# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-26 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 2 of 10

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 850 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 114 items from 6 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Free update “Accel” for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launches today, Wednesday, August 26! Sale also underway, with the game available at 60% off!

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:01:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007602.000005397.html
- anchor: #n2247872
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セガ、PlayStation™Store、ニンテンドーeショップ、Nintendo Switch™ 2

Facts:
- 60% off
- Aug. 26, 2026
- September 25, 2025
- 7,264 yen
- ¥7,990
- 8,173 yen
- 8,990 yen
- 6,355 yen
- 909 yen
- 1,000 yen

## Organizational visualization AI “SymVal AI” runs a full-page ad (15 columns) in the Tokyo 23 wards edition of 産経新聞 today, Wednesday, August 26

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000064853.html
- anchor: #n2247873
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シンフォニード、産経新聞

Facts:
- Approximately 100,000 copies in Tokyo's 23 wards
- 1人あたり月額780円

## Upgrade to a hybrid water heater to suit your future lifestyle. Model update to next-generation-compatible water-heating and heating equipment, launching September 15.

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000156649.html
- anchor: #n2247874
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パロマ

Facts:
- 1台あたり10万円

## “NURO 光,” “So-net 光,” and “NUROモバイル” collaborate with the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001556.000000196.html
- anchor: #n2247875
- Companies mentioned: ソニーネットワークコミュニケーションズ株式会社、ソニーグループ、集英社、アニプレックス、ufotable

Facts:
- 20 winners will be selected by lottery to receive exclusive collaboration merchandise: “Aroma-Swirling Arita Ware” featuring an anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba design.
- 30 winners will be selected by lottery to receive exclusive collaboration merchandise: “Aroma-Swirling Arita Ware” featuring an anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba design.

## Stationery event “Stationery Fair: Oshi-katsu Stamp Marche,” where fans can enjoy supporting their favorites, to be held at 日本橋三越本店 from September 9 (Wednesday)

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003107.000008372.html
- anchor: #n2247876
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 三越伊勢丹ホールディングス、日本橋三越本店、Redbug、スタンプスタンダード、donna＆bambina、miho miyauchi、nonnlala、ありさ＆あかめがね、くぼみの木、木木屋、HAPPY SEED、KURURI、963hanko、choco choco 805、MA7stamp、sachi hanko、YUN、キリンゴスタンプ、はんこやムラミン、covo design、mamama no ma、あいの紙ものやさん、かょのこ♪、Cherish365、PAPIER PLATZ、ROKKAKU、TO-MEI HAN、ヨハク、こころとどむ/木野瀬印刷

Facts:
- Approximately 30 brands
- Approximately 2,000 varieties

## To mark KHOKI joining “by R,” “Rakuten Fashion” will sell exclusive “by R” items that showcase the brand’s originality

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002685.000005889.html
- anchor: #n2247877
- Companies mentioned: 楽天グループ株式会社、Rakuten Fashion、KHOKI、by R、LVMH

Facts:
- Taking place on Friday, September 4, 2026
- August 26, 2026, 10:00
- Founded in Tokyo in 2019
- Received the “TOKYO FASHION AWARD 2023” in 2022
- Named a semifinalist for the “LVMH Prize 2024” in 2024
- Selected for “10 Asian Designer to Watch” in 2025

## チームラボ redesigns the ソニー銀行 app, handling planning and design, UI/UX design, and development.

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001199.000007339.html
- anchor: #n2247878
- Companies mentioned: チームラボ、ソニー銀行

Facts:
- App launch date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

## First store in the Kitakyushu area! “BAYCREW’S STORE KOKURA” opens on the 3rd floor of AMU PLAZA KOKURA East Building on Thursday, September 10!

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002651.000011498.html
- anchor: #n2247880
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベイクルーズ、Spick & Span、IÉNA、SLOBE IÉNA、JOURNAL STANDARD relume、LE TALON、Plage、NOBLE、リリー・フランキー、株式会社Saint James Japon、株式会社LADUREE JAPON、株式会社WILL WORKS、株式会社ル・プチメック、Foodies USA, Inc.、株式会社KEBOZ

Facts:
- 1 entry for every ￥8,000 spent (tax included)
- Patch Custom Bag ￥18,700–￥28,600
- J.J.Mercer ￥7,700–￥9,680
- Assorted Charms ￥5,500
- Faux Fur Knit Vest ￥14,850
- Lace-Combination Border Top ￥8,800
- Skipper Pullover ￥8,800
- Leopard Fur Bag ￥5,940

## Zeropri and JESSICA’s first essay! “The Path I Chose Is Definitely the Right One” is now available for preorder!

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019939.000007006.html
- anchor: #n2247879
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、午前0時のプリンセス、Forbes JAPAN

Facts:
- Surpasses 1 million YouTube subscribers
- More than 7.2 million total social media followers
- JESSICA’s 31st birthday
- List price: 1,980 yen
- Pages: 208

## Booost launches “booost DPP” to support compliance with EU product regulations

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000283.000056793.html
- anchor: #n2247881
- Companies mentioned: Booost株式会社、EU、WBCSD/PACT

Facts:
- Starting in August 2026, the service will cover batteries, primary steel products, textiles, construction products, and more.
- Battery passports will become mandatory for some batteries starting February 18, 2027, beginning with...
- More than 95 countries to date
- Approximately 6,500 companies
- More than 197,000 locations
- Capital: 2.5 billion yen

## 『保険のキロク』 enters a business partnership with “MIC-ViewSystem（ビューシステム）,” developed by an active insurance agency — linking meeting records with customer and contract information

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000171467.html
- anchor: #n2247883
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キロク、株式会社エムアイシー、保険のキロク、MIC-ViewSystem（ビューシステム）、株式会社ザイラス、LIPSAS Neo

Facts:
- The revised Insurance Business Act took effect on June 1, 2026.

