# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-20 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 5 of 10

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 862 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 106 items from 6 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 村田製作所 adopts “ProPlus+” to comply with the new lease accounting standards

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000122.000120877.html
- anchor: #n2105007
- Companies mentioned: 村田製作所、株式会社プロシップ、日本赤十字社、大東建託、ヤマハ、SUBARU、西日本旅客鉄道（JR西日本）、東洋紡、京阪ホールディングス、トヨタ輸送、旭化成、マルハン、三菱地所、アズビル、TOTO株式会社、東ソー株式会社、東和薬品株式会社、株式会社神戸製鋼所、川崎汽船株式会社、株式会社長谷工コーポレーション、株式会社大創産業、NTN株式会社、株式会社ゲオホールディングス、株式会社エディオン、BIPROGY株式会社

Facts:
- Major companies with sales of 100 billion yen or more
- Cumulative total: 366 companies
- 3,660,000 yen
- More than 5,700 companies cumulatively across the series
- More than 1,000 companies cumulatively

## The keyword for consumer values in 2027 is “timely editor”! A book packed with tips for predicting consumers half a step ahead and driving sales in 2027, “Consumer Mindset Encyclopedia 2027,” goes on sale

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000129.000016941.html
- anchor: #n2105006
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クレオ

Facts:
- On sale August 20 (Thursday), 2026
- Approximately 100 types of original survey data featured in the book

## [Talent and model Anna Umemiya to appear] Free seminars by 3 patient groups on breast cancer, hair loss and cleft lip and palate: “Yuko Akabane 40th Anniversary PMU EXPO2026”

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000142.000057815.html
- anchor: #n2105005
- Companies mentioned: PMU Global Chains、株式会社NMT Japan、Save ME、渋谷の森クリニック、富山大学、昭和医科大学病院、一般社団法人KSHS、ブレストアートメイク®、NPO法人ASPJ、特定非営利活動法人笑みだち会、京都大学

Facts:
- To be held on November 8 (Sunday), 2026, at Shintoshi Hall (directly connected to Yokohama Station)
- November 8 (Sunday), 2026, 10:00–16:00
- Held to mark a milestone for Yuko Akabane, who has led the industry for 40 years

## A new installment in the series following the popular “Heartwarming Fishing Story”! “Heartwarming Insect Story” launches today on Nintendo Switch™ and Steam!

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000009163.html
- anchor: #n2105004
- Companies mentioned: SAT-BOX株式会社、Nintendo Switch™、Steam

Facts:
- Regular price: 1,250 yen (tax included)
- Nintendo Switch™ version preorder price: 980 yen (tax included)
- More than 70 types of insects appear.

## A spicy “taco flavor” joins “probably Japan’s hardest arare”! Available first at convenience stores nationwide from September 7 (Monday)

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000063435.html
- anchor: #n2105003
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社栗山米菓、Befco、株式会社平和堂

Facts:
- Net weight: 40g
- Monday, September 7, 2026
- Sales of 28.2 billion yen
- Average age: 37
- Average length of service: approximately 15 years

## Exhibiting at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, the international trade fair for textiles and apparel materials

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000200.000021099.html
- anchor: #n2105002
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヤギ、Messe Frankfurt、Milano Unica、プログレス上海

Facts:
- Dates: August 25 (Tuesday)–27 (Thursday), 2026
- Our exhibition booth: 5.1 E77

## [Hometown Tax Donation] New service “Direct!” on the special website, with a monthly system fee of 2.0% of donations, launches as a preview in 長崎県波佐見町

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000205.000123175.html
- anchor: #n2105001
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スチームシップ、長崎県波佐見町

Facts:
- Monthly system fee: 2.0% of donations
- Preview launch on August 20, 2026
- Donations in Hasami Town are scheduled to open on September 2, 2026
- “Direct!”: Scheduled to roll out sequentially to local governments nationwide from September 2026
- Currently operates 26 offices in 15 prefectures and sub-prefectures
- Number of employees: 398
- Capital: 100 million yen

## Notice regarding support for damage caused by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000206.000054227.html
- anchor: #n2105000
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンゲツ、ジャパン・プラットフォーム

Facts:
- Support funds: 5 million yen

## [Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen Umi to Akari / ヒューイットリゾート] enters the “Scenic Views” category of the Onsen Inn and Hotel General Election 2026. Voting is open through October 31 (Saturday)

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000224.000034663.html
- anchor: #n2104999
- Companies mentioned: コアグローバルマネジメント株式会社、ヒューイットリゾート、源泉一途、クインテッサホテル

Facts:
- A total of 6 facilities from Core Global Management have entered this election.
- Hotel operations business (35 domestic facilities), among others
- Voting closes at 18:00 on October 31 (Saturday), 2026.

## [Gensen Ichizu Iwate Shizukuishi] enters the “Best Hot Spring Quality” category of the Onsen Inn and Hotel General Election 2026 for the first time. Voting is open through October 31 (Saturday)

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000225.000034663.html
- anchor: #n2104998
- Companies mentioned: コアグローバルマネジメント株式会社、ヒューイットリゾート、クインテッサ

Facts:
- A total of 6 facilities from Core Global Management have entered this election.
- A “living hot spring,” gushing from the earth at approximately 45°C at a rate of more than 100 liters per minute and supplied without adding water, heating, filtering or recirculation.
- The spring is an alkaline simple hot spring with a pH of 8.3.
- We have entered the “Best Hot Spring Quality” category of the Onsen Inn and Hotel General Election 2026 for the first time.
- Voting closes at 18:00 on October 31 (Saturday), 2026.
- Business: Hotel operations (35 domestic facilities), among others

## [Nasu Onsen Mori Shun no Kago / ヒューイットリゾート] enters the “Luxury” category of the Onsen Inn and Hotel General Election 2026. Voting is open through October 31 (Saturday)

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000226.000034663.html
- anchor: #n2104997
- Companies mentioned: コアグローバルマネジメント株式会社、ヒューイットリゾート、ミシュランガイド、源泉一途、ザ グランドキャッスル by ヒューイットリゾート、インフィニシス by ヒューイットリゾート、リージョニア by クインテッサ、クインテッサホテル、ザ エディスターホテル、オーベルジュほまち 三國湊、緑翠亭 景水、かなたのさと

Facts:
- A hot spring inn with 20 rooms
- Just 1 year after opening
- Hot Spring Inn & Hotel Election 2026
- Voting closes at 18:00 on Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Hotel operations business (35 domestic facilities), among others

## 【軽井沢俱楽部 ホテル軽井沢1130／ヒューイットリゾート】enters the “Family” category of the Hot Spring Inn & Hotel Election 2026. Voting is open through Saturday, October 31

