# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-26 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 7 of 9

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 692 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 159 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Announcement: “Ookini Great Appreciation Festival” to celebrate Ookini Coffee’s 13th anniversary

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000045880.html
- anchor: #n2248378
- Companies mentioned: おおきにコーヒー株式会社、株式会社おおきに商店

Facts:
- ミックスジュースorコーヒーが1杯13円
- Stopwatch 1.30-second challenge
- Spend 1,300 yen or more and enter a prize wheel lottery
- 13-day stamp rally

## Age.3, a fried sandwich specialty shop, brings back “Beni Mitsu Sweet Potato Brûlée,” the runaway favorite among last fall’s seasonal offerings, alongside figs and Shine Muscat grapes, available September 1

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000106.000107332.html
- anchor: #n2248377
- Companies mentioned: Age.3、株式会社ANCHOR、FRUITS SAND THREE、ホテルオークラ東京、ホテルオークラ京都、ホテルオークラ福岡

Facts:
- Available at all domestic stores from Tuesday, September 1, 2026
- 3 varieties: “Beni Mitsu Sweet Potato Brûlée,” “Fig,” and “Shine Muscat”

## OSAJI launches a limited-quantity gift set in collaboration with minä perhonen on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000132927.html
- anchor: #n2248376
- Companies mentioned: OSAJI、minä perhonen

Facts:
- ¥6,270 (tax included)
- ¥7,260 (tax included)
- Limited-quantity release on Wednesday, November 4, 2026

## Autumn’s bounty comes to エースホテル京都! 2026 fall menus launch at 3 restaurants

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000053487.html
- anchor: #n2248375
- Companies mentioned: エースホテル京都、KŌSA、Mr. Maurice's Italian & Rooftop Bar、PIOPIKO、Millie Tsukagoshi Lagares

Facts:
- Starting September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)
- KŌSA dinner course ¥7,000 and up
- KŌSA dinner course ¥10,000 and up
- Clay-pot rice with Kyoto-grown rice and seasonal vegetables ¥3,000
- KŌSA clay-pot steamed and roasted vegetables ¥2,800
- Apricot and Maple Old Fashioned ¥1,500
- Domestic maitake mushroom and Fontina cheese pizza ¥4,400
- Autumn eggplant ravioli alla Norma ¥3,000
- Pear Bellini ¥1,700
- Kyoho grape gelato spirits ¥1,500

## DENSO WAVE to exhibit at JASIS 2026

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000110.000013815.html
- anchor: #n2248374
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社デンソーウェーブ、幕張メッセ

Facts:
- Event dates: Wednesday, September 2–Friday, September 4, 2026
- Event dates: Wednesday, September 2–Friday, September 4, 2026, 10:00–17:00
- 2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba, Chiba 261-8550

## Razer establishes “Razer Indie Lab” to support indie game development

- Published: 2026-08-26T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000163154.html
- anchor: #n2248373
- Companies mentioned: Razer、GameMaker、Headup、THX、Battlefield 6、Marvel Rivals、Borderlands 4、Dune: Awakening

Facts:
- Indie developers and small studios account for more than 95% of new games released on Steam since 2018.
- こうした開発者の3分の1以上がプロジェクトの市場投入に自己資金を頼っており
- That figure rises to 86% among solo developers.
- Razer’s software suite, including Razer Chroma RGB and Razer Synapse, offers customization, lighting effects, and optimization features, and is used by more than 250 million users.
- It is one of the world’s largest game payment services, available for more than 68,000 game titles.

## Portable flat-wave speaker “つたわるくん,” usable during power outages, selected for an outdoor concert hosted by 神奈川県

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000183743.html
- anchor: #n2249142
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドリーム、神奈川県、神奈川県民ホール

Facts:
- Height
- Width
- Depth
- Weight

## AI proposes measures, while FDE works alongside companies through implementation. Driving management at small and medium-sized enterprises with “FDE + proprietary platform” — AI management platform “HELM-AIP” launches

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000186292.html
- anchor: #n2249141
- Companies mentioned: ヘルシーパイレーツ株式会社、Palantir Technologies

Facts:
- Launch: August 2026

## Turn your passion for pachinko into a job-hunting asset. New-graduate job fair “パチンコ愛就活フェア2026” to be held at Bellesalle Akihabara on October 14

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188921.html
- anchor: #n2249140
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エースプロ、チャンスアップ

Facts:
- More than 3,000 people have registered as job seekers to date
- More than 200 people have newly registered each month recently
- More than 10 companies, including major gaming machine manufacturers, will exhibit
- Visitor giveaway: A limited edition of 300 copies of the “パチンコ愛 就活手帳”
- Capital: 50 million yen

## Agriculture podcaster whose social media videos have amassed 3 million views is set to launch a “university.” Opening celebration: a “grand rice harvest” with 50 people in the rice paddies

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000189412.html
- anchor: #n2249139
- Companies mentioned: 食學院大学、SHOKURO、山倉慎二

Facts:
- 3 million total views on social media
- About 50 people will enter the rice paddies
- Adults: ¥1,500
- Children: ¥1,000

## 【More than 100 trial visitors and a membership conversion rate above 70% in 10 days after opening】Urayasu’s first indoor golf facility with “Trackman iO” at every bay, THE GOLF BASE 新浦安レンジ Powered by TRACKMAN, opens

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000189635.html
- anchor: #n2249138
- Companies mentioned: Trackman、TRACKMAN、THE GOLF BASE、THE GOLF BASE 新浦安レンジ、THE GOLF BASE 浦安、株式会社京葉十二社広告社、トラックマンジャパン社

Facts:
- The number of trial visitors has exceeded 100
- The membership conversion rate has topped 70%
- All 4 bays
- 5 free dedicated parking spaces

## Free admission; Momoko Kikuchi to speak! Commemorative event exploring work and life from age 60 to be held in Kioicho on October 30

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000189692.html
- anchor: #n2249137
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人いきいき埼玉、東京ガーデンテラス紀尾井町、戸板女子短期大学、日本大学、公益社団法人さいたま市シルバー人材センター、星野製作所、氷川ブリュワリー、公益社団法人所沢市シルバー人材センター、公益社団法人飯能市シルバー人材センター、まるまるひがしにほん 東日本連携センター

