on expertise supporting EC back-office operations for ネクストエンジン users - 【Shipping method changes】→ 100% automated - 【Splitting order slips】→ Average reduction of 70% - 【Address error checks】 → Average reduction of 90% (using AI assessment) - Free ¥0 - Starter ¥7,000 - Pro ¥15,000 - 1ワークフローあたり最大70ノードまで構築可能 ## Reclaim “thinking” in the AI era. Launch of NAZOL, a platform for organizing thoughts that connects AI outputs to human thought - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187986.html - anchor: #n2080780 - Companies mentioned: Nazol株式会社、NAZOL Facts: - We offer 3 plans ## 【WA - JAPANESE CREATORS / GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES】Brands from Japan and abroad, shaped by Japanese tradition, meticulous craftsmanship and sensibilities born of diverse backgrounds, gather in Daikanyama, Tokyo - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188762.html - anchor: #n2080779 - Companies mentioned: office. koizumi.、HERMNANT、KIYOKAWA、KIKIITO、Seiko YOSHIMURA、SHO YAMAMOTO、Tomomi Ueki Facts: - 2026 - September 2 (Wednesday), 12:00–20:00 - September 3 (Thursday), 10:30–15:00 - September 4 (Friday), 10:30–20:00 ## Supporting foreign care workers in passing the national certified care worker exam: Sakula to offer its national exam preparation course, “Sakula Care University,” free on YouTube - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188908.html - anchor: #n2080778 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社Sakula、Sakula Care University Facts: - Approximately 120 lecture videos ## Putting into words 8 ways of creating value that become harder to see with experience: Free web-based “Genius Potential Assessment” launches August 19 - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000189023.html - anchor: #n2080777 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社風ひらく、マイナビ、室木おすし Facts: - Among people aged 45–54, 62.6% said they were “not sure” about the market value of their career to date. - Support provided to more than 300 individuals and more than 120 companies. - Based on answers to 40 questions, the assessment identifies tendencies in how people create value through its proprietary 8-type framework. - Presents tendencies in how people create value through its proprietary 8-type framework. ## AI Chinese-language learning service デイリー漢活, designed to help users “keep going,” officially launches at ¥980 per month - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000189087.html - anchor: #n2080776 - Companies mentioned: キャピタルメディア株式会社、デイリー漢活 Facts: - 980 yen per month - More than 10 years of experience as a Chinese-language instructor - 6 levels equivalent to HSK levels 1–6 - More than 1,000 questions in total - More than 2,000 words in total ## Launch of “ハジめるSNS 障害者活用,” a new service that addresses disability employment challenges through social media marketing - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000189263.html - anchor: #n2080775 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社manaby alt、株式会社SEALs Facts: - SNS outsourcing costs: ¥500,000 per month → ¥0 - Social media operations support for more than 250 companies - More than 1 billion cumulative video views - More than 700,000 total social media followers ## 【令和8年熊本地震】「仮設風呂があっても入れない人がいる」再び熊本へ 寝たまま洗髪・洗体できる清潔ケア機器無償貸与の調整を開始 - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000185352.html - anchor: #n2080774 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ティ.アイ.プロス、日本褥瘡学会、京都府、熊本県、七尾市 Facts: - Lending 1 unit to each evacuation shelter, for a total of 2 units - Approximately 300–400 cc of water is needed to wash 1 person’s hair - Warm steam at approximately 40°C ## Glass art festival “Refract” to be held in Seattle, a glass art hub, in 2026 - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000185842.html - anchor: #n2080773 - Companies mentioned: シアトル観光局、チフーリ・ガーデン・アンド・グラス、ガラスアート協会、シアトル・グラスブローイング・スタジオ、プラット・ファインアート・センター Facts: - To be held October 15–18, 2026 - シアトル・グラスブローイング・スタジオ’s 35th anniversary - プラット・ファインアート・センター’s 50th anniversary - More than 70 events - More than 130 talented artists - More than 60 arts organizations in the Pacific Northwest ## 京ビオ「オーガニックnicoの香るいちごジャム」を発売 - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000185980.html - anchor: #n2080772 - Companies mentioned: 京ビオ、オーガニックnico、株式会社風水プロジェクト