# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-24 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 5 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.

## Supporting automation at research sites through collaborative robots and open source

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000057289.html
- anchor: #n2199503
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社GRIPS、株式会社ライトカフェ、JAKA、DOBOT、エッペンドルフ、一般社団法人ラボラトリーオートメーション協会、Messe Düsseldorf GmbH

Facts:
- 2026年7月2日（木）・3日（金）に日本科学未来館で開催された「LADEC2026（Laboratory Automation Developers Conference 2026）」
- 2026年11月16日（月）・19日（木）

## Operator of talent intelligence service “CaseMatch” obtains ISMS certification “ISO/IEC 27001”

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000142340.html
- anchor: #n2199502
- Companies mentioned: CaseMatch株式会社、A.T.カーニー

Facts:
- Adopted by more than 75 companies
- A total of more than 150,000 AI interviews have been taken
- The service has 25,000 registered users
- Obtained on July 29, 2026

## 北九州市×スタートアップで共創を加速！オープンイノベーションプログラム「北九州イノベーションゲート2026」始動

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000061810.html
- anchor: #n2199501
- Companies mentioned: 北九州市、有限責任監査法人トーマツ

Facts:
- 北九州イノベーションゲート2026
- Launched its official website in March 2025

## Hachi Foods to hold its first fan meeting for “たっぷりパスタソース,” the No.1 brand by purchase volume* commemorating the launch of its 2026 fall/winter new products

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000170048.html
- anchor: #n2199500
- Companies mentioned: ハチ食品株式会社、インテージ、るるぶ

Facts:
- The series has surpassed 30 million servings in annual sales
- A lineup of 20 varieties

## A watch band you’ll want to swap out like an accessory. New “piane（ピアネ）” watch band made with French glass leather!

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000044797.html
- anchor: #n2199499
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンビ、LWG（Leather Working Group）

Facts:
- Price: 11,000 yen (tax included)
- Lug width–buckle width: 10-8mm
- Long end: 110mm – buckle end: 65mm
- Long end: 115mm – buckle end: 70mm
- Thickness: 2.4mm–2.4mm

## PagerDuty ranks No. 3 by vendor sales share in Japan’s AIOps/IT operations automation market, according to an ITR survey

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000101675.html
- anchor: #n2199498
- Companies mentioned: PagerDuty株式会社、株式会社アイ・ティ・アール、富士キメラ総研、PagerDuty, Inc.、Fortune500、Fortune100

Facts:
- 7.5% market share
- 200%
- 5.9%
- 7.5%
- 1.6 percentage points

## “Speak for Business,” the corporate English-learning solution from AI conversation app Speak, launches 2 new practical business English courses. English training at Japanese companies shifts from “knowledge” to “speaking”

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000116340.html
- anchor: #n2199497
- Companies mentioned: スピークジャパン合同会社、Speakeasy Labs, Inc、Y Combinator、デノラ・ペルメレック株式会社

Facts:
- Adopted by more than 500 companies and organizations worldwide
- Recorded an average active usage rate of 85%
- Users speak an average of 1,000 sentences in the first 7 days after starting
- Valuation reaches $1 billion

## Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll become cute “egg-shaped” amigurumi! “サンリオ Characters Round Amigurumi Decorations,” which even beginners can crochet, goes on sale August 24

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000125303.html
- anchor: #n2199496
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブティック社、サンリオ

Facts:
- List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
- 96 pages
- August 24, 2026

## The dental-use toothbrush “Tuft 24”: What makes it easy to remove dirt? 〇〇!?

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000031796.html
- anchor: #n2199495
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オーラルケア、タフトくらぶ

Facts:
- A total of 1166 dentists and dental hygienists took part
- Price: from 121 yen (tax included)

## 【2027 Sponsorship Opportunities】“EMBERZ” begins recruiting partner companies

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000042141.html
- anchor: #n2199494
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社centerwave、EMBERZ

Facts:
- Eligible period: January 1, 2027
- Application deadline: September 30, 2026

## Spatial Pleasure to speak at 早稲田大学 ACROSS’s “51st High-Level Seminar”

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000047935.html
- anchor: #n2199493
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Spatial Pleasure、早稲田大学、Mobility Alliance for Sustainable Abundance（MASA）、電動車両研究所

Facts:
- Thursday, September 3, 2026
- 14:30〜17:00
- 15:55〜16:40
- May 24, 2019

## 松尾研究所 and JPiX jointly develop AI to support investment reviews by reproducing executives’ thought processes

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000113160.html
- anchor: #n2199492
- Companies mentioned: 松尾研究所、JPiX、パナソニック ホールディングス株式会社、医療法人社団健育会グループ

Facts:
- Development phase completed in April 2026
- “Konosuke Matsushita” reproduction AI (announced in November 2024)
- “Chairman AI” (announced in July 2026)

## Bringing Japanese craftsmanship to homes around the world. Atelier DENSAN to hold pop-ups in 3 overseas cities

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000086974.html
- anchor: #n2199491
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人伝統的工芸品産業振興協会、Atelier DENSAN、wagumi、CRAFT TOKYO 東京選物、AOI x Kyoto Sélections

Facts:
- There are currently 244 traditional crafts designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry

## Carry not a generous serving, but “just the right cup.” Make that everyday “I’d like a little to drink” moment easier. Atlas launches the new “Basic Products Mini Bottle.”

