# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-20 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 2 of 10

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 755 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 164 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 【Tokyo, 港区】“Azabu Town Gacha Vol. 3” goes on sale August 22! Sharing even more of Azabu’s appeal through capsule toys

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000140793.html
- anchor: #n2107117
- Companies mentioned: 港区、麻布地区総合支所協働推進課

Facts:
- 価 格 １回300円
- 5 types in total

## IoTBiz SIM adds the “IoTBiz Just Plan,” compatible with 3 carriers: ドコモ, KDDI, and ソフトバンク

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000147.000054897.html
- anchor: #n2107116
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CoeNova、ドコモ、KDDI、ソフトバンク、楽天

Facts:
- 100 MB per month
- Up to 1000 GB
- ¥280 per month
- Contract administration fee: ¥3,000
- SIM issuance fee: ¥394

## Online event on August 28 to look back on the path to opening 六瀬ほしのさと小学校, a private elementary school established in a former school building, and its 1st semester

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000147.000122541.html
- anchor: #n2107115
- Companies mentioned: 六瀬ほしのさと小学校、学校法人あけぼの学園、認定NPO法人コクレオの森、箕面こどもの森学園

Facts:
- Capacity: 120 people (20 students per grade)
- ・General admission ticket: ¥1,000
- ・Ticket with donation: ¥3,000
- ・Ticket with substantial support donation: ¥5,000

## HOTEL FORK & KNIFE Miyajima, which opened this March and offers cultural retreat experiences, to hold a talk event themed around the photo book “Hiroshima 1958”

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000074146.html
- anchor: #n2107114
- Companies mentioned: HOTEL FORK & KNIFE Miyajima、株式会社GREENING、FHG HOTELS、fav hospitality group株式会社、ref.、多摩美術大学

Facts:
- ・Dinner included: 22,000 yen (tax included / per 1 person) *Drinks not included
- ・Overnight stay with dinner and breakfast: from 100,000 yen (tax and service charge included / 1 room for 2 guests)
- Operates 22 facilities nationwide
- Plans call for opening more than approximately 30 additional facilities.

## 【南知多ビーチランド】Search, find and catch! AI x aquarium exploration game “Sakana Quest” launches on September 5 ＜Aichi＞

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000178.000157222.html
- anchor: #n2107113
- Companies mentioned: 南知多ビーチランド、CurioQuest合同会社

Facts:
- 1 session: 700 yen (tax included)
- Approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour
- 2 types in total (Apprentice and Knowledgeable)

## Second installment in the “Sono Mama Pakutto Vegetable” series: 2 new products, “Steamed Cauliflower Mix” and “Roasted Sweet Potato”

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000182.000060855.html
- anchor: #n2107112
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サラダクラブ、キユーピー株式会社、三菱商事株式会社

Facts:
- Suggested retail price (tax included)
- 4 days in addition to the processing date
- 5 days in addition to the processing date
- Available at 18,200 stores

## Official launch of “Astream Deep,” the complete TikTok & TikTok Shop toolkit

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000192.000033706.html
- anchor: #n2107111
- Companies mentioned: A、Momentum Works、Tabcut、Astream

Facts:
- Global GMV on TikTok Shop reached US$50.3 billion in the first half of 2026 alone, up 92% year on year
- It is widely expected to exceed US$100 billion for full-year 2026.
- Total GMV for July last month has been running at around 11.3 billion yen.
- More than 40 companies, including major operating companies and support firms, signed up for the early release in July.
- We have accumulated a track record of supporting a total of 700 companies and managing 5,300 social media campaigns.
- Influencer marketing tool “Astream” has been adopted by a total of 3,500 companies across 7 Asian countries over 4 years.
- Achieved a customer satisfaction rate of 99%.
- In the influencer marketing market, which is expanding rapidly at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 30.3%

## [Nextorage imaging products] Announcement of participation in Amazon’s “Summer Lifestyle Support Sale” and “5th Smile Sale”

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000201.000089028.html
- anchor: #n2107110
- Companies mentioned: Nextorage株式会社、Amazon

Facts:
- 10% OFF
- 256 GB
- 1330 GB
- 660 GB
- 330 GB
- 165 GB
- 2000 GB
- 1000 GB
- 500 GB
- 1024 GB
- 512 GB
- 640 GB
- 320 GB
- 160 GB
- 40 GB

## Webinar to be held on “What kind of ‘Ho-Ren-So’ training is effective for new employees’ ‘retention’ and ‘growth’? — ‘Ho-Ren-So’ depends on ‘who you communicate with’” (August 25, 14:00–15:00) 株式会社LDcube

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000211.000131307.html
- anchor: #n2107109
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LDcube、株式会社ビジネスコンサルタント

Facts:
- Capacity: 100 people
- Capital: 30 million yen
- Established: April 3, 2023

## Alpine unveils new product: vehicle-specific sound upgrade module with wireless DSP connectivity and no installation required, available for presale

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000239.000010789.html
- anchor: #n2107108
- Companies mentioned: アルパインマーケティング株式会社、オートバックスセブン、JBL

Facts:
- Price: 35,200 yen (tax included)

## ＜Includes a reservation bonus!＞ 受験研究社 and 大阪市立自然史博物館 to jointly hold a puzzle-solving event on September 12 where parents and children can enjoy an outing!

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000240.000043401.html
- anchor: #n2107107
- Companies mentioned: 受験研究社、大阪市立自然史博物館、株式会社増進堂・受験研究社

Facts:
- Sept. 12, 2026
- Capacity: 100 people
- 135 years since founding
- For 130 years since its founding

## Parking space reservation service “VEEMO Parking” launches a proof-of-concept trial in collaboration with NEXCO東日本

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000243.000010789.html
- anchor: #n2107106
- Companies mentioned: VEEMO株式会社、NEXCO東日本、株式会社オートバックスセブン

Facts:
- From Monday, September 7, 2026, through Monday, October 26

## 日東紅茶 marks its 100th anniversary in 2027: “NITTOH 100 PICNIC (100 Picnic),” a 100th-anniversary project, launches!

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000283.000038764.html
- anchor: #n2107105
- Companies mentioned: 三井農林株式会社、日東紅茶

Facts:
- The brand will mark its 100th anniversary in 2027.
- A project carrying out 100 activities

## A Thai Food Buffet showcasing authentic Thai flavors, supervised by Chef X, executive chef at a Marriott hotel in Bangkok

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000287.000015667.html
- anchor: #n2107104
- Companies mentioned: シェラトン・グランデ・トーキョーベイ・ホテル、バンコク・マリオット・ホテル・ザ・スリウォン、THANN

Facts:
- From September 1 (Tuesday) to October 31 (Saturday), 2026

## 12th HBA/KOKUBU Cocktail Competition 2026: A drink combining technique and sensibility wins 2 awards; 實野 愛 receives both the “Best Technical Award” and the “Gallery Award”

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000298.000055839.html
- anchor: #n2107103
- Companies mentioned: 横浜ベイシェラトン ホテル＆タワーズ、一般社団法人日本ホテルバーメンズ協会（HBA）、国分グループ本社株式会社、シェラトンホテル＆リゾート、マリオット・インターナショナル、Marriott Bonvoy

Facts:
- 20 top contenders selected from across the country gathered
- Selected by votes from more than 500 attendees
- ■Price: 2,800 yen
- More than 440 hotels operating across more than 70 countries and regions worldwide
- 30 brands in 133 countries and regions
- Together, they encompass more than 7,600 accommodation properties.

