# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-27 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 3 of 11

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 904 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 173 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Application of the Disaster Relief Act in connection with the heavy rain disaster that began on August 27, Reiwa 8

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:39:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008907.000001355.html
- anchor: #n2273795
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WOWOW

Facts:
- 0120-814-619 (Hours: 9:00-20:00 / open every day)

## Osaka Memorial Park’s “Takeda-style Kofun Cemetery” information session sets a new record for applicants. The additional 5th session has also reached capacity, leaving only 1 session available [株式会社前方後円墳]

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:38:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000146985.html
- anchor: #n2273796
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社前方後円墳、大阪メモリアルパーク販売株式会社

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

## 【調査結果】自分を「スマホ中毒」だと感じる小学生は37％、中学生では52.5％。そう感じる理由の1位は「気づいたら1時間以上いじっていたとき」

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:37:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000444.000023383.html
- anchor: #n2273797
- Companies mentioned: ニフティ株式会社、ニフティキッズ

Facts:
- 39.7% of elementary school students and 75.9% of junior high school students said they have a smartphone of their own
- Among elementary school students, 63% said “I don’t think so”
- Among junior high school students, 52.5% said “I think so”
- Among elementary and junior high school students who do not have a smartphone, 89.8% said they had wanted a smartphone of their own

## From Kitakyushu | Established 一般社団法人北九州実家じまいコンサルタント協会 on August 8, Reiwa 8, as a comprehensive support service to help people unsure how to deal with their parents’ homes.

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:36:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187207.html
- anchor: #n2273798
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人北九州実家じまいコンサルタント協会、株式会社ウィルステップ、株式会社SMILE’s、日本実業出版社、あさ出版

Facts:
- The vacant-home rate is 16.0%
- Approximately 82,000 homes
- More than 4,000 used-home sales

## ＆ やど管理 begins offering property management services in Saitama Prefecture, strengthening its support network in the Kanto region

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:36:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000192.000069732.html
- anchor: #n2273799
- Companies mentioned: ココザス株式会社、＆ やど管理、COCO VILLA 長瀞

Facts:
- Within approximately 1–2 hours of central Tokyo

## Two scalp-care products launch simultaneously on August 28, 2026: the patented top-of-the-line “Premium FOX Kassa Far-Infrared Hairbrush” and the revamped “Silicone-Free Recovery Hair & Scalp Serum,” formulated with new ingredients

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:36:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000078351.html
- anchor: #n2273800
- Companies mentioned: SNOW FOX SKINCARE、株式会社Apex Commerce

Facts:
- Scalp surface temperature rises by up to +1.0°C

## 13-screen synchronized digital signage, “Shizutetsu Multi Vision,” to be installed at the 新静岡駅 ticket gates and the 新静岡セノバ pedestrian passage

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:35:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000012627.html
- anchor: #n2273801
- Companies mentioned: 静岡鉄道株式会社、新静岡駅、新静岡バスターミナル、新静岡セノバ

Facts:
- Scheduled for completion in late August 2026

## The 500-yen stamina yakiniku rice bowl is a hot deal! Ebisu’s neighborhood Chinese restaurant えびす飯店 to hold a soft opening from August 28, with discount tickets also available

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:34:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000045707.html
- anchor: #n2273802
- Companies mentioned: えびす飯店、株式会社ムジャキフーズ

Facts:
- Stamina yakiniku rice bowl: 500 yen
- Set-meal ticket: 800 yen

## National competition “0123 SALES CONTEST 2026” to test sales skills; 20 selected participants from across Japan compete to determine the No. 1 moving sales representative

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:33:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000014945.html
- anchor: #n2273803
- Companies mentioned: アート引越センター株式会社

Facts:
- Approximately 430 sales staff nationwide
- Within the 30-minute time limit
- Approximately 120 attendees at the venue, including managers

## Notice Regarding the Start of Exercise of the 8th Stock Acquisition Rights

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:33:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000088876.html
- anchor: #n2273804
- Companies mentioned: スターシーズ株式会社、Cantor Fitzgerald Europe、サステナブルエナジー投資事業有限責任組合

## File-sharing service ByteChips publishes an investigation report measuring connections made by its download page: the recipient screen loads up to 251 requests and connects to 88 hosts

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:33:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000177942.html
- anchor: #n2273805
- Companies mentioned: ByteChips、株式会社ヒーリングソリューションズ、無料ファイル転送サービスA社、無料ファイル転送サービスB社

Facts:
- Loads up to 251 requests
- Connects to 88 hosts
- Of those, 69 were advertising and analytics companies
- ByteChips (our company): 6 requests
- 1 connected host
- 1ファイル100MBまで無料で利用でき

## Survey on the realities of handling “difficult cases” conducted at all 29 community comprehensive support centers in 名古屋市; training for all staff planned for September

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:30:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000103311.html
- anchor: #n2273806
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社想ひ人、名古屋市社会福祉協議会、名古屋市、名古屋市療養サービス事業団

Facts:
- All Ikiiki Support Centers in 名古屋市 (29 centers)
- In September 2026, we will hold a briefing and training session for staff at all centers based on the survey results.
- More than 12,000 consultations
- Capital: ¥15 million

## [Ramen Kairikiya] A decadent monster is born! A super-indulgent menu weighing more than 1.5 kg and containing approximately 2,000 kcal is also on offer! The “Garlic Back-Fat Soy Sauce Ramen” returns this year, upgraded and available for a limited time!

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:30:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000185678.html
- anchor: #n2273807
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社魁力屋、株式会社SAKIGAKEホールディングス、三田製麺所、札幌みその

Facts:
- Total weight exceeds 1.5 kg
- Approximately 2,000 kcal
- Cumulative sales of 500,000 servings
- 192 locations nationwide
- Operating 288 stores in Japan and overseas
- Capital: 925.16 million yen

## 株式会社かぜ completes registration as a financial instruments intermediary (IFA) and launches asset management services in Hokkaido

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000186827.html
- anchor: #n2273827
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社かぜ、株式会社SBI証券、株式会社オープンハウスグループ、株式会社そら

Facts:
- Customer assets under intermediary services total 50 billion yen

## NGK株式会社 selects Biznet’s procurement management platform after comparing approximately 10 companies

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000186919.html
- anchor: #n2273826
- Companies mentioned: NGK株式会社、ビズネット株式会社

Facts:
- Cuts approximately 4,500 work hours annually
- Adopted by more than 14,000 companies

## 健康経営優良法人2027の申請受付開始。「今年は何をすれば？」悩む人事・総務担当者を株式会社walksが支援

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000179036.html
- anchor: #n2273825
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社walks、健康経営優良法人

