# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-27 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 2 of 9

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 735 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 139 items from 5 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## [Starting September 1 (Tuesday)] Treat yourself today. All 4 “Reward Parfaits” from “Ice wa Betsubara” arrive for September only!

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000163102.html
- anchor: #n2272510
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社UNI

Facts:
- All 4 “Reward Parfaits”
- On sale starting September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Scheduled to run through September 23 (Wednesday)

## 株式会社ゲームガム raises a total of 30 million yen to strengthen its organization and development capabilities for creating “game experiences that spark excitement,” with Roblox at the center

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000145166.html
- anchor: #n2272511
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゲームガム、Hyperion株式会社、CafeGroup株式会社、インキュベイトファンド株式会社、Roblox、映画『8番出口』、転生したらスライムだった件、株式会社講談社

Facts:
- Funding of 30 million yen in total
- Conducted in July 2026

## Sapeet provides “SAPI Roleplay,” a role-play system powered by generative AI, as an OEM product for ダイハツ工業’s sales training platform

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000121.000026498.html
- anchor: #n2272512
- Companies mentioned: Sapeet、ダイハツ工業株式会社、株式会社Sapeet、ダイハツ工業

Facts:
- More than 50 sales companies nationwide
- Approximately 5,000 staff members

## 内田洋行 and 福井大学 sign comprehensive partnership agreement linking learning spaces, education data and educational assessment — conducting joint research on next-generation education models, with the affiliated compulsory education school as a pilot site

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000144467.html
- anchor: #n2272513
- Companies mentioned: 内田洋行、福井大学、OAT社

Facts:
- 内田洋行, which marked its 115th year since founding in 2025
- “TAO” was also adopted for the OECD’s 2025 PISA survey and has been adopted in 106 countries and regions.

## ルミネ・ニュウマン to renovate around 150 shops in fall 2026; new formats and brands are also on the way! Popular shops in food, fashion, beauty and more gather in one place

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000275.000003279.html
- anchor: #n2272750
- Companies mentioned: ルミネ、ニュウマン、AUREME、Her lip to BEAUTY、TeaDrop.、Kalevala、EDITAL、BEEDEN、LUMINE JAKARTA ASHTA District 8

Facts:
- Renovation of around 150 shops
- Autumn 2026
- Aug. 13, 2026 (Thu.)

## The next-generation cloud data integration service “mitoco X” has been upgraded

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000276.000009955.html
- anchor: #n2272749
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社テラスカイ、mitoco X

Facts:
- Now supports 110 types of functions

## “The soft, chewy texture isn’t coming across.” — Honjikomi, devoted to a soft, chewy texture for 33 years, announces “Unbeatable Softness!” in its September relaunch

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000281.000117013.html
- anchor: #n2272748
- Companies mentioned: フジパン株式会社、株式会社ロバパン

Facts:
- 4,000 men and women aged 18 through their 60s who have purchased bread
- 52% of respondents said they associate it with a “soft, chewy texture”
- Number of winners: 1
- Number of winners: 1,000

## Haruka Ayase smiles at Honjikomi’s “soft, chewy” texture: new “Honjikomi” TV commercial to air nationwide starting September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000282.000117013.html
- anchor: #n2272747
- Companies mentioned: フジパン株式会社、ジパン株式会社

Facts:
- Marking its 33rd year this year
- [Capital] 400 million yen

## Mouser begins carrying the Texas Instruments MSPM0G5187 mixed-signal microcontroller

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000284.000136133.html
- anchor: #n2272746
- Companies mentioned: Mouser Electronics、Texas Instruments、Arm、Cortex、USB 2.0、USB Type-C、LaunchPad、XDS110

Facts:
- Up to 128KB of flash memory
- Up to 32KB of SRAM
- 1.6Msps analog-to-digital converter
- Up to 26 external channels
- More than 1,200 manufacturer brands
- More than 6.8 million products
- Operations in 28 locations worldwide
- More than 650,000 customers
- 223 countries and regions

## “Why are more people choosing to marry now?” A look at the factors behind the rise in marriages in 2026. Different ideas of the “best fit for us” among people in their 20s and 30s and seniors [Omicale Marriage Survey]

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000292.000020019.html
- anchor: #n2272745
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オミカレ、厚生労働省

Facts:
- Up 1.8% year on year
- 666 men and women looking for a partner
- People in their 20s (48.7%)
- People in their 30s (52.6%)
- People in their 20s (33.3%)
- People in their 30s (27.0%)
- People in their 50s (46.9%)
- People aged 60 and over (56.3%)
- People in their 20s (53.8%)
- People in their 30s (52.3%)
- 53.6% of people in their 30s
- People in their 20s: 41.0%
- People in their 40s: 38.3%
- 54.7% (2023)
- 17.3% (2026)

## [摂南大学] Employment rankings reveal how successful graduates are

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000299.000140284.html
- anchor: #n2272744
- Companies mentioned: 摂南大学、日経HR、日経キャリアマガジン

Facts:
- 59th nationwide
- 5th overall
- 796 universities nationwide
- Approximately the top 7%
- 2nd place
- 60th nationwide
- 4th place
- 55th nationwide
- 6th
- 64th nationwide
- 9th
- 73rd nationwide
- Year 1 students
- 9 faculties
- 17 departments

## A sponsored booth offering Premium Water natural water will be at “RUSH BALL 2026”!

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000301.000045997.html
- anchor: #n2272743
- Companies mentioned: プレミアムウォーター株式会社、プレミアムウォーターホールディングス

Facts:
- Event dates: Aug. 29 (Sat.) and 30 (Sun.), 2026
- Natural water will be served at this event in 5-ounce (150 ml) paper cups.
- “Raw natural water” has a shelf life of approximately 6 months from production when unopened

## BAKE INC.’s tea confectionery brand “TeaDrop.” opens its second store | “ルミネ大宮店” to open in late September 2026 | Store-exclusive! A new kind of tea cake soaked in syrup debuts in a “special flavor”

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000303.000014043.html
- anchor: #n2272742
- Companies mentioned: BAKE INC.、TeaDrop.、ルミネ大宮、JR大宮駅

Facts:
- “TeaDrop. ルミネ大宮店” will open in late September 2026
- 価格 ： 351円（税込）/ 1個
- A gift for the first 150 customers
- For customers who purchase products totaling 3,240 yen (tax included) or more

## The “Email Awards” will recognize companies for the creativity and results of their email newsletters. Synergy Marketing, which has supported email marketing for more than 25 years, shines a spotlight on everyday email campaigns

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000303.000045892.html
- anchor: #n2272741
- Companies mentioned: シナジーマーケティング株式会社

Facts:
- Entries have been accepted since Monday, Aug. 3, 2026
- Applications are open through Saturday, Oct. 31
- Results are scheduled to be announced Monday, Nov. 30, 2026
- Email editing reports by content writers (by lottery for 20 companies)
- We have prepared 10 unique awards
- Established: September 2000

