# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-19 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 1 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 277 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 263 items from 7 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## “Reiwa 8 August Chiba Torrential Rains”: “Chiba Temporary Yard 1 and 2” opened to accept flood-damaged and submerged vehicles, with capacity for up to 1,100 vehicles across 2 locations

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:43:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000037816.html
- anchor: #n2087741
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社はなまる、ソコカラ

Facts:
- The facilities are equipped to accommodate up to 1,100 vehicles in total.
- Capacity: approximately 600 vehicles
- Capacity: approximately 500 vehicles
- Site area: approximately 3,000㎡
- Site area: approximately 2,500㎡

## Cambly Kids launches back-to-school campaign: from ¥6,700 per month, up to 36% off

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000198.000043150.html
- anchor: #n2087743
- Companies mentioned: Cambly Inc.、Cambly Kids

Facts:
- ¥6,700 per month
- Up to 36% off
- 20% OFF

## Japan-U.S. co-produced Broadway musical The Full Monty to open; Koji Yamamoto says, “It leaves you feeling really refreshed”

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003491.000012949.html
- anchor: #n2087742
- Companies mentioned: キョードー東京、キョードー大阪、キョードーメディアス、関西テレビ放送、J-WAVE、FM802、FM COCOLO、アメリカ大使館、20世紀フォックス、20th Century Studios、ディズニープラス、スター

Facts:
- It opens at Tokyo International Forum Hall C on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
- The show runs for 2 hours and 40 minutes, with an intermission.
- S seats: ¥17,500
- A seats: ¥11,500
- B seats: ¥6,000
- Special seats: daytime performance, ¥18,000
- S seats: daytime performance, ¥16,500
- A seats: daytime performance, ¥11,500
- Side seats: daytime performance, 9

## VLC Security Arena revamps CYBERGYM e-learning service

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:32:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000096155.html
- anchor: #n2087744
- Companies mentioned: VLCセキュリティグループ、株式会社VLCセキュリティアリーナ、株式会社VLCセキュリティコンサルティング、株式会社VLCセキュリティラボ

## [Now recruiting] Calling all unmarried men who love sake! Sign up for the Sake Prince Contest! [No age limit]

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000125416.html
- anchor: #n2087662
- Companies mentioned: 二本松物産協会清酒部会、奥の松酒造、大七酒造、人気酒造、檜物屋酒造

Facts:
- Tickets: ¥4,500 (capacity: 250 people)

## JCDA CHEER DANCE COMPETITION in Summer: Kansai competition

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000177764.html
- anchor: #n2087661
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本チアダンス協会、チャコット株式会社、晃和株式会社、株式会社ドーム アンダーアーマー、株式会社 明治、スケーター株式会社、株式会社不二家、株式会社PR TIMES

Facts:
- 78 teams from across Japan competed
- 5 teams took on Show Time
- Total number of participating teams: 83

## Okuma Security Team takes part in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony for 2 consecutive years

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000161678.html
- anchor: #n2087660
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大熊警備隊

Facts:
- August 6, 2026
- 8:15, the time the atomic bomb was dropped

## “Touch! Guess! Puni Musubi” wins the Excellence Award in the Collaborative Toys category at the “Japan Toy Awards 2026”!

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000083.000029867.html
- anchor: #n2087659
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイアップ、一般社団法人日本玩具協会

Facts:
- 10 types in total
- Price: 3,630 yen (tax included)
- “Japan Toy Awards 2026”
- Founded: April 2007

## Cambly launches a sale of up to 50% off to support English learning for the second half of this year. Native-speaker English conversation from ¥1,500 per month

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000197.000043150.html
- anchor: #n2087658
- Companies mentioned: Cambly、Cambly Inc.、Cambly Pro、Private+、Small Groups、Cambly Kids

Facts:
- Up to 50% off
- ¥1,500 per month
- 12-month course
- 3-month course: 25% off
- More than 190 countries worldwide
- More than 100 staff members

## “LEGENDUS League of Legends ARAM: Mayhem Supported by Riot Games,” hosted by SHAKA of “ZETA DIVISION,” set to take place

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000215.000041650.html
- anchor: #n2087657
- Companies mentioned: GANYMEDE株式会社、ZETA DIVISION、Riot Games

Facts:
- 20 popular streamers to gather
- Split into 4 teams of 5
- A total of 6 matches will be played
- Earn 1 pt for every match won
- Whether a team can earn points will be a major factor in determining the outcome
- Monthly active players exceed 100 million
- Recorded 99.6 million viewers

## Introduces membership fee payments using JPYC, a yen-denominated stablecoin

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000443.000010008.html
- anchor: #n2087656
- Companies mentioned: アステリア株式会社、一般社団法人ブロックチェーン推進協会、JPYC株式会社、unWallet、HashPort Wallet

Facts:
- The amount issued is ¥3 billion (as of May 30, 2026)
- Zen’s total issuance is approximately ¥850 million
- Approximately 10 BCCC member companies

## [Vocaloid music label “KARENT” release information] 13 works to be released from August 6 (Thursday) to August 19 (Wednesday)!

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000690.000052709.html
- anchor: #n2087655
- Companies mentioned: クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社、KARENT、初音ミク、MEIKO、KAITO、鏡音リン、鏡音レン、巡音ルカ、ヤマハ株式会社

Facts:
- More than 580,000 people attended
- 139 performances across 55 cities
- Licensing sales of more than 46 million sound-content items

## 【カフェコムサ】メキシコ屈指のラグジュアリーリゾート「ロスカボス」産マンゴーのショートケーキを限定店舗で展開！

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001206.000014225.html
- anchor: #n2087654
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファイブフォックス、㈱コムサ、カフェコムサ、Aeka by cafe commeca、イラストレーターWALNUT、ロスカボス観光局

Facts:
- 【価格】1,300円(税込)/1ピース
- 30 years of gratitude, in a bite of happiness…

## Free “DJI New Pilot Experience” event, where attendees can try aerial photography drones including the DJI Avata 360, to be held in Osaka on Friday, September 11

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001288.000016343.html
- anchor: #n2087653
- Companies mentioned: DJI、株式会社セキド、株式会社旭テクノロジー

Facts:
- Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
- 時間 ： 18時00分～19時15分 （受付：17時45分～）
- Capacity: first 20 people

## 「ふるなび」が、令和8年8月豪雨の災害支援として2自治体の寄附受付を開始※2026/8/19自治体追加

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001707.000007821.html
- anchor: #n2087652
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイモバイル、ふるなび

Facts:
- Opened on August 17

## [DMM Generative AI CAMP Unlimited Learning] Launches “Codex Master Course,” teaching the latest code-generation AI, Codex, from the basics to advanced applications!

