# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-19 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 1 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.

## Our representative, Saito, publishes a new book, “Singularity as a Management Challenge”

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:44:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000022548.html
- anchor: #n2081225
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイ・ロボティクス、Amazon

Facts:
- Amazon (URL: https://amzn.to/4cCBCiX )

## 【滋賀県】緑波くるみこども園で「100万人のクラシックライブ」を8月28日に開催

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:41:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000132.000043301.html
- anchor: #n2081226
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アスカ、一般社団法人日本中小企業経営者協会、一般財団法人100万人のクラシックライブ、緑波くるみこども園

Facts:
- 21 locations nationwide
- August 28, 2026
- Capital: 39 million yen
- Capital: 30 million yen

## Prox Industries provides technical support for AI robot research and development being conducted by 清水建設株式会社

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000162992.html
- anchor: #n2081227
- Companies mentioned: Prox Industries株式会社、清水建設株式会社、NVIDIA

Facts:
- This support was provided in fiscal 2025.

## ELENDEEK × ROSSO Exclusive Color One-piece

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:39:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001622.000003710.html
- anchor: #n2081228
- Companies mentioned: ELENDEEK、URBAN RESEARCH ROSSO、URBAN RESEARCH、TOKYU DEPARTMENT STORE、タカシマヤ

Facts:
- ¥24,200 (tax incl.)
- From Friday, Aug. 14, 2026
- Starting Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026

## “The future is not something someone else gives you”: A “dream city” envisioned with LEGO by children and adults in Rwanda

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:38:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000131.000166170.html
- anchor: #n2081229
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト、Kibagabaga Primary School、Miyove

Facts:
- The “Rwanda Project 2026,” conducted in August 2026
- Over 9 years since 2017

## [すたみな太郎] “すたみな太郎’s The Garlic Fair”: Garlic at the heart of stamina! From 8/21, the first offering: “Limited quantities / Foil-baked garlic from Oita Prefecture, grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers”; the second offering is scheduled to launch on 9/18

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:37:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000002286.html
- anchor: #n2081230
- Companies mentioned: すたみな太郎、株式会社江戸一

Facts:
- Approximately 450 kilograms of garlic grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers will be specially sourced for all locations from designated farmers in Oita Prefecture
- “すたみな太郎’s The Garlic Fair” will run starting Friday, Aug. 21, 2026

## [New release] Made exclusively for the RAV4 60系! An ultra-bright LED makes the entire cargo area clearly visible, reducing the stress of a “dark” interior at night with an added lamp

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:35:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001105.000079792.html
- anchor: #n2081231
- Companies mentioned: Fun Standard株式会社、CRAFTWORKS、トヨタ、TOYOTA、RAV4 60系、RKB毎日ホールディングス

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: ¥5,680 and up
- On sale starting August 2026
- December 2025 (Reiwa 7)–

## “Macqlo,” a “black × high-performance” apparel brand, to host a POP UP for Japanese brand “SUPERTHANKS” at its official shop

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:35:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000659.000035410.html
- anchor: #n2081232
- Companies mentioned: Macqlo、SUPERTHANKS、株式会社オアシスライフスタイルグループ、株式会社 jajahhn

Facts:
- Black flocky denim type2-jacket onewash-black ¥27,940
- Black flocky denim barrel leg trousers onewash-black \24,970
- Shrink faux leather stand-collar zip blouson \21,890
- Pigment dyed side-tuck wide trousers \19,910

## No longer just a web production company—Gifu-based medical IT specialist ITreat seeks a manager to lead its production department as the “president’s right-hand person”

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:32:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000159384.html
- anchor: #n2081233
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ITreat、ITreat

Facts:
- July 2026

## “Yakult (ヤクルト) 1000 Sugar Off,” “Y1000” and “Y1000 Sugar Off” to be relaunched, with the addition of a function to maintain immune function

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:32:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000158624.html
- anchor: #n2081234
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヤクルト本社、ヤクルト

Facts:
- “Yakult1000 Sugar Off” at 1,156 thousand bottles
- “Y1000” at 603 thousand bottles
- “Y1000 Sugar Off” at 459 thousand bottles

## 「ヤクルト４００Ｗ」をリニューアル！免疫機能維持の機能を追加した「ヤクルト４００Ｗ免疫お通じ」を発売

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:32:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000158624.html
- anchor: #n2081235
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヤクルト本社、ヤクルト

Facts:
- 「ヤクルト４００Ｗ免疫お通じ」の２０２６年１０月から２０２７年３月までの販売目標は１日あたり４６６千本です
- ヤクルト独自の乳酸菌 シロタ株が１本（８０ｍｌ）に４００億個含まれています
- 腸内の良い菌を増やすガラクトオリゴ糖が１本に５．０ｇ含まれています
- Suggested retail price: 100 yen/bottle

## “Yakult Immune Balance,” a food with function claims reported to help maintain immune function and improve the intestinal environment, goes on sale

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:31:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000158624.html
- anchor: #n2081236
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヤクルト本社

Facts:
- 「ヤクルト免疫バランス」の２０２６年１０月から２０２７年３月までの販売目標は１日あたり２５７千本です。
- ヤクルト独自の乳酸菌 シロタ株が１本（８０ｍｌ）に４００億個含まれています。
- Vitamin C 30 mg
- Vitamin D 1.7 μg
- Vitamin E 1.9 mg
- Calcium 50 mg
- Dietary fiber 1.5 g
- Suggested retail price (excluding tax): 100 yen/bottle

## heyep × ROSSO: An exclusive collection available only here

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:31:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001624.000003710.html
- anchor: #n2081237
- Companies mentioned: heyep、URBAN RESEARCH ROSSO、URBAN RESEARCH、URBAN RESEARCH Store、TOKYU DEPARTMENT STORE、ららぽーとEXPOCITY、タカシマヤ

Facts:
- 2026年8月7日(金)、8月14日(金)より
- From Friday, Aug. 14, 2026–

## From a closed school to a new hub supporting local governments nationwide. TREASURY and 八幡浜市 sign a comprehensive partnership agreement, putting the former Atago Junior High School to use and advancing job creation, hometown tax donation support, local government digital transformation, data centers, storage batteries, regional disaster preparedness and regional revitalization

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:30:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000091755.html
- anchor: #n2081238
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TREASURY、八幡浜市、株式会社ジェーシービー、株式会社クレディセゾン、株式会社DGフィナンシャルテクノロジー

