Inpinness launches “i-review,” an AI review marketing service and the second offering in its “i-tenpo LLMO” series, a brand for AI search optimization for stores
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
76% of users who search for nearby stores on a smartphone visit a store within 24 hours
Of those, 28% make a purchase
“Reviews” are a key factor, accounting for approximately 16–17% of the total
88% of users “trust online reviews as much as recommendations from family and friends”
More than 125 major platforms, including Google Business Profile, Apple Maps, Yahoo! Maps, Facebook and Instagram
Uberall (manages location information for more than 1.5 million locations worldwide)
“Companies that fail at DX have problems to solve before choosing a system”—A 75-page booklet on the “common traits of companies that succeed in DX,” drawn from 20 years of OEM development.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
A 75-page booklet
Approximately 20 years of OEM development
5 elements: “team composition,” “clear objectives and KPIs,” “involving frontline staff,” “phased implementation” and “continuous improvement”
[Free WEB seminar on Aug. 28] Break through the compromises of general-purpose image processing equipment! A look at the next-generation image processor “EX-1000” ahead of its release, with application examples
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
The appearance-inspection-focused “TX-1000,” boasting speeds up to 20 times faster than previous models
Approximately 10 times faster for 1D inspection compared with the previous model (DM-3011)
【Sweet potatoes, chestnuts and pumpkin × smooth pudding】パステル launches “Smooth Japanese Chestnut Pudding” made with Japanese chestnuts from Kumamoto Prefecture! A lineup of “autumn flavors” includes a seasonal purple sweet potato flavor and the ever-popular pumpkin!
“I feel other people’s pain as if it were my own”: Psychiatrist explains how to protect yourself from “empathy fatigue” in “To You, Who Understands Other People’s Feelings Too Well to Say It’s Hard,” on sale August 28
『パプリカ』 begins accepting orders for the “Noritake Collaboration Cup & Saucer,” created in collaboration with ノリタケ！！Available through AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Price: ¥18,480 (tax included)
Capacity: (approx.) 240 cc (filled to the brim)
Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS、ノリタケ、MADHOUSE、Sony Pictures Entertainment (Japan) Inc.
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the latest issue, No. 202, of the specialist pure-audio magazine “Quarterly Audio Accessory” goes on sale Tuesday, August 25, 2026
A spacious drum and powerful airflow thoroughly dry clothes. Launch of a drum-style washer-dryer with improved drying performance thanks to a larger drum
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Drum capacity increased by approximately 9%
The new “Sleep Mode” runs at approximately 29 dB during washing
【Tsukuba City】“Ibaraki Specialties Set” from a locally born owner with 20 years of Japanese cuisine experience launches September 1! A limited lunch from nodo, a specialty shop for rice balls made with domestically grown rice, featuring Hitachi beef, Asakura pork and seasonal local ingredients
【Kamakura event during the Silver Week holiday】“Onari Festival” to be held Sept. 19 and 20! Around 40 renowned shops gather a 1-minute walk from Kamakura Station’s west exit! Organized and operated by (株)鎌倉匠人
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Around 40 renowned shops from Kamakura and Shonan
The inaugural event last year drew approximately 6,500 people in 1 day
Sponsorship from more than 30 companies and individual businesses, including local firms
[Case study] 株式会社タップル: CPA improved by 43% within 3 months of adoption. Establishing a winning formula for a new business through a performance-based model and a production system led by the front line
From 18 years in the beauty industry to customers nationwide. “Rin NMN White PLUS,” from an esthetic salon in Shin-Yokohama, to appear on the TV shopping program 『バズるの泉』
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
18 years
More than 10,000 people in total
August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) to 31 (Monday)
Scheduled to air 40 times in total
21,600 yen (tax included)
14,000 yen (tax included)
26,000 yen (tax included)
36,000 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：合同会社Cantik、Rin beauty by Cantik、隠れ家サロンCantik
Control lighting remotely from anywhere. Temporary distribution board “リモオンLINK” available for rental starting September 2026 — cuts on-site travel by 160 hours a year
Sourcing and wholesale of halal-certified matcha now available. 日本抹茶輸出機構（JMEX）strengthens wholesale exports of commercial-use matcha to Southeast Asia and the Middle East
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Japan’s green tea exports totaled approximately 72.1 billion yen in 2025
Supply capacity of more than 300 tons per year
Export track record spanning more than 40 countries
Six teams and 11 participants from across Japan confirmed for the “Hokkaido Field Robotics Challenge,” an engineer recruitment program in 標津町, Hokkaido
A surprisingly light, smooth opening and closing feel. Open and close the lid in an instant with the simple turn of a lever. A new kind of bottle for carbonated drinks. Carry the refreshing sparkle with you wherever you go with the “SPARX（スパークス） Vacuum-Insulated Carbonated Drink Bottle”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Actual capacity (approx.): 550 mL / 750 mL
Cold retention performance※ (after 6 hours): 8°C or below (550 mL / 750 mL)
[Survey on the state of work handovers] 16.5% have an “organizational system” for documenting tacit knowledge. 46.5% have not established organization-wide initiatives.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Only 16.5% said that “an organizational system is in place, with records regularly created and updated”