## 【ホテルニューオータニ博多】“Kumamoto Recovery Support Accommodation Plan” goes on sale today, in support of recovery in Kumamoto

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000304.000027824.html
- anchor: #n2107102
- Companies mentioned: ホテルニューオータニ博多、株式会社ニューオータニ九州、くまモン

Facts:
- モデレートタイプ（26.5㎡）
- Weekdays: 18,000 yen for 1 person in 1 room
- Weekdays: 25,000 yen for 2 people in 1 room
- Weekdays: 21,500 yen for 1 person in 1 room
- Weekdays: 32,000 yen for 2 people in 1 room

## 北九州発「歴史を映し出す地図の博物館」が東京で初開催 ゼンリンミュージアムが丸善・丸の内本店にて特別展示 会期：2026年9月16日（水）～2026年9月22日（火・祝）

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000323.000067172.html
- anchor: #n2107101
- Companies mentioned: ゼンリン、ゼンリンミュージアム、丸善・丸の内本店、Map Design GALLERY

Facts:
- 27 items on display
- Exhibition catalog: ¥2,750 (tax included)
- Curated catalog: ¥1,320 (tax included)
- Leather key ring: ¥2,970 (tax included)
- Tote bag: ¥3,850 (tax included)

## DojoShoco, a new service for users of the “Dojo” manual-creation tool, launches

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000365.000024464.html
- anchor: #n2107100
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社テンダ、Dojo、DojoShoco

Facts:
- Launching on September 1, 2026
- Applications are scheduled to open in August 2026.

## JR East Startup to exhibit at “ATERUI2026” and “DATERISE！2026”

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000378.000034286.html
- anchor: #n2107099
- Companies mentioned: JR東日本スタートアップ株式会社、JR東日本グループ、appcycle株式会社、株式会社グリーディー、株式会社TOMUSHI

Facts:
- Sept. 3 (Thu.) and 4 (Fri.), 2026
- More than 100 booths are scheduled to exhibit.

## “Spookily cute” sweets arrive, including a Halloween cake covered in a chocolate dome and an edible jack-o’-lantern: “Halloween Sweets & Bread Selection”

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000385.000030821.html
- anchor: #n2107098
- Companies mentioned: グランド ハイアット 東京、フィオレンティーナ ペストリーブティック

Facts:
- ・ Grand Premium Halloween Cake 12,000 yen (12 cm) ★New
- ・ Entremets Halloween 4,800 yen (12 cm) ★Renewed
- ・ Grand Premium Pumpkin 2,200 yen (9 cm) ★Renewed
- ・ Jack-o’-lantern Cat / Frankenstein / Skull / Pumpkin: 4,000 yen each ★Renewed
- ・ Halloween piccolo gatto ¥2,800 ★New item
- ・ Halloween macarons, 3 pieces ¥2,200 / 6 pieces ¥4,400
- ・ Halloween iced cookies, 1 large cookie ¥2,500 / set of 4 small cookies ¥2,500
- ・ Halloween lollipops, set of 3 ¥1,750
- ・ Pumpkin anpan ¥300
- Halloween Afternoon Tea Takeout Box (for 2 people

## Muscular doctors gather! Showa Nishikawa sponsors the "筋肉医局祭2026" event on Sunday, August 30!

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000408.000031377.html
- anchor: #n2107097
- Companies mentioned: 昭和西川株式会社、筋肉医局、エーディーシーシステム株式会社

Facts:
- More than 100 doctors, dentists, medical students and dental students have entered
- General admission: 5,500 yen
- Students: ¥3,300

## A new collection of goods featuring characters from Disney and Pixar's Toy Story, the "Colorful Toy Series," is now available! Advance orders are now being accepted at the 粧美堂 official online store

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000415.000057928.html
- anchor: #n2107096
- Companies mentioned: 粧美堂株式会社、Disney、PIXAR、株式会社ピコモンテ・ジャパン

Facts:
- Pochette, Toy Story, ¥3,300 each (tax included)
- Hip bag pouch, Toy Story, ¥2,200 each (tax included)
- Square pouch, Toy Story, ¥2,200 each (tax included)
- Square tote bag, Toy Story, ¥3,300 each (tax included)
- Jingly charm, Toy Story, ¥1,760 each (tax included)
- August 20, 2026 (Thu), 10:00–October 31, 2026 (Sat), 23:59
- ※Scheduled to ship around late October.

## Tiger Corporation holds launch event for its first fully automatic coffee maker, <HYBRID BREW> ADG-A060

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000425.000027804.html
- anchor: #n2107095
- Companies mentioned: タイガー魔法瓶株式会社、株式会社Philocoffea

Facts:
- On October 1, 2026 (Thu), the company will launch the [fully automatic coffee maker <HYBRID BREW> ADG-A060], featuring a "decaf menu" that brings out rich flavor even from decaffeinated beans, which can often taste lacking.
- In conjunction with the launch, a new product presentation was held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

## [広島もとまち水族館 × 沖縄・座間味村 × pokke104] Traveling collaborative exhibition "From Whale Island" opens!

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000435.000084116.html
- anchor: #n2107094
- Companies mentioned: 広島もとまち水族館、座間味村、pokke104、AQUARIUM × ART átoa、アクアメント

Facts:
- Exhibition period: September 11, 2026 (Fri)–November 1, 2026 (Sun)
- 24 photo panels
- 14 art pieces
- 1 art photo booth created through live painting

## Free webinar "A Look at Alcohol Around the World" to be held September 16: The latest overseas trends in drinking culture, regulations and drunk-driving countermeasures

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000441.000070819.html
- anchor: #n2107093
- Companies mentioned: 東海電子株式会社

Facts:
- A free webinar, "A Look at Alcohol Around the World: The Latest Overseas Trends in Drinking Culture, Regulations and Drunk-Driving Countermeasures," will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
- Date and time: Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 13:30–14:30

