# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-26 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 7 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.

## Launching a data integration feature for “Generalist®” and “カオナビ”

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000371.000030113.html
- anchor: #n2247493
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カオナビ、株式会社東芝、Generalist®、カオナビ

Facts:
- Rollout began sequentially in August 2026
- More than 9,600 companies had adopted the service as of August 2025

## Inaba Pet Food launches “ぺろちゅ～る,” a cup-style treat for cats!

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000389.000058165.html
- anchor: #n2247492
- Companies mentioned: いなばペットフード株式会社、いなば食品株式会社

Facts:
- 3 packs of 14 g
- Available in 6 varieties

## [atre Shin-Urayasu] The 22nd Outsider Art Exhibition, “Gathering Individualities,” opens on Friday, September 4

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000391.000070988.html
- anchor: #n2247491
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アトレ、社会福祉法人パーソナル・アシスタンスとも、みずのき美術館、一般社団法人ALL JAPAN TRADING

Facts:
- The 22nd Outsider Art Exhibition
- Limited to 8 days
- September 4–11, 2026
- Total floor area: about 14,802㎡
- Number of stores: 71
- Capital: 1.63 billion yen

## 【Renta!】双葉社作品『団地のふたり』の独占先行配信を開始！

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000393.000022475.html
- anchor: #n2247490
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パピレス、双葉社

Facts:
- Membership surpasses 11 million
- Capital: 414.46 million yen

## Update! 2nd trailer released for “Final Fantasy VII Revelation”

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000415.000128734.html
- anchor: #n2247489
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スクウェア・エニックス、神羅カンパニー、アバランチ

Facts:
- Planned for spring 2027

## Recovery shoe brand OOFOS（ウーフォス） to open a limited-time, manufacturer-operated POP-UP store at Shimokitazawa Reload starting Friday, August 29!

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000418.000055351.html
- anchor: #n2247488
- Companies mentioned: OOFOS（ウーフォス）、アルコ株式会社

Facts:
- 4 days only
- 37% more

## [Survey on AI use by sales professionals] Sales organizations are being asked to define what to delegate and what should remain the responsibility of people

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000426.000034777.html
- anchor: #n2247487
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウィルオブ・ワーク、ウィルグループ、セイヤク

Facts:
- “Clarifying the division of roles between AI and people” (18.0%)
- “AI literacy training for sales team members” (17.6%)
- “Strengthening interpersonal skills that are difficult for AI to replace” (14.8%)
- The top 3 items combined accounted for 50.4%
- “The pace of AI development is outstripping information gathering and learning” (21.0%)
- “Without the skills to use AI effectively, it becomes harder to earn recognition within the company” (14.6%)
- “Preparing for sales negotiations and meetings” (25.0%)
- 33.9% have introduced AI at the organizational level
- 59.5% use AI in some form
- “Not using it and have no plans to introduce it” (24.6%)
- “Don’t know” (43.7%)
- “3,001–5,000 yen” (20.5%)

## [On sale September 7, Eiji Memorial Day] Recreating Yoshikawa Eiji’s beloved honey bread as rusks: “The Great Writer’s Honey Bread,” a product inspired by the little-known story behind the flagship item of the main store

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000427.000030085.html
- anchor: #n2247486
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社船橋屋、青梅市吉川英治記念館

Facts:
- Entering its 221st year since founding
- Price: 670 yen (tax included)

## ANAウイングス株式会社 adopts the urine-based cancer risk test “MySignal Scan” as an employee benefit

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000432.000041883.html
- anchor: #n2247485
- Companies mentioned: ANAウイングス株式会社、Craif株式会社、ANAグループ、ANAホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- Risk assessment for up to 10 types of cancer
- Number of employees: 2,238
- Capital: 50 million yen
- Capital: 100 million yen

## [nishikawa, marking its 460th anniversary] Corporate website, online shop and subscription service integrated into the “nishikawa Official Website,” launching Wednesday, August 26

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000444.000010201.html
- anchor: #n2247484
- Companies mentioned: 西川株式会社、nishikawa

Facts:
- 460th anniversary
- Fully relaunched as the “nishikawa Official Website” at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- “500 points” available immediately upon new membership registration

## [YSL BEAUTY] “Pure Shots Reload,” a next-generation skincare line that redefines makeup performance starting with the skin, is born

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000445.000032072.html
- anchor: #n2247483
- Companies mentioned: YSL、YSL BEAUTY、イヴ・サンローラン・ボーテ

Facts:
- Pure Shots Reload Lotion, 150 mL, 12,100 yen (tax included)
- Pure Shots Reload Serum (full size), 30 mL, 18,480 yen (tax included)
- Pure Shots Reload Serum (refill), 30 mL, 15,620 yen (tax included)
- Pure Shots Reload Cream (full size), 50 mL, 18,040 yen (tax included)
- Pure Shots Reload Cream (refill), 50 mL, 15,620 yen (tax included)

## [Taking on the threat of the number of agricultural workers falling below 1 million] Special menus featuring vegetables from 八ヶ岳農業大学校 to be served simultaneously at company cafeterias across 22 locations in Tokyo on September 10 and 11

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000452.000036259.html
- anchor: #n2247482
- Companies mentioned: ボンディッシュ株式会社、八ヶ岳農業大学校

Facts:
- The number of agricultural workers is projected to fall by about 50,000 from 2025 to about 986,600
- The average age is 67.7, and people aged 70 or older account for 56.5% of the total
- During the week of August 3, Reiwa 8, vegetable prices (national average) remained high at 5%–31% above the average for the past 5 years
- Corn in particular has a sugar content exceeding 18 degrees
- On an expansive campus covering about 267 ha

## 不二家の人気イベント「FUJIYA Smile Switch Festa」が池袋に登場！ Smile Switch Festa 2026 in IKEBUKURO「ペコフェス」開催

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000470.000097396.html
- anchor: #n2247481
- Companies mentioned: 不二家、株式会社サンリオ、紀ノ国屋

Facts:
- In 2026, the event will take place in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro under the title “Peko Festa”
- In September, 不二家 will fill the streets of Ikebukuro with smiles.
- Event period: Sept. 9 (Wed.)–Sept. 28 (Mon.), 2026
- Hours: 11:00–20:00 (in accordance with Sunshine City Alpa's hours)
- Hours: 10:00–20:00 (in accordance with Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store's hours)
- 1,078 yen each, including tax
- 935 yen each, including tax
- "紀ノ国屋 Cotton Bag, Navy" 2,750 yen, including tax

## School refusal, inner conflict, and a comeback—all that ARBOL is in 2026 is packed into its 3rd EP, "Blue Heaven," out Aug. 26. 6 turning-point tracks from Niigata

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000478.000141380.html
- anchor: #n2247480
- Companies mentioned: ARBOL、株式会社 BUZZ FACTORY、株式会社BUZZ GROUP

Facts:
- 6 tracks in total
- More than 4.4 million total plays
- Aug. 26, 2026

## For the first time in Japanese KFC history, the original chicken specialty restaurant "Meister's Kitchen" will be open for 3 days only, from Friday, Sept. 11, to Sunday, Sept. 13. All-you-can-eat chicken prepared by an elite team of original chicken cooking specialists with top-level skills

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000488.000032088.html
- anchor: #n2247479
- Companies mentioned: 日本ケンタッキー・フライド・チキン株式会社、KFC、ケンタッキーフライドチキン高田馬場店、KFC高田馬場店

Facts:
- Available for 3 days only
- From Friday, Sept. 11
- Through Sunday, September 13
- 本日8月26日(水)10:00から
- Participation fee: 1,000 yen (tax included)
- Participation fee: 2,000 yen (including tax)
- All-you-can-eat (30-minute limit)
- Duration: 45 minutes per session
- Duration: 120 minutes per session
- Capacity: 22 people per session (18 sessions, 396 people total)
- Capacity: 10 people per session (2 sessions, 20 people total)

## 12th year of collaboration! "Romancing Saga 2026" opens on Monday, Oct. 12 (public holiday)! With Saga's authentic "craftsmanship" as its theme, a diverse range of projects will be rolled out from across the prefecture to the rest of Japan!