Facts:
- A comprehensive partnership agreement was signed on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026

## Announcement of the launch of the 13-inch e-paper PC monitors 【DASUNG13K Gen2】 and 【DASUNG13KC Gen2】

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:30:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000033556.html
- anchor: #n2081239
- Companies mentioned: SKT株式会社、DASUNG

Facts:
- Model equipped with a 13.3-inch color e-paper display
- Estimated market price: color version, around 162800 yen
- Monochrome version, around 148500 yen
- High-quality 3K (300PPI) display
- Fast 37Hz refresh rate
- As thin as 5mm
- Approx. 643g

## 水月雨（MOONDROP）official website relaunched!

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000170901.html
- anchor: #n2081260
- Companies mentioned: 水月雨、MOONDROP

Facts:
- 1 winner selected by drawing

## Held an exchange of views with 大髙, chair of 公益社団法人日本バス協会

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000153026.html
- anchor: #n2081259
- Companies mentioned: 公益社団法人日本バス協会、一般財団法人日本海事協会、国土交通省

Facts:
- July 21, 2026

## “JAPAN & AI SUMMIT 2026 by FLUX” announces 9 final additional speakers

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000039289.html
- anchor: #n2081258
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FLUX、KDDI株式会社、株式会社日立製作所、LINEヤフー株式会社、株式会社丸亀製麺、株式会社東芝、セガサミーホールディングス株式会社、コクヨ株式会社、freee株式会社、株式会社リコー、株式会社ロッテホールディングス、ソフトバンク株式会社、ＳＯＭＰＯホールディングス株式会社、株式会社経営共創基盤、株式会社SUBARU、三菱UFJ証券ホールディングス株式会社、ブラックストーン・グループ・ジャパン株式会社、マネックスグループ株式会社、ベイン･アンド･カンパニー、株式会社バンダイナムコホールディングス、慶應義塾大学、JFEエンジニアリング株式会社、日本郵船株式会社、TDK株式会社、一般社団法人 CDO Club Japan、株式会社NTTデータ、伊藤忠テクノソリューションズ株式会社、富士通株式会社、三菱ケミカル株式会社、東京ガス株式会社、ライオン株式会社、株式会社 LIXIL、日本アイ・ビー・エム株式会社、株式会社みずほフィナンシャルグループ、LinkedIn Japan、株式会社大丸松坂屋百貨店、株式会社JTB、株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション、エヌビディア合同会社、H2L, Inc.、日本郵政、花王株式会社、農林中央金庫、農中情報システム株式会社

Facts:
- Applications were received from more than 2,800 people
- Because applications greatly exceeded capacity for many sessions

## Business negotiations begin before you meet. KASIKA, an automated follow-up and sales management tool, and iPlanView, a housing sales platform, launch API integration

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000025942.html
- anchor: #n2081257
- Companies mentioned: Cocolive株式会社、株式会社ダイテック、KASIKA、iPlanView

Facts:
- Provided to approximately 1,200 companies across all 47 prefectures
- Established: October 1969
- Established: January 2017

## APT to exhibit at “TILOG – LOGISTIX 2026,” a logistics and warehouse management solutions exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000058277.html
- anchor: #n2081256
- Companies mentioned: APT、MC Technos (Thailand) Co., Ltd.、CNET (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Facts:
- 2026年8月19日（水）から21日（金）
- More than 40 manufacturers from Japan and overseas

## Apparel brand CONVERSE TOKYO teams up for the first time with Puella Magi Madoka Magica. Four styles at the intersection of fashion and art go on sale Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000090.000036918.html
- anchor: #n2081255
- Companies mentioned: CONVERSE TOKYO、Magica Quartet、さめほし、HARIO Lampwork Factory

Facts:
- 4 styles in total
- 6,000 yen or more including tax
- ¥11,000 (tax included)
- ¥4,180 (tax included)
- ¥19,800 (tax included)
- ¥440,000 (tax included)

## API integration launched between housing sales platform “iPlanView” and automated follow-up and sales management tool “KASIKA” to improve conversion rates and reduce desk work

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000095448.html
- anchor: #n2081254
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダイテック、Cocolive株式会社、iPlanView、KASIKA

Facts:
- A marketing automation (MA) tool specializing in the housing and real estate industry, used by approximately 1,200 companies

## Launch of “Fireguard V,” a specified fire-prevention system featuring heat-resistant reinforced glass

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000118172.html
- anchor: #n2081253
- Companies mentioned: 三和シヤッター工業株式会社、三和ホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- Price: 1,870,000 yen (including consumption tax; installation, delivery, and other expenses are not included)
- 840 million yen (first year after launch)
- Maximum W2,200mm×H3,155mm

## New Cosmos Electric launches “COSMOS社内広報ラボ,” a large-scale internal communications project involving 57 participants

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000137.000077903.html
- anchor: #n2081252
- Companies mentioned: 新コスモス電機株式会社、COSMOS社内広報ラボ

Facts:
- Involving 57 participants
- Will launch on August 21, 2026
- Held a kickoff meeting on July 23, 2026, to share the project concept with members
- Percentage of employees who understand the work of other departments: 24.4%
- At least 50%
- Percentage of employees who can quickly understand and grasp internal information when needed: 13.3%
- 30% or more
- Percentage of employees who have not shared information about their own department even once in the past 6 months: 62.2%
- 30% or less

## Completion of an indoor baseball facility for a baseball school supervised by Sho Nakata

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000153.000048808.html
- anchor: #n2081251
- Companies mentioned: 太陽工業株式会社、株式会社中田翔、TSP太陽株式会社、アクティオ株式会社

Facts:
- Completed in a short 2-month construction period from the start of foundation work
- The white membrane material has a solar reflectance of 75% or more

## Official resale for “This is the Moment! ~フランク・ワイルドホーン JAPAN 25th anniversary concert~” available via チケプラTrade!

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000180.000170825.html
- anchor: #n2081250
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社チケットプラス、チケプラ、チケプラTrade、株式会社エムアップホールディングス、フランク・ワイルドホーン

Facts:
- ・S seats: 15,000 yen
- ・Stage-side seats: 13,500 yen
- ・A seats: 12,000 yen
- ・Stage-back seats: 10,000 yen
- ・Y seats (same-day exchange ticket for those 20 or younger): 2,000 yen

## Competitive photography app “SNPIT” to launch new project “たびシェア” with travel agency HIS in fall 2026

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000216.000047553.html
- anchor: #n2081249
- Companies mentioned: ギグワークス株式会社、GALLUSYS、株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス、HIS