Facts:
- The Saitama Silver Human Resources Center Federation marks its 30th anniversary
- People aged approximately 50 and older who live in Saitama Prefecture
- Capacity: 266 people

## Launch of a YouTube channel focused on “inheritance disputes” | 弁護士法人リーガルプラス

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000124022.html
- anchor: #n2249136
- Companies mentioned: 弁護士法人リーガルプラス、谷 靖介

Facts:
- The firm has received more than 1,500 inheritance consultations in total over the 4 years from 2022 to 2025, with lawyers meeting clients directly

## 大阪大学発スタートアップが手がける自発光植物のアート展示『未来の光・ルミネセンスプランツ展 produced by 株式会社LEP』ROKU KYOTOにて 9月19日（土）〜22日（火）開催

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000174582.html
- anchor: #n2249135
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LEP、ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts、大阪大学、奈良先端科学技術大学院大学

Facts:
- Exhibition dates: September 19 (Sat.)–September 22 (Tue.), 2026

## Now with improved heat resistance! “ソーラードラレコ,” which sticks on with a simple “pat,” launches for presale on GREENFUNDING

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000185912.html
- anchor: #n2249134
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブロードウォッチ、GREENFUNDING

Facts:
- Available from Aug. 26, 2026
- Thursday, October 15, 2026
- Shipping is scheduled to begin in early November 2026
- In-house testing completed: left at 100°C for 8 hours

## 株式会社Sincecore strengthens development and delivery capabilities for its dialogue governance platform “シンミライナビ” after receiving a startup loan from the Japan Finance Corporation

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187134.html
- anchor: #n2248842
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Sincecore、株式会社日本政策金融公庫、大日本印刷株式会社

Facts:
- Founded on May 1, 2026
- Service launch in fall 2026
- The amended Whistleblower Protection Act, which takes effect on December 1, 2026

## インフルエンサー投稿の「#PR表記なし」「薬機法の要確認表現」を可視化 SaaS「シビライズモニター」提供開始

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187463.html
- anchor: #n2248841
- Companies mentioned: CVLS株式会社、インフルエンサー

Facts:
- Plans start at ¥30,000 per month (before tax).
- Along with a 2-week free trial
- Initial fee: ¥50,000 (before tax)
- Annual contract: equivalent to ¥25,000 per month (before tax)

## 【北海道釧路町】ファンクラブ「釧路超民」が7,400人を突破！11月21日（土）に富山県で「釧路超交流会」を開催決定

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000188521.html
- anchor: #n2248840
- Companies mentioned: 北海道釧路町、釧路超民、富山電気ビルデイング、料理屋 真砂茶寮

Facts:
- Participation fee: 4,000 yen

## NHホールディングス unveils the full picture of “かいごのコンパス,” which supports nursing home projects from launch through operational stabilization

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000189202.html
- anchor: #n2248839
- Companies mentioned: NHホールディングス、ダイクレホールディングス、CareTEX東京’26、株式会社ノースハンド、株式会社ソラジョウ

Facts:
- The number of deaths in 2025 was 1,589,489
- The company is currently involved in supporting the launch and operation of nursing homes in Hiroshima Prefecture, with 4 facilities and a total of 403 beds either operating or scheduled to open.

## 【Japan’s first※ / utility model registered】All-stainless-steel emergency toilet “Scet（スケット）” enables bidet washing without electricity; presales begin September 1

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000189348.html
- anchor: #n2248838
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フジテック、株式会社大槻商店、カケフHD

Facts:
- Utility model registration (No. 3255595)
- Load capacity: 150 kg
- Reference price: 91,080 (tax included)

## 【雨良 Amala】First live performance featuring her own vocals unveiled! Latest artist photo also released!

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000189658.html
- anchor: #n2248837
- Companies mentioned: 雨良 Amala、YouTube、株式会社ninelive.

Facts:
- MV views on YouTube surpass 60 million
- August 22, 2026
- August 28, 2026

## 【生成AIに関する親子への認識調査】子どものスマホ・タブレット利用は1日平均95分！日々のアイデアだしに「AI利用」も半数超

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000049543.html
- anchor: #n2248836
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社木村鋳造所、伊豆箱根鉄道、聖心女子大学、静岡大学

Facts:
- 子どものスマートフォン・タブレット利用時間は、1日平均95分
- 52.8% of children use AI when coming up with ideas
- 47.5% of parents said they “couldn’t say either way” about AI’s impact on children’s creativity

## NELAX weighted eye masks enter the Southeast Asian market, expanding into Malaysia, where 38% of adults are sleep-deprived

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000166659.html
- anchor: #n2248835
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FLH、山形大学、TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Bukit Jalil、Tokyo Innovation Base（TIB）

Facts:
- 38% of adults get less than 7 hours of sleep and are sleep-deprived
- Working adults are reported to get an average of 6.49 hours of sleep
- Adults’ average sleep duration is short, at less than 7 hours
- Economic losses caused by sleep deprivation are estimated at ¥15 trillion annually
- By applying a moderate weight of 300 g around the eyes
- Achieves a light-blocking rate of 99.9%
- Price: ¥8,800 (tax included)

## 株式会社光建、経済産業省「Go-Tech事業」に採択

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000174041.html
- anchor: #n2248834
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社光建、経済産業省

Facts:
- About 20% of employees are international talent

## “Path of Exile 2”: Ready your blades! Full release (1.0) set for December 11 (PST)

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000188965.html
- anchor: #n2248833
- Companies mentioned: Grinding Gear Games、Path of Exile 2

Facts:
- Full release (1.0) on December 11 (PST)
- “gamescom,” held in Cologne, Germany, on August 25, 2026

## 【Free course】Japan’s first “Social Intrapreneur School (SIS)” for corporate employees opens applications for its 2026 class!

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000189244.html
- anchor: #n2248832
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人ネリス、一般財団法人ソーシャル・イントラプレナー育成財団、商船三井、大和リース、サントリー、日建設計、富士通、丸井グループ、三菱電機株式会社、明治ホールディングス

Facts:
- Train 10,000 social intrapreneurs by 2030
- In fiscal 2025, a total of 9 companies, including 商船三井, 大和リース, サントリー, 日建設計, 富士通 and 丸井グループ (listed in Japanese syllabary order)
- About 35 people took part
- All 10 sessions in the 2026 program
- Capacity: 150
- A global network with approximately 115 countries and 13,000 participants
- (¥1,980, tax included)
- (¥2,200 including tax)

## The Reiwa ８ fiscal year Life Conference (ACP) outreach and awareness event, “Want to Start a Life Conference to Live Life on Your Own Terms? 2026 in Wakayama,” will be held in 和歌山県 on Oct. 12 (Mon., national holiday).