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000493.000018574.html
- anchor: #n2247478
- Companies mentioned: 佐賀県、株式会社スクウェア・エニックス、SAGAラーメンプロジェクト

Facts:
- This year marks its 12th year
- From Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 (public holiday)
- Through Monday, March 22, 2027 (observed holiday)
- Experience fee: 12,500 yen (including tax)
- Experience fee: 2,980 yen (including tax)
- Experience fee: 5,980 yen (including tax)
- Experience fee: 2,800 yen (including tax)
- Experience fee: 9,980 yen (including tax)
- Experience fee: 2,500 yen (including tax)
- Experience fee: 5,500 yen (including tax)
- Price: 1,780 yen (including tax)
- Price: 2,980 yen (tax included)

## [Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture] Moving beyond reliance on outsourcing and turning young talent into professionals. TGC株式会社 takes on "fully in-house operations" and organizational reform

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000494.000039303.html
- anchor: #n2247477
- Companies mentioned: TGC株式会社、一般財団法人日本次世代企業普及機構、ホワイト財団

Facts:
- A total of 693 companies have obtained this certification.
- A rigorous review criteria covering no fewer than 70 items

## 今年も開催決定！笑福亭松喬の独演会『第七回 松喬三昧』

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000495.000047561.html
- anchor: #n2247476
- Companies mentioned: 笑福亭松喬、露の紫、笑福亭喬介、朝日生命ホール、松竹芸能株式会社、繁昌亭、花形演芸大賞、咲くやこの花賞、山本周五郎、米井敬人、笑福亭鶴三、六代目松喬、七代目松喬、ラジオ大阪、笑福亭松喬の笑えば大吉、公式Facebook

Facts:
- 2026年11月21日(土)に大阪・淀屋橋にある朝日生命ホールで開催いたします
- Advance tickets: 3,500 yen; tickets on the day: 4,000 yen

## Looks, tastes, and feels just like the real thing! "Poppin' Cookin' Fun Bakery," which lets you make 4 kinds of bread, including melon bread and chocolate cornet, goes on sale Sept. 7, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000500.000016394.html
- anchor: #n2247475
- Companies mentioned: クラシエ株式会社（フーズカンパニー）

Facts:
- 4 kinds of bread, including melon bread and chocolate cornet
- ■Net weight: 27 g

## A taste just for autumn that comforts and satisfies body and soul: 7 autumn menu items, including "Chestnut Rice" and "Mushroom Gojiru," go on sale Sept. 1 at 日本橋だし場 はなれ

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000505.000019495.html
- anchor: #n2247474
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社にんべん、日本橋だし場 はなれ

Facts:
- Price: 1,820 yen (including tax)
- Price: 770 yen (tax included)
- Price: 1,530 yen (including tax)
- Price: ¥1,200 (tax included)
- Price: ¥980 (tax included)
- Launching on September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Monday, Nov. 30, 2026

## [Admissions results] 2 ルークス志塾 students admitted to 慶應SFC's "Spring 2026 AO" program, turning personal experience into research proposals with social impact

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000509.000036547.html
- anchor: #n2247473
- Companies mentioned: Loohcs株式会社、ルークス志塾、慶應義塾大学、慶應SFC

Facts:
- 2 students at our preparatory school were admitted to the Faculty of Policy Management
- "Spring 2026 AO Admissions"
- Applications were accepted from May 11 to June 3, 2026
- The final successful applicants were announced on July 22

## Announcement of the 1st Reiwa 8 "Digital Smart City Hamamatsu" Solution Pitch & Meetup Event

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000520.000049248.html
- anchor: #n2247472
- Companies mentioned: 浜松市、パイフォトニクス株式会社、株式会社マクニカ、ノバルス株式会社、ユニソック合同会社、株式会社RAMP、株式会社ネミエル、ミネベアミツミ株式会社

Facts:
- Tuesday, Sept. 1, Reiwa 8
- 14:30～17:15

## Legaltech Inc. launches "Cross-Functional Workflow for Organizing Prototype, Formulation, and Evaluation Results" for food and beverage manufacturers [IPGenius]

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000525.000042056.html
- anchor: #n2247471
- Companies mentioned: リーガルテック株式会社、IPGenius

Facts:
- Capital: 493 million yen (including capital reserve)

## New shoulder bags from "Atsuko Matano" add a touch of color to autumn outings

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000543.000042497.html
- anchor: #n2247470
- Companies mentioned: ブルーミング中西株式会社、Atsuko Matano、俣野温子

Facts:
- Price: ¥4,840 (including tax)
- Approx. 21 × 14 × 1.5 cm

## [illuN × Qoo10 Mega Discount] Beauty brand 〈illuN（イリュン）〉, directed by Nozomi Tsuji, makes its first appearance in Qoo10's "Mega Discount," with new products launching at the same time!

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000549.000042551.html
- anchor: #n2247469
- Companies mentioned: illuN、Qoo10、株式会社ダイヤコーポレーション

Facts:
- Maximum discount: 30% OFF
- Price: 3,025 yen (including tax)
- Contents: 200 ml
- Regular price: ¥6,050 (including tax)
- With the time-sale & Mega Discount coupon: ¥4,235 (including tax)

## G・U・M's highest-performance*¹ toothpaste yet, "Total Care," is here. New commercial about "comprehensive care for the 5 major oral concerns" to air nationwide starting Sept. 12

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000553.000005120.html
- anchor: #n2247468
- Companies mentioned: サンスター、サンスターSA、サンスター・スイスSA、サンスター・シンガポールPte.Ltd.、G・U・M、インテージSRI

Facts:
- New product launches Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026
- Nationwide broadcast begins Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
- 5 major oral concerns
- 11 functions packed into 1 tube
- The total-care toothpaste market has grown to about 2 times its size over the 5 years since 2021 (191%)
- Launched in 1989

## 92-year-old active individual investor Ryoji reveals for the first time the investment strategy that grew his initial 3.5 million yen to 100 million yen! "From Age 60 to 100 Million Yen with a Stock Notebook" goes on sale Aug. 26

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000558.000045710.html
- anchor: #n2247467
- Companies mentioned: ダイヤモンド社、住友商事

Facts:
- 100 million yen in assets
- Annual profit: 12 million yen
- List price: 1,870 yen
- 46-size, 280 pages

## "Strategic looseness," informed by insights from マッキンゼー, Harvard, and Stanford: "How to Break Free from the Constraints of Being Serious"

