# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-21 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 7 of 9

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 738 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 140 items from 7 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## [Unwanted items at parents' homes] The No. 1 reason decluttering stalls is “there's too much to tackle.” 54.0% say they “would like to try” a buyback service

- Published: 2026-08-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003174.000044800.html
- anchor: #n2129863
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER Group、東京不用品回収ドド

Facts:
- 31.2% said they had “noticed” how many belongings their parents had when visiting home
- Of the items people felt there were “a lot” of at their parents' homes, 63.5% said “clothes and kimono”
- The No. 1 reason decluttering stalls: “there's too much to tackle”
- 86.4% said they had “never” sorted through unwanted items together with a parent
- For support that would be reassuring, 34.6% said “free appraisal, travel, and cancellation fees”
- 54.0% said they “would like to try” a buyback service to sort unwanted items at their parents' homes

## [Survey on attitudes toward printed promotional materials] About 40% “throw them away on the spot,” while “coupons” and “reference information” are what persuade people to keep them

- Published: 2026-08-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003204.000044800.html
- anchor: #n2129862
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER Group、株式会社小松総合印刷

Facts:
- “Throw them away on the spot”
- “Keep only the items that catch my interest”
- “When they include coupons or special offers”
- “I can pick them up and read them at my leisure”
- Receiving printed promotional materials “improved” their impression of the company or brand

## About 80% choose “sweets and desserts” as gifts when visiting home in summer. “The recipient's preferences” top the list of priorities at about 54%

- Published: 2026-08-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003205.000044800.html
- anchor: #n2129861
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER Group、FOURGRACE

Facts:
- 52.7% said they “always bring” a gift when visiting home in summer
- 79.8% said they choose “sweets and desserts” as gifts when visiting home in summer
- 53.7% said “the recipient's preferences” are the most important factor when choosing a gift
- 45.0% said they buy gifts for summer visits home at “department stores or specialty shops”
- 37.3% said the item they would be happy to have on the summer dining table is “a large serving platter to share”

## The “LOONEY TUNES×MLB” collection makes its debut at GLOBAL WORK KIDS! On sale starting August 21 (Friday)

- Published: 2026-08-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003246.000001304.html
- anchor: #n2129860
- Companies mentioned: GLOBAL WORK、GLOBAL WORK KIDS、アンドエスティHDグループ、株式会社アダストリア、MLB、ワーナー ブラザース ジャパン合同会社、株式会社グレイス、Major League Baseball、ワーナー・ブラザース アニメーション、株式会社アンドエスティ、株式会社アンドエスティ・ロジスティクス、株式会社WeOur

Facts:
- Goes on sale August 21, 2026
- Price: ¥2,970 (tax included)
- More than 40 multi-brand labels
- Approximately 1,500 stores in Japan and overseas
- 230 stores in Japan
- 25 stores overseas

## [Unlimited listening for 1 year for an effective monthly equivalent of ¥666]

- Published: 2026-08-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003626.000022425.html
- anchor: #n2129859
- Companies mentioned: AWA株式会社、Apple Inc.、Google Inc.、株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社

Facts:
- ¥1,800 cashback
- Regular price 9,800 yen
- Will come to ¥8,000
- 実質1か月あたり666円相当
- 200 million songs available for streaming
- Celebrities and users have created approximately 16 million playlists
- 980 yen per month
- 1,080 yen
- 480 yen per month
- 270 yen per month

## 【松坂屋名古屋店】An exhibition of traditional garments symbolizing the aesthetic sensibilities of the Ryukyu Kingdom! “Bingata II: Dress of the Ryukyu Kingdom”

- Published: 2026-08-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003892.000025003.html
- anchor: #n2129858
- Companies mentioned: 松坂屋名古屋店、株式会社 大丸松坂屋百貨店、一般財団法人 J.フロントリテイリング史料館

Facts:
- The Matsuzakaya Collection of approximately 1,500 items, including costumes designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan
- More than 400 years of history since its founding in 1611 (Keicho 16)

## 〈SNIDEL BEAUTY〉A limited-edition palette commemorating the brand’s 5th anniversary is coming from “Eye Designer,” winner of a cumulative 55 Best Cosmetics awards

- Published: 2026-08-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004314.000018505.html
- anchor: #n2129857
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マッシュホールディングス、株式会社マッシュビューティーラボ、SNIDEL BEAUTY

Facts:
- A cumulative 55 Best Cosmetics awards
- 1 limited-edition type, ¥6,600 (tax included)
- Spend ¥8,800 or more on SNIDEL BEAUTY products, including tax

## Akashiya Sanma to make a special appearance in a segment at the September performance of “IMM THEATER Yose”! A special 3 days featuring alternating guest appearances alongside celebrated performers with whom he has close ties

- Published: 2026-08-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005273.000029501.html
- anchor: #n2129856
- Companies mentioned: IMM THEATER、吉本興業株式会社

Facts:
- Sept. 25 (Friday), performance 1: starts at 19:00
- Sept. 26 (Saturday), performance 1: starts at 16:30
- Sept. 27 (Sunday), performance 1: starts at 13:00
- Theater FANCLUB “愛笑夢笑夢” members / Advance tickets: ¥6,500
- Advance tickets: ¥7,000 / At the door: ¥7,000
- 8月22日（土）11:00より先行受付を開始します

## 【濱健人 × ヴィレッジヴァンガード】Special collaboration goods are coming to the ヴィレッジヴァンガード online store!

- Published: 2026-08-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006359.000018131.html
- anchor: #n2129855
- Companies mentioned: 濱健人、ヴィレッジヴァンガード、株式会社シグマ・セブン、煮たか

Facts:
- ¥4,400 (tax included)
- ¥1,200 each (tax included)
- ¥2,200 each (tax included)
- ¥770 each (tax included)
- ￥660 each (tax included)
- ¥2,400 each (tax included)
- 3,500 yen each (tax included)
- 7,000 yen each (tax included)
- ¥4,500 each (tax included)

## A single volume bringing together the fundamentals of generative AI needed in the age of working with AI: “A Clear, Illustrated Guide to the Basics and Mechanics of Generative AI,” on sale Aug. 21 (Friday)

- Published: 2026-08-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007590.000005875.html
- anchor: #n2129854
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インプレス、株式会社インプレスホールディングス、株式会社エイチーム、株式会社SteamCode、株式会社Aill、一般社団法人日本CTO協会、株式会社ミクシィ、株式会社レクター、朝日新聞社、株式会社グッドパッチ

Facts:
- Page count: 248 pages
- List price: 1,980 yen (base price 1,800 yen + 10% tax)
- E-book price: ¥1,980 (¥1,800 before tax + 10% tax) *Impress direct sales price
- Series cumulative total tops 80 million copies

## Anime adaptation announced! The key visual for “Tanuki and Kitsune” is finally unveiled, along with a comment from the author! The latest volume of the comics is also set for release, making “Tanukitsu” a series to watch this fall!