## [More than 200,000 people to date] ALL DIFFERENT’s assessment service encourages “insight,” the starting point for growth, through business skills assessments

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000305.000005749.html
- anchor: #n2272740
- Companies mentioned: ALL DIFFERENT株式会社、トーマツイノベーション株式会社、デロイトトーマツグループ、株式会社ラーニングエージェンシー

Facts:
- 200,000 people to date
- 2006
- 2019
- 2024
- 333 people

## A fresh look for trail shoes that elevate your style: Special design packs arrive for MERRELL performance icons “AGILITY PEAK 6 OPULENT” and “MOAB 3 OPULENT”

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000306.000035698.html
- anchor: #n2272739
- Companies mentioned: MERRELL、丸紅コンシューマーリンク株式会社、Vibram

Facts:
- Retail price: 22,000 yen (tax included)
- Retail price: 24,200 yen (tax included)
- On sale from Friday, Aug. 28, 2026

## [Pre-release at ドン・キホーテ] The “ばぐもれ” series of 5 non-rotating, luminous contact lenses with a DIA of 15.0 mm—among the largest in Japan*¹—debuts from “Chapun（シャプン）,” featuring 齊藤なぎさ as its image model

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000310.000059752.html
- anchor: #n2272738
- Companies mentioned: PIA株式会社、ドン・キホーテ、齊藤なぎさ、Chapun（シャプン）、LILY ANNA、クイーンアイズ、ホテラバ、モアコンタクト

Facts:
- Among the largest in Japan*¹, DIA 15.0 mm
- Price: 1,815 yen including tax
- Limited to a total of 30 people
- 2026年8月27日（木）～9月3日（木）23：59
- Monday, Sept. 14, 2026

## Dive strengthens education and selection support as a registered support organization with AI; introduces “AI Role-Play for Foreign Talent” and “Japanese Conversation Ability Assessment” provided by HandsOn AI

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000318.000034289.html
- anchor: #n2272737
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダイブ、HandsOn AI、株式会社HandsOn AI

Facts:
- Interview work for approximately 130 people
- 1人あたり約30分の個別面談
- Creates 15,726 tourism workers annually
- More than 6,800 tourism facilities nationwide across all 47 prefectures

## レディクル, which handles projects worth 110 billion yen annually, will exhibit at “Marketing & Sales World 2026 Summer Osaka”

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000322.000016175.html
- anchor: #n2272736
- Companies mentioned: フロンティア株式会社、レディクル、エバーリッジ株式会社、マーケティング・セールス World 実行委員会

Facts:
- 140,000 cumulative matches
- Used by approximately 70% of listed companies

## Inspired by the “san (3)” in “Black Thunder,” make a “reward” of enjoying “Black Thunder” when you see a “3”! A web video featuring 世界のナベアツ（桂三度） cheering “Saaaan!” promotes “Reward Day”

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000324.000064626.html
- anchor: #n2272735
- Companies mentioned: 有楽製菓株式会社、世界のナベアツ（桂三度）、東京サンケイビル

Facts:
- Up to 3,000 sets to be distributed
- 33 people per session

## [September brings more hot days and is “still summer”! With this year’s unpredictable weather, is our appetite lost too?] Introducing “Pork dipping udon,” with a choice of udon portion and dipping broth flavor to suit unsettled appetites! <A major survey on “September appetites,” when it no longer feels like autumn!>

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000325.000056642.html
- anchor: #n2272734
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社丸亀製麺、丸亀製麺

Facts:
- Temperatures will be 2.2°C higher in northern Japan and 2.7°C higher in eastern and western Japan
- “Extreme heat days” with highs exceeding 40°C were recorded at a record-high 34 locations
- A total of 68.1% answered “almost every day (25 days or more)” or “most days (around 20 days)”
- Just 13.5% answered “September”
- 89.2% agreed with the view that “September is autumn on the calendar, but the actual weather and daily life are still closer to summer”
- 63.9% feel that the increase in autumn-style menu items at restaurants in September comes too early compared with the actual weather and how it feels
- 63.6% say that although they have an appetite in September, they “can’t decide what they want to eat” or “can’t find anything they feel like eating”

## Sarv strengthens large-scale AI-powered public services with Akamai Cloud

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000326.000031697.html
- anchor: #n2272733
- Companies mentioned: Sarv、Akamai Technologies、CloudMinister Technologies、NVIDIA

Facts:
- Processes approximately 100 million calls
- 1日あたり550万件を超える重大な緊急通報を分析
- Response time as low as 400 milliseconds
- STT and TTS latency: 50–90 milliseconds
- 1日あたり約7,000件の不正な電話番号や悪性のWebサイトを特定、ブロック
- Protecting more than 220 million communications service subscribers from cyber fraud and phishing threats
- An enterprise collaboration suite used by more than 500,000 people across India

## All keynote speakers confirmed for “BOXIL EXPO Information Systems & Security Exhibition 2026 Autumn”

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000331.000012765.html
- anchor: #n2272732
- Companies mentioned: スマートキャンプ株式会社、スマートガバナンス株式会社、富士通株式会社、大阪大学、BOXIL

Facts:
- 開催日：2026年9月29日（火）〜30日（水）
- The Act on the Enhancement of Cybersecurity Response Capabilities takes effect on October 1, 2026.
- “BOXIL EXPO Information Systems & Security Exhibition 2026 Spring,” held March 11–12, 2026

## Focusing on the mechanism that activates stem cells! Japan’s first※2 functional food to ease aging-care* concerns among middle-aged and older women※1: 山田養蜂場’s “Queen’s Balance,” launching Tuesday, September 1, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000339.000030748.html
- anchor: #n2272731
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 山田養蜂場、山田養蜂場

Facts:
- Price: 6,842 yen (tax included)
- 42 postmenopausal Japanese women
- 12-week intake evaluation
- 10-hydroxy-2-decenoic acid: 28 mg
- 10-hydroxydecanoic acid: 4.8 mg

## An “Autumn Sweets Buffet” featuring seasonal delights such as large Shine Muscat grapes and rich roasted sweet potatoes, plus freshly made, decadently indulgent desserts

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000348.000085388.html
- anchor: #n2272730
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社京王プラザホテル、カルピス㈱

Facts:
- Weekdays: Adults 6,000 yen; children (ages 4 through elementary school) 4,000 yen
- Weekends and holidays: Adults 6,300 yen; children (ages 4 through elementary school) 4,000 yen
- 20 varieties in total, among others
- 12 varieties in total, among others

## Survive the “72 hours” after a disaster strikes! “DAISO’s recommended disaster-preparedness goods by timeline,” supervised by a disaster-prevention specialist

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000351.000039955.html
- anchor: #n2272729
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大創産業、DAISO、ダイソー、Standard Products、THREEPPY