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005106.000002581.html
- anchor: #n2087651
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社DMM.com、Codex、ChatGPT、Claude Code、GitHub、Cloudflare Pages、Premiere、Magnific、Nano Banana、DMMプレミアム

Facts:
- ¥14,800 per month
- ¥16,280 including tax
- More than 20 courses
- Approximately 1,000 lessons
- 60.12 million members
- More than 60 services

## 大好評につき第3弾！「くら寿司」×「らーめん香澄」×「ラーメンステーション」の共同開発メニューが3社の店舗で提供開始！

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:29:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000073406.html
- anchor: #n2087663
- Companies mentioned: くら寿司、らーめん香澄、ラーメンステーション、株式会社IOBI、くら寿司株式会社、株式会社TEBO

Facts:
- 濃厚えびまぜそば 税込580円(くら寿司提供価格)
- 濃厚えびまぜそば 税込1,000円(ラーメンステーション 提供価格)
- 1杯税込100円
- Limited to the first 5 customers
- First 10 customers across 2 locations

## 「第20回キッズデザイン賞」ポラスグループから36作品が受賞8年連続受賞、受賞点数は過去最多

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:28:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000368.000009436.html
- anchor: #n2087664
- Companies mentioned: ポラスグループ、ポラス株式会社、キッズデザイン協議会

Facts:
- 36 works
- 8 consecutive years
- Established in 2007

## From leaving Indeed management to outside contractors to improving it in-house: CoRise launches recruitment academy “Research Lab Pro”

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:23:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000187812.html
- anchor: #n2087665
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CoRise、Indeed

Facts:
- ¥128,000 per month
- Participants are expected to spend at least 144 hours on the course over 6 months
- Indeed advertising budget: guideline of at least ¥100,000 per month

## 『NARUTO-ナルト- 疾風伝』より、「波風ミナト」のフィギュアがてのひらサイズになって登場。あみあみにて予約受付中。

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003749.000025615.html
- anchor: #n2087666
- Companies mentioned: あみあみ、大網株式会社、メガハウス

Facts:
- Suggested price: ¥8,250 (tax included)
- Approximately 100mm tall

## Hot-air balloon experience over the flower fields! Enjoy 10 ha of flower fields and breathtaking views of Yatsugatake from above (held only on 8/23) [八ヶ岳農業大学校 “YATZ GARDEN (Yattsu Garden)”]

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:18:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000161075.html
- anchor: #n2087667
- Companies mentioned: 八ヶ岳農業大学校、株式会社せとうちバルーンサービス

Facts:
- A vast 10 ha flower field
- Cumulative visitors have already topped 100,000
- Total area: 267 hectares
- 1名あたり 税込4,000円
- Maximum sugar content: 22.7 degrees

## Eliminate server procurement “delivery wait times.” Systena launches Japan’s first offering of Supermicro社’s “Gold Series,” available for shipment within a few days

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:16:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000178.000005106.html
- anchor: #n2087668
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社システナ、Super Micro Computer, Inc.、Supermicro社

Facts:
- Ships within a few days
- Can be delivered to customers in about 1 month

## Third lineup announced for Kansai’s largest local culture expo, “méli mélo osaka”! Live performances by Takashi Fujii and PES confirmed. 12 more vendors confirmed for the free-entry market area, bringing the total to about 200 stores!

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:15:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004308.000011710.html
- anchor: #n2087669
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グリーンズコーポレーション、ぴあ株式会社、服部緑地スマイルパートナーズ

Facts:
- Ticket for even more shopping - ¥13,800
- Ticket for even more shopping - ¥9,800
- General admission (includes shopping vouchers) - ¥5,800
- Elementary and junior high school student ticket (no shopping vouchers) - ¥500

## [RISE KANSAI 2026] “Women’s Meetup,” a side program creating meaningful connections in 45 minutes, confirmed

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:15:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000165475.html
- anchor: #n2087670
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人ライズカンサイ、RISE KANSAI実行委員会、Chatwork株式会社、kubell、株式会社Kaeru、EC studio スペース、オオサカンスペース、関西経済連合会、関西経済同友会

Facts:
- The collaboration rate among members exceeds 60%
- General admission: ¥9,900
- Students: ¥3,300
- VIP: ¥55,000

## [Sakai, Osaka Prefecture] Daisen Park Thanks Lantern 2026 confirmed for September 19 (Sat.) and 20 (Sun.)! Let’s launch sky lanterns into the night sky above Daisen Park, illuminated by the harvest moon!

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:13:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000086753.html
- anchor: #n2087564
- Companies mentioned: トライト株式会社、Edinburgh Fringe、Adelaide Fringe

Facts:
- Super early-bird: ¥3,900 (tax included)
- Early-bird: ¥4,500 (tax included)
- On the day: ¥5,000 (tax included)
- Up to 4 people can participate in the launch with 1 lantern

## エルモ、クッキーモンスターとジーン＆ケーンが夏休み明けの不安を抱える子どもたちをやさしく応援 メッセージビデオ「いろんなまほうをかけてみよう」公開 【プレスリリース】

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:12:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002744.000005176.html
- anchor: #n2087565
- Companies mentioned: エルモ、クッキーモンスター、ジーン＆ケーン、セサミストリート、セサミワークショップ、セサミストリートジャパン、ユニセフ、日本ユニセフ協会、こども家庭庁、NHKエデュケーショナル

Facts:
- More than 1 in 7 people aged 10–19 worldwide are believed to have some kind of mental health problem.
- While one-third of mental health conditions show signs by age 14, most go unnoticed, leaving those affected without the care they need
- ユニセフ本部が制作した50以上のコンテンツの日本語版に加え
- The animated version of “The Beginning of Magic,” which received more than 10,000 views in the first 1 week after release, will be shown.
- Being rolled out nationwide to approximately 50,000 kindergartens, elementary and junior high schools, and high schools.
- Delivering quality education in more than 190 countries and regions.
- 32の先進国・地域にあるユニセフ国内委員会の一つで

## Expansion completed at “KICT,” one of Japan’s largest container terminals at Kobe Port

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:10:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000580.000092744.html
- anchor: #n2087566
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社商船三井、阪神国際港湾株式会社、山九株式会社、株式会社住友倉庫、ニッケル.エンド.ライオンス株式会社、川崎汽船株式会社

Facts:
- Expanded from 3 berths to 4 berths
- Total quay length extended from the previous 1,050 m to 1,750 m
- An artificial island covering a total area of 390 hectares
- Vast wharf and port logistics facilities land spanning 208 hectares

## Iroha Sakayori and Kaguya from the film “Cosmic Princess Kaguya!” join the popular “Look Up” figure series. Now available for preorder at あみあみ.