Facts:
- The deadline for the large enterprise category is 17:00 on October 9
- The deadlines are 17:00 on October 16 for the small and medium-sized enterprise category and 17:00 on October 9 for the large enterprise category
- Ongoing and renewal support: 50,000 yen (excluding tax)

## “Seniors using AI” move into entrepreneurship—88% of applicants use generative AI, and the oldest is 80. “Entrepreneurship Program for People Aged 60 and Over” exceeds capacity; deadline August 31 | Yokohama, Kannai

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000183566.html
- anchor: #n2273824
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SilverX、Social Editor、帝国データバンク、日本政策金融公庫

Facts:
- The oldest participant is 80
- Applicants’ average age is 63.6
- 33.5% of people in their 60s nationwide have experience using generative AI
- Approximately 15% of representatives of newly established companies are aged 60 or older
- The average age of business founders is 43.7
- Employment rate among people aged 60–64 is approximately 75%

## Private Pilates studio with fully private rooms さんはぴ to open a new “Wako location” in Wako, Saitama Prefecture, on August 29, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000143113.html
- anchor: #n2273823
- Companies mentioned: さんはぴ、さんはぴ合同会社

Facts:
- Operates 18 locations in Saitama Prefecture
- More than half of members are in their 40s–60s
- Customer retention rate of more than 90%
- Pilates, 4 sessions per month (45 minutes): 23,900 yen
- Pilates, 4 sessions per month (60 minutes): 30,800 yen
- Pilates, 6 sessions per month (45 minutes): 34,400 yen
- Pilates, 6 sessions per month (60 minutes): 44,550 yen

## 朝日カルチャーセンター × ボストリー・ミュージック・アカデミー: “Sing and Learn with Michael Rivas♪ Tips on English Song Pronunciation and Singing, Taught by a Native Speaker”—3 sessions starting Friday, October 16

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000141781.html
- anchor: #n2273822
- Companies mentioned: Glocal Consulting株式会社、朝日カルチャーセンター、ボストリー・ミュージック・アカデミー、NHK、WBC、Bリーグ、バークリー音楽院、株式会社オリエンタルランド、Apple

Facts:
- Members: 11,649 yen
- General admission: 14,949 yen
- 1日あたり195円

## A new approach to ad review: “7 AI perspectives.” ILI launches “Ethical Lens”

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000141808.html
- anchor: #n2273821
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ILI、電通

Facts:
- 7 AI-perspective lenses

## 「52+10」って何？ 52L＋着脱式10L、運ぶときはひとつ、動くときはふたつの大型バックパック「TRÄGER 52+10」登場

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000061040.html
- anchor: #n2273820
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社RATELWORKS、YKK®、DURAFLEX®

Facts:
- 52L main pack
- Detachable 10L bag
- Price: 27,800 yen (tax included)
- Weight of main pack: approximately 1.7 kg
- Weight of 10L bag: approximately 0.25 kg
- Recommended load: 10–20 kg

## 【ハレルヤベイビー×カラオケまねきねこ】仔縞楽々先生描き下ろしのイラストを使用した限定グッズ登場！ 2026年8月27日13：00より開催！

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000178734.html
- anchor: #n2273819
- Companies mentioned: ハレルヤベイビー、カラオケまねきねこ、株式会社コシダカ、株式会社コシダカホールディングス、集英社、君恋、仔縞楽々先生

Facts:
- Operates 719 カラオケまねきねこ locations nationwide (as of the end of July 2026)
- Also operates in 4 countries overseas: South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia
- 813 stores in 5 countries worldwide, including Japan (as of the end of January 2026)
- Revenue: 69.387 billion yen (consolidated, fiscal year ended August 2025)

## [Recorded sessions and presentation materials now available] Featuring Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Daigasエナジー, サントリーロジスティクス, 味の素, ファイネット, セイリョウライン, サンライズ物流, AGC, HONDA and others — TDBC Forum 2026

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000032158.html
- anchor: #n2273818
- Companies mentioned: 経済産業省、国土交通省、Daigasエナジー、サントリーロジスティクス、味の素、ファイネット、セイリョウライン、サンライズ物流、AGC、HONDA、松浦通運、行政書士事務所TAKO・GIVER、菱木運送、本田技研工業、首都圏物流、アスア、イーサポートリンク、新宮運送、植村建設、大河原運送、ローランド・ベルガー、名古屋大学、TDBC、サスティナビリティ・DX推進協議会

Facts:
- 640 companies and 875 people registered in advance
- A total of 1,964 attendees, including same-day participants
- Currently has 210 member companies

## Job-search site “Taiken Nyusha” to launch “Post-Entry Simulation,” a new feature that uses AI to show applicants what happens after joining, on August 27

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000071.000051998.html
- anchor: #n2273817
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社体験入社、日本経済新聞

Facts:
- Available from August 27, 2026
- Approximately 30% say, “I trusted the job posting, joined the company, and regretted it when I changed jobs”
- More than 40% of those who regretted their decision left within 1 year of joining
- 2 in 3 say, “I hesitated to apply because the job posting alone didn’t show what the job was really like”
- Job openings posted by companies that remain unfilled (unfilled job openings)
- The vacancy rate is 2.6%
- Among people who changed jobs and started new positions, 31.5% saw their wages decrease compared with their previous jobs
- 22.0% saw their wages decrease by at least 10%
- “Video” received 86.1% support as the most effective way to understand the realities of a job after joining a company

## A night to savor Okinawa’s charms: “INTERFIELD Premium Collaboration Dinner” to be held on September 21 (Monday, national holiday)

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000038627.html
- anchor: #n2273816
- Companies mentioned: ANAインターコンチネンタル万座ビーチリゾート、MUSHROOM TOKYO、No Code、インターコンチネンタル ホテルズ＆リゾーツ、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ

Facts:
- 【Price】33,000 yen per person
- 【Capacity】40 people
- Has 242 properties and 77,027 rooms in more than 70 countries worldwide
- More than 7,000 operating hotels in over 100 countries worldwide
- More than 7,000 operating hotels and over 1 million rooms in more than 100 countries worldwide
- More than 7,000 operating hotels, over 1 million rooms and a development pipeline of more than 2,300 properties in over 100 countries worldwide
- Approximately 400,000 staff work at IHG hotels and corporate offices around the world

## Joint research paper by Le Lien and the University of Tsukuba published in the journal of the Geographic Information Systems Association: “GIS—Theory and Applications, Vol.34 No.3” (J-STAGE)

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000076273.html
- anchor: #n2273815
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ルリアン、アクセンチュア株式会社、麗澤大学