- Published: 2026-08-21T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008824.000016756.html
- anchor: #n2129853
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アニメイトホールディングス、株式会社フロンティアワークス、アカツキメディアスタジオ、テレ東

Facts:
- The series has sold more than 1.35 million copies
- A whopping 61 pages of newly drawn content
- List price: ¥913 (tax included)
- Full-color comics: “Tanuki and Kitsune,” volumes 1–10

## Daiya Shobo and JinJib sign an agency agreement to strengthen support for high school graduate recruitment and career education, aiming to address mismatches in high school graduate employment in Hokkaido

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:54:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000168078.html
- anchor: #n2129723
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダイヤ書房、株式会社ジンジブ、厚生労働省、北海道労働局

Facts:
- The job-offer ratio for high school students is “3.72 times”
- The rate of high school students hoping to find work in Hokkaido is 88.8%
- The same job-offer ratio is 5.79 times
- Established: March 2015
- Founded as a bookstore in Sapporo in 1970

## 【Taka Town, Hyogo Prefecture · Free to attend】Training 43 founders in the past 5 years! “Reiwa 8 Startup Course,” helping turn your dreams into reality, begins Sept. 2 (Wednesday)

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:50:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000168290.html
- anchor: #n2129724
- Companies mentioned: 多可町商工会、多可町役場 商工観光課

Facts:
- Trained 43 founders over the past 5 years
- A 5-session program
- Limited to the first 15 applicants

## 【First in the industry】Born from a “one-word request” by Kazuki Himeno of the ラグビー日本代表 — ex'position unveils “Horse & Shoe,” an innovative jewelry design featuring a horse motif threaded through a horseshoe

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000188803.html
- anchor: #n2129728
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AGT、ex'position、ラグビー日本代表

Facts:
- ¥98,000 and up (tax included)
- From ¥32,667 per month (no installment fees · Paidy)
- Total length: approx. 21–24 cm

## NPO法人シフトエイティ launches crowdfunding for “ジュンバ・ラ・ワトト,” a Kenyan child protection facility that has supported more than 500 children over 21 years

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000167726.html
- anchor: #n2129727
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人シフトエイティ、ジュンバ・ラ・ワトト、株式会社ケイズハウス、現地NGO法人TUNA SHIFT

Facts:
- The first goal is ¥3.5 million
- The second goal is ¥4.5 million
- Currently, 27–31 children live there at any given time

## “Seto Ohashi Bridge Summit Sky Tour” to be held in fiscal 2026; applications now open 【From Aug. 28 (Friday)】

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000147.000103961.html
- anchor: #n2129726
- Companies mentioned: 本州四国連絡高速道路株式会社、琴参観光（株）

Facts:
- 175 m above sea level
- Approx. 3 hours from check-in to departure
- ¥5,500 (tax included) per person
- ¥6,600 (tax included) per person
- ¥2,750 (tax included) per person
- ¥3,300 (tax included) per person
- 48 people per session
- Minimum number of participants: 12

## Sports Force Lab | Research Report 02: Why do managers on athletic teams show distinctive tendencies?

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000036999.html
- anchor: #n2129725
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アーシャルデザイン、Sports Force Lab、東京大学アメリカンフットボール部ウォリアーズ、河合塾グループ株式会社KEIアドバンス、PROG

Facts:
- While the overall competency score was 3.14, below the overall average
- Problem-finding ability (4.14)
- Practical ability (4.29)
- Founded in 1957
- 180 club members
- 130 athletes
- 50 staff members
- Capital: 100 million yen

## 【Visit to Vanuatu’s Espiritu Santo Island for the first time in 7 years】Checking on the current state of vaccine support alongside our supporters

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:49:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000007754.html
- anchor: #n2129729
- Companies mentioned: 認定NPO法人 世界の子どもにワクチンを 日本委員会(JCV)、UNICEF、JICA、細川 佳代子、竹下景子、和田毅、早見優、三國清三、進藤奈邦子、鏡リュウジ、安藤優子、キャップ革命 ボトルマン、株式会社ソシエテミクニ、株式会社タカラトミー

Facts:
- Last year, 2025, we donated approximately ¥117.75 million worth of vaccines and related equipment to children in 4 countries: Myanmar, Laos, Bhutan and Vanuatu.
- Since its founding in 1994, it has delivered vaccines to approximately 140 million children.

## “Companies that don’t use AI will be finished: Claude Code Business Implementation Seminar” for business owners only, to be held in Okinawa on Nov. 25

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:49:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000175627.html
- anchor: #n2129730
- Companies mentioned: NEXT INNOVAITION株式会社、Claude Code、OpenClaw、あなたのAI顧問

Facts:
- 参加費：50,000円（税別）／1名

## Sales list review cut to 15 minutes and monthly appointments reach 20. KIJI corporate database accelerates sales DX at BPO company GoldAgent

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:48:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000081268.html
- anchor: #n2129731
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社GoldAgent、DATAZORA株式会社、岡三証券株式会社、株式会社サイバーエージェント

Facts:
- 従来は半日から1日を要していたリスト精査を約15分に短縮
- A track record of generating 20 appointments per month
- Conducted 18 sales support projects in the past 3 months
- A total of 3,620 hours of sales support
- Generated 514 business meetings
- 53 companies secured as customers
- The conversion rate from business meetings to orders is approximately 10.3%
- Average work time required to generate 1 business meeting: approximately 7 hours

## 東京消防庁の「わくわく！！ぼうさい体験教室」で親子向け防災講座を実施 50名以上がクイズと手づくり冷却材で楽しく学ぶ

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:47:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000163501.html
- anchor: #n2129732
- Companies mentioned: 東京消防庁、一般社団法人絆友会、アークネクスト、田原ひとみ

Facts:
- More than 50 people took part
- August 2, 2026

## 【Kyushu POP UP】Natural care brand track to open a POP UP SHOP at AMU Plaza Hakata from Sept. 11 (Friday), 2026

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:47:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000028204.html
- anchor: #n2129733
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジョエルロティ、track

Facts:
- From Friday, Sept. 11, 2026
- Sept. 24 (Thursday)
- Spend ¥3,300 or more, including tax, on track products
- ¥4,620 including tax
- ¥4,290 including tax
- ¥8,800 including tax

## New report published: Real Estate Flash, “First-Half FY2026 Developer Survey: Preliminary Findings”

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:42:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000359.000036656.html
- anchor: #n2129631
- Companies mentioned: 三菱UFJ信託銀行、MUFG不動産研究所