## 【LaLaTulle】Unveils its new fall dress collection for the first time, modeled by ゆいぴす, hugely popular with Gen Z!

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000174048.html
- anchor: #n2247882
- Companies mentioned: LaLaTulle、ゆいぴす、株式会社DRESS DESIGN WORKS、リリック東京六本木

Facts:
- Colors (yellow, gray, black, navy)
- Colors (ivory, black, pink, blue, gray)
- Colors (mocha beige, ivory, black, blue)

## The “ロンジン Master Collection Chrono Monopusher” brings a classic pulsometer-equipped monopusher chronograph into the realm of modern elegance

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000217.000007791.html
- anchor: #n2247884
- Companies mentioned: ロンジン、スウォッチ グループ ジャパン株式会社 ロンジン事業本部

Facts:
- Two models with a 41mm diameter
- Approximately 68-hour power reserve
- Water resistance of 3 atmospheres
- Frosted blue dial models in 30mm and 34mm
- Light blue dial models in 39mm and 41mm
- Approximately 66-hour power reserve

## Inbound visitors take note! Payke app’s “July 2026 Popular Article Rankings”

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000112.000022289.html
- anchor: #n2248228
- Companies mentioned: Payke、GU、資生堂、IPSA、THE GINZA、ANESSA、ELIXIR、Clé de Peau Beauté、KALDI、ジーユー、観光庁

Facts:
- Articles covering “Beauty and Cosmetics” account for 56.0% of all views of the columns surveyed.
- The combined views of these 3 articles account for 23.4% of all views of the columns surveyed.
- The within-segment readership rates (the share of all column views by users in each segment) are 18.4% for Thailand, 15.3% for South Korea, 15.2% for Hong Kong, and 13.2% for Taiwan, in that order.
- The within-segment readership rates are 17.1% for Thailand, 17.1% for the United States, and South Korea

## More than 60% hope to shelter at home, but 30% face challenges with preparedness — Survey on disaster preparedness conducted ahead of Disaster Prevention Day on Sept. 1

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000115.000069357.html
- anchor: #n2248227
- Companies mentioned: セコム株式会社、楽天インサイト

Facts:
- 93.6% said they believe the likelihood of more disasters (earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, etc.) or worsening damage will increase
- The survey found that 52.2% have taken no disaster-prevention measures
- 64.8% chose “at home (sheltering at home)”
- Among people in their 60s, 79% chose “sheltering at home”
- Together, these responses accounted for about 30% (30.4%)
- No. 1: “The toilet becoming unusable” (60.2%)
- No. 2: “Running out of battery on a smartphone” (57.8%)
- No. 3: “Food spoiling because the refrigerator or freezer cannot be used” (57.4%)
- “Preparing mobile batteries or portable power supplies” (35.4%)

## Switch Media enters into a capital and business alliance with Itochu Corporation, advancing the measurement of advertising effectiveness in retail media

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000116.000011256.html
- anchor: #n2248226
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スイッチメディア、伊藤忠商事株式会社、株式会社データ・ワン、株式会社ゲート・ワン、ファミリーマート、株式会社インテージ

Facts:
- More than approximately 11,500 stores nationwide
- Advertising IDs linked to more than 60 million purchase records

## シャングリ・ラ 東京 introduces a Mont Blanc parfait for a limited time starting Oct. 1

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000116.000021498.html
- anchor: #n2248225
- Companies mentioned: シャングリ・ラ 東京、シャングリ・ラ、フォーブス・トラベルガイド

Facts:
- Price: 4,180 yen
- A 15% service charge applies separately
- Total number of guest rooms: 200
- More than 90 deluxe hotels and resorts

## Athlete Japan株式会社, headed by Daisuke Ohata, publishes a special interview article with Seijun Ninomiya in two parts

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000096742.html
- anchor: #n2248224
- Companies mentioned: Athlete Japan株式会社、サステナブルホールディングス株式会社、SPORTS COMMUNICATIONS、MIRAI日本語学校

Facts:
- His 69 tries in international competitions remain a world record

## Garmin’s flagship GPS watch evolves. The “fēnix 9” series, with 22 models designed to support daily performance—from business and health management to sports and the outdoors—goes on sale Sept. 10 (Thursday)

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000135223.html
- anchor: #n2248223
- Companies mentioned: ガーミンジャパン株式会社、Garmin

Facts:
- On sale starting Sept. 10 (Thursday), 2026
- The largest in the series’ history, with a 1.5-inch AMOLED display
- Storage capacity expanded to 64GB
- Long battery life of approximately 57 days in smartwatch mode
- INREACH ENABLED PLAN 1,180 yen/month

## 【福岡・天神大名】「今から入れる？」をアプリで解決！どんどん亭 天神大名店、ホットペッパーグルメ「席押さえ」に対応予約なしのお食事も、もっとスムーズに。

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000121.000031222.html
- anchor: #n2248222
- Companies mentioned: Miコーポレーション株式会社、どんどん亭、どんどん亭 天神大名店、ホットペッパーグルメ

## Murakami Farm is sponsoring the World Childhood Cancer Awareness Campaign

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000123.000009367.html
- anchor: #n2248221
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 村上農園、認定NPO法人 日本小児がん研究グループ（JCCG）、広島東洋カープ、株式会社沖縄村上農園、一般社団法人 日本経済団体連合会（経団連）

Facts:
- It was held at 163 locations last year
- ¥13.254 billion (fiscal year ending December 2025)

## 【GRAPHT】Collaboration with the “ダンガンロンパ” series announced; new items are scheduled to go on sale at GRAPHT’s merchandise booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000162957.html
- anchor: #n2248220
- Companies mentioned: MSY株式会社、GRAPHT、ASOBI GRAPHT、ダンガンロンパ、株式会社スパイク・チュンソフト、GRAPHT OFFICIAL STORE、GRAPHT公式ECサイト、GRAPHT STANDARD、Team GRAPHT、GRAPHT REMIXERS

Facts:
- The series has surpassed 10 million units shipped worldwide
- 2026年9月17日（木）～9月21日（月・祝）
- Scheduled for release in early 2027

## Technical seminar to offer hands-on learning about electronic component characteristics and SPICE analysis with LTspice

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000085276.html
- anchor: #n2248219
- Companies mentioned: 日本アイアール株式会社、TEQ Consulting

Facts:
- Course fee: 49,500 yen (tax included)

## クリスプサラダワークス, a custom salad specialty shop, launches its fall-exclusive “Autumn Mushrooms & Maple Chicken” salad!

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000132.000037550.html
- anchor: #n2248218
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CRISP、クリスプサラダワークス

Facts:
- Currently operates 66 stores in Tokyo, Kanagawa and Osaka
- Serves more than 1.9 million meals annually
- Founded in Tokyo in 2014

## “Kohei Asano: Play Museum mini — A Garden Touching the In-Between,” an interactive, hands-on exhibition, coming to P.O.南青山ホール

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000137.000033364.html
- anchor: #n2248217
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シアターワークショップ、株式会社ピーオーリアルエステート、ナチュラルスマイルジャパン株式会社、東京工芸大学、アルスエレクトロニカセンター、浜田市世界こども美術館、P.O.南青山ホール

Facts:
- 2026年10月17日（土）10:00～16:00／18日（日）10:00～16:00
- 〈Advance tickets〉600 yen per person
- 〈Tickets at the door〉700 yen per person
- A stylish, 255㎡ open-plan space

## 【Survey of 102 executives and business owners using generative AI at work】More than 40% “will not tolerate even 1 error” in financial work

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000140.000068180.html
- anchor: #n2248216
- Companies mentioned: ピー・シー・エー株式会社、IDEATECH、ChatGPT、Claude、Gemini