Facts:
- Up to approximately 70 disaster-preparedness products
- Approximately 58,000 products
- 5,891 stores
- 771 billion yen
- 698.3 billion yen
- 2.7 billion yen

## HENNGE One launches single sign-on integration with the enterprise AI platform “GMO天秤AI Biz”

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000352.000007098.html
- anchor: #n2272728
- Companies mentioned: HENNGE株式会社、GMO天秤AI株式会社、GMO天秤AI Biz、HENNGE One

Facts:
- No. 1 domestic market share

## Forbes JAPAN and NTTドコモビジネス announce winners of the “Forbes JAPAN Xtrepreneur AWARD 2026,” recognizing co-creation projects

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000352.000017289.html
- anchor: #n2272727
- Companies mentioned: Forbes JAPAN、NTTドコモビジネス、リンクタイズ株式会社、ミライズウェルメディカルグループ、株式会社MEDiDENT、株式会社日南、株式会社Gab、株式会社大木工藝、共和ライフテクノ株式会社、株式会社オカムラ、株式会社チキンクラム、宮城県漁業協同組合 女川町支所、宮城県牡鹿郡女川町、BlueWX株式会社、ANAホールディングス株式会社、全日本空輸株式会社、慶應義塾大学、株式会社WHERE、株式会社パワーエックス、Nature Architects株式会社、株式会社浅野

Facts:
- Circulation: 80,000 copies
- List price: 1,200 yen (tax included)

## A sweet happiness that makes your heart flutter with all kinds of delights ♡ Milky Wonderland

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000354.000023547.html
- anchor: #n2272726
- Companies mentioned: B-R サーティワン アイスクリーム株式会社、株式会社不二家、バスキンロビンス

Facts:
- This collaboration will run from Tuesday, September 1, 2026,
- for a limited time through Wednesday, September 30
- [Price] Single, regular size: 420 yen
- [Price] Small double: 510 yen
- Regular double: 760 yen
- [Price] Small double: 680 yen
- Regular double: 930 yen
- [Price] 850 yen
- [Price] 650 yen
- [Price] Small, 8 pieces: 3,000 yen
- Regular, 8 pieces: 3,560 yen
- With more than 7,700 stores in 52 countries worldwide

## 【28卒 最新業界別人気企業ランキング〈人気業界TOP10編〉】 総合商社は伊藤忠商事が2位浮上などトップ5を独占。コンサル・ITは上位陣が軒並み順位を落とし向かい風

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000355.000008701.html
- anchor: #n2272725
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リーディングマーク、伊藤忠商事、三菱商事、三井物産、豊田通商、双日、兼松、野村総合研究所、PwCコンサルティング、アクセンチュア、デロイトトーマツ コンサルティング、三菱総合研究所、日本総合研究所、ベイカレント、味の素、サントリーホールディングス、キリンホールディングス、アサヒビール、三菱地所、東京建物、JR東海、全日本空輸、日本航空、NTTデータ、富士通、Google、日本IBM、富士フイルム、旭化成、AGC、積水化学工業、信越化学工業、花王、P＆Gジャパン、資生堂、三菱UFJ銀行、ソニーグループ、日立製作所、パナソニックグループ

Facts:
- 21.17% of votes
- Valid responses: 2069 people

## Easy to put on, with warmth for fall and winter in every step. A new flannel color joins Carrot®’s made-in-Japan baby shoe lineup

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000357.000010541.html
- anchor: #n2272724
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ムーンスター、Carrot®、ゲンキ・キッズ

Facts:
- Price: ¥6,050 (tax included)
- Operates approximately 50 stores nationwide

## アイリスオーヤマが新受注・出荷システムの帳票基盤にSVFを導入、国内11工場で1日10万枚、500種類の帳票を刷新

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000360.000053341.html
- anchor: #n2272723
- Companies mentioned: アイリスオーヤマ、ウイングアーク１ｓｔ株式会社、デロイトトーマツミック経済研究所株式会社

Facts:
- 11 plants in Japan
- 1日10万枚
- 500 types
- Productivity in form development improved by approximately 1.5 times
- More than 42,000 companies
- 30th anniversary in December 2026

## 株式会社ほぼ日 adopts “CloudFastener”

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000365.000009107.html
- anchor: #n2272722
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ほぼ日、株式会社サイバーセキュリティクラウド、AWS、Azure、Google Cloud

Facts:
- Established: August 2010

## Official website launched for the shared digital waybill “Bit Waybill®”

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000366.000014943.html
- anchor: #n2272721
- Companies mentioned: ロジザード株式会社、Bit Waybill®

Facts:
- On Monday, August 24, 2026

## [LANEIGE] Yuki Murata & Aloha Takamatsu become wizards in the land of sleep!? Limited-edition special sets with an exclusive “special clear card” go on sale during Qoo10 Mega Sale.

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000374.000021350.html
- anchor: #n2272720
- Companies mentioned: LANEIGE、Qoo10、超特急、アモーレパシフィックジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- [Price] 3,960 yen (tax included)
- ■発売日 2026年8月28日（金）15:00頃

## AULUMU launches “G05 Pro,” a MagSafe-compatible multi-stand with 8 functions in 1 and a built-in mini tool set

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000383.000089263.html
- anchor: #n2272719
- Companies mentioned: AULUMU、株式会社ロア・インターナショナル

Facts:
- 8 functions in 1 device
- 360° rotation
- 0°～80°
- Powerful 25N magnet
- Lightweight body weighing approximately 38g
- Approximately 6.5 mm thick
- Price: 5,800 yen (tax included)

## Givery fully adopts Salesforce’s AI and data platform, putting “Adaptive Websites” into production as the first Salesforce customer in the world to do so

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000392.000041550.html
- anchor: #n2272718
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セールスフォース・ジャパン、株式会社ギブリー、Salesforce

Facts:
- More than 20 diverse services and products
- Approximately 1.5% of all sessions
- Approximately 8% of sessions visiting service pages
- Approximately 50% reduction
- Open rate up 17%
- Click-through rate (CTR) up 18%

## “Internal side-job matching service” wins an Incentive Award at the 11th HRテクノロジー大賞 [Announcement]

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000395.000053429.html
- anchor: #n2272717
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日立ソリューションズ、HRテクノロジー大賞、国立研究開発法人産業技術総合研究所、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構、独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構、一般社団法人HRテクノロジーコンソーシアム、一般社団法人人的資本と企業価値向上研究会、一般社団法人ピープルアナリティクス＆HRテクノロジー協会、HR総研

Facts:
- More than 70% of employees said they experienced improved work efficiency or motivation
- Starting in April 2026, a recruitment feature will let employees view projects and issues and apply on their own
- 2024年9月から半年間、社内で実証実験が実施されました
- Established in 2016