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000182790.html
- anchor: #n2199490
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アトラス、Basic Products

Facts:
- Compact 150ml and 200ml sizes, perfect for a short outing
- Insulation performance improved by 8°C (after 6 hours) compared with previous products
- 1本130円（300ml）でも、毎日続けば
- It comes to about 4,030 yen per month.
- Heat retention (6 hours): 58°C or higher (150mL)
- Cold retention (6 hours): 13°C or lower (150mL)
- Weight (approx.): 105g (150mL)

## 【天下一品】“天下一品 Shinsaibashi Branch” grand opening on August 23, 2026 (Sun.)!

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000040.000152950.html
- anchor: #n2199489
- Companies mentioned: 天下一品、株式会社天一食品商事

Facts:
- The group currently operates a cumulative total of 194 stores
- Total seating capacity: 32
- Capital: 10 million yen

## 【7 days left to apply】Space Ideas Contest: Design life on the Moon in 2040 | Accepting entries from university and graduate students nationwide

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000042485.html
- anchor: #n2199488
- Companies mentioned: 有人宇宙システム株式会社、ispace、SpaceBlast、JAXA、株式会社竹中工務店

Facts:
- The winning team will receive a 300,000-yen grand prize*
- Approximately 50 students who passed the document screening
- The previous competition received entries from 128 universities nationwide

## 【JASIS 2026】Shoko Science to exhibit for the first time the multi-detector platform from global industry leader Agilent Technologies, Inc.

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000128571.html
- anchor: #n2199487
- Companies mentioned: 昭光通商株式会社、昭光サイエンス株式会社、Agilent Technologies, Inc.、株式会社レゾナック、Hyperion Analytical社

Facts:
- September 2 (Wed.)–4 (Fri.), 2026
- 3 days
- 6A-406
- Can detect fine particles down to 10 nm
- Maximum pressure: 20 MPa

## 10 Japanese national team athletes selected for para powerlifting at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000140141.html
- anchor: #n2199486
- Companies mentioned: 日本パラ・パワーリフティング連盟、公益財団法人日本パラスポーツ協会日本パラリンピック委員会、WPPO

Facts:
- 10 Japanese national team athletes
- 30 years of competition experience
- Hino placed 6th with 181kg
- Daido placed 8th with 165kg
- Japanese record of 105kg
- September 26 (Sat.) to 28 (Mon.)
- October 18 (Sun.)–October 24 (Sat.), 2026
- October 19 (Mon.)–October 24 (Sat.), 2026

## 【Bringing Nagoya’s proud, nationally designated traditional craft “Arimatsu-Narumi Shibori” to the world: New products catering to inbound demand join the official licensed merchandise for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games】

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000174790.html
- anchor: #n2199485
- 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、有限会社 こんせい

Facts:
- ・Price: 10,000 yen (excluding tax)
- ・Price: 3,000 yen (excluding tax)
- ・Launch date: Scheduled for August 22, 2026 (Sat.)

## Visualizing English speaking growth against global standards | TEPPEN ENGLISH begins offering 2 TOEIC® Speaking Test sessions before and after the course starting in August 2026

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000015492.html
- anchor: #n2199484
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スクールウィズ、TEPPEN ENGLISH、IIBC

## A new sheet mask from THE NIGHT POOL offers an immersive experience of being enveloped in beauty serum!

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000091194.html
- anchor: #n2199483
- Companies mentioned: THE NIGHT POOL、b&w株式会社

Facts:
- Advance sales will begin at select stores on a rolling basis starting August 24, 2026 (Mon.).
- ・Retail price: 825 yen (tax included)

## 【First in Japan*】Project to generate carbon credits through “reused solar power generation” gets underway

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000068026.html
- anchor: #n2199482
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Linkhola、株式会社浜屋、EARTHSTORY

Facts:
- Credits can be issued at unprecedented speed—in as little as 3 months

## That legendary wild duo is now on a sticker. BREWDOG, the UK’s No. 1 craft beer brand, is releasing a limited quantity of Punk IPA with a MAN WITH A MISSION collaboration sticker as a bonus!

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000099361.html
- anchor: #n2199481
- Companies mentioned: BREWDOG、MAN WITH A MISSION、ブリュードッグ・カンパニー・ジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- Alc. 5.5%
- 350ml
- Suggested retail price (excluding tax): 380 yen

## Cram school “ミライ式” opens new Toyonaka Midorigaoka campus in Toyonaka, Osaka—its 19th nationwide, accelerating expansion in the Hokusetsu area

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000053593.html
- anchor: #n2199480
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TricoLogic、ミライ式、MBS毎日放送、朝日小学生新聞

Facts:
- The 19th campus, including the online school
- In July 2026, representative Akimasa Nishio appeared on MBS毎日放送’s “Mirai Jam”

## Heat countermeasure service “GoANZEN” sets up a booth at 伊勢崎市’s “Gekikara Festa”

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000045932.html
- anchor: #n2199460
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DUMSCO、伊勢崎市、激辛フェスタ実行委員会

Facts:
- The event will be held on August 30, 2026 (Sun.), at Isesaki Station Square (伊勢崎市, Gunma Prefecture)
- Date and time: August 30, 2026 (Sun.), 15:00–19:00
- On August 5, Reiwa 7, it recorded 41. 8°C, the highest temperature in Japan’s observation history

## 【Inside the CATL-KSTAR facility】BITEX establishes local subsidiary in Ningde, China | Secures procurement and quality control base for storage batteries

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000138752.html
- anchor: #n2199459
- Companies mentioned: BITEX HOLDINGS LLC、BITEX Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd.、CATL、KSTAR、CATL-KSTAR

## 【Rental utility hookups】50.9% said their electricity provider was designated | Survey examines satisfaction and willingness to use

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000134692.html
- anchor: #n2199458
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社EXLY、電気ガス電話帳、東京電力、関西電力

Facts:
- 49.1% said “It wasn’t designated”
- 50.7% answered “I don’t know”
- 64% said they were “satisfied”
- 70% of all respondents answered “Yes”
- “Steps for starting service” accounted for 46.4%
- “Whether they can freely choose an electricity provider” accounted for 30.9%
- “Necessary information and documents” accounted for 14.5%

## Digital tickets for “OHAYO Baywalk Yokohama” and “Totono-u Morning Yoga,” a chance to enjoy Yokohama in the morning, now on sale at At Yokohama

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000073986.html
- anchor: #n2199457
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アットヨコハマ、宿泊観光・MICE 促進のための早朝等のコンテンツ醸成・水際線のにぎわい創出実行委員会

Facts:
- September 21, 2026 (Mon., public holiday), 8:00–10:00
- Participation fee: 5,000 yen (tax included) /1 person
- Capacity: 20 people
- Sales begin Monday, August 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

## [Webinar on Tuesday, September 15, 2026] The work HR should do—and the work it should leave behind—in the age of AI.

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000158431.html
- anchor: #n2199456
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ペイロール、株式会社SIGNATE、エグゼクティブコーチ株式会社

Facts:
- We handle payroll processing for 279 companies and 1.23 million people (as of the end of March 2026).