Facts: - Net weight: 140g - Price: ¥1,200 (excluding tax) - Price: ¥1,500 (excluding tax) - Price: ¥980 (excluding tax) ## Launch of an identity verification solution for financial institutions in response to the 2027 amendment to the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000188464.html - anchor: #n2080771 - Companies mentioned: システムギア株式会社、株式会社カナデン、AB Circle Japan株式会社 Facts: - Amendments to the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds, scheduled to take effect in April 2027 - Available starting August 19, 2026 ## Launch of THE COH PROJECT, a new option for life after retirement - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000188969.html - anchor: #n2080770 - Companies mentioned: THE COH株式会社、TAKAIYAMA inc. Facts: - Plans to expand to 10 locations by 2035 ## 【Recruiting the 3rd cohort for fiscal 2026】小樽商科大学ビジネススクール’s “Care Management Program for Next-Generation Leaders” starts in October, with satellite locations in Sapporo and Sendai - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000134378.html - anchor: #n2080769 - Companies mentioned: 小樽商科大学、小樽商科大学ビジネススクール、株式会社スターパートナーズ Facts: - Capacity: 12 people - Tuition: ¥220,000 (including tax) ## Daisybell Japan and enableX to jointly fully launch an “AI-BPO” business using world-class voice AI technology through a strategic partnership with Daisybell - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000185776.html - anchor: #n2080768 - Companies mentioned: Daisybell Japan、enableX、Daisybell、イオングループ、GoGoX Facts: - 94% reduction in operating costs - Approximately ¥2.6 million per month - Approximately ¥160,000 - More than 500,000 cases per month ## 【3日間限定】《横浜家系ラーメン銀家＆札幌味噌ラーメンアウラ》ラーメン注文で「餃子1皿無料」！？銀家が日頃の感謝を込めて『2026大感謝祭』を開催！8/22(土)より3日間限定で豪華クーポン券を配布 - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000185874.html - anchor: #n2080767 - Companies mentioned: 横浜家系ラーメン銀家、札幌味噌ラーメンアウラ、株式会社アウラホールディングス Facts: - Celebrating its 22nd anniversary this year - 13 participating locations ## Announcement of the 2026 Fujisawa Enoshima Fireworks Festival - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000186091.html - anchor: #n2080766 - Companies mentioned: ふじさわ江の島花火大会実行委員会、公益社団法人藤沢市観光協会 Facts: - Saturday, October 17, 2026 - Approximately 1,000 fireworks - 40,000 people ## No more “you’ll have to get an estimate to find out” for website production—fixed price of 150,000 yen, with all additional costs and cancellation fees disclosed before you sign up | Oita-based 株式会社NewBeginnings - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000180821.html - anchor: #n2080765 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社NewBeginnings、ニュービギニングス Facts: - Fixed production fee of 150,000 yen (before tax) - Additional pages: 15,000 yen per page (before tax) - Cancellation: free before the URL for the review page is sent; 10,000 yen (before tax) after it is sent - Free for 30 days after launch. A monthly fee of 5,000 yen (before tax) applies only if you continue - The service has been available since April 2026. The terms of use released this time were revised on August 16, 2026 ## More than 600 AI case studies available for free ─ “How can our industry use AI?” The AI case study search site “WarpBiz” helps users research AI adoption - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000184092.html - anchor: #n2080764 - Companies mentioned: WarpBiz株式会社、ChatGPT、Copilot Facts: - 620 case study articles ## [Live × Dance] 新田恵海 unveils key visual for “LIVE 2026 Dance! Dance!! EMUSIC☆”; general ticket sales begin August 19 - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000188185.html - anchor: #n2080763 - Companies mentioned: 新田恵海、DISK GARAGE、TikTok、PIA Facts: - VIP seats: ¥30,000 - S seats: ¥9,000 - A seats: ¥7,500 ## More than 40% of consumers “cannot imagine physical AI becoming widespread.” They hope to see it advance in areas such as nursing care and medicine, while expressing varied views on “what should remain in human hands?” - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000070153.html - anchor: #n2080762 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社CHOIX、Freeasy Facts: - “Nursing care” ranked first at 40.0% - “Medical care” came in at 30.8% - “Logistics” followed at 26.0% - “I have not encountered information about physical AI” ranked first at 42.4% - 