# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-24 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 2 of 9

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 716 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 86 items from 6 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Taste seasonal grapes, including Shine Muscat: DEK, a restaurant run by a long-established fruit and vegetable wholesaler, hosts a Japanese Grape Afternoon Tea (9/2–30)

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000111618.html
- anchor: #n2199972
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 f.dining、株式会社船昌、DEK

Facts:
- Japanese Grape Afternoon Tea ¥7,000 (tax included)
- Japanese Grape Afternoon Tea with champagne or craft gin ¥8,500 (tax included)

## 猛暑による断水・停電への不安が急上昇！ 約6割が水の備蓄不足、問われる夏の防災対策

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000011442.html
- anchor: #n2199971
- Companies mentioned: 富士山GXホールディングス株式会社、FRECIOUS

Facts:
- As many as 88% said they were concerned about potential future disasters.
- The share of respondents who said they actually put preparedness measures into practice fell 4.4 percentage points, from 52.8% previously to 48.4%.
- As many as 97% said they found it appealing
- One box can store 28.8L (when it contains 4 packs of 7.2L each).
- One box can provide enough for a family of 3 to survive for 3 days, making disaster preparedness space-efficient.

## 海外eSIMアプリ「トリファ」、台湾ユーザー向けにエバー航空のマイル交換に対応

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000085027.html
- anchor: #n2199970
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トリファ、エバー航空、Infinity MileageLands、日本政府観光局〈JNTO〉、観光庁

Facts:
- The number of Taiwanese visitors to Japan reached approximately 6.76 million in 2025
- 2025年の訪日台湾旅行者による消費額は、前年比約10%増の1兆2,033億円となり
- トリファでeSIMを購入すると、購入額20台湾ドル（NT$20）につき1マイルのエバー航空マイルが積算されます。
- The exchange rate is 5 miles for every 2 Trifa Points
- 1回の交換は20ポイントから上限1,000ポイントまで
- The monthly cumulative limit is 4,000 points

## Workato ranks among the top 22% in its industry in the international sustainability assessment EcoVadis

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000090265.html
- anchor: #n2199969
- Companies mentioned: Workato、EcoVadis

Facts:
- Overall score: 64/100
- Top 22% of companies assessed in the same industry
- Top 10% in the same industry
- Top 9% in the same industry
- Top 29% in the same industry
- More than 12,000 global companies

## 北里大学・琉球大学と共同開発した本格派のど飴が新登場！「のどラボ シークヮーサーのど飴」～ノビレチン・かりんエキスを配合！沖縄県産シークヮーサー果汁のすっきり爽やかな味わい～

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000136968.html
- anchor: #n2199968
- Companies mentioned: ノーベル製菓、北里大学、琉球大学

Facts:
- Each bag contains 17mg of nobiletin and 17mg of Chinese quince extract
- Net weight: 65g
- Employees: 247 (as of August 2026)

## The FACE POiNTERⓇ wins the grand prize in the sundries category of Nikkei Trendy's First-Half Hit Awards! A hugely popular beauty tool that recreates professional techniques and innovates to tackle the root causes of sagging

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000047478.html
- anchor: #n2199967
- Companies mentioned: B-by-C株式会社、日経BP社、COREFIT

Facts:
- More than 200,000 units sold to date
- Price: ¥2６,８００ (tax included)
- 17 categories in total

## Launching a new series of high-performance facial amenities to enhance the guest experience at hotels and inns

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000076488.html
- anchor: #n2199966
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ザ・デイ・スパ、TO BE YOU.

Facts:
- Operates 12 luxury spas across Japan
- 3 high-performance facial amenity products
- 250mL bottle for guest rooms and baths
- 1,000mL pouch for commercial use

## 【三省堂書店初】無人営業化ソリューション「デジテールストア」を導入し、有人・無人を組み合わせたハイブリット営業をASTY一宮店にて導入拡大いたしました

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000131210.html
- anchor: #n2199965
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三省堂書店、名古屋ステーション開発株式会社、株式会社Nebraska、ASTY一宮店、三省堂書店一宮店、LINE

Facts:
- Starting in August
- From 8:30 a.m.
- 朝10時00分まで
- 7：00～10：00
- 21：00～23：00

## Global skincare brand SKIN1004 launches its Centella TECA line for intensive moisturizing care for dryness-induced skin fluctuations, with an offline-first release starting Friday, August 28!

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000127171.html
- anchor: #n2199964
- Companies mentioned: SKIN1004、株式会社Goodai Global Japan

Facts:
- Early release: Starting Friday, August 28, 2026, with a phased launch
- General release: Starting in late September 2026, with a phased launch
- SKIN1004 Centella TECA Serum 50mL
- SKIN1004 Centella TECA Serum 50mL ¥2,750 (tax included)

## Sanofi holds a special summer vacation class for students interested in the healthcare industry, exploring the future of medicine through language and cultural barriers

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000097089.html
- anchor: #n2199963
- Companies mentioned: サノフィ株式会社、医療×「やさしい日本語」研究会、全国医療通訳者協会NAMI

Facts:
- As of the end of 2025, the number of foreign residents in Japan stood at 4,125,395, up 9.5% from the end of the previous year and exceeding 4 million for the first time.

## Special sponsorship of the professional baseball draft conference confirmed for the 14th consecutive year — Professional Baseball Draft Conference supported by Lipovitan D

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000180826.html
- anchor: #n2199962
- Companies mentioned: 大正製薬株式会社、日本野球機構、NPB

Facts:
- 2026 Rookie Player Selection Conference

## “ITmedia Security Week 2026 Summer” to be held

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000077.000001247.html
- anchor: #n2199961
- Companies mentioned: アイティメディア株式会社、＠IT、ITmedia エンタープライズ、ITmedia エグゼクティブ

Facts:
- 350 million page views per month
- 60 million unique browsers

## Could that dryness be inner dryness*? Cream and sheet masks join the “Root Barrier” series, which hydrates every corner of the stratum corneum!