Facts:
- Publication on our website is planned for around September

## Move beyond rough estimates! KOMAINU releases a new feature that lets you see “real gross profit” at a glance, including outsourcing costs paid to partner companies

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000087940.html
- anchor: #n2129633
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジャガーノート、KOMAINU、KOMAサイン

Facts:
- Used and loved at more than 200 locations
- Customer retention rate of 99% or higher
- More than 170 companies have signed up

## 【群馬県太田市】多国籍のまち・太田にブラジル音楽が響く夜。「DO BRASIL PARA OTA─音でつなぐブラジルと太田─」 9/26初開催！

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000142628.html
- anchor: #n2129632
- Companies mentioned: 群馬県太田市、株式会社エーアイラボオオタ、Coffee&Th!ngs Oh!、太田市美術館・図書館

Facts:
- Visited all 47 prefectures in Japan
- Released 7 albums
- Sept. 26, 2026
- Doors open 16:00
- START 17:00
- Advance tickets: 4,500 yen
- At the door: 5,000 yen

## Results announced for voice AI proof-of-concept experiment with 三次市

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:36:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000172103.html
- anchor: #n2129634
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Verbex、三次市

Facts:
- Handled a total of 394 calls
- Accounted for 49.5% of the total
- Answer accuracy rate: 71.5%
- AI resolution rate: 74.4%
- Rate of answers not based on facts: 2.9%

## One Piece Card Game “World's Strongest Warriors” OP-17 box buyback price forecast: “20,000 yen or more” was the most popular answer at 52.2%! Published by トレゲト (@cardchusen_com)

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:35:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000183006.html
- anchor: #n2129635
- Companies mentioned: トレカプロ株式会社、ONE PIECE、ポケモンカード、遊戯王カード、Amazon.co.jp、楽天ブックス、ヨドバシ・ドット・コム、プレミアムバンダイ

Facts:
- The most common answer was “20,000 yen or more,” at 52.2%.
- 1 unopened box (list price 5,760 yen; 24 packs)
- As of Aug. 19, 2026, 23,800 yen with shrink wrap
- A total of 87.9% expected a price of “10,000 yen or more”
- Just 1.7% (2 votes) forecast a price below retail (5,000 yen or less)
- 「1〜2万円」と答えた35.7%
- The pre-release buyback price of 31,000 yen fell to 19,100 yen 2 days after release, on Aug. 2
- Overall winning rate: 36%
- Overall winning rate: 35%
- Capital: 9.9 million yen

## Gene expression profiling of low-concentration hydrogen inhalation: a 15-year research lineage—liver, brain, sepsis, and gut microbiota; 8 papers | University of Tokyo, Keio and others

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:34:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000047753.html
- anchor: #n2129636
- Companies mentioned: MiZ株式会社、東京大学、慶應義塾大学、国立成育医療研究センター、阪大、中南大学、大阪大学医学部、順天堂大学、理化学研究所、Springer

Facts:
- 15-year research lineage
- 8 papers
- Verified inhalation environment value: 10 vol%
- 115 gut microbiome gene markers
- 67–99.99 vol%

## 【北海道どさんこプラザあべのハルカス店】北海道の“おいしい”が大集合！「なまらいいっしょ北海道フェアinべのハルカス」開催｜道産のこだわり商品を期間限定で販売

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:34:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000166399.html
- anchor: #n2129637
- Companies mentioned: 北海道商工会連合会、北海道どさんこプラザあべのハルカス店、新得タウンマネージメント、サンアース大雪、菓子匠 森下松風庵、おだしの美味香、杉山牧場、美深白樺ブルワリー、Lake Toya beer、燻製工房Thmey、エムプランニング、お肉屋さんたどころ

Facts:
- 10 businesses are exhibiting at this fair
- 10 businesses are exhibiting at this fair, selling 78 product varieties
- Drinkable yogurt: Made with fresh milk from Kitahiro Farm and the gentle acidity of “Tokachi Milk Lactic Acid Bacteria TM96,” discovered in milk from Tokachi. Rich and full-bodied, with mild acidity and a flavor that combines the taste of milk (milky richness, sweetness, and creamy body) with the taste of yogurt. 200 ml/450 yen (refrigerated product)
- Kuma-zasa Chai: Carefully crafted from kuma-zasa grown in the natural surroundings of the Daisetsuzan mountain range in Hokkaido, this caffeine-free chai brings out the zing of ginger. 1 bag, 15 g/600 yen
- Hokkaido Naganuma Karinto Manju: Hokkaido-grown azuki beans and

## Low-voltage battery storage facility seminar on Sept. 9 (Wednesday): Explaining equipment selection for stable operations and key points for entering the market

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:32:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000167163.html
- anchor: #n2129638
- Companies mentioned: GoodWe Japan株式会社、鶴田電機株式会社、アグリゲーター、EMS事業者

Facts:
- A seminar for businesses considering entering the low-voltage battery storage facility business will be held on Sept. 9, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Date and time: Sept. 9, 2026 (Wednesday), 14:00–17:00

## YouTube channel “Nora Ana: Daisuke Takahashi’s Sports Announcer Workplace” launches! Enhancing the value of those who communicate sports and creating their future.

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000058415.html
- anchor: #n2129652
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルメロウズ、株式会社ココロックス

Facts:
- Has been active for 22 years

## 【京阪園芸株式会社】～桜を救う新たな挑戦～特定外来生物「クビアカツヤカミキリ」対策プロジェクトを始動！

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000087492.html
- anchor: #n2129651
- Companies mentioned: 京阪園芸株式会社、リバイブ

Facts:
- Manages parks and green spaces at around 20 locations in the Kansai region

## Makko診断ポータル surpasses 120 million cumulative uses! Use accelerates with the addition of new genres such as games and horror

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000143217.html
- anchor: #n2129650
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ギミックプラス、Makko診断ポータル、やみなか本舗、みるる、HARU、にぎやかしぃ、もっくん、赤羽うさぎ、シンキング

Facts:
- 120 million cumulative diagnoses
- 100 million diagnoses to date
- More than 20 million diagnoses

## 8月のおせちが楽天市場全体で1位にちこり村「田舎の手づくりおせち」が楽天総合デイリーランキング11年連続1位（※1）

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000075842.html
- anchor: #n2129649
- Companies mentioned: ちこり村、楽天市場、株式会社サラダコスモ、岐阜・中津川 ちこり村