Facts:
- “Chat-based tools that hold natural-language conversations, such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini” at 73.5%
- “Tools built into Office apps, such as Copilot in Excel, Word and PowerPoint” at 15.7%
- “Chat-based tools that hold natural-language conversations, such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini” at 70.6%
- “Tools built into Office apps, such as Copilot in Excel, Word and PowerPoint” at 14.7%
- “Checking employees’ expense claims and reimbursements” at 39.2%
- “Calculating employees’ monthly salaries and bonuses” at 35.3%
- “Checking and processing company sales, invoices, incoming payments and outgoing payments” at 30.4%
- “Reviewing and correcting takes little effort, while the work of creating is greatly reduced” at 46.1%
- “I would not use it if there were even 1 error” at 40.2%
- “Very rare errors are acceptable” at 37.3%
- “Free tier only”

## Turn children’s growth and wedding-day looks into palm-sized keepsakes. 3DME launches photo-based “chibi figurines” on Sept. 1

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000142.000085001.html
- anchor: #n2248215
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イメージ・マジック、3DME

Facts:
- Campaign price: 4,980 yen (tax included)
- Sales begin September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)

## Café 1894 at 三菱一号館美術館 presents an afternoon tea themed around “Northern Italy, Loved by Fontanesi,” timed to the exhibition “Fontanesi: The Light of Italy, Landscapes of the Heart”

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000143.000030575.html
- anchor: #n2248214
- Companies mentioned: 三菱一号館美術館、Café 1894、トリノ市立近現代美術館、トリノ博物館財団

Facts:
- Price: 6,000 yen per person (tax included)
- This menu is being offered in conjunction with an exhibition opening on Oct. 17 (Saturday), 2026
- Antonio Fontanesi (1818–1882), a leading Italian landscape painter of the 19th century

## TableCheck launches a waitlist feature

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000023564.html
- anchor: #n2248213
- Companies mentioned: TableCheck、株式会社TableCheck

Facts:
- Capital: ¥100 million (total funds raised: ¥1.789 billion)

## More than 70% of high school students “act on” AI advice! A look at the reality of entrusting difficult decisions to AI while recognizing how convenient its advice can be 【塾選 Journal survey】

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000116808.html
- anchor: #n2248212
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DeltaX、塾選、ChatGPT

Facts:
- Recognize that “AI’s advice is too convenient for me”
- “Take actual action” based on AI advice
- Consult AI about romantic troubles

## Making AI and DX in real-world industries more open. エルボーズ shares frontline expertise and lessons learned through trial and error

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000031581.html
- anchor: #n2248211
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エルボーズ、Lbose、小谷 草志

Facts:
- Approximately 200 AI and DX promotion projects

## A redesigned package that makes the gut-health benefits immediately clear for fall and winter wellness. ケロッグ’s All-Bran line gets a complete packaging refresh

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000153.000040636.html
- anchor: #n2248210
- Companies mentioned: ケロッグ、日本ケロッグ合同会社、マース インコーポレイテッド、Kellanova、塩水港精糖株式会社、ウンログ

Facts:
- On sale nationwide starting Aug. 31 (Monday), 2026
- A preliminary survey by 日本ケロッグ of approximately 20,000 customers interested in gut health
- Approximately 60% said, “I noticed my gut condition worsen on a cold day”
- A survey of 1,000 users of gut-health apps
- Combined 2025 sales for Mars and Kellanova exceeded $65 billion
- Has a workforce of 170,000 employees (associates)

## 〈Sharing the appeal of Kagoshima shochu with everyone〉Enjoy it at a special limited-time price! “Kagoshima Shochu Highball Fair, Part 3,” in collaboration with 鹿児島県, starts Aug. 27 (Thursday)

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000160.000062344.html
- anchor: #n2248209
- Companies mentioned: チムニー株式会社、鹿児島県、大山甚七商店、大口酒造、朝日酒造、町田酒造、国分酒造、霧島町蒸留所、濵田酒造

Facts:
- 368 Chimney Group locations nationwide
- 1杯299円（税込328円）
- Kagoshima shochu highball lineup: all 7 varieties
- Starting Thursday, August 27, 2026
- Oct. 11, 2026 (Sun.)

## ダイバーシティ東京 プラザと三井ショッピングパーク アーバンドック ららぽーと豊洲がアルバルク東京とのコミュニティパートナー契約を締結！新シーズン開幕に向け「TIPOFF WEEK」を開催！

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000161.000009950.html
- anchor: #n2248208
- Companies mentioned: 三井不動産商業マネジメント株式会社、ダイバーシティ東京 プラザ、三井ショッピングパーク アーバンドック ららぽーと豊洲、アルバルク東京

Facts:
- Site area: approx. 32,900㎡ (approx. 9,950 tsubo)
- Approximately 140 stores
- Site area: approx. 67,500m² (approx. 20,419 tsubo)
- Number of stores: approx. 220

## Win round-trip air tickets between Japan and Busan, South Korea! Veltra launches joint promotion with 韓国観光公社

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000162.000053963.html
- anchor: #n2248207
- Companies mentioned: ベルトラ株式会社、韓国観光公社

Facts:
- Number of local tours: approx. 24,000
- Local tour operators worldwide: approximately 9,000
- Countries served: 150
- Members: approximately 2.85 million
- Customer reviews: approx. 620,000
- Cost: from ¥13,668
- Cost: from ¥7,286

## “Referral hiring” of care workers reaches 134% of the previous year! Employees themselves are creating appealing workplaces they can be proud to recommend to friends and acquaintances

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000162.000080749.html
- anchor: #n2248206
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニチイ学館

Facts:
- 134% year on year (※1)

## “Mama & Kids Baby Milky Lotion (Extra Moist)” launches! Early sales begin at all アカチャンホンポ stores on Friday, August 28! Available from Wednesday, October 21, at the Natural Science official online shop and directly operated stores

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000170.000024770.html
- anchor: #n2248205
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナチュラルサイエンス、株式会社赤ちゃん本舗、アカチャンホンポ

Facts:
- 380mL
- 150mL
- ¥5,500 (tax included)
- ¥2,497 (tax included)
- More than 850 medical facilities nationwide

## 【日本モンキーパーク】“おねがいアイプリ” collaboration event confirmed ♪ Starts September 19! <Aichi>

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000174.000157222.html
- anchor: #n2248204
- Companies mentioned: 日本モンキーパーク、おねがいアイプリ、株式会社タカラトミーアーツ

Facts:
- 【93 days】
- 2026年9月19日(土)～12月20日(日)

## Children experience “work” alongside their parents at the workplace: Seed holds its internal “Workplace Open Day” event

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000179.000038735.html
- anchor: #n2248203
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シード