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000227.000034663.html
- anchor: #n2104996
- Companies mentioned: コアグローバルマネジメント株式会社、軽井沢俱楽部 ホテル軽井沢1130／ヒューイットリゾート、函館湯の川温泉 海と灯／ヒューイットリゾート、源泉一途 岩手雫石、那須温泉 森旬の籠／ヒューイットリゾート、緑翠亭 景水、源泉一途 南伊豆

Facts:
- Voting closes at 18:00 on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Core Global Management has entered a total of 6 properties in this election.
- 軽井沢俱楽部 ホテル軽井沢1130／ヒューイットリゾート is a resort hotel located at an elevation of 1130 m in the Kita-Karuizawa highlands.
- About 40 minutes by car from Karuizawa Station
- Hotel operations business (35 domestic facilities), among others

## 【緑翠亭 景水】enters the “Retro” category of the Hot Spring Inn & Hotel Election 2026. Voting is open through Saturday, October 31

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000228.000034663.html
- anchor: #n2104995
- Companies mentioned: コアグローバルマネジメント株式会社、緑翠亭 景水、ヒューイットリゾート、クインテッサホテル、ザ エディスターホテル、オーベルジュほまち 三國湊、かなたのさと、源泉一途、ザ グランドキャッスル by ヒューイットリゾート、インフィニシス by ヒューイットリゾート、リージョニア by クインテッサ

Facts:
- Core Global Management has entered a total of 6 properties in this election.
- Hotel operations business (35 domestic facilities), among others
- Hot Spring Inn & Hotel Election 2026
- Voting closes at 18:00 on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Established: July 4, 2007

## 【源泉一途 南伊豆】makes its first entry in the “Best Hot Spring Water Quality” category of the Hot Spring Inn & Hotel Election 2026. Voting is open through Saturday, October 31

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000229.000034663.html
- anchor: #n2104994
- Companies mentioned: コアグローバルマネジメント株式会社、ヒューイットリゾート、クインテッサ

Facts:
- High temperature of up to 71.4°C
- Abundant total spring water output of about 230 liters per minute
- 35 properties in Japan

## “Could your tired eyes be caused by more than just your smartphone?” 株式会社チャクラグラス has released a free “Tired Eyes Relief Diagnosis” that takes just 1 minute

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000277.000052391.html
- anchor: #n2104993
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社チャクラグラス、ワクセル、空白株式会社、合同会社だいち、伊藤忠商事、アクセンチュア戦略グループ、朝日放送グループホールディングス株式会社、阪急阪神ホールディングス株式会社、株式会社サイバーエージェント、株式会社テレビ東京ホールディングス

Facts:
- Color lenses in 48 colors (8 colors × 6 shades)
- We’ll take more than 90 minutes to find the right one together
- A total of 200,000 followers across social media

## Names full of seasonal charm are popular as summer gets into full swing! Boy’s name Hinata takes the top spot, while girl’s name Himari ranks No. 1 for the 3rd consecutive month! “Summer names” are also surging｜The “Baby Naming Trends” for babies born in July 2026 are announced!

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000303.000029931.html
- anchor: #n2104992
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベビーカレンダー、ベビーカレンダー

Facts:
- Survey of 6,257 children born in July 2026

## 【End the summer with meat from 安楽亭.】The August “Meat Day Festival” runs for 11 days, from 8/21 to 31! The classic Family Kalbi is half price, and the hugely popular large-plate “Power Kalbi” is back this month! ＜＜All-you-can-eat courses are up to 20% OFF＞＞

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000322.000038986.html
- anchor: #n2104991
- Companies mentioned: 安楽亭

Facts:
- Up to 20% OFF
- Half price
- Power Kalbi 450

## しまむらグループ opens a SHIMA Park store in Pattaya, a popular resort destination in Thailand! A 3-month-limited POP UP STORE opens at BigC Place PATTAYA KLANG on Thursday, 8/20!

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000454.000066095.html
- anchor: #n2104990
- Companies mentioned: しまむらグループ、SHIMA Park、BigC Place PATTAYA KLANG、サイアムパラゴン、Lazada、Shopee、TikTok Shop

Facts:
- Opening on Thursday, August 20
- Wednesday, November 18 (planned)
- Business hours: 10:00–21:00

## How can the growing problem of small businesses closing and vacant stores being left unattended be solved? Individual consultation sessions with real estate appraisers to be held

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000529.000118219.html
- anchor: #n2104989
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SA、SAグループ

Facts:
- 10,000 consultations per year
- More than 600 property sales

## The fall/winter collection from Lyon-born セバスチャン・ブイエ goes on sale from Wednesday, September 2, with staggered releases! Eye-catching tartelettes, autumn-flavored macarons and limited-edition assortments are coming

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000558.000036932.html
- anchor: #n2104988
- Companies mentioned: セバスチャン・ブイエ、ジェイ・ワークス株式会社

Facts:
- Tartelettes, 3 pieces: ¥1,250 (tax included)
- Tartelettes, 6 pieces: ¥2,592 (tax included)
- Tartelettes, 9 pieces: ¥3,780 (tax included)
- Tartelettes, 12 pieces: ¥4,968 (tax included)
- Tartelettes, 16 pieces: ¥6,480 (tax included)
- Macarons, 6 pieces: ¥2,160 (tax included)
- Macarons, 12 pieces: ¥4,104 (tax included)
- Coffret Nounours, 4 pieces: ¥2,160 (tax included)
- Coffret Nounours, 9 pieces: ¥4,320 (tax included)
- Macarillons, 3 pieces: ¥1,620 (tax included)
- Macarillons, 6 pieces: ¥3,024 (tax included)
- Macarillons, 9 pieces: ¥4,536 (tax included)

## 【Labor and social security attorney warning】The workplace will fall apart if all you do is set up a “consultation desk.” Free release of rules dividing responsibilities for “initial response” and “secondary response,” along with an on-site guide, essential for the service industry ahead of the mandatory measures against customer harassment in Reiwa 8

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000570.000118219.html
- anchor: #n2104987
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人クレア人財育英協会、株式会社SA

Facts:
- Date and time: August 26, 2026 (Wednesday), 12:00–18:00
- More than 750 people nationwide have obtained the “Employment Clean Planner” qualification

## Get dewy, supple skin with the power of rice♪ This year, the 28-sheet value box of “Keana Nadeshiko Rice Mask” is back for a limited time!