Facts:
- No. 1 in the daily rankings for 11 consecutive years
- Survey of 1,000 people who have purchased osechi
- 24.0%, or about 1 in 4 people, said that “returning home for Obon or getting together with family and relatives prompts them to think about osechi”
- A total of 4,621 reviews have been submitted to date
- 5-star reviews account for 80.5% (3,722 reviews)
- Revenue: 26.3 billion yen

## LeCHECK launches an AI agent feature that streamlines contract review in Word

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000051277.html
- anchor: #n2129648
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リセ、Microsoft、西村あさひ法律事務所

Facts:
- Reviewed by a total of more than 30 specialist lawyers
- Established: June 2018

## Looks like takoyaki, but it’s gelato inside! Introducing “Takoyaki Gelato”!!

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000099.000163102.html
- anchor: #n2129647
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社UNI、別腹キッチンカー「ジェラート号」

Facts:
- Price: 700 yen (tax included)
- Price: 500 yen (tax included)
- Choose from 8 gelato flavors in total: 6 regular and 2 limited-time flavors.
- Sunday, August 23
- 10:00–16:00 daily

## ロンシャン2026年秋冬コレクション「CREATIVE CURIOSITY」

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000140.000017782.html
- anchor: #n2129646
- Companies mentioned: ロンシャン、ロンシャン・ジャパン株式会社、キャロライン・ヘラン、トーマス・ヘザーウィック、B Corp™

Facts:
- Presented across all 74 looks
- Operates more than 400 directly managed boutiques in 80 countries worldwide
- Has 36 stores nationwide

## Disaster preparedness made easy to start and maintain: SONAtive disaster preparedness online shop opens

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000160.000065544.html
- anchor: #n2129645
- Companies mentioned: プラス株式会社、ジョインテックスカンパニー、株式会社キングジム、豊光株式会社

Facts:
- A selection of around 700 items
- Opens on Aug. 21, 2026
- 防災備蓄品3日分セット（収納しやすいA4厚型ファイル入りセット、株式会社キングジム）、11,664円（税込）
- 緊急脱出ハンマー（シートベルトを切断するカッター機能も装備、豊光株式会社）、1,811円（税込）
- １回のご注文金額が11,000円（税込）以上の場合、送料無料
- A flat shipping fee of 980 yen (tax included) applies to orders under 11,000 yen (tax included)

## 福岡 麻生公務員専門学校、福岡県警×ASO スペシャルオープンキャンパスを開催！現役警察官が仕事の魅力を高校生に紹介

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000202.000055901.html
- anchor: #n2129644
- Companies mentioned: 学校法人麻生塾、麻生公務員専門学校、福岡県警、ASO

Facts:
- More than 100 high school students and parents participated

## フージャースキャピタルマネジメント has secured preferential negotiation rights for a new apartment property as an asset for a private REIT. It will continue efforts to further expand its asset scale and seeks to enhance investor value.

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000218.000140756.html
- anchor: #n2129643
- Companies mentioned: フージャースキャピタルマネジメント、フージャースプライベートリート投資法人

Facts:
- Total floor area: 4,292.08 m²
- Completed: August 2008
- Established: August 2019

## [Free appraisal] Get organized this summer! The “高価買取おたからや” pop-up purchase fair will be held at “島忠ホームズ三郷中央店” in Misato, Saitama Prefecture! | Aug. 22 (Sat.)–Sept. 4 (Fri.)

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000332.000080252.html
- anchor: #n2129642
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社いーふらん、高価買取おたからや、島忠ホームズ三郷中央店

Facts:
- Operating more than 1,960 stores worldwide
- High rating rate 96.2%
- Overseas-made gold bullion, 1kg: 30,002,000 yen
- Accessories found at a family home (K18, 238.9 g): ¥5,368,400
- Bracelet purchased overseas (K22, 79.1 g): ¥2,164,300

## [Case study] After 6 years, an in-venue prize drawing moves from paper to online. A shared gachapon across all stores drew 7,755 participants over 11 days

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000414.000097870.html
- anchor: #n2129641
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社on the bakery、ジェイアール東海静岡開発株式会社、ASTY静岡、JR東海グループ、TOKAI STATION POINT

Facts:
- Total participation: 7,755 times (11 days)
- Total sales across the facility: 107.3% year-on-year
- Customer count: 104.7% year-on-year
- 参加条件：館内の対象店舗で1会計1,500円（税込）以上のお買い上げにつき1日1回
- The annual cost of “Croissant,” including the initial fee, is about ¥650,000.

## 四季菓⼦の店 HIBIKA（ひびか） will begin selling gifts celebrating the bountiful autumn harvest on Sept. 3 (Thu.).

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001302.000017643.html
- anchor: #n2129640
- Companies mentioned: 四季菓⼦の店 HIBIKA（ひびか）、株式会社 エーデルワイス

Facts:
- 4-piece box: ¥2,268 (base price: ¥2,100)
- 8-piece box: ¥4,320 (base price: ¥4,000)
- 3-piece box: ¥918 (base price: ¥850)
- 6-piece box: ¥1,782 (base price: ¥1,650)
- 9-piece box: ¥2,700 (base price: ¥2,500)
- 12-piece box: ¥3,564 (base price: ¥3,300)
- 15-piece box: ¥4,320 (base price: ¥4,000)
- 5-piece box: ¥1,512 (base price: ¥1,400)
- 10-piece box: ¥3,024 (base price: ¥2,800)

## [New publication] The Semiconductor Industry in the Physical AI Era: The 2030 Hegemony Scenario Through the Lens of Constraint Economics. Published by: (株)シーエムシー・リサーチ

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003062.000012580.html
- anchor: #n2129639
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シーエムシー・リサーチ、NVIDIA、TSMC、Intel、Samsung、SK hynix、Micron

Facts:
- Book (print edition): ¥220,000 (tax included)
- Book + CD (PDF edition): ¥275,000 (tax included)
- A4 format, paperback, 208 pages

## ロームシアター京都10周年×京都市交響楽団70周年共同プロジェクトProject B『ブリテン：春の交響曲』

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:25:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000150611.html
- anchor: #n2129550
- Companies mentioned: ロームシアター京都、京都市交響楽団、東京混声合唱団、京都市少年合唱団、ANTIBODIES Collective

Facts:
- ロームシアター京都 10th anniversary
- 京都市交響楽団 70th anniversary
- Founded in 1958
- S seats: ¥8,000
- A seats: ¥7,000

## The “Earth NASA Randoseru” order event will be held at Tokiwa Wasada in Oita.

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:24:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000418.000077136.html
- anchor: #n2129551
- Companies mentioned: CHIKYU株式会社、NASA、WWFジャパン、IUCN

Facts:
- Tax-inclusive price: ¥68,000 / pre-tax price: ¥74,800
- Tax-inclusive price: ¥81,000 / pre-tax price: ¥89,100
- Tax