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003748.000025615.html
- anchor: #n2087567
- Companies mentioned: あみあみ、大網株式会社、メガハウス

Facts:
- Suggested price: ¥4,620 each (tax included)
- Release date: Late March 2027 (planned)
- Approximately 110 mm tall

## “BAG MATERIAL COLLECTION 2026,” a specialist exhibition for bag materials and OEM, to be held at Akihabara UDX on September 16 and 17—bringing together a carefully selected 16 companies, from material manufacturers to OEM/ODM providers.

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:08:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000139570.html
- anchor: #n2087568
- Companies mentioned: 永井撚糸株式会社、VINYMO

Facts:
- 2 days
- First 100 people

## [ROPE'] 3 signature pieces to refresh your style for the new season

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:07:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001459.000006099.html
- anchor: #n2087569
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジュン、ROPE'

Facts:
- ¥53,900 (tax included)
- ¥23,100 (tax included)
- ¥62,700 (tax included)

## [Miki Junior Chamber] Let your heart shout! “Mikinowa Fest ver. Shout,” originating in Miki, to continue

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:06:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000143.000160385.html
- anchor: #n2087570
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人三木青年会議所、アロミーユ、貴戸湊太、フリースクールS-BASE、太鼓コミュニティ@Don!!、和太鼓三吉、DJ LEGO、みきフーズ株式会社、兵庫ヤクルト販売株式会社、株式会社ネスタリゾート神戸、三木ホースランドパーク

Facts:
- On September 20, 2026
- 11:00～17:00
- A riddle made with 100% Miki-grown ingredients

## Cute Madoka and friends holding balloons unveiled! Merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations from “Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising” goes on sale at Animate on October 24, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:02:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008814.000016756.html
- anchor: #n2087571
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アニメイト、Aniplex、Madoka Project、ニトロプラス、シャフト

Facts:
- October 24–November 15, 2026
- 1,980 yen each (tax included)
- 1パック 550円（税込）
- 1BOX 3,300円（税込）
- 1,650 yen each (tax included)
- For every ¥1,100 in deposit paid (tax included)

## Additional bout announced for “ONE SAMURAI 3”: ONE strawweight MMA Hiroba Minowa vs. Yudai Miyazawa

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000132638.html
- anchor: #n2087572
- Companies mentioned: ONE Championship、パンクラス

Facts:
- September 12, 2026 (Sat.), venue: Yokohama BUNTAI

## YouTube channel “Hiroshi-sensei’s Family Genetics: The Truth Doctors Don’t Tell You,” hosted by medical doctor Hiroshi Oka, surpasses 40,000 subscribers!

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000166.000059603.html
- anchor: #n2087573
- Companies mentioned: 医療法人社団福美会、ヒロクリニック、現代ビジネス、日刊SPA!、女子SPA!、マイナビニュースPremium、週プレNEWS、女性セブンプラス、ウォーカープラス、離婚のカタチ、マタニティSTYLE2025-26、フローラル出版、東京衛生検査所

Facts:
- Surpasses 40,000 channel subscribers
- Has been involved in more than 75,000 prenatal diagnosis cases to date (*1)
- A 99.98% rate of results being reported
- Detects more than 200 types of single-gene disorders

## “Meet the people executives need to meet.” 株式会社スイノワ established, launching a sales-support business that creates business meeting opportunities with business leaders and decision-makers

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000184870.html
- anchor: #n2087599
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スイノワ

Facts:
- Established on July 23, 2026

## 紅茶王子 teams up with Studio Body Design! “Beauty shaved ice” made with an original blended tea to be sold for 2 days only, August 22 (Sat.) and 23 (Sun.), at the Azabu-Juban Noryo Festival

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000188919.html
- anchor: #n2087598
- Companies mentioned: 紅茶王子、Studio Body Design、株式会社ナナファクトリー

Facts:
- Price: 800 yen (tax included)
- 2026年8月22日（土）・23日（日）

## New details announced for Sustainable City Summit 6! A sustainable city woven from diverse values

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000071034.html
- anchor: #n2087597
- Companies mentioned: シティラボ東京、東京建物株式会社、一般社団法人アーバニスト、株式会社aiESG、株式会社ボーダレス・ジャパン、インパクトサークル株式会社、千葉大大学院園芸学研究院、株式会社日比谷アメニス、株式会社読売広告社都市生活研究所、株式会社Groove Designs、大和建設株式会社、有限会社リバーワークス、株式会社村上工務店、公共Ｒ不動産、株式会社nest、MS&ADインターリスク総研株式会社、東北大学ネイチャーポジティブ発展社会実現拠点、株式会社ウィルネクスト、Ba&Co株式会社、合同会社廃屋、NPO法人グリーンズ、株式会社伊東商会、特定非営利活動法人日本都市計画家協会

Facts:
- Admission ticket: 2,000 yen
- Ticket with networking reception: 4,000 yen
- Area: approximately 300 m²
- Capacity: approximately 120 people maximum

## WHIB confirms fan concerts in Japan in September and October! Reuniting with fans in Yokohama and Osaka

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000161109.html
- anchor: #n2087596
- Companies mentioned: WHIB、FG ENTERTAINMENT株式会社

Facts:
- 2026
- September 26, 2026 (Saturday)
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- ¥14,800 (tax included)
- 19,800 yen (tax included)

## Aiming to become a popular cafe in Nagoya, could it become Japan’s first cake shop!? THE LAB NAGOYA, whose mail-order sweets have a 2-year wait, suddenly announces a temporary closure. Taking on the challenge of a “new experience” to become a popular spot in Nagoya!!

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000076024.html
- anchor: #n2087595
- Companies mentioned: SERENDIPITY株式会社、THE LAB NAGOYA、THE chocola

Facts:
- Temporarily closing from August 30, 2026 (Sun.)
- Reopening planned for around mid-September

## [JK Fandom] 2026 first-half fan vote results announced! PLAVE takes first place in the idol category, while Kim Young-bin tops the trot category

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000066703.html
- anchor: #n2087594
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファンコミュニケーションズ・グローバル、JK Fandom、KITTO

Facts:
- Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- August 17 (Mon.)
- Support from fans over 2 weeks
- Five-member virtual idol group PLAVE
- More than 4 million downloads across the series
- More than 100 million yen worth of points distributed
- Capital: 9 million yen

## “German Delegation Meets TCIC: German-Japanese Game Industry Meetup — Building the Future of Game Development” to be held on September 16 (Wed.)!