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000077.000083228.html
- anchor: #n2199960
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ネイチャーリパブリックジャパン、ネイチャーリパブリック

Facts:
- Price: 2,700 yen (before tax)
- 2,970 yen (tax included)
- Content: 80g
- Price: 1,000 yen (excluding tax)
- 1,100 yen (tax included)
- Contents: 1 sheet (25 mL) × 5 uses

## Be not a “spectator,” but a “partner who creates the stage.” Supporters sought for “K-MUSICAL PROJECT 2026,” bringing Korean musical culture to Japan

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000159338.html
- anchor: #n2199959
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ソフィア、PROHOBBY、EG Musical Company、MotionGallery

Facts:
- 1,317,900 yen was raised from 41 supporters
- Seeking to raise 1 million yen
- More than 40 members are practicing together
- A small theater with 95 seats

## Never miss out on “wanting to go right now.” ebica begins API integration with Yappli Mobile Order

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000093487.html
- anchor: #n2199958
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エビソル、エビソル、ebica、ebica（エビカ）、株式会社ヤプリフードコネクト、ヤプリフードコネクト、Yappli Mobile Order、Yappli、株式会社ジャパンチケットホールディングス、ジャパンチケットホールディングス、ジャパチケプラス

Facts:
- Chosen by more than 15,000 restaurants

## ＜＆be（アンドビー）＞ Limited-edition shades for fall makeup arrive in the popular 4-color eyeshadow palette and cream blush

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000084520.html
- anchor: #n2199957
- Companies mentioned: ＆be（アンドビー）、株式会社Clue、ロフト、アインズ＆トルペ

Facts:
- ¥3,300 each (tax included)
- 1,650 yen each (tax included)
- 72% natural-origin index

## The “SpoGOMI Koshien 2026 広島県 Tournament” was held. The 広島大学附属高校 team “拾王無塵” prevailed in a fierce contest! A total of 90 participants collected 78 kg of trash on the day!

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000098.000165301.html
- anchor: #n2199956
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人日本財団スポGOMI連盟、株式会社中国放送、日本財団、広島県、株式会社フレッシュ青果、株式会社ISC、比治山大学、広島大学附属高校、広島県立祇園北高校、広島県立広島観音高校

Facts:
- An impressive total of 14.97 kg of trash was collected
- They collected 7.4 kg of trash
- They collected 9.08 kg of trash

## A working paper titled “Adjusting PBR for the Cost of Capital: Advancing Management That Takes the Cost of Capital and Share Prices into Account,” by Professor Nobuyuki Sunagawa of 京都大学経営管理大学院 and Layers Consulting, has been released

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000049307.html
- anchor: #n2199955
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社レイヤーズ・コンサルティング、京都大学経営管理大学院

Facts:
- The average cost of equity before adjustment was 6.91%
- Approximately 10% after PBR adjustment

## The subsea power cable burial system introduced by our company has obtained Japan’s first AiP

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000127007.html
- anchor: #n2199954
- Companies mentioned: 東洋建設株式会社、日本海事協会、新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構

Facts:
- FY2023–FY2025
- During fiscal 2026
- Carbon neutrality by 2050

## SHEGLAM’s new cushion foundation, “Lumi Lock & Go Hydrating Cushion Foundation,” for a fresh, dewy glow, goes on sale August 20 (Thursday)!

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000155846.html
- anchor: #n2199953
- Companies mentioned: SHEGLAM、SHEIN JAPAN 株式会社、クルエルティ・フリー・インターナショナル、FDA、EU、GCC 標準化機構(GSO)、GHL

Facts:
- Global cosmetics brand SHEGLAM, available in more than 150 countries and regions
- Available in a total of 36 shades
- ・Price: ¥1,955 (tax included)
- More than 90% of SHEGLAM products are vegan

## シャングリ・ラ 東京 to begin offering 2 autumn spa treatments from September 1

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000021498.html
- anchor: #n2199952
- Companies mentioned: シャングリ・ラ 東京、リュミエリーナ、TIARALEEN -Bioprogramming-、シャングリ・ラ、シャングリ・ラ グループ、フォーブス・トラベルガイド、丸の内トラストタワー、ピャチェーレ、なだ万、ザ・ロビーラウンジ、Chiスパ

Facts:
- Total number of guest rooms: 200
- 5 treatment rooms
- More than 90 deluxe hotels and resorts
- More than 100 locations worldwide
- 6 consecutive years
- Sept. 1, 2026
- Nov. 30, 2026
- 150 minutes
- 60,000 yen
- 62,200 yen
- 90 minutes
- ¥48,400
- ¥50,600
- 17th anniversary
- 37 stories tall
- 1

## 世界のビッグウェーブを追う原田祥吾がパタゴニアの新サーフィン・アンバサダーに

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000116.000021813.html
- anchor: #n2199951
- Companies mentioned: パタゴニア、パタゴニア日本支社、パタゴニア・インターナショナル・インク

Facts:
- Date of establishment: August 23, 1988
- 5th floor, BELISTA Tower Higashi-Totsuka

## A new idea: cook an entire “Hokkaido Tokachi camembert cheese” into rice. More than 15 varieties of seasoned rice dishes featuring cheese and seasonal ingredients are now available

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000099432.html
- anchor: #n2199950
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AKOMEYA TOKYO、ストー缶詰、石井食品、愛媛海産、喜鶴製陶、立志窯

Facts:
- Semi-dried tomatoes 1,500 yen
- Salmon 1,500 yen
- Corn 1,500 yen
- Seasoned rice mix: sweetfish rice 1,500 yen
- Seasoned rice mix: crab rice 2,000 yen
- Seasoned rice mix: scallop rice 2,000 yen
- Seasoned rice mix: Tanba shimeji mushroom rice 1,400 yen
- Seasoned rice mix: chestnut rice 1,620 yen
- Seasoned rice mix: sweet potato rice 1,500 yen
- Seasoned rice mix: Miyagi salmon butter rice 1,500 yen
- Seasoned rice mix: Setouchi pork and mushroom rice 1,300 yen
- Seasoned rice

## 【お好み焼専門店どんどん亭】玉子2倍×チーズ倍量！秋の月見シーズンに「広島風とろたまチーズお好み焼」登場!

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000031222.html
- anchor: #n2199949
- Companies mentioned: どんどん亭、Miコーポレーション株式会社

Facts:
- A whopping 2 times the egg
- Hiroshima-style soft-egg cheese okonomiyaki / 1,590 yen (tax included)
- Made with 5 fragrant shiso leaves
- About 150 yen in savings
- 46 どんどん亭 locations

## Uniqlo U Fall/Winter 2026 collection “Confidence in Form” launches September 11, 2026 (Friday)

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000120.000076227.html
- anchor: #n2199948
- Companies mentioned: Uniqlo、Uniqlo U、株式会社ファーストリテイリング、パリR&Dセンター

Facts:
- 101 stores and the UNIQLO online store
- On sale from September 11, 2026 (Friday)
- 14 women's items
- 17 men's items
- 2 accessories items

## Stripe announces “Stripe Tour Tokyo 2026,” an annual conference offering a firsthand look at the forefront of payments and financial technology in the AI era!