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000594.000001572.html
- anchor: #n2104986
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社石澤研究所、ロフト、ハンズ、プラザ、Amazon

Facts:
- Cumulative manufacturer shipments: 500 million sheets
- Large-capacity type with 28 sheets
- Contains a generous 455 mL of serum
- Price: ¥1,760 (¥1,600 before tax)
- Price: ¥715 (¥650 before tax)
- Price: ¥2,420 (¥2,200 before tax)
- Price: 1,650 yen (1,500 yen before tax)
- Price: ¥1,375 (¥1,250 before tax)

## 【Spigen】Compatible with the “Google Pixel 11” series, already attracting attention immediately after preorders opened! Spigen’s officially licensed “Made for Google” certified accessories are arriving one after another!

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000627.000054695.html
- anchor: #n2104985
- Companies mentioned: Spigen、Google、Amazon、楽天市場

Facts:
- Up to 15% off
- An additional 5% off
- Just 32 g
- Lightweight 36 g body
- Tough 53 g body

## 【DATERISE! 2026】Students who do not attend school take the stage at one of Tohoku’s largest startup events. Students from NIJINアカデミー to exhibit at an event hosted by 仙台市

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000874.000099150.html
- anchor: #n2104984
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NIJIN、NIJINアカデミー、仙台市、株式会社ゼロワンブースター（01Booster）、NTT東日本、JR東日本スタートアップ

Facts:
- The number of schoolchildren and students who do not attend school is 353,970
- 529 elementary, junior high and high school students died by suicide
- Rate of non-attendance at junior high schools (82.8 students per 1,000 students)
- More than 900 students enrolled nationwide (as of July 2026)

## 1st anniversary of the partnership agreement with 星槎大学: Special lecture on how to cope with stress, Tuesday, August 25 [Kanagawa]

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001324.000006976.html
- anchor: #n2104983
- Companies mentioned: パルシステム神奈川、星槎大学、パルシステム生活協同組合連合会

Facts:
- Capital contributions: 12.15 billion yen
- Number of members: 370,000
- Total business volume: 59.57 billion yen
- Total business volume of members using the unified business system: 268.96 billion yen
- Total number of members 1.77 million

## We asked carpenters: About 66% said they had “considered” the noise made by air compressors before buying. What did they think after actually using one?

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002499.000044800.html
- anchor: #n2104982
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER、マックス株式会社

Facts:
- 66.0% said they had “considered” the noise made by air compressors before buying
- A combined 73.0% felt the noise was as expected or quieter than expected
- 74.0% knew about the quiet mode
- “Use it” accounted for 94.3%
- 35.0% said “yes”

## 【コートヤード・バイ・マリオット福井】Hosting “Shine Muscat Afternoon Tea — An elegant moment to savor autumn’s Shine Muscat grapes”

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002807.000011305.html
- anchor: #n2104981
- Companies mentioned: コートヤード・バイ・マリオット福井、マリオット・インターナショナル、Marriott Bonvoy、ロンネフェルト

Facts:
- ￥6,500
- ￥5,850
- ￥5,500
- ￥4,950
- ￥2,000
- 252 rooms

## Anime studios gather in one place! For aspiring anime creators and fans: the comprehensive anime production technology event “Anitsuku 2026” will be held in Akihabara, Tokyo, on Saturday, October 3

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:09:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000365.000004669.html
- anchor: #n2105026
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Too、東映アニメーション株式会社、株式会社ENGI、有限会社オレンジ、株式会社StudioGOONEYS、株式会社サブリメイション、株式会社グラフィニカ、株式会社サンジゲン、exsa株式会社、株式会社A-1 Pictures、クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社、株式会社MAPPA、一般社団法人アニメシステムコミュニティ、オートデスク株式会社、Maxon Computer株式会社、株式会社ワコム、株式会社ピー・ソフトハウス、EIZO株式会社、CG-ARTS

Facts:
- Oct. 3, 2026 (Saturday)
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, 11:30–20:30 (registration begins at 11:00)
- 4-14-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
- Toranomon 36 Mori Building, 3-4-7 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001

## A popular, much-talked-about work to be shown in an LED dome for the first time: “サカナクション Good Night Planetarium” to screen at Manten NAGOYA!

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:07:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000217.000140736.html
- anchor: #n2105027
- Companies mentioned: コニカミノルタプラネタリウム株式会社、サカナクション

Facts:
- Starting Friday, October 9, 2026
- Approximately 40 minutes

## Using data to determine the right number of shared bicycles

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:07:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001111.000051782.html
- anchor: #n2105028
- Companies mentioned: 東京大学、三井不動産株式会社、OpenStreet株式会社、HELLO CYCLING

Facts:
- About 510 stations in Chiba City
- 2-week pilot operation (Dec. 15–28)
- 0.583 bicycles per trip on the return side
- 0.563 bicycles per trip on the rental side
- Overall instruction compliance rate: 76%

## For those who postponed summer travel due to typhoons and other reasons: COMORIVER begins sales of its affordable “Shifted Summer Vacation Plan” to support summer trips from September onward

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:04:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001454.000034897.html
- anchor: #n2105029
- Companies mentioned: COMORIVER、株式会社温泉道場、株式会社ONDOホールディングス、ムーミンバレーパーク

Facts:
- 5% off the regular price
- Full pass: ¥7,980
- 5-pass: ¥5,980
- 3-pass: ¥2,980

## “Delicious Mochi Barley: Steamed Mochi Barley” becomes a food with function claims! Package revamped to communicate its health benefits more clearly

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:04:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000149.000035737.html
- anchor: #n2105030
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マルヤナギ小倉屋、消費者庁

Facts:
- Net weight: 70 g
- Standard retail price: ¥152 (¥164 including tax)
- “Delicious Mochi Barley: Steamed Mochi Barley” contains 3.8g of dietary fiber per 1 bag (70g)

## Explaining the latest decarbonization trends in Vietnam: Green Carbon, Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting, and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking to speak | Free online seminar on carbon credits and JCM to be held on Monday, Aug. 31

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:03:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000301.000117956.html
- anchor: #n2105031
- Companies mentioned: Green Carbon株式会社、三菱UFJリサーチ＆コンサルティング株式会社、三菱UFJ信託銀行株式会社、MURC、MUTB

Facts:
- Created approximately 6,220t of credits in fiscal 2023, a first and the largest scale in Japan
- Approximately 40,000ha (approximately 65,000t) in fiscal 2024
- Approximately 65,000ha (approximately 65,000t) in fiscal 2025
- Approximately 90,000 ha (approximately 95,000 t) in fiscal 2026
- 6,749 t to be generated in fiscal 2026

## Focus Systems obtains Type 2 medical device manufacturing and marketing license

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:02:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000090.000085937.html
- anchor: #n2105032
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォーカスシステムズ、国立大学法人鳥取大学、株式会社マイクロン、独立行政法人医薬品医療機器総合機構（PMDA）