Facts:
- At the company headquarters in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, on Thursday, August 6, 2026
- This was the 4th time the event was held
- The company will celebrate its 70th anniversary next year
- Products are delivered to more than 50 countries and regions

## Industry first: Jointly launching a cybersecurity assessment business specializing in grid-scale battery storage facilities

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000180.000017369.html
- anchor: #n2248202
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブロードバンドセキュリティ、SEGL ENERGY、株式会社アスリテラ、一般社団法人 日本卸電力取引所

Facts:
- Service launches in September 2026
- With a view to meeting grid connection requirements in 2027

## Yachiyo Engineering supports dialogue between Morinaga Milk Industry and 佐呂間町 on conserving water resources ～Supporting consensus-building between companies and communities through communication～

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000180.000133910.html
- anchor: #n2248201
- Companies mentioned: 八千代エンジニヤリング株式会社、森永乳業株式会社、佐呂間町

Facts:
- Signed a “Partnership Agreement on Securing Water Resources” in 2025
- In June 2026, aiming to conserve water resources through water-source forest cultivation and promote coexistence with the community
- The 55th Tree-Planting Festival was held in 佐呂間町 in June 2026

## Field Academy 2026 “Disability and Social Participation” interim report & applications to observe the final presentation on Thursday, 9/10 now open!

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000182.000046389.html
- anchor: #n2248200
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Ridilover、株式会社ローランズ、一般社団法人ソーシャル・イノベーション・パートナーズ（SIP）

Facts:
- A 4-month period from June to September 2026
- A program spanning 4 months, with a total of 8 days of sessions
- 3 commentators
- Provides cross-boundary learning and various training programs to more than 130 companies
- More than 10,000 students participate annually
- More than 1,000 articles published

## glo™ and FreshService collaborate, releasing 4 limited-edition items focused on “mobility” and “organization”

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000190.000051859.html
- anchor: #n2248199
- Companies mentioned: glo™、FreshService、ブリティッシュ・アメリカン・タバコ・ジャパン合同会社、BAT、BATジャパン

Facts:
- 4 limited-edition items
- Starting today, August 26, 2026
- Application period: Tuesday, September 1, 2026–Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Application period: Thursday, August 27, 2026–Sunday, September 6, 2026
- 10 winners will be selected by lottery to receive prizes

## Analysis results released from a survey on performance reviews and appreciation and praise in the workplace

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000197.000029286.html
- anchor: #n2248198
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リクルートマネジメントソリューションズ

Facts:
- More than 60% (62.2%) consider performance review systems “important”
- Just over 20% (23.2%) are satisfied
- Around 60% (56.7%) say words of appreciation are exchanged regularly in their workplace
- Around 40% (41.8%) say “good work and achievements are properly recognized”
- Fewer than 30% (27.7%) feel that “even less visible contributions are noticed”
- Employees who feel appreciation and praise in their workplace are about 1.3 points more likely to intend to stay (4.20 vs. 2.90)

## Exhibiting at “Factory Innovation Week [Autumn] 2026 Smart Factory EXPO”

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000201.000032315.html
- anchor: #n2248197
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スタディスト、ITR、富士キメラ総研、デロイト トーマツ ミック経済研究所

Facts:
- Used by more than 2,400 companies in Japan and overseas
- Capital: ¥103.2 million (including capital reserves)

## STREET FIGHTER 6 × OCEAN TRICO collaboration. Limited-edition styling items in collaboration packaging to be released in limited quantities!

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000203.000015815.html
- anchor: #n2248196
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フィッツコーポレーション、OCEAN TOKYO、OCEAN TRICO、STREET FIGHTER 6、CAPCOM

Facts:
- 11 OCEAN TRICO styling products to be released in original collaboration-exclusive packaging
- Rollout begins sequentially from Saturday, August 29, 2026, at retailers nationwide and online stores (※excluding some stores)
- ・Ocean Trico Hair Wax Overdrive (size: 80g; price: ¥1,980 (tax included))
- ・Ocean Trico Hair Spray Universal Hard (size: 140g; price: ¥1,760 (tax included))
- ・Ocean Trico Hair Gel Jex (size: 160g; price: ¥1,650 (tax included))
- ■Number of winners: 7 in total
- ■Number of winners: 111 in total
- ■Quantity for sale: 500 sets of each type

## KDDI adopts integrated human resources system “COMPANY”

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000203.000049399.html
- anchor: #n2248195
- Companies mentioned: KDDI株式会社、株式会社WHI Holdings、COMPANY Talent Management

Facts:
- 3,000 or more employees

## I-O DATA products become hometown tax donation gifts in Kanazawa and Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000212.000011207.html
- anchor: #n2248194
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイオーデータ、楽天、Amazon、ふるさとチョイス、ふるなび、ふるぽ

## ≪Osaka Prefecture: Working adults living alone≫ Forget the “most desirable places to live” rankings. Which neighborhoods saw the most leases in 2025? —In Osaka, neighborhoods with distinctive appeal, not just high average scores, are being chosen—

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000223.000016136.html
- anchor: #n2248193
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エイブル総合研究所、株式会社エイブル、国土地理院

Facts:
- 家賃帯は6～7万円台が中心でした。
- Livability with an average of 30㎡ of space
- Able lease data for January–December 2025

## A new workplace in Funabashi, a city of 650,000: Shared office “BIZcomfort Funabashi North Exit” opens September 1. Transforming Funabashi from a “commuting city” into a “working city.”

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000223.000043878.html
- anchor: #n2248192
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WOOC、BIZcomfort、船橋市

Facts:
- 船橋市 boasts a population of about 650,000, one of the largest in Chiba Prefecture
- シェアオフィスブランド「BIZcomfort（ビズコンフォート）」を全国約200拠点運営する株式会社WOOC
- Floor area: approx. 645.68㎡ (195.32 tsubo)
- Daily plan (available anytime, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year): ¥14,300 (tax included)/month
- Weekends and holidays plan (available anytime on weekends and holidays only): ¥5,500 (tax included)/month
- Semi-private room plan (use of a semi-private room for your exclusive use): from 35,200 yen (tax included)/month
- Chiba plan (access to all BIZcomfort coworking spaces in the Chiba area): 15,400 yen (tax included)/month
- All-location plan (access to all BIZcomfort coworking spaces nationwide): 22,000 yen (tax included)/month
- 1-minute plan (pay-as-you-go billing in 1-minute increments): 6 yen (tax excluded)/minute
- [Rental offices] From 51,700 yen (tax included)/month (including common-area maintenance fees; varies by room)

## ダイセルグループ to exhibit at the 6th Sustainable Materials Expo

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000224.000035577.html
- anchor: #n2248191
- Companies mentioned: ダイセルグループ、株式会社ダイセル、ダイセン・メンブレン・システムズ株式会社、セントラルフィルター工業株式会社

