# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-24 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 2 of 5

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 280 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 149 items from 8 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## An agreement has been signed on providing information about dangerous embankments and similar structures within 宮崎県

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:11:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000137972.html
- anchor: #n2201560
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クラフティア、宮崎県、宮崎市

Facts:
- Monday, August 24, 2026

## Savor the finest seasonal fruit. Pick and taste the difference: “Shine Muscat picking” at 堀内果実園

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:11:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000041806.html
- anchor: #n2201561
- Companies mentioned: 堀内果実園

Facts:
- Price: A flat rate of ¥3,000, regardless of age (tax included)
- Price: Flat rate of ¥500

## 【ベクター・ジャパン】 to hold Vector Measurement and Calibration Seminar 2026

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:11:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000118698.html
- anchor: #n2201562
- Companies mentioned: ベクター・ジャパン、Vector Informatik GmbH、ベクターグループ本社、日本ケイデンス・デザイン・システムズ

Facts:
- 2026年8月31日（月）から9月4日（金）まで
- More than 4,500 employees
- 930 million euros
- 32 locations worldwide

## A string of eagerly awaited matchups in September: Exclusive live streaming of “Lemino BOXING PHOENIX BATTLE 160 & 161” on Leminoプレミアム

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:10:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001123.000113690.html
- anchor: #n2201563
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NTTドコモ、Lemino、Leminoプレミアム、Second Career

Facts:
- 1,540 yen per month (tax included)
- Phoenix Battle super featherweight ¥10 million tournament

## 【Free webinar】Can you attract inbound visitors without relying on OTAs? An inbound marketing strategy that wins with “influencers × MEO × direct bookings”

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000057642.html
- anchor: #n2201564
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CHILLNN、株式会社LIFE PEPPER、Googleマップ

Facts:
- Date and time: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 15:00–16:00
- More than 1,600 facilities nationwide have opened accounts.
- Has supported the overseas expansion of more than 1,000 companies to date

## Launch of “VolaTrap®,” Japan’s first* handheld breath sampler

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:08:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000445.000070819.html
- anchor: #n2201565
- Companies mentioned: 東海電子株式会社、VolaTrap®

Facts:
- Collection volume: 0.5 L
- Collection volume: ...5.0 L
- Approximately 40 runs at the 1.0 L setting

## Launch of the new ETF brand “SMBC Prime ETF”

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:08:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000349.000067873.html
- anchor: #n2201566
- Companies mentioned: 三井住友DSアセットマネジメント株式会社、SMBCグループ、東京証券取引所

Facts:
- On September 10, 2026, “SMBC Prime Japan Short-Term Bond ETF (1 distribution per year)” and “SMBC Prime Japan Short-Term Bond ETF (monthly distribution)” will be established
- 翌9月11日に東京証券取引所へ上場する予定
- The remaining term of the bonds held in the portfolio will generally be 3 years or less
- The fund’s overall duration (average remaining term) will generally be managed at around 1 year

## 徳島県立板野支援学校 and Ｓｋｙ株式会社 launch a pilot study of “SKYMENU Mobile,” an app to streamline school administration

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:05:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001352.000001552.html
- anchor: #n2201567
- Companies mentioned: 徳島県立板野支援学校、Ｓｋｙ株式会社、SKYMENU Mobile

Facts:
- 148 teachers and staff
- August 5, 2026–May 31, 2027 (planned)

## August 31 is “Vegetable Fry Day”! Make fried foods even tastier♪ The “Vegetable Fry Day” campaign starts Monday, August 24

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:02:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000090.000016604.html
- anchor: #n2201568
- Companies mentioned: カネテツデリカフーズ株式会社、カネテツ

Facts:
- 2026年8月24日（月）から9月4日（金）まで
- 5 winners will be selected by lottery

## The parent-child career experience event “KODOMOHATARAKU” enters its 10th year; cumulative participation tops 1,000, with former participants joining as event support staff

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:01:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000506.000071141.html
- anchor: #n2201569
- Companies mentioned: パーソルテンプスタッフ株式会社、パーソルグループ

Facts:
- Cumulative participation has topped 1,000
- A total of 84 children took part
- 5 high school and university students joined as event support staff

## Official collaboration merchandise for PlayStation®5’s “Ghost of Yōtei” now on sale at the Kutchan Tourist Information Center

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000124019.html
- anchor: #n2201570
- Companies mentioned: PlayStation、Sucker Punch Productions、ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント、MSY株式会社、GRAPHT、ASOBI GRAPHT、合同会社クマゲラ製作、株式会社ニセコリゾート観光協会、一般社団法人倶知安観光協会

Facts:
- On sale to great acclaim since Thursday, October 2, 2025

## WiLL Home-Visit Care Station to change its business name to “ハレイロケア” in September 2026 as it expands and refreshes its brand

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000179417.html
- anchor: #n2201571
- Companies mentioned: WiLL株式会社、ハレイロケア

Facts:
- Change takes effect: September 2026

## Notice of change in representative director of WiLL株式会社

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000179417.html
- anchor: #n2201601
- Companies mentioned: WiLL株式会社

Facts:
- Effective Sept. 1, 2026

## 【Airing tomorrow, 8/25: Drama marking the 1st anniversary of 琉球和婚】In an era when people “don’t have weddings,” why do we still pledge to marry at a shrine?

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000188520.html
- anchor: #n2201600
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社空地音ハーモニー、琉球和婚、琉球朝日放送(QAB)、平一紘、Teechi

Facts:
- First 20 couples
- Aug. 25, 2026 (Tuesday)
- 9:55 a.m.

## Revealing the real faces behind their global success! ONE OR EIGHT launches its first hosted radio show, “ONE OR EIGHT’s BET ON AIR,” on interfm!