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000123.000077879.html
- anchor: #n2199947
- Companies mentioned: Stripe、Sakana AI、DeNA、メルカリ

Facts:
- In 2025, Stripe processed more than $1.9 trillion in payments annually, equivalent to 1.6% of global GDP.
- Marking 10 years in Japan, Stripe co-founder John Collison to visit Japan

## 新しい機能を持たせる炭素ナノ粒子、水浄化・殺菌・新規用途への応用【9月14、17日配信/無料セミナー】（産総研グループ）

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000124.000146304.html
- anchor: #n2199946
- Companies mentioned: 産総研グループ、AIST Solutions

Facts:
- 2026年9月14日（月）14時00分～14時45分（Live配信）
- 2026年9月17日（木）11時00分～11時45分（録画配信）

## The new “Elgrand” begins operating for Uber Premium

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000125.000130465.html
- anchor: #n2199945
- Companies mentioned: Uber Japan株式会社、日産自動車株式会社、株式会社日の丸リムジン、IBIグループ株式会社、Uber Technologies

Facts:
- Both rides and transaction volume have grown to approximately 7 times their 2023 levels
- Get 20% off up to 1 Uber Premium ride
- Get 20% off up to 1 Uber Premium ride (maximum discount: 1,000 yen)

## Leveraging its expertise working on more than 100 IP titles annually, Aquastar is launching its “IP Tie-up Promotion Service” in earnest, providing end-to-end support from IP selection and rights negotiations to planning, production and campaign execution

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000131.000055500.html
- anchor: #n2199944
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アクアスター、経済産業省

Facts:
- Japan’s domestic content industry market was worth 13.3 trillion yen in 2023
- Works with more than 100 IP titles annually
- Approximately 5,000 projects per year

## 【Survey of 111 listed companies on preparations for the mandatory adoption of the new lease accounting standard in 1 year】Just 25.2% have completed preparations, while more than 60% remain “implementing or testing systems”

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000139.000068180.html
- anchor: #n2199943
- Companies mentioned: ピー・シー・エー株式会社、IDEATECH

Facts:
- Preparations complete
- Implementing or testing systems
- Servers and IT equipment
- Parking lots and company housing
- Vehicles
- Accounting and finance personnel
- Survey period

## [Free] 2026 Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Examination: In-Depth Analysis Seminar Video Webcast and Model Answers Giveaway

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000141.000085183.html
- anchor: #n2199942
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クレアール、斎藤 正美

Facts:
- With 57 years of experience providing professional qualification exam preparation
- Free streaming will begin on September 5 (Sat.).
- Shipping will begin on September 15 (Tue.).
- Capital: 70 million yen
- Established: April 27, 1998

## Hear firsthand accounts from people who have sold or bought a company. The third installment of “M&A Real Talk Night,” a private networking event for M&A veterans and prospective participants, will be held on September 17 (Thu.) at 参謀BAR新宿

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000016218.html
- anchor: #n2199941
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社経営参謀、参謀BAR新宿、参謀BAR浜松町、参謀BAR汐留

Facts:
- Participation fee: 6,000 yen (all-you-can-drink beverages and food included)
- Founded: Nov. 2015

## Integration templates connecting “Yoom” (Yoom) with “Liny” and “L Step” are now available, making operation even more convenient.

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000032386.html
- anchor: #n2199940
- Companies mentioned: ソーシャルデータバンク株式会社、Yoom株式会社、LINEヤフー株式会社

Facts:
- FY2026

## [Co-op Deli] Supporting sustainable apple production in collaboration with Aomori Prefecture’s JAつがる弘前: last year’s highly popular “Apple Grower Support”

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000153055.html
- anchor: #n2199939
- Companies mentioned: コープデリ生活協同組合連合会、JAつがる弘前、コープみらい、いばらきコープ、とちぎコープ、コープぐんま、コープながの、コープデリにいがた

Facts:
- Expanded the number of available places to 1,000
- 2.8-kilogram box each

## Sculptor Ai Sano begins distributing a newsletter on the professional writing platform theLetter

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000166.000037666.html
- anchor: #n2199938
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社OutNow、theLetter、SmartNews+、ITmedia、Cocco、ZOCX

Facts:
- I have reached my 11th year of living as a sculptor
- More than 1,000 writers share information

## “Go beyond staying overnight and help move the town.” Super Hotel and 教育テック大学院大学 will hold their first 5-day regional revitalization internship in Akabane, Kita City, Tokyo!

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000038388.html
- anchor: #n2199937
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スーパーホテル、教育テック大学院大学

Facts:
- Operates 182 hotels in Japan and overseas
- 5 days, from August 31, 2026 (Mon.) to September 4 (Fri.)

## Japan’s first office building demonstration of “Loki,” a physical AI cleaning robot, begins—日鉄興和不動産 and JDSC join forces to realize next-generation smart building operations

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000040467.html
- anchor: #n2199936
- Companies mentioned: 日鉄興和不動産、株式会社JDSC、ソフトバンクロボティクス、Loki Robotics

Facts:
- The first phase of this demonstration began in August 2026.

## [SAMANSA] Announcing the lineup of new short films for the 3rd week of August! Releasing 4 films, from a wildly outrageous work that had SAMANSA staff in stitches to an Academy Award-nominated film that captivated theater audiences

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000082116.html
- anchor: #n2199935
- Companies mentioned: SAMANSA、ジパング、John Kelly、Alden Ehrenreich、Lena Tsodykovskaya

Facts:
- 4 films
- 490 yen per month
- More than 500 films

## [Survey on living environments and moving] 1 in 3 people want to move, but 40% give up due to rising prices; “sentimental belongings” are the enemy of decluttering

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000176.000034173.html
- anchor: #n2199934
- Companies mentioned: エリアリンク株式会社、ハローストレージ

Facts:
- 1 in 3 people (36.0%) say they want to move
- It was found that 44.0% have been directly affected.
- “Rising prices and real estate costs make it difficult to stay within budget (23.4%)”
- “Moving costs (initial expenses, etc.) are too high (22.4%)”
- “There isn’t enough storage space, and belongings are overflowing in the rooms (23.4%)”
- “Hobby equipment and sentimental belongings (golf bags, camping gear, photo albums, etc.)” account for 44.8%
- “Family members’ belongings (items that cannot be discarded or organized based on one’s own wishes alone)” account for 38.2%
- “Seasonal appliances (fans, heaters, etc.) and seasonal clothing—items used only at certain times of year but always needed” account for 37.2%
- “I want to make the living space, such as the living room, more spacious so the family can relax together (50.6%)”
- “A space where I can immerse myself in my hobbies, or a new

## Seminar: “Why isn’t LTV growing while advertising costs keep rising? Designing customer experiences that connect the journey from acquisition through post-purchase”

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000177.000011681.html
- anchor: #n2199933
- Companies mentioned: Momentum株式会社、Supership株式会社