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000161381.html
- anchor: #n2087593
- Companies mentioned: 東京コンテンツインキュベーションセンター、TCIC、ツクリエ、ドイツ連邦経済・エネルギー省、SBS systems for business solutions GmbH、サン・テンコンサルティング合同会社、ドイツゲーム産業協会、game、一般社団法人日本オンラインゲーム協会、JOGA、アイセル・インタラクティブ、アンデリー・マネジメント、ビービージー・エンターテインメント、ビッグポイント、ブルー・バックパック、クレクスプロ、ゲームインフルエンサー、ヘッドアップ、ハイパッションスタジオ、カリプソ・メディア・グループ、ベンジャミン・ロックマン・ニュー・メディア、ロックフィッシュ・ゲームス、スタジオ・メルカス、ソウルヴェン、セカンド・ステージ、株式会社日本XRセンター、NEO SAKURA株式会社

Facts:
- A delegation comprising 15 German companies (planned)
- Capacity: 80 people
- Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 10:30–12:15

## Singer-songwriter Anna Takeuchi invites you on a premium urban sound cruise

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000120861.html
- anchor: #n2087592
- Companies mentioned: ギブソン・ブランズ・ジャパン株式会社、UNCHAIN、SCOOBIE DO

Facts:
- This July marks 10 years since its release

## Post office-exclusive Detective Conan merchandise arrives! A release commemorative campaign will also be held!

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000138299.html
- anchor: #n2087591
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社レッグス、株式会社郵便局物販サービス、読売テレビ、日本テレビ

Facts:
- Approximately 4,000 post offices nationwide
- 2026年8月28日（金）9:00から
- Price: 1,280 yen (tax included)
- Price: 1,450 yen (tax included)
- Price: 850 yen (tax included)
- Price: 590 yen (tax included)
- Price: 990 yen (tax included) per item (8 random designs)
- Price: 550 yen (tax included) per item (8 random designs)

## “Monthly sales hit a record high” — Two articles on “sales rankings by business type,” based on fund inflow and outflow data for August 2026, have been published on みんかぶ（投資信託）

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000163.000115257.html
- anchor: #n2087590
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NTTデータ・エービック、株式会社ミンカブ・ジ・インフォノイド、みんかぶ（投資信託）

Facts:
- Capital: 323.12 million yen (fiscal year ended March 2024)

## Yuna Eego to release a 2027 calendar!

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000211.000116565.html
- anchor: #n2087589
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハゴロモ、HMV、fanmity、セブンネットショッピング、HMV&BOOKS online、カレナビ楽天店

Facts:
- On sale Saturday, October 24, 2026
- ・Event date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- ・Event date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
- ・Reservation period: Saturday, August 22, 2026, 13:00 – Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (holiday), 22:00
- ・Reservation period: Friday, August 21, 2026, 19:00 – Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (holiday), 23:59
- ・Reservation period: Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 17:00 – Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (holiday), 23:59
- ・Price: 5,720 yen (tax included) / 5,200 yen (pre-tax)

## “Tabiiro FOCAL” unveils a feature on Hiroshima, Miyajima and the Iwakuni area, including sites celebrating 30 years of World Heritage status and places connected to Chiyo Uno, in the spotlight thanks to a morning television drama

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000270.000008669.html
- anchor: #n2087588
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブランジスタメディア、広島・宮島・岩国地方観光連絡協議会

Facts:
- The features have explored “A Journey Through History” in 2023, “Let’s Go See a ‘First-Time’ View” in 2024, and “The More You Explore, the More Interesting It Gets” in 2025. This marks their release for 4 consecutive years.

## “Asset Management! Learnable Lovely” to livestream at 20:00 on Wednesday, August 26; Matsui Securities’ official YouTube channel has finally surpassed 1 million subscribers!

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000277.000114007.html
- anchor: #n2087587
- Companies mentioned: 松井証券株式会社、マヂカルラブリー、テスタ、瀬戸内海放送、日本証券業協会、一般社団法人金融先物取引業協会

Facts:
- More than 70 million total views!
- Cumulative profits to date are approximately 10 billion yen.
- More than 100 videos have been released to date, combining seasons 1–20 and spinoff projects.
- More than 70 videos are released each year

## 【3 coffee makers for iced coffee】Perfect for gulping down on hot days!! Check them out if you want to enjoy the ultimate cup at home! (MONOQLO October 2026 issue)

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000486.000017263.html
- anchor: #n2087586
- Companies mentioned: サーモス、タイガー魔法瓶、株式会社晋遊舎、MONOQLO

Facts:
- Street price: 3,278 yen
- Street price: 14,300 yen
- Street price: 11,480 yen

## 【“Torori Tsukimi” series launches nationwide on August 26】Takanori Nishikawa of T.M.Revolution, named Tsukimi Ambassador, is so passionate about eggs that he becomes “T.M.‘G’. (Tamago) Revolution”!?

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000486.000032088.html
- anchor: #n2087585
- Companies mentioned: 日本ケンタッキー・フライド・チキン株式会社、ケンタッキーフライドチキン、KFC、T.M.Revolution

Facts:
- All 5 items in the “Torori Tsukimi” series
- From Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- The amount of tartar sauce has been increased to 1.5 times last year’s amount
- Custard cream increased by 20% from last year

## 勝利の女神：NIKKE × 東京ドームシティ アトラクションズ: “Reclaim the amusement park, Commander!”

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000491.000077656.html
- anchor: #n2087584
- Companies mentioned: 東京ドームシティ アトラクションズ、勝利の女神：NIKKE、TOKYO DOME CITY e-Ticket Store、アソビュー！、KKday、ジオポリス、東京ドームシティ

Facts:
- After-School Stroll Pass (includes 1 attraction ticket): 2,600 yen in advance / 2,800 yen on the day
- After-School Enjoy Pass (includes 5 attraction tickets): 6,700 yen in advance / 7,000 yen on the day
- Complete Mission Pass (includes a one-day passport): 9,500 yen in advance / 10,000 yen on the day
- ミニゲーム ◎料 金：1プレイ 1,000円
- ※1会計につき5,000円(税込)以上のお買い上げいただくとオリジナルショッパーをプレゼント

## The next exhibition at contemporary art museum HYPER MUSEUM HANNO will feature “Why Do People Paint?”, a show by 7 artists whose work grew out of painting classes at the disability support facility みずのき

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000543.000020740.html
- anchor: #n2087583
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ムーミン物語、みずのき美術館、フィンテックグローバル株式会社、京都芸術大学、株式会社サインアーテック、株式会社意匠大工、株式会社円谷プロダクション、UNGLOBAL STUDIO KYOTO