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000171352.html
- anchor: #n2248831
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、和歌山県、和歌山市、和歌山県医師会、和歌山市医師会、大阪大学、和歌山県立医科大学附属病院紀北分院、ビクターエンタテインメント

Facts:
- Date and time: Reiwa ８, Oct. 12 (Mon., national holiday), 14:00–17:45
- (Registration and exhibition open at 13:00
- Hall doors open at 13:30
- Screening of the film “O-Shukatsu ３: Happy Spring! Life Memories” (115 minutes)
- Release date: May 29, 2026 (Fri.)

## 株式会社IGU, a VTuber development company, raises ¥25 million in a seed round

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000177346.html
- anchor: #n2248830
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社IGU、株式会社ANOBAKA

Facts:
- Talent for the next generation, planned for 2027 onward

## Get ahead of fall trends: “Olive Young Sale” runs for 7 days starting Aug. 30!

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000182597.html
- anchor: #n2248829
- Companies mentioned: CJ OLIVE YOUNG Corporation、OLIVE YOUNG、OLIVE YOUNG Global、アヌア、ナンバーズイン、セリマックス、バイオヒールボ、メディヒール、トリデン、サンリオ

Facts:
- “Cart Coupon Pack” with discounts of up to 25%
- “Early Bird Coupon” for 30% off
- Coupon for 25% off your first purchase
- ¥5,110 or more
- Points worth up to ¥1,022
- Additional discounts of up to 15%
- More than 1,400 stores
- Up 140% year over year
- A wide range of more than 10,000 products

## In the generative AI era, “What should managers teach and what should they evaluate?”

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000183112.html
- anchor: #n2248828
- Companies mentioned: エデュニア株式会社、株式会社DMG森精機、一般社団法人デジタルラーニング・コンソーシアム（DLC）、富士通ラーニングメディア、富士通株式会社、テクニウム、岩手県立大学

Facts:
- ・ Date and time: Sept. 17, 2026 (Thu.), 13:30–14:15

## “Why am I caring for my uncle?” Uncle and Aunt Care Dot Com launches, offering one-stop support for the caregiving, financial and housing burdens faced by nieces and nephews

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000187057.html
- anchor: #n2248827
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シーエーシー不動産、TOKYO MX

Facts:
- A campaign is also starting to give a ¥1,000 QUO Card to the first 30 people who apply for a free consultation

## The hugely popular animal palette that completes a “blissful Bambi makeup” look in one—Japan-exclusive item nicknamed the “Bambi Palette”

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000148326.html
- anchor: #n2248826
- Companies mentioned: PERFECT DIARY、Yatsen Beauty Japan株式会社

Facts:
- 世界累計販売数約2,956万個を突破
- In-store price: ¥3,960 (tax included)
- Online price: ¥4,400 (tax included)
- Capacity: 1.2g × 12
- Net content: 10g
- Net content: 7g
- 1g absorbs 36g of sebum

## A book for women wondering, “Is it okay to keep going like this?”—encouraging them to take a step toward pursuing both work and life without giving up. “Women Who Chose the Courage to Act Over the Regret of Not Trying,” co-written by Suishindo executive director Midori Matsuda, who grew the business from 1 sales vehicle into an organization of 100 people, goes on sale Aug. 28.

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000179382.html
- anchor: #n2248825
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社誠進堂、Rashisa出版

Facts:
- Responsible for building an organization of around 100 people
- To a scale of ¥3.5 billion in sales
- More than 1,500 construction projects annually
- More than 1,700 construction projects completed annually
- Average customer review rating: 4.7
- Capital: ¥20 million
- Number of employees: approximately 116
- List price: 1,760 yen

## Fermented-fruit skincare brand FERMENTA（フェルメンタ） makes its first limited-time appearance at @cosme OSAKA

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000182330.html
- anchor: #n2248824
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FAVE.、FERMENTA（フェルメンタ）、@cosme OSAKA

Facts:
- Event period: Aug. 26 (Wed.)–Sept. 29 (Tue.), 2026
- Business hours: 10:30–20:30
- 30mL / ¥3,800 (tax included)
- 30mL ¥3,800 (tax included)
- 28mL ¥3,800 (tax included)
- 90mL ¥3,600 (tax included)
- 180mL / ¥3,500 (tax included)
- 150g / ¥3,100 (tax included)

## Chaos map of “FDE providers” implementing AI in the field released—38 companies across 7 categories to help you choose a vendor

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000186517.html
- anchor: #n2248823
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マーケティングプランナー、AIエージェントナビ、Anthropic、OpenAI、AWS、Microsoft、Salesforce、SHIFT、LayerX、ソフトバンク、NTT

Facts:
- The map lists 38 companies across 7 categories.
- FDE-style services are launching in a concentrated wave this summer. 21 companies made official announcements or began offering services in the past 3 months (June–August 2026)
- August had the most in a single month, with 8 companies.
- Meanwhile, only 4 companies publicly disclose actual prices
- Only 6 companies have case studies naming their customers
- Only 6 of the 38 companies meet both criteria.

## Expansion-minded JB’s TOKYO gets serious with the launch of a genuine “100% Moon-Viewing Burger”

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000124199.html
- anchor: #n2248822
- Companies mentioned: JB’s TOKYO、株式会社ブルース＆ブラザーズ

Facts:
- Price: ¥790 (tax included)
- 2026年9月1日から9月30日まで
- The patty weighs 120g before cooking

## 【ホノルル・クッキー・カンパニー】to participate in “Fresh!Fun!HAWAIʻI” at Shinjuku Takashimaya

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000164347.html
- anchor: #n2248821
- Companies mentioned: ホノルル・クッキー・カンパニー、株式会社SIMPLE COMPANY、アウラニ･ディズニーリゾート＆スパ、ディズニー･ポリネシアン･ビレッジ･リゾート、ブルーミングデールズ、トミー･バハマ、コストコ

Facts:
- Large size with 20 pieces
- 12 stores in Hawaii
- 1 store in Las Vegas
- 1 store in Guam