Facts:
- On September 3, 2026 (Thu.)
- 13:00～14:00

## First among municipalities in the prefecture! 島根県大田市 and the habit-building app みんチャレ® launch a health DX initiative using the app

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000177.000024217.html
- anchor: #n2199932
- Companies mentioned: 島根県大田市、エーテンラボ株式会社、みんチャレ

Facts:
- The aging rate is approximately 42%
- Monthly plan: 500 yen/month
- Annual plan: 4,700 yen/year
- 58 municipal project track records nationwide

## “Boat racing experience-based VR attraction” arrives in Okinawa for the first time! BOAT RACE VRスプラッシュバトルトラック will “hit the road” at 3 venues in the prefecture, including the 第71回沖縄全島エイサーまつり

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000183.000157135.html
- anchor: #n2199931
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人BOAT RACE振興会、BOAT RACE VRスプラッシュバトルトラック、イオンモール沖縄ライカム、第71回沖縄全島エイサーまつり、イーアス沖縄豊崎

Facts:
- There are currently 14 active boat racers from Okinawa Prefecture
- 10 of them are young racers (racers under 30 years old)
- Approximately 1,600 boat racers.
- It will “hit the road” for a total of 6 days at 3 venues in the prefecture
- Age requirement: 4 years and older

## <A new initiative to enjoy seasonal cabbage deliciously and without waste> Reducing cabbage food waste through cabbage supply-and-demand forecasts using satellite data and “Cook Do®” menu suggestions for twice-cooked pork with cabbage in stores and advertisements

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000184.000092524.html
- anchor: #n2199930
- Companies mentioned: 味の素株式会社、JAXA

Facts:
- 480,000 tons*1 of food waste are generated annually
- About 50 retail stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area and Kansai
- Volume: 90g

## 沖縄・夏の風物詩「第71回沖縄全島エイサーまつり」に協賛！ “ボートレース体験型VRアトラクション”と巨大ガチャ抽選会を展開！

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000184.000157135.html
- anchor: #n2199929
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人BOATRACE振興会、沖縄全島エイサーまつり

Facts:
- There are currently 14 active boat racers from Okinawa Prefecture
- 10 of them are young racers (racers under 30 years old)
- There are about 1,600 boat racers
- An original sunscreen will be given to the first 3,000 people each day
- Experience time: about 5 minutes
- Age requirement: 4 years and older

## [No losing tickets!] A simultaneous campaign on izakaya “Yotteba” official Instagram and X! Starting August 27, win an invitation to a course with all-you-can-drink beverages for 100 pairs, 200 people in total

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000188.000049183.html
- anchor: #n2199928
- Companies mentioned: S.H.N株式会社、ENRAVE株式会社、居酒屋革命 酔っ手羽

Facts:
- 100 pairs, 200 people in total, will win a “free invitation to a course with all-you-can-drink beverages”
- A “free coupon for 3 chicken wings” will be given away
- August 27, 2026 to September 9, 2026
- 40 locations in Japan
- Operates 1 location in Makati, Philippines, overseas
- 120 directly operated locations
- 1,000 supported locations

## GREE Entertainment to grant Cayenne publishing rights in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau for the smartphone game “Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Chronicle of Echoes”!

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000188.000090815.html
- anchor: #n2199927
- Companies mentioned: グリーエンターテインメント株式会社、Cayenne Entertainment Technology Co., Ltd、アソビモ株式会社、MFBOOKS、Mushoku Tensei Ⅲ Production Committee

Facts:
- Pre-registrations surpass 500,000

## Emooove, proposing a new era of sales, to hold an online seminar on August 28 (Fri.): “How to build an outbound system that stops new sales meetings from drying up every month”

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000188.000149623.html
- anchor: #n2199926
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Emooove、株式会社Owl Data、株式会社OPTEMO、株式会社KAEN、株式会社エヌケーエナジーシステム

Facts:
- Online seminar on August 28, 2026 (Fri.)
- Date and time: August 28, 2026 (Fri.), 13:00–14:15
- 5 companies that moved beyond referral dependence and built a repeatable system for generating sales meetings will take the stage

## 国内で最も利用されている[1]オーラルたばこ「VELO」が、好評につき、ついに8月31日より全国のローソン[2]でも販売開始！取扱店舗数はオーラルたばこ業界最多の全国約5万店[3]に

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000189.000051859.html
- anchor: #n2199925
- Companies mentioned: VELO、ローソン、ブリティッシュ・アメリカン・タバコ・ジャパン合同会社、BAT、BATジャパン

Facts:
- About 50,000 stores nationwide
- 50 million people by 2030
- More than 50% of group revenue by 2035
- More than 35 million people worldwide

## Announcing the findings of an analysis of the “Survey on the Use of Job-Based Personnel Systems”

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000196.000029286.html
- anchor: #n2199924
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リクルートマネジメントソリューションズ、株式会社日経BP、日経ビジネス

Facts:
- “Differentiating compensation based on performance”
- “Breaking away from seniority-based pay”
- “Strengthening recruitment capabilities”
- “Unifying HR systems globally”
- “6. Promoting career autonomy”
- “1. Strengthening recruitment capabilities”
- “2. Promoting the advancement of young employees”
- 等級軸1つの企業の成果肯定群
- “B. Job grading based on job evaluation”
- “L. Career training”
- “G. Training to improve managers’ evaluation skills”
- “O. Implementing recommendations for employees to retire”
- “M. Support measures after transfers”
- “H. Pay aligned with the external labor market”

## 「防災優等生」の親、約9割が地震時の「電気火災」無防備！日常の火災リスク高めるNG習慣も親子で放置

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000197.000058095.html
- anchor: #n2199923
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Looop

Facts:
- Even among highly disaster-conscious parents, about 90% of whom said they were prepared, preparations for “electrical fires” had been overlooked
- It has been reported that, among fires caused by the ground shaking in the Great East Japan Earthquake, those with electricity as the ignition source accounted for a majority (about 65%)
- Only 33.3% of parents (about 1 in 3) knew this fact
- Only about half of parents (51.8%) had the basic knowledge that “you need to turn off the circuit breaker when evacuating after a power outage”
- The installation rate for earthquake-sensitive circuit breakers was only 19.4%
- This applied to 56.3% of parents and 37.5% of children
- More than half of parents said they “do not clean dust from plugs that have been left plugged in for a long time (52.3%)”
- Among children, dangerous behaviors such as “pulling out cords by holding the cord (25.8%)” and “not cleaning dust (24.2%)” stood out

## Yamanami Mengesha uses Teachme Biz to cut training time by about 1,800 hours annually, allocating the cost savings to higher hourly wages for staff