Facts:
- 168 paintings selected from a collection of approximately 20,000 works
- The collection acquired 32 works by 6 artists for the first time in Asia
- Created approximately 900 works over approximately 30 years, using “houses” as the sole subject
- <Advance tickets> Adults: 500 yen
- <Same-day tickets> Adults: 600 yen

## Smart children’s headphones JBL Junior 470NC, designed to protect children’s ears from “noise,” win the 20th Kids Design Award

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000557.000012767.html
- anchor: #n2087582
- Companies mentioned: ハーマンインターナショナル株式会社、JBL、WHO、キッズデザイン協議会、トヨタ

Facts:
- Maximum volume limited to 85 dB
- Up to 50 hours of playback
- Up to approximately 34 hours
- JBL online store price: 11,000 yen
- Approximately 30,000 employees worldwide

## COEDO KAWAGOE F.C, aiming to reach the J.League from Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, signs a bronze partner agreement for the 2026 season with 田嶋板金工業株式会社

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000760.000069683.html
- anchor: #n2087581
- Companies mentioned: COEDO KAWAGOE F.C株式会社、田嶋板金工業株式会社

Facts:
- 2026 season

## Experience miraculous intuitive readings with the beautifully illustrated Messenger Tarot! Fortune-telling content supervised by Rie is now available

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000790.000005725.html
- anchor: #n2087580
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社cocoloni、株式会社コムドアーズ、株式会社ザッパラス

Facts:
- Price: 1,320 yen and up (tax included)
- A total of 288 popular fortune tellers
- More than 13,000 fortune-telling menus (1) are now available

## Notice regarding the expansion of the shareholder benefits program

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000859.000006313.html
- anchor: #n2087579
- Companies mentioned: タメニー株式会社、AIフュージョンキャピタルグループ株式会社、フランチャイズビジネスインキュベーション株式会社、パートナーエージェント、スマ婚、ラフスタ、LUMINOUS、２次会くん、鰻の成瀬、二代目ひつまぶしの成瀬

Facts:
- The 30,000-yen enrollment registration fee (before tax) is waived
- Get a 50,000-yen discount when your spending (before tax) is 500,000 yen or more but less than 1,000,000 yen
- Get a 100,000-yen discount when your spending is 1,000,000 yen or more but less than 1,500,000 yen
- Get a 150,000-yen discount when your spending is 1,500,000 yen or more but less than 2,000,000 yen
- Get a 200,000-yen discount when your spending is 2,000,000 yen or more
- Get a 50,000-yen discount when your spending (before tax) is 300,000 yen or more
- Get a 20,000-yen discount when your spending (before tax) is 100,000 yen or more
- Get 50% off when your spending (before tax) is 10,000 yen or more
- Get a 50,000-yen discount when your spending (before tax) is 250,000 yen or more

## The TV anime “Shunkashuutou Daikousha: Haru no Mai” POP UP SHOP is coming to Tokyo and Osaka!

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001050.000069812.html
- anchor: #n2087578
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コンテンツシード、ストレートエッジ、KADOKAWA、春夏秋冬代行社

Facts:
- Price: 440 yen (tax included)
- Price: 605 yen each (tax included)
- Price: 1,375 yen each (tax included)
- Price: 1,760 yen each (tax included)
- Price: 2,420 yen each (tax included)
- Price: ¥2,310 each (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,100 (tax included)

## “Ojamajo Doreminyon” POP UP SHOP opens! Lots of adorable new merchandise featuring Doremi, Hana and the others!!

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001209.000012048.html
- anchor: #n2087577
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社A3、東映アニメーション、JREモール、eeo Store online

Facts:
- Thursday, August 20–Wednesday, September 2, 2026
- 2,200 yen (tax included)
- Approximately 5.7 cm tall
- Approx. 6 cm × 9 cm
- Approx. 9 cm wide × 4 cm high × 1 cm thick
- Approx. 9 cm wide × 12 cm high × 0.6 cm thick
- Approx. 10 cm wide × 3 cm high × 0.8 cm thick

## 究極のMMORPG『レイヴン2（RAVEN2）』「特務隊感謝祭」イベント開催！

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002598.000007736.html
- anchor: #n2087576
- Companies mentioned: ネットマーブル、ネットマーブルジャパン株式会社、Netmarble Corp.、Netmarble Monster Inc.、Kabam、SpinX Games、Jam City、HYBE、NCSOFT

Facts:
- A total of 440 Summon Scrolls
- 330 can be obtained from “Glittering Enhancement Support” and the “Event: Appreciation Festival Pass”
- The remaining 110 can be obtained through the “Dominion Subjugation Event”
- Players level 90 or higher
- Expand the number of Heavenstone slots from 6 to 7
- May 28, 2025

## [TAC Judicial Scrivener Course] Experience lecture for the 2028 Basic Master course (begins in August)!

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002813.000021078.html
- anchor: #n2087575
- Companies mentioned: TAC株式会社、資格の学校TAC司法書士講座

Facts:
- For those aiming to pass the exam in 2028 (Reiwa 10)
- Original study materials covering 94% or more of the main examination
- TAC's unique 3-stage curriculum

## A special drink to brighten midsummer. Popular breweries from Kobe and Kansai gather for “KADO ISSUE01 BEER”

- Published: 2026-08-19T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003889.000025003.html
- anchor: #n2087574
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 大丸松坂屋百貨店、ISEKADO、Kyoto Brewing CO.、open air、株式会社しまなみブルワリー、PAINT PALETTE BREWING、Brasserie a Route、ジ オリエント

Facts:
- Has won more than 260 awards at competitions in Japan and abroad
- Currently exported to 11 countries and regions
- Plain: ¥700 including tax
- Green curry: ¥900 including tax

## The popular “Expo Summer Festival 2026” is entering its second half after the Bon holiday

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:54:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000042795.html
- anchor: #n2087496
- Companies mentioned: 万博夏まつり実行委員会、文部科学省、万博記念公園

Facts:
- A total of 27 days
- Admission: ¥500
- High school student discounted admission: ¥250
- Adults (high school students and older): ¥450

## An after-school childcare club becomes a concert venue: “100万人のクラシックライブ” to be held at 金町学童保育クラブ in Tokyo

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:51:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000131.000043301.html
- anchor: #n2087497
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アスカ、一般社団法人日本中小企業経営者協会、一般財団法人100万人のクラシックライブ、社会福祉法人すこやか福祉会、金町学童保育クラブ

Facts:
- Approximately 40 children and staff members took part
- An approximately 30-minute classical concert featuring violin and piano
- Operating at 21 locations nationwide