64.0% among people in their 20s - “Whether the technology is reliable enough” at 32.8% - “Whether the benefits justify the cost (value for money)” at 32.0% - “Whether there is a risk of injury or accidents” at 27.2% - “Cannot imagine physical AI becoming widespread” ranked first at 41.2% - 58.0% among people in their 20s - 48.0% among people in their 30s ## What to do if someone close to you says, “I want to die”—3 listening-skills workshops hosted by a certified NPO in Kyoto - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000114568.html - anchor: #n2080761 - Companies mentioned: 認定NPO法人 京都自死・自殺相談センターSotto、認定NPO法人Silent Voice Facts: - Participation fee: 3,000 yen - Participation fee: 15,000 yen - Course fee: 20,000 yen - Capacity: 20 people ## Turning “I want to read it for free” into legitimate distribution. “Tonight’s Pick” launches, featuring 1 manga title per day available free in its entirety, from volume 1 - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000128984.html - anchor: #n2080760 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社AFREVI、DMMブックス、集英社、経済産業省 Facts: - Online piracy of digital content originating in Japan is estimated to have caused 5.7 trillion yen in losses in 2025 - The publishing sector alone accounts for 2.6 trillion yen - Published August 19, 2026 - 18 works were listed at the time of publication ## UnlimiTech, whose “DataFlow AI” AI workflow platform is being adopted by major manufacturers, raises approximately 180 million yen in a seed round - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000169901.html - anchor: #n2080759 - Companies mentioned: UnlimiTech、ジェネシア・ベンチャーズ、SMBC Edge、Delta X1号投資事業有限責任組合、川崎重工業、トクヤマ、ENEOSマテリアル、サミー ## 『進撃の巨人』in想夫恋コラボ商品「立体機動焼きそば」店舗限定にて発売決定！～パッケージ内側には諫山創先生の“大山店限定サイン”ポストカードが～ - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000182770.html - anchor: #n2080758 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社想夫恋、進撃の巨人、諫山創 Facts: - Price: 1,900 yen (tax included) - Now operates more than 40 locations nationwide - Founded in Hita, Oita Prefecture, in 1957 ## Launch of a “business exit and service termination support service”—a team that understands the realities of operations develops the strategy - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000185898.html - anchor: #n2080757 - Companies mentioned: プライマルホールディングス株式会社、プライマル株式会社、大手通信会社、大手ITインフラ会社 Facts: - Established July 2006 ## Meeting-minutes AI “MeetMate” adds a “task ledger” to track issues across meetings - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000186874.html - anchor: #n2080756 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社グレジャー、クラフトコンサルティング株式会社、三洋金属株式会社 Facts: - A 14-day free trial is available without requiring card registration - Aug. 12, 2026 - Assumed the role of representative director following the business succession in April 2026 - Officially launched on June 24, 2026 - January 1959 ## “Edit the air.” New interior-inspired humidity-control and deodorizing series “HEMP CHARCOAL AIR BALANCER,” made with hemp charcoal and hemp chips - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000019613.html - anchor: #n2080755 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社GUE TRADING、野州麻炭Lab Facts: - PAD S | 1,998 yen (tax included) - PAD M | 1,298 yen (tax included) - CYLINDER | 2,998 yen (tax included) - Hemp charcoal was found to have approximately 2.9 times the moisture-absorption and release performance of the bamboo charcoal used for comparison. - A reduction of approximately 95% was observed after 2 hours. ## “しゅんかしゅんか 国立本店,” a station-front direct-sales store run by a Tokyo agricultural revitalization venture connecting more than 100 local producers, opens - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000057950.html - anchor: #n2080754 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社エマリコくにたち、JR中央線コミュニティデザイン Facts: - More than 100 agricultural producers - Sales floor area of more than 30 tsubo ## The protein of the future is “beans”! “Bean Day” PR event 2026, “BEANS NEW WAVE‼,” bringing a “new bean culture” from Harajuku, set to take place!! - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000128084.html - anchor: #n2080753 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社エイト、公益財団法人 日本豆類協会、Mame Kitchen® Hokkaido、井村屋株式会社、カルビー株式会社、株式会社ZENB