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000559.000045710.html
- anchor: #n2247466
- Companies mentioned: マッキンゼー、ハーバード大学、スタンフォード大学、エゴンゼンダー、ダイヤモンド社

Facts:
- List price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
- A5-size, 258 pages

## 南道後温泉 ていれぎの湯: Popular "all-night opening" from the Obon holiday period will also be offered during Silver Week

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000568.000004256.html
- anchor: #n2247465
- Companies mentioned: 南道後温泉 ていれぎの湯、株式会社三福ホールディングス

Facts:
- Period: Saturday, 2026/9/19
- 3:00～6:00の間は清掃のため入浴できません
- Hours: 6:00–24:00
- Guests under 18 may not use the facilities or remain on the premises after 24:00, even when accompanied by a guardian

## Edible costumes⁉ From fangs and glowing lollipops to "zombie vomit" flavor! A slightly spooky, playful candy collection in 12 varieties. PAPABUBBLE's colorful Halloween series goes on sale sequentially from Sept. 3

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000575.000018984.html
- anchor: #n2247464
- Companies mentioned: PAPABUBBLE、Craft Candy Theater

Facts:
- Price including tax: 740 yen
- Price including tax: 1,280 yen
- Price including tax: 1,840 yen
- Price including tax: 4,980 yen
- Price including tax: 450 yen
- Tax-inclusive price: 590 yen each
- Tax-inclusive price: 860 yen
- Tax-inclusive price: 2,900 yen
- Tax-inclusive price: 1,480 yen
- Tax-inclusive price: 1,680 yen
- Price including tax: 1,600 yen
- Tax-inclusive price: 2,100 yen
- Price including tax: 2,980 yen
- Tax-inclusive price: 3,500 yen
- Odds of winning: 1%
- Odds of winning: 10%
- Odds of winning: 20%
- Odds of winning: 69%

## Diva announces AI adoption roadmap for consolidated accounting cloud service “DivaSystem LCA Cloud”

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000580.000016467.html
- anchor: #n2247463
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ディーバ、株式会社アバントグループ、DivaSystem LCA Cloud、DIVA WAY、DivaSystem、アバントグループ、株式会社アバント、株式会社インターネットディスクロージャー、株式会社ジール、株式会社VISTA

Facts:
- Now serving approximately 1,300 companies

## “I’m so glad I did this!” for my beloved dog: The latest issue of Shi-Ba【シーバ】, featuring lifestyle tips praised by owners, Vol.141, goes on sale Friday, August 28

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000583.000093966.html
- anchor: #n2247462
- Companies mentioned: 辰巳出版株式会社、Amazon、楽天ブックス、アキナ

Facts:
- List price: 1,390 yen (1,264 yen before tax)
- Format: A4 size / 104 pages

## [Credit Card Usage Survey 2026] Which cards are popular with users, and which services are supported?

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000587.000117030.html
- anchor: #n2247461
- Companies mentioned: 楽天カード、三井住友カード、ココモーラ、株式会社ゼロアクセル、株式会社BimoRa、株式会社ワンプレート、株式会社ザ・建物

Facts:
- “Annual fee” tops the list at 52.5%
- “楽天カード” is the most common at 37.5%
- “三井住友カード (NL)” 10.25%
- 90.25% are “satisfied” or “somewhat satisfied” with their primary card
- “Contactless payment” leads at 39.75%

## Wake up, Japan! The country can be saved by old-fashioned diligence and the virtues of a good wife and wise mother — 『家族の党 このままでは日本沈没！』 now on sale at bookstores nationwide

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000610.000046294.html
- anchor: #n2247460
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パレード、パレードブックス

Facts:
- Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
- Capital: ¥40 million

## Lisa Larson × Seto ware: First POP-UP SHOP in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, featuring “にっぽんのリサ猫” at 2 venues in the city

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000640.000050580.html
- anchor: #n2247459
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トンカチ、グスタフスベリ、Ball&Chain

Facts:
- Price: ¥6,600 (tax included)
- Size: W11 × H4.5 × D3cm
- Weight: approximately 50g

## Taiwan-popular skincare brand “リポピール®” launches premium serum “バイオグロー（BIOGLOW）” as its 3rd product

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000644.000074187.html
- anchor: #n2247458
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジーン、リポピール®、LIPOPEEL、バイオグロー、BIOGLOW、リポピール セラム、リポピール セラム PDRN、リポピール バイオグロー、YUGEN Gallery、湘南人、Jeane Books、湘南人不動産、ワーク湘南

Facts:
- Cumulative shipments of the series in Taiwan have surpassed 60,000 units
- Cumulative shipments of the series: 770,000 units
- Approximately 11 months since entering the market
- Capital: 100 million yen

## [Shokz] Special event pricing on open-ear headphones ideal for running at [Hokkaido Marathon EXPO 2026]

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000653.000036256.html
- anchor: #n2247457
- Companies mentioned: Shokz、フォーカルポイント株式会社、Apple inc.

Facts:
- For 2 days, August 28 (Friday)–August 29 (Saturday), 2026
- August 28, 2026 (Friday), 13:00–20:00
- August 29, 2026 (Saturday), 10:00–20:00
- Established: 1989

## From awareness to word-of-mouth! The latest sampling trends for 2026: In-store purchasing and retail strategies × UGC 활용 [September 9 event]

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000655.000005365.html
- anchor: #n2247456
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイズ、メディアレーダー、株式会社ファンくる、トラミー、メディアレーダーキャリア

Facts:
- September 9 (Wednesday), 16:00–17:00
- First 200 people
- Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth: 5242
- Founded in 2007
- 2022 technology company growth rankings

## [岐阜県 × Alpen Outdoorsしろとりフィールド] Try camping for the first time! Hosting a “First Camping Experience” event

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000670.000042346.html
- anchor: #n2247455
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルペン、Alpen Outdoorsしろとりフィールド、岐阜県

Facts:
- 宿泊者：お1人様13,000円
- Day visitors: 500–1000 yen per workshop
- Day 1 overnight event: limited to 7 groups per session

## Supporting runners nationwide: スポーツデポ and ALPEN RUN expand their sponsorship of marathon events

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000671.000042346.html
- anchor: #n2247454
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルペン、スポーツデポ、ALPEN RUN、TIGORA、サカナクション、ZAMST、Yokohama Running Club、タカヤマラソンRC

Facts:
- We will support a total of 18 marathon events across Japan
- 11 million members and approximately 200 スポーツデポ and Alpen stores nationwide
- Revenue: 285.9 billion yen
- Ordinary profit: 10 billion yen

## You can now check the setup status of Rakuten Securities’ investment trust accumulation plan in the Rakuten Card app

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000747.000011088.html
- anchor: #n2247453
- Companies mentioned: 楽天カード株式会社、楽天証券株式会社、楽天銀行、楽天グループ

Facts:
- The number of people who have set up investment trust accumulation through Rakuten Card credit payments has surpassed 4 million
- Rakuten Card: 0.50% or 1.00%
- Rakuten Gold Card: 0.75% or 1.00%
- Rakuten Premium Card: 1.00%
- Rakuten Black Card: 2.00%