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000199.000032315.html
- anchor: #n2199922
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スタディスト、株式会社ヤマナミ麺芸社、ITR、富士キメラ総研、デロイト トーマツ ミック経済研究所

Facts:
- About 1,800 hours saved annually
- Equivalent cost savings: about ¥2 million
- 3,330 manuals
- More than 2,400 companies in Japan and overseas

## Hitomile Group adopts “COMPANY” for its human resources foundation of about 5,500 people

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000201.000049399.html
- anchor: #n2199921
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WHI Holdings、株式会社ひとまいる、COMPANY、CTM2.0

Facts:
- Human resources foundation of about 5,500 people
- 3,000 or more employees

## 【浅草ビューホテル】脂のり豊かな戻り鰹や四万十麦酒牛など、土佐の恵みを味わう秋の美食旅。「THE ASAKUSA DINING 味紀行」第四章は高知へ。

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000213.000013939.html
- anchor: #n2199920
- Companies mentioned: 浅草ビューホテル、ヒューリックホテルマネジメント株式会社、THE ASAKUSA DINING、Chinese 唐紅花、French 蒔絵

Facts:
- Starting September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Through Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Served as part of the ¥10,000 Menu Feuillage course
- Served as part of the ¥15,000 Menu Récolte course
- Served as part of the ¥20,000 Menu ROYALE course
- Served as part of the ¥23,000 course

## ATOMica supports the planning and operation of “Hinata Ne Meeting,” hosted by Miyazaki Prefecture

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000224.000045593.html
- anchor: #n2199919
- Companies mentioned: ATOMica、Gemini、Gemini Notebook

Facts:
- 24 young people from the next generation discuss issues using the World Café format
- More than 70 facilities nationwide

## [Survey on views of occupation and income in marriage hunting] 73.2% of women seeking marriage place importance on a prospective spouse’s occupation | Those who favor dual-income households tend to be less particular about income requirements; views on “stability” are also changing

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000226.000066446.html
- anchor: #n2199918
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ZWEI、IBJグループ

Facts:
- 41.7% of men
- “Public servant” ranked first at 35.6%
- “Company employee (27.5%)”
- “Doctor (20.1%)”
- About 1 in 4 (26.8%) said they “are not particular about conditions, or would consider someone earning in the ¥3 million range”
- 約4割（38.1％）が年収条件を「こだわらない・300万円台から」
- Women place the greatest importance on “financial stability” as a quality they seek in an ideal occupation (49.7%)
- Men cited “financial stability (18.9%)”
- “A stable lifestyle (18.2%)”
- “Qualifications and skills (14.4%)”
- 14,564 new members in 2025
- 2025 matchmaking meetings

## Two new models have been added to the classic “Tetra” series by German watch brand NOMOS GLASHÜTTE /ノモス グラスヒュッテ. Updated with a see-through case back, a must-see for NOMOS fans!

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000229.000047204.html
- anchor: #n2199917
- Companies mentioned: NOMOS GLASHÜTTE、ノモス グラスヒュッテ、株式会社大沢商会、ホーウィン社、ヴィーガンベロア

Facts:
- Price: ¥418,000 (tax included)
- Price: ¥369,600 (tax included)
- Power reserve: 53 hours
- Water resistance: 5ATM
- Case size: 27.5mm
- Lug width: 18mm
- Has won more than 170 design awards to date
- More than 95% of parts production and assembly take place at the company’s own workshop in Glashütte

## キャラメル好き必食！焦がしキャラメルの風味が楽しめる 「クリスプチョコ」！「クリスプチョコ 香ばしキャラメル」 を2026年9月7日（月）に新発売

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000230.000045598.html
- anchor: #n2199916
- Companies mentioned: 日清シスコ株式会社、クリスプチョコ

Facts:
- Contents: 8 pieces
- Release date: Monday, September 7, 2026

## B-EN-G launches “GLASIAOUS OCR,” an AI-OCR service that supports multiple languages and local tax systems

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000238.000010655.html
- anchor: #n2199915
- Companies mentioned: ビジネスエンジニアリング株式会社、B-EN-G、GLASIAOUS、Microsoft、SAP、SAP S/4HANA、SAP Ariba

Facts:
- Cuts the time spent manually entering invoices to 1/3
- Achieves recognition accuracy of 90–95%
- Cuts bookkeeping time by 60–70%
- “GLASIAOUS OCR Standard” (usage-based billing, from ¥40/page
- “GLASIAOUS OCR Pro” (from ¥250/page
- Adopted by more than 1,900 companies in 37 countries and regions

## A spectacular visual guide to the history of design from the 19th century to the present! The newly revamped “The Complete History of Design: Illustrated Edition” goes on sale July 29.

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000248.000115774.html
- anchor: #n2199914
- Companies mentioned: 東京書籍株式会社、スミソニアン協会

Facts:
- About 500 designers
- About 1,600 works
- List price: ¥6,930
- Base price: ¥6,300
- 10% tax

## weskiii株式会社 announces relocation of its head office

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000267.000102915.html
- anchor: #n2199913
- Companies mentioned: weskiii株式会社、WeWork、b.box、ergoPouch、Lassig、Attipas、PALOPA、QCHEFS、ara、Sockwell

Facts:
- From Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the head office will relocate to “Hibiya Park Front” in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

## Pigeon enters the field of balancing employees’ childcare and work to support companies’ human capital management; “Parenting Engagement Cards” go on sale Monday, August 24

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000283.000048454.html
- anchor: #n2199912
- Companies mentioned: ピジョン株式会社、株式会社トリプルバリュー

Facts:
- Created from the voices of 139 of our employees who are raising children
- 264 words shared by 139 of our employees as they navigate parenting
- 88 values to cherish in parenting
- Price: ¥4,400 including tax
- Monday, August 24, 2026

## Financial literacy game trial sessions to be held in all 3 areas of Shimane Prefecture (Matsue, Izumo, and Masuda-Hamada)

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000302.000013831.html
- anchor: #n2199911
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イー・ラーニング研究所、全国高等学校家庭クラブ連盟、島根県高等学校家庭科研究会

Facts:
- Classes at more than 200 high schools nationwide
- 100% approval of the lesson delivery
- 100% also rated the teaching materials as effective
- Approximately 36 home economics teachers

## Trick Or OREO! Give me an Oreo or I'll prank you! “オレオ Halloween Pack Vanilla Cream 24 Cookies” to go on sale for a limited time starting Aug. 24, 2026 (Monday)！

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000308.000009251.html
- anchor: #n2199910
- Companies mentioned: モンデリーズ・ジャパン株式会社、オレオ

Facts:
- “オレオ Halloween Pack Vanilla Cream 24 Cookies”
- 15 different fun individual wrapper designs！