JAPAN、ホクレン農業協同組合連合会、本別町農業協同組合、株式会社マルヤナギ小倉屋 Facts: - Among people in their 70s, intake per 1 person per 1 day is 75 g - 49 g among people in their 20s - 10代では38ｇ - Free tasting of bean dishes made with Hokkaido-grown beans (limited quantity, 600 servings in total ## 株式会社デジアサ (朝日放送グループ) to exhibit at “Sales & Marketing DXPO Tokyo '26” — Video production and marketing expertise from 朝日放送グループ to be showcased at the booth - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000152357.html - anchor: #n2080752 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社デジアサ、朝日放送グループ、ブティックス株式会社 Facts: - August 20 (Thursday) and 21 (Friday), 2026 - Booth number: 5-78 ## Wiley、世界で最も信頼されるふたつの化学物質同定リソースを統合したデータベースをリリース - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000179535.html - anchor: #n2080751 - Companies mentioned: Wiley、NIST、EPA、NIH Facts: - More than 1.2 million EI mass spectra included - 2026 edition ## Promoting an external training program that turns individual learning into organizational knowledge - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000088905.html - anchor: #n2080750 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社テクノクレア Facts: - 5 days of external training per year ## Turning experts’ “knowledge in their heads” into a new revenue stream. 株式会社tamatebako launches online new-business development services - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000180033.html - anchor: #n2080749 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社tamatebako Facts: - The period from project launch to a sale-ready product is generally around 2–3 months, depending on the production requirements. ## BLove, a novel and manga submission site for BL works, approaches the August 31 application deadline for its 3rd novel and manga contest - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000185570.html - anchor: #n2080748 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファインシード、BLove Facts: - Novels: up to 20,000 characters - Manga: no more than 200 pages - Amazon gift card worth 50,000 yen - Amazon gift card worth 2,000 yen - Amazon gift card worth 5,000 yen - Amazon gift card worth 1,000 yen - Amazon gift card worth 500 yen ## U.S.-based Belite Bio’s new drug application for Tinlarebant, a candidate treatment for Stargardt disease, accepted by the U.S. FDA and granted priority review - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000187061.html - anchor: #n2080747 - Companies mentioned: Belite Bio, Inc、ビライトバイオ株式会社、FDA、米国食品医薬品局 Facts: - Tinlarebant treatment suppressed the condition by 35.7% compared with the placebo group - An estimated 53,000 patients in the United States ## Launch of identity verification solution to meet the 2027 amendments to the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000187270.html - anchor: #n2080746 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社カナデン、システムギア株式会社、AB Circle Japan株式会社 Facts: - Available starting Aug. 19, 2026 - Amendments to the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds, scheduled to take effect in April 2027 ## Official launch of recruitment platform アバキャリア, where users can create an AI agent in 10 seconds and publish a job listing in 1 minute - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000153411.html - anchor: #n2080745 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社NexusAdvisors、アバキャリア Facts: - A dedicated AI agent for your company launches in as little as 10 seconds - Publish a job listing in as little as 3 minutes - Reached 10,000 registered job seekers - 採用コストは1人あたり平均111万円超 - The early turnover rate within 3 years of joining as a new graduate is about 30% ## [Event Report] ZEISS takes the stage at the “Marine Ecosystem Symposium” hosted by the National Museum of Nature and Science, introducing its “A Heart for Science” initiatives and the “三宅島クジラ鼻水プロジェクト” - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000168573.html - anchor: #n2080744 - Companies mentioned: ZEISS、カールツァイス株式会社、カールツァイス財団、FMヨコハマ Facts: - August 8, 2026 (Saturday) - 139 people attended the event - More than 600 ZEISS employees are currently involved in activities in 25 countries worldwide - In Japan, a total of 210 children, members of the public and employees participated in the program from 2025 to 2026 - A global company with sales of approximately 12 billion euros - Invests 