Facts:
- Medical AI Promotion Office to be established in April 2026
- Basic agreement signed in December 2025
- Pre-development consultation with 独立行政法人医薬品医療機器総合機構（PMDA） to be held in June 2026

## “30 minutes to become the body you want”: Konami Sports’ personal training gym “Personal 30 祐天寺” to open in October!

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:01:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000246.000056940.html
- anchor: #n2105033
- Companies mentioned: コナミスポーツ株式会社、Personal 30 祐天寺

Facts:
- The personal training gym “Personal 30 祐天寺” will open in Meguro, Tokyo, on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.
- “Personal 30” is a personal training gym offering focused 30-minute sessions.
- 4 sessions per month: ¥22,000 (tax included) per month
- 8 sessions per month: ¥35,200 (tax included) per month
- Additional session: ¥5,500 (tax included) per session

## 4 models and 9 products: professional calculators designed for readability and ease of use

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:01:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000518.000040622.html
- anchor: #n2105034
- Companies mentioned: カシオ計算機

Facts:
- Design revamped for the first time in 5 years
- Digits: 12
- Capital: ¥48.592 billion
- Established: June 1957

## Launch of the “Jimo-toku Weekly Bundle Discount” service

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:01:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000120.000076987.html
- anchor: #n2105035
- Companies mentioned: 江ノ島電鉄株式会社、三井住友カード株式会社

Facts:
- Maximum amount: ¥1,380 (tax included)

## “RAG Ready Converter” Dify plugin now available

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:01:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000116826.html
- anchor: #n2105036
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スニフアウト、Dify

## The local collaboration project between 江ノ電 and BILLABONG, bringing color to Shonan, is back this year. 江ノ電’s “collaboration uniform” by BILLABONG has been revamped, and replica shirts featuring the new design will go on sale to the public!

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000229.000021180.html
- anchor: #n2105037
- Companies mentioned: BILLABONG、ボードライダーズジャパン合同会社、江ノ島電鉄株式会社、江ノ電、Bose、スチャダラパー、公益財団法人かながわ海岸美化財団、SALT...Magazine、鎌倉ビール

Facts:
- Price: ¥11,550 (tax included)
- Price: ¥10,450 (tax included)
- Price: ¥9,900 (tax included)
- Price: ¥5,060 (tax included)
- Price: ¥5,280 (tax included)
- Price: ¥10,340 (tax included)
- Price: ¥3,960 (tax included)
- Price: ¥4,400 (tax included)
- Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
- Price: 3,630 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥4,400 (tax included)

## 『アイドリッシュセブン』コラボカフェ第7弾「ŹOOĻ Gothic Tea House」は8月22日から！ 新規ビジュアルのオリジナルグッズ販売やGratteコラボも展開

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008819.000016756.html
- anchor: #n2105038
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アニメイト、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.、Bandai Namco Music Live Inc.

Facts:
- Cumulative total of 7 million downloads worldwide
- Box office revenue: approximately ¥3.3 billion
- Attendance: approximately 1.84 million

## Trash Technologies raises funds with the participation of みらい創造インベストメンツ, MIC, and フィデアキャピタル

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000147844.html
- anchor: #n2105039
- Companies mentioned: Trash Technologies、みらい創造インベストメンツ、モバイル・インターネットキャピタル（MIC）、フィデアキャピタル

Facts:
- Relocation and construction of the Kawagoe Plant scheduled for August 2026

## Kyohei Sorita & ザルツブルク・モーツァルテウム管弦楽団 Japan Tour 2027: General ticket sales for the Tokyo performances begin Saturday, Aug. 22!

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000050462.html
- anchor: #n2105040
- Companies mentioned: ザルツブルク・モーツァルテウム管弦楽団、Japan National Orchestra（JNO）、音楽サロンSolistiade、株式会社フジテレビジョン、Leica、オーストリア大使館、オーストリア文化フォーラム東京、オーストリア大使館観光部

Facts:
- S seats: ¥20,000
- A seats: ¥18,000
- B seats: ¥16,000
- C seats: ¥14,000
- U-25 seats (limited to those aged 25 and under): ¥3,000

## “Digital Content White Paper 2026” to be published on Sept. 1, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000097.000037875.html
- anchor: #n2105041
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人デジタルコンテンツ協会、九州大学

Facts:
- The content industry’s market size in 2025 reached approximately ¥14.9 trillion
- The content industry’s market size in 2025 was ¥14.8875 trillion
- The content industry’s market size in 2025 was ¥14.8875 trillion (105.1% year on year)
- By media category, networks accounted for ¥6.9439 trillion
- By media category, networks accounted for ¥6.9439 trillion (109.7% year on year)
- “Internet advertising tops ¥4 trillion: Redefining media value and the front lines of AI adoption”
- List price: ¥29,700 (¥27,000 before 10% tax)

## Pandora relocates and reopens its “Pandora GinzaNovo” store

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000066920.html
- anchor: #n2105043
- Companies mentioned: PANDORA、PANDORA Jewelry Japan株式会社、GinzaNovo、ロッテ免税店東京銀座店

Facts:
- For customers who spend ¥22,000 (tax included) or more
- A flat engraving fee of ¥2,200 (tax included)
- Sales floor area: approximately 39㎡

## Player update for “PowerPro 2026” goes live today, Thursday, Aug. 20!

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001478.000050711.html
- anchor: #n2105042
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント、福岡ソフトバンク、阪神、オリックス、楽天、埼玉西武、巨人、広島、東京ヤクルト、任天堂、株式会社ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント

Facts:
- Released June 11, 2026
- Standard edition (physical and download), Nintendo Switch™/PS4®: ¥8,470 (tax included)
- Powerful Edition (download only), Nintendo Switch™/PS4®: ¥10,670 (tax included)

## Event for elementary and middle school students: “Explore Tokyo Port from the Sea with Your Family”

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000101.000127007.html
- anchor: #n2105044
- Companies mentioned: 東洋建設株式会社、こども家庭庁

Facts:
- 37 parent-child groups, 78 people
- Held for the 4th time

## Held in Nara Prefecture: Hands-on event showcasing the “pharmacy of the future” to improve operational efficiency, from Monday, Sept. 28 to Friday, Oct. 2!