## 2 public daycare centers in 五ヶ瀬町, Miyazaki Prefecture, to adopt the childcare ICT service CoDMON (Codmon) from August 1. The service is now used by 754 municipalities nationwide and a total of 14 municipalities in Miyazaki Prefecture.

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000040113.html
- anchor: #n2199455
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コドモン、五ヶ瀬町

Facts:
- Number of contracted municipalities nationwide: 754
- A total of 14 municipalities in Miyazaki Prefecture

## 【東京3店舗目】大阪・羽曳野発「焼肉こじま」が新宿西口に上陸！8月29日「焼肉こじま 離れ 西新宿」オープン

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000172503.html
- anchor: #n2199454
- Companies mentioned: 焼肉こじま、焼肉こじまグループ、株式会社こじま

Facts:
- Its 3rd location in Tokyo
- Seating capacity: 38
- Founded in Habikino, Osaka, in 1978
- Established: Jan. 6, 2021
- Capital: 10 million yen

## Make vegetables more delicious and more fun. New launch: “Dressing to enjoy vegetables with vegetables.”

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000041621.html
- anchor: #n2199453
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社坂ノ途中、グラッツェミーレ

Facts:
- 3 types in total
- Price: 870 yen (tax included)
- Price: 890 yen (tax included)
- Partners with approximately 400 producers nationwide

## [September 15–17] Quantum Flowers & Foods (QFF) to exhibit at the 78th Annual Meeting of 日本生物工学会

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000130495.html
- anchor: #n2199452
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クォンタムフラワーズ＆フーズ、QFF、日本生物工学会、北海道国立大学機構、北見工業大学

Facts:
- Event dates: September 15–17, 2026
- Late and same-day registration is open through Thursday, September 17, 2026.

## Learning for All to hold an event on legacy donations on Saturday, September 19.

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000055931.html
- anchor: #n2199451
- Companies mentioned: 認定NPO法人Learning for All、株式会社こころのカンパニー、一般社団法人日本承継寄付協会、Will for Japan

Facts:
- Japanese society inherits 50 trillion yen annually
- The number exceeded 1,100 in fiscal 2023.

## [September 28 webinar] Is that ESG data real? Revealing a highly accurate assessment method for Scope 3

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000100724.html
- anchor: #n2199450
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シンク・ネイチャー、ヘルシンキ大学

Facts:
- ◆Date and time: Monday, September 28, from 16:00 to 17:00
- ◆Capacity: 500 people

## The cute kitty from social media sensation mofusand becomes an adorable bee! “A Lucky Bee Kitty Lottery Bringing Happiness,” where everyone wins, launches for sale at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 26.

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000168561.html
- anchor: #n2199449
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グレイ・パーカー・サービス、mofusand、ぢゅの、小学館クリエイティブ

Facts:
- 1回1,200円（税込）
- 2026年8月26日（水）11:00～9月1日（火）23:59
- Scheduled to ship sequentially from around early January 2027

## The lowest fees in the industry for both web and paper tests, support for 20 languages—the most in the industry—and group analysis included in the plan. Launch of “First Stress Check.”

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000073210.html
- anchor: #n2199448
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マイシェルパ、Forbes JAPAN

Facts:
- 紙受検料は業界最安値*の1人100円
- Supports 20 languages, the most in the industry
- Adopted by more than 400 companies and organizations to date

## 【京都外国語大学】フランス語で想いを伝える、全国の学生が集う「第8回全日本学生フランス語プレゼンテーション大会」出場者募集（11月28日開催）

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000078199.html
- anchor: #n2199447
- Companies mentioned: 京都外国語大学、在日フランス大使館、在日ベルギー大使館、カナダ・ケベック州政府在日事務所、関西日仏学館、アンジェ・カトリック大学、ブルゴーニュ・ヨーロッパ大学国際フランス語研修センター、一般社団法人J imagine、公益財団法人フランス語教育振興協会(APEF)、日仏文化協会、株式会社白水社、毎日新聞社

Facts:
- Starts at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2026
- 9月29日（火）9：00 ～ 10月3日（土）17：00

## “1秒まつエク” and “oui nails” to further accelerate brand expansion in the Thai market. Exhibiting at “Bangkok Nippon Haku 2026,” one of Thailand’s largest Japanese comprehensive exhibitions.

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000031205.html
- anchor: #n2199446
- Companies mentioned: HISTORIC株式会社、日本貿易振興機構（ジェトロ）、株式会社ジェイエデュケーション、バンコク日本博2026実行委員会

Facts:
- Friday, August 28, 2026, through Sunday, August 30
- June 24 (Wed.)–26 (Fri.), 2026
- Dries in about 1 minute
- Ultra-fine 0.04 mm bristles
- Ranked No. 1 for the 2nd time in Amazon’s Best Sellers ranking in the “False Eyelashes” category

## “Winner of the 20th Kids Design Award!” “Imitori Karuta” makes learning the meanings of words fun through play

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000051468.html
- anchor: #n2199445
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジーピー、小学館、特定非営利活動法人キッズデザイン協議会

Facts:
- Price: 1,600 yen (1,760 yen including tax)
- A total of 286 works were selected as award winners this year.
- Price: 600 yen (660 yen including tax)

## APT to hold an online seminar on logistics challenges in Thailand and ASEAN on September 3, co-hosted with Studist and CNET

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000076.000058277.html
- anchor: #n2199444
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社APT、株式会社スタディスト、株式会社シーネット、Studist (Thailand) Co., Ltd.、C NET (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

Facts:
- Livestream: Thursday, September 3, 2026, 13:30–14:45
- Capacity: 40 people

## NPO法人せいぼ to hold 10th anniversary event, “Building Connections with the International Community Through Malawi and Students”! Seeking to expand “education × retail × donations,” established in the Kansai region starting at the Expo!