## [WILLER EXPRESS] Named official gold partner of new D.LEAGUE team "ONODERA USER RUNBULLS"

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000445.000027749.html
- anchor: #n2107092
- Companies mentioned: WILLER EXPRESS 株式会社、株式会社 ONODERA USER RUN、ONODERA USER RUNBULLS、ONODERA GROUP、D.LEAGUE

Facts:
- 12,162 people trained in total (total number enrolled in or having completed the company’s overseas academies)
- Has produced 10,074 people who passed the specified skills test
- 8,433 people have received job offers through employment placement services for specified skilled workers
- A cumulative total of 6,637 people have already started working at referral destinations
- Meals served at more than 3,000 locations nationwide
- Capital: 100 million yen

## Reduces strain on the lower back and hips! Supports the area around the pelvis to promote good posture

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000476.000075529.html
- anchor: #n2107091
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニーズ、株式会社サンファミリー、Dr.PRO

Facts:
- ¥3,278 (tax included)

## [SPICE LAB TOKYO × Brianza] 3-day limited collaboration between Chef Tejas Sovan and Chef Yoshiyuki Okuno

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000477.000040062.html
- anchor: #n2107090
- Companies mentioned: SPICE LAB TOKYO、Brianza、Brianza Group、DepTh Brianza、オベロイ、noma

Facts:
- Price: ¥14,000 (tax included; service charge not included)
- Price: ¥22,000 (tax included; service charge not included)
- 2026年9月21日（月・祝）から9月23日（水・祝）

## A facility tour for high school students, the next generation of leaders, will be held at the "日の出地域エネルギー供給プロジェクト," a hands-on site for regional decarbonization

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000546.000075524.html
- anchor: #n2107089
- Companies mentioned: 鈴与商事株式会社、電気新聞、静岡新聞社、静岡放送

Facts:
- Approximately 30 high school students take part
- Achieving carbon neutrality by 2030

## 社会構想大学院大学 launches new short-term program, "Public Relations Strategy Management Course for Revitalizing Regional Communities"

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000571.000036930.html
- anchor: #n2107088
- Companies mentioned: 社会構想大学院大学、学校法人先端教育機構

Facts:
- The program begins Monday, November 2, 2026
- 2026年11月2日（月）～12月3日（木）
- 15 sessions in total (90 minutes each)
- Tuition: ¥250,000 (tax-exempt)

## ITSUMEN, an AI and recorded interview system that prevents missed applications from candidates applying at night or on holidays, adds an "AI evaluation feature" to eliminate inconsistencies and standardize assessments

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000576.000014777.html
- anchor: #n2107087
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マルジュ、ITSUMEN

Facts:
- 1面接あたり129円（プレミアムプランの場合）
- 20 interviews / ¥29,800 per month (¥32,780 per month including tax)
- 50 interviews / ¥49,800 per month (¥54,780 per month including tax)
- 500 interviews / ¥79,800 per month (¥87,780 per month including tax)
- 1000 interviews / ¥129,800 per month (¥142,780 per month including tax)
- Up to 10 evaluation criteria can be configured

## Rock band アンダーグラフ's full-length instrumental live performance video, "Enjoy & Relax with Music by UNDER GRAPH," to be screened inside the venue

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000607.000001379.html
- anchor: #n2107086
- Companies mentioned: アンダーグラフ、日鉄興和不動産株式会社、日鉄興和不動産ホスピタリティ株式会社、&Here OSAKA NAMBA

Facts:
- Event period: From August 24, 2026
- Event hours: 18:00–22:00
- Number of guest rooms: 89

## ミツカン白だし gets a new package!

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000734.000065533.html
- anchor: #n2107085
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Mizkan、ミツカン

Facts:
- 500 ml
- ¥370
- 1L
- 500 yen

## 指宿の秋の味覚を堪能できる「いぶすき秋のグルメ祭り」が９月1日よりスタート！ 休暇村指宿ではイベントに合わせて「伊勢海老一式料理」を同月１日より提供 ～今年は逸品料理でも伊勢海老をご提供～

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000803.000085653.html
- anchor: #n2107084
- Companies mentioned: 休暇村指宿、一般財団法人休暇村協会、いぶすき秋のグルメ祭り

Facts:
- An à la carte dish of spiny lobster tempura and spiny lobster miso soup (¥4,000 including tax) will also be available
- Rate: From ¥25,000 per adult for 1 night and 2 meals when 2 people share 1 room (tax included; bathing tax extra)

## Autumn harvest afternoon tea featuring chestnut × pumpkin × caramel at Takamiya Teien Saryo in Minami Ward, Fukuoka City

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000821.000010391.html
- anchor: #n2107083
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポジティブドリームパーソンズ、ロンネフェルト

Facts:
- Number of employees: 1,154
- Weekdays ¥4,200
- Weekends and holidays ¥4,500

## Physical AI and domestic LLMs shaping the future of the Japanese economy gather! "AI Expo Summer 2026" is finally here!

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000822.000053344.html
- anchor: #n2107082
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイスマイリー、株式会社APTO、株式会社 エルザ ジャパン、ドーナッツ ロボティクス株式会社、Genspark株式会社、株式会社GNUS、株式会社シティーデジタル

Facts:
- More than 57,000 visitors to date
- Expected attendance: 10,000
- Exhibitors: 100 companies
- More than approximately 200 products
- Number of conference sessions: 40 or more

## [いわきFC] Notice of Haruto Nakano's selection for the U-19 Japan national team

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000826.000054867.html
- anchor: #n2107081
- Companies mentioned: いわきFC、F.Cuore、神村学園中等部、神村学園高等部

Facts:
- 19 years old
- 180 cm
- 77 kg

## 6th edition of the "Tenjin-Hakata Ride the Rail, Buy and Cheer Ticket" goes on sale!

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000992.000017692.html
- anchor: #n2107080
- Companies mentioned: 九州旅客鉄道株式会社、昭和自動車株式会社、西日本鉄道株式会社、西鉄バス北九州株式会社、日田バス株式会社、トヨタファイナンシャルサービス株式会社、一般社団法人九州MaaS協議会

Facts:
- 23 commercial facilities in the Tenjin and Hakata areas
- 2026年９月1日（火）から11月30日（月）まで
- (112 members as of August 1)

## [マイナビ TGC 2026 A/W] Make sweetness, strength and glamour all your allies. TGC's trend keywords for this season are "Sweet × Edgy × Maximalist Mix." Check out all 6 looks modeled by Momoka Ito of AKB48!