## A Halloween-exclusive ブラックサンダー to enjoy with family and friends returns this year in a bigger size！ New launch: “ブラックサンダー Mini Bar Halloween”！

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000322.000064626.html
- anchor: #n2199909
- Companies mentioned: 有楽製菓株式会社、ブラックサンダー

Facts:
- The package contains more than the regular product, offering a satisfying 175g serving.
- Suggested retail price: 378 yen (tax included)

## Cosmetics brand GENTY（ジェンティー）, produced by なごみプロデュース, launches a new serum BB cream that creates a naturally beautiful-looking complexion with a subtle glow and soft texture

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000323.000084518.html
- anchor: #n2199908
- Companies mentioned: GENTY（ジェンティー）、株式会社Rainmakers、なごみプロデュース

Facts:
- More than 4.7 million total followers across social media
- Nationwide rollout to begin on Sept. 2 (Wednesday)
- 2 shades, 1,980 yen each (tax included)
- Contains approximately 71% beauty ingredients
- SPF50+・PA++++

## [日本経済大学] University students take part in the “Bari Challenge University (BCU)” program, headed by former Japan national soccer team coach Takeshi Okada

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000329.000020664.html
- anchor: #n2199907
- Companies mentioned: 日本経済大学、都築学園グループ、株式会社今治．夢スポーツ、FC今治

Facts:
- The program has produced more than 340 young leaders to date
- The share of single-person households is 34–36%, around the national level
- Desired ownership rate: 40%
- Foreign workers account for 72.5% of the shipbuilding workforce
- 5-day on-site program
- 2026 BCU theme
- July 22–26, 2026

## [日本経済大学] Japan national team coaches and student all-star players to take the international stage

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000334.000020664.html
- anchor: #n2199906
- Companies mentioned: 日本経済大学、都築学園グループ、ウィリアム・ジョーンズカップ、WKBLフューチャーズリーグ

Facts:
- Summer 2026
- 8 members of the university men's basketball team
- Approximately 70 elementary and junior high school students
- 34 countries worldwide
- More than 120 universities

## ホクレンくみあい飼料株式会社 eliminates delays in approval of internal proposals and significantly reduces workload by implementing the “X-point Cloud” workflow system

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000346.000050743.html
- anchor: #n2199905
- Companies mentioned: ホクレンくみあい飼料株式会社、株式会社エイトレッド、ホクレンくみあいファーム株式会社、AgileWorks、X-point Cloud

Facts:
- Approximately 57,000 applications submitted over about 6 years
- Promoting paperless operations, starting with frequently used documents; now used by 15 departments
- Used by more than 120 employees
- Approvals that previously took about 3 days are now completed in 1 day
- More than 5,000 companies and public institutions cumulatively across the series

## [ホテルJALシティ青森] Breakfast buffet to feature collaborative menu created by culinary expert Shinpei Kurihara

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000353.000015676.html
- anchor: #n2199904
- Companies mentioned: ホテルJALシティ青森、株式会社オークラ ニッコー ホテルマネジメント、ゆとりの空間、テレビ東京、RAB青森放送、ワ・ラッセ

Facts:
- Available: Aug. 26, 2026 (Wednesday)–July 31, 2027 (Saturday)
- Hours: Breakfast buffet, 6:30–10:00 (last entry 9:30)
- Adults: 2,500 yen for hotel guests / 2,800 yen for breakfast only
- Elementary school students: 1,800 yen / preschoolers: 1,400 yen / children 3 and under: free
- Located in central Aomori City, about 6 minutes on foot from Aomori Station
- 15 minutes from the Aomori-Chuo IC on the Tohoku Expressway

## Speaking as an advanced AX company in the human resources industry at the “Advanced Case Study Company Visit Seminar 2026,” hosted by Geeks and Funai Soken Human Capital Consulting

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000362.000000486.html
- anchor: #n2199903
- Companies mentioned: ギークス株式会社、株式会社船井総研ヒューマンキャピタルコンサルティング、フリーランスエージェントAWARD 2026

Facts:
- Currently connected to a network of more than 24,000 freelance IT professionals

## Does touting “less overtime” backfire? Finance and accounting professionals seek a “challenging environment,” not rest—Randstad survey reveals a gap with market trends

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000399.000004185.html
- anchor: #n2199902
- Companies mentioned: ランスタッド株式会社、ランスタッド・エヌ・ヴィー、ランスタッドNV

Facts:
- Ranks 3rd among 16 industries, a notably high level.
- In Japan, office and professional workers (49.7%, ranking 2nd) prioritize WLB※¹
- The figure for finance and accounting professionals in Japan is 39.0%
- After salary (54.2%), the next most valued factor is
- “Rewarding work (47.5%)”
- “Career advancement opportunities (33.9%)”
- The Japanese average (22.0%)
- is exceeded by as much as 11.9 points.
- 4,464 students, employed people, and unemployed people in Japan aged 18 to 65
- (Including 59 finance and accounting professionals)
- Sales] ¥4.2537 trillion (EUR 23.077 billion), FY2025 results (December year-end)

## [Seminar Announcement] Cyber threats posed by frontier AI and how companies can respond

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000401.000088324.html
- anchor: #n2199901
- Companies mentioned: KPMGコンサルティング、クラウドストライク

Facts:
- Date and time: Sept. 16, 2026 (Wednesday), 15:00–16:00
- Viewing time: approximately 60 minutes
- Registration deadline: Sept. 15, 2026 (Tuesday), 12:00

## Published case studies on adopting the “弥生 Next” series to significantly reduce accounting and payroll workloads

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000407.000015865.html
- anchor: #n2199900
- Companies mentioned: 弥生株式会社、株式会社シュエットワークス、株式会社en

Facts:
- Accounting work cut to about 30 minutes
- Payroll processing, which previously took about 2 days, cut to 1 day
- More than 4 million registered users
- Employees: 801
- Founded: 1978

## ジャンカラ is now accepting sponsorship applications for school festivals! Offering schools and organizations coupons for “30% off room rates” redeemable at all locations

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000413.000017032.html
- anchor: #n2199899
- Companies mentioned: ジャンカラ、株式会社TOAI、UTAO、HELP！、PORT、湯快のゆ、Le NAPOLI、スマートボックス、ジャンオク、ジャガシ屋、ENTERTAINMENT HUB KYOTO

Facts:
- Operates 211 locations nationwide
- More than 200 locations nationwide
- More than 300 locations across 10 business formats

## Motonori Emoto's latest book, “The Showa-Era Pacific League,” released today

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000417.000129409.html
- anchor: #n2199898
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワニブックス、東映フライヤーズ、南海ホークス、巨人、阪神タイガース、北海道日本ハムファイターズ、福岡ソフトバンクホークス、サンケイスポーツ、フジテレビ、ニッポン放送