Facts:
- 2026年9月30日～10月2日
- Through Friday, September 4
- Contains 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material
- 100% recycled PPS content

## [チーズガーデン] Enjoy the refined sweetness of red sweet potato and the rich flavor of cheese as the seasons change: “Goyotei Red Sweet Potato Cheesecake,” an autumn-limited flavor that debuted last year, goes on sale Wednesday, September 9

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000226.000040854.html
- anchor: #n2248190
- Companies mentioned: チーズガーデン、株式会社庫や、コロワイドグループ、エヌカカオチョコレート、カフェ＆ガーデンしらさぎ邸、欧風菓子グリンデルベルグ、purecoco TOKYO（ピュアココ トーキョー）

Facts:
- Price: 1,880 yen (tax included)
- Price: 900 yen (tax included)

## Construction begins on the “(tentative name) Mukojima 4-chome, Sumida Ward Project”

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000234.000071302.html
- anchor: #n2248189
- Companies mentioned: 丸紅都市開発株式会社、ミサワホーム株式会社、第一ライフ丸紅リアルエステート株式会社、プライム ライフ テクノロジーズ株式会社、JAXA

Facts:
- 7 stories above ground
- 49 units in total
- Mar. 2028
- July 2025
- 2024

## The forefront of banking DX in the age of AI—“BANKING FORUM” to explore the latest trends in AI use and DX promotion at banks, set for Thursday, January 21, 2027

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000234.000145072.html
- anchor: #n2248188
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セミナーインフォ、メガバンク、地方銀行、地域金融機関

Facts:
- Thursday, January 21, 2027
- Late November

## Content posts by food supermarket staff begin. Super Value becomes the first food supermarket operator to introduce STAFF START, creating new “food experiences” and a greater sense of fulfillment at work through staff communications

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000235.000010183.html
- anchor: #n2248187
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バニッシュ・スタンダード、株式会社OICグループ、株式会社スーパーバリュー

Facts:
- More than 3,000 brands use the service
- 流通経由売上（※）は、2,212億円を達成しました

## 大阪焼肉・ホルモン ふたご to hold its 1st “Most-Loved Restaurant Contest” from September 1, selecting the top 3 “most-loved restaurants” from all domestic locations

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000235.000019564.html
- anchor: #n2248186
- Companies mentioned: 大阪焼肉・ホルモン ふたご、株式会社FTG Company、大阪餃子専門店よしこ

Facts:
- 75 locations in Japan
- 5 overseas stores
- 130 locations across 11 brands in Japan and overseas
- 1% (1 point for every 100 yen) is added as the base rate

## Applications for Rameau’s Platée, a French Baroque ballet-opera to be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, go on sale via チケットペイ from Thursday, August 27, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000237.000140094.html
- anchor: #n2248185
- Companies mentioned: チケットペイ、株式会社ペイメントフォー、ジョイ・バレストゥーディオ

Facts:
- SS seats: 10,000 yen
- S seats: 9,000 yen
- A seats: 8,000 yen
- B seats: 7,000 yen
- Wheelchair seats: 5,000 yen
- Capital: 1.13478 billion yen

## [Survey of 533 pocket Wi-Fi users] Satisfaction stands at 72.0%, yet just 14.3% “would recommend it to others”—the difference was driven by “67.2% regret”

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000244.000070245.html
- anchor: #n2248184
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ALL CONNECT、楽天モバイル、UQ WiMAX、Broad WiMAX、GMOとくとくBB WiMAX、ソフトバンク、au、ドコモ、グローバルWiFi、イモトのWiFi、BIGLOBE WiMAX、ワイモバイル、クラウドSIM

Facts:
- Satisfaction stands at 72.0%
- 後悔1位「速度が遅い」14.3%
- 2nd: Coverage area, 13.6%
- 3rd: Battery, 11.4%
- 理由1位「料金が安い」25.0%
- Satisfaction was highest among those reporting “fast speeds,” at 88.2%
- Those who rated it 9–10 points were 23.9% among users who relied on reviews and comparison sites
- In-store users: 3.7%
- 37.4% of users with unlimited plans use less than 50 GB per month
- Price is the next most important factor, at 31.5%
- Stability: 21

## Osaka to hold “Osaka Carbon-Neutral Technology Exhibition,” showcasing the city’s leading carbon-neutral technologies

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000253.000104413.html
- anchor: #n2248183
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人大阪産業局、MOBIO（ものづくりビジネスセンター大阪）、三和電気土木工事株式会社、寿精版印刷株式会社、下西技研工業株式会社、株式会社TI plusホールディングス、中外テクノス株式会社、株式会社小西金型工学、株式会社SIRC、株式会社Plan Be、株式会社ルネッサンス・エナジー・リサーチ、株式会社興徳クリーナー、株式会社上山製作所、タイガー魔法瓶株式会社、株式会社木幡計器製作所、株式会社リコー、パナソニックプロダクションエンジニアリング株式会社

Facts:
- A permanent exhibition hall boasting 200 booths, one of the largest in Japan
- Around 10 special exhibitions held annually
- 14 companies working on carbon neutrality across a wide range of fields gather at the event
- Battery life increased by 2–3 times
- Thursday, September 3–Tuesday, September 29, 2026

## Equipped with a top-of-the-line[1] rotary shaving system, this compact shaver delivers powerful shaving and smart, comfortable use. The “Philips Compact Shaver 800 Series,” upgraded for a powerful shave and smart ease of use, goes on sale sequentially from Wednesday, September 2

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000256.000019698.html
- anchor: #n2248182
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フィリップス・ジャパン、ロイヤル フィリップス

Facts:
- Main unit dimensions: approximately 59×34×88 mm
- Weight: approximately 125 g
- Close shave to 0.08 mm below the skin
- 48 rotary blades in total
- Charging time: approximately 1 hour with the charging cable
- Approximately 2 hours with the wireless charging pad
- 替刃交換は約２年に１回
- Approximately 10-minute UV cleaning program
- Disinfection rate of 99.9% or higher
- Sales in 2025 totaled 18 billion euros
- Approximately 64,800 employees worldwide
- Operates in more than 100 countries worldwide

## Enjoy “chilled, silky sweet potato” at Starbucks as autumn approaches. “Silky Sweet Potato Beni Haruka Frappuccino®” and “Silky Sweet Potato Beni Haruka Mousse Tea Latte” arrive Wednesday, September 2

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000262.000033194.html
- anchor: #n2248181
- Companies mentioned: スターバックスコーヒージャパン株式会社、スターバックス コーヒー ジャパン 株式会社

Facts:
- We operate 2,116 coffee stores across all 47 prefectures of Japan (as of the end of March 2026; includes licensed stores).
- Approximately 60,000 partners (employees) create connections between people and heartwarming moments over a cup of coffee.