Facts:
- 日本国内で1年間に相続される預貯金や株式などの金融資産は29.79兆円規模に達すると推計されました
- It was revealed that 2.19 trillion yen in inherited financial assets generated outside Tokyo and Kanagawa prefectures flows into Tokyo and Kanagawa prefectures annually
- Inheritance in which all heirs remain in the same municipality as the deceased (“municipality-contained” inheritance) accounts for just 26.2% of all cases (about 1 in 4)

## TIAD, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION’s “Asian Afternoon Tea” extended through September 30!

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000105689.html
- anchor: #n2273814
- Companies mentioned: TIAD, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION、マリオット、オートグラフ コレクション

Facts:
- Through Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- 8,000 yen
- 7,000 yen
- 307th in the world
- No. 4 in Japan

## New commercialization of a negative-expansion filler that suppresses warpage in semiconductor packages

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000104418.html
- anchor: #n2273813
- Companies mentioned: 三菱ケミカル株式会社、Electronic Components and Technology Conference 2026、SEMICON Taiwan 2026

Facts:
- Sales of pilot products to begin during fiscal 2026
- Sales of mass-production products to begin in the second half of fiscal 2027
- Wide temperature range from room temperature to 400 degrees

## Bringing website operating workload to “zero” and helping increase sales and conversions

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000135.000085146.html
- anchor: #n2273812
- Companies mentioned: シルバーエッグ・テクノロジー株式会社、株式会社一蔵、いち利モール、アイジェント・レコメンダー、株式会社イルグルム

Facts:
- 200–300 new products arrive each month
- レコメンド経由で月に100〜200万円以上のコンバージョン購入金額が継続的に発生
- Capital: 287 million yen

## In Maebashi, visited by 10.57 million people annually, now the goal is to increase the number of people who “tell its story.” 前橋市 fan community “SAY MAEBASHI” opens August 27

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000203.000023406.html
- anchor: #n2273811
- Companies mentioned: クオン株式会社、前橋市

Facts:
- The annual number of tourist visits is approximately 32 times the population
- A connected population of 10 million people
- 100 million cumulative people
- Population of 326,282 as of the end of July 2026
- The event runs for 80 days, through December 20
- Fan communities for more than 300 companies and local governments to date
- Founded in 1996

## Sharing Freeasy’s value with the world! Company’s first U.S. exhibition: report on “APA 2026” published

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000231.000064613.html
- anchor: #n2273810
- Companies mentioned: アイブリッジ株式会社、アメリカ心理学会（APA）、Freeasy

Facts:
- More than 30,000 research projects annually
- More than 4,000 companies have adopted the service
- Industry-low price of 500 yen
- Research available in 28 countries and regions worldwide

## 【RIKUJO fan club video】Athletes’ true nature lies in the “everyday” ＜Series 2, Part 2＞ Behind-the-scenes footage of women’s marathon runner Mikuni Yada released

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000797.000025141.html
- anchor: #n2273809
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人日本陸上競技連盟、エディオン、愛知製鋼、長谷川体育施設、住友電工、トヨタ自動車、セイコー

Facts:
- Annual fan club membership fee: 2,200 yen (tax included)

## Smooth process from construction to power connection! “Rakuraku Construction Management” and いえらぶ空室通電 integration begins | いえらぶCLOUD

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000844.000008550.html
- anchor: #n2273808
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社いえらぶGROUP、株式会社いえらぶコミュニケーションズ、いえらぶCLOUD、いえらぶ空室通電

Facts:
- Used by more than 50,000 companies nationwide
- Monthly property listings have surpassed 750,000

## 株式会社 トンボ飲料 case study published: “Using efficient information gathering to avoid leaving dangerous vulnerabilities unaddressed”

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:28:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001355.000001552.html
- anchor: #n2273647
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 トンボ飲料、Ｓｋｙ株式会社、日経コンピュータ、JVN、ISMAP

Facts:
- January 2026
- At the end of fiscal 2026

## 【Nobunaga’s Ambition: The Road to Unifying Japan】The undefeated swordsman Miyamoto Musashi makes his debut on the Tenka War server!

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:26:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000500.000071574.html
- anchor: #n2273649
- Companies mentioned: グラビティゲームアライズ株式会社、Kingnet Network Co., Ltd.、TENDA Games Co., LTD.、コーエーテクモゲームス、Apple Inc.、Google LLC

Facts:
- The combined appearance rate of SSR generals is 11%
- The new general Miyamoto Musashi will make his debut on the Tenka War server starting August 27, 2026 (Thursday)
- Through 23:59 on September 9, 2026
- Release date: June 18, 2025

## How old are people entering Pokémon card lotteries? Surprisingly, people in their 30s lead at 43.9%, while those aged 10 and under account for 3.3%! Toregeto (@cardchusen_com) surveyed 337 people

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:20:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000183006.html
- anchor: #n2273651
- Companies mentioned: トレカプロ株式会社、カード抽選まとめ トレゲト、Amazon.co.jp、楽天ブックス、ヨドバシ・ドット・コム、ポケモンセンター

Facts:
- Those aged 10 and under account for 3.3%
- 337 votes
- 734 stores are holding lotteries
- More than 1,900 listings

## 【Manual development × AI】How can we preserve “on-the-ground knowledge” lost to labor shortages? Free online seminar to be held September 3

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000169015.html
- anchor: #n2273654
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エービーケーエスエス、株式会社mayclass、株式会社New Innovations

Facts:
- Date and time: September 3, 2026 (Thursday), 14:00–14:50
- Capacity: 100 people
- Registration deadline: September 2, 2026 (Wednesday), 17:00

## Contracted to conduct the “Preparatory Survey for the Bengaluru Water Supply Expansion Project in India”

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000113407.html
- anchor: #n2273653
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NJS、JICA、株式会社オリエンタルコンサルタンツグローバル、日本工営株式会社

Facts:
- Current water supply capacity is 2.34 million m³/day
- Water demand is 1.4 times that amount
- To expand to 4.17 million m³/day by 2031
- Secure water supply capacity of 500,000 m³/day
- Approximately 130 million yen

## 国内シェアNo.1のAI真贋鑑定サービス「フェイクバスターズ」、AI越境ECサービス「SAZO」で真贋鑑定サービスを提供開始

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000053083.html
- anchor: #n2273652
- Companies mentioned: IVA株式会社、SAZO株式会社、フェイクバスターズ、メルカリ、楽天ラクマ

Facts:
- Up 25.6% year on year
- 2兆149億ウォン
- Approximately 223.7 billion yen
- Up 16.4% year on year
- 134.6 billion won
- Approximately 14.9 billion yen
- Grew approximately 7 times
- 75.65％
- Approximately 340 brands
- 2 million authentication checks to date

## 【TAC Certified Public Accountant】“Attention Saitama residents! Learn about certified public accountants in 30 minutes! Online seminar” to be held September 7 (Monday) at 19:00!