## From losing 90% of sales to becoming Japan’s top performer—the 3-step “V-shaped recovery” put into practice by successor president Hitoshi Yamada

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000178982.html
- anchor: #n2248820
- Companies mentioned: イコール経営、楽天市場、トヨタ自動車、TBS、NHK、テレビ朝日、関西テレビ、経済産業省、中小企業庁

Facts:
- A crisis that wiped out approximately 90% of sales and profits at once
- Ranked No. 1 for 209 consecutive weeks in the frames category’s weekly rankings on 楽天市場
- More than 150 media appearances across newspapers, television, radio and magazines
- 37 years as a successor president
- Opened: May 2025

## Korean lifestyle kombucha brand in estaté begins sales at ロフト, with launches at ドン・キホーテ and @cosme STORE also planned in sequence

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000105443.html
- anchor: #n2248819
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PLAISIR、in estaté、ロフト、ドン・キホーテ、@cosme STORE

Facts:
- Suggested retail price (excluding tax)
- Sales begin: sequentially from the end of August 2026
- 1杯あたり約17kcalの軽やかな飲み心地

## 中古車買取・中古車査定サービスの「アップル」、半年に1度の『還元祭』を2026年9月1日より開催

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000115193.html
- anchor: #n2248818
- Companies mentioned: アップル、アップルオートネットワーク株式会社、Dyson、Panasonic、NIPLUX、アイリスオーヤマ、のん

Facts:
- 945 winners in total
- 14,250 winners in total
- 273 アップル stores nationwide
- Capital: ¥347.95 million

## “DIO PLANTS FES,” a plant festival launched by a home improvement center, is coming to Kusatsu, Shiga, with more than 15 popular plant shops from across Japan

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000168940.html
- anchor: #n2248817
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アヤハディオ、ディオワールド草津店

Facts:
- For 2 days, Sept. 26 (Sat.) and 27 (Sun.), 2026
- 18 plant specialty stores from across Japan are scheduled to take part

## 【Doup Robotics】to exhibit at International Logistics Exhibition 2026 and demonstrate next-generation AMR “Doup1000” at the THK booth

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000170928.html
- anchor: #n2248816
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Doup Robotics、THK株式会社、THKインテックス株式会社

Facts:
- Maximum speed: 2m/s
- Stopping accuracy: ±3mm
- 1-ton payload capacity

## Enjoy Fukui’s dinosaurs with Echizen washi made from reed paper

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000188477.html
- anchor: #n2248815
- Companies mentioned: 山田兄弟製紙株式会社、久兵衛

Facts:
- Founded in 1882
- Involved in Echizen washi for more than 140 years
- Made with 30% reed pulp
- Made with 5% reed pulp for clearer, easier-to-read text
- 418 yen
- 440 yen
- 198 yen
- 638 yen
- 495 yen

## [Now accepting participants] The 2nd PPN Symposium, “Multidisciplinary Collaboration Before and After Childbirth,” to be held on September 27. Experts from across the country will gather in Tokyo’s Shimbashi district to consider how to provide seamless support before and after childbirth, drawing on cases from medical, community and sports settings.

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000146089.html
- anchor: #n2248814
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WIS、大樹生命保険株式会社、FuncPhysio Physical Therapy NY、MTXスポーツ・関節クリニック、よこい整形外科、よしかた産婦人科、国民健康保険 依田窪病院、順天堂大学 女性スポーツ研究センター（JCRWS）

Facts:
- Capacity: 120 people
- Regular price: 14,000 yen
- Early-bird price: 12,000 yen
- Student price: 8,000 yen
- 51 valid responses
- 100% responded “very satisfied” or “satisfied”
- About 57% responded “resolved very well” or “resolved”
- Capacity: 8 children (ages 1 to pre-school, advance registration required)

## Art Rhizome KYOTO 2026「逆旅京都 3」開催のお知らせ

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000148140.html
- anchor: #n2248813
- Companies mentioned: Art Rhizome KYOTO、M＋ミュージアム、阪急電鉄株式会社、京都髙島屋 S.C.、コダマシーン、FINCHARTS、gallery Unfold、TOKAS、Studio Ghost、瀬戸市新世紀工芸館、KUNSTARZT、CANDYBAR Gallery、Museo Pedro de OSMA、兵庫県立美術館、アート格納庫Ｍ、川崎市岡本太郎美術館、Gallery Ami-Kanoko、スペースぱせか、AWASE gallery、小山登美夫ギャラリー京橋、高橋龍太郎コレクション、高松市美術館

Facts:
- 9 venues in Kyoto City
- 参加アーティスト（50音順）

## A new option for hair that changes with age: “not coloring it.”

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000121590.html
- anchor: #n2248812
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MIGUSHI、美容室・上松

Facts:
- 81.9% of women who color their hair (331 people) said they “want to color it less often.”
- 84.6% of hairstylists who provide gray-hair coloring (117 people) said they had “hesitated to recommend gray-hair coloring after considering a customer’s circumstances.”
- Furthermore, 70.4% said they were “concerned that once you start coloring gray hair, it is hard to stop.”
- Expands the range of style recommendations (54.4%)
- Makes it possible to recommend options that care for the hair and scalp (52.0%)
- Easier to recommend to people concerned about hair volume (51.2%)
- Price: 33,000 yen (tax included)

## Herix launches Aispect, an AI Agent service that supports J-SOX operational assessments

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000162435.html
- anchor: #n2248811
- Companies mentioned: Herix、Aispect、Aidiligence

## At last, into the 第二 chapter. Introducing “STEP WALKER 2.0.” Walk, train and get in shape—all with one machine.

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000062026.html
- anchor: #n2248810
- Companies mentioned: Riml Outdoor Japan合同会社、RIML FIT、CAMPFIRE、Seek Outside、キャニオンクーラーズ

Facts:
- List price: 34,800 yen (tax included)
- (Limited to 50 units) → 21,228 yen (tax included)
- Safety and durability improved by approximately 3 times compared with the previous model.
- Approximately 37800 cycles and 712800 no-load test cycles (according to company research)

## Delivering the value of Hokkaido through beauty and food, each in its own way

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000083110.html
- anchor: #n2248809
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DMA、虎杖浜カフェNAGOYA