## [アルマーニ / カフェ 表参道] Fragrance and texture layered over juicy fruit — September-only “Shine Muscat, Ginger and White Wood Ear Mushroom Parfait”

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000755.000072701.html
- anchor: #n2247452
- Companies mentioned: アルマーニ、アルマーニ / カフェ 表参道、ジョルジオ アルマーニ ジャパン 株式会社

Facts:
- Price: 3,200 yen (tax included; 10% service charge not included)

## Akiu Onsen × 仙台泉プレミアム・アウトレット & 泉パークタウン タピオ launch a campaign exclusively for Akiu Onsen guests — raffle offering shopping vouchers and Akiu Onsen accommodation vouchers worth a total of 280,000 yen

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000765.000009047.html
- anchor: #n2247451
- Companies mentioned: 三菱地所・サイモン株式会社、三菱地所プロパティマネジメント株式会社、秋保温泉旅館組合、仙台泉プレミアム・アウトレット、泉パークタウン タピオ

Facts:
- Raffle with prizes worth a total of 280,000 yen
- 10 inns belonging to 秋保温泉旅館組合
- One coupon sheet for each facility (2 sheets total)
- Shopping vouchers worth 200,000 yen for both facilities combined
- Accommodation vouchers worth 80,000 yen in total
- Approximately 35 minutes by car from the Akiu Onsen area

## Announcing the “Manga Ranking to Recharge Your Mental Energy” and help you perform at your best after the summer holidays

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000770.000009284.html
- anchor: #n2247450
- Companies mentioned: NTTソルマーレ株式会社、コミックシーモア、白泉社、TOブックス、小学館、秋田書店、シーモアコミックス、芳文社、KADOKAWA、講談社

Facts:
- Based on responses from 5,856 コミックシーモア users
- “Natsume’s Book of Friends” (Yuki Midorikawa / 白泉社) received 2,048 votes
- More than 40 million monthly users
- More than 1.94 million titles available， including comics
- More than 2,500 original comics
- More than 4.48 million customer reviews, among the most in Japan
- More than 61,700 free titles
- More than 1,600 great-value campaigns

## [First Sapporo appearance] Kobe Kitano Nostalg heads to Hokkaido! Taking part in “Meets!神戸フェア in チカホ” for 2 days, September 4 and 5

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000777.000036445.html
- anchor: #n2247449
- Companies mentioned: G LION GROUP、ジーライオングループ、株式会社アクアイグニス、株式会社神戸北野スイーツ＆カフェ、LE CHOCOLAT DE H、株式会社エーデルワイス、アンテノール、エスコヤマ、公益財団法人こうべ産業・就労支援財団

Facts:
- Floor area: 648.94 tsubo (facility only)
- The school building was constructed in 1931
- Closed in 1996
- Founded in 1986
- Group employees: 5,792 (March 2026)
- Number of group companies: 163 (March 2026)
- Number of group locations: 503 stores (March 2026)
- Fiscal 2025 revenue: 462.8 billion yen

## A first for the series! New lidded type that resists drying out to the last sheet—no refills needed*1: “エリエール フタつきウエットティシュー” launches

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000786.000001310.html
- anchor: #n2247448
- Companies mentioned: 大王製紙株式会社、エリエール、大王グループ

Facts:
- In recent years, there have been 13.33 million dual-income households nationwide
- 87.2% of people want to reduce the effort and time spent on household chores in their daily lives
- Launching nationwide on September 21, 2026 (Monday, national holiday)
- 300 winners selected by lottery
- 100 winners selected by lottery

## Turning audit knowledge into management intelligence. AI孔明 on IDX transforms accounting firms into AI Executive PMOs. “AI Audit Loop on IDX” launches for certified public accountants

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000797.000040956.html
- anchor: #n2247447
- Companies mentioned: AIデータ株式会社、AI孔明 on IDX、Tokkyo.Ai

Facts:
- Capital: 100 million yen (capital reserves: 1.525 billion yen)
- More than 10,000 companies
- More than 1 million customers

## “きゃらマロ Disney,” all 6 types, launches Thursday, August 27, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000804.000016101.html
- anchor: #n2247446
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セガ フェイブ、Disney、Pixar

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: 2,530 yen each, tax included
- 6 types in total

## Bringing the “Zero Proof Collection,” enjoyable for drinkers and non-drinkers alike, to all locations in Japan

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000884.000007752.html
- anchor: #n2247445
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワンダーテーブル、サントリー株式会社、株式会社アルトアルコ

Facts:
- Approximately 26.8% of people in Japan drink alcohol regularly (3 or more days a week)
- たまに飲酒する人（月１～週２日）は約18.2％
- Approximately 55% do not drink alcohol at all during the month
- Since 2009, Japan’s non-alcoholic beverage market has had an average annual growth rate of 13.4%
- The market is estimated at 100 billion yen
- The market is expected to eventually grow to 800 billion yen
- Japan’s average annual growth rate is expected to be 5% going forward
- 7% worldwide
- 37 locations in Japan
- 107 locations overseas

## In-store purchases delivered to your home as soon as the next day! Komeri's delivery service, “コッコ便,” expands its service area

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000904.000079052.html
- anchor: #n2247444
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コメリ、コメリパワー、コメリハード＆グリーン、コメリドットコム

Facts:
- Service expanded to all 23 prefectures
- Delivery fees start at ¥1,100, tax included
- Prices start at ¥4,400, tax included
- Number of stores: 1,234

## Notice of the Sony Bank App redesign

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000907.000000157.html
- anchor: #n2247443
- Companies mentioned: ソニー銀行株式会社、チームラボ

Facts:
- Available from Aug. 26, 2026

## iPhone users can now use their My Number Card in the Sony Bank App

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000908.000000157.html
- anchor: #n2247442
- Companies mentioned: ソニー銀行株式会社、Apple Inc.

Facts:
- An account can be opened in as little as 5 minutes after completing the application

## [An immersive joint company information session where pressing the “switch” makes something happen!] 面白法人カヤック to stage the interactive content “就活スイッチ” at Pia Arena MM on Monday, Aug. 31

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000973.000014685.html
- anchor: #n2247441
- Companies mentioned: 面白法人カヤック、ぴあ株式会社、スイッチ総研

Facts:
- Monday, August 31, 2026
- A skit lasting about 30 seconds
- 44 companies exhibiting
- About 4,000 students attended
- 60.4% feel stressed about job hunting and preparing for it

## Support Kumamoto by riding with a credit card!

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000974.000032321.html
- anchor: #n2247440
- Companies mentioned: 三井住友カード株式会社、特定非営利活動法人 ジャパン・プラットフォーム

Facts:
- Donations totaling about ¥56 million
- 乗車回数1回につき10円
- Donation cap of ¥1 million

## ヒュンメル and 大阪ブルテオン unveil para-art shirts

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000996.000051499.html
- anchor: #n2247439
- Companies mentioned: ヒュンメル、大阪ブルテオン、アトリエコーナス

Facts:
- Price: ¥9,900 (tax included)
- The first 200 people to purchase a para-art shirt will be invited to this event

## ＜A.P.C.＞ “A.P.C. VINTAGE Project” vol. 6: A.P.C. items collected from customers will be resold for a limited time at A.P.C. 西宮店.