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:19:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002826.000021078.html
- anchor: #n2273655
- Companies mentioned: TAC株式会社

Facts:
- Information provided in approximately 30 minutes
- 19:00〜19:30

## 【SAKURA法律事務所】Launches external public interest whistleblowing hotline services

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:13:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000187420.html
- anchor: #n2273503
- Companies mentioned: SAKURA法律事務所

Facts:
- Businesses with more than 300 regularly employed workers
- The amended law takes effect on December 1, 2026

## 【ロロ・ピアーナ】Participating in UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:12:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000209.000061598.html
- anchor: #n2273504
- Companies mentioned: ロロ・ピアーナ、LVMHグループ、UNCCD、SFA、OCT、モンゴル生命科学大学、王立獣医科大学、リエージュ大学

Facts:
- A multi-year program launched by the fashion house in 2025
- UNCCD COP17, to be held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from August 17 to 28
- 30 experts from 18 fields received training in the One Health approach
- After 10 months of training
- Supported approximately 75 herders
- Approximately 45% of the goats raised in Bayandelger Soum (district) were lost
- Because approximately 80% of them were Bayandelger Red Goats
- This situation threatened not only the survival of the breed, but also the livelihoods of more than 1,000 nomadic households that depend on these goats for their livelihood.
- In the first year of the initiative, more than 650 new kids were born as a result of these efforts.

## 秩父湯元 武甲温泉 will hold an event offering discounted access to its hot springs to coincide with the opening of the Dahlia Garden at the foot of Mt. Ryokami in Ogano.

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:11:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001466.000034897.html
- anchor: #n2273505
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社温泉道場、秩父湯元 武甲温泉、株式会社ONDOホールディングス、株式会社Kii company、株式会社さかなと、株式会社埼玉武蔵ヒートベアーズ

Facts:
- A site covering 10,000㎡
- About 350 varieties
- 5,000 plants
- Rental towel set normally priced at 300 yen

## Regarding the injury of シルヴァン デランド

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:10:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000289.000096552.html
- anchor: #n2273506
- Companies mentioned: シルヴァン デランド、ザスパ群馬、スタッド マルヘルベカー、ウルバーハンプトンワン、ベリー、ポーツマスＦＣ、FCフミージャ、FCアルジェス、デブレツェニVSC、サバイルFK、オムニアFC

Facts:
- [Date of birth] April 25, 1997 (age 29)
- [Height/weight] 190cm/86kg
- 明治安田J2・J3百年構想：0試合/0得点

## Regarding the injury of player 櫻井文陽

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:10:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000288.000096552.html
- anchor: #n2273507
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ザスパ、ガンバ大阪Jr.、RESC、千里丘FC、阪南大学高校、阪南大学、ザスパ群馬

Facts:
- 23 years old
- 165cm
- 62kg
- 3 matches
- 0 goals
- 7 matches
- 0 matches

## [Emergency support] In response to heavy rain in the Hokuriku region, particularly Ishikawa and Toyama, 9 FLASH rapid EV chargers in Toyama Prefecture are being made available free of charge

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:10:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000092280.html
- anchor: #n2273508
- Companies mentioned: テンフィールズファクトリー株式会社、新車市場、杉政貿易株式会社、ジャパン・フラワー・コーポレーション、株式会社サンコレクト、K-DIC、Ocean Cafe +met、辻わくわくランド

Facts:
- Charging fee: 0 yen/kWh (free)
- Maximum output: 180kW
- Maximum output: 240kW

## Changing the rules of direct mail! Redefining area marketing by combining print and digital! Adworld to launch a new service on August 27

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000187893.html
- anchor: #n2273522
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アドワールド

Facts:
- Established: June 2009
- 3-2-10 Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- TEL: 06-7739-7026

## [Limited autumn edition] A seasonal flavor heralding the arrival of autumn. The Croissant Marron is back this year‼

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000163268.html
- anchor: #n2273521
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社a.crescent、三日月屋

Facts:
- ■Sales period: From Saturday, August 29, 2026

## Mount to Coast to launch the highly durable super trainer C1 on August 28. New materials address the wear and tear of thick soles

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000057571.html
- anchor: #n2273520
- Companies mentioned: Mount to Coast、株式会社ストライド

Facts:
- Price: 30,800 yen (tax included)
- 42mm stack height
- 42mm/36mm (6mm drop)
- Weight: 267g (US men's size 9)

## A mythic action game where you grow stronger through repeated challenges: Become the thirteenth chosen zodiac sign. The game 13Z -十三座戦記- for Nintendo Switch 2/PlayStation 5 launches worldwide on January 14, 2027

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000134769.html
- anchor: #n2273519
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クラウディッドレパードエンタテインメント、Mixed Realms、Nintendo、Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.、コナミデジタルエンタテインメント

Facts:
- Jan. 14, 2027
- Co-op play for up to 4 players
- Over 5 days
- September 17
- Sept. 21

## [天馬] Relaunch of the dedicated TSPP website, an environmentally conscious product certification program supported by 38 retailers

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000072178.html
- anchor: #n2273518
- Companies mentioned: 天馬株式会社、TSPP

Facts:
- Available since September 2025
- Relaunched on Thursday, August 27, 2026

## [All details revealed] More than 80 craft beers from 15 breweries across Japan to gather at Kinshi Park! Craft Beer Grand Prix 2026 to be held September 4–6

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000079.000036413.html
- anchor: #n2273517
- Companies mentioned: BREWPUB ŌZONE、CARVAAN、FUJI PREMIUM BREWING、OKEIBREWERY、REPUBREW、STERRATO BREWERY、The Old Grey Brewery、VECTOR BREWING、ビールアンドビール、カルビ1ばん北海道 GO TWO Steak、ながら木こりんブルワリー、希望の丘醸造所、三陸ビール、新座クラフト、富士桜高原麦酒、B-FRITES、BORDER TOWN、cafe dining トゥット ＆ 陽華園、DOGTOWN、Mrs.hamburger、ジュピターズキッチン四万温泉、D'sチーズステーキ、ココロ焦がれ、RUBBER TRAMP、エリジュス、KURODA、BUTTER CREPE LAB.、mou×mouミルキーパラダイス KIYOMI店、佐藤商店、DREAMBEER、PREMIUM WATER、ソフトバンク、株式会社TOKAI、カニカフェ、まつば屋心平、麦酒倶楽部ポパイ、クラフトビアグランプリ実行委員会、墨田区、墨田区観光協会、株式会社アドギルド・ジャパン、一般社団法人ジャパンビアソムリエ協会、一般社団法人日本グルメバーガー協会、一般社団法人日本フライドポテト協会、タグ・エー合同会社、株式会社シンポ企画、NPO法人日本のクラフトビアを支援する会、ジャパンクラフトビアパブ協会