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000151.000077012.html
- anchor: #n2105045
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ソラミチシステム、株式会社イーグル、株式会社スピカコンサルティング、タイムリープ株式会社、株式会社ファルモ、株式会社MEDIENCER、株式会社エムティーアイ

Facts:
- A highly anticipated event attended by more than 1,000 corporations
- Monthly fee discount of up to ¥5,000
- Monthly fee discount of up to ¥11,800
- Pharmacist distribution index for pharmacies: 0.92
- Regional pharmacist distribution index: 0.90

## Fuji Technical Corporation donates books for children to all town-run elementary schools in Kawasaki, Miyagi Prefecture

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000081547.html
- anchor: #n2105448
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社富士テクニカルコーポレーション、小学館、宝島社、致知出版社

Facts:
- All 3 town-run elementary schools
- 4 books per school
- 12 books donated in total
- A total of 7 solar power plants
- Capital: 100 million yen

## In-person, limited capacity per session: Bright Innovation to hold workshop-style seminar, “Preparing for TNFD Disclosure: Practical Scope Setting”

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000136898.html
- anchor: #n2105447
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブライトイノベーション、Deloitte、EY

Facts:
- 8 people per session (first-come, first-served; advance registration required)
- 2026年8月27日（木）・28日（金）

## “How to get started with public-private partnerships,” discussed by former and current public servants | LOCUS BRiDGE

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000159606.html
- anchor: #n2105446
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社LOCUS BRiDGE、エプソン販売株式会社、面白法人カヤック、サイボウズ株式会社

Facts:
- Friday, Sept. 11, 2026,
- 16:00～20:00
- More than ¥90 million

## Notice: “EC Pros” surpasses 10,000 registered professionals

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000075004.html
- anchor: #n2105445
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WUUZY、楽天、Amazon、Yahoo!

## Room-cleaning DX platform “Jtas” officially launches “Room Chart,” a new feature that brings together records of room amenities, malfunctions and repairs

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000040554.html
- anchor: #n2105444
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Edeyans、Jtas

Facts:
- It is already operating at 68 hotels during the early-release phase.
- It has been adopted at more than 300 hotels and in more than 100,000 rooms in total, including major domestic hotel chains and Forbes 5-Star hotels
- More than 300,000 reports have been registered to date.

## Announcement of the 15th anniversary of the opening of 川崎市 藤子・F・不二雄ミュージアム

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000107419.html
- anchor: #n2105443
- Companies mentioned: 川崎市 藤子・F・不二雄ミュージアム、藤子・F・不二雄、地球の歩き方

Facts:
- 15th anniversary of opening
- Fujiko Museum Daishi-maki ¥2,480
- Dorayaki 15th Anniversary Box (3 pieces) ¥1,000
- UDF Doraemon with ears ¥2,420
- 15th Anniversary Denim Doraemon Plush ¥2,750
- 15th Anniversary Pin ¥770
- 15th Anniversary Denim Drawstring Bag ¥1,980
- Clear file (Thank you, 15th anniversary) ¥440
- Doraemon Curry with Ears ¥2,600
- Latte art drinks ¥750 each
- 1回500円
- Adults and university students ¥1,000
- Middle and high school students ¥700
- Children (ages 4 and up) ¥500

## Survey on starting electricity service | About 80% said the process was smooth

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000134692.html
- anchor: #n2105442
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社EXLY、電気ガス電話帳

Facts:
- 83.1% of respondents said the process of starting electricity service went smoothly.
- “2 weeks in advance” was the most common response, at 35.4%.
- The vast majority, 92%, said they were able to choose.
- “Less than 1 hour” was the most common response, at 62.8%.
- “Official website (phone)” and “official website (web)” each accounted for 45.1%.
- Combined, the two accounted for 60.2%, showing that about 60% had felt they wanted someone else to handle the process.

## 博報堂キースリー、エッジ・インターナショナルと個人株主を増やし、ファン化する「ファンベスター創出ソリューション」を提供開始

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000114677.html
- anchor: #n2105441
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社博報堂キースリー、株式会社エッジ・インターナショナル、博報堂グループ

Facts:
- The total number of individual shareholders at listed companies in FY2025 was 91.98 million
- An increase of 8.39 million from the previous fiscal year

## The 2030 logistics challenge: How can long-distance transport be handled? Free guide for logistics professionals explains RORO ships, a solution to driver shortages

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000134174.html
- anchor: #n2105440
- Companies mentioned: 栗林商船株式会社、栗林商船グループ

Facts:
- The company operates a RORO ship network connecting Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu and Kansai

## Two RareTECH IT school courses have newly been designated as “Specialized Practical Education and Training” courses.

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000088215.html
- anchor: #n2105439
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社var、RareTECH

Facts:
- 50% of tuition
- 70% of tuition
- Up to 80% of tuition
- ¥960,000 (tax included)
- ¥1,320,000 (tax included)
- Up to ¥640,000* provided
- Up to ¥1.056 million* provided
- Capital: 10,000,000 yen

## アクトビ selected for the “Wantedly Awards 2026” BEST TEAM NOMINATION 100 for the 2nd consecutive year

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000035524.html
- anchor: #n2105438
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アクトビ、ウォンテッドリー株式会社

Facts:
- More than approximately 40,000 companies use the service
- “BEST TEAM NOMINATION 100 (TEAM OF THE YEAR BEST 100)”
- Sept. 25, 2026 (Fri)
- Founded: February 2018

## Expanded and renewed: “The realities of logistics sites” revealed by surpassing 1,000 visitors and survey results

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000058606.html
- anchor: #n2105437
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイオイ・システム、TOPPANホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- Reached 354 companies and 1,123 people
- Survey (187 valid responses)
- Labor shortages: 78 cases
- Shipping errors and work mistakes: 74 cases
- Inefficient work: 68 cases
- Overreliance on individual employees: 50 cases
- Delayed digitalization: 41 cases
- Rising costs: 20 cases
- Automation (material handling and robotics): 120 cases
- Labor shortages and workforce reduction: 94 cases
- Logistics DX (digital transformation): 93 cases
- AI: 47 cases
- WMS (warehouse management system) renewal: 28 cases

## Yellowfin 9.18 release: Enabling reliable conversational analytics

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000018889.html
- anchor: #n2105436
- Companies mentioned: Yellowfin、Yellowfin Japan株式会社、ChatGPT、Claude、Gemini

Facts:
- Used by more than 3 million end users worldwide
- Founded: October 31, 2014

## Reduce the burden of personalization! New guide outlines email segmentation design and 3 evaluation criteria

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000085735.html
- anchor: #n2105435
- Companies mentioned: エンバーポイント株式会社、EmberPoint Co., Ltd.

Facts:
- Capital: 100 million yen
- For more than 20 years, since the dawn of email marketing

## 【LOVE BY e.m.】New collection launches, featuring safety pins, fruit motifs and stylized, voluminous jewelry

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000171858.html
- anchor: #n2105434
- Companies mentioned: イー・エム・デザイン株式会社、LOVE BY e.m.、e.m.