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001002.000095084.html
- anchor: #n2247438
- Companies mentioned: A.P.C.、A.P.C. VINTAGE、A.P.C. NISHINOMIYA GARDENS、A.P.C. CUSTOMER SERVICE、A.P.C. DAIKANYAMA、A.P.C. KANAZAWA

Facts:
- From Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 —
- September 6 (Sun.)

## 【うまい鮨勘/Tohoku・Yutoro】“Signs of Autumn” fair begins Friday, Aug. 28!

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001004.000122416.html
- anchor: #n2247437
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アミノ、SRSホールディングス株式会社、うまい鮨勘

Facts:
- Premium tuna assortment ¥1,080 (¥1,188 including tax)
- Seared sushi assortment ¥980 (¥1,078 including tax)
- Live shellfish assortment ¥980 (¥1,078 including tax)
- Squid tasting selection ¥660 (¥726 including tax)
- Tuna assortment ¥1,120 (¥1,232 including tax)
- Recommended assortment served with atari scallions ¥580 (¥638 including tax)
- Seared sushi with soy sauce assortment ¥980 (¥1,078 including tax)
- Live shellfish assortment ¥1,080 (¥1,188 including tax)

## Enjoy 都こんぶ and beat the lingering summer heat! Free distribution begins

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001024.000024241.html
- anchor: #n2247436
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オープンハウスグループ、株式会社オープンハウス 関西支社、中野物産株式会社

Facts:
- The initiative will return from Aug. 1, 2026
- A special prize will be awarded to 50 winners selected by lottery
- 資本金：203億1,988万円
- Employees (consolidated): 6,495

## 九州の百貨店に初出店！美のブランドが集結した複合型ショップ 大丸福岡天神店 レディスアデランス ウィッグ＆ビューティギャラリー

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001043.000010292.html
- anchor: #n2247435
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アデランス、大丸福岡天神店、KBセーレン株式会社

Facts:
- Opening: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026
- Inspired by the approximately 3-minute shampoo service at Aderans salons

## 【Afternoon Tea】A new afternoon tea collaboration, “ルーヴル美術館 Exhibition: Renaissance,” featuring autumn sweets made with chestnuts and grapes to evoke the world of the Renaissance

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001084.000005743.html
- anchor: #n2247434
- Companies mentioned: アイビーカンパニー株式会社、ルーヴル美術館、Afternoon Tea TEAROOM、KIHACHI、Shake Shack®、BAKERS gonna BAKE、株式会社サザビーリーグ

Facts:
- 3 items, from ¥1,930 (tax included)
- 4 items, from ¥2,380 (tax included)
- ¥1,050 (tax included)
- +¥180 (tax included)

## 【ココス】Why not give someone special a ココス meal voucher? Sales begin for “ココス eGift meal vouchers,” which can be sent via LINE and other services!

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001115.000097263.html
- anchor: #n2247433
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ココスジャパン、ココス

Facts:
- Available for purchase in ¥500 increments
- “ココス eGift meal voucher,” worth ¥5,000
- The end of the month 5 months after the date of issue

## The October issue of 『VOGUE JAPAN』 (on sale Sept. 1) spotlights fashion and culture in constant transformation from past to future. Actor Tilda Swinton appears on the cover

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001183.000000930.html
- anchor: #n2247432
- Companies mentioned: VOGUE、VOGUE JAPAN、シャネル、SOSHIOTSUKI、AURALEE、US版VOGUE、グッチ、コンデナスト、コンデナスト・ジャパン

Facts:
- シャネルの2026年秋冬コレクション
- Served as creative director at the US edition of 『VOGUE』, led by Anna Wintour, for 28 years
- Still active at age 85
- Operating in 32 markets worldwide

## High-resolution reproductions of 23 works by masters of Japanese art on display in Nagasaki!

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001222.000013980.html
- anchor: #n2247431
- Companies mentioned: キヤノン株式会社、NBC長崎放送、特定非営利活動法人 京都文化協会、西海建設、クリーブランド美術館、神戸市立博物館、九州国立博物館、大本山建仁寺、皇居三の丸尚蔵館、静岡県立美術館、独立行政法人国立文化財機構

Facts:
- General admission: ¥1,000
- Advance tickets are ¥800
- Participation fee: 500 yen
- More than 60 high-resolution reproductions

## Evolution of the genetic switches that produce eggs and sperm elucidated — MEIOSIN can activate meiotic genes without relying on STRA8 —

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001225.000015177.html
- anchor: #n2247430
- Companies mentioned: 千葉大学、熊本大学、国立遺伝学研究所、Genes & Development

Facts:
- The findings were published in the academic journal Genes & Development on Aug. 25, 2026.

## The innovation that changed the world: the cold chain. New business-literacy title “Refrigerators: The Logistics Revolution Sparked by the ‘Box That Cools’” is now on sale! This book explains the little-known impact of refrigeration and freezing technologies essential to everyday life.

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001322.000012754.html
- anchor: #n2247429
- Companies mentioned: 河出書房新社、スミソニアン誌、ニュー・サイエンティスト誌、フィナンシャル・タイムズ、ニューヨーク・タイムズ・ブックレビュー、ピューリッツァー賞、ウォルマート

Facts:
- List price: ¥3,498, tax included
- 四六判 format / softcover / 440 pages
- Aug. 26, 2026
- The James Beard Award for Literary Writing in the United States (2025)

## 【Held Sept. 2】In an era when pre-trip awareness determines sales: New inbound marketing strategies enabled by UGC

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001381.000024246.html
- anchor: #n2247428
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社mov、訪日ラボ、口コミコム、trial JAPAN

Facts:
- Grow it into the largest user base in Japan at the time

## Channel Corporation, operator of “Channel Talk,” which boasts Asia’s No. 1 user base and adoption by more than 230,000 companies worldwide, reveals the full story of its organizational transformation, using AI and data to achieve about 1.3 times as many sales meetings

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001388.000049221.html
- anchor: #n2247427
- Companies mentioned: Channel Corporation、SalesNow、Salesforce、AI CoS、Claude

Facts:
- 架電前の事前準備も1社5〜10分を要し
- Pre-call preparation time cut from 10 minutes to 2 minutes
- Data analysis time cut from several days to 1–2 minutes
- Data on approximately 14 million domestic records

## “Chill＋,” an interactive media platform for discovering ways to chill, launches full-scale corporate services leveraging the strengths of the KNT-CT Group

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001418.000001864.html
- anchor: #n2247426
- Companies mentioned: KNT-CTホールディングス株式会社、クラブツーリズム、近畿日本ツーリスト、近畿日本ツーリスト商事、Chill＋、白銀荘、古代の湯

Facts:
- Operates a media platform listing more than 1,100 facilities nationwide
- The service launched in April 2025
- The “Chill＋” online shop opened in July 2026

## Report on the “KINGS ACADEMY CUP 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001467.000036112.html
- anchor: #n2247425
- Companies mentioned: キングスアカデミー、キングスバスケットボールスクール

Facts:
- About 90 players, including students from the Kings Basketball School, took part

## 【焼きたてのかるび】Free 1.5x kalbi meat serving for the 5th anniversary! Available for 4 days only from Friday, Aug. 28!

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001505.000044964.html
- anchor: #n2247424
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社物語コーポレーション、焼きたてのかるび

Facts:
- Free 1.5x kalbi meat serving
- Upgrade to a 2x meat serving for just ¥290
- 39 locations nationwide
- Capital: 5.9 billion yen
- Sales: 151.6 billion yen
- Group store sales: about 210.1 billion yen
- 809 stores in Japan
- 115 overseas stores

## 【高島屋】“27 New Year” osechi cuisine moves from tradition to an era of “individuality”! “Fandom and passionate devotion” and “community-based consumption” come to osechi, too! A succession of distinctive products that “go beyond the traditional osechi framework” makes its debut! This year’s lineup addresses diverse needs in both price and content.