Facts:
- From across Japan

## Held a corporate training program for teachers hosted by 経済広報センター

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000147.000129356.html
- anchor: #n2273516
- Companies mentioned: メタウォーター株式会社、経済広報センター、国土交通省、東京都町田市下水道部、横浜市水道局、町田市教育委員会

Facts:
- 28 teachers from 町田市教育委員会
- The program has hosted participants since fiscal 2018
- This is the 8th time

## With the scent of 100% natural eucalyptus mint essential oils. Hand Lab Foaming Hand Soap, reformulated to gently moisturize hands even with frequent washing, goes on sale in a new package

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000191.000056238.html
- anchor: #n2273515
- Companies mentioned: サラヤ株式会社、ユニセフ

Facts:
- Main bottle: 300mL
- Refill: 500ｍL
- Refill: 2.7L
- 1% of sales

## [Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture] Winners selected for the 6th Sarashina Nikki Millennium Literary Award

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000256.000127749.html
- anchor: #n2273514
- Companies mentioned: 市原市役所、NHK、市原歌人会、市原市立千種小学校、市原市立若宮小学校、市原市立水の江小学校、市原市立白金小学校、市原市立五井中学校、大阪教育大学附属平野中学校、山口大学教育学部附属光義務教育学校、川辺町立川辺中学校、市原市立姉崎東中学校、札幌市立伏見中学校

Facts:
- A total of 2,845 works were submitted, including entries from overseas
- The general category received a record-high 310 entries, a substantial increase from the 207 works submitted in the previous edition.
- Elementary and junior high school student category: 2,535 poems (tanka on the theme of “voice”: 1,986 by elementary school students and 549 by junior high school students)

## [Event report] Open seminar: “Straight Talk Over Drinks: Listing on the TOKYO PRO Market”

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000301.000054393.html
- anchor: #n2273513
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社IR Robotics、名南M&A株式会社、株式会社アクトビ、Next IPO Club、Next PRO Market Club

Facts:
- We have held the “Straight Talk Over Drinks” seminar about 20 times
- Joined our “Next IPO Club Incubation Salon,” which we operate, in 2021
- Successfully listed on the TOKYO PRO Market in October 2025
- 7 and a half years since establishment
- 26 employees

## Instagram automation tool エルグラム raises the limit on AI comment replies

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000448.000059114.html
- anchor: #n2273512
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミショナ、Meta社、エルグラム

Facts:
- From 100 to 1,000 on the free plan
- From 1,000 to 5,000 on the standard plan

## CINC to hold online event and briefing on September 2 and 9, exploring marketers' careers in the AI era

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000494.000019378.html
- anchor: #n2273511
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CINC、PIVOT、電通、電通デジタル、株式会社CINC Capital、Marketing Native

Facts:
- Online event for marketers on Wednesday, September 2, 2026
- Online company briefing to be held on Wednesday, September 9
- Launched AI search optimization (GEO/LLMO) consulting services in June 2025
- TSE Growth Market, securities code: 4378
- Founded: April 2014

## ニーズウェル launches full-scale health management initiative

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000511.000092586.html
- anchor: #n2273510
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニーズウェル、日本健康会議

Facts:
- Paid leave utilization rate of at least 70%
- Reduce the proportion of employees eligible for specific health guidance by 10%
- Maintain average monthly overtime at under 20 hours

## 包丁工場を見学し、商店街でオリジナルバーガーを考える1日。NIJINアカデミー燕三条校 体験会を9月12日に開催

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000864.000099150.html
- anchor: #n2273509
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NIJIN、きら星株式会社、タダフサ、古民家カフェ「TREE」、一ノ木戸商店街、KaNaU、NIJINアカデミー、NIJINアカデミー燕三条校、ロカキャリ、きら星BASE

Facts:
- A free trial event commemorating the school's opening will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in the areas of Sanjo and Tsubame cities, Niigata Prefecture.
- 15 parents and children (first come, first served)
- More than 900 students nationwide had enrolled as of July 2026
- A local venture founded in 2019.
- Founded in April 2022.

## Ranked No. 1 for 3 consecutive years in the network equipment category of the Nikkei Computer Customer Satisfaction Survey 2026-2027

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:08:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001174.000010701.html
- anchor: #n2273523
- Companies mentioned: ヤマハ株式会社、SCSK株式会社、日経BP

## [JAF Nara] A driving stamp rally through the autumn hideaways of Yoshino Omine and Koya, sacred sites of prayer, begins September 1!

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:07:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007478.000010088.html
- anchor: #n2273524
- Companies mentioned: JAF、一般社団法人日本自動車連盟、吉野大峯・高野観光圏協議会

Facts:
- 【開催期間】 2026年9月1日（火）～11月30日（月）
- [Stamp locations] 6 locations in total
- 20 people in total

## 【JAF Nara】Recommended for autumn drives! The 4th “Ise Honkaido Drive Stamp Rally” starts Sept. 1

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:06:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007476.000010088.html
- anchor: #n2273525
- Companies mentioned: JAF、一般社団法人日本自動車連盟、桜井宇陀広域連合、桜井市、宇陀市、曽爾村、御杖村

Facts:
- Introducing 16 carefully selected spots from 4 cities and villages
- Prizes will be awarded to 18 people
- 2026年9月1日（火）～11月30日（月）

## 株式会社YORISOI revises the pricing structure for 採用くん in response to an increase in adopting companies, aiming to maintain and improve the quality of support

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:06:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000175265.html
- anchor: #n2273526
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社YORISOI、採用くん

Facts:
- Previous price: 250,000 yen per month
- Revised price: from 250,000 yen per month
- Capital: ¥9.5 million

## Live broadcast on 8/30 (Sun.): “Hokkaido Nippon-Ham vs. Chiba Lotte”; the first pitch by idol group ≠ME and a postgame live performance will also be broadcast live!