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001024.000007466.html
- anchor: #n2107079
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社W TOKYO、マイナビ、東京ガールズコレクション実行委員会、LAGUA GEM、バロックジャパンリミテッド、LA BELLE ETUDE、アンティローザ、France Luxe、ピーアンドティートレーディング、SLY、Lepetto、ルック、Birthdayroom、TUOMIO、ハナ ショールーム、GUESS U.S.A.、ゲス ジャパン、dispark、ウィゴー、POSEGANCH、SPINNS、ヒューマンフォーラム、W♡C、HUNCH、EMODA、マークスタイラー、Ungrid、ENVYM、jouetie、WEGO、hugi、couture BY ROJITA、アールラボ、Darich、YSM、H&M、H&M カスタマーサービス、hanky panky、EVRIS

Facts:
- Hoodie ¥9,350
- Skirt ¥15,400
- Headband ¥17,600
- Belt ¥8,998
- Shoes ¥3,850
- Jacket ¥18,989
- Yellow T-shirt worn underneath ¥4,950

## 【ホテルハーヴェスト旧軽井沢】Savor matsutake, the king of autumn delicacies: “Matsutake Kaiseki” to be served starting Sept. 1, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001047.000055787.html
- anchor: #n2107078
- Companies mentioned: ホテルハーヴェスト旧軽井沢、浅野屋、八幡屋礒五郎

Facts:
- 【Price】24,200 yen
- Number of guest rooms: 156

## 【埼玉県】About the Saitama Derby “Governor’s Cup”—the 2026/27 season of WEリーグ (Japan’s professional women’s soccer league) kicks off-

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001050.000104306.html
- anchor: #n2107077
- Companies mentioned: 埼玉県、RB大宮アルディージャWOMEN、三菱重工浦和レッズレディース、ちふれASエルフェン埼玉、WEリーグ

Facts:
- A total of 6 matches between the 3 teams in the prefecture
- Specially award 30 points to those who attend a Saitama Derby match

## NewDays and WEGO team up for the first time! “WEGO PICKS” now available at 21 NewDays stores!

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001191.000082978.html
- anchor: #n2107076
- Companies mentioned: NewDays、WEGO、株式会社JR東日本クロスステーション、株式会社ウィゴー

Facts:
- 21 NewDays stores
- 12 products in total
- Approximately 190 stores nationwide
- Average daily sales at NewDays: ¥782 thousand
- 営業時間が1日14時間以上
- Sales floor area of 30 m² or more

## 【ホテルヴィスキオ尼崎】Enjoy the flavors of autumn with the whole family! “Autumn Family Lunch & Dinner Buffet” features dishes made with seasonal ingredients and a monthly hands-on activity corner!

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001289.000095932.html
- anchor: #n2107075
- Companies mentioned: ホテルヴィスキオ尼崎、JR西日本ホテルズ、JRホテルメンバーズ、WESTER

Facts:
- All-you-can-eat selection of approximately 30 dishes
- 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink beverages
- All-you-can-drink alcoholic beverages for an additional 1,500 yen
- 〈Adults〉3,500 yen
- 〈Elementary school students〉1,500 yen
- Approximately 65 minutes by limousine bus from Kansai International Airport

## 長崎マリオットホテル: The 5th Gourmet Dinner—Moonlight Soirée

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001318.000037933.html
- anchor: #n2107074
- Companies mentioned: 長崎マリオットホテル、九州旅客鉄道株式会社、Marriott

Facts:
- Price: 25,000 yen (tax and service charge included)
- Capacity: 40 guests
- 長崎マリオットホテル, which opened in January 2024
- 全室36平米以上のゆとりある客室

## Powering Shinkansen trains with solar energy!

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001320.000037933.html
- anchor: #n2107073
- Companies mentioned: 九州旅客鉄道株式会社、九州電力株式会社、株式会社エンバイオ・ホールディングス、芙蓉総合リース株式会社、株式会社シーアールイー

Facts:
- Power plant output: approx. 8,000 [kWdc]
- Annual power generation: approx. 9.8 million [kWh]
- CO2 emissions reduction: approximately 4,600 [t-CO2]

## Sales begin for the 6th edition of the “Tenjin-Hakata Ride Rail, Buy Ale Ticket”

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001321.000037933.html
- anchor: #n2107072
- Companies mentioned: 九州旅客鉄道株式会社、昭和自動車株式会社、西日本鉄道株式会社、西鉄バス北九州株式会社、日田バス株式会社、トヨタファイナンシャルサービス株式会社、一般社団法人九州MaaS協議会

Facts:
- 23 commercial facilities in the Tenjin and Hakata areas
- 2026年９月1日（火）から11月30日（月）まで
- (112 members as of August 1)

## しぶきたパートナーズ, led by 東急株式会社, launches the “JINNAN Yuru Sports Development Project” with 世界ゆるスポーツ協会

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001356.000010686.html
- anchor: #n2107071
- Companies mentioned: 東急株式会社、しぶきたパートナーズ、株式会社日建設計、世界ゆるスポーツ協会、渋谷公園通商店街振興組合

Facts:
- Park area: 960 m²
- More than 120 types of competitions available (as of Jan. 1, 2026)
- More than 10,000 visitors in total

## ベネッセ高等学院 中等部 partners with ベネッセ教育総合研究所 to publish research findings on using generative AI to support “self-directed learning” among students who do not attend school

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001482.000000120.html
- anchor: #n2107070
- Companies mentioned: ベネッセ高等学院 中等部、ベネッセ教育総合研究所、ベネッセ、ベネッセ高等学院、ICT CONNECT21

Facts:
- ベネッセ高等学院 中等部の生徒
- Analysis of 703 records (418 in the morning and 285 in the evening)
- 64.6% in the greeting-only group
- 94.3% in the hint group
- 94.6% in the example group
- 53.7% in the greeting-only group
- 76.8% in the hint group
- 84.2% in the example group
- 54.0% in the greeting-only group
- 74.8% in the hint group
- 76.5% in the example group
- 55.6% in the greeting-only group
- 71.3% in the hint and example groups

## 『アサヒゼロ』 reaches 200 million cumulative units sold; major refresh of taste and packaging

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001548.000016166.html
- anchor: #n2107069
- Companies mentioned: アサヒビール株式会社、アサヒゼロ

Facts:
- Cumulative sales reach 200 million units
- 97% of customers who like beer said it “tastes like beer”
- 14,056 of 14,511 respondents answered “Yes” to the question, “Does it taste like beer?”

## 【島忠】Four days of great deals on original large furniture: “Furniture Bargain Consultation Fair” starts Friday, Aug. 21!