## [Health Management Seminar] [Co-hosted by FiNC Technologies and Minacala] From “providing programs” to “supporting access”: Health management and new infrastructure to help employees balance work and treatment. September 9, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000401.000027329.html
- anchor: #n2272716
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FiNC Technologies、株式会社ミナカラ、NTTドコモ

Facts:
- September 9, 2026 (Wed.), 10:00–10:30
- September 9, 2026 (Wed.), 12:00–12:30
- September 9, 2026 (Wed.), 14:00–14:30
- Employees: 53 (as of April 1, 2026)

## [Seminar announcement] What changes should 自動車サプライヤー pursue now? ERP strategies and business transformation to succeed in the AI era

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000402.000088324.html
- anchor: #n2272715
- Companies mentioned: KPMGコンサルティング、インフォアジャパン、自動車サプライヤー

Facts:
- Date and time: September 16, 2026 (Wed.), 14:00–15:15
- Capacity: 100 people
- Application deadline: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 17:00

## DearOne publishes an explainer on Amplitude's new Zoning Insights feature

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000414.000002473.html
- anchor: #n2272714
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DearOne、株式会社NTTドコモ、Amplitude、Atlassian、NBCUniversal、Under Armour、Square、Contentsquare、VWO

Facts:
- Used by more than 4,900 companies

## To mark its 50th anniversary, a “まんが日本昔ばなし” POPUP store will open at the Azabudai Hills Gallery Space! The largest product lineup ever, including “龍と子” charms from the opening story and “にんげんっていいな” plush toys!

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000417.000048109.html
- anchor: #n2272713
- Companies mentioned: 森ビル株式会社、ニュートラルコーポレーション、株式会社愛企画センター、惣菜 麻布台 しゅん

Facts:
- The series comprises 1,470 episodes
- For customers who spend 5,000 yen or more, including tax
- Enjoy a commemorative photo with a 1.8m-tall “にんげん”
- A 6m-tall three-dimensional “龍と子” sculpture
- A washable, antibacterial basket BAG called “清潔っていいな” will be given as a set to the first 20 customers
- 1日30食限定

## ヨックモックの定番が期間限定パッケージで登場！「ハロウィンコレクション2026」 9月1日(火)より発売スタート！

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000423.000012005.html
- anchor: #n2272712
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヨックモック、ヨックモック

Facts:
- ¥864 including tax
- ¥950 including tax
- ¥2,160 including tax

## Smart storage for business essentials and heat-protection items: Say goodbye to “losing things in your bag”! Launching the “Accordion Bag,” with a pleated structure that makes its contents easy to see at a glance

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000425.000115161.html
- anchor: #n2272711
- Companies mentioned: 青山商事株式会社、洋服の青山、CORDURA(R)Advanced Fabrics

Facts:
- Sale price: ¥18,590 including tax

## Leading practitioners in generative AI and business implementation to take the stage: Practical insights for executives and leaders to overcome the “business implementation barriers” that await after AI adoption. AI Capital Management Forum 2026 in Autumn to be held

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000427.000024407.html
- anchor: #n2272710
- Companies mentioned: ストックマーク株式会社、パナソニックHD、東芝、旭化成、帝人グループ、味の素、JR東海、情報処理推進機構

Facts:
- To be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Akasaka Intercity Conference
- Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 13:00–15:50
- Capacity: 250 people

## Survey on generative AI becoming established in operations at large enterprises: Even in the most established use cases, 71.5% operate AI in a separate window using copy and paste

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000449.000048939.html
- anchor: #n2272709
- Companies mentioned: テックタッチ株式会社、IDEATECH

Facts:
- The share using AI directly within the screens of their usual business systems is just 20.6%
- “Enable AI use within business systems” ranked first at 48.0%
- 319 people responsible for or involved in promoting the use of generative AI at companies with at least 1,000 employees
- “Many people use it across multiple tasks, integrated into the flow of business systems and used naturally” accounted for 39.5%
- “Many people use it, and for some tasks, it is available within the screens of their usual business systems” accounted for 33.9%

## 追手門学院大図書館と茨木市教育委員会が共創企画を実施！幼児・児童と大学生が交流し、読書の魅力を伝える読み聞かせイベントを開催

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000454.000034112.html
- anchor: #n2272708
- Companies mentioned: 学校法人追手門学院、追手門学院大学、茨木市教育委員会、OIDAI Biblio Connect

Facts:
- Sept. 6, 2026
- Approximately 40 minutes

## Of the factors behind year-end tax adjustment fatigue, 73% involve “interactions” with employees. SmartHR aims to eliminate year-end tax adjustment “nameless tasks” through its employee portal

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000460.000015987.html
- anchor: #n2272707
- Companies mentioned: SmartHR、デロイト トーマツ ミック経済研究所株式会社

Facts:
- Checking and requesting corrections to incomplete submitted documents
- Following up and sending reminders to those who have not submitted their documents
- Responding to employee inquiries
- Explaining things to employees who do not know what they do not understand

## Milky, celebrating its 75th anniversary, teams up with サーティワン アイスクリーム for a sweet, gooey collaboration! 不二家 × サーティワン アイスクリーム collaboration products launch

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000469.000097396.html
- anchor: #n2272706
- Companies mentioned: 不二家、サーティワン アイスクリーム

Facts:
- Celebrating its 75th anniversary
- Launching on Tuesday, September 1, 2026
- ¥50-off coupon
- Valid from Tuesday, September 1, 2026, through Saturday, July 31, 2027
- Declared contents: 15 pieces
- Declared contents: 32 g
- Declared contents: 57 g
- ¥626 including tax

## “ぽんとね！,” the wedding industry's first tool for uncovering candid opinions, releases “Candid Opinion White Paper 2026,” analyzing responses from approximately 1,000 couples

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000474.000019494.html
- anchor: #n2272705
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウエディングパーク、ぽんとね！

Facts:
- Responses from approximately 1,000 couples
- “The atmosphere of the venue” at 75%
- “Planner service” at 73%
- “Food quality” at 49%
- “Whether the estimate is reasonable” at 32%
- “The atmosphere of the venue” at 25%
- “Quality and variety of attire” at 18%
- “Have we left anything out?” at 24%
- “Is our out-of-pocket expense a little too much?” at 23%
- “It’s not bad, but it lacks a deciding factor” at 23%
- “I wanted more suggestions (planner service)” at 22%

## キャンディモチーフのサンリオキャラクターズがナムコ限定で登場！ 『ナムコdeハロウィン2026～キャンディハウスファンタジー～』

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000476.000159118.html
- anchor: #n2272704
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイナムコエクスペリエンス、株式会社サンリオ、ナムコ、ナムコオンラインクレーン

Facts:
- Starting Friday, September 4, 2026
- 2026年9月4日(金)から11月3日(火･祝)まで
- Insert ¥500
- Insert ¥1,000
- Original stickers (12 designs in total)
- Mini acrylic charms (6 designs in total)