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:06:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000542.000009300.html
- anchor: #n2273527
- Companies mentioned: 北海道日本ハムファイターズ、千葉ロッテマリーンズ、GAORA SPORTS、≠ME

Facts:
- “Hokkaido Nippon-Ham vs. Chiba Lotte,” taking place on Aug. 30 (Sun.)
- Aug. 30 (Sun.), 12:30–【Live broadcast】

## Cheering AD launches the “Fan Support Business Expansion Project”

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:04:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000644.000041458.html
- anchor: #n2273528
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ジェイアール東日本企画、Cheering AD、Tokyo Marunouchi Innovation Platform、TMIP、高松空港株式会社、一般社団法人TMIP、ぴあ総研

Facts:
- Japan’s live entertainment market expands to approximately 800 billion yen
- Japan’s live entertainment market is valued at approximately 856.4 billion yen in 2025

## バナナ・リパブリック announces its first global FALL 2026 campaign photographed in Japan, featuring model Rina Fukushi

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:03:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000841.000011503.html
- anchor: #n2273529
- Companies mentioned: バナナ・リパブリック、ギャップジャパン株式会社、Grandfather's

Facts:
- Suede Fringe Jacket (90,000 yen)
- Trench Dress (26,000 yen / online exclusive; on sale in early October)
- Merino Cashmere Crewneck Sweater (30,000 yen / online exclusive)
- Leather Belted Jacket (150,000 yen / exclusive to online and the Toranomon Hills store)
- Archive Reissue Rugby Polo, 15,000 yen (online exclusive)
- Printed Denim Shirt (20,000 yen)

## First lineup announced for “YOKOHAMA URBAN SPORTS FESTIVAL ’26,” one of Japan’s largest free-admission urban sports festivals! World-class athletes gather at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse!

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:02:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000719.000034304.html
- anchor: #n2273530
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タカラトミー、日本ダンススポーツ連盟、神奈川VANGUARDS

Facts:
- Over 2 days, Oct. 17 (Sat.) and 18 (Sun.), 2026
- “JAPAN OPEN 2026” confirmed
- “BEYBLADE X” (released by 株式会社タカラトミー)
- “ALL AMERICAN FOOD FESTIVAL ’26 (abbreviated as AAFF)”

## Hitachi develops AI orchestration technology to significantly improve the efficiency of coordination between departments across the supply chain

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:01:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000141666.html
- anchor: #n2273531
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日立製作所、Hitachi Social Innovation Forum 2026 JAPAN

Facts:
- Scheduled to launch in 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

## Dentsu Digital updates “dentsu CX-Connect,” which supports companies and organizations in enhancing CX for the AI era, as an on-site, hands-on support service

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:01:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000284.000121065.html
- anchor: #n2273532
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社電通デジタル、株式会社電通、株式会社電通プロモーション、dentsu CX-Connect

Facts:
- High-resolution personas at a scale of 100 million people

## Panel exhibition of “SODA PLUS vol.12 (cover: Jutaro Yamanaka × Shunta Sono (M!LK))” to be held inside Shibuya Sakura Stage (8/28-9/3)!

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004318.000011710.html
- anchor: #n2273533
- Companies mentioned: M!LK、TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE、BOOKぴあ、Amazon、楽天ブックス、タワーレコード、HMV、セブンネットショッピング

Facts:
- List price: ¥1,320 (¥1,200 before tax)
- A4 wide, 92 pages, full color

## “Chu-Billiken” crosses the sea to exhibit at “Bangkok Nippon Haku 2026,” one of Thailand’s largest comprehensive Japanese exhibitions!

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000074913.html
- anchor: #n2273534
- Companies mentioned: 田村駒株式会社、Chu-Billiken、chubbynida

Facts:
- Around 400 booths are scheduled to participate
- Approximately 150,000 visitors are expected

## ZEALS launches “HIS AI Avatar,” bringing together the expertise of 275 travel professionals from HIS

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000210.000019209.html
- anchor: #n2273535
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ZEALS、株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス、韓国観光公社

Facts:
- Expertise of 275 HIS employees
- Information on travel to South Korea to be offered as the first phase starting Aug. 27, 2026

## 【にっぽん津々浦々】Sept. 1 (Tue.): To celebrate a brand renewal, a seasoning set to help you discover what you love goes on sale in a limited run of 100, with thank-you coupons too!

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000005016.html
- anchor: #n2273536
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スペースアイランド、にっぽん津々浦々、yamyam、薩南製糖、海の精、河原酢造、ちば醤油、山高味噌、白扇酒造、井上醤油店、小笠原味淋醸造、UNITED ARROWS、リンネル、阪神梅田本店

Facts:
- Limited sale of 100
- “Thank you (39)” coupon for 390 yen off
- Coupon for 888 yen off, featuring the auspicious “8”
- 薩南製糖 “Island Sugar,” 500g
- 海の精 “Arashio,” 240g
- 河原酢造 “Organic Pure Rice Vinegar Ume,” 500ml
- ちば醤油 “Super Premium Shimosa Raw Soy Sauce,” 200ml
- 山高味噌 “Secret-Recipe Miso,” 300g
- 白扇酒造 “Fukurai Jun Junmai Cooking Sake,” 720ml
- 井上醤油店 “Kosiki Soy Sauce,” 720ml
- 小笠原味淋醸造 “Ichiko Soden, Shochu-Brewed,” 600ml

## “Rakuten Points Online” now accepted at “United Arrows Online”

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000777.000057042.html
- anchor: #n2273537
- Companies mentioned: 楽天ペイメント株式会社、株式会社ユナイテッドアローズ、楽天グループ株式会社、楽天Edy株式会社

Facts:
- 1 “Rakuten Point” is awarded for every 200 yen (before tax) spent
- 1ポイント1円相当として利用することができます
- Rakuten Group has a strong customer base of more than 100 million members

## 〈Classic films from around the world × a bleak reality with no escape〉Acclaimed maverick Camilla Grudova’s masterpiece novel “Children of Paradise,” set in an “abandoned movie theater,” finally goes on sale Aug. 27!

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001330.000012754.html
- anchor: #n2273538
- Companies mentioned: 河出書房新社、宝島社、グランタ、マン・ブッカー賞

Facts:
- To be published on Aug. 27, 2026
- 46-format / hardcover / 216 pages

## “Secret Kenmin SHOW Extreme” × “Shō Tabi”: George Takahashi to serve as a “Kenmin Cheer Squad” member and attend the awards ceremony for the “JTB Kenmin Show Travel Awards 2026”!

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000016381.html
- anchor: #n2273539
- Companies mentioned: 読売テレビ放送株式会社、株式会社プログレス、株式会社JTB、熊本デスティネーションキャンペーン実行委員会、あとつぎバンクグループ株式会社、株式会社ＣＲＥＡＶＥ、日本一の芋煮会フェスティバル協議会、日本ご当地キャラクター協会

Facts:
- A total of 8,432 videos were submitted from across Japan
- Prize money of 1,000,000 yen
- Prize money of 100,000 yen

## “Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World: Emilia’s Birthday Life 2026 at Marui” to be held starting Sept. 19 (Sat.)!