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001637.000073913.html
- anchor: #n2107068
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社島忠、ニトリ、島忠・ホームズ

Facts:
- 4 days
- Total purchase of 150,000 yen (tax included)
- Total purchase of 200,000 yen (tax included)
- 5,000 points
- 10,000 points
- 52 stores in total

## 【Loft】“Creator meets Loft Autumn Feast Market,” featuring “feast” items designed by creators

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001817.000018324.html
- anchor: #n2107067
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ロフト、古川紙工、日本出版販売、GreenFlash、アートプリントジャパン、フロンティア、フタバ、平和堂

Facts:
- Starting Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026
- Nov. 13 (Fri.)
- 286 yen each
- ¥418 each
- 572 yen each
- 715 yen each
- 1,980 yen each
- 385 yen each
- 495 yen each
- 1,870 yen each
- 605 yen each
- 990 yen each
- 550 yen
- 880 yen each
- 1,430 yen each
- 2,200 yen each

## A refreshed take on “potato chips for Hokkaido residents” returns this year! “Jagaimo-do: Umami Salt with Scallops and Kelp / Rich Hokkaido Onion with Fragrant Butter,” made with potatoes harvested in Hokkaido and produced at a Hokkaido factory

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001898.000030525.html
- anchor: #n2107066
- Companies mentioned: カルビー株式会社、カルビーポテト株式会社、ホクレン農業協同組合連合会

Facts:
- Net weight: 58 g
- Suggested price: around ¥170, tax included
- Monday, August 31, 2026
- Began operations in 1969
- In 1975, Calbee’s first potato chips were produced in Koshimizu Town
- In 1980, the group established its subsidiary カルビーポテト株式会社 to secure a stable supply of potatoes
- In 2020, it signed a partnership agreement with ホクレン農業協同組合連合会 to promote Hokkaido agricultural products, including potatoes
- Launched in October 2022

## 【First in Kansai】Corporate showroom “SHOWROOM ASPLUND CONTRACT osaka” to open in Minamihorie, Osaka, on Wednesday, Sept. 16

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002107.000002439.html
- anchor: #n2107065
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アスプルンド、ワールドグループ、resortir、Work plus、emu、VINCENT SHEPPARD、STELAPOP、Sunbrella

Facts:
- On Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, we will open “SHOWROOM ASPLUND CONTRACT osaka (Showroom Asplund Contract Osaka),” the first corporate showroom of its kind in the Kansai region, in Minamihorie, Osaka.
- Asplund opened its corporate showroom “SHOWROOM ASPLUND CONTRACT (Showroom Asplund Contract)” in Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, in July 2021.
- The store has operated in Minamihorie for 25 years, since opening in 2001.
- 2026年9月16日（水）から18日（金）までの3日間、オープニングエキシビジョンを開催いたします。
- Event period: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026–Friday, Sept. 18, 11:00–19:00
- Business hours: 11:00–18:00

## [Free Special Lecture] How will business strategy change in the age of AI? “Strategic Planning in the Age of AI,” by a current lecturer at the University of Wales MBA program; livestreamed online on Saturday, Aug. 22

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002153.000005089.html
- anchor: #n2107064
- Companies mentioned: ヒューマンアカデミー株式会社、ウェールズ大学トリニティセントデイビッド、PwC

Facts:
- Up to 80% of tuition fees
- Up to 1.28 million yen
- 70% of global CEOs

## 【フジテレビ】韓国BL『Summertime』 FODにて独占配信決定！ ８月28日（金）０時より世界同時配信スタート

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002171.000000084.html
- anchor: #n2107063
- Companies mentioned: フジテレビ、FOD、OAK COMPANY、TOHOシネマズ、Formula 1

Facts:
- 10 episodes in total
- 1,320 yen per month (tax included)
- 1,200 yen (tax included)

## TBSラジオ『VIVANT 悪役会議室』に新庄（竜星涼）が生出演！本編退場直後、頭に「天使の輪」で登場し同接9.4万人突破。

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002251.000003392.html
- anchor: #n2107062
- Companies mentioned: TBSラジオ、YouTube、X

Facts:
- Views surpass 1.36 million
- Total number of related posts surpasses 23,000

## 【都ホテルズ＆リゾーツ】一人ひとりが地球環境について考え行動するきっかけを。『人に地球にHAPPYを。』 HAPPY EARTH FESTA 2026 に参画

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002331.000023303.html
- anchor: #n2107061
- Companies mentioned: 都ホテルズ＆リゾーツ、シェラトン都ホテル東京、シェラトン都ホテル大阪、ウェスティン都ホテル京都、大阪マリオット都ホテル、都ホテル 岐阜長良川、都ホテル 四日市、都ホテル 京都八条、都ホテル 尼崎、都ホテル 博多、都シティ 大阪天王寺、都シティ 大阪本町、志摩観光ホテル、都リゾート 志摩 ベイサイドテラス、都リゾート 奥志摩 アクアフォレスト、ホテル近鉄ユニバーサル・シティ、奈良 万葉若草の宿 三笠、奈良・春日奥山 月日亭、橿原神宮養正殿、近鉄グループ、ブルーシーフードパートナー

Facts:
- [Dates] Sept. 20, 2026 (Sunday)–Sept. 26 (Saturday)

## U-NEXT to livestream all 10 matches exclusively, each with Japanese commentary and analysis, for the first time during the opening round of the 2026/27 Premier League season. Bringing audiences the world’s top league, featuring a record 10 Japanese players, with a stellar commentary team.

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002908.000031998.html
- anchor: #n2107060
- Companies mentioned: U-NEXT、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、株式会社U-NEXT、株式会社U-NEXT HOLDINGS、アーセナル、コヴェントリー、ハル、マンチェスター・U、エヴァートン、クリスタル・パレス、イプスウィッチ、サンダーランド、ノッティンガム・フォレスト、リーズ、ブレントフォード、トッテナム・ホットスパー、ブライトン、アストン・ヴィラ、マンチェスター・C、ボーンマス、ニューカッスル、リヴァプール、フラム、チェルシー

Facts:
- Exclusive live streaming of all 10 matches with Japanese commentary and analysis
- A record 10 Japanese players
- Enjoy more than 460,000 movies, dramas, anime titles and more
- More than 1.29 million manga and books also available to stream

## 【阪急うめだ本店】2026‐27秋冬ファッションシーズンスタート！「TIME IS BEAUTIFUL」をテーマに新作や期間限定イベントが続々登場

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003179.000014431.html
- anchor: #n2107059
- Companies mentioned: 阪急うめだ本店、ARMANI、Archivio、ジョルジオ アルマーニ、FENDI、HANKYU.MODE STAND、ドリス ヴァン ノッテン、マルニ フラワー カフェ、アン ドゥムルメステール、RAVIR LEVANT、meet me at、mushroom vintage、Camper、カンペール、CAMPERLAB、ANYA HINDMARCH、アニヤ・ハインドマーチ、ANYA LIFE

Facts:
- Dates: Aug. 26, 2026 (Wednesday)–Sept. 22 (Tuesday, holiday)

## Alexander Krichel, a rising star of the contemporary piano world from Germany, appears at the Nikkei Muse Salon. With his refined musicality, he delves into the essence of masterpieces by Schubert and Prokofiev!