## The “i-Reporter” shop-floor reporting system featured in GMP Platform’s online exhibition “iVEXL”

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000262.000074154.html
- anchor: #n2248180
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シムトップス、GMP Platform、株式会社シーエムプラス、ムネ製薬株式会社、富士キメラ総研

Facts:
- Membership has surpassed 26,000
- More than 260 companies are listed
- Used by more than 4,500 companies
- Holds a 46.5% (※1) share
- Moving paper forms had required approximately 430,000 yen worth of labor annually
- Digitization cut this by approximately 70% (around 320,000 yen annually)
- Transcription errors in weight measurements, which had occurred 20–30 times a year, have been nearly eliminated
- The approximately 20 minutes needed for final lot verification has been reduced to about 5 minutes
- 110 staff members involved in GMP-related records responded
- 41.7% said that 3 or more people check records from creation through finalization
- 55.3% of staff had experienced missing entries or required fields left blank within the past 6 months
- Measurement

## Four brands—b.box, ergoPouch, PALOPA and QCHEFS—gather at the event! weskiii Co., Ltd. to exhibit at “MONTAGE 36th”

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000269.000102915.html
- anchor: #n2248179
- Companies mentioned: ウェスキー株式会社、b.box、ergoPouch、PALOPA、QCHEFS

Facts:
- In its home country, it is popular, with more than 2,000 retail locations carrying it
- It has now evolved into a global brand supported in more than 50 countries around the world.

## Mouser begins carrying Advantech's 16-channel industrial LoRaWAN gateway, the WISE-6610P

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000283.000136133.html
- anchor: #n2248178
- Companies mentioned: Mouser Electronics、Advantech

Facts:
- 16-channel industrial LoRaWAN gateway
- IP67-rated enclosure design
- Operating temperature range: −40°C to +75°C
- Dimensions: 160 × 255 × 79.5 mm
- More than 1,200 manufacturer brands
- More than 6.8 million products
- Operations in 28 locations worldwide
- More than 650,000 customers
- 223 countries and regions

## 【ホテルで出会う、愛媛の魅力と作り手の想い】「コンフォートホテル松山」で愛媛の地域工芸品の販売を開始 宿泊者・地域・作り手をつなぐ取り組み

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000292.000037991.html
- anchor: #n2248177
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社チョイスホテルズジャパン、NPO法人SORA、きらりのウッディ、コンフォートホテル松山、チョイスホテルズインターナショナル

Facts:
- Starting August 8, 2026 (Sat)
- 6 items in total
- More than 7,500 hotels
- More than 46 countries worldwide

## Precise fit technology for every trail: A model equipped with the BOA® Fit System joins the AGILITY PEAK 6 lineup: AGILITY PEAK 6 BOA

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000299.000035698.html
- anchor: #n2248176
- Companies mentioned: MERRELL、丸紅コンシューマーリンク株式会社、BOA®、Vibram®

Facts:
- Price: 28,600 yen (tax included)
- Starting Friday, August 28, 2026

## New NANOX washing machine tub anti-mold balls for top-loading machines achieve 293% of target within 3 months of launch

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000307.000039983.html
- anchor: #n2248120
- Companies mentioned: ライオン株式会社、NANOX

Facts:
- 293% of target
- 128% year-on-year
- n=141
- Approximately 410L
- Approximately 112L
- Approximately 1 month

## [WFAIA (Double Fire) 2026] AI video award winners to be announced on September 3; awards ceremony to be held at 東京大学's 伊藤謝恩ホール

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000311.000032396.html
- anchor: #n2248119
- Companies mentioned: WFAIA実行委員会、東京大学、Pixar、Industrial Light & Magic（ILM）、Amazon MGM Studios、ElevenLabs、Think Diffusion / Floyo、クラウドエース株式会社、OMNI AI Film Festival

Facts:
- September 3, 2026
- 5 categories: “AI Anime,” “Advertising,” “Short Drama,” “Viral Social Media” and “Children's Education”
- 11:00～18:00
- After-party: 18:00–20:00

## Exhibitor information for the 102nd Tokyo International Gift Show Autumn 2026 (September 2–September 4, 2026: Tokyo Big Sight)

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000316.000078302.html
- anchor: #n2248118
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オウルテック、株式会社ライフエッグ

Facts:
- Passed 120,000 bending tests

## September 13 (Sunday), away game against レッドイーグルス北海道: Retro-design uniforms to be worn

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000320.000038561.html
- anchor: #n2248117
- Companies mentioned: H.C.栃木日光アイスホッケー部、レッドイーグルス北海道、古河電工

Facts:
- Jersey number: 25

## Make bento lunches more fun! A fresh idea for the same-old bento menu: “みたらしもちぽんっ” goes on sale August 31 (Monday)

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000328.000038645.html
- anchor: #n2248116
- Companies mentioned: 井村屋株式会社、一般社団法人 日本冷凍食品協会

Facts:
- The frozen food market reached 806.4 billion yen in fiscal 2024
- It reached 857.7 billion yen in fiscal 2025
- Marking 106.4% growth from the previous year
- Net weight: 100g (4 pieces)
- Shelf life: 1 year

## All keynote speakers confirmed for JAPAN LEADERS SUMMIT 2026 Autumn

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000330.000012765.html
- anchor: #n2248115
- Companies mentioned: スマートキャンプ株式会社、日本アイ・ビー・エム株式会社、株式会社セレブリックス、株式会社PICANTE、アサヒグループジャパン株式会社、株式会社レゾナック・ホールディングス

Facts:
- Dates: September 9 (Wednesday)–10 (Thursday), 2026

## 株式会社RolifeJapan to exhibit at the Tokyo Toy Show 2026 for the first time!

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000336.000000720.html
- anchor: #n2248114
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社RolifeJapan、株式会社プラザホールディングス、ROBOTIME、株式会社サンリオ

Facts:
- Approximately 5.35 million people nationwide
- A market worth approximately 78 billion yen
- Price: 7,590 yen (tax included)

## “The Source of Judgment: Brain Care for Becoming 一流,” presented by Non-Arts Bee. Look to the future and choose the right move now. September guests are Junretsu leader Kazuyoshi Sakai and soccer commentator Yasutaro Matsuki!