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000078360.html
- anchor: #n2199443
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人せいぼ、大阪国際中学高等学校、関西国際学園、神戸市立学園都市高等学校、雲雀丘学園高等学校、こども食堂「ぱらでいろ」、JICA

Facts:
- 1,228,152 yen across the Kansai region
- 82,000 meals

## [定山渓 鹿の湯・花もみじ] “Moon-Viewing Decorations for Making a Wish,” gently lighting wishes beneath the autumn moon, to be held from August 25

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000096644.html
- anchor: #n2199442
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ホテル鹿の湯、定山渓 鹿の湯・花もみじ

Facts:
- [Event period] August 25–October 31, 2026
- [Event hours] 7:00–22:00
- 鹿の湯, with 170 rooms, where guests can enjoy renowned hot springs and an authentic sauna
- 花もみじ, with 77 rooms, offering comfort through Japanese-style interiors and seasonal hospitality

## Mayekawa to exhibit at SMM 2026, one of the world’s leading international maritime trade fairs, held in Hamburg, Germany

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000163164.html
- anchor: #n2199441
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社前川製作所、SMM

Facts:
- More than 40% global market share
- Capital: 1 billion yen

## 95% of Gen Z have not gone on to purchase or use a product through memes. 39% say poor corporate use of memes “damages brand image.” Z-SOZOKEN（Z世代創造性研究所）conducted a survey on Gen Z attitudes toward memes.

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000104461.html
- anchor: #n2199440
- Companies mentioned: Fiom合同会社、Z-SOZOKEN（Z世代創造性研究所）

Facts:
- 39% say poor execution “damages brand image”
- 68% of Gen Z encounter memes several times a week or more
- Just 5% said they had actually “purchased or used” a product they became interested in through a meme
- 46% say, “It can be funny when done well, but it’s often ‘cringey’”
- 66% said meme-based introductions are more likely to increase their desire to buy
- 49% say “originality” matters most

## TechMatrix receives Arctic Wolf’s “Japan Excellence Marketing Partner” award

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000009277.html
- anchor: #n2199439
- Companies mentioned: テクマトリックス株式会社、Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc.、Arctic Wolf Networks Japan 合同会社

Facts:
- More than 10,000 organizations worldwide rely on Arctic Wolf to eliminate cyber risk
- Every week, the platform processes more than 9 trillion security events

## [ピエール マルコリーニ] Jiyugaoka store grand opening Thursday, September 17, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000086914.html
- anchor: #n2199438
- Companies mentioned: ピエール マルコリーニ、PIERRE MARCOLINI JAPAN、JIYUGAOKA MUSE SQUARE、コレド室町テラス店

Facts:
- On Thursday, September 17, 2026, the company will open its directly operated store with an attached café, “ピエール マルコリーニ Jiyugaoka Store,” on the 1st floor of the new commercial facility “JIYUGAOKA MUSE SQUARE” (Jiyugaoka Muse Square), opening in front of Jiyugaoka Station.
- The 156.13 m² store will include a café space with a total of 40 seats: 36 indoors and 4 outdoors.
- Rocher Le \33/g (tax included
- Chocolanburu Banane \990 (tax included, dine-in), \864 (tax included, takeout)
- To celebrate the opening of the Jiyugaoka store, customers who spend 3,000 yen (tax included) or more from Thursday, September 17, through Wednesday, September 30, a period of 14 days, will receive 1 cocoa-pod-shaped “Cake au Marron.”
- With the opening of the Jiyugaoka store, the company will operate a total of 19 locations nationwide.

## A business partnership to bring all-hazards supply chain risk management to Japanese companies, providing comprehensive support from supply chain visibility to risk assessment and countermeasures

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000059368.html
- anchor: #n2199437
- Companies mentioned: ＳＯＭＰＯリスクマネジメント株式会社、株式会社Resilire、損害保険ジャパン株式会社

## [Media invitation] Coverage of the signing ceremony for a comprehensive partnership agreement between 南魚沼市 and どろんこ会グループ, to be held on Wednesday, Sept. 2

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000091.000041921.html
- anchor: #n2199436
- Companies mentioned: どろんこ会グループ、南魚沼市、株式会社南魚沼生産組合、社会福祉法人どろんこ会、株式会社日本福祉総合研究所、社会福祉法人愛育会、株式会社ゴーエスト、株式会社Doronko Agri

Facts:
- We have built a close relationship over 23 years
- ● Number of facilities: approximately 200
- ● Number of staff: approximately 3,000
- ● Number of users: approximately 10,900

## [中野製薬株式会社] Campaign to celebrate the launch of “Salosy Water Glow Hair Serum” begins Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000074212.html
- anchor: #n2199435
- Companies mentioned: 中野製薬株式会社、株式会社OMOT、ONEN'ONLY

Facts:
- 2026
- August
- 29th
- October
- The 30th
- 60 years
- 1959
- 100 million yen
- 254 people

## A whole large Nanko plum from Kishu. 次念序 introduces “Chilled Ume Oroshi Kake,” a refreshing late-summer dish

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000099.000087198.html
- anchor: #n2199434
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社松富士食品、次念序

Facts:
- Price: regular 990 yen (tax included)
- Limited-time offer from Aug. 26, 2026

## Support for foreign-language communication is set to expand under the “Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform”; the online interpreting market is growing in Saitama. アイメガネ aims to become the “go-to eyewear shop” for foreign residents by introducing “Mieru Tsuyaku”