## [New release] A little something better than usual, with no need to blend it yourself! “Shirogane Blend Roasted Sesame” and “Shirogane Blend Ground Sesame,” made with 2 types of sesame

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:23:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000168158.html
- anchor: #n2129552
- Companies mentioned: カタギ食品、カタギ食品株式会社

Facts:
- Shirogane Blend Roasted Sesame, 60 g
- Shirogane Blend Ground Sesame, 55 g
- Suggested retail price: ¥198
- Founded in 1919
- Capital: 30,000 thousand yen

## 【石川県小松市】「鉄板焼肉 しんらえん」がつくる"継ぎ足し"の味。牛タンシチュー・牛タンカレー・牛すじ煮込み・もつ煮込みがふるさと納税返礼品に登場

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:20:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000126983.html
- anchor: #n2129553
- Companies mentioned: 小松市、鉄板焼肉 しんらえん、コマツ

Facts:
- Donation amount: ¥17,000
- 1個あたり300g
- Best before 1 month from the date of manufacture

## [Free appraisal] Get organized this summer! The “高価買取おたからや” pop-up purchase fair will be held at “島忠ホームズ南津守店” in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture! | Aug. 22 (Sat.)–Sept. 11 (Fri.)

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:20:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000331.000080252.html
- anchor: #n2129554
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社いーふらん、高価買取おたからや、島忠ホームズ南津守店

Facts:
- Operating more than 1,960 stores worldwide
- High rating rate 96.2%
- Overseas-made gold bullion, 1kg: 30,002,000 yen
- Accessories found at a family home (K18, 238.9 g): ¥5,368,400
- Bracelet purchased overseas (K22, 79.1 g): ¥2,164,300

## Notice: Players Rui Onuki, Daigo Hirashima and Yuwa Fukuoka promoted to the first team for the 2026/27 season

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:19:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000299.000087317.html
- anchor: #n2129555
- Companies mentioned: 鹿島アントラーズ、鹿島アントラーズユース、鹿島アントラーズジュニア、鹿島アントラーズジュニアユース、鹿島アントラーズつくばジュニアユース、鹿島学園高校、レスチジュニア

Facts:
- Starting in January 2027
- 169 cm
- 66 kg
- 167 cm
- 62 kg
- 170 cm
- 69 kg

## 【AMDA】報告会のお知らせ 令和8年熊本地震被災者緊急支援活動

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:15:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000181500.html
- anchor: #n2129556
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人アムダ、AMDA、岡山大学

Facts:
- ５ doctors, 3 nurses, １ psychologist, １ occupational therapist, １ acupuncturist and 3 coordinators
- First 20 people; no registration required
- Projects carried out in 67 countries worldwide
- 62 countries and regions worldwide
- A total of 262 cases

## [Free appraisal] Get organized this summer! The “高価買取おたからや” pop-up purchase fair will be held at “イオン松江ショッピングセンター” in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture! | Aug. 22 (Sat.)–Sept. 4 (Fri.)

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000330.000080252.html
- anchor: #n2129432
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社いーふらん、高価買取おたからや、イオン松江ショッピングセンター

Facts:
- Operating more than 1,960 stores worldwide
- High rating rate 96.2%
- Overseas-made gold bullion, 1kg: 30,002,000 yen
- Accessories found at a family home (K18, 238.9 g): ¥5,368,400
- Bracelet purchased overseas (K22, 79.1 g): ¥2,164,300

## “Aim for the league title! Hawks Support Time Deposit” now available

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000422.000029076.html
- anchor: #n2129431
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社福岡銀行、福岡ソフトバンクホークス、ふくおかフィナンシャルグループ、熊本銀行、十八親和銀行、福岡中央銀行、みんなの銀行

Facts:
- From Friday, August 21, 2026

## “Relaxing Mask※1” launches from skincare brand RISM（リズム）! A booster-inspired pre-treatment※2 serum relaxes tight-feeling skin※1 and draws in moisture

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000489.000012773.html
- anchor: #n2129430
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サン・スマイル、RISM（リズム）、PLAZA、@cosme、アインズ＆トルペ、ドン・キホーテ

Facts:
- Price: ¥770 (tax included)
- Contents: 7 sheets

## [100th store in Japan] Aburasoba specialty shop 東京油組総本店 豊田組 to OPEN on Wednesday, Aug. 26, in a new commercial complex directly connected to Toyota-shi Station in Aichi

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:04:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000753.000031747.html
- anchor: #n2129433
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ホットランドホールディングス、株式会社ホットランド西日本、株式会社サッポロ実業、東京油組総本店

Facts:
- 100 stores in Japan
- “Aburasoba” ¥880
- “Spicy miso aburasoba” ¥980
- Abura soba ¥880 → ¥500
- Spicy miso abura soba ¥980 → ¥600

## [No net!?] The 3rd Asian Championship 2026 in “Crossminton,” a next-generation racket sport featuring explosive high-speed rallies, will be held in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture!

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:02:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000105922.html
- anchor: #n2129434
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人 日本クロスミントン協会、スピードミントン社、PRIME STAGE社

Facts:
- As of June 2026, the number of Crossminton clubs in Japan had grown to 61 nationwide
- Players face off across their own and their opponent’s 5.5-meter-square courts, 12.8 m apart
- Expected participants: 130 singles players

## 東京科学大学と国立がん研究センターが協定を締結－がん克服に向けて、最先端の「医工融合」により革新的診断・治療技術の社会実装を加速－

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000184349.html
- anchor: #n2129435
- Companies mentioned: 東京科学大学、国立がん研究センター、Science Tokyo

Facts:
- Aug. 19, 2026

## The 三 parties—島根県海士町, 株式会社cosmobloom and Earth Sensing Technologies株式会社—sign a comprehensive partnership agreement on the social implementation of satellite communications technology

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188321.html
- anchor: #n2129486
- Companies mentioned: 島根県海士町、株式会社cosmobloom、Earth Sensing Technologies株式会社

## Turning the ability to view art into the ability to reexamine local organizations. CoIE to launch “Art Leadership Program 2026” in October

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000189354.html
- anchor: #n2129485
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人Co-Innovation Ecosystem、Co-Innovation University、公益財団法人福武財団、ベネッセアートサイト直島

Facts:
- Program fee: ¥280,000 (before tax)
- Estimated on-site expenses: approximately ¥200,000–250,000
- Capacity: 15 people

## Applications for the 3rd advance registration period for the “Workplace Environment Improvement Grant for Heat Mitigation” open on Monday, Aug. 24

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000182103.html
- anchor: #n2129484
- Companies mentioned: 東京都、公益財団法人東京しごと財団、デジタル庁

Facts:
- 200,000 yen
- 1,000 companies

## [Kino-mura, Tokigawa, Saitama] A look at the sensibilities behind 4 woodworkers in their 30s and 40s who work in their community. Public talk event to be held on Saturday, Sept. 5!