46.5% had not established organization-wide initiatives
47.5% use “manual creation tools”
Survey of 200 managers (section chief or above) working at large companies with 1,000 or more employees
ReVision Auto&Mobility Next-Generation Automotive Summit 2026 | A conference exploring the value of cars from global perspectives on SDVs, autonomous driving, UX and connectivity | Oct. 20, 21 and 22
[Sept. 1 Disaster Preparedness Day] Just before typhoon season! How to turn your car into a “mobile shelter” revealed, with a special sale on escape hammers launching
Nooni (ヌニ), produced by MEMEBOX, offers up to 45% off during Qoo10’s “Mega Sale”!! Further accelerating its momentum in Japan, with 200 million TikTok views to date＊1
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Up to 45% off
More than 4.5 times the previous month
More than 3.7 million views
Companies mentioned：MEMEBOX、Nooni、Qoo10、TikTok、TikTok Shop Japan、Memebox、Sephora、Ulta Beauty、Target、Amazon、OLIVE YOUNG
[Advice straight from a labor and social security attorney] It’s too late to act “after customer harassment occurs.” The strongest preventive measure to deter abusive complainers and protect employees: making policies visible, plus an in-store display template
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Date and time: Sept. 1, 2026 (Tue.), 12:00–18:00
More than 750 people nationwide have obtained the “Employment Clean Planner” qualification
[Gujo, Gifu] Three special sale plans to enjoy fall and winter at KITEN～キテン～, a riverside glamping site nestled before Nagara River, one of Japan’s 三 great clear streams
PriPri Palette, a magazine specializing in developmental support, goes on sale Aug. 27. The October/November issue takes an in-depth look at praise that brings more “I’m happy!” moments for children. Special feature: “language that makes a difference” through positive behavior support!
No two are alike. Choose a pearl that captures your heart: natural gemstone jewelry brand KNOT& launches with a limited release of 100 pearl earrings to celebrate its debut
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Advance reservation price: 19,800 yen (tax included)
【A historic moment for jiu-jitsu】The jiu-jitsu world championship will be held for the first time at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium; sponsors and exhibitors sought for “SJJIF WORLD 2026”／Sales begin for VIP spectator tickets, limited to 100 seats
Special sponsor of the “KOYO ARCHITECTS Cup 2026 Ehime Prefecture Junior Youth Soccer Championship” — the showdown for the top U-15 teams in the prefecture kicks off on August 29!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
24 teams from Ehime Prefecture will compete
The tournament kicks off on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
“薫る花は凛と咲く ５周年記念展” to be held at Space Galleria on the 8th floor of Animate Ikebukuro Main Store! Advance admission tickets go on sale through アニメイトチケット on August 22!
Osaka’s 丸英製菓 selected for “選ばれる企業-関西100-,” a feature on outstanding Kansai companies. A look at the 70-year effort to preserve and evolve the traditional confection Hōten through handmade craftsmanship and its distinctive crisp, crunchy texture
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Has continued to preserve Osaka specialty “奉天” for more than 70 years
The “Japanese Language Teacher Training and Professional Development Hub,” promoted by Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and the University of Tsukuba, is seeking participating organizations
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
More than 30 universities, educational institutions, companies, and independent administrative agencies are already participating
A fragrant, nutty sweetness with every bite. The “Fairy Cream Witch Pistachio Fresh Butter Sandwich,” featuring rich pistachio cream and crunchy pieces of crushed nuts, returns for a limited time this year!
ルクミー joins the production of the “Safe Implementation Manual” published by 日本小児突然死予防医学会 as a production partner. Also launches a new nap-time pricing plan
Enjoy rice-flour specialties from around Japan! Applications open for participating businesses in “A Journey Through Hometown Rice Flour: Out-and-About Gourmet Fair” and “A Journey Through Hometown Rice Flour: Out-and-About Gourmet Fair at the National Hometown Fair 2026”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
More than 1,300 restaurants have joined the initiative
October 31, 2026 (Sat.) to November 30, 2026 (Mon.)
October 31, 2026 (Sat.) to November 3, 2026 (Tue., holiday)
"AI as your role-play partner": New features added to Dolphin, an AI solution specializing in weddings, enabling realistic "real-world scenario AI role-play"
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Supporting more than 350 wedding venues nationwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社ニュー・バリュー・フロンティア、BridalInsight Pro Dolphin
At Shinzo, a hidden-gem hotel restaurant near Nijo Castle at ギャリア・二条城 京都, savor the bounty of the season and delight all five senses with a lavish Japanese-French course
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Price: from 8,500 yen (tax and service charge included)
Price: from 20,000 yen (tax and service charge included)
Items marked with an asterisk are optional. The fee shown in parentheses ( ) will be charged separately when ordered.
Items marked with an asterisk are optional or available as a choice. The fee shown in parentheses ( ) will be charged separately when ordered.
"Can this be sold too?" Get multiple items appraised at home. 買いクル美濃加茂・犬山店 celebrates its 1st anniversary in August. Handles a wide range of items, from furniture and appliances to hobby goods