15% of sales in research and development - Approximately 46,600 employees - 40 research and development facilities - About 30 production sites - About 60 sales and service companies - Operates in about 50 countries ## Hair care brand “TRIII” to roll out at ロフト and PLAZA stores nationwide from late August 2026 - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000179721.html - anchor: #n2080743 - Companies mentioned: TRIII、株式会社トリ―、ロフト、PLAZA、Amazon、LDK Facts: - Sold a total of 2,000 bottles in about 2 weeks after launch - 119 ロフト stores nationwide - 145 PLAZA stores nationwide ## [Sales Organization Reform Program] Moving beyond outsourced sales to an era in which companies build their own “ability to sell” and “ability to develop people.” Sales Innovation Salon launches to develop in-house talent who can teach sales. - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000164929.html - anchor: #n2080742 - Companies mentioned: アカメディア株式会社、Sales Innovation Salon Facts: - Investment for 3 participants: 3.6 million yen (1.2 million yen × 3 people) ## [Survey Release] Assessment of 100 personal entrepreneurs’ websites finds an average score of 41.4, with 95% failing to reach the passing score to be “selected by AI” - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000175615.html - anchor: #n2080741 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ライフワーカー＆アソシエイツ、サイバーエージェント、Google Facts: - Average score of 41.4 out of 100 - 95% failed to reach the passing score of 60 - As of February 2026, 37.0% of people had used AI as a search tool ## About 70% of people working in construction find preparing application documents burdensome, and 1 in 3 have given up applying for a new job because of the “paperwork barrier” [Survey of 500 people in the construction industry] - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000053642.html - anchor: #n2080740 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社トップリフォーム、アイブリッジ株式会社、建築転職 Facts: - Survey of 500 people working in the construction industry - 68.6% found at least one aspect of preparing application documents burdensome - About half (48.8%) welcomed the idea: “I would like to use a service that automatically creates a résumé of work experience with AI just by selecting my career history” ## 株式会社tashidelek. changes its trade name to 株式会社ecmile. - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000169776.html - anchor: #n2080739 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社tashidelek.、株式会社ecmile.、ecmile. Co., Ltd.、ecmile. Inc. Facts: - Change date: Aug. 10, 2026 - Established: Dec. 10, 2024 ## From levitation technology to a future of controlling gravity — unveiling “next-generation ion-float propulsion technology” - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000171156.html - anchor: #n2080738 - Companies mentioned: エクボ株式会社、エクボグループ、玩具メーカー、UT社、BBLab Facts: - Established: May 2000 ## サニーズアニマルクリニック presents research findings on early detection of chronic kidney disease in dogs at 日本獣医腎泌尿器学会 - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000185321.html - anchor: #n2080737 - Companies mentioned: サニーズアニマルクリニック、SUNNYS合同会社、日本獣医腎泌尿器学会、岐阜大学 Facts: - Observed about 4 times as often in dogs with kidney disease as in healthy dogs ## New from ジキニン! Formulated with 5 ingredients that help relieve coughs caused by colds - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000188249.html - anchor: #n2080736 - Companies mentioned: 全薬工業株式会社、全薬グループ、株式会社クロス・マーケティング Facts: - 5 active ingredients that help relieve coughs - Valid responses: 446 samples ## [マンジャロ price cuts of up to 8,000 yen (※1) / Online prescriptions available for first-time users] 新宿駅前クリニック expands eligibility for online consultations - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000053170.html - anchor: #n2080735 - Companies mentioned: 新宿駅前クリニック、医療法人社団SEC、厚生労働省 Facts: - 2,000–8,000 yen - 10.0 mg - 1-month supply (4 pens) - Up to 12 boxes (24 pens) ## [日本ベッド] A new development for its premium pillow-top mattress, with a choice of firmness. The “Pillow Top Silky Pocket” is now available in ２ types: Regular and Soft. - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000091325.html - anchor: #n2080734 - Companies mentioned: 日本ベッド製造株式会社、日本羽根工業社 Facts: - Launched in late July 2026 - 29 cm thick - Single: ¥325,000 - Semi-double: ¥355,000 - Double: ¥385,000 - Queen: ¥415,000 - King: ¥560,000 ## Renewed with the maximum amounts of vitamin C, which helps the body recover from a cold, and vitamin B2, which is easily depleted when you have a cold! - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000188249.html - anchor: #n2080733 - Companies mentioned: 全薬工業株式会社、全薬グループ、株式会社シタシオンジャパン Facts: - 調査対象：20～60代男女、市販のかぜ薬を1年以内自購入・自服用者、1,000名 ## Could your beloved dog or cat become a package model? The “Pake Wan Nyan Grand Prix 2026” is now underway! - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000029824.html - anchor: #n2080732 - Companies mentioned: 原田産業株式会社、DCM株式会社 Facts: - Now in its 4th edition - Well received, with more than 40,000 posts to date - DCM賞（犬・猫各15名様） - 今週の推しわん・にゃん賞（犬・猫各8名様予定） - From Aug. 17, 2026 (Mon.) to Oct. 16, 2026 (Fri.) - “Luxury Mask Series,” scheduled to go on sale in FY2027 and beyond ## 大正七年創業の京屋染物店「縁日」× 映画『サクラマスのラストワルツ』劇場公開を記念したコラボレーション手拭いを発表。 - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000137469.html - anchor: #n2080731 - Companies mentioned: 京屋染物店、縁日、一般社団法人Whole Universe、THE LIGHT SOURCE、株式会社weroll Facts: - Suggested retail price: 2,200 yen + tax - Has continued its dyeing work in Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture, for more than 100 years - A new film set for release in October 2026 - Running time: 95 minutes ## Asterminds enhances its survey of operations at 株式会社タツノ’s 8 branches and 70 sales offices nationwide using AI interviews - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000167430.html - anchor: #n2080730 - Companies mentioned: Asterminds株式会社、株式会社タツノ、InTake Facts: - 8 branches and 70 sales offices nationwide - Conducted a survey and analysis of 8 branches and 70 sales offices nationwide in about 2 weeks ## From the gynecologic surgery clinic: What a doctor who addresses concerns about appearance wants to share | サイトリ杉山美容クリニック - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000186285.html - anchor: #n2080729 - Companies mentioned: 医療法人社団渓山会、サイトリ杉山美容クリニック、膣フル®インナー Facts: - About 60% of women are aware of some kind of change in their appearance - Cost: 250,000 yen (private treatment, tax included) ## Shiten!, a former institutional investor! YouTube channel “Izumidaism” surpasses 100,000 subscribers - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000117849.html - anchor: #n2080728 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社モニクル、株式会社モニクルリサーチ、日本生命、フィデリティ投信、マネイロアカデミー Facts: - Surpassed 100,000 in August 2026 - Became available in August 2026 - Established: October 2021 - Capital: 1,340,620,000 yen (including capital reserves) ## Solar power: “Who will protect the 90 GW?” — Nobest IoT adds 3 features to streamline labor-dependent O&M - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000125126.html - anchor: #n2080727 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社Nobest、NITE、環境省 Facts: - Approximately 90 GW installed nationwide - Expand solar power to 400 GW, approximately 6 times the current level - 再エネ設備向けO&M市場は2024年度で約1兆2,100億円 - 2030年度には約1兆5,265億円へ拡大 - The volume of discarded used solar panels was approximately 2,351 tons in 2015 - 2030年代後半以降は年間50〜80万トンに達すると環境省が推計 - Basic fee: from 4,980 yen - AI usage fee: from 100 yen ## “SCM × ROIC Experience Simulator” now available free of charge! An interactive experience that lets users understand the connection between supply chains and management by seeing it in action - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000134762.html - anchor: #n2080726 - Companies mentioned: アットストリームコンサルティング株式会社、Amazon Kindle、note、X Facts: - Will be released on August 19, 2026 - 4 sliders for production, demand, prices and costs ## Recycled garbage bags made from scrap stretch film | Building an environmentally friendly recycling loop | Case study: 旭食品株式会社 - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000136194.html - anchor: #n2080725 - Companies mentioned: マツダ株式会社、旭食品株式会社 Facts: - 5 types by capacity ## Tektome provides 大林組 with “Tektome,” an agent intelligence platform specialized in construction; pilot deployment for researching laws and regulations - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000136954.html - anchor: #n2080724 - Companies mentioned: Tektome株式会社、大林組 Facts: - 1人あたり週平均4.3時間 - 1.4 hours - An average of 