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009703.000014827.html
- anchor: #n2273540
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブシロード、株式会社ブシロードクリエイティブ、株式会社KADOKAWA

Facts:
- Price: 1,870 yen each (tax included)
- Price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥550 (tax included)
- Price: ¥660 (tax included)
- Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
- Price: 12,100 yen (including tax)
- Price: 1,210 yen (including tax)
- Price: ¥2,420 (tax included)
- Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥990 each (tax included)
- Price: 1,540 yen each (tax included)
- Price: 1,980 yen each (tax included)
- Price: ¥2,970 (tax included)
- Eligible products in one transaction

## Single-parent support information site × SNS launches in earnest — for single mothers who are too busy and exhausted to look things up

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000189757.html
- anchor: #n2273779
- Companies mentioned: ユニインターネットラボ株式会社、再婚専門相談室 STEP&GO

Facts:
- There were 164,428 children under 18 whose parents divorced in 2024
- Mothers in single-mother households earned an average of 2.36 million yen annually from work
- 27 system guides (17 nationwide / 7 Tokyo / 3 Chiba Prefecture)
- 21 consultation contacts
- Community participation and expert numbers, and years of activity, are as of July 2026, according to STEP&GO.

## The co-creation project between 株式会社浅野 and Nature Architects wins the Digital Craftsmanship Award at the “Forbes JAPAN Xtrepreneur AWARD 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000156492.html
- anchor: #n2273778
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社浅野、Nature Architects株式会社、Forbes JAPAN

Facts:
- Dramatically reduced the number of components from 9 to 2
- Completed the entire process, from planning and design to mold production and final forming, in the short period of approximately 2 months

## Support for those affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000188485.html
- anchor: #n2273777
- Companies mentioned: ジェンマブ株式会社、Japan Platform、Japan Heart、Direct Relief、Peace Winds Japan

Facts:
- 4 million yen is being allocated to support areas affected by the earthquake through 特定非営利活動法人ピースウィンズ・ジャパン (Peace Winds Japan).

## Ranet and OPTiM partner; Ranet begins selling “OPTiM Biz Premium,” an integrated IT asset management service covering SaaS, IDs and merchandise, centered on MDM

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000188631.html
- anchor: #n2273776
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ラネット、株式会社オプティム、デロイト トーマツ ミック経済研究所、NTT東日本株式会社、富士フイルムホールディングス株式会社、株式会社NTTドコモ、NTTドコモビジネス株式会社、NTT西日本株式会社、株式会社大塚商会、キヤノンマーケティングジャパン株式会社、KDDI株式会社、株式会社小松製作所、ソフトバンク株式会社、パナソニック ソリューションテクノロジー株式会社、富士フイルムビジネスイノベーション株式会社、リコージャパン株式会社

Facts:
- No. 1 domestic market share for 15 consecutive years
- Published in August 2025
- August 26, 2002
- June 2000
- 445 million yen

## Satochika Soap, a completely additive-free soap born in the satoyama countryside of Chiba, supplied to maternity facilities in Chiba and Fukuoka

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000179109.html
- anchor: #n2273775
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FUSION、株式会社ピアリー、松信ウィメンズクリニック・こどもクリニック、山崎産婦人科小児科医院、医療法人社団秀友会、医療法人道生会、PIARY、Bebery

Facts:
- A 1-week monitoring survey of 39 staff members
- 回答者でも74.4%が「1日10回以上手洗いをする」と回答
- Only 38.5% said they consider “additive-free” when choosing soap for themselves
- For soap used on babies, 89.7% said they “look for additive-free products”
- 97.5% feel reassured by the simple formulation
- 89.7% found it easy to use on the face
- 66.6% of staff felt it was easy to use when caring for babies
- 69.2% intend to continue using it
- 74.3% would recommend it to family and people close to them
- Satochika Soap Nanohana, 3,300 yen
- Satochika Soap Daizu, 3,520 yen

## 博多若杉 創業45周年・楽天市場出店20周年 9月4日より「感謝の大創業祭」を開催

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000189333.html
- anchor: #n2273774
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Skyward、博多若杉、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング

Facts:
- 45th anniversary
- 楽天市場出店20周年
- More than 25,000 shop reviews
- Shop rating: 4.82
- Reservation-only price: 2,280 yen
- 1,700 yen off
- 2,480 yen with a 1,500 yen off coupon
- 45 people in total
- 200 winners

## NOT DESIGN SCHOOL to hold “NOT DESIGN EXPO,” a free 7-hour online event featuring designers from 7 fields, on September 12

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000162469.html
- anchor: #n2273773
- Companies mentioned: NOT DESIGN SCHOOL、株式会社Fluxion、connpass、YouTube Live、Blender、After Effects

Facts:
- Designers active in 7 fields will take the stage
- September 12, 2026 (Saturday), 12:45–20:00
- 10% off the NOT Personal Plan (first 10 people)
- 1-on-1 career consultation with representative Mochi (first 5 people)

## Matsushin to fully cover 7,500 yen per month in meal benefits, supporting employees’ livelihoods through a “third pay raise”

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000180598.html
- anchor: #n2273772
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社松伸、株式会社エデンレッドジャパン

Facts:
- We decided to fully subsidize 7,500 yen per month
- 15,000 yen per month, or 180,000 yen per year, can be used for meals
- The company will contribute 90,000 yen per year
- We will provide support worth 180,000 yen per year
- 従業員の93.6％が「週1回以上」利用しており
- 80.6% said they were “very satisfied”
- Achieved a high employee retention rate, with a turnover rate of 4%
- Capital: ¥10,000,000

## Who do people trying to conceive turn to most about stress?

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000184635.html
- anchor: #n2273771
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社和美茶美、ハリナビ

Facts:
- About 60% of women are unable to talk to a third party with specialized knowledge, even while experiencing stress
- The most common answer was “spouse/partner (48%)”
- “I haven’t talked to anyone (32%)”
- They responded that they had.
- The survey found that 78% of all respondents were interested.

## One of the largest machine Pilates studios in Tochigi City launches. EXclub Lab. will reopen on August 29 as a “conditioning club” developed with physical therapists

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000084621.html
- anchor: #n2273770
- Companies mentioned: 五月女総合プロダクト株式会社、EXclub Lab.