## Bywill to hold an event at a レノファ山口FC home game to make learning about J-Credits fun

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000505.000013100.html
- anchor: #n2272703
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バイウィル、レノファ山口FC、山口県、株式会社山口フィナンシャルグループ、株式会社レノファ山口

Facts:
- August 30, 2026 (Sunday)
- J-Credit awareness event: 17:45–18:00
- J-Credit booth: 15:00–19:00

## Launching in special “Pokémon packaging” designs celebrating Milcrea's 10th anniversary and Pokémon's 30th anniversary. A total of 1,000 people will win original Pokémon and Milcrea merchandise

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000527.000000515.html
- anchor: #n2272702
- Companies mentioned: 赤城乳業株式会社、株式会社ポケモン、株式会社ゲームフリーク、株式会社コーエーテクモゲームス、任天堂、クリーチャーズ、GAME FREAK inc.、KOEI TECMO GAMES

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: ¥486 (tax included)
- エネルギー（1本当たり）：96kcal
- Starting in late August 2026, “Milcrea Belgian Chocolate* Pokémon Campaign Package”
- Starting Monday, August 31, “Milcrea Rich Fresh Caramel* Pokémon Campaign Package”
- Since its launch in 2016
- 30 years since “Pokémon Red and Green” were released

## 山梨県大月市 and Nativ.media attract 90 applications for a Shine Muscat grape-picking experience to build connections with the region, against a capacity of 10 groups

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000532.000058260.html
- anchor: #n2272701
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フューチャーリンクネットワーク、アルファシステムサービス株式会社、山梨県大月市、SmartNews、Nativ.media

Facts:
- 90 groups applied for a capacity of 10 groups
- Approximately 6,000 PV
- Population: 20,670 people

## Check Point stops large-scale phishing attack disguised as debt relief, targeting more than 9,000 organizations

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000544.000021207.html
- anchor: #n2272700
- Companies mentioned: チェック・ポイント・ソフトウェア・テクノロジーズ、Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd.、NASDAQ: CHKP

Facts:
- More than 9,000 organizations
- Approximately 24,700 phishing emails
- Just 14 days

## Notice of the launch of sales of “SBI Insurance Cancer Insurance” and “SBI Insurance Overseas Travel Insurance” on the アルプス中央信金 website

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000568.000098438.html
- anchor: #n2272699
- Companies mentioned: SBI損害保険株式会社、アルプス中央信用金庫、SBIレミット株式会社、SBIインシュアランスグループ株式会社、SBIグループ

Facts:
- Starting Thursday, August 27, 2026
- Capital: 11 billion yen

## The 5th collaboration between “jouetie” and “LONSDALE” opens for preorders on Aug. 27 (Thu.)

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000571.000005203.html
- anchor: #n2272698
- Companies mentioned: MARK STYLER株式会社、jouetie、LONSDALE、RUNWAY channel、ZOZOTOWN

Facts:
- Price: ¥13,200 (tax included)
- Price: ¥8,910 (tax included)
- Price: ¥6,930 (tax included)
- Price: ¥5,940 (tax included)

## A delicious autumn lineup arrives at エクセルシオール カフェ: 3 osmanthus-scented drinks and 3 seasonal sweets, plus pasta and Exce rice dishes. New items launch on Sept. 10

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000582.000008784.html
- anchor: #n2272697
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドトールコーヒー、エクセルシオール カフェ

Facts:
- Price: R 680 yen (tax included) and up
- Price: R 650 yen (tax included) and up
- Price: 650 yen (tax included)
- Price: 630 yen (tax included)
- Price: 580 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥990 (tax included)
- Price: ¥880 (tax included)

## ジール provides hands-on support for building a modern data platform in anticipation of stronger AI integration with マネジメントソリューションズ

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000582.000016467.html
- anchor: #n2272696
- Companies mentioned: ジール、マネジメントソリューションズ、アバントグループ、Snowflake、TROCCO、dbt Cloud、SAP、Salesforce、HASOL、アバント、インターネットディスクロージャー、ディーバ、VISTA

Facts:
- Cuts data aggregation time by approximately 30 minutes
- 1時間に1回という高頻度のデータ更新

## “TOFROM YAESU TOWER,” a large-scale redevelopment complex directly connected to Tokyo Station, and the “TOFROM YAESU TOWER Opening Festival” will be held from Sept. 10

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000587.000052843.html
- anchor: #n2272695
- Companies mentioned: 東京建物株式会社、BALDYS、IMADEYA、TeaRoom、FPM、Jazztronik、RHYMESTER、日本設計、大林組、大成建設

Facts:
- 約1,200㎡
- Approximately 6 meters tall
- Discount coupons worth ¥1,000,000 in total
- 51 floors above ground
- 4 floors underground
- Approximately 250 m tall
- 約10,600㎡
- 約225,000㎡

## [A hugely popular restaurant guaranteed to draw a line] 金澤濃厚豚骨ラーメン神仙 富山駅前店 opens on Aug. 27!

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000591.000019432.html
- anchor: #n2272694
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社全力の元、金澤濃厚豚骨ラーメン神仙 富山駅前店、神仙公式アプリ

Facts:
- “Rich Tonkotsu Ramen” (950 yen, tax included)
- “Noto Rock Seaweed Rich Tonkotsu Ramen” (1,130 yen, tax included)
- Founded in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, in 2003
- Made its first entry into Toyama Prefecture in April 2026
- Seating capacity: 34 (12 counter seats / 22 table seats)

## The moon-viewing season is here again at 吉野家! Simmered, topped, and double moon-viewing! “Moon-Viewing Beef and Egg Set Meal” and “Moon-Viewing Beef and Egg Bowl” go on sale today

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000592.000019432.html
- anchor: #n2272693
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社吉野家、吉野家

Facts:
- Price before tax: 726 yen
- Dine-in price, tax included: 798 yen
- Takeout price, tax included: 784 yen
- Price before tax: 636 yen
- Dine-in price, tax included: 699 yen
- Takeout price, tax included: 686 yen
- Get 200 yen off for use the next day!
- Spend at least 300 yen, tax included

## [Country-Specific Expatriate Training] Hungary edition now available! <INSIGHT ACADEMY E-Learning>, specializing in global talent development

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000602.000077877.html
- anchor: #n2272692
- Companies mentioned: インサイトアカデミー株式会社、Sudy & Co.、ジャパン・インターカルチュラル・コンサルティング社、中東三井物産、富士ゼロックス株式会社、元タイ富士ゼロックス株式会社、日タイ・ロングステイ・ネットワーク、日タイ・ロングステイ＆ビジネス・ネットワーク

Facts:
- Offers country-specific expatriate courses for 28 countries
- Instructors are carefully selected professionals with a proven track record of providing country-specific expatriate training to an average of more than 100 global companies
- More than 1,500 cumulative course participants
- Capital: 95 million yen

## The “SAKAMOTO DAYS SECRET BAR & CAFE,” a collaboration cafe for the TV anime “SAKAMOTO DAYS,” opens for a limited time in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya!