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000186120.html
- anchor: #n2129483
- Companies mentioned: オクムサデザイン、一環舎、つばめ木工部、ホリコシ製作所、木工ふくよか、燈 akarito

Facts:
- 4 young woodworkers
- Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026
- Saturday, Sept. 5
- Thursday， September 10
- 14:00～15:00
- 11:00～18:00
- Adults: 500 yen
- Children: 300 yen

## 【Kashiwa City's first location / Event】グリーンランド, celebrating its 30th anniversary, will hold an event to mark the opening of its new showroom from Sept. 11※ to 13

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000184992.html
- anchor: #n2129482
- Companies mentioned: グリーンランド、Panasonic、エクシブ、ReFa、銀座千疋屋、森田農園

Facts:
- More than 61,180 projects completed to date
- More than 3,000 projects completed annually
- Average Google review rating: ★4.8
- More than 65 contest awards
- Pair stay vouchers for the members-only エクシブ resort hotel (worth 60,000 yen; 2 pairs over the weekend)
- ReFa FINE BUBBLE U＋ (worth 30,000 yen; 3 groups over the weekend)
- 銀座千疋屋 gift voucher (worth 5,000 yen; 6 groups over the weekend)
- A 1,000-yen assortment of summer vegetables from 森田農園

## A lifesaving camp launched by an active firefighter, “Protecting Children’s Lives, This Town Camp,” reaches its crowdfunding goal, with 117 supporters. Event set for September 11–12 at Ibuki Onsen in Kaizuka City!

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000185727.html
- anchor: #n2129481
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人いのちを繋ぐGOODLUCK、かいづかいぶき温泉、熊本県氷川町

Facts:
- The number of supporters reached 117

## 【Jinba】has obtained a SOC 2 Type2 Assurance Report for both the Flow and App platforms

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000117318.html
- anchor: #n2129480
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Carnot、Carnot社、米国公認会計士協会、AICPA

Facts:
- Coverage period: December 1, 2025
- March 31, 2026 Report type

## World first※1: KC SKIN launches Age Care Cream, formulated with 18 billion※4 naturally derived W exosomes※2※3

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000168497.html
- anchor: #n2129479
- Companies mentioned: KC SKIN、株式会社ハネオス

Facts:
- 1個あたり180億個※4のエクソソーム
- Contents: 30 g
- Price: ¥4,400 (tax included)

## Laser-process-driven deep tech company Quantec raises 100 million yen from ごうぎんキャピタル

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000181003.html
- anchor: #n2129478
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Quantec、ごうぎんキャピタル株式会社、ごうぎんご縁結び1号投資事業有限責任組合

Facts:
- A 100 million yen third-party allotment

## 【Survey】The ideal for relocating to rural areas is “living in two locations,” at 33%, ahead of “full relocation” at 23.5%. If they could maintain their income, 74% would consider relocating

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000167690.html
- anchor: #n2129477
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウェブリポ、フランチャイズWEBリポート

Facts:
- Survey of 200 people
- Ages 25–59
- 1,000 people

## Best Sign releases a “Contract DX” white paper for the electronic components and semiconductor industries

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000112550.html
- anchor: #n2129476
- Companies mentioned: ベストサイン・ジャパン株式会社、BestSign

## 【湯本電機】Shin Machikoba begins accepting factory tours, offering a behind-the-scenes look at faster prototyping and development and its machining capabilities for difficult-to-cut materials

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000070184.html
- anchor: #n2129475
- Companies mentioned: 湯本電機株式会社、YUMO PARTS

Facts:
- Estimates delivered in as little as 2 hours
- Processing capabilities for more than 200 types of metal and resin

## cosmobloom signs a comprehensive partnership agreement with 島根県海士町 and Earth Sensing Technologies株式会社 on the social implementation of satellite communications technology

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000148294.html
- anchor: #n2129474
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社cosmobloom、Earth Sensing Technologies株式会社、島根県海士町

## Companies that succeed and struggle with foreign hiring: person-dependent succession vs. welcoming inexperienced workers【Free access available Aug. 24–28 only】

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000182848.html
- anchor: #n2129473
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アスレバ、野村證券株式会社

Facts:
- More than 60 registered support organizations
- Track record of negotiations and support with over 1,000 companies
- Available free for a limited time starting Monday, August 24, 2026

## AI-powered in-vehicle accident prevention system begins operation on route buses

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000022679.html
- anchor: #n2129472
- Companies mentioned: 京王電鉄バス株式会社、京王バス株式会社、日野自動車株式会社、日本バス協会

Facts:
- Operations to begin in late August 2026
- September 7 to October 2, 2026 (予定)

## Turning hospital bulletin boards into valuable communication spaces. Dr.JOY to launch JOY発信, a digital signage system for managing in-hospital notices, on August 21

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000118372.html
- anchor: #n2129471
- Companies mentioned: Dr.JOY株式会社

Facts:
- Starting Friday, August 21, 2026
- More than 80 high-quality templates
- Limited to the first 10 facilities

## 【税理士法人チェスター】The number of affiliated tax accountants has topped 100!

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000015160.html
- anchor: #n2129470
- Companies mentioned: 税理士法人チェスター

Facts:
- The number of affiliated tax accountants has topped 100
- More than 19,000 inheritance tax returns filed to date
- More than 3,000 annually
- Operates 21 locations nationwide
- More than 500 employees, including those at group companies
- Tax audit rate of 1% or less

## シーボン adopts ケミカン SDS Management, eliminating reliance on individual employees and advancing compliance with global regulations

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000024863.html
- anchor: #n2129469
- Companies mentioned: シーボン、ケミカン、CREATE-SIMPLE

Facts:
- Approximately 700 chemical products
- More than 50 current regulations in Japan and overseas
- SDS documents more than 5 years old

## 辰野株式会社 undertakes a corporate rebranding centered on “co-creating a radiant nature”

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000058542.html
- anchor: #n2129468
- Companies mentioned: 辰野株式会社

Facts:
- 90th anniversary of its founding in 2024
- Use to begin on August 21, 2026

## First location in the greater Tokyo area! The Aichi-Nagoya 2026 official licensed shop (inside 丸善丸の内本店) is now open!

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000174790.html
- anchor: #n2129467
- Companies mentioned: 愛知・名古屋2026マーケティング代理店業務共同事業体ライセンシング事務局、公益財団法人愛知・名古屋アジア・アジアパラ競技大会組織委員会、丸善丸の内本店