Facts:
- More than 10,000 facilities nationwide partnered with HIS are eligible
- Using photos taken with a dedicated film within a 500m radius of each facility

## WinActor Ver.7.7.0 RPA tool with AI help resolves questions about operation and errors on the spot, now on sale

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000387.000023654.html
- anchor: #n2081248
- Companies mentioned: NTTアドバンステクノロジ株式会社、Microsoft

Facts:
- Deployment at more than 8,800 companies
- Full-feature version: Manufacturer’s suggested retail price 1,098,680 yen (tax included)
- Execution version: Manufacturer’s suggested retail price 300,080 yen (tax included)
- Full-feature version: Manufacturer’s suggested retail price 2,197,800 yen (tax included)
- Execution version: Manufacturer’s suggested retail price 600,600 yen (tax included)

## Real estate crowdfunding offering Rimple’s Selection 126 by Property Agent received applications totaling 99.27 million yen, 238.3% of the target amount

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000387.000130175.html
- anchor: #n2081247
- Companies mentioned: プロパティエージェント株式会社、ミガロホールディングス株式会社、Rimple

Facts:
- Target offering amount: 41.65 million yen
- Total investment amount: 59.5 million yen

## “ジェイック 新卒カレッジ®” has supported job placement at more than 200 schools

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000431.000060461.html
- anchor: #n2081246
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジェイック、株式会社キャンパスサポート、大学生協、Fortune500、デール・カーネギー・トレーニング、７つの習慣®、原田メソッド®、ストレングスファインダー®、ジェイック 就職カレッジ®、ジェイック 中退就職カレッジ®、ＨＲドクター

Facts:
- Schools with a record of job placement support as of the end of July 2026: 204
- A track record of providing job placement support to more than 36,000 people
- “デール・カーネギー・トレーニング” training, adopted by more than 90% of Fortune500 (the 500 U.S. companies with the highest sales)
- More than 39,000 job seekers
- More than 7,000 companies
- Capital: ¥263.03 million

## The official “グローバルWiFi®” LINE account surpasses 1.5 million friends! Campaign offering travel vouchers and other prizes launches as a token of appreciation.

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000444.000012807.html
- anchor: #n2081245
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビジョン、LINE、Amazon

Facts:
- Travel voucher worth 100,000 yen
- Travel voucher worth 50,000 yen
- Amazon gift card worth 3,000 yen
- Amazon gift card worth 500 yen
- A total of 65 winners
- Price: from 500 yen per day
- More than 200 countries and regions worldwide
- Capital: ¥2,937,000,000

## 【エステー】Launching a large-capacity “24枚” pack and “relaxing leaf scent” of “ニャンとも清潔トイレ 脱臭・抗菌シート”

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000609.000010075.html
- anchor: #n2081244
- Companies mentioned: エステー株式会社、ニャンとも清潔トイレ

Facts:
- The estimated retail price of “24枚” at stores and elsewhere is around 2,948 yen, tax included
- The estimated retail price of “脱臭・抗菌シート” at stores and elsewhere is around 767 to 1,628 yen
- The estimated sales value of large-capacity types, indexed to 100% in 2021, grew to 211% in 2025
- Scented types account for 22.3% of the volume mix

## Ahead of Disaster Prevention Day, Glico proposes “ビスコ未来レター,” a new disaster-preparedness habit: turn a can of Bisuko biscuits into a time capsule and write a letter to your future self or family

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000653.000001124.html
- anchor: #n2081243
- Companies mentioned: 江崎グリコ株式会社、Glico

Facts:
- Can be stored at room temperature for 10 months from the date of manufacture
- Can be stored at room temperature for 19 months from the date of manufacture

## 「サントリー天然水 防災備蓄イベント “これも！ちょ備蓄アクション”」開催。食品・日用品メーカーなど７社と協力し、サミットストア ららテラス ＨＡＲＵＭＩ ＦＬＡＧ店にて実施

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000848.000027480.html
- anchor: #n2081242
- Companies mentioned: サントリービバレッジ＆フード株式会社、旭化成ホームプロダクツ株式会社、味の素株式会社、サミット株式会社、大王製紙株式会社、はごろもフーズ株式会社、森永製菓株式会社、株式会社ロッテ

Facts:
- 3 days
- 7 companies
- 2026
- August
- 27th
- 29th
- １１：００
- １８：００
- Children approximately 4–15 years old

## 95.6% are interested in participating in internships. “Understanding companies” and “impact on recruitment screening” are top reasons for participating [2028 graduate survey]

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001568.000013485.html
- anchor: #n2081241
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社学情、経団連、東京商工リサーチ

Facts:
- 95.6% hope to participate in internships
- 52.9% said, “I definitely want to participate”
- 42.7% said, “I would like to participate if possible”
- 3.6% said, “I would prefer not to participate”
- 0.8% said, “I do not want to participate”
- 76.1% say the job-hunting schedule is “too early”
- 40.7% became conscious of job hunting “by their second year”
- 2.8 million members
- 600,000 members
- Capital: 1.5 billion yen

## “The Tower of Aion” to hold “RESONANCE” on Sept. 16 (Wed.); special website goes live, with pre-registration and an Xserver-exclusive event also underway

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003040.000001868.html
- anchor: #n2081240
- Companies mentioned: エヌ・シー・ジャパン株式会社、NC Corporation

Facts:
- During scheduled maintenance on Sept. 16, 2026 (Wed.)
- After scheduled maintenance on Aug. 19, 2026 (Wed.)
- Until before scheduled maintenance on Sept. 16, 2026 (Wed.) (planned)
- Enjoyed in 60 countries and regions around the world

## YOAJUNG and TOKYO BAGEL LAB to open limited-time shops at 北千住マルイ from August 20

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:29:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000118492.html
- anchor: #n2081058
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社B.N、YOAJUNG、TOKYO BAGEL LAB、北千住マルイ

Facts:
- YOAJUNG (요아정) and TOKYO BAGEL LAB (東京ベーグルラボ) will open limited-time shops at 北千住マルイ. The 2 brands, which offer frozen yogurt and bagels, will be available in Kitasenju for 6 days only.
- 2026年8月20日（木）から8月25日（火）まで、北千住マルイでYOAJUNG（ヨアジョン）とTOKYO BAGEL LAB（東京ベーグルラボ）を期間限定で出店します。
- Hours: 10:00–20:00 (until 18:30 on the final day)

## Japan's first Z世代課 has been selected as a finalist from 89 cases nationwide. What administrative reforms transformed young people from “support recipients” into “co-creation partners”?