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003846.000013972.html
- anchor: #n2107058
- Companies mentioned: ロングランプランニング株式会社、日本経済新聞社、ソニー・クラシカル、ベルリン・クラシックス、新菱冷熱工業、阪急交通社、カンフェティ

Facts:
- General admission: 4,000 yen
- Note: The performance runs for approximately 2 hours

## 【JRタワーホテル日航札幌】実りの秋、森の恵みを味わうレストランフェア“Autumn Harvest”を9月1日より開催

- Published: 2026-08-20T14:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004325.000002213.html
- anchor: #n2107057
- Companies mentioned: JRタワーホテル日航札幌、株式会社オークラ ニッコー ホテルマネジメント

Facts:
- 330 guest rooms
- 35th floor
- 1st floor
- Price: 3,600 yen
- Price: 3,800 yen
- Price: 1,800 yen
- Price: ¥1,200

## abt selects 5 projects for its 2026 “Spot Grant Program,” supporting emerging and ambitious initiatives that open up new possibilities in the environmental field

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:59:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000153768.html
- anchor: #n2106956
- Companies mentioned: 公益社団法人アクト・ビヨンド・トラスト、千葉県立中央博物館、一般社団法人反貧困ネットワーク

Facts:
- Total grant amount
- Number of selected projects

## [Japan’s first: 100 OCR pages per month, free forever] Launch of “OCR最強,” the high-accuracy AI OCR service transforming digital transformation for Japanese businesses

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:55:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000181605.html
- anchor: #n2106957
- Companies mentioned: miryo.AI株式会社、OCR最強

Facts:
- Free forever for up to 100 pages per month
- Monthly fee of 9,800 yen for 101–1,000 pages per month
- Recruiting the first 50 companies for early access
- 1,001枚以上は1枚10円

## LLMO (AIO/GEO) tool “DolphinX AIO” now supports retrieving ChatGPT ad data, enabling detection of competitors’ ChatGPT ads

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:53:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000092256.html
- anchor: #n2106958
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メディアリーチ、ChatGPT、Gemini、Google AIモード、Microsoft Copilot、Perplexity、Claude

Facts:
- Lite plan: 30,000 yen per month (before tax)
- Pro plan: 50,000 yen per month (before tax)
- Business plan: 100,000 yen per month (before tax)
- Capital: 5,000,000 yen

## アッシュ・ペー・フランス、自由が丘に新店舗「Déclic 自由が丘店」を2026年9月17日（木）よりオープン

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:52:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000142.000034526.html
- anchor: #n2106959
- Companies mentioned: アッシュ・ペー・フランス、Déclic、Venerdì Pomeriggio、Laura Stoddart、SAJOU、NACH、Susan Alexandra、March Sisters、Coral & Tusk、DECO、DOIY、Dr.Bloom、Helio Ferretti、Kiwanda、nemunemu、rea Creative Accessories、SAKURAYAMA、Tamao world、THE TINY BIG SISTERS、The Magpie&The Wardrobe

Facts:
- Knit vest ¥35,200 (tax included)
- Top ¥23,100 (tax included)
- Leggings ¥26,400 (tax included)
- Cardigan ¥71,500 (tax included)
- Lace dress ¥79,200 (tax included)
- Jeans ¥59,400 (tax included)
- Clutch bag ¥49,500 (tax included)
- Stickers ¥990 each (tax included)
- Sewing and embroidery needle set ¥5,500 each (tax included)

## “Powder,” the undyed natural color and most popular item in the Premium Cotton series from Imabari towel brand OLSIA, returns to sale on Aug. 20

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:51:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000139144.html
- anchor: #n2106960
- Companies mentioned: OLSIA、株式会社 丹後

Facts:
- Bath sheet [70×150 cm] ¥9,350
- Bath towel [61×120 cm] ¥7,150
- Compact bath towel [43×95 cm] ¥5,500
- Face towel [34×85 cm] ¥4,180
- Hand towel [25×25 cm] ¥1,540

## [Online event on Tuesday, Sept. 8] A seminar on building and publishing your company’s landing page in 1 hour: Create a website without outsourcing, using Claude Code

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:50:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000200.000023145.html
- anchor: #n2106961
- Companies mentioned: プロトスター株式会社、StartupList、JP STARTUPS、起業LOG、経済産業省、東京都、独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構、つくばスタートアップ・エコシステム・コンソーシアム、Diagonal Run Tokyo、一般社団法人日本ベンチャーキャピタル協会

Facts:
- A seminar on Sept. 8, 2026, for seed-stage entrepreneurs around the time of founding
- Date and time: Sept. 8, 2026 (Tuesday), 18:30–19:30
- Capital: ¥89,098,750
- Date established: Nov. 30, 2016

## Webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026: “CG Production Strategies in the Generative AI Era: Workflows That Balance Cost and Quality, Drawing on Project Examples”

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000551.000040283.html
- anchor: #n2106962
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アマナ

Facts:
- Capacity: 100 people
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Number of employees: 520 (consolidated)

## Free “Transport Operations Management DX Fair 2026” webinar on Sept. 10: A comprehensive guide to the latest regulations, roll-call DX and health management DX that transport companies need to know

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:44:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000440.000070819.html
- anchor: #n2106876
- Companies mentioned: 東海電子株式会社

Facts:
- Free webinar “Transport Operations Management DX Fair 2026” on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026
- Transport Operations Management DX Fair 2026: A comprehensive 90-minute guide to the latest regulations, roll-call DX and health management DX that transport companies need to know
- Date and time: Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, 13:30–15:00

## “Automated roll calls beyond the office.” Tokai Denshi to hold a Sept. 3 webinar unveiling its new “e-Tenko Self Type Mobile” in advance

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:44:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000439.000070819.html
- anchor: #n2106877
- Companies mentioned: 東海電子株式会社

Facts:
- Free webinar on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, unveiling the new “e-Tenko Self Type Mobile” in advance
- Date and time: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, 13:30–14:30

## 12th “Remote Area Medical Study Visit”: Medical students learn about healthcare in Minami-Aizu

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:42:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000131431.html
- anchor: #n2106878
- Companies mentioned: 杏林大学、学校法人杏林学園、舘岩愛輝診療所

Facts:
- 4 students
- 886.5k㎡
- Population: 12,763
- 43.7％
- Number of students: 6,154