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000613.000023331.html
- anchor: #n2272691
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エスエルディー、Collabo_Index、TableCheck

Facts:
- Friday, August 28, 2026
- Oct. 5 (Mon.)
- Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
- Nov. 23 (Mon.)
- 75-minute timed sessions
- Cancellation fee: 100%

## A collaboration cafe themed around “A Banquet at Palsifal Palace” to celebrate the release of “Another Eden Begins”☆ Opening at Collabo_Index Nagoya PARCO store!

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000614.000023331.html
- anchor: #n2272690
- Companies mentioned: Collabo_Index、Nintendo、Steam、TableCheck、SLD

Facts:
- Scheduled for release on Sept. 17, 2026 (Thu.)
- Opening scheduled for Aug. 28, 2026 (Fri.)
- A ¥550 cover charge

## 三菱総合研究所と日立、特別高圧帯の系統用蓄電池事業者向けに電力トレーディング高度化支援のサービス提供における協業開始

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000614.000067590.html
- anchor: #n2272689
- Companies mentioned: 三菱総合研究所、日立製作所、JEPX、OCCTO

Facts:
- Scheduled to launch in fiscal 2027
- 2025年度(2026年3月期)売上収益は10兆5,867億円
- As of the end of March 2026, it had 606 consolidated subsidiaries
- The company has approximately 290,000 employees worldwide

## [Sept. 3 is Sleep Day] The trending “sound that makes babies fall asleep quickly”: approximately 7割 of users said it helped them fall asleep more easily

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000637.000034798.html
- anchor: #n2272688
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オトバンク、audiobook.jp、千葉音声研究所、日本睡眠学会、睡眠健康推進機構、日本マーケティングリサーチ機構

Facts:
- 385,000 cumulative downloads
- More than approximately 15,000 comments and inquiries by email and phone
- 69.5% of users said it became “easier” or “somewhat easier” to fall asleep
- 利用目的の1位は「お子さま（未就学）の寝かしつけ」（83.5％）
- 15.4% used it “to help themselves fall asleep”
- 272 users of “The Sound That Makes Babies Fall Asleep Quickly” responded to the survey
- 62.5% were in their 30s
- 82.4% were women
- 79.3% had a “0-year-old” child

## [Anker] Sales begin for “Eufy Wall Light Cam S4,” a wall light camera that combines security and outdoor lighting in 1 device

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000669.000016775.html
- anchor: #n2272687
- Companies mentioned: アンカー・ジャパン株式会社、Ankerグループ、Eufy

Facts:
- Retail price: 29,990 yen, tax included
- The camera angle can be adjusted vertically by up to 45° depending on the installation height
- Equipped with a high-capacity 10000mAh battery
- Approximately 2 months of continuous operation on 1 charge
- Reduces false detections by up to 70%
- Alarm siren up to 100 dB

## A cool, refreshing late-summer treat! ジョナサン’s first chocolate mint offerings bring a refreshing yet subtly bitter grown-up twist!

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000688.000017486.html
- anchor: #n2272686
- Companies mentioned: ジョナサン、株式会社すかいらーくレストランツ、すかいらーく

Facts:
- Chocolate Mint Jona Parfait DX: 1,499 yen (1,649 yen including tax)
- Chocolate Mint Jona Parfait: 999 yen (1,099 yen including tax)
- 自家製プリンとチョコミントのジョナサンデー 699円（税込769円）
- Mini Chocolate Mint Parfait: 449 yen (494 yen including tax)
- Mix-and-Match Shake (Chocolate Mint): 599 yen (659 yen including tax)
- Crispy Pie Chocolate Mint Mille-Feuille: 699 yen (769 yen including tax)
- Chocolate Mint Chiffon Cake: 499 yen (549 yen including tax)

## ベーシック’s AI workflow tool “workrun” begins integration with ネクスウェイ’s “CPaaS NOW”

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000705.000006585.html
- anchor: #n2272685
- Companies mentioned: ベーシック、ネクスウェイ、workrun、CPaaS NOW

Facts:
- More than 100 services, including SaaS, CRM, chat, and email

## Arts education that goes beyond “deepening expertise”: One year after 京都芸術大学 launched its “minor program,” which allows students to learn beyond their specialized fields, students’ perspectives have broadened

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000713.000026069.html
- anchor: #n2272684
- Companies mentioned: 京都芸術大学、KUA、瓜生通信

Facts:
- Offers more than 100 programs annually
- Approximately 24,000 students enrolled
- Approximately 40–50 students in the first semester
- It exceeded 100 people in the later period.
- A dozen or so students began their studies as the 1st cohort.

## A link confirmed between habitual natto consumption and lower rates of mild cognitive impairment and depressive tendencies among older adults

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000720.000065533.html
- anchor: #n2272683
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 Mizkan Holdings、ミツカン グループイノベーションセンター、鹿児島大学

Facts:
- Health check data from 616 adults aged 65 and older analyzed
- 133 people (21.6%) had mild cognitive impairment
- 125 people (20.3%) had depressive tendencies
- 351 people (57.0%) had a habit of eating natto at least 2–3 times a week
- There was a significant negative association with mild cognitive impairment ([OR]: 0.63, 95% CI: 0.42–0.95, p=0.025)
- A significant negative association with depressive tendencies also remained after adjustment ([OR]: 0.63, 95% CI: 0.41–0.97, p=0.037)

## Traveling to Beppu with your dog is now more convenient: day-use access to the cafe and indoor dog run begins Sept. 1, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000727.000010207.html
- anchor: #n2272682
- Companies mentioned: Relo Hotels＆Resorts、株式会社リロバケーションズ、別府 丘と海のドッグリゾート、くにさき森と海のドッグリゾート

Facts:
- Start date: Sept. 1, 2026 (Tuesday) onward
- Hours: 13:30–17:30
- Price: 1,100 yen (tax included) / up to 2 dogs
- 3頭目以降、1頭につき500円（税込）
- Number of rooms: 38

## Make a delightful egg sandwich just the way you like it! A new “Egg Sandwich Filling” from “キユーピーのたまご,” offering the fun of mashing it yourself and authentic flavor

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000744.000044559.html
- anchor: #n2272681
- Companies mentioned: キユーピー株式会社、キユーピーグループ

Facts:
- “Eggs brighten up the dining table (54.4%→59.9%)”
- “Eating eggs lifts my mood (43.0%→48.1%)”
- Survey participants: 1,500 married women nationwide, aged 20–74