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:27:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000582.000076777.html
- anchor: #n2081059
- Companies mentioned: 北九州市、Z世代課、行革甲子園2026、愛媛県

Facts:
- 89 cases nationwide
- 6 finalist organizations
- Up to 3 million yen
- 89 applications in total
- 52 registered users
- 165 media mentions
- ¥122 million in Cheer Box deposits

## b.stage officially launches local fandom platform “mfan” through partnership with MMusic, a Vietnamese music, culture and fandom ecosystem company

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:26:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000145316.html
- anchor: #n2081060
- Companies mentioned: b.stage、MMusic、bemyfriends、GENFest

Facts:
- More than 50 major brands
- More than 250 brand campaigns
- More than 3,000 artists and partners
- More than 30 million audience members cumulatively
- More than 400 fandom platforms worldwide
- More than 1,200 artists and brand IPs

## ポケカ30周年BOX買取予想価格は「3〜5万円」が最多37.6%！トレゲト(@cardchusen_com)が公開

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:26:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000183006.html
- anchor: #n2081061
- Companies mentioned: トレカプロ株式会社、カード抽選まとめ トレゲト、ポケモンカードゲーム

Facts:
- 最も多かった回答は「3〜5万円」で37.6%でした。
- 1,278 people were asked how much they thought the buyback price of 1 BOX (list price: ¥7,200) would be after its release
- Asked 1,278 people
- 37.0% expected “¥50,000 or more.”
- うち14.2%は「10〜20万円」と答えている
- Preorder listing prices: approximately ¥44,770–79,200
- Pre-release buyback price was ¥31,000
- It was ¥19,100 on Aug. 2, 2 days after release
- The peak came before release, and prices have fallen approximately 38% since then
- X単独926票の時点では「3〜5万円」38.2%、「5万円以上」36.5%
- At the point of 926 votes on X alone, “

## [aim札幌店] Special bridal campaign offers for August!

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:23:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001576.000041720.html
- anchor: #n2081062
- Companies mentioned: aim札幌店、有限会社三景スタジオ

Facts:
- ¥10%FF
- ¥5,000 OFF
- ¥300,000
- ¥350,000
- ¥400,000
- ¥10,000 off
- Campaign plan: ¥39,800

## [Limited time] “MAMBO SHOP” to open in the 7th-floor event space at “阪神梅田本店”

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:21:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000147529.html
- anchor: #n2081063
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クラスカ、阪神梅田本店、MAMBO

Facts:
- Runs from Aug. 19, 2026 (Wed.) to Sept. 8 (Tue.)
- A gift for customers who spend ¥1,650 or more, including tax
- A gift for customers who spend ¥4,400 or more, including tax

## “Anpi Care,” an SMS safety-check service for home medical care and nursing care during disasters, to exhibit at CareTEX Tokyo '26 Summer (Aug. 19–21, Tokyo Big Sight)

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:20:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000439.000018933.html
- anchor: #n2081064
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バカン、ブティックス株式会社

Facts:
- Collaborates with approximately 300 municipalities nationwide in total
- More than 200 municipalities
- Mapping more than 10,000 evacuation shelters
- Reaching 84%
- Aug. 19 (Wed.)–21 (Fri.), 2026
- In April 2024, for providers of home-visit care services
- Reiwa 8 medical fee revision (effective June 2026)

## [Preventing offer declines] Free release of a “chaos map” compiling 25 services useful for following up with job offer recipients

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000176544.html
- anchor: #n2081065
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社しごろく、マイナビキャリアリサーチLab

Facts:
- Offer-decline rate: “50% or more”
- For the class of 2026, the rate is approximately 2 times that of the class of 2019
- 96% of participating students said they gained a deeper understanding of the company culture
- 93.8% said their interest in joining the company increased
- Offer-decline rates improved by as much as 30%
- Monthly fee: 100,000 yen
- 1回あたり30万円

## [Last-minute participants welcome] Free seminar for the recruitment agency industry starting today at 12:00; “JOB PALETTE Marketing Strategy Book” added as a participant bonus

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:18:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000137443.html
- anchor: #n2081066
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JOB PALETTE

Facts:
- 95% reliance on recruitment agencies
- 60%
- Reduced by 83%
- Equivalent to approximately ¥57.6 million annually
- Organic traffic to reach 50% in 2028

## KPMGジャパン establishes “KPMG AiX,” a cross-functional organization providing comprehensive support for AI transformation

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:18:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000141127.html
- anchor: #n2081067
- Companies mentioned: KPMGジャパン、KPMGアドバイザリーホールディングス株式会社、有限責任 あずさ監査法人、KPMGコンサルティング株式会社、株式会社KPMG FAS、株式会社KPMG Forensic & Risk Advisory、KPMG税理士法人、株式会社KPMG Ignition Tokyo、KPMGインターナショナル、KPMGあずさサステナビリティ株式会社、KPMGヘルスケアジャパン株式会社、KPMG社会保険労務士法人

Facts:
- A specialist workforce of around 400
- From August 2026
- More than 5,000 professionals

## Counterfeit CRF syringes for fat-transfer breast augmentation are circulating; new chair Dr. Masataka Ohashi (director-general of THE CLINIC) issues a warning

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:18:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000078932.html
- anchor: #n2081068
- Companies mentioned: THE CLINIC、CRF協会、医療法人社団 THE CLINIC Institute、日本美容外科学会、日本医療脂肪移植研究会

Facts:
- 24,400 liposuction cases
- 14,300 breast augmentation cases
- Handles approximately 2,000 cases annually
- Cumulative total of 541 doctors from other clinics
- 75 times

## WEMADE adds new class “Spirit Master” and growth-focused boost server “Dragon Gate Season 4” to mark the 5th anniversary of the global launch of “MIR4”

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:17:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000338.000056498.html
- anchor: #n2081069
- Companies mentioned: WEMADE、WEMIX3.0、WEMIX PLAY、NILE、WEMIX.Fi

Facts:
- Maximum EXP gained: +1,000%
- The 5th-anniversary web event page will also host participatory events over 5 weeks

## [キル フェ ボン] 2026 Autumn Menu: With summer still lingering, autumn arrives early for the palate. 23 autumn menu items featuring chestnuts, pears and figs launch on Sept. 1 (Tue.)