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000184876.html
- anchor: #n2201599
- Companies mentioned: ONE OR EIGHT、InterFM897

Facts:
- September 2026, every Monday, 21:30–22:00
- 8-member global boy group

## 【medicube (メディキューブ)】Exclusive to the Qoo10 Mega Sale! Skincare promotion box “A Story of Autumn, Read on Your Skin,” inspired by the beauty of fall, launches Friday, August 28

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000108700.html
- anchor: #n2201598
- Companies mentioned: medicube、メディキューブ、Qoo10、株式会社APR、株式会社APRJP、mouun

Facts:
- Up to 61% off
- 8 special sets
- 2 full-size products as a gift
- 3 full-size products as a gift
- Price: ¥15,200
- Qoo10 Mega Sale exclusive: ¥5,990
- Price: ¥13,550
- Qoo10 Mega Sale exclusive: ¥5,432

## 【Free seminar on Thursday, 8/27】Feedforce and ヒバライドットコム to co-host a seminar on using “Hibarai.com” to reach job seekers searching for jobs based on how they receive their wages

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000053187.html
- anchor: #n2201597
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フレワーク、株式会社フィードフォース、ヒバライドットコム

Facts:
- 500,000–700,000 job listings available at all times
- 500,000 registered members

## 【PIVOT appearance】Explaining what makes a store appealing to inbound visitors ahead of the tax-free system revision due in November

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000172396.html
- anchor: #n2201596
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Ocean、PIVOT、一般社団法人Fintech協会、日本オムニチャネル協会、大阪観光局

Facts:
- Business video media outlet “PIVOT,” with more than 4 million YouTube subscribers
- Capital: 138.04 million yen (including capital reserve)

## [Aug. 29 event: Rd.4 UNIZONE × QUESTPARK] Campaign announcement: Predict the rankings and share 100,000 V Points

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000132621.html
- anchor: #n2201595
- Companies mentioned: UNIZONE、QUESTPARK、一般社団法人日本eモータースポーツ機構、JeMO、JAF、恒志堂レーシング北海道、岩手馬コレーシング、東京ヴェルディレーシング、遠州ハママツモータース、名古屋OJA、Saishunkan Sol 熊本

Facts:
- A total of 100,000 points across 5 races
- Share 20,000 V Points per race

## 博報堂 and インキュデータ launch the AI Service Design Program to support new service development in the AI era

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000076738.html
- anchor: #n2201594
- Companies mentioned: 博報堂、インキュデータ、ソフトバンク、博報堂DYグループ、HCAI Professionals

Facts:
- Cuts time by up to approximately 50% compared with conventional methods

## BRITA Japan presents BRITA LARQ iQ ボトル to 福岡ソフトバンクホークス. Presentation ceremony held with Kensuke Kondo, a BRITA ambassador for his 3rd year

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000057138.html
- anchor: #n2201593
- Companies mentioned: BRITA Japan株式会社、福岡ソフトバンクホークス、BRITA LARQ iQ ボトル、GREEN FUNDING、BRITA LARQ エッセンシャル ボトル、ブリタグループ

Facts:
- 50 BRITA LARQ iQ ボトル presented to 福岡ソフトバンクホークス
- 374 supporters
- Total contributions: 6,518,016 yen
- Achievement rate against the target amount: 6,500%
- Suggested price: 19,800 yen (before tax)
- Suggested price: 7,180 yen (before tax)
- Total sales for fiscal 2024 were 727 million euros
- As of the end of 2024, the company had 2,433 employees worldwide
- As of the end of 2025, approximately 30 employees

## Recommended as a corporate health management initiative! Launch of a sleep improvement program (employee benefits) using “DENBA Health”!

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000172254.html
- anchor: #n2201592
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォーシーズHD、東京大学、伊藤忠商事株式会社、赤坂おだやかクリニックスリープヘルスケアセンター、虎の門睡眠呼吸センター、札幌もいわ徳洲会病院

Facts:
- More than 200,000 units sold worldwide across the series
- Electric field applied for approximately 15 minutes
- 92 participants

## 【ザ シングルトン Dufftown 12 Year】Wins the special “Platinum Medal” title at the world-class SFWSC! A remarkable 3 consecutive years of top gold awards

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000077535.html
- anchor: #n2201591
- Companies mentioned: ディアジオ、ディアジオ ジャパン株式会社、ザ シングルトン

Facts:
- More than 180 countries worldwide
- Looking ahead to 2030
- Capacity: 700 ml
- Alcohol content: 40%

## 【0909開催】エフアンドエムが釧路信用金庫主催の企業向けセミナーに登壇

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000029825.html
- anchor: #n2201590
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エフアンドエム、釧路信用金庫、株式会社NEXYZ.

Facts:
- 資本金：9億8,965万円（2026年6月末現在）
- 連結売上高：208億767万円（2026年3月期・連結）
- Employees: 1,056 (consolidated, as of the end of June 2026)

## 【夫婦500名に調査】パートナーで「シングルベッド」は正解！？ 37.4%がひとり向けサイズで寝るも、満足度84%と広さは関係なし！常識を覆す“寝室のリアル”

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000156.000034237.html
- anchor: #n2201589
- Companies mentioned: NELL、株式会社スマートバンク、ワンバンク ペアカード、株式会社Morght

Facts:
- 37.4%が「シングル・セミダブル」といった“ひとり向けサイズ”を2人で使用していることが判明
- Satisfaction among mattress users is 86.3%, compared with 68.2% among sofa bed users, a difference of 18.1 points.
- The most common mattress used by partners is the “pocket coil mattress” (40.8%), whose structure makes it difficult for vibrations to travel.
- Since its release in April 2021, cumulative downloads have grown to 2 million as of July 2025.
- The pocket coils built into the “NELL Mattress” are approximately 2 times those in products in the same price range

## “櫻坂46 CAFE 2026” now running successfully at 5 venues nationwide!

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000217.000047553.html
- anchor: #n2201588
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社spacetimes、ギグワークス株式会社、櫻坂46

Facts:
- 5 venues nationwide
- The collaboration menu for the “second half” starts on Aug. 26 (Wed).
- The second-half period runs from Aug. 26 (Wed) to Sept. 13 (Sun).