Facts:
- Starting in January 2026

## Created using koji fermentation technology. “Barley koji beer,” made without malt, goes on sale on Makuake from 8/26

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000139045.html
- anchor: #n2248808
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビオック、糀屋三左衛門、株式会社協同商事、COEDO、コエドブルワリー、Makuake

Facts:
- Crowdfunding campaign launches on Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- More than 3,000 miso, soy sauce, sake and shochu makers nationwide
- 国産大麦を主原料とする酒類醸造は国内で1割以下にとどまっています
- Products shipped to more than 45 countries worldwide
- ¥3,200
- ¥7,000
- ¥15,000
- ¥9,000

## Received the “2026 Supplier Excellence Award” from ラムリサーチ

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000165941.html
- anchor: #n2248807
- Companies mentioned: ラムリサーチ、新光電気工業株式会社

Facts:
- As 1 of the 14 suppliers honored this year

## elleThermo (エレサーモ), a science-university spinout startup aiming to generate electricity from unused heat, raises a total of 830 million yen in Series A funding

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000120229.html
- anchor: #n2248806
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社elleThermo、Spiral Innovation Partners株式会社、株式会社慶應イノベーション・イニシアティブ、ヒューリックスタートアップ株式会社、株式会社環境エネルギー投資、みずほキャピタル株式会社、KDDI Green Partners Fund、Sony Innovation Fund、JICベンチャー・グロース・インベストメンツ株式会社、株式会社タクマ

Facts:
- Raises a total of 830 million yen
- Cumulative funding totals approximately 1.2 billion yen

## Track Hub launches to simplify file sharing and management for music production, aiming to become the “GitHub of music production”

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000158325.html
- anchor: #n2248805
- Companies mentioned: リアラブル株式会社、GitHub, Inc.、Hakoma

Facts:
- Launch date: July 7, 2026
- Data retention period: 7 days by default

## Halal Indian restaurant “ムガル” Komagome marks its 1st anniversary. A special thali featuring both court cuisine and signature dishes will be available for 2 days only

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000168422.html
- anchor: #n2248804
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アブラカダブラ、ムガル

Facts:
- 1st anniversary of opening
- 2,000 yen or more
- ムガル Special Thali: 3,500 yen
- Murgh Musallam: 4,300 yen
- Murgh Musallam Biryani: 5,500 yen
- Approximately 45–50 seats

## [Are 90% who say they can “manage it” overconfident?] Nearly half fail to notice unauthorized Microsoft 365 setting changes; more than 40% are overwhelmed by “manual checks”

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000104719.html
- anchor: #n2248803
- Companies mentioned: Microsoft、Overe、株式会社テクノル

Facts:
- Regular manual audits and reviews of access permissions and external sharing settings
- Make application and approval processes mandatory for setting changes
- Regularly check administrator activity logs and setting-change logs
- 1 hour to less than 3 hours
- 3 hours to less than 5 hours
- Fully maintained
- Maintained to some extent
- There is no mechanism to detect in real time when drift (unintended setting changes or deviations) occurs
- There are too many settings to determine whether a secure state is being maintained in accordance with internal company policies (internal controls)
- Settings checks and log audits are performed manually, placing too heavy a workload on the people responsible
- Security settings (such as multifactor authentication and access restrictions) had been disabled or relaxed without anyone noticing

## 【タカカツグループ】 provides children with opportunities to dream and grow through sports with its Rakuten Baseball Kids invitation

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000123172.html
- anchor: #n2248802
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タカカツグループホールディングス、東北楽天ゴールデンイーグルス、オリックス、埼玉西武、千葉ロッテ、北海道日本ハム

Facts:
- 1 game in each prefecture / 6 games in total
- 40 people per game

## Manage your job search in one place with AI linked to Gmail. “転職管理with” officially launches, offering everything from application tracking to AI interview practice, completely free

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000135142.html
- anchor: #n2248801
- Companies mentioned: メルセネール株式会社、SHIEN、Google

Facts:
- Established: January 2022

## かとう唯 resumes entertainment activities after a hiatus of approximately 3 years

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000160592.html
- anchor: #n2248800
- Companies mentioned: 日本産科婦人科学会、厚生労働省、NHK Eテレ、BS朝日、東宝

Facts:
- A record 85,048 children were born in 2023 through assisted reproductive technology (including in vitro fertilization)
- That is approximately 1 in every 8.6 children born in Japan
- Among people who have undergone fertility treatment, 16% (23% of women) left their jobs because they could not balance treatment and work
- Premium + camera-seat ticket, advance sale: 20,000 yen
- Premium ticket, advance sale: 10,000 yen
- Regular ticket, advance sale: 4,000 yen
- 別途1ドリンク代600円が入場時に必要です

## More than just meat! “Takoyaki at a BBQ?” Degi-Q and 元祖どないや launch the “30 pieces, 3 transformations challenge”

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000034086.html
- anchor: #n2248799
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社デジキュー、株式会社アドジックス、元祖どないや

Facts:
- 30 large frozen takoyaki
- Prepare them in 3 varieties
- 1 bag (30 pieces): 1,500 yen
- 5 bags (30 pieces × 5) ¥10,000
- Recommended number of participants: 30 people

## Japan’s largest festival celebrating, learning about and praying for foot health, the 4th Hattori Foot Festival, to be held at 服部天神宮 in Osaka

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000079225.html
- anchor: #n2248798
- Companies mentioned: 服部天神宮、服部足祭り実行委員会、北田雄夫、加藤大志

Facts:
- 2026年9月26日（土）・27日（日）
- 9:00–17:00 each day
- Approximately 340 geta sandals
- Oversized geta sandals measuring 2 m in length

## 西武建設, スリーフィールズ and サイバートラスト begin an early demonstration of video authenticity assurance using C2PA technology at a road construction site

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000087386.html
- anchor: #n2248797
- Companies mentioned: 西武建設、スリーフィールズ、サイバートラスト、C2PA

Facts:
- Road construction work on the Kitanoshimotomisen (Section 4), commissioned by Tokorozawa City

## TEMPOSTAR, an integrated EC management system, begins integration with m department（エムデパートメント）, a reuse service operated by メルカリ where professionals guarantee quality

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000094702.html
- anchor: #n2248796
- Companies mentioned: SAVAWAY株式会社、メルカリ、m department（エムデパートメント）、TEMPOSTAR（テンポスター）