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:15:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000117972.html
- anchor: #n2081070
- Companies mentioned: キルフェボン株式会社、キル フェ ボン

Facts:
- Starting September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)
- all 12 stores
- Piece ¥1,260
- Whole (25cm) ¥15,120
- Piece ¥1,310
- Piece ¥1,080
- Piece ¥1,410
- Piece ¥1,380

## Report on the 2-match Aomori series of the Malaysia Open 2026: Game 2 was held at 夏泊ゴルフリンクス in Hiranai, Aomori Prefecture, and Game 3 at びわの平ゴルフ倶楽部 in Hirakawa, Aomori Prefecture; 157 people participated from across Japan

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:14:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000150163.html
- anchor: #n2080912
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JOGS、マレーシア政府観光局、ZIPAIR、IOMIC、Volvik、カレドニアン・ゴルフクラブ

Facts:
- Malaysia Open 2026
- High of 25 degrees
- High of 28°C
- First 10 customers

## [Ragnarok Online] “Rag Can 2026 September” goes on sale Aug. 20, 2026 (Thu.)!

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:14:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002155.000025063.html
- anchor: #n2080913
- Companies mentioned: ガンホー・オンライン・エンターテイメント株式会社、Gravity Co., Ltd.、Lee MyoungJin(studio DTDS)

Facts:
- Price: ¥1,500, including tax
- “Ragnarok Online” marked the 23rd anniversary of the start of its official service on Dec. 1, 2025 (Mon.).

## グラミー賞-winning singer Erykah Badu selects モード学園! School handles costumes and hair and makeup for her Japan performances

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:14:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000887.000011137.html
- anchor: #n2080914
- Companies mentioned: モード学園、グラミー賞、SOUL CAMP、Billboard Live、HYPEBEAST JAPAN、LiFTED JAPAN、CREAPOLE、ESMOD、LIM College、Shift-inc.

Facts:
- Has won グラミー賞 5 times to date
- Graduation exhibition “Future Creation Exhibition 2026”
- 100% employment rate among applicants for 19 consecutive years※

## KUOE KYOTO, a watch brand from Kyoto, to open its 3rd store in Japan, “Kyoto Sanjo Store,” on Sept. 1 (Tue.)

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:14:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000105288.html
- anchor: #n2080915
- Companies mentioned: KUOE KYOTO、株式会社KUOE GLOBAL

Facts:
- 3rd store in Japan
- Sept. 1, 2026
- Just 30 seconds from the main store

## Former ONEUS member RAVN confirms a Japan tour spanning about 1 month! “RAVN JAPAN TOUR 2026 ‘Red Star’” will feature 12 performances in Tokyo starting Sept. 2

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:13:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000184398.html
- anchor: #n2080916
- Companies mentioned: ONEUS、RAVN、RED LINE、Mnet、NATURE SPACE Japan、株式会社trendMe

Facts:
- Spanning about 1 month
- About 60-minute solo live performance
- First 200 people
- Drink charge: additional 600 yen
- Drink charge: additional 700 yen

## Hall opening exhibition at 東京ミッドタウン日比谷: “HUMAN AND NATURE” by contemporary artist Yuichi Hirako, running from Sept. 5 (Sat) through Oct. 18 (Sun)

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:13:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001110.000051782.html
- anchor: #n2080917
- Companies mentioned: 三井不動産株式会社、東京ミッドタウン日比谷、日比谷エリアマネジメント、公益財団法人東京都公園協会、HIBIYA PARK TERRACE、I’m donut？、NEUTRALWORKS.、Yuichi Hirako Studio、Steve Turner Gallery、Newchild Gallery、国立工芸館、ヴィクトリア＆アルバート博物館

Facts:
- A spacious new hall reborn with a total floor area of more than 1,200 m²
- A group of mobiles reaching about 3.5 m, on public display for the first time
- About 300 works, including new paintings and three-dimensional pieces
- [Price] 7,700 yen (tax included)
- [Quantity available] Limited to 50

## [Campaign underway] “You can do this with a custom order”: Receive your choice of customization options at custom curtain specialist ジャストカーテン (through Sept. 29)

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:12:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000096826.html
- anchor: #n2080918
- Companies mentioned: ジャストカーテン、株式会社インテリックス、TOSO株式会社

Facts:
- More than 2,000 possible combinations
- Available in 8 colors
- 16 company-owned stores nationwide
- Established in August 1990

## 35th anniversary of making the twenty-five-string koto: Twenty-five-String Koto Festival

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:10:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187984.html
- anchor: #n2080919
- Companies mentioned: 二十五絃箏フェスティバル実行委員会、吉岡菜月、杉山洋一

Facts:
- 112 performers from Japan and abroad will gather
- Sep. 6, 2026 (Sun.)
- Audience seats: limited to 50
- Admission: 2,000 yen

## Hanes for BIOTOP (MEN) 26AW

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:10:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001458.000006099.html
- anchor: #n2080920
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジュン、BIOTOP、Hanes、ADAM ET ROPÉ HOMME

Facts:
- Price: ¥7,150 (in tax)

## A new “two as one” stage born from being sister venues. A special collaboration show where the worlds of “ネオスナックがおー中野” and “傷ついたダンサーが集まるBAR キズキ” intersect for the first time.

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:10:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000177831.html
- anchor: #n2080921
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エナテイナー、株式会社グレイド、ネオスナックがおー中野、傷ついたダンサーが集まるBAR キズキ

Facts:
- Sept. 18 (Fri)–Sept. 19 (Sat), 2026
- Show charge: ¥5,000 (before tax)
- All-you-can-drink: ¥1,000 per 1 hour (before tax)

## Domestic sales of AiDANT products begin — ジャスミンシステム starts handling edge AI camera software for the Japanese market

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000188625.html
- anchor: #n2080940
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジャスミンシステム、AiDANT Intelligent Technology Inc.、Axis

Facts:
- Cuts the average time to initial response at the site to 3 minutes

## 【新ブランド誕生】森の中、1日1組だけのオールインクルーシブヴィラ。滋賀・高島市朽木にNature Retreat「enBED」が2026年11月開業予定。

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000128720.html
- anchor: #n2080939
- Companies mentioned: enBED、株式会社商建、松井建設株式会社、晴耕舎、二光陶房、料理屋太賀

Facts:
- Scheduled to open in November 2026
- 予定宿泊料金は、1泊2名148,000円（税別）～
- A 535-tsubo site stretching through the Kutsuki forest beside the Harihata River

## Lake Biwa’s “jewel,” wild Biwa trout, added as raw slices on top. Fresh-baked “kiln-fired premium green pizza” to enjoy at home launches for presale on Makuake

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000055720.html
- anchor: #n2080938
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社くらま、Makuake、株式会社かねふく、琵琶湖博物館、滋賀県すし・料理生活衛生同業組合

Facts:
- Goal: 100,000 yen
- Planned retail price: 5,690 yen (tax included) and up
- Super early-bird offer: 33% OFF, 3,820 yen
- Best-before period: 270 days from the date of manufacture

## Blind musicians and others from across Japan gather! The 7th Charity Music Festival Super Live 2026 will be held in Chiba City in October!