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000100.000031844.html
- anchor: #n2199433
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社テリロジーサービスウェア、アイメガネ、アイジャパン株式会社、Zoff、AOKI、イオン、越谷市、草加市、白岡市、山王クリニック、さめじまボンディングクリニック

Facts:
- 2倍近く増えており
- The number of foreign customers has increased by about 10 times compared with before the service was introduced
- Introduced at 26 locations in Saitama Prefecture
- More than 13 languages, as well as sign language interpretation (Japanese Sign Language)

## Dog marking: 36.50% of owners say they have struggled with it; countermeasures center on guiding dogs to the toilet, deodorizing, and creating the right environment [コノコトトモニ]

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000073890.html
- anchor: #n2199432
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゆずず、コノコトトモニ

Facts:
- 36.50% of dog owners have struggled with their dogs' marking
- A survey of 200 adult men and women who own dogs

## [New release] “Shine brighter today, even when you're busy.” 株式会社パレンテ launches C+ELLA (Sierra), a vitamin C powder with a dual-action formula, on Monday, Aug. 24!

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000033964.html
- anchor: #n2199431
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パレンテ、エブリデーツ、楽天市場、Amazon、Yahoo！ショッピング、千葉ジェッツ、ヴィッセル神戸

Facts:
- 1,000 mg of liposomal vitamin C
- Price: 5,500 yen (tax included)
- 50% OFF coupon available
- Total of 40 million orders

## To celebrate the launch of Ajinomoto Frozen Foods' <Golden Fried Rice>, supervised by 兆徳, the renowned restaurant famous for its ever-present lines for egg fried rice, “Ura Chotok” will open for 24 hours only!

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000027220.html
- anchor: #n2199430
- Companies mentioned: 味の素冷凍食品株式会社、兆徳

Facts:
- About 35% of customers※1 said they wanted to eat a lighter, more refined fried rice.
- <Golden Fried Rice> 1 serving (about 200 g) + 1 frozen bag: 400 yen (tax included)
- “FRESH FROZEN AJINOMOTO®” <Golden Fried Rice>: 1 bag (400 g)

## [Will you have enough money in retirement?] A survey of 300 people reveals the gap between the amount needed and inadequate preparation

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000111955.html
- anchor: #n2199429
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AZWAY、イエベース

Facts:
- 78.3% (235 people) believe they will need 20 million yen or more in retirement savings
- Regarding their current preparations, a combined 91.0% (273 people) said they believe they are “not at all prepared” or “somewhat underprepared”
- 93.3% (280 people) said they feel “very anxious” or “somewhat anxious” about money in retirement
- The biggest concern was “whether they can live on pension benefits alone,” at 45.0% (135 people)

## What sets children who excel at exams and learning apart? The key is “non-cognitive skills.” Leading expert Yoshikazu Nakayama and 類塾プラス to hold a parent-child event on connecting non-cognitive skills with learning strategies and career choices

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000029522.html
- anchor: #n2199428
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社類設計室、類塾プラス、All HEROs合同会社、IPU・環太平洋大学

Facts:
- On Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, we will welcome Yoshikazu Nakayama, a leading researcher and practitioner in non-cognitive skills
- Participation fee: 4,500 yen
- Capacity: first 60 applicants
- Registration deadline: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
- In addition to holding more than 370 lectures and training sessions annually
- Supports the development of education that fosters non-cognitive skills at approximately 400 schools and childcare facilities nationwide

## [狭山市, Saitama Prefecture] Supporting women who want to start something new! “Community Women’s Support Course,” co-hosted with 埼玉県, to be held on Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 4 (2 sessions)

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000042592.html
- anchor: #n2199427
- Companies mentioned: 狭山市、埼玉県、男女共同参画推進センター、狭山市消防団、フードバンクさやま、立教大学

Facts:
- 2 sessions in total
- 2026年9月12日（土）、10月4日（日）
- 13:30～16:30
- About a 1-minute walk

## “Lost Item Cloud find” introduced on the Yokohama Municipal Subway!

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000104939.html
- anchor: #n2199426
- Companies mentioned: 横浜市交通局、株式会社find、find

Facts:
- Reception hours: 24 hours
- Service hours: 9:00–22:00
- Capital: 10 million yen

## Bookstore fair to celebrate the “ルーヴル美術館 Exhibition: Renaissance”

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000026460.html
- anchor: #n2199425
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トーハン、河出書房新社、集英社、宝島社、ぴあ、国立新美術館、ルーヴル美術館、日本テレビ放送網、読売新聞社、ＢＳ日テレ、野村證券

Facts:
- 86 bookstores nationwide
- Rollout begins sequentially from Aug. 26, 2026
- Wednesday, Sept. 9–Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026
- 5,489 yen
- 1,155 yen
- 1,760 yen
- 1,200 yen

## Salad bowl specialty shop WithGreen opens its 3rd Yokohama location at 相鉄ジョイナス on Thursday, Sept. 17

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000121.000018848.html
- anchor: #n2199424
- Companies mentioned: WithGreen、相鉄ジョイナス、FOOD&TIME ISETAN YOKOHAMA、横浜ポルタ

Facts:
- 58th location nationwide
- 3rd location in Yokohama
- 14 eat-in seats
- Business hours: 10:00–21:00
- Founded in Tokyo in 2016
- Capital: 50 million yen

## [On sale Friday, Sept. 18] The November issue of Tokyo Calendar features “Yokohama for the Weekend”! Suzu Hirose graces the cover of the regular edition, while Tao Tsuchiya and Daisuke Sakuma (Snow Man) appear on the special expanded edition

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000032791.html
- anchor: #n2199423
- Companies mentioned: 東京カレンダー株式会社、SALONEグループ、IL TEATRINO DA SALONE、日向坂46、クレイジーケンバンド

Facts:
- Price: ¥1,200 (tax included)
- 東京の男女のための2026年の最旬情報を1冊に凝縮。

## A premium 2-step mask joins the Retinal Peptide series, offering elevated at-home skincare. Preorders begin Monday, Aug. 24!