2.9 hours per week - Approximately 67% reduction ## Initiatives to promote “NACHARGE,” a demand response service that leverages a network of housing providers - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000164685.html - anchor: #n2080723 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンコー、シャープエネルギーソリューション株式会社、中部電力ミライズ株式会社、NACHARGE ## Italian luxury legwear brand ピエールマントゥー unveils its 2026-27 fall/winter collection! Tights collection themed around “the allure of the infinite universe” to launch online first on Wednesday, August 19 - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000169050.html - anchor: #n2080722 - Companies mentioned: ピエールマントゥー、Pierre Mantoux、株式会社stella、伊勢丹新宿店、日本橋三越本店、銀座三越店、ジェイアール名古屋タカシマヤ、阪急うめだ本店 Facts: - Price: 10,450 yen (tax included) - Price: 13,200 yen (tax included) - Price: 12,100 yen (tax included) - Price: 15,400 yen (tax included) - Price: 14,300 yen (tax included) ## Using childcare as a starting point, a community support model will be implemented in 江戸川区 next spring - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000175301.html - anchor: #n2080721 - Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人おれんじハウス、江戸川区、横浜市 Facts: - Capacity: 63 people (regular capacity 60 people, including 3 children requiring medical care) - Scheduled to open: April 2027 - Established: April 1, 2013 ## 8 finalists selected for the ramen craftsman contest “Sano Minoru Memorial Ramen Tōryūmon 2027”! - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000150503.html - anchor: #n2080720 - Companies mentioned: 新横浜ラーメン博物館、とら食堂福岡分店、味噌らーめん あお井、麺や藏人（クロード）、伊豆あまからや、麺屋ソミーズ、らあめん厨房どる屋、小麦生まれ、麺育ち。、麺処せんり、クモノウエ、麺屋満月、博多文福、ラー博倶楽部 Facts: - 8 applicants have earned places in the final selection (final round), to be held on Sunday, January 17, 2027. - “Sano Minoru Memorial Ramen Tōryūmon 2027” - Application period: January–May 2026 - Sunday, January 17, 2027 - 2-day Ramen Museum stint - 3rd place: approximately 2 weeks in March 2027 - Runner-up: approximately 2 weeks in April 2027 - Winner: 1 year starting in April 2027 - The 1st contest was held in 1999 - The 2nd contest returned in 2024, for the first time in 25 years, as the “Sano Minoru Memorial Ramen Tōryūmon” ## Cashless payment ratio reaches 50%: 2 months after installing a payment machine at a clinic whose patients are mainly older adults — also boosts patient acquisition and use of private-pay services - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000170650.html - anchor: #n2080719 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社カワニシバークメド、医療法人社団昂花会四街道みんなのクリニック、テマサック Facts: - Cashless payments reached approximately 50% - Just 2 months after implementation - An investment of several million yen - The actual burden is around 1% of total medical service revenue ## Consider earthquake preparedness at home on September 1, Disaster Prevention Day: “Review Your Home’s Disaster Preparedness” campaign - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000181107.html - anchor: #n2080718 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヤマヒサ、シェル太くん Facts: - Provide 100,000 yen toward interior renovation costs associated with installation - The new earthquake-resistance standards under the Building Standards Act were introduced on June 1, 1981 (Showa 56). - The “Disaster Prevention Day: Review Your Home’s Disaster Preparedness” campaign will run from Thursday, August 20, 2026. - Eligible are those who consult about “シェル太くん” during the campaign period and have an on-site survey conducted by October 31, 2026, as well as those who sign a contract ## オリジナル3D立体ドロップシール制作を強化！1枚単価88円～の業界最安値を実現 - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000160381.html - anchor: #n2080717 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社デザポケ Facts: - 100,000 copies - Capital: 30 million yen ## N-style launches 5 new models of its “iBS08 Series” BLE sensors, expanding the lineup to 6 models supporting water leaks, liquid levels, temperature and external inputs - Published: 2026-08-19T10:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000163087.html - anchor: #n2080716 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社N-style Facts: - 5 new models added - A lineup of 6 models - Battery life: 7 years or more - Battery life: 4.5 years - Battery life: 5 years - EOS targeted for 2027