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000126689.html
- anchor: #n2080937
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人視覚情報サポートラジオ、社会福祉法人千葉県視覚障害者福祉協会、株式会社京葉学院、株式会社森興業、千葉県網膜色素変性症協会、NPO法人八王子視覚障害者福祉協会、ココロスキップ、一般社団法人Be-MUSIC、GC CONTEST実行委員会、まりぽんBalloonArt、はる相談支援事業所、チーム柏、高瀬喜代美書道家だるま、ツナグワラジオ、有限会社もみ太郎、船橋市視覚障害者協会、株式会社ONESELF、きみや、はーとやのパン、船橋市のおいしいパン工房・ローズマリー、ふくろう珈琲、おおぞら園

Facts:
- 20 outstanding acts from across Japan will gather
- Advance tickets are a flat 2,000 yen, with all seats unreserved
- Same-day tickets: 2,500 yen
- Total attendance: 597
- Chiba Civic Hall Main Hall (1,001 seats)

## IKEBUS onboard announcements for routes around Ikebukuro have been revamped!

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000165139.html
- anchor: #n2080936
- Companies mentioned: 豊島区、WILLER株式会社、JR東日本、東京メトロ、クリステル・チアリ、青二プロダクション、キングレコード

Facts:
- Railway announcements on more than 50 routes nationwide
- Released in 2023
- December 2025 marked the 30th anniversary of their debut
- A second set of train announcements featuring routes popular in a fan vote is planned for fall 2026

## MSOL continues to be selected as a constituent of the JPX-Nikkei Mid and Small Cap Index

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000052085.html
- anchor: #n2080935
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マネジメントソリューションズ、JPX総研、日本経済新聞社、東京証券取引所

Facts:
- It has been continuously selected as a constituent since 2021
- Announced on Aug. 7, 2026
- Since its founding in 2005

## Asahi Kasei secures local government support for a new factory construction project for water electrolysis and chlor-alkali electrolysis businesses at its Kawasaki Works

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000255.000079452.html
- anchor: #n2080934
- Companies mentioned: 旭化成株式会社、神奈川県、川崎市

Facts:
- Annual production capacity of more than 2 GW each for electrolysis frames and membranes
- Annual production capacity of more than 3 GW, including existing equipment for chlor-alkali electrolysis processes
- Grant equal to 3% of eligible expenses (capped at 500 million yen)

## [Cumulative sales surpass 5,000 in 1 year] A new bag featuring an expansion mechanism joins ベルメゾン’s idea-bag lineup, “mottemii（モッテミー）”! On sale Friday, Aug. 21

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000446.000013288.html
- anchor: #n2080933
- Companies mentioned: ベルメゾン、株式会社千趣会、mottemii（モッテミー）

Facts:
- “Easy to stay organized on trips! A packing-friendly Boston backpack with an expandable gusset” (price including tax: 9,900 yen)
- “Easy to stay organized on trips! A packing-friendly Boston bag with a vertical expansion feature” (price including tax: 8,800 yen)

## ほぼ日手帳 collaborates with the V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum, London) for the first time on its 2027 edition!

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000510.000043019.html
- anchor: #n2080932
- Companies mentioned: ほぼ日手帳、V&A（ヴィクトリア・アンド・アルバート博物館）、株式会社ほぼ日、ほぼ日オンラインストア、TOBICHI、ロフト、Amazon、楽天、ほぼ日手帳ストア 東京駅店

Facts:
- ほぼ日手帳 2027
- Goes on sale Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
- A lineup of 15 items
- Sales of the 2026 edition reached 1.1 million copies
- Recorded a No. 1 ranking for 22 consecutive years

## The key to the success or failure of AI adoption is “people and organizations”

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000517.000027275.html
- anchor: #n2080931
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Helpfeel、FDE

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

## Model ＳＨＩＨＯ supervises the new “Ｈａｒｅｃａ In-Bath Brush” — a hair-care maker delivers dual scalp and hair care with a unique design

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000710.000007954.html
- anchor: #n2080930
- Companies mentioned: クラシエ株式会社、Hareca、ＳＨＩＨＯ

Facts:
- Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (tax included)
- New product launches Friday, Oct. 2, 2026
- Luminous Clear Medicated Shampoo [quasi-drug], 450 mL
- Luminous Clear Medicated Treatment [quasi-drug], 450 g
- Medicated Scalp Serum [quasi-drug], 100 mL

## [SCAPA] LOOKBOOK Autumn & Winter 2026 released

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000999.000095084.html
- anchor: #n2080929
- Companies mentioned: SCAPA、ルノワール、株式会社ルックホールディングス

Facts:
- Starting Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026
- Founded in 1967
- Launched a licensed women’s collection in 1991

## [KEITH] LOOKBOOK Autumn & Winter 2026 released

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001001.000095084.html
- anchor: #n2080928
- Companies mentioned: KEITH、株式会社ルックホールディングス

Facts:
- 1985: Brand founded
- 2015: To mark its 30th debut anniversary, KEITH registered its tartan (house tartan) with the Scottish Register of Tartans

## いい部屋ネット Town Livability and Desired Town Rankings 2026 [Prefecture Edition]

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001612.000035668.html
- anchor: #n2080927
- Companies mentioned: 大東建託株式会社、株式会社マクロミル

Facts:
- Compiled from responses by 809,920 men and women aged 20 and over living in Japan’s 47 prefectures, from 2022 to 2026
- 1st (deviation score: 76.2; rating: 68.1) Tokyo
- 2nd (deviation score: 67.6; rating: 65.9) Kanagawa Prefecture
- 3rd (deviation score: 67.1; rating: 65.8) Okinawa Prefecture