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001544.000069859.html
- anchor: #n2247398
- Companies mentioned: 高島屋、鈴なり、ルカンケ、中國名菜 孫、たん熊北店、三國、トゥーランドット臥龍居、リラックマ、ウルトラマン、トシ・ヨロイヅカ、モンサンクレール、パパブブレ、日本ロングライフ

Facts:
- Offering approximately 1,150 varieties of osechi cuisine, among the largest selections in the industry
- “Collaborative Osechi” Left: 〈鈴なり×ルカンケ×中國名菜 孫〉 Dream Feast Osechi, Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisine, 3-tier box, ¥108,000
- Right: 〈たん熊北店×三國×トゥーランドット臥龍居〉 Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisine, 3-tier box, ¥45,360
- “Pick-and-Choose Colorful Osechi” (9 dishes), from ¥13,500
- 〈高島屋 Meat Osechi〉 Meat Osechi, 1-tier box, ¥16,200
- 〈 ローストビーフの店 鎌倉山〉 ローストビーフおせち 一段 28,080円
- Chinese Four Great Cuisines Hors d’oeuvres, ¥17,820

## 企業の採用スケジュール、一気に早期化し「3年生の3月一斉スタート」の時代終わる。「夏秋インターン等→年内選考・内々定出し開始」が主流に【27卒振り返り調査】

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001567.000013485.html
- anchor: #n2247397
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社学情、東京商工リサーチ、一般社団法人 日本経済団体連合会、公益社団法人 全国求人情報協会、一般社団法人 日本人材紹介事業協会、日本就職情報出版懇話会、公益財団法人 森林文化協会

Facts:
- “March of students’ 3rd year” was the most common response at 19.1%
- “October of the same year” was 14.4%
- “December of the same year” was 13.9%
- “March of the same year” was 13.2%
- “December of the same year” was 13.0%
- A total of 56.1% of companies began selection by December of students’ 3rd year, including the period when students were in their 1st–2nd years
- “March of the same year” and “April of students’ 4th year” accounted for 15.0%

## New Yorker Women’s, size L, has released a feature introducing “comfortable clothes chosen by store staff based on the ‘fabric.’”

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001619.000003270.html
- anchor: #n2247396
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダイドーフォワード、NEWYORKER、株式会社ダイドーリミテッド、NY.CLUB、アトラエル

Facts:
- Cut-and-sew top, ¥11,550 including tax
- Pants, ¥14,960 including tax
- Pants, ¥18,700 including tax
- Cardigan, ¥18,700 including tax
- Blouse, ¥18,700 including tax
- Pants, ¥16,940 including tax
- Dress, ¥22,000 including tax
- Capital: 100 million yen

## New TV anime “Gintama” merchandise! T-shirts with small embroidered designs featuring Gin-san and Sadaharu, mini pouches and more are here! 【株式会社コスパ】

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001632.000099047.html
- anchor: #n2247395
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コスパ、COSPA、集英社、テレビ東京、電通、BNP、アニプレックス

Facts:
- Scheduled for release in late November 2026
- Price: 3,960 yen each (including tax)
- Price: 1,320 yen each (tax included)
- Price: ¥715 each (tax included)
- Continues to bring more than 2,500 items to market every year

## Clean with ease using the swinging head! New slim-design “stick vacuum cleaner” launched for ¥3,990 including tax

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001654.000073913.html
- anchor: #n2247394
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニトリ、ニトリ

Facts:
- ¥3,990 including tax
- Approximately 1.4 kg
- Approximately 0.3 kg lighter

## 【Fatigue, insomnia, feeling cold, irritability】Resolve vague feelings of being unwell with ingredients from the supermarket! Start delicious medicinal-food wellness with the new book “Seasonal Eating: Restore Your Balance with Ingredients from the Supermarket”

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001734.000026633.html
- anchor: #n2247393
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社扶桑社、世界文化社

Facts:
- List price: ¥1,320 (tax included)
- フォロワー数10 万人超

## ROG launches 3 gaming monitor and accessory products from “ROG EDITION 20,” commemorating its 20th anniversary

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001760.000017808.html
- anchor: #n2247392
- Companies mentioned: ASUS JAPAN株式会社、Republic of Gamers（ROG）、ASUS

Facts:
- 27-inch gaming monitor “ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-G EDITION 20”
- On sale from Friday, August 28, 2026
- Preorders open from Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with staggered release beginning Friday, September 4, 2026
- Up to 540Hz at QHD (2560×1440) resolution
- Up to 720Hz at FHD-equivalent resolution
- Rare design that appears at a rate of 1 in 48
- 6個入り1セットの「ミステリーボックス」形式で販売
- Large 900×400 mm size
- 3 mm cushioning

## ASUS launches a flagship 4K QD-OLED monitor and 2 portable 4K HDR monitors under ProArt, its brand for creators

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001761.000017808.html
- anchor: #n2247391
- Companies mentioned: ASUS、ASUS JAPAN株式会社、ProArt

Facts:
- 26.5-inch 4K QD-OLED monitor
- 4K QD-OLED panel
- Refresh rate of up to 240Hz
- Peak brightness of 1,000 cd/㎡
- High contrast ratio of 1,500,000:1
- 0.1ms (GTG) response time
- 15.6-inch portable 4K monitor
- Peak brightness of 400 cd/㎡

## 【代官山 蔦屋書店】Group exhibition “Y-Junction” by 6 notable creators opens from 9/18 (Fri)

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001957.000009848.html
- anchor: #n2247390
- Companies mentioned: カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社、代官山 蔦屋書店、日本毛織株式会社、株式会社アボード、株式会社ツクリ、株式会社ピエクレックス、株式会社乃村工藝社

Facts:
- 6 creators active across Japan and overseas
- 2026年9月18日（金）から10月5日（月）まで
- September 26 (Sat) and 27 (Sun), 2026
- 11:00〜18:00

## Making labor-saving measures and productivity improvements even more accessible! 5 industries added to “Labor-Saving Navigator,” where industry-specific know-how is easy to understand at a glance

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001958.000021609.html
- anchor: #n2247389
- Companies mentioned: 独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構、中小企業庁、内閣官房

Facts:
- 5 new industries added

## 【Tulip Rose】Autumn-limited “Apple Butter” made with Shinshu apples makes its debut! “Cheese Rose Marie,” a cheesecake with a semi-moist texture, also returns

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002102.000025606.html
- anchor: #n2247388
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グレープストーン、TOKYO TULIP ROSE

Facts:
- Cumulative sales have surpassed 50 million pieces
- 6-piece pack, ¥1,512 (base price ¥1,400)
- 4-piece pack, ¥1,458 (base price ¥1,350)
- Keeps for 3 days

## ザ・ウィークエンド最新リミックス曲「Out Of Time (with亜蘭知子)」を8月27日J-WAVE各番組で世界最速独占オンエア！

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002124.000025404.html
- anchor: #n2247387
- Companies mentioned: ザ・ウィークエンド、亜蘭知子、J-WAVE、radiko、LIVE NATION H.I.P.