## A sauna and sleep experience that extends the feeling of relaxation to “sleep after unwinding.” The “Brain Sleep Pillow” is now available in guest rooms for use during sleep

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000302.000046684.html
- anchor: #n2201587
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブレインスリープ、TOTONOW

Facts:
- Sauna facilities with accommodations at 25 locations nationwide
- Starting Aug. 24, 2026 (Mon)
- Price: ¥36,300 (tax included)

## Contract for work related to the Reiwa 8 fiscal year “Advanced CCS Project: Design work for separation, capture, liquefaction, temporary storage and shipping facilities for marine transportation projects”

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000328.000098598.html
- anchor: #n2201586
- Companies mentioned: コスモ石油株式会社、関西電力株式会社、独立行政法人エネルギー・金属鉱物資源機構、JOGMEC

Facts:
- 両社合計で年間約７５万トンのＣＯ２出荷を想定しています

## fotowa launches an original “birth announcement” to celebrate a baby’s arrival: a wooden photo panel featuring the child’s name, date and time of birth, height and weight

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000370.000008963.html
- anchor: #n2201585
- Companies mentioned: ピクスタ株式会社、fotowa

Facts:
- Price: 3,630 yen (tax included)
- Size: 203×297 mm (equivalent to A4)
- Delivery: approximately 7 business days after ordering
- [Weekdays] 24,200 yen (tax included)
- [Weekends and holidays] 29,700 yen (tax included)
- Capital: 332,437 thousand yen (as of the end of June 2026)

## “‘I didn’t hear about it’—we usually send the guidance” — SmartHR shares humorous senryu about the “nameless tasks” familiar to back-office staff across Japan

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000452.000015987.html
- anchor: #n2201584
- Companies mentioned: SmartHR、N社、A社、T社、O社、K社、R社、H社

Facts:
- More than 3,000 users involved in back-office work participated
- 88% of inquiries concerned matters that could have been resolved by consulting the manual or other resources

## “mieruupark,” where couples can realistically simulate wedding costs | Updated experience lets couples understand how costs work while creating an estimate that feels right for them

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000473.000019494.html
- anchor: #n2201583
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウエディングパーク、mieruupark、Wedding Park、Photorait、Ringraph、結婚あした研究所 by Wedding Park

Facts:
- 30,000 cumulative users
- 150 venues using the service
- Approximately 65%
- n=270
- Capital: 231.98 million yen

## Strong support for recruiting regional revitalization cooperation volunteers! ネイティブ.メディア launches a limited-time, special-price recruitment plan for local governments through the end of September

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000531.000058260.html
- anchor: #n2201582
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フューチャーリンクネットワーク、ネイティブ.メディア

Facts:
- Regular price: 825,000 yen (tax included)
- Special price: 550,000 yen (tax included)
- The number of volunteers nationwide reached 7,910 in fiscal 2024
- The government aims to reach 10,000 by fiscal 2026
- Projected annual total views: approximately 5 million

## Combining a light weight of approximately 353 g with refined design. KEYUCA introduces a lightweight bag series for commuting and weekends

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000660.000042258.html
- anchor: #n2201581
- Companies mentioned: KEYUCA、河淳株式会社

Facts:
- Lightweight design at approximately 271 g
- 5,900 yen (6,490 yen including tax)
- 4,400 yen (4,840 yen including tax)
- 1,900 yen (2,090 yen including tax)
- 990 yen (1,089 yen including tax)
- 1,400 yen (1,540 yen including tax)
- The brand's 25th anniversary
- September 3, 昭和49年 (1974)

## The gaming market after the Switch 2 launch, explained through user metrics

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000810.000004729.html
- anchor: #n2201580
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クロス・マーケティング、Nintendo

Facts:
- Famitsu Game White Paper 2026
- Sept. 1, 2026 (Tue), 14:00–15:00

## [Shin Nihonkai Ferry] New vessel Hamanasu to enter service

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000972.000076572.html
- anchor: #n2201579
- Companies mentioned: 新日本海フェリー株式会社、三菱重工業

Facts:
- Overall length: 199.0 m
- Gross tonnage: approximately 14,300 tons
- Main engines: 8,540 kW × 4 units
- Service speed: 28.3 kt
- Approximately 150 trucks
- Approximately 30 passenger cars
- Passenger capacity: 286

## 【2026年8月】自分に合う英会話講師を見つけよう！ネイティブキャンプ「講師最新ランキング」を発表

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001207.000012419.html
- anchor: #n2201578
- Companies mentioned: ネイティブキャンプ、株式会社ネイティブキャンプ、Native Camp Japanese

Facts:
- Coupons worth 5,000 yen
- Instructors from more than 140 countries around the world
- More than 15,000 instructors
- More than 32,000 rich learning materials
- 80 million lessons to date
- ¥1,980 family plan (tax included)

## Hakuhodo and INCUData launch the “AI Service Design Program” to support the development of new services in the AI era

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001212.000008062.html
- anchor: #n2201577
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社博報堂、インキュデータ株式会社、ソフトバンク、博報堂ＤＹグループ、HCAI Professionals

Facts:
- Cuts time by up to approximately 50% compared with conventional methods

## A school operated by Tokyo Metro qualifies for the 4th time in 4 consecutive years!

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001505.000020053.html
- anchor: #n2201576
- Companies mentioned: 東京地下鉄株式会社、東京メトロエデュケーショナル株式会社、プログラボ

Facts:
- 4th time overall
- Opened 16 schools
- We currently have approximately 2,200 students enrolled
- Approximately 80 schools nationwide
- 20,000 or more
- Approximately 100 countries and regions worldwide
- 31 regional qualifying events nationwide
- 178 teams
- 13 teams in total