Facts:
- メルカリ began providing the service on July 14, 2026

## The right answer for DX? Bingo in Bingo! 株式会社FRICS Fab to exhibit at the Bingo Digital Lab EXPO (9/30)

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000147406.html
- anchor: #n2248795
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FRICS Fab、東洋電装グループ

Facts:
- September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
- September 30, 2026 (Wednesday), 10:00–17:00
- We are exhibiting in booth 32

## A system to protect older adults’ homes and lives gets underway

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000177243.html
- anchor: #n2248794
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LYNXS、株式会社R65、らくもり

Facts:
- Date established: May 17, 2024
- Date of establishment: April 7, 2016

## 【9/8・9/9開催】『顧客視点の自動応対評価、どこまで進化したか』- コンタクトセンター向け無料オンラインウェビナーを開催

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000166096.html
- anchor: #n2248793
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CAC identity、パーソルビジネスプロセスデザイン株式会社、mimity、Empath

Facts:
- Two days, September 8 (Tuesday) and 9 (Wednesday), 2026
- September 8, 2026 (Tuesday), 14:00–15:00
- September 9, 2026 (Wednesday), 15:00–16:00

## アイケアLaBo active SV 朽木 奈津美 wins the elite award at the Aphros Queen Award 2026, a contest celebrating women’s “inner beauty”

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000176600.html
- anchor: #n2248792
- Companies mentioned: アイケアLaBo、elite japan

Facts:
- Approximately 200 spectators gathered at the venue
- A 180-day challenge

## Expanding its casting business through M&A, centered on 3 Tokai companies! 影山グループ, which revitalizes manufacturers facing a shortage of successors, holds its first management policy presentation in Kuwana

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000106320.html
- anchor: #n2248791
- Companies mentioned: 影山グループ、株式会社影山鉄工所、大洋産業㈱、㈱小出鋳造所、㈱三協鋳造所、第一金属工業㈱、タカラ産業㈱、㈱フジマシン、㈱ムラコシ、㈱アンセティック、アイアンプラネットベースオブ沼津、キャスターホーム

Facts:
- Expected attendance: approximately 150 people, including financial institutions, partner companies, business partners, group employees and news media
- Taking over at least 1 manufacturing company facing a shortage of successors each year through M&A
- The group has now expanded to 9 companies, primarily in manufacturing
- Since 2020, sales have grown by approximately ¥1 billion each year
- Total sales were approximately ¥8 billion in 2025
- Approximately 320 employees
- Increased the number of people interested in joining from 1–2 per year to as many as approximately 200 per month

## More than just meat! “Takoyaki at a BBQ?” Degi-Q and 元祖どないや launch the “30 pieces, 3 transformations challenge”

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000159722.html
- anchor: #n2248790
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社デジキュー、元祖どないや、株式会社アドジックス

Facts:
- 30 large frozen takoyaki
- Prepare them in 3 varieties
- 1 bag (30 pieces): 1,500 yen
- 5 bags (30 pieces × 5) ¥10,000
- Recommended number of participants: 30 people

## [Regional revitalization × foreign talent] World Inworker joins HGC, which promotes the acceptance of foreign talent in Hokkaido, as a corporate partner

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000173986.html
- anchor: #n2248789
- Companies mentioned: ワールドインワーカー株式会社、クックビズ株式会社、きゅういち株式会社、マルヒロ太田食品株式会社、北海道グローバルコミュニティ

## Collaboration items with ELDEN RING and ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN from Subciety(サブサエティ)

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000069990.html
- anchor: #n2248788
- Companies mentioned: Subciety、サブサエティ、株式会社エム,トレーディング、ELDEN RING、ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN

Facts:
- ELDEN RING tee ¥9,900
- Queen Marika the Eternal tee ¥9,900
- Limgrave tee ¥9,900
- Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame tee ¥9,900
- ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN tee ¥9,900
- Embroidered Limgrave cap ¥6,600

## The company began childcare support inspired by the president’s own parenting experience. It introduced frozen toddler meals, Mogumo, at the company’s full expense

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000167682.html
- anchor: #n2248787
- Companies mentioned: ティーコム株式会社、株式会社Oxxx

Facts:
- Launch timing: August 2026
- Eligible employees: Full-time employees raising children aged 3 or younger

## 撮ったあと、ドレスはあなたのもの。HONEY MI HONEYが提案する“レンタルしないウェディングフォト”「STUDIO ESPRIT」実現へ。8月28日(金)19:00クラウドファンディング開始

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000175342.html
- anchor: #n2248786
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HMH.、HONEY MI HONEY、ESPRIT、CAMPFIRE、HONEY.MALL

Facts:
- First, ¥2 million. Crowdfunding begins at 19:00 on August 28
- 2026年8月28日（金）19:00よりCAMPFIREにてクラウドファンディングを開始します。
- The brand will mark its 20th anniversary in 2027.

## 88.0% of companies have experienced their YouTube channel updates stalling because of staff transfers, departures or busy schedules; perceived results differ by 34.7 percentage points between dedicated and dual-role teams

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000032905.html
- anchor: #n2248785
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ビーヘルシー、Freeasy

Facts:
- Among those with dedicated YouTube or video/SNS teams, 87.0% feel their efforts are producing business results, such as inquiries, sales meetings, revenue and recruitment
- The figure is 52.3% for teams where marketing/PR, sales/recruitment/planning, or executives also handle other duties
- Overall, 65.7% feel their efforts are producing business results, such as inquiries, sales meetings, revenue and recruitment
- Going forward, 71.0% want an operating structure that involves external parties in some way

## Bringing the warmth of meaningful work to the bustling ぶらくり丁 district. ぶらくり街仲食堂 by ジーバーFOOD opens August 26!

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000138955.html
- anchor: #n2248784
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジーバー、ジーバーFOOD、株式会社ドリームコーポレーション、はっぴーわんだふる

Facts:
- The 10th partnership location
- An initiative to expand to 1,889 municipalities nationwide
- More than 400 seniors have participated to date
- 32 prefectures and 89 regions nationwide
- 1-rice-ball set: ¥550 (tax included)
- 2-rice-ball set: ¥800 (tax included)
- Single rice ball: from ¥270 (tax included)
- Capital: 10 million yen

## Osaka Memorial Park’s “Takeda-style Kofun Tomb” information session sets a new record for applicants. The additional 5th session has also reached capacity, leaving only 1 session available