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000338.000030748.html
- anchor: #n2248113
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 山田養蜂場、日経ラジオ社

Facts:
- Researching the effects of propolis on the brain for more than 10 years

## On the 13th anniversary of crowdfunding service Makuake, backing for AI-equipped gadgets is growing, with the gadgets, home appliances and audio categories collectively up 170% year-on-year

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000343.000036381.html
- anchor: #n2248112
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マクアケ、Rokid、Elfin Flip 4K、Elfin Flip Laser、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、TikTok Shop

Facts:
- A cumulative total of 51,000 projects
- 累計応援購入金額は1,300億円を超え
- The Elfin Flip project attracted 934,702,000 yen in backing
- A 2,000-yen-off crowdfunding coupon
- Backing of 10,000 yen or more
- A chance to win a coupon for up to 13% off backing, with 1,000 winners selected by lottery

## Keio Plaza Hotel's 2027 osechi, supervised by 3 chefs awarded the Yellow Ribbon Medal

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000347.000085388.html
- anchor: #n2248109
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社京王プラザホテル、株式会社 岩崎

Facts:
- Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisine, 三-tier set; serves 5–6; 68,000 yen (tax included)
- Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisine, 二-tier set; serves 3–4; 47,000 yen (tax included)
- Japanese cuisine, 一-tier set; serves 1–2; 31,000 yen (tax included)

## 株式会社北海道クボタ, which operates approximately 40 offices throughout Hokkaido, cut paper application forms by approximately 70% and halved application processing times by using the X-point Cloud workflow system

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000348.000050743.html
- anchor: #n2248105
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社北海道クボタ、株式会社エイトレッド、X-point Cloud、AgileWorks

Facts:
- Approximately 40 offices throughout Hokkaido
- 58 types of application forms
- 629 users
- Approximately 58,000 applications cumulatively
- A cumulative total of 5,000 companies in the series

## [Tournament report] RAGE Shadowverse Japan Championship 2026 Season 2 Grand Finals — Kansai-born player あきす。 wins the knockout stage and takes the title!

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000348.000059480.html
- anchor: #n2248098
- Companies mentioned: RAGE、Cygames、Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond

Facts:
- Grand prize of 5 million yen

## Connecting platforms for corporate data use in the AI era: BI app linking ServiceNow and MotionBoard to launch on ServiceNow Store on August 26

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000361.000053341.html
- anchor: #n2248096
- Companies mentioned: ウイングアーク１ｓｔ株式会社、ServiceNow、MotionBoard、Dr.Sum、SVF、ServiceNow Japan合同会社

Facts:
- More than 4,100 companies across a wide range of industries and sectors

## Logizard to exhibit at International Logistics Expo 2026

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000365.000014943.html
- anchor: #n2248091
- Companies mentioned: ロジザード株式会社、LOGISTICS TODAY

Facts:
- 600 companies and organizations
- 3,250 booths
- 3,000 yen

## SBC Medical Group establishes SBC AI Longevity Innovation株式会社 to lead its AI and longevity initiatives

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000372.000097803.html
- anchor: #n2248090
- Companies mentioned: SBCメディカルグループホールディングス、SBC AI Longevity Innovation株式会社、湘南美容クリニック

Facts:
- Established effective July 1, 2026
- Operations began in early August 2026

## The 2nd wave of limited-edition collaboration products between the hit anime series おジャ魔女どれみ and Watts is here!

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000378.000084599.html
- anchor: #n2248089
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワッツ、おジャ魔女どれみ

Facts:
- More than 1,900 stores nationwide
- Capital: 440.29 million yen

## Apaman Shop official characters “べあ～君＆ハニちゃん” to release the 16th installment of their “50-Sound Dance Project,” featuring Sendai, on August 26

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000382.000049635.html
- anchor: #n2248080
- Companies mentioned: APAMAN株式会社、仙台七夕まつり、株式会社東京商工リサーチ

Facts:
- “No.1 in number of stores”
- “No.1 in rental housing brokerage contracts”
- “No. 1 in the number of corporate companies with employee housing agreements”
- The 16th installment of the “50-Sound Dance Project”
- To be released on official social media and other channels on Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Companies surveyed: 8 major companies operating in the “rental housing brokerage business”
- Companies surveyed: 10 major companies operating in the “rental housing brokerage business”
- Companies surveyed: 7 major providers of “employee housing-related services for businesses”

## Kyoto Governor's Cup brings together 48 youth baseball teams from Kinki, Tokai and Hokuriku; NYNY, which operates beauty salons in Kansai, sponsors the 46th Kyoto Tournament

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000384.000049680.html
- anchor: #n2248079
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルテジェネシス、株式会社ニューヨーク・ニューヨーク、ボーイズリーグ

Facts:
- Operates approximately 380 hair salon locations
- A total of 48 teams: 32 in the junior high school division and 16 in the elementary school division
- This year marks its 6th year
- This year marked its 46th edition
- Capital: 100 million yen

## 【PEANUTS】Eye-catching JOE COOL embroidered patch! Three new tote bags featuring catchy patterns

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000385.000085881.html
- anchor: #n2248078
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イーカムグループ、Peanuts Worldwide、ソニーグループ、チャールズ M.シュルツ氏、Apple TV、ディズニー、UNIVERSAL、MLB

Facts:
- Price: ¥7,590 (tax included)

## JINS to dispatch its mobile eyewear sales vehicle, “JINS GO,” to evacuation shelters in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, from Friday, Sept. 4, to support areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000398.000027384.html
- anchor: #n2248077
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジンズホールディングス、JINS

Facts:
- Friday, September 4, 2026

## A “General Document Verification Plan” covering overseas passports and other diverse identity documents is scheduled to be offered by TRUSTDOCK

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000398.000033766.html
- anchor: #n2248076
- Companies mentioned: TRUSTDOCK、東京商工リサーチ

Facts:
- Scheduled for sometime in 2026

## “Developing women leaders,” “employment of people with disabilities” and “same-sex marriage protections” ... Randstad featured as a leading DEI company in the book “I Want to Work at a Company Like This: DEI Edition 2”

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000400.000004185.html
- anchor: #n2248075
- Companies mentioned: ランスタッド株式会社、ランスタッド・エヌ・ヴィー、クロスメディアHR総合研究所、クロスメディア・パブリッシング、オランダ、ユーロネクスト・アムステルダム、Staffing Industry Analysts、ダウ・ジョーンズ・サステナビリティ・ワールド・インデックス、PRIDE指標、がんアライアワード、D＆Iアワード

Facts:
- Women in management positions: 40%
- Sales] ¥4.2537 trillion (EUR 23.077 billion), FY2025 results (December year-end)
- Capital] ¥737.68866 billion (EUR 4.002 billion), as of the end of December 2025
- 39 countries and regions worldwide
- Nearly 150,000 client companies
- More than 1.7 million workers
- Revenue of EUR 23.1 billion

## 12.2% of companies want a complete overhaul of AI use in back-office operations: Survey of 951 back-office professionals

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000409.000015865.html
- anchor: #n2248074
- Companies mentioned: 弥生株式会社

Facts:
- 12.2% of companies want a complete overhaul
- 60.3% of companies are interested in using AI
- “Using Excel alongside other systems” (31.1%)
- “Transcription and duplicate data entry” (20.7%)
- “CSV imports and exports” (18.8%)
- 27.2% of companies said they had “no operational silos”
- 68.0% have some kind of operational silo
- 1st: Stable operation (84.1%)
- 2nd: Automatic handling of legal revisions (81.5%)
- 3rd: No additional fees when responding to legal revisions (80.5%)
- 4th: Ability to maintain existing workflows (76.8%)
- 5th: Ability to automate tasks selectively, starting with those that are needed (75.7%)
- 6th: Service format (cloud-based or install...