## [Ranked No. 1 in Amazon planner rankings!] Soared to No. 4 in Amazon’s overall rankings and took the No. 1 spot in 6 categories! The bestselling planner “自分軸手帳2027” has sold more than 40,000 copies

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001628.000018193.html
- anchor: #n2201575
- Companies mentioned: Amazon、株式会社ディスカヴァー・トゥエンティワン、日経ウーマン、日本テレビ、LOFT、ハンズ、丸善ジュンク堂書店

Facts:
- No. 1 in Amazon planner rankings
- No. 4 in Amazon’s overall rankings

## [阪急うめだ本店] Fall fashion event opens August 26 (Wed.). New fall collections and notable pop-ups arrive on floors 5 and 6 at “HANKYU LUXURY”

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003290.000014431.html
- anchor: #n2201574
- Companies mentioned: 阪急うめだ本店、HANKYU LUXURY、GIORGIO ARMANI、ZENITH、FENDI、トッズ、ボーム＆メルシエ、NORICO、ロジェ ヴィヴィエ、ボッテガ・ヴェネタ、フェンディ、ジョルジオ・アルマーニ、誉田屋源兵衛、レトランジュ、ロロ・ピアーナ、マックスマーラ、ヴァレンティノ、ヴェルサーチェ、ショパール、ブチェラッティ、ブルガリ、ショーメ、ダミアーニ、フレッド、グラフ、メシカ、ミキモト、ポメラート、タサキ、ヴェヴェール、ウブロ、ブランパン、ブレゲ、ブライトリング、クレドール、グランドセイコー、アイ・ダブリュー・シー、オメガ、パネライ、ピアジェ、タグ・ホイヤー、ティソ、ゼニス

Facts:
- Aug. 26, 2026 (Wednesday)–Sept. 22 (Tuesday, holiday)
- Admission: 2,200 yen

## [美的祭] Applications now open! A live event by “美的” for beauty enthusiasts gets an upgrade in celebration of its 25th anniversary

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003830.000013640.html
- anchor: #n2201573
- Companies mentioned: 美的、ASTALIFT、Brighte、COREME、ECLARITY、Elégance、Eucerin、FAS、IGNIS、JINO、KANEBO、KOPHER、Kracie、LISSAGE、nanocare、Obagi、SHIMBI METHOD、SOFINA BASIC＋、SOFINA Primavista、VITALIFT、Yunth、花王ヘアケア

Facts:
- Standard ticket: ¥3,300 (tax included)
- Premium ticket: ¥6,600 (tax included)
- 25th anniversary

## A seminar titled “4 Methods for Innovating the New Product Development Process,” led by Toshio Kimura, Senior Consultant at 株式会社日本能率協会コンサルティング, will be held on October 6, 2026 (Tue.)!!

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004598.000032407.html
- anchor: #n2201572
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本能率協会コンサルティング、新社会システム総合研究所、SSK

Facts:
- October 6, 2026 (Tue.)
- Approximately 500 events organized annually

## NPO法人コミュニティ・スペースsacula launches the podcast “さくら塩” in August to mark its 10th anniversary

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:58:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000151239.html
- anchor: #n2201483
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人コミュニティ・スペースsacula、Spotify

Facts:
- 10th anniversary
- October 1, 2016
- 月2回

## Goyo Bon Odori confirmed for this weekend in 筑西市!

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:55:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000189598.html
- anchor: #n2201484
- Companies mentioned: 五葉盆踊り実行委員会、筑西市、筑西市教育委員会、筑西市観光協会

Facts:
- 2026
- August
- 29th
- １５：３０
- 〒300-4515

## [In celebration of winning the Patient Support Division Award at the Nursing DX Awards 2026] Special seminar on lessons from 4 hospitals using “MediOS”! What is the new nursing DX enabled by “patient task sharing”?

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:55:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000177772.html
- anchor: #n2201485
- Companies mentioned: Contrea株式会社、株式会社S.U.N、一般社団法人日本男性看護師會

Facts:
- Will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026
- August 25, 2026 (Tue.), 13:00–14:00

## [john masters organics] Notice Regarding Share Transfer (Conversion into a Wholly Owned Subsidiary)

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:54:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000390.000011608.html
- anchor: #n2201486
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジョンマスターオーガニックグループ、株式会社マツキヨココカラ＆カンパニー、株式会社MCCマネジメント

Facts:
- Operates more than 3,600 drugstores nationwide

## “Children aren’t the only stars”: Yoshio Kawana, director of 社会福祉法人絆友会, to publish his first book, “みんなが主役の保育園,” in September 2026

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:50:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000163501.html
- anchor: #n2201487
- Companies mentioned: 社会福祉法人絆友会、恒健社

Facts:
- E-book: ¥1,980 (tax included)
- POD book: ¥2,970 (tax included)

## Full-scale sales launch of “ILLUMME（イリューム）,” IoT lighting that nurtures creativity through light ～Contributing to the development of next-generation technology talent through STEAM education～

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006833.000003442.html
- anchor: #n2201488
- Companies mentioned: パナソニック エレクトリックワークス株式会社、パナソニックグループ、経済産業省

Facts:
- Full-scale sales to schools and educational institutions will begin in September 2026

## Following strong demand, コムニコ to host the 2nd large-scale conference dedicated to SNS marketing, “SNS MARKETING CASE STUDIES 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:45:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000305.000028382.html
- anchor: #n2201489
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ラバブルマーケティンググループ、株式会社コムニコ、TikTok for Business、studio15株式会社、X Corp. Japan株式会社、株式会社ホットリンク、株式会社Vooster、株式会社エルマーケ、note株式会社、株式会社PLAN-B、株式会社マクロジ、株式会社ガイアックス

Facts:
- 1,400 applicants, far exceeding expectations
- More than 90% gave the positive response, “I’d like to attend again if there’s a similar event”
- Capacity: 3,000 people
- Provided launch and operations support for more than 3,000 projects, mainly for major companies (cumulative total from April 2013 to March 2026)