Facts:
- Ring (polyester resin, brass, plating) ¥14,300
- Ring (polyester resin, brass, plating) ¥30,800
- Double-finger ring (brass, plating) ¥22,000
- Cherry motif double-finger ring ¥30,800
- Pearl double-finger ring ¥25,300
- Cherry earrings ※single (polyester resin, brass, plating, cubic zirconia) ¥15,400 each
- Earrings ※single (brass, plating) ¥11,000
- Choker (brass, plating) ¥60,500
- Earrings ※single ¥13,200
- Pearl necklace ¥38,500
- Chain necklace ¥34,100

## 大阪電気通信大学 and 株式会社カプコン launch a collaborative program, using Capcom’s proprietary RE ENGINE game development engine to train the next generation of game developers through practical education

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000127223.html
- anchor: #n2105433
- Companies mentioned: 大阪電気通信大学、株式会社カプコン

Facts:
- Open campus on August 22, 2026
- Monday, August 24, 2026
- Thursday, September 3, 2026
- Enrollment: 5,624 students

## NanoFrontier selected for Miyagi Prefecture’s Subsidy for Supporting New Market Entrants and New Industry Creation (Regional Innovation Creation Type)

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000163636.html
- anchor: #n2105432
- Companies mentioned: NanoFrontier株式会社、Straits Research、Fortune Business Insights

Facts:
- The global nanomaterials market was approximately USD 18.5 billion in 2025
- It is expected to reach approximately USD 54.6 billion by 2033
- Growing at an average annual rate of 14.45%
- The overall nanotechnology market was worth approximately USD 91.2 billion in 2024
- Expected to reach approximately USD 332.7 billion by 2032
- Growing at a compound annual growth rate of 17.6%
- 補助限度額は1件あたり年間500万円

## Over 35 million yen raised through crowdfunding: clear away debris anywhere with the “Shark® BlastBoss Cordless Blower”

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000041047.html
- anchor: #n2105431
- Companies mentioned: シャークニンジャ合同会社、Shark®、Ninja®、GREEN FUNDING

Facts:
- More than 35 million yen raised
- 2,000 backers
- Up to 85 m/s
- Approx. 660 g
- Charcoal: 27,000 yen (before tax), 29,700 yen (tax included)
- Other colors: 25,000 yen (before tax)

## マゼックス begins offering the agricultural drone “飛助15” at home improvement stores operated by アークランズ株式会社

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000044345.html
- anchor: #n2105430
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マゼックス、アークランズ株式会社、ホームセンタームサシ

Facts:
- Large 15 L tank
- Sprays in about 1 minute
- Approx. 1 hour
- August 22, 2026
- Sept. 1, 2026

## A workplace that is both comfortable and safe: learning from multiple case studies how to build a data protection and recovery system that can “restore” data｜アップデータ to speak at “Security Management Conference 2026 Summer”

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000004031.html
- anchor: #n2105429
- Companies mentioned: アップデータ株式会社、SBクリエイティブ株式会社

Facts:
- Proud of more than 20 years in business as a domestic software manufacturer
- Approx. 97% contract renewal rate
- August 26 (Wednesday)–27 (Thursday), 2026

## See clearly. Breathe easy. Real-time visualization of invisible changes in the air (*1)—air quality, temperature, humidity, and even pollutants. The “Shark® BreatheClear Air Purifier” launches

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000041047.html
- anchor: #n2105428
- Companies mentioned: シャークニンジャ合同会社、SharkNinja

Facts:
- Available nationwide from September 25, 2026 (Friday), at electronics retailers, online shops, the official SharkNinja online store, and other outlets.
- Scheduled to launch on October 15, 2026 (Thursday)
- Estimated market price (*7): 29,700 yen (HP062J series), 39,600 yen (HP162J series)
- Coverage area (*5): 7 tatami mats (HP062J series), 15 tatami mats (HP162J series)
- Cleaning time (*5): 30 minutes for 7 tatami mats (HP062J series), 17 minutes for 8 tatami mats (HP162J series)
- HEPA filter lifespan: 6 years

## Lightweight design, heavyweight cleaning performance—effortless, powerful cleaning. The “Shark® ActiClean” launches

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000041047.html
- anchor: #n2105427
- Companies mentioned: シャークニンジャ合同会社、Shark®、Ninja®

Facts:
- Suction power improved by approximately 20%
- New “Auto-Empty Dock” collects approximately 60 days’ worth of dust
- Up to 5 times more suction power
- Estimated market price: 99,000 yen (tax included)

## Free admission for visitors aged 65 and over on Respect for the Aged Day: “Flower Autumn Fest 2026” offers 7 days of fun for three generations, with a flea market, autumn harvest festival, and more!

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000076862.html
- anchor: #n2105426
- Companies mentioned: いばらきフラワーパーク、茨城県フラワーパーク指定管理業務共同事業体、株式会社パーク・コーポレーション、一般財団法人石岡市産業文化事業団、ひたちのくにのマーケット、青山フラワーマーケット、筑波技術大学、めいファーム、GHK、石岡市観光協会、JAやさと有機栽培部会、小倉味噌、SAC、ぺトラン、とやま荘ハム、yasato de toreta 直売所、おとのわWinds

Facts:
- Adults: 900 yen
- Children: 300 yen
- Pets: 200 yen
- Free admission for visitors aged 65 and over
- Free for the first 10 visitors each day
- 1つ300円
- Size S: 1,000 yen
- Size L: 2,500 yen
- 600 yen
- 300 yen
- Size S: 2,200 yen

## Cosette Joli’s new limited-edition fall colors! Exceptionally sheer dark tones to bring color to today’s changing “autumn.” First-ever preorder with a special gift also begins!

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000116121.html
- anchor: #n2105425
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社佐々木商店、Causette.Joli、東武百貨店

Facts:
- 2 limited-edition colors for fall 2026
- Preorders with a special gift begin on 8/20 (Thursday) through the official online store
- Early release at the directly operated Kamakura and Kyoto stores from 8/29 (Saturday)
- General release from 9/4 (Friday) on the official online store and at retailers nationwide
- Net contents: 10 mL
- Price: ¥2,200 (tax included)
- Net contents: 2.5 mL
- Price: ¥1,980 (tax included)

## “WOODRIUM Board / Sawn Veneer” now supports hole drilling for KANADEMONO table leg installation

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000035968.html
- anchor: #n2105424
- Companies mentioned: 朝日ウッドテック株式会社、ルームクリップ株式会社 KANADEMONOカンパニー、KANADEMONO

Facts:
- Officially launching on August 20, 2026
- Finished with 2 mm-thick premium wood veneer

## Colopl adopts “My Sherpa,” a mental health support service

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000073210.html
- anchor: #n2105423
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マイシェルパ、株式会社コロプラ

Facts:
- Adopted by more than 400 companies and organizations to date

## 20年愛され続けるスケッチャーズの名作「D'Lites™」からアニバーサリーパックが登場

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000074058.html
- anchor: #n2105422
- Companies mentioned: スケッチャーズ、SKECHERS U.S.A., Inc.、SKECHERS JAPAN G.K.