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000133.000096821.html
- anchor: #n2199422
- Companies mentioned: VT COSMETICS、楽天市場、Qoo10

Facts:
- 7 sheets
- 4,180 yen (tax included)
- A total of 326 awards

## A thousand paper cranes folded in class bring peace education to Rwanda. OISCA Hamamatsu International High School teacher makes teaching debut in the country

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000136.000166170.html
- anchor: #n2199421
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト、オイスカ浜松国際高等学校、Dolphin Papa合同会社

Facts:
- The “Rwanda Project 2026,” held from August 5 to 12, 2026
- オイスカ浜松国際高等学校 officially joined the UNESCO Associated Schools Network in 2025.
- On June 22, 2026, オイスカ浜松国際高等学校 held a leadership training session for students in its Sports Wellness Department.

## [肉汁餃子のダンダダン] Beat the intense summer heat! Get 1 free soft drink with any lunch set order!

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000137.000042791.html
- anchor: #n2199420
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NATTY SWANKYホールディングス、株式会社ダンダダン、肉汁餃子のダンダダン

Facts:
- Promotion period: through Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
- 1日10万個以上売れる人気商品

## Hair care brand Linon launches 2 new products at once! The Lift Care Shampoo/Treatment, designed to create “supple, soft hair,” and a seasonally limited “Pure Floral” fragrance for Linon Lock Oil arrive!

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000141.000010863.html
- anchor: #n2199419
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SOLIA、Linon、ロフト、PLAZA、ALOBABY、AMBiQUE

Facts:
- 2026年8月28日（金）より全国のロフトにて順次先行発売
- 1,650 yen each (tax included)
- ¥1,210 each (tax included)
- 132 yen (tax included)
- 1本1,980円（税込）
- Size: 100 mL

## 【AI資料作成の実態調査】AI搭載スライド自動生成サービス「イルシル」、資料の4件に1件は始業前や終業後に作られている ― 昼休みだけ作成が約4割減

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000104853.html
- anchor: #n2199418
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イルシル、イルシル

Facts:
- 28.0% (2,803) of the materials created were produced outside regular working hours, before the start of the workday or after it ended.
- 11時台の840件から12時台は525件へと37.5%減少し
- 深夜0時台から4時台にも518件（5.2%）の資料作成が確認された
- Number of items covered: 10,000
- The total for the 10 hours from the 9 a.m. hour through the 18:00 hour, considered typical daytime working hours, was 7,197, or 72.0% of the total.
- The weekday total was 8,556 (85.6%), while the Saturday and Sunday total was 1,444 (14.4%).

## 兵庫県 elementary, junior high and high school students invited free to 神戸ストークス home games

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000036447.html
- anchor: #n2199417
- Companies mentioned: 神戸ストークス、株式会社ストークス、兵庫県

Facts:
- For all 9 games
- Free invitations to 700-level reserved seats

## A record-high 56 shops featuring outstanding gourmet food from across Japan gather at 横浜高島屋! The 'Bananaman's It's So Good!! Expo' runs for 13 days starting Aug. 26 (Wed.)!

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000094375.html
- anchor: #n2199416
- Companies mentioned: TBSグロウディア、ネオスペース、TBSテレビ、TBSラジオ、横浜高島屋、横浜水信、善左衛門咖喱、ミートプロ鈴木、焼き小籠包 樹苞、原口海産物専門店、キューバサンド屋台TON-MESHI、ひととせの雪、小倉屋山本、よし乃、井上醤油店、菊水堂、ラーメン海鳴、小池手造り農産加工所、アロマトリュフ、ふとっぱら、畑名味噌糀店

Facts:
- Special banana financier (box of 5): 2,160 yen (tax included)
- Founded in 1915 (Taisho 4) as a wholesaler processing Taiwanese bananas

## [10th anniversary] Commemorative plan with sparkling wine now available at 「函館大沼 鶴雅リゾート エプイ」

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000044417.html
- anchor: #n2199415
- Companies mentioned: 鶴雅観光開発株式会社、NIKI Hills Winery、鶴雅ホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- 10th anniversary of opening
- About 30 minutes by car from Hakodate
- About a 5-minute walk from JR Onuma Koen Station
- Within a 50-mile (about 80-km) radius of Onuma

## TVアニメ『2.5次元の誘惑』よりオンラインくじが登場！リリエル、ミリエラの描き下ろしイラストのグッズが8月28日(金)10:00より販売開始！

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000151.000121219.html
- anchor: #n2199414
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サトクリフ、くじクリフ、リリサ製作委員会、トゥーヴァージンズパブリッシンググループ

Facts:
- Sales period: Aug. 28, 2026 (Fri.) at 10:00 to Sept. 28 (Mon.) at 17:59
- 販売価格：1回 770円(税込)

## Professional flavor, made easy! 'Golden flounder meunière with browned butter sauce and 3 kinds of mushrooms'

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000130004.html
- anchor: #n2199413
- Companies mentioned: 楽彩株式会社、RAKUSAI、デリカフーズグループ

Facts:
- Price: 1,580 yen (tax included)
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- 4 days, including the arrival date

## 「青年塾新潟」 launches with 上甲晃 as its head, aiming to 'nurture young people with the ambition to contribute to their local communities'

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000153.000063435.html
- anchor: #n2199412
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社栗山米菓、志ネットワーク、盛和塾、ホテル日航新潟、株式会社平和堂

Facts:
- For working adults generally aged 50 or younger
- Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Approximately 750 employees
- Sales of 28.2 billion yen
- Average age: 37
- Average length of service: approximately 15 years

## A mattress that 94% of doctors said they would recommend to people seeking better sleep is also 15% off! NELL's 'Last Summer Sale' to refresh summer-weary bodies starts Aug. 24

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000158.000034237.html
- anchor: #n2199411
- Companies mentioned: NELL、DoctorsMe、株式会社Morght

Facts:
- 15% off all products
- 129 doctors from multiple medical specialties
- 120-day free trial