Facts:
- The Aichi-Nagoya Asian and Asian Para Games to be held in 2026
- Opened on Thursday, August 20, 2026

## セカンズデジタル to host a webinar on September 8 themed around “brand awareness in the AI era” — explaining how to build brands chosen by AI through search data and awareness surveys

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000079006.html
- anchor: #n2129466
- Companies mentioned: secondz digital株式会社、株式会社アスマーク、ChatGPT、Google AI、ボストン コンサルティング グループ、トランスコスモス、アットホーム、アイスタイル、Finatext

Facts:
- To be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- 11:00〜12:00
- Monday, September 7, 2026

## 【Kalodata Weekly】Japan TikTok Shop market GMV reaches 2.473 billion yen, up 7.6% week over week; number of live rooms falls 18.4%, rebounding during the Obon week (week of August 10)

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000167462.html
- anchor: #n2129465
- Companies mentioned: Kalodata Japan、株式会社 Kalowave Japan、TikTok Shop

Facts:
- GMV: 2.473 billion yen
- Up 7.6% week over week
- Sales totaled 989,000 items
- +3.5%
- Average selling price: 2,501 yen
- +4.0%
- Advertising budgets up 31.6% week over week
- Advertising budgets expanded 31.6% week over week to 38.038 million yen
- Number of live rooms down 18.4%
- Number of new fans down 11.7%

## Football fun for everyone! “Universal Futsal” to be held in Kawagoe on Sunday, September 6

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000162819.html
- anchor: #n2129464
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人リバリューライフ、日本サッカー協会（JFA）

Facts:
- Will be held in Kawagoe on Sunday, September 6, 2026
- Date and time: Sunday, September 6, 2026, 16:00–18:00
- Capacity: 16 people
- Participation fee to support the activity: 1,000 yen

## By cutting pole installation costs to about 1/7 of the previous level, coin-operated parking can now be operated even on sites used for short periods. by DENNOU PARK

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000069896.html
- anchor: #n2129463
- Companies mentioned: DataHax株式会社、DENNOU PARK

Facts:
- Construction completed in as little as 1 day※2

## Sasaichi Shuzo, a sake brewery founded 360 years ago that brews sacred sake for Mount Fuji, will serve and specially release its sake “旦,” brewed with Fuji’s clear waters, at the Chinka Festival—a ritual to quell Mount Fuji’s fire—held at 北口本宮冨士浅間神社, where it offers sacred sake

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000100083.html
- anchor: #n2129462
- Companies mentioned: 笹一酒造株式会社、北口本宮冨士浅間神社、諏訪神社、小林信保大月市長、ANA、OLIFANT

Facts:
- With a history spanning more than 450 years
- Aug. 26, 2026
- Opening in June 2026

## Chrono24 releases the “ロレックス Report 2026”: the reigning champion and a changing market

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000055849.html
- anchor: #n2129461
- Companies mentioned: Chrono24、ロレックス、カルティエ、パテック フィリップ、オーデマ ピゲ、ヴァシュロン・コンスタンタン、オメガ

Facts:
- Buyers under 30 have cut the share of their spending allocated to ロレックス more than any other age group. At its peak in 2022, about half of their watch spending went to ロレックス, but that share has now fallen to about 34%
- ロレックス accounts for about 31% of transaction value on the Chrono24 marketplace
- followed by オメガ at about 11%
- and パテック フィリップ at about 6%
- Datejust is now the largest collection on Chrono24, accounting for about 28% of ロレックス transaction value
- ロレックス accounts for the highest share of watch transaction value among North American buyers, at 35.4%
- Up from about 27% in 2018
- In Asia, it has fallen from the low 30% range to around 20%.
- マーケットプレイスにおけるロレックスのシェアは、2022年初頭に44.1％のピークを記録した後
- ロレックス価格指数は2019年を約55％上回る水準にあります

## 【キャセイ】Launches direct flights to Almaty, Kazakhstan, its first destination in Central Asia, starting Jan. 9, 2027

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000170.000079915.html
- anchor: #n2129460
- Companies mentioned: キャセイ、キャセイパシフィック、キャセイカーゴ、香港エクスプレス航空、エアホンコン、ワンワールド・アライアンス

Facts:
- The inaugural flight will depart Hong Kong on Jan. 9, 2027.

## 【mederi調査】Z世代女性が性教育でもっと詳しく知りたかった内容1位は「避妊方法」

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000189.000054252.html
- anchor: #n2129459
- Companies mentioned: mederi株式会社、mederi Pill、mederi for biz

Facts:
- 28.4% of women in their 10s and 20s said they had no sexual experience
- 50.3% said they had felt impatient or anxious when comparing whether they had sexual experience with people around them
- 78.1% had received sex education at school or elsewhere
- 6.2% had learned about emergency contraception
- 4.3% had learned about visiting a gynecologist or medical institution
- 性教育でもっと詳しく知りたかった内容1位は「避妊方法」17.2％
- Next was “low-dose birth control pills,” at 15.0%
- “Emergency contraception” came in at 14.3%
- 74.5% said they had felt they could not tell whether information about sex and their bodies was accurate
- “Because it’s embarrassing” and “Because I don’t know who to ask” tied for the top reason at 18.8% each
- 78.7% said that information about sex, pregnancy and contra...

## 明石駅前の大型商業施設「アスピア明石」 has adopted the foot traffic analysis AI Agent「ミセシル」, using data to advance renovation planning and optimize tenant recruitment and floor layouts

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000223.000091540.html
- anchor: #n2129458
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社GROWTH VERSE、明石地域振興開発株式会社、アスピア明石、ミセシル

Facts:
- Location data covering 30 million people, among the industry’s largest datasets
- 480 million web browsing records
- 180 million purchase receipt records

## The world of an iconic sneaker representing street culture recreated with LEGO® bricks: the “Nike Air Force 1 x LEGO® Set”

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000225.000048417.html
- anchor: #n2129457
- Companies mentioned: レゴジャパン株式会社、NIKE、レゴグループ、レゴランド®・ジャパン・リゾート、レゴランド®・ディスカバリー・センター東京、レゴランド®・ディスカバリー・センター大阪、ベネリック レゴ®ストア 楽天市場店

Facts:
- Approx. 26 cm high × 35 cm wide × 10 cm deep
- Suggested retail price: 15,980 yen (tax included)
- 1,093 pieces
- Suggested retail price: 16,980 yen (tax included)
- 1,213 pieces
- Suggested retail price: 11,980 yen (tax included)
- 809 pieces
- Suggested retail price: 6,780 yen (tax included)
- 454 pieces

## Share umbrellas at the office to prepare for heat and sudden torrential rain! Launch of the corporate umbrella-sharing service “Aikasa Office”.