Facts:
- 20th anniversary
- Limited release from August 21, 2026 (Friday)
- ¥15,290 (tax included)
- ¥14,190 (tax included)
- About 5,300 retail stores
- More than 180 countries and regions

## [ラッコキーワード] Keyword research tool “ラッコキーワード” listed in the Claude connector directory

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000040858.html
- anchor: #n2105421
- Companies mentioned: ラッコ株式会社、Anthropic PBC、Claude

Facts:
- More than 300,000 users
- Date established: November 2015
- Capital: 100 million yen (including capital reserves)

## パスロジ signs an authorized reseller agreement with タレス, a global technology and security company

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000001103.html
- anchor: #n2105420
- Companies mentioned: パスロジ、タレス

Facts:
- More than 1.16 million licenses issued to date
- 39 patents obtained in Japan
- A total of 126 patents in Japan and overseas

## Automatic data integration between “Square POS Register” and ビジコム’s cloud-based store headquarters management system “TenpoVisor” is now smoother

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000006747.html
- anchor: #n2105419
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビジコム、Square株式会社

Facts:
- 月額2,500円／1店舗（税別）
- More than 26,000 units deployed to date

## “BAKERY RESTAURANT C,” offering all-you-can-eat “evolved bread” and drawing daily lines in Shibuya, arrives in Osaka for the first time! Grand opening on September 1, 2026 (Tuesday), at あべのハルカス

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000075032.html
- anchor: #n2105418
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンマルクホールディングス、BAKERY RESTAURANT C、あべのハルカス

Facts:
- A new location will open on the 12th floor of the landmark あべのハルカス in Osaka’s Tennoji area on September 1, 2026 (Tuesday).
- Seating: 70 seats (entire restaurant non-smoking)
- “Choco Crocchi”: 390 yen (tax included / takeout price)
- “Kinako Crocchi”: 390 yen (tax included / takeout price)
- Blue soda float: 858 yen (tax included / dine-in)
- Mille-feuille cutlet with Gorgonzola cream sauce, with all-you-can-eat bread (2,490 yen before tax / 2,739 yen including tax)
- Roast duck with berry-berry sauce, with all-you-can-eat bread (2,980 yen before tax / 3,278 yen including tax)

## “めんツナかんかん,” born from the pairing of mentaiko and tuna, has surpassed 10 million cans sold across the series, thanks to your support!

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000136251.html
- anchor: #n2105417
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ふくや、めんツナかんかん

Facts:
- 10 million cans sold across the series
- 100,000 yen in cash × 10 winners
- 777 yen (tax included)
- 65% fewer calories
- Regular, spicy, and oil-free: 370 yen (tax included)
- Premium: 460 yen (tax included)
- Net weight: 90 g

## “Seoul’s Latest Store Design Trends: Fall/Winter 2026” explores pop-up store examples in Seongsu, South Korea

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000061940.html
- anchor: #n2105416
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビーツ、ワールド・モード・ホールディングス株式会社、MOUSSY、Leferi、Margesherwood、Hearts2Hearts、ALX Design

Facts:
- Entered into a business partnership in 2024
- Capital: 10 million yen
- Established: April 1977 (Showa 52)

## 10 leading companies at the forefront of “AI × requirements definition” discuss redesigning upstream processes in an era of faster implementation. Report on the Hall C session at the “AI Requirements Definition Summit 2026” released

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000056964.html
- anchor: #n2105415
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ROUTE06、Kikuvi、セイコーソリューションズ、Polaris.AI、クラスメソッド、Findy、ノベルワークス、ワークスアプリケーションズ、DGビジネステクノロジー、伊藤忠テクノソリューションズ、バク

Facts:
- Approximately 1,400 people attended, including engineers and product professionals from corporate IT and DX divisions, SIers, and SaaS companies
- Survey of AI adoption among approximately 470 domestic companies
- Business expertise from more than 2,400 companies

## [First Goal Achieved!] A school lunch support project for Malawi led by high school students has reached its target of 150,000 yen.

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000078360.html
- anchor: #n2105414
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人 聖母、NPO法人せいぼ、Warm Hearts Coffee Club、HOPEのでんきマルシェ～灯～、Charity Coffee

Facts:
- 24 children attending Chisomo CBCC

## Mobile purchasing services “買いクル” and “アキクル” post reuse sales of 6.04 billion yen, ranking in the top 5 in the growth-rate category for 2 consecutive years

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000163489.html
- anchor: #n2105413
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社RC、買いクル、アキクル、リユース経済新聞

Facts:
- 272% year-on-year
- 42,500 visits annually
- 152 locations nationwide

## Heat countermeasures implemented at the intercollegiate track and field championships

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000143588.html
- anchor: #n2105412
- Companies mentioned: 西日本コクボ、KOKUBO グループ、小久保製氷冷蔵、コア・コクボホールディングス株式会社、東日本コクボ、北海道コクボ、東海コクボ、九州コクボ、KOKUBO ROCK ICE (THAILAND) CO.,LTD.

Facts:
- Distribution quantity: approximately 1,800 bags
- Distribution quantity: approximately 1,800 bags (approximately 1,800 kg)

## [Book Release Announcement] BLUEISH representative Akira Taito’s “Introduction to Multi-Agent AI Design for the Workplace: Building Robust Operational Systems with Google A2A × ADK”

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000078860.html
- anchor: #n2105411
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BLUEISH、Google、翔泳社

Facts:
- List price: 4,180 yen (base price 3,800 yen + 10% tax)
- Capital: 160.12 million yen

## MOFT “Coffee Collection” goes on sale from 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000055828.html
- anchor: #n2105410
- Companies mentioned: MOFT、LEMORE、Julianna He

Facts:
- “MOFT Seven-in-One Multi-Stand - MagSafe Compatible” Sale price: 5,980 yen (tax included)
- “Multifunctional Carrying Case” Sale price: 11,800 yen (tax included)
- Lightweight at approximately 80 g and easy to carry

## Sustech and JTB商事 begin offering a decarbonization package for accommodation facilities

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000092942.html
- anchor: #n2105409
- Companies mentioned: Sustech、JTB商事、CARBONIX

## インクルーシブ保育推進と包括的性教育で「第20回キッズデザイン賞」をW受賞

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000090.000041921.html
- anchor: #n2105408
- Companies mentioned: 社会福祉法人どろんこ会、特定非営利活動法人キッズデザイン協議会、子ども発達支援センターつむぎ 東大和、こども家庭庁