## SmartNews expands partnership with UUUM, ramping up efforts to turn creators’ YouTube videos into articles using AI

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000757.000007945.html
- anchor: #n2272680
- Companies mentioned: スマートニュース株式会社、UUUM株式会社、釣りよかでしょう。、UUUM GOLF、Marina Takewaki、とみビデオ、あざみ夫婦、ゴルフでいきます。、ピックルボールジャパンTV【船水雄太】、UUUMストリーマー部（仮）、北呑みふぇると酒場の2次会。、ハルキの生活、佐藤 優里亜、北呑みふぇると酒場。、はまちこちゃんねる、ひまひま家

Facts:
- Content distribution will begin for all 14 groups
- The most-read article has recorded more than 80,000 PV
- The initiative has generated more than 1.5 million video views to date
- A creator with more than 1 million subscribers
- The main channel, “水溜りボンド,” has more than 4 million subscribers

## AIデータ社 announces a new framework, “Public Operations AI™,” powered by AI孔明 on IDX, to shift public operations from dependence on individuals to organizational intelligence — AI Public on IDX

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000798.000040956.html
- anchor: #n2272679
- Companies mentioned: AIデータ株式会社、AI孔明 on IDX、Tokkyo.Ai

Facts:
- Information search time reduced by about 70%
- Application and processing time reduced by about 60%
- Consultation response time reduced by about 50%
- Working hours reduced by about 40%
- Operating costs reduced by about 30%

## 【DEAN & DELUCA】Two “Coconut Cloud” drinks featuring layers of autumn ingredients arrive, combining pistachio and pear, or purple sweet potato and osmanthus; available for a limited time from Sept. 3

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000805.000036230.html
- anchor: #n2272678
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウェルカム、DEAN & DELUCA

Facts:
- ¥778 (tax included)
- ￥745
- 20 market stores
- 27 cafes

## With sales at 133% of the previous year, CW-X launches a new product in its [SPORTSゆれケアBra] line for high school students, designed for comfortable wear over long periods from classes through club activities!

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000807.000009664.html
- anchor: #n2272677
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ワコール、CW-X

Facts:
- Sales are at 133% of the previous year
- Suggested retail price: 5,500 yen (tax included)

## Vulnerability management cloud yamory adds detection of vulnerabilities not covered by Windows Update

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000835.000034075.html
- anchor: #n2272676
- Companies mentioned: アシュアード、Visional、yamory

## 【サントリー天然水 “ちょ備蓄” Project】Conducts survey on attitudes toward evacuation during disasters and the state of emergency stockpiles

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000851.000027480.html
- anchor: #n2272675
- Companies mentioned: サントリービバレッジ＆フード、サントリー天然水、内閣府

Facts:
- About 60% (59.0%) of people hope to shelter at home
- Just 4.6% said they were “adequately prepared”
- The number of evacuees is estimated at up to about 4.8 million
- The food shortage at evacuation shelters over 7 days is estimated at about 13 million meals
- “There is no storage space / my home is too small” (28.1%)
- “I think it would cost too much to get everything” (26.3%)
- “I don’t know what to stockpile or how much” (23.6%)
- “The amount needed is too large, so it feels difficult to get everything” (20.2%)
- “If you are going to stockpile, the amount needed and

## Thank you for waiting! “White Chocolate Bar Ice Cream” goes on sale nationwide for the first time in 2 years as a fall and winter staple, launching Sept. 21. Campaigns will also offer chances to win Amazon gift cards and original QUO cards

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000873.000019896.html
- anchor: #n2272674
- Companies mentioned: 森永製菓株式会社、Amazon、QUO

Facts:
- Chocolate makes up about 45% of the product
- Amazon gift card worth 10,000 yen
- Chocolate Bar Ice Cream original QUO card (worth 500 yen)

## LIFULL InvestmentがエードMYバンクと業務提携 LIFULL 不動産クラウドファンディングにて 第1号ファンドを2026年9月2日12:00から募集開始

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000911.000033058.html
- anchor: #n2272673
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LIFULL、株式会社LIFULL Investment、株式会社エードMYバンク

Facts:
- Total offering amount: 175,000,000 yen
- Projected yield: 6.1%
- Investment period: Sept. 25, 2026–July 14, 2028 (about 22 months)

## BEENOS releases “Cross-Border E-Commerce × Trends in the First Half of 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000922.000035599.html
- anchor: #n2272672
- Companies mentioned: BEENOS、Buyee、JNTO

Facts:
- A remarkable growth rate of 91.4%
- The number of purchases surged to more than 6 times the level in the same period last year
- Soared significantly, with a growth rate exceeding 300%
- Among apparel items, “shirts and blouses” and “T-shirts and cut-and-sew tops” saw the biggest increase in purchases. Outside apparel, “hats and caps,” where shoppers are less likely to be unsure about sizing, saw the largest increase, growing by more than 40%.
- Rapid expansion, with a growth rate of 73.4%
- The growth rate also exceeded 30%, providing a strong boost
- The growth rate also surpassed 50%
- The fashion category in the region also saw growth of more than 70%

## High-quality convenience for travel and everyday use: Proteca introduces the domestically made soft-sided carry-on “Solie 4 Casual”

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000969.000015319.html
- anchor: #n2272671
- Companies mentioned: エース株式会社、PROTECA

Facts:
- Unlimited free product repairs for 3 years
- A total of 10 years of product coverage

## 資生堂パーラー サロン・ド・カフェ ラゾーナ川崎店 presents a limited menu brimming with the rich flavors and colors of the harvest season!

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000990.000006543.html
- anchor: #n2272670
- Companies mentioned: 資生堂パーラー、資生堂パーラー サロン・ド・カフェ ラゾーナ川崎店、ラゾーナ川崎店

Facts:
- “Parfait with Mino Chestnuts from Gifu Prefecture” 2,860 yen
- “Parfait with Shine Muscat ‘Hariou’ and New Pione grapes from Okayama Prefecture” 2,860 yen
- “Parfait with Japanese Golden Peaches” 2,860 yen
- “ラゾーナ川崎店限定 Hamburger Steak Set” 3,200 yen
- “Salon de Cafe Story” 1,980 yen

## The 2nd “Number SPORTS OF THE YEAR” to be held! Who will receive this year’s prestigious award? Entries open for the 2nd “Number Sports Reporting Photography Award”!

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001089.000043732.html
- anchor: #n2272669
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社文藝春秋、トヨタ自動車株式会社、株式会社サンリオ、株式会社りらいぶ

Facts:
- Prize: 300,000 yen
- Grand Prix: 1 work
- Excellence Award: 3 works
- Jan. 25, 2027 (Monday), evening
- 2026年8月7日（金）～10月31日（土）

## [なか卯] A hearty morning bowl to mix well and eat in a flash! New release: Chicken Soboro Mixed Rice Breakfast, featuring sweet-and-savory minced chicken and sticky, tender toppings

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001120.000097263.html
- anchor: #n2272668
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社なか卯、なか卯

Facts:
- We offer great-value breakfasts starting at ¥320, tax included
- Scheduled to be sold at 446 stores
- A single serving of Chicken Soboro is available for ¥130

## 3 new kids' gear items from Smile LOGOS! New releases: a chair with adjustable height to suit growing children, and a doodle table that can be written on again and again!