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000171211.html
- anchor: #n2248783
- Companies mentioned: 大阪メモリアルパーク販売株式会社、株式会社前方後円墳、安藤忠雄建築研究所

Facts:
- The number of applicants reached 163
- 157 applicants
- There were 176,105 grave relocations nationwide
- ¥300,000 for the first person
- ¥100,000 per person for each person from the second onward
- Cumulative attendance exceeded 1,000

## [Independent survey] Analysis of when applicants decide on their preferred medical school | Inquiries increase from autumn onward

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000172960.html
- anchor: #n2248782
- Companies mentioned: 医進の会

Facts:
- 58.0% of applicants finalized or changed their preferred schools from September onward
- 200 applicants and parents who consulted about choosing a preferred medical school
- 286 consultations in total
- Applicants applying to both national/public and private universities considered an average of 4.6 schools
- 32.5% of applicants changed their shortlist after checking past exam questions and score distributions

## The 43rd National Urban Greening Fair in Kyoto Tamba—Kyoto Tamba Green Village Festival—expresses heartfelt gratitude for 東洋ライス株式会社’s sponsorship and exchanges views on future prospects.

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000165043.html
- anchor: #n2248781
- Companies mentioned: 東洋ライス株式会社、第43回全国都市緑化フェアin京都丹波実行委員会

Facts:
- A combined population of 130,000 across 2 cities and 1 town
- A spectacular cosmos garden with approximately 8 million flowers in bloom

## Signs a memorandum with U.S.-based Sage Geosystems to study the technical and commercial feasibility of high-pressure surface facilities for next-generation geothermal technology

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000175920.html
- anchor: #n2248780
- Companies mentioned: 千代田化工建設株式会社、Sage Geosystems Inc.、Plug and Play Japan株式会社

Facts:
- Year established: 2020

## Blueship announces concept for an AI-powered app to support public assistance eligibility determinations

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000156786.html
- anchor: #n2248779
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Blueship、和泉市、泉佐野市、富田林市、藤井寺市、豊田市、東広島市、藤沢市、府中市、目黒区

Facts:
- Drawing on more than 20 years of experience supporting digital transformation at local governments
- Capital: 30 million yen

## The highest-performing medium-telephoto lens in フォクトレンダー history. The VM-mount version of the APO-LANTHAR series, which also enables close-up photography, goes on sale August 26 <Cosina>

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000142201.html
- anchor: #n2248778
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 コシナ、フォクトレンダー、ライカM、ドイツ カールツァイス社

Facts:
- Suggested retail price (including tax): ¥121,000
- Focal length: 90mm
- Aperture ratio: 1:4
- Compact design with a total length of 54.8mm
- The body weighs 235g
- Minimum focusing distance: 0.5m

## Nearly 70% of heirs said, “I don’t understand inheritance-related knowledge or procedures!” 弁護士法人 東京新宿法律事務所 conducted a survey on knowledge and understanding of inheritance

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000160717.html
- anchor: #n2248777
- Companies mentioned: 弁護士法人 東京新宿法律事務所

Facts:
- Just 2.0% of people have “prepared and gathered information” for their parents’ inheritance
- 62.3% for “the main steps in inheritance procedures (filing, registration, etc.)”
- 58.0% for “the basic deduction for inheritance and how inheritance tax works”
- 49.3% for “mandatory inheritance registration (effective April 2024)”
- 28.7% for “the procedures are complicated, and I’m worried I won’t be able to handle them properly”
- 24.3% for “discussing inheritance with parents in advance”

## 株式会社I.Y.P Consulting appoints Shumpei Urabe, with extensive experience in AI and digital transformation, as director and CTO

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000169148.html
- anchor: #n2248776
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社I.Y.P Consulting、NAXA株式会社

Facts:
- Established: October 2023
- Effective Aug. 1, 2026

## Women-only personal machine Pilates studio “Hain pilates (Hain Pilates)” opens 2 locations simultaneously at Ginza Station and Jiyugaoka Station

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000026135.html
- anchor: #n2248775
- Companies mentioned: Hain pilates（ハインピラティス）、エクササイズコーチジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- 銀座店、自由が丘店の2店舗を同時オープン
- 21st location nationwide
- Trial session fee: ¥2,200 → ¥0
- Enrollment fee: ¥22,000 → ¥0
- 50% off the first month’s course fee

## Ado, Aぇ! group, DAY6, ONE OK ROCK, Saucy Dog, Mika Nakashima and other Japanese and Korean artists to gather for “XMF 2026,” launching October 3 and 4 at Paradise City

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000148779.html
- anchor: #n2248774
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パラダイスセガサミー、XMF実行委員会、NPO法人日韓文化交流会

Facts:
- A total of 22 artists representing both countries will gather at Paradise City
- Ticket prices: 1-day ticket ¥13,200; 2-day ticket ¥23,760
- Limited-time campaign offering 25% off the regular price

## [Webinar on September 3] Automating workflows with HubSpot AI “Breeze”: Integrating online and offline customer touchpoints to maximize sales results

- Published: 2026-08-26T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000166699.html
- anchor: #n2248773
- Companies mentioned: タービン・インタラクティブ、HubSpot Japan 株式会社、Hakuhodo DY ONE、デジタル・アドバタイジング・コンソーシアム株式会社、株式会社アイレップ、株式会社Hakuhodo DY ONE

Facts:
- Free webinar on September 3, 2026 (Thursday), starting at 14:00
- September 3, 2026 (Thursday), 14:00–14:45
- Registration deadline: September 3, 2026 (Thursday), 13:00
- Established: April 1999

## Illegal mining and scams rampant; UN says Myanmar's human rights situation hits new low

- Published: 2026-08-26T14:46:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608260137.aspx
- anchor: #n2249452
- Companies mentioned: 聯合國、聯合國人權事務高級專員公署、洛興雅、若開軍

Facts:
- Estimated to have caused more than 100,000 deaths

## IMF chief warns global economic risks remain tilted to the downside; AI becomes key support

- Published: 2026-08-26T14:44:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608260136.aspx
- anchor: #n2249453
- Companies mentioned: 國際貨幣基金、IMF、美國、以色列、伊朗

Facts:
- Global economic growth is forecast at 3.0% this year
- The 3.1% forecast in April