## アプリBiome and 日本自然保護協会 host a collaborative quest for parents and children

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:44:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000099.000044108.html
- anchor: #n2201382
- Companies mentioned: アプリBiome、日本自然保護協会、株式会社バイオーム、NACS-J

Facts:
- Started on Monday, August 24, 2026
- October 31, 2026 (Sat.), 23:59
- The app has surpassed 1.3 million cumulative downloads
- More than 11.5 million biological records have been compiled as proprietary biodiversity distribution big data
- 60 people will be selected by lottery to receive a gift

## 3 accommodation plans to meet diverse travel needs prove popular! “がもう家,” an exclusive-use inn converted from a storehouse built in the Meiji era

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:42:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187229.html
- anchor: #n2201383
- Companies mentioned: がもう家、がもうや

Facts:
- 1人 13,500円（税込）
- Additional ¥11,000 for each person from the 4th onward
- 1人 14,500円
- Additional ¥9,000 for each person from the 3rd onward
- 1人 21,000円

## “谷中銀座 1円着物wargo,” a kimono shop selling by weight at ¥1 per gram, grand-opens on August 23 as its first Tokyo-area location! It’s been a huge hit since opening day

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000229.000010740.html
- anchor: #n2201385
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社和心、谷中銀座 1円着物wargo、マイグレ株式会社、エス・ティー・エヌ伊豆株式会社

Facts:
- 1g＝1円
- Number of employees: 177
- Capital: ¥722,614,818

## Support for autumn through New Year’s travel: “Rail Journeys by JR〈Autumn〉” time sale, departing from locations nationwide, starts at 0:00 on August 27 (Thu.) (web exclusive)

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000647.000007099.html
- anchor: #n2201384
- Companies mentioned: 阪急交通社、阪急阪神ホールディングス

Facts:
- Over 12 days
- The government has decided on a basic policy to reduce the rate to 1% starting next April, but the current 8% rate will remain in place through the fiscal year
- Eligible departure dates run from September 10 (Thu.) through January 4 (Mon.), including the year-end and New Year holidays

## Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake: “mental health support” activities begin in 八代市—addressing growing needs for psychological care nearly 1 month after the earthquake

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:40:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000820.000004782.html
- anchor: #n2201386
- Companies mentioned: 国境なき医師団(MSF)日本、熊本県臨床心理士・公認心理師協会、災害派遣精神医療チーム（DPAT）、災害派遣医療チーム（DMAT）、ONE PIECE

Facts:
- Nearly 1 month since the earthquake
- 2 evacuation shelters in 八代市
- A total of 9 people took part

## “THE KNOT Fes” to be held on August 8, 2026 (Sat.) at THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku, いちご’s lifestyle hotel!

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:39:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000359.000036834.html
- anchor: #n2201387
- Companies mentioned: いちご株式会社、流石創造集団株式会社、株式会社MOTHERS、有限会社黒﨑輝男事務所、TOKYO FM、100万人のクラシックライブNORTHXSOUTH、MUROMACKA-CHIN

Facts:
- 8th anniversary
- Late October

## How did a major developer create a source of energy for innovation?

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:38:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000370.000034249.html
- anchor: #n2201388
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ストライク、株式会社ストライクグループ、森ビル株式会社、日本ベンチャーキャピタル協会、EY新日本有限責任監査法人、メルカリ

Facts:
- A venture capital fund on the scale of ¥10 billion
- Approximately 80 companies gathered

## Releases v2 of “AI that drafts replies you can send directly to your boss”

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:36:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000139371.html
- anchor: #n2201389
- Companies mentioned: スキルブリッジ株式会社、Aile

Facts:
- 3 types of replies
- August 24, 2026

## Launch of a solution that uses digital certificates (NFTs) to support initiatives for selling products and IP

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:34:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000368.000097511.html
- anchor: #n2201390
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CAICA DIGITAL、株式会社CAICAテクノロジーズ、株式会社カイカフィナンシャルホールディングス、INO Fine

Facts:
- TEL: 03-5657-3010

## [September 11] Win with data and on-the-ground know-how! Strategies for increasing staffing rates and retaining talent

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:33:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000154.000148054.html
- anchor: #n2201391
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フロッグ、株式会社ブレイン・ラボ

Facts:
- 株式会社フロッグ, which has job data from approximately 250 media outlets and more than 6 billion job listings,
- Ahead of the October minimum wage revision
- Online seminar on September 11, 2026 (Fri.)
- Date and time: [Online] September 11, 2026 (Fri.), 12:00–13:00
- [On-demand archive] September 15 (Tue.)–September 16 (Wed.), 2026
- Cost: ¥0

## IMM Investment Japan makes lead investment in Kyoto Fusioneering, which handles fusion commercialization in an integrated manner, to promote overseas expansion through Japan-South Korea cooperation

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188244.html
- anchor: #n2201414
- Companies mentioned: IMM Investment Japan株式会社、京都フュージョニアリング株式会社、南都キャピタルパートナーズ株式会社、株式会社NCBベンチャーキャピタル、イグニション・ポイント ベンチャーパートナーズ株式会社、POSCO Holdings、POSCO International、Doosan、GS ENC、Octagon Venture Partners、IMM Investment

Facts:
- Series D round

## FOREX.com launches nighttime trading for Japan stock CFDs and Japan stock CFD knockout options, a first and only service of its kind in Japan

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000189284.html
- anchor: #n2201413
- Companies mentioned: FOREX.com、StoneX Group Inc.、StoneX証券株式会社、アドバンテスト、東京エレクトロン、キオクシア、フジクラ、日立製作所、ソニーグループ、キヤノン、京セラ、NTT、ソフトバンクグループ、トヨタ自動車、本田技研工業、日産自動車、ブリヂストン、三菱UFJフィナンシャル・グループ、みずほフィナンシャルグループ、三井住友フィナンシャルグループ、オリックス、三菱重工業、川崎重工業、三菱商事、イオン、任天堂、東海旅客鉄道、メタプラネット