## A course featuring matsutake mushrooms and shark fin: “Anniversary Fair” to be held at 東京プリンスホテル

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:51:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000425.000016677.html
- anchor: #n2087498
- Companies mentioned: 東京プリンスホテル、株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド

Facts:
- To express our gratitude, each restaurant will offer special dishes available only during this period.
- 【料金】1名さま ￥16,000
- 開業記念メニューとして、サントリーのシングルモルトウイスキー「山崎」「白州」の2種を当ホテル開業年1964年に合わせて特別価格￥1,964でご提供いたします。

## Launch of GRiD DATA, a portal site where users can compare sites with grid-scale battery storage project rights from across Japan in one place

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:45:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000174382.html
- anchor: #n2087499
- Companies mentioned: GiFT株式会社

Facts:
- Date established: August 10, 2017

## PTNA Special Grade 2026 finalists announced!

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:41:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000075391.html
- anchor: #n2083051
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人全日本ピアノ指導者協会、サントリーホール、日本フィルハーモニー交響楽団、昭和音楽大学、名古屋大学、東京藝術大学、桐朋学園大学院大学、ヤマハ音楽教室、ポーランドシレジアフィル、東京シティ・フィル、名古屋フィル、中部フィル、大阪交響楽団、広島交響楽団、モーツァルテウム音楽大学

Facts:
- Approximately 30,000 people from across Japan participate each year
- 122 entrants in the document screening, preliminary screening and first round
- A total of 24 contestants, including 3 seeded entrants, took the stage in the second round
- At the second round on July 25 and 26, the field was narrowed from 24 to 11 contestants
- 6 semifinalists were selected to advance to the national competition
- After the semifinal, the following 4 talented young pianists earned the dream opportunity to perform a concerto with an orchestra on the stage of the music hall サントリーホール
- Grand prize: ¥1.5 million
- Final-round performance fee: ¥150,000
- Semifinal performance fee: ¥50,000
- ¥1.2 million in support funds for the Grand Prix winner's activities
- Fukuda Award (competition

## [Ehime, Matsuyama] P・SPOリラクゼーション extends its renewal campaign through the end of September!

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:40:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000562.000004256.html
- anchor: #n2083052
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三福テンダーネス、P・SPOリラクゼーション、P・SPO

Facts:
- 500 yen OFF
- 1,000 yen off
- Save up to ¥1,500 in total
- 60 minutes (¥3,700)
- 90 minutes (¥5,400)
- 120 minutes (¥7,000)
- 30 minutes (¥2,600)
- 60 minutes (¥5,000
- 60 minutes (¥5,300)
- 90 minutes (¥8,000)
- 120 minutes (¥10,200)

## Beta release of “3DGS Mesh Converter,” a web service that converts 3DGS data into meshes in a browser

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:39:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000138121.html
- anchor: #n2083053
- Companies mentioned: IZUTSUYA株式会社、3Dasset.io、4DGS.JP

Facts:
- Upload a 3DGS .ply file (up to 500MB)
- Takes approximately 2–4 minutes

## [NHKカルチャー] Special lecture on Sept. 5 (Sat.) by Fuse, author of the fantasy novel “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime,” which has sold more than 62 million copies across the series!

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:33:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000749.000071793.html
- anchor: #n2083054
- Companies mentioned: NHKカルチャー、マイクロマガジン社、GCノベルズ

Facts:
- Members: ¥5,960 (tax included)
- General admission (no membership required): ¥6,640 (tax included)

## Action-adventure RPG Game of Thrones: Kingsroad releases latest update, adding new region Casterly Rock!

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:32:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002596.000007736.html
- anchor: #n2083055
- Companies mentioned: ネットマーブル、HBO、ワーナー・ブラザース・インタラクティブ・エンターテイメント、Netmarble Corp.、ネットマーブルジャパン株式会社、Kabam、SpinX Games、Jam City、HYBE、NCSOFT

Facts:
- Raises the character level cap to 55

## Begins carrying CYCLUS TOOLS, a German brand of bicycle-specific tools

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:31:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000188945.html
- anchor: #n2083056
- Companies mentioned: DUGOUT CYCLEWORKS、CYCLUS TOOLS、RA-CO GmbH

## [Support for domestic water supplies after the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake] Equipment from 44 municipalities and 2 organizations across Japan, totaling 140 units, has been consolidated in Kumamoto; JWAD releases a fact sheet (third preliminary report) summarizing intermunicipal mutual aid efforts

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:30:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000116.000033781.html
- anchor: #n2083057
- Companies mentioned: WOTA株式会社、JWAD

Facts:
- The cumulative number of WOTA BOX water-recycling showers installed has reached 142
- 96 units (88.1%) have shifted to “autonomous operation,” with local operators taking the lead in day-to-day operations

## First-ever deployment by Dynamic Plus at an all-standing music event

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:30:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000163926.html
- anchor: #n2083058
- Companies mentioned: ダイナミックプラス株式会社、三井物産株式会社、ぴあ株式会社、エイベックス・ライヴ・クリエイティヴ株式会社、日本電気株式会社

Facts:
- A music event to be held at Toyosu PIT on Monday, December 7, 2026

## [Press release] Announces “Palm Oil Company Rankings: 2025 Results,” assessing initiatives by Japanese companies that use palm oil

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000163156.html
- anchor: #n2083067
- Companies mentioned: プランテーション・ウォッチ、熱帯林行動ネットワーク（JATAN）、RSPO、レインフォレスト・アクション・ネットワーク（RAN）

Facts:
- 77 companies were surveyed
- Responses were received from 38 companies (49% of the total)
- 21 companies (27% of the total)
- 13 companies (17% of the total)
- No response was received from 39 companies (51%)
- 10% of all companies surveyed
- 48％
- 6％
- 27％
- 97％

## [Sept. 8 (Tue.), 14:00] SOCOTEC and Zeroboard to host a free webinar on GHG data management and third-party assurance preparation for SSBJ compliance

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000153421.html
- anchor: #n2083066
- Companies mentioned: ソコテック・サーティフィケーション・ジャパン株式会社、株式会社ゼロボード、SSBJ

Facts:
- September 8, 2026 (Tue.), 14:00–15:00
- Registration deadline: September 4 (Fri.), noon

## 【第20回キッズデザイン賞】安全・安心向上部門にて「メルシーポット S-505」が受賞！毎日の鼻水ケアを支える新モデル

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000064265.html
- anchor: #n2083065
- Companies mentioned: シースター株式会社、キッズデザイン賞