## 【JOSHU RYDEEN】カラダサポート鍼灸整骨院とユニフォーム・パートナー契約締結

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:41:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000178099.html
- anchor: #n2106879
- Companies mentioned: JOSHU RYDEEN、カラダサポート鍼灸整骨院、株式会社プリマベーラ、有限会社ジェイ・スピリット

## M&AのITリスクを現役エンジニアが評価する、ITデューデリジェンスサービス「テクカリ for ITDD・PMI」提供開始

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:41:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000179722.html
- anchor: #n2106880
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Pimu、テクカリ for ITDD・PMI

Facts:
- Services available in as little as 2 weeks

## Food distribution service for restaurants “KURU Mart” steps up its franchise expansion, with 2 franchise locations in different business categories set to begin operations

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000164225.html
- anchor: #n2106881
- Companies mentioned: KURUマート株式会社、KURU Mart

Facts:
- Monthly sales of approximately 15 million yen
- Deliveries to approximately 150 stores
- 21 supplier partners
- WAU/MAU of 80% or higher
- Approximately 4,000 products
- Approximately 12,000 restaurants
- Of these, approximately 8,000 are our target restaurants

## 新定番フレーバーに“バーベキュー味”が登場！リフレッシュタイムにぴったりな、ひとくちサイズのポテトスナック菓子「ポテト丸」

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000743.000021119.html
- anchor: #n2106882
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社おやつカンパニー、ポテト丸

Facts:
- Net weight: 55 g
- Estimated retail price: around ¥168 (tax included)
- Net weight: 108 g (18 g × 6 bags)
- Estimated retail price: around ¥330 (tax included)
- Sample: 1,200 people (men and women in their 10s to 60s)

## Announcing the number and rate of users and average donation amount by prefecture for hometown tax donations | Latest data for 2026

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:39:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000050602.html
- anchor: #n2106883
- Companies mentioned: ふるさと納税ガイド、総務省、株式会社カリーグズ

Facts:
- The number of hometown tax donation users in Japan was approximately 11.51 million.
- The rate of hometown tax donation users in Japan was 18.2%.
- The average donation by hometown tax donation users in Japan was ¥107,373.

## CAMPER（カンペール） to hold limited-time store “Hiper Mercado de Camper” at 阪急うめだ本店

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:33:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000229.000031308.html
- anchor: #n2106884
- Companies mentioned: CAMPER、カンペール、CAMPERLAB、カンペールラボ、阪急うめだ本店

Facts:
- Right Left ¥31,900
- Junction ¥38,500
- Sietta ¥24,200–
- Anita ¥31,900
- Twins ¥36,300
- Right Left (K400867-001) ¥57,200
- Escandalo ¥80,300–
- Tornado ¥75,900
- Tormenta ¥71,500–
- Vamonos ¥67,100–
- Caramba ¥61,600

## QR・バーコードリーダー「アイコニット」の「コードラリー」がリニューアル！1日最大3回スタンプ獲得可能に、8月は100名様にAmazonギフトカード500円分が当たる

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:33:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000407.000040972.html
- anchor: #n2106885
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メディアシーク、Amazon、デンソーウェーブ

Facts:
- Amazon gift card worth 500 yen

## 【CASETiFY】 CASETiFY announces new collaboration collection “MAKE iT YOURS.” with G-DRAGON to mark its 15th anniversary

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:30:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000196.000044448.html
- anchor: #n2106886
- Companies mentioned: CASETiFY、G-DRAGON、BIGBANG

Facts:
- Worldwide launch on Thursday, August 27, 2026
- Phone cases: ¥6,050 (tax included)
- Tech accessories: ¥880 (tax included)

## New “Chief Vintage Sturgis SD Edition”: Details of Japan sales announced

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000121696.html
- anchor: #n2106752
- Companies mentioned: ポラリスジャパン株式会社、インディアン・モーターサイクル、キャロルウッドLP

Facts:
- A special model with production limited to 125 units worldwide
- Only 5 of the 125 units worldwide are scheduled to be introduced to the Japanese market
- Suggested retail price: ¥3,980,000 (tax included)
- 125th anniversary of インディアン・モーターサイクル
- The first motorcycle rally, held in Sturgis, South Dakota, in 1938
- Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 V-twin engine delivering 156 Nm of torque
- 純空冷1890cc OHV V型2気筒

## Dutch earplug brand “Hears” launches sales in Japan

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000122888.html
- anchor: #n2106751
- Companies mentioned: Hears、株式会社ゲート、Amazon.co.jp、Sónar、Pacha、Saint Laurent、Hearing Health Foundation

Facts:
- “Hears One” with 20 dB attenuation
- “Hears Plus” with 25 dB attenuation
- The estimated market price for Hears One and Hears Plus is ¥6,980 (tax included)

## 【Company Name Change】ルミーズ to change its name to イージャイズ株式会社 in October 2026

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000059992.html
- anchor: #n2106750
- Companies mentioned: ルミーズ株式会社、イージャイズ株式会社、aegise Corporation、aegise2.0、aegise Technical Center Komoro

Facts:
- More than 20,000 companies nationwide have adopted the service
- Oct. 1, 2026

## “Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara” registered as a World Heritage Site; company board chairperson 辻󠄀範明 named an honorary citizen of 明日香村

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000128890.html
- anchor: #n2106749
- Companies mentioned: 長谷工コーポレーション、明日香村、明日香村地域振興公社、飛鳥ハーフマラソン、ブランシエラ ヴィラ 明日香、ブランシエラ 石舞台テラス

Facts:
- On July 26, 2026
- Launched in 2015
- In September 2017
- Since 2018
- More than 300 employee volunteers dispatched each time

## 江田島市 launches a new tourism promotion initiative in earnest through citizen collaboration!

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000076.000060452.html
- anchor: #n2106748
- Companies mentioned: 江田島市、KADOKAWA、RCCラジオ、フジテレビ系、日本旅客船協会、産経新聞、TBS、大阪学院大学、中国放送、広島ホームテレビ、キング軒

Facts:
- All 55 applicants from inside and outside the city have been certified as “Etajima Tourism Ambassadors”
- 15 prominent people active in various fields, including those with ties to the city and those who support it, have been appointed as “Special Mission Etajima Tourism Ambassadors”
- A total of 70 ambassadors are sharing the charms of 江田島市, primarily on social media, drawing on their individual perspectives and reach
- コロナ禍の影響により令和２年には約26万人まで減少した観光客数
- It recovered to approximately 650,000 in Reiwa 7
- Approaching the approximately 710,000 recorded in Heisei 17, the previous high
- A popular spot visited by approximately 30,000 people annually

## AI agents added to the “Rakuraku Document Plus” document management system, making it a new partner for finding information