Facts:
- 日本時間17時25分から翌午前5時まで取引が可能となるプラットフォームとなります
- Based on publicly available information that the company could verify as of August 19, 2026
- More than 5,400 employees of StoneX Group Inc.
- More than 80,000 commercial, institutional and payment-related customers
- More than 260,000 retail accounts

## Notice of the end of applications for in-store pickup rewards of chlorophyll cosmetics through 楽天ふるさと納税

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000164678.html
- anchor: #n2201412
- Companies mentioned: 日興製薬株式会社、楽天ふるさと納税、クロロフイル美顔教室

Facts:
- Final date for accepting donations through 楽天ふるさと納税
- Final deadline for in-store pickup

## Distance-learning high schools 中央国際高等学校 and 沖縄中央高等学校 sign high school-university partnership agreement with 横浜薬科大学

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000019459.html
- anchor: #n2201411
- Companies mentioned: 中央国際高等学校、沖縄中央高等学校、横浜薬科大学、学校法人 中央国際学園、学校法人 都築第一学園

Facts:
- Established: 2005
- Established: 2013
- Established: 2025

## “Outdoor rooms” as a solution to rental vacancies. WILD-1-supervised renovation package “tent-Mark Living” goes on sale

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000089346.html
- anchor: #n2201410
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Ai.Connect、株式会社カンセキ、WILD-1

Facts:
- 1戸あたり100万円～200万円
- September 2026 (planned)

## Real estate transaction antisocial forces screening services brought together in a single package

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000040495.html
- anchor: #n2201409
- Companies mentioned: ミトラグループ株式会社、TRUSTDOCK、全国宅地建物取引業協会連合会、全日本不動産協会、不動産協会、不動産流通経営協会、全国住宅産業協会、不動産流通推進センター

Facts:
- In early 2027
- 6 real estate industry organizations

## [New service announcement] Identity verification service “サムポロeye” for judicial scrivener offices unveiled

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000040495.html
- anchor: #n2201408
- Companies mentioned: ミトラグループ株式会社、株式会社サムポローニア、サムポロeye

Facts:
- Revised Enforcement Regulations of the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds, which take effect on April 1, 2027

## 累計販売枚数4,000万枚超え！Amazonタオル部門で4年連続売上No1を誇る「タオル研究所」が消費者の声に応え、ついに「楽天市場」へ公式出店！*

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000050517.html
- anchor: #n2201407
- Companies mentioned: タオル研究所、伊澤タオル株式会社、Amazon、楽天市場

Facts:
- スタートからわずか半年で導入店舗数は累計2,000店舗を突破

## 株式会社クリアコード holds “Meatup” event to mark its 20th anniversary

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000008913.html
- anchor: #n2201406
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クリアコード、さくらインターネット株式会社

Facts:
- 20th anniversary
- 35 people involved who attended

## [Rooted in the community] Timeless, a company in the reuse industry, takes part in the Akita Kanto Festival, a summer tradition designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan and counted among the Tohoku region’s 3 major festivals, aiming to be a store that shares the feelings of Akita residents

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000146306.html
- anchor: #n2201405
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タイムレス、総合買取サロンタイムレス、西武竿燈会、フジテレビ、timelesz

Facts:
- We currently operate 48 stores, mainly in department stores nationwide
- Approximately 350,000 transactions annually
- Opening date: Monday, September 30, 2024

## [株式会社プレサンス] Sponsored player Yuuka Yasuda wins the “NEC Karuizawa 72 Tournament” outright!!

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000172146.html
- anchor: #n2201404
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プレサンス、NEC

Facts:
- Tied the course record with a score of 61 strokes on the tournament’s first day
- Set the lowest 36-hole score in tournament history, 19 under par and 125 strokes, on the second day
- Finished with a tournament-record 23 under par and 193 strokes on the final day
- 26 birdies, the most in a 3-day competition
- Total prize money: ¥100 million

## 株式会社コンヴァノ to redeem its 4th series of ordinary bonds worth ¥2.5 billion in full ahead of schedule

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000166.000006824.html
- anchor: #n2201403
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コンヴァノ、株式会社ディメンショナル

Facts:
- 4th series of ordinary bonds worth ¥2.5 billion
- Proceeds from the sale of cryptocurrency (Bitcoin): ¥8,098,969 thousand

## はてな launches a proof-of-concept experiment for a “qualitative data warehouse” that turns conversations into assets with ポップインサイトカンパニー using “toitta”

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000168.000006510.html
- anchor: #n2201402
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社はてな、株式会社メンバーズ、ポップインサイトカンパニー、Nielsen Norman Group

Facts:
- More than 2,000 companies cumulatively
- More than 20,000 research projects
- Registered users: 13.12 million

## [Aug. 30 (Sun.)] Celebrate the completion of the renewed plaza in front of Kaga Onsen Station with a drone show! A free light show will be held at the completion event “Kagahiraki”!