## Yunlin prepositions 329 mobile pumps ahead of Typhoon Sadler

- Published: 2026-08-26T14:44:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608260135.aspx
- anchor: #n2249454
- Companies mentioned: 雲林縣政府、中央氣象署、雲林縣災害應變中心、雲林縣水利處

Facts:
- 329 mobile pumps
- 20 detention ponds
- 650 kilometers northeast of Taipei

## New Taipei City Library's Yonghe Minquan Branch promotes anime experiences, invites Hua-ma to share voice acting tips

- Published: 2026-08-26T14:43:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608260134.aspx
- anchor: #n2249450
- Companies mentioned: 新北市立圖書館、我們這一家

Facts:
- Nearly 30,000 manga books in the collection
- A family anime experience, "Manga Fun Month," will also be held in September and October
- On Oct. 4, "Heroic Defense Techniques" will combine introductory Wing Chun lessons
- On Oct. 24, participants will learn the Japanese anime song "Gurenge," the theme song of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba"
- On Oct. 31, the finale will feature Wang Ruiqin, voice actor for Mom in "我們這一家", sharing voice acting tips and behind-the-scenes stories

## 行政院動員會報訪評南投 助縣府精進業務

- Published: 2026-08-26T14:43:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608260133.aspx
- anchor: #n2249451
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、南投縣政府、國防部全民防衛動員署

## Israeli tourists upset over Phuket shop displaying Palestinian flag; heated argument between the two sides draws attention

- Published: 2026-08-26T14:36:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608260132.aspx
- anchor: #n2249426
- Companies mentioned: 曼谷郵報、民族報

Facts:
- The Palestinian flag has been displayed inside the shop for about 1 year

## A landslide on the Hualu Creek section of the Central Cross-Island Highway has disrupted traffic; reopening expected at 4 p.m.

- Published: 2026-08-26T14:33:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608260131.aspx
- anchor: #n2249425
- Companies mentioned: 公路局、公路局東區養護工程分局

Facts:
- The landslide is about 30 meters long
- About 7 meters wide
- About 1,000 cubic meters of earth and rocks
- Reopening expected at 4 p.m.

## Tainan promotes fishing vessel insurance; 4 boats receive payouts for Typhoon Danas damage

- Published: 2026-08-26T14:26:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608260130.aspx
- anchor: #n2249423
- Companies mentioned: 台南市政府、台南市漁港及近海管理所、中央社

Facts:
- About 61% of fishing vessels and rafts across the city have applied for insurance subsidies
- Vessels under 20 tons, those of 20 tons or more but under 50 tons, and those of 50 tons or more but under 100 tons will receive subsidies of NT$4,000 for a full year's insurance, respectively
- The number of fishing vessels and rafts currently applying for insurance subsidies stands at 977

## Bangladeshi women embrace baseball, hope Taiwan's experience will support long-term exchanges and develop new talent

- Published: 2026-08-26T14:26:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608260129.aspx
- anchor: #n2249424
- Companies mentioned: 馬來西亞棒球總會（BFM）、印尼Orca隊、孟加拉Ansar & VDP隊、孟加拉棒壘球協會（BBSA）、Bangladesh Ansar & VDP、Bangladesh Police

Facts:
- The "2026 Malaysia Women's Baseball Championship"
- Liu Po-chun will serve as home plate umpire for the opening game on the 12th

## 葛蘭姆's younger sister wins party primary; once admitted she was unfamiliar with national security issues such as Taiwan

- Published: 2026-08-26T14:18:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608260128.aspx
- anchor: #n2249385
- Companies mentioned: 葛蘭姆、諾多恩、諾曼、川普、MAGA Inc

Facts:
- 川普's super PAC, MAGA Inc, spent a total of US$827,711 on 諾多恩
- 川普's super PAC, MAGA Inc, spent a total of US$827,711 on 諾多恩 (about NT$26.36 million)

## Yu Ying-lung strongly opposes multiple questions on a single referendum ballot, says amendment's "good intentions have all turned into bad ideas"

- Published: 2026-08-26T14:16:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608260124.aspx
- anchor: #n2249382
- Companies mentioned: 中選會、立法院、國民黨、賴士葆、行政院長卓榮泰、中央社

Facts:
- 11 major problems
- Fewer than 100 days remain
- Nov. 28 election
- Reduced to 3 proposals
- Only 1 to 3 referendum proposals

## Taiwan Mobile's Hard Tech Day kicks off 9/8, showcasing its self-developed enterprise AI agent platform

- Published: 2026-08-26T14:14:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608260127.aspx
- anchor: #n2249379
- Companies mentioned: 台灣大哥大、精誠資訊

Facts:
- A total of 22 self-developed AI technologies and services have been deployed across industries including finance, manufacturing, retail, logistics, healthcare and construction, as well as government agencies.
- More than 8,000 people trained to date
- AI agents deployed for 98% of employees
- Nearly 50 enterprise solutions launched through 2 years of collaboration

## Long-Term Care 3.0 launches; civic groups call for amendments to include industry voices and regularly review funding

- Published: 2026-08-26T14:11:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608260126.aspx
- anchor: #n2249380
- Companies mentioned: 台灣長照產業策進會、金色年代長照社團法人

Facts:
- The long-term care industry has grown rapidly over the past 9 to 10 years
- Fee standards have not been adjusted in the past 10 years
- The central government's evaluations take place once every 4 years

## Fraud courier used account barcode to buy game credits; Changhua court sentences him to 1 year and 4 months

- Published: 2026-08-26T14:10:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608260125.aspx
- anchor: #n2249381
- Companies mentioned: Threads

Facts:
- Purchased a total of NT$80,000 in prepaid cards
- Sentenced to 1 year and 4 months
- Also fined NT$15,000

## Taiwan to meet AI-era power needs; Cho Jung-tai says annual electricity demand growth forecast will be revised upward

- Published: 2026-08-26T14:09:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608260123.aspx
- anchor: #n2249383
- Companies mentioned: 台電

With electricity demand surging in the AI era, Premier Cho Jung-tai said the government will raise its forecast for average annual electricity demand growth through 2035 and strengthen grid resilience and microgrid construction.

Facts:
- The forecast for average annual electricity demand growth through 2035 is expected to rise from 2.5%
- The government has listed restarting conventional nuclear power as an option
- Independent microgrid power systems will be established by region and in phases