Facts:
- Broadcaster: J-WAVE (81.3FM)
- September 19, 2026 (Sat) 【Additional performance】
- September 20, 2026 (Sun) 【SOLD OUT】

## Sales begin for “家庭画報’s 2027 Osechi”! A luxurious lineup, including collaborations with 名料亭. A special early-bird campaign offering 10% off is also underway 【家庭画報ショッピングサロン】

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002412.000009728.html
- anchor: #n2247386
- Companies mentioned: 家庭画報ショッピングサロン、名料亭、八勝館、つば甚、新宿 割烹 中嶋、アル・ケッチァーノ、家庭画報、世界文化社

Facts:
- 10% OFF
- Aug. 25, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Wednesday, October 7
- Regular price ¥30,996
- ¥27,896 with the special early-bird coupon
- Regular price ¥21,708
- ¥19,537 with the special early-bird coupon
- Regular price ¥12,312
- ¥11,081 with the special early-bird coupon
- ¥241,320
- Regular price ¥26,676

## デジタルハリウッド大学 hosts “Tashiten,” an exhibition showcasing outcomes from visiting professor Yoichi Ochiai’s “Media Art” lecture

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002721.000000496.html
- anchor: #n2247385
- Companies mentioned: デジタルハリウッド大学、デジタルハリウッド株式会社、文部科学省、東京メトロ、JR

Facts:
- Number of exhibitors: 14
- 2026年8月28日（金）～29日（土）
- Ranked 17th among universities nationwide
- Ranked 7th among private universities

## We're doing it again this year! Real-time answer analysis for the Reiwa 8 fiscal year Chief Electrical Engineer Examination (Denken Class 3/Class 2)! Held Sunday, August 30, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002819.000021078.html
- anchor: #n2247384
- Companies mentioned: TAC株式会社

Facts:
- To be held on Sunday, August 30, 2026
- 10% OFF coupon
- Up to ７万円 off
- Up to ５万円 off
- Up to ３万円 off
- Up to １万円 off
- ３万円OFF
- 20,000 yen off

## Kids mode comes to U-NEXT! “Watch, read, learn.” Safely and securely, for even more fun for parents and children

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002910.000031998.html
- anchor: #n2247383
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 U-NEXT、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、株式会社U-NEXT HOLDINGS、GEM Partners、TBS、テレビ東京、Paravi

Facts:
- 4,500 children's books
- 4,400 titles in the kids' genre
- More than 480,000 titles
- More than 1.33 million books

## Even when dissatisfied with the cold or heat in their homes, 51.5% said they “put up with it.” The bathroom was the place where people most often felt cold, while the bedroom was where they most often felt hot

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003164.000044800.html
- anchor: #n2247382
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER、株式会社マツナガ

Facts:
- 72.3% said they had felt uncomfortable with the “summer heat” at home
- 53.7% cited “winter cold”
- 27.3% said they often felt cold in the bathroom in winter
- 37.3% said they often felt hot in the bedroom in summer
- 47.7% said they most often noticed noise in the bedroom
- 39.0% said the difficulty and hassle of insulation renovations lay in “not knowing whether they would be effective”
- 29.0% said they “did not know” which sources of information they could trust when choosing a contractor for insulation renovations

## [Survey of 500 drivers] Ranking of distinctive, stylish Japanese cars that seem unusual and unlikely to be seen everywhere!

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003165.000044800.html
- anchor: #n2247381
- Companies mentioned: 日産、トヨタ、レクサス、マツダ、ダイハツ、株式会社NEXER Group、グーネット中古車

Facts:
- Among 500 men and women from across Japan who drive
- Fairlady Z (日産) 28 votes
- Land Cruiser (トヨタ) 22 votes
- Skyline GT-R (日産) 21 votes
- GT-R (日産) 19 votes
- Century (トヨタ) 19 votes
- LS (レクサス) 17 votes
- RX-7 (マツダ) 15 votes
- Skyline (日産) 14 votes
- GR Supra (トヨタ) 13 votes
- Copen (ダイハツ) 13 votes

## [By gender] Ranking of celebrities people would like advice from when having a bespoke suit made for the first time!

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003192.000044800.html
- anchor: #n2247380
- Companies mentioned: グローバルスタイル株式会社、株式会社NEXER Group、GINZAグローバルスタイル

Facts:
- Among 600 men and women from across Japan
- Tamori 36 votes
- Hiroshi Tachi 32 votes
- Takuya Kimura 29 votes
- Sho Sakurai 18 votes
- GACKT 18 votes
- Mika An 42 votes
- Yuki Amami 26 votes
- Keiko Kitagawa 12 votes
- Yuriko Ishida 10 votes
- Izumi Mori 9 votes

## [阪急うめだ本店] “World's Cute Things Exhibition” returns from Wednesday, September 2, with one of its largest-ever lineups of approximately 60 stores, featuring the latest trends from Korea and folk crafts from Asia and Africa

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003258.000014431.html
- anchor: #n2247379
- Companies mentioned: 阪急うめだ本店、ANYWEAR、ジュニジュ、ムヨンジヨン、taag、BANACO、g. カロスキル、ラフエイジア、セヌフォ堂、Lom Yen、Zarabiya、ビヨルク、OLD HANNA、カンタループ、fabracadabra、QUE sera sera、マレーシア政府、タンザニア

Facts:
- One of the largest-ever lineups, with approximately 60 stores
- “ANYWEAR” Nubi bag + tag charm 11,330 yen
- “ジュニジュ” pajama set (top and bottoms) 7,920 yen
- “ムヨンジヨン” custom keyboard key ring 4,125 yen
- “taag” custom key ring 5,800 yen
- “BANACO” room slippers 3,740 yen
- “g. カロスキル” jjimjilbang towel 1,100 yen
- “ラフエイジア” handwoven mixed-material basket 6,160 yen
- Wooden animal mobile, hornbill 3,630 yen
- Clock hin (stone

## [阪神梅田本店] Calling all stationery fans! The “Stationery Girls Expo pop-up in Umeda 2026,” one of Japan's largest stationery festivals, is back this year.