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000052418.html
- anchor: #n2106747
- Companies mentioned: 住友電工情報システム株式会社、Microsoft、住友電気工業株式会社、公益社団法人日本文書情報マネジメント協会

Facts:
- From ¥1.8 million (excluding tax)
- ¥90,000 (excluding tax) per month

## The era of replacing PCs that still work: “breakdown” as a reason for replacement fell from 56.1% to 39.0% in 3 years

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000165816.html
- anchor: #n2106746
- Companies mentioned: リングロー株式会社、内閣府、環境省

Facts:
- “Breakdown” accounted for 56.1% in the March 2024 survey
- 39.0% in March 2026
- Down 17.1 percentage points in 3 years
- “Other” accounted for 20.0%
- The average service life of PCs was 7.6 years in March 2024
- It was 7.7 years in March 2026
- 300 people involved in purchasing and procuring business PCs
- 59.0% currently use refurbished PCs at work
- 48.7% cited “meeting the required performance and specifications”
- The domestic reuse market was worth ¥3.4986 trillion as of 2024
- ¥4.6 trillion by 2030
- The reuse participation rate among consumers was 40.8%
- Raise it to 50%

## “Non-rotating watercolor lenses” in 6 colors launch today from colored contact lens brand EYE GENIC(アイジェニック)!

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000018275.html
- anchor: #n2106745
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイセイ、エイショウ光学株式会社、EYE GENIC(アイジェニック)

Facts:
- A lineup of 11 colors
- Water content: 38.0%
- Center thickness: 0.090 mm (for -3.00D)

## アイスリーデザイン supports the development of design systems that underpin development productivity in the AI era

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000207.000071958.html
- anchor: #n2106744
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイスリザイン、株式会社アルダグラム、KANNA

Facts:
- Reached 100,000 companies adopting the service in Japan and overseas
- A project period of about 5 months

## Launching a highly secure supply chain information-sharing service using Exostar features, with data managed and operated in Japan

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000597.000093942.html
- anchor: #n2106743
- Companies mentioned: 富士通株式会社、Exostar、米国国立標準技術研究所（NIST）、Microsoft 365

Facts:
- Service launches on August 20, 2026
- Adopted by more than 150,000 companies globally

## 【関光ロジNEXT】To mark the 1st anniversary of its name change, creates and unveils an original animation highlighting the importance of logistics

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000970.000076572.html
- anchor: #n2106742
- Companies mentioned: 関光ロジNEXT、SHKライン、新日本海フェリー、阪九フェリー、関釜フェリー、蘇州下関フェリー、東京九州フェリー

Facts:
- An original story animation running about 6 minutes
- August 20, 2026

## 【JUMELLE × Casselini】First collaboration items to go on sale, with a POP UP event also confirmed!

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:29:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000177342.html
- anchor: #n2106753
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キャセリーニ、Casselini、JUMELLE、ふみあみ

Facts:
- ￥15,400 (inc.tax)

## “HPV Vaccine Lecture & Sunday Vaccination” to be held at 福岡大学病院 (9/13)

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:28:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000159852.html
- anchor: #n2106754
- Companies mentioned: 福岡大学病院、福岡大学

Facts:
- Capacity: 50 people (first come, first served)
- Date and time: Sunday, September 13; registration: 13:00–13:20
- Application deadline: Monday, August 31

## 収穫全体の上位「1%のみ」を採用。年に1度のみ発売。信州中野生まれの厳選ぶどうシリーズ「THE NUMBERED（ザ・ナンバード）」2026年度の予約を開始

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:25:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000129153.html
- anchor: #n2106755
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ケーアイ・オギワラ、BASE、食べチョク

Facts:
- 1 bunch: 13,000 yen (tax included) (shipped in a special box)
- 9 grapes: 3,500 yen (tax included) (shipped in a special box)
- Carefully selecting only bunches with a sugar content of 20% or higher

## 【Chiba, Funabashi】Addressing reliance on individual staff for municipal social media—Funabashi City Hall holds an “Instagram Basics Training” for staff, with 85.7% of participants saying they want to put what they learned into practice “within 1 week”

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:25:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000072164.html
- anchor: #n2106756
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グラヴィティPR、千葉ジェッツふなばし、クボタスピアーズ船橋・東京ベイ

Facts:
- 85.7% of respondents said they wanted to put the training content into practice “within 1 week”
- In the post-training survey, responses were received from all 7 participating staff members

## WECARS advertising on the backs of Paraca parking receipts

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:24:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000176464.html
- anchor: #n2106757
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WECARS、パラカ株式会社

Facts:
- Start date: August 2026

## 【Nishio, Aichi Prefecture】A 100-year-old traditional house to be renovated! Crowdfunding launched for a project to create a base for building shops, led by a young first-class architect.

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:22:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000149.000101477.html
- anchor: #n2106758
- Companies mentioned: 西尾市役所、株式会社HERO ARCHITECT、CAMPFIRE

Facts:
- Target funding amount: 500,000 yen (All-in method)

## Online Smart City Hall seminar on Friday, September 11. Topic: “From applications, benefits and coupons to matching: How LINE Official Accounts are changing the delivery of childcare services”; 栃木県矢板市 to speak

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:21:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000166.000096169.html
- anchor: #n2106759
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Bot Express、栃木県矢板市、GovTech Express、Salesforce

Facts:
- The number of friends added increased by about 1.6 times
- Before implementation, the number of friends added was about 5,800
- By August 2026, the number had risen to about 9,300
- Monthly fee: 130,000 yen
- Adopted by more than 350 municipalities nationwide

## Applications open for individual Korean dance study abroad programs during the 2026 winter break | 1 week–3 months; auditions possible【ノブナガ留学／first 10 applicants】

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:20:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000179653.html
- anchor: #n2106760
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ノブナガダイバーシティ、ノブナガ留学

Facts:
- 2026 winter break
- 1 week–3 months
- First 10 people
- Capital: 9 million yen

## ‘DJMAX RESPECT V’ adds “Clear Pass Season 20” today!

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:20:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001868.000010988.html
- anchor: #n2106761
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEOWIZ、Sanaas、Arcaea、DJMAX RESPECT V、STEAM、XBOX、DJMAX【日本公式】X、DJMAX YouTube公式チャンネル、DJMAX 公式X

Facts:
- “Clear Pass Season 20”
- Songs become free after 3 seasons
- 77 songs’ SC patterns added

## Making life even better for Aqua Bank members! Business partnership launched with セルカ, the car-buying auction service

- Published: 2026-08-20T13:19:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000101.000027158.html
- anchor: #n2106762
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アクアバンク、クイック・ネットワーク株式会社、セルカ

Facts:
- Monthly fee: 550 yen (tax included)
- More than 8,000 businesses nationwide
- [10,000 yen] closing bonus