Facts:
- Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)

## 【ブランド初】DIA14.5mm採用、en Giorno 1monthに新色3色太フチ×3ハイライトの「よくばりシリーズ」―「光、3つ。可愛さ、360度。」

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000420.000057928.html
- anchor: #n2199897
- Companies mentioned: 粧美堂株式会社、SHO-BI Labo株式会社、en Giorno

Facts:
- Price: 1,500 yen (tax included)
- Friday, Aug. 28, 2026
- DIA 14.5mm
- Water content: 38%

## The winner of the grand prize has been selected in a writing audition held on note for approximately 6,000 吉本興業-affiliated talents! The winning work will be published as a book and adapted for the screen

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000429.000017890.html
- anchor: #n2199896
- Companies mentioned: 吉本興業、note株式会社、BSよしもと株式会社、株式会社NTTドコモ・スタジオ＆ライブ、FANY:D、FOD、バルス、ピクス、U-NEXT、松竹、東宝、日活、ハピネットファントム・スタジオ、飛鳥新社、イマジカインフォス、太田出版、河出書房新社、講談社、サンマーク出版、小学館、新潮社、すばる舎、ダイヤモンド社、宝島社、辰巳出版、PHP研究所、扶桑社、文藝春秋、ポプラ社、マガジンハウス、ヨシモトブックス、ワニブックス

Facts:
- About 6,000 talents affiliated with 吉本興業
- Approximately 600 submissions
- Approximately 82.09 million works
- 12.48 million members

## When buying food and beverages, 71.6% say “reviews they saw beforehand influence their decisions.” Hotto Link surveys 1,006 people in Japan on the impact of reviews on purchasing

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000450.000002235.html
- anchor: #n2199838
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ホットリンク

Facts:
- 71.6% say reviews seen beforehand “influence” their in-store purchasing decisions
- 63.0% say they have purchased food or beverages based on reviews
- “Snacks and sweets” top food and beverages purchased based on reviews, at 79.5%
- When buying food and beverages, “reviews from people they know” are the most referenced information, at 56.5%

## 6 companies, including Odakyu Kotsu, which handles the Odakyu Group's taxi business, adopt “SmartHR”

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000459.000015987.html
- anchor: #n2199837
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SmartHR、小田急交通株式会社、小田急交通南多摩株式会社、小田急オートサービス株式会社、私鉄協同無線センター株式会社、小田急川崎交通株式会社、小田急新立川交通株式会社

Facts:
- Approximately 800 employees, primarily drivers

## [Available free for a limited time] Columnist Fukazume on how not to sacrifice your own life as a parent when your child refuses to attend school

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000461.000041906.html
- anchor: #n2199836
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キズキ、文部科学省

Facts:
- The number of children and students refusing to attend elementary and junior high schools across Japan has exceeded 350,000
- The number of followers has grown to more than 200,000

## “ONE PIECE PIRATES CRISIS (One Piece Pirates Crisis)” launches at Tondemi Heiwajima on Friday, Oct. 9!

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000474.000159118.html
- anchor: #n2199835
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、集英社、フジテレビ、東映アニメーション

Facts:
- ONE PIECE PIRATES CRISIS experience ticket: 2,000 yen
- Tondemi admission with an ONE PIECE PIRATES CRISIS experience ticket. This great-value set lets you enjoy 120 minutes of unlimited access to Tondemi’s wide range of activities, as well as ONE PIECE PIRATES CRISIS. From 4,100 yen per person
- 15–20 minutes per session
- Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, from 11:00
- Usage period: From Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
- Usage period: 2026

## Domino’s moon-viewing menu goes all-in on guilty indulgence. “Decadent Moon Viewing” launches Monday, Aug. 31! A new idea: dip it in the moon!? “Moon-Viewing Cheese Sauce” and stack the moon!? “Almost 1-Pound Moon-Viewing Egg Tart” debut

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000528.000029053.html
- anchor: #n2199834
- Companies mentioned: ドミノ・ピザ、ドミノ・ピザ ジャパン、株式会社ドミノ・ピザ ジャパン

Facts:
- Available for a limited time from Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, through Wednesday, Sept. 30
- <Delivery> From 2,399 yen
- <Takeout> From 1,899 yen
- <Delivery> From 3,699 yen
- <Takeout> From 2,899 yen
- <Delivery> From 3,899 yen
- <Takeout> From 3,099 yen
- <Delivery and takeout> 2,399 yen
- <Delivery and takeout> 4,099 yen
- 799 yen each

## [Online event on Tuesday, Sept. 8] 13:00–Changing the world with deep tech: Deep-tech startup seminar for business leaders | Free seminar

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000530.000016557.html
- anchor: #n2199833
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社みらいワークス、株式会社リバネス、NEDO、株式会社エンドファイト、茨城大学発ベンチャー、東京都立大学大学院工学研究科、株式会社浜野製作所

Facts:
- An online seminar for business leaders will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, co-hosted with 株式会社リバネス.
- Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, 13:00–15:00

## A “disaster-preparedness backpack set” that turns everyday life into preparedness goes on sale in limited quantities on Aug. 26 through the support-purchase service Makuake

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000544.000021550.html
- anchor: #n2199832
- Companies mentioned: アスクル株式会社、株式会社東京商工社、株式会社TRIFE DESIGN、Makuake、日本山村硝子株式会社

Facts:
- Weight: Approximately 530 g (backpack only)
- Capacity: 28 L (backpack only)

## 光コラボ10Gの実効速度は？ ビッグローブ光が全国首位、ソフトバンク・ドコモは"量"で存在感 ～RBB SPEED TEST 2026年6月分（約8万計測）集計結果より

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000583.000004642.html
- anchor: #n2199831
- Companies mentioned: ビッグローブ、NTTドコモ、ソフトバンク、ソニーネットワークコミュニケーションズ、GMOインターネットグループ、ニフティ、エキサイト

Facts:
- Average download speed: 399.97 Mbps
- 351.93 Mbps
- 345.29 Mbps
- Average download speed: 549.55 Mbps
- 437.66 Mbps
- 424.05
- 396.82
- 355.27
- 347.87
- 328.74

## Tokyo Tatemono announces headquarters relocation and opening date of its new headquarters

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000584.000052843.html
- anchor: #n2199830
- Companies mentioned: 東京建物株式会社

Facts:
- The headquarters will relocate to “TOFROM YAESU TOWER” on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, and operations at the new headquarters will begin the same day

## [平和堂] Please support our “Green Fund (Autumn)” campaign

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000584.000096754.html
- anchor: #n2199829
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社平和堂、平和堂

Facts:
- All 170 stores
- Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
- Sep. 30, 2026 (Wednesday)