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003292.000014431.html
- anchor: #n2247378
- Companies mentioned: 阪神梅田本店、株式会社アーティミス、株式会社アーテック、adesso、ant's Handmade Market、irodo、いろは出版、WOODPEPE、シーリングワックス＆シーリングスタンプ、ウチハク、uroco+、S＆Cコーポレーション、my BUBU、乙女印刷、KA-KU大阪、からふる屋、挑、きのこ社、クオバディス・ジャパン、GreenFlash、こころとどむ 木野瀬印刷、こどものかお、COMO、SAIEN、サンスター文具、サンビー株式会社、シーリングワックス専門店FooRow、シール堂、紙季彩々-shikisaisai-、スタンプスタンダード、stamp knot、spicaの庭、3pondS、星燈社、ダイゴー株式会社、Cherish365、デルフォニックス、トコナッツ、nekoto、パインブック、Pavilio、bande、PHP研究所、暮らしデザイン、BGM、himekuri、フエキ糊、福わけはんこ、フロンティア株式会社、Paper & Print、MATOKA、マルモ印刷、myrtilles atelier、ムシカゴ ～Washiclub lab in Kyoto～、moments company、森田印房、ヨハク、Lindo、LUCE RING、ヒカリ株式会社、WORLD CRAFT

Facts:
- The number of exhibitors has increased by 11 companies from last year, bringing 55 companies together in one place.
- Browse more than approximately 20,000 stationery items and find your favorites!
- Cumulative attendance has topped 80万人

## [TOP 30 artists who set the charts ablaze with the biggest surge last week]

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003634.000022425.html
- anchor: #n2247377
- Companies mentioned: AWA株式会社、株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社、Mrs. GREEN APPLE、back number、Snow Man

Facts:
- 配信楽曲数は1億5千万曲
- Celebrities and users have created approximately 16 million playlists
- 980 yen per month (tax included)
- 1,080 yen (tax included)
- 480 yen per month (tax included)
- 270 yen per month (tax included)

## The full program has been announced for “The 59th Grand Rokyoku Festival: Rokyoku Museum,” featuring active 104-year-old kouta singer Yuko Tamagawa and others. Tickets go on sale 9/10 (Thu)!

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003861.000013972.html
- anchor: #n2247376
- Companies mentioned: ロングランプランニング株式会社、カンフェティ、一般社団法人日本浪曲協会

Facts:
- 104-year-old Yuko Tamagawa
- All-session pass / general admission 8,000 yen
- On-sale only on the day: evening performance, makumi viewing (admission from 19:00 for the second act) / 2,500 yen

## 『～ぴあ Presents～エンタメ業界研究フェス VOL.２』いよいよ来週開催！新たに旭プロダクション、新潮社が出展し、全出展企業決定！

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004322.000011710.html
- anchor: #n2247375
- Companies mentioned: ぴあ株式会社、旭プロダクション、新潮社、NHK、CHホールディングス、共立、劇団四季、サンリオエンターテイメント、集英社、シミズオクト、ソニーミュージックグループ、テレビ朝日映像、東映、東京テアトル、東京ドーム、東宝、バップ、バンダイナムコ フィルムワークス、PIA TECH LAB、ビクターエンタテインメント、フロンティアインターナショナル、ワタナベエンターテインメント、テレビ朝日、テレビ東京、共同テレビジョン、松竹、JCOM、バンダイナムコ エクスペリエンス、A-1 Pictures、コンテンツシード、小学館、ホリプロ、コナミグループ、インターナショナルクリエイティブ、読売新聞社、西尾レントオール、よみうりランド、LDH JAPAN、コーエーテクモグループ、ドワンゴ、講談社、小学館集英社プロダクション、オリエンタルランド、東映アニメーション、面白法人カヤック、文藝春秋、CloverWorks、ジュピターショップチャンネル

Facts:
- The inaugural event in 2025 drew 4,000 students
- Cumulative attendance has topped 850,000

## 【上条明峰 最新作『キラーシッター』第1巻発売記念！】TVアニメ『CODE:BREAKER』全13話をYouTube「フル☆アニメTV」にて8/26（水）から期間限定で絶賛配信中！

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008800.000001719.html
- anchor: #n2247374
- Companies mentioned: 上条明峰、講談社、CODE:BREAKER製作委員会、YouTube、フル☆アニメTV

Facts:
- Volume 1 of “Killer Sitter” is scheduled for release on Wednesday, September 16
- September 8, 2026, 23:59
- September 22, 2026, 23:59

## Damage from reduced production and services in a Tokyo metropolitan inland earthquake would fall by 65.6% with a “100% BCP formulation rate”—analysis report examines the Cabinet Office's damage estimates

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009344.000002535.html
- anchor: #n2247373
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社学研ホールディングス、株式会社ベンド、スキルアップ研究所、MetaLife

Facts:
- Of the economic damage, the impact of reduced production and services over the first year after the disaster nationwide is estimated at 37.5 trillion yen
- This damage would fall to 12.9 trillion yen simply by bringing the BCP (Business Continuity Plan) formulation rate to 100%
- The reduction would amount to 24.6 trillion yen
- A reduction of 9.2 trillion yen from a 100% seismic retrofitting rate
- 平日12時に発災した場合、エレベーター内の閉じ込めは約15,800人と想定されています
- Approximately 8.4 million people would be unable to return home
- Of those, approximately 1.6 million would have nowhere to go
- An estimated approximately 830,000 of them would be people requiring special consideration, such as seniors aged 70 or older, pregnant women, and people with infants
- A target has been set for BCP completion rates among companies by Reiwa 17: 100% for large companies and 80% for midsize companies

## キミにも開成中学の入試問題が解ける！『1月1日が水曜日だったら10月10日は何曜日？が10秒で解ける本』発売記念イベントを実施

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009352.000002535.html
- anchor: #n2247372
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 Gakken、開成中学

Facts:
- On sale August 27, 2026
- Cumulative series circulation: 500,000 copies
- A cram school instructor for more than 25 years
- List price: ¥1,320 (tax included)
- 四六 variant format, 96 pages
- Capital: 50 million yen
- Revenue: ¥199.1 billion
- Consolidated subsidiaries: 82
- Capital: ¥19,817 million

## To celebrate the release of “Nonfiction: Will the War Never End? From the Front Lines of Disarmament and Conflict Prevention”: Special conversation between Rumiko Seya and Ririana Ono

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009353.000002535.html
- anchor: #n2247371
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 Gakken、認定NPO法人リアルズ（Reach Alternatives）

Facts:
- On July 27, 2026, we released Rumiko Seya’s first children’s book, “Nonfiction: Will the War Never End? From the Front Lines of Disarmament and Conflict Prevention.”
- In 2026, awarded an honorary doctorate by the same university for contributions to peace
- Newsweek Japan’s “25 Japanese People the World Respects” (2011)
- The New York Times, “10 Women Leaving Their Mark on the World” (2022)
- The 32nd Yomiuri International Cooperation Prize (2025)

## Roselia 10th Anniversary Best Album “Lehre der Rose” released today!

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009697.000014827.html
- anchor: #n2247370
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブシロード、株式会社ブシロードミュージック、Roselia、BanG Dream！

Facts:
- Limited-edition deluxe version, limited to 5,000 copies
- Limited-edition deluxe version, limited to 5,000 copies: ¥33,000 (tax included)
- Limited production edition with Blu-ray: 9,900 yen (tax included)
- Standard edition: ¥2,750 (tax included)
- Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- 2026年8月25日(火)～8月31日(月) 23:59
- From August 25, 2026 (Tue.) until sold out
- September 27, 2026

## The 3rd collaboration with 野田琺瑯, a long-established Japanese enamelware maker founded 92 years ago! “Noda Horo’s Happy! Daily Cooking Book,” featuring an exclusive pale pink enamel container, goes on sale August 26, 2026 (Wed.)

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019991.000007006.html
- anchor: #n2247369
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、野田琺瑯

Facts:
- Founded 92 years ago
- Price: ¥2,970 (¥2,700 before tax + tax)