## [吉積情報株式会社] Case study published on the adoption of 'Google Workspace' and 'Cmosy Pocket' at 株式会社クリエイティブヨーコ.

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000161.000069271.html
- anchor: #n2199410
- Companies mentioned: 吉積情報株式会社、株式会社クリエイティブヨーコ、Google LLC

Facts:
- 吉積情報 was founded in 2005

## [赤から] 「赤から盛岡駅前通り店」 to hold its grand opening on Sept. 8, 2026 (Tue.)!

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000162.000126693.html
- anchor: #n2199409
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社甲羅、赤から

Facts:
- Number of tables (seats): 21 tables
- Number of tables (seats): 21 tables (74 seats)

## NTTドコモビジネス adopts ISMS automation tool 'SecureNavi' in the SkyWay development division

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000165.000089471.html
- anchor: #n2199408
- Companies mentioned: NTTドコモビジネス、SecureNavi株式会社、SkyWay

Facts:
- The service has been in operation since January 2025
- When it obtained ISMS certification in November 2024
- The team efficiently completed a full briefing in a meeting lasting about 1 hour and a half

## From fabric to glass. A new aim for エイム. SUNEAST to launch its glass mouse pads, Do Series 'ZEN-I/ ZEN-II,' on Aug. 24, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000180.000131068.html
- anchor: #n2199407
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社旭東エレクトロニクス、SUNEAST

Facts:
- Available starting Monday, Aug. 24, 2026
- Price: ¥9,980 (tax included)
- The body measures 450 × 400 × 3 mm

## スタイルブレッド launches 3 new 'Danish rolls' to brighten breakfast buffets and cafes

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000182.000012525.html
- anchor: #n2199406
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スタイルブレッド

Facts:
- 3 new varieties of 'Danish rolls'
- Made with 100% domestically produced wheat and butter

## [BANILA CO] A blue makeup base for a radiant complexion launches in Japan! 'All Day Tone Up Base Blue' rolls out from late August

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000187.000016416.html
- anchor: #n2199405
- Companies mentioned: BANILA CO、モノック株式会社、ロフト、PLAZA、Qoo10

Facts:
- Volume: 35 ml
- Release date: Scheduled to roll out from late August 2026

## オープンエイト supports シーピー化成's marketing transformation with 'Video BRAIN'

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000193.000013460.html
- anchor: #n2199404
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オープンエイト、シーピー化成株式会社、Video BRAIN、Open BRAIN、OPEN8 Platform

Facts:
- In-house production of product explainer videos for about 50 new product series annually
- A total of 1,000 companies have adopted OPEN8 Platform

## 日軽金アクト makes large-scale installation of 'SPACECOOL Roof Shade' across about 4,000 m² of factory roofing

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000198.000078861.html
- anchor: #n2199403
- Companies mentioned: SPACECOOL株式会社、日軽金アクト株式会社、日本ワイドクロス株式会社

Facts:
- Temperature reduction of about 10°C compared with untreated areas

## Free release of a guide to 'Understanding in 10 minutes: Causes and solutions for poor interdepartmental collaboration among managers' | 株式会社LDcube

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000205.000131307.html
- anchor: #n2199402
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LDcube、株式会社ビジネスコンサルタント

Facts:
- Capital: 30 million yen

## 株式会社クウゼン joins the 'Customer Growth Consortium' hosted by LINE Yahoo

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000212.000017833.html
- anchor: #n2199401
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クウゼン、LINEヤフー株式会社、Salesforce、Shopify、POS

Facts:
- Small and medium-sized businesses account for 99.7% of Japanese companies
- Adopted by more than 700 companies
- 28.97 million people per month

## The 2nd edition of the 'Buffaloes Trading Cards' from オリックス・バファローズ × I.LO:VE arrives Aug. 28! The lineup includes 20 cards, including special rare cards!

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000213.000107950.html
- anchor: #n2199400
- Companies mentioned: オリックス・バファローズ、I.LO:VE、株式会社DONGRAMYPROJECT

Facts:
- Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
- On sale starting Aug. 28, 2026 (Fri.)
- Application period: Aug. 28, 2026 (Fri.) to Nov. 30 (Mon.) at 23:59

## Forbes JAPAN announces the release of its special issue, 'HUMAN-CENTERED AI: Imagination Can Be Made Real!'

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000217.000036543.html
- anchor: #n2199399
- Companies mentioned: 博報堂ＤＹホールディングス、Forbes JAPAN、東京大学大学院、ボン大学、日本マイクロソフト、アドビ、NEC、GMOインターネットグループ、竹中工務店、大塚商会、AIRoA

Facts:
- Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
- Format: A4 variant, 96 pages

## KEEN and Marmot collaborate for the first time

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000218.000059148.html
- anchor: #n2199398
- Companies mentioned: KEEN、Marmot

Facts:
- Price: 24,200 yen (tax included)
- Weight: 449 g (per shoe, size 27 cm)

## Family camping that kids will love: Bears Rock camping mats for relaxing together, not just sleeping

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000224.000106327.html
- anchor: #n2199397
- Companies mentioned: Bears Rock、Bears Rock株式会社

Facts:
- Camping mat with a thickness of 5 cm
- Starting August 20, 2026

## First-ever installation at a medical institution in Japan! Umbrella-sharing service 「アイカサ」 launches at 大阪医科薬科大学 Hospital.