Facts:
- 600万 units sold cumulatively across the series
- Suggested retail price: 7,980 yen (tax included)
- Supporting nasal care at home for more than 15 years

## [September 8 (Tuesday), 14:00] SOCOTEC and Zeroboard to hold free webinar on GHG data management and third-party assurance preparations for SSBJ compliance

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000258.000087068.html
- anchor: #n2083064
- Companies mentioned: ソコテック・サーティフィケーション・ジャパン株式会社、株式会社ゼロボード、SSBJ

Facts:
- September 8, 2026 (Tue.), 14:00–15:00
- September 4 (Friday), noon

## BASE株式会社 signs partnership agreement with 宮崎県教育委員会

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000321.000030814.html
- anchor: #n2083063
- Companies mentioned: BASE株式会社、宮崎県教育委員会、PAY株式会社、want.jp株式会社、株式会社Eストアー、Port株式会社

Facts:
- The cumulative number of shops opened has exceeded 260万 nationwide
- Capital: 88億4,754万円 (as of the end of December 2025)

## Collaboration with 松山市 on life design

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000431.000003638.html
- anchor: #n2083062
- Companies mentioned: ソニー生命保険株式会社、松山市

Facts:
- Creation of a video (approximately 23 minutes) about life design for newly married couples
- Video release date: July 15, 2026

## Korean skincare brand Torriden（トリデン） refreshes its brand. New launch of the Dive-In Series featuring advanced※1 5D hyaluronic acid※2! Specialized※1 in penetration into the skin's stratum corneum

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000583.000085143.html
- anchor: #n2083061
- Companies mentioned: Torriden（トリデン）、マルマンＨ＆Ｂ株式会社

Facts:
- Sales will begin sequentially from September 14, 2026 (Monday), at drugstores, variety shops, and other retailers nationwide
- The amount of low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid※4 has been reviewed for each product and increased to 2–5 times that of previous products in key items
- Global sales in the first half of 2026 reached 1,811億ウォン
- Growth of 50％ year on year

## [Tomakomai National College of Technology] Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hiroyuki Nakamura visits 苫小牧高専

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000730.000075419.html
- anchor: #n2083060
- Companies mentioned: 苫小牧高専、独立行政法人国立高等専門学校機構、苫小牧工業高等専門学校、Tech Lab MIRAI、生物材料研究室

Facts:
- Established: 1964

## Smartphone accessories for 白猫プロジェクト NEW WORLD'S now on sale! Designs featuring newly drawn illustrations for the 12th anniversary and more!

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002020.000004473.html
- anchor: #n2083059
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コロプラ、株式会社FOX、caseplay、白猫プロジェクト NEW WORLD'S

Facts:
- 24 designs in total
- 5 designs in total
- Approximately 170 models
- 12th anniversary

## Purchase at least 3,000 yen through the official online shop and receive “Natural Mind Soap” as a gift, while supplies last, for the first 770 customers. 日本オリーブ marks its 77th anniversary with a campaign celebrating its website redesign

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:25:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000155.000015480.html
- anchor: #n2083036
- Companies mentioned: 日本オリーブ株式会社、日本オリーブ

Facts:
- Purchase of 3,000 yen (tax included) or more
- First 770 customers
- 77th anniversary
- Sold for more than 25 years
- 10 hectares
- Approximately 2,000 trees
- 45 hectares
- Approximately 3,100 trees

## [Yokohama Takashimaya] Approximately 50 shops—the largest scale ever for the event—will take part! “Banana Man's Sekkaku Gourmet!! Expo”: Why not stop by!

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:23:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001542.000069859.html
- anchor: #n2083037
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社髙島屋、ネオスペース、TBSグロウディア、TBSテレビ、TBSラジオ、麺鍾馗、らぁ麺しろ、TAKETORA、寿製麺よしかわ、泰処セマクテ、善左衛門咖喱、たんや善治郎、ソースかつ丼 明治亭、白楽天 今治本店、ステーキハウス寿楽本店、十勝豚丼いっぴん、金沢まいもん寿司、三井楽水産、ゐざさ、とり松、アトリエ・ド・フロマージュ、いろは堂、SUNDOWNER東京オムレツ、小田原ひととせの雪、天文館むじゃき、まるもち家、TONーMESHI、信州アップルパイ研究所Q

Facts:
- A record 56 shops will take part
- Back-fat pork ramen with dried sardines (1 serving) 1,320 yen
- Shiro ramen (1 serving) 1,200 yen
- Kaimondake (1 serving) 1,485 yen
- Dried sardine soba with white soy sauce (1 serving) 1,300 yen
- Green curry (1 serving) 1,200 yen
- Zenzaemon curry (1 serving) 1,980 yen

## LDPlayer earns AppEsteem certification! Toward a safer PC gaming environment

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:22:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000180169.html
- anchor: #n2083038
- Companies mentioned: LDPlayer、AppEsteem、Microsoft Store、Lenovo、JUST OKAY LIMITED、XUANZHI INTERNATIONAL CO., LIMITED

Facts:
- Aug. 19, 2026

## 【楽天市場限定・50％OFF】IP68/IP69K防水スマホ「DOOGEE B10 セット版」登場！69,900円→34,950円、豪華5大アクセサリー付き

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:21:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000182214.html
- anchor: #n2083039
- Companies mentioned: DOOGEE、楽天市場、Google、MediaTek

Facts:
- 34,950 yen (tax included)
- 50% OFF
- 69,900 yen (tax included)
- Large-capacity 7600mAh battery
- 6.63-inch FHD+
- Up to 120Hz high refresh rate
- 64MP AI main camera
- 16MP camera
- 33W fast charging
- Up to 48GB RAM + 256GB ROM
- 256GB ROM

## [JAF Hiroshima] JAF booth to be featured at the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Rally Challenge 2026 in Akitakata

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:20:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007480.000010088.html
- anchor: #n2083040
- Companies mentioned: JAF、TOYOTA GAZOO Racing、トヨタ自動車、安芸高田市

Facts:
- TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Rally Challenge 2026
- Held for the first time in 4 years since 2022
- August 22 (Saturday)–23 (Sunday)
- August 23 (Sunday), 10:00–16:00

## An ideal venue for product development inspiration! A gathering of proposals for unique materials and process-conversion technologies from the perspectives of functionality and design. “Manufacturing Technology Exhibition and Consultation” offers a compact overview of diverse fields; to be held on 9/11 (Friday) in Osaka's Umeda district

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:20:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000153032.html
- anchor: #n2083041
- Companies mentioned: シャープ株式会社、日経ものづくり、日経クロステック、日経Automotive、日経デザイン、日経エレクトロニクス