## いい部屋ネット Town Livability and Desired Town Rankings 2026 [Nationwide Edition]

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001614.000035668.html
- anchor: #n2080926
- Companies mentioned: 大東建託株式会社、株式会社マクロミル

Facts:
- Compiled from responses by 815,146 men and women aged 20 and over living in Japan’s 47 prefectures, from 2022 to 2026 (with responses from some participants also added for 2021 to 2019)
- Extremely satisfied: 100 points
- Satisfied: 75 points
- Neither: 50 points
- Dissatisfied: 25 points
- Extremely dissatisfied: 0 points

## いい部屋ネット “Town Livability Rankings 2026 Chosen by Migrants” [Nationwide Edition]

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001615.000035668.html
- anchor: #n2080925
- 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:
- Deviation score: 75.7
- Rating: 77.6
- Total: 447,489 people

## いい部屋ネット Town Livability Rankings 2026 [Overall Report-1]

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001617.000035668.html
- anchor: #n2080924
- Companies mentioned: 大東建託株式会社、株式会社マクロミル

Facts:
- 1,474 cities, wards, towns and villages included in the analysis
- There are only 92 cities, wards, towns and villages
- 92 cities, wards, towns and villages, or 6.2％
- Total respondents: 809,920 people

## 無印良品 to launch 4 baumkuchen varieties for a limited time, developed through the “Baumkuchen Made Together” project

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001848.000000987.html
- anchor: #n2080923
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社良品計画、無印良品

Facts:
- 4 “Baumkuchen Made Together” varieties
- 2,519 ideas
- 51,472 votes in total

## TISI supports a resident-participation forest regeneration project in 横瀬町, Saitama Prefecture, through regional collaboration and data utilization

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001965.000011650.html
- anchor: #n2080922
- Companies mentioned: TISI株式会社、TISインテックグループ、横瀬町

Facts:
- Coniferous forest covering about 100 square meters
- About 13 dead trees
- At least 5 municipalities
- By 2030

## A new bathing experience enabled by the new “Warm Veil Mode”: Ultra Fine Bubble Cleansing Shower Head launches

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:08:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000922.000019955.html
- anchor: #n2080941
- Companies mentioned: アイリスオーヤマ株式会社、MiCOLA

Facts:
- Sales will begin sequentially from August 26, 2026, mainly at electronics retailers nationwide and on internet sites
- Saves up to about 50％ water
- Generates ultra-fine bubbles measuring less than 1μm in diameter
- 平均約311 万個
- Up to about 4.18 million
- Average diameter: about 0.10 μm

## Moloco launches “Global Agency Partner Program”

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:08:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000076497.html
- anchor: #n2080942
- Companies mentioned: Moloco、PMG、Dentsu UK&I、M+C Saatchi Performance、SplitMetrics、RocketLab、Admiral Media、Addict Mobile、Tappx、BlueMedia/Madhouse、GatherOne、Yaaha、CyberZ、オプト

Facts:
- Certifies more than 12 agencies around the world

## “A must-see for aviation fans! Applications open for lodging vouchers for the Reiwa 8 Matsushima Air Base Air Festival through hometown tax donations”

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:07:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000170767.html
- anchor: #n2080943
- Companies mentioned: 宮城県東松島市、ふるさとチョイス

Facts:
- Applications open August 3

## [AI Use Case] Standardizing real estate listing descriptions with “generative AI × cloud.” Saves 300 hours annually and eliminates psychological burdens

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:06:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001014.000006823.html
- anchor: #n2080944
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クラスコ、AI＆Google Workspace構築支援サービス、TATSUJIN

Facts:
- Saves 300 hours of work annually
- Improves operational efficiency by 300％
- ¥200 million in additional sales
- 22,862 working hours saved
- ¥68 million in costs saved

## Orders open for various trading chibi Ani-Art KAWAII label products from “MILGRAM -ミルグラム-”! Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:06:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009447.000016064.html
- anchor: #n2080945
- Companies mentioned: AMNIBUS、株式会社アルマビアンカ、株式会社arma bianca、ミルグラム管理委員会

Facts:
- Single item: ¥913 (tax included)
- Box: ¥10,043 (tax included)
- Single item: ¥693 (tax included)
- Box: ¥7,623 (tax included)
- Single item: ¥638 (tax included)
- Box: ¥7,018 (tax included)
- Single item: ¥308 (tax included)
- Box: ¥6,776 (tax included)
- ¥7,260 each (tax included)
- ¥1,683 each (tax included)
- ¥1,375 each (tax included)

## Full-scale operations begin at the Philippines resource-circulation hub “Circular Manufacturing Center”

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:05:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000136.000118297.html
- anchor: #n2080946
- Companies mentioned: 富士フイルムビジネスイノベーション株式会社、FUJIFILM Eco-Manufacturing (Suzhou) Corp.

Facts:
- About 500㎡
- 34 people

## 富士ソフト to exhibit at “Snowflake World Tour Tokyo 2026,” showcasing “agentic commerce,” a next-generation purchasing experience supported by data integration

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:05:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000221.000061382.html
- anchor: #n2080947
- Companies mentioned: 富士ソフト株式会社、Snowflake合同会社

Facts:
- For 2 days, September 10 (Thursday) and 11 (Friday), 2026
- Hours: 9:00–20:00
- Booth number: 40

## アルティウスリンク releases a practical guide (white paper) ahead of the October 2026 mandate for measures against customer harassment

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:05:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000522.000019180.html
- anchor: #n2080948
- Companies mentioned: アルティウスリンク株式会社

Facts:
- Amended Act on Comprehensive Promotion of Labor Policies, effective October 2026
- Established: May 1996
- Capital: 100 million yen

## Architect Sheep, a 3-day challenge for architecture students from across Japan, names Takushi Tanaka of Ungirls as MC; the winning team will receive ¥1 million in prize money, and a special program will air on terrestrial TV!

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:04:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000153911.html
- anchor: #n2080949
- Companies mentioned: グランハウス一級建築士事務所、メ～テレ、名古屋テレビ放送、株式会社レジスタ、公益社団法人 愛知建築士会、一般社団法人 三重県建築士会

Facts:
- Prize money of 1,000,000 yen
- Prize money of 300,000 yen
- Prize money of 100,000 yen

## 2 employees of our company named “Best Engineer 2026” in an award by シスコシステムズ合同会社, recognized for outstanding technical skills and achievements

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:03:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000069738.html
- anchor: #n2080950
- Companies mentioned: シスコシステムズ合同会社、株式会社日立情報通信エンジニアリング

Facts:
- “Best Engineer 2026”

## [Miyazaki City] Japanese sweets that draw 3-hour waits at Tokyo’s 厨くろぎ get an upgrade! The first summer since 一ツ葉’s 実家くろぎ relocated brings the long-awaited new “Matcha Milk” to its signature shaved ice!