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000178.000080729.html
- anchor: #n2201401
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドローンショー・ジャパン、加賀市、アビオシティ加賀、加賀市美術館

Facts:
- August 30, 2026
- 2 performances in one night
- More than 500 events held

## Two proprietary technologies for Virtualex’s next-generation AI agent “CC-ExpAI” for contact centers receive patent approval

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000187.000000699.html
- anchor: #n2201400
- Companies mentioned: バーチャレクス・コンサルティング株式会社、バーチャレクスグループ

Facts:
- Chat version beta released in May 2026
- Application No. 特願2026-014663 (original application)
- Approval date: August 17, 2026 (original application)

## Partnership with 埼玉西武ライオンズ enters its 7th year

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000194.000015281.html
- anchor: #n2201399
- Companies mentioned: 埼玉西武ライオンズ、株式会社ＦＰパートナー、株式会社西武ライオンズ

Facts:
- Locations across all 47 prefectures of Japan

## フリークアウト earns the “Agency” badge in TikTok’s certified partner program, becoming one of only 13 certified agency partners in Japan

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000200.000006798.html
- anchor: #n2201398
- Companies mentioned: フリークアウト、TikTok、VIDWEB、フリークアウト・ホールディングス

Facts:
- Survey of 874 TikTok users
- 66.6% said they “have a favorable impression of the brand”

## 株式会社coly receives the “Eruboshi” certification (3rd level, the highest) as a company promoting women’s participation

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000236.000044804.html
- anchor: #n2201397
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社coly、厚生労働省

Facts:
- Percentage of women among regular employees in the most recent fiscal year: 69.9%
- Percentage of women in the core employment management category among regular employees in the most recent fiscal year: 69.9%
- In every employment management category, the combined total of overtime and holiday work is under 45 hours in every month.
- Percentage of women among managers in the most recent fiscal year: 41.9%
- a. Conversion to regular employees and hiring of dispatched workers: 12 people
- e. Mid-career hiring of women approximately 30 or older as regular employees

## “mitoco 会計” Ver.5.5 released

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000275.000009955.html
- anchor: #n2201396
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社テラスカイ、Salesforce

Facts:
- Can be reduced by approximately 30%

## Vortex signs a “Positive Impact Finance” agreement with 七十七銀行

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000292.000012519.html
- anchor: #n2201395
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ボルテックス、株式会社七十七銀行、株式会社格付投資情報センター、株式会社七十七リサーチ＆コンサルティング

Facts:
- Loan amount
- Percentage of women in management positions
- Increase in the number of new graduates hired
- Number of employees
- Sales
- Ordinary profit
- Total assets under custody

## Notice regarding the start of a hotel development project in Las Vegas, United States

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000414.000048076.html
- anchor: #n2201394
- Companies mentioned: 霞ヶ関キャピタル株式会社、Kasumigaseki US Corporation、Kasumigaseki Nevada LLC

Facts:
- We believe the impact on the company’s performance for the fiscal year ending August 2026 will be minor
- Capital: ¥54.205 billion (including capital reserve), as of the end of February 2026
- Employees: 398 (non-consolidated) ※As of the end of February 2026

## クラシル株式会社 launches “販促管理Agent” on Kurashiru AI OS to support everything from automatic categorization of promotional expenses to ROI optimization

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000483.000019382.html
- anchor: #n2201393
- Companies mentioned: クラシル株式会社、Kurashiru AI OS、株式会社レイヤーズ・コンサルティング

Facts:
- The Japanese promotional expenses market is worth ¥15 trillion annually, driven mainly by food and daily necessities＊

## Signs an agreement on reuse with 兵庫県太子町

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000542.000006029.html
- anchor: #n2201392
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジモティー、兵庫県太子町

Facts:
- Has signed agreements on reuse with 312 local governments nationwide

## Sale of “Kyoto Station Building Premium Shared Gift Certificates”

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:27:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002220.000095753.html
- anchor: #n2201326
- Companies mentioned: JR西日本京都駅ビルグループ、株式会社ジェイアール西日本伊勢丹、株式会社ジェイアール西日本ホテル開発、JR西日本京都SC開発株式会社、京都駅ビル開発株式会社、ジェイアール京都伊勢丹、ホテルグランヴィア京都、京都ポルタ、京都拉麺小路、和食小路、DISCOVER WEST mall

Facts:
- First 10,000 copies
- Premium worth 1,000 yen
- Gift certificates worth 11,000 yen
- Sold for 10,000 yen
- Purchase limit: up to 5 books
- Thursday, September 3, 2026, 10:00
- Tuesday, September 8, 23:59
- Friday, September 11, 2026–Tuesday, September 15
- Sunday, Feb. 28, 2027

## Convano shifts from shareholder benefits to capital returns, prioritizing fairness to all shareholders and capital efficiency

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:25:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000168.000006824.html
- anchor: #n2201327
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コンヴァノ、FASTNAIL

Facts:
- Total acquisition price of up to ¥4.5 billion
- Approximately ¥23 million annually
- Ownership of at least 1,000 shares
- Equivalent to ¥15,000 annually
- Equivalent to up to ¥75,000

## Sneakers: “Should I wash them?” From “wash them when they get dirty” to “care for them regularly.” Sugai Laundry of Asahikawa, Hokkaido, begins selling home-care products

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:25:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000108780.html
- anchor: #n2201328
- Companies mentioned: スガイランドリー株式会社、SNEAKER BARBER、オカポン

Facts:
- Cleans more than 1,500 pairs of shoes, sneakers, boots and other footwear annually
- Total social media followers exceed 200,000
- Total views on TikTok exceed 125 million
- 200ml, single item: ¥2,480
- 200g, single item: ¥1,980
- Employees: 46 (as of August 2026)

## Wellness and music lifestyle festival “ZAOBA Tune Up Fes 2026” to be held at Chiba Port Park on Saturday, November 14!

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:24:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000034662.html
- anchor: #n2201329
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ザオバ、合同会社prove LiFE

Facts:
- To be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Circular Lawn in Chiba Port Park (Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture)
- Adult: ¥1,000 advance ticket
- Child: ¥500

## セルフプラス begins developing an “AI advertising operations employee” to handle everything from detecting abnormal advertising costs to making improvements and preparing them for implementation

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:23:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000078669.html
- anchor: #n2201330
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セルフプラス、Google広告、GA4、Meta広告

Facts:
- Planned price: ¥0 per month
- Starter: from ¥59,800 per month
- Growth: from ¥129,800 per month
- Scale: from ¥249,800 per month

## Mirroring to be available for all regular-season matches in “Street Fighter League JAPAN 2026,” Japan’s premier official team league for “Street Fighter 6”!