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001125.000032114.html
- anchor: #n2272566
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ロゴスコーポレーション、LOGOS、Smile LOGOS

Facts:
- Price: ¥6,490 (tax included)
- Price: ¥7,480 (tax included)
- Price: ¥4,950 (tax included)
- Total weight: (approx.) 2.0kg
- Total weight: (approx.) 2.3kg
- Total weight: (approx.) 1.2kg
- Load capacity: (approx.) 80kg
- Load capacity: (approx.) 30kg
- Seat height: 25/32cm
- Height: 15cm

## [Sunshine 60 Observatory] Tenbou Park Autumn Sky Play＊Sept. 10 (Thursday)–Nov. 30 (Monday)＊

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001145.000020364.html
- anchor: #n2272565
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンシャインシティ、日本農林再生保全センター（JAFREC）、豊島区立駒込福祉作業所、文芸社出版文化振興基金、ぴーかぶー、くまざわ書店

Facts:
- An observation deck 251m above sea level
- The picture-book collection has been expanded to approximately 150 books for a limited time, 3 times its usual size
- ぶどう狩り：1,700円（1⼈あたりぶどう1房を収穫
- 梨狩り：1,600円（1⼈あたり梨2個を収穫
- For purchases on Sept. 24 (Thursday) or 25 (Friday), up to ¥1,600 → ¥1,120
- For purchases on Sept. 26 (Saturday), ¥1,800 → ¥1,440

## セルシス accelerates the rollout of CLIP STUDIO PAINT in Latin America, sponsoring comic and anime events in Brazil and Argentina

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001158.000005223.html
- anchor: #n2272564
- Companies mentioned: セルシス、CLIP STUDIO PAINT

Facts:
- 全世界で6,000万人以上

## Trending keywords include protein, “menpa,” heat-evolved chili peppers, portable products, and “shūkatsu”⁉ [Aug. 31 is Vegetable Day] Oisix forecasts the next big trends in vegetables and fruit for 2027!

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001229.000008895.html
- anchor: #n2272563
- Companies mentioned: オイシックス株式会社、Oisix、タイミー

Facts:
- More than 4,000 farm producers
- More than 350,000 customers nationwide
- Approximately 60,000 product reviews annually
- 1.757 million people
- 987,000 people
- Approximately 700,000 people

## [koe donuts] “Dango Donuts” inspired by Jugoya are back this year! 6 donuts featuring autumn flavors such as roasted sweet potato and Japanese chestnuts go on sale Sept. 1 (Tuesday)

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001246.000036659.html
- anchor: #n2272562
- Companies mentioned: koe donuts、koe donuts kyoto、株式会社ストライプインターナショナル

Facts:
- 6 types in total
- Price: ¥380
- Price: ¥800 each
- 2026 Jugoya
- Tuesday, September 1
- Monday, October 5

## [大塚商会] Launches “Dokodemo CDM”

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001267.000009712.html
- anchor: #n2272561
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大塚商会、box

Facts:
- From ¥25,000 per month
- Sept. 1, 2026

## “Bring Your Record Night” on the road: a social event connecting hotels, neighborhoods and people through music / ザ ロイヤルパーク キャンバス 神戸三宮

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001382.000039557.html
- anchor: #n2272560
- Companies mentioned: ザ ロイヤルパーク キャンバス 神戸三宮、神戸VARIT.、ロイヤルパークホテルズ、三菱地所ホテルズ&リゾーツ株式会社

Facts:
- Number of guest rooms: 170
- 25 hotels nationwide
- 6,397 rooms
- One-drink minimum; from ¥500

## NEC contributes to extending the operational period of the X-ray imaging and spectroscopy satellite XRISM, and creates a collaboration visual featuring XRISM and Ultraman Blazar

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001423.000078149.html
- anchor: #n2272559
- Companies mentioned: 日本電気株式会社、国立研究開発法人宇宙航空研究開発機構、株式会社円谷プロダクション、NEC

Facts:
- A decision has been made to extend routine operations and the project by approximately 3.5 years (through March 2030)
- Exceeded its design life (3 years)
- Mass: approx. 2.3t
- Orbital altitude: approx. 550±50km
- Orbital inclination: approx. 31 degrees
- Orbital period: approx. 96 minutes
- Launch date: Sept. 7, 2023 (Japan Standard Time)

## [Sept. 14] Research presentation at the 51st Annual Conference of the Japan Society for Educational Technology 《In-person venue》

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001448.000012383.html
- anchor: #n2272558
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社デジタル・ナレッジ、東京学芸大学、徳島大学

Facts:
- More than 3,000 companies have adopted the service
- From Saturday, September 12, 2026

## Catch every split-second moment that decides the winner with a 300Hz refresh rate: launch of “MAG 255PXF,” a gaming monitor for esports with a 24.5-inch screen and 0.5ms response time

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001485.000053749.html
- anchor: #n2272557
- Companies mentioned: エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社、MSI

Facts:
- Ultra-fast 300Hz refresh rate
- 0.5ms response time (GTG, minimum)
- 24.5-inch Full HD
- Speakers (2W + 2W)

## MSI Store-exclusive models of the “Modern S” business laptop series, featuring インテル® Core™ Ultra processors and supporting AI applications, go on sale

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001488.000053749.html
- anchor: #n2272556
- Companies mentioned: エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社、MSI、インテル®

Facts:
- 14-inch model “Modern 14S AI+ G3M”
- 16-inch model “Modern 16S AI+ G3M”
- 120Hz-compatible WUXGA display
- Available in stages starting today, Aug. 27, 2026 (Thursday)

## Milk tea made with seasonal fruit is popular: premium “リプトン Apple Temptation Caramel Milk Tea,” with an enjoyable apple flavor, available nationwide for a limited time this fall and winter starting Sept. 8 (Tuesday)

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001499.000021580.html
- anchor: #n2272555
- Companies mentioned: 森永乳業、リプトン

Facts:
- According to Euromonitor International: total retail sales value share in the combined tea and tea-based beverages category (2025)

## A classic caramel flavor with a hint of vanilla for a luxurious, dessert-like taste! “PARM（パルム） Caramel Vanille” available nationwide for a limited time starting Sept. 7 (Monday)

- Published: 2026-08-27T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001506.000021580.html
- anchor: #n2272554
- Companies mentioned: 森永乳業、PARM（パルム）

Facts:
- Available nationwide for a limited time starting Sept. 7 (Monday)
- Net quantity: 300ml (50ml × 6 bars)
- Suggested retail price: ¥630 (excluding tax)
- Kaga roasted-stem hojicha accounts for 10% of the hojicha ingredients