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:02:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000185774.html
- anchor: #n2080951
- Companies mentioned: 実家くろぎ、厨くろぎ、くろぎ、此のみち、京味、シェラトン・グランデ・オーシャンリゾート

Facts:
- くろぎ signature “くろぎ Sea Bream Ochazuke” ¥2,500
- Brown Sugar Syrup and Kinako ¥1,700 (tax included)
- Mitarashi Milk ¥1,900 (tax included)
- Matcha Milk ¥2,200 (tax included)

## CBRE launches organizational design and technology advisory services to enable data-driven CRE strategies

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:02:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000232.000027786.html
- anchor: #n2080952
- Companies mentioned: シービーアールイー株式会社、CBRE、CBREグループ

Facts:
- Know-how from more than 20 services that enable CRE strategy execution
- About 1,800 professionals in Japan*
- More than 155,000 employees worldwide
- More than 100 countries

## 電通デジタル launches a GEO research project with 電通PRコンサルティング to support information design for the generative AI era, focusing on the relationship between media exposure and generative AI responses

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:02:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000282.000121065.html
- anchor: #n2080953
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社電通デジタル、株式会社電通PRコンサルティング

## New “Black Musk Night Bloom,” inspired by the scent of flowers that bloom at night, joins the popular Musk series

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:01:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000223.000019887.html
- anchor: #n2080954
- Companies mentioned: ザボディショップ、ザボディショップジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- 250mL ¥2,420 (tax included)
- 100mL ¥3,300 (tax included)
- 60 mL ¥5,830 (tax included)
- Duration: 1-2 hours (approx.)
- Duration: 4-5 hours (approx.)

## The world’s first bespoke tiara designer, TARO KAMITANI, creates an original tiara for SOLA KOBE, offering brides the unique experience of “wearing the sky.”

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:01:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000110.000027260.html
- anchor: #n2080955
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クレ・ドゥ・レーブ、SOLA KOBE、TARO KAMITANI、株式会社クラウディアコスチュームサービス、COUTURE NAOCO 神戸店、KIYOKO HATA、SACHIKO TSUTSUI、Lady Gaga、明治記念館、GINZA COUTURE NAOCO、TOAST、THE SORAKUEN、OCEAN PLACE、PORT TERRACE、鶴見ノ森 迎賓館、sasa、NELU高麗橋、BOTANICAL HOUSE

Facts:
- Rental reservations will open on September 13, 2026, at COUTURE NAOCO 神戸店, operated by 株式会社クラウディアコスチュームサービス (headquartered in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture).
- Brides can choose the “sky” that resonates with their feelings from 7 colors of gemstones
- The artisans spend approximately 2000 hours crafting each piece by hand
- Has designed more than 700 tiaras to date
- Operates salons at 12 locations nationwide.

## マイケル・コース、東京・六本木でポップアップイベント「JET SET LOUNGE TOKYO」を開催

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:01:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000131.000028799.html
- anchor: #n2080956
- Companies mentioned: マイケル・コース、MICHAEL KORS

Facts:
- For 4 days, from Thursday, September 3 to Sunday, 6, 2026
- Iconic destinations in 5 cities around the world
- Flap Top Handle Satchel LG ¥71,500
- Flap Top Handle Crossbody XS (Japan exclusive) ¥42,900

## Interg introduces “parental leave check-in meetings” after an employee takes maternity and childcare leave for the first time—building an organization that prevents isolation and supports diverse life events

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:01:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000076295.html
- anchor: #n2080957
- Companies mentioned: インターグ株式会社

Facts:
- 1回30分程度のカジュアルなオンライン面談
- Sets aside 2-hour online slots for meetings

## Mouser launches AI and power management resource hub to support industrial edge AI development

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:00:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000280.000136133.html
- anchor: #n2080958
- Companies mentioned: Mouser Electronics、マウザー・エレクトロニクス

Facts:
- More than 1,200 manufacturer brands
- More than 6.8 million products
- Operations in 28 locations worldwide
- More than 650,000 customers

## ORENDA WORLD、『DX/AI人材育成実践プログラム』に参画－大銀経済経営研究所・ハイパーネットワーク社会研究所が共同開催

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:00:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000101429.html
- anchor: #n2080959
- Companies mentioned: ORENDA WORLD、株式会社大銀経済経営研究所、公益財団法人ハイパーネットワーク社会研究所

Facts:
- A 10-session program
- 6 course sessions
- Enrollment is limited to 30 participants

## AIsmiley releases a chaos map of the AI agent frontier, featuring 118 products spanning business and industry applications to development platforms and implementation support

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:00:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000819.000053344.html
- anchor: #n2080960
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイスマイリー、AIsmiley

Facts:
- A total of 118 products are featured.
- One of Japan’s largest AI portal media outlets, boasting 3 million monthly PVs and more than 500 listed products.

## 【medicube（メディキューブ）】Close-fitting care for skin concerned about loss of firmness! A new cream joins medicube（メディキューブ）’s “placenta*¹” line! On sale Friday, August 28

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:00:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000108700.html
- anchor: #n2080961
- Companies mentioned: medicube、メディキューブ、株式会社APR、セダーマ社、Qoo10

Facts:
- On sale through Qoo10 Mega Discount from August 28, 2026
- Price: ¥4,500
- Qoo10 limited-time price: ¥2,957
- Contains 20,000 PPM (2%) of “FIRMINGBOOSTER™*¹”
- Contains 50,000 PPM (5%) of “Volufiline*”

## Celebrating August 19, “Haikyu!! Day”! All 85 episodes of the TV anime series and related works to stream back-to-back for free on ABEMA starting at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19

- Published: 2026-08-19T11:00:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003816.000064643.html
- anchor: #n2080962
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、株式会社AbemaTV、古舘春一、集英社、MBS

Facts:
- The series has sold a cumulative total of 75 million copies
- 世界興行収入 200 億円
- All 85 episodes of the TV anime series
- All 5 episodes of the OAD and OVA series
- The puppet anime “Haikyu!!”