## 【平和堂グループ】「PISOLA高岡駅南店」開店のお知らせ 8月25日(火)11時オープン

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000585.000096754.html
- anchor: #n2199828
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社平和堂、株式会社ファイブスター、株式会社ピソラ、PISOLA

Facts:
- Franchise agreement for the 4th store
- Employees: 70
- Parking spaces: 83

## “Overseas Business ‘Practical’ MBA: Organizing Customer Requests and Requirements” — New e-learning course | Translating customer feedback into “conditions for development decisions” (INSIGHT ACADEMY)

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000593.000077877.html
- anchor: #n2199827
- Companies mentioned: インサイトアカデミー株式会社、INSIGHT ACADEMY

Facts:
- 6 courses in total
- 280 courses in total
- 95 million yen

## [Bowers & Wilkins new product information] Announcement of suggested retail prices and arrival dates for the 800 Series Diamond D5

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000597.000003601.html
- anchor: #n2199826
- Companies mentioned: Bowers & Wilkins、HARMAN、サムスン電子株式会社

Facts:
- 801 D5 | フロアスタンディング・スピーカー 4,730,000円（1台・税込）| ステルス・ブラック
- 4,620,000円（1台・税込）| ダーク・ウォールナット / ライト・ウォールナット / ウォーム・ホワイト
- 802 D5 | フロアスタンディング・スピーカー 3,630,000円（1台・税込）| ステルス・ブラック
- 3,520,000円（1台・税込）| ダーク・ウォールナット / ライト・ウォールナット / ウォーム・ホワイト
- 803 D5 | フロアスタンディング・スピーカー 2,860,000円（1台・税込）| ステルス・ブラック
- 2,805,000円（1台・税込）| ダーク・ウォールナット / ライト・ウォールナット / ウォーム・ホワイト
- 804 D5 | フロアスタンディング・スピーカー 1,870,000円（1台・税込）| ステルス・ブラック
- 1,815,000円（1台・税込）| ダーク・ウォールナット / ライト・ウォールナット / ウォーム・ホワイト
- 805 D5 |

## Japan’s first office-building trial of “Loki,” a physical AI cleaning robot, gets underway

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000610.000001379.html
- anchor: #n2199825
- Companies mentioned: 日鉄興和不動産株式会社、株式会社JDSC、ソフトバンクロボティクス株式会社、Loki Robotics

Facts:
- The first phase of this demonstration began in August 2026.

## A Hitachi employee named an inaugural Agentic AI Foundation ambassador and to deliver a keynote at AGNTCon + MCPCon Japan 2026, being held in Japan for the first time

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000612.000067590.html
- anchor: #n2199824
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日立製作所、Agentic AI Foundation、Linux Foundation、CNCF、Keycloak

Facts:
- More than 1,000 applications were received globally
- 138 people were selected as inaugural AAIF ambassadors
- Participation fee (tax included): \60,000

## iRidge sponsors “iOSDC Japan 2026,” a conference for iOS-related engineers, as a gold sponsor

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000618.000011255.html
- anchor: #n2199823
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイリッジ、iOSDC Japan 2026 実行委員会、Qoil

Facts:
- 2026年9月11日（金）〜13日（日）
- Develop a minimum-feature app in as little as 1 month
- Reduce workload by up to around 30%
- Over 100 million monthly active users

## ザムスト sponsors the full-marathon event “北海道 Marathon 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000655.000002354.html
- anchor: #n2199822
- Companies mentioned: 日本シグマックス株式会社、北海道マラソン2026組織委員会、北海道陸上競技協会、北海道新聞社、北海道文化放送、エフエム北海道、北海道、札幌市、北海道スポーツ協会、札幌市スポーツ協会、北海道市長会、北海道町村会、北海道商工会議所連合会、札幌商工会議所、北海道経済連合会、北海道経済同友会、北海道観光機構、札幌観光協会、北海道医師会、北海道救急医学会、北海道看護協会、北海道理学療法士会、NPO法人ランナーズサポート北海道、ザムスト

Facts:
- To be held on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026
- Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, 13:00–20:00
- Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, 10:00–20:00
- Founded: June 1, 1973
- Capital: 90 million yen
- Number of employees: 238 (as of the end of March 2026)
- Revenue: 16.22 billion yen (fiscal year ended March 2026)

## [Crowdfunding launch confirmed!] New project planned on Spotunity to create a fan-participation event for Club TRIAX調布, bringing the community together through American football and making Chofu a place “created with you”

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000667.000019301.html
- anchor: #n2199821
- Companies mentioned: スポチュニティ株式会社、Club TRIAX調布

Facts:
- Target amount: 1 million yen
- 26 years of history since founding

## Season 2 of the TV anime confirmed! The world’s toughest matchmaking battle-action series about an assassin and a marriage scammer, “Marriagetoxin,” Volume 1 on Blu-ray goes on sale August 26

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000677.000029654.html
- anchor: #n2199820
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイナムコフィルムワークス、ボンズフィルム、集英社

Facts:
- 19,800 yen, including tax
- More than 1 million copies sold
- Runtime: 221 minutes

## TVアニメSeason3制作決定！大森藤ノ・青井 聖が贈る杖と剣のアクション・ファンタジー『杖と剣のウィストリア』Season2Blu-ray 上巻 ８月26日発売

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000679.000029654.html
- anchor: #n2199819
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイナムコフィルムワークス、アクタス、バンダイナムコピクチャーズ、講談社

Facts:
- 22,000 yen, tax included
- Runtime: 174 minutes (143 minutes for the main feature + 31 minutes of bonus content)

## Original animation “Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance” Blu-ray BOX goes on sale August 26

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000681.000029654.html
- anchor: #n2199818
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイナムコフィルムワークス、サンライズ、SAFEHOUSE、Netflix

Facts:
- 22,000 yen
- 20,000 yen
- 192 minutes
- 141 minutes
- 51 minutes
- Ranked 7th

## A huge deal at ステーキガスト! For 5 days only, celebrate Meat Day with an incredible 29% OFF, including the salad bar and drink bar!

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000686.000017486.html
- anchor: #n2199817
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社すかいらーくレストランツ、ステーキガスト

Facts:
- Up to 29% OFF
- A great-value 5-day offer
- August 27, 2026

## Special drinks made with plums from the scenic Shosei-en Garden available starting today

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000700.000083761.html
- anchor: #n2199816
- Companies mentioned: 京阪ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社、ザ・サウザンド京都、植彌加藤造園株式会社、東本願寺

Facts:
- Approximately 12 kg of plums were made into syrup
- Price: 1,200 yen
- Price: 1,800 yen
- 2 beehives (approximately 20,000 bees)