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:22:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005966.000013450.html
- anchor: #n2201331
- Companies mentioned: カプコン、KADOKAWA、DetonatioN FocusMe

Facts:
- Tuesday, August 25
- August 28 (Friday)
- 18:40

## 〈Discovery Setagaya Sounds〉#6 Setagaya Super Band featuring 吉田兄弟 “Groove Grove!”

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:21:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000069304.html
- anchor: #n2201332
- Companies mentioned: Setagaya Super Band、吉田兄弟、公益財団法人せたがや文化財団、世田谷区

Facts:
- General admission: 5,500 yen
- ¥2,000 for people aged 25 and under

## 株式会社コンヴァノ decides to acquire up to 45 million treasury shares for up to ¥4.5 billion

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:20:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000006824.html
- anchor: #n2201333
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コンヴァノ、株式会社ディメンショナル、東京証券取引所、株式会社NT

Facts:
- Total acquisition price: ¥4.5 billion
- Equivalent to 8.85%
- Up to 37,289,600 shares may be acquired
- The total acquisition price is capped at ¥3,728,960,000
- 1株当たりの取得価額は100円とします
- Up to 7,710,400 shares may be acquired
- The total acquisition price is capped at ¥771,040,000
- Recovered ¥8,098,969,000
- 1株当たり当期純利益（EPS）は単純計算で約9.7％向上

## Measures for disaster-affected small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses following the disaster caused by heavy rain from July 17 to 18, Reiwa 8

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001956.000021609.html
- anchor: #n2201335
- Companies mentioned: 独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構、中小機構

Facts:
- Phone: 03-5470-1620
- Phone: 050-5541-7171
- Date the law took effect: July 17

## Natts × TOKK × ホッと！HANSHIN × Kintetsu News: The railway-line magazines of Nankai, Hankyu, Hanshin and Kintetsu jointly feature “half-century cafés” in their September issues!

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003703.000005180.html
- anchor: #n2201334
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NANKAI、阪急電鉄株式会社、阪神電気鉄道株式会社、近畿日本鉄道株式会社、南海電気鉄道株式会社、西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、阪急阪神ホールディングス

Facts:
- For more than 50 years (half a century) since its founding
- April 1, 2026

## ドコモSMTBネット銀行 announces that cumulative home loan handling has surpassed ¥15 trillion

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:17:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000619.000037968.html
- anchor: #n2201336
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドコモSMTBネット銀行、ドコモSMTBネット銀行

Facts:
- 76 stores nationwide

## Representative team news: Men’s Japan national team selection announcement

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:16:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000184.000118173.html
- anchor: #n2201337
- Companies mentioned: 浦安D-Rocks、日本ラグビーフットボール協会

## The trending ingredient “トステア︎®︎＊1” at 100 times the concentration※1 for intensive hair repair! A hair pack launches from ululis Premium (ウルリス プレミアム)

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000076779.html
- anchor: #n2201201
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社H2O、オリエンタルケミカル株式会社

Facts:
- “トステア®︎＊1” added at 100 times the concentration※1, the highest level in ululis history※4
- ¥1,500 (before tax); ¥1,650 (including tax)
- 220g

## 株式会社コンヴァノ to offset approximately ¥4.31 billion in accumulated losses, strengthening its foundation for future shareholder returns

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000165.000006824.html
- anchor: #n2201200
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コンヴァノ、FASTNAIL

Facts:
- Other capital surplus: ¥4,311,189,000
- Capital: ¥5,189,924,000
- Capital reserve: ¥5,229,924,000
- Total shareholders’ equity is ¥6,141,722,000 both before and after the loss offset

## I’ve had the assessment, but what should I do next? Understanding children’s psychological assessments through manga

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000197.000085859.html
- anchor: #n2201199
- Companies mentioned: 合同出版株式会社、日本保育総合研究所、日本K-ABCアセスメント学会、翔の会、和光大学、朝日新聞出版、ぶんか社、Amazon、楽天ブックス

Facts:
- ¥1,700 plus tax
- 184 pages

## Avail to hold “アベイルWeek” starting Monday, 8/24! Featuring autumn trend items and original アベイル collaboration products with 2.5D idol groups!

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000458.000066095.html
- anchor: #n2201198
- Companies mentioned: アベイル、しまむら、すとぷり、騎士X - Knight X -、AMPTAKxCOLORS、めておら - Meteorites –、すにすて - SneakerStep、グルーミー

Facts:
- ¥4,400 or more, including tax
- Purchases of 6,600 yen or more, tax included
- ¥8,800 or more, including tax
- 300 yen off

## The culmination of the 3 Tokyo Station-front district redevelopment projects: the large-scale mixed-use project 「八重洲二丁目中地区第一種市街地再開発事業」 is named “YAESU CORE（ヤエス コア）”

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000611.000033147.html
- anchor: #n2201197
- Companies mentioned: 八重洲二丁目中地区市街地再開発組合、鹿島建設株式会社、住友不動産株式会社、独立行政法人都市再生機構、阪急阪神不動産株式会社、三井不動産株式会社、阪急電鉄株式会社、株式会社梅田芸術劇場、株式会社日建設計、京王電鉄バス株式会社

Facts:
- Site area: approximately 20,000 square meters
- Total floor area: approximately 390,000 square meters
- Approximately 227 m high
- Theater with approximately 1,300 seats
- 20 passenger boarding and alighting bays
- Approximately 21,000 square meters

## 【U-23マーケティング部 PRESENTS】10.25ホーム宮崎戦「DREAM STADIUM 夢が生まれ、叶う場所。 supported by MUSCAT GROUP」開催決定のお知らせ

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:07:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000491.000055205.html
- anchor: #n2201202
- Companies mentioned: モンテディオ山形、テゲバジャーロ宮崎、MUSCAT GROUP

Facts:
- Oct. 25, 2026
- Sunday, October 25, 14:00 kickoff
- High school and university students aged 23 or under