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000230.000036740.html
- anchor: #n2199396
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Nature Innovation Group、大阪医科薬科大学、株式会社ウェザーニューズ

Facts:
- There are expected to be about 110,000 localized severe thunderstorms nationwide in 2026
- The number of localized severe thunderstorms nationwide in 2026 is expected to reach about 110,000, up about 25% from last year
- More than 920,000 app members
- Installed at more than 2,500 locations
- About 9,000 「アイカサ mini」 umbrellas available at アイカサ locations across Japan
- Lightweight (about 250 g) and compact
- UV blocking rate: 99.9% or higher
- Light-blocking rate of 99.99% or higher

## Sharefull establishes job-listing policy prioritizing child safety and protection

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000243.000124219.html
- anchor: #n2199395
- Companies mentioned: シェアフル株式会社、パーソルグループ、こども家庭庁、テンプスタッフ、doda、ミイダス、シェアフルシフト、シェアフルエージェント

Facts:
- Currently used by 13 million people (*)
- Scheduled to take effect Friday, Dec. 25, 2026

## 【2年連続採択】learningBOX、総務省「安全性・信頼性を確保したデジタルインフラの海外展開支援事業」令和8年度「ローカル・スタートアップ枠」に採択

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000244.000045857.html
- anchor: #n2199394
- Companies mentioned: learningBOX株式会社、総務省、EDUTech Asia、フィリピン企業

Facts:
- All 73 applications
- 1 of 9 companies
- More than 1 million registered users
- More than 1,900 client companies

## “Kyoto Maizuru Bayside Festa” to be held Sunday, Oct. 25

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000252.000049369.html
- anchor: #n2199393
- Companies mentioned: 舞鶴市、京都府港湾局、第八管区海上保安本部

Facts:
- 1回200円
- Adults: 800 yen
- Children: 400 yen
- Prices start at 500 yen

## povo's “povo Data Oasis,” which offers free data, will now be available at all stations on lines including those operated by 「西武鉄道」 and 「東京都交通局」

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000252.000128076.html
- anchor: #n2199392
- Companies mentioned: KDDI株式会社、KDDI Digital Life株式会社、PASMO協議会、株式会社パスモ、埼玉高速鉄道、首都圏新都市鉄道、西武鉄道、多摩都市モノレール、千葉都市モノレール、東京都交通局、東葉高速鉄道、北総鉄道、横浜市交通局、京成電鉄、相模鉄道、東京メトロ、伊豆箱根鉄道、小田急電鉄、関東鉄道、京王電鉄、秩父鉄道、東急電鉄、ゆりかもめ、横浜高速鉄道

Facts:
- All 954 stations across a total of 20 operators will be eligible locations
- Eligible routes are planned to expand to a total of approximately 1,300 stations
- A service that provides up to 1GB of data per month for free
- 1回につき「0.1GB(24時間)」
- Up to 10 times per month (1GB total)
- 47.27 million copies are in circulation

## ほっかほっか亭の元祖「のり弁当」が9月1日よりリニューアル進化！創業50周年記念弁当 第2弾として、「ツナマヨネーズ」をトッピング

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000266.000024682.html
- anchor: #n2199391
- Companies mentioned: ほっかほっか亭、株式会社ほっかほっか亭総本部

Facts:
- Nori bento: 530 yen (tax included)
- Nori and fried chicken bento: 630 yen (tax included)
- Horse mackerel fry, nori and tartar bento: 540 yen (tax included)
- Nori and mentaiko bento: 630 yen (tax included)
- Nori and chicken katsu bento: 630 yen (tax included)
- Napolitan: 380 yen (tax included)
- Tuna mayonnaise rice and Napolitan bento: 540 yen (tax included)
- 711 locations nationwide

## Uhuru supports heatstroke prevention efforts in 「栃木県佐野市」 with a digital map

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000271.000019297.html
- anchor: #n2199390
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウフル、栃木県佐野市、一般社団法人スマートソサエティファウンデーション、デジタル庁

Facts:
- The number of people transported by ambulance exceeded 100,000 in 2025

## Mechanism behind the “atopic march,” in which symptoms spread throughout the body starting with atopic dermatitis, elucidated: Interaction between IL-13 and specific dendritic cells drives the production of high-affinity IgE antibodies

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000272.000102047.html
- anchor: #n2199389
- Companies mentioned: 東京理科大学、京都大学、慶應義塾大学、理化学研究所、Benaroya Research Institute、アラバマ大学、アイカーン医科大学マウントサイナイ、ワシントン大学セントルイス校、日本医療研究開発機構、日本学術振興会、Paul G. Allen Family Foundation、Doris Duke Charitable Foundation、LEO Pharma、米国国立関節炎・筋骨格・皮膚疾患研究所、米国国立アレルギー・感染症研究所

Facts:
- The findings were published on July 9, 2026, in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). In addition, a review article on the role of IL-13 signaling and cDC2 in the atopic march, including the findings of this study, was published on July 23, 2026, in the international academic journal Barrier Immunity.

## Provided art support for TBSテレビ's Sunday Theater drama “VIVANT”

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000274.000103401.html
- anchor: #n2199388
- Companies mentioned: TBSテレビ、株式会社オカムラ、AIハヤト

Facts:
- Currently airing for 2 consecutive cours
- “AIハヤト” scenes from episode 11
- 第15話から「別班特別会議室」
- Broadcast Aug. 23
- Starting July 26

## OBC to be a special sponsor of the “Corporate Relay Marathon in Hiroshima 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000277.000026471.html
- anchor: #n2199387
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オービックビジネスコンサルタント、OBC、株式会社ITADAKI、株式会社中国放送、RCC、サンフレッチェ広島

Facts:
- Oct. 11, 2026 (Sun.)
- 3-hour endurance relay marathon
- 1 team of 5–15 members

## For dry throats! A large-size version for everyday use joins the popular humidifying line! Limited release of “快適ガード Moisturizing Wet Mask for Throats, Unscented, Regular Size, 30-Pack”

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000284.000037928.html
- anchor: #n2199386
- Companies mentioned: 白元アース株式会社、快適ガード

Facts:
- 30-pack
- 20% increase
- August 24, 2026

## 【鳥取県×オミカレ】自分に合った出会い方と自然な関係づくりを学ぶ「出会い力アップセミナー」を9月1日（火）に米子コンベンションセンターで開催

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000290.000020019.html
- anchor: #n2199385
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オミカレ、鳥取県

Facts:
- More than 1 million members
- Up to 50 people
- Up to 20 people
- Sept. 1, 2026