Facts:
- “Manufacturing Partner Forum Osaka 2026”
- Dates: September 11, 2026 (Friday), 10:30–17:00

## 35% OFF shaved ice, exclusively on lingering-summer days with temperatures of 30℃ or higher!

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:20:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000084870.html
- anchor: #n2083042
- Companies mentioned: ジパングカリーカフェ、株式会社ジパングフードリレーションズ

Facts:
- 35% OFF
- 990 yen
- 1,520 yen
- 30℃ or higher
- 2026

## We support the activities of 一般社団法人 口の健康と食べる力を支える会 as a sponsoring company.

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:20:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000029237.html
- anchor: #n2083043
- Companies mentioned: エンパワーヘルスケア株式会社、一般社団法人 口の健康と食べる力を支える会、株式会社ロッテ

Facts:
- Information on approximately 65,000 dental clinics is listed
- Approximately 10,000 clinics accept appointments
- Number of employees: 100
- Capital: 100 million yen

## Notice of exhibiting at “WalkMe on Tour Tokyo 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000509.000092586.html
- anchor: #n2083044
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニーズウェル、WalkMe

Facts:
- “WalkMe on Tour Tokyo 2026,” to be held on Thursday, September 10, 2026
- September 10, 2026 (Thursday), 10:00–19:30 (registration opens at 9:30)

## Investment in ミライフグループ

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:15:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000041941.html
- anchor: #n2083045
- Companies mentioned: Z Venture Capital株式会社、株式会社ミライフ、株式会社ミライフサポート、ミライフグループ、ブーストキャピタル株式会社、LINEヤフーグループ

Facts:
- A nationwide network of approximately 150 classrooms
- Built over more than 20 years

## Winners of the “Sazae-san Family’s ‘Morinowa’ Story Speech-Bubble Contest” have been announced

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:12:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000305.000052804.html
- anchor: #n2082981
- Companies mentioned: 農林水産省、林野庁、長谷川町子美術館、みどりの感謝祭

Facts:
- 1,313 entries submitted from across Japan
- ４ outstanding works selected

## [The entire city of Tokorozawa becomes a full-course meal!] SoraBar TOKOROZAWA to be held!

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:10:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000183804.html
- anchor: #n2082982
- Companies mentioned: 所沢市役所、角川武蔵野ミュージアム、埼玉西武ライオンズ、ベルーナドーム、西武園遊園地、狭山スキー場

Facts:
- Population of 340,000
- Within a 30-kilometer radius of the capital, Tokyo
- Advance purchase/reservation: 500 yen
- On the day: 1,000 yen

## [No. 1 Amazon bestseller] “ジムニー doesn't have enough storage…” This dedicated “see-through” bag turns the space under the seat into “miracle storage” and solves owners' woes.

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:07:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001113.000079792.html
- anchor: #n2082983
- Companies mentioned: Fun Standard株式会社、CRAFTWORKS、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、スズキ、SUZUKI、JIMNY、ジムニー、JIMNY SIERRA、ジムニーシエラ、JIMNY NOMAD、ジムニーノマド

Facts:
- Reference retail price: ¥3,280–

## ベスパ launches the GTS 150, GTS 300SuperSport and GTV 300 with new colors

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:07:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000237.000041137.html
- anchor: #n2082984
- Companies mentioned: ピアッジオグループジャパン株式会社、ベスパ

Facts:
- Manufacturer's suggested retail price: ¥６４９，０００ (including 10% consumption tax)
- Manufacturer's suggested retail price: ¥９０２，０００ (including 10% consumption tax)
- Manufacturer's suggested retail price: ¥ ９２４，０００ ((including 10% consumption tax)
- Total displacement: 155 cc
- Total displacement: 278 cc
- Maximum output: 15.6HP(11.5 kW) /8,250 rpm
- Maximum output: 23．8HP(17.5 kW) /8,250 rpm
- A track record of producing more than 1,900 万 scooters
- Approximately 200 万 units produced

## モデルナ・ジャパン、2026/2027シーズン用[ST2.1]にオミクロン株XFG対応の新型コロナワクチン「エムネクスパイク®筋注シリンジ12歳以上用」の承認取得

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:06:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000217.000064549.html
- anchor: #n2082985
- Companies mentioned: モデルナ、モデルナ・ジャパン、Moderna Inc.

Facts:
- 1回の接種用量が0.2mL
- 10μg of mRNA

## Wins top prize at the “Funeral Award,” which raises planning capabilities across the funeral industry. The power to be there for others is needed precisely in the digital age

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:06:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000178572.html
- anchor: #n2082986
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジョイン、平安典礼、一般社団法人全日本冠婚葬祭互助協会、一般社団法人日本グリーフケア専門士協会

Facts:
- More than 60 years in the wedding and funeral business since its founding in Yamagata
- A funeral planner in their ４th year at the company
- A rigorous evaluation system with a total score of 35 points
- Only 10 works are selected from ７ regions nationwide
- 80% of funeral service staff are certified grief-care specialists

## サントリー文化財団「山崎正和アーカイブ」第二期公開

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:05:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001587.000042435.html
- anchor: #n2082987
- Companies mentioned: サントリー文化財団、サントリー

Facts:
- ４９３ items, including handwritten manuscripts and creative notes
- ４,５１３ pages
- Approximately ２００～３００ characters at the beginning of each document

## パク・ソジュン×ラクトフィット POPUPツアーが全国4都市へ拡大！8月22日から名古屋・福岡で同時開催

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:05:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000058726.html
- anchor: #n2082988
- Companies mentioned: LACTOFIT、ラクトフィット、パク・ソジュン、HMV、HMV＆BOOKS HAKATA、morecos、株式会社千空

Facts:
- From August 22, 2026 (Sat.) to August 31 (Mon.)
- Business hours: 10:00–21:00
- LACTOFIT Gold, 30-stick/10-stick packs. Price: ¥1,728/¥648 (tax included)
- LACTOFIT Slim, 30-stick/10-stick packs. Price: ¥2,376/¥864 (tax included)

## 中央自動車工業株式会社 becomes a certified company under the “joint certification system” established by A-HAM and MSA. Joint project launched to eliminate drunk driving

- Published: 2026-08-19T16:02:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000060220.html
- anchor: #n2082989
- Companies mentioned: 中央自動車工業株式会社、一般社団法人計測健康啓発協会、一般社団法人モビリティサービス協会、全日本トラック協会

Facts:
- There were 2,283 traffic accidents caused by drunk driving during 令和7年
- There were 125 fatal accidents
- The fatal accident rate for drunk driving is approximately 6.9 times that for driving without alcohol