Facts:
- Regular membership: 13,200 yen/month
- Membership for 8 Pilates machine lessons per month: from 13,200 yen/month

## Event: An “BASE CAMP” from Portland, Oregon, appears in Setagaya, Tokyo. “PORTLAND, OREGON BASE CAMP”

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000132102.html
- anchor: #n2273769
- Companies mentioned: Travel Portland、株式会社アーキネティクス、The Side Yard Farm & Kitchen、Pendleton、Seed to Plate Tour、Solmate Socks、Quench Wine、usubane、Benchmade

Facts:
- Participation fee: 10,000 yen (tax included)
- Capacity: 40 people

## From outer beauty to “ways of life and education”: “Shukusai DIVA JAPAN 2026,” a new contest focused on traditional culture and social contribution (DIVA JAPAN & Mrs. Global Tokyo Pageant), to be held

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000143746.html
- anchor: #n2273768
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人グローバルアース東京クラブ、株式会社プロラボ・ホールディングス、HOTTAB、マルコ株式会社、株式会社メディキューブ、株式会社松永建設、株式会社ベアーズ、株式会社MAT一級建築士事務所、TEETHART、メゾン ポール・ボキューズ代官山

Facts:
- More than 1,000 participants to date
- 5–6 cultural and networking events held each year
- Children’s cafeteria activities held 3 times a year

## Across all 9 series, Danish running apparel brand SAYSKY to roll out its Fall/Winter 2026 collection starting in August

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000166310.html
- anchor: #n2273767
- Companies mentioned: SAYSKY、有限会社スタイルバイク、プーマ ジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- All 9 series
- 2026 fall/winter collection
- Rollout begins in August 2026

## JBR, which provides membership-based emergency home services, joins forces with USEN TRUST to make a full-scale entry into the business market

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000174926.html
- anchor: #n2273766
- Companies mentioned: JBR、USEN TRUST、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、不動産会社、金融機関、インフラ事業者、フランチャイズ本部

Facts:
- “Tenant Anshin 365,” a 24-hour, 365-day emergency repair and trouble-response service

## “Direct in-store consultation” remains the No. 1 source of information for home searches at 30.1%—ahead of search and portal sites; social media and videos account for about 10%

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000186959.html
- anchor: #n2273765
- Companies mentioned: リノデュース、株式会社テシオ

Facts:
- “Consulting directly at a real estate agency’s office or service counter”
- “Unaware of one-stop services”
- Valid responses

## 自治体Instagram広報の内製化プログラム「TSUNAGU（つなぐ）」提供開始──“担当者が代わっても止まらない発信”を庁内に。船橋市役所の研修では満足度100%

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000072164.html
- anchor: #n2273764
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グラヴィティPR、船橋市役所、鋸南町役場、千葉県広報研究会、千葉日報デジタル、千葉日報グループ、日本テレビ、テレビ朝日、NHK、読売新聞、朝日新聞、日本経済新聞、Yahoo!ニュース、Made In Local

Facts:
- All 54 municipalities in Chiba Prefecture
- 7 staff members
- 100% across all 3 areas: overall satisfaction, clarity of explanations, and usefulness for work
- 85.7% said they “want to put what they learned in the training into practice within 1 week”
- 63 staff members participated
- 91% found it useful for their work
- 24 business owners and public relations staff from within the prefecture
- 95% found it useful
- 1日4時間・10万円〜
- From 200,000 yen
- From 50,000 yen per month

## Winners of the “University-Originated Venture Awards 2026” announced! The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award goes to 株式会社OUI, and the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award to BionicM株式会社, along with 4 other awards

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000125946.html
- anchor: #n2273763
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社OUI、BionicM株式会社、株式会社さかなドリーム、Planet Savers株式会社、アドリアカイム株式会社、株式会社fcuro、株式会社リベルワークス、株式会社東京大学エッジキャピタルパートナーズ、東京大学FoundX、株式会社SCREENホールディングス、科学技術振興機構、新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構、日本ベンチャー学会

Facts:
- The program was launched in fiscal 2014
- This year marks its 13th edition
- The business owner is under 40
- Within 3 years of establishment
- Generally within 10 years of establishment

## デジタル庁 and 文部科学省 to support “VORN Challenge 2026,” a student AI pitch contest organized by the VORN Challenge協議会

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000101582.html
- anchor: #n2273762
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社デジタルフォルン、デジタル庁、文部科学省、株式会社パワーソリューションズ、伊藤忠商事株式会社、株式会社MIXI、株式会社ima

Facts:
- Grand prize: 1 million yen
- November 24, 2026 (Tuesday), 13:30–19:30
- Entry period: July 15, 2026 (Wednesday)–September 11, 2026 (Friday)

## “Savory Broth-Infused Crunchy Crispy Coating” debuts. This breading powder creates a crunchy, spice-scented coating and pairs perfectly with SPICE KINGDOM’s hugely popular “Spiced Soy Sauce.” Launching Aug. 27 (Thu).

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000123906.html
- anchor: #n2273761
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ケー・アイ・エス、SPICE KINGDOM

Facts:
- Net weight: 120g
- Retail price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
- Net weight: 400g
- Retail price: 1,060 yen (tax included)

## 46.6% of cat owners “don’t know a single” symptom of FIP in cats—and about half “didn’t know” that it is a disease from which recovery can be expected (survey of 326 cat owners)

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000139272.html
- anchor: #n2273760
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社雅、スペシャリストホームドクター 上池台動物病院グループ

Facts:
- More than 700 FIP cases
- 95% improvement rate
- 9 group clinics (as of August 2026)

## A co-creation project by Nature Architects and 株式会社浅野 wins the Digital Craftsmanship Award at the “Forbes JAPAN Xtrepreneur AWARD 2026”

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000046306.html
- anchor: #n2273759
- Companies mentioned: Nature Architects株式会社、株式会社浅野、Forbes JAPAN

Facts:
- Dramatically reduced the number of components from 9 to 2
- All stages, from planning and design to mold production and final molding, were completed in the short period of about 2 months

## [Research Release] Dubai real estate: “Sales are up, but prices per unit aren’t rising”? June sales volume was 9.5% above the quarterly average

- Published: 2026-08-27T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000182800.html
- anchor: #n2273758
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドバイ総合研究所ホールディングス、DXBinteract、Dubai Land Department、Dubai International Financial Centre、DRI Real Estate LLC、DRI Consultancy FZ-LLC

Facts:
- Dubai real estate sales totaled 13,933 in June 2026
- That was 9.5% above the second-quarter monthly average of 12,719
- Sales value was 9.6% below the monthly average
- The market’s average price per unit was also 1.3% below the second-quarter average
- New sales accounted for 74.6%
- Transactions totaling AED 33.2 billion were completed
- 市場平均単価は1平方フィート当たり1,690AED
- Sales in the second quarter of 2026 totaled 38,157
- Total amount: AED 110.2 billion
- 市場平均単価は1平方フィート当たり1,712AED
- There were 10,398 new sales
- New