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000229.000036740.html
- anchor: #n2129456
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Nature Innovation Group、三菱地所グループ、三菱地所パークス、NTTデータイントラマート、株式会社NTTデータイントラマート

Facts:
- 96.4% of users said they were satisfied
- Around 9,000 “Aikasa mini” umbrellas
- PoC経費を1社あたり上限約1,000万円まで都が負担
- More than 2,500 locations

## A hairpin featuring the moon in the night sky and natural stones that sway dreamily, from 和心's hairpin brand 『かんざし屋wargo』

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000230.000010740.html
- anchor: #n2129455
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社和心、かんざし屋wargo、The Ichi、マイグレ株式会社

Facts:
- Price: 5,720 yen (tax included)
- Shaft: 12 cm long
- Motif: approx. 9.8 m long
- Number of employees: 177 (including non-regular employees)
- Capital: 443,651,518 yen (including capital reserves)

## Support for areas affected by the Kumamoto earthquake: 北海道士別市 begins accepting proxy donations through hometown tax contributions

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000230.000122077.html
- anchor: #n2129454
- Companies mentioned: LR株式会社、北海道士別市、熊本県益城町

Facts:
- Application period: Aug. 21, 2026 (Fri)–Dec. 31, 2026 (Thu)
- Donations start at 2,000 yen.

## 【Now accepting participants!】Holding the “宮崎県 Nursing Career Fair”

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000234.000115850.html
- anchor: #n2129453
- Companies mentioned: 宮崎県、ホテルニューウェルシティ宮崎

Facts:
- Expected to graduate in or after March 2028

## Tsuno Food Industrial to hold a POP-UP event for “Maruino,” an inner-care tablet made from rice bran, at Hankyu Umeda Main Store!

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000246.000027263.html
- anchor: #n2129452
- Companies mentioned: 築野食品工業株式会社、Cosme Kitchen、Biople、TSUNO

Facts:
- 1粒あたり250mg配合
- 1日3粒
- Equivalent to about 4 cups of brown rice
- 3,456 yen (tax included)
- 216 yen (tax included)

## A survey found that 68.3% experience skin irritation from fall pollen, with around 70% of them mistaking it for “summer-fatigued skin”

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000258.000056499.html
- anchor: #n2129451
- Companies mentioned: 医療法人社団鉄結会、アイシークリニック

Facts:
- Just 23.0% knew about the condition known as “pollen-induced dermatitis”
- Only 17.7% sought dermatological care for fall skin irritation
- The figure reached 58.7% for those whose skin irritation lasted 2 weeks or more
- Number of survey participants: 300

## “PeopleX AI Interview” launches an API integration feature that connects with applicant tracking systems and other platforms

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000286.000139786.html
- anchor: #n2129450
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PeopleX、株式会社アスパーク、Lognavi

Facts:
- More than 250,000 students
- More than 900 corporate accounts
- Capital: 50 million yen
- Capital: 116 million yen

## 【資さんうどん】“HAPPY Natsu-shi Coupon,” offering 50 yen off dine-in orders, will be distributed at 38 資さんうどん locations starting Aug. 21 (Fri)!

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000385.000037031.html
- anchor: #n2129449
- Companies mentioned: 資さんうどん、株式会社資さん

Facts:
- 50 yen off dine-in orders
- 38 資さんうどん locations
- Sep. 1 (Tue)–Sep. 30 (Wed)
- More than 100 locations
- More than 150 menu items
- 6.8 million units annually
- 116 udon restaurants

## 津久井の里山に、1日1組限定の古民家宿「武相庵 津久井」がオープン

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000529.000024845.html
- anchor: #n2129448
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キープ・ウィルダイニング、武相庵 津久井、煮込み屋 炎家、つくい城の里、武相庵

Facts:
- Opened on Aug. 1, 2026
- Accommodates from 2 to a maximum of 6 guests
- Monday–Thursday and Sunday: from 20,000 yen (22,000 yen including tax)
- Friday, Saturday and days before holidays: from 30,000 yen (33,000 yen including tax)

## A collaboration item by singer-songwriter 茉ひる and LAKH, a popular Hong Kong-based select shop, goes on sale at 60％（シックスティーパーセント）!

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000719.000034990.html
- anchor: #n2129447
- Companies mentioned: 茉ひる、LAKH、60％、シックスティーパーセント、株式会社シックスティーパーセント

Facts:
- A global fashion e-commerce store featuring 2,700 brands from across Asia
- 6 types: sweatshirt, detachable T-shirt, tank top, miniskirt, socks and beanie
- Price: 11,990 yen (tax included)
- Price: 15,994 yen (tax included)
- Price: 4,994 yen (tax included)
- Price: 10,989 yen (tax included)
- Price: 3,994 yen (tax included)
- Pre-order launch: Aug. 24, 2026 (Mon), 18:00

## 【すき家】New TV commercial “Sink Your Teeth Into the Towering Meat” featuring Fumiya Takahashi enjoying the “Pork Rock Curry” to air starting Aug. 21 (Fri). Savor the generous serving of tender pork!

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001109.000097263.html
- anchor: #n2129446
- Companies mentioned: すき家、株式会社すき家、株式会社ゼンショーホールディングス、X

Facts:
- Regular size: 1,230 yen including tax
- 2,000 yen worth of すき家 meal vouchers

## Kaoru Kurosawa: “The 3 of us were able to share the freedom and fun”; Aruno Nakanishi: “There’s a world I want to show you next.” Recording report and MC interview released for the latest episode of the stimulating music program “Spicy Sessions,” featuring KAZ as a guest

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001451.000003065.html
- anchor: #n2129445
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TBSテレビ、GENERATIONS、乃木坂46、EXILE、ゴスペラーズ、私立恵比寿中学、KAZ Acoustic Live、Spicy Sessions -THE LIVE- 2026

Facts:
- Broadcast on Aug. 22, 2026 (Sat)
- Debuted as a vocalist for GENERATIONS in 2012
- Started a solo career with “Nostalgie” in 2019
- Adopted “KAZ” as a solo name in 2024
- On Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026

## A special collaboration item with Jeremy Quartus goes on sale from ナノ・ユニバース!

- Published: 2026-08-21T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001513.000009786.html
- anchor: #n2129444
- Companies mentioned: ナノ・ユニバース、Jeremy Quartus、株式会社TSI、billboard、mix.tokyo、ZOZOTOWN

Facts:
- Price: ¥6,600 (tax included)
- Price: ¥9,900 (tax included)
- Price: ¥3,300 (tax included)