## From KRUPS by T-fal, a brand making its debut in Japan: The COFFEE CRUSH fully automatic coffee machine, just about 15 cm wide, upends conventional ideas of what “authentic” coffee means

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000409.000017190.html
- anchor: #n2248069
- Companies mentioned: KRUPS by T-fal、グループセブ ジャパン、T-fal

Facts:
- Just about 15 cm wide
- Suggested retail price: ¥70,000 (tax included)
- Suggested retail price: ¥60,000 (tax included)
- Launching in September 2026
- Available from Aug. 26, 2026

## The “Green Apple Collection,” overseen by FERNANDA, brings a fresh, juicy fragrance reminiscent of freshly squeezed fruit. On sale from Afternoon Tea LIVING starting Wednesday, Sept. 2

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000410.000005765.html
- anchor: #n2248068
- Companies mentioned: Afternoon Tea LIVING、FERNANDA

Facts:
- Diffuser ¥2,640
- Multi balm ¥990
- Hand serum (S size) ¥990
- Splash body mist ¥1,760
- Approximately 110 stores nationwide

## Makurabo Omotesando store gets a fresh new look as it becomes “SHOWA NISHIKAWA 表参道店”! [Showa Nishikawa] Reopening Friday, Sept. 4!

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000412.000031377.html
- anchor: #n2248067
- Companies mentioned: 昭和西川株式会社、SHOWA NISHIKAWA 表参道店、まくらぼ 表参道店

Facts:
- Up to 70% off various bedding items
- With purchases of ¥55,000 or more, tax included
- Custom-made pillow “MAKULABO” at 20% off for a limited time through Sept. 28

## Holding the 3rd “D&I Promotion Weeks!”—an employee-wide internal event

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000414.000000537.html
- anchor: #n2248066
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MonotaRO、株式会社kaien、株式会社グロービス

Facts:
- A total of 871 employees took part
- More than 100,000 people leave their jobs each year to provide nursing care
- The number of working family caregivers is estimated to have reached approximately 3.18 million
- At least 85% of respondents said they were “satisfied” with every program

## ジャンカラ運営のオンラインカラオケアプリ「UTAO」が大阪で初のライブイベント『UTAO FLOW LIVE 2026 in OSAKA』を9月20日（日）に開催！

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000414.000017032.html
- anchor: #n2248065
- Companies mentioned: ジャンカラ、UTAO、KARASTA、TOAI、HELP！、PORT、湯快のゆ、Le NAPOLI、スマートボックス、ジャンオク、ジャガシ屋、ENTERTAINMENT HUB KYOTO

Facts:
- 全国211店舗を展開するカラオケチェーン「ジャンカラ」
- We operate more than 200 locations nationwide
- Advance ticket: ¥3,000
- Door ticket: ¥3,500
- An additional drink charge of ¥600 is required upon entry
- A special acrylic keychain for the first 150 attendees
- Up to 4 tickets per person

## “Autumnal in appearance” even in extreme heat: A cape-style blouse in autumn colors but summer-friendly fabric, launched for the increasingly long summer

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000424.000115161.html
- anchor: #n2248064
- Companies mentioned: 青山商事株式会社、洋服の青山、気象庁

Facts:
- Price: ¥5,489 including tax

## A juicy autumn bursting with Kyoho grape juice from ゴンチャ: “JUICY Kyoho” arrives for a limited time starting Thursday, Sept. 3

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000428.000048503.html
- anchor: #n2248063
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゴンチャ ジャパン、ゴンチャ

Facts:
- About 6 times as much Kyoho grape juice
- Approximately 200 locations nationwide
- JUICY Kyoho Milk Tea (ICED/M) ¥690
- JUICY Kyoho Tea Ade (ICED/M) ¥690
- JUICY Kyoho Gelatte® (FROZEN/M) ¥720
- JUICY Kyoho Sparkling Tea (ICED/L) ¥780
- Kyoho jelly topping ¥100
- From Thursday, September 3, 2026
- First launched in Japan in 2015

## Japanese-language articles on note now reach 225 countries and regions. Automatic English translation is expanding to paid articles, with Korean to follow in stages

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000430.000017890.html
- anchor: #n2248062
- Companies mentioned: note、note株式会社、西武ライオンズ、永谷園、名古屋市、財務省、第一ライフ資産運用経済研究所

Facts:
- 225 countries and regions worldwide
- Approximately 82.09 million works
- 12.48 million members

## Hands-on store DCM DIY place: September workshops feature popular Jesmonite and first art for children from age 1! Fun for DIY beginners, too

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000430.000022024.html
- anchor: #n2248061
- Companies mentioned: ＤＣＭホールディングス株式会社、ＤＣＭ株式会社、DCM DIY place、DCM DIY倶楽部

Facts:
- Fee: ¥1,000 per person (tax included)
- Fee: ¥1,500 per person (tax included)
- Fee: ¥2,500 per person (tax included)
- Capacity: 4 people per session
- Capacity: 2 people per session

## “0-Second Lemon Sour® Sendai Hormone Yakiniku Tavern ときわ亭” campaign: “Pass through to the harvest moon: moon-viewing grated yam.” Available for a limited time from Tuesday, Sept. 1, to Wednesday, Sept. 30

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000445.000036476.html
- anchor: #n2248058
- Companies mentioned: GOSSO株式会社、ときわ亭

Facts:
- The number of app members has finally surpassed 380,000
- Moon-viewing grated yam ¥329
- Cold noodles with moon-viewing grated yam ¥989
- Rice with moon-viewing grated yam ¥659
- The fee is ¥550 (tax included) per person for 60 minutes
- An additional ¥385 (tax included) allows you to extend your time by 30 minutes
- “Frozen Lemon Sour,” topped with frozen lemon, is available for an additional ¥110 (tax included)

## 9月以降は「炊き込みごはん」の検索頻度が上昇！『デリッシュキッチン』が「新・炊き込みご飯」を提案

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000473.000018729.html
- anchor: #n2248057
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エブリー、デリッシュキッチン

Facts:
- Increased to approximately 2 times the level in July of the same year
- Based on the concept “easy and delicious for anyone to make,” all recipes are developed by food professionals such as registered dietitians, with more than 57,000 recipes in total