Facts:
- Comprehensive sexuality education has been provided at nurseries for more than 20 years
- Approximately 200 facilities
- Approximately 3,000 people
- Approximately 10,900 people

## 株式会社JAPAN NIGHT to sell tickets for “81 MUSIC FESTIVAL” through JP Night, supporting a new urban music festival bringing together global artists

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000090.000075537.html
- anchor: #n2105407
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JAPAN NIGHT、JP Night、81 MUSIC FESTIVAL、ローソンチケット、THE KID LAROI、R3HAB、MRAK、JOHN MARTIN、VINI VICI B2B MR.BLACK、NIGHT TEMPO、ALAN SHIRAHAMA、3LI¥EN、MARVY、TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO

Facts:
- Economic scale: approximately 4.5 trillion (2019 statistics)
- Population: approximately 17.5 million (2017 statistics)
- Number of stores: approximately 100,000 (2017 statistics)

## [Altiri Chiba] Player Takaaki Kida donates relief supplies to areas affected by the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake”

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000090.000077208.html
- anchor: #n2105406
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルティーリ、熊本ヴォルターズ、日本財団、KVOAD

Facts:
- A total of 25 cases
- Pack of 24 × 500ml

## 国内最大級の移住相談イベント「JOIN-FURUSATO ふるさと回帰フェア2026」を9月12日（土）、13日（日）東京国際フォーラムにて開催

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000090.000080953.html
- anchor: #n2105405
- Companies mentioned: 公益社団法人ふるさと回帰・移住交流推進機構、JOIN-FURUSATO

Facts:
- More than 700 local governments and organizations from across Japan will exhibit over 2 days
- Approximately 30,000 people attended in total in 2025

## [Sept. 1, Disaster Prevention Day] Preparations made with good intentions can lead to “unintended disposal.” In corporate disaster-prevention stockpiles, 68.8% of staff responsible for operations have experienced expired or discarded supplies — survey of 10,000 people nationwide

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000037527.html
- anchor: #n2105404
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本パープル

Facts:
- 68.8% have experienced stockpiled supplies “expiring” or being “discarded” as a result
- A screening survey of 10,000 employed people nationwide
- 4,801 respondents said their workplace stores disaster-prevention supplies
- 1,202 staff members involved in managing disaster-prevention supplies
- 40.1% use spreadsheet software or paper ledgers

## 〈FY2026 1st Survey of Small and Medium-Sized Business Conditions〉 Small-business price pass-through in focus under the 2026 Basic Policy: While approximately 70% of small and medium-sized businesses are adversely affected by rising prices, approximately 80% of businesses implementing price pass-through have yet to pass on costs sufficiently

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000117855.html
- anchor: #n2105403
- Companies mentioned: フォーバル、フォーバル GDXリサーチ研究所

Facts:
- 69.3% of companies report that rising prices are adversely affecting their business
- Only 20.5% of companies managed to pass on 80% or more of their cost increases
- A survey of 1,653 small and medium-sized business owners nationwide

## [welzo研究農場 × 児童発達支援センター野の花] Harvest experience event connects with the community and supports children’s growth

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000072201.html
- anchor: #n2105402
- Companies mentioned: welzo研究農場、児童発達支援センター野の花、社会福祉法人 野の花学園、九州大学、株式会社welzo

Facts:
- A total of 30 people participated
- We have 25 locations in Japan
- Founded in August 1921
- August 1952

## [peripera（ペリペラ）] The “Mood Glowy Tint,” selected as a best cosmetics product, gets 5 new grain-latte-inspired shades! On sale from Tuesday, Sept. 1 at the Qoo10 CLIO Official Shop

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000056098.html
- anchor: #n2105401
- Companies mentioned: peripera（ペリペラ）、CLIO（クリオ）、Qoo10

Facts:
- 32 colors in total (including 5 new shades)
- 4 g, 1,430 yen (tax included)
- On sale Tuesday, Sept. 1 at the Qoo10 CLIO Official Shop
- Available early at PLAZA / shop-in stores nationwide from Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 (excluding some stores)
- On sale at select variety shops, AEON and Don Quijote stores nationwide from Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026

## Boomi named a leader in all categories in the Application Integration category of the ISG Buyers Guide™ 2026 and takes the No. 1 spot in the overall ranking

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000068656.html
- anchor: #n2105400
- Companies mentioned: Boomi、Boomi, LP.、Boomi株式会社、ISG、ISG Software Research、SunBridge Partners, Inc.

Facts:
- 24 software vendors were evaluated
- With more than 30,000 customers worldwide
- Together with more than 800 partners

## XGIMI to begin general sales of “Elfin Flip 4K” and “Elfin Flip Laser,” higher-end models in the “Elfin Series,” on Thursday, Aug. 20

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000075566.html
- anchor: #n2105399
- Companies mentioned: XGIMI、Makuake、日亜化学工業、Harman Kardon、Google、Texas Instruments

Facts:
- Total support purchases: 934,702,000 yen
- General sale price: 206,800 yen (tax included)
- General sale price: 149,800 yen (tax included)
- High brightness of 1600 ISO lumens
- Can rotate 150°
- Low latency of 1 ms
- 100-inch projection
- 7 million units shipped worldwide
- More than 8,000 stores

## Persol Cross Technology selected for Health ISAC Japan’s “Security Primary Care Doctor” assessment service

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000124595.html
- anchor: #n2105398
- Companies mentioned: パーソルクロステクノロジー株式会社、一般社団法人Health ISAC Japan、パーソルグループ

Facts:
- Expertise and technical capabilities of more than 10,000 engineers

## (Notice) Special Lecture at the Nikkei Online Seminar

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000101.000086540.html
- anchor: #n2105397
- Companies mentioned: 三菱UFJ eスマート証券株式会社、日本経済新聞社、三菱UFJフィナンシャル・グループ

Facts:
- July 30, 2026

## [SOÉJU（ソージュ）] Donate a portion of sales from limited-time collection “SOÉJU CYCLO” to 3 organizations

- Published: 2026-08-20T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000015631.html
- anchor: #n2105396
- Companies mentioned: モデラート株式会社、SOÉJU（ソージュ）、公益財団法人教育支援グローバル基金（ビヨンドトゥモロー）、NPO法人全国福祉理美容師養成協会（ふくりび）、認定NPO法人J.POSH（日本乳がんピンクリボン運動）

Facts:
- Total: 500,000 yen
- 公益財団法人教育支援グローバル基金（ビヨンドトゥモロー）｜200,000 yen
- NPO法人全国福祉理美容師養成協会（ふくりび）｜150,000 yen
- 認定NPO法人J.POSH（日本乳がんピンクリボン運動）｜150,000 yen